June 24, 2008
Posted: 09:29 AM ET

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Clinton is appealing for help in paying of her debt in a new Web video.
Clinton is appealing for help in paying of her debt in a new Web video.

(CNN) — Her presidential bid may have ended two weeks ago, but Hillary Clinton is still on the hunt for campaign cash.

The New York Democrat is well over $20 million in debt, nearly half of which Clinton loaned herself personally earlier in the year when her campaign was virtually broke and faced life-or-death primary contests.

Watch: What went wrong for Clinton?

When it comes to recovering her personal loan, it's a race against the clock.

Under campaign finance laws spearhead by current presumptive Republican nominee John McCain, Clinton must pay herself back before the party's convention in late August, or else she is only allowed to receive $250,000.

Earlier: Clinton postpones debt repayment

In an e-mail to supporters earlier Monday afternoon, Clinton says she "has something I want to say," and directs readers to a Web video in which she says "Today, I still need your help."

Text next the video reads: “By helping us pay off our campaign debt, you’re not just helping Hillary elect a Democratic president and grow our majority in Congress. You’re making it possible for her to work as hard as she can on the issues we care about.”

Clinton also continued to praise onetime rival Barack Obama, saying she knows the Illinois senator shares the same goals as she.

The Obama campaign is reportedly open to helping Clinton raise money to pay off her lingering campaign debt, though no agreement has been announced yet. Under campaign finance laws, the Obama campaign is not allowed to retire Clinton's debt directly. (Cafferty: Should Obama help Clinton pay off her debt?)

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Becky   June 23rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

The first comment reads "obama had better figure out a way to pay it." What a brat! Hillary got herself into her own debt, and *if* Obama helps her she should be thankful!!!

Truth B Told   June 23rd, 2008 9:23 pm ET

People in Ohio are on food lines and Mrs. Clinton needs help??? LOL What a joke!!! The Clinton's still have 80 MILLION in the bank!!! Hey Bill time to bring home the Beacon AGAIN!!!! Welcome to the Big Leagues Mrs. Clinton! This is a small taste of what THE PEOPLE go thru every day in this country! You will be ok GOOD LUCK

Becky   June 23rd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I'm glad she's backing Barack Obama. But I have to mention that her not being able to run a successful campaign financially is another reason by Hillary is not the nominee, when the #1 issue in the general election is the economy right now. And McCain recently said that he knows nothing about economics!?!?!

However, if Hillary was the nominee I'd be voting for her in November because there's *no way* I'd vote for McCain! Are you kidding me?? He wants to continue to give the rich and big corporations tax breaks. And yet the republicans are afraid of being taxed more. Well, have the republicans say they'll stop giving tax breaks to the rich, then. That'd be a start.

Bob   June 23rd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

GOOD FOR HER!!!
It's just more of the same with her…will not listen to anybody, just does what she wants even when there is no hope. She does the same in office…no matter what the people say she does it HER way, after all…SHE KNOWS WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU BETTER THAN YOU DO, RIGHT? Obviously she didn't learn a lesson from her so-called failed "health plan". It was such a mess it didn't even get off the ground but she wouldn't admit she was done there either! She needs to go away for good…her AND Bill, lying, thieving SOB's, BOTH of them.

Kathi G.   June 23rd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

her supporters would have no problem helping to pay it off, if it didn't benefit obama.

Sam   June 23rd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

She thought she could just BUY the Presidency….wow was she wrong. Now it's pleeeeez, Mr. Obama. buy me off.

What a pair of losers.

Bill   June 23rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

HaHaaaaa…. Was'nt she buring money in Soth Dakota, Montana and Puerto Riko?

oil rules   June 23rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

If she OWES that much, I guess a lot of ad agencies and TV stations are going to get left holding the bag, so to speak. And if Nobama's camp can not help 'directly', does that mean there is some back door way to help circumventing the intent of the rule? Sounds typical to me, I thought she said he was unqualified anyway, why is she backing him now? She lied before or she is lying now, you make the choice.

Gerry M   June 23rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

I think that Senator Obama will help Senator Clinton retire her campaign debt as a way to soften the blow of her loosing the primary and to enlist the help of the Clinton supporters that he will need in November. Senator Obama seems to have hit upon a means of generating considerable amounts of campaign cash. I think he will share some of it with Senator Clinton and thereby heal the Democratic Party in preparation for the November winner take all Electoral College election.

Yvette, Austin, Texas   June 23rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Excuse me! Why are we being asked to pay HER DEBT?? We are all responsible for paying for the debts we incurred. Again, excuse me, do not understand why she isn't doing the same. What happened to the 18 million who supported her? If she won't accept responsibilty, it seems those people should help her out. While I do feel very sorry for the small vendors that she still owes payment, I didn't support her. And, I really am not in favor of paying for expenses that she irresponsibily incurred.

Ken Curry   June 23rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

I used to vote Republican, but now I support Barack Obama. I've see the ill-fated and misguided deceptions from within the Republican party and I can tell you that America cannot afford A 3rdBush term by giving McBush executive reign. I'll vote for Obama, although I'd vote for Bob Barr if I really thought he could win.

As for Hillary, I would NEVER vote for you, but my check is in the mail to you for your debts.

One ex-Navy man for Obama………Be a patriot stand up to John McBush and avoid a Middle-east fire ball !!!!!!!!!

John   June 23rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Unlike most Americans, Hillary Clinton can actually afford to put out $20 million and not come anywhere close to going into debt.

The average American is IN DEBT. And she wants to use OUR money to bail HER out?

Excuse me, but this seems ethically questionable. She took the risk, with her own money, and it didn't pan out. She can afford it, ALL of it.

PS for all you dems still whining about the DNC's decisions in Florida and Michigan: Had Hillary recieved ALL of the delegates and Obama none, he still would have had more. Are you forgetting that Hillary herself SIGNED an agreement that the delegates would not count–AT ALL?! She only changed her position when it was to her advantage. Had it been Obama needing those delegates, you can bet she would have been arguing for their exclusion.

Let's leave our bitterness, and quit digging in the graveyard of the past. Move on already!!

Jeff - South Bend IN   June 23rd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

She dumped that $12million into her campaign after she was down pretty big to Obama. What did she think would happen to it? The Clinton's have made $109million in 8 years since leaving the White House – hard to have sympathy for them.

Link   June 23rd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Wow… 20 million? That money can go to better use than to Hildog…

Tammy - KCMO   June 23rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

I have a hard time feeling sorry for someone that didn't know when to quit before she got this far into debt. I have no problem with the party helping pay off her debts except for the monies she personally loaned to her campaign to continue a lost cause. She should have managed her campaign and finances better.
I don't know if the people that continue posting on here in support of Hillary are actual supporters or Republicans out to cause a division in the Democratic party, but if you are supporters of Hillary then you should be helping her out.

Grace   June 23rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

I am under the impression that we each create debt and are responsible for same. I do not understand the concept that running for a political office entitles you to FREE money.
If you can't do the time, don't do the crime……

Double HAHAHA!

Teresa, Georgia   June 23rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Towards the end, Hillary knew she was in debt but she loaned her campaign money to continue the race and, she kept spending as if there was no tommorrow. Where was her plan "B"? In today's poor economy, how can she ask for help when we can barely manage to make ends meet ourselves?

Judy   June 23rd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Wow! – Clinton needs money to pay her bills. Maybe now she knows what the rest of American families are going through. I doubt it though.

Closely Watching   June 23rd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Well said Biff~by all means, where are all the PUMAS and HRC "boo hoo hoo our candidate got blackballed by the DNC and we are still 100% behind you girl!" supporters when the multi-millionaire ex-candidate needs their MONEY to help her out of debt?

If this does not open the eyes of you Hillary supporters as to what kind of person you are still lamenting for, then I for one would rather that you either stay home or vote for McCain come Election Day because you are not in touch with reality~

Obama '08~real change we can believe in.

cb01420   June 23rd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

What the heck is she thinking. Why should the American people give her money just to get herself clear of debt. She choose to risk her money in a risky venture. America this is worst than the CEO of Enron stealing from Enron's Employees. Hillary go back to NY and stay. You will not get one penny from this American

a voter in New York   June 23rd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

I wouldn't give her a dime even with todays inflation making it worth less than a penny.
She put the money in her campaign herself. She lost PERIOD.

This is typical Clinton. She couldn't manage her campaign finances, screwed everyone that she contracted with for their money, now she looks to us to help her.

Just imagine what she would have done if elected and how fast she would have burned through taxpayer money and then who would bail us out?

Jake   June 23rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

You've got to be kidding! Hillary wants America to pay for her stupidity? I think it's time she met reality. It's time she starts loosing a few nights sleep worrying if she's going to be able to make the mortgage payment, put food on the plates, and pay the credit cards.

Maybe she can auction off some of her pants suits or rent out some rooms in her mansion.

Smith - Asheville, NC   June 23rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

I'm willing to help a little with her debt even though I'm an Obama supporter. She took a gamble and lost, and I can respect that. What I can't respect are these Hillary supporters saying they were cheated. She lost fair and square. They knew the rules about Michigan and Florida when they started. If you choose to let a Republican win (either out of not voting or voting for) who is anti-abortion and will stack the supreme court to overthrow Roe vs Wade, then that's your choice. A poor one, but you are free to do that.

JC   June 23rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

If I have to put in some money to keep here out of the news from begging for money, I will. Why is a rich woman begging for money anyway.

Barack was elected by our votes. Any Hillary supporter who says it was stolen is stupid. More Votes, More Delegates, And More States. Which part of the win are you guys (mostly women) not seeing?

Relax, Hillary paved the way for women to get further. There will be another woman. Just a better one than her.

Josh   June 23rd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

She should have stopped the race right after her loss in North Carolina. Her colleagues, friends and others had also advised her to quit but she was not willing to listen. Her poor judgement didn't allow her to forsee the consequence. She needs to deal with it.

RosaCA   June 23rd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

To Obama underhanded… you are really a sick person. Hillary KNEW how much she was spending and chose to ignore the eventuality.

luis   June 23rd, 2008 9:11 pm ET

So the message from her is "I did not win so I want my money back"

like a friend of mine said "she is greedy not only with the elections but with this too" people gave enough to help her go thru all this process, did not winn and now wants more money from americans that are struggling, with lost of jobs, economy so bad, low salaries, what else she wants from us our homes too. enough is enough

Righteous Metal Broad   June 23rd, 2008 9:10 pm ET

My goodness, she looks like she's lost weight, and not the good way either.

