May 6, 2008
Posted: 06:32 AM ET

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Clinton is out with a last-minute campaign ad in Indiana.
Clinton is out with a last-minute campaign ad in Indiana.

(CNN) – Hoping the proposal to suspend the gas tax will resonate with working class voters in Indiana and North Carolina, the Clinton campaign launched a last-minute ad in those states Monday that sharply attacks rival Barack Obama for not supporting the measure.

"What has happened to Barack Obama?" an announcer states in the new 30 second spot, among the campaign's most bruising to date.

"He is attacking Hillary’s plan to give you a break on gas prices because he doesn’t have one," the ad's announcer also says.

The ad comes on the heels of a weekend marked by heated back-and-forth between both campaigns over the issue. Obama's campaign launched an ad Sunday that called Clinton's proposal to suspend the gas tax a "classic Washington gimmick" and argues that oil companies will keep the extra proceeds from the suspension of the gas tax and will not pass the savings onto drivers.

The Clinton campaign countered that Obama is siding with the oil companies over hard working voters increasingly pinched by the price of gas.

UPDATE: Barack Obama's campaign released a response ad Monday afternoon that charges Clinton with offering "More of the same old negative politics."

“A war that should never have been waged. An economy in turmoil. Record prices at the pump. America held hostage to foreign oil," the ad's announcer states.

“Her hometown newspaper says she's taking the low road - her attacks do nothing but harm," the announcer also says. “The same old Washington politics won't fix our problems. We need honest answers… And a president we can trust."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Stacy Clarks   May 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

DEMOCRATS UNITE, WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF REPUBLICAN NONSENSE!!!!

WE CANNOT LET MCCAIN KEEP GETTING A FREE RIDES, HAS ANYONE SEEN ALL HIS LATESTS GAFFES, INCLUDING GETTING INTRODUCES BY A HEALTH LOBBYISTS, AND HAVING 2 LOBBYISTS WORK ON HIS CAMPAIGN

PS: CLINTON V. PAUL!!!!!!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike   May 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I wonder how many times Obama had to tell his kids not to repeat his pastor's cuss words and derogatory words?

Did Obama have to tell his kids it is ok for the pastor to say such things but not anyone else?

I guess Obama's church believes in only 9 of the 10 commandments. The 10th one about taking God's name in vain must have been just a suggestion.

Brian   May 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

The Economists know NOTHING about the Economy. Hillary has the right answers!

McCain/Clinton '08

Bill   May 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

You go girl…………….

AJ, IL   May 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Why doesn't Obama just countered the Clinton Ad with one of his own talking about Hillary's tendency to pander for votes and her vote against raising car fuel mileage standards in the 2005 Energy Bill?

Kelley   May 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Yeah and both my husband and myself work in road construction, Willyou help me get a job the way you help New Yorkers get jobs. Clinton cannot even tax the oil companies profits, she's not President. We all know if the gas tax holiday goes thru, oil companies will just raise the price of gas.

Joyce, NC   May 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

He is now exposed as another one of those typical politicians he claims abhore. How could he change Washington (it is really Bush that we need to change and his cohorts) when he wimps out of just about everything?

My biggest concern - he hasn't really taken a lead on any issue. Even McCain offered something, is thinking of something, a way to solve this mess. What has he offered apart from reacting to Edwards, Hilary and McCain - worse tweaking their ideas and presenting them as his own?

Forget about the other side issues, he is lacking this basic but vital component to be President. Has he presented one original idea?
Didn't he vote for Cheney's energy bill?

Twinkle Toes Mulligan   May 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Kick his butt all the way back to Chicago and his Rev. Wright, Hillary.

SV   May 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

CNN=Clintons News Network.

No news about the new endorsement obama got today.
You guys come up with news about clinton's dairy and her endorsement of Indy's racer which doesnt count.

Concerned   May 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Clinton stated in 2005: 'I Agree With McCain' On Long-Term Iraq Presence." Here is the rest:

Three years ago, during an appearance on CBS, Sen. Hillary Clinton stated that she agreed with the overarching premise of John McCain's Iraq policy: that America's commitment to the war shouldn't be based on time frames but rather the level of troop casualties. She even cited, as McCain now regularly does, that the United States would be well suited to follow a model for troop presence based on South Korea, Japan, or Germany.

"Senator McCain made the point earlier today, which I agree with (says Hillary), and that is, it's not so much a question of time when it comes to American military presence for the average American; I include myself in this. But it is a question of casualties," said Clinton. "We don't want to see our young men and women dying and suffering these grievous injuries that so many of them have. We've been in South Korea for 50-plus years. We've been in Europe for 50-plus. We're still in Okinawa with respect to protection there coming out of World War II."

Is this who we want for President?

spencer   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Way to go Hillary. You are the better Candidate. Count the votes in Michigan and Florida, Obama chose to remove his name in Michigan, his fault, no one elses. Count them as is. Don't steal the election from Hillary.

All 4 Obama in PA   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

He does have a plan, but it does not include a "vacation" which would end up doing more harm than good. His plan is to break away from our dependence on foreign oil, develop alternative sources of energy and make cars that are not gas hounds! He wants to fix the problem, not jut put a band-aid on it. The Clinton camp spins that into doing nothing. Outrageous!

Gary of El Centro, Ca   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

What has happened to Barack Obama? He didn't jump on the Pander Express with Hillary and McCain, and she just can't figure out why not. It is apparently inconceivable to her that someone running for office wouldn't jump on a meaningless proposal just to attract a few votes just before a primary. Barack is right, it is time for a new kind of politics.

TESAP   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Her counter is dumb, I would rather hold out for a long term solution than a quick fix. but it is evident that she is siding with the Republicans on this issue, Iraq, Iran and everything else.

Nic   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

She will stop at nothing. Cynical, pandering nonsense like this. Outright lies. She's the perfect president for Dumberica.

yhoff76   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

To all of you voters voting for Hillary Clinton and her cronies, go to "you tube" and type "Mickey Kantor" and you will get a clear picture as to what the Hillary campaign thinks about you. We have an obligation to elect the more qualified candidate and Hillary has not transcended gender the way Barack Obama has transcended race.
"What good fortune for those in power that people do not think"
-Adolf Hitler

Women for Obama   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

What happened is that he is about to be the Democratic nominee for president!

WHATEVER   May 5th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Kitchen Sink.

Thats all I gotta say.

Kim   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

First of all. It is not Hillary's idea, It is John McLame's idea. Hillary just stole it like she does everything else. Second, Obama attacked the idea because it is a silly political gimmick that insults the intelligence of almost everybody (except Hillary supporters).

