April 15, 2008
Posted: April 15th, 2008 05:28 PM ET

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WASHINGTON (CNN) – Hillary Clinton invoked September 11 on Tuesday, accusing President Bush of squandering the goodwill in America’s favor following the terrorist attacks.

"We have seen the power of the presidency placed in hands unready or unwilling to address the tasks that lie ahead," Clinton remarked at a luncheon hosted by Newspaper Association of America in Washington, D.C.

"Just think of the days after September 11. Imagine if President Bush had tapped into the wellspring of American energy, initiative and goodwill," she said, making an argument reminiscent of her former presidential rival Joe Biden, who regularly offered similar comments on the campaign trail and at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Her advisers billed Clinton's speech as a wide angle envisioning of her administration and how it would differ from President Bush's.

(UPDATE: Republican response after the jump)


Clinton said that after September 11, Bush failed to encourage young people to enter national service programs, reach out to the rest of the world, or develop a renewable energy policy.

“The President literally could have asked us to do anything, calling on our patriotism and our unity,” she said. "But he only asked us to draw on our wallets and go shopping."

UPDATE: The Republican Party responded to Clinton's comments Tuesday evening. "Senator Clinton’s divisive and dishonest rhetoric may appeal to superdelegates, but it won’t help her win the trust of the American people,” said RNC spokesman Alex Conant.

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Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 16th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Who is she to say that Bush wasn't ready for the Presidency?
I don't like Bush. Kerry should have run. But Hillary you are a
con artist. Please leave the race, NOW. You are not ready for
the Presidency because you are one of the most hated women
in the whole Country.

Republicans hate women....   April 15th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

If Obama has experience, what IS it??? we are waiting to hear from you Obama freaks and nothing has been stated? "Prepared" you say, based on what?? Please tell us, what he has done? nothing as a state rep and even less as a US Senator. HAAAAALLLLOOOOO and Wake Up, Ameirca!

Clearly the ONLY reason Republicans are voting for Obama is because a "typical Republican" would rather have a black man as president, painful as it may be for them, than a white woman. And the sooner all women in the US realize this, young, old and in between, the better (and smarter).

Signed,
A "typical White woman"

Venus   April 15th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Let's be nice to Hillary! Listen – every one makes mistakes! Also – most of Americans were fired up after 9/11 – This is great Hillary – glad to see you are not attacking Obama today!

Andre Weisz   April 15th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Hillary,
How dare you say this, it is just another sneeky way of campaign politics, to implicitely try to bring down Obama (and imagine yourself in the White House). It's obviously not about Bush (after 7 years).
But this one is automatically back-firing on you:
- read the comments here-above;
- you would be the last person who would be capable to mobilize the people in the way you suggest Bush should have done; your campaign proves this is one of your very weaknesses.
- Obama is the one cabdidate who can. Fortunately he doesn't need your advice. His story of life and his campaign show it.
Your elitist attitude, "entitling" YOURSELF to the presidency, is NOT SHARED by the people.
You are out of touch with your real self, and with the people: what will be next Hilly?.
The people and you would be safer if you would swap your eagerness for power with the dishwasher (no snipers).

Jim   April 15th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

If you truly believe that Obama is the same as Bush, I want some of what you're smoking. That's gotta be some good stuff!

'Nuff said, indeed...

Lonesome Texan   April 15th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Obama is another Bush. He soesn't know which end is up. Unless he can find a way to copy Hillary. But what's worse is all the dummies out there voting for him. Just like Bush. Four years from now, I'll be able to say again, "I TOLD YOU SO!!!

jeremy   April 15th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

derrick,
you need to read up on obama.

how can hillary comment on anybody? she has no more experience than george did.

H.M.   April 15th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

OMG!!! Now we have a Billary supporter, (gary), claiming that Nostadomus has predicted this rivalry between Billary and Barack! Holy smokes!!! I've read and listened to some seriously whack stuff in the last 5 months, but this is just ... wiggity-wiggity-whack!

JFK   April 15th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Teri, this article was about if Bush was ready for the presidency, not Hillary! So focus, thats right, stop trying to spread lies. Hillary has more experience than Bush ever did. A former first lady and two time Senator equals more experience than a one term Texas Governor. Check your facts before you spout off stale political rhetoric!

John   April 15th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

the polls postulation by the pundits are way out genuinity.Masking the toasted Obama in believing he can win the nomination!!!! Wishful thinking often leads to a diatribe tirade,and consequently to dissolutionment and may be a parmanent depression.Obama knows he is in deep dudu,hence the perpetual apologies and sports activities numb the fear of loss,come nomination day.Voters all over are watching.We are waiting for the rude awakening in a week's time in Pennsylvania.

Fred   April 15th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Wait till OBAMA brings Bush on charges for his crimes. Have you seen Hillary make that statement. No and you never will. They are bought and paid for.

JFK   April 15th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Ted, get your facts right. She is a two term senator. She was elected in 2000 and reelected in 2006. Its people like you that spread ignorance and fear in the world. Just like the fools that tried to hang so many things on the Clinton in the past. Ken Starr spent millions of tax payer dollars to come up with nothing against the Clintons. The worst we could do was get Bill on lying about a personal affair. Wow, your sad if your one of many people still hating the Clintons after all these years. Who is lying now Ted?!

By the way, a one term Texas governor might equate to a one term senator for President! Little or no experience is very dangerous when your applying for the most important job in the world!

John Smith   April 15th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

How can America return an "impeached family" to our White House? Country before partly loyalty. I will never vote for another Clinton, ever, in my lifetime.

No Supporter of Clinton   April 15th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

The news stations need to stop with the obama story. Clinton thinks obama is not ready for the president position. But then neither is clinton. Do we really want someone who won't event pay her bills. She owes many people money. Since she made 20 million, I'd like to tell all the tv stations to stop running her ads until the bills are paid, as well as the town halls she rents. Let her old speeches in public parks which are free,

If the news stations woud stop attacking obama they would be smart enough to raise this issue on there shows.

I'm getting tired of the media, they are just as bad as the candidates,, Come on CNN.. Cover this story, how much does clinton owe across the nation. I know they still owe Money in California and that primary was back in March.

Matt   April 15th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Hillary Clinton – Republican Nominee '08!

Walt, Belton,TX   April 15th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I would imagine Hillary would have followed Carter's lead and surrendered to whomever was available or at least have become friends with the enemy like he did.

Juan Grain   April 15th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

I was unready for Bush to be President, just like I am unready for Hillary to be President or Vice President.

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I WAS WONDERING WHY RON PAUL'S NAME IS NOT ON YOUR CATEGORIES LIST, FROM YOUR OWN WEB SITE, IS HE NOT A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ? YOU HAVE PEOPLE ON THIS LIST THAT ARE OUT OF THE RACE. WHAT IS GOING IN HERE ?

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Nowhere Man   April 15th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

What a despicable thing ro say.

To the good people of PA, please remove her ruby slippers, so her legs can shrivel up under the house for good, and the people of this country can rid themselves of the Clintonistas once and for all.

Obama '08!

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON, SHE'S NOT READY FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.

jimmy vekmen   April 15th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Barack Obama:Americans are bitter.
Michelle Obama: For the first time in 44 years: I'm really proud of my country..
Michelle: in South Carolina: America is down right mean.

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT........I KNOW A LOT OF YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW THAT RON PAUL IS RUNNING, THAT'S BECAUSE THERE'S BEEN A VIRTUAL MEDIA BLACK OUT ON THIS CANDIDATE...........WHY ??????

FEDUP   April 15th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

google REZKO…So Auchi –friend of Saddam, international fraudster, and business partner to one of Chicago’s premiere fixers– gave Rezko the money that allowed Obama to purchase his house. Without the loan, Rezko would not have been able to afford the $125,000 downpayment on the lot and Obama would not have been able to meet the terms set by the sellers.

Jane L.   April 15th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Senator Clinton is absolutely right. We have some serious problems facing us, and the last thing we need is another amateur in the president's office. She is by far the most competent, experienced candidate. She is the person we need in the White House at this time. Obama does not have the credentials we need.

Prayu   April 15th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Yes Hillary, and a few years after this unready President was inaugurated, you voted for his war and supported it up until you started running for President.

Steveo   April 15th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

What America needs now is Jimmy Carter!! Oh, Wait. We've got Obama. Great!!

Guy   April 15th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Stick a fork in her, she's done.

Go Obama, Go...

New Yorker   April 15th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Hillary's life has been one long road to perdition. She may be rich, powerful, and famous, but she has given her soul in return...

Jack in ND   April 15th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

""You must be a "typical white person" from small town North Dakota who clings to guns/religion when things go bad.""

Actually I'm an independent and an atheist who is disgusted by Hillary's character.

Jack the Dog   April 15th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is annoying.

karen from philly   April 15th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Obama is the nominee
enough said!!

HRC supporter give in, you lost!

Derrick- you don't make sense

noemi from los angeles   April 15th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I'm at the point that I don't even want to hear Hillary speak. She's crazy to me. I was a Clinton supporter when Bill was in office. I thought he was a great person... even shook hands with him at a rally in UCLA about a year ago. But if they want to keep the respect that I, as well as other Dems, have for him, they just need to step down and let our party smash McSame already. That grumpy old man makes no sense... have you heard his speeches? He's like the older version of Bush, just balding and a hot temper. This woman is not more fit than Obama to be our President. Didn't you look at her itinerary while she was 1st lady? She spent her time in parties, socializing, and traveling... pushing for a broken health care reform that never happened. OH and how can we believe anything she says after Bosnia, Penn, and those comments she made "Put me in the headline" when referring to Obama and Canada. She says ANYTHING to appeal to people. She is not "in touch" with everyday Americans... she grew up with a silver spoon and makes millions on doing nothing.... she's a "fighter" when we really need someone who collaborates with Republicans and negotiates what's good for our country.... that's OBAMA, look up his story! Obama's wife, Michelle, is right.. I haven't been so proud of this country in whole adult life.... meaning that for the first time, I feel like we are really going to become a stronger nation... rise out of recession, strenghten our U.S. dollar, stop depending on oil, and get our troops home. THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! I'd be stupid to say that I've been proud to be an American during the Bush Administration........ haven't you seen the mostrocities he's put our country through?? For the first time, I see people involved in politics like never before...... this was inspired by Obama and his message for change, for hope. Sometimes someone does not need the whole experience in the world, but good judgement, sound policy and determination is what we need to get our country ahead. I am a middle of the road Democrat, I am a U.S. Citizen, I voted for Barack Obama because I want our country and our children to see better days........

PENNSYLVANIA:

VOTE OBAMA!!
VOTE DEMOCRATIC 08!

COME ON PA... the fate of our country lies on your VOTES!

Zion   April 15th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

The Republican Party responded to Clinton's comments Tuesday evening. "Senator Clinton’s divisive and dishonest rhetoric may appeal to superdelegates, but it won’t help her win the trust of the American people,” said RNC spokesman Alex Conant.

Wow, even the Republican party sees past her crap. What is wrong with her supporters?

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

WHERE IS INFORMATION ON RON PAUL WHO IS ALSO RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, WHAT IS THIS ?

WHY THE BLACK OUT ON RON PAUL?

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALLLLLLLLLL THE MEDIA OUTLETS EXCEPT FOR FOX NEWS, DO NOT HAVE RON PAUL'S NAME ANYWHERE AS A CANDIDATE ???????

I WOULD LOVE TO GET AN ANSWER TO THIS. NO MEDIA COVERAGE ………HMMMMMMM…………..IS THERE A FEAR OF COVERING RON RAUL?

No Hillary   April 15th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Hey Hillary, while I am totally against G.W. Bush and his policies, you have used the term "not ready for persidency" so often against the wrong people at the wrong place and at the wrong time that now you are not credible anymore..... so now even if you are right – no one listens to you anymore and no one belieevs you anymore.

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

WHERE IS INFORMATION ON RON PAUL WHO IS ALSO RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, WHAT IS THIS ?

WHY THE BLACK OUT ON RON PAUL? I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALLLLLLLLLL THE MEDIA OUTLETS EXCEPT FOR FOX NEWS, DO NOT HAVE RON PAUL'S NAME ANYWHERE AS A CANDIDATE ???????

I WOULD LOVE TO GET AN ANSWER TO THIS. NO MEDIA COVERAGE ………HMMMMMMM…………..IS THERE A FEAR OF COVERING RON RAUL?

