April 30, 2008
Posted: 06:18 AM ET

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Clinton is out with a critical ad in Indiana and North Carolina.
Clinton is out with a critical ad in Indiana and North Carolina.

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton launched a new ad in North Carolina and Indiana Tuesday that directly criticizes Barack Obama’s proposals to address the explosion in home foreclosures and rising gas costs.

The negative spot comes a week before both states’ crucial May 6 primaries and specifically attacks Obama for not calling for a freeze on mortgage foreclosures and not supporting a suspension of the gas tax.

Clinton has called for a 90-day moratorium on home foreclosures and $30 billion for an Emergency Housing Fund. Obama has called for a $10 billion foreclosure prevention fund to help homeowners who are victims of mortgage fraud sell their homes or modify their loans, to avoid foreclosure and bankruptcy.

In response to rising gas costs, both McCain and Clinton have called for a suspension of the gas tax ahead of the summer driving season. McCain's plan would lift the 18.4 cents per gallon tax during peak summer travel months and would suspend the 24.4 cent diesel tax.

Clinton, who rejected a similar idea in 2000, said her plan is different from McCain's, claiming his proposal would cost the government up to $10 billion that would otherwise be used to improve roads. Clinton has said she'd make up for the lost revenue with a "windfall profits tax" on oil companies, meaning their profits over a certain amount would be subject to a 50 percent tax.

Obama does not support a suspension of the gas tax, which he described as a political scheme that would save the average driver $25 to $28. He's instead proposing a tax on oil companies to help low-income families pay energy bills.

"It’s time for a president who’s ready to take action now," the ad's announcer states.

(Full ad script after the jump)

Announcer: The economy’s in trouble, the housing crisis broke. Hillary Clinton called for action. Freeze on foreclosures.

Barack Obama said no.

Now gas prices are sky rocketing and she’s ready to act again. Hillary’s plan: use the windfall profits of the oil companies to pay to suspend the gas tax this summer.

Barack Obama says no again. People are hurting. It’s time for a president who’s ready to take action now.

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David, Kentucky   April 29th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Here we go again with Hillary going negative. This woman is nothing BUT negative. She is one of the most hateful, most vicious women on the face of the planet! How could anyone want a person like that to be their President?

Fred   April 29th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Nice title

"Hillary goes negative in new ad"

Good one

Phyl   April 29th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Any politician can call for anything that might give them a vote, but how about adding how your going to accomplish what your calling for ? Hillary can elbow Obama as many times as she wants, it's quite a talent, it comes in handy when that's all you know how to do, makes it look like your keeping busy. Several States have reviewed the benefit of reducing the gas tax , hope so but anyone aware of it happening .Everyone knows the economy,gas ,health,and war situations, the messages from Hillary about taking action now ? Do you really believe anyone of the candidates are able to take action now? Just pick anything out of the air and make an issue out of it, makes you look like your presidential material. When your as transparent and demeaning as Hillary Clinton, it won't be long before any intelligent person catches on.

pastjob, il   April 29th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

hahahahahaha,
This is too funny.
Here goes Clinton throwing the kitchen sink again. obama is right a total savings of 28.00 is peanuts for gas. we need a better plan. it's funny how Clinton says "we don't need speeches we need results"
hahahahahahahahahahaha
all she is doing is speeches, I have yet to see any results…the only results we have ever seen is the FAILED health care plan under her husband….President Hillary Rodam Clinton…hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
what a joke. I hope the people from Indiana and North Carolina are smart and vote for Obama. let's bring this country back together.

gokhan Cukurova   April 29th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I am a first time voter. Democrat
Just because of her old-fashion attack and destroy tactics
she will not get my vote.
We need a Uniter, not a divider.
Certainly not approve her tactics.
I hope you guys at CNN ask her someday
'Why it took you so long to prepare your taxes?'
'How do you explain your husband making $15M by giving advise?'
'Did he give anything else?'

Keep up the good work
Thank you CNN

Em   April 29th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

"Clinton goes negative" implies that the departure into negative campaigning territory was relatively recent, a fact I'm sure all can disagree on. I am sick of seeing her face plastered everywhere on her bitter mission to derail the Obama train.

betty tudor   April 29th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I used to back Clinton but no more. She is a dirty fighter acting just like the republicans. I back Obama all the way.

Cherokee   April 29th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Beware of woves in sheeps clothing.

Blueray98   April 29th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Give me a break — this ad is negative? I've seen it and it sure doesn't seem very negative to me!

Hon   April 29th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

she gives new meaning to the B word. menopause at its finest.

kayg   April 29th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Obama is right, suspending the gas tax isn't a big savings, especially when it would be taking away from the funds used to maintain and improve highway infrastructure. I'm glad he's looking far enough down the road to see the long-term effects. In my opinion, HRC is just telling people what she thinks will get her elected, I do not trust her.

We don't need another Clinton in office. Clinton or McCain in office will just bring more apathy which we certainly do not need..

Obama is a vote for the future in so many ways.

DC   April 29th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Wow 90 Moretorium JUST in time for the election then you are all on your own folks! LOL, LIAR LIAR SNIPER FIRE!

Megan   April 29th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I just wish there was a way to help the uneducated people who see this ad know the "real" deal. Suspending a gas tax and going deeper in debt is not going to help anyone. I have never understand Democrats who say if my candidate doesn't win I may go to the dark side and vote McCain but Billary is really pushing me.

The DNC lost in 2000 with a shoddy campaign for Gore and they're going to blow it again in a year they should own. I am seeing 4 more years of Republican mess and a huge stain on our already damaged reputation in the rest of the world. SIgh. How can we get people to wake up and stop sending the same people to the white house to do the same old thing that is not working! Not to mention destroying hopes of all these young voters who are finally giving a darn.

OBAMA 08!

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 29th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

my husband refuses to watch cnn, he says this is the clinton news network I'm starting to believe him, Is this true? For real is this network owned by the Clintons? It sure seems like it even if it isn't.

Eric-PA   April 29th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

On Hardball, Obama's chief strategist, David Axelrod, falsely claimed that Hillary's plan to suspend the gas tax this summer would be financed by diverting funds for federal transportation projects:

"He'll invest in our infrastructure, which badly needs it. We know that. That's one of the reasons this diversion from the federal highway trust fund that Senator McCain and Clinton have proposed makes no sense."

