Watch Sen. Clinton explain her proposal to debate Sen. Obama one-on-one without a moderator.
SOUTH BEND, Indiana (CNN) – Standing on the field of South Bend’s minor league baseball team the Silver Hawks, Hillary Clinton challenged Barack Obama to a debate in Indiana before the state's May 6 primary. Clinton has repeatedly asked for a debate before the next contest, but this time there was a twist.
“I’m offering Sen. Obama a chance to debate me one-on-one, no moderators. Just the two of us going for 90 minutes asking and answering questions, we’ll set whatever rules seem fair,” Clinton told supporters.
A letter sent from Clinton’s campaign manager to Obama’s revealed more details about the Lincoln-Douglas style debate – “No questioners, no panelists, no video clips. One candidate would speak for two minutes, then the other, alternating back and forth all the way through the debate. Their discussion – not any pre-set rules – would determine how long they spend on one subject before moving on to another.”
Obama has complained that the widely-panned April 16 debate in Philadelphia wasn’t substantive enough and points to the 21 debates the candidates have already participated in when asked why he doesn't want another.
“We’ve had four debates between Sen. Obama and myself,” Clinton countered, “we’ve had debates other candidates were in, but just four between the two of us.”
Shortly after Clinton’s remarks, Obama’s chief strategist David Axelrod rejected the challenge out of hand, telling CNN, “In the next nine days we're going to devote our attention to the voters and we will see where we are after May 6. It doesn't matter whether it's Lincoln-Douglas, standing, sitting, what language it is in, it does not matter.” (Related video: Watch David Axelrod on Ballot Bowl Saturday.)
Update: The Obama campaign released this statement by Communications Director Robert Gibbs after David Axelrod spoke with CNN.
"We have participated in 21 nationally televised debates, the most in primary history, including four exclusively with Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton refused an earlier invitation that had been accepted to debate in North Carolina. Over the next 10 days, we believe it's important to talk directly to the voters of Indiana and North Carolina about fixing our economy, cutting the cost of health care and ending a war in Iraq that never should have been authorized in the first place."
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Let's see how brave Obama is! Does he take head on her challenge? or Does he hide under the table?
This would be worse than the ABC debate, petty points.
Does it really matter if Obama's pastor is rev Wright, or if Hillary's campaign has gone Republican negative.
What matters is our Country, we can not let the Republicans destroy the country.
NO MATTER WHAT, IM VOTING DEMOCRAT.
HILLARY'S CHALLENGE IS NOT FOR A DEBATE,BUT
A SLIME THROWING CONTEST. SHE CAN'T EVEN DEFEND
A POINT WITHOUT THE DIRT FLOWING.
Sen. Clinton welcomes the idea because she lies with no remorse; she's a typical politician. The inconsistancies are endless. NAFTA, Iraq vote, role as first lady, the bosnia trip....LOL. HRC lost my vote alog time ago.
This is a very sad day. That a Presidential candidate is actually afraid of debating REAL, SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES. Tragic.
FAUX-BAMA '08!
Enough already! Stick to the issues, Hillary. You only want free advertisement because you're in the hole and behind in the race.
BOO OBAMA! This would be a great and extremely interesting debate!
HILLARY '08!
They just had a debate 10 days ago.
They can wait until after the May 6th primaries.
But Obama SHOULD debate Clinton after that.
We started with two candidates.
We handicapped one (with hate, biased reporting, false allegations, undue scrutiny) and boosted the other (with adoring coverage, praise, a total lack of scrutiny, and undeserved love affair)
The DNC jumped in and the celebrity bandwagon and media circus got all geared up.
They successfully throttled one candidate, who still managed to hang on to almost 50% of the voters- against the barrage of unfairness in the primary. Against the power of the race-card to stir up votes. Against all the bias against her.
The other candidate gained a small and frail lead. Even with all the favoritism shown and everyone propping him up.
Finally, when it is too late for the best candidate to overcome the lesser candidate… people start to wake up. The media starts to scrutinize, the messiah stumbles, the message of unity unravels to hatred and racial division. The veneer is gone and we see the ugly beneath the pretty promises of hope and change.
But it is too late to salvage the race, the party, the people or the election.
So..we must now pretend we still believe in the lesser candidate who never WAS electable, advanced by crying racist at anyone who questioned him, and should never have been given an unfair advantage.
Sen. Clinton's $10 million in one day is ficticious, so she needs the additional exposure provided by a cost-free debate.
Ok, when you start asking for debates at every stop, I would say that you are desperate. You know that the chips are down, he is running out the clock and you need one last desperate chance to whine and try to throw all the sinks one last time.
What about your policies? tell us why you are running!
What are you doing? Stick to what you have going for yourself and stop asking for debates. I guess we will hear that he won't debate you.
If I were him I would not either, the time has come to debate John Mc Cain, you have not done that and so he will. Whoever does that is the nominee and so I guess Mrs Clinton that will not be you.
Debate back in PA, or NY, or Ak, or maybe even IN or go all the way back to Chicago where you grew up and debate. It is time to tell us what you will do for us and how you plan to defeat John Mc Cain in Nov., We have had 21 debates, enough already.
21 or 23 debates are more than enough.
Clinton is free to debate herself. There are many Hillary Clintons from the personality who said that she was honored in Texas debate to compete against Obama, to the one who find her voice in NH, to "shame on you Obama" in Ohio, to the two Kosovo versions of Hillary Clinton…
There are at least 6 personalities in Clinton. She can therefore arrange a debate between any two of her many personalities.
Many of us are getting tired of the Clintons false mathematics, breaking rules after they agreed to them, Asking voters for $5.00 contributions but setting the website for at least $10.00. lies lies and lies and deceptions.
Go away Hillary
Who would trust Clinton? She is not good at keeping her woed. Just look at the way she is spinning the Fl and MI vote issue. She agreed that the votes wouldn't count and now she says they do, and most ridiculous of all, she's added tem to her vote total and is proclaiming that now she is ahead! Address the issues and forget this woman!
Don't worry...
Playing the race card can't prop Obama up forever.
Pretty soon there wil be no more Americans for him to label racist.
Obama I hate G.W.Bush But today I am telling you , I feel Bush better than You.
We are Americans , we want strong and smart president, I can see that in Hillary
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08
Obama learned his lesson from the last debate. Clinton used the debate forum to attack Obama on pure hearsay and dirty tactics. Your own slogan Hillary, "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." Thanks for your advice Hillary, Obama will net be baited into your dirty tactics forum this time. You can set all the rules you want because you don't play by them anyway, you just expect everyone else to. You are dirty Hillary, I have to go wash my hands now just thinking about you.
Exactly, I heard her make this request, but she failed to tell the audience that she turned that the debate in NC. We have debated 4 times and now this the primaries just 10 days away, I think time is more important talking in small town hall meetings then debates. Plus we know that Mrs. Clinton doesnt have money and debates are free media.
Go Hillary. Take him to the cleaners!
The majority of Americans know the truth.
You are the best candidate out there.
On a fair and level playing field you would have won the nomination months ago.
People do not like fixed elections in the USA.
We do not like winning by cheating.
Obama will NOT be our next president.
So... fight on.
Obama is a Coward
obama's afraid of hillary. she is the stronger candidate, she outperformed him in the last debate. does obama think he can run away from iran, n korea, and syria too?
Sen. Clinton is a polished poltician, she lies with such ease...the Bosnia sniper fire, the vote for Iraq, her role as first lady. I don't trust her, as she's under investigation for illegal fundraising practices.
yeah we know. She is in debt and finished her money in attacking Obama. Now she wants free advertisement. everybody knows why she needs to debate because she doesnt have money and debate is a good way to do free advertisement.
THIS SOUNDS LIKE SUCH A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
INDIANA WAKE UP!!! HILLARY IS NOT FOR YOU!! SHE IS SAYING WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR!!!
AMERICA NEEDS CHANGE – NOT RHETORIC FROM THE CLINTONS!!
Senator Clinton do you want to debate Senator Obama on those issues or another one
Let's seethe HRC dirt fly:
Caucus states don't matter.
MI and FL don't count till she needs them.
Sniper fire
NAFTA
Judas
Elitist, that is my favorite btw
Columbia Bill
Columbia Mark Penn
5 Million Dollars short
Can't pay your campaign bills, (but can run a country?)
Sinks, toilets, whatever! The very fact that you think the American people are too dumb to see through you makes you unelectable HRC.
You and your husband consistantly say people don't matter, first caucus people, then young people, then two states full of people (of course you changed your mind on that didn't ya, I was here in Iowa when you said it BTW) Little states dont' matter. Then you tie/loose in Texas and of course super delegates don't matter, just electoral college.
I am sick of you Hillary!! go debate Monica Lewinsky first
hes to afraid he put his foot in his mouth again............
he doesnt think they play fair maybe he should just take his ball and go home...................
GO HILLARY
America answer these questions. when was our economy the best? When have we gained the most number of jobs in the past 10 years? When was our country the safest in the last 20 years?
Each one of those answers is, when a Clinton was in the White House....
Vote for Hillary for President 08 it is the only smart choice.
Ohhh, yes, more questions about the figgin flag pin. I am sure there are many more idiots to film asking that crucial question. The world tuned into a debate over a pin, really pathetic!
Only America is losing in these debates.
IF THIS WAS A DEBATE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE THAT
KNOW WHAT A DEBATE IS, WE ARE SURE SEN.OBAMA
WOULD BE MORE THAN GLAD TO PARTICIPATE.
AS IT IS, HILLARY HAS NOT HAD A DEBATE YET THAT
DID NOT DETERIORATE INTO A SLIME & DIRT CONTEST.
SEN.OBAMA IS RIGHT NOT TO SUBJECT HIMSELF OR US
TO ANY OF IT. WE APPRECIATE IT MUCH.
he he he he – and she says BILL likes to talk. I'm more interested in the one-on-one talks where REAL people can participate.
Those debates are weighted, and quite boring. TWENTY-ONE is enough. I want my questions answered – my neighbors questions answered – my friends questions answered – WITH WITNESSES SO slick Willy can't deny 10 minutes later (or is it slick Hilly – get them mixed up).
I couldn't care less at first between the two, but then I remembered the past – 8 to 16 years ago with all the scandals, women, cigars, lies, etc. Politicians are politicians – choose who YOU want.
This is a bad sign for a contender to duck out. Its shows he is weak.
It is obvious he can't handle the questions and I will not vote for someone who can't deal with simply answering of questions much less depend on him to handle the hard reponsibilities that a POTUS will face after all the mess the current President has got us into.
No offense, but Hillary better not go there.....I see what she's saying, and to come and think about it, she does in fact sound like Stephen Douglas....I don't care if they debate or not, I personally don't care but the fact she brought my boy Honest Abe up is in fact, blasphemous to me.
I'm sure it would be another dirty set up like the last one. She probably would have a hidden ear piece with Carl Rove giving her the questions.
