May 2, 2008
Posted: 10:29 PM ET
The actress and activist officially endorsed Clinton Friday.
The actress and activist officially endorsed Clinton Friday.

(CNN) — Actress Elizabeth Taylor urged voters in next week’s Democratic primaries to back Hillary Clinton's White House run, saying in a statement released Friday that the New York senator was “not a flibbertijibbet.”

“It would be magnificent for our country if Senator Clinton won the votes, hearts and minds of the people in Indiana and North Carolina on Tuesday. She’s a brilliant teacher and powerful leader. We all know what she’s about. We know what she isn’t. Senator Clinton is not a flibbertijibbet [sic]. She’s strong,” said Taylor.

“It’s also important for great leaders to have a sense of humor about themselves. The future of our great country rests in the hands of the next president. Who sits in the Oval Office will be determined greatly by the citizens of Indiana and North Carolina. In my heart, I know they will choose wisely and they will choose well.”

The actress and activist is a longtime Clinton supporter who has donated the legal maximum of $4,600 to the senator’s campaign.

In January 2007, Taylor also pointed to Clinton’s toughness as the reason she was contributing to her presidential bid. "I have contributed to Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign because she has a mind of her own and a very strong one at that," Taylor she said in a statement then. "I like the way she thinks. She is very savvy and a smart leader with years of experience in government, diplomacy and politics."

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


ariel   May 2nd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

For God's sake, who cares?
Obama/Rendell 08

DAN   May 2nd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Make your life more positive and vote for prosperity and universal health care so no one suffers needlessly vote positive and for substance,real men can vote for a women. madam president we got you covered. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim Pare   May 2nd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Spaeaking from a more removed perspective from up here in Vancouver, Canada, I am stunned that voters aren't fully backing Barrack Obama….One has rarely seen a politician with more integrity, honesty and genune concern for the average person….I can't believe that he may not make it to the White House….WAKE UP AMERICA and don't let this opportunity slip through your hands!

Phil-Little Rock   May 2nd, 2008 8:27 pm ET

This coming from a woman who's seen more pricks than a second-hand dart board. Flibberjibbet? Is that a word she learned from her best friend Michael Jackson? Was that the Sesame Street word of the day?

Go away Liz. And take that musty perfume of yours with you.

Terri in ARKANSAS   May 2nd, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I will vote for HILLARY if HILLARY is not on the ticket I will vote against OBAMA and go with MCCAIN.

OBAMA is not even on the list

Patrick U   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

SHE CARRIES NO VOICE. SHE IS NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICS. END OF STORY.

josie   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

elizabeth was very right.

Brian   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Thanks for helping to prolong the inevitable. Math must not be her strong point.

lookyhere   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Wow, this is a real winner for Hillary. She should really feel good about her chances now. Flibberjibbett??? Uh…yeah….

NC Dem   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Liz is confused just like the candidate she's backing!!!

Obama 08

toki   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

who cares?

Dave   May 2nd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor's political pick? You're kidding, right?

close hi lies piehole   May 2nd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

She is off lists of respect from this day forward……..what a looser .

edmond   May 2nd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

oh,please another senior citizen for hillary

sing a song   May 2nd, 2008 8:23 pm ET

celeb endorsements mean nothing, but I respect Ms Taylors long standing of supporting Aids research and victims.

Still I love hillary and anyone who supports her…

Jessica, GA   May 2nd, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Ok

Clinton/McCain 08….The real dream team! :(

Bobby tray   May 2nd, 2008 8:22 pm ET

and we should care about her comments why?

Rick   May 2nd, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Who cares what Liz Taylor, or any of the out of touch hollywood socialites thinks? Liz should go back to helping Michael Jackson. That is more up her alley, as they are both in show business…

WhatHasCNNBecome?   May 2nd, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor, really? If I want the news I'll turn to the daily show, at least they admit how ridiculous the news is. CNN you have seriously disappointed me in the past few weeks, your reporting is manipulative and self-serving. Please reaffirm your values and report the news not flibbertyjibbet!

Mike in Houston   May 2nd, 2008 8:21 pm ET

An endorsement from nobody.

RufusVonDufus   May 2nd, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Who seriously cares what an old shriveled up former actress who got ahead by doing who knows what for producers and directors thinks. An old has been, just like Hillary. Too funny!

Del   May 2nd, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Hmmm…and WHY is her opinion on the candidates news worthy? OH I get it, she appeals to a certain segment of the population who need to be told who to vote for.

joaquin   May 2nd, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Oh come on CNN. Is this a newsworthy endorsement? The woman is just a campaign contributor. So what. Is she a super delegate?
This is the same Elizabeth Taylor that was married to Republican Senator John Warner. I have thought for awhile now that Hillary is acting more and more like a Republican in her campaign tactics. I forget she was ever a Democrat. This reinforces my sense of Clinton as Republican. Why doesn't she just change parties. Then her continuous Obama bashing would make sense.

Del   May 2nd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor! If you like the way Clinton thinks, then you probably are the only one left in the U.S who does not see Clinton's poor judgments from when she voted for the Iraq war.

hsl   May 2nd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

I like Elizabeth Taylor's insight!

Go Senator Clinton!

Tammy   May 2nd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

And we would take her advice why? How many times has she been married? Yep, that's someone I'd listen to.. NOT!!!

