April 8, 2008
Posted: April 8th, 2008 09:00 AM ET

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 Clinton had a tough time bowling on the Ellen show.
Clinton had a tough time bowling on the Ellen show.

(CNN) - Hillary Clinton is lucky Barack Obama didn't bite on her April Fools Day wager.

Appearing on the talk show Ellen Monday, the New York senator showed her bowling skills may be every bit as lacking as those of her chief rival. On a makeshift bowling alley on the show's set, Clinton missed the pins entirely on her first try, and only knocked out one on her second and final attempt.

Her bowling performance follows that of Obama, who scored only a 37 at a Pennsylvania bowling alley earlier this month. Obama later called that score "terrible," and joked, "My economic plan is better than my bowling," to which a fellow bowler quipped, "It has to be."

Clinton herself later ribbed Obama for the display, challenging him to a "bowl-off" for the Democratic presidential nomination.

"A bowling night. Right here in Pennsylvania. The winner take all," she said. "I'll even spot him two frames." Clinton quickly revealed that was an April Fools Day joke.

She told reporters later on her campaign plane she even has her own bowling ball, bag, and shoes from her days in the White House, though acknowledged she hasn't bowled since those days.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Cindy   April 7th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

This weekend I had the privilege of seeing both Hillary Clinton & Barack Obama at a Democratic dinner. After listening to both of them, it is clear to me that Obama has what it takes to be a great messenger. He knows how to describe our nation's problems in a way that excites huge crowds. It is also clear to me that Clinton has what it takes to be a great leader. She knows what it takes to solves the problems that Obama describes so eloquently. There is no question in my mind that she is the candidate who will make the best president. Go Hillary!!

Danielle   April 7th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Only CNN would try to put a negative spin on bowling on a talk show. Good grief!

let te truth be known   April 7th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is ANTI-UNION. Don't Be fooled. Hillary Clinton is trying to Get Wal-Mart in Columbia and Cuba. She is really for Big Business Dont Be a Fooled. She have no Ethnic, and She will Lie.

Tjaye   April 7th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

How is it that Hillary supporters are so unaware that they believe her saying that Obama is stopping the re-vote in Florida and Michigan and accusing him of disenfranchising voters by not letting their votes count, but you are supporting HRC who wants the superdelegates to overturn the popular votes already cast and certified by each state? Is that not disenfranchising the voters? Should our votes not count?

HRC   April 7th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

I am an expert bowler! My own balls and everything! Ignore the gutter balls I am bowling in on national TV! I am an expert!!!!

Kathy   April 7th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I am left to wonder why Hillary won't do a serious news interview?

Eileen from Portland, Maine   April 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

She was jealous that Obama was getting some press about his bowling.. He's getting more attention than me. waaaaaa

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   April 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Brad, I agree with you. Easy to talk, hard to act, Hillary will make the solution, not words. I don't trust Obama because he was with Wright over 20 years who is anti-white and anti-America. Michelle is proud of being American first time. The Obamas do not love America. He is not qualified for the President, he needs 10 more years for the practice. Hillary will win, she will be the best President in our history.

Angela, Miami , FL   April 7th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

That doesn't look like a bowling alley to me...i don't think anyone can do better in the studio.

Hillary to the White House   April 7th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

How can anyone criticize Hillary Clinton for this.

Obama and his folk are a sad lot.

A.A.   April 7th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

It's hard to bowl when you're under sniper fire!

CarolRose   April 7th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Hillary Bashers????
We don't HAVE to be Hillary Bashers, when she's doing such a great job on her OWN!!!

hahahahah

A GEORGIA MAMA THAT LOVES OBAMA!!!!   April 7th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

CAN'T SHE COME UP WITH HER OWN IDEAS TO GET THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC? HE BOWLED TWO WEEKS AGO AND NOW YOU'RE COPYING HIM???

SHE'S DEFINITELY BITING OBAMA'S STYLE!!! BUT SORRY HILLARY!

EVEN THOUGH OBAMA WAS ALSO TERRIBLE AT BOWLING, HE JUST LOOKS BETTER DOING IT THAN YOU! HE ALSO AT THIS POINT LOOKS BETTER AT BEING THE PRESIDENT THAN YOU DO!!

GO HOME!! YOU HAD YOUR EIGHT YEARS!! I DON'T WANT A HUSBAND AND WIFE RULING OVER ME AND MY FAMILY ANYMORE!!! I FEEL THAT I AM THE ONLY GETTING THAT THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE WITH THAT, JUST LIKE IT WAS WITH THE DADDY/SON BUSHES!!!!

SOMETHING NEW , FRESH, AND GOOD-LOOKING EYE CANDY PLEEEASE!!!! OBAMA -08

Bill   April 7th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS = HATERS

Sad Sad Sad for the man for Change and Hope

Period.

Warren Richart   April 7th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Looks like Cheryl is working overtime

Monica   April 7th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

People come on. Hillary doesn't have to do whatever Obama does, she has much more experience at politics than he does – it was a joke, a fun time with Ellen. Obama can have some fun but Hillary can't. Why? Why are you so threatened by her? She only wants to see some good things happen with this country again. Obama wants to give speeches. Obamabots are nasty and critical. It is time for Hillary.

Hillary '08

hannah   April 7th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

ok hillary so along with your truth telling skills you have to work on your bowling skills as well.
and why do we care? even though you can't put your $ where your mouth is in your silly bowl off it doesn't matter. I don't care whether my President can bowl. But I do care about whether my President can face conflict, maintain integrity and act like a leader. Oh and the blatant lying is a bit of a turn off too.
More importantly why aren't we talking about Bill's $15 million from a foreign source CNN?

Obama 2008

John   April 7th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Stay with the Mark Penn story CNN, or are you all at CNN is affraid of the Clintons. Who cares about bowling anyway, stay with Hillbilly campaign falling apart.

Chip   April 7th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Discretion is the better part of valor. She isn't wise enough to see that she has basically given this campaign to Obama by mis-speaks, mis-steps, etc. etc.

Her credibility is in the tubes and her campaign strategist, Penn, has NOT been fired but is still around n an avising role, just not with an official title.

She touts how "Bush should use diplomacy..." but as for her and her perceived "birthright" (the nomination) she will fight to the death and humiliate not only herself, but provide enough fodder for McCain to smear on Obama that he won't have to do any digging for himself.

There's definitely a lot to be said about someone wise enough to accept defeat and live to fight another day than a narcissistic egomaniac that won't stop, regardless of the price.

Yeah, she's a good fighter, but so is Mike Tyson, I don't think I'd want him as my president.

Joe   April 7th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Obviously, she lied about being an "avid" bowler. Anything to make uneducated white people feel she can identify with them. I truly believe an avid bowler can figure out the correct way to hold a bowling ball. Look at her fingers!

BJ   April 7th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

yeah clintons she trying to catch up with obama in everything to march him,coz obama did bowling she has to do too,if obama go to play soccer she will pplay to,my question is obama is leading for her to follow,so she is learning from obama and thats good she should learn how to become anice president from obama ,once obama wins.people learn fromthere peer so she is learning from obama.monkey see monkey do.
obama 08

enoughalready   April 7th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

hillary 2008

smart grrl in ls mo   April 7th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Obama supporters are quite an immature bunch... and mean too.

True   April 7th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

"Hillary earned 109 million over 7 years and donated 40% to charity. Obama only donated 2% of his income to charity and most of that was to his racist church."

What a joke!... Pathological liar!!!!

tutu   April 7th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Man, you never, ever really repeat the weakness of your enemy. Joke about it, but make sure you don't do it..... You should fire Penn, instead of letting him quit, for letting this happen – to bowl a gutter.

Elle   April 7th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

What is noteworthy in post like this one that Obama supporter have hateful things to say even when the topic is of laughter and off the usual political subject matter.
Why is there a need to bash and insult when this was a lighthearted moment shared for the sake that all politicians have a personal and witty side to them.
I see most of the Hillary topics here as an invititation to bloggers to vent their anger .This time seems no difference even though this story should make everybody smile within .

Kevin, fl   April 7th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

keep going Hillary we love YOu

Portland   April 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Looking at all these posts I seriously doubt if this country has a future. The DNC in particular is done for 4 yrs atleast. I want to see Hilly and OBO go head to head in a few more debates. Not conducted by pathetic biased people like Tim Russert and whatever that Brian Dude's full name is. I want to see them go head to head and field 10 questions each live from the people. From 10 Obaminations and 10 HillBillys. And let them answer questions from Rzko to Paul Vs..... to Wright vs Penn and beat the heck out of each other. Where the &*^( do Tim Russert, Chris Mathew and other dunces get off? Who the hell do they think they are? Last time I checked what they are doing is a gross misuse of their positions. All of them should be strippe dof their "journalist/anchor" titles.

suzy   April 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

TO ALL WHO THINK THIS IS A PLOY TO DISTRACT FROM MARK PENN....ELLEN'S SHOW WAS TAPED LAST WEEK.......

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous   April 7th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

This all Obama supporters are sooooo pathetic. Get a life!!. I want to make clear I'm not a Clinton supporter but, please Obamaties, give people a break.

S. Shay   April 7th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

So....she bowled a 2?

She is NOT one of use. She bowled like a filthy rich socialite with $109 million in the bank. At least Barack can play basketball like common folks, Clinton is probably not sure what Yahtzee is!

Rocky   April 7th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

It's nice once-in-a-while to see her off her campaign, and being her-self.

Best of luck in the race, hope she wins!

GL   April 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Deb-

No not stupid- my test scores certainly prove that.
Hateful? No, disgruntled and disenfranchised perhaps, but never hateful.
As for homework- Precisely why I support Obama.

honkey white guy from cali .   April 7th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

how about all that so called charity money they gave away oh yea right they gave it away to there own charity who in turn gave millions away to other charities of the very people endorsing her campaign oh my what a tangled web we weave

Go Obama 08

Fran   April 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Obama supporters, can't you take a joke. It is amazing to me how important it is for the Obama supporters to criticize Senator Clinton at every turn. What exactly are you afraid of? That Senator Clinton could actually be the better candidate? You know, people usually come out attacking others if they are supporting a lost cause.

