April 23, 2008
Posted: April 23rd, 2008 01:15 PM ET

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The North Carolina GOP released an ad attacking Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
The North Carolina GOP released an ad attacking Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

(CNN) - The North Carolina GOP unveiled a 30-second television spot Wednesday that attacks Democratic gubernatorial candidates Beverly Perdue and Richard Moore for backing Barack Obama – the latest in a string of new ad campaigns that look to tie local Democrats to the Illinois senator.

The new ad points to "controversial figures from Barack Obama's past" and suggests that Perdue and Moore’s decision to endorse the Illinois senator raises questions about their judgment.

The Republican National Committee and presumptive GOP nominee John McCain have both asked the North Carolina state party not to run the ad.

The National Republican Congressional Committee is using Obama in another ad aimed at state Rep. Don Cazayoux, who is running for Congress. The spot ties Cazayoux to Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the issue of taxes. "Cazayoux also supports Obama's radical agenda on health care. If Don ‘Tax You’ gets to Washington, he'll do what they tell him to do," says the announcer.

And the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched Web ads last week that use Obama’s controversial ‘bitter’ comments against several prominent Democrats, including some who have not endorsed his White House bid.

The targets include Rep. Mark Udall of Colorado, Rep. Tom Udall of New Mexico, and Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu. “Will she cast her vote for Barack Obama, a man who calls small-town Americans ‘BITTER?’” asks the ad.

Other spots in the campaign include: “Will Al Franken Endorse Barack "Bitter" Obama? “Will Possible VP Mark Warner Endorse Obama?”, “Will Superdelegate John Kerry Vote for Obama?”, and “Will Failed Governor Ronnie Musgrove Endorse Barack Obama?”

Filed under: Barack Obama


John   April 23rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

They are back where they left,rambling rhetoric and lack of respect for anybody!Some of the obama supporters have not learnt a lesson.Voters in the last primary were probably offended with such vulgarities,and voted in contempt.Keep on! meanwhile ,Hillary is working on a plan for winning in Indiana.

tiredofitall   April 23rd, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Unless things change, the Republicans will win again. All they have to do is make it a close race, then do their usual trickery in the key remaining states needed, and guess what? They win!!!

Cindy   April 23rd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

If the democrats are stupid enough to give the nomination to Obama then they deserve what they get when McCain wins. First, they will have disenfranchised millions of voters in FL and MI so who do you think they will vote for in the fall, not the democrats. Second, when white voters vote (even though they say race isn't issue) does anyone really think they will vote for the black candidate.

get real   April 23rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Finally, I thought the Republicans were going to wait until Obama sealed up the nomination. This should show you whiny Obama democrats that Hillary really has been quite mild on him.

Hopefully, you Obama maniacs will realize he is unelectable before it is too late.

Hillary '08

Hillary-ious   April 23rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

This is a lame attempt at scaring superdelegates away from Obama. The Republicans are trying to make it seem like supporting Obama is some sort of liability. Nice try.

Erik   April 23rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Welcome to North Carolina, Mr. Rove. Did you have a nice swiftboat ride?

king from toronto   April 23rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

who ever feels that mc cain can defeat obama in november.must be dreaming.or just ignorant.

kathy in ohio   April 23rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

well this is the path he choose to advance his political career so i guess he has to deal with it ...................sorry for ya

hillary 08

TMONEY!   April 23rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

NC, you better stand up to the GOP for running those ads... If I was local resident- I'd protest in front of their office...

Vig   April 23rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Obam seems to think he's some prince who shouldn't be held up to scrutiny and when he is, makes a speech deflecting and defending his problematic history and elitist thinking. Sorry, but really, your not all that.

Willy   April 23rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Adf the truth willl set us free from Obama and the democrats

EX Clinton Supporter   April 23rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Sen. Obama is NOT an experienced LIAR like Hillary and McCain!
If he was he would be spining their words but THATS NOT what he's here for.
He is here to CHANGE WASHINGTON and the OLD TRICK POLITICS!
He speaks the truth and it is very disturbing to see people fall for Hillary's lies and trickery after her blatant lie about Sniper Fire in Bosnia!
At this point I say GOOD! Pay that $4.50/gal for milk and that $4/gal for gas! Hope Hillary dont start a war in IRAN! Did yall forget NAFTA?
The most negativity came from Hillary and it seems some folks just dont get it!

shirley   April 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hillary votes yes on the Iraq war, she just said she would use nuclear weapons on Iran and she voted to give Bush war time powers normally reserved for Congress. She lied about her support of NAFTA and the Columbian Trade Deal. Hillary is more Republican than John McCain, I will be scared if Hillary is anywhere near that red phone at 3am or any other time.

BabyObama   April 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama has no chance to win general election simply because he can't win Democratic nomination.

David   April 23rd, 2008 5:38 pm ET

The GOP and McCain are working hard to damage Obama in hopes of making Hillary Clinton the nominee. With 60% of the country believing her to be untrustworthy, they know she is unelectable and would much rather run against her than Obama.

Phong Nguyen   April 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

As time goes on people will learn more about S. Obama's negative side which we do not know much about now. After the hot remarks of Rev. Wright and the "bitterness and frustration" comment from S. Obama, the contest has become more fair! Go, Hillary!

Maurice-canadian thought.   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

The Republicans are seeking a Hillary victory, because they believe they have a better chance against her, hence these attack advertisement.
It is obvious that only a foolish President would enter into another war(this time with Iran) when the country cannot even pay for it's current wars. This fearmongering is a common trait in US politics, the voters cower and do not think, so they vote with the same mentality of 2000 and even moreso in 2004.
Warmongering, fearmongerng distract individuals from the real issue. I strongly believe that this attack approach by the GOP is another way to say to Hillary, we want you to win, because not only will we throw the kitchen sink at you but also the toilet bowl of the Clinton dynasty in the White House.
Food for thought.

Augustina   April 23rd, 2008 5:30 pm ET

LIES LIES LIES, When Hillhod put her behind in your faces don't start crying like you do about Pres. Bush. It will be to late.

Jerry in Boston   April 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

This is just the beginning. If, as is likely, Obama gets the Dem nomination, prepare yourself for MUCH more and MUCH worse than this.

Gorgegirl   April 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

That's nice of the GOP for running an ad to help Hillary Clinton. And especially nice of the media to run it time and time again for free!! Let's remind the voters of North Carolina that Barak Obama chose to sit in the pew and listen to the words of hate from Rev Wright for 20 years. Anyone with good judgement would have walked out at the first sign of controversy and hate. This isn't about Rev. Wright – it is about Obama's judgement and thus his character. He doesn't have the support of the Democratic base and without it, he can't win the general election in Nov.

Mike in Columbus   April 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I'm sure these people would have nothing to say if Hillary were the nominee. They would just go away and sulk, and she would sail smoothly into the Whitehouse. LOL!!!

Ernesto went to Far   April 23rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Ernesto Lopez, I didn't know your type, a minority yourself was so racist.
Go on and vote for John McCain, so that he and Lou Dobbs can start
working on that fence. (see prejudice isn't nice, is it?)

Henrita   April 23rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

All I can say is Obama needs to stop trying to be Mr. Nice Guy. Unfortunately, he's going to have to take a long jump down to Cinton's level if he wants to ensure his nomination.

DF   April 23rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

OBAMA THIS IS ONLY A SMALL TASTE OF WHAT IS TO COME. IF YOU THINK HILLARY HAS BEEN TOUGH ON YOU WITH NEGATIVE ADVERTISEMENTS WAIT AND SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IF YOU BECOME THE NOMINEE, I WILL ENJOY WATCHING YOU GET BARRAGED WITH NEGATIVE ADS THAT MAKE HILLARY'S EFFORTS LOOK LIKE A CAKE WALK.

ENJOY

AJ   April 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I listened to the response given by NC Republican party chairwoman that they were putting the ad to help the state republican candidates standing for election in Nov. What a bunch of baloney?!! They are doing it so that Sen. Clinton can narrow the total vote count margin between herself and Barak and guess what, they would love to see Hillary fight this battle with Barak as long as she can and destroy the Dem. party. What a sleuth !! They would love to see Hillary win the nomination because they know that they can trounce her in Nov. !!!

lynette   April 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

the kettle calling the kettle black.

duane   April 23rd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

What's this nonsense that Hillary didn't win by 10%? Do the math:

Clinton: 1,260,060
Obama: 1,045,148

Clinton's percentage: 54.7
Obama's percentage: 45.3

Sad   April 23rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The sad thing is that the american people are so caught up in the crap that is put out by the media on either candidate and no one really investigate to know the truth. I heard on CNN last night that a certain percentage of people were surfing the web to find dirt on Obama. Is this what "we as a people" have become. Have you asked yourselves how my people have you even spoken to or know personally that is shady or has some dirtly dealings. Everyone of us probably has and do that reflect that type of person you are. THINK PEOPLE!!! INVESTIGATE, BEFORE YOU VOTE. YOU OWE THE CONTRY THAT MUCH!!!

Jana   April 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

10% from the total of votes makes 209.000 votes. Hillary has 216.000 plus. I thought Obamas supporters are more educated. But they are just hypocritical.

Mike - Texas   April 23rd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

They're just getting started before all of the MoveOn.org ads start showing up to tear down McCain.

George Soros and all of his billions will soon be launching negative add campaigns against McCain. Most of them will be non-factual, but that hasn't stopped Soros before. He doesn't care if there is an ounce of truth to the ads or not.

Romulus, Michigan   April 23rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

In American fear tactics work because at our core we are rotten. The hope I see is the younger votes. Not as spoiled by the past and more open-minded. If we keep warming over hate, we will be the losers. Senator Clinton cannot bring our country together. .

Gregory W.   April 23rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

As a North Carolinian, I am so angry and so ashamed that this is being done. This is TRULY WRONG! Now, I applaud McCain for making the statement he did and his position on the matter. Will Clinton surprise me and do the same? More importantly, will North Carolinians as a whole accept or reject this type of foolishness?

OBAMA 08!

Paris   April 23rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Dori, you are absolutely wrong.

McCain was the only one that wasn’t implicated.

John McCain 08

AMP   April 23rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama is FLAWED........the RNC realized this LONG ago and has been playing the spoiler for some time now. Clinton has been thrown under, behind, on top of, and backed over by the RNC, Obamabots, and the media and is still in the race! The media did not vet Obama like the should have, and were enamored with him from day 1 because of the Oprah factor. This guy is finished, done! The democratic party has no one to blame but themselves for this foul up! Obama is Jimmy Carter Part 2. Watch what happens 2 years into an Obama presidency!

v.ananthan   April 23rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

to: merle 7

with 99% reporting
Hillary 1,259,296 = 54,69%
obama 1,043,332 = 45,31%.

THE DIFFERENCE IS 9,38%.

OK.

Still a good win for Hillary...

EX--Republican   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

This is why I will have absolutely nothing to do with the republican party ever again. When after 8 years of the worst administration in history they know they can not win on the issues they resort to what they CAN do very well–use unfounded and unethical accusations to try to define their opponents. They are the party of low lifes and this add proves it once again.

slokipoki   April 23rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Great post Carl! When I was young my mother told me " Tell me your friends and I will tell you what you are". Wake up America can't you see what Obama is?
Go Hillary!!!

Mistahkleen   April 23rd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I know that no one's surprised by this. This is par for the course. I don't blame the GOP, leopards don't change their spots. I blame certain segments of the population for falling for it. America is turning into the dumb blonde with giant breasts and no brains. We don't read. We don't research. We don't investigate. We make decisions based on 30 sec. spots on T.V. That's DUMB.

DAN   April 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This is what democrats especially superdelegates have to realize is that these stories have legs and they're just gonna keep on growing.They don't have anything to say about Hillary that we don't already know.That is why she will be the winner in November.

INDIA CALIFORNIA FOR BARACK OBAMA   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hillary simply cannot tell the truth. Here’s her scorecard:
Admitted Lies
• Chelsea was jogging around the Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (She was in bed watching it on TV.)
• Hillary was named after Sir Edmund Hillary. (She admitted she was wrong. He climbed Mt. Everest five years after her birth.)
• She was under sniper fire in Bosnia. (A girl presented her with flowers at the foot of the ramp.)
• She learned in The Wall Street Journal how to make a killing in the futures market. (It didn’t cover the market back then.)
Whoppers She Won’t Confess To
• She didn’t know about the FALN pardons.
• She didn’t know that her brothers were being paid to get pardons that Clinton granted.
• Taking the White House gifts was a clerical error.
• She didn’t know that her staff would fire the travel office staff after she told them to do so.
• She didn’t know that the Peter Paul fundraiser in Hollywood in 2000 cost $700,000 more than she reported it had.
• She opposed NAFTA at the time.
• She was instrumental in the Irish peace process.
• She urged Bill to intervene in Rwanda.
• She played a role in the ’90s economic recovery.
• The billing records showed up on their own.
• She thought Bill was innocent when the Monica scandal broke.
• She was always a Yankees fan.
• She had nothing to do with the New Square Hasidic pardons (after they voted for her 1,400-12 and she attended a meeting at the White House about the pardons).
• She negotiated for the release of refugees in Macedonia (who were released the day before she got there).
With a record like that, is it any wonder that we suspect her of being less than honest and straightforward?

Enough Already!   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

We all know Hillary's game plan. She knows she CAN'T WIN the nomination. Therefore she has sunk to the bottom of the morality barrel and will DO or SAY anything, no matter the COST to the Democratic Party or Obama, thus ensuring a McCain victory. Her plan is to run AGAIN in 2012.

Hillary and Bill are in TOTAL denial and TOTALLY delusional !!! I can't stomach the sight of them anymore!!!!

Doug R.   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

That's all these Republican rats know how to do is smear their opponents. Someone needs to open up John McCain's closet and watch all the skeletons fall out...(Keating 5, adultery, temper tantrums, medical records). Let's not forget about his wife either and her drug use/ abuse.

Bridgette   April 23rd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I think we now have our nominee. We also know what kind of foolishness their will be in this spring. Obama needs to stop responding to Hilary and start running a general campaign. If the superdelegates still this away he should come back as an independent. I think the country is tired of the two party system anyways.

Dori in AZ   April 23rd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

McCain quickly forgets the folks in his past – at least, here in Arizona.

