March 24, 2008
Posted: March 24th, 2008 05:20 PM ET
The Obama and Clinton camps have been trading increasingly negative rhetoric.
The Obama and Clinton camps have been trading increasingly negative rhetoric.

(CNN) - Senior Clinton advisers blasted Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign Monday after a major Obama supporter in Iowa compared Bill Clinton unfavorably to Joe McCarthy and referenced the blue dress at the heart of the impeachment scandal.

"When Joe McCarthy questioned others' patriotism, McCarthy (1) actually believed, at least aparently, the questions were genuine, and (2) he did so in order to build up, not tear down, his own party, the GOP,” wrote Gordon Fischer, a former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, wrote on his blog. “Bill Clinton cannot possibly seriously believe Obama is not a patriot, and cannot possibly be said to be helping — instead he is hurting — his own party. B. Clinton should never be forgiven. Period. This is a stain on his legacy, much worse, much deeper, than the one on Monica's blue dress."

Fischer was referring to President Clinton’s comments over the weekend that a race between John McCain and Hillary Clinton would be a contest between two people who love their country, which some Obama supporters - including former Air Force Gen. Tony McPeak – have interpreted as an attack on Obama's patriotism.

Fischer later removed the post from his blog, replacing it with an apology. ”I sincerely apologize for a tasteless and gratituous comment I made here about President Clinton,” he wrote. “It was unnecessary and wrong. I have since deleted the comment, and again apologize for making it. It will not happen again. I hope my readers will accept my apology and we can move on to the very important issues facing our state and country. Thank you.” Fischer endorsed Obama last fall.

In a conference call with reporters Monday, Clinton aides said Fischer’s decision to attack the New York senator in “starkly personal terms” reflected “gutter tactics that (the Obama) campaign is now deploying.”

“It would appear to be that their high-minded rhetoric seems to be falling short,” said spokesman Phil Singer.

"This is now the Obama campaign’s primary message to the American people," said spokesman Howard Wolfson. "Not to build him up, but to tear Senator Clinton down."

He also dismissed Fischer’s apology. "That's all well and good… In my opinion the remarks of Gordon Fisher are very much in keeping with the campaign Senator Obama is running. So I don't know why he would apologize."

They also distanced themselves from remarks this weekend made by Clinton supporter James Carville, who seemed to compare Bill Richardson’s decision to endorse Barack Obama to Judas’ betrayal of Jesus.

"I'm not an expert on the topic to give a good answer," said Wolfson, who added that he would not have used those words and that in his view Richardson had served his country honorably.

UPDATE: Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton responded: "As Senator Obama has said repeatedly, comments like this have no place in our political dialogue and he strongly rejects them," said Burton.

In an e-mail to CNN's Richard Greene, Gordon Fischer said of his decision to remove the post: "I took it down becuase it was wrong. And stupid."

UPDATE at 3:29 p.m.: “I was quoted accurately and in context, and I was glad to give the quote and I was glad I gave it,” Carville told the New York Times, after Wolfson told reporters that he would have offered his apologies if he had made the remark. “I’m not apologizing, I’m not resigning, I’m not doing anything.”

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Richard Lewis   March 24th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

The Truth Hurts Hillary. If you don't want to hear this maybe you should not have stayed with a man that thought so highly of you and then want and had 5, 10 affairs. You are to blame for staying with him. This is why the Superdelegates will not back you in June. They don't want all this baggage coming forward again. I agree a line was crossed, however, you are responsible for this as well by allowing it.

Republicans for Obama

Al, Sacramento Ca   March 24th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

-The Democrats must unite and support the winning candidate. Do not let the press divide our party. We must vote and stop hatting amongst fellow Democrats.

If we are all patriots, we will unite and vote Democrat in November.

Say no to McCain!!

Paul   March 24th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Obama is silent, just the way he was about Wright's comments.

His surrogate is a vulgar advisor. Shame on those who tolerate such behavior

HIllary- President of The United States of America

Chris, Orlando   March 24th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Abhorrent, just like the entire Obama rise to fame. If Barack wins, I will move my family to France.

Brenda   March 24th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

What a joke – Obamites are comparing the vicious personal attacks made against Clinton in the past week to the "mudslinging" done by the Clinton campaign. I don't recall anyone from the Clinton campaign calling Obama names, questioning his personal attributes, or throwing in his face any personal trials or tribulations. If anyone from the Clinton campaign did that they would be called racist and condemned. I don't' think the Clinton campaign has had to sling mud at Senator Obama as he is doing a pretty good job of wallowing in it all by himself in the last few weeks.

M. Kelly   March 24th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

What an awful thing to say . . . What does someone's marriage have to do with anything at all? Please do re-read B. Clinton's entire quote – he said absolutely nothing wrong – what insanity . . .

Let's see what Obama's next skeleton will be . . . this is reality TV with the Obama's on center stage . . .

Rich in Seattle   March 24th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

If the Clinton's don't like it being brought up, then Bill shouldn't have cheated in the Oval Office with Monica. I know that they want us to forget and forgive, but it is a huge issue for me.

They can dish it but not take it it seems?

Hillary lost, it's over, time to withdraw and let the Democrat Party get to addressing the real issues.

Persio   March 24th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Obama supporters are getting increasingly negative and down and dirty. This is very sad coming from a campaign that promised hope, change and clean politics. I heard so many times that Obama campaign was the new politics coming in to clean washington. Well i see the same old same old with this campaign.

Craig H   March 24th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

This comment was directed at, and solely in regards to Bill Clinton. It has nothing to do with Hillary or Obama – Clinton opened the door and it came down on him – tough luck – if Hillary finds it offensive and feels it hurts her chances when people says those things about Bill then drop him from your campaign – otherwise when he spouts off and people come back directly at him you need to live with it.

interesting   March 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

So this is the Campaign of Hope!

Give me a break. Everyone needs to chill out on trying to be Jerry Springer and get back to issues like Clinton did today. Talk about the economy and how to address it. Obama take notes and quit trying to talk about Rev. Wright issue on conservative talk radio.

Jon   March 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I see this as as the Obama camp wants this both ways. Sure it is easy to say you are soory but in this election as Obama says, words matter. Oh Boy!!!!!

Alex H   March 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

So in the begining, Clinton says Obama doesn't have the thick skin needed to handle scrutiny and she knows all about that. So she scrutinizes Obama for months on end. He finally gets that thick skin she said he doesn't have and fights back...

... and now he's not suitable to be the president... oh but maybe vice president.

Obama, please say no to a Clinton VP offer. You're better than that.

Disappointed   March 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

The Clinton campaign cannot possibly be offended by attacks when they have spent the entire campaign unfairly attacking Obama! Bill Clinton was wrong and he did try to imply that Obama was not Patriotic! They are dividing the Democratic Party and we will all see the damage Hillary and her campaign have caused come November! The Clintons are only worried about themselves and not the party! I am so disgusted with them! If she wins in this nomination I will not be voting at all! I am tired of her tactics. She is desperate. And now she wants to CRY and complain about Obama when he starts hitting back! Come on!

PleaseGodNotHillary!   March 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Truth hurts doesn't it hill? It's a shamed that you can dish it out and your supports can't take it.

Taylor   March 24th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

All I have to say is if Obama is the nominee, this life long democrat will be writing in "uncommited" on the ballot come November.

Deborah   March 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

The Blue Dress is a TRUTH.

Maryzep   March 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Democrats quarrels and behaves like "gutter-kids". Let every American vote, including those who live in Florida and Michigan, and calm down!
In other case the Republicans will win the General election.

Mark, Burlington Vt   March 24th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Oh, and so casting Obama as maybe less patriotic is OK, but reminding America how Clinton disgraced the Presidency is not. Hypocrites.

Rodney   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I'm so glad my state chose Clinton. Obama is like a car wreck. Your fascinated to see it and you tell you friends about it later, yet, it really has no impact on your life other than the wasted time you spent in a traffic jam.

d-illinois   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Obama has played dirty from the beginning he is just not called on it. If you ask me the Clinton camp has been very easy on Obama. They know it will be turned on them so they don't do it. Poeple of this country have followed Obama's idea of change because they think he will change politics. This is just another example of how Obama is still the same old thing, just with less experience and apparently bad judgement. I know this issue has been dropped, but would you follow an anti American bigot pastor for 20 years and not carry his beliefs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gary   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Banko must be a young voter. When Clinton was in office our country was living good.We had no wars. We had many jobs and living was no problem.Get Obama in the office,we will be in the worst trouble ever.You think your surviving now,you have seen anything yet.That like putting a smooth talking kid out of school in the Whitehouse.He has nothing to offer but smooth talking and empty promises.No one can change the Government. Give me a break.

Oren   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Strange, the comment was true. Truth always hurts, doesn't it?

Maryzep   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Democrats quarrels and behaves like "gutter-kids". Let every American vote, including those who live in Florida and Michigan, and calm down!
In other case vote the Republicans will win the General election.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Folks, HEAR THIS: The Clinton's will keep the Wright issue up front,
It'll be another "Geraldine" or some other tactic that the CLINTON'S
HAVE UP THEIR SLEEVE.

