CNN

This is garbage and has nothing to do with the so called gas tax summer suspension. CNN should be ashamed to let something like the following post get through onto their website.
Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama May 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

White people, you have no idea how cut-throat and low down black people can be until you have lived with them in the south and have to deal with them every day. Only a black person makes treats if obama isn't nominated.These people have made me truly hate them.

go hillary. obama getting desperate.

It's too bad Hillary can't accuse her critics of sexism when she is attacked. It's too bad she can't take it for granted that 90% of all voters who are like her will vote for her just because they are like her ( even if she offered no specific proposals to address their issues). It's too bad that any female analyst who dares to question her and hold her accountable are not fired from their positions (like Tom Joyner fired Tavis Smiley daring to question and hold Barack accountable). It's too bad that Hillary can't use "just words" with no history of actions to corroborate those words, but instead she has to actually be judged and even misjudged on her past performances. It's too bad she can't promise to change Washington, even though she has demonstrated that she can make Washington work better (I'd settle for Washington working better for me; I don't believe that Barack can change Washington when he didn't change Chicago or Trinity). It's too bad that Hillary can't just promise to "bring us all together" (whatever that means), while Barack can promise to "bring us all together", but , if you're black (like me) you're attacked by other blacks because you don't support Barack. It's too bad that Hillary can't just promise to be a different kind of candidate and practice a different kind of politics and then, after saying "just words", go out and "say what a politician says and do what a politician does." Jeremiah Wright said that he would eome back on Nov. 5, if Obama is elected, and apply the same standard to Obama that Wright has applied to other Presidents and their policies. Wright said that he would come back on Jan. 21, if Obama is elected, and apply the same standards of accountability to Obama that Wright would apply to any other policy-making, elected official. And those of us who have known Jeremiah Wright over the years know how transparently consistent and persistent he has been .

This horse race, ends in May when one of the candidates will get the pledged delegate majority.
Super delegates can vote their conscience, but never in the history of this process have they overridden the candidate with the pledged delegate majority
Lets just hope that whoever finishes second doesn't have to be politically euthanized by his or her party.

To Griff and many others who are good at spinning the truth, Obama is the best candidate and wants the best for America and Americans. If liked what Bush did in his eight years in office, then vote for Hillary! Those who are smart to understand who has the best potentials as the President of USA will vote for Obama!

So it turns out Hillary is only concerned about helping those who drive long distances...kind of goes with that whole, i don't care about small states only big states theme. Wow, how many people can this lady offend yet they still vote for her. Says a lot about the mentality of the voters and why these ludicrous schemes help her get votes. Anyone that votes for her because of this latest gimmick deserves what they get. Hopefully the senate and congress will not go along with this tax holiday gimmick (which would show how ineffective she would be at working with congress) and more importantly hopefully the superdelegates will be smart enough to see beyond the gimmick. Hopefully they will take the advice of economics which she seems not to need. She will screw up the country on her own without their help.

Also seems like she just can't wait for a 3 AM call where she could obliterate Iran and then in the morning say, oh I was exhausted...i didn't know what i was doing. She does seem to use a lot of her husband's experience as her own...maybe she learned how to start a war to divert attention from an affair.

EXPERTS are called experts for a reason. Where does Hillary Clinton's expertise on gas come from?

WAIT, maybe she been having an affair with an oil man for so many years (just like she claims being married to a politician) as her experience.

justj joey,

Where are you planning on getting the 5 bucks from, the oil company?

For all of you people saying that Obama is for the oil companies because he does not support this temporary tax cut, pay attention.

This is a cut in the TAX it has nothing to do with the profits the oil companies will see on that gallon of gas!

As for this Temporary Tax Cut, if you save 18 cents a gallon over ten weeks you may save about $30 unless you are a truck driver or someone who drives for a living. Based on the average daily gasoline use for the U.S. (roughly 380 million gallons in 2005-2006 from the numbers I can find) for ten weeks, the government is losing $4,788,000,000 that is needed to fix the potholes and other road defects that will in turn damage your car costing you more than the original $30 you would have saved if we went for the "Gas Tax Holiday" and that's not taking into account the other 6 cents a gallon that diesel is taxed.

So with that being said, this is not even a "Short Term Fix" it is the start to a long term problem.

18 cents a gallon tax relief for 92 days may seems good for the consumer but the fact is that no presidential hopefull can implement that tax relief for this summer, so, where is the deal if not pandering.
Senator Obama is dead on on that issue. I wish I could vote for him.

Wake up America! Hillary will lie herself into the White House and if you vote for her, you will get what you deserve. You have the ability today to check the facts and do your own research. Don't hand over the presidency to another selfish, power hungry jerk. This is the most important job interview you will ever be involved in.

There you go Obama. It was a good idea when you thought of it, but a bad one when somebody else thought of it. This sort of leadership (or lack thereof) would drive this country into the ground.
ABO (Anybody But Obama)

If she can't know where to put the gas, how can she know how much it cost?

Just see how she did with the coffee machine and you know about her day one experience.

30 cent per day, what a joke. Thousands of jobs will be lost for 30 cent a day. The oil companies will just raise the price of gas to compensate for the "gas tax holiday"

Don't be duped!!!

OBAMA all the way to the White House please!!!!!

How long before so many people realize HRC will say or do whatever it takes to win? She can lie, she can backtrack, she can rationalize–but it all comes down to the fact that she is in this for herself.

Let's be honest, MOST women are a lot better talkers than men, and in light of that, this woman never STOPS–but just because she is beginning to sound like a Chatty Kathy....please listen to her words...and vote OBAMA 08.

Give peace a chance.

PLEASE PEOPLE... use your intelligence!!

And PLEASE LISTEN... to what Hillary is saying to the American People!!! She's saying ABSOLUTELY, POSSITIVELY...NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's just making EMPTY PROMISES so that she might have a chance to win the Democratic nomination!!!

She'll say ANYTHING TO BE ELECTED & by the way, I do agree with another poster, Rev. Wright LOVES THE CLINTONS and he has USED THE MEDIA in an attempt to SABOTAGE the OBAMA CAMPAIGN!

And also... there's JEALOUSY & SOME ENVY involved with Rev. Wright's behavior as well. He's actually JEALOUS of Sen. Obama and his popularity and political success!!!

DON'T BELIEVE THE POLLS... Use your own wisdom & intelligence to make the right choice for our country!! Chose someone WHO WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH... WHETHER YOU WANT TO HEAR IT OR NOT!!! That's the type of person WE CAN TRUST!!

Let it be known, Rev. Wright was an instrument; a tool of the CLINTON MACHINE!!

If you ask me, someone who says they have tried this plan and it didn't work goes a long way then someone looking for votes.
It's interesting how the HRC supporters will jump for anything. She is using you guys just like Bush and Rove used the Right wing conservatives of the GOP.
She is pandering to the blue collar workers yet everyone knows she can't relate to them no more than the Royal family can relate to the common folks of England and that's what I just don't understand. LOL
Obama was straight up poor and if anyone can relate to your problems he surely can!!!

I would just like to add, I filled my tank this morning. It cost me $47.80. It will last me 1 week. That hurt, but I'm not going to ask my grandchilderen to pay for it. We have two wars going and our roads and bridges need work. Gas tax relief is ir-responsible. See through the pandering, and ask yourself, who will you hurt, to relieve your pain.

Hey,

Economists did NOT predict the RECESSION, UNEMPLOYMENT or ENRON. What do they KNOW.

Getting relief IMMEDIATELY for HURTING folks is IMORTANT. What is$1000 going to do 6 months later when some folks want FOOD on the table. They need gas to GO TO WORK.
GET REAL FOLKS

LYN-NJ

So all of you not siding with the gas tax holiday are probably not going to get gas on that day are you? OF COURSE you are, you talk about how it's not going to make a difference like Obama said, "unless you drive an 18 wheeler" but you know you'll be in line just like everybody else trying to save money on gas.

"I'm not listening to economists on Gas Tax"
"I'm not listening to advisers on Iran"
Hillary, 4 more years of not listening...........

Obama is looking out for the American people, unlike Hillary. Her campaign had already told her that the gas tax holiday wouldn't fly, but she is so desperate to get a vote that she was willing to deceive the American people.

Go Obama!!! Yes We Can!!!

This is addressed to :Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama May 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET:

"White people, you have no idea how cut-throat and low down black people can be until you have lived with them in the south and have to deal with them every day. Only a black person makes treats if obama isn't nominated.These people have made me truly hate them."

I have lived in the South, specifically Georgia, for three years and your overgeneralized statement about blacks is way off base. The problem of race realtions in this country is people like you who make stupid, ignorant, and idiotic statements like that about people of different races.

To the moderators at CNN, I am appalled that you allowed this trash to make it on to your blogs and half of my comments that are intelligent and on point never make it. Anything to make headline, right?????

First of all, to those people saying "Obama is just jealous because he doesn't have any ideas of his own," I should point out that this was NOT Hillary's idea! She stole it from McCain (NOTE: Do not take economic advise from McSame!).

Second, to those people whining that Obama is going "negative", this is a legitimate political topic. He is not saying anything that is untrue, nor is he taking any of her words out of context. THAT would be going negative. Criticizing an opponents policies is fair game and does not constitute a "negative" attack.

Third, to those people who say Obama is a hypocrite because he voted for a gas tax cut in IL, he has already talked about that – and IT DID NOT WORK! There was no appreciable savings for the people who were supposed to be helped, and they only ended up losing revenue for other causes. He is against it because, as he clearly stated on MTP, his earlier vote ended up being a mistake, and he has LEARNED from that mistake. In other words, Obama has experience on this very subject that Hillary does not, so he KNOWS what he's talking about.

Nathan,

If you believed that the Clintons controlled the price of fuel when they were in office I guess you also think they controlled the housing market, health care, jobs going over seas, and the education in this nation.

So, what say you? Did universal health care disappear after the Clintons left office? Did NAFTA go bad after they left? Did the education in the nation take a nose dive without them? No, I didn't think so either.

One more thing our military was a great deal stronger and ready before the Clintons, hmm, I wonder what happened.

I don't listen to economists? That is really in touch with reality isn't it Hillary supporters. Saving a few pennies now, which will never happen because congress is against it, will cost us jobs and infrastructure improvements that is needed now. How many of you are complaining about bad roads and bridges? Hillary is wrong again, go figure! She only tells you the half truth to get votes and to minipulate the people when she is really a republican in disguise – doing everything and anything to destroy the democratic party. I hear the 2 for 1 – that is getting Bill and his cronies and escapades, i.e. Monica, Lincoln bedroom, elected again. Wake up America, we broke free from being run by families in 1776 when our founding fathers declared our Independence from Great Britain and the Kings and Queens, voting for Hillary will be just like putting a monarchy back in place with lies, deceit and backstabbing. Barack will bring back decency and pride back to America and help heal the fractures that president Bush has destroyed these last 8 years.

Another gimmick. Just like snipper fire, wanting to help Mi/Fla voters after she said it wouldn't count, wishing she had her vote back on the war....... My vote is not for sale ....at least not for $28.

God help us, if the people making these comments are of voting age.

HE IS AN ELITIST WHO HAS NO CLUE WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THIS COUNTRY.

I will vote for the first African-American for president as soon as one runs!!

Notice how in every comercial and soundbite for Obama that the background has majority white people? Has he forsaken his own race in order to win at any cost? Sure would seem so. He adored his pastor for 20 years until he decided he wanted a position in the white House. He adores the black race until he has their vote in his pocket and then abandons them. What's next? Hillary started looking for a reprieve from high gas prices for the people and all Obama has done is criticize and fail to come up with anything better. He's doing the monkey see, monkey do thing again. He doesn't have the experience or foresight to do things on his own. He is always following someone. What will he ever do if elected to be our leader? Who will he follow?

Obama speeches are like doughnuts...NO SUBSTANCE..but they taste good. Change is great...how does he plan to do it. His speeches are all about the problems we have and we need to pull together as a nation to solve them. That's great...but how?? Hilary offers solutions!!

Hilary, it's time to leave the stage. Try not to bump into the furniture when you leave.
Yes, it's time for change. Time for the Bush dynasty and Clinton dynasty to say bye-bye. Its time for Obama.

After watching Obama on Meet the Press yesterday I have come to a few conclusions:

1) We fully understand why he did not participate in another debate with Hillary Clinton......he can actually be heard and is not interrupted or having to continual answer distracting questions when he shares a stage with her.......AND we saw crystal clear why she has not wanted Obama to be heard! The man is the only ethical, honest, wise and true leader among all the candidates. We were blown away by his in depth knowledge, solutions and integrity. Obama is for the American ppl and he will not just say what will get him elected....he is about solutions and transparency, not polls!

-Hillary Clinton rants and raves about her "resume" and why she is the most qualified for the position of commander and chief......well I am sorry, but being involved in too many shady financial scandals and problems with telling the truth on the issues are big enough reasons to NOT vote for her! Never mind the scandalous past and her narcissistic personality.

-We the young democrats of Indiana will vote for Obama! If America would truly listen to this man and his plans, proposals and experience they would get past their judgement and racism and see he is the ONLY candidate qualified for the role of commander and chief.

PS: For those who choose to live in ignorance instead of once again looking at truth, Obama has said he learned from voting the wrong way on the gas tax, why this would not help the American ppl.....I really wish with all the research and availability the internet provides, that ppl would use it to find the TRUTH (something HRC does not stand for), instead of continually blogging their hate, divisiveness and ignorance!

After so many years and so much inflation, 30 pieces of silver still seems to be the going rate.

Finally, a politician who tells the truth, even if it hurts!

Obama!

You want us to listen to the EXPERTS that have advised us in the last eight years? What do they know–how to listen to special interests and the polls? If more politicians listened to the PEOPLE, maybe, just maybe, we wouldn't BE IN THE MESS WE'RE IN TODAY! Do I think Hillary's plan for a gas tax holiday is a gimmick? Well, yes, considering the timing. Do I care what the EXPERTS and the MEDIA and Barack Obama's criticisms about Hillary's proposal? NO, because it's a proposal, a suggestion, or a possibility, that American people are looking for–solutions to our problems. Get it? At least she is willing to get out on that limb with the rest of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet. Look how long it's taking those same economic EXPERTS and the MEDIA to say AMERICA IS IN A RECESSION! The American people know because they are feeling it every minute of every day, so why the hell can't the economic EXPERTS and the MEDIA say the "R" word? Duh.

Why are CNN's total delegate count so different from MSNBC's? Also polling numbers are scewed from all ather polls and CNN is inaccurate and do not seem to change.

At least Hillary is planning on doing something.

What is Obama planning on doing to lower gas prices that are hitting Americans quite hard? NOTHING!

The nominee for change, has no idea how to bring about change!

The bridge in Minnesota was being repaired at the time it collapsed. It had nothing to do with gas tax funds not being available.

The government is getting a percentage of gas sales and the last few months as the gas prices have risen, the government has received more funds than they projected for. There's no reason the consumers should not have a break in the windfall taxes to the federal government and likewise state and local governments. Together, this windfall of tax collections to all levels of government could be better used by the struggling consumer (may some are not struggling!). Anyone who doesn't want the savings from tax relief can always return it with a check to the US Treasury.

you guys still refusing to correct the error on this blog....why??????

When are people going to get rid of those Clintons. This whole thing is so childish and ridiculous. Hysterical Hillary is just a B--!

CNN is for Obama

Just another gimmick from Hillary Clinton!? That's all this is woman is, one BIG Gimmick! Let's see how many fools I can trick or scare into voting for me today!

This campaign has become one Big Joke!

Burrack is for change. He does not have any plans or ideas but he will change politics. Does he even know what he is trying to change? Everyone talks about Hillary's gimmicks to get votes. Burracks sound bites are all gimmicks. He does not have solutions or ideas. He only has been successful because people are fed up with politics and the bickering between parties. The feel good word of the year "change". We need someone with experience to lead this country. How many Fortune 500 companies would hire a CEO that never has led a company.

The political "trick" is to get a bunch of young first time voters to believe in a Jr. Senator with minimal experience by using the power of social networking and internet marketing tactics.

Obama is not running a political campaign he's running a marketing campaign. Instead of "buy my book" he's selling votes and innocent people are caught up in the hype.

But with weight loss schemes and make money schemes we all know what happens after you've bought the book... nothing.

That's the trick being played.

But he is playing it very well. Whatever gets you the White House.

This is a farce – plain and simple. Political pandering at it's definition. For the man above who thought the $8.00 a week would allow his kids to put milk on his cereal, I hope your job isn't one of the 300,000 lost because there's no money in the road construction budget. If you only look at the small picture, yeah, you'll save 8 bucks a week, but the oil companies will continue to reap major profits, our infrastructure will suffer, and jobs will be lost. Keep the 8 bucks – it's not worth the real "benefit" of the gas tax holiday scheme.

Hillary is showing her true colors – pandering and lying. Obama tells the truth and some short-sighted folks are criticizing. Do your research folks!

Hmmm...her comment about not listening to the experts also smacks a little too closely to the hard headed-wrong-thinking president we'll be happy to be rid of. Sorry Hill, I'll take the experts opinion – yours is only based on your ego. Shameful.

Indiana and North Carolina, do you have such little regard for other workers that you would accept pennies and watch other people working hard in highway construction be thrown out of work to make that tiny reward possible? And please don't come back again with that "Duplication detected". By this time in the primary season, there is nothing new except the history you do not know. Obama said they tried this program in Illinois and that's when he discovered it was indeed a gimmick, as the oil industry just raised the cost of fuel to replace the short gas tax reprieve.

double standard,

How can you tell the color of a person's skin from a written message? You must be very good at this because I did not see any posts with the words in them to give it away.

Does the CIA know that you have this capability?

The gas tax is a gimmick. It would do more harm than good in the long run.

HRC, I've noticed, has been increasingly playing off folks' fears. It's much easier to manipulate people when they are fearful. Look at how Bush was able to convince (manipulate) folks into going to war in Iraq.

So you may save 25.00-30.00 over the summer in gas. Is foregoing the safety of roads and bridges less important than the few bucks HRC or McCain is willing to throw your way for a minute?

This plan is an attempt to appeal to short-sighted, fear-based individuals. In other words they think you're STUPID enough to fall for it. Don't.

Jan from Boca Raton, you are an ignorant redneck.

Hillary Clinton, I've lost most of whatever respect I had for you with this ridiculous proposal. You've proven yourself unable to provide sound, worthwhile leadership.

Obama just don't get it. What about the truck driver who puts over a grand in his truck to haul your food around. Is it just about us? Perfect proof that he does not see the small picture. I don't know about you guys but I'll take any help I can get from my government. Obama the Elite.

GO HILLARY!

CNN, why are you letting all of these racial slurs be posted. What are you trying to accomplish here. You are letting them go through because of your own racist attitudes, that is the only reason I can think off. Cheers then, I am done with you all at CNN. You are just like Hillary and Bill – disgusting!

Please make this lady go away.

Obama needs to get himself above this fray and start acting Presidential.

The gas is expensive because of irresponsible monetary policies that have weakened the dollar and raised the price of importing oil. We are printing money to pay for this disastrous war .

Work the vision, Obama! You captured the imagination with your change theme. Go back to it. Stop the war. Spend the money developing alternative energies.

We want to follow a visionary!

People can be so stupid, yeah, you'll save 18 cents a gallon alright but the demand for oil will be so high during the summer, the oil companies will up the price anyways so what do you really save? Nothing..

I agree completely with California Lady...as I watch the media and the Clinton Campaign continue to pound Obama on the Wright issue...and as I watch the American people fall for it hook, line and sinker...I say to myself....you ignorant people...you do not deserve as good and wonderful a man as Barack Obama to be your President. If Clinton does pull off her efforts to steal this nomination by playing dirty, then I guess it shows how far we as Americans really have fallen. Obama is the answer....some people just appear too racist or too ignorant to see it.

It is intelligently challenged people like Jan from Boca Raton, that put people like BILLARY into the White House. We will spend the next 36 months talking about all of the women with whom Bill slept. Let me guess, are you on his list?????

Our country is in debt, big time. Is it responsible to cut off revenue when you are in a hole? That's the kind of Republican wisdom that we have had for the last 7 years. I've had enough, and I don't want to leave my grandchildren any more debt than they already have. How many Americans are leaving their childred with huge bills to pay? That's not the way I was brought.

Hillary is full of it..period.

And, CNN finally takes the picture of Wright down and puts up another headline that is unfavorable for Obama. Way to go Clinton News Network. Glad to see that CNN, and Clinton will not change tactics to do anything to get the nasty little woman nominated.

So much for Obama's different kind of politics!

I can't believe Obama is charged with ngegative campaigning when he calls attention to the bogus nature of this gas tax reprieve, which would cost $9 Billion, and put pennies in commuter's pockets, throw thousands of highway construction workers out of work, and be paid back by some further bogus tapping of the oil industry, which legislation would be immediately vetoed by Bush.
Come on, Indiana and North Carolina, you are too smart to be taken in once again by Hillary. Let's end this farce, it is Hillary who has begun to just use words, words, words, to mislead the electorate and promise anything to get your vote.

Beer belly boys and girls with 3 teeth will vote for her. Of course they can't think past the next second so this will sound like a win fall! You and I both know the oil companies will not loose a dime over this or any of hillary's stunts. Lies and obviscation again in the white house, along with kill'em all and let god sort em out insanity. Go hillary fans – go!

Obama voted for it the 1st time in the Illinois Senate. He realized it was a mistake and has learned from it. I'll take a President that can learn from mistakes. Hillary will say and do anything to get elected leaving the voters (People she supposedly cares about) in her dust.

Hail the Savior of the People! Hilary Clinton!

HAHA Give me a break-

Anybody but Clinton '08

Lana, Native Amer

If you are making a choice between gas and food you might want to get a better job instead of trading your vote for a bottle of fire water and one blanket.

M's Clinton give us a real GAS relief. 30 cents a day is not enough.

Yes, it is a gimmick in deed! The American people are not stupid. We are aware that she is trying to score votes and that SHE IS A DISHONEST PERSON! We also know that CNN is cheering her on with all of these flaws – WE ARE NOT STUPID!

The gas tax cut will simply get swallowed by unregulated oil companies raising prices, and by the dollar continuing to lose vale very quickly. Oil producing countries don't even take dollars anymore. My car burns premium; 3 weeks ago, I paid in the neighborhood of $3.65 a gallon. I filled up for $3.89 this week. Secondly, I'd like to see Ms. Blue Collar address whether a cut of this funding will have any effect on the blue collar worker's jobs who work daily on highway inrastructure. That is the elephant in the room. If you want to drive prices down, you have to increase supply, hands down, and that is what Obama has stated. I am sick and tired of these idiots who want to put band-aids on what is a completely severed leg. The last thing this country needs is more debt. Instead of the baid-aid, we need the surgeon: Obama.

It's unbelievable how the only was some people can try to make a political argument is to use racist comments like "His Nappy headed wife" and "White people..black people are low down and dirty." Even if you feel that way, try to make an objective argument for why you do not support the man without needing to insult him and his wife racially, etc. If not, you are just as guilty if not more so than Rev. Wright whom I'm sure the people who made this genre of comments would quickly "condemn."

As for those who call Obama a "liar" about having voted for the gas tax three times, he never denied this. In fact on Meet the Press he explained that it was the fact that they tried it in Illinois which showed him clearly that it does not work. After having attempted in Illinois, and waiting some time, Obama (and others) realized it simply doesn't work.I dont know about you guys, but if when I'm going to buy say a car and someone tells me "dont buy that car its no good", and then another person says,"dont buy that car, Ive had three and they all broke down", I would be more likely to adhere to the latter than the former. Get my logic here?

I admit, I am not a fan of Hillary or McCain, yet I attempt to use logic to criticize them. I guess, that must be my "elitist"/university educated side. Hmm, curious how most people like myself tend to be pro-Obama!

"Vote for hillary to save the democratic party. Vote for Obama to hand over the keys to the GOP."

What a moronic comment. If the Democratic party is idiotic enough to select Hillary, I will vote for EVERY Republican on every ticket just to punish the Dems.

There are FAR more comments from people who would NEVER, under any circumstances vote for Hillary.

Hell, I'd vote for GWB again before I'd EVER vote Hillary.

I'll even vote for insane McCain just to punish dems if Hillary runs.

Obama's the man for our next POTUS, get with the program.

We need conservation and Clinton proposes a silly measure that would boost consumption! She's scary!

If the economists are so smart that they are quick to shoot down the idea of the gas tax holiday, then how come they have not come up with another solution during the past year since all of this has been happening? What's their solution? It's easy to say, "that won't work". Well then tell us what will, you had over a year to come up with something better. Gas was less than $3/gal this time last year.

Bah! What do economists know?

It is, unfortunately, pandering of the worst sort. It's a short term gain at a long term loss.

Frankly, I'm sickened that anyone can be so selfish as to jump at it. $25-30 over the course of one summer, when it would be costing people their jobs.

Frankly, I'd prefer to eat the $25 (which doesn't go to oil companies, since it is a tax and all) ... and keep those people employed.

Talk about a disgusting attempt to buy the election...

Just shows how much intelligence Hillary Clinton really has. Many of Clintons on advisors have jumped ship because they know what kind of politcal monsters the Clintons are. Oil companies will just raise the price at the pump to cancel out any kind of holiday tax. Besides she can't do nothing with out congressional approval next year if she gets elected. Makes me want to vomit. Clintons just told her listeners in Greenville that she had eaten enough barb-cue to fill the gym where she is now speaking. What a tall tale, sound like the Bosnia quote. lol

Go Obama

Steven'

Kentucky

I want long term solutions to energy problem but I also NEED help now. In 20 minutes i'll be on my way to the gas pump. If it's a gimmick to save me 8.00 dollars each time I fill up then I'll take the gimmick to the grocery store, or to the phone bill, water bill, and every other bill.

Some states have sells tax holidays for back to school shopping. It's a gimmick that helps.... immediate help.

We need help now. Don't be the kind of sheep that follows blindly, voting against YOUR own self interest is STUPIDITY.

HELP NOW... SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE ALSO.

CLINTON 08

Obama voted for the tax relief twice while in the Illinois State Legislature and as time went it became apparent that it was not benefiting the consumer and taking funds away from the various agencies that use it to maintain infrastructure, they repealed it. Obama openly admitted that they made a mistake and that is not flip flopping that is learning from ones mistakes.

For those saying that saving 20 bucks over the summer puts food on the table: Perhaps you should rethink your budget and habits.

Make sure to proofread what your people are writing. They have put Sen. Obama's name as being referenced by the NY Times as being the proposal that would benefit oil companies. IT IS NOT Sen. Obama's proposal, IT IS Sen. Clinton's proposal.
Once again, we see that CNN (Clinton News Network) will do anything–even change or "mistakenly Confuse"__to shine a positive light on HRC.
This plan is nothing more than a gimmick to get votes in Indiana and NC. Come Wednesday 5-7-08, HRC will be promising the world to the next states to vote. When will the American people wake up and realize that she makes promises to whoever is of interest for the moment. REMEMBER, this is the same person who states that small states and caucus states don't matter!!!! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!