This is false. Hillary's plan is financed by a tax on the windfall profits of oil companies.

Nancy   April 29th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Now, don't lie to us that you know what you are talkin about here, Hillary.

You will screw us up even more than Bush!!! You have no idea what is needed to be done…You are playing games with our desparation and playing well…You just want presidency… This is no 'Mary -go-round". Please go!!!

Mark P   April 29th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

What else can she do? She's losing and mathematically can't win, she has to bring out the sleaze to have a chance. She's the most insincere candidate since…well, since bush. She won't win against McCain. How are so many intelligent people fooled by her? Look up Whitewater, Peter Paul, Vince Foster, etc. etc. etc.

Josie   April 29th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Negative? Please. Whenever Hillary puts out an ad its always "Negative". So you're saying Obama's ads aren't . Geez!

Josie

Nathan in Charlotte NC   April 29th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

How is this "negative"? HRC is simply pointing out that her policy suggestions are opposed by Obama. I see nothing negative in pointing out their differences. At least she has a plan, and is discussing the issues. Until the very recent past, all Obama could say was "change", never what he would change or how. He still is severely lacking in details on most of his proposed initiatives.

I am voting this coming Tuesday, and while the ideas of "Change" and "Hope" appeal to me, someone with experience and a plan is by far my chosen candidate.

Besides, the one strong point Obama has been making since day one, his "judgement" has effectively been nullified by his complete lack of judgement in regards to Rev. Wright. I think his judgement in the Iraq War was more a lucky guess at this point.

EC   April 29th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Sen. Clinton must think AMERICANS are truly stupid and ignorant at the same time to think that her gas "fantasy" tax suspension is really a GOOD thing.

While suspending the taxes and putting it BACK on the oil companies, WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK WILL RAISE THE PRICE OF OIL EVEN MORE???

THESE ARE THE SAME OIL COMPANIES THAT HAVE BEEN FUNDING THE CLINTON LIBRARY AND THE CLINTONS FOR YEARS!!

THE CLINTON TALK A GOOD GAME, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT PAYING FOR GAS, THEY CAN AFFORD IT. IF YOU ARE WORTH 109 MILLION, DO YOU REALLY CARE ABOUT THE GAS PRICES???? WHAT A BUNCH OF CRAP-DOOKIE!

ARE YOU NUTS??? Sen. Clinton knows that the oil companies are going to RAISE the price of the barrel, but she's hoping to hood-wink the American people BEFORE they figure out her lie and deceit. That's what the Clinton's do. They PROMISE YOU THE WORLD and then YANK THAT SAME WORLD FROM RIGHT UNDER YOUR FEET WHEN YOUR BACK IS TURNED.

jd24   April 29th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

she's tenacious I give her that, to bad she's such an awful person on the inside

lito, Illinois   April 29th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Why is this ad negative? Is there any attack on character here? Aren't these factual representation of the candidates position?

The headline clearly shows the bias that your network has against Hillary. I am just sad that CNN has lost any modicum of impartiality in this election cycle.

Please, be fair.

Daley   April 29th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Go home Hillary, please.

Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon   April 29th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

The gas tax thing is a gimmick. We want real solutions and Obama has them. Ms. Clinton has only politics as usual.

No more atta-boys, please.

Obama '08

Leon Lucas   April 29th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Same old negative/attack ads from Clinton. Obama has and will continue to be positive and put forth his policies for change, and will explain them to us. Listen to his words.

Terp2008   April 29th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

As much as I used to admire and support Clinton, now I can't stand this woman!! I would rather see another Republican in the office than Hillary.

wolfsbane   April 29th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Suspending the gas tax is a bad idea, and Hillary's lying about using oil industry windfall profits - she already has those planned for her Clean Energy Plan. Gas tax goes to highway construction, which means jobs.

Hey CNN, are you going to be running Obama ads too? You know, for balance?

The Lord Almighty   April 29th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Dear Hillary,

Please, for the love of everything that is holy, just go away. I'm begging you.

Yours truly,
God

CA   April 29th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Eliminating the gas tax won't change anything. Demand will simply rise, jacking up the price to match, thus washing out any savings. The government will be out the revenue, and the oil companies pocket the extra profits.

Yeah. What a _great_ idea.

J. Jackson   April 29th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

In Hillary's plan, as long as the oil companies keep their profits below whatever her cutoff will be they will not be taxed. Neither McCain nor Hillary's proposal will make up for the lost revenue the gas tax brings for roads and infrastructure. I'd rather pay a few extra dollars to ensure the next bridge I drive over is not ready to fall in.

Now that we've heard from everybody else, it's time to hear something from the idiot in the Oval Office about how he's going to fix this, oh, wait, nevermind. He's "fixed" enough!

SZ   April 29th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

He's too busy dealing with his "uncle."

Brian   April 29th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

why is this considered "negative"? Am I missing something? Sure, it is confrontive but I don't find it negative.

Misty   April 29th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

LIES LIES and more LIES
Cllinton please stop. You are making us democrats SICK!

Rob Maz   April 29th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

You honestly think this is the first time she has gone negative??

Ken, Tucson, AZ   April 29th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

For the life of me, I don't understand why this is called "going negative". Sen. Clinton is pointing out a difference between her proposal to address the issue and Sen. Obama's. It seems that no matter what Hillary says it's going to be labeled "negative'. Get a grip.

J. Jackson   April 29th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

In Hillary's plan, as long as the oil companies keep their profits below 50% they will not be taxed. Neither McCain nor Hillary's proposal will make up for the lost revenue the gas tax brings for roads and infrastructure. I'd rather pay a few extra dollars to ensure the next bridge I drive over is not ready to fall in.

Now that we've heard from everybody else, it's time to hear something from the idiot in the Oval Office about how he's going to fix this, oh, wait, nevermind. He's "fixed" enough!

Tom   April 29th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Clinton goes negative??? No way! I refuse to believe it! She would never do that! I have long preferred Obama but would have been fine with voting for Clinton. After her sleazy performance in recent weeks, however, I don't trust her an inch, and I will vote for Nader if she succeeds in lying and stealing her way to the nomination.

Roger   April 29th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Maybe we should just let her have the Presidency as something she's entitled to because of, well, her background or being married to Bill. That way we could save a lot of money, dump all those negative ads that she and the Lady Macbeth staff love so much, and let the rest of us get on with trying to solve the serious problems facing us here and around the world.

brag on blogs   April 29th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

All the Obama supporters keep posting, on all the blogs, how they are smarter than everyone else.

