June 18, 2008
Posted: 05:06 PM ET

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WASHINGTON (CNN) — Barack Obama said Wednesday he has not spoken with former rival Hillary Clinton recently.

After a Washington campaign event, the presumptive Democratic nominee was asked by reporters when he last spoke to the New York senator — and how he plans to deflect critiques of his foreign policy inexperience that she made during the primary season, and McCain is now repeating.

"I have not had conversations with Senator Clinton because she has been getting a well-deserved vacation. And, we will be speaking I think in the next few days…certainly within the next week, and we’ll be having an ongoing conversation," said Obama. "But if you look at my positions and Senator Clinton’s, there is not a lot of difference which is why it’s so easy for advisers, senior advisers, of Senator Clinton to support my candidacy."

Clinton and Obama are set to appear together at a Democratic fundraiser next week.

The McCain campaign has spent the past few days criticizing Obama's national security and foreign policy positions, with surrogates painting Obama as inexperienced and naïve.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Jan, Willow Grove, PA   June 18th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Can we all stop calling these silly idiots wrongfully "Hillary Clinton Supporters"? They are what they are. Morons who have no clue what words like issues or policies actually mean and how the differences between the candidates will affect their lives. They are in no way Clinton Supporters. Never have been. They might have voted for her in the primaries or even given money to her campaign, but that had nothing to do at all with Hillary Clinton's policies or proposals. How else could they now "want" the exact opposite of everything, Hillary Clinton is (still) fighting for?

oboma 08-12   June 18th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

For all of you who are saying obama does not have experience,it takes more than experience to be a president of the U.S.A.(it required great leadership,wisdom,charisma,good vision for the country, good political team and list goes on…) for all the qualities, i just mentionned obama has that. bush has experience look where we are now,hillary has experience she lost, mccain has experience is behind on every polls,so what that tell you?

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 18th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

CNN, I am hoping that I can get this comment typed BEFORE YOU CLOSE YOUR COMMENTS.

This morning I spent quite some time typing a comment on the article about how Cindy McCain was viewed more favourably than Michelle Obama. Needless to say I was really angry, about those ABSOLUTELTY NASTY AND FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ABOUT MICHELLE.

Since I could not get my comment posted in time, I am going to try again here.

It is absolutely DISGUSTING THE WAY THE REPUBLICANS AND SOME HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE SIMPLY SLANDERING MICHELLE! THIS IS A VERY LOVING, CARING AND NURTURING WOMAN, SHE IS SMART AND INTELLEGENT, AND GUESS WHAT?
SHE IS A WOMAN, A BLACK WOMAN, BUT NONETHELESS A WOMAN!

I find it very hard to believe that ALL OF THOSE HILLARY WOMEN SUPPORTERS, WOULD TREAT ANOTHER WOMAN THE WAY THAT MICHELLE IS BEING TREATED, SO I AM GOING TO GIVE HILLARY'S WOMEN SUPPORTERS THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT, AND ACCEPT THAT THEY ARE NOT THE NASTY LIARS WHO ARE TRYING TO RUIN ANOTHER WOMAN'S REPUTATION AND CUT HER TO THREADS, EVEN AS SHE IS TRYING TO BE A GOOD LOVING MOTHER, AND WIFE.

SO WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US WITH THESE VILE LIES? I HAVE TO SAY THAT IT IS THE DOING OF THE DISGUSTING REPUBLICANS. BUT WAIT, THIS CANNOT BE ALL THE DOING OF THE REPUBLICANS, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THE "WHITEY" COMMENT, WHICH WAS AN OUTRIGHT LIE, THIS COMMENT WAS CIRCULATED BY ONE OF HILLARY'S WOMEN SUPPORTERS, SO I GUESS THERE ARE SOME WOMEN OUT THERE WHO ARE WILLING TO DESTROY THE REPUTATION OF AN INNOCENT WOMAN, JUST BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT HAVE THEIR QUEEN ELECTED TO THE THRONE AS WAS HER ROYAL ENTITLEMENT!

FOR ALL OF MICHELLE'S SUPPORTERS, PLEASE STAND TALL AND STEADFAST.

CNN I HOPE THIS GETS POSTED. IF IT DOESN'T I WILL TRY AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN.

penn   June 18th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

While does republican has to use fears and smears about someone runing for white house because they knew many americans are dump and stupid to make up their own mine, BUSH use it and now MCBUSH people are doing the same, you need a job to get exeprience and look at mACAIN with all the experience, he can't make straight talk. lie, lies and more lies. Sending those innocent soilders to die for the war that wasn't surposed to be yea experince.

Gene   June 18th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Some of you people are insane. No matter what Obama does.. he can do no right. He tries to run a clean campaign.. all the idiots come out screaming that he's a whimp. He punches back when someone tries to sling mud at him… all the idiots come saying "Same 'ol Politics".

Honestly, at this point.. if I was Obama.. I would concede and tell you all that you deserve McCain… laugh at you when your kids are being sent off to war… laugh at you because you can't afford gas to get to work… and tell you all that you're getting what you deserve…

it's a good thing that he actually cares.. because right now… after reading the posts here… I'm starting not to care… and I'm definitely NOT proud of America. Thank god that these posts only constitute a very small percentage of the American people.

By the way.. a president's job is to be a figurehead… to do speaches.. to improve international relations. You really want McCain? His speaking ability is horrible, and most of the world is simply scared to have him be the next president. Most of the world wants Obama.. because they see him as someone who actually cares about bringing about peaceful resolutions and reconnecting with the rest of the world.

SUE, Michigan   June 18th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Oh, Jim, he never voted against the war-he wasn't even a Senator when the original vote was taken. And since he has been a Senator, he has voted the same way as Hillary every time, so if she did something wrong, so did he! I would like to see both of them show some real balls and get behind impeachment before Bush decides to bomb Iran, thus throwing the country into chaos, declare martial law, and suspend the election altogether. And don't think he won't. The man thinks he's God, and the only one who can save us, the stupid ones, from ourselves and the big bad terrorists. HE MUST GO NOW!

