May 16, 2008
Posted: 07:47 AM ET

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 Hillary Clinton took aim at President Bush Thursday over his overseas comments.
Hillary Clinton took aim at President Bush Thursday over his overseas comments.

RAPID CITY, South Dakota (CNN) – Hours after President Bush made an apparent swipe at Barack Obama’s foreign policy in a speech to the Israeli Knesset, Hillary Clinton seemed to come to his defense.

“President Bush's comparison of any Democrat to Nazi appeasers is both offensive and outrageous on the face of it, especially in light of his failures in foreign policy,” she told reporters in Rapid City, South Dakota Thursday. “This is the kind of statement that has no place in any presidential address and certainly to use an important moment like the 60th anniversary celebration of Israel to make a political point seems terribly misplaced; unfortunately, this is what we've come to expect from President Bush.

"There is a very clear difference between Democrats and Republicans on foreign policy and that difference will be evident once we take back the White House.

Bush had made a historical parallel between those willing to engage in dialogue with countries like Iran and pre-World War II appeasers. He did not mention any names, but it was widely viewed as an attack on Obama, who has said that move could be part of his foreign policy as president.

Clinton also told reporters she had not spoken with former presidential candidate John Edwards since his Wednesday endorsement of Obama’s White House bid.

“I haven’t talked to him,” she said. “I’ve spoken with Elizabeth Edwards, and she’s a friend of mine and I have a high regard for her. And I think it’s important that she remain a strong advocate and real champion for universal healthcare.”

Both Clinton and Obama had actively sought the support of former North Carolina Senator John Edwards. Elizabeth Edwards, who has not publicly backed a candidate, has spoken positively of Hillary Clinton’s universal health care plan.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • President Bush


Donald   May 16th, 2008 7:49 am ET

Let's support the democrats until the Whitehouse 2009.

Elisabeth   May 16th, 2008 7:49 am ET

Poor little Barack, the favorite child of the Main Stream Media cannot walk on his own legs yet. This man cannot even take a descent debate! What a disaster he will be if he becomes President. But I really doubt that is going to happen. Hillary Clinton is a extemely strong personality capable to walk forwards without crutches.
Excuse bad English!

Barack Supporter   May 16th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Obama, Clinton 08′

Elisabeth   May 16th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Poor little Barack, the favorite child of the Main Stream Media cannot walk on his own legs yet. This man cannot even take a descent debate! What a disaster he will be if he becomes President. But I really doubt that is going to happen. Hillary Clinton is an extemely strong personality capable to walk forwards without crutches.
Excuse bad English!

Frank, MO   May 16th, 2008 7:51 am ET

Did Clinton not share Bush's position - just without the Nazi-Reference ?

A New Hope   May 16th, 2008 7:53 am ET

This is very encouraging, and should be considered a step in showing party unity.

bp   May 16th, 2008 7:55 am ET

It appears that the women in this message are the more astute.

This will become abundantly clear after we get 4 more years of poor leadership.

Women, wake up! The DNC has zero women in charge. This is a obviously a problem.

HILLARY 12

Independent   May 16th, 2008 7:56 am ET

I am glad to see Sen. Clintons' statement regarding the Republican smear tactics. It appears she is finally working towards a cohesive Democratic party and unite to make sure the Republican war mongers do not get back into the White House.

gjarnold   May 16th, 2008 7:57 am ET

Really ironic that the idiot in chief would draw this type of comparison.

Especially since his grandfather Prescott Bush helped finance
the Nazi war machine via the Herriman Bank.

Fortunately for Dubya the folks who vote for him are not very
well read.

Jane L.   May 16th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Senator Clinton is a strong, gracious and intelligent woman. Let's just Obama doesn't respond by saying, "Thanks, sweetie."

Rick   May 16th, 2008 8:03 am ET

Of course Hillary will defend Barack on this. Neither wants our allies in Israel to know the truth: that a vote for either will lead to a failed policy of sitting down to tea with dictators that want to wipe Israel off the map. And, despite Bush not mentioning anyone by name, he was right to do what he did, when he did it. Remember the Dixie Chicks, you cry babies?

ChicoSez   May 16th, 2008 8:03 am ET

The Obama camp thought Hillary was touogh on their guy, well welcome to the big leagues boy, or should I say sweetie. Anybody but Obama 08

Mike - Texas   May 16th, 2008 8:05 am ET

The thing is, that the President's remarks are right on the money!!

How soon you Democrats forget.

If you look at the history of the past 4 years, the Democrats have belittled our troops, belittled our country and have been looking for ways to blame the President for everything while they look to appease and strengthen the enemy by giving them hope by demanding that our troops be pulled out immediately. If that is not appeasement, I don't know what is!! If you don't believe me, go to youtube and search for "troop bashing" and hear it from their own mouths

Karl Rove   May 16th, 2008 8:05 am ET

OBAMA 0′8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

X-Dem   May 16th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Way to spin it CNN. She did not defend Obama, but just point out the distasteful comment by an incumbent president during an election campaign.

The Democratic party has completely driven me away. The powers that be are so obsessed with getting back the white house they'll put Hitler there if he was a member of the democratic party with a chance to win. Obama has no chance of reaching the 2100 plus delegates needed to win, which is the official count needed. Hillary has an extremely good chance to overcome him in the popular vote, especially when she wins Kentucky, and all but 2 of the remaining states by sweeping victories. Obama knows this and has threw a plethora of lawyers to block any chance of a revote in 2 states, which last time I checked, are part of this country and have just as much a right to make their voice heard as the majority of you elitist hypocrites.

Just like 2000, this election has been stolen from the better candidate and the entrenched establishment and you people are too blind to see it because that empty shell of a candidate throws words like "hope" and "change" at you.

I would rejoin the democratic party if they re-vote in Florida and Michigan, and then see where the numbers fall. Till then I'll be supporting McCain as will I'm sure 50% of Hllary supports will be doing this November.

Karl Rove   May 16th, 2008 8:06 am ET

George Bush gradfather had funded the NAZI's

do some research

Doug   May 16th, 2008 8:06 am ET

This latest Bush-ism is just another in a long list of disappointments in his administration. It is one thing that he even made those comments in the first place. It is quite another for his underlings to try to deny his real meaning.
The "appeasement" comments don't even apply to Iraq. If they did, some country would be attacking the United States as we speak in order to defend Iraq's freedom and liberty. After all, we just went ahead and attacked Iraq with no provocation. Not unlike what the Nazis did to Poland in 1939.
Interesting hypocracy in all of this.

The Truth   May 16th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Obama is weak on foreign policy, but is weaker on domestic economy. v VOTE HILLARY OR MCCAIN 2008. . I don't think Obama would make a good president.

USAF   May 16th, 2008 8:07 am ET

I'm glad to see the Demo's pull together somewhat on this issue.

