April 1, 2008
Posted: 12:42 PM ET
Clinton’s bowling solution was incredibly creative. And an April Fool’s joke.
Clinton’s bowling solution was incredibly creative. And an April Fool’s joke.

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton challenged Barack Obama to a primary season bowl-off Tuesday, with the winner to top the party’s ticket this fall.

“And when this game is over the American people will know they’ll have a president who’s ready to bowl on day one. We don’t have a moment to spare because it’s already April Fools Day,” she told reporters at a Pennsylvania press conference.

The New York senator that added it was time for the Obama campaign “to get out of the gutter. For all the pins to be counted…” and said she would spot him two frames.

Clinton may have been joking – but in a winner-take-all bowl-off, she might have the edge. This Saturday in Altoona, Pennsylvania Obama came in a distant third in a three-way bowling game, finishing with an underwhelming score of 37 over seven frames.

“I was terrible,” the Illinois senator told the crowd at the bowling alley, according to the Associated Press. "My economic plan is better than my bowling.”

Responded one unimpressed bystander: "It has to be."

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Watch Obama struggle at the lanes

Watch Clinton issue her bowl-off challenge

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Molly   April 1st, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Good for Hillary. She obviously has a great sense of humor considering the trips and stress and criticism she endures and does it with her chin up, ready to continue this race. Hurray Hillary!

Veronica   April 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This was funny. I am surprised at the reaction from Obama supporters. Can't you stop the hate for a few minutes and enjoy a joke. This is one of the reasons I like Hillary. She is smart, truly loves her job, tough and has a sense of humor. Thanks for the laugh Hillary. I am sure Obama will have a smart come-back. He also has a sense of humor.

Kevin   April 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I'm pretty sure this is a prank….

Michael   April 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Rudy, Be quiet.

Wendy   April 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Go ahead, Obama. Take her up on it!! It's the only shot you'll get at being on the ticket at all…..

Jeff in WI   April 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

""This Nomination cleary belongs to Hillary ""

this is the root of the problem…look how undemocratic that sounds.

""and she has earned it""

well, the numbers thus far sure beg to differ.

Sue Smith   April 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Don't you people know what a JOKE is? I thought this was very funny. She wasn't belittling Obama. She was just trying to lighten the moment.

ryan   April 1st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

even though its a "joke" it doesn't mean its funny by any means….watch the video, she had to read this off a piece of paper and nobody laughed except for her campaign manager in the back…sorry ladies (ie hillary's only supporters) she is done…stop coming on here and saying that obama is a bad person just because your candidate lies and sticks with her dead beat husband who cheated on her only so she could run for president…she is so lame, go away please

Jim   April 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hillary deserves the nomination not only for her programs and service to the country in politics but because she has put up with and survived the most incredible hurdles one after the other!

America wants you, HIllary!

loyola   April 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Obama is hosting a 3 on 3 tournament. How about Sen. Clinton lace up some sneakers to settle who gets the Democratic nomination? I'll take a wild guess that she wouldn't be up for that challenge.

DB, San Francisco   April 1st, 2008 4:37 pm ET

How about the candidates compete in the 5 most popular sports in America (football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and golf). I'll give people 1000-1 that Obama would wipe the floor with Clinton.

Fed up in Texas   April 1st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

You people that vote for Obama will cause the US to fall. How can you even consider putting a "baby" in the White House? He needs to grow a little more. You may not like Hillary but she is the best shot we have at keeping the US on top of the world. Obama will bring us down because it will not know what to do. STOP THE MADNESS, DO NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA!

chris Alabama   April 1st, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Her humor makes my skin crawl.

Eugene   April 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Clever. If we were voting on humor Senator Clinton would have my vote. This was a great way for her to lighten the mood surrounding the Democratic contest.

Apaul   April 1st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

What a lame. If she wants to do comedy she needs to hire someone to write for her. Not even remotely humorous.

RK   April 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Once more, CNN found something to make a joke out of Hillary. Get a life.

Hillary '08

Jacob   April 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

desperate

James   April 1st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

That ain't gonna happen.

B SEXTON   April 1st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

As a democrat Sen. Obama should drop out of the race. Clinton is the only one that can beat John McCain in the fall. Obama"s chance of beating McCain is just as good as gas dropping to 99 cents a gallon.

anonymous   April 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I thought Hillary's comments were a hoot! About Obama's low score… About bowling…there are 10 frames in a game (with two extra balls thrown if you get a strike in the 10th frame). After the 2nd gutter ball, why in the heck didn't Obama use his reputed superior judgment to ASK FOR SOME HELP?? We don't need another president that is too stubborn or prideful, ignoring advice, and determined to go it alone. 7 1/2 years of that mentality was more than enough…

Roger   April 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I say that Obama can stay in the race as long as he wants.