I see no reason why Obama should pay off her debts for her. I am sure, if the tables were turned and Obama lost the nomination and was in debt, no one would bat an eye in his direction.

If you run for president, you should be responsible enough to clean up your own mess.

It would be nice if Obama helped her raise money, but no one should demand that he foot the bill. Is is not his responsibility.

Susan J   June 23rd, 2008 9:09 pm ET

The fact is that Hillary ran a very fiscally irresponsible and disorganized campaign. That's why she lost! She was deep in debt by the time she bowed out of the race. If that's the way she's going to run our government, then she's not fit to be President.

Jack   June 23rd, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Are you kidding me? With Hillary and Bill still living the high life. Let ol' Slick Willy pay for her debt.

Pete   June 23rd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

O.K. Clinton supporters put your money where your mouth is. Instead of Obama hating help your girl pay her debt…NOW!

K of TX   June 23rd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

I hope she can retire her debt soon. I believe her to be a better politician than her campaign framed her.

Sam69   June 23rd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

If all the 18 million crack drop 1.5dollars then her problem will be over.

Chris   June 23rd, 2008 9:05 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter that appreciated her run…

however I believe the law shouldn't allow candidates to go into debt. It doesn't hurt them, it hurts the vendors that supplied them during the primary – which now "might" be paid by insurance companies "if" they're insured – thus our high insurance rates everywhere because or irresponsible spending =/

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Cody S. - Montgomery, AL   June 23rd, 2008 9:05 pm ET

How about, no way?

You are the one that spent beyond your means.

You are the one that remained in a race when all signs were pointing in Obama's favor.

Why not just write this off as a bad trip to Vegas and get back to the Senate and do the job you were elected to do?

What a slap in the face! I rent an apartment and am struggling to save for my far-distant retirement, and you want me to chip in and help you (a multimillionaire) pay off a campaign debt that you created?

The nerve.

Cathy in MD   June 23rd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Do what you must, Hillary. Just don't touch my donations to the Obama campaign.

Dave V.   June 23rd, 2008 9:03 pm ET

As a former professional in the lecture industry I know that Bill commands up $125k per speaking engagement. Hillary being the 1st woman to stand a chance for presidency could possibly get a similar retainer. Plus the contract for the book and other perks the point hear is that Hillary shouldn't have much problem paying off the campaign tab. Are her supporters responsible for the costs? Hardly.

IG   June 23rd, 2008 9:02 pm ET

When it was essentially impossible for her to get the votes needed for nomination, she continued to spend money instead of gracefully bowing out. This critically fractured the democratic party and may result in the loss of the most sure-thing election in decades. Now, she wants me, or her opponent to pay off the debt she accrued while selfishly doing all of this damage. Am I missing something?

frank   June 23rd, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Hillary, paid your old debt. How about our debt, morgate,pg&e, phone bill, car bill , credit card bill for each individual one like US who can help to paid? That why you are not COMMAND In Chief. Be grow up

john   June 23rd, 2008 9:02 pm ET

boo hoo , woe is me, poor pitiful me,when will i be loved. Give me a frigging break. I am sure she is struggling with her gas and food bills. I am sure she is wonering how she is going to be able to afford medical care. Makes me want to PUKE !!

DAN   June 23rd, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Hilary should just run as an independent, she would have alot of cash contributions from new and old supporters. If there was ever a time for a serious real third party it's now. Common Hillary !

Fact check   June 23rd, 2008 9:01 pm ET

All Hillary supports against Obama because of Florida and Michigan need a fact check.

Hillary Clinton LIED about Florida and Michigan. First she was all for punishing the states for breaking established party rules, said she'd take herself off the ballot in Michigan (as every other candidate did, Obama included) and then did the exact opposite. No surprise there, but these Hillary supporters complaining about DNC injustice are absolutely ridiculous and deluded. Hillary is on record denouncing Florida and Michigan, then she campaigned there and fought to have her votes count. She's a liar plain and simple about this issue and others (Bosnia, anyone?). How can anyone support her?

Nowhere Man   June 23rd, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Have Bill put a call into Dubai. They're always stupid enough to give him money. They've earned over $100M since leaving office, and now are groveling for help. Romney blew about $30-50M on his campaign and sucked it up, and ate it. The Clintons are a truly pathetic couple.

Cartney, GA   June 23rd, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Fiscal responsibility is critical for a Commander-in-Chief, especially with the current economic condition of the country. For those few Hillary supporters who cannot seem to get over their candidate losing, remember that the issues. Being a democrat is about more that a candidate, it is about issues and a set of beliefs. It is disturbing that people would follow a person instead of thinking independently and voting their interests. Money is not a large concern for me, but for the majority of democrats it is and Obama is simply the best choice when one thinks rationally like an adult and evaluates the issues.

DFoster Georgia   June 23rd, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I am and always have been an Obama supporter. With that said, I just don't understand the attitudes of these HRC supporters. Your candidate cared enough about you to spend her own money and keep campaining FOR YOU!! You all asked her to keep going, urging her to keep up the good fight. That fight ain't free folks!! She had to come out of her pocket because you wouldn't donate to her campain. And now you refuse to help her … WOW!!!

Homeless Need Help, not the Clintons   June 23rd, 2008 8:57 pm ET

I don't feel that someone who spends more then they have should be bailed out. Especially someone as rich at the Clintons with the ability to make many millions (how about a 100 million) over the next few years. No Hillary, you over spent, which goes to show how you would have governed. Just like my neighbor who is losing his house because he remortaged one time too many to buy excessive toys. He hasn't lost his job, he simply spent way too much than he is taking in. I don't feel sorry for either.

What a pathetic plea. Very sad Hillary….but no, I am not going to send you a check. Suck it up, don't eat out as much. Like the rest of us have to do.

Kelley   June 23rd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

As a campaigner for Obama I am sending my weekly 10.00 donation to Sen Clinton. She is a supporter of the Democratic party . She was not the nominee I wanted but I respect her as a politician. This isn't much but I hope it helps

lol   June 23rd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

people who spend money on her is an idiot

George Welch   June 23rd, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Let her pay off her own bills. Where was her "value added" in becoming a multi- millionaire on a Senators salary in the first place? I can't believe she thinks hard working Americans should return her 11 mil to her bank account. And probably with interest.

Juanita   June 23rd, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Seems to me that all her die-hard supporters are not so die-hard after all. If they believed in her so much, surely she'd be out of debt by now? Oh….but of course, that would mean 'truly' supporting her, not just with lip service, but with their pocketbooks…clearly that's just a little to much to ask.

JOYCE   June 23rd, 2008 8:53 pm ET

come on people
lets show her how we obama supporters are good sportsmanship
and care for other people
lets all help her so she can help obama. they ned to help each other. so to help her is to help him. lets out do her so called supporters
give ,give give

Allen from Illinois   June 23rd, 2008 8:53 pm ET

An emphatic NO!

matt   June 23rd, 2008 8:52 pm ET

She forced obama to drain his war chest by prolonging the primary after she lost. She deserves to be in debt.

Rick   June 23rd, 2008 8:51 pm ET

She should learn the hard way what many others are going through. Spend within your means. I can't believe people will actually be suckered into giving the $109 million woman money. With this type of fiscal management, it's a good thing she blew a sure thing.

Bob Stephens   June 23rd, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Hey Hillary, do what the Republicans do. Just have the Fed print up some worthless money and stick it in your bank account. That is how they have been running our government for the last 7+ years.

Jason   June 23rd, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I have no ill will toward Hillary, but I strongly believe that the portion of the debt that consists of loans from her and Bill's own personal fortune ought to be their loss to take and shouldn't be recouped by the voters. It was her decision to run for President and her decision to pour that much of her own money into her campaign. It's not as if all the people out there who donated to a losing campaign are getting THEIR money back, so why should she get the money back that she herself poured into her own campaign?

thomas edision   June 23rd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

you arragont bity i supported you and now your asking for americans to help you get out of debt. Mcain is looking better every day.

Bernard Profitendieu   June 23rd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

she lent her money to a bad credit risk – herself!, she should suffer the consequences

…(and she'll still have $80 million left over, so I'm not going to cry, yet)

say "NO" to HIllary's money grab!!

Joyce   June 23rd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I think she should just suck it in and take her losses, she and Bill can always write another book, make speeches and in no time at all they will pay themselves off. Most folks have enough trouble buying gas for their cars and food for their children, we shouldn't have to worry about the Clinton's and their debts.

Republican for Obama   June 23rd, 2008 8:46 pm ET

I tend to agree though, she stupidly spent money on a campaign long after the experts had identified her loss (3 months prior to her finally 'getting it').
She is worth over $100 million and made the absolute moronic decision to keep on spending despite her inevitable defeat. She should pay it, and just consider it a 'stupidity tax'.

Obama '08

Suzie   June 23rd, 2008 8:46 pm ET

I still can't believe that Clinton has convinced so many people in this country that she is even capable of running a Wendy's, much less one of the most powerful nations on the planet. At least we're realizing this after she lost the Democratic bid. As for the $20 million, is she seriously asking the same people that already donated to her campaign to donate again because she drove herself into the ground by staying too long at the party? I hope I'm not the only one out there that recognizes this.

ace   June 23rd, 2008 8:46 pm ET

sad Clinton supporters still feeling the pain from her lost! Obama dont need your support to win. Hillary needs to pay her own debt. She made it! You guys are sore losers,lmao! get over it because the race is over losers

Ken   June 23rd, 2008 8:45 pm ET

This is very sad, Just imagine having to swallow that lump of pride in her throat; to have to run a national ad to help her die hard fans and loyal folowers to help out with something she has.The money.For Obama the guy she threw the kitchen sink at; her campaign ran Obama's a muslim propaganda is helping her with her debt, but not her HRC we vote MCCain, So when I hear that a proud democrat is not going to support Obama;;; I cringe. Stop being so selfish and give your runner-up so money.

Va Voter   June 23rd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Face it. She's a multimillionaire Senator (is there any other kind ?) who financed her campaign out of her own pocket, and now wants the "little people" to pay because she had too much pride to quit when it was obvious the race was lost. The Clinton's still have millions, which I doubt most of the poor, flooded folks in the midwest do – I'd rather see my money go to them. As for her being "robbed" of the nomination – the rules the party has were largely pushed thru BY the Clintons, FOR her benefit. That it just so happened that someone played the game better is just too rich. We've had enough of Clinton's and Bushes for the next 100 years.