IN MY HEART , the Wright issue is over and done. I will not change
my thinking against OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008 because of what
the media throws out on behalf of THE CLINTON'S.

IT IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember, it was bad press and swift boat smear ads against
Kerry that got Bush in.

norb   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Here's one way the Republican's can retain the white house, if you can believe it or not. McCain/Clinton.

Edward M. Magee   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

bill clinton wants another shot at the oval office.

akaDoug   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I thought that to Hillary this was the "fun" part of the campaign! I mean it sure looks like she's enjoying being a hypocrite and Bill certainly enjoys making careless remarks!

I guess old Hillary can dish out the venom but she can't take it! Once again the double standard comes forward! Come on CNN start reporting her lies, her record of deception and all the scandals that she is currently in!

I really look forward to the day Hillary and her 49 different personalities go back to NY or Arkansas or wherever it is she now calls home!

Ellie   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I am really tired!!!! I have always been a proud democrat until now. I am a supporter of Barack Obama, however I started out supporting Hillary Clinton. The low tactics the Clinton's have used to run this campaign is discouraging to say the least. I am a proud African American women and I find it very interesting when the Clinton's first started, we, the African American vote was very important to them, after all Bill Clinton was the first "Black" president. Now, we have listened to Barack Obama and we like what we hear, and have made up our own minds to choose Obama. Somehow now, this "Black" former President and his wife are angry because we had the audacity to act like free American's and choose whom we want. So now because we did not choose them, we are dehumanized to them, and now it has turned into this ugly race issue. You know Clinton's we helped elect you in the beginning, which means we made up our minds then and once again we have made up our minds this time, except it is not for you. We are intelligent individuals who have the right to choose whom we want. Your tactics has proven we are correct in every circumstance and the admiration and respect I held for you and many African Americans is completely gone. How can you continue to respect someone who's tactics are as low as yours and will use any means necessary to achieve your goal. I believe whether black, white, hispanic, etc., when you use low down tactics as you, no one respects you. Sen. Obama, please do not allow the Clinton campaign to continue to sidetrack you from the issues. Your campaign was never about backbiting, please continue to keep it on a higher ground. People who inspire as you do, should NEVER allow insecure people to take them away from their game. Keep your head high, your campaign about the issues and you will always come out on top.

Stephon L. Scott   March 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I'm amazed at the precise deconstruction that this article demonstrates, which works to Sen. Clinton's advantage. Where is this deep fact finding search and analysis with respect to Sen. Obama's naysayer?

Selective analytical reporting should not be tolorated.

PS. "The Most Trusted Name in News"

Connie, Tn.   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

DEMOCRATIC PASTOR; You were so right in your comments. We have had to put up with being called "traitors" the past 8 years from the Bush administration if we were against the war. It's about time that we all worked together and stop attacking each other. We definitely need Obama in the White House.

jessica   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

really? i'm sorry, but this is going to far. it's one thing to blast a campaign for something said by one of its advisors or workers, but not simply a donor or supporter. i mean come on. where will it end? will obama get attacked for the derogatory things i've said about clinton around the water cooler now? how is this his fault?

Beka   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

You think Hillary is the only fighter? The Clintons have acted like welfare queens who feel entitled to win this race and since things havent gone their way have resorted to choosing a Republican over a Democrat! So they can set up Hilary's 2012 Run when she looses this one or because she is just McCain in a pants-Suit? They have been a blemish on the Democratic party for too long...It is time to pop this zit.

Matt   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Wow. This was low, but pretty funny.

Mark   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Ha ha ha! Clinton(s)- get out of the race already! Your killing the party every day you stay in it. Obama=Change, Clinton=SELFISH!

Ben   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Love for once country is more than just love for once country. Its love for once family that is the deepest thing one can ever have. Love for once country is also about not lying to the people of once country as a leader. Hillary and Obama are good people(there ain't a saint in politics) so those around them should just shut up. Bill C is time and time again hurting Hillary's chances!!! Why Bill..Why??

Bill Enuff   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

When we end up with McCain as President and the level of deaths in Iraq reaches 10,000, we can blame the media for under-reporting stories like this. So many people that have voted for Obama, like myself, have buyers remorse. The media lead us to believe Obama was the second coming, when in fact he is an empty suit with more bagage than Hillary and Bill Clinton.

This is the same media to convinced America going to Iraq was the right thing.

Buyers beward.

suzy   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

TO ZINA – a man of honor????? are you kidding me????

He has lied at least 3 times in the past couple of weeks to the American people on NATIONAL TV and DIRECTLY to the media....
lying about NAFTA ring a bell?
lying about Rezko ring a bell?
lying about hearing Wright's sermons ring a bell?
lying about running a "clean" campaign?

Is that honorable????
He is just another politician doing whatever he needs to to win, just like all the others. That's why his speeches are so good for him – through them he continues to pull the wool over your eyes....I fear you will be disappointed in the end.

Obama's so-called new politics   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Yet another attack on the Clintons by an Obama supporter. Is this the new politics that Obama claims the American people want: negative as well as personal attacks? Putting it on the blog and then deleted it doesn't help. The negative attack was done and that was the point. The superdelegates need to see that Obama is desperate and is a liar. He says he is of a new kind of politics but the reality is that his new politics is taking a page from the Rove playbook. This behavior, along with his continued support and admiration for racist Rev. Wright continues to further divide the party and the nation. Let's all keep in mind that Obama spent 20 years listening to this hate and exposing his children to it as well. One has to ask oneself just how much of this racist attitude has been instilled in Obama especially when he says that "typical white people" cross the street every time they see a black person. If a white person said that, people would cry that they are racist. The opposite must also be true.

christian   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

hillary's chickens have come home to roost... sop it up HRC supporters! this is only a taste of the negativity Obama and his supporters have been getting "since Day 1."

Iris   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Obama 08! He is our next president, Dem's unite and infuse positivity in your spirit for our soon White House victory!

Meow   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Obama is a dirty LIAR and plays cheap

Marc in DeKalb, IL   March 24th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Guess what, Queen Clinton, those "gutter tactics" are the same filthy ones you've been using for months.

Suck it up, princess.

anony   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

let me add that all the comments by the Clinton team are deeply cynical. has Ferraro ever apologized. at least Fischer here recanted, I can't recall in recent memory when Clinton supporter ever recanted their stupid remarks. But leave it to the Clinton team to make sarcastic remarks of anything positive brought into the race. Jesus, its not a joke when people say the Clinton's disgusted them. They really really do. Ugh, good glory please send the Clintons away. Please I hope i hope i hope!

MNdemocrat   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

The problem I have with all of Obama's supporters calling for Clinton supporters to "unite" the party and support Obama, is that I don't like him as a presidential candidate, or the positions he advocates. I don't think he has much experience, and I don't think he has paid much attention while he has been in the Senate. However, just like all politicians, he seems to be willing to take credit for doing something when he was actually absent from the discussion. In my opinion, Clinton has been involved in the actual governing process of a government system longer, and more effectively, then Obama.

So, quit asking me to "unite" behind Obama when I don't think he is the best candidate.

Steve in Minneapolis   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Let's be pragmatic. Obama is flawed. Hillary is flawed. However, nationwide more people hate Hillary than hate Obama. Conclusion: make Obama the nominee and end this self-destructive infighting!!

Gordon   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

For Christ sake, this guy is an Obama supporter, he is not a campaign staff; he is an Obama voter.

To equate what a voter on the street wrote on his blog to Obama Campign by Howard shows that he is ignorant and no wonder Clinton's camp is loosing badly.

Howard have not indicated that they will be censoring the internet, blogsphere, newsgroups and any anti-clinton comments will be attributed to Obama campaign for which Obama must appologoze.

The last time I check this is a free country and everyone have free speech and anyone can express them in anyway or through a means, but to equate the free speech of the America people to something else is nonesense.

Howard should go back and put strategies that will ensure Clinton wins the nomination in a legal fashion all these is crap.

low   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

obama needs to accept that Americans are going to dig into his profile and character. especially when his judgement has been deeply disturbing.

Emily   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

druidmary: Not that you care, but Obama said that he was not present at those specific sermons, but that he had heard Wright say things that he disagreed with from the pulpit.

He's not a liar, he's honest, unlike some politicians.

S. Shay   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Didn't the Clintons start this by referring to Obama's campaign as using 'Ken Starr like tactics?' LOL! They brought it up and now they are upset b/c an Obama supporter is playing along? I love it. The world should be reminded of her filthy husband and his lying "I did not have sexual relations with that woman.' And she dogged Monica, knowing her husband was a serial philanderer. I hope this gets coverage tonight and preempts her stolen speech from Obama about the economy.

Jay Graham, Dallas, TX   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Its a clever strategy by Obama. He claims to be positive campaigner and attacks Clintons through his bull dogs who later say sorry. He is just the same Washington breed as other politicians. What do you expect something different from this freshman senator who gives big promises of hope and change by big speeches. The media needs money and they are using him with a big coverage.

