May 17, 2008
Posted: 11:25 AM ET

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Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks at a town hall meeting in Portland, Oregon, Friday
Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks at a town hall meeting in Portland, Oregon, Friday

PORTLAND, Oregon (CNN) - At a Friday night town hall in Oregon, Senator Hillary Clinton criticized Senator John McCain for his speech predicting victory in Iraq by the end of his first term.

"It sounded a lot like 'Mission Accomplished,' only postponed into 2013," said Clinton, referring to President George Bush's declaration less than two months after the Iraq invasion that major combat was over. "From my perspective, it's just more of the same. It's a continuation of the Bush policies that have been failures."

Both Clinton and Barack Obama have been attempting to paint a McCain administration as a third term for President Bush. Clinton also attacked the president on Friday for meetings with Saudi officials in which he asked them to increase oil production in order to bring down prices.

"It was embarrassing today," Clinton told the town hall organized by an Oregon TV station. "President Bush is over there begging the Saudis to increase production because he has no energy policy."

She also went after Bush for comments he made in Jerusalem on Thursday when he took a shot at Democrats — and many argue Obama — saying, "some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals," drawing parallels with appeasing the Nazis in 1939.

"I am very offended by President Bush's remarks which seem to suggest that Democrats are the equivalent of Nazi appeasers," said Clinton. "That was way out of line and really outrageous and should be rejected out of hand."

Clinton has been relatively passive in recent days, staying away from overt attacks on her Democratic opponent. On Friday night she again raised the argument that she is more electable than Obama and claimed to be ahead in the popular vote while he leads in the delegate count.

"Those are two very good indicators of how close this race is and how intense it is and why everybody should vote and why I was so determined that we weren't going to quit before we got to Oregon," Clinton argued.

"I've won the big states and I've won the swing states," she added. "The states I've won total 300 electoral votes. The states Barack has won total 217 electoral votes. The real issue here is the [electoral] map. Who is more likely to win the electoral votes we need to actually capture the White House?"

A CNN tally shows that in primaries so far (excluding Florida and Michigan), Senator Barack Obama leads Senator Clinton by just over 400,000 votes.

Clinton won't spend any more time campaigning in Obama-friendly Oregon before the primary on Tuesday. Instead, she will stay in Kentucky — another May 20 state — where she has a significant lead.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


jane in CA   May 17th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Right on the spot about McSameBush on mission accomplished. However, has Hillary taken math at all or just politics at college? Democrats and Republicans will vote Obama for President. Yes We Can change.

Darryl   May 17th, 2008 11:16 am ET

We are living during a sad state of affairs. We have witness a "Republican throwing around THREATS against Senator OBAMA"

Placing the ideal of death threats. The Media just touches on this until it actually happen…..

Why, Why, Why!!!!!!!!!!!

Anita   May 17th, 2008 11:16 am ET

I will be joining the ranks of the Democrats who will be voting Republican in November if Hillary Clinton fails to secure the nomination. I have never voted Republican in my life, having voted for Jimmy Carter in my first electiion. Obama has pushed me to this decision, though, by his utter lack of experience. John Edwards' endorsement has only succeeded in reinforcing my thoughts.

Venus   May 17th, 2008 11:18 am ET

It's almost over with Hillary!

Oregon wasn't buying any thing she had to say!

At one stop - reporters out numbered people 3 to 1!

Thanks Oregon for helping Hillary cut short her campaign there!

Please Oregon - give Obama a big win!

Keep Fighting Dems!   May 17th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Is that why you were for the war Hill?????

Please, Obama and Hillary say they can end this war-but they are really surrendering!!!! John McCain will NEVER surrender!!!!!

Vote McCain/Romney in Nov!!!!!!

Franky   May 17th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Do you know what's the most interesting part about it??? The more the GOP talks, the more tension it creates. Let's face it, the GOP could say and criticize as much as they want but what they need to understand is whenever they talk, opponents also have a right to fire back so in essence, there's no point to why the GOP should try and seize the opportunity. Listen, as for the national security issue, to tell you the truth, I found something that the GOP probably doesn't wanna hear. I'm gonna tell you a fact, I care about our economy. We are in deep trouble to what mess the GOP has put us through…….and that's something the GOP is going to have to deal with, no matter what.

Voter from CT   May 17th, 2008 11:21 am ET

This is great, time for democrats to unite against bush and mccains and rove's scare tactics and smere campaigns! We've had enough!

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 17th, 2008 11:23 am ET

HILLARY NEEDS STOP ACTING LIKE A REPUBLICAN.

WE NEED TO HEAR A SINCERE APOLOGY FOR THE

IRAQ VOTE & NO FURTHER ATTEMPTS AT DESTROYING

THE PARTY. IF SHE WON WITHIN THE RULES BY ONE VOTE,

I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO VOTE FOR HER.

Rmd   May 17th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Hillary Clinton by and by comes down to earth and hope her endorsement to Barack will come soon

Jeremy   May 17th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Hillary is very smart. Keep it up!!!! She has to be on the ticket if the Democrats want to win!

John San Francisco   May 17th, 2008 11:26 am ET

We Love you Hillary, you are back on the Team.

Fellow Americans, we must end the Democratic Primary and come together. We have a excellent Team for the Wihite House.

If you believe this is a winnning Team, Blog "Yes We Can" at the openning of your comments.

President: Barak Obama
Vice President: (pick) Edwards, Hillary, or General Clark
Secratery of State: Hillary Clinton
Foriegn Policy: Collin Powell or Joseph Biden
Homeland Security: Norman Schartkopft
Chairman of Domestic Policy: John Edwards and Bill Clinton

As far as Iraq, General Powell and General Schwartkopft can work with General Petreaus to rebuild the Millitary and bring our Sons and Daughters.

As we can see, the Republicans are ready to throw not just the Kitchen Sink, they plan on throwing all of the Planets at Mr. Obama to win the Presidency.

We need to start today as a joint front.

Mr Obama needs tostart looking at offering a n umber of Conservative Republicans to put on is Staff. If Obama can give the American people an idea of what his Cabinet will look like, he will gain more confidence from undecided Americans who have not made thier minds up.

With this group of American Political Leaders, We can begin to re-build this Great Country.

Mike G   May 17th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Sounds like she's playing herself back into consideration for the VP spot.
The articles about Bush asking for more production really makes it seem like Bush was dismissed like a little kid asking Mom for ice cream before eating his veggies, lol.

Bill   May 17th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Good for Hillary. Hillary is our only true choice for a democratic president. She is tough, she knows what has to be done and she has the experience to it.

Hillary 08 is our only hope.

Steve   May 17th, 2008 11:27 am ET

You can say what you want about her, but she is correct. Obama needs to keep her very close to him if he wants even a chance at winning. The reality, however, is that the people voting for her will probably vote against a black president. It is a fact, stop whining about it. Pushing Obama in the spotlight will not make your case any better in people's minds. If you think so, you are naive. Do not listen to what people say in the media or in interviews: Their true feelings will only manifest in the voting booth. Have a primary instead of a caucus in the states he won and I GUARANTEE, the result will be much different. Screaming and calling her names is not going to make your case any better. If Democrats want to win, they better do some serious thinking.
Obama has been supported by Edwards, T. Kennedy, Richardson and Kerry. My fellow Dems…They all LOST! One person won and was re-elected-Need I tell you his name.

Dj   May 17th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Hillary Clinton should stop copying what Obama says just to get elected….
That woman will say whatever just to get the votes…..

