April 14, 2008
Posted: April 14th, 2008 05:20 PM ET

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PHILADELPHIA (CNN) – Hillary Clinton's weekend recollection of her youthful hunting lessons wasn't the first time this primary season she's recounted unloading a few shotgun shells.

At her first campaign stop in Wisconsin on February 16, Clinton told an audience at The Brat Stop in Kenosha about her childhood hunting experience.

“You know you may not believe it, but I’ve actually gone hunting,” she said during a riff about gun control and protecting the Second Amendment. “I know, you may not believe it, but it’s true. My father taught me to shoot a hundred years ago.”

After the event, a reporter asked Clinton what exactly she had hunted.

“A duck,” she said, before expanding a little more on her shooting resume. “And a lot of tin cans, and a lot of targets. And some skeet.”

The reporter asked if her father had woken her up as a young girl and taken her to a duck blind to shoot waterfowl. Clinton said no.

“That was in Arkansas,” she said. “I got myself up early in the morning.”

Clinton expanded on the Arkansas duck-hunting tale in the town of Wausau two days later.

“I’ve hunted,” she said, appealing to sportsmen in the crowd. “My father taught me how to hunt. I went duck hunting in Arkansas. I remember standing in that cold water, so cold, at first light.”

“I was with a bunch of my friends, all men. You know, the sun’s up, the ducks are flying and they are playing a trick on me,” she said of her friends.

“They said, ‘we’re not going to shoot, you shoot.’ They wanted to embarrass me. The pressure was on. So I shot, and I shot a banded duck, and they were surprised as I was.”

Clinton has been highlighting her support for the Second Amendment in recent days after her rival Barack Obama was put on the defensive last week for claiming that small town Pennsylvanians get “bitter” and “cling to guns or religion.”

Asked by CNN on Sunday the last time she fired a gun, Clinton declined to answer, saying “that is not a relevant question in this debate.”

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Western Horsewoman   April 14th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Hillary makes some delightfully dizzy with her dazzling displays of determination to divide the Democrats. Stay tuned for more drama.

Now that we know she liked to shoot (at least once), she'll be explaining why she was ducking sniper fire in Bosnia instead of taking a position of cover and firing back.

And, oh, by the way. I've got great ranch dogs – one black lab in particular who'll retrieve anything you shoot down. Or, a frisbee.... You may want to borrow another piece of rural America to help you relate to the animal lover constituency. Got horses, too. One's a young former racehorse. Quite the handful. How well do you ride???

Juan   April 14th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

LIES!!! Remember the Sniper Fire....she says it was Ducks probably in the Nintendo game....LIES!!!

Alli, Boston, MA   April 14th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

I'm absolutely horrified.

If this is what the primary has come to, just wake me up when Obama is president.

Pat M Canada   April 14th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

It's pretty hard to up Hillary One I'd say! I mean what could you say to UP her outlandish statements and fantazied accounts of what only she apparently saw! :-)

I thought Bill was getting a tad bit strange but I'm thinking now they must be sharing the same menu and cook !

Sarah   April 14th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Annie Oakley at it again.

Yves larochelle   April 14th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Hey Billary! You would even legalize prostitution to get the votes of the sex trade workers, or even claim the worse: That you have been in that trade!
I won't be surprised to hear that from you.

Dare to Dream 08   April 14th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

To: Paul

Also, how is Hillary "the most experienced candidate to be our President!"? For God sakes dude, she was first lady for 8 years, what kind of experience is that? She lied about coming under sniper attack and she is experienced to me President. You need to start using your brain.

John Smith   April 14th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

I extended this issue to Kathy on another blog:
I am over 50 years old and have followed lots and lots of politicians, including the Clintons. I replay their speeches etc. again and again!!!

Please give me a few "good" reasons why I should vote to return an "impeached presidential family" to our "nation's White House". Please do not tell me the good old economic days, because no one, not even Bill (or Gore, a viable part of those years) can bring back those old days. I await your answer, or any Hillary supporter. Thank you, and God bless

JJ   April 14th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

I wonder if the "skeet"n were flying or stationary. Were they hiding or out in the open, Were they "in season" Did she cause them any pain????

Ugh.   April 14th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

The sniper fire comments stopped being funny about three weeks ago. Get a new shtick.

DM. Arlington Texas   April 14th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Hillary Clinton,

She suffering from Alzhimer and spousal abuse she confused. He in need of medical help.

She lie, cheat , steal what ever it takes.

The Justice department has a entire manual about the Clinton curruption and mob ties.

Just research it for your self.

Sarah   April 14th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I heard Hill chews tobacco too. This is just laughable. Her campaign has been a 3-ring circus. Obama 08'

Dare to Dream 08   April 14th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will say anything to get elected. Please someone make her stop. She lies and lies.

Ray   April 14th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Hey Barb in Canada, I've talked to many a people who are upset over the influx of illegal immigrants to the States. I'm doing pretty good finacially but I do find myself sometimes speaking ill-will of Mexicans (since that's mostly who we believe are here illegally). It upsets me at times when I go to a store or fast food joint and half the time the people can't understand what I'm ordering or asking. So yes, I do have some antipathy towards them but I in no way act upon or show any hatred towards anyone. You better believe there are people in this country that feel the same way. Not saying it's right but that's a problem each person has to work on individually so our country can become better as a whole.

John Smith   April 14th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

OlvrWhit: By now, everyone who is learned has a copy of the position papers of all the candidates (even those of Edwards). Unfortunately, some Hillary supporters are still asking for specifics from Obama. I guess these people are as "dumb as Hillary."

UNITER 08   April 14th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Hillary Clinton and Dick Cheney should go duck hunting together. They are two of a kind, big time pathological liers, that's right!!!!.

cc4obama   April 14th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

She wants to promote gun laws to keep guns out of the hands of children, but then admits that one of her fondest memories is of her childhood, and learning how to hunt and shoot!

If she's so experienced with a gun, why didn't she shoot back at the snipers in Bosnia????

CaliforniaDreamer 08   April 14th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Wow, Now Hillary is a hunter, too.!!!! Hillary Clinton will said anything to get elected. The lies keep on coming.

FrankSmith   April 14th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

OOlvrWhit is one of those Hillary supporters who is not capable of doing his/her own research. As a learned individual, I have all the documents that each candidate (even Edwards) put out there!! Go, go, and go do your research. These candidates, like Hillary, no longer want to talk about the issues. This is what you get when you run with/against Hillary; she is a nasty woman!

Tom - Michigan   April 14th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I guess she forgot about participating in the Million Women march against guns and proudly proclaiming she has never handled one.

Watch out for that sniper fire........so Hillary, another mis-speak, or more accurately, another lie....................

Diane, Buffalo, Wy.   April 14th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly a shot rang out. It was Hillary and Dick Cheney hunting together::)

Agnes   April 14th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Yea, right.

Hilliery is still lying.