Brad, SC   June 23rd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

SHE lent HERSELF money, and is asking ME to help HER pay it back? That can't be right?

Its on my list, Hil.

1. Buy Gas to get to Work
2. Pay off my Mortgage
3. Buy food to put on the table
…….

1,938,459,029.. Help the Rich

Terry Richmond, Va.   June 23rd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I'll help her if she uses some of her personal millions to pay off my mortgage. She is so pathetic…

Anonymous   June 23rd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

She should have done what every other candidate that runs out of money and is far behind in a race does: quit with some dignity.

Paula M.   June 23rd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I am a Obama contributor. It would not have been hard for me to understand Obama helping Clinton pay off her debt but for the extremely negative campaign she conducted against Obama. So many of the negative remarks by her, such as implying that Obama is not ready to be President, fanning the flames about Rev. Wright, and having the scary 3:00am call plus putting Osama Bin Laden in another negative add against Obama gives me pause. I don't think it is appropriate for Obama to help her out with his contributions from 1,500,000 donors. He is, now, having to deal with the backlash of all those negative ads because they added fuel to the fire for McCain. Obama is having to spend extra money to offset these ads during the general campaign. Clinton might have to file for bankruptcy or take a loan out from Bill's library fund.

rich   June 23rd, 2008 8:42 pm ET

One can argue Hillary knew that her chances of getting the nomination was slim to none as way back as March of 2008, yet she still spent money like a drunken sailor. I say let her dig into her and Bills 109 million stach. Many of us are hurting finacially under the Bush economy. I say Hillary, suck it up. You can afford it. The majority of us can't.

Vig   June 23rd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

And she will get it! I will be contributing tonight and again if she needs it. I will be writing in Hillary Clinton's name as my choice on the November ballot and so can everyone else and it will be counted. Let's get those 18 million voters to write in her name – Hillary for President – we need a backbone in the White House. Hail Hillary!!!

Ilene MI   June 23rd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Her supporters need to put out. We have listened to their mouths all these months and read their nasty posts. Hey Hillary people. Your girls wants your money!!!! She wouldn't be in debt if you paid for everytime you opened up your mouth. Pay up!!!!

4 THE CONSTITUTION   June 23rd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

When her "supporters" that are a pact agaisnt Obama maybe the real supporters of Hillary (ones now supporting Obama as she requested) will feel like helping her -it would help if her husband would get over himself, too. If they don't help the party win – we shouldn't help them.

Keith in CA   June 23rd, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Thousands have lost their homes due to flooding, millions are out of work with layoffs occurring almost daily, home forclosures, rising food costs, gas at over four dollars a gallon… For some reason, I just can't feel sympathy for a multi millionaire trying to recoup her losses. It would be like giving money to a losing gambler in Vegas. Maybe little Johnny Whatshisname in Kentucky has another bicycle and some more video games he can sell. I'll fax her a tissue.

ACFX   June 23rd, 2008 8:40 pm ET

She borrowed recklesslessly when everyone, including her, knew she could not win the delegate count.
Now she has the nerve to ask us to bail her out?
All I know is when the rest of us borrow money, we have to pay it back ourselves – so should she!

Thee, Los Angeles   June 23rd, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Hahaha…I can't believe she's begging for money. She needs to get a cardboard and scribble the words…"Hungry, will work for food!".

I'm still amazed how HRC supporters are still crying on these posts. First of, we don't care if you vote for Obama or not. We don't need any of you bitter Americans, who cling to their guns and religions. Go ahead and vote McSame for all I care.

Obama '08

Eric   June 23rd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Henry Spencer……..Why don't you keep your money. No need in giving grudling.

I will donate again to her campaign.

Austin, TX   June 23rd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

If she ended her campaign when she should have, maybe she wouldn't be in debt right now?

Anonymous   June 23rd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

I believe if someone can't control their own personal debt. How is a person to manage USA's money if they can't complete their own debt.

chnyock   June 23rd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

way to go girl!
clinton can simply raise her speaking fee and write a new book how the election was stolen from her and she'll have a windfall

libertad   June 23rd, 2008 8:36 pm ET

We should help her pay off her campaign debts. She could have kept her campaign going into the convention, throwing the party into disarray in the process. Instead, she has fully endorsed Obama and is willing to work to help him get elected. Plus, the long primary has in fact only strengthened our candidate and his organization. Hillary is a strong leader who will continue to work toward improving our country, and she continues to deserve our support and respect.

John Smith   June 23rd, 2008 8:36 pm ET

If ONLY she had listened and dropped out when she was told to do so!! Well, let those "bitter" supporters who were urging Hillary to keep running stand up and help her pay off these bills; they are part of that failure! They claim to have the solutions; now, there you have it!

Indeed, I did support Hillary early in the process, but I was realistic enough to listen and move my support when it was "clear" that the "math" was against her.

Let those who pushed Hillary and her EGO to go blowing tons and tons of money on a loosing cause help her out now!

li   June 23rd, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Even she no nomination and living in mansion ,She have 100 millions more dollar and still pushing poor peoples to pay her, she so selfish,to many dumb suckers around her

Pepou   June 23rd, 2008 8:35 pm ET

To "To clarify" : For God's sake, I am sick and tired of hearing the endless tirade of 'Obama stole the election, he is not worth it, etc … Fine. Vote for McCain if you wish but don't ask Obama supporters for help in covering Hillary's debt. Why don't YOU send her $$$ ? Obama's votes are not for sale.

To" to clarify"   June 23rd, 2008 8:34 pm ET

"to clarify"

Honestly there is no need to clarify anything. We no longer CARE OK??? The reality is we no longer even talk about it anymore. We have moved on. I for one used to get worked up about this but after I heard a 8 year old child say how childish it all sounded it snapped me back to reality. Stop whineing, stop yelling at the Sunrise…it WILL rise anyway. It just makes you look….well….Kind of nuts.

That is all.

functor   June 23rd, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Those 18 million sore losers may vote for McCain. But they better drop a penny in her pocket before Election day.

bill in pa   June 23rd, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Can you imagine the increased debt this country would have if she won? She needs a tin cup and a street corner.

Lee - NC   June 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Really too funny… Maybe Obama could pay hillary a comission on every HRC diehard that she converts to the real Deomocratic Presidential Candidate. Quid pro quo. Otherwise, maybe hillary should contact one of those TV ads – that promise to have you debt free in 36 months (?)

Sheri   June 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Why did Hillary do this to herself? Why did she get in debt? She should have had plan B when she lost all those SUPER TUESDAYS. A very poorly run campaign that lost 11 states in a row. WHO should pay her debt? Surely not us supporters. She should have dropped out of the campaign long before this debt ever took place. Hillary made her own debt and should be responsible to pay it.

Patty   June 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

She is responsible for her own debt, you play you pay!

Janyouerry   June 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

My preferences in the recent Democrat primary notwithstanding, how could ANYONE who proposed to run this country not be able to manage her own campaign expenditures? She's a great lady and
an inspiring politician, but her campaign management skills were
frightening. Having said that, I do think Obama should help her retire
this debt….which can be attributed as much to ego as to her listening to people who could count neither dollars nor delegates. Still love her!

Paige, NC   June 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

You know as Clinton repeatedly had major debt problems throughtout this primary, I thought to myself, 'Is this how she would run our country?'. She ran a poorly organized campaign and no candidate that has ever campaigned in a primary has had this kind of debt at the end of the primary. And, if she had 18 million voters, why didn't you all contribute to her campaign? Why aren't you now? Hmm…

And, for all of you that are pro-Hillary, then get behind her and donate and stop whining and complaining. This was her election to lose and she did it! But regardless, if you stand behind her then donate to her web-site.

Clemson 4 Obama   June 23rd, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Like Jack said his name is Barrack Obama not Bank of America where are the Puma people, where are the 18 million cracks in the ceiling, if 18 million of her voters at least go a dollar a piece she will be half way there I didn't vote for her but I will be glad to give her my 2 quaters and 10 dimes, I did not like the way she painted Obama as being unelected my mom always said you don't bite the hand of someone that may have to feed you, Obama supporters get that money you saved for that gas tax holiday and help Hillary.
PAY
US
MONEY
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

PAY
US
MONEY
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

aware   June 23rd, 2008 8:31 pm ET

If the arrogant, obfuscating user and extreme left-wing Obama wants to unite his party, he will retire Hillary's debt!

I won't hold my breath! It all depends on how much is in it for him! :(

Barack 2008!!   June 23rd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

LOLOLOLOL. She should've done a better job managing her finances. She spent money she didn't have only because she couldn't fathom the idea of losing to a Black man, now she wants average Americans to help pay her debt? Are you kidding me? Shame on us for even considering putting this imbecile in the White House.

IndependentGA   June 23rd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I think its insane. It's her fault. When she lost those 11 contest in a row, she should have gotten out of the race. If Obama had lost 11 straight, he would have ben forced out. But that's not the issue. Hillary should have dropped out. But she kept going, on and on. dividing the Democratic Party. Now she she wants the American people to bail her out. FOrget it! I could carelesss. I supported Huckabee. He lost so I guess I'll vote for myself.

Mcshame   June 23rd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

well we all need help no joke dont take it wrong way. Tell bush to get us cheaper gas than will help you. We still love you

m.   June 23rd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

"Text next the video reads: “By helping us pay off our campaign debt, you’re not just helping Hillary elect a Democratic president and grow our majority in Congress. You’re making it possible for her to work as hard as she can on the issues we care about.”

Is she saying that she won't work hard if the Obama does not pay her debt???

Alvaro Aguirre, KS   June 23rd, 2008 8:29 pm ET

I hope everybody goes to http://www.hillaryclinton.com and contribute to help her to pay off debt and for party unity as well. I used to be a hard-die Clinton supporter, but now I am on the Obama side. Let help Clinton to pay her debt off and move on with the Obama campaign. I am sure Hillary will campaing as hard as she can for Obama in places like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Florida. And many other states more in order to help elect Barack Obama to the presidency. Go Hillary, Go Obama…

Eric   June 23rd, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Am I missing something or did Sen. Clinton and her husband make $106 million in the last six years . . . . She stayed in the race–and ran up this deficit–long after anyone objective knew that she could not win.

alex123   June 23rd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

It appears Mrs Clinton still has plenty of supporters. Let them pay her debts. But first to all the companies who misguidedly supplied goods and services in the belief that they were dealing with a woman of integrity. Only when they are all paid should she start raking back her twelve mill.

