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


jj   April 30th, 2008 10:57 am ET

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

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?

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?

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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!

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. .

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!

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.

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!

mahya   April 30th, 2008 11:04 am ET

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

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.

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!

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?

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!!

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!

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…

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.

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!

Glenn   April 30th, 2008 11:06 am ET

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Obama will not get elected anyway.

Hillary '08

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

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

Blaising   April 30th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Hillary voted FOR THE WAR in Iraq.

Rodham rhymes with SADDAM.

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.

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.

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

what a joke

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…

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

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.

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

Sylvia   April 30th, 2008 11:13 am ET

cry baby…CANNOT STAND THE HEAT!!!!!

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..

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.

DoneWithDems   April 30th, 2008 11:16 am ET

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

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…

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!!

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!!!!

therealist   April 30th, 2008 11:19 am ET

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

What will the dems talk down now??

bigben   April 30th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I think Obama should start wearing a dress

Pam   April 30th, 2008 11:19 am ET

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

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

PA
i agree with you all the way

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Sylvia   April 30th, 2008 11:26 am ET

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

OBAMA is our next President!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!!!

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.

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 !!!

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

Obama had 527 running ads for him in Texas.

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.

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

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

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.

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

fred   April 30th, 2008 11:32 am ET

LMAO talk about cry baby!!

Drop out now Obama!!!!

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!!!!!!!!!!

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

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!!

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

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

YEAH HILLARY!!!!!!!

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.

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!

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.

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"

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?

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

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

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

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.

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!!!!

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.

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

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..

Mike   April 30th, 2008 11:36 am ET

NObama is a cry baby!

What a Wimp!

Go Hillary!!!!

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!!

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.

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.

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!!!!!!!!!

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?

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.

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"

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

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?

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.

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???

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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"

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.

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………..

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!!!!

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!

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.

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"

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"

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!

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…

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.

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

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

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.

Jay   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

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

STORY   April 30th, 2008 11:48 am ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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

john   April 30th, 2008 11:49 am ET

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

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)

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.

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?

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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

Dal   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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…..

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.

Marty   April 30th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Obama is so whinny. ICK

Lily   April 30th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary makes me sick!

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!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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…

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?????????????

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!

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!!!!!!!

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

Oh goodness!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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

Margaret   April 30th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

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

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?

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!!!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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.

Joanne