Kathy   April 14th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

First Obama puts down blue collar workers for guns and now he and his supporters are putting down Hillary for hunting and target practice with her father. I too did that with my father, mainly so I could spend time with him. Hunting is a way of life for most of America.
The second amendment is a good one and I guess Obama doesn't believe in it.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 14th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

I am so sick of this he said she said school yard mess. Have they lost their minds and forgot about the real issues. I expect more than what I'm hearing from Hillary and I hope Obama does not engage himself in this type of silliness. I think Hillary has became so desperate until she will say anything and that's pathetic.

Dennis, WA State Democrat   April 14th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Who cares?

Report the real story. Hillary can't win unless 67% of the remaining Super Delegates choose to over ride the popular vote. Its over. Why are we going on and on about these petty things. Wow am I looking forward to some real debate on the real issues.

Will somebody please start reporting that the race is over!

vic nashville,Tn   April 14th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Bye Obama Your shows over
Hillary 08

Tina, NC   April 14th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Arkansas? Her father taught her to hunt in Arkansas?? I thought she only went to Arkansas AFTER she married Bill. Wasn't she from Illinois? Oh, I forgot about the small cottage with no heat (in the summer by the way) in PA.

My 7 year old can lie better than Hillary.

Hillary, you and Bill are the best thing that ever happened to Obama.

Breathe People   April 14th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Everyone take a breath. I am an Obama supporter, but not a Hillary hater. I know we get a little head up about all of this, but these are two good Presidential candidates who could both lead the country well. Please take stock.

For Obama   April 14th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

But at this point, one must wonder about Hillary''s commitment to universal healthcare in the first place. Now that we"ve seen the several faces of Hillary, along with the Clinton''s Machiavellian approach to politics, one is tempted to wonder if Hillary was really as committed to universal healthcare as she claimed, or was she simply building a resume for this future run for the presidency. Her commitment seems especially suspect now, since it has recently been revealed that she failed to pay the healthcare premiums for her own campaign staff.

According to Politico.com , Hillary has failed to pay $292,000 in healthcare premiums for her own staff. And what makes this episode even more ironic is the fact that Hillary''s failure to pay those premiums reinforces a point that Obama has repeatedly made during the campaign. Hillary claimed that Obama''s plan was flawed because it didn"t cover all of the people. In response, Obama said that his plan covered anyone who wanted to be insured, but he didn"t make it mandatory that every adult be insured because under Hillary''s plan if a person couldn"t afford to pay the premium they"d be fined for missing the payment, which would create an additional financial burden on many people. Now maybe Hillary will understand Obama''s point. If Hillary''s campaign staff had been insured under her plan, in addition to having to pay the $292,000 in back premiums, she"d also be facing a fine

CNN Hater   April 14th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

It still amazes me how many twisted minds would support either one of these whackos.

CONSERVATIVE! Because someone has to work!

Grif   April 14th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

When you're that young, you tend to follow Parents Sporting Habits., whatever they are. So even though I don't believe in Weapons in the Home. What's to say?. If her Parents had Hated Guns, then it most likely would have been the Opposite...

Balla   April 14th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

she was hunting "skeet"?
hopefully she got an endorsement from lil john.

Jen B.   April 14th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

She has probably lost many animal rights and vegetarian voters with that story.
I suppose she'll be telling us next that she eats tofu twice a week and is thinking of adopting some cats. Gotta cover all the bases, doesn't matter how much "misspeaking" it takes.

Illinois voter   April 14th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Obama is the most arrogant politician to run for office in a long time. His supporters are simply too preconditioned in their unjustifiable hate for Hillary to realize that Obama is a snob.

Hillary or McCain '08

John   April 14th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

She only shot at the duck because it shot at her first, on an airport tarmac in Bosnia.

Raelee   April 14th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

The way this election is going, you all deserve everything bad that befalls you. That includes the war cuz there will be no change because its win at all cost.
Tell this to the families of the fallen, the foreclosed homeowners, those who are loosing thier jobs.
When you all grow up, mabee you will get a presedent that was elected on issues not this crap of what someone said and did
God bless you all you are going to need all the blessings you can get

Ade   April 14th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

If this woman wins, then Americans are STUPID!

Ms. C   April 14th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Well, well, well, who's out of touch?
This just goes to show how far Hillary will go. If Obama start on her about her lying about being attacked under "Sniper" fire, she would be saying oh I'm sleep deprived.
Does Hillary really think everyone is stupid or just her supporters? How in the world can she expect anyone to believe she is in touch when she made over 100 mill in less than 8 years. This doesn't seem to average to me!!!!!! Just remember Hillary is on Bill by any means.
Give me a break Hillary. What happen to the issues???????

vince - phoenix   April 14th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

OlvrWht...

if you never see Obama supporters talking issues.... then you are as blind as Stevie Wonder...

Sandra   April 14th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

If Hillary receives the nomination I believe that McCain would be more then justified to run ads protraying Clinton as "the individual who stabbed her own party member in the back. Do you want to vote for a back stabber".

Mil-town   April 14th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Clinton is done for. Anyone who donates money to her loves to burn money – oh way, it's usually interest groups who donate anyway!

Crystal   April 14th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

It is Obama who has disdain for Gun owners and the one who wants to change the gun laws and take away your fundamental rights of ownership. I believe that Hillary does know how to load and shot a gun, rifle and hand gun.. I am her age, and I certainly do. People of our age have a much greater respect for the right to bear arms. And I too was taught how to shoot by my father, and my brothers. It was just one of my life experiences, as it was hers. I do not think BO shared any of these similar life experiences.

J T   April 14th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

hey hillary, shooting ducks and targets in a video game doesnt count, ya liar. did you play a video game where you had to dodge sniper fire too?

Michael   April 14th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

If you want to do something good for the country go hunting with Dick Cheney.

PhilT   April 14th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

It's not HRC – it's HZC (Hillary Zelig Clinton)..

The good ole girl probably bores and strokes her Camaro's engine and races on Friday nights down in the "Badlands" or on "Thunder Road".

Vroom, vroom!

Jerry   April 14th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Can we believe anything the pant suit princess says?
Maybe too many boilermakers imparing her thoughts.

Jerry
Roselle, Illinois

Bill, Streamwood, IL   April 14th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Despite her recent recollections, Bosnian snipers not withstanding, about her fondness for guns and Canadian whiskey, it doesn't take too far a trip down memory lane to remember how tight Senator Clinton was, and still is, with Senator Schumer, Sarah Brady and the fanaticial gun-grabber lobbyists.

Once Hillary Clinton gets elected and the Dems get REAL control over the Senate and the House, American citizens can kiss their Second Amendment right 's good-bye.

Vig   April 14th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Hillary needs to get back on message and forget about Obama – let him hang himself. She needs to stop talking about herself, her adventures, her childhood, her parents. She is thee much, much better candidate then Mr. Elitist

kentucky   April 14th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Hillary, thats not thunder your hearing, its the Boos that are starting.

John   April 14th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Hillary 57%,Obama 37% in Pennsylvania polls!!! Good for her ,and bashers can say all they want.Go!!!!!!!! Hillary Go!!!!!!!!

Teta   April 14th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

What are you all going to say when either Hillary or Obama gets the nomination and they all kiss and make up. Get real folks. This is what Politics is all about. Its a game. In the end, the democrats will come together.

