April 21, 2008
Posted: 01:21 PM ET

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Hillary Clinton began the month with $10 million in debt.
Hillary Clinton began the month with $10 million in debt.

(CNN) – Hillary Clinton began one of the most crucial stretches of her presidential campaign in debt, newly disclosed financial reports show.

According to campaign reports filed with the Federal Election Commission over the weekend, the New York senator began the month of April with close to $32 million cash-on hand. But only $9 million of that total are funds that are able to be spent in the primary races. The report also showed Clinton owes more than $10 million, meaning the Democratic presidential candidate was in the red even before she heavily stepped up television advertising in Pennsylvania.

"The numbers are what they are," Clinton adviser Howard Wolfson said on a conference call with reporters. "The money continues to come in strongly. We had a very good month last month of fundraising…we are continuing to have a good month this month."

We will of course be honoring the debt in the coming weeks and months," he also said.

The newly released reports offer the clearest picture to date of just how much of an advantage Barack Obama holds over Clinton heading into the final stretch of the prolonged Democratic race for the White House.

According to the reports, he began the month with over $42 million to spend during the presidential primaries and only carried around $650,000 in debt. Obama has $52 million cash on hand overall.

As has already been disclosed by both campaigns, Obama more than doubled what Clinton raised in the month of March: $41 million to her $20 million. The Illinois senator's stunning haul brings his presidential fundraising total to date to $235 million — $60 million more than what Clinton has raised in the same time period.

John McCain lagged both Democrats in March fundraising — pulling in $15 million in that time period. He began the month with $11.6 million cash-on-hand and, a debt of just over $700,000. He's raised a total of about $75 million.

The report also shows he gave back nearly $3 million from donors for his general election campaign. This move could indicate he is setting the stage to receive public financing for his campaign — an option that will infuse the Arizona senator with $84 million.

(12:45 p.m.: Updates with Wolfson comments)

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


Vince   April 21st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Paul you are a fool and need to stop listening to Rush and Savage because as you will some day figure out they lie to you just like Hillary. Some day, if you have enough intelligence you will figure this out and feel very dumb. The states that Obama lost that you speak of were for a good reason. People fell for the lies put forth by the Clinton campaign and voted based on a knee jerk reaction. If you held those primaries after the news of the lies about NAFTA came out the results would have been very different. This is just another round of last minute lies to the people of Pennsylvania and we will see if they too fall for it. Either way, those states you talk about would vote overwhelmingly for McCain if Hillary was the nominee because her words come back to bite her after the lies hit the ground.

Small Town PA   April 21st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

"Win at all costs" suddenly has a whole new meaning, doesn't it?

OBAMA 08

carolflowery   April 21st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I can understand clinton and mccain maybe being in debt, but it blew my mind to see obama is jees

Voice of Reason   April 21st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This is just further proof that you can't trust her economically.

She has exaggerated her experience in every other facet of potential Presidential leadership.

As a person, she's been a manipulator and a conniver since her early political days. She doesn't even possess individual merit!

Come on, wake up!

Anyone but Hillary in 2008!

Mike, Kalamazoo, MI   April 21st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This is probably one of the biggest reasons to vote for Obama. Here is why:

1. The general election will be determined, in part, by campaign funds. Clinton can't argue that she is more electable when she can't raise and ration her funds and he can.

2. The president will take over the country in a time of great economic peril. If Clinton can't even keep her own campaign in the black, she can't possibly fix our economy. On the other hand, Obama knows who to surround himself with to keep things where they should be.

Hillary vs The Clown   April 21st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

What happened in america? Did they clone one dork and that idiot was an Obama groupie?
I sure don't want Obama in the White House, and you want to know one reason why, other than I think he is a phoney, and incapable of leading a Diary Queen, much less the country?
It is also because I despise the arrogance, stupidity of the lemming call of the Obama supporters. Almost every message on the board here from an Obama supporter says the same thing;
"If Clinton can't manage her money in her campaign then how can she manage the country?"
I'll tell you how; Obama has made a greater amount of money and Clinton is forced to attempt to match the ads on radio and t.v. and everything that is involved in his 3 to 1 money spent in every state that they have campaigned in. This does not mean she can't manage a campaign, this means that there are a whole lot of lemmings who are giving to the Obama campaign, and if you remember Obama people (who read and reflect little about reality) Bush was elected two times by people just like you. This campaign finance means nothing about the credibility of Hillary's ability to be the President of the United States.
I'll continue supporting her if she has to wear a burlap dress to the nomination.
Hillary 08

snoopdog   April 21st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Great choice for the Presidency! Looks like she needs to fix the deficit in her campaign before she can work on the U.S. Economy.

McBomb   April 21st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

=====How a true American would vote for another liar in the W.H?===

obama 2008

Franky   April 21st, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Well, is alright. Once Hillary wins the nomination, I'm sure my boy will hook her up with some dough………actually, technically, is not him, is his peeps, LOL!!!

gisel   April 21st, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hillary cannot mange her campaign; how in the world is she going to manage the economy? Much is given, much is required. I hope there is an upset in PA and Obama wins all!!!

Dick in Sioux Falls   April 21st, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Yes, I've already said some things which have not yet been posted. Are you prejudiced against anyone defending Rev. Wright?

leapfrog   April 21st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

C'mon, Penn. Give this fiscal nincompoop the boot before she drags the economy even farther down the hole…vote Obama.

Jody Reno, Nevada   April 21st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Obama's money is coming in from Saudi Arabia via the network set up precisly for this election.

Those that would have us go up in smoke are funding Obama's election under the guise that it's coming from small donations nation wide…NOT TRUE!

If this unpatriotic upstart gets the democratic nomination you might as well start getting used to being called the United States of Saudi Arabia!

VOTE CLINTON OR MCCAIN 2008!

tedious898   April 21st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Its a wonderful day for voting for a new day! Good luck to both candidates. I trust Hillary will show her obvious intellect and grasp of the issues from here on out and leave the kitchen sink at home

J.S.   April 21st, 2008 1:33 pm ET

A woman just won a big NASCAR race in Japan–It's time for a woman to win BIG in Pennsylvania to stay in the Presidential race.

Mauri   April 21st, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Not to worry Hillary? All you have to do is convince Barack "Bundler" Obama, who "DOES NOT ACCEPT PAC MONEY," to share his endless haul from MOVEON.ORG, the largest PAC organization in the country! Yet another whopper to add to all the others he's told throughout the campaign.

