April 30, 2008
Posted: 01:20 PM ET

From
CNN

Watch Bill Clinton's comments Wednesday.

(CNN) – Campaigning for his wife in North Carolina, former President Bill Clinton said Wednesday that he’d be “very surprised if oil goes below a hundred dollars a barrel again in my lifetime.”

“There is a limited amount of oil in the ground and everyday more and more people can afford to buy it so they are gonna bid the price up,” said Clinton, who added that drivers have been forced to choose “between driving to work and having enough food for their kids.”

His wife Hillary Clinton has proposed a gas tax holiday – paid for in part by higher taxes on oil companies — that would give consumers a price break at the pump this summer. The New York senator has also called for a Federal Trade Commission investigation into possible market manipulation by oil companies or speculators.

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Herman LA, CA   April 30th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

As an African American male age 48, former president Hillary and Bill Clinton has lost all of my respect. I use to like Bill Clinton and even voted for him and stood by him during his very tough times in the White House when he was going through his impeachment process with the Monica Lewinsky. Let me just say one thing that I was not in favor of voting for Senator Barack Obama until after his win in Iowa. I was strongly leaning toward voting for Senator Hillary Clinton and she had my vote locked in.

However, after Senator Clinton’s loss in Iowa she seems to have lost some of true appeal that really had my heart as a voter. Then Bill Clinton starting playing the race card and bringing the country to a stand still on the issues and allowing race to dominate the presidential campaigns.

In closing what a shame because Hillary had my vote if the Clintons had taken the high road to her presidency because she is a smart woman. However, I believe that after seeing her run her campaign it would only indicate just how dysfunctional her administration would be and it would be an administration that can forge our country ahead in the 21st century in regards to race relations. This is not only need in our own country but in the foreign world as well which is extremely important now because our planet is in pearl and we need a leader that can at least try to bring about some sense of peace through out the world.

Billary Is A Liar   April 30th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

And you'll do everything in your power to make sure that happens, right Bill?

What a sleazebucket.

Scare tactics won't work, your wife is a liar and so are you.

Obama 08

Cheryl   April 30th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Oh yes, and Hillary was right to vote for the war! She has proven she does not think beyond how it will affect her campaign. We need a president that cares about us. NOT JUST GETTING AND STAYING IN OFFICE.
WE NEED OBAMA……He is the only one that tells the truth and has the smarts to get us out of this mess.

Obama IS My Choice   April 30th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Is it true that Hillary got 64 delegates from PA, and Obama got 63? If that is the case, I'll take it.

Obama 088888888888888888888888888888888 ! Yeah!

john   April 30th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

the only holiday i want to see is a day, week, month and many years from clintons.

MR   April 30th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

THANK GOD BILL IS BACK…everytime he opens his mouth something stupid comes out!

Good job giving Americans hope!

Thanks to your crap in the White House, we have suffered with George W. Bush for 7 years.

How long is this country going to pay for your SINS!

John B. From New Hampshire   April 30th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Smartest Man I Know.

Cammi317   April 30th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

With you, your wife and the oil companies hand-in-hand, I guess not. Which is why we don't want her. Obama 08

American Girl   April 30th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Bubba - Go find Monica!
You and your wife need to go and retire.

Grif   April 30th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

But, of course. So why stay on the same Course… A change of direction is needed..

Rose   April 30th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I am fearful President Clinton may be correct. There is little or no evidence of gas going down, but there is plenty of evidence of prospects showing a rise. The UK has been paying $7.00 per gallon for quite some time. That our dollar has lost value and continues to decline translates to higher prices at the pump.
If we all did one thing and made the sacrifice permanent, we could help ourselves, but, we are a selfish people and leave the sacrifices to others. Don't complain if your not part of a solution. Perhaps two presidents would be better then one to clean up this mess!

Andrew from PA   April 30th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Unfortunately Bill is absolutely right. We need an alternative source of energy to fuel our cars. Wasn't there a synthetic fuel about 20 years ago?

mama4obama   April 30th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Bill….do you think that just because it is you saying that this is a good thing…that it is?

C'mon. Save the crap. The gas tax relief is not going to do any good. You can keep my $30 bucks or so and put that towards technology that will get the American people out of this mess.

OBAMA 08

RealityKing   April 30th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

And how many oil refineries did you support opening during your administration…., Bill??

Alonzo Demetrius   April 30th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Bill, weren't you surprised that the Monica thing caused you to be impeached? Seems you are not always right in what you suppose or expect???

Uncle Sam   April 30th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

It turns out the gas tax holiday proposed by Sens. McCain and Clinton could actually save our country billions of dollars due to the effect that lowered transportation costs would have on our general economy.

vanchav   April 30th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hope???

So Sen.Clinton will not have gas affordable???

I hope SDs are watching… empty promisings

Jenna, NY   April 30th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Why is he still campaigning.

Bill to Hillary as Wright to Obama

D   April 30th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Allright, Bill - keep sabotaging her. I feel your pain - being married to this monster for decades is not an easy thing. So it's time to get revenge.

Carol McFarlane   April 30th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I don't think we're interested in anything Bill Clinton says - nor is he the president or running for president!

Oscar   April 30th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Bill doesn't get it! It's about supply and demand. A tax holiday will do nothing to curb demand, it will raise it. Rising demand will mean…rising prices. We need to encourage using less gas, not more.

Oscar

kat1park   April 30th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Give voters a break from what? I doubt that $25-$28 is going to be a real break for anyone. This is nothing more than political pandering to get votes. Most people don't understand that the real gain here for working Americans is a big fat zero. The real issue is that Bill says the cost of gas will not go down as if it's supply and demand and not politicians who can control it. If that's the case, her gas holiday means even less.

Texas Dem   April 30th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Didn't ole' Bill just make the case against his wife's summer tax break idea. A tax break would delay a market adjustment, prolong the discussion in which we adjust to growing gas prices, and even worse, push up demand increasing the price of gas thereby eliminating the savings all together. Hillary appealing to the lowest common denominator and Bill talking sense, this thing is a train wreck.

Amy in Woodstock, NY   April 30th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

When will the Clintons be transparent and divulge the list of Oil OPEC donors to the Clinton Library? Oil people from Middle East areas like Kuwait, Saudia Arabia, UAE. If there is nothing to hide and no conflict of interest, the Clintons need to provide the list of donors.

Jenna, NY   April 30th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

The reason super delegates endorse Obama is because is Hillary's baggage is too big compared with Obama's issues.

The republicans are going to eat her alive inpsite of her saying otherwise.

Here we go   April 30th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

So who is running against Obama? Bill or Hillary or both?

Ron, TX   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

It is ABSURD to lift the gas tax 18 cents when gas is going to rise 100+ more cents before the summer even starts. How about doing something to FIX the problem, instead of putting a band-aid on a flesh wound?

Sharon Minnesota   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Ok, sound bite politics has risen it's ugly head again. Look below the surface of this story run the whole video and you will have to agree with President Clinton #1.