Kevin   May 16th, 2008 8:09 am ET

You expect comments like this from a "C" student and he struggled to get those comments out like everything else he does. You expect this from his administration. Can anyone name one accomplishment they have done in the last 7.5 years except for the capture of Saddam. Let's see.

War–that is a lie
Unemployment is up
Inflation is up
Gas prices are way too high
Food prices are up
Financial markets are horrible
Houses being foreclosed everyday

Well I guess they feel like they have done great things……….GOP stands for "God Awful Party"….

IKE   May 16th, 2008 8:09 am ET

These two (Clinton / Obama) are heading toward a joint ticket. Edwards' incredibly nice….actually, complimentary words about her makes sense. You shouldn't bad mouth your future VP candidate. Nor should the VP bad mouth her Presidential candidate. This ticket is all but locked in.

Carolyn   May 16th, 2008 8:09 am ET

Democrat united!

Joyce in Florida   May 16th, 2008 8:10 am ET

As usual, this was a much stronger message from Senator Clinton about what President Bush said abroad. This shows her firm stance on foreign policy and I believe that she is the better candidate to run for President and hopefully be our eventual nominee. Senator Obama does not have much experience in this category (nor anything else for that matter). He needs to step back and let Senator Clinton do what she does best. She NEEDS to be our next President. She is more qualified to run against John McCain. Enough said. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave in Atlanta   May 16th, 2008 8:10 am ET

The real question isn't whether Bush has the right to say what he did after his many foreign policy failures. The real issue is that saying something like that makes Bush sound like an uneducated idiot who doesn't know the meaning of the word appeasement, and doesn't know his history. The big mistake in 1939 wasn't negotiating with Hitler. It was giving him half of Czecholovakia. It's not negotiating with your enemies that becomes the problem, it's making concessions that you shouldn't. Bush has cultivated a foreign policy where he sees negotiation as a weakness, and that's why we are in the mess we are in today. Bush obviously doesn't know the meaning of the word appeasement. Come on George! If you are going to live in America, at least learn the language.

Dee   May 16th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Face it -even the President in his wrongness was counting Senator Cinton out of the Presidency contest. His staff has done the math for him.
The reason President Bush said this over there because over here he is ignored. The poor man's big event was his demonstrating how was going to walk his daughter down the aisle.

MD in OK   May 16th, 2008 8:11 am ET

Cnn, What's with this title? I believe Obama can defend himself! Too many conservative republicans are on your staff.

Nicole in NE   May 16th, 2008 8:11 am ET

AND this is how Republicans try to get you!
I hope everyone is smarter than this.

What is so laughable to me is that our current foreign policies and the horrible failed Iraq War under Bush - have left us out in the cold to most of the rest of the world. So who's got our back when there is a war? crickets…..crickets…..

What do you honestly think John McCain will do? He has the same policies as Bush, it doesn't make our country SAFER! It makes more and more countries pull away from us as allies.

Let's fight terror, finish the job and capture Osama Bin Laden, and strengthen our Homeland Security. But, let's ALSO try to work with other countries to make this a more peacful world. DUH!

lol   May 16th, 2008 8:11 am ET

hang in there hillary, obama is weak on foriegn policy.he himself said he would meet with enemies without preconditions. obama's inexpeereince is becoming clearer. the country doesn't need a community organizer to lead them, we need an experienced, and proven leader like hillary!

Marine   May 16th, 2008 8:12 am ET

The truth must really hurt for Hillary to come out and defend BO. Bush hit the nail on the head with this one. He put the peg in the hole. BO is an appeaser, a communist and a socialist who will sell this country down the river. Thank go HE WILL NOT WIN THE PRESIDENCY!!!!!!

Anna   May 16th, 2008 8:12 am ET

I believe Clinton should both denounce and reject the Bush statements.
His statements are an appeasement to failed a failed peace process.
Clintons policies would be the same, no different, the same.

Tired of W, OH   May 16th, 2008 8:12 am ET

Thanks, Hillary. She is at her best when she's speaking out against Bush the repubs. Much better than the Hillary that attacks and divides her own party.

scott   May 16th, 2008 8:13 am ET

What a hypocrite Bush is. I'm holding in my hand a photo of Donald Rumsfeld shaking hands with Saddam Hussein. Colin Powell himself said, during his four years with Bush, that we must talk to Hamas and Hezbollah. And let's not forget that Prescott Bush, Dubya's grandfather sold arms to Hitler prior to WWII, and in fact as a senator voted against entering the war. Kick this hypocrite and his party to the curb America!

Kenneth M.   May 16th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Oh now she is getting into it. Why does she not stay quite until she drops out. If she is so fired up, endorse Obama and leave the race.

Barbara-Maine   May 16th, 2008 8:15 am ET

"Clinton seems to defend Obama after apparent Bush swipe"…..she was defending Obama, she was defending the Democratic party.

Unknown   May 16th, 2008 8:15 am ET

I never thought I would agree with you on anything! but you have a point…..

OBAMA 08

Barbara-Maine   May 16th, 2008 8:15 am ET

Opps-I meant to say she "wasn't defending Obama, she was defending the Democratic party".

Marine   May 16th, 2008 8:16 am ET

John Edwards announcement that he is supporting BO is just another example of one loser backing another. In John Edwards pitiful try at the presidency a couple of time just speaks of his eneptness.

LOSER! LOSER! LOSERS!

Rick   May 16th, 2008 8:16 am ET

Hillary and Barack's method of dealing with our enemies employs the tried-and-true Rodney King Policy of negotiation: "Can't we all just get along?" Reagan brought down the Soviet Union through a show of strength. If you elect these wimps, you are helping our enemies, and should be ashamed. God, please help our country.

Key West Sun   May 16th, 2008 8:17 am ET

Bush was not even talking about Obama, why would he be offended, maybe because Obama is naïve and inexperienced. Obama said he would meet with Iran without conditions, going to offer them carrots. Sounds like an appeaser to me.

Talk like an appeaser.
Walk like an appeaser.
Guess Obama is an APPEASER.

Notice all the far left of the party came running to defend their little naïve candidate.
Sad to see that many in the party trying to defend Obama when they know he is wrong.

jorga   May 16th, 2008 8:17 am ET

Who wouldn't be offended by President Bush's statement? It was unexcusable. I think President Bush should apologize to America and Israel. I would even go so far as to call for his impeachment from office.

mun   May 16th, 2008 8:17 am ET

good-Hillary is starting to show up! great, we've had enough of bad-Hillary!

go Hillary!
Obama 08

"The Great Elephant Is Wounded"-Kareem From Hampton, Va   May 16th, 2008 8:18 am ET

Democrats…can you feel it!!! Dont let the undercover repubicans on these blogs fool you! We dont hate each other!! A house divided cannot stand! The republicans are cunning! They meddled with Mi & Fl…they injected Rev. Wright and Operation Chaos….ask yourself…..why? The time is now…the Great Elephant is wounded…lets go in for the kill!!!

DEMORCRATS '08!!!