Alpha Shaw   May 17th, 2008 11:28 am ET

please hilary if you mean what you are saying, then just end this primary now for the democratic party. do so for the sake of saving this nation from a third-term bush government. please, please, please, do so now.

Crush Rush   May 17th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Edgar Bergen would have loved working with McCain at his side.Watch you dont get termites John.

Lisa J.   May 17th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Democrats unite.

Obama/Clinton '08

Vivienne   May 17th, 2008 11:28 am ET

This past week hi-lights how good it would have been if everyone was squarely behind Obama. The Democrats really missed an opportunity to make cat food out of the Repubs because they still haven't settled on their nominee. I believe that the Democrats would have unleashed on the George and John regime in such a way that no one has seen in recent memory. Too bad…

Brian   May 17th, 2008 11:29 am ET

I wanted Hillary but most likely I'm getting Obama. Which is fine because they are so similar on the IMPORTANT ISSUES!!!! I wish his healthcare plan covered everyone but its better then what McCain has prosed doing which is NOTHING!!

You people who are voting for McCain if Hillary doesn't get the nomination disgusts me. You will go against everything you believe in and vote for a republican just because the media has brainwashed you into thinking Obama is a horrible person. Hillary and Obama both will better this country. McCain will keep us in the same hell we've been in for the last 8 years.

Please Vote Democrat!

Lee   May 17th, 2008 11:30 am ET

hillary is done for and mcsame is too old!

Billy From Fla   May 17th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I listen to Hillary and she is such a strong canidate and has
the experience america needs. Everyone has critized her of negative
attacks on Obama, Obama has done just as much negative as
Clinton. That's politics folks, just accept it.

I was an Obama supporter until Michelle Obama made a remark that
was so uncalled for when she said "If you can't take care of your own
house how can you take care of the Whitehouse" She was referring
to Bill Clinton & Monica L.. That turned me off and I thought to myself
how could I ever be proud to have Michelle Obama as First Lady.

Everything that Obama did such as the "Bitter Remark", Rev, Wright,
Michelle's anti american remarks wrong, the Obama campaign
blamed the Clintons. Obama needs to be able to accept responsibilty
for all his mistakes. We all make mistakes and he is no exception.

I've been reading that there is factual information that Obama had
Gay relations while in college, well who cares, if it is true it will
probably make him a bettr President.

Desmond Sequeira   May 17th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Even apart from the sheer math, including 15 primary wins by over 60% and 5 primary wins by over 70% for OBAMA (vs 2 primary wins by over 60% for Mrs. Clinton) it is clear that on all counts from Integrity to Electability, he is the President that the USA (and the world) desperately needs.

OBAMA is already showing how well he can expose the frantic McBush attempts to manipulate public opinion by nasty fear-mongering. When will McBush, Clinton ever learn that they should stop insulting the intelligence of the American public ?

Dickson   May 17th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Mcsame should not be taken serious, he's dem a cronic flip- floper

DAN   May 17th, 2008 11:33 am ET

That is why republicans are glad to have Obama with his weak foreign policy. I think it's clear to everyone what a president Hillary Clinton would do if Iran or anyone would try to harm Israel and at the same time she would have diplomatic efforts towards promoting peace. And who better than Bill Clinton to broker a peace with the Palestinians. But unfortunately because of a media infactuation with Obama the people have not been informed enough about Hillarys position. Democrats will win both houses but will loose the white house because of Obama. But its always been like that, because of 911 republicans got to control all 3 bodies of government, but in normal times the public never gives total power to one party. Since democrats have taken control of the house and senete they've decided to play politics with the war to win in Nov. but with Obama democrats will loose the white house.

Michael   May 17th, 2008 11:33 am ET

It is amazing the abysmal level of the standard usage and syntax of liberals. Did you not pay attention in school, or were you "feeling" your way through. Really hilarious. And they have almost a psychotic need to be viewed as smart, at least smarter than those horrible, obtuse conservatives. But please don't stop. Who else would we laugh at over martinis?

Eleanor   May 17th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I still wish they would team up
with him getting a lot of the young vote and black vote and her getting
most of the female vote and white worker vote its a shoo in for sure in November
Look at the crowds and new voters they have both brought out
I know everyone gets in high gear for their candidate but put it in the past and really think about who you want leading the country
Obama and Clinton….. or MCSame for another 4 years
I would take Obma/ Clinton any time

mitchell from arkansaw   May 17th, 2008 11:36 am ET

GET 'EM HILLARY.I LIKE YOU MUCH BETTER,WHEN YOU GO AFTER MCBUSH INSTEAD OF PRESIDENT OBAMA.

Obama Supporter From England   May 17th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I agree with Clinton.
,
Bush said the Iraq War was over in 2003 when he said, 'Mission Accomplished'. Now, McCain is saying that the war will be over in 2013 - exactly the same as Bush!

If Bush hasn't managed to end the Iraq War and bring back all the American troops in 6 years, then Mcain certainly won't end the war and bring back troops in another 5 years time.

Impeach George Bush and Dick Cheney!

Obama Supporter From England   May 17th, 2008 11:37 am ET

The Republicans are going down!

They're going to get a big surprise in November!

Lee   May 17th, 2008 11:38 am ET

An American president begging for oil,this is not good.
The saudis bought bush and his dad years ago with oil money.
and to beg a nation where most of the 911 terrorist came from.
Priceless!

Independent   May 17th, 2008 11:38 am ET

That is the first time I have agrred with Sen. Clinton!

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 17th, 2008 11:40 am ET

WE NEED TO GET THE LOVE WE HAVE SHOWN THE CLINTONS

BACK. BUSH TOOK YOU DOWN WITH THAT WAR ALONG WITH

THE REST OF US. WE WANT TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE OUR

BACK, & NO MORE WEIRD STORIES & HYPOCRITICAL TALK

FROM THE CLINTONS. TRULY THAT WAS HURTFUL. WE

EXPECTED THAT FROM THE REPUBLICANS,

NOT FROM YOU & BILL.

old and white   May 17th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I voted for Clinton but she has lost . Now I give my voice to support Barrack Obama.
McCain is a puppet of republicans. And hi`s a greater trouble for our country. Please, people, think again. Think about the country not about your ambitions and rage.

Democrats unite!!!! Obama 08

Nick   May 17th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Clinton is a great individual, who i want as president, but if Obama gets the Democratic nob, I will vote for McCain.

Write in Hillary on Nov Ballot!   May 17th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Obama is clue-less about how the real world works (just as he was clue-less about his preacher for 20 years), and we don't want McCain, either. I WILL WRITE HILLARY'S NAME ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. Absolutely, positively! I love my country enough NOT to have an inexperienced "charmer?" like Obama shoved down my throat. Not by a bunch of "sheep" willingly being led to slaughter, not by the biased liberal media, and not by superdelegates who are stabbing voters in the back by their premature (and illegal) endorsements. I WILL MAKE MY VOICE HEARD! I WILL WRITE HILLARY CLINTON'S NAME ON THE BALLOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope the millions of other mature, logical Americans — who feel likewise — will also do that.

Cindy   May 17th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Thank you Hillary! You're acting like a Democrat again!

Bush and McCain can keep us safe? How offensive! 9/11 happened under Dubya's watch. 7 years later, the mastermind of that horrendous event is still at large, still spewing his hate message.

Bush/McCain keeps us safe? Gimme a break! We need change. We've needed change for a while now. No more McBush!

m,aca   May 17th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Go Hillary!!!!

We are with you all the way!!!!

