June 7, 2008
Posted: June 7th, 2008 02:00 PM ET

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Former President Clinton watches his wife announce that she is suspending her campaign Saturday.
Former President Clinton watches his wife announce that she is suspending her campaign Saturday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - What a long, strange, unhappy trip it's been for Bill Clinton.

When Sen. Hillary Clinton officially launched her drive for the White House 17 months ago, the former president's possibilities seemed endless. His wife's nomination by many of the party faithful was seen as a virtual certainty.

When the Clintons moved back into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., the political world would once again be Bill Clinton's oyster. Maybe even a co-presidency.

Perhaps he would get another crack at settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some even speculated that he would follow in the footsteps of William Howard Taft and become the second ex-president to serve on the Supreme Court.

Suddenly many of those possibilities are gone, or at least significantly reduced. The 42nd president's reputation as a master politician and respected elder statesman has been damaged. Some Clinton partisans are privately grumbling that he helped sink his wife's presidential campaign.

How did this happen? How did it all go so wrong for the man who almost single-handedly led the Democrats out of the political wilderness 16 years ago?

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Filed under: Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton


Mario   June 7th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Wholeheartledly agree with Jermaine. Very good and truthful comments about the Hillary supporters. Its actually quite sad how they'll overlook all the obvious FACTS of how Obama won just because BILLARY didnt win. There still part of the same party and same movement for change just different types. Voting for McCain? yeah real sensible and mature if your reason is simply because Hillary lost.

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Barack Supporters,

Please, just ignore the numerous Hillary supporters' threats. Just ignore them. These people would have NEVER voted for Barack for the obvious reason!

Barack is going to win the Presidency because he is experienced in all of the ways that count! His Judgement is right on. for every Hillary supporter (so they claim) who "threaten" to vote McCain, Barack will get two more supporters. Barack will win so many Independents, and Evangelicans, in addition to the "True" Hillary supporters (who will be respecting her request to vote for Barack) add these to all of Barack's own supporters, and I predict that he will beat McCain by a landslide!

So again don't let these so-called Hillary supporters threaten you, just ignore them. I would not be surprised that yet again these naysayers may very well be John McCain's supporters trying to muddy the waters!

USAF Ret   June 7th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Jermaine

I agree with almost everything you said. I don't think Senator McCain is a communist plant, but I do think he is still suffering mentally from his POW time and that is why he raves on "Iwill not surrender." I do think a trip to the VA hospital for a mental exam is in order.

As far as the Senator Clinton supporters that claimed to believe in her issues–which also almost mirrored Senator Obama's issues–but will vote for Senator McCain before they will vote for Senator Obama I can only come to believe: one, they are racist or two, they are spoiled brats that now want to take their basketball and go home because she didn't get the nomination.

Having said that, I want to also say to the Senator Obama supporters: stop the Senator Clinton attacks. At this point there are no Senator Clinton or Senator Obama camps, only an American camp Senator Obama's name just happens to be on the ticket–it could have just as well be Senator Clinton's name on the ticket. Let's get our act together so we can get our troops home, fix this economy, fix health care, fix school isssues, get jobs for people, etc.

darren   June 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

the media isn't tearing Bill Clinton down he did it himself, when he ran for president he was the Media darling just as you are accusing Obama of being so please go somewhere with that crap.

He's the unfaithful husband who disrespected his wife and the presidency, he is the delusional lunatic who thinks everyone is against his wife.....

he did do great as presidency but his appeal has plummeted and his true colors have shown

Obama will be a way better President, hes simply a better man, deal with it!!

NO Clinton vp   June 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I used to think Bill great but after Clinton policy with their very negative comments about everything that is near / dear to the rest of population they could evaporate and never miss them only to remember all the hate and personal untrue attacks .
To fight this way hoping to win you are on the wrong course go find something else to do we have enough problems to solve that are inportant to our human existance without going negative.
I got very tired hearing their slams.

Roger   June 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Totally sexist post. It is sad that attitudes like this has ruined our country.

Tom   June 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Who cares whether Obama liked the speech – she said what she had to say to get, hopefully finally, everyone off her back while still maintaining all of her delegates so she can step in when it all blows up in his face. With that in mind, what's next for Bill Clinton is to settle into his new role as "first man".