I suggest we have Debate with two Obama campaign staffers asking the questions to Hillary, you know like the last debate in reverse.
Thank goodness! We have had enough debates to know where each candidate stands. Interesting that Hillary NOW wants a debate when she couldn't be bothered to accept the earlier debate invitation.
Maybe the American people can do a better job asking the THEIR OWN QUESTIONS directly to the candidate!!! After the last debate, it sure can't hurt.
Go OBAMA '08
Colleen
Glendale Heights, IL
Again, Obama does not want to have to actually "State" what he believes in, because he does not have any real plans or stratagies, just a great slogan "Change we can believe in...." I say "Change to what?"
Obama is just like a fad diet, there's nothing there.
Gees, if you thought the ABC moderators were bad, just imagine CLINTON asking the questions with absolutely nothing to lose–not even her dignity, which was thrown out the window months ago.
Hillary turned down a NC debate before, now she wants to debate more. Will the real Hillary please stand up? Changing the game -again-and then blaming Obama for it. Hillary, stop fighting your own party. What a turn-coat. CLINTON / McCAIN 2012-we got it!
Get over it Clinton. You are out of money and start thinking about paying your vendors in Pennsylvania instead of trying to get free publicity.
Quit Now Hillary. You know you are going to lose.
I am so tired of this woman..I think that by now they have covered everything....what is there to debate about? In how many ways can you repeat the same thing. I hope voters put an end to all this next month so we can move on and concentrate on the elections in November.
Obama 08
Hillary just give up for the sake of the party and your husband's legacy.
You will never be the President without support from the Democrat base: black voters.
And you've lost that support forever!
It says a lot when the woman calls the man out one-on-one and the "man" backs down. Hillary continues to prove her toughness. She wants to draw distinctions between herself and her opponent so Americans can make an informed decision. Go Hillary!
Pretty speeches won't save Obama here. He's got to man up or exit stage left. He's made his choice and now the people of NC and IND will judge him for it. On May 6th we'll see what the verdict is.
For the good of the party, don't debate any more. Get out and see voters face to face and don't feed the Republicans with more ammo.
Wait, Hillary wants something that might generate more free air time? Get out!
Sorry Hillary no more debates. Nobody wants to see your Joker smile from Batman and Robin. It is time to drop out of the race. Goodbye.
Why is another debate necessary? It is time to have this nomination process come to an end, and another heated debate would not help with that. Clinton is delusional and just wants Obama to play by her dirty rules. I'm glad he rejected it.
Obama '08
What could we possibly need to know that has not came up in the last 20 debates???
Oh ya Hillary is loosing and doing anything she can to take the whole party with her.
"Oh, they asked me questions about my character. Oh, oh, it really hurt me in the primary. I am not doing it again. It will make me loose two more crucial states. I am so scared"
(nail biting).
Yes Obama, dob't play Hillary's game. She is a snake trying to deceive you to come into her trap. By now everyone in the U.S. and in fact in the world knows who the real Hillary is. She is a plain Republican in disguise. She is plyaying Karl Rove's politics. She does not have much money to spend on her dirty ads and therefor wants to have free time at a so called debate to insult and falsely accuse Obama and deceive people. Shame on her.
This campaign has shown that more people are afraid of a powerful woman as president than they are of a black president- all rumors and myths to the contrary.
All those people out there blindly voting for Obama are nothing but mysogynists.
Maybe she fails to realize that even though Douglas was a "tenacious" opponent against Lincoln, he lost!! Debating does not bring about the change that is needed in America. She needs to let it go...........
If Sen. Clinton want a debate, I invite her to stand in front of a mirror and debate herself until she is satisfied.
Come on Obama...what's the matter? Can't stand the heat? You say you want to spend the next few days talking directly to the people. Why can't you stand next to Hillary and talk directly to the people? Is it because this doesn't give you a chance to bash her? No you only do that behind her back. You have NOT won this primary election and you will NOT win this primary election because you are not the right person for the job. Hillary is the only candidate that can beat McCain in November.
Hillbilly he said NO. Go scream at Bill and go away!
21 debates is enough! What else is their to talk about????
All Hillary wants to do is sling mud and throw rocks. I'm glad that you are not acknowledging her because she isnt worth a second of your precious time.
Keep campaigning and BLOW her out of the water in North Carolina and Indiana!
Obama in 08!
Why debate Hillary ?
She rudely insulted the people of the South, and we do not need a president who slams the American people. "Screw em" she said.
This is a serious concern.
Go Obama '08
Whats Obama scared off? Oh yeah he will lose thats why he dont want one. He is also going to lose the nomination because he cant attract the elderly,women and blue collar workers. Mrs Clinton will prevail due to the Clinton machine.
GO HILLARY
I agree....though I do think the format would be interesting....
Obama gets too flustered when he doesn't have his pre-written speech. That is why is isn't good at debating.
what a manipulator, she is! she wants to drag Obama down. Obama supporters, if a unfortunate miracle happens and she ends up destroying Obama successfully, let's not vote for her! It's better to have an old grandpa as a president than a liar clinton dynasty.
Give it up already Hillary. We don't want another debate. You don't want a ref for the new debate approach you're offering is hilarious. The shots and low blows you have been slinging aren't enough for you? You have been uncensored and the media hasn't been a ref for you so I don't get it. As a woman, a Latina, and a grad student you are a poor example of everything.
Hillary Clinton stop hurting your party and your own legacy. Drop out with whatever grace you can muster there is now way you can legitimately win and if you do twist the rules to steal this nominations, Democrats like myself cannot and will not support you.
There have been plenty of debates already. We all know both sides and their positions. Clinton obviously just wants some free air time.
Well put it rest Hilary Clinton. You are looking just for a fight... fight. .fight. We have many senseless debates and you did not came out any cleaner...Boy you seem so desperate. Please put this to rest..had enough.
I sure would like to see a one on one with no moderator to bias either way. The other rule to enforce is that no one could say anything negative about the other person's credentials or personality only their plans on the issues. Just the facts Ma'am or Sir. I would have placed my bet on Hillary to win big on those terms.
Unfortunately, even though Mr. Obama and his managers feel the previous debates were not substantive enough they are now refusing to correct that problem.
The people of Indiana and North Carolina are deserving of a fresh new look at both candidates. So come on Mr. Obama get with it.
It's called DESPEROSITY. Hilary Clinton is so pathetic. She know she behind and wants to have a Kama Kasi style debate to prove she is "tough". ENOUGH! you've guys had 21 debates. What in the heck else is there to debate about?
Hilary needs to debating Bill and her top advisors as to why her campaign to explain why her campaign did a face plant and lost.
And by the way she has already LOST the nomination. Who are we kidding here. The clock is just runnning out..tick...tock....tick..tock
CNN you've never published my comments, however I hope this one will be considered. Debating with Senator Clinton entails exposing the electorates to more disguised "mis-speaking" aimed at tarnishing the image of Senator Obama to her own advantage. I don't think she means well for Obama nor for the democrats and the electorates. I used to be a clinton supporter until I discovered that her negative attitude and mis-speakings appeal more to our emotions than to our higher senses. She is just undoing the democratic party. She has nothing new that is good to offer after 21 debates – she does not mean well to others but for her selfish interest!
be careful what you wish for hillary, you may just get it. if you
call down the thunder, make sure you know how to harness it. just make sure you don't go calling 'unfair' if you get a whipping, and bring on the crocodile tears, and scream racism if he drop kicks you in to the next decade.
I don't care how she "Sugar" up the deal,
Obama is the front runner, and I would give her a wave good bye.
Hillary go home and this time "Bake some Cookies"
....someone is going to have to drag this women out of the room kicking and screaming and unfortunately she is trying to do her best to do the same to Barack in order to cripple him so she can run in 2012.
Oh – and calling people names won't change their mind. It's getting really dirty and that turns me off to the people that do it. Just my opinion – he he he he
I love this woman.
She never complains about all the fixing and rigging and pro-Obama bias.
She is willing to take him on- one on one- on the issues, and win the nomination on actual merit, rather than myth.
Obama prefers the myth he is spinning, to actual accountability or real issues.
Either way, we all know who the real winner is. She radiates it.
Sen. Obama doesn't want to debate because it is not scripted for him. The answers that he may be asked to give might not be rehersed enough. Hilliary wants to debate because she has answers and solutions to problems this country faces.
Watch and see what excuses he gives and ask yourself, is this the guy I want running the country? Who has the experience to handle the hard decisions? Who is the best trained individual for the job? Who has the strongest resume?
We don't need any more Presidents with no "on the job training." Say NO to Obama until he has a few more years in his political war chest.
Clinton and Experience 08!
one word: desperate, period.
Citing "21 debates" is patently disingenuous. Events that occurred months ago with 9 suits standing on a stage speaking for 30 seconds at a time do nothing to help voters in remaining primaries make a choice between the two remaining candidates. Yes, BO is the marginal front-runner, but he has lost 3 of the last 4 contests. If he wants to demonstrate to both primary and general electorate voters that he is strong enough for this job, he should agree to a Lincoln-Douglas style debate with no video clips and no "gotcha" moderators. Hoping to coast from here on out is pretty pathetic.
The first "45 minutes" of the last debate were nothing more than bickering back and forth before the candidates got to talk about the real issues.
Hillary wants another forum to bring up gossip and issues that are petty and meaningless. Typical of her desperation to get more votes.
Obama is absolutely correct by sticking to campaigning and focusing on the real issues.
I hope he Takes it. I like the idea of this format, and It gives him the bonus, if he is preceived to win, of taking her out for good.
I think that now I could just about deliver Clinton's and Obama's lines in a "debate." Enough is enough. Clinton should drop out, leave the scene, flee! Obama will be the nominee. Let's not damage the Democratic Party any more than it is.
Yahoo!!! Good job Barack!! No more free advertising for Billary! Do you think she would give you this if the shoes where on the other foot??? No Way! After May 6th, it isn't going to matter anymore!!
Good luck in the upcoming primaries! Stand tall and keep your chin up...it's almost over...
Good idea, but that sounds like it would destory the part even more. She can bring up Rev Wright, he will talk about Penn.m She will bring Bitter and he will bring up Bosnia. I had enough get a canidate now or just put Mccain in office. Thanks
Can you really believe this? "no preset rules"? Does Hillary's strategists think that this makes a difference? Even when there are set rules, she has always wiggled around, jumped over, gone right through them as though they were never there, one way or another she just pretends that rules don't apply to her! Now she wants another "debacle" Yes that's exactly what I said, she does not want a debate, she wants to get on the networks in order to feed her hugely inflated ego! Sen. Obama please just talk to the "People" no more debacles!!!!
HILLARY IS THE BEST CHOICE...
A real fighter to fight for the country and it^s values...
A real leader to treat every American with respect and dignity...
A real strategist to solve the problems and balance the budget...
-Hillary 08.
Seriously? For real? NO MORE DEBATES!
