April 25, 2008
Posted: 02:18 PM ET

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(CNN) — Hillary Clinton and John McCain’s campaign both fired back at Barack Obama Friday over assertions that they were part of a broken Washington that has hasn’t done enough to solve the energy crisis and fight the power of lobbyists.

Obama told reporters Friday morning that he is the only candidate in the race who has worked to rein in the power of lobbyists and that his opponents’ Washington experience hasn’t yielded results.

"The candidates with the Washington experience — my opponents — are good people. They mean well," said Obama Friday. "But they’ve been in Washington for a long time, and even with all that experience they talk about, nothing has happened.

"…So what have we got for all that experience? Gas that’s approaching $4 a gallon, because you can fight all you want inside Washington, but until you change the way it works, you won’t be able to make the changes Americans need."


Standing mid-court at the home of the five-time national champion Indiana Hoosiers, Clinton responded.

“He claimed he would take on the special interests. But we’ve heard him say that before,” she said. “When it came time to stand up against the oil companies, to stand against Dick Cheney’s energy bill, my opponent voted for it and I voted against it. And that bill had billions of dollars in giveaways to the oil companies. It was the best bill that the energy companies could buy.”

The McCain campaign said Obama himself was part of the problem. "Barack Obama rolled out the cameras, and then said nothing about his new opposition to immediate price relief for hardworking Americans who are seeing record prices at the pump,” said McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds. “Barack Obama can’t deliver for working people if he supports higher gas taxes when the price of fuel is at a record high, and is likely to get higher by summertime.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


debbie   April 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

young rep:

Keeping on living and you might just learn something new!

Or maybe Daddy is taking care of all your bills by making money off the backs of the poor.

Go back to your dorm room and study, it is safe there……….

Demo's 08′

Isaac   April 25th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

They are ALL to blame but Clinton is absolutely correct in her argument here. Obama's negative attacks always seem to rely on the belief that America and the media will all gloss over the reality. Hopefully that does not remain the case for much longer.

And please do tell me how Obama is not a Washington insider? He has most of the political establishment backing him and is a United States Senator. You don't get any more Washington than that. I really could care less, but I don't want someone that always just thinks they are better than everyone else without acknowledging simple facts.

Vegas4Hillary   April 25th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Honestly, when it comes down to it all, Obama supporters are blinded by their own arrogance. He has a long list of lobbyists campaigning for him, bringing in a lot of monsy for his campaign. Every post I see from Obama supporters is from a person completely oblivious to the fact that their candidate is inexperienced and really has NO IDEA where he's going. He constantly stutters in his speeches because he really has no experience in this field. EVERY politician comes into the process and THINKS that they are the candidate for change, but when it comes down to it, they learn their lesson about the beauracracy that leads our nation. They back down from their soapbox and learn what it takes to REALLY get things acomplished. These Obama supporters are totally clueless.

bern   April 25th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

The title says it all. "Clinton, Mccain…." no surprise there. A Vote for Clinton is the same as a vote for McCain. both have a record of simioar votes on different bills. As a matter of fact, McCain sometimes seems more 'democratic" than Hillary. I made my mind up about this woman back when she was askd about NAFTA and her supposedly opposition to it back whn her "husband" ws president. She claims that in the end she had no influence on his decision. Well, if she can't influence her own husband how can she influence anyone else….

Sunny   April 25th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Obama is getting quite cocky. He is no longer acting presidential with just attacks.

J. P.   April 25th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

The Washington Establishment can't stand the thoughts of being ordered around by a female president. That's why Kerry, Kennedy, and so many other career politicians have opposed her. They know she'll shake things up!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!

J. P.   April 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Obama is so unqualified to be a presidential candidate. I'm afraid it will be too late in the game before the DNC realizes how inadequate and unpopular he will be up against John McCain. YOU BETTER PUT HILLARY OUT THERE IF YOU PLAN ON WINNING THE ELECTION!!!