There's more than one way to skin a cat. Lowering the price of Oil is only one way to get cheaper fuel to keep us moving and living well.

We need inovation and Hillary Clinton is the candidate to provide it.

CANADA   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

THE FIRST SMART THING BILL HAS UTTERED DURING THIS PRIMARY. THAT'S WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE THAT WILL GO HEAD TO HEAD WITH THE OIL LOBBY, AND INTRODUCE SOME COMPETITION, IN THE FORM OF ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES, LIKE ETHANOL. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE COMPETITION TO DRIVE THE PRICE DOWN. ALL THIS BULL ABOUT ETHANOL CROPS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR HIGH FOOD PRICES AND SHORTAGES, IT'S ALL PROPAGANDA BY THE EXXON BOYS, WHO WOULD LIKE ETHANOL TO GO AWAY. OBAMA IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT WILL PUSH FOR ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

This is not true.
There is every possibility we could move prices back 15-20% for some time if we could increase our oil and natural gas resources in U.S. controlled real estate, and waters.

Why has our senate–refused to take any action against increasing oil resources and production?

We need realistic politicians–who won't wait until the train wrecks to fix "inconvenient" but eminent problems. If he'd not blocked drilling in Alaska–we could be using those resources right now to help lower our prices–because scarcity–at least in the U.S., wouldn't be an issue despite the global markets.

Thanks Bill.

Nicolas Smith   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

If oil prices are hear to stay then he and his wife should get out of the race. Yes I now it is his wife who is the canidate. But since prices are hear to stay I don't know how in God's name a Clinton adminstration is going to pay for all the pandering policies thy intend to implement. Telling people what they want to hear only works before the polls but it is different after the results.

ike in Atlanta   April 30th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Of course. He is one of those that benefit from the high price.
So he and Hillary have no plan to make the price come down.
very unfortunate.

Jay   April 30th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Get over it Herman..It was Obamas camp that spun SC out of control.

Chuck, Oregonians for Obama   April 30th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I do not believe any of the candidates are in a position to promise any relief in the near future. There are too many hurdles to over come, primarily with in the House and Senate. What needs to be done is those lobiest for the oil and auto manfacture companies need to be banned from the system and the government needs to force them into producing vehicles with greater fuel economy. What I do not get is why are we changing fuel types each year, why not just stick with the better of the two. Additionally, gas companies know they must change over every year, so why do they not have a better system set up… ie storage facilities that allow a smoother transiton without the spike in costs to the consumer. Lastly if there is a shortage of oil, why are we exporting Alaskan oil?

Ed   April 30th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I agree with Bill. However, it is one thing to point out the obvious, and it's another to actually address how we will solve our dependence on fossil fuels and the issue of global warming. What is sorely lacking from all of the presidential candidates is a specific plan regarding the country's energy policy.

We've had debates about lapels and religion. I want to see a debate regarding energy and the environment! The candidate with the best understanding of the most important issue of all gets my vote!

Lets Get Ready for Change!   April 30th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Wow. This is encouraging! NOT!
So, is Hillary's plan only going to help for this summer?
OUCH!

Jamaal   April 30th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Bill you Know that that gas tax Holiday is a scam because it will only save the average American 25 dollars and it will cost America 10 billion in taxes that goes to Highways and Bridges I don't know if you rich elist people drive down these roads in America but we need every dollar to go to these roads not even talking about the American that will be out of a Job because they are construction workers

Sarah   April 30th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Bill Clinton is a big fat liar. Just like he couldn't put down those Whoppers, he can't resist telling them.

This man is toast, and so is his lying wife.

O8ama

Jack Walden   April 30th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Why is this news? Let me guess…Clinton News Network couldn't find enough to keep Hilary in the lime light.

Joe   April 30th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Lets get this tax holiday, its a good step, its not a long term solution but it could help us here in Virginia over the summer when our economy needs tourism to survive. If they do not come we (and many other states) will be in serious trouble. This is more than just a catch phrase to get votes, it should be a serious attempt to keep our vacationing population traveling to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and all of the tourist spots here in Virginia. The reach of such a tax break are more than just regular commuters…when did the media get so narrow minded to only look at $30 for the commuters, what about the resort areas that depend on thousands of travelers coming who might not if gas prices continue to climb.

Molly   April 30th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO BILL - You are right - and much better than Wright!

Hillary Clinton is our best hope for the White House.

Obama/Drama - No Obama
New polls out show Clinton is favored to win!!!

Denny   April 30th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

To: Parents/ Families of soldiers now fighting in Iraq

We won't forget the sacrifice of your sons and daughters. We will bring this war to an end with dignity. We are not a police state, and do not have to referee a civil war. We will prevail for the soldiers and for America.

We will also vote to have the men and women who are injured cared for–and it won't just be lip service. We will never forget their sacrifice.

Obama 08

Jay   April 30th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I'm ashamed of Obama fans…You guys are just pathetic. You guys are going to divided our party with all your hateful comments.

HH   April 30th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Another reason to not let the Clitons anywhere near the White House-

""""This time Bill will have nothing to do"""""

Look what he did when he has a job.

tidho   April 30th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

How is it possible that it won't go down if it was George Bush's fault?, lol. Finally some recognition that global market conditions (Chinese and Indian demand) are the true cause.

I hope the media can stop giving Rev Wright free publicity long enough to mention that Hillary's gas tax scheme is idiotic. Sure i'd like lower gas prices but you can't fund it by charging oil companies. When you add operating costs to a corporation they do one of two things 1) cut jobs to offset the cost, or 2) raise their prices.

Chriss   April 30th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Yes, let's borrow more money from the Chinese to pay for the "tax holiday" and send the funds to the Middle East. What a stroke of genious! While we're at it, let's tax the oil companies who will in turn raise gas prices to cover that expense.

I wonder if Billarys are behind the North Carolina robo-calls attempting to disenfranchise voters likely to vote Obama?

see dailykos

Travis   April 30th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Barack has cut his albatross, but Hillary unfortunately can't cut hers.

O8ama

Diing   April 30th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Whatever happen to "Vote your hope not fear."

Carrie   April 30th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Judging by her economic plan, Hillary knows even less about economics than Bill does, or both are willing to peddle what they know is false.

The problem with the gas price is the similar problem with the housing bubble, both products of the deregulation from the Clinton administration. The dollar is falling, the investment refuge is moving from real estate to oil. Fix the speculation! That's something that Hillary will not do, because she's part of the problem.

Sure   April 30th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Which is why we need alternative fuels…..which Hillary supports.

Patrick   April 30th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Oil companies have been investigated time and time again for market manipulation and haven't been found ONCE to have ever done anything wrong. It's troubling that Senator Clinton fails to understand the basic laws of supply and demand.

gerald strother   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

BILL YOU ARE ALL (BULL)

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Whether you are a Hillary supporter or not, there is one thing Bill Clinton does know and that's economics and how money works. I support Obama but if Hillary is the nominee she will get my vote.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I couldn't agree with your more Mr. President, it is not a renewable source of energy. The best thing we can do right now is move towards biofuel, Brazil is way ahead of us on that. They've move to biofuel after the oil embargo in the 70's. Hillary has a good plan how to do it, the biggest problem their would be less food supply in the world market, we would be using corn, soybeans, peanuts for biofuel. USA is the bread basket of the world, but we have to take care first of our own backyard before we start worrying of our neighbor's backyard. Countries like Philippines is now moving towards renewable energy, there's a plant that produces natural diesel, their government is funding the planting of such plant for biodiesel. The engine don't have to be modified to use it.

