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Can you blame him for not debating her.

She keeps wiping the floor with him.

That man is just too JV.

Obama just can't debate. He has NO IDEAS.

haven't they already had 20 something debates?

if I were Obama I'd say no, too-especially to Clinton! she is beyond tiresome.

Obama's time is better spent talking to the people on the campaign trail.

go, Obama
go away, Clinton.

Thanks for putting this in..... 'Love you !! Donah////

Talk to the voters, not the media

This time can we get someone to ask questions that actually matter to us? No more fluff please! Will this debate provide anything new? The process is too long and I am quickly losing interest!

Not for Obozo:

Obama is NOT snubbing people. He showed up to those 21 debates. Hillary did refuse his invitation to debate in NC. Don't you read the newspapers. She wants it her way or the highway. The voters beg to differ. They have two states voting and he has to talk to them rather than to Hillary. Hillary has redefined lying to "misspeak".

I am sick of people picking on Hillary. She is the most qualified democratic candidate and if she doesn't run on the democratic ticket then I won't like it but I will have to vote McCain. The democrats really have to put the best person on the ticket or they can forget a win AGAIN. Obama will never win against McCain. Too many democrats will vote republican.

Hillary's continued insistence to get Obama in front of the people talking about the issues says to me that she will be just as insistent in doing her work as president.

This fits with her ability to accomplish much with far less campaign money than Obama has. Hillary could do the same thing with our economy–and whoever is president is going to have to figure this out since we are quickly becoming the not-greatest-power-in-the-world.

Another 2 words for Clinton: GO HOME!!

Of course he won' t debate because he usually is weak and do not hold his own in a two-way discussion. . We need to pay attention to his performance at debates because this is a good indicator of how forceful or not he will be if he gets to be President. We don't need a weakling in the White House. We need someone who can hold there own and get things done – like Hillary.

Pure desperation.

Funny,
no word how clinton turned down a debate in North Carolina because she has a shot in ind.. Just shut up Hilliary and let Bill sell uranium to billionaire canadian investors and make you two rich.

She is driving people away from the party. She's really a power hungry lady.

Enough of the debates. There have been over 20 now. Obama needs to spend his time reaching out to voters. Hillary is running short of money and needs free air time.

Hillary is sooooo annoying...and fake and dishonest. \

Obama in '08!!!

Please no more debates! We already know where they stand. Just vote and shut up!

She 'sdriving a lot of people away from her the party. Too much lies from the lady.

I can't vote for someone I don't know...

Hillary need to go and sit down, because this time she may come up looking like the Fool. Be careful what you ask for.

You guys need to show some respect towards both candidates. This commentary is read by people from other countries. You have the right to support your own candidate, but you do Not have the right to disrespect the other candidate.

obama's running scared from hillary after his disasterous performance in the last debate.does he think he can run away from Iran, Syria, and N. Korea too? obama isn't showing the qualities of a leader, he is looking like a coward. vote hillary 08, she offers solutions, and strong leadership skills.

Obama is all for sitting down face to face with America's enemies, like Carter does, but Heaven forbid another debate with his presidential rivals about the people's needs..

Debates!!! Debates!!! We don't need not stinking Debates!!!!!

OBAMA 08

This crook wants to pull Obama in the gutter with her. Don't fall for it soon to be President Obama.

Obama 08

What's Obama afriad of?
Sure looks like he's afraid of losing his statistical edge in NC.

How about she get on that flat bed truck and haul her wide but on out of here.

Oh boo hoo hoo! Hillary, quit your whining and face facts. We are taking our country back from the political dynasties. We have no need for you.

But don't feel too bad, you've got your $100,000,000 to console yourself.

Time to get on your flat bed truck BILLARY, and head on the dirt road back to Arkinsas

This is typical, she's losing so, she would do or say anything to get ahead!!!

Hillary is not winning Debates, she's creating her own agenda!!!

They have nothing else to debate, we've heard and seen it all, 21 TIMES !!!

Enough already!!!!!

Hillary would really like to debate in a back alley, with a two-foot piece of pipe.

Why is she such a belligerent and bellicose woman? She sounds more hawkish and brutish than even Dick Cheney.

Debates!!! Debates!!! We don't need not stinking Debates!!!!!

I only have one thing to say and Hillary supporters think about this she one of the reasons why are sons and daughters are dieing! 23 people voted against the war she could have been 24!

Don't block me no more !!

They've had enough debates already. I think she believe drumming this issue of Obama refusing to debate wins her political points.

My personal fears is for the democratic party – Hillary won't go down without it.

I know people are saying that 'we've had too many debates," but really is a national discourse on policy between two smart people a bad thing? I mean there are a million reality shows on tv – so what if there is another debate? It doesn't hurt anyone and can only bring attention to important national issues.

a better debater doesnt make you a better president... Geaorge W Bush was/is a good debater...

funny because both times she ran for NY senate seat she wouldnt debate the Dem running against her in the primary.

can you say, double talk?

"ooh, let's debate! Let's play Lincoln and Douglas!"
"ooh, technically I have more votes than you! I'm more popular!"
"ooh, let's debate for the umpteenth time!"
"ooh look at me I can quote sports too!"

Is Hillary running for president or prom queen? I can't tell anymore.

If obama seleacted as the democratic presidential candidate we will vote for John McCain, because we are scared of the changing words of Obama and the money he spenting. Please be careful of the republicans who votes for Obama for the pimaries, all their plan is to
make Obama as the candidte at first and vote for John McCain at the end because they all know they cannot beet Hiallary on November.

Y Clinton dint get an idea of Obama's stances after 21 debates????poor she....and she is promising to lead the country...hmmm

Hillary Clinton is a Liar and does not desevre the right to debate President Barack

Shame on the CNN moderators for allowing people to read uneducated comments.