Anna   June 7th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

JOHN MCCAIN is a true patriot! When he is president I will not have to worry about him selling our country to our enemies like the Liberation Theology son is so ready to do!!!

MCCAIN 08

who cares   June 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

His wife is the future.

I love them both.

Clinton Supporter   June 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Jermaine:

Your Iraq credentials mean only that you took a salary to fight. For what? Oil, of course. You volunteers are avoiding finishing school because you think you can make it with no education and school requires self discipline. Join the military, and they'll impose discipline for you. Or you're looking for a job. No one strapped you in, pal.

Fought in Iraq? Get over it.

White man from Penn   June 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I cant believe cnn.

Who cares about Nas coming out with a new street album trying to exploit Obama's presidency.

To NAS: WE don't care, take your trash back to the garbage disposal.
I like Obama but hate when people try to profit off of him. Nas if you want to help, get a new career which is productive.

You are such a clown.
Middle age white man from Penn. for obama.

Chipster   June 7th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

martin: this same post has appeared on multiple ticker topics. Repeating it over and over doesn't fool any of us Clinton supporters. We would never vote for McCain. He stands for everything we oppose. That's why we supported Hillary!

Republicans can pretend to be Clinton supporters and criticize Obama for playing golf – seriously, if the man gets a break, he should take advantage of it and relax a bit. It wouldn't help Hillary for him to sit home instead of playing 18. Get over it.

Clinton supporters will not support McCain if they care about the issues that are important to her.

Alex B.   June 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

WHEN IN DONNA BRAZILE QUITTING THE DNC???? SHE PROMISED TO LEAVE THE PARTY IF THEY DARED SELECT THE NOMINEE. WELL, THEY DID! SO, DONNA WHEN ARE YOU LEAVING?????

He will rest up   June 7th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

He will rest and get ready for 4 years from now when Hillary runs again.

Yes   June 7th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

planted the seed of doubt.

reap the harvest

America is ready for change.

Obama/ Nunn 08-16.

yes we will

Netty   June 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I was never an admirer of Bill C – right from the beginning, there was something that I sensed about his character that bothered me. That was way before the Clinton scandals came out. Even though the overall economy was good , I believe the seeds were sown during his term for what was to come: NAFTA, China as Most Fav. Nation, etc. As for his part in Hillary's campaign, I was unable to hear his praise for a wife that he had disrespected so horribly. His "two for one" comment early in the campaign was scary ! I cringed at the hugs and affection he tried to portray when they appear together. Even after her Sat. speech, she turned her head aside when he tried to kiss her. Who needs a disfunctional couple in the White House?

he will vote   June 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Well... I hope he does not go on to vote for Obama.

Marlie:   June 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

What's wrong with Obama golfing today. It was her day and he let her have it. That's more than she did for him.

SS   June 7th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I have such a new found respect for the Clintons after Hillary's speech. I could feel the strength and courage it took to make this speech. What a beautiful woman!

Hillary Clinton's is a ROCK STAR!....W007, W007!!!

Obama 09 YAY!!!

the greatest   June 7th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

He will continue to do great things and then he will continue to support Hillary as she goes on to be President.

Anna   June 7th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

John McCain is a TRUE PATRIOT who will not make concesions to our enemies and sell our country like the Liberation Theology son is so ready to do!!!!!

FACT: John McCain's sons are both fighting in Iraq, while Barack Obama plays golf!

MCCAIN 08

jim   June 7th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Did Obama like Clinton's speech. Put it this way: Did CNN like Clinton's speech -- CNN can twist and turn about what people think and say.

WATCH OUT -CNN!!!!!!!!

Viva Obama 08   June 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

A Vote for Barrack Obama is a vote for Hillary Clinton because they support the same cause.
A vote for John McCain is a vote for a George Bush third term more wars, bad economy and more country will not want to deal with our country. If you were really a true Hillary suppoter that want a better America for this generation and the future generation you must vote Democratic this November. Please do yourself a good favor and vote for the Democratic nominee this coming November.
No hard feeling because Hillary has none against Barrack. We must put the Republican out of the white house.
As you can see, we are in a big reccession and that will get worse with a John McCain.