PJA   June 23rd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Whine, whine, whine…………Hillary, are you running a litlle short on you checking account. Join the club!!
Maybe Bill could quickly write another book and send the proceeds to your account.

Chut Pata   June 23rd, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Obama supporters, primary session is over, please get over the primary mindset. Dont get angry on the messages of pubs pretending to be Hillary supporters and send in your $5 or $10. Let her know you are an Obama supporter and appreciate her support for Obama.

Obama '08, '12

John   June 23rd, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Did you read the last sentence in the article "underhanded?" Obama can not directly pay off her debt. Besides, is it his fault she loaned $10 million to the campaign? Did he win the primary unfairly? Get a life and hair's length of intellect.

Cheri   June 23rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

And now the rich are asking the middle income to help bail them out? And this with the economy and the housing market the way it is now – where is our "bail out?" Give me a break! Maybe she should abide by the simple rule of economics – if you don't have it, don't spend it. It was your decision to "loan" your failing campaign money. If you couldn't afford to "lend" it, then you shouldn't have done it. It is your responsibility to take care of this not the citizens. Plan your budget more wisely next time. Makes you wonder if she really is a wise choice for President – if she can't balance her campaing budget, how much worse off will we be with her in the White House?

Tony   June 23rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

AHAHAHAHAHAHA! I love it. Hillary supporters are ignorant enough to follow her every word (except when she told her people to begin supporting Obama, oddly enough), but also cheap enough to not help her get out of her debt. I guess it's par for the course for a stubborn Clinton homer.

george   June 23rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

If Hillary is left hanging on this debt – then I'm voting for McCain!

Obama is so confident of his fund raising capabilities that he's forsaken public financing – a method that was once a Democratic Party ideal!

This is a true test of "Unity". I contributed a lot to Hillary because she is a Democratic standard bearer; if Obama doesn't help now then I'm going "over the wall".

Hamburgler   June 23rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

So, let me get this straight. She wanted to run the country with the economy the number one issue? Thank God Obama won the nom. If she cannot manage her campaign funds, who in their right mind would think she could have managed the national budget? Oh, I forgot, Hillary has experience. pfffft

Winthorp   June 23rd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Yep. Obama needs Hilary more then she needs him. Do those words sound familiar. (snicker, chuckle)

Obama/ Clark 08

NickNas   June 23rd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

I may be wrong and I am not trying to be harsh but Hillary SPENT that money. She Directed its use and she ALONE decided to to stay in the Race as long as she did. She was Driven by ambition to the point of " Loaning" herself MILLIONS in the persuit of her goals.

So Explain to me please Just how is that different from the rest of us common slugs who have to pay OUR Bills even though we may make a bad decision from time to time?

Sketcher1   June 23rd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

As long as we are on the subject of paying back debt, I feel our government, which is out spending money on all sorts of extravagant items, should retire all of the debts of the American people. Basically, if the government can spend relentlessly and not have to pay it back, then neither the American people should have to pay back their debts.

Ben   June 23rd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

She went into debt to attack her parties nominee. Why would I help her pay it off? That's just rewarding bad behavoir.

Tjaye in LA   June 23rd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Is there anyone who still doesn't believe she has an inflated sense of entitlement?

And apparently so do her supporters.

obama=underhanded liar … YOU chose to support a woman who could not manage her budget and now YOU think Obama OWES her and you?? The only check YOU deserve is a Reality Check!

ralphmalph   June 23rd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Here's a quarter, call someone who cares…

MichelleSF   June 23rd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I'm SO GLAD I gave my $25 to Obama and not to a woman who can't balance her checkbook.

Talk about "RUNNING ON EMPTY!"

DM, Arlington TX   June 23rd, 2008 8:23 pm ET

I think that Hillary Clinton is a good women however I will start contributing to help her retire her debt once Bill Clinton campaign for Obama..

He must take back his fairy tell comment..

Once that is done I will really enjoy giving her money..

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   June 23rd, 2008 8:21 pm ET

NO!! She should have dropped out earlier when there was no chance that she could win. She was already in debt at that point, and just went further in debt, (yes, a crapshoot) and further divided the party. LET THE PUMA PEOPLE PAY OFF THE DEBT. Why should I send $$ to someone worth over 100 million. I'm hurting like everyone else, and if I have extra $$ it will go to Senator Obama. Actually, I just sent some on Saturday.

Still Hill Struck???   June 23rd, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Hey…Where are those 18 Milion crybabies who won't vote for Obama….unless he does this, does that, give Hill his money. Stop Your Whining!!!! If you really are committed to Hillary Clinton – put your money where your mouth is. Only an idiot would spend money they don't have….and you want someone like that running our economy??? Grow up and get a Clue.

Bill Brown (Dallas, TX)   June 23rd, 2008 8:19 pm ET

What utterly brazen arrogance this clown shows. She and her husband are the most contemptible politicians in American history. First, Bill set up a 'legal defense fund' so the American people could help him out with his legal bills (never mind that he now makes over $100 million a year).

Now, a woman who told us she was the 'most experienced' person for the job and who couldn't even run a debt free campaign for the nomination (imagine what damage she could do to the federal budget deficit)….has the audacity to ask for money and apply it to her ability to 'fight' for us?

Give US a break, Hill-billy.

jane   June 23rd, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I BELIEVE OBAMA SHOULD HELP PAY OFF HILLARY'S DEBT IF HE WANTS HER TO CAMPAIGN FOR HIM THERE IS NO REASON HE SHOULD GET A FREE RIDE WITH HER TRYING TO GET HER SUPPORTERS TO VOTE FOR HIM THAT IS NOT GOING TO BE AN EASY TASK . IF HE DOESN'T HELP HER THAN I THINK EACH OF HER 18,000,000 SHOULD DONATE $10 FOR HER TO RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT. I PERSONALLY HAVE VERY LITTLE MONEY BUT IF SHE DID RUN I WOULD FIND THE MONEY TO SUPPORT HER AS I DID FOR THE PRIMARY. OBAMA LEAD PEOPLE TO BELIEVE HE WAS CONSIDERING HILLARY FOR VP JUST TO GET THEM TO DONATE AND SUPPORT HIM. THAT IS ANOTHER BOLD FACE LIE

Jen   June 23rd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Thing is Democrat or Republican, I am voting for Obama… but she shouldnt have borrowed that much from herself on a failed campaign. We all knew she didnt have a snowball chance in hell after the first 5 Mil she loaned herself she should have stopped there. That was just plain stupid and it was her personal money (not like she is hurting)

noemi of reason   June 23rd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Hillary looks really bad in this pic. I do feel bad for her and her dreams of being President. I am an entire Obama supporter and I would never turn my back at a fellow Democrats. I am donating to the Clinton camp as much as I have donated to Obama so far: $350.

Democrats Unite.

AdamW   June 23rd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

She wanted to run the country but couldn't even manage her campaign financially. A president that gets 20 million in debt and can't pay it back? I thought we already had one of those.

Clinton owes 20 million and can't pay it and teh world is ok with that. I lost my job and fell behind on two mortgage payments totalling less than 4k (which I already paid) and the mortgage companies treat me like the scum of the earth refusing to refinance me. It's like when Trump went bankrupt. Apparently it's ok for rich people to mess up but not common people.

And Clinton wanted us to think she was one of us. Not at all. Neither is McCain. They don't know what it's like to struggle.
She should have to work to pay it back. All of these people that send her donations….how about helping to send kids to school, feeding the homeless or the needy? We have our priorities confused.

ck   June 23rd, 2008 8:17 pm ET

I find this VERT funny….

Imagine if the situation was different, and John McCain was in the same boat as Hillary.

Can you imagine the hate filled, self promoting event Hillary would create to chastise McCain for seeking financial help from the "common man" to pay his debt,

Especially since his wife has incredible multimillion $ income???? (remember her "husband" Bill makes millions annually)

Hillary Clinton is the biggest joke I have ever had the misfortue to see!!

Rich   June 23rd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

She ran up her campaign spending like her votes in the senate ( running up the federal deficit) Spend, spend, spend with no regard to revenues or other limitations.

Allen   June 23rd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Further, we will be happy to help her out with her debt. Obama supporters are not all wealthy, but we are all motivated to do something. Much more so than any supporters of any candidate in many, many years.

We can help her. Yes we can!

Obama '08!

g.r.r   June 23rd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Her debt shows that they ran her campaign like a republican; short-sighted and not a care about responsibility. I would also say that it shows that the dems selected a better candidate in Obama since he planned for a long campaign AND did it within a budget.

Charles   June 23rd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Can I send her a penny (1 cent) like you do when a waiter gives horrible service? Pennies for Hillary!

Pardon me sir, might you spare a penny for me campaign hangover?

The Truth   June 23rd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

And that is what we call "in an pickle"

How do you collect money to pay off a debt for a presidential campaign that you have aborted?

whew… that is gonna be a tough one

Loretta from California   June 23rd, 2008 8:14 pm ET

"under campaign finance law, the Obama campaign is not allowed to retire Clinton's dept directly?" Why not? Could you elaborate on this a little, CNN?

Don't get me wrong, Democrats who are in a position to contribute, should. I just believe we should all go to her website to make the donation.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!

GF   June 23rd, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Just have Bill provide his speaking services and Hillary will recoup what she's lost in no time.

JoAnn Pa.   June 23rd, 2008 8:14 pm ET

So she "gambled" and lost it all….I do it everyday with the Lottery. Maybe all you kind folks will send me some of your extra cash to bail me out?? Yeah right.

georgia   June 23rd, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Buying votes does get expensive. Obama is no more responsible for her debt than I am ! Have Bill pay it w/ NAFTA kick backs !!

kevin   June 23rd, 2008 8:14 pm ET

She stayed in the race after everyone told her to get out. Maybe she should have listened. Instead her head took her otherwise. Now she wants relief for her hedonism…. I say, write another book and maybe you'll catch up,

Phillip Bunn   June 23rd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

To Hell with Hillary. It's her debt, let her pay it. She knew her campaign was in peril and yet she continued to spend away. That's life. Pay you debts, deadbeat!!!

Chris -Toronto, Canada   June 23rd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

She should have dropped out in April instead of letting this drag on for so long and going deeper into to debt when she couldn't win. She will still have 80 million left if we don't give her a dime. Tough luck Hillary!!