Linda   April 21st, 2008 1:33 pm ET

This is not good !
How can you run a country when you cannot manage your debt.

sc dem   April 21st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

JCL, Kentucky, The funny thing about your post is you forgot to mention that Senator Obama has 42 MILLION on hand for the primaries. Take away the 650K in "debt" and you will see he has 41+ MILLION on hand for the primary.
I can tell why you like Clinton so much, with your "mis-statements" in your post, honesty is clearly not in your vocabulary.

Marc - Canada   April 21st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Check out youtube videos on HILLARY that she doesn't want anyone to see. If all PA voters saw them her vote would be well under 20%.

Governor Rendell praising Farraqhan.

HILLARY being sued by Peter Paul and her corruption and campaign fraud related to Cher and Peter Paul.

hillary_the_movie.avi tells all.

Hillary encouraging outsourcing of jobs to India.

Many others. Do your homework people.

time4changeVA   April 21st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Okay, something sounds fishy. First she tells lies and now she is in debt! WOW!!! One would have to be deaf, dumb and blind to continue voting for this person!!

We need change and as she has shown, she can't provide that! The Clinton days are over!!!!!

OBAMA-08

Rick   April 21st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

JCL from Kentucky - Please re-read the article and then we will give you the opportunity to recind your remarks. You oviously haven't a clue what the article said. You are so far off the mark!

Shelley, NJ   April 21st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

PA voters……….if she can't manage her own campaign how is she possibly going to manage the country???????

Caly   April 21st, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Ding dong the witch is broke the with is broke the wicked witch is broke !

jr.   April 21st, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Dear Americans Obama gets upset with Hillary when she expocess his carector.We must also take this underconsideration whe a person is runnig for a president.

quippa hip   April 21st, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Hey all you mean boys! Stop piling on poor little Hillary!

You know she'll start crying agian!

Aww, it's okay Hill- no desert for them!

Grammie   April 21st, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Guess she doesnt't have supporters standing in front of churches with brochures and collection plates asking for donations. She doesn't go into churches and makes speeches about her qualifications or do pastors do the same.
Obama's campaign has taken funds from every tom, dick and harry that thinks he will give out more freebies if elected. And yes, that means special interests and lobbyists. Check out the reports.
Hope her campaign can come up with more cash. If Senator Obama wins, it just means that money buys votes, one way or another.

Please Stop the Madness   April 21st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I am beginning to wonder if people are senile! How in heaven's name can you trust our country to someone who has made such of mess of their campaign. It is no wonder that the educated are breaking heavily in Obama's favor, because only the uneducated would vote for HRC given these campaign finance numbers. Sorry to call you guys out, but if the educated are voting for someone and the uneducated are voting for another person then you should get a clue. Please stop allowing the dumb among us to continue to ruin this country.

Kel from Bham, AL   April 21st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Since her campaign is already in debt, I'm not so sure she can manage the economy. Let's end the bush-clinton dynasty and get someone in office who can run this country the right way. Obama 08!

Floridafor Hillary   April 21st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

No more Obama.

Go Hillary.

Marie   April 21st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

One stubborn woman - The writing has been on the wall for a while now. With her negative campaign and Bill's comments against her, you've got to wonder what kind of motivation the Clintons have to reach for the White House again in such a strange way.

Betty CA   April 21st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Time for HRC to get out.

I see somewhat of an analogy here with what's going in Iraq (a long stretch but …). Go into debt for a cause that has a minute chance of winning. Can' face the reality and meanwhile, beat up everyone in it. Very irrational.

VOTE OBAMA !!!

PENNSYLVANIA, PLEASE VOTE OBAMA ON TUESDAY!!

Vince   April 21st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Let me get this straight. She has borrowed her own campaign 5 million (common man) dollars of her own (non elitest) money. She is now in debt and running her campaign on expected future contributions. Sounds a lot like the way our government has done things and the value of our dollar is a joke and is why we are going to be paying $4 dollars for a gallon of gas soon. I have never seen anyone mismanage a campaign so badly as she has going from an overwhelming favorite to an overwhelming loser with the political clout of a circus clown from now on. All the while saying she was the only vetted candidate and her opponent is not even close to being able to win. AHEM, he beat the crap out of you and you still have the tasteless ability to say these things. If you had any makings of a Commander in Chief you would have recognized long ago you were not going to win this no matter how much you lied, cheated and stole. Instead you have run your campaign budget into the ground and left people in many states holding the bag. The incessant lies should have been enough for people providing services to say thanks but no thanks and while i feel bad for them they also should have known better than to make a deal with someone who is worse than any used car salesman I have ever met. To the people of Pennsylvania, dont be the butt of the rest of the country's jokes like Ohio was when they fell for her last minute lies on NAFTA. It comes out days later that it was Hillary that did the double talk in Canada telling them not to listen to what she said publicly. This time she is going to try to make the people of Pennsylvania look stupid by making up stories about Obama taking lobbyist money when she is the Queen of pact and lobby money and Obama has run on funds given by the people.
It is time for a change!

Paull   April 21st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

CLINTON GO HOME! (and take your wife with you……)

nina   April 21st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

To JLC in Kentucky….it appears all the candidates have money yet to be paid out. The difference between Clinton and Obama is that he actually has the money to pay it back. Clinton does not, that's why she's in the red.
It's very simple to understand. Most people owe money, i.e. utilities. Your bill comes in, it's due the following week. you have more than enough money in the bank to pay it. You pay it by the due date. In Hillary's case, she has people/vendors or whomever she owes, but does not have the money to cover it. Obama DOES have the money to cover what he owes.
So to all the Hillary supporters, please explain how someone can run a country economically when they cannot economically run their own campaign? Hillary's been the one saying "people, this is a job I'm applying for". She's already lent her campaign money. So if she were to take office, would she then borrow more from another country in order to help decrease the American deficit? and if so, isn't that what she's been accusing Bush of doing?

