April 17, 2008
Posted: April 17th, 2008 03:18 PM ET

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Clinton is pledging to begin withdrawal in the first 60 days of her administration.
Clinton is pledging to begin withdrawal in the first 60 days of her administration.

HAVERFORD, Pennsylvania (CNN) – Hillary Clinton declared Thursday she will begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 60 days of becoming president, regardless of what her military advisers say about the situation on the ground at the time.

"You can see which way the questions are going," she firmly told a mostly female audience gathered at Haverford College, a small liberal arts school outside of Philadelphia. "What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

Clinton has faced a slew of hypothetical questions from reporters about withdrawing from Iraq after she said last week that her rival Barack Obama cannot be trusted to end the war.

In making that case to voters and the press, the Clinton campaign has cited an interview with a former Obama foreign policy adviser, Samantha Power, who told the BBC in March that the Illinois senator's pledge to withdraw all combat troops in 16 months was "a best case scenario."

At the Democratic debate in Philadelphia last night, Clinton was asked if she would bring the troops home "no matter what," even if that meant destabilizing the country.

Clinton said yes, promising to do so responsibly and with a strong diplomatic effort in the region.

"Our professional military are the best in the world," she said. "They give their best advice. And then they execute the policies of the president."

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Pennsylvania


Shygyrl   April 17th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

I love how Hillary uses Obama's response word for word regarding who's in charge. Nice try Hillary, but Obama puts it better!

Michael   April 17th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

I have never voted for a president in my life time,but after watching hillary and her two goons from abc news attack barak obama with stupid qustions,and not important issue this was the worst debate I had ever seen. just for this stupidity I will vote this year, and vote OBAMA!!!!

Tk   April 17th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

LYING, LYING, LYING, LYING, LYING, LYING.
OH GOD PLEAS FORGIVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark D. Hiple   April 17th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

I cannot imagine in my wildest imaginings (and they're pretty wild) how anyone can believe a single thing that comes out of Hillary's mouth. How can real Americans be so taken in, so duped by this lying, manuipulating, power hungry woman? She and her husband have both stood in front of the American people and lied, only for the sake of lying! She says that she will bring home the troops within 60 days of her becoming President. Number one, if you beilieve that you are a fool. Number two, seventy days after her becomung President, Iraq will fall into chaos, with its own factions fighting each other, Al-Queda, and Iran for supremacy. The Gov't of Iraq will NOT win that battle. Then we will really see what kind of evil can really be bred by these extremists. THANKS HILLARY, you're the greatest!

Gene   April 17th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Hillary did great last night because last night she was in her arena of expertise. Obama keeps telling the mediators that he wants to talk about the issues.... the mediators keep throwing mud up at both the candidates.

Yeah... Obama looked tired and out of his element.. because Obama is not about the mudslinging. He could've easily brought up issues like Bosnia.. Bill in Columbia.. Peter Paul trial... etc.. but he doesn't... and he gets frustrated when sitting in a debate which was more like an ambush to both candidates than a debate.

Honestly, I wouldn't have been mad at all if Obama graciously excused himself from the "debate" about half an hour into it... flipped off the mediators.. told them that it's people like them who are ruining the country.. and walked away. Honestly, that's what I would've done.

David Laranjeira   April 17th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Thats great, thats just what we need someone in a comfy office in washington telling the generals in the field what they should be doing. It does not take a genius to know that if we withdraw from Iraq right now it will descend into anarchy and chaos. At least Obama acknowledges the ever shifting situation and refuses to press an ideological hardline over the protests of the generals like Bush and now, apparently HC.

Tony, Miami   April 17th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Hillary did you get a xerox copy from Barak?

DrFill   April 17th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

"What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

A rare intelligent statement from Hillary.
Was this before, or after, she reversed herself on the Obama-is-not-electable stance last night?
DrFill

Vig   April 17th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

You know what will sink Obama – his own arrogance. His attitude that he doesn't have to answer to legitimate questions about his behaviors and his affiliations is not a good omen for how he would be accountable if he were to become President. We have had 8 years of George Bush, whose arrogance has killed thousands of people. Obama is not the one. At least with Clinton, she may shoot herself in the foot, place herself up for scorn, but she knows the issues and she is not arrogant. Also, Obama has no sense of humor. I don't trust anyone who has no sense of humor. Obama is a mistake.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 17th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I would not even give Hillary the benefit of telling the American People what they want to hear. You guys are way too smart to fall for that. I think that she is telling the American People what "she thinks" they want to hear!

Jim in FL   April 17th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Her husband was an absolute idiot in the war on terror. Bin Laden himself points to Bill as a motivation for his actions. Bin Laden also points to his surprise at the resistance put up by America under Bush.

I served in Nam. My son-in-law did two tours in Iraq. You Hillary supporting cowards will be hiding behind us when the crap hits the fan if Hillary is ever President, and the terrorists continue their advance as they did under Bill. All I ask is that you stay out of my way, cause otherwise you are good for nothing. Pathetic.

John Smith   April 17th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

What hope is left for the Democrats when even Cheney can poke fun at Hillary regarding the "Sniper fire" lies.

The Republicans are so eager to run against Hillary (an easy bait for them), that they cannot contain their excitement among the Dem candidates.

Why is it that the Republicans always outfox the Dems? Well, given leaders like Hillary, who needs to look elsewhere for enemies?

The thought of an "impeched family" returning to the White House says a lot about some of the Democrats!!! Republicans would have kicked the Clintons from the party a long time ago. But the Dems continue to carry this baggage!

D. from NY   April 17th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Wasn't it Obama who said last night that it was the commander in chief's job to "set the mission" ? I guess Hillary preferred his answer to her own! Maybe she recognizes who the better candidate is after all!

Debbie   April 17th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Who in their right mind believes anything you say Hillary. Everytime I hear her talk – I ask myself can I believe that?

catmom   April 17th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

CNN please post my comments, thank you...

You go Hillary. It is obvious from last nights debate that you are indeed the strongest, most informed candidate. Yes, you do have what it takes to move our country to where it needs to be.

After reading all the blogs and hearing Obama decide that he may not do another debate, I wonder what is he afraid of? If he was such a strong candidate, receiving the same treatment Mrs. Clinton has been receiving shouldn't be a problem. Obama fans have called Hillary Clinton all sorts of vile things, constantly belittle and demean her, her family and supporters but can't handle a debate. How sad.

Texican   April 17th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Hillary and John are the real thing. The other one is the fake.

So we have the politicians direct the wars not our brave and trained soldiers. You politicians lost the last one and almost lost Korea, when you told MacArthur to pull back to the 38th parallel when he had the Chinese on the run and would have take the entire peninsula.

Vietnam would not have happened had MacArthur been allowed to continue until the enemy was defeated.
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The same thing happend in Berlin during WWII. Patton should not have waited for the Russians to come in and divide Berlin. But the Congress pulled the plug on him too and allowed the Soviet Union to control East Berlin for decades.

No thanks I will take my military generals over fickle politicians when it comes to war.

NObama   April 17th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Obama supporters are living proof that our education system is among the most ineffective in the world.

bob   April 17th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Scares all those men that a woman has a clue.

What/ Women can die in battle now but, they can't be Commander in Chief?

She has more b@@@S than most of the generals I met in a 23 Army career.

HILL YEAH!!!

DROSEN   April 17th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

1. Clinton was very strong last night on everything A – Z.
2. I don't believe her.
3. Obama was poor last night and made many mistakes, namely not geting in the mud, but of course, he is a turn the other cheeker.
4. How can anyone think an hour and a half is going to undue 40 already completed elections, with 3 to come – PA, NC, and IA – that is going to be a 10 point victory for HRC, a 10 point victory for O and a tie.

5. HRC is like a girl who got dumped telling the new girl that her boy "smells bad..." and telling all her friends that she really dumped him first.

H O P E for an end to pay for play corruption weThePeeps

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 17th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Mike of Calgary,

Thank you Mike, really well said.

Jill   April 17th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Vote Hillary 08

spencer   April 17th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Boo Hoo Obama. If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. Hillary '08 all the way. Quit babying Obama. He needs to growup. Looking at his watch or something last ready to leave.(keep on going right out of the race Obama.)

Jon   April 17th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

To all who support Sen. Clinton,
With this attitude and speeches like this, she might as well get rid of the military. She learned her military skills from her husband who instead of going after those responsible for destroying the USS Cole and killing our naval breathen, he decided he would be would "relations" with a certain intern. If you want to learn how to build a house, ask an architect and a builder, if you want to learn how to sell a ship, ask a sailor, if you want to learn how to win a military campaign, let the NCO's, Soldiers, Officers, and Generals DO THEIR JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 17th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

You know what folks?

We all know that Sen. Clinton is destroying the Democratic Party, that's a given, but do you know what else she is doing? Hillary Clinton is making a spectacle of herself, she is very quickly destroying her own reputation, and frankly I don't know how she will deal with this when she loses.

Willy   April 17th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Yeah right. IF Mrs. Bill CLinton gets elected she will coward down like th erest of the dimwitcrats do.

Lynn in NM   April 17th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Why wouldn't Hillary be in charge of the war.?After all, she has military experience as the wife of a draft dodger!

Mike   April 17th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Great!!! so by Democratic views a Yale attorney or a Harvard attorney, neither of which have ANY military experience should be making military decisions even against the advice of military leaders who have a lot more experience than either one of these Bozo's. No wonder the Democrats can't get their crap together.

Mike from Syracuse NY   April 17th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Gee, I'm so heartened that the two Democratic candidates, who between them haven't got one day in uniform, have already decided on military strategy even before becoming commander-in-chief. Anyone who votes for these clowns had better start learning Arabic.

Deception at its best....   April 17th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Stealing Obama's words is a new low! I know people support Hillary for whatever reason, but they should now question their support especially if she is starting to use her rival's words! INSANE!

Cheryl for Hillary... Thats the spirit...

Bonheur   April 17th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I'm the Decider! Sounds familiar...?

BOOHOO   April 17th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Sounds like all the Obama supporters don't want to admit that their canidate was clearly unprepared, did not know how to take a tough question and fidgetted all night. CHECK THIS OUT!!
OBAMA IS NOT ABOVE THE REST. HE WILL, REPEAT, WILL BE QUESTIONED ON HIS CHARACTER. HE DOES NOT GET A LOLIPOP AND A PILLOW EVERYTIME THE CAMERA COMES ON. OBAMA IS JUST A CRY BABY SALLY. WEAK AND WET BEHIND THE EARS. CONTRADICTED HIMSELF ON THE TAX CUTS, ADMITTED HE WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH A HUGE GUN BILL SITTING AT THE SUPREME COURTS FEET. ARE YOU SERIOUS! HE HAS THE CAJUNAS TO CRY TODAY IN N C TO AND YELP LIKE A WOUNDED DOG.
I WAS WAITING FOR GEORGE TO ASK OBAMA IF HE WANTED CHEESE WITH HIS WHINE.

Huntingdon PA   April 17th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

This is not a popularity contest.

We are choosing the next President of the USA, not student body president.

Hillary is ready, Obama is not.

Vote for Hillary to stop McCain.

Jill   April 17th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

During a teleconference with reporters on January 15, 2004, Dean claimed "no doctor is going to do an abortion on a live fetus. That doesn't happen. Doctors don't do that. If they do, they'll get their license pulled, as well they should.".

. If Howard Dean is this "DUMB" how in this world can he run this election. He needs to just shut the f— up, and let the people "VOTE.

CNN, i know won't post this,because they are obama's mouth piece

mike   April 17th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

If she gets to the general, I will not vote for her.

Jesse   April 17th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Atleast you have a plan unlike Obama.

Go Hillary!

D. Thorne, Newport Beach   April 17th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

. . . Hillary is beginning to look like mommy dearest. Oops, Sorry
Joan Crawford.

Chris in Va.   April 17th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Hillary can't even run a successful campaign, Commander-in-chief, surely you jest.

Real people for real man.   April 17th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Yes, Yes, and yes. Supperdelegates have themselve to blame after Hillary has destroyed the party.

It is very clear hillary is campaigning Mccain style or Republican style of campaign and democrats don't want a big destraction.
Again Hillary focus on attacks not attacking on issues or ideas ,but on misspoke, little misstakes something she also catch on in a negative tone.
Hillary herself made more misstakes than Obama, but she won't let Obama's misstake to be a mare misstakes. She has used Obama misstakes as her line on campaign and she has more lies or fablication during this campaign than Obama.

It is sad if the supperdelegates failed to stop this kind of bitterness among these 2 candidates NOW. ITCLEAR HILLARY WILL NOT RECOVER TO BEAT OBAMA WHO IS AHEAD IN POPULIRITY COUNT, MORE VOTES AND MORE WINS.

