April 30, 2008
Posted: 04:30 PM ET

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A new Indiana ad hits Obama on economic issues.
A new Indiana ad hits Obama on economic issues.

(CNN) – Barack Obama’s campaign has filed a formal complaint over a pro-Hillary Clinton group running ads attacking the Illinois senator on jobs and the economy in the critical primary state of Indiana.

The American Leadership Project, which includes veterans of the Clinton administration and longtime supporters, is a “527,” which means it is not bound by federal campaign finance laws as long as it does not directly advocate on behalf of a particular candidate.

The group announced earlier this week that it was planning to buy $700,000 worth of airtime in the state leading up to Tuesday’s vote. It has aired other spots in support of Clinton in key primary states like Pennsylvania, Ohio and Texas.

The Obama campaign planned a conference call this morning with general counsel Bob Bauer to discuss the specifics of the complaint filed Wednesday with the Federal Elections Commission.

(updated with ALP response after the jump)

Several weeks ago, the Obama campaign used the group in its own fundraising appeals, sending supporters a plea for donations that pointed to actions by “Swift Boat-style groups and smear campaigns.”

“News broke yesterday that a few wealthy Clinton supporters are gearing up for a massive spending campaign to boost her chances in the big upcoming contests in Texas and Ohio on March 4th,” wrote David Plouffe in an e-mail message.

“The so-called ‘American Leadership Project’ will take unlimited contributions from individuals and is organized the same way as the infamous Swift Boat Veterans for Truth,” he added.

The move marks at least the third time this week that representatives of a presidential candidate or national party campaign committee have filed — or threatened to file — FEC complaints over attack ads.

UPDATE: ALP released a response from their lawyers Wednesday afternoon. They said that the group did not fall under the legal definition of a "political committee" as defined by federal election laws because its stated goal was not to elect or defeat a specific candidate, but "to raise public awareness of vital public policy issues affecting America's middle class."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


tracker   April 30th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Neutral.. you are just plain STUPID..You Obama supporters will do just about anything to make Hillary look bad..Now you want to go after her for t.v. ads..It was o.k. when Obama was running them ..You can't handle the truth…To Bad..The truth is he supported his friend and pastor Wright when this first came out…NOW…he is trying to get out of it…FLIP FLOP..He said "Wright has been a friend and pastor for 20 yrs.he even married us" Well like Hillary said "you can't pick your family BUT YOU can pick your friends"…And what a friend and pastor Wright is..I'll bet you just can't wait to send your children to that church after all he is anti-american..Obama is finally shown to be the LIAR he is..You can't do much more to the Clintons their dirty laundry has been aired out for years..GET OVER IT..The facts are Hillary will be the best president..Obama knows nothing about the issues…Obama has played the race card against the Clintons to get the black vote..He will not debate Hillary because his supporters and campaign won't let him…GEE WONDER WHY???T….What is Obama cooking??Americans…Rocky he is not ..His run will end soon and not at the steps of the white house long before that….One more thing…What part of neurtal don't you understand????GO HILLARY

susants   April 30th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Since Clinton doesn't have much money left for her hate/fear/smear ads, she has to rely on her elitist ultra rich friends to lie for her. Too bad there are consequences for supporters of 527's; they are liable.
Did they have AP and WP permission to use headlines out of context?
When Kerry was swiftboated, 527's were new. Now we know they cannot be used to destroy people or support specific candidates by collusion.
Hope Clinton's advisor Mark Penn's employee and the contributors have fun defending themselves and paying the price.
Clinton won't have to be deposed until she is no longer a candidate in the CA trial or in this FCC investigation.

NObama   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

How in the world, someone please tell me, is Sen. Clinton being divisive???

Obama has run false ads about her, but you don't hear her 'whining'.

She is not monetarily supporting this group that is financing those ads.

C'mon, Barack, come out of the shadows, show us who you are, provide solid plans, have debates, quit hiding!

HILLARY 2008~

Barack the Vote in RI   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary's at it again….

all American   April 30th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Whats with you Obama? You claim to have raised more money then Hillary and you out spend her three to one on television. And yet you get upset becouse someone supports Hillary. You can't seem to stand a level playing field becouse you know you will loose. I do wish you would grow up. Cry me a river Obama and we will name it after you.

JOSH   April 30th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Obama's personal pastor did more than anyone else to take the glow off his campaign by dismissing the Illinois senator as just "a politician."

"He goes out as a politician and says what he has to say as a politician," Wright said in his interview Friday night with PBS journalist Bill Moyers. "I continue to be a pastor who speaks to the people of God about the things of God."

An American in Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Ah poor Baby Obama, whining again, can't stand the heat……….

Maybe you can explain that Great Farce you and Rev. Wright perpetrated on America this weekend.

It was all in the game plan according to an interview with New York Times by Rev. Wright.
***********
Wright suggested to the New York Times last year that he and Obama might have to do something of a distancing act in the run up to the election.
“If Barack gets past the primary, he might have to publicly distance himself from me,” Wright was quoted by The New York Times. “I said it to Barack personally, and he said, ‘Yeah, that might have to happen.’”
***********
Poor baby Obama, maybe one of your surogates can answer Rev. Wright implication in his interview, for you…

TEXAN   April 30th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

60% of American people do not trust, belive or like Hillary Clinton….She wont be the next Presidents ….Sorry Clintonians!

She cannot be more negative that she has already been.

CLINTON=REPUBLICAN TACTIS

OBAMA 08′

Anna   April 30th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Its funny that Clinton supporters keep calling Obama a cry baby. I have never seen him cry in this campaign. I have seen Hillary cry-when she lost Iowa.
Also CHANGE is a campaign slogan, for the specifics of Obamas proposed policies visit his campaign site or speak with one of those Nobel Winnning economists who support his policies.
What was the campaign slogan of the Clinton campaign.
NAME CALLING-KINDERGARTEN POLITICS 101

kat1park   April 30th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

jj, I think you misunderstood. They are not allowed to endorse a candidate. By shooting an anti-Obama ad, it's clear that they have endorsed her. Also, the article didn't say he used this group. The article said he spoke against groups like these in an ad that he released. He was actually denouncing them, not using them. He basically made his supporters aware of these groups and how they work when he was doing a fundraiser. Just wanted to clear that up for you. The article isn't saying he used this group. Just that he mentioned them "swift boat type groups" during a fundraiser. What can you say about Hillary? More of the same. Please do not vote for her.

bill in Oklahoma   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Why is obama so upset with this? He will get a great more of this type advertisng in the fall. If he can not withstand it now what makes him think he can then. I wish the clintons would stop this advertisng.

Sharon Craft   April 30th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Obama needs to man up! If he can't take critizing and negative campaigning, especially from a woman, what will he do with the world leaders? Whine again? Also, how gullibile are people to even think this man went to a church for 20 years and never heard Rev. Wright speak this way. I am from the state of Indiana and I will vote for Hillary, but NEVER for Obama!
Sincerely,
Sharon Craft

Deb   April 30th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

The complete nerve of the Obama Camp amazes me!

Last night on the Lou Dobbs show one of BO’s supporters said "Shame on America!" Referring to our shock over Rev. Wright.!

I will not feel shame over our Outrage!

This Creep needs to go away…..he is distracting us from the issues and has nothing to offer the Party because he can't win in a general election!

Is his camp going to sue all of America for not electing him?

Not Obama   April 30th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

He really can't take any criticism can he? Cannot win in the general election either. Wake unit people.

Obama for Emperor of the World   April 30th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

He can do no wrong!!

Cheryl   April 30th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the lowest of the low. She and Bill will do anything to get back their Thrown and Royal life. Lie, Cheat, Steal, pander. They are disgracefull people. I cannot believe anyone out there is so stupid as to believe them. Bill Richardson knows them very well and they called him a Judas becuase they think they are GODS. Why are you Clinton supporters so blind?
Vote Obama our last hope.

The Real Story   April 30th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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

Sharon, SC   April 30th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Two Nobel Prize Winners in Economics have both said that Obama has the only plan that can restore our ecomony. They have said that Hillary's plan to re-do the 90's would destroy our economy as the conditions we are currently in are not close to where we were in the 90's. They said Obama's plan reflects an understanding of the big picture and would work for our country. They said Clinton's plan will destroy our economy and we wouldn't be able to recover. They said McCain's plan just reflects that he knows nothing about the economy. Since the economy is our number one issue, please vote with the people who know and educate yourselves on the real issues. We need Obama if we want to have a country to call home. Obama '08 the Intelligent Choice.

Alex   April 30th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Oh Brother!!!
Trying to distract whats really going on!!!! smart move…but too late!!!
WRIGHT IS NOW TOTALLY WRONG FOR OBAMA!!!! TOO LATE..
KEEP THOSE SUPERDELEGATES A COMING FOR HILLARY!!!!
GO HILLARY…WE GOT YOUR BACK!!!!

WD   April 30th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

ALL I WANT IS A PRESIDENT WHO CAN PUT AMERICA BACK ON TRACK! I don't care about all this BS. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. 'Nuf said.

Paul   April 30th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Obama is a crying baby. lol

Obama is no longer electable. He has negative stereotypes about people's values and faith. He received mentoring from Rev Wright for 20 years…

The next President is getting the support of those who truly love and value our nation and that individual is Hillary.

Hillary 08!

Sharon Minnesota   April 30th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Again, Obama, what are you expecting from the republicans sweet talk?

California Girl   April 30th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

If he can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen!

Hillary the Real Deal!

AJ   April 30th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Oh no!! Someone order a truckload of tissues. Obama and his supporters are crying again! Does that moron never get tired of whining?

alberto   April 30th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

We don know you well Obama, We know well Clinton!
You???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Billery&Chillery - Sad games for loosers to play.   April 30th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

So sad to see Hillary Clinton again – utilizing THE KITCHEN SINK to slam Barack Obama because – well ..you know…well…YOU KNOW….

Senator Obama has played a fair Political Game. Senator Clinton with her former President (uncontrollable) Bill Clinton has played about the nastiest game I've ever seen.

YOU KNOW?

Oh yes, btw. Go ahead and VOTE for her and her HOLIDAY GAS TAX which will put over 300,000 people out of work for GOOD….(her way of making more jobs for everyone….) Ultimately RAISE the cost for gas again (Great way to fix ECONOMY) and give the GasMan more $$$PROFITS. Yep..I'll do it the way Barack Obama has planned.

OH WHY doesn't he state his plans so clearly? BECAUSE HILLARY STEALS EVERYTHING she HEARS and makes it HER IDEA. McCain origionally stated the Holiday Gas Tax reprieve on April 15, 2008..now Republican..oh excuse me…(D???) Hillary Clinton JUMPED right on the REPUBLICAN BANDWAGON and is pushing it as of APRIL 26,2008. Give me a break!

Don't try to save me a lousy $30.00 inclusive over a 3 month period and have me PAY for it through LOST JOBS which ultimately means NO STREET REPAIRS..which ultimately means FRONT END ALLIGNMENTS and BROKEN FRONT END PARTS $300-1000 for my car repairs…etc..

THIS is just a PLOY from Hillary to get VOTES…..it won't work….it will cause more damage than good!

WHATTHEPEOPLEWANT   April 30th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a disgrace to all good women.

v.ananthan   April 30th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I wonder why OBAMA needs to be looked after all the time…
Can¨t Obama take part in debates and defend himself and present his future plans….

Sammy   April 30th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Really the only point is whether these 527 groups and ads are a good or bad thing. If we think they are bad, who cares when the candidates make their complaint or which ads they are complaining about. So long as they do.

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Somehow some way…she alwyas gets away with it.
To those mentioning Paul vs Clinton…I think there must be a news blackout or something as all MSM are afraid to touch it.

Could it be the MSM has a blackout on news on both?
Paul vs Clinton?
Sinclair vs Obama?

What is good for the goose is good for the gander I guess!

Ken   April 30th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama is trying any way he can to try and beat Hillary Clinton! What is he afraid of, let the people have their free speech and own opinion. Just because they do not agree nor support Obama, he has to send his attorney's to try and shut up anyone that does not agree with him.

The "blind" people that are following the "Pied Piper" need to wake up and smell the truth! Obama belonged to a church for 20 years, listening to the hate speech, and whatever else that the Rev. Wright had spoken. How can anyone belong to a church for 20 years and not have it rub off on them?

We all have seen the picture, where as the National Anthem was playing, and where Obama DID NOT place his hand over his heart, like proud Americans do!

DO WE REALLY WANT SUCH A PRESIDENT? I for one DO NOT!

Hillary Clinton is the right choice to become our next President. She IS a proud American and always has been. Hillary is proud of our great country, She is the one that wants to lead us out of this mess that George Bush has gotten us into.

M.S. Indiana   April 30th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

jo and ike, remember they are in the same party ?? why give RNC anything to use in the general election, they should stay on course with issues…. It would have been smarter to attack McCain or Bush…

We have enough problems as it is… we need to fix the economy, work on getting away from foreign oil raise education, keep jobs and create jobs in America… we need to work on crime, we need to bring our soldiers home, we need to help the veterans and the list goes on and on

ostriches burying our heads in the sand   April 30th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

What's with you guys calling BO a wimp! Is it because you can't come up with something substantive!