Charles Keating comes to mind.... McCain was the only Republican implicated in the "Keating Five" scandal. That wasn't that long ago in terms of politics.

Perhaps Cindy had very good reasons to get the prenuptial agreement signed.

Femi   April 23rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hmmm. I think I see their strategy. Take out the stronger opponent and if that works, beating Hillary would be a walk over cos they, unlike Obama, wouold not spare her in any controversy!!!

Really interesting approach but it won't work!!!

mary, Dallas, Tx   April 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

With Obama, the population he is losing has nothing to do with his policy, his bitter comments or Rev. Wright. When will we have an honest dialogue about race. Some of Hilliary supporters will never support Obama because he is BLACK. Why can't people tell the truth? Gov. Rendell did and I respect him for that.

Hilliary Clinton, lied about NAFTA in Ohio, saying Obama was saying wink, wink when it was actually a Clinton supporter. She lied about the Bosnia event and blamed it on being tired and misspeaking. I don't know where you people were raised but we call it a lie. Sniper fire is not something that you forget. She put the tape of Rev. Wright out there when her husband had his misstep, who did he invite to the White House, Rev. Wright. Her husband said that Obama brought race into this election and then turn around and said that he didnt say it.

I will never vote for Hilliary Clinton.

Angel   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

With all these posters that are talking about Obama cannot close the deal and neglect be to be honest and state what the real reason he cannot is because as as Rendell said weeks ago there are many white people that will not vote for a black man–same applies to some Latinos but thats okay because the Latinos and other minorities will find out that the same faith awaits them in a matter of time. They will see how much white america loves then when they decide that they want more in life than washing dishes and cleaning houses.

mike,Iowa   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I think people are just scared of REAL CHANGE so they have to use scare tactics and spin a persons past out of control to smear there image and once again manipulate the voters.

PA Supporter for OBAMA   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

OBAMA let it all roll off your back – shake it off. You're winning and she's loosing. She wants to know why you're not winning all of the large states? Why isn't she winning MORE states is the question? You have already proven you can get the black, white, latino, old, young and new vote. At the end of the day, even with the win in PA she's still loosing and the National Polls show people believe you will be the nominee. Why do you think both Hillary and McCain are attacking you? You're the man!

Natalie   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Dear Thomas,

If your going to vote- get the name right! It is McCain not McCane.
I guess you are one of those bobblehead Republicans.

Paris   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Carl LaFerney,
I appreciate your respectful tone very much.
And I agree with you.
Your life experiences make you who you are. People you surround your self with and the
extend of those relationships represents your core believe system by which you make and form your opinions.
We must be very carful to understand and be clear on the ideologies and not fall for the new label.

Rechi   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This is just a hint what is to come in future and eat Obama alive. By making Obama the nominee, Demcrats will hand Republicans the key to the White House for another 4 years. Obama's closet is full of items that Republicans will have access to once he becomes the nominee.

If superdelegates are to follow the pledged delegates, then why do we need superdelegates. I thought superdelegates are to correct the mistakes done by voters early in the primaries. Also, if the Super Tuesday is happen again, Obama will not win half the states he won then.

Mysterious in Chicago   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

REPUBLICANS AND THEIR "SUPPORTERS" GOT US IN THIS BIG OL' MESS. KATRINA, THE WARS, THE ECONOMY, THE LIES. AND THEY THINK WE ARE GOING TO GIVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE TO MUCK IT UP SOME MORE? THEY HAVE TO TRY HARDER, BECAUSE THEY ARE SCARED.

Jeff in Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Carl, I see no need to rebutt your belief that Obama's church will lead to a Marxist government in the United States, because it is ludicrous. George W. Bush is a "born-again Christian", yet almost everything about his presidency has been decidedly against all Christian morals and beliefs.

If I had to choose an ideaology which may lead to $20 per gallon gas, I think it would be through a process of extreme debt-spending and dollar devaluation. $20 per gallon gas would mean a 4-5x multiplier over today's oil prices. I can think of only one administration's policies in the history of our nation in which oil prices steadily rose 500%. I think you know who I'm talking about.

Darrell   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I am tired of hearing about what is wrong with Obamas campaign. I am an african american who lives in OHIO. The media keep saying that other groups are much more improtant than the African American voters and i find it to be a slap in the face.Why is Hillary having a problem with getting a large number of black votes? The media seems to play down this and i am tired of it. In addition, during the debate Obama was questioned about his relations to one of the weather ground members(not sure if i got the group name correct). Media jumped on this but failed to jump on the fact that Bill Clinton had pardoned one or two of the members from that group. I am a supporter of Obama because i feel he is the right person. I have never trusted the Clintons. If Hillary was running against another woman or a white man, she wouldn't get my vote...she is not trust worthy.

a middle aged white woman in SF   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This is SO clear. Of course the GOP has started its attack on Obama. They WANT to run against Hillary because they KNOW they can beat her. This is why they are NOT running smear ads against Hillary. They want her to be the Dem nominee.

Why can't anyone see this? It has been mentioned all over the place. WAKE UP PEOPLE.

Obama '08

Lee   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

The Republicans and Hillary are doing a tag team on Obama. That should speak volumes about who they /really/ want to run against in the fall.

Like I said in one of the many comments CNN has for some reason censored, "Hillary wins Pennsylvania; congratulations President McCain."

CNN please post my comments... judging from the responses above and on other threads, they're not out of line.

Iggy, Maryland4OBAMA   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Well, Well, Well,

How can this continue to happen in the land of the free? Is America ready to reconcil itself with the Black people who have endured SLAVERY on the HANDS OF A WHITE MAN?

WHY DOES SOME WHITE AMERICANS IN THE BIG STATES LIKE TEXAS, PENNYSLVANIA, OHIO, NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, MICHIGAN AND NEW JERSEY STILL HAVE A WHITE HIDDEN AGENDAS OF INVISIBLE RACISM IN THEM. IT TAKES ONLY A FOOL NOT TO NOTICE HOW THIS INVISIBLE BY SO CALLED OLD AGED HARD CORE WHITE REGISTERED DEMOCRATS HAVE VOTED. THIS INVISIBLE OR HIDEN RACISM TOWARD CANDIDATE OBAMA WHO HAPPEN TO BE FROM A GENERATION OF WELL PROGRESSED WHITE AMERICAN MOTHER AND A BLACK KENYAN FATHER CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE ARTICULATION EXHIBITED BY THE WHITE REPUBLICANS AND THE WHITE BILL CLINTONS AND HILLARY'S SUPPOTERS IN THESE STATES.

WHAT IS FUN ABOUT THE WHOLE THING IS WHEN THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS SAY " WHY CAN'T OBAMA BE NOT ELECTED?" OFCOURSE, THE ANSWER IS CLEAR ....OBAMA CANNOT BE ELECTED IN THOSE BIGOTRY COMMUNITY CONSUMED WITH RACISM FOSTERED BY THEM. THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS IF OBAMA LOST BECAUSE OF THAT REASON... THESE TYPE OF WHITE PEOPLE HAVE AND WILL CONTINUE TP PERPETUATE RACISM IN THOSE STATES LOST BY OBAMA AND WON BY HILLARY. IT'S SIMPLY, THESE TYPE OF WHITE ELIMINTES ARE THE ONE MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULTY TO BUILD A WELL MEANINGFUL DEMOCRATIC PARTYIN THIS COUNTRY.

IF YOU TAKE A CLOSER LOOK IN THESE STATES LOST BY OBAMA, YOU WILL FIND THAT BLACK PEOPLE ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THOSE WHITE PROBLEMATIC COMMUNITIES. I DON' CARE IF YOU BLAME REV. WRIGHT OR REMARKS SAID BY OBAMA DURING HIS CAMPAIGN IN PENNYSLVANIA, I STILL BELIEVE THAT THOSE WERE NOT THE MAIN REASONS HE LOST THE STATE. IT'S EASY TO SAY BY SOME MEDIA OUTLETS TO SAY THAT HE GAVE POOR PERFORMANCE DEBATES....HE NEVER GAVE POOR PERFORMANCE. IF THERE WAS EVER A POOR PERFORMANCE IN THAT DEBATE WAS BY HILLARY WHO GAVE FALSE HOPES TO THE VERY SAME PEPOLE SHE WAS TRYING TO RESECUE. SHE LIED IN THAT DEBATE. BUT, THE FUN THING ABOUT THIS, THE CNN NEWS WHICH I LIKE AND OTHER MEDIAS NETWORKS PRAISED HER. NOW, THIS BRINGS ME TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SIDE THE MEDIA FOLKS ARE ON. I DON'T WANT TO LABEL THE MEDIA AS RACIST BUT IT'S FAIR TO CALL THEM BIASED.

OBAMA HAS BEEN TARGETD AND BELTTLED BY BUNCH OF INVISIBLE RACIST WHITE REPUBLICANS AND INVISIBLE WHITE DEMOCRATS ARE LIKE IN THOSE STATES LOST BY OBAMA. LET US FAC IT. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS ALSO FUN, CLINTONS REFUSING TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY OF SAYING SOME RACIST REMARKS AND GETS AWAY WI IT. WHAT HAS BEEN LEARNED IN THIS RACE, IS HOW THE MEDIA HAVE BEEN FEARFUL OF THE CLINTONS AND LETTING THEM GET AWAY WITH EVERY DIRTY AND WORST REMARKS AGAINST OBAMA. BUT, WHEN IT COMES TO OBAMA, THE MEDIA BECOMES HYPERS AND OUTRAGIOUS WITH EVERY LITTLES THINGS OBAMA HAS TO SAY AND MAKE IT A MEDIA NATIONAL EVENT.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE NOTE ALSO THAT THERE ARE VERY GOOD WHITE PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED SO HARD TO MAKE AMERICA A GOOD NATIONS. CREDITS DUE TO THOSE STATES IN THE SOUTH WHO VOTED OVERWHELMINGLY FOR OBAMA. THESE WERE ONCE UPON A TIME A SLAVE OWNERS. WHAT THEY HAVE SHOWN IS NOT IF OBAMA CAN WIN THE WHITE VOTES BUT HAVE REONCILED WITH THE BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA BY MAKING IT CLEAR TO THEM THAT NOT ALL WHITES ARE LIKE THOSE IN PENNYSLVANIA, OHIO, TEXAS, NEW YORK, NEW JERSY, AND CALIFORNIA. THEY HAVE BEAT THE NORTHERN STATES THAT CREDIT THEMSELVES AGAINST SLAVERY IN AMERICA. THE WHITE SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS AND SOME MODERATE REPUBLICANS HAVE SHOWN THAT...YES A BLACK MAN CAN ALSO BECOME A PRESIDENT IN THIS COUNTRY.

IT IS IMPORTANT ALSO TO TAKE NOTE THAT RACISM IN THIS DEMOCRATIC PARTY RACE, ALTHOUGH DENIED BY OTHERS, HAS BEEN AN FACTOR. IT IS FAIR TO SAY THAT THE CLINTONS HAVE AND WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE THOSE RACISM STAAINS IMPRINT ON THEM.THEY WILL BE VIEWED BY THOSE MANY UPSET VOTERS AS TRAITORS. SIMPLY WERE RACIST AND BETRAYED THE BLACK PEOPLE WHO MIGHT HAVE A CHANCE IN A LIFE TIME TO HAVE SOMEONE OF THEIR KIND IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

YOU FOLKS IN THE MEDIA PLUS SNL HAVE ALSO BEEN HELPFUL TO THE CLINTONS SUCCESSFUL ABUSIVE REMARKS AGAINST THE OBAMA FAMILY VOTERS. IT IS INDEED AN ABUSE YOU HAVE MADE. BAD TACTICS TO PROPEL HER TO THE VICTORY. YET, YOU FOLKS IN THE MEDIA KNOWS THE CLINTONS HAVE LIED AND WILL LIE AGAIN. THAT MAKES THE MEDIA ONE SIDED AND BETRAYED THE CAUSE AND HOPES OF THE BLACK PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY. THE MEDIA, THE BAD COMMUNITY IN THOSE STATES METIONED ABOVE AND THE CLINTONS WILL BE KNOWN FOR KILLING THE DREAMS OF THOSE WHO YEANED FOR A CHANGE IN AMERICA.

YOU PROCLAIM YOURSELVES A PUBLIC MEDIA. NO, YOU ARE NOT. SIMPLY YOU ARE TRAITORS. YOU KILLED OUR CHANCES FOR A DREAMS AND REPLACED IT WITH YOUR STATUS QUO. THE SAME OLDS OF BUSH CLINTO ... CLINTON TO BUSH. YOU HAVE MADE AMERICA A MONARCH SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT NOT A DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS. YET, YOU BLAME OTHER COUNTRIES FOR TAKING THOSE ROUTES. IT DEFEATS AND UNDERMINE THE VALUES OF DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA.

LET OBAMA AND THE DREAMS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHOM HE REPRESENT. YOU ARE MAKING THIS AS A CLINTON COUNTRY ALONE. THAT IS DENYING THE FACT THAT THESE OTHER GROUPS OF RACES THAT MAKES UP AMERICA ARE NOT AMERICANS. PLEASE HELP PREVENT CLINTONS DYNAST FROM OCCUPYING THE WHITE HOUSE. WE KNOW FOR SURE THAT OBAMA CAN WIN THE GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER IF YOU GIVE HIM THE CHANCE.

THE BLACK FOLKS WILL BE FOOLISH ENOUGH TO STAY WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PAARTY IF OBAMA IS DENIED THE NOMINATION. IT WILL MAKE SENSE FOR THE BLACK PEOPLE TO ABANDON THE DEMOCRAATIC PARTY AND FORM A THIRD PARTY OF THEIR OWN. THIS ABUSE BY THESE POCKETS OF WHITE RACISM IN THE RURAL AMERICA CANNOT GO ON. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

OBAMA HAS TO BE NOMINTED OR BLACK AMERICA WILL BE FOOLED BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AGAIN.

cnn rocks   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

we all deserve bush and the 8 miserable years,we only drespond to this kinda crap from the GOP,God help us if mccain wins.

max   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Well,LaFerney Obama is only a candidate and look where our country is and look at the gas prices now!!!! Think outside the box you are probably one of those blue collar scared people!!!!!!!!