Beverly, Houston   April 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

TO:: OlvrWhit

You forgot the part I mentioned about the last 20 years. Read John's comment about 5 above yours. You are the one who needs to do the research. DUH!!!

Lawrence Coleman   April 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Even though I'm a devout Obama-ite I think this is what makes America great. We, as a country, can laugh at ourselves. Thank you Ellen Degeneris and thank you Mrs. Clinton and especially America for injecting a bit of levity during these bleak times.

Jack   April 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Nice idea; cute trick. Now could we get back to the important issues? Not every American can afford to go bowling these days when it costs us over $75 to fill a tank. Clinton and Obama need to start acting like presidential candidates; enough photo ops.

I sure would have enjoyed hearing her spend more of her time discussing her views and how she is going to reverse the disasters left by this administration. If the Democrats aren't ready; maybe we need to look at a McCain / Rice ticket.

Missy M   April 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Come on CNN. Who really cares if either candidate can bowl!? I'm voting for a president not a bowling team capitan. Please, just focus on the real issues.

AllAmericankid, Marietta, GA   April 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I wonder how long it took her to get prepared for that. Even at 3.am, she needs 30 extra minutes to pick the phone.

JOHN   April 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

$109 MILLION DOLLARS THE LAST 8 YEARS. A TIRELESS WORKER FOR POOR PEOPLE. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

Hillary 08   April 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Beverly, Houston April 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

TO: Cheryl 6:50 P.M. WE ARE NOT WITH YOU HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Beverly, This is Jim , and Yes we are with Hillary, the greastest Lady for President. Go Hillary all the way to the white house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack   April 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Are we seriously comparing the athletic skills of an older female to a younger man???

Blue-collar voters can make this distinction.... that's why they've overwhelmingly voted for Hillary at Obama's expense

Michael Guinn- Ventura, CA   April 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I love ya Ellen! I understand that you are for Hillary and that's what America is all about. It's ok that you can't bowl either Hillary.
You can save your effort for the US Senate–that's your best place to show your skills.
Democrats Unite!
Obama 08!

Bob, Phoenix   April 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Yeah, but I bet she could throw the thing and hit Bill right between the eyes from 50 paces!

William   April 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

If Obama gets elected he will become the first anchor baby president of united states. In a couple of decades we will have the second anchor baby president of united states coming from illegal parents.

Barbra   April 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Hillary is the most dis-honest politician in the world. She does not look comfortable doing this its palin to see. In regards tor Mark Penn issue. We Americans have the right to now. Hillary claims she is vetted, I sorry shes not. How can her campaing stragetist be in Colombia making deals in regards to NAFTA and Hillary not now it??. This just dont add up. This is serious stuff!!! We Americans need to know how much she really new about the meeting in Colombia. Hillary is just proving every day that she is dis-honest. Im glad we got to now the real Hillary....Shamefull!!!! Per Hillary Mar Penn got demoted to a lower position..Im sorry that is not enoght. How can you have someone in your staff who is making deals in South America with NAFTS. NAFTA is the reason for many jobs being shipped overseas. The other issue is that she donated over 18 million to her own charity..This is also a great couse of concern. She can bowl all she want she will always be the dis honest Hillary. I hope all my friends in PA come put in full force and put an end to this.

KayR   April 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, and also NOT a Clinton basher. I think she should stay in the race. She needs the opportunity to pay people back. I just think we need to give her break, and let her have her moment. She may never have it again.

OBAMA 08'

OlvrWhit   April 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Bev in Houston,

I can read in my crib.....No I see no lies that Hillary Clinton has told.

Your reaction proves who is childish.

guilda   April 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Your headlines are a joke. Did it ever occur to you morons that she wasn't really bowling? Seriously. Did you see her throw the ball to the left on purpose?! You people crack me up. You'll stop at nothing to bash her, even when she's trying to have a sense of humor.

You guys are sad. Very, very sad.

Oh yes and Obama has WAY more of a handle on foreign experience than either Hillary or McCain.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I have a bridge in Jersey I want to sell you...

4REAL   April 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Hey Hillary since you love TV so much let's see you go on CNN College Tour like Obama and McCain. Are you scared that you will have to answer why you lied? Shut up or put up. You are such a fool Hillary.

Beverly, Houston   April 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

TO: Deb You said April 7th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Obama supporters, read the truth about Hillary.

I do not have to read anything about Hillary that I did not already know for the last 20 years. I have lived during all of it. The lies, deceit, and sleaze that surrounds them.

OlvrWhit   April 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Beverly, Houston

I suggest you actually do some research, look past the headlines. Base your opinion on issues and not silly stories created to distract you.

Lies. Yes. As I sai. Clinton has not lied about the women in Ohio. She repeated a story. A story was questioned. The story has been verified by the Deuty Sheriff who told the story. He still claims its true. Can you verify the hospital is telling the truth. Also, Bosnia is a strect to call a lie. People on that trip verify some of the story. Yes, the story is bigger than life when told, but there was a threat of sniper fire, the welcome ceremony was cut short due to security reasons. This has all been blown up on all sides.

As for your crib comment. Whose being childish. Put down the computer and pick up a paper,

JOHN   April 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

JOHN SMITH I KNOW WHAT POLL HILLARY IS LEADING IN.....THE LYING POLL.

kathy in ohio   April 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

obama supporters are pissed cuz they didnt find anything in hillarys taxes now i want a list of the days he was in church and the sermons for the last 7 years published. Fair is Fair . Oh and by the way the only charity that obama gave to was is crazy church

marsha   April 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

You have GOT to be kidding. Does she have to do EVERYTHING Obama does? Clearly she can't produce an original thought or idea on her own - and when she does attempt it, it winds up being an untruth embellished at every turn.

Beverly, Houston   April 7th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

To: John

Maybe Juvenile (I am young at heart), but at least I am knowledgeable.

Tyler, New Jersey   April 7th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

What is wrong with you all?!
This was a JOKE!
Let it be
Only Obama can show personality. Clinton shows a tad bit and she is destroyed!

wanda Williams   April 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Looks to me there are some stupid people on this web ,you voted fore Bush and if you vote fore OBAMA we are in big trouble .He is hiding a lot that will come out later ,Hillary fore me

JOHN   April 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

CHERYL DO YOU WANT TO GO SCANDAL FOR SCANDAL. OK YOU ASKED FOR IT. WHITEWATER, TRAVELGATE, BOSINA, MONICA, JENNIFER, PAULA, PAUL VS CLINTON, THE HOSPITAL STORY, PENN, SHOULD I GO ON. OK HOW ABOUT HILLARY TAKING $850,000 FROM HEALTH CARE LOBBIEST AT THE SAME TIME SHE WAS TELLING THE AMEICAN PEOPLE SHE WAS FIGHTING FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, BUT DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, TRY LOOKING AT THE MOVIE SICKO, MOORE POINTS IT OUT CLEARLY.

JFK   April 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Are Obama people so desperate to bash Hillary that they have to trump their one-liner comments as their only defense? The word liar is very serious word and people need to use it more carefully. Half the Obama people do not even know what they speak of. They just repeat "LIAR LIAR LIAR" like a bunch of school kids. Very sad state of affairs. I do not see any improvement with Obama so I will take the more mature and experienced Hillary over Mr. Obama.

Dem08   April 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Can someone on here please explain why Hillary is so bad..Please type slowly as I am a Hillary supporter and I have been told I am not that smart.

Point..You keep calling names, making accusations and are just plain stupid, but never back up anything you say.

If I were to judge the intelligence of the supporters, I can say the Clinton supporters have not treated Obama the way you treat Hillary.Its my honest hope that all Clinton supporters stay home if she does not get the nomination. I can not support Obama knowing people who support him are such negative people.

One really stupid Clinton supporter..

Kathy   April 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

The word "carpetbagger" comes to mind...

Larry from LA   April 7th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Is there a TV show that Hillary won't go on. How about "Let's Pray"

frank Honolulu HI   April 7th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I don't think CNN is giving Hillary fair coverage. The headlines are all negative. Is Rove hiding in the CNN offices? Seems like it.

Herb (Landenberg, PA)   April 7th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

"I HOPE HILLARY WINS IF FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN TO SHUT YOU UP."

To Bart in SC: I hope Hillary loses if for no other reason than to shut HER up!

Obama – 08

JFK   April 7th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

NickNas

"Are the Penn Voters REALLY this Blind? Is this simple minded ploy enough to make the people of Penn glaze over the 3 latest Scandals in just the last 4 days???"

No Nick, maybe they just are as easily snowed by the Obama show. These so called "scandals" are media driven hype to focus on one person in what is clearly becoming one sided favoring by the media. This blatant influence by outlets like CNN constantly bashing Hillary.

mark   April 7th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Joanne, i certainly agreed with you on the ' white Riots' if anything this type of projected future event only hurts Obama. Hillary and Obama are fine Candidates. I am an Obama supporter, but if Hillary wins that's ok too.
Before Obama, blacks were fine and after Obama blacks will be fine. Enough with all your prediction of how blacks will react if Obama doesnt win. The U.S will be fine with Mccain . Infact, I think if he picks black running mate he would win easily!

As for Hillary Clinton's bowling skils-i am suprised that you suprised- the truth is not in Hillary's blood. i know she couldn't bowl because everything she says is the opposite.

mg   April 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Oh, no, what will Joe Scarborough talk about on his show tomorrow if he can't go on about Obama's bowling.

Chuck from Pa   April 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Hillary has to go on the Ellen show to show she is human. How pathetic. She is always stealing Obama's ideas. At least he went to a real business with real people (not fake hollywood supporters). She has never had an original idea in her entire life. Ellen probably gave her this one. I don't want a complete phony in the WH again. Maybe PA will be her swansong.