David   June 23rd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

So you're a democrat who supported Hillary. She went negative and ran up a 20mil debt. Now the democratic party have 4mil in reserve vs the republican's 40-50mil. In the next several months she is going to ask you and her PAC donors to help her instead of the rest of the party. My question is how exactly is this doing anything to help elect more democrats and help her party. It was incredibly selfish to take the campaign negative to the extent she did and now here we go again.
I started the campaign fairly neutral but when she went negative my respect for her dropped and now it is gone. I do hope her supporters can find a way to continue to support her professed ideals and give money to the party or senate campaign of their choice even if they can support Obama

Michael   June 23rd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

too bad Hillary!, You still have 80 plus million. I don't feel exactly like you will be next to me in the bread line. Get a life, I am sure Bill will get that back in twenty speeches. Or maybe sell one of your two mansions. Hmm..just an idea.

Ron in Asheville, NC   June 23rd, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Dear Clarify,

You're right. In all honesty, I don't see the injustice.

max   June 23rd, 2008 8:10 pm ET

She is so disgusting, it was her choice to run such disgraceful campaign so I've a tip for her: call a Consumer Credit counseling organization, they might teach her how to manage her money.

JIM   June 23rd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

IT'S SAD WHEN HILLARY'S LOYAL SUPPORTERS WILL NOT HELP HER IN TIME OF NEED JUST GO'S TO SHOW YOU HOW GREATFUL THEY ARE AND OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE WILLING TO DONATE ON HER BEHALF. HER SUPPORTERS ARE STILL CRYING ABOUT INJUSTICE WHEN BOTH HILLARY AND OBAMA DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH VOTE TO PUT THEM OVER. NOW SHE IS NEED AND THEY ARE RUNNING TO McCAIN. THANK FOR NOTHING!!!!!!!!!

Michelle   June 23rd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

NO WAY .. NO WAY EVER .. do I think anyone should pay HER bills for her .. She should not even be in the senate .. how can she vote on programs and bills that cost money when she clearly has no clue about managing money .

sean   June 23rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

She was a lame duck senator. I dare one person to name me one thing she did for the state?

Now shes whinning about needing to get money back that she spent on her campaign?

Do I demand the casinos to give me back my money if i lost any?

She's a liar, a fraud and I can't believe the arrogance of her wanting people to give her money because she's in debt. Um, can't you get your husband to bail you out?

I seriously would not want her as my neighbor.

TheTruthHurts   June 23rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I know this had to be excruciatingly difficult for her. I could almost see it. I'm torn. I want to help her out and get this behind us, but I also want to see her supporters STEP UP and do it for her instead of Obama supporters like me.

AH   June 23rd, 2008 8:07 pm ET

If this was a sports game, obama and clinton have an advantage. because in the primaries (playoffs) they were roughed up and played through all the states til the end, on the other hand John McCain had it easy through out the rest of the primaries. In sports the team that has battle scars and is battle wore is the team that usually has the most heart to win.

IT'S YOUR DEBT   June 23rd, 2008 8:06 pm ET

How low can she go?

So let me get this straight, she wants Barack to pay for all those commercials that said negative things about him. Yeah, I get it–she gone.

MD   June 23rd, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Every PUMA claims the nomination was stolen from Hillary by the DNC, yet I hear no explanation or factual evidence of this. This even comes after the DNC gave Clinton the benefit of the doubt by seating Florida and Michigan. She donated money to her campaign, she can pay it off.

EAM   June 23rd, 2008 8:06 pm ET

No wonder she's supporting Obama, she needs the cash from his supporters as well….smart woman!

tony   June 23rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

To clarify,

Can you point out the rules in the Democratic primary that were unfair? Before the primary the Clinton supporters controlled the DNC (remember Hillary's overwhelming advantage in super-delegates at the start of the primary) and they wrote all of the rules of the primary.

Howard Roark   June 23rd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Hillary has proven to be a particularly gifted liar over the years. This time she lied to herself. Reminds of a Seinfeld episode, the one where George, referring to his habitual lying states, "if you really believe what you're saying is true, it's not really a lie." Well, HRC must believe all her lies, because she still refuses to accept reality, just like her deranged supporters.

FayeinCT   June 23rd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Mrs. Hillary Clinton you are a great lady. I support you 100%. I will be glad to keep sending you money as long as NONE of it goes to the DNC or the noname one.
It is going to hard to go on stage with a guy who lets his fans boo when your name is said.
You are better person than me, becuase there is NO way in hell I would take the stage with that man and even pretend like I was happy to be there.

tm   June 23rd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

hey so i ran up my credit card and even though my friends and family told me to stop, i continued. so now that its sky high – can i get you all to pay it off for me? freak.

Nypdblack   June 23rd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

This tells you when you have no money you cant shoot bullets at your enemy and think you can hire a lawyer when it is all over.

James   June 23rd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Speaking of Change, Hillary's "plight" isn't. Another multi-millionaire Democrat asking the public to bail her out of her self-created problems. Boo Hoo! Time to pay the piper!!!

s   June 23rd, 2008 8:01 pm ET

ummm…. OK?

randy   June 23rd, 2008 8:01 pm ET

in addiction this one pre view that shows that hilary clinton is not the lady for the job.that is why i am very happy on how obama run his campaign.

vote obama 08!

SD   June 23rd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Am I missing something here? Clinton supports are blaming Obama for this dept?

AT   June 23rd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

This is crazy. Senator Clinton is in all of this debt and people are finding a way to blame the Obama campaign. I am shcked that all of her supporters will not go to her web-site and give to her campaign. I am a supporter of Senator Obama and I have no problem supporting him. Where are the 18 million people that voted for her? Why don't you support your candidate? This is a mystery to me. To say that you will not support her because she is supporting Senator Obama is a cop-out. She did not manage her money and now she is in debt. I want to see a change in Wahington, I love Senator Obama!
Obama 08, 12

Rick in Chicago   June 23rd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Maybe Hillary will just change those pesky campaign finance laws too and get 50% of her money back .. you know, like when she got that 50% of the delegate vote from the two states that she PERSONALLY agreed SHOULDN'T COUNT before the primaries were held?

I mean … why let rules and laws get in the way of what you want?

Campaign Wishes & Caviar Dreams   June 23rd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Sure Hill, I think I have 20 million dollars stashed in my cookie jar somewhere. You can go home and eat your caviar; I'll take care of your bill–NOT.

Voter in Alaska   June 23rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I truly believe this person needs to pay her own bills . . . just like the rest of us are obligated to do. If you make a decision to spend money, be prepared to have a plan to pay it back. I am so thankful this is not the person that will be leading the Democratic Party through the election process into November as this is an in-your-face example of the financial mess she would have created.

California Voter   June 23rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

First of all, Clinton backers who will not vote for Obama are not stupid, spiteful, vindictive or racist. We're just old, uneducated, and poor — according to all the polls. The fact is, that we do not believe that Obama is experienced, honest, or has good judgment, and does not represent our core values! He's never explained why he and Michelle attended a black liberation church for 20 years and never heard Rev. Wright preach his words of hate and racism.
We've given to Clinton and will give to her again if for no other reason to shut up some of the hateful Obama supporters. Thank you.

Al   June 23rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Gee, I wonder if she cannot pay her campaign debt, how would she have run the country's ecomomic problems? She left a trail of unpaid bills all over Oregon.

Jason in Juneau   June 23rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

If she gave her self money to campaign, it's her own fault for being in debt. It's just like gambling. If I play craps at the casino, and lose my money, I can't ask for it back. Plain and simple, this is Hillary's problem only. Just like our own personal debts are just that, personal. She made the decision to spend the money the way she did. Just because Hillary has nothing to show for it doesn't mean she gets a refund.

The Mad Hatter   June 23rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I hope Barack has NO part of this madness. She's a nutcase.

Democrats, we made the right decision.

Pam Holt Los Angeles, CA   June 23rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Obama will need every dime to fight the Republicans. Hillary took a gamble, and she lost. Obviously she could spare it, and the Clintons will continue to make millions more off taxpayer money, so she needs to just write it off or something.

randy   June 23rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

wow this is scary how can someone who raise over 250 million is in dept.20 million.i really fill sorry her.

vote obama 08!

SPOT   June 23rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

USE THE $110 MILLION YOU AND SLICK WILLY MADE TALKING AND SELLING BOOKS TO ALL THE IDIOTS THAT WANTED TO HEAR WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY !!

Cracks In Her Head   June 23rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Maybe she and Chelsea and Bill can panhandle on the street. Or, she could ask the 18 million supporters for a dollar as someone else mentioned.

She must hav e18 million cracks in her head if she thinks she's going to get my money.

rumpusgoopus   June 23rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Re: "to clarify"

The "injustice" you speak of exists only in the minds of Clinton supporters who claim they'll vote McCain. It doesn't make sense at all to anyone else, so get used to the accusations. You're bringing it on yourself.

Brian   June 23rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Check out this person

"obama had better figure out a way to pay it. I gave money to Hillary twice and will give no more as long as you help obama."

If this is how Clinton supporters treat Clinton, what makes you think Obama or McCain want your support? Your a coward! When things get tough you disappear. Run coward run

Puh-lease!   June 23rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

$20M in debt…says a lot about her campaign management. Hmmm, what about judgment.

She broke the ceiling into 18M pieces…let them pay back her debt. Love her, then pay her.

And for all those that DEMAND Obama pay her debt, or else… Or else what? You won't donate any money? You didn't donate any to his primary and he still raised $270M. Take your idle, meaningless threats and sit down!

Mike   June 23rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

John Lexington—-At least Ed McMahon rejected any donations, fully understanding that he is still better off than most americas. She's going on air begging for $$.

The sad part is, a lot of that $$ was gambled after it was mathematically improbable and close to impossible for her to win. Anyone with a college degree (or common sense) knew that, but of course that's not her base, so they kept making a fit and crying about it. I hope she doesn't visit Vegas anytime soon. The odds are much higher than she had in the last month of the election, so proportionally she'd spend the rest of her $100 Million on black jack.

The Change Express   June 23rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

UH-OHHHH…DUM , DA , DUM-DUM DUUUUUUUUM,

ok..I think we can bail her out.

Barack 08/12

Sonny, CA   June 23rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

She spent over 20 million of her own money to run up to June 3rd. She knew the risks and still kept on campaigning. It was Hillary Clinton choice to run, and frankly, Obama supporters need to worry about Obama, and the general election, and not Hillary Clinton's debt.