I guess egotistical, boastful, cocky, arrogant narcisism is taught in Obama propaganda 101.

And the blogs are barely literate.

Irene   April 29th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

You never cease to amuse me Hillary. You will go to any depth, do anything to win this election. You are just, but too agressive. And I really wonder wether an overly aggresive presidential candidate translates to a president who can bring a turn around to the washington politics which is awash with too much agression just like Hillary's yet delivers litle to the people. Word of caution, too much agression does not equal to delivering the change we so badly need, we have seen this kind agression before.

George, Los Angeles   April 29th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Hillary 2008! I can't believe I'm saying that. This is one rat who jumped off the Obama ship. Clinton again.

Jack - Miami   April 29th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Bad move HRC! Several economic experts as well as your own colleagues have shown that lifting the gas tax will either do nothing or make things worse. May want to re-shoot the ad.
Can't be ready from "Day 1″ unless you really understand how the economy works. Obviously - you don't. Surprising since you tout your extensive experience.

Eric , Gettysburg, PA   April 29th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

another hypocrite ad from the clinton campaign. The average American knows that this tax moratorium will come back to bite us in the fall…if Hillary is elected she will not fulfill any of her promises on taxing oil companies or pursuing alternative energy, just like her husband. She's already taken huge sums of money from the energy and oil lobbyists in the forms of "donations". How idiot does she think we all are? this is an insult to all Americans, Republican and Democrat, across the nation, I pray that the good people of Indiana and North Carolina send her a message and shut her down on May 6th. OBAMA 08!!!

Mark   April 29th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Why do I always get stuck in moderation?
The simple truth is that Clinton reacts while Obama is a true leader.
She wants to bomb Iran out of existance. Obama will keep them from getting nuclear bombs. That's a true leader. America needs a true leader.

Why kill millions of people over the decisions of a few radical leaders?

Conan   April 29th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Obama does not support a suspension of the gas tax, which he described as a political scheme that would save the average driver $25 to $28. He's instead proposing a tax on oil companies to help low-income families pay energy bills.

Ok…he just lost my vote. We ALL need help not just a select few.

Carolyn   April 29th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Hillary please please get a life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lou   April 29th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Keep it up hillary. Poison Obama's chance so we can re live this nightmare in 4 years after 4 more years of Mcbush. You are so selfish,you dont care about your party or your country. Your sense of entitlement is a disgrace.Its time to shut up and admit defeat.

David, Newport OR   April 29th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Of course…should we expect anything different? Politics as usual. So question, who do you think will say anything to be elected and is that the person you want running the country? The country is hurting…but is that due to 1 person? Or a system that has forgotten us? And where in that system does Hillary belong? Insider or outsider? Change-maker and compromiser or my way or we don't even talk? So what will happen to the oil prices if she does this? Will a company let you tax them 50%…or will they simply move? Do you think that will be better for the country? Instead of answering tough questions like these, questions that are about issues, what does she do? Attack her rival with negative ads. Why does it work? Because many Americans aren't the sharpest tool in the shed.

Dgordon   April 29th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

OK, so the gas tax freeze is going to save me 2 bucks a week. And maybe 5 bucks a week on products shipped by truck. So I'm expected to believe that $7.00 a week is going to cure my financial woes. Wake up America! You're stuck on stupid (to coin a phrase).

Sean   April 29th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

What a surprise. Hillary's going negative.

Again.

How anyone can still support this woman after her disaster of a campaign is beyond me.

If she can't win by showcasing her strengths, then how will she try to get things done as President? Based on this campaign, by attacking anyone who opposes her and coercing us into doing what she says.

If she can't manage the finances of her campaign, then how will she manage the finances of a country? Based on the financial management of her campaign, we'll see no improvements.

And if she's willing to blatantly lie to win the Democratic nomination, then she'll lie to get what she wants as President too.

Hillary is a dangerous, dangerous candidate.

s   April 29th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I like Obama's plan to tax oil companies. I think it's time they pay through the nose.

harriett   April 29th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

HILLARY MEET REV. WRIGHT WHEN BILL WAS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT AND ATTENDED HIS CHURCH LIKE ALL CANDIDATES BUT NOW SHE WANTS TO PRETEND TO NOT KNOW REV. WRIGHT.
SHAME SHAME ON HILLARY!!!! SHE DIDN'T LEAVE THE CHURCH.

lets debate   April 29th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Obama needs to stick to his message- whatever it is.

I will meet with our enemies- I don't like that Carter met with Hamas- which is it?

I an a uniter- but I will divide the party by playing the race card time and again.

And…Obama supporters can not play fair

They think the ABC debate was unfair- simply because it did not have the built-in pro-Obama bias and adulation of the previous debates.

They were ok with it when Hillary was getting the insulting, hateful personal questions.

Hate always backfires, people.

Barbara Querrie   April 29th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

This woman dreams of Obama, she is all focused on Obama other than voters.Evry time the name Obama is top of toungue.Like Obama told his rally worrying about each other will not help americans.
Hillary back off -whats the fear about? even if you dont win this nomination atleast you should go to heaven but if you dont stop your negatives then you will loose both-nomination and heaven.

JFK   April 29th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

This ad points out Obama has little policy plans on important issues. His inexperience at crafting any legislation shows again. Thats why I have little respect for his "Unity" ideas. All talk and no action Mr Obama. Thanks but NO THANKS! President Clinton sounds better and better.

chris   April 29th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Here she goes again, she just disgust me more and more.

Obama will win Indiana , despite those negative ads.

Rollings   April 29th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Hillary works my last nerve. Wait until the dirt comes out about the "Clinton's". She should be thankful the other campaigns haven't hit her hard yet.

SHE IS NOT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
She is all about having the TITLE.

scott byington   April 29th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Keep it up Hillary. We need a fighter.

Lisa   April 29th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Hillary needs to stop… summer tax? Then what it goes up 10 times more to make up what they lost? Come with a plan that will secure our childrens future with SS, EDUCATION etc…

Low Imcome family cannot afford to travel.. tell me who needs help more..