Obama will never get my vote!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Melvin   May 17th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Well, it seems that now Dem are all fighting against Rep… That's the party we want to see from now. A party which is ready to face the attacks of the Rep which is definitely offering for more years of terrors to the American Dream.
Sen Clinton, you may have win the bigger states, you may have the necessary experience but the american ppl need change, new leaders in washington that's why our choice is still Sen Obama.
Just join him now, and fill in the gap that you "believe" he got in order to offer the American pple a brighter future.

maggie   May 17th, 2008 11:45 am ET

great parallel to "Mission Accomplished" - Again a Republic stating the end game with no plan to get there. Obama/Clinton keep up the important tag teaming.

Peter Damoah-Afari   May 17th, 2008 11:45 am ET

McCain is acting like a joker. Hahahahaha………..He will loose in November.

Richard   May 17th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Is Hillary Clinton trying to join the fray?

Latinos for Obama 08   May 17th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Clinton you are right on this one! No matter who is the nominee all democrats should unite and vote for a democrat in november.
No McCain 08!

Jim from WI   May 17th, 2008 11:46 am ET

McCain and Bush are both idiots and they deserve each other. I thought McCain said that the war would last 100 years??? Did he really think everyone was going to forget about his comment from a few months ago? The only "Mission Accomplished" sign that will be hanging is the one behind Obama in November.

Obama 2008/2012!!!!

Democrats UNITE   May 17th, 2008 11:46 am ET

As an Obama supporter, THANK YOU Senator Clinton for the team work in Oregon.

Spider   May 17th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Take it all the way to the convention floor Hillary!!!
The Obominations want us all to believe their man is too far out ahead to even continue this race. It is neck and neck, always has been. Stay in there. We should not risk giving the most powerful position in the Free World to a man with so little experience, at a most important and potentially dangerous time in our history.
Wonderfully exciting to think of The Dream coming true, but not if it could turn into a terrorist instigated nuclear nightmare.
Has anyone checked Barack for a 666 birthmark or tattoo?

jorga   May 17th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I am sick of Hillary claiming she has the popular vote. You simply can not count the popular vote in a primary election because of the caucuses. If you add in FL, MI, and caucus estimates, Barack has the popular vote by over 80,000. I am disappointed CNN has not pushed this point.

Another issue news stations and pundits are failing to address is Clinton's deficit. She is now in this race for two reasons. First, she is hoping to receive campaign contributions based on her win in West Virginia and upcoming hopeful win in Kentucky. It is hard to retire a campaign that is in debt (especially when part of that debt is personal loans)! Second, she will try to convince the superdelegate she should be vice president. The superdelegates approve or disapprove of the nominee's VP choice at the convention. Of course, this will be done behind closed doors before the convention. Obama may be "saddled" with Clinton whether he likes it or not. And I am convinced he can win this without her on the ticket.

I urge the superdelegates to endorse now. It is time for the lady in the pants suit to sing.

Jeanne   May 17th, 2008 11:47 am ET

McCain's speech did sound like a pipe dream but he did have some good ideas. I think it'd be interesting to see the president debate with congress like the Brits do. You'd think if he were open to that idea, he'd be open to more diplomatic communications with countries we oppose and disagree with, instead of puffing up his chest & saying "we're bigger & stronger than you so do what we say, or else". I'd like to know what McCain plans to do about the radioactive waste that's going to be generated by those 20 new nuclear power plants he's suggest the US build. Talk about an environmental and national security risk. McCain is making alot of promises he may not be able to keep and he should keep that in mind. Voters don't like unkept promises.

Edith Arkansas   May 17th, 2008 11:48 am ET

One strong point American people should understand about Republicans, that is they are fabricated,,bold faced, merry eyes twinkling liars. I used to think Republicans were so cool until I realized that while they talk and say truthfully points of views,i. e. high standards in principles,morals and just good common decency. but it appears that these standards are meant only for others not for them because I have yet to see them stick to what they preach. The way they can take a point and twist it, and turn it, and spinit to use to there advantage just boggle your mind so bad you feels like one have no way out. They are just that bad in how they use lies to their advantage. Like the appeasement issue brought on by President Bush then Senator McCain took it and twist it and contradicts himself then turns around and defended his contradiction. When here we are those of us were watching the news heard exactly what the recording showed him stating that they at some point in time will have to deal with Hamas now that he have been elected. He said that without making any conditions but when he was called on it now he makes it looks as if he had already preconditioned his stand. We cleary heard and saw what he had to say as if he wanted us to believe RED is GREEN. What gall and I voted for George Bush I am now so sorry because I helped made these bad times we are now going through. A vote for John McCain is a vote to re inforce liars and more of the same. This country cannot afforrd to allow anyone who is, apparent liars get away with this. We must stand up to anyone who could do what McCain and Bush did the other day. we are not stupid and will not tolerate it under no circumstances. vote for Change We Can Believe In. OBAMA 08 He will deal with the Iraq , middle east crisis with deplomacy. HE IS NO DUMB BUNNNY like Bush and McCain want everyone to believe. NO,NO, NO To BS YES WE CAN!!!!!

Franco   May 17th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Come onnnnn Americans please start using your brains! Hillary has the qualifications for President. She has the experience, resources,
the courage and tenacity. If the DNC steals this primary from Hillary
there will be consequences to pay. This is not an issue of bringing
the Party together by playing "Judas", this is an issue of paybacks
against the Clintons and being politically correct by supporting a candidate with no experience but representing a large demographic
group that abandoned the "1st. black president". Hillary is the one!!!!

Jack   May 17th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Did anyone else notice how weird McCain's cheeks look? Did he have a stroke recently. I hope I don't look that way when I am 105 years old…

joseph   May 17th, 2008 11:51 am ET

I would like to know if Senator McCain wins the Presidential election would he try to "Retaliate"on any rivalry that the United States is up against because of what he went through when he was at war?

Jmm   May 17th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hello
Come on everybody and unite with the Obama Campaign!
Hate Hate Hate 2008
Hate Hate Hate 2008
Hate Hate Hate 2008

Hate Hillary

Hate McCain

Hate Whites

Hate Hate Hate
Obama '08

Say NO to Obama   May 17th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Good for you Senator Clinton — We have simply ignored the media and their pro-Obama comments.

lol   May 17th, 2008 11:52 am ET

hillary does not appease enemies of the United States. obama's lack of experience on foriegn policy is really going to be a problem against mccain. superdelegates wake up before it is too late. obama can't beat mccain, hillary can. hillary loyalist visit hillary's website, and sign the petition to have FL and MI voters count. the dnc really needs dean to step down, he has created this mess in the democratic party!

Griff   May 17th, 2008 11:54 am ET

The is is John McCain! Do you know where your children are? I do. It's 3:46 Am, I'm in the White House, and your children are safe in Bed…

Obama 08   May 17th, 2008 11:56 am ET

NO McCain! It will be a huge trouble for our country.

Democrats unite!

Jawahar Chirimar   May 17th, 2008 11:56 am ET

democrats need to attack
make vidoes of the effect of the republican an dbush policies

videos of iraq
or poverty in WV and mid america
of imports from China
of the wealth that has gone to china, and mid east and russia

attack attack attack

keating 5,
Cindy's history and addiction
His miliatry past - what the hell has McCain done in the army?