John   April 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Even just a little human interest story brings out numerous hate filled Obamabots. Very juvenile.

Beverly, Houston   April 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

TO: Cheryl 6:50 P.M. WE ARE NOT WITH YOU HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

I would like to ask you the same question. Where the heck have you been for the last 20 years? The Clintons have been involved in nothing but lies and scandals.

Oh, and by the way, Barack was on Ellen's show 2 times that I know of.....So there!!!!!!!!!.

Jake   April 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Someone else mentioned it but Hillary is like the Huckabee of the Democratic party, although much more competitive. The Republicans were worried how Huckabee was splitting up the Republican party and how he needed to drop out and how he was exposing McCain and how it was all doom and gloom. Now Huckabee is out and everything is alright on the Republican side.

Now replace that with Hillary as Huckabee, Obama as McCain and Democrats with Republicans.

Democrats are fighting for their candidate and obviously it's gotten emotional but hopefully when it's all over we can unite like the Republicans did behind our candidate, no matter what your differences with Obama/Hillary may be they're nothing compared to McCain. So hopefully Democrats vote with their brains and not on emotion because this country can not afford another Bush, we can not go around threatening every country that doesn't praise us and we can not continue with this growing deficit.

Lets get our respect back, our pride back, and our country back.

maureen   April 7th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I JUST HAVE ONE THING TO SAY!

REASEARCH BARACK OBAMA THEN SPEAK!

John Smith   April 7th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Which POLL is Hillary leading?
1. The delegate count?
2. The popular vote, or the
3. Superdels who endorsed Hillary BEFORE she even started tauting her "resume?" Note that a few Superdels have already jumped ship.

hugo   April 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

to be fair to Obama his circle dose not likely include a lot of bowlers–Rezko, Weather Underground bombers, Kenyan co-president cousin, friends he made in Pakistan during college years. Although I'll bet the unreverand Wright can throw a mean bowling ball.

John   April 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Well,a bit rusty is a lot better than "I was terrible" Hillary wins the battle-April fools day or not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Democrat for Unity   April 7th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Whoever wrote that Hillary Clinton was lying and is actually a very good bowler, I'm not gonna lie, that is hilarious.

On the topic of presidential candidates bowling, is this really what happens during a slow news day? I mean, I know we're in a dry-period of the election right now, but how about reporting on the speeches that the candidates are making, the stances that they're taking on the issues?

Or, y'know, bowling's good too I guess...

Deb   April 7th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Obama supporters, read the truth about Hillary. She has been a tireless worker for poor people – particularly minorities. She IS who Obama wants to be. These negative blogs make me think either you are all stupid and hateful or you just haven't done your homework. Probably both.

Steve   April 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Yet another case of Hillary embellishing her abilities.

Child of God   April 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

May the Lord bless those reading this and bless the next president of the US :) !

John Smith   April 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

People, I believe, are not biased against "women" as Joanne may have us think. People are calling on "this particular woman" not to misrepresent this gender!! We all owe a lot to women, not this one!!

Dave in Houston   April 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

OMG! OMG! OMG!

Neither Hillary nor Barack can bowl?!?!?!?! I'm a lifelong Democrat, but once I heard that both of my potential candidates stink at bowling, I'm throwing my full support to Senator John Sidney McCain! (Psych! Just kidding!) If the mainstream media didn't do a Presidential bowling story for the next eight centuries, then the average amount of coverage would return to a tolerable level.

Anne E.   April 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Let's see her go up against Barack in a game of one-on-one hoops; he can even spot her a couple of free throws......

deb   April 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

To Oregon Independent – You talk about democrats raising taxes and "wasting money" but how about the current administration! When President Clinton left office we had a SURPLUS of money. We are so far in debt now it's pitiful! Hillary will make taxes FAIR! EVERYONE should pay the SAME percentage of their income. I'm sick of all the loopholes rich people use. And as far as taxes go...who do you think is supposed to PAY for police, firemen, schools, roadwork, etc., etc. The American people (the government) SHOULD pay for these services. If not us, who???

Obama people (boy, these people are soooo hateful) are still trashing Hillary for any silly reason. Bowling on Ellen's show was just that, people! Why are you all making a big thing about something so trivial? CNN should be reporting on the issues, not silly stuff like this.

Lena   April 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

This bowling issue is meaningless, Hillary is a liar and will do what ever it takes to win the election, as if it were not enough when Florida cheated and selcted Bush for president. She lied about the sniper fire, that lie will really help her when she has to negotiate with that country she lied about, her taxes were padded, she claims she will Michigan, but she did it anyway, hoping that everyone would have symphathy on a dumb board who doe not know how to follow rules; however, she wants to rule the country. Liar Liar Liar and most of all a cheater.

skylark   April 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Watched the show. Hillary wants to find a cure for breast cancer. Duh... Who doesn't?
Also gay rights. Duh..Who doesn't? (Well, there are a few of those, I guess.) She only said that because Ellen is lesbian. So transparent.
She also mentioned Bosnia. Said she recently talked to the ex-president. But still hasn't apologized for lying about sniper fire.Told a few more sob stories.
What a piece of work. !
Ellen was impressed. The word fawning comes to mind.

Norman   April 7th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Who cares if she is a lying, exaggerating, maniacal, psychotic, power hungry weasel who will stop at nothing to become president. You're the best Hillary!!

hugo   April 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

No problem with the bowling. Not a skill she'll need as POTUS. But at least she's a good sport, unlike that cranky child Obama who sulks when someone wants a photo. thank goodness that guy in PA has photos with adults like Bill, Hillary and Poppy Bush. Obama is unkind and uncivil. Hillary definatley wins in those categories. Send her $$$!!

CHERYL   April 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

THE OBAMABOTS ARE JUST PISSED BECAUSE HILLARY WAS ON A SHOW THATS MORE POPULAR THAN OPRAH'S!

KYLIE MANOGE SUPPORTS HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

THE ELTON JOHN CONCERT WILL BRING HILLARY THE BOOST SHE NEEDS!!!!!!!!!

WE ARE WITH YOU HILLARY!!!!!!!!

Chile   April 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Oops! Just another blunder from Hillary. Too bad this is not showing all over the news like Obama's bad bowl was. How did you guys miss this comparison. Oh Yeah most news networks are in hillary's pocket too.

Rich in Seattle   April 7th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

She even lied about her bowling skills!!!!!!!!

CHERYL   April 7th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I AGREE WITH REALIST FROM ABOVE!!!!!!

OBAMA HAS SO MUCH SCANDAL!!!!!!

LIES
REZKO
WRIGHT
DISENFRANCHISING VOTERS==POOR JUDGMENT BAD CHARACTER!

NOT PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL!!!!!

THIS IS WHY HE WILL NOT WIN IN THE FALL!!!!

ALSO WHY HILLARY LEADS IN THE POLLS!!!!!!! AFTER ALL THAT MONEY SPENT!!!!! GO AWAY OBAMA!!!!!!!!

WE WANT HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Beverly, Houston   April 7th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

TO: OlvrWhit – Hillary has not lied and anyone that believs she has, thats pathetic.

Where in the Heck have you been for the last 20 years, in a crib? The Clintons are nothing BUT liars.

Huh?   April 7th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Wow! No matter what the two top candidates try to do, they are neck and neck.

For those who have said "we" are scared of a woman president, please take a breath. No one is afraid of Hillary What we're afraid of is the damage she and her cronies will do to the government. I personally would be just fine with a woman president. Women in other countries have proved time and time again that they are just as capable as men to lead countries. There is no fear of the gender. The fear is of what a PERSON like Hillary will do. No one is going to riot. We're just going to sit back, make some popcorn, and watch Hillary's adminstration collapse under the weight of special prosecutors, indictments, and Republican attacks.

kathy in ohio   April 7th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

You obama supporters are NUTS

Bridgette   April 7th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Is this what applying for the so called most powerful job in the world has come to.

Ardnuas   April 7th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

All of the people saying we don't want a female president....please understand we just don't want HILLARY.... We would LOVE to vote for any other women!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BJ Atlanta   April 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I checked this out just to see what comments were posted. Wow, as Jack Cafferty says "It's getting ugly out there". The fact that people are making such hateful, distasteful and just plain mean comments is disgusting to me! The whole bowling thing was a joke, and never meant to be taken seriously. If democrats want to win the election come November, they better stop bashing Clinton, she very well may be the nominee. If you are truly a democrat, stop this hateful rhetoric towards both candidates, and start pulling together as a united party!!

marty from Indiana   April 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

She took her bowling ball and bag with her when she left the White House? I'm surprised there was room in the moving vans. It is a well documented fact of history that Bill and Hillary stole $190,000 worth of furniture and artwork when they left he White House. The National Forest Service forced them to return the stolen property. Check it out on the internet. It is a historical fact. What a crook!

JFK   April 7th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

For all the Obama people out there, I think you guys need to relax and act like civilized adults. These childish postings do nothing for your cause. Obama calling himself a uniter is a joke and a disgrace to those who truly united. Martin Luther King would not agree with Mr Obama's behavior or tactics. Frankly, while these venomous postings toward Hillary go to show how sexism and deep hatred is alive and well in America. Peace loving Obama supporters would not need to post disgusting comments unless they were in real fear of Hillary. And what for? Nothing but pure media politics! Ignorance is bliss in America!

Ardnuas   April 7th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

One more time......we HEAR Hillary say she is EXPERIENCED...and then we SEE THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

st louis typicl whte male   April 7th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Joanne,
I agree. What would everyone do if the typical white people rioted? Obama and his followers are a joke. It was okay when Obama's bowling was all over the news... and his hockey... and his race speech. We could all do a speech on race, that was his way of putting the Wright controversy behind him. BUT, it's not going to work for this typical white christian.
Go Hillary – I am glad you are having fun with your campaign.

FHD   April 7th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

What a humorless crowd! Loosen up people.

Democrates are going to lose again by following their heart not their head. Obama will win the race but not the White House.
Stupid people deserve stupid leaders. Four more years of the same. Get ready folks.

