March 26, 2008
Posted: 01:18 PM ET

(CNN) — Former Barack Obama adviser Samantha Power – who resigned from his campaign earlier this month after calling Hillary Clinton a “monster” — said Tuesday night she was stunned by the “political mileage” the New York senator had gotten from her comments on the timing of any withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.

"What I was saying is that you have to take into account what the generals on the ground are telling you," Power told a Columbia University audience Tuesday night, according to a report in the Huffington Post.

“Take for example that 3 a.m. phone call (a theme in a Clinton campaign ad)… She is not going to answer the phone and play a voicemail she recorded in 2007. That is crazy. She is going to judge the situation in 2009. Of course she is going to take into account what the generals have to say about the Iraq situation and what they are saying on the ground."

Earlier this month, the Clinton campaign seized on remarks made by Power – who had already left the Illinois senator’s campaign – that Obama "will of course not rely upon some plan that he's crafted as a presidential candidate or U.S. senator" to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq.

Clinton advisers said Obama's entire campaign was based on his attempts to contrast his early opposition to the Iraq war with Clinton's vote in favor of a resolution authorizing the use of force in that conflict — and fatally weakened by any suggestion that he might alter his current position.

"It turns out those attacks and speeches were just words. And if you can't trust Senator Obama's words, what's left?" said one Clinton campaign memo.

Despite her controversial exit from the campaign trail, Power seemed to suggest Tuesday night that she might be part of an Obama administration.

"Because of the kind of campaign that Senator Obama has run, it seemed appropriate for someone of my Irish temper to step aside, at least for a while,” Power told a Columbia University audience. “We will see what happens there."

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Samantha Power


let the people choose!!!!!!!!   March 26th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

HILLARY HAD A CHANCE TO CONSIDER THE ADVISORS OPPINION BEFORE AGREEING TO GO TO WAR IN THE FIRST PLACE, BUT SHE DID NOT!

MY GOD THIS WOMAN IS INSANE, SHE WILL SAY AND DO ANYTHING. AND THOSE SUPPORTERS OF HERS MUST BE JUST AS INSANE.NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THROUGH OF HER BS OR IS IT THEY WILL ACCEPT A LIAR, CHEATER AND BACK BITER JUST TO GET A WHITE WOMAN IN OFFICE. SHE APPEALS TO THOSE THAT WILL NEVER WANT A BLACK MAN OR WOMAN IN OFFICE AS WELL AS THOSE THAT SIMPLY WANT A WOMAN OF ANY CHARECTOR. THAT'S MY BEST GUESS, BECAUSE AS WE ARE LEARNING ALL OF THIS SO CALLED EXPERINCE IS NOTHING MORE THAN THE CLINTON BS THEY ARE SO VERY WELL KNOWN FOR. I GUESS ANYTHING WILL DO JUST TO GET WHAT YOU WANT, HUH? THEY THINK WORST OF YOU THAN I DO, SHE AND BILL THINKS YOU ALL ARE STUPID.

WAKE UP PEOPLE WE NEED TO GET THIS RIGHT, WE HAVE ALREADY BEEN THERE AND WE KNOW WHAT THAT'S ABOUT!

D R   March 26th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Arthur, are you telling me your taking 2 minutes of a pastors crazy sermon and blaming Obama! Have you forgot about Whitewater, NAFTA, the senate looking into impeachment proceedings on the Clintons, Her so called "under fire" Bosnia landing, Her lying about negotiating peace in Ireland… You my friend are looking for reasons to hate Obama! We cannot go back to the hate filled past. Your no different that Wright by dragging this on! These things I've stated here are direct Clinton involvement and Lies! Look at Peter Paul and the youtube Video Hillary doesn't want in the press! Look at the Ireland press right now and see what they are doing to Clinton! Do you expect countries like Iran and Iraq (that hate their own women), to give Hillary and the United States one once of respect?

Casadoro   March 26th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Some people should just stay in the library. Not every intellectual can be a good politician. Not knowing how to talk to journalists and what can be said and what not denote a dangerous infantilism. It seems that Samantha Power didn't learn anything from her gaffe.

Jay Graham, Dallas, TX   March 26th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Obama is a fake. Just the words, bombardic speeches, but no action. And this Haravard lady is again proven to be a bad mouth just as Michele said, " For the first time in my adult life, i am feeling proud of america". What kind of education these women are getting in Harvard?

clinton2008   March 26th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Obama's compaign team are sick just know to put their nooooses not in their business and blame blame Watch at yourself

Paul   March 26th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Samanta, the fact that you r greedy does not give you the right to be throwing mud at Senator Clinton.
If you do not remember, she was our First Lady, and now serves honorably our nation in the Senate.
Don't you see that you are attacking one of your own, a true Democrat.

So please why don't you go back and start teaching rather than wasting your time creating low attacks against an American who loves America.

HILLARY- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

VOTE DEMOCRAT- VOTE FOR CLINTON

Lorna Ware   March 26th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

If obama wins, he wont have STOLEN the nomination from Hillary. The very idea is both laughable and sad. Laughable because he is currently WINNING, and , sad because the idea that this was Hillary's to lose is a perfect example of her perceived sense of entitlement that has ruined her campaign to date.

Manuel TX   March 26th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

The problem is not with what Power said.

The problem is that it doesn't match Obama's campaign rhetoric, what he's been telling his supporters and everyone else.

Surely even a Harvard grad can wrap her brain around that. :)

From PA   March 26th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Obama looks like the evil character from Harry Potter!!!!!!!

Sheri   March 26th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I used to respect and admire Hillary. No more. I will not vote for her. I didn't trust my son when he lied to me, I do not trust her. If it takes another republican in office to truly change the way this country is run, then so be it. Putting a democrat in office just to put a democrat in office is not change. The citizens of this country need to be loyal to the country, to the people, but certainly not to a political party.

Dave, SC   March 26th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Power,

Wow, you should lay low and allow Hillary to continue digging her hole. If give her enough time, she will be in too deep to climb out!!!

Go Obama!!
Go McCain!!

BJ   March 26th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

who is leading by 171 votes its obama,please dont say it is obama who said that,it is powel ideas and which are correct,what clinton supporters dont know even if all clinton wins all the remaining states still she cant win nor beat obama,do your math please,i am A REPUBLICAN,but i like obama and if he becomes ademocrat nominee when mccain is sorry because i will defect and vote for OBAMA.
Arepublican but will vote for OBAMA 08

kenneth tewel   March 26th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Before Clinton supporters get too carried away with themselves over their candidates experience and depth of knowledge. Let's remember that both candidates have exactly two pieces of legislation with their name on it.

While Clinton supporters might suggest that Obama is inexperienced with only two pieces of legislation - what the hell has she been doing all these years? Whay aren't there more pieces of legislation that she originated?