Canadian for Obama, Toronto   June 23rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I wonder how she could be able to run the country without putting all of us into a recession, since our economy depend heavily on our cousin south of border (usa). huuuuuuuuuuuu

Independent-woman-4-Obama   June 23rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I am not surprised by her plea for help. Now is the time for all her supporters to put their money where their mouths are and help her get rid of the debt.

jonnie rotten   June 23rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

easy come easy go. so she quit running, but just hasnt stopped begging!!!!

Chuck   June 23rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Let me get this right, all the I love Hillary supporters are now saying you wont help her as long as she supports Obama? She lost to Obama so now you vote Republican, She choses to help her party and now you dont love her and wont help her with her debt. with friends like you guys…..well you know the rest.

you guys never loved or wanted Hillary…..you just didn't want Obama.

timothy   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

i want help with my debts too!

do u wanna donate some money to me Hillary, didnt think so. So why should i donate to you?

Reggie   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

This is for some of the people on this board: How is Hillary's debt problem OBAMA's fault?

She ran an inspirational campaign but it still had its problems. I mean, her campaign advisors under-performed while she over-performed and that is reason why she is asking us for money.

Mark   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I'd gladly give her some money if the Bill and Hillary show promises to disappear off the face of the earth. How greedy can two people be? Maybe instead of looking for money they should be looking for God. They are nothing short of a new breed of televangelists preaching lies and making promises for $$.

Lonestar   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

$100 million and you and Slick can't pay your $20 mil debt?
Tough!

rachel   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hmm still the bitterness Obama supporters. Okay laugh now but stop whinning about how hillary's supporters arent supportering. As far as Hillary supporters is obvious they are struggling, but oh the rich spoiled kids have no problem spending mommy and daddy's money. Keep laughing and lets see if Hillary's big donors(and she does have them they just donated the max or they would help her out) write a check money hungry obama who thinks 85 million isnt enough.

Eric   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I would be more than willing to give her money to help pay off the campaign debt as long as I was ensured that it was used to pay off the small vendors and self-employeed business as well as to pay off the loans she made to the campaign but ZERO of the money went to pay off the money she supposedly still owes Mark Penn and his firm. In fact he should refund back to her campaign every dime he was given.

Nita   June 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Her support of Obama is going to cost 20 Million??????????????????????????????????????

Yvonne, MA   June 23rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

What is this a holdup, or extortion? Barack's supporters do NOT have to pay for Hillary's debt. She's a freakin' millionaire, let her pay for her own debt. Her supporters are either crazy or on drugs.

NO HANDOUTS FOR HILLARY.

Wisconsin   June 23rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Are you kidding me? YOU overspend by 20mil and your asking me for money now!

Oh an to the Hillary or McWar people… If you were really for Hillary then the last thing you would do is vote for McWar considering that he stands for everything Hillary was fighting!

Marco D.   June 23rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

As far as I'm concerned, she should not get any money from the Obama camp. Had she conceded that night where he became the presumptive nominee, then yes help her out. She couldn't even get enough money to finance her campaign. People were willing to vote for her but not give her money? That says alot about her right there. Obama/Biden 08

Shovel   June 23rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Naw,

You dug yourself that hole Senator… All the while KNOWING that you were behind…

Only a fool would donate a dime now…

Send Bill out to do a couple of speeches…

suzy   June 23rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I have your back Hillary!
Today, I made my 3rd donation since June 7, 2008 – and glad to do it.
Actually, I am proud to do it.
i urge all Hillary supporters to do the same.
There are 18 million of us, so $1.00 each is all we need!

WE LOVE YOU HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kenneth M.   June 23rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I think it is dreadful the way your 18,000,000 voters, particularly voteboth, puma, and women for hillary, have just left you broken and pennless. its as if they have no more use for you and are just letting you go to the poor farm. I call for a special fund to be set up to help you out. It will be called Pay Hills Bills! I think Brian of Knoxville ought to be the fist one to send money. But dont send it to 1600 Penn Ave Washington DC 20001 because she wont be there until 2016.

Cynthia   June 23rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I think she does deserve help with the half that is not personal money. She saw the writing on the wall a long time ago before she put in all that money. When she took in some money the thing to do would have been to pay off debt rather than make more. That's how we regular folks live.

Adam   June 23rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

yet another reason why it's AWESOME to be Canadian…

Go Obama… let Hillary pay off her own debt like the rest of us…

karuna bertam   June 23rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I really cannot understand why we, the taxpayers, who have incomes less than 75k need to help Hillary pay off her debts. The Clintons who have hundreds of millions. PLUS the ability to make hundreds of billions, are asking us to help out!! Are we not going through tough times? 'Are we not suffering and living from hand to mouth? Why can't they just forget about the "loans" made to themselves? If you have that money to lend yourself, isn't it time that you just forget about it instead of sucking us dry?? Bill can make ten times or more of my annual income from just ONE SPEECH, Please show us that you know what we are going through and stop asking the little people to help out when you have more than enough to last many many lifetimes.

Stephanie, PA   June 23rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Unbelievable. Lost the primary and still begging for money. Not a dime from me!

Jude   June 23rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

She and Bill made well over 100 million in last 7 years. I don't think $20 million in debt is a problem for them to pay!!! I mean, 100-20 = 80 million still left in their pockets so what's the big problem here? Exactly!!! Obama better not pay her debt…cause she did it to herself!!! Bottom line is that Hill and Bill should pay their debt with the hundred million they made!!!!

Tee, in Minneapolis   June 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I guess it is all about linking her campaign debt to the “work” she supposedly does on “my behalf.”

CNN, here’s a proposal for you: Why don’t you allow readers and commentators to rank comments posted on this site, so that the most pertinent and insightful comments are seen first and less relevant or idiotic comments stay at the bottom of the comment list?

Way too many people post way too many absurd comments. This will force people to be more thoughtful and conscientious about their comments.

Now, this would be a win for both democracy and for the free markets.

David   June 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

People won't remember her legacy.
They will remember the bitter and spiteful voters left in the wake of her failed campaign.
The more you whine about it, the more you will ruin all the work she did.
It's pretty self defeating.
Of course we're used to that now, aren't we?

ds   June 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

She's the one who decided to STAY IN the race so long and to spend money she didn't have (irresponsible, at best). Let her pay the debt herself from the 109 MILLION dollars she's recently banked.

Ron   June 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Ah yes the average American loaded with debt, and mortgages in a blown economy (of which she sated herself) should help donate to a woman worth over 100million dollars? LOL

That 10million will affect hef lifestyle far less than the people she wants 2,500$ from. Get a clue Hillary, I know life is tough at 90million, or maybe a vacation house less, but thats the price you risked running for president!

one big write-off   June 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Nobody made her stay in the race when it was clearly over at the end of February. She poured her dollars into a hole and now wants the people to help her pay it off? Have Bill go do some more influence-peddling after the campaign and take the inevitable tax write-off, Hill.

Mary On Acid   June 23rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Dear Mary,

Barack is not a bum, and he isn't a deadbeat, like Hillary either. His bills are paid and he has plenty of money. I think your arrogance speaks volumes about Hillary supporters. SHE NEEDS HIM–not the other way around, you idiot.

Ralph   June 23rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I would spend a penney helping her out. I hope the clock runs out on her and she only gets a fraction back.

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 23rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Silly immature and ignorant blow-hards–CUT THE CRAP. Give to Hillary or don't–but stop saying you won't give to Obama until her debt is paid–OBAMA is NOT president yet and MANY of us are willing to help Hillary out NOW in spite of the fact that we need to be focused on November. In addition, to those who she you won't give IF she is campaigning for Obama–FACE IT–she's CAMPAIGNING HER HEART OUT for BAM BAM–so if you want to let her go down the tubes–KISS OFF. She doesn't need blow hards with no heart and no cash. Probably the reason why she is in debt thus far–put your pennies where you mouth is or shut it up entirely.

We ALL are going to help Hill BEFORE the convention. Hope the 18 million will give whatever they can–even $1 each would help her out tremendously. THINK SMART and CUT THE CRAP.

Ha Ha   June 23rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

It is just incredible that fools were supporting her for president when she knows absolutely nothing about budgets. She lent herself $20M, her campaign is over and she should live with her decision just like the rest of us would have to. She gambled and she lost (thank God). But unfortunately she is a senator so she will find a way to scam this money from tax payers somehow, I'd bet the farm on that.

Jeff   June 23rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Why don't she get the money from Bill didn't he just make 100 Million in a deal in Abu-Dubi. ask those China donors that the clintons recieved when they rented out the Lincoln bedoom in the White House. We shouldn't have to pay off her debt. She got herself into it she can get herself out of it.

sharon   June 23rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

It's really true abscence makes the heart grow fonder. All you Hillary supporters that love her so much, help her pay off her debt. Wolf must be in Seventh Heaven having Hillary to talk about again. Of course she continues to praise Obama Wolf. She wants him and his loyal supporters to pay off her debt. Obviously her own are not helping. Put you money where your whining mouths are.

Steve Wilson   June 23rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton should have not tried to buy the Presidential Office, she should have relied on her party to cover the expense :( :( sorry for her loss. May be she will feel some of the financial strain almost every American does with the high gas price, food prices, health care and our childrens education. Reap what you sow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike   June 23rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Why did she, and why was she allowed to go into debt? Seems to me that when any politician runs short of cash he, or she, should curtail spending. "Ready on day one" I think not. Imagine her castigation of Obama if the tables were turned. Do we really want a president with her head in the sand?

Ask yourselves, what happens to the many vendors who will not be paid if she doesn't raise the cash. The honorable thing to do would be for her to personally repay any and all debts, but she won't – after all, she's a Clinton. So many will be left holding the bag for donuts, pizzas, air-time, and Hillary campaign signs she used, but can't now pay for.

Just more entitlement attitude, Well Hillary, guess the American people don't accept your self-coronation. This legacy of inappropriate behavior should prevent any national resumption of her ambitions in 2012 or 2016, but it won't – after all she's a woman, and gender apparently matters to some far more than does merit.

Ben Obamacrat   June 23rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Poor pathetic Hil. She kept going and going and going – as in spending and spending and spending. I wonder how she will come out in the divorce with Bill.

Sandy   June 23rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

So now are all the rabid Clinton fans who would do anything for her including ruining their ballot by writing her in (or voting for McCain) willing to stump up cash when she is out of the running? I was quite happy for either candidate to win and I come with no bias, so there is no pent up malice when I say it takes some kind of gumption to ask people to throw their hard earned money away on the debt of a rich person.