Tell women he will take away right to abortion
tell minorities he will enforce segregation

Trace history of McCAin, Huckaclown and Rove
and see how many White Superamacists they had ties to

Attack in every way
dont be wimps

LIam Danhof   May 17th, 2008 11:57 am ET

If there is truly a God He will give us the ticket of Obama/Clinton and then maybe we can finally take back our counrty and restore the USA to what it once was.

However, I for one would like to see a single payer health care system such as in Canada. We MUST get the insurance companies out of the heath care business. I am afraid that both Obama and Clinton do not get this and they, while of their plans are better then what we have need to go a step further and have single payer. If someone does not care to be in that system so be it and just go out and buy your own, but that person can't just keep jumping back and forth, a waiting system must be in place for cases such as this. In other words one or the other.

Go Obama and Hillary.

Von Bismark VIENNA   May 17th, 2008 11:57 am ET

THIS LADY IS FIGHTING FOR ONE THING:HER INTERESTS!

Veterans for Obama   May 17th, 2008 11:59 am ET

We need to focus on McCain. Clinton should remain in the contest if she chooses, but she should not try to weaken Obama at this point. If both candidates aim their arguments towards the Republicans NOW we as a party (and nation) will do better in November. I still believe we will walk all over that fossil the Republicans are supporting. But if Gore could lose to a dribbling moron like Bush, then we better come out swinging!

Please donate NOW to the Democratic Party, moveon.org, or your Democratic nominee of choice (presidential and congressional).

Let's not let the party of "Greedy Old Pigs" near the Whitehouse this time.

Allen In North Carolina   May 17th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Why is this lady still news?…….

Taka   May 17th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Go Clinton go! This is the reason you should be the nominee. You're the best attack dog in America. Blunter then bludgeony blunt bludgeons can get.

CLINTON 08′

km   May 17th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter who would love an Obama/Clinton ticket. She is the attack dog mild mannered Obama needs. And what a coo… the Democratic party with the first black AND woman as leaders. He claims he can bring people together…start by healing your own party. The voters are split down the middle. Lets give them both.

barackobama4prez   May 17th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

HRC was wise to liken Mission Accomplished with "2013″. That's exactly what's going on here. More fake, false promises.

Christine V from Dallas TX   May 17th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Hillary supporters will neither back nor join the ridiculous SNOBBY Obama cult….With Repubs attacking THE PRODUCT……OBAMA

He is set to lose NOVEMBER…. and HE AND HIS SUPPORTERS DESERVE IT…..

Blackwoman, Ohio   May 17th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Yay go Hillary

Keep it up my Lady !!!

Vig   May 17th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Clinton is the leader. Obama is the follower. Clinton doesn't need a prepared text to respond to Bush and McCain, doesn't need to read off paper the way Obama did. Clinton can stand on her own two feet. Obama can't.

Butch Dillon   May 17th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Pump it up Hill! Go after the real pigs in the race and do it with the vengeance only you can wield. It's time to focus on dismembering the Republicans, one digit at a time from now until November. Let's all go after McCain's jugular together and force him into retirement.

nathan   May 17th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

If Hilary doesn't get the norminee , Democratic party is over!
Obama right now is almost 100% unelectable.

Diing in Washington   May 17th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

"It sounded a lot like 'Mission Accomplished,' only postponed into 2013," said Clinton. I admire NY senator. Good luck in your fight for the normination of Dem party. Whoever win, it will be refreshing!.

unions are not stupid   May 17th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Well Hillary you might not be our nominee but you are still one hell of a democrat. Lets kick some elephant but!

mike from ca   May 17th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

for once we agree senator clinton

Darcy   May 17th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

First: "Mission Accomplished" is the impression I received also. Second: Anyone beating Clinton in all of the ways Obama has should not have a problem with the electoral map. "Last ditch effort" is the impression I get with that argument.

Lance   May 17th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

You Go Hillary all the way to the white house. Hillary has what it takes to lead this great country in the right direction.

Hillary 08!

Richard   May 17th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I am a strong Obama Supporter and I must say that I am VERY impressed wth Sen. Clinton's remarks of late and commend her for taking the high road in attacking GW and McSAME. I have said some harsh comments about Hillary Clinton during this campaign as have her Supporters about Obama. I just wanted to say Thank you Hillary for slamming Bush and McSame. The Democrats and Obama need your leadership in the years to come. It is time for the Democratic Party to unite and focus on the hillarity we call the GOP. They remind me of a group of 7 year olds sitting around name calling.
"I know you are but what am I "

Democratic Down Tickets Wins in November
Republican for Obama 08

Laurie   May 17th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

CNN should be ashamed of how biased they are. You act like Obama has already won, and he hasn't yet. You act like FL and MI haven't voted, and they have. Even though their delegates won't be seated, their votes are valid indications of the simple fact that by the end of this, more people will have voted for Hillary than Obama. Hopefully the remaining delegates will refuse to go against what the majority of democrats want.

The superdelegates have the power to end this tomorrow, so it's obvious that they are waiting to see what happens with FL and MI and the rest of the primaries, where she will do well (except for OR). When she wins the popular vote, they will be able to justify to Obama supporters why they are putting her over the top. Why else wouldn't they not go for Obama now?

CNN will go down as one of the most biased shows on television for the shameful way they have helped Obama play the race card against Hillary, and shamefully perpetuating the Obamamyth that whomever is ahead in pledged delegates wins.

David   May 17th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

It seems Hillary Clinton has not yet come in terms with the reality.
Why making the arguments while she won some the state with 3% point? People vote for her even because of it is thesame policy with Old name.
If Hillary wasn't there, people will vote Obama though not all but big enough to win McCain, so Hillary can just go and rest and it will be well with Obama.

HP Boston   May 17th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

See that Clinton KNOWS the nuances.
Obama is a nuance.
Relax Hillary the rebubs will neutralize BO in short order.

Dems2008   May 17th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Good luck Senator Clinton. I have begun to appreciate you a little more over the past few days.

Sincerely,
An Obama Supporter

pamsiri   May 17th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I am so overwhemming about her chance to be elected. Please consider to have plan B inorder to stupid DNC rule that unfair to her and Florida, Michigan voters. Plan B is to run for INDEPENDENT for universal healthcare and poor and rich women. This world deserve woman pesidency and she is the one. Don't look for the perfect one, cause NO ONE PERFECT even you. SO don't look for the Buddha.

Daniel   May 17th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is our best and only choice

Hillary 08

Observer   May 17th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hillary would make a good Vice President if she can get rid of Bill and his baggage,

The Repubicians would have a field day with bringing up all of Bill's issues.

arbab ahmad toronto   May 17th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Democrats need to support one another and HRC did just that without mentioning B.Obama, that's good enough right now until June 3rd. that is.

Any democrat in the white is better than 13 years of GWB policies.

Go Obama 08!!
Go Hillary 08!!

DannyCali   May 17th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I agree with you Hillary 2013 is so bad. Why not 2009 and 2010?

Hillary run for other party if you not our nominee of if you can.

Still Hillary for President.

Stephen Bendah   May 17th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Hilary i would just kindly ask that you support Obama so that you guys can be able to capture the white house because it is already in the hands of the Democrats. but quit frankly Obama is the choice of the People. he who have an ear must listen.

Yohannes CA   May 17th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Democrats need to get together and defeat Sen. McCain who is offering another failed President Bush's policy.

Norm   May 17th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

That's so True….Mission Accomplished (2013)….and two months later, the news will be…."We will win the war"….what a retard McCain is…

Sam   May 17th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

No matter who wins, Obama or Clinton! America cant leave the white house in the hands of lying, ignorant, saudi arab loving republicans…

Obama/Clinton 2008

Greetings from Sweden…

Shamaedene   May 17th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I'm wondering if these candidates want a DEMOCRAT to be in the White House. Why belittle each other? Giving the opposition the ammunition?

