August 19, 2008
Posted: 05:53 AM ET

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Clinton is still mired in campaign debt.
Clinton is still mired in campaign debt.

(CNN) — It might be Barack Obama's convention, but Hillary Clinton is taking the opportunity to raise money off of it.

Days after the New York senator announced she would award one contributor a trip to the convention with her, husband Bill Clinton is out with another fundraising appeal Monday encouraging supporters to join the contest.

Cafferty: Should Obama help Clinton with debt?

In an e-mail to potential donors Monday, the former president promised one contributor would have a memorable week with his wife, though he took care to reiterate Obama is the Democrat who the party will nominate for president.

The e-mail is a stark reminder the New York senator remains mired in campaign debt more than two months after she ended her historic bid for the White House, much to the aggravation of many of her supporters.

"You'll get to see Hillary speak on Tuesday, and Barack Obama — the next president of the United States — on Thursday," he wrote. "And I hear Hillary and you will have a chat — I'll make sure to stop by."

The fundraising appeal also comes shortly after it was announced Clinton's name would be placed in nomination along with Obama's and the same day one of the New York senator's most prominent backers, billionaire Lynn Forrester, expressed anger with Obama for not doing more to help the New York senator retire her campaign debt.

“He has provided her with a pittance compared to what the Clintons have given Obama,” she said. “Her debt could have been cleared within 10 days. It’s ungracious.”

Related: Clinton donors hesitant to show love for Obama

When it comes to her campaign debt, the conclusion of the party's convention serves as an important deadline. According to McCain/Feingold campaign finance reform, candidates only have 20 days after that date to fundraise for their personal loans.

As of the end of June, Clinton was more than $25 million in debt, $13 million of which is owed to herself. (Though New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg is currently appealing the FEC with regards to that provision.)

The Clintons, likely averse to any more hits on their public image, are reportedly not seeking to get their own money back.

Filed under: Barack Obama • DNC • Hillary Clinton


WHO CARES???   August 18th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

The Clintons have enough millions - retire your own debt, Hillary!!!!!!!

Robin   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I agree with Lesley, if Hillary has such strong supporters that need to be heard at the convention, let them help her with her debt.

Not This Time   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

You Hillary supporters need to stop talking and get to paying up. My goodness what happened to all that love? This should've been a done deal since the primaries were over months ago. Please pay up so she can shut up. Thank you.

Georgia, USA   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

PUMA's r a repub organization w a few high profile mad and angry hillary supporters at the top. thats why they dont pay up. Obama would have helped her if hillary's supporters helped him. They didnt so he didn't. he's the one in control and the clintons refuse to accept that.

Truth Be Told   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Let the "18 million" put their money where their mouths are…and pay off the debt. That is not Barack Obama's responsibility. He has a campaign to run, that he has run very well. She ran a poor campaign…and did not wisely manage her finances. If she can't effectively manage the finances of her campaign, how could she possibly run the country. That is her responsibility. She should have these conversations quietly with the DNC, not Barack Obama. This is not a good look for her or for women. She should be more resourceful, and quietly take care of this. The more noise she makes, the more she makes herself look really bad and incompetent. Come on, how many other former candidates have constantly badgered and begged the nominee to pay of their poorly managed campaign debts?

Bob   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Hilliary is in debt over her campaign but how about all the people who going to vote for Obama. If they make 50,000/year it is going to cost them additional 2,000 per year in taxes not to mention if gas goes up to $8.00/per gallon.

Allen M from Western Kentucky   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Talk about fiscal irresponsibility, This woman spent millions from a well financed machine advancing her cause, and then spent more money that she didn't have when every major news service said that she was fighting a losing battle. Now even after she lost the nomination she wants a roll call vote at the convention and she and her supportors don't want to pay off the large debt that she owes, but expects Her opponent to pay it. Her supporters need to grow up, face reality for once, back the party nominee, and pay their own debts.

yay of PA   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

“He has provided her with a pittance compared to what the Clintons have given Obama,” she said. “Her debt could have been cleared within 10 days. It’s ungracious.”

Hmm? It's support from this type of deflecting, presumptuous, and irresponsible mindset that mired Hillary's campaign in the first place.

Not gung-ho about Obama, but he's under no formal obligation to do crap about Hill's debt. Shifting the blame to the winner isn't going to help matters.

Alas, it's up to every responsible Dem to help Hill, not any single vat of supporters.

the truth hurts   August 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

When guys loose its over when women loose it is simply a misunderstanding in need of further clarification.

Hillary's destiny   August 18th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

This is the reason why I couldn't vote for her. How can she fix our economy if she cannot balance the debt in her own campaign? Her campaign's budget is peanuts compared to the US economy.

On a separate note, does anyone know if McCain believes in God or not? I wasn't clear on his response to that.

deroy   August 18th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

is mitt romney asking for help?

tell her to stuff it.
is she paying back to gov't for the year and one-half she took off from her day job?

Brian   August 18th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

The PUMA's should stop spending money to ensure America suffers for 4 years and help Hillary.

Steve   August 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

She's not hurting for money. This is the same woman who charged the Secret Service rent to stay in their property……and they protect her family.

Mr Wonderful   August 18th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hillary you are such a silly girl. Why don't you just go away. This is Barrack Obama's moment.

Obama/Wonderful 08

End the Insanity   August 18th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

How many people do YOU know that can plunk down 13 million??!?!?

I just hope that the government gets a share of that transaction like it gets a share of everything that we get. Too bad, just a Boo Hoo for You Billary.

KC   August 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

She had no business spending all that money for attack ads on her primary opponent when 1) everyone said, do the math; you lost, honey; and 2) she wasn't getting contributions at the time

She won't miss the money. How rich do you have to be?

Just write your book about how you screwed up the election.

Susan   August 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Perhaps if her own supporters…..

SP   August 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I don't see why people should pay for Clinton's mismanagement of millions of dollars. Why should the DNC pay for the staff's $2000 Dunkin Doughnut fees. Why doesn't that her billionaire supporter–the one that's keep whining to other people to pay Clinton's debt–pay it if she loves Hilary so much.

OBAMA 08   August 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Come on PUMAs…get with the program! Put your money where your mouth/mouse is…literally!
You all are just full of it. You don’t really care about Hillary; you are all mostly just a bunch of bigots!