Hillary and McCain is so out of touch its ridiculous……

henriettap   April 29th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

There has to be something done to help people that are going to lose their homes and the 90 day moratorium Hillary proposes sound good but that to sounds like a aquick fix that in the 30 billion dollar emergency housing fund doesn't say in what way it would be use.After the moatorium is up is this money to help people that are still struggling with that foreclosure.What are the conditions for getting the 90 day repreive.Obama has a reasonable plan for the 10 billion to help people sell their homes or to modify the financing of the home.

look byond   April 29th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Well, it is obvious that the only way Hilary can attract voters is the way she knows how, NEGATIVE.
She will not quit, and my advise for Obama is to stay away negative people and talk about the real issue. The economy, the gas price,healthcare, the war and the home foreclosures. These are what we are concern off.
How can these situations be changed.
How can some one that makes $109 million cares so much about the people, is that not what we should say an ELITIST statement.

We have to expect negativity from Hilary from now on, so don't be surprise to see more of this coming in the next weeks to come.
When she said about taxing the oil company, one must question her as to how she is going to do that.
Is it a short or a long term proposal or just pure politics and mind contriol.

Guess, we should not be fooled with such devious and bold statement.

Marie   April 29th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Obama says Hillary's proposed plan to stop Federal gas taxes for the summer is put forth just to get her elected…Sounds like a negative attack to me…But no mention is made by the Press…

The press is still trying to elect Obama and cast Hillary as the only person who goes negative…

This is an election, and both sides will attack the other's positions…

The Press must think the public is dumb and will only fall for what they say are facts…At least some of the Press are waking up and reporting more fairly after their long doze…

Elect Hillary…

Bill, Cool Springs   April 29th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Hillary you go girl. Hang in and keep fighting for us. Let that other guy keep telling lies and taking himself down. Soon all people will see him for what he is… a little boy that hasn't grown up. Soon Hillary you will be our nominee and next president.

Zoe   April 29th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

My mom & dad have said "some people are incapable of being embarrased by their own lies"….

Hillary fits the bill !!!!.

Jaime   April 29th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

GOES negative? How about "Retains Negative Tone" to put it nicely

candi   April 29th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Hillary what is ahead of the summer driving season? Are we talking about May through July or May through August. Who has that authority to suspense gas taxes? We would love that but don't you think Bush would be the one who could do this?

turning tide   April 29th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

First they called us Wal-Mart democrats.

Instead of peeling away the college educated, high income Hillary supporters, we saw through the hype of hope propaganda.

We strongly united behind Hillary, the champion of ALL democrats.

We stood in solidarity behind ALL democrats regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, geography, gender or creed.

The strategy of hate while preaching unity will not fool nor win over voters.

Sol   April 29th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Heeeee We go again!!! Mr. and Mrs. Do anything say anything to win couple are at it again.The reason Obama is leading Hillary is because - God loves America more than the Clintons do.

Obama is back!!! Obama08/12

Abbey   April 29th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Hillary Clinton negative???? What?? That's unheard of. LOL
Does anyone actually pay attention to her anymore?

james in Ca   April 29th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

This is politics.. What are you suppose to do… compliment your opponent.. Do you honestly believe that McCain and Karl Rove is gonna give a dam about hurting Obama's feeling…..get real..

Eddie G   April 29th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Wow, what a surprise. Clinton goes negative. Vote Obama and pour a bucket of water on the wicked witch of Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas….did I forget anyplace!

Big O for Obama   April 29th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I guest I'll vote for any short term solution for gas prices if I had voted to going into Iraq. Just wipe the bloody oil of my hands. Here Obama you fix.

kaya.independent.   April 29th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Of course she goes negative. I'd be worried if she didn't. She's such a hypocrite. She says the Republicans are wrong for attacking Obama in ads but it's ok for her to. And it's okay to make it seem like he has bad judgement by saying she would've left the church he attends. Didn't the pastor at her church just get sentenced to 3 years in jail for child molestation? I see right through her. I hope he wins N.C. big and surprises people in Indiana despite all this "controversy" over Wright (a non-issue).

Keep your head up Barack.

Mary   April 29th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Go ahead CNN. Moderate me again!

andrew   April 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!

Susan   April 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Hillary,

You are ruining our party. I am so ashamed of you. You need to dropout now and quit dragging our party into the mud. Quit pulling a Karl Rove and quit now.

dumddemocrat   April 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Why do Democrats always want to punish business, take their hard work and profits and redistribute it to the 'needy'.

Giving people money DOESN'T TEACH THEM TO WORK'

Your new deal has failed.. The only people you would want to lead Obama and Hillary are a bunch of Starbucks Baristas…

Who's GONNA WORK!

Stupid democrats– there's a reason we haven't built a NEW REFINERY in 30 YEARS.

It's YOU!

And now your upset that gas is high? OPEC controls the prices not the President.

Know what– anyone who tells you the President can help oil prices is LYING TO YOU. The only thing a President can do is help develop additional resources– ANWAR, new refinement capacity AND investment in alternate energy resources. Stupid Democrats. Ethanol was your idea– the subsidies your idea and now your pronoucements of helping the worlds poor have doomed them to a terrible fate.

Shame on you Congress. Shame on you Obama and Hillary.

example   April 29th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Is this an example of the smart posts that the Obama supporters are always boasting about?

Barb April 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I have been voting in every election for the last 50 years and once again I will vote come November. Althouhg registered as an Independent during the primary (NH) I was for all of 10 minutes a Democrat and supported Barack Obama. I will still vote for him if he is the nominee but the way the medica is butchering him and giving Hillary a free ride (Paul vs Clinton) it appears that he may not make it. The last time I did not like a single candidate that was running for president I voted for Ross Pero. This time I do not have that choice so guess I will write in NON OF THE ABOVE (McCain, Clinton or Nader).

Vince in NC   April 29th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Freezing mortgage foreclosures is reminisant of Nixon's attempt to freeze prices and wages in the 70's, in the end this type of blatant market manipulation fails.

Tired of all this flap   April 29th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Here we go again, Hillary Clinton with her negative ads meaning she will do anything in this election to win. People if you can't see how far to the right that she tends to ride especially with the praising of John McCain and much of her campaign ideas for the rich (like she is) and the lobbyists (insurance and free trade- no matter what she says). I totally agree with Obama being against a holiday gas break that will only be a short term fix. Our highways, bridges, ports to name a few will be put in jeopardy as far as safety, loss jobs and short term fixes. Think again before Clinton is named as the Democratic nominee for '08′ because she's a big liar and her ads are running that way.

jason   April 29th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

putting a bandaid on an infected wound is "action now," but if you don't treat the infection first, all you've gained is an illusion that you've done something about it.