Esoxslayer   May 2nd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

She is also Michael Jackson's closest friend. Go figure.

Jenny   May 2nd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Sorry Liz, you may know perfume, acting and diamonds, but you never picked the correct husband, who thinks she can pick the correct candidate????

Anonymous   May 2nd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I live in North Carolina and have received 2 phone calls urging me to vote for Hillary Clinton. Is this legal?

Paul   May 2nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Who cares what Liz says anyway. Holleywood is dead and it should be with the literal crap they put out nowadays.

lol   May 2nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

thank you elizabeth, you are so right about hillary!

sand   May 2nd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

That wonderful…Thank you !! Elizabeth Taylor is loved and respected..thank you for your support. GO HILLARY

Robert Corya   May 2nd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Ms. Taylor and I are almost the same age, and I've loved her for decades, even carrying a Life Magazine cover pix of her during my active duty Navy days. in the early '50s. But she knows all this.–RC

Jackson   May 2nd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I love Elizabeth Taylor … and I agree with her 100%.

MCD   May 2nd, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Yeah, because ol Liz is really in touch with what this country needs.

Great article over at the Huggington post about the media hit that has been pulled out of the GOP playbook and slapped on Obama.

Joseph Adewole   May 2nd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Birds of the same feather!!!!

Mike From Texas   May 2nd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

When do we stop worrying about the thoughts of celebs? She lost her relevance years ago. Kind of funny how y'all slipped in that she "weighs in". Freudian slip?

Herman in LA   May 2nd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

She need to go and find all of the men that has left out of her life.

Red   May 2nd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Okay, if Liz told me to give money to AMFAR, or to take an HIV test, I'm all for it. That's her area of expertise.

Adrian   May 2nd, 2008 8:07 pm ET

One strong woman knows another when she sees her.

Hillary 08

SPOT   May 2nd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

AND WE ALL KNOW THAT ELIZABETH TAYLOR KNOWS A LOT ABOUT GOOD JUDGMENT ! HOW MANY MARRIAGES????

Joy   May 2nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Not much of an endorsement coming from Liz. In her younger days she had the morals of a cat.

some guy   May 2nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

instead of "winning the votes" how about earning the votes.

Obama earned mine.

Yes We Can!

Anonymous   May 2nd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

and how many times did LT pick the wrong husband?

buster bobo   May 2nd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

who cares?

Christine D   May 2nd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Thank you Ms. Taylor for supporting Hillary Clinton.

Ronald Schwartz   May 2nd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

She needs to Back McCain,The democrats only offer controlled socialisium. i won't vote for any one who doesn't believe in the second Amend.

Cody S. - Montgomery, AL   May 2nd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Well add one more superdelegate vote for Clin… wait.

What?

Elizabeth Taylor isn't a superdelegate?

Ron   May 2nd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I love Elizabeth But unfortunatly alot of young people are probably saying who the hell is she so I doubt she will make much difference.But I am encouraged by the endorsement Way to go cleopatra

Sly in Seattle   May 2nd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Clearly Elizabeth Taylor is a dummy too… that's why she is an actress, not a politician.

No Hillary   May 2nd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Sorry Oldtimer…. can't endorse your favoritte person… it is time for a new era in the US politic, it is time for CHANGE…. No to old style politic…

Mary   May 2nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

If they choose wisely and well they will not choose Hillary.

Wang LI   May 2nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor backing HRC…
I enjoy this news..

Obama 08 !

BH   May 2nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

God bless you mam. Wise choice.

Tanis   May 2nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

CLINTON–YOU GO GIRL!!!!! I really can't see in my most wild political dreams, Obama getting this entire nation out of the mess it is in, BUT, with a wildcat like Clinton, &*it will definitely get accomplished,
and fast!!!!!
VOTE CLINTON OR GET STUCK WITH A DEADBEAT OR A WAR MUNGER.

5Jayne   May 2nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

You're kidding me, right? Since when did anybody listen to anything ole Liz says? Yikes!

Lisa in Cincy   May 2nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

She's heavily medicated. Remember the howling????

Hillary 2 Victory   May 2nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

One great woman endorses another !!!

AND they are BOTH survivors :)

INDIANA
4
HILLARY

Regular Voter   May 2nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Why do famous people think that they should have more say who is nominated than regular Joes? Aren't our votes worth just as much as theirs? Why doesn't CNN do a special about who I am supporting and encourage people to follow my example?

billylee8   May 2nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Do you really want to listen to people who use words like "flibbertijibbet?"

Obama '08.

IHH   May 2nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Was she hooped up on pills and booze when she said this? I thought she was already dead.

D   May 2nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Big surprise - one old hag endorses another old hag.

Y   May 2nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I wouldn't look to Elizabeth for advise. She does not have the best judgment. She can't choose a husband much less for a President.

Obama 4 Our Future!   May 2nd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

If Liz is supporting Hillary she either has her skin pulled too tight around her brain or she has to be senile!

Billary will be the final blow to destroy this country if she gets elected!

meadowlands   May 2nd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Who cares what Liz Taylor has to say. She is in Never Never Land with Michael Jackson half the time.

Dan (Kirkland, WA)   May 2nd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Wow, what an impressive endorsement! "Flibbertijibbet"???