Russell Hammond   June 18th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

If Obama's team employs the same shrewd strategy to undermine McCain that they used to defeat Clinton, I have no doubt Obama will become the next President. Clinton has to wonder how and why she was so oblivious to a calculated game of "caucus chess." That HAS to smart a bit.

Pam from Michigan   June 18th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

If he doesn't pick her as a running mate, that will prove to me he doesn't know what he's doing. who else could he pick? some unknown who has no voting record similar to himself? the most liberal senator moving closer to hilary's views everyday. he just makes me sick. if he's changing his mind everyday now, what will he end up doing if he gets elected? yea, change that I can't believe in.

Desmond   June 18th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I think everyone that votes for John McCain should also be registered to fight in the war in Iraq. Hey what's just is just. If you don't want to pick up a gun and fight don't let a naive college kid do it either!

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Onayemi K.
Date: Jun 16, 2008 2:32 AM
Subject: blog
To: des_pet07@yahoo.com, kitade1010@myway.com

I knew many of you will never vote for Obama just because he's black, you'll not even consider that he's half white.Write it down today, in two years of McCain presidency you will sober.McCain will continue spending 10-12 billions dollar in Iraq every month, he's always says he will never surrender in Iraq, that mean all his term in office the war will never end, no doubt about that. What about using all that war money to create jobs in America? McCain will never do that because of his love for war.McCain once said he knew nothing about economic, he just started talking about economic when he realized that that's the only way to get your vote.McCain will be 72yr old this year, stop deceiving yourself, let's face it, he's too old to carry the whole world responsibilities on his shoulder.McCain will not only continuing Iraq war, but also attack Iran. While America economic in recession and needs serious attention. Tell me, how can someone who's always thinking succeeding in war, succeed in economic at the same time? Call me crazy, call me mad. In few years of McCain in office you will be regretting and it will be too late.

go obama go   June 18th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

to all of you obama haters keep on whinning, we keep on rolling…
obama 08-12

jason   June 18th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

HEY Pennsylvania…..stop your whining you idiot! I'd have more respect for you if you just came out and said "Hey, I'm a racist backwards idiot, thats why I don't like Barack." And if you don't like this democratic republic… GO MOVE TO RUSSIA or CHINA you fool!!!

Warren   June 18th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

So now I see the no experience crowd will start to speak up. First of all the guy running things now is going on eight years of experience, and Lord knows it is not helping him. For those of you uninformed people out there please visit Obama's website and educate yourself before you come on here with uninformed views.

Arizona   June 18th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

It seems absolutely absurd for a Hillary Clinton supporter to vote for McCain! – Why not do the logical thing and simply sit out the election?
But to turn all that Hillary stood for, and argued for, upside down -makes absolutely no sense.
Therefore I must assume that these people were never Hillary's people, but that they are doing their Republicans-make-trouble thing, as instructed to do by their guru Rush Limbough.

obama supporters around the world   June 18th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

to sarah,factcheck tejano,lynn,what good judgment hillary does have,she voted for irak war, she is broke with 20 millions dollars in debt …IT is that what you guys call good judgment,please!!!!!!give us a break,you guys are just mad because you and your candidate lost. seeYouuuuuuu.

pam Eugene OR   June 18th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

HRC is old news. I can not believe the MO bashing comments. Have you Hillary supporter learned nothing!
DEFEND THIS WOMAN!
It is so hard to hear the awful comments that the right wing bigots are making about this strong competent woman. You thought Hillary had to fight sexist attitudes????
That was nothing compared with the crap they are throwing at Michelle.
Stop this right now!!
I am ashamed at all of you doing this. It is disgusting.
58 year old WW for Obama.

Obama For President   June 18th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Mccain Has No Experience At Being President! He Has Never Done It Before! Mccain Has Poor Judgement And Voted For The War! Clinton Will Not Be President Nor Will Mccain! Those Angry Clinton Supporters Called Puma * Paid Undercover Mccain Agents * Who Claim To Be 18 Million Strong Only Have About One Thousand People Registered On Their Web Site! Obama Will Be The Next President! So Lets All Take A Deep Breath And Say It Together. . . . President Obama . . . . Doesnt That Feel Better!

Wayne   June 18th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Typical for Repubs. The only know how to spread hate
Tey absolutely don't know anything about Obama, just making things up.

That will cost you dearly in november!!

Obama 06

Jeanette   June 18th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Michelle (June 18th, 2008 7:44 pm ET) wrote: "More importantly, when will the media start to vet Obama?"

Utterly priceless. As a voter slightly under 35, I'm wondering when exactly is the media going to "vet" or "re-vet", if you will, Senator McCain and his wife Cindy.

How exactly is it that voters who did not have the benefit of adulthood in the '80's or '90's have any frame of reference or substantiating current media-provided research with reference to phrases such as "Keating 5″, "John McCain calls Vietnamese "g@@ks", "Cindy McCain prescription thefts/non-profit 501(c)3 fraud" and a whole host of other "evolving" or "devolving", if you like, positions on pertinent political issues that John McCain has taken over the years.

Cripes!!-Cindy McCain clearly has a penchant for copyright infringement via her "family recipes", with the most recent incident coming forth TODAY, and we haven't heard so much as a peep from CNN on the matter. Yet, CNN regularly engages with the lowest common denominator in it's "Obama Flag Pin Watch", absent any reported observations of any correlating or contrasting parties.

The lack of meaningful and comprehensive reporting is astounding…while at the same time not surprising…

joe   June 18th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

HEY CNN…

SINCE YOU HAVE ALL THESE ARTICLES ABOUT OBAMA..

HOW ABOUT ONE ON MCCAIN…AND HOW BOTH OF HIS

SONS ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVING IN IRAQ……..MCCAIN IS MORE

THAN JUST RHETORIC….

Chris, PA   June 18th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

1. Please stop comparing BO to JFK who happened to be a war hero and in the Senate for a bit longer before running for prez.

2. If the BO supporters truly want him to win, they may genuinely consider treating prior Hillary backers with a little respect and less venom. Your candidate is the nominee, so try to get him elected by actually seeking additional voters for him. Insults are not the way.