Caroline, Martha's Vineyard   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

The experts state that Senator Obama's gas tax plan is better than
Hillary's. The superdelgates seem to think so also, seeing that they are
now switching to him instead of her.

Yes We Can.

Alonzo Demetrius   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

What happened to Obama? CNN (Clinton Network News) and the rest of the MSM are trying to Swiftboat him! That's what. I'm not stupid enough to sell my vote for $30 worth of gasoline. Shameless pandering Hillary!!

Shalini   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Clinton can never win !!!!! Shame on her and her suppoters to be so negative all the time.

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT !

HC   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

and what about the opinion of economists?

Nando, Florida   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Hillary you can Take YOU GAS TAX HOLIDAY AND GO TO CHINA WITH IT!!!!!!!!! YOU ALREADY SOLD US OUT TO THEM YOU AND SLICK WILLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting tired of this   May 5th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

"What has happened to Barack Obama?"

Well, 3 things:

1) He has been defiled by a nasty stop-at-nothing campaign but has come through the other side and is still winning.

2) He has received two more superdelegates today (from MD) while you picked up a Nascar driver.

3) He has become the all-but certain Democratic nominee for the office of President without lowering his standards or impugning his own integrity, besting another candidate who was the odds-on-favorite and had a commanding lead when the race started.

I'd say that about sums it up.

Mk   May 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

So when will Hillary's plan to pay for this plan be implemented?
Does she REALLY think Bush will allow Oil companies to foot the bill for this? So, her plan is no different then McCain's except she is
coating hers with a little more fantasy.
Don't the voters of Indiana and NC feel a little bit of resentment towards this woman who thinks they are dumb enough to fall for this? I hope when they vote they will let her know that they are not falling for her sugar coated pandering.

More than 60 percent of voters in the poll said that Mrs. Clinton said what people wanted to hear, rather than what she believed.

Mark   May 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Why can't hillary close the deal?

jp   May 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

North* Carolina. Nice copy checking.

KOREAN VET   May 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Typical Hillary…..
Lying to the people and makign it seem like she is doing something.

Amy   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

She's pathetic, and will say anything and do anything to get a vote. Sadly, according to the polls, Indiana's buying it.

Dusacre   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Interesting to see how far the Clintons go to get more power

Dee JAY in miami   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

hillary that is a low blow… thats why i hate you…. you are trying to play mind games on the weak minded americans…

you dont deserve to be president…

Obama is a man of truth and integrity and he is telling the truth about the gas tax… while you are trying to get votes

Obama 08

LucieLee   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I hope that since you are not Hillary Clinton biased…that you will hold her accountable for her misleading ad? Oh yeah….I forgot….will never happen….because you do 24/7 Hillary positive coverage, now that Rev. Wright is thankfully no longer a media obsession~!! Desperate Hillary…..just doesn't get it when a solid majority of the public thinks this gas-tax holiday is not a sound idea~~Maybe CNN should enlighten her, the next time you pat her on the back……

jeff storrs, ct   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

What happened is that he listen to ecomist and you don't! Which maks him better than you!

Karen, TN   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Whoa! You're making me dizzy, my head is SPINNING! I believe Obama says the gas tax holiday would increase profits for oil companies, and since he is speaking against it how can that be construed as supporting oil companies? HRC is the one who's working for big oil if anyone is.

True   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

More Clinton attack ads and gimmicks to lie to the American people and try to stir up votes. Its truly unfortunate for the "Obliterator". If you can't Win them, Nuke em…

emmy   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a fighter and a uniter..she will lead this country in a positve ,upbeat direction…hillaryclinton.com

Alonzo Demetrius   May 5th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

So CNN doesn't want to report that even Clinton's advisors don't think this is much of a real solution for anything but her campaign. Why doesn't CNN report what Michael Bloomberg thinks of her plan? If she doens't respect the ideas of economists, how is she going to do anything productive for this country? Please, Indiana, put this person behind us and get behind Barack! Real soultions!

john g   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

his solution is to tell people the truth that there is no quick fix to this problem instead of pretending there is and in the process making the situation worse. Its called leadership

Adam, Los Angeles   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I despise this lady; I absolutely despise her. Sen. Clinton is so terrible, she gives "Politics" a dirty name. In fact, i don't know that in good conscience i could vote for her in the general election should she win the nomination.

Terrence, NC   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Just when we've thought we've reached the bottom, let's go lower….. This woman has issues. Can't wait until she's out of this race.

We need Help in NYS!   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

This woman is absoultely pathetic!

Not only will she do and say anything to win but she's setting up the American People for failure.

Hillary Clinton, Do and Say Anything '08 !

robb   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Wow.

You must be kidding. She can't be serious with this ad considering all the publicity the idea has gotten showing it to be a ridicuous idea.

And, Congress has basically told her to take a hike (which will probably happen a lot if she were to get into the White House). Congress knows better.

More Clintonomic delusion and a pathetic attempt to buy votes.

Bob   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I hope all of those voting in primaries tomorrow put a higher value on his/her vote than $28.00.

Bit   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Another kitchen-sink strategy by Ms. Hillary Clinton. How can the party unite with this kind of tactic in November? The more she throws the sink, the more the American People don’t like her; and the more the people don’t like her the more the people will stay home in November.

Obama Suporter   May 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Obama Supporter

I can’t believe that we have that many uneducated people in the US. No wonder why they believe any thing Clinton say idiots. Only killing the party no way she can make it and increasing the numbers of uneducated is only delaying the process

Alex Smith   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

How can anyone in there right mind be opposed to this. I would love help at the pump even if it is a few penny's. People come on andwake up you have to get started some-where, and why not do this and let the oil companies carry the burden for a few months. If someone came up to you on the street and gave you $5. would you say no because of the economist would like the idea, NO you would take it and say Thank You and thank to yourself man I wish that would happen again.

Lost in Translation   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, you FAIL again!!!!

if you think Obama is the only one who opposes your "Tax Plan" think again. Even your own supporters will not come to your rescue on this.

RON   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

clinton and her supports are hatefull people …….hillary is the Anti Christ …….. believe me SHE IS

Jim   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

You mean "North Carolina," not "South," right CNN?

GL, Bend, OR   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Ms "I'll do anything to win", strikes again.

Hopefully, the voters are smarter than the average 5th grader.