Hillary '08!

Sharon   April 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Hello!
Love the Media bias……..you set up stories to incite people's bad feelings, then CLAIM the race is dividing people….MEDIA…DO YOU THINK VOTERS ARE STUPID?

Go Hill!   April 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Love the Media bias……..you set up stories to incite people's bad feelings, then CLAIM the race is dividing people….MEDIA…DO YOU THINK VOTERS ARE STUPID?

arlene Hayles   April 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I believe we should get back to the issue of the Camp.. less horsing around..

Obama o8!..He will win Pa..hands down

merle 7   April 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I must say she does have a sense of humor,if no personality but to be honest we don't want you near the democratic ticket let alone on top of it.

David   April 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

The only joke here is Hillary's campaign. Arrogant, conceited, over-confident, no plan of any kind to deal with a challenge from an opponent.

Wow - am I talking about Hillary's campaign or the invasion of Iraq - which she authorized.

Maybe she should try bowling - she's bound to be better at that than she is at governing - or campaigning.

The big difference between Hillary and Rocky is that Rocky had a chance to win, and he had the trust of more than fifty percent of the American people.

You see Hillary - you're not Rocky/ the underdog - you're the establishment. You are to Barack Obama what the the British Empire was to the Colonies. I expect a similar outcome.

Hanging Chad   April 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Grasping at straws…

Mary, Ohio   April 1st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I'm unimpressed with her sense of humor. She should stick to lying.

CLINTON2008   April 1st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

go go go Hilary and never give up. we are with you

Rudy   April 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I have a great game we all have been playing for the last year "The Obama Card Game". You don't have to do anything but you can still become a Presidential Candidate as long as you play with the right people! This Nomination cleary belongs to Hillary and she has earned it. They have over 20 years of taxes filed by Hillary and people are crying about what again? Crying is a past time for folks like Obama but the time has come for the cry of Wolf to stop! Mr. Obama step aside and let a real American Woman take her rightfull place as President of the United States of America and stop crying Wolf like a little kid who needs attention!

Hill for Pres   April 1st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Why are you all spazzing out about this? She's JOKING around. WQow. Lighten up, people.

B SEXTON   April 1st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

OBAMA AND CLINTON BOTH CAN BOWL WHILE MCCAIN IS EXERCISING HIS PRESIDENTIAL DUTIES

Anonymous   April 1st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Haha.
Hey, all you Obama supporters…do you have to write in all CAPS?! The rest of the world can read!

John   April 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The Hillary jokes are for those who are dimensional.I bet if Hillary beat Obama in bowling ,his supporters will cry foul.Well we don't as Hillary supporters we say it the way it is.That is why Hillary is a winner all the way to the white House.YESSSSS Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go!!!!!!!!

Jeff in WI   April 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Ad latest PPP poll shows Obama has widened his North Carolina margin to 18 points…

Gobama!

bernice   April 1st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hillary is an "idiot".

Kevin, Louisville, Ky   April 1st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Chill guys ..its just humour …..give the lady a break…please ..thank you …

btw Hillary we are awaiting the tax returns , can you give us some humour on that?

thanks

mp   April 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

So he can't bowl…So what???…There's lots of other things he can do that Clinton can't…Tell the truth for one…Motivate people who have never voted before, play a mean game of basketball?…This is a really stupid thing for her to bring up and since she has no sense of humor whatsoever, she deserves the stupid comments left on this site.

tiredofthecrap   April 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

TO: Texan on a Mission of truth!

MRS. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. IS ABOUT HER ADULTEROUS HUSBAND. If someone where asking these stupid questions to her you would get mad wouldn't you.

LOL, that would be a pretty amazing thing as she is no longer with us. Here is a question for you…..many of cheating husbands out there, are wev(meaning you) implying race here? GROW UP!

Jeff in WI   April 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Latest Rasmussen poll shows that Obama has closed the Pennsylvania margin to 5 points…

Gobama!

lh   April 1st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

This is actually an interesting idea, even though I know it was a joke. Wouldn't it be weird if they did have a "bowl-off"? Not for the actually nomination, but as a cross party fundraiser for the Democratic party. It would be an interesting way to illustrate that we are indeed one party, and it would raise a lot of money for the general election candidates.

Just a thought.