Mary   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

It's too bad the Clintons can't handle the truth.

Maryzep   March 24th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Democrats quarrel and behaves like "gutter-kids". Let every American vote, including those who live in Florida and Michigan, and calm down!
In other case vote republican.

Paull   March 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

This is an Obama Supporter, NOT a campaign employee. Big difference. Mr Fischer only said what is true, and what many of us have been thinking. We don't want Billary back in the white house.

An outhouse maybe.....

Roberto   March 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

No comment then, thanks

anita   March 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

The Clinton camp never learns.

They must always preface every speech or interview with an accolade for Obama. Otherwise, the "in the tank" media commentators and Barry's Bunch get their feelings insulted and lash out with this type of drivel. Now which is actually reminiscent of McCarthy?

Asians for Hillary   March 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I am sick of seeing Obama campaign's outrageous negativity, which more and more prove that Obama is not a uniter as he claims. He invited that stupid Fisher make disgusting comments in a rally. Now Fisher has apologized, why doesn't Obama? I would really love to see Hillary point this out in the upcoming debate and allow more people to see Obama's true color.

Another typical white woman   March 24th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Me thinks this Obama advisor wishes the stain was on his dress instead. Angry little man.
Really, some of these people need to be given psych tests.

Moombay   March 24th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Senator Obama, the great pretender, refuses to allow the voice of the voters of Michigan and Florida to be heard. They will not be forgotten in November! Then his campaign declares that the don't like negative campaigning, yet they have come up with some of the most negative comments. From the hateful comments of his "reverend", to the monster comment from his former aide, and now personal negative attacks from from a Iowa official. The great pretender wants to have it both ways, raise the race issue and then when someone else says something about race, play the race card while accusing others of the same. Some people claim he is a uniter, but right now all he's doing is dividing the democratic party. He's a big disappointment and 'if" he becomes the nomine, McCain will get my vote.

Mary   March 24th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

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Obama is phony, he is finished, he needs take a long long vacation.
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smarti   March 24th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

At last, the specter of the blue dress finally rears its ugly head in this never-ending campaign. If the Clingon somehow manages to steal this nomination from the voters, get ready for the revival of the Monica chronicles.

Rodney   March 24th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Don't you just love how people can say something and then they think an apologiy will make it all go away. YOU CANNOT UNSAY WHAT HAS BEEN SAID.

concerned   March 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I just wonder how many people would like to take their vote back since Obama is finally being scrutinized. Too bad it didn't happen earlier.
I voted Hillary in Ohio and will vote McCain if Obama gets the nomination. That's how much I dislike him, his wife and all his lies.

Melisa osodo   March 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Truth is bitter,Rev.wright was right. It is not up to Obama to take the blame for the injustices that have existed in the American society for many generations.Come on, everyone should do some soul truthfull searching, to help create "a more perfect union"

An obamanite 08

Vince   March 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

People should be used to the tactics Obama and his followers use.
They just love to twist the words of their opponents to fit their agenda.

How many time have they twisted Clintons words and try to turn them into a racial issue? Quite often. So often in fact that one can hardly believe anything one hears coming out of the Obama camp.

They have been caught in many lies. Then they try to lie their way out of them by blaming the Clintons for the reason they lied. WOW

If thats not enough there`s his hate filled church and the hate monger preacher who was the leader of that church.

gary   March 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Ryan. from N.y. Dont put the cart before the horse.If you really think the super deligates are going to go to someone like Obama that has no qualifications and dosnt know the whitehouse ,than your blind.If HRC dosnt get elected ,it will be Mc Cain .HRC'S voters will go republican which is smart. Obama would get eatten alive by the republicans. HRC is our only answer to the real changes. To all you Clinton haters. What goes around comes around.

kent   March 24th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

On second thought, especially after the criticism by those dear tender hearts that claimed to be offended, an apology was a decent idea. Nevertheless, the orginal point was valid and vividly illustrative of the stain on the fabric of Clinton's character, let alone his legacy.

Rich   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

1. Obama supporters are not Obama. Clinton and McCain have also had supporters get out of line, and we can't hold them responsible for this. Each candidate, being only human, has enough flaws and mistakes of their own.

2. Obama claimed he wasn't at the service of the offending sermon. This has been corroborated. What he said in his speech was that he was in services where statements were made which he thought were controversial and with which he didn't agree. This is not flip flopping if you stop and think about it. If your heart is set on Hillary or McCain, great. But please think through your criticisms before misleading others.

Thanks.

Brigitte Kahan   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

When will the Democrats finally put an end to this nonsense and start concentrating on how to prevent the Republicans from winning the White House again?? It seems like they have lost sight of their goal.

Heidi   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I don't think the Clinton campaign are as "dirty" as the Obama campaign staff. They are truly vicious and vindictive. I don't think the Democrats are going to be able to unite. McCain will be the next president!

Former Obama supporter   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Obama’s supporters are so rude and full of hate. The Obama campaign says they are change, but they have repeatedly gone negative. Obama is just like every politician. Obama does not bring hope or change. If Obama wins the nomination, don’t expect us Hillary supporters to vote for him. That includes Florida and Michigan voters. He will end up losing the general election and become a loser just like John Kerry.

lugina   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

wow...OBAMA PLS...JUST GO AWAY..

Isaac   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I've been saying from the start that his campaign is dirtier than Clinton's. People aren't seeing it but maybe they will start to. They have been like this from the beginning. Michelle saying she would have to think long and hard about who she would vote for if Obama wasn't the nominee. Really?? The Clinton's have always said they would unite behind the democratic nominee.

He says one thing and does another and is a Very savvy politician. He is no better than the Clinton's. I prefer Hillary because I respect her, I know who she is for better or worse. I can't say the same about Obama but even I know that I will vote for him in November if he is the nominee. I won't like it necessarily but I will. Can his supporters say the same thing? There is a lot of ugliness going on there.

vic nashville,Tn   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Obama campaign showing their frustrations on Bill Clinton

Korn   March 24th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

OBAMA CAMP again twist their own word to American people. They promise clean campaign in front but on the back door deploy such ugly personal attacks!!!!! time after time

just because you know that the media is on your side and you can continue practicing dirty tricks? Not so fast!!!!!

American people wake up now

Rebecca   March 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

So much hate. I am deeply saddened by how my fellow american's feel the need to dish out hateful, and hurtful remarks toward either democratic candidate. Hillary is not a cheater, nor is she dishonest. The same can be said for Barak. Shame on you American society for lowering your standards to such hate mongering.

FashionPolice   March 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

.Buddy...That's because that would be an incredibly tacky fashion faux pas.

Angie   March 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Oh my goodness!! How stupid are you people!!! I guess this is Obama's fault also. He put those words in that man's mouth, right.
For those of you commenting that this is a smear tactic from Obama's campaign again, get a life or atleast a mind of your own.

By the way I would like to sell you some swamp land in Florida!!!!! Along with harmless gators. No really, their harmless.

OBAMA 08

Alice in Fort Myers   March 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Wow, Obama is really getting desperate now! ANYTHING to take attention away from the racist hateful anti-American garbage he and his family heard for 20 years from his beloved uncle and that he still hasn't denounced (and originally claimed he never heard). He's done for – he needs to go away. Far, far away – and he should take his church's congregation with him.

from Clinton to Obama   March 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Sen. Clinton, your attacks are not adding any supporters to your side, instead taking them away, Why not keep shut, and run a nice campaign. I was your supporter until now.
I am now for Obama.
Obama 08!!!

tesdy   March 24th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I thought that Barack was going to be difference/change/positive. He is a typical politician. There will be no change. Same old thing.

JfromNC   March 24th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

CNN – Why do you continue to report what surrogates say (not the candidates)? Why haven't you reported on Hillary's complete lie about her trip to Bosnia? This lie came directly from her and is part of her so-called experience to be commander-in-chief. If you are going to hold Obama responsible for the words of someone else, why not hold Clinton responsible for HER OWN lies??

Obama '08!

MickyD10   March 24th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

druidmary said: "First Obama said he wasn't there when Pastor Wright said things we saw on the videos but then he was there."

Hillary, is that you? Hard to tell between you and your supporters when all these lies start flying around. Like you Hillary, they think that if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes true. I guess you must think nobody pays attention to the facts. Not so!

anony   March 24th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

more cry from the Clintons? surpise surprise surprise. can dish it out but can't take it huh Hillary?

Phoenix   March 24th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

There's a difference between mud that has something to do with experience, judgement, practicality and such things that have to do with actually running the country; and bringing up old things that have nothing to do with it, except for the general tastelessness of people who are looking into other people's bedrooms when they should be thinking about serious problems we all face. Obviously this campaign is turning into a group therapy session where everyone has to air their old grievances before they get down to the cold hard fact: first, you have to be in the White House to make any changes. The Dems always have to kill themselves over their precious personal principles, while the Republicans keep their eyes on the prize and do what it takes to get there, even if it means getting along with each other.

Subash Nanjangud   March 24th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Come on....there should be a limit to the level the Obama camp can go down...this is below 'gutter' level. Of course Obama will claim that he did not know about this. He does not know what is happening in his church and now he does not know what is happening in his camp. Hooray...Hillary!!!!