People dont be fooled this is HRC ads, you know she is a republican..... and poor (Dave) educate yourself Hillary put this ad out not the GOP still running scared.... the DNC do not want any part of this...... I am an insider everyone wants her out

james amdam   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

who really think white were going to let a black man rule america the most racist nation in the world? they were dreaming. this nation will fall like the soviet union if john bush maccain is elected. but that o.k because we will rather see our nation fall than to elect a black man. american are chicken and that why the world hate us. good bye empire welcome third world

Beth in PA   April 23rd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

In the end, the Democratic nominee WILL have benefitted for this six weeks of down and dirty time in PA. Both candidates and their surrogates visited my hole in the wall county for ralleys multiple times. They've both built extraordinarily strong organizations here in PA which they will need in November. This state can easily swing Republican. In Obama's case, it may swing because of his race and perception as elitist. In Clinton's case, it may swing because of her gender and villification by the NRA (very big in PA).

Personally, casting my vote yesterday was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made. My husband and I have been watching and reading about this race for months. We've taken our votes very seriously, checking each candidate's website multiple times and seeing them in person. Both candidates have nearly identical platforms.

What made casting our votes so difficult is that for the first time we were voting "for" someone, and not just "against" the other candidate.

Truthfully, we'd be lucky to replace Bush with either one of these candidates. And because we both believe that, my husband and I are not villifying each other for voting differently last night. He didn't vote "against" my favorite candidate, he voted "for" his.

This attitude has kept the peace in our household, maybe it can keep the solidarity in the Democratic Party.

Peter   April 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

No doubt GOP wants hillary, because they know they can mobilise their voters against her. They know that the opposite will happen with Obama, young voters will mobilise and moderate republicans and independents will choose Obama over Mccain. One factor i NC is that Obama actually can win this state against Mccain, In a Rasmussen poll taken not long ago, they where tied, while Mccain where 15% ahead of Clinton.

Obama can win NC big against Clinton, and he can win against Mccain. That is what NC-GOP is afraid of.

oldsam   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

They know who they need to fear. It doesn't hurt them to prolong the democratic dance either.

Some of the comments here are ridiculous. "Go Hillary", "Go Obama", "Obama 08", "Hillary 08" and all the animosity. I'm definitely for Obama but I know that both pretty much have the same plans.

What I do think is different is their sincerity and their ability to deal with the other side and ultimately that will mean different outcomes nationally and internationally (the world won't be impressed as the Americans by a female president, it's pretty common in the rest of the world). Combined with her tenacity I think Clinton will be a dangerous choice but to each their own.

The biggest factor is that I just don't see a strong Democratic candidate coming out of this because of the bitterness that will necessarily follow. If the Democrats don't win I will just wonder whether the Democratic sympathizers are just sheep or cattle that are just too lacking in conviction to know what they can do to change the way of the country. The US might look a lot different 8 years from now in such a way that it might lose their standing as a political and in someway economic power completely.

Anonymous   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Hillary did not run the Ad so why the Hate against her.
As time goes on we find "WHO is Obama"
Why not bring up Obama's past? It is a part of "Who He is" and that is becoming clearer as time goes on.
So if Obama can't stand the heat then he needs to get out now, it is just the beginning of what the GOP has in store.
Hillary has already worked and has been successful against the "Good Ole Boys in Washington" .
What is this Hope and Change Obama talks about? WHAT CHANGE and what is his plan?
Just rhetoric and no specifics.

Go Hillary!!!!

DJ   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

There's only one reason why the GOP is attacking Obama like this already. THERE ARE SCARED. They know Obama is going to dominate McCain in November in the general election. Just how low can you stoop to try and bring somebody down. They may have been taking note on the negativity of the Clinton campaign, which is about as low as you can go. Despite this mess cheap shot by the GOP, Obama will win the general election

Obama 2008

People Trust Obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

The Republicans need to chill. They need to admit when they are wrong and stop with all of this Horse S*** . Obama can take them on much better than Clinton because with Hillary he has to be a gentleman. With the republicans he can take the Gloves off. And he will

Karen   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Didn't the Clintons call on Rev. White when Bill got caught cheating. Typical, call on him when you need him and when it doesn't fall in line with your purpose, I don't know you. Why isn't the media saying anything about Hillary court case. She is a liar and a cheat and the only thing you all can focus on his a minister who is not running for president. No wonder Americans are considered idiots around the world. Get a clue people, use common sense and get your head out of your butt. See the truth and accept it and stop justifying your faults.

g   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

LOL HA! can you nobama nabobs say McGovern? How about Mondale? Get ready to put your boy in their category come November.

Marilyn Bryan   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

No one knows what the future holds. It's a little bit foolish to try to pre-determine what cannot be determined. Even superdelegates can
change their minds, depending upon the latest revelations.
The media has been especially kind to Sen. Obama thus far,
but just give them a bone to gnaw on and they will gnaw it to the
death.
No one seems to be enjoying this campaign as much as those who
say it should be ended. Every candidate has made statements they
probably wish to recall. Campaign "puffery" is as old as the hills. What matters most is where each of them stand on the issues that really matter.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

These Republicans are rehashing things that have already been talked about and dealt with. I guess they are good at mud slinging. How do these relate to the actual job of being president? I doubt that they relate at all to being president. Is it possible for the Republicans to be issue oriented? I am guessing some refuse to be.

Kiran, CA   April 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

It is disgusting, offensive and has no merit toward the issues. The NC RNC should be flogged for this, especially Daves who is defending this ad. The people of NC deserve better as does thier GOP candidate, (who by the way has said this ad is offensive and should be taken down).

David   April 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Winning by less than 10% is hardly a celebration of victory. Wait until Obama wins the nomination, and then you will see a CELEBRATION OF MAJESTIC PROPORTIONS!!!!!!!!

Carl LaFerney   April 23rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

All three candidates have pasts. Sure they should be known, but the foundations of their beliefs, in terms of personal glory and religious preference, help dictate the type of government they prefer running and how they would run the White House.

THAT is why there is focus on Obama. He is part of a church that was originally founded in Latin American countries as a means of establishing Marxist ideologies in the common people. It's called Liberation Theology. Anyone wonder why most of South America is socialist? it's because of this same movement.

Obama has been apart of a church that preaches in the hatred of non-socialist government and teaches its members that it was never their fault for any struggles, but it's the governments fault. The solution is simple: a bigger government with heavy taxes. I do not want a socialist movement in the world's most powerful democracy. Otherwise, this will lead to $20 per gallon gas and a total change of the American way of life (since this is our backbone).

This is exactly what Obama thinks is right, and this is the change people are voting for, whether you have a clue or no clue. I want a supporter of Obama to calmly defend him and rebutt what I have said. I honor and admire all opinions, and I hope you shall respect mine.

ShirleyY - Seattle   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

HILLARY HAS OPEN DOORS FOR GOP TO ATTACK THE DEMOCRATIC OPPONENT AND IT'S REALLY SAD SHE HAS BEEN SO NEGATIVE THAT OTHERS IS GETTING ON BOARD. SUPERDELEGATES YOU MUST GET HILLARY OUT NOW.

Carl LaFerney   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

To Obama supporters: what changes is he talking about bringing to the government?

I want a few various listings on his policies and plans if he was president....

five bucks out of my wallet says most of you have no freaking idea at all, because that is how stupid and desperate you are to vote for a "change" when you have no idea what changes will occur.

Ernest   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

What is new?

TnT   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

they can try to keepmaking something out of nothing that obama even did. the gop needs to keep clouding the issues because when you look at wwhat bush,mccain and the gop have done not only to the country but the world- 4xoil prices ,rice,corn prices up dramatically ,people starving,noone safer. they cant talk about that.speculators and big business sure love them .theyve sure made an impact on the world , asad one

Mariann Pepitone   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

there you go: Obama will understand Swift Boating when it happens to him like it did Kerry, and they are not the only organization that is going after him. There is another Ad that is going to be shown in NC by another organization. That will amount to three Ads including the one from McCain's campaign which is a very good Ad and well done. Obama spent millions of dollars campaigning in PA and came out with a loss anyway which means money can't buy you win. Hillary did not spend that much and came out smelling like roses. Now all she has to do is win at least IN, Puerto Rico and KY. NC will go to Obama because of the black vote, however, if all the whites vote for her in NC then I believe she can win that state. He will not win the nomination anyway because most of the superdelegates will give Hillary their vote and she will win the nomination. Hillary just picked up a superdelegate from TN today and received 10 million dollars in donations. Good for her. This election is not over.

K   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Obama supporters show how ridiculous they are with these comments on here. Uh this ad is by the GOP yet you're saying Hillary's behind it and it's all because of her. You people are nuts and have serious issues and that reflects on your candidate.

Canadian observer   April 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I bet it was Republicans who voted for her in PA yesterday. The GOP know they would beat her so they hope she'll be the candidate.

Paris   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I like to understand why Obama supporters are having a hard time with this candidate being scrutinized like everyone else.
When running for the presidency of the United State of America this is part of the process.
Doesn’t matter what party you are with your past has to come out for people to make educated and informed decision.
All this resistance make you wonder if they are trying to hide certain aspect of Obama’s life.
Lets have it all out in the open, lets ask all the questions before we make a decision.

Kebede   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Here you go!! another Hillary. Stp[ Mc Cain!!!!!! We will be there soon for you!!!

sanjuro   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

"McCane"?

C'mon, man, at least learn how to spell your candidate's name!

Gene in illinois   April 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

It is highly likely that Obama will win the nomination. I am a Clinton supporter ( who originally voted for Obama for Senator in Illinois), but can see the writing on the wall. The end result will be a win for McCain in November for many reasons. Obama is getting a lot of Republcan votes that he will not recieve in the general election. The Republicans will attack him with twice the force that the Clinton campaign is. You can only run on a campaign of words (hope, change), for so long. His record as an Illinois Senator is poor or has had little impact on the citizens of Illinois. He also broke his senatorial campaign promise not to run for president during his first term as an Illinois Senator. And once he loses, his supporters will of course blame the Clintons saying that they destroyed his credibilty with their attacks. This falls right in line with the Obama nations sheep mentatlity of not accepting that their candidate has some serious drawbacks to running a national office at his time. In their eyes, he is a political god who has no faults and can do no wrong, and nothing will change that.

Chris   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Who's racist? a person that runs tapes of another person preaching racist thoughts? or the person who actually preaches racists thought? The Obamorons have gotten it so wrong that it forces me to believe they are indeed dilusional.

DemsRDone   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

What the heck is wrong with these Republicans? Why would anyone who has an ounce of intellect belong to this party? I guess I can understand the North Carolina Republicans, they're still running around with white hoods over their heads but the national party? Just sickening!

DO YOU REALLY WANT THE TRUTH????   April 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR WEEKS TO INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT THE CLINTONS, BUT FOR SOME REASON MY INFO NEVER GETS PRINTED. SO MAYBE IF I JUST DIRECT YOU WHERE TO GO YOU WILL GO FOR YOURSELVES, MAYBE THIS ONE WILL BE PRINTED.

GOOGLE / HILLARY CLINTON SCANDALS
GOOGLE / CLINTONS SCANDALS

YOU TUBE / HILLARY CLINTON "BILL & HAILLARY CLINTON THEIR SECRET LIVES (VIDEOS 1-12).

YOU TUBE / HILLARY CLINTON "SHOCKING THINGS THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW" (VIDEOS 1-3).

THESE PEOPLE NEED TO BE IN PRISON! THIS IS WRITTEN & RECORDED OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED PROOF!!
WHY IS THE MEDIA NOT REPORTING THIS? I'M SURE THIS IS THE REAL REASON THE REPUBLICANS WANT HILLARY TO WIN, THEY KNOW THE WILL TAKE HER & BILL DOWN!!!!!!!!!!

Nancy   April 23rd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Hillary, you and your supporters will do literally anything to win this nomination. That says a great deal about you, your husband and your campaign. For being such a well known figure, this "unknown" Barack Obama certainly has given you a ride for your money. Oh, yea, what money?????? It ain't over until the fat lady sings. You may have a few rich "friends" but he has millions of supporters behind him all the way. It looks like some of your best friends have started to desert you. You may want to start writing you bowing out speech.

O8BAMA

Sara from Arizona   April 23rd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

NO MORE CLINTONS, NO MORE CLINTONS!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08
OBAMA IS THE ONE WHO CAN BEAT MCCAIN.

Maggie   April 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Yep, saw that video with Rendell "PRAISING FARRAHKAN TO THE MOON" Just wonder why none of this came up during the primary!!! I also saw where "HILLARY'S PASTOR" was praising Rev Wright. Think that MOVEON should start to get involved and get the dirt on McCain and the Clinton's out. And MCCAIN praises, I believe his name is MABEE!!!! He is worse then Wright.

Sherri   April 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Obama is racist....that's rich. Clinton gets older supporters because the majority of them don't like to change (not all of them but a large portion). And I love how Clinton supporters ignore her outright lies about being under sniper fire, her former campaign advisor Penn meeting about trade with Columbia (but she knew nothing about it, if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you), she voted for the war but manages to spin her way out of that one, she supported NAFTA now she says she doesn't. She supported and stuck with her husband through infidelity but now abandons his stance on NAFTA. I guess you do whatever you have to to get ahead.

Obama is not perfect, just a regular person. But at least he wants to change things and doesn't owe a lot of favors.

Clinton supporters, I guess you just can't face the truth, much like the person you are supporting.

dine maiga   April 23rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

unity and wisdom are the only things that any nation need to go forward in to day's complicate world.Don't go after Obama wrongly,he has a lot of positive thiings that could help america more than you can imagine.go out of America and smoke up the filling of non american; the only one can bring back the credibility of America among the 3 candidates is surelly Obama! He will have more effect negotiating many things around the world.Belive me, less people will belive Billary and pratically non will belive Mc Bush.May be, my house will be the next Mc-Iraq-Bush,God save me!!! i'm a non american!!!!