Mariann Pepitone   April 21st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

FEDUP: You are so right. With all the millions Obama is spending in PA he still can't lock up the win. He is a loser there. He needs to win that battleground state because his campaign manager already advised him of that. Obama can spend trillions in PA and will still lose. He's good talker with the speeches of RFK whose book of speeches he was given to study. He is as dumb as they come for a college graduate. Maybe its the drugs and booze that damaged his mind. He has the worst reputation of any candidate that ran for office of this country and if he wins the nomination 40% of Hillary's voter's are foting for McCain to give McCain a landslide victory. I will do the same to keep him out of the white house. Can't you imagine who would be coming to dinner? Ayers, Ayres, Wright,Farrakhan and Rezko. All the big time anti-american white people hater's.

norlanta   April 21st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Doesn't pay her bills!
Multiple campaign managers
Travelgate
Accused Obama of running breaking his word and running a negative campaign and "/throwing the kitchen sink at her." Ha!!
Reams Obama for sticking with his church - "we don't choose our families, but we choose our churches", yet last time I checked she chose to stay with her "sleazy"man that she "chose" to marry!
Bosniagate
Took every possibe chance to sling during th PA debate — note Obama chose not to…
Need I go on….

Leigh for Obama   April 21st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

JCL in Kentucky, do your math skills suffer or is this a Clinton type spin?

CLINTON 9 million she can spend
10 million debt

OBAMA 42 million he can spend
650,000 debt

THEREFORE NET Clinton ( -1,000,000)
Obama 41,350,000

That looks more like a difference of 42,350,000 , why did you say only 350,000 separates them?????
Just curious

Eric   April 21st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

JCL of Kentucky - you actually don't have it straight. The "debts" in this case mean "bills yet to be paid". For Obama, that's $650,000; for Clinton, $10 million.

Now look at the cash they have available to spend: Obama - $42 million; Clinton: ~$9 million.

Now it's just math: Obama has $42 million and owes $650,000 which means he still has $41.35 million. So he's very well off.

Clinton has $9 million and owes $10 million so right now she cannot pay off $1 million dollars that she currently owes to businesses.

So, Obama is not up $350,000, as you said; he is up by more than $42 million.

I saw the truth and it set me free!!!!   April 21st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Oh my God, this is unbelievable. It is s sign that the CLINTONS are not meant to go back to the White House. Maybe they should save whatever money they have to get Chelsea ready cause the way I see it Hill will never give up and her daughter is the only one left that can MAKE HER DREAM COME TRUE. Sorry HILL IT'S OVER, and the way you showed us your true colors I don't think NY WILL EVER ELECT YOU AGAIN. So please start looking for a new distraction.

JCL, it's not that complicated   April 21st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

When the article speaks of "debt" it means outstanding bills to be paid - that's $10,000,000 for HRC and only $650,000 for Obama.

Clinton has $9,000,000 in funds to pay her $10,000,000 in outstanding debt, while Obama has $42,000,000 to pay off his $650,000 in outstanding debt. So is that really proof that Obama is the one who can't handle a budget? I'd say not

manlius   April 21st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

JCL and Margie,

You are not reading the numbers right. Obama has well over $40 million in the bank *after* you take into account the campaign "debt" (which is like bills that have not yet been paid). Clinton is underwater by about $1 million after factoring in her debt. The net difference between their financial positions is not a couple of hundred thousand, but more than $40 million.

hello   April 21st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

If Obama gets nomination watch out all these media who is supporting him is going to dump him for John McCain.
as I see it they want weaker candidate Obama and not Clinton on democrat side so that they can keep all that Tax break they got from Bush.
Don't you know they are all millionaire and works for big corporation who owns all media.
All Obama supporter should watch Saturday night live.
Obama as a president calling Hillary at 3 am. with no clue what to-do with crisis in oval office.
Funny but true Obama has no experience compare to Hillary in world affair, and cannot stand against Putin, Jintao Hu,chavez and ahemedinijad.

Scott   April 21st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Everyone please vote for Clinton. Maybe if we give her enough votes she and her morally bankrupt husband will have to claim bankruptcy. After all this time there is a God.

gerald strother   April 21st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

So Hillary gets an endorsement from the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. The same ultra right wing, Richard Scaife-owned publication that lead the charge against the Clintons in the 90's. Gee, that's a surprise isn't it? NO SHAME

Melissa, MI   April 21st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Obama is not buying the election….THE PEOPLE ARE BUYING THE ELECTION!!!

If anything, Clinton loaning her campaign 10 million dollars is buying an election.

ds   April 21st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

She's really staying in the race to get you to pay her debt! STOP sending her money. She's got her own.

mike   April 21st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

POST THIS MESSAGE UNLESS IT IS TOO TRUTHFUL FOR CNN

It is so obvious that Obama is already receiving public financing to some degree.It is no secret that the average contribution to his campaign is so low and that is due to the fact that a majority of his donors are welfare recipients.

If a graph were made available by the Obama camp it would no doubt show that the bulk of his donations come in at the first of each month when welfare recipients get their monthly checks.So there is no doubt that the public is already financing the Obama campaign to the tune of around 78% of his overall haul of contributions.

So if fleecing the American taxpayer in the form of welfare to in part fund his campaign can be called stunning then I guess it is STUNNING.

Karin   April 21st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

One MORE nice thing about this being over soon — we won't have to continually hear how the next stretch is "the most crucial" stretch.

Amazed   April 21st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Ok, you guys know if Obama was this much in debt he would have been ran off the campaign trail a long time ago. Why is she still in the race…..broke as a joke?

Frank Lee   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

How will she run he country if this is the way she runs a campaign?

hello   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

all Obama supporter should watch Saturday night live.
Obama as a president calling Hillary at 3 am. with no clue what to-do with crisis in oval office.
Funny but true Obama has no experience compare to Hillary in world affair, and cannot stand against Putin, Jintao Hu,chavez and ahemedinijad.

Debbie in Texas   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Her money problems is another reason why the superdelegates should leave her alone. Her campaign has mismanaged money since the beginning. He has no right to think or make anyone believe she can be president, when she has problems managing a campaign. The way Senator Obama has managed his campaign is a direct coralation as to how he will manage the United States.

Amy   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Hillary can't seem to manage her campaign dollars. How is she going to manage the United States.

Andrea   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

She calls Obama an eliteist while she and her campain wasted a fortune at the Bellagio in Vegas.

CNN stupid   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Open your eyes!!!

Em Martin   April 21st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Wow, well, first of all, I'm absolutely an Obama supporter.

Having said that though, I find it disgusting how much money all three of them have been spending on this race.. Kids are dying on the streets, war vets are treated like crap on their joke of social security and people are losing their homes left right and centre, and these three candidates feel the need to spend this much money on campaigning!

Disgusting!