Klaus   May 16th, 2008 8:18 am ET

Bush continues to prove that he has failed to learn the lessons of his own presidency. Just as attacking Iraq as an outsider united the Middle-East against the United States, attacking Obama has united the Democrats against the Republicans. He's a strategic illiterate. Thank you Senator Clinton for demonstrating grace and principle.

RIP J McCain   May 16th, 2008 8:18 am ET

Go Hillary! Come on board the train. We want you on our side.

Obama 08

JR   May 16th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Yes,
I think Hillary is finally seeing that is not about she and Bill, but the entire country is at stake, not just about the many colors of her.

Clintons are great   May 16th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Not bad after all

Eddie   May 16th, 2008 8:19 am ET

I think this should go a long ways,showing that democrats are and will unite regardless of Hillary and Obamas differences.I hope that both of thier supporters take note.We can not allow McBush back in the whitehouse.

Cory in Little Rock   May 16th, 2008 8:21 am ET

We all know the effect of Bush/Republican idealology on position of America in the world…

Some genius in history said that "insanity is the behavior of doing the same thing over and over again… and expecting a different result"…

And the funny thing is that all our success in stopping the proliferation of nuclear arms has come from negotiating with "THE BAD GUYS"!

It seems that when we "shut our eyes and hold our breath" or "bomb, bomb, bomb", we actually make the world a more dangerous place than if we decide to be "diplomatic".

Why can't we all just get along?… Because the rich guys have us to busy fighting over crumbs.

kathy   May 16th, 2008 8:21 am ET

She was defending the democratic party. She does not need to defend Obama "He made his own bed now he has to sleep in it "

right source   May 16th, 2008 8:21 am ET

Maybe we can finally unite as a democratic party. She has realize the unstoppable Obama!!

Kevin, NC   May 16th, 2008 8:22 am ET

I'd prefer Obama/Clinton 08 but I'd settle for Hillary/Obama 08 Because we must defeat McCain

NBC   May 16th, 2008 8:22 am ET

Way to Go Hillary!!! Lying Republicans.

Barbara-Maine   May 16th, 2008 8:22 am ET

The CNN home page actually states: "Ticker: Clinton defends Obama from Bush" but changes to "Clinton seems to defend Obama after apparent Bush swipe" when you open it…..a bit misleading to public.

Pel   May 16th, 2008 8:23 am ET

Mr President, SHAME ON YOU. You were not addressing one of the 50 STATE HOUSES in the USA. You were in a foreign land addressing a foreign people in their seat of government. Israel is not the 51 STATE.

Further, Mr President, were your Sec of State and Sec of Defense trying to appease the Iranian leaders when they suggested we, the USA government needed to develop some type of verbal discussion with them?

Kathy   May 16th, 2008 8:23 am ET

President Bush just keeps thinking he is important, when he is not anymore.
He should just take up golf or something.

Enlightened Voter   May 16th, 2008 8:23 am ET

Her admonishment of Bush is probably the first honest statement she has made during this entire campaign. BTW - how come the person who considers herself more electable is actually losing (HIllary)? If you are more electable aren't you supposed to be winning (Obama)?

Bob Stephens   May 16th, 2008 8:23 am ET

What is really curious is that G W Bush's grandfather, Prescott Bush had dealings with people that were in the Nazi Party in Germany. Do a Google search on Prescott Bush and the Nazi's and you can read all about it. So for him to bring this subject of the Nazi's in WW2, that his family supported and helped bring to power, is pretty bizarre.

Linned   May 16th, 2008 8:23 am ET

As she should - all Democrats should ban together. When you mess with one of us you mess with all of us. Thanks Senator Clinton.

Bush is on his way out and his numbers can only get worse. He may actually be trying to help the Democrats because he knows that they can get in there and clean up the catastrophe that he is leaving. John McCain changes with the wind - you have to really wonder about him. He seems to only know war.

CW4Barak   May 16th, 2008 8:23 am ET

She better start making ammends if she even want to be considered for the VP spot or even a prominent cabinet position…maybe national security since she is soooo strong and experienced!!

Obama '08

Michael May 15   May 16th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Bush's statement in Kanesset aimed at Obama is an insult to Jewish community and Holocust victims! By using such a sensitive historic event for pandering, smearing, and false political attack, shows how low George W. Bush is as person. One could even observe him blink/winking at someone in the public when he was being applauded, which is a clear indication of the insult and perhaps he thinks that Isrealies are going to buy into his "emperor's latest fashion" that shows how naked and empty he really is. He had over 6 years of his Presidency without doing anything substantial to help bring about peace in the middle east, between Israel and Palestine, but at the last hour of his presidency, and failures in Iraq, anomg many other blunders, he thinks he can manipulate his way to a peace agreement, to serve as his legacy.
"Anyone who knows not that he knows not is a compound fool and dangerous!"
Thank you McCain for showing Americans that you are no different from Bush, by agreeing with his statements!

Chris   May 16th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Too bad Bush never attacked Obama, but hey CNN isn't here to report facts. They are here to spew liberal propoganda.

Dwayne C. McDuffie   May 16th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Good Job, Hillary!! The Democratic Party needs for you to be a positive team player…

DRoc

Linda in Va   May 16th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Our egotistic cowboy with poopy in his mouth president, Bush was way out of line and Hillary shows her character in speaking out against Bush. I am ashamed of our president Bush, who repeatedly shows his leadership inability. Bush represents the USA people and such a representative we should not have in office. Bush is his own worse enemy and needs to calm is ego.

Bill   May 16th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Hillary supporters should look carefully at Bush's statement and McCain's support of it as well as McCain's stated goal of refusing to engage with China and Russia. This world is much too dangerous to refuse to engage those we disagree with…especially those who have or may soon have nuclear weapons.

The fact is that Bush's policy of refusing to engage with our enemies is in direct philosophical descent from the views of pre-WW II isolationists like Senator Borah who he quoted. It may be worth noting that one of Borah's key allies was none other then George W. Bush's grandfather, Prescott Bush.

Peter   May 16th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Bush and the 59 million people that voted for him hate America

poyoray   May 16th, 2008 8:26 am ET

GO HILLARY!!!

This talk of dropping out is getting ridiculous. They are making her base stronger by putting her up against this old boys group. Letting everyone vote is the democratic way.

Also, Everyone loves an upset story for the team down.

GO HILLARY!!!!!

NEVER GIVE UP!!

I certainly hope her supporters woiuld have more say in whethe she quits or not than any elitest democrats like Kerry, Kennedy, or Edwards. Let´s hope for something different in 08 and she is it.

carolflowery   May 16th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Nancy Pelosi and Jimmy Carter have already visited and discussed
issues with oppositions, I have yet to see any benefits, if anything, things got worse after Carter's discussion with the Hamas. I believe with all due respect them both, that perhaps they should apologize to the American people for undermining our President and his administration, how would they like it if their party does indeed come into power and the republicans did this to them. Do you really think Israel thought either of them were helping the cause? NOT!