Bukky, Baltimore   March 24th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I dont understand why did is being blamed on Obama's Campaign. This man supports Obama but doesnt work on the campaign. Where was this speach given, What did Obama's Campaign have to do with it, Does this guy even WORK for Obama.

Hillary is fighting hard and she is taking us all down with her.

ez   March 24th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

This brings back memories; it's just simply funny. lol

Tasteless   March 24th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

It is beyond contempt when any man attacks a woman for the actions of her spouse. This is what we call "attacking the victim". I admire Senator Clinton's courage to stand by her convictions and religious beliefs regarding her marraige vows, although some women would have opted for divorce.
Hillary Clinton is a great mother, devoted wife, and intelligent Senator. She will make a great President. This Obama imbecile is typical of the type of campaign Obama is running, and they have been doing this type of "attack/retraction" smearing from the very beginning. Will the media please hold these chauvinists accountable for their actions. This is why I would NEVER vote for Obama. Maybe at one time, but after comments like these – NEVER. Guess it is easier for them to attack a woman rather than attacking the Republicans for their "Swift Boating" with Rev. Wright.

Either Clinton or McCain but Nobama.

Walt, Belton,TX   March 24th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Sure, Bill and Hillary would never stoop to gutter politics.......................

They would need to climb up for that sort of tactic!

Hadley (whose comments are NEVER posted by CNN)   March 24th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Maya,
Just so you know, most of Obama's recent speech on race came from his book, Dreams from My Father, published in Jan 2007, before he was even a presidential candidate. Please consider reading the book. It is articulate and profound. Therefore, I am unable to believe that Obama's speech on race is solely for political advantage. However, as he has said repeatedly, he is in this race to WIN it...so faced with an attack on his personal beliefs about race, he responds using long-held and widely published material.

p.s. When is this race going to be over already? I feel like I need a vacation...

Linda Li   March 24th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

It's an Obama supporter that made this comment, not his campaign. Supporters have their personal faults and opinions. Live with it.

Candace   March 24th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Please don't be fooled, the only consistently negative campaign in this race has been Hillary's. Her tactics are really destroying the respect she was receiving from Obama supporters. If she gets the nomination, I wouldn't be surprised if Democratic voters chose McCain. It's great that she can display a tough side, but she and Bill have really become nasty. Why should Fischer have to apologize if Bill doesn't? And it seems that any person's comments have now become a reflection of Obama's campaign which isn't fair. He can't control commentators, and their comments are hardly a reflection on his morals.

AMB   March 24th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Mr. Fischer is a very knowledgable and insightful commentator who frequently appears on a variety of political news programs in Iowa. I don't think he said anything that most intelligent people haven't thought in the past several months. Thank goodness Barack is running! Would hate see the co-presidency of the Clintons...enough is enough!

ca   March 24th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Sleazy tactics. I thought Obama was about changing all this type of political banter? And who needs enemies when you got friends like Bill Richardson. What a loser.

Val   March 24th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Mike,

Very well said. You speak the truth, sir.

No Obama. McCain 2008!

t-bone   March 24th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Its clear the Clinton's are intimidating the Superdelegates by calling in favors from the past.

The Superdelegates owe the Clinton's nothing. They had their time. They took out Al Gore and now they are pulling down Obama.

Its disgusting.

New Jersey   March 24th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

What's the big deal ... he said it, but we were all thinking it.

Fernando   March 24th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Anyone but NOBAMA!!! .... He sounded too preachy for me from the begining and now I know where he got his training from. I don't want to be lecture about race when clearly he is so flawed.

jag   March 24th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Now now! We all know that your not allowed to say anything bad about Obama or your a racist. Watching the Democrat party fall apart and back stab one another is better tv viewing than what Hollywood comes up with..........

Sick and Tired   March 24th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Ok folks. I am sick and tired of the bashing of Barack Obama! As for the Jeremiah Wright's comments, why don't you go to YouTube and look at the sermon's in question in it's entirety. Although i'm not condoning the comment's he made, there are more than just sound bytes, it shows what led to him saying the thing's he said. I challenge you to at least look at the videos and then make your judgement.

Furthermore, The Democratic Party need to try and find away to pull together rather than pulling the party apart.

Andrew   March 24th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

This would be an approrpiate time for Hillary to pull a "shame on you" line.

It's disgusting they would even bring up Monica when Hillary is running for president. She's not the one who fooled around with Monica.

kent   March 24th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

After the Clinton and Bush Presidencies, Americans cannot remember what a gifted leader looks like. Have your vision restored and look at Barack Obama. He is far from perfect, like the rest of us (even with vision restored ), but he is gifted for responsible leadership.

Robert S., New Orleans, Louisiana   March 24th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

If Hillary had put a muzzle on Bill a year ago, she'd have enough delegates to be nominated by now.

mb   March 24th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Another tasteless remark and reference (not unlike Rev Wright) by one of Obama's supporters. The whole bunch of mindless, tasteless obama groupies should be sent to reform school or worse, to Obama's Church where theywould be punished by listening to anti-nationalistic spewings.

Turner   March 24th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The Clinton camp is so predictable. They throw the 'kitchen sink' at Obama and then play the 'victim card' when someone retaliates. It's all too obvious and the strategy is getting tiresome to watch. Hillary cannot win the nomination and its time to to concede before she further damages the Democratic Party.

TKD   March 24th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

What's this? Bill Clinton was found guilty of lying under oath in federal court? And was suspended from the bar for five years because lying under oath shows contempt for the judicial system? First I've heard of it...

Ken   March 24th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

LOL!!!

fred   March 24th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Obama is a loser!!! Trying to get the Republicans to register Democrat in PA and vote for him....boy what a loser!!!

Robert Santa Rosa CA   March 24th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

The democrats are doing the unbelievable: taking the moral low ground back from the republicans. This can only lead to losing the general election.

Where is the democratic party leadership to pressure these campaigns to get back to the issues and solutions? Maybe they are still beholding/afraid of the Clintons?

Tim   March 24th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Uh first off, I dont see how you can link this guy to the Obama campaign. He is a SUPPORTER, just like you and me. Second, what he said was entirely accurate. How can Hillary complain? She is putting Bill out there to campaign for her but the doesnt like it when he gets criticized? How hypocritical can you get.

Rob - Niagara Falls, Canada   March 24th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

People are seriously playing up this patriotism card against Obama. I honestly can't believe how people can think he is unpatriotic towards the country he has devoted the first half of his life to making better. Clinton rhetoric. That's all it is. If he is unpatriotic towards anything, it's the current government, and noone can really blame him for that; but that's just a personal opinion. As an out-of-country Obama supporter, I really hope he gets the nomination. Hillary wouldn't be the worst thing to happen, but it would be the same old song and dance in government. John Mccain on the other hand – if he wins, the world is over – probably literally.

mjc   March 24th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

"politics of change!" ...indeed.

shame on you barack obama supporters!

Takow   March 24th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

The looser to all of this is Bill Clinton. He will never get the respect he gained as a president. The Clintons don't care for the party nor their daugther's interest who might one day run for public office. The Clintons will never recover from this self destructive attitude.

Paul   March 24th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I know it's negative, but the Blue Dress comment is hilarious. We don't need another sexual affair back in the White House. I hope Bush had the carpets cleaned. Ha Ha ha.

Sue   March 24th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

First of all. What Bill did is past and should not be a part of Hillarys campaign. THat is so wrong and hurtful. Don not judge until you have been there done that!! Obama keeps his mouth shut until someone tells him what to say. He has no clue!!! THe Clintons are not corupt and dishonest! Do some research. Every single person in this world has made mistakes!!! THank goodness we can learn from them to become better people. We have all done things in our past that we wish we could change. The name calling on this blog is just not right. We are supposed to be a civil society that is able to look at the ISSUES (suprise!) and make our decision. What has been said is in very poor taste and Fischer should be ashamed. I say go Hillary and if she is not the nominee then no vote!!

BobW Rochester, NY   March 24th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Would you lie about your combat record? Hillary lied about hers (Tuzla) and she wasn't even in combat. When is CNN going to report on Hillary's lie about her trip to the balkans and being under sniper fire? Whenare they going to report on how Hillary has padded her resume when it comes to experience? It seems they are giving one man's anger more coverage than they did the story that sparked the anger. Bill once again threw Obama under the republican bus and CNN wants to overlook it.

For Obama   March 24th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

what comes around goes around is what I always say. Hillary can dish it but cannot take it.

And in my opinion by Bill Clintons speech I took it the same way. Hillary and Mc Cain are patriotic and Obama is around a bunch of controversial non issues, so he is not patriotic enough. That is exactly the way I took it.

I also feel that Clintons are hypocritical to be saying anything about controversy instead of issues when they are full of scandal themselves.

Obama/Edwards 08

Eric S   March 24th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Go Hillary, Obama is nasty and tasteless.

Susan   March 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

He only told the truth-something the Clintons are not capable of.

