May 21, 2008
Posted: 08:06 PM ET

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Bill Clinton had some tough words for the media and the Obama campaign.
Bill Clinton had some tough words for the media and the Obama campaign.

(CNN) – Bill Clinton says that he thinks most people in the media are in Barack Obama’s demographic, telling People magazine “There have been times when I thought I was literally lost in a fun house."

In an interview hitting newsstands Friday, the former president said his wife Hillary Clinton has been “outspent, dismissed, denigrated, declared dead” this primary season.

Asked whether he likes Obama, Clinton responded that he did not know the Illinois senator very well – but “I think I understand him. There are enough similarities in our childhoods and things that I think I get what he is doing.”

Clinton said the allegation that he and Sen. Clinton played the race card was a “cold-blooded, calculated, manipulated, and a revolting strategy,” and that his only campaign season regret was speaking “late at night when I was tired, ‘cause if you are tired or angry, you shouldn’t be talking.”

Clinton told People that after her mother lost the Iowa caucuses, daughter Chelsea “was upset, bawled, went to her employer and said, ‘Look, you got to let me go or give me an indefinite leave of absence. I’m not letting my mother go down like this.’”

Does the former president think Chelsea Clinton would consider a run for elected office? “I don’t know. If you had asked me this before Iowa, I would have said ‘No way. She is too allergic to anything we do,” responded Clinton. “But she is really good at it.”

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


jwilliams   May 21st, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Hillary go all the way please we need you

Susan for Hillary   May 21st, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Keep going HIllary.

You will be a good president.

We need one who is experienced, for all the people, and a fighter.

Hillary 08

ml   May 21st, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Agree.
I did not see anything racist in Mr. Clinton's words ever. All is in what people "want" to hear and see. If someone is looking for negative, wro=ng, they will find it no matter what…..everything can be twisted. All was so much "wanted" to paint Clintons bad.

Bruce   May 21st, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Bill Clinton is sounding like a rebel military leader somewhere in a war ravaged third world country who does not have the backing of the people but wants to be thrust to power through one way or another. His wife accuses Obama oftrying to idsenfrancise Florida and Mich voters when she agreed to the rules and the banning before the primaries/caucuses there. I think we sould realise that there are so many people who did not go and vote there because of the DNC's ruling i think those are the ones that would be really disenfrancised if the current 'so-called ' results from there are considered. Honest people who obeyed the rules. She is devious and wants to get a free ride to the white house. Wish her luck because she really needs it, i wonder what kind of president she will be , one that would have got the nomination via the back door

1926   May 21st, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Bill, I just adore Hillary and your daughter, and especially you. I voted for you both times, and I wish to heavens you were still there. We are in a mess now. It scares me to death to think Obama may go in. He is not the person we need now. Someone with some sense is needed now. I think the Democrat party has lost its bearings. What are they thinking? Please dont let Hillary stop. Maybe someone will come to their senses before its too late.
Best wishes.

sophia nyc   May 21st, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Guess what, McCainiac?

Israel is meeting with Syria. How's that for diplomacy? Guess Obama's ideas don't sound so bad to thinking people.

silence do good   May 21st, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Clintons played the race card? What a bizarre media invention. Any loss or set back for Obama has had him whining racism sometimes on a daily basis. Of course, his followers do it every few minutes. It has worked for him, sadly.

Oh no - and a report of of Chelsea bawling - and Bill caring about his spouse - you know - human emotions. The Ozombies will be cruel - just watch……

But don't dare say anything about Obama's spouse! The hypocracy is so deep as to need hip waders!

Gangsta Grizzill   May 21st, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Get off it, Bill. You opened your mouth and the words came out. It seems that Mis-speak happens quite often in the Clinton household. Tell Chelsea to stop saying, "It's none of your business" to your issues of being a Playa.

Don't you have a teacher or someone to try and sleep with?

Tyler   May 21st, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Susan stop flip-flopping on who you support.

Jerry D   May 21st, 2008 9:25 pm ET

I guess I don't understand when Obama exercised this "revolting strategy". When did Obama ever accuse them of playing the race card.

In addition, Bill DID play the race card after South Carolina. Why else would he go out of the way to compare Obama to Jesse Jackson? He was making the subtle argument that Obama was just a marginal black candidate, like Jackson and Sharpton.

Sorry Bill, like most things coming out of your mouth, this doesn't stand up to scrutiny.

Geri from NC   May 21st, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Get a grip people, it's all over for Hillary, she lost, pack it in.

Anna   May 21st, 2008 9:26 pm ET

It is a tragedy and it is Hillary that is using it.
She said it , the white vote is hers.
Its not true, but we know, everyone knows that her white vote is the
votes of those that will not vote for a biracial person.
We do not need Hillary, we do not need Bill.
We do not need obliteration.
Hillary is wrong and she will never change.

Kevin   May 21st, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Totally agree. It is so obvious.

martin   May 21st, 2008 9:26 pm ET

it's not an allegation.it's true.you had your chance in the white house,and you brought shame to the institution,with your philandering ways.get out!and take your old hen with you.

Johnny Boy   May 21st, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I don't understand this guy - his actions are indefensible and are the clear mark of a man that knows when he (or his wife) is beaten. Good riddance to both Clintons and God Bless America!

Joe Terrogano   May 21st, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I voted for Bill Clinton. I defended him with my conservative friends. But after this election, i have lost all respect for him and Hillary. His a revolting strategy comment applies well to Hillary's campaign tactics, like her and McCain are the only qualified commander in chief, Like the "white" hard working voters, etc. Come on Bill, you really are "Slick Willie".

MM   May 21st, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Oh please, the Clintons are pros at politics and time and time again have subtly played the racist card and the gender card. I have tried not to join in with the Clinton negatives but to think that the Clintons have not been calculating the race aspect is to not take into account that politics run in their blood and they will use whatever tool that they can to try and win the nomination. I do not think that the Clintons themselves are racist, just ultimate politicans.

No McSame   May 21st, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Check your nose Bill because it has been growing at an alarming rate.

Brian D Alger II   May 21st, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Man, I've heard it all. Remember, people saying if Hillary were a man, noone would dare ask her to step out. Look at the republican race, as soon as the canidate was inevitable by the math, the others were pressured to step aside. I think we see more of the gender card than race card here. They are hypocrits.

Joyce in Florida   May 21st, 2008 9:29 pm ET

The Clinton's have never started anything racist. The Obama camp started it from the get go and still continue to this day. The Obama staff and campaign supporters keep it up every day. They should be ashamed of themselves. Hillary keep fighting for the presidency. We need you in the White House to fix the mess the Bush administration has made. There is no way that Obama can do it. He doesn't know anything. We still support you 100%. Keep fighting Hillary. HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!

martin   May 21st, 2008 9:29 pm ET

hillary is finished thanks to bill

givemeabreak   May 21st, 2008 9:30 pm ET

give me a break… the clintons have played every card in the book, sexism, racism, to overall victim.

don't play dead now — go back to arkansas were you belong…

OBAMA 08!!

Susan   May 21st, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Boo-hoo-hoo!! Sore losers!

I have never seen such power-hungry liars! Hillary and Bill's CLAIMS that they care so much about the American people is the BIGGEST LIE of all! They only care about getting into the White House. Why is Hillary trying to disenfranchise the voters from the many caucuses Obama won?? She does not care about them because it does not further her own selfish ambitions. Every day Hillary and her campaign comes up with another metric to try to cheat their way back into the White House.

Denice, PA   May 21st, 2008 9:31 pm ET

It is a sad commentary on the state of this primary race. The pundits have been stating what is racist and have backed it up with the words from their own mouths. I appreciate their misspeaking due to tiredness but life goes on. We all forget that Hillary was the presumed nominee from day one and her campaign lost it, no one else.

pbj   May 21st, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Bill Clinton is right — playing the race card IS a revolting strategy; too bad it is he and his wife who are doing it.

