April 22, 2008
Posted: 02:20 PM ET

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CNN

Watch former President Clinton respond to a question about his 'race card' remark."

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (CNN) – Bill Clinton denied Tuesday he had accused the Obama campaign of ‘playing the race card’ during a Monday interview. A recording of the former president making the comment during that interview has been circulating online.

Outside a Pittsburgh campaign event, a reporter asked Clinton what he had meant “when you said the Obama campaign was playing the race card on you?"

Clinton responded: "When did I say that and to whom did I say that?"

The reporter replied that the former president had made the remarks during his interview with WHYY Monday night.

"No, no, no, that's not what I said,” said Clinton. “You always follow me around and play these little games. And I am not going to play your games today. This is a day about Election Day, go back and see what the question was and what my answer was.

“You have mischaracterized it to get another cheap story to divert the American people from the real urgent issues before us, and I choose not to play your games today. …

“I said what I said you can go back and look at the interview, and if you will be real honest you will also report what the question was and what the answer was. But I'm not helping you,” said Clinton.

Clinton did not respond when asked what he meant when he charged that the Obama campaign had a memo in which they said they had planned to play the race card.

Filed under: Bill Clinton


Jasmyne   April 22nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Talk about senile…

The Truth   April 22nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Obama would be the poster boy for the conscientious objector. Let's send him back to Illinois the sooner the better

KJ, CA   April 22nd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Wow, sometimes I wonder who Bill is really campaigning for his wife or Obama??? Sometimes, some of the things that come out of his mouth - sure doesn't sound like the President that I so much respected.

Richard   April 22nd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

God, to think that I used to like this guy.

Obama '08

McBomb   April 22nd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

===bush….clinton…bush…clinton?!

===u call this democracy?!

Heidi from okc   April 22nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Bill Today is a day to stay in bed (where's monica) and not speak to reporters unless….you can get your story straight.

McCain Clinton 08   April 22nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I get it, the whole time, he truely didn't BELIEVE that he had sensual relations with that woman, it's just cause he FORGOT! Great memory Billdog!

Real Mccoys for Obama   April 22nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

What is wrong with Bill???? I can't believe he is acting like this and on Election Day no less. Anyway… GO OBAMA '08!!! A victory is on the horizon- jump on board while there's still time!

Mark   April 22nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Wow, Bill is starting to look like Barbara Bush.

I know, in moderation until I dissappear

Mike   April 22nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Bill, welcome to your legacy.

richard   April 22nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Way to go Bill. We all know the truth. I just hope the truth comes out before it is to late.

CB   April 22nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

PLEASE GET OUT TWO STRAIGHT JACKETS, BECAUSE HILLARY AND BILL BOTH HAVE LOST THEIR MINDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS GO OBAMA 08!

Susan   April 22nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Having trouble getting your foot out of your mouth?

Frank (Cleveland)   April 22nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Whats up with this guy?!?!

Grayson   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Obama should start doing the same thing instead of pandering to political reporters aka paparazzi

Anonymous   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

The news should report the news . .why do they try to "create" a story by catching someone off guard and forcing them to say something that will be misinterpreted

April in Texas   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

To MARTY MCCLAIN via (Pennsylvania could decide Clinton's fate )

I hope you read this as you asked for a reason.. I am for Obama and yes in Texas. I will not vote for Hillary or any Clinton for the simple fact of NAFTA/globalization.. My husband went from a 50k a yer income and full time employment to contract work and 30k. We lost all benefits including our health care holidays, holiday pay, and any resemblance of job security.. It makes no since to lay off hard working folks just to send jobs overseas just because its cheaper. Laying off people who have been with a company for 10 plus years just to save a buck or two. You wanted a reason, well that is just one of MANY I could list as for why this typical white family will NEVER vote for a Clinton..

Bill you and your wife lie as easy as it is for me to eat. YOU SAID IT.. Its on tape, just admit it or better yet shut up please as your wife doenst need any help losing… Her campaign is in the red and in debt and I pray PA is as smart as I believe them to be..

Obama 08

RT   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Where is the story about Hillary saying she would "totally Obliterate" Iran thats been circling throughout the media today?

May   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Bill Clinton is out of cards to play! He has lost credibility which he had regained after the Monica Lewinsky problem. Now we all know he tells tales too! He used to be my hero. How sad! PA, help save the Dem party by voting for Obama today.

mama4obama   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Ooops…..I screwed up again. Now I must deny deny deny

carrie   April 22nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

bill,as a former admirer,i say to you
with all due respect,you are crazy.
you and your wife need help,because y'all are deluded.
have y got azheimers?you forget everything you and ur wife do
hilly billy
you need a straight jacket,maybe we'll come along with the blue dress.
ha ha ha ha

PJ, New York Independent   April 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Here you go again CNN. You are the bottom feeders of Journalism! It's so obvious STILL that CNN is pro Obama, just endorse him already! No wonder the Republican's refer to CNN as 'drive by media'. What a joke!

Chris from San Antonio   April 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

America is done playing your games, Mr. President.

Hillary, Liar from Day 1   April 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Maybe someone should alert the Clintons; Video and Audio recordings are NOW on the internet… that big tunnel of communication where everything you say and do is recorded…..even as far as 15 years back.

I guess everyday the Clintons are brand new and the only truth that is spoken are the lies that are told from one minute to the next….

Retire the Clintons and let's Move On!

Susan   April 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Poor Bill - SOOO misunderstood - or , like Hillary, was it a misstatement?

Bill has has some real anger issues this primary season. I am thinking he could benefit from some happy pills!!! Bill, try some Lexapro, man!

C. Hankins LV,NV   April 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Go Dems! Obama or Hillary out with the Red!

Sallie Mae   April 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

LIES, NEGATIVITY & AMNESIA! THE CLINTONS ARE JUST PATHETIC!

OBAMA '08

Pennsylvanians for Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JT   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

So what was the question that was asked?? What was his answer??

Come on do some reporting. Now I have to go to Google to find out this information?

carrie   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

billy darling,
you need to be in an old folks home.
u said it urself that hillary is old and forgets sometimes
she needs u for company.