Alex   June 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Roxy , I concur, you could not have said it better.
Many of you on the blogs that believe we Hillary supporters are Republicans are sadly mistaken, and this will be your misfortune come November.
You have chosen the wrong person for the greatest job in the land,
And McCain will win because of you. And for the pundits who claim we will all unify; we are already unified - behind Hillary.

Patrick   June 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

AMERICA LOVES YOU BILL!!!

DONT LISTEN TO THE MSM BIAS!!!

Susan   June 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I have a question. This article is about Bill. Why are there people throwing fits about Hillary? And I would like one of you to explain exactly how the nomination was stolen from her. The nomination form has benn the same for many, many years, so exactly, what was stolen from her? I will bet you I don't get one answere from one of you Republican schills!

martin   June 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

its been a long ,hard campaign.if obama wants some time to himself,he has every right.today was hillary's day,and he did not want to detract her supporters by appearing arrogant by using her time to steal the spotlight.those complaining of a guy taking a break from all your trash,are just repubs pretending to be mad hillarys .it wont work,so stfu!

stu   June 7th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

ROXY

don't you are bringing the well being of our children and grandchildren, then push people voting for a politic that ruined them financially, and killed thousand of them.
Do you have any shame left in you?

Harry G. Campbell   June 7th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I am overjoyed that Barrack Obama beat Hilary Clinton. Perhaps now Bill Clinton and his wife will leave the national scene. Hope springs eternal. This nation does not need four more years of the Clintons. Eight years of them is enough. His demeanor and outbursts of anger on the campaign trail speak volumes about them but especially him. His attack on the Vanity Fair reporter as "sleazy'", a "scumbag" and dishonest reflect who he is exactly. I suppose it takes a sleazy, scumbag, dishonest Bill Clinton to know one.

Elaine MA   June 7th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

"Clinton's in Our WhiteHouse were GREAT YEARS!!!shame on you DNC and silly SuperDelegates!!you made a terrible mistake."PLANTING" Obama on the ticket."GONNA BACKFIRE ON YOU ALL!!!Dum Dum's in the media spinning negatives about Hillary!!wait till Obama's closet open's up and all the shady character's march into Our WhiteHouse with him and Michelle?? could be 8 relentless years of rancid Baloney and nothing really get's done honestly in our Country? VOTING McCain isn't a slap in the face for our Hillary!! It will teach the DNC and sellout superDelegates that they are NO LONGER NEEDED..AND THE PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY WANT THEIR VOTES TO BE COUNTED......VOTE McCAIN he will be grateful for our vote...NOT LIKE THIS SCHMUKK ObAMA...who the heck does he think he is....?????goes golfing, disrespectful little boy!!!have to check with Michelle first to make a decision? HILLARY DON'T GET ON THE TICKET WITH HIM!!!!HE'S DISRESPECTFUL....you deserve more!!!!

YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL!   June 7th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Roxy,
Enough already it's over time to move on either you choose to support Obama or you don't the chose is yours, but please understand this we all have been through a lot these past months we all have had our hopes tested, but in every fight there is an winner and a loser. Hillary lost, she put up a good fight, her supporters put up a good fight right along with her, but it is OVER no letter to the DNC will change that and I understand that you wish to express yourself to get things off you chest, but flooding the blogs with this will not help you and it certainly will not help others, now unless your true desire is to stir up hurt feelings and incite others to angur it serves no other purpose. Writing to the DNC is probably a best idea because they could care less, but us bloggers are the ones that is trying to mend and learn to blend the two sides together so that we can become one for all that choose, if you do not choose then don't but dont keep this mess stirred up!

DEMOCRATS UNITED TOGETHER AS ONE, LET'S DO THIS!

YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL

Susan   June 7th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Bill has 109 million ways to survive-he won't worry about anything!

Charlotte   June 7th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I hope McCain will be able and willing to let Bill Clinton and Hillary help in his administration as he is known to cross the aisles to make something work. I look for him to include democrats in his administration. I will still write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November as I feel she is the best of the three. I hope Obama got a decent score on his golf game today. I hope he has lots of time after November.

Vote McCain   June 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Desire; the hOBO won't make it through the first term if elected.

Susie   June 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

To quote:

"Words cannot express my indignation for the way the “Undemocratic” party has treated Senator Hillary Clinton. How dare you “SELECT” a nominee instead of allowing THE PEOPLE to ELECT THEIRS?"