Paul   March 26th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

To Arthur-Texas

Ok you take three lie's and I'll take three lie's Now I don't thing ether one of are hard drives could handle the list of lie's that are left from the Clintons

Hopemonger in NYC   March 26th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Ms. Powers, welcome to the rest of America where we revel in the Freedom of Speech. I am sure your sage counsel will serve our country in some respect well into the future.

Bill Young   March 26th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Look he can take aim at Hillary Clinton. WHO HASN"T.

There is a line a mile long of pundits whose very SALARY depends on the amount oh Clinton bashing they can produce. JUST ASK JACK CAFFERTY. His non stop Clinton bashing got him promoted.

So bash away…it just makes Hillary tougher, look tougher and the pundits look like effeminate versions of Richard Simmons.

Bayou Joe   March 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Say it like it is or you think it is. You should have stayed on, but the Obama campaign wants to stifle free speech. You have that right under the 1st Amendment. We may not like it, but you have the right to say it. No more apologies. Let the fur fly. or as Bill Clinton said today lets have it out and may the best woman win.

Paul   March 26th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Can any one tell What’s the difference between the Disenfranchising of Mich. And Fl who didn't vote and Disenfranchising the people that did and Hillary telling them to change

seth, minnesota   March 26th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

ugh im so sick of hearing about wright on these message boards. shut it. no one cares.

Cindy   March 26th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Nice to hear from Ms Powers again. I wish she didn't resign. I mean, I know why she did it, she didn't want her staying to detract from the issues.

Like Bill Clinton said, I don't think anybody should be forced to resign from the campaign.

Jean   March 26th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Say one thing in the campaign trail in front of lots of supporters because that is what they want to here and then, turn around behind the doors telling something else to the powerfuls; that is what the Obama camp has done at least twice. In fact, Power was in the middle of the mess. I don't understand why she thinks I will see Obama better suited than Hillary Clinton. Obama is as trustworthy as Hillary Clinton. In this case, I'll go with the pro., Hillary Clinton.

Jean
Miami Gardens

Slap Stick, Florida   March 26th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

CLINTONITES!!!!, If you can't take the heat then get out of the Kitchen. HIllary has yet to release tax returns, she has lied about Bosnia, lied about foreign policy experience, lied about overall experience. She is a liar and America does not need another liar in the White House. We have had the that for the past 8 years. NO MORE! NO MORE!

I will vote Republican before I vote for Hillary. McCain is shaping up to be more a liberal than Hillary and that is so sad to say.

The Rookie   March 26th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

We Democrats are blowing it. You watch, we will end up with McCain and we wont have anyone to blame but ourselves and our 2 candidates! Thats all we do is fight each other now, its beyond old and stale!
WAKE UP!

Oh by the way, once he is in office, then we get to hear each campaign blame the other. No wonder Republicans are loving this!

WILL WE PLEASE WAKE UP!

Helen   March 26th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Power, you have lost credit by using the word 'monster'. Now it is time for you to shut up. Obama will give you a job if he is a terrible as you.

Dawn Finley   March 26th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I found a speech that I had written in high school, many, many years ago which stated I Speak for Democracy. Not then, nor now, do I
believe it is the right of the press to favor one candidate over another.
The Clinton Administration left this country in good standing. They did not hurt the U.S. So, why do all people talk about how ruthless they are and how they harmed the US. This Harding nonsense is just that–nonsense. Why blame Hiliary for all the negative–O/Bama has been just as negative. CNN is not a democratic station and Cafferty, expecialy, is so one-sided it cannot even becalled good journalism.
Don't blame Hiliary for the negative. Look at both sides of the question and get the emotions under control. A lot of women news people appear to be just plain jealous of Hiliary. Too bad they don't have her intelligence.

Wang LI   March 26th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Obama is the best hope for America.

Bush opened the doors for Al-Qaeda in Iraq…
Sure enough, HRC will have Al-Qaeda at our gates…

It is time to wake up…
Being American, nowadays means so little good…
In a few years, there will be no country for us to stay in.

MJB in GA   March 26th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Dear Clinton Family-

Please leave the stage and take you tackiness back to Arkansas. We've had enough.

Sincerely,
The America People

Debra Hasan   March 26th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Looking over the comments, you can tell who the intelligent voters are.

They are the ones that are backing Obama. Clinton is a liar and would do anything to win. For the backers of Clinton, you have to be kidding, this woman has lied to you all and you still don't care.

If you don't vote for the right man, you going to be right where most of you all where, when you voted that idiot in. Whatever you do, don't blame it on minority, blame it on yourselves. I think, it stupid when you vote against your self interest. (Think about it)

MJB in GA   March 26th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Samantha Power is a great example for young women - independent, smart, and honest. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, manages to embody every negative (false, as to women in general) stereotype (literally every one, I think) out there about women. She is a calculating enabler who lies and plays on people's emotions/sympathies in seeking power for its own sake. She is a HORRIBLE example and is actively setting women back (as she has been for nearly 20 years at this point.) Nancy Pelosi - there's a great role model for young girls. Hillary is nothing but a pile of baggage, an embodiment of all the failings and hypocrisy of the Baby Boomer generation. 6 times. She knew. And her response??? She consciously used it to her advantage. How messed up is that???

Go ahead and censor me again, CNN….

brad from chicago   March 26th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Debbie , NJ she lied ,I will say it for her. Actually she thought he was her uncle and didn't want to throw him under the bus. Go Hillary

Ghost13   March 26th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Has Hillary or Obama both even bothered to attend a military base in the U.S. to see the perspectives of our men and women in uniform? They both seem like corrupt power hungry individuals. The whole democratic party is starting to resemble the pigs in "Animal Farm."

nowlin w.wells   March 26th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I hope name calling is not a mode of operation. I am in support of
Obama . Realizing that our best example of Action is can we campaign
to strength America.The Visa over stays, and patrolliing the Borders , is
very important. I suggest we make a priority to enforce our territory,
and our resources. Making good decisions is not name calling,nor is it
experiance without accomplishments.

John   March 26th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

All said it is pathetic ignorance that prevails here regarding the past weeks regarding the Rev Wright scenario… People have been waiting for some trivial incident to help corrupt their small minds into believing that Senator Obama would not make a good president. Whether you support him, hill or mccain,,, is it not time to demonstrate some sense of integrity within ourselves. are we not tired of exposing our ingnorance to the world.. Can we truly take this opportunity to show the world what the constitution of america really represents vs. what we have made it out to be… Imagine this,,, some new developing nation actually adopted our constitution, implemented it to its fullest, with all the diviersity of a population one could imagine… I bet we as a nation based on our historical history, would not recognize it…..And in the end we would probably find fault with it… So lets take this opportunity to move on and take advantage of this opportunity… The only reason why this garbage has been displayed and accepted is because we love a good Jerry Springer,,, show,,,After all is it not the ratings that keep any show on….The number who tune in…..Small minds are easily entertained…..Barrack said he believes in
America,,, well keep working it and he won't believe any more, maybe that is what he really needs to do….. Wake Up and smell the coffee

cc, Chicago   March 26th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Arthur - Texas

Please tell me you don't actually think Hillary Clinton would look better compared to Obama if you examine "half-truths" or utter lies? The woman has decades of examples of her distorted version of facts when it comes to her accomplishments.