Dani   April 1st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Obama supporters are naive! He smooth talks them and spins their heads around and they don't even realize he's lieing to them! Your invisible to him! He didn't stick around in Mississippi to thank his voters and he's not going to thank you sincerely! He's the I gotta eat and run kinda guy!
What a joke! He'll do anything for a vote. The very same people he put down repeatedly before the crowds while giving speeches saying that they are the only voters Hillary can attract- the uneducated, lunch box democrats! (Well, news for you, they aren't so uneducated! ) are the very same people he tried to fit in with chugging a beer and bowling with, pathetically I might add, as if to tell them he's just your down-to-earth ordinary guy! Yeah right! He may as well have had a violin in his hands rather than a bowling ball. He may as well spat in their faces, told them he thought he was too elite for them, but he'd take their vote anyway.
Mr. Teflon is going to have his day in court and lose big just like the other teflon don!
By an educated voter!
Big #'s
Hillary 08
Obama 37

ALBO   April 1st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

How atupid can this become ?? And how can we qualify CNN for
publish such promimenttly ??

ALBO

Charles Hardeman   April 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

isnt it funny how you get the impression obama fans decide their politics the same way they decide American Idol?

Oh Canada'   April 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

yeah

Michael in Columbus, Ohio   April 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Hillary, when are you going to pay your bills here in Ohio you stiffed on your vendors here, let alone pay for a bowling match, get your priorities in order all ready

Charles Hardeman   April 1st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

i like obama.. somewhat. but i respect him.

on the other hand…

I DESPISE his stupid, bedazzled simpleton fans, such as the ones mouthing off on this story against hillary. more depraved in their shallow insults and 'insights' than any republicans during the 90's. disgusting. sound like 12 year olds. (and tmost of them probably are….)

"gotta be down with the kidz yo"

Alexander Hamilton   April 1st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I think that was her April fools joke,
she is so done , it is not funny anymore!

jim   April 1st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Obama supporters- LOOK AT THE DATE - and lighten up!

Swalker327   April 1st, 2008 4:01 pm ET

This woman is bipolar — where are the meds???!!!!!

AlisonB   April 1st, 2008 4:01 pm ET

This race has shown people's true colors. Seems there are a few objective people that post comments but quiet a few whose heads are clouded.

People need to look and think with their minds and not just because you like someone as one of the commentors said - don't vote for McCain just because your nominee does not win cause the only people that are going to suffer are you the voter, you will be the one complaining when there is no change when things remain the same, when you lose your house, when the gas prices are so high that you don't have enough money to fill your car up, when your son/daughter who had to go to a war that should not be does not return home as they have now become a statisitc of a war that McCain said he wants to last for 100 years.

Be smart think about the choices you have available and make a wise decision not one based on anger or hate.

C Watson   April 1st, 2008 4:01 pm ET

As they get close to the final frames with Obama ahead, Hillary would move the goal posts again and claim victory on the basis of gutter balls. Then, like her not paying her own campaign's healthcare premiums, she’d stiff Obama with the tab.

John   April 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will win the nomination and continue the battle of the general election to the finish line;a winner. While Obama is bowling,and at the same time skidding down on the surge,Hillary is going on explaining her strategies and offering to the people her solutions as the President.Obama meanwhile is carrying on micro tests with dairy industry wow what a mess!I thought bowling was worse enough! Go!!!!!!!!!! Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 08-16 YES!!!!!

Allan   April 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Obama supporter here who thinks that's really funny :) thanks for the silliness, Hillary.

Stephen   April 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I find it strange that such hate can be posted on this blog for an April Fools Day joke. You Hillary-haters should take some time to reflect on your lives, because clearly something isn't right with you.

Dee, Canada   April 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Grow up Obama supporters!

Peejay   April 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Lighten up, you humorless twits! Any moron who thinks this was a serious proposition should definitely refrain from voting.

greaseyspeaks   April 1st, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Where are all of these rabid Obama fans coming from? Why don't you look into the mirror of projection and claim some of your own mean spiritedness instead of projecting it onto Clinton. You need someone to hate on the one hand; and someone to project your Messiah adoration on the other. Wake up and look in the mirror.

bladedancer   April 1st, 2008 3:58 pm ET

LOL… She made a funny :)
Considering the challenge she just offered, she knows it's the only way she's gonna win… but at least she has a sense of humor about it.
At this point, unless she has a real ace up her sleeve, it's in the bag.

Obama '08

kathleen   April 1st, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary! April Fools. You just lost the people's hearts.

Obama 2008

Bowl off   April 1st, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hey Hillary, are you SURE you want to go up against Obama in a bowl-off? You DO know what "bowl-off" means, right? It has nothing to do with smoking pot. It's obvious from your campaign that while Bill may never have inhaled, you and your team have never exhaled.

