April 30, 2008
Posted: 03:37 PM ET

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 Clinton sharply criticized Wright Wednesday.
Clinton sharply criticized Wright Wednesday.

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton said Wednesday she personally took offense to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's recent comments, the New York senator’s harshest assessment yet of Barack Obama's former minister.

"I think it’s offensive and outrageous. I’m going to express my opinion, others can express theirs," Clinton told Fox’s Bill O'Reilly. "It is part of just, you know, an atmosphere we’re in today.”

The comments appear to be a shift in Clinton’s tone on the matter. On Tuesday she criticized Republican presidential nominee John McCain for not doing enough to stop Republican ads running in North Carolina and Mississippi that feature Wright's comments.

"I regret the efforts by the Republicans to politicize this matter," Clinton said of the ad.

Speaking at the National Press Club Monday, Wright did not back down from some of his controversial remarks, including those that seemed to suggest the U.S. government might be responsible for the spread of AIDS among African-Americans, and his equation of U.S. wartime efforts with terrorism.

Wright also said Obama was acting like a politician in denouncing his controversial sermons.

Speaking with reporters Tuesday, Obama said he was outraged with Wright's latest comments.

"What particularly angered me was his suggestion somehow that my previous denunciation of his remarks were somehow political posturing," Obama said, adding that Wright had shown "little regard for me" and seemed more concerned with "taking center stage."

Obama also said Wright's comments were not only "divisive and destructive," but they "end up giving comfort to those who prey on hate."

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Tess, TX   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Whatever Hillary says or does, will never please most of Obama supporters! They are bitter, angry, agressive, and soooooo hateful! Don't worry, if Obama get nominated, hundred of thousand Hillary supporters will stay home on the election day to watch John McCain get all the votes!

AMP   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Obama supports blaming Clinton for Wright's actions and ALL of BO's goof ups! Incredible!

Tammy - KCMO   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Hillary you just keep sinking lower and lower. I will never vote for you.

"The woman who organized Reverend Jeremiah Wright's event at the National Press Club, Monday, is a Hillary Clinton supporter. Barbara Reynolds is a member of the Press Club's Speakers Committee and coordinated the event."

You are not innocent by any means and are responsible more than anyone else for politicizing this. You aren't a Democrat – you are a Republican in sheeps clothing.

lewc   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Topics of Interest:

1. HRC's (current) pastor—Charges of Molestation of 7 year old

2. Peter Paul vs. The Clintons—17 Million Dollar Law Suit

These topics are being heard in the courts currently, so why can't we get some dialog in this regard from CNN?

wait a minute   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I don't understand how the Republicans got involved in Rev. Wright's trouble with Obama. McCain did not scold the woman who yelled at Hillary with unkind words and Dems jumped at him for not educating that voter. Now again, McCain is scolded for not educating Rev. Wright fiercely. What is wrong with freedom of speech? What did so many people die for? We are not a communist country and I want both my freedom of speech and Rev. Wright's. I disagree with his views on a lot of things, but I respect his right to speak up. I don't like Hillary to be in charge of my brain and my words. She even tried to correct Obama in a debate for using the wrong words.

Hillary should see "The People vs. Larry Flynt" to understand what it means by true democracy. I will fear to have a president who acts like a dictator in any country and call it democracy.

If Hillary were to be elected, we will have to learn democracy from Venezuela, whose citizens knew how to protect their democracy better than we do.

If Hillary were to be elected, American democracy will be stalled.
What is your choice?

I disagree with Rev. Wright's many ideas, but he should have the right to speech. We should encourage critical thinking, instead of forbidding some from speaking their unpopular mind.

Does Hillary understand what democracy really is?
Senator McCain certainly does in this aspect.

Shirley-Ohio   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

EVERYTIME HILLIARY OPENS HER MOUTH SHE LIES. SHUT UP HILLARY NOBODY CARES WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY AT LEAST I DON'T.

paulie_nj   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

RJW will not go away as long as Obama is in the picture. Obama himself said that RJW is/was is spiritual advisor, a man who was like a father to him, a family member and that he could not disown him any more than he could disown his own white grandmother. And now the hypocrite decides to disown RJW after he merely enforced the same comments that have been played over in sound bites. RJW is correct in staing that Obama has acted like a politician and is saying what he needs to say in order to win, just he did with NAFTA (wink, wink). For Obama to say he does not have the same views as RJW is absurd for someone who spent 20 years with the man. How can you be around someone for 20 years and not know and share his views? Let's get real people !!!

stage fright   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Truth be told,

I think Obama staged the public fight, to fool people into thinking that he does not agree with Wright and to stage a public distancing from him.

sunny   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

you people are idiots! Obama has a lengthy history of poor choices and a fear of answering any question that is not fluff. He is the emperor in the emperors new clothes. Prancing around with everyone afraid to say what is right in front of them. Finally exposed for what he is he double talks and lies.
Shame on him for not being truthful and honest and portraying himself as the victim. He has and will continue to cause a racial divide. It is very sad for all Americans. I am so happy his wife is "Finally" proud to be an American. Prejudge comes in all colors. It is lovely the hate she allows her children to hear in a place of worship. People can not continue to be victim of their own making. Everyone should be accountable for their actions!
Hillary comments are those of a person in a Presidential race. People expect those running to comment and be informed of current events.
Wake up!

Jot   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I have no doubt in my mind that all the Obamanias like reverend wright and everything he stands for. For them to attack Hillary because of her comments about the issues is pathetic. As a democratic, I pray to God if Obama is the nominee for McCain to win the general election, not because I don't like Obama but to punish those who support him

Franky   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

You know, Hillary makes me laugh. I mean, one day she doesn't mention about the pastor, another minute(or couple days later) she says how could someone attend the church, another minute she asked Senator McCain to "try" and pull down the ad in North Carolina and now, she says this. Come one guys, is no secret, Hillary is trying to earn extra points and since she has something to say when everybody has already said something, then she gives her opinion. No offense to Hillary but I never seen a girl who has more periods than Hillary….that woman is always on a rag. I'm out guys!

Anthony   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Senator Obama is in a pickle. He's known Rev. Wright for 20 years. He's attended his sermons and called the man his spiritual mentor. Wright officiated at his marriage and baptized his children. Obama knows how the reverend thinks and what he believes. Saying he didn't know is disingenuous. Obama will not win the nomination because of Revco, Wright, Ayers and whatever the Republicans decide to reveal next. I'm sure there's more out there . . . there must be. Hillary is right to be outraged. We should all be.

mike   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Obamamaniacs just want this to be over and they will rant on about HRC and what a bum she is just to divert attention from the facts. The fact is that BHO has shown poor judgement with both Wright and Ayers. It is perfectly legit to criticise him for that. If anyone is stuck on a spin cycle its BHO and his loony followers.

stephanie   April 30th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

As a Clinton supporter, I think that the only person to blame for Reverend Wright's statements are Reverend Wright. Obama and Clinton are not to blame.

Chido Williams   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

"I would not have remained in that church' thats Hillary pertaining to Obama. How come you kept Bill while he took advantage of our taxes money to screw Monica/JENNIFFER in the oval office and you still married to him. You never explained nothing to us.

Nora   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

HRC set up the whole thing on Monday.. Her supporter invited Rev Wr. to the press club… Clintons are so dirty… But this time we, the people, will stop you, liars.

J.S.   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hillary Clinton needs to go back to her multi-million dollar mansion in upstate New York with her kitchen sinks, her tax returns, her lies, her negativity, and her pickup trucks. She is no longer relevant. It's over for her. She has been defeated.

The Democratic Party needs to rally behind it's victorious nominee and focus on the real issue and the real battle.

John McCain and the GOP in November.

This is the most important issue!!! Hillary Clinton is not an important issue anymore.

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

NOT MAYA, NOT THIS WILL CHANGE THE VIEW WE

HAVE OF THE CLINTON HYPOCRITICAL SLEAZY POLITICS.

Chipster   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

60 years old White Lady – It isn't Hillary Clinton's place to comment, explain, apologize or otherwise address her husband's infidelity. Her most personal pain was a public spectacle and became part of a national witch hunt to try to find some sort of crime committed by the Clintons. $70 million later, there was still no crime even identified. Whitewater was nothing more than a failed real estate investment. How did it ever warrant investigation? Normally, at least some sort of evidence of a crime is required. Ken Starr only managed to prove that the President lied about an affair. $70 million is a lot for taxpayers to pay for that and Sen. Clinton had nothing to do with it. She has no need to explain her personal humiliation to anyone or why she chose to hold her family together. That is her business and completely irrelevant to her skills and impressive record of public service.

COLD HARD FACTS   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

HRC is speaking out about Sen Obamas former pastor for political gains only but she knows that Sen Obama is a true man of change and is tthe only person who can bring forth real change in Washington, because if he was the same old politician then he would bring up the fact that the Clintons former Pastor was just convicted of improper relations with a SEVEN YEAR OLD GIRL and he is going to jail . I am a black man born and raised in Memphis, TN I served 12 yrs in the military and currently working for the Federal Government as a DOD ARMY Civilian I say that to say this that i do not agree with everything Rev Wright says but there is some truth to some things he said not the aids, or terrorism comment but that there is two Americas one white and one black but he is free to think and say what he wants no matter how stupid he sounds saying it.

Aaron   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I will surely vote for Clinton.
Her dentist is better and is more patriotic.

harness   April 30th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

If we could harness all the wind blowing out of the Obama folks and use it for positive rather than negative purposes… we could power the nation.

No one is listening to you lying, hypocritical haters and your demagogue of aleader.

Henri   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

WHEN WILL MS. SLEAZEBAG DENOUNCE HER HUSBAND'S FILTHY ACTIONS…ADULTERY IN THE WHITE HOUSE…PERJURY…AND THEIR OTHER SINS? HRC = HYPOCRITE ROTTEN CLINTON! HER PEOPLE SET UP THE INTERVIEW WITH WRIGHT AND NOW SHE PRETENDS SHE IS WITH OBAMA ON THIS ONE. IT's RAINING MCCAIN BECAUSE OBAMA SUPPORTERS WOULD NEVER SUPPORT HER IF SHE STEALS THE NOMINATION!

Leo in Nevada   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

All of a sudden Obama is just distancing himself after 20 years of knowing the Rev.? Obama is no different from any other politician, he does what it takes and say what it takes to get elected. The man is unelectable and will lose to McCain. The man fails under pressure, he is no leader. He's not going to get out of this one with all the speech writers he has. I pitty da fool.

Jim Russell   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Let us not forget that the Clinton's will burn the village if necessary to win an election!

lola Planner, Houston, Texas   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

It's all politics–she thinks this weakens Obama.

Patrick from CA   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I feel sorry for all the OBAMAMANIACS out there!

Fools! Fools! Fools!

Something else is coming I am sure of it.

The closet has not been cleaned out yet…

Come out come out whoever you are…

Hillary '08

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

You Obama haters. You want to see negative, mean, vulgar. Go to any blog that says anything about Obama and you will see the same or worse being said about him. Stop being so naive.

matt   April 30th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

This is what the Karl Rove slander machine did in ’04 to Dean. Slander Dean with the “Scream speech”(Rev. Wright) and then repeat over and over that Kerry (Which is Hillary) is the most electable candidate. It’s the same game plan folks! Don’t fall for it again! They cannot criticize Obama’s words directly, because he is focused on the real issues.

John   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Nobody cares what you think Hillary!

joe   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Haha! Hillary is reaching again! 'What? Obama got good ratings for denouncing him? I want to denounce him too!' What a joke.

Aida   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Obama followers are supposed to be 'educated' and, if that's the case, it's proof our educational system is failing. Poor grammar, poor spelling and poor sentence structure. You should be studying and not spewing your tired hate on Hillary. Get a life and, more importantly, get a real education.

The kool-aid must be messing with your brain cells.

NOBAMA '08

Liz   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

She was asked a question and she answered it. His comments were offensive and many people, even Obama, feel that way.

Don't blame Hillary for the problem between Wright and Obama. That is ALL his making. He CHOSE to keep that relationship close, saying he could not disown him for his comments. Now that those same comments were mixed with Wright questioning Obama's political motives, he has been thrown under the bus. Obama should have and could have taken care of this mess a long, long time ago.

windy   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I sailed my boat today powered by the wind of the Obama bloggers.

At least I'm going green.

Jeff   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Yeah, we get it, it was outrageous.

Too   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter 100% but I cannot fault HRC on this since she was asked a direct question by basket big mouth O'Reilly.

60 years old White Lady   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Do you know that the Clinton supporter organized the meeting with Wright?
I bet they pay him to speak out… Clinton are well known for corruption… Now they are losing .. they will do anything to steal the nomination for Obama… How low can you go Clinton? Shame on you… I am voting for Obama or McCain…

Alex from Indiana   April 30th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

SHE IS THE ONE WHO MADE A BIG DEAL OF IT… What about HER FORMER PASTOR who is in jail for raping a 9 year old girl?

juniorekins   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Hillary was "tired" when she made this comment about Rev. Wright.
Family full of Liars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!—-

Monica   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Wolf, what do you know what has been happening in that church for 20 years? Obviously you are so selfrightuous you would not have been there.

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

When Hillary answers a question posed why do Obama supporters become enraged when she answers? Simple question. They act as if she came out and made a statement on whatever matter. They aren't as smart as some have suggested.

emmy   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has been an outstanding role model in this election..she has gone about campaigning while Obama fusses with his preacher..i think Obama and the preacher staged this new strategy …….

wind   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The Obama bloggers are out there spreading their hate and spewing their venom.

We have all become immune. Who cares anymore?

You are just entertaining your silly selves (not selfs, as you are so fond of blogging)

Jean   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Did anyone ask Hillary her opinon. What is her real intrest in Rev. Wright? He came to the Clinton's aid when they needed spiritual guidance, REMEMBER.
HOW SOON WE FORGET

Diane   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Typical Clinton campaign trash to take focus off her own scandels.. And to think there are still people ignorant enough to vote for her.

Nick - Arlington, VA   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

paulvclinton.com …talk about some actual controversy instead of a pretend one

Tejano   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

He can deny reject denounce all day long and nothing will change.
Obama comes from the same clothe as his mentor. Do your own research on this man before you consider casting a vote for him.
All you Obammites claim to be so educated and computer knowledgeable and I don't doubt that a minute, but you are failing to due your due diligence on this man.

Check out Black Liberation Theology and look at the connection between his rehetoric, wrights rantings and his other supporters.

The bottom line is: You are judged by the company you keep.

KD   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

It's ironic how many Obama supporters aren't fulfilling his request that they rise above this kind of anger and hatred, yet here they are spitting it out. His message obviously has not gotten through, not even his supporters. Apparently they want everyone else to change–but themselves.

Marc   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Barbara Reynolds, a Hillary Clinton supporter, organized yesterday’s breakfast talk with Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr.

"The Clintons are playing under the table games"
From the Moncia lewinsky play book

Walt   April 30th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

As of this morning:
Oil prices, $115/barrel, two soldiers died in Iraq Tuesday, Home foreclosures are at an all time high; Oil companies posted record profits (again); Regular gas in this city $3.79/gal. Health care is in crisis, jobs are being shipped out daily.
The Republican/McCain/Clinton response? Smear ads featuring Barack Obama and his former pastor.
A gas tax "holiday" which may save $20 this summer season; but may bankrupt the funds responsible for our infrastructure. A health care plan which is essentially the Bush plan. (McCain). In other words, no plan. Support of policies that have lead to the economic crisis and job losses we currently are in with China, Mexico, Colombia, and India (Clinton's NAFTA, CAFTA, China trade deals "Most Favored Nation Status"; McCain's endorsement of this plan.)
McCain's 100 year war and the not so veiled insistence that we attack Iran. Clinton's pledge to the oil sheiks of Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates that she would "obliterate Iran" with nuclear force if they were attacked.
Economy: McCain's campaign was nearly bankrupt until he "lent" himself $4 million dollars violating campaign finance laws. Clinton's "formidable" campaign, based on experience, has truly been bankrupt of money or ideas. Bills to small business owners in Ohio and Texas not being paid. Her employees' OWN health care not being paid.

Given the above issues that are facing this country, paired with the Clinton/McCain responses, or lack thereof, are THE reason the debate for the presidency keeps being focused on smear tactics and innuendo.
Neither Clinton nor McCain truly give a rat's arse about the American citizens who are truly suffering; the "blue collar" worker, the soldiers, the veterans, or anyone else. If they or their supporters truly cared, the issues would be paramount in their campaigns.
Posters on this site who routinely try to smear Obama with non issues; I've got a question for you. At the end of the day, when you've scored your various "gotcha" points of "Rezko, Wright, Ayers, Muslim, Hamas, terrorist, boogeyman", do you honestly feel better about yourself and your campaign? Are any of the above smear points going to lower the price of gas? Bring our troops home? Save your house or job? Provide health care for your family?
Or are you going to continue to support candidates like Bush/McCain/Clinton, who will tell you what you want to hear, all the while enriching themselves while selling out the country. You supporters who are so virulent, and would never support Obama under any circumstances, is Clinton sharing her moneymaking secrets ($109 million) with you? What about McCain?
No, you will vote on hot button wedge issues like before, and get screwed again. They will be laughing all the way to the bank.