Joan Buch   April 15th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Hey guys ! A politician in our day is "for self". That includes Obama.
Look at UK problems, Germany and France's problems w/rioting, destruction by young people, etc. That is headed our way w/Obama.
I saw through him 2 years ago and it has been slowly coming out.
Roosevelts and Truman said "they would not use their Office to feed their own bellies".....is that true today? Of course not.
Joan

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

WHERE IS INFORMATION ON RON PAUL WHO IS ALSO RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, WHAT IS THIS ? WHY THE BLACK OUT ON RON PAUL? I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALLLLLLLLLL THE MEDIA OUTLETS EXCEPT FOR FOX NEWS, DO NOT HAVE RON PAUL'S NAME ANYWHERE AS A CANDIDATE ??????? I WOULD LOVE TO GET AN ANSWER TO THIS. NO MEDIA COVERAGE ………HMMMMMMM…………..IS THERE A FEAR OF COVERING RON RAUL?

El Gordo   April 15th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

My Fellow Citizens: Many of you don't seem to remember that Bush had 90% of us behind him (me too, I was just as stupid as you were) just after 9/11. We were slapping each other's backs and exchaging high-fives as our troops rolled into Bagdad like the afternoon express train.

Now, most of you are like women who slept around a lot in high school and college but all they can remember now is going to Sunday School and doing their homework. We all made this stupid mistake together and we are all at fault. Hillary and other politicians caved in to our demands for fear of their jobs mostly. After all, being is Congress is a really sweet gig. There are no minimum standards, the pay is excellent, and the benefits are what the rest of us can only dream of.

A democracy is only as good as its voters, God help us, and therein lies our problem.

Bummer   April 15th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Those of you beggin for change, please for the last and final time, I DON'T have any CHANGE to spare. I am poor and bitter. So stop begging for change. And remember I am poor and miserable, ergo I might be clinging on to a gun and some religion while I am at that (clinging, I mean). So stop bothering me and go to Canada or Europe. They may have some CHANGE to spare coz the looney and the euro are doing well.

Charlie   April 15th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Hillary is correct about Bush. He choked, when told the country was under attack. Imagine if the country did get attack with nuclear missiles instead of hijacked airplanes, we all would have been in trouble. Some comments about Obama are nothing more than disguises of racism. These people would not vote for him under no circumstances.

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

O B A M A IS A LIAR, THERE IS NO WAY HE IS A CHRISTIAN, HE DOES NOT EVEN PUT HIS HAND ON HIS HEART FOR THE "PLEDGE" HOW CAN THIS HUSSEIN BE A CHRISTIAN OR A PATRIOT ???? ........PLEASE VOTE FOR – RON PAUL, RON PAUL, RON PAUL, RON PAUL.......IF YOU KNOW WHAT HE STANDS FOR; THEN THERE IS NO WAY YOU WOULD VOTE DIFFERENTLY, I AM A DEMOCRAT & VOTING FOR RON PAUL, I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THE DEMOCRATS LATELY.

Melanie, Texas   April 15th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

For all you Hillary supporters warning that if Obama is nominated you will vote for McSame, go ahead. There are so few of you, and most of you are Republicans trying to influence this nomination anyway, who cares? When a pollster asks on the phone what party you're with, it's easy enough to lie. And Hillary is the master leader of that talent!

If you support Hillary and will not vote Democrat because of the BS she has spewed about Barack, you deserve a McSame presidency. You're blinded and brainwashed just like the Republicans.

The reason the Dems have had so much trouble fighting the Reps is because they are free-thinkers and can see many sides to things. Most issues are not clear-cut and debate is a way of living and learning for educated people. Following the carrot is the Republican way of life. $600 per poor taxpayer is a solution to a crumbling economy? Give me a break. And Clinton followers – you are just as sad. How can you excuse her lies and anti-democratic behavior? "Everyone should be heard, but you know, you can always vote for me even if you're pledged to Barack" . . . . wink wink

Obama '08

Ray Kleinshmidt   April 15th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

What happened with Vince Foster.....HILLARY?
nOW BE HONEST FOR ONCE...AND TELL US

Steve in CA   April 15th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Hillary is more of the same as Bush! At little smarter, As a true Democrat I thought I would never be such an Hillary Hater but I AM NOW!!!!!!

Go Barak – take this Presidency as you deserve – our country needs you!

Roxanne NY   April 15th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Barack is an empty suit. The media always asks Hillary the questions first to give him time to think, and all his plans for the economy, house-foreclosures....recession are all carbon copies of hers, just like his speeches.

Would the real Obama please stand up! Ooops! Sorry he can't but ...Wright would, Wright and Farakhan, Farahan and Gadaffi, Bitter......Change=Revolution!

America, are you ready for this?

Peter   April 15th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Stay in the race through Denver, Hillary.

Ignore the whining, sniveling bunch who are telling you to drop out including many of the so-called party leaders whose own actions contributed to defeats in '04 (great job, John), '00 (gag!), '88 and '84 (Jesse, we hardly knew ye), and '80 (another great job, Jimmy and Teddy).

Ignore the 24-hour a day, talking head cable news types who overwhelming favor Obama anyway and alternate between wanting to have you to bash and wanting you to get out of Barack's way (Campbell?, Cafferty?).

Stay in the race, Hillary, and make those not so super delegates do the job they are supposed to do.

Paul   April 15th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

What a piece of work Clinton is. I don't think anyone would have been ready for the attacks of 9/11 and it's pretty strange to see Clinton mount these attacks now. Too bad she didn't man up when she had the chance to vote against the war in Iraq.

MARIA   April 15th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

WHERE IS INFORMATION ON RON PAUL WHO IS ALSO RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, WHAT IS THIS ? WHY THE BLACK OUT ON RON PAUL? I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ALLLLLLLLLL THE MEDIA OUTLETS EXCEPT FOR FOX NEWS, DO NOT HAVE RON PAUL'S NAME ANYWHERE AS A CANDIDATE ??????? I WOULD LOVE TO GET AN ANSWER TO THIS. NO MEDIA COVERAGE .........HMMMMMMM..............IS THERE A FEAR OF COVERING RON RAUL?

Mike   April 15th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

The Clinton Administration was responsible for cutting the military almost in half, did not respond well to Osama Bin Laden many attacks and threats against US interests including training Somalias to attack Americans, attacks on USS Cole, and actions in Yemen. The Clinton Administration also allowed many of the plotters into the US were they were educated in flight school in Florida... Convenient to blame Bush for all this when much of the fault rested with the Clinton Administration in the first place...

jack   April 15th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

If this isn't the kettle calling the pot black. Hillary is no more ready that Bush to lead this country. Laying out what "YOUR" administration would do is really good practice for what you should be doing,playing at being the President. Because you will never be the President. Not in 2008 or 2012 or 2016 or 2020 or ever for that matter.

Dori in AZ   April 15th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

"Senator Clinton’s divisive and dishonest rhetoric may appeal to superdelegates, but it won’t help her win the trust of the American people,” said RNC spokesman Alex Conant.

No kidding.

The Democratic Party needs to take some responsibility for this mess. One of her good, high ranking, DNC friends needs to sit down with her and have a heart-to-heart. Hillary is not a joke. She is in serious need of psych treatment and, quite possibly, medication.

Obama is our hope and my 2008 choice!

ken turner   April 15th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Yes -I suppose this dim-witt has experience–only experience she has is running her mouth!!

J T   April 15th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

the tests come ONLY after you become a president, thats when the eyes of the nation descend upon you hillary, ya idiot, take your campaign and go home

Chris in Va.   April 15th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

I would like to congratulate Gary on his Nostrodamus comment. Without a doubt that is the stupidest thing EVER posted on these blogs, and possibly the stupidest thing uttered in human history.

Kevin   April 15th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Funny how she brings up 9/11 since her husbands presidency was a major contrributing factor in it. During the 8 years of Bill/Monica, the billions of dollars which were taken away from the Department of Defense FBI, CIA, NSA), was a huge contributing factor of the attacks on our soil. Luckily, Obama/McCain will not have to deal with the same thing when he is president, thanks to Bush.

Terry from NJ   April 15th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Obama is an empty box with a bow on it. That's all he is. He has no clue how to make change happen other than talking about change happening. All talk, no action. The only this he's ready for is to go back to being a Senator and get some more experience before he thinks he can be leader of the free world. NOBAMA. It amazes me how people don't like Hillary because her husband had an affair. We had 8 yrs of economic prosperity under Bill Clinton. Biggest BUDGET SURPLUS EVER. He left office with a very high approval rating. Obviously some American don't vote for a President using common sense. Why we had Bush twice...

Chris in Va.   April 15th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

To Gary: Nostrodamus? Ben Franklin said, "Better to remain silent and have others think you the fool than to open your mouth and leave no doubt." Wise words from a wise man. You should heed them. Nostrodamus? Bwahahahahah!!!!! I can't stand it!!!!!!Perhaps you should check the tea leaves and tell Hillary what color pants suit to wear tomorrow! Nostrodamus....Geez.

Kelvin   April 15th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Hillary please...no one was ready for 9/11! Everyone in the country knows the exact place they were when that event happened its a shame to use such an event for political gain!

Obama 08'

koji pham   April 15th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I sense the presence of the weak Republican "force" on this blog. I sense they are hoping to sow seed of discontent on this blog amongst democrats, independents and reasonable Republicans. I sense they fear that McCain will be steam rolled in November by the Democratic wave sweeping the country. I sense the fear in them, they fear that their Republican agenda that has failed the American people for the past 7 years will be left to gather dust and be nothing more than a relic of history, referred to in history books by future generations of America. I believe the conservative republicans on this blog need to shift gears and try to come up with other reasons why we went into and should remain in Iraq. This is the pig they need to put some lipstick on. This is the pig they need to dress up. Conservative republicans – America is waiting for your response.

James NYC   April 15th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

As a lifelong democrat & NYC resident; I highly recommend Hillary Clinton for President.

She has done an excellent job as our Senator and will be a better President than her husband, whose administration created 22 million jobs and left us w/ a huge budget surplus.

Obama I really dont know what to say, at one point you had my vote if HRC was out, but between your Rev wright, your bitter comments, your unproud wife , I simply do not trust you, least of all w/ our economy , go back to your mansion Rezko bought for you.

NO SNOB-AMA!!!

Larry Buchas   April 15th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I can't argue with her there.

He was never qualified for the job. That makes this year's race that more important.

Too bad we couldn't combine the best traits of all three candidates. McCain's military experience and respect for his opponents, Barack's temperament and oratory strength and yes, Hillary's toughness and kindness (when she expresses it).

But I'll stick with Obama. Can't wait until the current imposter moves out. I would be willing to help him pack.

Chris in Va.   April 15th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Hillary certainly is qualified to be a stable hand, I've never seen anyone shovel the bullsh#t like her!

Albo58   April 15th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Unlike her husband, George Bush did exactly what he said he do. He, with the permission of our Congress, went after the bad guys! As I recall, he said we will not waver until justice is done. Now, can you imagine if FDR had "encouraged young people to enter national service programs, reach out to the rest of the world, or develop a renewable energy policy" immediately after Dec 7th, 1941?#! What Sen. Clinton and most of the inept Democraps fail to understand is that the #1 priority of the president is to protect the citizens of this country. And, by eradicating (not infinitely negotiating with) these murdering dogs IS the proper response! Get a history book and see those immortal words: DO NOT TREAD ON ME. Of course I can see how the rest of the world and especially our allies are confused by our actions and the "Monday morning quarterbacking" that has been well covered by our lib press since 9/12. During all this turmoil, the one thing has remained firm is the word of the man that the Democraps hate the most...no, not Bin Laden, but rather, President Bush!

patricia   April 15th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

duhhhhh, and neither is she. It is high time we got someone who is intelligent in the Whitehouse and that would be Barrack Obama.

patty   April 15th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

you think.

somerset nj girl   April 15th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Ms. Clinton,

With all due respect please step down and let the democratic party come together so this presidential race and move on;you are really really, really holding the party back...its time to move ahead. IF you think the Dem. party will choose you at the convention, I am really sorry to burst that bubble for you, they won't because you seem to draw negative attention to the party as a whole.

Melissa   April 15th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Wow Rich, inspiring post. I too am an independent voter. I've never before been involved in politics (besides voting) before this campaign, but have been putting all my energy into the Obama campaign.

I have:
- donated $222 (I'm a substitute teacher)
- raised $175
- traveled to Rhode Island and Pennsylvania to campaign
- called voters in six other states

TBS, Northridge, California   April 15th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Hillary: "George Bush wasn't ready. That's why I authorized him to do whatever he wanted in taking the country to war in Iraq."

Bill, Covington   April 15th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Hillary said Bush was "unready" (what kind of freakin english is that)? for the presidency. WHAT pray tell did that idiot that that pig is married to do about the USS Cole incident? She is in my lifetime one of the most disgusting things to cast a shadow on the planet earth, and the Barak is not far behind.

No Republicans in Whitehouse   April 15th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Yeah, if Bush had tapped into the "goodwill" of Americans after 9/11 – maybe people wouldn't be so BITTER today.