Shouting or throwing stones is not what real toughness is about……Sometimes weak people use those strategies to hide their own insecurities….Real toughness is reflected through integrity and honesty…As the saying goes, “A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes and strong enough to correct them.”

Cindy from Oregon   April 30th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

IT'S TIME FOR OBAMA TO DO THE HONORABLE THING AND DROP OUT NOW! THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE Sooooo WEARY OF YOU EXPLAINING YOURSELF.You are DAMAGED GOODS. So many of us have even stopped watching CNN because of you.

the real deal cheryl   April 30th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

sorry hill
i really love obama better

Tom   April 30th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Why is this group attacking Obama they need to attack McCain this is what I am talking about how Hillary is destroying the demoncrate party, Pelosi, Gore, Reid, need to step in quick before Hillary really make the demoncrate lose in the general election. Hillary stop attacking Obama

Obama 08

mary cleveland, ohio   April 30th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Yes, Obama supporters are educated. They are educated enough to spot a disingenuous piece of work like Hillary Clinton.

Ha ha Obama   April 30th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

"They're using the facts against me? How dare they."
Give me a break. Almost as funny as Obama's lemmings accusing the Clinton campaign of somehow orchestration the crash and burn insanity of Rev Wright (who was a major Obama advisor until very recently. How does that speak to Obama's judgement if he were to choose a presidential cabinet?)

tim in carroll ia   April 30th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Voters in Indiana:
You have an historic opportunity to reject negative politics by supporting Barak Obama! For months now, the Clintons have employed the negative tactics that Richard Nixon used to rise to national prominence. While Barak Obama offers hope for ALL of America, Clinton's only hope, to fulfill her personal ambition, has been to attack and try to tear him down. If you're really tired of negative campaigns and politicians – now is the time to reject the negatve Clinton campaign and send the most negative campaigner of 2008 – Hillary Clinton – home! Step up, Indiana! Reject negative politics!

venkat venkatasamy   April 30th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The leaders who made real CHANGES are Moses, Jesus, Gandhi, Mandela, …….. and they all started their JOURNEY from AFRICA. Who is next ? Is Obama the next?

max   April 30th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Chris you are so right!!!!! I give you President Barack Obama…. lets all say it together………………. He will clobber McCain HRC maybe if we stop talking about her she will go away

Maggie   April 30th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Let's get ready for change? He and his pastor of 20 years have turned off many people. I was heading to voting for Obama, but I cannot see him having enough experience or the ability to handle a situation without his speech writer behind him. He is young, he should take the VP for Hillary and get some real experience and come back in 4 years. Hillary and Obama should agree that she takes the President Nomination he gets the VP and she agrees not to run in 4 years. He will be ready then. It is the best thing for our party, but more importantly our country.

Nanc, MN   April 30th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Psssst, here\y look over there, now! Because if we can turn your head that way may you'll forget about my old Uncle Wright. Come on now, something new and a cheap shot. Please people read, it states clearly that Obama has used this group too. Bamboolzed are you?

Sante   April 30th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

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

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

Love you Hillary!

Jessica   April 30th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Clinton would do anything to win. No matter how unethical. Right now she's got someone robo-calling black people in NC telling them FALSE information about poll closing times.

Trev   April 30th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Break out the cheese to go with the Obama camp whine. 527s are not illegal. If Obama wanted to keep things positive, he should not have:

1. Said Hillary supporters will automatically back him in the general
2. Not said that faith is tied to bitterness
3. Not attacked Hillary's universal healthcare plan.

James   April 30th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

2.2 Billion in Earmarks.

Where are her 2007 taxes?

Where is the Clinton Foundation donor list?

Will she pay $800000 back to the Colombians for Bill's free trade lobbying?

Kay-Arizona   April 30th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I think there was an excellent suggestion submitted to CNN.

Instead of letting people "let it all hang out" and say anything that comes out of their mouths as fact, why don't you check the charges being made and quote your research. Isn't that what News agencies do? Check sources and deal with facts?

I've seen so much junk spewed in these blogs as facts, they are sometimes like reading a fairy tale.

kathy in ohio   April 30th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Audrey in North Carolina

you dont think obama flat out lied ……………………
the whole story with his pastor is a lie he has changed his story so many times on this
Rezko is going to be the next thing he is lieing about this too

gin   April 30th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

As I read these comments it makes me realize how disrespectful many of you are. We need to act like intelligent adults and stand behind whoever receives the nomination. Please step back for a moment and read your words and realize how you sound. Nothing ever good results with such attitudes. Are any of you parents and if so do you teach your children to behave this way?

cnn be fair!!!   April 30th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

report on the peter paul v. clinton lawsuit, and how hillary will be testifying after november 5th, that means a possible president elect will have to take the stand and testify to save her husband in a fraud case? if this was obama, CNN would run 24 hour coverage like they did with rev wright!!

Tricia   April 30th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Clinton endorses political corruption. As she says she knows how Washington works and is an old hand. We need change. I just hope there are enough intelligent, honest people out there to get Obama the nomination.

Real Change   April 30th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

"If one candidate's trying to scare you and the other one's trying to get you to think, if one candidate's appealing to your fears and the other one's appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope."

Bill Clinton in 2004

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

A simple maggot has MORE credibility than Obama, OBAMA IS A HABITUAL LIAR! He uses his SPIRITUAL MENTOR REVEREND WRIGHT TO CLIMB THE POLITICAL LADDER. Now, he threw WRIGHT under the BUS! We may not agree everything Reverend Wright said, but I respect his right to FREE SPEECH, he was HONEST with his views and STAND by it; Obama is a flipflopper!

BLOWBACK IS A BIATCH OMBAMBI! What you sow is what you reap!

Susie   April 30th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Why you little cry baby if you think this is bad–wait for the right-wing 527s in October.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

REVEREND RIGHT STAND BY HIS WORD, OBAMA KNEW FOR 20 YEARS VIEWS OF HIS SPIRITUAL MENTOR.

OBAMA IS JUST A PLAIN LIAR, WORST, HE LIED TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ESPECIALLY TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY. HE'S LOWER THAN A MAGGOT!

Joe   April 30th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Wow. Just another example of folks in the Clinton camp so desperate to win an election that is un-winnable at this point that they'll play by whatever rules are necessary. Didn't we as Democrats decide that "swift-boating" was deplorable? Oh, but I guess those rules went out the window the same as the ones that the Clinton campaign agreed to regarding the fact that the delegates in FL and MI would not count. I'm sorry, but being this desperate is not pretty … it's petty.

Nick   April 30th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Do people honestly believe Hillary has ANY chance of getting the nomination? –this is a completely serious question. She can't catch up in pledged delegates no matter what so the only way would be if the superdelegates rule over the people's vote. Let me tell you something.. superdelegates are not idiots! They wont turn over the will of the voters, it would completely divide the party and you could kiss all the african american and young votes and new voters goodbye. Clintonites NEED to come to grips with this.

Geri   April 30th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Moveon.org can put out horrible ads against other candidates for Obama but no one else is supposed to do it. He whines and cries and carries on. No one really cares what color he is, although I"d like him to admit that he is biracial in his speeches. That is a direct injustice to his white family. I just want the Obama supporters to stop being so nasty. The terrible things they say about Clinton & McCain are something he should deal with.

Kathleen   April 30th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hey, out there! Obama deciples! Quit your crying! You're in the Big Leagues now. If you can't stand to get a little dirty, don't suit up.

Deb   April 30th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

The complete nerve of the Obama Camp amazes me!

Last night on the Lou Dobbs show one of BO’s supporters said "Shame on America!" Referring to our shock over Rev. Wright.!

I will not feel shame over our Outrage!

This Creep needs to go away…..he is distracting us from the issues and has nothing to offer the Party because he can't win in a general election!

Is his camp going to sue all of America for not electing him?

Alice   April 30th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I can't wait until Reverend Wright is back on TV to get even with Obama for dissing him. Who knows what revelations he'll have about Obama if he gets REALLY mad. He's known Obama for 20 years, and I'm sure he knows about any skeletons in Barack's closet – I can't WAIT to hear all about them!

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Hillary is just like the witch on the Wizard of Oz. God is watching her and she will not prevail.

Snowcat   April 30th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Thank God. Finally someone is getting the truth out about Obama. Oh no I forgot ..it is ok for Obama's group to get surrogates but tha's right why it is just horrible when Hillary supportoers do it…End the drama-stop Obama

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Chris…..can you even READ? look up your claims……you just made yourself a fool……

Illinois for Hillary   April 30th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

It was the town of CLINTON NOT HILLARY CLINTON

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

chris April 30th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old
HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old
HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old
HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old

You're dense huh? The pastor that was convicted for child molestation was from a town named CLINTON, NEW YORK! Not a pastor of Hillary. I thought Obambi supporters are educated….hmmmmmmm….NOT!

Illinois for Hillary   April 30th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Thanks Letha from SD. I have posted that a dozen times but CNN will not show my post.

Lets Get Ready for Change!   April 30th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

FP,
I am an African American and I don't see Obama as being unloyal. Rev Wright should not have tried to take center stage. Point blank! Some of us truly agree with how Obama handled it. If you a true leader and someone attacks (whether a team member, former team member or opponent), you must respond and respond sharply. Exactly what Obama did!

ch   April 30th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

This is ridiculous. 527 groups ran pro Obama ads in Iowa – and John Edwards complained about them.

Probably just a lame attempt to distract from his loony Reverend Wright and his “outrage” that was about 20 years too late.

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Can people get a grip on the NY pastor (Onieda County in the VILLAGE of Clinton, NY) and the foolish claims of peter paul……please do yourselves a favor and RESEARCH!

Jimmy O   April 30th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

FP, you were there when Barack agreed to it, right? We can see through your divisive lies… It is not working, cut it out

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Obambi!!!! Yo bro! call Louis Farrakhan! Remember you were with him and Wright during million man march! Don't tell us you don't know anything about Farrakhan. Darn it! Hamas is paging you! Their volunteers in Gaza strip calling on your behalf needs more phone number from the US to call! C'mon Obambi! Start crackin!

Illinois   April 30th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

This is typical Obama. He always gets his lawyers involved in order for him to try to swing things his way. It's the same thing he's done in many other states in order to keep the precincts open longer in the predominately black districts so that he would get more votes. And it's the same thing he did in Illinois when he get a bunch of his crooked lawyers involved so that he could get his challengers off the ballot so that he could (and did) win his seat. Of course he won….there was no one else on the ballot. This guy is so whiny he makes women look like they have more cajones than him.

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Hello, CNN by moderating my comments out, which ar estrying to answer the people who claim certain stories to be fact, you are showing TREMENDOUS bias against Hillary…..POST THIS!
CNN….why not moderate OUT posts that are based on nothing but lies?????
Can the people with the peter paul and former clinton pastor sories get a grip and do some research please??????? The VILLAGE where the story about the pastor lives is called CLINTON, NY in Oneida County….peter paul has been thrown out 2 times already….he's a nut-job…..

PLEASE LOOK UP YOUR POSTS! You all sound so desperate for anything to make yourselves feel better about your own candidate! :) At least make your posts based on fact, not what you chose to believe…..really pitiful.
"Paul's claims have not found traction. An audit by the Federal Elections Commission found that neither Senator Clinton nor her Senate campaign had accepted any illegal funds in connection with the Hollywood fundraiser[40], though the campaign was asked to pay $35,000 in fines for having underreported the cost of the party.[41] Paul's suit against the FEC was thrown out; his attempt to bring ethics charges against Clinton were rejected,[42] and his fraud charges against Senator Clinton were tossed out in April 2006.[43] Paul continued to press civil charges against Senator Clinton and former President Clinton for "looting"[44] his business, but the courts refused to allow him to sue Senator Clinton, with the appellate court specifying that her behavior had been "perfectly legal," and allowing her to recoup her legal fees from Paul.[40]

Finding no luck in the courts, in 2007 Paul sponsored and promoted a thirteen and a half minute video titled "Hillary Exposed: The Case of Paul v. Clinton," attacking Senator Clinton. Her office responded "Peter Paul is a professional liar who has four separate criminal convictions, two for fraud. His video repackages a series of seven-year-old false claims about Senator Clinton that have already been rejected by the California state courts, the Justice Department, the Federal Election Commission, and the Senate Ethics Committee."[45] In January 2008, he also re-filed his complaint with the FEC"

chris   April 30th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old
HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old
HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old
HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old

Anyone else notice 50% of Hillary's "stump" speech are things Obama first said? Corporate Execs, bringing troops home "safe" way (she first just said pull them out asap), NAFTA, Fixing gas (her solution of $40 savings in everyone's pocket is useless)

This lady wants to nuke Iran and isn't really willing to meet with Cuba or N. Korea – way to bring peace or people together!

Raoul   April 30th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

If the law was broken the law was broken. If the Obama campaign wants to file a complaint that is their right. I suppose Clinton supporters don't believe in such rights? Does the law only exist for their benefit? If Clinton or McCain were being attacked and found evidence of the law being broken by a 527 don't you think their campaign would have the same reaction?

Lets Get Ready for Change!   April 30th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Maggie,
Does Hillary even go to church?

Angel B   April 30th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Anyone who has been following this Democratic Primary must know by now that Barrack Obama is the biggest cry baby & wimp to come along in quite a while. Here is a guy that does exactly the same thing he is complaining about & then has the nerve to cry. Why did it take him 20 years to finally complain about Reverend Wright?