She is broke! You have won – Barack, don't help her raise any more money for her "foolish" and "childish" prolongation of the primaries and waste of my time, she cannot win by the time the primaries end. If you debate her again, I will vote for "grand papa" Mccain
I see absolutely no benefit to Obama to another debate of any kind. He's clearly the nominee so why should he? This is a desperation move on her part. I would also say that she would be taking a HUGE risk doing this as many voters have forgotten all of the Clinton scandals and Obama would be sure to bring up a number of them. If I were her, I'd just concede and get behind his nomination so that the Democratic Party has a chance in November.
Could this be becasue you really want to push another debate becasue you are broke????? Hmmmmmmm
Not sure why CNN chooses never to post my comments. I try to be as accommodating to Senator Clinton as I can. But here goes yet another try.
Obama is absolutely correct in rejecting Clinton's tactics. It is time for him to run his own campaign and quit falling for HRC's traps. The last campaign was totally worthless and obviously rigged.
I am disapointed in my candidate that it has taken this long to call her on this and get back to his own "high road" approach.
GoBama
Just another opportunity for Senator Clinton to obscure the facts and have the media pundents jump on her side because the longer she is in it the more they have something to talk about which has nothing to do with the economy, the war and issues that are facing everyday Americans. They have met 21 times. Do you think another debate is going to change people's thoughts on the issues? In high school I used to do Lincoln/Douglas debates. That style is not going to help the already painful season. This is so shameful. . . .
Bad decision, Obama.
Clinton's fundraising must be worse than they are letting on.
Her campaign has a pattern each time they go broke:
1) *Challenge* Obama to a debate for the free TV air time.
2) Release a controversial commercial so the press gives the ad free TV air time.
Enough already. We know the debates by heart. Same stuff, over and over. Talk to the people that need help so badly.
So is Obama going to say, "no debates with John McCain – I've had 21 nationally televised debates in the last 15 months, and that's all I'm going to do." It seems that Barack simply cannot stand the heat in the kitchen, either that or he's deathly afraid of Hillary and her superior knowledge of the issues.
There is nothing new to debate about. In the last debate, she was sticking in the dagger as much as she could. They never talked about any policies or issues that benefit us. It took 45 minutes of dirt and mud throwing,,, why should he agree for another debate like that. He is a gentleman,,,, he never brought any scandal of hers,,, and it's not like she doesn't have baggage,,, oh, she got plenty. Just google Clinton and you will be amazed.
She just needs to quit and support Obama and the party.
She is so desparate, pathetic.
Sorry Jay and you other Clinton fanatics, the math just aint there. Sorry again. Better luck in 2016.
Why is Hillary trying to get Obama into a debate so desperately?
Because it's the only way she has a chance of attacking his person and cutting him down enough to lose votes.
My fellow American citizens, please don't fall for this cheap trick .
Just another gimmick. Are we now entering the realm of reality TV in the political arena? This is another example of the dumbing down of the profession of journalism. This stuff has gotten to be unbearable.
Help us All!
Even if Senator Clinton had voted with Senator Obama against war in Iraq it would have made no difference and the war would definitely have taken place. Therefore, what is the point in repeating ad nauseum that Senator Obama was the only oracle who voted against it? There were Senators from Democractic party, including Senator Hillary, who believed their President's words, supported by Foreign Secretary at that time Gen. Collin Powel at every step. Of course, there is some sense in repeating the statement if that is the only point Senator Obama thinks he can score against Senator Clinton.
like the Obama camp said, they asked her to debate in N. C. and she turned him down, was she ducking him, I bet not, so she should stop implying that he's scared to debate her, he's going to be the democratic nominee and she should give up
I Agree with Obama, enough debates, get out meet the people and focus on the issues.
Hillary, you're no lincoln. keep up your shrill whining for another debate so obama has more time to get the real message out to the voters.
I agree with Barack Obama Campaign. I don't feel a debate is necessary prior to May 6th. Let each candidate campaign!!! I have no interest after the ABC debate and 45-60 minutes of "tit for tat." This was way too long for trivial issues against each candidate. Each issue raised had no real "juicy shell shocker" anyway. I already checked extensively. Please no more for awhile!!! Just my two cents worth.
NO MORE DEBATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Candidates should just do more town hall meetings and have the american people ask them questions that concern them.
hillary please stop thats enough debates your acting like a kid that cant get there way the man said no .Nooooooooo means Nooooooo
Oh my gosh!!!!
Obama Debated over 20 times with Hillary Clinton about the same things….what new stuff is there to debate about…. are you kidding me!!! I'm soooo freak'n tired of this whole thing. I had so much respect for the Clinton's til this year. they are unscrupulous people who twist things out of context, lie, and do anything for the presidency.
Barack Obama is 1/2 white and 1/2 black who was raised by his white mother, white grand parents and partially by his Asian step father. How in the world can this man be a racist.
NO candidate has an economic plan that would go into effect this year!
NO candidate has a health plan that will go into effect this year!
NO candidate has a fuel plan that will go into effect this year either! Mccain's fuel tax plan would have to go through the current administration of idiots.
Obama is the only candidate that did not side with George Bush on the whole blank check, war chest mentality.
The economy is terrible because of the WAR!! and the terrible uncertainty and debt that the American government keeps accruing.
the economy could change. fuel prices could fall. Although unlikely who knows…
Obama ideally is running on the same platform-policy wise-as Clinton, except he has a lot more integrity and his campaign is funded solely by the people.
Clinton voters seem to be very uneducated when it comes to knowing the truth on the issues. Stop being "fear mongers" and unite the democratic party! Don't give into the corporations that fund the other candidates…. stand with the people. stand with America
Clinton if you wanted a debate you should have agreed to the same one Obama already agreed too. Obama said way before Clinton that he wanted a debate but CLINTON said NO and then later wants to change the date and say Obama doesn't want it.
Clinton is a liar.......A striaght to your face, and i don't care about anyone liar.
For crying outloud on the senate floor Democrates are speaking about how Clitons real goal is to make Obama loose the GE so she can run again.
We've heard enough from you whining, complaining mouth. You think you are a midwesterner? Well I am from the heartland, St. Louis, and you should have thought about that before becoming a big mouthed New Yorker. Obama won't debate you because you are more concerned with winning debates than figuring out how to help Americans. Get over yourself Clinton. Now you are a midwesterner, come November will you go to New York and tell them you are a city girl. You humiliate yourself and our party. Drop Out!!!!!
These debates a getting old. Their is not nothing new
Oh, please, Hillary! You've already had so many opportunities to honestly debate the issues. Instead, you've spent the past two months running Republican-style attack ads, and causing more harm to the Democratic party than Karl Rove himself! Why not do the honorable thing – set aside your ego, step out of this acidic race you've created, and let Obama represent the people?......
Is she kidding me! What else is their to proof? I have seen enough debates this year. I am no longer interested. NO THANKS, HILARY!
Dear Billary,
We all know your true intentions for having a debate. You want to tear down Obama as much as you can in hopes of trying to get a rise out of him. All you value is your own political ambition. Please drop out of this race, because it is clear you have no chance of winning,
thank you
I can't help but wonder what Ahhbama is so affraid of?? Scared to debate a woman because she runs circles around him on the issues! I suppose if cornered by a world leader you will run with your tail between your legs! Some Commader in Chief! God help America!
Yes, the person who is behind, in debt, and in real trouble of being eliminating in nine days is demanding a fair, issue based debate – because we have not elarned enough about the two candidates during the other 20.5 debates (.5 debate was Evening Magazine, not debating). What a shock. And, if Obama says no, he's hiding.
Dear Mr and Mrs Clinton – we are not morons out here. We do not beleive you are ahead in the popular vote. We do not beleive that you MUSST NOT disenfranchise Michigan and Florida while arguing that you ABSOLUTELY MUST disenfranchise the other 48 states. And we know Bill inhaled. Give it a break.
If you had done better earlier; if you planned to caucus; if you had people on the ground after Feb 5th; if you had any chance to catch up; this might make sense. But it doesn't. God, to think I voted for you twice and sent you money in 2007. You people drive me nuts!
I am sick and tired of Hillary she is bringing down my community and the my DEM party. I have been tracking this election like no other. She is losing a game she is supposed to know how to play...
If you want to debate you are going to have to talk to yourself and ask why you are training and why you lose 11 straight contest. Also you weren't upset about FLA and MICH until you realized you were in trouble and the white house was not destined for you or you Hubby Mr. Bill Clinton. You are acting like you dont have any communication devices...YOU ARE LOSING AND YOU ACT LIKE TAKING THE PARTY DOWN WITH YOU IS YOUR RIGHT...YOU ARE WRONG YOUR NAME HAS LOST ITS FIRE WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. IF THE SUPERDELEGATES PICK YOU I AM GOING TO GET EVERYONE I KNOW TO VOTE FOR JOHN "BUSH" MCCAIN
BO/08
Obama couldn't handle a real debate. He's little more than a glorified motivational speaker holding all the media in adulated enthral. Voting for him because he is black is as bad as not voting for him because he is black. And if he wasn't black, he would not still be in this running. We need a President that can fix the disaster our nation has become. Someone with real experience with a history that proves it. Clinton's true history of public service, not the paranoid illusions the right wing set up for two decades. If you believe those old lies, you'll believe anything. Remember, we're not voting for our 'Favorite Person', we're voting for the best person to lead this country from the road of corruption and financial ruin that the Republicans set us down.
Maybe Hillary should learn from Obama...
duck the tough questions and skirt all the issues.
get your minions out there to trash your opponent... then claim that you don't feel that way but were JUST saying that there are people out there who say those things.
News for the Obama folks... we think you are over-playing the race card. We think you are devious hypocrits. Hillary doesn't think so, but WE the people do.
Maybe Ms. Clinton should challenge Obama to a 1 on 1 basketball shoot out, Obama might win that he looked pretty good the other night.
All the fans that wrote about Ms. Clinton asking for five dollars and say that it starts at twentyfive they are right however I can't think what OTHER: means, is that the money you say Ms.Clinton our former First Lady took from Obama? Or is that where you type in five dollars?
Hillary needs to address the following issues:
1. Why didn't you tell the voter's Bill was being paid to lobby for the Columbian Trade Deal?
2. How could your campaign manager, Penn, leave in the middle of your campaign for a trip to Columbia in support of the Trade Agreement without your knowledge?
3. On Jan. 10, 2008 the North Carolina Republic paper quoted you
" I will not withdraw the troops from Iraq", did you say this?
4. The public is asking about the Federal Case 'Clinton vs Paul' what can you tell them about the charges you are facing?
5. How will your Governmant mandated Health Plan premiums be collected, and what will the fine be for those who do not choose to participate?
6. Does your Government Health plan mean that billon dollar Corporations will not longer be providing health care for their employees?
No more debates about flag pins until Hillary is held accountable for these important campaign issues.
H.illary is totally obsessed. Winning is her reason for existing!! Losing to someone younger will send her over the edge. She is desperate and it's getting scary !!!!
