April 26, 2008
Posted: 07:51 PM ET

From
CNN

Watch Obama explain why he sometimes takes political punches without firing back.

(CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama used a question during a campaign event Saturday to explain his unusual approach to politics.

“How do we get rid of that huge divisiveness in this country?,” a voter asked Obama in Anderson, Indiana.

“The president sets the tone,” the Illinois senator said before explaining the bipartisan approach he’d take if elected to the White House.

“But, I’m also going to try to show this during the course of the campaign,” he added. “Sometimes you take some hits. Even during this campaign, I’ve been taking some hits.”

“One of the things that I learned in the school yard was: the folks that are talking tough all the time, they’re not always that tough. If you’re really tough, you’re not always looking to try to start a fight. If you’re really tough, sometimes you just walk away. If you’re really tough, you just save it for when you really need it,” Obama said.

“I’m not interested in fighting people just for the sake of scoring political points.” “If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need.”

Obama’s effort to explain his sometimes non-confrontational approach came on the same day that his rival Sen. Hillary Clinton proposed a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Prior to Clinton’s challenge, Obama said in a television interview set to air Sunday that he would not agree to any more debates with Clinton before the May 6 primaries in North Carolina and Indiana. After learning of Clinton's proposal, the Obama campaign maintained that the Illinois senator would not participate in any more debates until after May 6.

Related: Clinton to Obama: Let's debate like Lincoln

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Mary in NC   April 26th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Obama is a wimp.

JimS.   April 26th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

It doesn't matter if they debate anymore. People's minds are already made up and they won't change it anyway. I think most "Undecideds" stay undecided (allegedly) until the very last minute just for the attention.

Elizabeth, minnesota   April 26th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I love Obama! He's inspirational and a teacher even in the midst of this insanity. Hillary may claim to have experience and "be a fighter" but I doubt she appreciated all the Republican attacks against her in the 90's and she is not a role model from what politics _CAN_ be.

Do unto others as you'd have done unto you. EVEN IN POLITICS.

Obama '08

Another Typical White Woman   April 26th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Obama's Rev. Wright implied that Obama was saying what he had to say as a "politician" and not how he really feels. It will be played over and over and over again.

Obama can not win in November.

GS   April 26th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Obama certainly knows what toughness is!

After all, he's married to Michelle, and one can say he's "seasoned".

Matt NE   April 26th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Oh come one — please? Just a little question to Hillzilla? Ask her how the election fraud trial is going…

Ck Canon   April 26th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Obama can say they have had enough debates and refuse, but then he looks like a coward to all but the most bias. Or he can face up to her and get blown away.

HRC's proposal is surprising and brillant. Obama only chance in Indiana is to debate, but you know he won't do it. Why is that America?????

Hillary '08 or bust!

michael g   April 26th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

He's been throwing some pretty big punches himself.
A debate isn't the same as bullying someone into a schoolyard fight. 11 million Americans are interested in them, not because of policies, we've gotten through those in 21 debates, but how he handles and carries himself.
Instead, he decides to stay out of the kitchen.

mick   April 26th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I for one is still trying to figure out if he is really Jesus Christ

Jon, Los Angeles   April 26th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Yes, those who shout that they are tough are actually worms….They get tough for the wrong reasons. I have heard that empty barrels make the most noise.

May   April 26th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Clinton is really desperate. We should be suscipious of her motive. Knowing her Carlrovian instincts, she probably plans to put her own moderators in this debate to trap Obama like they did during the last debate. No more debates! 21 debates, that's enough.

Neutral   April 26th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

How's the hits of HAMAS people in Gaza strip doing with your campaign? Palestinians in GAZA STRIP controlled by HAMAS are calling UNAWARE AMERICANS to vote for YOU during primary in their state!!!!

How much of your campaign by the MILLIONS from the Middle East?

Y.O. ATLANTA,GA   April 26th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Humility and self control always pay off. Those are virtues we need in our next President. Excellent statement Obama.
Instead of asking for more debates,why don't you contact Cindy McCain for a fashion makeover,HRC. You may need that in the upcoming weeks to win over the reputation you've lost in so much of America. !! Cindy, you do look mighty sharp always!!
Obama 08

terri   April 26th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Glad to see that Sen. Obama is getting back to the tenor that brought him this far. My spirits are lifting a bit. Now if the rest of the candidates would just do the same. I saw this town hall meeting streaming live and his pronouncement of this approach brought the crowd to its feet, cheering.

Connie, Richmond, CA   April 26th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Obama is the strongest candidate, with the strongest character.

NO MORE DEBATES   April 26th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

HANG IN THERE BO. IT WON'T BE LONG NOW. WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE TRIED TO SHOW A CERTAIN LEVEL OF RESPECT TO A FELLOW DEMOCRATE. MCCAIN WON'T KNOW WHAT HIT HIM.

uniter   April 26th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Well.. would love to see Annie Oakley shoot you off your high horse.

More power to Hillary Clinton.

Neutral   April 26th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

When you talk of "divisivenes", your man Axelrod stated you do NOT need votes from BLUE COLLAR workers!

If unity is your middle name, I have a bridge to sell you @peestick, Kentucky!

brushing   April 26th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Should have thought about the childish hits you threw:

The mocking and jeering Annie Oakley comments.

The dismissive brushing of Hillary Clinton off your shoulders.

When you brush her off and mock her… you are losing 14 million votes.

Keep it up.

Charles   April 26th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I certainly hopes he does not debate her: they have the same positions on almost everything. All that can come from another debate is more personal attacks.

I am sooooo over debates and this primary. Tired of her screeching…..

Ladyleo   April 26th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Great response, mature adults should know how to resolve problems without fighting, that is what I teach my children.