RKE, Suisun City, CA   April 17th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I can imagine the response from people if Obama had said what Hillary said. They would call him naive and unprepared to be Commander-in-Chief. I want the troops out as much as anyone, but she made a very bull-headed statement. I want a president who takes into account everything the military says. Look what happened when Bush, Jr. didn't heed his generals' advice. This country went into Iraq unprepared for the aftermath. Contrast that to Bush, Sr. - we went into Kuwait and Iraq, took care of business, and left. She may think that sounds macho, but it just sounds stupid, naive, and ignorant. Looks like she isn't ready on day one, day two, day sixty, or day sixty-one.

An American in Canada   April 17th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Hillary R. Clinton the next president of American because she has solutions, she is strong, determined and know her subject matter whether it is the Irag war, economy, health care education, etc.

Obama on the other hand has not solutions, speaks well only from speeches, he is not knowledgeable about any subject, responds hesitatingly on each topic...

Some of the adjectives I would use to describe Obama

Weak,
lacking knowledge on topics relevant to Americans,
little experience on the public platform,
weak oh I already mentioned that, weak oh I mentioned that again.

He claims it took 45 minutes to get to topics that the American people were interested in and all he did was gave his usualy boring unsubstantiated stump answers to how he will change Washington.

He is worse than George W. Bush, he would bring this country down even further with his lack of experience, his lack of strenght and his lack of solutions.

Hillary R. Clinton, President of American 2009-2012

Because Hillary is not arrogant and she will ask the citizens of America in 2012 for another four years to serve them and not asumes it is our to proclaim!!

Mk   April 17th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Move over Mini Me and Number Two, Hillary has now earned rank as Dr. Evil's top protege.

seyi   April 17th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Obama said that yesterday.... She is just following suit. Go home girl, you got some 109 mill to spend. We dont...

hibbiejibbie   April 17th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

"The president tells the military commanders what the mission is." Isn't that what Barak Obama said in the debate yesterday? wow, for someone who she "claims" is unelectable, she sure has no problem copying what he said.

OBAMA 08!!!

henriettap   April 17th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

How can anyone actully say they know nothing about Obama when there is always Hillary and the media pulling what ever they can up on him she even went as far back as his kindergarten inspirations.now if that is not getting to the core of who a person is I don't know what is.To have to go back and bring his childhood seems like they were grasping for whatever they could get that might seem negative.Their campaign is really hurting the democrats by being so negative,she knows that she is actually working for McCain to win.

lin   April 17th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

She's right! If you don't agree with that, you must be an Obama nut and a Hillary hater. Lets see what she said, the pesident decides not the generals, wow if your against that you are a sick little puppy who's ready to hate anybody because your nutty candidate Obama didn't say it. yes we can't

Cynthia   April 17th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

If she will lie about small things who knows what else she will lie about.

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 17th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

YOU TELL THEM HILLARY! YOU ARE THE LEADER!!!!!!

FL AND MI SUPPORT YOU!!!!!!!!

YOU WILL WIN PENN!!!!!!!!

ceder8@juno.com   April 17th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Hillary can't even run a successful political campaign, how is she supposed to run a country AND a war?

Patrick   April 17th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

For those of you who say Obama is another bush, remember that bush had no knowledge of the issues during his first debate with Al Gore.

While Bush showed little or no expertise on any policy during his first run for office, Obama has shown his in almost all areas, and actually shows more than Bush has right now.

Dannyboy   April 17th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Ever see Angela Lansbury in "The Manchurian Candidate?" The parallels are eerie.

Bettie   April 17th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Hillary needs to step a side, republican is gaining so much from this ridculs attacks. offcourse abc has joined fox news. i know i will never ever watch abc. but it was very sad to see american news behaving in way that direspectful. they need to be takenoff the Air

Anonymous   April 17th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

J.N.Penley.... God bless you.

Anonymous   April 17th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Good one Capt. Smash.

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 17th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

OBAMA LOST LAST NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 17th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

HILLARY WILL BE IN CHARGE!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS FOR NOT BUYING INTO OBAMA'S BULL!

BYE-OBAMA!!!

gp   April 17th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

yes we will be well off..look how she is manaaging her campain where she was cheaf comender and could create as she wonted- campain is not paying bills, every months one off main strategic people need to leave position, she is presenting not knowing anything about their involvement in dirty bysenes- including here housbat (she is even trying to present as her gracious ,liberal nature doesnt minde -he is free to have his byssines!!!!!Haloo!!!...does she realy think we are all stupid..please people wake up she is disaster...we have to find way out of this mess

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 17th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

HILLARY LEADS IN THE POLLS!

GO HILLARY GO!

Jeanine G   April 17th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hill thinks Obama isn't qualified to handle the Iraq situation?

Isn't hers one of the votes that created it to begin with?

aliou salam, Jacksonville FL   April 17th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Keep going negative? I love you for it. It will get Obama elected.

I used to like you. I sent an email to you Hillary, to stop the negatives. I never even got an answer back. Instead, my email was deleted.

Now, i am obama all the way.

aliou salam, Jacksonville FL   April 17th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

I appreciate what you have done for this country hillary. But you are a little bit late. Obama's mother would have been happy to take the fight to you. But thanks to cancer and a hard life, she is not here to tell you whose son you are calling elitist.

J   April 17th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

I would not trust Hillary who takes a shot of the devil's drink.
What a shame ?

Joyce in Florida   April 17th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

People, if you really listened to the debate last night, it was Senator Obama who stated that he would pull out our troops within 16 months regardless of what the generals on the ground said. He stated "the buck stops here" because I will be Commander in Chief. How arrogant is that? Senator Obama got a taste of what is expected IF he is chosen as the nominee. I believe that will NOT be the case and Hillary Clinton will be our nominee. She is the stronger candidate by far. So Senator Obama, hopefully the "buck will stop here" and you can go on home. HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!

Bernice   April 17th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

HUM, SOUNDS LIKE I HEARD THAT BEFORE! WHY YES I DID FROM OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY ARE YOU PIGGY BACKING AGAIN? ?????

HILLARY IT SEEMS YOU DON'T HAVE AN ORIGINAL THOUGHT IN YOUR HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOT HE BEST EXAMPLE OF LEADERSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

California Voter   April 17th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

All of you that question Clinton's veracity need to take a good hard look at Obama. He's even lied about being a "professor" of constitutional law multiple times. As any college educated person should know there is a very big difference between a professor and a lecturer or adjunct professor. Politicians misspeak, expand the truth and yes sometimes lie to be elected. Generals do not make the decision to go to war, they advise, period.

Anonymous   April 17th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Hillary can't even run a successful campaign, how is she going to run a country and a war?

jason   April 17th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Funny how an Obama guy talks smack to Hillary supporters and all his hate speech was supported or should I say acted out by Obama supporters on this pageie hate , no lagitimate argument, typing in all caps, and missinformation. Every supporter for Obama is hateful like a child what causes you this bitterness? The withdrawl BEGINS in 60 days mental migits! Why are the dumbest responses with all the wrong information continually coming from Obama's people?

Roger, red reek, ny   April 17th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

You know absolutely nothing about running a successful campaign (as is obvious by your meltdown in this election cycle), much less how to run a military kind. You had better listen to your military commanders. And by the way, thank you for once again proving that you do not care about our nation's military. You can "thank the troops for their service" all you want, but it takes a certain quality to be able to lead them and garner their respect. You do not have that. At this rate, you never will.

Your statements and actions these past several months have not only damaged (almost irreparably) the Democratic party, but they are starting to erode the United States in general. I am ashamed of you, Madame Senator. And I weep for this country in your hands. The only thing "proven" that you are (certainly not a leader, as you would say, with experience) is a self-centered egotist who would stop at nothing for power.

Hillary Rodham Clinton is in it for the position, not the people. She deserves neither.

Dem Nuts   April 17th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

60 days? Wow?

Let me understand this – her supporter's can no longer defend her....

they don't personally like Obama because he's not ??......

so they are going to vote for McCain in Nov because? Let me guess?

He's??? .... Amazing!!! This is insane.... Rush Limbaugh may be

alot of ugly things... but he is right about the Dem party – You folks

have issues and you really can't get along.. All of you are as bad as

the media, but you do it for free.. Agressive bunch both old and young..

Kathy   April 17th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Now we have a withdrawal plan you can xerox !

Do you think she will remember correctly what she said? I suppose if she's not too tired from answering the phone at 3 am. Or if she's not dodging sniper fire, or out back shooting her guns, or on some talk show making jokes, or out at the bar doing shots!

Don't think she remembers she voted for this war in the first place.

Valerie Hostutler   April 17th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

I am more afraid now than I ever been of Sen. Clinton after listening to the debate last night. She has proven to me that having her in the White house is going to be a big mistake. If she thinks she can run this country by herself without consulting the experts, she is not worthy to be Commander in Chief.

Sen. Obama on the other hand has taken the slap on the cheek and turned the other cheek. What a stand up guy. This county need someone who do not rattle under pressure, no matter how hard the punches. Sen. Obama is not looking for a fight with (Dem) Sen. Clinton, he's focusing on the real fight (R) Sen. McCain. Remember, Sen. Obama is a unifier of all man kind. Sen. Clinton, obviously has proven herself to be a divider of all man kind.

Oh, Brian–get use to the House Hold name President Barack Obama.

Anonymous   April 17th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

She can't even run a successful political campaign, no less a country and a war.

Patrick, Chicago, IL   April 17th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

does anyone else besides me find it ridiculous that people call Obama elitist? I mean, he was born to a un-wed mother and his father was a Kenyan immigrant, I mean COME ON!!!

And for those people who think Hillary is a blue collar candidate, how about the hundreds of thousands of dollars of DIAMONDS she was wearing at the debate last night???
Yea, she really understand the common folk.

Anonymous   April 17th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

She can't even manage a successful campaign, no less a country and a war.

Illinois   April 17th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

It's so funny that the republican trolls are still at it, trying to stir things up because they're mad that their candidate finally was pushed to answer relevant questions about his character. Truth hurts, don't it guys???

Patrick   April 17th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

She is stating that she will not listen to the military leaders when making decision involving war. What does she know about war? Nothing, she criticizes Bush for not listening when she's admitting to do the exact same thing. Bush finally listened to the people on the ground, fixed the strategy, and started to win the war. No Clinton in 08' for the good of the world!

Patrick, Chicago, IL   April 17th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Since when is it smart to let someone with ZERO military experience run a war?
If she wants to do a immediate withdrawal like Obama, thats OK. But don't creat some ridiculous plan to slowly remove troops which the Generals say WONT work.
Our generals have spent their entire adult life in armed service of our country studying military strategies, so don't publicly fly in the face of their expertise, because they know what theya re talking about and Hillary doesn't!

Binkis1   April 17th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

This is a STUPID STATEMENT...This exactly what Bush did and look how that worked out.
SHE HAS NOT A CLUE HOW TO CONDUCT A WAR OR GET US OUT OF ONE! As a woman who has never been a supporter of the military, she would not be held in great esteem. Remember the clintons gutted the military budget in the first reign of power along with the CIA, FBI, and etc.
The old retired military around her ARE NOT BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN IRAQ...And they resent the leaders that are there now...Wind bags -all.

Hillary is UNpresidential   April 17th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Hillary is acting like anything but a President making those comments. You have to listen to the Generals on the ground. You have to listen to them for the good of this country and the middle east. This is another example of her not acting presidential. Take for example her saying she would boycott the olympics the Chinese are throwing. You don't bite the hand that feeds you. We need a real President not this former first lady wanna be prez.

J   April 17th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

That's the spirit Hillary! Suppress all dissent!

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

A vote was taken WHO WON LAST NIGHTS POLITICAL DEBATE?
62,000 VOTED. 42,000 voted Obama
15,000 voted Hillary. She is toast!!!!1

Greg   April 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I cannot think of a dumber thing to say at this point in time.

INDY PENDENT   April 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Cuz we all know that Clinton is "The Decider"

DJ, LA, CA   April 17th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Duh! Last time I checked that was something the American public was taught in elementary school.

That was the stupiest question of a night of stupid questions by the numb-skulls running ABC.

Disgusted with war   April 17th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

In last night's debate, Senator Obama stated he would have all troops out of Iraq in 16 months. And today, his campaign stated that was a "best case scenario" only. Isn't that changing your policy in less than 24 hours??????

And to DH-I am so very glad that your doctor explained your weird and unrational thinking as SCHIZOPHRENIA. I don't think this applies to the candidates.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Hillary is done, cooked, finished.

Brian   April 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

She is right, Generals are NOT the Commander in Chief

LaTeef Alade Alpharetta,GA   April 17th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton withdrawn from this primary by next week friday, she will earn lot of respect from the all american.If she quit the race now, obama can better prepare and focus on the general election and ready to debate Mcain. For USA to regain his leadership, we need a new leadership with a vision and hope. Good luck Obama, and May God bless America.