No more Debates!!! We've heard enough already, this is getting really old!! There's nothing more for these two to discuss with each other right now. Obama is doing the right thing by focusing on getting the job done and winning the nomination rather than wasting more time.
This is just Hillary trying to get another chance to do what she does best, bully people around.
Each and every day, Hillary shines more and Obama tarnishes his own image of honest and trashes his own message of hope.
Obama is not change... Just the color of his skin is- well !/2 is.
HRC only wants this debate because she needs money and free media coverage. Enough with the debates, Barack wants to talk to his voters, get to the issues that they are concerned about. What part of NO does Hillary not understand??????
Obama 08
It seems that Hiliary is looking for some "free t.v. time" exposure. After 21 debates…I think we have seen enough.
Sorry hillary!
No Free Air time for you!
I would rather hear directly from the candidates than watch another debate. Whether you count four or 21, it's enough.
Obama camp says already enough debates.
Only 4 between Clinton and Obama.
Is it enough???
This will be my first election. I have seen enough debates and heard enough from the media and the candidates to form an intelligent decision. Please, enough already. Let's move on - no more debates, no more debates.
Dear Hillary,
21 debates is enough go out and campaign. We are not going to fall for your trick again get over it
Too bad her name is Hillary it should have been hypocrite. Not too long ago when Mrs. Clinton was running for reelection for her senate seat in New York, she refused to debate her Republican opponent. She did not think it was informative for the voters then. I am amazed that she thinks debate is informative now. Could it be that she is out of money and wants free publicity.
The woman cannot manage her own campaign and wants to manage the US economy. Only God will deliver us from evil.
We the people do not want to hear any more of Hillary’s negative, and hateful gibberish.
The Point has been made by the Obama campaign.
Hill-Rod is free to join any debating club of her choice, where she can debate on all issue except of course her lack of Character and integrity.
This however is a contest for the most powerful and demanding job in the world – THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CEO OF THE WORLD.
Go Hillary!!!!
Agreed........they have debated "enough"!!!
Hillary is looking for anything to help her out! Boring....move along.
Hillary doesn't want a one on one debate so the people can learn more about the candidates. Hillary tries so hard to push any day to day issue she can to try and twist something to her advantage. Her message changes so rapidly it is hard to keep up with her latest issue that only has a critical factor to her campaign strategy that constantly change.
It sure seems to me that what started out to be such a promising campaign this year has turned into a "kitchen sink" primary.
Is this what Hillary meant when she tearfully stated she "found" her voice?
Why would Barack need to debate Hillary (lie and make up her own rules) Clinton one more time? Will the public learn something new about their plans to run the country, or will we find out what
Rev. Wright ate for breakfast lsst month. Will we learn more about
our exit from Iraq, or will we find out the rising cost of flag lapel pins
(better stock up...there seems to be a shortage, because I don't see
many people wearing them – esp. the MSM pundits and the other
presidential candidates). Will they reveal something new about their health care plans, or will learn that Barack is a poor bowler and
possibly a poor hunter. Will we hear something about the mortgage
crisis, or we will hear more about how people in the midwest,
(regardless of what you might have heard) are not bitter about the economy...we're just happy church going, gun toting, whisky drinking folks who appreciates everything the current administration has done for us.
I'm sure the MSM is unhappy about not having another debate which
helps their ratings tremendously.
However, for many of us...
"Give us a break!"
How many times is she going to try to challenge him to the old "meet me behind the school house at 3". Please 21 debates and she just keeps getting uglier each time I see her.
Obama and company are not looking presidential at all by giving flimsly excuses about not debating. Debates are the American way to hear the candidates, and Obama & Clinton have only had 4 one-on-one debates. Get real, the public will not buy these flimsy excuses about a debate.
No more debates or fights as she preffers calling herself a fighter.
We are looking for a leader of the democratic party to take us to victory in the general election and we start fixing the country and repair our international relations. No liars, no snipers from fighters , no thinly veiled.
Non of that. Just repairing the damage done to our country and many communities which are hurting and divided.
Let's face it ... he doesn't like to be questioned! ... I guess he wants to run a Bush presidency!!
HRC says,"We’ll set whatever rules seem fair" Yea right! This coming from the person who keeps changing the rules! Maybe we should reflect on the Michigan and Florida rules that she agreed to..oops,now she is saying, she did not agree to it, nuff said!
Obama 08
Thank God we have a grown person running for President that is able to turn away from petty challenges and choose his fights wisely. This is the kind of presidencial behavior I expect from a serious nominee.
Hillary Clinton is a master at debates and like any master debater she can do it by herself.
If she'll talk about ducking felony charges - I say "go for it Obama"!!
No more Democratic Primary Debates! Were giving McCain too much fodder. Ive observed that good debaters are also really good salesmen and at times really good liars. I know a couple top debaters personally, and they will tell you that they can convince you that the sky is green. Theyve mastered the art of persuasion. Obama is a truthful, transparent person. When people say hes weak in debates, theyre basically saying hes the real deal. Hillary was on her high school debating team. She knows how to spin things. But when it comes to honesty and integrity, she has not been trained. I dont even think that she believes that telling the truth can actually get you further ahead than telling lies. She is no longer a contender in this race.
I thought debating WAS getting your message out before the voters? But Obama is afraid of debating Clinton. How will he be able to duck debating McCain? And when the polls say that 30% of Clinton's supporters will NOT ever vote for Obama, believe them. I cannot back any candidate who runs such a hatefilled campaign. And if you don't know what I mean, read the postings here. Just another pro Clinton post doomed to moderator oblivion.
Obama does not need a another debate,his leading she needs everything she can get and still will come up short.
We do not need or want to see these two debate again. What was fervor on the Democratic side has turned to fatigue. I don't want a president who would dishonor aagreements or atttempt to change rules in a game only because she is losing. Our country has lost it's world standing in the last seven years and we have only one possibilty out of the three remaining candidates who can restore it.
I am aghast at the loyalty to a woman who has outright lied several times, bolstered by a husband who outright lied to the American people and wagged his finger at us for not believing him.
I support her right to stay in this race until every primary is over, although it is causing harm to the party. I pray that at that time, the candidate with the most delegates, most states won, who is ahead in the popular vote, is made our nominee. Or there wil be riots in the streets.
Enough debates! Let the candidates spend their time as they think best. Hillary just exposes her nastiness every time she debates.
Sen Clinton is always trying to be slick and attempt some underhanded, deceitful, grimmey, game playing political tactics. She is trying to destroy any chance Sen Obama has at beating McCain in the fall. She should just quit and accept her defeat.
What better way to speak to the candidates in this kind of fourm as Clinton suggested – no questionners but just the two of them -WOW. Now that is something I would watch no matter what. Is Obama afraid of tackling Clinton one on one? And if he is, theni s he ready for the tough job in the White House – I think not if he can't take on this challenge.
i am seriously starting to think hillary clinton is quite the kook. at the rate she is going, she'll still be campaigning in january. not to mention, i'm from a long line of dems. and i WILL vote republican before i vote for clinton!
with her loud mouth..he would never get a word in edgewise....so NO...
it is better to meet the voters up close and personal and answer voters questions....Not Clintons questions.
No offense guys, but I'm not letting this one ride at all. You know why?? She always talks about how she understands and how she listens to people and understands their needs. Well, you know what? Last time I checked, she's a Senator from New York, right? I don't even think I ever heard her mention her home state in this race as much and NOW she wants to compare herlsef to one of the most controversial times in American History??? No offense but last time I checked, the Senator from New York approved something that even Stephen Douglas approved that it is controversial. No offense to Hillary, but even she would humiliate my boy just like how Stephen Douglas did to my boy Honest Abe and his party(Republican). And how ironic is the other way around today???? At that time, it was the Republicans but now, is the Democrats.....as I always say,
"What goes around, comes around."
The reason Hillary Clinton wants debates is clear. Her campaign is in the red and she can't afford any television spots. They have been about equal so far in debates, but Obama can outspend her by a wide margin in the next month. I would like to see Hillary concede and endorse Obama. It is clear he will win more delegates, and it would strengthen the party as a whole to defeat McCain in the fall. I urge all democrats to come together on this, because we cannot afford to let superdelegates give the nomination to the candidate that didn't win it.
Just think. if Hillary becomes President, Bill won't have to walk too
far to talk to the lobbyists to give him pocket change. When a couple
receives 5 Million Dollars from Dubai and $800,000 and rising from
Columbia, you can bet on that trend continuing if they make it to the
White House. For Hillary, it would be a conflict of interest, but for
Bill, the RULES will be off the table. It wouldn't even be illegal for
him, possibly unethical, with selling our jobs down the river, and
the money will go directly to Bill. What a great "team" with many upcoming Millions. We will have Port Dubai, Port China, Port Mexico,
Port Columbia and they can use Penn as a negotiater.
Hillary Clinton President will be another "wort decision ever" for the
American People. I don't believe her "promises." She can't deliver
if she is friends with all the Republicans. People that know "the
Clintons well" have turned away. They had to.
Obama doesn't want to debate because he loses. He would rather spin with no one to challenge him, because he has no substance. People should think long and hard before we put another novice in to lower our country in the eyes of the world by the lack of prudent decisions. We will rue the day if we vote for race and charisma-–that's not enough when we are deciding whether or not to bomb Iran!
NO more debates! NO more debates! I agree with Barack Obama, the last debate was a complete joke. Most of which I believe Hillary Clinton a hand in. I would not trust debating Hillary Clinton again no more than I can throw her. Agreeing to a debate with Hillary Clinton is like "Lucy on Charlie Brown where he runs to kick the football, and she lifts it up and he falls on his back'. I don't Barack, I wouldn't trust her either. Besides, he's already ahead, so why rock the boat.
Hillary is thebest.
Find that out now, or learn in Nov.
Obama will lose the election and kill the democratic party.
One lifelong democrat will split for every newbie brought in. Remember the lifelongs vote in EVERY election.
The newbies were too selfish, too lazy or too indifferent to ever vote before. They may never vote again... because they will only vote for American idol- not solid candidates with mastery of the issues.
I think this is one of the Hillary's political machine strategy.
**Hillary has an established name and pretty much well known. Obama is an unknown quantity and people know little about him. However, voters tend to warm towards Obama once they get to know him and understand his political views. Pressuring him to more debates cuts back on his "quality time" with the voters. Moreover, the undecided ones tends to go for the familiar person at the very last minute. I think it was a very good move for him. Besides, I don't want to waste nearly an hour of my time watching a so-called "debate" that talks about trivial stuff. And when I am already half on my dream, that's the time they will talk about economy and gas prices. Pretty pathetic.
And that.........my dear......is that.
Guess she'll have to find another way to get free publicity. And for the viewers who are disappointed ........maybe there'll be a good rerun of mud wrestling for you to watch.
There's been enough debates to know where each stands. ( and there's their websites if you missed one ) She wants yet another excuse to throw mud......have a few more gotcha moments....all of which does nothing to fix our problems in this country.