FEDUP   April 23rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Obama supporters are like broken records, the same old lies over and over. Like his message, plain old redundancy. Change? What will he change? Will he welcome our enemys with open arms? While he is talking, they'll be planning their next attack. Will he change Washington with the same old, same old people in office? He is the biggest liar of the three. A cocain using scumbag, read his books. He has giving the GOP more ammunition then they need to win in November. His handwriting is on things, he cannot erase.

Bendo   April 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Is it not too late to draft Gore? We are looking at a Dem loss in Nov with either of these two Dem candidates! With Gore at the top of the ticket and Bloomberg as VP, its a sure win! Come on Al jump in and save our party from a sure defeat!

John Smith   April 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Another "fear" strategy? Thanks to Hillary, the Republican candidate in 'sheep's clothing."

Ayyub, Richmond, Va   April 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Poor GOP wait till general! You see me attack you on youpolls.com!

JM   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

How stupid do the republicans think the democrates are. We know Hillary is very good friends with John McCain. Why do you think McCain started saying things about Obama. He has know reason to down either canadate. After all he is already the Republican canadate for President. Unless maybe by getting Obama out of the picture he will face Hillary who he knows he can beat and I think Hillary knows that to. Look at how many Obama democrates will vote McCain. Before going for the Clintons and all her lies and imoral acts of her husband and lets not forget the Russian and Chineese Partners they have something about mines in Russia and China. Who do you think could beat McCain Clinton Or Obama?

lily   April 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

i will vote for the one who is so qualified..and that's Hillary Clinton.

ny times?   April 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

why don't you ask that newspaper that attached CLinton on her negatives about this one....

Leila   April 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

We are just now learning about Obama's past and what we are learning is not good. There is NOTHING left to reveal about Hillary Clinton.
Part of the reason Obama has fallen from his pedestal is the reality of who he is and what he has done is now being exposed. We can judge what a person might do in the future if we know what he has done in the past.
As the saying goes, "You are judged by the company you keep." Consider BO's close relationship with Reverend Wright and you know a lot about Obama.

NObama '08

ABC   April 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

How to screen the candidates?

As now, Americans are stuck with three candidates. How do we screen the candidates? Here are the things we need to know:

1. Age and Health:
McCain is too old (71 now) and in remission from skin cancer. The other two candidates do not seem have these problems.

2. Character, Wisdom, and Conviction
The future of this nation depends on the character, wisdom, and conviction of our next president. This is the most important factor to evaluate a candidate. Any person who is not wise enough to understand that our nation has deteriorated in the past few years because of the Iraq war does not deserve to be our next president. Same rule applies to any person who has unacceptable personality frauds or has an agenda that is not totally American.

McCain is an honorable veteran and respected senator. However, he is too stubborn and too committed to the Iraq (or may-be Iran) war. Obama is an inspiring speaker to some, but slippery and without substance to others. He is the most unknown among the three candidates in this area. Yet, we have already known many things that can handicap him in the general election and in the presidency: for example, his dealings with the indicted Chicago land dealer; his relationship with Rev Wright.; his wife’s stand on races and America; and his smoking and drug history. There is also some doubt if he is totally color blind in dealing with racial issues. Hillary has been in the public light for more than 30 years. She has built some resistance from the public, particularly from the media. However, she is an optimistic and smart person with a resilient strength to overcome difficulties. The most amazing thing is her uninhibited conviction to restore American strength and to lift up the poor and weak regardless of races.

3. Electability:
Obama can win the nomination, but not the general electron. The 2008 general election, using the 2004 presidential election results as a reference, will essentially be divided between the “red” and “blue” states. The advantages that Obama had with the black voters and the caucus process can disappear easily in those “red” states in the general election. When weighing in different voters compositions (races and genders) and the general perception about the candidates, Obama may lose one or two of big blue states such as CA, NY and PA, besides Ohio. Where can he find the electro-votes to win?

Hillary has been able to capture most of the blue states in the primary, despite strong completions from Obama. If she is the democratic candidate, she has a very good chance to keep all the blue states in the camp, besides being favored in Ohio and Arkansas, and possibly FL.

DJ in TX   April 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

To Philmore – you need to check the latest numbers. True, Senator Clinton did win, but not by double digits. At last look, the number was around 8.6%. And yes he outspent her because he had it to spend. She's going into more debt to get her message out.

BTW – African Americans are a "key" Democratic constituency as well and she can't seem to win that despite her husband being called the first "black" president. (I never considered him to be). People seem to be forgetting about that. She's winning the same old base as always. He's briging and winning the majority of the new voters, independents and republican converts. This is the reason that if she won the presidency, nothing will get done in Washington.

Tom St. Louis   April 23rd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

To Dennis:

There is a simple explanation for why there were only 700,000 Republican voters in the PA primary yesterday. Most of them stayed home! Why bother voting when the nominee has already been decided? Try looking beyond the numbers next time.

Robert   April 23rd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

The only reason Obama is still in this is because of the support he has received from the GOP Controlled Media. The polls this season have been way off base and have influenced those who only read the headlines and reading these blogs, Obama supporters fall into that group. Why you ask? They are republicans who have crossed-over or call themselves Indies of which there isn't a party. Republicans don't read but headlines and listen to sound-bits, why do you think FOX was so popular?

W. J. Godfrey   April 23rd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Willy from Canada:

As an unbiased observer from Canada, I am shocked that so many Obama supporters would think that Hilary had something to do with these ads. She must be powerful indeed!

Eric-Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Obama can not take the attacks from fellow Democrats. He will fold under the Republican atttack machine. He has had several chances to end this and he can not.....that is not spin. Just the truth. A majority of the Democrats do not want him as the candidate. Of course the press will continue to play him up and ignore the questions about his background...until the general election. And then they will have a field day trying to be fair and balanced and tear him down. Hillary is the only one strong enought to take on McCain. She is a fighter..She is proven...Hopefully the super delegates will prove to be more in touch with the majority of Americans and not let this elitist get the nomination.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

What about Ayers, Rezko and Hamas?

THE PROPHETE   April 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

She is going to hurt her self and also if she win the nomination, she will LOSE the general election even with the backing of OBAMA.

BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THAT SUPPORT OBAMA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THIS INJUSTICE.

ANYONE THAT THINK CAN SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING
THE FACT THAT HER GOAL IS TO DESTROY OBAMA IS A PROBLEM AND WILL BE A PROBLEM FOR HER AT THE END.

Body Canada   April 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Yeah ,I think it is better for MacCain and his supporter do whatever they want. Eventually when Obama becomes the GOP we shall face the shameless and morally bankrupt Reps.

Ex-Clinton supporter in CA.   April 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Hillary and the Republicans, not much of a difference, is there????

Jack Walden   April 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Not surprising. GOP would like to face Hillary Clinton in November who with all her baggage is easy to beat.

Danny   April 23rd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Did you see Carter met with Hamas leader he's Obama supporter. I think
Carter already talk to Obama before he went to met with them. Anyway Obama not going to win in general election because he make connection with the bad guy and he lied a lot of thing when he still in college. Please read his record before vote for him. It still not too late for voting the right President people.

Uncle Sam   April 23rd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Former Obama supporters for McCain!

LynPisces   April 23rd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

People - concentrate on the "real" issues!!! Rev. Wright is not running for the presidency! Is anyone going to do anything about the pervert priests who molested children but are transferred to other churches to avoid criminal charges?

If Obama loses (which I doubt), I will have to support Hillary because I ain't wasting a vote on McCain and another 100 years of war!

Robert   April 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Full of hate, greed, and no common sense. Obama and his supporters will surly bring the world together, NOT. Heck he can't even bring 99 other Senators together or he would have all of endorsements from the Supers in the Senate and the GOP Senators would be showering him with praise.

Chris   April 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

test

steveda - Poconos Pennsylvania   April 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Why is it that Hillary people dont see the real fact ... Republicans WANT to run against Clinton!!!! She has way more baggage and issues they can exploit than Obama does. If they truly didn't care, they would not break out their heavy artillery against Obama now!!! they would save it for November. They KNOW they can beat Hillary...

Wake up folks!!!! there is a reason the Republican machine has already mobilized against Obama... its to get rid of him now so they have a much richer target in November!!!

Its so obvious its scary peope dont see this!!!

white senior republican 4 Obama   April 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

This is disgusting! Hillary & Bill Clinton invited REV WRIGHT to the White House to advise them after the Monica Lewinsky affair. Why don't the newspaper tell their readers about that??? Wouldn't be surprised if Mc Cain knew him personally too!

Ryan kr   April 23rd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Rev. Wright or no Rev. Wright will never give Republicans any victory in this election; the choice is clear, we 're tired of their dirty politics-not this time......REV WRIGHT DIDN'T SEND OUR TROOPS TO WAR IN IRAQ, HE DIDN'T WEAKER OUR ECONOMY; REV. WRIGHT DIDN'T SHIP OUR JOB OVERSEAS, HE DIDN'T DUMP HOME OWNERS AND DIDN'T RAISE GAS@4 BUCKS.....Republicans suck....WHAT A DISTRACTION? Why 're they attacking Obama if they think he is weaker. We 're smarter than this deceit..........

David Ferdinand, Brooklyn New York   April 23rd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

you so called good ol'boys days are almost done.
I support Obama
Obama will be President or I do not vote period.
Hillary does not represent the democratic party with her republican campaigne playbook. she should know that we do things differently than those disgusting, homophobic, in the closet, greater than thou, greedy, back door dealing, low down dirty, REPUBLICANS!!!!
There is no difference between the devil or a demon.
If OBAMA IS NOT THE NOMINEE I DO NOT VOTE.
I WILL FEEL LIKE A HYPOCRITE IF I VOTE FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS TO RESORT TO THE ENEMIES PLAYBOOK, TO WIN A FELLOW DEMOCRAT NOMINATION... HILLARY CLINTON DISGUSTS ME!!!!!!

Mk   April 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

To Obama Supporters:
Please enlighten us all as to why Hillary is behind if she is so wonderful? She was the hands on favorite, so much so she ran her campaign like an incumbent. The reality is SHE can't put it away.
I sit awaiting some plausble explanation from the media, the campaigns, the pundits and everybody else as to why this is not being addressed in the way it should be.

Paull   April 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

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

Viet Nam Vet   April 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I will Vote democratic no matter who wins the Nomination.
The people who whine about if their democrat doesn' t win they'll vote
for McCain are bush supporters- – the 28% who are ashamed they voted for a moron. So they will be just as moronic and vote for McCain.
If you want McCain you better brush up on your Chinese because if they call our debt That's what you;ll be speakin'. How's your tax break ? Is it fillin' up your gas tank. I hope you haven't lost a loved one
in this "war", if you have you have my condolences. Likewise if you have one who is injured . Thank them for their service. Vote Democrat

Gino   April 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

why we will acept that Mr Obama is not electable, to many contraversial questions and judgement issues. this is only the begining of a brutal campaing

Robert   April 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

OBama and his supporters are such hypocrites. For college educated people they sure didn't learn a thing about political science. And talk about changing the rules? Supers don't have a vote until the convention. Those making endorsements for either are only looking to get a job down the road. We the people have had our votes and it doesn't matter who has won what. Neither can win by our vote. It is supposed to be the job of the Super to review all the data from the Primary Process and vote for the one who can win. OBAMA CANNOT! An interesting number, 50% of Clinton Supporters in PA will either stay home or back McCain according to exit polls. Michigan and Florida will not support Obama. Look at the facts... Go back and sue your university because they didn't teach you common sense nor political science.

oh really?   April 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

yawn

Delbert   April 23rd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

well ,I was waiting for this, Republicans will ended dividing America, all this quesion will be use in the general elections, which bring a lot of questions about Mr Obama electivility, God I don't want to lose the Presidence again

Mariann Pepitone   April 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

The only change Obama knows is the change in his pocket. He couldn't change Washington on a bet. First of all he wouldn't know how and would probably have to get some help from either Patrick, Kerry or Kennedy. Obama does not have the experience, knowledge or capabilities to run this country. He has only been a senator for a little over three years and is still wet behind the ears. Maybe in 2012 he should run again. It just came in over the internet that Hillary received ten million dollars in campaign funds. So now, what do yu think about those apples?

Veterans for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

The "base" of the Democratic party is not a constant...with new, younger voters outnumbering the old, white, blue collar types. I think we need to reevaluate what the "base" is. Obama would not have the commanding lead he does if he were relying on the traditional base. We can't turn these new young voters off...they are the future of our Nation. Clintons demographic are old and will be irrelevant soon.

Now how does this theory go?   April 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

So if I understand you correctly, we should nominate the Clintons in order to avoid scandal.

Interesting. Not intelligent, but interesting.

mary   April 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Republicans are going to have a field day with Barack Huessein Obama. If Obama is the nominee, I will vote for a winner..McCain!

Wake up America!   April 23rd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Oh look! They Republicans have resorted to NAZI fear-mongering again. Unfortunately, this tactic works too well in America. Whatever happened to "Land of Free. Home of the BRAVE!"? Wake up America. Republicans have systematically weakened our country for the sake of greed and power. Are we going to let them do it again?

Dan   April 23rd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

"Dave April 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Obama is a worthless, racist, elitist, liar with an empty headed cult following, who needs to go home for the good of the party!!! It's like you obamanites are on the intelligence level of a monkey."

Better check your facts, Davey boy. As usual, you–like so many other Hillary supporters–love to say things that are not supported by fact or logic.

Obama supporters on average have much higher levels of income and education. So, you continue to spew all you want...it simply reflects your inability to read the established facts. It's pin heads like you that don't have enough of a brain to objectively analyze the facts and the candidates.

jrzshor   April 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

the two demos are NOT "pandering" to the black vote, the college vote, the intellectual vote, or to who ever likes obama vote.

they just FEAR losing.

FEAR of NOT picking obama IS NOT good for america. politics of change should not look like FEAR.

Fear the future as obamagasmics will haunt you until you are re-educated.

Dee   April 23rd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Mc Cain asked but did not tell them to Stop!

Barb   April 23rd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

omg it must be Hillary's fault she taught them bad advertising...That would sound insane to someone who's not, but I keep hearing Hillary being blamed for everything....I'm going to have to disagree with the analysis of educated voters going to Obama! The more I see from the Obama supporters the sicker I feel! Doesn't look like your Role Model Uniter has done well for you!

Roger   April 23rd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Obama isn't electable now. Somebody used some permanent markers on his clean slate.