I would like to officially change my support from Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton due to this endorsement… NOT

What a joke.

Veteran   May 2nd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Boy there's a heavy weight endorsement ! Jes ,this democrat thing has gotten LOONEY !

Julio   May 2nd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Great. Hillary's got one more in the bag.

Diamond   May 2nd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

TOO LATE, MRS. MICHAEL JACKSON.

Andrew   May 2nd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Well, Liz is flibberzsszZs?

kia   May 2nd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

SHE IS STILL ALIVE!!!!!!!

Pamela in Maryland   May 2nd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

The best CNN can do is to post an endorsement from a woman who has been married more times than she's probably ever voted? At least have an article dedicated to the weirdo has beensnthat are endorsing Obama.

Thomas in Florida   May 2nd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Thank GOD!!! I was worried we would never find out who this old, alcoholic, violent, crazy, actress would vote for.

Now I'm sold. I'm switching my vote to HRC. Thanks for showing me the light Liz.

Good grief.

Do people even pay attention to Liz anymore? Shouldn't she be busy marrying another creepy guy?

GoHillary   May 2nd, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Obama is just a puppet for the bitter ex Clinton campaign managers. How is he going to deliver CHANGE with that lot pulling his strings?

The only one who is fresh and offers real change is Hillary Clinton.

alu   May 2nd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

you think white house is retirement viilage?

DT   May 2nd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Why should I listen to an actress on who to vote for, let alone one who doesn't even understand the concept that marriage is a lifelong commitment?

She sounds like a good Clinton supporter –she understands the value of honest, committed relationships about as well as Clinton does; which is to say, not at all.

ShirleyY - Seattle   May 2nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

TELL ELIZABETH TAYLOR TO GO GET ANOTHER FACE LIFT AND FIND HER 20TH HUSBAND AND SHUT UP. ELIZABETH IS OLD AND ALL HER FACIAL SURGERIES GOT HER DEAF AND DUMB.

CLEOPATRA   May 2nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

HER PICK OF A PRESIDENT IS ABOUT AS STRONG AS HER PIOCK OF HUSBAND

tim martin   May 2nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

thank you elizabeth taylor…

muah,
timmy

cj-delhi ny   May 2nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

who cares what she wants anyway…. i thought she was dead!!
This is just a desperate attempt by Hillary to get more people in her camp. Taylor's statement "she has a mind of her own and a very strong one at that" is nonsense, Hillary is a manipulative phoney!!

Deann   May 2nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Smart people will endorse the smart leader to be the USA presidnent.

Go Hillary!

Andre   May 2nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

It's over.

DeJuan   May 2nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I am not trying to joke or make some thin-veiled attack, but I honestly thought that this woman was dead. I am glad that she is not, but her endorsement probably won't be enough to keep Clinton's candidacy alive.

OBAMA 08

TF   May 2nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

This lady is crazy. You should see the clip that "Talk Soup" run every now and again. I crack up everytime. This lady also thinks Michael Jackson is a good person.

bernice   May 2nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Has been , just like Clinton. Who cares?

lou   May 2nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

one liar for another. how many times did this woman say "i do" Put the meds down Liz . Aren't you also the person who stuck up for Michael Jackson…What an endorsement. Who cares what this woman says?

KE   May 2nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

"I have contributed to Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign because she has a mind of her own and a very strong one at that,"

And Hillary's supporter has a mind of their own as well.

I read somewhere some people complaining that Hillary never would be here today if she wasn't married to the president. That is so very wrong people. People are in their place not because of one single decision they've made but the series of decisions they've made throughout their entire life.

Hillary is here becasue of her own decison.

Go, Hillary!

Jones   May 2nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Shut your mouth and go get add another divorce to your collection.

Dan M   May 2nd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Liz did always love a diamond over an ordinary lump of coal.

Hillary '08

Joseph, Los Angeles California   May 2nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

I take it that Miss Liz never heard about Hillary's Clinton's rage about the white southern voters who became Reagan Democrats. When the Clintons were upset about the their congressional lost when Bill was president, the then first lady took a less than inclusive approach about the southern voters. She said; "Screw 'em," Bill, you don't owe them a thing. "They're doing nothing for you and you don't have to do anything for them!" See a book by Benjamin Barber called "Truth of Power:" Intelligence Affairs in The Clinton White House.

obomom   May 2nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Please…………..is this the only superdelegate you can talk about for Clinton! The Clinton News Network does it again.

A.M.   May 2nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Oh! My. 'ElizabethTaylor' endorsed Hillary Clinton..WOW…how lucky 'Hillary Clinton' is…wow…wow…wow.

Hillary enjoy her endorsement which is probabaly worth no more than a 'DIME'.

A.M.
Houston, Texas

Kayln   May 2nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Is she a superdelegate , by any chance?

ShannonL   May 2nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

As someone that thinks Hillary is the better Democrat…let me say this….

Liz you are friends with Michael Jackson…you are no judge of character.

Janice   May 2nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Please post my comments. You never do. What are you afraid of?

Sharon   May 2nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I'm not so sure this is such a good thing to have in the Clinton camp. How many husbands did she have? Like 8?

Chut Pata   May 2nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

An old white lady supported another one. Race, Gender, and Age cards in play.

jo   May 2nd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

She's making a great judgement..a woman that married about 10 times….yeah lets listen to her…give me a break.

