April 14, 2008
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Obama: Shame on Clinton. (Photo credit: AP)

STEELTON, Pennsylvania (CNN) - A visibly agitated Barack Obama accused Hillary Clinton Sunday of acting like "Annie Oakley …packin’ a six shooter” in her attempts to connect with gun owners, and used some of his most heated language to date to attack her and her campaign for their reaction to his comments from a now infamous California fundraiser.

"Shame on her," he told a Steelton crowd.

"I expected this out of John McCain," Obama said in a decibel higher than his every day stump tone. "But I've gotta say, I'm a little disappointed when I start hearing the exact same talking points coming out of my Democratic colleague Hillary Clinton. She knows better. Shame on her."

At a closed-press event one week ago, Obama referred to some small-town Pennsylvanians as "bitter" people who "cling to guns and religion."

Clinton has since called him "out of touch" and said the Illinois senator's remarks were "demeaning" and "elitist."

Obama fired back in a room of supporters at a Pennsylvania union hall.

"She's running around talking about how this is an insult to sportsmen, how she values the Second Amendment," he said, his voice rising. "She's talking like she's Annie Oakley! Hillary Clinton's out there like she's on the duck blind every Sunday, [like] she's packin' a six shooter! C'mon! She knows better."

"That's some politics being played by Hillary Clinton," he added. "When Hillary Clinton says I'm out of touch I just have to remind people of the track record." He then went on to attack her for "campaigning for NAFTA" for "a decade" during her husband's administration.

"This is the same person who says she's voting for the Colombia trade deal. [It] turns out that her top adviser, her top strategist was working for the Colombian government to get the bill passed!"

"Who do you think is out of touch?" he shouted. The room erupted with people shouting Clinton's name. One supporter yelled, "'What's her name' is!"

Obama's comments came just a short time after the two Democratic opponents shared a tarmac as they landed in Harrisburg and exited their planes almost simultaneously and only minutes before the pair were to take part in CNN's Compassion Forum.

– CNN Political Producer Chris Welch

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Pennsylvania


Kelley   April 14th, 2008 8:44 am ET

I originally started out thinking for sure I'd vote for Hillary. But I have seen a side of Hillary that I don't like at all. I'm from Pittsburgh, that city is a beautiful place and I pray that things turn around there. There is no youth there anymore, people my age (30's) don't stay there anymore…there is nothing there. I, for one, agreed w/ Obama. He hit the nail on the head. People are bitter…promises have been made and not kept for so long. He told the truth and she's trying sugarcoat it.
It's sad to see what is happening in PA, hell, all across the country…
Obama is the only one in this campaign who has been real…

Mark   April 14th, 2008 8:44 am ET

Fool me once Clinton, but not twice. Hillary's husband enacted some of the most fascist gun control I've ever seen in my lifetime. To think that she is any different is to be naive. Having her criticize anyone on anything gun related is absurd. As for her religious creditability, I'm sure if you asked for her opinion on Corinthians, her comment would be "Don't we have a military base there?"

mary   April 14th, 2008 8:44 am ET

I hope the Pennsylvania voters will send a resounding message to Obama: your self-serving condescending attitude in front of a bunch of San Francisco millionaires will not be tolerated. People in San Francisco do think that the rest of the country is a bunch of uneducated morons who just follow religion and don't think for themselves. Obama was just winking and saying: "I agree, and I need more of your money to bamboozle those morons." He didn't know that it would all come out. Send this sleaze back to Illinois, remaining voting states!

NC Primary MY TURN!   April 14th, 2008 8:44 am ET

Imagine this: BILL CLINTON BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH NOTHING TO DO!

Pam   April 14th, 2008 8:43 am ET

P.S. Here comes the bathroom sink, toilet and everything in it, don't fall for it America!!

Anonymous   April 14th, 2008 8:43 am ET

It's sad to see folks getting on Obama's case for defending himself. Hillary continuously picks at some very small details in Obama's campaign, and tries to turn them into huge issues. Then, when Obama calls her out on it, the Hillary supporters are saying things like "Looks like HE'S the bitter one…."

Well, wouldn't you be a little bitter, and inclined to defend yourself and your words if someone completely re-interpreted your words, just to benefit themselves…when the entire time, they knew better, and knew exactly what they were doing? She's no idiot. But neither is the American public. If she thinks these tactics aren't transparent to a good many people, she's quite wrong. And for those supporters that choose to go along with it….shame on you, too.

Gezahegn   April 14th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Someone makes a mistake in a hurry - why he is in a hurry and why he uses faulty language - is questionable. But what is more questionable is why should he try to his missiles on the wrong direction. Hillary has no reason to be blamed.

Wendy   April 14th, 2008 8:43 am ET

SHAME ON YOU OBAMA! You are a fake!!! Whenever you are up against a wall you come out fighting like a spoiled t0 year. Shame on you??? You need to think about what you say before youu say it! I grew up in a small town and I can tell you you have offended many people, not just the people of Pennsylvannia!

gina   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Oh, get a grip people! If saying "Shame on you" is bitter then Hillary was bitter a few months ago when she said it to Barack on the stump. All we have at this point is disecting what each candidate has to say and it is not a representation of any of them. Hyping this stuff is just bowing and praising the media for blowing it up. We are following right along like sheep. Remember the reason you are voting for someone and why you liked them to begin with. Search you heart instead of the web and then make your decision. If you like Hillary then great, cast your vote with pride. If you like Obama, vote for him and feel great about it. Stop the mud slinging and in the end your vote will represent that you are "for" someone instead of "against" the other. For myself, I am for Obama and I feel great about it!

Gina

Kari from Wisconsin   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Barack Obama is consistent, honest, and speaks the truth — even when it may be hard to take. He opens dialogue & honest debate. Hillary is dumbing down to the American people with her political pandering. Come on - shooting ducks.? If I had ever once considered giving her my over 50 year old female vote (which I haven't) — she lost it for sure with this.

david   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

this is a distraction from Columbia fiasco, Mark penn crisis. so obama has rightly dealth with. this woman looks like a republican.

Ray H in Gainesville, VA   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

So, no one has ever tried to state something and maybe got their words mixed up in trying to make a point? It didn't put me off in the least. To think that some people don't feel the way Sen Obama described is ludicrous. I know atleast in some part, he's speaking the truth so I can forgiven him if it didn't come out clearly. As for HRC, let's see, she says…"oh their just words." She says, "well I mispoke, I'm human." Give me a break.

Dee   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Goes to show you who is really a typical politician.

Why didn't he lash out at McCain?

Because, he is the worse choice for President.

Shelby08   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

I'm so tired of "he said" "she said" "he said" "she said" So much for his oft quoted "change" in the way he will conduct politics. To effect change you have to be able to accomplish that change within our existing frame work. (Unless it is the intention to overhaul our entire political system). Bottom line is that Hillary is electable against McCain and Obama is not.. Obama's visionary persona may well have its time but that time is not now. We are in too much of a mess to think it can be solved without an experienced player who knows how to play the game and whose policies will work.

Joshua   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

How aarogant and pompous does Obama have to get before someone actually takes some initiative and calls him out and KEEPS him out!? I hate it how he gets away with so many things like Reverend Wright, "Typical" white woman, Let's forgive Ferraro after I use her as an example, lets send out a four page memo of comments from the clintons that "COULD BE" racist, lets let an ad run in Nevada about how Hillary does not respect hispanic people and turn our backs to it, let's let our surrogates attack her and then I'll be the nice guy -but when her kids say something mean it's all out war!, and let's not forget, "Let her run."