I am really fed up with this fake of a candidate already…..We need someone with a spine and grit to get America through these tough times. For a guy that says he came up through the rough & tough Chicago political scene, he is nothing but a little cry baby.

Go Hillary all the way in 08!!!

Vig   April 30th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

The Obama campaign is turning out to resemble the boy who cried wolf one too many times. What a bunch of whining wimps.

Maggie   April 30th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Thanks for finally posting me.

I would rather have a President that will stand up for themselves and our country, not claim to be taking the high road. We need someone with balls to get things done and it is not just a good speech giver, I get my inspirational speaking from Church and feel good for a few hours later, just like the Obama speeches. At the end of the day a speech of inspiration will not put food on the table for our children, fill our gas tanks and find us a place to live, as we lost our home to foreclosure.

Stop your lies   April 30th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

My God…

Obama and Wright are just the same.

Egos are too big and they wll recklessly destroy everyone who simply doesn't agree with them.

Both strut, and swagger and mock and jeer and demean.

Both are flippant and cocky.

Both are divisive and will stop at nothing.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Obambi do you want pork rind with your WHINE? You whine too much like a spoiled brat. It was okay with you when a group supporting you ran a negative campaign against Hillary, you also whine when a group supporting Edwards ran an ad against you in Iowa.

Go call Wright Obambi, you need private prayer with him in the basement of your HQ. You throw Wright under the bus, not all blacks appreciate what you've done to Wright, they called you TYPICAL POLITICIAN. Yeah! I'm typical white person and bitter too!

chris   April 30th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Anyone else notice 50% of Hillary's "stump" speech are things Obama first said? Corporate Execs, bringing troops home "safe" way (she first just said pull them out asap), NAFTA, Fixing gas (her solution of $40 savings in everyone's pocket is useless)

This lady wants to nuke Iran – way to bring people together!

Letha, Sioux Falls, SD   April 30th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA

It was a city called Clinton and not Hillary Clinton you idiot. You keep posting the same stuff with no real facts just like Obama is doing. Are you Wright brained also?

Jimmy O   April 30th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) has requested nearly $2.3 billion in federal earmarks for 2009, almost three times the largest amount received by a single senator this year.

CNN why are you scared of my anti-Clinton posting? You cannot report Paul v Clinton, that's ok, I understand. Your bosses are compromised.

But this one is not so bad, it is just about earmarks..

FP   April 30th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Obama is a traitor to us Black Americans. We supported him all the way and now he throws us under the bus by rejecting the great Rev Wright for stating publicly what Barack has agreed to for many, many years. Obama you lost many black Americans with your unloyal attitude. Shame on you.

kate, NM   April 30th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hey Mae,

Does change mean better?

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

OUR SON BARACK NEEDS TO STOP DEFENDING

HIMSELF. THERE IS NO DEFENSE TO A LIE.OTHER

THAN "I DIDN'T DO IT. THAT'S WEEK. SOME ONE

TAKES OUT A HAMMER, YOU CAN TAKE OUT A BIGGER

HAMMER, BETTER NOT TO PLAY THEIR GAME & TAKE

OUT A FAR BETTER WEAPON THAN A HAMMER.

GET OUT THE ECONOMIC FACTS, SIMPLIFY THEM

& GO AFTER HER. THE IRAQ WAR AND PRICE OF

GASOLINE & OTHER COMMODITIES ALL LINKED.

SHE & BILL HAVE BEEN AS COMPLICIT IN GIVING

AMERICA AWAY WITH POLICY AS THE REPUBLICANS.

IT'S A BECOME THE KISS OF DEATH TO A POLITICAL

CAREER TO PROPOSE ANYTHING TO HELP THE

CITIZEN, BUT PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE TO GIVE OUR

HARD EARNED CASH TO THE RICH, AS OBAMA SAID.

AND SHOULD SAY SOME MORE.

Eddie   April 30th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I think Hillary misspoke,instead of saying she would run better against McCain she meant to say she would be the best candidate to run with or for McCain.

faker   April 30th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Obama's house of race-cards needs to fall.

This guy is demanding the white house be given to him.

Obama and Wright both are egotistical and reckless narcisists that demand the public stage of the presidency to as to proceed with their divisive agenda.

We need to govern the country… not have these two slug it out ego on ego, lie on lie, insult on insult.

If we want that- all we need to do is read all the pro-Obama bloggers. Nothing but hatred, divisiveness, namecalling, mocking and demeaning insults.

Some America we can look forward to.

Enough   April 30th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Thanks for doing this Hillary – you just added another item to my list of reasons why I would never vote for another Clinton – you in particular. My list is getting longer by the day. I guess the clinton moto is…If you can't win honestly go dirty. Unfortunately for you it backfires. There's no smoke so thick that people can't see you for what you truly are. Hey, stick to your gas tax holiday schtick…it's great for laughs!

Alice   April 30th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I can't wait until Reverend Wright is back on TV to get even with Obama for dissing him. Who knows what revelations he'll have about Obama if he gets REALLY mad. He's known Obama for 20 years, and I'm sure he knows about any skeletons in Barack's closet – I can't WAIT to hear all about them!

Allen   April 30th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I hope after all of this hate talk about your respective candidates you all will support the democratic nominee and end this war.

Go Dems!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony   April 30th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Go Hillary

Lynn   April 30th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Obama is weak !!!!!

AJ, IL   April 30th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Ban all 527s!

Most 527s are run by the rich and well-connected! Not ordinary Americans!

Obama in 2008!

Kaylee   April 30th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Hillary has proven the utmost incompetence with running her campaign!
How can you have the brand "Clinton", 100 millions of dollars and be in debth. And to think that people want to trust running the country to her amazes me.
At least Obama has the executive savvy to run his campaign and come from nowhere to be in such a strong position.

He makes the right decisions more often than not.

Maggie   April 30th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

We have missed the whole point of the Rev. Wright issue. Obama had him on his staff, Obama claimed him as an Uncle, Obama wrote about how Rev. Wright was his inspiration. I do not recall reading anything in Clintons' book stating such facts about her pastor, nor did Clintons pastor donate funds to her campaign.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

That Paul case, Hillary Clinton is not a plaintiff. She was dismissed as being part of the legal action in October 2007 by the California Court of Appeal. Just check the record.

NickNas   April 30th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

YEP!! Been waiting for these to show up. Hillary has gone full out Rovian Republican on a member of what we are to believe is a member of her own team. Hillary is NOT a Democrat she is just running as one …Hillary is a CLINTONCRAT (C) Wake up people she is the worst thing that could happen to this country and that INCLUDES Bush for another term!

Frank   April 30th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Neither candidate is a stellar performer. At ths point, Hilary should be out of the race and let the dems vs reps take its course. She is so power hungry, she wants to rewrite the rules so she can screw up all of America. I would vote for ANYONE before Hilary.

Grif   April 30th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Here's another AD, Mr! " Obama Damaged Merchandise"..

Concerned supporter   April 30th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

The presidential campaigns are about "win or lose" in the end, but the way to manage clearly shows the leadership characters, which must have integrity. Unfortunately, many people are blindly convinced that Sen. Clinton's messages are based on true facts and honest judgments.

I agree that Sen. Clinton is very smart, but am very discouraged by her negative ways and messages, most of which are actually not true. If she were as great as Clinton supporters believe, she would win without running dirty tactics. She should be better and know better than what she is doing now.

Many of today's news say Clinton and McCain's propositions of energy/gas are a bad idea. I think now as we have so many problems, we should stop using despicable words tearing down any candidates (either Clinton or Obama) and focus on what the best for the country.

MJAMES   April 30th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Haven't people noticed since Super Tuesday the entire focus of the Clinton campaign is negativity against Barack Obama. All she EVER does is cut him down, constantly. Every time I see Clinton in the news these days it is always to lay some cheap shot false claim against Obama. If she was so great she could run on her own record and ideas but instead all she knows how to do is destroy a fellow democrat.

Hillary/Rove&McCain&Hannity 08!

scared of her   April 30th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Well, it won't be the first FEC fine for Hillary's camp. The FEC already fined Hillary for illegal campaign contributions re: the Paul V. Clinton case.

Reze, in the middle   April 30th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

All you truly an American, are just when its convenient?

All gruops whether its the 527's, Rush L, or whom every..if it interferes with the process, its un American.

Our country has real issues that need to be solved. We do not need lies out there for any candidiate.

American needs to get back to loving and seeking after the truth.

Americans, do your homework! Don't beiieve either side until you have checked out the facts..turn off these news stations that report biasely for one candidate or another and seek the truth.

Let's grow up AMERICA!

Gal   April 30th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Somehow some way…she alwyas gets away with it.
To those mentioning Paul vs Clinton…I think there must be a news blackout or something as all MSM are afraid to touch it.

Bob of VT   April 30th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

ANOTHER Negative AD from Hillary…she just keeps proving that she knows she is losing! Evidently, Negative Ads are all she now has to rely on, only becaused they worked a couple of times.
Well, people live and learn, and by now any normal intelligent person will hold this negativity against HER as they are no longer fooled by these Ads. Hillary's Deceit, Lies and Dirty last minute Ad tricks will not help her in the long run.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 30th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Clinton is the best when it comes to playing "dirty" politics! That's about all she's the best in!

Jolene   April 30th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

The Hillary supporters sound like dittoheads. "If you can't stand the heat…" calling Obama a wimp or a whiner. Is there a Hillary talking point memo that goes out every morning?

HH   April 30th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

This is the same slime group that ran the health care ad in PA. They are maxed out donors now formed as a 527. SHAME ON YOU HILLARY. SHAME ON YOU.

mitch from ark.   April 30th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

good.negative attack ads,with no truth behind them,are disgusting.these people are just a conglomerate of clinton 'machine',leftovers,who will say and do everything,to get hillary elected.problem is,they're too late!they can't win,so they resort to tactics,that only hurt their own party.give it up,losers.

Life long democarat   April 30th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

it seems to me that Hillary crys alot.. she want more debates- give me a break!!

Obama 09-16

Tom - GA   April 30th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

One more example why this cry baby will not win in the
General Election. Poor Obama got a bobo. LOL
Only Hillary can withstand hits like this and not run to the FEC.

Hillary 2008

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

"Proud American" WHAT???? Did you read your statements that you posted? You sound just like Hil"LIAR"Y. Grow up and be reasonable.

Jason Horse   April 30th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Billary Clinton, ooops Hillary Clinton, whats the dif?
give it up, dirty, discreet, and down right different from OBAMA 08

GO OBAMA

In spirit
Horse in Canada

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 30th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama is doing his best to take this nation to a higher level of morality, but so many resist this, their minds can not rap around the concept of peace, fairness and oneness, they see this as weakness!

WOW! What does this say about us as a nation! Let me attempt to explain how this work overall.

You do unto others as you would have them do to you!
You treat your neighbor with love and respect
You don't harm anyone that is not harming you!
You do your best to be at peace with ALL people, it at ALL possible!

These are not ideas off the top of my head or Obama's for that matter, they are God's. And you all ask if Obama is a Christian, he is more a Christian than Hillary, John McCain and most.

Priscilla for Obama   April 30th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Don't worry about it Obama. You don't have to roll in dirt to win!

America for Obama – Yes We Can!!!

Canadian observer   April 30th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I'd like to finally see some CNN coverage of the Paul vs. Clinton trial, the Clinton's pastor being involved with child molesting, some investigative reporting of where the Clinton Library donor money is coming from, etc.
Is CNN afraid of the Clintons ?

?merit   April 30th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Win at any cost Obama is lawyerin up once again.

The slickest politician of them all.

Try running on your own merits.

Casy   April 30th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

To- Obatala for obama

While you feel the need to bring up Paul versus Clinton..PLEASE make sure you mention Larry Sinclair versus Obama!!

Maggie   April 30th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

As I read this and many other blogs regarding Obama and Clinton, all I see is hate….This man is supposed to be bring us closer. Closer to what? Another civil war?

Proud American   April 30th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Poor Poor Obama, keep going and you will see McCain in office. He's at least a man and Hillary is a Woman and now we all see a Little Spoiled Baby…. Which this country Does Not need another. Obama sound more and more like Bush doesn't he????? Don't pick on me I will show you typical people I will have my bully's get you. He is getting to be a joke at Americans expense.

Veterans Against McCain   April 30th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

How is she going to pay for these ads…looks like her campaign will go broke again soon. Interesting to see the April numbers come in .

EMILIO-ONTARIO CANADA   April 30th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

WITH 100 PLUS MILLION IN THE BANK, HILLARY IS REALLY FEELING THE PAIN OF THE ORDINARY AMERICAN. THE ONLY PAIN SHE'S EXPERIENCING IS FROM HEMORRHOIDS, FORCING ALL THOSE LIES OUT.

kitee   April 30th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Hillaryclitin is so annoying. It was because of her and Mccain's vote that thousands of soldiers DIED in the Iraq, thousands of innocent people DIED who had nothing to do with any terrorist attacks, thousands of women widowed and thousands of parents were left hopeless and devasted. If I had made such a wrong choice I'd have traumatic nightmares forever, and here we have Hillary saying"oops I'd made the wrong decision, my bad" how can you people forget that. Try to relate to those who lost thier loved ones.
How can YOU STILL WANT to VOTE FOR SOMEONE LIKE THAT. She just wants pleasure of being in power and making decisions that would cost so many lives. Only recently she said " i woud obliterate iran" this shows how deeply she regrets the last time she made decision like that. She does not care!!!!