No Hillary, "not this time. You can challenge all you want, "but not this time, not now, this is his moment," get over it.!!!!
Obama 08
I would love to see this debate.
The true nominee will come out.
Hillary will finally show how she is the best.
Hillary is desperate... She does not have enough money to go through the campaign so she needs as much free camera time as she can get. She is talking about her being tough and Obama not but what do you think America would say if he really came out swinging on her... They would say that he is beating up on a poor little woman. And he would be called an angry black man. He knows that they should not be beating up on each other because the party has to unite. She is saying forget the party... If I can't have it no one will. She can live with four more years of a republican president, they made $109 million dollars so when she goes to the pump or the grocery store it is not big deal... oh she probably does not pump her own gas or buy her own grocery so she doesn't have a clue what it is like.
Wow Hillary is truly getting desperate, she's exhibiting some truly good qualities of someone who wants to be president. I'm putting money that's she's gonna install some last-minute "commentators" if such a debate were to occur.
It is a half-truth to say Obama debated Clinton 21 times. Seventeen of those times included the other Democratic candidates as well. Obama has gone one-on-one only four times.
As President. he would be facing tougher adversaries who unlike Clinton, care nothing for the well-being of America and its People.
Please let it be known Voters want and need to make a comparison. We need to hear SPECIFICS on the issues. What-How-When amd more...
Judith B.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Enough with the debates already! We know each others soundbytes like we know our own names. Why did she turn down the NC scheduled debate and now wants to resurrect another? Hillary, we don't get you. Your are a formidable candidate, however, you thought the nomination was your right by default, and now that you see that riding Bill's coat-tail didn't work (after Iowa) you've sought to do nothing but damage the Democratic Party.
Whether folk believe it or not, you've turned into a Karl Rove Republicrat.
This type might be a very good debate or very bad. It would be fun to see which way it goes.
Notice how he always turn it around and blames the other person. He is a total Idiot!!
Hillary just wants her name out there more. Everyone already knows where each of the candidates stands on issues. This is just a publicity gimmick by Clinton.
Hillary,
You just want more free airtime.
Please hush.
Maybe he could debate Alice Palmer, too! She's just come on board to support Hillary.
Hillbilly is shameless and I could see her lying all thru the debate if it were to happen. That's right Obama, don't waist anymore time on her and focus on the voters! Stay true to the course, you will prevail!
obama dosnt need to debate with clinton, she just wants to score points,obama is too wise for her tricks,it would just be free advertising for clinton, with her smart HA! HA ! comments, maybe the $10 million donations came from the website not authorised by the obama campaign, the police are pretty smart,they will find out where the money went, unless special interests stop them, a lot is coming out about the clintons, although hillary says all her baggage is known, there is heaps more to know , the longer she carries on the more likely it will surface, she should concede graciously now ,before she loses all credibility, this campaign has shown her in a bad light, , shame on her .
Wow..he is really afraid to debate Clinton. He has pulled out all the excuses and they have been shot down. Now he says, He would rather spend his time more wisely. Wow wow wow.
Okay Hillary this is getting old. The American people are tired of these debates, we have had enough. We need to wrap this thing up and move on to the general election, quit trying to buy time and publicity, the ship has sailed and you have clearly missed it
SHUT UP LIAR
NO money. Therefore, I want FREE publicity.
How about a debate about paying your "small business vendors" and providing healthcare to your "own campaign employees."
This lady is senseless. Minimize my weaknesses. Maximize my strengths...on someone else's dime.
This is REAL simple! The debates that have been held are all free air time for Sen. Clinton. Her funds are very low this is the reason she always challenges Sen Obama to debates. Also this is the reason she always holds town meeting or forums. Its free TV time. Its about time he realized that she has been using this as free air time. Sen. Obama don't give her what she asks. Make her pay to have her voice heard! Hillary we are tired of the games!!!!!!! No more!!1
It must really piss off Hillary when she demands something and it is just brushed off by Oboma. Nominated or not, win or lose, she really thinks she is entitled to be Queen! She really needs to be isolated and studied by a brain team ! She has head problems...big time !
Let Hillary pay for scoring the last-minute undecideds in her negative, fear/smear ads or challenge him to a basketball contest in IN.
I would love to see her leaping in shorts on a basketball court.
If she really wanted another debate, she should have accepted in NC where she is so far behind.
Her threats to nuke Iran and her readiness to pull the trigger may not be enough in NC to close the deal.
All the HRC supporters will be on here claiming that Barack doesn't want to debate for reasons other than what his campaign has stated. But why? It doesn't make sense that enough is enough with 21 debates.
That number is ridiculous already. What if HRC wanted 50 debates? 100?
And, as pointed out, she declined a debate that Barack accepted. So whatever reasons you claim Barack doesn't want this debate, can be applied to HRC's declining, too.
I love this man! He is all about a new way of doing politics. We don't need any more back and forth between these two. The only way she can win the nomination is if she keeps picking at him and hopes he makes a minor flub and then keep hitting him with it, damaging his electability. He will keep to the high road and he will win.
If this situation was reversed, Barack would have been forced out of the race or he would have removed himself for the sake of the party. If he couldn't catch up with delegates, won only half as many states, was out of money, in debt and had people leaving his side for the opponent , well, he would be seen as selfish, destructive and self serving.
I rest my case.
Hillary Republican Clinton stop crying so much. Its over just get out an go away. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
If he is afraid of debating a fellow Democrat, can you imagine Obama debating McCain or a president of another country (example: Iran, Syria, etc)?
Democrats, please select him. He will gurantee us the White house!
McCain-Powell 2008!
I am in favor of this style for all debates. I think that each speaker alternate every 5 minutes rather than 2 every minutes. I would hardly call this style Lincoln-Douglas considering those formats were 60/90/30 minute rotations. I do not think poeple today can pay attention that long.
Those who can do, those who can't, reject and make excuses out of fear.
He's spooked that people are second-guessing him. Period.
Obama is right to refuse another debate. His lying, 'misspeaking' prevaricator of an opponent doesn't deserve another public forum in which to spew her venomous litany of lies, half-truths, innuendo,
fear-mongering and not so subtle appeals to the many not so closeted racists who support her.
This is a losing proposition for Sen. Obama. If he accepts, then Sen. Clinton has nothing to lose and can sling any and all kinds of mud hoping some will stick.
If voters are still undecided, then they are overly cautious and will stick with the "known" candidate.
No more debates. Let's stop talking and start doing!
Senator Clinton begging for a debate because she does not have the money to run ads. Debate will be free advertisement for her. That's common sense. She's not concerned about debating. She trying to advertise, that's the bottom line.
She wants to debate because she knows that SHE WILL WIN!
In the years I've followed Senator Clinton, one thing has always been a constant, that is, her incredible debate skills. When debating her intelligence and drive as a human being shines through.
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HRC was asked to debate previously in NC, but she declined, probably because she was not sure how PA. primary would turn out.
No more debates, enough already.
Obama 08
Hillary Clinton wants "another debate" after 21 debates already. Uh huh. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Obama hates debates because he is too slupid to think on his feet, preferring to read off of a prepared script that was probably written by someone else.
This guys is a clown and you lemmings who follow him like he is some rock star need to put down your bongs and read.
Why isn't the media talking about the Rev. Wright PBS interview????
I think it's because the media nothing to talk about.
It's because the media would HAVE TO APOLOGIZE.
I haven't seen anyone in all major net works today talking about rev Wright's interview. Not Fox, not, CNN, no MSNBC, it's if it never happened. Isn't it odd?????
PLease CNN, why can't you be fair and show the PBS interview in your chanel, or at least portray the man as he is. Give hims a chance to show who he really is.
What a shame!!!!!
Why would anyone debate Hillary Clinton without a moderator? She's a long-winded woman and she'd monopolize the whole thing.
Go away clinton. You need to prepare for your lawsuit in California. Senator Obama has already won and that's why you want a debate- to attack,not talk about the issues. WE want Senator Obama.
Obama 08
Hillary Clinton is just trying desperately to damage Obama at all cost.She does not care about the party, only her own selfish agenda
The only debate America needs to see is the one between Obama and McCain. Nuff said!!
It's a last-ditch effort to try to sabotage Obama. She's all about herself, while Obama's thinking of America.
So sad, Hill.
She's broke and needs air time. That's the only reason she's harping on all these debates. Go. Away.
Oh and by the way I do not drink kool-aid.
She's a good talker....talk on Billary....Obama, please carry on with meeting and talking one on one with real people who truly matter.
what next hilley STREET FIGHTING? i would think the american people will demand more from there comander and cheaf sorry your not the person you make yourself out to be you not only lost my vote but my respect for you as and you call yourself a woman.. you and bill should play in your politic wode of money you have compiled from the tax payers and go just go
What is this high school, peer pressure on Obama. This is a joke! No one wants to hear that screeching noise.
I rather watch the play off.
Hillary Clinton get your behind somewhere and sit it DOWN11 Of course you want more debates you're the underdog you need more debates and everything else to discredit Obama, But it ain't gonna work we are on to you in more ways than one.
i want, i want, iwant!! amazingly she and her campaign just don't get the fact that by running all that negative crap, they ruined any chance at getting what they want. what was the name of that spoiled little brat of a girl in willy wonka's chocolate factory? it wasn't hillary was it?
Clinton promised 200,000 jobs for New York and lost 80,000. She blamed Bush. If New York would have gotten 200,000 she wouldnt have givven Bush the credit. If she couldnt do it for New York why should I believe her now?
Mike Ellison
Shell Knob MO
Hi CNN, please tell me the conditions to satisfy for my posts to be published that way I can decide if I should participate or not..
Obama can wear his white shirt at every speech–the sign of cowardice and surrender.
We need a president. not a wuss!
Hillary overestimates her own importance as a candidate in this race. She can't win. At least Lincoln and Douglas had a chance against one another.
she's so ridiculous.she is only doing this ,because she knows she has lost.do not give her the opportunity,to destroy the party anymore,with her lies and kitchen sinks.i guess some people will do anything for power.
Actually, I'm not thru yet!
Obama can play Basketball: "hoops" whatever.
We need someone who can sit in the Oval office and make the hard decisions.
I guess what he's really good at is playing games! the rest of us need to play grown-up.
We need an adult in the White House, not a street punk!
Obama wil run from this debate, he knows he doesn't have a grasp of the issues like Hillary and he would look like what he is, the purveyor of non-specific rhetorical gobbedly-gook.
Looks like Obama can't risk a debate because it means public speaking without his speechwriters to prop him up.
Sounds like Obama is hesitant to debate again.......why is that???? Clinton will win the nomination, no contest.
She's such a loser.
your talking 90 moinutes your in the same state. scared of a woman
NO WAY!!!
WITH CAMP CLINTON THERE IS NO RESPECT FOR RULES!!!!!
NO WAY!!!!
Response to eli:
I saw the PBS interview. It doesn't make Wright look any better.
A Travelling Saleswoman, with a Dam Good Product.. Go Girl.