I think it is amazing that cnn editors would let a comment describing Michelle Obama as his "nappie-headed" wife when insightful and thoughtful comments are often rejected. I guess someone on the cnn editorial board is just as racist and incensitive as this writer. Won't prin this will you?

Marta4001,

$30 will buy a bag of food for you? What are you eating three times a day, tunafish?

What does Clinton's $30 gas tax cut buy you?

One dinner at Red Lobster for you and a friend.

Half a tank of gas to last you for 3 months.

Enough food to feed your family for two weeks, if you can survive off Ramen noodles.

Oh, and it also buys you thousands of unemployed construction workers who won't be able to afford any of those things because you sold away their jobs. And for what? Ramen noodles? Come on...

WAKE UP AMERICA. This cut does more harm than good. Don't fall for it.

In which summer is this proposed ' gas tax relief' to take effect? The Presidential election isn't until November so it can't be AFTER one of the candidates is elected. If they are talking about this summer, why isn't one of them, or better yet, all three of them, back in Washington introducing (and pushing through) this legislation?

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl. Did you really have to go there. Don't make so obvious that you are trailor trash.
CNN please post this.

Jan from boca raton, with a racist attitude like that its no wonder floridians screwed up their right to vote. idiots like you shouldn't be allowed to vote.

he is not attacking the idea, the newspapers and experts are and he highlighted their criticizisms. its people like you that voted Bush in office twice cause you are so blinded by the candidates words that you can't see a pander and lie if it slapped you in the face. Instead of attacking Obama and his "nappy headed" wife, how about you clean your ears out a listen.

i would rather be a nappy headed harvard grad than a a country racist bumpkin from florida!

To Jan from Boca Raton – your comment regarding Michelle Obama is not worthy of being posted. While I respect your freedom to speak as you choose, your apparent inability to address the real issue (a pandering short term gas break which will result in persons saving – at best a 1/2 tank of gas over several months – at worst, suffering higher prices) demonstrates what has been wrong with this campaign.

How does CNN justify publishing "he and his nappie-headed wife" in this commentary? This sickens me and demonstrates why the United States needs true leadership as opposed to a good 'ol politician.

Typicalpolitics in washington. Hilliary'splan is nothing more than a smoke screen to when votes. I think America's tired of band aids and want more from our politicians.

CNN!!!! I cannot believe that you let someone post RACIST things about Obama on here...almost at the top ..7th down from the top.....

You delete the majority of pro-Obama posts and were not racist, but someone who is Pro-Hillary posts a racist message and your moderators allow it??

DOWN WITH CNN!!!

Obama may not care that the averge person is going broke just to pay for gas.The tax break is better than what he has come up with.

just a fact
8 days straight there has been a negative picture of Obama or Rev. Wright on this political page........as a graphic artist...i know Clinton News Network knows the power of negative imagery

No gas tax is another reason dumb people vote for Clinton. If she thinks she can force oil companies to pay the gas tax and not raise the price of gas, then I got some land in FL I want to sell her.

For you people who think saving $30 and a half tank of gas for the short term then wind up paying for it by job loss, construction loss and higher prices in the long term, you need to learn how to manage your money, change your lifestyle just a little and stop being so selfish. We all feel the gas and food increase in our budget. But it'll only make the economy worse if we're selfish.

Obama, has proven to be a fair weather freind! User Boy! Look what he did to his church in Chicago. Got what he wanted, when he wanted and ditched them. Do we need another like him
in Washington?

I can't wait until she gets us into a war with Iran. Are we sure that she and George W. Bush are not related? This woman is irresponsible.

I am from Illinois – the removal of the gas tax didn't work for us and now we pay more than ever.

Maybe Clinton should listen to Obama on this one because he has one thing over her on this issue: EXPERIENCE!!!

CNN is frequently guilty of sloppy errors in the reporting:

"The campaign is also taking issue with one of the ad's quotes from the New York Times saying Obama's proposal would "boost oil industry profits."

It should read "Clinton's proposal"

Using the wrong name, as CNN has often done, makes a big difference in the meaning.

Ton, Enterprise, Alabama

Stop looking at today only, think about tommorrow also. When those prices go up during the summer due to the oil companies covering the cost of paying the tax come September the 2nd you will also have to pay the tax on top of the price hike.

Besides there's nowhere to drive around that one stop-light town of yours anyway, get a skateboard.

This is to Jan from Boca Raton, Fl are you related to the talk show host who called Rutgers University Basketball team a bunch of nappie head hoes??? Your comments tell me that you are a racist and that's not good. Do you know what that even means? Probably not.

Pearl

HRC has not shown a plan that does not primarily benefit the Oil Industry. She has offered a plan that rewards big Oil with record profits again!

Obama had voted for the STATE gas tax holiday in IL because of the purpose for which the money was to be used. States take care of state roads and issues, none of the IL employees were to be fired or released due to the reduction of taxes. He looked out for IL as he is supposed to do as a state senator.

The FEDERAL gas tax revenue is to be used for bridges, roads, etc. What would you tell the families of the persons who die when another bridge collapses? Sorry, the $40 I saved in gas was worth the loss of your family member's life? I think not!!

Obama is correct...the gas tax suspension only benefits the OTR driver for a brief time....what happens when the summer is over and they return the gas taxes along with having to pay winter increases in prices? More people will suffer due to the increased winter costs to get heat, drive to schools, commute to work, basically a return to this point.

THINK people, USE your brains...if HRC won't listen to the top economists in the country – DOES she really have your best interests in mind?

REMEMBER- She sent a Shell Oil Lobbyist to explain why this gas tax is good for average citizens...and every leading economist says it is a GIMMICK. It will increase the demand and cause the prices to soar!

Obama may not win the nomination or the election, but in opposing the "gas tax holdiday" he has won my respect. Any economics student could tell you why the idea is fundamentally flawed. Obama appeals to reason and a nuanced understanding of the world while Clinton uses her intelligence to exploit ignorance, fear, resentment, and racism. It is not surprising that people with a college degree overwhelmingly support Obama.

Why all of the hateful and overtly racist comments. Is this what the people of America are really like? Why is CNN allowing comments like ............ "White people, you have no idea how cut-throat and low down black people can be until you have lived with them in the south and have to deal with them every day. Only a black person makes treats if obama isn't nominated.These people have made me truly hate them." posted by someone too cowardly to leave a name to stand on this thread?

There was also a comment about all black people who are voting Obama all being undereducated, etc..... That is just really funny to me as a black woman. The lower educated blue collar worker black people I know do not have time to post such ignorance as this because they are out working, not sitting at their computers spewing hate.

Obama voted for the gas tax twice. You make a mistake once you're pardoned, twice your questionable. Three times you're a fool. What does that make hillary. You're suppose to learn from your mistakes.

"Good job Brownie" is what we ALL will be saying if Obama is elected. The US is in catastrophic circumstances so we send in the equivalent of 'Good job Brownie".

She is calling for a stop to the gas tax this summer, but she is not president yet, so it won't help anybody anyway.

I mean, you think she is going to be able to push this tax moratorium through congress? She can barely get anything done in her own campaign office.

Um, Obama voted for the gas tax holiday at least two times prior to this, another HYPROCITICAL move on his part to shoot it down now because he did not come up with the idea first. The traders are driving up the prices, not the oil companies – although they are pocketing the profits so taxing them would be a fair compromise.

To those that support the gas tax holiday...here is what we save, 18 cents a gallon for 3 months. Our cost, higher gas prices because of increased demand. That equals more profits for the oil companies.

That's her problem. She doesn't listen to anyone. She's not a team player and very devisive. She can't run the country by herself and she will take credit for what is good and blame others for what is not. THe hillary you see now is the hillary that will make things worst as president by dividing the white house and creating so much drama.

This is to Hamstring, save 8.00 a week, please then you must be using about 45 gallons of gas per week, maybe we should try "gas rationing" for some of you who use 200 gallons a month and cant afford any milk for your kids cereal. Come on get off the Hillary BS, cant afford milk for the kids, ya right – get your bike out then. Probably don't have one....

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl

THE NAPPY HEADED WIFE COMMENT WAS UNCALLED FOR..at least we know why YOU arnt voting for him..sadly there are many people out there thinking as you do

If Hillary gets the nomination, I'm going to sit this one out, even though I'm a Yellow Dog Democrat. She has really begun to lose it and will do or say anything to win. I fear for our country if she ever becomes President. She sounds to me like a Republican with her "obliterate" comment on Iran. Scary!

Why didn't anyone slam Jeb Bush for doing the same thing a few years ago.

Don't allow the media to divide us. We are one party DEMOCRATICS. United we stand divided we fall.

OBAMA 08

OBAMA is trying to UNITE all of AMERICANS.

Things that make you go hmmmmmmm???
It's it funny he won by 7 votes. 7 is God's lucky number it's all over the bible.

PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION HONESTLY:

IF THE STATION ON YOUR CORNER SOLD IT'S GASOLINE FOR
$ 3.36 and the station across the street sold gasoline for $ 3.18 a savings of .18, which station would you buy from?

If the answer to the question is answered honestly you Obamabots would all be in line at the $ 3.18 station.

Political Pandering or help for the public, we would all save and the Oil comapnies would pay the gas tax through a windfall profits tax.

Come on Obamabots... wake up. This guy is just another SMOOTH talking politician. Wake Up.

People listen closely....if they give you the gas tax break, the oil companies will INCREASE the base price of the gasoline. YOU WILL NEVER SEE A DIFFERENCE, you will more than likely be paying more. Obama knows this because it happened in Illinois when they voted for the "gas tax holiday". He is trying to save you money, not cost you more.

Senator hilLIARy Clinton will do and say anything to win. We should be smarter than that. She has manipulated the media with negative campaign rather than facing the real issues. I believe the American people can see her ploy of using the media to characterize who Obama is. She has not once shown anything that he has done personally or directly responsible for which would put Americans in jeopardy if he was President. I would rather put my trust in getting to know Senator Obama rather than put my trust in the lying hiLIARy. She reminds me of the bullies I had to fight with at school and at work just so that they can make themselves powerful while I did my best to endure with dignity. With all her $$, how dare she calls Obama an elitist? Will the real elitist, please stand up. Is this the type of President we really want?

Those of you who think you will get relief per HRC co-opting the MCCain plan for gas tax holiday, think again. Yes, Obama voted for one when he was a state legislator in Illinois but what happened is the oil companies raised the price to match the cut.

Result, lost revenue for the state which had to make it up in some other tax, and no relief for the people.

Obama learns from EXPERIENCE.

Apprently, HRC hasn't learned from experience except that running like a Republican might get her elected to run another Bush -like term.

No trev.. he voted for the gas tax 3 times.. not twice.. this is how he knows it doesnt work!

Everyone with an ounce of intelligence can see right through Hillary and Bill Clinton. Bill walked into the White House when the economy was already moving back on the upswing. He had charisma and was a decent President UNTIL HE GOT CAUGHT LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Now Hillary has been caught lying as well on more than one occasion;

Peter Paul vs. Bill and Hillary Clinton – clear lie caught on youtube for all to see.

Hillary and the sniper fire fabrication in front of dozens of dignitaries on St. Patrick's Day.

Hillary and Bill's constant rhetoric that does nothing but divide the Democrat voters.

Let's keep borrowing from China to pay this middle east. That will do wonders for the American dollar and wonders for our situation in Iraq. Come on people. Do we want inflation to be so bad that a gallon of milk will cost $8.00. Let's try to be educated and realistic for once.

This is pandering on Hillary's part. If the Federal government gives a tax holiday the oil companies will just raise the cost of gas. They know we will pay $3.60 a gallon so why wouldn't they just raise the cost of a gallon by 18 cents? It's not like they are being asked for a pledge to keep prices reduced during the proposed holiday.

Obama isn't being and elitist, he's being a realist. We need someone in office who is willing to look past the easy answers and find good solutions.

Charlotte..Mr. Obama has already expained how his soultion works. Simply put.. his idea is another stimulis refund for people to use directly for gas, food, etc. personally this idea appeals to me more because there wont be a rate increase when oil co. need to make up the loss revenue/profits. For example: Clintons idea is to make "them pay for it".. well we might see a few cents drop.. but they'll raise it higher to accomodate.. and they will never come down after that.. its high enough as it is. extra cash in hand will help.. will give "relief".. as well as food prices. He actually does explain himself. we just have to be listening and not get bogged down my sideline issues. It also upsets me that she is 1. shadowing republican gimmicks 2. she thinks we are too stupid to not know thatneither of them can do anything for this summer(pander) and that we are not intelligent enough to know that oil co. will jack up the prices to offset this "holiday" and accuses HIM of being out of touch..He's been there and done that so why shouldnt he know what will happen?

Barbara Roberts,

You little town, bible hugging hicks could just stay home this summer and read your bibles and not have to worry about the price of gas at all. Have you given this any thought.

Actor/Director Tom Hanks has provided a video for Youtube in a brief statement proposing his full support behind Barack Obama. It's a truthful, honest, and articulate way of expression of why he has chosen to support Barack Obama.

Rasmussen and Zogby polls show Obama's support is surging.

Go Obama '08

Why in the world do you Clinton Supporters want someone that doesnt list to the economist or anyone else for that matter? Think about it Supporters... Is she really going to listen to you? If you think she is going to listen to you, then you truly have ROCKS in your head.

Note:
Obama campaign- why havent you produced an ad stating that she wont list to the experts???? That wont be a negative ad.. It will be her own words and the truth.

A new example of the "new" politics Obama will bring us.

Next time, before he and his supporters whine about others' dirty job, look at themselves firstly.

All you people thats against the TAX holiday is either sitting on a fat wallet or are just plain and simpley against ANYTHING Hillary perposes...If i can save a buck i'm sure going to...I drive outa my way to wal-mart to save pennies on groceries and gas....people you just dont get anything...YOU wil be the very ones calling to impeach obamo in 3 years mark my word!!

What really needs to happen is for congress and the president to put together a comprehensive ENERGY POLICY that includes;

1) building more refineries
2) allow our companies to drill offshore where other nations are currently drilling
3) build nuclear power plants
4) allow drlling in AWNR
5) allow drilling in Colorado

Oh, that's right, the democrats rose up in arms and chastised President Bush for doing just that, ( trying to put together an COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY POLICY). You remember, about 7+ years ago, near the beginning of his presidency.

Our reserves in ANWR, Colorado, and offshore are greater that that of Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia combined. And congress will not allow us to drill there.

Congress, both Democratic and Republican have FAILED us on this issue for the last 30 years!!!!

Punishing oil companies with a 7%, yes I said 7%, profit margin which is below the industry average in this country is sheer stupidity.

sentor Obama change Washington you know his buddies Kenndy & Kerry & Dodd & McCahkill &his other Sentor Buddies has been in Washington 20 yrs or more are not changing there habits to get elected again .Obama vote with the oil CO. on tax breakes but he dont want to give the American people a break on the gas taxes. Obama say he dont support Nafta but he sure did nothing to help Maytag to keep there job he took $195,000 from Lester Crown of maytag to help his campaign 2002 . he sure speaks a good line.

To Hamstring:
If the eight dollars that you will save with the Clinton/McCain gas tax "holiday" is the difference between putting milk on your childrens cereal or not, you have bigger problems than just the cost of fuel. I would suggest that it is time to elect Barack Obama and try different ways to find solutions to these problems. HRC is just doing the "same old, same old", and her and her kind have got you in the situation your in now. Once the tax hoilday is over, then what? I'm tellin' ya, the "same old, the same old".

What disturbs me about Hillary is her statement that she is not listening to the economists about the gas tax holiday. They make some pretty strong arguments about the fact that it will do more harm than good and can actually end up raising gas prices more. We already have been through seven years with a president who does not listen to anyone; do we really want another president like that?

NO CHILDREN , IT IS JUST ANOTHER BOSNIA LIE
ONLY HILLARY PEOPLE LIKE THE LIES

THE FAIRY TALE STORY THE CLINTONS LOVE TO FEED THEM WHILST THEY SNATCH THEIR LIVES AND SAVINGS FROM THEM
UNDER THE PRETENCE OF ' WE ARE HELPING YOU '

WHEN IN REALITY WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS

"HELP BILL AND ME MAKE MORE MILLIONS , WE PROMISE NOT TO TAKE THE CUTTLERY NEXT TIME "

For people saying Hillary is going to cut funds designated for highway maintenance you are wrong. Read the plan and then talk.

I am truly becoming disgusted with this campaign!! I don't really care anymore about the Three Stooges (McCain, Obama and Clinton). I am getting so tired of the politics of division that I am beginning to believe that if we aren't careful we will soon see the end of the republic.
To Senator McCain...it's time to come up with an intelligent foreign policy!
To Senator Clinton...you have gone the lowest to attempt to win the nomination. Why don't you try to take the high road and see what happens? Call off the attack dogs!
To Senator Obama...You need to stay true to yourself! You are looking way to "corporate."

Sen. Obama voted for a tax holiday when he was in the IL state legislature. It did not save the citizens money. It did the exact opposite. He learned from his mistake. He has experience on this issue-Clinton does not. She would throw her own mother under a bus for votes-she's not going to treat blue collar workers any differently.

She's going to ignore the economic experts and do as she pleases. She is sounding more and more like Bush everyday. Bush ignored experts and did as he pleased. Look where that got us.

Been there, done that, not interested in doing it again. Hillary, the closet republican, needs to go. Time for a new approach.

Obama 2008

Hillary took Ohio. Hillary Took Pennsylvania. It's a slam dunk here in Indiana. Obama's credibility is finished. He needs to go back to Illinois & sit in Rev. Wright's church for 20 more years! He offers middle income people absolutely NOTHING. He's running out of speeches that anyone cares to listen to.

Bye Bye Bama..........You're Going Down Down Baby!!

Hillary 08!!!

Obama will say anything to get the focus of attention of him and his display of poor judgement with the Wright issue. Many continue to say we don't support Obama because of race, however the issue of race is with Obama and his black value system. We don't want Obama because of his poor judgement, continued lies about anything and everything involving him and his inability to speak to Americans when he needs to. Always changing his story seems like many other slick politicians who are already in office and Obama was running on how he was different. What we have seen is nothing more than the actions of a typicial politician.

Comment for HAMSTRING:

Hamstring while you'll save $8.00 a week, I'll be out of work and so will a lot of other Highway workers. The "Gas Tax" is going to cost JOBS and Highway Road and Bridges projects. I hope a bridge that you're going over doesn't collapse like the one in MN.

Joyce in FLORIDA,

The last thing you or anybody else in Florida needs to be doing is speaking out about any elections. Hell Cuba did a better job at holding an election than Florida and it was their first time.

The nerves of some people.

UNITE NOT DIVIDE

Hillary is obviouusly wrong on this one, but she's banking on the stupidity of the American voter.
...I'm thinking its going to work out for her.

You can feed your child cereal wtith the tax break but the week after in which the demand increased because of the reduction causing greater demand and what HIGHER PRICES. You can eat dirt sandwiches because nothing will be floating in your Milk but Gas prices!!!

Charlotte,

Obama's plan for help at the pump is a permanent $1000 family tax credit.

Obama offers $1000
Clinton offers $28

All of you who are citing his vote in Illinois on the gas tax need to watch his Meet the Press interview from yesterday. He acknowledges he voted for it, but also states the lesson he learned from that was that it didn't help consumers, it hurt them. That is why he is against it now. Also, what happens in the fall when we have to end the tax break and prices shoot up an additional 18 cents, people? Gas prices will not decrease this summer. People who think this is a "solution" are delusional. And when the next bridge collapses or people lose their jobs you will be the first to complain. So open your eyes and understand that this is the most rational and clearly thought out position by Senator Obama.

I actually think that Clinton is making these tall claims without any idea as to how would she handle the deficit. Her plans call for additional deficit. However Obama plans are more feasble towards long term goal of reducing deficit and easing the burden on our society.
Further can any one explain to me why is she still in the race when she has 0% chances of winning?

Recent events in the politics indicates that people are participating in wrong reasonings, they certainly need to change.

If gas prices aren't taxed then lets make a conservative choice that the demand remains the same, and from current pace we are well aware that by August the gas prices are going to be somewhere around $4.30 on average. So after the convention nobody cares to decide between Barack & Hilliary during when people will realize the results of this gasoline proposal from candidates.

But clearly, if we understand our dependency on foreign oil by the current prices of gas and start to live by it, then we won't have to go through these depressing times again, which would be another manipulating opportunity for the politicians.

I am being bi-partisan to suggest not fall for the plan of alleviating taxes on gas but rather bring gas companies under scrutiny and have their profits pay the path for a competitive and growing market of clean energy. And many republicans agree with this.

Don't be stupid. There is no way this plan gets made into law while Bush is in office anyway. So, whether it will work or not is irrelevant because it is not going to happen.

The Cinton campaign will do, say and come up with every trick, lie and scheme to try to will this nomination including trying to sway the superdelegates. It has come down to the Obamarites-vs-the Clintonites. Why can't we all get along...When is enough, enough!

Why is Obama now being so pessimistic? Is it because he's loosing.
I just cannot wait for the day he drops out.

Hillary all the way.

I have a big question:

Where was all of this media scrutiny when George Bush was waging his war for Iraq?

I've got to admit, I'm with OBama on this one. (I never thought that I would agree with im on anything, but there it is.)

This is just going to cause more problems down the road.

Hillary Clinton knows this is a way to sway the simple minded in (NC & IND.) into voting for her.

Clintons Gas Tax Farce is the Biggest Joke of the Year !!!

Its a Hollow Bill of Goods, A Common Man & Woman ploy, with no Substance. The Gas Price would go even Higher, to Offset this Gas Tax Farce On America.

Also that Clinton ""Obliteraion Of Iran"" another Hollow Threat or Promise !!

She said this Umbrella of Protection would Cover not Only Israel, but Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates, both Countries that Commandeered the Planes on (911) and that IF the Iran Nuclear Attacks were to Happen within (10 Yrs), she would ""Obliterate Iran""

Do your Math, IF Clinton became President, and IF an Iran Nuclear Attacks Ocurred...

Hillarys A!! would not be President, that is to say, unless Clintons A!! becomes a USA Dictator and stays for a 3rd Term !!

The Clinton & Bush Families are Vacationing & Golfing family Friends...

You Suckers !!

Hillary is selling you people anything, you want to Hear...Anything at all !!

PS: Bill & Hillary Clinton are Financed Heavily by the Saudi Arabian & United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait & Other Arab Nations...You guys are Foolish, to be sold the Clinton Bill of Goods.

Does she really think she is going to magically make gas tax go away this summer? Isn't she a senator? Sounds like just one vote to me! Also we have all seen just how "fast" Congress moves on legislative issues. Remember how "quickly" Congress responded to the Katrina crisis? You can fantasize about Hillary's idea(which is really JOHN McCain's), but it will NEVER come to fruition. So don't bet on it. This is just like Hillary to offer up some candy to voters if they'll back her. Sorry Hill, it's not going to work!

IDIOCY REIGNS SUPREME IN SOME COMMENTS. HILARY DOES ANS SAYS ANYTHING TO GET VOTES. SHE HAS NOT FIRM POLICY. OBAMA IS THE ONE WHO STICKS TO HIS POLICY, IN SPITE OF ALL THE SHORT-SIGHTED, KNEE-JERK REACTIONS. NOW, WHO IS BEING SINCERE? WHO IS PANDERING FOR VOTES?

Vince,

It will cost you more than $30 or $40 to get a front end alignment from the pot hole that you will be running over every 15 feet. It will also cost you more than that to help support the 300,000 construction workers that get laid off that year.

I don't think that they or their families will be enjoying the VACATION that much.

Oh, let me guess Hillary will have the Oil Companies put them on the payroll over the summer. Please.

let me ask a simple question. in reading the article on Obama firing back on Clinton's gastly comments about attacking iran and "totally obliterating" them if they move on israel, how do i see ANYTHING having to do with Rev. Wright. It's completely out of context, and i find this sense of tabloid journalism to be absolutely obsurd! CNN please keep your eye on the ball!! Anyone see Clinton answer the question about this "Gas tax" on morning Joe this morning? Like a Deer in the headlights!!!

Both Obama and Hillary are guilty of playing politics and saying what ever it takes to win. Unfortunately this election is not about minor gas tax breaks or “unity” or nebulous “change”. It is really about who has the experience and skills to repair the damage caused by the last 7 years of incompetent administration.

Neither Hillary nor Obama can win in November. Hilary began this race with to much baggage and this fight has seriously damaged Obama. The only one who could win the general election and actually has the experience and skill to help our countries problems is Al Gore, and he is not running.

Charlotte.

The plan for help at the pump is putting $1000 is families pocket. Now what do you want $28 for 3 months or $1000 in your families pocket. I would think that a person is stupid to take a $28 over $1000. You know that you would take $1000 so stop being Bias.

To HUH?: ALL politicians take political bribs you fool or the would not be politicians.

Oh give me a break! Hillary has said this is only a short term fix for the summer...she actually has a far more substantial long term plan for energy if these Obama supporters would ever take the time to do their research. As far as pandering this does not hold a candle to the pandering of"We will change the world and unite this country...reach across the aisle" pandering that Obama has proposed. You don't think he is "pandering" when he foolishly tries to bowl or now display his great basketball abilities? Politicians does this sort of thing..I am so sick and tired of Obama and his supporters trying to pretend they are so much"better" than the rest of us. What a load. did you see the interviews today on the morning shows? Obama can not even keep straight who he is talking to....that would make a great leader. He looks more and more like Bush every day....out of touch, out of control, out of ideas andd quickly running out of lofty speaches to deceive.

Road blocks setup by the media and other politicians who attacked Clinton are based on personal bias and dislike. The moment she came for with some proposal, and she gets slammed and attacked.
I know she will win and show you all you people that hated her to hate youself.

Politics aside.

Repealing the tax ISN'T going to do squat for us, period. Do the math people, use your heads for once and stop getting caught up in this political-pandering BS.

Even if the tax were repealed for, say three months, AND you had to fuel up every week. That would be just about 13 weeks. If you've got a 15 gallon tank you'll save a WOPPING $35.88 (thats .184 cents per gallon per fill up).

Wooohoo! Watch out easy street, here I come!

Cutting the gas tax...isn't her only solution....as that nerd Obama states....Just another of his lies!!!

HILLARY HAS SOLUTIONS....OBAMA DOESN'T!!!

GO HILLARY!!

Ed Russell

Your just as bad as Clinton if you think some uneducated white blue collar worker believe the lie you just posted about the Bush energy plan.

Sorry, I made a mistake...my average was 3.9 out of 4.

Hillary 2008/2012>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reich just Endorsed Senator Obama, Saying, she doesn't listen to
economists and that Obama would make a far superior president,
sighting her gas tax plan.

i dont want a President with Islamic blood, period

To Just an opinion: your comments are very elitist and reflect the problem many of us have with the Obama campaign.