Clinton has done some stupid things, but at least people hold her accountable a helluva lot more than Barack.

Pam   April 14th, 2008 8:42 am ET

The facts….Barack Obama takes the high road, change the way campaigns are run. Did he make a big deal about her lie on the Bosnia flap…no way…didn't say a word.

He only answers to her constant charges!! He has NEVER resulted to attacking her on anything, he tries to have a fair debate on issues.

It's a refreshing change to politics, to bad the other people running and especially loosing cannot be so reputable.

Abeer   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Its funny to see how politicians such as Hillary Clinton make an issue out of honesty. Americans are bitter and do group together when they are struggling. Obama is dead on with his comments and actually has new ideas of solving our problems. Clinton offers us lies, NAFTA, a duck that she will shoot and cook, years of terrible judgements, and a sniper bullet that magically was stopped by her powers. She needs to stop pretending like superwoman and bow out. GO OBAMA!!

Changing my mind on Clinton   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Up until today, I could at least say that if Obama loses the nomination, I would vote for Clinton. I always thought people were silly for suggesting leaving the party if their candidate loses the nomination, because there is a bigger issue at hand than one particular candidate. After this latest non-issue that Clinton has managed to turn into some sort of huge deal, my skin crawls at the thought of her. If my choices are Clinton or McCain, I may have to sit this election out. I have read and re-read Obama's comments and I've yet to see what the big deal is with what he said or how it could be misconstrued into something offensive. I'm still puzzled, and now I'm p*ssed.

me   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

this comment aint going anywhere if he wins the nomination. the republican party is salivating for the chance to rip obama apart and then what is everybody gonna say? that he was hoping his own words wouldnt get misconscrewed or he was hoping that another scandal wouldnt surface? this is just the party nom. why does he think he will be invincible from rnc attacks? he wont make it with 40% of the nations vote and mccain will be the next prez. as much as people dont want to hear it hillary is the best candadite against mccain because her closet has been emptied and magnified to the point that we know the hand we're playing. on the other hand obama is a gamble because who knows what will come out 6 months from now that will cause us to lose the election. he is the one who will doom the democrats. just watch and you'll see.

Karen, TN   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Don't get distracted people. Hillary is a continual liar and she's just trying to get everyone's attention off of her. And Hillary supporters can't say anything about Obama sounding vicious or whatever - she's been the attack dog all along.

Apaul   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

This is stupid. People are bitter. God forbid anyone inject some truth into politics. This is how a man like George W. Bush can pe president for two terms. America needs to wake up and get real. God help us!

Katy Hill Prescott, Az.   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Right on OBAMA!! I'm angry, bitter, frustrated without a job, health care, or retirement. I'm a white woman ovr 60 & I HATE Hillary Clinton.
While Obama speaks truths in an adult fashion, Hillary talks down to folks in her condescending manner. Hillary sounds more like Bush than McCain.

SOUTHERN BORN MAMA   April 14th, 2008 8:41 am ET

IT IS A SHAME ABOUT THE NAME CALLING, DIRT DIGGING IN THE PAST AND CRITICIZING OF OPPONETS TOWARDS EACH OTHER. MY MOTHER ALWAYS TAUGHT HER CHILDREN THAT IF YOU HAVE TO TEAR DOWN SOMEONE ELSE TO MAKE YOURSELF LOOK GOOD, THERE IS NOT MUCH TO YOU TO BEGIN WITH!

Roxanne NY   April 14th, 2008 8:40 am ET

What is he attacking Hillary for?

She's not the one who insulted small town America calling them racist, gun-toting, Xenophobic, protectionist, religous zealots behind their backs.

Kemic - Houston, Texas   April 14th, 2008 8:40 am ET

Look at the scoreboard!

Ryan from Indiana   April 14th, 2008 8:40 am ET

No, shame on you Obama. You strike me as an arrogant man who has quite a few issues in your personal life that you need to work through. I am for Hillary Clinton because I believe in her strength and intelligence, not because I have any hatred for republicans or any oath of loyalty to the democrats - I'm actually an Independent. I know you think you can talk your way out of anything, but not everyone is swooning over you.

I'm also sick of hearing "does America deserve someone like Obama." And that time you were on vacation and they had pics of you up relaxing and even with you shirt off, all I could think was "oh god, is Brittany Whatch going to become Obama Whatch?!?!" Which makes sense… You are a marvel of marketing, complete with Oprah endorsement and theme song by Will.i.am …

I'm not impressed. You're all wrong. Utterly and completely. I just hope it's not to late. I've already mailed in my vote for Hillary. I hope PA, IN and NC as well as Puerto Rico are enough to give Hillary the boost she needs.

GOD   April 14th, 2008 8:39 am ET

SHAME ON YOU OBAMA!! Your real side is coming out. This Bitter Typical White person, remember that one, will NEVER vote for you!

Chris Mannoia   April 14th, 2008 8:39 am ET

The real question here is will THIS FINALLY BE OVER soon? Hillary and Bill are doing it again: cover up the truth of their behavior by attacking the man who should be our next President!

"Bitter" Is right! I lost my job in January, the price of gas goes up every 15 minutes, a job search these days is a joke, my bank accounts are empty, and all we get is rhetoric about "truth," and caring for "average" Americans from a political couple that not only will do anything to win, but had to squeak by on oh, ONLY 109 million dollars over the past few years!

Obama 08′

Bob   April 14th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Well, I am now convinced. Hillaery is one of us. A whiskey drinking,gun toting, duck killing, church going guy with 109 million dollars of crooked Lobby group money.
Unless of course, Hillary's memory has failed her once again and it was a Bosnian Sniper that shot her ducks and not Hillary elmer Fudd.

John, Milwaukee, WI   April 14th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Well, I'm disappointed in the cry baby, Obama; Shame on you!

If that's the best you can do, you'll NEVER be PRESIDENT!

BITTER, BITTER, MAN…

HILLARY FOREVER!

SA   April 14th, 2008 8:38 am ET

So what is your message Sen. Obama - hope or bitterness?

Kimberly Beasley   April 14th, 2008 8:38 am ET

Go Obama–she panders so badly to whoever her audience is. Ahhh. Maybe she could have returned some of that Bosnian sniper fire if she's such a gun owner.

LIZ   April 14th, 2008 8:38 am ET

Shame on Obama for being at a California fund raiser and talking about Pennsylvani voters! Why is it he always misspeaks or what he meant to say was??

Thomas   April 14th, 2008 8:37 am ET

No, Shame on you BO. I wonder what else his wise guy say's behind closed doors.

Hillary 08

Snickers   April 14th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Let's let truth prevail in this election. I'm proud of Obama.

fred   April 14th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Shame on Obama!!

Trying to put the blame on Hillary for HIS views…straight out of his mouth!!

Obama needs to get out NOW!! He is a disgrace to all humans!!

Gary Mutirwara   April 14th, 2008 8:37 am ET

The words came out of your mouth buddy,you brought this on yourself.

Yankee Dog   April 14th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Obama is right on target, as usual. Who but the Clinton gang represent the elitist, corporate welfare crew of the Democrat party. Wake up America, do you really want the Clinton crew back in the WH? Time for change, and only Obama can really provide that. Certainly not McNutsy and his perpetual war and tax cuts for the rich.

aliou salam, Jacksonville FL   April 14th, 2008 8:36 am ET

I am bitter, angry, frustrated and fed up.