Jeff K. / Galena, MO   August 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Let's see… $25M in debt… $13M of her own money… that means she is only truly in debt to the tune of $12M to outside vendors. Her precious PUMA members, 18M strong (yeah, right), could donate $0.67 each and she would be free and clear. Isn't your candidate worth 67 cents? As for the $13M of her own money??? Hey, sometimes you have to pay to play. By the way, who refunded Mitt Romney's personal investment? Too many free lunches for politicians in this country as it is. Suck it up Hillary and move on.

Tom   August 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

It is just disgraceful. Hillary ran up the debt when she knew she could not win and the Billary supporters whine about her debt. All the other postings have it right. If the 18 million would give a $1.00 or so - no debt. So, the question is: where are the 18 million? Maybe they were never really there after all. It is their mess to clean up and no-one elses.

Responsibility starts at home.

DS   August 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I wouldn't give her a penny for her thoughts.

HILLARY — GO AWAY!

Chris   August 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Never in the history of Democratic politics has the nominee of the party been asked to retire the debts of the loser.

Former GOP Allen TX   August 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

O PUMA Hillary’s Bill needs to be paid by you guys, since you feel like she was done so badly! Help your girl out! All 17 mill of you have $2 bucks I know….

Obama's judgement   August 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I like everthing in Obama but just his "friendly" escapades.

no sincere person would dump one's old friends for 20 years, for getting a position.

He did it so many times, with Rezko and Rev Wright.
If he can explain this, he gets many votes !

Ferdinand   August 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I am very surprised that billionaire is angry at Obama for not helping "ENOUGH" to pay H. Clinton's debts. We are talking about a billionaire here. Clinton owes millions why doesn't Lynn just write a check for 1 quarter of the sum and get some friends to front with quarters too ( from Lynn Forrester though )?
The party needs money to campaign enough to ensure that they spread the message to get Obams elected. I beleive that Clinton's debts can be paid gradually and with whatever is left after the race for the White house. What do you think?

(Now don't get all insultive on me, I am just expressing an opinion. Enlighten me rather than insult me if you are responding to my opinion)

joan   August 18th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I am so sick and tired of Clintons' begging for money they themselves got into at the same time supporting a jerk like Mark Penn and bashing Obama. She and the husband have very thick skin and have the gall to ask Obama to bail her out. They are extremely rich with millions and millions in stack. What preposterous gesture! How about bailing me out, everybody out \there….

LOS   August 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

clinton needs to find a better job that pays more or call David Ramsay.

David H Beckman   August 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton would have quit whan she first lost she wouldn't have
compiled such a huge debt! If someone can't manage a simple
campaign how could they possibly manage the largest and most complex financial operation in the world? The deeper you dig the hole the deeper it gets. Hello!

JASON CALi   August 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

SHE'S IN DEBT OF 18 MILL ..
SHE HAD 18 MILLION VOTERS …
…. O THATS RIGHT !!!!!!

WHERE YALL AT ? DON'T BLAME OBAMA FOR HER MISTAKES WHO TOLD HER TO SPEND ALL HER MONEY ?
IT DON'T BOTHER US IF YALL VOTE FOR MCCAIN OR STAY HOME
TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH IF MCCAIN WINS I DON'T SEE THAT ELECTION IN 2012! WHY BECAUSE WE MIGHT BE IN WORLD WAR 3
THAT'S HOW I SEE IT …

Sue   August 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Let me get this straight. If she couldn't balance her campaign budget how in the world will she be able to manage the budget of the US???????????

Illinoisboy   August 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I'm sorry, Hillary who?

Jason   August 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Help Hillary my butt.. what has she done to help Americans? NOTHING. She like McCain are multimillionaires. They are peas in the same pod.

Oh Pumas why not get off your butts and pay off her Bill if she your Queen bee.. I am sick of the whoa is me act from Billary.. Hey Pumas vote for McCain if you like War, because you'll get World War III from McCain. You want higher taxes, vote McCain. If you want higher gas, vote McCain.. Get the picture Pumas.. YOU are so bitter and angry your willing to lose the white house to a black man, rather than see ANY Dem in office?

Also has anyone else noticed that gas prices started climbing when Bush mentioned a stimulus package, and now that the checks are all out (mid-July to be fair) and most spent on what Gas, that gas prices have dropped since Mid-July? Just a coincidence or something afoot? Think about..

Anti-Puma.. Anti-McCain..

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   August 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I'm not anti-Clinton but why is it Obama's responsibility to pay off her debt when she had 18 million supporters? Why should there even be equity in this? He needs to raise money to win the presidency. If it were reversed, the Clinton's would not be raising money for him. A successful run for president would have to come first.

Lynn Forrester (Rothschild - don't forget that part) is rich enough that she should be able to take care of Clinton's small vendors from her mad money.

Che-3   August 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

How can she still be in DEBT when she claims she has 18-million women which she claims as part of and extension of the Clintons property?

If indeed these 18-million women are trully and still with her, why NOT each contribute $2.50 min. She will have more than she needed to clear this debt to date. It's a SHAME these 18-million women are lettng her down.

Where are these so-called 18-million women at? Hillary needs thee NOW. I just donated $0.01 to Hillary to help clear her DEBT and $100 to OBAMA.

amused   August 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Thank you for the entertainment, folks.

Bill Clinton gets $100,000/ speech. Now, my simple math skills tell me that it will take him 180 hrs( speeches) to pay off the entire debt.. I have friends that work 90 hrs/wk in minimum wage jobs…but, they don't live like the Clintons, either, obviously.

This sounds like a pathetic Clintonesque version of "Bonfire Of The Vanities". As I said, thank you, for the entertainment.

ANGIE   August 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I dont understand why the 18 millon supporters she claims to have dont help her 5 dollars a piece and presto debt free!!!!! IT IS NOT OBAMAS RESPONSIBILTY TO PAY HER BILLS SHE RAN HER DEBT SHE HAS TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO PAY AND NOT HIM HE HAS A GENERAL ELECTION TO RUN I often wonder if hillary is even in debt or is she trying to get money to run for president hmmmmmm makes you wonder WHERE ARE YOU PUMAS SHE NEEDS YOU!!!!!

TerryDo--Puma +40   August 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama will find out in November how ungracious Senator Clinton's supporter will be.

Obama will lose the presidency because of so many reasons, let me count the way;
inexperience
arrogance,
inexperience
he is a front man for G.S. the destroyer
inexperience
no scruples
inexperience
corruption
and did I mention inexperience.

PAYBACK TIME NOVEMBER DNC, PELOSER, COWARD DEAN, PEED ET AL…
The Old Democratic Party elected their leader they did not SELECT the leader like you have done this time around… May the DNC R.I.P.