I think invading Iraq for OIL and REVENGE (for daddy Bush's hatred of Sadam) makes me made as hell. Being lied to from this Administration has made me angry and bitter.

rick, salt lake city   April 15th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Can anyone tell me what makes Hillary ready on day one? Who was the president from 92-2000 her are Bill? She didn't even have security clearance. She only takes credit for the good things that happened in the Clinton administration. Remember her failed health care attempt, and her campaigning for NAFTA, don't forget WIHITEWATER. Now she is using Karl Rove politcs (fear). Please drop out and support Obama or change parties and run as McCain's V.P.

Ridgeway   April 15th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Mindless Hillary. If she or her cuckold husband had been President on 911 they would have apologized to the terrorist's families and paid reparations to them. They would have given those murdering Islamic rag heads a state funeral. She is an absolute idiot. 8 years later more what "I" would have done. Nothing is just what she'd done. Just like her cheating, drug running husband did about the ship bombing in Yemen. Useless, morally bankrupt, cottage cheese butt, unimaginative waste of skin.

Cathi   April 15th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

"Senator Clinton’s divisive and dishonest rhetoric may appeal to superdelegates, but it won’t help her win the trust of the American people,”

Well said !!

And I'm NOT Republican, so I'm not saying that to "take sides."

Neutral   April 15th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Bush and Obama are TWINS......BIG TALKER.........NO ACTION!!!!!

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC   April 15th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

So is Hillary.

Alex H   April 15th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

December, 2007

Howard Wolfson:

"If you want to talk about tactical political maneuvering, it's about one Democrat comparing another Democrat to George Bush... That's the worst kind of tactical political maneuvering."

Alex H   April 15th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Hillary fought hard to get that war voted for. In Bush's defense he was able to ignite a nation-wide movement of patriotism and volunteerism. When people COULDN'T volunteer, they opened their wallets. I don't think I could turn a corner without seeing 5 american flags flown from stores, houses, and vehicles. We didn't NEED him to ask us anything, we were already doing it. What America was she looking at? Who gave her a magic pen that re-writes history???

B. Smart   April 15th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Gary, . . .Nostradmus's prediction of the wrong president was George
W. Bush. Sorry.

June   April 15th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Does anyone find it offensive when Candiates use 9/11 to further their careers? Does anyone find it offensive that the same candidates voted for a war that has taken more lives than 9/11?
Does anyone believe that any of these same candidates would lose one nights sleep over the fallen if they were not seeking office? Has any of these candidates lost their only child? I have, and I find it highly offensive. I also find it hypocritical to give speech after speech about he brave men and women fighting in Iraq while their own son's and daughters are safe at home out of harms way. Using the grief of others to claw your way to the Oval Office is reprehensible. That's just my opinion and you are welcome to disagree,

Susie   April 15th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I am beginning to think all the pro-Obama comments are written by the same person. He must be paying someone to write them. They are soooooooooooo bitter.

Ponder this   April 15th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

lets replace one liar with another......who cares I dont have any children..........America will fall from grace

Ponder this   April 15th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

derrick erase the err and that is really what you sound like........policy...policy policy.........no stupidity

CHUCK   April 15th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

TO VINCE OF PHOENIX....I THINK RANDI RHODES IS WHAT SHE CALLED SEN. CLINTON AND FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN FERRARA. IF YOU LISTENED TO HER SHOW OFTEN ENOUGH YOU WOULD HAVE HEARD HER SAYING THAT SHE WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE HAD BILL CLINTON PAY ATTENTION TO HER IN A "INAPPROPRIATE MANNER".

Bayou Joe   April 15th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Shame on all of you. Just like your left wing pretenders to the presidency you can't even have a cordial discussion of the issues without resorting to name calling and inuendo.

Barak and Hillary are like two peas in a pod. They represent special interests and that is why they don't get along. They are not interested in the JFK vision of the Democratic Party and his vision of Americans working together.

Instead of asking what they can do for our country. They are asking what our country can do for them and you.

McCain on the other hand reflects the vision of JFK. Country first
party last. He has done and will do what is best for America and Americans, not what is best for Mexico, Canada, or Europe. That is why McCain will be our next President.

aliou Jacksonville FL   April 15th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

CAN SOME ONE TELL HILLARY IT'S OVER?

I AM BITTER JUST LOOKING AT HER ON MY SCREEN.

SHE CAN'T BE BITTER, WITH 109 MILLIONS BUCKS IN THE BANK WHILE MY JOB HAS BEEN SENT TO INDIA!!!!

PFIAAAT !!! THAT'S HOW I FEEL HILLARY: DISGUSTED IN SENEGALESE.

KOR   April 15th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

From Michelle Obama:

Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual; uninvolved, uninformed.

So now we're uninvolved, uninformed and bitter. Wow. THAT'S a positive message.

dem08   April 15th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Here he goes again---using the same excuses as always.

...my words were taken out of context...

...what i meant to say is that...

...that didn't come out right...

...hillary is spinning what i said...

Typical Obama, never taking responsibility for his actions.

Always blaming someone else (or should I say hillary)!

Lets not forget too, that Obama is losing on the electorate against McCain. He's the one who has to run a perfect campaign to squeeze out the swing states in the general election. Hillary is winning the primary with the majority of the democratic base. Obama is winning with the AA, independents, some repulicans, and young base. He's not going to win the red states in the general election, that he won in the primary. You bet Florida will not go democrat for Obama. End of conversation!

FEDUP   April 15th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

I just love the way people have to tell us their race and age when they comment, as if it somehow carries more weight? EX: 63 year old white woman for Obama. What, your an older, uneducated, poor white woman who doesn't support Hillary? Like I give a sh#@. Obama is a racist and that white woman is probably married to a black man. He tricks you with a smile, and a line of BS and your in-love,sigh..

Greg   April 15th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

What was it that made her ready for the Presidency?

Was it her dodging of sniper fire in Bosnia?

Was it her abilities to knock back whiskey?

Was it her love of firearms?

Can't seem to remember where she accumulated all this "experience."

Ross Williams   April 15th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

More positive messages of unity and hope brought to by the Obama campaign ...

Tejano   April 15th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Marie in California. I totally agree. Let all your Hispanic friends in California know that if our Hillary is not the Candidate we need to support McCain. Nothing personal just business. We Hispanic know where Obama's loyalties are and it is not with us.

Ask him how many Chicano activists he worked with when he was organizing in Chicago. The number is 0 (Zero). From someone who was a Chicano Activist organizer in the 70's. Adelfa Callejo was absolutely right about how the Black leadership failed us in the late 60's and 70's.

catmom   April 15th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Oh, and by the way. The first time the World Trade Center was attacked was 0ne (1) month after Clinton became President. He didn't spend 8 years blaming the first Bush administration. He didn't start two wars and screw them up. Those responsible for that attack erre captured, tried, convicted and are in jail. Look it up.

Jane   April 15th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Just say no to Hillary. You certainly will after watching:

"Hillary The Movie" It's gotten some great reviews!!

Patrick   April 15th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Bush wasn't ready to be President. His track record was as followed: 1st 20 odd years, under achieving, partying, and drug use. 2nd 20 odd years a spiritual awakening, owning a baseball team, and governing a state of individuals dramatically different then the average American. 3rd 20 odd years and counting becomes President, surrounds himself with horrible human beings (minus Powell) whom are his only council on major decisions, and continues to dramatically under achieve at the expense of the American people.

In his defense though, is ANYONE ever truly prepared to become President besides possibly the Vice President or Senate/House majority/minority leaders? It was one thing for Biden to claim he would seemingly be ready for 9/11, he spent 20 odd years as a head of foreign affairs and is widely regarded by governments throughout the world, all in addition of his 30 odd years as Senator, but it is an entirely different story for Hillary to make such a claim.

No candidate running is truly prepared to be President and no candidate can be prepared for a catastrophe of 9/11 proportions. It was Bush's mentality and ignorance that led to him to failing so miserably, his unwavering faith that he was right and that all who disagreed were wrong and he'd be darned if he wasn't going to prove that and let all of history know it and bask in his righteousness. Kind of like you Hillary.

HILLARY....NEVER !   April 15th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

hillary is UNELECTABLE and will never be ready. American does not want someone who CANNOT tell the truth.

cdp   April 15th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

If Bush was not ready to be the president , according to Hillary, then her Husband was much less ready. If the then President Clinton had taken bold steps against the terrorist's multiple attacks during his presidency, 9/11 could have been prevented. President Clinton, I thInk , was coward.
President Clinton did not even put forth any bill in congress for the booming economy, for which both the Clintons take the credit. The economy was sound due to dot com companies, which contributed in the increase revenues for the Federal Goverment and President not spending in defending the country from terrorist , achieved his claims for balancing the budget. Clintons are power hungry and wants the nation,s highest office for self gain.

Retired Navy Veteran   April 15th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

This lady has lost her ever loving mind. I think she in need of a senior care home for the trouble and aging.

JacknJill   April 15th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

No Hillary,
Bush is a liar and the whole country has been calling him on it.

Bill AND Hillary are the biggest liars of these last 30 years in politics.

We CAN and MUST do better.

Hillary's horrible campaign leadership shows she IS NOT ready to lead anything, let alone our country.

Obama has led an impeccable, not perfect, but honorable and respectable campaign.

Blind as bat and stupid as a cow!   April 15th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I hope she remembers that it was a spoiler that put Bush in the office in 2000 and she is doing the same for McCaine this time!

aliou Jacksonville FL   April 15th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Obama 08

Democrat for Hillary   April 15th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Is this a bunch on children speaking out here? Most of the comments are not accurate to say the least. When has Hillary said or implied that 9-11 could/may happen again if Obama is our next President?
Get the facts before posting and running off at the mouth.
With that said....I will vote for Hillary given the chance. If not, then I will cross party lines and vote for McCain.

aliou Jacksonville FL   April 15th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Lou dobb, get off your high horses and leave obama alone.

clinton, it doesn' t pay to be negative. The more you sing, the more obama dance, all the way to the white house.

each time you have attacked him, you have paid the price in the ballot. exept when you lied about the canadians. now we know that all your experience was about lying. You have an experience all right!!! Experience lying that is. so do your husband and probably your daughter. How come a 27 years old woman can't say: mom, you are fabricating?

J Johns   April 15th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Geo Bush stole the presidentcy – which he was neither capable nor qualified for in the first place. Daddy Bush knows it and this is why he often breaks down in public – though you'll never hear that admission either. I won't even bring up Momma Barabara. My God, where is Tenessee Williams when we need him?

j lyon   April 15th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

What are you people talking about...this woman took all of our honorable New Yorkers who endured 9/11 and threw them under the bus! How can you all drivel on about the media, bitterness, polling, Bill, blah, blah, blah...it's peanuts to what she is saying...really listen. She's saying that we have to be called to unify, be patriotic. When I saw what people did after 9/11, it touched me deeply. She's beyond pathetic. Beyond shame. Beyond humanity to spread the smut she does.

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   April 15th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I have never faulted him for not being "fully" prepared for a tragic event like September 11th. Who could be? My issue with him has been his post-decisions to use our collective confusion and fear to push through a deceptive and disastrious agenda. For instance:

- war in Iraq
- more executive power and less oversite
- sanctioning the use torture

The only thing that I take solice in is that we live in a democracy that does not allow him to be the "decider" for more than two terms. I also look forward to brininging about true change in American politics with the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.

Obama '08

Tyrone Brown
37th Legislative District State Delegate / Obamacrat
Seattle. WA

yaptown43   April 15th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Heidi heidi ocean free.......let's throw out all of them and start over,

vince - Phoenix - (forgive me cnn, for I have sinned)   April 15th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

to those ATTEMPTING to equate Obama with Bush....

please know that it it requires both mental gynastics, AND pixie dust to make that stretch of a fairytale even remotely true.

Janet   April 15th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I am actually Ashmed that Hillary is still in the race to be president.

Obama All the way   April 15th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

And neither is she. Lier, Lier, sniper fire

j lyon   April 15th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I guess she doesn't consider the rescue workers and the loved ones who endured ceaseless work to rescue the wounded a call of 'patriotism and unity'...if that isn't, I don't know what it. I never saw so many American flags flying the days following this tragic event and for her to take it and use it for her gain is gut-wrenching and makes me want to weep for this country if she's in office. It's beyond words to use the help of self-less individuals in this disaster for her own selfish agenda...shame on you. I am a woman, a feminist, and proud to be an American, no matter who's in office...this woman has no scruples at all.

Ian   April 15th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

She can drink with the rest of them. She has my vote.

j lyon   April 15th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I guess she doesn't consider the rescue workers and the loved ones who endured ceaseless work to rescue the wounded a call of 'patriotism and unity'...if that isn't, I don't know what it. I never saw so many American flags flying the days following this tragic event and for her to take it and use it for her gain is gut-wrenching and makes me want to weep for this country if she's in office. It's beyond words to use the help of self-less individuals in this disaster for her own selfish agenda...shame on you. I am a woman, a feminist, and proud to be an American, no matter who's in office.