African American leaders and pundits are very vocal for representing a mere 12% of the Country.
They have intimidated the DNC into giving the nomination to Obama by threatening the wrath of Black people.
Well who wants THAT kind of democracy? A reign of race-card playing and calling people racists if they disagree and think the other person is the BETTER candidate.
An Obama presidency will be haunted by the constant play of racial tensions. Disagree and you are a racist. When we disagreed with Bush, we were unpatriotic. Now we will simply swap the intimidating label.
Another debate? Hillary c'mon?...Both you and Obama can recite each others lines. Other than that, is it to show "personal" differences on personalities? I don't think I care. Please go to voters and talk about the issues and then let's vote, already. I'm sick and tired of those debates...I have not heard anything new of substace with the all the last ones. enough with it...move on.
Sure Clinton wants to debate, she's very good at lying to the camera. Wonder where she learned that from
What is the matter with YOU Hillary?
Senator Obama did agree to a debate in North Carolina that was supposed to take place tomorrow and YOU are the one that said NO.
I truly think that Hillary and Bill are off their rockers and need to seek professional help!
Obama / Kathleen Sebelius '08/'12
IF THAT'S THE CASE, WHY ISN'T THE MEDIA TALKING ABOUT WHITEWATER? THAT'S JUST ONE OF THE CLINTON SCANDALS.
obama will never do it... she'd mop the floor with him!
GO HILLARY!
Too bad Obama decided to stay out of the kitchen.
Oh now come on! Hillary now wants to play victim on live television...she might as well be sweatin' in a corner at a wrestling wring...
How can none of you be tired of this tired, vacuous, say-anything politician?
NO MORE DEBATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO MORE DEBATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HILLARY WHY DO YOU WANT TO DEBATE??????????????????
From Senator Obama's standpoint, how do you debate with someone who has no integrity (FL, MI, NAFTA, CAFTA ), no ethics (her Rovian tactics against a fellow Dem) and, (who in her own words) is an admitted liar (Sniper gate)???
WHY would "anyone" believe "anything" she says???
Shut-up Hillary! You're grasping at straws because you know that time is running out on you.
eli, i don't think you want people to know that Wright said that Obama denounced his comments because he was being a "politician".
Face it Obama is a two faced liar!
gee .. she wants more free TV time? Or is it because she can't do as many events cause she DON'T PAY HER BILLS!
Good response! The voters need to meet and speak directly to Senator Obama! His words are being dissected, twisted, turned in and out through the media outlets! If the voters want to know and hear from him in Indiana...the time spent with them will be well worth it.
Debates don't mean votes!!! And by the way, no more straws to grasp. The smell of desperation is wretched.
No Nos No Nos Moveran.
United, as American we will prevail.
Labeled as racists for differing on who makes the better president, we will only fall into disunity.
Hillary see us ALL as Americans and does not leave anybody behind. Her American is ONE of many races, creeds and opinions.
Obama wants an American like Pastor Wrights Church rantings.
what a chicken. he can't even face hillary, how the hell does he think he can be president of the U.S.? what a joke.
I have just one word,no, quack quake quake to obama
She is one of the coolest, strongest, most intelligent 60 year olds out there. Us rabble-rousing Baby boomers can still rock.
Go Hillary.
Senator Obama recognizes what Sen. Clinton does not–that debate #22 would be yet another exercise in ignoring the issues important to voters, namely, the economy, healthcare, the Iraq war, energy policy, and education reform. We've heard what they both have to say ad nauseam. Can we, please, just vote and finally bring this sad season to an end?
There have been plenty of debates. It is time for democrats in Indiana to end this thing. A vote for Hillary at this point might as well be a dollar to the RNC. Oh and why do we have to have a 19th century style debate when we are living in the 21st century?
This woman sure likes STREET FIGHTING!
Chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no more debates until the G.E....21 is enough
If 95% of their domestic and foreign policies are identical, then why would anyone want to waste his/her precious time watching the most monotonous debate? The last time I checked, Indiana and North Carolina are part and parcel of the United States. That means, the residents of these two great states watch the cable news and read newspapers. They have seen all the debates already.
The last attribute that I want to see of any leader is “trying to look good at the expenses of others” I mean, she can make one heck of a dictator, and that scares me to death. Senator Clinton changes rules as she goes. I think that’s a matter of concern!. Am I the only one out there?.
Perhaps the Lincoln-Douglas style debate is the way to engage in the substantive policy differences that everyone seems to begging for.
good question from eli.... Why is the PBS interview with Rev. Wright not being reported...could it be doesn't fit the sound bite mentality of the talking heads and the news producers of CNN, MSNBC and Fox, etc.
Can we get to some serious issues..we're getting bored with the gotcha' approach of the media.
Hillary go debate with your self in a mirror, If you havent convinced the american people you are ready from day one then you never will.
Obama 08!
Finally! A candidate wants to do a real debate with no pretenses or setups. It's unfortunate Obama is too afraid to do it. Poor guy, he doesn't want people to see how weak he is.
As an Obama supporter I am shocked that he wont debate her again. He needs to get back on the horse. Personally I think he did well at the last debate.
Eli we are tired of the dirty tricks and I am tired of people like you who just do not get it. We want to hear about the economy, Iraq withdrawal, healthcare not Rev. Wright. He is not running for office and neither are you. So get a grasp on the election rather than the dirt if you want dirt sweep it out of your closet first.
Clinton News Network does not like to show the upsides for Obama, but rather the downsides of him, and only clips of her doing positive things,
Her husband must have a lot of friends there too, good thing her husband made so many good connections while he was president otherwise she would be done by now
axelrod and gibbs have done a masterful job, during this campaign,and deserve credit for keeping it on message.keep up the good work,don't give in to their 'cheap -shot' politics,of the past,and we ,the people ,will be behind barack all the way.
Sen. Obama doesn't have to jump, when Sen. Clinton Speaks.
Obama 08
Bill,
There is a difference in running from a debate and simply ignoring a deparate contender. Please know this, Obama is ignoring the plea of a nutt. You call Obama's speaches rhetorical goobedly gook, I call Hillary's speached straight up lies, deceitful, and sick.
Why isn't McCain's endorsement from Hagee being scrutinized further, after all "what's good for the goose is good for the gander."
Why is Hillary not denouncing and rejecting Rendell for praising Farrakhan?
Double standards- is this the American way ! ? !
Hillary will bury anybody alive to get the nomination. If Obama will win the nomination, she will make sure he would not be elected, just to make her point..
OK Hillary, How about a debate in Guam?
Why does she want to fight so much? That's the scary part about Hillary. She just wants to fight. It's a bloodsport to her. Both lose points when they debate, especially with her in the "kill or be killed" mood. Just let these people vote and get it over with.
Screw another debate. Let's vote before John McCain changes his mind.
She is broke. The Politico is running a story questioning her 10 million dollar haul. She wants a debate because it is free.
What will this debate show that hasn't already been shown 21 other times in the past four months? They're virtually identical on the issues.
I'm sick of the theatrics. Let's get this primary over with already....I'm already considering voting for McCain if this lasts any longer than June, regardless of who wins the Dem nomination.
Senator Obama is chicken to face Clinton – one on one! No one to protect him from head on questions..no one to protect him from Reverend Wright, flip-flop on issues, lies about legislation, true statements that belittle middle america, etc.
Senator Obama – one great big old 'chicken'!!!!
No More Debates, she had the chance and she blew it. She was not sure that she would win PA. "The tides have turned," and she is right, but in Obama's favor.
There will be a debate alright...but it will be Mccain explaining to obama his Bush-like economics and the war in Iraq.
I have started to throw up when I see pictures of Hillary Clinton
she just makes me so sick
NAFTA? anyone
Vote to war in Iraq anyone?
Interesting how little these issues come up
We want a FAIR presidential debate. The challenge of Hillary, one on one, before May 6, 2008, will be very informative and interesting for all of us electorate, Four debates between the two are not sufficient to answer the huge problems our great country is facing now. Besides, the remaining states have the interest to watch debates held in their turf. Senators Clinton & Obama, for the country's sake, have the one on one presidential debate before May 6, 2008.
Why wouldn't Hillary want to debate...again? She's very low on campaign funds, and another debate gives her free air time, and also opens the possibility for a "wow" moment that would be repeated – for free – on every cable news show over and over again. If Hillary runs out of cash in the next week, I'm sure she can write another check to her own campaign.
21 debates is more than enough, and the last few "debates" didn't really show us anything new about either candidate. Using their time to get close to the people of Indiana and North Carolina serves to benefit those citizens – they deserve nothing less.
Let's all hope and pray that they play nice and keep things positive...but I'm not holding my breath.
wow..this would be the debate to watch and learn what Obama isn't about–he's terrible in debates...everyone knows that..... is he running scared????
This is like Huckabee, who wanted a debate when McCain was already unreachable. Please, can someone tell Hillary that this thing is over? She will not be the nominee. Obama is now fundraising for the DNC and running a voter enrollment operation. He's getting ready for Mccain and debating Hillary is just a waste of time.
A 1 on 1 would truly show who has the experience, knowledge, and wit required to run this country.
If Obama runs away from this, it really shows that there is no substance underneath. It also shows that he runs from his weaknesses rather than face them head on. He talks about open dialogue with N.Korea, Syria, and Iran, but runs from a debate with Clinton, a fellow American? How can you debate with the world without debating at home?
You can judge a person also by the questions they ask not just by the answers they give.
An old school debate would be great, because it's extremely difficult to prepare for. You don't know what questions will be asked, and what the questions will lead to.
I'm waiting for Obama to brush her off again.
That will cost him a few more million votes in Nov.
Hillary democrats will no longer cross over to Obama if he is the nominee.
WE have seen him for the cocky, jeering, mocking, petty child that he is. Oh yeah, I do not care what color he is. My family is even more hodgepodge and melting pot than his is.
So I won't cower under your insults or your racist label. I know exactly who I am and what I stand for.
So she lied again. Whatever. False in one, false in all, aina?
The question shouldn't be why won't he debate her it should be why does she feel like she needs one so badly at this point!!!!!!!!! Nuff said!
why is Obama so afraid to debate?
Wow! "Fuzzy Math" Hillary is at it again–they have only had 4 debates! Yeah right, and I'm Elvis Presley!
I for one would like to see another debate. Let Obama show his true self and quit hiding. Hillary Clinton won the last debate and he knows it. I think he's scared.
obama won't debate because hillary will eat him alive and he knows it so he comes up with all these flimsy excuses. no spine just spin
Nice Gimmick, Hillary.
I would rather hear Senator Clinton tell me why I should vote for her.
"I have solutions" is not an answer.
The Clintons are out of money, that is why they are pushing for debates...she would have one every night, free add money on CNN's dime......This has nothing to do with the electorate, it is the only option left for a dying campaign.....no wonder 65% of Amercians cannot stand this woman
The time for debates is over. We know what they are both about and their flaws. Let's get the contests over with.