Independent   April 30th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Why can the Clinton supporters JUST WAKE UP???? I am all for democracy and all BUT it's toooooooo late in the game for all theis divisive tactics…….the math is on Obama's side….the pledged delegate….the popular vote….& soon the superdelegate count….why didn't she work this hard prior to Super Tuesday when it really counted and would've meant something for her to win???? The superdelegates WONT overturn the people's vote….all she is doing now is hurting Obama's chances to win in the general election….WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!

Jerry   April 30th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Now that Rev. Wright is old news can't we get back
to talking about Monica again?

Jerry

candical   April 30th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

CNN take off the gloves on the Clintons. Be journalists not gossipers. If you need drama then stop being afraid of Clintos and review the famous 90s she wants to go back to.

hypocrisy   April 30th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Question for Obama supporters:

If Rev Wright can say what he says- and it is freedom of speech (and I do agree with that)…even if it is hateful and divisive…

Then why was it racism and NOT freedom of speech when Clinton and Ferraro made their truthful and not hateful observations?

Obama and his supporters cling to hypocrisy.

THAT is what bothers me, and will lose Obama my vote.

Delaware   April 30th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Obama 08. Superdelegates you need to remember that we the people are the one who will elect the next president. Superdalegate better come the way the popular votes are going are democrats will lose the coming election. Superdelagates can support Hillary and all her lies but we the people will have the last say in the polls.

Linda, KY   April 30th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

What is that about all talk and no action? When Obama sees something wrong, he doesn't make speeches complaining and criticizing. He does something.

Eddie   April 30th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Obama, you're done! Veering away from your recent Wright mess, he is a time bomb, he will come to haunt you again! Do you think he's done, he said, he will come to get you! You're in a big mess with the people around you, wait til Rezco & Bill Ayers speak up!

In HILLARY, we trust!

checkthisout   April 30th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

it has taken OBAMA over 20 years to realise he had made a bad judgement call regarding JEREMIAH WRIGHT.

Only a couple of weeks ago he defended WRIGHT by saying he was like an UNCLE to him.

WOW !!!!

He has the AUDACITY to now want me to believe that JEREMIAH is not the SAME JEREMIAH of 20 years ago.

I an not a Fool !!!!

What else will he do or say just to get elected ???????

mirrors   April 30th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I see Obama being cocky, arrogant,flippant, jeering, mocking and egotistical… just like Wright.

They are more similar than we areled to believe.

How could Obama miss the REAL Wright over twenty years of close relating?

Maybe Obama IS denouncing Wright just for political expediency.

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 30th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

What is ALL these major supporters of Hillary lawbreakers and CROOKS & LOW DOWNERS?

They are not to be advocating for any particular party? Then WHY are they?

You want to talk about birds of a feather flocking together!

Hillary don't bother with no one that is not willing to be just as low down as she is!

xtina, chicago IL   April 30th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

plain jane summed it up, Obama is acting like a lawyer. Not good.

Ken in Michigan   April 30th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Here's and ad to run:

Do we want a President who can't tell the difference between Sniper fire and flowers?

Do we want a President controlling a nation's economy who can't even finance a campaign?

Do we need a President keeping tabs on the World when she can't even keep tabs on her husband?

Vote Tuesday for Change, Vote for a New Way of doing things in Washinton………………………..

20 years   April 30th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Where is Obama's good judgement if he was unable to discern Wright's character, see his political views, know his agenda after a close relationship of 20 years?

It took Americans and the media (usually a little blind) just 5 days at the most to see Wright for the reckless Bombastic egomaniac that he is.

If Obama missed it- not good.

If he saw it- even less good, because that means he is now guilty of political posturing as charged.

Barbara GA   April 30th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

The American people are starting to see what Hillary and her groups are all about! It's Ok for her to LIE I mean mis spoke ! RIGHT!! This kind of stuff is tearing the party apart. Paving the way for McCAIN because at this point if she wins I will vote for McCain. I can see attacking the Republican but your own party. PLEASE STICK TO THE ISSUE AND NOT EACH OTHER.!!!

checkpoint   April 30th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

WHEN GOD SAYS YES TO OBAMA, NO DUBIOUS AD WILL/ CLINTON WILL SAY NO. THE WORLD IS REJOCING FOR OBAMA.

sky   April 30th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

We already know that Clinton, and anyone in any way connected to Clinton will do anything, bend any rules, overlook any regulations in order to get her what she wants. These guys are just another example of her doing whatever she has to do…including not respecting laws and regulations in order to further herself. That is why the Democratic party is divided right now….the people who believe that anything is fair in love and war….the people who believe that end justifies means….support Clinton….and here they are again….breaking, bending and undermining…..voters need to really look at the example she is setting before them and wake up.

last laugh   April 30th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Obama had no problem when these same groups were running ads and campaigning against Hillary. This is yet another example of how Obama doesn't walk the talk. I am so sick of how biased the news is towards Obama and even sicker about how Obama supporters are so blind.

tom   April 30th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

alas, CNN wont print this but….
I love the "democrates" that seem to have conveniently forgotten just how moveon.org came into being. They were founded to help Bubba fight his IMPEACHMENT for "not having sexual relations" remember?
Obviously the Queen of Lies has no problems with an organization helping her, but as soon as they arent, well what was her advice to Bubba, "the hell with them"…….
They're being sued for fraud, he's taking money from Colombia with both hands, they're BOTH proven liars, and consumate Washington insiders. Oh, and she's got 2.3 BILLION in requested pork barrel spending already lined up to cushion her fall…..

there is no one LESS "ready" to be President than Mrs. Clinton.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   April 30th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

A KNIFE FIGHTER'S plan is DOOMED TO FAIL just like HER health care plan in the 90's!

SPQR753   April 30th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

As proven repeatedly and the late, feeble denounciation of pastor Wright nonsense is a further proof thta Sen. Obama's has NO FIRE IN THE BELLY.

The job of President of the United States REQUIRES someone with plenty of guts, stamina and FIRE IN THE BELLY.

So far, Sen. Obama has failed to demonstrate possessing any of these 3 qualities!

Peter in Canada   April 30th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is unelectable.

If Hillary is given the nomination by superdelegates, she will be seen as illegitimate and the Democratic party will lose election after election for a very long time!
Obama will be the nominee because of this and Hillary supporters had better get used to it or else they should start their own party.

Ana in L.A.   April 30th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

What's he so afraid of…. the truth?! Please. He's bleeding credibility these days.

unfair   April 30th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

The unfairness of this primary has been against Clinton.

Clinton should sue over the flawed caucus format that allowed Obama to stron arm his way to victories in a forum that is not democratic.

Not to mention Fl. and Mi.

Obama can not win on merit. He always brings out the high cost lawyers.

SGS   April 30th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Plain Jane–

Be careful with your words. It reads as if you are threatening Mr. Obama. NOT SMART.

lewc   April 30th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Topics of Interest:

HRC's (current) pastor—-Molestation of 7 year old

Peter Paul vs. Clintons—17 Million Dollar Law Suit

These topics are current. So why aren't they being discussed on CNN?

Bitter Woman in NYC   April 30th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

GO OBAMA!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON IS A LIAR AND A SNAKE!!!!

SHE WILL TRY ANYTHING. FABRICATIONS, EXAGGERATIONS, AND LIES. WHY CAN'T AMERICANS SEE THROUGH THIS? I guess that's what American's love. They feed off of lies and untruths. This is such a sad society. This is why Obama supporters are so loyal because he's a sincere, fair person. Hillary is a vulture!!

Her campaigning is becoming so disgusting. Obama should make a commerical about the "Clinton Lies." How would she feel about that!

Alice   April 30th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Fromt he comments on this board, it sounds like Hillary's supporters think an attempt to enforce the election laws is "cry baby whining" ?

Vintage Clinton. Laws are meant to be broken (by them), and heaven forbid there should be a consequence.

Matthew, Philadelphia, PA   April 30th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Obama, you want some cheese to go along with that WHINE?

freddycoyote   April 30th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

The Clintonistas will do anything to win. Actually, they will do anything to hide the truth (that vast, right wing conspiracy again!) about their support for NAFTA and, most importantly, the war. The war is YOUR responsiblity, Mrs. Clinton. YOU gave Bush/Cheney the power and legitimacy to wage this illegal, destructive, incredibly expensive war. Answer that one…and don't tell us you didn't know: How many Democrats voted against BOTH resolutions? How come they weren't so easily misled? As far as I'm concerned, these ads just continue the only campaign the Clintonistas can win: tear down everything in sight and maybe, just maybe, she'll be left standing. And for what? The party, the nation will be ill-served. Shame on you, Mrs. Clinton! Take responsibility for your horrible mistakes and quietly leave the stage to one with ideals and hopes.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   April 30th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Looks like there are TWO REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES Clinton and McCain!

Hillary Clinton makes Republicans SMILE EAR-TO-EAR in her drag down and drag on race.

Kim Johnson of Va.   April 30th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

You Clinton Supporters are demonic. You say things that only the devil is prompting you to say it is certainly not from God. Thanks Obama for keeping yourself planted in the word of God. Let them attack no weapon formed against you shall prosper. You have plenty of people praying for you.

Obama forever!

Frank, San Diego   April 30th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

This report is kind of annoying. What's the basis of Obama's complaint? Anybody can file a complaint, but what is his actual argument? Does it have merit, or is it just whining? Come on CNN, give us some substance!

egos   April 30th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Obama and Wright are two narcisistic egomaniacs demanding center stage.

Both flippant, cocky, arrogant, mocking and jeering spinners of words.

Do we really want the presidency of the United States to be the stage for their battle of egos?

scdem   April 30th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

wow plain jane, racist much? Would you mind if I told Hillary to act like a woman and make me a sandwich or do my laundry?

Omar   April 30th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

My fellow citizens,
Can someone please explain to me why we should put a liar and a cheater back in the White house to lead the American people? I think America deserves a new leader in Washington, and Senator Obama's leadership and sound judgment is what we need.

Jed in Texas   April 30th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

You want to see $20.00 a barrel Gas?Tell them you will Nationalize the Oil Companies and see how fast they run for cover.

jimmy vekmen   April 30th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

OBAMA'S PASTOR PROBLEMS ARE NOT MOUNTING, THEY ARE SKYROCKETING.. THE PASTOR IS SOMEHWERE SHARPENING
HIS TONGUE. NO MORE DEBATES FOR OBAMA. HILLARY DOES NOT NEED THEM. OBAMA'S PASTOR HAS TAKEN CARE OF THAT.
THE AUDACITY OF PASTOR WRIGHT HAS COME HOME TO ROOST.

Joanne   April 30th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Way to go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!Tell Obama to stop his negative ads and lies such as running ads in Florida but, he didn't campaign RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!to pun intended.

I have a heart and felt sorry for him yesterday but he did bring all this on himself.

HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Rise Rise Rise Rise

P.Y   April 30th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

To all Obama supporters writing here.
THE DEMOCRATIC party will never unite to vote in November,especially not for Obama and it's not because of HIM or Reverend or something else that will come .
It is because of YOU.

Antoinette   April 30th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Obama just got another superdelegate

Rep. Baron Hill of Indiana

The 4th in 24 hours

and his 9th

Concerned Democrat   April 30th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Of course Obama will complain because he doesn't want anyone pointing out that he lacks experience and has no real stand on the issues. If it isn't a quick sound bite designed to appease/deceive the voters and gain him some media attention then by all means this is negative politics and the politics that the American public does not want in Washington. I think he needs to wake up and realize that what the American public want's in Washington is a serious leader who has the experience to hand the tought issues facing this country today. He can attack Clinton all he wants but she has a record and people know what she stands for. The same for McCain. All Obama can say he stands for is hope, yet he can't tell you how he will deliver on that.

Ron L   April 30th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

AMERICA…ALL OF THE 527's DISTORT THE TRUTH…

DO NOT BELIEVE ANY OF THEM……

IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO IT REPRESENTS…

RESEARCH THE CANDIDATES…FIND THE TRUTH…

IT WILL BE HARD….BUT IT IS WORTH IT….

AMERICA..WAKE UP..THIS ELECTION IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!

vici joy   April 30th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

How many people Obama will throw under the train before this election ends?

Obama attached himself to Rev. Wright in his book as his spiritual leader when he was not so famous and tried to sell his book.

Obama did not get mad because Rev. Wright said G..D… America, Obama did not get mad because Rev. Wright said US government create aid virus ….., Obama did not get mad because Rev. Wright said American bring 911 onto themselves. Obama get mad because Rev. Wright rip his phony mask off when he tells the whole world that Obama hide him at the basement to pray on the day of his candidacy announcement.

Rev. Wright did not hurt Obama. Obama hurts Obama.

mike   April 30th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Hillary can't win by running a fair campaign so what do you expect.
Republican playbook tactics worked years ago but they are old and people don't buy it anymore. Those who say Obamas is whining know not what they are talking about. He is being tough and smart and won't take Hillary's "stuff" lying down.

Patrick McIntire   April 30th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Poor Omama supporters. Another reason to cry and say Hillary will do anything. I sure hope she will do anything it takes. Being President is a tough person's job and clearly he isn't up to it.