Toyster   April 23rd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

It is really sad to see the failing of our nation and many of our politicians are making it worse by stooping to the bottom of the pit. All of the negative attacks on candidates is a pure demonstration of why we are failing.

We need to stop attacking the presidential candidates and start working together as a nation so that we will survive.

Stop the attacking and just vote for your choice. People are tired of the negative fiasco. Our enemy is having a field day watching us destroy each other.......

Tim   April 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

You Obama idiots act like he never goes negative .How about when he called McCain a war monger !!!

Fed Up Democrat   April 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

The Hillary supporters are really as delusional or worse than she. The implication from some of these post suggest that even though he is ahead, that he should drop out. Why, because he is Grey-or Black as you would only see it? He is American first and clearly he has more other Americans in support of him than Hillary.End of. There is no way that these ads are more and or as much from Hillary as from the GOP. She is in bed with the devil and in no way to be trusted for anything.Most certainly with the Presidency. Electable? Hillary? That's a right laugh...if the thought of her didn't make me want to cry.

Brandy- I love Obama!   April 23rd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Interesting comment at 2:56pm. For the life of me....what planet are you on? No wonder HRC is so delusional...look at her supporters!

Obama 08

swampmudd   April 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

The fact that the neocons are running this kind of negitive race baiting anti Obama add in North Carolina just before the Democratic primary shows that they are in fact supporting Hillary Clinton in this primary election. It seems that the number one objective of the Republicans at this time is to make sure McCain does not have to face Obama in the general election. Considering Clinton praise of McCain it does not surprise me that the GOP should be working so hard to smear her opponent. That should tell us all something. I wonder just how far these neocons are willing to go to prevent Obama from effecting real change in this country. Obama has them scared and running. That is why I am supporting Obama and not the McCain/Clinton ticket.

kp   April 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

What we have here is bunch of red neck racists, hell bent on destroying this country. They hate their own shadow because of its color.

xddy4u   April 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

It's just like the RNC, when McCain one of their own was campaigning against G.W. Bush, they took his military record and made him look like a traitor. Now they are hailing him as the great American war hero. I wouldn't put nothing past that low down party.

southerndem   April 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

To Dave, when you say Obama supporters are , and I quote "with an empty headed cult following, who needs to go home for the good of the party!!! It's like you obamanites are on the intelligence level of a monkey.", can you tell me why Obama wins COLLEGE EDUCATED voters by a HUGE margin if we are so empty headed?
Another question for the clintonites, if she can't manage a budget for a campaign without going BROKE,and deep in DEBT, how is she going to manage our nations finances?

Roger   April 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

It’s funny how Obama supporters down-play Hillary’s win by saying that she didn’t win by double digits. It really depends on where you do the rounding.

Brad   April 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

It will really be disgusting if that bitter old Black preacher is the tool that is used to deprive Barack Obama of the Democratic nomination, or, if he wins the nomination, a chance at the Presidency.

The Democratic Party will be destroyed for decades if Hillary Clinton steals the nomination. Her blinding ambition and lack of moral character make her a person who is not to be trusted with the Presidency. She lies and cheats at the drop of a hat. This is one Democrat who votes for John McCain before I would ever vote for her.

Ava Mae Lewis   April 23rd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

The North Carolina State Republican that said she is in charge and made this decision said she didn't care what John McCain said.

Which you can translate to:

We don't need or want any black voters voting in North Carolina for republicans.

neocon3   April 23rd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

But the republicans are right!

Cazayoux and Pelosi both show poor judgement qualities by supporting someone that can not win in November.

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Hillary is the best candidate and Obama is no longer electable

Hillary 08!!!

Gobama   April 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

why would the gop attack obama? could it be because he's the one they're scared of being up against? what about hillarys past? she's been in the game for 35 yrs, and apparently she's never, ever, ever had anything to do with persons of questionable character. right?

Eric-PA   April 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Good, good. I'm a Hillary supporter and I love to see the GOP and McCain bring up the issues that Obama claims are not important to th American people. Let the people decide what issues are and aren't important!

Andrew, NO   April 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

do people really think hillary can still win the nomination? if you do, then finish your high school education.

Wayne, Greenville TX   April 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Wow. It's official – the GOP is out of ideas, and is running now on pure smear and fear.

Jacqueline Samms   April 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

For the first time in my adult life, I am starting to think that America is not really free...This is a sad day. If this is the way we are going to decide the election, then, why have the people vote?

Jot   April 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The Ad that the republicans are running in NC is true you can urge as much as you want but it is fact. That man so called "pastor" is pathetic. Obama chose to stay with him that is the price he has to pay

LJ   April 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

One more thing, as a woman, I just don't get all these grown men hanging off the leg of Hillary's pant suit. It's just creepy and wimpy somehow. Grown men screaming "go Hillary, we've got your back"! Yuck and ee-uuuuu!!

Caryle -   April 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Let me say this, “My hat’s off to Hillary” That being said, do not dishonor American soldiers with the sniper fire stories (lies); Fire, not demote, someone that goes against what you tell the people regarding “Free Trade”; Do Not think that you speak for me. I am a woman, early 40's and caucasian, I am lower on the food chain as far as income goes (under poverty level as I am a student, 1st one in my family to go to college ((out of necessity as I have been downsized a couple of times in the last 13 years)).) My mom (60's) & grandmother (80's) are all Obama supporters. There is even a group here in Oregon called “Mamas for Obama!”
I would like my next POTUS to be more concerned about the American people than how they can spin what the $pecial interest groups want to convince us “common folks” that this is what we want. Do the math, some may say that Obama is only winning the Red states or that they do not count. Every State should count! He won those states when there was still competition for the Republican nominee, these people actually want to change the conversation in DC.
Oregon girls for OBAMA – no more lies, misspeaks or however else you want to spin it

Shirley-Ohio   April 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

THE REPUBLICAN DON'T WANT TO RUN AGAINST OBAMA BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY WILL LOSE. THEY WANT HILLIARY AND ARE GOING TO DO EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO GET HER, BUT THIS REV. WRIGHT STUFF IS GOING TO GET REAL OLD IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. REPUBLICANS IT DID NOT HURT HIM YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO FIND SOMETHING ELES.

SHIRLEY, OHIO

Alex   April 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

oh for godsake!!! lol,
all of you people are being ridculous!!!
obama is a wonderful ,intelligent man...good speaker..... i like him,.....but he is not ready to be another bill clinton....and hillary.....she is the key.....got a feeling things are going sour in obama land little by little.....sorry for that..but this is reality....and all the support money...he gets for his campaign....all come from mrs. Oprah Winfry......intresting...huh?!! nobodys talking about that?!!lol,lol,lol intresting....
thanks for your time!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not Ever   April 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

As if there weren't enough reasons not to support Obama. His supporters are the iciing on the cake.

David   April 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama 08

Status QuO.   April 23rd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Gentlemen, start your engines...

No I don't like Obama, however if he's the Democratic nominee I'm sure he and his puppet masters would do a better job than McCain. Either way Democrats need to shut his pie hole.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

DEMOCRATS NEED TO RUN THE KEATING 5 AD WITH JOHN MCCAIN AND CHARLES KEATING WHEN THEY SCAMMED LINCOLN SAVINGS & LOAN INVESTORS OUT OF BILLIONS AND THE FDIC, THAT'S RIGHT THE FDIC PAID. ALSO RUN THE NEWSPAPER CLIPPING WITH CINDY MCCAIN STANDING NEXT TO THE RED CROSS PLANE WHEN SHE STOLE DRUGS TO FEED HER ADDICTION.

JM   April 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I am so tired of hearing about who Obama WAS friends with or who he IS friends with now.Why don't you people stop and remember how many convicts did Clinton free from prison and death row as both Governor and President.Look at him and Hillary,and his own brother remember all the lies as Governor and how his brother got pardoned. I wonder who pardoned him? Hillary can say all day long she knew nothing about this. My opinon since she is so perfect for the White House. She had to learn from being in the White House and kept up on everything. She is lying to the people and playing on the sympathy of people that believe what she says.Believe me folks she does lie big time.Look at the booze she downs, thats such a wonderful reference for the President of the United States. Think 3: am

Tony, Miami   April 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Mc Cain has been attacking Obama for a while I wonder why. Is he the ones he is afraid of.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Obama will beat them all. Clinton, McCain, the GOP, the news Media, Bigots like Sean Hannity Wolf Blitzer Bill O'Reily and others. HE WILL BEAT THEM ALL. HE IS THE CHOSEN ONE AND IM CONVIENCED. F U BOB JOHNSON YOU UNCLE TOM, BOOT KISSING, BLACK KKK MEMBER. ANDREW YOUNG WATCHED A BROTHER LIKE KING GET SHOT AND DIE BECAUSE OF RACISM AND HE IS JOINING THE DEVILS PARTY. F U 2 ANDREW YOUNG.

Monica L   April 23rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Democrats suck more.

The Truth   April 23rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

These Old folks are HiLLarious someone get them some more Geritol and Botox please!!!!!!

Legare   April 23rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

OH hell, gentleman start your engines that dirty Ole republican political machine is reving up. Good thing Hillary is turning Barack into the teflon candidate.

All American--->   April 23rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

That Dave guy above needs to go back to his Republican Party where the racists are welcomed with opened arms.

Oh yeah, he could also continue supporting Hillary Clinton. She welcomes the racists of this country too.

Jim   April 23rd, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Yep. Ya'll better watch that feller. He been messing round with some folks, i tell you what. I an't sure bout all these high fluting folks neither. uns need to get on down to the voten parlor and vote fer Henllary and Bill. Well doggies, then some good folks!

Bitter Woman in NYC   April 23rd, 2008 3:11 pm ET

I'm very dismayed by these sinister campaign tactics. All I've been hearing about is, "why can't Obama close the deal?" Not one reporter has ever questioned whether racism is playing a part in this. I strongly believe that there is a demographic of people who simply just won't vote for a black president. I think these are mostly older, more rural, conservative people who, over their lifetime, could never perceive a black man with such power in this country. The media is trying to avoid this as a reason by questioning Obama's patriotism, his elitism, his level of experience. All of these are distorted charges to prevent this man from getting into office. Why are we so afraid of this subject? We have Hillary running around on this femenist kick, but if Obama were to run around stating that he wants to be the first African American, he would have no chance at the presidency.

Obama NYC

Mr. Phila   April 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

This suppose to be the US of America not the Clinton, Bush personal play ground. Obiviously, neither of them can count! Simply stating she can not catch him in either the popular or delegate count so why is she still in. Oh I know, she's doing a GWB.................Hey Jeb, mess up the voteing and dad's friends on the high court will the rest.

PAVoter 2008   April 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

OK all you supposedly "smarter" Obama fans, your lack of intelligence in the math department is stunning.

Total votes: 2,304,495

Hillary had 1,259,832 votes (as of 3:10pm Wed.)

1,259,832 divided by 2,304,495 (yes, that's how %'s are calculated) = .54668...
rounded up it's....YES....Say it ain't so.....55%

LifeLongDemocrat   April 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Obama has no one to blame but himself. He need to knock her out in N.C and Indiana and stop this MADNESS.

I know it hard for a black man to hit hard at a white woman, but we are giving you permission to knock her out.

The tide is turning for Hillary … Oh no it’s a Tsunami to wash her away.

Go away Hillary!!! You will not have Rendell and Strickland in N.C and Indiana. What will you do?

Barack Obama 08

HD   April 23rd, 2008 3:09 pm ET

I think this will backfire and hurt the Republicans.

Very disgusting!

The Truth   April 23rd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

The GOP and HIllary 2008!!!

christi   April 23rd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Disgusting. When will we all say "enough is enough!"

Dissappointed American   April 23rd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Okay my fellow Obama supporters . While we can come on here battle Clinton's and the republicans ( both are the same ) . I need 100 of you to go with me over to President Obama website and donate another $ 50.00 dollars . Because we can't be at all places at all times . Let's let our money speak for us . The Clinton supporters wonders how he out spends them 3-1 . It's because of us the real American people , the people of change that don't want the same ole same ole . Let's put our man back on top .

GO OBAMA 08 !!!!!! ALL THE WAY .

chae   April 23rd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

They are afraid of obama it is funny Run all the ads you want and make american's mad republicans they are sure to vote obama in november idiots.
obama 08

John in Iowa   April 23rd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

It's about time somebody started to point out Obama's faults by exposing the company he keeps. There will be more of this to come!

Proud American   April 23rd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Hillary and McCain are at it again. Master spinners of the truth. Glad to see a large portion of America aint falling for it.

Politics of fear   April 23rd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

. . . Its funny how Hillary would show a picture of Bin Laden for the
purpose of fear when he's still walking around loose because SHE voted
for war in the wrong place along with Bush. They are the reason Bin
Laden is still lurking.

MMN - Milwaukee WI   April 23rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Thank-you HRC for helping the GOP by providing them with all the ammo since you are so full of yourself.

Joshua College Station Texas   April 23rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Republicans suck.

Obama Supporters...   April 23rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Seriously? That's how the Obamaphiles try and spin it..."well she only won by 9+%, not 10%"? LOL...why can't they just accept the fact that Obama has SERIOUS issues with the base of the democratic party. Over the last 8 years there has been an attempt by the far left liberal end of the democratic party to usurp control from the moderate base. That's what Obama and all of his supporters represent, and yet they have the audacity to accuse the Clintons of being the ones destroying the party. No, Obamorons, it's you! Get off your soap boxes, stop with the elitist, "I'm smarter than you are" rhetoric, and accept the fact that the democrats won't win in November without the democratic base...and that base does NOT want Obama as the nominee.

Cynthia   April 23rd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Hilliary Clinton and the media has ran the Reverend Wright story into the ground so most people are tired of hearing about that. They had better have more concern for John McCain being able to remember the difference between Sunni's and Shia's(?).

dEMOBRAT   April 23rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Hillary did not start this, it was going to come out anyway, that is why he is unelectable.

She has been kind compared to what the Repugs are going to do!! IDIOTS

Bit, Alabama   April 23rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Ah, the famous attack ads. It's ashame that this country only responds to attacks and to attack ads. This is what Obama has been trying to avoid. He is trying to make a change the way Washington has been running so long.