PA Joe   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Take notice fellow democrats! Clinton's campaign is finished. Let's rally around Obama so he can win this nomination and focus on the general election!!!

Bill, IL   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I just made a 200 donation to Clinton and will likely make more in the coming weeks. God bless you Hillary.

Eva, VA   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

DEAR PA, I WANT MY COUNTRY RUN LIKE OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN! THKS, EVA

Canada for Clinton   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

We love the Clintons in Canada!

Go Hillary…we lok forward to another 4 years of entertaining evening news!

Pennsylvania for Obama   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Attached to Hillary is debt, scandal, division and confusion. Attached to Barack is prosperity, honesty, unity and order. If Hillary cannot manage her campaign, how can she manage the country? The only reason the 90's were prosperous was because of Bill Gates and the technology boom. The Clintons cannot take the credit. Hillary had 8 years to bring health care reform and she could not do. She makes promises and does not keep them, because she’s comfortable telling a lie.

Marie in California   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I see that Obama is trying to "buy" a win in PA by spending three times as much on TV and radio commercials in that state. If he succeeds, he will be the "best candidate that money can buy."

It just ain't right! I'd like to see ALL candidates limited to equal amounts of spending, just so they can campaign on equal ground and on WHO they are and where they stand on issues….and not on how much advertising they can buy.

Hillary or McCain - 2008

Cathy   April 21st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Wow…I guess the credit crunch is a myth since all of you talking about Hillary's debt have none of your own.

Obama is empty messages and whining that the republicans will eat up and spit out. No way I will vote for him. He is like the sneaky kid in school that listens to the answers of the smart child and says he agrees. What a loser.

CP-Texas   April 21st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Obama's money comes in in small amounts - less than $100 at a time. This means he has a much braoder base of support….so more voters that support him with what they can afford with no strings attached. Hillary needs big donors that reach there limits quickly and are now tapped out. The people want Obama.

Obama 08′

Jay   April 21st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Lol, Lol,
WHat a joke….
Cant even manage a budget …..

From Someone Who Is Starting To Warm Up Towards Obama   April 21st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Hillary once said " America needs a president who can run the country in Day 1″. America is in debt. Hillary has a 10 million debt. I hope she didn't mean she is the most qualified person to run America……. IN DEBT.

tiger   April 21st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

This is pretty indicative of how she would run the country, I mean she can't even run her own campaign; how in the hell is she going to run the country? I guess the health care initiative she is pushing is one sign, she is going to place a MANDATE on ALL Americans to purchase her plan or face penalties, no one wants a MANDATE to purchase insurance I have good insurance and I do not pay one dime, my company pays for everything. So, this would be a new BILL for me. Look at her dirty tricks and her say anything do anything attitude, i don't trust the woman and I will not vote for her if she gets the nod to be the Democratic nominee, I'm tired of all of the dirty politics, all the lies and she voted for the IRAQ war! I wish she would bow out and allow Obama to focus on Grandpa!

Nancy   April 21st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

And she thinks she can run a country - can't even manage her own campaign. GIVE IT UP ALREADY!!

Barbra-PA   April 21st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I urge all PA folks like me to come out in full force and put an end to this tragedy. Democrats can not afford to continue this battle and think its going to be ok. We need to ask ourselves do we wnat to continue having Geroge Bush in office or do we want a new democratic derection. I urge all Democrats in PA to come out and vote for Barack Obama thus putting this race to an end. Lets be realistic here the republicans want to continue this race so that they have a better chance in November. All polls are showing Baracck is the only one that can beat McCain in November. Thats reality folks dont let Republicans tell you no diffrent. The more we drag this on the more the republicans have a chance!!! This must end on Tuesday or we will be doomed. Look as a Hillary supporter I know that she has no chance in getting the nomination unless she drags this fight into the convention that is what we must stop!!! This will harm our party.
So I will vote for Barack to end this circus. I will vote for Barack just because I belive that this nation will continue to suffer financially if we continue this non sense war. We just dont have the money to continue to fight two wars, one being the Iraq war and second the economic war here in American. Hillary is broke and she has become too negative in the last two weeks. I hope all PA folks come out in droves to put this race to an end Tuesday. Im a gun owner and yes Im a beer drinker and I will vote for Barack Obama.

smokesignals   April 21st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

To all of you who are complaining about Obama buying the Democratic nomination…..get a clue!
His supporters are funding his campaign ten dollars at a time and it's in unprecedented numbers from all over the country.
It should tell you a lot about who is supporting him….the people….like you and me. Not only did Hillary have to loan her own campaign with personal money, she has the largest amounts from lobbyists.

Des, Toronto   April 21st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Hillary, Good night and good luck.

Obama 08

Michelle, PA   April 21st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

How can she balance the national budget, if she can't control her campaign budget spending….this is ridiculous???!!!

Mariann Pepitone   April 21st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Jay: You are right. Obama uses all that money because he is desperate to win in PA. His campaign manager distinctly advised him that he has to win a battleground state to show the DNC he can win the general election but its not going to happen. He is not going to win PA. Battleground states do not like him and never voted for him. And I don't have to tell you why. Those New Yorker's and voter's in NJ are smarter than the voter's in WI and MN or SC. They know what would happen if Obama was president. I believe she will also win Puerto Rico. Not NC or IN maybe KY. However, Michigan is selecting their delegates and they are going to seat them. Hillary has the most in MI.

louie   April 21st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

its funny how Hillary is winning in states that Obama spent 2 to 1 on TV ads and in pa spent 4 to 1 and i wonder if he ever fed the homeless probably not because Oprah and Ted Kennedy would not approve of that kinda helpfulness since thats were Hussain is getting all of his blood money……that he is so easily spending to try to get a upset with TV ads over Hillary Clinton…….word of advice Hussain this is Clinton Country not Barack Hussain Obama land…….

Thanh   April 21st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Don't try to spin this as poor management because that's just stupid. She's trying to beat someone spending 4x as much as she is. Of course she's going to go in the red to gain enough influence to win. Obama has a really established constituency across the country. It's going to take a lot of spending to be able to reach those voters and get them to change their minds.

Susan / PA   April 21st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

It was once said……

To know a candidate, is to know how they run their campaign.