If for once, you can get by your biases, (racial, sexual, philosophical or other), and vote for your best interests, I'm confident that you will choose Obama.
Bottom line: do you want to do better the next four years than you have the last seven? The last 15? The last 20?

gerard morei   April 30th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

No, Florida is for Hillary, ignorant.

BILL   April 30th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

OBAMA supporter seemed to filled with so much hate, Is this the CHANGE they talk about? Do we even want this kind of CHANGE?

stephanie   April 30th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

She was asked the question and she repeated the same thing Obama said about Wright's statements. What is she supposed to say? "I don't have an opinion about Reverend Wright."

Also, I don't see how anyone can logically blame Clinton for the Reverend's media tour. He could have stayed home and he could have kept his mouth shut or acted differently. The words out of his mouth that are most hurtful to Obama's credibility is the Reverend's comment about Obama distancing himself for political posturing.

Amp   April 30th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Come on guys. Do you not find this whole thing so funny? Hillary had a question and answer session with Wright and the media. She condemned McCain for having advertisements with Wright. Then she goes on and complains about what he says. This whole thing is hilarious. Not to mention the fact that it seems fairly unconstitutional to me that Bill Clinton will be living back in the White House and will be a few doors away to making presidential decisions.
The Hillary supporters claim that she has all this “experience.” What experience is this? She has been in the US Senate for around eight years. Before that she was the first lady of the United States for eight years and before that was the first lady of Arkansas for 12 years. So…judging from Barack Obama’s experience being in the US Senate for four years and the Illinois Senate for 8 years…it seems to me that her entire experience she touts is being First Lady. I respect her being the First Lady but what actual experience is this? Judging purely based experience to experience Barack Obama has plenty more.
Also, wouldn’t everyone find it funny if Clinton got the Democratic Nomination after not receiving more of the popular vote? COME ON!! Democrats have been yelling about Bush stealing the election in 2000 not getting the most popular vote and then Clinton would do just that!
Let’s sit back and let this whole entertaining spectacle to wash over us.

MMB   April 30th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

What are we white people afraid of? Reservations? White internment camps? Let him say what he wants. Isn't he too protected by the first amendment? I AM NOT AFRAID!

bitter and bitter all the time   April 30th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

The pieces are coming together… or falling apart if you will for Obama:

Who's bitter now, Obama?

Physician heal thy self.

Obama's bitter comments were apparently directed at his own campaign and supporters… they are the one's filled with antipathy against those who are different.

Just read all the negative, nasty, vulgar, hateful, name calling, insulting, denigrating and vile posts from the obviously not-so-educated Obama supporters.

What goes around, comes around. Your own hate will kill Obama's campaign. Poetic Justice.

Ryan kr   April 30th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Obama is our Democratic nominee whether Rev. Wright or not it doesn't matter……….Hillary, if you like mention Rev. Wright 100 times a day…..it's not going to change anything…..

Linda   April 30th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Yes, I am sure his words were offensive to Hillary and thousands of other american people. I don't see anything wrong with that. Obama said they were offensive to him also. But maybe the offense to Obama was when the words were against him,not the american people.

Mike in Columbus   April 30th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I think her pants are literaly on fire!

Bob Stephens   April 30th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary's rhetoric is offensive to the democrats that want to beat McCain in November. She has become a female version of Joe Lieberman….

Dorothy M. Oliver, Greensboro, NC   April 30th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Hillary's comment that we can't choose our relativies but we do choose our ministers was an attempt to tarnish Obama by his choice of minister. We choose our husband also.

Then as women, are we to be held responsible and tarnished for his words and deeds? Hillary, what goes around comes around. I voted for your husband twice and couldn't believe that he would be caught in a second indiscretion. Obama probably can't believe either that Wright would issue such words from his mouth again.

bitter and bitter   April 30th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obama's bitter speech was intended for his own supporters and followers…including, apparently, his own pastor and friend and mentor of 20 years.

The hype of hope is getting bitter an bitter.

mike   April 30th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Boy you can see just how upset Hillary is that the Republicans chose to politicize this matter!!! How can anyone believe that SHE is not politicizing this. Hillary doesn't need people around her to screw up like Obama's have. She is so transparently insincere and dishonest that she does it all on her own. Let's all get real. This ia a total smear job and Hillary is playing along.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Beka April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

BARACK OBAMA IS A HERO WHO HAS STOOD UP TO A VERY DANGEROUS GROUP OF PEOPLE…ANYONE WITH A BRAIN KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LAST PERSON WHO DECIDED TO PREACH UNITY AGAINST THE DIVISIVE TEACHINGS OF A REV WRIGHT OR LOUIS FARRAHKAN….HE WAS SHOT 20 TIMES IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE AND 5 DAUGHTERS.

If Obama is a hero, I have a BRIDGE to sell you!!! Ignorance is a curse in this case instead of a bliss!

Tell Obambi to keep his gangland killings in Chicago instead of spreading it all over America. The American people will NOT elect a FLIPFLOPPER and a THUG from Chicago!

Brian Seattle   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Oh Ye Obama Supporters. Again with your negative comments because your leader is going down.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Do you all realize that your comments don't mean anything??!!!

Eileen from Portland, Maine   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

"I think it’s offensive and outrageous. I’m going to express my opinion, others can express theirs," Clinton told Fox’s Bill O'Reilly. "It is part of just, you know, an atmosphere we’re in today.”

The comments appear to be a shift in Clinton’s tone on the matter. On Tuesday she criticized Republican presidential nominee John McCain for not doing enough to stop Republican ads running in North Carolina and Mississippi that feature Wright's comments.

"I regret the efforts by the Republicans to politicize this matter," Clinton said the Republican efforts………………………………..

Yes, I've noticed that too. Hillary's tone (and sometimes her entire story) changes based on who her audience is. Anybody remember the movie Sybil?

LLOYD from BanksVille   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Attn: Political pundits and media outlets

From: Concerned democrat

Re: Misconception that Clinton can win GE but Obama can't

Dear All,

There has been a grave injustice going on within the media and the Clinton campaign. Apparently, everyone believes that BO can't win the GE because he's having a hard time procuring the "white blue collar vote." And by "hard time," we're talking 30-40%. HOWEVER, it has YET TO BE REPORTED that Hillary Rodham Clinton has only recieved an average of 10% of the African American vote!!!!

Apparently, people forget that it will be IMPOSSIBLE to get a Democrat into the White House without carrying the black vote. And what do you think will happen if the Superdelegates and HRC cronnies steal the election from BO…..that's right folks, THEY WILL LOSE THE ENTIRE BLACK VOTE.

Translation = HRC cannot win the GE because if she is the nominee, she will NOT be able to carry the black vote. BO on the other hand has already made in-roads on the blue collar vote, and any shortcoming he might have in that pool will certainly be made up by the number of new voters he has attracted – i.e youth, independent, affluent, and republican.

WAKE UP PEOPLE, THIS IS THE STORY THAT HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED!!!!!!!

Disappointed   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Here is Reverend Wright II speaking up. Should we start commenting on Senator Clinton's "baggage"??????

kaduke   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

the race is over, folks. It's clear the super-d's will wait till the last primary. But, their minds are made up, and all we can do is wait. The important thing to keep in mind is, whoever gets selected needs all our support, so we can get out of the rabbit- hole.
please, keep the faith.

Micha, Atlanta   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I am amazed by some of these comments outraged at Clinton's answer to a question she was asked. She did not bash Obama but simply stated her opinion. Politics is a game and Clinton, Obama and McCain are all players trying to win. However, I think the controversy surrounding Obama and Rev Wright is sad and regrettable. I always research all sides before forming an opinion as I do not know any of these candidates personally or Rev. Wright. I also know that the media uses sound bites or quotes that may be out of context. I learned in college when writing papers that you can take any quote from a book and spin it the way that you want it to be viewed. The way an individual or source portrays a single quote may not have been the author or speakers intended meaning. The actual intention can only be understood when that same single quote is contained in the actual paragraph, book or speech in which it was originally extracted.

Linda   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I don't understand Hilary, she opposes the Pastors words and thoughts and accepted ALL her husbands indiscretions. Is this who we want as our Democratic Candidate? A women who can't stand on her on two feet without her adultruss lying husband.

Zinger 2000   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

What a PIG!

What is she talking about? let the voters decide?? Wright is NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Clinton is a jealous win at all cost scumbag!

Go find some more homophobic supporters you angry COW. How can you not denounce "makes Rocky look like a Pansy"

Kristyn   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Hillary is so funny. She waits until it starts to die down then she tries to mix it back up. I can't wait until she is gone!!!

William, Ca.   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

And another thing. The "News Media"- "Slumbags, I would call them. They just fall all over themselves, to "voice" their opinions about some ones else's loyalty to America… I hope they enjoy, their 15 mins. in the lime light..".Vanity is Vanity"…………….All dogs have their day..God's words are true, nothing else matters!!!!

D Ruiz   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Hilliary 08 – Go Hillary

Keith   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

It comes as no surprise that Hillary woudl make a comment that is clearly intended to keep this issue alive. She cannot beat Obama on substantive issues so she is enlisitng the help of the media to bring him down. I am concerned that America will not see through this and see that only Barrack Obama truly has concern over what is best for America. Both Hillary and McCain want to have a gas tax holiday…this would be a disaster and by the way have you seen either of them actually make a proposal…they both knwo this will never get through the legislature for the following reasons:
It will actually be worse for our economy, costing jobs and revenue in already hard hit states…this will likey even push the foreclosure problem further.
We need desperatly to repair our crumbling infrastructure, do you remeber the bridge collapse?

Hillary doesn't care about America, she cares about her Elitest self!

The Truth   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

She wants to take the attention away from her ridiculous tax cuts by bringing up DISTRACTIONS just same OLD poliTricks

Lori   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Why isn't important for Americans to understand who Wright is? Wright contends that he has been reduced to simple "audio clips". I heard his full National Press speech and I have to say, it was scary. Even scarier was the thought that the next president was listening to that type of preaching for over 20 years. I don't see how it cannot change how one sees Obama. If Obama ever heard Wright preach even one time that the United States created the Aids virus as a means to annihalte minorities, well I think that's pretty important for Americans to know.

This election is not about black, white, male or female. It's about the candiate with the best credentials to change the path of this country and work on fixing our ties with the rest of the world.

Rich   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

She was asked a question is the lamest cop out ever. They get asked these questions every day. And when you answer it one way during the weekend and then condemn other politicians for hyping it and then the next day you hype it up yourself thats called pandering or in the real world being dishonest. I will never vote for Clinton I'm voting for Nadar if Obama is not the nominee.

Jim   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

It's a free country she can say whatever she wants. Don't tell her to shut up just don't vote for her. If Wright can unleash his racist rants like projectile vomit she can speak her mind. For you Obama lovers don't get mad at her for cashing the check Wright has written with his mouth. If anyone should shut up to help Obama win-it's Wright!

Freddie Keyes   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

To Ms. Clintion

As a married woman myself with a daughter I would never have allow my husband to commit adultery and allow him to stay in our home. I wanted my daughter to know, if a man do it once he will do it again. Hillary, please DENOUNCE YOU HUSBAND. And to the American People can someone please help me with the following questions:

1. Catholic Priest has raped their youth for years. Do I hear anyone asking those member to be responsible for the priest act or leave the church.

2. Hillary, to my understanding is Methodist, hopefully I am correct based on the MEDIA. If you know anything about the Methodist, they do no accept Gay people within the church. Can the Media please ask Hillary to step down.

3. Hillary, it is also my understand your formal Pastor is in Jail for raping a youth at your church. Please ste down Hillary you are responsible.

Listen to me, if America would tell the truth we are all in churches where the pastor say and make comment we do not agree with. If I left a church everytime I heard something I did not like I would never, never, never go to church.

As a white female who belongs to an all white church, my pastor has told us personally he doesn't want an African American to preach in our church. TO CNN,MSNBC, and Fox news please stop the act of perfect we are all around someone who we do not agree with. There are time I do not agree nor understand the way my child talk or think, should I disown her. Please American the fact is we have dogged OBAMA and set different standard once again for Black American. I rather a pastor talking mess then the Chief of Commander who is a liar. Pretending someone is shooting over your head is not funny.

I thinking this is so wrong to contiune to treat human in this manner.

ONE FINAL QUESTIONS TO ALL WHITE AND AFRICAN AMERICAN

1) WHO CAN STAND UP AND TELL EVERYONE IN THIS WORLD THAT WHITE PEOPLE ARE NOT RACIST. WHO CAN STAND UP AND TELL EVERYONE IN THIS THAT AFRICAN AMERICAN ARE NOT RACIST.

Shane, It's make you wonder   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

The United States did create Aids. It is a record of the Appropriations Hearing that was held in July of 1969, where the Department of the Army specifically requested and received $10 million to develop "a synthetic biological agent that would impair or destroy the human immune system. The Kissinger Memorandum, the Army Appropriations Hearing, the articles from the World Health Organization; these are official records — facts of history — that can not be disputed. The World Health Organization went into Central Africa in 1972 — into an area that is known as the "AIDS Belt" — and administered a smallpox vaccination to several thousands of Africans. This event was followed immediately by the first outbreak of AIDS on this planet — a remarkable coincidence — that was noted as a Front Page Headline in the London Times, but has never even been mentioned in the US Media — never even mentioned. Another startling fact that was never mentioned in the mainstream media — the Hepatitis B Vaccine that was given to several thousand male homosexuals in New York and San Francisco in 1978. The fact is, every single person who received that vaccine contracted AIDS — every single one of them — without exception. That is what the first American victims of AIDS all had in common. They were receivers of the Hepatitis B Vaccine. It is a document fact. AIDS began in America in 1978 in the homosexual communities of New York and San Francisco, immediately following a government-sponsored program of Hepatitis B Vaccinations. This is all completely documented — it is completely true. Here's my theory, and this is all it is — is a theory — that they'll find a cure when about 1 billion people on this planet have died from AIDS, starvation and disease — all over the world, all of sudden Eli Lilly, who is one of the major corporations doing AIDS research — and coincidentally, George Bush on the Board of Eli Lilly — when they finally eliminate huge sections of the population, which is what they always wanted throughout the 1960's and 1970's, because of over-population — it's called "mitigating the problem." They feel that AIDS and famine and disease will mitigate the problem of over-population. I suspect that around the year 2010 or so, all of a sudden Eli Lilly will announce that they've found a phenomenal cure for AIDS, but not until a lot of people die.

Alaska Voter   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Sounding more like Obama every day …

Way to go Hillary, step right up … and behind Obama.

If you can't 'em, join 'em.

Peter   April 30th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Why haven`t hillarys pastor getting any focus in the news?
Her Pastor has actually DONE something EXTREMLY BAD but Obamas pastor has just SAID something bad. I think doing is worse than saying….

tuff Col. Oh   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

yea she's speaking against him now for political gain, she better, but at the end of the day she will not get the black vote espically if she steals the no mination from Obama obama 08

Frank, San Diego   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

After reading post chains like this for months now, I have been forced to accept what friends of mine have been telling me all along.

I now suspect that most of the people representing themselves as Democrats here are, in fact, Republicans trying to stir the pot.

The biggest reason I have come around to that view is the number of people who claim that if their candidate (either Clinton or Obama) is denied the nomination, they will cross over and vote for McCain.

There is simply nothing in my experience that would lead me to believe that there is anyone on the planet who is that stupid.

Rafael   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Type in on the web 'Magnequench' and look at that new news story, perhaps someone has 'mispoke' again????

Sher   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Bye Bye Obama. We need stability in a leader. Not scandal from day one. The sad thing is that it was your own people that drug you down. Of course you chose them.

gabe/southdakota   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

it's called freedom of speech, people!
wright speaks for certain people in the same way that jerry falwell did.
does anyone ever speak out against those christians who say 9-11 happened because of homosexuality? no, it's just swept under the rug.
there are real issues at hand–let's focus on them (i'm talking to you mainstream media!)

A. Harrison   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Lordy….Is this news…I think she was again, ASKED A QUESTION…..Now all of a sudden it's posted as if she Spoke out on it Voluntarily.

HILLARY 2008!

Larry Smith Tolland CT   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Who cares we need McCain in office. Clinton and Obama drop out now!

John, Brooklyn, NY   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Hillary seems to be willing to stop at nothing. Have we parsed every sermon of HER minister's sermons? What does her hairdresser have to say about public policy? Chelsea's former nanny? I'm sure she has a thing or two to add!

Not only is she ruthless, she's also a hypocrite! ONe day she criticizes McCain for politicizing Wright – then she decides to do it herself.

Not only has her bahavior pushed me further toward supporting Obama – she's also convinced me that NY needs a new senator!