Ads   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

liar liar……..

Jerry Tsai   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Bill Clinton must have been sleep-deprived and "misspoke".

Again.

When it comes to saying one thing and believing another, the Clintons take the cake! Don't be fooled, America!

mama for obama St Paul MN   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Oh boy now he is goint to say that the internet and the media "are playing the card on him,"
he has no shame
he and hillary,
it is so disgrateful, i dont know what else to say, and CNN is so infatuated with teh billarys that they follow them around..

we know bill is all what he says he is not, their true colors have shown finally …………….

cg   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Sounds like that Reporters is a Obama supporter.

Go Hillary!

Jeff   April 22nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Ya know, I'm starting to wonder if Bill is losing it. His tempermental outbursts, his whining, his contradictions. I'm actually starting to feel concerned about him.
Regardless, I am a fifty year old, college educated white Texan, and feel Obama is the best choice.

Linda   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Too late Bill, they have you on tape. How does it feels?????

***AMERICAN***   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

SPIN SPIN SPIN. It is what he does best. So define "is".

Erin   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

CNN, let it go! There's enough other stuff to focus on!

jimmy vekmen   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

BILL CLINTON HAS BEEN A TARGET OF THE MEDIA FROM DAY ONE. HE IS A TWO TERM PRESIDEDNT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SURVIVED AN IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING AGAINST HIM. AND IS A FAVORITE ON THE SPEAKING TOURS. IF SOME OF YOU DETRACTORS COULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED A TENTH AS MUCH AS BILL CLINTON, PERHAPSYOU CAN HAVE YOUR PICTURE ON SOME NEWSPAPERS BACKPAGES.

For the love of this independent   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Queston: Why is Hillary Losing the Campaign?

Answer: "When did I say that and to whom did I say that?"

This is Hillarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry. I can not stop laughing.

Tony Z- MD   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

What happened to this man?

saraJ   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Election fraud in PA? the machienes are broken and papers ballots did not have Obamas name on it apparently. anyone hear about this?

Pat Va   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I think Bill has lost it. I listened to that interview and that was indeed one of the first things out of his mouth…that Senator Obama had played the race card. I sense senility taking its course!!!

Teresa W. of Newport Bch, CA   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Oh no you didn't say that Bill. You are lying about your own lie. Wow, you purposely tried to start more controversial issue from a Clinton lie.

Go Away. Stay out of the Campaign. You are not running for president.

Bitter   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

You know Bill, it's like "define is" and "I did not have sex with that woman".

You and Hillary are now free to run for President and 1st Lady (don't care which is which) of Bosnia.

Don't go away mad, just go away!

Staci   April 22nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Liar, liar, pants on fire.

Eric   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I was too young and not interested in politics when he was a president. Could someone tell me if he was such a lunatic when he ran office?

Pretty good to have one statement on top of the other on the same page. Gives you an idea how much he's losing it.

Former Clinton Supporter   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

YOU SAID IT BILL!!
Gee is Bill avoiding the 'Media' C'on Bill we know you said it its all over the news!
Like really Bill I think you did more than 'inhaled'

THIS is exactly what the voters dont need more 'Mis-Spoke' (LIES)!
The Clintons are destructive ~ they are destroying the party, they have destroyed their legacy, they have destroyed their campaign and they have destroyed the trust of the American people!

The Austrian   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Jeez, even when the recorded proof is there, he can't own up to it. What a fool. The Clinton's will do EVERYTHING to steal this election.

Kal   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Liar, liar, pants on fire. You said during a telephone interview on WHYY and you said it to WHYY’s Susan Phillips. Shame on you Bill, you have lost my respect.

your breath stinks   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Bill not again. You must want your wife to lose, good so do I.

Rick in Florida   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

PATHETIC LIAR…….GETS CAUGHT AND THEN DENIES….EVEN THOUGH THERE'S A TAPE OF HIM SAYING IT. WHAT A JOKE!!

Tony in Chicago   April 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

MONDAY: "I think that they played the race card on me,” said Clinton, “

TUESDAY: Bill Clinton denied Tuesday he had accused the Obama campaign of ‘playing the race card’

These two (Clintons) are a piece of work… WHEW… I have been "spinned" beyond belief…..

MovingOn   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Because he has no proof. If you think the Clintons are sitting on a memo that would sink Obama's campaign while they go down you must be crazy. He threw that out there to try and grab any last minute racist votes. Typical Clinton behavior, throw a grenade into a room, leave and see what happens.

Republican for Obama!

booker1,durham,nc   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

oOKAYY, MEEDIAA …. THE TRUTH HAS FINALLY COME OUT, IT IS YOU WHO KEEP US AMERICANS SO FULL OF FEAR AND RESENTMENT, IT IS YOU WHO HAS NOT BEEN TOTALLY HONEST ABOUT WHOSE ISSUES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT. SO WHY DON'T YOU GUYS JUST WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS AND NOT GIVE YOUR VERSIONS OF WHY WE NEED TO HAVE THIS SCHOOL YARD FIGHT!

dave   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Hmm..flip flop, being defensive. he did paly a race card game against Obama. Bill has lost credibility in this campaign and my vote will never go to the clintons. This is the decisive politics.

berksdan   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Bill, Bill, Bill. I worry about you. You really appear to be losing it.

The comments - both times - were recorded. Don't try to rewrite history.

You and your wife represent politics as it was. The American public is looking for politics as it could - and should - be.

Thanks for listening.

Bob, NY   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Is there any doubt that Bill's greatest fear is for Hillary to have a better legacy than his??

Dan in CO   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

"I'm not going to play these games today"

"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"

Carol/Lansing Michigan   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Dear God Bill, when you hit rock bottom it's best not to dig.

skip   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Is he suffering from 'memory lapse syndrome" or what? Obviously Hillary know of his antics on this… what's her take. If she's to have ANY chance, she'll need to keep on leash and BIG muzzle on him… when will she realize it?

Awaiting Results in Texas   April 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Uh, was old Billy Boy red faced and shaking that crooked finger in someone's face?

Don't some STD's make you go crazy?