By the way, I have a Master's Degree with a 3.0 average (out of 4).

Hillary 2008/2012>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

in an interview this am.,on cnn,clinton said ,"obama has been leading ,in nc. AND indiana,by significant margins".so,here she goes ,playing the expectation game.from what i've seen ,it was always a tight race in indiana,with obama leading ,at the most,with 5% of the vote,and now polls show it a dead heat.this way if obama does happen to win both states ,she'll say he was expected to win,but we narrowed the gap,so 'it's off to denver".how sad that her greed for power,will keep degrading the democratic party ,until neither of the candidates will be able to defeat mccain ,in the fall.i will never vote for this woman,and i hope obama does well enough,to take on mccain this fall,and change this nation for the better of us all.

The Truth,

You might want to change your name if you think that someone trying to warn you of a trick that's would cause more harm than good is beating up on a lady.

You might want to adopt the name of "I Need Someone to Think For Me"

Obama is a JERK

OBAMA is not capable of telling the truth, is a master orator, great at spin and should he become the next president watch how quickly Rev. Wright slips back into Barack and Michelle's daily lives and how he becomes a frequent visitor/friend/spritirual advisor/consultant in and Obama administration. The "Wright Bedroom!" Spooky thought!

If Obama were not a candidate for the presidency, he and Michelle would be standing shoulder to shouler with the Rev. Don't be fooled. One thing the Rev. was correct about is that Obama is saying what he is saying for one reason only - strictly politics and he has no choice if he hopes to get the nomination.

VOTE HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sick of Obama and his cult. Can anyone tell me, what short term or long term solutions is Obama offering for the gas price? NONE. I watched him this morning on CNN, and it is more obvious to me that he has no solutions for any of the economic problems we are facing. The only thing he does is spending time criticizing Hillary's plan, to avoid answering questions about his plans...which offers no substance or solutions. He never gives a clear or straight forward answers on anything. I hope the people of North Carolina and Indiana realize that this is a dangerous man, who will further sink this country. People wake up please before it is too late!

SAY

OBAMA SPEAKS WELL AND OFFERS NOTHING BUT WORDS TO PROBLEMS.

HILLARY 2008!

Really $8 a week will cure your ills and your kids get milk? I call BS on that! Really people if they repeal this gas tax for what the summer, how will the revenue loss be covered? do you know this money goes into the infastructure? you know.. to fix the roads. TELL ME THIS! Truth is that it's just another non issue floated out there that will NEVER EVER be seriously considered, if you think so you are the sucker that Clinton thinks you are! I say let her win so that she can take the blame for all that has been sown for the past 7+ years. Even if it's not her "fault" it should be sufficient enough to stuff her in a position where her political aspirations get crushed and she just goes away! This next presidential tearm will destroy whoever gets the job. Read that again* WHOEVER GETS THE JOB* so I say Vote Hillary!!!!

Clinton just can't seem to say anything new. She'll lie about the past, belittle her opponent and never say anything new or positive.

Oil companies aren't the problem here. Demand is going up in China and India because people here won't buy American. You keep sending your money to those countries who need the oil to produce and people there have more disposable income.

Clinton is a gas bag spouting whatever nonsense she thinks will convince people to vote for her.

If the American people vote her into office, you will get exactly what you deserve.

To the average person on the street this is a godsend. No, the amount of money saved is not great but the psychological impact will do a lot to make the man-on-the-street hopeful about their government.

Sometimes psychology trumps logic for very good reasons.

Hillary 2008/2012>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a gimmick and Hillary needs to win to get out of debt and pay off her contributors. Winning the presidency for her is about paying off debts – its not really about the american people.

Nobama can not win in a GE REPEAT He cannot win a general election. I have to say the D N C have screwed up so bad its not even funny. We had it clean. We had it made and these idiots messed it up. Only Hill can get us out of this nightmare. It makes no difference how much you LIKE some one if they make empty talks. The R N C will make him wish he were back where he was born( which i believe he was not in the U S) Just wait and see.

Sorry, but no one will ever see the 18 cents of savings. Instead, the lower cost will increase demand immediately, and thus more people will purchase gas, and the price will surge beyond where it's been climbing to. Obama is correct on this issue. This will only spur demand, and thrust the price even higher.

Nathan

The Democratic Party will be united.

Obama has done more damage to the Democratic Party by allowing Independents to take over our Democratic Nomination Process. I am not a Lieberman Independent… That is why I am not voting for Obama. Because Obama is a Lieberman Independent.

He's not "CHANGE"… just look at his support: Kennedy, Kerry, Etc… how is that "CHANGE?"

Give me a break. He's completely inexperienced. He has done NOTHING for his constituents in Illinois as their Senator. He has done nothing but run for the next public office.

He cant even show up for his votes. He cant even show up for his Committee Meetings. But he sure can show up to ask for a dollar for his campaign. I agree with his pastor who said, "He's a Politician."

Your are right! If HRC steals the nomination I will no longer be a Democrate! I could no longer support a party that would have her in it .
I will be an Independent and will be writing in Obama. The DNC needs to start paying attention, because all of them that is saying the party will unite under Hillary are completely WRONG. Many will be going Independent or starting another party.

A majority of highway construction is done by state employees. It is almost impossible to lose a government job. They usually offer incentives to senior employees to retire early. If a mere 3 mos. of tax savings will destroy our roads, we are in big trouble. Obama is like Kerry, he was for a gas tax break before he was against it. Infact he voted three times as a state senator to repeal the gas tax? Typical politician. None of these politicians can deliver anything without the support of the congress. Maybe Obama can beg for change, can beg our enemies to please get along, can beg Iran to please not make a nuclear weapon. In the words of Rodney King, "can't we all just get along."

Ok Maybe the tax break isn't a good thing but at least we have someone in washington who is thinking of us hard working people who get no breaks. Then you dog HRC for the amount of money she and her husband made?? get off your mountain OBAMA people at least they have respect for all americans and not just those of colar last I lookes WHITE is a colar also. Obama went to the black people to fit in somewhere then he turns his back on the White family. he even whent to work in a civil law firm where he then had a office afair. we know nothing about his wife, research her. see what damage . OH BY THE WAY OBAMA YOU CAN NOT TALK TO CRAZY PEOPLE LIKE IRAN LEADERS!!!!!!!!!!! OR NORTH KOREA!!!!!!!!! EVEN CUBA wake up america vote for Hillary!!!! All you know how to do is talk. we need acction for the america I know I love and so do the clintons.

The Clintons can not be trusted!!!!!!!!!

I wonder when the msm will spill the story about Texas and the voter fraud, actually CRIMINAL voter fraud. we know its true! I believe that is why Obama won all those caucuses,

Question for Obama supporters

Who introduced Obama to Michelle?

V, Ananthan

Invest in what, China? Hell she and her husband were the ones that shipped half of them out. Are you serious?

People, PLEASE get your heads out of the sand!!!!!!!!! The more she talks the more lies she tells. I attended one of her session in N.C. and lies were falling from her lips. A few of us just walked out, it was totally unbelievable.
I live in N.C. and Obama has my vote, SORRY! If the only thing that Clinton has on Obama is Mr. Wright, well she has already lost.

White female with blue collar husband.

you people are so stupid.... OBAMA voted for the GAS tax... three times in IL, and he knows that it does not work .... that is WHY he is aginst it.............

ITS CALL EXPERIANCE........................

OBAMA 08

Hillary :- GO WAY!...The great OBAMA already WON the Democratic Nomination. Hillary "ANNOYING" Clinton :- GOODBYE!!

Wake up America! Smell the coffee! Hillary will do and say anytthing to win the Democratic Nomination. And for all the people on the blog who are saying that saving $30 dollars this summer is a great idea because they are so poor. Why are you on the internet if you don't have money for your basic needs? If I was that short of money I wouldn't pay money for internet access. Where are your prioritizes?

I'm poor, always have been, I'm 63 yrs. old, & any $avings @ the gas pump, no matter how small an amount is WELCOMED. If you're $4 MILLION Dollars rich like OBAMA you do not understand how pennies add up when you're poor. THANK YOU MRS. Clinton & MR. McCain for moving forward with this GAS tax savings plan. Predicting the future is impossible so for those of you who think this GAS tax savings plan will affect the maintenance of bridges, roads, etc. there is also a proposal on the way to TAX the oil producers with a NEW WINDFALL EARNINGS TAX which can be used to maintain the roads.
Thank you.

OBAMAIS NEGATIVE!

DOES HE HAVE A PLAN?

BESIDES LIES AND CHEATING PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR VOTES?

THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY HAVE SEEN THROUGH THE OBAMA' CAMP AS A BUNCH OF OPPORTUNISTS THAT WILL DO ANYTHING FOR A VOTE!!!

HILLARY WILL WIN BOTH STATES BECAUSE SHE HAS SOLUTIONS RIGHT NOW! NOT A LOT OF EMPTY PROMISES!

COME ON INDIANA AND N.C.!
LETS GET RID OF OBAMA ON TUESDAY!!!

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!

Hey Obama, just 18 cents a gallon would save me $8.00 per week. that might not sound like a lot of money for an elitist like yourself, but it would mean that my kids could actually have milk to go with thier cereal!!!!

Do you even BELIEVE that money will get to you? Sorry to break it to you, but it's an incredibly naive thought.

If we cut gas taxes, we cut highway funding. Clinton's proposal will tax the oil companies to make up for the lost taxes. Guess what the oil companies will do in response?

That's right...they'll raise prices, resulting in a higher price at the pump, and any savings you thought you'd have is gone.

Speaking as an independent, regardless of which candidate you support, Clinton's proposal is short-sighted, and is intended for only one thing –to get her votes. Even SHE knows that it only looks good on paper, and even then, only to people who don't look at the big picture.

OK, I'm an uneducated voter with an IQ of -6. But, if Hillary wants to save me two cents a day – she's got my vote. You Clinton haters are just hacked Obama got caught on the wrong side of another issue.

Once again Obama camp is dead on CORRECT. I don't care if this guy had a Pastor with stupid ideas. Everything Obama says makes sense and everything Clinton says is a lie or a scam!

Everytime I hear or read about a candidate (or any politician) claiming to "feel the same pain" that the rest of us feel when we pump gas into our vehicles I try to think "gee, when was the last time "so-and-so" went to the local gas station and filled THEIR car. They are all so disaffected by what we're going through that the only money they lose is on paper.

Go Obama!...DEFEAT that FAKE,DULL Woman!...VOTE OBAMA!

Clinton is not giving us the working people any solution on gas .
She is just agreeing with McCain to get votes.
I want real solutions Obama speaks the truth

Well said,elvis. Go Obama. NO MORE Clintons and their LIES!!!... VOTE WELL-VOTE OBAMA,of course.

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If you think that gas prices will drop – and stay dropped – 18 cents a gallon on the day a "Tax Holiday" is declared, you're mistaken. Within weeks the price of crude, bolstered by unually high summer-no-tax demand, will go through the roof.

And then, how much whining will there be when, the day after Labor Day, the price jumps 18 cents because the "Holiday" is over?

We need real solutions, not election year bandaids.

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»»Hillary "FAKE" Clinton is NOT good enough to be President!!...VOTE Well...VOTE OBAMA.

Just as supporters praise her “toughness” and “tenacity,” critics also describe her as “divisive,” “a dirty fighter” or “willing to do anything to win.”

This attitude is definitely a glimpse of saying and doing whatever it takes to dictate our lives. Is being a dictator her game plan to restore the fading idealogy of America a "World Power and Leader?

Go great Obama!...DEFEAT that FAKE,ANNOYING Woman!!...NO MORE Clintons in the White House!...ENOUGH!!...

Clinton or McCain, but never Obama,

I think you did not like blacks long before this election. Do use this as an excuse for your behavior.

And by the way, why are you not living in an exclusive all white area? Lack the money, education, or help. Tough

While the gas tax holiday may not seem like much relief for consumers at the pump, at least it is an attempt to change the dynamic. All three candidates recognize the need for a long-term solution.

I understand both arguements here. But I support Obama's plan because it takes a long term approach. You HILLBOTS who support this Idea, understand this, you might get releif now, but in the long run, YOU WILL PAY. Obama is trying to help you people, who seem not to want it. I know some of you say, "atleast it is something", but it is wrong. If you lower the price, demand just goes up, which is not good. Call it like it is, she is pandering for votes, not really trying to help. If that were the case, she would side with Obama here, but she needs all the votes she can get, wright(pun intended) or wrong!!!!

Drill ANWR. Just simply saying we are going to drill ANWR would bring fuel prices down maby a buck!
Here they are screaming about how much fuel prices would go down if we quit filling the SPR with 60 thousand barrels per day yet the neo-commie would have you believe ANWR would make no difference with an extra 1.2 milion barrels a day.
Brain dead people will continue to styme this country with their tip toeing flag burning ways!
18 cents of road maintainence money for what? 3 or 4 months?

According to CNN, gas prices rose 15 cents in the last two weeks. How does Hillary's plan look now? Instead of paying our 18 cents to the government , money that funds road repairs and jobs, we'll be paying it to Exxon. If she thinks the voters in IN and NC are stupid enough to fall for her "plan", she has another thing coming!

Hill's gas tax is an admitted short term fix, coupled with a long term solution. When you are trying to squeeze out enuff to just buy your kids a gallon of milk, I would take the gas tax relief any day. The gas tax is supposedly going to fix our roads, well has anyone loooked at our bridges, roads lately? Wy are they in such a state of ruin?

She does not have clue. And cant name one person that stands behind her idea. Except her supporters and they are not very bright.

All my life I thought Americans were more educated than the rest of the world.

But, when I hear Americans side with Hilary Clinton who is fooling them with a 30 cents bogus proposal, I was really disappointed.

I thought Americans are better than that.

Do you want to believe that Hilary Clinton will actually tax the oil company to which she and her husband have a vast majority of interest and shares?

She made $109 million and do you think she buys gas from the pump just like you and me? NO ediots!!!!!!!!!!

Do you not think that when the oil company are hit with a tax burden on their profit, don't you not know that they will carry that tax burden right back on the cost of gas?

So please Americans, a 30cents a day means that you buy gas every day to make that savings and beside it's just for a month or two.

Tell me how many of you people buy gas every day?
If you do, it's time for you to take your car for service, because if you fill up your tank it suppose to last you for a week or more.

No matter what gas tax relief you get, OPEC controls and will determined the cost of gas.

The solution to our gas problem is not 30 cents a day for a month or two, it's about exploiting the resources right here in America rather than depending on the Middle East or Canada.

We have oil fields in Texas and Alaska, plus we have some reserves control by the amry, why don't we release some of that oil and cut down the High Gas Prices. That is what I call Relief and not 30 cents for a month or two.

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER POLIITICAL PANDERING BY HILARY CLINTON AND JOHN MCCAIN.
THEY WANT TO FOOL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAIN.
THIS IS WHAT OLD WASHINGTON POLITICIANS DO.
THEY PROMISE AND PANDER TO GET WHAT THEY WANT AND THEN IGNORE THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.

DO YOU REMEMBER THE PHRASE " READ MY LIPS"

Reading these comments makes me sad for our country. I was a Hillary supporter and now am an Obama supporter, but to demonize either is wrong. All you have to do is fact-check and reason-check many of the above comments and you can see why we need more education in this country. Just a few comments:

1) 18 cents/gallon is not what you would save with the gas tax. That's why Obama's opposing it. Those in a position to know about these things universally estimate you would save 30 cents a week. If that's true, then Hillary Clinton is lying to you.

2) Don't fall for this "Elitist" crap. Obama just finished paying his student loans. He grew up in a poor household with a single mother.

3) While I don't like Hillary's win-at-all-costs tactics, it will be good for all of us in the end that Obama had to fight her so hard. We have to come together once this is over, or the Republicans have won.

4) People shouldnt' have such a double standard about Wright and Obama. As any young black professional in Chicago will tell you, his church is the black community center. It might seem sensible to condem Obama for not seeing how crazy Wright could be on T.V., but it's easy to judge people when you're not in the situation, and people who go to that church uniformly say that's not what the church or even Wright is about. That's 8000 people who attend vs. everyone else who saw him on T.V.

Bottom line: We Americans like to say we're fair and wise, but reading a lot of the blog entries above does not support that. Time to start practicing what we preach.

Really? How could Obama's proposal help the oil companies. BASIC econ will tell you that the price of gas is (largely) determined by, guess what, supply and demand. Removing the tax on gas will only increase the demand, so it might eventually end up in saving Americans no money, and giving the oil companies MORE!

This is another one of Hillary Clinton's campaign MANIPULATIONS to play on the uneducated people's feelings and emotions without any political substance. I actually supported her a few months ago, but she has became absolutely ridiculous to the point that I believe she's probably brainwashed. Mathematically, it's nearly impossible for her to catch Obama, and the DEMOCRATS HAVE NEVER WON WHEN THE PRIMARY SEASON HAS GONE THIS LATE!! Is al this really worth it? I don't care what you say about this time being special, if it goes to the convention, nothing is guaranteed on election night, and that is absolutely pathetic if that is the case.

Honestly, Americans must really think this through. Saving $30/month over the summer, or losing 600,000 jobs, which will send the country into deeper recession, which will inevitably end up hurting the same folks that vote in Hillary or McCain because they or their spouse/partner will end up with no job. Think, America, Think. You want to save $30 today and end up losing your job???!!?? Are you serious?

Has anyone thought this through? Take away the 18 cents per gallon for the summer. Reduce the $ available to fix bridges and roads. Then in Sept. when gas prices are likely even higher, add back the 18 cents (or more) per gallon.

Wouldn't it make sense to look into other solutions instead of knowing that we have a huge jump coming this fall – just in time for heating season?

With 18c/gallon price repeal from the Government, what is to prevent the oil companies from raising 18.c/gallon at the pump?

The problem lies with the worst President in US history-George Chimp Bush who has threatened to veto any congressional legislation that goes after the oil companies for price gauging.

Just a point out:

When a candidate points out the flaws in an opponents plan and exposes them for what they are, that is NOT "going negative". Talking about the issues is NEVER "going negative". "Going Negative" is when a candidate doesn't talk about the issues and instead makes baseless insinuations designed solely to bring the other one down, whether they be that their opponent is "un-patriotic", moslem, has links to Hamas or Faroukhan, etc...

I will be soooooooo glad when all of this is over. Of the three contenders, there isn't one who will help this country.

if we could just harness all the hot, useless air coming from both the clintons, there wouldn't be an energy shortage...

Now everyone can see Hillary for what she truly is a lier she will tell us anyting to get elected. Everyone knows that Pres Bush will not sign a no GAs tax Holiday into law. But to all thoses who thnk she is the answer please know that Peter Paul , White Water, Monica and everything else related to the Clintons will be thrown at her plus theres more stuff out there. The only way we can win in November is to be above all the party politics that's why Obama is our best hope for this country.

Also I'm retire Air Force and I only wear flag pins when I'm at the lodge.They don't match all my color s when I'm out and about living a normal life.

Clinton is disgusting. First this now she panders to Israel in hopes of getting Israels approval for president. They don't like Obama, that makes me like him even more. Clinton is just more of the same, it will be a giveaway to another group of people.

Per usual, Hillary Clinton is still the consumate Washington politician.
Her gas tax remarks are not realistic; she cannot put that policy into play in the first place; even if she could, it would only drive gas prices up, make the oil companies richer, and put road construction jobs in jeopardy! As for "obliterating" Iran if they attacked Israel...what an
irresponsible thing to say! We should be use to her "game" by now,
typical Clinton tactics...say or do anything to appeal to the electorate.
If George Bush would release some of our surplus oil, that would give
Americans some relief at the gas pump!

Indiana and North Carolina voters, please don't make up your mind about Obama based on negative comments by Hillary and her new found neocon friends. Please don't allow ignorance and mediocrity to influence your vote. We have what might be our last chance to save this country in Barack. We need an intelligent and truthful person in the White House.....not another lying politician.

I have but one question for Sen Clinton and Sen McCain, How will they enforce their plan? Will the president have something to say about this? American people this plan will not do anything but boost up gas prices. We are talking about greed. This is a political move. Politicain will say and do anything to win votes because most politician think voters are dumb.

I think truckers would appreciate a gas tax holiday, there are some
spending over 4000 dollars a month on gas this would be a great
break for them! As a democrat i will vote for McCain if Hillary loses
the nomination! Obama don't get it with the little guy!

It occurs to me that most of your respondents to the question of whether or not Hillary has gone too far with regard to her response to the question of what America would do should Iran attack Israel with a NUCLEAR device has been ignored in light of their "yes" response. I think that should Iran attack Israel without provocation with a nuclear device, then we MUST retaliate in kind and obliterate as many Iranian's as possible to make a statement. Otherwise, the next nuclear attack by Iran would be the United States. Israel is our ONLY ally in that area of the world and we MUST be prepared to defend her should such an attack occur.

When congress voted against the gas tax, OBAMA VOTED TOO STOP THE TAX, what does that make him, or is it okay if he does it.

Howard Wolfson is a big mouth jerk. He even looks as stupid as he talks.. Who cares what you say Howard???? By the way, can't you afford any razor blades? Your 5 o'clock shadow makes you look like a wino. Real Americans see through Hillarys crap. Soooo many experts make proof that summer gas tax holiday will not do anything to help our citizens. Since Hillary claims to care about Americans, why hasn't she done anything to help us in Her seven years as a Senator? Gee, with 35 years of experience, Hillary should have fixed "everything" by now. She can't even get her Husband to keep his _ _ _ _ in his pants. As a Vietnam Combat Veteran, my vote is for Obama. Veterans should remember how Bill Clinton turned his back on us, He was nothing but a draft dodging coward. Patriotism? Not. Obama will get the VA turned around to where it helps Veterans, not fights them.

Senator Clinton's proposal is a gimmick. We don't need a suspension of the tax. We need a viable energy policy. Does everyone forget that we still have a Congress.?This proposal has to be approved by them.We need more alternative fuels that can actually be purchased by consumers. We need incentives to produce alternative fuel vechicles. The proposed profits tax is an old style democratic policy. This is the 21th century. We need new thoughts and ideas. How can we turn our abudnace of coal into a clean fuel that can replace our dependence on oil? There is no economist who sees this as viable. What happens if the Federal Highway funds are reduced for the States and therefore projects are halted ? It seems to me that this could reduce employment for the trades and those who support highway and bridge projects. America please do the real math.

Senator Clinton is not all talk like Senator Obama....her Summer Tax Relief plan is what we need immediately, especially for the truck drivers. Then... she has a long term plan. All Senator Obama has been doing is talk, talk, talk...criticizing her while he has no plans of his own. Last week, Senator Clinton voted YES on a bill to increase benefits for Veterans. Both Senators Obama and McCain did not vote. Remember when Senator Obama was an Illinois State Senator, he voted PRESENT instead of Yes or No on over 100 bills submitted. We need someone who can make those difficult decisions that our facing our Country. I am giving my vote to Senator Clinton.

Mr Obama I do not want a President whose claim to fame and great accomplishment is that you know how to slam other people's ideas. Senator Clinton has a comprehansive long term energy plan all written out – You know this sir as it is on her web site. Yet, you rrun this stupid negative ad. if this is your calim to fame, you sir, are not ready to lead this country. as for me and millions more, I will take the $3 – $4 savings every time I fill up at the pump. That is chump change to you I am sure. And as for you attacks on Clinton about her Iran talks - what do you offer in return? Your plan for when Iran nukes another country and kills millions is to set up meetings to talk. I don't think so. I thnk you need more time with Reverend Wrong as that is where your head is at on these issues.

Obama supporters don't need to jump ship and vote for McCain for him to win. All McCain would need is those voters not showing up to the polls at all which is very, very likely. It is funny to watch a political party fall apart because it stands for absolutely nothing.

I think a lot of people are missing the point here. The gas tax cut wont help. They are right when they say the prices will stay the same, the oil companies will take as much money as they can. The true fix is to undo what was done in the 1980's. We need to STOP exporting all of the oil we refine in this country and SELL it in this country. If we used our own oil insted of importing all of what we use, gas prices would be half of what they are now. We need to increase oil production in this country and use our own oil. No more imports. THAT is the solution!

So Clintons plan to save you a grand total of $30 this summer comes at the cost of what? Loss of 9 Billion dollars for road repairs, loss of 30,000 construction jobs, worse roads to drive to work on resulting in traffic slow downs, resulting in more gas burned while stuck in traffic. And let's not forget the rise in car repair bills, from various damages caused to our vehicles from driving on these unrepaired roads. Is all of this worth the $10 a month you'd save (well not actually save, because we'd just put $.18 a gallon more gas in our cars at the pump, and extra 3/4 gallon per fill up)? Dont fall for it America. Is this the type of leadership we can look forward to with Hillary in charge?

Surprise, surprise – another day, another pander from Clinton.

I agree wholeheartedly, LT. Barack Obama grew up in a single-parent household, in which at one point his mother received food stamps. Hillary Clinton grew up in a two-parent household with a stay-at-home mom and participated in Young Republicans as a college student. And people think Barack Obama is the more elitist of the two?? I suppose because he's a black man, he's supposed to be running around sounding like Jesse and Al.

A gas tax holiday is a short-term fix and anyone with some sense knows it. Furthermore, it's is not cost-free. It will cost us more in the long run through amortization. A president needs to think on a more global scale, i.e. scaling back our dependence on foreign oil and creating incentives for increased fuel effiency on vehicles.

Please people don't forget that Hillary Clinton grew up as a Republican because her parents were Republicans and worked on Barry Goldwater's Presidential campaign in 1964.

Hillary is nothing but and still a Republican.

Vote for her and you will get another 4 years of Bush term.

Obama 08 and 12

you want the gas prices to go down – everyone cut their driving time by 1/3 or 1/2. Truckers just stop driving – even for one week – then you will see things change- because if the truckers stop driving everything in the country will come to a screeching halt!!!

Once again, what we get from Obama and his cronies is rhetoric, rather than a sensible plan of action. Obama is all ego and arrogance and no action. But then again, he doesn’t need to worry about putting gas in his car, I'm sure he can find help doing that, much as he did finding help purchasing a home he could not afford.
I have never supported a republican for any office, but if Obama is the nominee, I will be happy to support McCain. Anyone but Obama in 08!!

This is sad, There is one person running for President that defied the odds. Raised by a single parent at one point, on food stamps at one point, took advantage of the American dream and made something of himself, and somehow was made into a ELITEST, that's rediculous. A man born to a white woman and a black man and raised by white grandparents, but he's a RACIST. How rediculous is that? Barack Obama is said to be a liar, Hillary fought in Bosnia. The most rediculous thing to say is he has bad judgement because of Rev Wright. Let's see what is worse. Clinton voted for the War, and now has the blood of the American Warfighter on her hands.(The War happens to be Issue #1 to me) The dumbest thing Ive seen posted on these blogs is that people will vote McCain before Obama. If you can forgive Clinton for things she has done in the past.... that is absolutely ok. I sure a hell will vote for her before McCain. You're not a democrat , you're a fool. DEMOCRATES UNITE!