John   April 7th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

It's another lie!!!!!!!! She has her own bowling bag, bowling shoes but did not bowl for last 10 years!!!!!!Do you want us to beleive that? It would be disgraceful for America if a person is elected president who lies even in simple matters!!!!!!!!! How can we trust her with the fate of the America and World at large, all critical and delicate matters? They earned 109million in 7 years, but did not pay for the insurance of her staffs!!!!! Bluffed the Ohio and Texas people. She should drop herself out of the race before humiliating herself further. If she does not have respect for herself, she should at least retain some dignity for An ex-first lady and a seating senator !!!!!!!!

Sherri   April 7th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I am a strong Obama supporter. I'm a woman. I'm working hard for his election in November.

I think there is room for humor in this campaign...and the poor bowling on both sides is worthy of a good laugh.

Lighten up folks. Support your candidate of choice with dignity and respect. Disagree on the issues, but respect among "family" is key to Democratic success.

sonny   April 7th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I really do not understand what is she trying to prove??

jfz   April 7th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Can't roll a ball straight for 60 feet? Guess we won't get straight talk about the economy, education, taxes, environment or anything else, either! NICE DISTRACTION candidates! (All that other stuff is boring anyway.)

VM   April 7th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

One Hillary reporter said:

"Go Hillary!! If you read these statement above, it just proves how stupid the Obama supporters are!!! And these people are suppose to be educated??? 3rd grade maybe!!!"

The other Hillary reporter responded immediately with:

"WHY YOU OBAMIANS HATE HER. IF HE IS SO STRONG , SHE SHOULD NOT BE A TREAT? OBAMA IS ON BIG BLA,.. BLAA.. BLAAA… AND TREAKY LIKE A FOX!WHO DOES NOT LIKE HILLARY, DOES NOT LIKE HIMSELF! GOO GIRL!!! MANY PEAPLE ARE WITH YOU!"

This Obama supporter:

LOL!!!

BW CINCINNATI   April 7th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

When people don't get an April Fools joke even when they are told it is an April Fools joke, they are too stupid to blog.

CHERYL   April 7th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I LOVE HOW HILLARY ADDRESSED GAY RIGHTS, BREAST CANCER ALSO UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE!!!!!!!

THIS IS WHAT A LEADER DOES IS THINK ABOUT ALL THE PEOPLE!!!!!

YOU ARE GREAT HILLARY!

HOPEFULLY BORACK WILL STOP BLOCKING OUR VOTES SO THAT WE ALL HAVE A SAY!!!!!!!!

MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA SUPPORT YOU!!!!!!!

AnnaMarie   April 7th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Mary-NY- You should not be voting for a person based on gender... that is just wrong.. Sharon was right with what she had to say AND she is entitled to her comments just like you and me..

But.. I saw just this weekend in Montana- women voting for Hillary based on gender alone (not the issues)... sure a woman can become president.. And America will be ready for a woman in the whitehouse.. but 1st ... NOT THIS WOMAN.. and NOT THIS TIME..

there will be a time for a woman in the white house just not this woman and not this time.. (I feel these needs repeating)

America needs real change... Barack is real change-

tanner, ca   April 7th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

If that photo was taken at the time she bowled the 1-pin frame, then I don't believe she's ever owned a ball, shoes or a bag. She's not holding the ball correctly, anyone who has owned a ball would know better.

Skipper   April 7th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Obama was not at the State of the Black Union in New Orleans. Obama was not at the MLK Memorial in Memphis this past weekend. Is Obama taking the black vote for granted? Is Obama trying to distance himself from blacks in order to woo the white vote?

Hillary earned 109 million over 7 years and donated 40% to charity. Obama only donated 2% of his income to charity and most of that was to his racist church.

Chido Williams   April 7th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

She lies about evrything-why are some American people still voting for this BIG LIAR?

suzy   April 7th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I think it's futile to ask the some of the people on these blogs to chill out...
maybe they're too young to know what chill out means??? maybe? or maybe they just read headlines all day and never bother to do research for themselves? maybe?
Some of you are just rude beyond belief...I don't care who you support, but come on....this is really bad.
Are these the type of people who are voting for Obama????

Reid   April 7th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

She doesn't really have bowling shoes, that is just a plain lie!

Janel, St. Paul, MN   April 7th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Cute!

James Bender   April 7th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

The ball don't lie! Ha! Poor Hill, things just aren't going her way. She wagered and had time to practice to look good. Now for whatever this PR bit is worth...she flubbed.

Kill the negativity among the Dems. Dems in 2008!

CHERYL   April 7th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

HILLARY HAS A SENSE OF HUMOR!!!!!!!!

BOY, SMART AND FUNNY WHAT A COMBO!!!!!!

THE PEOPLE NEED TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE OR WE WILL END UP WITH McCAIN IN THE FALL!!!!!!

OBAMA CANNOT WIN!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!! WE SUPPORT YOU!!!!

Jak   April 7th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

wake me up when this woman is gone...

Rosie   April 7th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Did the gutter ball cross the picket line like Ellen did???

simon   April 7th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Whatever he does I gots to do it too....

He uses a catch phrase "change"
I will use "solution"

He goes after young voters..
I will go after young voters...

He got Oprah.
I will get Ellen
.......

He is awful at bowling....
I will be even more awful at bowling...

.......

Lori   April 7th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Thank goodness she didn't hit any pins! Someone would have had to taken them to the emergency room and Lord knows those pins don't have any health insurance. They would have been kicked right out of the hospital and probably not made it. Er...that's what Hillary told me happened once.

Kirk From Michigan   April 7th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

My two favorite canidates !!!!!

Hillary Clinton , and whom ever is running against Obama

Hillary 2008 , or John McCain 2008
This is the the way I roll !!!!!!

CHERYL   April 7th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I LOVED HILLARY TODAY ON ELLEN'S SHOW!!!!!

SHE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL!!!!

SHE IS QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT NO DOUBT!

WHO DOES OBAMA THINK HE IS TO ASK HER TO STEP DOWN?

MR. SCANDAL NEEDS TO MIND HIS OWN PUPS!!

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF BORACK?

THAT YOU MIGHT GET BEAT?

IT IS A CONTEST!!!!!!

HILLARY STILL LEADS IN THE POLLS!!!!!!

BECAUSE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DON'T ALL FALL FOR OBAMA'S LIES!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!! 2009!!!

Steve   April 7th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

It's a little strange how Hillary and Ellen look something alike...

Maybe they both like "bowling" – but can't admit it?

Just a thought...

Viet Nam Vet   April 7th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Geez people, lighten up!! It's Bowling

Jack in ND   April 7th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

""Look at me, my husband made 52 million giving speeches, but I can bowl a "1″ on 2 frames, I'm just like all of you people!

Look at how blue my collar is!

You're not fooling anyone, Hillary…""

Unfortunately, she banks on that being untrue. She counts on there being fools.

Carl from Pa   April 7th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Oh come on!!! This coming from the person how said she "misspoke" about being under sniper fire! Oh i forgot, they were rainbows!! She is trying everything and anything to make Obama look band and herself look good. Now we see she can't bowl. Obama should take her up on this offer!! Now that would be some good TV!

Wort les   April 7th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

"Her bowling performance follows that of Obama, who scored only a 37 at a Pennsylvania bowling alley earlier this month"

so what's her score ? I am guessing it's more than 37.

GL   April 7th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

No- a woman in office does not scare the crap out of me. THIS woman in office scares the crap out of me.

AnnaMarie   April 7th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

well in the end if they tie then there should be a "BOWL OFF"...

never mind.. I was just watching Hillary on Ellen when I was blogging this and there she goes.. telling more... TALL TALES...

Who can believe her... she will say aything at any time to get votes....again talking about gay rights.. she is taking advanatge of Ellen's show...she is way off base.. she is not truthful AT ALL...............

Vote clamberer at ALL COST.... even on Ellen.. Although why didn't she dance when she came out.. can't dance I suspect either..

Sooo VOTE OBAMA in 2008 and lets have real change..4 Americans

jj   April 7th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Sounds like I found the Obama chat room!

Ralph   April 7th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Her April Fools joke made her seem like she could actually bowl, but that was a joke too. After the primaries, she will have lots of time to learn how to bowl.

Sue from Ga.   April 7th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Didn't she challenge Obama to a bowl off for the nomination? You lose again Hillary – go home!

GnosticMan   April 7th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

So now we have full circle knowledge that democratic candidates can't bowl to save their life. OK CNN...you got us.....they're human after all....lol!

Diane   April 7th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary's unending display of lies and "mis-statements" are disgusting and proof of the same old same old with the Clintons.

Her total mismanagement of her own campaign should be enough to demonstrate she does not have the judgement to lead the country. Will she ever be asked to explain why Penn is still with her campaign??

She's proven before and will continue to prove she will do whatever it takes to get what she and Bill see as hers and hers alone-the presidency.... how pathetic many still fall for this type of political hair splitting!

Peggy Greensboro NC   April 7th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Oh for heaven's sake. None of these candidates, I don't care who, are much interested in bowling with any of us, they don't want to have a beer with us, and they probably find a lot of us a bit unnerving, Especially if they read the message boards online, and I sure can't blame them. I certainly hope that none of you are basing your vote on who of these are the more regular folks cause none of them are! Hope you're not disillusioned.

Greg   April 7th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Will her campaign attempt to spin this as a "mis-bowl"?

Bubba   April 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

You are scrapping the bottom of the barrel if you have to appear on Ellen ! Stick a fork in clintoon...

Walt, Belton,TX   April 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Just when is Hillary going to realize that "she" is the April fools joke?

jfz   April 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Next Hillary will be playing the saxophone - anything to appear human.

andrea, Illinois   April 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

She is not funny, rather ridiculous!!!
I really do not care how she bowls, if she has a bag etc.
For me, that woman is a JOKE

Chuck Roast   April 7th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

This is one of the reasons Hitlery Clinton is doing so bad. She hangs out with low lifes like Ellen Degenerate.