Rob   April 26th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

exactly Sir. Hillary truly is not worth it. She has already lost. save it for McLame.

Laura, Pennsylvania   April 26th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Whether or not you like Sen. Obama as a candidate; you have to respect the fact that he has not flip-flopped to support to Sen. Clinton's new debate proposal.

Montana is Obama Country   April 26th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Yes,,, We,,, Can….

We can UNITE for the sake of Americans.

Barack Obama is the BEST we vote for..

No more Washington Politics anymore.. We can grow from our poor economical problems through POSITIVE and SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP..

We can be seen Worldwide as a country with courage again not a country of bullies. (not speaking ill of the courageous men and women who are fighting the wrong war brought on by egotistical maniacs like Bush and Clinton (who voted for the Iraq war).

Yes.. We…. Can…

Still Shaking Head   April 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Baby Barack is still whining.

If this man is nominated, he will be another Democratic pansy. Let's nominate another Kerry. Another Dukakis. Another McGovern.

Ultra-liberals have worked so well for the Democrats in the past.

I usually identify with the Dem party, but I'm glad to not be a registered Dem as I watch them rush to nominate another unelectable.

Ztormtra   April 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

The Obama Dance.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   April 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Oops - did not exclude non-nasty

liar   April 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Taking Hits?

The media keeps giving you free air time to spruce up your words every time you fall.

The media has over praised you.

The media has bashed your opponent for you.

The debates all hit Hillary and spared you- until the ABC one leveled the playing field and you tanked.

No… Hillary has taken ALL the hits in this primary… and the DNC has swiftboated her in an effort to boost you.

Megan   April 26th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Good choice, that way you don't have to answer questions from anyone who isn't already a mindless follower of your campaign!

Will   April 26th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Obama is such a chicken. He knows that he cannot debate with Clinton because she is a much better debater than him. Is he going to run from McCain too?

JUST VOTE IN NOV   April 26th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

To the people in Florida and Michigan: find out who blocked the revote efforts in your state and voice your disapproval In November in the general election…I have a feeling you will find his name on the ballot since the DNC has already made up their mind….they cannot win without you.

Lin Lo   April 26th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

He's absolutely right. I learned the same lesson, and taught both my boys that it indeed takes a bigger person to walk away from an unworthy fight. The tough talkers are the ones who really don't have much to say anyway.

Derrick from Gary, IN   April 26th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Well,he has time to play some basketball, but he doesn't want to debate on the issues. Way to focus on what's important to millions of Americans, Obama. Do us all a favor and stay out of the kitchen and the schoolyard. The bullies get a lot bigger when you get to the White House.

blind   April 26th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Once again… blind to his own advantages: Oprah, Democratic elite family support, DNC fixing the primary to favor him, one sided Hillary bashing debates, gushing media coverage turning his every word to gold.

Never has a candidate gotten so far on so little merit and been given so many advantages.

If the playing field were any more tilted in his favor, we would all slide right into his lap. As it is, we have to cling to the edges just to stay free and think freely and cling to our RIGHT to vote.

Julie MN   April 26th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Kind of a odd question from a audience member.If their going to plant questions, I would have left this one out, It sounds like a planted question.

Sarah Smith   April 26th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Obama should debate McCain

NOT Hillary who is GRUBBING for FREE FREE FREE

(NO COST FREE) debates to shoot her poisonous darts

Hillary wants to ride on Obama's tail and bring him DOWN!

Hillary is an ignoble LOSER! with a botox grin

yen   April 26th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Obama, you are winning. Why shoud you debate with clinton. She has said it all and done it all.Just go around places and talk to people about what you can do as a president. And we have heard it all.
They say older women are for hillary. I'am over sixty but can't stand the clintons any more.

Jermaine   April 26th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

"The President sets the tone", now that is what I expect from a Leader and that is what the American people and the world can expect from a Barack OBAMA Presidency!

"Leaders Lead"! BARACK OBAMA- JIM WEBB FOR President and Vice

say what?   April 26th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

No… really, you haven't.

Hillary has been taking all the hits.

You just have done more crying and complaining about any honest question posed you.

And you have cried out "racist" whenever someone said anything negative or challenged your words in any way.

You, sir… have been treated like deity.

truth   April 26th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Wow!!! What a strong voice for Americans!!!

zac   April 26th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

the silence from the main stream media after the rev. wright interview on pbs is deafening.

Sara   April 26th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I am a 2nd grade teacher and this is exactly how we teach our students to react when they have confrontations, how to not be bullied. This is the kind of president I will be proud to teach my students about. Obama is leader we need in America.

Nicole   April 26th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I agree 100%. I so tired of Clinton always showing how tough she is. He sounds very Presidential.

OBAMA '08 & '12

Venus   April 26th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

That's our man! I just love how you give it back Obama!

This is about election and not boxing or playing sports!

Ha, ha, ha Hillary! Looking for a fight—- it's tough to fight by yourself!

Democrat   April 26th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Here we go again, the resurrection of John Kerry. Please do all of us a favor and get out of this race if you are not willing to fight for it.

spyturtle   April 26th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

could it be that nobody wants to see another debate and nobody cares about the horrible propaganda put out on Rev Wright? the public is tired of the politics. Go Obama!

united dems   April 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

debat the issue's or are debat's now an issue?

Mark M   April 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Is he for real? Are his followers for real?

He acts like he has never criticized or attacked Clinton.

Typical Politician. He lied. He is just a typical politician.

Michigan for Obama   April 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

He's truly a breath of fresh political air!

I wish the Clinton supporters could see through Bill and Hillary's thirst for power at the expense of the American people…say or do anything at the expense of their opponent…four or eight years of another Clinton scandal riddled White House is scary.

White 60 year old woman not for Hillary…and former Republican!