Robert   March 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

HA ha ha ... this is so funny! I am really going to hate it when the candidates actually begin talking about something serious for a change.

anonymous   March 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Can Obama people please stop this hate. President Clinton didn't say that Obama is not a patriot. Why do you have to distort reality of his words? He said exactly what we all want–for the Democratic partic to stop tearing itself apart and just look at the facts of what candidates are offering instead of all of the stuff in between. He is totally right, and those of you who are saying that he referred to Obama as not patriot want to continue the fighting. STOP! it's time for us to stop attacking each other and focus on the issues. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

California Voter   March 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

It's pretty bad when all that someone can dig up is old, old news about the Clintons. Really sounds more like all that Republican talk, rather than coming from Democrats. However, Obama has a history of ruthless and dirtly politics: From a story about how he first gained public office in the Illinois State Senate: (Chicago Tribune April 4, 2007): The day after New Year's 1996, operatives for Barack Obama filed into a barren hearing room of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. There they began the tedious process of challenging hundreds of signatures on the nominating petitions of state Sen. Alice Palmer, the longtime progressive activist from the city's South Side. And they kept challenging petitions until every one of Obama's four Democratic primary rivals was forced off the ballot. His overwhelming legal onslaught signaled his impatience to gain office, even if that meant elbowing aside an elder stateswoman like Palmer. A close examination of Obama's first campaign clouds the image he has cultivated throughout his political career: The man now running for president on a message of giving a voice to the voiceless first entered public office not by leveling the playing field, but by clearing it. One of the candidates he eliminated, long-shot contender Gha-is Askia, now says that Obama's petition challenges belied his image as a champion of the little guy and crusader for voter rights. "He talks about honor and democracy, but what honor is there in getting rid of every other candidate so you can run scot-free? Why not let the people decide?" Had Palmer survived the petition challenge, Obama would have faced the daunting task of taking on an incumbent senator. Palmer's elimination marked the first of several fortuitous political moments in Obama's electoral success: He won the 2004 primary and general elections for U.S. Senate after tough challengers imploded when their messy divorce files were unsealed. Hence, his rapid ascent to power…

Ed   March 24th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

If we start responding to all comments on the blogs by supporters of either candidate we will never get to the issues. This supporter, a former Democratic State Chairman endorsed Obama in September 2007. This is not a statement from the Obama campaign. The stories by the news organizations and the comments by the campaigns exaggerate the story. The comment was not about Senator Clinton (attacking the New York senator in "starkly personal terms" and reflected the "gutter tactics that (the Obama) campaign is now deploying" . The person removed the comment and apologized as he should have. Maybe more people should remove their blogs and apologize from what I have read. This isn't even news and the comments by the Clinton spokesman is over the top.

Go Hillary!!! Cosmic Comedy Queen!   March 24th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Children, stop now. Hillary is the only fit candidate.

Shannon McMurphy   March 24th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Obama is now running the most negative, abusive campaign I've seen in a long time. What's his problem? Isn't he still in the lead?

By throwing mud at Clinton he covers himself with it. The guy hasn't got any substance or much of anything else to offer, except a 20-year history with a racist pastor.

And for those of you who can't seem to remember, HILLARY is running for president, not Bill.

Angela   March 24th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Obama doesn't play the victim. That honor goes to HRC and her silly campaign staff. She/they keep up the double standard. When the shoe is on the other foot or the heat gets turned up on her, they cry foul. Get over yourselves. I'd vote for McCain before I'd vote for someone without honor, character or integrity.

MY   March 24th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Shar, I find it funny that you have a problem with Obama taking a vacation most likely with his family, but I bet you do not have a problem with Clinton having 5 million laying around to loan her campaign and charging them interest. These blogs can be fascinating.

Michael, Texas   March 24th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

More and more MCcain is looking better in Nov.

Thanks Hillay we will now have another 4yrs of Bush Jr.

Unless you stop and drop out, so the DNC can try and fix the deep cuts made buy you, and bill.

pd4hillary   March 24th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Florida and Michigan Dems along wih Hillary supporters, July 3rd is the date set to change party affiliation if Hillary does not get the nod. Mark it on your calendar and spread the word on the blogs.

Levae   March 24th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Hillary is just a liar and her team is so lost. 35yrs of experience and she is losing the race to a ROOKIE. AMERICA IS REJECTING THE CLINTONS. PLS GET THAT THREW YOUR THICK HEADS. TAKE YOUR BACK DOOR DEALING AND RETIRE.

Paul   March 24th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

The Clintons can dish it out but they can't take it.

Bill's comments were clearly a "hidden" message toward an attack on Obama and media outlets noticed it before the Obama campaign.

Also, this guy who made the blue dress remark is not part of the Obama campaign team so why are you Hillary supporters attacking Obama. This was an indepentent person attacking the Clintons, NOT OBAMA.

GET A LIFE as John McCain likes to say.

Yes   March 24th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Boy we all sure have become PC. I mean you can't say anything now a days. Maybe we should all become a bunch of mutes. This is America people, freedom of speech use to be in high demand. Now you get hunted down, denounced and rejected for stating your OWN opinion. What have we become? a nation of hall monitors, thats what.

Suck it up you wimps!

Mike   March 24th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Wake up America. How do you spell evil? H-I-L-L-A-R-Y.

Dawn in Florida   March 24th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Hillary and her campaign are like kids on the playground that bully everyone and then cry NO FAIR when the underdog fights back.

Obama 08

Disappointed Hillary supporters like myself before I woke up....its not too late to jump on the Obama train.

Moms for Obama 08

Robert in Albuquerque   March 24th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

posters to forums like these on both sides of the isle, Dem and Rep are becoming pathetic. ALL people in office are shady... Hillary AND Obama alike. Get used to it.

Sick to my stomach   March 24th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Wow, this race is getting quite tiresome. I think Pres. Clinton was playing on people's doubts about Obama. I can understand that, people are thinking it. I am – we need a patriot. Is Obama a patriot? Not sure.

People Of Color See It For What It Is   March 24th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

McCain, our war hero, is old and mean, who don't show alot of skill when it comes to the economy. I wonder if he's shell shock! What other real choice do we have!

Sam Rose   March 24th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

So sad all this bickering back and forth–
Dems need to unite behind the candidate that the people choose-whoever that might be on June 3–

Dems 08

Southern White Male   March 24th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Is this a joke? Clinton is trying to wield umbrage as a weapon against Obama. The problem: she's not as good at it as he is!

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   March 24th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

I wish people would get it through their heads that these candidates do not control what every supporter says. Obama sanctioned this statement no more than Hillary sanctioned Geraldine Ferrarro's statements. This whole thing is ridiculous.

Lill   March 24th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Please let us stop the negative campaign and focus on the issues. Keep this up and McCain will win the election! Focus on being humble and not on humiliations.

Doug   March 24th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Funny how the Clinton campaign has been consistantly firing shots at Obama from the start, yet as soon as Obama's camp starts firing back, the Clintons and the media start howling about "unfair personal attacks" and "negative campaigning" and "politics as usual".

Hillary's camp needs to get a dictionary and look up "Hipocrisy".

Steph   March 24th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

GO! JOHN McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

People Of Color See It For What It Is   March 24th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Oh, how will the US be viewed to the opposing countries when we have HRC crying and lying on national television. Will she be accepted as a Leader to them or will the US appear weak? I am asking due to not enough change in these countries has taken place when most of their women are yet oppressed.

Kris from AZ   March 24th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Billary has been using gutter tactics all along. Now she feels insulted over Obama standing up for himself. Shame on Billary. Billary is no vicim. Who ever wins this. UNITY so Dems can beat the Republicans. Obama 2008!

Nobillary   March 24th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

paraphrasing the words of Hillary Clinton when talking about Ferraro,

"I do not agree with that," she said. "It is regrettable that any of our supporters on both sides, because we've both had that experience, say things that kind of veer off into the personal. We ought to keep this on the issues."

-Hillary Clinton

Hum, how quickly she forgets.

Didnt Hillary say, "she said it, i didnt" i guess Obama dont get these kind of political benefits.

Seam   March 24th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Remember Obamanicans. you need us fellow democrats to win the election. If you keep on doing this and you are running under the platform of "Change", i might vote for experience "mcain" as your idea of change is just words

jared   March 24th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

So when an Obama supporter says something inflammatory about the clintons, it's Obama's fault and should be reflected upon his campain, but when a Clinton supporter does the same, it's not?

Seriously, it seems the Clinton campaign is just grabbing whatever soundbites they can, to keep focus off of anything bad their supporters have to say.

Bitter taste left after Richardson endorsed Obama?

K   March 24th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Of course the Obama campaign is on the defensive after a less than stellar couple of weeks. He's ready to show everyone how he's the "candidate for change"...or not...

vjh   March 24th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Enough is enough ! Will both campaigns please stop this rhetoric. Everyone sounds like a bunch of high schoolers. Grow up ! Is this the kind of tactics that will be brought to the GE ?

Equal Treatment Supporter in MD   March 24th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

BRAVO!

It's about Time this came up. If the tables were turned, the Clinton campaign would have brought this up a LONG time ago.