Enough debates, let's stick with the issues

Obama 08

TKO after 4 rounds with Hillary!

Hillary '08

Barack doesn't debate Trash

she is so annoying with this issue... we all know that she is a better debater, she is also a better LIAR so lets just move on. I don't care to hear any more debates on non-sense.

The Clinton's will do anything to win only reason she wants to debate Obama is to tear him down more in the eyes of the American people so Hilary we will not debate you because you are a Liar and you will do anything to get the nomination

who cares what she says.

I dont see why Hillary can't debate herself. She has multiple personalities and she debate her issues by herself...Obama does not need to give in to another debate!

what Hillary? looking for a free air time? I dont think soooooooooo

Stronger candidate will not afraid of confronting component. Obama's behavior indicates he is not good enough and not strong enough to be president.

Hillary is strong and experienced. Vote for her and we will have peace of mind.

So typical.... Hillary is a joke!

I've had enough of all of the talk and speeches. Let's just get a nominee and move on! By the time we get to the convention, most Dems will have fallen out of love with both candidates.

Who stands up on the back of a flat bed in a designer suit and shoes and claims to be one of the people?!?!?!

We haven't forgot when you had those "he won't debate me" ads in Wisconsin. You lost here pretty bad.

I see people demanding that Obama debate Hillary, on her terms.

How about a debate between Hillary and Barack moderated by Jonathan Tasini?

I suspect Obama would consent to that.

Barak is a phoney who can't take the pressure. He has no original ideas!

Is little Barak affraid of big bad Hilliary? What a wimp!

Clinton 08!

Isn't it ironic that most people are talking about debating when the article also discusses her take on the gas tax holiday/windfall profit tax which is suppose to be a more relevant issue. By the way, its the best plan of the three candidates.

I am so glad to see everyone on this message board seeing through her. I hope the voters in Indiana and North Carolina do too!!!

Lincoln-Douglas style debate was using in party against party. She is planning to use this to again her own party ! After this kind of debate, John McCain will be the finial winner.

Her move is very clear, if she did not get the throne, no one, no one can get it in her party.

She has repeated said, this election is personal. To say it clears, this election is her family's business, not her party's business; this election is her family's business, not our country's business.

All of the Obama responses here are leaving one important aspect out of their support for Barack not debating – he is playing politics as usual! He offers no change. A change would be for a political candidate that is ever so slightly in the lead to agree to a debate. That would indeed be change from the politics of the past. Don't hold your breath. It's the same as how he is handling Florida and Michigan. He wants to win and will do anything to do it. That is politics – like it or not.

Hillary has really milk the debate issue too much. I for one, doesn't want another debate. There is nothing new to say to the american people.

There have been 4 debates between Obama and Hillary. The others included people who have dropped out. There is a significant per cent of people who have not yet made up their minds. Obama is snubbing them. Obama refused to debate Hillary, yet he lies and says that Hillary refused his invitation. He is a good a liar as our present president.

She wants more time to throw things not discuss policy or solve problems. I think Obama should continue to campaign and ignore her even if she continues to goad him.

Additionally, in case we haven't done the math, Hillary needs to win all of the remaining primaries by MORE than a 20 point margin to even MATCH Obama. This is just as likely to happen as the force of gravity spontaneously reversing itself.

Obama supporters are so sensitive. What's wrong with a flatbed truck?

Hillary is Gulley! In my opinion, the Clintons have really tarnished their legacy, what little was left over from Lewinsky and Impeachment.

Obama is really weak in debate. What will he lose in the debate? When you expect to debate with JM? No way maybe.

Hillary would probably do anything on a flatbed truck to get a vote!! What about it Hillary??!!

I find it interesting that Senator Clinton wants a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Why would she want to compare herself with Honest Abe who fought a war that was unpopular with Democrats in order to save the Union? To paraphrase a Senator from Texas, I knew Honest Abe and Senator Clinton you are no Honest Abe.

I guess Obama fans did not take note that the last debate had the largest ratings, So that would mean WE DO want to see more debates.

Hillary: Get a mirror and debate yourself. Ask yourself Why I am still in this race?

Go Obama

Instead of getting on the back of a flat-bed truck she needs to focus on lowering the fuel to drive that truck.

Enough already! Go away HILLARY!

Who is paying for the flat bed truck? Why not a debate between Bill & Hillary they both seem to be running for president.

The loser always wants to DEBATE!

Hillary, being a woman, should understand and respect "No means NO". Buy your air time like everyone else......

I guess Obama has learned that voters see that he isn't such a good speaker on the fly.

To i:

Great imagination. You should write a book.

Obama is a chicken

Hillary 08!!!

To: Debbie

Would you get out of the city, please?

If the rules stay the same as they were at the beginning when Hillary agreed to them Obama will win. The only way Hillary can was is to get the rules changed.

For Hillary, if she dont have a blowout win, she is out.

She is ready form day 1
Obama ???/

I will also be voting for McCain if Obama is the nominee. I will be campaigning for McCain if Obama is the nominee. I call Obama the "fiasco". That's all he is.!

Logic/wisdom tells you that if you lead in popular vote and delegates why would you want to debate? But, if you are behind in everything you desperately need to do so. Senator Obama is doing what he has to and Senator Clinton is doing what she has to. Senator Obama should continue to go out and talk with the people and answer their specific questions. Senator Clinton ............................

To: Allen In NC

Interesting theory, but just interesting. But not intelligent and convincing at all. Please educate yourself, if you can.

I am so ashamed to admit that I used to support this monster. And now, I would sooner vote for Monica!

May I suggest that you use the flatbed truck to load up your campaign toys and go home?

I think 21 debates is more than enough. How about Clinton challenging Barack to a game of basketball...winner take all?!