Haneefah   April 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

SENATOR OBAMA: We are not worried. You are the winner and the Best and most Honest candidate in this race. The hits will stop and you are strong, you can handle it. Hillary is a lier and a cheat. She says one thing and does and says another.

BIG MAMA FOR OBAMA!!!

no   April 26th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

No you haven't.

You set yourself up as infallible… and would not accept any questions that you chose not to answer.

You solved all disagreements with speeches that gave you the opportunity to tweek your responses.

You benefitted from DNC rules that advantaged you, from the unfair caucus format that favored you, from favorable and misleading media coverage that presented you as the messiah and you were able to pull the race card when needed to give you an edge.

Go away Obama.

cvr924   April 26th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Hide all you want Obama, no moderaters thats right , bring it on, show us what you got and stop making excuses. you're too timid to lead and if you cant beat Hillary you will NEVER stand a chance against McCain.

LET HER LEAD YOU CAN'T- OBAMA GIVE IT UP YOURE WEAK

PS Please stop wearing that USMC shirt you don't have the guts to earn one.

orlando   April 26th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

What Obama says is different from what he does. He is a politician with a beautiful cover. In order to win, he can do anything. He lies all the time. But the fanny thing is that he does not know he is lying.

Florida for Hillary.

tone deaf   April 26th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

The president sets the tone-

We heard the mocking, jeering, cocky, boastful, dismissive and elitist tone you have set in your campaign.

Did I mention hateful?

united dems   April 26th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

numb fingers: mispelled not mispoke
debate the issue's or are debate's now an issue?

Mike   April 26th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

You walk away all right, walk away from the real issues!

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

dirty work   April 26th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Has he been in touch with his own supporters?

Talk about talking tough- nasty, name-calling, insults and trash.

Your supporters are the thugs threatening everyone who does not support you. They are the ones calling others ignorant, stupid, racist idiots.

Julie MN   April 26th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

If the president sets the tone , then we can all just be sneaky and give people the finger gesture, have our friends take our opponents into the back room, and say it was all taken out of context. I cant believe he has not been asked to step down from the u.s senate with the childish behavior he has shown. very sad.

Way to go!   April 26th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

What else does Hillary have to say.. out of all the debates we have not learned anything new but listening at Hillary lie over and over and over again.. it is really sad she does not conduct herself as a woman instead of a naive girl. Anyway, why debate.. this race been over.. this is just the cool down walk off………. Shake her off Obama…..

STEVEN S.   April 26th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I think its a good idea to not debate until after May 6th.

Obama will serve himself and the voters better if he uses this next week and a half campaigning by talking to the folks of Indiana and North Carolina on the issues that effect them the most.

Steve B, NewYork. NY   April 26th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

A gentleman … level-headed. And PRESIDENTIAL.

The contrast to the undisciplined, unstable Hillary who wants to 'Obletarate Iran".
You make your choice !

Eva, VA   April 26th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but applaud his decision not to debate Clinton. She would mop the floor with his stutters. Run Obama run for the finish line. Don't bite.

Obama 08

Richard   April 26th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

voters would like another debate- also Florida voters to be counted

ron   April 26th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Go Obama

GO HOME HILLARY

Dee, WV   April 26th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Obama is a decent guy..Hillary is a witch…will she please go away

Buddy   April 26th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Here's a Hit PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON!!!!

mary   April 26th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Obama who is Hatem El-Hady? On Fox blogs they talk about him.

Kerry Sisson   April 26th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Go home with Bill, Hillary. I've had more than enough of you!

renea   April 26th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

RIGHT ON OBAMA!

Mike   April 26th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

The answer is clear.

NObama=debate=loses debate=loses that states primary.

NObams knows that he debated poorly prior to the Pennsylvania Primary.

NObama does not want to make that mistake again.

Go Hillary!!!

Boo Hoo, he cries, the thinks the questions will be too difficult!

Amy OFlaherty Reno, NV   April 26th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Hillary's a bully. Please make her go away. Indiana, it's up to you. If Barack wins your state, this can all be over.

Maggie VT   April 26th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Everyone is sick of your debates, Hillary. You are out for blood and it doesn't look like the Obama campaign is buying it anymore.

JD   April 26th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

You have to be kidding me.

I mean, I'm not even an Obama fan, and I think this is some pretty ridiculous reporting. I realize it's what he said, but that doesn't make it an appropriate headline if you're trying to be honest.

I honestly can't believe they made this the headline.

Robert   April 26th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Looks to me like you been throwing some hits. why wont you debate.What are you scared of.

no way   April 26th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Taken some hits?

No. You have been protected by the DNC, the party elites and the media.

You threw plenty of hits and sent out your talking heads to really bash your opponent.

But you got to coast and skate your way to a very slight lead.

Dani   April 26th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Whatever…… yawn

Texican   April 26th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

You don't know what taking hits is all about. Hillary is a light weight compared to what McCain will bring if you are the nominee.

You have been exposed. No substance just hot air.

What are you going to run on, your record. Oh I forgot you don't have a track record.

Edgar   April 26th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Since no one will reach the 2025 delegates, let's evaluate the candidate and who is the most electable candidate and who will win the November election!

In HILLARY we trust!

JO   April 26th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Hey baby … you ain't seen nuthin yet … just wait !!

For Obama   April 26th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Just the type of example for our kids, and our country. Grown up, MATURE adult response. We dont need the childish lying deceit type person in the head seat of our nation. We need someone with a good head on their shoulders who is honest and forthright on all issues and situations. NOt someone that is going to take advantage of that position and sweep things they dont want us to know about under the rug.

This man has his cards right, good head on his shoulders and very well maintained in how he handles himself. Unlike the roller coaster ride with Hillary.

OBAMA 08!