We did elect ours. His name's Barack Obama. First in delegates, first in popular vote pretty much means to me he won fair and square.

Christopher, Phoenix, AZ   June 7th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

How was the election stolen from Hillary? Do the Clinton supporters really believe that? I have a hard time thinking anything was stolen from her or the voters.

It's not decided on the popular vote, nothing is. This is a republic, we pick representatives to decide for us and with all the metrics the Clinton supporters have a problem with, "you didn't complain about it when it was working to your advantage – why are you so offended now?"

Desiree   June 7th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Bill Clinton may have not been a perfect man or husband but when it came to running this country he did it well. He's a two term elected President, something Obama hopes to be. The media can continue to tear down Bill Clinton and forget that when he left office gas was almost three times cheaper than it is now and the economy was much stronger.

Rave   June 7th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Every American needs to first understand " There is no Hillary without Bill ".. She would have been an ordinary rich (probably) women without him.
Those who say Hispanics wont vote for Obama, Hillary supporters will vote for McCain... So be it... But Obama will win, because McCain supporters and Republicans also are leaning towards Obama now.
Obama will be the President of United States of America 2008 -16 and he will score the best ratings every not only at home, but the entire world.
Barack Obama (2008 -16)

HH   June 7th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Obama and Clinton talked and they agreed it was best for him not to be there, and for her to spend time with her supporters. You people must live under a rock. THIS WAS REPORTED ON BY EVERY CHANNEL. Also HILLARY DID NOT WIN THE POPULAR VOTE.

Obama won the popular vote by
41,622
Counting Caucus states-151,844

This includes Florida. THE DNC SAID MICHIGAN DID NOT COUNT SINCE THEY WANTED TO GIVE OBAMA 0 VOTES-

No wonder why this country is in such a mess its time people wake up and pay attention.

Grace   June 7th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Bill will be Bill forever. Don't feel sorry for him & his family. He will make a lot more money than you or me. I bet he now has more material to write another book or two in addition to his money making speeches & money generating trips.

It's the war stupid   June 7th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

What went wrong for the Clintons? Even though they were old enough to remember Vietnam, they still supported the Iraq war. Not just the authorization – they made speech after speech about how great the war was and how unpatriotic those of us who opposed it were.

Well now the worm has turned. Everyone knows what the Clintons should have known – the war was all a big lie. If you can't spot the big lie you don't deserve to be president, no matter your gender or color.

Obama took the political risk and has received the nomination he earned fairly. His leadership will get us out of the era of Bush lies and Clintonian half-truth telling.

Obama 08 & 12.

James   June 7th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Hispanics voting for John McCain over Barack Obama?...that's amusing.

How anyone could vote for John McCain is beyond me. His policies are uninspiring, his debating skills are poor at best (and that's being nice), his abilities to effectively communicate with other nations are very questionable, ...and quite simply, he doesn't look "presidential" AT ALL!

Obama, on the other hand...

D.   June 7th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Obama and his team were ready. However he will be with Obama if he decides to do so.
He can win the rural ares without a doubt.

Vig   June 7th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

He will be the first, First Gentleman – wait and see. Hillary is not yet done. Big Brown lost today and so will the other Big Brown. Notice Hillary is "suspending" her campaign. Hillary was the victim of a smear campaign while Obama was the beneficiary of a halo compaign – Mr,. 85% Hype. I will be writing in Hillary's name on the November ballot if Obama doesn't get disqualified for some skeleton that has yet to fall out of his racist closet.

mary   June 7th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

president clinton will always be the best democratic president..in my heart...he will be remembered for the best years this country enjoyed in my life-time...i'm 82..lived through the depression,wars and many of the uncertaincies..we felt good about our country and our world.when he served...let's. pray we can achieve that once more but we all owe him the respect and honor he truly deserves..he and his wife hillary and daughter chelsey have made me proud to be a democrate and an american!!!

RJ, CA   June 7th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

He will ALWAYS be remembered for giving this country the best 8 years in recent history.