Running a 10,000,000$ debt..is a telling toll

Hillary go home…and home isnt Scranton either!!!!

vote OBAMA 08

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   April 21st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

They Call Obama, elitist. in my lifetime I hve never known a poor man beene elitist. This term is strictly reserved for those with money power. This been said, I cannot imagine how can 4 mill. earnings conjunctly against, $100+,mills.,$109+mill., and the super $$$$$$mills of Mitt Romney, the true elitists, can call Obama, that?
I imagine the saying, "the best defense, is an overwhelming attack", that hols even trueer, coming from those who have the most money,plus the fact of been white, can't stand to loose over a gray (born to mixracial parents) candidate. Shame on all of them, period.

Johnny   April 21st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

NO CASH CLINTON….

i guess bill wishes he could rent the lincoln bedroom again to help you….

the math after tomorrow will show with no doubt that Hillary cannot win unless she cheats….

drop out!

SaneTexan   April 21st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

More CNN slant for Obama…LOL. He is still going to lose PA after spending all that money. BTW…you Obama supporters…Obama can't win either…it's going to be up the Super Delegates to decide. In the general election he will LOSE!
Anyone but Obama in 08!

Smart budgeting now!   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Elect Obama! Oprah will singlehandedly will bail us out of our national debt!!!!

Mike, Iowa   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

TIme for Bill to go on a big speaking tour…. gotta raise some big cash fast!

WB   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Hillary Clinton: Ready on day one to blow all your money.

lucyna   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

If Hillary can't manage the money, how she can manage the country?

Cath Done   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Americans, you are so lucky! You have the opportunity to be the leaders for real change and to make an impact, this time for the better, on our world.

We Canadians have to continue with old war mongering, cold fish government!

Save our world! Please, no more Bush or Clinton! Obama for our world!

Hopeful Canadian!

BarryManilow   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

What can Hillary do without the under-educated, white rural population ? Sad.

Chris   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

After the 109 million I think she can afford it. Dreams are expensive, especially when you have very heavy baggage.

Over the Hill!!!   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Obama 08′ &12!!!!!!!!!!!

rj   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

JCL Kentucky….i wish they would have intelligence tests before people could post on here. Just because he has debt doesn't mean he isn't able to pay it. Most people have debt and they pay it off. But when you have 10 million in debt and 9 million in cash….you're short. he has 650,000 in debt and 52 million in cash. the unfortunate thing is that its people like you who have no clue who are keeping her in the race.

SayNoToHillaryBillaryCheslaryClintrous   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Bill Clinton will say to Hillary next week. Give me a break hillary we are out of cash, we are not going to dip in to our 109M if the stupid supporters stop contributing.

SH   April 21st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

George Sorros ans his buddies can pour in all the cash they have in hand but they won't be able to put Obama into the White House. It is John McCain who will WIN. So, Obama supporters spend all you your money campaiging for a loser in November. At the end of the election, ask yourself - "where did my money go?"

Carolyn   April 21st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

If Hillary "were" to become President, our Country would be in the "RED" another 4 years. This women can't manage her campaign which is small…. how in the world she think she's qualified to manage the country debt. She doesn't have a clue about money managing. Come on Hillary support get a grip. A vote for Hillary is another 4 years of Bush.

Obama for President!

Sante   April 21st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

OBAMA IS A HUUUCH GIMMMICK!!!

LET DONATE TO HILLARY CLINTON!

dan-al   April 21st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

broke i hope not for tax return records talks, but who got the edge understood the irag war or did not, accepted republicans are better at talking to americans or knows can take on reps as per say,democrats will win no fear we got strength of character, relgion,economics,and love of the country. Go Obama

C   April 21st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

This is very shocking news. You've got to wonder out loud, "how can this be?" She is doomed!

Bitter Voter   April 21st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I think this about says it all…….

Anonymous   April 21st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

People are savvy with money. They don't put their hard earned money into a sinking ship. Nothing can speak clearer than this. She will win PA, no doubt but will go out of steam soon after.

If the majority of American people really believe that she is such a brilliant presidential material, why don't they line up behind her campain and donate their money?

jr.   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Daer Americans if you are upset about gas priceses then vote for Hillary. Obama he voted for the oil pompanies very unexpireance.

Peachy Keen   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Did she already give herself the five million that she loaned the campaign and if so, did she pay herself interest on it from supporters donations?

justobserve   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

That's why you judge a candidate based on their handling of their own campaign, or their lies and spins, or look at their tax returns to see where the money comes from, what the husband does while the wife says the opposite, what are their own records, not someone else's,…
If you believe people who have acting talent such as the Clintons, you will get years of chaos, fightings just like the Clintons ' years in the WH. Remember the stock market crash in 2000? They didn't tell you that.

Adios!!! Hillbillery   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Ewwww sounds like she needs to give it up!! The handwriting is on the wall… Bye Bye Are we over the Hill yet??????

Jane   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Why donate to Obama— when he has been taking care of by ( O ).

anon.   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

if she's in debt or supposedly and is spending more than she has, how can she RUN A COUNTRY with that kind of attitude, running us into more DEBT?

i'd think twice, i wouldn't even think about voting for her if that's how she handles her money, what about the country's money?!?!!

The Dude   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Maybe she shouldn't have left her tab open at that bar a couple weeks ago. Her campaign staff has expensive taste in liquor.

ANYBODY BUT MCCAIN '08!

Gurds   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

in hillary clinton debates there has always been a form of exagarations what ever topic she has discussed. She talks about values but hey bill clinton wasnt really thinking about values when he was knocking of monica. GO OBAMA

rw md   April 21st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

To Ricardo Phillips in Washington, is this going to help DC
become a state, NO
They don't deserve is and never will deserve it,
savor this because your Obama if he get's in will totally
take you DC and my STATE of Marylnd right down the
tubes.

Mariann Pepitone   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Rena: I think you don't know what your talking about. You say whatever comes into your head and it doesn't make sense. Obama talks to hear himself talk. He sells himself to the public because he use to be a salesman. The public is like you. No sense nonsense. This generation of fools are eating up the garbage he shoots and they don't even understand what he's talking about themselves. Isn't this generation on drugs and booze just like he was? Is that why they can't think right. Obama is a good speaker with RFK's speeches from a book someone gave him to study. He is as dumb and they come that's why he needs copywork.

jim in pennsylvania   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hilary used maxed out credit card to have campaign event
where the hell is the news on this

Anonymous   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hillary for four years? How can she be an effective president when she can't find people to manage her finances or campaign? We will never know how much debt this country is really in if she and Bill have the opportunity to spin, spin, spin their lies for four years. Give me HOPE any day. OBAMA 08′

PH, Maryland

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

This does not surprise me. America has made it loud and clear, through our time, energy and money, that we want Barack Obama to be the Democratic candidate for President. It is just taking the Clinton campaign a little extra time to tune in and hear.