OBAMA '08 AND '12

To: Obama for Life

I am so sorry for you, but I can't help you anymore.

No ones wants anymore debates!

To: Concerned Voter

Please educate yourself, if you can.

To: Bitter and voting for Obama

Please educate youeself, if you can.

I am not good at debate but caucus. I am ... I prove this message.

Obama's too busy playing basketball.

I would like to see her UNDER a flatbed truck.

Why is it so hard for some people to see what I see? She is a fraud, a liar, and only cares about herself, not the country. She and her campaign are painfully obvious to me.

obama is so scared and to worried about that racist pastor to debate he is soft. yep and thats a hood term cause I'm from the hood and know that he is soft. hillary 08

Sure Hillary! Let's drag this campaign deeper into the mud, so that your 2012 nomination can be a LOCK!

I am so very tired of this woman.....Please just go home!!!!! She is so desperate......what will be next?

Wow – Desperate is the word. Debate on top of a flat bed truck ? Geeeeez enough already!!!!!.

What does she not get?. After the last 'debate' ie., fiasco, when the decks were all stacked in her favor with 2 of Bill's old staff handling the questions, why on earth should Obama 'debate' her again? They have had enough debates to last till 2012. I think everyone knows where they stand by now. Obama wants to address issues and Clinton wants to address making Obama look as unelectable as possible.

Get over it Hillary and READ HIS LIPS!!!..........NO MORE DEBATES.

Give us ONE good reason for another debate.

Obama is scared to debate Obama 1 on 1. Those 21 debates were with all the other canidates. In each of the 4 one on one debates, Hillary has made Obama look like a stupid, elitist, harvard trial lawyer that is out of touch with america

Hillary Clinton and her debates – she is sickening. She is so phony at these debates. To pushy to get what she wants. The only reason she wants these debates is because she thinks she always wins. She makes a total butt out of herself. She is so desperate to win because the Clintons think they are entitled to be president again. She needs to get it through her head Obama does not have to cave in to the spoil witch! Can not wait for this thing to end in June! Will never vote for a person like her – rather waste my vote on Nader!

hunry power lady. go home. Enough LIE. Time to Stop.

man, she's getting really desperate.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Hillary should by now realise that Obama has risen above the fray and has left her to wallow in the dust. Obama is now looking at the bigger picture. Spending more time on Hillary is a waste of time, he prefers to use his valuable time on the people who matters, the voters.

Obama '08.

hillary go debate yourself

Obama wants to meet with Iran and North Korea but will not debate Hillary??????

Another example of Obama's hypocrisy...

There have been 21 debates. We don't need another one. It might be
time to board that flatbed and ride it back to Washington.

I am sure she would rather debate because she is broke!

He is afraid!
If he can't debat one-on-one with her , how can he debat and defend his possions against McCain or the rest of the WORLD?????

She's broke! She thinks she's good at debates! This is what is left of Hillary!

Truth be told – it is Howard Dean who stepped in and cancelled the last debate! Lanny Davis has called for Dean to resign!

Obama is not ducking debates!

Obama is scared to do it. He knows he can win a debate. He has to be TOLD what to do and can not think on his own.

LOOSER
how bout hill, she is telling the world,i am loosing and i might could win if i can beat him with my big toung, she is finished and i am so glad there is no debate. it would be one sided. she has such a large mouth, he would never be able to speak, she can't shut it up is why she is loosing, all the lies just keep rollin out.

Enough debating Hillary...what's the matter not enough ad money so you need free exposure by debating? The public should listen to the same questions and of course your same, incendiary comments. I say let Senator Obama campaign and try to come up from under all the muck you have thrown at the next President of the United States. Furthermore, Senator Obama should never chose you as a Vice President.

THE ONLY ISSUE FOR THE DEBATE IS HER INSISTANCE ON WE THE PEOPLE FORGET THAT SHE IS A LIAR. IF WE THE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO START OFF WITH FOUNDATION OF LIES, THEN WE JUST AS WELL KEEP GWB AND LET MCCAIN COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE. GOD HELP US IF WE AS AMERICANS LET THIS LADY AND HER HUSBAND GET BACK INTO THE WHITE HOUSE. THIS SPEAKS VOLUMES FOR OUR MORALITY. WE BECOME WORSE THAN THE BILLARYS. WE KNOWINGLY SIDED WITH WRONG. "GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY".

You go girl! After that last debate its easy to see why Obama don't want anymore debates with Hillary Clinton. She gave him a good "old fashion" whipping . He is still crying and trying to explain away why he did so poorly. He makes a good speech, but can not talk on his feet, funbles his answers, stutters and at times looks foolish. Just think about this guy, meeting with world leaders, without pre-conditions and it gets spookie.

As the frontrunner, Senator Clinton refused to debate her opponents when running for the Senate in NY. Barack is the frontrunner now and it only benefits Hillary, the challenger, to have a debate right now. Barack is no dummy. However, he has said he wouldn't debate before May 6. So there's hope Hillary (no pun intended), hold on. We know you'll be sticking around after May 6th-you can try to beat up on him then.

GO HILLARY, GO!!!!!!! Hillary Clinton is THE WOMAN OF THE CENTURY!! I love Hillary, she is my role model, my idol, and my rock. She gives hope and strength to ALL WOMEN!!!

LADIES, LET US UNITE BEHIND HILLARY AND SHOW THE WORLD THE TRUE MEANING OF WOMEN'S LIBERATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shame on all of you women out there, white and black alike, for turning your backs on your Sister!!!! We are women first (Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Friends), before we are white, or black, or yellow. Do the right thing and unite behind Hillary to get her elected.

SHE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO CAN LIFT OUR COUNTRY UP OUT OF THIS MESS THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION HAS CREATED!!!!