3. Hillary has a tab, but why can't BO raise the $40M on his own for the convention. So now, who is doing the pandering? Change in politics? I think not. The old boys carry on….

Call it down the middle   June 18th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Are people still talking Hillary or Mcain nonsense? If you are thinking of voting on pride or spite please consider the implications. I have had several of my close friends fight in Iraq, and they sacrificed everything! Are we to sell them down the river because of some personal disappointment. I

la democrat voting for mc cain   June 18th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

don't fall to his trick, Hillary

floridagirl   June 18th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

HRC as VP or I will sit at home on election day!!! Obama cannot win without Hillary!!! Obama do not be nieve…..

Kim   June 18th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Hillary, let him fall on his own, according to him and his people he doesn't need you or your people so stay on vacation, when your ready go back to the senate and do the work for the people of New York and let that ship sink on it's own.

BaBa   June 18th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

To Richard from PF: Who taught you History. JFK had more experience than Obama; he had a full term in the Senate (Obama had only 18 months when he started his campaign for President). JFK was President for only three short years before he was assassinated; therefore he accomplished very little as President.

The Bay of Pigs was a collassal failure; he was able to avoid a real crisis (Cuban Missile Crisis) with the help from the USSR.

As for Bush, he wasn't as inexperienced as Obama either; he was, however, just as arrogant. So what we have in Obama is inexperience and arrogance that will top that of Bush. The only correlation to JFK is his ability to make speeches.

Michelle from Colorado   June 18th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Obama makes me laugh. and I will lose my respect for Hillary if she really supports this fool. Bla Bla Bla Bla bla bla. 'we are so much alike". Barack, if you are so much alike, you don't need any help from Hillary because you know it all.
I hope your campaign is paying for your wife's new entourage and it is not coming from my tax dollars. I will never support you and I better never be spending a penny to protect and serve you.
You asked for this, stop hiding behind trees and people and stand up for yourself if you want any respect.
Hillary, you are way too good for Barack. If you were thinking of the American people, you would jump over to the Independent camp and you would give this fool another run for his magic money. I am getting ready to financially support you but only if you stay away from Butcrack Obama.

MIMI   June 18th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

TO PENNSYLVANIA – YOU ARE NOT ONLY A RACIST AND AN INGNORAMACE, BUT YOU ARE A TOTAL IDIOT WHO SHOULD KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT SINCE YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT YOUR COMMENTS ACTUALLY INFLICT UPON CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS -
KISS-OFF MORON

BaBa   June 18th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

To Richard from PF: Who taught you History. JFK had more experience than Obama; he had a full term in the Senate (Obama had only 18 months when he started his campaign for President). JFK was President for only three short years before he was assassinated; therefore he accomplished very little as President. The Bay of Pigs was a collassal failure; he was able to avoid a real crisis (Cuban Missile Crisis) with the help from the USSR.
As for Bush, he wasn't as inexperienced as Obama either; he was, however, just as arrogant. So what we have in Obama is inexperience and arrogance that will top that of Bush. The only correlation to JFK is his ability to make speeches.

BaBa   June 18th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

To Richard from PF: Who taught you History. JFK had more experience than Obama; he had a full term in the Senate (Obama had only 18 months when he started his campaign for President). JFK was President for only three short years before he was assassinated; therefore he accomplished very little as President. The Bay of Pigs was a collassal failure; he was able to avoid a real crisis (Cuban Missile Crisis) with the help from the USSR.

As for Bush, he wasn't as inexperienced as Obama either; he was, however, just as arrogant. So what we have in Obama is inexperience and arrogance that will top that of Bush. The only correlation to JFK is his ability to make speeches.

andrew   June 18th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Obo and obo fans are so WEAK!!!!!!!!!!!
HILLARY'NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Clem, West Virginia   June 18th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Do any of you Obama idiots have the slightest idea why there have been no terrorist attacks in the U.S. in seven years?

Do any of you Obama idiots have the slightest idea why we have no Al Qaeda suicide bombers here or roadside bombs?

Of course you don't.

PCS / North Carolina   June 18th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

sarah wrote June 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

"of course there is not much difference in their positions… he copied everything she said. the rookie is slippin and needs the heavy hitter to bail him out. way to go DNC, hello president mccain"

"the rookie" beat the Clinton dynasty, and the Warmonger McSame / GOP will get killed in november.

Ralph   June 18th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

McCain is unelectable. Watch, the polls will show him slipping away over the next couple of months. Truth is, by the time the RNC has its convention, it will be clear that McCain has no chance. They even boot him (or he'll say he will pull out for the good of his country) so someone with a chance can run, maybe Huckabee.

Obama No Way   June 18th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Obama is not worthy of being in the same room as Hillary!!!

McCain 08

FactCheck   June 18th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Do you Republican shills really think we are so naive as to believe that you are real Clinton supporters? Face it, it's over and McCain is going to be wiped off the face of the political map. He can then go back to crying on Leiberman's lap.

Brian   June 18th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

PUMA's = Republicans in disguise

Voting for experience every time is UNDEMOCRATIC….. why run races if you don't have FREEDOM to vote for who you want????

McCain the most experiences FLIPFLOPPER…… he is now for the environment but also for drilling off shore????

joe   June 18th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Yeah, too bad he can't get the 18 million voters who supported Clinton to vote for him…guess the real people know the real truth.

Belle   June 18th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

The Obamas have both been so mean and inspire such hatred and animosity. Now they are trying to polish Michele so she is more palatable and they want Clinton supporters to forget their evil deeds. Well, Michele needs a war room and plenty of polish. She is a real negative for his campaign, no matter how much polish they buy. Her statements belie any patriotism. There are copies of her thesis floating around on different websites. I read it and was not impressed; it is not written very well. However, I am not sure I see the issues other people seem to see. It does not really say much about what she believes; it is simply about a questionnaire and analysis of the answers. I am looking for a way to vote for either McCain or Obama and I am really trying to be objective. Michele Obama is a negative; Wright was a negative and Obama threw him under the bus (I understand Wright's point of view more than Michele's). I don't suppose it would be politically expedient to throw Michele under the bus.