A Great Candidate, a Great Campaign and a Great President of the United States…Obama 08′

Tyrone Brown
Seattle, WA

Bob   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

margie, you are right… all have a deficit on April 1st, that is normal. Those are outstanding accounts, usually advertising accounts, waiting for a bill to be delivered. But look at the money each has on-hand. Hillary is the only one in the red because she is not paying the bills. You've heard of "Pay it Forward? She is "Spending if Forward". Like floating a check hoping it doesn't hit before payday. Problem is there is no payday. Campaigns are run on contributions. So, given the money sshe has overspent in the month of April, if she quits right now, she would owe vendors, advertising firms, etc an estimated 20=25 million dollars. Since she would be out of the race, who would pay those bills? Answer, nobody. A campaign is like a company. If there is no money to be had, then sueing the campaign would be fruitless. I haven't decided who to support yet. But I do think she has shown that she thinks she is an Elitist with this situation and above the law. The average american would be arrested for fraud for intentionally placing orders and not paying for them. We're not talking about the electric or gas bill here. She will walk away untouched as she has in past financial brushes with the law.

akaDoug   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

JCL- You might want to re-read the article, it says that to start April Obama had $650,000 in bills to pay with $52,000,000 cash on hand overall. He's far from being in debt and he's clearly run the better campaign!

I'd glad trust his judgement with my tax dollars, I can't say the same thing for Clinton!

stogiecarmikal   April 21st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Are you serious? This is just a campaign and she's in the red??? What makes this ever worse is that the Clinton campaign probably tried to use small businesses to provide many services in order to create the "we are for small business….." atmosphere. However, now the Clinton campaign is probably putting some small business out of business by not paying their bills.

Erik, IA   April 21st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

If you can't manage the finances of your own campaign, how are you supposed to manage the budget for the US?

Lisa   April 21st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Did anyone find this a surprise? I wish she would sit her childish behind down. This party is so divided I don't know how we will come together after this mess she has created.

Steve, New York, New York   April 21st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Why should the republicans have to spend any money at all, to defeat the democrats in November?
Clinton is doing the job for them - first she divided democrats, from republicans and independents. Now, this "power-crazed" person is doing a wonderful job of dividing the democrats themselves.

Maybe she could swipe some of the HALF-BILLION dollars, bound for her husband's library.

Sean, Detroit MI   April 21st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Is this on in addition to being morally bankrupt?

Tom Swift, Shopton USA   April 21st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

The reason she has run out of money, and her campaign always seem to be in a state of confusion, is because she never had a plan beyond "Super Tuesday". When her campaign was planned last summer, she was expected to blow the Democrat field away. No plans were made beyond "Super Tuesday". Strategy OR money. That is why here campsign has been operating on a wing-and-a-prayer since.

truth now   April 21st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Sen. Obama's money comes from small donors like me. I started donating in January with $100.00 and will donate $25.00 or more every month from now on. That's how he's raising the money, ordinary people giving small amounts. There are millions of us.

Yes We Can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alfredo   April 21st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Obama is double faced. He keeps attacking Hillary jsut to win Pennsylvannians. Obama is bitter and desperate.

Mk   April 21st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

UC Davis in California is about to send the Clinton Campaign to collection for unpaid bills from Super Tuesday.
Hmmmm…so when DOES she plan on paying these bills?
Doesn't look like she is going to have the money to do so.
Wonder why she hasn't paid those debts if she is continuing to take in good amounts of money. It really may be time for her to read the writing on the wall. Her quote, instead of "If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen", OUGHT TO BE, "If you can't afford it, don't buy it".

K   April 21st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

you people are idiots.

democrat   April 21st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

If she can't manage her campaign budget why should we allow her to manage the nations budget? She started the primary process with more money and an enviable fund raising structure in place. Why has she mismanaged the advantages she had at the onset? This nomination process was hers to hold on to and she has squandered her advantage!

Obama all the way!!

TiredOfNegativity   April 21st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I'm tired of all these negative remarks between the candidates. Hilary most of all, she claims to have all this experience of which she has no more experience than being the 1st lady.

Now she is in debt, should be interesting. She is going to make it worse on the democrats by staying in the race and continuing these types of negative attacks. She is doing such a good job that the republicans don't even attack her because she is winning the campaign for them.

She needs to go and now.

I have been undecided up until now on who to vote for… I always vote for who I think is the best person for the job and usually don't decide until late, but this is getting ugly. Out of the three I have no choice but to support Obama he is the only one who gives us a chance of making the changes that need to be done. McCain will continue the Bush policies and Clinton she just wants the fame, I don't trust the clintons they are shady.

PJ, New York Independent   April 21st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Please keep attacking Hillary, all you Obama supporters, this will seal the deal for a McCain win, if Obama goes up against him. It's going to be hard enough for Obama to beat John McCain… with a HUGE percentage of Hillary Clinton's supporter's crossing over to John McCain (should Obama win the DEM nomination) it will that much easier for McCain. So yes, Obama supporters, keep beating Hillary into the ground…. you bunch of morons. Once again, Democrats shooting themselves in the foot. Pick the empty suit black guy to be politically correct instead of the one who truly knows what she's talking about and can actually accomplish something. What a joke the Obama supporters are. Can't wait to hear you all crying when John McCain wins by a landslide.

Jim   April 21st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Stick a fork in her… she's DONE!!!

BMR, Pittsburgh PA   April 21st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

JCL: Your argument that spending your campaign into debt makes you better qualified to handle the national economy is, well, bankrupt.

Every company has SOME debt. Most companies only pay invoices on the last day before interest starts to accrue on the balance owed. This allows them to maximize the interest they earn on their money before it goes out to pay the bills.

Obama has had NO complaints of slow-pay or no-pay from creditors. His campaign pays its bills - and has plenty of cash to do so. Of course, he built a superior fund-raising machine that is largely fueled by small donors. Average amount of an Obama donation: $109.

Clinton's campaign, on the other hand, didn't think it would need such an apparatus. They were out of money by Super Tuesday, and are now out of money again. That's not the kind of financial "wizardry" I want anywhere near our national budget.

TEXAN   April 21st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Here we go again, the Clintons in debt with a lot of vendors in the United States plus the health care of her employees.. ??? and do you think she can be a good President, I do not think so.