Lourdes   April 1st, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Her "jokes" were met with guffaws from the crowd…. come on, Hillary, you're an accomplished woman with a bright political future — get out with your dignity.

Boston for OBAMA   April 1st, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Another dumb idea

Obamista NYC   April 1st, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Perhaps her bowling experience makes her more experienced and electable in November!!!

Or maybe it's because she dodged sniper fire in Bosnia….

BOWL EM OVER HILLARY   April 1st, 2008 3:41 pm ET

OK THIS WAS THE BEST LAUGH I'VE HAD ALL WEEK!!! LMAO

HC   April 1st, 2008 3:41 pm ET

What about shooting some hoops? That would be fun to see! Live on CNN! See who drops some bricks in there.

PJ, New York Independent   April 1st, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Since some DEMS are trying to push Hillary out and make room for their empty suit darling Obama, hopefully she pulls a Leiberman and runs Independent. Wouldn't that piss off all the Obama supporters!! Let's face it, with polls suggesting 30%+ of Hillary Clinton supporters threatening to vote McCain if Obama gets the nomination, she's got a good shot. Luckily McCain is moderate and likeable to a lot of Democrats. The Democratic party is so divided right now, neither DEM has a chance.

Obama supporter in Indiana   April 1st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

There is a bowling alley in the White House, So that's what she was really doing those 8 years!

Ladyleo Atlanta   April 1st, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Why don't we just have a bowling contest and whom ever is the winner can be President !!!!!!!

kathleen   April 1st, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I hope and pray that Pennsylvania sees Hillary for what she is.
Ohio, are you sorry, yet. She fools people into believing that she
is not a master manipulator. Her and Bill should get some "scruples"
and earn their way to respect by working along side of the admired
Jimmy and Roselyn Carter for about 10 years instead of having another
stint in the White House pullng the wool over Voters eyes.

michael, ny   April 1st, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Here is a clear difference between Obama and Hillary:

Obama plays Bowling, which is an action.

Hillary politicize Obama's play, which is not an action.

You decide.

Anonymous   April 1st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

They'll have to bowl twice. Once in Michigan and once in FL just to make those states feel included in the process.

Tracy   April 1st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

She needs to quit with the jokes. Bottom line how can she manage a whole country's budget when she can't even manage her campaign budget?

Obama '08

RuthieM   April 1st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

OH PLEEAZE!! Hillary Clinton is ALL TALK and NO ACTION. She knows full dern well that if she was in a serious bowloff with Senator Obama she would be creamed. I mean all she would need to do is try to throw the heavy bowling ball and the bowling ball would take her into the gutter with it, where she's used to being anyway, if she didn't croak before getting there.

AJ, IL   April 1st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

BREAKINGS NEWS: In Hillary's speech today, Hillary likens herself to ROCKY. Theme song and all.

How appropriate. ROCKY was an imaginary character that lost to Apollo Creed., came back and won imaginary fights in ROCKY II, ROCKY III AND ROCKY IV. By the time ROCKY V and VI came around, Rocky was broke. By the time this nomination process is complete, Hillary will look like PAULIE in the ROCKY movies.

Franky   April 1st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

“And when this game is over the American people will know they’ll have a president who’s ready to bowl on day one. We don’t have a moment to spare because it’s already April Fools Day,” she told reporters at a Pennsylvania press conference"

The only thing she can't do is "hit a strike" to her husband…..ouch! You wanna talk Hillary who's more prepared to lead on day 1??? Well, from the looks of it, it loos like you weren't when your husband "lead the way"………yeah, I know, I'm bad. Is that simple, she can cry again…..

Debbie, NJ   April 1st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Hillary how about shutting up on day one. Your slogans are boring and not true. You are so full of yourself you're not the least bit funny. You have gone from being funny to pathetic. Has she Hillary supporters?

linda   April 1st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

WE NEED A STRONG PERSON TO HANDLE PRESSURE,CONTROVERSY ETC ..WHO DOES NOT BACK DOWN EASILY, I ADMIRE HILLARY CLINTON

arjuna   April 1st, 2008 3:31 pm ET

wow, lots of mean humorless people in USA. no wonder you americans are so heartless in your actions in the world.

GN   April 1st, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Har-dee-har-har, Hillary.

dear working man   April 1st, 2008 3:29 pm ET

you have got to be kidding me we are in the middle of all this serious campaign stuff she is trying desperately to lie cheat and steal her way to a nomination and now she is trying her luck at humor! stay with politics sweety. very poor choice! she disappoints me even more day by day I feel so stupid for given that loser 2,400 dollars of my hard earned money how shameful she has become! to make jokes now!