Zoey   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

As a Obama supporter, I give kudos to Hiliary on her stand against the RNC in North Carolina. Now I would like for us to move on because they are more pressing issues such as gas prices, social security, the economy, and etc.

lizet   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Why can't you accept the realities of life…she is a strong and smart woman! and that is what we need to pull us out of trouble. If Obama can not stand this he should pack and go back home!

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA   April 30th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

i heard the full speach from rev wright……………and everything he said was correct…………there are dozens of books that states the aids virus was created to kill off africans and african americans…. and guess wat …. there are facts to back it up……so say what you want about rev wright but he was absolutly right on point….

OBAMA 08…

wyliffe   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

shut up! hypocrite…Hillary

scared of her   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Didn't her supporter set the entire thing up? Her little scheme backfired.

ex hillary supporter   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Hilliary's former pastor was on MSNBC this morning defending Wright! All in all, Hillary has baggage as well as Obama. At the end of the day I have to say my choice is Obama. How come when Hill lies or has one of these issues, she can clean it up by saying "oh it was a mistake". Open your eyes people!

HARVEY SAN NICOLAS   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

MR. OBAMA SAT IN HIS PEW FOR 20 YEARS AS A MEMBER OF WRIGHTS CHURCH, AND MAYBE I CAN'T ALWAYS SMELL THE COFFEE, BUT SEEMS TO ME THAT 20 YEARS IS ENOUGH TIME TO
FIGURE OUT WHERE A PERSON'S IDEALS AND CONVICTIONS COME FROM. MY DAD USED TO SAY IF IT QUACKS LIKE A DUCK WALKS LIKE A DUCK CHANCES ARE ITS PROBABLY A DUCK.

Emmi   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

My, My, My… the attitudes from the obama supporters say a lot about their candidate and their own characters.

Hillary had nothing to do with Obama sitting in those stinky pews for 20 years nor did she have anything to do with the NAACP having Wright on their menu. Barbara Reynolds is but ONE member of the board that chooses guests and she did want to invite him- two years ago but the board found him to be "not newsworthy".

I guess they changed their minds.

While we're at it- Hillary had nothing to do with the arrogant statements that Obama made in San Fran, either. Those that cling to their guns and religion and antipathy to immigrants and strangers got to hear that first hand.

Michigan   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

If HRC said the sky was blue, I would go outside to check for myself.

Michael   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

She is only now saying this because Obama finally came out and said the he was outraged. It really isn't her issue.

Also, sad that Obama had to full out reject Reverend Wright… if you watched the Bill Moyers interview, Wright is actually an amazing man, in terms of his intelligence, his eloquence, and what he has done for the people around him. Sad that he now is public enemy #1 and Obama had to denounce him just to help fight off Clinton.

Although, I am trying to see this all in a positive light: Obama has to make some sacrifices, such as cutting ties with someone who is so important to him… so that he can become president, for the greater good.

TerrenceW from NC   April 30th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I wonder what Hillary's take on her own pastor being sent up for 3 years for touching a lil girl? WHy isn't she making a public statement on that?

norm   April 30th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

hmmmmmmmmm. What the heck is she up to now??

Anne   April 30th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I guess Obama DOESN'T walk on water after all!!!

oh really?   April 30th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Wright was yesterday, Hillary. We're on issues today.

Please try to keep up.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Without the help of WRIGHT Obama has NO CHANCE in hell to be politics! Wright is a very influential theologian and well respected by his colleagues. Obama has NO USE for him now, he's thrown under the bus like his white grandmother and others who became a drag for his ambition. You're only good to Obama if he has use of you, other than that, you're worthless!

Guess what folks, Obama will NEVER be President of USA. This country will NOT elect an ULTRA LIBERAL in the Whitehouse. Here comes another McGovern, clone of Carter. One thing with the democratic party, they ALWAYS know how to LOSE, they have it pat down right to the nitty gritty. The democrats should change their party name to LOSERS PARTY; that's what all of you Dems amounts to, a bunch of losers! You eat your own! BLEEDING LIBERALS!

Deb Stover   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hi. I just heard on POTUS 08 that the LA Times ran an article that it was one of Hillary Clinton's supporters who set up the interview with Jeremiah Wright at the National Press Club. I was wondering how that happened– now it makes sense.

SICK OF HRC POSTURING   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

LET THIS LASTEST NEWS SNIPPET BE SEEN FOR WHAT IT IS: CLINTONITE POLITICAL MANIPULATION………… IF HRC TOLD ME THE SKY WAS BLUE, I WOULD GO OUTSIDE AND LOOK FOR MYSELF.

VOTE HOPE, NOT FEAR!

Wael   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Not only is she a Liar(Monica's right wing controversy, the bosnia sniper episode, promising NY 200,00 jobs only for NY to lose 30,000 ), and a backstabber(says she will not run negative adds or address Wright controversy only to run negative adds against his stance on the oll tax issue and then discuss Wright with O'reilly) , she is also a flip flopper (promoted NAFTA with Bill and now is against it, DNC rules she signed on to on MI and FL and now wants to annul, whining about being asked questions first and then telling Obama he should be able to take the heat, Iraq War vote, etc…) and an opportunist who would adopt McCain's ideas and make them hers for short terms feel good political gains even it they are bad for Americans:

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A gas tax holiday proposed by U.S. presidential hopefuls John McCain and Hillary Clinton is viewed as a bad idea by many economists and has drawn unexpected support for Clinton rival Barack Obama, who also is opposed.

Anyone who votes for her is a dark sadistic person….

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

For the last month plus, your news coverage (TV) has been pro OBAMA it appears CNN is trying to get him elected. The only time you hear Hillary mentioned is when there is a primary or when there is something negative for CNN to cover about her. If Hillary had as much (TV) coverage from you as OBAMA has had wonder if the polls would be different. Hillary has done well with what little coverage she had even it has been negative.

Kerri   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I cannot believe that you people are blinded by OBAMA he is all talk. In some of your eyes he is GOD, Obama can fix the whole world, keep beliving that if you want. And for some of you to say you agree with Rev. Wright come on. If a white person said anything close to what this monster is preaching then Al Sharpton would be marching down the street. Racism is a two way street people. WAKE UP.

Laura   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Do any of you remember listening to one of the soundbytes that Rev. Wright used in his sermon in front of 8000 persons that mentioned Bill Clinton and Monica. So don't act like Hillary should love this man and not say how she feels about him.

Carol   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Maybe Rev. Wright could lead the country in a prayer that this woman will SHUT UP AND GO AWAY!!

Marv...   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hill is correct, but I'm sick of the Wright issue. I've had very close friends who I though lost their freak’ in minds as time past. We choice different paths in life. I would hate if someone tried to tie me to their opinions now. We were close, we went to school together, and we worshipped together. If they were in need even to this day, I would give them the shirt of my back. Even still… I don't agree with their racist remarks.

Wright has nothing to do with Obama. Wright proved that Monday. Wright is not a friend to Hillary or Obama. I'm voting for Obama because he's been there and he's there now. He can bring our people (Americans) together. We are black. We are white, we are asian, we are latin and we are one.

Go Obama.

SDunn   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Obama lies? Whoever you are? There are horrible comments from both sides. You Hillary Supporters are not above the fray whatsoever. I have seen many racist comments from your side and name calling disrespecting Obama. So stop acting like it's one sided. Also Hillary is a very polarizing and devisive person. She can not be trusted. You keep bring up the fact that Obama lies. Excuse me? Are you blinded by your candidate that much????? If someone can blatantly lie about Bosnia 4 times like that, then what else are they capable of lying about. She has a history of lying starting from when she was on the team to prosecute Nixon. Please do some research on your candidate before you throw stones. She has lied all througout this campaign and you're too blind to see that.

Jim   April 30th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I find her statements curious, because what I am hearing is that the organizer of the press club appearance by rev. Wright was a major Clinton backer. Could it be that the Clinton campaign had a role in getting Rev. Wright back in the public eye? I hope the media takes a long hard look at who organized this event.

John in PA   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Obamabots – nothing is won until someone reaches 2,025. At the current rate of split Supers, no one is going to have it, thus both have the same claim to the nomination. Obama should do the country a favor and drop out now. He is not electable. All this drama proves it. Latest national polls show Hillary widening a lead.

Was Barry Obama   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I did not analyze this point until I read this blog. Why is everyone so histil to Hillary. She has nothing to do with the fact that Barry O is having a problem. He may win the nomination, but he will will never win the general election. He is a liar and dirty politician who will say it is good at the moment. Religion is supposed to be something that transcends politics. But, guess Barry forgot this in a rally!

WAS OBAMA – now anyone else!!!!

libby   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Oh Hilary Pul-lease! The lady sitting next to pastor Wright on the stage was one of your staunches supporters. If you are going to denounce Reverend Wright then also denounce the lady who was sitting next to him who happens to be one of your supporters. This was a set-up by your campaign and you need to stop lying and continuing your attacks on Mr. Obama.

Realistic   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This will backfire on Hillary — another political miscalculation by her in a long line of political miscalculations by her.

Ann   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

What exactly is your problem people who throw mud to Hillary for a story that happened in the Obama camp? She is not responsible for Obama's bad judgment. You know it but you still accuse her.

Hillary'08!

Yonas   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

She is just finished. I don't why in the world she is still now in the race. She can't win the nomination…..that's the bottom line. She is just bickering the whole process. What a loser!!

Paulinus, Canada   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This is a ploy by Hillary to get a retaliation from Rev Wright, in order to blemish Obama

seal   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

why has she all over changed her tone about Wright? I think she should first tell us more about this ´Peter Paul Hillary Clinton ´ issue

google…. (peter paul Hillary Clinton)

Peter, DC transplant   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Go Hillary! I always knew you had the stones to criticize the republicans and then take the same arguments for your benefit! What the rest of the world fails to grasp, is that you don't think its wrong that the republicans have seized on this politically, its that you think you can do it better! So you scold them, and then make it all your own! Brilliant! Boy, sure can't wait to see what she'll repudiate/embrace next!

Fed Up   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Hillary said she would have left the church because it was unethical. Why did she stay with Bill then?

Elizabeth   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I find it outrageous and offensive that a sitting president committed perjury, committed lewd and immoral acts in the White House and lied to the American people about it. WIll she denounce Bill Clinton? After all, you do get to choose your husband. Hillary has many fine qualities. Why doesn't she just run on her experience and stop hypocritically attacking Obama ? Please stick to the issues!

Eric   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Beka ..PLEASE! ENOUGH OF THE SCARE TACTICS. THE DON'T WORK AGAINST HILLARY! SHE'S THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION SO GET READY TO PURCH YOUR LIPS AND SAY……………………..MA'DAM PRESIDENT

GO HILLARY!! HILLARY 08!!

becky   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I just wish Hillary and the Media would "SHUT UP" over this crap.
When in our lifetime did you ever think someone would be racked through the coals over someone else statements. If that is the case then a whole lot of church goes have some answering to do to me.

Lucy Windy Chicago, IL   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Obama has Rev. Wright

Clinton has White Water, Monica, Bosnia, travelgate, Paul, Penn etc. Now the holiday on the gas tax? So we can all pay more in the Fall, have unsafe roads and the loss of 370,000 job in road construction. Hillary did you go to college? Hillary is a joke to all. Go back to your trailer park.

Lonny, Seattle   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

For all of you idiots that keep bringing up the Rezko stuff:

"Here’s what happened: In 2005, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, bid $1.65 million for a house on the south side of Chicago. According to newspaper reports, the owner was also trying to sell an undeveloped parcel of land adjacent to the property Obama was buying, and he wanted the sales of the two to close on the same day. Obama has said that he mentioned he was buying the house to a longtime political patron, Antoin (Tony) Rezko, a developer. Rezko’s wife wound up buying the lot adjacent to Obama’s. At the request of the Obamas, who were seeking a bit more space for their yard, she later sold them a 10-foot wide strip, or about one-sixth, of her land. The Obamas paid $104,500 for it, or about one-sixth of what Mrs. Rezko had paid for the entire property. "

Thats from Factcheck.org

farley   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I think Obama already closed the door on Wright and it really shows the power of the media if they choose to regurgitate the issue.

Wright has a right to say whatever he wants , its the media's preroggative to decide whether to give him a voice.

Its really Obama's prerogative to come up with a new policy announcement to change the paradigm of the conversation

But if Hillary Clinton wrests the nomination by saying blue collars won't vote for him thats similar to an office hiring situation where someone says I'm not racist but I think one of my colleagues is, so we can't bring in the visbile minority because I think someone might not like him.

Stephanie-in-Vegas   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

The Superdelegates would dumb as hell to hand over this nomination to a lying hypocrite, who would do and say anything to get what she wants…..Again, with her this election is not about the American People, it's about her and good ole Bubba and the legacy they hope to extend with this presidency.

HP Boston   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Madame President you have fought the fight and you are almost there.
We have some more vetting to do on Obama He is damaging the party and we must have him out of this race pronto!
He is devise and not to be trusted with our America.
He will never be able to lead as he lacks judgement and tolerance.

Mary   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Hillary, why don't you answer questions about the affair you had with the politician visiting from Venezuela in 1995?

Patricia Weller, Westminster, Maryland   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

There is something very strange going on with Hillary and her campaign.

First, when the news was all about Obama getting set to appear on Fox News, suddenly Hillary issues a debate challenge, as if she knew he would be asked about it on Fox News.

Then right before she is to appear on Bill O'Reilly, suddenly Rev. Wright breaks his silence and loses whatever sympathy he originally had, AND Hillary gets to comment on that on her O'Reilly appearance.

Add to that how often Hillary praises John McCain, and now today, Karl Rove criticizing John McCain (for being too private), and you have to wonder.

Is it all just coincidence? Perhaps a hungry investigative reporter could find out just how close Hillary's ties are to Rupert Murdoch, Richard Mellon Scaithe, Karl Rove, and others. Does Hillary want the Democratic nomination so much that she would trade favors for it, and then take her chances in the general election???

I am really starting to wonder.

MMN - Milwaukee WI   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Nothing new a Clinton will pat you on your back with a smile on their face while they piss on you down your leg.

Wendy, NC   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

If I, a white girl, stood in the middle of my church and shouted how Black America was responsible for all that is wrong in White America etc etc etc, and The Clintons happened to be members of my congregation for the past 20 years, and they sat there and said Amen, yes Jesus, yes Lord, and Amen to every derrogatory thing I had to say….I could only begin to imagine the criticizim they would face.

Do not expect me to turn a blind eye to such blatant and inexcusable RACISIM. I will not vote for a man that can condone such actions.

"I dream of a world where MY daughter will be judged not by the color of her skin, but by the content of her character. "

Well I am judging Obama by the content of his character….maybe you should to.

Catherine   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Sure Hilliary Clinton was offended by these remarks just like she was mis-spoke with the sniper fire. This is exactly what she thinks she need to win the primaries, she running out of money and the American people see straight thru her and Bill. Rev. Wright is not running for president OBAMA is, but this is just another thing to get us off of the issues at hand. We need affordable healthcare, get the troops out of IRAQ, work on medicare and the country is in a recession; let's stay focus.

fastrack   April 30th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Psychology 101 starts with the other golden rule: "Refuse to reward negative behavior".

If everyone will just stop responding to this issue, it will die its own death. Hillary, if you want to butt into something, make it an issue that actually INVOLVES you.

Patrick   April 30th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Every person I've spoken to since Monday has mentioned their opinion on this Wright controversy. Are we to expect that Senator Clinton should also have an opinion? I mean, for pete's sake people, if Senator Clinton went to a white church with a racist preacher, she would have been forced from this race long ago.

People should stop dissing both candidates, they need to come together so we can win the white house in November.

Go Hillary!
Patrick
New York City

Tony   April 30th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

ENOUGH PEOPLE!!! Why are we all fighting?. For anyone that still doesn't know by now that Hillary will never win the nomination and that Obama is the democratic nominee, you must be dreaming. It's time to unite against the Republicans.

George   April 30th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

where the hell did my comment go?????????????????

Eric   April 30th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I'll be watching Hillary, GIVE EM HELL GIRL!!!

GO HILLARY!! HILLARY 08!!

Ryan - Texas   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Let the comments die. Even McCain said that he doesn't believe Barack has the same views as Rev. Wright. Just let it die!

Pam   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hillary Clinton…queen of the bandwagon jumpers!

Pam, WV   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hillary, I agree with Moses, Ca – Are you sure you want ot go there? You of all people should stick to the issues, unless you want someone to start digging in your closet – does the name Peter Paul ring a bell. Let's just stick to the issues. Rev. Wright is not running for President. His statements do not reflect on Sen. Obama's character; however should we start digging into things that do reflect on yours.

Dann   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

what ever Hillary does under the stage to get Obama to lose she will not win. SO WHY???????????
I think bad spirit still reign on this earth

Bob   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hillary, you are a loser. Accept your fate and now go and sit with your husband. You are not going to make it to the White House, unless invited by the new President. Sorry, Hillary…..

enough already   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

VERY FUNNY – Hillary claims "she would not have stayed in the church if Wright were her pastor." WELL Dear Hillary – MOST women would not have stayed in a marriage where the husband cheats every chance he gets. Judge NOT lest you be judged!!!