How much did Clinton pay CNN to run that propaganda piece for her? The title indicated criticism of Clinton but over half of the substantive sentences in the article were directly quoted attacks on Obama by the clinton campaign. CNN is sinking so low.

why didn't we have obama's ad first then Hillary fires back!

Sorry -- but we're poor, and I still think $25-30 is a drop in the bucket, and I don't buy this nonsense from other poor folks saying how it would really help them out.
If you're that poor, how is it that you can afford a car and car insurance? That's not a $30 proposition; that is hundreds and hundreds of dollars, even with a used car.
Bottom line: many blue-collar folks ARE less educated and easily duped. This is one example.

hamstring May 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET wrote:

Hey Obama, just 18 cents a gallon would save me $8.00 per week. that might not sound like a lot of money for an elitist like yourself, but it would mean that my kids could actually have milk to go with thier cereal!!!!
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So the fact that you are buying 144 gallons of gas a week is not an issue? Even if you had two cars...both with 20 gallon tank...your saying you have to "fill up" every day...sound like you have bigger issues...

The only "bogus gimmick" we see here is the big speech we got that Obama did not want to be part of "politics as usual"... Thats a joke.
At least, from the publics perspective, Senator Clinton has BOTH a long term plan AGAINST the oil companies and some potential short term relief (yes $8. – $10. dollars counts when your not a millionaire) and what exactly is Senator B.H. Obama offering? NOTHING AT ALL...

“I’m not going to put my lot in with economists,” Clinton told George Stephanopolous on ABC’s ‘This Week’ after he asked her to name a single economist supporting her plan. “If we actually did it right, if we had a president who used all the tools of the presidency, we would design it in such a way that it would be implemented effectively.”

There she goes again. The audicity to "dictate" a country without the say of experts working hand in hand in developing sound alternatives. This attitude continues to confirm my feeling that Hillary is not running for presidency but rather dictatorship! One Hitler, Castro, and Marcus is enough. We certaintly don't need a she-man for president!

To Hamstring:
please explain to me how Obama,who is from a single mother who at times had to resort to food stamps, hadno medical insurance, is an elitist compared to snooty,wealthy over 90 million dollars Hellary.That one boggles the mind.

It's OK for Obama to go negative, but when Hillary does it it's not!!

i want my 30 cents a day break, i dont care how i get it, it might not be much to some, but it's more than zero, that's my political math

It is sad that Hillary and much of the media believe that the voters in Indiana and North Carolina are too stupid to see through the Gas Holiday. Everyone knows it will likely raise the price of gas in the near future, cost as many as 300,00 construction jobs, and seriously halt road repairs on our highways and intrastructure(remember
Minneapolis) while saving the average driver approximately $.30 a day.
But most people say it will probably work because the voters are not smart enough to understand such complex issues. I believe Hillary is in for a rude awakening and is seriously underestimating the American people. She does not understand this is not 1992 and the American people are ready for real change and real solutions and will not fall for such obvious political pandering.

COME ON OBAMA SUPPORTER............OBAMA VOTE FOR IT 2 TIMES NOW HE IS AGAINST IT.LIKE ALWAYS EITHER HE VOTE FOR PRESENT OR WAIT TILL HILLARY COME UP A PLAN AND IDEA THEN HE ATTACK AGAINST IT.BUT STILL NO PLAN.HE ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPEN.HE IS FOOLING YOUR .I MEAN TO BE HONEST HE IS SMART ON THAT PART,HE WILL NOT STAND UP FIRST WITH PLAN HE WAIT THEN ATTACK AND THE GO BACK AND WAIT AGAIN FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO DO THE WORK FOR HIM.HE IS TRYING TO STAY ON THE SAFE SIDE.HE IS TRYING NOT TO SHOW IS TRUE COLOR AND WHEN EVER HE HAVE TO COME OUT OF HIS COMFORT ZONE HE TALK WITH NO SUBSTANCE.EXAMPLE IN PENSSYLVANIA HE WAS TAKEN OUT OF HIS COMFORT ZONE THEN HE CAME OUT WITH THAT STUPID REMARKS.EVEN THE LAST DEBATE,HIS PASTOR STORY WAIT UNTILL THE LAST MINUTE , THE REZKO STORY HOW MANY TIME HE CHANGES THAT STORY.ETC...HILLARY IS BREAKING HER HEAD HOW TO HELP THE CONTRY OBAMA IS HAVING A FREE RIDE.YOU SEE WHY HE IS HAVING ALL THOSE BACK-UP BECAUSE THEY KNOW WITH HILLARY THEY CANNOT SPIN HER AROUND THEIR FINGER BECAUSE SHE KNOWS THEM WELL.BUT WITH OBAMA THEY CAN DO THAT, HE IS NEW THEY KNOW HE HAVE NO SUBSTANCE AND NO EXPREINCE SO THEY CAN BEND HIM AND FROM HIM.FOR THEM OBAMA IS A KID WHO NEED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLICTICS AND THEY WILL HELP HIM BUT THEY BENIFICT FROM HIM.THATS POLICTIC SO WAKE UP, BE REALISTIC.

Obama voted for the Bush/Cheney energy bill. Obama is a joke.

Charlotte,

I am referring to your statement where you were asking for Obama's plan. Well, he has it on his energy plan in his blue print.

Yes, he's good at talking, giving speeches and AS WELL AS putting words into ACTION. He has more legislature records as compared to Hillary Clinton. Browse thru TIME.com. You can find it there.

Charlotte, I am an outsider but from what I see, learn, compare and contrast, try to understand on both Hillary and Obama's plan, both of them are good and America should be proud to have them both but I have to say Obama is much more impressive and a top-notch work. I have brought some of their plans, energy, environmental plan, Iraq war among others, a discussion among my collegues at work and they argue the same too.

Charlotte, you need to open up your mind and see what this Man (Obama) could do to your country. Be Bless! Cos your country produces one of the best intelligent young mind in the World.

So people, do not critize or put mud on Obama or Hillary, cos if you do, you are simply killing the best and clever breed that America has ever produced.

For 28 bucks I give you Summer Road Construction layoffs, an unsafe public bridge or two for your family without healthcare and I get your vote in return. Deal?

PS: You may still pay the same amount for gas, it's kinda not guaranteed to go down, so about that $28 bucks over three months, I'm only saying I'll try to get the Texan Commander in Chief to sign a windfall tax on oil companies in the next 21 days.

Fine print: eh, I forgot to mention the House Speaker doesn't agree with me.

Pandering, Pandering, Pandering....

Clinton is treating the good people of NC and Indiana like idiots. This is a VERY small tip of her iceberg yet to be seen. DON'T FALL FOR IT NC & IN!!

Another ploy at getting the "Stupid" vote by Hillary. To those without economic sense, eliminating this tax will "artificially" increase demand and thus increase the price right back to where it was.

Gee...according to my calculator I would save a whopping $5.40 over 3 months...not even enough to buy another super latte -:)

HRC is a joke...she won't listen to economis, just like she didn't read the reports before voting for the war....sounds Bush like to me!!!!

I guess she thinks only she has all the answers and to hell with everyone else.

Please NC & IN put an end to this nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He opposes the gas tax holiday NOW because we've tried it BEFORE in Illinois and it failed. "The Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission estimated that the state lost $175 million in revenues during the six-month period." So should he be in favor of something that was tried and failed before? Multiply the lost revenues in one state by 50. That seems like stupidity to me. And hamstring, what about those 300,000 workers who will have no cereal nor milk for their kids once their jobs are gone? In order to pay for the tax cut, the government would have to cut back on highway construction and maintenance or find some other way of plugging the shortfall in revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. Just so you can save $8.00 a week? Hardly seems worth the Cheese.

People that think that the 40 dollars or so that they save over the summer is enough to justify the dubious economics of the gas tax holiday should consider this. Find a way to drive 5 miles fewer per day. You're smart, I'm sure you can do it. If you get 20 mpg, that will save you $16 per month once gas hits $4/gal. Plus you can do it all year long. That's about $200 per year.

Or you could take 18 cents a gallon for 10 weeks and complain that the government is doing anything to make your life easier.

hey for all those in favor of the gas tax break.

if they lets say cut it by 18 cents

the increased demand for gas would raise the price of gas by 9 cents

and now you only save 9 cents
but the price increase rate will also go up

meaning the 9 cents saved will shrink before the summer is over.

stupid stupid stupid idea.

$4.00 a gallon is nothing. I live in Germany where it is almost $8.00 a gallon. They should raise prices in the US to $8.00 and then maybe people will take public transportation.

To Hamstring:

$8.00 a week? So you pump almost 45 gallons a gas a week? Maybe you should get rid of your gas guzzler and get a car that get 25-30 mpg. It is your own fault you can't afford milk...

Hillary knows very well that such a proposal is very unlikely to get through Congress, so of course it's a gimmick. Whatever sounds good to the unquestioning ear, eh Hillary?
McCain's proposal is even more idiotic. The revenue generated by the gas tax goes toward repairing highways, interstates, etc. He wants to simply forego that revenue. Tell that to the people who died or were injured when the I35 bridge collapsed in the Twin Cities.
The race for alternative fuel sources has to be regarded as a top priority of the next administration. No more empty rhetoric!

The whopping $0.18/gallon that Sen.'s Clinton and McCain propose would save the average gas fueled (not hybrid) car driver a whole $30 for the entire summer. Meanwhile, the $0.18/gallon goes to funding road commission work and over 300,000 jobs. Cut that and the economy gets even worse. I have to side with the slew of economists who say that is PANDERING.

Not surprising, $28 is peanuts to any ELITIST.

The working people need every help they can get.

When and how will Obama lower the price of Gas? If ever.

Obama endorsed a gas tax holiday in Illinois when in the Senate. He voted for this holiday 3 times. One of the few issues that he actually took a stand on and voted for, instead of his usual "present" vote. He is the biggest flip-flopper of them all. He actually joked that he wanted his name on a sign at every gas pump touting his vote for the holiday. Imagine, gas was only $2.00 a gallon then. What else do you expect from a politician who changes his positions as the wind changes directions.

Infact some people can be blind supporters even if the person they are supporting is against their wishes.All eceonomists in this world says HRC gas holiday presents more harm than good,you still so much attached to her even if it means your jobs.If she dont listen now,then when is she going to listen.Obama on the other hand has proved his good judgement once again that ,it is the interest of Americans that matters to him.Please dont vote against your interest all in the name of sentiment and anger.Vote for positive change.
OBAMA 08

Rick Hennen May 4th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Do you think someone like Hillary Clinton really cares about saving aneone gas money, its a gimmick!!! she wants your vote thats it.. Clintons made 106 mill last year she has never seen a gas pump up close until the other day when she was pandering for votes. She looked at like it was something from outerspace. Why can"t CNN find some tax experts or econmists and have them explain to Hillary that it won"t work, you will save $30 bucks now but your kids will pay it back in 20 years with interest i wonder how much that would be
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clearly clinton "cares" i believe it's obama that said NO to the gas tax so obviously he's the one that doesn't "care" secondly: clinton has alreay stated how she's going to pay for this gas tax "holiday" and no jobs will be lost if this plan is paid for from the oil companies like she says she's going to do: i think it's funny last night i was watching obama and clinton speaking on the same stage and obama says "we need to take on the oil companies and tax them" yet he opposes clintons plan completely which includes the wind fall profits tax???? thats interesting... lol it's pretty clear only people that support obama think this is a bad idea - not everyone in this country makes 50k a year or even 20k a year and if you think an extra 30 dollars or even more in some cases if you drive bigger distances isn't much then you're clueless that 30 dollars helps the "little people" get by with an extra loaf of bread or gallon of milk it's about time everyone quit thinking about their OWN situation in put themselves in someone elses situation DOING SOMETHING NOW until clinton is president is better than doing NOTHING regardless of the amount of money you save: every little bit counts and NOTHING is exactly what obama has offered to do atleast hillary doing this shows she truly is committed to doing every LITTLE and BIG thing possible to save money for the people who need it most in this country
WTG HILLARY!!!

Gee, where do you think I should spend my 30-cents today?

I can understand anything-to-get-a-vote Hillary Clinton pushing a sophmoric, stupid and ridiculous stunt like a gas tax holiday, but McCain? I thought he had a few shreds of honesty and decency.

I hope folks in Indiana and N. Carolina aren't buying this nonsense. I hope on Tuesday they are a lot smarter than the greater than 50% of democratic voters in the great state of Pennsylavania and see through yet another charade put forth by the Clinton BS machine.

So what will be Hillary's explaination when the gax tax is reinstituted and the pricetakes an 18.4 cent per gallon increase in one day. Oh yeah, this is on top of all of the normal gas increases that will happen over the summer. Wake up and look long term people!

I'm so sick and disgusted by Sen. Clinton's FALSE pandering regarding her tax holiday is just nothing but a bogus LIE. First of ALL, do you honestly think George Bush is going to allow such a tax break on his loved oil buddies? Are you Mucho Loco? Sen. Clinton KNOWS she has NO authority to make such a promise, but she continues to insult the intelligence of the American People by thinking we are so stupid to believe her pandering promises. Maybe that's why she gets the votes of the people who are blue-collar WHITE voters who don't keep up with the news and aren't as tech-savvy as mainstream Americans. Families that are not computer literate, etc. Those are the people she focuses in on, these are families that just don't know better and just don't have ALL the facts.

What a shame that Sen. Clinton is knowingly "selling out" the American People YET AGAIN with her false promises!

What does that surprise me? I mean just when I think this woman has NO SHAME she proves that she will DO ANYTHING AND STOOP TO ANY LEVELS POSSIBLE to sell the American People OUT!!!

She's nothing more but a sell out!!! She would see Bill, Chelsea and her own mother if it meant winning!!

That kind of quality and character in a person is the most scariest, because it speaks to their "shady" character and integrity.

It's sooooooo obvious that Sen .Clinton has NO INTEGRITY. She will step on and roll over anyone that gets in her way and that includes YOU and ME and families all over this country.

She proves that the same old "do anything, say anything" Washington politics are alive and well and she's the driver on the bus of DISGRACE!!!!

She's NOT the Hillary "I'm the fighter", she's become the "Hillary of DiSGRACE"!!!!

I don't think America can take anymore disgraceful Presidents!!!

Good morning (C)linton (N)ews (N)etwork...Are you going to report today that Obama picked up a huge super delegate today. Also are you going to mention his rebound in the CBS poll, or the fact that he leads again in the Gallup and Rasmussum polls, or are you going to continue with your pro Hillery and anti Obama endless stream of articles.

Cannot comment in that it wasn't fair to ask Hillory a serious question at 3:00 am

If Hillary's solution is bad, does Obama have a better one for this gas crisis? nothing again, just talk as usual. This guy is really full of it. Nothing to offer but just a dream, and we don't live in a dreamland.

in my humble opintion the gas tax holiday is a joke, robbing peter to pay paul..that money is for roads and bridges so we want the same thing that happened in minn. to happen all over the country ? and i really dont think that you can buy cereal and milk for eight bucks were do you shop milk is almost 4.00 and ceral is about four if you have to pay taxes on food like i do i wouldn't have enough.

Alert : Word has it that Obama has a new ad on it's way ...to counter Hillery's gas giveaway.. NC gets free fried chicken all summer long .

only an elitist thinks putting money back into my pocked doesn't help me. Bought a gallon of milk lately?

This is quintessential Hillary. Figure out what people want to hear and tell them exactly that. Ignore the facts, they only get in the way of good spin. It is so sad that so many people fall for this. She is a master at this. Obama is terrible at it, absolutely terrible. He will tell you the truth even though it’s unpopular. He knows everybody would love to hear that he is cutting gas taxes, but he won’t do it because it’s BS. If Hillary becomes President, we will hear lies spun as never before.

30 cents a day is really going to ease my pain. in fact, i'm planning a big trip this summer to take advantage of that humongous savings. anyone that would benefit from an additional 30 cents a day is probably not even driving a car right now and not feeling the pain of the high gas prices. This so called relief is so minor in the short term and will no doubt raise the price of gas even further so that when it's over, the price of gas will be much higher than it was before the holiday so any mediocre gains will be wiped out by paying higher prices (of course that's after the convention so it won't matter to her if the prices are higher then). Unfortunately as PT Barnum says a sucker is born every minute and she's appealing to them. I wish people would just do the math themselves and honestly think that 30 cents a day will make a difference in their lives?? I just hope the superdelegates use a little intelligence, a little common sense. she's thrown the proverbial kitchen sink awhile ago....i'm not sure what she's slinging now but it smacks of b/s.

Clinton's absolutely right.
He said yesterday she was on the side of special interest's
in Washington, that's such a bold face lie but it's all he's
got, he has no idea what he's doing, he'll destroy this country
if he get's in.
White people voting for him had better wake up, he has the
same view's as his father, mentor Pastor Whight.
Hillery's the only chance we have, seriously.

Keep on trucking, the moment of truth is around the corner.

Without any doubt 'Obama' will be the nominee. But as a true democrat, we have to be supportive and polite to our democratic all candidiates. This is a free country, and she has full right to contest. Though I am a strong supporter of 'Obama', but would request all my fellow 'democrats, to please be and remain strongly united to make sure that we have the "Democratic" president in white house.

A.M.
Houston, Texas

It seems when ever we are offered a break we end up paying for it later. Obama has it right, he has thought this thru. He's not using gimmicks like she is just looking for votes. Once again your line of thinking is with the republicans ( throw the dog a bone). You have set out to destroy the Democratic party and when we are in Iran under McCaine you can thank yourself. When it comes to a smear campaign you and Bill are tops. With all the damage that has been done to this country from our economy to world opinion, we really cannot afford that invaluable experience that you and McCaine share. I hope to have the opportunity to vote for Obama!
Art

uneducated whites...what's really wrong with the country....

Hillary needs to quit the now , she is not going to win I wonder what the heck she thinks, may be you morons need to stop vote for her so we can start focus on the GOP. Super delegate can not overtune will of the people please stop drama now by voting for her,the whole world is watching us wondering how stupid we are for keep on voting for someone lying about sniper fire in Bosnia , focusing on Obama pastor while our dollar get weaker daily. We need to stop ignorance and and tyring to keep with the world before we see our beloved country become Third world!

I don't care where I can get some relief. If it's suspending the gas tax for a short time....so be it!

Everyone is hung up on a saving of $30.00 well that only applies if you don't commute 100 miles rountrip 5 days a week like some people have to do. And the saving for truckers would lower food costs.

I guess we'll find out on Tuesday who is right and who is wrong!

Did any of Hillary supporters ever consider that her deceptive tactics and lies to paint Mr. Obama as a muslim, un-patrotic, un-amercan, and apert of some Black People movement to destroy the American people. "Ms. Clinton did not quat the last aaccusation, but has used her deceptive responses to support the therory.

These hateful perceptions put forwarded and supported by the Clinton's have placed the very safty and lives of the Obama and thier childrens lives at risk.

She has given no moral thought or consideration to the repercousioins of these stataments and the effects they could have on the lives of the children of Michelle and Barak Obama.

This is the same woman who claims she loves the children of the United States.

Maybe this need to care for children goes out the window when it comes to Hillary need for Power.

Just a thought I had when some challenge me in regards to my disregard for Rev Wright message, I responded to th argument, that there was no diffrernce to Hillary speeches that polarize and induce FEAR and Hatred into the political spectrum.

YOU CAN SAY WHATEVER HRC. CAUSE ME AND MY NEIGHBOR VOTING FOR OBAMA.

rhetoric! I misspelled it.

Obama is right about the gas tax. people dont be fooled.

The Clinton Campaign idiots kill me. And why isn't she winning over the African American vote? Because they see straight threw her conniving a%% and realize she is a snake that will do and say anything to spin and twist anything to win.

I wouldn't vote for this woman if it between her and Ross Perot!!!

Snipe snipe, snipe, snipe snipe. As if any of these candidates are allowed to tell the truth anyway, snipe snipe snipe snipe. Filthy games, for a filthy political system, filthy results, and America continues to slide toward economic and ethical suicide. Hey Rev. Wright, thanks for having the Audacity to tell the truth for a change. Now we see, that this country is far too gone to recognize what that is...........thank you Rev. Wright, many of us know the difference between "hate" and the cold, hard, truth!! Hey, Centalized News Network, believe in free speech? Let's see if you'll print this "unpopular" point of view.

Barack Obama is grappling at straws, and only because
Hilary Clinton is presenting them to him left right and
center. I am so proud of how he handles her rheoric...
dare i say her desperate appeals? Goodness, I am
a Republican no more. I am for Obama.

And when people lose their jobs, when the plant closes, you don't just lose your job, you lose your healthcare. And you lose your pension. AND MORE THAN THAT YOU LOSE YOUR SENSE OF WHO YOU ARE AND YOUR PLACE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR SENSE OF DIGNITY."

Senator Obama is 'paying the price' a bit, as this is his first foray into national politics.

His problem is, that while his position is absolutely correct, when 'vetted,' it is the 'play-dough' of abuse ... it can be molded in so many ways.

Often, maturity in a political candidate can be defined by silence ... understanding that being 'right' is a liability, if spoken.

In my view, this is the first time Sen. Obama's 'handlers' have made a major gaffe ... they would have been better off suggesting that a gas tax holiday is an 'option,' but before they commit, they would want to consider other means of relief.

In the end, you have to admire someone who speaks from the 'gut,' where consequences are secondary, regardless of stakes. Obama is the right guy.

Another Clinton’s cigar in the form of gas tax vacation.

This is the reason I don’t like the Clintons: they are smart, slick and highly educated, but they use their intelligence to trick people and appear good to the very people they are taking advantage of. This is how most people end up smoking Clinton’s cigar.

Hilary counts on her firmest belief that voters are stupid and that she can sell them anything only if SHE PRESENTS IT as helpfull. Go away Hilary, and give your family 30 cents a day and make them happy with that. Please don't take care of my hurts, otherwise I have a sense that will hurt me even more. Just please go away!

Thank you California Lady!

I seriously doubt someone with as much money as Clinton can really understand the difference between buying milk or putting gas in the car to get to work.

Give Me a Break!!

I like the 58 year old white lady. And yes I do believe there are "typical white people" out there using Rev Wright as an excuse to cover up their own narrow mindedness.

They would not have voted for him anyway. Besides that Rev Wright is not a new concept . Did you not hear CHRIS ROCK "An old black man hates your guts". I have plenty of uncles and older cousins who think like this guy and I still have enough new age character to judge people by the content of their character.

Stick to the issues people! Our Schools! This foreclosure nightmare! Health care for starters.

To Hillary:

Quit selling your snake oil, we're not buying it.

DEFINITION OF SNAKE OIL:
the most common usage of the phrase is as a derogatory term for compounds offered as medicines which implies that they are fake, fraudulent, or ineffective. The expression is also applied metaphorically to any product with exaggerated marketing but questionable or unverifiable quality.

The gas tax is a joke. I live in IL and personally know that this doesn't work. Sen. Obama admitted that it was a mistake that he voted for and now knows that it doesn't work because of the experience that he learned from our state. The operative word here is he "learned" and gained experience from it. That being said– I wouldn't want a gas tax holiday at the expense of roads and bridges that we all travel on each and everyday. If you wonder if it is worth it just look back at the last bridge collapse on interstate 35 . I certainly would pay higher taxes if it meant that my family and I would never have to experience something like that in our lifetime. Even if there were a gas tax holiday the oil companies will just raise the prices just like they are doing daily right now. This is just a political game to get votes. Get real.

Hillary is a Marxist. That's the real scandal, not just a specific and rather idiotic gas tax proposal.

Unfortunately a man we thought would be amazing has turned out to be much less than that. His compatriots and decisions result in flawed judgement. Not a good candidate for President. He hasn't even been completely vetted – but come the Fall he will be. There is so much trembling under the surface with his terrorist connections his cousin Odinga in Kenya for whom he campaigned resulting in bloodshed and Christians being burned alive in their church when Odinga did not win the election. It is important for Americans to stand up bravely and not let anybody tell them to be afraid. We are much stronger than that. Thanks for reading. All you have to do is google Obama – Odinga – Rezko – Ayers – Auchi.....the list is endless.

If Clinton is a lot like Bush and McCain, maybe all 14 million of her backers should vote for McCain then if Obama steals the nomination. Calling Hillary Bush only splits the party even more, but then Obama people aren't really dems, they belong to the Obama party which I want no part of.

Stick to your principals, Obama!
You will win because of your integrity; it is shown best in these situations. Clinton and McCain take the easy game – trying to buy votes for about $30 a piece!
Let's hope everyone has been awakened over the past four years and won't be fooled!

Where is your proposal to help out American people, Obama?

Stop just talking about lifting up America, stop just yelling "Yes, We Can", please show me your plan, show me that you can bring America up!

Go Hilliary!

No candidate has proposed eliminating 30 billion dollars in tax subsidies fed to the oil companies each year. Why not? because all three are in the pockets of oil lobbyists. It is socialism for the rich and free enterprise for the poor. Black kids are sleeping with rats in Chicago because draft dodger Clinton signed the Welfare Reform Bill while he continues to feed at the public trough for free. I suppose that Hellary had some input on that at 3 a.m. in the morning.

Is the current gas problem in the United States an appropriate basis for a presidential candidate's campaign strategy?

Why aren't Obama and Clinton talking about far more important (at this time) issues such as global warming (which might determine the survival of humanity) or the cessation of wars, particularly those that cause rape and starvation?

Why are they dealing only with current events?

We need more depth, folks!

Hillary will win Indiana by at least 5% and may even win North Carolina.

I thought Obama was going to take the high road and not lower himself to these kind of ads! No one calls him on it! He is all talk

I hope that the American people can see through HRC's BS I was a Clinton supporter until I saw her for the liar she truly is. I hope my home state of NC or my now neighboring state of IN does not fall for the HRC fin machine! People are making Dr. Wright an issue at the end of the day Sen. Obama didn’t say those things and I don’t think we should EVER hold someone responsible for another persons words! If you're going to do that remember the Clintons were in bed with Dr. Wright long before Sen. Obama met him

Ignore the Economists? Nuke Iran? Hilary's sounds more like a Hugo Chaves every day; shameless populism and driven by an insatiable thirst for power. As the nation teeters on the edge of recession, and the finest soldiers in the world are being sacrificed toward no clear end, we don't need a "Rocky" for president, regardless of how big their testicles are. America needs a leader who's got the vision and wisdom to tell us what we need to hear, not what we want to here. Bill Clinton was a great president because he understood that listening to the economists mattered, and he gave us the straight truth about the sacrifice that getting a grip on our finances would require.

Clinton will not listen to economists on the gas tax sham?

Why is she not telling us how many bridges and roads will not be improved for that imaginary gas tax "relief?" She is not serious – just pandering to the uninformed voters.

How we are sure Clinton will listen to other experts – military, State Department, etc., leaders and other experts?