Opinion Aplenty   August 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Had Senator Clinton conceded her candidacy when she was trailing Senator Obama, I would've respected her character. The fact that she stubbornly carried on, even when it was clear that Senator Obama was winning, and especially knowing that she was running on red, showed how unfit she would have been as our President. Her refusal to quit cost Democrats their party unity. She clearly doesn't care about anybody else. She only has her own personal agenda in mind. And since when does Senator Obama has to pay her debt? She spent the money, she should pay for it. I'm glad she's not my friend.

Remy   August 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Hillary claims she has 18 million voters.
PUMA support her.
Why cannot the PUMA and her supporters refuse to bail out Hillary from her debt if they really support her?

But PUMAS cries that they will vote for McCain. Did Hillary asked them to do so? if they vote for McCain, how can they call themselves democrats?

Further the campaign debt is not the debt of the party or the nominee of the party. If Hillary supporters are still support her, please pay her $5.00 each and bailout your beloved Hillary!

Ferdinand   August 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I am very surprised that billionaire Lynn Forrester is angry at Obama for not helping "ENOUGH" to pay H. Clinton's debts. We are talking about a billionaire here. Clinton owes millions why doesn't she just write a check for 1 quarter of the sum and get some friends to front with quarters too ( from her though)?

TerryDo--Puma +40   August 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Obama will find out in November how ungracious Senator Clinton's supporter will be.

Obama will lose the presidency because of so many reasons, let me count the way;
inexperience
arrogance,
inexperience
he is a front man for G.S. the destroyer
inexperience
no scruples
inexperience
corruption
and did I mention experience.

PAYBACK TIME NOVEMBER DNC, PELOSER, COWARD DEAN, PEED ET AL…
The Old Democratic Party elected their leader they did not SELECT the leader like you have done this time around… May the DNC R.I.P.

NEVER OBAMA   August 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Nothing that you say will ever convince me to vote for obama. I have come to really realize that this man is the lowest of the low. It's almost a joke to watch him "work" the citizens of this country. Whatever you want to hear, whatever is called for at the moment, he'll say it….he'll promise it.obama is the most dishonest person I've seen in a long time.as a matter of fact, I have never seen so much dishonesty in one person before. If you are a christian, please take a closer look at his voting record on abortion and how willing he is to kill and how willing he is to tax people to death to pay for more and more abortions. I can't wait for all those young bam-bam supporters to get jobs so they can be taxed to death along with the rest of us. Think you won't be????? then you're stupid.

Brenda Mosley   August 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

No, Obama should not help Hillary with her campaign debt. She knew she was loosing, but kept on spending. She lost, and lost big time! Obama just doesn't have the where with all to stand up to any of the Clinton's.

Ex-Hillary supporter   August 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I stopped supporting Clinton early on in her dysfunctional, divisive and now debt riddled campaign.
She needs to accept responsibility for the mess she is in, like the rest of us would, and not demand to be bailed out.
Besides, she has millions to spare, I wish I could say the same.

Brenda Mosley   August 18th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I can't believe Americans did not think the Clinton's wouldn't do something at the convention to cause a ruckus. I had no intention of watching the Dems destroy theirselves, but now that the Clintons will be doing what they do best (causing trouble) I might watch it just for fun! What a shame Obama didn't have more intestinal fortitutude to say NO to them, that only proves once again what kind of a man he is and how he will run our country.

Mark   August 18th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

First, Hillary should declare matters as they stand at 31 July: I'm sure quite a lot of that debt will have been rolled back. Second, she should negotiate with Mark Penn about his quite exorbitant 5M fee. Then, perhaps, she could ask for further help.

Jules   August 18th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Didn't take long for the nasty COWs (Crazy Obama Worshipers) to post. Moo..;)

Illinois 2   August 18th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

BY ALL MEANS, AFTER ALL SHE HELPED HIM WITH HIS RUN FOR THE SENATE OF WHICH HE IS USING FOR A STEPPING STONE TO MOVE UP INTO A HIGHER POSITION.

HILLARY SHOULD BE THANKED FOR ALL SHE AND FORMER CLINTON DID FOR HIM. THIS IS JUST MONEY THAT HE SURE DOES NOT MIND TO SPEND, IT ISN"T HIS………..

Ken in NC   August 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I'm sick and tired of hearing HRC. She made her bed and now she must lay in it. She got 18 million supporters so let them contribute to her debt. Come to think of it, if she got 18 million supporters why didn't they contribute before her debt ran so high? Obama has made an effort to help her pay off her debt. What more do you want? He cannot use his campaign funds to pay off her debt as that is violation of campaign rules.

People Hillary lost and either she or her supporters are not willing to accept it. ACCEPT IT AND MOVE ON. If you are really true supporters then make donations to pay off her debt. Many of you want her to take the nomination from Obama in Denver but remember this. If she takes the nomination from him, she has no funds to use in a run against McCain thus putting the Republicans back in the White House. Not a smart move.

MK   August 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Since Hillary's basically been campaigning for McCain instead of Obama maybe HE can help pay off her debt?

I so don't get the logic of people who think Obama should help! What has Hillary done for him in helping secure the presidency? Not a lot.

sorry Madame   August 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

eversince you endorsed Obama, I am out of Clinton's campaign.

Not a penny at all.

Sue   August 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

PLEASE 'PUMAs' PAY OFF HER DEBT. I'm tired of hearing about it.

Proud to be American   August 18th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama supporters …. to qoute Reagan as so many Repugs do "Just say No"

thank you

Newton   August 18th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Hillary's supporters are soooooooo loyal, aren't they?

David NYC   August 18th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

If she has 18 million diehard supports…why don't they donate like .58 cents each, and that would take care of her debt?

UNITE democrats…please…this is too important.

Obama 2008!!

scarey   August 18th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Any of you cats out there who supported Hillary and now actually ADMIT that you support McCain have your heads buried so deeply in your nether-regions that it is scary! Do you read? Do you research? Do you listen? Do you think? Apparently NO to all of the above — there is NOTHING in common between McCain and Clinton so if you have a brain, you simply would be incapable of making such a switch. Get a grip, people. Think for a change — your future and the future of this country depends on at least some of you engaging your brains!

Texas Female   August 18th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

When Obama is elected President, I will feel comfortable and will be willing to consider a donation. I must admit, I still do not trust the Clintons. When the election is over and Obama wins, count me in.