Lynn   June 23rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I will keep sending money to my candidate until I reach my limit. So is members of my family. For those who thought she should drop out after super Tuesday or before, Clinton supporters wanted her to finish the primary season so we will continue to send her money. No money from me to Obama.

Jimmie - Las Vegas   June 23rd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Why should we bail out Hillary when she is 109 million dollars richer than we are and ever will be. Stop crying poor mouth and face your own debts, Hillary. We have to do likewise and no one is ever there to help us out, not even YOU!

Lisa from Las Vegas, NV   June 23rd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Hillary thought she'd get the nomination…putting her money in was a personal investment in herself, just like the real estate she and Bill decided to invest in. She needs to write this one off. I feel she was irresponsible in having the campaign dollars run amuck and out of hand financially. She needs to pay the piper and learn from her mistakes. Thank goodness she's not our nominee, if she can't run her campaign financially responsible what would she do with the national debt and our tax dollars.

I firmly believe if she's walked away earlier, she wouldn't have so much debt. Her choice and her problem. Barack should in no way offer to bail her out of what she got herself into! Her poor choices, her loss.

DT   June 23rd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

ABG,

I don't believe you will send a donation to Barack. You can't even spell his name. You're just as self-serving as your precious Hillary.

And yes, there's nothing duller than a millionaire candidate who can't manage her money, and has to beg for handouts.

Give me a break.

JIM...TX   June 23rd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Well…now its time for ALL of HRC's die hard supporters to step up to the plate, contribute heavily so at least her vendors won't get stiffed! As to her recouping her own personal monies…who cares. If I squander my money on FOOLISH endeavors, I hardly expect others to bail me out.

Pockets   June 23rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Now if I heard and read right, the Clintons are worth $109 MILLION.

ihateohio   June 23rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

she loaned her campaign $5 million and nearly broke the party permanently.

she can afford to pay the rest of it down herself.

Dustin   June 23rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

She sees Barack as a cash cow now. That's the only reason she's going to stump for him. Selfish and self-centered to the end.

Hillary, we're smarter than 5th graders and you will not get our money.

independent   June 23rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

you were the one who had to be president,so bad ,that you had to loan your campaign money,so you could attack obama,negatively,and damage the dems chance ,in the ge.to now ask for money from obama and his supporters,only further damages the party,by sucking up money that could be spent fighting the repubs.you and your husband made 109 million dollars,in the last 10 years,while average americans were getting poorer and poorer.then you used that money to attack the hero of the poor,barack obama.pay for it yourself,or let your pumas pay for it.the rest of us could care less.

Ken   June 23rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

What's $20 million loss for Hillary? Not much! It is her incompetence that drove her into debt! Voters didn't send her money during the campaign because it is the republicans that were voting for her to keep the race going! I doubt that republicans will be sending her money now. Now she can write another book to pay off some of the debt or she can ask all the foreign lobbyists for donations! It's Hillary's selfishness that drove her into debt!

Kathy, VT   June 23rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

No sympathy for stubborn opponents who don't realize when the race is over. No, my money will go towards Barack's campaign, the one who won the nomination.

Kyle   June 23rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

One thing that I do not understand, is that if Hillary supporters are so determined that she won the nomination, then why is her campaign so far in debt. Is it not that she couldn't get enough money, but just spent more than she made

sandy   June 23rd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Even though I hated hillary in the primaries, i somehow am missing her. Good to know shes back!

James W.   June 23rd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, but I don't think people are going to be so willing to help you. if she had suspended her campaign earlier on (when she was advised to), she wouldn't have this much debt. She chose to spend the money, therefore she should pay for the consequences. not the citizens.

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 23rd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

You've got some die-hards out here, Hillary. Fear NOT! You will get the cash before the August deadline…I am a STAUNCH OBAMOT, but I will help you , too.

No Hillary   June 23rd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

This is just what she gets for running a horrible campaign. She mismanaged her money, and now we're supposed to help her out. My answer is no, no, no.

Let her fat cat donors help her out. Ask Streisand, and Ted Dancin, and Steven Speilberg to throw a fundraiser. Call it "Help Hill Chill".

What she did was not noble. She copied Barack from the time he started his campaign. First she stole the change theme, then she stole his idea to enlist young people, then she stole his 50 State idea, then she stole the online fundraising idea. The only thing she couldn't steal was his campaign money. Now she's trying to steal that. Every dollar that someone gives to her could go towards Barack's general election.

No, Hillary. That is something your mother should have told you years ago, no.

No to you.

Paul   June 23rd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

And just what makes this woman think she can handle the finances of the nation? I won't help. She'll just use the money to try to run again in 2012. She can use some of the 109 million.

Franky   June 23rd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Man, poor Hillary…….and she's in a web video??? I thought I was the only desperate one! LOL!!!

Tyrone   June 23rd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Hillary Supporters. I cannot understand WHY you claim to so love Hillary, yet you WILL NOT help her to PAY OFF her huge campaign debt. But then again these are the same Hillary supporters who refuse to back Barack even though she has asked you to.

I really wonder just how much Hillary's supporters really care about her? Come on folks this is the same woman who you so revere, help her pay off her debt.

By the way, I know that nearly half of her outstanding debt are loans owed to herself, but, is the other half the $10million that she owes to Mark Penn?

Alex   June 23rd, 2008 7:32 pm ET

help!!! this woman scares me!

Republican for Obama   June 23rd, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I will actually get over and give her a $5 contribution. I'm hoping that others of my fellow Obama supporters as well as her supporters do the same.
And PUMA, please give it a rest. Your rhetoric is quite likely to end her ever having a chance at the oval office again. If her followers are seen as the ones that lost the election for the Dem's, then it will come back to haunt you when the Obama supporters do the same to you in an election she actually makes it to.
Let's just help her get out of debt, congratulate her on her campaign, and get Obama elected.

Obama '08

Dwight Bohm   June 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

…and this is the presidential candidate who had great ideas regarding how to run the US economy?

Peter In PA   June 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Hillary,

If you had dropped right after IN and NC primaries, you could've salvaged some debt. But nooooooooo you need to go all they way.

Where is your 18 million supporters? Where are those "hardworking Americans, white Americans" who supported you in the primaries? If each of her 18 million supporters send in just $3.00, she can pay off all her debts. I feel sad to see her begging people..

andrew   June 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Sorry, but you loaned the campaign YOUR money knowing full well the current party law – translation: tough luck. As a side note: I have roughly $40,000 in college loan debt, and would appreciate your help in paying it off for me.

Jody Monroe   June 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Put your $$ where your mouth is: All of you Hillary supporters should pay her bills for her.

The fact that she's so far in debt speaks volumes about her lack of real support — did she really get 18 million votes, or were they mostly the Rush Limbaugh "Operation Chaos" supporters? If the voters don't contribute to her campaign, they don't really believe in her, do they?

JJ   June 23rd, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I remember the interveiw with Michelle Obama a few months ago, she was asked if she would campaign for Hillary if Obama lost… Michelle said "she would have to think about it!" Hillary…Please do not campaign for Obama!! Let him do his own campaigning!

KLM   June 23rd, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter and I would contribute to her when I get paid. She is asking her major donors to donate to Obama so I will also help her out.

z   June 23rd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

So….out of the 109 million….she owes herself 10 mil out of the 20 mil. hmmmm….ever if she takes another loan from herself for 10 mil to pay back all the different parties that her campaign owes….she would still have 89 million over the past few years. You ran for this position and that is part of the risk……..Save your money Hillary backers……..keep it for your owe debts….we still have 7 more months of G.W.

EDW   June 23rd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I'm not trying to bash, but if you got yourself in $20 million dollars debt how do you think you're going to solve America's debt?

Where will it go?   June 23rd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

If I send a contribution to your web site… will it go to retire your debt or to the democrats?

Now you are stumping for Obama. I understand YOU must… but your supporters do not have to be loyal to the party that betrayed you and showed so much disrespect.

Bill   June 23rd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Starving children and families losing their homes need more help. You still have tons of money and a place to sleep tonight Hilary. Get down on your knees, thank God and count your blessings.

Steve   June 23rd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

If each one of Hillary's 18 million suppoters would send in $3.00, she'd be pretty much out of debt.

If each of Hillary's PUMA supporters divide her debt among themselves, and send in their part, they'd only have to send 4 million each.

Brandon   June 23rd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I'm just glad that someone who has such a recklessly cavalier attitude towards fiscal responsibility isn't going to be signing off on the nation's budget… A bullet barely dodged. As for Hillary's asking the democratic base for a handout when it needs to be (financially) rallying around the (presumptive) presidential candidate in preparation for what is no doubt going to be a very expensive and very ugly REAL election campaign is a shamefully self-serving thing to do.

Marc Hill   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Just sell the furnature you stole from the White House.

Call Bill, and Chill   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Her vanity got her in this mess, let her husband get her out of it.

A rational human being   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

This is a sad situation. While I feel for Sen. Clinton, I can't help but point out the fact that this it is entirely her own doing.

Logical financial reasoning says that when you run out of money, it's time to stop spending (although it would be best to stop spending well *before* that point!). Her campaign took a gamble and threw caution into the wind and now this is the result.

Sean R.   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I think it would be a great gesture if Obama could help Clinton. But it is totally up to him and his campaign. Go Obama 08 & 12

WendyOne   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I know where she might be able to get a job as a dishwasher if she needs to make some money to pay off her debt!

Martha S.   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Time for Hillary to have a cookie bakeoff!

No Handouts For Million Dollar Lady   June 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

What is this a welfare state? Hillary, the 109 million dollar lady wants money. No freakin' way.

Her supporters are gullible, but Barack's are not.

BHO   June 23rd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

$20 million? That's 40 speeches from her husband. He could pound that out in about two weeks. Either that, or ask Hussein-Obama for the money. He'll hardly notice that it's gone. Also, nice to see we've done what the liberals have asked us to do, that is to get the money out of politics.

MONEY MONEY!!   June 23rd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

CNN………..Hillary Clinton is still on the hunt for campaign cash………..
WHERE OH WHERE …………….are all those loyal SUPPORTERS……….
HILLARY 08…vote for HILLARY …………no hill no vote from me …….I can't hear you …….a little LOUDER!!!!…….Join me $25.00 donation for HRC

john kokesch   June 23rd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

she fOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT,AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SHOULD PICK UP WHAT SHE OWES. AND IF SENITOR OBAMA WANTS TO WIN IN NOV HE SHOULD MAKE HER HIS RUNNING MATE, THIS PIECE OF WISDOM IS FROM A REGISTURED REPUBLICAN FOR OVER 50 YEARS….