Ryan P.   April 17th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I'm glad that still a lot of Americans know she is really a phony. Copying the exact same words, tone, and message. She behaves oddly most of times. Yesterday, she got a break from Howard Dean who let this debate happen, George S who patted her back, and Charlie G who had no idea how to moderate and bring up the real issues.

justobserve   April 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Clinton listens to anyone else but her ownself? This is her true self speaking. If people don't realize it now, remember that were how the Clintons years in the WH run by these INEXPERIENCED zealots. Their terms were chaotic from the very beginning. At the present, how she is managing her campaign is another sign. Don't forget: people are still not getting paid for their services, goods, equipments,... These debtors should have placards in the front to greet Clintons whenever she goes. The longer she hang on the more these people won't get paid at the end. What conscience do the sit-on-the-fence superdelegates have without doing anything now?

INDY PENDENT   April 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Clinton in charge of our Military!
I see her using the Military to enforce Health Insurance on us...
I see her using the Military to force more Food Stamps on us...
I see her using the Military to protect the Illegal Aliens that are in this Country...

To Clinton it doesn't matter what the experts say.
"I am Hillary Clinton, I know whats best for this Country, I do not need people telling me how things are or what their opinions are."

Puleease people.

Ryan P.   April 17th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

As usual, she just sidesteps the questions first and take the note of Obama's answers. Next day she is happy since she has been so refreshingly old herself of being snarling "small puppy" during the debate and use the same exact line Obama used. I think this woman may have the same disorder that Hershel Walker suffers from. As Walker said, he did not know why he behaves odd ways at times and I am sure we can all see how odd she behaves sometimes.

Ex-Hillary supporter   April 17th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

To female grad student
NYC

I respect your opinion and support of HRC, but disagree with your statement that she is a good role model for you and your sisters.
Frankly, I now think she is nothing more than a feminist doormat. I reckon most women with far fewer resources than Hillary would have ditched an unfaithful spouse like Bill years ago. I don't see her as strong and independent; she is counting on his name to help her get back in the White House for their third term.
The sad thing is the Clinton name seems to have lost its lustre.

neb   April 17th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

This is what Obama said last night! Plagiarism is lying, too.

Charlotte   April 17th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama-bots are really a sad bunch. Obama was stomped last night and they got a taste of what Hillary has withstood for the last 20 debates. It got so bad, SNL had a full skit on the way Obama was coddled in the debates. Obama just does not think quick on his feet..LMAO

Steve Z   April 17th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

President do not tell generals how to fight.
Once the pres releases the military the job is to win.
The last time preidenrs raun the war we got Viet Nam.
Hillary is NOT presidential material.

TexansWoman4Change!   April 17th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I'm beyond tired of "HRH Billary Clinton"! Her lies and deceptions show through clearly. She has shown that she will do any and everything to win! Fact is, she CHOSE to go the altar before God and married a man who has repeatedly committed adultery. That man left the White House after being impeached. While in this White House, both she and Bill were the leaders of more scandals than any other president. Yet, she CHOSE to forgive this man, but she critizes Obama for having a relationship w/ a forgiving God and a body of baptised believers (a church). As Christians, we join a church; we do not join a pastor. Shame on you Billary! While I am not the judge, but her daily actions show no signs of a true believing Christian. Someone should introduce her to the Bible and let her read the scriptures that talk about "he/she who casts the first stone". There are many other scriptures that she should read to help her improve her character and treatment of others. Christ teaches fruit of the spirit- She should learn those fruits!

Sue   April 17th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Baloney. By the way CNN and MSNBC, I am sorely dissapointed in both of your for basically defending the mugging on ABC last night. Do all of you reporters stick together. Abc had over 20,000 cals, email, faxes etc. by the tabloid journalism show they put on last night. Every one of you states that these questions have to be answered. They have, time to move on. By the way, why haven't any of you brought up the fact that Clinton was brought to task (and that being generous) . Why aren't you talking about how she was left to skate on NAFTA,Mark Penn, 800K,Judas,Pardons , etc. You all are really pissing off the American people by not being balanced. Somebody better show some guts and present an fair, unbiased report aon all 3 candidates. I don't expect this to be posted, but I'll bet there are many, many , people who agree with me.

Rob   April 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hillary is NOT saying she will get all the troops out of Iraq within 60 days, she says she will BEGIN withdrawing troops within 60 days. It might be a process that takes a year or so – there are a lot of troops in Iraq.

I am an Obama supporter and I can see that.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 17th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Sounds just like McSame and Bush. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I guess it was dodging all that sniper fire that gives her all the experience to be a commander on the ground now, too. Military expert she aint. Buh-bye shady former First Lady! You don't deserve to be my president with your myopic view and hardline strategy.

Brian Seattle   April 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I am convinced that most of these postings are directly from Obama Campaign Headquaters or Satelite Offices from Mulitple states.

Am I the only one smart enough to realize this? I Hope Not!!!

NObama 08!

Retired Navy Veteran   April 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

This Senator is a Liar, She can not be trusted to tell the truth.

Why not ask Bill Clinton the King of liars.

JImi   April 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Don't pay any attention to that lady behind the curtain.

Daniel   April 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

HILLAR '08

OBAMA IS A LIER AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED AND CANNOT BE PRESIDENT

HILLAR IS A DEMOCRAT AND SHE BELIEVES SHE IS BETTER QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT AND SO DES HALF THE COUNTRY. OBAMA GOES AROUND CLAMING VICTORY WHEN REALLY HE IS TIED DEAD EVEN. I WANT A DEMOCRATE TO WIN IN NOVEMBER BUT I TELL YOU THIS, IF OBAMA IS OUR NOM COME NOVEMBER, JOHN MCCAIN WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

HERE IS TO HILLAR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT "GO GET EM"

O holy Cow...   April 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Gee look – it will only take Billary 60 days to destabilize the planet :-) See what she can accomplish....

Walls   April 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Some of these comments here are totally immature. How about some of you try growing up for a change? You sit here mocking a woman who, whether you like her or not, is busting her behind for you in Washington. It's sad and it shows that America can be dazzled by pretty yet simple words like Obama is giving. America voting Obama in 08 is voting a gun to our country's head. I cannot WAIT until the day we're in some horrible situation because you people elected this wolf in sheep clothing [obama] and then he shows us what a sad individual he really is. Pretty words aren't fooling me, Obama. YOU are no better than anyone else on the ticket.

Clinton – McCain 08!

Alex   April 17th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

After 5 years of war, she got somthing from it. " an eneny,of my enemy is my friend. that is the Clinto"s moto. if that get her to the white House so be it.

Bitter Granny   April 17th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Did you not know that the more wars that a officer is envolved in, the more likely he will get more ribbons and stars on his shoulders. Also, did you not know that the President is Commander in Chief, making the decision, hopefully with the accurate intellengence and approval from Congress. And, did you not know that WAR IS HELL.
I was an Air Force man' s wife for 23 years during the Viet Nam war. I know how it affected my husband and his friends. I also knew young men who came back to the USA in coffins.
This war has not made USA safer, just added more revenue to the bank account of Bush, Cheney, etc. with all their stocks in companies that received no-bid contracts. BUSH'S & CHENY'S WAR

Stephen, Dallas, TX   April 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I suppose she will draw upon her vast experience in military matters to overrule the advice of that worthless bunch of inexperienced, ignorant, and incompetent so-called militry professionals?

Good Lord... and this person wants to be Commander in Chief? Heaven save us!

cc4obama   April 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

These was Hillary's response....What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is. Anyone see the "debate" last night? Those were Barack Obama's exact words! She likes to say that his speeches are just words, but she has no problem using those words when she thinks it will get her votes!

Tanya K   April 17th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

FELLOW DEMOCRATS

I AM A HILLARY SUPPORTER, HOWEVER I WILL VOTE FOR
OBAMA IN THE GE IF HE IS THE NOMINEE!
WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER THIS COUNTRY
CAN'T STAND ANOTHER BUSH TERM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

grandma from PA   April 17th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

So Gibson pressed: Just to quote from the Constitution again, "In every case" - Article II, Section 1 - "after the choice of the president, the person having the greatest number of votes of the electors shall be the vice president."

Wow we know what team he can say that out his mouth but don't ask no question about what the people in PA want.

Aj from Hamilton, Canada   April 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Come Hillary You alrady lost...just droup out...you'r making it worst for the democrat to win in nov...regardless obama is the winner.
go obama

Vivian   April 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

she is an idiot and she thinks she has to show the American people how strong she is so we can elect her for pres. It isn't how strong you appear Hillary, it's how weak you run your campaign that sticks out to voters. You are fake, obnoxious and a true idiot for thinking that you are all that. Stop your negative campaigning and maybe you get some respect back, before it's completely over. This may be your last chance! I guarantee you won't win PA as big as you had anticipated. CNN Will you post this please! you won't!

Susan MO   April 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Right on Hillary. You are doing a good job.

After Obama insulted the people of Pennsylvania........
America DOES NOT need a president who insults the people.
He was given another chance to explain it at the April 16 debates, but 'skipped around it'.

USA needs Hillary Clinton for president!

Hillary 08

Hillary For President!!

Utah Teacher   April 17th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Pretty in pink...

I think that Obama or Clinton would do a great job as president–better than Bush has or McCain will. It's not rocket science, after all. Some of you are getting WAY too hostile. We need to back WHICHEVER democrat is on the ballot in November. PLEASE!!

Charles   April 17th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Frankly, I shake my head anytime we have a president or potential president making stupid comments like that who haven't had any military experience and don't know their right hand from their left in matters of war.

Yes, the president is commander in chief, which puts them over the army...and THAT IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OUR CONSTITUTION WRITERS EVER MADE!!!! And now she is not only proposing to tell the troops what the mission is, but how to do their jobs as well.

Is it a coincidence that our best presidents, for the most part, have been generals or have had some kind of military experience (Washington, Jackson, T. Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy).

Too bad Wesley Clark isn't running again.

Ted van Tol   April 17th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Hiilary, step out and lets go to the real issues!

I want th here more about Obama's plans for America
and his foreign policy.
He gives me hope for the future. He can bring change in
the whole world. Because he will be respected in the whole
world.
I am not an American for I a am a Dutchman.
But I will be verry proud when Obama will be the new Pres.
of the USA. He will be mine President too!

God bless Barack Obama.

Ted. Netherlands

jarret   April 17th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

iam from alberta canada,,,and incase you havent noticed its are troops fighting your terrorists in afghanistan,,the iraq problem all boils down to oil,,how did your oil get there,,we will probably never know,i suspect it was buried there by the dinosaurs,but you are right about leaving iraq,cuz the problem was afghanistan and also her comment on nafta just recently actually got a chuckle out of canadian politicians,and to say that canada has been playing the americans is just crazy,,The U.S.A..controls the alberta oilfield,,as a matter of fact your country controls to much in mine,,so hillary,if you dont want nafta ,well then why dont you go elswhere for energy,i am hoping you do. So we dont have to pay outrageous prices for stuff here,lolololol,,i used to have a ton of respect for amercans and vacation there lots till i listened to hillary open her mouth,,,GO OBAMA GO!!!!!

dude   April 17th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

She's a republican, her answer was appropriate.

linda   April 17th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

More media misinformation about how unlikely it is that Hillary can catch up in popular vote – she is currenly only 94,000 votes behind Obama and will likely take the lead after Pennsylvania, Yes, Florida and Michigan count – popular votes were certified in those two states and the DNC cannot scrub those although they may not seat the delegates selected as a result of those votes. This still doesn't change the fact that there is a popular vote total that the media is hiding from the public.
It amazes me how one sided in coverage CNN and several other news agencies are. Slam Clinton, poor little B Obama….How about asking Obama….how much did Rezko actually finance for you and how much was related to your being elected? Your spiritual advisor makes Bin Lauden look as though they believe the same things, and what about your friendly neighborhood terrorist, Bill Ayers? Your campaign admittedly said you were friendly and on 9-11-01 this fool said he was not sorry for the bombings he started in the US. And he is a professor.. Please, only in a campaign….I believe Obama should get out before he gives this election to McCain

John   April 17th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Doesn't she mean the President and not the Vice President will be in charge of war policy?

Hillary or Obama '08.. anything's better than another Republican

Susie   April 17th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

If you didn't watch the debate, perhaps you should before you make stupid comments. Hillary answered this question first. Basically, Obama repeated her statement almost word for word. Typical–he is an arrogant, self-righteous, condscending jerk.

W Almanza   April 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hillary copying Obama...MMMmmm...Really?
Well from the previous debates his answers almost always had "I agree with Hillary", "I totally agree with Hillary"...etc.

