April 3, 2008
Posted: 01:04 PM ET
Clinton is on the air in North Carolina.
Clinton is on the air in North Carolina.

Hillary Clinton will be going on the air in North Carolina tomorrow with a 60-second ad, "Ask Me," that makes an economic pitch. The ad is her first in the state.

Barack Obama's latest spot that focuses on the middle-class squeeze — "For Decades" — hit the air in Pennsylvania today. The 30-second ad debuted in Indiana last week, and is already on the air in North Carolina.

(Full Clinton script after the jump)

Hillary Clinton:
Hi, if you are looking for a typical political commercial, switch the channel.
This isn't a typical election, and these are not typical times.
The economy is reeling and as I talk with people across North Carolina, I hear about the crushing cost of healthcare from Winston-Salem to Fayetteville.
I hear stories about families going into debt to send their children to college.
Military families from Fort Bragg tell me their deep concerns about how we're treating our veterans.
Teachers and parents tell me that No Child Left Behind just isn't working.
And everywhere, North Carolinians tell me the middle class is just getting slammed.
I want to hear from you.
Because this election isn't about me, it is about you.
So let's have a conversation.
Just go to www.NCAskMe.com, log in and speak up.
And then I'll be getting back to you here on TV to answer your questions and offer some solutions.
Thanks.
It's nice talking with you.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

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Rick   April 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

If you people want to see how to handle the economy then watch Hillary on Mad Money. The video is available online. I'd like to see Obama get grilled like that and come up with great answers off the top of his head. She has a full understanding of our past and future. It was very nice to see some intelligent discussion of issues rather than someone preaching to me.

BTW…..Hillary has paid all of her bills. Talk about a misunderstanding. She was late (not her fault) and has rectified the situation.

Obama has outspent her 4 to 1 and the race is still this close. Are we going to allow him to BUY the nomination?

Pho   April 3rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Who in their right mind would be "looking for a typical political commercial'? What is wrong with her?

Obama is a once in a lifetime phenomenon Billary and too bad that lifetime is yours.

Frank   April 3rd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

go Hillary go!!! do not stop until the last vote is counted. Continue to push for a re-vote in Florida and Michigan. This must happen or the Demo's will loose my vote.

If Obama wins, I will only vote for him if Florida and Michigan have a re-vote and if the Superdelegates vote freely their conscience on who think believe will be the best President. If this does not happen I will vote McCain. I do not want to see another 2000 debacle.

Common Sense   April 3rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

That is a weak ad.

D.W.; Miami, FL   April 3rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

GASP!!! No disparaging remarks about Obama? A focus on the issues? Now this is a late April Fool's joke.

pam Eugene OR   April 3rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Go Home Hillary!

Ken   April 3rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I believe that Hillary Clinton is the very best person to become our next president. She has the talent, skills, knowledge and experience to start making the changes that she is wanting to do, on the first day in office.

Obama DOES NOT have the skills, talent, knowledge nor the experience to do so. He is only a "Pied Piper" with a following of very blind people that see in him as their leader. WHAT A JOKE!

WAKE UP AMERICA! Let us ALL get behind Hillary Clinton and push her over the finish line. She needs our help, so let's get going so that she will BEAT McCain in November and onto becoming our NEXT PRESIDENT!

Michael, North Carolina   April 3rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

It is pretty much a given that North Carolina is for Sen. Obama. It does not matter how many T.V. ads Sen. Clinton runs here in the state. Sen. Obama has a 18 point lead here in the Tar Heel State. 56% to 36%. So I do not see her moving the polls that much by May 6. I do not think it will be enough for her to get a win here in the great state of North Carolina.

THIS IS OBAMA COUNTRY!

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

Pity   April 3rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

like, ok, its a story about a video, and I know the intertubes are quite advanced in this regard as well, so why don't you post clips of the actual video?

J. McKinney, PA   April 3rd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

. . . . .N. A. F. T. A.

Tex   April 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Hillary (her campaign) cannot raise enough money to pay her bills and is known as a "deadbeat." This doesn't look right for someone tauting her so-called economic prowess. A case of the old "do as I say , not as I do."