Johnny Boy   May 21st, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Joe - he's not "Slick Willie" anymore. He's "Sick Willie". This guy has lost his marbles, and the American people have lost their respect for him. Former presidents are supposed to be elder statesmen - not vicious political hacks.

JC - Independent   May 21st, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Although Obama and Bill grew up poor, Obama's mother was a scholarly anthropologist with a Ph.D.. It must be her love of the history of the humankind that drove Obama to love people from all races around the world and in the US. This is why Obama can see the world and the nation, no matter how poor they were, inclusively, instead of divisively.

Neither Bill nor Hillary can understand Obama and his vision, because growing financially poor doesn't necessarily mean intellectually poor.

Obama's mother made Obama presidential in his childhood.
It's what Bill and Hillary are lacking that makes Obama great.
Obama should have written a book about his mother.

It is just very interesting that Senator Kennedy from a rich family could recognize Obama within such a short time, while Bill and Hillary are blind-folded by their personal ambition and greed for a third term.

Alphafemale   May 21st, 2008 9:32 pm ET

He's lied about the timing of Hillary's sniper fire lie in the exact same way . Now he's repeating this same "late at night when I/she was tired" falsehood about his own statements. What is with he an Hillary continuing to lie even after their lies (sniper fire) have been exposed? It's creepy.

Bill, Florida   May 21st, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Aww! That is really admirable of Chelsea to leave her job to be able to campaign for her mother, full time. It just shows what kind of commitment she's made to her family, and to her country. I'm really undecided between Hillary and Barack, because I think they're both two great candidates. Not that my opinion matters, though, because I'm just a voter from Florida.

steve gilbert   May 21st, 2008 9:33 pm ET

What about the sexist card played by HRC? Oh… I guess we can't go there….

grace   May 21st, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Hillary keep going. I just donated more money to your campaign. Your issues are my issues and you are by far one of the smartest women in the world.

We love Hillary!

the pundits are wrong and we will not unite or rally behind Obama and though I am a Democrat I will not blindly support Obama or his militant wife. Actually, I tried to like them but his message does not resonate with me.

I fear the DNC is afraid not to pander to the Donna Brazille who cannot hide her support for Obama and all the blacks who are already threatening race riots if the does not get nomination even though he does not represent the country as a whole.

I am praying that if Barack steals this election against the will of the people the popular vote that a really good independent can step him.

Jackie from San Diego   May 21st, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Bill—-

Get Hillary to run as an Independent—she can win—-don't give in to these Democratic party "hacks."

NObama and No McCain!!!

Concerned citizen   May 21st, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I think President Clinton needs to be maturer. I don't think an excuse of "making comments when being very tired' is reasonable — Isn't Sen. Clinton tough enough to handle any calls at 3 am? If I am not mistaken, the Clintons' regrettable comments with implication of race came during the time when most people are up (i.e. not after the midnight!).

Thomas   May 21st, 2008 9:34 pm ET

"Clinton said the allegation that he and Sen. Clinton played the race card was a “cold-blooded, calculated, manipulated, and a revolting strategy,”

Right on mark! Thank God someone said it at last. Obama camp played the race card.

Ross in MD   May 21st, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I don't know why there are still people out there that think Hillary Clinton has a chance at the nomination. It seems that even she has accepted her loss at this point.

She can stay in the remaining races for the sake of completion, but let's not pretend she is viable at this point.

Adam - TX   May 21st, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Go Bill - this country needs more people like yourself and your wife running it! Obama is about to sink the Democratic party and hopes if he claims the nod…

It's going to be a very, very sad November….

D.C.Mataya   May 21st, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Bill Clinton is a politician who is not always honest!
As a former supporter of his- we are very disappointed.
Confronted with the facts- he will continue to deny.
Both Clintons consider themselves entitled- a good reason why tro vote Obama.

Underhill - Canada   May 21st, 2008 9:35 pm ET

My father is from Kentucky, my mother from Canada. My mother and I moved to
Canada because we could no longer stand the racist attitude of that state
(also prevalent in Tenn and WV). That was over 40 years ago. I see that not
a lot has changed in these states over the years despite the tremdous
maturity/growth in the rest of the country.
A racist will not vote for a black person under any circumstances (many
racist will also choose a man over a woman). In my opinion, I would NOT want
such people in my party anyway.
I fail to understand why Sen. Clinton considers her successes in these
states is something to brag about, unless of course she is on some sort of
Power Trip… not unlike Bill and GW were/are.
I wish Americans luck in your struggle to educate such people. Start now and
perhaps in a generation it may change. On a more positive note, if Sen. Byrd
can change there is hope! I believe that 4/8 yrs with Obama as your Pres.
will go a long way to help you in your struggle. Regardless, our
prayers are with you ALL and God Help/Bless America.

Chris in Va.   May 21st, 2008 9:35 pm ET

I must agree with Bill, the Clintons playing the race card WAS a "cold-blooded, calculated, manipulated, and a revolting strategy." So, why is Hillary still doing it? Also when you and Mrs.Clinton made these disparaging comments regarding race it was BROAD DAYLIGHT! Curious that you were tired then. Interesting that he thinks Chelsea is a bowl floater like himself and the Mrs. "She's good at it". "After her mother lost Iowa Chelsea was upset, bawled….", typical of a spoiled brat. Seems the nut doesn't fall far from the tree, a carbon copy of Hillary.

Walt, Belton,TX   May 21st, 2008 9:35 pm ET

I thought it was interesting that Hillary had no problem playing the race card when her "vast experience" card impact went down the toilet. I found it really pathetic when she tried playing the "gender" card. It was just like an elementary school playground complaint–you're all just picking on me cause I'm a girl…………….. But when Bill played it, the feeling was almost ironic, then became more and more sinister. This pair will do anything to achieve their goals, absolutely anything! But they sure met their match with a slicker, smoother talking used car salesman and his shill.

kaz   May 21st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

I had all my education in India, living in US for last 25 years. Based on all the arguments by Clintons, I think they don’t know any math and they have no importance of honesty. Until this election I was a big fan of President Clinton. President Clinton says there are some similarities between him and sen. Obama, I hope sen. Obama is not at the same moral level as President Clinton was, I hope we all remember all the sandals of President Clinton.

JJ-Orlando   May 21st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

I believe when Hillary asked Opera to be her Vice President, It scared the grey into the men in politics. Lets get the facts straight for once shall we. Hillary got the popular vote there is no debate in that. Obama will get the delegate vote. He will loose the general election. I am white and I just can not vote for Obama because of the way African Americans have acted in this race. Nigerian native Hakeem Olajuwon was my Idol growing up so I am far from predjudice. In North Shore, Texas—However, I was not allowed on the basketball team A team, not because I was not the best but I was white. The other day while out shopping I overheard heard African American's say "At least a brother can get us some real respect and now maybe we will be the black ones on the Dollar bill." Seriously, I'd rather it been Colon Powell than Obama. ….Go Hillary!

Henry   May 21st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Barack Obama has been the Divider of the Democratic party. We were fine before he came on to the scene.

How dare anyone blame the Clintons. Its obvious he is not uniting anyone and has cause some real problems that are only the beginning is he steals the election and cannot win the popular vote.

Mike D.   May 21st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

bill, YOU are the one who played the race card, YOU are the one who ruined your wife's campaign single handedly.

Campaign Strategist from 115th St & Amsterdam Ave.   May 21st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Bill -

I defended you in Monicagate / Impeachment to the very end. (Private matter, not an impeachable offense.)

I defended you and Hillary in the long, drawn out right wing conspiracy to find something on you to bring you down … WhiteWater …Travelgate … Paula "Whatever her name was" saga.