Obama 08

brina   May 2nd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

sorry elizabeth we will not support a woman whovoted on a war for oil……who lost many lives on a wrong vote……can we get te liv back NO…she sent the jobs away and lied about it…..Hillary will do anything for votes and money….she cares nothing for the people ,only for what she needs and wants..wether she kiss you or lie……s have them fooled……

Dal   May 2nd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Is ET a super delegate?
May be Liz wants something in return for this endorsement. What is it Liz?

Alfredo   May 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Who can beat that?

Wake up superdelegates!

Danny,IA   May 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Who cares… She should get married again…

Lawrence for barack   May 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

shup up ladie

Chris in Va.   May 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Wasn't Liz married to Reverend Wright once?

Dee   May 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

If Taylor thinks I shud vote for Hillary- here my vote for Hillary..:-))

Rick   May 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I'm sorry but who cares who Liz Taylor supports? She is not a Super Delegate, nor a former public servant. This is a much news as Bruce Springsteen supporting Obama. It must be a slow news day on the campaign front.

Former Clinton Supporter   May 2nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Well, they certainly have one thing in common - Failed Marriages!

Linda   May 2nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

OMG - I just read up about Larry Sinclair and Obama - O_O

Chris in Va.   May 2nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Flibbertijibbet? I guess in the land of booze and prescription drugs this means something?

Also to CNN, This is newsworthy? And Paul vs. Clinton or Hillary's "screw 'em" comments are not? SAD.

Laura   May 2nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

In 2001 President Clinton awarded Elizabeth Taylor with the Presidential Citizen's medal, but I'm sure that had nothing to do with Liz's support of Hillary. Nah…

Yeah, right.

Jonathan Grieder   May 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Well if Liz Taylor says so I'm changing my vote from Senator Obama to Senator Clinton. Why does CNN think anyone cares about what Ms. Taylor has to say about this election. Great she has an opinion, but since she's not a super and her state has already gone too bad so sad she doens't matter.

dgTN   May 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Eliz, you are right. She is smart but crooked

Sick and Tired   May 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Sorry Lizzie, I adore you but like so many of our octogenarians, your totally wrong on this one. Time to listen to our young better educated voters. Sense of humor is nice but the WH needs integrity, character, honor and we can't get any of these with your candidate. This is a fact, don't make me list all of her lies here and now theres the Peter Paul scandal being placed on hold until AFTER the nomination? I don't know…she can't be trusted. Think again Lizzie and join the majority who want real change in Washington. We want and support Barack Obama for 8/12 and we've got room for ya!

TC   May 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

So basically she is saying Clinton is not an over talkative Dissociative Identity Disordered demon.

Yeah..ok…whatever you say Liz. I beg to differ.

If Senator Obama does not get the nomination … we will all be in deep cow patties.

Ron L   May 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

TWO COMMENTS…

SO WHAT!!!

WHO CARES???

Derek in Seattle   May 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

She looks like she died and no one told her.

Thanks for your two cents, Liz! Time to lie down now.

Vanessa   May 2nd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Either she's misusing the word flibbertigibbet or she's endorsing the wrong candidate. For all the seniors out there that find Elizabeth Taylor still relevant, a flibbertigibbet is basically a chatty gossip. The only candidate spreading gossip in this election is Hillary Clinton (a.k.a Tracy Flick).

bessie   May 2nd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I totally agree with Taylor. We've known Hillary since she's in the public eye for many years and there will be no surprised. Hillary is intelligent, strong and she is a fighter and will fight for us. Hillary is the one with solutions and can help fix our economy, our country. Even Elizabeth Edwards has recently endorsed Hillary's Universal Healthcare Plan. Voters in Indiana and North Carolina, vote for Hillary!

NLS   May 2nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Wow! Super! You go girl! I'm going to vote for HRC!

(Not.)

Theresa   May 2nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I agree with Ms Taylor…if Mrs. Clinton doesn't get the Nomination….she should run as an independent

TheBenEstes5000   May 2nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

And there you have it…

Crazy People support Hillary Clinton.

"And the winner of the '08 Presidential Election…..GLADIATOR!"

missy m   May 2nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I'm so glad she's supporting Hillary, but I had to look up the word "flibbertijibbet.”

Mary Can.   May 2nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

I like you Elizabeth, but I think you missed something. Do you ever watch Obama… Because if you had that chance you will vote for him.. No offense I still like you

Tony   May 2nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Are we now seeing who the real elitist is?

Liz SC   May 2nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Liz with all due respect I hope you don't think we will buy what you are selling. Hillary is a fake and so are you. Poor excuse for a women that is no better than Bill Clinton with all you husbands.

Bri   May 2nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Who cares???

Helene   May 2nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Frankly who cares ? Who asks you ? Being an actress qualifies you to talk politics ? Clooney support Obama but has the intelligence of keeping it to himself. You should do likewise.

Its True   May 2nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

What about Michael Jackson and Bubbles? Do they agree with you Liz?

DB   May 2nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Post-menopausal has been supporting Clinton. Go figure.