As for Hillary's ability to deal with the economy - do you think taking a time out from world trade and home foreclosures is going to help the economy? Her plan from day one is to take a time out to examine the issues. A time out from home foreclosures would further exacerbate a credit crisis and likely cause an increase in home mortgage interest rates, thus putting those homeowners in trouble in a tougher spot in terms of getting refinancing. And frankly, the world is not going to stop and wait for us if we take a time out from trade to decide what we want to do. These are not "ready on day one" plans.

Jamobama   March 26th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I can see that Hillary and her supporters share a lot in common. No wonder they are so emotionally attached to this LIAR!!! If someone can't remember a simple trip, how is she going to remember what to d when she answer that 3:00AM call?

Dennis   March 26th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

It is a good point. Obama is going to pull the troops out, but he can't just say, "okay, boys and girls, pack your things and let's get out of here." He will need input from armed forces currently in Iraq on how to do it. Interestingly enough, this quote from a supporter can get distorted into something it doesn't mean, and yet when Hillary herself outright distorts her 35 years of experience (e.g. ducking sniper fire in Bosnia), which is the biggest reason she has to vote for her, little is said. If you can't trust what Obama says because of a comment by Powers, then you surely can't believe or trust anything Hillary Clinton says.

Nikki   March 26th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

This is my first year as a registered democrat…I'm starting to feel like I "jinxed" the party.

I will go back to my old ways of no being affiliated with any party.

Democractic Party is a major disaster. We had two of the best candidates and the way things are going, we'll have a third term of Bush's policies.

fran canada   March 26th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I can believe how many so called adults use the words shut up how disrepectful.

Truth, Honesty, Ethnics, Faith, & Values!!!!   March 26th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

The Clinton's are just concern with themselves and will not stop to they get what they want.

HRC is making it up as she goes. Bill Clinton said that the Clinton don't Quit. Just ask Monica. The Clinton's are in debt to other countries.

Hillary, Chealsea as well as Bill Clinton are all liars. Everytime they open their mouths out comes a lie…

An why is Hillary head always bobbin up and down? Oops that Bill…..

Nando, Florida   March 26th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

For all you Hillary nut jobs out there 30 Billion in Iraq , But its has nothing to do with our economy? Oh yeah if you guys forgot she also stood BY JOHN MCCAIN to vote for GEORGE W. BUSH's WAR!!!

Xavier - NJ   March 26th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Any politician that can lie to the American public with a straight face and say the following words "On my trip to Bosnia, I had to run with my head down while evading snipers bullets after landing at the airport" is either two things. 1) an uncurable sick liar 2) a mental basket case - That person should immediately resign and dissappear into obscurity.

ralph - Ellicott City, MD   March 26th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Hey Arthur, slow your roll.

Welcome back, Samantha. I hope you have learned a valuable less in during this fickle political season. Watch your step, next time. We need your courage and wisdom to tackle what lies ahead. It's a little unfortunate that during these trouble times, you can't call it like you see it. As far as I'm concerned, you went easy on the lady.

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   March 26th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Idiots one and all!

SNM, SEATTLE   March 26th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Hillary is definitely keeping her wedding vows "FOR BETTER OR WORST". If AMERICANS CAN DO THAT THEN LESS PEOPLE ON WELFARE! OBAMA IS NO ANGEL EITHER! I WAS "INSPIRED" BY HIM BUT LOST MY RESPECT AFTER HEARING HIS MENTOR REV. WRIGHT!

SAMANTHA POWER IS JUST DEGRADING HER SELF. SHE SHOULD KNOW BETTER. I WONDER IF SHE'S ALSO FEEDING INCORRECT INFORMATION TO HER STUDENTS AT HARVARD.

I HOPE CNN WILL POST MY COMMENT!

CB in FL   March 26th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Sick of back biting by Obama supporters, some commenters have said. Who is without a doubt viciously trying to destroy the party and steal the nomination with a take no prisoner mentality? HILLARY, you darn right! Say what you will about Senator Obama but, he remains the People's Choice!

Common Sense   March 26th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Powers is Refreshing. Hillary is doing nothing more than tearing this party in half. She plays with a republican playbook and has a sense of entitlement that is really disturbing. This race is over, but she seems to be avoiding reality along with most of the media.

anita   March 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Based upon Ms. Powers comments, an Ivy League education doesn't guarantee anything resembling common sense or uncommon sense.

Maxine   March 26th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Why is it, when I read this article I don't get half of what others put in their blog.

She is stating that he is going to make an intellegent decision not, just go in and do something without checking with the experienced personnel. Oh I don't know, isn't that what you do.

Oh wait, but Hillary who was in the WH during Bill's flings and new about all the ones in Arkansas; lied about her input with Ireland and oh wait, didn't dodge bullets after all is someone we can trust to use sound judgement. HMMMM Go Hillary! You are want this country deserves.

actxent   March 26th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

How many of you after living with your parents for 20 years did or agreed with everything they said? Did you not become your own person? You hypocrites.

I. Walter Jones   March 26th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

May fellow Texan? Arthur-Texas

Wake up and use your God given brain with your no thinking comments. Hillary has lied to the American people six times about her trip overseas. Stating she was under fire. Did you see the motion pictures where she was not under fire.? Who is the biggest lier. Hillary. Motion picture don't lie. Wake up! and smell the coffee Sir.

Hillary to the White House   March 26th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Would someone please shut Samantha Powers up.

Louis   March 26th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Arthur-Texas . . . LOL!! You don't know what the heck you're talking about. NONE of what you've said is true. You, like your candidate, are are a liar who will say anything to get your way and try to persuade people to your side. Neither Hillary nor any supporter of Hillary should EVER imply that someone else lies!! She has been caught in lie after lie after lie after lie after lie!! She has overstated EVERYTHING she has ever done. She has suggested (at least twice) that PLEDGED delegates could/should not honor their pledges — a suggestion that is UNPRECEDENTED in the history of American politics. She is pathetic now that it looks like she will not get the nomination. She suffers from a sense of entitlement and will stop at NOTHING to win. No one could have ever told me that I would turn my back on the party if anyone other than my candidate won (particularly since I LOVED Hillary once). But after watching this pathetically sinister and disgusting campaign that Hillary Clinton has put forth, there is NO WAY I would vote for her. At least John McCain has shown himself to be an honorable, albeit, misled man. I'd probably not vote or vote independent. But NO WAY WOULD I VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!!

kathleen "a typical white person" for OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   March 26th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I hate Hillary.

john   March 26th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

the only reason hillary is still in the campaign is because the unspoken belief that obama as a black is not elctible

Living in U.S.A. with my eyes open   March 26th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

If you very smart people thank 4 more yrs. of BushMcCain

Is ok for the country an that you, an the country is better off now then volt for McCain! ! ! ! ! !