PINK POWER!!!!! PINK POWER!!!!!!! PINK POWER!!!! PINK POWER!!!

who wants to see more debates. if people haven't seen enough by now they must have been vacationing on another planet. they're senseless...a waste of time and money.

She is such a con artist!

As the frontrunner, Senator Clinton refused to debate her opponents when running for the Senate in NY. Barack is the frontrunner now and it only benefits Hillary, the challenger, to have a debate right now. Barack is no dummy. However, he has said he wouldn't debate before May 6. So hold on Hillary. We know you'll be sticking around after May 6th-you can try to beat up on him then.

Clinton would debate in a stripclub if George S. was moderating.

Obama shouldn't debate unless it's guaranteed that they will talk about the ISSUES!!!

Some people sound so ignorant when they say things like, "he is afraid to debate her".

He wasn't afraid to debate her 21 times, and now, all of a sudden, the BOOGY MONSTER is scaring him into not debating her.

She just wants and needs the free publicity. Why don't she debate, with the people running her campaign, as to why they are in a sad state of dismay!

Clinton – the public does not want to hear any more of your lies and negativity.......and this is coming from a former supporter of yours.....you lost me two states ago....call it Karma...you will not get the nomination.

Awsome rally in Wilmington NC last night, she's right on target, there was oustanding support for her, thousands showed up, she is truly an amazing woman and exceedingly capable of being commander in chief. Much more ready than Obama, he's just not ready!!!

Clinton would debate in a dumptruck if George S. was moderating.

Obama shouldn't debate unless it's guaranteed that they will talk about the ISSUES!!!

She wants to debate because she is in debt and can't afford to campaign.

Typical Hillary. Her strategy is to throw out misleading statements, especially ones that she knows she can do nothing about therefore it will not affect her. She fails to inform that Obama agreed to a debate in NC which she declined so why should he be forced at her highness' convenience to debate and FOR WHAT?! So she can throw out more venom to hopefully get the superdelegates backing her (which they are not)?
Why doesn't she spend her time trying to keep her campaign intact instead of her underhanded venomous attacks while her campaign people are either running to the Obama camp or running away from her.

Does anyone see this but me?

This lady wants to attack Iran, for what, she does not have enough military intelligence nor does she think about the consequences? Oh because she is tough, well, if you people vote her in you will be hiding under your beds while respect for the USA goes to the dogs! WAKE UP! She is no more reasonable than BUSH has been these last 6 months!

He must be chicken. Why would you want a commander in chief who was scared of debating a woman? Chicken.

Give it a rest Hillary......isn't 21 debates enough? Neither you or Obama have anything new to say, the voters know where you both stand.

Desperation is setting in with Hillary...she is teetering very close to the edge. She needs to continue to talk to the people, like Obama has been doing and get off these sideshow issues......she is making more and more people turn off to any thing she might be willing to say to them......another debate isn't helpful......if she has nothing more to offer the people in this country then she should get out of the race...and let someone who does have things to offer, beable to do so......if all Hillary has is a debate to offer..she best be debating with herself........

sounds like Billary needs some attention

If I were 50 million dollars in debt and still losing the election, I would beg and plead for more free screen-time too.

Desperation brings out the worst in most people.

NO.. poor Hillary. She's LOST! And my 9-year old niece could have been more successful running her campaign.

She had better dip into some of her $109 million to replenish her campaign funds and stop worrying about a 22nd debate to gain free airtime simply because she can't afford it!

FACE IT! SHE IS THROUGH!

What more could they say? Their positions have not changed all that much in two weeks. It is obvious that she's trying to find a way to take Obama off his game. How is this beneficial for Obama? She's broke and wants to use free air time to attack Obama. I say make her pay for that. More importantly, what good will this do for the party?

Here is a thought – she should debate Bill as it seems that those two have more to talk about than with she and Obama.

This is getting downright ridiculous. Every time she opens her mouth I feel like I'm in the twilight zone!

We all know that she wants to debate so she can pounce on her prey. She plays dirty and Obama is aware of that. She doesnt know how to play by rules....I wouldnt bother. She is willing to debate on a flatbed truck? LMAO....thats all she can afford.

so upset???? maybe if that were true you could dip into that 109 million you have and help your fellow citizens out.

My math shows that the tax break wont really help out all that much. It might save me $30-$40 bucks over the course of a couple of months. Its time to take a different approach...like maybe helping convert gas powered cars to water, air, pond scum....whatever it takes. The government is sending out coupons to those who need the converter for their televisions.....

maybe they should be doing that with kits to convert cars IMHO.

Obama 08.

Should anyone be surprised. This woman will do anything to become the nominee. To bad it's not going to work. Everyone is talking about how if Obama gets the nominee alot of whites won't vote for him, well you know what? If they give this to Hillary alot of blacks and young people won't vote at all. You reap what you sow..

Obama "08

Does she realize how silly she looks right now.
I hope all Clinton supporters truly see what type of person she really is and how damaging this is the to party as a whole. Next she's going to challenge Barack to a UFC style steel cage match to appeal to the young white males between the ages of 18-24...

Hillary is reaching. Period. If you truly want to have an unbiased debate, do it without cameras in an open forum so the citizens of that community can speak up and get their concerns answered. Her willingness to debate on a flatbed truck is so contrived because the only way she'll get on there is if there's a camera on her. Ridiculous.

Yes, Hillary.....please get on a flatbed....and let it drive you away.
Far far away.
However, we would like to keep Obama right here with us if you don't mind.

Hillary enough already, He does Not Need to Debate you again, 21 is enough.

You are always trying to make yourself out to be the victim, when you are clearly kicking up dirt, and making a complete fool of yourself, as a"lady"

You WILL NOT Get my vote, if Obama is not the Nominee....