I worked for the mortgage industry for the last 20 years. Then I was forced by wachovia to train some foreigners

(I don't want to name them because it is not their fault, but the policy of profit at all cost and tax break for the outsourcers is the reason they were given the jobs in the first place).

When they went back to their country, my job and that of many others went with them.

Bukky   April 14th, 2008 8:36 am ET

Yes people ARE BITTER… I am more than bitter I am P. I. S .S. E .D. at the way the economy is looking. Hillary seems to think that people arent upset, that people all around this country arent jumping on the 'anti-immigration bandwagon" as a direct result of the economy.

They average american did'nt care about the influs of new people until it became difficult to put food on the table or gas in the tank. Hillary is blind to think that people arent Bitter.

And if you actually READ OR HEARD what Obama said you'd know that once again Hillary is twisting words and lying thru are teeth.

She know that people connect better with Obama because he actually seems human and she is taking aim at that… I started off as a Hillary supporter but she has just been getting more and more ugly

Amanda from Michigan   April 14th, 2008 8:36 am ET

I am bitter. I will admit it. And Barack is just the person we need to get Americans back involved in our government. We support you Barack!

Brian   April 14th, 2008 8:36 am ET

In Bill Clinton's book My Life, he said the same thing as Barrack's comments. It seems like Bill agrees with Barack more often than he agrees with Hillary. Hillary was right when she said her husband's not standing on the stage. You're right, Hillary… but at least we have Obama.

lolo   April 14th, 2008 8:36 am ET

Obama is right people are bitter about the economy and the current job status all he did was tell the truth and the news media blew it up to something totally wrong get your facts right people.

Elisabeth   April 14th, 2008 8:35 am ET

This is the first time that I have heard a sign of true human feeling in "his every day stump tone". He is affected.

David   April 14th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Hahaha

doug sheridan   April 14th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Regrettably, Hillary Clinton continues to become increasingly transparent. Her quest for the presidency is shockingly narcissistic and selfish. When you take a hard look at what this woman is all about, it fascinates me that anyone can be hornswaggled by her double talk. Obama may have his faults, as all candidates will, but he is far and away a more truthful and genuine person. Hillary is interested in serving her own interests and those of her cronies. Her ideas are ludicrous and have no basis in reality and she knows this. She will say whatever is necessary to get elected.

Josh   April 14th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Im really happy that Obama is responding very fiercely like this. This whole thing about Obama's "bitter" comments are rediculous. I cant believe anyone even cares. Obama's right. This is just about Hillary trying to score points on every little thing. Obama should keep hitting back on this issue until Hillary stops. Hillary is elitist and has led an extremely wealthy lavish lifestyle for the past 25 years.

P Walters   April 14th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Shame on Sen. Obama! Not only is he elitist and out of touch with America's common folk, he is sarcastic (bitter?) about his own mis-statements! To deride Sen. Clinton as "Annie Oakley" is beneath him and he's hit a new low…

He'll never win in November! He's unelectable…

Brett   April 14th, 2008 8:35 am ET

And why are people writing about Hillary Clinton here? THIS NEWS FEED IS ABOUT BARACK OBAMA. Why don't you Obama supporters stop changing the subject and START FACING THE TRUTH: your candidate - Mr. Obama - is a glib, elitist, arrogant misanthrope. Live it, learn it, love it.

demo crazy   April 14th, 2008 8:34 am ET

Go Obama, !!!!! good for you to get back to her, she is used to mud people and sink them with her lies, and dirty politics…………… AND since none none, including the DNC, and or the news are willing to stand up to Clinton Machine, and none is willing to say that they lie back and forth, and use the people and the news..

good for you for standing up,
Yes, shame on Hillary, how can she even bring this up, when she lied, lied about Bosnia, Nafta, etc… what does it say about her being elitist she is totally, she often said only the big states count……….what about that statement?then she laughed off the issue of lies, and Bosnia, etc..
by God when will th is end and will someone finally stand up to the clintons??

Jen DFW   April 14th, 2008 8:34 am ET

you know he makes some crazy comments all the time. This is another example of what happend to John Kerry. If yall want us to lose again keep supporting these comments if you want… Mcain will take over in Jan….

Hillary is right and if yall think she is bad yall haven't seen anything yet…just wait until we have a nominee.

Theresa   April 14th, 2008 8:34 am ET

Annie get your gun… You're gonna need it!

Obama 08

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 14th, 2008 8:34 am ET

People need to calm down and look at the core of what he is saying..

people are frustrated about the direction our country is going (80% of Americans to be exact)

Let's focus on how we can get this country back on the right track!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

let's be real   April 14th, 2008 8:34 am ET

If being hostile didn't work for Clinton, why does Obama think it would work for him? I do believe Obama had the upper hand in the maturity department, but if he takes this attitude of "well she started it so I respond" crap instead of walking away, he's going to be headed in a losing direction. The people who support Obama in these times are just as bad as the people who supported Clinton when she got nasty. Well she's taking the smart route now, and waiting for mistakes just as Obama had done with her early on to build his lead.

It appears the roles have been switched. Though it might not help Hillary as it did Obama, she will have the upper hand to some degree.

If everyone here believes CNN is biased towards Obama, there is always the equilibrium: FOX News. I try to keep my mind open to all sources so I can see the full picture.

PJ, New York Independent   April 14th, 2008 8:33 am ET

Obama is feeling the heat once again and he can't take it. He's had such an easy ride on the media train for the first 12-14 months of his run for president. Now these last couple of months the American people are getting to know the REAL Obama. If only the liberal media would have reported his ties to the racist/anti-American pastor/mentor/father figure before Super Tuesday primaries. That combined with the fact his wife was NEVER proud of the United States until her husband started running for president would have crushed him.

At this point, Obama is ahead in delegates so he may win the DEM nomination, unless the remaining states (primaries) wake up and realize who he really is and hopefully the Super Delegates realize the same thing too. Now with that said, no matter how many times Obama's supporters say the race is over, it's not! Neither one of the candidates will have enough delegates to secure the nomination with out the Super Delegates. Why should Hillary Clinton step aside just because some of the bleeding heart liberal politicians/Obama supporters are telling her to? Let the rest of the primaries happen/let the rest of American's have their say, anything can still happen at this point. Also, let the voters in Michigan and Florida have their say too, regardless of what the original 'rules' were. These people in Florida and Michigan want their votes to count. Obama is the one who has hired lawyers to block the re-vote to happen. He knows that if they did re-votes, chances are Hillary Clinton would win HUGELY in these states. If Obama does win the DEM nomination, this is just another negative on his side though, as many Democrats in Florida and Michigan will vote for McCain just o prove their point and we all know how important Florida can be in the general election.

Sadly, no matter who wins the DEM nomination, John McCain will still win in the general election. The Democratic party is so divided right now that it will NOT unite. If Obama wins the DEM nomination a HUGE percentage of Hillary Clinton's supporters will NOT unite around Obama and the same thing goes if Hillary Clinton wins the DEM nomination, Obama's supporters will NOT unite around her. The Democrats are screwed either way.

Daniel   April 14th, 2008 8:33 am ET

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR A PENNSYLVANIA WORKER MAKING 10 BUCKS AN HOUR TO EARN THAT 800,000 CLINTON RECEIVED IN HER JOINT BANK ACCOUNT FROM THE COLUMBIAN GOVERNMENT!