Kyle Indianapolis, Indiana   April 30th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

CLINTION LIES, SHE CHEATS, and she DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE PRESIDENT

Jimmy O   April 30th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Please vote the Clintons for a third term. They deserve it, it is their birthright. The Bushes and the Clintons have to rule us forever. That is our destiny We do not deserve better. IN and NC do not let us down, join PA, and vote right, vote the Clintons.

Though we impeached the Clintons for lying under oath, it is ok. Though the Clintons pardoned terrorists for political advantage, and felons for cash – it is ok. Though the Clintons have not released the names of the contributors to the Clinton Library Fund, it is ok.

The Clintons and the Bushes Forever Network. Go Hillary! Go!!!

tidho   April 30th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Never before has a member of the same party gone to such great lengths to undermine another. Keep in mind this is all coming after Obama wrapped up the delegate race.
Think about that! Everytime Hillary opens her mouth it becomes more likely that McCain will win this election. Doesn't it seem like there might be more going on than her just being scrappy?

Margaret   April 30th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Can we NOW expect some coverage of the facts in the Peter Paul v. Clinton case?

plain jane   April 30th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Obama, you are just nothing but trouble! is this what america has to look forward with you as Prez……

Act like a real man and not like a NAACP lawyer

america has seen thru you and you are just getting down in the gutter now…

YOUR chickens are coming home to roost OBAMA

Ruth -Az   April 30th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

It seems to be hard for Obama to get past his own problems so he goes after HRC. This is proof that this guy is not ready for the big seat at the top of the hill. Hillary has what it takes to run the country. He is scared.

RSB   April 30th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I would like to see Obama fight back on her terms, meaning anything goes. The next time her camp (including McCain) wants to mention Rev Wright he could mention Lewinsky. She says you can pick your family and church and she would have left the church but she didn't leave Bill who lied to her, the American people and the court. He was impeached from the very office she is sending him out to campaign for her to get.
I was very excited that a female was in contention for this office but I don't want everyone to think females are liers, cheaters and so manipulative. I don't want to be represented that way.
As for debates, I think we've had enough. She says they can set the rules but we know what she thinks of rules. The last one was a joke. I think people want to hear how they all stand on the issues.
And when you say Obama should put on a dress, what does that mean? When was the last time you saw Hillary in a dress?

Jay********   April 30th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Keep crying Obama, you know your ship is sinking faster than you thought!!!!!!!!!

kate, NM   April 30th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Sen. Obama, you are the nominee. But do not cry foul. You don't have any specific plan on anything, really. You're lucky that American people noticed it when it's too late. They and your whispering republicans, try to remember, made sure that McCain is the president. You are nothing more than a politician, looking for your name and fame without thinking about people during next 4 years.

trellskig   April 30th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Good!! She is attacking Obama to much and someone needs to put a stop to it. So what if Bill was attacked when running, does two wrongs make a right? She needs to stop before they drop them both and place Edwards or Gore to run against McCain…lol

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hillary supports…..WOW you guys are strong. This woman is a train wreck waiting to happen. She has too much baggage and she is not real keen on telling the truth. She's from AR, PA, and now IN or NC I can't keep up. She has you guys so wrapped up in the way she can manuever that your hypnotised. Snap Sanp Wake up.

Liz   April 30th, 2008 11:57 am ET

What is Obama saying? Is the U.S. not a freedom of speech country? Is he afraid of negative comments? Why should Clinton and McCain have negative comments made about them but not him. Who does he think he is? Because he has now thrown his pastor under the bus, he feels that he can tell everyone else what they should say about him. I knew this would happen once he got into the race that he would be objecting to everything that anyone says about him and would use race as the major reason. If he can disown his mentor because he wants to make sure that he get the nomination that shows that he is only thinking about himself. That's why if he ever got into the White House, all his supporters will be soon forgotten because he got what he wanted and he does not care anymore. He is a selfish and self centred person and that type of person should not be supported.

Clinton is the better and stronger candidate and the voters should support her.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 30th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Oh goodness!

So many scoundrels have hidden behind the 1st Amendement, it sickens me!!!

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 30th, 2008 11:56 am ET

OBAMA WONT DEBATE HILLARY BECAUSE HE HAS NO GUTS OR INTELLIGENCE TO STAND UP TO HER!!!!!

IF HE DID, HE WOULD PROVE TO THE PEOPLE THAT HE CAN HANDLE THE STRESS!!!!

IF HE CANNOT HANDLE A DEBATE HOW WOULD HE HANDLE THE JOB OF PRESIDENT?

HILLARY IS THE WINNER SHE GETS MY VOTE!!!!!!!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:56 am ET

WOW……. some of the comments here against Sen. Obama are downright hateful. Why all the hate, people? Since Bush took over, our country has slipped further and further into the 'hate-mongering-as-usual'….. one is not patriotic enough if you are not a Bush supporter, or a supporter of the war in Iraq….. etc., etc., please get a grip!

And we say this IS a Christian nation?! Really?

Once more to ALL those who condemn Sen. Obama because of his FORMER-pastor's words: since when do we condemn people for the words of others? In ALL religions there are nuts! Look at how Pat Robertson blamed the Katrina Hurricane of the gay parade! Or look at pastor Hagee who supports McCain, and how he hates Catholics! NO ONE IS MAKING A BIG DEAL about these nuts!

How about Rush the Vote? Why is no one talking about Rush-hate-monger-Limbaugh's urging his "ditto-heads" to register and vote for Hillary??????? What about that?!

Seems to me, that there are some very powerful people doing their very best to destroy a decent, brilliant man, Sen. Obama!

Mike from Westchester   April 30th, 2008 11:55 am ET

So a few rich indivuduals can put out ads that no one is really accountable for. I guess all the Hillary crowd is now endorsing the swift boat campaign that Rove ran against Kerry in 2004. Wow!!!!!!

Have you any integrity at all?????????????

Peter in PA   April 30th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Clinton has everything to loose if she doesn't throw muds at Obama!

She claims to come from the state whereever the primary election is being held. Is this woman for real?

Also, I can't seem to comprehend the mind/logic of Hillary supporters. Hillary outright lied about the Bosnia trip not once but three times…She thought her supporters are fools…

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Clinton has to go negitive because that's all she knows.

She can't talk about the issues because all she'll do is lie again.

susie   April 30th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Gee whiz, Obama thinks he is above everyone else. The DNC did it to McCain but no one is allowed to go against Obama. Is he going to dis his wife, for the comments she said about America? How is he ever going to stand up in a general election? By the way, at the Tuesday's news conference he looked like he was reading off a script, was it from his 26 year old writer? Obama is nothing but a fake!

Gas Tax suspension   April 30th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I wish the Obamanaics wouldn't repeat their leaders ignorance that the average american will only save 27-30 dollars on this gas tax holiday plan. People wake up! Everything in this country is transported by 18-wheeler to its final destination. If the gas prices go down for truckers it is said to save over 2 billion dollars (2,000,000,000) in trasportation cost that will lower the cost of everything from food, to non-essential goods. It will save american faimlies like you and I more than the immediate trasportation cost of our own vehicle. Stop thinking about yourselves!! Hillary has the BEST plan!

monieq   April 30th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I have had enough of the Clintons, they are desperate for the nomination. Sentor Clinton and her husband have played games like that idoit George Bush, they play the same dirty politics that americans should be sick of. We need help in this country! Its not about Clinton,Obama, or Mccain. Theses canidates dont have the struggles that we do. We need a change in politics so that americans can work,feed our kids,provide healthcare for our family. Why cant this silly stuff stop and get to really what is important.

Alison, FL   April 30th, 2008 11:54 am ET

The phone number in this ad is a complete fraud also! A voicemail answers and it's a female voice saying "Barack Obama" like she isn't sure how to pronounce the name. Also, it says the voicemail is full. Such fraud should not be allowed. Americans need to rise above all of this and expect more!

Peter in Canada   April 30th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Order of preference for Democrats:
1. Obama
2. Any idiot without the name "Clinton".
3. Karl Rove.
4. Hillary Clinton.

Toni   April 30th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama is not going to just sit there and let these 527s, that are financed by the "fat cats," swift-boat him. Shut them down. Moreover, the Gas tax idea by the twin $109-million candidates, McCain and Clinton, reminds me of the bejeweled, well-fed Marie Antoinette, who in response to the people's fundamental suffering and discontent said, "let them eat cake." Their "quick-fix, finger-in-the dike" solutions (i.e., mortgage moratorium) that excacerbate problems in the long-run and do not attack the root causes of problems will have us in worse shape in the long run. We must think about not just today's needs for change, but also our future, our children's future and the nation's standing in the world. We need REAL and fundamental change to make that happen, and OBAMA is the only choice we have.

jr   April 30th, 2008 11:54 am ET

The reason she is trying to get the nomination so bad and eventually the presidency is because she knows that the good people of New York state have finally caught onto her phony act.

If Obama knocks her out of this race then New Yorkers will do the same the next time she runs for the senate in that state. She's frightened to death that Bill might then want to move her back to Arkansas to smoke hams or raise chickens.

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 30th, 2008 11:53 am ET

OH, MY HEART BLEEDS FOR OBAMA!!!!!!

WHAT A WIMP!!!!!

HILLARY HAS MORE TESTOSTERONE THAN THIS MAN!!!!!!

HE'S A DIRTY DEALER THROUGH AND THROUGH!!!!
A WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING!!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!

Lily   April 30th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary makes me sick!

Marty   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Obama is so whinny. ICK

grace   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I wonder how many people that are commenting on this blog are paid by the Clinton campaign to do, as has been reported. This 527 group are Hillary's rich supporters who can not give any more money to her campaign. I wonder what Hillary and Bill have promised them? It is well noted that she has called in all the favors people owe her to steal this election. This is purely a power play by the Clinton's to get back in the White House. They will do anything they can. They don't care about the Democratic Party. If the Clinton's that run it then noone will.

SPQR753   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

If Sen. Obama can't stand the heath, he should GET OFF the kitchen.

Pure and simple…..

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

There she goes breaking the rules again. The woman is a crook.
Senator Hillary Clinton has taken over $800,000 from lobbyists, more money than any other candidate — Republican or Democrat:
Over $130,000 from energy lobbyists
Over $130,000 from drug company lobbyists
Over $125,000 from health care and insurance lobbyists.”
Energy: $442,800
Pharmaceuticals/health products: $450,450
Hospitals, health services/HMOs and insurance companies: $552,050
Health professionals: $114,755.

Diing   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

All the best experts in the nation agree that both Sens. Clinton and Obama plans are somewhat the same. What does it mean "his plan lacks specific when there is no much difference? These are same individuals who go behind doors and say "He is un electable while the guy has won most of everything" You can fool few at a time, but not all well inform citizens this time. This is a smear sort a like foxnews.

raymond   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Again what a liar she is. Hillary the superdelegates should ship you out, before it's too late for the democrat party.

Dal   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

OBAMA Take the High Road. Let HILL take the LOW ROAD as always.

no more Hill-Billys   April 30th, 2008 11:51 am ET

hill billy is a lier and a thief. stop her before she steals all your money.

vote sensibly.

vote Obama 08, 12

Suzanna Linthrom   April 30th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Obama clearly loves this country more than any of the other candidates. It's a shame that people are still using smear tactics against him. As a former Clinton supporter, I'm appalled at what she's become (or maybe what she always was). Her policies are short-sighted and pandering, and the argument that Obama has no plans is just pathetic at this point. Nearly every economist backs Obama's policies on war and the economy. Clearly, he can't be that bad. I think we know more about Obama than we do about McCain, but for some reason Obama is an easier target. Go figure.

BOB   April 30th, 2008 11:50 am ET

OBAMA…

YOU ARE A WIMP…YOU ALLOW OTHER GROUPS TO RUN ADS

AGAINST HILLARY BUT WHEN SHE DOES…YOUR CRY

TRUTH HURTS? OBAMA YOU ARE AN UNKNOWN

WE KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU….I.E. REV. WRIGHT…THAN WE DID

IN JAN/FEB

I WANT MY VOTE BACK!!!!!

HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna   April 30th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Obama is on shakey ground, and so will our country be (even more so) if he is elected. He is not bringing anyone together, but he is a catalyst for division as we are seeing throughout this primary campaign.

Lee WV   April 30th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Don't you just wish that they would stick with what they are going to do and not what the other person is not going to do?

Brendan D, Niles, IL   April 30th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Listen, y'all, if you want to back Bush/McCain/Clinton policies and Bush/Rove/Clinton politics, go right ahead. Me, I'm going for something new.

Brandon   April 30th, 2008 11:49 am ET

jj – He didn't do it… Read the story again, its says he used it (it being the Pro-Clinton 527) to raise funds (via an email which I received as an Obama supporter)

john   April 30th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Fools for Hillary….you deserve her lies, America does not.

Robert   April 30th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Wine, Wine, Wine,Wine…what's good for the goose is good for the gander…This is a prime example of the RACE card being pulled and point blank Obama is right behind it…this is what 4-8 years of Obama in the WhiteHouse would be. Hillary 08

dem gone ind NOT For Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

I think this is the biggest joke I have ever heard. gender has not been pulled out here as much as race has but this is the time it should. She isn't complaining that your getting all the air time in the news because you paid off people. she isn't complaining that her peers that she respects are proving to not respect her even though they write books of praise. I will not vote this year if it keeps going in this direction. What a joke this election year has turned out to be.

merit   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Obama-

Can not win without lawyering up.