Will   April 14th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

The fact that she keeps talking after people in the crowd say they do not agree about how they feel. Shows out of touch she is!

California Voter   April 14th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

We need to get back to the real issues here – our economy is in big trouble and CNN is spending time on whether or not a story where the final question from a reporter was when was the last time Hillary fired a gun. Boom! I would have said to that reporter. And Obama's comments about her being Annie Oakley. I bet Obama would not say something like that to Michelle.

By the way, where's the reports on CNN about Hillary's recent delegate endorsements? You've religiously played up all of Obama's endorsements.

Evelyn   April 14th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Sorry!!!!
Is Her duck hunt anything like Bosnea (smile)
CHECK THE FACTS, after all Mrs. Clinton is known to expand on Her own stories, and by the way was she duck hunting at 3:00am?

Evelyn

jps   April 14th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

she hunted "a" duck? Did she track "the" duck in the woods? And why did she single out "a" duck. What was it about this one duck? It had the biggest rack?

peacenow   April 14th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Hillary says "I remember standing in that cold water." I think she should avoid using the verb "REMEMBER" as it's synonymous with lies, every time she pronounces it. This is reminiscent of her famous "I remember we landed under sniper fire..."

Ralph   April 14th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Hilllary has experinece hunting too. Maybe that's where she got mixed up with the sniper fire. Yeah, that's it. By the way, did she ever appologize for lying to the American people to get votes? She could just explain her desperation, and that this is how she operates when her agenda tumps all pthers, which is always.

kentucky   April 14th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Well just when you think the word"carpetbagger" was something that you read about in history books, along come the Clinton's again! I just hope education and excess to the media has caught with the people of Pennsylvania. Hello!!!!! They screwed you over with NAFTA and now the are planning to do it again with China and Columbia free tade agreements.

Big Tex   April 14th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

In her own words, Senator Clinton said,

A lot of these lobbyists, whether you like it or not, represent real Americans. They actually do. They represent nurses, they represent social workers - yes, they represent corporations that employ a lot of people."

The former first lady said that she welcomed the debate on the issue.

alice2   April 14th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Well, Hillary knows we will NOT BELIEVE anything she says, so, she, herself starts out by saying "You may not believe this but-–" Your stories are just that, "Stories" You'r NOT CREDITABLE HILLARY. JUST A LIAR.

Sue Z   April 14th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

My grandfather showed me how to shoot tin cans and took me along with him hunting, too. That doesn't mean I understand hunters in small towns or would ever consider myself to be a hunter. Seems to fall under the same category as claiming being married to a president makes you qualified to be president. Hanging out with a dad who took you duck hunting does not make you a hunter and give you insight into their world. Give me a break.

Eric   April 14th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

After months of reading those blogs, we can firmly say that racism is alive and well. Most of Obama haters will hide behind any kind of reasons to spill their hatred of a african american who could become president. It is sad but considering that only 40 years ago, they could not sit where they wanted in a bus, it is nothing to be surprised by.

For those of you mentionning Hussein every time you write about Obama, why don't you do the same for Clinton and Mccain. Yes, you don't know their middle name because Fox news hasn't told you.
Pathetic.

Lin   April 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

To all Obama loosers here 's some info, under the Clinton years PA unemployed fell from 7.3% down to 4.1%. Still believe your liar when he blames president Clinton for people loosing their jobs and becomming bitter and dangerous anti immigrants with guns. Then mabe I can sell you a piece of rock for 1000. dollars, i mean if you believe anything.

yao   April 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Does anyone on this forum belived that if the situation were to be reversed, Obama in this position that Hillary is the whole democrat would have him step down and Hillary would have come with some flamzy lie to have him quit too .Americans wake up Hillary only intrest is how to pay back the $5mil she loan herself. After all Obama never attack Hillary on any of lies ( MISSPOKED).

Kym   April 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Now that we know Hillary can shoot, I suggest Obama avoid nominating her as his VP. The temptation for the White House might be too much for her.
PS: Does any other American think it's time for the "None of the Above" box on the ballot? If this box won the majority all parties would have to send in a better candidate.

Marne D   April 14th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

To speculate over Hillary Clinton's gun usage is pretty asinine – almost as asinine as that n00b armed with a false definition of a buzz word and the ability to call people names.

Keep grasping at those straws. Gurus love their followers blind.

Sharon   April 14th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Why is everyone talking about the ARG poll today that shows Hillary up by 20 points? SurveyUSA had her up 18points LAST WEEK!

BO is an absolute joke....I've felt he had these "hidden" feelings about other people since he looked down on Hillary MONTHS ago and said "you're likable enough, Hillary." AND "I'm pretty sure I can get her votes, I'm not so sure she can get mine" He is soooooo bad.....

I think SNL needs to do an ANNIE OAKLEY skit with Hillary and Obama :)

Dee   April 14th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

wow...a hundred years ago? Somebody send this to Jay Leno. I want Jay to add something and make me laugh.
Are these candidates thinking something else when they talk?

Kimy   April 14th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Listen Obama! I do not care that you have an excellent health plan. So what if you are the only one committed to ending the Iraq war. You have a good economic plan, so what. What I want to know is. Why cant you bowl? How many shots of whiskey can you handle? And most important. How many ducks have you shot?

Maryann   April 14th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Unapologetic hunting – another thing President Bush and Hillary have in common!

Go ahead CNN, delete the post like you always do anytime anyone says anything controversial!!!

Elliot Johnson   April 14th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

ARG showed Texas 51-47% the day before the election , which happened to be the vote.

In Ohio, they showed the election 56%-42% the day before the election., 54-44 vote

In Wisconsin they showed Obama at 52-42%, 58-41 vote

Missouri 44-42 for Obama 49-48 vote

not unreasonable

Maryann   April 14th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Unapologetic hunting – another thing President Bush and Hillary have in common!

K.Celina IL for Hillary   April 14th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Obama and his supporters are from the same lavel !!!!!
Bitter !!!! is the right choice !!!!!!
Good Luck to all of obamomaniaks !!!!!!
The USA World deserve better than bitter !!!!!!!!
And tha's why I supports HILLARY !!!!!!!
More cammon sense than enobody !!!!!!

Jana   April 14th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Duck hunting is crul and unecessary. I for one, would not want a woman president who brags about this sort of thing. Way to be like President BUSH Hillary!

Earthchild   April 14th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Only time you'll find a woman brag about hunting is in a P.R. opportunity like this. Hunting is cruel and unecessary and to consider it a "sport" just means you're totally unathletic.

Smith   April 14th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

You know.. Hillary is a SPECTACLE of self destruction

you know, she likes the bullets coming and going, like in Bosnia

you know, giggle giggle, another lapse?

you know,

it's SENSATIONAL what an idiot she is with these pathetic tactics.

Who wrote that looney 'out of touch' PA advert?

ready aim SHOOT! You're fired!

Susan S.   April 14th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Who is she kidding?

If anyone believes this utter tripe, I've got a fountain in Yellowstone I'd like to sell you. :)

I am glad her attacks are phoniness are becoming so clear to everyone. Hooray for the union guys who jeered her when she attacked Obama - you rock!