Noemi in Los Angeles, CA   May 17th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Democrats Unite!!!

Democrats 08!!!

PAT FOR OBAMA   May 17th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

HILLARY YOU AND MCSAME ARE ALIKE IN SO MANY WAYS. BOTH OF YOU VOTED FOR THE WAR.

Marc   May 17th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Here she goes again. Not even FL and MI could save her, but she still wants to show that she is a better choice then Obama. Can we just unite the Democratic party! We know it's going to be Obama and we need to throw our support behind him and do our best to stop McCain. A man who forgot that Al Qaeda is our enemy.

St.Everest.   May 17th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

hilary should stop disgracing her self.

Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran   May 17th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

John has gotten away with so much, in my opinion, because he was a POW.
I won't negate the fact that he is an American Hero… he is.

That being said, he has flip-flopped on every major social/economic issue that has come up in the past 10 years.

Watch "Verdict with Dan Abrams"… he has a piece called Teflon John.

CNN POST THIS.

Obama 2008

Jody   May 17th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Shut your fat, lying mouth about being ahead in the popular vote, Hillary. You're not ahead in the popular vote. You're just like George Bush who thinks if he repeats the same lie over & over again it will somehow be true. Your campaign has been even worse than the Republicans. It's not enough for you to simply spin the truth. No, you make up completely new falsehoods & peddle them to the press & to your ignorant, gullible supporters. You are the trash candidate, and you fully deserve to lose and be thrown away.

Ben   May 17th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Who owns rhe oil in Saudia Arabia? That may seem a dumb question , but it is not. We owned the oil in Mexico until the govt nationalized oil and took our wells away from us. The same thing in Venesuela. We owned the oil rights until they also nationalized them.
Now if we own the oil in S.A. this line of crap about us depending on foreign oil is nothing more than a hoax so they can raise theur own ptices on oil and blame someone else.

The Campaign Strategist From 115th & Broadway   May 17th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

The Democratic Nominee will carry the traditonally "blue states" of New York & California as well as others. These have signficant electoral votes and these are among the ones Hillary's team is including when they try to extend their argument about electability.

The problem is …. that dog don't hunt. There is no way Brack Obama looses those states to McCain. Given this, the Clinton campaign can not, with a straight face, suggest that she is any stronger than Mr. Obama.

What Camp Clinton can do is CONTRIBUTE to putting some additonal swing states in play … for example … AUGMENT Mr. Obama's strength in Philadelphia and & Pittsburgh with her stumping around the Pennsylvania countryside …. Or gument his Indianapolis & Ft Wayne strength with her & Bill's stumping around the Indiana countryside. Or augment his strength in Herdon, Richmond, etc with stumping in rural Virginia.

By forgoing the VP slot, which is a powerless postion that I doubt Mrs. Clinton would care for, the Democratic Team can select yet another candidate with geographical or [other appeal ... including another woman]. In so doing, they can further weaken the republicans.

That's the path to victory…

Judah   May 17th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Barack+Clinton(VP) ticket 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Everett   May 17th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

This is the way to show support and grace. Good job.

Adam C   May 17th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Thank you for sticking out for Obama
Obama08

bub   May 17th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

To restate what has been said by so many, this is not possible for her to accomplish. It really doesn't matter how childish Lanny Davis acts or how peppy and vigilant Terry McCauliff appears, the math isn't going to work. The best candidate has won, and the general election campaign has started. She is behind on every measurable, she agreed to the rules, she publically stated that Florida and Michigan votes would not count. There is nothing left to argue, and those two stated have no salvation for her. does she really expect the American people to believe the democrats will actually vote for McCain instead of Obama as the Democratic nominee? He has shown all through the campaign that he can take a punch, and he showed yesterday that he can take one. the best the the GOP has is to make empty accusations about Obama "appeasing" terrorists and calling a reporter sweetie. By the way, does anyone know who I mean when I refer to someone at CNN that calls a lot of her male guests "Babe?" It's a figure of speech, that's all.

Steve, Canada

rose, texas   May 17th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

praying 4 u hillary, hope u can make it, but if not i will still write u'r name in. we — sure don't need mccain in there r obama…..

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   May 17th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Keep fighting Hillary!

I will tell you that I for one will NEVER vote for Senator Obama!

As an Independent, it is either Hillary or McCain!

The Elite Democratic Party should be ashamed of how they have disrespected both you and bill, but I doubt if they have any shame…

Riley In The Middle Of Nebraska   May 17th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Since Obama has this all wrapped up, it's good to see Hilary fight some battle for him.

That's being a good team player!

Finally…it took her to realize that it's over before she could start being useful!

Thank you Hilary!!!

Obama '08!

Caroll   May 17th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The race is not over. Obama keeps "acting" presumptuous, by rallying to react to Bush and McCain remarks, when in fact, he is not the nominee yet, yet he keeps saying he does not want to "be presumptuous." Obama is as "old school" politician as any of them, he just thinks he isn't, and he somehow has convinced young voters that "he is going to be different". The best candidate is Hillary. Hopefully, this country and its constituents will see that. The voters. Not a bunch of elitists who think they can ramrod whoever they want into the nomination.
The race is not over yet. Hillary has yet to collect all her votes. The race is not over until the last vote is counted.

Ben   May 17th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I know this will not be posted and I do not care. I just like to vent my anger. While the Exon,Mobile,Texaco,Shell et al lackys sit around gnashing their teeth in public saying they can do nothing to stop their master's from destroying the economy. Let me tell you something, They have several options which they know and will never try. They could do as Venezuela and Mexico have done"NATIONALIZE THE OIL INDUSTRY. Why won't they do it? Because they would never be re elected to office. The oil barrons would spend all that excess profit to drum them out of office.

Blayze Kohime   May 17th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

What I don't understand is why McCain thinks taking 'only' until 2013 is a good thing in the first place! If he has to set a date 4 to 5 years in the future to be sure he can finish this, he is not presidential material!

Kobs   May 17th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Well lady those are rules you should have put on book befeore the game not in the game.
Please do not shift the bar.

niiamon   May 17th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

2013, this is another politics Mcshame is using to get elected……….. i guess he is not fine with the " 100 years " in iraq
Vote Obama 08

Elias   May 17th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I admire Hillary's persistence and all. For sure she is strong. But let's look at reality here. She knows she is not going to cop up with Obama anymore and it's very unlikely that she's going to be the democratic nominee. So why did she keep on saying that she is more electable than Obama? Her staying on the race brings nothing but divide between democrats. She has to give it all up for Obama.

HH   May 17th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Nice one Hillary- keep talking like that, and the more people will like you. Maybe you can even join Obama on the ticket.

LT   May 17th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

There's a man called Romney who wants to destroy Social Security.

Casey   May 17th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter but with all due respect Hillary has earned the right to be on the ticket. She has proved she can be a powerful and yet a gracious candidate. Obama and Hillary people let of get together and make this work and take the white house, change America fo the better.