This is the way this senator has gotten ahead.

He can not win on his own merit.

Mae   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

I believe the 527's cannot attack a a candidate by name or endorse a candidate by name. Clearly there is a name in this ad. Therefore if I am correct it is clearly illegal. 527's can only use issue oriented ads.
This ad is about the word "specifics".
Specifics does not mean better. Hillary's specifics are not better.
Obamas plans are clearly more progressive and well thought out.
I specifically refer to DR's comment for specfics that are true on Hillary Clinton.

STORY   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

THIS GUY IS THE WORST¡¡
HE HAS HIJACKED THE MEDIA AND THE SUPERDELEGATES WITH PRESSURE

Jay   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

PAUL vs. CLINTON. Why is the media mute over this case?

Debby   April 30th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Well it worked for Bush when it came to Kerry why not Clinton. I think its tacky for the Obama campaign to file this suit. Its really taking away from his message as the so called Uniter. It shows that his campaign is making him look immature and whiny. Obama wants change, but yet he won't do another one on one debate about issues with Clinton, and we have to hear speech after speech of him denouncing Wright.

Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:47 am ET

why dont you post ALL the news about something CNN??

Subodh Chandra, a lawyer in Ohio and Obama supporter filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, calling on the them to open an investigation, shut down the organization and seek criminal penalties against its directors and donors.[7] He said the new organization allows Mrs. Clinton's backers to "cheat the system" by paying for their own ads for Mrs. Clinton even through they have already donated the maximum $2,300 allowed by law to her campaign.[7] It took three years for the FEC to settle similar complaints lodged against independent political entities operating in the 2004 election.[7]

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Mike Gravel filed his own lawsuit against the ALP in Ohio federal court, requesting that the organization be barred from airing a television ad in Ohio before the Ohio primary.[8]

As a 527, ALP is not required to disclose their donors, and they have chosen not to

HELP   April 30th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Can’t vote for him, he is AA. Can’t vote for her, she’s female. Can’t vote for him, he’s too old. He doesn’t wear a flag, she lies, and he can’t remember what he said yesterday. His old pastor is weird, hers is a child molester(?) and the old ones pastor is weird too. He wants to unite, she wants to fight and he wants more war. Now I see why Bush is in the White House and we look like global idiots. Turn off the MSM. Talk to people in your life who you respect for their wisdom, do your research and vote.

God Bless

BettyB   April 30th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Hillary is scared, and she's pulling all the stops to get her face out there. Her monied friends are trying to help her in the only way they can. She needs a debate because she can't afford to buy that much publicity… She needs friends' deep pockets to get her into the news.

Obama is revealing the fact she doesn't have the kind of support he does, not with the majority of us willing to fund a campaign. The scheming, underhanded maneuvers of Hill's supporters only reinforce the fact that she operates in a way the country needs to stop. We need Obama more than ever.

BL-NYC   April 30th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Seriously…
Senator Obama is far to weak to be the leader of our Nation…
This is flat out stupid.
This is not fighting back, this is crying to mama…

b-liberal   April 30th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Obama INVENTED the back door attack. What a whiner Obama is! He didn't have a problem with MoveOn or other mouthpieces for him. But now that Hillary supporters are doing the same thing as his supporters, he acts like it is something new. What a hypocrite.

And remember this is not a Hillary endorsed ad – if Rev.Wright is not Obama – this ad is not Hillary. Hypocrite at every turn!

Vote for Hillary – we know where she stands!

Maggie   April 30th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Sadam and Rodam do not rhyme. In RODHAM the stressed Syllable is in the beginning and "SADAM" is on the end, unless you are GHWB.

We forgive you, perhaps you were using the wrong side of your brain or a product of "No child left behind", either way they are both "Different not deficient"

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Hello there! Nice try putting up HER ad with a story about a potential 527 ad…..people who have the problems with 527's only complain when they are used against them….there are laws that regulate them…get a grip…..CNN….why not moderate OUT posts that are based on nothing but lies?????
Can the people with the peter paul and former clinton pastor sories get a grip and do some research please??????? The VILLAGE where the story about the pastor lives is called CLINTON, NY in Oneida County….peter paul has been thrown out 2 times already….he's a nut-job…..

PLEASE LOOK UP YOUR POSTS! You all sound so desperate for anything to make yourselves feel better about your own candidate! :) At least make your posts based on fact, not what you chose to believe…..really pitiful.
"Paul's claims have not found traction. An audit by the Federal Elections Commission found that neither Senator Clinton nor her Senate campaign had accepted any illegal funds in connection with the Hollywood fundraiser[40], though the campaign was asked to pay $35,000 in fines for having underreported the cost of the party.[41] Paul's suit against the FEC was thrown out; his attempt to bring ethics charges against Clinton were rejected,[42] and his fraud charges against Senator Clinton were tossed out in April 2006.[43] Paul continued to press civil charges against Senator Clinton and former President Clinton for "looting"[44] his business, but the courts refused to allow him to sue Senator Clinton, with the appellate court specifying that her behavior had been "perfectly legal," and allowing her to recoup her legal fees from Paul.[40]

Finding no luck in the courts, in 2007 Paul sponsored and promoted a thirteen and a half minute video titled "Hillary Exposed: The Case of Paul v. Clinton," attacking Senator Clinton. Her office responded "Peter Paul is a professional liar who has four separate criminal convictions, two for fraud. His video repackages a series of seven-year-old false claims about Senator Clinton that have already been rejected by the California state courts, the Justice Department, the Federal Election Commission, and the Senate Ethics Committee."[45] In January 2008, he also re-filed his complaint with the FEC"

Dylan   April 30th, 2008 11:45 am ET

I can't believe the childishness of the Hillary supporters that post on this site. They can't seem to have an adult conversation and are about as nasty as their Queen.

Al, Sacramento Ca   April 30th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Did anybody forget about the mail in ads. he through around in Nevada.

This whole throw the rock, hid the hand thing is not working anymore.

Hillary 08!

Mike   April 30th, 2008 11:44 am ET

To Glenn,

…still not enough, can you say SUPERDELEGATES!!!!!

Wright controversy!!!!!!!???????

Get a grip Glenn.

Go Hillary!!!!

kat   April 30th, 2008 11:44 am ET

The group isn't any different than MoveOn.org in my opinion. You're a wuss Obama. Not everyone likes you, get over it.

B in Baltimore   April 30th, 2008 11:44 am ET

To 28 Year Old White Man in Florida – I said it yesterday – The sex abusing pastor is from Clinton, NY. He is not Hillary Clinton's pastor. Get over it.

OBAMA '08

Tre   April 30th, 2008 11:44 am ET

None of this matters. Supers are starting to line up. It's over for Hillary. This nomination fight will be over by next weekend. I hope the supporters of Hillary, care more about fixing this country than they do about taking Hillary's loss out on the Democratic Party. The country CANNOT afford to put McCain into the White House! He is poised to attack Iran. That will place our military on three battlefronts – World War III.

Henri   April 30th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Well we know Hillary would never stand for this dirt. She is an all-American girl next door, right? WRONG! Hillary is slime of the earth. Anyone who would
allow their husband to humiliate her before the world as not to lose his support for her goal when she left the White House to run for Prez. By the way is she responsible for the perjury of Bill Clinton as in I did not have sex with that woman. Maybe she should kick Bill under the bus as Obama did Rev. Wright. What's good for the goose is good for the gander, right?

Oh Brother   April 30th, 2008 11:43 am ET

There has to be a little more to this story,the writer leaves one with the impression that Obama used this group to smear Hillary and then turns around and files a suit against her for the same thing.Im no genius but why would he do that?I suspect our writer is a bit biased and wishes to not fill in all the blanks,more shoddy cnn "Journalism"

Cmon CNN with all your money cant you hire some writers that can write?Someone that can just tell the story and not add spin?Answer these questions and I will be satisfied
1. What did Obama actually use this group for?
2.What did Hillary actually use this group for?
3.What is the nature of the ad that Obamas people are filing this lawsuit on?
4.What is the actual complaint in the lawsuit?

there are more questions one could ask…but you need to at least address these 4,instead of just showing that you are a shill for the Clinton Campaign.

Jamaal   April 30th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Get her Obama she is the evilist women on the planet show everyone what kind of hateful person she is

D R   April 30th, 2008 11:42 am ET

He doesn't want to debate because it gives her free airtime. Her campaign is broke. If she cannot manage a campaign any better than this, then how is she going to do with the office of President! Obama doesn't want to hit her below the belt so I will. Look these up! If you don't get familiar with them now, the republicans will remind you later!

Peter Paul, Filegate, Travelgate, Frank Giustra, Rev. William Procanick , Chinagate, Johnny Chung, Vince Foster, Whitewater. The list is much longer than will fit on this page! The Clinton' s are a very corrupt family, and all of you should do some research before you jump her way. Remember we impeached this family for lying!

FIRST FIRST LADY to come under criminal investigation

FIRST FIRST LADY to almost be indicted acccording to one of the special prosecutors

NUMBER of Hillary Clinton fundraisers convicted of, or pleading no contest to, crime: 5

NUMBER OF TIMES that Hillary Clinton, providing testimony to Congress, said that she didn't remember, didn't know, or something similar: 250

Obatala for obama   April 30th, 2008 11:42 am ET

yes add yet another civil suit, she and bill are being sued in CA

she is evil, i tellyou evil and a liar
she and karl rove

belong together tyrants………..

Meredith   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Go Obama!!! Hillary has cried twice during this campaign and complained about everything from "going first" to "being a woman." Who can forget her famous spectacle, "Shame on you Barack Obama." The woman complains like no other: when her opponent doesn't stoop to her level, she calls him weak, and when he defends himself, she and her supporters call him a crybaby. Puleez!! Give me a break.

Obama/Casey 08 (Because America needs a president who WON'T "distort" reality and history for personal gain.

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

nice try….putting up HER ad with a story about a possible 527 ad????
people who have the problems with 527's only complain when they are used against them….there are laws that regulate them…get a grip…..CNN….why not moderate OUT posts that are based on nothing but lies?????
Can the people with the peter paul and former clinton pastor sories get a grip and do some research please??????? The VILLAGE where the story about the pastor lives is called CLINTON, NY in Oneida County….peter paul has been thrown out 2 times already….he's a nut-job…..

PLEASE LOOK UP YOUR POSTS! You all sound so desperate for anything to make yourselves feel better about your own candidate! :) At least make your posts based on fact, not what you chose to believe…..really pitiful.
"Paul's claims have not found traction. An audit by the Federal Elections Commission found that neither Senator Clinton nor her Senate campaign had accepted any illegal funds in connection with the Hollywood fundraiser[40], though the campaign was asked to pay $35,000 in fines for having underreported the cost of the party.[41] Paul's suit against the FEC was thrown out; his attempt to bring ethics charges against Clinton were rejected,[42] and his fraud charges against Senator Clinton were tossed out in April 2006.[43] Paul continued to press civil charges against Senator Clinton and former President Clinton for "looting"[44] his business, but the courts refused to allow him to sue Senator Clinton, with the appellate court specifying that her behavior had been "perfectly legal," and allowing her to recoup her legal fees from Paul.[40]

Finding no luck in the courts, in 2007 Paul sponsored and promoted a thirteen and a half minute video titled "Hillary Exposed: The Case of Paul v. Clinton," attacking Senator Clinton. Her office responded "Peter Paul is a professional liar who has four separate criminal convictions, two for fraud. His video repackages a series of seven-year-old false claims about Senator Clinton that have already been rejected by the California state courts, the Justice Department, the Federal Election Commission, and the Senate Ethics Committee."[45] In January 2008, he also re-filed his complaint with the FEC"

Hicks, Fort Myers   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

This is really funny.
Isn't congress still in "delay mode" getting election commission appointments finished?

He may get a response from the next year. By then it will be too late

Jack Walden   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Hillary and not McCain is sounding more like four more years of Bush. Heck, with likes of her who needs a Republican band of dirty tricks for Democrats to lose in November.

Emily   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

What do you people want? First you say that Obama needs to be a fighter like the increasingly shameless Hillary, and then when he does fight on something you call him a wimp. I find it amazing how people can turn on him so frequently, and so easily.

OBAMA 08

Meredith   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Go Obama!!! Hillary has cried twice during this campaign and complained about everything from "going first" to "being a woman." Who can forget her famous spectacle, "Shame on you Barack Obama." The woman complains like no other: when her opponent doesn't stoop to her level, she calls him weak, and when he defends himself, she and her supporters call him a crybaby. Puleez!! Give me a break.

Obama/Casey 08 (Because America needs a president who WON'T "distort" reality and history for personal gain.

Dulce   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

I just found out about the Clinton/Paul suit in CA yesterday by accident when I was surfing the web. How come there is nothing on tv about it?

Working Gal in Big D   April 30th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Oh poor, poor misled Audrey. Anyone aligning themselves with a "hate monger" that calls himself a reverand, needs to QUIT! What kind of leadership and respect would he get? and, I dont' recall saying anything about race!. I'm not the one bringing racism up but, guess who does? Go right on and vote for a loser – its called the democratic way.

patty   April 30th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Barrack Hussien Omaba, stop your crying and return to your million dollar home that Tony R. helped you to get. Geez, you did the same thing, now that Clinton is able to do it, you start your crying jag, such a waste.