Independent   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I guess she found his words 'offensive and outrageous' when he was invited to the White House after Bill got caught tapping Monica…

and now in other news…

Clinton-Linked Group Behind Deceptive North Carolina Robo-Calls

Ron   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Why do we care what he says anyway??? Do any of us have a great respect for the man? If not, why listen?

HJ, Richmond   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I have said this before and I will say it again. The Clintons will do anything to win, even if it means destroying the party or the eventual nominee!

Jay   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Listen to this snaky hypocrite of a lierwoman! Is that what you call fighting, Hillary?
An empty barrel makes more noise than a full and heavy one.

georgia   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Rev. Wright's veiws are not new & hillary & bill never took offense before (bill knows him well ).In fact his sermon is not offensive & is very supportive of our country & Bill Clinton. Of course the spliced bytes are doing what they were intended to do :create dissention & deflect from real issues as well as the strength of a campaign
that dwarfs her with truth & inclusiveness . Listen to the entire sermon for youselves (youtube).if they haven't had it pulled. Lies & deceit has dragged the US down long enough !! Also ,Hillary sees nothing wrong w/the long term working relationship her pal,Gov. Rendell has w/ Mr. Farrakhan. My point is don't have selective scrutiny=hypocrit who wants to be pres. at any cost ! tho @ some point you may want to keep your soul …..

PA for Obama   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

The Clintons and their entire entourage are a pack of pandering Republicans disguised in Democrats' clothing. Appearing on Faux News is bad enough, but to appear on O'Really?s show is way over the top. Who wants to bet Hannity and Colmes is her next stop?

LIONEL ROZARIO   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Obama has lost his charm…. just a big yap .. that's all .. Hillary is the real deal…

John, NC   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Finally, a voice of reason on this whole Obama/Wright fiasco. Thanks, Hillary, for showing your courage and strength. We need a leader like you in the White House! I was initially leaning towards Obama, but he is so caught up in the Wright controversy, Obama has clearly become the wrong choice for America. I'm supporting Hillary now!

Mary   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Hillary, I find your comments 'offensive and outrageous'

Dayna   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Rev Wright is not running for president, maybe we as American citizens who collectively say we want a change, should not allow the candidates to play "High School". Who cares what Wright says, I want to know who can bring order to this sinking ship of a nation, that's it nothing else is important.

Ricky Escalante   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Hillary Clinton: you lost my vote. I will stay home or vote for the GOP if you steal this nomination from Obama with your Dirty Tactics. Shame on you. I should let the Clinton campaign know that I started out supporting Senator Clinton.

James Nelson   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

She regrets the Republicans politicizing the issue?! And butter doesn't melt in her mouth either.

Has she no shame whatsoever?

This kind of say anything to get elected nonsense– no matter how transparent or patently false– is precisely why she is unfit to be the Democratic nominee

sand   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I think it is great…Obama finally for who he is…the only reason he is denouncing is he has been told to..come on…he attended this mans church for 20 years….he is a wolf in sheeps clothing…everyone better take notice…he is not to be trusted!!!!

reggymack   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Fake, Fake, Fake, and more Fake. Hillary is nothing but an opportunist. She desided to finally say something because she was on TV and millions of people saw it. This is why she have been quiet that past few days on this issue so that she can kiss up to the TV audience. Why don't you dennouce or talk about your former pastor who has been charged as a child molester. The charge is way more than what a pastor could say. Is that what you call taking action. Yes its taking action in the baddest way possible. But of course you know a lot about old men messing with little girls. This is bad to say, I know. So why don't you stick to the issues and stop talking about another democrat. I am sure he will be happy to do so.

rrgg   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

GO HILLARY!

skip   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

She is such a trick!

jfs Memhis, Tn   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

CNN YOUR girl has changed NETWORKS !!! You better start dishing her………CNN will show her or any candidate that unless they support CNN, you will deliberately misinterrput or their positions to the viewers ……Right ??? I think that CNN has taken it upon themselves to cram Hillary down our throats at this time. We're tired of it! Bet this doesn't make the posting.

Larry   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Wow, she's good. I almost believed you.

Hooray for Hillary!!   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

OMG – Some of the Obamabots have REALLY LOST their minds – Reverend Wright's crazy comments were a CLINTON CONSPIRACY????????????? Are you all as crazy as Wright himself???????????

I guess Hillary held a gun to Obama's head for 20 years and forced him to go to a racist anti-American church because she knew 20 years ago that Barack was going to run against her for the Democratic nomination 20 years later.

Yeah, makes sense to me – sheesh!

Dann   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

How stupid can people be to still support Hillary after she stood up at day time and lies to them. that is more than insulting her suppoter.

she is lucky I cannot meer her

Anne   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Hahahahahaha

What's the matter Obama-ites?????

The ONLY reason why Obama brought it up again in his
speech yesterday is because his numbers are DOWN!

GO HILLARY!!!

JB   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

stop the drama vote OBAMA!

Canadian Girl   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

How did I know that Senator Clinton could not remain silent. When is she going to realize that their is no way on this green earth for her to overtake Senator Obama's lead?

As the old saying goes, "The road to success is always under construction." Senator Obama's path may be bumping now, but he will prevail!

Obama '08

Belle   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

If Clinton is such a joke…why is HALF of the country voting for her?

If you want Obama to have some respect, you better start respecting Clinton. She has more moxie in her pinky than the anonymous bloggers that don't have the courage to sign their own name!

Nowhere Man   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, give your opinion. And while you're at it, can you also comment on some of the inflammatory comments of one of YOUR backers, Al Sharpton, continually makes? He is just as much a bigot as Wright!

Obama '08!

Jan, Knoxville, TN   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I find Hillary Clinton "outrageous." To do to a fellow Democrat what she has done to Obama is despicable. She has run a nasty and untruthful campaign. I just don't know if I could vote for her if she gets the nomination–guess I would just have to stay at home as McCain is equally unacceptable.
GO OBAMA '08

B. Gray (Canadian who loves US Politics)   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Wow people, you are stunning.

Even Hillary not making a direct attack on Obama is still seen, by Obama supporters, as a direct attack on Obama. This is really Obama's mess here. He is a member of a church that has a radically outspoken minister, with ties to other extreme ministers. This was his choice to go there. The real question is how far back do Obama and this minister go? A year is one thing, a decade would be another…

Quite honestly though I think you're Democratic party is on it's way to a big loss in the big election. The Hillary & Obama camps need to UNITE! Can't you people see that together Clinton & Obama on the ticket – and it does not matter in which order – would be a political power play, that would result in an increidble victory for your party? Instead the 2 candidates, and their respecitve followers, are growing farther and farther apart, each side doing it's best to smear the other.

At some point the Dem's will wake up and realize that they are in trouble here. But hopefully not before it's too late…

Susan / PA   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Talk about the "Pot calling the Kettle Black" (not meant to be racist)

Hillary ..your own pastor just went to prison Jan 08 for molestation of a 7 yr old girl. You sure have your nerve. Your mouth aught to be washed out with soap

Shame on you Hillary Clinton…Shame on you

CNN post this….I am always in moderation

Karen B   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Warning to Hillary, her camp, her supporters, and the democratic party…

McCain can win without the African American vote. Can the the Democrats?

Peter   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Jack Cafferty question: does rev Wright interview hurt or help Obama?
140 Comments and all pro Obama including the one that asked the question, most of them saying that it will no hurt and some even justify rev. Wright and said that it will help and I would add they both are going to be Saint.
IS YOU KIDDING YOURSELVES, instead to believe that Obama is the perfect one, the chosen, the Messiah you should open your mind and admit that rev. Wright destroyed Obama.
The damage is already done.
HILLARY 08 the most qualified and prepared candidate to win in November.

Nannylain   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Go Hillary. Please Obama , stop trying to hide the truth.Stop the lies. Yes this is a story as Obama said. Go away Obama . You can't win this fall. Look at the polls today. You see Hillary ahead of Obama when it comes to the fall election.

B don't threaten me with African Americans staying home. Yes women could stay home too. That is going to be everyones choice.
The facts are the same: Obama can't win this fall.

EBC   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Sen. Clinton

TELL the truth….

It was reported on CNN last night that is was one of YOUR loyal supporter who heads up the Press Club who planned the whole Rev. Wright speech at the National Press Club.

So YOU played a hand in it. Behind all closed doors your supporters are doing your "dirty work" while you stand by and ACT like you are the victim and the innocent bystander.

We see through YOUR demonic ways in your GREED for power. So do us all a FAVOR and stop acting. We DON'T BELIEVE nor TRUST YOU!!

v.ananthan   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

IT doesn^t matter whether she wins or looses but it^s her right to respond to a question whether she accepts Rev Wrights comments or not……
Like Rev. Jeremiah Wright has rights to speak freely…

Gary of El Centro, Ca   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Hillary criticizes the Republicans for politicizing Wright? That's just too funny for words…….Hillary needs to look in the mirror, she might be surprised by what she sees in there.

Scott ATL   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

You can't speak at the National Press Club without an invitation… 1 guess who invited Rev. Wright to speak?

Cynthia   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

She would find them offensive even if she didn't – Senator Obama is her opponent and she is trying to win. Oh, I forgot Rev. Wright did say Clinton is trying to do the people what Bill Clinton did to Monica Lewinsky.

Senator Obama put Rev. Wright out of his life yesterday. We all should just move on and get to the real issues that this country is facing.

calling all dummies   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Isn't Obama grand?

Don't worry… it is just political expediency.

This is just a staged love spat between Wright and Obama.

It is designed to convince the gullible, the Obama IS different from his pastor. The public betrayal, then the just as public disavowal.

But that raises a judgement issue. How could Obama miss for 20 years, what everyone else could see in just a few hours? That demonstrates a total lack of judgement. He missed his pastors true character and did not KNOW his politics? How can he deal with world leaders who actually TRY to deceive him?

Or else… this IS just political posturing.

Can't be both. Either way, Obama looks bad. REAL bad.

David Goldman for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

YEA SCOLD OTHERS FOR AN ACT SHE & BILL STARTED.

kay   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE READ THIS: WHAT DOES WRIGHT HAVE TO DO WITH YOUR RIGHTS-You have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. You have the right to live in an affordable home, you have the right to get medication and affordable healthcare when you need it, you have the right to feeling safe in your neigborhood and your country, you have the right to good education and healthy affordable meals and affordable Gas. You have the right to job security, and you have the right to an excellent and happy retirement. From birth to death, you have the right to make sure that your government is there for you and your family. Now let me ask you, Why not take charge of your life and contact your news networks and ask them to focus on the things that will affect your ability to exercise your rights as an American? What can Wright do for you? Absolutely Nothing. Its time that you ask the media to give you a fair and balanced report on the Candidates various veiws on how they can lead you and your government. How can these candidates support your cause and your ability to live well in society?
call your Network now and ask them to stop the biased reporting. Enough is enough!!!! We want to know where our tax dollars are going and where our jobs are going… How can te govt help put more money in your pocket???

sabrina v   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hillary has every right to address rev wrights comments, especially because he has singled her out personally on many occasions.

As an Italian-Canadian women i took offense to Wright's comments about Hillary and his comments about Italians. He has ignored the fact that many ethnic groups have faced discrimination In America, as well as that barriers still exist in women achieving equal status with men.

Tania   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Obama followers are so close minded and fanatic with their support , they don't want to hear or see anything that might taint him.
Now of course it is Hillary's fault that Wright has reared his ugly head , which is of course utter nonsense and makes you look stupid.
Well , take a good look at your candidate and you'll see that he managed to get into this mess entirely on his own.
Obama is too arrogant and foolish , thought he could just give a pretty speech and all this would go away.
Obama better start growing up , he is running to be the presidential candidate and he has to be vetted properly should he lay claim to the highest office of this country.

bernice   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble, Heehee. What a Witch.
Go.. OBAMA…………Go

Harvey in Va   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I support Hillary 100% but Obama knew everything about Wright that is why they both went on to agree they would have to distance themselves if and when he ran for president. Maybe its Obama that is a has turned on Wright not Wright against Obama.

shirley   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

The Republican's are not responsible for this Rev. Wright mess. Bill and Hillary Clinton invited Rev. Wright to the White House had been to his church, they knew exactly where to find the Pastor and that Senator Obama was a member of his church. Who is she trying to kid here, and why is the media letting her get away with this big lie?

Truth Be Told   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

to debbie – right on!

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hillary has every right to address rev wrights comments, especially because he has singled her out personally on many occasions.

As an Italian-Canadian women i took offense to Wright's comments about Hillary and his comments about Italians. He has ignored the fact that many ethnic groups have faced discrimination In America, as well as that barriers still exist in women achieving equal status with men.

charlie in Philly   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

PANDERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PANDERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PANDERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PANDERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PANDERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PANDERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please take your style of Politics and go home!!!!!!!!!!! Leave us alone so we can move this country forward!

mk   April 30th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

This is SO typical of Hilary's argumentative and divisive character. Move on or it will paint you as racist Hilary!

TF, CO   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

All Catholics please denounce your church for the rapes that occured by your priests. Obama is being held to a double standard. My mother is still Catholic as well as most of the D-Bags on Fox. As well as Lou Dobbs. When did they denounce the Pope and the Church?? And God has Damed America his tool of choice was George W. Bush.

Get over it America

Dann   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I bet she does

Democratic 2008   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

This shows how desperate Hillary Clinton is. Hillary , you are not running with wright .

only the dummies   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Only the already enamored and enthralled Obama cult worshippers will buy the Obama answer to the Wright thriller story.

This is just a staged love spat between Wright and Obama.

It is designed to convince the gullible, the Obama IS different from his pastor. The public betrayal, then the just as public disavowal.

But that raises a judgement issue. How could Obama miss for 20 years, what everyone else could see in just a few hours? That demonstrates a total lack of judgement. He missed his pastors true character and did not KNOW his politics? How can he deal with world leaders who actually TRY to deceive him?

Or else… this IS just political posturing.

Can't be both. Either way, Obama looks bad. REAL bad.

Jon   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Everyone already knows Wright is a crazy man.

Are we going to get commentary from McCain about this next?

THIS is not news.

Gabby   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Didn't Rev. Wright go to the white house and council Bill and Clinton when they were going through the Monica affair, well seems no one is remembering that little bit of Clinton's past. Did you at that time listen to what he had to say Hillary? Or did you dig into his beliefs then? Past keeps coming back LOL.

Obama 08

Really I Mean Really   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Cheaters never win

Obama 08

jessie   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Yet another example of a desperate candidate politizing something that is completely off-track from the real issues.

Kareem from Hampton VA   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Umm did I miss something??!!! What did Hillary do wrong here? Im an Obama supporters and I think you guys need to cool it!! If anything she is helping to dissociate wright from the campaign altogether and he has been pushing for the ad to stop in NC! So you guys may need to give her some credit geez!! Supporting one doesnt mean you have to hate the other! Grow up a lil bit!

Mary   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The Reverand's comments were offensive. It is a shame that Obama did not distance himself from the pastor before he ran for President. The voters will not understand his judgment on this issue.

Scott, Wichita   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

so she criticized McCain (for requesting that those ads that he wasn't even involved with be pulled before they even ran) while saying the same things out loud to her opponent…

Yeah, and people say Hillary is a good choice…
I guess McCain is going to have an easier time this year than all the pundits predicted

TM   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

You people with Obama blinders on your eyes had better realize that we can't "move on" as long as Obama has the smell of Rev. Wright all over him and the Rev. is "still in the building" and singing to Obama's warmed up audience. It's the Rev's show right now.

karen   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I think it was outrageous that she put up with Bill. It was a very poor example for young women. She needs to keep her mouth shut as she has made some very, very bad judgements. Obama rejected Wright! End of story!!!!

Maria   April 30th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Wasn't Ms. Clinton just answering a question – how can she be blamed for the question – surely you are not suggesting she has sway over Bill O'Reily? Also, why can Mr. Obama call Rev. Wright's comments outrageous, but she can't and finally I find it laughable that Obama supporters want to blame Ms. Clinton for Rev. Wright's statements on Monday (saying that one of her supportere arranged the event) – anyone who watched the NAACP meeting Sunday night and Bill Moyer's interview on Friday knows that the statements (that Obama was just speaking as a politician in Philidelphia) and/or demeanor (mocking European worshipers, etc.) that were objectionable on Monday were at times in evidence in those forums. The nastiness, bitterness and lack of objectivity of Obama supporters makes me worry about the future of this nation!

Bella from Florida   April 30th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Indiana and North Carolina,
The future of our country lies in your hands. You have all witnessed how divided our country is now because of all these controversies with Obama's pastor.Some people are willing to elect Obama as our next President and it's just now that we are getting to know who this man really is and what he stands for.If our country is so divided now then what is going to happen if he is elected.He denounced his pastor yesterday, but he should have done it months ago.It is also very strange that Rev. Wright has not lashed back at Obama because he disowned him yesterday.I think this was all set up.