I have to call you on the carpet for this one … you and Hillary race baited in this election … you did … and you got caught. Additonally you've pandered, spread rumor and innuedo, spoken half truths all in the name of winning.

Additonally, you are widely recognized as manipulating every situation. While all this may appeal your's and Hillary's Yale Law School backgrounds … it turns the rest of us off.

You and your wife have twisted every story like a flag in the wind… it truly hurts me to say this to you because I was a big, big supporter of yours …

Weiss   May 21st, 2008 9:37 pm ET

my brother did the same thing in Jan, asked for leave of absense from his job to help Hillary campaign.

oh wait, he was laid off. normal people dont get to ask that kind of leave and keep their job, and we have to fight to keep our jobs

Shelley J   May 21st, 2008 9:38 pm ET

As a South Carolina educated African American woman, I certainly did not need the media to tell me that Bill Clinton played the race card. I was able to figure that out myself and was not influenced by the so called media conspiracy plots. I voted for Bill Clinton twice…and proudly. I have been so disappointed to watch the Clinton's stoop to exploiting existing racial tensions to get to their desired end.

GoHillary   May 21st, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Go Hillary! If he steals the nomination with his pandering and lies go independant! Nobama noway

Jeanne, San Diego   May 21st, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Maybe Bill Clinton just shouldn't talk whether he's tired or not. As I recall, the Clintons have used that strategy a time or two during the campaign. He's one of the reasons I didn't vote for her. I didn't vote for him and I see no reason to change now.

KATHY   May 21st, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Think about it - do you think the man has a plan? maybe he wants to be the ONLY President Clinton in the history books. Maybe he's afraid after she became president and made the history books, he'd be nothing but a footnote. i think what he says is very planned and very calculated - as in let's see what kind of damage i can do today. I think he's a man with a plan!!

Carlos from Canada   May 21st, 2008 9:41 pm ET

I think that one thing that most people forget about this race is that there are really 3 people in it - 2 sides but 3 people. The clinton's hav absolutely everything going for them: Two extremely well known personalities, using their fame to the fulles potential. Toghether , they are able to cover twice the grownd and reach twice the number of people (not mention Chelsea's contributions) that Obama can.

The cLintons are endlessly lamenting being outspent in each state. I maintain that this level ove spending on Obama's part is the minimum reqired just to balance things out a lttle bit.

The Clintons are a very wll recognized brand. The Obama's are not and as any marketer knows, the introduction of a new products requires extraordinary investment to achieve market pentration.

Perhaps the reason the clinton brand is not selling is that it has lost its luster ( or worse, soured completely.

Dan   May 21st, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Of course Bill has to say something to justify why her wife is losing to race. Would he attack everyone who say Clinton is almost dead in the race (of course she is, maybe the campaign must use the delegate calculator found on this page) if she is the leader and not the underdog? This is just a political strategy to give her some air. Wake up

Chi   May 21st, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Okay, the clintons still don't get it. It is not about you! You are not entitled to the presidency so quit sabotaging yourselves. Chelsea Bawled…."I am not going to let my mother go down like this". Give me a break. This is not some race for valor or pride or status. This is about issues and people's livelihoods. Stop the me me me all the world revolves around the Clintons crap. And Clintons need to take responsibility for bring "Race" into this campaign. They are just upset because Americans have changed, do want to see a change of guard and are not buying into all that crap. WHy was it necessary to bring Jessie Jackson into the race and to use the word fairy tale when people are talking about hopes and dreams?

Michael   May 21st, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Wow talk about brain washed Obama supporters. Clinton supporters see nothing but what they want to. How many women are voting for Billary because she is a women? You certainly are not voting for her because she is honest and trust worthy, so why then? Because she is a women. But go ahead and vote for McBush and see what happens to your country. Cut your noses off to spite your faces..thats real smart.

Change we Need   May 21st, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Race has been an issue, but at least Obama tried to be open and honest and deal with it from an open minded standpoint. The Clintonsy on the other hand used it in a negative way and it back fired on them. They have cried unfairness, sexism, media issues, and so forth. The real issue is that they have overspent their time in the campaign and are being viewed very negative.

The votes in W. Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky are racist states–People who have a fear of anyone not the same color as they are. Guilt over things of the past.

We just want to have the party come together behind the nominee, Barack Obama, and win the general election. Hillary is not helping to do this due to the size of her ego.

JC - Independent   May 21st, 2008 9:43 pm ET

The basic difference between Bill Clinton and Obama is that one is running to win, while the other, running to serve.

After getting out of poverty, some people strive for richness in material goods and power, while others do not see poverty as lacking everything.

Bill did not grow up feeling secure, while Obama, though poor, grew up with plenty of love. Kids don't know poverty if they are loved and have food to eat.

Of course, it's not something they could have control over.
But it produces the two very different persons we see today.

Glenn   May 21st, 2008 9:43 pm ET

i have beeen following this primary every day which is a first for me.from everything ive seen and heard its amazing to me how anyone with any reasonable intelligence cant see hillary for what she is.she will lie cheat steal slander degrade and do whaever else comes to her scheming mind to get in the whitehouse.obama has been honest from day one i hope america realizes the opportunity it has with this man as president,it will be up to the people of america to raise their voices so that a terrible mistake is not made

Oh Brother   May 21st, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Stick an S on Chelsea's chest 'cause here comes kid Clinton to the rescue!!! Give me a break. Bill may easily be the single person most responsible for turning the tide to Obama's benefit… This in now all sour grapes and the absolute shock that a virtual nobody, has come out of virtually nowhere, offered a better solution, managed a better race for nomination and knocked the Clinton dynasty off their high horse. Get over it Bill!!!

Racism is in full bloom in America   May 21st, 2008 9:44 pm ET

It's funny how he thinks that the race card is revolting! He has played the race card for so long that he cannot see it. His wife Hillary is doing it also and now she is equating her losing with an African Country, now, THAT'S REVOLTING. The Clintons and their campaign have a loser take all attitude and they can't believe that this Black Man has beat the S out of them and now they are using sexism, racism and anything else to get the SD's in the meanwhile they are Destroying the Democratic Party and they are still Divisive and Nasty with their campaigning it is disgusting and revolting and divisive the way they are doing in this campaign.

OBAMA 08, 09, 10, 11,12,
AND BEYOND

Mary K   May 21st, 2008 9:44 pm ET

What a bunch of rubbish. The Clintons are too smart not to know that they played the race card, and now the gender card. Their problem is that it didn't work. Good riddance you old fart!

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   May 21st, 2008 9:44 pm ET

“There have been times when I thought I was literally lost in a fun house." - Bill Clinton

Why do you say that HillBilly, are you having FUN??

It sounds like it, when you wont let the comments die and bring it up OVER AND OVER again… almost as if you want to prove to those "hard working, white Americans" that you are one to win their votes. You wag your finger, laugh and smile while you blame the media, the Republicans, everyone but you and your wife for a badly run campaign.

Boston for OBAMA   May 21st, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Hey Bill,

Guess what? I can read with understanding, am not blind or deaf.
I now racism any way you cook it and serve it.

Clinton is GUILTY.

Tell Chelsea not to bother to run for office.

Independent99999   May 21st, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Bill Clinton is a racist. Period.
He is the one who invoked fairy tale stories, compared Obama wave with Jesse Jackson etc.