Be a Real Woman, and Bow Out Gracefully...That way when I woman that everyone can trust, does decide to run for president, she won't be tainted by your unimpressive image...

=====hey mrs.liar:

just go home...enough of u....u r the worst person to be come a Prz===

As usual, Hillary is trying get things "her way or the highway"....to criticize Barack for declining to debate after over 20 of them....she has a short memory ...in two previous political races, she has also declined to debate HER opponent ( hmmmm...must have been unworthy, eh, Hillary?)...guess it's OK for her, but NOT for Barack.
This is so typical of the Clintons: WE make the rules, and don't you forget it !!! What a hypocrite.

It was the two of them and their "politics" that sent this life long dem to the other side.

Yes, I have moved to the "Dark side" .

She is doing what is expected of those campaigning to be president.

Sure, there's been other debates, but more is what America needs to hear. It is democratic.

It concerns us that Obama refuses another debate. What is the 'real' reason??

If he's not afriad, he should do the debate.

Concerned who will be our next president.

We all know who is ahead in popular vote & delegate count. Those are the rules & whoever is ahead in these two catagories is the winner.
Congratulations Obama for a very well run campaign! The Clintons should leave now if they have any shred of decency left.
Obama '08

A president shouldn't take action just because he or she gets "upset". A president should take action based on the facts at hand.

I think both candidates should be campaigning, not debating. I'm tired of debates. We want a nominee.

Cinton and Obama should never be mentioned in the same sentence with Lincoln.. 1- Lincoln was a great man. 2- Lincoln was the first Republican. 3- Obama and Clinton are socialists. the list goes on and on

And then she will dodge speeding trucks crossing the street to save a baby left out on the street. rediculous liar! i can't tell who lies more Clinton or McCain.
You morally corrupt fake conservatives had better wake up and really ask why you would vote republican in this coming election. Conservatives should stand for character and john mccain is the morally bankrupt express!

What ever it takes to get her whiney voice on the air. I am sick of her. Please go away.

Does she even know what a flat bed truck is?

21 is already enough.

That is why I am voting McCain.

Yes he McCan!

Hillary is hell bent on destroying Obama thru these so called 'debates'. Alongwith her friends and sympathisers in the press, they have been using such forums to agressively and harshly go after Obama. He has in no uncertain terms indicated that he does want to turn the page from this mud slinging and narrow focused kitchen sink strategy..

Look, Hillary. There have been over 20 debates over the course of this campaign. We've heard enough of the Obama bashing. And we're tired of the "Bushian" solutions to serious problems. Stop-gap band-aid fixes aren't going to get us anywhere. Pandering won't help either.
It sucks that this foreclosure thing is happening to anyone, much less our members of the military.
A gas tax holiday? When the holiday is over, the "boing-g-g-g" effect will kill us all.
Hillary is sounding more like McCain every day. Maybe she's competing with Leiberman for the republican vice-presidential nomination.

Look up "pander" in the 2009 dictionary and I hope there's a picture of Hillary.

Get them in the cage with the boys from TapOut!

I'll fill in the rest according to Dr Seuss:

I'll do it toe-to-toe
I'll even do it in a row

On the sea, behind a tree
in a park, in the dark,

I'll find time on a flat bed-truck
Obama-Obama, why do you duck?

....... Hillary, we know this one.
..............HRC and CNN should speak to the issues.

Clinton will do anything for free time. She is reaching. Obama is the man! We know the issues...let our direction guide us. DEMS UNITE WHEN FIND OUR NOMINEE!

Lets see Obama doesn't want to have a 5th one on one debate with Clinton and he only takes 8 questions from reporters. This sounds like he will be in tune with the people if he is President.

Hillary, its clear to me and most others that he is finally telling you to go away and shut up. Obama is as tired of talking to you as I am of hearing you speak. You have nothing to say but lies and manipulations. Bye Bye !

Desperation, Desperation, Desperation. Hillary initially refused to debate in NC. After she won PA , she changed her mind again, just as she did changed her mind after she voted for the IRAQ War. Where does she really stand? She changes her colour depending on the prevailing situation. Flip flopper, dishonest and very corrupt. She lied about NAFTA, SCHIP , Bosnia etc. The people of this country are not that stupid. Once a liar, always liar.

Is this woman hard of hearing? lets look up and see what the word "NO" means in the dictionary.

Obama '08

Obama won't debate Clinton because he doesn't feel that he needs to and his performance at the last debate is an indication that he doesn't perform well when questioned about items he considers "distractions". He's above it all. He takes the high road. He doesn't want people to really know him. Look how long it took to find out about Rev. Wright, William Ayers, Rezko, He doesn't want to reveal to voters the things that most reveal character and core beliefs.

GO HILLARY

She has lost her mind.

Just voted in NC yesterday and we are backing Senator Obama to victory in NC. The next debte will occur between Senator Obama and John McCain. She needs just campaign. The only reason she wants to debate is that it is free air time. She wasn't concerned about debating when she ran in for the Senate. Bottom line, move on and campaign.

Obama 08

I am so glad Obama will not give in to her. She only wants to debate because she is behind. I saw several different interviews with her from awhile back when she said she didn't want anymore debates, she was tired of them. She is the definition of contradiction. Give it up Hillary!

Do It on the back of a pickyp? Political girrrls gone wild !!! If her campaign weren't so dangerous for America it would almost be entertaining. This is surreal..

I hear Bill "did it" on the back of a flatbed, but it wasn't with Hillary.

Hillary can keep beating that horse until she is blue in the face but there is no requirement for Barack to agree to her call for another debate. He is doing what is best for his campaign. If she had run a better campaign and not spent up all of her money, she would not have to keep seeking free media opportunities like debates, Larry King, and all of these other talk shows!