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brett   April 14th, 2008 8:33 am ET

"Great comeback, Barack!"? That doesn't even make sense. He insulted MIDDLE AMERICA. And you're not offended?! This is a tragedy…

Shawna   April 14th, 2008 8:33 am ET

Obama should tell Penn, if your not bitter or angry with what's going on in your community, if you think every thing is great for America right now then you should vote for hillary or mccain. You don't want or need change. This argument Hillary wants to make dosn't hold water, and it doesn't resinate with voters because they are angry and bitter about the economy that republican have created. How can Obama be called an elitist when he has worked his entire career in Chicago helping low income families, working with churches. His upbring was with a family from KANSAS, his father was an student from Africa. At one time they lived on food stamps. Clinton has made over 100 million dollars, and talks about her up bringing in Penn as her family's second home, when most American's are almost in forclosure.

People have to look past the headlines and the talking points and get to the truth about the lives of these candidates. Hillary says her upbringing has made her the person she is, I believe she should give Obama the same respect. Shame on Clinton

Roz, IL   April 14th, 2008 8:32 am ET

she's being silly Obama, ignore her ignorance and desperation.

zona   April 14th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Hillary Clinton has been the one keeping the rift going regarding Obama's remark of over a week ago. In a recent poll on CNN, 75% of the people did not take insult over his remark. SHE is trying to take attention off her own problems of NAFTA, Bosnia, the poor woman who died because the hospital wouldn't admit her…her "errors" at age 60 at 11pm when she's tired (what happened to the 3 am call?). Obama has a right to express his opinion. Afterall, she's been screaming about this comment for the whole week. Move on Hillary. Stop attacking over a week old comment that MOST people do NOT find offensive, but who find truth in.

Own-No Guns   April 14th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Someone needs to check his comment more closely. The word "bitter" is not the problem. The problem word is "antipathy". He said they cling to their guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren't like them…… The context was that he was explaining why blue-collar white men in small towns are not joining his flock. There is no way to explain this except that he believes they are prejudiced against him because of his race. He might as well have said they are bitter, gun-toting, bible-thumping racists. Again, he cannot ever explain that comment; the commentators need to start using the real problem word and analyze that–antipathy toward people who aren't like them.

wycliffe   April 14th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Hillary is obviously phony.

Concerned American Citizen   April 14th, 2008 8:32 am ET

You can tell why certain people on here support Hillary Clinton, and just as the exit polls and all the polling results show, they are the un-educated types.

Are you Hillary Supporters kidding me? You guys grab onto a sentence that the media has blown way out of proportion and you claim it as gospel. With a mentality like that you should go join the Republican Evangelical Christian base. They love to take just a few sentences from the Bible and claim that it's the end all say all.

I'm glad I support Barack Obama, I couldn't look at myself in the mirror knowing that if I was a Hillary Supporter that all my co-supporters are a bunch of idiots.

JFK   April 14th, 2008 8:31 am ET

It was an ignorant comment he made. It goes to show he is not ready yet to do the job. If people want to continue to blindly follow him and defend him, so be it. I will not support him and these comments continue to reinforce that. This is a job interview for the most important job, not a popularity contest!

Tammy - KCMO   April 14th, 2008 8:31 am ET

It's about time he stood up to that bitter old woman. I can't wait til this election is over and she and her husband are gone. It's time to vote in someone that hasn't been going along with all the old back door politics. I would like to see all the old poliitical dinosaurs voted out of office.

Zoinks   April 14th, 2008 8:31 am ET

About time! Destroy her. She's been begging for it.

Joey Lee   April 14th, 2008 8:31 am ET

what a surprise, Obama calling out Senator Clinton while at the same time acting as though he "respects" her, what a joke! All I can say is Thank GOD that Senator Clinton has the Stamina and the Courage TO stay in this race, otherwise we would be stuck with this elitist jerk.
Hi charm may be affective in other places, but not here in North Eastern PA, where he directed his pathetic comments. How dare he! Then to go into name-calling at Senator Clinton, a Senior Senator? Is he nuts?
I cannot understand why it is taking the MSM SO long to uncover the truths about this guy. What is the deal here? Where are the reporters that dig into the past, finding those records of HIS past? We've seen all we can regarding Senator Clinton, now let's try some fairness, if that's even possible.. Never in 42 years have I seen such kid-gloves used with one candidate, what's the deal?
Baffled in PA,
Joey Lee*

For the love of this independent   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

I appreciate Hillary. By the time she is done with Obama he will be vetted and everything the republicans throw at Obama will be old news. And for those he keep saying why did Obama not say his comments in PA instead of San Fran, it was because he was asked a question in San Fran. But only those who care about the truth will research.

Just for my understanding. The base argument is. Vote Hillary because we already know who she is. But we do not know who Obama is. And so far we have tried to label him a muslim, a radical christian, anti-american, non patriotic, racist, and now an elitist.

Hillary however misspeaks, campaign for Nafta which she now is against, gave China favorable nation trading status, her husband receives 800,000 from free trade lobbying which she is against. And voted for a war which she is now against. Magically she is pro guns now.

It seems to me that the mispeaking and initial judgements of Hillary have cost americans thousands of jobs and lives.

But I should fear Obama because he might say something that is true but hurts my feelings.

America is so mixed up.

jAyjAY   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

I'm from small town PA This was a true mistatement by Obama. He owned up to it but the underlying premise is quite true. I am more comfortable with a cultural clash than I am with someone who LIES AND LIES AND LIES about sniper fire when I pray with my neighbor who's son is in Iraq. IMAGINE hillary standing on the white house lawn fabricating. Obama could be campaigning on that but he chooses not to.

demo crazy   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

CNN: or Clinton National Network news………. please you choose words that are so out of context…………he did not lashed out.
Hillary on the other hadn, not has she only lashed out and billy boo too, but they LIE, they LIE
and you CNN cover and bury their lies time and time over.

I am sure you wont publish this comment.

Rob   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

Why is Barry such a coward. Time to start backing up what you say. These gun toting, religious nuts are bitter.

Ken   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

Lois, not only is that untrue, but it is stupid. Both candidates have been treated relatively fairly, only through your bias cannot you not see that. If you look at the political ticker mentions of all candidates, Clinton has by far the most, and many of them are positive.

Obama was right saying the people are bitter, and it is true that people are clinging to other things.

He used the same exact words Hillary did when he produced that one political add a month or so ago, except she sounded crazy.

You all are so biased, and you have been blind sighted.

Steve in DC   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

Hillary thinks she smells blood and she's trying to divert the attention from her own problems with her raggedy campaign. I agree with Barack! Shame on Hillary!!!

Brian   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

I live in Pennsylvania. And yes, I'm bitter, but I have the Audacity to Hope!! YES WE CAN!!

white woman for Obama   April 14th, 2008 8:30 am ET

Obama we know what you meant and we are npot stupid enough to buy into Hillary's political garbage, which she ofetn throws at voters and some poor idiots will believe it. They just don't know how t ohandle something or someone new. Those are the only people who believe her. Too ignorant to understand that saying the truth about what is going on in our country with some people, is real. Hillary will do whatever it takes to win, nott by her own reasons, but putting others down. That certainly is not the president I want leading the free world and especially our country.
Go OBama

Sharon   April 14th, 2008 8:29 am ET

Sure she should be ashamed. Obama said it just right. We the people know his statements are true. If you are not carrying some anger, or some bitterness over the state of our nation, then you are a fool or not paying attention. Sugar coating our dilemma is what has gotten us Bush/Cheney for the last eight years. Anger is a powerful tool it can bring much needed change. Only one candidate offers that, Obama.

frank   April 14th, 2008 8:29 am ET

what he says is right on the sitution this country is in is because of many years of bush and clinton politics if you were 18 in the late 80's you have only had those two chioces to vote for
it's time for a change in any other country that would be called a dictatorship
and that fake shot she was seen drinking ya like someone who makes 110 million dollars can relate to the working people
give it up hillary

TypicalWhite   April 14th, 2008 8:29 am ET

Pulling a tooth out of one's is saying is like asking asking Sen. Clinton to tell the American people the truth for once in her life time.