Rainy   April 15th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Hillary, gives the Rethugs ammunition against her run everytime she opens her mouth against Obama. The GOP mantra against her will be disloyal, dishonest and untrustworthy. Proof: John McCain even said Barack Obama is not like Jeremiah Wright, she said the opposite. She will never be President of the United States!

Justin   April 15th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Ugh..... Didn't she vote for the war?

know your candidate   April 15th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

The race is so close that people should take a close look at all candidates and their abilities and norms....

RealityKing   April 15th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Bush is the only president to have ever earned a Masters degree in Business. No, not political science..., BUSINESS. 7 consecutive yrs of economic expansion, another historical first, after the last Clinton recession are proof in the pudding that the dems are a nickel short of a quarter when logic is involved.

G.N. Penley   April 15th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Bill Clinton set us up for 9/11. How could Bush have been ready for it?

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   April 15th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I can not believe the audacity of Billary supporters actually trying to call Obama a liar?! Have you people actually listened to the sheer volume of lies, distortions, and mistruths coming out of your candidate's mouth. i won't deny that Barack has not alway been a straightforward at times as he should but in comparison to both bill and hillary , he is a legitimate saint!!!

dem08   April 15th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Obama supporters are so confident that Obama is going to be the nominee. Everyone so confident he is going to win. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In 2006, John Kerry was ahead of Bush in the general election by 6%. WHAT HAPPEN –JOHN KERRY LOST. WHY? Because the minute he insulted the intelligence of the men and women serving in the military he became a joke and lost all credibility. The republicans went after him and that was the end of John Kerry.

The way things are starting to come out about the real Obama, don't be so confident that he is going to win. Now, Obama has insulted the intelligence of the people of PA. He will become a joke and lose all credibility. The republicans are going to come after Obama, and that will be the end of Barak Obama.
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teri   April 15th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I'm proud to have Obama as our next President !!

Hillary is unelectable and untrustworthy.

Joyce in Florida   April 15th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Brother, you Obama supporters are a bunch of morons, and your comments prove it. So much hate it is really scary. Senator Clinton's comments are correct about George Bush. He was not ready nor experienced and these past 8 years attest to that fact. Hillary Clinton might have alot of baggage, but she has and still is doing much more for our country than Senator Obama EVER could or will. I believe that she will be our nominee and then Senator Obama could go back home to Chicago. I believe in Hillary Clinton and still support her 100%. She is the best and I can't wait to see her in the White House again. GO HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vig   April 15th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Bush was not Presidential material, end of story. His whole Presidency has been a fraud and a disgrace, killing many many people to indulge whatever agenda him and his chronies devised to enrich their pockets.

Paul   April 15th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

It is sad how people have been brainwashed by speeches. Obama is not God, did you notice that he was at Rezco's party, then he lied about the ammount he received from him.
Later on, his pastor accussed America of Terrorism and the worst part is that he inspired the tittle of Obama's book… he gave a speech, yet, he never apologized.
Obama and his lawyers disenfranchised FLA and Michigan with the DNC witnessing everything.
Now he has attacked Core American Values.. gun ownership and faith.. If some of you do not believe in God, millions of Americans do out of conviction and not out of frustration like Obama stated.
God will bless America by delivering us from an extremist-snob who plays to be the savior. He is just words.

HILLARY-08
President of The United States of America, 'cause actions matter more than "Just words,.."
The best candidate and our hope to fix the problems (economy-healthcare, jobs) and build a better future for us all

VOTE DEMOCRAT-VOTE FOR CLINTON!!!

Jimmy O   April 15th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Hillary for President. She is the best. That is our destiny. We have to be ruled by a Bush or a Clinton. We do not deserve better.

Hillary, the Bosnia sniper warrior, the spouse of the businessman that collected $850,000 from the Colombian government to lobby for the trade agreement that Hillary denounces and rejects, the major player in the Northern Ireland peace agreement – brought peace to Northern Ireland, the Iraq war former supporter who now says she never supported the war.

God bless her. Hillary for President all the way. No Obama, No McCain.

Allan Gobama-4-Gold   April 15th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Definition of BITTER (adjective) from the Concise Oxford English Dictionary

1. Having a sharp pungent taste or smell; not sweet (drinking beer with a shot of Crown Royal, a Canadian whiskey)

2. Causing pain or unhappiness (to a duck when your dad takes you out behind the cottage that your grandfather built on a little lake called Lake Winola outside of Scranton and teaches you how to shoot when you were a little girl)

3. Feeling or showing angry hurt or resentment (living in PA and losing your job to China, India, Mexico or Columbia and being told that you are still happy and hardworking)

4. Harsh and acrimonious (answering a question on conflict of interest on husband’s $800,000 payout on US-Columbia NAFTA speech)

Common phrase: “to the bitter end” (fighting to the very end, in spite of harsh difficulties and against all odds).

The Dude   April 15th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Hey Rich, there's a lot more young people to vote for Obama than you think. Mainly because when people get old they die.

Jon   April 15th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Bush wasn't ready? No brainer! Neither is Obama!

Christian, Tampa FL   April 15th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

She is absolutely right that Bush squandered a chance to unite the world behind us.

If she is implying that Barack Obama is "unready" and would make similar blunders, I must completely disagree with her. Obama's worldview, experiences overseas, and 21st century foreign policy outlook is exactly what we need right now. He can create good will among the peoples of the world and be a true international leader.

ANTI CLINTONS   April 15th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

If Clintons old man would have got Osama goof laden when he should have, 9/11 would have never happend. Like this idiot women would have known what to do if it would have happend if she was president (thank goodness she wasn't our leader and never will be)
What ever has happend in the past doesn't matter now does it.

Look to the future not the past, Bush will be out of office in 9 months, so she can keep talking to the wind about Bush, so what, he's done and so is Clinton! A vote for cow Clinton is a vote for failure. Enough said!

Independent   April 15th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Bush was & still is an IDOIT...no matter how much experience it would have taken!!! U can't compare Obama & Bush....!!!!!!!!!

Lynn D   April 15th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Fair statement. No matter what, out of the three candidates who are left, Senator Obama is the very least experienced. No matter what Senator Clinton has done or said in the entire campaign, this fact is still the same. Senator Obama may not have been shot at, but it cannot be disputed that she was in Bosnia. She has been to 80 countries. She also spent 8 years in the White House and even if she just sat there and did nothing, which we know is not the case, she would still have more experience than Senator Obama just by being there. Finally, Senator Obama has trouble picking his friends. I always tell my kids, don't hang around with "bad" kids cause people will think that you are bad. Senator Obama has been hanging around with "bad" people. Tony Rezko, Rev. Wright, and William Ayes to name a few. If he has difficulty picking his friends, he is definitely not ready to run a country. CNN for goodness sakes, please print this. What I have to say is just as important as what others have to say. Prove it by printing this.

Chipster   April 15th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Republicans are wrong. Hillary has prepared for this with the work she has done for over 30 years. She has dedicated her life to public service and standing up for American principles. Does that mean she's perfect? No, but she's ready to lead and capable. She'll defend our reputation and Constitution.

Jeff   April 15th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

please let have some respect for 9/11. let's not use it for political gain! Hillary will sell America just to gain power!

catmom   April 15th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Uh, yes she is running against Bush. The next President WILL have to clean up behind Bush. The next President will have to make some tough decisions in an attempt to end the war Bush started. The next President will have to be savy enough to make hard decisions about the economy and the deficit, both of which was going strong under the Clinton administration. The next President will have to work extremely hard to get our country's reputation back to even close to what it was before Bush took office. Face it people, other Country's like the Clinton's.

Hillary Clinton has the guts to make those hard decisions. She has the guts to do what will be necessary to get this country back to where we should be. She won't wither and whine when someone says something bad about her. Hell, she's been toughing it out ever since this campaign began and all the haters lined up. She has been strong and she will make the best President. She will be able to jump in from day one to get started. Make no doubt about it , it will be Hillary running things, she has gone through too much to step aside. SHE will give the country a woman's perspective. Now THAT would be a change.

When Bill Clinton was President we were a respected Country. Our economy was booming. We had relative peace. He knew how to fight a war and do it right. The Republicans chose to try and destroy a great president and the only thing they could come up with was an affair. Other countries thought the US was crazy to be going through all that. It was Republicans who chose to drag the President through the gutter. It is Republicans who have ruined this country ruined our economy. . Under Bill Clinton, even when Republicans were trying their best to destroy him succeeded. Under aHillary Clinton, we would prosper again.

Jane MN   April 15th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

At least I have to give Hillary credit on this: there has been one thing constant about her – she'll take all credit for things that have positive outcomes but blame any and/or everyone else (but herself) for those turn out to be negative. My question to Hillary is, if you so against Bush on the war, why you voted for it?

La Bomb ba   April 15th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Obama has copied Clinton on everything so far –> Lets see how Obama copies that!

Smith   April 15th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hillary is appealing to people who have lost their memory and who have no perceptive awareness of her lifelong scheming plots.

She is not a dignified person, but yes, aggressive.

She stayed with Bill because she planned to USE him.

Unfortunately, he is either consciously or subconscioulsy SABOTAGING her .. more insidiously than he did when he was president.

She puts up with his manipulation, she is manipulative, they are tools for each other and are BAD ROLE MODELS for this country.

What unscrupulous people are both Clintons!

mary   April 15th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

WOW Hillary attack... what about your trial on april 25. Paul vs Clinton... you memory is so short Hillary... By the way do you have a chance to go in jail????????

Very Dissapointed   April 15th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Not that I agree with how the Bush administration handled the 9-11 crisis, but to use it in as means to beef up her readiness for the Presidency is reaching a new LOW.

Kathy   April 15th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

What does she mean he was unready? After all he was a President's son. Seems to me like he should be just as qualified as she is as a President's wife. After all he spent time in the White House visiting his dad – he was probably spending the night at least once when the phone rang at 3 a.m. and his dad answered it. His dad probably discussed politics when he came for Sunday dinner. Sounds like he was as qualified as she thinks she is.

Derrick   April 15th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Obama=Bush

Bush=Obama

Enough said.

john   April 15th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Lets not forget Hillary has guaranteed 50% of the electorate against her. She has to run a perfect campaign to squeeze out a swing state victory in the general. She's not going to swing Ohio after she lied about Nafta/Bosnia. Florida, will not go Dem this year either.

ted   April 15th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I agree. You combine her lies on Nafta and Bosnia, with the fact that she's nothing more than a 1 term senator. How can she argue she's more fit than Obama

Maggie   April 15th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Oh, OH, Hillary has plenty of baggage!!! And so does McCain!!! Just hasnt' come out yet. Hillary thought she was vetted, but guess what???
She lied!!! So did Bill, many times!!!

Maybe Peter Paul V William Jefferson Clinton will win his case on April 25, 2008?????

And Hillary is ready to be president??? When I saw her downing that drink after hugging those two small children, I don't think she is ready for anything but that Canadian whiskey she downed. Wouldn't want my kids around her!!!!

rob   April 15th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is unelectable, and is the least experienced candidate of the 3 (McCain, Obama). At least Obama will have a shot to win. Fortunately for us, she's basically mathematically eliminated

Mark   April 15th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Susan MO, please tell me ur joking!!! WOW just WOW

Rich   April 15th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

"Obama will never NEVER be America's pres. There isn't enough young or black people to vote him in. Obama is a uniter, he will unite all kinda of democrats and rep and ind to vote against him in the general. Trust me on that one."

Well, I know many republicans who are seriously considering voting for Obama; I consider myself independent but have never voted Democrat before. I will be voting for Obama this fall, given the choice. I've also donated to his campaign. I just heard today that he might raise capital gains from 15% to 25% and I'm trying to sell my first house which I've been renting out for the past 5 years. So I might get hit hard by him becoming president, but there's no question in my mind that it'd be worth it.

Cheers, Obama.

Chris, Denver CO   April 15th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

I agree with her. Bush wasn't ready to be president– still isn't. But Obama is!

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 15th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Ric.

Are we supposed to take your comment seriously?
Just look at the first sentence in your comment!
Now take a real good look in your mirror!!!!!!!!!!1

Eric   April 15th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Get this woman to a mental institution. For her own sake. She's distroying what's left of her political career and it is sad to see. Some on her staff should be responsible enough to get her to a specialist. I started to worry when she had her hystercial fit when being asked about conflict of interest, but she is loosing it now and with all the work she has done for the country, she deserves the right to be treated.

gary   April 15th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

IIONA PROUD CANADA .BILL CLINTON WAS NOT GREEN . HE KNEW ABOUT FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND DONE PLENTY BEING A GOV. IN AR. I THINK YOU BETTER GET YOUR FACTS. JUST BECAUSE YOUR ANOTHER CLINTON HATER. IAM NOT IMPRESSED WITH CANADA ANYWAYS.GAVE ME AND MANY OTHERS A PROBLEM TO CROSS YOUR BORDER . THERE WAS NO PROBLEM FOR TERROIST TO FIND WAY IN TO THE COUNTRY. SO DONT GO HATING OVER HERE.