And if it weren't for Bill Clinton, Obama today would not have the political opportunity to run.
• Clinton took race off the table by successfully building a coalition of blacks and whites .
• Clinton tackled racial issues such as crime and welfare.
• He made it clear that people who don't work won't get much help from Washington.
• In 1988, crime was the biggest issue in the campaign. Today only 1% of Americans feel that way.
• Clinton’s proposal for 100,000 new cops helped bring down the crime rate.
• No one even knows what Obama's position on the death penalty is. And because Clinton embraced it then, Obama now doesn't have to.
• Above all, Clinton restored the Democratic Party's reputation for economic management, which Carter nearly destroyed.
AND THAT'S JUST FOR STARTERS!

It's the war, stupid   June 7th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

What went wrong for the Clintons? Even though they were old enough to remember Vietnam, they still supported the Iraq war. Not just the authorization – they made speech after speech about how great the war was and how unpatriotic those of us who opposed it were.

Well now the worm has turned. Everyone knows what the Clintons should have known – the war was all a big lie. If you can't spot the big lie you don't deserve to be president, no matter your gender or color.

Obama took the political risk and has received the reward he so richly deserves. His leadership will get us out of the era of Bush lies and Clintonian half-truth telling.

Obama 08 & 12.

Al Kags   June 7th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Bill was already doing some very important work – sure, it would have been great to see him have another try at bring the middle east some peace, but regardless, I expect that Bill will remain useful to the world – beyond America.

I used to be a Democrat   June 7th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

It time for Obama to bow out. I'm not voting for him.

All those who support Hillary should support McCain now. In four years Hillary will be able to be McCain. Obama can't.

He'll Do Great!   June 7th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

NOBODY can take EVER away his contributions to the best 8 years in recent American history.

And remember that it's because of Bill Clinton that Obama today has the political opportunity to run.
• Clinton took race off the table by successfully building a coalition of blacks and whites .
• Clinton tackled racial issues such as crime and welfare.
• He made it clear that people who don't work won't get much help from Washington.
• In 1988, crime was the biggest issue in the campaign. Today only 1% of Americans feel that way.
• Clinton’s proposal for 100,000 new cops helped bring down the crime rate.
• No one even knows what Obama's position on the death penalty is. And because Clinton embraced it then, Obama now doesn't have to.
• Above all, Clinton restored the Democratic Party's reputation for economic management, which Carter nearly destroyed.
AND THAT'S JUST FOR STARTERS!

glhf   June 7th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

He didn't lead them out fo the wilderness. He got lucky in a 3 man race and took 42% of the vote.

L MIAMI FLORIDA   June 7th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

BILL CLINTON WILL BE JUST FINE.

ANYWAY, OBAMA GOT THE NOMINATION BUT HE WILL BE LOSING THE GENERAL ELECTIONS ! = ANOTHER "DUCACA " OR "CHERY "!

= HISPANICS WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA ,
HE DOES NOT HAVE OUR MORAL VALUES !

ASK LARRY SINCLAIR !

LARRY SINCLAIR BLOG

Jermaine   June 7th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I am a military officer, who fight in Iraq for the rights of all Americans. Yet, I am ashame of some of Hillary supporters, whom I believe are Wolves in Sheeps clothing and by that I mean they are REPUBLICANS trying to influence Democratic supporters to not vote. Repbulicans will stop at nothing until they distroy this nation. I am a military officer and experience get you no where, it isjudgement and honesty. With all the experience of McCain for 26 years in Washington, he still voted locked step to send us to WAR for what? Imagine another 8 years of this Republican machine? It won't happened, OBAMA will defeat McBUSH, McSAME in alandslide victory. White, Blacks, Brown, Red and Blue, a United America will usher in a dynamic new leader for America and the world. Hillary ardent supporters don't really know what they want. Should Hillary be the winner because she is a woman or because she is white. I have the starngest feeling that had John Edwards take OBAMA's place we wouldn't have all this hate and it really shows me that RACIST are among the woman movement. Those who are so bitter (OBAMA did call them out and he was correct) are no Democrats, but racist, ignorant republicans. It is time to turn the page, this is a new century and the Hip Hop White, Black, Latino generation will secure the future for all of us. No longer will this nation be run by a white male, who did nothing since LBJ to advance American cause, Carter tried and had he the support of Democrats we would not be in the mess today with oil etc, Kerry, and Gore had they had just a few thousand more Democrats or American we would have been in a much better place. If McCain becomes President America deserves everything the Heavens will through at us. I for one will get out the US ARMY and move overseas, to Europe, Asia or the America's. John McCain is not the Change we seek, Hillary would have been a good candidate, but this is a CHANGE election and McCain is not the CHANGE we Deserve, too old, to gray and a too in bed with the Lobbyist. I hope ROSS PEROT comes out against McCain! McCAIN is a plant, the Communist made him a MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE BACK IN VIETNAM. The people wo will vote for McCain are the same ones who don't have family in the Military!