Tammy - KCMO   April 30th, 2008 11:40 am ET

How stupid are you Clinton supporters? Can't you read or do you just post anything anti-Obama without knowing the facts?

The American Leadership Project, which includes veterans of the Clinton administration and longtime supporters, is a “527,” which means it is not bound by federal campaign finance laws as long as it does not directly advocate on behalf of a particular candidate.

IT'S A 527 – MEANING IT CAN'T ADVERTISE ON BEHALF OF A PARTICULAR CANDIDATE

What part of that don't you understand???

Tony Z- MD   April 30th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Is this a primary or general election? At the end of the day, HRC needs supports for any of her ideas. She is using the crash and burn only to find out that her solutions for America cannot be delivered.

She must remember that making enemies now will not heal before the general election. If it is not Obama than McCain. It will be her experience argument working against her.

goblai67   April 30th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Obama oppenent can manipulate anything.
They have the media that do not know what is write from what is wrong.
Obama has a lot of job to do but what can he do?
Wright(pastor) will say anything he want and he is a free man.
Throughout all this you can see how JESUS was crucify.

THE ONE THING I CAN GARANTY YOU IS.

HILLARY CLINTON HAS ALREADY DAMAGE HERSELF, HER PARTY, CHELSEA HER DAUGHTER, AND ALSO AMERICA REPUTATION.

DON'T YOU KNOW THE WORLD IS WATCHING?

Smiley from Conyers, GA   April 30th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Obama has been as honest as I've ever seen ANY politician get. He hasn't lied to the American people. Any issues that arises he faces it head on. He doesn't say that he "MISSPOKE" or have his spouse come out and say "he was tired". He deals with it immediately and conscientiously.

If news reports and videos of Hillary actual trip to Bosnia never surfaced, she'd still be repeating the same story.

You people need to learn to start thinking for yourselves and stop letting the media and talk radio make your decisions for you.

ELEVATE YOUR MINDS AND THINK FOR YOURSELVES!!!

Obama '08

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hello there!
People who have the problems with 527's only complain when they are used against them….there are laws that regulate them…get a grip…..CNN….why not moderate OUT posts that are based on nothing but lies?????
Can the people with the peter paul and former clinton pastor sories get a grip and do some research please??????? The VILLAGE where the story about the pastor lives is called CLINTON, NY in Oneida County….peter paul has been thrown out 2 times already….he's a nut-job…..

PLEASE LOOK UP YOUR POSTS! You all sound so desperate for anything to make yourselves feel better about your own candidate! :) At least make your posts based on fact, not what you chose to believe…..really pitiful.
"Paul's claims have not found traction. An audit by the Federal Elections Commission found that neither Senator Clinton nor her Senate campaign had accepted any illegal funds in connection with the Hollywood fundraiser[40], though the campaign was asked to pay $35,000 in fines for having underreported the cost of the party.[41] Paul's suit against the FEC was thrown out; his attempt to bring ethics charges against Clinton were rejected,[42] and his fraud charges against Senator Clinton were tossed out in April 2006.[43] Paul continued to press civil charges against Senator Clinton and former President Clinton for "looting"[44] his business, but the courts refused to allow him to sue Senator Clinton, with the appellate court specifying that her behavior had been "perfectly legal," and allowing her to recoup her legal fees from Paul.[40]

Finding no luck in the courts, in 2007 Paul sponsored and promoted a thirteen and a half minute video titled "Hillary Exposed: The Case of Paul v. Clinton," attacking Senator Clinton. Her office responded "Peter Paul is a professional liar who has four separate criminal convictions, two for fraud. His video repackages a series of seven-year-old false claims about Senator Clinton that have already been rejected by the California state courts, the Justice Department, the Federal Election Commission, and the Senate Ethics Committee."[45] In January 2008, he also re-filed his complaint with the FEC"

Tommy   April 30th, 2008 11:39 am ET

I think I now understand why Mr. Obama said he would not have voted for the war in Iran. After listening to his pastor week after week, go on about how we (the United States) deserved what we got and that are trying to rule the world and we are terrorist and so on. You get the picture. I also think his wife liked the church and he got dragged along
to it. I would have some respect for him if he had not allowed his daughters to be exposed to this type of sermons week after week.

Tim from Buffalo   April 30th, 2008 11:39 am ET

This "article" doesn't even say what the complaint the Obama campaign has registered is. Why do people already have strong opinions on it's validity?

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Why are you filing a complaint now Obama? You did the same thing to Hillary when a group supporting YOU run a NEGATIVE AD against her!!!!!

OBAMA!!!!!!!!! WIMP! WIMP!

CHICKEN! CHICKEN! CAN'T DEBATE!!!!!

LYING SACK OF SHEIT!!!!!!!!!

shirley   April 30th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Hillary and Bill do not concern themselves with minor issues of legality. Remember, during Bill's impeachment trial he put his hand on the Bible, swore to tell the truth and then lied. Hillary had no problem with this and probably advised him that he could clear his name by lying.

Dulce   April 30th, 2008 11:38 am ET

And this is why I do not trust Hillary, for her this election is about her and it isn't, it's about us.

SHAME ON YOU!!!! OBAMA!!   April 30th, 2008 11:36 am ET

THIS WAS YOUR PASTOR FOR 20YRS!! HE MUST HAVE BEEN DOING SOMETHING RIGHT FOR YOU TO SIT IN THE PEWS FOR 20YRS!!! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO IF YOU DON'T WIN THE PRESIDENCY UH UH?? THIS IS YOUR CHURCH THAT HAS SEEN YOU HIGH & LOW. YOU ARE DISTANCING YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU NEED THE BLUE COLLAR WHITE VOTE. YES YOU ARE PLAYING POLITICS BIG TIME!!! YOU KNOW IT TOO!!

Mike   April 30th, 2008 11:36 am ET

NObama is a cry baby!

What a Wimp!

Go Hillary!!!!

candical   April 30th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I have heard nothing but the line Clinton is a fighter for months now. The line following that is the Obama won't fight back. Now his campaign is fighting something that is illegal and the Clintonites are grabbing their panties and saying he is a crybaby. What kind of logic runs in a loosing campaign like this. Oh by the way those of you who say you would defect from the democrats if Hillary looses need to get moving and good ridence..

Chriss   April 30th, 2008 11:35 am ET

MOVEON.ORG was organized to support Bill during MonicaGate.

Being who they turned out to really be, belying their stated personas, moveon.org members voted OVERWHELMINGLY (70%-30%) to support Obama.

HRC needs some coverage of her latest criminal activities indicating severe character flaws.

We do not need another president in court for criminal behavoir.

SURRENDER DOROTHY!

With Obama continually being pounded by:

McInsane,
Her Royal Clintoness,
Billy Clinton,
Chelsea Clinton,
A host of establishment Clintonistas,
as well as the full brunt of the right wing attack machine (they're supporting HRC because there is all the old dirt plus piles more recently they can clobber her with in the GE),

it is clear that since he is still able to stay ahead and pull ahead of HRC, he has proven he will prevail in the GE.

Obama '08

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 30th, 2008 11:35 am ET

A house divided cannot stand. Do the right thing in respect for the democrat party and voters.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I didn't believe a word of NObamas sympathy apology in regards to Rev. Wright.

Amazing, a month ago, "tight as ever," NOW, FINALLY putting distance between Wright!

The two are probably planning a cook out this weekend.

Phony!

Just not convincing!

Go Hillary!!!!

Monte   April 30th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Crying like a baby again! Obama used the same group and lost…No one controls the 527's. They are free to do what they want and when it is in Obama's favor, he likes them. When they go against him, he cries. Grow up!!!!! Presidential material you are not.

kate   April 30th, 2008 11:34 am ET

The Clinton pastor you people keep bringing up is from Clinton NY
he is not HiIlarys pastor
The Rev Wright is back out there again today :yes he can! ruin Obamas chances.
Obama will not win the election vote for Hillary

Can't take the heat Obama? Wait till the repubs really get going

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 30th, 2008 11:34 am ET

WAH WAH WAH!!!!!!
SOMEONE GET THE KLEENEX OUT FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!

Gerald F.   April 30th, 2008 11:34 am ET

To Senator Obama: I find that this complaint of yours sound too much like hypocracy. Senator Clinton has a 527 group suddenly supporting her and you have Moveon.org………………….
How is it okay for one and not the other?

Angel for Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Here goes the Clinton's up to no good again in this primary season. Shame on Hilary up to dirty political tactics again. She's a joke. The people of IN and NC will see threw her and her games and support Obama. The Obama camp has the right to file and this is a good move by them. They also need to get some ads against Clinton the camp as over 30 million. YES WE CAN

"Obama 08 enough said"

independent   April 30th, 2008 11:34 am ET

are you kidding me? barack had an ad asking for more money? you suckers fall for that??? nuts.

Obama? No!   April 30th, 2008 11:34 am ET

This is super funny! cring baby keeps crying again!???

Why can media or groups be pro-Obama not pro-Clinton? I think Clinton has every right to complain about some media like CNN!

Go Hillary! You are the best forever!

Rob   April 30th, 2008 11:33 am ET

What cry?

The ad states Obama has no economic plan.

His plan is ENDORSED by 2 nobel prize economists. ITs a blatant lie by a 527 that is ran by mark Penn.

That is the Truth.

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 30th, 2008 11:33 am ET

HILLARY IS THE REAL DEAL AND OUR NEXT PRESIDENT!!!!!

YEAH HILLARY!!!!!!!

cc for obama   April 30th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Wow, campaign fraud in the Clinton Campaign??? Nothing new, just google Peter Paul, and you'll see how good the Clintons are at getting away with illegal campaign financing.

Quoted from an article on the Peter Paul website:

In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!

So, it may not matter if Hillary does get the nomination. She'll still have to testify, and that should put an end to her political future!!! BTW, Bill, Chelsea, and several of the staff members of her current campaign are also involved in this court case, and they will be required to appear as material witnesses very soon. Of course, Bill has been known to lie under oath before!!

COLD HARD FACTS   April 30th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Her desperation is starting to show thats why the Superdelegates continue a steady flow to Sen OBAMA because they can read all the writting on the wall

HRC supporters i understand that you all are very happy about HRC`s wins but the facts are as follows :

OHIO = lied about NAFTA days before the primary
TEXAS= 3AM ad preyed on people fears (lets not forget OBAMA won more delegates for TX)
PA=HRC had a 20+ point lead going in and she came out with a 9 point win even with the Rev Wright blow up

So i know its been a while for the HRC supporters to smile because Sen Obama won 11 states in a row REMEMBER (LOL) so I understand the enthusiasim, but lets just be realistic facts are facts he will have more pledged delegates, more of the popular vote, and more states won but lets not forget that HRC had a the support of 100 more SuperDELEGATES than Sen Obama but it has dwendelled to 19 it is impossible for HRC to win.

PHILLIP in Monterey, CA via MEMEPHIS, TN

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 30th, 2008 11:32 am ET

OBAMA CANNOT TAKE A DOSE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE?

WHO IS HE TRYING TO KID?

HE AND HIS CAMP HAVE DONE THIS FROM THE BEGINNING!!!!!!

IF THE STORY'S WEREN'T THERE THEN THERE WOULD BE NOTHING TO WRITE ABOUT!!!!!

THE FACT IS OBAMA IS INEXPERIENCED AND CANNOT HANDLE THE PRESSURE!

WHAT DOES HE THINK THE REPUBLICANS WOULD DO TO HIM?
HE HAS SHOWN TIME AND TIME AGAIN THAT HE DOES NOT BELONG IN POLITICS!
YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG AND ABLE TO WITHSTAND SCRUTINY!
HILLARY GETS ENOUGH OF IT!!!!!!!
DO YOU SEE HER CRYING ABOUT IT!!!!!!
WE NEED TO LOSE THIS ZERO AND ELECT A HERO!!!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!

fred   April 30th, 2008 11:32 am ET

LMAO talk about cry baby!!

Drop out now Obama!!!!

e   April 30th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Obama is well within his rights on this. No one who criticizes seems to realize that if they didn't seize on flimsy stuff like this for their general mockery, they wouldn't have anything else to talk about.

OBAMA 08

After further review,Texas   April 30th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Hillary,the vengence filled Scorpio,will stop at nothing to get elected.She will throw the bath tub now.

A CANUCK   April 30th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Yeh…why aren't we hearing about the PAUL VS CLINTON CASE in California ??

Still Shaking Head   April 30th, 2008 11:31 am ET

This is ridiculous… that group is in full compliance with the law. If you've actually seen the ad, which I'm guessing most of you who are whining about it haven't, it does NOT advocate for a candidate.

It simply criticizes Obama's approach to our economic issues.

Get over it. This is politics. You're the same people cheering "rules are rules" regarding MI and FL… well, fine. Rules are rules, and this 527 group isn't violating them.

Jesse - San Antonio TX   April 30th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Obama had 527 running ads for him in Texas.