George from Minneapolis   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

SOME of the things that Wright said were bad. Too bad that he had to say them because now no one remembers the good things he said especially at the NAACP event when he talked about education and the disparity in the education that whites receive compared to the mis-education that blacks receive.

There are some VERY SERIOUS fundemental problems in this country as it relates to the lives of african americans, especially the poor. I hope that Obama can talk HONESTLY about these things without losing his white support.

We will see. I am not too hopeful though.

Ellie   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

OK, so why did you and Bill invite him to the White House again?

Georgette, Imperial Beach, CA   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Another of the MANY reasons Obama will be our next president!

Obama '08!

mike   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

nader looking better and better every day

R.T.   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Per today's CNN article, this whole thing is a fraud on Obama's part.

Wright predicted such an outcome in an interview in The New York Times more than a year ago.

"If Barack gets past the primary, he might have to publicly distance himself from me," Wright told the newspaper in April 2007. "I said it to Barack personally, and he said, 'Yeah, that might have to happen.' "

Don't fall for his feigned "outrage" America. He's just a politician saying whatever he needs to to get what he wants.

johnny   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

All you Obama supporters keep blaming Senator Clinton for Rev. Wright's comments. Personally, I believe Rev. Wright's comments about Senator Obama saying what he said because he is a politician is right on the mark. If Obama can walk away from someone he has had a very close relationship with for 20 years as he has said, what do you think he would do when trying to deal with a country giving the US problems? His inexperience and belief that he can change the world will only make it worse for America. So wake up and start thinking about what it could be like for the democrats if he runs a Hillary's VP–twelve or sixteen years of democrat leadership instead of four!!

donAnastase   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

She will do anything to perpetuate the dynasty. I guest is gone. American people are not blind. Hillary, will you win 70 % in all remining states to catch up with Obama? If not, why are you willing to destroy our party??

Frank Jones in OH   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

"I must say that when Obama blasted Wright Tuesday afternoon, I suspected that the pastor would respond quickly with a counter-blast of his own. " – of course you would think/hope he would. The Rev is the best thing to happen to the media in a long time. You all want this in the news. Why devote time and money to his NAACP speech…why devote time to his press club event? So you all can have something to run with all day. I still do not understand how you can equate any of the Rev’s rhetoric back to the gentleman from IL? I have also had it with CNN and the rest of the MSM showing the gentleman from IL and the Rev in side-by-side shots as if they are squaring off in some sort of boxing match. The portrayal is bad journalism. We are losing troops daily and the MSM wants to continue covering this. Don't cover the man….don't put a mike in his face…don't hunt him down for a response. If the gentleman from IL does not respond to pertinent questions which show he does not have the ability to run this country, that's something you should report. Shove a mike in the face of superdelgates and ask them who they are casting their vote for…that’s something you should be chasing down.

Jack   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

CNN, you failed to mention that she was asked this question. She did not initiate it. She was asked a few times what she thought and then finally gave her personal views on it. By reading this it implies that Clinton brought the subject up. Let's try to be professional journalists and inform the readers that she was asked the question first!

Nunya   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

'I think it is offensive and outrageous. I regret the Republicans politicizing it. They do it so much better than I do that they make my efforts to politicize it appear quite amateurish.'

jimmy   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I've come to the conclusion that Obama supporters HATE Hillary now although before his raise to fame and fortune they thought she was the best candidate among those running at the time. No wonder you all like Bill Richardson so much… you would turn your back on your dearest friend or relative in a heart beat.
Shame on you all… Obama cannot and will not win the GE and it will be his own lack of good judgement and his pitiful supporters that caused the dems to lose to the Republicans.

TonyNJ   April 30th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

As Rev. Wright enjoys the spotlight as yet another member of the cult of personality, it makes a voter and taxpayer wonder what effect his teachings had on Mr. Obama? If that "Act" Rev. Wright displayed before the press meeting is any indicator, I believe our nation would be in deep trouble if it was to have as it's President, we are talking about a President of a major world power, if not "the" power, a disciple of Rev. Wrights teachings and beliefs. Twenty some odd years is a very long time. Can our Nation take a chance on the throw of the dice? Heck no! Hillary by far in 08, President Hillary R. Clinton in 09.

DMR   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

(Big) Sigh….Just curious, does anyone miss John Edwards yet?

Really I Mean Really   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

She has no place talking about someone else mess. She needed to come out like that when her Husband lied about the whole Monica thing and she needed to come out and say something when Mark Penn went behind the American people's back and tried to get a deal settle with Columbia on her behalf behind closed doors those are the things she needs to handle

Lizzy   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

You know, I am just about two shakes away from voting Republican this year just because I am SICK TO DEATH of the nasty juvenile comments made mostly by Obama supporters. Grow up, people!!!!! I have never seen such a display of ignorance and arrogance as that posted online by obvious Obama supporters because most of the asinine comments are directed at Clinton. You people are NOT doing your candidate any favors, believe me!

Greg Pottstown Pa   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

All political figures are cheats and lairs. ALL OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!

Uncle Sam   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Obama supporters would have us believe that their candidate should not be held responsible for his 20-year affiliation with a black liberation theology church, nor is he responsible for his close relationship with its militant pastor, and certainly not responsible for his friendship with an unrepentant former terrorist, and again, not responsible for his comments in San Francisco. Basically, Sen. Obama is not responsible.

Tamara 4 Obama   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Go Obama!!!!

Barack The Vote!

tara   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Who is she running against? Obama or Wright?
It's so sad, I don't think she even knows anymore.
Give it up Billery, you have already lost.
Now accept it and put an end to everyone's misery!

William, Ca.   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Hilliary Clinton is offended by a Black pastor's comments;on the state of things, according to the Word of God. Now that is really a joke. The same , as what is happening to Obama and Rev. Wright, just another lynching ,of a Blackman in "non-racist" America. But we call it "Politics", now………

Mike from Westchester   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Gee, I'm stunned. HRC is keeping this thing going as best as she can. I guess if you've got nothing to offer, trash your competition.

Hillary and O'Reilly – good team – lot's of integrity there. Let's see, Bill Clinton was on Rush Limbaugh's show just about the time Rush started operation chaos, right.

I would say they can't stoop any lower, but I'm sure they will exceed my expectations. I am very glad that it is SOOOO unlikely I will be forced into a Clinton-McCain dilemma. Support your party or cross lines to vote for a little integrity. Now that would be a tough one!

Obama, don't engage her. If you stoop to her level she'll beat you with the one thing she is better at – mudslinging!

NOBAMA, PA Voter   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Obama supporters don't want to hear any opinion but their own…

THEY JUST WANT THE OPPOSITION TO GO AWAY

SCARY….

Paula   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

If Hillary can be so out spoken and say what she feels bothers her —–then —– I should be able to say — she is the BIGGEST DISAPPOINT to me as a women!!!
She is using gutter tactics and trying to sling mud in the hopes of getting to her final goal of being back in the White House whatever it takes. Her reputation must not mean much to her in her quest to make it. For the stat takers I am an Independent retired white women and I WILL NOT vote for Hillary if she was so lucky to be the "only" person on the ballot in November.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

That's typical.
Chimes in her two cents—then chastises the competition for politicizing the issue.

mlw53   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

You go Hilliary. Wright hasn't change & Obama knows it. This is just to get people to feel SORRY for him, oh POOR OBAMA…. give me a break and he wants to our Chief & Commander. I don't think so. Bow out now Obama, I think I hear your racist Rev. Wright & your racist Wife calling you.

D. Debrowsky   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Obama not denouncing Rev Wright before was again an example of "good judgment"

If he had done so- he would have lost his powerful black votes

What better can happen to Obama- the crazy pastor of his decided to run under the bus himself..Blacks are not only supportive to Obama- today they are sympathetic towards Obama and have become even more ardent supporters.

Mark my words ppl- These same Black people (whom no one is even considering today as everyone is after those Blue Collar Voters) will make Obama the NEXT PRESIDENT of USA

Oh BTW- I am not BLACK…and is not it surprising that I am telling so??
But mark my words….

Marc PDX   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Also, I suspect that Hillary's predominant reaction to Rev. Wright's speech at the National Press Club was not offense. I'm sure it was glee as she now benefits from improved poll numbers over Obama as a result. (She must think her supporters are real dimwits to not notice that she's just making hay out of this.)

The new flavor   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Better late than never? HRC should've come out a looooong time ago and when Obama gave the race speech to agree with him and show some party support. It would not have hurt her to do so..she could've stolen some of that shine from his magnificent speech. Now that the media has finally reached a climax with this dead horse, it doesn't seem like the best time to put in her 2 cents.

Since Rev Wright was among Bill's spiritual advisors during their time of need, she should not have been so hands off as if he were a complete stranger. I just don't think her words have any value at this point. Obama has fought this fight by himself and came out like a champ.

suzy   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Tell me bloggers – exactly what else is it that you want to know about Hillary? Her life is an open book. Maybe if you researched a bit you would see that instead of going by political ticker headlines to characterize her…
And if someone asked you a question about Wright, would you not answer, just as ALL of Obama's surrogates have answered?
You are ridiculous is trying to say that Hillary Clinton has ANYTHING to do with this….now who is trying to twist things?
Obama supporters have no minds of their own – at least the ones who frequent this site.

dallasiteforhillary   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Hillary was answering a direct question posed to her by Bill O'Reilly today. The interview will air tonight on his show.

It is completely obvious who the Obama supporters are here by their comments. They are the obnoxious rantings and hate-filled ones. Wonder where they learned that?

Ugh!   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Debby April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I truly hope Obama loses big time and then all his supporters will go back in their holes where they came from. You people are just miserable.

Interesting Debbie you want us Obama supporters to crawl back into our little holes? But your precious Hillary can not win the election without our support and Obama can't win without Hillary's supporters support, so stop being disrespectful and grow up.

mary, ct   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

This is one of many reasons why I could never, ever vote for her.

OMG   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Dear Hillary: The best way "not to politicize this matter" which you accuse John McCain of doing, is simply not to comment. Let it die as yesterday's news.

Frankly, nobody cares what you think about Rev. Wright.

Adam, KY   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Just take a look at comments above…
I am surprised that Obama has so many dumb and sick supporters.
No wonder Hillary won 4 out of 5 last primaries! Go Hillary!!!

Hillary 08!!!

Ret. AF in VA.   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Why is it if Hillary wins Indiana she is catching up with Obama, and North Carolina is not important since is going to blow her away?
Even if she does win Indiana, which will be by a small amount, she will still be down in the delegate count since Obama is going to win BIG in N. Carolina.

I tell you these reporters just love to act like this is even a contest LOL.

Number of delegates:
Indiana: 72
North Carolina 115

Barb   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

How nice. Her campaign supporter Barbara Reynolds from USA Today organized the opportunity for Rev. Wright to speak. I think it is way to convenient then, that Hillary has another opportunity to "voice her opinion" thereby keeping the issue in the news. She's unbelievable.

Trotfox   April 30th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I guess it's another "vast right-wing conspiracy". Actually, I'm still waiting for the apology for misspeaking on that one.

Tom , Flagstaff, AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Well, I think Clinton's lies are outrageous and offensive. Let's not forget , when she lies–which is often enough–it is not her ex-pastor talking. It's her own gums flapping.

ct   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

the bloggers are getting more and more nasty, aren't they?
And Wright is crazy, simply out of it, crazy.
Hillary is fine.
All those throwing the dirt on her are out of it too.
Anyone who does dirt throwing is out of it.
People are trying to make this country better, and what we get here:
some are asking Hillary to denounce her husband! Why should she listen to someone who does not ave the whole picture? Marriage is private matter. Pastor is not so private matter. It is public.

Ex-Hillary supporter   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Mmm. Isn't this a case of the pot calling the kettle black? Her well documented pattern of lying to the voters is offensive.
Thanks to her negative campaign and personal attacks on her fellow Demcrat, Obama, she has lost my vote for good.

Lee WV   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Just the Replubicans are politicalizing it.What a laugh…

freddie   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Hillary – please just shut up. I realize you are mad because this did not kill Obama's campaign like you planned, but go ahead and keep talking about it….see where it gets you. Don't you have your own fraud trial to worry about anyway…and WHY is there not ONE mention of this in the press? I just don't get it.

VCARTER   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

She just answered the question. If she had said "no comment" then that would have been totally twisted around by Obama supporters.
She answered the question, that Wrights comments were outrageous,
and most americans think the same thing. They just are not be drilled by Oreilley to answer. She was honest and gave her opinion, is she not supposed to have one. Yes, you will continue to hear her speak out, for she is the next President of the United States. Get used to it folks, she will win in Indiana and go on to the White House.

Its no wonder we have so much devision in the US, if Pastors in the black churches are preaching hatred. Slavery days were a long time ago, most people living today did not experience those days, and yet they continue to preach hatred. Yes it was terribly wrong to have any one as a slave, what do you think is happening in your back yard black people, white people, the hispanics are being used today as slaves by all. they cannot help what is happening to them either, but thanks to their governments and ours, they are "slaves".

NOBAMA, PA Voter   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Mr Obama contradicts everything he said yesterday in his book, "Audacity of Hope". OBAMA is a con man who will say anything to get elected. He will never have my vote.

James   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Bunch of hateful whiners on this board. And to think we give these people the power and influence to put intelligent people in the white house.

Brian   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I love these Clinton trashers. Completely immature and moronic Obama-backers obviously.

Get a life Clinton haters!!!! And grow up. She is going to be the next President.

GET OVER IT!!!

Linda Harper   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Hilary, Hilary, Hilary……..word on the street is that it was one of your supporters that orchestrated the whole Reverend Wright invitation. Why is no one talking about this or investigating this to see whether it's another "innocent sniper fire" episode??????

You're more transparent when you're trying HARDEST NOT TO BE!

Barbara-California   April 30th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Somehow I still think that Hillary had to do with all this; she is famous with generating something from the "leftist side" and then looking "wide-eyed" and claiming that she is "middle ground." The Rev Wright is someone who was invited to the White House while she and "Billy-Boy" were in residence, that alone makes me think she is behind all the hype on this matter; as long as she can keep this in the media limelight, she can continue to feel/look like she is above this type of behavior.

All people should take a look at Hillarys tactics over her "lifetime of experience." There has been nothing she will not do, change, or alter to make herself look good to the public. I know a lot of Politicans out there today that do the same; it is a new kind of politics for a "new age," that is what Hillary is "new age" both in her spiritual upbringing and her choice of what to believe in these days……New Age Belief…..google that, and you will find her profile and others who think like her also.

Read it and weep, that is what the choice is today….anyone who does not vote for Obama or Mc Cain, has got to have a screw loose in their head these days….she will bring chaos to our already shaky United States, for polical reasons. S

he wants NAFTA, somehow she plans to turn that whole thing into money for she and Bill…..watch and wait.

Joe, Austin, TX   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Oh stop hating everything Clinton already. That is so 20th century.

Raphael   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Hillary, I thought you supported Reverend Wright. Hasn't he helped you on Monday by supporting you argument that Obama is unelectable with superdelegates? Didn't your supporter organize the press conference on Monday! Stop pretending that you don't support Wright when he is the only thing that has given you any momentum in this race! Wright is offensive, but even more offensive is a politician playing the race card to send America back to the Jim Crow era.

Jay, IN   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I am so disappointed by the negative attitude and disturbing language of Obama supporters on this board. God knows who should be our next president!

Hillary or Nobody 08 !!!

Jay   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I believe it was Hilliary's camp that started this whole Rev Wright issue to begin with – what she has single handedly done is split the democratic party and the voters. If Hilliary wins the nomincations – I am going to vote for John McCain.

Andy Morris   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Who cares what she thinks about Rev Wright? I have absolutely no respect for this woman. She and her surrogates are licking their chops. This is a woman that really would do or say anything to get elected. She is pathetic….

Independent 001   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Bill and Hill are Obnoxiously vilifying persons. I think Clintons are in the last phase of their own destruction. Let the show go on. At the end, the only one left holding the bag with complete destruction is Clintons

Ernie   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Clinton/Wright 08….Waddaya think? :-)

Daniel, NY, NY   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

HILLARY IS THE BEST!!

LET"S GET YOU BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

HILLARY 08!

eStreet4ever   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

The Factor? Please. Who are you pandering to now. Please go away. Just put the car in drive and go back to New York.

Judi in Minnesota   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

She is the say anything, do anything, lie about anything, to get the nomination candidate…even if she destroys the Democratic Party in the process. I wouldn't vote for her if she was the only one running.

Donna   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Yeah Hillary says this now but in 1998 and 1999, her husband Bill entertained Reverend Wright in the White House and he spoke a couple of times. Yes, it was on CNN clips and all.