African American woman- pA   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

You guys suck!

yOU JUST WANT TO JUMP ON CLINTON FOR NOTHING…

HE IS TELLING THE TRUTH >>>>

WE NEED ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

HONESTLY, AS A OBAMA AND HILLARY SUPPORTER, the Obama freaks are really scaring me and turning me off to him. I just cant stand to see the party beating up on the Clinton's. This is a competition and they are trying to compete! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT? Do democrats have to try to jump on him every chance that they get. Geeez you guys are far worst than the republicans!

As a lifelong democrat of 20years I am ashamed of my party…

I will be voting Independent in Nov. bc I cant stand my party anymore. We eat our own. We deserve to lose.

It will actallly make me happy to see McCain in office in January….Sad!

Tim   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Sure propose a short term fix just to get votes without knowing the long range impact of such actions shows just how out of touch the Clinton camaign is with the ecomony. She was right about one thing jobs, jobs, jobs. But what she didn't tell us is that we will lose jobs, jobs, jobs.

Obama 08

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

GREAT WISDOM?

WE GOT THAT FROM BUSH.

WE DID NOT ASK NOR WANT HIS OPINION.

After further review,Texas   April 30th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

There is one way to get lower oil prices.Take over the oil companies.

God   April 30th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

You mean the great God Obama won't be able to fix it?

But only HE can do everything for all people, at all times…

Well with constantly changing, morphing, evolving rhetoric at least.

Dump the Obama.

Mary   April 30th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Economists said that since refineries cannot increase their supply of gasoline in the space of a few summer months, lower prices will just boost demand and the benefits will flow to oil companies, not consumers.
"You are just going to push up the price of gas by almost the size of the tax cut," said Eric Toder, a senior fellow at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center in Washington.”
I love this line from Obama "This (Hillary & McCain’s bad idea) isn't an idea designed to get America through the summer, it's an idea designed to get them through an election."

Mike   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I've heard so much about Wright but I'm still waiting to hear about voter suppression Robo calls in NC being placed by Clinton Supporting Non profit…. Ahhhh voter suppression Karl Rove would be proud. Or Peter Paul … After all these will be issues the GOP will use.

Tammy - KCMO   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

" that would give consumers a price break at the pump this summer. "

As Obama says - a temporary fix which will solve nothing. People need to buy smaller cars, car pool and learn to conserve our resources. Less demand and the prices should hopefully go down.

Why is that so hard for people to figure out???

Quit make promises that won't solve anything and start looking for an answer that will lead us to the solution. This is why I'm voting for Obama.

josephcast   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Um, no this is not innovative.

Bob Dole ran against Bill Clinton with this stupid gas tax holiday idea. This policy is more stale than a popcorn fart.

Mere pandering on Clinton's part. Google "gas tax holiday economists", every single one agrees this is a horrible idea that is only going to increase gas prices in the long run, and rid our infastructure of needed funds.

Sharon in Minnesota you should know better. I'm a Minnesotan too, and I seem to remember a bridge falling into the river due in part to a lack of funding. Our infrastructure can't afford this loss.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Hillary has requested 2.3Billion in earmarks for the year 2009. ( no this is not a typo) Do you folks know what she plans to do with this huge amount of money? She has most of it earmarked for her home state of New York, not Pennsylvania, not Indiana, not North Carolina, not any of the other states that she pretends to care so much about. (just to get your votes) You can check this out for yourselves on huff post. Seeing that earmarks have been a political touchy subject, I would have thought that cnn would report on this.

James   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

No doubt something needs to be done. I really don't think McCain cares or will do anything about it.

HILLARY IS THE ONE…..GO HILLARY GO!!!!

I saw it   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Di you hear?

Obama walked on water…. but then Rev Wright came along and outshone him by rising on the 3rd day.

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

BIll and Hillary are has been. They're liars too.

Joseph, NY, NY   April 30th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

As Obama said when he first got into politics and helping the community Wright told him to start going to church since he didn't attend one or wasn't religious, in other words political positioning because you can’t have a US politician who is not church going. Too bad he picked the wrong church. I don’t believe Wright is not the same man he meet 20 years ago I believe Wright is and always will be the same man and Obama is once again positioning himself politically. Do or say anything to get elected. Same old same old he claims not to be, a hypocrite and a liar is what he is.

David Goldman for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

WE CAN THANK HIS HILLIE & HER VOTE FOR

THE IRAQ WAR FOR THAT BIT OF GOOD NEWS.

TAKE WARHILLIE WITH YOU & GO SOMEWHERE,

ANY WHERE, JUST NOT HERE.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

China and India is now getting heavy industrialized, they are buying oil to support their economy; that's the reason price of oil now is up to $100/barrel. We have to take advantage of lands we have and plant soybeans, corn, peanuts and turn them into biofuel, that will cut our consumption of oil at least 50% if not more. Carmakers also must start building engines that can use 50 miles per gallon AT LEAST. The technology to do it is there.

Eugene   April 30th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I agree with former President Clinton.

open your eyes   April 30th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

from aware April 29th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Hillary Clinton 2008 and 2012 - Solutions not cheap talk!

Obama is neither authentic nor credible. Wright is right. Obama just says what he has to say as a politician.

Obama obviously knew all about Jeremiah Wright and his ideology for 20 years. Also, from Barack's comments in San Francisco and Michelle's comments they both agreed with their pastor to a large degree. Then, there is the fact that they have continued there with their two young daughters.

Interestingly, Obama was most angry about Wright's comments about him. Sounds like an arrogant, narcissistic chip off the old block!

FIRST PERSON TO TELL THE TRUTH   April 30th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

MAN I AM SURE BUSH LOVES THIS AND CLINTON IS JUST BEING HONEST. THAT IS WHY CLINTON IS THE GO GREEN PRESIDENT.

I WISHED EVERYONE WOULD GO RESEARCH ALL CANDIDATES AND HOW THEY WORKED THERE WAY UP. GO ONLINE YOU MIGHT LEARN SOME REAL FACTS….JUST A THOUGHT

Clinton and Obama supporters   April 30th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

So I will save only $35 dollar for a whole summer that is about a $1.70 a week off of 85-90 dollars. This is straight politics. Think about it the tax that they want to give us pays for the roads and over 300,000 road workers. Gas will rise due to demand and we will be back in the 70's. Also, you will need the entire house of Congress and the Senate to all agree in 2 weeks. Then you have to make sure that Bush doesn't VEOT it. What an idiot you are if you really believe it.

Wake up and stop listening to politicians. People will say anything to get the presidency.