Bob   April 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hillary's henchmen have sunk to new lows (if that is possible)! They have posted false Obama web sites to siphon off Obama donations and make doners nervous about sending money! If Hillary ever were to be President,she would be the American version of Vladimir Putin. Spending all of her time trying to cling to power.

mitch from ark.   April 25th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

to:barbara benson.you noticed that,too?hahahaha

Todd   April 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hillary's comments about the energy bill are just one more example of how politicians of both parties leave out key information to mislead voters. Obama voted for that energy bill because it contained offsets for these so-called giveaways and was the best chance at the time to promote green alternatives. You never hear that part, and it's maddening that Obama doesn't counter her argument by filling in the missing piece of information.

She needs to answer for her own voting record, such as supporting the horrible bankruptcy bill and the vote to go to war in Iraq without reading the full report. It's unconscionable that these people who represent us aren't even giving due diligence to the information they need to vote on the bills.

maggie   April 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hillary and McCain are great! Too bad they aren't in the same party!
Both of them know more about the government than Obama is capable of learning in his whole lifetime!!

Young Rep   April 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

First of all Mr. Obama gas is expensive all over the world.., not just America. Second, changing how things are done in Washington has nothing to do gas. What's hurting us so badly is the fact China and India are now demanding much more oil and will soon be on par with the United States in demand… some of the high price of oil has to do with the conflict in the Middle East. A sniff of any type of conflict drives the price of oil up… there is alot more to this problem of gas than who is in power in Washington.

By the way Lobbyist and special interest groups can also have a positive effect for the American people and they've been around longer than most people even know. The only way America will change is not in Washington but the average person making changes.

Talimee   April 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The reality is that Obama doesnt propose any plans to fix anything. At least Clinton and McCain are proposing policies to deal with the high fuel prices, etc. Also, please note that Obama has not achieved anything either (besides an ethics bill) during his years in politics. The district he represented in Illinois is still a poor district without any improvement felt during his years in the Illinois congress. The same goes with his constituents in the US Senate. So for this man to come and say that the fault rests on McCain and Clinton goes to show how arrogant this man is. I will not vote for him, not only because I find him extremely unprepared to lead this nation, but also because his economic policies scare me. If McCain is an extremist to one side, so is Obama to the other. Clinton is the only rational choice.

Dwight   April 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Yeah, Barack, raising taxes is the Democratic way! That will surely bring energy costs down….duh!

Neither one of these Democrat buffoons are electable - what a waste of time, money, and ink!

Mark, B'ham Alabama   April 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

The lobbiest they did not fight must be Obama's friends who want no drilling, no new refineries, no nukes, and higher energy taxes thinking that this will force Americans to not drive to work anymore! The administration and Congress from 10 to15 years back are to blame for the energy crisis of today.

Alan Boyer   April 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Clinton and McCain cannot argue that they have done anything to advance the issues that people outside of Washington care about.

mitch from ark.   April 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

sorry washington cronies,you're toast!the people are making the right choice,and they can't stop us this time.we want our country back.obama speaks the truth,as i see it.

DefinitelyDem   April 25th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Clinton said: “When it came time to stand up against the oil companies, to stand against Dick Cheney’s energy bill, my opponent voted for it and I voted against it."

But she neglects to point out that the bill increased the amount of taxation on the oli companies, and that it required the oil companies to sink more money into alternative energy.

McCain said: "Barack Obama rolled out the cameras, and then said nothing about his new opposition to immediate price relief for hardworking Americans who are seeing record prices at the pump,”

But he neglects to mention that while it would save americans about $1.80 each time we filled our gas tanks, it would generate that much MORE DEBT to add to our current budget deficit. So while we might save about $300 over the course of a year, it would prevent the government from collecting BILLIONS of dollars to put into our infrastructure.

Bob   April 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

The McLame/ Hillary ticket have teamed up again to attack Obama. Hillary wants more dabates so that she can make racist inuendo and hurl false accusations. McLame says Hamas likes Obama. This from an idiot who needs Lieberman to whisper in his ear to tell him the difference between a Sunni and Shiite Muslim!

mouli   April 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Hillary is delirious. No wonder she is rolling out ads such as 3:00 am, the 9/11. She has lost all credibility she claimed to have.

You are talking about the couple (Hillary and Bill) that have cultivated a habit which makes politics a sport. Bill is going around talking about play book and playing hard. The innings is over for Hillary. But she is still pitching in pathetically.