Doesn't too much booze make your nose red and bulbous?

Don't all Clintons misremember, get mischaracterized, misspeak or just out and out lie?

Are we supposed to fell sorry for the victim Bill now?

jennyb   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

He is clearly lying. The taped interview doesn't lie. He said it and now he is back tracking. The Clintons are both liars!!!!!!!!

Special Elevator   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

It takes a devious person to rely or depend heavily on the black vote to get elected. Then turn on them, when they don't follow your plan to get your wife elected so that you can return to the White House. There's an elevator waiting for a man like that, to take him quickly to his here after.

Greg, NY   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

What is he talking about? If the quote in the article below this one is accurate, then he obviously said that Obama played the race card against him. What is so difficult about this? lol

SLO Bear   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Attention, superdelegates: The Clintons have really brought shame on their legacy, and the cost of their tactics may be great for our kids and grandchildren. Please act courageously.

Tejano   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Can't wait for the fireworks in Denver. The 68 convention will look like a walk in the park compared to this one. All the Radicals will be out in force. Showing America what the Democratic party is all about.

Expect Riots if Obama does not get the nomination. A walk out from the Moderates if Obama does get it. Either way the loser is the Democratic Party.

Let the fun begin and may the best PATRIOT win.

Len in Washington   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I guess that "Reverse Spin" enables a better "Back Peddle!"

Either way, this response has a definite odor.

Angus McDugan   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Once again the Clinton's are having issues with the truth. Darn they hate it when the truth does not serve them well.

Angus in '08!

Kathy, Texas   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Well Obama dealt the hand first by saying that he wouldn't play the race card ; THEN HE DID just a few months into campaigning! What a crybaby Obama is and his campaign people are too…you dealt the deck Obuddy…don't cry because someone else wants to play the game!

This is why single mothers will have a big say in just who is president next. All this whining and name calling is something single mothers deal with ALL day EVERY day and they REFUSE to hear it from adults! It's expected from kids…..but adults…..ludicrous.
All these dem noms and ex-presidents need a time out. But I'm more the spare the rod, spoil the child on these adult "issues".

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

As someone who was supporting Clinton up until the South Carolina primary, I did not take my queue or lead from Barack or his campaign. I have my own ears and eyes and can make my own decision. Clinton's comments about Barack and Jesse came off as condescending and dismissive to me. Hillary's comments regarding MLK and LBJ were equally as bad especially considering her self-admitted "Goldwater girl" days.

These comments prompted me to start looking at Barack and John Edwards more closely and I ended my allegiance to the Clintons at that time. I can not honestly say if I would have supported Edwards all the way but once his chances diminished, I pledged my full support behind Barack.

The Clintons will never admit their own hand in the chasm they have created between their former supporters, of all races and genders, and themselves. Everything is a conspiracy against them, ignoring the fact that this nomination truly was Hillary's to lose, which is precisely what she is doing!!!

For the love of this independent   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

At least when Michelle said something stupid, Obama was able to sit her down for a little while. The former president is singlehandedly giving the Race to Obama. My question is why?

Sandra   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Shame on you Bill Clinton! As a matter of fact, shame on Hillary Clinton for sending Bill making those statements and afterward saying otherwise, acting like the voters can be played around like children. No respect at all.

Bridgette   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

This man is a nut. That is why sometimes you should just fade into history. I do believe all politicians lie a little because that is what we as the American citizens in a sense have forced them to do but this is just ridiculous.

And when I say we have forced them to lie is because when politicians come out and be honest with us they don't win. So they have to play this silly little game about all of the stuff they are going to do and no they have no intentions of doing it. And it is because we have trained them to run their campaigns like that. So when one speaks to us as if we are adults we jump all over them becaue the media has trained us to do this.

Of course he said it he's on tape as saying it, but, I will guarentee when you read this blog later on today there will be some people who will call him a liar and in this case he is and then there will be some people who will blame this on Obama which in reality he had nothing to do with it. So who are the fools them or us. I would say us because we keep putting the same people in there repeatdly and keep expecting different results.

I don't think Bill Clinton is a racisist. But I also don't think me as an African-American owe him anything. It was his job as the president to make the country better for its citizens. I don't know why black people are singled out and told that we owe the Clinton's something because we don't. They got into office because we voted for him. If anything he owed us if you think like that, but, I don't.

The reality of it is Hilary has been busted in so many lies that is why she is loosing support. Not just from black people but from all people. It has nothing to do with Obama being black it is because she has proven herself to be a liar.

But the American public will vote for her anyway because we like being lied too. Then if she gets in office and is proven to be a big liar everyone will have to shut-up becaue you knew it going in.

KAM   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Just keep on talking Bill. It will continue to win Obama votes.

OBAMA '08!!

John, PA   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

The same old SOUTH CAROLINA GAME is still being played!!!

VOTE OBAMA PA!!!!!

Rick in Florida   April 22nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

AND HE CLAIMS THERE'S A MEMO SAYING OBAMA HAS ALWAYS PLANNED TO PLAY THE RACE CARD AGAINST THE CLINTONS. WELL, WILL SOMEONE MAKE HIM PROVE IT?? OBVIOUSLY HE CAN'T AND WILL DODGE AND EVADE AGAIN. AMORAL FAMILY TO THE EXTREME. SAVE US PENNSYLVANIA!!!!!!!!!!!

kgw   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Ticker: Bill Clinton says Obama played race card

Why is CNN leading with a lie? Clinton did not say this, yet you are reporting that he did.

Why are you lying CNN? Why?

Bessie   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Voters, don't be distracted by these serial Hillary bashers. All they are promoting is hatred. We've known Hillary for years cause she's been in the public eye, and there will be no surprises. Hillary is a figher and she will fight for us. She is a candidate with solutions to help fix our economy, our country. Elizabeth Edwards recently spoke out and praised Hillary's Universal Health Care Plan. Hillary CAN and WILL deliver. Vote for HILLARY!

Southern White Male   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Float the idea and when someone calls you on it "deny, deny, deny." It's an old tactic. The Clinton's are desperate.

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

By Denying it, is that the same as just flat out telling a bold face LIE?