An if you like the ever changing worlds of Clinton volt for her

Or just if you think its time for change ????
Obama 08

bond   March 26th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Blah blah blah, who cares. This race has been over since super tuesday.

Scoreboard Obama

Grif   March 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I suppose the name, say's it all… Trying to get a comment

acceptable Power…….!!! Now where did she find that Name..??

Chrissy, Texas   March 26th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

You Obama supporters are pathetic. You all sound like a bunch of whiners. You all think that the Hillary camp is being hard on Obama? You all are a bunch of idiots (like your candidate)! If Obama gets the nomination for the Dems then you will see what real mud slinging is really like. The Republicans will stop at nothing to bring this whimp down. Obama has no backbone, while vacationing in St. Thomas they asked him a question and he responded with " I just want to be left alone". What is that? He's an idiot, what makes him think that he is ready to be President? What a big loser!!!!!!!! I as a Democrat will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee and I can guarantee you a lot of others will too. Our eyes have been opened since seeing the Pastor Wright video…..and nothing was taken out of context! It came straight out of the horses mouth!

Brian   March 26th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I hate to tell you all this… but Hillary Clinton IS a monster. Ms. Power never should have resigned for her comments.

Clinton's manipulation, her lies, her blind ambition… none of it is good for our country. Our country deserves better than anything she and her foul husband have to offer.

Another Typical White Woman   March 26th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I'm thinking you are a "monster" as well. Not happy with your prior 15 mins of fame?

Go back to Obama and "officially" be his mouth. All of these advisor and former advisor's need to shut up.

Betty   March 26th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Glad you on your way back, Ms. Power. I think Hillary tells so many lies that she perhaps don't know when she tells them like Bosnia, ducking bullets. come on

Obama 08 is never late

lix   March 26th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

It is ashame this woman is desperatingly trying to get more than her 15 minutes of fame!!!

Clinton's plan for Irag is more logical, thoughtful, reasoning and completely right than Obama or any other candidate!!

Research people….all do some innocent real research!!

Mike   March 26th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Mike, Birmingham AL,

"Doesnt Hillary know it is mathematically impossible for her to get the delegates needed to win?"

You must be using a new kind of math because it is the same impossibility for Obama to get it too.

Mike   March 26th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Obama attacked Hillary first in the debates. His people leaked out things constantly. His people threatened the superdelegates while paying them lots of money to vote for Obama.

All this time Obama claims he is about change and not the politics as usual guy.

It proves that anyone that supports Obama does so by emotion rather than good judgment.

John   March 26th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Hillary reiterated that she refuses to quit the race before June. Excellent!

I'm a left-wing liberal, but I hate political parties, so I'd love nothing more than for one to be destroyed. Hopefully followed soon by the other one.

Party is irrelevent to my vote…I vote for people based on character and integrity.

As far as my vote,

Obama >> McCain >> Clinton

Stephanie-in-Vegas   March 26th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

GAWD! The fact that Clinton attract uneducated voters is SOOO evident. With every post they prove it. *sigh* SMDH

Carol   March 26th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

We all know what you said….thats why you were asked to leave the campaign. Really, as intelligent as you are suppose to be did no one ever explain the value of keeping your mouth shut? And by the by….bringing this up again is not helping dear. shhhhh…quiet time.

H   March 26th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

SHAME ON OBAMA. HE IS SUPPOSE TO BE THE NICE GUY - PEACE MAKER. BUT LOOK WHO IS BACK OR SHOULD I SAY SHE NEVER LEFT -Samantha Power. GO AWAY OBAMA

John in PA   March 26th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Wow and the Obamaniacs think that the Clinton camp are the only ones who are being negative and doing anything to win

Debbie, NJ   March 26th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Thank you Samatha. Hillary has met her match and she knows it. This is really what it takes. You may not be able to work on Obama's campaign but you have a right to your opinion just like any other voter. It really does take a woman to see Hillary for what she is. I think calling her a monster was putting it lighty and graciously.

All time liar   March 26th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

"A PROBLEM FROM HELL: AMERICA & THE AGE OF GENOCIDE" BY SAMANTHA POWER IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. SHE IS ABSOLUTELY POWERFUL. HER WRITING IS WIDELY READ AROUND THE GLOBE.

Thomas   March 26th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

"According to a Gallup Poll released Wednesday, 28 percent of Clinton supporters may break ranks to back McCain in November should Obama capture the Democratic nomination.

Meanwhile, 19 percent of Obama supporters say they will favor McCain should Clinton be the party's nominee. "

Clinton or McCane 08′

Jim   March 26th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Go see a psychiatrist and get some rest!

This woman suffers from the " I hate Hillary syndrome" and she needs treatment!

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   March 26th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Powers comments will have voters changing their mind and either voting for Hillary or McCain….so keep it coming Powers.

Ralph   March 26th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

If you heard the interview, like I did, you would know that Hillary lied about what was said. She figured, and rightly so, that most people, including the press, would not bother to check or report such boring details. Once again, Clinton lied for political gain. I guess that makes her a fighter to some. I think it just makes her untrustworthy, like most Americans do. That's why she has lost. Bu-bye Hillary.

Arthur-Texas   March 26th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Obama has been proven to be a liar.He was in the pews when rev wright said all those awful words about our country.He had denied it at first.
Then he said he co- sponsered legislation with Sen Dodd which turned out to be a lie,and then there is the whole Rezko mess.
What othe lies has he been telling that we don't know about?.

deezinhilsmof   March 26th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Grif your hood is too tight. It is cutting off oxygen to your brain.

Debbie, NJ   March 26th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Like Clinton said about Obama, "… And if you can't trust Senator Obama's words, what's left?" Hillary we ask the same of you.

Sophia   March 26th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Well we all know you haven't gone ANYWHERE. Like Wright, you're just officially off the rolecall to LOOK good.
I still think you are of low breeding to have gone & trashed, yes TRASHED our former First Lady & current Senator Hillary Clinton of NY. overseas. It would scare me to death, knowing you'd be the one answering that 3 am call. Give it a rest Sam.