Oh! The Irony   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Hillary, you can voice your opposition to Barack's stance and tout your plan as any candidate should. However, to blatantly lie and say he does not have a plan is more of the same negative politics we are sick of seeing. To say that Obama is siding with the oil companies and not the hard working voters is more election time lying. She may be gaining in the polls by using these tactics, but she has lost my respect.

Yetty   May 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I can stand Hillary!!!!!

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

What more can one expect from the Queen of Pander!!! No wonder so many people are cynical about politicians!

Hoosiergirl   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Wow, she thinks we're totally stupid! No wonder there's so much support for Obama here! He sees how detrimental this would be to the future economy, and she just wants to get into the white house!!!

Maggie VT   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

What is wrong with this woman? The price of oil went up to $120 a barrel. Do you not think maybe someone was listening to Hillary Clinton when she proposed the tax break???

I also just read on the Huffington Post that in 2005 she agreed with John McCain in keeping our troops in Iraq. I am really beginning to think that she really is a Republican

Dean Weld   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Obama is making a big mistake going against Hillary's gas tax holiday plan. Sure the plan may not be perfect, but it shows the country that Hillary is the one most concerned with doing everything she can to help Americans who are struggling now. If Obama doesn't like the plan, then he needs to offer an alternative or do something to show lower income Americans that he cares as much as Hillary does about their situations. Right now he's coming off as much more elite and the voters can sense it.

Steve   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

This is exactly the kind of thing that has turned me off from HRC. Instead of making her case for why the suspension of the gas tax would be beneficial, she simply attacks Obama for having a more economically responsible view. This is what she has been reduced to and frankly I find it pathetic.

Heather   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Nice one CNN. I'm sure you think we're all just a bunch of rednecks down here in the Carolinas, but there is a BIG difference between North Carolina and South Carolina.

The primary tomorrow is in NORTH Carolina and we'll be happy to deliver this state for Obama.

stephen   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Didn't Bill open up the Strategic reserves while president to ease the cost at the pump? Would that work again?

Pat   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

What a mean desperate miserable lady Hillary Clinton is!

She'll never be President because over half the nation doesn't like her and even more know she's a liar!

Alonzo Demetrius   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Yeah, let the stupid people remember a vote for Obama is a vote for Jeramiah Wright. This election will only expose how many people will believe biased MSM (CNN is a part of) instead of digging for the truth themselves. Why is it that republicans and Hillary do so well with the less educated?

I'll be voting soon!   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Do people really fall for this stuff? I can't even believe the media acts like she's still in the race. At this point the only way she could win is if the SD's hand it to her–and if the DNC thinks they're broke now–watch what happens if they do that!

ODES   May 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

This is why the superdelgates should not support Hillary. She knows, and several experts has stated that this gas tax is not in the best interest of the America people. I am from Kentucky and her gas tax holiday does not excite me at all. I just hope the people in Indiana and North Carolina do not fall for this gimmick just to get votes. I really like Hillary, but she has really made me look at her in a different light. Tell me why Hillary, why……

dwayne   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Yep…that's Hillary for ya. Same ole Washington politics. He adds should start reading "don't vote for Barack Obama because he's black." Hey, if were going to make it race issue…might as well do it right. I'll vote for McSame if she get's the Dem. Nomination. I'll take my chances.

GloriafromPA   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

It will be interesting to see who is right. Hillary believes there is a reason politics hasn't changed, becuase it works for the politician. Obama believes people no longer want the old politics and are ready for real change, like he showed when he didn't follow Hillary, who followed McCain, in order to pander up some votes with a plan that would cost far more than it would save in actual dollars and jobs. For those who would vote for someone for an empty promise of 30 cents a day for 90 days, I'll buy your vote for 31 cents? Hey, every penny counts, right? Wake up people! Don't be puppets of old style politics. We have a real choice now - Obama 08

Sharon Minnesota   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Phillip Bunn calling me a dangerous fool and many other Obama supporters recent posts about the Clinton's have proved my point. They will attempt to seize power by any means, no holds barred. Read their postings for yourself. and get a glimpse into their souls. It's getting uglier every day.

Hillary must fight back and fight hard.

charlie   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

INDIANA - WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!! Don'r buy into the pandering. It is clear that she doesn't care at all about anything but herseflf - she doesn't care about you or how much you pay at the pump.

She is dishonest and desparate!

A vote for her is vote to destroy the Democratic Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Michael Thompson   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Frankly, Clinton scares the hell out of me. She's already threatening Iran with annilization (so you can't blame them for throwing it back at us); whining about Obama………she has NO RECORD of anything getting accomplished that she started "for US". And I honestly can't even imagine Bill back in the White House again under ANY circumstances. The Democrats are shooting themselves in the foot and this country BETTER start getting this straightened out before they fall for all this bleeding "verbage" that's being thrown at us. Come on! We're smarter than this!!

gordaleen harbourne   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

I beleive him , if I were an american I would sure trust him over Hilary , she comes across to me as that she seems to care more about winning than the country I bet she already hired the moving van for her move to the white house………………….lets hope she can get her money back .Go Obama!

Dave   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Man does she think the voters are DUMB. No other reason for ads like this.

OregonVoter   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Better win big tomorrow Clinton machine. Oregon will go to Obama. We value honesty, integrity, common courtesy and diplomacy….none of which you have an ounce of.

Obama 08   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

This woman is starting to make me ill and CNN's constant bias as well…why do almost all posts begin with Clinton??

Fox News is actually less biased than you…

Jackie   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Obama doesn't support it because he is collecting campaign finances from the oil companies.

Sick of The Pander   May 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

If the people of Indiana fall for this it's just tragic. This candidate is depending on people who won't think beyond an 18.4 percent gas tax that won't help in the short or long run. In the long run it will only cause higher gas prices. Indiana, please don't be deceived. Stop the "Misspeaking" on Tuesday.

Jazz   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

No surprise here…say anything to win Hillary Clinton. It worked for the Republicans in 2000 and 2004. That's what Hillary's experience is all about…gutter politics. Some voters think the Clinton years will return. Is Bill going to be watching over Hillary's shoulders every minute to share HIS experiences?

Double Standard II   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I think I will throw in my support with the last blogger to have the Communications Act reviewed. CNN's conduct is just plain dispicable. I am also throwing in my lot with Color of change (and before the ignorant begin to do the only thing they can - rant) Obama may not be the perfect candidate like Clinton who seemed to have fallen from heaven to save us all, but at least he isnt pandering to get votes.
What is sad is that he has received THREE endorsements today which are being reported everywhere BUT CNN. Even more I noticed on the weekend, the image left on the CNN site aaaalll weekedn was the Rev. Wright story….Clinton will get her turn….you'll see….

jsb   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

It's Indiana and NORTH Carolina.

