April 14, 2008
Posted: 12:05 PM ET

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Hillary Clinton aims to answer voter concerns in North Carolina through a series of ads.
Hillary Clinton aims to answer voter concerns in North Carolina through a series of ads.

(CNN)— Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign released the second of a series of “NC Ask me” ads aimed at answering North Carolinian voter concerns.

The ad called “Tammie” comes one week after Clinton invited North Carolian’s to ask her “anything and everything.”

Tammie Bright, a working mother of three from Cherryville asks Clinton: “What are your plans on reducing the rising cost of gas?”

Clinton responds that she would “invest $150 billion in research and development of new kinds of energy.”

“Let’s put more hybrid vehicles on the fast track. And when we create new clean energies and technologies, we’ll be creating new jobs right here in North Carolina.”

According to Clinton’s campaign, they have received nearly 10,000 responses to their request for voters to submit their questions online. The campaign says that staff and volunteers will reply to each submission regardless of whether the query is chosen for an ad.

Click here to watch Clinton's new North Carolina ad: "Tammie."

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Hillary-ious   April 14th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

You are losing this one Hillary. As an ordinary voter, let me tell you how most people seem to be reading this:

This is very transparent to most of us. After the boos you got today, you should be aware of how transparent it is. You see, the truth speaks for itself. People have an innate ability to recognize the truth. Obama stands up and speaks, and people recognize that he is speaking the truth. You stand up there and you spin, and you take things out of context, you lie, and you try to hurt Obama with your half triths and mudslinging. You stage your photo-ops, you pander to any segment of voters that suit you, you cackle at legitimate questions, and people recognize that you are not truthful. People recognize that you are insincere. It isn't working. You are losing this.

One last thing- Most people like Obama. For you to stand there and slander him, to try to tear him down, it doesn't do you any credit. Especially when you aren't straight with people. We see what you are doing. You are trying to manipulate us and people don't like being manipulated. You try to lie and twist anything and everything to your advantage. This is what everyone means when they say that you are willing to do or say anything to get elected. You talk about being worried that the Republicans will exploit Obama's comments and use them against him in the general election, yet you have been the one exploiting them more than anyone. You can't stop talking about it. You have attacked Obama more than McCain has by a longshot. Is there really nothing positive you can say about yourself, that you feel the need to bash Obama endlessly instead? You are losing this, and we are losing all respect for you.

v.ananthan   April 14th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON, LEADER WITH SOLUTIONS…..

-Hillary 08, 12.

keep her accountable   April 14th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

and if Hillary Clinton does not personally answer each and every one of those 1000 questions, we will know that this was just another one of her cheap, insincere, stunts!

Jim, Burlington   April 14th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I saw the "new" add featuring her responce this morning - there wasn't a response - she never did answer the question about how she would lower fuel prices.

Hillary is 20 points down here in NC and will NEVER carry this state.

Johnny Boy   April 14th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

150 billion huh, sounds like you do not have a clue lady…..good luck in NC, NOT

honkey white guy from cali   April 14th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Sorry Hillary I was your supporter once but after all this I do not want you or your husband in the Party please get out now both the race and the party!

Go Obama 08

NickNas   April 14th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

NO NO NO NO NO

Going back to your huddle of multimillion dollar advisors and lawyers and dreamimg up EXACTLY what to say so you cannot get in trouble for telling lies while hiding your answers and the REAL truth is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!!

She didn't answer any real questions anyway.

PEOPLE this EXACTLY how BUSH has treated us for the last 7+ years. The Clintons want THEIR turn ruling without ANY accountability. Being able to completely ignore us and our laws and manipulate the meanings in the constitution to give them the cover they need. BUSH got away with it. DO NOT LET HER GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!

Mama Not for Obama   April 14th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Hillary Clinton you are the only candidiate who actually understands the voters and who listens to us. Thank you Sen. Clinton.
I believe in you Hillary because you believe in me.
Hillary '08

Ryan from Indiana   April 14th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I think this is a great idea for Hillary! Way to go!

Obama is an arrogant elitist. I'm not voting for him. Neither are other people. Keep up the hard work Hillary.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   April 14th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Why isn't it relevant to ask you and your daughter about how your husband's infidelity and his lying about it affect your credibility as a lawyer and leader?