J.C.   June 18th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/2130407/Hillary-Clinton's-defeat-fuels-divorce-rumours.html
"Hillary Clinton's defeat fuels divorce rumours
Last Updated: 3:58PM BST 15/06/2008

Rumours have been rife that the Clintons' marriage may be on the rocks. From Washington, Tim Shipman dissects the dynamics of the power-hungry duo's complex relationship."

Obama doesn't need such baggage from Hillary.

Obama/Hillary = the Nightmare ticket.

Obama/Nunn or Obama/Richardson 2008!

Minneapolis MN   June 18th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Get over your self Pennsylvania you will have a Black President and Be a Better American/ person Because of it

Michelle   June 18th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Obama has NO RECORD of enacting change.

He is just a talker.

Ridgeway   June 18th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Kids! Pay attention to these two! If you don't eat your fruits and vegetables you could end up like them. Brains of mush generating uncontrolled speech patterns and thoughts.

WISDOM   June 18th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

To those women voters who were Hillary supporters and now saying that "No Hillary, NoBama, Hi MaBush",

If you just do that out of frustration, what will you gain? You may get a split second of satisfaction, but you will regret about it rest of your life (if and only if you are a decent human being). Does McBush ever care about women's issues? Honestly, who would be a better candidate for women's issues? Think about it hard. If you still think McBush is better than Obama, then you're not a true Hillary supporter. Otherwise, you're a plain stupid or maybe just a plain racist. If you are one of them, I respect that only if you could admit that you're a stupid or a racist. Otherwise, you're a stupid racist coward!

Dan Carr   June 18th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

I Think That Michelle Obama is very smart. I think Given the circumstances after 8 years of President Bush anyone might have the same reaction. I think that Cyndi McCain Looks like the bride of Frankenstein. MIchelle Obama Is a brilliant woman look, the campaign trail can sometimes get crazy . I forgive her.

Country first party second   June 18th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

The news media is at it again. ALL ABOUT OBAMA. THEY AGAIN ARE SHOVING HIM DOWN OUR THROATS. THROW UP.

Obama 08: Female, 60, white   June 18th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Every story is about Obama because as soon as a story is ready with one about McCain he has changed his mind!! ..

Washington   June 18th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

It is getting ridiculous that in every one of these articles, the comments
to follow are made by the very same people, the Clinton groupies of course, and their story is always the same, POOR ME, HILLARY LOST, I AM GOING TO CRY A RIVER AND MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD CRY WITH ME. Get over yourself, this is not about you, it's
about American and what is best for this country and the people as
a whole. Believe me, what is best is not another Clinton regime..

Obama 08/12

richard   June 18th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Hillary supporter for McCain. Unlike Michelle I am PROUD TO BE AN AMERIMCcain.

Patricia in Las Vegas   June 18th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Agnes ~ Bayou Joes is an idiot. He is constantly making outrageous and wrong statements on these blogs. Last I checked Hawaii was a part of the United States.
For those of you who keep ranting and raving (yes, that is what you sound like) about what his stand on the issues are go to the bloody web site and read (if you know how to…hard to tell with the lovely spelling on these blogs!).
And last but not least, those who say that Hil had so much better "judgement" than Barrack Obama really need a reality check…she ran her campaign into the ground!!!!

Richard (from Puerto Rico)   June 18th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Pennsylvania. You are just a racist bigot. get a life. Oh! you described his lips purple, maybe is just that you like them so much. Am I wrong??? don't think so.

Belle   June 18th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Capt Smash is a Republican

Christina   June 18th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Agnes,
Obama was born in the United States and a copy of his birth certificate can be found on Fight the Smear, a website put together by Obama to answer all the myths. It's a great site.

Toot   June 18th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

He will meet with her so he can throw her under the bus like he throws everybody that have helped him get to where he is!!
Look into where he came from!!

Belle   June 18th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Obama All the Way….we concede to your absolute need to be right.

Now that you are right…what are you going to do?

58-year-old white woman   June 18th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

The only way she had the most popular votes is by leaving out the votes of entire states that had caucuses. She is also counting all the Michigan and Florida votes, which were not valid, even after the DNC met and restored half. She was also not giving any votes in Michigan to Obama, even though many people voted "uncommitted" against her and it is likely that he would have gotten some of those votes. It should be noted that she agreed ahead of time that those votes would not count at all.

Caucus votes are not reported as popular votes, so you are comparing apples to oranges. It would be like saying you are only going to count touchdowns in a football game, and not field goals and extra points. See if any ref will go for that.

Richard (from Puerto Rico)   June 18th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Barck Obama, a black President for the ages. nor for just being black, but the acomplishements he will make good for the Americans and the world. All of those that now belittle him, later will praise him a giant and one of the best if not the best President ever.

Belle   June 18th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I posted a mistake about Obama's Birth Certificate. He was born in Hawaii.

IF a foreign birth certificate manages to surface, the REAL citizenship laws are as follows:

" A child born abroad to a US citizen mother and a non-citizen father and the parents were married at the time of birth, the child is a US citizen if the mother was present in the US for at least 5 years including two years after she was 14 years old, before the birth of the child."

Obama is a US citizen either way….NON ISSUE

kingsley   June 18th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Regards to the GOP how come someone inexperienced and naïve have better idea than the 25yrs plus experianced dirt dog, who continue to steal and follow ideas from stealing his MOTTO, LOGO AND finaly just deciding to follow trends of FACRBOOK?

is it me or you are forced to change the channel when you watch mcsame giving a speech at his infamous SENIOR CITIZENS TOWN HALL MEETINGS? The man soundz like he is reading a book to a child while he is falling asleep. And bad enough lack of substance.

then when he finaly hit a punchline and the crowd is clapping he smiles and wait for them to finish before he continues cause he struggled to get one.

Desmond Sequeira   June 18th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

OBAMA is clearly honest, intentional and intelligent in everything he does and says, be it foreign or domestic policy. Look where so called "experience" a la Bush and McBush has gotten the USA – a pathetic sight to behold, seriously in need of redemption.