Tony in MT   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Just more evidence that Clinton will say or do anything to get elected. Obama is spot on with his stance on the gas tax issue. Hillary is catering to the oil companies with her proposal. If her idea gets implemented, people will continue to buy as much gas as they are now. And guess whose profits will not be affected at all?

We don't need to lower the price of gas, we need to lower the demand of gas. Sell your SUV! Don't drive so much!

Bo   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I think hillary wants to be mccains running mate.

Relle Boston   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

SAD this depends on what pol you look at. One said that he has a 2 pint lead in Indiana. Stop the nonsense.

Deborah   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

HOOSIERS FOR OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

OBAMA 2008!!!

CW in DC   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I KNEW IT!!!!!!! I KNEW IT!!!!!! I KNEW IT!!!!!! I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!

We should officially name the day before primaries - "Kitchen Sink Day"

I knew she was going to pull something before the day was out.

After further review,Texas   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

She has become a Republican all over again,just like she started out in high school.She is the planets Cancer.

Marine   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Our congress needs to get together to ammend our constitution so that the president only serves one 6 year term. That way we won't have to put up with this bull but every 6 years instead of 4.

Ginger   May 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Clinton= GOP

Jerry from Oregon   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Hillary proves once again that her 35 years of experience have taught her well how to play the political games that aren't serving the interests of America. She knows that pandering for votes works even when doing the right thing would be better in the long run. Barack Obama however will always do the right thing even if it is not politically expedient and/or bad politically. He prefers to take a longer view and look at what will serve America and the people better in the long run.

Clinton just wants votes to justify her belated white house bid.

Liz   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

CLINTON CANNOT WIN MOST ELECTED DELEGATES. THIS IS WHAT WINS ELECTIONS.

THIS RACE IS ESSENTIALLY OVER BUT MEDIA LIKES TO MAKE IT SEEM CLOSE.

OBAMA HAS MORE SUPPORT FROM GOVERNORS, HOUS. REPRES. AND SENATORS.

OBAMA HAS MORE ELECTED DELEGATES AND MORE STATES AND TOTAL VOTES.

I DON'T SEE HOW THIS RACE IS CLOSE

PA_Hill-fan   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Americans worry about gas price is real!! There were signals for the mortgage crisis before and the government and the economists ignored it till it became a monster. Same thing is true about gas price. We need to have a temporary solution (paid by oil companies) and a long term solution as proposed by Hillary Clinton. Failure to ignore will create another monster and our economy can not afford that anymore.

Ben   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I have written this same comment twice and it never gets posted.
why? OK once more. Hillary and McCain are offering something with this gas tax relief they can not possibly comply with. No senator can possibly jump over congress and change a federal tax! Not now! not ever!

zina   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

You have to be kidding me?!? How can we heal this party when the Clinton camp is doing this. I want to be able to vote for them in case they steal the nomination. Stop making that impossible!!

gp   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

wow she is just agly. How is she going to look herself in miror.I think that even Bill will gain more empathy for his obsesive searching for afairs now we get to know what monster she is. Once not long ago i was her supporetr. Away with her .

Candi South Carolina   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Hillary don't get confused when you say South Carolina. We never asked for a gas tax holiday. You got your North and South mixed up. We in the South don't want anything for a break if it will cost us more and pain later.

What we do in South Carolina to conserve high gas prices is either take the transit, city bus or car pool. Many people here don't have a problem for the high gas prices because we like to drive our own cars, trucks and Suv's.

Gas tax would be nice but Prez Bush have not said anythng backing your plan. So sorry to bust your bubbles but get the North straight and then Hollerrrrrrrr at the South.

See Ya

Obama 08

Tom   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Clinton is playing to the ignorance of the American voter. Indiana (and North Carolina)…don't fall for these games. I'm not saying $30 in your pocket is insignificant, but do you really think a program like this would signed into law? Added to that, ask any expert…economist or otherwise…and they will tell you that this plan makes no sense. Do you really think the oil companies are going to stand by and pay 18 cents on every gallon of gas? They would just raise their prices. This is political pandering at the lowest level…we deserve much better in a president. Let's get some integrity back in the White House…Barack Obama.

charles   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

she's pitiful
.

Joe on the Street   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

One minute Hillary is talking unity around whoever gets the nomination and then pops up an article about a last minute ad attack.

Very, very scarey….

Jim T   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

cant believe people and clinton voters are still buying into hillarys crap, so gullible.

marcelo   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

She's brilliant. She's offering money to voters in exchange for their vote. And the best part is, it's not her money! It's the money allocated to rebuilding bridges, roads and other transportation means of travel… like the bridge that collapsed in Minnesota. Let's not forget that this will reduce the budget for rebuilding and maintaining these roads/bridges by 25-30% because of this gas holiday! And how does she intend to pay for this, well, when she's president, she'll TRY to tax the oil companies, like she TRIED to establish universal healthcare in 1993. And just like 1993, she'll fail and blame it on the republicans or anyone else but herself.

By far, Hillary Clinton is the greatest politician running in this presidential race.

Unfortunately, I'm VERY sick of politicians and the games they play to win our votes. I'm hoping Obama wins and if he doesn't than I hope McCain wins… at least both of them have integrity.

pablo rachi   May 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Hillary is a GOP surrogate… oh wait, she is simply GOP– appealing to the xenophobic high school education vote

good luck, we're takin' over

Marge   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

LOL!LOL! Hillary needs to be saving her canpaign money insteading of producining last minute ads…LOL!LOL!
After tomorrow,her financial support is going to dry up!!!! LOL!LOL!
How long does she think people are going to "back" a loser????
I understand she's fighting…but for what???? The nomination is out of reach for her!

Jim   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Obama is a joke - do your best to get this clown out the race

Frank N. Sense   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

CNN… The primary is in "North" Carolina….

Joe   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Does it strike anyone else as odd that Hillary's gas-tax relief plan is the same as that floated by a Republican who admits to knowing next to nothing about the economy? Aren't we supposed to be a different party, rather than johny-come-latelys to a Republican idea?

Dave   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

More Lies and Gimmicks from the Clinton camp…. The sad thing is, more people will vote for her because of the Lies and Gimmicks!

I wonder when the 3 am commercial will air in Indiana and North Carolina…. probably Prime Time tonite.

Illinois voter   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Obama would not be in this race if the media did their jobs and reported on the Wright scandal sooner in the primary.