Have you noticed that when Barack answered a question first, he always hesitates and looks lost? But seem more fluent & focused after Hillary answers the question first?

Really now…who do you want the Apprentice or the Teacher?

Evan   April 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Obama is not being FORCED on anyone

Fact 1: More people have voted for him
Fact 2: He has more pledged delegates
Fact 3: He now has more elected superdelegates (governors, House/Senate members)
Fact 4: He has already won a majority of the states

The American people have chosen Obama. Hillary people, get over it.

COPYCAT   April 17th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

THAT IS THE SAME THING OBAMA SAID IN THE DEBATE. SOMEONE FROM OBAMA CAMP CALL HER OUT ON THIS.

MD   April 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

You say anything, do anything, and lie your head off just to get nominated.

You don't have a clue about what you are saying about troop withdrawl from Iraq. You are too naiive.

Now if later you start withdrawing after 60 days, but bring back 100 soldiers a month, then of course, you have lived up to your campaign pledge, haven't you?

Roy (San Antonio)   April 17th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Funny that this was Obama's response to the question in the debate. "The President sets the mission..."

Jonathan Swift   April 17th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

How can she responsibly say what she will do in 8 months in a situation that has been unstable because it was not handled correctly? What the commander-in-chief should do is look at all the available information and work with her civilian and military team to fulfill the mission she sets. My own personal view is we should never have gone into Iraq and tomorrow would not be too soon to withdraw- if it could be done in a way that makes sense. However even though I agree with her goal, there are several problems here that speak strongly against Hillary Clinton being an effective commander-in-chief to be elected and achieve that goal. First, if the current POTUS had made a reasoned decision based on all the information, and not simply did what he wanted to do irregardless of reality, we would not have lost over 4000 US troops and many more Iraqi civilians. He was irresponsible. Not incidentally Senator Clinton was irresponsible as well in not looking at all the information available to her. None of the other Senators who did not make the effort to read the defense intelligence estimate (DIE) are running for office- McCain read it and Obama was not in the US Senate. The issue is less that she should have read the DIE, than doing what she wants in the face of the evidence would be much like what Bush has done. That is not what I want to see in a president. More importantly, McCain would wipe the floor with her, and not because he comes into this as a military hero. He did his homework and was one of the few Senators who was correct about Iraq in the sense that he argued we shouldn't go in without a plan to win and then get out in an orderly fashion. I would never vote for John McCain because I disagree his view of foreign policy that has America invading other countries without provocation or good reason- not to mention his other views that make my liberal hair stand on end. My point is he would have the high ground here. He would argue that whether or not you think we should have gone into Iraq he was correct in how we should have invaded. Now that we are there we don't want to make as big a mess getting out as we did getting in. Hillary Clinton's attitude would not withstand his argument that she has not shown the judgment to lead us out. Even to voters, like myself who want us out of Iraq, that might be a compelling argument- Hillary would not be able to get us out without disaster, but McCain could. A lot of voters would buy that since they could easily be convinced McCain would at least get us out. This is a losing viewpoint by Hillary, who is just saying it to make a distinction with Obama. Samantha Power spoke truth about Obama's commitment to exit Iraq with attention paid to reality. I think Hillary has poor judgment and makes decisions based upon what she perceives she needs to do or say to get what she wants. The point is I don't disagree with her views I just do not appreciate her approach or think it practical. I favor Obama strongly. That said, if by some turn of fate she is the Dem nominee I will vote for her. I will clearly have to hold my nose, close my eyes, and probably bring a picture of the Supreme Court and a recording of "Bomb, bomb, bomb,- Bomb Iran" to convince me it is necessary- but I would do it (is there a shiver emoticon?)

moma for Obama   April 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hillary and Mccain = one and the same

Fed Up Democrat   April 17th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

It's really strange how clueless most Hillary supporters are in these posts. I don't really believe that there are people out there that gullible.Can anyone confirm that some of these specious arguments for continuing to support her are actually made by paid bloggers?

LAIDETEA FOR OBAMA   April 17th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Hillary is collaborating with the GOP. She and McCain are together on the same team. I knew it would come to this. Hillary is dishonest, untrustworthy, amd a big, big, talker when it boils down to it.

Hill and Bill are done. PA, Ohio, and Texas, I hope the citizens have seen and heard what she done. She is not for the people in small town.

Tyler   April 17th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Cheryl for Hillary, glad to see you have seen the light and realize that Obama will win, unfortunatley she will have to wait until 2016.

Control is what I want   April 17th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

If President of the Good Old USA (never happen) she would be our
New
COMMANDER IN THIEF
Read my lipps/ No More Generals.

Gerald   April 17th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I like her answer... I liked it better though when Obama said the exact same thing last night.

Obama 08!

Cheryl   April 17th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

She just stole Obama's line from last night. That wasn't hers. Her line on Iraq withdrawal was to call her generals together and ask them what is best. Obama stated that He, as commander and chief, would set the course of this mission, unlike Bush, who has relegated the responsibility of this war to generals who only know how to exact war not peace.

Mark Anthony   April 17th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

What we have to remember is she voted for the war and she will make all kinds of promises to get the Presidency.

I'm tell you this woman cannot be trusted!

John   April 17th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Obama supporters,stop your damage toyour King.Digging deeper!stop.What Hillary is saying about the generals,is a real trait of quality leadership.Your Obama is mum,afraid he may mess it,and lose nomination!!!!!!!!

Kirk   April 17th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

If Obama Wants to Talk to an Anti-American Leader ???

Obama Can Start With His Own Pastor " Jeremiah Wright ".

corin   April 17th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I am just wondering why isnt the MSM not talking about the Clintons status conference fraud trial in California. The trial date is on April 25,2008 if you dont believe me here is the information:

http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/civilCaseSummary/index.asp?CaseType=SmallClaims

the case number BC304174

James jones   April 17th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Did anyone else catch the part when she mention her umbrella plan? That plan sounds crazy. How is she going to plan an all out attack on Iran if it attack any of its neighboring countries?

barry   April 17th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

not only the generals but the pope as well

Darth Vadik, CA   April 17th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

News flash Hillary

President – IN CHARGE OF POLICY

War – GENERALS ARE IN CHARGE

Now if you chose to change the policy on the war, then you tell your generals the direction you want to go in and they chose the best path there.

Marc   April 17th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I loved watching Hillary exacting that beatdown on Lobama last night. FINALLY some moderators held him accountable for his idiotic ramblings. He was totally rocked and now he's saying he wants no more debates. LOL! What a chump!

Karteek   April 17th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

We've had enough with media being biased against Hillary. Why in the world are you so against Hillary. Will you ever scrutinize Obama as you did Hillary? It is very unfortunate that Obama is able to get away with a clean chit from the media. Remember just yesterday he said he is agains't negative campaigning but what is sending out emails to people about 'Bosnia misstatement'? Is this the "Change" politics he is talking about. She has done a mistake just like any of us would do. She apologized for it. She has a solid record what has Obama got other than rhetoric. He is a hypocrite. CNN please do justice to the public and stop being anti Hillary. Cover the issues she is talking about. He made nearly 5 million dollars in just one year and he gets away with it. But when it comes to Hillary she gets pounded. Please we are tired of your biased coverage.

Deaf/General   April 17th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Just look at that situation. I (Hillary) am in charge and I will not listen to the Generals. I will do it my way. I will cut and run. I will no longer
help the 20 Million women subject to burkas and discrimination. I will do it my way. The women of Iraq sure would be left out to hang with her short sighted approach. 9/11 don't ring no bells or sound no whistles for Hillary.
Does she want to be a dictator or a leader?

Jen   April 17th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Why doesn't she withdraw from this race??
She is destroying the party
___________________________________________

Hillary is not destroying the party; negative people like you are destroying it. Please, some of you hear a little tid bit and believe it and then make these hyperboles in these blogs. It is frightening. Hillary is not copying Obama's words. Some of you are so hostile because she is a much better debater and it showed last night and through each debate. Move on and write something substantital.

musicnme   April 17th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Can't imagine Clintons in the White House again!! We can't trust them. Hillary should take her $105 millions and retire. Wow!! that's too much for anybody....I feel bitter!!

PoliTrickery   April 17th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Bring the War Home!!!!

April   April 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Go Hillary, since Obama's back peddling, you are the only ANTI-WAR candidate. Strong, Smart and not afraid to do the right thing.

just a thought   April 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

if obama is about change then why did he come out so defensive today. that is not much change. His old washington he speaks of is the same for him as it is for Clinton. he needs some more experience. the Dems will have problems in november if they don't get this right..... the REP are waiting for Obama...if he can't handle the kitchen sink then he can't handle the REP as the nominee

Tee   April 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Sante- Hiilary would not have anything to do with you, you can't spell(use a dictionary) We don't hate Hillary Clinton. For someone who has 35 years of experience, she has ran a very poor campaign and can't be trusted.

me   April 17th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

More lies. She is not trust worthy. Those who are fooled by her are blinded by either hope of a female president, racism or loyalty to her name (take your pick).

Alfred   April 17th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Why are most of you taking only Hillary to task? I am surprised... didn't Obama say the same thing? in fact it seems like he said it b4 Hillary said it.
Secondly most of you who support these two do so because of their "withdrawal" no-matter-what stance on the war. Now you realise how dangerous it is to make out right statements on withdrawals even if the conditions on the grounds and the advise of the Commanders do not warrant it. I THOUGHT THAT IS WHAT JOHN McCAIN HAS BEEN SAYING ALL ALONG. NOW WHO HAS THE BETTER JUDGEMENT AND BETTER EXPERIENCE. JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES!!

fear of debates   April 17th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama fears debates where real answers to real issues matter.

He prefers to campaign where money gives you the edge and you can carefully craft and spin your pre-rehearsed message.

I prefer Hillary Clinton who is always great- because she has the solutions.

Baby Girl   April 17th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

If Hillary haven't learned one lesson from this campaign, she needs to please stop beating up Obama. How in the hell you would think he would want you on the ticket. Stupid stupid Hillary, stupid does and stupid Bill says do.

Obama 08

Brenda   April 17th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

She might be right, but she won't get the chance to excerise that description. Let it be know that Hillary Clinton is now a Republican.

Apollyon   April 17th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

She claims Barack can't be trusted to do what he says. What about her being trusted? In anything? Her past accounts can't be trusted; the very words coming out of her mouth can't be trusted; so by making a reasonable judgement, she certainly can't be trusted to do what she says she is going to do. That's why only 38% of democrats believe she is trustworthy, compared to 69% for Obama.

( I wonder if that would have worked with my mom years ago when I got caught in a bald faced lie? "I'm sorry mom, I misspoke." She would have wooped my natural @ss.

Ric   April 17th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Someone who actually does her homework!! Obama should have taken notes. Maybe Rezko, Wright, or Ayers can help him answer the tough questions during the next debate. Maybe Michelle Obama can explain why their income jumped $3 million dollars once he announced he was running for president. Maybe Obama can explain that dinner party he went to with people who want to destroy Israel. Did he donate money?? Was Wright there too???
Shame on you Obama! Shame on you.
Obama = racist church, anti American

n   April 17th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Obama copies Hillary. Hey CNN, why are you not posting pro-clinton messages.

Obama and his supporters are whining about the debate, please. Look at you. You do nothing but attack Hillary daily. This is very hypocritical. If Obama didn't like the debate and the questions, maybe he should quit, because he didn't answer any questions. Funny, Obama didn't have a problem when the debates went after Clinton.

I can't believe he is now whining. Who is really tearing the dems apart? How dare he continue to ridicule Clinton on a daily basis. Wow, what change.

Jen   April 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I watched the debate very closely last night and Obama was given this question before Clinton. He was the one who actually said this first – that it's the commander chief, not generals that would be the "decider." She followed-up and basicially repeated what Obama said. But who could blame her – it was a brilliant answer. I've seen that others have said the same thing. Considering this, this is an odd recounting of what actually happened.

Carmen   April 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Hillary why are you always spitting on Obama way of thinking. Think for yourself because you dugged that ditch now jump in it or get out. Leave Obama out of it because he knows what he is saying do you?

Apollyon   April 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

She claims Barack can't be trusted to do what he says. What about her being trusted? In anything? Her past accounts can't be trusted; the very words coming out of her mouth can't be trusted; so by making a reasonable judgement, she certainly can't be trusted to do what she says she is going to do. That's why only 38% of democrats believe she is trustworthy, compared to 69% for Obama.

( I wonder if that would have worked with my mom years ago when I got caught in a bald faced lie? "I'm sorry mom, I misspoke." She would have wooped my natural @ss.

Barb Canada   April 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

listening to this forum I can see where the problem lies......Obama supporters seem to be suffering from acute blindness, and recurrent double ear infections........better vote yes to Hillarys health care plan!