And you can bet your last dollar that Obama will not tolerate anybody from his campaign using gutter politics to target McBush's spouse. I am not seeing McBush stop his people from acting nasty. In any case, gutter politics usually backfires except, of course , with dumb audiences.

Richard (from Puerto Rico)   June 18th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Obama, born poor, got educated in Harvard, first black name director of a law magazine publised by the University. In Chicago, he organized workers, fought for the poor, lagislated and helped pass a law against lobbyist. and many others. I remember the speech he gave at the Democratic Convention in 2000, introduced by the Presidential Nominee, Senator John Kerry, then I knew he was the anointed one, for the near future to do great things for the American people and the rest of world. He will bring the USA back to where it was 20 years ago and better. Remember also that RFK 1968 predicted that in 40 yrs, there will be a black President. So here is Barack Obama, not entirely black, but the black shows more than the white part of him.

Mel   June 18th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

PA, that last line is one of the most offensive things I've read in awhile, and your premise about black voters is superficial and just plain incorrect. The fact is, Clinton started the primaries with a substantial lead among black voters. She lost black voters (Bill did not help), and Obama earned the respect and votes of both white and black voters (African-Americans make up about 14% of our total population, and no candidate wins a primary with that).

How would you feel if someone said that you are only voting for Hillary because you noticed she has breasts?

And, CNN, how can you print something so blantantly racist?

Nichole - MD   June 18th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

@ Susan from Scotts Valley – ICAM (I couldn't agree more) with your comments.

58-year-old white woman   June 18th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

To answer the question about Obama's eligibility to run for president. Here is some information that I spent one to two minutes finding. I am amazed that people tend to believe what they read or won't look up something.

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4th, 1961.

Barack's mother, Ann Dunham, grew up in small-town Kansas. Her father worked on oil rigs during the Depression, and then signed up for World War II after Pearl Harbor, where he marched across Europe in Patton's army. Her mother went to work on a bomber assembly line, and after the war, they studied on the G.I. Bill, bought a house through the Federal Housing Program, and moved west to Hawaii.

It was there, at the University of Hawaii, where Barack's parents met. His mother was a student there, and his father had won a scholarship that allowed him to leave Kenya and pursue his dreams in America.

So, since Hawaii is in the United States, he is eligible. Don't you think this would have been a PROBLEM by now if he was not? Also, since his mother met his father in college, I would say she was older than 16.

Please, people, use Google! Do you believe everything you hear about other things? The internet is a wealth of facts AND lies, and requires responsibility and intelligence to sort out the two.

Marie, Southern California   June 18th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

What is Obama doing to help out his own state? Where is he when his own communities needs him? He is only interested in winning the election and will say and do anything to make that happen and IF he gets into the White House we will all see a very different side to him.

McCain 08

Boomer   June 18th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

This room is filled with Republicans pretending to be Hillary supporters who are going to support McCain. No polls bear this out. Women are massively behind Obama according to ALL polls. Hillary herself is strongly backing Obama. Isn't it just like Carl Rove type Republicans to be sneaky little weasels. It won't work this time. "Sarah" is probably a seventy year old man from Texas! Nice try!

Bishop   June 18th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Here's some more Obama All The Way:

11. Sen. Obama IS actually electable
12. Obama can win ALL types of voters
13. Sen Obama will bring MORE than good speeches to Washington

However, there is something that they both can say to their supporters:
"Please, STOP booing…"

Pennsylvania   June 18th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Democratic Republic = the worst system in history

Yeah, lets just leave out the fact that Hillary won the popular vote, and is who the people want, hence POPULAR VOTE.

Our super delegates whom we don't even know when we vote for them should DEFINITELY pick our presidential nominee instead.

Go Barrack!.. who's… only winning because there are more independents who sympathize with Democrats. And because 90% of black voters… voted him because he's black.

Did any of them even know how he felt about energy production, or.. health care?, or did they just see that his lips were purple?

Hillary '08

BUSHED!!!!   June 18th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Clinton/McCain …………………………..Right. Policy differences between you and Clinton are small. The only difference is that Clinton has good judgement and Obama has very very poor judgement…………..Wonder Y he is The nominee and does not owe his STAFERS BACk PAY……..VOTE FOR McCain and stop complaining !!!!!

Richard (from Puerto Rico)   June 18th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

The late John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was young and had no experience in governing nor National Security nor Foreign Policy, yet he became one of the most talented and visionary President the US, ever had. So whats the beef on experience, Bush, came from governing Texas, he had that experience and what did he do? He lied to the american people to get un into that stinking war that has cost trillions of dollars plus 4100 precious young lives and thousands maimed injurred and a many with mental distress. So that much for experience, n'est pas?

Gabriela Rivera Moctezuma   June 18th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

HEY MICHELLE C, ACCORDING TO WHOM? THE MASS MEDIA THAT CONTROLS IDIOTS LIKE YOU.

I BET YOU ARE A CNN LOVER.

HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS FOR MC CAIN, USA HERO!

Les-Wa   June 18th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Of course Senator Clinton will support you, she's a party member; but people like me don't have to support the Democratic Party. I'm a Democrat that will vote for McCain this November. The Democratic Party do not represent me anymore. I am voting for the RIGHT PERSON as President not the party. McCain will lead this country with honor, respect, credibility; he will not look down on people like me. I don't belong to ultra liberals or elite, I AM MIDDLE AMERICA, blue collar worker who believes in hard work, NOT ENTITLEMENT. I'll take care of my government, NOT the government taking care of me.

Democrats for McCain!!!!

Loretta from California   June 18th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I'm very happy to hear that they will be meeting, and hope that they are sucessful.

All of the Lies can be found at the following website. I'm sure they'll have to add to them tomorrow.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/fightthesmearshome/

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

Gabriela Rivera Moctezuma   June 18th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS FOR MC CAIN 2008!

BUSH, OSAMA, OBAMA= EVIL

MC CAIN = USA HERO

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 18th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

I hope this fundraiser is for the DNC and not to pay Hillary's debts. I think he is very gracious and respectful to appear anywhere with her. After she has acted so ugly.

Hey CNN where's Bill and Chelsie?