Jack   April 14th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Hillary, you don't need to emphasize your hunting skills...... you'll do just fine in PA

Sen Obama has badly damaged his chances..... he should step aside for the good of the party now

disappointed   April 14th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I'm a member and NRA advocate and I would never vote for a lieing Clinton who can not be trusted with words when all I see is smoke being blown

Joe Redding, CA   April 14th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Hillerey is going to be sore looser When senator black ho mama wins
the presidency. Lets hope he can handel a little name calling.

USAF Sr. Airman   April 14th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Wow Hillary has shot a gun. I shall now vote for her.

JM   April 14th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Wow, so now that the Hillary smoke screen is once again in action no one is talking about her disgusting giggle and inability to answer the very important question of conflict of interest and eight hundred thousand dollars......, what is wrong with everyone? Obama says the word bitter and everyone jumps up and down its on every new station and in every paper. Clinton laughs at sucking up hundreds of thousands of jobs and says oh well it's my husband that supports that, and oh well it's Penn that supports that, not me...no one says a thing....WHAT??

Tyler   April 14th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Who cares about her hunting resume, people who are hunters are not going to immediately vote for her.

Tyler   April 14th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hey Mike,
Unfortunately she has no chance of winning since she is behind in every category.

nikki   April 14th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

My God, now she is a hunter...WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

OBAMA 08'

USMC1968TETOFFENSE   April 14th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Do a little DD. Hillary is from Chicago Area, went to Harvard, then went Arkansas.

Steve   April 14th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I think this is one of the funniest (in a sad way) moments in the history of American politics. This is SO transparent! She is truly corrupt. I can guarantee you that she couldn't load the weapon her father supposedly let her shoot if her life depended on it.

Jeff   April 14th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

This is nuts. Why frame an article like this? Resume'? If I (or Hillary) stood for the second amendment and still believed that we must have appropriate gun control measures, I have to contrast myself with another party member to win a nomination who called people who have guns protected under the same amendment I agree with, who knows full well that Republicans attack Democrats for being snobs, my party lost the last two Presidential races, one of which was after the worst president spent 4 years in office, gun control wasn't something I brought up in the first place, and I think to myself that you just gave the Republicans ANOTHER shot at you and I know they can give me any shot they want, then yes, most of us would do the same thing. Hillary-Obama.

Hillbilly Not Ever   April 14th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

She's desperate, but she already lost. Sorry Hill, maybe next time.

Obama 08

April in Texas   April 14th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Sounds alot like another Bosnia insident.. I would ask for proof before even believing anything Hillary claims..

Obama 08

Sam Murphy   April 14th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

"WELL IT PRETTY OBVIOUS THAT HER ADMINISTRATION WONT DO ANYTHING TO TRY TO LIMIT OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. I WONDER IF BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA HAS EVER HELD A GUN? WELL OTHER THAN AN AK-47, LIKE THEY USE IN HIS NATIVE LAND…LOL. BUT I REALLY WONDER WHAT OBAMA'S STANCE IS ONE THIS SUBJECT. YOU CAN BET ON HILLARY NOT PRESSING ANY GUN CONTROLL, BUT WHAT ABOUT HIM."

Good lord "Dems for McCain"
His native land is where in your mind? He was born in Hawaii, which was a state in the United States back then, and the last time I checked still is. And in relation to your general ignorance, Hillary fought very hard for gun control in 1999 – was more adamant than her husband. But I guess now she mis-remembers it differently.
I bet you are just sorry 'ol Newt Gingrich is not running... probably right up your alley! You could try writing him in though!

Rachel   April 14th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I'm glad she has talked about this in the past and I'm glad she is speaking out for the Second Amendment. I do not agree with gun use and wish that guns were banned completely but I do respect that there is a heavy hunting tradition within families and Hillary's only point here is that she respects that and her only concern is for the gun control loopholes.

kate   April 14th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Obama made a misstatement about race again
this time it's about Paennsylvanians being racist "not liking people who aren't like them"
Wright before the PA primary....real smart
You didn't think it would be reported ?
What a pompous idiot.
He makes fun of Hillary because she was having a beer in PA with Pennsylvanians but he can go to a wine tasting in Cali talking about Pennsylvanians?
He's the one whose pathetic
Bitter much Barrack?

Bubba   April 14th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hills $109M is in Beech Nut stock ! ! ! LOL

Ifeanyi Azubike Houston Texas   April 14th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I can vow that Hillary was out hunting ducks yesterday just like I can vow that the films shot in Bosnia were of a different trip, because I can vouch that she ducked bullets. What I cannot vouch for is that 109 million dolars makes you anthing but an elitist.

Independent 08   April 14th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Can someone please check the Arkansas hunting licence register, I smell a Bosnia sniper fire on this one.

Carrie Pa   April 14th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Again and again, Hillary will say anything to win.

Interesting   April 14th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

If she is so experienced with guns, why didn't she knock back a shot and fire back at those Bosnian snipers?

Martin   April 14th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Daer Noah:

The politics of change does not mean that someone who lies, panders, distorts and personally attacks should be ignored. Change means you don't let fools prevail. Hillary and her campaign are fools trying to mislead and demean. Even those who want poltics to change understand you must first cut away the cancer before you can begin to heal.

Harry Moyer   April 14th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I have no doubt that she's telling the truth. Just like Romney being and avid varmint hunter. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Nancy   April 14th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Here we go with the "urban legend" crap again.

PA Hick Chick   April 14th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

A six-shooter?
Hunting ducks with a rifle?
Didn't you people learn anything from Dick Cheney?

If Hillary wants to come up hunting, she is welcome anytime.
Bear, deer, turkey, pheasant...
If she shoots it, I'll skin it, butcher it and cook it up for her.
And she can bring Mrs. Huckabee.
And afterwards, we'll have a tea party – or maybe we'll guzzle Yuengling.

Go Hillary!!

G.N. Penley   April 14th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

What a hell of a campaign! These two are supposedly running for the office of President of the United States, and they're debating having once shot a duck and similar important issues. And religion–shades of Jimmy Carter.

navywife   April 14th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Sounds like another Bosnia and emergency healthcare story to me. I don't believe anything that comes out of her mouth.

Amik Dude   April 14th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

What is the point of bragging you shot a duck? It's like bragging you cut down a cherry tree.

Joe H.   April 14th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

here we go again

Dancing Angel   April 14th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Well the Hillary trolls are here. Do you all know that they get together, and contact each other and attack comment sections. Don't believe the hip.

Geesh. What a bunch of losers.

ANOTHER FEAR TACTIC   April 14th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Who cares? This primary has gone on way too long!

Gary of El Centro, Ca   April 14th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

It turns our Hillary is a "gun totin", "beer drinkin", "shot slammin", "sniper dodgin", anti NAFTA, down home small town girl. Man, she sure had me fooled.