I cannot understand he was such a good politician at all ever - Look at how miscalculated his wife's campaign was, look at his judgment on scandal with Monica, look at his bad judgment on taking credit for stock market excesses during his presidency (the market tanked / corrected soon after) …

Amazed   May 21st, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Racism and Sexism is being used extremely to much. These things are to be expected considering we are talking about the first female and first african american. The reality of it is Hillary is not winning. If I lived in Florida or Michigan, the last thing I would be concerned about would be running to an exit poll and voting for Hillary. She agreed to the rules in the beginning and was perfectly ok with them. It is now that she is losing that it is so "Important" that their votes count. I think that this is a very shady act that she is pulling so that she can win. If the votes did not count then, why does she care that they count now. Everyone also needs to stop acting as if this is Obama's decision and he created this mess. He just agreed to the rules like Hillary did. This is nothing for him to fix. Had this been Obama, the world would be telling him to drop out and let it go but because it is Hillary Clinton (the one who knew this was going to be a walk in the park) it is being ignored. If her close friends "superdelegates" are switching sides, then maybe that is a sign. These people know her alot better then we do and they have made such changes. Hillary supporters-its great she wants to fight but the reality of it is she needs to let it go. She is damaging the party and Mccain will win because this should not still be going on.

Sunny   May 21st, 2008 9:46 pm ET

As long as your white personthat says anything about race, you are racist. If Barrack Obama says anything about race, he is a saint! That is clear discrimination that the media never brings up because they will be crucified for covering that.

Charlotte   May 21st, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I don't know number of the times Obama has mentioned Civil Rights, Slavery, MLK. He could not even give best wishes to Ted Kennedy without bringing up Civil Rights. Michelles comment "aint no blacks in Iowa". Ophras support and the constant mentioning of. the urgency of now. The fact that a 46 year old black man could even be running for President, etc. these are not race related comments?

mya, Obama   May 21st, 2008 9:47 pm ET

HENRY….Barack Obama has been the Divider of the Democratic party. We were fine before he came on to the scene.

How dare anyone blame the Clintons. Its obvious he is not uniting anyone and has cause some real problems that are only the beginning is he steals the election and cannot win the popular vote.
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What? Someone needs to take your computer away…you're crazy!!!!

Sandra   May 21st, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Chelsea bawled because she wants her White House wedding. I'm from Michigan, and we knew going into vote that are vote didn't count and the way I understood it the candidates also knew are vote didn't count, but Granholm (gov) is alot like Hillary she always wants her own way and nothing else matters.

Dal CA   May 21st, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Clintons love Black voters when they vote for Clinton. They hate to call a racist card a normal thing. They do it for the political gain.

Eleanor   May 21st, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I think the super delegates need to step in and step in fast and end this insanity while they have a respectable party left because the Clintons know they wont get in but they are trying to make sure Senator Obama does either
I have lost all respect for both of them and dont know how they look at themselves in the mirror every day with a clear conscience
For the sake of your party Dems step up to the plate and end this and support the candidate who has taken the high road all through this
Obama 08

Racism is in full bloom in America   May 21st, 2008 9:48 pm ET

The Clinton's have shown the WORLD how RACIST the UNITED STATES is and they are pushing the RACISM to a point where I was approached by a few people from other countries and asked is that really how you white people think of the black people and other people of other races. That's disgusting. Why are you people so afraid of this wonderful black man. I think that he is doing a good job and he is much more honest and above board and above the fray than the Clintons. This was told to me by about 7 different people from other countries and it hurt me greatly. I am very ashamed. They asked me why did she lie in court, why did she lie about Bosnia, why is she telling lies now and why has she and her husband lied so much for so long and have gotten away with it. I could not give them any answer. I know that they are unsure of what I say now.

Ashamed white person

Garth   May 21st, 2008 9:49 pm ET

I love to hear about people wanting Hillary to run as an Independent. Folks, that would never happen. When you leave the Party, the Party doesn't really want you back. She would loose all Dem backing, a lot of Dem money, a lot of Dem friends and probably her Dem seat in the Senate. A big risk with everything to loose. I doubt Hillary wants to have only Bill to talk to do you?

JFK   May 21st, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Obama's campaign has played the race to til its dead. It does not stick except to those who are truly thinking like racists. The comments in the past by the Clintons were twisted around.

Mike   May 21st, 2008 9:49 pm ET

I am sorry. I guess I did not see and hear Hillary stand in front of a large crowd and proclaim. 'I am the one who can get the WHITE Vote!'

Eileen from Portland, Maine   May 21st, 2008 9:50 pm ET

JJ-Orlando May 21st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Lets get the facts straight for once shall we. Hillary got the popular vote there is no debate in that.
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Well actually JJ, it depends on who is counting. When I look up each state and count from this website, Obama is ahead in every metric including delegate count, popular vote count, super delegate count, total delegate count, many more states won and many more states won with margins over 10%. Even if the delegates and popular vote were counted as is, without Obama being allowed to campaign in the states of Florida and Michigan, he would still be ahead in all those measures.

But that's okay, Hillary don't let anybody steal the nomination from you just because you have lost by every measure. Just keep making stories up to convince your ?gullible supporters that you are somehow being cheated because you couldn't win by the rules.
But that's okay, even those Hillary has lost by every measure,

Obama will get the delegate vote. He will loose the general election. I am white and I just can not vote for Obama because of the way African Americans have acted in this race. Nigerian native Hakeem Olajuwon was my Idol growing up so I am far from predjudice. In North Shore, Texas—However, I was not allowed on the basketball team A team, not because I was not the best but I was white. The other day while out shopping I overheard heard African American's say "At least a brother can get us some real respect and now maybe we will be the black ones on the Dollar bill." Seriously, I'd rather it been Colon Powell than Obama. …

Independent   May 21st, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I enjoy the spins - "outspent, dismissed, denigrated, declared dead"

Do you mean? didn't raise enough money, lost primaries, challenged on spins, asked to quit after mathematically losing the nomination so the party can unite.

Yes, spins are fun.

James, Redlands, CA   May 21st, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Poppycock. Bill and Hilliary sought to dismiss and marginalize Obama as the Black oddity in the election and the token candidate. Their entire strategy sought to shore up what they thought was a larger broader demographic in rural whites who have extreme difficulty wrapping their minds around actually voting for a Black candidate. That has been back up by her recent effort to bring to the forefront the votes of the "hard working white Americans". They enjoyed more Black support prior to their dismissiveness of Blacks in South Carolina. The Black vote has always been a key vote in states where the White candidates split the White vote. You instituted a terrible campaign strategy. Your supporters should blame you not Obama or his supporters, or the DNC, or the Superdelegates.

James in Ohio   May 21st, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Brian D Alger II you are incorrect, the other candidates on the republican side did not stop opposing until McCain had attained the necessary delegates to be their nominee. As of today neither Barack or Hillary has done the same so why should either leave the race.

I think to allege that Hillary or Bill Clinton with their record on civil rights racists is disgusting, and was a card played maybe not so much by the Obama campaign, but by the Mainstream media. Obama should have denounced those allegations, but didn't because he benefited from them.

As a gay Ohioan I was disgusted that Obama stumped in SC with a known anti-gay hate slinging performer. For too many reasons to list will not vote for Obama, but as a lifelong democrat I can't vote for McCain so I will write in Hillary's name and know that with solid democratic majorities in both the house and the senate President McCain won't be able to screw things up.

international observer   May 21st, 2008 9:52 pm ET

see what i find interesting is that this amerian family feel like the presidency belongs to their family.like husband,so is the wife and now the daughter.this family is power hungry.they have changed the goalpost throughout this primary season.now they've shifted the post again hoping and praying that it will work this time.

wake up president bill you and your family's lust for power is done…….MOVE ON and let someone else take the reigns of power.

say after me mr president……………VIVA EL PRESIENTE BARACK OBAMA 08/12

Amazed   May 21st, 2008 9:52 pm ET

As for the Obama camp starting the racism..thats not true at all. Evidentally you are not keeping up with your politics. The Obama camp has been silent and they have tried very hard to avoid such foolishness. The Clinton camp started this ignorance and continued up until recently when they realized that it was not helping them but hurting them. The Obama camp has much more to offer. They have been slandered and the Clinton campaigne has pulled out all of his dirty laundry or what they think is dirty laundry and he is still winning. They need to get a new strategist ASAP!!!!

lol   May 21st, 2008 9:52 pm ET

everyone who mentions obama's shortcomings(and there are many) is labled a racist, or they are accused of race baiting. the most racist outburst came from obama's reverend of 20 years. obama himself made elitist comments about small town pa when he implied they were a bunch of gun toting, bible thumping, bigots. bill and hillary clinton have done alot of work throughout there lives in public service for the african american community. bill and hillarys records show they are not racist people.

alex123   May 21st, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Bill Clinton is a man of the finest integrity whose every word should be accepted without question.