Owners of flat bed trucks can't afford the gas to get to a meeting spot

YEE-HAW THERE HILLARY. Wonder if she'll call him elitist again when he say no. I bet she'll want to waive a rebel flag at the same time. I am not going to be the one to say it out right, but it sure looks like she's dancing around the infamous "card".

“We could even do it on the back of a flatbed truck, it doesn’t even have to be in some fancy studio somewhere.”

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whoa! first she wanted to debate with different moderators, then she said a lincoln-douglas style debate, now it's flatbed truck. if she wants to have obama debate her, she needs to stick to one line and one line only until obama agrees. what is she going to propose next, debate on a kitchen sink?

she must really be that desperate and is now so much in the red that she has to debate him no matter what or where just get free air time.

sad.

how is she paying for that mic? i hope the sound guys asked for cash...

Well, duh... it's all she's got. Best thing Obama can do is ignore the whining of the Clintons and their supporters.

Hillary:
Obama gives some good speeches and the empty words of “Hope” but he does not very well debating. Last time he looked like a fool and ABC got the blame. By far you are the better candidate to beat McCain and stand up a fight for us.

She is amazing...
This woman is a true leader...

What in heaven's name is the matter with this woman? The country is reeling from a bad economy, high prices, no jobs, a war that's bankrupt the nation, people can't afford health care( none of these issues affect the Clintons, not with 110 millions in the bank), and she's going around like some carnival barker, turning this primary into a 3 ring circus. Why is she still in the race? Come on , American voters,..WAKE UP.!!!

Go for it Obama, after all as you said you have already debated 21 times, you afraid to go for 22.

Hillary will debate on Mars to try and make Obama look bad. lol

Yet another persona for Hillary – this time it's the schoolyard bully.

21 is more than enough, especially after the last 3 on 1 debacle.

We already know who is the visionary, inspirational, leader capable of moving the country forward in an inclusive way and who is the polarizing policy wonk with above 50% negatives that 60% of the country says is not trustworthy.

Please give it up! Stop trying to fight & spread your message. Who really needs to see another debate, we all know where you both stand.

After 21 debates and 40+ primary campaigns I think that we have seen all that we are likely to see in terms of the meaningful differences between these two candidates – and Hillary Clinton knows it. She's simply politically grandstanding.

Even a 'fighter' eventually has to take NO for an answer.

Even a 'fighter' eventually take no for an answer.

Time to move on Hillary. You should know that NO means NO. Going for more free air time? You are shameless.

Obama 08

does she continue to push for a debate? What else is there to talk about? I don't get it.

Good then let the debate with herself,she thinks she has all of the right answers.She just wants the free publicity.

i ONLY HAVE A QUESTION, WHICH IS WHAT IS THERE LEFT TO DEBATE ABOUT, YOU'RE ALREADY DISCUSS, HEALTH-CARE, THE ECONOMY, THE IRAG WAR, AND OH YEA, REV WRIGHT AND THE AYER'S TERROR ATTACK, THE ONLY THINGS I FEEL IS WORTHY TO DISCUSS NOW IS YOUR BEING SUITED BY PETER PAUL, FOR STEALING FROM CITIZEN OF NEW YORK TO WIN THE SENATE SEAT IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE WANTING TO DEBATE ABOUT, BECAUSE I DON'T THINK THERE IS ANYTHING LEFT, UNLESS YOU ARE STILL DODGEING SNIPER FIRE. AND YOU WANT TO DEBATE THAT FURTHER.

OBAMA 08

There's been too much of that already. Let the people ask the questions. We're the ones voting – or are we?

her insistence to continue to harp on another debate is so petty and so high-school. Come on, Hillary, act like a grown up and move on.

Hillary, please stop. You've had 21 debates. They're not debates anymore, they're circuses. You would do better to campaign on your actual talents and the actual issues, instead of generating another false commotion for people to get worked up about.

her insistence to continue to harp on another debate is so petty and so high-school. Come on, Hillary, act like a grown up and move on.

LOL. She is so superior to him. You can run but you can not hide Obama.

COME ON INDIANA.....HILLARY!!!

her insistence to continue to harp on another debate is so petty and so high-school. Come on, hillary, act like a grown up and move on.

The change we can believe in does not lie in a presidential candidate, regardless of how charismatic he may be, but rather begins with each one of us.

Is 21 debates not enough? Why is Clinton grandstanding?

I have an idea: why doesn't she do something different and address an issue or two for a change?

Go ahead, buy a home for more than you can afford. How about investing in some risky stocks? Go ahead because you just can't lose with Hillary in charge. If you will vote for her she will print up some money in the basement and make you whole! WHAT KIND OF NONSENSE IS THIS?

lol poor hillary do you have no shame at all

Funny how the person who is losing is always so shrill about having more debates. What's left to talk about, Hillary?

How you once defended a Black Panther? How Julie in Chappaqua is the reason Bill is submarining your campaign? About the Paul v. Clinton case that is not yet closed?

You're thrashing and threatening to bring down the whole party in pursuit of your own agenda.

For God's sake, STOP IT!

This is what candidates who are trailing or out of money ALWAYS want to do. I believe that 21 debates( short of OVER-KILL) will suffice. Clinton is hoping that he will trip up on SOMETHING that will giver her more ammo for making big deals out of "trivial" things. In short Clinton needs to back-off and let the voters make the final decisions. I think that the last debate set-up ruined her chances to do THAT again. Maybe she should ask for some one on one Basketball. The fact is that he is fighting three full time campaigners ....Hillary, Bill, and McCain.........Don't see Hillary with those odds and yet Obama still leads in all Standard Nomination Criteria. NO MORE DIRTY POLITICS HILLARY !!!

I truly believe that Obama is dodging an unstructured environment. Well, Barack, my friend, a President has to deal every day with an unstructured world. Senator clinton seems to be better qualified to deal with a lack of structure.