Sara from Arizona   April 14th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

PEOPLE!!!! CHECK HER RECORD ON GUN CONTROL AND HER HUSBANDS. They were always anti-gun. OBAMA 08'

USMC1968TETOFFENSE   April 14th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Marylynette Ferguson

What Issues are you talking about? The government (Demoratic Senate and House) is bailing out all the banks and wall street. Their will not be any money for liberal public education or liberal agenda of any kind. Everyone (including Obama and Clinton) will have to work for a living. I am clueless as to why any sane american would vote for either. They both are connected to the Chicago Political Machine (we in Illinois know all about those crooks) and neither has any experience besides being lawyers or social workers. That does not hack it in the real world of Business or government reform. It is politics as usual. If you want reform, vote for Ralph Nader. Nader has done far more for you and neither of the other candidates hold a candle to this guy's IQ.

Surry   April 14th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Look at me everyone! I'm a good American! I've shot guns and killed stuff!

Kenneth M   April 14th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hillary is to Obama as Huck was to McCain

Mike   April 14th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Hey JN,

Hillary might have used some "kitchen sink" tactics, for all I care, she can throw the kitchen sink, and the bath tub as well, for NObamas campaign is going down the toilet!

Hey, she can throw the toilet too!!!

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shawn from Kansas   April 14th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Was it "Bitter Cold" the morning of the duck hunt? All the analysts have been calling for the Clinton campaign to be in waiting for Obama to make an error. Could you hear her advisors when they heard the news - "Oh boy, he really goofed now !!! He called small town Americans bitter. We are...... Guns, and religion? - Why spend money on failed politics, when we can send money to our church, or join the Safari Club and hopefully protect those rights before they get hashed up in Washington. He called it the way he saw it.

The biggest problem with these camapigns - they are not about American people anymore - It's not about who has the best collective group of policies - its how bad you can make the other two look. Win the race with your strong points, show us "we can believe", we can "hope for change"...and maybe theres a glimmer we can achieve 50 % these - that's who should get the vote.

Will one of you please tell us in your words why you are the best candidate right here and right now - (here's the trick - no talking about anyone else but you) --

dems for mccain   April 14th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

WELL IT PRETTY OBVIOUS THAT HER ADMINISTRATION WONT DO ANYTHING TO TRY TO LIMIT OUR 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. I WONDER IF BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA HAS EVER HELD A GUN? WELL OTHER THAN AN AK-47, LIKE THEY USE IN HIS NATIVE LAND...LOL. BUT I REALLY WONDER WHAT OBAMA'S STANCE IS ONE THIS SUBJECT. YOU CAN BET ON HILLARY NOT PRESSING ANY GUN CONTROLL, BUT WHAT ABOUT HIM.

ben two   April 14th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

OlvrWhit, you just described your fellow HRC supporters...amazing. Are you serious?

I agree that the level of hatred is ridiculous but it is by no means one-sided.

To suggest otherwise is itself evidence to the contrary.

Jed in Texas   April 14th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

55/Texan,you single?Sound like my kinda gal.That gal dont hunt,but she sure can bark.

Ardnuas   April 14th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Annie Oakley will say ANYTHING to get votes.... she has 109 million dollars in the bank, and voters think SHE understands their financial situations... UNREAL!!!!!
Obama/Edwards 08 Si Se Puede

Brian Murphy   April 14th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

she dose nothing but lie. you all can see it the next time she tells a story look at her eyes and look at her look into the ground, but when she talks about health care she looks back up at the people. she is a lier and we could all just say that Obama just mispoked lol or better yet he misremembered what he ment to say. in my book to misspeak is to lie!

kelly WI   April 14th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

they were booing what she was repeating Obama had said. His statements not hers.
All these paid for Obamacrats blogging will be fooled in the end. No sense to it as every one has made up their minds any way.
Now that Obama has been vetted more, there are plenty of people in the states that are done, wish they could vote over again. It will have to be shown in the General.
Besides your being silly. Dads and grand pas do take children out target shooting and hunting. Not every one lives in the hood. Guess those kids have to go steal a gun and shoot each other.
Sorry CNN and MSNBC
McCain 08

Susan MO   April 14th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

She is from the South. Many women know how to hunt & load a gun.

Let's talk about: SHAME on Obama for the critical & rude remark he said to the people of Pennsylvania. We do not need a president who slams the people.

Once thought about Obama, NOT NOW.

We are for Hillary Clinton.

Clinton 08 Keep going Hillary!

Joe   April 14th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Yeah, but I flew on an airplane today but that doesn't make a pilot. Sadly, my opinion of Senator Clinton has gone from that of and "accomplished legislator" to "running joke."

Maria   April 14th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Let me remind everyone, Hillary's very first campaign slogan was" I'm in it to win it" Well, the same old self centered, self serving Hillary will say and do anyting to win it. Just pathetic. And by the way that very first slogan is and was and will be the true Hillary, arrogant and self centered.

Donna   April 14th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

AT LEAST SHE KNOWS WHAT GUN YOU GO DUCK HUNTING WITH, OBAMA WHILE BEING ON HIS HIGH HORSE THE SNOB SAID SHE GOES DUCK HUNTING WITH A 6 SHOOTER !!!OMG
AND THIS COMMING FROM THE CLEAN CAMPAIGN RUNNER THAT WON'T STOOP TO MAKING BAD COMMENTS ABOUT HIS OPPONENT, TODAY HE CALLED HILLARY ANNIE OAKLY! THE THING IS HILLARY WILL POINT OUT STUFF ABOUT WHAT OBAMA SAYS OR DOES BUT OBAMA ALWAYS RESORTS TO BELITTLING HIS OPPONENTS!!!

gene   April 14th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Neither CNN or MSNBC even mentioned the fact that a super delegate from Montana endorsed Hillary Clinton today. When a "milk man" endorses Obama its and all over story and headlines "Obama winning the milk man vote" and will this be the end of Clinton's Campaign.

White/female/age 55/Texan   April 14th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Jay –

"At least Hillary knows you don't sit in a duck blind with a six-shooter! You hunt duck with a rifle. "

OMG – you don't hunt ducks with a rifle unless you really are Annie Oakley ~

JCB   April 14th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary made a comment about her childhood in February, and now people are making snide comments. What's up. Obama's gun gafe was this month - April. He was speaking in a closed-door meeting with billionaires for fundraising purposes when he talked down about people in Pennslyvania. There is no connection between the two conversations! Hillary, Feburary - Obama, Now! Just be honest - he blew it! He is a condesending, snide little snot. He is definiately not Robin Hood - well maybe he is a hood. He did talk about using drugs in the hood, and now he is railing on Hillary for drinking a shot. Hillary or staying home!

Paul   April 14th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama you cannot win the general election. People from FLA and Michigan will let you know that ALONG WITH THOSE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THAT YOU JUST LABELED AS FRUSTRATED. That would be your reward for disenfranchising them.
Hillary is not simply the most experienced , but also the best candidate to be our President!

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA AND HILLARY

VOTE DEMOCRAT
VOTE FOR CLINTON

Susan MO   April 14th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

She is from the south. Many women know how to hunt, load a gun, etc.

Let's talk about: Shame on Obama for being so critical & rude to the people of Pennsylvania.