Jeff, IN   April 30th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

A top economic advisor said that the Clinton and McCain plan is ludacris.
He stated that Senator Obama's plan made sense. Americans must know that these two will be George W. Bush all over again. Vote for CHANGE.

Obama 08.

Florida For Obama   April 30th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

L.O.L.

Keep talking Bill, keep on talking. We don't mind a little boost here in the Obama campaign.

Woohoo!   April 30th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

If Obama wins the nomination, this Dem is riding the tide to the Republican Party. He is a joke - and his supporters (the ones who are screaming HOPE and CHANGE) are a disgrace. If you support the man, then please do so - with some dignity. You claim to want peace in Iraq while at the same time viciously attacking Hillary supporters and Republicans (odd, considering you also claim that Obama will work well with the Republicans). SPIT!

RFP   April 30th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

The price of oil is so high because the US Dollar is worth so little. People are buying oil and investing in oil because they don't want to put their money in the US economy. We need to get back on the gold standard. If you compare the rise in oil prices to the rise in gold prices, it's comparable. End the Fed and get back on the gold standard.

Ms. Smith   April 30th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Everything President Clinton is saying makes perfect sense, given the demand that India and China are currently making on the world's oil supply. That demand will only increase, as other nations also seek to modernize their economies. Thus, President Clinton's conclusions seem reasonable. Perhaps energy experts might debate this point with the former President and present another scenario. However, most of the rabid Obama supporters on this page show their basic ignorance of economics and supply side theory in a global market.

Just once — try not to attempt to shoot the messenger. Also, try a little basic respect for a man who left the USA economy in better shape than it had seen for decades. Our current dilemma may be rightfully dropped at the door of President Bush and his administration's regulatory, trade, and foreign policy. But to suggest Bill Clinton doesn't understand the U.S. economy is just stupid!

Brad in Missouri   April 30th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Those Obama supporters who are eagerly counting Superdelegates as they come in are forgetting one crucial fact… Superdelegates can change their minds at any time! There is no math to this game until time runs off the clock. Just dig in and wait. Nothing will be decided until DNC. And I am pretty sure it will add up for Hillary. btw… Gallup poll has her ahead nationally despite all the states the Obama "won." Knowing what we all do now, who will those state choose in November? That is what is important to Superdelegates.

HP Boston   April 30th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Looks like the terrorist have won. We do not need to fear bombs or attacks. Our country is owned lock stock and Barrel (OIL) by foreign countries.
We no longer have faith in any part of this government or the big biz power brokers who have sold us down the river for cheap labor , lower taxes, and the almighty millions of dollars they make.
We should be terrified, we have been invaded and the pain has just begun.
LOU DOBBS for president!

Mike NYC   April 30th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Wake up people! If we took all the money we have spent on the Iraq war and put it into R&D for an alternative fuel we would be there already.

Instead we have chosen to sacrafice hundreds of thousands of lives not just our own but innocent iraqs to continue on the path of distruction of oil. Not only is it raising our cost of living but also harming the environment and giving us terrible reputation across the world.

Why didnt we just take that money and invest it in finding a new way energy source…

Ca Native   April 30th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Everyone in the US can thank the tree-hugging liberals for our oil situation!!

Why?? ANWR - the largest oil fields in the world but tree-huggers forcing liberals in congress to block exploration.

Robert in Toronto,ON   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

It is so unfair that Bill Clinton gets to campaign for Hillary and Chelsea…who does Barack have - Michelle. That's 2 on 3 at best. And one is an ex-president! And if (heaven help us) Hillary were to win the White House…you gotta know that Bill Clinton will muck it up for her in there - the two of them are DISASTERS and need to go away.

Pam   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

So he's admitting that this gimmick of repealing the gas tax for 3 months won't work. Thanks Bill!

Mark   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

The clintons are hedging their bets again.

Cynthia Harrell   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Who cares what the Ex- First Black President has to say. Like someone wrote go find Monica ..or Jennifer or Kathy or Paula Jones…..

ML Holmes in OKC   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I lived in Alaska when the Prudoe Bay pipeline was completed and the AK gov. was happy to have $12-$14 a barrel for oil and I can remember filling up my car for $2.00 worth of gas. How times change. I also agree with Bill Clinton. The existing oil supply is spread over many more countries and the US has not developed more oil off the coasts of Florida or California. Developing ANWAR now would be too expensive for the amount of oil recovered. High fuel prices are here to stay. A tax gas holiday would only help marginally for a very short time. The oil companies should pay higher taxes unless they explore and develop more fields immediately.

for Obama   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Follow the superdelegates… they are falling like PINheads for Obama

Trish- PA   April 30th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Gee, Bill. Thanks for the hope! What a moron. Please Indiana. Please end this mess and get this man and his pantsuit wearing ego trip of a lying wife out of my face. We tried to do it in Pa but there were just too many people there who like a good lie. Or in Bill's case, lay? I just don't get the appeal of these old-school Washington typical politicians. Experienced Washington politicians got us into this mess. How on earth can you think that the same old thing will get us out of this mess?

Obama 08

Larry Dickman - Des Moines, IA   April 30th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

President Clinton is correct. Oil is never going to be below $100 a barrel again. Alternative fuels through corn are not the answer either, since it takes more fuel to convert it to ehtanol. What we need is to increase production here in the US, search for other alternatives for fuel, and begin drilling off of Alaska and in Alaska.

By putting a tax on the Oil Companies, that is going to stop them from spending money on Research and Technology.

Sante   April 30th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Fox, I still do not know who is that guy Obama and why he deserves sooo much attention?
What he has done sooo out standing for the country? Controversies one after others!
Is that the best that we can have out of 300 000 000?

And one more question: Why Hillary Clinton is not good enough for us? Oh, yaaa, she is not that cool and entertaining!!!
We do not need serious and heard working President and beside she is a woman! That is not cool at all!!

Love you Hillary!

Jessie   April 30th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I will rather have Bill in the White House again than Obama-rosa as the First Lady any time. That woman just screams "socialist" to me. Have your heard any of the latest speeches:

"The truth is, in order to get things like universal health care and a revamped education system, then someone is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more." She'd come Tuesday to meet with 50 working women who filled a room at a Harrisburg preschool, anxious to talk to Barack Obama's wife 4/8/08 tuesday.

Obama-rosa is Kim Jong-il in a dress!!

JFK   April 30th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Bill is completely right. Oil will never go that low again or for very long.

American Girl   April 30th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Isn't he contradicting Hillary?

"There is a limited amount of oil in the ground and everyday more and more people can afford to buy it so they are gonna bid the price up"

Taking cut, causes people to drive more, which increases the demand on the limited amount of oil and then oil companies will raise the price becuse of their inventories.

indy dem   April 30th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

A gas tax holiday is not "innovation." So what will happen when the summer is over? A tax-hike? Didn't she promise not to do that? This is a cheap trick to pick up a few shortsighted voters.

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

GOOD NEWS FOR THE CLINTON,MCCAIN & BUSH STOCKS.