This is the GOP way of life.

Obama must win!!!!!   April 23rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I am in Indiana, we vote next. I am a volentier for Obama. I spend 3-4 hours making phone calls for Obama. Please Indiana and N.C. We can do this. yes we can!! Yes we will!!!!! We vavt to get Clinton out of the race.. Don't let this person in the Whitehouse. We need hope, we need change.. Obama aoo the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

Priscilla   April 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I am questioning the judgment of the GOP for trashing Obama. Everyone has a past. Obama's past is not shady. If you want to bring up people's past, you are opening the door for McCain to be heavily criticized. WATCH YOUR STEP!!! If the GOP wants dirt to fly it will fly!!!

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Obama is a worthless, racist, elitist, liar with an empty headed cult following, who needs to go home for the good of the party!!! It's like you obamanites are on the intelligence level of a monkey.

dEMOBRAT   April 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

uh, all4obama the black man did not win in the end....thats why the movies are called Rocky and not Apollo Creed.

gabe   April 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

this endorsement doesn't surpise me one bit. this state tenn. is where; in memphis they brag about how racially divided they are. this is the bigoted south. where it is still a plantation . as a matter of fact the whole 51 states is a plantation. thats why obama CAN'T CLOSE THE DEAL. where do them clintons hail from ? ARK.[ the south] the most racist ,bigoted , divisive part of the world. as is the north-east and west. a racist cesspool.

PAVoter 2008   April 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

To Ray from Macon GA –

You stated: "There are so many people who still cling to racist ideologies and are disguising their hatred for Obama under the guise of "diagreement with his policies"

FIrst, we can't disagree with his policies because he doesn't give us any details, just hope, change and more hope. I HOPE you CHANGE your mind, that's about it.

Second, the continous Obama supporters calling Clinton supporters racist, uneducated, old, etc is the mentality that drives us away from Obama (sound very similar to his San Francisco elitist pandering comments). I actually liked Obama until I saw how arrogant and empty he was. it had nothing to do with his race and everything to do with his lack of anything more than a good delivery off of a teleprompter. He is woefully unprepared for a general election and the number 1 priority is a Dem win.

Fourth, I agree that there are people (Like Reverend Wright) who continue to cling to racist ideologies – but not Clinton supporters. 90% support of a candidate based on race is the most racist act occurring right now. PROVE THIS WRONG.

Lastly, HE CANNOT WIN WHERE WE NEED TO WIN. PERIOD. But of course, you'll shove him down the Dems throats with threats of accusations of racism. The only math that matters is the electoral college.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 2:51 pm ET

THIS IS ONLY THE PREVIEW OF WHAT IS TO COME IN THE GENERAL ELECTION !!

POOR BOY ! CRYING DOESN'T HELP... EXPLAIN YOUR SINFUL PAST.

Bayou Joe   April 23rd, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Idiots.... Read the entire Article. It does not say they are running Ads against your left wing Candidate. It says they are running ads for congressional Delegates In only two states, using Obama's history, which is well documented to elect Republicans in those districts.

McCain is not running those Ads. Hillary did not write them. So where do you get off stating that they did this to your African Idol.

Hillary exposed him and good for her, But you blind fools can't see the man for what he is and what he will bring to the Presidency.

Thank God he will not be elected. McCain will win with Hillary's Old
ladies and the Hard Hat Democrats in America. Republicans will be the icing on the cake.

McCAin is not Bush and you will find this out come the General election. He is a Decorated War Hero that has served his country very well and will continue to do so despite your efforts to bring him down to your level.

He is America and has a family history to prove it.

Obama is toast and you know it too.

H. Stone   April 23rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

They forgot the picture of Bill Clinton shaking hands with Rev. Wright when they summoned him to the white house for prayer after Bill's
cheating and impeachment.

Cammi317   April 23rd, 2008 2:49 pm ET

How in the word do the Clinton supporters suppose she is going to win without Obama supporters??? You all make no sense whatsoever. If we can't all pull it together, the Republicans have already won anyway.

George, Palm Springs   April 23rd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

. . . John McCain will be no match for Senator Obama. The republicans
are weak this year. Voters only have to remember two words: Bush and
War Monger.

Obama 08.

The Pain Train   April 23rd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

LOL...................................................................

THAT IS hIlL-ArIoUs.

You only attack when you feel threatened and this screams to that point.

It really makes me laugh. Republicans!!!!! LMAO

Grif   April 23rd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I think Elvis, mean's Troop's

dEMOBRAT   April 23rd, 2008 2:47 pm ET

And the Republican onslaught has begun. And you Obama supporters thought Hillary was mean.

Told yah so....get ready to whine until November Obama supporters.

An American in Canada   April 23rd, 2008 2:46 pm ET

WELL I THINK IT IS ONLY RIGHT THAT THE GOP NOT RUN CAMPAIGN ADS WHERE A PRIMARY ELECTION IS SCHEDULED TO RUN.

SAME YOU MONEY JOHN MCCAIN YOU WILL NEED IT WHEN HILLARY R. CLINTON COMES A CALLING....

Brad IL.   April 23rd, 2008 2:46 pm ET

No Obama !!!!!!!!! He is a loser and a fake and a disgusting person and we need a true leader for this country. Hillary or John McCain will be my choice come Nov. if the party puts such a Jr. politician with no knowledge of how to get things done in Gov. there will be a Republican in office. Take a look at the polls. Alot of Hillary voters will vote for John McCain and alot of the switch voters from Repub. to Dem. went for Obama , will they really vote for him come Nov. I think they will vote for McCain as will I. Need a true leader , we need Hillary

lucyna, Seattle   April 23rd, 2008 2:45 pm ET

For once this country has a chance to have a leader that would truly work for us. Now, this nusty, ugly monster came along and is trying to kill the goodness. If America is truly no brainer, then it will go for Hillary.

PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

DO YOU REALY WANT THIS COUNTRY BE RUN BY JUST TWO FAMILIES? "WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF US". ????????????????

Rob   April 23rd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Obama will "brush this off his shoulder" like has been doing

You really think people are not gonna get tired of this.

You Hillary supporters think she is gonna come in and steal this away and then waltz to the white house. If you think Obama supporters are mad now..the DNC convention will be a blood bath if Obama gets cheated out of this by her majesty.Queen Clinton. I expected this from them I'm shocked it took this long for the Rev Wright smear campaign to start.
McSame is toast in Nov and Hillary and her supporters are dirt bags.

Hillary Clinton   April 23rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Uh, Obama is a millionaire too.

Neutral   April 23rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

The ad campaign by the GOP in NC has nothing to do with Obama, but those who endorsed Obama. The GOP in their ad campaign is QUESTIONING this two people who endorsed Obama in spite of the UNSAVORY characters that surrounds him. One thing that ad by the GOP brings up into the minds of every voters in NC, is patriotism and religion. When your spiritual advisor for over 20 years that you treat as your Uncle, exposed your young daughters to such HATRED, that RAISES a LOT of questions. Where is the loyalty of Obama lies? Is Obama believes in America? Or like his pastor wanted to destroy America?

It doesn't set well with middle America when Obama called them BIGOTS, clinging to their guns and religion.

Obama has HOOF AND MOUTH DISEASE, he's BUSY shooting his self. NO ONE can destroy Obama than his LOOSE LIPS and it is SINKING his SHIP.

Too Much Drama!!   April 23rd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!!!!!
WHAT WILL IT TAKE NOT TO VOTE A BLACK MAN INTO THE PRESIDENCY!!!
THIS IS LOW, REAL LOW AND PATHETIC.

Debbie, NJ   April 23rd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Hillary said Michigan and FLorida didn't matter when she was in the lead. And how can you count votes when she was the only candidate out of all 3 or 4 of them that was on the ballot. She also signed the same paper as everyone else did that these votes would not count. The woman is a snake. Give them to her. She still won't win unless she wins the other states. Do the math. And if she wins the young voters (college students), new voters, single moms and most African Americans won't vote for her. And the Rep know they can beat her that's why they want Obama out of the way.

Matt in NC   April 23rd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Hold up Obama bots. The ad is attacking the 2 DEMS running for governor of NC for supporting Obama. Obama has a shady past and more will be coming out. I too question anyones judgment for supporting someone like Obama

Obama 08

Typical Whites
Anti- American Supports
Anti-American Spiritual Mentor
Unwilling to wear an AMERICAN FLAG lapel
Small town bitterness
Play the race card
No proving leadership
Poor voting record
Takes Hillary's Ideal's re-words them and calls them his own
Vows to end the war but no plan how to do it but oh yes keep a strike force in Iraq just in case.
Hamas supports him

McCain '08

Rose   April 23rd, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Now Devillary found her half-twin...the republican propaganda machine. But what else to expect from immature and illiterate people that go down...even to the sewer...to get a vote...

Republicans know that McCain can't compete with Obama, so they're doing anything they can in order to help Hellary win...and then, in general election, the same snakes will turn around and bite Hellary in the back...back stabber losers...

WhosehadEnough   April 23rd, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Unless the Hillary Clinton and her camp drops out of the race the Democrats will have another repeat of the 1980 Presidential election when Ted Kennedy took the Primary fight all the way to the Democratic Convention........Ronald Reagan became President, winning the general election in a landslide.

The Republican's won't even have to "swift-boat" the Democratic nominee.

Jimmy   April 23rd, 2008 2:37 pm ET

It was expected that the GOP would attack Obama. He has indicated that he wants to win over republicans. Most of the states that he has won are typical GOP voting states anyway. He has't won a swing state or typical democratic voting state other than his home state, so the GOP views him as a weak republican. He is a lot beeter republican candidate that he is a democratic candidate.

Veronica   April 23rd, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama is a politician (not a saint) and he has learned to play the part well. He uses cute jokes (and surrogates) to get his point across. This is politics and all candidates are sometimes negative (so what).
When the democratic nominess is selected (and I believe it will be Obama), the Repubs will really attack him. This whole democratic, caucus mess has become a joke. Obama has won caucus states and red states. Obama supporters better start being more civil toward Hillary supporters or you will not win in the November. My husband and I are so turned off by Obama and supporters until we do not know if we will vote for him.

Catherine Bridges   April 23rd, 2008 2:36 pm ET

>YEAH-I seen the speach he gave at an event for Farakan on the news the night before the Pennsylvania primaries.

>ALSO, on YouTube you can see alot of racial and very damaging things Hillary and Bill both said. For instance

>YOUTUBE-Meet the press on Janruary 14th, 2008-Hillary upset over Obama's Charicterzation of Martin Luther King says that change only really came through Linden Johnson / President at the time not Martin Luther King.

>SHE-went on to say basically that blacks that wanted to change things for better in the country started entering into Politics to do so.

*******That sounds very familar***Was she speaking of Mr. Obama?**
OUT OF HER OWN MOUTH SHE GAVE HIS CAMPAIGN ALL THE CREDABILITY IT NEEDS!!!!
Thank You Hillary!!!

Julie MN   April 23rd, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Someone mentioned Hillarys negative rating, I think that since we now know that the polls are rigged, I'm not buying it . Obamas neg are probably 85 but no one has the integrity anymore to be honest, at least not in this bias election year..

Dan, Nc   April 23rd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Once America find out that Rev. Wright is more patriotic than most America this will go away. Rev. Wright hasn't sold out his country like some of our Politicians have now and the past. PBS will be airing an interview on Rev. Wright and people will be shock how the media can spin a story out of control.

Freedom of speech once was a liberty in this country.

wood burns   April 23rd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Republicans are running scared!!!! This can only help their opponents. Barack is strong and they are scared!!!

Lucas Hart   April 23rd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Let us the people Obliterate the Obama farce.

Ms TN   April 23rd, 2008 2:34 pm ET

29% refuse to vote for Obama in November if he is the nominee. If he appeals only to blacks, teenagers and the college grad then how can he help the larger number of folks that don't fit his base? I am blue collar (degreed) and black. I am not convinced he can help me do anything! The rude young bloggers don't have an argument and no fun to debate with either. What a base!

Christine Bruner Huntington Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I cant believe that that the heads of the Democratic party are not putting there feet down ....What the hell is going on that they are just sitting back like a bunch of cowards ...All it would take is for the super delegates to come out in droves to show Hillary she is done....If She wants to be a republican she should run on the McCain ticket...,There is no doubt that she and slick Willy are behind this trash way to go Hillary you will never be president....,Watch out McCain you think she is your friend she will do anything to anybody to get to the White House so that she and Willy can line there pockets more 100 million aint enough for these greedy people....HELL if this dont work she will probably hire a hit man..I am ashamed to be a democrate for the bullcrap they are putting Obama through ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!

thescoundrel   April 23rd, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I thought Obamas connections to the Rezko trial would give Clinton a boost. But it is moving to slowly to help her. However with Ata just now taking a plea and naming Democrat Governor Blagojevitch, part of the same Chicago clic that Obama belongs to, in a bribery scandal the timing will probably benefit McCain more than Clinton.

Jon, IL   April 23rd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I LOVE THE FACT THAT HILLARY IS QUOTED AS SAYING "MILLIONS" OF PEOPLE TURNED OUT TO VOTE FOR HER IN PA... THE WEREN'T EVEN 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE TOTAL WHO VOTED!!!!! AND THE MATH IS ALL JACKED-UP... SHE WON BY 8.43%, NOT 10%!!!!! WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!! SHE'S A LIAR AND A FREAK!!!!!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 23rd, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Every American needs to understand one thing. It seems to me that the media will do and say anything that will keep Hillary Clinton in the race. The media will cow tow, step and fetch it to insure Hillary gets her say. I am so disgusted with the media on all the networks. The journalism in this country is horrible they are paid for and bought by the Clintons and the GOP. The media tells you how to vote and why you should vote a certain way. America needs to understand they can not trust television news they can not trust ABC, FOX NEWS, CNN and MSNBC. They never and I mean never do any substantive journalism or investigations any more. They get e-mails from the Clinton staff and give the media there talking points and just like puppets the media goes on the air and perform for her.

When John McCain or Hillary Clinton wins the White House and the country is still falling apart the media are the ones to blame. So when our country goes to war un-justifiably, or when PACS and lobbyist still have control of our country. Blame it on the media they are public enemy #1 as far as I am concerned. Instead of the war terror it should be the war on the media they are the real terrorist. They are the true enemies of America and can not be trusted.