Once thought about Obama, but NOT NOW.

Hillary Clinton 08 Keep going Hillary!

OlvrWhit   April 14th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

If half you people took the time to study the issue's as you do trying to come up with reason's to hate Hillary, maybe someone would take you serious. I never see an Obama supporter talking about issues. Never. Just hate..

Maybe when you send Obama more money, maybe you should ask for a copy of his hope and change speech, because you need it. You do not practice his message, so why do you support him. All I ever see from any Obama supporter is hate and lies..I would rather have Hillary anyday than this..I could care less that she exaggerated Bosnia. That has nothing to do with her ability to lead this country.

While its so easy for you to point out Hillary's fault's, you should be able to realize when your person makes a mistake. Gor God's sake, he even admitted he made a mistake.

It would nice to see a postive Obama supporter sometime, instead of the group he has here..

JN   April 14th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

True....to say that Hillary would never stoop to gutter tactics.....what a bunch of BS...Her whole Ohio and Texas "throwing the kitchen sink" tactics weren't from the gutter???? I suggest you look back at articles where even super-delegates were calling her tactics "in the gutter"...

Oh that's right..Hillary is holier than thou....please forgive me...she has won fair and square..and if you believe that, then she was dodging sniper fire in Bosnia too...NOT

MikeH   April 14th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I want to know why these small town voters who may be hurting the most only get to vote once and yet college students get to vote more than once.
While the Backyard Conservative calls for Barack Obama to change, the campaign that Barack Obama runs, or which runs him–as the case may be–definitely needs change. The Obama campaign continues to behave very badly in nearby Indiana.

The other day we raised the issue of a gift of a Dave Matthews ticket in exchange for ID information at Indiana University. Now there is another brewing scandal for the Obama campaign, and its at Indiana's Purdue University. Blogger ManfromMiddletown details how a graduate from last Summer's Camp Obama (which according to reports was run by the not-too-law-abiding Robert Creamer, the husband of Congresswoman Jan Shakowsky) has not only been using university resources to benefit the Obama campaign, but has also been encouraging Purdue students who have already voted in primaries in their home states to re-register in Indiana and vote again.

Melissa, MI   April 14th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Here's a little spelling lesson to help bolster people's argument:

lOse is the opposite win. Like: Timmy is going to lose the relay race.

lOOse is the opposite of tight. Like: Clinton has loose morals.

Jonathan Swift   April 14th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Regarding the ARG survey showing Obama down by 20%, that's pretty good news for Obama and in line with the rest of the polls lately which show Obama close to Hillary. ARG, on average, sually underestimates Obama's support by 12% or so. In South Carolina they were off by 25% and in CT they were off by 17%. So Obama is in in pretty good shape, since ARG gets it wrong regardless of whether it is rich people or Black folk who think this country needs a change.

Ryan from Indiana   April 14th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Do people or CNN really think that this story is relevant? This only reaffirms my support for Hillary with these petty shots at every single word she says. Does any of this dissprove that she is capable and competent to be President, or in any way undermine her strength of character? Absolutely not!

Keep at Hillary! I'm so proud of you!!!!

ben two   April 14th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Nonsense are the responses to Obama's remarks...total nonsense.

I get from what he said that many people revert to religion, guns, etc. as single issues upon which to cast their votes as manipulated by Fox news, Rush Limbaugh, and their ilk, due to the fact that they have little else upon which to rely from their elected officials.

Obama is not perfect, but he's the best available now and I have confidence in his character. To win, all that is needed is a daily listing of Bush's intentional undermining of America. The emperor has been naked for 8 years and McCain and Clinton helped him get dressed.

Mike   April 14th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama should not try and make jokes (by mocking Senator Clinton), his sarcastic, snide remarks when trying to be funny simply make him look ridiculous.

He is not someone who I take seriuously, I can't even stand to listen to him when he speaks, I mean preaches.

How, who and why someone would think this clown could be President is beyond me.

Go Hillary!!!!

woody   April 14th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

DOES BILLARY HAVE EVEN A SHRED OF CREDIBILITY ANYMORE??

she would say or do ANYTHING just to be the nominee...nevermind the truth.

Ed from Va   April 14th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

As I said in the past, Senator Clinton will say anything to get elected. At least Obama tells the true good or not.

Tim   April 14th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

When she was hunting as a kid, were there any sniper bullets whizzing by her head? Man, she really can connect with blue collar America, can't she? Well, apart from the $110 Million dollar salary I mean. And the whole cackle cackle laughing fits and talking about angels dancing on heads of pins... I don't know any blue collar workers who say that sort of delusional nonsense.

sharon   April 14th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

why didn't they cover her bosnia lie as extensively as they do about the bitter comment? do we really want a president that lies? everyone on cnn agrees she lied. but the coverage was over quickly.

just because obama said something about lou dobbs a while back, dobbs is out to get him. cnn should get rid of lou dobbs.

Allison R.   April 14th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Was she hunting with the same bullets that were used for the sniper fire she was under when in Bosnia? Ridiculous. STOP PANDERING! America is sick of lying politicians. You lost me when your true colors starting coming out in January.

Obama '08

Bayou Joe   April 14th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Carl if you are voting for the most mature person, let me give you a hint, it is not Obama. The mature adult in this threesome is McCain.

Hillary and Obama need to have a bowl off and decide who will be the loser this time around.

No more Democrats in Congress or the Whitehouse.

H   April 14th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

GIVE HILLARY A BREAK. SHE IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN OBAMA. STOP BASHING HER. LET US TALK ABOUT THE ACTUAL ISSUES NOT THE HATE, HATE, HATE THAT OBAMA STANDS FOR.

PD in CA   April 14th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Like killing a duck is something to be proud of. Hey, if your family needs to hunt to put food on the table, by all means go for it. But if you do it for the "fun" and "sport" of it... that's twisted and ugly. I can't stand this woman. She scores no points from me with that B.S. story.

Susie   April 14th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary you are the All American girl.
Hillary all the way to the White House

Bob   April 14th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The Elitist Hillary (Elmer Fudd) Clinton and the Clueless John McClaim trying to paint Obama as Elitist and out of touch is truly HILLARYOUS. Could a new dream team be in the makeing?
McClaim/Clinton 08 Yay you go Girls.

barb Canada   April 14th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Glad to see Lou Dobbs finally bring up the Real Issue! Antipathy means extreme dislike or hatred.......For Obama to say that small town voters are full of hatred for people who are different from them is Gross.......Quit saying, well it's true I am bitter, and start saying well it's true I am RACIST! I dare you! For all of you to say he speaks the truth, exchange those 2 words and see how many friends you make on here!

Texican   April 14th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

U go Hillary, If I was a Democrat I would vote for you. How about inviting Obama to go hunting with you and Dick Cheney. He loves to shoot lawyers.

Obama will be President   April 14th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

What a load of TIHS!!

USMC1968TETOFFENSE   April 14th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

What the heck is she doing with a shotgun in Chicago as a kid. I thought her and Bill were smoking on campus. Hippies didn't have guns. Talk about BS!