Deborah   May 2nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Calling all dumb old and confused people to vote for

Hillary Rotten Clinton

Ifeanyi Azubike Houston Texas   May 2nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Did you say Elizabeth Flibbertijibbet? I cannot make up my mind on the advise of any person who never got to making up their own minds.

Precious   May 2nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I agree wholeheartedly. It is Senator Clinton's strength and determination that allows Americans to get to know Barack Obama,a little more. Time is everything and the most valuable!

Give Hillary a chance, she deserves it just as much as Obama. They both deserve the next 8-16 years. (Historically)!

Janice   May 2nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Wake up people. Visit paul vs. clinton - amazing reading.

Change Now!   May 2nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

"She is very savvy and a smart leader with years of experience in government, diplomacy and politics." — Liz Taylor

You're right, Liz - Clinton is savvy, smart, blah blah blah - when you compare her against YOURSELF. However, your baseline is wrong my dear.

Try comparing her against Obama - you will realize he far outweighs her in savviness and smartness.

As for her experience? That didn't help us whole lot when the vote for Iraq war came up, did it?

Experience that doesn't translate to good decisions is no good. Sorry, but I will take Obama's "inexperience" anyday over Hillary's experience.

THE KID   May 2nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

well thank you Liz, by the way when is the last time you bumped your gas. Also the saving $35 for a short term gain is not that smart of a plan especially ,if the replublicans have to go along with a windfall profit tax on oil companies, get real people. Most people called that
pandering, but she is not elite, yeah right .Also why doesn't she fire
Mark Penn a notorius uniom buster, paying him about $10 million, but can't find the money to pay her workers benefits, or for that matter
her old high school for rent she owe. Hmmm. And when will the
media report on Peter Paul. Did you attend Liz, inquiring minds want to know. Have you got your subpoena yet?

Rachel   May 2nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

AAAH! Get out o' TOWN!!

Just another reason why I love the one and only:

Elizabeth Taylor Hilton Wilding Fisher Todd Burton Burton Warner Plotensky. (yep, count them.. there's 8.)

Airborne   May 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

No I won't

OBAMA 08

Andrea   May 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

You have made another bad choice, Elizabeth.

linbit   May 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Nobody ever accused Elizabeth Taylor of being the brightest bulb on the tree.

Janice   May 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

US Magazine August 28, 2000 shows Peter Paul's Japanese partner Tendo Oto, with his interpreter VP Johnathan Rodgers, sitting behind the Clintons at the Gala Concert Fundraiser for Hillary Clinton (Event 39) paid for and produced by Paul. Oto was prohibited from attending and/or contributing to a federal fundraising event and he was unable to be vetted by the Secret Service because he had no Social Security number. He was "smuggled" in by Clinton agents Rosen, Levin with the approval of the Clintons because of his business relationship with Paul and through him the Clintons.

VA republican   May 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

this person should be admitted. there is nothing more I can say.

Mr.Pi!-PDX   May 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor's opinion matters how? Oh that's right she used to be famous.
Not going to sway many opinions here.

law   May 2nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Hillary is a politician.
Hillary is a senior in the white house.
Hillary has the heart and mind to work for public service.
But,
She can not be our president.
She can not unite people in this country. She does not truly understand how other governments works in their system, especially middle east and Asian countries. She has no clue about how they think. Therefore, she can not promote peace.
She has no integrity. She mends problems. She goes what is popular. She has no ability to think through a challenging problem so that to make a crucial judgment to solve a problem from its roots.
I warn you, vote for her is a vote for doom!!!

BJ   May 2nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Thank you Elizabeth!

YES! HILLARY '08

jason   May 2nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Why is this news? Neither Barack OR hillary are flibbertigibbets..

flibbertigibbet \FLIB-ur-tee-jib-it\, noun:
A silly, flighty, or scatterbrained person, especially a pert young woman with such qualities.

Sistah   May 2nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Coming from another woman, that can't keep a man.

Go Obama!

James   May 2nd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Since when does Elizbeth Taylors opinion matter! I find it amazing that we act as if Celebrities that know how to act, have a more intelligent knowledge when it comes to Politics. Hillary is an actor want to be, and shows it each time she acts with her ever changing stories. If the Democrats cannot come up with anything better than Hillary, or Obama, then the Democratic party is in major trouble. Neither one will do anything to improve the economy, or the price of gas.

norvef   May 2nd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

And i should listen to Elizabeth WHY???

Peachy Keen   May 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Oh no, poor Liz is getting senile.

Jim   May 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

She didnt have much luck picking husband so I suppose it figures she would pick Hillary!

Janet   May 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Ms. Taylor:
You are a person from the past; you are older than I, and I am older than dirt. What exactly are your qualifications for analyzing the Democratic race other than your sex?

Oh! Great!   May 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I will go right out and vote for HRC because this lady said too…get real! Elizabeth can't pick a husband but can pick the President…give me a break! How old is she? I am surprised she even knows what is going on, but then she has alot of money in the bank too, isn't in touch with America!

Barbara Roberts   May 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Glad to hear one more for Clinton, I state again if Obama gets it I will vote for McClain. So if McClain gets it it will be the fault of the big wigs in the party who are to bull headed to listen to what Obama is and want their own way. Such as not counting the FL and MI votes. Get rid of those and get someone with common sence in.