LA-Ann Arbor   April 1st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Great idea! Bowling for the White House.

jill   April 1st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Get a life!

Concerned democrat   April 1st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Why not play a game of poker with the nukes with Russia? If you win, they lose all their nukes to us. If you lose, well, what the heck………you can go home and continue writing your fairy tales.

gary   April 1st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Obama cant bowl. Go for it HRC. It will be like this race.It hasnt been fair from the begining. To much bias . Maybe CNN can tape it and give the people a fairness of media. Go HRC

Obamista NYC   April 1st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

THIS WOMAN IS PATHETIC!!!

Mike   April 1st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

In a political emergency remember to Stop, Drop and Roll.

Andy   April 1st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Apparently Hillary's not ready to be clever on day one. Not funny at all.

Lourdes   April 1st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Wow, those are some very lame bowling metaphors, and a pretty lame way to be funny.

I'd rather see them go one on one on the basketball court myself.

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   April 1st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

We will take that challenge as long as she agrees to a game of one-on-one in basketball!

Hillary, just shut up!!!

suzy   April 1st, 2008 3:17 pm ET

LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!

SHE HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR!!!
AND SHE WILL BE A GREAT PRESIDENT!!!!!

YOU ROCK HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE BEHIND YOU 1000% ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!

Susan   April 1st, 2008 3:17 pm ET

America is starting to see the 'real Obama'. Hang in there Hillary! Our family does not want a president who is as 'star struck' and negative as Obama. We leaned for him at first, but not now. Go Clinton.

Steve   April 1st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

With his socialist agenda, his economic plan is only better by one or two pins!

Stephanie   April 1st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I have one question:
Like where's Hillary Clinton's your income tax that she promised to release. Obama already showed his taxes. Now it's her turn. Bowling is just a way to side-track to get away from the real issues.

ForBetterAmerica   April 1st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Do you want the nomination now though the other candidate has a 140 deligate lead ?
Do you still think you can get atleast one deligate lead by convention to seek nomination ?
Will you accept the nomination even if you are trailing in deligate count by convention ? Can you stoop that leve too ?

Dennis   April 1st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but that is pretty funny. That was a good April Fool's day suggestion by the Senator from New York. I can just see both Senators training for the bowl-off with their supporters throwing nasty suggestions regarding about the way the candidates are bowling around.

Lynne4Obama   April 1st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Hillary, how about a B-Ball game on the nearest court???

Obama 2008   April 1st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Wow!!!!!

The next couple of months could provide us with a lot of comedy. Whatever I might think of this candidate, she is definitely funny.

If only she were honest and trust worthy, and a non-Clinton.

Go Obama, take the challenge. I am sure you can beat her even at bowling.

Tim from Canada   April 1st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

This is the only way she could win, get read though she will make some excuses of why she lost, blaming it on anybody but her. Bill can vouch for her though……she probably hasnt had any balls in her hand in years!

Bowl This   April 1st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Where are your tax returns, Former First Lady, and watch out for that sniper fire, fairy teller!

ben   April 1st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

To all you blogers who say if your favorite candidate doesn't win the nomination, you will vote for a candidate in the other party, it remindes me an old saying about cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Obama should win according to all the current information( with the exception of Fox who wouldn't know the truth if it were stenciled on their
stooge moderator's heads.)
If the nomination is stolen, don't vote for McCain! Form a third party and wipe the other two out. Believe me this is the first time in our history a third party could actually win!!!!!!!!!!!

ryan   April 1st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

not funny hilliary…please nobody vote for her…i would hate to have four years of cheesy annoying jokes that only she gets. i like how she wants a bowl off because she can't get the votes…please go away so I won't be forced to vote for McCain.

emile jean   April 1st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

How come all the voter matter when it is time to continu the race
and when it is time for the général election the small state
don,t matter.

Freida NYC   April 1st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Not only is she smart, but she really has a great sense of humor.

Hillary all way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt   April 1st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Oh Hillary, you are just so funny these days. After the bowling game, maybe you and Barack could play "best of 3″ one - on - one basketball. It was interesting how from this subject you tried to target "dirty politics" against Obama when all along they've been infesting your campaign. It's one thing to stay in the struggle and be resilient and another to stay in because of pathetic desperation.

Haha   April 1st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Say what you will about her, but she is actually really funny. I never knew that about her before this campaign, but she really is. Even in her debates and sit downs, she is very witty.

Mike   April 1st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Obama bowling relates to blue collar people as much as his policies.

Daniel in Michigan   April 1st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

This is rediculous. She is really reaching now. Very, very unpresidential.