Sorry, Hillary, but illusions are not sufficient, and are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

Hooray for Hillary!!!!   April 29th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Obama is an inexperienced racist idiot who hasn't done much but give speeches that were written for him, and copied and/or agreed with everything you said first, Hillary, oh, and DID play the race card since NC, and I'm so HAPPY that Karma FINALLY caught up with him

But you don't even need to waste money on ads - save it for the General

BECAUSE once formerly beloved Reverend Uncle Nutso Wright reacts to Barack's BELATED "outrage" after 20 years - oh, but not, ummm, uhh, because it's, umm, uhh, the politically umm, uhh, expedient thing to do……I am not, umm, uhh, a "typical politician" - LISTEN - I WILL GIVE AN - LOL - "INSPIRING SPEECH" that someone will write for me in a few days, and I will read using the White side of my brain - WHICH DEALS WITH OBJECTS LIKE WORDS AND BOOKS NOT SUBJECTS LIKE I ENJOYED HEARING FROM MY UNCLE LOONEY (see, Obamabots, I DID listen to Reverend Uncle Looney's ENTIRE speech, not just "soundbites" - LOL - when you listen to the WHOLE speech, it's funnier than the rejects on American Idol)

Jack Cafferty and Candy Crowley will get smiles back on their faces when they report how "INSPIRATIONAL" and "HISTORICAL" Barack's latest speech is - LOLOL - this REALLY is a circus

And Uncle Looney WILL react - I bet he didn't like sharing space under the bus with a typical White grandma

LOL - I LOVE THIS - it REALLY is funny

Guaranteed to lose Barack the general election if not the Democratic nomination - too bad Barack kept Uncle Looney tied up in the closet until now, or we would have had a winner already - the ONLY candidate that is still viable in November,

and that candidate is HILLARY!!!!!!!!

I just sent you another $500, Hillary

It'll take a couple of you Obamabots to match that

And, Hillary, keep calling Obama's sorry butt out - he has time to be BELATEDLY OUTRAGED and time to play basketball, but he's too busy to umm, uhh, debate

Klipspringer in PA   April 29th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

This ad merely confirms that the Clintons will do anything to win, even if its not in the best interests of the country. We need a president, not a sound-bite.

Obama '08

peter   April 29th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

gas tax holiday what a joke!! another fine example at the solutions these idiots come up with. Lets save 25 bucks over 90 days that will stimulate the economy for sure. give me a break it costs me 25 bucks just sitting here writing this comment. The american public is dumb enough to take that carrot. All the while our bridges are beginning to fall to the river.

Vince in NC   April 29th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

The gasoline tax makes up just 5% of the current cost of gas, suspending the tax for the summer will save the average driver just $25. This is pure political pandering on Hillary's and McCain's part. Obama is right in standing his ground.

Charlie   April 29th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I can recall having a lot of respect for Hillary, but now, I have none. I am a true democrate however I will not vote for Hillary. In her own words, "I'll do what it takes to win." Another comment by Clinton, "help me make history." Who cares about history when people are being put out of their homes and can't buy food. Everything is about her, and not the people. I am not sure she really cares about this country but I am sure that she is self-centered. I am disappointed in this lady I once admired.

Good   April 29th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I guess Hillary is the only one campaigning on the issues.

An Obama presidency would be spent speechifying on race and get nothing done.

And the Agenda would be set by Oprah, Michelle and Rev. Wright.

whatever   April 29th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I know CNN( CLInTON NEWS NETWORK) won't post my comment anyway. Billary's negativity leads them to NOWHERE! The only reason she get people voting for her is because her name recognition. The more people know her, the more they hate her personality and political approaches!! She disgusted me!! Her empty promises and failed medicare says it all..talk about 'universal health care'…duhhh!! LIAR!!!

David   April 29th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Why am I not surprised? Hillary Clinton has no interest in preserving the health of the Democratic party. She would rather see McCain win the presidency than see Obama win the nomination.

TrueDemocrat   April 29th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

We will not be dragged back to the Clinton era. It is over no matter what. It is over no matter what CNN says. It is over no matter what Wright say.
We've turned the page on Clinton.
We've sunk too low for too long. Time to reemerge and move forward.
This is Obama era.

NLS   April 29th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Do people understand that relieving the gas tax does nothing, long term, to stop the upward pressure on gas prices?

Do people understand that if you lower gas prices people drive more, thereby increasing demand and increasing the price more? Revoking the gas tax is silly. Barack Obama knows enough about economics to see that this offers no long term solution. It's a way to buy your vote. And note how the folks in Indiana will fall for this stuff.

Moderately yours,
NLS

Truth   April 29th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

More misleading ads from the Clintons….

Her Band-Aid approach won't fix anything.

Ross G   April 29th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Hillary on her broomstick again? Shamless Pandering. Did she mention how many road construction jobs will be lost in maintaining federal highways? Figures - she was for NAFTA too. At least Obama has a longterm approach. She needs to just retire, Clinton's had their time and now just need to fade away on their 107 million a year income. What a tool.

Erik B   April 29th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

When is Clinton not sending out negative ads?

Steve   April 29th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Lets face it if Obama becomes President , Kennedy,Kerry and Richardson will sit him down in that OVAL OFFICE CHAIR and tell him;
What to do
When to do it
How to do it
He'll even have to RAISE his to take a Crap
and then promise Richarson the Pres. next.
Why do you think all THREE of them went against the way there STATES VOTED
DO YOU IDIOTS REALLY WANT THEM THREE RUNNING THE SHOW

mcd   April 29th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Clinton is so transparent that it makes me sick. She goes on O'Reilly now? Right after Obama does, and the far left said he wasn't hard enough on them? Let me guess, she gets into a manufactured skirmish with bill - just like Geraldo did and got a book deal. She gets more votes because she looks tough on the right, Bill takes more votes away from the soon to be elected Democratic nominee and Hilldog gets to run in 2012- and America loses over all.

Makes me sick. This is SOOO CALCULATED> This woman will stop at nothing to bring her party down.
_______________

no longer supporting clinton   April 29th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

This lady has no shame, she is so negative and this is the main reason why i am not supporting her.