Bishop   June 18th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Can we stop blaming each other? There was a female and an bi-racial man of color who both had a dream. There might have been some tough talk from both parties, but it was to help YOU. Some of you are still stuck on race and sex. Others are regurgitating words and phases that the champagne that they're supporting once used. I admit I have played the name calling game here on the blogs, but it is to the people who are blatantly rude and disrespectful to the Democratic Nominee. If you are a Democrat please really think about what is at steak. Not just what CNN, FOX, the Internet, the blogs, your grandma, or your babysitter talk about, but what you want for this country. …A shot a CHANGE?…

Richard (from Puerto Rico)   June 18th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

To Agnes. rub this one in your brain.
Senetor John McCain, which means, John, (Mc= in Irish, the son of ) so John McCain is the son of Cain, and Cain, killed his brother Abel. Whats more he is not a natural born US. citizen, for he was born in Panama, quite a ways from the main land, thus making him a Panamanian. Get a life and vote Obama, he will help you with your schooling so desperatedly you need.

James from Fla   June 18th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Everyone,

Its about DNC party to take the white house. Hilary and Obama said they are a family which is how these two treat each other big sister and little brother. She needs some breathing room at the moment so while Obama is taking his time to find the nicks and crannies of his campaign he will gradually improve and bring her aboard so that there party has a candidate in the white house. I am tired of Republicans. We need fresh new faces and a different approach for the people of this great country.

MikeH   June 18th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

What a bunch of bitter, shrill, ignorant (ignant), poorly paid Republican operatives we have posting here.

Venus   June 18th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Way to go Bam! Go get em?

Hillary – rest up and welcome to the "O" Team! Let's go beat McSame!

cindy sls from pa   June 18th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

wow! I'm so tired of people saying that they are not going to vote for obama because theyre mad hillary didnt win! Or how about the people out there saying that there candidate hillary lost so theyre going for mccain! Hillary and obama are not the same but hillary and mccain are certainly a heck of a lot farther a part. And as for obama is inexperienced and has bad judgement, last time I checked nothing…no matter how many years compares to the job of being a president…the only way to have experience in the field of being a president which is quite different from other jobs is to be a president. On the grounds of bad judgment, I haven't seen any yet, I have seen a lot of good in how he has run his campaign and the choices I've read about that he's made in his life though. Mccain on the other hand has went with judgments that I do not agree with as a democrat, a person, and a christian. I follow the media and pick out what I want to believe, meaning I don't care if you call Mccain Mcbush or Obama a radical, because some things are obviously not true. But it makes me mad when others get carried away with this stuff or other silly matter when really we should be looking out for the well-being of our future America. My only request is to make a logical educated decision. Make sure what you choose to believe is true. And don't vote on emotion. Because you might not have those same emotions years from now…but facts will always be facts. Democrats need to stick together…we always have…were similar….we believe in similar beliefs…. and republicans dont….thats why there republicans….

Dan   June 18th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

I love how Obama supporters are STILL criticizing Clinton. She's backing him more than anyone would ever require. So shut up and let her do it. You're seriously offending a lot of Clinton supporters that are on the fence about supporting Obama.

Loretta from California   June 18th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

@ Ron—NAFTA COMMENT IS A LIE—His opinion has not changed, this information can be found on his website.

You can also find a copy of his birth certificate on his website.

So many Lies. I can hardly keep up with them.

Women In California For Obama   June 18th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

McWar just what experience do you have in foreign policy? Oh yes, you know how to leave your wife to cheat with your Barbie doll when returning to the U.S.. Cindy McCain can't even go in the kitchen and bake cookies without getting into trouble (stolen recipes). Good grief.

Brenda   June 18th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I guess if facts are to be ignored Obama is slipping but looking at the polls he's doing quite well. He doesn't need a whiner and crybaby to win the presidency if he did she'd be his vp candidate but I doubt that's going to happen.

Gerry   June 18th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Has McCain Nuked Iran Yet?

Precious   June 18th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I believe John McCain will do more in the four years for America, that anyone would do in eight years. The reason I say this, is because, John McCain known by his age, would never ever do anything to disappoint Americans, in the very short time, that he may have. The older the wiser. It's not about race or age, it is about intelligence. I can't see Sen. John McCain, giving the opportunity, wouldn't take advantage to the fullest, in accomplishing more good, in four years. As a Democrat, I would love to give Sen. McCain this great opportunity now, because He deserves it, and my hope is that I will live to be McCain's age, without being dependent on anyone.

Nia - AZ by way of MN   June 18th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Bring a protective cup

florrie   June 18th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

AGAIN, 'UNTO THE BREACH", No Hillary, No Vote! & you can count that in your polls!

Chris in Ca   June 18th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

jm from sc….

Obama's judgement = his conception during the march on Selma, the liberation of Auschwitz by his uncle, JFK helped his father to the U.S., his circle of questionable friends, voting present so he can spin his opinion on issues, election tactics in order to run unopposed. Name anything he has done that has translated into action? Also, he did not vote against the war, he was not in a position to vote, he spoke out against the war. He also said in a 2004 speech that he was not qualified to be President. Let's be fair…none of the candidates are without their BS.

Ellie in Aurora, CO   June 18th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Obama's birth certificate is now out on the web so you can see for yourself that he was born in the US. One more stupid lie from stupid people!

boomer babe for Obama   June 18th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

McCain calls himself an environmentalist, and then out of the OTHER side of his mouth he talks up offshore oil drilling and 45 new nuclear power plants. Why? The alternative energy industry doesn't contribute nearly as much in political donations as the oil, coal, timber, and nuclear industries.

Annick ,Maryland   June 18th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I am sure she feels well rested since she dropped Lanny Davis at Fox5 . Well deserved rest Hillary! Now you can see clearly , the cloud is gone

Belle   June 18th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

If Obama refuses to release his birth certificate…and as Obama so likes to say…"Rules are Rules" and he actually does NOT qualify to run for President he should drop out.

Gary, California   June 18th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

McCain 2008. We have you Democrats right where we want you. Your best candidate is behind you. Time to teach Obama what pride in one's country is all about.

Jen, CA   June 18th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

How "sweet"! They can "talk" all they want to. Too late! We're just beginning to know the REAL Obamas (and Michelle now has to be "cleaned up").