Fed up with Bill's ego   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Bill Clinton, you are an idiot..and to think I actually voted for you..

Noprty   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Like his wife, he is so accustomed to lying that it's second nature for him. I can't believe what an idiot devoted-follower of the Clintons I was only a few months ago. NO MORE!

Mabel   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Yes carry the real story, that the male dominated Obama media wants to twist and spin anything against Hillary Clinton. It's the "there's a girl in the club house" syndrome. I really thought better of our country, even India has had a woman leader.

annie   April 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

How many lies do Bill and Hillary need to tell before the people finally sit up and take notice. We seem to have lapses in memory when it comes to them. Hillary supporters, please go back a few years in time, in fact look it up if your memory doesn't serve you correctly, and look at all the dishonesty that plagued the white house when the Clintons were in there!!!!!!!! They lie soooooooo much that even they believe there telling the truth, even when they get caught red handed!!!!

ObamaSPPRTER   April 22nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

President Clinton,
I always thought of VERY highly of you, but since this election started I have been actually quite disappointed. I was a Clinton supporter, but no longer.

Obama '08.

John, Brooklyn, NY   April 22nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Sounds like the Clintons are so off-message that they are starting to fall apart.

karen from va   April 22nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Guess Bill forgot to wear his helmet today.

Al Monroe   April 22nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Reporter's always misinterpreted what Clinton say to get him
on to trouble. Reporter should stay on the facts and issue not
misleading words. Clinton will win Penn stata. Go Clinton.

-AL

Phill Edou   April 22nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Wow Why the former president is dominating the headlines. Is he running for president? Why the hell can t he stay in the shadow and let his wife campaign quietly . I do believe that the man is an ego!!!
Have your say PA.

Marcus   April 22nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

My god, Bill is out of control!
What a despicable display of poor character.

C from the D   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I really used to like Bill Clinton but man he's making himself look like a donkey's rear. Oh, by the way, Obama will lose PA but not by very much, both camps will claim victory, and this will drag on until they force the super delegates to choose. Obama will win, he's the right choice anyway, so why not end it already?? If you think the primary is doing damage, watch what would happen if the popular vote and the pledged delgate vote is overturned. I doubt you'd have 15 black voters actually vote in the general election and Hill would lose ina landslide.

Who's Game Does Bill Want To Play   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

So the reporter is supposed to play Bill's games? Is that it, the game of duping the American people, using scare tactics in ads, lying under oath to the American people, using minorities for photo opts to pretend they're inclusive. That game? The same game the Republicans have been playing for years. That game?

We need a CHANGE—Obama 08

CW in DC   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Dear God, if you have any mercy on me, let this primary end. PLEASE!!!!

I am who I am   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Please CNN post this, you have not posted my comments for over one month now:

DEAR FOLLOW BLOGGER, I WILL LIKE TO START A BET/WAGER HERE.

I BET THAT THE CLINTONS WILL BE DIVORCED AS SOON AS HILLARY LOOSES THE NOMINATION.

PLEASE ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF THEIR DIVORCE SAY AY!! AND ALL THOSE WHO THINK OTHERWISE SAY NAY!! AND WE WOULD KEEP COUNTS!!

Danielle   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I don't blame him for "not playing" the media's games. The media has been biased against Hillary from the start, and blindly supportive of Obama.

Who can blame Bill for not wanting to play into more of that?

Mr. C.   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!! Billy Boy all of a sudden had AMNESIA… Now why would you get someone like this back in the white House with a Lieing Hillary Clinton of a Wife. This is why Presidency is not for Old folks. The extent which their memory is able to recollect things is very dissatisfying. I think they have to write an amendment saying if you are over the age of 55, you cannot be president.

Sam   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

What's this Bill Clinton having senior moments, just like his wife they both talk out of both side of their mouth.

Liar, Liar sniper fire!!!!!!!

M Paul   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

This primary is about who has more delegates not about who is winning Big States that democrats always carry. Hillary, show me the number of delegates. When calling other States: "small" and saying that they don't count, isn't that disrespecting the voters? Why campaigning in WY, VT and Montana if their votes don't count?
That's why we didn't want them in Virginia. He is going around talking trash like a little boy. If the presidency is more work, where did Bill Clinton find the time to paly around with Monica?

Holly   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

OMG He really has lost his mind !!

We really have to get Hillary out of this race to the White House NOW!!

The Clinton's will distroy this country .

Jason   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I think if Obama gets the nomination, Bill will be a lot more upset then Hillary. He should relax and let Hillary run her own campaign.

Ready   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Bill can't remember what he said. Really??

Randy   April 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

CNN, could you please please please engage in some actual reporting on this, by quoting the transcript that the former President is denying?

INTERVIEWER (RE: Jackson comment): “Do you think that was a mistake, and would you do that again?"

CLINTON: "No. I think that they played the race card on me. And we now know, from memos from the campaign and everything, that they planned to do it along.

JAMES DUCKWORTH   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

ACTUALLY TO LOOK AT HER SHE WAS BETTER THAN HILLARY

Oh Bill, Bill...   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

He wants to wait until tomorrow to play games. Today they have to dupe the American people to elect his wife.

shirine   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Typical Clinton

MJE WPG   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Bill Clinton denied that's what he said, does that sound fimilar or am I dreaming. Bill and Hillary please just go away forever. You are making a mockery of this whole election process.
The rest of the world must be wondering what is happening to the USA demoracy process. With the lies after lies after lies we really are the laughing stock of the rest of the world.
Bill Clinton telling a reporter "if you will be real honest" what does he or any Clinton know agout being honest.

NewMexicoForObama   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

CNN what are you doing?!?! Why don't you include the rest of the text?!! That is the best part. He denies saying it then goes on to say it again!!!
Very insightful. Lying comes too easy for these Clintons.

Jeannie   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I love how CNNs titles don't really reflect what the article is about. Shame on you.

fran   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

CNN you are now the new TMZ. With all of the issues facing our country, you choose to go back and forth with a former president on what he did and did not say. Stand up and be the network you use to be, one of substance.