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   May 16th, 2008 8:27 am ET

Good show, Hillary. Glad to see you beginning to show some party loyalty and dignity.

Democrats Unite in November!

Hans-Erik Iken   May 16th, 2008 8:27 am ET

You are right Hillary.

We have come to expect Bush to put both feet in his mouth as soon as he speaks in public. Amazing agility the man has….

Florida resident   May 16th, 2008 8:28 am ET

She has to denfend the Dems as she is one. But her policy makes more sense as not being such an appeaser like Obama's policy.
There are some people who wants the wolrd, those tyrants just can't be appeased.

Del   May 16th, 2008 8:28 am ET

Thank you Hillary. Let's have our party work together to get back into the White House. Bush's remarks are consistent with his strategy of striking fear in the hearts of Americans — now he's doing it worldwide! Have we had enough yet?

DEBBI   May 16th, 2008 8:29 am ET

Interesting story ..

McCain, an Arizona senator, inserted $14.3 million in a 2003 defense bill to buy land around Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona, in a provision sought by SunCor Development, the largest of 50 landowners near the base, the newspaper reported on its Web site Thursday, citing public records.

AJ Edge   May 16th, 2008 8:29 am ET

Just show you even more that Bush was a HUGE mistake!

I love Elizabeth Edwards and I'm still very sad that her sell-out husband endorsed Obama. Why can't these superdelegates and others just SHUT UP and let the people vote.

I am a Clinton supporter and if she is not on the ticket come November I honestly don't know what I'm going to do. I have issues with Obama, I don't WANT to vote for McCain, but I have issues with Obama. His experience is my biggest concern because he continues to show his lack of experience over and over again. I wish that Obama supporters would say why they support him some much over Clinton and not just put stupid comments like "WAY TO GO" or "GO OBAMA".

They (the media) keep saying that the math won't go her way at all.

Lost and Sad Clinton Supporter in North Carolina
=(

Jeff   May 16th, 2008 8:30 am ET

I'm not a Hillary fan, but God bless her for so eloquently voicing a rebuttal to the worst president in American history.

Nateru   May 16th, 2008 8:30 am ET

…has Hillary taken a slightly more humble tone ever since the information came out yesterday regarding…

…HILLARY'S NEW CHARTER PLANE WITH LEATHER SEATS AND A WET BAR???

Thanks to everyone that contributed their hard-earned money…you'd think she'd be watching her spending a bit more at this point.

Jan from Boca Raton FL   May 16th, 2008 8:30 am ET

This still won't stop those ignorant Obama supporters to stop
bashing Clinton. Somehow they will try to blame Hillary for
Bush's remarks. I'm sure happy face Cafferty will say Hillary is
lying again.

HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08

NO OBAMA

james   May 16th, 2008 8:30 am ET

yes hillary, UNIFY the party…this is what i expect from my senator…..make us proud………get em HILL

Blaising   May 16th, 2008 8:31 am ET

Obama won't give her a VP spot.

She can try to play nice if she wants…it won't get her anywhere.

Remember…she voted FOR the Iraq war.

She made her bed…now she has to sleep in it.

one way   May 16th, 2008 8:31 am ET

obama -clinton ticket, the war has just began GOP

Ndalio   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

sometimes i really think Hillary will make a good running mate for Obama. McCain will ve no chance against Obama, Hillary n Edwards. Fellow democrates lets get together!! 08 should be our year. Send McCain n Bush to early political retirement

Go Obama
Go Hillary
Go Edwards

Bill get out of the picture…. pls dont spoil the card!!! There enough Monikas out there 4 u!!

susie   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Hillary always stands up for Obama. Obama, on the other hand, slams her whenever he can!

Cathay   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Finally she says something positive…. It's time we democrats come together…

Obama just got endorsed by Max Kennedy, son of Robert Kennedy and Dule Hill …They are on the campaign trail with him!!!…

Max made a point. *Where will you be "15 years "from now, and your kids ask you. What was you doing when Obama became president? Did you make a difference? Did you stand up for change?

Stop being immature. Why vote for someone you have no faith in, just to prove a point. A point ignited by lies and corruption. Obama is a good man. We all have flaws. He's Just REAL…and says things not typical of a politician. Some of us just need to learn how to accept reality and not let the "media" Tarnish our future president, and shatter the hopes of millions of Americans.

YES WE CAN 08

Abe Schenck   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

If democrats are nazi appeasers then republicans are the nazis

Well if the shoe fits   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Democrats are essentially a bi-product of eastern germany. When the Russian's raped Germany(post world war 2), modern day democrats were born. Plan and simple.

Eddie G   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

I think she finally has come to realize that she is not going to be the next President of the United States and that it is time to support the Democratic candidate…..Barack Obama. I hope she campaigns for Obama, but I do not think she should be his running mate. That would be a disaster.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 16th, 2008 8:32 am ET

I doubt seriously that President Bush was singling out Mr. Obama individually.

In fact, it is far more likely that his comments were aimed squarely at former President Carter for his recent visit w/ Hamas.

And he would certainly have target his comments towards various liberal policy groups who disagree with current U.S. policy regarding terrorist organizations, and nation-states who directly,or discreetly, provide those terrorists organizations: money, weapons, training, and safe harbor.

jason   May 16th, 2008 8:33 am ET

bush opened a can of worms with this one. do you know how many people have compared bush's reign to a fascist society?

KD   May 16th, 2008 8:33 am ET

Granted Obama is not an appeaser, but his decision to sit down with leaders of countries without pre-conditions (as he clearly stated in his debates) is totally unacceptable.

On the Edwards decision: Sad to hear he chose Obama. But shocked that someone who fought for universal health care would throw it all away. And how is Obama going to enforce the mandate that all children have health care?

Karen   May 16th, 2008 8:33 am ET

Yes, of course Mrs. Clinton defends Senator Obama. What Bush said was outrageous! How can he possibly compare President Obama's engagement in dialogue with those who would make threats with appeasement to the Nazi's? That was a speech — crafted and deliberate — in the true fear tactics of the Republican party. "We should never negotiate out of fear, but we should never fear to negotiate." I just hate the Republican's approach to the world: tough guys, "bring 'em on." I can't wait until we have a President that will bring the respect back from the world which we have lost under this administration.

CW in DC   May 16th, 2008 8:33 am ET

*thump* <—-sound of jaw dropping to the floor…..

I'm speechless…….

Democrat Regardless!   May 16th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Very Honourable! It's a great sign for the Dems that she is willing to stand up for him. More of the same please.

Viva Obama 08   May 16th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Obama/Hillary 08. Let us unite the party as democrat and take the white house from them republicans that are destroying our image worldwide and our economy. Shame on president Bush and he would be the last one to talk about that.
John McCain is a third term for George W Bush.

