April 15, 2008
Posted: 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 in