Nanci   May 21st, 2008 9:52 pm ET

The Obama followers and some of the media need to find any excuse for the actual shortcomings of Obama and his wife. Hillary's supporters have been called racist, stupid, etc., because we feel she is truly the most appropriate to be the President. There have been extremely nasty comments by Obama's fans with regard to Hillary. Is this what Obama inspires in you? Were some of you deprived in your upbringing that you feel the need to be so disrespectful? To connect the Bush/Clinton years together is a disgrace. I can only attribute that thinking to the possibility that one would not be old enough to comprehend how good the Clinton years were. So, this college educated person will wait and watch in November when McCain does win against Obama.

Dean@LR Iowa   May 21st, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Chell cryed in Iowa. Bill cry's all over, Hilary is laughable. Ya spilled the milk and so lunch is over.

I for one am looking forward to not seeing the Clinton Machine in power any longer. To much coruption and the many many outright
Lies. To much for this person.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 21st, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Bill ,
We Saw The Race Card Played By The Obama Camp , And Obama Supporters from The Begining Of This Campaign . I'm A Democrat , And I would Pick John McCain Over Obama any day !!!! .

Hillary , Or McCain 2008

Keith   May 21st, 2008 9:54 pm ET

In an interview hitting newsstands Friday, the former president said his wife Hillary Clinton has been “outspent, dismissed, denigrated, declared dead” this primary season.

In the above paragraph. Bill left out the fact that Hillary has been thoroughly defeated in every way despite using every dirty trick in the book to fool her uneducated voter base.

Kenneth, MD   May 21st, 2008 9:54 pm ET

The problem here is that everyone, including me, expected this to be a walk in the park for Hillary. A bigger problem is that Hillary, the Clinton's, the campaign staff and the Democratic party all felt the same way. The biggest problem is that Barack, his campaign staff and supporters DID NOT believe it and entered the campaign to win it!

Let's stop looking for excuses outside of ourselves Clintons. Your campaign was mismanaged from the beginning. The Clinton machine gave no credibility to Obama.

Of course, racism and sexism reared their ugly heads during this campaign. For the first time in history there was a viable African American candidate and a viable female candidate. How momentous. I rememember seeing the two of them on stage at the first debate with them alone. I was moved to tears! I am again moved to tears - sadness.

I just have a question: What would the reaction be if there was a group - AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR OBAMA? There would be a great uproar. It was not long ago African Americans were acused of voting for Obama just because he is Black. Well, there is a group WOMEN FOR HILLARY. Do we think that there is a certain percentage of women voting for Hillary just because she is a womam? Of course there are and good for them! Not too long ago Black folks were saying that Barack wasn't Black enough.

Well, let's get on with the business at hand - winning in November. Let's unite and ensure victory! That's what's most important. Even if our candidate is not the nominee we have to work had to make sure that McCain does not win.

JC - Independent   May 21st, 2008 9:55 pm ET

"..There are enough similarities in our childhoods and things that I think I get what he is doing.” - Bill Clinton

Obama would have never ever said such things about Bill Clinton.
Bill will never know what Obama is thinking, as Bill still doesn't know how Obama defeated the Clintons.

This is why the Clintons are divisive for more power, while Obama wants to include everyone. Unfortunately, we are yarning for a united nation.

Change We Need   May 21st, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Hillary again lost this campaign all by herself by lying, negativity, bad character and most definitely poor choice of works. She can in the race the frontrunner, more delegates, well know–and day by day as people listened to her they disliked what she spoke about, the negativity and lies. In the beginning I was for Hillary. As I listened I knew that she is not the person to represent the United States, let alone become President.

She comes from the old school of politics. I do anything to win (as you can see). Create figures that aren't actually accurate. Make statements about the popular vote (which isn't accurate). The list goes on and on.

Everything she says some new media correspodent researches it and being out the truth–like being under sniper fire in Bosnia. Surely anyone would actually remember if they were under sniper fire–stuff like that you just don't make up. The greatest lie is about being ready to be commander and chief on the first day. The only experience she has is being married to a former president and knowing other people with experience.

Most obsure is loaning her campaign the type of monies she has. If no one is giving to her campaign, then no one is following her. Where is the money for all the popular votes.

Yes, it's time for change–we need it. Fresh ideas, energetics, honesty, a new way of handling politics–besides wars, economic disasters, unemployment, loss of homes, end to racism.

Also to let the American people know that a Black person is qualified to lead and become commander in chief.

John   May 21st, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Obama,now willing to go half way? This is ingenous and lacks credability from the Obama camp.Put straight,it is a charade,being half cooked and served immediately to pull a fast one over the faces of several disgusted Hillary supporters!! What a traversty.It is like ordering all the canals bloked so your opponents don't get a drop of water to utilise.All of a sudden the water appears in abundance,and wham! the Obama camp are now willing to go more than half way!Back then when the campaign had just started,Florida and Michigan were the disadvantaged,uneducated bunch who did not understand the laws! You break the law you loose.According to the Obama camp,the voters were responsible for goofing.sen. Nelson and Rep. Hastings,simply and very prophetically put it this way," accepting the status quo in Florida and Michigan,is a disaster waiting to explode!Look where we are today.The Obama camp honestly did not want anything to do with the two States of Florida and Michigan in terms of revote!! Now the same advisers are willing to go furhter.It is spooky and not at all genuine.Hillary like Barack Obama are fiercly contesting to be President.So let the exagerated and manouvered tactics to win be dismantled, and the proper steps taken.that way Democracy would have seen to be implied and done.It has been a one way street all along in favor of Obama,with the unwarranted frenzy from CNN and MSNBC! Now it is time to show respect to Hillary for what agenious she is and has been all along the disgusting one sided democrat contest! that is not asking for too much.Hillary has worked very hard and very sensibly.Let the pundits who know all the prices of everything and the value of nothing;tell us which female Presidential contender has worked harder than Hillary Clinton? I will bet a penny on it!

A.M.   May 21st, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Anything Bill Clinton says has to be right, because he is 'Bill Clinton'. This is how he wants his supporters, to whom he considers as "Clinton Puppits" to believe. He professes as he is the perfect man. Every one in his family is flawless, every Clinton is just one and only, including 'Chelsea' now.

Come on, Mr. President, enough is enough. It is about time you and every one around you must realize that at one time dream of America, is about to become a REALITY; thanks to the vigour, unique energy, and the vision of 'Barak Obama'.

A.M.
Houston, Texas

Carl   May 21st, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Ohh but the fact Hillary is saying people are sexist is ok? Do you even listen to yourself?

Fact. You said something fairly racist in SC "by mistake." Fact. Some people are racist and some are sexist.

Get over yourself and tell your wife to pack it in before McCain declares victory.

Change We Need   May 21st, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Like the words he spoke when he said 'I did not have sexual relations with that woman". Get a life

Me in DC   May 21st, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Where is my gas tax Holiday? Obama stopped it didn't he? or it turned out not to be good politics and it went away. Remember, Hillary fights for you, and will never quit on you, because you will never quit on her.

Obama 08

mountainview   May 21st, 2008 9:57 pm ET

All the actions so far, all the flip flops so far, and now the ever moving goal posts have made the Clintons a cartoonish looking stock. Where was HRC when the primaries started ? She agreed and said FL and MI do not count. Today, when she needs to add them to her count for selfish reasons, she is making it a chivalrous act of protecting the democracy!