Arthur-Texas   March 26th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Obama has been proven to be a liar.He was in the pews when rev wright said all those awful words about our country.He had denied it at first.
Then he said he co- sponsered legislation with Sen Dodd which turned out to be a lie,and then there is the whole Rezko mess.
What othe lies has he been telling that we don't know anout yet?

Hill riding McCain's jock   March 26th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

welcome back Ms. Power. You go girl.

Hill riding McCain's jock   March 26th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Glad to see ya back Ms. Power. You go girl.

nancy   March 26th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I am really sick of all the backbiting being done by the Obama camp they just don't give up. That Samantha Power person needs to get a life.

RAJ   March 26th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

why don't people let Clinton and Obama go through the whole process. Let the winner be the democratic nominee. What is the probelm and how it is divisive if all primaries are held, total votes counted and even at convention, superdelegate votes and aselects. I think it is wrong to ask any candidate to withdraw in the name of unity. It is not democratic.

kathe oakland, california   March 26th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Well Samatha if you are going to continue to say negative words about your own candidate - why in heck would he want you in his adminstration. Let's get real here - you obviously think you are so superior that Obama would certainly want YOU in his adminstration.

I think it is time that all you Obama campaign folks STOP TALKING and attempting to speak for the Senator. HE IS NOT A DEAF MUTE, if he wants to respond allown HIM to rspond not any of you. None of you can touch the Senator when it comes to the spoken word - you mislead what he thinks, you speak what you think. I am an OBAMA person, and I want to hear from my candidate Senator Barack Obama not you behind the scenes folks, who are not running for anything except to keep up with Senator Obama.
SO STOP TALKING. If there is an answer to some dirt,issue, whatever, first ask the Senator if he wants you to respond PLEASE.

MichaelP   March 26th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

CNN will you PLEASE start analyzing what is going on here, and show the differences between the 2 campaigns? The Clinton campaign continually slanders Obama's character by doing stuff like this… intentionally spinning a realistic caveat of Obama's Iraq plans to consult the generals into this:

"It turns out those attacks and speeches were just words. And if you can't trust Senator Obama's words, what's left?" !!!

What the heck? And to top it off, every time you have an article on the 2 campaigns, you report it as if like they are both doing the same thing. THEY ARE CLEARLY NOT!!!

L. Tran, TX   March 26th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Samantha,
You left not because of your bad-taste remarks on Clinton, you left because of your contradiction of Obama's Iraq policy (which you were/are the adviser), kind of contradicting yourself.

AnnaMarie   March 26th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Didn't the 3:00am little girl Casey Knowles denounce and reject Hillary answering the phone.. And if Hillary is sleep deprived and "mispoke" (= lie) to the caller doesn't that put our country at greater risk..

Vote Obama 2008

EDW   March 26th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

WELL SAID BEAU:

I'm an Obama supporter and I recognize that both these candidates have similar positions and both are trying to win. if there were 2 republicans still running, that race would be nasty too. Which ever one does win, all democrates have to back the nominee. If we're dumb enough to let our emotions drive us to McCain, then we deserved Bush all along.

Ratgurl   March 26th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Hold your ground Sam! Your comments were accurate, and your commentary true!

Mauri   March 26th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Jack, you are right. It's Obama who says (right now) that the day after he is ensconsed in the Oval Office, he'll have the troups on their way out of Iraq. Hillary says she'll handle withdrawal responsibly. Occasionally, Obama repeats Hillary's stand. So who knows what he will do, he's so busy worrying about what Hillary is saying. As for Miz Power, she should crawl back into her hole where she was banished to for spouting off her mouth in the first place.

deb in az   March 26th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

samantha powers is going to be part of sen obamas cabinet? please this woman reminds me of a second grader…….monster …..gosh will rev wright be part of this adminstration as well? just wait till the republicans have a hay day with this one……..im not in agreement with showing all your records either……youre giving the republicans too much info………. sen clinton didnt lie by the way, she did go to bosnia which in itself was to be commended……..but she did pad her resume by stretching the truth…..wait until the media brings out sen obamas resume, i should say his true resume………are you going to say that he lied as well? his resume is quite padded……..to go a step further it almost sounds like he lived in fantasy land………

brad from chicago   March 26th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

there similar because Obama hasn't came up a plan of his own yet. When are we going to see this plan? Talk about tax papers , where is his plan to do the job. Please don't go back and look at Hillary's comments and idea's, give us your plan . No boring speeches and no dreams of hope or change just a plan for the future of this nation. Vote Hillary until we see a better plan. Screw the tax papers.

ray from FL   March 26th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

The Limbaugh CHAOS program of having hundreds of thousands republicans vote in the Democratic primaries is working like a charm and even Cafferty has not really commented on its affect. Hillary only won the 1st step of the Texas vote because approximately 160,000 republicans voted for her and approximately 100 plus thousand in Ohio and now you see from yesterdays PA newspapers that hundreds of thousands of Republicans have crossed over and registered to vot in the upcomming April primary and Rush is having a GREAT BIG Laugh at all the apparentlt dumb Democrates who are letting their primary be hijacked. The result is apparent a McCain victory in November as the fighting has become fierce with the canidates saying anything. IE Hillary with her experience, what a joke and people believe it and that is truly amaizing. Come on Cafferty, PLEASE let us have your opinion on the cross over voting.

ROBERT APONTE   March 26th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Don`t think either candidate has what it takes to make it all the way. Both skirt the issues that are paramount to the sucess of the U.S on the global stage and waste precious time flinging mud balls at each other when the appropriate thing to do is to demonstrate the ability to negotiate the issuses of the day. Clinton is a known commodity and no matter how much make up she puts on she can`t mask the phony that she is. Obama has not shown that he can take Clinton out given the countless opportunties to do so. Maybe he too is ducking the sniper fire…

Beans   March 26th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

You were right…she IS a MONSTER, and most of us agree. let's move on though. Media–there are bigger and better issues than this BS and Reverend Wright and Geraldine Ferraro. Stop digging for stuff to write about and print. Y a w n . . . . . .

All time liar   March 26th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Who was caught red handed? . Of course Senator Clinton the all time a liar!. Dodging sniper bullets. What a joke!. Please, drop out right now!

t   March 26th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

LifeLongDemocrat:
did you listen to his race speech and not just the "taken out of context" parts played on the news. it was more substantive than anything hillary has said while flailing her arms and raise her voice. Not only that, it take courage beyond what hillary is capable of to do that. Name one thing she's done that would even compare. Oh wait….. she's too busy misspeaking about dodging gun fire. The woman will say anything. How many times has she changed her message throughout this campaign. Obama has stayed true (until the clinton hit machine and baselessly attacked him) and is still able to face controversy with dignity and candor, while still staying true to his message. Hillary couldnt even admit until about 2 months ago or less that she was wrong on Iraq, even though she would take every chance to blast the Bush administration about it.

fred   March 26th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Thanks Jack!!! At least there are people like you that know the facts!!