MK   April 1st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I have no doubt she would actually seriously do it (or literally anything else) if she thought it would get her the nomination…

Ronald   April 1st, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Obama can't bowl, that's for sure. But Hillary can't tell the truth . . . someone other than a Clinton should keep score.

ForBetterAmerica   April 1st, 2008 3:10 pm ET

HRC, You were bowled off several times and still bowled off …don't you recognise that … you think you are doing and you are going to do a favor to the nation !? How can you ask a candidate with 140 deligate lead to lose when you are trailing ? Get lost, it is getting late !! Do yourself a favor and leave and shut up until 2012 election !!

Deb   April 1st, 2008 3:10 pm ET

YOU GO GIRL!!! Hillary will win the majority of the next States. Hold onto your bowling balls!

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   April 1st, 2008 3:10 pm ET

A "lie-off" would be more appropriate to see who can tell the most factually inaccurate story about what kind of bogus candidate they are. She wins by a nose– a long one.

Tanya K   April 1st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Why not?, one is not going to win the Presidency without the other on the ticket. They could decide VP spot, anyway.

aware   April 1st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Go Hillary - the smart choice for 08! :)

Obama needs some lessons on race as well as on getting out of the gutter. Mayby he should read "Come On People: On the Path from Victims to Victors" by Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint.

Shannon   April 1st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Again another smart mouth attack by Hillary…. I mean come on I am over it. Both candidates have alot to offer but if we are going to bring change to the United States of America this running of the mouth that has no purpose has got to stop. Stick to the facts… or are the facts to scary for Hillary.

Undecided Voter……..

All college students in Texas are dumb   April 1st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

As I said before, Hillary is lot more enjoyeable than the stiff Brack

Tim   April 1st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Not news.

c.martin   April 1st, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Ha Ha….

not funny!

carol NC   April 1st, 2008 3:08 pm ET

she is stupid she needs to learn how to keep her husband in the right lane instear of turning to the left

Vickie, Maryland   April 1st, 2008 3:08 pm ET

So sad, so sad……(shaking head)….to watch this women grab so desperately at straws. How pathetic.
Doesn't she have any self pride?
She has no limits to how low she'll sink to try go negative against Obama. Is she serious, using bowling as a platform for her argument? I mean can't the man have time with the people/voters without her using his attempts to "relate with the people" as a political "kitchen sink" strategy? What's next, she going to offer a competition based on cattle feeding or maybe who's tour bus is better?
Hillary, you need to fight your fight by arguing your points, shining the light on yourself, instead of trying to shine it on Obama. Though every time you do, he just comes out looking better and better.

just saying   April 1st, 2008 3:08 pm ET

For the Hillary democrats, voting for McCain is a viable option- they are an older, more conservative, and now a disenfranchised-by-their- own party demographic.

For Obama supporters, voting for McCain is an idle threat- they are a younger, more radical and star-struck demographic.

Madison , PA   April 1st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Here again comes Hillary with negative attacks…!!! You are not grown enough… Do you need time for more lies… I am not anymore your supporter. Bye Hillary …!!! I am sorry , but you started . We might lose in November because of you…

ForBetterAmerica   April 1st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

If that is what you want, why did'nt you and why don't you just quit !?

The Duelist   April 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

How about pistols at ten paces, instead? With any luck, they could both lose and we could start over.

piper   April 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Way to go

Jason   April 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Before you start…

It's a joke, people.

karela   April 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton never did an unscripted, human thing in her life. I bet the people Obama met at the bowling alley like him well enough. He always shows a willingness to be human. Did Mrs. Clinton think that bowling was on the commander in chief test too?

Abbi   April 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

The bowl-off sounds fun. The nomination process is better than any sport. And lasts longer..,

SUE, Michigan   April 1st, 2008 3:05 pm ET

That's pretty funny, Hillary! One for you!

ellianna   April 1st, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has run a campaign of "gutter" politics ever since its inception and continues to do so!! Stay out of the gutter, Hillary!! Your days are now numbered!! The best advice for you is to make your plane reservations to New York, take "Chill Out Bill", with you, and find a bowling alley in the City for a game of "poor Hillary - I lost"!!

Chitown in Chicago, IL   April 1st, 2008 3:04 pm ET

UGH! Even her attempts to be somewhat lighthearted and funny are nauseating. I agree that she should have every opportunity to stay in the race; however, I'm so sick of Billary I could scream.

PK Raja   April 1st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Sure - just keeping changing the rules and move the finishing line to suit your needs Hillary. Just stay in the race and let all votes count and at the end of all the primaries (forget Michigan and Florida), count up he number of states and number of votes. If you are in the lead then, the super delegates should vote for you. Otherwise, they should vote for Obama. Its as simple as that.