Obama told the truth and people are having a problem with it. Obama's problem is that he has not been in washington and therefore , doesn't know how to lie and spinn words like Clinton.
I am typical white woman, and I will never vote for her.

Carlos, NYC   April 14th, 2008 8:29 am ET

Just what are Obama's "True Colors?"

I believe Black and White.

Fox News went to PA and interviewed people from small towns and asked if they were bitter. They said yes! They asked if they were offended by Obama's comment. They said no! Then they asked if they were Obama supporters. The guy said no, I'm voting for McCain.

DemsV   April 14th, 2008 8:28 am ET

So Obama lost his cool and CNN spins the news so it sounds positive for him. Nothing new…

Dylan Kay   April 14th, 2008 8:28 am ET

The responses to Obama's comments are nothing but political correctness on the right. It is vicious, nasty and positively pathetic.

disgusted   April 14th, 2008 8:28 am ET

It seems to me that if anything the news media has backed off of Hillary and her misspeaks! Here is a person who continually tells mistruths and then defends them rather than accept responsibility for them. That sounds like our current president. Moreover, all I see Hillary doing is playing down to the voters and trying to tell them anything to get their votes. She really believes that voters are so dumb that they will not notice her constant changing of positions and her out and out lying. For example, she did not fire Mark Penn but kept him in the campaign and he will continue to reap his millions of dollars from her now and from the taxpayers if she becomes president as you can best believe she will be right there sending jobs over to other countries to satisfy all of the big corporations that have given her so many dollars over the years. Is she afraid that voters will not vote for the real hillary? I wish she would focus on honestly telling us what she is going to do and quit trying to denigrate her opponent. She completely lacks morals and so do we if we support this type of behavior.

Pennsvylania Voter   April 14th, 2008 8:28 am ET

I live in Pennsvylania and will NO LONGER be supporting Obama. He talks about not having a negative campaign but for sure has one! Go Clinton or McCain!

Joyce Ohio   April 14th, 2008 8:27 am ET

I am amazed that Obama (cult) supporters can't see that his pastor and his latest foot in mouth episode will be a problem in the November election.

Richard   April 14th, 2008 8:27 am ET

Funny how Barry forgot all about McCain and the republicans saying the same thing Hillary's saying….

Soupy   April 14th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Don't you guys think this story is a bit loaded with, you know, bias? I think Chris Welch needs a lesson on how to summarize, because Obama's words have been taken so far out of context here.

Kel from AL   April 14th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Get her, Obama!

Celia Ann in Michigan   April 14th, 2008 8:26 am ET

IS SHE KIDDING??? IT WAS JUST A POOR CHOICE OF WORDS, HE HASN'T HAD YEARS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL. THAT IS WHAT I APPRECIATE ABOUT HIM. STRAIGHT TALK.

FIRST OF ALL I AM BITTER THAT SHE WASTES TIME ON THIS KIND OF CRAP. THIS DOES NOTHING FOR THE PRICE OF GAS, FOOD, HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, PRESCRIPTION COSTS (MY COPAYS ARE OVER $500 EVERY MONTH).

I AM SICK OF HER NEGATIVE TACTICS!!! SAVE THAT FOR THE REPUBLICANS. DOES SHE REMEMBER THAT SENATOR OBAMA IS IN THE "FAMILY"? EACH AND EVERY TIME SHE DOES THIS CRAP (AND I CALL IT CRAP BECAUSE IS SHOWS WEAKNESS), IT BACKFIRES ON HER! SHE NEEDS TO WATCH THE POLLS.

I AM MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ECONOMY, JOBS, EDUCATION (PRE-K THROUGH GRAD SCHOOL), HEALTHCARE AND NATIONAL SECURITY. (HONESTLY I DO NOT TRUST HER ON NATIONAL SECURITY AT ALL, JUST LOOK AT THE TYPES OF CRIMES PARDONED FROM 1999-2000 ON THIER WAY OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!)

IT IS NOT HELPING HER IS SHOWS "OBJECT REFERRAL" PSYCOLOGICALLY THAT SHE HAS TO LOOK FOR FLAWS OR WEAKNESSES IN OTHERS TO MAKE HER FEEL BETTER ABOUT HERSELF. IT IS A PSYCOLOGICAL WEAKNESS TO LOOK FOR THE WORST AND TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF IT.

Kelley   April 14th, 2008 8:26 am ET

I am from north carolina and I am not bitter I am mad as h***. Our textile jobs have been shipped oversea's and as a result the crime rate has increased, my church cannot keep it's food bank supplied, and there is no hope in sight. I just had to decrease my weekly grocery allotment from 100.00 to 75.00 for a family of four because the price of gas has increased again. NC is like PA in that we haven't seen any relief or jobs come to our community> We have been promised and have gov't sponsored economic development offices, but no action! We need jobs, we need a change. Look on the internet about Senior Citizens comminting crimes because the health care is better in prison than on the outside. What has our country become?

Cathy   April 14th, 2008 8:26 am ET

In support of Obama, I'd say what he did in San Fran was perhaps
"misspoke". That is "misspeaking" on a level I, a woman from a rural
Maine town that has lost almost all it's manufacturing jobs, can relate to because that is something we all do-miscalculate or misanalyze, rather than bring our precious Princess of a child to a war torn country and claim we were "under sniper" fire when, OOOPS, we never really were…"hahaha"… Oh gag me! Maybe if she drank a little less alcohol her memory might serve her better! Shame on you Hillary, but nice try-CHEERS!

chad   April 14th, 2008 8:25 am ET

You clinton supporters think obama messed up?Well i'm from a small town and i hear people all the time talking about bad economy nice to be able to have guns and saying the bad about illegal immigrants.Clinton is out of touch!I'm bitter too about the economy,obama is saying the truth.Can't even afford gas,people talk on the news about gas prices and they are upset about it!

Pam   April 14th, 2008 8:25 am ET

HRC is taking another tip from the Republican play book. They also tried to paint Kerry as out of touch elitist to get votes.

I am bitter becuse the first woman to run for president has to be someone who lies, suggests that states and people and caucuses don't matter and results to the lowest tactics available to try to get votes.

Shame on her, I agree!!

james   April 14th, 2008 8:25 am ET

I can't wait until John Mccain is well vetted.

linda b   April 14th, 2008 8:25 am ET

go home hillary, you are making a fool of yourself - again. you have no chance so stop making things up. go shoot a goose or something.

Opportunistic Man-Eater HRC   April 14th, 2008 8:25 am ET

You who are trying to pump up your egos by agreeing with Hillary, need to take a look at your current situations. I know more than 20% are sitting at your computers collecting unemployment checks right now because you've been laid off and don't know what else to do with yourselves in a time of recession and you can't find a job right now. You KNOW you are bitter and angry and you KNOW that Barack is correct in what he said. It's easy for the brainless media to take things Barack says out of context just to get ratings but let's be real here, With our current economic situation, the recession, the foreclosures skyrocketing, and our standing in the World today, can you HONESTLY say you are not bitter for voting for Bush and the Republicans? Come on.

dee   April 14th, 2008 8:25 am ET

"Shame on Hillary"

That is an overestimated statement…

Even Shame is Ashamed of Hillary

Obama- please do not throw stone in mud…
Just "ignore" her alone and move on…

Don't worry- Nobody listens to Clintons anymore..