Luke Brown, Charleston SC   April 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Dear Pennsylvania:

I love Hillary. I am sure she'd be a wonderful president … but the nomination is going to Barack. The numbers are with him. It's a delegate race now and he is increasing his lead among those delegates everyday.

For the sake of the country and the party, don't let this thing drag out. The longer it lasts, the greater the chances of a third Bush term.

Christi   April 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

If you are voting for Hillary Clinton, you are not paying attention. Nafta, Bosnia, Walmart, Monsanto, Peter Paul, campaign finances, come on people wake up, she is not the right woman for the job.

Wake up   April 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Obma should explain why he told american voters that he against NAFT and in the close door tell Canadian government that is only for election politics. Is he truly care american people and american ecnomics or just care his power thirst abition?

Phillip Bunn   April 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

As a native North Carolinian I wish Hillary would stay the hell out of our state. She counld't care less about North Carolina, other than needing our support. Every state has an acceptable amount of political liars that infilterate the social system and have to be dealt with on a regular basis; we don't need any outside help. We have already had to suffer through three visits by Bill and "Little Clinton," now big mama has to come along and add to the mounting mess.

WBW OHIO   April 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

All you Hillary supporters WAKE UP She will never be president NEVER. Even if she gets the nomination. After all she has done these past few months, and when the truth comes out about Peter Paul she will be lucky to hold on to her seat in the Senate.

SBvoter   April 3rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!! YOU'RE MY HERO!!!!

jj   April 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

rooting for you, you may not like it, but if you don't get the nomination, then I've got to go with McCain. I don't feel Obama has the experience nor do I think we know enough about him and his agenda for our country besides the words, CHANGE, he's a good speaker but I always listen for things past the words said. I check things out. So for me and a number of people I know, it's 1st choice Clinton, 2nd choice is McCain. Can not vote for Obama. Maybe in 4 or 8 yrs, when he has shown who he is and what he REALLY stands for, then probably if he really does stand for what he's saying.

TransparentTrollop   April 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Where was all this concern for the economy last year??

In fact, wasn't last year's budget quietly signed off on behind closed doors just before Christmas break??

bill from pa   April 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

She can't handle her own campaign and you expect us to trust you with our country. Go back to New York already. Enough is enough.

Dave   April 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Just asked my question… When will you quit this unwinnable campaign?

Jose go home   April 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

way to waste your……poor supporters money…….on the skeleton canidacy……..Obama and McCain would have been forced by the media to quit by now

Obama's the One   April 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

This commercial is very weak, Hillary has no credibility. She will say anything to get elected. Her health plan will not work, her economic policies are not as good as Barack's. She should drop out now before all the news that is out there about her becomes mainstream to all the nation.

James   April 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I hope it is not another version of the 3am ad again. We need something new.

james Pa   April 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

pls just realse your tax we want to see how much money you get from Dubia and NAFT

Grif   April 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Keep you're chin up Girl, and Look them right in the face..
Come next month, you'll be well in the Race…

Paul   April 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Hillary we are with you all the way, because you are certainly the best candidate to lead our nation in a good direction.

You have the experience with the economy, everyone will receive universal healthcare, and people will no longer loose their homes and jobs. You know what to do, you can count on us.

HILLARY- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
VOTE DEMOCRAT-VOTE FOR CLINTON!

Joe Black   April 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

OK, Hillary, I have a question:

How the heck did you make TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS last year on a salary of $150,000?

And you have to answer the question, too!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Great ad Hillary. It's right on point.

Dan (TX)   April 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Until Hillary demonstrates sound fiscal policy within her own campaign fund, don't even lecture me about any economic policy!!

Pay your bills, then I'll consider listening to you. Until then, "talk to the hand." :)

Brian, Ohio   April 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Number of times she said "I" or "me": 9

Par for the course for Clinton. Every add, memo, speech, comment… full of "I" and "me".

bill   April 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The economy is in bad shape. We can either choose someone with a track record and a plan or someone who wants to hold hands and sing hope songs.