Politics is the last refuge of scoundrels. Of scoundrels, Hillary has proved to be top-notch.

Venus   April 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Yes and he's right!

Go Obama - great to see you take on two—republicans!

It gives me pleasure to see you over-look Hillary and focus on Mc Cain!

This race is over for Hillary and I can't wait to see her last moment…

Obama for VP!   April 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

The way Obama is going, he'll be lucky to be VP on anyone's ticket.

Obama for VP!

Sure   April 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

So Obama says he has no experience, eh? Maybe if he got some experience he could see you can't just give a 5 min speech and expect everything to be changed the way you want it to. I'm also still waiting for Obama to unite his party…..let alone get the Republicans on his side.

Kim   April 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Obama has solutions for the OIL Crises while Hillary has, Her hands deep into the money bags of Big Oil. Check the facts. Only Obama is untainted by these sleazy oil lobby groups.

George   April 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Once again it's true.

Montana is Obama Country   April 25th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Barack is ready to change a broken Washington..

Clinton and McCain are part of a huge well "oiled" machine of lobbist problems. The two Rebulicans need to go.. and now…

Yes.. We.. Can…

Hillary   April 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary can you explain where your strength went when it was time for you to stand up for America and say NO to the IRAQ WAR!!!! You are hypocrite Hillary and a disgrace to all women!!!!

Hillary   April 25th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I find the IRAQ WAR way more harmful than an ENERGY BILL that raised taxes on oil companies. Do Hillary and Mccain think we are stupid???

Another Hillary LIE   April 25th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Hillary: "When it came time to stand up against the oil companies, to stand against Dick Cheney’s energy bill"

This bill was a good bill for the environment. It could have been better just like anything else but it starts to move us in the right direction. The only reason it wasn't better is because of G.W Bush is still the President.

Only an idiot would've voted against this energy bill. Namely Hillary obviously by her comments.

Hillary fan, PLEASE read this latest energy bill over and you'll know what I'm talking about. Don't listen to the witch stand there and spin more lies.

Hillary   April 25th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

EMPLOYEES of oil companies! He accepts money from employees (who are citizens) of IHOP, SHONEYS, DILLARDS, etc! Hillary and her supporters are some of the most desperate people I have ever seen in my life!!!

M.S. Indiana   April 25th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Please people, remember she was a part of the republican party, see what she is doing ??? Must be a good boat McCain have…

Every news station says she is tearing down the party, so Obama cant win the general election. She are going to run in 2012 for president

Gary of El Centro, Ca   April 25th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Obama makes a great point when he asks, "where has all that experience gotten us?" Obama will be the next President……its almost time for Porky the Pig to come out and say "th….th….th….th….that's all folks!"

Viet Nam Vet   April 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

The DNC should mandate that all super delegates endorse their choice fro the democratic nominee by May 15th so we can get on with process. It's these people that are dividing the democrats.

Suziku   April 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Why oh why doesn't this nasty woman go away?! Why oh why does anyone still even consider supporting her? Why can't the hillarycrites see that she's in it for HER! NOT THEM. She's doing the right wing republicans a big favor, she's further dividing the Democrats. It's time for this to stop, it's time for her to stop! It's time for the crites to wake up!

California Girl   April 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Senator Obama: You are also a Washington insider with lack of tact.

Anonymous   April 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

What a pity. All of it. But, most importantly, I would really like for those who plan to vote McCain if Obama wins the election to just switch now and shut up about it. Who really cares that you will defect and leave the Democratic party anyway? It just means you were never really committed to the party. Unity, anyone? Mmmmm……

OBAMA for President, TX

Barbara Benson   April 25th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It's easy to spot those folks that stand in Obama's corner…they can spell and use proper grammar.

Brett   April 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

This is something that they both obviously could not just sit idely on the side for. Its ridictulous that he would ever utter such a thing as gas prices, when he himself participated in Washington politics by caving in to the special interests of the oil industry. Shame on him.

The sad part: he's going to win the nomination. All I hope is that someday people will see that he was playing Washington politics all along.

Jim F   April 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

why does CNN allow racist posts (like that of "chris") to go unchecked? I see them all the time and CNN does nothing while my posts are always "under moderation" by the reviewers!