Levae   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Obama reminds me of NEO on the Matrix. When will they realized that he is the chosen one to save Americas respect. Hillary reminds me of Chucky Doll. She is pure EVIL

Mark   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

For all you Obama people stop complaining. Obama is not going to win the White House. Reverend Wright us not going away.

Reverend Wright and 20 years is not going away. I must be a white racist

Hillary 08

J Huntington, WV   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

This lifelong Democrat will be voting Republican in November if Obama and his wife, who isn't proud to be an American, get the nomination from the black folk–and that is what it has come down to!!

George, Covington, KY   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

I can say I was offended by the words as an American citizen also… Why can Hillary not say the same? Is she not an American? Can she not respond? These comments were outrageous, and since she was directly asked about them, she gave her honest opinion. Why are we asking questions of her when Sen. Obama was the person who sat in his church and heard is ideology for 20 years. Wait, I forgot, Rev. Wright only gave one offensive sermon: the Sunday Sen. Obama was absent.

Keith, PA   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Puh-lease. You people are nothing but Zombies. You're just following OBAMA because he's 'new and shiny'. You all act like babies.

Maybe, one day you'll all realize he'll drive this country into the ground.

Hillary is the ONLY one that can help us now.

Lowry Martin, II   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

It is troubling that so many citizens can even find a way to denigrate Sen. Clinton because of something that Sen. Obama's minister and "spiritual guide" has said. Did HRC push Wright to go to the National Press Club and make such outrageous remarks? Even Senator Obama has stated on the record that Wright's actions and comments are fair grounds of political inquiry and comment precisely BECAUSE of his close relationship to Rev. Wright. WHY DOES THIS HAVE TO BE ABOUT Sen. Clinton doing every devious thing possible to discredit Sen. Obama? I hardly think she controls what Rev. Wright says or whom Sen. Obama chooses to mentor him.

joyce   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

hillary
just go away don't even act like you care

Kayln   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Man people Hate hate hate Hillary

Kiran   April 30th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Who cares what Hill says about Wright. It's all out there anyway.
It doesn't matter that she made a comment, no less on the O'Reilly show.

A.M.   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Hillary you are playing a double and most manipulative role. It was you perhaps who asked B. Reynolds to invite this Rev. Wright to press club and now playing this innocent card.

Come on! What do you take most of the Americans as? You are exposing yourself by the minute and showing who you really are.

Obama …08!

A.M.
Houston, Texas

Alex   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Hilary Clinton is useless. All she does is talk about what she would have done, and we should do this stupid thing (cut the gas tax and save 30 dollars in a month) or that stupid thing (OBLITERATE Iran if they attack so and so).

If Americans are stupid enough to not see through her antics, then they deserve higher gas prices, a worsening of the mortgage crisis, etc.

You can sit there and say Obama is full of empty rhetoric and is a hypocrite, etc. I feel sorry for you for not being able to actually research what you are talking about. It is a shame that a majority of the bell curve seems to fall for Hilary's stoopid antics.

Intelligent engineering student from the NE for Obama, '08 and '12.

Independent99999   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Obnoxiously vilifying person. I think Clintons are in the last phase of their own destruction. Let the show go on. At the end, the only one left holding the bag with complete destruction is Clintons

Ana in L.A.   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

It's politics, PEOPLE!!!!!!!! Stop coddling Obama like he's a puppy! If you have to be so defensive and offensive anytime anyone says anything about him then he's obviously not the right one for the job!! Obama supporters seem to think that Obama is the only one who can express an opinion, 'cos that's exactly what it is, an opinion… grow up!

Jessie   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

OBAMA's denounce of Pastor Rev.Wright is for POLITICAL Show only…He was DANCING and CLAPPING with others at Rev.Wright for 20 years and now only you are making PUBLIC about your denounce…the main purpose of the denounce is to get votes rather than to focus on issues. ONCE, this election is over and done…I am sure OBAMA will go back to his PASTOR and tell him that he had to denounce him at that moment under the circumstances of the media frenzy and his stake at the presidential race. OBAMA will be like, Ohh "I am Sorry and it wasn;t intentional" to his pastor.

Poor Rev   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Poor poor Rev Wright and poor poor Obama.
Why should the Rev take responsibility for the hateful things he said and why should Obama take responsibility for listening to the Rev for 20 years and lying about it?!?
They're just poor victims of that mean old Hillary Clinton!!

DeniseGA   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

To Adam in Fl

Obama can't be outraged to comments HE DIDN"T HEAR!

He heard them when American heard them and he denounced them in March!

kim palo alto   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

McHiliary strikes again!!!!

Wael   April 30th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Wait a sec.
Hillary never denounced Bill for lying under Oath about his affair with Monica. Now I am "outraged" Billary!

edmand   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

The US gov't is responsible for the AIDS epidemic. Larry Kramer has proven that already…

John from LA   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I think/believe she is free to say this…remember it's about hate speech-not about tit for tat(Bill C. did this or Hillary has that friend)-Obama should've thrown him under the bus 2 months ago-now it's conveinient for him to do so-Why?-what was he afraid of 2 months ago?-remember hate is hate-I find it quite amusing that Obama supporters praised him for standing by this WACKADOO-but now it's just the opposite-his supporters are now saying"good for him for coming out to denounce Rev. Wright"-

Stop the "I hate Hlllary crap"(those comments are small and base)

Pragmatist, SoCal   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I would agree if Hillary said Rev Wright is a racist and a selfish, careless nutcase, who saw an opportunity for himself.
But SHE is a liar, corrupt, hypocritical panderer and a sneak. Under all that "righteous indignation" lies FACTS about the pending Peter Paul case, which if the BHO camp was behaving like her, would be all over his ads by now in all 50 states, Bills racist remarks would've been too, as would her vote and support for the unending debacle in Iraq.

She should be honored to be running against a dignified human being who doesnt stoop to the pit to meet her on her terms

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

WOW – Obama preaches non-divisive politics – but his supporters sure know how to be divisive and bitter!!

Every ticker here has Obama folk hammering away – if I didn't know better I would think this was a campaign strategy too!

Brendan D, Niles, IL   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

>>The comments appear to be a shift in Clinton’s tone on the matter. <<

Two words: FLIP-FLOPPER!

Joe   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

she was asked the friggin question! you obama freaks are pathetic! watch the interview before you respond your hate. she gave the same answer as obama gave yesterday…what's so wrong with that?

Clinton the panderer   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Hey Jack, you are full of bull. The train isn't slowing. we are building a movement and you and your old political hacks of Clinton, Bill OH, and Rush the idiot, will be left behind.

rumpusgoopus   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

And just when I thought she was going to be smart for once and stay out of it…

MMN - Milwaukee WI   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Am I swayed by the WRIGHT stuff? NO!! I am swayed by the RIGHT stuff.

A gas “tax holiday" for the months of summer is a feel good election ploy that Hillary is borrowing from McSame and is a financial support (welfare) to the oil companies who are already raking in earth shaking profits. Obama is showing courage by telling people the truth and not what they want to hear. What Hillary and McSame are saying about “tax holiday” is like trying to fix a crack on Hoover Dam with an ABC-Gum (Already Been Chewed gum).

Jan   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

We would have more respect for you Obama supporters if you would stop being ignorant and blaming Hillary or Bill for all of Obama"''s problems. He brought all of them on himself because of his arrogance and inexperience. you have created an egotistical man who does not know whether he wants to be a rock star or American idol. Wake up and smell the coffee–he need to react faster and with better judgment when that 3 am phone rings as it has several times in this election. A President needs to think on his feet–not mull it over for months for popularity sake.

Nannan   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

If Rev. Wright is so offensive, why did Hill and Bill swoon all over him at his several visits to the White House? Why did Bill specifically call on Wright to "counsel" him after the Lewinsky and impeachment mess? Hmmm, Hill and Bill wouldn't choose their friends based on how it will profit them at that particular political moment, now would they?

World Angel   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

The nerve of you people to blame Hillary for bringing up Rev. Wright. I think everyone of you that posted a comment so far are not being realistic. Anytime there's something that's not favorable for OBAMA, you blame Hillary, He borught this on himself. Obama discussed this with Rev. Wright last year that he may have to denounce him if he win the Primary. Look like he had to do before winning the Primary. He tried but failed. AFTER HE GET THE NOMINEE I GUESS HE'LL TURN ON YOU TO. CAN'T BE TRUSTED.

American Girl   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Wonders never cease!
Hillary will never shut up!
She goes on FOX network, the most biased network and discuss Rev. Wright. White voters wake up, this lady is trying to play games.

I think she is trying to play the Religious/Race card with the Republican party. She wants them to see her as the White Christian Answer that teh Republican right is looking for. She will next say she will repent from her "Billary Ways if they vote for her" Next she will be spouting Republican slogans.

She is doing just what it takes to win, attracking Relgious and Racial biggots on the Republican right.

Obama '08

Kristen   April 30th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

For pete's sake – leave it alone CNN. Find something else to write about!

jimmy   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Dale Wise, if you are so wise you would 'get it'. BECAUSE Indiana represents the demographic the democrats need to win the electorate in Nov.

Do a little reading and maybe you'll get it.

Ugh!   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

This woman has no shame. She is really desperate now.

Greg Pottstown Pa   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

To all Obama supporters!!! Obama did not move on for 20 years . Why do you think America should forget this so fast. Maybe because their is no way people will believe this is the first time he heard this trash from Wright.

Hillary Supporter   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary was commenting on Rev Wright's recent remarks. They were offensive remarks. The disrespect from some of you scares me more than our current administration. Hillary deserves respect.

Roger   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Poor Obama has been going to church for twenty years. Reverand Wright would wait until Obama was absent and then start preaching hatred toward white people and America. When Obama went to church Wright would preach about salvation and loving your enemies. He married him and his wife. He baptized his children. Poor poor Obama. What a tragedy. The wiked Revereand Wright was waiting of this opportunity to get national attention to preach his beliefs to millions of people . Poor poor Obama was duped by his own pastor.

Real Change   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

You make me completely sick to my stomach Hillary!!!!

That stinking husband of your got a BJ from a 22 year old intern IN THE OVAL OFFICE and your take on that is that it's nobody's business. But on the other hand we should all vote against Barrack Obama because of the church he goes to.

I cannot believe that anybody would have reality to twisted in their minds as to think we should vote for the Clintons TO AVOID SCANDEL!!!!

Liza   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Give it up, Billary.

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Obviuosly Sue, Hillary never had your vote

Joe, Chicago   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is just John McCain in a pants-suit, and even more divisive.

Michel   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary is indeed devious and hypocritical. She does not know it because she has been living that way for so long. O'Bama does not have the experience to be president. Also if he did not realize who the Rev Wright really was after 20 years then he is not sufficiently astute for the job. As for Mc Cain he is too old to wait 100 years for the Iraq war to stop. Ron Paul is the only candidate but he will never be president. What should I do?

bora   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

She's right though, he is offensive. Wright made those offensive comments a long time ago and yet Obama only denounced him after Wright started attacking him personally and his poll numbers started slipping. He's full of crap!

Lynette Y. Lucas   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Get Hillary a repair man please! The Clinton machine is stuck on the SPIN cycle.

Concerned American   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary's Pastor was charged with Child molestation, does that make a child molester? It seems as if everything or anything a pastor or priest opens their mouth to say is attributed to a member of the congregation…that is really pathetic…too much double standard…..

Joe   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

She did not bring up the subjst! Watch the interview before you freaks respond. She was asked the question a few times by O'Reilly and gave her personal views…the same views that Obama shared with us yesterday! You Obama freaks are just that…FREAKS!

NOMORE OBAMA BITTER   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Obama will not win the GE. This will still be the issue and it will not go away. Obama = Wright. This will be his waterloo….believe me.

Mir   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

If any of the obama followers actually heard the sermons in their entirety, you would not care what hillary saying. you'd be more worried about Obama's throwing wright under a bus since it became politically expedient. Wright on monday took even himself out of context for who knows what reason. And I'm not even an Obama supporter.

Deb   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

If you read the 30 comments that have been posted so far you realize that Obama supporters are as NASTY as Obama and Wright!

Thank God you are not Main Stream America!

After June 3 we will not have to read your nasty hateful comments!

Hillary or McCain 08

jenkins   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Obama has great judgement, right? Isn't this why he wants to be president? Wright is a joke! Obama will lose this election because he actually has terrible judgement!

John B. From New Hampshire   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Kayln April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hey …how come CNN not talking about "Clinton's proposal on gas tax cut

MSNBC is talking about it

. Thats because MSNBC is in the toliet for obama

Paul Dobro   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

SuperDs Obama is +10 now for elected officials that are SuperDs while Hillary is +31 (not sure if the Purto Rico Super D is elected or not, but that person is sure not elected in the US and cannot vote for president).

DeniseGA   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Yeah let your supporter put Wright on Air, and then criticize Obama!
Carefull Hillary you multiple personalities are showing again!

McBride, SLC, UT   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

This is appauling. Hillary Clinton has sunk to a new low! Sitting down with Bill O'Reilley on FOX NEWS! Unfair and UnBalanced. I was a big supporter for the Clinton's all through the 90's. I cannot believe what I am seeing before my eyes. This is exactly why I am supporting Barack Obama. The politics of personal destruction that the Clintons once were outraged about now runs their campaign. Barack Obama apparently is the only one to move our Country forward. Shame on you Hillary Clinton. You will never have my vote?

Ron, Las Vegas   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I find it interesting that Hillary is now so cozy with all the right wing conspirators, She will use any venue to try and get the nomination. I guess her penchant for telling the truth and representing the facts is the same as that of Fox. Both are biased and untrustworthy.

i'll say it again   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I never get posted- Sorry but I won't go vulgar like the Obama people.

Obama, with his good judgement, was unable to discern the true character, see the political positions or see the agenda of his close friend, mentor and pastor of TWENTY years.

It only took Americans a few hours or days to see the narcisistic and egotistical bombastic Wright for who he is.

What does that speak of Obama's judgement when dealing with world leaders and discerning their true intent?

Or… is it just political posturing to only NOW distance himself from Wright?

Either way it is BAD news.

Mary, North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Now she wants to open her mouth!!

she started this crap in the first place, she never intended to get the BLACK VOTE!!!!

Now Her Base Of White Women Are Starting To Turn On Her!!

Concerned Voter   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

You Obama maniacs are amazingly distasteful.

You have a candidate who is in political hot water brought on to himself, and I hear all this complaining that it was "Hillary", "she put Wright back out", "she paid him off", why not stop making false accusations and blame your candidate for once.

He brought on the "NAFTA" issue on himself, "BITTER" comments, "PASTER" issue… but ITS HILLARY's FAULT!!

You all are not deserving of a winner in November… and as a life long Democrate.. you make me understand why so many Dems will go to McCain or stay home.

To be honest… I dont think OBAMA'S SELF INFLICTED wounds will have much of an effect on Tuesday… or even in the remaining primary states, because I am convinced the Democrates are set in stone in having him as their nominee… whatever happens, THEY WILL TAKE OBAMA……
Leaving behind who probably is their best shot at gaining the white house.

Just thoughts of a concerned democratic voter, who has observed the notion that Obama is a non wrong doing saint… who does not have to take responsibility for anything!!!

Mauri   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

CNN, you are wonderful to print all these messages from we the people, even though some are downright mean.

Credit   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has never been shy of taking credit for something successful, so why is she giving the 'Republicans' (see: Hillary Clinton) credit for giving the Rev. Wright stories legs. Nobody cares what Fox 'News' or John McCain have to say on most issues anymore, so if Clinton wasn't bringing it up and trying to pin the Rev's comments on Obama at every opportunity, they'd have gone away long ago.

Oh, I know why… now she's got to convince progressives and independents to vote for her if she's successful in thwarting Obama's nomination.

James   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

She had to say something instead of letting play out.

Beka   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I think its offensive that you lie and claim you are a strong independent woman when you could never get anywhere without your husband…

BARACK OBAMA IS A HERO WHO HAS STOOD UP TO A VERY DANGEROUS GROUP OF PEOPLE…ANYONE WITH A BRAIN KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LAST PERSON WHO DECIDED TO PREACH UNITY AGAINST THE DIVISIVE TEACHINGS OF A REV WRIGHT OR LOUIS FARRAHKAN….HE WAS SHOT 20 TIMES IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE AND 5 DAUGHTERS.

R.T.   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Nothing to see here. Move along. At least that's what the Obamaphytes are praying for.

sheena   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Why is CNN not mentioning or covering the fraud case filed against the Clintons—-just this morning it was stated the judge was setting a date.

Ruyh W Campbell   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I agree with Jeremiah Wright. How others respond is a sign of their insecurity because they know he is speaking the truth. If they agree publically they ruin their own careers because the country lives in fear of the truth. We are terrorists only we hide it. We do not care medically for all people in this country equally nor do we provide equal educational opportunities foreveryone. Children are exploited by our media and large corporations all for their own financial benefit a form of slavery. This country is a big plantation gradually pulling the poor of the world into slavery for the sake of the almighty dollar. Why do only a few people dare to speak out. Watch what happens to me, I bet I'll be on CIA watchlist now! PS I am a Christian.

