August 25, 2008
Posted: August 25th, 2008 05:15 PM ET

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Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton had a joint event in Unity, New Hampshire in June.
Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton had a joint event in Unity, New Hampshire in June.

(CNN) – Amid reports that Bill Clinton is frustrated with his speaking slot at the convention and Hillary Clinton wasn’t considered for Barack Obama’s running mate, the Illinois senator refuted both Monday, telling reporters that former President Clinton can speak about anything he likes and argued that Hillary was in fact looked at.

CNN reported Monday morning that President Clinton is not happy he was asked to speak Wednesday night when the theme is national security. Clinton prides himself on his administration’s economic success, a pillar of his 1992 campaign.

Watch: Hillary Clinton calls for unity

Obama says he told Clinton last week he could discuss whatever he likes.

“Bill Clinton is a unique figure in our politics,” Obama told reporters at a hastily assembled news conference Monday afternoon. “This is the only person, the only Democrat that has been re-elected since FDR and he is somebody who is equally adept at talking about domestic issues and foreign policy issues.”

“Wednesday night most of the focus is going to be about foreign policy, but Bill Clinton knows a little bit about trying to yank an economy out of the doldrums and trying to help middle class families,” Obama added. “It wouldn’t make much sense for me to want to edit his remarks to prevent him from making a strong case about why we need fundamental economic change in this country.”

Obama also pushed back against questions about his campaign not vetting Hillary Clinton, saying “one of the things I don’t want to do is start getting into all the details about my vice presidential process.”

“I’ve said publicly and I will repeat again that Senator Clinton would have been on anybody's short list and so I took her very seriously,” said Obama.

What she on his short list?

“I think you can draw that conclusion,” Obama responded.

Obama said he wasn’t concerned about the possibility of protests by Clinton supporters at the convention because the Clintons have been clear about their support for him and will “be active parts of our campaign for the remaining 70 days.”

“There are going to be some of Senator Clinton’s supporters who we’re going to have to work hard to persuade to come on board, that’s not surprising,” said Obama. “But if you take a look I think at this week, I am absolutely convinced that both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton understand the stakes…”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


CAROLYN   August 25th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

what do you think a convention is? it's been great just yo see the beauty of the crowd all ethnic groups partying it's a sight to behold. go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edgar - Orlando   August 25th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

The Democratic Party leaders made a huge mistake on not accepting Hillary on the ticket.

Shame on you Obama !!!!!

To all Obama supporters come Novermber you will realized your obama made a bad choice when he loses.

As a 911 suvivor I want a commander and chief. in the white house. Hillary and Mccain are ready.

Obama is a Joke !!!

I'm a Democrat for 33 years and will vote Mccain for the first time in my life.

CENTER POLITICS   August 25th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

SINCE WHEN THE LOOSER GET SOME MUCH RESPECT. I DON'T SEE ROMEY DEMANDING AS MUCH RESPECT AS THE CLINTON'S SUPPORTERS. LET'S FACE, ARE WILLING TO PUT YOUR PERSONAL FEELINGS BEFORE THE COUNTRY? DO RATHER FOUR MORE YEARS OF THE SAME THING? IF YOU DIDN'T WIN, TRY AGAIN. BUT FOR GOD SAKE BE A TRUE DEMOCRAT, AND IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE REPUBLICAN WELL FINE, IT IS A FREE COUNTRY BUT PLEASE DON'T COME BACK TO THE PARTY IN FOUR YEAR DEMANDING RIGHTS. BY THE WAY DO YOU KNOW THAT 40% OF REPUBLICAN ARE WILLING TO SUPPORT OBAMA?

Eyam Sofine   August 25th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Oh, Le Moderato, may I leave the limbo of awaiting moderation and Be Posted?? Let me help. It Is My Opinion, and so You Are Cool. Books like "Betrayed", and "China Threat" are just, well they are factual, but let's say they are Just Opinion. Opinion, Opinion, Opinion–That is what is listed here. Glad I could be of service.

braggingrights   August 25th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

ChilWill:
It's called divide and rule! most media attended Mcains barberque. They boarded together to sell propagada to the American public!. its a shame media outlets such as CNN, ABC and Fox have turned out to be equal with radio zimbabwe when it comes to paddling propagada and lies!

unitedwestanddevidedwefall   August 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

CNN, FOX, and the republicans have conspired to keep this country divided along racial, finanacial, and party lines. Which is totally UNAMERICAN. This is the United States of America, NOT the UNunited States of America.

TXBad1 Never for Obama (X-Dem)   August 25th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

McCain all the way 2008 and Hillary in 2012 , NO Obama , Now or Never!

Lynn in NM   August 25th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Who cares if there is discord? He is the presumptive nominee. She lost. End of story!