JUSTIN   May 16th, 2008 8:36 am ET

Hillary is one to talk about Bush….as much as people dislike and blame him for our problems the man does have a valid point!!The white house is no place for a pacifist. Radical extremists are not going to sit down with us, have a cup of coffee and make a peace agreement. At least with George Bush as commander in chief we know what we are getting, and thats a safe nation after september eleventh.

Alda   May 16th, 2008 8:36 am ET

Hillary Clinton is the one who really fights for the 47 million american without health care. She is a brilliant hard working woman who has devoted her life to making this country a better place. Hillary 08′

David in Richmond, VA   May 16th, 2008 8:36 am ET

Good Job Hillary!! :-)

John B. From New Hampshire   May 16th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Clinton backs Obama. Preview of things to come. we should all follow suit and UNITE!!! This is NOT the divided states of America, but the United States of America!!

Obama/Edwards '08

Goldie   May 16th, 2008 8:37 am ET

There is video of McCain from 2006 saying we have to work with Hamas. I hope CNN finds this and plays it. I saw it on the Huffington Post. So the best defense against John McCain and Bush is John McCain. We shall see who the media is for. If they suppress the video, then we know.

Von Bismark VIENNA   May 16th, 2008 8:37 am ET

JUST THE RIGHT THING TO DO. CONGRATS!

Dave W.   May 16th, 2008 8:37 am ET

I wish both sides culd have run campaigns like this the whole time.

New Day   May 16th, 2008 8:38 am ET

YAY! We are all playing nice-nice, again. Hey, Clintonistas and Obamacans; lets hug!!!!

C'mon people now,
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try and love one another right now

Mr. e   May 16th, 2008 8:38 am ET

Nice to see something they can agree upon.

Dee   May 16th, 2008 8:38 am ET

That's right BLUES!!! We must unite. How dare that idiot compare Democrats to Nazi appeasers!!!

We must vote BLUE in November!!! Vote DEMOCRAT!

Jackson   May 16th, 2008 8:38 am ET

Sincere thanks, Hillary. I hope we get to see more of this unification in the months to come.

The O   May 16th, 2008 8:38 am ET

This is the first good comment that I have to say about Hillary but it is nice to know that she is still a democrate and stands strong against bush and mccain. i think all of us Obama supporters should give her a round of cheers she deserves it for this one. And we should not bash her becuase I think she will be more gracious in her comments. thanks Hillary. some times we forget that you can ROCK.

BRACK THE VOTE!!!
DEMS IN 08

The O   May 16th, 2008 8:39 am ET

This is the first good comment that I have to say about Hillary but it is nice to know that she is still a democrate and stands strong against bush and mccain. i think all of us Obama supporters should give her a round of cheers she deserves it for this one. And we should not bash her becuase I think she will be more gracious in her comments. thanks Hillary. some times we forget that you can ROCK.

BARACK THE VOTE!!!
DEMS IN 08

John   May 16th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Thank you Hillary for standing up for Barack Obama our canidate for President, all Democrats can come together to draw contrasts between the evil politics of Geore Bush and ourselves. All Democrats realise that The GOP's fail policies of the last eight years have lead to this countries downward spiral. We know that all democrats can rally around you and Barack to save our country from John McCain and his Bush like policies. Obama and maybe Clinton 08, I never thought I would say that by the way. It might not be so bad though having Hillary for Vice President. Mc Same would ruin our country even further. Barack and Hillary I know could roll over the GOP easily.??? I know its crazy but I think it is true.Obama president Hillary VP, Edwards AG and Richardson Sec of State, That would probably be the greatest administration in history. We could probably undo 12 years of Bush and eight years of Reagan in four years.

Jim   May 16th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Obama needs all the help he can get like the support he got from Edwards just to prop him up where he is weak!

Hillary doesn't need to have people jump in all the time and pull her head out of the water!

Wake up superdelegates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Devon   May 16th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Soon to be ExPresident Bush is an idiot and should we expect anything other than idiocy from him? The answer is no and here's a middle finger to all of you ideological idiots that "elected" him to a second term…

Go thump your bible and see if it brings down the price of gas

Rich   May 16th, 2008 8:40 am ET

Let’s see if I understand this. In 2007 during one of the debates Obama was asked directly if he would negotiate with the leaders of countries that are labeled terrorist states. His response was yes he would. Obama even went on to criticize Bush for his failure to open a dialogue with these leaders.

Well Obama may be the Democratic nominate for President and appearing strong on national defense is essential to winning the white house. Now the democrats are protesting that Bush is slamming Obama.

“Thou does protest too much”. What is the democrats’ policy – open a dialogue with terrorists leaders; or do what many past administrations have done - not negotiate with known terrorist. The American People need a clear answer before the election.

fred   May 16th, 2008 8:40 am ET

Obama has no sense at all on forgein policy!!
Obama will be an appeaser!!

Go Hillary!!

If not Hillary…then McCain!!

KIR   May 16th, 2008 8:40 am ET

Could this be the start of her public support of Obama.

young   May 16th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Hillary you are a strong women just what this country needs.
You have my vote.

Clear Thinking Independant Voter   May 16th, 2008 8:41 am ET

The best way for Hillary to secure her future in the Party is to place her, and plead with Bill, to place themselves at Mr. Obama's disposal to campaign for him in those small town, or rural, or blue collar, or non-four -year+ degree constiuencies that they claim.

She and Bill have, in this kitchen sink strategy, weighed Mr. Obama down with undo ballast. They need to fix that.

Yes we can!   May 16th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Kudos to Hillary, get use to it, because Obama will be the nominee and you have to keep your word to work your heart out for him.
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Bush needs to be ashamed of himself going to another country and putting down is own country…..he didn't like when the dixie chicks did the same thing to him and they paid dearly for it
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Cant wait for November, it's over for the bush and republican years, for at least 8 more years…
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Obama/Nagel 2008/2012

Chris   May 16th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Thanks, Senator!

Ryan VanReenan   May 16th, 2008 8:42 am ET

As an Obama supporter, I just want to say that Clinton is a great woman, a great human being, a great politician, and a strong fighter for the progressive movement that seeks to engage our enemies in diplomacy before engaging them with firepower. Thank you, Senator. Now let's unite as Democrats to defeat the McCain-Bush hypocrisy. Because, after all, it was McCain in 2006 who proposed meeting with Hamas, the very same thing he's chiding Obama over. For a party whose symbol is the elephant, Republicans sure seem to think we have short memories.

Sue   May 16th, 2008 8:42 am ET

WOW.

Obamacrat   May 16th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Right on Hillary.

G.   May 16th, 2008 8:43 am ET

What the….??? I heard that speech. Bush did not even utter the word "democrat", much less mention any names! Are the dems so desperate for public sound bytes and free press time that they resort to completely distorting what really happened (not that they do anyway …). OR … did President Bush hit a nerve, even unintentionally? We all know that Barack Obama has stated that he would talk to the Iranian President, no strings attached. Hmmm…someone is a bit nervous. Oh, and lets not forget Madame Speaker of the House and other Democrats who have met with Hamas leaders - yes, those wonderful people brought to you by the Terrorist Camp.