True   April 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Clinton voted for that same Bill in 2005…

Obama voted in support (i.e. not table the amendment) an amendment that would have given the states authority to site the LNG terminals. Obama voted for the overall bill because it would encourage ethanol, clean-coal technology and other energy alternatives that would reduce demand for foreign oil.

Jonathan   April 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Why is everyone so worried about the high prices of gas? Raising the price will actually help us. Why you ask? As the prices rise, the people will start to demand alternative energy. If you have a problem with gas prices, sell your SUV and tell your elected officials to push alternative energy. Oh, are you strapped for cash? Ride the bus.

california voter   April 25th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

obama: negative, attacking, no substance, no solutions, and no past history of doing anything.

Franky   April 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Energy?!?! What the?!?! I don't even know where to start with this issue…….

Momma for Obama MN   April 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Billary and McCain = One and the Same.

Darryl   April 25th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The republican working as a team again McCain should as Hillary to switch back to a Republican. That will be the onlyu way she on the ticket is someone's VP.

She burn too many bridges with Obama.

Obama 08   April 25th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Shane your a moron.

aliou salam FL   April 25th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Clinton and McCain belong to the same party. Clinton just decided to join democrats when she didn't have a chance with the repuks

aliou salam FL   April 25th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Mcain: I still don't know the one thing Mccain has done other than divorse the wife who waited for him through his hotel hanoi e pisode.

Joe   April 25th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Is hilary a democrat or a republican? The rules of the game within the same party is that if you can,t beat them, you should join them. But why is hilary using the rules of opposition party which is if you can't beat them, destroy them. This goes to show that hilary and bill does not really care about the democratic party. They only care about themselves going back to the white house by any means possible. they are bent on making Obama unelectible in november so that she can come back in 4 years time. Thats why they did little to campaign for Kerry 4 years ago. They wanted him to loose so they can come and claim the nomination this time but then came this movement led by Obama. So now the strategy is to make sure what happened to Kerry 4 Years ago is to happen to Obama this time. I hope the people in North Carolina and Indiana can see through the Clintons and vote for Obama so that this nonsense can end. we need to be focusing on Mc cain . The Cllintons are too self centered.

Young & Educated 4 Obama   April 25th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Ethanol is byproduct of corn! How does it cost more Mike?
CK - You are right and with ALLLLL those lies and scandals Hillary will NEVER NEVER stand a chance in Nov against McCain! BTW there is a hell of a lot more filth in the trunk!
Shane - Hillary needs to drop out! She lost do the MATH! I know ur prob a lil childish writing in ALL CAPS lol who you shoutin at!!
Dont worry we have room for you on the winning team!
Stop the drama VOTE Obama!
NC and IN gonna knock it out the box!!!

Ca Native   April 25th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Oh this is rich!! Obama accusing Clinton & McCain of being apart of the do-nothing congress.

WHAT exactly has Obama done on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee???

Nuh-thing! When he was asked… "I've been too busy campaigning".

Has he EVER been to Iraq to see our soldiers? Nope - too busy campaigning.

The only "change" Barack genuinely seeks is a paygrade.

Mac Attack   April 25th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I want Hillary to stay in as long as possible. She needs to run around and lose some of those hips. Oink- oink.

McCain 08

Grif   April 25th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Explain? I can't. I don't have the Energy anymore….

AJ, IL   April 25th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Why doesn't Obama just hit Hillary over the head with her vote against the 2005 Energy Bill?!?! GOOD GRIEF! HE'S IN INDIANA! It's part corn country.

Facts of the 2005 Energy Bill:

* first legislation to increase the car mileage in over 30 years
*Legislation increases ethanol usage over a 10 year period
* Has net increase in the taxes for oil companies

christi   April 25th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

If Washington isn't messed up - why does everyone complain about it?

go ahead, just vote republican again - let's see what $8.00 a gallon of gas does??? The war will still be going on in Iraq - and maybe even Iran. Still more people will be denied health care that should be a right for everyone.