OHHHHHH   April 26th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

SNAP! Obama just Smacked Hillary down! See people he sees this all clearer than even we do getting all upset and yelling in these forums. He is right. SOMEONE has to be the grown up and stay above this crap and be responsible and get things done.

Now the Hillabots will see this mature, levelheaded, sage advice and a sign of weakness and pounce! You know what? Go Ahead you will just prove his point.

Bet you don't even understand how either.

Bayou Joe   April 26th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

You call it non confrontational. We call it running away from your past.

Too late we know enough about you to not let you be our president.

neb   April 26th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Clinton only wants to debate because she is out of money and needs the free air time. Obama is our first gracious nominee in awhile.

toch from germany   April 26th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Nice word,s from a wise man .ride on my dude and GOD will always be with you .
AMEN
OBAMA 08

Mr. Los Angeles   April 26th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

No matter how much clinton makes him out as a punk, you've got to give it up to this stand-up guy; that's one change. let's get more change when we get in office president obama!

Hmmm   April 26th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

that's funny…. i learned that same lesson….people that posture like they're that deal tend to end up on their back when its all said and done..

carolinas   April 26th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

It is wise to have direct connection with people of Indiana and North Carolina to clear there concerns about the major issue Economy, Iraq war, terrorism, oil dependency etc,,which are more important issues rather engaging in some negative rhetorical fights with old style political candidate Hillary Clinton. It is a wise decision Obama…make a change in the Washington political system.

OBAMA 2008…!!!!

BL/NYC   April 26th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

This is a total JOKE…
He's been taking some hits? Is he serious? So, if he were elected it would be a thousand times greater and would we hear boohoo then as well?
This guy has a real chip on his shoulder…

Sir, the woman you are running against has been beaten to the ground and still has her chin up, we don't hear crying from her…

Brandon Dyer   April 26th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Word on that!!!

ObamA 08!!!

dwho   April 26th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Yes, Obama has gotten hit from HRC for poor bowling performance.
She did not hit on him this time for court performance. ha, ha, she getting tire of the spin, spin and spin.

FrankS   April 26th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

I'm not interested in any sort of debates. Enough is enough. The media benefits from all this, no one else. This entire election is turning into a giant soap opera and the losers are us, the People.

former NC resident   April 26th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

He won't take part in any more debates til after May 6th??

He sure IS ducking out! We know what he's afraid of - it's as clear as can be. Is he taking us for fools?

BL/NYC   April 26th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

This is easily one of the most arrogant things I have ever read!!! Amazing…
"Been taking hits"… I can't believe this is coming out of the mouth of someone who wants to Govern our Nation…

norvef   April 26th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

smart.

marlies   April 26th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

that is so sexy

hells_fury   April 26th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

god be with us if she loses this nomination, oh please god, let hillary win, otherwise she will be spewing all kinds of venom and and pointing her fingers, which she does very well by the way… at everybody but herself.

SS   April 26th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Obama don't take the Lincoln-Douglas de-bate….

Vig   April 26th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Hamas endorses Obama - that should tell you all you need to know about why Obama is not Presidential material.

growing   April 26th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Obama has been growing like a cancer in the democratic party.

Slicing and dicing the electorate into fringe groups of hatred.

He has exploited race to his advantage.

mk   April 26th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

change the name from politicalticker… to obamawatcher…

Susan MO   April 26th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Mr. Obama:
I am now strongly for you.

Obama 08

vic nashville,Tn   April 26th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Is it setup question? Because Obama is a politician

bitter_in_PA   April 26th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Well said Obama. No need to get in a meaningless exchange with this crazy lady.

doris   April 26th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

very smart.

LuLy, Chi-town   April 26th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

We could all learn something from that approach. Thanks for a new and honest approach to governing. WE NEED IT!!!

Obama '08!!!!!!

growing   April 26th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Many of us voters are resenting your tactics of dividing the party while preaching unity.

Hypocritical liar.

Being cocky and boastful and arrogant isn't helping you any, either.

You have only your own actions to blame when you lose in Nov.

Norm   April 26th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

"If you’re really tough, you just save it for when you really need it,” kind of like saving the best for real debates?"If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need.” Isn't that what debating is all about……… If your going to talk the talk, walk the walk!

Carlos from PA   April 26th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Senator Obama,

Thanks for listening to the people, and sticking to the issues that matter.

Obama = true strength for America

WH   April 26th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

What I learned in the school yard was if you don't show up for a fight you are a coward. You can try to take the high road or take the beating like a man but you should at least show up.

Nodak   April 26th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Words

Tracy   April 26th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

That is the Barack Obama we know and love.

I love his school yard analogy. Hillary Clinton has been shoving him around, threatening to take his lunch money and over and over again Barack has shown the kind of maturity and integrity he has even at his young age by walking away and ignoring her empty threats.

Way to go, Barack. Don't ever change.

ss   April 26th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Still water runs deep, let the Hillary empty vessel make all the noise… Go Obama!

Paulette, Cincinnati, Ohio   April 26th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

HELLO OBAMA…This is not a school yard. This is the real thing and you are not a kid you are an adult. Start acting like one and quit whining like a kid.

VOTE HILLIARY '08 OR MCCAIN '08

Indy Fan   April 26th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

NO MORE DEBATES PLEASE!
Why not give each candidate a "presidential scenario" that may/may not take place @ 3 a.m. They propose how they'd handle the situation. This would be more relevant than "happy talk" we see in debates and stumping. Let's see what they're made of.

Bill   April 26th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

And sometimes people walk away… because they are chicken, like Obama. He is just trying to hide the fact that his campaign also goes negative at times and that he gets flustered in debates. His bid at sainthood has a tarnished halo.

urgency   April 26th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

The only fierce urgency of now is how to reclaim this disaster and get Hillary back into the game.