Marie in California   April 14th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Go Hillary! Only you can save us from being stuck with the horrible choice of Obama as the Democratic nominee! Obama is a dud…..no experience, no character, no judgment, no substance.

No Obamination in the Presidency….ever!

Hillary or McCain - 2008

Dan (TX)   April 14th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Hey HilLIARy! Wanna' know how to be president too?

Looks like you're finally on the right path with whiskey and guns! Now all you need is a horse and a 10-gallon hat! :)

Anne   April 14th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Obama is "tanking" in PA, latest poll shows!

Finally the people of PA are showing America that snobbery is wrong.

MP-Pennsylvania   April 14th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Hillary-ious
Well said. Thanks for your comment.
a woman in 40's from PA

April in Texas   April 14th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Well if I were to ask a question it wouldnt get answered.
My questions would be why is Mark Penn still involved in your campaign at all if you are so against CAFTA/NAFTA as you claim to be..
How about If your so in touch with your faith then how can you lie about sniper fire then laugh it off when we have a war going on which you voted for but are now against?
How can you claim Obama is an elitist when you and your husband made over 109 million compared to his 1 million?

I could go on and this probably wont get posted but these are things I want to know.
Selective questions I dont think will help you answer the tough ones that NEED to be answered..

Obama 08

A Proud and Free American   April 14th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Hillary has mastered the black arts of politics.

Hillary is one of the most currupt politician in the history of America and we are here wondering if Obama is electable.

The amount of scandal on Hillary including her husband's power to attack women is alarming.

How can anyone with a conscience vote for Hillary.

john   April 14th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

what a great add. CNN please post

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   April 14th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary you made a big mistake today! A big mistake listen to the voters, be truthful, give voters a vision for America, Obama is not that vision and your letting him take the nomination. Why? You have lots of people supporting you and you still have not given those supporters what they want VICTORY!

Leave expereince along, leave attacking Obama, and get back to your strength and what Clintons are well know for being there for all Americans.

nyc   April 14th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Can someone give her a fashion lecture. I'm soo tired of her neon colored suit jackets (albiet this picture is not neon). She should get tips from pelosi. LOL . What relevance is my comment,,, none. just saying.

LJ Blue   April 14th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Obama isn't fighting for the average American, the average American doesn't fill their kids minds with racist ideas in the name of God.
Small town people may go hunting when they do not have jobs, but I rather doubt that they wake up every morning to go hunting, hunting is a sport, not a chore like hunting for food. Small town people are more likely to be helping each other out.
Keep your eye on the "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians" for 2007 (from JudicialWatch.org)
The list mentions Hillary Clinton (D-NY), John Conyers (D-MI), Larry Craig (R-ID), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Rudy Giuliani (R-NY), Mike Huckabee (R-AR), I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, Barack Obama, (D-IL) Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and Harry Reid (D-NV).

Hopefully America will finally wake up and not keep voting them in.

Jennifer   April 14th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

So she would tax us more so that we spend less on gas? How are we supposed to afford to buy these new hybrid cars?

Maybe they should repeal the federal road taxes, even for a brief period. The $150 billion is never going to make it through congress.

CB in Florida   April 14th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary, my question is how were you able to turn one of your early investment of $10,000 into $100,000? I recall that you were able to do this before becoming first lady. I would really like to get my retirement portfolio off to a great start with the economy being such as it is. Many may want to hear the answer to this one Hillary, so please respond soon.

Annamica, OH   April 14th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

It would be nice if people posted responses to the content of the article instead of attacking the other candidate. Take note.

This is was a great idea by Sen. Clinton to show how connected she is with the people.

Annamica, OH   April 14th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

It would be nice if people posted responses to the content of the article instead of attacking the other candidate. Take note.

This is a great idea by Sen. Clinton to show how connected she is with the people.

HYPOCRACY 08   April 14th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Wow… not a word in here about a negative statement towards Obama… yet that's what the thread turns into…

Once again… the Dems are their own worst enemy…

NON OF THE ABOVE 08

Ana in LA   April 14th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

^^^ - Your comment had nothing to do with the ticker content.

d-stuff   April 14th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

"most" people is such a dumb statement to make. If you look at popular vote totals, they are very close. MOST people lke both of them equally. you are an idiot Hillary-ious.