No More Clintons in the White House

PA is your Call take this woman out of the race, end with this bunch of negative campaign, Fear Factor and Lies tot he American People.. PLEASE!!!

Yes You Can! PA

JDC // Ohio   April 21st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Only power-hungry people would spend tens of millions to become President. To think, George Washington didn't even want the job!!!

Doreen   April 21st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

It should not be the candidate with the most money (Obama) who wins, it should be the one who is the best person to lead this country, which is Hillary. That shows that all Obama has is money, but he is totally deficient in all the other qualities that a person needs to be the best leader of this country.

MY   April 21st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Well Josh are you jealous?

colo   April 21st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Instead of slandering Hillary more than you have already done CNN, be fair and report on the major lead she now has in Pensylvannia.

rw md   April 21st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Talk about buying an election, if Obama get's the nonination this
is a perfect example how he did it, he raise 41 million in MarchHe outspent her 31 to 22 million in Pennsylvainia.
Dictator's win election by force, here we just sucker the little people
people into giving you there hard earned money, buy the election
and then once your in, sorry folk's, I have my own agenda.
Jimmy Hoffa senior would have been rolling over in his grave
about his son not backing the better candidate Hillery Clinton, a
real democrat.

Jason Horse   April 21st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

HILLIARY, BILLARY, BUSHARY,
LIAR!, CHEATER!!, THIEF!!!

Chris; ohio   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

If the clinton followers dont see this the superdelegets will. This is a prime example of how she will run the country and she is failing big time.

Jim, Illinois   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

The numbers are what they are and this is who we want to lead our country. So much for fiscal responsibility.

Sean McM   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

REAL MEN VOTE FOR HILLARY!

Jason Horse   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

OBAMA-NATION, FIRST NATIONS IN CANADA, PART OF THE PLAINS CREE 'Y' DIALECT, IN SASKATCHEWAN, SUPPORTING AND SPREADING THE WORK AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THIS MIRACLE MAN. IF ANYONE CAN GET THIS MANY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IT IS "JESUS"

THANK YOU

OBAMA 08

HORSE IN SPIRIT,
IN CANADA

Mariann Pepitone   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Obama Girl: Obama can't use his own funds. Where would he get the money. When Hillary wrote out a check for five million she could afford to do that. Obama couldn't write out a check for one million because he is a pauper's millionaire. He has the least money of all the senators. If you remember, Rezko is not around to give cash money to Obama now. His crooked businessman is under house arrest. I just love reading about those friends of Obama's like Wright, Farrakhan, Ayers and Ayres. He really knew how to pick them right out of the garbage.

colo   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Hillary can still pull this off. '

Go Hillary all the way. There is NO other candidate qualified for this job.

Jude   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

JCL, Kentucky April 21st, 2008 11:36 am ET

So let me get this straight, Hillary is starting April $1,000,000 in debt ($10 million in bills minus the $9 million she has on hand) while Barack Obama is in debt for $650,000.

He has raised $60 million dollars more than her, but their debt is only separated by $350,000 dollars.

Forgive me for stating the obvious, but isn't that proof that Obama is the one who can't handle money? He has taken a $60,000,000 advantage in starting funds and reduced it to a $350,000 advantage in debt level compared to Hillary.

For our next president, we need someone who knows how to handle money when budgets are tight.

JCL, you're way off…do the math…He's only got 650,000 in debt but 42 million in the bank which means he's positive 41 mill.

BITTER AND FOR OBAMA   April 21st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

NOBODY WANTS TO DONATE TO A LOSER PERIOD

Lee WV   April 21st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Look at the bright side she doesn't have to go much further in debt.

Andrew   April 21st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

If she believes in her campaign cause so much, why doesn't she give the money her self. $109,000,000.00 in the bank? Why loan the money? If we the people give it to her why can't she give also. I think it is because she wants to keep her money and take ours.

Brian   April 21st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

JCL, Kentucky

Obama had 42 million on hand to spend in the primary and $650,000 in debt leaving Obama $41,350,000 in the black vs Clintons ~$1,000,000 in the red.

The difference was not $350,000 as you stated, it is $42,350,000.

Disgruntled voter   April 21st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Just like a Democrat. Spend, spend, spend, other peoples money until you simply run out.
Bush must have taken pointers from them the last 7 years.
It's time for fiscal responsibility in this country. It's time to end earmarks, cut back on entitlements to those who didn't earn them, give breaks to the people who will spend and invest the money. It's time for the people of this country to be once again be proud to say that we are Americans.
I'm confused this election because I don't think any of the three presumptive next presidents are really going to make this country whole again. This country has lost respect (yes, even pre-dating Bush. Clinton did his share to make this country a laughing stock don't forget that) and the admiration of countries around the world.
Where is a good honest politician when you need one? Oh I'm sorry was that an oxy moron?

signed,
Disgruntled in America

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   April 21st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

TOO MANY DONUTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

RICARDO PHILLIPS OF D.C   April 21st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

MAKE SURE THERE ARE ENOUGH BALLOTS FOR ALL

Atoin from CA   April 21st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Man I can't stand you Obama supporters. You are so evil and love to see other people suffer. Wait and see what happens when Obama loses the nomination or loses to McCain if he gets it.

scott lymann   April 21st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

It is funny for the Obama people to say what a winner he is yet they call on the competition to quit.

SAD -

You just know it is a matter of time before he implodes so you want to end this while you are ahead. Also funny how all these "little people" have money to send to a politician while complaining that the economy is hurting.

Don't have money for food and gas but enough to send to Obama? Sounds like the people who send money to a televangalist.
So Obama Supporter = ?

Things that make you go "hmmmm"

Ed - Pa   April 21st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

WE WILL! WE WILL

Vote for Hillary. She is the best qualified candidate to lead this nation. .

No McSame   April 21st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Obama all the way. I must give it to her, she has more balls than EDWARDS. No guts No glory. Who does he stand with? I guess he will let us know after tomorrow. How sad. A coward is what EDWARDS is to me.

danielB   April 21st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I'm not saying that Hillary is the better candidate, but I think that this primary is a joke and the Government should reform the system. This is the problem with America!!! I think that this should shine light on the fact that MONEY CAN"T and shouldn't BYE A NOMINATION!!! All OBAMA's supporters are people who have the money to donate to his campaign… What about those people who are not able to give $100 a week much less $5?… Hillary has to compete against someone who's spending 4-5 times the amount of money she is… and that's CHANGing politics?… This has NOTHING to do with running the white house!! It has to do with the people hating a person and putting money into the machine that they favor! This is not democracy!! SORRY!

dave   April 21st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

has she released her taxes yet??