Ray   April 14th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

You Obama supporters really scare me. The anger and hate and fury towaqrds Hillary is something that defies irrational explantion. You all seem to be irrational and really angry and hateful and your talk is double-standard. THIS is what sent me to the Hillary side. If you really want to know what a candidate is like? LOOK AT THEIR SUPPORTERS. I did, and that is why I am voting for Hillary.

emmanuel   April 14th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Obama LOst my vote sorry Obama , I like you BUT your not experianced enough to know how and what not to say f you want to beat the republicans

Hillary your one tough Cookie, im starting to really like you....Keep going ...

Kentucky   April 14th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

You hate filled Obama supporters who think you are so cure aren't doing anything but hurting the democratic party. It wouldn't matter what Obama said or did you would be down on your knees worshiping him. I think it is kinda sickening. You can see others faults but not his. Thank God all of America is not blind. Your bitter remarks and lies aren't helping him any.

Joaquin   April 14th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Great! She kills helpless ducks and throws back jolts of Rye. What;s next for Hillary the Cable Gal- scratching her crotch? Will we see her walking out of the restroom zipping up her fly?
She's proving Obama's point. As Americans grow insecure about their status they cling to their guns. She's losing, she's bitter, she's armed, and, we learn, she's able to talk about God in a public forum.

ds   April 14th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

She bowls and she hunts. Maybe she has a monster-truck, too.

Angela   April 14th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Now I even heard that Hillary is going to fix Bill’s NAFTA mistakes! Wow, the Bosnia Sniper Fire hits keep on coming!

So tell me Hillary. With all the brains and ideas that you have, why oh why did you not share any of those brilliant ideas with Bill when he got us into this BIG MESS!!!!

Marylynette Ferguson   April 14th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Such BS – can we talk about the issues?

It's times like these when I wish we could censur the media.

Brian   April 14th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Next thing you know, Hillary is going to be claiming that she's actually a man.

For Obama   April 14th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I am a woman and I was taught at a young age to shoot and I still shoot. I have not went hunting as I mainly shot at targets. My brothers did though. I will tell you now.. she is full of it. She has very sketchy memories and her memories seem to be different than the REAL thing. Bosnia for example. I dont believe her one bit. Get Real Hillary! What is she trying to do? ... She is trying to get the Male vote is what she is trying to do... so they dont see her so much like a woman,,, she is hunting, she is drinking beer and taking shots.. that is the appeal she is trying to get across and I am shocked the Media hasnt caught on to that yet.

From Canada   April 14th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

What is amazing is that the support for Obama at least on the CNN blogs is so strong. I would have thought given the polls that the comments would not have been onesided. It is really unbelievable the accusations that she lays out of coverage being so onesided and against her. Team Billary just seems to stick the foot in the mouth so much more often. They do not seem to embellish the truth but outright lie. It's really too bad that Bill has fallen from grace.

Carl from Pa   April 14th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Am I the only one that has forgotten what her or Obama's policies are? This is so rediculous. Why don't they just have that bowl off and get this over with, or a boxing match instead of this silly verbal dispute! I was hoping that anyone running for the highest office in the land would be more mature. Maybe no one is big enough to back off and say, hey, let's get back to the issues here.

Voting for the most mature candidate – Barack Obama.

Women 4 Obama   April 14th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Her hunting story is almost as good as her Bosnia story ...

Or, her Martin Luther King story ... where she cried and sobbed ... trying to win the Black vote back.

What a joke!

Jack in ND   April 14th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Oh Hillary...I don't even know what to say anymore.

White/female/age 55/Texan   April 14th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

1) Ask her what gauge shot gun she used on her duck hunting adventure.
2) Ask her how the duck was retreived, as she didn't mention any dogs.
3) Ask her if it was used for food?

"I was with a bunch of my friends, all men. "

What, exactly does that mean? Does she think she is special as a woman because she has been hunting? Paleesee.

Noah   April 14th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Obama is now stooping to ridicule Hillary Clinton. This is not the politics of change..This is not the man I would vote for who when makes his own mistake stoops to ridicule and childish attacks.

Obama owes America an apology..He does come across as an elitist and Clinton is right to say that this will be used against him.

He called americans bigots( or racist for that matter)..look up the words.

Maggie   April 14th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Give her time and she'll wax eloquent, with vivid detail, how she and Elmer Fudd went a-huntin' them wascally wabbits, stoppin' ever few feet to throw back a shot and drink a beer.,,'cause, after all, she's just a good old blue collar gal.

cathy   April 14th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Hillary is the Elitist. I cannot believe she has the nerve to twist Obama's words. SHe makes me so BITTER!
Clinton News Network...Print my post!!!

Dr. Hyde of Indiana   April 14th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

This gal can not only shoot, she can drink a shot of whiskey with a followup beer. How far will one person go to win an election. What a cameleon she is. Where is your pride, Hillary?

ben two   April 14th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

...er...uh...why don't you post my comments????

Roger   April 14th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hillary Clinton/Lou Dobbs '08

That's the ticket!

Scott   April 14th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Was she on the Mitt Romney "I'm hunting for small varmints" program? Please. What disgusting pandering this is from a lady who will say anything to win.

Jagdish kothary, Canada   April 14th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

she is so correct this time when she says, "“You know you may not

believe it, but I’ve......

well said Hillaby !! Go and rest...everytime you open your mouth a ton

of saw dust falls out......

Bernice   April 14th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Considering these Clinton's past she needs to elaborate on "TARKETS" they weren't humans were thay?

you tue / search / hillary clinton/ "bill & hillary secret lives" video 1-12
you tub / hillary clinton "Shocking things they don't want you to know
video 1-3
Goole /"Clinton Scandals"
Goole "Hillary Clinton Scandals"

DrFill   April 14th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Hillary: "I used to hunt and shoot guns"
Man: "When is the last time you shot a gun?"
Hillary" " I don't think that's a relevant question!"
DrFill

Jay   April 14th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

At least Hillary knows you don't sit in a duck blind with a six-shooter! You hunt duck with a rifle.

Obama is totally out of touch with us duck hunters!

Jed in Texas   April 14th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Just glad she didnt shoot the "Pet Goat".

North Carolina   April 14th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Readers might note that Clinton made these remarks IN FEBRUARY: this was not in response to Obama shooting himself in the foot.

autumn baker   April 14th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I encourage hillary and dick cheney go hunting together

That's hilarious!!! LOL!

EBC   April 14th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Good LORD Oh mighty is there NO end to this woman's insanity?

Here she goes again overstating her "hunting" qualifications that clearly back fired in her face BIG TIME. She tried to get back at Sen. Obama regarding his recent speech. Once again Sen. Clinton does what she does best, shoots herself in the foot yet again.

This whole overstating of a story to the point she gets boxed into a lie is truly amazing to me. It's like she just CAN'T STOP lying anymore, the more she runs her mouth the more the lies just keep coming. There is just no end to the madness.

However, when Sen. Clinton was ASKED by CNN on Sunday the last time she FIRED A GUN or ATTENDIND CHURCH, Clinton declined to answer, saying aruptly “that is not a relevant question in this debate.”