We need Hillary!

Adam in Indy   April 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Go get'em Hillary!!!!!

It's About Time...........   April 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

that we had a president who will listen to regular people.

We need somebody with solutions to problems, not just more rhetoric

cyp   April 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Hillary for the BUCK in the economy
Obama keep your CHANGE !

Steve   April 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Blech. Clinton is so fake, it is not even funny. She doesn't care about anybody but herself. She doesn't want to have a conversation with anyone, except to tell the little people how things will be her way.

I'm still waiting for her to be called on the ads her in PA. Clintonbrought a large outsourcer from India into NY, and supported NAFTA. Now, suddenly, she claims in PA TV ads that she will end outsourcing and push for fair trade deals that wil benefit American workers. Who does she think she is fooling? Not me.

Again, she says whatever her handlers tell her people want to hear. And lies with ridiculous ease. She cannot be trusted.

It's About Time...........   April 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

that we had a president who will listen to regular people.

We need somebody with solutions to problems, not just more rhetoric.

Cecil   April 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Hello America:

"until it is required " Why?

Can a Hillary Clinton Supporter, Please Tell Us Obama Supporters
Why it's Taking So Long For the Clintons To Release there Tax Information. Very Strange, there not a huge Corp. with 30,000 employees.

Now She doesn't want to release her fundraising figures for 2 weeks.

The Clinton campaign has said it would not release its March figures until it is required required to file a report with the Federal Election Commission on April 20, Is she shameful of fundraising figures?

How will the Clinton's manage and govern the USA when they can't even manage and govern her campaign? They don't even pay there bills, Her word means nothing, DNC, Iraq war, what experience,
Nafta-Gate. . Come on now Rocky!

Big new lead story today in Toronto Globe about Clinton camp and Nafta.

Obama 08

Paul   April 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

PENNSYLVANIA: About 70 Jewish leaders in Pennsylvania signed an open letter expressing support for Obama, saying he has a 100 percent voting record on Israel and praising his recent speech on race.

Charlotte   April 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary will be the best at saving our economy. I have every confidence in her, and her plan. Obama is already picking his cabinet and he is not even the nominee, talk about ego. Obama is very good at cajolery. I feel sorry for the people that believe everything he says.

joyce   April 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

go obama
from white lady in arkansas

Huh?   April 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I'm confused. Hillary's current bid for the nomination is teetering on bankruptcy. Her campaign is not paying its bills. In fact, under Hillary's proposed healthcare plan, she herself would now be at risk of criminal prosecution for not paying the healthcare benefits of her campaign workers.

And we're supposed to believe that her economic plan is a viable one? She can't even run a campaign. How the heck will she run the the country?

Why are we still paying attention to this woman? Oh yeah, because her husband was president at one time. Indicted for lying under oath. Impeached. But he was the president.

Give me a BREAK!!!

I'm not particularly pro-Obama, but I fear the day these two get back into the Whitehouse.

Paul   April 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Hillary, don't forget to pay your advertising bills. You only have 30 days. The collectors are licking their chops.

Alice   April 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

a ticker about the issues — now there's a breath of fresh air

Nikki   April 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

She's the best!! Stop hating.. Too bad "they" don't wants a woman president….. Thats the REAL change I've been looking for!

Rooting for Hill til the end!

Hillary 08′

CJC   April 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Who cares who endorses whom. Carter was one of our worst Presidents for our country, I would not vote for his canidate. Obama is the MOST liberal Democrat out there. McCain is the ONLY canidate with true military experience. In this trying time of war he is the man to get the job done.

Obama For 2 terms!   April 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama is a GODSEND!

OBAMA FOR SURE WILL WIN PA. 2008   April 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Whatever "plea" Hillary makes to S.C., for sure, it will be desperate
and probably, not true. She lied to Ohio voters, precise timing,
about Nafta-Canada on Obama. At the last hour before Obama
could even respond. Hillary will divide America if she wins, as
she has divided America during this race. Threats, lies, cheats, whatever it takes to win.