JERRY   April 15th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

TO: Mike April 15th, 2008 5:31 pm ET
YOU'RE CALLING OBAMA A BOY??? ANONYMITY IS A WONERFUL THING ISN'T IT. BET YOU'RE NOT MAN ENOUGH TO SAY THAT TO HIS FACE OR ANY OTHER BLACK MAN'S FACE...OH UNLESS YOU AND YOUR BOYS ARE COVERED IN SHEETS. RACIST COWARD JERK!!!

Amazing...   April 15th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Even in post that doesn't pertain to Obama, Hillary supporters always find a way to sling mud!!! This post is Hillary vs Republican. I see sticking to issues are problems for Hillary & her supporters!

Learn to focus. GOP just called her divisive...

Jen B.   April 15th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I have reached the conclusion that a vote for Clinton would be a vote for corruption and lies.
As the #1 recipient of funding from lobbyists her hands are tied. Their interests will be protected first and foremost.
She comes across as too autocratic, her way or the highway, unlikely she would attract bipartisan support .
Her credibility is shot, in part because of sniper fire.

Teri   April 15th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Whatever happened to Hillary's 35 years of experience?

Oh wait, that was a lie wasn't it.

Hillary lies so much it makes me sick to just look at her.

Obama or McCain '08

Its True   April 15th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Hillary, you were in the Senate at te time, why didn't you speak out then about what the nation can do. Show us evidence of your actions after 9/11. What exactly are these positive changes that YOU made? Besides voting for the US to engage in an illegal war. You sure didn't find jobs for upstate New Yorkers...

John, Washington DC   April 15th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Please don't end the show – the Republicans are enjoying this too much. You two are making McCain look like a saint.

Spirit of America   April 15th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Not only Bush, but Obama is abundantly unready for the presidency. Or does a few months of being a US Senator and accomplishing nothing make a politician fit to be president?

Shannon   April 15th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

people, read the comments here, all the Obama supporters are so hate filled, nine out of ten Obama supporter's posts call names, insult, spew hate. It's just laughable, they talk about hope and change, and all they can do is attack. Seriously, what is wrong with you people. Hope and change...LOL!

gary   April 15th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

MIKE 100% RIGHT. O.B. SUPPORTERS ARE ABOUT THE MOST LOST MINDED PEOPLE I HAVE EVERSEEN. HE IS ALREADY DIVIDING THIS COUNTRY WITH HATE AND THEY CANT SEE IT.WHEN THIS COUNTRY FALLS WORST THAN 911 ,MAYBE THEY WILL REALIZE ,OR MAYBE NOT.O.B. IS NOTHING BUT A CHICAGO CON MAN.HE WILL NOT OPEN HIS LIFE UP LIKE HRC HAS TO THE WHOLE WORLD. THE HATERS ARE RUINING THEIR CHANGES FOR REAL CHANGES.THE ONLY PRAYER THEY GOT IS HRC. NOSTRADAMUS HAS PREDICTED THIS ELECTION LIKE MANY OTHER PREDICTIONS. SO FAR THEY ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY. HE PREDICTED HATE, RACE AND DIVISION. HE ALSO PREDICTED 911 . WHAT HE PREDICTS ABOUT THE WRONG PRESIDENT ISNT PRETTY. I THINK YOU ALL TO CHECK THIS OUT. HE HAS BEEN ACCURATE WITH EVERY READING. MAYBE THE YOUNG DONT KNOW WHO NOSTRADAMUS IS. SO YOU CLINTON HATERS ,YOU BETTER OPEN YOUR EYES TO YOUR OWN CANIDATE, NOT YOUR EARS. WAKE UP BEFORE ITS TO LATE. GO HRC.

Patrick   April 15th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hmmm he seems like he hanlded things alright to me.

He found out who attacked us, removed them from power in Afghanistan, and is trying to install democracy in places that oppressed their own people. What else was he supposed to do? Hilary has no shame.

Gabriela   April 15th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Obama is the new Bill Clinton and she cant handle it.

Grif   April 15th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

It wasn't his idea... It was his Father's...

Keith in CA   April 15th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

THE TONYA HARDING OF POLITICS STRIKES AGAIN!

(Did any of her handlers remind her that invoking 9/11 didn't work too well for Rudy G.?) The President did ask for something after 9/11. He wanted war with Iraq and Hillary gave him the vote he sought.

This sounds like a slam on Bush, but it also sounds like a very thinly veiled swipe at Obama's presumed inexperience.

I'll take the "inexperienced" senator over the "experienced" soulless bottom feeder any day.

Tim   April 15th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Bush failed, and you fell in lock step right behind him Hill-Dog. You voted for the war without reading the intelligence reports and now you claim that you werent there, you had nothing to do with it, it was all Bush! Yeah.... right. The people of Penn see right through you!

Allan   April 15th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Your disappointment now at Bush's failures only serves to highlight what a craven toady you were to him when you could have made a difference.

But you voted to authorize the war, remember? You were for it before you were against it.

Snipers don't miss   April 15th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Susan MO

You just sold everyone on why NOT to take you seriously.

Lou   April 15th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

OH NO SHE DIDN'T! That one will cost her...you can't use 9/11 in your negative campaigning...doesn't that woman have any shame?

President Obama to be   April 15th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Isn't it baffling how a supposedly unpatriotic person has been able to inspire thousands of people who have never even participated in an election in their life (I'm one) and garner the support of millions upon millions of voters?

Hmm. Maybe he is patriotic. Maybe he is the most patriotic candidate. Who else is [honestly] speaking out for ordinary Americans' rights, and veterans' rights?

Patriotism is standing up for what's right.

And what baggage does he have?

All the baggage McClinton has thrown at him hasn't stuck yet.

McCain has Iraq and the economy and there'll be no shedding those.

I won't even begin to list her's.

Obama 08 – hop aboard

pc   April 15th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Clinton is not ready for the presidency either. She is an opportunist and she says what people want to hear. She is not real and she doesn't relate to people's pain. She will say and do anything to get a vote. The only one qualified to be president is Obama.

Go Obama!

Michael   April 15th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Ric? Please...shut up.

Your comments are nothing but racist and biggoted themselvs and to be honest? You're looking like a complete fool.

ILoveAmerica   April 15th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Hillary herself is READY of course -

Ready to fabricate stories of her bravery under fire.

Ready to distort and misrepresent harmless comments by her opponents.

Ready to spend most of her energy trying to diminish some other person, while claiming to be in the "Solutions Business."

Ready to follow any course of action that might make her look TOUGH.

Ready to ignore the obvious collective will of her party, whenever that conflicts with her personal ambitions.

Priscilla Flanagan   April 15th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Obama has been making fun of Hillary every day since last January. It has hurt his popularity little by little. Hillary is smart enough to keep quiet and picking up some voters from Obama. It shows that Obama has bad attitude . It is not good for a president to have bad attitude all the times. Big Smile from me!!!!

Jo   April 15th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

How has Obama insulted half of America?? HE HASN"T

Obama speaks the truth !!

Hillary is the one who lies every day.

Hillary will never get my vote. No one I know of will vote for her.

Obama '08

Joe Virginia   April 15th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Hillary should and spare the American people from reflecting on all the wasted time Bill Clinton spent defending himself and actions after his sex scandal. People should note that Pres Bush was a governor and had held political positions PRIOR to his presidency... he is just someone who doesn’t have a good sense of judgment ... The experience claim that Hillary is trying to carve here is cheap since Washington has a lot of experienced politicians but has not done a lot to change the status quo... if experience counts much then why are we finding ourselves in the whole mess. We need politicians with courage to fight the established Washington machinery (like Mark Penn and his cronies – Hillary’s adviser / lobbyist) plus, when she claims that she will be ready on day 1... Is she referring to having Bill run the country again in the shadows? this is because I don’t see how she got the experience to run the country on day 1 when she hasnt been a president before. Was she in Bill's administration. I bet Bill is gonna be the SUROGATE president and who wants to see him run the country again? Hillary, it is too late for you to be the nominee. We already have one. HILLARY, STOP DENIGRATING OUR NOMINEE!!!

thelemonkid   April 15th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Wow–now she is trying to link Obama with Bush?!? Come on, people! This is a Democrat spewing Republican bull in your faces and you let her get away with it! This is a most evil, evil kind of politics, and I will be so glad to see her leave this race. Supers, please put this woman out of her misery...and out of ours.

What elitist arrogance. Hillary, you have met your match–the majority of us see through you–we see through you because underneath all your faces, you have sold your soul. That is unfortunate.

dp   April 15th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

And you bought into his appeal and voted for Iraq war.

Hillary is unstable   April 15th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Please superdelegates, one way or another, please get this over with. This is getting to be really painful. I'm an Obama supporter, but I just want the drama queen to stop.

karela   April 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

As far as who's ready, one thing is sure-–We're not ready for Hillary.

We're not ready for endless drama–again.
We're not ready for endless lies–again. We're not ready for endless spin. Can you even imagine how she would spin everything if she was actually the president? It boggles the mind. She'd spin everything with foreign governments too, and America would lose ever more goodwill. Go home to your mansion Hill. We've got serious work to do and we can't play all these ugly games with you.

OC   April 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary or McCain 08. Nobody else is worthy!

Now for Obama   April 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

So what the hell is she talking about, who cares about Bush's past, what will you do for our future, besides lie to us

vince - Phoenix - (forgive me cnn, for I have sinned)   April 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Some of the posts are showing 'their' "true colors" (wink-wink.. get it)..

they're showing their confederate flag "heritage".. (wink-wink)....

(psssst.... am I using the "right" ""code"" words?)

April in Texas   April 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary you are anything other than ready... Well you are ready to lie to get what you want, break to peer presure with your shots and drinking, and ready to laugh off your lies of sniper fire in Bosnia. Talk about patriotizm you dont have it. Keeping Penn involved in your campaign while he and your husband do business with CAFTA and then you claim you dont support it, but your own transcripts from the whitehouse show you were heavily involved in NAFTA which you also claim to be against. I could go on but..........

This typical white woman in Texas believes Obama is ready to be the POTUS..

Obama 08

Now I vote for Hillary!!!!!   April 15th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

i'm not surprised the top comment made it thru. You keep blogging me out because I know support Hillary. It was different when I supported Obama. Shame on CNN.

Now I vote for Hillary!!!!!   April 15th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

hey, what's up ..... why are my blogs being blocked!!!! This one will make it, I'm sure!!! Loser new station .....

Gobama   April 15th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

The Clintons should ALSO take much responsibility for Americans allowing Bush denying Al Gore!

Had the Americans not become cynical as a result of the Clintons Monica scandal and 'in your face' Billy lie to the American people, Al Gore would be President; 911 would not have happened; Iraq would not have happened; US present economic meltdown would not have happened, etc, etc.

And the way the self-absorbed & self-destructive Clintons are campaigning, they cold AGAIN cause an imploding of the Democratic chances in November, for a THIRD TERM OF McBUSH!

Brendose, Oceanside CA   April 15th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Yes Hillary.....and if Al Gore was our President at that time.......maybe the attacks would have never happened!

L MIAMI FLORIDA   April 15th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

OBAMA AND AWOL BUSH = MORE OF THE SAME = COVER UPS,

SCANDALS, AND LIES LIES AND MORE LIES !

OBAMA HAS MORE MAFIA FRIENDS THAN VITO CORLEONE !
READ THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE AND THE WASHINGTON POST
AND EDUCATE YOURSELVES!

Jen DFW   April 15th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

if obama is the nominee the it will be john kerry all over what a disappointment for the democrats

lin   April 15th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Obama is less than not ready, Every time he makes a gaf he blames everybody else but himself, It's usually his response is we have to have a debate or a discussions on race. We don't need anothewr rev. Wright we need a president ready to govern. Obama nuts should put him the head of a church and debate all their yuppy views and sing kumbaya.

MY   April 15th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

It is interesting that she is using the words of a failed presidential candidate.

Jane, DC   April 15th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Thanks, Captain Obvious! The title might as well have been: "CLINTON: THE SKY IS BLUE"

Since Clinton claims experience to be so important, here's how her logic plays out: (1) Dick Cheney has 8 more years of experience than Hillary Clinton in foreign policy. (2) Therefore, Dick Cheney is more qualified than Hillary Clinton to be President.