OBAMA — unlike Hillary Clinton, the only truly accomplished and experienced Democratic candidate — was SOLD, SEALED, AND DELIVERED by the DNC and liberal media on the basis of "hype."

My vote now goes to John McCain, the only remaining truly accomplished and experienced candidate left.

rachel   June 18th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Umm just one correction can people stop saying he voted against the war he didnt have a vote.

Belle   June 18th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Why aren't you asking why Obama NOW does not want to renegotiate NAFTA???????

No wonder he did not fire his economic adviser over the NAFTA talks….turns out he was telling the truth…so here Obama says now that in the heat of the campaign you say things you don't necessarily believe.

What kind of explanation is that? Clinton at least believed to her core that NAFTA and every other trade agreement HAD to be revised to BENEFIT the United States as well…not just foreign governments.

rachel   June 18th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Umm lets all just stop the hate, good if they speak. I wish the outcome was different but its not, Senator O still has to convience me he is the one to vote for.

GM   June 18th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Barack/Hillary '08. If some of you bloggers don't like it, STAY HOME IN NOV. THEY'LL WIN WITHOUT YOU!!!

LA2NC   June 18th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Agnes- June 18th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Can this be verified please, I believe it is of the upmost importance.
From:
Bayou Joe June 18th, 2008 12:36 pm ET
Question for CNN or any other lawyers on these blogs.

Is Barak Obama legally qualified to be President of the United States, According to the records, Barak Obama was not born in the United States and only his mother was a United States citizen at the time.

——————————————-
Agnes, all I can say is wow. Do you watch the news? There have been multiple media reports about this, Barack's birth certificate has been shown in these reports. A birth certificate that CLEARLY SHOWS THAT HE WAS BORN IN HAWAII…………. WHICH is a state……………..

jon   June 18th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

american people think out of the box or you will be boxed in by mcpain
he is always saying dont trust the feds why think you can be smart plus he is 72

TheTruthHurts   June 18th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Anyone who says they wanted Hillary and will now vote for McCain is not a supporter Hillary should want in the first place. Hillary would not respect your position, which is why she's supporting Obama. Hillary is very smart; we all knew that when she was first lady. She's smart enough to make decisions most likely to reflect her desire to improve America. Wish we could say the same about some of her supporters.

Some of my fellow Obama supporters need to learn how not to be sore winners even when confronted with sore losers. Maturity is needed on all sides.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   June 18th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Um, dear Agnes,
Obama's mother was from Kansas. Sorry about that one dear.

If not Hillary....then McCain   June 18th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Yep, their positions certainly are the same, and her people can now be his people, because he agreed with her after she made her position clear in the debates, and on the campaign trail.

This guy is not original at all, and he would not have "positions" if it were for Senator Clinton.

Ron   June 18th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

OBAMA: "NAFTA no so bad". OH OH! Here comes the "politician" who was / is espousing CHANGE WE CAN BELiEVE IN.
Watch him wiggle; watch him squirm. The worm is turning!
Be careful what you wish for – you just might get it!

Informed voter from florida   June 18th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

That's because she don't want to talk to you fool. She's waiting for you to step on your **** and get booted back to Chicago.

BO smells good   June 18th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Obama is mature and experienced. He also has a proven record. And he is a war hero.

Obama All The Way   June 18th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

10 Things Hillary Needs To Tell Her Supporters:

1. I accept that I LOST fair and square.
2. The nomination was NOT STOLEN from me.
3. I did NOT WIN the popular vote based on the rules.
4. The DNC did not "select" Obama. Obama had more pledged delegates and the popular vote, so the DNC went with the will of the people.
5. Neither I nor Obama had enough pledged delegates to win the nomination, so we BOTH NEEDED superdelegates to put one of us over the top. In fact, in order for me to have won, I needed twice as many superdelegates as Obama.
6. Obama ran a superior campaign to mine.
7. The better candidate won.
8. Anyone who votes for McCain despite the fact that he is against everything I stand for is no supporter of mine.
9. Anyone who votes against Obama because he is black is no supporter of mine.
10. Barack Obama will be the next POTUS.

Susan from Scotts Valley   June 18th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

If these are real Obama supporters on these blogs, please stop criticizing the Clinton supporters. They care as deeply as you do.

If these are real Clinton supporters and you support McCain who has absolutely nothing in common with Clinton, then please ask yourself whether it's worth the cost of having him in office just because you're angry. And why did you support Clinton in the first place, if you're willing to sacrifice everything she stood for. Obama may not have the experience in Washington that McCain has but we know where McCain stands and it's not for women.

If it's actually McCain supporters on these blogs trying to stir things up, everyone else please realize you don't really know who is posting here.

Susan

Agnes   June 18th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

This is what I found on Google:
Obama was born on August 4, 1961, at the Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Obama, Sr., of Nyangoma-Kogelo, Siaya District, Kenya, and Ann Dunham, of Wichita, Kansas. His parents met while both were attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a foreign student.[3]

NW   June 18th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

for those of you who said that senator obama is a rookie, at least he is smarter than you guys, a brilliant man that he could fix any kinds of problems the country face than McCain and who ever you stated.

Without Clinton Obama Can't Win   June 18th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

The bottom line is Obama knows he cannot win without Hillary Clinton and unless he puts her on the ticket he's chances aren't going to be great. He needs someone who understands the issues and that's Hillary Clinton!!

D.J.   June 18th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

May the theme be unity…and if I may I'd like to introduce a new term for all who are not Afro Americans, Asian Americans, Latin Americans…Euro Americans.

Priscilla for Obama   June 18th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Obama is not inexperienced and naive, MCCAIN is OLD and OUT-OF-TOUCH!!! McCain is too old for the job of presidency and he is not all that intelligent.

jm from sc   June 18th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

The McCain supporter who poses under the name of Clinton/McCain sounds like he just got back from Mars.