Please stop the Clinton crime family.

Joanne   April 7th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

To hell with "Rodney King like" riots, wait till you see the white people riot. That will make those look like child's play. The media are the one's who have created this chaos by being so biased against a woman in office. It scares the crap out of them.

NickNas   April 7th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Are the Penn Voters REALLY this Blind? Is this simple minded ploy enough to make the people of Penn glaze over the 3 latest Scandals in just the last 4 days???

We will see.

bili   April 7th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

the whole hillary thing is becoming ridiculus and i really wish she will stop fooling herself.hillary is a bitter woman because she never believed it will come to these,she has this notion that the normination is her inheritence, sorry madam the world is changing and is like you are left behind,i think she is living in illusion.get it madam is over.

carmen   April 7th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

When she hit the gutter, she asked Ellen to have her re-do it. When she took another shot, she knocked down one pin. Typical of her when she doesn't like the result she wants to re-do it LOL S

willis, Texas   April 7th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

HILLARY = LIAR

HILLARY = LOSER

HILLARY = BIPOLAR DISORDER

HILLARY = MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES

Obama Supporter   April 7th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Guys, I support Obama, but the fact that she didn't bowl well on a tv show doesn't make her "weak," "fat," or "a disgrace to this country." Those comments are totally inappropriate!! Everyone needs to chill out!!! (In the words of WJC).

If you want to draw distinctions on the issues, that is great, but slamming the other candidate about bowling? How have people gotten this crazy about the race? I guess it really is over – welcome to the dems recipe for disaster in November.

Better idea   April 7th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Hillary, could you please do something that Obama has not done yet, like dancing, fishing or just jogging?

James   April 7th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Another mispoken word...Another lie...big surprise...she must have been distracted by all the sniper fire.

loli   April 7th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

you call tha news CNN, you are at the lowest point, the lady was just jocking.

Shannon from Washington   April 7th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

We need to move on to the General Election, the primary has just reached a new low.

Demo Craxy   April 7th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Billary Shame on you, your husband, your campaing, your deals with governmetns, your money trhough promises and all the lies.......

liar liar liar

Scottyron   April 7th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Hillary's life has been in the gutter since she met the low life Bill. The Clinton's just don't get it. Most Americans do not want their kind near a public office. She should just give up and retire to Arkanasas...oh maybe they don't want them anymore. Well, I guess NY will take them. Birds of a feather, flock together.

wyoming dem   April 7th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I guess BRUNSWICK is not one of her earmarks. I wonder if she could throw a strike if it was 3am?

Hillary 08   April 7th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Most of Obama's supporters are Male chauvinism, and the term is used to describe the belief that males are superior to females, and that is why they hate her so bad. She is strong enough to run this country, and they are not.

Lourdes   April 7th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

CNN, why is it that every story you do on Hillary has a negative tone?

You are supposed to be unbiased and trustworthy. I'm beginning to think there needs to be a boycott of your site and network.

Patriot   April 7th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Electing a President is serious business. The Democratic race is almost like American Idol or America's got talent. These Senators are out campaignig for 2 years and the country is falling apart. They need to go back to Washington and fix this mess the Democratic Congress has created over the last 2 years.

Mary-NY   April 7th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Sharon you ought to be ashamed of yourself because for the first time America is going to have a female president you had to say those bad words regarding a fellow woman like yourself if you're a real woman.

Jane   April 7th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

What a stinkball. Hillary is a disgrace. Enough!

Matt   April 7th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Oh leave her alone. Anyone else trying to bowl and duck sniper fire at the same time would have a hard time too.

Seriously though how is it that the Penn story is getting brushed aside? Especially considering all he did was get a new job title although he will basically be doing the same work.

"Despite the complaints, the Clinton camp did not completely cut ties with Penn. He will remain as an adviser on a daily basis and his firm will continue to conduct polling for the campaign."

For those of you in Pennsylvania how can you possibly believe she will try and change NAFTA to help you out when she won't even get rid of this guy?

king from toronto   April 7th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

this woman is a joke.she starts to favour that of a crack head.

DM Arlington, TX   April 7th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

One thing the bowling ball and the American people have in common with Senator Hillary Clinton?

Answer:

We both don't like being handled by the Clintons....

fuzzy bananas   April 7th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I don't know sometimes it's hard to trust any of them.

dEMABRAT   April 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Does anyone have a sense of humor anymore? She did this gag in good fun with Ellen, just like her April Fools joke. She is trying to lighten it up a bit. Geesh, Obama people- at least she's not criticizing your precious mesiah.

Kevin   April 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

You people in the media disgust me. If you think you can play Edward Murrow, think again. You're poisoning peoples's minds, and it's immoral. I'm also not the Kevin who gave the first comments.

cheer   April 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Who cares about the score of bowling. You made it a fun and showed tremendous attitude again, again, and again... woo, I start loving this woman

glen   April 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Hey, you saw it for yourself, Hillary has a great sense of humour and the more I see of her acting like a normal person the more I like her, I too have thrown a bowling ball or two in the gutter especially if someone is watching, but I have also bowled great too. Lets look at the real issues instead of the nit picking.

Jim in FL   April 7th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Clinton ... gutter ball ? It would seem sport imitates life ! Too bad she couldn't just toss her derriere down there .. strike every time !

phil Geffen   April 7th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

why do I sense she does NOT have a bowling ball, bag and shoes! I bet she doesn't and this is just another one of those Hilliar fibs

am just saying...

PS: and she sniper joke on Letterman – c'mon that is just LOW and POOR taste. Our soldiers face this in reality, not some dream sequence that Hillary had...

Sally   April 7th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Everyone just lighten up. I am decidedly not voting for Sentor Clinton, but the non-stop attacks and sniping about her are getting ridiculous. Now we're attacking her credibility because she failed to knock down a couple bowling pins on a daytime talk show??? Enough already!

Venus   April 7th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I just hope after Mark Penn that you stay in the gutter Hillary!

gabe   April 7th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

why is it that obama and hillary supporters are constantly demeaning each other in these blogs? it is up to every voter in the country to make his/her decision on who will best lead the country. who died and made these bloggers god?! everytime, without fail, when a story is posted about hillary or obama these people come out of their ivory towers to tell everyone else that their candidate is better and those that support the other candidate are some how lacking in the basic facilities needed to make an informed decision. we all know the game of politics (remember, we are the ones who let the game continue), so get over your "righteous" indignation and accpet the fact that here on planet earth people aren't perfect. also, please stop blaming the media when stories don't work in your candidates favor . god forbid our politicans actually accept responsibilty for the silly situations they get themselves into. I am voting for Obama but that doesn't mean that I have to hate Hillary or her supporters, you don't either. I hope that we can get past all of this politricks and grow up. Our nation needs us.

Mike   April 7th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Clinton is an idiot. I cannot believe she is still in the race, furthermore I cannot believe people still like her.

Kathy   April 7th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Most of you folks you comment on these blogs are PATHETIC!!!. You can choose to support whomever you want for whatever reason(s) you wish to, but the hatred tone and snide remarks are beneath the values of the democratic party and those of us who are proud to say we are Democrates. Please stop it, some of you act like children in the playground who shame and belittle others. It is this kind of behavior that allow the Republicans to win elections. The constant bickering is becoming a bit too much. The nasty tone and disheartening remarks against both candidates are belittling. Pick you candidate, for whatever persuades you to do so, and at least be respectful of another choice.

Brad   April 7th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Hillary you just keep working the Campaign , let the dead beat Obama stick to his bowling. It's just as good if not better than his politics. Change yeah we need Change , mainly in the IL. Senate. Hopefully he can join is buddy Rezko, maybe he'll take his wife with him. Hillary don't follow this idiot like he always follow you. Alot of Democrats know 's he is not a leader. Why is it when you come out with your plan's for the country , he comes out with the same plan, ( no leader ) Democrats see that. Don't give up just play all the debates and watch his stupidity of just saying that I agree with Sen. Clinton. Need more than just a dream and talk of change. This country needs substance not just talk. You can feed that crap to your congregation along with your bigotry about race. This country needs a Clinton back in office to clean this mess up and hopefully Hillary will be that one. Go Hillary

Kevin   April 7th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

You're supposed to be the most trusted name in news? This crap is sure denouncing that claim.

LaKay   April 7th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I am sure she feels pretty stupid...she is trying to find something she can beat Obama at! The answer is right in front of her face...lying. It's the only thing she can beat him at!

She's embarrasing women all across this nation!

PCS / North Carolina   April 7th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

CHICANO ART, wrote ARIZONA April 7th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

"The media, especially CNN kiss Obama butt constantly because they are afraid of Rodney King like riots if Obama is not elected."

Please do not play the "Race Card" and propagate hatred among ourselves. We are already a divided America. This country is becoming so polarized, and you can read them on these blogs.

We should stop calling BLACK or WHITE, we all are AMERICANS.
NO COUNTRY CALL THEIR CITIZENS BY THEIR COLOR.
They do not call black or White British, Argentinians, or Brazilians.

We have to focus on economy (Job outsourcing), Health Care (Uninsured) and education (Underfunding), rather than in-fighting along party, ethnic religious lines..

We already spend 15% GDP on Health care, and our mortality and morbidity statistics are scary ( 23rd in the world !!). Other Developed countries spend just 8-9% GDP on health care.
Education is is in much worse shape. Detroit recently closed down 17 schools !! Yeah, we think it is not our child, that’s their problem. !!

OlvrWhit   April 7th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Sharon, its not Hillary that is pathetic, its people like you who fail to read past the headlines. As for those of you who continue to call Hillary a liar, do some research. There is truth to the Bosnia story, but its not a lie. As far as this medical crisis, the media is failing to report that the deputy sheriff who told this story to Clinton has came out today and verified that this story was true.