Jerry in Boston   April 14th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Every time I read a comment on here by an Obama supporter it smacks of desperation. Shouting for Hillary to get out of the race, or declaring that she's lost already, or demanding that she stops attacking Obama.

If you're confident that Obama will win, not only the primary, but the far more bitter battle against the Republicans, then why are you so obviously worried?

Mike   April 14th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Why is that first comment posted on this blog???

This is getting out of control… I am starting to think that all Obama supporters are really angry individuals that will say and do anything…

CNN you need to quit posting all of this garbage written by bias individuals… comment about the actual story and talk about the issues… Not their issues with whomever!!!

Jo   April 14th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Hillary..Here is my question..

Why do you lie to the American People so much?

Nancy   April 14th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

You're looking pretty tired Hillary. Not sleeping well at night????? It will all be over soon and you can get some much needed rest. But you won't be sleeping at the White House; GO OBAMA

Smart   April 14th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

The problem with Hillary is that she believes she has all the answers. that is what hs been ruining Washinton and America is tired of people that believe they have all the solutions only to lead us o more doom.

What we want is a listening President.

I used to admire her but now, .. I reserve my comment

Tax payer   April 14th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Im a democrat and I'm kinda worried about Hillary Clinton promising all this money on all these programs. Not to say that the programs doesn't sound good, but it sounds to me she is promising everybody everything when we all know that its impossible to please everyone. Just be honest to people. We need to see a copy of her budget and ask how much is all her programs going to add to the national debt.

Obama 08: a fiscally responsible democrat

Lostfigs   April 14th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Go Hillary! She really knows Pennsylvanians.

Candi SC   April 14th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

That would be nice Hillary for new hybrid cars, but do you think she can afford a new car? Let's be real Hillary how long will it take to get this project off the ground. We something done now.

john williams san diego, ca.   April 14th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Fools for Hillary—150 Billion taxpayer dollars for lowering gas prices has improved her chances from zilch to a footnote in history..GO AWAY.

Ivar   April 14th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

I want to ask Mrs. Clinton as to when she will just put the party and country before her selfish interests.

Sylvia   April 14th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Hillary….PLEASE run as an INDEPENDENT if the "OBAMAnation" gets the nomination at the convention…..show the DNC that NOBODY needs them….but WE DO need you!!!!!

Shawna   April 14th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

This ad is her best one addressing question head on, not attacking others or misleading voters

Nobillary Andobama   April 14th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Spending $150B on alternative energy generation is a long term project and has absolutely nothing to do with lowering the price of gas in the near term.

The gas crisis will not be solved until we have more refining capacity and can stabilize the price of oil on the open market via a concerted effort by America to use less petroleum products (do you honestly think that will ever happen) in order to drive down demand and the creation of stability in the major oil producing regions (greatly influenced by radical Islam) in order to beat back the futures traders who use that as a reason to drive up the price of commodities.

Gas prices will stay high until America realizes its addiction to oil and every one of us takes active measures to use less of it.

Obamageneralities   April 14th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

As an ordinary voter who has 4 kids and both I and my wife work. And in between soccer practice, ballet, tumbling and our errands, gas prices keep rising. Sometimes even rising from the time we leave for work and the time we come home.

It's plain to see that Hillary has a plan in place, has ideas and has serious concerns that she is speaking to. Obama on the other hand only offers generalities and wishful thinking. No plans, no specifics just hyperbole and words, that upon close inspection only matter when they are coming out of his mouth. Obama's ambition and political posturing are legendary in his South side political circles, and has been on full display here in the primaries, with his say what he needs to say in order to get the votes and then move on, like a locust during harvest.

Hillary will continue to offer plans and concrete solutions to help America return to it's position in the world stature and among it's own citizenship. Regardless of the rightwing talking points and attacks that Obama is throwing and libeling Senator Clinton with, and his campaigns continuing venom filled and ad hominem attacks through the MSM and the internet.

Obama will lose because he can not get out of his own way. Just like the 'bitter' comments, the Wright comments and controversy, the Rezko-gate fiasco and all of the ducking and weaving he has done on his record. Obama's ego will not allow him to not manipulate or attempt to cojole the electorate to allow him to play the victim card at will. His GOP talking points have only taken him so far, and you have come back strong each and every time, just like you will in the General, and Obama will fade…just like he has done in the Primaries.

Keep up the work Hillary, YOU ARE WINNING and WE will go all the way!