S.C. do not believe this woman!!!!! She is a known liar!!!!!!!!!

Retired Professional White Woman for Obama from Day 1.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

This is so absurd.
Give me money–and more money—and if ( a very big if) I promise to raise your taxes so I can provide you with more entitlements to healthcare and government mandated restrictions on trade and free enterprise (that will probably cause you to lose your job) make your life better.

Except you rich white guys. You're on your own. You'll bear most of tax burden but receive no benefits because your salary is too high.

What a ridiculous agenda some citizens of this country are cheering.

Conservative voices need to ring in opposition of this kook and the other one.

Nando, Florida   April 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

HILLARY ASK ME HOW TO RUN A CAMPAIGN OUT OF MONEY AND OWING PEOPLE 8 MILLION DOLLARS and STIFFING THE GIRL SCOUTS!!!!!

CHERYL SHAME ON YOU AND HILLARY!!!!!!!

john williams san diego, ca.   April 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hillary has failed miserably with her campaign economically and she thinks she will do better with our nation? She can't even explain her tax records.

Cindy   April 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

We should come up with an ad about you Hillary titled —- the bar shifter.

HP Boston   April 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I wish I could vote for Bill Cosby, funny how he is the one with down to earth fixes for real problems.

Cindy   April 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Alright Hillary—- Why is that you keep moving the BAR on Obama? And why is it that you claim to be as transparent as Obama is and America has yet to see your tax returns or what you made last month? And why is it that your campaign owes so much to certain insurance companies for the people you have employed? And why exactly did you feel the need to lie about what really happened in Bosnia? And why is it that you believe that you'll be a much better President than Obama?— Still haven't proved to me that you'll be better, maybe a better liar! And why is it that you insist on tearing the democratic party apart? just because you feel that you are owed the commander and chief position?

I'll wait for an answer Hillary—- But I won't hold my breath.

April in Texas   April 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I hope the airwaves recieved their payment in cash and up front from Clinton as I hear she is in debt.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   April 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Obama has no plan only "HOPE" says he needs to form panels to come up with a plan.
Hillary has a "PLAN" now, doesn't have to waste time forming panels.
Hillary can get right to work without delays.

patricia   April 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Where are the tax returns Hillary promised?

An Agnostic Democrat   April 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, I'll ask you: If you can't even manage your finances during the campaign and show some fiscal responsibilty, how the hell are you going to manage the economy?! I would never trust you within a country mile of my wallet!

A Voice of Reason   April 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Lest people forget - Iraq spending has as much to do with our current and future economic woes as anything. Hillary lacked the courage to stand on the moral high ground and instead voted with an eye towards her future ambition to be President. Serially, HRC, you conflate the use of force and aggression as a demonstration of power, when restraint and prudence would have done so with greater authority. It has come back to haunt you and undermines any legitimacy you have to stand up to McCain. Obama has that ability in the GE: THAT is why I am voting for him.

17 yr old kansas obama supporter   April 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

HIL PLEASE STOP! MANAGE TO PAY YOUR DEBTS FIRST!
Go Obama continue to build a great team and go forwards toward the GE! OBAMA and GORE sure sounds greater to me than Obama /Clinton ! but of course HRC people will criticize you trying to build a great team too! But lets do the thang in PA seems to be your closing the gap as you always do!

Lee From Treasure Island Florida   April 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Ask Me…well maybe she should start by paying her bils. Seems there are some irrate people all over past primaries who have not gotten paided…and she is not answering that phone…it just keeps ringing, and ringing…and ringing.

Russell, North Carolina   April 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

What has Hillary been doing to help with the economy? She is already in Washington?

William   April 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

How is a TV audience supposed to "ask her" anything? Does Hillary take North Carolinians for fools?

Oh wait, she tried to tell a whole country how she had to duck and dodge sniper bullets while Sinbad and Chelsea just stood there shaking hands with the dignitaries.

Stacy Clarks,   April 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

keep on speeding ahead Obama, you have lots of voters, states, delegates and superdelegates behind you, and we support you every step of the way!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!

Donald, SC   April 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Go Democrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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