KenB, MI   August 18th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

yea here's the big catch 22 attached to the hip pocket of the American voter…stuck on…well, lets give some respect, however on one end the call goes out for Obama to help Clinton, which I think is cool…on the other end and I do mean other end are the Clinton supporters who are hesitant to support Obama…okay…so what is the final Jeopardy question :::insert Jeopardy music here:::

RB NJ   August 18th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

What happened to her 18 million supporters $1.00 each she's DEBT FREE??? Why should she even be considered for President……are we not a debt ridden country now due to Bush administration mis-management? Hillary could not even run a DEBT FREE campaign???

R. L. Reedy   August 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Didn't you just see this coming? Lincoln bedroom-style influence peddling really grates. Wow, send some bucks and come rub elbows with the cheesy CLintons. Typical.They need to pay their OWN debts. No one is going to contribute to a loser. And the Clintons are losers. All 3 of them. Big time.

PUMAs UNITE   August 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Come On PUMAs? If you expect Hillary to re-win the nomination and be able to run against McCain, then 18million of you need to at least donate $2 to her campaign right now.

Course sad thing is, way things go she'll probably still be in debt in 2016

rese   August 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

NO.OBAMA SHOULDN'T HELP CLINTON WITH MONIES AFTER ALL SHE STAYED IN THE RACE TOO DAM LONG ANYWAY. I KNEW BACK IN APRIL SHE WASN'T GOING TO WIN SHE'S SMART SHE KNEW TO.

Brenda, WY   August 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Just like the Clintons. They get to play–remember how Hillary said she was having fun? And we get to pay, and pay, and pay.

O/08

catherine moorhead   August 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

If she did not have the money she had she wouldn't be a candidate for the presidency!..at that level she should have known how to manege her budget!! she'll just have to pay her bills every month like everyone else.

Matt   August 18th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Hillary's fiscal policy in action. We should feel lucky that she's going going to forcefully burden us with her poor financial decisions as the next President.

Obama is not responsible for her debt, the DNC isn't either. Hillary is. This is about personal accountability.

Sig, Los Angeles CA   August 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I love PUMA supporter irrational thinking. Okay, so they vote for McCain and somehow Clinton win's in 2012. Okay… how do you think Clinton is going to get those votes? Don't expect Obama supporters to vote for her. If McCain is elected, you're looking at 8 more years of McCaina presidency, and likely 16 years pf Republican rule. However, you're too stupid and uneducated (I forgot Hillary had the uneducated folks on her side) to see the writing on the wall because you'd rather cut off your nose and leave an ugly mark on that face.

Debby   August 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hey the DNC and Obama have the money why not help her out. Oh thats right its only used for vacations.

scarey   August 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

This is such a pathetic joke — Hillary ran an irresponsible campaign — paid ridiculous salaries for incompetent staff and lived very high on the hog — and now Obama is supposed to bail her out? Give me - and the rest of us - a break!

Atlian   August 18th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Again. WHERE ARE ALL THE PUMAS!!!!!!? Put your money where you mouths are.

Orlando   August 18th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

No Hillary no VOTE. Hillary will vote

john williams san diego, ca.   August 18th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Help Hillary and Bubba now…their personal fortune is down to 80 million dollars and this will effect her Senate run..because they started with zero in Arkansas doesn't mean they should be punished in these economic times…

R M   August 18th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Why should the onus fall on Obama? He's under no moral obligation to retire her debt. It's simple math that she couldn't win yet she refused to retire her campaign. She needs to take responsibility for herself. It's called accountability. Unfortunately years from now when she decides to run again, people will forget this debacle.

Shame on the Clintons.

John   August 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

" a memorable week with his wife"

Why does Pimp Bill think I would like week with his wife? I would rather be hung upside down and fed Ex-lax.

kayla   August 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

puma and old mcsame should pay off her debts, afterall, why should sen.Obama pay her debt. they keep saying they won't vote for him, but yet they want him to pay off her debt. what idiots,am sure old man mcsame can pay off her debt with grandma barbie money.

Z   August 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHA.

Poor little rich Hillary!

David   August 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I think it is hilarious. Maybe we could ask all of America to pay off the debts of those who are losing thier homes. Or better yet maybe she could pay her own debt off.

Laughing at Hillary and the PUMA…what a joke.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

At least hillary showed she doesn't give up when the going gets tough. Obama has folded time after time to avoid unpopular positions: FISA, drilling, Rev, Wright, his church. He'll throw anyone or any thing under the bus to win. He doesn't have convictions, he has positions-de-jour.

Lorraine   August 18th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I feel it is tragic that Senator Obama is being railroaded into paying Senator Clinton's debts. Debts incurred due to poor campaign management and unrealistic perserverance for a position she had lost. If her base is so powerful, why don't each of those 18 Million voters for Clinton send her one Dollar $ each and end this rediculous power play.

DMM   August 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

The 18 million heartbroken supporters won't each give a dollar to retire her debt??? Not so heartbroken afterall.

linda   August 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

not one sent to that woman,Obama is not responsible for her debt. let her supporters pay and stop whinning,everyone hates a whiner.

vb   August 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Just curious..If the roles were reversed and the Clinton Camp needed to help pay off the Obama debt, do you think Hillary would go to as much effort as Obama is doing to pay off her debt? I dont think so.

OTLR   August 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I suppose Bill could go back to selling cocaine like he did when he was the Governor of Arkansas out of Mena.

Mike Dallas   August 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Where are you PUMA's when your Gal needs you? Same place we Obamabots will be in 2012 if he loses, missing in action.

CJ   August 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I can't bring myself to give Senator Clinton money so that she can pay off a man who mismanaged her out of the presidency. If she would offer a means of allocation, I would happily donate. Even though I have no money and am facing close to two hundred thousand dollars of student loan debt.

Millie Gee   August 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Since billionaire Lynn Forrestor believes so much in Senator Clinton, she should put her money where her mouth is and come through for her.

Delvis   August 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Why don't the PUMAs or Denver Group help with her debt. They are so intent on electing a woman who can't even handle her campaign debt. On top of being an outright liar, she's also shown incredible incompetence.

Delvis
Las Vegas, NV

Betty, MO   August 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

She selfishly ran up her tab, while the country is at war and we're going through a recession-like phase. So you make your bed, you lie in it.

Obama 08

MH   August 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Bill & Hillary make millions of dollars every year and here they are BEGGING for money. GIVE ALL OF US A BREAK! First…where do they get it is anybody else's problem they over spent attempting get back into the White House. Second…why would anybody pay off their debt? Of course this is coming from the folks who told America in the 1990s that people are no longer personally responsible for their actions.