Oops...something doesn't work there with that logic.

JL   April 15th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

wow what is this a group of 3 year old kids?

Hillary first choice
Obama Second choice
then Nader 3rd choice

No McCain!

Matt A   April 15th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

No, Noah. It is the dumb thing to do.

Bill   April 15th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

mmmmmhh I have heard these remarks before, Obama saying 911 was used as an instrument of fear, and when Americans came in droves to rallying behind Bush he told them to go shopping.
Good Hilary finally got it. But if Bush was unready, what were you when you supported him to go to war?

jaci in oregon   April 15th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

amen sister!!! this is the most truthful thing you've said yet! the shrub is a monstrous disaster, and has been his whole life!

are you for real ric? "hand us over to our enemies"?? how can you not laugh at that idiocy? it must be a REALLY sucky life to buy into all of the lies and hate; you're the FOX "news'" dream come true! it's people like ric that got us stuck with 2 terms of bush-clueless, ignorant, daddy complex, get their "news" from idiots on FOX. it would be pathetically hilarious, except that those people somehow manage to get to the polls and vote!

Jbecks   April 15th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

'unready' sounds like a term Bush would make up.

Jbecks   April 15th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I cannot believe half of my party supports this woman . . . STILL!!!! And these supporters make comments as ignorant and irrational as she does. Can't you people see through political BS? 3/4 of voting America disgusts me. I'm gonna go puke.

MY   April 15th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I do remember W calling on our patriotism. So I would like to act like her and twist her words. Millions donated money, donated blood, volunteered for the red cross, joined the military is she suggesting that Americans are heartless losers who do not help each other when times are down. All we did was go shopping so our government could get rich with taxes. Don't belittle our contributions and be so dispairaging.

Tejano   April 15th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

How lame. Does she have any clue as to what it takes to run a country? I don't think so. Bush did everything for the victims of 9/11 while the Congress including her fought him all the way. They were still "BITTER" over losing the election in 2000. and never got over it.
Then in 2004 they got theri butts whipped again and the bitterness continued.

Get over it you lost. and you will lose again.

This country is for the brave not the foolish.

For Hillary   April 15th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Bona Proud,
Bill Clinton ran a government. The State of Arkansas. Obama is a green Senator with the audacity to think he is ready. Obama has a high profile supporter Ted "Kennedy"...... You must have missed what he said....... the bitter part is the media twist. It was one of Obama's high profile supporters who ratted on him by taping what he said about the folks in Penn. Read it........ those supporters he was talking to, all maxed out their contributions. $2300.00 each. Those ARE elitists and they support him and he supports them!!!!!!!!!

Demetrios   April 15th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Bush was "Unready" for President?...Ya Think???
I knew that one the 1st day..whart with all the Bushisms "Strategery"..etc.. and his picks for the rest of the Keystone cops there in Washington.

Franky   April 15th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

“The President literally could have asked us to do anything, calling on our patriotism and our unity,” she said. "But he only asked us to draw on our wallets and go shopping."

No offense Hillary but what are you trying to say about our President at that time???? Don't go there Hillary, don't go there......that's a different time and place and don't forget that you approved something that I'm sure everybody is familiar with.....

Danny   April 15th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Very true Bush wasn't qualify and unready too President but his brother
cheating for him that's why he got President and that why we got 9/11.

John   April 15th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Goodwill? Unity?

Hillary, I know Mother Teresa and you are nowhere close to being a Mother Teresa on this one!!!

You show all the signs of being another Bush. You have been so negative, divisive and a constant liar!!

Hillary, GIVE AMERICA A BREAK!!!

MD   April 15th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

SEE WHO IS SAYING THIS.........VERY FUNNY!

BEING THE HOUSEWIFE AND LISTENING TO BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT THE DAY ON HIS JOB - DOESN'T QUALIFY HER TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

OBAMA – 11 YEARS EXPERIENCE (8 – IL, 3+ US SENATE); 8 YEARS LAW PROFESSOR

HILLARY – 7 YEARS EXPERIENCE (US SENATE)

ROY   April 15th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

GUESS WHO IS TALKING?????
NO MRS CLINTON YOU ARE NOT READY TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE USA. THINK TWICE ABOUT HOW YOU ARE SPLITTING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WITH A VERY POOR NEGATIVE ADDS. SHAME ON YOU AND AS A DEMOCRATIC I DO FEEL EMBARESS TO HAVE YOU IN THIS RACE. NEVER EVER WOULD VOTE FOR YOU....AND I GUESS YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE USE OF GUNS? WHAT A SHORT MEMORY.....DO YOU REMENBER OR DO YOU KNOW THAT PA HAS THE HIGHIST MURDER RATE IN THE USA?WHAT IS YOUR POINT LOSER?

Charles, Austin   April 15th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

She was a willing accomplice to Dubya's policies from the war to flag burning legislation to the bankrupcy Bill. the little chicken hawk just finally found her voice to criticize the commander in chief while she's running for office. I say too little too late....

Jim   April 15th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Bush wasn't ready just like Obama, a little boy, is not ready either. I don't know where CNN gets its polls but they must skew the number to reflect more black voters. It doesn't matter though, I expect Clinton to win by over 10%. Just following other polls not mentioned in the CNN articles denote that Hillary may be up by more than 15%. Obama just sit back and watch a landslide win for Hillary. Make your speech now because you need to read very well on your speech to convince the public of your resounding loss.

ds   April 15th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Bush downfall was incompetence and lack of character rather than inexperience. Unfortunately, all the made-up experience in the world can't give you character.

cathy   April 15th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Hillary, You are ruining the Democratic Party's chances for the presidency. When John McCain gets elected in November, the party will have to look no further than you for blame.

Renee   April 15th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I think she talks way too much smack. Who in congress is going to help her put her so-called solutions through? Republicans cant stand her and she is on very thin ice with the democrats. Unbelievable.

Linda of Atlanta   April 15th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

No attack will go unused by Mrs. Clinton. She will use any phrase, any person, or any tragedy to try to garner support for her manic run for the presidency.
Her belting down the beer and the shot of whiskey was so pathetic. I guess she thinks we want a President who might be drunk at 11:00 p.m or 3:00 a.m. The reality is that not all Blue collar workers drink. She has gotten so "out of touch" until she does not recognize that her behavior stereotypes the very people she claims to understand.

Stephen   April 15th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Obama supporters couldnt be happier criticizing Hillary. Even if she criticizes Bush, they still attack her.

They are a sad, BITTER bunch.

Mary   April 15th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hillary would say ANYTHING just to get into the Whitehouse.

This is her stand on her husband.

Oh, I disagreed on everything that Bill did wrong but I agreed on everything he did right. Can I say that and get away with it?

Too funny. Hillary is the DEM FLIP FLOPPER

Hillary has my VOTE   April 15th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

It is awfully odd to me that everytime this woman opens her mouth, the same herd of idiots has something negative to say about it. Get a life. Some of you people don't deserve air to breathe.

For Hillary   April 15th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

It is truly amazing how the Obama supporters can only recite the media hype put out on Hillary. No minds of their own since they can't recite any real facts. It is also why they are so impressed with Obama, all the media hype on him too. The truth about Obama is coming out soon, then all of you will pretend you were smart about him all along.
Hillary is our next President

Sonia CA   April 15th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

That is right Hillary. He put us in the mess we are today, everyone hate americans, we are in a recesion, we can't afford food anymore, can't afford a house, and Bush wants to go to the opening ceremony of the Olympics? He has no brains, he was NEVER ready he will never be ready for anything important.

Rufus Racine, WI   April 15th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Obama could live a 1000 years and he would still not be ready; he is nothing but a semislick snake oil salesman who enjoys putting his foot in his mouth and sucking toes...

Jonze   April 15th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Well couldn't Dubya claim White House experience since his Father was President?

Ric   April 15th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

If not Hillary then Mc Cain '08. Never B. Hussein Obama. Never!!!
Vote for someone who loves this country!!. Not someone who would hand us over to our enemies.
Obama = racist church, anti American

Donna, FL   April 15th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I support Hillary Clinton 100%. Some should take a good long look at the baggage of Obama, and this is just what we know about now.

Looks like its going to be President McCain. Sounds like the dems are going to crash and burn.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 15th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Bill Clinton, was one of the greenest candidates vying for the presidency in the early 1990's. Where does Hillary Clinton get off saying that Barack Obama is not ready?

Don't rattle our chains Hillary, just because you have all of those high profile "elitist" supporters behind you, does not automatically transform you into the person most ready to be President. Their years of experience cannot just rub off on you, so give it a break. Stop wearing a halo that does not belong to you!

Joe   April 15th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Funny how Hillary thought differently a few years ago and voted with Bush on going to an unwarranted Iraq war.

Funny how Hillary didn’t learn from her mistakes and votes with Bush on Iran. THIS VOTE WAS ONLY MONTHS AGO!!!

Hillary again trying to have it both ways. Stop the FLIP FLOP. You are appearing to be the DEMS FLIP FLOP candidate. Wherever Hillary goes, she pretends she’s lived there all her childhood!!! Too funny!!!

Susan MO   April 15th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I voted for Bush, and now.........

We are ready for Hillary Clintoin For President.

Not Obama........not after he was SO rude to the people of Pennsylvania. And then 'made light of it'........which is laughing about it.

Clinton 08

Mk   April 15th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

So my question is this:
When did HRC Become the hands down expert on who or who is NOT ready to be president?
I despise Bush, but I don't think Hillary is the person who gets to decide who has the qualifications. Last time I checked it that job belonged to the Voters. She is quite full of herself these days.

Cal Jim 2   April 15th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The real truth of the matter is that Hillary Clinton, should have run for President in the '2000' election. The only reason she didn't, is she thought to build more experience, for herself and the American people. She could not have known, that Bush would have stolen the nomination from McCain. Or, that Bush could have stolen the G.E., from a willing Al Gore. How could anyone have known, that to not run against Al Gore, for the democratic nomination in '2000', would have ended us up in this mess, we find ourselves in now. Hillary, should have run in '2000', Al Gore, who was so willing to give up the presidency, could have just given the democratic nomination to Hillary back then. Florida would have been a very different outcome. We would now be in the best finacial condition, we've ever been in as a people, and as a Nation. Also, the attack on us, if it would have happened at all, would have been properly dealt with. But, we do still have a chance to make thing right. We still have a chance to nominate Hillary Clinton, to win the G.E. in Nov. God help us, if we fail to put things right. There is no way, that with the un-Patroitic people, and personal baggage, Mr.Obama carries, that he can beat a very Patrotic, John McCain. It just won't happen.

deb   April 15th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

This woman is a disgrace to the Democratic Party. She has lost and she will do ANYTHING to keep her foot in the door. It's time for the superdelegates to slam that door in her face and let us support our nominee, she can't win without stealing the nomination and EVERYBODY who isn't supporting her (or more appropriately hoping the 109 million rub off on them)knows it.

moeen   April 15th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Bush did it and Hillary did it: "LIED"

Stop Stirring The Cauldron Hillary   April 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

This coming from the unstable elitist whose emotional and mental meltdown we've been forced to witness since Coronation Day (Feb 5th) came and went with her head still continuing to remain tiaraless.

End the madness.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 15th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Ardnuas,

I wish I was liquored up when I hear Hillary's voice.

WhosehadEnough   April 15th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I don't always agree with Senator Clinton......but she is absolutely right on this!! President Bush had the opportunity to show great leadership after 9/11 attacks and become a great President.......instead he leaves a failed legacy and a stagnant war in Iraq by his go-it-alone foreign policy.

Fernandez   April 15th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hillary thinks she is ready and prepared to lead on day one. But, the American people think otherwise. You can see the evidence on how she runs her campaign; its just a recipe for disaster on the part of the clintons

Cowboy Jack   April 15th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Sen. Obama: you've badly damaged your chances to win in Nov.... please step aside for the good of the party

arthurW from Virginia   April 15th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

By all counts her hubsand was inexperienced and 'not ready' of the job either. No National Defense or International experience... but he didn't do too badly. While Carter had lots of both, but his presidency had lots of problems. I would say that the Obama campaign has run circles around Hillary's -given that she had a 30 percent lead in the polls when this all started last year. I would say that all these arguements about experience are rather specious.

Huntingdon PA   April 15th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Yes Hillary Yes!

Obama is an idealistic elitist and will never be President.

Go Hillary Go! You are the only hope to beat McCain.

Hillary '08 & '12

Brian   April 15th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

How is Obama anything like bush? He communicates with people, he addresses issues, he has the highest moral code of any candidate in recent memory, he doesn't spout talking points like you Hillary. His campaign is not reliant on attack-dog politics like bush and yourself. The comparison is laughable and does not look favorably upon your judgment. I agree that you should not drop out of the race but you need to reconsider your approach because you are tearing your country and party into the gutter.