Jermaine   May 17th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Well, Hillary finally is getting a dose of reality. She is a formidable candidate, however it is not her turn. The beauty of life is that Jesus Christ proved that Hope does concur all. OBAMA campaign and attitude of HOPE and CHANGE will win the day in November. Imagine what the Romans, and the Jewish authority of their day was like when Christ preach a new way, a way of HOPE and CHANGE. Abe Lincoln also is another example of the change. OBAMA campaign is model after Lincoln's, Kennedy's and Reagan, his foreign policy approach is Wilsonian and a bit model after Bush the elder. This election is not about Hillary, anymore than been about OBAMA, yet OBAMA is the best candidate to carry the torch into the General Election for not only all American's but the World. Hillary is correct she won states that will no doubt go TRUE blue in November, what she did not realized is that the States OBAMA has won and continue to win are states that will go Blue in November also. From IOWA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, WISCONSIN, SOUTH DAKOTA, VIRGINIA, NORTH & SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, NEW MEXICO, MISSOURI, INDIANA, NEVADA, COLORADO, ALASKA, MAINE, NEBRASKA and a few others will go for BARAK. There is a few other states that will be very competitive even Tennessee will be treading close to blue and LA. OBAMA will give the REPUBLICANS a run for their money (which they don't have, McCain will be limited because he will accept Public Finance-a dead deal). OBAMA campaign is already financed by well over 1.5 million citizens, that number will swell to well over 5 million after he secured the nomination in Colorado. America is on the March and as an officer in the United States Army, it is about time we defend the con titution in the Light and Principled Wisdom the Founding Fathers intended and that Lincoln foresaw, even MLK, and JFK had that same ideal in mind, a union perfected for All Mankind. We have seen the NEW AMERICA and with it will shine a NEW EARTH under an OBAMA-LINCOLN Administration. AMERICA IS ON THE MARCH. Fear, Bigotry, Racial prejusdice and even Hitler will not deny us the CHANGE WE SEEK!

ONWARD TO VICTORY IN NOVEMBER!

Obama 08   May 17th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The Repubs. are finished and they know it. Newt is ready to endorse Obama. Bush and Cheney are on their own, its a mess in that camp. Huckabee is threatening someone shoot Obama, Rove is threatening WWIII if the Dems are in charge, McCain is flip/flopping like a catfish out of water….etc.

USAF Sr. Airman   May 17th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

In 2013, McCain will have been in an old age home for three years.

matt   May 17th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

She should spend every day in oregon until tuesday if she knows how important that state really is for her.
She needs to close the gap in that state.

If she wins oregon, she will show that she can cut into obama terrirtory * and she will be the victor *

yes i am a clinton supporter. So deal with it

I Saw the TIcker a few days ago * IT WAS WRONG * SHE DOES HOLD THE POPULAR VOTE COUNTING MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA *

i know this because i added the numbers myself and i hope you do the same

She has an opportunity to win the popular vote not counting michigan at all ( if she does well in oregon )

Well thats my case. I count florida, i dont count michigan . and she wins the vote in the end ( after oregon, puerto rico , south dakota, montana, kentucky )

So whats more important to you the number of votes or delagates.

Jan From Boca Raton, Fl   May 17th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

The only person that is going to accomplish the mission in the
US is Hillary Clinton..

I read all the questions Cafferty asks and wants everyone to respond to.
What I don't understand is, I read all the blog answers and they
are usually 50/50. When he reads them on this show 5 out 6
are all pro Obama, and i for Clinton.

Every single reporter except for Stone Face Cafferty is not bias
against one canidate or another. How can CNN let this person
on their program? When Wolf Blitzer asks him a question when he
is on the panel, he squirms like a snake.

I'm sure this will not be printed, but I tried

God Bless America   May 17th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

HILLARY YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO DO MORE THAN THIS TO MAKE UP FOR THE DAMAGE YOU HAVE CAUSED THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY!!!!!

HOW DARE YOU TAKE A CALL FROM McCAIN BUT NOT OBAMA FOR YOUR REDNECK WIN IN WV.

DON'T FORGET NEW YORK DEMOCRATES ARE MORE DIVERSE THAN ALL AMERICA PUT TOGETHER . WHO WILL YOU APPEAL TO FOR YOUR RE-ELECTION.

HOPE THAT 3AM CALL FROM MCCAIN WAS WORTH IT!

Jeff, Columbus,Ohio   May 17th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Any American that votes for John McCain, must not have the best interest of America in mind. Our future looks bleak on the current path. We need change. Lobbyist have ruin Washington. Face it people, Bush and McCain are the same!!!!!! Most of the population in China rode bikes in the past, now they are lined up to buy their first car. Here in America, we are soon to be lining up to buy a bike, our main course for supper will be rice!!! CHANGE, CHANGE CHANGE, NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE.

Brian   May 17th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

She is correct McCain is sounding just like Bush!

CA for Obama   May 17th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Well Sen. Clinton-let's leave it to the Democrats to fight with Bush. It is so sad that she doesn't realize how far along she would be right now had she stuck to the issues and not gotten nasty. Blacks would have gladly voted for her. Although, I am not one of them. However, I do have to agree with her about Bush begging the Saudi's for oil. How pathetic. He is such a disgrace. As far as the other states voting, I think she has EVERY right to stay in the race for as long as she wants. I have never said the other states should not be able to cast their votes. Most of us on these blogs have already voted. These people are entitled to their opinions to. However you decide to vote and I hope it is for Obama-vote.

As far as those Clinton supporters who will "write in HRC's name" go ahead do that. Vote for John Insane to if you want.. Obama has a good job and excellent benefits to go back to should he lose. You, however, don't have either.

marek   May 17th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

flip-flop McCain having another senior moment

dozie   May 17th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

americans will be stupid to vote in mccain into office

E. POWELL I MD, E POWELL MD II & ER. POWELL MD   May 17th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

SAME OLD SAME OLD. WE AS A PARTY GOT TO GET TO THE BUSINESS OF DEALING WITH MCBUSH ON A LEVEL THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL RESPOND. HRC HAS THE REP. OF BEING A TRUE LIAR. SHE IS THE BEST SPOKEPERSON FOR GETTING ACROSS TO ANOTHER LIAR (MCBUSH). BUT, HRC IS NOT WHAT THE PEOPLE OR THE WORLD WANT TO REPRESENT OUR COUNTRY. SHE IS STILL TRYING TO USE THE SAME OLD ARGUEMENT FOR A MUTE QUESTION. EVERYBOBY CAN FEEL THE
"CHANGE" IN THE AIR EXCEPT HER. THOSE THAT DON'T MUST ASKED THEMSELVES ABOUT THEIR BASIC MORAL VALUES. WE HAVE AN OLD SAYING HERE IN THE SOUTH—- "IF YOU AGREE WITH A LIAR THEN YOU ARE BASICALLY A LIAR YOURSELF, AND, IF YOU TRY TO GET AROUND THAT FACT THEM YOU ARE LYING TO YOURSELF". "CASE CLOSED'.

dwho   May 17th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Hillary is right. Another 5 years in Iraq is a waste of time, waste of lives and drowning the country into lots and lots of debts.

gerald strother   May 17th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

CNN YOU NEEDS TO TAKE MATH 101 IT IS NOT 400,000 BUT OVER 500,000 CHECK AOUT ABC POLITICS

Bridgette - PA   May 17th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

It's good to see Hillary focusing her attacks on McCain and not OBAMA! I hope this is a sign that she's starting to see that she must help unite the party. I hope her supporters will follow.

OBAMA-08!

NickNas   May 17th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

WOW she is REALLY tryng for that VP spot hard isn't she.

NO-BAMA   May 17th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Ok already Hillary - we know you're trying to be cordial, BUT STOP giving Obama more points than he already has….Stick to the message —YOU will be the one who can beat McCain.