Tim from Orlando   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

But the story below this one actually quotes what he said!!! What's wrong with these people? Do they choose to insult us by suggesting we're too stupid to remember what they said the day before?

Peter   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

When will the Clintons realize that their rhetoric needs to be at least loosely based upon the truth? He is now denying statements he made within the last day? Is he misremembering? Was it late at night?

How is there anyone that still has any patience for these two? Do we really wan't to spend the next eight years talking about what the definition of "is" is, listening to stories about sniper fire at a photo op, or discussing memo's that no one else knows exist?

I am not so naive as to think that other politicians don't distort the facts frequently, but this is pure fabrication. The voter's need to send a message to stop insulting our intelligence.

Carl   April 22nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Well I have not read the question or answer, but if the media decided to skew it on purpose by just reading a small part of an answer and nothing more, then I'm amazed people still have jobs reporting.

The facts simply dont' matter anymore in American journalism except for a few people….

Tired Of Lies   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Just another line of excuses and "mis-statements" from the Clinton fiasco…

Americans, remember, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME either CLINTON has LIED to US…the PEOPLE…

Enough   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I sure hate it when adults can't accept responsibilty for their words and actions.

Jim   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Way to go Bill. Keep camaigning for Hillary. That way Obama will win by even more.

OMG   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Bill Clinton has gone mental

Jackson   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Wow. Really?

Addis - Observer   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I used to like Bill Clinton before this election… But now ,,, He is not doing well. He is denying his wife's fault and "bossy" nature… May be he is trying to compesate his wife on what he did with that woman.

Obama 08!

balthus   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

WOW! And there are people who actually want this sex-addicted nut job back in the West Wing?

Lostfigs   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

He's right! Even Jesse Jackson said that he "know what was going on" when Obama first responded to this.

Hillary 08

DS in SD   April 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

It is truly sad what has happened to this man who I, as a Democrat, once admired so much. The whining, self-pitying, attack dog he has become for his wife has tarnished his legacy even more than the Lewinsky scandal in my opinion.

Gracie   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

DEAR LORD make this man SHUT UP!!!

I mean Jesus, can Bill Clinton just go somewhere and take up a hobby or go shoot some birds in Scranton, PA where Hillary claimed she used to hunt as a "little girl". Bill, Hillary and Chelsea will use the RACE, GENDER, AGE, ETC. whatever it takes to win. They all will throw each other under the bus if it meant they could win the nomination. That's just their mentality, they are GREEDY for power and status. It's that simple.

I swear, if I hear anymore stories from Hillary herself about when she was… "a little girl"… I think I'll just scream!!

PA please END this madness and let's get on with solving REAL issues facing this country.

Sam, Muncie, Ind.   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Bill Clinton, Paragon of Honesty.

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I am truly at a loss of words…what do you say to this

it is such a shame because he was so beloved in the party!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!

Paul   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Good answer President Clinton, the media has been really biased against Senator Clinton.

Hillary will be our President

Today she will be our comeback kid!!!

Hillary - President of The United States of America

joe   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

WHAT HE SAYS IS TRUE…

EVEN OBAMA SUPPORTER, TIM RUSSERT, AT SOUTH CAROLINA

DEBATE ADMITTED TO OBAMA (LOOK AT TAPE) THAT OBAMA

PULLED OUT THE RACE CARD FIRST WITH A THICK MEMO TO

PRESS…..AND SLICK OBAMA CHANGED THE SUBJECT QUICKLY

FLORIDA DEMOCRAT FOR EITHER HILLARY OR MCCAIN

WE ARE THE SILENT MAJORITY THAT OBAMA TRIED TO SILENCE

OUR VOTES

Rick in Florida   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

He's OUTTA CONTROL and its only the primaries!! Can you imagine how outta control he'll be back in the White House again?? Clinton has already proved he has no respect for the Office of Presidency (or Oval Office!). Its always about HIM…..and if (God forbid) Hillary is elected then it will STILL always be about him, overshadowing our President. What a NIGHTMARE this family has become. Good riddance.

jeremiah   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

This is typical Clinton's not telling the truth and when they get caught not owning upto what they say. They are deceitful and dishonest and cannot be trusted.

Venus   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Ha,ha,ha,haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Take a chill Bill!

Hey Bill - wasn't last week's debate GREAT? Ha, ha,ha,haaaaa

This is too funny! See Bill - now do Hillary's supporters see why Obama is not talking to the NEWS-MEDIA right about now???????

Oh yeah… you Hillary's supporters yesterday saying Obama is afraid to talk to the media! Re-read the story above - what did Bill Clinton tell the news-media today - you have mischaracterized what I said to get another "CHEAP" story to divert the American people from the real urgent issues!

Well Bill - you should have been a man last week during the debate that you sat-up and paid for to try and make Obama look bad! Where were you during last week debate when Obama was trying to get the debate on track about what the Americans wanted to hear about jobs, gas, and the war?

Hey Bill - just chill out! If you don't want to get hit - then don't put the uniform and pads on! And, as per Hillary - Baby if you can't stand the heat - get out the kitchen!!!!! And hey - by the way - you don't hear Obama complaining TODAY! Is the media picking on you today Bill?

I can die now! I have been waiting for this moment! I knew yesterday -with the media playing up Hillary that soon - the news media would turn on the Clintons just like wolves!

Go Obama! Last week after the debate - you put the news media on notice - that they will play by your games and not theirs!

Gaby   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Every time Bill Clinton opens his mouth crap flies out by the bucket full.
His infidelity is not only towards his wife, our country.

SBvoter   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Good for you Bill-send him on his way back to Obama!
Go HIllary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You'll win Pennsylvania today-you were outspent-and you still came out ahead. You're a fighter! love ya

Cathy Piller   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Why is this news being covered and Michael Moore's endorsement being ignored? I haven't heard it covered on cnn at all. Why ? I believe cnn's job is to cover the news not to cherry pick.
Cathy Piller, Bemidji MN.

James   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Another lie yet to surface. The Clintons are terrible.

whatever   April 22nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

whatever … PA please dont make the same mistake that folks in TX, OH made by buying into the cheap dirty tactics by the clintons. they always wait til the very last minute to make false accusations then when its too late the truth comes out but by then the damage has already been done ie nafta.