Jon   August 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

She wasted donated money after it was MATHEMATICALLY IMPOSSIBLE for her to win.

Like anyone else, she should have dropped out when it was obvious she wasn't going to win, late April.

Her fault. You don't use your own money unless you expect NOT to get it back. Case in point: Romney and Perot. Both of them used their own money KNOWING it would probably not return.

Debbie   August 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

After the various snippets of information we have now read about HC's nomination campaign and how it was run - it's apparent that she does NOT have the leadership skills, she was unable to hold her campaign together, unable to keep her staff together, and her message on point, plus Bill made the big decisions (not very "women's lib" there is it? - and so much for being - READY ON DAY ONE!??? Not really!
And now all those HC fanatics are trying to "guilt" Obama and his supporters into retiring HER debt - like many others I don't see why he/we should!
Surly HC, her surrogates & supporters should be able to cover that - espeically as there are 18,000,000 of them!!!???
There is just no shame from anyone them!

Barry Soetoro   August 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Maybe Barry will have a little left over when he loses the election to help out…. but I doubt it… he and his cronies will have that all safely hid away by then… that's what they do in Chicago…

And the Republicans are supposed to be the party of the rich… HA… not for a long time….

This is funny to watch… really funny… LMAO

donna   August 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

All of you who keep saying Hillary 2012, forget it ! She needs the African-American vote and she will not get it after the way the Clintons behaved.
If you jokers want another 4 years of misery with John McCain go ahead and it could well be 8 years more cause Hillary Clinton cannot win this year or another year without both her supporters Hillary backing Obama.
So billionaire lady and your ilk read the tea leaves.

People make no sense   August 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

to spiteful Obama camp - all you dumb hillary supporters can donate 1 dollar. This just proves that the 18 million supporter thing is a big lie. The republicans already said they'd disrupt the process. Hillary had under a million supporters. That is why she is till in debt.

Then you have a billionaire telling Obama to settle Hillary's debt. Why didn't he just pay it for her if he supporters her so much? Oh he doesn't. Just like her 900 thousand supporters.

Hillary overrated!!!! 18 million supporters, another bosnia lie by hillary.

It's about the Supreme Court, ladies   August 18th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Gotta love all the "fake" Hillary supporters, trying to stir up "stuff"
Hillary ♡♡♡♡♡ Obama.

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   August 18th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

spiteful……………

You made a valid point, however why would Obama supporters help get Clinton out of debt…. we did not help her get in debt… we just provided Obama with enough money to run his campaign… ITS CALLED TRUE SUPPORT…………

So… Obama and his supporters are once again showing real vitriol and divisiveness. And planning to buy the election as well.

??? NO CLINTON TRIED BUT FAILED…….

nola   August 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Why should she beg? - she's got 18Million supporters - why don't they retire her debt? NO they like to run their mouths about how they love and support her - but the last time I notice love and support doesn't paid the bills. These same Obama haters want Obama to pay off her debt - he might look inexperienced and not as polished but he did not just walk out of the back woods. SO ALL YOU HILLIARY SUPPORTS PUT YOUR MONEY UP AND CLOSE YOUR MOUTH

JinNC   August 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

to Aware - Why in the world should Obama pay off Hillary's debt? Where are her 18 million supporters? Where is PUMA? As an Obama supporter, I will gladly contribute to her debt as soon as she releases her delegates to Obama at the convention.

jason, tx   August 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

hillary can pay her own debt

nancy   August 18th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Lynn Forrester should pay for it. To Hillary Supporters, you will need more than 18 millions votes for Hillary if she is to run again, if I were you, I would be very carefully how you handle the obama supporters cause i think one day you may need them.

vb   August 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

All the supposed 18 million Hillary voters have to do is donate $2.00, and here debt would be paid of…Should be too hard, come on PUMA's where are you guys?

No   August 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

She blew her chance for unity when she hijacked his convention.

Note to people with brains:
Hillary has more than enough money to pay her OWN debt.

Stop wasting our time, Hillary. Go ruin someone else's day.

David   August 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I have $20,000 in Gambling Debt. Should the bookmaker pay me, or should I pay the bookmaker?

Hillary has $13,000,000 in campaign debt. Should Democrats pay for it or should she pay it back herself?

Hillary should pay it back herself.

If you take risks you need to be able to live with the consequences. I do.

Americans' are stupid   August 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

This is funny. A billionaire telling Obama that he could have retired Hillary's debt for her. Why didn't he just pay it off if he is so much of a supporter? Again all talk and not action. Lie and deceive. That is their motto.

Linda   August 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

spiteful Obama, your facts are wrong. Obama received aporx 17 million votes, not 19 million.

Hillary won the popular vote.

ann   August 18th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Sen. Clinton incurrred these debts herself and she is responsible for her actions. There are too many people who are without expensive homes, or just home for that matter, and the luxuries that Sen Clinton enjoys for her to expect too much help from anyone.

Too much money is spent on campaig. If you can't pay the piper, don't dance.

Son of Rush   August 18th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

So proud of Dad… He never imagined that by keeping Obama in the Race would actually give him the nomination. We got them where
we want them. The Demos have the worst candidate ever. By the time the Republicans and McCain get done with him, he will be fortunate to win his Senate seat back. Thank you Hillary for exposing
Obama.

Americans' are stupid   August 18th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

This is a message to California voter: Why don't you sell your home and donate the money to Hillary? She needs you.

Linda of Atlanta   August 18th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

The Clintons need to stop!

Chelsea   August 18th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Did she prepare a budget for her campaign? How "ready" was she for the Presidency if she couldn't balance her own campaign budget? Hillary should have listened to the wisdom of the elders and withdrawn from the competition once it became clear to all that Obama couldn't be stopped. I feel sorry for her!

James   August 18th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Clear Hillary campaign debt in 10 days? Ridiculous! Lynn is a billionaire, Obama is not. Why can't Lynn wipe off Hillary's debt? Lynn, don't accuse someone who has alot less money than you to pay off your friend's debt.

Hypocrits for Obama   August 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Just like obama and his thugs- they want unity but they act viciously divisive.

dennis from chicago   August 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I HAVE BEEN BEGGING FOR disability and social security for FOUR YEARS……BUT WHO CARES… i am just a little guy who lies in bed 80 percent of the time due to a neck and back injury…. aged 57 AMERICAN BORN but who cares……CHANGE YOU CAN'T BELIEVE IN…

manny   August 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

$18 million of Clinton's campaign debt should have been paid by now.