Joshua   March 26th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Everybody, on both sides, isn't it apparent that we are coming to the end of the two party system? Both Hillary and Obama have lied, and we all knowthat every other President or candidate has lied for political gain more likely than not. We know for sure Clinton #1 has lied, many are convinced Bush has lied numerous times, its pretty clear JFK and FDR both told lies and kept secrets for their personal pleasure and "national interests," soon we will probably be talking about what McCain has lied about, and we could go on and on to look at comments made that don't really add up by each individual in political history. My suggestion would be that we all come to the conclusion that all politicians seem to "bend the truth" to tickle our ears with what we want to hear (and yes that goes for the Obama supporters and all you dejected Romney folks.) Most recently and clearly Obama did change his story (misspoke, "misremembered," changed his tale etc.) on camera concerning just how many of Rev. Wrights comments he was aware of before just a couple weeks ago (video to prove it can readily be accessed on CNN and Fox broadcasts.) He also changed his story concerning how much money was raised for him by his friend who is now in criminal trouble. Clinton "misspoke" about her landing in Bosnia back in 1996, and has clearly decided not to accept the DNC's ruling that Florida and Michigan should have no delegates after initially agreeing to accept and support that decision.

So lets stop trying to get the moral "highground" in pointing out how dishonesty the other sides' candidate is and just accept that: Republicans lie, Democrats lie too, Independants lie, that Green party guy that we all want to forget lies, and most of us tend to lie when it is deemed in our best interests. If you don't want someone who lies, we had better elect someone who is deeply, personally religious who views it as a mark on their character and integrity if they lie, and who has some kind of feeling of remorse towards a higher power. Of course, most of us don't like these folks because they don't tell us what we want to hear in every situation. Oh and by the way, to all the Obama folks, he obviously doesn't qualify as one of the above, as he is getting himself quite used to telling these "lil white fibs" as he gets more into a national race. It is quite comical to see Obama self-righteously insinuate that Bush lied to get into Iraq (I am no Bush apologist, but this is an interesting insight) and that the President is a religious extremist; meanwhile he lies about his attendance and involvement during racially bigoted, extemist, and hateful sermons in the name of God and the Bible at the church he chose to attend for 20 years, and from the Pastor who converted him, married him, and baptized his daughters.

Chris In California   March 26th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Samantha Power is out for revenge? For what? Because SHE cast serious doubt that Barack Obama will do as he promised and end the Iraq war when she was interviewed by the Foreign Press? I guess she did not realize it would get back to us.

Belle   March 26th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Look….Clinton had done nothing for months when Obama Slurred her subtlely. I personally think she should have come out swinging A lot SOONER.

The WRIGHT controversy was ABOUT why Obama sat there for 20 years while the Pastor was Spewing Hatred toward us "typical white folks".

Instead of answering the question HIMSELF. He explained, rationalized and NEVER answered the question. Sorry folks, a LOT of us "typical White folks" find Wright's comments SO OFFENSIVE that we would have LEFT the Church. Obama takes it one step further. Friday he said if he knew those kinds of comments were happening, he would have left the church….BUT MONDAY he said he HEARD the divisive comments, and chose to stay.

If MY PASTOR said anything like Wright did, including SNIDE remarks about Black Americans…I would NEVER sit in the pew again. PERIOD.

Clinton, when asked the question, simply said Wright would NOT be HER Minister. Obama, I believe, spews out hatred with subtleness. Perhaps from listening to Wright for all those years. I personally have MORE hope with each new generation. But Wright has offended all of those "typical white folks" that gave their LIVES for equal rights. Even if he denounced Wright…it does not change the fact he stayed there. Besides that, in denouncing him, he said he "Disagreed with him Politically." What in the heck does THAT mean?

So NOW both Obama and Clinton sling MUD at each other, and this is like slinging cotton balls compared to what the Republicans will do to Obama in November. McCain will do what Obama does….one of HIS supporters will fire off a Huge mudball, then McCain will immediately apologize…but the mudball is STILL there in the Media.

Right now between Clinton and Obama…the best mudball will stick, I guess.

Stacy Clarks, Texas   March 26th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Take the monster comment out, and the hype around this election, and looking at each candidate as if we expect them to be perfect….

powers has a very valid point……I would hope you people would want a president that does not act rashly based on conditions today, and apply it to conditions tomorrow, even if the solutions for today is not appropiate for solutions tomorrow (case in point, that is what Bush did, and look how far it got us?!?!?)

SHE HAS A VERY VALID POINT, I WANT A PRESIDENT THAT LOOKS AT ALL ANGLES BEFORE ACTING

STOP THE HATE, VORE OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!

Do we need to redefine "lie"   March 26th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

"And if you can't trust Senator Obama's words, what's left?" said one Clinton campaign memo.

Kind of calling the kettle black, eh, Hillary?

We can't trust your words or your supposed 35 years of experience as Bosnia, Northern Ireland, NAFTA etc, etc have all PROVEN.

You were named after Sir Edmund Hillary, must have missed you commenting on his recent death, ooops.

Chelsea was in harms way jogging near the WTC the morning of 9-11, what's that, she was soundly sleeping… ooops.

The ads are writing themselves as we speak and they are not made up issues, or swiftboating you, they are your boatload of actual LIES, not 'taken out of context", "misquoted", "sorry if anyone misunderstood what I meant", they are YOUR LIES.

Grif   March 26th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

@##$%%^$##%^$%##%$%^^

Still as I said….. Come December.. The Mullato will be JUst

Another Burning Ember!!!!!! Pity your so Blind..
AND BIggots to Go!!!!

Gail   March 26th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

They should use the same stagery when they put the troops in there to get them out. What's the problem? No matter who said what get them out of there.

t   March 26th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Here we go again!!
March 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Here we go again. Another Obama supporter loudly lashing out at Hillary Clinton. If Obama had any record of achievement in the Senate or if he had any meaningful plans instead of mere vague campaign promises, then his staff and supporters wouldn't always have to resort to attacking Senator Clinton. Obama, you won't be able to win in November even if you do steal the nomination from the most qualified Democratic candidate.

I mean come on you are seriously delusional. I mean seriously. Do you know who started all of this negative campaigning? it was Hillary. It was and if you cant see that (which it looks like you cant) you are delusional. The only reason Obama's campaign is doing this is because for far too long she went unchallenged, yes SHE went unchallenged. Obama wasnt going to do this at the beginning of the campaign because it is easy fodder for republicans and they have plenty plenty more on her and her people that obama has been considerate enough not to go that far. Unfortunately She will do anything to get the nomination that she has completely dragged and mis-represented and lied about a fellow democrat in an attempt to destroy his political career, for her own ego. Truly disturbing that there are people who think like you and would rather have a corrupt, power hungry, un-independent person to lead our country just because bubba, in all his glory and wisdom didnt get us into any wars (he did) the left wing media, however, were too afraid to question it, and allowed our military and intelligence agencies to become weak, leading up to 9/11. Its the truth. I wish it weren't but it is. you people who support clinton need to do a serious check on where your priorities are and what is good for the country.