And furthermore, if Hillary cannot control her own marriage, how can she control the country?

Lesley   March 24th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Where's the "change" in these comments? Obama better beg his supporters to shut their mouths, or his general election campaign run on "hope" and "judgment" won't be able to save him.

Words can't change America as much as action can. And by action, I mean choosing your mentor/spiritual advisor wisely. And by action, I mean choosing NOT to subject your impressional children to a Church filled with hate and remorse.

Be smart - vote Hillary '08

CNN, I'm begging you to post even just ONE of my comments. I post every day, and every day my voice is silenced!

Peg   March 24th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Looks like the Clinton campaign can't take it as good as they give it out! Funny, eh? When it's their turn to be defensive, they scream and yell, but it's OK for them to do it and believe me they have, for a very long time.

Banko   March 24th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

How can we let a some who survived impeachment by barely 4 votes, get close to the Whitehouse again? Wake up America. The Clinton's are corrupt and dishonest. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

Andrea   March 24th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Are you kidding me? The Clintons, who dismiss anything good from the Obama camp but embrace all that can be perceived as negative, are really arrogant. I don't agree with either camp engaging in such juvenille behavior, but if this is not the pot calling the kettle black ( no pun intended) I don't what is. If this elementary behavior continues the party will be broken beyond repair. I would suggest that Howard Dean take control and place both candidates in a time out!!! I am an Obama supporter, and lifelong Democrat that will absolutely not vote for Hillary Clinton.....EVER !!! She started this mess and now wants to play the victim. I say get a life.

Mike   March 24th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I suppose that Obama will say that he knew nothing of this kind of rant from his people either.

Then later Obama will say he did hear his people say these rants in private but disagrees with them and they dont reflect his views of Clinton.

He will then find another family member to throw to the media wolves and say this family member said a lot of bad things about the Clintons too and it always made him cringe.

Jim, American in Paris   March 24th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Obama's campaign is not only in the gutter, it's on the rocks!

Hillary is the only choice now. Go Hillary!

memoryaid   March 24th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I thought it's Hillary, not Bill that's running. Half the time that Bill's troubled past is referenced, we're told that we shouldn't project her faults on Hillary.

The other half of the time, they take great offense. What's wrong with saying that he's marred his legacy? It's true for most of us. The jab was unnecessary, but again, it wasn't directed at her at all.

I feel they should at least be consistent. As with the accomplishments during the Clinton years, Hillary wants to have it both ways.

Chuck in Oregon   March 24th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Belly up Mr Wolfson. Stop firing and I am sure Obama's camp will respond like wise.

Enrique   March 24th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Fischer acknowledged his mistake and apologized for it. Wolfson and Hillary are delusional if they think we're going to feel any sympathy for them. They're the experts at mudslinging.

sayno2clinton, cambridge, MA   March 24th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

So why doesn't Wolfson REJECT and DENOUNCE James Carville?

RobinLC   March 24th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Is this the change we can believe in. Sleeze, sleeze, and more sleeze.
Yes we can. How very typical, Obama.

gayle   March 24th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Keep up the coverage CNN! We need to know what a potential President of this country is really all about, and not just what he says he is.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   March 24th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Obama and his cohorts to need to get off the "Cross", we need the wood.

BobW Rochester, NY   March 24th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Well done sir! Apologies are not a bad thing because we know the truth will linger.

Marv...   March 24th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Was that piece even news worthy? Com'on.... I think it's time the news media takes the high road.

toli   March 24th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

this is affirmative action at its best.

if it was hillarys church she would be crucified.

being its obams church we have to drop the standards.

when clinton was in office how much were you paying for gas???

never give up hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAM   March 24th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Watching these two slander each other is the greatest show on Earth right now. I hope the Democratic Party can recover. They are paving the way for a McCain Whitehouse... He doesn't even need to through mud... they are doing it to each other.

This is a sad state for the Democrats... Very, Very Sad...

Obama's Camp has really sunk over the past two weeks... and Hillary's is no better...

Very Concerned American   March 24th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Senator Obama has really hit bottom.
He is losing all credibilty.

Obama has lied so much:
1.) I only worked for criminal Rezko for a few hours.....LIE
2.) I didn't know that Pastor Wright spoke hate..............LIE
3.) I didn't know that one of my team talked to the Canadian Gov....LIE
4.) I won't play political games..........LIE

Now what?

alan   March 24th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

As a long time Democrat, I will now vote for and campaign vigorously for John McCain. I can take no more of the remarks by surrogates of the Messiah Obama. Maybe a McCain presidency and Democrat congress won't be so bad after all. It seems the best option, unless, of course, we could have a McCain/Clinton ticket.

Linda   March 24th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

The difference? When an Obama supporter goes overboard, they recognize it and immediately apologize to both Clinton and Obama for having done so.... without Obama having to tell them to do so!!! When Clinton's supporters go overboard, they don't apologize, and instead they try to justify it or somehow blame it on the other side.

For sure, there is a fundamental integrity gap between the two campaigns. It's no guess which campaign suffers from a serious integrity deficiency.

Brandon   March 24th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Loose-lipped, but well stated. Everything in that comment makes sense, but the 'blue dress' could have been left out for PR sake.

Garrett   March 24th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

The blue dress was worn by Monica... Not Hillary.
So this applies how?

raf   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I love this!

Some supporter makes a negative comment, and Wolfson's all over it, pretending Obama said it himself. And then at the same time he buries his head in the sand over Carville's "Judas" comment.

Wolfson's making this campaign so much more entertaining than it would be otherwise.

FW   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Fischer doesn't have to appologize for anything. Bill Clinton is the one who said that unwarranted stuff comes out during elections. The word he used is "intrude"
The Clintons are anything BUT clean.

actxent   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

when are we going to start focussing on change again?

Patricia   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I heard the comment made by Bill that Hillary and John McCain would be two candidates who are patriotic to their country running for the presidency when it was made and I took it that he was implying that Obama was not patriotic. It hit me that way immediately, but I hoped that people would not make an issue of it.

Alice in Fort Myers   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Wow, Obama is really getting desperate now! ANYTHING to take attention away from the racist hateful anti-American garbage he and his family heard for 20 years from his beloved uncle and that he still hasn't denounced (and originally claimed he never heard). He's done for – he needs to go away. Far, far away – and he should take his church's congregation with him.

Brian - Trinidad   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

"Obama good!Clinton bad!"Lets keep chanting that.The voters will believe that and vote Obama in November....NOT!

TheLeftNut   March 24th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Obama OR Clinton Supporters

Let's talk about who's "electable". Right now, Democrats in the middle (of Clinton and Obama) are really disgusted with the "extreme" Obama and Clinton supporters.

If McBush wins in November then "Obama never Clinton" and "Clinton never Obama" supporters that won't vote for "the other" candidate have only yourselves to blame.

Ben   March 24th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Anyone who disagrees with CNN's coverage of this should remove their bookmarks and stop visiting this web site. There are plenty of other news websites which discuss the real issues, i.e. Monters and Critics, news.google.com. Express your dissatisfaction by boycotting the site; make a difference.

Eric   March 24th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

This is seeming less and less like a primary race and more like a high school battle of he said she said.

Stop crying and just realize that neither of your supporters like each other. You look immature when your staff whines about what someone said about you.

Is anyone else sick of these two yet?

Josh, LA   March 24th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Yes, Billary are destroying the Democratic party with their greed to clinge to power at any cost. Now they are campaigning for McCain for free. How sad!

Michael   March 24th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

who cares. this bickering is getting boring. CNN is only making it worse by reporting this meaningless stuff. btw, CNN SHUT UP ABOUT OBAMA'S CHURCH!

AtlantaVoter   March 24th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

More sleaze from the Obama camp. I'm sure everyone is hard at work trying to figure out how to spin it so that it is "Change" instead of what it really is...."Politics as usual."

Obamabots, you better take another swig of that Kool-aid....

Mary   March 24th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Obamas people are immature and ignorant....they are following him, but not listening to what he is saying or NOT saying...his patriotism has been questions by many for months..it is just that the media is finally catching up with what everyone has been saying...he is inexperienced, has no voice of say for himself, has embedded hatred ...is not a uniter, but a separator

Jude   March 24th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Can we please stick to the issues??? This is getting horrendous!!! On both sides!!!

Brad, Obamaha NE   March 24th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

did anyone else laugh?

cuz i find a lot of this crap CNN is posting lately, laughable at best.

on both sides of this democratic war.

and its getting boring.

NOBAMA's a fake   March 24th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

THIS IS TAKING THE HIGH ROAD???

Some of these things may not be coming out of Obama's mouth, but it's a reflection on the "integrity" of his campaign.

This is disgusting. We don't need this in our White House!!

Elect Hillary Clinton in 2008!

Carla   March 24th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Man, it is difficult to believe that Obamas campaign is one of "Change" and "Unity" when his supporters are saying foul mouthed things like that. They are the ultimate hypocrits.

sara   March 24th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Oh Please Rev moss, cry me a river, the truth is the truth, rev wright is a racist and obama's standing beside his racist pastor.. facts stand alone, so get over!!!!! vote for hillary clinton or mccain. American cant afford to have obama in the whitehouse!