Each one of her 18 million supporter's should have given her $1 each.
Better yet, give her $1.50 each.

Can someone tell me why the 18 million supporter's won't give
her a dollar?

At least all of the vendors can be paid.

Thank you

Cindy   August 18th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I'll donate some money… but only after I'm satisfied she's doing the right thing to support Obama. Right now, I'm still on the fence about her motives.

Obama's not naive… he's trying to heal the party. Is Hillary really going to show her support for him, or is it all just an act? Thus far, every time she or Bill has said something in support, they do it with gritted teeth. It's not genuine. And the PUMA can see that. So disengenuous. There is no way I'm donating to that.

jeff   August 18th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Alright Lynne,
Since I'm sure that you've never had to work a day in your life and inherited everything you own why don't you pick up the tab and save us from having to hear a billionaire whine about one of her rich, elitist friends' scraping for millions of dollars she spent knowing she could not repay.

Carol   August 18th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Where are all of her die-hard supporters? Where are all of the Hillary lovers that are going to march on the convention and demand that she get the nomination? Why don't they put their money where their mouth is?

If all of her "18 million supporters" actually existed, she wouldn't have this problem.

Hillary's support group is a handful of old bags (like herself) who are still living in 1970 and reading Betty Friedan. Betty is dead, ladies, and so is Hillary's political career. Get over it.

Let her pay her own debts. She screwed it up - she's responsible.

Makes me sick!!!   August 18th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Why won't Clinton's faithful supporters retire her debt? The amount has not been reduced! I cannot imagine then not receiving any money! Why shouold Obama give her the money when he ran a strategic, debt free campaign? I am not giving her a dime. Those that are criticizing him should pay the money. This should be over by now. I cannot wait until this convention is over, they make me sick!

Foreign Observer   August 18th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I hope the Hillarists understand what a terrible financial steward of this country HRC would have made… and yes, it is indeed funny to see a billionaire chide Obama for not retiring Clinton's debt…. with friends like these?

Bayou Joe   August 18th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

This woman has no shame. Stuck with Bill to go for the Presidency and now she is sucking up to this Socialist so her bills get paid.

This house divided will fall in the Fall.

Go McCain, The only true American Patriot in this race.

mary   August 18th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Obama should not be obligated to Hillary's debt she put herself in that position. If she cannot handle her finances, how in the world is she going to run our country? Wake up, people. Do not be so narrow minded. I do not feel that anyone should be responsible for Hillary. We do not owe her anything. She owes it to herself to show us how she is going to get out of this rut by herself. I believe that Obama is going to be a good president and I will stand by Obama.

Willy   August 18th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Come on you lemmings. you drank the Kool-Aid now time to pay the piper.

spiteful Obama camp   August 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Obama has 2 million donors- out of the claimed 19 Million people who voted for him…. and his supporters are the rich and educated ones.

So… most of HRC's 18 Million voters are not able to afford political donations. Remember they are the poor.

So… Obama and his supporters are once again showing real vitriol and divisiveness. And planning to buy the election as well.

Yet they claim they want unity in the party. How is this selfish spiteful behavior towards HRC a step towards a united party?

Wonders shall never end   August 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

lets put it this way:

An adult spends careless and runs into debt. And suddenly it becomes the responsiblity of his friends ( who never benefiited from the expenses), to pay back the loan?

I am dreaming here… this is madness. By the way where are the 18 million Hilary Supporters. Please stop making noise and retire her debt.

Bill   August 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

With all due respect to Ms. Forrester, I a) am not aware of any money that the Clinton's have given Obama, and b) am sure a billionaire such as Ms. Forrester could have wiped out Hillary's debt in far less than ten days, should she so desire.

Russ   August 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Where are her 18 million supporters when she needs them? Bless her heart. Obama '08!

annie   August 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Why is anyone surprised that Obama didn't follow through on his commitment to help Hillary?

Obama has proven he is untrustworthy and a liar.

NO OBAMA

SENIOR FOR AMERICA   August 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

IF YOU THINK IRAN IS GETTNG NUCLEAR WEAPONS WHILE ISREAL IS IN THAT AREA I HAVE SOME SWAMP WATER TO SELL YOU.
OUR NATIONAL DEBT HAS INCREASED FROM 4 TRILLION TO 9.7 TRILLION UNDER THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND BUSH COSTING US BILLIONS IN INTEREST. GET EDUCATED ON THE FACTS!

Hildegarde Schildgen   August 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Hillary should pay off her debt with her own money, then write a book on how the media ignored her and treated her terribly and everyone will be happy.

i for one would never read the book, but the 18mil of her supporters could.

i would have voted for a woman for president but not clinton.

california voter   August 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Why do we have to keep hearing about Clinton's campaign debt, lesley? only because CNN has to try every day, every way they can, to spin whatever they can get their hands on and try to make the clintons look bad. the clintons have already said they feel their investment in the campaign is worth every penny. there is no political couple in america who has invested as much thought, time, energy, good deeds, and money, to help this nation.

Kara   August 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

McCain '08 Hillary '12

Critical Thinking   August 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

For the PUMA's who chant "McCain 2008/Hillary 2012," imagine who will be appointed to the Supreme Court in the next four years by McCain. Keep on chanting "McCain 2008/Hillary 2012," but don't act surprised when you get your wish. It's the "Law of Unintended Consequences." How can you be so stupid?

Chicagoway   August 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

A bunch of clinton supporters on this blog are saying that obama should retire her debt. Why? No one has given a reason that he should retire her debt, only that he is a jerk for not doing it. She has really not helped him campaign at all, has not pushed for her supporters to back him, and it doesnt look like she will do much for him in the future. So…why should he retire her debt? Any of the 18 million want to give a good reason?

WHERE ARE THE PUMAS?   August 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

NOTICE HOW THE PUMA IDOITS NEVER COME AROUND WHEN HILLARY DEBT IS ON THE TICKER.

MAYBE THEY CAN DONATE ALL THAT MONEY THEY RAISED TO DISRUPT THE CONVENTION IN DENVER TO HILLARY. THESE PEOPLE CARE NOTHING ABOUT HILLARY.

DARRAGH MURPHY, WILL BOWERS, THE DENVER GROUP —–HILLARY NEEDS YOU TO HELP WITH HER DEBT.

Terry from VA   August 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Its not the Math is the Map. Ha Ha Ha!!! No it really is the MATH. If half of her supporters would only donate 3 dollars, she is back in the black.