Their actions indicate the they will do any thing to get into the White House, believe it is owed to them according to those who served under them, and are led by purely selfish and blind ambition..

Let us respect the rules, peoles voices and stop the BS of Hard working white… talk. It is fanning divisiveness along racial lines , a tactic so well perfected by the Republicans!!

Amazed   May 21st, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Mya-Are you ok? That does not make any sense at all. Obama has not divided anything. The Clintons have and to make such a statement confirms that there are still many ignorant individuals in this world who are willing to allow us to go down and be very disfunctional.

Kris K   May 21st, 2008 9:58 pm ET

The Clinton's will use the black poulation, old ladies and anyone else to get what they want. They have let the cat out of the bag-they both are crazy. To think we give them television time. Let them run the country, they couldn't manage an campaign. People all over the country are laughing at them. They are fools. To think anyone would think the Clinton's care about them is ridiculous. They did play the race care, the I care about you card, the sexist card and the redneck card. The lack of character and triskster mentality is truly one for the books.

Sheila WA   May 21st, 2008 9:58 pm ET

I can't figure out some of these Hillary supporters who continue to spew the message that Obama is stealing the primary from her.. What a crock. Obama has won more states, more votes, more delegates and more superdelegates fair and square. Even with FL and MI, he will still be ahead. You can't handle that, so be it, but quit with the silly notion that Obama has played the race/gender card and is stealing this nomination. I'm a white middle aged female who has worked every bit as hard as a man to get where I am and I'm sick of this pandering to Hillary because it's her ( our ) time. I'm sick and tired of the good ole boys club smears. Hillary knew what she was getting into as did Obama..Obama has never ever declared that he was the candidate for any particular demographic..He says he will work hard for all Americans, not just those hard working white blue collar americans..It's disgusting that the Clinton Campaign has stooped this low to try and win the nomination..This was her's to get and she blew it and has no one to blame but herself.

Brian   May 21st, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Obama's "strategy" was to mind control the clintons and make them play the race card so he could then denounce them for playing the race card. Truely revolting.

Bill, Obama has been downplaying race as much as the media will allow him you dolt.

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA   May 21st, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Bill will never admit to his own faults as we have all learned!!!

obamamama   May 21st, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I find it odd that when a junior senator with a few months experience in the senate run for the highest office in the land,it is somehow something to be admired..HRC on the other hand could have done the same ,instead she devoted 1 full term and did her job in the senate.After that she was re-elected by 68% of the people she served.Obama,ran against a last minute candidate picked by the GOP because they needed someone to run against him.furthermore the guy lived in Virginia!!!! instead of doing the job he was elected to he decides to run for another office,one that he really wanted to.If he doesn't get the nomination,I doubt that he will go back to the senate.Because that would mean that he will have to really work(like legislate).and that lazy bum will never do it.I hope Hillary will launch an independent run,that way I don't have to vote for McCain.

Winny   May 21st, 2008 9:59 pm ET

They Clintons are to be celebrated for the contribution they have made to this country. But behavior in this primary says a lot about their character and might cause some of those contributions to seem dim in comparison to their undercutting, stab in the back, and cut throat manners.

It is obvious they are more interested in winning at all cost instead of bringing the country together. The Clintons behavior has really help to divide the Dems. The more she stays in the race the more divided it will be. I hope when all is said and done they won't lose their soul. God have mercy on them.

I believe that once Obama becomes the nominee or even before he should go to some of these very towns and talk to these folks no matter how difficult it may be. Spend time there and deal with issues that are common to all Americans. These people are hungry for change too. I believe we can turn all this division in our country.

Peter   May 21st, 2008 9:59 pm ET

It is very obvious that these strong opinions regarding "race" and MI & FL are from Republicans! I include the Clintons in their number!
The Clintons have been lobbying the Democratic Party since February to allow Hillary to be Nominee at the cost of destroying the Party. At this point, today, that is really beginning to happen. These folks who are supporting her exclusively or "I will vote for McCain" are crossover Republicans, many or most are women and they were enthralled only with the chance of voting for a woman, the policies were and are irrelevant to them. The Democrats will lose with them as a "new" base and by alienating the traditional base, would destroy the Democratic party PERMANENTLY!!!
Anyone who thinks the issue will be settled at the convention is insane! Hillary, Bill and Chelsea would have a snowball's chance in H_ll of remaining as Democratic insiders after such a Gong Show!

Kevin   May 21st, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I always felt that Obama is just like what Bill Clinton was in 1992…Young, energetic and a change agent. It was refreshing.

After 16 years- even Obama will be a headache- just like what Bill Clinton is today.

Maya   May 21st, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I am an african american and I am proud to say that I am a Clinton loyalist who is very grateful for what the Clintons had done for african american in this country.

My heart broke in pieces as I was watching the harshness in the media against Hillary Clinton. I never thought that I would leave a day to see that kind of treatment against a person who served our country so well.

To all the Clintons, you will be for ever in my heart.

jeff - Dallas   May 21st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

The Clinton's are like the political version of "The Emperor's New Clothes". They are totally delusional about how they act, what they say, and what reality is.

Joseph Adewole   May 21st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Some people are not really what we thought they were; Bill knew he brought racism to the campaign; they so much underestimated Barack that they thought he would be a work over..but when Jesus say YES, no one can say no.
Hillary's slang was 'I AM IN IT TO WIN IT', very arrogant! she never put her God first; this is God that is able to do all things for those that put their trust in Him.
Bill, say the truth, Americans will forgive you but only the truth and don't mis-speak

Texmex   May 21st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

This is the most racist country in the world. The majority of the Racists are in the Democratic party. That is why they are being torn apart and that is why Obama will not win in November. Decent people of all Races will reject his ideology and his alliance with the Radical left wing of the Democratic party. Obama and his followers have destroyed our parent''s party. So good luck getting him by the American voters in November.

McCain will get our votes. Our America is not based on color or country of origin it is based on ability to perform. My doctor is from India. My accountant is a Gringo and my barber is a woman.

By the way I am a staunch Republican and proud of it.

Gary Peterson, MN   May 21st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Well. One of the people who has lost the most credibility and prestige during this primary season is the former president, Bill Clinton. None of these latest words changes that. Bill and Hillary are not dumb. They know full well of what they speak — and not. They have repeatedly played the race card, and have had not one word to say about Ferraro's mindless charges of misogyny. The height of hypocrisy: If Hillary was a man in the same position, there is no way anyone would indulge his staying in the race these past many weeks.

LT for Obama   May 21st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

He is doing this just to try and make Obama look bad. The last time he brought this up he made very stupid remarks and then the very next morning said he did not bring up the subject again.

Honestly, the race card keeps coming up because Bill and Hill's supporters keep bringing it up.

Also, why does Bill think that saying, "I have an office in Harlem." think that it exonerates him from making racist remarks, it just means that he has an office in Harlem. Yet another stupid thing that came out of his mouth that he tried to use to show he relates to the black community.

get with the program   May 21st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

"sophia nyc May 21st, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Guess what, McCainiac?

Israel is meeting with Syria. How's that for diplomacy? Guess Obama's ideas don't sound so bad to thinking people."

I agree. Obama is a true leader and the world is inspired. Hillary and McCain just threatens to blow sh** up. You gotta give respect to get respect.

USAF Sr. Airman   May 21st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

The Clinton's sure do play the gender card though. But I guess that's okay in their book. Then again, anything they do is ok with them.

Denial   May 21st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

First it was sexism now it's "race card allegation 'revolting strategy'"

Obama had nothing to do with this ……

The Clintons should stop blaming people for their loss ……. the only people that do this are sore losers ….