Chapman   April 29th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

It's totally amazing…
I haven't seen one single ad aired on the news from Obama's campaign. Every time Clinton airs an ad it gets free looped coverage from every single network. Is that really news???

Mark   April 29th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

It's time for a leader. Billary only reacts. A vulture waiting for problems so she can feel like a hero. Why does she never lead? She never keeps bad things from happening, only lies about snipers, travelgate, Rose Law firm billing records, the woman who died because she was denied care only she had insurance and was treated, Lies, Lies, more lies. We need a leader like Obama. She wants to obliterate Iran, he wants to keep them from getting nuclear bombs. That's a leader!!!

Marguerite   April 29th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Good to see Clinton back to being her old negative self. There's a reason why fuel experts are saying Obama is right and both HRC & JMcC's plans will fail. The truth is that the money cannot come solely from hitting up the oil companies & highways & road infrastructures will suffer (Clinton not too long ago said these infrastructures would be a top priority for her! *sigh*), not to mention over 300,000 jobs would be lost, while saving us less than $30 now, but paying much more in the future. Obama is forward looking while Clinton remains short-sighted just like her fellow republican McCain.

Jack in ND   April 29th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Obama should counter the ridiculousness of suspending the gas tax by airing an ad depicting the collapse of I-35 in Minneapolis.

That's what the tax is for.

Jack   April 29th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keith   April 29th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I'm not a bit surprised. Really.

lasvegasrose   April 29th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Good God, I'm sooooooo sick of her negative ads. When will the backlash begin? hahaha.
Suspending the gas tax for the summer will put the road crews out of work. Simple answers to complex problems don't ever work.

dan moriarty   April 29th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

You guys are so predictably pro Obama down to the finest detail. Is there anything in Clinton's ad that is false or misleading? Is it wrong to criticize your opponent because he has a different stand than you? Why is Clinton's ad negative? Is it not positive to highlight her own proposals in contrast to her opponent's. Is her focus on issues? What am I missing? I guess you all think that if a candidate compares himself or herself to an opponent, then we have a negative ad. When did you all get so sqeamish? Perhaps it is better like Obama to stay in the clouds and talk about how we are all going to be one happy family in the very near future when we enter Obamaland. Now that is not negative, only silly.

mark   April 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

this is what hillary is about. she wants to destroy obama and the democratic party just for her needs. for me, sh is the worst candidate that i ve ever seen. she will not get my vote eventhought she get the nomination. she is pathetic. if she does calm down, this will be the end of hillary and bill domination

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   April 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Hillary offers up more band-aids ….
Bigg whoopee..
What she needs is a Straight -Jacket disguised as a pant suit… As soon as she stops hallucenating about Snipers firing at her on USAF bases then ceases to sufer dilludions of the presidency and becomes capeable of telling the truth ..the whole truth and nothing but the truth at least once per week; I'd let her out of the Restraining pant suit/jacket.

Different Mike   April 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Democrats absolutely baffle me. Let's complain about gas prices and then let our democratic congress vote to not allow oil exploration here on our own soil, but buy it from other countries. You people deserve every $4.00 a gallon of gas you buy.

Dyan   April 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Wow………… Hillary wants to give me a holiday from the gas tax. Let's see, I fill up about every 5 days because I work two jobs. So over the course of 90 days, that's 18 tanks of gas. My car has a 10 gallon tank, so that's 180 gallons. 180 x .18 = $32.40!!!!

Gee, I can finally quit my second job! Thanks Hillary, that $32.40 will make a huge dent in my budget this summer!!!!

Voice of Reason   April 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

That money doesn't come from the Ether, Queen Clinton.

Your "subjects" will have to pay for your bloated plans… and that means your "relief" will turn out to be just as oppressive as the crisis that spawned it.

liz   April 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I do not find this ad negative. Are you telling me that Clinton cannot say anything at all against Obama. The words are not negative and I feel the media is playing it up as being so so that they would get more reaction. The media has to stop playing these ads just for their ratings and I mean that goes to CNN. Stop making Clinton's ads seem negative because they are not. As we all know that she is the stronger candidate to be president and I know she will be elected.

David, New Castle. PA   April 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Your headline implies the Queen of Entitlement has been something other than 'negative' in her previous ads. Nothing is further from the truth. Her whole sorry, negative campaign has been about her and Bill spewing venomous spite toward Barrack Obama because he has taken away what she they thought was only theirs. Hillary Clinton is an opportunist who will say anything to get votes. Remember she voted FOR the Iraq War when it was politically expedient, now she says she is AGAINST it for the same reason. What was that poll about her trust factor? Something like over 60% of Americans do not trust her, and she has earned that low rating.

Kaylee   April 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Barbara Raynolds who staged Wright's appearance on Monday is a Clinton supporter.
She has also urged Obama not to burn bridges with Wright previously.
Someone should look into this matter.

Donna, in Georgia   April 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Hillary is the biggest witch I know. I used to care for the Clintons but she and her cheating husband Bill deserve each other. She's a big liar and if Americans fall for her lies, we will be in big trouble.

Go OBAMA 08′

Blast From ATL   April 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

How arw we going to solve this mess? Unless the party unites, the democrats will lose the election. I still support Obama and I hope he wins.

N.C.   April 29th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Hillary should go negative! Obama has been putting out negative mailers in Indiana and N.C. about Hillary Clinton.

Umpire   April 29th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

So: what's newsworthy about Clinton going negative?

Disgusted   April 29th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

CLINTON - I USED TO BE YOUR SUPPORTER BUT YOU TOTALLY DISGUST ME NOW. I HA GREAT RESPECT FOR BILL AND HIS PRESIDENCY AND NOW YOU ARE SINKING ALL OF IT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL AGENDA. Shame on you Senator Clinton; such kind of campaigning is not what I would want from my former First Lady.

Obama or else McCain '08

Kofi Indy   April 29th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Mrs. Frizzle has just lost control over the political bus. Surprisingly, she is the only one on board on a deserted road. Wake up from the mental state Hillary. OB 08

Thomas   April 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Hillary went negative???? What a surprise!!!!

This race will be all but over a week from today.

Jason, Texas   April 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

nice. well, Penn has convinced her that she can go crazy with her usual negative attack adds that have no real meat in them because people will continue to vote for her even though she is the wrong person for the white house. I am already disappointed in my fellow Americans, but if Indiana can't get this right, I am just going to throw my hands up and adopt the view that America, like its taste in pop music, is ill informed and has really no sophistication when it comes to politics.