She is the best candidate- and not smug about it either.

annie   April 26th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Drop out of the race now obama. Your lies are starting to catch up with you. No one is picking on you but the truth does hurt. Now you and your 26 yr. old speech writer twist every truth that comes out on you into another lie.

Edith Arkansas   April 26th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

If you Barack Obama is going to do any more debates period it should be town hall style where as the public ask the questions after all they are the ones voting, enough of these rigged media debates. Actually there have been enough debates period, all Hillary Clinton wants to do is have more chances at bringing Obama down and set him up to lose to John McCAIN in the general election. She know that the only way she may be able to win which is slim chance is to use negativity attacks against Obama. I am fed up with this and call on the news media not to have any more debates they are destruction. The very thing Barack Obama is trying to change. He could of attacked Hillary with many true issues and have not done so. This is among many reasons why I have the utmost respect for him and none for Hillary. OBAMA 08.

Audrey   April 26th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Very good Obama! You made a good point and I agree with you. I learn the same thing growing up. Keep going and fight the right fight for the people!!!!

all wrapped up   April 26th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Even Wright said that as a politician, you will say and do whatever you need to do.

That means you are insincere and will say whatever will get you the nomination.

Who wants that?

You need to feel a few more hits so that you lose some of that sense of entitlement.

American   April 26th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

====Obama 2008=====

LD   April 26th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Obama is right. The underdog must drop out and back up the front-runner instead of damaging the Democratic Party.

If this game keeps going like this, McCain, the third term of Bush, will take place no matter what.

ElySsha   April 26th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

bECAUSE YOU ARE SCARED YOU ARE GOING TO GET CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LIE.

Karen Poore   April 26th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I cannot understand why the democratic party is letting Clinton continue her insanity. Is it PMS at age 60????
I see nothing but power hungry in her and old politically games.
Quit it Hillary!!!!!! The US and the world has a whole lot more problems to solve than to spend time on you!!!!!
Please exit now …

Stephanie   April 26th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

This man is awesome…

OBAMA 08

marlies   April 26th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

wasn't serious enough for CNN?

bill pike   April 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Lincoln never told a lie.

don't worry   April 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Don't worry…
Hamas will strike down your enemies.

You never have to get your hands dirty… girly man

Mary   April 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Woohoo! Stand up for what's right Obama, a true leader!

OBAMA 08!

united dems   April 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

CNN please email me comments that I can post. as you never post mine. Do you have any canned comments I can use?
My simiple comment was if the debates are about the issue's or is a debate now an issue?

DEMOCRAT FOR THE WINNER OF THIS NEXT DEBATE !!!   April 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Obama Quit Making Cowardly Excuses !!! . If You're Scared , Just Say It !! . You're Coming Off As A Spineless Coward . Maybe You Need The Rev. Right To Hold Your Hand . For Gods Sakes Show Some Guts .

Hillary 08″

gene   April 26th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

I don't blame him for not wanting another debate. He looked like a loser, spoke like a loser and has been crying like one ever since. Just imagine, that this is a person who is wanting to meet with world leaders, without pre-condition. They would "eat his lunch" and send him home to Michelle crying.

Just American   April 26th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Did he not learn in the school yard… To be a Gandhi .. you need to have a lot of tolerance… you are no where close dude..

There are no hits that you have taken that will make you a hero… nothing great about what you have accompalished.. far, very far from the right to say : “If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need"

Big talk from an ordinary person dude…

sand   April 26th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Sure he wont participate in any debates because he cant answer normal questions without his script writer. He should go back to Ill., but he would rather cry…boohoo

Vato   April 26th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Very selfish because she knows she can't win intead she conive with some media personnel to destroy Obama period.

North Carolina Independant   April 26th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

because he is a wimp..

adulation   April 26th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

You can not deal with even the slightest criticism.

If you are not met with adulation, you wilt, cry foul and consider that as taking a hit.

No. Hillary has taken all the beating and she keeps on ticking.

Todd   April 26th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Obama is the change we need in are politics today. Chris Mathews said, it the best can you image a black man picking on a white women. He would be chase out of town with a pitchforks and torches.

Let's change our politics America don't back down!

lizzie   April 26th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

why isn't the MSM bringing up the Peter Paul trial? Why can't somebody bring up any dirt on the Clintons? There is plenty there to dig through. How come none of it comes up. What about her interning in a communist lawyer's office? You'd think she'd get some of what's coming to her.

Godwin   April 26th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

This guy is exactly what America needs right now! He is indeed one in a life time kind of presidential candidate. We need a president that is not afraid to confront the special interests.

David Boleto   April 26th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

What a sissy this Obama is…like Bush was during the 9/11 bombings……dude you are cannot hit back heere…you have to respond….Obama is a baloon, and his air is running out.

JO-Z   April 26th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Obama is a coward not to debate Hillary. What a phony.

Mandy, California   April 26th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Good for you , Barrack. Let's go back to the high road and the issues.

Hillary will have her own issues coming up soon enough.

David, Charlotte, NC   April 26th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Now when has he not hit back? Is it that his is usually on the instigator side? What a pitiful hypocrite.

Ivee   April 26th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Now that's the person I want in the White House. Not the schoolyard bully. Bravo, Senator Obama!

jenny   April 26th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

lolololololololollllllllll…..coward

Michael   April 26th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Chicken! A Wuss, just as I expected. We need a man as president, we need Hillary Clinton

asd@era.com   April 26th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Obama RUUUNNN!! Hillary's a comin" and you can't stop her!!!!!!

Nadine   April 26th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Let the truth be known, "Americans are simply tired of mess in Washington". No more repeats in the White House!

P. D.   April 26th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Has anyone else noticed King McCain fell off the radar? It seems CNN and the other MSM don't even know he's running. Oh wait, lets just focus on the evil Democrats. God, the bias is obvious.