Another view   April 14th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Why would anybody lend credence to what Hillary or for that matter Bill says, they have long lost their credibility. Let's bury them fast as we can. People of PA should not should not embrace this demagogue.

PLJ   April 14th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Let's Not forget how she MIS-SPOKE (lied) about being under sniper fire…But you can't mis-speak about people being angry with the government..of course we are and of course we cling to what we know best, and for me that is my faith, my church, my relgious beliefs.

Every point Obama made is absolutely true, if you crasped what it was he was really tring to say, but the problem with America is we simply just can't handle the truth, not to mention how Hillary just blew this way out of context, just to take the focus off herself & Penn & Bill bringing up the Bosinia story again, oohh and the million dollar income they made…, Well I hope & I pray that this backfires, and her face in such a way, that the election is sealed, after PA votes…

Obama08

Ron   April 14th, 2008 8:24 am ET

WHY IS IT THAT EVERY TIME SEN. OBABA MESSES UP AND IT IS ALOT MORE FREQUENT THEN IT SEEMS IT'S NEVER HIS FAULT. PEOPLE JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE MEANS .HE SOMEHOW NEVER SAYS WHAT HE MEANS AND THEN HE GOES THROUGH ALL SORTS OF EXPLANATIONS . TAKEN IN THE CONTEX OF HOW AND WHERE HE SAID IT THE WORDS SPEAK FOR THEM SELVES . DISECTING THE COMMENT WORD BY WORD AND TRYING TO MAKE EACH WORD MEAN SOMETHING DIFFERENT WILL ONLY FOOL THOSE WHO WANT TO BE FOOLED NOT THE INTELEGENT PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY.THE NEXT EXPLAINATION WILL BE HIS COMMENT LAST NIGHT CLAIMING REV WRIGHT WAS NOT HIS SPIRITUAL ADVISOR OR MENTOR BUT JUST HIS PASTOR MUST BE GETTING CROWDED UNDER THAT BUS

Andy J, NY   April 14th, 2008 8:23 am ET

Bitter people who cling to guns and religion?

I liked Obama much more when i knew nothing about him… honestly, i think he's pretty socialist, and the man scares the crap out of me.

DrRay from Ohio   April 14th, 2008 8:23 am ET

Voters are bitter. If McSame doesn't get it, it's because he's a Rep. If Annie Oakley doesn't get it, it's inexcuseable. Her own husband in 1992 said Bush Sr. was getting the votes of frustrated white men. I guess what's good for the goose is not good for the gander.

Or Hillary is just a political opportunist who will say anything and do anything just to win. That we don't need more proof for.

Irish for O'bama! Obama-Gore or Gore-Obama '08!

gerald strother   April 14th, 2008 8:23 am ET

I'M BITTER,when i can't afford to go to the dentist when my tooth hurts

Tom, Ottumwa, IA   April 14th, 2008 8:22 am ET

I think it is deplorable that Hillary has sunk to twisting his words beyond their meaning and intent. This is what we expect from the GOP but not in a primary! If Huckabee was slinging this much crap when he couldn't win they would have shot him in the face with Cheney's gun, but its fine if Hillary does it. I think Obama should finally just drive the nail in her coffin and start exposing her nonsense for what it really is.

Steve   April 14th, 2008 8:22 am ET

I think Mr. Obama needs afew more years to grow. Mrs. Clinton has to lose Bill's misdeeds. The thing that make me support Mrs. Clinton is Mr. Obama wife's comment, I am finally proud to be an AMERICAN, if you not proud all the time leave. Mr. Obama has a problem with his religious leader, and some his backers. I don't trust the man, but if elected by the democratic party, I will change my party, I am for someone who loves the country all the time. Not only when they have something to gain by being elected.

Joe B   April 14th, 2008 8:22 am ET

James..i feel sorry for you. Not because of your plight, but because you're looking for the government to fix your problems.

if you want to fix your problem, go out and do it.

YOU get a better job.

YOU make a better life.

Tell me…what have YOU done to improve your life?

To be honest, you're exactly what Democrats want - victims.

Good luck.

Felix Acevedo   April 14th, 2008 8:21 am ET

I believe we should not give Mr Obama a break when it comes to comments such as these. Just be cause he is inexperienced is no excuse. We have to remember that as President he will be the symbol, the word and the opinion of the people of the United States that he represents around the world.

Opinions and perceptions are sometimes many other peoples realities, and in many cases their first impression of you, or as our President the impression of all people of this great nation. That first impression may be the long lasting one that could take years to repair if something is mistated or taken in offense. It is for this reason that experience in my opinion would have served hime better in this case.

I will cast my vote for the candidate who most represents my own values and who I believe will give this nation the best chance to grow stronger and rebuild ties on the word stage. I will not vote for Obama just to feel good about myself and not be labled a racist. Politics in this day and age should be about who can do the job the best and bring our economy back to the top and instill a sense of pride and patriotism once again. This is something I think all americans need get back to, for country not for self!

James, Pennsylvania   April 14th, 2008 8:20 am ET

Obama, it's time to take ownership and responsability for your own words and actions. You are a total joke! Whether it's praising Republicans, not wearing a flag lapel, lies about Rezko, lies about Reverand Wright, lies about NAFTA, lies about ending the war in IRAQ, failure to hold committee meetings about Afghanistan, lies about not taking special interest money, you simply NEVER take ownership for your own words or your own actions! Of course we shouldn't be surprised as you even threw your very own Grandmother under the bus to save your campaign. Now it's Clinton's fault for YOUR calling us Pennsylvanians bitter? Pathetic Obama! Get over yourself!

This typical white, bitter, gun owning, church attending, rural Pennsylvanian person will NEVER vote for you!

Frustrated Voter   April 14th, 2008 8:20 am ET

I think that most people with a reasonable amount of intelligence could not only understand and comprehend Obama's remarks about "small towns" but most of us, (whether we live in small or large cities) could actually relate to and agree to his comments. They were speaking the truth. We are fed up and frustrated with the lousy economy, souring gas and other prices and war and blah, blah, blah. So Hillary enough already, trying to turn this into something it is not. It seems like you are the one out of touch if you don't realize how frustrated people are, but I guess someone worth 100 million dollars would find it hard to relate to us frustrated people anyway. You, (Hillary that is) remind me of a pit bull ready to pounce. Is this so we can forget Bosnia? Or the lies your husband told after your lies to cover your lies?! Remember Hillary, the circle of life, if you constantly dwell in the negative you receive negative.

shirley.roybal,surprise,az.   April 14th, 2008 8:20 am ET

shame on you obama for making another boneheaded mistake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!our party is now on target for the republicans,you are insulting and bigoted and that is not the voice of change america needs,media and your supporters can candy coat all they want ,i have never seen more contempt for the common man come from anyone. you obama are out of touch period so please dont try throwing it back on hillary.

Rebecca   April 14th, 2008 8:20 am ET

Bitter, yes! In Ohio the common practice is sending product to Mexico/China leaving so many of us out of work. We have fallen off the unemployment charts and are the forgotten. Forced into early retirement, buying our own insurance on a fixed salary, yes, we are bitter, frustrated with Washington and ready to vote. It is our faith, our family and our community that lifts us up in all hard times. Obama was right on while Clinton and McCain were out of touch with the bottom feeders of America. Thanks for listening, Rebecca, Ohio

anonymous   April 14th, 2008 8:20 am ET

Will the real Barack stand UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You can only hide the real youso long.