Sue   April 15th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

YOU, sEN.. CLINTON, ARE NO MORE READY THANi AM TO BE pRESIDENT. tHEDIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND ME IS I HAVE HONOR AND INTEGRITY.

Hanley in Philadelphia   April 15th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I'm so glad that the Obabmites have time to sit around and twist every occurrence or comment into an anti-Hillary diatribe. How immature and sad it all sounds! Hillary is pointing out correctly how unfortunate it is when someone lacks the experience to make good use of people's good felelings as Bush failed to do, and you try to turn that into an attack on Hillary. Shame!

Then, we have Obama making what is possibly the most divisive comment made in the campaign so far and trying to accuse others of creating distractions and divisiveness - just like his supporters. The people of PA will see through all the haze, and the voters in the remaining states will follow - just as the majority of voters in ALL of the major states did.

Terry from VA   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

She is like the bunny, she keeps going and going and going.

She is not ready now nor will she ever be ready to be a great leader. Great leaders are courageous in take stances for the right reason, not because the stances are popular. Mrs. Clinton does not understand that concept. It is difficult to listen to her now because nothing she says has much creditability. If she really believed what she is quoted as saying in the piece, she should have never voted to give W. authorization to use force (under any circumstances) she would have never voted to declare the Iran Guard a terrorist organization.

She is not ready

Newman   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hillary, I am deeply offended by your remarks today. You are the most arrogant wicked woman I have ever known. You need to admit you are unelectable and uncaring to Americans' needs. If you need a sign from God that you should quit, then you shall have it next week when you lose Pennsyvania. Obama will be our president and we will love him. The day after you lose, Edwards is going to make a phone call to Obama. And then we can move forward. Obama for a new America.

Eric C   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

She can't run a campaign... If she can't run a campaign that can keep itself under control, and not go bankrupt every few months how the hell can she run our country.

She can't.

Maybe the fire at her campaign building last week was them burning it down for the insurance money...

getting desperate....

She can't run something as small as this campaign, but her supporters expect her to be able to run this country.

She can't handle the budget on her campaign but her supporters think she can handle the nation's budget.

Doesn't add up..

Obama 2008... The ONLY choice.

For all you supporters of if not Clinton then Mccain.... think of this quote of his I just found.

"I hate the gooks, I will hate them for as long as I live"

Sounds like the kind of guy to run our country huh.

You people make me sick. You would vote for someone who is the opposite of Clinton and four more republican "Bush" years out of spite... how can you say you care about the country if you are willing to do that... immature fools,

midora   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

What's she saying is probably right, but the problem I have is that HILLARY is the one who is saying it. She is so self-righteous and know-it-all. She must makes me tired.

Enrique, Chicago   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Don't you get it Hillary? We don't want a person who has lied about her foreign policy experience to have the power of the presidency. You have lost a lot of respect as a result of your blatant lies and the way you've run your campaign.

therealist   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Bush was the governor of Texas, 6th largest economy in the world. What do the jr senators have to match up with that??

Romney is right, Obama and Hillary's experience combined and multiple by 2 is still short of a dime..

pablof   April 15th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

So you gave the authority to go to war to somebody that wasn't ready?

We will need to rally around whoever wins the nomination and at this point looks very much like Obama will win. I doubt that many of Clinton's base of supporters would actually vote for McCain when they find out he left his ex wife to immediatly turn around and marry his present wife and with her family's wealth that backed him for politics in the first place. Or perhaps they just love his flipflopping on issues.

Lisa   April 15th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Hillar Cllinton is not trustworthy. She definitely is not qualified to be the next president of the United States.

@americans   April 15th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

And So Are You Hillary!

You And Bush Have One Thing In Common – LIARS!!!!

Doreen Augusta Maine   April 15th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Doesn't it make you wonder what to hell she dreams of at night. She comes out of nowhere with these ideas. It is like whatever her brain thinks, her mouth says.

American Girl   April 15th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Hillary is sad and mad!

She has split the party.

How is she going to be seen as sincere in her support when Barack wins.

She and Bill will com across as the Liars that they are.

It will be interesting to get taped recordings of what they are saying to the Super Delegates.

Ian   April 15th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Can Obama, Clinton, or McCain run this country right into the ground?

YES THEY CAN!!!!!

AZM   April 15th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

It warms my heart to see so many democrats now turn on the royal Clinton family....

Go Obama... Go Hillary... either way just go until November!

Kristin   April 15th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hillary's campaign has been a case study in poor management. Hillary isn't ready either. She will never be ready.

Magicman   April 15th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I am a Clinton supporter, but with all those lies........how can I vote for a liar? I am switching to Barack, at least he will tell the truth even when it hurts! Bill lies, Hillary lies........I bet Chelsea is a chip of the old block.

Isaac   April 15th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Yikes, these comments people! All she is saying is Bush squandered what could have been an opportunity to bring American's and the world together. She is only saying an administration run by her would not let that kind of thing happen.

fred2 the idiot took my name   April 15th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

At 3:00 Obama will be in bed with the devil!!

Elizabeth   April 15th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Hillary didn't know what was going on in the whitehouse how can she possibly run the country?

Another Republican for Barack Obama.

I'm going to make another donation.

We can work together to make the necessary changes so everyone will benefit. Yes, we can.

TEXAS

TM in Sacramento   April 15th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Bush's response is typical of politicians who think we Americans have nothing to learn from the rest of the world and he wouldn't know the first thing about uniting people from different perspectives for a common purpose. There is only one person still in the race who has the outlook and skills to do that, he has inspired millions to get involved in a political process they had all but written off. I think Hillary's point is right on, unfortunately she's not the person who is ready for the challenges we face, Obama is.

I have studied politics and world events all my life, I read the paper, and I vote and volunteer, and as an almost 40 white woman I have never been more proud of my country and more optimistic about our future. Thank you fellow Americans.

Doug   April 15th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

wow, Noah, 1000 dollars to Hillary! seriously, I could use that money to buy my wife a boob job, maybe buy a rare hamster breed. you know, something less wasteful!

Magicman   April 15th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Hillary! Tired at 11pm, snoring and incoherent at 3am when the phone rings. Bill nowhere to be found at 3am. phone rings, Hillary answers with a lie!
Obama 08!!!

Politically Speaking   April 15th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Wow Hillary. This is getting really sad.

fred2 the idiot took my name   April 15th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

AMEN Hillary!!

Obama would be the same as Bush!!

Down with Obama....NO YOU CAN'T!!!

KnorKnor   April 15th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

It is ridiculous to attack Bush in relation to 9/11.
Not that I agree with Bush but to attack him in relation with 9/11 is low.
Hillary what is this for a kind of campaigning?
I like Hilary when she keeps her mouth closed and hope Pensylvania thinks the same way next week.
Hope this is the last primary because her campaign is going more in the direction of insulting people then talking about issues these days.

Juan from L.A.   April 15th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I am sorry but what makes her more ready than him. He was governor of his state. One of the biggest states in the nation. Executive experience. Now bear in mind I am no fan of President Bush. She didn't have a clearance when she was first lady. Waht did she do? She claims to have visited 80 countries. But I bet thats another lie like the Sniper and shooting when I was baby stories. She is were she is at by default of her getting the role in New York just because she was the ex-president's wife!!! She is not ready.

Katy Hill Prescott, Az.   April 15th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Wasn't Clinton around in the Senate on Sept. 11? I don't recall her doing any of the things she says Bush didn't do.

GO HILL!!!!!!   April 15th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Does the BO campaign pay college students to jump on new stories and blog all day? It's funny that the first several blogs to new stories tend to be Hillary Haters :) Then, as the blogs fill in, they even out and tend to be pro-Hillary.....

Jerry   April 15th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

If he wans't ready, why did she gave him her support to go to the war?

Jyfranca   April 15th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

If Bush was not ready and unexperienced,why ,Hillary you voted for war?I remember your speech you said you had read the intelligence and its the judgement and tough decision you made.And this time you steal Biden long time argument for political gain.Leave Bush outa this.You have Obama to think about.You may end even miss a chance of appearing in ballot in november.Barak is your nightmare

Juliet   April 15th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

9/11 was plotted during Clinton's administration. Bush was inaugurated the year of the attack. Both Clinton and Bush failed to protect us. We need new leadership. Obama 08.

Emma in CA   April 15th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It is getting rather late for new campaign language which criticizes Bush and Obama. Many voters understand that Obama was not talking to them personally about their destitution and there is a great chance they have a healthy self-esteem that does not induce them to throw insults at
a Presidential candidate who understands the dire state of many Americans.

Hillary Clinton lacks the life experiences which could have helped her image and her ability to live in the world with respectful behavior toward others.

Mike   April 15th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

There is no question that Bush was not ready to be the leader of a boy scout troop let alone the U.S. He proved himself to be a complete idiot and squandered a chance to make us a true force for peace in the world. He should been on the scaffold with Saddam. He is a traitor and should be tried for war crimes.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 15th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Bill Clinton had the opportunity to take out bin Laden before 9/11but failed to do so and the Bush administration reminded us of that. As far as Bush goes, he still isn't ready. Hillary is treading on dangerous ground if she's "aiming" at Obama on this one, so I suggest she go duck hunting. Vote Obama.

JERRY   April 15th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

HILLARY IS THE BEST...GOOO HILLARY!!!!!!!!

John - Maryland   April 15th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

enough already!!! You are dissing everyone including your own party and some of it's leaders. When will you stop.....talk about substance that americans care about and if not talk up yourself:

1) How you were tought to shoot a gun/rifle
2) How You evaded sniper fire in Bosnia
3) How you go to church every sunday and the holy sprit talks to you
4) How much you spent from the money you and hubby recieved from the columbians

Geeeez – There are a lot more thinks you can talk about yourself. You are making Bush look good.

Mike   April 15th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

No Hillary. He asked you to give him authorization to go to war with Iraq. And YOU gave him that authorization.

Hillary is unstable   April 15th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Billary is not electable. There's too much ugliness there.

Michael in ND   April 15th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Hey Jack, get a clue. Hillary is right on. Bush did not bring the country together after 9/11. DUH! She isnt using 9/11 for anything. Read the CNN posting again. DUH! You must be a "typical white person" from small town North Dakota who clings to guns/religion when things go bad. *giggle*

VOTE CLINTON!

Jane   April 15th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I'm so tired of hearing this woman YAK YAK YAK. It will be SO SWEET when Obama wins the nomination so she will finally shut up!

Remember people - All you need to know about Hillary Clinton are these three big words --

HILLARY THE MOVIE. RENT IT, BUY IT, GET IT AMAZON.COM.

IT'S THE OBJECTIONAL TRUTH ABOUT HILLARY CLINTON – EXPOSED.

Ross in MD   April 15th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Hillary is the Democrat's version of Bush – an unqualified, incompetent, dishonest person who got by on family connections.

Does anyone really think Hillary Rodham would even be considered for Senate, much less the Presidency, were it not for Bill?

We've seen her disaster of a campaign and the poor judgement she has displayed in front of our eyes. No thanks, we don't want you as president.

Marguerite Outlaw   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I hope everyone realize that this is a testing period for whomever is selected as our nominee. I surely hope we will have the maturity to rally around and give support to our Democratic Nominee.

Realistic   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Hillary is the only candidate out there who is less truthful that W. And that, dear friends, says an awful lot.

But what it should highlight is this: Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and others in the Bush Administration had far more actual experience than either current Democratic candidate - and look where that experience got us.

It is about judgment, not experience.

Not supporting NAFTA.

Not supporting the war.

Not telling porkies about being under sniper fire.

Steve   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

She voted to go to War. Where was her complaints about President Bush's inexperience then? Please.

Ross in MD   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Hillary is the Democrat's version of Bush – an unqualified, incompetent, dishonest person who got by on family connections.

Does anyone really think Hillary Rodham would even be considered for Senate, much less the Presidency, were it not for Bill?

We've seen her disaster of a campaign and the poor judgement she has displayed in front of our eyes. No thanks, we don't want you as president.

Bushwacked   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

The man was clearly an idiot and he got voted in anyway. Oh - I forgot - the Supreme Court put him in office, with a little help from his brother in Florida.

Sometimes the people get what they deserve. You vote for an idiot you get an idiot.

Nobody is truly ready to be president who hasn't been there - but at least we don't have any idiots running this year so there is some hope.

Eugene, OR

Jane   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I'm so tired of hearing this woman YAK YAK YAK. It will be SO SWEET when Obama wins the nomination so she will finally shut up!

Remember people - All you need to know about Hillary Clinton are these three big words --

HILLARY THE MOVIE. RENT IT, BUY IT, GET IT AMAZON.COM.

IT'S THE OBJECTIONAL TRUTH ABOUT HILLARY CLINTON – EXPOSED.