Obama lies   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

The Obama supporters blog nothing but hatred and divisiveness- just like their hypocritical candidate.

I never get posted- so I added the above negative comment- CNN likes negative. Sorry but I won't go vulgar like the Obama people.

Obama, with his good judgement, was unable to discern the true character, see the political positions or see the agenda of his close friend, mentor and pastor of TWENTY years.

It only took Americans a few hours or days to see the narcisistic and egotistical bombastic Wright for who he is.

What does that speak of Obama's judgement when dealing with world leaders and discerning their true intent?

Or… is it just political posturing to only NOW distance himself from Wright?

Either way it is BAD news.

SN in MN   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

All you Obamabots who are ranting and name calling like children, if Sen Clinton bothers you so much, please take your toys and go home. You aren't mature enough for grownup things like selecting a president.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I can't stand this lady…She is the biggest JOKE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JohnLee   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I expect all religious leaders to be radical and one sided and deranged. So why this is still a story is beyond me. Of course I know Hillary wants to keep this story in the news because it is her way of winning although a sad way. Waiting for the democrats to realize just how they are screwing themselves in an election year that should be their's to win!

John, veteran US Army   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

It Is Official: Hillary Clinton is A Republican. For her to Pander on Rev. Wright by going on the Fox’s Bill O'Reilly Show is the final nail in the coffin for me. Not to mention her stupid idea to follow John McCain off the cliff on the Gas Tax Idea, the "Commander in Chief" test and wanting to start WW III by blowing Iran off the face of the earth. What I cannot figure out is why Clinton and McCain are not on the Same ticket.

kim palo alto   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hiliary, Hiliary, go away and don't come back any day!!!

Terri   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

So she needs to appear on the O'Rielly factor to express her veiw on Rev. Wright?

Yeah Right.

Ok tell me anything she is so pathetic

I will never ever ever ever vote for Hillary. I would prefer to have another 4years of McSame at least I know where they stand and what I would need to expect.

I use to love Bill and Hillary. Thank God that I have seen the light of the true Bill and Hillary . Who would have ever thought.

James   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Why no mention of Ed Rendell, her #1 PA supporter, and the praise he lavished upon Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam?

Obama lies   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Who can still believe Obama?

He either lies about his good judgement…

or he is lying about not being able to discern the true character, politics and agenda of his mentor and pastor of 20 years.

Can't be both ways.

Obama is nothing but a slick lying hypocrit.

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Lets see if she tells the voters that she and Bill called Rev Wright, out of all of the Pastors in this country, to the White house for counsel during the Monica situation.

ANd for all of you people who are stuck on stupid, including the media, "how can he sit in the church for 20 years" how can Catholics still attend their churches. Molesting children is a lot worse than hate. Molestation is personal. People still send their children to these churches. Nobody's whining about that. He was a member of the church because of the good that the Ministry was doing.

mitch from ark.   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

her and her supporters and mccain and his supporters are the one's who started all this crap,because they want to delve into someone's personal religious life and make it an issue in an election that shouldn't have anything to do with religion.she's just starting to realize the damage she's already done to the democratic party, and attacking rev. wright,so she won't be blamed for starting all this nonsense, in the first place.she must think we're ALL stupid.

Guido in NJ   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Obama waited until this whole thing blew up in his face to denounce "HIS MENTOR". Shame on him!!!!!….She's just answering a question posed to her. How about you just watch tonight and get all your facts straight!!!!!….Just like Wright's been saying "Did you listen to my whole speech?"……

OBAMA hasn't won anything yet!!!!!!……The tide is turning and there's infighting within the cult.

Go Hillary!!!!!!

the real deal cheryl   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

please post this

hillary and billary who cares what you say. we know what you think so go awy for good
you are a day late and a dollar short

cmt   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

oh get a grip, Hillary is not the balme for the pastor and Obama, those two are the blame for this disaster, she was asked a question and she answered it. Stop trying to make a big deal out of it when Obama himself said his remarks were off base, but that was okay because Obama said it, right. Let up on this woman she has a right to her opinion if asked a question. We all know anyway you try to twist them that the Rev's remarks are insensitive so let's chill.

Obama needs to contain his pastor and hopefully he has done so, because this issue is old and tiring.

Robert   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

My hope is that one day we will choose our leaders based on their actual positions on the economy, or their foreign policy cred or their economic cred. What's happened is that the television folks have figured out that those subjects are too complex, so they serve us up this crapola.
But by the way, if Wright was accused of being anti-American for suggesting that America brought 9/11 on itself, what about Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell and John Hagee, who said, guess what, America brought 9/11 on itself by its tolerance of homosexuals and its position on abortion. Is that not equally anti-American? Just wondering.

Florida For Obama   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Ok, I've heard enough. I'm not going to bother typing defensive responses on this bolg or calling names. I just decided I'm going to sit back and let my response show itself on November 5.

B   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

To All the Hillary supporters,
If she gets the nomination, don't be upset with the large number of African American voter who either stay at home or write Obama's name in in November, causing McCain to be president. I was beginning to like her again yesterday when she scolded the RNC for their nasty ad against Obama now this today. I could never vote for McCain but with all her sly attacks she's definitely lost my vote.

For future reference, her handlers need to remind her of every comment she makes so she can stop looking like a forgetful crazy person.

Adam from NY   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Bandwagon's gettin' crowded…

Angel   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

If Hillary wins with the kind of campaign that she has run, John McCain can count on my vote!!!

Me   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I find Hillary offensive and outrageous-and that is putting it mildly.

Betty   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary,

SHAME ON YOU!!!! Shame on you, Hillary, Shame on you!!!!!!

B. Young, Pa.

Tamara 4 Obama   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary is so wishy washy……Get a life! One minute she is criticizing, the next she is lying.

E. loz Miami   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

CNN makes it seems like she went out of her way to say these remarks-WROOONG! She was basically forced to give an opinion about this subject from Bill O'Reily.
Watch the interview tonight & you'll see. It's CNN putting Hilary in the negative.

NYman   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Let's also make sure that Hillary does not get elected from NY next time!!!

James   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Well, then she just agrees with Obama (except she really means it).

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT.

lyn-nj   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

All,

Rev. Wright also offended Hillary in one of his sermons. Hillary is FREE to comment when asked by the media. STOP defending OBAMA. Obama could have DENOUNCE rev Wright earlier but he chose not to considering the rev as his faimily member.

Lyn, NJ

Jim   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

You know what stinks?
Obama will lose the nomination because of this loudmouth bafoon. Sad sad sad sad SAD!!

Please End This!   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary, really, no one cares what you think about this. I am personally offended by the fact that you lie about sniper fire – and have yet to apologize for it. I'm personally offended by your manipulation and the fact that your supporter arranged the Wright conference. Then, you pretend to be "holier than thou….". We're not stupid, we see thru your tactics and we're tired of them and you. Enough. Take your toys and go home, please.

scott   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary is such a hypocrite!
Obama has done nothing but try and raise the bar of decency in this election, and she. and the media have done whatever they could to stop him.

If Hillary had a shred of decency left, she would quit right now!

kl   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I am sick of Hillary make sure we should select a president who can unite the country and make everybody proud…

Ryan   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I fail to see how expressing her opinion (a constitutional right) hurts the country.

SN in MN   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

By the way, it's Obamabots who don't belong in the Dem party. Please go find something else to do until your short attention spans lead you off into some other la-la land.

v.ananthan   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

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OBAMA SAID HE^S OUTRAGED WITH PASTORS COMMENTS…
(PLEASE SEE SOME BLOGS BACK).

HILLARY IS SAYING "I think it’s offensive and outrageous"

I DON^T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE ARE MAKING THIS A BIG ISSUE WHEN BOTH HILLARY AND OBAMA SAID THE SAME…..:

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DAN   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

The Obama nuts are at it again, this really has to be a cult just from reading some of these Hillary hate comments. You have to wonder if all this hatred comes from the influence of Wright to Obama to supporters. Is this what your the influence you get from your leader Obama.Sad.

Lawrence for barack   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Nice she just playing politics again, people dont care about what you think anymore billary, or sorry hillary

Terry, Dallas Texas   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Is this all you have left Sen. Clinton? You are grasping at straws by continuing to try and join Obama and Wright at the hip. What Wright said was offensive and unexcusable but HE said it, not Obama. Will you stop at nothing to secure this nomination? Have you not a shread of decency left? Stop playing Republican tactics and start campaigning. You are only angering more people by continuing to go negative.

Cap'n Morgan   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Is it too harsh to point out that it only took Obama 20 years to denounce Rev. Wright? Are we to believe that Rev. Wright adopted his liberation theology last weekend?

YES WE WILL
Hillary '08

OH YEAH   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

and she has the nerve to speak out she need to talk about her lawsuit with Paul from CA and hoow mark penn and her campaign set this stuff along with the mediad you know who you are to keep things side track and what does rev have to do with the race for the white house HINT HINT distraction Smokescreen.

The problem is that religion can only do religious things well. And when a Rev. Wright speaks at the National Press Club, or when a Billy Graham endorses a Nixon or when the adulterous Bill Clinton invited ministers to the White House to airbrush his squalid affair, or when McCain sucks up to the worst of the Religious Right that he once called "agents of intolerance" so he can get elected by religious nut-jobs, or when Hillary Clinton speaks of her faith and of carrying her Bible everywhere, so she will make good with those blue collar voters, it's hard to tell who's abusing whom — the preachers or the politicians. One thing is certain; the relationship of religion and politics does America no more good than the Oracle of Delphi did the ancient Greeks

Jamaal   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the Evilsit women in this Country and she will never be President

Chi-Town Cheryl   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

I reside in Chicago — home to Rev. Wright and Senator Obama. The talk on the streets of Chicago is that the Hillary camp was, without a doubt, behind Wright's appearance at the Press Club via longtime Clinton confident, Barbara Reynolds. There is also some talk that Wright was paid by the Hillary camp to thwart Obama's campaign. Remember, Rev. Wright is a longtime friend of the Clintons and has been invited as a guest to the White House during Bill's presidency. With Wright retiring and a new pastor already in place, he does need the cash. He sure isn't going to appear anywhere without being paid.

Carl   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

This is just a cry from Wright for attention. But well, the media is giving him what he wants. Why can't we just move on – there are plenty of people other there who says dumb things but we don't have them all on the news so lets start reporting real things or maybe issues, unless everyone's has forgotten we are going to be electing a new President.

jimmy   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Jason and Michael,
It is just as much Hillary's biz as anyone's. Why do you think Obama and his supporters have a monopoly on what's newsworthy or not and what's relevent or not?
You both are idiots… blind ole' sheep following the dream of hope and change. NEWSFLASH- change takes work and action, not promises.

dee   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

i thought Wright advised the clintons during the Lewinsky scandal…hillary back stabber…she's acting like she don't even know Wright…

Casey from Canada   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Are we surprised?

Ron   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Why could Sen Obama come right out from the begining and despise this man? well said Sen Hillary.

john   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I think it's offensive and outrageous that a proven liar still wants us to put her and bubba back in the White House. This woman is pure evil and the only thing important to her in this life is absolute power. GO AWAY..

Higher Ground   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I believe EVERYONE should speak out against this pulpit devil, especially those now in the spotlight. It's too bad YoMama didn't have the gumption to do it before he dedicated his family and values to this Rev. Wright's teachings.

Arin   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I wonder how African-American voters in North Carolina feel now that Hillary Clinton has given her opinion on Wright? If I were her, I would have taken the high road and made no comment. But high road and the road Clinton takes usually run in opposite ways. She is more inclined to 'twist the knife' once it is embedded into her victim.

MSmsdD   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Hiliary said she would have left Wright if he were her pastor after his comments. I would have have left Bill if he were my husband after all his infidelities, scandals, and lies(i never had relations with that woman). Why is Hiliary not connected with Bill as Obama is connected with Wright? "Double Standard"!!! She also has told lies on her own(Bosnia). Obama has been consistent and not told a lie. Fair is fair. Her supporters seeem to have selective memory loss.

Crystal Mitchell   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Hillary your days are numbered. The truth is going to be revealed about you and your husband. And the whole world will know the frauds that the Clinton's are. You are scandalous, no vision, a copy kat, and a trouble maker. Strife is your middle name, along with your lying husband. Please take a sit, shut up and for once mind your business.

Obama 08

Jamaal   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the Scum between my shoes I would not vote for her to get a new Lung let alone be the President

Jenny   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

It amazes me how Hillary pontificates about how she would have left the church if it were her. This from the woman who is still married to Bill Clinton. I know I would have left him in a heart beat. What a hypocrite.

Kristal   April 30th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Hillary keeps this going because it is the only thing she can try to pin on Obama. We all know she is not the one. Have we forgotten the White Water Scandal? She just throws the dirt and never cleans it up.

RAY IN NJ   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I doubt if CNN will p[ost this, but someone needs to ask her thoughts about the deposition on April 25th for the FEC Fraud case against her husband. Now, since Hillary and others can link one person's behavior and future based solely on another's actions and/or words, what should we think about her? Is she a criminal? After all, the judge who happens to be a Clinton friend has ruled that she won't have to testify until after the Nov. elections! I believe CNN and other media KNOW this will be an explosive story and they're savoring it in case she becomes the nominee. To ensure their "business" is enhanced the media is not reporting this story, hoping to snare viewer during the entire summer! The Republicans strategy of trying to Hillary nominated is so they can bash her right before the November elections and ensure they will win the White House! C'mon CNN, start reporting the "NEWS" and not some junk about what some other man said years ago! That's not journalism that you should be proud of – it tabloid trash worthy only of the National Enquirer. Let's start hearing about the Clinton's trial!!!

Trev   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

So Obama can weigh in but Hillary can't. Nice double standard. I would understand people not wanting her to talk about it if the Wright issue was confined to Obama. However, this issue is going to hurt Democrats in general in the general election. Wright is already being used to attack downticket Dems in southern states. Think people!

HILLARY GO HOME   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Another one of Hillary's permutations and manipulative comments show yet another shade of her chameleon personality. She'll say anything. I wonder if she would sell her own Mom if it meant the presidency would be hers. Shameful.

Lorna, NY   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Didn't she set-up the Wright engagement????
She is ruthless!

Roll Bama Roll!!!   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I still can't figure out why this woman is in the race. Even if she wins EVERY remaining state by a 20 point margin, she is STILL behind Obama. So then what is she doing… really…

Joe - Wilmington, DE   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

The Republicans are politicizing the matter? What the heck has Hillary and her campaign been doing for the past month? She's outraged? Please. Why was she not "outraged" when her husband had the good reverend to the Whitehouse for photo ops during his Presidency?

Give me a break!

Jetty   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Hillary, your best bet is to stay out of Obama's path to presidency. You already confessed in Texas and Pensavania that you have high regard for him and believes he can win the election come Nov. 08. So why are you tiring down the Democratic party with no chance of winning without destroying Obama?

God Bless America

Jim, Indiana   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Hillary is right and says what she feels. Why are Obama supporters protecting this crazy pastor? You are blind to everything that Obama has against him. You are willing to send him against McCain in November even though you know that he risks a lot more than Hillary and his chances are slim.

We need you now more than ever Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack Mpls   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I love it that everytime she says something on this matter Obama lovers start yelling that it is her fault – How funny.. She was asked a question and she answered. And they need to know this will drag on thru a general election and it is the tip of the iceberg of Obama's issues and troubles. Then they can start telling someone else to shut up. Obama fever is slowing down and reality is coming into play.

Dan, TX   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Thank you Hillary. It is good to see the democrats on the same page. Let's come together now. Both candidates are outstanding leaders that we need to help our country move forward. Let's close ranks and point out the Wright's behavior was offensive to all, democrats and republicans alike.

Obama '08

Chut Pata   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

"I regret the efforts by the Republicans to politicize this matter," Clinton said the Republican efforts

Then she went ahead and politicized it! What a hypocrite!

ruby   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

As I look back at the remarks of Rev. Wright, I would like to note that yes he was totally wrong and out lf line for making the remarks about, God D – - – America, AIDS, and that the chickens have come home to roost. None of it was new to us or Obama.

What the press needs to realise is that as soon as the Rev. stated that, “Politicians say what they say and do what they do based on electability, based on sound bites, based on polls,” Wright told the Press Club. “Preachers say what they say because they’re pastors. . . . I do what pastors do. [Obama] does what politicians do,” he was asking the Amertican people think, is Barack Obama telling them {American people} the truth about himself.

What Wright was saying is that he knows, based on his long personal relationship with Obama, that Obama agrees with him but can’t say so publicly for political reasons.

Armando   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Hilary is a pig

Lucy   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Sen. Hillary, let it go pleaseeeeeeee

Kelvin   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Opinions are like noses, everyone has one! Who cares about Rev. Wright he is just one man with an opinion. The media keeps him in the spot light solely for political reasons as if what he says is newsworthy. Stop the madness! Hillary should be worrying about her and Bill's campaign fraud court date, now that's news, huh CNN?