They are getting too desperate …

Jill   May 21st, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Having supported the Clintons and lived through the Clinton years, I have no desire to listen to them blame, complain deny and lie again.

I find it ironic that John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Ronald Reagan are icons and both beat far more experienced candidates. Same with Bill Clinton.

Having a candidate to run against John McCain rather than arguing endlessly is critical.

I am also tired of the lies. It would be very unwise for our Country to start down the path of letting people outside the state pay for the elections.

Hillary's friends and their offer to finance the election is suspect and sleazy. Anyone who has integrity no matter who they supported would not go for either candidates' high roller out of state supporters financing an election. In Florida there are both people who did not vote and feel that they should not be punished or denied that right since they followed the rules and others who feel they voted and should be counted even though they broke the rules.

The world according to Hillary is neither democratic nor sensible.

This campaign was over when Hillary did not win by double digits in Texas it is that simple. Sesame Street Math. It is an ego trip for her and the money could be better spent if she dropped out. Obama would get the same crowds running against McCain. And at least we could hear the real debate which is the difference between McCain and the Democrats.

KJ   May 21st, 2008 10:02 pm ET

We LOVE Bill Clinton! Bill was a great President, we MISS the wonderful 90's, the peace, the prosperity, the surplus, it was nice while Bill was President.

We LOVE Hillary Clinton! Hillary will be an even BETTER President!
Hillary Clintons detailed grasp of domestic and international issues is unmatched. Her qualifications and electability should earn her this Presidential Dem nomination. The Democrats would be foolish to fail to nominate the finest candidate we've ever had. Obama is unqualified and unelectable.

Hillary has won ALL of the must win states for the Dem in November b y wide margins. Obama has won exactly NONE of these states and won't win them in a general. Last night, Hillary won more than 200,000 more votes than Obama! She's crushing him in every voting group except aa.

Hillary MUST stay in this race through the DNC convention in August where she will prevail. The fact is the delegates are not really "pledged" to anyone, they can vote whomever they wish. Their job is to nominate the electable candidate who can win in November, that person is and will continue to be Hillary Rodham Clinton!

Rose   May 21st, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Bill Clinton is running scared because he has done a lot of dirty things and he knows his days as a free person may be in question. Just ask any Arkansas. The Clintons are no longer in charge. They will kill to get what they want. Bill and Hillary have a partnership and not a marriage that is why he is always some where with other women. He misses his room where he was down the hall having sex "with that woman". I would like to see these people prosecuted for all the evil they have done in the live of thousands of people. They will not get back in the White House. This is a new day Bill and Hillary. The one great thing that has come out this campaign is the revealing of the Clinton Machine. READ YOUR CLINTON CHRONICLES BILL AND HILLARY. IT'S YOUR LIFE.

Fonzi, an independent.   May 21st, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Another midnight tale from Bill. Soon we shall hear that when Hillary signed the DNC rules that will purnish erring state democratic parties, she did so late at night when she was tired and could not think straight.

Linda31   May 21st, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Is Clinton trying to ruin their name completely?

Chelsea for Prez   May 21st, 2008 10:03 pm ET

THE ROTTEN APPLE DOES NOT FALL FAR FROM THE TREE!

Hillary and Bill are both known for pandering, lying, falsely accusing, blaming and everything else under the sun!

What did daughter Chelsea do when mama was telling her war stories about Bosnia? Absolutely nothing! She let mama repeatedly lie to the public. Chelsea was 13 when they were in Bosnia…. any 13 year old would remember getting shot at!

Marty   May 21st, 2008 10:03 pm ET

I liked Clinton as president but even before he was elected he was always a do anything to win politician and so is Hillary. They have thrown a lot of stuff out there hoping it would stick and it really has not. Is the media against them? maybe.. Would it matter? No…

Race is an issue. I don't think Hillary played any race card it is just a matter of fact in this country. That is why she is winning the same demographic that tends to vote republican. Those that can not relate Obama or liberal democrats. That is not really the base of the party anyways.

I respect Hillary but she has lost fair and square any way you look at it. Even with Michigan and Florida she still would lose. Time to face reality and quit trying to skew popular numbers and pretend like you won Michigan when many people such as me did not vote because it did not count.

Over the Hill(ary)   May 21st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

But it's ok for Hillary to use the 'sexist' card? What a bunch of pandering power-mongers. But alas, it matters not, for the wicked witch of AR, PA, NY, or wherever she claims to be from has been handily defeated. No amount of 'whining' is going to overturn the fact that Obama has all but secured the nomination. Sorry SWEETIES!!!

gretchen santa cruz ca   May 21st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

If not given the nomination can Hilary Clinton be a write in candidate??? Keep going Hillary!!!

KE   May 21st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

It's obvious Hillary Clinton has more votes.

How could anybody talk about not counting the votes in this day and age? Yet, we see it in the international news coverage.

Obama says he is the candidate of the future. But he's campaign reminds me of old times.

Hillary supporters don't need big rallies. We live in the internet era. We get all the information in the net and it's effective.

I sometimes smell Imperialism behind house listening to some people talk. I know Imperialism is a big word. But when its ugly heads show up, we've seen it so many times countries always headed in worng directions.

Amazed   May 21st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Everyone who will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee deserves whatever is brought into our country if he wins the general election because of ignorance. Just make sure that nobody in your family joins any armed forces because they will not return before year 3000!!!

Bobby tray   May 21st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

C'mon Bill you know the race and gender card is being used. You just want the media to get off her back. . . smart move. It worked last time.

Ron   May 21st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

The only thing revolting is the comments coming out of the Clintons campaign

Dilly WA   May 21st, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Yet you continue, Clintons, to use the race and gender cards-POOR Chelsea! Did she bawl when you were all over the news because of Monica! Using your daughter to get sympathy is a disgrace.

Change We Need   May 21st, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Obama waited like Hillary did. When things were not in her favor and she saw that she was losing she went back on her agreement and brought up Florida and Michigan.

Obama followed suit and since he has won the most delegates and his nomination will not be affected, will allow the delegates to be seated.

He learned this tactics from Hillary. Do anything to get what you want!

Aldon Black   May 21st, 2008 10:06 pm ET

As an concerned African-American, and registered Democrat. Below is an idea I believe is workable. I’d like to see Sen. Obama become President–some day. I believe with him in the second position, and the following plan in place, Sen. Obama would make an excellent President.

Having said that, I sincerely believe Sen. Clinton would not only be the strongest candidate, she WILL make the best President for our nation at this time in our history.

Here’s the “DEAL”:

1. Sen. Clinton tops the Democratic ticket with Sen. Obama as her running mate.

2. A unique alliance of governance is created:

a) Vice President Chaney has already put into effect a system of shared power that can work as a basis to develop this new alliance.

b) (Then) Vice President Obama will work very closely on “the hill” building alliances and building bridges (it will give him much needed training and allies when he is subsequently President in 8 years); after all, he will be the President of the Senate…let him be very active in that role.

c) More than none, Vice President Obama will accompany President Clinton on trips abroad. He will meet with his counter-parts in foreign government. He will, from time to time, be present in the high level meetings between President Clinton and her counter-parts (He will gain knowledge and respect from the foreign leaders he will have to deal with when he becomes President – perhaps he will forge some friendships in the process; friendships that will prove valuable on the world stage when he is President).

d) Prior to the highest level meetings between President Clinton and her counter-parts, Vice President Obama will be very involved in the development and orchestration of the ground work necessary for the meetings between President Clinton and her counter-parts. When he (Obama) is President, the confidence level and proficiency will be outstanding.

e) Vice President Obama will be heavily involved in domestic policy formation and implementation. He will work closely with cabinet Secretaries and State Governors to bring about the agenda of President Clinton.

3. From time to time, on those issues President Clinton has given Vice President Obama the lead (and she will announce that she has given him the lead), he can address the American people directly.