Yep, 4 more years - sounds like fun!!!!!!!

aliou salam FL   April 25th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Let's start with clinton: Has she ever delivered on anything she promised?
1) Health care. She took 8 years of clinton Administration and didn't deliver. she still calls it exprience. What did she deliver then?
2) She told NYkers that she will create jobs. NY lost most jobs under her than any other time. She blames all sorts of things and principally her republican friends.
3) Hill ar ri has never taken responsibility. it is as if there are many hillaries.
-the one who makes the promises and the lies.
-the one whom constituents know as divider and work with every day getting nothing done.
- and there is the hillary who gets angry and destroys all her enemy.

Smart   April 25th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

"until you change the way Washington works, you won’t be able to make the changes Americans need"…

This is the single most important issue. That is why Obama is likely to make the real changes because he does not take money from special interest group. Today I will pay you again 50$.

Obama/ Eduard

Getting tired of this   April 25th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

To Shane:

Go ahead and vote for McCain then if Obama is the nominee. We don't need you. Your threats are laughable. See you later.

Obama Has Substance   April 25th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Shane, you are not a Democrat, you are a racist. Go away… you are rude and ingnorant.

LeeRoy   April 25th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Obama is really poignant. He criticizes Washington, the lobbyists but he makes the same thing himself by going to find a political and financial agreement with the party. He denounces in public what he supports and makes in private. It's the hypocrisy.

The McShames   April 25th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Clinton, McCain and Bush, three peas in a pod. It won't work. We are standing behind Obama in spite of the hypocracy in this campaign. Give it your best shot–Wright, bitter, plagerizing, Michelle–it' won't work. Why?

We know the truth, Barack is hard to beat, and so the McShames have to grab anything. I have never in my whole life heard a Democrat favor a Republican over his opponent. I guess it's a new day when women are involved, they will scratch your eyes out. Thank God, it won't work and Barack is still standing tall.

America and Barack Obama 08 !

Just Words   April 25th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

OMG…The NERVE of this man!!! Coming from someone who has NEVER took a REAL STAND on VERY IMPORTANT ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!

OBLAMA,….YOU HELPED CHENEY'S ENERGY BILL!!!!!!

FAULTY MEMORY …..AGAIN!!!

YEAH…….. his way is better……..Vote "PRESENT" or "PULL THE WRONG LEVER 5 TIMES"

WIMP!!!!!!

GloriafromPA   April 25th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

So we have Hillary who has taken the most money from oil criticizing Obama's support for a bill she say was bought by oil, apparently like her, and we have McCain who has no plans to better this country criticizing his GE rival. Once again, Hilary and McCain are on the same page. I wish she would just go for VP on McCain's ticket. They agree on a lot, since they have both been around Washington for way too long.

Buddy   April 25th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

He needs to back Clinton and run as her Vice President That's the best way to solve this mess. Nobama

vic nashville,Tn   April 25th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Obama talk real , You also from senate , what you were doing in senate sleeping? till Ohio we don’t know about you Now we know about you 10% , I am waiting to rest of 90% to come out. You know what will come out
Sorry Obama I am not going to buy anything from you

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN.

Timothy   April 25th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Well spoken. What have they done since been in Washington nothing but fatten their purses argured or formed a committee to explore what we obvious already no needs to be done. Guess what I have experience too working in the public sector for more than 28 years. It does not mean I know everything or can solve or fix all problems. Therefore drop the experience rheotic. It is good to have but not a testimony to your leadership.

Jeff M.   April 25th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

McCain supports cutting the 18.4 cent gas tax for three months. If EVERY PENNY of that tax cut went to the average american who owns a vehicle with a 15-gallon tank who needs to fill up the whole thing once a week, that would still only come out to a meager $33. Over three months. That's supposed to help?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 25th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

MCCAIN AND CLINTON BRAG ABOUT HOW LONG THEY HAVE BEEN IN WASHINGTON JUST CONFIRMS THEY ARE PART OF "A BROKEN" GOVERNMENT. THE AREN'T THE SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEMS, THEY ARE THE PROBLEM. WASHINGTON NEEDS A "TRANSFUSION". LET'S NOT LOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY THAT WE AS AMERICANS DESERVE WHICH OBAMA CAN CHANGE. SUPPORT OBAMA.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

HILLIE & HER BFF AGREE ON MANY THINGS

AS WELL AS THE IRAQ WAR, AFRICAN-AMERICANS.

david goldman for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

HILLARY AND MCCAIN SHOULD RUN TOGETHER.

william   April 25th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

them two r party of the lobbist, they have been they n enjoyed the fruits (bribes) that come from the big co operations n thats y they don want an agent of change to spoils they 'spoils' if u know wat i mean. Obama all the way to 16 penn street.

gastoys   April 25th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

What experience does Obama have? What about his failed $100 Million dollar housing development for the Chicago projects. Obama can only talk about Change, Hope, Yes we can and has not real plan. He is the best motivation speaker I have ever seen and should work for QVC and sell Communist flags.