Roxy   June 7th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

My e-mail to the DNC:

Words cannot express my indignation for the way the “Undemocratic” party has treated Senator Hillary Clinton. How dare you “SELECT” a nominee instead of allowing THE PEOPLE to ELECT THEIRS? You are nothing but a bunch of CONSTITUTIONAL CRIMINALS! This is America at its lowest point! What we have suffered can only be compared to 9/11, except that this time the attacks came from those we trusted and considered our friends!

The message the UNDEMOCRATIC party has sent to EVERY WOMAN in the nation is: "Your place is behind a man". Well, I refuse to accept this nonsense. Why should Senator Clinton be forced to stand behind the Jr. Senator from Illinois and accept the #2 spot when she’s more than qualified to lead us as our PRESIDENT? For the unity of the party that insulted her by every possible method by SELECTING an unqualified PUPPET CANDIDATE over her? When did we start rewarding mediocrity in this country and appointing rookies to the highest office in the land? If you lack "inspiration", go to church!

The big talking heads and the pundits keep saying that "although women are furious right now, BO can somehow sway us all and how in a matter of a few weeks the party will be united and we’ll sing kumbayah, that all we need is time to get over our "emotions". Well, I did not vote for HILLARY based on emotion. I will NEVER stand behind BO and his DREAMY UNICORN foreign policy ideas! The Party once known as the “Democratic Party” has died. The party we once embraced, is no more. And I ALONG WITH 18 MILLION VOTERS will be attending the funeral in NOVEMBER!

WARNING! BITTER CHRISTIAN CLINGING TO GUN!!!

"Each vote you cast is a prayer for our nation, a declaration of your dreams for your children and your grandchildren, a reflection of your determination to insure that our country lives up to its promise. Each vote is a tool, one used throughout history, to break barriers, open doors, and widen the circle of opportunity." –Hillary Clinton, Boca Raton, Florida, May 21, 2008

White folks please coming from a white man   June 7th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

A vote for McCain is a slap in the face to Hillary. All the uneducated supporters the media and Hillary label you all, Its now time to show how smart you are and vote for Obama. Voting for McCain because Hillary lost a fair fight is stupid and childless. If you do decide to vote for McCain It dosen't hurt Hillary or Obama, it only hurt Americans who are struggling. Obama '08

Marie   June 7th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I respect President Bill Clinton and feel he did nothing to hurt Hillary's campaign. He was absolutely amazing during these months, and my respect for him is greater than ever. After having heart surgery and working so hard for our country and for his wife, how could anyone criticize him?

Other comments were closed on another blog that I wish to comment on.
Obama commented last week that he had only eaten dinner ten times with his children since his campaign began. It does not make since that he would prefer playing golf rather than spending quality time with his children.

Nto, TX   June 7th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

He is a smart man – he will figure something out. Now he walks away with the lesson that he still has to maintain a certain sense of integrity and behave himself – nothin is guaranteed, even for a once overally respected ex-presidente. He has some patchworking to do to clean himself up again...

Uko from WA   June 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

He is talking too much now. He was like a loose cannon, and vibrated like a machine on the campaign trail.
That is how he helped in writing Hillary's political obituary.
May their political soul rest in pieces.

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   June 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Don't feel sorry for Bill Clinton, and for heaven's sake, CNN, get over the pop psychology! He will thrive, and he certainly deserves to thrive. He gave us 22 million new jobs, a balanced budget, no deficit, a strong
dollar, help to pay college tuition, lower interest rates on credit and
mortgage and student loans, welfare under control at long last and the
Earned Income Tax Credit – the best thing that ever happened to working
poor.

We owe Bill Clinton and his administration so very much indeed. And the shame of it all is that we could have had the opportunity to build on that unprecedented record of achievement with REAL universal health care and a host of other achievements.