African American woman- pA   April 26th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Ha Ha

Obama is trying to explain why he does not want to debate Hillary.
He cant win so he does not want to take the hit. He would get bashed to death in Washington this just shows his inexperience.

Hillary - McCain '08

Kyle   April 26th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

What a BIG man you are, Obama.
By the way, you're starting to trail the next and first female president.
Keep takin' those hits!

PAM   April 26th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

This is what I'm voting for you! We love you Obama!

CR   April 26th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

I like that answer. Shows real thoughtfulness, restraint and a calm demeanor.

Tom   April 26th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

ANGRY UNEDUCATED RESPONSE FROM THICK-HEADED HILLARY SUPPORTER ALL IN UPPER CASE

Bob   April 26th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

And by 'not fighting people' he naturally means 'not answering relevant objections, questions or comments about his policies, speeches or stances on issues.'

What a great guy.

Florida voter   April 26th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Hillary has taken more in my opinion. I mean, her campaign was basically dead about 3 or 4 times but she always came straight back up.

bakersfield   April 26th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

? are you just being a politician

The Truth   April 26th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

That's right do what Jesus would do!

Tanksleyd   April 26th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Leadership: The Best Campaign

Darryl   April 26th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

If Hillary want more free press why don't she just go on the street corner and get a blow horn.

She need to stick to the issue and tlak to the voters.

Marie in California   April 26th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Excuses, excuses, excuses.

I wonder if he'd have the huevos to hit back at terrorists.

Hillary or McCain - 2008

Hayden   April 26th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Obama is weak and a girlie man!

Go Hillary 08

Patty   April 26th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Please no more debates.

JoeNC   April 26th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Obama you will definitely need to be tough to handle the republican attacks, especially since you cannot handle the pressure of democratic debates. Go Hillary!

Ridgeway   April 26th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Hey, they could debate this " Who's done more in Congress?" Hmmm? Nah. Too short, nothing to debate.
Clinton should never mention her or Obama's names in a sentence with Lincoln.

Kay Pittmon   April 26th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Stick to your principals, Obama. Let Hillary debate with BILL. Her favorite words are "I will fight". Just stick with the issues, that is what we all want to know about.

Kay
Nacogdoches, Tx

From New York   April 26th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

…and I would like to add :

"who always need to scream and accuse someone else of his/her mistakes is a very insicure person unable to take any responsability. "

Obama doesn't need to have any other debates with the avversary….please, we already know what she is planning to do : put mud over her own party.

Young Voter   April 26th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Well said Mr. President!

John in Iowa   April 26th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Obama is simply afraid of getting body-slammed by Hillary, just like he did on the WWE!

Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!!!

honkey white guy from cali   April 26th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

He Sure has Carl Rove would be crazy to get a glimpse at Sen Clinton's play book . At the begining I would have voted for who ever the Dem nominee was but now I will stay home if it is her.

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

gerald strother   April 26th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Obama “I’m not interested in fighting people just for the sake of scoring political points.” “If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need, G0 OBAMA

CLINTON SHE HAS NO SHAME.

Blayze Kohime   April 26th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Hilary has become outright childish, she has said things about Obama that even McCain and Huckabee said were nonsense.

murphy   April 26th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

take the hits,don't play her game ,she like to lead and want you to follow, your not a follower-your a leader

Bitter Allen Hussein, Visalia CA   April 26th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Without a doubt Obama is one one to lead this nation. He is heads and shoulders over the mean spirited schizophrenic Billary.

Robert   April 26th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Just like I learned. It's not the ones who talk tough that you have to watch. It's the ones who don't say anything until they are standing over your battered and bleeding body, and you're wondering what just happened.

Go Obama '08

john   April 26th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

OBAMA 2008.

'nuff said.

gerry   April 26th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The stronger and tougher you are, the less you tell people about it.

BERNIE MINGS   April 26th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

HILLARY IN 08, OBAMA CAN SHUT THE GATE

Arwa from AZ   April 26th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Oh, hurry up! get the kleenex out. Let's all cry together.
ARE YOU SERIOUS? HE IS WHINING AGAIN!!!!
MAYBE HE NEEDS TO GO TO THERAPY?
BUT ONLY TYPICA, PEOPLE DO THAT, HE IS DIFFERENT, ABOVE THE REST

janice   April 26th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Being from Canada without a vote just an opinion, I say keep up the good work Obama.

The whole world needs someone who can they can look up to, someone who sets a new higher standard for world leaders and I really believe that would be you.

Your patients toward your apponent shows a level headed leader, your ability to start from nowhere and end up being the number one in your party shows you have the talent to get things done.

Please move to Canada after your 8 years in office, we will still need you.

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 26th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

YEAH!!!
I agree wholeheartedly everybody knows those with the biggest mouths are the ones that back down first when it's time to prove what they are really made of. Hillary Rotten Clinton could no more care about half the stuff she peddles than a man on the moon does about Fish!! this WOMAN JUST OPENS HER MOUTH AND LET'S MOST ANYTHING FALL OUT!!! I AM CONVINCED SHE REALLY CAN'T REMEMBER HALF OF WHAT SHE SAYS.. OUT OF HER OWN MOUTH WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE HER LYING ABOUT THAT TRIP " I SAY MILLIONS OF WORDS A DAY I CAN'T REMEBER " WHICH BRINGS ME TO ANOTHER QUESTION IS THIS WOMAN IS ON THE VERGE DEMENGIA., WHY CAN'T SHE EVER REMEBER ANYTHING SHE SAID THAT DOES NOT BENEFIT HER????? BUT THE BIGGEST QUESTION IS WHY IS THIS ACCEPTABLE TO HER SUPPORTERS?? WHY DOES SHE EVEN HAVE SUPPORTERS, UNLESS THEY ARE JUST AS MORALLY DEPRIVED AS HILLARY???

case   April 26th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Good answer, the deplorable state of American Politics is that of a school yard tit for tat. and the Clintons have shown that they like it that way… Im not impressed with Clintons politics for politics sake style. This have been this way under Guinrich, Rove, Cheney for so long that democrates and nation at large believe that is all there is or could be. I for one am sick of politics resembling a demolition derby.