The reality is, she did not have 18 million Democratic voters. She had a ton of Republicans that came out to vote for her becuase they knew she would be easy to beat. This is not rocket science. If she had 18 million then why are they not giving her as little as two dollars a piece?

Enough already.

Chuck   August 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Had the roles been reversed, no one would be saying that Hillary needed to help Obama retire his debt. He won fair and square and didn't have to pour in millions of his own money to delay the inevitable.

Carol in Timbuk2   August 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

All of you 18 million Clinton supporters should give Hill a dollar a piece. Then again, perhaps that 18 million figure has been a ruse along. Operation Chaos anyone?

Black Truth   August 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Didn't Bill make $100million in speeches last year? Why can't he take care of is wife's debt? More Money More Problems for the Clintons.

OBAMA 08/12

Gary Peterson   August 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Enough with all the vitriol on both sides. I am an Obama supporter who has contributed to retiring Hillary's debt.

maddawg   August 18th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

what a pathetic piece of chit this old hag is…

begging for money from others to pay off her debt?? PAY IT YOURSELF LOSER!!!

how low of a scum bag can you be to be that wealthy and still cry for help to pay off monies you spent for ONLY YOURSELF!

some1 please put this old cow out to pasture…!!! her crap is sour and outdated!!!

Jane   August 18th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Why aren't the Hilliary supporters paying off her debt?? They think she should be the Candidate but she and her staff could not maintain a budget when it came to monies. Yea, elect this woman president and she would be getting richer while the tax payers are paying out the nose to fund her projects.

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   August 18th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

MAYBE SHE SHOULD TRY ONE OF THOSE DEBT CONSOLIDATION COMPANIES…….

Aron Smith   August 18th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Its nice of Obama that he is tryihg to help clear Hillary's debt. But I think Hillary must explain why she overspent? What if all other candidates had overspent eg, Edward or Richardson millions and millions? She has to take responsibility of her careless expenditure. Now, is it Obama's responsibility as she claims or she should be seeking help sympathetically?

SENIOR FOR AMERICA   August 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

THE AVERAGE READING LEVEL IN THE USA IS AT A 7TH GRADE LEVEL. THAT IS WHY THE REPUBLICAN MEDIA MACHINE AND MURDOCH KEEP THIS ELECTION CLOSE. SMARTEN UP PEOPLE AND GET THE FACTS NOT THE ILLUSION AND DECEPITON GAME OF FOX NEWS AND THE REPUBLICAN RIGHT WINGED TALK RADIO.

Louise   August 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Wow, Barack can't win.

He's got the GOP hounding him for townhall meetings so they can get some press. He's got Hillary hounding him for money. He's being pulled from both sides.

To Barack Supporters:
Keep it all in the family until he's in the White House–don't spread the money, or the energy watching "forums".

biffington, biff   August 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

hey AWARE… OBVIOUSLY, you are anything, BUT…

laws state that obama CANNOT retire her debt…

what say you and the rest of those "18million" pony up?

yeah… whatever…

Sherry, Atlanta   August 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

APPEARS THAT PUMA ARE ALL TALK. . .AND NO SHOW (MONEY).

Cosmic Comedy Queen Go Hillary!!!   August 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Hillary, My hear ti is broken that you have to put up with all of this nonsense. I still wish you will be the only nominee. I do not like or want Obama in the White House. He is arrogant and a do nothing, know nothing vaudevillian.

MemeForObama   August 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Oh yeah-Here we go again. Clinton and her billionair friends that doesn't want to accept responsiblity. Yeah Blame it all on Obama. Since the Clinton's have billinair friends, why can't they help her pay off her dept or is that not what friends are made for??

Nate Meta   August 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

It's now high time the 18 million voters who cast their ballot for Ms.
Hillary, put $2.00 where they voted for her and retire her debt @ the Democratic Convention next week, like on the night of her speech would prove their true vocal voting expressions and prove their votes worthy!!!!!!

Michele, Oregon   August 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Why do we bloggers fall for this kind of article every time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whose best interests is it in to continue the divisiveness? Surely not Americas. Don't be a basher just to have something to bash about!
Forgive and unite!

Obama '08!

Nancy   August 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Lynn Forrester is calling Barack Obama UNGRACIOUS???

What kind of bizarre parallel universe do these people live in?

ShirleyY - Seattle   August 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

WHY SHOULD OBAMA RETIRE HILLARY'S DEBT, SHE MADE IT. WHY SHOULD I ASK ANYONE ON THIS EMAIL TO PAY OFF MY DEBTS, I MADE MY OWN DEBT AND IT'S MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY OFF MY OWN DEBTS. THOSE OF YOU ON THIS EMAIL, SAY OBAMA SHOULD PAY OFF HILLARY;S DEBT, IF YOU ARE SO CONCERNED ABOUT HILLARY' DEBT WHY DONT YOU PAY IT OFF.

HILLARY IS USING HER SUPPORTERS, OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS, NOW SHE WILL USE THE CONVENTION TO HELP PAY OFF HER DEBT.

HILLARY IS SELFISH AND DESERVE NO HELP.

Cha Ching   August 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Hey,

Hillary could get paid as a McCain consultant. She gave John everything he's using against Barack right now.

Send him your bill Hill, I'm sure he'd gladly pay.

Obama 08

Matt   August 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Taking a decisive stand on abortion is above Obama's pay grade? What in god's name is possessing people to still consider this man for president? He's acting like he's doing us all a favor by running to lead this nation.

What is the right pay grade for a president to take a decisive stand on hard issues? What is the price?

Not such a uniter   August 18th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Normally, the winner does retire the loser's debt. That is a standard procedure and serves to unify.

The fact that Obama is not doing so is making me question whether he deserves my vote after all.

He is NOT acting to unify the democrats. The Clintons are and they both donated to Obama… but his petulance is disturbing.

joe enright   August 18th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

i wouldn't give her a penny. she and her equally dysfunctional husband can go get a minimum wage job.

hey, they're democrats, they shouldn't mind.

Robert   August 18th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

To "aware":

Obama and Michele donated the max to Hillary to help retire their debt. He can't completely retire the debt. That would be illegal.

Ito   August 18th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

If Obama and his supporter donate to Hillary Clinton, it won't be used to pay off the debt. It will be used to continue Mother Mayhem's smear campaign. They will find more marches and more negative adds.

Marilyn   August 18th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Hillary chose to gamble with her money and she lost. Her debt is hers alone. Even though I have no intention of voting for Obama, why on earth should he pay off her debt?