Marc   April 23rd, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Obama/Wright 2008... is this what you want? NObama, time to drop out. You just lost by double digits after wasting all that money... I don't want you managing my tax dollars.

NickSanDiego   April 23rd, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Now we know where all of Hillarys money has been going.

Even the GOP is scared stiff of Obama.

Or is this a simple case of "US" ( insert your own definition here, CNN won't post it if I put in what I think it means) Against "Them" FIRST then we will go after eachother later?

Anthony   April 23rd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

If you want to know what negativity is see R. Martin on CNN when he opens his mouth. He has OBAMA all over his forehead.

Pam   April 23rd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

OK American Dems.........they are attacking Obama because he is going to be our nominee.

We need to come together now, regardless of who you were for and stop McSame from drafting our children.

We all have to move forward now, put aside our differences and take back the White House.

Pepou   April 23rd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

At least McCain is more elegant and more honest than ... Clinton ! That says volume about the negativity of that woman.

JRC   April 23rd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

They are ALL endorsing Obama for what they will potentially get in return, this isn't rocket science.....who's evert even heard of half these poeple!??! It's the old "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours"

Justin   April 23rd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Why is the NC GOP even wasting its time? Obama is going to win like hell there.

EBC   April 23rd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

DIRTY.....DIRTY...... DIRTY.......DIRTY......

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO....????

This is exactly what Sen. Obama means about the same old "Washington Politics" that has NOT changed AND here is proof of this with these new gutter ads.

SHAMEFUL, no one is buying these garbage ads!!!

Vince   April 23rd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

merle 7,

CORRECTION: Hillary won by OVER 200,000 individual American voters! Who cares that she won by 9% or whatever. She won by OVER 1/5th of a MILLION votes.

NickNas   April 23rd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Transparent attempt to Help Hillary. Kudos to Rush Limbaugh, Operation Chaos is working flawlessly.

People ARE as stupid as he had hoped.

Touche'

Change 2008   April 23rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Once the Dems unite we can address this GOP trash.

Eric in CT   April 23rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Thank you to the Republicans for reminding us Democrats WHY we're going through this mess: To pick a Candidate that will have nothing to do with this agenda. Though I must respect McCain if he Truly told them not to run this ad.

Jan VA   April 23rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Every body know's she went on FOX TV!

brookeg567   April 23rd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

O'bama is toast. He can't win in November aginst john mccain. it does not take a genuis to see this. Just look at where john kerry and al gore had to win......You will see...O bama can't even do as well as john kerry.

J.S.   April 23rd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

They need to air it now–voters need to know more about Obama before the Democrat Convestion..

American Veteran   April 23rd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has open up barrow of hate and misinformation.

The Clinton will not be president she will not win the next two states and she will not pay her bill instead she will owe favors like her husband the woman has no morals.

wait a minute   April 23rd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

GOP really like Hillary to be the Dem nominee.
That's a guarantee for McCain to be the president.

independent 38 year old successful female.   April 23rd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

DEAR HILARY SUPPORTERS,

DO YOU THINK THE DEMOCRATS LOVE HILARY SO MUCH THEY WOULD RATHER SPEND THIER HARD EARNED CASH ON ATTACKING OBAMA????

Dee   April 23rd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

WAKE UP !!!!

* Hillary will not win the general elections !!! – no independent will vote for her. She is only winning big states in the primary.

* Obama is winning the swing votes (which we need in November)

* How can she debate the war with McCain if she voted for it. They will call her a flip-flopper

Ernesto Lopez   April 23rd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Dance monkeys Dance!

Jamaal kansas   April 23rd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

We reject this racism We reject this racism Obama 08 Obama 08 Supporter rallying and send emails to the RNC for there Hate ads let them no this election we will not be deprived from a good President

eddie n. powellnye   April 23rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

THESE PEOPLE GOT TO BE KIDDING. THE BOTTOM IS FALLING OUT AND THEY GOT TIME TO ATTACK. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS LIKE THE 3 MONKEYS. SEE NOTHING, DO NOTHING AND SAY NOTHING.

all4obama   April 23rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Obama,

Please dont let that primary get to you. Hillary compared herself to Rocky, and if I recall correctly he got beat in the end by a black man! So keep your head up and know that those who want someone who lies will ultimately vote for Hillary and those who want change will stick with you til ther end!!!!

Pet3   April 23rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Clinton or McCain is just more of the same – War and Power hungery. Both are billionaire, but the thirst the control of the souls of the America people. How can a millionair know what a poor man experience?

Pet2   April 23rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Clinton or McCain is just more of the same – War and Power hungery. Both are billionaire, but the thirst the control of the souls of the America people. How can a millionair know what a poor man experience?

Jackson   April 23rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Once again a double standard in this great United States of America. Hagee who backs McCain called the Catholic faith "A gutter religion" Very little mention if not none at all of this obvious horrible statement from Hagee. Very little out rage if none at all from the many prominant tv and radio personalities and of course Senator Clinton. But Senator Obama Pastor's message that was given years ago, which Obama had nothin to do with. He had to go as far as to apogize to the nation for remarks he had no control over. The speech was received as so great and it was to open up dialog in this country. But it hasn't . Obama has shown the ability to inspire Young people and old people of every color and from all walks of life. If Clinton rams her way in as the Democratic party nominee, I will not vote for her. This is not me speaking in anger or current disgust. I just have no faith or trust in Mrs. Clinton and I think she is not who I would want to answer a phone at 3:00 AM. in the morning.

Foreign observer   April 23rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Put the democrats donkey on the general elections ballot. He will win N.Y., California, Ohio.....so on.

Pet   April 23rd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Clinton or McCain is just more of the same – War and Power hungery. Both are billionaire, but the thirst the control of the souls of the America people. How can a millionair know what a poor man experience?

Naroge   April 23rd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I smells some Clinton's seasoning in all this. The GOP doe not really need to do this now when the democratic primary race is heading to NC. The Clintons may have asked their friends from GOP to launch the ad.
But I am confident that American people are smart enough to understand this type of dirty politic. We won't let this happen again!!!
I used to have a lot of admiration for the Clintons. With all that happen, I am shock.
Go Obama 08

yoshi927   April 23rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Second comment, here; wait a minute. Don "Tax You"? What if I decided to call Mr. McCain "John 'Warmonger' McCain"? What we're looking at here is a bunch of idiots who can't even remain civil.

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Clinton or McCain is just more of the same – War and Power hungery. Both are billionaire, but the thirst the control of the souls of the America people. How can a millionair know what a poor man experience?

tired of this mes   April 23rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Here we go again!

M.S. Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Philmore, get real it was not double digits, but 8.4% and look who is still leading, in money, people voted for him, delegates...

So where did all of Clinton's money go ?? she had more then him, until a few months ago....

They better be care full, think the RNC and HC have way more things in the closet..

bet china is on the donor list to too...

Keisha   April 23rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Hillary is ahead in the popular vote!! If all the votes are counted as they should be – then she is ahead. Disenfranchise some voters and we all lose. Democracy means giving people a voice and counting their votes.
If Florida and Michigan are not included then I for one cannot support the Democratic Party (from the top of the ticket to the bottom – I won't support a party that disenfranchises voters).

Hillary '08.

max   April 23rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

At least we know who the winner is (Nomination) Obama for sure!!! Hillary is a republican we all know that....... Obama and his supporters got this.... i just sent another $50 some one out there match me and lets continue our victory!!! I give you

President Barack Obama!!!!!!!

Debbie, NJ   April 23rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Well apparently Obama has the Rep party scared. They want to throw him out of the race fast since Hillary can't do it. They know they can beat Hillary.

tim in carroll ia   April 23rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Hey fellow Democrats! If the Republicans want Hillary as our candidate so much – why on earth would we give her to them. They're just licking their chops! And Hey, Superdelegates – THINK – what would you do if your opponent already had a 58% negative national rating? You'd be licking your chops, too! It's too late for Hillary, but We Democrats need to end the Bush/McCain presidency and take our best shot to do it! Our best shot is Barak Obama!

Dennis   April 23rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

For all you hacks saying that Obama won't have a chance in this election, just turn your attention to the one fact that the media is not talking about: In the Pennsylvania primary for the republican candidates, John McCain won with 525,000 votes. All the votes combined for republicans totaled a little over 700,000. Obama had 1 million votes in Pennsylvania last nite. Even if 30% of Hillary's supporters vote for McCain, Obama will still win by a large number with the remaining Hillary voters who would vote for him. The news affilliates don't tell us this because they wouldn't be able to sensationalize the election like they're doing. You guys, this is just for ratings, the primary is over.

Foreign observer   April 23rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

GOP tries to push through Clinton. With her voters basis of mainly elder voters she will be an easier target in fall.

chyk o   April 23rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Thanks to Hillary who is feeding the fringe elements of the republican party with attack issues. I am sure the rest of the democratic party superdelegates are having a party – eating and drinking wine as attempts is made to destroy Obama. Like Hillary once said to Obama, this time around, it goes to Hillary and Gov. Randell: shame on you, shame on you.

Lynn   April 23rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

What CNN has neglected to add is John McCain's letter urging them not to run this ad (content of the letter is on the Huffington Post). This conveniently takes McCain off the hook and makes it difficult for Obama is answer by pointing out all the discrepencies in McCain's past. Same old Washington crap which will produce the same old Washington do nothing dic=visions if the voters are foolish enough to fall for it.

This is the problem with this protracted race. Obama is facing two races; it is obvious that the Republicans would rather face Clinton as they have left her alone. It will be curious to see what if anything Clinton will have to say as she slowly destroys the Democratic party.

***AMERICAN***   April 23rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Monkey see monkey do.

phil, philly   April 23rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

at the end of the ad, did it say "i'm hillary clinton and i approved this message."?

em   April 23rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

How about Mr McCain getting Social Security and 100% (ONEHUNDREDPERCENT!!!) disability beacuse of his war injuries?
Ridicolus absolutely disgraceful.
If hes 100% invalid how does he thinks he ca run the country? does he think Americans are stupid.. apparently so.

LaTreetha E. Sharpley   April 23rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

The reply to such a add should be what does either of the things mentioned have to do with the persons running for office. Now everyone can see why many people are not going to vote for anything Republican. Look at the last 7 years and tell the American public we are better off. This is what voting for someone you would have a beer with got this nation. Fooled once, maybe twice, but never a third time, the Republican party knows that they can not win so they use anything to muddy the election.

Chuck   April 23rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

As I said a few days ago, this is not an election of the people by the people. This is a media election spin election, I would not be a bit surprised if the Clinton's are some how behind this. A good honest media investigation would be in order of this but that will not happen.
Guaranteed, Sen McCain is behind it although he claims he is not.
But the media will not touch it, as it meets with their plan to have Sen Clinton nominated.

Gary of El Centro, Ca   April 23rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

We all knew this was coming, and Hillary showed us what it would look like. Well, now it's here. The question is.......do the American people let the mud slingers get away with it once again, or do we finally say enough is enough? I hope we can finally put an end to "swiftboating" as a tactic and get down to the serious business of electing a President. Unfortunately, the Pennsylvania results would be an indicator that mud slinging is still an effective tactic in some places. Come on America – it's time to reject this garbage!

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

One more reason why Hillary should be our President

Hillary- 08

We are with you all the way!!!

richard   April 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Um when you say past is last week considered past. Obama's recent past is littered with questionable characters. He can not overcome them in the general. Do the research people before we get McCain.

mjc   April 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

get ready for the swiftboating.

Joyce in Florida   April 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Hey this is only the beginning. People should know the truth about Senator Obama. He is not electable. It will all come out and hopefully soon so that Hillary Clinton can win the majority of the remaining contests by a good margin. We support you Hillary 100% and are really proud of your victory in Pennsylvania last night. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

manny t   April 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I know everyone thinks that Hillary has the advantage with her win last night but its not what matters. Attacking Obama is not the way to fix this country. I would like to refer to one of my favorite movies.. The American President. In that move the speech at the end of the movie states that "ponting fingers and putting blame at somebody is now u win elections". Well let me tell u something like in that movie states winning an election is all about character and I promise u hillary does not have one bit of character. She's making u feel uneasy about obama and is attacking obama and my friends thats how shes winning this election but my friends you want someone who shows the deepest love with this country stick with Obama. Change is what we need now. The old way of government is not working Bush or Clintion never looked for a change and they never tried for change, and the same way of gonvernment will not work anymore. Its time for a change. its time for Obama. Yes We Can.. Yes We Will!!!!

Obama 08

Bud Curtis   April 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

As a Clinton supporter, I have this question for Senator Obama, his supporters, and my own state's governor Henry: Can you spell President McCain?

Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

silas   April 23rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

All of these, thanx to Hilary. This is just unreasonable, the more Hilary whom I respect so much continue with this negative ads the more she's dividing the party.

Pa voter   April 23rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I think it's about time for Obama to fight fire with fire. As noble as he is trying to be, it only makes him look weak to some people.. which is very sad to say that american's want negative adds and at the same time say we don't like them, ha.

MJAMES   April 23rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Well it you can't figure out the Repubs are doing anything they can so HRC gets the nomination you must be blind.

linda hemmingsen canada   April 23rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

get real this republicans attacking not clinton . you autimaticcally attack clinton to be divisive that is why they will not support obama

sabrina01   April 23rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Why would the republican GOP go after Obama if he;s an easy win they would wait until he's the nominee then shut him down but they're fighting him with HIllary people we are being duke ..........

Maxine   April 23rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Did Hillary help them with these ads; I am sorry I can't figure what side of the isle she is on!!!! Wait and see her ads and comments coming out of Indiana and North Carolina will be much of the same as the GOP.

Gotta give Obama credit, he could do the same on some of her history, but doesn't. Go figure. Trying to win by being honest. Won't happen in American politics.

We only vote in liars, cheaters and war mongers.

Go Clinton and McCain one and the same.

Vee   April 23rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Ok... atleast GOP thinks Obama is THE NOMINEE

Neutral   April 23rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I have known this for a long time, IF Obama is the nominee, the democratic party will have a losing streak of their candidates from the local level all the way to House of Congress. The Democratic Party will lose control of Congress and Senate if Obama is the nominee.