PDT   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

You are the one that set it up, Billary; liar!

what you say   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

This Woman Bends which ever way she needs to a true politician she is she has EXPERIENCE in bulll– iting the public and the sad part about this is that they will go through hell and high water to defend this wavering physco
she is rocky until she found out he lost the fight, she is a gun totting chick she is a fighter for what ever and i read somewhere today that she is a quarterback. she never cease to amaze me oh yeah and the biggest baddest thing she is is a LIAR. This chick bends with the wind very scary person in deed and you supporters a very scary too these peple must have tricked you into believing that if she gets the white you all got something coming. yeah you do a lawsuit in line with Paul from CA read the article but her buddies CNN, MSNBC, JOE, HANNITY and COLMES and the rest will dare publish anything like the truth about her why she has them in her pockets

Kathy in Oregon   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Enough with the Obama attack DOGS.

Everyone in the country is EXPRESSING their opinion about that NUT JOB Rev Wright.

And most everyone thinks Wright's latest comments were offensive. Didn't you listen to your candidate use strong language to condemn the remarks during his belated press conference?

So why attack Hillary for expressing her opinion when asked directly?
Her comments were not nearly as harsh as Obama's on this subject.

What a soap opera — Stop the DRAMA — DITCH Obama!

Damian   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

What could be more hypocritical or stupid to say to O'Reilly that someone else's statements are offensive. Has she finally admitted that she is really a republican??? Or did she also say somewhere that O'Reilly's statements are offensive and we just missed it?

S. Wright   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Unfortunately, for the Democrat Party, the Jive-Turkeys have come home to roost.

Eric-Gettysburg, PA   April 30th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

funny how she denounces McCain and the republicans one day, then the very next she takes their tactics, I have constantly expressed the parallels of Hillary and the republicans. She seems to do and say anything to tarnish Obama's good name. The controversy of Wright didn't have the full effect she would have liked, so now she begins or malignant campaigning with the May 6th primaries looming. Lets not forget the dealings of the child abuse from Hillary's pastor. C'mon people, we are all smarter than power hungry Hillary

Basquale   April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla. Here she's again after Obama adressed what he had to say. I have never seen such a coruptive woman in my entire life!

Dale Wise   April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Quick question for Clinton supporters:

With only a handful of states left, why is it that North Carolina isn't a 'must win' state for her? Why is it being made out that Indiana (with 72 delegates) is somehow more important than North Carolina (with 115 delegates)?

Thanks for your answers in advance!

Robin   April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Enough already. Move on people!

ssm   April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Cliton is full of poison..

Gerri   April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

YOU CANNOT MANAGEY OUR CAMPAIGN VERY WELL OR HANDLE BILL, SO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!

Dale Wise   April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Quick question for Clinton supporters:

With only a handful of states left, why is it that North Carolina isn't a 'must win' state for her? Why is it being made out that Indiana (with 72 delegates) is somehow more important than North Carolina (with 115 delegates)?

Thanks for your answers in advance!

Interesting   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Well she is just repeating the same statements Obama made yesterday in his press conference.

Hillary 2008!

Wright   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

People getting angry at Hillary? Its Obama whos doing the political pandering and lying

Pat, Renton, Washington   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Clinton takes a different opinion only because the report has come out that a supporter of hers invited him to the press club.

Too little, too late.

OBAMA 08

McHillary   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

"Offensive and outrageous"

Just like Hillary. These two should get married.

Dr SP Ward   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Hillary you are pathetic with your B Reynolds manipulated support for Wrights hate message. You then have the audacity to say you are offended. Lets focus less on crazy pastors who dont represent a great President in the waiting in Obama, and now have you properly vetted in the upcoming Peter Paul financial disgrace which is only ONE of your many lies.

raymond   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Now she is back… she is allways late in her comment , even the sniper shot. it itakes her the video from the bbc to explain that she makes a mistake.. after taht she repeated it more than once How many mistake she is done and nobody still talk about lile this one Paul vs Clinton on google..How people could event think she could be a president, she can even control her husband…

Barb   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

To clarify…..I listened to parts of the interview on a preview, and she was really pushed by Riley to say what she thought of Wrights comments! It's not a dead issue, to anyone other than his die-hard supporters

la diva loca   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Wow, Hillary is on the O'Reilly show… shocking! I like how the gas "tax holiday" is being called the McCain-Clinton gas strategy, which fits right in with the right wing because it helps oil companies maintain high profits and encourages consumers to use more gas. She should just switch sides and become McCain's running mate. Hillary sounds more and more like a republican everyday.

SN in MN   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Obamabots are pathological. You people need to grow up and get lives. Hateful children.

Ree   April 30th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

What a hypocrite. When you run out of stories to tell, then what? The truth, I don't believe that.

Kayln   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hey …how come CNN not talking about "Clinton's proposal on gas tax cut

MSNBC is talking about it

Enough   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Better duck Obama – here comes yet another kitchen sink.

Please IN and NC – do the country a favor and vote for Obama so this woman can ride her broom off into the sunset!

John B. From New Hampshire   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

W-O-W

Eric   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Ok. Wright's comments were offensive. Obama's outraged too. Time to move on. New topic, please.

Theogracias   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary does not have the integrity to tell anyone what is offensive.
Frankly …this article…you know…offends me!!!

Wolf   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I beleive nothing Obama has said regarding Reverend Wright. Obama was oblivious for 20 years to this man? If that is so – he does not have the obvious material needed to be President! I am with Clinton, Reverend Wrights words are offensive and devisive!!!!!!!!

Obama sat and listened to it, embrased this guy for years – as did his wife and he exposed his kids to this person! Bad judgment from every level – unless of course it was for political gain. Now that I would believe!!!!!!!!!!

Helene   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Going graveling on Billo ! She has no SHAME. What's next ? Sitting on the lap of Rush Limbaugh ? That woman will stoop to nothing. I will never vote for her, ever, whether she has the nomination or not. And I am from New York and will never support her for any office.

Ivey League   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Now let's see if this "double-speak" makes the evening news.

michael   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Enough of this dishonest, pandering win at any cost candidate.
Take Bill and head home…..we are sick of all of the clintons!

Tim from Eugene OR.   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

This is why the Clintons don't deserve the whitehouse. She goes on fox noise, she has Murdock throw her a fundraiser, she has her husbands old press secretary ask a question poised by Hannity, she has a meeting with the guy who tried his best to make her husband out to be a murderer. She wouldn't even be this close if it wern't for Rush and his dito head votes going her way. She cries, and lies! She knows the math makes her the loser and promotes the opponent, while tearing done her party and the obvious winner. PLEASE JUST GO AWAY

Vickie, Maryland   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

All hell will break loose if this women is elected as the nominee. I fear that there will be riots in the streets. But worse yet, the Dems will lose the White House, and as they have for the past eight years, Americans will suffer.

Dr. Seuss   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary… can not shut up…
ShShShShShShut up…
Shut up… I say….
Shut up… today…
We have no use for lies in May…
We have no use for you today…
Shut your face and go away!
Says "We the People" USA.

hill bill   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary 08

John in PA   April 30th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Once again, Obamabots are way off base (big surprise there!). Hillary did not bring up Rev. Wright, she was asked a direct question and answered it. How difficult is that to grasp? Guess what – Obama is going to be answering these questions from now until he either loses the Dem primary or loses the GE ( he will lose the GE). Get used to it and get over it Obamabots. Hillary is entitled to her opinion. She was asked for it, and she gave it, end of story. Obama made his own bed on this one. No spin can change that.

In the mean time, latest polls have Hillary leading Obama nationally, and McCain as well. Looks like the tide has indeed turned.

Venus   April 30th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I agree Hillary! We now have photos of one of your supporters who invited Rev. Wright to this event!

This is not going to help you win Hillary.

This race is over and Obama is going to win!

I am looking for the day when you are dragged off the stage!

Go Obama!

lol   April 30th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

hillary should have added hateful, and anti american too. she also should have said for a harvard educated man not to pick up on the hate after 2 decades obama is not ready to be the president of the united states!

Adam FL   April 30th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I am outraged also. I understand Obama himself has expressed this same outrage, but what is troubling, is that it took this long for Obama to be outraged over comments made a long time ago.

Obama will NEVER be president   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Hillary is the best canidate for the job.

Linda. Boston, MA   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I don’t believe Wright is not the same man he met 20 years ago I believe Wright is and always will be the same man and Obama is once again positioning himself politically.

You can believe what you want, but there have been a number of members of that same church who have stated that Wright has, in fact, been acting quite differently than the man they used to see in church every week.

IAMWMD   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

The viper opens her mouth again

Mike G   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I thought she said that the coverage on Wright was too much? Wasn't that on Sunday or Monday?

Ex-Hillary Supporter   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Hillary, come on. Please let this die. You are a two-faced politician and you just criticized McCain for commenting on this. Get out of the race. Get out of the way. America doesn't like you anymore.

Obama 08!

anon   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Do you Clinton supporters realize it was a Clinton backer that arranged the whole Press Club interview?

By hook or by crook

Nancy   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

How low can you go Hillary? The desperado is leaving on the flat bed truck. What's your motto? By hook or by crook.

GO OBAMA

TF, CO   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

This lady is Bi-polar. Let's hope she hits metapause in the next few years. Good help us if she steals this nomination.

rj   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

what about Clinton's former pastor lying under oath? does that make Hillary a liar…oh wait, she already was. maybe she made her former pastor one.

so ironic   April 30th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Hi, I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve of keeping this story alive!

"I regret the efforts by the Republicans to politicize this matter,"

What do you think you are doing by keeping it going!!??

Dusacre   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Wait for the punch (Just a matter of her time before one of Hillary' six personalities attacks Obama)

white female senior   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

This is so silly I would laugh if it weren't our country that is at stake. I don't understand why people don't see Hillary Clinton as the liar and say-anything politician that she is. Obviously the Clintons pressured the NAACP in to holding the so-called "award" for Wright which reignited this rediculous story. After all, Julian Bond, the head of the NAACP has said that he wants to have the MI and FL delegates seated and the NAACP has been a pro-Clinton machine since Bill was the first "black" president. Come on, people, open your eyes!

MD Houston   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

That's right. Rev. Wright preaches division and racism. Hey, that sounds like Bill Clinton!

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

This middle aged white woman will never ever vote for Hillary.

Nas from PA   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

She needs this to continue. The only way she can win is to try and keep muddying up Obama. I don't thimk she cares if he gets the nomination, she wants Obama to loose so she can run in 4 years. She is ruthless. Look at her kitchen sink performance, she is truely in her element. I hope super delegates run to Obama.

Fed Up with DNC   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Hillary,
Please SIT DOWN and SHUT Up. Nobody has a problem with you staying in the race. We just have a problem with you siding with the Republicans. You are so desperate to win that you' ll do and say whatever.

Shame on You!!! I hope the Superdelegates see through your dishonest, deceitful, disloyal, and disrespectful ways!!!!

Jenn   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

She regrets "efforts by the Republicans to politicize this matter"? Wow? Seriously, how stupid does she think the American voter is exactly?

JN   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Are we going to start again like the bitter comment Billary…A few days ago you stated you were going to stay out of this and yesterday you felt John McCain shouldn't be showing those ads..BUT TODAY>>>you flip flop and lie AGAIN!!! Nice try Billary..he faced what he had to do yesterday and now you are bringing it up again…and you say that his isn't about race. you keep bringing this up..is this really all you got? If it is…get out of the race because Barack is a much cleaner canidate than you!!! and the REPUBLICANS know it!!!!!

Lauren-Denver,CO   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

SHE ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY..
JUST STOP TALKING FOR 1 DAY PLEASE?!

Sophie   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Billary C makes me nautious

Kevin   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

WHY IS NOT KARL ROVE GIVING ANY SUGGESTION TO HILLARY CLINTON?

He gave one to Obama and one to McCain

Does Karl Rove think Hillary is not worth his advise..get a life

Hillary 08

Debby   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I truly hope Obama loses big time and then all his supporters will go back in their holes where they came from. You people are just miserable.

D'sNut's   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Hill do you hear the crickets and frogs on the Rev Wright issues?? Go check on Bill and make sure he isn't with another intern!

pat   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

she right, but the real news is that obama might be called in the rezke trial . an that he might be indiated also. check out the chicago sun tribune they have all the news about it. he,s part of there great chicago political machine. wheres theres smoke theres fire i no this will come out i just hope its not to late.

Susan MO   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Yes, McCain should let the 'Wright thing' stop!

We have heard enough from and about Wright!

Hillary 08 :)

jr   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Of course Hillary knows that it's part of the atmosphere we are in today because she is the one who reignited that atmosphere. Her campaign has been shameless and undignified.

Alan Boyer   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

whatever. see this for what it is. Hillary is testing this message for polling to see if how far she can go negative about Wright without further alienating black voters.

What ever!   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Another thing, you had your friends ask Mr. Wright to speak, in the hopes this would cause the distraction it has caused for Obama. Again, SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marianne   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

yes Obama is a bigger hypocrite – thank you

Chuck   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Hillary on O'Reilly. A guy whose comments past and present are often outrageous and hateful. Now we know her true colors and some of you people still support Republican Hillary Clinton. She is shameless and she is certainly not a representative of the Dem party.

Jane   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Give me a break. Like Hellary is relevant. Go home old woman! Barack Obama has won the nomination!

sue   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Clinton has no decency.

You lost my vote Hillary, I have to trust my president, and I cant with you.

Linda. Boston, MA   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Hillary on O'Reilly? Two opportunistic liars on one show…. overload!

Carrie   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

You know what I find offensive? Dirty campaign tactics!

Hillary backers are using robo calling to disenfranchise voters by misleading them regarding voting. Hillary will do anything to win, and former Clinton administration officials are running an illegal calling campaign in NC.

The Lady   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Hillary lets talk about your former Pastor????????

Dale Wise   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Number of delegates:

Indiana: 72
North Carolina 115

Why exactly is it that Hillary has to win Indiana but not North Carolina? At this point in the race, with 43 more delegates, you'd think North Carolina would be the must win state, not Indiana.

Must be more of that 'new, fuzzy' math that uneducated Clinton supporters buy into.

Sue   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Well I am sure she was answering a question. His statements were offensive and she has just as much right as the next person to voice an opinion. The Press is keeping this issue alive. we need to move on and listen to issues….from all candidates.

Vee   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

ahh…she made the mistake..

One of the top most political pundits mentioned last night that whoever (Obama or Hillary) opens the mouth about Rev Wright first gonna be hurt (And I was hoping Hillary brings the topic of Rev Wright)…ANd there she is…She opened her BIG BIG BIG mouth

60 years old White Lady   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

We still wanting for you Hillary to denounce your husband 's Bill behavior in the White House with Monica… You never spoke about… how many years now…? You never apologized for your lies the normal way…. Look at your opponent… He is a Man… You never done what he has done… To come out and apologized or denounced…
When you down on us you lose my vote…!

Daniel   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

IT WAS THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN THAT SET UP THE QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION WITH THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB!!!!

THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN AND THE MEDIA!!!

MOVE ON CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joseph, NY, NY   April 30th, 2008 3:41 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 met 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.

What ever!   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are such a panderer! I am sick of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tf   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Is there a bigger hypocrite than Hillary Clinton?

v.ananthan   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

People should select a president who can unite the country and make everybody proud…

Ca Native   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Good Lord Hillary – bringing up Wright to slander Obama while you criticize John McCain for objecting to what YOU are doing???

This woman needs to take her fugly family and leave.

Vickie, Maryland   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

I hate this woman. Hillary will say one thing to your face and turn around and say the complete opposite to the guy behind you. I will not vote for her, ever. I rather sit through 4 years of McCain then EVER, EVER voter her in. She is EVIL!

jason   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Perhaps you should worry about whether or not the statements are true, and not whether or not they are "offensive."

If they are false, THEN you can find them offensive – otherwise, as my white pastor once said: "if the truth offends you, you need to be offended."

Allison R.   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Then why was it an event sponsered by YOUR supporter, Barbara Reynolds, where Wright was speaking? Were you setting up Obama or is this another Penn example??
Down with the Old Politics!

mama4obama   April 30th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Hill…c'mon now. It was your cronies that got him (Wright) there in the first place. You love this…the only thing you can possibly dredge up on the man that has not thrown a wrench in your plans.

OBAMA 08

Moses, Ca.   April 30th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Hillary are you sure you want to go there???

GCG - Austin, TX   April 30th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Good for her. Those comments WERE offensive, and have absolutely NOTHING to do with ANY of the political candidates in this primary or general election.

This is now a non-issue, let's move on.

Cammi317   April 30th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

We have moved on. Elvis has left the building. Please just let Rev. Wright's rants die!

Michael   April 30th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Hillary, for the good of this country and for all those worldwide: please shut up. This is not your problem and you don't need to be dragging your already stinking nose into it.

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