Vanessa for Obama   March 26th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Hilary has REALLY proven this lady to be "right!" She is a monster! Just thin, I used to admire the Clintons. I would defend them at every turn at work during his 1st and 2nd terms. Now, I will vote for McCain, and leave the democratic party, if the nomination is given to Hilary. She said that Obama should have left his church for what the pastor said; then she should have left Bill for his destruction to women. But, oh, she could've been traumatized from the sniper fire. WOW!

Gail   March 26th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

You would think the media would fine something more important to talk about. Bring us the news. Better yet bring us the newly fresh updated news. Rev Wright is old news.

Grif   March 26th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

So thats how you win!!! Cheat while a comment is still being made…..

You! MUST BE REALLY INSECURE…………

Farrell, Houston, Tx   March 26th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary is an experienced liar and cannot be trusted to be accountable. Her personal ambitions out weighs her ability to tell the truth and can and will prove to be very dangerous. If she lies about her no vote for war, can you trust her as your president. She lied about bullets flying over her head while in Bosnia. You tell me how one "misspeaks" about something like that when our soldiers are being shot, killed and psychologically injured. She throws a stone then hides her hand and that is dangerous not only for Americans but nationally. The "real" Hillary is a liar.

Lostfigs   March 26th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Powers was wrong to tell the British press that a sitting United States Sanator is a "Monster". I would say the same thing if it were someone from Hillary's camp.

Carl   March 26th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

WHY does CNN have this hate-filled person on its news again, Samantha Powers knows no politics and i base my opinion on the mere fact that she isn't drawing any good attention to Obama, the Obama camp all the sudden seems so hate-filled now with Rev. wrights scandal arising as well, i just don't understand why all the CNN anchors seem so angry at Hillary when the woman is an intelligent, sharp and dedicated candidate and certainly will be a President for all races, not just ONE…
Long Beach, CA.

American Girl   March 26th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Any president HRC, JSM, or BHO will not be able to make a true plan for IRaq until they have had an opportunity to
1. Meet with the Generals Running the War
2. Meet and Discuss Options with Allies (oh, because of Bush we have none)
3. Meet and Review information with their cabinet.

I think all of these candidates are making political talk… Our young men and women are dying everyday. It is a broken record to keep saying the war should not have been fought. The problem is we are there now and we need to decide how to resolve this issue.

Victory may not be destroy all the Terrorist… like some think.. new ones are born everyday.

Victory just might be in sitting down with both foes and enemies and coming to a common agreement. I.e. No one wants their people and children dying. We may have to decided that our great republic's government system may not be best for everyone.

This is why I support Barack… he may not hav foreign affairs experience… but he is willing to talk about negotiation.
This G.W.Bush policy of you are either for us or against us… is what has saturated US Policies….( HRC even abides by this …..recall - Bill Richardson).

I beleive that Rev.Wright was basically stating that America can not just go around imposing our values on other nations.
.

ralph   March 26th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Just wait until the RNC starts in on Obama. He will definetly get a taste of swift boating. If Obama is the nomine the Republicans will have a field day. The T V adds are in production even as we speak.

Jack   March 26th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Ah doy…I think Clinton has been saying for several months now that she would first listen to the Generals on the ground and meet with her military before any troop removal. Powers, it's your guy Obama who has said up until recently that he would remove troops immediately. CLINTON was the first to say she would listen to Generals on the ground. Get your facts straight!

Beau   March 26th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter and I recognize that both these candidates have similar positions and both are trying to win. if there were 2 republicans still running, that race would be nasty too. Which ever one does win, all democrates have to back the nominee. If we're dumb enough to let our emotions drive us to McCain, then we deserved Bush all along.

t   March 26th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

read this article. Very good at putting the campaign in perspective. You want your leaders to actually leader on follow the wind and then make some back handed insult when they are caught straight lying.

An Agnostic Democrat   March 26th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Geez, imagine someone willing to take a stand in the face of adversity and asssess the conditions properly before going headstrong into the wind with "no plan for success" McSame as Bush or empty "plan", "solution" and "promise" trouble- telling- the-truth-Clinton.

Chuck in Oregon   March 26th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

No she will not be answering that 3 am phone call, unless she is dreaming.

Mark   March 26th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Folks, digest it. She is telling the truth.

Some of you ignorant folks have to read more & get some knowledge before accepting what is true & what is imagination.

Despearation is an act of timidity not valor.

Corey, Maryland   March 26th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Yeah Samantha Power, you are a great person!! Thanks for pointing out many more of Clinton's lies, there are so many so there is only so much you could do, you will be great in an Obama administration.

Obama Richardson 2008

Sick   March 26th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Beam me up Scottie; there is no intelligent life down here!!

Sante   March 26th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Dear Samanta,
Obama is just echoing Mrs Clinton plans on Economy, on War , actualy on everything
I was listenig your interviw on BBC, boy, tolking about vannity!

Lou   March 26th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

"if you can't trust senator obama's words, what's left?' Mrs Clinton said under a hail of sniper fire.

jp/michigan   March 26th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Obama is the KING of dirty politics, ask those who ran against him for the Illinois Legislation!

Independant   March 26th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Barack Obama needs to bring her back into the campaign! Lets pretend we're all adults.

Sushim Mukerji   March 26th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

After all these years I am happy that my sons did not go to Harvard. If they did they would have had to agree to such opiniated professors to get good marks.

Tex   March 26th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

You can trust Obama's words. Clinton, herself, admitted that she "misspoke", didn't tell the truth, fibbed and just bald-faced lied.

JS   March 26th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Steal the nomination? That's a joke right?
The distance between Hillary and Obama on the issues is very small. So one asks why vote for one over the other? Obama has style, grace, and intelligence.. Hillary? I think she might be intelligent.. not sure though thus far she hasn't shown that side of herself. Obama has been honest and forthright.. Hillary has not. Obama is the person I want answering the red phone.. not someone who has proved she will lie, cheat and steal to get what she wants. I so got over the Clinton's in the 90's.. time to move on.. turn the page if you will.

Samantha would be a wonderful addition to Obama's administration.

charlotte   March 26th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

WINK WINK, need I say more.

vic nashville,Tn   March 26th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Hi Samantha what you doing here? Can you remember we said good bye to you !!! that mean get out from our face

MAKE HER LEAVE NOW   March 26th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Hillary is a Liar! Hillary is a Liar! There is no such thing as a written "mispoken" word. Hillary is a liar!