So its time for grown-ups to stop acting like children and calling people names without solid proof. If we want to nit-pick, how about Obama claiming his was concieved during the Selma marches, or today when he claims he has more Foreign Policy experiance than Clinton or McCain, or that he was a law professor. So lets not throw stones over stupid things, especially when those things are not true.

Hillary has not lied and anyone that believs she has, thats pathetic.

applecrispbetty   April 7th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

There appear to be no holes in the ball. Or maybe she doesn't know you are supposed to use the holes.

Chris   April 7th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Democrats will eat their own children if it means that the candidate they want to win the nomination ends up getting it. Sad.

Dave   April 7th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Okay..I guess Ellen is not a controversial individual??? Hillary said she would not go to Wright's church but she hangs out with Ellen. Geesh...Hillary represents the nutty side of the dem party.

Sherry   April 7th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I agree Sharon - lying about being under sniper fire is no laughing matter! Remember, 4,000+ dead - FOR WHAT??!!

Charles   April 7th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Ok, while I'm very big on criticizing Hillary's mistake, no matter how small and seemingly unimportant they may be, this is a bit much. That's really not news at all. I'm hoping this was put up not in response to the Obama gutter ball but more as comic relief in the face of a less than comical campaign she has run. If so, that's the only funning thing she's done or said so far.

Tex   April 7th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hillary, this is so pathetic!

New Voter   April 7th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Please go away, Hillary. I can't stand much more of your misrepresentations and downright lies. But I'd love to hear your response to this: what other clients did Mark Penn have that you are courting under the table (i.e., Blackwater, etc.)? What about the Dubai deal? And why won't you release information on donors to the Clinton Library/Clinton charity? What are you hiding?

Carrie PA   April 7th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hillary's a big joke!

andrew s. rostolder hillsdale nj   April 7th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

still doing the lying thing, huh hill??????????? it has got to be awful for you to constantly have to eat your words. humble pie really tastes awful...

jason   April 7th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

"later, bush made an announcement that he also has a band-aid"

-david letterman

David   April 7th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

The only disgrace to this country are the people ragging on Hillary on this site. You all sicken me. I have had it with all of you. You are all just pushing the Clinton supporters to go to McCain. Obama probably has the nomination so whats your problem?

sasha kando   April 7th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

It's not just the mantra to "win at any cost!" Now she would do anything to distract all the attention AWAY from Penn, NAFTA, 109 million $$, Bosnia, uninsured patient who died in OH, and etc.....So, if you ask her to dress as a clown and do handstands down the street, she'd do it, so that no one can focus on any of the above. Sneaky lady!

Herman LA, CA   April 7th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

You know everything Barack team is doing the Clintons are copying it and I am tired of it.

Dennis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania   April 7th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I voted Democrat my entire life, but if Obama gets the nomination over Hillary, Im voting for McCain!

IF, Portugal, Lisbon   April 7th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

For the last few days all the news CNN places here are Clinton's. Even down to her "rusty bowling skills"... Isn't Obama shaving, buying chocolates, anything??!!

Donald, SC   April 7th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has had some very serious and to-the-point issues about America come to light. Her problem is that she has NO intention on solving any of these problems. She talks a real good game. just as long as she gets that covetted position in the Whitehouse. But her campaign has proven to be the worst circus show of all time. Once she is there, well let's just say, "Let them eat CAKE."

David   April 7th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I wonder if she is even trying to win the nomination any more or if it is all just to pull in more democratic voters in the remaining states and to get her issues out there. She seems to be having more fun out there recently and has not been so serious as of late.

Filiz   April 7th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

We understand that media is owned but isnt a fundamental responsibility to present alternative points of view. Ron Paul couldnt get equal coverage, right now a former Senator Mike Gravel and a former Congressman are either running or contemplting running on the Libertarian Party ticket. Could you please offer your readers information on some very good candidates like Michael Jingozian who i think would make an amazing running mate for either barr or gravel

Joe   April 7th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Will you never learn? Hillary does nothing without a purpose. She is trying to sucker Obama into a bowling for the nomination bet. Then she will find a way to cheat and win!

John, PA   April 7th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

LOL, I cant believe what makes the news these day.....CNN will report anything to take the focus of Mark Penn lbbbying a trade deal. The voters of Pa will not stand for the lies anymore. Although it is funny watching her hold the bowling ball like that because that is not how you bowl......

Joe Green   April 7th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Wow, the distractions are coming fast and furious! I hardly even remember that Bill made $52 million in speech fees. And there was somthing about her lying about something? I can't recall!

More bowling! ha-ha, democracy is fun!

J. Craib   April 7th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Craig, sorry, but it's Hillary in the gutter again, not Obama....it's called metaphor.

fred   April 7th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

should read "statements"

client8   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

democrats are so uptight...hillary and obama are equal opportunity liars...hillary at least is the devil i know...

GO HILLARY

Jack Hicks, Fort Myers   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I told you they should have a bowl off for the top of the ticket.

He bowls like a girl–and she is a girl–they are evenly matched.

Sadly, no matter who wins we still end up getting the gutter ball.

SC native   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I love the Clintons.

Hillary 08'

pj   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

wow, you'd think she'd brush off her skills a little?

why is it that everything she does ends up being pathetic?

Juan Grain   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Yea, Yea I know "everythig you can do i can do better" I have heard that wshfull song and dance before, Ha!

Marge Hibbing Mn   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hell I have a room full of bowling trophies and guess what.....I throw gutter balls every once in a while. At least she threw a gutter ball in bowling. Obama throws gutter balls in action every day....

Sante   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

WHY YOU OBAMIANS HATE HER. IF HE IS SO STRONG , SHE SHOULD NOT BE A TREAT?

OBAMA IS ON BIG BLA,.. BLAA.. BLAAA... AND TREAKY LIKE A FOX!

WHO DOES NOT LIKE HILLARY, DOES NOT LIKE HIMSELF!

GOO GIRL!!!

MANY PEAPLE ARE WITH YOU!

fred   April 7th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Go Hillary!!

If you read these statement above, it just proves how stupid the Obama supporters are!!!

And these people are suppose to be educated??? 3rd grade maybe!!!

Jill in Chicago   April 7th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Obama fans sound bitter.

Rise Hillary,

Rise

Jason   April 7th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Geeze...

I can't believe what a nutcase Hillary's turned out to be. I was totally set to vote for her when the elections all started but after all her weird shennigans, lies, and vicious attacks I'm completely turned off. As much as I felt good about voting for a woman candidate, I'd rather wait for a woman with honor and integrity. If we elected Hillary that would probably be the first and last woman President.

The more I've seen about Obama the more he's truly impressed me. I feel very good about voting for him. And more than a little sorry for Hillary. I hope she gives in to good sense soon and supports Obama against McCain.

Tex'un   April 7th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Her bowling score would have been better had she not been under sniper fire at the time.

Robert Portland, OR   April 7th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

How come nobody talks about Obama being a cousin of the Bush's and Cheney?

Oh, so much for change...

DAN BUFFALO NEW YORK   April 7th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

You Hillary haters are astounding. She can't do anything right in your eyes. The other thing that astounds me is how "holier than thou" you all seem to be. You chastise her for various "sins", "faults" " things that you have decided she has "lied" about. It must be great to be perfect. Perhaps you should run for president. We haven't had anyone perfect run yet, in my memory. Don't tell me it's different, that it's O.K. for you to lie and cheat, because you're not running for president. We are all held to a standard of truth and goodness, no matter what our position in life.
Dan

Barney   April 7th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Is it too much to ask that our next commander and chief be a decent bowler? I bet Bill can bowl a mean frame. And women at the bowling alley are just his type.

Sheesh...both of them stink. But to be fair, McCain probably couldn't even pick up a bowling ball at his age.

MP   April 7th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Ireland,Bosnia,Nafta,Cafta,Bowling

Stephen   April 7th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

who cares?

cocoObama   April 7th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

She can't bowl either?? Is there anything she's good at?

Kathryn Chatters   April 7th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I am a Obama supporter, however I think we should stop bashing Hillary . She should stay in the race as long as she wants, as long as she doesn't throw the kitchen sink or endorse McCain again. Hillary and Obama both should be attacking McCain, and no one attacks better than Hillary. So she needs to get started with her attacks on McCain and between the two of them they can take him down before the convention gets started.

Mary   April 7th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

challenging him to a "bowl-off"........................."She told reporters later on her campaign plane she even has her own bowling ball, bag, and shoes from her days in the White House"

She made it sound like she was really a good bowler!

My feeling is that it was ELLEN''s idea and I bet you Hillary must have been scared silly.......and practiced a lot before the show started.......Hillary must have said to herself, "oh no, America is going to find out I LIED AGAIN!!!"

Can Hillary be truthful about anything?

MP   April 7th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

She has her own ball? shoes? and she still can't bowl? Yeah thats funny. Almost as funny as making a joke about sniper fire on Leno. My brother was shot by sniper fire, I think it was totally bad taste. The only thing worse than lying about sniper fire is, joking about it later. Hillary, I hope you do go to the convention. I hope you make good on your promise to stay in the race no matter what. That will tear the party apart. There is no way you can win. At best you will prevent Obama from winning the general and in the process ruin the rest of your political career. Thanks for another four more years of McBush.

Bart in SC   April 7th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS SHOULD STOP HATING SO MUCH ON THESE BLOGS. IT DOES NOTHING BUT MAKE PEOPLE DISLIKE HIM PERSONALLY. I HOPE HILLARY WINS IF FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN TO SHUT YOU UP. THE CANDIDATES ARE NOT THAT DIFFERENT AND THEY ARE BOTH GOOD CANDIDATES.

Percy F. Lage, Oklahoma   April 7th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

No, VeteransforObama, I think Gina just puked in your mouth.

laf   April 7th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

To the Realist-
So people will remember a tacky dubbing by a member of the MCCAIN campaign and yet they forget about Whitewater OR any of Hillary's "misstatements." Even better, it is amazing to me that no body brings up the Lincoln savings and loan scandal with McCain! Realist, you and those around you are evidence as how pathetically forgetful and gullible the American public can be. Think for yourself for once and then you might have an arguement.