Mike in Scranton, PA   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Obama's campaign did play the race card in South Carolina, and Obama admitted as much in one of the debates. The entire time that Obama and media had been saying over and over again that they hadn't played the race card, his local press secretary there in S.C. just prior to their primary had been circulating a campaign-approved multiple page memo doing just that: playing the race card!

common sense   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Why even bring up Jesse Jackson???

Out of ALL the previous candidates to win S.C., Bill chose to state that "Jesse Jackson also won in SC". Not John Edwards. Not any other candidate

HE made the statement. Somehow he's blaming someone else???

Now he is denying the very "race card complaints" that he JUST MADE!!!

President Clinton,

In today's world digital recording and other technology allows people to record and disseminate everything you say. You cannot so easily deny your words and actions and think people will buy it.

Just a heads up.

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT THE RAINBOW TRIBE   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Typical of the Clintons, they think they have the right to everthing, like some of kind on entitlement, but Obama has showed them and the world what faith and confidence, intelligence and sincerity can do, of course they have know idea about any of those things crazy clintons

kiki   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

After all, like it or not, Bill is right on this one. We noticed the race card being played by the Obama campaign from the beginning

Gaby   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Every time Bill Clinton opens his mouth crap flies out by the bucket full.
His infidelity is not only towards his wife, but our country.

Deb   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Good for you Bill! My prayers are with Hillary today!

This is exactly what Oboma’s champagne has been all about, his back room guys who learned "Race Bating" from Reverend Wright have gone out of their way to play the race card every chance they get and then turn it around and make someone look like a racists when it isn't true at all.

I've had enough of the HATE Arrows his camp throws out every chance they get!

I don't think he'll be our nominee, but should he be the Republican machine will expose and destroy his nasty games for good!

DEE in fla   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

HE is in DENILE

OBAMA 08

Allen   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

its time for americans to wake up! is it true that you have no one to be a president than Clintons?

observer   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Um, Bill? You were being recorded.

Jay   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Bill Clinton is not running for the Presidency!! Stop giving him such a visable presence!! Each time you draw attention to him in an attempt to distract from Hillary's campaign, you disrespect and insult all women. She is the candidate, not her spouse! Unless you plan to pick apart the comments made by Mrs Obama and Mrs McCain, and give them a significant presense, you're showing a gender bias against female candidates.

john smith   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Bill
Clinton
is so

FULL OF HIMSELF

proud army and navy mom   April 22nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

so old Bill has truly lost him mind? either way it's not good for Hillary, since she's running on his record and he's gone senile on her. ah man, she can't win for losing.

James   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Bill I love you but your spin during this election cycle has greatly depreciated my respect for you and hillary. You both need to give up these stupid games you tend to play from time to time. America needs a new change of direction from these old politics of the past. Obama is the person we have to make this happen.

Joel King   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

You have to be kidding me this man is a clown now. I hope we don't have to listen to BOZO the first man for four years! Please think when you vote today people.

Hillary Is Our True Leader!   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Give Obama Hell Bill, he's dirt anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penn State   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The media is continuing to try and inject race into this election. I'm getting tired of this crap myself and I am an African-American. South Carolina was so long ago so why is the media still trying to bring it up to stir up some controversy. This is really starting to get on everyones nerves and the Obamabots are fueling it.

Mary   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I have stopped believing anything that Bill & Hillary have to say after they both have consistently LIED TO AMERICA. I wished we can put a lie detector on Bill & Hillary. That would be the ONLY way I would know if they are saying the truth and whether they really mean what they say.

Bill, it wasn’t just you who said it. Also, Hillary (MLK), G Ferraro, Ed Rendell and a few of your surrogates have brought up both race and gender OFTEN.

So stop the whining. Bill, IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN!

All we Americans can’t stand are the lies of Bill & Hillary!

Small Town PA   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

If I were a different kind of person, I'd probably enjoy watching Bill and HIll self-destruct so publicly and obviously. As it is, it makes me sad.

They were something other than a bad joke once, with real achievements to point to and be proud of. They have no idea (or just don't care) what they are doing to not only their party, but their legacy. Very sad.

Grif   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

ZIP!!! This is Hillary's day, William……………

Never   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

What a loser. The sad part is Dems are about to lose if his wife wins PA.

We will never fully get over the stench of the Clintons.

Obama 08

Patrick   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Why is honesty and the truth so difficult a concept for President Clinton to grasp? Is it really necessary to lie about something he clearly said just 24 hours ago?

ya basta   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Enough already! How often can a Clinton "misspeak" before people really start to question their moral character? It's so frustrating.

Jake T - PA   April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Liars both of them. His wife also said she would give driver's licenses to illegal aliens, then later denied saying that. His wife also supported NAFTA and then said she didn't. His wife said she was shot at in Bosnai by snipers, then made a big joke out of it after that was proven to be a lie.

What can the Clintons be quoted on?

Don't vote for liars.

WW   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Bill Clinton cannot tell the truth. In fact, both Clintons have the same problem. It's sad enough to have Clinton once. No more Clintons!
Bill and Hillary Clintons are pathological liars. Go away!

Molly   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

GO HILLARY !!!
At least Bill will speak with reporters - not like obama who refused to speak or debate. He can only deliver a prepared speech from the teleprompter. He is so afraid to make a mistake.
Even with all the millions $$ he has wasted in PA - he will not win - and even if he wins the remaining states he will not have enough to take the nomination. So… now would be the perfect time to
STEP ASIDE - for the good of the party. OBama is radical and his background is far too questionable to be President.

SarahJ   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

wow Bill.

I can't believe Hillary let him out of the cage today. Stupid choice.

Boston for OBAMA   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

What is good for the Goose is good for the Gander. According to the media he thought the microphone was off when his feet were being held to the fire regarding his prior comment involving Jesse Jackson and South Carolina, and used profanity. The Clintons must believe they are elitist and are so far out of touch with those of us who ca read, listen and understand what comes out of their (CLINTONS) mouths. Liars

Maggie   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The media just jumps at the chance to jump on Bill. Where is Michelle Obama? Perhaps she is at an Anti-american church meeting with her children…..