Fool you once, shame on Barack. Fool you twice, shame on you, Obama supporters.

Hillary '08

Chris   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Umm…I usually don't comment as I don't take pleasure in butting heads with one-dimensional Obamaheads or Clintonheads or even McCainheads, but the story says South Carolina instead of North Carolina.

Kim, Charlotte, NC   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

It is really really sad to me how this campaign has turned out. Hillary should have let this go when she lost 11 in a row. Instead she did and said whatever she could to let herself look " always right". Hillary you have destrouyed the Democrats (Bill) all by yourself.

vicki   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

CNN,

Where is report that Omama got endorsement from 3 super delegates?

Maggie VT   May 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Yeah, according the Huffington Post "Hillary Clinton will use the NUKE OPTION" TO GET THE DELEGATES!!!!! Good article. They are biased like MSNBC and CNN.

Josephine from Canada   May 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

This woman (Hillary) and her campaign team members are really stupid people. I will wait to see if the NCand IN people will fall for this political gimmick to score point tomorrow. Americans are smarter than this. What a shame to see former first lady bring her self so low for a normination lost already even before PA primary. CNN pls. post this.
Obama 08……………………….YES WE CAN

Justine, Cincinnati   May 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Yeah Mike - I am sure you are a sweet angel that has never done a bad thing in your life…. especially break one of the 10 commandments.

GIVE ME A BREAK!

ITS OLD NEWS!

Media Alert!   May 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Here's what has happened to Obama today:

" Kalyn Free, an at-large member of the Democratic National Committee, today announced that she supports Illinois Senator Barack Obama for the party’s presidential nomination."

"PolitickerMD reports that State Democratic Party Chairman Michael Cryor and Vice Chairwoman Lauren Dugas Glover will endorse Illinois Senator Barack Obama this afternoon."

This is news……why is CNN not reporting it?

Dave   May 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Wow! $28….our financial problems are solved. Give me a break Hillary. Look at the Gas prices! Look at the $/oil barrel. KEEP IT REAL. Vote OBAMA. Stop sweeping the problems under the rug, Hilllary.

Karlo Hernandez   May 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

GO HILLARY!

He's a joke. it would be so bad for the US if Obama becomes President.

WAKE UP AMERICA, VOTE FOR HILLARY TOMORROW!

Sore Looooser   May 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Is it just me or Hillary turned to that crazy old lady that lives next door. I mean. This kind of ad makes me not want to voter for her if she became the nominee.

Continues to be pathetic and political pandering….

Hoosiergirl   May 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Wow, she thinks we're totally stupid! No wonder there's so much support for Obama here! He sees how detrimental this would be to the future economy, and she just wants to get into the white house!!!

Greg   May 5th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Let's all hope that the good people of Indiana and North Carolina are not as gullible as Hillary takes them for.

No one in their right mind believes that this is a good idea. All the ecoomists have come out strongly against it.

Sounds like just another example of bad judgment and pandering by Team Clinton.

Furthermore, it shows a real disrespect for the voters or Indiana and North Carolina.

Maria Garia   May 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

May the best candidate wins ,
and SHE WILL……. t

the most I hear the candidates tallk about their plans if elected President, the more I like Hilary, she sound confident, prepared and ready to go….from day one, she amazes me. she is great.

BB Charlotte   May 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Good to see the Clinton campaign is working hard in South Carolina. That will come in handy for tomorrow's primary in NORTH Carolina. Nice job.

Reality   May 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

High oil prices are caused in large part by both a weak dollar caused by our debt-financing of the war, and political instability in the Middle East, also caused by the war.

Since Hillary voted for the war, she is largely responsible for the high oil and thus gas prices.

If you want more of the same, including a continuation of Hillary's war, just keep supporting that lying flip-flopping Wal-Mart director with the impeached and disbarred husband and daughter who works for a hedge fund benefitting only the rich.

Belle of QC.   May 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Clearly a crappy idea Hilary has come up with. If people could not do their own maths i guess it would fly, but common on now?? I am not sure who she is trying to sell this bunch of bull to and who exactly will really buy that idea. She needs to just quit already. She might be a bit more of a telemarketer than Barack Obama, but then again we all know that fools with hot heads and a mouth flushing words and promises is in fact just what it is, the toilet effect. And we all know that nothing progressive or effective comes from this level. Barack is very intelligent and charismatic, his approach to the media has always been on a reasonable and intellectual level, he talks sense and not just focus on today, but on tomorrow. Hilary on the other hand constatly sound like she is trying to sell ice to an eskimo, she is at a point of desperation and will say any and everything she thinks people want to hear to get her elected…immature technic. Full of doo doo if you ask me…Use your god given intelligence people.

Chris   May 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

SV,

Since Obama's charisma is now fading and his truths are coming out with help of all media networks, now you call CNN Clinton News Network. Don't you remember when only twomonths ago, he was getting free ride from every media including CNN?? These is no chance that he would get my family's vote as he does not come up with any solutions of problems this nation is facing. Empty speeches don't work!!

jeffrey   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

what has happened to obama…..he could have closed the deal last week ….the polls should him bouncing back from the rev. wright controversy…..and he could have put this thing to bed if hed just gone along with the gas tax holiday…..why give hillary an issue too run with?……and what harm would it realy do? ….other than improve his standing with the blue collar voters …and show him he cares…he still could have gone after the big oil companies "IF" he became president…..but now even if the super deligates make a HUGH error and give him the nomination….were toast in the general……

carrie   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

clinton,u have sunk so low
to think i actually respected you

Jim   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

barack sips tea with the royals - if anybody knew anything about market capitalism they'd know that the fuel prices WOULD decrease under a gas tax holiday, because the company with the lowest prices would get the most business - company's compete to offer a better deal you morons

Jim   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I didn't really like Hillary but man.. she is good. I have found new respect for her. She is like Freddy Krueger…she just keeps coming back!!

I was a Barrack supporter, but his pastor for 20 years has really tilted my view and sitting in that pew listening to racist rantings for all that time, and his wife stating racist comments herself, how could that really not affect him? I have really lost respect for him.
Lifting up the vale of Obama's slogans..it is hard for me to consider him any more. I see him for his past and not his slogans anymore. At least I know Hillary is a tough B**tch and a strong fighter.

Big D   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Hillary is not talking like a leader. A true leader does not resort to pandering and negative distortions. What Hillary is doing is called propaganda. Obama is strong enough to lead without relying on false messages. Hillary is not strong enough to lead on her own, and so her message is all propaganda. Because she is not a leader, she would not make a good president. NC and IN - please vote Obama.
O '08

Nawth Cacalaky   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

It is North Carolina and Indiana not South Carolina - but wait is this CNN or FOX?