Skippy   May 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Taylor needs to stick to what she does best: Husbands, perfume and movies.
Movie stars, unless they are running for office, should stick to what they do best.
I take offense at her comments about Clinton being a good teacher.
The woman who acted like the intern her husband had sex with while at work was a major inconvience didn't teach us anything but deny, deny, deny.
She didn't have the grace or leadership to get him to admit the truth and move on.
NO MORE CLINTONS IN THE OVAL OFFICE.

The Corp   May 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Is this request for comment for real? Such relevance!!!

Bayou Joe   May 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Thank you Elizabeth. I have always liked you. It shows that you still have it girl. You know how to pick winners. At least in the Democratic race. If she loses you will vote for McCain. right.

Skippy   May 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Taylor needs to stick to what she does best: Husbands, perfume and movies.
Movie stars, unless they are running for office, should stick to what they do best.
I take offense at her comments about Clinton being a good teacher.
The woman who acted like the intern her husband had sex with while at work was a major inconvience didn't teach us anything but deny, deny, deny.
She didn't have the grace or leadership to get him to admit the truth and move on.
NO MORE CLINTONS IN T

Joe, Northern Virginia   May 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Who cares are what Miss Taylor says… she has never taken her own life seriously? How does she expect anyone in his or her right mind to treat what she says with any relevance? She is stuck in the past just like the person she is endorsing. Miss Taylor this about the FUTUER not the past. That same business as usual attitude in Washington that has turned things soar in our country isn't going to cut it this time around. We need fresh minds…

VIVA OBAMA!!

April in Texas   May 2nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Sorry Liz.. That isnt happening. Her husband sent my family in a tailspin and that I can not forget nor forgive. I don't think Hillary will be any better from her own lies / confusion, flip flopping on NAFTA and the list could go on.. Again its Obama or I stay home plain and simple..

Obama 08

Merv   May 2nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Not surprising. She is certainly emblematic of Clinton's key demographic: fat, elderly, white, & delusional

MW - Cali   May 2nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Paleeze! Go back to sleep. Now why would I take her word for it…how many times has she been married? Didn't she believe in Michael and later was not seen with him in public anymore? Liz, select your candidate but don't tell others who they should choose. Clinton has earned her own suspicions as a flibbertijibbet as have you!!!

Obama 08-12 - All the way - Yes we can change!!!

LA Ben   May 2nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Who the hell cares? Sound the alarm - yet another old white lady voting for Clinton.

Josef   May 2nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

SHUT UP! Liz Taylor you wretched old wacko. You HAD your 15 minutes already. Why should ANYONE care what YOU think about WHO should be President. Who do you think you are? Sean Penn?

Carl Granieri   May 2nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Only ET could find a way to pry 'flibbertijibbet' into a presidential endorsement. The hollywood elite has stayed pretty quite on this race, I've noticed. There hasn't been lot of hooting and hollering coming from the West Coast during this contest. I wonder if they've gotten the hint that it doesn't help with the folks in fly-over America, and the silence is by design.

OC - CA - cubanamericanwoman   May 2nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Does that mean that JACKOWACKO also supports the Clintons?

LOL………

Cowboy Jack   May 2nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Wait, she's not endorsing Obama? She must be pro-American

Evelyn   May 2nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I agree with Liz Taylor and Maya Angelou!

It's time for real change. After years and years of men at the helm–it's about time we have a strong woman steer the country back in the right direction! Historical? "Madame President!"…How that for Historical and Groundbreaking!
I hope the voters of Indiana and North Carolina steer this primary season back in the right direction.

Daniel   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

So wait, this is essentially a good thing for Obama. Who wants this crotchety old woman's support? And since when is a hollywood endorsement news? Thank you again, tabloid CNN.

Newt   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Who cares what she thinks

Laura   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

The state of our country is in worse shape than I originally thought if anyone actually cares what Elizabeth Taylor thinks. Does she even know her own mind? How many times has she been married…at least 8! Gimmeabreak!

Judy jones   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Talk about ELITE people. My Question How many pants suits does Hillary Clinton own. Does she ever wear a dress or is it more important to be "testicular". Doesn't fly with me.I don't care for women who think they are one of the guys! Men should run the country not a women who cries, lies and cheats our country.

mozartt   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

coming from someone who has been married 7 or is it 8 times? and one who has been reputed to have addictions, does she have the kind of judgement that folks should pay attention to? I'm glad she endorsed Clinton - whew! I was afraid she would endorse Obama who has a loving wife (only one) and two beautiful children.

mick   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

History will show that Hillary can take on anyone or anything besides the young voters and MSNBC

Colin   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Why do we care?

annie   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Good for Elizabeth Taylor - Keep going Hillary - We need a real person for president not someone who takes 20 plus years to figure out what his mentor is saying.

Kenny   May 2nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Is she still alive? And how does a has-been celebrity endorsement constitute news?

Luke   May 2nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I'm not racist personally but I just don't think america is ready for a flibbertijibbet president

Brian in Windsor Ontario   May 2nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Hummm, a woman over 60… Yes, it would be expected that she would support Sen. Clinton. Celebrety endorsements are pretty lame… except Springsteen, and he is supporting Obama…

Rob - Vegas   May 2nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

HUH? she's the one people are going to listen to?

this is getting nuts, i'm sorry but this really is getting out of hand. first of all, it's not news, second, how is she the voice of reason to tell people how to vote?