Forget party united already…please…the DNC threw you under the bus; they swift-boated you, which is why I quit the party–so stay on message Hill, thank you!

E. POWELL I MD, E POWELL MD II & ER. POWELL MD   May 17th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

AS FAR AS MCBUSH. HE MUST REALLY THINK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE REALLY DUMB. THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN FIGHTING THEMSELVES SINCE BEFORE CHRIST. TO WIN A WAR AGAINST THEM IS LIKE WAITING FOR ET AND UFOS. NOW WE SEE WHY SADDAN AND ALL THE REST BEFORE HIM WERE LIKE THEY WERE. IT TAKE KILLERS TO CONTROL KILLERS. WE ARE A PEOPLE THAT ONLY GET INVOLVED WITH THAT MINDSET WHEN FORCED TO. THE SCRIPTURE SPEAKS TO THAT. THAT IS OUR CORE VALUES. TO GO AGAINST IS WHAT WE HAVE NOW — "MCBUSH".

WeBoDave   May 17th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Thank you Senator Clinton for taking on the Republicans and for telling your supporters what a mistake it would be not to vote for the democratic nominee in November, please keep it up.

Please stop talking about being ahead in the popular vote as it is patently false and divisive. The only way you are ahead is if you completely ignore caucus voters. This is a delegate battle anyway and you can not win enough delegates without a huge Obama revelation of gaffe.

In the name of party unity please suspend your campaign Tuesday night, May 20th.

paul   May 17th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

O my God!!!! McCain is now a fortune teller. I wander were he got his crystal ball from. America wake up!!!! Get these crazy bald heads out of the way. Enough damage has been done already to almost everything america stands for.

Max   May 17th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

First of all, I am deeply saddened that the President of the United States has to go beg Saudi Royals to increase their oil production, because that's the point we're at. If we don't find alternative solutions, we're going to be dependent on OPEC. What about all the oil we have, in Alaska (ANWR) and in that region?

Then, I have to say that McCain's plan is totally ridiculous. Yeah, what about that "Mission Accomplished" speech in 2003? We all know what happened next. If we wait until 2013, we're going to get out of Iraq with an overstreched military and more trillions of dollars worth of debt, once again, borrowed from Communist China. It looks like we're becoming dependant on a lot of people, why isn't anyone doing anything?

Ka Kui Cheng   May 17th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

4 more years? Ok. And if we fail again, do we re-elect you, Senator McCain, to complete the task in another 4 years. And if you fail, as you will, will we re-elect yet another Bush seeking to stay in Iraq. The fact is there is no end in-sight. Did we not learn from Vietnam? Did we not learn that these wars waged for absolutely no reason are just another example of the influence of the military industrial complex affecting our politicians— just as Ike warned us? People, head to the polls on November and show them how much we really care about our soldiers and vote Democrat!

Brandon, Redmond, WA   May 17th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I don't think, for once, she could've been any more right. I've been noticing, though, that Hillary is sort of disappearing from the news because she's old news sort of like McCain and Bush. More of the old expecting a new result.

Chris, Little Rock AR   May 17th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

It seems to me the Democrats are embracing defeat even while things are turning around in Iraq. Things weren't looking to good back in 2005 or even into 2006, but wide-sweeping policy changes instituted from the DoD and DoS on down to the military unit level has made the situation there improve dramatically.

I think McCain isn't too far off from the mark about 2013…from my perspective, around that time frame (given the situation continues to improve) we should see the majority of the major combat forces leave Iraq, and the only US military presence will likely be a quick reaction force and military advisors.

The Iraqis are taking a genuine and vested interest in the future of their country, and even though they don't want us there any longer than needed, they don't want us to leave now. If Clinton or Obama gets to the White House next fall, they would be foolish to abandon all the hard work so far put into this effort. Myself and many others who have worked as advisors for the Iraqis will see that they abandoned an effort that was improving simply to make political headway at home. How can you say you're for helping people when you walk away from a country that was crushed by us, and then say "well, it wasn't MY idea"?

timmy   May 17th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

it looks like dems are scared to run against mccain so they are trying to make it seem like they're running aginst bush. cowards

Sharon Minnesota   May 17th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

It appears that Clinton is succumbing to the democratic party's pressure on protecting the democrats and Obama's reputation. Too bad, as we know the truth on how she really feels about policies of national security and talking to terrorists leaders without pre-conditions.

Sharon Minnesota   May 17th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

There are many prominent Americans that would like to soft pedal terrorism and give them credibility by negotiating with them. Barack Obama must have a huge paranoia problem to think the president was singling him out or it was his way of saying "look at me, I'm the dems nominee, she's not". If the shoe fits, wear it. Denial by a host of democratic leadership will not change what has already been said in the primary race about how Sen. Obama is deficient in affairs of national security.

Sharon Minnesota   May 17th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

John McCain has a reasonable plan to bring our troops home from the mideast by 2013. Clinton, Obama and other democrats who have misunderstood Sen. McCain's plans should re-read his speech and put their brains in gear before opening their mouths to criticize. To completely get our troops home will take efforts by any politician at least as long as Sen. McCain's plan will. Think with your head, not with your fickle emotions.

From Madrid   May 17th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Wait a minute! First she complains when he says we will have a Korea-like or WWII-like presence for 100 years, then she complains when he says he sets the goal to have the majority home by 2013. Can these candidates do anything but gripe about each other? How about: I would love to have Senator McCain working with me as President to achieve that same goal. Why can't the goal be OK just not the representative. She is also going to fail to equate McCain to Bush. They are complete opposites in many ways. She voted for as many issues the opposite of Bush as he did.

Kevin   May 17th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

She's pissed me off, but really think they'd make a decent team. I'm rooting for them both.

McCain is disappointing. Thought he was more independent. Why is he moving closer to this admin. I am baffeled. Is he selling his soul to the devil. Maybe I don't know him as well as I thought I did.

Murus   May 17th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

United States need leaders. Americans know that John McCain does not know anything about economic issues. Also, Americans know that John McCain has been confusing names about major players in the contemporary world problems.

Yes, he served in the military. Also, he was a prisoner of war. He deserves some respect for that. However, the question here is whether serving in the military and being a prisoner of war are necessary and sufficient to make him a commander in chief.

Brothers and sisters, serving in the military and being a prisoner of war do not mean you know everything to about foreign policy. It’s a wrong time to be deceived.

lizzie   May 17th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

neither one has won any electoral votes. It's the primary and it won't be until our nominee goes head to head with McCain that we'll really know who won the electoral votes. Just because she won them in the primary doesn't mean she'll win them in Novemeber or that Obama won't.

And she's being disingenuous about the popular vote. I hope her supporters aren't still falling for this.

ellianna   May 17th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

THINK REALITY, HILLARY!! THINK REALITY!! This campaign is winding down and you WILL NOT BE the nominee!! ACCEPT IT GRACIOUSLY, take Bill with you, get on a jet plane and go back to New York!! You will be very lucky if you are able to keep your seat in the senate next time it comes up for re-election!! Perhaps it would be a good idea for you and Bill to enroll in an HONESTY AND ETHICS #101 course at the nearest community college. Once completed, just get back to your "life", and resolve to let BARACK OBAMA BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!

lizzie   May 17th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

and the democrats don't elect their nominee that way. The rulesl are clear: whoever wins the most delegates wins the primary.

Diing in Washington   May 17th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

GOP has thrown Jesus Christ under the bus. They indulge themselves in smear and fear-mongering. Whatever happen to "Love Your Enemies? as Jesus would say.