Shane   April 25th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

OBAMA PLEASE FOR THE GOOD OF THE NATION, DROP OUT. JUST LKIE YOUR PASTOR SAID JUST A POLITICIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM A DEMOCRAT IF HE IS OUR NOMINEE I WILL VOTE MC CAIN IN 08

carrie,detroit   April 25th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

shut up,macclinton.
you are both part of a broken washington.
why dont u both retire happily to an old folks home in chicago?
go away.
fear mongers and warmongers

Edwin K C   April 25th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

This are comments of two would be losers very soon. Many expected this to come from them anyway.

This reminds many of us that Sen. B Obama(D - ILL) is fighting a political war in two fronts.

Does this ring a bell somewhere. For me it does, he must a very, very, very strong candiate

Hilary will see dust in N Carolina and Indiana from where she should humbly thrown in the towel and go back to the Kitchen

Edu,NBI

Tjaye   April 25th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

If both Clinton and McCain are touting that they are of Washington with more years there AND they have been around while Washington let the energy crisis fall by the wayside, then AREN'T they a part of the broken Washington that hasn't done enough to solve the energy crisis?

They can't keep claiming to be there, but when he points out what those who have been there have let fall off, then they don't want to take that credit.

Obama O-8!!

DJ in TX   April 25th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

ALL of the candidates need to be called on about the oil and gas prices. None of them have ANY power whatsoever to do anything about it. BTW - the engergy actually netted a tax INCREASE for the iol companies. Let's get it straight.

The gas price is about supply and demand. Unless we as Americans pull back on how much we use, or OPEC produces more, there is nothing a President can do about the prices.

Let's end this thing please.

joyce, NC   April 25th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

and how exactly do you intend to solve this problem barack? you see it's easy to point out flaws, etc… i hardly ever hear you come up with something original.

solutions is what we need not promises and empty rhetorics.

charles   April 25th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

CNN why do you report leaving out some information. why are you not reporting that the same bill raised taxes for the companies. l see becoz it wont make sence then to your story. CNN you are out of touch with reality.
The 2005 energy bill actually raised taxes on the oil and gas industry by about 300 million over 11 years, according to the Congressional Research Service.

Ken Murray   April 25th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hillery Clinton is too obsessed to Quit.
She has made it clear she’s going to continue this hopeless fight, right to the August convention.

Clinton can’t win, will never leave as her ego will not let her quit.

All Clinton can hope to achieve is to make certain that Obama does not win against McCain.

chris   April 25th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

OBAMA/MARX 08 !!!!1
cuase americans just dont wanna work anymore heck it takes a black leader to put us all on social programs

ride it out liberal idiots the good times are over if he takes office you sure do complain alot but most of you are dang happy wiht what youhave now

energy   April 25th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Why does Obama drive a large, heavy car with a big v8 engine and poor fuel economy (Chrysler 300c) if he wants to appear so concerned about issues like the environment, energy bills, and raising the fuel economy standards for automakers? Even McCain drives a more earth and oil friendly car.

If Obama is against oil companies, he has no problem accepting donations from empolyees of oil companies (source: factcheck.org).

James   April 25th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Obama is saying the truth.

Ben   April 25th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Shouldn't the title be that "Obama attacks Clinton and McCain on energy policy".

Seems to be more about that then the remarks by the other candidates.

Dan (TX)   April 25th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Congress couldn't even start with the simple things - like setting ONE national gasoline formulation standard!

Short term "Band Aid" fixes like temporary suspension of gasoline tax doesn't address the fundamental problem of supply & demand.