Dave   April 14th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

I live in NC and have seen the two ads she has run. they both suck. I've never seen such dumb ads in all my life here. and that includes the ones Jessie Helms and Harvey Gantt ran!!!!!

stag   April 14th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

$150 billion for a new form of energy…HRC has lost what little common sense she had. Plus, she is a communist liar. NO HRC, go away..and take the racist liar BHO with you.

Ron   April 14th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

AAaahhhh….Isn't that thoughful…Now only if she could suppress the DARK SIDE of her personality that makes her do pretty DUMB and obviously DESPERATE things. (I won't list them now..MOST of you know what I am talking about.) THAT is the reason she is not going to win. it has nothing to do with her ability..IT has everything to do with her PERSONALITY…VERY..VERY..FLAWED..

DD, New York   April 14th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Hillary obviously ticked off Obama enough where people are scratching their heads and thinking twice about him (bitter-gate). I think Hillary should keep chipping away and eroding at the surface of Obama so that we may all see what's really inside……GO HILLARY!

Dale Wise   April 14th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I think there are already enough important unanswered questions she needs to answer before 'answering' a bunch of meaningless, self-authored 'questions' about fluff subjects.

Why did you lie about supporting NAFTA?

How much REAL experience do you really have?

Why won't you answer questions about taking $800,000 from Columbia?

Start with those - plenty more where those came from.

Vera from Long Beach   April 14th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Billary, Bill has taught you some bad politics, or did u school him? Either was you guys are a hot mess. people want to hear real issues, not u and your slandering tongue. Give it a break, u so lost this months ago.

You started lying again, if u are gonna lie wach your body language.
You atted bible school? I doubt it.
You go to church? I doubt it
you were read the book of Esther over and over again? I doubt it.
It woudl have help if u could have remembered what the book was about. God used Esther to save the Jew,there was a plot to kill all of them in the city.
FYI: next time when u do your homework, start studying sooner, and oh yeah take notes.

YOU ARE OUT

Joe   April 14th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

PENNSYLVANIANS, you have the power to STOP this break up of the Democratic party. Please don't allow this race to go any further.
The longer that we wait to choose. The more we hand victory over to the Republicans. REAL DAMAGE IS BEING DONE!!!!!!!

Nancy   April 14th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Obama's mother was on food stamps. His father left him when he was young and they were flat broke all his youth. He went to good schools on hard-earned scholarships. He and his wife were poor until recently. How is he elitist? I was an Hillary supporter, but I no longer support her due to her going negative (dirty politics / just out to get a vote).

Olivia   April 14th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Yes, this is a good idea and another way to connect to the people and for them to have access to her.

Obama will try to copy that too, like everfything else he's copied so far.
This man has no humility or sense of shame in doing this.

NOBAMA NO WAY!   April 14th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

She only got booed because of immature, arrogant oBLAHma supporters crashing her event.

Why does she have a 20 pt lead if she's "falling"??

KEEP FIGHTING FOR US, HILLARY!!

Jen-0-palooza   April 14th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

My question to Hillary Clinton is this:

1. How do you sleep at night knowing full well you lie to the American's and will cheat to win at anything?
2. How do we trust a woman who cannot manage her own marriage OR her own campaign well?
3. Why will you not let Chelsea talk to the Media?
4. Who donated millions of dollars to the Clinton Library?
5. Why would we want a divisive and very villainous President?
6. Do you remember Vince Foster?

I await your cleverly spun answers, but shall not hold my breath.

Dave   April 14th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Anne- can't equate obama to "snobbery" when you take a look at what the Clinton's made last year. it's easy to see who the true elitists are.

scott in raleigh   April 14th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I've seen that commercial.
She starts off by saying "If you were expecting a typical political ad, then you can change the channel now…"

I don't know what she said after that because I changed the channel. I felt it was the right thing to do.

Glenn; Bakersville, NC.   April 14th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I don't know about the rest of the U.S., but folks in the hills of N.C. don't take too kindly to "Carpet Baggers". Clinton couldn't carry this state with a team of mules and 2 ex president husbands. Better luck to you west of the Mississippi. I hope you had a hunting license and duck stamp when you shot that duck. Did you remember to report it on your HIP? If not, you better be working out a deal with the US Attorney for poaching.

Obama '08
Yes WE Can

Pam   April 14th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Hey, NC residents!!