John B.   May 17th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

commenting on the Karl Rove attacks on Obama's "Bitter" comment. I have one thing to say:
Karl himself will be really bitter once his own indictment is handed down this week!!

Dems '08!!

A serious question   May 17th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I am really wondering both WHY they do it and WHAT it is they are trying to accomplish.

What I am talking about are those people who MANY times a day post the same " No Matter what I will NOT vote for Obama" messages.

Really, are they really so bothered they think posting it 100 times a day will make them feel better?

OR

Do they think they are SOOOO Important when Obama reads their post that he will be so shaken to the core he will suddenly step down from the nomination that he is certain to win in order to please them?

Is it a pathological need to tell the world over and over and over and over again that they are unhappy and are going to do illogical things that go against the very staunch principles they pretend to have because they didn't get their way?

OR

Is it as simple as they are childlike people insisting we all listen to their tantrums thinking somehow if the do it long enough and loud enough it will change reality?

Who knows and at this point Who Cares??

ojay   May 17th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Vote for OBAMa! It is very obvious that the media favors him especially CNN and Time let us not post any Clinton add here. Right CNN? and that guy Martin…

Let's go all out OBAMA and to all Clinton fans we do not need your help!

Unite Demos   May 17th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

It's time to unite! We can't let the republicans re take the white house,

Chipster   May 17th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hillary is by far the most qualified and capable candidate but the media long ago decided that Obama was their darling. Howard Dean's bias toward Obama has been apparent from the start. He had no problem with Illinois moving its primary date forward because he knew the state would favor Obama and give him a better start but Florida & Michigan are not to be forgiven for voting in favor of Clinton, even though Florida's decision to move the date forward was the Republican leadership's decision.

Clinton has not only won the most critical electoral states, she has won a number of states where the caucus process resulted in more delegates for Obama. Losing Florida and Michigan in November will make victory very difficult but who could blame Democratic voters for staying home when their votes weren't respected in the primary? None of this was their fault.

Democrats have thrown away an important opportunity to win this election. It's depressing.

patrick   May 17th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

As this does appear to be winding down, I aplaud Sen Clinton's tone in the race and beg both Clinton and Obama supporters to come together and get ready for the fall campaign. I worried a lot about a divided party, but after listening to Bush and Sen McCain the last 2 days, I'm now confident we will come together. They make our job clear (if not easy)

wilma   May 17th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Is this what we get from OBAMA fans? I am very disgraced… This race has gone bad and to all Democrats out there Clinton fans will not support people like you.

Samuel T. Horton   May 17th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

What does it matter if Clinton is the better candidate. What does it matter if she will win the general election. It doesnt matter if the party insiders dont care.

Obama has a delegate lead, so he wills. They framed it that way.

very smart lady   May 17th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama says change, but what and how? He has never said. I dont trust him. Everyone will be so sorry if Obama gets the nomination, although I dont think he will ever be president. The people who dont support him will suffer along with the ones who do think he is a god. He really is a jerk, and youall cant see it, including the Democrat idiots who have endorsed him. Shame, shame, especially Edwards and all the rest. Complete idiots, You tthink you are so cute. You will all suffer!!!!!!!

Texas Vet   May 17th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I wish the American Voters would focus more on the tragedy of the Iraq War. A disaster based on lies, planned by politicians that thought they were generals and an Administration who’s only victory was controlling the Press.

Now McCain want four more years! If only the News Media would do its job and report on a true analysis of what has and is happening, Bush, McCain and the Politicians who continue to support it as a winnable war would receive the ridicule and anger they deserve.

You want to worry about the economy. What impact did the 1.9 Trillion dollars and rising spent on this War have on our economy?

If Voters would get off their butts and read some of the books that tell the truth about what happened, they would be outraged and would force the politicians and the justice department to send a lot of people to jail. If you are too lazy to read a book, buy or rent the “no end in sight” DVD, if you don’t feel the American Public and our Military have been betrayed by the Administration, participating Military/Industrial Corporations and our News Media, it will happen again and again.

To all the many strategic and military experts who were ignored, discarded and attacked by this Administration, history will record your bravery and sacrifice.

To the people of Iraq, who have suffered all these years of being killed, tortured and displaced; I pray that you will eventually see justice done.

ojay   May 17th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

At this time, I guess we have one already! Obama's speeches are great and young voters go for him especially African Americans that is enought to win the election!

To all Clinton supporters go home!

Texas Trail Dog   May 17th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Hillay your support for Obama has finally lost me in supporting you. I will now vote for JOHN McCAIN!!!

Carol   May 17th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Hillary was being too kind. Osama captured, Iraqi peace and world hunger conquered by 2013 because McCain. I'm suprised he didn't throw in he would also cure aids.

MD   May 17th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Obama will be the 2008 Democratic nominee.
The Clinton era is dead and buried.

Mission accomplished!

Sandy   May 17th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I guess He has a crystal ball that showing him a vision…NOT! Can you make it happen a lot sooner than that McCain? Don't get ahead of yourself Mr. We are looking in another direction.

Copperfield   May 17th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

It's good to see the Democrats targeting the real problems, rather than eachother!

Democrats United

Texas Trail Dog   May 17th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

YOU TELL 'EM JOHN. VETERANS wake up this is the only man who can save the Military. VOTE JOHN McCAIN 08

IndieVisible   May 17th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

It's good to see Hillay playing fair as a democrat should towards a fellow democrat! This greatly improves my opinion of her from her previous do any thing say any thing approach. If only she stayed like this from the beginning with no detours I might have possibly supported her. As it is I support Obama, but if Hillary won I would support her because any thing is better then a third term of Bush!

Ninabama   May 17th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

It's a great day in America when democrats come together to defend our country's reputation. Bush is a disgrace. I voted for Obama in Pennsylvania primary. Senator Clinton has just shown me that she could be a good VP.

Obama/Clinton 08

♥ Miss Joice Akyiah Akosua ♥   May 17th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

These are the dreams of a 72 year OLD man.

This grumpy old man reduced his 100 year old war in Iraq, by 95%- to 5 years, perhaps, when we put more pressure on McSame, he will further reduce to Iraq war to 2 weeks.

Stacy Clarks, TX   May 17th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Way to go Clinton, thanks for finally attacking the REAL enemy

Bush and his VERY OLD buddy McCain

LET'S GO UNITED DEMOCRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bill pike   May 17th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

NO MCBUSH IT IS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE WITH YOU BUNCH OF DUMB AXX, MISLED, POWER HUNGRY MOB THAT HAS COST US MORE LIVES IN IRAQ THAN 911 AND YOU ARE STILL WANTING MORE POWER, I AM SICK OF MCBUSH AND CANNOT WAIT UNTIL WE TRY AND REBUILD HOW OTHER COUNTRIES SEE US.

Molly   May 17th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY MILLIONS SUPPORT & VOTE FOR YOU

Obama will never win the election with his WEAK and questionable background.
Obama skips over states like WV & now KY - thinks he does not need them then cries racism when he gets no votes ARROGANT!

Get Real   May 17th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Yeah Hilldog, the world is in a mess isn't it. Bush is begging the Saudi's for oil; you are begging for campaign contributions. That's kind of what happens when you don't manage your business right.

Keep dividing and polarizing America and you WILL go down in history…not the way you want to. I am ashamed of some of my Southern neighbors who are buying into your "electability" argument. Fortunately there are a lot of us in the south who don't share their sentiments.