Peter   April 14th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Senator Obama sounds bitter.

JCB   April 14th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Obama said something insulting about hard-working Americans, and again he tries to sneak his way out of the fire by dissing on Hillary. She is simply pointing out the fact that he is not suitable to be president. He is just like George. He cannot keep his foot out of his mouth. Hillary 08

joe m   April 14th, 2008 8:18 am ET

it is interesting that when asked about when she last shot a gun, clinton answered that it was not improtant. did she misspoke again about her recollection about learning to shoot guns. maybe her gun is stashed with her bowling ball and bag, along with that tape of the sniper fire in bosnia. it is really getting harder to believe many of clinton's claims and stories, because everytime she gets caught in a lie or mis-statement she dismisses it as if it were not important at all.

what is really sad is that this contest appears to be destined to go all the way to the convention. 'those who are unable to learn from history are doomed to re-live it"

v.ananthan   April 14th, 2008 8:17 am ET

OBAMA TOLD " BITTER"" COMMENT TO RICH PEOPLE TO GET MORE MONEY….

NOT TO AN OPEN PUBLIC………………..

OBAMA NEVER TAKES ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND IT^S ALWAYS OTHERS WHO MAKE MISTAKES………

Dee JAY in miami   April 14th, 2008 8:17 am ET

she is desperate .to get votes…and she will do or say anything to get them

She is a sore looser

Obama 08

Sean   April 14th, 2008 8:16 am ET

Did Obama not know that he would have to debate with the other candidates before he started his campaign and that they would probably have a different opinion than he did? He should know that Clinton will flip-flop back and forth until she bows out. It has been the strategy the Dems have used against the Reps for years.

Jacqueline Samms   April 14th, 2008 8:16 am ET

Shame on you Hillary! You are milking the cow too hard!

GoHillary   April 14th, 2008 8:15 am ET

If you say something stupid, how can you be surprised when it gets pointed out?

If you made a similar mistake with the Russians for example, we could all be blown to smithereens.

You obviously have a lot still to learn Barack!

Belinda Harris   April 14th, 2008 8:15 am ET

Barack is right we are bitter, Hillary is not in touch cause she never had to struggle to get the basic in life that you need in this world to survive. imagine buildling your future and the next day its all gone and now its been gone for 20 years and nothing is coming and more and more is disappearing how will you feel HAPPY?

PS I DON'T THINK SO

Fendley   April 14th, 2008 8:15 am ET

Obama throwing a tantrum, not a pretty sight. Obamanites, be afraid, be very afraid.

BOB   April 14th, 2008 8:15 am ET

Good Job Obama, now its ur turn to say that

PA   April 14th, 2008 8:14 am ET

I live in PA and I am angry and bitter about how our government has forgotten working people. I am angry that it is so hard to raise kids without both parents working. I am bitter that our government refused to admit that global warming is real.

mary   April 14th, 2008 8:14 am ET

GO OBAMA GO
08

Firstsai   April 14th, 2008 8:14 am ET

My interpretation of Senator Obama's comments, was that "small town " America, are frustrated and bitter over a feeling of helplessness on issues they feel they have absolutely no control over, like the economy, jobs and the war, and typically fall back on the local issues they feel they have a lot of control over and issues where politicians don't dare cross or confront them. The Republican Party has hijacked the Second Amendment, the religious right, and anti-immigration fervor, and are using these issues not only to give blue collar and small town Americans the illusion of control, but they also use these issues to castigate and destroy their Democrat opponents. If you study the blogs and the topics posted by small town newspapers and media outlets, the chief issues, over and over again, are some Democrat trying to take our guns, God in the public schools, and illegal immigrants getting welfare and taking our jobs. Its an ugly debate, but someone has to say it.

pastjob, il   April 14th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Hillary is A disgrace……and I was going to vote for her..this was the last straw. how she takes one word and runs with it. Americans are bitter, I'm bitter that nothing gets done, i'm bitter that we can talk about one word for 3 days and not talk about jobs and the American dollar plunging….but yes!, it's ok to talk about "BITTER"!!!
CNN, STOP PRINTING SMALL STUFF LIKE THIS!!!
TALK ABOUT HOW I AM GOING TO MAKE MORE MONEY, OR HEATH CARE. I AM BITTER CNN!! DID U HEAR ME?
I AM BITTER!!!!!!

Mark From Hollywood   April 14th, 2008 8:13 am ET

HilLIARy is doing all she can to throw this election to the Repubs. Obama tells a truth that others can't handle and she attacks like a rabid dog. She tells outright lies and says "so what, I was tired, I'm human" or just laughs at legitimate questions about her policy towards Columbia. She can't lead her campaign, nevermind a country. Do ya think Obama will choose her for VP? Our country deserves better.
Obama '08

J.S.   April 14th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Shame on Obama on going to California to talk about Pennsylvania voters behind their back. Shame on Obama for attacking basic principles of American voters–the right to bear arms and freedom of religion.

Obama Chick   April 14th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Someone please explain this logict o me Hillary makes over $100 million Obama just made his first million who is is an elitist? who is more likely to be "out of touch" with the American people…I rest my case

Lois   April 14th, 2008 8:11 am ET

This is really funny coming from someone like Obama. He is the one who should be ashamed. You can sure tell who cnn is pulling for, you make it so plain. You show Obama every few minutes and what he says, but its like pulling teeth to get you to say anything good about Hillary., so shame on you!

avis stram   April 14th, 2008 8:11 am ET

Obama is right. I am bitter. A lot of my friends, family, and coworkers are bitter. We work hard and keep getting farther behind. I believe most of America is in the same situation. Religion and faith are clinged to more in these hard times. Obama is not only IN touch, but right on the mark.

Skepticus   April 14th, 2008 8:11 am ET

This is like the pot calling the kettle black. Oops! Can I say that? Neither Obama or Clinton has the integrity to be President. They are both lying, scheming weasels with much to be ashamed of. I am disgusted by both of them.

Dave   April 14th, 2008 8:10 am ET

"If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen" comes to mind immediately. Barack will be in big trouble if he reacts this way everytime someone calls to his attention that he put his foot in his mouth and misspoke again. Maybe he's a little frustrated and bitter.

anonymous   April 14th, 2008 8:09 am ET

Now who's being silly?

Terry   April 14th, 2008 8:09 am ET

Obama's a fighter! Go get em Obama.

Joe   April 14th, 2008 8:09 am ET

I agree. Clinton understands that people don't like her. Her only hope in continuing her desperate bid for a nomination which she feels is owed to her is to see if she can make people dislike her opponent as much as they dislike her. She's hurting herself and the Democratic party and should see the handwriting on the wall.

People of Pennsylvania, please put an end to this tragic and desperate circus. Hillary can't win.

Kris from New Hampshire   April 14th, 2008 8:08 am ET

Once again, Obama does something stupid and blames Clinton for the fall out. Oh, and thanks CNN and Headline News for your spin on his original words. It's nice to see you're giving Obama the benefit of the doubt. After all, why call him on what he actually said? It's much better to report what he "meant" to say. "Bitter" was the least of what he called middle america. The bigot part was what sits in my craw, and you and most of the MSM seem to think that's unimportant. Let's see how unimportant Penn. finds it on the 22nd.