Jeremiah   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Hillary Clinton 08!

Leticia   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I thought the election was in North Carolina? But your lede says SOUTH Carolina. Tsk tsk.

Baby B   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

OBAMA = Typical DC Politician

Nothing but broken dreams

Reality   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

High oil prices are caused in large part by both a weak dollar caused by our debt-financing of the war, and political instability in the Middle East, also caused by the war.

Since Hillary voted for the war, she is largely responsible for the high oil and thus gas prices.

If you want more of the same, including a continuation of Hillary's war, just keep supporting that lying flip-flopping Wal-Mart director with the impeached and disbarred husband and daughter who works for a hedge fund benefitting only the rich.

Jimmy   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Check your notes…The primary is in NORTH Carolina.

paul   May 5th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

shame unto hillary for trying to fool folks that think about immediate solutions instead of long term. what happens when thousands lose thier jobs, she will be sitting on top of her $109 million sipping some vodka and smilling. what happen in new york with most people losing thier jobs. she can not manage her campaign how can she govern.

Stevie   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Indiana and South Carolina? Impressive CNN…

Deborah   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

VOTERS PLEASE SEND LYING BIG MOUTH CLINTON HOME TO PENNSYLVANIA, ILLINOIS, ARKANSAS, NEW YORK, heck she'll say she was brought up in all the states to try to win votes

She is such a liar that she doesn't even know when she is telling the truth

American's send this slim bag home to where ever she came from!!!!

Tim in Canada   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Sam says that Hillary is a fear-warmongering rootin tootin vermin and will blow Iran to smithereens if elected.

Grant in ID   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Puzzling to me why CNN has ignored Obama picking up 8-9 more sperdelegates today to Clinton's one. If I'm not mistaken he got four in MD, three in IL, one in CA and one in OK.

Isn't that news? It is to me!

Clinton   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Try Indiana and NORTH Carolina. Just a few months off.

Nicole   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Mike,

What do the Clinton's know about commandments? Or is anything "fair game" with interns in the Oval Office??

Hoosiers are delusional if they think $30 is going to give them a "break". Don't fall for the gimmicks!

Tired of the fighting,
Obama 08

James   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Another Clinton Kitchen Sink.

mitchell   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

more clinton pandering just before the voting.more lies.the 'clinton machine' going full-tilt,because they know it's over after barack's landslide victory ,in guam.hillary needed 69% of penns. and got 55%.in guam she got 49.9%.cnn's poll has her at 4 pts. ahead, in indiana with 48%.in nc.she's behind by 8 pts with 40%.that should make the 'supers' ,start flocking to support obama.i honestly think hillary will have to concede, by the end of the week.

GloriafromPA   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

"He is attacking Hillary’s plan to give you a break on gas prices because he doesn’t have one"

Brilliant, propose a plan / "solution" that makes a problem worse and attack your opponent because he doesn't have a plan. Actually, doing nothing is a better plan for this country. Hillary, how about a $1000 tax credit on Mother's Day to all mothers and another for all dads on Father's Day. That should close the deal, you haven't been able to close for months. Wait a minute, here I am suggesting $1000 tax credit when Hilaary has already determined 30 cents would do the trick - and I do mean trick.

Eric   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Mark….Why Can't Obama close the deal? He and his campaign advisors have been running their mouths talking about how they were going to end if for Hillary months ago and she still keeps winning big states!

IT'S EVIDENT THAT PEOPLE ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE A 2ND LOOK AT OBAMA AND HAVE REALIZED THAT HE CAN'T BE TRUSTED WITH THE COUNTRY!

GO HILLARY!!! HILLARY 08!!!

Ratgurl   May 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Wow, she thinks North Carolinians & Indianans are totally stupid! No wonder there's so much support for Obama there! He sees how detrimental this would be to the future economy, and she just wants to get into the white house by any means necessary!!!

jeff - Dallas   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Still no mention of Kalyn Free, superdelegate endorsing Senator Obama. She announced her endorsement this morning. Free is an at large member of the DNC and a member of the Choctaw Indian Nation in Oklahoma.
Instead the press focuses of negative campaign ads. No wonder politics rolls that way.

50 year old white Texan for Obama.

cody   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Well, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that the Clinton campaign is acting this way.

"He is attacking Hillary’s plan to give you a break on gas prices because he doesn’t have one," they lie, neglecting to mention Obama's $1000/family $500/individual gas tax credit proposal….

Tomorrow's primary will answer one thing - how many votes can be bought with a $30 payoff at the cost of infrastructure and the jobs necessary to build that infrastructure?

CNN - how about posting this?

Daniel, Loganville Ga   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

"More “low road” attacks from Hillary Clinton," the ad's announcer states. "Now she’s pushing a “bogus” gas tax gimmick…Experts say it’ll just “boost oil industry profits.”

Alex   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Interesting how easy it is for Hillary to trash Obama, a fellow democrat, disregarding the negative effects they could have on Obama once he wins the democratic nomination. Shows how completely selfish and self absorbed she is. Consumed with winning at any cost regardless of how the consequences of her arrogant and egocentric actions effect the american people. She would be a complete nightmare of a president!!!

OMG   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Here's what happened to Obama…..he has picked up 3 supers today (Free, Cryor, Glover)……any comments Clinton fans?

lyn-nj   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary is ABSSOLUTELY right. Give the WORKERS a Gasoline TAX break immediately.

Obama previously supported this-Now he is with the Washington Crowd. This is not CHANGE we can believe in. It is MORE of the same OLD politics!!

GO Hillary-Make Poloci EAT the PEOPLE's words!!

basbille   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

clinton is being absolutely ridiculous in promoting this "gas tax break" as anything but a help to HER! $30 savings … oh my! thx for the "plan" hillary! lol

dont sale ur vote for 30 $ !   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

QUOTE from HILLARY's add:
"He is attacking Hillary’s plan to give you a break on gas prices because he doesn’t have one,"
_______________________________________________-
hahaha…how childish…he is not my friend because i have a candy and he doesn't

Now hillary paid thousands to put THAT on air ??? That's why she lacks in management. She spends on stupid things instead of Trying to have a REAL ADD that does not insult voters inteligence !

Why would i trust a woman that votes for the war without even reading the report that could allow her to make a good decision.
A woman who so carelessly sends other people kids to death, without even taking the time to read and know if it s relevant !
WHILE that same woman so knows how to protect her own child, that at 28,the young lady cant talk to media….and she had secret services to follow her at every dates in her teenage….

people wake up ! dont sale your vote for 30 dollars !