Please…stick to the facts..

Anyone want a waffle? I hear the bidding is now over $100.00…..

Joe   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Like her Tuzla comment, the problem here is that this statement by Bill is demonstrably false. The transcript, and the recording, from yesterday prove him wrong.

Jon, Charlotte NC   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

another flat-out lie from the Clintons… how can he say he didnt accuse Obama of using the race card when we have him on tape saying that?

Patricia   April 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Ok! This guy has completely gone crazy……what's is going on? Maybe early signs of Alzheimer's…………..so sad.

Jennifer   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

He was right in his statement, but I guess his memory isn't too good(?)

jd   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

What is important is that we get a Dem in the White House, be it Hillary or Barak. The Supreme Court is the real prize of this election. We need to stop tearing our two candidates, either of which would be a million times better than Weathervane McCain.

Linda   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Cnn will not post this because, cnn is lower than dirt with their "Hillary Bashing." Obama, or Mccain may be "CROWNED KING" but Hillary won the election. King Obama has had the GOP. msnbc, and cnn Bashing her 24 hours a day 7 day a week for months, and she is still fighting. What a Lady, and it is very sad all the old white men are so scared of a real woman. I guess they just want a pretty face with their mouth shut.

Richard, FL   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

“No, I think that they played the race card on me and we now know from memos from the campaign and everything that they planned to do it all along.”
— Bill Clinton, yesterday

Asked what he had meant “when you said the Obama campaign was playing the race card on you?" Clinton responded: "When did I say that and to whom did I say that?"

"No, no, no, that's not what I said”
— Bill Clinton, today

Voters of Pennsylvania: think honestly and carefully before you vote.

Norma, DC   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I never liked him, from day one. All of my friends were swooning over him and sent money to him. Now they know the truth and I never said "I told you so", but I wanted to.

So glad I've never cast a vote for a Clinton, and I don't intend to start.

God was looking out for me.

Obama 08

Joe St Louis, MO   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

HOW CAN ANYONE VOTE FOR THESE LIARS AND IDIOTS

Alex H   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

"It depends on what your definition of 'said' is"

Danielle, TX   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

One word: UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Quinn - PA   April 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Voted for Hillary today.

I don't see the press hounding Michele Obama about her comments the way they do Bill. Double standard as usual when it comes to the spouse's of candidates.

It's Hillary or Bust is November!

Tom   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Look Bill and Hillary not to be trusted Bill you know that you said that it over for you now, you need to tell Hillary to drop out now

Toni   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

OK, it's official. The man is insane and anyone who still has any faith in him is insane too. I adored Bill Clinton and felt as deeple depressed as anyone that he had clay feet. But come on … This morning I heard what he said and to stand up and try to lie his way out of it is beyond arrogance. It's just nuts. Both he and his wife are exhibiting some serious faults either in character or psyche. And those who are still supporting them are beginning to look like that final 28% of the country that still support Bush — co-dependants.

Olivia   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I just "lost" my posted response to this article. Not the first time and I'm sure not the last.

I simply wanted to say….GET OFF BILL CLINTON'S BACK!!!

Debbie in Texas   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Whenever I see Bill CLinton's face - I feel disgust. There was a time when no one could tell me anything negative about this man. Now, I feel nothing but disgust for him, I feel wounded. I can't stand to look at him or listen to anything he has to say.

noemi in los angeles   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

"I did not have sexual relations with that woman"
Enough said!

Who believes this guy?

richard   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Your article states it very clearly for those of us who stay informed by keeping up with the news. If a candidate for President really wanted True Change, they would push for each citizen to maximize their abilities and economical independence. Of course, most of Sen. Obama's backing comes from the least experienced with life, naive and/or gullible, and those who think they are above the rest by their mental aptitude (you are to be considered intelligent and bright if you are supporting his candidacy). They are living off of either parental support or loans, vote because their skin color matches his, or we have the so-called top educated who believe they have all the answers to tell others how to live. It only takes someone to work in the academia to see what a caste system it is, based on one's level of education. In other words, if you are not a PhD all other employees are lumped in together and separated from them either by way of benefits, opportunities, etc.

It would be interesting to see how he attempts to change the political process. Is he going to openly denounce all Congressmen, Supreme Court Justices, etc. who do not agree with him? Will they then have to endure what the ABC debate commentators have been exposed to the last few days? It is so ironic to see an individual who speaks of unity and prosperity for all Americans to have created such a divisive line amongst many. They are already bullying Sen. Clinton's supporters who refuse to support him as the presidential candidate as not being true Democrats. One can be a Democrat, and not believe in the individual who is selected by the party to be their candidate. That is called, "Freedom of Choice". Ooops, that might not be around for much longer…. Please post.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

His denial is just like her Bosnia sniper fire! These Clintons live in their own fantasy land and their reality is separated from the rest of the America!

How can you hold any of the Clintons accountable for anything if there is no tape recorder, video camera and plenty of third-party witnesses surround the Clintons all day long! You can not even get any truth out of Chelsea Clinton nor that general West, the military person who was with Hillary in Bosnia! Those close to the Clintons just want you to go along with WHATEVER the Clintons fabricate!

Clearly, the Clintons are DISHONEST and UNTRUSTWORTHY!

Obama, please no more need to be kind nor gracious! The Clintons are not Democrats. They are out for their own personal agenda! They are already attacking you with everything and anything!

Do everything you can, Obama. Just crush the Clintons and kick them out of the race!

me   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I think Bill is losing it.

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   April 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Both Clintons seem to believe that Americans are too dumb to remember more than about an hour into the past.

wel   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Bill - just go away, please!! And take Hillary with you!!!

Mia   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hillary makes perfect sense until her husband opens his mouth. I am fully prepared to vote for a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket. Then I read Bill's statement and I have second thoughts.

Hillary, please. For the sake of the party–either duct tape his mouth shut, or send him on vacation to some small island in the Carribean that doesn't allow reporters for —oh—the next 7 months.