Ben   April 7th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Mark penn, everyone in clinton campaign is connected to special interest!

Sue   April 7th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I don't care if she can bowl or not. I'd much rather see her try a game of truth telling.

Mike in Houston   April 7th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

A gutter ball. Just like her policies.

zack   April 7th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Phony in everything!

Give us a break   April 7th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

LAME!!!! Can we talk issues and plans and leave bowling to when you are not trying to become president? That does go to both of them.

I am still not sure which of the lesser of the 2 evils I will vote for this year. McCain or who ever the democrats finally settle on.

Oregon Independent   April 7th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Best be careful who you wish for. Hiliary is bad but Obama is a disaster !
The Democratic candidates are big government liberals who will raise your taxes and spend us into oblivion. If you want government reaching more and more into your wallets and wasting your hard earned money, then vote for Hiliary or Obama. They would both be poison for our economy ! Get real folks, use your heads....

An Agnostic Democrat   April 7th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Stop trying to "humanize" yourself, Hil-lie-ary and start working on your honesty and integrity. It'll take you a lot longer to get out of the gutter since you've spent so much more time there than anyone in the history of politics.

Here she goes, folks. It's Hillary's humanizing "chick tour" but of course, gender has nothing to do with it. Now she's going to exploit breast cancer since her "mistatement" about the stillborn child and dead mother didn't work. How P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C and L-O-W ... But then again, when has a new-all-time-low ever stopped her?

Sparky   April 7th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

You know, I would never base my vote on a candidate's bowling prowess. Having said that, Hillary really, really sucks at bowling. Ouch....so painful to watch.

I mean, maybe it helps with your image as a soft, warm, cuddly person to roll gutter balls with Ellen. Make yourself look like a simpleton by sucking at bowling.

However, I thought she had already made herself look like a simpleton with stories of Bosnia and pregnant women.

Hillary's campaign is the gift that keeps on giving. Gaffe after gaffe after gaffe.

Laidetea   April 7th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

That's too funny.

Percy F. Lage, Oklahoma   April 7th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The makeshift bowling lane was probably slanted. The hand she was using was a "right wing" conspiracy, and, more importantly, she didn't have her thumb in its appointed hole! Ellen was not a gracious hostess. It looks like HRC is no better at converting splits than Obama, but at least, she didn't blame her problems on a preacher. This time. Still, it is nice to know that Hillary really isn't comfortable in the gutter, "spares" nothing, and cannot justly be referred to as a "turkey," at least in bowling parlance.

John, Las Vegas, NV   April 7th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

While dueling is outlawed, my hunch is that based on their bowling prowess that even if Billary and Barack dueled they would miss each other, reload, and miss again. Those two are the most pathetic examples of the kind of true hero blue collar voters deserve. Go McCain.

ALBO   April 7th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

It takes not much for HILLARY TO INVENT STORIES if she remotely think to be able to score some points.

OBAMA confesses he is a terrible bad bowler, and she immediately tells that she is a better one has has an own bag (and challenge him
to a match). Only to show later that norhing of this is real !!

How long it will take that the DNC put a stop to this tragicomedy , which by the way takes money out of the pocket of her poor, fanaticized
supporters ??

TOM ALBO

Silly Season   April 7th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I'm very surprised. She does look very athletic, doesn't she? I guess we could extrapolate her score over 7 frames to be a 9 maybe.

Robert IL   April 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Why did the Mark Penn story get swept under the rug?

Hispanics now for Obama   April 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I'm not sure if Hillary supporters realize this, but the 28% is not 28% anymore, more like 10% and frankly Barack's support is so monstrous (More Repugs, and Independents than Hill), that he really doesn't need your vote as much as you think :)

kathleen   April 7th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Lots of very Bad jokes lately, Hillary. Bad jokes and anything to get
attention for free. Running low on Money? The Chinese will write
you a great check for helping them. And we lost our jobs!!!!!!!!!!!
How much did the Chinese donate to Clintons Foundation? The
media can check that out....................................................................

Obama 2008

Hill for Pres   April 7th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

For those of you bashing the clintons' salary, the 90 mil of the 109 mil was Bill's royalties from his book (30 mil) and his speeches (mostly DOMESTIC) from the past 8 years (51 mil). The rest was from Hillary's book and regular salaries.

How much do you think Al Gore makes per speech??

Jenny in DC   April 7th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Hilary is the most qualified candidate to lead this country. She has my vote and my total support.

How about doing a story on the Obama camp continuing to disenfranchise MI and FL voters so that they can continue to prop up their "leading in popular vote" chant? Seems like that may be a bit more newsworthy than this attempt to somehow cast aspersions on Hillary because of her bowling performance on a daytime talk show!

Robert Portland, OR   April 7th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

When are you Obama supporters going to grow up? Why are you so filled with hate? Are you afraid that for once in your spoiled, trust fund lives that you aren't going to get what you want?

Obama will not win the General Election and your disregard for Florida and Michigan will be a major factor. It's not that Clinton supporters will vote for McCain. It's that there is a drive going to make their votes count and this drive is to write-in Clinton on their ballots in November.

And talk about lies, Obama is no golden-boy when it comes to telling the whole truth. And this process we are in now is a cake walk compared to what he face, if he faces, the GOP.

Phyllis   April 7th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I don't like you Hillary...

Rachel   April 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Really, Clinton?
Trying to get some "positive" attention by doing what Obama did last week?

David, Silver Spring, MD   April 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Funny how quickly HRC was willing to disenfranchise the voters of Pennsylvania. As soon as she thought she could beat Obama at bowling, she didn't care what the voters of Pennsylvania thought. Or the voters of Florida or Michigan.

Sure it was an April Fool's joke, but as we all know, there's always a kernel of truth inside of humor.

Curtis   April 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

thank god there isn't a war on bowling pins.

Barbara   April 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

The funny thing is I'll bet she doesn't have her own ball or shoes. She's just lying again.

Florida Michigan Pennsylvania   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Obama will easily win Michigan if there is a re-vote, and all people who previously voted also had a chance to re-vote

Obama will win Ohio if there was a re-vote, because people in OH know about Clinton's lies now

Obama will win Florida if there was a re-vote and if he campaigned there.

Obama will win pennsyvania, he was behing 20+ points in Pennsyvania, now it's like 7+ behind, some polls even show they are equal, you have to appreciate the efforts and hardwork that got him there to close the gap, whereas if you are honest Sen.Clinton was leading in polls only because of the name "CLINTON".

Winton   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

She's lucky Obama didn't take her up on her bowl-off challenge.
They should have done it for real. Now, that would be news.

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

PMC - Can you please give me some facts about your statement. Do you think she can win Michigan and Florida because she is begging everyone to count their votes. Do you really think the people in Florida and Michigan are so naive. They know very well that the only reason that she wants their votes to count is because she needs them. She is saying that their votes should count but the super-delegates should override the popular vote and that she can steal pledged delegates away even though they are based on YOUR votes. C'mom people... give me a sign that Americans are not really as dumb as they often act.

Do any of you really believe that Clinton wants to be president because she cares so much about you? Get a clue.

bessie   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

The more you Obamabots are bashing Hillary unfairly, the more we're going to support her. You guys are the ones knit picking and throwing the kitchen sink at her. You guys are the ones who are hateful and angry and dividing the country.

We in PA will support HILLARY all the way to the convention!

Chris - WI   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

See, there is a good and fun side to Hillary as well. GO HILLARY!

Joe   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Given her performance on the lanes, I just have to wonder if her claim of having her own bowling ball and shoes is just another "mistatement"?

Former Hillary Supporter   April 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I LOVE YOU BARACK!!!!

(note to "Former Barack Supporter": I just thought you would want to see how stupid it looks)

Jen-0-palooza   April 7th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Oh, bowlers, TAKE NOTE:
Hillary has her own shoes and ball and bag. That means you should vote for her. She's one of you.
Right?
No, just another lie or a bad joke.
GO HOME< HILLARY, you are making jokes that are not funny!
Running for President is:
~Not a Joke
~No place for a liar
~No place for someone who puts too much thought into "getting ready" to be presentable to ANYONE.
~No place for a cheater who changes her opinion of 'the DNC rules to follow' according to where she is in the race.
~No place for someone who tells everyone you may NOT play the gender card, yet plays it herself if she thinks it will score a vote.
~No place for a mother who has dragged her adult daughter in front of the country to campaign with her mouth taped shut, unable to talk to the press or unwilling to answer questions she doesn't like.

Sly in Seattle   April 7th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

LOL.. this is funny. neither of them can bowl well. It would be the funniest thing in America to see a bowl-off between Hill and Obama.

OBAMA 08!

libby   April 7th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I have a three year contract with Bally's gym, expensive workout clothes and three pairs of athetic shoes for running, cross-training and walking.

I have not done any exercise or used any of the above in two years.

Go Hillary!!!

Pam   April 7th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Is it true that she told the story (lie) about the pregnant woman who lost her baby and then died, on Ellen today?

Joey, MN   April 7th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

She's an experienced bowler, right?
A bowl of is her best chance at a nomination.

ARC   April 7th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Another misrepresentation by Hillary about her ability as compared to that of her opponent. She doesn't miss an opportunity to lie.

Barrista   April 7th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Why isn't CNN looking at the continued relationship between Mark Penn and the HRC campaign? Why no 24-hour coverage of that? What about her lies? If it had been Barack Obama, we'd have sensationalism at its best courtesy of CNN. Give me a break!

Its 3 am..where's Bill?   April 7th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Ellen looks pretty feminine next to Old Hillbilly.

Barackstar, CO   April 7th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Someone call Sinbad to verify the existence of said bowling gear.

john williams san diego, ca.   April 7th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Fools for Hillary...another HRC failure, just like Bubba playing golf but it's harder to kick a bowling ball out of the gutter.

Its 3 am..where's Bill?   April 7th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

not the first Blue ball to come her way.