THE WAR WAS REAL GOOD FOR YOU GUYS,

NOT SO GOOD FOR US.

Renee St.Louis   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

The Hll and Bill show continues to go. Please SD end this madness and nominate Obama already. He is the man for the job.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Why is Bill stepping into it again?

KJ   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

This is nothing, but typical political promises for votes…we're all use to that from the Clintons. Come on, does Senator Clinton honestly believe that we're going to believe in her "gas tax holiday"? Do not insult our intelligence.

How is this going to help the average family when there is so much more needed. Why all of a sudden is she putting together this solution when she did nothing in the Senate as the prices soared and have been for the last 4 years. As a matter of fact, none of the candidates did anything. Of course now Senator's Clinton and McCain have proposed their solutions and Senator O'Bama has not come forward with his…if he has one. I believe he was right yesterday when he made a statement about this is only a typlical political ploy for votes, but he too needs to come forward with his proposal/ solution so the American people can make a choice on this subject.

I can honestly say that I will NEVER vote for Senator Clinton because she will say/do anything to get elected…many, many folks in Va. feel this way so I do not see her carrying this State if she is the nominee. Yes, Senator O'Bama will carry this state. We do not register in this state as a Republican or Democrat so before some folks think I'm all for Senator O'Bama please think again.

I am for the best candidate who will/can change the course of this country. Enough is enough of this typical political promises, solutions…etc. Can we move forward with a Democratic nominee who will put "us" first and not their political agendas. This country is suffering and what's going to happen to us future retirees and our 401K, IRA's…etc. If we do not change the course of this country we and our children are going to face some very tough times.

Please Senator Clinton, step a-side for this country and your party. You and President Clinton had your time in the White House and we do not need another Clinton administration.

ABC…Anyone But Clinton.

Cherry   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Bill don't have a clue about what is important to the American People. Today we had Hillary riding in a pick up truck and Bill on a flatbed. What they want do for a buck. Also Hillary paid the 70.00 for the ride Bill.

My point is if Hillary and Bill wasn't so racist in this race it would be fine to vote for Hillary but she is lying and through her teeth. First she lived in Scranton PA, now she lives in Indianna. Tell me if anybody or somebody know where she lived? Bill and Hillary can't lower the gas taxes people because she ain't the Prez.

Do anyone think Bush will let her run the White House and voice her opinon. No way the only thing he would say when she calls him at 3:am, is what do Hillary want , by gosh some people think they can run over people and do what they want and say. Not this time Hillary you and Bill had your chance and didn't use it so when you move you lose.

Obama 08

wwf   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Think on this for just a moment. If we can kill people while sitting in a room hundreds of miles away, put men on the moon, along with all of the rest of our high tech, including machines that do the work of real people, why is it that we cannot have cars and trucks getting 40-50 mph.? Seems to me that neither the auto industry or the oil companys want us to. Think about it. More mpg means less gas used. Less gas used means less money for the oil companys. Don't even think that ethenol is the cure. That is the biggest joke yet! We have oil wells capped in the gulf, yet buy our oil overseas. Other countrys are drilling off of our shores. We have more than enough oil in North America to supply our needs. Oh, a vaction from the gas tax. Yeah, right. Where does the money come from in the mean time to keep our roads up? As much as I would like to see a vaction, common sense says it is crazy even to think it.

@americans   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Bill Clinton: High oil prices here to stay

Hillary Clinton: Lower oil prices when I win the White House

Typical of the Clinton's doublespeak - Bill say one thing and Hillary campaign with the opposite.

I just dont trust what to believe with the Clinton's!

This campaign is all about political posturing, ego trip and self-serving interest for a presidential family who made $100 millions after they left the White House!

give me a fresh face who is a complete break from the past - Obama '08!

jason   April 30th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Read the article with the head of Shell. Far left leaning liberals are helping keep the cost high by stonewalling production and exploration in this country. If we just allowed drilling in california and Alaska prices would immediately start to drop because our demand would be slashed on the world market. Drilling is very safe the enviornmental worries that everyone has are ghost tactics at best. I am a democrat who says we need this along with alternative energy to get us off foreign oil and increase OUR economic stake in energy. Tankers cause the spills and enviornmental problems when they run aground or get caught in storms. This can be averted. Alaska and California have to be opened up.
Jason
Califfornia.

VMCal   April 30th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Why dont' they open drilling in alaska again? Isn't it true that we could have all of the oil we need if we did? That may solve some of the problems we are having with oil if that's true.

TEXAN   April 30th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

For the record that was McCain's idea not Hillary's one ????? again the Clintons stealing ideas…. Not a Surprise.

By the way that is not an idea that will work, wouldn't save enough money to families…Do not let the Clintons foolish you!

Sory   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Bill you and Hillary can't change you clothes without a squabble so how can you say Hillary will change the gas tax for the summer. What forum is she going against to make this happen.

CW4Barak   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Thanks for the optimism Billary….you have $109M to live off of for the rest of your life…all we have is HOPE….so don't kill it! Tell your wife to keep her $30 or so bandaid to the gas problem, while creating even bigger ones….she sure is not very fiscally savvy is she! But just like she did to poor people in Ohio and in Pennsylvania lying to them that she understands their struggle and that she didn't support NAFTA , when she did and benefitted financially. Here she goes again tricking poor people into thinking this gas tax is a GREAT idea….if McCain proposed it first, we know something is wrong!

Obama '08

Edgar LLyobi   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter but it is what it is! What Bill said is true but most people here are too dumb to see past their dinner time: let alone the future. They're just waiting for a rude awakening. None of the presinential candidates are gonna help you ease the pain on the pump because the population is growing rapidly while oil, like many other things, is a finite resource

fred   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Bill is right….it will never come back down.

We need someone with brains and that person is Hillary!!!

Go Hillary!!

indy dem   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Ethanol is another cheap trick to pick up voters in the midwest. It is not a viable option. Only one candidate has the courage and braintrust around him to really innovate and his name is Obama.

Peter in Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Clinton is correct on price. He is wrong on solutions.
Recent price estimates are for $150 per barrel in 2000 and $225 by 2012. This will happen regardless of America's wishes or plans.
Short term relief involving gas taxes compensated by Windfall Profits taxes is a little like placing a new mortgage on the house in order to buy a cheeseburger. Better to use the income tax system, giveaways or writeoffs to accomplish the short term goals.
Bill, like Hillary hasn't got a clue on Energy or more specifically they actually do have a clue and are doing what they are best at….running for office.

scott   April 30th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

At least they talk issues and not personal issue judgement all the time and whats worst the TV channels keep giving him free airtime. to say He is like a uncle………..I never knew this man ……..I only wrote a book with his sermon title. ……….OH the mentor is not a mentor………..he was just my pastor…………the pastor is a liar……..whats funny is 2 weeks ago all the bobots were also defending the rev now they all say hes crazy……..didn't take them 20 yrs I guess………he will never win

Deb, IN   April 30th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

The problem can't be fixed overnight……at least she is coming up with something…..what's Obama proposed? Oh wait he's going to raise taxes…..yeah that will help. I need the extra money it will pay 3 months worth of water bills for me.