Anybody thinks Bill have done it on a flatbed truck? stop fantasizing Hillary.

Many have grown weary of the hypocrisy of Sen. Obama and his supporters. Although having pledged to conduct a respectful campaign, they have instead engaged in a steady barrage of negative attacks. The change we can believe in does not lie in a presidential candidate, regardless of how charismatic he may be, but rather begins with each one of us.

KILLary needs to spend more time managing her own campaign instead of trying to run Obama's. We have all heard enough of her lies and rhetoric. It is too late KILLary the fat lady is humming!

Hillary, you are one sad, looney woman. You are sounding dumber every day. Man Obama has you and McCain just blubbering, stuttering, talking out of both sides of your mouths. Indiana and NC, do you here me now?

I don't want to see anymore debates. I know where they stand on issues and I am not interested in listening to whining and backhanded comments.

Hillary, you are NO Abraham Lincoln!

It's obvious that Obama is afraid of having debates, but its not right to deny because he knows something. Obama should go on the debates with Hillary! Obama must learn to face the debates becausde President is President! Obama should not be elected for president!

I am very tired of this person.

Please leave so that the national campaign can begin.

I wish Obama would go ahead and debate Sen Clinton. However I know that many here only believe what Sen Clinton tells them at the moment and forgets everything that has happen in the past. So let me remind you. There was an earlier debate in NC which Obama had already agreed to but Sen Clinton refused. Now this was the time that Obama had alloted in his schedule and had planned other events. Now Hillary wants him to agree to debate when she wants to debate. I just want to remind folks.

And the last thing as an independent it is so pitiful watching the democratic party self destruct. You have two good candidates who basically agree on every issue but look different. It looks to me as though the democratic party is made up of nothing more than bigots, black panther activists, and feminists who would vote against the ecomonic interest to satisfy their latent racism and gender bias. I used to think this was the party of all the people.

Then John McCain gets on his wife charter jets which his campaign contributions are paying for. The rich get richer. Then tells us he understands poor people. Once again I ask what good is a tax cut when you don't have a job. People you better think about this.

OKAY...WILL SOMEONE PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE HER DESPERATE PLEAS FOR A DEBATE FOR WHAT THEY REALLY ARE? SHE NEEDS TO SAVE $$$ AND A DEBATE IS FREE ADVERTISING...AM I REALLY THE ONLY ONE WHO SEES THIS? ALL THE MEDIA CAN FOCUS ON IS THAT OBAMA IS SAYING NO....ANY IGNORING THE PATHETIC REQUEST FOR WHAT IT IS.....SHE IS SHAMELESS

Why is she regretful? Because after 21 debates she still can't get her point across? Or that she's so broke she needs the free advertising?

Keep pushing for the debates.It only shows how afraid Obama is to meet Hillary one on one...and by extension how unprepared to sit in the Oval Officee. Is he going to not debate the Republicans becasue he is "bored with the debate?". Pathetic.

What tough is this woman talking about when her husband boned a woman while she was in the house?

There were 21 debates. Obama is right to ignore her and refuse another of these empty shows. She is behind on all accounts so obviously it is another of her distraction tactics. But Obama should not let her define his campaign.

Hillary, if you are one of us and so in touch with all of us, why is it that you just recently heard about servicemen losing their homes? Could it be that you didn't care until it became an election issue and you believed it could help you get the nomination? You are so phony it isn't even funny. And this debate thing is more of the same. There have been enough debates. Nobody wants to hear you get up and cackle. You are doing what every losing politician does....push for more debates when they are not necessary and then condemn your opponent for using good sense and saying enough is enough.

How many times do you want to convince the American people not to vote for you?

The Democratic party has been debating for OVER A YEAR. What more can you say?

The two of you have been debating for months. What more can you say?

I think someone is getting desperate.

This should show people how desperate Hillary is.

Stay cool Obama!!!!

Did Hillary miss the fact that she has turned down an invitation from the Obama camp for a debate in North Carolina?

Hillary is no fool but is equally transparent....she needs the free airtime.

Obama should soldier on, talk to voters directly, and ignore the shrill antics of Hillary Clinton.

Obama won't debate Clinton anywhere. He is too tired. Campaigning is hard work. He has never done that before.

What Obama doesn't seem to realize is that debating on the back of a flatbed truck, just like they did in the old days, IS spending time connecting with the people. This guy still doesn't get it. His head is still up in the clouds somewhere.

And I can't wait to hear all the Obama people complaining that Hillary is, once again, siding with McCain rather than another democrat. Well what she's saying is true......the gas tax holiday does make sense. The only people it doesn't make sense to are those who can afford to fill their tanks up as often as they need to. Obama said the $20-25/month it would save isn't really worth it because it doesn't solve the original problem. Well, what's wrong with giving the gas tax holiday AND solving the original problem at the same time??? That's the only thing that makes sense for people who are struggling financially.

Is the whole premise of her campaign now:

"Obama won't debate me a 22nd time therefore you must vote Clinton!"

What a coward. He has no chance at winning the general election. Small town conservative democrats have made up their minds. Obama's relationships with a radical preacher and neighbor/friend William Ayers are showing exactly how liberal and extreme he really is.

Oh, and CNN. I read your story about Clinton wanting to "obliterate" Iran. Your bias is still shining through. That story could use a re-write. Clinton's comments were that she would "obliterate" Iran if Iran attacked Israel first.

Bitter, white, male, college educated, typical, 30 year old, conservative democrat for Hillary '08 only. Still voting for McCain if Obama is the nominee!

Hillary, you're from New York City. Stop talking like you're one of us.

You're worth $100+ million and have worn more different outfits and shoes than my entire family combined.