Some have brought up the confrontational style of the British house of Commons…. Listen to a session on CSPAN and tell me if you think someones church, lapel pin or heritage would ever come up there.. the comparison does not apply.

AF   April 26th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Obama it's not necessary for you to get in the gutter with Hillary.

Michael In SC   April 26th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

What? He has no shortage of hitting back! He is just so elequent that its hard to pick it up. But once you recognize it, it's very obvious.

George   April 26th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Sen. Obama is a man of integrity and I support his decision to not debate anyone until after May 6. The last "debate" was clearly aimed at making him look bad.

He's right to be leery of the Clintons. HRC wants more than anything to cut him off at the knees, make him look weak and ineffective, anything at all to win more votes. She will never stick to the issues at hand.

No amount of rules would be useful in a debate with a person like HRC. All she has to do is violate one or more of them with a damaging comment about Obama, then apologize for the oversight.

The damage, however, would have been done because once the words are out, they cannot be recalled whether they are true or not — and people will remember them, even dwell on them.

Honestly, knowing more about the real person shouldn't even be fodder for the debates; the debates should be about the real issues facing American citizens.

If people really want to know more about the real person they need only turn to the people employed by them — that's where the real truth comes out, in how they treat those under them.

Hopefully after May 6 there won't be a need for any more debates with HRC.

Niel, NY   April 26th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Bush, clintion, Clinton, Bush, Bush

Now its time for Clinton again. and then Jeb Bush and then Chelsea clinton.

Go America.

Kim in Pa   April 26th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Yet again, he stays above the fray. He makes me proud.

Ex Hillary Supporter   April 26th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Let me Give some hits back step aside Sen O. I got ya back!!!
Here for all those Hillary supporters:
Hillary: Got $800,000.00 in 05 from Columbia for a 'trade speech'
Hillary: Lied about sniper fire in Bosnia
Hillary: Lied about her daughter joggin around the Towers when the planes hit
Hillary: Lied about being named after Sir Edmund Hillary who scaled Mt. Everest 6 years AFTER she was born (gues she was nameless for 6 yrs had to put that in there some Hil supporters area bit slow)
Hillary: Suppported NAFTA
Hillary: Supported the War
Hillary: Had the Rev Wright at the White House when her and Bill cigar Clinton were having marital problems with Monica!
Hillary: Lied about losing paper work being saught by federal investigators only to surface 2 yrs later!
Hillary: Lied about the death of a pregnant woman due to the LACK OF insurance…
I'm running out of space so I think i'll just stop right here but as you can see Hillary is NO GOOD for the White House!

Kristina, Seattle   April 26th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Smart man.

laz   April 26th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Not non-confrontational… simply nothing substantive to say!

Bubba   April 26th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

When was the last time Hillary had a mental evaluation?

Edward Lynn   April 26th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Barack Obama takes the high road, which is definately the road less traveled in American politics recently. What he's proving is that the high road is the road to the White House!

VOTE OBAMA!

Jason Brewer   April 26th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

I don't understand why Obama won't debate. He says he wants to talk about the issues but I guess he just means as long as no one challenges what he says.
I'm getting tired of him criticizing everyone and everything but then refusing to let us ask him questions!

Beverly   April 26th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Senator Obama is a gentleman and a scholar: a good combination we should all try to emulate.

Brenda   April 26th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Senator Obama … that's a smart move as she will have a panel or some one to TRIP you up with questions that are NOT relevant! Smart Man …

OBAMA for President!

matt   April 26th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

he does always hit back, and I know im not the only one that agrees with that.

Sharon Minnesota   April 26th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

You've thrown a few of your own punches Mr. Nice guy. Obama should be embarrased about such downright lies coming from his camp.

It's time to put this fellow's campaign to bed and get on with a real run for the white house with Hillary Clinton vs. John McCain.

Fred   April 26th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Clinton did NOT propose a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Her campaign announcement calls it that, but it is simply not true.

She has actually proposed a quick succession of dozens of 2 minute sound bites. That's nothing like Lincoln-Douglas.

Please stop parroting campaign rhetoric as if it was true when it is not.

texican   April 26th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

This is not a game where points are awarded for showmanship. If it was you would win hands down. This is an election for President of the United States and you do not even qualify for the finals.

The only reason you got this far is because the Media failed to do its job.

roger   April 26th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

he can't even fight a GIRL and he is going to save the country! he is a joke

candi   April 26th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Good for you Obama, tell Hillary to go debate with herself.

curtis in WI   April 26th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

How dare he act Presidential???? What does he think he is doing? Trying to be President or something??

also ..

Clinton: Let's debate like Lincoln and Douglas!
Obama: Okay. You be Douglas.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   April 26th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Like Lincoln???? Come on Senator Clinton. Give this a rest! You don't care about our country, but you believe that you are entitled to this position. Give me a break!!!!!!!!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   April 26th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

If she didn't have Bill and all the favors owed him, she'd have been dust in February. Go Ahead (Clinton News Network - don't post this one either). Why are powerful people so afraid?

Bayou Joe   April 26th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

TheUSMC shirt does not go with this man. The right to wear it has to be earned. A pink code shirt is more appropriate for Obama. That is all from this Marine.

red27   April 26th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

What is more relevant to voter's interests? Debates or Solutions?