EagleNation1961   April 21st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

"Susan April 21st, 2008 11:22 am ET"

This really is ridiculous!!! Obama is buying the Democratic nomination!! Where is the leadership of the DNC? Is this what you want America to think - that nominations can be bought? Just think what all that money could do for the poor people and the people who live from paycheck to paycheck in America!!
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So if Hillary and all the other spinless Senators had not voted for the war then the trillion dolars a month we are spending could have been used for thepoor people across Amercia. don't try and blame this on Obama if they would have listen to Obama & Colin Powell in the begining then we would nto be in this mess.

James   April 21st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

HRC has 32 million and BHO has 52 million. BHO has collected 60 million more than HRC. Do the math BHO has spent 40 million more than HRC and it is neck and neck and HRC will win PA although BHO out spent HRC 4 to 1. Seems HRC budgeted better no matter how you slice it. Republicans can not use this against HRC as all you have to do is look at how bad off the McCain camp has been at times during this campaign.
Can not wait to see the facts over just how and where the money for BHO really came from. Kool-aid drinkers may be dismayed.
Contribute now to Hillary - she is the ONLY choice for us to get out of this mess.

Kendall   April 21st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

How does she expect to get this country back on track as far as the economy when she can't even budget her own campaign, she's right this race is like a long job interview, I don't think in my opinion she is going to make the cut, Fiscal responsibility starts at home, and her home ( campaign) is in debt.

wthwah   April 21st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

WHAT????!!!! She had more money that the lord upstairs, and now she's broke? Is that why she's not paying her bills?

If she cannot manage the finances of her campaign, how can she manage the finances as President. She has called for all these big spending bills; health care, economic stimulus, etc, and now I totally fear she wouldl mismanage the economy thru her inexperience.

No way can she become president, no way. I'm not even sure how she made it as Senator!

Geez… And people still support her? Oh wait, people still support Bush. Go figure…

Jason Horse   April 21st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

LIAR!, CHEATER!!, THIEF!!!

Dres   April 21st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

What happen to Clinton's 33% lead in PA? BYE BYE Ms Clinton

kaye   April 21st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Obama never!

Tim, Texas   April 21st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

There's good debt and bad debt. Unfortunately Hillary going into debt to trash Obama for the General Election which is bad. Get out Hillary.

Obama 08!!

Mariann Pepitone   April 21st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I can't wait until the Swift Boat begins their emails on Obama. This should be good news for Hillary. This organization destroyed Kerry's chances and they are about to begin trying to destroy Obama's. We don't know who they have ties to. They may have ties to the superdelegates and Howard Dean is not aware of it. It will make news when it happens just like news of Obama and Ayers did. Now that news is all over the states. If he wins the nomination goodby general election.

SueB   April 21st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

So Clinton is the one who will turn the economy around? If she were to run the country like she's running her campaign; in a few years, we could all be looking back and saying "remember the good old days under Bush?"

Jack, PA   April 21st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary beat old fashioined corrupted Illinois politician Obama in PA!!!

Allen   April 21st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I am personally going to donate $1 to her campaign today - just to help her stay in the race and run her campaign so deep underground that she bankrupt herself and loose all chances of ever running for anything ever again, even senator in NY.

I am sick and tired of the clintons and if this is what it takes to send them packing then lets help keep the campaign going with a $1. It's worth it and they deserve it.

OBAMA '08 & '12

raj   April 21st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

money is the king. It will kick her out not nancy pelosi or Howard dean.

Yolie   April 21st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Please PA, be smart. Put an end to this. She has millions of dollars and she is not putting any of her personal millions into her own campaign. She will have the country pay for all her deficit and then get more for herself. PA, watch the documentary, "Sicko", take a look at her health care. It was the Clinton Administration that didn't do anything to avoid the 9/11 results.
PA, the country is counting on you to bring Change Vote OBama 08. Unite the Country. You can do it PA. Enough with Clinton Tyranny.

Matt   April 21st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Doesn't look like 35 years of experience can help her run her own campaign. Why? Thats because it doesn't take experience, it takes smarts. Hillary has the experience but not the smarts. Barack has less experience but far more smarts. PA 4 BHO.

Vicky in Texas   April 21st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

And she has the economic solutions??? I think not - GO OBAMA!

Heather, Corvallis, OR   April 21st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

JCL,

Your logic is completely flawed. Obama can cover all of his $650,000 with the cash he has on hand and have over $41 million in cash to spend. If Hillary used all her available cash to pay her debt, she still has another $1 million in debt. How does that show that Obama is worse?

I am continuously amazed how people's biases affect the way they interpret news such as this and how people try to twist it to make anything look good for their candidate. I am convinced that Clinton supporters would be saying the same thing Obama supporters are saying about her if he was in this situation.

Michigan for Clinton   April 21st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Thanks cnn once again for biased news.

I'll be sending my 5th contribution today.

Hillary is the best candidate for President- and if NObama wins- I will be voting for Mccain.

Hillary/Edwards 08′

Obama- state senate 08- he's really good voting "maybe" thats where he should remain.

Ann McCorkle   April 21st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Thank you, CNN, for bringing Rick Sanchez back. He is fabulous. Keep up the good work!!! I am keeping CNN on all day and night now.
I do not want to miss a single segment with him!!!!!

Lindsay   April 21st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Wow. This may be the only way to get rid of Hillary…she runs out of money.

Brad   April 21st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I can hardly wait for the primary to be over. The democrats are acting like little kids and our politians are affraid to make needed comments. How about; we live in america best nation on the globe so we are going to have a flat tax of 5% no write offs except maybe prove $1000 to a non-profit like church or american cancer soc. Gas prices well open up reserves easy fix. Global warming? what a bunch of well you know. Lets not make government and politics so hard.

Samson   April 21st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Well it's make it or break it for Hillary now. Obama had oodles of cash and she can't let him runaway with Pennsylvania with a billion TV attack ads. Sometimes there must be sacrifices.

stag   April 21st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

HRC has used her own money, that's how important this election is to her. A real sacrafice on her part.

No way BHO will use his money..these folks know how to live of of th