Anthony Galloway   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Your article should read North Carolina not South…..

Joel King   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

What has happened to Barack Obama? He has won the Democratic nomination for President thats what has happen to him, and he is very humbled by it.

Mk   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Why would ANYONE vote for someone who thinks economists don't know anything(this may explain why her campaign is being run so poorly)and who finds if perfectly acceptable to OBLITERATE and entire country?
She is scary.

Big D   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary is not talking like a leader. A true leader does not resort to pandering and negative distortions. What Hillary is doing is called propaganda. Obama is strong enough to lead without relying on false messages. Hillary is not strong enough to lead on her own, and so her message is all propaganda. Because she is not a leader, she would not make a good president. NC and IN - please vote Obama.
O '08

1SG CandiOBelleUSArmy   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

How do I respond to those who bad mouth this guy who seems to offer a fresh new perspective.. who is NOt an insider and who does not succumb to the hype that many see in Mr.Clinton and his "agenda-bent" wife…How do I respond?…maybe with ..nothing to dignify their foolishness..

GT   May 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary Clinton knows that her gas price proposal has no support in Congress. She knows that Bush will probably oppose it. And she knows that it just won't work, even though she chooses to ignore experts who tell her that.

So it looks like another deliberate fraud she is trying to pull on the voters. Like the Bosnia fraud.

Sgt Baird   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

All these candidates can take their ideas and shove em. Be it democrat or republican, they are all so distance from the american people, it is hopeless. Here is my idea, write in candidates:

Dems write in:
Edwards\Romney

Edwards knows about spending money and Romney can run big business.

Republicans choice:
Chuck Norris/Glenn Beck '08

Cus we just want some people who make sense!

matt in austin   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I won't vote for Clinton. She's as hawkish as McCain. I can't elect someone who lies so easily. W/ Clinton in office it will be business as usual. She will reinforce NAFTA and we will remain in Iraq. She will forget the blue collar worker as she did in NY after she got elected w/ the promise of jobs. Her healthcare will not get off the ground. She's already proven she can;t unite those around her healthcare plans.

She's McCain w/ less experience.

lu   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Even if Hillary is off base with her gas tax cut, at least she's reaching out…..what is Obama saying? I haven't heard a word from him with any short term or long term fix…..

"His plan is to break away from our dependence on foreign oil, develop alternative sources of energy and make cars that are not gas hounds! He wants to fix the problem, not jut put a band-aid on it. "

"Ok, by then, I'll definitely be broke. I'd rather have $35 in my pocket than nothing at all!"

White Folks Blew It Again   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I C.A.N.T. W.A.I.T. U.N.T.I.L. S.H.E. G.O.E.S. D.O.W.N. I.N. F.L.A.M.E.S.

Ben   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

The Obama campaign are just PLAIN STUPID if they let Hillary ad go without a COUNTER AD.

FL Dem Vik   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Desperation is a stinky cologne Hillary. What happened last time a person in power went against what the experts had to say?

Thank you Barack Obama for giving us an idea of the new way of doing politics. He is looking at the long run and not the quick "band-aid" fix. She is just pandering to get votes. It's too bad that Hillary supporters do not see this. They are SO set on voting against Barack for ANY reason that Hillary can feed them ANYTHING and they will bite. That saddens me…

Where is the DAILY coverage of Rev. Haggee? How come he doesn't get as much media attention as Rev. Wright did and still does?

OBAMA 08′ - YES WE CAN!

shannonL   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

If Hillary wanted to really throw a low blow…she would tell the truth…

Obama is attacking her gas tax plan because he needs to distract people from his insane mentor. You know, the one that said Obama says whatever is politically needed at the time. The crazy guy that is ALWAYS honest about how he feels.

Independent   May 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I'm so sick of her lies. Oh sorry, I meant "misspeaks."

HSNP   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I'll take a temporary 18 cent break on fuel costs. I'll bet the truckers would be HAPPY to get a 24 cent break.

BARACK OBAMA IS A PHONEY.

linda-Texas   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

The same experts everyone has been listening to in getting our economy where it is today!

GO HILLARY!

Media Blackout May 15th   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

All Cable network news channels will experience a viewers blackout starting May 15th until August 15th if they continue this hit job on the Black Community and Senator Obama.

Millions have already joined up. Help stop these racist attacks and join with real americans of all races, colors and creeds on May 15th.

Rebecca   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

How many naive people will believe this BS from the Clintons once again? Unfortunately their are alot of naive people who will blindly follow the Clintons, even if it to the gates of hell.

Jot   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I thought South Carolina voted already! CNN wake up you are giving bad press this morning

Tom   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Mike, Bill, Joyce, Spencer, and other Clinton backers, Remember this: Obama is leading in every measure, which can only mean one thing. You are all supporting the loser!!!

Bright people don’t back losers.

Baby B   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

more bitter comments form Obama Fans. Do you guys not have jobs? All day you flood the CNN Ticker, you worst then Ron paul supporters.

John Smith   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

We need real change in the criteria for "voting" in any election for the presidency". Here is my proposal, and I await your comments:

Only people with at least an AA degree from a community college should vote for the nominee. That is, we need only those who are "informed" about policy issues to vote.

We expect our president to be brilliant and learned, so should the voters.

Tim   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

It is a gimmick and a very bad one at that. We believe the experts along with Senator Obama. You cannot buy our votes for 3 cents a day.

Obama 08

Richard   May 5th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Hillary you know what it takes to fix AMERICA!

Hillary 2008!

Jed in Texas   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Don Imus was taken off the radio for what?Rush Limbaugh calls for riots and bloodshed at the Dem Convention and no one says a word.

Fightproperly   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

OBAMA has done great even when he is running against three entities.

He is Running against Former President Bill Clinton… (Bill has done more campeigning than Hillary in Pen. state and now in Indiana).
Obama is also running against the Media (CNN and other propanganda networks… By the way I believe the War was actually started by CNN and other Media to improve their ratings).
Obama is also running against the Republicans. It is amazing how some democrats don't see this. Hillary cannot win without the Black vote. Her plan is to use Obama to Heal the wounds letter, but it will not work… trust me.)
Finally he is running against Hillary Clinton. Haven't we had enough of this Clinton-Bush cycle.

Eddie   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama never said he was not a politician,he said he is different yhan the past politicians.Obama has lead in many ideas,just that the news networks refused to report and by time he got a chance to comment on them,Hillary would steal them and claim them as hers,just as she did with John McCains gas tax plan.