Say anything, do anything to get elected!

one more thing?......i thought this forum was moderated?????

how do you allow BS like California Lady's to make it on here?...

People,

This tax cut is stupid. Oil companies will continue to raise prices with or without the tax cut. You won't save any money, Hill won't be able to raise taxes on the oil companies and several construction workers will lose jobs.

Election gimmick, please don't fall for it.

Hillary, has never cared much for truth, and substance.
Seemed odd to me at the time, but when Bill Clinton's approval rating was high even in the Monica commotion, Hillary scored low.
The last thing we need now is another Chicken Hawk, to start a war.
She is more like Bush than McCain! Notice the strut, and all these,
gosh awful proposals. When questioned, watch, well I have just made a proposal addressing that? The funny thing about, she and
McCain, neither could get the gas tax holiday by Memorial Day?
The laws should be changed and let Hillary & John run jointly, and count both of their totals together, against Obama, by Nov. and all
of HRC' scandal's come out, and Jonh's flip-flops, Obama could beat them both. Have a nice day.

I am for the gas tax break we are having 1 of the busiest holidays for familes traveling around the country and that is Memorial Day I do think gas tax is a great idea.

To Lana native American Cherekee Indian Women,
just wanted to say you want be saving 20.00 a month and not quite
10.00 a month it will be more like 28.00 from momorial day to labor
day it sounds like it more than what it really is and could cost every
body more money in the long run. Hillary and Mccain are either short
sighted or trying only to earn votes in hillarys case.

Obama has NO PLANS!!!!!!!!!

I don't think this will get posted, but we have this and other great media outlet to thank for this mess we find ourself in. The news media has made almost a half of a billion dollars in this compain season.alone "compain reform" It is no wounder we are descussing 18 cent gas cut per gallon. " let them eat cake" I am a OBAMA supporter but think it is time the American public get the goverment it wants, " dumbing down of America" I use these catch phraise because they apply to our place in time now. History will judge us fairly even if we treat ourself badly.. We are creating our legacy for history to judge us. Rember our history, so you will not repeat it in ignorance.

An American

Just checked out that Peter Paul site, and I was unclear about one thing. . .maybe someone more familiar with the case could answer: is he in jail for his securities fraud or not? I know from law school that 10b-5 violations can be jailable offenses, but I wasn't sure in Paul's case if he ever went to jail for them.

I couldn't figure out if there was any kind of criminal charges alongside Paul's admission of guilt in violating federal law for activities not relating to any Clinton.

Thanks!

It amazes me how anybody with a brain can back Obama. Anyone who had a dad that raised a child up in Islamic teaching, then had 20 years of the Wright preaching hatred has to be sypathetic to Islamic principles and care nothing for common people. He says he didn't know Wright as well as he should have, how can he know what's going on around him as President when he doesn't know what his kids are being taught under such a radical.

McCain concerns me to the point of worrying a bit.
Hillary scares me – her lies defy common sense.
Obama completely terrifies me, can we survive him?

For all of you Obama supporters who react indignantly when Obama is accused of being elitist, a quick suggestion. You may want to stop pointing out that Hillary supporters 'did not go to college' every five seconds, implying that they're too stupid to be able to fully evaluate her rhetoric. Obama is supposed to be the fresh voice, yet he is the one who is accusing her of 'going against the general consensus'. If you don't think that is funny, don't go to college.

I am post-graduate, have an IQ in the 160's, yet somehow I am still not smart enough to understand why anyone would fall for Obama's cliched rhetoric. For Obama to accuse Clinton of pandering, is SURELY the pot calling the kettle black.

"Hey Obama, just 18 cents a gallon would save me $8.00 per week. that might not sound like a lot of money for an elitist like yourself, but it would mean that my kids could actually have milk to go with thier cereal!!!!"

Hey genius what the hell are you going to do when the gas goes back up after the three month reprieve? When the demand for gas encourages the oil companies to raise the prices. Because there will be no tax consumers have to pay, the oil companies are within their rights to raise the price accordingly. But simple minded people like yourself who don't realize that by the time Clinton is done you won't be able to afford the cereal or the milk by the general election, but by that time it will be too late, because you will the choice of voting for old Bush (McCain) and Bush in a skirt (Clinton). Also, how in the heck does Clinton get off calling anyone an elitists? She was the first lady of Arkansas, the First Lady of the US and then a US Senator. How in touch with the common person is she? When was the last time she pumped her own gas? Ask yourself these questions before you take such easy bait. People like yourself is screw it up for the rest of us selling your vote cheap. At least hold out for something better like Clinton I mean Bush, I mean uh Clinton does.

Gas tax paid by the oil company for us. Isn't it about time the gas companies paid back to the community instead of donating significant amount to Obama. Obama has no choice but to criticize Clinton to protect his money base. Why are Obama supporters up in arms with short-term break in gas price. Every little thing will help. As far as economists, some of them can't even tell if we are in recession or getting into one or getting out of one. If you believed in economists, this country would have gone down the deep whole and never get out.

I did listen to Senator Obama's speech tonight and know that China is going to own more of the god ole USA if he is elected. He going to lower income tax on everybody except the top 2%–they wll pay more. Those rich white people are not going to pay for health care for all, education from crib through PHds, roads, bridges, food and housing for the poor, everything Uncle Sam pays for now. Obama seems to be playing the role of Robin Hood and it will not work.
Barack Obama was fortunate for his family and his education. Seems other people paid his way–he certainly did not sweat his way through college. Senator Obama will say anything whether it is feasible or not just to get elected. Lots of talk but no real substance.

Cutting the tax is a Wright now fix while they work on the oil company breaks. gas is going to go up anyway but not for reasons BO thinks to just make more cash to justify the price break. the tax is also more for the truckers and farmers and delivery and mail and>>>>>>>this will help keep food costs alittle lower. what does Bo want to do give cash for other sources such as what E85 the new cash crop that will break us all bad idea. instead of oilmen we will have overly rich farmers and end up paying 8 bucks for a loaf of bread and $40 for a pizza because no farmers grow wheat anymore because theres more cash in corn? shows the guy doesnt think the whole story and outcome. once again instead of coming up with a smart temporary solution while they fight the oil compainies (thats going to take some time) he bashes others. what a uniter that crosses lines.........

I believe most clinton supporters are less educated, have bigoted views that basically suggest that they are to some degree racist. [don't know what you'd call most blacks that support her. Maybe crazy as all hell!] Once again plenty of people prove that they would cut off their noses to spite their faces. The gas holiday is not the answer. It will serve only to make the problem worse. And yes, Sen. Obama supported a gas tax hold at one point while in the Ill. senate but voted to discountinue it when it proved ineffective. That's what I call wisdom by experience. Maybe i.q. test should be given to potential clinton supporters to determine if they have the faculties to be informed voters. After all, this is the future of the nation that's at stake. Don't take it personally but it goes to the greater question as to how in the hell can anybody knowingly support a bold faced liar?! We tried that with her husband america, remember? Fool me once!

Can we say......politics as usual and there are millions of us who are seeing through all of it. Everyone listen to all of Obama's pitches/speeches and compare them with Hillary and her husband and you can see clearly who is speaking the truth and speaking for you-OBAMA!! He gives her credit when credit is due and then Hillary and her campaign go out an pitch their garbage on Obama....."he's not for the people". You want change-Obama is the only way! I am tired of the politics as usual and for Hillary and her campaign to continue on this path has so turned me off so much that if Obama does not get the nomination, I will not vote (for the first time since 1988).

"Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama May 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

White people, you have no idea how cut-throat and low down black people can be until you have lived with them in the south and have to deal with them every day. Only a black person makes treats if obama isn't nominated.These people have made me truly hate them."

OUCH! RACIST. you must be a card carrying member of the Krazy Klinton Klan.

Obama's emphasis on this gas tax holiday flap is a diversion. What he really doesn't want the media or the voters to focus on is how he got his start in politics by doublecrossing Dr. Alice Palmer, a very respected Illonois state senator who sponsored Obama as a candidate for her state senate seat while she tried a run for Congress. He was what is known as a place holder. When she reclaimed her spot on the ballot, he sent a barrage of lawyers to challenge her petition signatures (and those of three other candidates so he could run unopposed). He stabbed her in the back and now she's campaigning for Hillary. Obama's tactics are ruthless and he will throw anyone under the bus, so to speak, in order to win. Check it out, people.

Wow... Hillary is going to ignore the economists... the experts. That sounds a lot like GW ignoring the Generals and military tactitians.

God had better bless America if she or John fall into the Presidency.

What a short sighted, lying,, archaic cave-woman.

"Just an Opinion" - don't be such a bore - some of the more irrational, fear driven folks I've met have their Masters hanging on the wall.

the man is not a elitist so i hope all you quit riding the hillary clinton band wagon. like i said befor if you know your mind is made up why bother to listen to anything mr obama says. so tell me how can a man be from a broken home, be on food stamp and be call a elitist he should be call inspirational because if he can do other people can do. i think for my self and i do not follow a crowd and just because some one call you a elitist do not mean every comments have to be about that.. i do not think most people realize ms clinton do not pump her own gas, she have people opening doors for her threws out her life and do not forget the $109 million dollar earned. remember mr obama just came on the scene. so is ms clinton just like us normal people or can she be labeled a elitist too. becareful what you call someone and stop letting other people think for you all the clinton supporter. yes i am a obama supporter but even if clinton get the nomination i still will vote for her. getting a democrat in office should be our main goal as democrat so what if the person who get us their may not be the canidate you support it should be about all of us not just one person, lets all come together as democrat this is to important to let anger or bias get in the way

Regulate the oil companies.Our good friends in Saudia Arabia pay 46 cents a gal.and our enimies in Argentina pay 16 cents a gal.

Why is it when Obama points out something about Hillarys' flawed ideas there's a few sentences about what he piont is but then she responds and the media gives her center stage by printing what she said in entire paragraphs, the same in video clips, and sound bites, I mean itsike theresthis whole thing of the media influencing the vote by helping her along by giving her more time in every venue. No matter how hard the Media tries to help her by giving her more airtime, sentences, and sound bites, America doesn't need a President that will tear up for a vote or any time things are not going their wayCan you imagine Russian President Putin making our President tear up over say...missle defense, or North Korea starts to play games again with Nuclear weapons that they already have. Cry over POSSIBLY losing a primary race, do you think then tears r appropriate over a global issue? Pick one..any one, and lets all have a teary pity party, WAKE UP America. PLEASE!!!!!

TALK VS ACTION
SPEECHES VS SOLUTIONS
RHETORIC VS RESULTS

ENOUGH SAID

I just don't get it: are people that ignorant and narrow-minded? People keep challenging senator Obama because of his lack of experience and when he demonstrates it, it goes unrecognized.

The reason senator Obama is against this gas tax holiday is because he has learned from his mistakes: he voted for a similar break at the pump in Illinois and saw the consequences of it (prices weren't reduced but remained the same and jobs were lost because of the lack of fiscal revenue). He is drawing on his experience to avoid putting you in a situation that will hurt you in the long run. Why can't you understand that? Is the notion of long term relief something that only intelligent people get? I hope not or this country is lost...

As usual, Americans cue up for their bread crumbs, ready to string up anyone that threatens their pile. Well, before you pillory Obama for stealing your pennies, people, realize what he does: that you'll pay it all back plus more starting in September. Wise up!

This is ridiculous. She is pandering and she is doing it because the electorate, apparently, is not intelligent enough to know. Her proposal is bad policy whether it allows your kids to have milk with their cereal or provides you some other benefit.

Also, not listening to the economists, the experts, sounds a lot like our current President.

Charlotte, no you could not!

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Cutting the gas tax is a ridiculous short-term solution to a serious problem. It's sad that Clinton has resorted to Bush/McCain tactics in her bid for the democratic nomination. Once the tax is cut it will be extremely difficult to bring it back in meaning a loss in revenue that could be used to fund alternative fuel research or subsidize public transportation, if the earmark is changed. But of course, this is just what we should expect from Clinton and her politics of 'craftiness'.

People who didn't go to college are the majority of Clinton's supporters. They are going to like this gas tax holiday because they aren't going to be able to understand that it won't benefit them because of their lack of education. Not trying to be rude....just stating a fact.

Personally, I find the gas tax holiday offensive. They (McClinton) think we should just fall all over ourselves with gratitude because they are saving us around $9 a month...and McCain actually has the nerve to suggest we use it to go on vacation. I don't know where he is vacationing this year but apparently he expects us common folk to do it in our backyards.

Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama....You are what is wrong with this country...your ignorance will wont serve you well once Obama becomes your President. Hey...maybe you can move to England.

Obama 08

PLEASE READ THIS
CNN – I hope you post my comment this time.

Has anyone stopped to really think about this Gas Tax Holiday that Clinton is touting?
When all Economists, financial people and many many others have outright said this is a very bad idea and would not work and would cost thousands of jobs, and still Hillary doesn't listen to those that have more experience in this area than she does.
It is the same thing with Hillary, if it isn't her way, it is no way. What the hell will she do in the Wh when someone tells her something she proposes is not good for the Country, she will do it anyway.
Why do you think we don't have Universal Health Care to this day.
When Bill was in Officeand Hillary tried for Health Care, her plan was rejected but a similar plan was proposed but because it wasn't her plan, she turned it down.
It is her fault we don't have Universal Health Care today folks.
Wake up America. Please don't be fooled by her lies.
She talks a good story but she will not deliver on any of it.
When she talks about hearing the moving van pulling away from the White House for Bush, at least they won't need to check it to see if he has stolen anything. They sure had to do that when the Clinton's left because they took so many things that did not belong to them. Even taking things from Air Force One. How shameful and disgusting.

Those of you who will not vote for Obama because of Wright – all I can say is that you never would have anyway and you are just using this as an excuse and to cover up your racism.
Too many white people in this country cannot stand the fact the we could have our first African American President and I say that it is time.
Oh – by the way – I am a 58 year old white woman and I have supported Senator Obama from day one

Do you think someone like Hillary Clinton really cares about saving aneone gas money, its a gimmick!!! she wants your vote thats it.. Clintons made 106 mill last year she has never seen a gas pump up close until the other day when she was pandering for votes. She looked at like it was something from outerspace. Why can"t CNN find some tax experts or econmists and have them explain to Hillary that it won"t work, you will save $30 bucks now but your kids will pay it back in 20 years with interest i wonder how much that would be

Hillary has been priviledged all her life. I am trying to understand how she could possibly know what it is like to struggle. Obama on the other hand has felt it all. Poor, struggling, fought for a college education, etc. So how is it that she is more in touch? I am really trying to understand that one.

anyone remember than bridge that collapsed in Min? all those people that died? Remember when as a follow up story the media covered how badly behind we are in basic upkeep of a lot of similar structures across the country? So isn't it a completely idiotic idea to cut off funding for transportation upkeep across the country for the next three months so we can save $30 each? I'd rather pay the thirty than have to go around wondering if anyone is going to be killed in another similar accident because Clinton wanted to pander and buy a few "under educated white" votes for $30 a piece.

wasn't it the undereducated whites that put Bush into power?

Anyone who supports the gas tax holiday should be able to justify it based on something besides pure self-interest. Everyone knows that saying people will save $25-30 over the course of the entire summer is an optimistic estimate; most likely if it is implemented, people will save nothing at all when the price of gas goes up due to the increased demand. I'd like to see supporters of the gas tax holiday be able to justify what it would do to our ability to maintain our roads and bridges, not to mention the jobs of the 300,000 people who work on them. Do they (and Hillary and McCain) propose to fund those projects from somewhere else, or just let it go without funding altogether?

If a bridge collapses next year and people who were on it or around it at the time are killed, real people just like you and me with spouses and children and parents and siblings and friends, would you still feel good because, well, at least you saved $30 last summer?

For all of you who are asking, "Does Obama even have a plan?!??" .... The answer is "Yes!" It's a fairly detailed, comprensive plan, which you'll find on his website, and it covers issues such as oil independence, climate change, investing in clean energy, etc..

Being Hillary supporters, you are no doubt familiar with Hillary's plan, so that, if you read Obama's, you 'd notice right off that their plans are remarkably similar. This is the case with many of the issues. Really. Go to the two websites and compare. And remember that, no matter what the specifics, either plan would be subjected to pesky hoops, like committees and congressional & senate approval.

Anyway, back to the Clinton's and Obama's energy plans.... The only major departure between the two candidates has been the recent disagreement over the gas tax holiday. One candidate is taking an unpopular, long-term approach, which seeks to solve problems in the big picture. The other is taking a popular short-term approach, which seeks to solve the little picture (how to get elected). Here, you find that, besides the $5 per week windfall for 10 weeks this summer, which stands to cause others to lose jobs and to further degrade our highway infrastructure, followed by an even higher spike in gas prices, the only real differences the two candidates are foresight and integrity.

I have to respect a leader who takes an unpopular stand, simply because he's looking out for our best interests. Isn't that what good leaders do?

Hey – hamstring – That $8.00 you said you would save now, would turn into a deficit of over $ 16 later if they go ahead with the repealed gas tax now.

It is a Gimmick.. and would cost you dearly later on...IE at the end of summer...so go ahead and want your gas tax repealed now, and get that Milk you wanted...but later on you can forget the milk, and the cereal...

How's that one for ya?....

Obama is right to not push for a Gas Holiday... it would further ruin our nation, and push us further in debt...thus pushing its citizens further in Debt, and in turn making this heartache last longer..

The only true way out of this mess is to BALANCE the budget...become FISCALLY responsible...and stop SPENDING money!!

This IS a gimmick. Pure and simple political pandering. If she WAS serious about her proposal, why doesn't she go back to the Senate and try to get it through? She won't though. It's easier to just state her crap on the campaign trail rather than actually try to so something.

You want to cut gas prices? Drill in the ANWR or offshore. Start now. Oil prices will tumble overnight. Or at least let oil companies build more fricking refineries in our country. Something they haven't done for over 25 years cuz the gov't won't let them! Why should the oil companies try to change when they can keep the status quo and make billions. We're talking pennies of savings for us, and they're making billions. Let them use those profits and invest in something! Anything! This is so fricking stupid!

Obama '08!

Action not words.

Vote Hillary!!!

She's not listening to the economists?
Ummmm.....WHAT?!
This is kind of.....um.....not smartish.

Maybe that's why her campaign is 10 MILLION in debt.
If she can't manage her own campaign funds.....just IMAGINE what she do with our country's funds.
And you think we owe China a lot right NOW???

I see Obama losing in the fall, and Hillary winning.. Obama Drop out now and get some experience, you have none. If you are the nominee i will not vote period. I do not like your slick tongue, oh and another thing learn to respect your elders.

I thought this guy was going to follow the Lord and not involve himself in negative advertising during this campaign.......add another notch to count something else he said once he would do, now says he won't do.......now....like then as a state rep, he has no plan to do it. Tell the truck drivers all they will save is 30 bucks.......hellloooo...are you folks listening to the same GOP gopher economists who got us into the huge messes we are in today???? ...and I agree with the guy's comment....buy Sunoco.....they don't support the Bush family's friends buying buying Saudi Arabian black gold~

Boy with the price of gas skyrocketing, food up, global warming, Iraq, Al Quaida, et al (lol) you could be at least partly right by saying we are on a SINKING ship!

Once in awhile Hillary Clinton comes out of the shell her campaign strategists put around her to hide her true INEXPERIENCED side, but this time Clinton had to react to the question without being briefed, and she did show her true INEXPERIENCED side.

"I'm not listening to economists," is a page out of Bush's book, which is supposed to paint her as a tough politician. Instead it makes her look defiant and childish.

I guess Bush and McCane isare not the only one who don't know anything about economics.

The gas tax relieve that Hillary is supporting is another example of her lack of leadership. She "leads" by FOLLOWING the polls. Polls say that this will play well so she pushes it, but in fact it will save every driver only about 2 to3 bucks TOTAL since the oil companies will raise the price back up by the 18Cents in the first week, they know we'll pay it, they've seen it.

If she were elected, right next to her 3 am hotline would be a hotline to the GallupPoll company so she could figure out how to respond.

JUST LIKE BUSH HILLARY can't just admit it when she's wrong. And is willing to divide her party or country just for personal political gain. Shame on her!

JUST LIKE BUSH HILLARY places her ego above the good of the country. Rather that having an open civil democratic debate she threatens McCarthyist tactics like Bush's "Either you are with me or against me"

JUST LIKE BUSH, HILLARY will twist facts an bully people to avoid a discussion just to get elected.

I don't want another 4 more years of Bush's arrogance and ego and self gratification that has sent this country into the biggest debt ever, and killed thousands of our fine young people.

Her big claim as a qualification for presidency is that the is a fighter. Look how far fighting got her the first time she fought for health care refrom – No Where. Instead she spent the next for years shying away from any real issues and laying low. We need a leader who can bring a mandate for real change to Government, and can lead the people to demand change, cooperation, and results from their representatives – - -BARACK OBAMA

We need a Leader with judgment and integrety – - -BARACK OBAMA

TO ALL OF YOU WHO THINK YOU WILL ACTUALLY GET SOME $$ BACK FROM THE "GAS TAX HOLIDAY":
Whether it is $8, $15, $30 or $40, dimes, nickles, or pennies that you think you are going to be saving over 3 months, YOU WILL NOT SEE IT!!! You will have a NET LOSS after the oil companies raise the prices (and the prices can and will go up in the SHORT TERM). Its simple...If I give you a $5 bill and then I rob you and take $10 back, though I gave you $5, you still leave the situation worse off than when you started. Why is that so hard for Clinton and McCain supporters to understand??

Has everyone gotten so cynical that even this gas-tax thing is considered a "bogus gimmick"? I'm sorry but all you wise interpreters of political discourse are sadly grasping at straws here. Hey, if the gas tax holiday gives a little break then GREAT! You are so pessamistic. The country has gone a little nuts with the politics. Too wrapped up in all the drama to see clearly. Get a grip!

Hey Hamstring,

The point he makes you wont get the benefit of whatever cents and it will take away jobs.comprende?

Print this, Obama is a Liar, Politics as usual. Vote Hillary '08 all the way. If its politics as usual I would rather have Hillary any day.

Do you people know what an average means?

$30 on average is a very good thing. People that don't drive cars will save $0 but people that drive long distance will save much more.

Think of people that drive all day and what the savings would mean. Think of truck drivers that deliver your food. They will not be saving $30. They would be saving in the hundreds of dollars.

So no, obama is not an elitist. But the people that support him are if they think that hundreds of dollars a month don't matter. They are also ignorant and are probably young people who don't really know the value of a dollar.

New mailer from the Clinton camp, taking bittergate completely out of context:

"Just this month, Barack Obama accused people in rural places and small towns of being 'bitter' people who 'cling to guns.'"

Note that the mailer says Obama "accused" folks of this. Here's his speech from last month:

"You go into some of these small towns in Pennsylvania, and like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them," Obama said. "And they fell through the Clinton Administration, and the Bush Administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not. And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."

To make matters worse, the poster has a mirror image picture of an expensive European SNIPER RIFLE pointed at Barack Obama's head. Thank you Huffington Post for delivering actual news and not censoring comments.

The blind leading the blind. God help us if we get another President who does not use SOUND judgement to make decisions but bases decision on "experience".... experience that can be traced back to lies and corruption.

I am sorry but, I can not be brought for a mere $30 dollars.. This is not relief .. This is an insult to my intelligence.. So in other words Mrs. Clinton, I am suppose to be excited about $30. WOW... This is not a solution... this cheap and inexcusable trick to gain votes..

You call this fighting for the American people? Ha Ha Ha Ha... We are suppose to get excited about $30?? While you and Bill help the republicans ship AMerican Jobs overseas...Mrs. Clinton.. God Bless Rich People like yourself...

Many Hillary supporters are missing a crucial point on this. If you save 18 cents a gallon, the gas companies are going to raise their prices to make up the difference and then after the "holiday", the tax gets added back into the new higher rates, guess what? You are now paying even more than you would have if the tax holiday did not happen. Are you getting it now?

So many people have said this over and over again and so far it does not seem to sink in. Oil companies are GREEDY, they are not going to lower their rates to appease you when the three months is up and they are no longer responsible for the tax.

This should help the 109 million dollar women prove that she is a fighter. What a joke

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0508/Clinton_mailings_gun_gaffe.html

Obama is the most ethical candidate. Hillary is involved in too many shady financial scandals and problems with telling the truth on the issues. I don't think a man raised with many different races within his family could possibly be racist.

I would challenge everyone to question if rev. Wrights statements have some truth to them. We did drop the atomic bomb on Japan. We did have shady dealings with oppressive dictators. We did segregate against people within our own country. We do have an impact on our environment. We are some what imperialistic (through capitalism).

Obama is 1/2 white and 1/2 black and raised by his white grandparents and asian step father. How could this man be a racist. Such idiots who'd think such.

THE HOLIDAY GAS TAX WILL NOT HELP! I live in a town where our roads and streets especially in the urban areas are horrible! This gas tax goes to fix these issues. If we take it away we will have cracking asphalts and bad bridges. Remember Minnesota?? Not only that, we need jobs in America, how are people going to eat and survive if there is no money in the budget to pay them. This in turn kills our economy more because people are not buying anything. The state of Illinois already tried this and it turned around and bit them. I want a real long term solution, not a short term solution to get through the Primary season!

Hillary has completely and utterly lost her mind. This gas tax thing is so stupid, so mind-boggingly insane, I cannot believe she thinks this is worth 2 seconds of our time. This was the worst winter for roads in Ohio that I can ever remember, and the gas tax pays to fix those roads. We should be raising the gas tax, not lowering it. Has Hillary totally forgotten about the issues that matter: Jobs, Iraq, Health Care, the Environment (oh, by the way Hillary, environmental groups think your gas-tax holiday is really stupid, just in case you were wondering). I look back now and try to think why I used to be a Hillary supporter, and for the life of me, I can't remember.

And what do we call Racists who accuse Racists anyway Mr. Obama?

We call them HYPOCRITES!

YOU Mr. Obama are both.

I REALLY FEEL SORRY FOR THE HILLIARY SUPPORTERS FOR FALLING FOR THIS GAS PLAN....I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE THAT DESPERATE FOR A 30 CENT BREAK A DAY FOR THE SUMMER...I DON'T HAVE $108,000.000 LIKE HILLIARY HAS BUT IT IS A INSULT FOR HER TO OFFER ME 30 CENTS A DAY AND THINK THAT MISERALBE AMOUNT WOULD HELP ME...WHAT A ELISTIST

Hillary has to go! Down the creek, down the toliet!

Vote for Obama for Honest Change!

Obama 08!

Come on, Hillary, your POPULIST approach is an insulting for working Americans! You are fake, and all what you care about is your own prestige.

Youa re not going to lead America! Forget about it! The numbers are all against you! Maybe you should write stories like the one about the Bosnia snipers.
By the way, did you hear again from Peter Paul?
CNN, why don't you cover that trial? It' s more fun that Reverend Wright!