Holding out hope in NC...   April 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

No, matter what you thought of them, the Clinton's military records shines compared to either of the Bush's presidencies. You don't see us still in a quagmire in Serbia/Croatia do you? No, the genocide was stopped and peace was restored. Obama will just talk a lot to our enemies and hope they are moved by his enlightened ideas. Yes, Hillary, can!

Gwen NC   April 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

by the way, Capt Smash, Hillary answered first, Obama copied her, it's not the first time she's been asked that question. I've watched every debate.

Observer   April 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

The more I listen to Obama, the more scary it is to think that he could be the next president of the USA unless die hard Obama will wake up and smell what is really cooking in Obama's head.
He and his wife has no sincere bones in their bodies.

Ana in L.A.   April 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Wow- it seems like alot of you were NOT paying attention last night. I believe that the difference between the 2 responses to this questions were:

Hillary- 60 days/ with general's agreement or not
and
Obama- 16 months/with general's agreement or not

But of course, Obomabots tend to filter our so many things....

mike   April 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Hilary will say whatever voters want to hear. That's been proven to be true. After she takes over (a very slim hypothetical) she'll invent "new" circumstances that make it impossible for her to deliver – as with all her other campaign promises.

Ben   April 17th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

yeah hillary don't listen to the experts! no issues just bashing she is so pathetic!

Gwen NC   April 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

For all of the ignorant people out there, she is correct and it is factual. the CIC sets the mission, not the other way around. Bush set the mission and then became hands off, that's why we're in the shape we're in. God you all sooooo don't want Hillary to be right, but she is, she's so far better and knowledgeable than Barack or McCain. Get over your dislike and do the right thing for this country, hire the right person

Hillary – because the smart Americans want you.

Bridgette- PA   April 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

She sure is coying the exact same thing that Obama said. The good thing here is that we know that in PENNSYLVANIA and we are voting in 6 days! We are working hard to shut Hilary down once and for all!

OBAMA-08!

Faith in Hillary   April 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hillary don't lose hope. People are praying for you because you are the better leader of all.

Enough said   April 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

gerard morei

well I guess I'm crazy, because I will never support another Clinton in my life. I used to like Bill, but he proved to be a racist dog after his comments about Jesse Jackson.

get real   April 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

CNN, why don't you rename yourself BET! You would think that with all the black political commentators you have on, that this nation is 90% black. I really can't stand that Martin guy.

I'm soooooo sick of CNN and I have watched it for my whole 30 years of life.

I never thought I would say this, but Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity are looking better every day.

If Obama gets the nomination, we can thank you CNN. Of course, he won't win the general election, because he is another left wing nut job.

I think we all know how it will play out.... Just get out your old video footage of Dukakis, Gore and Kerry and you will see how it will end.... With a Republican in the whitehouse.

Sincerely,

Another typical, white, bitter, democratic male.

Vote Hillary 08 (McCain if no Hillary)

jt   April 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Clinton is corretc regarding Iraq situation!!

Tactical fight can go on for a long time.

There must be a political solution and that is from the President.

Hillary 08!! Her aswrere is bolder. Obama's answere is a safer and reminds me to his many "Present" votes as state Senator.. No guts.

Hillary is bolder!!!

Mike, Iowa   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Well, if she withdraws 2 people from Iraq, i guess she can say she's kept her promise.....

candidate with three or four heads   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

again can anyone say she is OK............ this is very sad becuase the DNC needs to step out inmediately and tell her to leave the country (although no country would take her...)
can you say Narcisist.......... she plans not to hear even our generals???
take that (generals who are supporting her..) she does not listen to billb ooo why would she listen to anyone.. including the people
we have been saying we dont want her as president we dont like her

adn yet she wont listen.... she is becoming a dictator... circling around the democracy we know she wants dynasty but this is a democracy
she will looose BIG

Sharon   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

She's absolutely right...Commander in Chief.....

fred   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

You go girl!!

Down with Obama...he is a cry baby..wimp!!!

Carol   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

This probably scares me more than any she has ever said. What does she know about war & military matters. If she won't listen to experts on this, what other advise would she ignore? On this alone I wouldn't vote for her. . .

Kirk   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Hillary Kicked Butt last night !!!! . Obama didn't make any sense at all last night . his answers where shaky , and off base .Obama said he'd disowned Rev. Wright , Then said he didn't . He couldn't keep on track . Hillary did Awesome !!! . Go Hillary !!! All The Way To The White House.!!! We Love You !!!

Hillary 08"

Sharon Minnesota   April 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

The debate last night was the only sane exchange I have seen in this primary run yet. Hillary was completely in charge and Obama was at best bumbling and without clairity in his answers to anything.

The only problem I had with Hillary was when she said yes, yes, yes to the question of Obama winning in November. I understand her reasoning for uttering those words being under the scrutiny of the DNC and the press but I wholehartedly disagree. My vote will go for McCain if the choice becomes Obama or McCain.

I cannot in good conscience vote for a man who has so many negatives in his character. Sorry Hillary

mick   April 17th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Obama crying about ABC. He had to talk about things he didn't want to talk about (poor Baby) He is only good when people are kissing his***
McCain is going to rip him apart and the Democrates are going to lose again to the Republicans.
And yes Hillary will do anything to win in which she should, to many people have invested in her plus she will fight for what she thinks is right and her beating a Rock Star is 100% right.
As far as the article if Obama said it people would be praising it.
Wake up people Obama will win over Clinton but not over McCain

Brian Metzger   April 17th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

That response is identical, if not word for word, to the one that Obama has been giving for weeks....

Bruce, Chicago   April 17th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Yeah, that makes sense. Why listen to Generals with decades of experience and years of personal experience on the ground in Iraq? Either she is completely mad or she is completely lying. You CAN NOT ignore the Generals advice on this one. No one wants to be there but we can not ignore the situation we have put everyone in. (Including you Mrs. Clinton, you voted to go too).

Bob   April 17th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Well, I figure there is a reason that more retired servicemen, vets and four-star generals endorse Hillary. It's because they trust her more as a steward of our military.

After all, one of the reasons that Republicans continually opposed Democratic efforts to "end" the war in Iraq was because the Democrats had no plan of their own.

To date, only one Democrat has put forth a substantive plan, that not only talks about a responsible draw-down of troops, but how to actually win. That is Hillary Clinton, delivered in a speech on the anniversary of this war. Barack Obama was too pre-occupied with the old politics of character destruction to bother giving any details of his own..

Seth   April 17th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

"Mostly female audience"? Why was that piece of information necessary? Was it just "the girls" talking about what the boys do? Geez CNN, you're not even trying to be subtle. Was it to point out that she only appeals to women? Tell that to the men who voted for her (ahem, like me). It's amazing how this election is being decided by the pundits. Clinton may not be the media friendly PR package that Obama is, but she's a much better option than both him and McCain and I for one will be rooting for her until the end.

canadian royal   April 17th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

THIS IS PLAGIARISM!! THATS EXACTLY WHAT OBAMA SAID YESTERDAY. HILLARY HAD NEVER SAID ANYTHING OF THE SORT!!!! oh wait, why am i surprised.....

Bridgette- PA   April 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

You know, the more people in PA that vote for OBAMA on 4/22/08, the better. We need to shut Hilary down once and for all. I don't want to bash her, she does a good job of saying and doing things and "open minded" people realize on their own the type of woman she is. I have had it with all of the Clintons. I'm ready for this country to start rebuilding the right way.

OBAMA-08!

Raphael Texas   April 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama dismissively talked about his debate with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and the line of questioning from ABC News' moderators, arguing that it focused on political trivia at the expense of the problems facing average voters.

Obama is complaining because the questions were too hard for him..Pooorrr Baby... Its funny to see the true reaction of a Politician when the shoe is on the other foot.

Go Hillary

Mike, Iowa   April 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Only a fool would do what they want without listening to experts.

I'm all for ending the war, but don't be stupid. Ready To Lead, my foot.

Mack   April 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Hillary wore the pants in last night's debate. Poor Obama, can't take a whipping. He's crying a river.

ANYONE BUT HILLARY   April 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

God help us all if this disgrace to all women (I'm one so I can say this) becomes the democratic nominee!!

So, Hillary Choked... SHOCKER!!, Chicago IL   April 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Twister,
Obama did not say the same thing. He said he will give the order. And then the Generals can advise him on what the best tactic will be. PAY ATTENTION! Am gettin sick and tired of Morons... Geez!

The country is in a real mess right now; you really do not need neo-cons or pseudo neo-cons any where near the House that is White.

....I am not pointing fingers.... :)

Len   April 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Isn't this Obama's idea. lol

Pamela   April 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

"The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."
Obama's exact words last night. She must have thought they were pretty good......just words, right Hillary.

MickyD10   April 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I want us to get out of that war as much as anyone. I have family there. Every "plan" is based on a "best case" scenario are they not? To move ahead with a "plan" (and I use that loosely because she does not have all the info to even make a comprehensive plan) with a "no matter what" attitude is just crazy. To be "responsible" in a case like this, one has to be flexible. Otherwise even more damage is likely to occur. What good is advice if you aren't open to taking it????

dan davenport   April 17th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Grasping at straws.....or lying, more of the same from this woman.

Lonnie H.   April 17th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

"The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

Sounds like what another Presidential hopeful said last night. It would be foolish for any President not to listen to, and take into consideration the advice and/or cautions of the commanders on the ground. Who would know better than the ones actually there?

Lonnie H.- Toledo, OH.

mj   April 17th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

She's at the point where she can say anything she wants,
because she won't have to follow through on it, because
she ain't going to get elected and she knows it.!

Just like her calling for a boycott of the China Olympic ceremonies.
She can just say any old thing now, to get air time

John Kay   April 17th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

If Obama loses the general election to McCain, Hillary will lose even more when matched-up with McCain in the same election.

Quote of the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ratgurl   April 17th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

... I believe that was OBAMA's quote.

Tee   April 17th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

If she run a war like her campaign, God help us.

D F   April 17th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I do not agree with Clinton or Obama. Generals should be in charge in a war. They are the professionals.

The President should be and is in charge overall issues.

We are in this mess in Iraq because the Generals did not have complete control to prosecute the war . If they had their way we would have head the necessary number of troops and equipment to win cleanly but we did not.

Noah   April 17th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Hillary plagiarized Obama, what a joke. Obama has been taking from Clinton's playbook from the beginning and thats fact.

Obama and his supporters are showing their true colors today as they gripe about the debate last night. Very hypocritical to say your for new kind of politics when at this hour you are sending out attacks mailers in PA. As for the debate, no one complained when the media took shots at Clinton during the debates, Obama didn't stand up for her. Obama is only doing what he does best and thats distract us from the real issues, one being he lost the debate big time last including on the issues. So lets focus on the first part and not the second. Sounds a lot like how he handles his "bitter" remarks, by changing the context.

Obama is the frontrunner. If he can't handle the questions( and trust me, those were mild) maybe he should drop out and give thenomination to the one person who is ready to take on Washington and provide us with more than hope, but real change, and thats Hillary Clinton.

Helga, St. Louis, MO   April 17th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Most of Hillary's decisions were based on hypotheticals. She didn't think Bush would abuse his authority when she signed off on the war in Iraq. Her employment incentive package was based on Gore being President. Who knows what hypothetical would enter her mind at 3:00 a.m. Hillary is a hypothetical.........person

So, Hillary Choked... SHOCKER!!, Chicago IL   April 17th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Cameron,

I thought I was the only one who noticed that. Am like, wait, that's not Obama; who is that? Hitlary? Bomb Bomb hitlary? hahahaha

But, you know, her supporters will say she won the debate. People, she just destroyed her electability last night. And, on this very impotant topic: Foreign Policy!
That is Shocking, considering she has all that , "experience!"

Umbrealla Coalition or some other junk like that. Gimme a break! She is lacking total judgement on how to handle the middle east. Expect more supers to go the O's way.

Cameron, we know what's really going on don't we?

Jake, California   April 17th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

But I thought a few weeks ago, Hillary said she would consult with generals on the ground!

Is she misspeaking ago or just plain double tongue as we know her to be?

look byond   April 17th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I thought Hilary was a democrat.
How come she and MCcbush – MCCain are collaborating together and attacking Obama.

I s she routing for the GOP.

Am confused.

Isaac, Wisconsin   April 17th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

It is Obama who likes to plagiarize...not Hillary. Where are the Yes we Can slogan of Gov. Patrick Duval...Hillary beat him and he was disappointing...obamaians please get over it..

Rishi   April 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I could have sworn that Barack Obama in last night's debate (preceded Hillary Clinton's comments at Haverford) said that it's the commander-in-chief that sets the direction for generals on the ground and therefore it seems as though Clinton is recording the advice and labeling it as her own astute judgement..