Blogthis   April 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I dont know about everyone else but $25-28 dollars saved over a 2 month period is pennys compared to the $600.00 that I would spend overall on gas for those same two months. I mean it sounds good until you put it on paper.

Kaci   April 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Unfortunately, there will be people to follow this negative ad and back or continue to back Clinton or McCain. Their proposal will not stop the hemmoraghing that the American people are undergoing, while the oil companies continue to make billions. Obama is right to say no. It is a smokescreen because the oil companies will make it up elsewhere. $28 won't do me any good at all. What the government needs to do is quit subsidizing the companies for research they aren't doing or aren't doing fast enough to find alternative fuel sources. Removing subsidies will hit them where it really hurts.

Bruce TX   April 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Republican pres, does nothing to stop opec price fixing ! same thing Bush sr. did, Bill Clinton put them in check by releasing from the fuel reserve, Hillary already knows the answer! S and L scandal and for closers in the 80s,Bush Brothers involvement! And Hillary knows how to fix it! Sorry OBAMA Supporter's but he has no clue on how to fix nothing! OBAMA is sure fix to a Depression!

Trish- PA   April 29th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, take some action. Cheat, lie, take illegal campaign contributions, flip flop on NAFTA… and make sure you keep your racist idiot of a immoral lying husband in the spotlight. people seem to like that sort of thing since so many idiots are supporting you. No wonder other countries don't like us. Geez!

OBAMA 08!!!

ladybmore   April 29th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

She running a new ad that shows she forgot where she was raised. She does has a lapse in memory. so how can we take her outlook on our economy with out judgement.

GoHillary   April 29th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

It's politics they don't throw kisses at each other to win.

Roger   April 29th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Imagine that, Hillary chooses to try and tear her opponents down in order to build herself up. Her negativity is infectious and is impacting the democratic party and will infect the nation if she is given the chance. Sorry Hillary, fear tactics and scorched earth policies won't cut it for my president.

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC   April 29th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton gets elected, Monica L. is going to be the only one still awake at 3:00am.

Tom   April 29th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hillary doesn't go negative… she is negative.

Cue the mindless supporters.

Joe   April 29th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hillary turns negative? No way. She hasn't done that before. Maybe if she said something positiv efor once it should be a headline.

It is not the government's job to manage the housing crisis. Rather than freezing foreclosures, why don't you encourage or mandate that rates are frozen at a specific rate? A temporary freeze does nothing if the mortgage companies won't refinance.

steve   April 29th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I would go negative in a minute. OBAMA is the most unvetted candidate in American history. He is a disaster.

nesto 13627   April 29th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Is there anyway Clinton can win without going negative? Obama should not fall into this trap by responding negatively to this ad. Obama is above this kind of campaign. Our deadline is May 6.
Go Obama.

SUPERDELEGATE   April 29th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hillary will do ANYTHING to STEAL the nomination. She can never have my vote. She caims to be a fighter but waited till the 11th round to start fighting. Too late Hillary .

Nate   April 29th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I wish I had a glove to slap some sense into her.

EC   April 29th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Which one is Clinton the OLD woman or the liar? I can't tell the difference anymore when it comes to Sen. Clinton.

Right on Day1   April 29th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Hillary, the great panderer.

Her "winfall" tax would take years to make it thru congress. In the mean time, we have no roads, no bridge or worse 10 billion more in debt.

NY is still waiting for their 500,000 jobs she promised.

clear thinking   April 29th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

The only thing negative, is that Obama say's 'no', to solving these issues.
You can't fault Hillary for pointing this stuff out.

She's just pointing out a couple of facts. If Obama doesn't like it then maybe he should change the fact of his 'no' position.

Motor City   April 29th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Obama is right - saving $25-40 for the whole summer is a political scam. Shame on Clinton and McCain. We need change not slick willie "solutions"!

Tim   April 29th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Surprise, surprise. She preys on the fears of America. I was just reading in the Economist how 40% of her votes in PA came from people without a college degree. She is a pathetic human being that will do anything to feed her ego…

Hopefully with the Peter Pauls case going on right now, she will be behind bars soon.

Hey CNN and all other press outlets - how come you aren't reporting on that?

Karwolo   April 29th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

I don't like the Clintons but this ad is about issue so it's fair (provided Obama's position is given accurately). It has nothing to do with race or rev. Wright and it's perfectly ok for candidates to explain how they differ on POLICIES. please respond or clarify, Obama. MCain '08!

MD Democrat   April 29th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Hillary's plan is better and more immediate. With Obama's plan you'd probably have to go through an application process, etc. As for McCain's plan, it's just lip service.

BL-NYC   April 29th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

He should be hit directly…

Is she supposed to tip toe around him as if she were the media CNN?
He is very sensitive, we would never want to offend poor Obama…

Please!

al   April 29th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

again, this woman likes going negtive., grow up and find a new way to victory

al
long beach

JIM, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA   April 29th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Hillary and Bill are now taking over, They control Rev. Wright and the issues. Barrack Hussein Obama is toast.

Negative Nancy   April 29th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Hillary, being negative?! Wow, I haven't heard that one before.

RR   April 29th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

What else is new? You can't teach an old "female dog" new tricks!

frank O   April 29th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

What else is new with Hillary?
Win it ANY cost is the Hilliary Campaign mantra.

Debbie   April 29th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

more Hillary B.S. - does it never end!!
How about an ad on your Pastor - the one in jail!!!

natasha   April 29th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Clinton is becoming a never ending nightmare. She knows she will not get nomination, she in only doing this to get a VP spot. Pathetic.

Andrew Zurick   April 29th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Her windfall tax is a great idea. That way it'll start to force gas companies to make less money, or invest in renewable energy more. That is exactly what this oil crisis needs.

Now the ecomony needs to lower the corporate tax to bring in new companies into the US and make us more competitive… that would fix our economy very quickly.

R.Williams   April 29th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

HRC failed to mention that the average savings for gas is over a months time. And again, her math is wrong. The savings is about $8.00 not $28.00. HRC thinks the American people are stupid. Not this time…

Terry Sarigumba   April 29th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

There's nothing negative about distinguishing her approach to mortgage foreclosures and rising gas prices from that of Obama and McCain. Actually, the author of this article is the one who's infected with negativism. CNN continues in its downslide from fair and balanced reporting. Sad.

donna4hillary   April 29th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

ok so obamas proposal is bascially this: tax the rich white people to help the poor black people. did i read this article correctly?