Are You Kidding?   June 23rd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

It makes me sick that I can't send Barack any more money because I'm afraid he will give it to Hillary. She needs to pay for her own debt (she can afford it), and leave Barack alone.

Closely Watching   June 23rd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

That a way girl!!!!! You go Hillary. We love you and you are the woman we really want running this country…even though you failed to efficiently run your own campaign. We know you were just thrown under the bus by the DNC so that they could have their choice in Senator Obama. This is just so unfair and sexist, but we are still behind you girl and we PUMAs will write your name in come November or vote for John McSame. Just remember girl we love you!!!!!!

Obama '08~REAL change we can believe in.

CMS   June 23rd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Shouldnt she have to pay it off since she was the one that pressed on with her campaign? Oh wait, she is a politician so her ego is "our" debt. Obama should pay off the people's debt and stipulate that Clinto has to eat her own loans only if she campaigns fiercely for him.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Ok I will send a 100.00 just be nice Hillary and be a team player!

What?!   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Where are her supporters? Let them pay for her debt. She put us through hell, saying all kinds of mean things about Barack, and now we're supposed to help her pay her debt? I don't think so.

We're a little busy right now in the middle of a general election and Hillary should pay for her own debt. The nerve of that woman.

Only a woman would come begging to a man after she is responsible for such carelessness. Have some backbone Hillary, take responsiblity for your own debt.

dislikerofrodham   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Ahahaha!

Obamarama 08

will help Hill but not the DNC   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Tell me how to help retire Clinton's debt without betraying my protest of the way the party and the Obama campaign mistreated and disrespected and trashed and bashed her?

How do I NOT contribute or support Obama, the corrupt DNC and still help Hillary retire her debt.

I'm willing.

Texan for Obama   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

That takes some freaking balls to ask for money after you've lost. I wonder what she would have done with the national debt since she managed her campaign finances so well.

John   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

The media is just as much to blame as Hillary, she was mathmatically out of the race in March. If she would have quit like the rest of the candidates she would not be in this situation. The media needed the race for ratings, and Hillary needed the race to fuel her ego.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 23rd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

GREAT fiscal management, Hillary… thank god you LOST.

Obama 08: Female, 60, white   June 23rd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Where are the disgruntled Clinton supporters??

Aidyn   June 23rd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I feel so sad, because Hillary looks sad in this video. Hilllary I miss you so much, and I want you to be strong. Becuase if you stay strong then I know you will keep fighting for me.

Travis (in the real world)   June 23rd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Let me see Billary…..you have 18 million loud mouths spouting off on here….just ask for for $2.00 each…geez, you'll be in money

Women In California For Obama   June 23rd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

She didn't get my vote and she won't get my money either.

Tell the truth   June 23rd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Help her Obama. She is going to help you. The only fair solution is to help. I'm a strong Obama supporter but I understand we needed Hilliary and her true supporter.

Jason   June 23rd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

This is really the person we need in charge of our countries finances.

amtFresno,CA   June 23rd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Well, she can tap into some of that 109 mil or she can get it from those 18 million fans she claims she has. She could have withdrawn from the race when it was obvious she had no chance, but instead she kept on even loaning herself more cash. so she walked right into it with eyes wide open. Good Luck, but I can't help you, go figure.

Jacqui   June 23rd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hmmm…. pay off a campaign debt (a personal choice from the start) by appealing to the public or help those in need in this country (not a personal choice by our country's needy). I opt for the latter. Too bad few else do.

Catch 22   June 23rd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I love this candidate.

I would contribute to HER.

But now she is supporting Obama.

I am protesting the way Obama mocked her with his Annie Oakley comments, brushing her off his shoulders.

And Michelle Obama saying on TV that SHE would have to think about voting for HRC if Hillary were the nominee of the party. Michelle needs to publicly apologize to Hill for that.

And the DNC favored and advantaged Obama while criticizing and sabotaging Hillary. I am protesting that as well.

And the superdelegates swiftboated Hillary Clinton just to install the politically correct "black" candidate. I am protesting that as well.

Next time run a fair and honest primary and don't sabotage one candidate to push the other forward.

RHM   June 23rd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

"Please, sir, can I have some more?"

Phil, FL   June 23rd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I'll donate to her – be glad to.

As soon as her true blue supporters stop bad-mouthing Mr. Obama.

dem   June 23rd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

why would anyone donate money to a family with a net worth of over $100 million?

Hello?   June 23rd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

No ….Sherlock. Of course she wants help, that's why she's campaigning with Barack. She knows he has deep pockets, very deep.

OBAMA 08   June 23rd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Who does not want help with their debt? A closed mouth does not get fed. Don't blame her.

Z   June 23rd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

She can pay her debt off and still have more money than any average American can make in 10 life times. That is BS!

Waaa waaaa waaaa

TEXAN   June 23rd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Come on ALL Democrats…we are now in this together ! If Hillary and her supporters are willing to help us ( Obama supporters ) get Obama elected, we should help her too. LET'S UNITE.

Connie, Tennessee   June 23rd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

All of her supporters, especially the ones who say they will vote Republican, should chip in and help her out. This just shows me that she is a poor manager of her money.

USAF Staff Sergeant   June 23rd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Wow. Reduced to begging. Why would I donate to her, when I could donate to the presumptive nominee?

Help the Dems win in November… or help rich Hillary get more money?

Brian   June 23rd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I will be definitely sending some money. She made a huge point in this presidential trial and although she pulled out, she is still deep in many of our hearts. OBAMA/CLINTON '08

Set up a separate Hillary Fund   June 23rd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Too bad the money we contribute to Hillary will go into the same pot as the democratic party/ Obama pot.

Otherwise… easy enough for me to continue to support HRC.

But I left the party in protest of the disrespect and mistreatment of Hillary Clinton.

The DNC will never get another dollar from me.

Porter   June 23rd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

You're rich Hillary. Pay for your own self-promotion.

Aaron Kinney   June 23rd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Perhaps if Washington were willing to pay back the taxes it forced me to "donate" over the years, I would be more willing to help Hillary pay off her debt to her own campaign.

I DONT CARE   June 23rd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I have no pity for this woman. Hillary, after all the despicable remarks that you have made throughout your campaign. Are we obliged to bail you out? Hell no!!

Ginger Lynn   June 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

It may be tough to get this out of the common man / woman from West Virginia, Kentucky, etc.

Some will view her 11th hour spending on ads in South Dakota and Montana and a week of campaigning in Puerto Rico as a crap shoot.

John Lexington, MA   June 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Are you joking? Yes, let's (meaning the 'average' Joe American) help out a multi-millionaire with her cash flow problems. Seems like another Ed McMahon problem. People, use your money more wisely. The Clintons have enough money — they'll be just fine. Bill can always keep making speeches.

Smedley Williams   June 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

The criminal at work again

Jerry   June 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Perhaps Hillary should aproach some of Senator Obama's "SHADY" contributors. I would think there are many more million$ available for him to buy the presidency of the USA, with some left over.

Henry SPENCER   June 23rd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I don't like this woman, but I will give her some money just for party unity. So take this $200 and go far far away!!!

to clarify   June 23rd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

To those who are still confused:

The HRC supporters who will not back Obama are not racist, stupid, vindictive nor spiteful.

We are protesting an injustice with our vote.

Perhaps you don't agree with us. Perhaps you failed to perceive the injustice.

But we did and we will no longer support the democratic party or the DNC or the democratic candidates until the democratic party returns to its own ideals of fair campaigns and justice and equality.

The fact the Obama is not worth voting for to begin with… makes our decision all that much easier.

Mary   June 23rd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I think a million dollars for every hour she campaign for the bum would be a good pay-off.

Thomas   June 23rd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Its a sad day in America when someone worth over a hundred million dollars is asking for mony.

ABG   June 23rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

When Hillary's debt is cleared, I will start donating to Barach Obama.

With Hillary out of the race, there is no energy in this Presidential campaign. Dullsville!

Soupy   June 23rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Uh… so she wants people to give her money to replace the money that she spent on herself? Why would anyone want to do that?

Z   June 23rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Vanessa   June 23rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Ugh…Sen. Mccain needs to put some action behind all the lip service he's giving to Hillary supporters to get their vote and work something out so that she gets some debt relief. The American people shouldn't have to shoulder the burden of Sen. Clinton being stubborn and staying in the race long after she could afford to. I will donate but I really wish politicians, the world for that matter, would stopping looking at Americans as if we're a wallet, here to consume and donate as anyone needs. I mean gas and food prices are killing us right now. Twenty bucks is a quarter tank.

Peter North   June 23rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

18 million voters …. a buck a piece ought to do it ….

Mat   June 23rd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Very sad – this is what happens when you don't listen to experts and continue to flush money down the drain!

It doesn't help that she not only lost the primary season – she is not 20 mill' in the hole and it just makes her decision making and campaign strategy even more pathetic!

Ohio Voter   June 23rd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

It seems that this campaign debt would express a strong message – Hillary was the wrong person to be elected president! Talk about gross abuse of a budget, or, maybe, the lack of understanding that you can only spend what you have!

End the Insanity   June 23rd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Tough! It was YOUR decision, live with it! YOU are the single person responsible – YOU should have to pay up.

And you think other people wanted YOU to run this country?!?!? We need someone with more responsibility!

Pay it yourself. The people who need the money are the ones living the flooded areas of this country – not the FAT CAT Washington or New York Democrats.

Give me a break.

still for Hill   June 23rd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I will help her retire her debt… but not as long as she is backing and campaigning for Obama.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 23rd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

LET'S GO, PUMA-PAC….

GET THOS CHECK BOOKS OUT FOR "YOUR GIRL"!!!

HEL- HELLO? HELO-O?

(crickets chirping)

What about thise 18 million??? (1/2 of which now already support the presumptive nominee…. and 1/2 of what's left were chaos voters)….

(crickets chirping…….)

Floridian   June 23rd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I wish the people constantly posting about the unfairness of Hillary's loss would donate to her campaign. If you care so much, put your money where your mouth is!! We were (and are) willing to do the same for Obama…

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   June 23rd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

hey, i've got about 100k left on my mortgage, i want some help too.

CJ   June 23rd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

of course she does…

obama=underhanded liar   June 23rd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

obama had better figure out a way to pay it. I gave money to Hillary twice and will give no more as long as you help obama.

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