Alan Boyer   May 16th, 2008 8:43 am ET

She knows it's time for the Clinton Farewell Tour to end.

Chris   May 16th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Hillary is his only choice for VP. Time to UNITE the party Obama. Do the right thing!

Kevin   May 16th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Thank you for taking a stand, Hillary. Every American who values factual discourse should have been offended by Bush's remarks. After 7 years of Bush, the American people are finally demanding there be substance behind this sort of empty rhetoric.

Let's continue to have difficult discussions. Say no to Bush-style pandering to fear.

Obama '08.

Marc   May 16th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Finally, Hillary is doing something right. We have to come to peaceful solutions to prevent war. We have tried everything else under the Republicans. I hope Hillary will now go out and campaign for Obama.

Mary Sue   May 16th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Wow. Looks like Hillary chose to stand behind the Party versus taking her usual dig at Obama to make herself look like the better candidate. Maybe she really means it when she says she'll work her heart out for the Democratic nominee.

This is a good sign.

Keith McCarthy   May 16th, 2008 8:44 am ET

Of course we need to talk to Iran. What are we supposed to do go to war with everyone? Do we honestly think that we can kill all of the Terrorist? There will always be another one to take their place.

Northern Ireland did not get resolved by military force. Both sides had to come to the table and put things aside.

Bush can't leave fast enough.

Keith McCarthy
Republican for Obama

dolores   May 16th, 2008 8:45 am ET

IF THE SHOE FITS WEAR IT

kelley   May 16th, 2008 8:45 am ET

I'm an Avid OBAMA supporter, and lately Hillary;s voice has been nails on a chalkboard for me, but its so refreshing to finally hear her make sense! We can like you again Hillary, just take it easy!

OBAMA 08 !!!!!!!!!!! Obama/Clinton

nicole   May 16th, 2008 8:45 am ET

I feel like Clinton's definitely calmed down, a lot less aggressive on Obama and more focused on her campaign. Its nice to see, and makes me think a lot more positive of her.

if she had started this sort politics from the beginning, she may have won, and there would never have been such divide in the party.

Obama 08

Obama/Clinton 08!!!!   May 16th, 2008 8:45 am ET

Yes!!! Thank you HRC! Get on board now and become the VP of this great nation. Lets make history!!!! This is the unstoppable ticket.

Obama/Clinton 08

Rob   May 16th, 2008 8:46 am ET

THIS is GREAT….maybe if the candidates start being FRIENDLY with each other so will their supporters :D:D:D…

Clinton also made an ethical move when she said its a terrible thing to pick Obama over McCain in the GE (to her supporters of course)…..Lets just hope that gets to her supporters' minds and make them do the right thing!!!!

OBAMA 08 / 12

D R   May 16th, 2008 8:47 am ET

Good for Hillary, this is what she needs to do to solidify her place in the democratic race. Turn from dirty crooked Clinton, to strong Obama democrat supporter. As much as I dislike her, I think she gets a chance to be on the ticket, "IF" she quits damaging the DNC.

proud army and navy mom   May 16th, 2008 8:47 am ET

well its about time. if she would have ran her campaign as a Democrat, then i might have supported her. she lost me with the Republican tactics.

Sue Chehrenegar   May 16th, 2008 8:47 am ET

They say, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." When anyone chooses to reach out to our enemies, he or she should be sure not to sell-out our friends.

A good negotioator must have a thorough knowledge of the situation inside the country ruled by our "enemy."

Raman   May 16th, 2008 8:48 am ET

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In a particularly sharp blast from halfway around the world, President Bush suggested Thursday that Sen. Barack Obama and other Democrats are in favor of "appeasement" of terrorists in the same way U.S. leaders appeased Nazis in the run-up to World War II.
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Even I have to agree, Pres. Bush is has gone overboard this time. To accuse senators of appeasing terrorist can only be categorized as blasphemy.

His depression has started to erode his memory. Otherwise how can he forget that the same members of congress stood wiith him in approving US defense forces into Iraq and are still continue to approve huge budgets for US defense forces stationed in Iraq.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   May 16th, 2008 8:48 am ET

Bush always does such a good job of making himself look stupid. His appeasement statement was a great job of how delusional he is. Can't wait until the Worst President Ever is Gone, Daddy, Gone!

Andrew from Illinois   May 16th, 2008 8:49 am ET

I'm glad all democrats are rallying against Bush for his absurd and outrageous comments

Ardnuas   May 16th, 2008 8:49 am ET

THANK YOU VERY MUCH SEN. CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to see Obama nominate YOU to the Supreme Court or I think YOU would be a GREAT Majority Leader in the Senate!!!!
Obama/Hagel ( I want Chuck Hagel to be VP)

Kel from Auburn AL   May 16th, 2008 8:49 am ET

Its nice to get a string of civility and restraint from Hillary. This is the HRC we've been wanting to see all along. At least she's showing signs of actually caring about the party now.

We love you Hillary: its time to unite with Obama as one big happy democratic family. Obama 08!

j williamson   May 16th, 2008 8:49 am ET

Elizabeth Edwards has not endorsed Obama - his health care plan is clearly lacking (does not cover everyone) and one hopes Mrs. Edwards will come out for Hillary.

Tony, Miami   May 16th, 2008 8:49 am ET

Who started to give ammunition to McUnsane and the Republican Party? May be the ones saying I would do anything to get to the White House

Jeff   May 16th, 2008 8:50 am ET

The Democrats won't need to come together, Bushco will take care of that. Keep making pronouncements, Mr. President, the Republican's hole isn't quite deep enough yet.

sky   May 16th, 2008 8:50 am ET

The tide has changed

Belle   May 16th, 2008 8:52 am ET

Senator Clinton would talk with Iranian President AFTER preconditions are met….like discontinuing to make nuclear warhead material…for example.

CALL ME SWEETIE ANYTIME   May 16th, 2008 8:52 am ET

Stand Up!!… For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. 'Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…' Galatians 6:9-10

James   May 16th, 2008 8:52 am ET

Bush appeases the Saudis all the time, and they run one of the most repressive regimes in the world!

PhilT   May 16th, 2008 8:53 am ET

This is a defining moment in our country's history. I hope to see Hillary handle her loss to Obama in a dignified manner. Hillary is intelligent, and her tenacity as a politician in this campaign speaks volumes about the many desirable traits of her character. She is a true role model in this respect to many young girls and women who desperately need positive role models in this day and age.

Unfortunately there were times that her character defects, many of which are enhanced under such pressure, also spoke volumes about the other side of her personality and the old ways of the political process.

Obama ran a much better campaign and tried to stick to his message of hope and change as best as possible, though he too at times had to wrestle in the mud with the Clinton campaign.

It is time for the democrats to move forward to the general election against McCain, and then to the White House.