Veronica in CA   April 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Good for her! And what's with the "negative" ad? She's highlighting voting differences between them. Observed, actual differences.

Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA   April 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Oh yes, she's ready to take action now alright!
She'll lead us through the sniper fire until we reach Ireland where she will bring peace to all.
Her mendacity precedes her.
There should be a debate about truth and its telling. This would be one debate where Senator Clinton would be truly unavailable.
The chief criterion for a presidential candidate is the ability to tell the truth. It is the least we should expect. It is a much larger issue than what one's pastor says or a vague comment about smalltown Pennsylvania.
I would much rather endorse a candidate with less 'experience' than one who feels the need to lie about their own.

LJ   April 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Hillary, I wonder how that poor old lady you've latched onto in this ad will feel when she finds out you're a big old lesbian/bisexual. Huma Albedin? Isn't that the name of your female lover? Washington, DC knows of your preference for women, when are you going to break it to America or are you waiting for the LA Times to drop the bomb they have. Gennifer Flowers wrote of your lifestyle in her book relating descriptive (there's that word again, descriptive) statements given to her by your husband Bill Clinton, about your love life.

Rosie   April 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Well that just makes me donate another 25 dollars to Obama.
Clinton is just like McCain. Apply a band aid to to bad cut and hope the bleeding stops. We need real solutions not the solutions of Washington!!

Rebecca   April 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Didn't she JUST say tpublicly state that she isn't running a negative campaign???That she has NO IDEA why anyone would say that she is??? It is impossible for this woman to T-E-L-L T-H-E T-R-U-T-H.

Indiana, come on….we already have a fear mongering, habitual LIAR in the Whitehouse….aren't you ready for REAL CHANGE???

VOTE FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!

bill in nyc   April 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

haha…didn't she 'go negative' 3 months ago…

Jim   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Typical HRC, are we sure she is not a republican.

Hillary's Dirty Tricks   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

It looks like she'll do and say anything to win. Because her history of corruption and lies, I don't believe a word of it!

Th3rdpwr   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

And the Republicans in congress are going to support her hands down no doubt. Riiiiight.

alexis   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, continue to buy this election with billions upon billions of dollars thrown down the drain. It is such a shame the American public is lapping it up. What a fiasco.

No longer undecided   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

This is not negative. And if it is, it's the good kind of negative. This is about the issues.

When paying attention to the issues, I've always felt HRC was the stronger candidate. It just seemed Obama had a certain *something* going on. But he's lost it, whatever it was. I was leaning towards Hillary earlier, but now I'm absolutely sure. Hillary all the way!!

Ed P. rochester ny   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

way to go Hillary!!! your way is the only right way. Go for it. you're right on track and you will have the nomination.

Kit   April 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I am so sick and tired of the Clinton camp saying only what they feel Americans want to hear. At least the Obama camp is being honest about the "gas holiday." It's funny how the Clinton camp is quick to bring up Sen. Obama's relationship with Rev. Wright, but fell to talk about how involved he was when ole Bill was in the White House. I guess that comes from sleep deprivation, can you still make a decision at 3 am Hill?

D. White   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Obama's plan seems for realistic and do-able. These people are running for President, not Mayor of the South Pole. Clinton and McCain should stop with the Santa Claus antics.

Noelle in Seattle   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Is Hillary running as a Democrat or another Republican? Since when do Democrats use these superficial feel-good techniques to make the public believe they're getting something great? Saving $25 at the gas pump this summer doesn't sound like it's worth letting our roads and bridges fall apart. But since Hillary is basically the voice of corporate America, I'm not surprised she's supporting these measures to sedate the public.

politics   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Hit him hard! He doesnt understand a single thing about the economy.

Sara   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

she did a good job of telling the truth and we all Americans have right to here the truth!!!!!!!
goood HILLARY….
hillary 08

Texas LD   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Tell me when is Hillary Clinton ever positive on anything. I just don't believe her at all. Her words cannot be taken seriously next week Hillary will change and say she misspoke once again.

Larry from LA   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

He is my comment all these things she is proposing are a short term quick fix and are only being said for political reasons to get her the nomination. Why are they coming out now in Ads. I am sure she had this planned out all along. Talk about the ultimate politican the Clintons are book ends for the political model.

California Voter   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

It's the economy stupid!

Go Hillary 08

Ladyleo   April 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I just would like to know what happens after the 90 days?

Stone   April 29th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

We have mortgage fraud . Do not use my tax dollars to help these crooks. Use it to srtip them of their gains and to put them in jail !!! We spent billions chasing drugs in baseball, and millions chasing dog fighters. It is time to do something about this white collar crime.

OC - CA - cubanamericanwoman   April 29th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

CNN -

Why isn't there any reporting on the Fraud case involving Hillary Clinton and illegal campaign funds received to the tune of $2million???????

I'd like to see some news coverage on this…….

Pete in OR   April 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Typical stupid and shallow HRC politics.
Besides gas tax suspensions only being a temporary and small dollar benefit, the cutting of revenue only adds to the deficit and undermines programs designed to maintain our already crumbling roads and bridges….i'm sure the oil companies will find a way to bridge the gap as well….and how likely is it that a windfall profits tax will be implemented that quickly…. Have we forgotten that George W's still around.
Freezes on foreclosures only increase interest rates, reduce the number of people who can refinance good & bad mortgages, and lead to more lender unwillingness to issue loans.
What's the point? Nobody's really benefiting ($30 savings and reduced likelihood of being able to repackage the mortgage) and the deficit increases….just so she can continue her anti-American Tonya Harding attacks.

Ryan MN   April 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

She will say anything to win.

Are these policies really want the American economy needs?

I hope the people do not vote for her.

John   April 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Hillary Clinton ran a negative ad?????? OH NO THE RAPTURE IS UPON US………….

Anonymous   April 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Am tired, seriously! I need a new direction

TIM   April 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

What's new? Is there anything that we can not predict about Hillary Clinton?

Rastin   April 29th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

So by using the windfall profits from the oil companies, don't you think they'll simply raise their prices?
Short term plan to grab a few votes, then what. I'm leaning toward Obama now. At least he's looking past a bandaid to a long term solution.

Mmmm………..
ex-Hillary voter