Heidi   April 1st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

That may be the only way she makes it to the top of the ticket

Mr. C   April 1st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

yea clinton i think you'll be better of being the PRESIDENT of BOWLING. Because you sure have been ready to BOWL from DAY ONE.

glenda   April 1st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

We are all laughing Hillary, after all it's April fools day!

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   April 1st, 2008 3:01 pm ET

So Hillary will spot Obama two frames? I would like to see Hillary play the "truth or dare" game……..

George Hand   April 1st, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I'll take her on. I Have a 204 league average. Come on Hillary. And when I beat the snot out of you, you drop out. Deal?

April in Texas   April 1st, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Well I must say I don't like April fools jokes. This one is just dumb and shouldnt be in the political ticker.. Its not news people its being childish. Yes my real birth name is April and have never participated in the fools jokes which is exactly what they are FOOLISH.

Queenmumm   April 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Is she for real? Not only wouldn't I not want an egomanic, lying crook in the White House (Hillary)…She's not even funny

Dr. Vincent Petrosino   April 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Many a jab is said in jest! So Hillary cannot have Barack Obama have a light moment on the campaign trail without trying to turn it to her advantage. What a trooper she is! But let's use her analogy here: the strike she thought she was sure to score in Pennsylvania is not so certain now. I witnessed Obama's townhall meeting in Harrisburg. He was electric and on target. The Forum was filled to overflowing with people as far away as Scranton and Hazelton, PA. People, young, old, black, white, latino, Asian were united in purpose. He scored a strike that night after the perfect score he racked up in State College on the campus of Penn State University. He addressed over 20,000 people there in chilly 40 degree weather and no one left early! Talk about knocking down all the pins with one roll of the ball - he did it TWICE!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I think a coin toss would be just as good.

Neither has a chance on their platforms anyway.

Anna, Florida   April 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Ha Ha YEAH !!! GO HILLARY !!!

You can definently beat him

YOU GO GIRL !!!

My Shero

Texan on a Mission of truth!   April 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

You tell him Hillary. The race for President for Mr Obama is a gutter ball also. Quit now Liar. To you ignorant Obama supporters who keep making such unknowlegable remarks as Bill was impeached. I have news for you. The House of Representatives recommended he be Impeached but the Senate would not approve it. HE WAS NOT IMPEACHED. MORONS. Also to you uneducated people, You know the seventh grade dropouts that hang around someone's house all day smoking MJ just waiting on their next welfare checks. Chelsea is not fair game any more than MRS. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. IS ABOUT HER ADULTEROUS HUSBAND. Tell it how it is. If someone where asking these stupid questions to her you would get mad wouldn't you. Well MR. CAFFERTY and the rest of you stupid Obama supporters quit heckling Chelsea. She nor her Mother, Hillary have done anything wrong except try to make a better America. HILLARY 08

Eris Discordia   April 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

All this woman knows how to do is ride coattails.

Jessica, MI   April 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

This is the kind of good-natured ribbing that I don't think anyone minds seeing in this campaign.

If only she could stay like this. Tomorrow she will no doubt be back to hurling filth-bombs at him

v.a   April 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

****************************************************************************
OBAMA SAID HE WONDER WHETHER BILL ( WHITEMALE ) CAN DANCE…

HILL:ARY SAYS WHETHER OBAMA CAN BOWL..

BOTH ARE JOKES

***************************************************************************

NJ Independent   April 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

This woman is sad.

McCain Clinton 08   April 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Heck yeah!! It's the only way we'll win!

Michael in Columbus, Ohio   April 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

April Fools Right? just like her campaign and BIG JOKE!

konjo   April 1st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

She is taking every opportunity to press Obama down…geez..like your husband said 'chill out'

The Dude   April 1st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

If it's a bowl-off Clinton wants, I think we should write-in The Big Lebowski. He'd win the nomination for sure.

Venus   April 1st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Obama - just let Hillary keep going like she is or it's now time to start using sniper shots and her lies! This is why some people are calling for Hillary to get out! Hillary got upset with Bill Richardson when he had to tell her to tone it down.

BK   April 1st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Thats probably what he is going to do to the country. Put it in the gutter.

matt   April 1st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

That was halarius

Your Conscience, CA   April 1st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

This is an Onion article right?

Tell me this is more than just an April Fools joke.