Dave Bell   May 2nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Michael Jackson is not running.

HILLARY GO HOME   May 2nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

And her endorsement means what?

Bitter Tommy in St. Louis   May 2nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

An endorsement by a has-been for a has-been. By the way, what is a flibbertijibbet?

Will   May 2nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Takes an elitist to know an elitist.

jimmy vekmen   May 2nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

ELIZABETH TAYLOR , ACTRESS EXTRAORDINAIRE, HUMANITARIAN
AIDS ACTIVIST, MUCH ADMIRED FOR HER PHILANTROPHY.
GREAT ENGLISH AMERICAN. I RESPECT AND ADMIRE YOUR MANY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS . I ALSO RESPECT YOUR CHOICE AND
COMMENDATION FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON.

MY FAMILY AND I WILL INDEED VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

JS   May 2nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

That's all nice and dandy.

The problem with the Clintons is that they need to step aside and let some new blood lead this country. They had their time in the sun. More than that they have a history of deception. Of course, this is the dirty world of politics but Hillary is not truthful in almost every step of the way. Sooner or later people start to think about this.
And the conclusion they come to is that the Clintons are misguided or frauds.

Whatever   May 2nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

While it's not a superdelegate, I guess you take whatever you can these days.

Matthew   May 2nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

That's one resounding reason for us to vote Obama. … character issues, you know…

CliffsofInsanity   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Why is this considered a story?

Ben   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Ooh, look, another shallow pro-Clinton "news" story. Great job, CNN. You're right up there with the National Enquirer.

Steve S. From S. Florida   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Now this is one old girl to listen too.

Ludovic   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

mmmmmm!
is she a super delegate ?
can some one explain clinton the rule of the game ?

Joe   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Wow, another senile old woman for Clinton!!! What a surprise. She also endorses Michael Jackson as a babysitter.

Deanie, MO   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I'm sure Clinton supporters will be happy about this, but my vote will still go to Barack Obama. He will be my next president.

Love you Liz, but you don't know Hillary.

Obama 08

SLIM   May 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

PLEASE!! Elizabeth Taylor ain't nothing. She's just another senior citizen. Elizabeth Taylor go play with your son Micheal Jackson. hahahahaha…

ron   May 2nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

OMG again and again - who cares what she or any other actors says regards politics. She has no more voice than I do the average voter! She is no one special at all whether she was backing Clinton, Obama, McCain or the man on the moon.

CNN this is not news ad you shoudl be ashamed of yourselves!

jason   May 2nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

what a ditzy sounding woman.

i wish the endorsers of any presidential candidate would just shut up. This article says to me:

"supporting hillary is so easy, a cave (wo)man could do it."

JF Las Vegas   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Elizabeth,y you could have spent your money on a more wiser candidate, but you didn't, too bad…

John   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor,a woman of substance,makes a lot of sense,when she describes who Hillary Clinton is,when it comes to knowing who our President is going to be.Not the simplistic shoving of a President to be down, the throats of the voters.No No ,this is the United States of America.Due process are considered in Courts for every citizen and all that live and try to make life better for their families .The judiciary has not got the fix it quick and we move on.When it comes to disenfenchising voters,then something is not right.This is happening in the middle of a debacle in Florida and Michigan States.Now they want to dictate what suites them best,their candidate,who they think is going to win.What if it does not work their way???? Let true democracy work.

bob in LA   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Celebrity endorsments mean little, but it;s good to hear from Elizabeth!
Hang in there, baby!

Hank in PA   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Thank you Elizabeth! We are happy to have your support and hope your words will swing a few votes toward Hillary!

She is the best qualified, and even the DNC knows Obama is just about completely unelectable at this point.

R.M.   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Sure, I will listen to Liz of all people…. ha ha…

Samantha in Calif   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I am getting more and more convinced that there is absolutely no hope for America and that the old saying "Those Who Forget History Are Doomed to Repeat It" has never been more clearer than during this election.

The Lady   May 2nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

CNN you can keep deleted posted blogs concerning Hillary's advisor Kanton making the comment the Indiana voters are worthless white N, but it is posted every where else so the word is out there.

OBAMA 08

Bitter Woman in NYC   May 2nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Who the hell cares!

skylark   May 2nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Oh, wait!
How can she have a mind of her own when she lost it already?
Never mind………..

walli   May 2nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

On second thought I think Mr Obama is too decent for that job. He over qualified. Im sure that he will end up better not getting it. ITS everyone else's loss and not his.

crownsy   May 2nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

who cares?

is what a former movie star who hasn't had a meaningful project in years really supposed to be news?

hey CNN, what side does carrot top favor?

Unshrub   May 2nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Elizabeth Taylor sure does know how to pick them; Hillary Clinton and Michael Jackson.

prcleburne   May 2nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hillary is too a flibbertijibbet ! ( Definition: a lying, scheming, calculating, manipulating, pandering, ruthless politician ).

Nora, FLORIDA   May 2nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Can someone tell me what in the world makes these entertainers the eye opener to the candidates because I will not vote for any candidate based upon the elite who back them. They are in a totally different tax bracket that I will be in if I win LOTTO. So tell me again, why does Liz Taylor or any other entertainer matters in this process!!!