James   April 14th, 2008 8:08 am ET

I'M BITTER,when i can't pay my gas bill, telephone bill and light bill

I'M BITTER, when i look in my bank book after a 60 hr work week and have crumbs

I'M BITTER, when i look in the refrigerator and there is nothing to eat

I'M BITTER, when gas price top $3.50

I'M BITTER,when i can't afford to go to the dentist when my tooth hurts

I'M BITTER, when i have to look for the sales item in the grocery story just to be able to eat

I'M BITTER, when my goverment seem to not know my plight

I'M BITTER, when my tax's are more than i have in savings

I'M TIRED , I'M FEED-UP AND I'M BEATEN DOWN, TRUTH BE TOLD , WAKE UP AMERICA , THIS ISN'T THE WAY I WANT IT. ALL I WANT IS A CURE

Nick   April 14th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Obama needs to go back to his roots, whatever they may be.

kp   April 14th, 2008 8:06 am ET

It seems that every time Obama speaks the truth he gets nailed by the liar. I guess in politics it doesn't pay to be honest. Abraham Lincoln wouldn't stand a chance in today's political world.

Moe, NY   April 14th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Obama why shame on Hillary? The words came out of your mouth not hers!

Rebecca   April 14th, 2008 8:04 am ET

Obama is an elitest. His wife has said enough for me to not vote for him. And calling small town people "bitter" is just rediculious. I am tired of all this bickering. I hope Al Gore runs as a third party candidate. I'd rather vote for him…

Chris   April 14th, 2008 8:02 am ET

this is so funny….Right Back at cha..Hillary is all about political GAIN

Susan   April 14th, 2008 8:02 am ET

Keep trying to reframe the issue, Obama. You MESSED UP! Own it.

Clinton '08

J. Sully, New York   April 14th, 2008 8:02 am ET

Go Obama. He only told the truth. The Clintons are liars and she's grasping at straws now.

Kim   April 14th, 2008 8:01 am ET

"Hillary Clinton calls Barack Obama elitist? Really? Hillary Clinton was a
corporate lawyer who sat on the Wal Mart board before becoming First Lady and is now worth over $100 million. Barack Obama is the child of a single mother raised in part by his grandparents who went to school on a scholarship and was a community organizer making $12,000 a year before becoming a law professor, lawyer and state senator. Five years ago he was still paying off student loans. It's a bogus charge."

mep   April 14th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Funny, I have no problem understanding what Obama is saying and the context he says it in. Clinton's desperation is getting old and tired and I'm fed up with her taking stupid shots at Obama instead of McCain. What is wrong with this woman? Is she really in such shock about this election NOT being the cake walk she thought it was going to be? Because of her and her nonsense, McCain is gaining ground - and who would ever think that could happen? Start attacking the real enemy Clinton.

Jim   April 14th, 2008 8:01 am ET

I agree. I've said all along that she is little more than Cheney in a pantsuit and this latest little bit of nonsense from her proves it. She is the worst of old style politics.

Karlie   April 14th, 2008 8:01 am ET

My family lives in small town America. We're all voting for Sen. Obama. He's right. We agree with everything he says about our people feeling bitter. We've been kicked in the teeth so long that we don't feel anyone in Washington hears us anymore. Well, they hear, but do nothing.

PJ, New York Independent   April 14th, 2008 7:59 am ET

Obama is feeling the heat once again and he can't take it. He's had such an easy ride on the media train for the first 12-14 months of his run for president. Now these last couple of months the American people are getting to know the REAL Obama. If only the liberal media would have reported his ties to the racist/anti-American pastor/mentor/father figure before Super Tuesday primaries. That combined with the fact his wife was NEVER proud of the United States until her husband started running for president would have crushed him.

At this point, Obama is ahead in delegates so he may win the DEM nomination, unless the remaining states (primaries) wake up and realize who he really is and hopefully the Super Delegates realize the same thing too. Now with that said, no matter how many times Obama's supporters say the race is over, it's not! Neither one of the candidates will have enough delegates to secure the nomination with out the Super Delegates. Why should Hillary Clinton step aside just because some of the bleeding heart liberal politicians/Obama supporters are telling her to? Let the rest of the primaries happen/let the rest of American's have their say, anything can still happen at this point. Also, let the voters in Michigan and Florida have their say too, regardless of what the original 'rules' were. These people in Florida and Michigan want their votes to count. Obama is the one who has hired lawyers to block the re-vote to happen. He knows that if they did re-votes, chances are Hillary Clinton would win HUGELY in these states. If Obama does win the DEM nomination, this is just another negative on his side though, as many Democrats in Florida and Michigan will vote for McCain just o prove their point and we all know how important Florida can be in the general election.

Sadly, no matter who wins the DEM nomination, John McCain will still win in the general election. The Democratic party is so divided right now that it will NOT unite. If Obama wins the DEM nomination a HUGE percentage of Hillary Clinton's supporters will NOT unite around Obama and the same thing goes if Hillary Clinton wins the DEM nomination, Obama's supporters will NOT unite around her. The Democrats are screwed either way.

staus73   April 14th, 2008 7:59 am ET

He still can't get it right. Hillary is against the Columbia trade deal, not for it, and he once again is trying to twist what she is saying to the people. You can tell that he is getting frustrated and bitter, because people are finding out that he is just a talker and not a doer. I say be careful of the Snake Oil Salesman known as Obama, he will bite you in the end.

Michael   April 14th, 2008 7:58 am ET

How DARE he try to pull this crap. Shame on HILLARY?! Shame on SNOB-ama for reacting like a four year old when a real politician calls him out on his stupid, ignorant, elitist remarks. He should drop out of this race and resign from the senate.

Mark Diplomat   April 14th, 2008 7:57 am ET

thank god for barack obama´s plain speaking after all these years of clinton deviancy and misguided leadership, let alone lewinsky antics i the white house. we deserve better. keep up the good fight barack ´´ the voters have seen through the 110 million dollar veil of subtrafuge. cheers,

Obama Supporter   April 14th, 2008 7:57 am ET

I wonder why Obama won't go ahead and do what it takes to knock Hillary out of this race. He has all the ammo that he needs. I understand the kind of campaign that he is trying to run and I totally respect him for it, however, I (as well as others) are just sick of Hillary and wish she would just go away. She is so mean spirited and will do or say anything to win.

The minute any small thing happens with Obama, she pounces when we all know that she is a lying, cheating hipocrite who thinks she is entitled to be president.

I pray the people in this country will wake up and realize what we would be getting if she becomes president! She doesn't care about anybody but herself!!

WAKE UP AMERICA! OBAMA IS THE BEST CHOICE!!!

mg   April 14th, 2008 7:57 am ET

Big shame on you Hillary Clinton.

When you gaffed on sooooooooooooo many occasions,Barack didnt pound on you ,now you take delight in pounding him from every angle.

Big shame on you Hillary Clinton.Desperado .Hallucinator,
We know you are just gasping for survival but this time you WILL sink to HELL.

END OF GAME.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE: BARACK OBAMA.

ewilliams   April 14th, 2008 7:56 am ET

On Obama's "bitter "comment: It was definitely the wrong comment, talking" under the clothes" (behind the backs of), the small towners Pennsylvanians, to his $2300 donors. Moreover, His remarks bring to mind Karl Marx's "Religion is the people's opium."When I hear Obama speak and think, I see and feel the presence of Patti Hurst and Bobby Seale.

dwayne   April 14th, 2008 7:56 am ET

hillary is comander and chief of NON TRUTH.

Jan   April 14th, 2008 7:55 am ET

"typical " Obama–blaming everyone but himself for his own arrogant, loose comments. If he is to be President, he needs to think before he delivers his tirades against the American people. I would have more respect for him if he would just humbly apologize and