I know Hillary has a plan. It is just like the Travelgate, Whitewater plan she had

DOES SENATOR OBAMA EVEN HAVE A PLAN??

HE USUALLY COPIES HILLARY..WHAT A JOKE>.]

DROP OUT OBAMA

Hillary Clinton for President 08-12

I d like to add something, even if Barack does not have a solution for everything, he does not take me for a fool by pretending he has one. Hillary tells you bs with a big smile on her face and expect me to buy it.
PLease...

It is wicked funny for Hillary to accuse anybody else in D.C. of having sided with big corporations. She is the last person to point her finger at anybody else after having called her lobbyist friends Good Americans, who have been the major donors to her war chest. Big corporations expect to have a healthy return for the investment they put down on Hillary. The Clintons are getting richer every day and so do big corporations. Guess where do they get the money from? You, especially blue workers and seniors.

We need to have a law to break the ties between the Congress and lobbyists. Conflict of interests is certainly insufficient. That's only slaps on the hands for cheating on the voters.

Hillary has 35 years of experience working 'for' the lobbyists of big corporations even since her Arkansas days and Wal-Mart. Obama has too few. That's why we have to limit presidential terms to two only. The Clintons' desperate efforts to return to the White House for the 3rd term should have been stopped by a Constitutional Amendment.

I just don't understand why the blue workers would go for Hillary after she's helped big corporations take advantages of American workers. Somebody may be kind enough to illuminate me in the obvious.

Hillary claims she's keen on the economy, but heeds no advice of high profile economists. I hope she's quite knowledgeable if she's going to ignore those whose sole professional interest is the economy. Somehow, I doubt she is. It appears to me that Obama has the country's best interests at heart, while Clinton has her campaign's.

How would she ever get this done by Memorial Day? Even the Democrats in Congress have been resoundingly Quiet about her call for a vote on repealing the tax.

Now I understand why she didn't bother reading the Intelligence Report before voting to give Bush the authorization to go to war...she doesn't listen to experts!!

..and Obama has stated clearly that he did vote to suspend the gas tax BUT it didn't work as he has stated and said he and the Illinois legislature made a mistake...what a politician admitting learning from a mistake...how refreshing!!

"boost oil industry profits" - NOW THAT'S A LAUGH.

IS THAT REALLY GOING TO CHANGE NO MATTER WHAT'S DONE OR NOT DONE BY THE POLITICOS?

I'LL TAKE THE BREAK OVER THE SUMMER.... AT LEAST THAT'S SOME RELIEF DURING THE SUMMER VACATION DAYS.....AND I LIKE THAT SOMEONE'S (WHETHER IT HILLARY OR MCCAIN) IS MAKING PROPOSING THIS RELIEF TO THE WORKING PEOPLE.

POLITICOS AND OIL BARONS CAN DUKE IT OUT....... GIVE THE REST OF US A LITTLE BREAK, EVEN FOR A SHORT WHILE

THANKS FOR GETTING IT, HILLARY. GIMMICK OR NOT, I LOVE YOUR IDEA BETTER THAN MCCAIN'S AND OBAMA...... HE'S PANDERING TO THE ELITE WHO CAN GET BY WITHOUT A BREAK.

LET'S NATIONALIZE THE OIL COMPANIES.

Hillary has proposed something for the short term, what has Hussein Obama proposed? Nothing. He is saying this nonsense for political reasons just like he ditched Wright for political reason. What a phony

HILLARY ALL THE WAY. SHE HAS THE BRAINS TO LEAD

Obama don't seem to understand econmics. People in this country needs any kind of relief they can get going into this summer. The gas tax holiday will help people that travel long distancees which is done mostly during the summer months. This would help consumers until a long term solution comes about. Hillary has said that she will work on a long term solution to the price of gas.

Just look at the trinity church mission statement and you will see what Obama supports. He now says he supports the church not Pastor Wright, that means he supports the black liberation theology of the Christan religion, and it clearly explains it on their website.
Enough said for me. 20 years rooted in this church mission statement is enough for me, it not collective change but change for the limited black poor who choose to rebell if need be.
Vote for Obama is a vote for Mc Cain just as planned by the Republicans.

I need to sit down for a minute...the spin from the candidates is making me dizzy.

When November comes around, I'll probably end up voting for ObaMcLinton.

It makes you wonder why anyone of these folks wants the job since they'll be spending at least the first 2 years in office trying to clean up the mess from the last 7+ years. It makes latrine digging look like a high-end vocation.

Paul’s allegations that his $1.2 million in donations were hidden by Hillary’s campaign have been corroborated by the Justice Department, FBI and FEC General Counsel- while the lying has been done by the Clinton appointed Judge in the Rosen trial, Hillary’s lawyer David Kendall has maintained Hillary’s campaign filed accurate reports until the campaign admitted hiding more than $720,000, and her lawyer Lyn Utrecht in false statements made to the FEC General Counsel denying Paul’s contribution of $1.

In May 2005, Sen. Clinton's former finance director, David Rosen, was acquitted for filing false campaign reports that later were charged by the FEC to treasurer Andrew Grossman, who accepted responsibility in the conciliation agreement. Paul points out the Rosen trial established his contention that he personally gave more than $1.2 million to Clinton's campaign for the fundraiser that his contributions intentionally were hidden from the public and the FEC.

Crob

Obama policies are similar but Obama is offering transparency, accountability, honesty. Hillary is not. Obama has substance see his Copper Union Speech. The media will have you believe that Hillary won Pennsylvania was surprising and death defying. Do some you tube research the most telling debates is when Edwards was still in it.

Once again the media is off on a wild goose chase. The real substance of Hillary's plan is to shift tax burdens from consumers to the oil companies. She has put a windfall tax plan foward in the past and now she is advancing it along with a gas tax holiday. It may be a tactic to win votes but Obama seems self rightrous when he claims he is above appealling to what voters actually care about. His lofty redefinitions of politics in the country.

tell me about integrity, trust, character etc...since both candidates have similar policies.....

staying independant go obama 08

To those of you who continually think that Obama is "going negative" in these ads...YES he is..because this is an issue worth fighting with Hillary over. He made such a great point in one of his previous stump speeches, that he will never fight Hillary over something trivial as she has done to him, but he will fight to the death over ISSUES THAT MATTER TO US AS AMERICANS!!! He is a fighter for the American people and I truly hope you can see the difference.

OBAMA '08!! Lets sweep Hillary out for good on Tuesday...Come on Indiana and NC!!!!

TO: "WE THE PEOPLE"........i GUESS YOU ARE SUGGESTING THAT IF HILLARY GETS THE NOMINATION OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY, SHE WILL "FRACTURE IT." THE ONLY WAY THAT CAN HAPPEN IS IF THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS DON'T SUPPORT HER. THAT WOULDN'T BE NICE NOW IF THE THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS REALLY WANT TO SUPPORT THE DEMOCRAT PARTY, NOW WOULD IT.....MY LONG WAY OF SAYING KEEP YOUR UNDERHANDED COMMENTS TO YOURSELF.

please , as an independent observer, hilary or obama supporters, tell me i i should vote for one over the other without mentioning your opponents negatives....lets have a civil debate with facts......
I am listenning....

The Democratic Party will be united.

Obama has done more damage to the Democratic Party by allowing Independents to take over our Democratic Nomination Process. I am not a Lieberman Independent... That is why I am not voting for Obama. Because Obama is a Lieberman Independent.

He's not "CHANGE"... just look at his support: Kennedy, Kerry, Etc... how is that "CHANGE?"

Give me a break. He's completely inexperienced. He has done NOTHING for his constituents in Illinois as their Senator. He has done nothing but run for the next public office.

He cant even show up for his votes. He cant even show up for his Committee Meetings. But he sure can show up to ask for a dollar for his campaign. I agree with his pastor who said, "He's a Politician."

Don't let him tell you any different.

Don't you people get that a gas tax plan has the potential of putting 300,000 road construction workers out of a job?!?! Can you sleep at night knowing all you're saving is $25-$50 over THREE MONTHS but putting that many on the unemployment line?

Hey, fans of Mr. Teflon..............betcha five bucks you can't terll me how or why Hillay's gas tax i(not Bill's, incidentally) is BOGUS...stop listening to BOGUS TV COMMERCIALS....I would be a better leader than this guy.

Im very much undecided, but why do the Obama supporters follow him blindly? I am actually looking at his policies and they mirror HRCs. His attitude lately has been upsetting me, but I want some substance and I fully believe the Dems have already lost in Nov due to this crazy stuff.

This is soooo dumb! Both McCain and Clinton aren't the president and have NO authority to promise such a gas tax break! This is all political pandering and even if they could do it, it wouldn't do much good for the consumer but rather help the oil companies and hurt our economy in the long run.

I just don't get it – why are some people so gullible to think this would make a difference. Sure, I'm happy when I find a quarter on the side of the road but do I really go out of my way to pick it up all the time??

Give me a break!!

How can either Clinton or MCcain do anything about the gas tax this summer. Obama is right it will not help the American people now. By the time either of them get into office it will be to late. This is just another line of B.S from the 2 desperate candidates in an effort to get the vote of ignorant people.

wow- this double standard person– did you have fun at your Klan meeting last night?

Not one person – other than Hillary – is stating this would be good for anyone...(not one) – perhaps she misspoke....ask yourself – do you want the truth....or a politician who will say anything to get elected?? Ask yourself....and then make the right choice and vote for Obama

As an American living outside the box, sometimes one can see clearer than those inside the box. The limitations of those American People within reaching and seeking outside knowlesge within -
Television, Radio, Newspapers and the Internet.
Knowledge and information is at hand for those willing to understand all views and intention of what are Truths or Deception.
Unfortunately, those who aren't privee or able to separate the two, can be corner into a very small box without the ability to escape.
Change and Future achievements can succeed only if one is willing to actually make it happen.
Senator Obama, yes is young and new, but he is trying to bring a new direction, not only in Politics but American belief of Unite not Divide.
Which is a totally opposite direction the Clintons and McCain are taking, with band aid solutions (resulting in damage furthe on). Without seeking out the roots causing the damage!
Senator Clinton has a very shady and unsettling track record, along with Ex President Clinton, and when we research and look deeper into this record, we can see the Deceptions that has been delivered to groups of the American People. Their Rich and Lobbyists backing that shadows their Politics have been covered with those Deceptions. By the old vintage of Fear of the New!
Senator McCain, unfortunately, is that very old vintage of Fear, along with the Rich and Conservative backing, of his Republican grounds that will never reach further than continuing the route of self destruction for the American Prople.
Therefore, as we see it outside the box, Senator Clinton and McCain are just a Double Republican Headed Coin. Yes, they have done good, at the cost of the American Public. In getting into the Rich Column and deceiving those they quote as "Feeling the Pain"!
As an American, I really am quite amazed at the News Media by just giving in, by their controllers, resulting as also deceiving the American People.
Truth and Honesty, these two have been taken out of the whole scheme. Religion, is the Greates of all evil, even as a Catholic, we have seen what damage all Religions have done.

Faith, is what we can achieve, in really re-addressing, the most famous quote of all – "WE THE PEOPLE" and its true meaning of
"WE ALL THE PEOPLE". As in Equality and Fairness for ALL!
Not just the Rich, who hold a tight fist on Money and Control with Deception!

Hillary won'y listen to economists. That's smart. What would they know about the economy. She's insane. Call the cracker factory.

Obama 08

Gas was $1.46 when the Clintons handed the keys to the White House to the Bushes.

I think she knows what she's doing, folks.

She's not talking about a permanent gas tax. I paid $80 to fill up my diesel - and I get great gas mileage... but it's $4.50 a gallon. I completely agree that there's some price fixing going on.

Obama's way off. Just because McCain may be calling for a "similar" program does not make it "evil". Sure it's a quick fix for a long term problem... which is why Hillary has also proposed a long term SOLUTION for our Energy Policy.

That's why so many will be voting McCain if Hillary's not the nominee.

Because we need EXPERIENCE to get us back on track.

if she won't listen to economist about oil will she listen to them about the economy?
The tax free summer is stupid. Americans haven't stopped buying gas yet. IF is should get cheaper we would just BUY MORE. The woman is stupid.

I wonder if the ad showed the Clinton's kitchen sink since that's what they are doing to self-destruct the Democratic Party.

Regardless of who gets the nomination, regardless of who is right or wrong, and regardless of which candidate you are for...when the dust settles in a few months/years, we will all see that Hillary is in it for herself and could care less who gets in the way.

Hmmm...kinda feels a lot like what happened with Dubyah in 2000. She needs to quietly step aside before it's too late for the Democrats, because I don't think I can take 4 more years of Bush-like policies.

Rev. Wright knows Obama's true political beliefs. The two differ only in style and not in substance.

So Obama betrayed himself and his beliefs when he distanced himself from Wright.

That makes him a liar, a politician like any other, and part of the government that lies- that he is opposed to.

Wright was right in calling Obama on his political posturing.

at this point, it would be more politically expedient for hillary clinton to just hand out $20 bills in return for votes–it would have the same effect on the primary outcomes and it would do as much good for american families

how about a tax on people who buy gas guzzlers instead of a tax break? how about fixing state and local infrastructure? how about a plan to reduce overall dependence on foreign oil?

god forbid anyone be smart enough to vote for anyone with a real plan for stabilizing our economy rather than a real plan for getting elected

Bad economics and bad math. These are two things that Clinton and McCain have in common. Another is their thirst for war.

How come we're not able to post comments on the article that says Clinton isnt listening to what economists say regarding the gas tax?

I think thats pretty important, dont you?

I love that we are thinking about electing someone who refuses to listen to the people around her, like economists who warn of a failing policy plan, or generals that tell her if we leave iraq within 60 days, the whole thing falls apart and we look terrible.

Boy I'm so happy she's starting to come back in the polls. Leave it to America to mess everything up, even when the perfect candidate falls right into their lap.

The media should call Obama's African American supporters for what they are.

The black equivalent of the poor, rural, uneducated, blue collar white vote.

There is no difference... except the Obama people ARE bitter and filled with antipathy to those who are different from them.

Most of the African Americans voting for Obama are not high income and college educated. Just read their posts on these blogs.

Only McCain and Hillary believe this is of any use. The price of oil needs to go down. Bush/Cheny/Rice family profits are way up. No problem seen by them.

We have big oil in the White House. They will have to fix this economic mess if there is to be any real relief before November and they want their party to ever be heard of again.

I'm at a loss here. I don't know what to say. I'm looking at a Democratic party that is on the brink of destroying itself more than Bush destroyed the Republican party. I'll take that a step further. We are on the brink of seeing the Clintons destroy the Democratic party worse than Bush Destroyed the Republican party.

We want someone who will unite our party. We want someone who will unite beyond our party and unify amongst Americans to move our country back to what it used to be, something to be proud of. This can only be done through unity and a positive message. And that's what we've responded to. We want Barack Obama.

Senator Clinton might get the Democratic nomination, but at what cost? By the time she's slammed Obama, dredged up all the negative ads she can on him and completely smeared his name through the mud, our party will be so angry, so divided we will be completely ashamed of ourselves.

Senator Clinton, you might get the Democratic nomination, but what's worth more to you, A unified Democratic party that can run on a positive message to beat McCain in November and move forward with a sense of pride, hope and patriotism. Or, a divided, harsh, negative party that feels betrayed and you and your husbands inflated egos fulfilled.

To anyone saying they won't vote if their candidate doesn't succeed in the nomination, please remember that in November you can WRITE-IN the name of your preferred choice (HOPEFULLY OBAMA!). Do not sit back in what may be the most important election of this new century! Please write the name of your choice clearly on a piece of paper, take it into the booth to ensure you don't misspell, and excercise your constitutional right.

From now on, please follow the Paul vs Clinton trial. The selling of America at Clinton's bargain prices!

ObamaRican 08

It is Hillary that is clinging, with audacity, to the hope that the public is as stupid as she thinks it is. Her embrace of McCain’s gas proposal, which is right out of the Bush playbook, indicates a new level of cynicism about the gullibility of the voters. Better to just add 30 dollars to everyone's Fed tax rebate checks than to hand the local gas retailer's this gift. Running the program will probably take 25% right off the top in bureaucracy and forms. Here is a true indication of your 'substance' on the part of Obama and that lack of it on Clinton's part. She and McCain tout themselves as leaders who can bring about change, but where have both of them been for the past 30 years on this issue of energy? Neither have been strongly leading us to the solutions that we, and the world, desperately need today. I, for one, want no part of this kind of ‘experience’ that both Hillary and McCain would like to claim simply by showing up all these years. Rumsfeld and Cheney and their supporters also claimed this mantle of years on the job, and look where it has gotten our Country.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist, or an 'expert economist' to realize that Hllary's idea isn't going to work. This is something anyone with just a bit of common sense can see.

Obama lies- and since he campaigns on honesty and change from the same old politics, this will hurt him a LOT going forward.

If Obama is the nominee of the democratic party, we will lose in Nov. His credibility is shot.

Clinton is desparate! Why would anyone believe her re the gas tax or anything else. Neither of the Clinton's understand the word "Truth"! She will say anything, do anything to just win.
GO OBAMA! GOOD LUCK TO OBAMA!

I'm an Independent, Obama supporter and I support what Rangel says. The idea that Obama has the same beliefs as his former reverand is just ridiculous especially if you look at the things Obama has done and said over his career. I've sat through Catholic church for almost 20 years ( I'm 31 now and if anyone asks I'm a Cosmic Humanist) but never have taken on the rigid conservative views of the church.

I hope everyone who votes, especially this Tuesday, really understands that in this land of freedom, we all can say negative and stupid things which each individual speaking those words should be accountable, but we should not think that someone else should have to answer for someone elses beliefs or words.

Obama, to me, is a break from the past and a hope that this country, and subsequently the world, will begin to confront its fear to challenge the current dogmas of 'old' politics, religion, and science. To a future that embraces change, not for change's sake, but in the knowlegde that if we don't nothing will change.

Vote Barack Obama!!

For those of us, whom in the past, have had to choose between putting gas in our car or buying a gallon of milk, or maybe a sack of potatoes to get us through our nest paycheck....that $20.00 extra a month can make a whole lot of difference. Sure, it's a political gimmic, but the reality is.....IT WILL HELP.

The Obama supporters are always likening Clinton to McCain- McClinton, two peas in a pod etc.

But then they pretend to think it is an idle threat when the Clinton people indicate that they will vote for McCain if Clinton is not a choice on the ballot.

Can't have it both ways.

I can see how older, and now more conservative, lifelong democrats would switch to McCain. Especially since he admitted that the Iraq war was for oil.

I don't see the Obama people switching over to McCain – although they threaten to. I believe THAT is an idle threat. The young will go to die in Iraq- especially if the Republicans NEED to reinstate the draft. Also the Roe vs Wade reproductive argument, the Supreme Court picks, the economic and educationsl agenda ALL will impact the young more.

So, for the sake of ALL democrats, we had better hope that Clinton can pull off wins. Otherwise, McCain WILL win in Nov.

Now he's releasing attack ads. Obama must be running scared and acting like another politician. Where's that different kind of politics he promotes.

Today Hillary said "I'm not listening to economists on gas tax holiday" and proceeded to brag about NOT throwing her lot in with the so-called experts. Maybe it's just me, but that sounds a LOT like our current president....isolated judgment, free from the weighted opinions of experts, those who have a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area (that's according to my dictionary, but what does Webster know, anyway?)

You don't have to be a genius to see that taking a few pennies off the price of gas temporarily is not going to change much – and that we'd just end up paying the tax somehwhere else (or end up with bad potholed roads).

I see far too many people commuting to work, one driver per car, in a full-sized pickup truck or SUV. Downsizing to a more reasonable sized vehicle is not only good for individual Americans, it is good for America overall, as it reduces our dependence on foreign oil, and also makes us less vulnerable to oil embargos.

As for those who say they "need" a gas hog for work, if everyone downsized their vehicles, the price of gas would drop as demand lowers (as it did in the 1980's). So it would be good for you, too.

We need LONG TERM solutions, not short-term band-aids that sound good but do nothing. Pandering got us here, pandering ain't going to get us out.

What remains to be seen is if Americans are smart enough to figure this out, or just want simple, glib answers to complicated problems.

I can't even believe that CLinton and McCain are going after this bogus plan. It's like they both signed up at the outset, and because it sounded good, they committed to it.

Hillary simply isn't capable of stating that she's wring...so now she's wedded to this loser of a proposal.

Wedded to losers...seems to be a trend with her.

Everyone knows Primary season = Pandering season.

Hillary and Bill Clinton will never admit that the gas tax holiday is a band-aid approach of a much bigger problem such as too much fuel consumption by the all tax payers, crumbling infra-structures and lack of good public transportation.

Both of them will continue to use this tactic to get the last undecided voters in her loosing cause. Reducing the tax on gasoline and then taxing the oil companies will only result in higher gas prices. The average consumer will never see that benefit to help pay for food or pay for their mortgage payments. Do they really think that American's are really that short minded?

Go Obama!

Hillary is something else. She has no shame and no scrooples.
The trouble with Americans is that they are so easily deceived. Just
think back on the last two elections. Her comments on obliteration
shows her love for power. She is dangerous, a Lady McBeth. And
we are all in trouble should she be able to steal this nomination.
I thought we would have learned our lesson from the Bush fiasco.
When confronted with her lies, she just laughs it off. She knows she
is doing it, it seems to work for her.
Wake up America before it is too late.

Now who is out with the "negative attacks"? I thought the Obama camp was above this?

Senator Obama's campaign has been a bogus gimmick and a political trick on Americans voters. He should just go back to his district and fix the problems with the promises he made in the mid 90s. The proverty, gangs, drug use, crime and all the undesirables are still there.
If he can't fix his own district, he has no clue how to fix 50 states problem.

Hillary is a woman of action. ObamaRama is a talking machine with
no conviction on anything (he voted "present" over 100 times.)

Hillary will doing anything. Now she is pitching something she knows will hurt the economy and provide no real relief as away of appealing to the ignorant and stupid. Very sad and very desperate.

If economists were smarter than Hillary, how come we keep having recessions and the country only had a surplus under Bill Clinton? I don't listen to economist either and that is why I am not standing and waiting for food in a free kitchen today. I look at what effects my own pocketbook like the gas tax holiday and if I even save $30. it will buy a bag of groceries for me. Obama is to elitist to understand what a few extra dollars means to the average American today. Good for HIllary for standing up for us!

Obama is absolutely right. This tax cut holiday, first introduced by her new best friend John McCain is a sham. It won't lower prices, retailers or their oil company bosses will pocket the difference. Even if they did lower the prices at the beginning, lower prices mean more demand and then higher prices.

Just for once Hillary, why not tell us about the hard work we're going to have to do, to beat this oil addiction.

$5. In the Pocket. Must be better than, a Dream in the Dust.

When Hillary starts a speech with "you know" get ready for some Clinton bs. This gas tax thing is getting too much press. Saving $3.60 a week for 3 months isn't going to change my life. Hillary's staged photo shoots in collector's pick up trucks and spotless SUVs don't impress me. I'm a 56 year old white guy who for the 1st time in my life will be voting Democratic as long as Hillary isn't the candidate. I would advise everyone to read D. Morris's book about the Clinton's.

I'll take the gas break. Obama...this is exactly the kind of stuff that makes you look like your out of touch with America.

Hillary Clinton's not listening to the economists and continuing to push a bogus gas tax holiday gimmick? She's suggested the same with regards to military advisers, stating that as Commander in Chief, that's her perogative. So I guess she'll determine US economic and foreign policy by what she feels in her "gut"? Or is it by whatever the special interests tell her since she unapologetically takes their fund? Sounds an awful lot like the current resident of the White House. No thanks!!

Obama 08

Aw common. More republican style dirty tricks from the Clintons?
How low will they go to gain more power?

What Hillary proposed can't even be done this summer, because the election isn't until November!

It is just plain pandering.

And what about that voter intimidation that Hill-supporters "Women Voting" are doing in N.C.

Do we really desreve 4 more years of this?

Jane in South Bend

Senator Clinton you talk so strong against UNION when you was on the WAL MART BOARD. She is not offering nothing new.

Senator Clinton will continue to mislead and misguide american. She sides with big business.....

She is pandering talk to voters like there are little kids. Hearing Senator Clinton belittle people, who don't research wht she saying.

The Queen of all liars Hillary and Bill Clinton..

Everyone knows that such a gas tax program would be nearly impossible to implement fairly. Just like markets where ethanol is sold. The price seems to be the same as gas without ethanol. In theory it should be less but in most cases it is not. HRC has demonstrated once again poor judgment. Shame on you HRC! We are smarter than that!

Hillary Clinton said she wasn’t taking stock of the economists' opinions about her gas tax suspension plan.

Just like she wouldn't take stock of military advisers on how to disengage from Iraq....

Does she listen to anyone other than herself & Bill?

Mrs. Clinton, like Bush and Mc Cain, have a lot of difficulty accepting the truth of what is....they will do anything to be right....especially when they are wrong. This dangerous ego structure got us into the war...we don't need more ego- inflated policies....we need a practical and honest
Candidate....Neither Clinton would qualify.

This gas tax holiday is a small step in the right direction.

Anything that helps the little guy at this point is something to get behind, no matter how small the help. And, if the oil companies are forced to make up the shortfall through a windfall profits tax so much the better.

This elitist attitude of "it won't help much" is why Obama is dropping like a rock; that, plus Rev. Wright.

Obama is pissing in the wind at this point. Every time he says something he gets it all over himself.

Check out factcheck.org Independent analysis suggests that a 'gas tax holiday' will only boost oil company profits – even if the oil companies are charged for the reduced tax levy. It all has to do with supply and demand folks – even a Senator cannot change the laws of economics, though Hillary and John would like everyone to think so.

Please voters, do not be fooled by false claims by *any* of the candidates. The reason negative campaigning is engaged in is because *you* are listening to it.

The Clinton campaign has such a problem telling the truth. The truth does not need to be avoided if one is doing the right thing. But therein lies the rub.

Sen. Obama had no idea of his own; the only thing left to do is attack Sen. Clinton.

Heck, while I have the floor....

It's unfortunate that voters in Ohio, Texas, California and Pennsylvania just don't get it. You guys think you can turn the tide with America? Deep down in your gut, do you really think Hillary's demonstrated that she can lead us out of this mess?
A gas tax that helps oil companies? Sniper fire? A trial coming up in California?

C'mon!

"I don't listen to the Economists on the gas tax", Hillary
or; "Don't confuse me with the facts, my head is made up".

Does this sound a like like the current resident of the White House explaining his five years and 4,000+American lives lost in Iraq and his mission de jour? Neither Sentor Clinton or President Bush seem to have much regard for the facts and push on ahead with yet another political/policy blunder.

And who does she think she's kidding? Memorial Day is three weeks away and neither the Senate or House appears ready to even seriously consider either her or Senator McCain's gas tax holiday bills.

Perhaps the good Senator from New York is still rattled from all that sniper fire in Bosnia.