OregonVoter   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Nuts! Obama just lost the filthy rich old white woman vote. Good job picking up on this stunning news. Going to be tough without their support. I will have to rethink my vote now too…I didn't know Obama was a "flibbertijibbet". Man, that has to hurt. I'm not sure I want a "flibbertijibbet" in the White House.

sophia nyc   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Good Lord. Run, people, run! This from a woman who couldn't hold on to 1 out of 8 men.

skylark   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I don't want her to have a mind of her own. I want her to represent all Americans. Perception is everything and on a global scale she will never be trusted after all the lies and nastiness she has spewed in this contest.
Obama '08
One old bat to another.

mumzy5x   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Boy has the cancer ever effected her brain, people better go and vote barack Obama, if they want this country to get back on track, i just don't believe how stupid people are when they voice support for Hillary Clinton…and john Mccain. they should have to starve, and walk to all destinations.. people if we do not elect barack Obama we ..the POOR
PEOPLE..will surely be in BIG TROUBLE.. open your hearts and see who in this election is for real..

Mom4Obama   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

This mom bakes cookies and I taught my three year old how to read!!!!! Average American MOM WILL NOT vote for Hillary!

Moms get UNITED let your one vote4 Obama vote out Bush,Clinton,Bush,Clinton Dynasties the OPPOSITE of Bush,Clinton,Bush,Clinton is OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!

Carrie   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Diplomacy? I haven't seen much of that from Hillary, unless Liz means Bush-style diplomacy, of the 'Your either with us or against us' kind.

JohnLahai   May 2nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Hillary is NOT tearing apart the democratic party. Hillary is doing just what any Clinton does— take advantage of any situation given to them (e.g., Monica L., Sniper-fire; NAFTA, Michigan and FL votes etc.).

The real people splitting this party are the "bilnd" and uneducated supporters of Hillary. How can Hillary, with more negatives than any politican (except Gov. Bush), ever run a successful general election in this nation? The Republicans and Independents are praying for that day to come!!! We will have to thank, not Hillary (because she will be off somewhere with her $109 million), but her "bird-brain" supporters

obama supporter   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

elizabeth
take your plastic body and do what you used to do best, bette yet go see michael jackson
he may appreciate a frien about now. stay out of this race for the wh

Brandon NC Voter   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Thank you Elizabeth and all the work you have done for many charities over the years you are one of a kind!!!

There is a silent majority and we will see this Tuesday night. The strongest candidate will win and that will be another Clinton!!

Hillary or Mc Cain !

Carmen McKines   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I'm not sure what a "flibbertijibbet" is! But I do think that if Hillary had not begun to use her negative "kitchen sink" campaign strategy against her democratic opponent, she may have been more likable. After that, and a few other faux pas, her like-ability and trustworthiness went to flibbertijibbet!

NC for Hillary '08-'12   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Coming from the knee jerk mindset that is Hollywood,
Elizabeth Taylor is a breath of fresh air.

Stick that in your MOVEON.ORG PIPE AND SMOKE IT…..MR.OBAMA!

EDWARD SMITH   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I hope she is better at picking candidates than husbands.

J.D.   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Why is this news?

scott   May 2nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

lets only hope. People use there minds when they vote. But as you know just like the grace of hollywood has been lost I fear the US has gone to reality TV as todays veiwers are hooked on HOw they look and personality and not the real substance of the shows there watching

NC 4 Obama   May 2nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

She has a mind of her 'own' alright in her mind she Dodged Sniper Bullets in Bosnia if that aint a mind of her own I dont know what is!!
Smart n Savvy Liar is right! The people of Indianna and North Carolina are not stupid they see right thru Hillarious deceptions and lies! If Sen Obama was so bad then why are soo many people in Politics supporting him even 2 of Hillarious supporters switched (1 major fund raiser and a Gov).
The folks in the political arena who are behind Hillarious Clinton are the ones who 'OWE' Bill 'Cigar' Clinton! Like that Judge in the Peter Paul vs Clinton case! Shhhhhh dont tell nobody till AFTER Nov!
What a disgrace!

Dave in Portland   May 2nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Liz, just go away. Your work with AIDS is admirable, but you're in over your head here.

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 2nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

OH SAY IT AIN'T SO.

Ron   May 2nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Well Said Elizabeth.

Hillary 08!!!

No more speaches we want just actions.

Floridians!!!

kent   May 2nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

This endorsement for Clinton says it all.
Obama 08

Arlie   May 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

why would anyone listen to Elizabeth taylor!!!
Hellooooooo look at the article below
70% of americans are fed up with the white house and washington
Dont vote for *SAME* vote for *CHANGE*
Get out and change your country while you have the chance!!!
vote for Obama!!!

Colette, NY   May 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Experience in diplomacy? Let's get serious. The Middle East and the UK are fired up over her reckless comment about obliterating Iran in defense of Israel. I can see the terrorists lining up now!

Tobias   May 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

She's beautiful and smart!! Go Hillary!! Vote smart, vote Clinton.

KH   May 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Obama's campaign should now get former DNC chair Joe Andrew and make an Ad about why he has switched from Clinton to Obama. Cite all the reasons he gave in his endorsement letter and hammer in on the gas issue. Take that ad and run it in IN & NC over the weekend.