Charles   April 26th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Obama, hit !!

2012   April 26th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Yeah, right. What I want to know is why he was wearing a USMC shirt on the basketball court. He didn't serve and he has no right. BO is a Marxist, a coward, and a fraud.

Semper fi

Goody - Oregon 4 Hillary   April 26th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Well, what is Obama going to do when he finds out that is how foreign leaders play the game? Grow up, get some more experience and come back when you can handle the big boys and girls.

Hillary 08…yes she can!

Andrew Gast   April 26th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

There is no point in him debating. He's got this thing as long as he doesn't screw up…. debating only keeps alive that possibility.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   April 26th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Oh - now my blogs are all in one place - Is Billiary "Big Brother" watching?

Marc   April 26th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Very good. You don't need to be negative.

Craig   April 26th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

If you don't think he has anything substantive to say, laz, you must be actively trying to avoid hearing him speak. His speech on race, for example, is likely to go into the history books as one of the most important speeches of this generation.

Olivier   April 26th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Well said.

Spirit of America   April 26th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Afraid to debate but no fear in taking hits? What a fraud!
This is supposed be change we can believe in? We, the People, do not believe in cowards or hypocrites.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   April 26th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Thats right,,.Just Brush her off your shoulders.
She is just an annoyance that is becoming more irrelevant by the hour.

Rafe   April 26th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

America is the world's only superpower. We didn't need to show our strength by invading iraq with no help.

Hillary wants to nuke Iran and sucker punch and bully her opponents. Barack Obama would be a much stronger president.

dora   April 26th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Can Hillary pls debate herself by herself on the stage since she has many sides to every story.Shameless liar.Schizophrenic as well.

MC   April 26th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Way to go Obama! Hillary is a win-at-all-costs person. She clearly puts herself above the party and the American people. She claims that the American people needs a democrat as president to clean up the "mess made by republicans." Nonetheless, her actions seem to be invoking the opposite. If she can't win, she doesn't want anyone from the democratic party to win. I mean, she is clearly aware that, when looking at the numbers, the odds are against her as being the next democratic candidate. Even if she still wants to stay in the race and take a "fighting chance," while she does not have to uplift and praise Obama, she surely should not be ripping into him - or at least on anything but policy-based issues.

Obama '08

Alan Boyer   April 26th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Taking the high road is something that the Clintons didn't plan on Obama doing. Many white people goad black people to bring out the angry person inside. They've done it for 100 years. And the fact that it's a black man vs a white woman, Obama has to be very careful because there was a time when black men were lynched for just looking at a white woman. Obama is astute and realizes that he must be very careful about how he responds to Hillary so that voters don't view him through the lens of the Jim Crow south, protecting the white princess no matter what from the big black man.

Typical White Person   April 26th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

The only people who think that Obambi has risen above politics as usual are the ignorant fools who blindly follow him like he's the messiah. He's a sleazy politician, just like the rest of them… difference is, he's trying to convince you he's not, while playing the game just as viciously as the rest of them.

I am a lifelong democrat, but if Obambi is what the Dems throw on the ticket this year, I'm voting McCain. I'd rather the wolf without the disguise than the wolf in sheep's clothing.

Sharon from Houston, Texas   April 26th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

I'm with you Craig! Obama's speech on race will go down in history. I guess Laz really was the one who did not have anything substantive to say.

Miguel Gomez   April 26th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

At every single stop he makes, he goes off like this "my opponent…" and he let go of a number of attacks against Sen. Clinton, but for some reason, the media never gets to focus on that. They didnt even mentioned the nasty attacks his campaign did in PA. They just wait for Sen. Clinton or her husband to sneeze of blink and they're immediately all over them calling them negatives of racist. Talk about fair and balance, I think by now, Fox news pales in comparison.

Patriot   April 26th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

It's demeaning to lower oneself and fight with a female who HAS NO DIGNITY LEFT to defend.
Her husband has taken Hilary beyond shame barrier. lol
They are now a bitter couple WITH NOTHING TO LOSE!

No more debates and no more response.
Meet Americans and run ads.

IGNORE THE CLINTONS!

Angel dancing on the head of a pin   April 26th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

You know that makes so much sense. Hillary is a big old bully and nobody like a bully. She's feeling her Cheerios because she won PA, which didn't do anything but prolong the enevitable, and made no difference in the delegate race. The only thing she came out of PA with was a -5 mil. debt. Opps we forget to include that in the number… Duh. Ever notice the Hillary supporters are just as polarizing as Madam Clinton. Always treating to vote for McCain. Geesh.

Will   April 26th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

I voted for Hill in my state's primary in early February, only because Edward's dropped out. If my state's primary were tomorrow I would vote for Obama. The other day HIll said she was proud to have the majority of votes casted in PA. She received a poultry 6 tenths of one percent lead. Even though it was a 10 point spread, is was no clear or decisive victory she is claiming.

PCS / North Carolina   April 26th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Well said Obama. FOX NEWS proper gates racial hatred 24/7, and always demonizes the minority. What goes around will come around. While in a recession, we are figting among ourselfs.

THIS BLOG REFLECTS OUR HATERED WHILE BEEING ANNONYMOUS.

DO NOT HATE EACH OTHER.

BE UNITED.

Nobody owns the white house, it has to be earned. Hillary supporters are so hateful and repulsive with their remarks, it is a shame that this great country has no tolerence for minority leadership.

Anna, SW Missouri   April 26th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Kelley James, I am a house wife, please do not insult us by comparing us to Hillary.

Don't be haters   April 26th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

Clinton and her supporters complain more then anyone. It's the media, it's personal attacks, it's Obama supporters. Take your own advice if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. Don't complain, have your husband complain, your daughter complain, your campaign complain, your s