Sen. Obama has shown better judgement than both Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain. He had the ability to see through George Bush and voted against the war. He also saw through the political pandering regarding the gas tax holiday. The professional economists agreed with Sen. Obama. He has the wisdom and the knowledge to run this country like we have never seen before. First of all, he has the know how to put the right people in the right places to get the job done. Most of all, he has sense enough to seek God before trying to make crucial decision.

The only thing Hillary had on Obama is that she is a bigger liar. Don't forget Bosnia and the Columbian deal. Don't forget the McDougals during the Clinton administration. If Mr. McDougal had not died, I doubt Hillary would have been able to run for president at all. He was the star witness to testify against them.

The funny thing is , people keep saying that Obama is just speeches; the thing is, what are the rest of the candidates doing? Every president we have had in the past started out speaking to the American people. When he is president, the things he has spoke about will translate into action.

Obama 08!!!

Agnes   June 18th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Can this be verified please, I believe it is of the upmost importance.
From:
Bayou Joe June 18th, 2008 12:36 pm ET
Question for CNN or any other lawyers on these blogs.

Is Barak Obama legally qualified to be President of the United States, According to the records, Barak Obama was not born in the United States and only his mother was a United States citizen at the time.

A person born of only one U.S. citizen abroad does not qualify for authomatic citizenship at birth unless the parent has resided in the United States for the past ten years prior to his birth and those years were after that person attained the age of 16 yrs. old. Barak's mother was 16 or 18 at the time of his birth and she had no resided in the United States the required 10 years. Thus Barak is not
a natural born citizen as the consitution requies.

Lauren   June 18th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

oh vic……………you are so clueless, i back obama 100% its time for a change.

JED   June 18th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Does it matter if or when the senators speak? Obama can win the election with or without Hillary. People care more about solving the issues in their lives!

Bubba   June 18th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

if he picks HRD as his VEEP nominee, he's finished.

Michelle   June 18th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

More importantly, when will the media start to vet Obama?

Just for starters, Obama has a lackluster record in the Illinois and US Senate.

When will the media take a look at such important issues?

Response Sarah   June 18th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Sounds like Sarah is "bitter" Hillary promised to do all she could to get Obama elected, so Sarah let it go!! Move on!!! Move up!!! Jess, stop harboring anger towards someone you only know through the media. Become a free thinker, don't be designed by the meda.

Linda   June 18th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Senator Clinton underestimated Senator Obama but worse she underestimated the American people. She is the one with the poor judgement. If you want this crazy war to end and health care for everyone you won't vote McCain.

JOYCE   June 18th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

you people are pathetic, hillary lost
for your health let it go
she could still be vp
barack said yesterday she will be on the front line come nov. working beside him now what else does that mean
look just get over it she lost 1st spot fair.

Seth in Jacksonville, FL   June 18th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Let's all get along!

People have Long Memories   June 18th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Funny that Clinton supporters think Obama's loss would put Hillary in Whitehouse next term. People are not that stupid. They know what Clintons are upto. She has no backers left in her own party. Clintons only know how to look after themselves at any cost. Having made millions, it is a bit rich that they claim to fight for working class America. The way Bill has treated his marriage and affairs including Monica Lewinsky, it is hard to see how Hillary can claim to stand for common woman. They will say and do anything to get elected whether its Sniper fire or Gas Tax Holiday. It is time for real change in American politics. Go Obama 08

Another Obama Mama   June 18th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Whatever! She misspent her money with the scary "who do you want to answer the phone at 3:00 am ads and slogans that only she and McCain were qualified and patriotic. Now she wants us to help her with her finances. She had all the advantages in the world and could not even balance a check book. Please spare me.
I personally have heard and had enough of Hillary.

Tell the truth   June 18th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

so ture but some Hilliary support was not voting on issues. They do not care about Hilliary either. If McCain is presdient do you think she will get her health care plan or give him advise. Answer is no. People vote for issues that like Hilliary will vote for Obama. People who vote at of anger probaly will vote for McCain which is ok with me. I voting Obama because I like his view and by the way they do not change everyday like McCain. Is McCain pro life or proice choice? is he for Driling or not? Is he for the Bush tax plans or not? McCain does not know his own views.

Anita from Arizona   June 18th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

And you excepted other voters to listen to Clinton when her own supporters don't?? Yeah, ok.

LD   June 18th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

She's behind him 100%…..as soon as he helps her pay-off her campaign debt.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 18th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

McCain is a parrot, repeating everything not only what Hillary says but what anyone says whether is right or wrong. And guess what, most of the time it's wrong and he has to flip flop all over the place. This parrot, McCain, is dangerous to our national security and our national economy.

dorothy   June 18th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Barack Obama, is such an intelligent person with respect for all, but I still do not trust Hillary Clinton, or Bill Clinton, she is continuely making statements that do not line up with her ACTION!

Beware Barack Obama!

djg

vic nashville,Tn   June 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I don't care what you talk or not
For me Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Hillary loves John   June 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

What was that again? Oh yeah, "I would bring a wealth of foreign policy experience to the White House, Sen. McCain would bring a wealth of foreign policy experience to the White House, and Sen. Obama gave a speech in 2002."

Michael C   June 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hey Sarah,

How is the rookie slipping? He continues to add to his lead.

Lynn   June 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

I agree with Tejano, Sarah and FactCheck. I could not have said it any better.

Theresa   June 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

The audacity of HOPELESSNESS. I thought he is an inspiring leader who supposedly smart enough to have his own idea to improve foreing policy.

Jim from IL   June 18th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Welcome to Hillary the new Obama Girl!

FactCheck   June 18th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

> The only difference is that Clinton has good judgement and Obama
> has very very poor judgement.

Waah… wahh.. I want my mommy! Boo hoo!!

sarah   June 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

of course there is not much difference in their positions… he copied everything she said. the rookie is slippin and needs the heavy hitter to bail him out. way to go DNC, hello president mccain

Tejano   June 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Every utterance by Obama, now becomes a story. What next. He stops for a burger at Burger King and we have to know that too.

Clinton/McCain   June 18th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Right. Policy differences between you and Clinton are small. The only difference is that Clinton has good judgement and Obama has very very poor judgement.

Vato   June 18th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Obama welcome all on board.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 18th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Good I hope she can help with her mean campaign backers.

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