Will, NJ   August 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama should retire Hillary's debt? In case you haven't realized, she lost and the real election is around the corner. Hillary spent herself into a desperate disaster and it's her loaners that are paying the price. Maybe if she attempted an ounce of genuine respect for Obama he and everyone else would actually give a care.

Protesting the DNC- NOT HRC   August 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I gave to HRC and would gladly give more… except that now she is doing the bidding of the DNC and the great Obama.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

1) IF SHE COULDN'T MANAGE HER OWN CAMPAIGN, WHY WOULD AMERICAN'S WANT HILLARY AS PRESIDENT-ESPECIALLY WITH OUR ECONOMY IN DISTRESS.
2) IT'S HILLARY, THAT'S UNGREATFUL. NO ONE OWES HER ANYTHING.
3) SENATOR OBAMA HAS BEEN MORE THAN KIND, BOTH CLINTON'S HAVE A SPOT AT THE CONVENTION.
4) IF HILLARY HAD NOT ROLLED IN THE GUTTER (DURING THE PRIMARIES), SHE WOULD BE VP.
5) STOP WHINNING HILLARY. . .YOUR DAYS ARE OVER. . .

Try The Donald   August 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

"For that mean, mean, mean, mean green…for the love of money"

Hanky   August 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I contributed to Hillary Clinton, although I stopped supporting her campaign early on. I think that all those people who are complaining about Hillary's loss to Obama, should show their loyalty to her by helping retire her debt. Unity is the order of the day and somehow people are dwelling on the past.
People are ignoring the fact that Hillary was coronated as Democratic Nominee before the primary and her campaign was torn asunder on the inside and did not run it smoothly for her. Blame them for the loss and everyone contribute so we can get these angry people happy again.
Its a shame when everyone's individual interests supplants the good of America. This is not the kind of politics I enjoy.

Steve   August 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Let's get things straight, fellow Obama supporters. Whatever Clinton did during the campaign (and some of it was pretty scummy), she's been gracious and intelligent since she conceded. She is NOT trying to take over the convention, she IS on board, and we shouldn't blame her because a pathetic minority of her supporters (who don't really respect her anyway, they're more swept away by a romantic ideal) plan to vote for a man who would take away their right to choose and kill more people in endless wars.

So, yeah. Donate to her or don't (I probably won't), but dial back the blame for things that aren't her fault. We can and will win without the PUMA dummies. Obama '08!

Obama is so selfish   August 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I agree… the Clintons and their supporters have done more and given more to the Obama campaign than the other way around.

Yet… Obama is the one needing to unify the party.

Bill Tampa   August 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Where are those 18 million cracks that she and PUMA keep talking about?….1.00 each..that's all they need to contribute to put her back on easy street. PUMA, What about that 50,000 you raised so far?..Give it to Clinton. I don't think you will because you are Republicans that infiltrated the Democratic party via RUSH LIMBAUGH.Shame, Shame on you Hillary, enough of the speeches, ASK PUMA to bail you out of this one.

Manuel TX   August 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I sent the HRC campaign $2,600…and part of that has now gone to her senatorial campaign because of campaign finance limits.

I'd happily donate more, but I'm not allowed.

So…will the Obama supporters just **ut up.

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Sue in Fl   August 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I wish I had it to help her. I too am an Obama supporter. I just can't feed my family right now. Next payday…I will send in $25.00.

Obama support that still loves the Clintons!

Tara   August 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Why the heck should Obama be responsible for her irresponsibility? Hilary you are smarter than that! Also as someone has mentioned her 18 million supporters should send her a dollar…maybe then they can stop complaining!!!!!

jay   August 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

O8ama

Phantom of the Oprah   August 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

We do not like it that HRC is now being pimped by the party to save Obama.

VL   August 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

She lost……
She should of quit when her campaign WENT INTO THE RED……
She isn't getting any of my money, Her and Bill are worth 110 million dollars…….
If the "18 million voters" put up 2 bucks that equals 36 million $2 x 18 million = $36 million…….
PUMA Stop acting like racism wasn't a major hurdle Obama had to go though….
P.S. YOU LOST!!!! GET OVER IT OR WATCH OUR COUNTRY TO CONTINUE DOWN THE WRONG PATH…….
Thank you for your time……

Hillary Says....   August 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

"A kiss on the hand can be quite sentimental, but diamonds are…ur money is a girl's best friend."

Ex-Republican for Obama   August 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

"billionaire Lynn Forrester" could have erased Clinton's debt in 10 minutes, but didn't. Instead Lynn Forrester opted to criticize others for not doing it, she specifically pointed at the 18 million plus people that claim to support Hillary, but can't seem to find their wallets.

Actions speak louder then words. Obama may have alot of words, but he backs them with action. Hillary, pay your debt, you have the money and you foolishly spent on a race you had already lost. Owning up to your mistake is the least you can do.

Ben   August 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

So sad…

After seeing her run a campaign, I am sure glad she won't be running the country.

dark days   August 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Wait a minute. The Clintons made 107 million since leaving office.
Hillary continued spending money after it was mathematically impossible for her to win the primary. And she has the AUDACITY to ask Americans to pay her bills?

Wow.

Matt   August 18th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

All I know is I'm investing in Tin Foil.

The way these Obamaphiles turn everything into a conspiracy. Between now and the election and beyond, the Tin Foil Hat usage is going to be record high among the lefties.

Deb, Allentown, PA   August 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

oops, sorry…meant to say that if Obama doesn't win in 2008, Hillary will never have another opportunity for a position in any administration, including hers in 2012. Obama's followers will never forgive her for being unable to rein in you PUMA people.

Dan , TX   August 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I'd donate to Clinton, but every time I reach for my checkbook someone who claims to be a Clinton supporter posts something hateful about Obama. So, instead I donate to Obama.

I guess Clinton supporters are just as mad at Obama as I am at Clinton. So the Clinton supporters will stay home and John McCain will be the next president. Oh well. No health insurance for 66 million Americans after John McCain's first four years. Once the economy is so horrible and the infrastructure is so run down, and the rich are so, so, rich. They can all move to Switzerland and enjoy a great life while Americans fight over the scraps.

Dave   August 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I have an idea! Why doesn't "billionaire Lynn Forrester" pay off Hillary's debt? A few million is a pittance to a billionaire, and what a great thing to do for a friend. Then the rest of us won't have to listen to either of them whine.

Sig, Los Angeles CA   August 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Don,

Why does Obama have to help Clinton pay her debts? She was ill equipped to run h