Those who endorsed Obama will pay dearly once they run for re-election from their own constituents.

Ray from Macon Georgia   April 23rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

This is nothing to do with political differences, it is all about race. There are so many people who still cling to racist ideologies and are disguising their hatred for Obama under the guise of "diagreement with his policies".
There are many decent white and Black voters who have embraced the dream of a United America and i believe that together we will counter the racist attacks from the GOP and Clinton camps which are designed to discredit Obama for racial reasons.

God bless America and God bless Obama

Joanne   April 23rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

If you can't take the HEAT get out of KITCHEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL

Hillary 08

Proud American   April 23rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Republicans "blah, blah, blah". Enough already. We Americans have had enough.

Philmore   April 23rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the Kitchen.

Obama is done – he lost PA by double digits. He lost Ohio. He simply cannot win the key constituency that Dems vitally need to win in Nov. He lost big time – even though he spent record amounts in PA and outspent Clinton by 3 to 1.

wisechickinNC   April 23rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

If the oh so called "GOP" is attacking Obama and not Hillary, the reason is...She's not worth it!
Obama rules!

Bitter in Texas   April 23rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Oh, I forgot, she’s not leading in the NC polls, so they don’t count. The “Project Hillary” website indicates that the Good Gov. of PA is also implicated in the Paul v Clinton campaign FRAUD trial (he was the DNC Chair during this mess)…no wonder he was supporting her.

AW   April 23rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Good thing to come of this is that McCain immediately denounced the ad. I don't like his view of the war and I don't know how he is going to handle the economy, but I like the character of this man. If he has a decent plan for the economy and he is up against Clinton, I may be voting republican for the first time in my life.

Jamaal kansas   April 23rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Who cares Democrats 08 Democrats 08 We are tired of the Fear Tactics Democrats 08

Sick of Her from an Older White Woman   April 23rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I smell a rat from Hillary's meeting with the extreme right-wing group who went after Bill Clinton. I asked why in God's name would she meet with them...I now know why.

Hillary does not have a coalition with the Republicans; she is in collaboration with them.

jeleanoro   April 23rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Unfortunately for Obama supporters and Republicans that would like to run against him...there is NO math involved...if you can't reach the 'magic number'...then EVERYTHING is on the table for the super delegates to decide!

CJ   April 23rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

...and let's see how that democratic candidate you refer to "independent" hold his own under the heat of the fire. As a Clinton supporter, I for one, am worried.

kathy   April 23rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

American voters you fell for this bs last election and look we we are now! With the mess our country is in today, please don't let the smear campaign type politics define any candidate! It doesn't matter who has the most baggage, exposed or unexposed, everyone has something/someone in their past that they wish would stay in the background. That should not be a deal breaker for Hillary, Obama or McCain.

The questions we need to ask for 2008 are
Do you feel more economically secuure today?
Do you believe the war in Iraq has made us more safe?
Do you believe we should continue this war that is breaking our military & our treasure?

Kevin, Louisville, Ky   April 23rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Well ....lets get together Democrats ..even if Obama did not win any big states his numbers were bigger than republicans!

We all know you the nominee is ....and it aint Hilary

Jay   April 23rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Stop The Drama, Drop out Obama!!!

Wise Dem.   April 23rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

LOL Independent what an accurate comment.
In a democracy majority wins the day. If Hilary cannot win both/either of the popular vote and pledge delegates there is no way she can get the nomination.

i am sick and tired of people saying well, we agree Obama has won more states and delegates and popular vote, but we want some one that will be able to beat John McCain.

If you cannot win the democratic primary, how will you be able to win a general election? You can only claim the electability argument by winning period!

@americans   April 23rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

this fear tactics is soooo old school!

the repuindignant will be up for a rude awakening this fall!

Independent voter PA   April 23rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

IF the Democratic nominee is Obama

than I am voting for McCain bc he is a better candidate

I am not going to allow a inexperienced wimp to become President.

Phyllis, Dallas TX   April 23rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Let the Repugs racist come out and show themselves. The only people that would fall for this, is poor white NC voters. The repugs no it and will use them come hell or high water.

Oshun for obama   April 23rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Now the GOP and Clinton can be hand on hand, together, finally as one..........about time they come out
Hillary is with them and has since day one 1

LB   April 23rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

This, of course, is typical Republican campaigning. They can't win on the issues so they have to attack. Truth is the loser here.

CLINTON CAN GO TO .... HE double hockey sticks   April 23rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

At least one party of the two has figured out who the democratic nominee is – for some reason half the democratic party can't do the math.
YOUR ARE EXACTLY RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

Independent   April 23rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Obama is a loser who cannot close the deal. Even with all the money in the world – Obama lost PA by double digits.

Obama is done.

Richard   April 23rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

They will obliterate him

Alice   April 23rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Boy, those Republicans are desperate to knock Obama out of the race and run against Hillary.

Kelley   April 23rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

P.S. McCain has asked that they pull this ad, update the ticker CNN

Kelley   April 23rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

SEE HILLARY John Mccain looks more like a Democrat than you!! Gotta love how McCain looks more respectful than Clinton. If not Obama I am beginning to like McCain

Bitter in Texas   April 23rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Maybe Hillary ask her good friends (the Republicans) to run the ads for her since she’s broke and has to go deeper into debt just to campaign in Indiana…..Ya Think?

just joe   April 23rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

hey, maybe the Obama campaign can run a tv infomercial featuring Michelle Obama reading to us her Senior year paper (thesis?). It really, really gives u a better picture of what we have been putting up with from the Obamas........no kidding.....read it
.

Formerly a Democrat   April 23rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I HOPE Obama has a speech writen to counter this latest "attack". The Democrats will loose for sure with this guy.

Patrick from CA   April 23rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

The attack has begun!

This is just a prelude of what the Republicans can do.

This is why Obama will NEVER win the general election.

He will be "Swift Boated' to smitherines....

Go Hillary '08!

GoHillary   April 23rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Barack your time is up! Now enter the big boys who are attack masters and your facade will melt faster than Icarus' wings.

Give it up and walk away with whatever dignity you have left!

***AMERICAN***   April 23rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

They are just following Hillary's example.

Someone in 08?

vic nashville,Tn   April 23rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Now the time for other 49 states GOP to follow North Carolina
If Hillary say even Hi the media say negative attack on Obama
New York times ???????????????

Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Garret, Los Angeles   April 23rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

It's about time someone points out his flaws! Hillary 2008 and 2012!

EX Clinton Supporter   April 23rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Did they say GOP or Hillary? I cant tell the difference!
Democrats need to realize that Hillary is just like the Republicans

proud army and navy mom   April 23rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

they are trying to do two things-help Hillary because the repub and her have an agreement – tear down Sen Obama because they are what's wrong with this country. do let them scare up votes

dale in indiana   April 23rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

LOOKS LIKE THE CHICKENS ARE COMING HOME TO ROOST

Michele   April 23rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Let the Hillary Bashing begin?????????????????

Dave in NYC   April 23rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

So is the GOP now officially working for the Clinton campaign?

Mary   April 23rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

See Democrats – Obama's close personal ties to controversial figures will haunt him in Nov if he is the Dem's nominee.

Rev. Wright.
Rezko
Ayers
Sinclair

Bob   April 23rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

That's right NC, Obama is a secret muslim who is going to take away your guns and chewing tabacco after he surrenders to the terrorists. Anyone who endorses him is too!

Get real.

He Has Himself to Blame   April 23rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Obama brought this on himself.

Sitting on his hands in that pew for 20 years. Not a smart move.

Doc   April 23rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I hope the country calls-out this party for all the negativity the bring into this important competition. They are an "bitter" party, hell bent on talking bad about people in an attempt to scare those voting.

Uncle Sam   April 23rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I believe that Clinton supporters understand that their nominee is likely to be Barack Obama. It's just that the prospect frightens them.

Americans for McCain '08

Army Wife   April 23rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

---he is the ture winner---

as long as we have hillary no need for the GOP attack..
she takes the people's money to attack a true leader....
she is sad woman,,,, may god help her soon....

Accountant Guy   April 23rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

The GOP can try and attack all they want. I have no doubt Barack will rise above all of this. They are attacking him because they know Barack is the only candidate that can take them down, which he will.

Obama '08

Keek in Cali   April 23rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Wow...these ads lokk just like the ones that Hillary uses against Obama...how nice it must be for her to have help from the Republicans. Go figure....no, I mean GO OBAMA! It is taking both Hillary and John McCain to beat him!

Sad day   April 23rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

The people are smarter than that in those states I hope....the person Obama supported in Illionois won so they should take another look people are past these things they won't put food on the table or give your kids a better life....I guess they can run an add about Mccain going after Hagee that should counter it.

Carolina Hopeful   April 23rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Wow - this is the big deal??? Quite weak. You'd think with all the Karl Rovian capabilities of the party, they would have something more powerful or compelling. It may just be Obama's problems simply don't run very deep.

Tim   April 23rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Now Obama fans are you going to cry and say they are being negative go ahead because it won't stop the GOP attack machine everything is fair game in the name of politics .Obama knew it going into it .This is one attack you can't blame Clinton for !!!This is just the beginning of swift boat ads thats going to be going on so get use to it .New media what are you going to do to protect Obama now ???
NOTHING !!! Obamas past is fair game !!!!! This is so darn funny!!!

McCain 2008 !!!!!!!!! Thank you Rev.Wright for letting the republicans keep the white house 4 more years !!!

DT - Alton, IL   April 23rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Apparently, the GOP has recognized Obama as the nominee and they are already attacking.

Gerald   April 23rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

No one is afraid of the Greedy Old Party. So they better do better than that.

Obama 08

Sarah   April 23rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Looks like Hillary may get some help fom GOP! Whatever, it's FREE ads that are against Obama. At this point it is whatever works.

there you go   April 23rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

get ready, we are going on a bumpy ride!!!

I hope Mr. Obama understands the concept of "swiftboating"

honkey white guy from cali   April 23rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

This whole thing is going to back fire on both the Clinton and Obama camps! they have both proven that fear mongering can still get them votes! what they fail to see is that the people behind Obama not only will not listen to this ad but will look on it as being the trash it is! coming from people that know it is trash but are hoping to take him out. Clinton is doing the same thing these Washington people want one thing power contained within them they do not want the people to have a say or be heard and they will fight till the bitter end!

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

merle 7   April 23rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

A former Vietnamese Communist Party official is claiming Sen. John McCain was "quickly singled out for softer treatment" as a POW because "he was the son of an American admiral. Phung Van Chung, 70, who was a Communist Party official at the time McCain was captured said "top" Vietnamese leaders wanted to use McCain "for negotiations." Chung also said McCain is refusing "to acknowledge" the heroism of Mai Van On, a Vietnamese peasant who the Vietnamese say swam out during the bombing raid and rescued McCain from drowning. McCain's refusal to publicly recognize Mai Van On for saving "his life" has some in the media speculating that McCain is afraid that to do so would "fuel other, more damaging allegations that McCain exaggerated elements of his PoW ordeal in Hoa Lo prison

Diane, TX   April 23rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I think the GOP is cowardly and most Americans want to talk about Barack's future–in our White House, serving the people.

We have been there, done that and the results produced George Bush. It won't work GOP–we are ready for you.

When it comes to Barack, you better bring your A game.

Obama 08

Greg, NY   April 23rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Wow, resorting to making up nicknames. Real mature Republicans...

Adam, Los Angeles   April 23rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

This old news is nothing compared to what Sen. Clinton is hurling at him.

shirley   April 23rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Hillary's past includes: Rev. Wright when she needed him during Bill's Impreachment; saying 'screw em' when referring to Southern voter's; supporting NAFTA and the Columbian Trade Deal and lying about it to voter's; voting yes for the Iraq war; voting to give Bush additional powers usually reserved for Congress; the Federal case "Clinton vs Paul' which has had no new coverage yet Senator Obama's word 'bitter' received 5 days of front page news; I could go on and on, the public has a very short memory of the Clinton years.

AZM   April 23rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Obama will be the end of Obama... on that I agree...

The Republicans aren't very bright... they don't have to run negative against this guy... he will destory himself by avoiding issues on his past... which will continue to come up.

Besides... the democrat party is killing itself anyway... they should just stand around and watch... but they aren't bright enough for that!

Geeezzzzz

Will-South Dakota   April 23rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Typical Republican tactic. Since when does the Republican party care about the everyday worker, making it week by week, living paycheck to paycheck?

Ratgurl   April 23rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

They're attacking him. That must mean they're SCARED!!!!!

M.S. Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

How much is HC paying for this one ???

Thomas   April 23rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

"The Republican National Committee and presumptive GOP nominee John McCain have both asked the North Carolina state party not to run the ad."

Save it for the General Election... Save it all!!! Obama is going to lose so bad in the GE thank you dems for putting him up vs. McCane!

McCane 08'

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 23rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

the republicans r nuts!!!!!

lets take our country back!!!!!!!!!!!

merle 7   April 23rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Correction:

Hillary wins by somewhat over 8%.

Hillary Clinton 1,237,696 54.3%
Barack Obama 1,043,174 45.7%

The difference is 8.6%

Not 10%.

aliou salam FL   April 23rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Let me ask a question: Did McCain junior endanger troups by serving as hostage for the vietnam authorities to black mail his general father and the US government?

Hotel Hanois is singing in my head.

Unshrub   April 23rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Oh please don't run that ad, (wink, wink).

Tracy---Indianapolis, IN   April 23rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I guess this is still a white man/ or woman's world.....And that's sad...........very sad.

Obama "08

Independent   April 23rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

At least one party of the two has figured out who the democratic nominee is – for some reason half the democratic party can't do the math. ;)

Mat   April 23rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

And the GOP starts – you see it makes so much sense to attack Obama right now, not Hillary – the longer they can drag this fight out the better it will be for the GOP! The Longer Hillary stays in this race the better for McCain, thanks Hill-Rod for another great contrabution to this country!

EX Clinton Supporter   April 23rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

OHHH DID YOU SEE ED RENDELL (A HILLARY SUPPORTER) GIVING A SPEECH IN SUPPORT OF FARAKAN?

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