Tell It Like It Is   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Just ughhhhhhhhhhhh

Jean   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I find it interesting that she would bring this topic up, when it was she who voted to go into Iraq. That moment in history is when we lost the good grace of the rest of the world, and one of the biggest millitary blunders in American history..Hilliary we are not ready for the kind of experience you have!

MD   April 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Stop attacking everyone and everything in sight to make yourself look better.

There is nothing you can say or do to make Americans believe a word you say, after all the lies and "misspeaks."

Independent for Hillary, Pittsburgh   April 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I love this woman...

She will be a great President for all of America!!!

Clinton- McCain '08

Chris, Middletown, CT   April 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

In the end....he had more experience than Hillary....as it wasn't his spouse who was Governor of Texas...he actually had the experience (which says little for experience)

I'm a Republican...who is supporting Obama – many others I know have contributed to him as well – its time to end this. Republicans and Independents will never vote for Hillary....ever

Mike   April 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama will never NEVER be America's pres. There isn't enough young or black people to vote him in. Obama is a uniter, he will unite all kinda of democrats and rep and ind to vote against him in the general. Trust me on that one.

Nate, Denver, CO.   April 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Igamine if Clinton had taken out Bin Laden when he had the chance. 911 may have been just another Tuesday. Bush handled the tragedy better than any Clinton ever could.

ISE   April 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It's not a question of readiness, it's a question of basic competence. Bush, a member of the royal family on the right, had the presidency handed to him, despite the fact that he had proven himself incompetent many times before. Now Hillary, a member of the royal family on the left, wants the presidency, or at least the Democrat nomination, handed to her, after proving her own incompetence in running her campaign. Don't call me an Obama supporter, by the way. I'm an independent who will never vote for any member of a royal family (Bush, Kennedy, Clinton).

Aaron   April 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

“The President literally could have asked us to do anything, calling on our patriotism and our unity,” she said. "But he only asked us to draw on our wallets and go shopping."

______________________________________________________
Actually he asked us to go to war with Iraq...which we did...thanks in no small part to you and your vote, Hillary.

Gary of El Centro, Ca   April 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hillary is pulling out the Republican playbook and trying out everything she finds in there. Play on the fear from 9/11 must have been in there right on page one.

Shutpieholehillary, NY   April 15th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Yo Hillary, finally a truth... now, can you explain how he was able to convince a seasoned senator like yourself to vote for the war in Iraq?

Chut Pata   April 15th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Hmm. So if being the son of a president and ex CIA chief did not groom a young Bush for presidency, how can being the wife of a president would groom and old lady for presidency?

KD   April 15th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Though I am not a fan of Bush... I feel that of all the presidents that have just stepped into office, he was dealt one the worse hands. I don't necessarily agree with how he handled everything, but I don't think that any new president would be ready for that type of thing.

Carrie Pa   April 15th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

No president would have been ready for 911. I think Bush did a good job. It was Iraq that he messed up. Hillary don't flatter yourself!

Steve   April 15th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

If you don't like Obama, that's fine. But try to show some maturity and not call him obviously racist names like "boy". Let's try to keep references to both candidates somewhat civil. To put it in language you'd understand, calling an African American (note: he's half white) "boy" in the 21st Century just makes you look like a dumb, cousin-marrying, sister-chasing cracker. Get over it.

I was a Clinton supporter until she began to reveal herself for the slimy politician she is. I feel like taking a shower each time I read something she's said or done. I do have to say, I agree with her in this case. Bush was not ready to be president. His administration has been an on-going disaster for 8 years. On a happier note, the next president, no matter who it is, will no doubt do a better job. By comparison, my dog could run the country better.

Ardnuas   April 15th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Annie Oakley CAN'T run her campaign without hate and negative energy, how can she run our GREAT country? At 3:00 am when the phone rings, she will be all liquored up!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Rebecca   April 15th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Hillary: YOU are not ready either....just look at the bad decisions you made while in the Senate, as well as the Whitehouse! You filed in the line with the rest of the sheep. We certainly do not need more of the status quo this time, we need a true, courageous leader!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO OBAMA!!! YES, WE CAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott Gaffin   April 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

This is just another example of the "finger-pointing" that goes on during an election year. Instead of telling the voters about the specific changes and programs that a candidate is for, they just tell us how lousy the guy before them is. I believe the voters are tired of hearing rhetoric and want to hear what a candidate is planning to do to fix the problems we all face, regardless of where we come down politically. I know that I'm not alone in this thought, most of the folks I know are sick of the mud slinging that occurs. Wouldn't it be nice if a candidate could just run on a positive platform?

James, PA   April 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Another Hillary doublespeak. Bush is not ready to be president but she teamed up with Bush for the Iraq war.

Mark Vale   April 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Who is Hillary kidding? She is no more ready to be president than either McCain or Obama. Considering her lack of control of her own campaign, her lying or stretch of the imagination and delusions of grandeur, she is hardly ready for zilch!

NickNas   April 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

OK........... Everyone who doesn't see this comment as a very amaturish attack on Obama raise your hands MMMKay??? We will just give you a cookie and some milk and you can take a nap in the corner till we are finished.

That is all.

vince - Phoenix - (forgive me cnn, for I have sinned)   April 15th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Mike...

I'll worry about Rezko when everything abour Norm Hsu and WHOMEVER THE HELL (cause we STILL don't know..) SAUDIS DONATED TO THE CLINTON LIBRARY...

dude... do you REALLY want to put Rezko up against WHITEWATER?

Nando, Florida   April 15th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Hillary go caught up in the George Bush Warmongering CREW. So she has no reason to talk at all about this issue.

OBAMA right on DAY 1

Sean   April 15th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Wasn't it under Bill's watch that the planning and preparation for this attack go down? Didn't Bill have intelligence to take down bin Laden way before this happened?

I just bought a used car. Turns out the last owner didn't take care of it. Didnt' follow the maintenance schedules. Ran it into the ground. A month after I bought it, it broke down. Did I break it? The damage was already done. Blame the last owner.

Len in Washington   April 15th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Invoking 9/11?

Invoking my wrath in the voting booth!

This is shameful.

Len in Washington

Noah   April 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

If you were all honest and you really looked at Hillary Clinton, you would find someone who would be one of America's greatest leaders. Instead, you would rather wallow in gutter talk and tabloid reporting.

I am sending Hillary 1000.00 today to support her bid. And I am not rich, its the right thing to do.

Hillary 08

John Smith   April 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

This issue is "not" about winning as Hillary would have all of us believe. Let me give you this, please read patiently:

Let us say Hillay wins and becomes the President of the U.S. Be honest with yourself,

1. How many Republicans will be willing to carry out her agenda?
2. How many people will she be able to bring together across the parties to get anything done?
3. How many Republicans will immediately start to plan to run against her after 4 years?
4. How many "old and new scandals" is this nation willing to undertake again?

You see, I am over 50 years old and have continued to follow politics all year round:

It is not about winning, it is about the strength to govern!
It is not about having solutions, it is about been about to carry out the solutions!
It is not about being a president, it is about being able to hold the "moral torch" and to bring the people together.

Hilllary cannot do any of these things, period. As Regan once said, people get the type of "government" that are... of them. We have made bad judgments over these years, and this is the last chance, I believe, that God has given to us to redeem our levels of ignorance.

Kay-Arizona   April 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's remarks were/are exactly correct.

Stop the Drama   April 15th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Hillary is lashing out at anyone she can.

She is not ready mentally to be president. I doubt she'd ever be ready.

Obama2008   April 15th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Atleast she's not attacking Obama!!

Juker   April 15th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I can't imagine any situation in which Hillary Clinton could tap into America's wellspring of energy, initiative and goodwill.

Sounds to me like she's campaigning for Barack with that comment.

rachel from oregon   April 15th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

too bad you don't inspire young people either hillary clinton.

John Smith   April 15th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Politics of "fear" and "cynicism." Politics of the "old", not the new.

Think of the
1. Past impechment of the Clintons
2. The lies of Hillary and cost of lives (Whitewater)
3. Failed policies (universal healthcare not attained even after 8 years)
4. The White House missing fils
5. Hillary's vote for the Iraq war (she has blood in her hands)

This is only a very small list. Do we really want this type of employee with such tarnished resume?

republican for obama   April 15th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

But dont forget that we have not been attacked since sep 11....you are entitled to your 2 cents, but thats what they're worth.

Counting Down   April 15th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Well, she sure was ready to vote us in to War with Iraq without reading the NIE (National Intelligence Estimate!) which she stated on Meet the Press earlier this week!!!

Well, weren't you a Senator in NY when 9/11 happend? I don't remember seeing your face all over TV calling for service!

My husband and I lived in Ft. Drum, NY during 2004. He was deployed to Iraq. Vets are being taken advantage of in her home state of NY in the north. I never saw her whie soldiers and their families were struggling just to find housing and living in hotels for weeks!

Sounds to me like she was "unready" to be a senator.

Please post this CNN. It happended in her home state and it means a lot ot my husband (Iraq vet) and I.
Shame on you, Hillary Clinton.

D.Kimbro OHIO   April 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Thats right let's put that power where it belongs in the hands of Big Business. If we can get the people of China to keep footing the bills, then you can continue to fleece the people. It's no wonder Monica came into the picture. Sit down and Shut up!!!

Jed in Texas   April 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

But he did finish reading "My Pet Goat.

OBAMA = VICK   April 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

OBAMA IS THE MICHAEL VICK OF POLITICS!

BRIGHT, UPCOMING SUPERSTAR, BUT HE WILL FALL FLAT ON HIS FACE BECAUSE OF HIS ACTIONS!!!

becky   April 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hillary's experience in this is her vote for the war!

Relevant   April 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

[ "Just think of the days after September 11. Imagine if President Bush had tapped into the wellspring of American energy, initiative and goodwill," she said ]

A wellspring that you yourself could never see your own reflection in, Hillary. Obama has a dead lock on appealing to the American wellspring of energy, initiative, and goodwill. Maybe you could have people tap into the other American wellspring of spite, vitriol, and bitterness.

How dare you invoke the spectre of 9/11 and imply that it will happen again if we elect someone other than you. Have you no decency or sense of propriety at all? Is ANYTHING off limits to you?

TN   April 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU ARE READY!!! YOU STILL HAVEN'T ANWSERED THE QUESTION OF HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED!!! JUST B/C YOU WERE THE 1ST LADY, DOESNT COUNT!!!

NO ONE WILL HAVE EXPERIENCED IN WHAT'S TO COME FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT!!!

I AM SO BITTER AND TIRED OF HILLARY CLINTON!!! I HOPE PA WILL SHUT HER UP!!!

OBAMA 08'

Darth Vadik, CA   April 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Gee, what gave it away Hillary?

Mark-TX   April 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Wait... is she suggesting that in times of trouble we cling to our beliefs with that "patriotism and unity" comment? Because I'm pretty sure she just spent the past 3 days bashing that concept.

Lord Voldemort   April 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Hillary,

Bush could be a 1000 years old, and lived many many lives, he still would not be ready.

Angus McDugan   April 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

OK... Her it comes. She is going to try and tie Obama and Bush together because they are not ready for the office. If Hillary was ready then she would manage her campaign and husband better. This election is a disaster.

Angus in 08!

Lynn in NM   April 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

And Hillary has the experience to know.....what?????

mike   April 15th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

9/ 11-

i believe that was after 8 yrs of billary. So we hold Bush accountable for 9 months he held office.

Billary- another fantasy of the Clintons.

Although i do not agree with Bush- Hillary is a dreamer. Period.

Wake up- incoming from snipers!!

Jack in ND   April 15th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

My God this woman has no shame.

Using 9/11 now to shore up her supposed readiness to be President.

Just when I don't think I can be surprised by her audacity anymore.

What year is this?   April 15th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Does she know she isn't running against Bush?

Mike   April 15th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Obama supporters are too funny. Let me tell you this, your boy Obama has told many lies AND insulted half of america. His new politics is rubbish and his name was mentioned again in the tony rezko trial again yesterday. He and his wife attended a party that was thrown in honor of an Iraqi guy with ties to hamas and hezbola. just wait it is coming and when the tie is made america will look at Obama supporters and laugh at you for voting for someone you don't even know.

Bitter Hillary   April 15th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Hillary is not ready either.

FrankSmith   April 15th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Politics of "fear" and "cynicism" Think of the past scandals

vince - Phoenix - (forgive me cnn, for I have sinned)   April 15th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Randi Rhodes...... WAS RIGHT!

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@HornickCNN: Rudy's reportedly not running for NY SEN or Gov ...
Updated: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:43:48 -0800
@wolfblitzercnn: Redskins-Giants always exciting. Both teams have a lot to prove. And Giants can still salvage playoffs. Skins just need a win.
Updated: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:19:36 -0800
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