Baron Hill of Indiana just committed political suicide backing Obama!!!!
You lost my vote for re-election Baron.

Debby   April 30th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I am so sick of African Americans saying Bill Clinton has lost their respect or he played the race card, or they were going to vote for Hillary blah blah blah. Vote for whom you believe in and stop making excuses why.

Bayou Joe   April 30th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

As a 4th Generation Hispanic from The Lone Star State, I never had any respect for former President Bill Clinton. He disgraced the Whitehouse with his sexual encounters on a personal level, but also he allowed Bin Laden to get away and in return we were attacked in our own land.

This is the same concern I have about Barak Obama and his connections to Kenya and his cousin who is an avowed Muslim
and currently waging war in that country.

No Bama or Clinton

Alex   April 30th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

He may be right…?!
there is no end in sight as of yet…..tough times….
I like Hillarys plan for a price break on fuel in the summer season….
smart idea and could be a good move if done…who knows…?!
Some people out there are showing our former President alot of disrespect and I think it is wrong and he did a wonderful job as our leader…i remember and things were good too in the 1990 s….so was the ecomomy too and employment and wall street too!!!
funny how everyone wants to forget or erase that fact which is truth!!!
Not very nice things said out there…..WE ARE AMERICANS…..WE ARE BETTER THAN THIS!!
Thank You….

Right on Day1   April 30th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Uncle Sam April 30th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

It turns out the gas tax holiday proposed by Sens. McCain and Clinton could actually save our country billions of dollars due to the effect that lowered transportation costs would have on our general economy.
___________________________

Who ever suggested that to you is flat out lying. The holiday is only 3 months. Prices will not be adjusted, if anything companies will keep the extra savings to make up for lost profits.

2ndly demand increases naturally during the summer. If people drive more due to a perceived price break, the price will be go up due to higher demand.

Lastly, READ BETWEEN THE LINES YOU SHEEP! He just contradicted Hillary. He is saying prices are high due to increasing demand. Hillary is saying the prices are high due to market manipulation, so with regulation it will come down. I believe he is correct. So the price of oil will not come down Sharon Minnesota.

The Clintons just want to get back in the white house.

Deana, CA   April 30th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Well said Herman. And your story is the same as many African Americans.

Hillary had my vote, because I didn't know Barack. Now I realize, I really didn't know Hillary. After Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, I know more about her than I'd care to know.

Obama 08

Susan MO   April 30th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

We hope something can be done because, if not, the high gas prices are going to badly hurt our country.

And it is OK for him to campaign for his wife!!!!!!

Hillary 08 :)

Gina - Lancaster, PA   April 30th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

There's no doubt we need to find some long-term solutions to our oil dependency.

Perhaps a start would be to not accept large campaign donations from big oil special interest groups and lobbyists like Hillary has!

But please… you can keep my $28 that this would save over the summer. Or how about this idea… whatever I SAVE from this "price break at the pump"… I will donate to Barack Obama's campaign!

Who's in with me?

Daniel Stevens   April 30th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

There are 2 problems I have with the gas tax holiday.

1. It won't offer any real relief and doing either means getting the approval of congress. So it's an easy way to pander, much like the so called stimulus package. Folks if you were 3x your income over your head in debt would you offer to give away money?

2. It doesn't address the part of the problem that would really make a difference. If we are going to drop a part of the gas tax we should drop it for commercial vehicles so that it would give a drop in overall cost to all American businesses (now theres a republican idea) and at least helps hold total costs for everyone down. This would be true over the summer months when all demand will go up and that will affect all consumer costs.

Mike - Texas   April 30th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Congress could always allow OUR oil companies to drill offshore (where foreign comanies are currently drilling) or they could allow us to drill in Colorado, or in ANWR. But no, Congress has decided that our citizens do not need access to these areas, even though they possess more oil reserses than Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia combined.

It is time to tell Congress to "get with the program" and stop hurting US citizens.

I have stated this numerous times before, but CNN always sensors my statements on this issue.

EMILIO- TORONTO   April 30th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

One of the biggest shareholders of Exxon oil, the ROCKEFELLERS, has made it known ,that Exxon needs to change the status quo on delivering energy, and start looking at other sources, like ethanol. This was just announced to day. BARACK OBAMA,has made that a central strategy of his energy platform, while CLINTON, AND MACAIN, simply want to introduce a band aid, short term solution to the problem, by supporting a summertime tax break at the pumps. Robbing Peter to pay Paul is not a solution, bridges and roads need to be maintained, has CLINTON AND MACAIN forgotten the bridge collapse tragedy in Minneapolis last year?

Come together   April 30th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Im just not buying into this whole gax tax holiday thing. The savings dont really seem to justify what we are giving up.

As for our oil dependancy, its just something we as Americans are going to have to learn to live with and change our lives around (ie reducing our consumption). It will be hard for a while but eventually I think we will be better off. We are just now starting to feel the pinch that other countries have been experiancing for a much longer time.

I think that too many people are not willing to give up any of their comforts to benefit the greater good. We want it all and we want it cheap….

Carrie in Texas   April 30th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Bill - if high oil prices are here to stay, how is your wife's gas tax holiday proposal ($28 per avg American) going to be a "REAL SOLUTION" to the ongoing problem of high energy prices?

Billary are talking out of both sides of their mouths as usual. Anything for votes.

ds   April 30th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Why don't we hear this from Hillary instead of Bill? Clever.

No matter, a windfall tax on the oil companies would go further than HRC's plan. The oil companies have no incentive to invest in other fuel sources–why should they so long as they can make a killing at the pump? Congress should create a penalty for not investing in alternatives or a reward for doing so.

chris   April 30th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

"that would give consumers a price break at the pump this summer"

yea, a whopping $50 savings for the entire summer! why not "get in touch" and push a long term solution like the other candidate?

Nikki   April 30th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

So what's the SOLUTION, Bill?

Rae   April 30th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

CNN, MSNBC Hardball & Verdict actually all the channels ..ask "will the Wright issue go away??"
If you guys would let it go away it would!!!
Who invited Wright to speak at the National Press Club Conference???have your pick: republican party supporters and/or Clinton Supporters..
Someone said ( after the Pa. primary) was: the only way Obama might lose the nomination is if something comes to light to weaken Obama's image. All of the press, radio, TV,m newspapers ..have your pick… are doing the job of keeping the Wright issue alive..for whose benefit???

sherrie50   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

You may not want BC's opinion or HC, but in the end you will be begging for it. OB is shadow, and has fooled all of you who are not sophicated to know the truth. No blinders for me!

Jennie Ramsey   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Wasn't there a 5 Cent increase in gas tax during the Clinton Administration (early to mid 90's) that Billy asked for and he got, which by the way we are still are paying it. Ask Ed Shults, they were discussing that on his show. I think it was this past Monday. Apparently that is another reason why Clinton and McCain's gas holiday plan won't work.

