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.