No Way   May 16th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Wow, that is a change. She is covering for someone other than herself. Did they find an empty pod on her bus?

Ted   May 16th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Clearly, addressing the Knesset, Bush was talking about Carter's recent folly. But Obama has also made it clear that his strategy is one of appeasement, as was that of those who opposed the war in the first place. Meanwhile, Iran's proxies are trying to take over Lebanon. Does anyone really think talking to people bent on the destruction of any nation that doesn't share it's religion will get them anywhere?

When will you people realize that Bush is not the enemy?

Dana in north Carolina   May 16th, 2008 8:53 am ET

As an Obama supporter, I would like to apologize for the comments of "Obama Supporter" on the article about Edwards' superdelegate switching. I am not sure if it really an Obama supporter writing that hateful message or if it is an Op Chaos person in disguise, but either way, that comment posted over and over again was not warranted, and I wonder why CNN would allow it to post not once but multiple times unless CNN is trying to continue to stir the pot, and split the party on racial lines. P.S.- I am an African-American woman,and I don't appreciate racial comments from any group.

Desmond Sequeira   May 16th, 2008 8:53 am ET

It is good to see Mrs. Clinton beginning to be positive vis a vis OBAMA, albeit indirectly. Unfortunately, her negative tactics have so damaged her credibility that she will need to be a lot more positively consistent to prove
"Change we can believe in"

Gabriel   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

I am definitely feeling an Obama / Clinton ticket in 08… definitely.

Go Blue!   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

It is apparent that Hillary has seen the light and coming around to the inevitable.

Obama 08

John   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

We need the support of uneducated people. We need them to Vote for McCain AGAINGST their interests. I invest in energy stocks I need gas prices to go UP!!! I can't have a democrat in office! The only way is if these Uneducated Hillary supporters vote for McCain in the fall and help me out!

MCCain all the way in 08 !
Me all the way to the bank in 08!

tim from Ravenna, OH   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Where are all the Hillary slamming comments? The Obamaites must have slept in.

jd   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Well Clinton has no choice, looks like Obama is the one.

JFK   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Hillary should win this nomination! She deserves the job!

John IND   May 16th, 2008 8:55 am ET

BP- Are we voting for gender,race, religion or the better canidate?

Clinton and all democrats should denounce statements made by the president. The idea that should always be open to discussion with these leaders that are not for a democracy. The USA can not go into other countries and say their customs are wrong because they don't have a Starbucks. Look at the Iraq war, other countries view us are terrorist and they pulled their aid and troops out months ago but we push ahead with out troops, and money beacsue we want Iraq to have a chance at the American dream that isn't being offered in AMerica lets wake up and unite. Take care of home and push peace aboard not war.

Dave W.   May 16th, 2008 8:56 am ET

To Rich -

Veronica   May 16th, 2008 8:56 am ET

As an African-American woman, this is the reason I admire Hillary Clinton. In spite of all the nasty and vicious attacks that she has endured over the years, she is always professional, gracious, diplomatic and a Democratic loyalist. I know some people would not agree, but I have never heard Hillary or Bill state (unlike others) that they "might" not support the Democratic nominee. It is really dispressing to me because she is obviously the most qualified candidate in this race, but will not win because of the "hatred" for Bill Clinton. When I read the blogs, most people that support Obama is voting for him because they "do not like" Hillary (or Bill) It is just so personal and I am saddened at the tone of the comments that people are posting on these blogs. Democrats do not deserve to win in November !!!!!!!!! I cannot even watch MSNBC or CNN anymore because all the commentators did not even try to hide their dislike for Hillary and Bill. MSNBC is especially bad (Mica on Morning Joe, Chris Matthews, K. Olberman, David Shuster). If anything negative is said about Obama, each one of them will quickly point out something negative about Hillary and just dwell on it. It is sometimes comical to watch them. I have lost all respect for Chris Matthews. He is just in LOVE with Obama and his attacks on Hillary (and Bill) are usually personal. This is my last time posting on this blog because after this I am turning off this election completely. Good Luck Democrats.

NC voter   May 16th, 2008 8:57 am ET

Jane L.

LOL… I was thinking the SAME THING

Baby Obama needs Hillary

If he doesn't pick her as VP. then this clintonista will vote mccain

Phong Nguyen   May 16th, 2008 8:57 am ET

Democrats need to be united to win agaisnt the Republicans in November!!! Dream ticket is the way to go!!!

Jimmy P   May 16th, 2008 8:57 am ET

The majority of these Dems are so out of touch - this is what NoBama himself implied. This wacky bunch of fools are far worse than the isolationists of the 30's. Human conflict is inevitable, war will never be obsolete. Pull your heads out of your disillusioned rears. Too much pot and too much academia with no real world practical insight! God help us.

rachel   May 16th, 2008 8:58 am ET

I am sure Obama supporters will come up with some way to say something bad about her, they just cant seem to help themseleves. I bet Elizabeth was a little upset with her husband, but thats okay, let Edwards be the vp, I hope hillary gets senate majority leader.

Rob   May 16th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Any reasonable person that's read or heard comments understands that they weren't directed at Obama, but were instead a statement of proven, long standing policy that's stood that test of time through both democratic and republican administrations for nearly a half century, and that furthermore, they were being delivered in front of a sympathetic audience - the Kinneset. There is an old saying though - if you throw a rock into a pen of pigs, the one that squeals is the one that got hit. Obama's reaction to this is nothing less than childish and demonstrative of his lack of experience in this area.

Kelley   May 16th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Thank you Sen. Clinton, dems unite and make this country what it should be

Andrew in VA   May 16th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Thank you for the good words, Hillary. Now, good bye.

NY Independent   May 16th, 2008 8:59 am ET

This was a very important move on Senator Clinton's part– more important in this upcoming race is the cohesiveness of the Democratic party behind its chosen candidate. I must say I was appalled to hear the polls re the number of Clinton and Obama supporters who would rather vote for McCain than the Dem. nominee.

I say good job Hillary, standing up for your fellow party member against The Idiot, and if I can't vote for you for President I'll move my vote to Barack Obama.

sue   May 16th, 2008 8:59 am ET

United we stand, divided we fall!

Obama for President!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chad   May 16th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Obama '08

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   May 16th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Yesterday, Obama secured the support of 4 superdelegates (Reps. Henry Wexler, Jim McDermott and Howard Berman and Larry Cohen (CWA DNC)), 1 pledged delegate in North Carolina (because of updated vote tallies in the state) and 7 pledged delegates that had previously supported John Edwards. That means that the number for Obama to secure a majority of pledged delegates has gone down from 25 to 17. And the number Obama needs to secure the nomination is 121.5.

Minnesota Fats   May 16th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Its funny that Hillary would decide to defend Obama on this stance now, especially since she has blasted him on it during the entire primary season.

don from canada   May 16th, 2008 9:00 am ET

bp - the last time I checked Nancy Pelosi was a Democrat and a woman in charge as Speaker. Better check your facts a little bitter are you !