Sharon   April 7th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Hillary is Pathetic !!

Laughing on late night TV about sniper fire when we have men and women under Real sniper fire that she voted for in Iraq.

Hillary is a disgrace to this country.

CHICANO ART, ARIZONA   April 7th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

That is not really bowing. I think the headline is bias. I also believe that the media's bias is forcing a lot of Americans to gather their understanding of current events in alternative forms of education. I myself have begun hitting the history books in an effort to find out what is best for this country on my own. The media, especially CNN kiss Obama butt constantly because they are afraid of Rodney King like riots if Obama is not elected.

Andre   April 7th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

A bowling bag, and bowling shoes, but you haven't bowled since the White house? In almost 10 years now an avid bowler doesn't bowl. Does this woman even know what the truth is? I wish she would stop lying so much. I like how her supporters say that it is not important that she lies, but how she can legislate. Do you they really know if she can legislate or are they listening to her tell them she can legislate?

Veterans for Obama   April 7th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I just puked in my mouth.

Gina   April 7th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Hillary is just trying to take the attention of the Penn Case so the PA voters won't notice.. Sorry its too late Hillary, Penn is caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
Hillary told a lie to the OHIO voters
Hillary can't hide the truth this time, because PA is watching

Who cares if she can bowl are not, its about a election, and her lieing at this point in the game.

CNN, POST MY COMMENTS.. PLEASE,

Angus McDugan   April 7th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Oh Hillary... You are so one of us. I can tell now that you are bowling which is somethign we do. Well... except we did not make $109,000,00.00 in the last few years.

Craig, Seattle, WA   April 7th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Kevin.. lighten up.. ur man Obama is already in the gutter.

jose   April 7th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

c-clinton
n-network
n-news or am i just speculating!!!!!!!!!!!!

carol   April 7th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Voter from PA

This stuff will not do for her.

109 million dealing with foreign goverments,

Mispoke-Bosnia sniper,

mispoke of lady in Ohio hospital-scary story

fool me once.....................!

anyway, hard to keep up with this woman.....

Give me mccain any time!

April in Texas   April 7th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Sorry Hillary.. Trying to change the subject and attempt to lighten us with humor isnt going to get you off the topics and issues at hand.. Mark Penn the hospital story debunked, NAFTA contradictions and the missing funds from those tax returns. I will bowl against you if you will leave when I win. I own my own ball bag and shoes and have never been near the whitehouse and make 30k not 109million.

Obama 08

R1100RTSE   April 7th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Give her a break. That's almost certainly the first time she's ever even held a bowling ball. That won't play in PA.

debbie   April 7th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Waiting for the duck hunt , ala ,John Kerry...What a phoney...PLEASE GO AWAY!

Reality check #1   April 7th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary was great on Ellen today! The woman not only knows politics but she has a great sense of humor. She was so funny and was great on Jay Leno as well. Unlike Obama, Hillary can talk the talk without a written script. This is one tough woman, I admire her so much for continuing on with her campaign. I doubt Obama could have held up to all that Hillary has held up to. We would have found him in a corner crying.

Marylynette Ferguson   April 7th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Just another exaggeration. I can't trust that woman in the White House. How will we know truth from exaggeration?

Mike NY   April 7th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Why is she always trying to chase the joke lately? I think it may have worked once in the last 4 months but this is getting a little old. Her sense of humor comes off as a phony attempt to win over people.

Hispanics now for Obama   April 7th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

This looks familiar. Didn't she use her "I'm still a human" image in the media on SNL and the Daily Show right before the Ohio and Texas primaries to win. I wonder if Ellen and Jay Leno can help her this time :)

John   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Can she make a fool of herself anymore than she already has?

george   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Give me Obama anytime. Days to be fooled are over. Can anyone remember Bush lying and taking us to war with comic? Time to be serious with our next President!

Hispanics now for Obama   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This looks familiar. Didn't she use her "I'm still a human" image in the media on SNL and the Daily Show right before the Ohio and Texas primaries to win. I wonder if Ellen and Jay Leno can help her this time :)

Mike   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Well of course, it matches her character and political phylosophy.

Realist   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Although Hillary has experienced problems with her campaign and those who work for her, none of these problems can compare with Obama's history. CNN rarely mentions Obama anymore because when they do, people remember his pastor and they hope people will forget about his 20 year experience as a major player in a racist and America hating church which is an integral part of Obama's resume. I've spoken with a lot of people and believe me Obama fans, people are not going to forget this. Being a part of a racist church is not something Obama is going to be able to overcome believe me.

Former Obama Supporter   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I LOVE YOU HILLARY!!!!

clinton   April 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

did anyone hear this press conference. it was off-tone, strange and ultimately just plain not funny.

Kim   April 7th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Tooo much! Ellen is my new hero. Can Hillary get Anything done right?

Tae   April 7th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I can't stand Hillary, but this story is amusing. Both she and Obama need to stick to politics...lol.

Goody - OR.   April 7th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

The Mark Penn story is huge? You mean as huge as the Samantha Power resignation was!!!

Go Hillary!

Patriot   April 7th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Were the bowling balls made in the USA or China. I bet China.
LOL>BOWL me OVER.

@americans   April 7th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

this woman thinks the presidency is a joke; typical of Billary calling Obama names but not having the 'balls' to back it up!

Billary lied about Nafta/Colombia-trade deals; she got caught on it!
Billary lied about Bosnia sniper fire-foreign experience; she got caught on it!
Billary lied about the hospital/deceased woman-to boost her socialist healthcare agenda; she got caught on it!

BILLARY LIED ABOUT BOWLING, SHE CAN'T EVEN MOVE A MUSCLE – NOW THE JOKE IS ON YOU FAT LADY!!!!

BILLARY, DO US ALL A FAVOR AND DROOOOOOOOOOOOOP OUT!!!!

Susan S.   April 7th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I don't care how either of them bowls, I just want a candidate not in thrall to lobbyists.

That rules out Clinton. (The Mark Penn business is disgraceful but totally in character with everything we know about her.)

Obama 08 & 12.

Bayou Joe   April 7th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

That is the decider for me. Bowling skills are necessary to be President, so neither of them are qualified to be President. What if they had to bowl to win the war in Iraq. Or maybe just to raise funds for charity. Nope that does it for me. Mcain in 08

Peter Kavanagh   April 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

It seems whatever Barack does or says she does within days .
Her whole campaign has been in the gutter for two months she should just give up and let Sen. Obama prepare for McCain .

Obama 08 !!!

YES WE CAN !!!

HAJ   April 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Is this news again?

Obama Richardson   April 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

So original...copycat!

Rep.-Pause   April 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I am sure she is very good at bowling. It is just another lie.

villy   April 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Can anyone remember Huckabee?

Lana   April 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

That was a fun show. Hillary also made an impressive statement about gay rights and launched an amazing initiative on finding a cure for breast cancer. Why isn't CNN reporting on this? Women (and men) everywhere should be cheering about this. I know some Obama supporters (not all) will never be gracious about this, but this is something we've not heard from the Republicans.

Vig   April 7th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Even bowling is not scared. CNN will say something negative against Clinton no matter what she does or says. It's known as the evaporation process. Boo and hiss to CNN.

EDW   April 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Interesting how the Mark Penn resignation is already old news and we're talking about her lame bowling skills. The Mark Penn story is huge, but the media is sweeping it under the carpet because they want Clinton to stay in the race. The media wouldn't have much to talk about if she got out.

PMC   April 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate and the Democrat candidate that CAN carry Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. I do not care how she bowl, I just care that she is the nominee so we can win in November!

jones   April 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Hillary eat your words!!

Grant Devereaux   April 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I suspect its been quite a while since Hillary had anyone's balls in her hands. Bill has been out of town doing what he loves best – talking to people and pressing the flesh.

Donald, SC   April 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Wowwww!!!! Is this news that is important for saving America. Hey you Clintonites look no bashing. Are you happy now? Don't worry some BLOGGERS will do all the bashing you hate. Take note that it is NOT CNN that is doing the bashing, but bloggers.

Go Obama   April 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

This woman running around everywhere and saying anything has no credibility to Americans and we have had a president who did such. Time for American people to take back their country!

Niky   April 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Once again... lying about her experience.

Roger   April 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Hillary saying she should get the nod because she carried the bigger states is like Univ. of North Carolina saying they should be in the finals tonight instead of Kansas because they had a better shooting percentage from 3 point territory. These shots count for more than 2 point shots and highlight a greater scoring potential so they should be given the win even though they lost in first half points, second half points scored, total points scored, rebounds, steals and blocked shots.

This is getting ridiculous. More people in the media and DNC need to call her to the carpet and explain she has all but lost this race. There is a difference between quiting (which she says she won't do) and losing (which she has done).

Key West Sun   April 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Well another slow day in the newsroom, not sure if you would rate this as + or – for either. Then again, there maybe a need now for the Bowlers Party.

Miguelito   April 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Hah. You lose Hillary. You (jokingly) moved the goal posts again by saying you could beat him at bowling, but you probably cant.!

Marc in DeKalb, IL   April 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Look at me, my husband made 52 million giving speeches, but I can bowl a "1" on 2 frames, I'm just like all of you people!

Look at how blue my collar is!

You're not fooling anyone, Hillary...

TRACY   April 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Talk of using others campaign design to run your campaign. You can drag this campaign as much as you want but there is no doubt Obama is the clear winner. And now we can look forward for a genuine president America has ever had!

konjit   April 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

ohhhh lord..lol

R   April 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

where's the video? i love her!

Terry   April 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

The sad thing about this story is I don't believe that she has her own bowling ball, bag and shoes from her days in the White House. I don't believe anything that comes out of her mouth.

jl   April 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

THE SKILLS IT TAKES TO BE TRUTHFUL ARE A BIT RUSTY AS

WELL.

ClitonsVsObama   April 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

...such is her acclaimed experience!

Kevin   April 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Then I guess Obama wins, right Hillary? Or did you misspeak again?

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