Obama can't debate without teleprompter, he's too green, he doesn't have grasp of issues that matters to the American people. Obama also FEAR how he would answer a particular question from the audience him and his campaign WRITE OFF blue collar workers. According to Axelrod, they don't need blue collar workers to win.
Whoever posted the comment about Rev Wright is obviously prejudiced. Weeks were spent discussing him wrt Obama, yet there is almost no discussion about the Pastors whose endorsements McCain actively sought and is glad he got and will not 'repudiate and denounce' although he has siad things that I find much more offensive especially as a Catholic. Why is that, is it because rev wright is black??? Besides, gun toting, sniper dodging, sleepless Clinton just wants a chance to bash Obama for free so she can win in 2012
It's a last-ditch effort to try to sabotage Obama. She's all about herself, while Obama's thinking of America.
So sad, Hill
NO MORE DEBATES!
These people (politicians) need to stop talking and start doing!
None of these debates have been informative except to inform us (the viewer) of the political bias of the news agencies.
If you don't "get it" by now... maybe not all the dots are on your dice.
I say the DNC closes shop right now... do a closed National Election of Dems and whoever gets the most votes goes on to beat Sen. McCain.
No more talking! Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk...... We could have fed a third world nation with expensive rice for what it's cost to run only one ot these campaigns. This is just plain crazy! Do Something! (and lead me to help us succeed!).
Some directions are needed!
I don't know, I'm an Obama man myself, but a one-on-one debate seems intriguing. That really is the democratic ideal: a kind of ideological survival of the fittest. That said, I don't trust Clinton in an unmediated debate: she's scrappy, rude, and knows how to pummel you below the belt. The thing would probably degenerate into squabbling before long.
11 million people watched the last debate. Yet Obama doesn't want it. We should be asking Obama why he doesn't want to debate, not Clinton.
Guess he decided to stay out of the kitchen.
Obama will never regain Hillary democrats.
His supporters have made certain of that with their blind arrogance, their name-calling and insults, their presumption of higher education (all evidence to the contrary from these blogs) and their ugly nastiness.
So Obama has shot himself in the foot with his divisive brand of unity (sounds like Wright's strategy), his deceitful brand of honesty, his old style politics of change.
We have seen the hype of hope and we have chosen the realistic doer, Hillary Clinton.
I think that's a great idea! ...after all, it WAS Obama who was complaining about the moderation and questions in the last debate.
...then again, all we would hear from Sen. Obama is "I agree with Sen. Clinton" for 90 min.
Hillary 08
What will we debate about? The war.? Garnishing my wages for your lobbyists?(insurnace). Or how about Bill's remarks? "Stealing a car? Misspoke at 11:pm after a long day? I know, the 10 mil. you and Bill donated to charity. (On your taxes, remember? The 10 mil. you both gave to Bill's library.) Or how bout the Colombia deal?
Waste of time, keep hiting the trails Obama, That really works for you!
Obama 08
Come on Obama what are you afraid of. A real debate on the issues.
Hillary will clean your clock. That is why you won't debate her freestyle.
No more clues from the moderators and no hands barred debate that is what we are asking for in this one. No love fest either. Like the previous 3 debates.
It's a last-ditch effort to try to sabotage Obama. She's all about herself, while Obama's thinking of America.
So sad, Hill
Obama, here's a Guy that will not debate Hillary on a ONE to One Basis and he will meet with AlQueda ? When, and on what Basis?
Houston, We've Got A Problem !
Obama should debate! A good looking, handsome, messiah of hope can easily win all debates!!!
Together we can change this world!!!!
P.S.: CNN stop ghettoising the comments and post them.
One on One, he has got all these questions he keep back stabbing Hillary with, then come on and go at her face to face for an hour. If the man is scared of Hillary, how is he going to broker all these big treaties he keep talking about. Smoke and mirrors is all he is,,,sad he got so many fools to follow him.
I don't understand this game it was not the same campiagn director who refused the North Carolina CBS debate before PA primay .
Now the cry for one the same old game .
Hillary – please please do us all a favor and GET OUT of the race. Your continuing presence is ruining the party and our chances in November.
Those are your values? We are in serious trouble!!!!!!!!!!!!
If HRC wants a debate so badly then she should debate her multiple personalities on ABC. This should boost their ratings! Hopefully the normal /good one wins.....
So, what is Obama afraid of? No one to ask him questions that everyone really wants to know but are afraid to ask? Can't put his plans together and express them vocally rather than on a web site? Again, what is he afraid of? He had a horrible debate in PA and it was everyone else's fault. Here is an opportunity to let not only the people of Indiana see and hear him, but people all over the country. Practice makes perfect, what is he afraid of?
I think this is a great idea. I would love to see those 2 debate without any monitors. This way we will be able to findout what they really think.
Looks like Hillary saw a certain episode of The West Wing recently, and was inspired!
What about a boxing match ? Or a mud fight ? Please ! We had 23 debates and that's enough.
That woman is a piece of work......Why does she need to debate....I wont watch....the last one was bad enough....I don't care to see her little smirk. She brings up the most stupid stuff.....Does she have another neighbor of Obama's she wants to bring up......PLEASE
NO MORE DEBATES......
Hillary we don't need another debate to get to know you , we know you and don't want you. Another debate won't change that fact
CNN, Why wouldn't you place my comment???
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I will cross over to Obama. Please stop representing the entire democratic party. Obama has more delegates and popular votes than Hillary.
What are you talking about??
She needs money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO MORE DEBATES...21 is ENOUGH.!
He will not debate. He is just a wimp.
He looks like a little boy, standing next to his white mother. But he want be able to throe her under a bus, to the back of the bus, to the front of the bus, or in front of the bus.
She can beat him bowling for heavens sakes, much less in a debate.
He better stick to playing hoops. He must be prepared to be President, don't you know/
Brush her off – you must live in PA or CA. Here in NC we get ONLY ONE VOTE EACH. WOW ! A million votes from one person – I'm impressed.
Well Said Blogger (Brush her off) "So I won't cower under your insults or your racist label.. I know exactly who I am and what I stand for" Good Blog!!
Obama is not ducking having another debate with Hillary!
Howard Dean stepped in and cancelled the last debate that was going to be held in North Carolina!
The Party and members are sick of Hillary and we need to play this out!
Some of Hillary's thugs Lanny Davis has file a claim against Howard regarding the debate that was set up in North Carolina!!!
I love it! There is so much going on behind the lens of TV!
Also – we are not going to the convention this year! Since we have more primaries set to go - we will have to play this out!
Hillary can't win and she will not be able to change any rules!
Also – the people in North Carolina has already given Hillary a very stern warning – not to bring any of her negatives there!
Obama just have to stay focus and win as many states as he can.
We do not want to hear any more garbage. Enough debates, let this be over already. Mrs. Clinton please, no more negative and hateful campaigning. Thank you.
Shut UP HELLARY....
Lincoln debated to unite the country not to build walls and cause a division. You are traitor and anti-american. Get out and get lost
brush her off April 26th, 2008 6:35 pm ET
I'm waiting for Obama to brush her off again.
That will cost him a few more million votes in Nov.
Hillary democrats will no longer cross over to Obama if he is the nominee.
WE have seen him for the cocky, jeering, mocking, petty child that he is. Oh yeah, I do not care what color he is. My family is even more hodgepodge and melting pot than his is.
So I won't cower under your insults or your racist label. I know exactly who I am and what I stand for.
Very well said and I will second that!!
Hillary or McCain. Obama will lose more voters than those polls show. He will not have a prayer in Nov!!!
The American people have heard 21 debates. It is apparent she hasn't decided who she needs to be in Indiana and North Carolina. Who to morph into to attempt to gain their votes. I would be interested in knowing what her previous supporters in states that have already had primaries think of her now with her 'when in Rome do as the Romans do' attitude. She said all the right things for the Hispanic vote in Texas and has since forgotten them. It is sad that she truly will do an say anything to get elected to include attempting to destroy her democratic opponent so that McCain looks untouchable and she has an opportunity to run in 2012. Pathetic!
Why in the world would he turn this down???
Fear???
We the people want it... Amazing, if he is as goosd as he says this is a golden chance to discuss the issues important to the people...
Says a lot about how much Senator Obama actually cares!!!
11 MILLION people watched last time.
So there are only 13 shows that were watched more than the debate – SO now tell me no one wants to watch!
What are you obamafanatics afraid of ???!!
Here are the ratings from last week – these are 11-20
11. (16) "Survivor: Micronesia," CBS, 12.01 million viewers.
12. (58) "Biggest Loser 5," NBC, 11.39 million viewers.
13. (20) "60 Minutes," CBS, 10.75 million viewers.
14. (X) "ABC News: Democratic Presidential Debate," ABC, 10.69 million viewers.
15. (15) "CSI: Miami," CBS, 10.63 million viewers.
16. (28) "Hell's Kitchen," Fox, 10.56 million viewers.
17. (9) "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 10.48 million viewers.
18. (34) "Rules Of Engagement," CBS, 10.40 million viewers.
19. (31) "Oprah's Big Give," ABC, 10.09 million viewers.
20. (34) "Brothers and Sisters," ABC, 10.08 million viewers.
Sounds to me she want Obama to be at a Clinton rally... No way she would be able to keep quit for 2 minutes at a time and limit her talk to 2 minutes....
21 debates... think people already know what they wanna know.. no need for more excuses, just got the job done
Lets do some campaigning instead, get to the issues, meet the people, rather then hide and make up stories about sniper fire and how she can lead from day one.... So what is your stand point on nafta in IN ???
brush her off, return to your republican hole and be happy
Go Obama Go, keep on keeping on, a chance for a change, we have to try, no one wants to continue what washington and the career politicians have been doing with our government.
Campaign strategy 101. If you are behind, offer your opponent to more debates. If he declines, then you can claim he is afraid, if he accepts, he may mis-speak and give you something to hold over him in the days before the election. Either way the under dog wins in the challenge for more debates.
I think Obama's camp is correct. Twenty-one debates is MORE than enough. Meet the people, answer their questions in town hall meetings and local rallies. Stick to your game. Clinton is trying everything she can in the eleventh hour.
Fifty year old college educated Texan for Obama.
Why would anyone keep listening to her.? I don't get it.
Finally, the perfect debate scenario... no moderators, just the candidates addressing the issues that voters want to know about in a nationally televised broadcast that will reach the most people. Yet Senator Obama is not accepting this opportunity. He would rather only play to an audience of his cheering supporters who overlook all his faults in the name of "hope". Otherwise, he would jump at the chance to present his views. What is he afraid of? Of course, he didn't want Florida and Michigan revotes either, preferring to silence those voters rather than take a chance and lose.
Why debate? It seems like she's employing a tactic that might back-fire on her. Remember the debate she had with Lazio during her bid for the NY senate seat? Lazio came across as a bully and lost because of his strong armed tactics. Interestingly enough, I think that she'd lose the debate because he'd run all over her.