Make sure you post all questions and answers on line so the world can hold her accountable. After her Bosnia lies, some fact check is most surely in order.

Don't be dooped like some of the people of Ohio were with Nafta!!

Randy - Denver   April 14th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Is this "Tammie" real or just another made up person like the mother and child who "died" because they had no insurance or the bullets overhead in Bosnia? I just do not trust her

Indiana Voter   April 14th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

150 billiion to fix the problem which will come from where??

Solution? Not.

Obama 08

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 14th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

The question about this answer the voter bit that Clinton is doing is can these "chats" calm people? Can they make people disregard all the problems and questionable tatics that have come up in the past? I don't think all of them. Will it help fight off the right wing attack dogs should there be the odd chance that she wins the nomination? I think the answer to that last one is the question is yes if she wins it.

M. Mitch   April 14th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Too bad we can't use Hillary's hot air to power our vehicles. The only thing that will help in the near future is East GOM and ANWAR drilling.

vic nashville,Tn   April 14th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Hillary last night did good job faith and politics
Thanks to CNN and Campbell Brown
We are still talking about that CNN you did good job
Our vote for Hillary or we will vote for Mc Cain

Sandy   April 14th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Really, Hillary. Don't waste your money on NC.

I think after PA, you are out.

Go Obama!

Sandy   April 14th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

"Tammie" is real…in Hillary's mind…too many late night shots, I guess.

yk   April 14th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Go Away Hillary!!! And your illiterate supporters!

Tony   April 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

A candidate willing to listen to the voters question. Conservation of both Energy and soil erosion of farm land are the topics along with economics, i.e. building a stronger Dollar should be addressed now so when Hillary wins the Presidency, she will hit the halls of the White House running. Our currency has to be made stronger in order to compete with other world currencies. This will stimulate investing bankers across the globe to once again invest in Dollar based securities and bonds. When the Clinton's left office, they left America fiscally sound. We were in black ink for the first time in many years. We were out of debt. Look what a few months of republican leadership did, not only to Bill's presidency, but our economy once the republicans took over the power. To get out of this mess, we will have to pull together, Democrats and Republicans alike. Hillary Clinton can do this. Patriots of Pennsylvania, gather your hard working miners of the now dormant coal mines which our country cannot do without…gather your men of steel who could make the best quality steel in the world and rally behind Hillary Clinton. Consider voting for a candidate who is willing to listen to your needs and take action, instead of a candidate who can care less about you and yours only to spew meaningless words in my opinion. Tony-Ex-Steel Worker

mike   April 14th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Just a few questions?

why was Penn only demoted and not fired for trying to expand NAFTA- could it be you will follow your husbands lead and expand NAFTA

What part of the 109 million is from foreign investors?
What are these charities- Are they your husbands charites?

Why you come across as not sincere about your positions?

Matt   April 14th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

A bit BITTER are we Billary supporters?? LOL..

In Chicago   April 14th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

sings……………."you got me goin' in circles! ooohhhh, ooohhh, ooohhhh round and round I go!" oooohhhhh circles!
I'm so dizzy now

Craig in Texas Democrat and supporter for Obama   April 14th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I have a Question Hillary. After you destroyed the Democratic Party and Lost the Nomination kicking and screaming and pretty much ruined any chance of being successful in government again, how do you think we can pull together and beat Mccain?

Alex H   April 14th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

150 billion dollars in energy research IS NOT GOING TO REDUCE GAS PRICES! That's not going to do anything for gasoline. The ethanol initiative caused food prices to rise. People are already researching alternative sources of energy. What you're proposing is attempting to get rid of American dependence for oil (which needs to begin with our own drilling efforts), but that's not going to change the price of gasoline 1 cent.

Allan   April 14th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

My question for Hillary:

Have you no shame?

RT   April 14th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

So her plan is to spend $150 Billion to come up with a plan?

Way to go Hill, that's really inspiring!

Sara from Arizona   April 14th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

For the life of me, I don't understand why anyone would support this LIAR!!!!!!

Russell, NC   April 14th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Hillary promises big things just like all it takes is for her to ask for them. Does she not realize these things require acts of Congress? I agree with Jim in Burlington, she will never carry North Carolina. She is already in Washington. What is she doing about all the big things she promises?

Danielle, TX   April 14th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

"I don't think that's any of your business."