The truth shall set you free!   March 24th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

So what..... it's the truth and I wonder if the American public wants another blue, red or green dress in the white house for another 4 years? Once a dishwasher always a dishwasher.

ah! heck?   March 24th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

here we go agian..........

? lets ask, who will put this nation back on the right path?

missouri

Wolf   March 24th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

James Carville is an idiot. No body cares what he said, we do not take this guy serious he does not know what he is talking about.

Obama Nation   March 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

That is truly distasteful...this from an intellect?

mk   March 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I believe the saying is "Turnabout is fair play".
The Clinton campaign is simply the recipient of some of its own tactics. Perhaps they should begin to think before they launch any new mud.

Sophia   March 24th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Do we really want to make the error of James Carville, that Richardson should be compared with anything close to Christ?
I would never compare him to anyone on such sacred ground.

Vig   March 24th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

This is something else Obama's campaign should be ashamed.

don   March 24th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

It is funny that the divisive, mudslinging Clintons don't like to get mud slung back in their direction. Hopefully the superdelegates will join Bill Richardson and end this foolishness once and for all.

dafew   March 24th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

It is not an attack on Hillary. It is a commentary on Bill Clinton and how many see his meddling in this political race.

memfisman   March 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

I do not know if Mr. Clinton was questioning Mr. Obama's patriotism or not. I do know that comments I heard from Mrs. Obama and Rev. Wright certainly leave the door open for such suspicion. While I do have no concerns about Mr. Obama's patriotism, I do have them about some fo those very close to him.

obamania   March 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

how far is too far? even CNN has a moderator i guess, what's wrong with people in the dems party

The Austrian   March 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

I dunno... I thought that was kind of funny!

Bill should have a sense of humor about it; after all, he did get away with the scandal without a scratch!

Richard Phair   March 24th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Looks as though Clinton prefers not receive as well as she gives.

Matthew   March 24th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

This is absolutely tasteless. First the "monster" comment and now this. It's really indicative of the "say one thing, do another" approach the Obama campaign is taking. I truly hope Clinton gets the nomination, but if not, I feel much better in my decision to vote for McCain over Obama.

Greg, NY   March 24th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

It's so funny that the Clinton campaign is complaining about 'gutter tactics' when that's basically what they've been using all along. They've fired multiple campaign workers and others have resigned because of this.

Then they criticize Obama for using these tactics saying that he is straying from his 'high-minded rhetoric.' I guess what's good for them isn't good for others because these tactics unfortunately work.

joe   March 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

i remember when obama said

out with the old politics and in with the new politics...

even standing next to the general when he compared former

president clinton to mccarthy...was disappointed with obama

again..first with rev wright hate comments, then with obama

stating "typical white response" and then standing and allowing

the general to compare a former democratic president to mccarthy

Bit, Alabama   March 24th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Hillary and Bill has been long-time friends with Senator Obama and know that Obama loves America just as they do.

POLITICS-SICK OF IT!

SHAME ON YOU BILL!

debbie,NJ   March 24th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

The Clinton's taught us well. Thety have been using these tactics for months. You know the saying, you reap what you sow.

Nicole   March 24th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I thought the comment about the blue dress, hit the nail on the head. If HRC cannot control her own house, how can she control the White House.

ling   March 24th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The Clintons will soon reap all the scum they have tried to iterject in and upon the undeserving. How can they think for even a mili second that the public cannot see their true BLUE colors. "And I will laugh at your calamity"

Wolf   March 24th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

don't you have a better thing to report. CNN stop dividing this country.

Gina   March 24th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Okay....I just have to say that this story is actually funny......I have to applaud the ingenuity of the 'stain' comment. Regardless if you agree or not......it just made me smile. I'm not sure anyone in politics ought to wear a blue dress ever again.

Kim in Texas   March 24th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

They learned the “gutter tactics" from you and your aides Mrs. Clinton...it seems to be the only way YOU know how to run a campaign....

king from toronto   March 24th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

does hillary realy wants to go there??????????putting her and bills scandal back in the news.lol this is getting good..

kathleen   March 24th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

"A race with McCain and Hillary would be a race between two people
that love our country", says Bill, the liar?

And.............with subliminal messages like that one, Does Bill think
Americans don't quite get it? Does Bill think Americans are Stupid?
Yes? Are we? Maybe. Sounds pretty desperate to me.

What is Bill saying about Obama? Come on, please. Enough Already!!!! from two people that think America is stupid.

Obama 2008

No Obama   March 24th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama! Please drop off your race and go away!

American people do not need you, a liar!

Hillary 2008

Collin   March 24th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

The comment made was dead on and Obama should man up and say nothing. :-)

Becky in In.   March 24th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

These ststements are much worse than the comments Bill Clinton made before the Primary in S.C. and Ted Kennedy used them as an excuse to back Obama. Well lets see how many Senators use this to come out for Hillary. This was disgusting and tacky and I don't believe for one moment that the Obama camp didn't know about it!

nick   March 24th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

hahahahaha. Clinton: Pwned!

Sunny   March 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

It seems the hatred for Hillary for presidency is connected with the hatred for Bill Clinton. The media likes to point to the bad things about people and not the good things. And bill clinton isn't even running for presidency. Obama needs to keep his supporters in check. We don't need a riot from his supporters!!!

Junis/Brooklyn   March 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

....it is a bit upsetting to hear that the Clintons can't take some of their own muddy tactics. Her camp thinks that they are the only ones that can attack Obama and his supportors. He should continue to respond to "everything" from the Clintons. They are some dishonest, divisive, and racist people. God help the Democratic Party that seeks to exclude they most loyal supporters...blacks. I am out of this party as soon as this election cycle is over. I will continue to support Obama and his bid for the nomination, but I am disgusted at the Democratic established, status quo members for allowing this to continue.

Alston   March 24th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Up until now, the only 'gutter' tactics i have seen are from the Clinton campaign.

It is but obvious that she has no chance to become the nominee and only wants to weaken the dems so that she is the 2012 nominee.

fred   March 24th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Just proves that a low life bunch of people work and support Obama!!!

GO HILLARY!!!

Margaret   March 24th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Sick and tired of the Clinton policies of doing ANYTHING to get into the Whitehouse.

Amused, Las Vegas   March 24th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

The true colors of the Obama campaign are finally showing.

This is disgusting.

wale azeez   March 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I thought he's comment was brilliant...very well said....if bill can tear obama down by saying he's not a patriot...why can't the obama folks do the same...tit-for-tat...it's called karma

Chris   March 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

This campaign season has become absurd. Turning off all political channels and websites until the national convention. It's on big circus carelessly orchestrated by the media.

sad   March 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

It seems like Obama's camp is growing increasingly angry, abusive and personal with their attacks on the Clintons. Comments like "deeply flawed" and comparing McCarthy to President Clinton. If Obama has the slightest hope of unifying the party he should stop disrespecting the strongest, most competent woman candidate in the history of the United States.

zina   March 24th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Though Bill Clinton brought this on himself, I will say that Barack Obama does not stand for that type of speak. He and Michelle has stated from the beginning of this campaign that the Bill Clinton's infidelities in the Oval office would not be brought up during this campaign. Those words are NOT those of Barack Obama for is a man of honor.

Obama '08

Dem in CA - Disappointed in Obama   March 24th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

This is the type of ugly divisive smear campaigning that Obama said he would not do and has been engaged in the entire time. I guess it is "just words". We need to focus on the issues and stop trying to damage the legacy of a great president – Bill Clinton.

larry grimberg   March 24th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Here , yet again, Obama playing the victim and the bully at the same time. To me he is just a whiner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sure that Rev. Whright is nodding to every thing Obama and his campaign are doing. After all, he is just watching his "spiritual" creature trying to seize America. Too bad for them, we caught him on time.

Anybody but Obama '08

By the way, I am sure that Rev. Wright was also against the war in 2002 !!!!

Nattie Karma   March 24th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

It is poor politics to dismiss Fischer’s apology and yet distance yourselves from James Carville's stamement on Richardson. The Clinton campaign needs to accept defeat with honor. Tearing Obama will not make them win. We are tired with Bush-Clinton-Bush-and another Clinton. Please give us a break!!!!

Eli   March 24th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Obama should have to do exactly what anyone else would have to do if it came out that they were affilated with an organization or person for many years that are bigots. STEP DOWN, MOVE TO THE SIDE for the good of the party, since his campaign has been saying that for the last few months because Hillary was behind in points. Gov. Richardson says that since she won NEW MEXICO by a few points that he will put his support behind Obama. Well then since shes won all the big states with more SUPER DELEGATES, they should all support Hillary and that means the race would be over today. HILLARY08

Ravi   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

To be fair, the target of the comments was not Sen. Clinton, but Former President Clinton. Sen. Clinton often distinguished herself from President Clinton's comments (particularly in South Carolina) to avoid accountability for President Clinton's borderline racist comments against Sen. Obama's campaign.