Tim Stringer   April 30th, 2008 11:31 am ET

All but its ok move on .org can buy adds for Obama !!!Which they did in Penn and Ohio .Obama's campaign are a bunch of cry- babies .Talk about double standards .When you look up that word in the dictionary you see OBAMA !!CNN you are as low for posting such a dumn article .What is he going to do against all the GOP special interest groups .This ad is nothing like the one the GOP is running about his involvement with Mr.Wright in NC .This is a campaign I thought !!!

mama4obama   April 30th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Obama did not file a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton…he filed a lawsuit against the 527 for illegal activity. There is a big differenc here and dont think even for a second that Billary would not have done the same thing if it were not benefiting her.

Please people….be fair.

Holly, Chicago   April 30th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Sen. Obama and his campaign representatives are the biggest whiners that have ever conducted an election campaign. In addition, the Obama campaign is so hypocritical. They have have utilized the very same tactics in other states. I am so sorry, but it appears that the public has now finally seen thru his charade and can now see him for what he really is…which is not very nice, nor very presidential either.

Re: Glenn (comments) You had better take a good, hard look before you go counting to many more Super delegates because with Sen. Clinton now winning & demonstrating that she leads McCain head-to-head by nearly 10 points its just a matter of time. The Super delegates want a candidate that is viable and electable and will re-position themselves to support the candidate that is going to carry all Democrats and win. That is… Sen. Hillary Clinton!!!

David, Kentucky   April 30th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Hillary Clinton is showing us why she is one of the most hated and devisive figures in America politics. This group would not be doing this without her campaigns approval and its another attempt to get around campaign financing rules, something she is under indictment for right now in california.

Roxanne   April 30th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Is this guy for real? He has the vast organising and fundraising machinery of Move-On.org behind him and now that his apponent has a supporting group behind her, just this once, he cries and whines all the way to the FEC?

Give me a break! Again–if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen already!

Daniel, PA   April 30th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Now that the shoe's on the other foot, Obama doesn't like it. Too bad! It was fine when he allowed his campaign to saturate Pennsylvania and other states with misleading and downright lying mailers about Sen. Clinton's policies and positions. Neither Hillary nor Obama can control the 527 ads. So, quit your belly-achin, Obama. You already have a reputation as a whiner and too weak to withstand a general campaign and you just proved it again.

Kathy Corey   April 30th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Whine, whine, whine….Good luck taking on the 527's. Wait to the general election. If Obama is the nominee this will be a full time job.

Peter   April 30th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Hillary is broke so she tries to cheat. We all know from the FL and MI stories that Hillary doesn`t care about rules.

Sylvia   April 30th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Desperate times calls for desperate measures. HRC last resort is swiftboating.

OBAMA is our next President!

DAN   April 30th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Shame on you Barrack Obama, this is a scam, as if he hasn't been getting bias attention from the media and Oprah. Just yesterday with his lies about his pastor aired on cnn for hours and hours ,talk about free advertisement. booh hoo hoo. It's so over for Obama and alot of people are getting tired of all this nonsense. The cult is comming to an end.

Susan MO   April 30th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Obama's real side is coming out, and that's not good.

He keeps hurting himself.

Not good for a presidential candidate.

He's is getting 'too cocky'.

Alex H   April 30th, 2008 11:22 am ET

When Hillary is on a dollar crunch, it's important that she doesn't cheat the system. Groups like that are allowed to bash a candidate, but the commercials were promoting a candidate also, and that is a campaign ad. As a campaign ad, it needs to be counted towards campaign expenses.

Audrey in North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 11:21 am ET

This comment is directed to "Working Girl in Big D". What an ignorant thing for anyone in this day and time to say about anyone, regardless of their race or gender. Grow up ,or just dont comment at all. Obama is leading in the polls, so why should he go home and call it quits. At least he hasn't flat out lied to the American people.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 11:21 am ET

This comment is directed to "Working Girl in Big D". What an ignorant thing for anyone in this day and time to say about anyone, regardless of their race or gender. Grow up ,or just dont comment at all. Obama is leading in the polls, so why should he go home and call it quits. At least he hasn't flat out lied to the American people.

Shannon from Washington   April 30th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Are you kidding me Clinton supporters? Have you all no regard for the law? Obama can run laps around Clinton on money, this is not the issue. The issue is that she is once again engaging in dirty, unethical, and frankly illegal activity. If she has nothing to worry about than why are you all crying because he filed a lawsuit. You all need to be in jail together.

obama lover   April 30th, 2008 11:20 am ET

PA
i agree with you all the way

Pam   April 30th, 2008 11:19 am ET

To PA For Obama…the Clinton's don't sleep at night. They're vampires.

bigben   April 30th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I think Obama should start wearing a dress

therealist   April 30th, 2008 11:19 am ET

They obviously missed this morning +.06 GDP report..

What will the dems talk down now??

teri   April 30th, 2008 11:18 am ET

It is time that Hilary Clinton and her supportes get back the fact they do attire to racism in America. She would be a better candidate if she wasn't so pathetic in trying to run another democrate down, If she concentrated on the bigger issues and the needs for this country, she would do much better. How about all the negative comments and brainwashing to stop and just campaign as an intellegent FEMALE!! You don't need to down grade others to get your votes. By the way, You don't have my vote, based on the principle of treat others as you would want to be treated. I wouldn't want all your negativity of others in my lifestyle. Clean Out Your Closets, before slamming others!!!!

AMG   April 30th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Telling the truth is not negative and serves the interest of the American people. Obama supporters please understand this, to criticize is not negative on the contrary offers the opportunity to compare.
20 years to figure out Rev Wright? Incredible!!

Mike   April 30th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen!!!

Obama you used the same group and now complain that they are going to run ads for Clinton…

DoneWithDems   April 30th, 2008 11:16 am ET

To What a Joke…….it's all but done. Yall keep on a fightin now.

Alonzo Demetrius   April 30th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I don't think Obama will be able to get the 297 delegates needed for the majority during primaries. This fight will end at the dem convention in Sep. One-half of dems are going to be angry then.

john williams san diego, ca.   April 30th, 2008 11:14 am ET

you people must respect the Clinton war/slime machine or your ears will hear the "CACKLE' again..

Sylvia   April 30th, 2008 11:13 am ET

cry baby…CANNOT STAND THE HEAT!!!!!

Kay   April 30th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I am so ashamed that of Hill and all of her supporters. Why can't she just run a respectful campaign? I am so tired of all the negativity.

OBAMA 2008

Tom   April 30th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hillary is destroying the demoncrate party, Obama is trying to reunite the party how can he do that without Hillary attacking him when this mess going to stop. Hillary is acting like she a republican she need to focus on McCain.

rusty   April 30th, 2008 11:12 am ET

whah-whah-whah (crying baby). This is just a campaign period (against Hillary). How is he going to act when he gets to fight against McCain???

Hillary2008

Adam - TX   April 30th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Duh, Barack, we can't let you sink the Democratic party in November? You're toast against John McCain. Thanks for the change we can count on…another 4 years of Republican rule…

is he going to sue everyone   April 30th, 2008 11:10 am ET

what a joke

maya   April 30th, 2008 11:09 am ET

waa waa waa

Obama Obama- Nothing Wright said was new to spark your so called outrage- your staged performance.

Whining is not presidential.

A Proud Typical Ordinary American   April 30th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Barry – not too worry! Your left winged (almost falling off the edge) Move-on organization will win the day for you if you are still around in November. In the meantime – be sure and get long nails and completely shut all your closets before those 527's get in their to see your and Michelle's baggage.

Blaising   April 30th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Hillary voted FOR THE WAR in Iraq.

Rodham rhymes with SADDAM.

what a joke   April 30th, 2008 11:08 am ET

McCain is going to win if the DEMS don't wake up.

Jenny, TX   April 30th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Obama will not get elected anyway.

Hillary '08

Young African American Male for Hillary   April 30th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Obama is a wolf in sheep clothing. What's good for the goose is just as good for the gander. Obama uses Moveon.org and blogs like daily Kos to his advantage and when Clinton does the same Obama screams foul. WOW. He is such a cry baby.

Nick from Houston   April 30th, 2008 11:07 am ET

I read these comments and think to myself…are these people really Democrats? If so, you people are in for a rude awakening come November.

Broken Democrat party leads to McCain as president and 4 more years of Republican rule.

You ALL, ALL OF YOU, make me sick.

Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:06 am ET

A government watchdog group that focuses on alleged Republican shenanigans is going after a 527 group for targeting Sen. John Edwards, the Democratic vice presidential candidate.

This happened in 2004.

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA   April 30th, 2008 11:06 am ET

all i have to say is PETER paul vs. CLINOTN

and HER pastor being convicted of child molestation

Glenn   April 30th, 2008 11:06 am ET

"The party's over….Good night lady!" Obama is only 297 deleagates away from nomination!

Blue   April 30th, 2008 11:05 am ET

YEH! NOT THE SAME OLD POLITICS! CHANGE!

Obama uses the the same campaign group previously and sees nothing wrong with his NEGATIVE ad, but now wants to file a complaint against the Clinton supporters for using the same campaign group for their upcoming ad.

Cry me a river!

ju IN   April 30th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Way to go Obama. Hillary is very negative. she will do anything to steal this normation. I will never vote for Hillary. Is time the party to tell Hillary she needs to stop this attack.

Rob   April 30th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Obambi, you're such a poor little boy. lets find someone to help get you back your candy… please stop crying…

Unshrub   April 30th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Why are we promoting those who make bad decisions? Almost everyone agrees the Iraqi war was a bad decision; so now people want to promote McCain or Hillary so they can fix the problem. Remember, they are the reason we are in this war, they are part of the problem. I say kick them out and vote for the only person whom had the foresight not to go into Iraq in the first place. WAKE UP PEOPLE, BEFORE IT”S TOO LATE!

Yes for Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Why allow someone to go against the rules and lie and deceive? I think Obama has a right to file this complaint. Its like Nellie Olson all the time with Hillary. The rich brat who gets her way and fools everyone into doing terrible things. YOu do what is right Obama!!

PA for Obama   April 30th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Clinton, her family, her supporters and her campaign make me sick and ashamed to call myself an American. So nice to know that we may have a Democrat for president who will carry out a Bush 3rd term in office.

How do these people sleep at night?

Glenn   April 30th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Obama only needs 297 delegates! Tick Tock Tick Tock! Hillary is running out of time, money and delegates. So sad!

Sam   April 30th, 2008 11:04 am ET

And the Paul vs. Clinton case violates campaign laws. Another case of the Clinton controversy and lies.

mahya   April 30th, 2008 11:04 am ET

open your eyes OBAMA, hillary will not stop until she steals the nomination from you.

Indepenent Voter   April 30th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Clinton is out of ideas. She has reinvented herself, her message..
solutions…etc. If you don't have anything positive to give then do the next thing. Attack with negative ads. Too bad she a has srewed up
what was supposed to be a given. Starting out as the clear front-runner and this was supposed to be a walk in the park. I guess they
forgot to tell Obama about the plan. Didn't he know it was her turn?
Mismanaged campaign, lies and deceit. Bye-bye losers…..Obama
will win the nomination and Clinton can pack her baggage laiden
circus and go back to New York,,or PA..or AR..or wherever she claims
to be from this week!

ike   April 30th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Sissy if you can not take the heat now what are you gonna do durring the general election. Stop being a little girl, man up and debate.

jo   April 30th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Oh quite whining. The DNC is running horrible adds against McCain and I dont see you having much to say about those type of neg adds. Furthermore you are complaining about an organization that has nothing to do with clinton. they just dont like you! She has no control over a 527 so I hope people dont expect her to denounce it. Also I think it may be that the adds paint the facts in poor light but they are still facts. Obama face it you have more baggage then Clinton that matters this election cycle and that is hard to accomplish!

Jay   April 30th, 2008 11:03 am ET

awww. poor Obama. What about the Group in Nevada that ran ads in Spanish lying about Hillary? Remember that?? Maybe not, you did not hear or remember the Hate that Wright was preaching over 20 years so why would you remember this. .

Working Gal in Big D   April 30th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Oh wah NOBAMA! Shut up and go home with your tail tucked between your legs. Maybe your reverand with offer solitude!

Oh! The Irony   April 30th, 2008 11:01 am ET

All candidates at times have attacked. I'm just glad that Obama has kept it at a minimum and is conducting himself as a gentleman. I can say this much…if I had to deal with what he's dealing with I would have lashed out. I resepct his strength and desire to stay on the issues that matter to the American people.

karen   April 30th, 2008 11:01 am ET

She will stoop to anything, even border line illegal activities JUST to be president. I have never seen a women sooooo consumed with power!!

Bill   April 30th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Obama what a cry baby. It is okay for Obama to use Moveon.org as Moveon is nothing but a radical left movement but Obama sure knowns how to cry if the table is turned.

Obama the fraud.

Jenna, NY   April 30th, 2008 11:00 am ET

I say ban all the 527's.

This is loop hole on the FEC that allows 3rd party to put false ads.

Brian Ross, RI   April 30th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Why do we have to keep scrolling down past older news to get to newer news?

Obatala for obama   April 30th, 2008 10:58 am ET

we know the billary's will do anythijng to steal money and the nomination,
cnn please report on the civil suit going on in CA agains the billarys both of them

paul v clinton

anyone care to report?

jj   April 30th, 2008 10:57 am ET

he can do it but she can't??? If it the truth, what's his problem.

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