Are you voting for a candidate or a gender, shameful.

Jackson   May 16th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Rich:
P1) Yes, that's true.
P2) What? How does that even relate?
P3) The quote is actually "The lady doth protest too much" so no need to quote an improper excerpt but with your stream-of-consciousness-but-lack-of-cohesion argument leads me to believe you neither know nor care.

FloridaVoter   May 16th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Alright Hillary!!!! Her coming to his defense shows a much more better side of her.

dhill   May 16th, 2008 9:00 am ET

doing what is "politically right" huh Hil? Now that you can't win you seem to all of a sudden be opposed to what Bush says-even though for a whole year you thought Obama was looney for wanting to sit down with our enemies.

Same ol Washington politics.

Obama '08

carlo   May 16th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Elizabeth, darling, you posted twice so its obvious you don't realize that it's "decent" not "descent". "Descent" means to come down upon. Your rage is interfering with your spelling skills. If Hillary knows that Bush is out of order, why can't you? You don't insult your fellow American citizens, no matter how much you despise him, on foreign soil. A sitting President should know this, but we are talking about Bush.

Obama has been clear about his foreign policy. The problem is that a lot of people don't take the time to research his policies because they are dead set on hating him. Get a grip, people.

Amber   May 16th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Oooh…ouch! She is so clever and insightful with her words. Love it. And I love that her and Obama are becoming friendly. God, I hope they run on the same ticket!!!

very smart lady   May 16th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Senator Clinton, dont worry about that boy, Obama, we are going to write in your name. I will never vote for the idiot. Also, dont worry about the good old boys club, and their chavunist attirudes to women. They are also idiots. I know this wont get posted, but who cares. We know who will win. Go Hillary!

Joseph   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

The arrogance of the Obama supporters never ceases to amaze me. Hillary has been working hard for the democratic party since Obama was in grade school. Start showing a little appreciation and respect all you Obama supporters.

Matt in Cleveland   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

good for HRC, she understands that dems need to unite to defeat mccain and the GOP

i give it another week until she back out graciously and then starts to campaign for obama…she is a good person and a good candidate

remember obama and clinton have very similar positions on the issues…

dems 08

Dave W.   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

To Rich
The problem is not that Bush criticizing plan, it is the time and place he did it. You do not hang out your dirty laundry half way around the world. And using a historic anniversary to play politics is stupid. Mind you have to look where the comments are coming from. He could not even pronounce half of of the words in the speech (argoooment, tonks). Bush is by far the stupidest, most crooked and evil president America has ever had. He should be tried for crimes against humanity before the world court.

dz in Austin   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

You Obamanutz really are!

If someone offers you an olive branch and you slap it out of their hand, don't be surprised when that hand doesn't reach out to vote for you when you really need it.

Congratulations, you continue to offend Hillary supporters and don't seem to care that yu affecting our vote.

Jackson   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Jan from Boca Raton FL: You're right, it won't stop the ignorant ones. But then again, we're only talking about the ignorant ones right? Just like the ignorant Clinton supporters who say they will run to McCain. Spite trumping policy? Nice.

To Elisabeth   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

You are just SAD :(.

Linned   May 16th, 2008 9:02 am ET

As she should - all Democrats should unite together. When you mess with one of us you mess with all of us.

Bush is on his way out and his numbers can only get worse. He actually is helping the Democrats to see what the Republicans are up to. John McCain changes with the wind - a reporter said this morning that he once said that the U.S. should meet with Hamas. He needs to decide what he actually believes in. Things that make you go hmmmm.

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gene   May 16th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Some how and some way, the Obama supporters will find a way to bash Clinton for for her commemts. I have pretty much stopped reading the comments on the Political Ticket, as most of the CNN stories are slanted and the comments are nasty, demeaning and degrading.

IH_Obama_supporter   May 16th, 2008 9:03 am ET

If they both support each other, they both have my vote. If Hillary is the nominee, I will vote for her. She took too long to wisen up. She forgot that it's entirely possible to run a clean campaign and still win, especially when you are running against a fellow democrat.

Michael   May 16th, 2008 9:04 am ET

You know I call my wife Sweetie and here in Australia many women call men and women Sweetie or Darlin' ….

How is this such a bad denigrating thing.

So to the thread:

Bush has the audacity to mention talking to the enemy when 19 of the 19 bombers of the WTC were from Saudi… think about it.

ECHEWEOZO   May 16th, 2008 9:04 am ET

she is now doin the right thing

Mark K   May 16th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Go Hillary. This democratic primary season has brought many first time political supporters into the process on both sides. They care deeply about their candidates, and they are not used to the bruising that goes along with politics as a contact sport. For Hillary supporters, the likelihood of her defeat must be particularly upsetting and galling, but they MUST take their cue from the candidate herself. Her attack on George Bush's backhand slap to Obama was inspiring, especially after losing John Edwards' endorsement.

I do not ask Hillary supporters to stand behind Obama, should he win the nomination, for the good of the Democratic party, but for the good of the nation. This is something Hillary Clinton understands and has emphatically stated numerous times. The POLICY differences between these two candidates are almost ZERO, and the differences between them and McCain are astronomical. People NEED to get beyond the personalities and focus on what really matters.

lzh - VA   May 16th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Good -

IT is time democrats come together before the party is torn apart. This whole Hillarism and Obamaism needs to stop. Please everyone come behind the nominee when it is time. The result could be horrible for us.

Dave   May 16th, 2008 9:05 am ET

The difference between democrats and republicans in foreign policy is the democrats are for defeat. The republicans are for victory!!!!!!!

Lawrence   May 16th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Operation Chaos is in full force. Dems please beware of the Republican operatives who are stirring up trouble between Dem bloggers. At the point, true Dems should not engage in hateful talk with other Dems. When you read racist views towards Obama from supposedly Hillary supporters who are switching party to vote Mc Shame, please don't attack or feel resentment towards other Dems. That is a trick to divide the Democrat Party.

John in PA   May 16th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Very interesting article on RCP regarding Hillary and the VP. It makes a very plausible argument that Clinton can win the VP in a vote at the convention. Obama will have no say in the matter. Interesting read.

Linned   May 16th, 2008 9:05 am ET

The Democrats on the blog should realize in most cases it is a Republican pretending to be a Democrat in order to try and divide us. Come on let's get it together.

tuanravi   May 16th, 2008 9:06 am ET

Let the games begin. The Republican machine will shred Obama's image in every way possible and all he will do is whine and cry foul. Why can't Obama ever counter with a plan or even a semblance of a plan? Why does every TV ad run by his camp have to be in response to an opponent? This guy is a putz who will hand over the election in a year that should have been a Democrat landslide.

Let's hope for a Hillary miracle.

Jackson   May 16th, 2008 9:06 am ET

AJ Edge: I prefer him because his tactics are inspiring. He hasn't employed a kitchen sink strategy or done things to try to divide the