Yep, the Clinton way of answering questions.

Pamela   April 14th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

My 9 year old grandson could give better answers. Oh yeah…and he doesn't lie to get get his way! He doesn't make up things or tell people what he thinks they want to hear. People, haven't we been down this road with Bush. The warning signs were there and ignored. Same for Hilliary..she's a disaster waiting to happen.

M.S. Indiana   April 14th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

and how did that help us right here right now ??

HP Boston   April 14th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

So proud of Senator Clinton, she is the candidate with the best plans and solutions.
A leader we can call Madame President with pride.

Jack, Penn.   April 14th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Hillary: Would you know the truth if it landed on you at 3am?

pw   April 14th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

This lady has become an amorphous blob of human flesh incapable of doing or saying anything authentic or honest. She has pandered to so many and lied so often that she has lost her core being. It feels like she doesn't know who or what she believes any more….how sad, how very sad.

Sarah, Kansas City, MO   April 14th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Repealing the federal tax on gas for roads will not solve the problem of high gas prices but it will make the roads worse. What a dumb solution.

The best solution to high gas prices is to park the pick-up and the SUV and drive a more energy efficient car or small truck. The key to lower prices is lower demand. Then demand from your congressmen and women that they raise the subsidies for railroad tracks and building high-speed rail. This is the only energy efficient way to move food and goods across the country. People too.

Eddie G   April 14th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Her answer to everything is SPEND MORE MONEY! I pay way too many taxes now. I will pay to work if she gets in office!

Nunya   April 14th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

It's too bad there is such vast economic ignorance in this country.

It's supply and demand, people. Over the long term, there is absolutely nothing that the government can do to change the price of gasoline (or any other commodity or product). They can subsidize it, but that merely means that you pay part of the price to the IRS in the form of higher taxes instead of all of it at the time you buy the product.

In this case, she actually is on-target in that about the only shot that government has is to encourage the research that will produce alternatives or replacements for the gasoline consumption. Such alternatives will reduce the demand for gasoline, which means the price will be lower than otherwise.

But it's not going to happen tomorrow, nor next week, nor next month, nor probably even next year. Looking for short-term fixes is a wild goose chase.

Tammy Bright   April 14th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

. . .Sorry Hillary, but I'm voting for Barrack.

Carolina   April 14th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Obama spouts off solutions without regard to it's actual possibilities.
At least Hillary comes up with workable solutions….. and she will.

Chris   April 14th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Here is how she can really help Tammie with the gas prices, DROP OUT THE RACE SO WE CAN FOCUS ON THE REPUBLICANS!!!!

Ray in Jax   April 14th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Once again her lips are moving, therefore WE know that Hillary is lying once again. America cannot believe anything that the Clinton's say.

Obama 08

Jasmyne   April 14th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

She'll have an "NC asks me" ad with questions she picks out but this psychopath can't even answer a question as simple as when is the last time you went to church or fired a gun? She really disgusts me…

Greg, Pennsylvania   April 14th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

$150 billion? Where is that money going to come from?

Ken from Michigan   April 14th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Getting more hybrids on a fast track? And how are people supposed to buy a vehicle that how much more of a percentage more expensive than a regular car if their jobs have gone to Columbia?

Maybe she should have really answered the question like I would have. I would take control of the oil companies profits, roll back the prices and keep them there until the crisis is over, then as the economy got back in line the price could creep back up but not exceed a level where it hurts the everyday consumer.

That's answering the question, not evading a question that's likely to offend the oil rich companies.

Susan Goldbeck   April 14th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Hillary will say and do anything to win. It is not about us or the party or anything else. It is about the Clinton's first and foremost.

Linda   April 14th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I am amazed and appalled by the hatred the Obama supporters spew forth towards Senator Clinton. They call her a liar, but he has lied about taking money from oil company CEO's, he does not speak the truth as to his relationship with Washington movers and shakers (such as the man who helped him buy a house way out of his price range) — you Obama supporters are all of the computer age. Do a little research and see what your hero has been up to. Maybe you don't care about anti-semitism — but do a little research and see what Farrakhan stands for. Get a little focus and some empathy and see the smugness that exudes from Obama. You're all so hip and with it, but you can;t forgive a man for cheating on his wife, but you will forgive Obama anything. Grow up! We need an adult for president!