But, the DNC ended all that. So I will not vote for a Democrat again until Dean is gone along with the 'suits' and other Obama lap dogs. I admire Hillary Clinton's gracious speech. She is a Democrat, and she has more than paid her dues. But I don't vote for racists and sexists, so that's that. I knew I couldn't do it after all when I learned BO was out playing golf while Hillary spoke.

All the best to Bill, Hillary, Chelsea and Mom. They deserve our love and respect. We're all better off because of this outstanding American family.

Betty   June 7th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

He'll keep supporting Democrats – and he'll keep reaching across party lines to help win world-wide causes.

It's what he does.

Allen In NC   June 7th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

The DNC made her do the speech.... Do it or risk whats left of your political life..... You could look in her eyes and see nothing but contempt and hate... She is not an agent of change.... She has done nothing but pit americans against each other..... I hope bill finds his way back to? .... what ever he does?.... And Hillary slinks her way back into the deepest darkest halls of the senate.... If I personally hear the clintons name again.... I may just puke......

DAN   June 7th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I would be ashame to be an Obama hate Hillary monger today, it's easy to beat up on woman who really is genuine. Her speech today especially after this hard fought campaign is the best speech of any candidate up tp date, ya even better than any speech Obama has ever made.

Mike, Raleigh   June 7th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

There is no charismatic person like Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Today is a black day for America. It is not a loss to Hillary Clinton but it is a loss for America. Millions of people eyes were moist seeing Hillary Clinton leaving the race for the presidency. It is sad and going to be impossible to convert her followers to Sen. Obama. Majority will vote for John McCain to secure the future of America and not take a chance with Sen. Obama

martin   June 7th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

i cant believe you hillary supporters .a bunch of idiots.if shes not the nominee ,im voting mccain.if shes not the vp,im voting mccain.so what? nobody cares!vote for mccain .vote for whoever you want .but, dont threaten people who dont care ,with what you do with your vote.it doesnt matter.obama has the support of more people than hillary or mccain ,and his supporters are loyal,so while we would like support from anyone willing to help fix our govt.,we don't need it to win.independents and crossover republicans,who dont like mccain any better than they do hillary,are the ones who joined with dems to propel barack to the nomination,so we dont need you crybabies.oh and bill should disappear.

Bubba Licious   June 7th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Poor Bubba! He's lost his UN Secretary General seat, Supreme Court Judge seat, First Husband seat, millions in speaking engagements, multi-millions in influence peddling (er, I mean First Husband seat), Nobel Peace Prize (even sub-creatures like Gore and Carter got one of those), open doors to billionaires and Hollywood stars/moguls, and a lot fewer fat chicks for 'special favors'.

Jacque Bauer   June 7th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Poor Bubba! He's lost his UN Secretary General seat, Supreme Court Judge seat, First Husband seat, millions in speaking engagements, multi-millions in influence peddling (er, I mean First Husband seat), Nobel Peace Prize (even sub-creatures like Gore and Carter got one of those), open doors to billionaires and Hollywood stars/moguls, and a lot fewer fat chicks for 'special favors'.

Dayahka   June 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Bill Clinton took a bullet for his country. He knew darned well that his wife wasn't qualified–by experience, temperament, or judgment–to be president, but he had to support her wholeheartedly while also making sure she lost. How? By doing what he did: boldly and loudly supporting her and yet undercutting her at the same time. This was a brilliantly executed way of taking a bullet for his country. A salute to Bill. (He will, of course, deny this to his dying day.)

WHoCares   June 7th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Whatever the pundits say or not say has no effect whatsoever on the legacy of this man. You are all plain jealous of him, his success and yes, you all wish you could get away with what he did. Instead of focusing on his zipper focus on his achievements and you may be a lot happier. He is by far the most liked US president in a while and will remain so. BHO may try all he wants and all his supporters may diss BillC but none of them will ever come any close to this man in comparison.

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   June 7th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

CNN can get him in their "best political news team.." they can not stop talking about the clitnons, why not employ both of them
and have the
"billary best political news team."

this might stop CNN for once talking about them..

my lord CNN is in love with billary... that is all the news one reads..

NOTHING about our NOMINEE???

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