Isaac, Wisconsin   April 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

It is Obama who likes to plagiarize...not Hillary. Where are the Yes we Can slogan of Gov. Patrick Duval...Hillary beat him and he was disappointing...obamaians please get over it..

look byond   April 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I thought Hilary was a democrat.
How come she and MCcbush – MCCain are collaborating together and attacking Obama.

I s she routing for the GOP.

Am confused.

Hec in SA   April 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

President, not Generals, will be in charge in Iraq.

Yay! A return to failed Vietnam-era presidential arm-chair quarterbacking whereby a president, thousands of miles away, calls the tactical shots in a war, while sitting comfortably in his leather arm chair. LBJ would be proud!

tom   April 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

As a very wise man (Will Rodgers) was quoted... "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggy, while you are looking for a rock".

If not a liberal when you are twenty, you have no heart. If still a liberal when you are forty, you've lost your mind.....

Juliet   April 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Cameron, you are soooooooo on POINT. Thank you! :)

OBAMA'08

Brian   April 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Awww CNN I know you must be disappointed about the debate last night, but really it IS news and maybe you should report on it? I know it's hard, when your boy Obama got stomped on by Hillary, but you know as a NEWS network that it's hard for you to ignore. Though by today's headlines you are trying. I guess I'll just suggest here that everyone go to a REAL news network, like MSNBC, Fox, USA Today, or the New York Times to read about the beating that Barack took last night. Funny how little we know about the guy that is coming to light now, oh well, that shouldn't be a surprise at all, should it? Most of his supporters had NEVER EVEN HEARD HIS NAME before last fall

Mike from Calgary   April 17th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Why should Hillary start listening to Generals or civic leader or economist of Democrats or Republicans? She knows everything!! Only problem is that this know-it-all loves to mismatch her words with what the facts "is" "is" , especially when she believes that it is to her advantage. Only problem with pathological liars is that after a while, the voters hear her gripes and groan "there she goes again".
When Hillary throws dirt, all she does is lose ground.

Obama on the other hand displays the "grace" that Rudyard kipling spoke of where one walks with kings but does not lose the common touch". Obama is truly a man for all seasons. Your country, elect him or not, is lucky to have a man of his stature stand up for America, to stand up to the lobbyist, and to strive to remove self-service from the public service.

Mike

USAF Sr. Airman   April 17th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

So Clinton says "What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."....... Well it's not like she was even in the Military to at least have a feel for how things should be run. Dismissing the advice of the Officers in command would be a disaster. Opposing the war from home and wanting to get out fast is one thing (and understandable), but actually being in the war and seeing these places day after day offers much more insight to how things should be handled.

At least Obama said he'd talk to the Commanders and listen to their advice.

Limey   April 17th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

What a ridiculous thing to say. This woman should never be allowed to call herself "Commander in Chief".

Sitting back and waiting for McCain to rip into her....A President who doesn't listen to his experts in the field has no right to sit in the Oval Office.

McCain Clinton 08   April 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Hilldog!! Woot wot

D. Thorne, Newport Beach   April 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

. . . .Which will be President Barack Obama.

Obama 08.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The President is always in charge as Commander-In-Chief....

However, my Queen...you should not try to circumvent, second guess, or select tactics and strategy on your own–without including your "generals" in the Pentagon and in the field. If you do (and I'm sure you will because you manage only by polls) you will be puttin our our military personnel at risk–and ultimately you will lose the support of your military commanders.

But you just go right ahead... McCain needs to gain the armed services vote in order to win...thanks for helping him.

Len in Washington   April 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Wasn't this almost the exact statement that Obama made last night in the debate after she "stumbled" and stated "I'll call in the generals and my staff and we'll discuss what the status is and then decide on a 'safe' exit of our troops."

Now, it seems, she has "decided" that Obama's response was better and should make it hers.

It just doesn't stop. Good grief.......

Len in Washington

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Is that a rope around Hillary's neck?

Glenn, Cary, NC   April 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Hey, Cameron -
She has always said – and proven – that she can work across party lines. That's why she was re-elected to the Senate from New York by an overwhelming margin. Obama is the B.S.-er here. When Republicans have tried to work with him he has stabbed them in the back. Shameless how he will say anything to get elected.

But to get back on topic, Senator Clinton is absolutely right. The President is Commander-in-Chief. She will set the mission and the military will carry it out. Obama-bots may have a different idea about the chain of command, but Senator Obama himself should probably know how it’s supposed to work. After all, he was a part-time, sort-of professor or something teaching constitutional law for awhile.

Senator Clinton has served for several years on the Senate Armed Services Committee and has 35 retired Generals and Admirals including two former Chiefs of Staff who support her BECAUSE they are confident in her ability to do the job of Commander-in-Chief.

Nancy   April 17th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

HOESEFEATHERS!....Will the REAL Hillary Rodham Clinton please stand up.

Seattle for Obama   April 17th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

It is funny. is't that how we got in the mess in the first place, with the president thinking that he could/did over rule everyone and went to war. Sound Republican to me.

It is funny how all the Clinton Supporters are saying Bill did this Hillary didn't. Then why is Obama being bashed for Rev Wright. That sounds stupid and two faced to me.

I want to know about the issues not I misspoke or is she or he not bitter or is rev wright still your friend. OMG this is our country we are talking about not the Enquier.

Let's pick a nominee already!!!

Ronald   April 17th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Ummm, why give Clinton's response coverage and not Obama's? His was more direct! "The President is Commander in Chief . . . not the Generals." CNN . . . are you trying to out goofy ABC?

Kay-Arizona   April 17th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Hillary Clinton Plagiarized Obama's popular positions as her own? Working across party lines is not a new position for Hillary Clinton, she not only will continue to do it but has been doing it for years. Obama didn't have any positions during the first few debates until he heard what Hillary had to say then adopted them as his own with perhaps small changes.

wewantout   April 17th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

surgeons recommend surgery; generals recommend war....Hillary is right on! people need to remember the economy during the Clinton years.......we were OK! Just remember!

Bombs Away   April 17th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

There once was President and Secretary of Defense who told the military what to do. Where air strikes would go, where to place troops etc. The end result was the Paris treaty ending the Vietnam war and the President was Johnson and Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara.

Most of us want out of Iraq. All of us do not want the 4,000 plus American lives lost to mean nothing. We can get out and the military will tell us how to achieve that without even more casualties and chaos.

Maybe Clinton will have a "boilermaker" first before telling the military how to do their job and then be under "sniper fire" when she goes to see the troops. Give us a break!

jorge lopez   April 17th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

WELL YOU ALL KNOW THAT HILLARY IS THE ONLY ONE TO WIN IN NOVERMBER. AND IF IF SHE DON'T WIN THE NOMINATION WE WONT VOTE FOR THIS OBAMA AND WORSE , WHAT ABOUT HIS WIFE MY GOD.....

Sylvia   April 17th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

all I saw was that Obama cannot speak without a script!!!

Philly Kid   April 17th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Hillary sounds very in control or more accurately is trying too hard to sound 'comander in cheif' like. She scared me a bit with her sound bit on American Umbrella of security over parts of the middle east with regards to Isreal. I fear her over anxiousness to impress will force her hand to mis-judge situations and cost us all too much.

Mike   April 17th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Obama got his newbie butt handed to him lastnight. Hillary showed him where he stands in the political arena. It is about time he got some hardballs. cnn and msnbc has thrown him softballs all campaign.

Joe NE   April 17th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

really? really??

"The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

you come up with that one all by yourself?

that is almost exactly what obama said last night at the debate. it's good to see that you agree with our future president.

Rich   April 17th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Funny how this was the exact angle that Obama took on this issue last night.

Marc, Tacoma Wash   April 17th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

That is why you will never win Hillary.

Daniel, Plattsburgh, NY   April 17th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

OK, so how can you bring home the troops "responsibly" while not worrying about "destabilizing the country"? She might find herself having to pick one...

tom   April 17th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Any American success in Iraq hurts two parties.....Al Qiada and the democrats. Perhaps not so strange bedfellows.

Think about that.

Obama Supporter   April 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

She is basically just paraphrasing exactly what Obama said in last night's debate! LOL

female grad student NYC   April 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Every answer she made in the debate last night was well thought out, polished, and informed. She also knew so much about every facet of the issues she spoke about – it's amazing, but then at the same time, I guess she's been 'training for the job' all her life.

She worked her way up the ladder the hard way – or should I say, the American Way. She's tough and not afraid of hardball politics, in fact, that's when she's thriving the most. She gets unfairly ripped to shreds by the biased media, and then gets back on the horse! That's what it takes to advance as a woman in a male-dominated industry!

What a brilliant female role model for myself and my little sisters! At the risk of sounding cheesy, she inspires us all to shoot for our dreams.

hope this gets posted

Nicknas   April 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

WHY WHY WHY are we still listening to her> CNN are you just going to re post ALL of her comments from last night? No One wants to hear from her until she answers QUESTIONS that MATTER. Not pretend she will be the next President.

Bill, Albany, NY   April 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Hmmm lets see Clinton; no military experience whatsoever vs General Peterus; with years of miliarty experience. Yea Im going to go with the general.

bill pike   April 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

oh God I had a senior moment, the headlines on this read "clinton withdrawals" and i thought it was from the disgrace, i mean the race–getting old. maybe i am under fire for the 5th time. think about answering that phone at 3 in the morning and clinton said she made a mistake in what she said–at 7:00pm. by 3 who knows what would have been said. we would declare war with utah.

stuart_zechman   April 17th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

yes yes yes yes

it is about time someone tells th emilitary junta how its going to be

hillary for me!

Jen B.   April 17th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

With Clinton, it is her way or the highway, regardless of how reckless or wrong that way is. Why have advisers if you don't intend to listen to them.
Why did she vote to invade Iraq in the first place?
I cannot think of a single reason why I should consider gving this woman my vote.

Obama 2008

Great   April 17th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Isn't that exactly what Obama said in the debate? So now she's ripping him off his words.

Obama '08

tell the truth   April 17th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I want to end the war but I know you must listen to the people on the ground. Can you lose 40 pounds in one week but it took year 2 years to gain the weight? The answer is NO. Same thing sounds goods but you can not do it. She can not make this statement.

Go Obama people for the truth

Jenn   April 17th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Huh. Seems like Hillary is parroting Barack today. From the transcript of last night's debate, Obama on his plan to withdraw troops:

"Because the commander in chief sets the mission, Charlie. That's not the role of the generals. And one of the things that's been interesting about the president's approach lately has been to say, well, I'm just taking cues from General Petraeus.

Well, the president sets the mission. The general and our troops carry out that mission. And unfortunately we have had a bad mission, set by our civilian leadership, which our military has performed brilliantly. But it is time for us to set a strategy that is going to make the American people safer.

Now, I will always listen to our commanders on the ground with respect to tactics. Once I've given them a new mission, that we are going to proceed deliberately in an orderly fashion out of Iraq and we are going to have our combat troops out, we will not have permanent bases there, once I've provided that mission, if they come to me and want to adjust tactics, then I will certainly take their recommendations into consideration; but ultimately the buck stops with me as the commander in chief. "

H. Churchill   April 17th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

. . .Hillary is clearly copying the exact same thing that Senator Obama
said, and using it as her own idea.

twister49 - oklahoma   April 17th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Obama basically said the exact samething that Hillary did- but who gets the headline and negative write up from CNN, HIllary, of course, I noticed that whenever , and there are less and less, negative write-ups about Obama, the comments are quickly closed... wondering why CNN?

SayNoToHillaryBillaryCheslaryClintrous   April 17th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hillary telling people The president tells the military commanders what the mission is, this is what Obama said last night at the debate. She Knows words matter, she can not come up with her own explantion but to copy Obama's words.

Nobillary Andobama   April 17th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

"What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

Ladies and Gentlemen.....I give you the MOST UNQUALIFIED person in the world to be the next Commander in Chief.

James, SC   April 17th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Pandering......... I may not like her, but she is NOT that stupid!

Mike   April 17th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Get a life Obama after last night Hillary beat you down. You are now refusing to debate her anymore because you are cracking. You cant hide behind your facade anymore.

Hillary just needs to continue the Saturday debate on CBS with McCain and skip the middle man.

John   April 17th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Jay Leno pulled a good line the other day.

He said, you know that they invented a hand held LIE DETECTOR. Someone approached Hillary with one and Hillary shrieked like as if she saw a ghost!!!

I wished someone would strap a lie detector on both Bill & Hillary every time they talk.

BAKERSFIELD   April 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

THATS TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORNS

FIGHT ON HILLARY

bob   April 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

In the photo she looks like she is testing which way the wind is coming from so she knows which way to face when she farts.