Jane, NC   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

President Clinton is probably right, and the gas tax holiday that Hillary is proposing, using oil profits tax to pay for it, is the best plan yet for at least temporary help at the pump. She also has the strongest plan yet to find and build sources of alternative energy.

Vee   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

It is a sad sad sad sad day for all Black people

One Black tries to come up

The other Black pulls him down

Pls my fellow black people- not this time..Not this time these weird divisive black leaders from Civil Rights era can steal our dream of seeing a Black President in this country…our dream our great future…

Obama is not Rev Wright…

Obama 08

Daniel Stevens   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Both candidates support a movement for alternative energy!

Linda. Boston, MA   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Hillary's new stumpt speech: "If you vote for me I'll give you $20! :)…. over the next 3 months… in $1 and $2 increments. Wow!"

Look byond   April 30th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

The clintons should not be worried about high gas prices, they own a share of the oil money with the Saudis, and guess how they made $109.million.

These people, (the Clintons) would not feel a thing,because they don't even buy gas. Everything is been done for them, even their groceries.
Do you think thelClintons' feel your struggle or pain.

Hell NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul   April 30th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

He is using a fear tactic to try to push Hillary's gas tax holiday. Oil will definitely not stay above $100 after Bush leaves the White House. Bill knows that. The U.S. has been building a stockpile of oil ever since 9/11 which is larger than it's ever been. The Saudis say that there is plenty of supply in the system right now and current prices have a 30%+ speculation price built in. The low dollar value and the war in Iraq are two huge factors in the cost of oil and once we get a new President who can handle these issues and get America on track these prices will come down quicker than Bill can sneak his mistresses out the back door.

David Goldman for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

WE ARE FEELING THE NAFTA & IRAQ EFFECT BILL.

DO YOU KNOW , WHO WE HAVE TO THANK FOR THAT?

OH!!!! ITS YOU & HILLIE & MCCAIN & BUSH.

Real Change   April 30th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Ole three-dollar Bill is at it again.

josephcast   April 30th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

We can thank Bush for the increased oil– How many 100,000 of barrels has he taken off the market and stuck in the strategic reserve since he became President?

Want cheaper oil? Tell him to release some of those.

Obatala for obama   April 30th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

the top economists in this counry with no party affiliations said today ina good article in Yahoo……….because CNN will not publish facts, specially if htey speka the truth about clinton

that McCain and clinton proposals owuld only bring higher prices and get us the regular people in deeper economic crisis……….so there yu ahve it, just go to google

why is cnn so in love with billary and specially with billy booo he does not care he is taking money from the saudis…… why the heck would he care they give him money and give him oil…………….

ohpleaseee get over the clintons..

WAKE UP PEOPLE!   April 30th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Ok, great Bill. So AFTER the summer everyone can get back to not feeding the kids once the gas tax is implemented back.

Come on people, see it for what it is, PONDERING.

Here's a question for Hillary during that circus stop at the gas station: How many fill up can you get with 109 millions?

And for those that have forgotten, BILL were is the donor list that we are still waiting for?

Barackin Out!!!!   April 30th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

A gas tax holiday is a quick fix. It will only be for THIS summer, what about next Fall??? The price of gas is going to continue to go up and once the holiday is over (this Fall) It will suddenly go up 18+ cents and that will hit our pockets harder than anything else. Come up with a real solution, we are adults, we are too old for the flashing lights and smoke, we see through the nonsense.
OBAMA 08!!!!!!
We vote here in NC next week, lets see what excuse Bill and Hill give for stayin in the race once they get blown out here…

trellskig   April 30th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

YES! She was endorsed by the oil company!

Will be appearing on the Oreilly factor tonight…hmmm

What's her motives? What are you up to Hillary?

Paulinus, Canada   April 30th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I think Bill is trying to imply that with his economics, he can bring it back down. No Bill, you are wrong. Hillary's support for the war in Iraq is the main reason why the price of oil is so high.

Bitter Allen Hissein from Visalia   April 30th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Well Bubba, I think with peak oil looming, you are correct in that oil will not go below $100 for any significant length of time. So what would the purpose of cutting the gas tax be other than a meaningless band-aid. Shouldn't Hillary be campaigning on upgrading our railroads, finding alternative energy and advocating energy conservation? No that makes too much sense for her, why do that when she can score cheap political points by adopting McCain's ideas.

Ken   April 30th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

You gotta love the reality of a king, no matter which one he happens to be experiencing at the moment. But let's take a look at the reality where only the number of opened refineries determines the price of oil, and not oil's ultimate availablilty in the ground. Then why hasn't that patriot, [R] savior, and economic champion Bush opened hundreds of new refineries to drive the cost of oil and gas way down, as the king supposes Clinton should have done when he was president? Why Bush must be an laughable idiot! ….by king's own logic.

The sad thing is, all you neo-reality kings out there that put this current cretin-in-charge in office — TWICE — are having real difficulty in understanding that no matter HOW you try to justify your pathitic failure with twisted logic, YOU elected someone so pathetic, he is an IDIOT in any reality — and by the logic I learned in school, therefore so are YOU!

Tex's   April 30th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Since 2001, InfoUSA has paid Bill Clinton $3.3 million, although it’s not at all clear what he was supposed to do for the money — other than fly on the company’s jet for vacations and golf games with InfoUSA’s CEO. InfoUSA CEO, Vin Gupta, has made the InfoUSA corporate jet available for the Clintons to travel in style to Hawaii, Switzerland and Jamaica — at a cost of more that $900,000

These are the con artist who take advantage of our seniors and Hillary Clinton knows about it. As long as the Clinton's get paid it alright!!!!

history repeats   April 30th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

hey herman, your saying your voting for obama because he won iowa? why because you vote for who you think will win!? also tell me why you liked bill clinton after the monica lewinsky scandal but NOW you lost respect for him? what has he done so bad since then??? and as for the fact that you are "african american" it sounds a little suspect i dont know any black person that calss themselves an african american. i only see that term used by the media and white people……

Kel from Auburn AL   April 30th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I've got to admit that although I disagree with nearly all of Bill's comments that make it into the news, I love it when he opens his mouth because it's so good for Obama's campaign every time I hear about it.

They're both liars. Send them home.

Obama 08!

Tex's   April 30th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Since 2001, InfoUSA has paid Bill Clinton $3.3 million, although it’s not at all clear what he was supposed to do for the money — other than fly on the company’s jet for vacations and golf games with InfoUSA’s CEO. InfoUSA CEO, Vin Gupta, has made the InfoUSA corporate jet available for the Clintons to travel in style to Hawaii, Switzerland and Jamaica — at a cost of more that $900,000

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I THINK THESE PEOPLE THINK WE ARE A

NATION OF MENTALLY & MORALLY DEFICIENT

INDIVIDUALS, BASED ON WHAT THEY TRY

TO SELL US. & THEN MAYBE THEY HAVE A POINT.

LOOK AT WHO WE HAVE BEEN VOTING FORE.