Obama should NOT accept any bait for her to just yell at him with the kitchen sink and gabbage disposal all at once. The woman is desperate.
I dont know why hillary is so despirate about having another debate, for GOD sake they have already 21,beat it woman, I guest she is just looking for another comment or I say words that Obama will say wrong again that she can pick on to put him down.Is time to talk about the main issues like the economic of the country instard of looking for debate and samething to work on with her partner McCain, she is more a Repurblican than a Democrat.Is like she has nothing to say than than my rival say this or that.
Thanks CNN. You are truly something. I see you have removed my post about Jack Cafferty already. And closed the question out for any comments. This with only 6/7 comments in it.
No curse or vile words anywhere.
Tonight, when you go to bed, sleep some pleasant dreams thinking, I did my duty to CNN.
But do not let any idea cross your minds that that you are doing your country wrong, Else you might have to wake up from a nightmare.
Why cannot you just apologize for such arrogant behavior?
Go figure.
Grow up and do your job. Post the news fairly and justly. You and the rest of the mainstream media is one of the major reasons that the Democratic race is in such a mess.
Go ahead and say, "CNN is the most trusted name in thr news."
And everyone will soon say. RIGHT (ha ha)
hillary wants to destroy obama again with her plot. not this time hillary,not this time. you know that you can't win why you want destroy the black man. that's the reason why the black will not vote for you. you are destroying a brother
HILLARY, YOU ARE SO ANNOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO AWAY!
Why does Obama has to subsidue to Clinton's pressure. While ask for a debate in NC, she turned it down and now this.. something fishy is going on.
relax "brush her off", you seem very tense in your blog there.
Congratulations for being hodgepodge... now stop your ranting.
Yes, he will and he has brushed her off. He knows he cannot win. He hasn't won a debate yet. Let Senator Obama keep running away from decisions. He is really good at that. How pathetic. Anyway, I hope Senator Clinton will win Indiana and make a very good showing in North Carolina so that SHE can be our nominee. We don't want anyone running this country who cannot stand up and take the heat. Time for Senator Obama to go home so that we can all move on and vote for Hillary Clinton this November. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!
For Pete's sake, Hillary, stop with the childish school girl antics.
You had a lot of help in the last debate and you know it.
I don't wish to watch anymore debates. I am voting for Obama and I don't need to hear your lies anymore.
By the way, I am a fifty nine year old white woman and I will not vote for Hillary Clinton. I started off supporting Hillary but she is really getting on my nerves now.
I think it is not a good idea from Hillary to have a one-one debate with Barack Obama. Hillary is too impudent and aggressive and doesn't have any principles. She is tricky and plays the old-fashioned old establishment games .She has learnt it there. Obama is a gentleman and don't need to be involved into a situation in which he would be forced to play the Hillary game. No thanks. Obama is in a different league.
By the way, Hillary’s statement that Obama were scared of having debates and therefore he is not appropriate to face to McCain is absolute completely false. On the contrary, Obama can face to McCain more easily than Hillary. McCain is a gentleman too.
How would brushing her off cause millions not to vote for him? Do you think that people want another debate? After there have been 21 already that were all nearly the same? While I think it'd be an interesting event, it's completely unnecessary at this point.
and all those traits you attributed to Obama can also apply to Clinton. She has even a lot of other vices which would make her unelectable in a general election.
Obama needs to focus on Mccain, not continue this political circus which Clinton has forced upon everybody.
So she can get the debate questions like she did ahead of time from her husband, WHO GOT THEM FROM GEORGIE? YEAH! The media didn't bother to report that! Hmmmmmm!
Hillary is an expert liar; she can make a flat out lie look like the pure truth. Bill taught her well. Isn't it time Americans figured that out? A moderator-less debate would give Hillary the platform to throw lies at Barack and put him in the position of having to defend himself against those lies. Barack is too much of a gentlemen to nail Hillary, or at least he is trying to be. Hillary is disgusting and gets more so every day.
I hope she's comparing Obama to Lincoln, because she sure as heck is no Abe Lincoln!!
Obama already told her to get lost...so get lost Hillary. 21 is enough!
If I have to watch another debate, remind me to bring my burf pocket to sit next to me. After the ABC disaster, I am done with debates!!! I don't to hear another why I did this and why I did that!!!!
Why would anyone want to listen to another debate? And let's not forget that Obama had agreed to a debate in N. Carolina that Hillary hadn't responded to and then the date got changed. Let's look at the issues and quit all the juvenile name calling!
There is nothing new to debate. What has changed for either candidate's position on the topics that matter over the past few months? Nothing. I'm sorry, but no matter who you support, there is absolutely no need to watch a 22nd debate in the primaries. Let them both go out and connect with the voters in the relevant states and finish this thing whatever way it finishes.
21 is more than enough. The LAST thing this campaign needs is another fruitless debate. Anyone with half a brain already knows the differences between these two candidates. Speaking directly to voters is what Obama needs to do before May 6th. Don't waste your time, Barack. What a desperate ploy by a pathetic candidiate.
It would be nice to have proper Lincoln-Douglas style debates. The structured and unmoderated format (including the cross-examination portion) would put pressure on the candidates to give more thorough and thought-out answers instead of just soundbites.
If it acts like a chicken and talks like a chicken....
it probably says "barack, barack, barack".... just like a chicken...
Hillary Clinton should have a debate with herself as to why she chooses to put her ego before the needs of the American people.
I voted Clinton into her senate seat.
I will NEVER vote for her again as long as I live.
Never.
No debates. We've had enough Hillary.
Hillary,
You have had ALL the free (HOT) air time you deserve. Raise your own funds now.
Hillary is nothing short of a playground bully. I wish Obama would debate her again, though. I believe he will really shine in a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Do it Barack!!!!!
Have people noticed that on week days, there are many pro-Hillary and anti-Obama comments on CCN forums. But on weekends, most of comments are supporting Obama. Maybe the Hillary's campaign workers are taking their weekends off ? Just a thought.
CNN please show Rev. Wrights interview with PBS........
It said "True" on the CNN website – does Billary know what true truly is?
To: Observation
You are not the only one. I totally agree... and yes... she scares me too.
I think Obama could do so much more for us, and the world.
I hope he gets his chance.
But Barack has no time to debate! All of his time must be devoted to playing basketball...er, I mean, talking to voters!
I am not sure Obama really wants the presidency and I am not sure he is qualified for the office. He certainly seems unwilling to answer questions that will give us insight into his character and his accomplishments. For example, I can accept that he never heard the publicized radical statements by his pastor over the last twenty years; however, what about the black liberation theology that was the foundation of the church? By sitting in that congregation, he supported the radicalness of that message–is that system of belief what we want our President to have?
I am not a racist–I have the same kind of reservations about Obama that I had about George W. Bush–they are both men who are likeable and charming, but who do not have the understanding and wisdom to keep our country stable in a time of turbulence. Nor do either have the extreme work ethic that our presdient has to have in order to meet the real needs of our country.
I guess I could be considered a Regan democrat. I will not vote for Obama, period. I do not want another "Bush experience."
The frontrunner doesn't have to debate anybody. It's only,
and always, the runner-up screaming for more debates.
That's the way the game is played, and I'm glad Obama and
Axelrod are sticking to the rules (and sticking it to her!).
"Brush her off" must be one of the Clinton's uneducated voters...one who cannot read. Senator Clinton brushed off a debate and is now calling for one when her finances are low. I do not think that you know what Hillary Democrats, or millions of people will do. And, I do not think that your type of rants lend anything to the discourse. I am tired of hearing ignorant ramblings by supporters of all the candidates. Thank you.
'Debating' means throwing mud at Obama, while protected by the Democratic 'never ever speak ill of the Clintons' internal rule. How much a better candidate must Obama be, if he's ahead in these primaries... I keep wondering whether those asking about the meaning of the term 'change' want actually to push him to break this rule; as long as he observes it , he'll be winning.
How can a human debate a snake??. Hillary has shown her fear of this man by her need to resort to tears, lies ,distortion & hate mongering. Let the Democratic party move forward. Billary has exceeded the worst Republican in bad politicking. THIS will be her legacy !
You have debated enough. Everyone knows the answers, What is up her sleeve. Tell me more about Bosnia I like to hear the truth.
Obama knows very well that he is a weak debater and he doesn't want a repeat of the debate he mangled on the 17th before this next primary.
Yeah. Real leadership, huh?
He seems to have time to FINALLY go on FOX Sunday morning....after 700+ days of avoiding them....
The DEM party has changed my mind. They are campaigning for change but allowing money to make a choice for them. Obama's campaign and his supports call hillary names and her supporter names. THERE Is just one thing.....hmmmmmm...........you can't get to the whitehouse without her supporters. SHOULD be an easy win for McCAIN.
eli good point, excellent interview
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by: Paul Rosenberg
Sat Apr 26, 2008 at 15:03
Debate about what? Oh, you mean the comments your husband made about racial issues. No, you mean the sniper fire you were involved in. American already know that you'll say or do anything to get elected. No More DEBATES!
The question why should Obama debate with you Hillary? The publice can see how desperate you are to try and make Obama look bad. The man is about to close the deal with a victory in Indiana and Northcarolina, and May 6th the race will be over. So why not play dirty, why not try to make Obama look scared.
Game over Hillary.
OBAMA DUCKING DEBATES WITH HILLARY. WHAT'S HE AFRAID OFF.. HE'S FULL OF RHETORIC , BUT CANNOT DEBATE. INEXPERIENCE...THAT'S WHAT.
It just dawned on me why Hillary wants a debate. She does not have enough money to campaign without help from the news media. A debate would give her free publicity. I'm so glad Obama turned her down. He's a true leader.
a debate?
haha we all know Hilary can't manage her finances and the economy. She will lead us all into recession for sure. End of story.
What's your problem Jean, scared your candidate will look like an idiot?
Hillary is wasting her time, Americas time and more importantly MY TIME.
She has nothing substantitive or intelligent to say. And I don't count "We will obliterate them" intelligent.
I am sorry, but Hillary continues to get more ridiculous as this goes on. There is no way she can pull off the nomination so I don't understand what she's doing.
Hillary wants a debate, but not like Lincoln, that debate wasn't televised. She's looking for FREE TV ADVERTISING. Because she is B R O K E!
Dont do it Obama! Its another Clinton-ploy.
21 debates is enough, she can't run a campaign without bankrupting it, but she says she can fix healthcare.
I'm dubious.
I'll be voting Clinton or McCain... no to Obambi
What is there to debate about? They are almost similar on all issues and they have been saying each other same lines for the last 21 debates.
When he asked for a debate in NC she refused, why he has to agree now?
Somebody shut the evil one off.
22nd debate??? really there were only 10 the entire primary last election cycle. The one thing the Clinton campaign is clearly better at is theatrics. Notice she makes some over the top statement or act the day before every vote. The latest ...obliterate Iran. Just wonder what she will say on May 5th?
Tell Hillary the only "One on One" she will get is with Bill