Thanks to the Clintons, CHINA is now a formidable competitor with an insatiable appetite for raw materials such as OIL. What little oil Americans save is quickly gobbled up on the world market (without so much as a "thank you.")

We'll look back this time next year and remember the "good ole days" when gasoline was less than $4/gallon!

Get ready for $5 & $6/gallon gasoline - it's coming whether we like it or not! How many politicians have the guts to address this threat to our national security and standard of living? Sadly, I see no one from either party…..

AZM   April 25th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Ahh… nice to see Obama not using any negative campaigning…

Hypocrite… total absolute hypocrite… I cannot believe people trust this guy… part of me hopes he wins the whole thing… just so in four years we watch him get mauled worse than Carter trying for a second term… that is if America could survive the first four years.

Tom   April 25th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Obama keeps trying to sound presidential and as if he knows what he's talking about but…………………..keep trying Mr. Obama for oh, 4 to 8 years in the senate and maybe you'll get there - and for God's sake vote for something this time!

ck   April 25th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Lies about…

Sniper fire in Bosnia
Chelsea jogging around the WTC on 9/11
Monica
NAFTA
Columbia
White Water
Vince Foster
and the list goes on.

My question to HILLARY SUPPORTERS is this…

What does she have to lie about that will finally convince you she is PLAYING YOU ALL FOR FOOLS!

Bill told us it was ok to lie about sex…. now HILLARY SUPPORTERS are telling her its ok to lie about ANYTHING.

Wake up people!!

Frank, San Diego   April 25th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

For Obama to lump Clinton and McCain together on an issue over which they differ so fundamentally just adds to the impression that his entire campaign is about dumbing down the American electorate.

Tony, Miami   April 25th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Two Republicans against One Solid Democrat

Obama 08   April 25th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

This man NEEDS to be our President….How refreshing to have apolitician who is not an imbecile (Bush) an out of touch geezer (McCain) or a desperate ego maniac (Hillary).

Grif   April 25th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

You tell Him Girl! You Have the Energy!!

Mike   April 25th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama you need to back off of this…

You did vote for that energy bill and ethanol is more hurtful to the environment and it costs more…

Uncle Sam   April 25th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama's arrogance is breathtaking!

Aaron D   April 25th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I find it hard to believe how many people on these posts say "I support this democratic candidate, so if the other one wins I'm going to vote for McCain". This does not make sense. Both democratic candidates have, by their own admission, remarkably similar policy proposals and ideals. John McCain is the polar opposite of both democratic candidates on almost every issue.If you genuinely believe in the ideals and policies of either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, you believe in the ideals of the other democratic candidate much more than in those of John McCain. I am a vocal supporter of one of the two candidates, but I will gladly vote for the other if he/she is the nominee.
Please, I know its easy to get attached to a candidate in such a personal process, but you have to be able to look past that and look at the issues. If you believe in the proposals of either Democratic candidate, you owe it to yourself and the country to vote for the other if they are the nominee.

Obama is a GODSEND   April 25th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Wake up…Obama will be president. He already is the nominee, Dean just failed to man up and announce it.

Obama in 08, 12   April 25th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Clinton you are desperate, delusional and pathetic….and your wife is a little nutty too.

Veterans for Obama   April 25th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Hillary please! Hearing you is like nails on a chalkboard….drop out already. The party is begging you to quit tearing Obama down, youre ego needs to take a vacation.

NickNas   April 25th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

LOL the ole 2 on 1 again! Clinton is REALLY acting like a Repulican isn't she.

FACT: Hillary Clinton was a member of the Young Republicans in College and didn't change to Democrat until it looked bad for her husband to be married to one running as a democrat>

trellskig   April 25th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

To all the biased, puppets of Limbaugh (republicans turned democrates) at the last minute to vote for Clinton to screw up the Democratic party, I say, shame on you and McCane will not win and you will have to vote Democrate in November because you will not be able to switch back to the Repulican party in November…hahaha

Andre   April 25th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

The truth hurts!!!

Marshall in Nebraska   April 25th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Yes, it is broke…but who can fix it? Yes he can.

Obama will be President   April 25th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Clinton needs to quit adding fuel to the fire…she needs to drop out.

The fuzzy math won't work.

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