To equate an attack on President Clinton to one on Sen. Clinton is disingenius of the Clinton Campaign, as it seems to directly contradict this notion that 'Hillary Clinton is not Bill Clinton.'

Liz W   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

It seems that the Obama camp is constantly playing with these little political tricks and still want Obama to sound like he is doing his "Change we can Believe in" politics. Anything that the Clintons say or do is immediately attacked. But, if anyone tries to attack Obama they immediately complain about it. As for Richardson, many of us Hispanics are very disappointed and we will not be swayed to vote for Obama because of Richardson. I am sure Gov. Richardson got something in return for his endorsement, like everyone does I guess "politics as usual" huh? But, I find it very difficult to believe that Richardson is loyal to anyone but himself.

kenny cole   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Either you black or white think deeply and look at what the Pastor said most of them are true the only thing is how can we eae the pain and let move on

Cathy   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Wow, this is getting very ugly. Now that Obama is in hot water, he and his supporters are doing everything possible to slam the Clintons. So much for new politices.

Republicans are going to win....

ron   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

That was certainly going to far, but boy was it funny!!!!

Gillis   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton makes these types of off-the-cuff comments knowing fully well what the efect would be. The republicans hated him when he made them against the republicans, but we did not care, because he was our AH. Now he is fighting against his own people and wonders why he is not appreciated. Now he finds himself between Barack and a hard place.

Dexter, MA   March 24th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Clinton needs to get behind the party and the American people for the candidate that they selected.

Obama 08

Buddy   March 24th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I bet Obama would not wear a red white and blue shirt.

Democratic Pastor   March 24th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Time for democrats to unite. Time for democrats to stop fighting between ourselves. We all know that Obama has won twice as many states as Hillary, and won almost a million popular vote than Hillary. Mathematically hillary cannot win the nomination against the will of the people. Even the big states that Hillary claims to have won, it's not a huge margin. The media is trying to divide the democrats based on issues like race & comments from Obama's former Pastor. I am a pastor myself, I am white, 45 years old, What Obama's pastor said was completely true, he was referring to the injustice America has commited in killing of innocent people. We all talk about 4000 american troops killed. Is anyone, as a christian, thinking about the millions of Iraqi civilians killed in this war ? The Media is silent on these things. If Jesus Christ was here right now, he will say the same things as Obama's former pastor said. It doesn't mean Obama's former pastor is not patriotic, from a pastor's standpoint, I understand his words. The media should stop being a negative propaganda. We all know that Hillary, McCain & Bush all were responsible for this war. The only true candidate I respect is Sen. Obama. We as a nation fought this war for no reason. Iraq had no WMDs, it was not responsible for 9/11. It's a huge mistake commited by our current administration. It's the responsibility of the news media to bring this information out to the public. We have killed almost one million people in Iraq so far. Every Christian out there, think for yourself, is this what the Christ preached us ? God Bless you all

druidmary   March 24th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

First Obama said he wasn't there when Pastor Wright said things we saw on the videos but then he was there.
Sounds like Flip-flopping to me. But what makes me angry is that now he flips it from being his problem to being our problem by bringing up race.
I guess he knows how to turn things around. I want a President who will admit his short-comings and not turn it around to be our problem. We have a President now who won't admit his mistakes about past judgements. Sounds like some people want a man just like him.
It's amazing how he took a story which many questioned his judgement and turned it on us and it is now our problem about race.
I resent that! .

He's got them all bamboozled in the media.Click on some of these links below. Please share other stories at the forum.
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Illinois   March 24th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Yea, I'm sur e he's sorry....sorry that he got caught! This is nothing new. These people want their candidate to win. Period. And they will do whatever it takes to reinforce negativity about the other candidate in order to "remind" people of how terrible the person is in a desperate attempt to increase their edge.

Both campaigns do it, but what really bothers me is that Obama preaches that he's above all that yet his campaign is the one who's really taken a negative turn in the last couple of weeks. Hypocrite!!!

Mr. C.   March 24th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

This Wolfson dude is an IDIOT.. A complete one. I do not hear the OBAMA camp whining about the last comment that was made about richardson's endorsement by their camp... instead he seem to whine about a statement that is actually true... The idiot is now saying that the clinton's are GOD that richardson betrayed... what a bunch of ill minded fools.

Chris, Middletown, CT   March 24th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Funny though – the blue dress comment was true....and Bill Clinton will never apoligize for his comment – the kitchen sink strategy only works with the feable minded....if you still support HRC....guess where you fall....

Candi South Carolina   March 24th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

It is so sad that Obama and his campaign get blamed for others mistakes. Okay Clinton clans please stop dividing this Democatic Party. When a comment is made Obama always keep is mouth shut until it is absolutely necessary for him to speak. If the sensely people will move on and stop harboring unworthly issues and let the campaign move on it will make everything good. BIll Clinton, the Clinton campaign and HIllary needs to stop negative figures and move on with the campaign. I for one is tired of reading this back and forth childish attitude between the campaign. Hillary please move on and stop allowing all the negative issues from your camp. Hillary only you can stand up like a women a say enough is enough. How can you lead if you have followers that are tearing you down. Think about it please.

Realistic   March 24th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

The Clinton campaign can throw mud, but apparently can't stand to be hit with it.

Watch out: Hillary will start playing the victim card again.

Joe   March 24th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

OBAMA is divisive just like his pastor. Hope, Change, Blah, Blah, Blah. I'm glad American's are starting to see through this slick politician.

Kerry   March 24th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Who is Gordon Fischer? A former DNC chair? So, he's a fellow democrat right?

Is he employed by Obama? Is he a part of Obama's financial team?

The Clintons are going after the supporters and voters of Obama now. Sorry Hillary, Obama does not hold a fist around everyone's neck and threatens to squeeze if people utter anything insensitive.

All Fischer's comment proves, just like the Richardson endorsement, is that the Clintons power and grip on the Democratic Party is that of *fear* only.

Now that the demise of the Clintons is emminent, people are no longer afraid and speaking up against them.

mary   March 24th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Obama does anything to get the distraction off of him, it won't work. Obama's problem has to deal with patriotism!

david   March 24th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I'm so sick of idiotic comments by Obama's people and I can't wait to see Hillary become the nominee.

aaron, minneapolis mn   March 24th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Hillay hates tasting her own medicine. How many faces does this woman have? I look forward to seeing these tactics used against John McCain, but not a fellow Democrat. Hillary needs to quit being a hypocrit and focus on writing her exit speech.

Ryan, New York, NY   March 24th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

When will the Clinton people realize that they've lost and end this ridiculousness? Obama's campaign doesn't need to employ "gutter tactics" to win. Secondly, with her "kitchen sink" strategy, she's far from having the moral highground from which to throw these sorts of attacks about campaign tactics.

At this point, people are attacking because she won't leave at the end of a party. Like a bad houseguest, she won't leave even though the rest of us want to go on with our lives.

Independent-Latina-voter, Salt Lake City, UT   March 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

This is just pathetic! What is Bill Clinton trying to do by saying that "a contest between McCain & Hillary would be a contest of two people who love their country?!" He is obviously sending a clear message that Sen. Obama does not love his country!

TO THE DEMOCRATS: please wake up and see how the Clintons are destroying any chance that you will win the White House, they KNOW they do not have the nomination so now, they are out to destroy Sen. Obama and the Democratic party. Who will reel them in before its too late?!

The Clinton campaign started the negativity and now blames the Obama campaign............ SO dysfunctional!

God help us!

shar   March 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Must be why Obama needed a vacation in the Virgin Islands...dirty play is tiring.

One question, IF he becomes president, does he plan to just pick up and go on vacation when he picks a fight with another country and they say "mean things" about him.

I don't know about anyone else, but I want to know my president is up for the battle and not need to "soak up sunrays to unwind" esp when the average american will not be able to afford vacation this year.

Go Hillary!

Damien River   March 24th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

so much for the kool-aid named "change". i guess it does get some people get drunk and nasty as Obama campaign has shown over and over.

GoBama   March 24th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

How low will the democrats go?

Answer: Until our next President is John McCain.

RENEA,PLYMOUTH,MI   March 24th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

THE CLINTONS HAVE BEEN IN THE GUTTER SINCE THE START OF THIS ELECTION.THEY CAN DISH IT OUT,BUT THE CLINTONS CAN NOT TAKE IT!

maya   March 24th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

I really wish that Obama gave his race speech early in the primaries. So I could believe that it was more than politically motivated damage control.
The Wright issue won't go away because of Obama's choices, actions, and lack of putting it to rest completely.

maya   March 24th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

And Obama's campaign has been cleverly playing the GOP handbook from the beginning- calling and sending out mailers claiming that Hillary is "disingenuous" "dishonest" "polarizing" "calculating" "saying whatever it takes to win" among other things.

This is why I do not support Obama. He says one thing ("I'm a uniter" "I would never condone anti-American rhetoric") but does just the opposite by playing sneaky back door dirty politics.

They are all politicians. Obama just PRETENDS he is not- talk about disingenuous

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