Lonny, Seattle   April 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

You cant plan 100%.

Obama admits this, Clinton wont.

Its ignorant to say that under ANY circumstances we'll pull out.

Nine months is plenty enough time for something crazy to happen over there that keeps us there longer than we democrats plan or want.

SayNoToHillaryBillaryCheslaryClintrous   April 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

The president tells the military commanders what the mission is.

This is Obams words from last night debate I can not beleive this woman.

Bitter Pennsylvanian.   April 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I think Clinton needs to be more realistic about this. I understand that after her support to go to war in Iraq that she would feel the need for such a drastic opposition.

And as much as I support ending the war in Iraq, I think that 60 days seems either extremely hasty, or a commitment that she may not fullfill.

It just doesn't sound realistic.

Whatever!   April 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Ha, and this is why my Iraq war vet said soldiers will never salute Sen. Clinton if she were president.

She needs to act less of "my way or the highway".

Scott, Wichita   April 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

And the fact that it will cost 10 times as much per week as it does to fund the war if withdrawl is begun faster than a 6 month notice seems to fall on deaf ears...

people complain about half a trillion dollars so far, but we'll see what happens when we're spending 100 billion a week, which means that she'll spend in 100 days (giving her the full 60, plus the 40 days required to spend ~550 billion) what bush did in 1500 days...

why can't anyone see this?

That expenditure in addition to all her social projects to bail people out of mortgages. Where will all this money come from?

Tax rates up to 80%, probably.

I predict a deficit that makes Bush's years seem like you're borrowing 20 bucks from a friend

tseada   April 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

LIES, LIES n more LIES!!!

Independent   April 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

She picked up this line from Obama last night during the debate.

Frank, Missouri   April 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Depends if she would remember .... her point though to withdraw *her* way, no matter what the military says and even if it would endanger the lives of Americans in Iraq is dangerous – not to say dumb.

Either way, it's hard to have an opinion about whatever she says – I don't think that a word of it has to be true. She'd lie and kill for becoming president to enlarge her ego. It's about her, not the Democratic Party or the American People.

In her words : "Screw'em all !"

PA Democrat   April 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

LIEEEEEEEEE!!!
In the debate you claim you would consult this person n that person n joint chief of staff n what not! Oh Please!!!! Spare me your Lies!
You are the president like Sen. Obama said – The buck stops with him!
All she is doing is saying what the American people wants to hear but dont have an actual plan in place or how to even execute it!!
Throughout the interview she had alot of fluff and very little substance!

Sorry my vote is for Sen. Obama he's much much more trustworthy in my eyes!

Tim   April 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

This is why Senator Clinton will be our next U.S. President. All Americans want an end to this war!

aaron   April 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

its funny how she seemed to repeat WHAT OBAMA said last night on the debate, regarding the commander in cheif choosing the missions,and ultimetely haveing the final say in the matter.

nice hillary.

good ideas are always the stolen ones

Sara from Arizona   April 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Yea, Hillary knows more about the war then military generals! What a crock.

April in Texas   April 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

As usual I guess you will not listen to anyone who disagrees with you.. Way to unite people... Can you please answer my questions... They are posted all over the web and even here... The debate debacle sealed my no vote for Hillary in concrete...

Obama 08

Ready for Change   April 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

And believe me, she will get it done and get it done the way it needs to be done.

Amy OFlaherty Reno, NV   April 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

She's not even going to get one day......

Charlene - white, 67, retired professional, Cradle Catholic   April 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Be very careful Billary what you commit to.. you are beginning to scare me.

Please try to stop being so negative, it doesn't become you. It would be best to stick to the issues not petty stuff. He is looking like the best person to stay professional in open dialogue.

Chelsea is very negative and I wonder who she learned it from.

MD   April 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hillary has promised that she will be the fastest to cut and run, no matter the genocide left behind. It may "take a village" but it doesn't mean an Iraqi village.

Cameron   April 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I wish I could says that I was amused by how during last night's debate Hillary plagiarized every one of Obama's popular positions as her own. All of a sudden now SHE was the one who had shown that she can work across party lines to bring people together to move the country forward. Shameless how she will say anything to get elected.

Jordan   April 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

She's an idiot!

Venus   April 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Yeah – that's why you are not going to be president! Any thing to keep Bill out!

Chris from Fargo   April 17th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

This is a hideous thing for any leader to commit to. Anybody who has studied war in any way should know that once a commander enters the field that the field commanders are in charge of that army. To do otherwise is undermine the authority of the military leadership.

Yes, the president can define the scope of the mission, but it must be left to the military leadership to determine the appropriate means of executing it. That is why they are there. To completely ignore the advice of your advisors means that a) you placed people in advisory positions that should not be in advisory positions or b) you know better than they do. Hillary has no military record or education in military organization or tactics. Political, maybe (or even more than likely), but not military. And if 'a' is true, our military is in trouble regardless.

I'm not in support of the war. I am in support of a pull out. But I am not in support of a reckless pullout as is being suggested here. There are ways to do this which work best for everybody and keep the dignity and authority of our military intact. What has been suggested here would be a hideous disaster for the morale of our military leadership.

Dori in AZ   April 17th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Why is it that every single time Hillary talks to us about anything, she's pointing her finger? I"m convinced that if Hillary is elected, she will do her best to destabilize OUR country.

But, as to a withdrawal from Iraq (which I agree we need to do)... Many of us remember the fall of Saigon in 1975 and our disastrous exit. Obama would be more likely to listen to all appropriate and trusted advisers, and make sensible and well thought out decisions about the withdrawal and how it should be handled.

Of course, Hillary has so much experience, I'm sure she knows better than any military person. After all, Hillary has ducked sniper fire and sniper-ed ducks!

rezagui1@hotmail.com   April 17th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Wouldn't bringing back a 100 people satisfy her promise. Sounds like she is promising nothing. Obama gave an end date. That is a promise he can be held to.

Susan   April 17th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Ok let me get this straight. Now Hillary is pledging to withdraw from a war she supported. She calles the military the "best in the world" yet she and Bill gutted the military to the most disasterous levels since before WWII. Why do you think deployments and tours of duty are so long? Hillary your words means nothing. You will lie about anything if it means more votes. You are about as transparent as the Canadian whiskey you were chugging.

No drama with Obama

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 17th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

CNN Please post this:

Hillary Clinton should withdrawal today that would be great for all of us!

tjoey   April 17th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

HILARY WHY DON't YOU JUST QUIT. YOU ARE A WHITE WOMAN WITH over $100 MILLION IN THE BANK. WHY PERSUE SOMETHING THAT IS WAY OVER YOUR HEAD. YOU LIED SO MANY TIMES ALREADY, YOU TWIST THINGS and when you get caught you say you misspoke. IF OBAMA HAD DONE WHAT YOU DID YOU WOULD BE ALL OVER IS BACK AND SO WOULD THE MEDIA. YOU ARE THE WORST CANDIDATE EVERY. YOU RAN A NASTY, NASTY, CAMPAIGN. YOU SHOW NO SOLIDARITY TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. ARE YOU A REPBULICAN IN DISGUISE? ARE YOU ON THE TAKE? WHO IS PAYING YOU TO BE SO ARROGANT, AND BAD!!! IF THAT IS ANY TESTAMENT IN YOUR LEADERSHIP OF THIS COUNTRY WE ARE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING!! OBAMA DOESN'T NEED THE TROUBLE THAT THIS COUNTRY IS IN RIGHT NOW. CAN YOU REALLY GET THAT 3AM PHONE CALL AND HELP THIS COUNTRY or ARE YOU JUST POWER HUNGRY FOR MORE MILLIONS? WHERE IS THE LOVE HILL?

kc   April 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

THAT IS DANGEROUS..SO DOWN.. YES, I WANT THE TROOPS HOME BUT IN A SAFE AND SMART WAY.. YOU HAVE TO, YES TAKE THE LEAD AS COMMANDER BUT DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE MILITARY PERSONNEL THAT HAS THE SPECIALITY IN THIS FIELD.

operasask   April 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary has it right! The military follows orders from the commander in chief – it is their responsibility to plan how to make it safe.

She is the only remaining candidate who seems to know what she is talking about on foreign policy issues.

nick   April 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Go Clinton!
We know you will honor your commitments.

Texan for Obama   April 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

WHAT?! "...The president tells the military commanders what the mission is." Isnt this the point that Obama made last night in the debate?! Even the "got it backwards" part... I could've sworn I heard Obama say it.

I guess Sen. Clinton is coming around....

M Thomas   April 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

ONE WORD BULL!!!!

She is good at making false promises! Voters BEWARE!!!

Indy for Obama   April 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

O_O;;;

Well. I read that title that Clinton was pledging to begin withdrawing from the contest within 60 days from now. THAT I might have believed.

tidho   April 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I guess since the 'he is not electable' argument is over all she has left is 'he cannot be trusted to end the war'. Interesting argument given that 60% of American's dnon't think that Hillary can be trusted period, lol.

She is right about the military though. The President is responsible for the mission the military is responsible for defining tactics, communicating risk, then executing.

The trouble comes with the communicating risk part. McCain will shred her on this because she basically said she wouldn't consider them. Major electability issue.

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO

WE WILL TRY AGAIN IN 2012 OR 2016

BARRY WON THIS TIME

WE LOVE YOU

deep_eye   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Ummmm, Hill?? Hon?? You'll need to be president to be able to do that – ok, sweetie?? Since you won't be, then you won't be – get it??

Why does she keep doing this? It's like she thinks if she says it long enough, it will actually come true. She really is delusional, it's more scary than sad.........

Also, she is LYING again (I know, big surprise). No one can get the troops out in 60 days – it's logistically impossible. Quite a few generals have speculated on this very topic and the best case scenario is at least 8 – 10 months. You don't just go running out of the country with your tail between your legs like a bunch of Marys – there are safety, security, planning, logistical issues that must happen first.

Chris   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Interesting that Obama can't be trusted to end the war since he was opposed to it from the start. It would be more likely that someone who voted to authorize the war would be unwilling to end it, no matter what she might say to win an election.

Tom   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Isn't that what Barack Obama said last night in his response to same question. The president sets the mission. HRC-get your own words

Tired of W, OH   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Both Clinton and Obama committed to start withdrawing troops soon after taking office. Don't let your bias show, CNN.

brad, obamaha, NE   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

"The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

this was OBAMA's response last night at the debate.

could someone please tell the monster that we have been watching, and we have decided to go with the REAL enforcer of CHANGE, and not the watered down, desperate one.

B from C   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

What Hillary should really be planning for is her withdrawal within the first few days after the Pennsylvania primary. She really doesn't need to plan for anything past that since she won't be the nominee.

No Obama Social state. ( Chicago voter)   April 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I don't want Snobama to be our president.
He reminds me of Bush.
He's cooky, errorgant without any substance backing him up.
He can talk the prepared speech, but when he has to answer questions. He can't do that. all he said is "ah, ah, .. pause, ah,,ah"
It was painful watching this man talk.
OMFG, American people! wake up. this guy doesn't have brain or gut to lead this great country.
I'd like modest person, like Hillary to be our president.
She's smart and articulate. Her plan is really good.
plus, her cut of the middle income is $250K, not $75K
I make my hard earn money, I don't want it to go to people who don't work.
Hillary is more moderate. I like her view a lot.
Obama hasn't improved a thing in Chicago and IL where he started his political career. Why do you think he will improve anything if he ,god forbid, ever becomes president of USA?

leah   April 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

why bother? she's not going to get the nomination anyway!

OBAMA '08

WendyOne   April 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Typical Hillary – Wouldn't want to listen to the military commanders – must be all that experience you have. How are you going to bring the troops back – one at a time on your broom?

Sara from Arizona   April 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Always pointing that finger!!!!

Dennis   April 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

This is dumb. I hope Americans are smart enough to know you don't just cause havoc in a country and then leave it in a worse situation than you found it. Pulling out without considering what is happening on the ground is irresponsible. Give the order for the troops to pull out and set check points with generals to allow them to progressively pull out. Don't tell people something thats impossible to do because it sounds like what they want to hear.

Obama or That Old guy 08

David   April 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

She quoted OBAMA!

He said last night it was the "President who determines what the mission is." And there she said it!

What is wrong with her? Where did this great candidate go? Last night she kept rolling her eyes. When she was making accusations towards Obama she never looked him in the eye. She looked down and right, totally avoiding, her voice even dropped. If you are going to go down the attack road have the courage to look your opponent in the eye.

Obama was a gentleman last night. He could have hit her hard on Mark Penn, Colombia and other things but he didn't. He did try to get the conversation back on topic – i.e. on the issues but they decided to spend the first hour on old issues we've even heard full speeches on already!