Andrew   April 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I challenge them both to a bowl off, I'm serious. Wait I'm not old enough to be president. Oh well, Amend the Constitution!

joseph   April 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

to funny, i bowled an 80 something bowling between my legs, plus i thought blacks were better athletes than the typical white person.

shirley   April 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Clinton wasn't trying to be funny here, she is insulting. How about Hillary release her tax returns from 2000 thru 2006, the other candidates have released theirs. She is not a viable candidate until she discloses her financial history. The Republicans will not ignore this non-disclosure.

Ken, Austin TX   April 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

This lady is really deranged!

…and desperate to say the least!

Tim, MN   April 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I like her sense of humor…even though she is climbing an uphill battle. You are a strong woman/candidate Hillary!

Lin   April 1st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Bowl him over Hillary!

Zac, OH   April 1st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

oooh, the cat takes a swipe…and misses…too bad…

A MAMA THAT LOVES OBAMA!!!!   April 1st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

HILLARY WHY DON'T YOU JUST CUT IT OUT! YOUR JOKES AREN'T

EVEN FUNNY!! AND STOP TELLING MY MAN OBAMA TO GET OUT

OF THE GUTTER! TALK ABOUT DAY ONE, YOU'VE BEEN IN THE

GUTTER ATTACKING MY OBAMA SINCE DAY ONE AND I'M SICK OF

IT! HOW ABOUT YOU AND ME GET IN THE RING AND WRESTLE,

I BEAT YOU UP FOR TALKING SMACK ABOUT MY MAN, AND THEN

I WILL CROWN OBAMA FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT!!! NOW THAT'S

MORE AMUSING TO ME!!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!! '08

Mark Webb   April 1st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I don't like her humor.
I feel no connection with her because of all her lies.
She is so manipulative.
Shewould surely tell lies from day one, that's all.

Show your tax returns first, and joke about yourself!

Kenneth M.   April 1st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Good show Hillary. We in the Dem party must remember that Hillary is not a bad candidate. If not for Obama many of us would be supporting her. This display reminds us that we have more in common with her then not. I like Obama but like others this display reminds me that Hillary is on ourside, and should be respected as such.

Theresa   April 1st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Love it…great to see Mrs. Clinton keeping her sense of humour.. This is your race to win.

sasha kando   April 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I wonder whethe Obama was really trying to sweep the one already in the gutter down and away to the sewer? Yeah Hillary, reserve your words of praise for McCain and disdain for your democrat challenger. You and Bill have really shown yourselves in your true light these past months and if you are not the nominee this time, you should begin to wonder whether you would survive your next senate bid. As they say, you are what you "eat" and we have seen more than enough of what you've been "eating".

Neutral   April 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Is she serious? She's a joke.

manny t   April 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Clinton is getting crazy ideas since now she know she will not win I mean come on a bowl off the president of the united states is not won by bowling its won by have the best way to fix this countrys issues shows what kind of presidenet she would make.. Obama 08

Steven from Seattle   April 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

How about dropping out of the race!

Ed from Ga.   April 1st, 2008 2:52 pm ET

That shows how little respect you have for the Commander in Cheif position. By the way, as for your Rocky analogy, remember that at least Rocky was pure of heart!

Chris   April 1st, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Finally, a feud where neither of them ends up looking like a jerk.

Hillary Clinton   April 1st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Barack Obama is not a subversive radical……….as far as I know.

brandon   April 1st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Finally something to smile about.
Thanks Hillary, its been getting to tense.

William   April 1st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I am so sick of Hillary it's not even funny.

All she tells is lies !

Comments have been closed for this article

subscribe RSS Icon
About The Ticker

The latest political news from CNN's Best Political Team, with campaign coverage, 24-7. Sign up for our twice daily Ticker emails. Got a news tip or feedback? For complete political coverage, bookmark CNNPolitics.com.

CNN=Politics Screensaver

CNN=Politics ScreensaverTap into the power of The Situation Room. Download this powerful new tool that keeps you posted on the latest political news from the campaign trail.
Download (4.1 MB, PC only)

Follow us on Twitter

CNN on TwitterGet Ticker updates the moment they appear online via the Web, SMS, or instant messages.
Follow politicalticker

Categories
CNN Comment Policy: CNN encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. Please note that CNN makes reasonable efforts to review all comments prior to posting and CNN may edit comments for clarity or to keep out questionable or off-topic material. All comments should be relevant to the post and remain respectful of other authors and commenters. By submitting your comment, you hereby give CNN the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying information via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. CNN Privacy Statement.
Home  |  World  |  U.S.  |  Politics  |  Entertainment  |  Health  |  Tech  |  Travel  |  Living  |  Business  |  Sports  |  Time.com
Podcasts  |  Blogs  |  CNN Mobile  |  Preferences |  Email Alerts  |