Mack   March 26th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Obama supporter keep saying that Hillary will do anything to win. Obama will do anthing to win too. Whats Up.

HD   March 26th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Yeah, you can tell when the Hillary has lied - the moment her head starts to bobble after a speech. Just imagine all of her fellow followers bobbling their heads in agreement. aha!

CW in Dixie   March 26th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Isn't this woman a little old to be name calling?

TJP   March 26th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Samantha Power. Another good reason for a Democrat to vote for McCain if Obama wins the nomination.

Jay   March 26th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

So is she coming back to the campaign to return the gift from Tiffany's?

Adam   March 26th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Samatha Powers is an idiot still trying to get her fifteen minutes. Move on lady! We all have. The attack the Clinton campaign was validated and effective. If the Obama camp took you back it wouldn't surprise anyone. He's becoming notorious for backtracking on his words.

Kathleen in Oregon   March 26th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

This woman doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut.

Just knowing that Obama would staff his administration with people like her is another reason NOT to trust his judgement.

She sounds almost as full of herself as her main man…OBAMA.

Quite a self-righteous bunch of folks in that camp.

maggie vt   March 26th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Hillary says words don't matter?????? guess she meant the lies she has told about her accomplishments and experiences?????

Independent in DC   March 26th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Any person with rationale and common sense could she what she was saying. Unfornately, many of us are very short on both rationale and common sense.

Hillary supporter MA   March 26th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Samantha - you are a MONSTER and you speak line one

NickNas   March 26th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Darn it Samantha!!!

Now you KNOW given the demographics of Hillarys supporters you need to keep from injecting FACT and LOGIC into any situation.

No worries though, the ones of us who can read a book understand very well. Take it down a few notches next time for them though ok??

CNN - an Obamination or an abomination?   March 26th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Go AWAY!! Whatever you say will not change my mind. I will vote for Hillary or McCan and there is nothing you can do about that. HAHA

zina   March 26th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

The headline of this article is so misleading. I beg each of you to read the article before crying foul on Sen. Obama. The article is actually well written and speaks about war policy and troop withdrawls. Can the democrats at least be united on one thing?

Obama '08

Tanya, Chicago   March 26th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Same old politics….

Did'nt Obama promise to pull out troops unconditionally?
Now he changed his stance to "Depends - What the generals says!"

Is this the CHANGE Obama is promising?

Sunny   March 26th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

This news will help Obama or not?

Mike Jones   March 26th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary your husband has been to Rev. Wright's church before. Why did you not mention that yesterday? hmmm….

misspoke = lie

denisemw1@sbcglobal.net   March 26th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

please , please,please can we move on!!!!!!!
stop bring up REV WRIGHT And the half done reporting , have anybody listen to the all of the message

The republican's are have a party !!

Anyone but a Republican!   March 26th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Samantha Power is an incredibly intelligent woman. Her one off remark, a soundbite we like to judge an entire persons life with - shouldn't be what we remember about her.

HILLARY OR OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Republicans are liars. Think of the US Economy with 5 or 10 or 20 more years of the Iraq War. WHAT ECONOMY???

aware   March 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Samantha, you had your day and your typical Obama supporter rant. Obama is finished and so are your hopes for a power position in an Obama administration. :)

Obama will never be president of the USA. He lacks judgment, truthfulness, credibility and trustworthiness. He is a fatally flawed candidate.

Hillary the HOPE of 08 and the smart choice or McCain! :)

john   March 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Samantha Power rocks. She is exactly the kind of new blood we need in US foreign policy: post cold war, hyper intelligent and well informed. A big reason to support Obama is the new culture of young, smart, tech savvy people he will bring to government. We desperately need the best and brightest of a new generation in Washington. Out with the old, in with the new!

MP-Pennsylvania   March 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Samantha, You were and are right. She is a monster destroying Democratic party and the country. No wander she is related to camelia bowls who destroyed a family.

Powers   March 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Why was this not left in?

Thanks for the heads up that you might be part of an Obama administration. One more reason not to vote for Obama!!!!

Vig   March 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Oh put a sock in it.

Former Obama Supporter   March 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Hillary is right. Obama says one thing to Americans and then says another behind closed doors. I am glad Samantha said this out loud so that America can see that Obama is lying.

LifeLongDemocrat   March 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Who cares what she has to say. Let's hear some substance from Obama. We haven't yet!

charles   March 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

what Samantha said is the truth and Hillary knows it too. She was reacting to the "Monster" comment more than anything. She seems to be a very intelligent lady too. worth having on a team.

GoAway   March 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

First you and now Rev. Wright and then you come again. I don't believe you want Barack to win.

pmet   March 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

You mean Hillary has a problem with a strong woman speaking her mind? Amazing, considering she is trying to shove herself down the throats of women as part of some kind of new feminism. Considering she decided to stay with Bill to advance her political career and then lied, repeatedly, about her foreign policy experience, she shouldn't speak out against anyone else.

Debby   March 26th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Oh just shut up Powers you already cooked your goose with your big mouth. Go join Wright in retirement and keep out of politics.

Edd   March 26th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Issue #1: ECONOMY!

HILLARY is the electable candidate! Vote for her!

Mk   March 26th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

After yesterday's Reverend Wright comment Hillary Clinton is fair game to just about anything.
Her supporters simply need to accept that their candidate has created this mess for herself. Now she can wallow in it.

stanley   March 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

mrs powers can do Obama a huge favour by staying away from his campaign.

Mike, Birmingham AL   March 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Why hasn't Hillary dropped out yet?

Doesn't her campaign know it's virtually mathematically impossible for her to get the delegates it needs to win? When the super delegates cast their votes, there is no way they are going to over ride the will of the people - if that happens, they know that the disenfranchised voters would rather make their statement by not voting in the general election at all.

Sue   March 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Samantha Power is correct, you cant just blindly pull the troops out, there is strategy.

Again Clinton is taking things out of context.

Hillary is a liar, anything to win!

Here we go again!!   March 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Here we go again. Another Obama supporter loudly lashing out at Hillary Clinton. If Obama had any record of achievement in the Senate or if he had any meaningful plans instead of mere vague campaign promises, then his staff and supporters wouldn't always have to resort to attacking Senator Clinton. Obama, you won't be able to win in November even if you do steal the nomination from the most qualified Democratic candidate.

rs   March 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

"She is not going to answer the phone and play a voicemail she recorded in 2007."

LOL!

Female Power!   March 26th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Good for you, Samantha. Hopefully people will see that it's okay for a strong, educated woman to speak the truth and call another woman what many of us are now seeing her as…a monster!