Sounds like an elitist reply that's a bit on the bitter side don't you think?

Mary   April 14th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

The last time Hillary held a gun and shot?

During the campaign. Hillary and Bill have been shooting each other in the foot. They are so good at it that they never miss!!!

jeremy   April 14th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

of course she is a hunter now. she is a little bit of everything now that she is scrambling for votes. next week she'll have started at point guard on her high school basketball team, since indiana and north carolina are coming up next

MW   April 14th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Actually, McCain is laughing all the way to the White House as these two work to destroy each other.

Hillary seemed to start this mess, but Barack is quickly learning to be just as childish. But hey, us Americans are a proud people and we really do like our reality TV and all so why would we waste valuable time acutally talking or demanding our candidates talk about the issues.

We can start jeering CNN, CNBC and Fox you know, we can stop watching and threaten to pull support from their sponsors, we could organize. We could also just sit back and do nothing and enjoy the next 6 weeks of fighting and bickering followed by a December where all Dem's wonder how they let the election slip away...

***AMERICAN***   April 14th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

She makes me laugh. You all do.

Dear Elliot Johnson   April 14th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Please stop posting the same lame plea to CNN to report on your Poll that has no basis in fact. Posting it over and over won't give Hillary those 20 points back. EVER!!

That is all

Adam   April 14th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Hillary is over a hundred years old? I didn't realize she learned to shoot in 1908. Yes, I'm being sarcastic.

Steve   April 14th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Why does Hillary keep going back to gun stories? Maybe subconsciously she's thinking about taking pot shots at a breed of bird called a "Double-talking, White-Plumed Philanderer"?

I don't know how they hunt in Arkansas, but where we hunted in the Midwest, we didn't generally stand in cold water, and if we did, we had lined boots and socks on. Ducks have excellent eyesight, so we wore cammo, and hid in duckblinds. And if Hillary was shooting at cans with the gun generally used for duck hunting (a shotgun) it must not have been much fun. A shotgun will take a row of cans out with one shot...

Ex-Hillary supporter   April 14th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Throughout her campaign, Hillary has entertained us with many stories. Once this is over, I reckon she should consider writing a book of fairy tales. Her imagination is fertile, so it really is worth a shot. (Pun intended).

Kate Poe   April 14th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Another HRC tall tale! She is definately full fiction, I'm am so shocked!

Now for Obama   April 14th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Obama should just sit back and let Hillary keep committing political suicide :)

Rob   April 14th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

This women has lost all grip's on reality. Now she's a hunter??...And her supporters are still trying to champion this women as the next President. Please. This country is lost. She treats people like they have down syndrome and like we forgot all the lies she tells. America WAKE UP!!!.. Hillary is playing us for fools

North Carolina   April 14th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Gee, you men she didn't claim to be Annie Oakley like Obama said, but actually said she was taught by her family members as a child? Why am I not surprised. You gave Cheney kinder coverage when he shot Whittington.

Le-rooooooooy Jenk-aaaaaaaaaaannnssss   April 14th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Is there anything this woman won't say to get elected. Next she's going to tell us that she's fond of "riding' the gravels" with the good ol' boys, chewing some "dip," and snipin' deer from the truck "winnder."

NickNas   April 14th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

SHHHHHHHHHHHH She can claim ANYTHING just don't ask her to PROVE it!

See I can be a Hillary supporter too!

RickytheGriff   April 14th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

"No one wants his superior airs in the white house."

Yeah, we want another "Common man" like George W. Bush in the White House!

Give me a break!

Obama '08.

mike concerned democrate   April 14th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Hilliary is a nutter and glad to hear the boos and jears she received today during her stump – when is she going to get it!!!! Old politics are over -- there's a new uplifting and approach

Shawna   April 14th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Sounds like it may end up being another sniper fire story, or healthcare story, she should stop with the memories, since she has proven her mind isn't clear all the time.

Elliot Johnson   April 14th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Cnn

Since it was such big news that Senator Obama was closing the Gap with Senator Clinton in Pennsylvannia.

Any chance of CNN doing an article on the new ARG poll released today that shows Senator Clinton ahead in Pennsylvannia by 20 points?

ARG 4/11-13/08 600 LV 57 37 4

Peter Kavanagh   April 14th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Stop lying

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 14th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

#1 Ask her what kind of duck she shot

#2 Ask her what kind of license she had .

Sen. Obama I sense another "story here"

OlvrWhit   April 14th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Please, she was making a joke...you Obama supporters are crazy. You love to attack, but get all upset when your guy makes a mistake.

I have hunted, 30 years ago...whats the point..

You guys look worse and worse to real democrats every time you try and trash Clinton.

James, SC   April 14th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Like the scorpion and the frog, well I gess Hillary is being Hillary.

Big Tex   April 14th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Ya'll find out this is just another Clinton lies..

If she keeps up lying she gonna find herself getting disbard.

Roger   April 14th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

She can skin a buck, she can run a trout-line. The country girl can survive!

I'd like to spit some beach-nut right between Obama's eyes for talking down to us hard working, gun shootin', God Fearin' folks!

Obama 2008   April 14th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

And some fairies? I think you could invent a comic character who could create stories on the go, to please any type of voter.

A custom story for every voter! Please, please, vote for me, coz it is very personal to me! Sure, every story you make up is very personal to you, as it never actually happened......the way you make it up to be?

One more time, please relax and take a long vacation to get rid of the stress and fatigue. Think about it........you could even write the fairy tales for the next election, and sell them for $100 million.

go away Obama   April 14th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hillary,

Just be you and let Obama self-destruct.

No one wants his superior airs in the white house.

You are our leader and we will back you all the way.

Cynthia   April 14th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Clinton will say and do anything to get elected. Hopefully the American public is really paying close attention to what each of the candidates is saying and are able to distinguish truth from rhetoric.

Harry Moyer   April 14th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I wonder if there was any sniper fire coming from the insurgent woodland animals??? Judas Priest!

James, CA   April 14th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Good, Hillary now admits that people do not trust her words anymore. Any word that comes out from her mouth raises eye brows....Very suspicious.

Michael   April 14th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Wow, Please stop. Hillary are you sure the duck wasn't shot by sniper fire?

true   April 14th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Love you Hillary.

Thanks for not letting Obama's street thugs and goons get to you with their jeering.

You never stoop to such gutter tactics.

He looks so silly and repugnant and childish with his mockery of you. He will surely fail with that approach. It just cements him into his smug, arrogant, cocky, condescending elitism.

Hang in there. You will win or we will write you in in Nov.

Demo Craxy   April 14th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

lord she is crazy
a hundred years ago, how old is she????

my lord, people please stand up agains this circus.........she needs to see a psyhciatrist,
McCain needs to rest

hillary and mccain one and the same

McClinton

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 14th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

OBAMA 08!!!

OBAMA 08!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!

maynard   April 14th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

hillary would not know how to load a gun. let alone operate one in a safe manner.

i encourage hillary and dick chaney go hunting together

***AMERICAN***   April 14th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Does she even know what end of a gun the rounds come out of?

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