Scott   April 14th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I was wondering if we could add up all of HRC's solutions for america. 150 billion here, another 100 billion there, yet nothing is created out of it other than pork barrell spending.

Where is all of this money coming from? Higher taxes for the people who are already shuttered with too high taxes.

If we cut all of the pork out of her previous legistlation we might be able to come up with this money, but 150 billion invested in oil compnaies to find alternative fuels does not help the situation that americans face right now.

Hillary may have "solutions" but they are not realities, and her solutions cost americans more money than they save.

Jon   April 14th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

What a great ad idea, Hillary. This really shows that she is indeed in-touch with the average voter and that we do matter.

Clinton 08

akaDoug   April 14th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Everything about this woman is fake! She can't drop out soon enough! And to think I once supported her!:( My bad!

AS   April 14th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama answered a question about how he, if elected, does to reduce the poverty rate during the Faith and Politics Forum. There were two main points he mentioned: (1) invest in infrastructures and (2) invest in alternative energies. And he got a big applause.

It is ironic. The ideas were originally said by Hillary. I'm so worried because Obama has talked a lot about changes and hope. But he does not have any plans and solutions. He just repeats or copies ideas and solutions from other people.

Please think twice before voting for Obama.

Rick in Florida   April 14th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

$150 billion in new taxes for research……great "solution". We get to pay higher gas prices AND higher taxes, while Clinton cronies get awarded some multi-billion dollar "research" grants. Great. Any more "solutions" like that and we'll all be broke. Gimme a break!!

Big Tex   April 14th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Hello Hillary,

During Clinton’s retirement there have been other ladies, though most, according to my sources, have been one-night stands with hostesses on Clinton’s speaking tours,” Tyrrell writes. “Some of these girl-hops, sources report, took place in Ireland, France, Australia, Taiwan, Rio, and London.” Tyrrell also claims Bill took to jet-setting in order to offset depression and a difficult domestic living situation with Hillary. (“The tirades and flying objects directed by her at Bill’s defenseless skull are not fictions invented by Clinton-haters. … There would be more spousal abuse during Clinton’s retirement when his amours threatened Hillary’s political longevity.”)

dan   April 14th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

it's amazing how Hillary clinton treats us Americans like fools in order to get her way to the oval office this time as the boss. she asking the NC people to ask her anything, why not answer the simple questions she ignores like when was the last time she held a gun or went to church. why did you lie to American people about Bosnia. why are your people getting involved with deals you oppose (colombia), and last why stain Obama's image inorder to get my vote what could you have capitalised on if this didnt happen. it shows a leaders who has nothing to offer Americans. we are not happy because your man and uncle bush caused as all this suffering. yes its true we are bitter like obama said. you made millions when i lost my house yet you claim i am happy i also do not think people at Penn are happy you missed the point mama like always ( AMERICA+OBAMA)- (BUSH+MCCAIN+ THE CLINTONS)= jobs healthcare and the true spirit of America……………………………………………… go on president Obama

Washington State Voter   April 14th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Ross Perot told the Clintons and Bushes, that if you signed that NAFTA you would hear one giant sucking sounds of jobs leaving the USA, and they thought he was crazy, what happened to made in the USA. Now Hillary is acting like she is against NAFTA, it did not work, so get rid of the whole thing…..

GO OBAMA we need a politician with some sense.

shane in Tempe   April 14th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

It amazes me that so many people have brought up the past about Bill and Monica. I am even more amazed that people are making the Clinton's desire to not discuss it a major issue.

Here's a thought..it was nobody's business then and it is nobody's business now! That was between them and them alone. And the fact that Hillary handled that situation with such dignity and grace speaks volumes about her character.

Do people not realize, sometimes it's not about who you like more, but who would have the best chance to beat the Republican? Think back 7 1/2 years ago. If more peole had voted for Gore, instead of people that had no chance to win at all, maybe..just maybe..we wouldn't have the current person in office..and maybe..just maybe…we wouldn't be at war, and we would still have respect in the world, and we wouldn't be in an economic crisis…food for thought people.

Helen Smith   April 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

It’s hard to understand why so many of you are planning on voting for Obama. But again, as one of my Canadian friends pointed out recently: Americans voted twice for George Bush (junior) - their voting judgment is obviously not too sophisticated. While I thought this was a rude comment, I think he was right.

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