The reality is that at this point the more the candidates debate the more it hurts whoever the nominee will be. Because at debates you have to commit to things like not taxing anybody under $250,000 and pulling out of Iraq within 18 months. Which will hurt both candidates in November. It might hurt Hilary's chances of staying in the race but it is better for the party not to have another debate. Especially considering Hillary has shown the type of gutter politics she will use at any opportunity.

Hillary's proposal is NOT for a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. She says it is, so again the media just repeats her spin.

She has proposed a series of dozens of 2 minute sound bites. Coming from the trailing candidate who is in serious trouble financially this is such and obvious blatant attempt for free air time without any of the risks a real debate would include, that she should have been laughed off the newspaper pages and TV screens, but the media likes her little game because it makes the race more "exciting" to pretend with her and gets them more readers/viewers.

Obama's strategy of outspending her in the upcoming primaries while donating 10's of millions of dollars to state Democratic organizations is driving her mad. She doesn't have the donor support to respond which is obvious to the super delegates. Obama has developed a supporter database that the sd's are drooling over as well.

Cinton's debate mantra is a desperate gasp for attention. She should be ignored. Obama is handling this with an absolutely perfect and effective campaign strategy. If Clinton's campaign had been run as well as his she would be the one with money available. Her extremely bad campaign management has put her here and it has demonstrated that she is patently unable to manage ANYTHING let alone something like the president's job, which is so much bigger than her failed campaign.

Is she willing to debate on a flatbed while it's rolling her back to Scranton PA, Podunk, Arkansas, or wherever the hell she's from?

Because I'll be happy to front the money for that. Me and most of America, I'll bet.

Hillary,

Your strategy is to keep Obama away from voters. You tried this earlier in this campaign. Were you worried that in Penn, you had a 20+ lead weeks before and Obama was able to cut that to a 9 point lead? You know, and Gov Rendell even said that you were going to win Penn. Now that Indiana is much closer, you want to pull Obama away from voters and have a debate.

Let Obama answer the peoples questions of N.Carolina and Indiana. Allow them to get to know him. Instead of tearing him down like a republican would do, go out to the people yourself and make your case.

when you are down and out, you would even be willing to debate while the snipers are shooting at you. you have nothing to lose......you are dead anyway..........

you're a sideshow, lady.

very presidential... let's debate in the back of a truck.
Get a life.

Hillary has just jumped the shark

Obama is chicken!!

GO HILLARY!!

Obama is scared to death of a debate because he sucks at them. If the unimaginable happens, and Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he won't be able to refuse McCain, and he should get all the practice he can before McCain starts shredding him to bits, which will be easy for McCain.

And the excuse that he needs to reach out to voters? LOL – how many voters will he be able to reach out to in a couple of hours? He can reach out to MILLIONS all at once with a debate. 10,000,000 people watched the last one. What a loser crybaby Obama is, and what a chicken!

I just have to wonder if he'll pull his pouty face and refuse to talk to foreign leaders also IF the unimaginable happens, and he actually gets into the White House!

When will she tell us about her life growing up in North Carolina?

Hillary is out of money..... She has none for tv and radio adds.... So she's trying to get some network to pay for her to get her lies and dirty tatics across.... NO DEBATE CROOK!!!!!

She should just show up and debate herself. She has enough distinct personalities to pull this off nicely.

While we have had a ton of debates, it is regretable that Senator Obama does want to debate. Why not ? They are in the final stretch ? Why not give it all you've got. Hillary is willing. Why not Obama ?

Every week I ponder whether or not Clinton could possibly get more irritating. Here we are on an early Monday morning and I need wonder no more. Here we go again.

If she wants advertisement she will have to pay for it not spread more of her rhetoric during debates. I'm so glad I didn't vote for this woman.

There's nothing left to debate. After 21, I know what each proposes and where each stand. What else can they say at this point that hasn't been heard already?

Let's get this thing overwith so the Democrats can focu on McCain. He's getting a free ride right now.

Hillary is so out of touch with what is going on in the country and how to strengthen the economy. However, she is waging a masterful campaign.

Her surrogates (Bill included) have successfully labeled Obama as the "black candidate".

Hillary will probably get the nomination, but her campaign has set back race relations decades.

Please take that same flat ded truck and hurl your but back where you came from.......Hell has a missing sign up for Hillary. The Devil needs you to head his "Do anything and say anything to get your own way" dept. Hillary there's a job waiting for you but guess what, It's not presidential. Obama, would never stoop to your nasty, low levels. He is a gentleman but you sure aint no lady. My, my, to think that I used to like you

Hillary has proved she even wears the pants in her family. Does the woman have any dresses?

Does she have to be more "mannish" to be one of the boys to prove she is tough?

Maybe that was why Monica was able to lure Bill. Makes you wonder????

Better yet, Hillary could speak from the rear end of a manure spreader!

Obama's running scared now..

Hillary.... Shut up!!!!

Is this the only thing she can talk about????????????

This trick hasn't worked in other states and it won't work next Tuesday.

Who cares about more debates, we know their positions, I would rather they talk to the people.

No need for a Lincoln style debate, they did not have television back then hence the need for more debates, we have seen to many...its not like they are that far apart on the issues anyway.

2 words for Hillary Clinton: SHUT UP!

Having squanderd millions of dollars in campaign finance donations through mismanagement. More debates are a great way for her to get free nationwide TV time.

chicken

Translation:

Clinton: I'm out of money, and need some free advertising. I have nothing to lose.

Obama: I'm ahead in the polls, and I stink in debates. I have nothing to gain.

Obama is a Wimp and Afraid of a Girl!

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!

Enough is enough. Yeesh, give it a rest already.

Actually, what might have been more appropos for her was to say she is willing anytime to debate a flatbed truck. She would get more out of it than she could by debating the empty suit Obama.

Clinton should be hauled away on a flat-bed truck!!!!