Now this whole democratic debate is full of gimicks but in the end I need to pick the one who stands a chance of winning against McCain and I dont see Hillary beating McCain.

I believe in you Obama. People won't look past your exterior because they can't get past their arrogance and the negative portrait that the media has created. Obama keep being you and tell the truth. If people can't see past Hillary lies, secrets, and mischiefs then let them feel her destruction. All these promises she is giving won't succeed. If she is the president, people will be sorry..... Americans don't like facts, they like drama and wild dreams.

Cnn may not post this....... b/c they like negative entertainment

Liberals all lie anyway

ALL HILLARY DOES IS ATTACK. IT IS GETTING OLD.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO PLAN TO VOTE FOR HRC, PLEASE READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN ON PAUL VS CLINTONS...ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT THIS PERSON RUNNING AMERICA?

OBAMA 08...GO BARACK

She do not get it !!! She is the one who is OUT OF TOUCH!

I seeObama is on the attack again.so much for positive campaigning

The cognitive dissonance that she has shown in this issue is absolutely appalling. It's pretty clear that the more she pushes this tax holiday, the more she is simply pandering for votes.

Her recent disregard for economists opinions on this issue is even more mind boggling. In contrast Obama has exercised characteristic good judgment on this issue and has laid it out for what it is. A gimmick. I would hope that the majority of democratic voters see and understand that as well.

""Clinton aides admit it won’t do much for you – but would help her politically""

finally. 'bout time
ps, did old george ask her why SHE doesn't wear a flag pin and about HER religious ties to a "secret" cult.
oh wait no...
the feminist-pacifist-politician LOL
who needs her. I'd rather see Abigail Addams run anytime before Mrs. Bill Clinton.
what a joke.

I quess all the experts are siding with the oil companies too.
GET REAL HRC.

The problem with Obama and his surrogates is that they are "latte" drinking super liberal left wing nuts that are so far our of touch with reality that they have no idea how the other half of us live. Every litte bit helps and if it somehow it comes out of the oil company's profit, so be it! Exon's last quarter's profit was $5,000,000,000 and that is a lot of zeros. Obama and his surrogates can go to starbuck's and pay $9.50 for a "latte"and think they are getting a bargain.

You know, when you attack your opponent with words like "bogus" and "gimmick" and "political tricks", that's downright negative campaigning...something Barack Obama is supposed to be above doing. Now in the past he has mostly let his surrogates do this negative stuff, while claiming the high road for himself. Not now! He's just climbed right down into the trough!
Oh well...anything to get his momentum back.
Seriously though, Hillary Clinton's gas tax holiday is one small part of her overall energy plan. It is a short term stimulus to help us get a little break on prices this summer. It could help summer tourism, the trucking industry, and just give us all a psychological break from all the depressing economic news. A few dollars saved at the gas pump to spend at the grocery store or buy some summer shoes for the kids.

Wasn't it George Bush who ignored all the evidence and experts on Iraq that got us into the mess we are in there? Isn't that exactly what Hillary Clinton is doing on the gas tax holiday?

Oh no, Hillary, by all means don't listen to any gas tax experts. Act like a Republican. If you say something often enough, eventually it has to be true.

Obama should try telling the man who has to drive for a living how 18 cents a gallon won't help him. Obama should also tell the man and woman who has no option with public transportation to get to work how they should consider driving less and keep gas prices high. His argument that 30 dollars a month won't help is so narrowed that it does not take into account the millions of blue collar workers who does not have the option to drive less nor do they have the luxury to see 30 dollars as something they can live without. Obama = Out of touch with struggling americans!

Once again here we have Obama showing he has no clue that even a little help right now will help family put food on the table instead of putting it in the gas tank. Wake up Obama not all americans have a million dollar a year income nor do they have Your life style. Your childre have never gone to bed hungry nor have they gone to bed cold because parents could not aford to turn on the heat.
By the way keep your flunky McCaskill back in Missouri she is just like you a first term Senator who has no clue.

Either Clinton or McCain 08 never NOBAMA

I'm not sure about a lot of people but it would be nice to not have to pay a tax on gas for a period of time. Isn't the oil companies having hugh profits? I don't see why Obama wouldn't agree with this. I guess he must have a stake in the oil profits like Bush.

This seems very reminiscent of our current President when he was advised by key people not to go to Iraq and now look at the mess we're in. The economists are telling Hillary that her idea stinks yet she's standing her ground… makes you wonder.

Politics as usual... from the guy who once, with a straight face, claimed to be different. It's just more of the same. I feel sorry for anyone who's legitimately surprised by this. I doubt that's more than a handful of people though.

Does the "BABY BARACK" going negative??? AAAAHHH HOW CUTE>...

He is such a hypocrite..people better wake up before we make another errouneous decision in 08..

We need strong support not some stupid UNPATRIOTIC person who has no experience..

FIGHT HILLARY FIGHT!!!

This seems very reminiscent of our current President when he was advised by key people not to go to Iraq and not look at the mess we're in. The economists are telling Hillary that her idea stinks yet she's standing her ground... makes you wonder.

of course its bogus, she is bogus, if she cant find an issue to pander to, she doesnt have a campaign, she didnt care about michigan and florida until she decided she could make points (and delegates) off of it.

Go Obama!

Why are people surprised at Senator Clinton? She will do absolutley anything to get elected. I am ashamed that I ever considered supporting her. I have recently left the gas station only to find an elderly lady trying to put gas in her car with a minimal amount of money. I had no problem filling her tank, for I am blessed. If this same woman was decieved to believing this woman's proposal, it would be a travesty. We must stop the old ploitics and have real solutions.
Scare tactics only work short term!

Why does Obama have problems with the less educated people who get lower salary?

Because they believe those things that both Clintons tell, the continuous media spin and that the American problems come from abroad rather than from uneven distribution of profits within the country.

What do we need to do?
Improve education!!!

Why isn't Hillary listening to Economic experts??? Is this why kind of President she will be? Sounds like a Democratic version of George Bush. AGAIN, OBAMA is showing JUDGMENT over Politics.

I was voting for Clinton, but will change my vote because she continues to lose credibility and I am tired of it!!!

If you want an honest approach on the forclosure crisis see Obama's address at the Copper Union. I am tired of Hillary supporters just believe we are blindly following Obama. He has good policies, and enough experience to run the White House successfully and with accountability, a trait Hillary lacks.

It is time for an A+ President. Vote Obama 08

As much as gas price has an economic impact, it also has significant psychological impact. If you spend time checking out the various gas stations at an intersection and then go to one with lowest price, however inconvenient it is, you psychologically feel good in saving couple of pennies per gallon. Once can’t justify actions purely in economic terms. Sometimes, you have to do things for reasons other than pure economics, but for psychological reasons to keep you going. That’s where Obama is wrong in his judgment about gas tax break. It is not a long term solution. It may not provide any economic benefit. But it does feel better if the gas price were little lower than what they are now. While thinking about the future, one can’t ignore the present.

What Obama is saying is that even as a President he will not be able to force oil companies to hold down their price and we are completely at their mercy. Sounds like he is lobbying for our inability to do anything against Dick Cheney & Co.

I am so sorry to hear all this back and forth on this gas tax holiday, i think the reason Clinton seems to get away with all these political nonsense is because so many people are not enlightened enough. Let's take for instance 18c is removed, does that decrease our demand? Demand is what is driving the cost and the manipulation by the world producing countries by limiting production of crude. I have heard Hilary talked about the tax on the windfall will be used for improving and encouraging alternative energy production. She is also saying now that the tax holiday will be paid through same tax on the windfall, the question is she spending the same money twice? I didn't think so , this is all say anything so far it polls to win votes. This is pure politics and i don't want us to be decieved. It has been estimated that close to 300,000 jobs will be lost yet She is promising to create more jobs. There is a lot of contradictions here and we all know either we like it or not the more demand we have the more we pay at the pump. The oil companies are not stupid, when you tax them more they take it out from our pockets. A word is enough for the wise.

Please stop with the pandering Mrs. Clinton. I am insulted! Everyone knows if the Federal Gas Tax is waived that BIG OIL will step in and get it back from the consumer by raising prices again.

Drop the GAS TAX and the Oil Companies can take up the slack. If you want lower gas prices, end the WAR in Iraq. And who voted to authorize the was in Iraq – it was Hillary, not Obama. The US Military is now the biggest user of oil in the world – so price goes up. Hillary didn't do her homework before authorizing the war and she didn't do her homework before this ill conceived plan, that pulls the rug of from her proposals re Bridges (I35 Minnesota).

Mike

I am not an ecomomist and I can total $. 18 cents per gallon saving and I also came out with a total saving of $30 for the summer. Then I did the math on the amount I will not save when the $.18 is returned plus the hike in prices and I came up with $120- for the winter next year. Please Hillary Stop trying so hard to help the little people, because ultimately you end up helpinh the millionairs like your self

Interest in the way you framed the news article – "Bogus Gimmick."

Why not, Obama goes negative!

Obama voted for this plan in Illinois in 2000. He told Tim Russert on Meet The Press that he learned from his mistake. Well, not really because following his first "mistake" he voted for it again and again a third time.

If there were even any two people out of touch with "us common folk", it's Bill & Hil. They with their multi-millions who just because she wants to be President suddenly knows how we the common folk feel.
GIVE ME A BREAK!

I agree that Obama is siding with the gas companies this check and see how much they have contributed to his campaign. I don't care what slick mouth Obama it would help to have the tax come off for the summer until the fall drop in fuel prices. He just dosen;t understand us " bitter little town bible hugging hicks" in other words he is for the rich and please help the country by voting for Hillary. He is a big liar and people just listen to his mouth. He can't look you in the eye. He should be sent back to IL but hate to do that to the poor people of IL>

I usually side with Clinton but this one is ridiculous. Taking off the tax will not help our problems at all and is a gimmic.

Obama, I guess this is a new form of politics of hope (better yet hype).

How about you explain what you said on Meet the Press today. Here is the transcript.

SEN. OBAMA: It–Israel is a ally of ours. It is the most important ally we have in the region, and there's no doubt that we would act forcefully and appropriately on any attack against Iran, nuclear or otherwise. So–but it is important that we use language that sends a signal to the world community that we're shifting from the sort of cowboy diplomacy, or lack of diplomacy, that we've seen out of George Bush. And this kind of language is not helpful. When Iran is able to go to the United Nations complaining about the statements made and get some sympathy, that's a sign that we are taking the wrong approach.

This just goes to show you how low Senator Obama's campaign will go. Senator Obama or his campaign supporters are twisting Hillary Clinton's words and don't have all the facts. They pick and choose. Appears to me that they are really desperate. It's too late Senator Obama. The damage has been done to your campaign and the voters will speak loud and clear this coming Tuesday. Your momentum is disappearing rapidly. Hillary Clinton will win Indiana and possibly North Carolina as well. We support you Hillary Clinton 100%. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We do not need a gas tax holiday as it would cost jobs in the long run. What we need to do is give truckers a break, allow the energy industries to make up the difference to hold down the price of goods and services and food. McCain and Clinton are in pander mode on this issue and it is too bad.

I wanted to weigh in on Senator Clinton's new spin on the Gas Tax relief. It seems that in the past couple of days once again she's had to retract her position, change her spin or even tell the American voters truth.

When Senator Clinton stood so proudly in support of John McCain's gas tax relief idea, as if it was the answer to the end of high gas prices she's had to come back and tweak her speech to include the word "temporary" relief.

It took Barack Obama to stand up and say this is a "temporary relief", calling out Senator Clinton, before she willingly added those words to explain the reason she is supporting saving each of us a mere 28.00 dollars.

Once again, SHE GOT IT WRONG!

We are in need of a stronger relief of high gas prices than a gas tax relief that saves the voters a half a tank of gas.

Kind of remind me of George Bush's Tax Stimulus. Great Job Hillary!

If 20 people are sharing the same limited meals regularly each day but one of them eats the portion of five every time, then sooner or later there will be serious fighting

We (USA) are less than 5% of the world population but we use about 25% of the world oil.

Just a matter of time we will be fighting other nations for oil if we are not doing it already...

My question and comment is, Mrs. Clinton is calling for a reprieve for the summer. How and when will this "reprieve" come? Doesn't this have to be voted on? Is she making a commitment that is entirely impossible?

Suspension of the gas tax may or may not help, but you cannot call that a gimmick. The motive may be political based, anything goes back to people count. By not suspending the gas tax, guarantee that nothing will go back to people. Obama's plan has a even bigger problem, giving $1,000 tax cut, the deficit will put us in a deeper hole than George Bush did. Did anyone really know that Obama himself voted NO to his own economic plan on 3/13?

CNN, please post this message.

What do those silly economists know anyway?

Clinton has taken pandering to new heights!

Geeez.... sounds EXACTLY like George Bush. HRC thinks she can just toss a meatless bone to us little people while she goes on Fox News to tell O'reilly what she really thinks. "God bless us rich people...."

This "little person" will never vote for HRC.

If you took a penny off the gas prices it would help me. Obama your speeches are not going to help gas prices.

I agree that suspending the tax for a brief period of time would be a waste of time, money and energy. The reality it that we need to find permanent alternatives to OIL! Suspending the gas tax will only give a false sense that the price of a gallon of gas is lower, and therefore have an adverse effect.
I agree with Obama 100%!.

obama is the one going negative ...
he sucks .. bad

Hey delegates, I know Obama has the most popular vote, I know he has more delegates, I know he won more states. BUT PICK ME I'M BETTER

Isn't it interesting to see how divisive and negative and typically political the Obama campaign is???

This gas tax is the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. There is no rhyme or reason for it. I'm sure people will see thru this and vote for long term objectives. Just like the comment about obliterating Iran. What is she thinking. i don't want her representing me at all in the White House. Senator Clinton has proven that she will do or say anything to get the nomination! Sad Sad

Federal money for road repairs and construction comes from the Highway Trust Fund. This fund gets its money from the federal gas tax. Suspending this tax will affect the jobs of thousands of people in the roadbuilding industry, including mine. I work for a company that produces roadbuilding equipment. We have already been hurt by the downturn in the housing market. Loss of federal funds for roadbuilding projects will devastate our company. Either Hillary Clinton is uninformed or just doesn't care. She would rather have votes than jobs.

I really think it is important for the Super Delegates to wait for every voter to make their voice heard. The party needs to realize they have totaly shunned the voters of two important key states in the general election. If the party would have seated the delegates and added their voices to the total of popular vote Clinton supporters would not feel like they have been cheated. The media loves to stress the numbers creating a sense of doom and gloom and that if Clinton wins the nomination she would have stolen it. Well from my perspective the media and the head of the DNC has cheated the people out of choosing their President. Those that favor Obama are trying to use racial scare tatctics to try and convience the Super Delegates that black people will feel disenfanchised. Well the voters in Florida and Michigan already have been and are not sitting happily by. They have communicate to Hillary that she must stand up all the way to Denver if necessary to make sure their votes count. It is a shame that one canidate refused to come to a solution with a revote in Mich. His name was on the ballot in Florida and no matter what he says he ran commercials on cable networks before the election in Florida for 2 weeks. The party and old boy network is afraid to elect a woman to the highest office in the land. I am ashamed of their type of politics. I am proud that Hillary did not lay down because of their pressure to drop out. To the Super Delegates- put race and gender aside and vote for the person who has the clearest most specific plan to get our country on the right track and that means look at the polls nationally who is positioned to get the votes necessary to win in Novemeber. Be Patriotic and Vote without shame or fear.

“Considering that Sen. Obama voted to suspend the gas tax three times when gas cost less than $2 a gallon and has an energy lobbyist chairing his Indiana campaign, it's hard to take his latest criticisms very seriously. Senator Obama wants Americans to pay the gas tax but Senator Clinton thinks the big oil companies should pay it this summer.” – Clinton spokesperson Phil Singer

Hillary stole the gas tax holiday idea from John McCain. He used it first.

Basic Econ 100 : Lower prices increse demand,
Our problem in too much demand so increasing demand is good?. If this is Hillary's energy plan for the country we are in trouble. Lets see her plan is to suspand the gas tax and take money from general fund to pay for our roads, then increase our taxes,or is she planning laying off the constructon workers on the highway projects. she says it wll save me 30-40 dollars over the summer. This is not the person i want running the country for me. The oil companies would love it. Who is she for the working stiff or the oil companies.

To SOME people, $30 or $40 extra a year is better than NOT having it.

Who cares if it's only a few dollars here and there. Someone needs to stand up and help America. And Hillary has continually said this is not the real answer, it's just a start. Obama is being UNTRUTHFUL when he attacks Hillary for this.

She has clearly said what she would do, and it includes loads of things in her energy plan.

Hillary has an energy plan, extremely comprehensive plan!

McCain has an energy plan.

Obama DOES NOT have an energy plan. BUT he continues to complain and complain. Well, talk but no solutions, once again!

What this article does not tell you that as a Senator in Illinois, Obama wanted a tax cut plan. Now he is against it.
Obama does not have a real energy plan and backs the Oil companies. Do your research!
He is getting more and more politcal everyday. Just another flip flopper.

Whether you like Hillary's proposal or not, it's an action. Obama takes no action on anything as proven by him voting "present" one hundred times. I'm sure that when he runs for re-election in 2012 he'll still be calling for change because it's the only word he knows. He ought to at least learn how to vote yes or no.

the oil companies are going to raise the prices to get what they
can get while Bush is president. The oil companies know when
Bush is out they are going to be hurting. Oil companies are trying
to make all they can now and Bush is alo a oil man so what does
that tell you. When Hillary becomes president they know it will
stop. And for now a little relief at the pumps is better than none.

Obama voted for Bush-Cheny energy bill. Nuff said

Obama's a poster child for the "conscientious objectors" of the world. What a cry baby. Business as usual, I see with negative attacks on a lady. Has he no sense of decency? - the only change he will bring is nothing. Business as usual.
Dave

The long haul truckers and people like salesmen who drive for a living think this is a great idea, as do many people who count their pennies from paycheck to paycheck. Obama himself voted for a gas tax holiday 3 times in the Illinois Senate when gas prices were a lot lower than they are today, so why aren't we complaining about Obama's "negative campaigning", as we would be if this were a Clinton ad, instead of giving credibility to his obvious, desperate attacks on her short term plan that combined with her extensive long term plan, makes sense for those of us who are looking for any kind of relief at the pump?

HIllary is a low human being. End of story.

Isn't it just like Hilary Clinton? She doesn't want to listen to what anyone else says, she just wants to do what she wants no matter how it will affect other people. Economists say the temporary tax relief won't work, but she wants it so what does it matter. It isn't Obama that's not in touch with the real world, it's Clinton. I for one don't want a president that won't listen.

Economists alone can^t bring up the economy…

It^s up to the eligible and strong politicians like Hillary Clinton who can create an environment which will bring the investors back and there will be more jobs and the economy will start getting better..

HILLARY CLINTON, LEADER WITH SOLUTIONS AND VISION………..

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In the Illinois State Legislature, Obama voted three times to suspend the state gas tax. Was that just a gimmick?
First he was against the war in Iraq; then unsure; now against it again.
Rev Wright was a spiritual mentor, inspired Obama's book; then Obama disagreed; then he disowned the minister.
Obama doesn't take money from oil corporations–nor do either Clinton or McCain–just from the employees and families.

Will the real Barack Obama, please stand up!!

CANT TAKE THE HEAT GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN.

Time to take your advice Billary!!!!!!!!!!!1

Just what can we expect from Obama?

Obama voted three times for a gas tax holiday in 2000 as a Illinois state legislator. Now that Hillary is promoting this same type of temporary relief to consumers, he calls it a "bogus gimmick".

In 2004, Obama defended the pro-Iraq war votes of presidential candidates Kerry & Edwards. However, during the 2008 primaries he has blasted Hillary accusing her of bad judgment regarding that same vote.

Obama claims that he is the better candidate because of his good judgment saying that you have to be "right from day one". Yet, it took twenty years for him to denounce his radical minister. For most of the country, it only took hearing a few brief sound bites to know what Reverend Wright was about.

Hillary is a fighter. I think she'll light a fire under the Congress and get things moving. That is probably why some of them are trying their best to keep her out of office. I believe that she has what it takes to deal with other countries, friend and foe. My vote is for her. Obama and his "new politics" are hopeless.

I feel that we have a choice between someone who will say anything, do anything, lie, cheat, steal, destroy whatever gets in her path to get what she wants and a true leader, a man of integrity who is using increcible restraint in order to win this election with honor.

I am so grateful that Senator Obama is willing to endure this ugly battle in order to lead our country at a time when our country and the world are facing incredible challenges. I am so grateful that he is an honest man or great character, wisdom, and integrity. I am grateful that he can inspire us to hope and to get involved. I think Michelle Obama will be an excellent first lady and I believe that Senator Obama has the potential of becoming one of the greatest leaders of our time.
I am making calls for Senator Obama to day to talk to undecided voters in Indiana on his behalf.

Thank you Senator & Michelle Obama!

The gas tax is nothing but fluff and political pandering. What is much more critical is the sleazy conspiracy between the Clintons,Rev. Wright and the news media. I have listened to the Rev. Wright speech that sparked this manufactured controversy. Guess what I heard. The Rev. Wright gushes with love for the Clintons. Don't believe it? Listen to the speech. Rrev. Wright Loves the Clintons! The speech never mentions Obama once. Rev. Wright was a confidant of the Clintons during the Bill Presidency and he still loves and supports them This whole Rev. Wright contoversy is a plot by the Clintons,Wright and the media to discredit Obama. If the truth comes out. Rev. Wright would become a Clinton controversy as it indeed should be.

IF our Politicians and Presidential Candidates would REALLY LIKE TO HELP WITH THE OIL/GAS PICTURE...................How about our Congress reneg on their 30 year moratorium on drilling on our lands and seabeds, and letting the oil companies increase their oil refineries. They CAN DO THIS!!!!! It would certainly help out while these Politicians get their act together on a viable, cost effective alternative for fuel.

I also want to mention, that this "gas tax holiday" may not really help us "little guys", but it WILL at least HELP OUR TRUCKERS. That is unless Bush gets another go ahead from our Politicians for all Mexican Trucks to travel across country on our roadways!!!!!

Another thought..................is this being done behind our backs to promote the Trans Corridor Highway, first installment of the NAU. Lots to ponder here.

STAY AWAY FROM MY PAIN.

HRC is deluded. Barack is offering sensible thoughtful advice based on experience. Just another HRC example of Selfish Pandering.

According to economists and the Obama camp, a gas tax holiday equals : small individual benefits(30 dollars), loss of collective jobs, a possible hike in gas overall, and more votes (supposedly) for HRC due to her pandering.

I have no idea how she connects waiving a federal gas tax that brings jobs and helps to build roads and bridges with "willingness to take on gas companies." THEY ARE NOT CONNECTED. She's not cutting one penny from gas company profits. This is plain smoke and mirrors. Promise now, and never deliver. Ridiculous.

Obama has done this before, and his EXPERIENCE in the State Senate shows it doesn't work. Go Barack.

HRC will do anything for votes. She lied about NAFTA to Ohio and numerous other things. She is playing the American people and unfortunately people are lapping it up, and not thinking straight. WAKE up America. This is right from the Bush playbook. In fact, it is way worse. People get pennies, and more people lose jobs.

HRC definitely has no connection to the regular blue collar worker's need for jobs. She doesn't understand your pain. She's playing your pain like a concerto.

So in sum; People LOSE, JOBS LOSE, Prices SOAR, and HRC gets VOTES.

What is her experience? What has she done for New York? She thumbs at the economists. Wow. Just when I thought she re-wriote the meaning of DIPLOMACY with her nuclear threat to a foreign country.

Stay away from my pain HRC. I don't need your kind of relief.

Let's see Hillary won't listen the generals on the war and now the experts on gas tax holiday. The only person she will listen to is lobbyist.

We need a new leader vote Obama!!!!

HRC has no more feeling for the economic pain of the average American than any other self-serving millionaire. I find it increasing difficult to believe than any rational thinking person is buying her BS.
Please, Indiana and NC voters-make a wise choice and end this pandering and lies for the rest of us.

Obamas campaign is right about that, it won't do much unless maybe you drive an 18 wheeler. Plus, another ridiculous shot taken by Hillary by saying Obama sides with big oil. So now hes a Muslim, Anti American Oil Tycoon? Please...

Both McCain and Hillary support this idea-but you make the header about Hillary.

Americans need any relief they can get-at least Hillary is doing something!

Please NC and Indiana: Vote smart. This woman's plan does NOTHING to stop oil companies from raising prices. All she would be doing is hurting the government and the people who work for it. It's nothing but a gimmick, which is apparently the only type of "solution" she can come up with.
Please vote for Barack Obama! He will go after the true source of the problem: the oil companies that are bringing in record profits while hard-working families suffer. Don't fall for Hillary or John McCain's tricks!!

If ever a stronger message for superdelegates to back Obama. Clinton's behavior on this topic proves she deserves neither the presidency nor her senate seat. This is the same kind of politics that had us rename french fries "freedom fries" and all the banter after 9/11 that did nothing but push our country into 2 wars and weakened the country. There deserves to be a discourse on this. The charge has been levied that this will do nothing for the people. Economists have charged this will be a handout to the oil companies. Hillary's only response is that she doesnt believe the experts and she feels like it will work. Hmm, well, we just had a president that let that be his guide, and it worked out horribly.

Now, Obama does actually have a plan. Hes going to institute windfall taxes on the oil companies, and then that revenue is going to be shipped back to the people. Its based on a percentile scale so if the oil companies up their prices, guess what, they pay more taxes as an offset. Lets just set the price of gasoline at a reasonable figure, and any money the oil companies charge above that we'll recoup in taxes and then ship directly back to Americans. Thats a real solution, That is going to put real money into the pockets of Americans. That is real leadership. Clintons plan is farcical at best.

Bogus Gimmick?

"Reverend Wright is like FAMILY." There's your bogus gimmick.

How about a BOGUS candidate? His name is Obama.

I'd like to see a little less gas from both of these candidates.

Hillary wants a gas tax holiday because she is so full of gas that she thinks it will save for a few bucks over the course of the rest of this election cycle. She is a loser no matter what her supporters think. I would say that those idiots deserve her to be their president, as long as the rest of us didn't have to suffer too. How about all of you finding some country that will support your BS.

Hillary Clinton is just plain right about everything...like George W. Bush. And if you don't think she's right about everything then take a closer look at her 35 years of public service and find one time when she's got it wrong?

Obama on the otherhand doesn't know anything and because of his ignorance he has some how managed to tie up the entire Democratic primary campaign?

I will be celebrating when Hillary is out of the race. The time cannot come soon enough. The woman is a bull (bull how appropriate) in a china shop. I guess til then I'll just bite my tongue.