And why was George Stephanalopolous a moderator? He was her husband's White House press secretary! And why was Hillary in a spot light?

Obama 08!
Obama 08!

Sara from Arizona   April 17th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

SHE VOTED FOR THE WAR, OBAMA DID NOT....Those who do not support the war should not vote for this phony. OBAMA 08'

Cyp   April 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Hillary All The Way.
Hillary For the Peace and Prosperity of the Nineties

Alice   April 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Withdraw yourself.

Mike from Westchester   April 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Can we get her to withdraw now????????????????

Jean   April 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Another Big Lie!!

sgtlejeune   April 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I don't believe Senator Clinton will be in the position to decide this. She has lost already, she just doesn't know it yet. Maybe if she had been talking like this from the very beginning it would have made a difference. In any case, being an Iraq vet myself, I hope the next president does begin an immediate withdrawal. Whoever that president may be.

kc   April 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

SHE IS DANGEROUS. I JUST DO NOT AGREE WITH HER WITHDRAWAL POLICY. YES, I DO WANT THE TROOPS OUT BUT IN A SAFE AND SMART WAY.. SO DOWN...

LD   April 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hillary is really crazy with withdrawing troops from Iraq in sixty days , no matter what happend.

Obama foreign policies are the best and trustable. Particularly his Iraqi policies. Congratilations Obama.

Go Obama. 08 is yours and Iam with you.

Jack   April 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Now this is utterly foolish and shows disrespect to the military members. You wont take their advice Hillary????

mitch from ark.   April 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

maybe clinton should spend some time 'on the ground',in iraq,dodging 'sniper bullets' ,before she spouts off,leaving herself,with no room to deal with contingencies.at least obama,was more 'presidential',saying,he would set the mission,with a goal of having all combat troops out,in about 16 months,and then allow the military,to use the "tactics",it needs,to accomplish the mission.he's going to make a great commander-in-chief!

Brandy   April 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Blah, blah, blah

Despite the fact that she voted for the war to begin with? Really?

I love and support the idea but can't believe it when it comes out her mouth!

Obama 08

fred   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Go Hillary!! She is a very smart woman!! She will get it done!!

YES WE WILL!!

Catherine   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Wow... This woman will say and do anything to win an election.

Penn state women BEWARE!

Educated Voter   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hillary – if you do pull out troops within 60 days "no matter what", what message does that send to the world and to our country?

1) that the US can be bullied around like a weak little school girl
2) you have no confidence in our brave men and women who risk their lives for the rest of us here – no matter what the task.

Timelines like this are irresponsible and short sighted. We need a leader who is not afraid at 3 in the morning. Who is responsible for their actions, even if they are sleepy or groggy as Bill tell us you were.

SG   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

That's good since Obama met with the PM today and wants prosperity for Africa – Priorities, Priorities – Pay attention PA

Michael   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Get real Hillary, and make you are not lying again.

OBAMA 08

Kazellfo   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hi webmaster!

Bob, NY   April 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Obviously the democrats want Iraq to end like Vietnam...., regardless of the impending genecide.

Adam, Los Angeles   April 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Oh great so when the Mid-East is left in even chaos, Al Qaeda increases its strongholds in Iraq, the rest of the world looks down at the US for being incredibly irresponsible, Clinton will be able to say: "I withdrew the troops."

That attitude is totally irresponsible and not presidential.

www.elicourey.com   April 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Does she still think she's going to win the Democratic nomination?

Michael   April 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

In that picture of Hillary – I don't see her American flag lapel pin. Doesn't she love her country?

Soupy   April 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

For a second I thought the article was about her withdrawal from the race. Ugh.

Lee WV   April 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

She should go ahead and withdraw now and save herself some embaressment.

The Austrian   April 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

A desperation move to somehow get ahead of Obama (although mathematically impossible...).

She'll never ACTUALLY do it.

Cornel   April 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

So she would ignore expert advice and do it any way? Sounds familar. Sounds like W....

jyh1920   April 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

She really meant to say she will withdrawal from this race in the next 60 days. She mispoke...again.

honkey white guy from cali   April 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Shows now she is trying a one last ditched effort to curry support with anti war voters more pandering! Note her husband also promised the GLBT that he would end the separation in the military. He won with much support from the community and then put a policy in that to this day has made this country less safe and given worthless scum an excuse to quit the military by simply walking in to the legal office and saying "I am gay"!
birds of a feather no one can trust the Clinton name it stand for everything but truth or honesty

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can.

enomisa   April 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

CNN where are all my pro-Hillary posts going?

You are only Hiding the truth, blocking us does not mean we don't exist and will not vote for her.

IF it is too late to stem the poisonous Obama-tide created by Oprah, the Kennedys, the media and the DNC....

Then we will jump in anyway with our votes in Nov.

therealist   April 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

But when will the last troops be out Hillary, Obama? Promise??

R   April 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I agree with her. All the respect to the general, but if the President says find a plan to get out, then find a plan.

How many more soldiers need to die?

Jack in ND   April 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

The recklessness and arrogance in that first paragraph is truly terrifying.

ABC   April 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

It is essential that we rebuild America's strength. Among the three remaining candidates, only Hillary has consistently emphasized this point. However, she may not have a chance, because the derailed Democrat primaries seem to be irreversable. What a pity!

pleez   April 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hill i am not for the war but you are acting like an unguided missile you are a loose cannon.

obama 08

dlr   April 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Give me a Break!!!!!! It takes a whole host of people to make a sound judgement and that is something you can not do Sen. Clinton!!!!

Your Rank in File are leaving you. Getting a hint yet?

good luck   April 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hillary Clinton the most hated for no reason...
The one the media loves to trash...

The beautiful and poised candidate that has been swiftboated by her own party...

Good luck and God bless. America needs you. I will write you in in Nov if Obama with the help of the DNC steals this rigged nomination.

Many like me will choke on a candidate that has literally been forced down our throats by Oprah, the Kennedys, the media and the DNC.... by everyone but the ones that count: THE AMERICAN VOTERS

ECHEWEOZO   April 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

stupid lier

Hillary - Liar   April 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

She voted for the war, she is an idiot.

Yulia   April 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

"the president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

Isn't that what Barack Obama said yesterday night?

No Hillary   April 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

"Withdwawl in her first 60 days" .... In her first 60 days as what... as junior advisor to President Barak Obama?

gerard morei   April 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Hillary you are a Brilliant woman and people will be crazy if they don't vote for you.
Hillary for President 2009!!!!

Larry in Michigan   April 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

After Hillary finishes dividing the democratic party, does she plan on running for president as in Independent?

honkey white guy from cali   April 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

What is she still pledging to do? you have to be commander and chief before you can do that and I hate to be the one to tell you you done! even if Obama dropped out now with the fraud case against her starting April 25th no way she can win in November. Half of America thinks she is untrustworthy. Oh well let her rant and speak I don't think anyone except the uneducated feminist are still supporting her! the ones who can not type except in all caps.

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

Sue   April 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Jeez, where did I hear that one? hmmmm oh yes Obama already said that Hillary.

DS in SD   April 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

And in this picture... Hillary demonstrates how many supporters she will have left at this rate by this time next month...

johnny boy   April 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

how many times has she changed her position on this?

Mr. C.   April 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

The Clintons do not know what "Being Careful" means.

the best plan   April 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hillary Clinton

I did not realize how clear and detailed your plans were until last night.

The other debates focused on personality issues.

ABC RULES.... really gave the candidates a forum to show themselves and their plans.

Obama dropped out of the game.
You were there all the way.

Emit   April 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Another Bush – "I don't care what people tell me, I'm going to do what I want."

Actually, It's hard anymore to believe anything Hillary says. She has started making too many campaign promises that she has no intention of keeping. She simply says what she thinks the Super Delegates want to hear and presses on.

Ellie in Aurora, CO   April 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

A little plagiarism? "The president tells the military commanders what the mission is" is almost exactly what Obama said during the debate...

Amy Mather   April 17th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

"You can see which way the questions are going," she told a mostly female audience gathered at Haverford College, a small liberal arts school outside of Philadelphia. "What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

I love how Obama said that yesterday during the debate. Awesome, Hillary! Who "xeroxed" that?

Jesse   April 17th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

~~

Why doesn't she withdraw from this race??

She is destroying the party

Yes we can   April 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

And yes we will.
Hillary the true leader finds her voice.

She shone last night. What grace and poise and intelligence.

She was brilliant.

Just one problem…
Just when I was starting to buy into the audacity of hype….I mean hope… don't parse my words.

I am a uniter, I am…. You just don't understand me.

I am a Christian, I am… I just practice a doctrine of Hate.

I don't align myself with bad people…. no I don't… I don't really know them, I didn't have fundraisers at their homes… they didn't buy me a house.

If you are not with me then you are all liars, liars pants on fire.

Oh My…. Bye Bye 'bama

jl   April 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

OOPS!

She means she will support OBAMA'S plan to withdraw the troops.

And do whatever she can to support the policies of HIS presidency.

Wes   April 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Thats just Irresponseable... she wouldn't admit it last night but she just pretty much did here. She thinks she knows better than the Soldiers handeling the War!! At the most fire the current peerson in charge and hire someone you feel knows better don't just say you do!Shooting cans in your summer cottage doesn't mean you know War!! I agree out troops need to come home but we want them home safely, Iraq knows ur plans already so it wont be any suprise as they attack our weak parts.

Jan   April 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Clinton is the only one that is answering ALL the questions head
on. Obama keeps back tracking on all his answers.

I'll take Hillary's LITTLE lies over Obama's BIG lies.

HILLARY IS A TRUE AMERICAN>

Hillary 08

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

"What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

She copied that from Obama last night in the debate! You go girl use Obama's words to show who's boss! lol, lol

Sante   April 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Last night Obama LOST!

Peaple please outline me 10 thinks that make Obama ready to be Commander in chief.
I will tell you 10 thinks that he is HOT ready:
- Mysterious relationship with mysterious people
- He is a snob and arrogant with people that he does not depend on, manipulator with those that he needs; behind there back he is sarcastic!
- last 10-15 years what he has done like a Community organiser, Senator in Chicago or more so senator of USA
/my answer would be :running for offices; professional runner/
- credibility issues : big time, /many things that have been sad by him / but 1/2 of the Democrats do not to accnolige it for different reasons; one of them is Clintons haters.
- lock of experience: that is NOT very responsible, because he will experiment with that country and the world: dangerous ambition
- chameleon , very , very good at it.
- he started to attack FIRST Hillary Clinton; during the debates still with Eduards and Richardson. I have a copy! The explanation was : she is a front runner!!?? Isn't it now opposite?
- his campaign uses many hidden tactics, he supposed to be "different"
-Very left – I call it SOCIALISM / NARCISSISM.
-Bad debater,;and he supposed to negotiate with world anti American leaders?

Hillary is a B... , but I am not planning to marry her, I need she to do job for me and my family!!!

Daniel T., Notre Dame, IN   April 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Now that it becomes more and more clear that she's not going to get the nomination, she gets desperate and starts making promises in the hopes of winning anti-war support. But's it's too late.

DH   April 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Schizophrenia
is a serious disorder which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts. Someone with
schizophrenia may have difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is imaginar.....
and may have difficulty expressing normal emotions in social situations..

Better see a doctor, Hillary

Joe Ossai   April 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Lady please drop out. You are now a joker

G.N. Penley   April 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Withdrawal is a policy that Hillary Clinton's father should have adopted some sixty years ago.

Sean   April 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Like Bush did? He didn't listen to his military advisors and look where we're at! 4,000 dead soldiers. Maybe if he would have listened, we wouldn't be in this situation. She needs to do the same. Listen! Do you want those 4,000 deaths to be for nothing because you pulled out of Iraq too quickly?

The best   April 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

You are only the best.

Win now or win in Nov.

Either way... NO Obama

Jane   April 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Crickets.....

Andrew   April 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Brilliant idea! Pay no attention to the people who actually know what is going on. She must be an expert in everything!

AZM   April 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Commander and Chief Clinton!

I've had enough...

Obama 08

SBAMA   April 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

"What if the military commanders tell you its dangerous to withdraw? That question is backwards. The president tells the military commanders what the mission is."

- Isn't this exactly what Obama's response was during the debate...

Geesh, can she do anything honestly??

Praetorian, NY   April 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

As if we can trust anything that comes out of that woman's mouth.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

How about she starts with her withdrawal today!

KiloWhiskey - Denver   April 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

From the election I hope

Ron Las Vegas   April 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Isn't this the same way Bush has handled things? Don't listen to anyone else, just go and do what you want.

Concerned Democrat   April 17th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hogwash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Huntingdon PA   April 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Yes she can and she will.

Hillary '08 & '12

Greg   April 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Gee, I wonder if she is telling the "truth" here.

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