Bob in Des Moines   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

The attacks from the Obama camp are only driving us further apart. Obama is going for the nomination right now - not the presidency. You people better shape up if you want to have any "hope" of seeing your candidate in the White House. You NEED Hillary's supporters to make that happen - don't burn your bridges.

Paris   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

What did you do Mr. Clinton about the oil shortage for the 8 years you were in the office?
You should have taken preventive measures to stop this from happening. Your lack of action on Iran is a huge part of this problem.
What did you do? You had the power and the people behind you.
What did you do?

Ellie   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

OKAY Bill…

So how about dishing out some of that $109 million and filling up our gas tanks why don't cha. Hillary can even help pump the tanks and Chelsea can clean the windshields!!

What a jerk, as if Americans DON'T know how HIGH the price of gas is. This may comes as a surprise Bill, but we DO actually work and drive OUR cars to work. Americans are not driven around by Chauffers and private jets.

When was the last time either Bill or Hillary has ever PAID for gas?? Do they even drive themselves? Yeah right.

Whose the elitist here?

Shut up Bill!!!

Brian M., Allentown   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

How much money will we save by cutting the gas tax for the summer? Thirty, maybe forty dollars? At this point, that doesn't even fill my gas tank. So where's the upside to this?

How can you tell me that this will be good for the American people?

We don't need more gas-efficient vehicles. We need cars that are completely independent of gas and oil. As long as we rely on it, gas prices will continue to rise.

With the high cost of oil, food prices rising, the sub-prime mortgage debacle, and jobs going overseas, we should be the largest third-world country in no time.

Deb in Texas   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I am sorry, but I refuse to believe anything the Clinton's say because you don't know what is the true and what is a lie.

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 30th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

You talk about ELITISM AND BEING OUT OF TOUCH, Hillary Rotten Clinton went on a trip to the gas station with one of her supporters, BUT get this, SHE DID NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO PUMP GAS!!

This woman probably hasn't pumped gas since when? 1980? So all that over talk about being a down home gal pal of rural white Americans is a BIG FACED LIE!! The most RURAL AMERICANS can do for Hillary is be her tax paying, vote for me, unemployed peasants as she rule that Clinton dynasty from the White House!

Darryl   April 30th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Please know the Real Bill Clinton " For Sale Bill"

InfoUSA has paid Bill Clinton $3.3 million, although it’s not at all clear what he was supposed to do for the money — other than fly on the company’s jet for vacations and golf games with InfoUSA’s CEO. InfoUSA CEO, Vin Gupta, has made the InfoUSA corporate jet available for the Clintons to travel in style to Hawaii, Switzerland and Jamaica — at a cost of more that $900,000

Astro   April 30th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

What a fine president Obama will be!
At 3AM Obama will make the WRIGHT decision:
throw everybody else under the bus–blame everybody else, anything
to escape responsibility and save himself!
Look out Obama's family and friends!
With Obama as a friend, you don't enemies! ;-)

Jason, San Diego   April 30th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

So, does this mean that cutting the gas tax won't really help? What's that? Cutting the gas tax will cut 300,000 jobs? So, the price of oil will stay high, your wife wants to lower gas prices marginally at the cost of 300,000 jobs, resulting in almost a half million people really not being able to afford gas.

Oh, yeah the best part about Hillary's plan to cut the gas tax over the summer: she'll still be campaigning! She acts like this will be her first executive decision. If Hillary or McCain win, God help us.

Just telling the truth   April 30th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Both the Clintons arses and have no business in politics. He's a big liar (I didn't have sex with that woman), and she's an even bigger liar (me and my daughter had to duck sniper fire all around). Lokk, the gas tax may very possibly need to be raisedd not suspended. Politicans like the Clintons and McCain will probably do as much harm to this economy as Bush has with their hair brain ideas. Over 300,000 highway and other related construction workers will lose their jobs as a result of their stupid wanna be somebody ideas. Obama has said that the truth is what going to help this country and its citizens. Not more Washington politics as usual. Both Clinton and McCain are starting to show exactly why senators aren't elected as presidents. Thet suck!ASnd they have a nerve to imply Obama is an elitest when neither of them have bumped gas in years and years. Clintons cheap stunts won't work! The folks in Indiana and North Carolina are on to you and none too soon. Unlike Pennsylvanians who apparently could less about how big a liar she is. Says a lot about their character doesn't it. Maybe they will see too that Obama is the best person for the jod after all.

Beverly   April 30th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Oh God God Love you. Hillary had a big plan this morning to solve the high price of gas , this is until the economist started agreeing with Obama , that the plans she and Mccain proposed won't work. In addition to taking funds from our infrastructure and bridges. I know she mis-spoke. Of course oil will not go below $100, if Opec wount't lower the price for Bush and he is hand holding buddies with Prince Bhandar they will not lower it for Hillary. Nor will we see any oil from Iraq even if we are there for 100yrs.

MurphyMorseJohnson   April 30th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Thank you Clintons and Bushes for nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jed in Texas   April 30th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

We went to war for oil.Where is it?

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 30th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Of course high prices are here to stay. This "tax holiday" is foolish and will hurt us in the long run. What the government and industry need to work together on are several ways to make more fuel efficient cars, and cars that don't need gasoline or anything to burn. Why hasn't there been any greater amount of increace in fuel efficency? Why are there SUV's that could fill the space of two compact cars? Who needs that kind of vehicle? If you have kids, a mini-van works just fine I know because I have one.

Tim, Atlanta GA   April 30th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/29/gas-tax-holiday-splits-cl_n_99296.html

Most analysts believe this gas tax holiday will actually increase oil prices!

Daniel, NY, NY   April 30th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

I LOVE BILL! ROck on! You are the best. Wish that we could have you for another 8 years.

HILLARY 08!

2012   April 30th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Wake up, Ba-CRAP-O-Rama supporters! It's not just $25 we're looking at! EVERYTHING you buy includes transportation cost. You stand to save hundreds just on groceries….oh….or at least your parents will, since it's they who pay for everything while you're cyber-masturbating on the computer all day…….

Life is good, you should get one!

lil   April 30th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

He should know he is the one who started the deregulation of oil
and gas companies. Hes also responsible for nafta, and the so called
columbian deal that he and penn made 800000 dollars from (each).

And lets not forget the negative campaign oh and brought race into
the campaign.
I cant understand why people can still vote for hillary.

Rena   April 30th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

CNN

It seems to me you all don't like anything but negative ads. I try to post postive ads and they never get posted. Try something different besides the trash you have been publishing.

Frantz (Atlanta)   April 30th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

LOL!!!!!!

keep talking Bill.

Bill clinton = J. Wright

60 years old White Lady   April 30th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

HIGHER TAXES ON OIL COMPANIES - means give more profit to Clinton's… The Clinton think american people are stupid. We deserve better than that.
Do not forget they get profit from theses companies…

T C   April 30th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Please, we don't have a chance! When the people that own your banking system also own your oil, you are pretty much screwed!

I don't think any of these candidates can really help us! There are people more powerful th