4. President Clinton to announce a JFK-type program for energy independence with Vice President Obama.

a) Let Vice President Obama take the lead on this program.

b) Program partners to include American oil and energy companies (less burden on American taxpayers, and great training for Vice President Obama on Government and Corporation alliances and partnerships that will take the bad taste of “Big Corporations” out of the American people’s mouth).

c) “Save the Planet” and “Green Energy” organizations to be courted in this alliance.

4. Don’t forget the “Fireside Chats” on a regular basis.

a). Talk informally to the American People.

b) If there are problem, solicit their help.

c) Give them the hard information. (Hope is one thing, but let the American people feel they have a real stake in things by doing something. When good things are happening, let them know that also. Give the up or downside of important issues.)

d) Let Vice President Obama hold town hall meetings regularly.

e) Sell Administration initiatives to the people first.

f) “Teach” them the most effective ways to exercise their influence on their local, state and federal representatives.

6. Float ideas on the web on a White House site; this will work well to show that programs have support from the public. Anyone can log-on and see what the American people are thinking. This may prove to be an effective tool when dealing with congress. Popularity and cooperation should remain high.

Sen. Obama supporter should good about the fact that he is not in a ceremonial potion, but is an active and important part of the Clinton administration.

Sen. Clinton will announce this arrangement at the convention; later, the two (Sens. Clinton and Obama) will appear together on ALL the talk-show (together and separate) expounding this arrangement.

Thank you for your time.

Warmest Regards,
Aldon Black

Mike, Ontario Canada   May 21st, 2008 10:06 pm ET

He sounds like a bitter old man, who fully understands why his wife has lost the nomination, and will use every oportunity to continue to punish Obama. He doesn't sound positive, smart or even credible, just old and frustrated.

New Sensation   May 21st, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Sorry Grace, but unless you donated $20 million to her, your support means nothing. It is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for Hill to win now. Obama leads in all categories, popular vote, total states, total delegates, total supers, and majority of delegates. It is over, do you understand?

Ednord, Fl   May 21st, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Bill, please do us a favor tell your wife to get out because she is ruining the democratic party's chances of winning this november and ,while you are at it, just shut up until october.

HILLARY SUPPORTER   May 21st, 2008 10:08 pm ET

I believe in Rules and Hillary need to follow the rules. I feel bad because I truly believe in Hillary but Obama is beating her fair and square. We, the Hillary fans need to be adults and true democratics and rally behind Obama. He will still allow Hillary to do her thing.

Real Feminist   May 21st, 2008 10:08 pm ET

What's REVOLTING is the Clinton camp's CONSTANT attempts to undermine Obama.

As a woman - and more importantly, a FEMINIST - I am disgusted with the way Senator Clinton has run her campaign! It is disgraceful to all women when she angrily spouts "Shame on you Barack Obama!" while wildly waving a flyer in the air…

It's also REVOLTING that her 'base' seems to be largely made up uneducated and racist voters… Oh yeah, and WOMEN who are, sadly, too ready to look past her divisive, disgusting pander-filled rhetoric…

As a woman she sets the WRONG example for my daughters - she agreed to the rules before this contest began regarding FL and MI and now (because it would benefit her) she wants them changed…

No, if women are to be taken seriously in the world of politics - or anywhere else - we need to be persons of honor and integrity - something Hillary Clinton clearly LACKS!

Sam   May 21st, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Here is a simple request. If you are going to make claims like: Obama whines about racism every day, please back them up with proof. So much of what I read in these comment sections is simply false. The rest of it sounds like boasts or complaints hurled by supporters of one sports team at another. This is not a sports contest and none of you are related to either Obama or Clinton. If you are Hillary's cousin I can see still supporting her now, and even saying you won't support Obama. Barring familial relations, it doesn't make much sense. I don't expect people to agree with my view of the election, in fact I love reading opinions other than my own, providing they are well thought out and reasonable. Most of what is in here is emotionally driven hero worship, nasty name calling, or baseless and uneducated ranting. There isn't much point to any of that, and it isn't much fun to read. If that's all you have to offer, please keep it to yourself.

Over the Hill(ary)   May 21st, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Maya May 21st, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I am an african american and I am proud to say that I am a Clinton loyalist who is very grateful for what the Clintons had done for african american in this country.

My heart broke in pieces as I was watching the harshness in the media against Hillary Clinton. I never thought that I would leave a day to see that kind of treatment against a person who served our country so well.

To all the Clintons, you will be for ever in my heart.
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Maya -

In all fairness, they (the Clintons) brought this on themselves. I'm sure your loyalty is appreciated by the Clintons, and if so, you'll abide by her wishes in supporting the Democratic candidate that wins the nomination.

Bill   May 21st, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Bill Clinton appears to still be in his childhood. I can't believe some of his childish reasoning. Hillary and Bill Clinton , and her staff are one dysfunctional group.

Change We Need   May 21st, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Comment about Bosnia: Not only would a 13 year old remember being shot at. Anyone would remember if they were under sniper fire attack. That has nothing to do with tiredness–outright lies.

Call it down the middle   May 21st, 2008 10:11 pm ET

James I respect the fact that your angry because Obama was with someone thats against homosexuality, but do you think he meant to offend or agrees with that. I don't. I probably come in contact with people who are bigots or prejudice in their own homes, but Obama is a pretty busy guy and I'm sure he doesn't know the life story of everyone he comes in contact with, and I know I don't know everything about everyone I know, and I am not nearly as busy as him. My point is I don't think he hates gay people, after all he himself is a minority. Although I could see how you are upset. But get this people are dying in Iraq man. Mcain isn't bring them home, and he said he isn't. Your goin to let them stay there because your mad about that? Come on I know your mad, but we need to stop this killing and spending in Iraq. I trust that your just upset and that's cool but think about it man. PLEASE UNDERSTAND MCAIN CAN DO SERIOUS DAMAGE! LOOK AT BUSH!

Steve   May 21st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

QUOTE: I would have said ‘No way. She is too allergic to anything we do,” responded Clinton. “But she is really good at it.”

Um….She's really good at public policy? She's really good at leadership? or she's really good at politicking and pandering? - because that's all she would have been engaged in thus far….

Drew, Central FL   May 21st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Spintons playing the victim again. And now someone else is responsible for the venom they spew? Oh! I misspoke. I was tired. People tend to slip more when they are angry and tired. That's when the truth comes out.

This was the same rant when it came time to dodge sniper fire. Shrillary told that story 3 times. And C-Hell-sea chimed in on it too. What was Slick Willy's beef? She was tired. It was 11pm. You can't hold her accountable for that? No? Well, what it is going to be at 3am? Ready from day one? Don't think so.

She lost my support the moment she started playing by "Turdblossoms" gamebook. I remember her saying she was ok with Florida not counting. I live here. She isn't going to be the nomineee and I'm voting Obama.

The USA doesn't have Kings…or Queens.

Si se puede!

Warren   May 21st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

When this race started it was clear to everyone that Hilliary Clinton would win this thing hands down. Now that we are at the end of the race and it is clear Barack Obama will be the winner. Here comes the finger pointing and crying act. The Clinton's need to recognize that the Obama camp ran a better campaign. That they under estimated the man and they only have themselves to blame. I understand those of you who are supporters of Hillary Clinton want to hang onto any hope there is. I think she should stay in as long as she see fit. The bottom line is that Obama will be the nominee. If there are any democrats that will not stand behind this man because the Clinton's came up short. Well that is a sad state of how this party always seem to find a way to shoot ourselves in the foot. To know that some will sit back and not vote for the democratic nominee or worse vote for McCain. Well that is just a bit disturbing to say the least.

M.C.   May 21st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Why am I not posted when I point out what most Democrats know? It is a joke to nominate Obama when he lost in the important states??? Popular vote counts!!! Who is the machine behind this joker???

JB Cal