John San Francisco   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Will CNN reort on the Paul vs. Clinton trial for Finance Fraud. A backdoor deal claimed to be brokered by Bill Clinton?

CNN, why is thier starting to appear to be a bias in your reporting.
Your mantra has been "No Spin" "Unbias" "Up Front Politics".

Of course this would not be a major concern for the average American. But the question remains, if you have kowledge of this Trial, why have no one from he media attempted to debunk the rumor.

It is becomming clear that thier may be a media bias towards Mr. Obama.

At worst, it supports the belief that African American Men are always demonized in the media under a double standard.

Did the CNN staff take the oath as reporters to report the Truth, or has all of this come down to Special Interest Groups who hold major shares in the National Media, and are welding thier Political Lobbist influence and power, (The same influence and power Mr. Obama is attempting to put a stop to in Washington for the good of the American People) to move this election to favor Hillary Clinton.

Many of us can say, this is not the Hillary we new in the 90's, so what happen, " How to Win a Election through Nagative 101″ via the Media support.

Ozzy, NYC   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Dear CNN, you'd better get your salaries from Clinton as soon as possible as she is going to say goodbye without paying you. You'd better hurry up CNN, you have one day to get paid by her.

Mac   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

CNN is trying its best to get CLINTON elected - and they going to FAIL.

Peter, DC transplant   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Ahh, the Clintons. Can't say I'm surprised to see yet another attack ad on the eve of a primary. Its funny though, because its basically a republican attack. She sides with McCain, panders like nobodies business, and has taken up Bush's policy of ignoring rational and logical advice from experts. I've never been a conspiracy theorist, but I'm beginning to think Hillary is a closet republican. Seriously… think this through. Three months of and 18.2 cent price cut on gas. Then add inflation, a few cents price increase for gas station profit, some more for increased demand because of a price cut, and a higher refinery price because of increased taxes on oil companies, and whallla… when the tax holiday is over, we're suddenly 50 cents higher than it was when we started. Way to be Hillary, and way to buy into her joke, 44% of likely democratic voters.

Roger   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama is using the kitchen sink strategy because he is beginning to fade away just like any pop star.

SUSAN MO   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

i have seen the light.
no more hillary for me
i am on the obama wagon now.
obama 08
clinton 1800

Dan   May 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

2 more Maryland super delegates will pledge their support to Obama this afternoon.

Richard in Florida   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The national media outlets need to raise the hue and cry to count the Florida and Michigan votes as they were counted. Regardless of the circumstances under which millions voted in those primaries - we the voters voted. Our votes need to be counted, otherwise John McCain will be our next President.

Richard in Florida

Kansas Veteran   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

First off something is better than nothing and Obama has offered nothing.

You don't attack a canidates proposals, you offer your own, that is if you have any. Americans are not interested in 10 years from now, we want now.

As to Clinton's statement on America having the capability to "Obliterate" Iran if they would mount an attack on an American ally, it's the truth and that truth kept the United States and the Soviet Union from destroying themselves for over 50 years. It is time that third rate nations striving to have nuclear weapons understand that they can make a half dozen or so and threaten a neighbor, but we can destroy their cultur without even putting a dent in our capablities.

Don't like what Clinton says, then come up with something on your own.

Clinton 08 & 12

saha   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I hope threre is problem for Obama u going to see it tomorow,
But if Hilary win that would be the big mistake the American people to make , that will again general public to suffer another decate.
I hope voters will use their right very carefully.

Dana in north Carolina   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

What happened is that he said he tried the gas tax holiday in Chicago and it didn't work. What happened is that he learned from his mistake. Why can't you Hillary?

jonny   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Hilary is so selfish. She will do anything to destroy everyone else so that she can win - which will destroy the democrats chance at winning the election. But what most people dont realize is that none of Hilary's dirty laundry has been aired yet - and there sure is allot of it. MUCH more damaging stuff than Obama's ex pastor's comments. If Hillary gets the nomination, i think McCain will win because there is so many appalling things the Clinton's have done that the news stations don't talk about (yet).

Tim   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

You IDIOTS.

- Obama does have a plan - he has LOTS of plans. Go to his website and read them http://www.BarackObama.com.
- EVERYONE WHO STUDIES THIS STUFF says Hillary's plan is pure pandering, and NEARLY EVER MAJOR ECONOMIST says its WON'T work. Hillary says, she doesn't care what economists think.

Fantastic, I guess she just knows in her gut how to lead. I think Stephen Colbert said it best "That's where the truth lies, right down here in the gut. Do you know you have more nerve endings in your gut than you have in your head? You can look it up. I know some of you are going to say "I did look it up, and that's not true." That's 'cause you looked it up in a book. Next time, look it up in your gut."

Adolf Hitler had a good one too: "What good fortune for those in power that people do not think"

So true. This is making me sick. And CNN, you're not helping.

lil   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

read kelleys comments everybody if you care so much about jobs and
the economy.

yhoff76   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I agree folks, Hillary doesn't have a chance and CNN should report the news without a hillary angle–Obama leads by four it's a slight edge but Hillary by four is a clear lead?? C'mon, CNN, do better than that!! We already trashed Fox News!

Orion   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The ignorance here is astounding.

Eliminating the gas tax, albeit temporarily, will do nothing. Those taxes will have to come from somewhere and you bet it will be added to your year-end income tax, somehow.

And I'm astounded at those of you that believe oil companies create the price of gasoline. The price of gasoline comes from a bit of speculation, the price of oil and a HELL of a lot of small supply and huge demand. I see a lot of you aren't college educated and were educated at government schools.

Let see, of the three candidates we have:

Obama - The person with NO ideas
Clinton - The person with BAD ideas
McClain - The career politician who hasn't a CLUE.

Victor, NJ   May 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

There she goes again manipulating the circumstance just to get votes. The sad thing is that people are actually falling for her crap. She paints herself as a modern day Robin Hood, when her and husband are responsible for millions of jobs being shipped abroad. her campaign strategist is lobbying for columbia while she goes around claiming to be against shipping jobs oversees. Wake up NC and IN, this lady will do and say anything to get elected. Lets not forget the last time the government played on the fear of people, we ended up in a war that has killed over 4,000 american and is destroying the economy.

Marshall in Nebraska   May 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

And what will she say next week? The "Tax Holiday" is a joke. This election is a joke and this county is becoming a joke (because someone doesn't know when to stop). Take Bill wit