The Truth About The Truth   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Dear Truth,

Instead of sending Obama back, let's send you back to the dark-ages. That where you are anyway, the dark.

Obama 08

Dave   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Go back and continue prostituting yourself to special interests, you worthless jerk.

And to think I voted for you - twice!

California Voter   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Awaiting moderation I'm sure.

Bill may not have said the Obama campaign played the race card, but it is clear to many that Obama's surrogates played the race card for Obama's campaign. They also accused Hillary of playing the race card regarding her comments about President Johnson and MLK. If you are looking for race to be an issue it will be. If you go back and listen to Obama's (both his and Michelle's) stump speeches when he was in South Carolina the race card was surely played among the black voters. P.S. And aren't 85-90 percent of the black voters voting for him because he is black. So for some race is an issue. For some voting for a woman is an issue. For some voting for a Morman is an issue. Hey, at least people have choices here.

GO HILLARY!

Jay   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Well if Obama can play this game "Oh Thats not what I said or meant" then others can to!

Shannon from Washington   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

LOL!!!! Those who believe Bill, DESERVE what they get.

elana   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

OMG- he's finally got completely mental.

Marc   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Another Clinton playing fast and furious with the truth. Sniper fire, Monica Lewinski; they just can't seem to tell the truth.

Amazed!!!   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Wow, is Bill serious??? He should really be checked out for all of these memory lapses…maybe it was 3am and he was just tired & misspoke like Hillary

Bob   April 22nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I will be voting within the hour to make those two go away. No more Bush-like ads and lies.

Obama/Edwards
or
Obama/Richardson.

Message to Pittsburgh- Crosby and Malkin don't have experience…they have TALENT.

Obama 08

Nakisia Sims   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Does he really want Hillary to win PA? This man will not keep his mouth closed. He wants it to be about him, Bill likes hearing other talk about Bill. The main person that likes to to about Bill - is Bill himself. I just wished he would have said these remarks 2 days ago. Then I would not have to stay out all night waiting for the results to came in. Bill and Hillary like to lie and it is about of who they are! They can not help it is in the DNA to lie, cheat, and steal… and then turn around a stay the Obama is through the kitchen sink at her (them) … you have to always includDoes he really want Hillary to win PA? This man will not keep his mouth closed. He wants it to be about him, Bill likes hearing other talk about Bill. The main person that likes to about Bill - is Bill himself. “He played the race card, because he was told to play that hand – Bill thought that as he role as the first (Black President) that he would be safe and Hillary would not look bad”. It backfired and they both came out looking stupid. Just admit it! I just wished he would have said these remarks 2 days ago. Then I would not have to stay out all night waiting for the results to come in. Bill and Hillary like to lie and it is about of who they are! They cannot help it is in the DNA to lie, cheat, and steal… and then turn around a stay the Obama is through the kitchen sink at her (them) … you have to always include Bill. Her campaign is becoming more and more about Bill Clinton.

Glenn   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Bil, Bill, Bill,

I used to love you…what happened? You're flipping more than a pancake these days!

Dan   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Maybe he misspoke and then misspoke about misspeaking. Who among the Clintons learns from the other?

rita   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I said it before, and I'll say it again. Its time for the Clintons to go away somewhere, and just talk to each other. No one else is believing anything they say. What do we expect, they are both over 60, and it was 11 o'clock at night

Phil G. , New York   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Is he serious? they have the entire audio of it on Huffingtonpost.com where he accuses them of so and says he has evidence!! LIKE STOP THE POLITICAL GAMES CLINTON CAMPAIGN!! This is not the America we deserve!! Winning at all cost is a Bush and Republican philosophy. And obviously Sen. Clintons' foreign policy experience is not that great especially when you begin threatening countries before you even get into office, especially when we're battling 2 wars we do not need a third!!!

Lets get back to the issues and enough of the distractions or soon we'll see Rove McBush in the White House.

And with that said I would support Sen. Clinton in the general even though i disagree with some of her tactics, if she was to win the nomination, but right now i'm with OBAMA all the WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to unite behind either of them !! PLEASE

Nancy   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Why do the Clinton's always lie? I'm sick and tired of Obama having to play along with the Clinton's because they use the attack form of campaigning instead of telling us what they believe in. Oh what was I thinking, the Clinton's always LIE! It comes as natural to them as breathing. I can't wait for Obama to win the nomination from his party and finally have the Clinton's in the back seat where they belong. Oh and by the way, I'm a Republican!

Texas   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary 08!

Penn State   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

CNN comment moderator, I understand that you want the Obama supporters comments to be raised first because they are so full of hate, but will you please post my comment.

April 22nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

The media is continuing to try and inject race into this election. I'm getting tired of this crap myself and I am an African-American. South Carolina was so long ago so why is the media still trying to bring it up to stir up some controversy. This is really starting to get on everyones nerves and the Obamabots are fueling it.

Butch   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Let's see he lied in Arkansas, he lied while President, he's lied since then, why should he stop now. Slick Willy ain't so slick no more……

BMR, Pittsburgh PA   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

"When did I say that and to whom did I say that?"

Holy prevarication, Batman. I guess the answer to WJC's question is that it depends on what your definition of "that" is.

ang   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

To the truth: Wow…are you kin to Bill Clinton? This article speaks about Bill putting his foot in his mouth- once again- and all you can blog is some foolishness about Obama. Yea!!! you guys must be related. You know you just can't fix stupid.

Margaret   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Why is it that none of the cable broadcast shows remember that Jesse Jackson, Jr. played the race card right between Iowa and New Hampshire. It wasn't Bill Clinton, but when he responded to it back then suddenly HE was the one playing it. What total BS.

no more bill   April 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

sad, so sad - Bill is sounding more and more like a nut every day.

Here's a lesson taught to me by my granny that the Clintons should have learned a long time ago - always tell the truth, then you don't have to worry about remembering what you said in order to repeat it.

Here's a lesson taught to me by life that the Clintons would do well to learn quick - never write a check with your mouth that your *ss can't cash.

Marc rich   April 22nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

The former president had been asked whether his remarks comparing Obama’s stron