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I really wonder how blue collars white workers of Pensylvania and Ohio can support Clinton. I guess it proves what the polls said that most Clinton's white workers supporters are not educated and won't understand Clinton's tricks. The difference beyween CLINTON and OBAMA ON ECONOMIC ISSUES IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOMEONE WHO GIVES A FISH AND FEEDS YOU FOR A DAY, AND SOMEONE WHO TEACHES YOU HOW TO FISH SO YOU CAN FEED YOURSELF FOR LIFE.

You know why Republicans are fighting Obama now and not Hillary??

1. They know they can bribe hillary in office (political favors) IF she wins. THe usual Old Washington Business as usual and Hillary is smack in the middle of it and has been for a very long time.

2. She can be easier to beat with all her dirty laundry vs Obama. He hardly has any but the preacher thing.

3. Republicans fear Obama more than they do Hillary... why? Because he is a much stronger candidate!!

That should tell Americans something.

I wanted to weigh in on Senator Clinton new spin on the Gas Tax relief. It seems that in the past couple of days she's had to retract or change her spin or even tell the truth once again. When Senator Clinton stood so proudly in support of the gas tax at first, she boldly supported to the idea of John McCain's gas tax as if it was the answer to the end of high gas prices to only have to tweak her speech to include the word "temporary" relief.

It took Barack Obama to stand up and say this is a temporary relief, calling out Senator Clinton, before she added those words to explain the reason she is supporting saving each of us a mere 28.00 dollars.

Once again, she got it wrong. We are in need of a stronger relief of high gas prices than $28.00. Kind of remind me of George Bush's tax stimulus. Great Job Hillary.

This conversation only confirms the type of person HRC and the Clintons are. Do anything, say anything to win. The Economist that are saying gax tax holiday does not work know and understand what they are saying.

HRC should just come out clean and apologize for her bad judgement.

It is honestly disgusting listen to her dividing not only the dpmocratic party but also the country.

Andy

300,000 JOBS THAT REPAIR ROADS AND BRIDGES ACROSS THIS COUNTRY IS A GOOD REASON FOR BEING AGAINST THE GAS TAX.THAT SHOULD BE OBAMA NUMBER ONE REASON FOR NOT SUPPORTING THIS TAX!

obama said it's a trick well 18 cents a gallon WILL help many people that are poor or have long commutes. why is it that we the taxpayers can always pay more but the government can't ever do with less?

Currently the Federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cpg and 24.4 cpg for diesel, is earmarked for Federal road maintenance and construction and is levied on the premise that those vehicles used the most on such roads and those types of vehicles that tend to cause the most wear to such roads pay the most to use such roads. It's a user fee and although I dislike calling this anything but a tax, there is an inherent fairness to it. For the average user filling up 25 gallons of gasoline per week for 10 weeks, there would be a savings of $46; it is simple math and the only people saving that money would be those driving over roads and it's impossible to know whether they are driving over Federal roads or not. Bottom line is that this "tax holiday" is not just a short-sighted gimmick, it is fiscally irresponsible and trying to push windfall profits taxes to pay for the gimmick creates yet another bureacracy with more government jobs that won't invent anything (which, by the way, is Clinton's rationale for saying that oil companies deserve such a tax in the first place). Obama shouldn't have to defend his opposition to such gimmicks; hopefully people will take the time to do the math and see the sensible reasons for his opposition.

bogus gimmick is RIGHT.... Stupid Hillary knows the problem is corporate profits for oil companies, not piddling pennies in taxes... but both she and Bush back big profits for oil companies and will do nothing to stop them from destroying this country.

White people, you have no idea how cut-throat and low down black people can be until you have lived with them in the south and have to deal with them every day. Only a black person makes treats if obama isn't nominated.These people have made me truly hate them.

The only "bogus gimmick." here is Senator Obama, who can't seem to make up his mind... in the past he voted (2) for a "Gas Tax Holiday", now he's against it!

Oh, I get it: IF Senator Obama proposes it, it's good; IF Hillary proposes it it's bad!

I think I understand it now...

Let's end this and send Clinton out to pasture. OBAMA 08'

30 dollars over 3 months, please!!!

Who really cares what goes on. Obama has already won the nomination. Cliton is just getting ready to run again in 2012. Why cover this mess at all?

To everyone who wants a President who has good ideas and acts instead of turning his back on the country, vote for Hillary!!!

Her summer gas tax relief is only one part of her energy program and she proposed long term solutions before Obama ever did.

People need help and the consumers desperately need confidence. The combination of tax rebate and gas tax relief during this summer season will help get people through with their plans for the kids' vacation. Once past the hot summer months, consumers can achieve some measure of confidence with the expectation the Fall months will see the economy improve. This is no gimmick. BAMBI OBAMA has no ideas. This empty bag of wind can only challenge Hillary and John. Sad Sack is empty of experience and a record of accomplishment, so execting nothing from him should come as no surprise. BAMBI challenges Hillary and John concerning the tough talk about Iran. Frightening!! Does this mean he will kiss up to them?

Hillary is just saying what she thinks the people want to hear.
She can not do all the things she has promised.
Where would the money come from?
She says she has to clean up Bush's mess, well I hope he leaves a pile of poop on the floor for her to clean up.
Up with Bush down with Hillary!!~!~

i do not get it why is obama going negative again i thought he said he was not running againt illary but mc cain anyway he and th rest are all the same.they will say and do anything to win.you never know who is telling the truth.you cannot belive obama too

She is trying to stay her ground..When she knows she got caught in a bogus Trick..And she and her team are losing this one. Clinton Knows that she is playing to try and paint him as an out of touch guy. But we are smarter than that!!!!

Obama is right about the gas tax. What does Hillary propose to do in states like Nevada where a gas tax holiday would be meaningless, given that if there is one, the money just goes directly to the state anyway? Our gas prices are rapidly approaching $4 a gallon. What are you going to do for us Hillary? Oh, and is it really any conincidence that the metaphor for your campaign is a dead horse?

Hey Obama, just 18 cents a gallon would save me $8.00 per week. that might not sound like a lot of money for an elitist like yourself, but it would mean that my kids could actually have milk to go with thier cereal!!!!

"The campaign is also taking issue with one of the ad's quotes from the New York Times saying ******Obama's proposal would "boost oil industry profits." ******Clinton spokesman Phil Singer says that quote pertained to John McCain's proposal for the suspension of the gas tax, not Hillary Clinton's."

CNN, do you proofread the articles you post? It's not Obama's proposal. I'm SURE that was just an innocent error on behalf of the Clinton News Network-CNN.

This is getting disgusting.

Sorry to be an (gasp) elitist, but all the economists in the world (and I believe all or most have) calling this plan the pandering scam that it is won't convince the majority of just plain dumb voters who are programmed to think "tax cuts goooood...taxes baaaad".

That Clinton stoops to this level is at once despicable and at the same time not at all surprising.

That being said, even if she somehow steals the nomination, I'll vote against McCain...but my nose will hurt from holding it.

What is his plan for help at the pump? He talks, which he is good at, but offers no solutions to fix the problem. He talks about not voting for the the War in Iraq, yet offers no solutions. He talks a good game but doesn't know how to play the game. He talks about change but doesn't say how he will change the way it works. I could run on his platform if I were good at speeches that require no action

I'snt this gas tax holiday somthen McCain came up with... now she's on the same road.. I really did use to like her

Nce Clinton bashing home page headline CNN. What's up?

This woman is horrible. The longer this goes on the more I honestly dislike her.

I've always said that I'l vote for either democrat in November, but if she keeps this up, I might just stay home.

America can't afford Hillary in the White House.

I am tired of this pandering. I am anxious to move toward real solutions and not politicians that underestimate the American Public's intelligence. As Michael Bloomberg said this really is the dumbest thing I have heard in a long time.

drives around in a limo...elitist?wants to have us have her healthcare..if we're being treated unfairly and she really cares she's had 20 years to fix it and still does not refuse the special healthcare package for herself..hmmmmmm??????

Sen. Clinton knows that her plan for a gas tax holiday will not help anyone and only saves the consumers an average of $30 a month. She is banking on people not looking at the big picture that those taxes will take money away from road constructions and put more people out of work.

Again, she is telling the voters what they want to hear and not what is beneficial for the country.

Of course Hillary Clinton is making noise like she has the solution. However her moves are as disingenuous as her campaign. She knows full well she does not have the authority to move congress to follow her lead. At the end of the day it will be another "hollow" accomplishment, just like her claims that she "tried" to get national health care reform as first lady.

Were she claims accomplishments one can see a continuing failure to follow through in obtaining bipartisan support of her initiatives. She may as well call on congress to solve world peace, world hunger, and global warming. Congress won't be able to deliver on these either, however she can claim again that she was a champion who "tried" to make a difference. Her resume should read, "She tried...and tried...and tried...but failed! "

Unfortunately the american electorate is easilly duped by these political travelling medicine shows and the Clinton's are savy enough to exploit this collective gullibility. Just remember folks, all the promises begin to disappear the day she gets sworn in.

Too bad we never seem to learn...

This is why we need Obama. This gas tax would cut into the highway trust fund which the tax supports, a loss of $9 billion over the summer, resulting in fatter profits margins for the oil companies. Do your homework, people. It's all smoke and mirrors to get your vote. Clinton and McCain will bring no change to you and I. Short-term quick fixes that seem like something when they are really nothing. Same government sleeping with the same big oil companies.

Go Obama!!!!!

Obama trickery….using a quote that was regarding McCain vs. Clinton…oh well, same old dirty politics from Senator Obama – who said he was above it all….what a laugh!!!!! He is out of touch – if her plan to help the people is so bad – where is his???? Oops – that's right – no plans, just talk.

Hillary is pandering. People are not that stupid! I find this as insulting as a penny tip to a waitress.

Correction:

"The campaign is also taking issue with one of the ad's quotes from the New York Times saying CLINTON'S proposal would "boost oil industry profits." Clinton spokesman Phil Singer says that quote pertained to John McCain's proposal for the suspension of the gas tax, not Hillary Clinton's."

John McCain supported the war in Iraq
So did Hillary
John McCain supported the gas tax holiday
So did Hillary

Whose side is she on? Answer: It depends on which state she's campaigning in. If she cares so much about giving Indiana and N. Carolina a break at the pump, she could auction off one of her zillion pant suits and donate the proceeds to the truckers' fund. Or perhaps dip into the $109 MILLION she and Bill made last year. And she calls Obama an elitist?

I'm from Bloomington, Indiana. Forget a gas tax holiday. I wish Hillary would take a holiday–a permanent one.

Obama trickery....using a quite that was regarding McCain vs. Clinton...oh well, same old dirty politics from Senator Obama – who said he was above it all....what a laugh!!!!! He is out of touch – if her plan to help the people is so bad – where is his???? Oops – that's right – no plans, just talk.

If people don't get it after this, i.e. that she is a fraud, then they certainly deserve to get what they wish for, a fraud. Neither candidate will ever be able to offer real solutions, for it does not belong to man to direct his own step, but at least people won't be conned by this purely political pandering by Clinton.

Mr. Wolfson,
The news media is putting people in catagories, you shouldn't do it. we are american people and we can't be fooled or tricked. You should just say she was wrong and get on with the job at hand. I think the NY Sen will lose, but don't play the american as pawns. We have been watching Washington for a long time.

good senator Obama tell the truth, this woman will ruin us all
she wont listen to anyone, not the generals, not the economists, not the super delegates, not the DNC
she will not stop at anything, as her lies go on and on..........

I will trust the experts that Senator Obama's plan is best. Rev. Wright
won't be at the pump when I'm filling up at $7.00 a gallon. Senator Obama gets my vote.

Amazing how the great uniter is acting like the great divider. Ok, so you do not agree with the gas tax holiday. I do agree with getting rid of it and posting a hefty tax on gas companies who give their CEOs $500 million a year bonuses. Companies that have not built a refinery in the US for the last 20 years, and finally for those companies that are getting a huge profit while they gouge the public and abuse supply and demand. Gee whiz, that sounds like the top 6 oil companies in the US. Get a life and feel the pain. In Hawaii, gas is already $4 a gallon.

The Leading Economists have spoken.
Wake up America – Hillary and McCain have mis-spoken on this issue and only want your vote.

“I’m not going to put my lot in with economists”
- Hillary Clinton

Her admission that economists, who know far more about the results of her gas tax holiday, feel that it is a bad idea is all you need to know. Hillary has no background in economics and thinks she knows more than economists who are in near unanimous agreement that she is wrong.

Hillary's plan means that the average American will save less than the cost of ONE FILL-UP. It is expected to cost thousands of jobs, increase gas consumption which will raise prices when it's over, and severely diminish funds for highway repairs. The Minnesota bridge disaster shows how much we need the repairs done.

Voters should not be so foolish that they only take a simple-minded view of this gimmick. Look at the long term because that is all that really counts.

Obama is a jerk, he has no idea what will work. The oil companies are going to raise the price whether or not there is a tax break. The oil companies are making record profits that Hillary wants to tax them on. Don't forget Obama voted for the Cheney energy plan that favors big oil..

Manipulating the poor, the weak, the less educated, the more vulnerable for political expediency. This I am sad to say is the game that the Democratic party has played for years and John Mccain also knows and wants to capitalize on.
Obama's really tells me that thsi guy is for real and God bless him. Mind you, this position may yet hurt him in the election.

First ,She won't be PRESIDENt during the holidays...So what the hell is she talking about!!! she won't be able to do anything...she will do ...NOTHING she won't be president;..Man!!!How can i write it differently?...
ok Secondly ...she won't be ...President!!! neither in july nor in august!!!so...Why is the LADY talking about something she just CAN'T do?

CNN IS JUST AWEFUL HOW THEY SPIN THINGS

it is totally amazing how my comments are rarely posted yet there are many Hillary supporters who have many many many comments posted constantly.

I think I must offend your bias comment readers by constantly referring to Hillary as Hillary Rotten Clinton, the Liar

Oh well whatever

Obama is still the right man for this country.

Obama for PRESIDENT 2008~!~~!!!!!!!~

Which one of the two – Clinton or Obama – was it that earned in excess of $100,000,000 in income?

Typical Hillary,twist lie and misrepresent.Whats new ? Hey Bill how is the CAFTA lobby going.( Columbian free trade-for all those blue collar workers that Hillary is going to take such good care of )."Trust me ,my little pretties".

I can run my own numbers and come up with my own answers, based on the difference between a tank of gas with the tax and a tank of gas without the tax. I did so when the idea was first broached. It's negligible. Not enough to even notice. Any effort to convince the public who either can't or won't bother to run their own numbers is, indeed, a political gimmick. Tell them what they want to hear, not what the facts are. Old-school politics 101.

I have to side with Obama on this one, and it really sounds odd for HRC to be accusing anyone else of siding with the oil companies.

Let's have a real energy plan.

Mrs. Clinton is lying about WTO. Opec has one answer to her proposition. And the answer is "ask your oil corporations to bring down their profit. This answer is as old as OPEC itself. Nobody can break through it. (no matter who) I am originally from OPEC country and I know it. G.W Bush is probably laughing at her now because he has received this answer 1000 times. I think this lady is a perfect deceiver.

One more thins.

Just when do you think we will buy gas for our cars again???

When the new President gets elected?

How socialist can Obama get?

This helps a little Now when we need it!

Hello CNN, ever since HILLARY shed her bogus tears and complained that its been tough and that the media is treating OBAMA with kids glove, CNN has since woken up to do HILLARY'S dirty bidding. The Question now is if OBAMA breaks down under this torrent of media bias, would CNN reverse ? just wondering out loud ! because it was so yesterday before New Hampshire that she planted a fake questioner to ask that question, now she has turned tiger.

I have just one thing to say:

HILLARY ROCKS!

The Obama campaign is being dishonest about this issue. The real difference is the windfall profit tax on big oil. Anyone who doesn't see that Obama is in the pocket of big oil is clearly blinded by emotional con-artistry by the Obama campaign. Americans want to put an end to profit taking by big oil and force reinvestment into infrastructure like increasing refinery capacity. Real change that would put an end to seasonal price hikes in the first place. Obama needs to get on board with the American people and put an end to this greedy oil industry scam. 78% capacity in the face of sky high profit taking is unbearable for the consumer.

Well now we see that Barack is not working for the poor people.

HA! Barack Obama's resume is a BOGUS GIMMICK!

Clinton understands that majority of the voters may not discern the various issues in this gas tax war. She targets the group that wants a fish to eat for one day and not the group that prefers to be taught how to fish.
This is precisely why politicians are looked upon as dishonest, crooked, lying bastards.

When gas was $2.00 a gallon, Obama called for the EXACT plan Hillary is calling for now. Do your research Obama people. So if he thought it would work at $2.00 a gallon why it won't it work at $4.00 a gallon? What's the difference? He's in the tank for the oil industry. He voted for the Bush/Cheny energy bill. This guy is too much. $30.00 in my pocket would look real good right about now.

Whatta Gas! We have Lift-Off, Hillary...Blow Obama away: Girl..

Clinton and McCain's gas tax holiday is pure election year pandering. Glad to see that Obama is against it. We need a president who's ready to get serious about our nation's problems, not someone who wants to propose quick fixes that do absolutely nothing to leave us in a better position long-term.

Obama's policy is that rather than do something now while he is a senator, we have to elect him president first to get some relief on gas prices.

Go back to Chicago You Loser!!!

Thats just plain stupid!
how does spending an extra 40 cents a gallon help me, and saving the same cash not help me? I want to see how these Obama supporters try to defent spending more.
wasteful wasteful wasteful
maybe cut spending on affirmative programs and other ridicuolous programs to make up for the money that we, the citizens pay!

The campaign is also taking issue with one of the ad's quotes from the New York Times saying Obama's proposal would "boost oil industry profits."

I think you mean Clinton's proposal, not Obama's

hilary clinton and mccain like to dogg on barack and try to make people believe he is a liability in the race but realy he is causing a disturbance to them and that cause them discomfort so realy hilary is liabilty because she and mccain are more like bush than any of the other cannidates who tried to run for prersident...hilary and mccain are offerting more of the same politica and believ in putting american soldiers in harms way instead of trying to negotiate

hilary clinton and mccain like to dogg on barack and try to make people believe he is a liability in the race but realy he is causing a disturbance to them and that cause them discomfort so realy hilary is liabilty because she and mccain are more like bush than any of the other cannidates who tried to run for prersident...hilary and mccain are offerting more of the same politica and dnt believ in putting american soldiers in harms way instead of trying to negotiate

hilary clinton and mccain like to dogg on barack and try to make people believe he is a liability in the race but realy he is causing a disturbance to them and that cause them discomfort so realy hilary is liabilty because she and mccain are more like bush than any of the other cannidates who tried to run for prersident...hilary and mccain are offerting more of the same politica and dnt believ in putting american soldiers in harms way instead of trying to negotiate

I hope our US friends see this for what it is – a desperate attempt by a deperate woman who wants to move into the White House at any cost. She has more experience than Obama, but what has she done with it? Not much. Change is good.

Clinton will ignore the economists and trust her own eyes and ears. Perhaps that's why her campaign is so far in debt. We know she's lousy at math–remember when she said she had won more of the popular vote???

Suspension of the gas tax? Relief for the people! Guys please!!!!!
This is sheer mockery!!!!!! Don't fall for it! Man, it's 30 cents a day!

Who was it that signed the same kind of gas holiday in the past? IT WAS OBAMA HERE IN ILLINOIS. What Clinton is doing is getting a start on pursuring the Oil Companies.
I saw both Obama and Clinton this sunday Am and Obama has general answers with no specifics such as "we need chage" (& I'm screaming "what are your changes") ; Clinton has detailed specific plans (and I"m not a Democrat).
Obama's issues are building up too much that they scare us.
Janet Keller

Hillary there are ways to beat this, tell people to drive less and carpool.

Duh – I'd like the one that gives me $28 this summer rather than the one that allows $1000 for food and gas. NOT. NOT NOT NOT.

I'm not one of the ones that can be dumbed down by the Clinton Lies (tell 'em anything to get a vote).

Let's move on to what matters – cleaner and clearer politicians, and less BS from the republican clinton machine.

Hillary Clinton approached her failed healthcare reform in 1993 in much the same way, experts don't matter, I'm the smartest in the land and know everything. I'm from New York and have relatives living upstate who believed in Hillary Clinton's senatorial promises, they are now deeply disappointed in her lack of accomplishment for rural America.

Tell it to the person who saves a buck on their fillup that it's a gimmick. That buck just might be the 99cent menu lunch item or going hungry that day.

Torpedo Wright and black folks voting as a race block have sunk the TiBamic. Hillary is your lifeboat to avoiding 4 more years of Bush policy.

Clinton supporters, are you blind to the Clinton VS Paul case or the numerous sex scandals cencerning Monika, Paula Jones, Gennifer Flowers, Kathleen Willey and many more.....

Hasn't it occurred to you that the GOP will use these to bring down the democratic party? WAKE UP!

The attacks we're due to receive (if Hillary wins) will make us look at the Reverend Wright case with much fondness.

Obama has zero solution!!

Hillary has short term and long term solution.

She is a candidate with action.

Obama just talk.

Hillary 08!!!

The tax is stupid, Clinton knows but she never would have thought Obama had the guts to be against it. When they found out he actually was brave, they had a problem. Clinton administration is in deep trouble here. The same with the the factory in Indiana which Clinton agreed to sell to china back in the 90s but Hillbill of course forgot to mention that when she blamed bush. Hillbills tactics are plain evil and false.

"saying Obama is "siding with the oil companies" "

Is that why Clinton had an oil lobbyist along with her to try and sell her plan?
Obama tried this in Illinois some time ago, and it failed. He discussed it on Meet the Press. The clip is on YouTube.

Attack. Attack. Attack.

Where is the plan Obama? You are suppose above the fray,.forget the attack, where is the plan? Why keep saying you are different when you are like the rest?

I watched Obama attack Hillary every day this past week at every rally because he is upset with Wright. He is suppose to be better than that.

Hillary did not attack Obama at all this past week. Who is the bigger panderer?

He won't win the general election. He is too sophomoric.

It's so funny how Hillary changes the tone in her voice to make herself sound sensitive to manipulate Americans when she talks about the economy.

The truth is that she has taken millions of dollars from oil companies to keep her campaign going, and even has oil company lobbyists campaigning for her. She works for them folks, NOT you.

NO MATTER WHAT SHE SAYS, this woman cannot be trusted- she has sold her soul to Shell.

This type of pandering from Senator Clinton is insulting to the intelligence of the American voter.

Just can't believe she stooped so low!

A $20 savings over summer – really!! And then we'll start paying back plus some in the fall and winter.

Give us a break!

Trying to align Clinton with big oil is like trying to align Obama with radical islam.

Obama is a hypocrite

1 – he says he wont run a negative campaign, yet he continues to do so

2 – he voted for a gas tax holiday in the Illinois state senate!

GET OUT OF THE RACE OBAMA!

didn't Obama vote for Bushes tax breaks for the rich oil company's
and Hillary voted against the energy bill. More small time speeches and no solutions by Obama. Hillary or Mccain 08

I am for Obama's plan. .30 cents a day will be eaten by the rising price of food and gas. You know the big oil companies will raise the price of gas if there's a gas tax holiday.

GO Hillary GO!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama is fighting nasty now- when he knows he CAN lose!!

Why can't I even make the waiting moderation.??
Once more i will try! Hillary and McCain are not dictators! They can not simply eliminate a gas tax. They can not jump over congress!
Talk about a hollow and false promise.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So who do you consult when proposing economic remedies...please don't say lobbyists. Oh right, you think they represent real people.

Oh by the way... MSNBC lets us actually view the ads. I am switching to them to get my news.

I don't know but last time I checked, economists have degrees that are benefit to their expertise..........I mean, isn't it that's why they're called "Economists"??? I mean, isn't that why you go to school for??? I'm sure EACH candidate has advice regarding ideas, solutions and theories but at the same time, they need to know that these people are in this kind of practice.......all I'm saying is if you need help or advice or a comment, don't be afraid to ask............there's MANY intelligent officials out there who would be more than happy to help...

Hey cnn,
"The campaign is also taking issue with one of the ad's quotes from the New York Times saying Obama's proposal would "boost oil industry profits." Clinton spokesman Phil Singer says that quote pertained to John McCain's proposal for the suspension of the gas tax, not Hillary Clinton's."

Dont you mean "Clinton's" proposal. Not Obama's. Stop making careless mistakes.

CNN,

Why don't you put a link up there so we can actually view the ads?

You are not a news network. You are a pathetic excuse for a news network.

I call on all intelligent people who are sick and tired of PARTISAN NEWS ORGANIZATIONS.... to tell the Clinton News Network what you think!!!!!

Come on Indiana and Carolina - show this woman that you have the intelligence to see through her!

Is Clinton serious?

I find it insulting that she thinks she can buy my vote with a gas tax holiday... She's no better than the Republicans who buy votes by pledging to cut taxes!

3 months off from an 18 cent tax. Gee...I can't wait...maybe I could take that 18 cents and invest in alternative energy, which is where it should be going in the first place!

What happens when the 3 months is over? Is she going to suspend it again? Maybe she'll just offer to fill up everyones tank. That's the way to get votes!

Sen. Obama is fighting 5 against 1 with the HRC establishment, her supportters, John McCain, his supporters, and also the GOP attackers. I must admit he's fending pretty well for himself considering his unequaled circumstances.

More obfuscation from the guy who is an expert at misinformation!

Barack and Michelle are way too far left! Americans are centrist.

Hillary Clinton 2008 and 2012! The only Democratic choice for a win in the General Election.

This ad is capital "G" arbage! POINT BLANK. Obama is a lier and he would do or say anything to be president. Sorry Obama you wont win the general election in November.

Hiilary is on target to say Obama continues to attack her solutions rather than finding solutions to problems. I've heard many of his criticisms which follow the same pattern. Obama is a politician with all hat and no cattle.

All you Obama supporters who claim that Hillary is being too negative need to take a look at Obama's latest ad. I, for one, will take any break I can get at the gas pump. In our area gas is $3.62 a gallon!I believe Obama is getting desperate. Hillary will win in Indiana!

I wonder why every ad Senator comes out with is deemed as negative but ads put out by Senator Obama are not? Just curious since this ad is more negative than Senator Clinton's ad. One could even say it was an attack on Senator Clinton. So, it seems that Senator Obama is just a typical politician after all.

UTUBE: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BARACK

Awesome Video, a must See!!

You will love it. No, Seriously.

She is right about one thing...his response is why he can't win over her demographic...he won't lie to them and they seem to be so dumb, they will believe anything she tells them. Everyone knows Bush has to sign this bill in the end and it will never happen.

Another negative ad.

How dumb does Clinton believe the electorate is in NC and IN? WE NEED A CHANGE IN MENTALITY. This game of hers is ridiculous! I wish a news person would confont Bill Clinton about this idea since right about now is when one of his TORPEDO comments is likely. "Yeah, of course I don't think it'll work, but if people buy it, why not say it? Hillary Clinton is despicable...she'll say anything, do anything, AMORAL!

SO MUCH FOR THE "NEW POLITICS"