B. Smart   August 25th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

PUMAS = REPUBLICANS IN DISGUISE.

Lucy   August 25th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

We are all blessed to be American citizens, and it is a sad day when a woman such as myself and a Grandmother as well has decided not to vote at all. And my reason is the two men who are running both scare me.

Independant Thinker   August 25th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Of course Obama is going to do that, He has to give the feeling that everthing is okay.

vw   August 25th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

No matter what you said, believe it or not, the fact is discord/resentness is there.
Anyone said to unit is a simple and pure liar.

susie   August 25th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Obama keeps putting Hillary down.

PapaBear   August 25th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Hillary will no doubt make it in 4 more years.2012
The only problem is that Bill will be lurking in the background,giving advice...he knows all the nooks and crannies in the White house for sure.
Obama is not the answer...McCain this time and then give Hillaruy and the Dems a shot at it.

Wisest one of All   August 25th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

What the racist empty suit Hussein Nobama really means is that he has NO chance of winning without kissing the rear ends of the Clintons and the Clinton supporters. Proven fact!

Joshua   August 25th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

PUMAs Unite – Vote McCAIN in 2008 – So we can vote HILLARY in 2012 !!!!!

Lets Stand up for Hillary after the disrespect that Obama and his supporters shown by denying him what was stolen from Hillary.

Love is in the Air   August 25th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Oh...me and Michelle were just talking (after I took a big hit in the polls) how we love Bill and Hillary. We were remembering the good ole days when Gore ran for office and lost to GW Bush in his 1st term and how he did not have Bill and Hillary at his side. Then there was the time when John Kerry ran for office and guess what? the same thing happen, he too took a hit in the polls and lost to GW Bush in his 2nd tern.

I'm probably going to lose too!

Michael from Portland   August 25th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

For Pete's sake, WHEN is CNN gonna stop asking EVERYONE at EVERY interview about this? After hearing EVERYONE you've asked tell you how and why things really look, you still go out wandering the Convention floor looking for the one person who will say they're not happy! PUT A SOCK IN IT!!! I'M GETTING SICK TO MY STOMACH listening to one newsperson after another pound away at this, milking it for anything they can get!!! Can you PLEASE just let us watch the convention without you getting in the way? I used to love CNN in the primaries but you guys are becoming UN-WATCHABLE!!!

Liz   August 25th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Has no clue how to handle even the Clintons and we're expected to give this nominee one of the most challenging jobs in the world ??

Someone needs to jack up this guys teleprompter before it's too late ! He'd be thinking through eeh, ahhs between fruitless, "what do they want me to say ??" poll-driven, long-winded, hesitant, convoluted, vague and wishy-washy monologues.

Obama’s been so vague, so all-things-to-all-people, for so long now that trying to do otherwise is not natural for him.

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK   August 25th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

@ Kurtis in CT

You don't know what you are talking about, I support Obama.. and I don't hate Hillary..

ChillWill   August 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Shame on you CNN. I used to trust that you were a source we could count on for reporting the news instead of making it. You're "analysts" and writers have been over playing the so-called rift between Clinton and Obama supporters in spite of what the candidates, the campaign professionals and even their respective supporters have claimed. You've given much more of a voice to the small band of disaffected supporters than they deserve. Stop creating news and start reporting on it. Campbell Brown is the worst of you, with her cynicism and rampant bias. Her lite style of reporting would make her a great fit at Fox News. I've officially changed my home page and source for TV news.

Worst...Ticket...Ever....   August 25th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

No discord with the Clintons after he gave her lipservice and put the screws to her? Yeah, he considered her as v.p. And I have a bridge to sell you all.

La Raza   August 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Racism is in play America.

Erika, KS   August 25th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Of course he denies it! You people are loony! He wants people who supported her to vote for him. It's not going to happen.

Jerry B   August 25th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

meant to say: "There are more registered Dems THAN Republicans."

adam   August 25th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

There was NO miscalculation in obama winning the nomination. People are showing their true colors at this time when the republican party should be memory in politics after the horrible startegy for running the country. If you are planning to vote republican this year out of spite in hopes that clinton will win in 2012 YOU ARE DREAMING, the same game you play this year will be played on the clintons BIG TIME in 2012, she wont even make it past the primaries. PLAY NOW PAY LATER!!!!!!!!!

Jerry B   August 25th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

There are more registered Dems and Republicans. Therefore, it follows that Dems were ultimately responsible for the election of W (twice!) "Gore is too stiff." "Kerry is too boring." And so instead we suffer under the worst president in American history! Here we go again... "I wanted Hillary therefore I'm not playing." Just as Americans at large, Democrats ultimately get the President they deserve!

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 25th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

PLEASE CNN.........STOP BEING WITH THE TABLOID NEWS!

WITH HILLARY OUT CAMPAIGNING FOR SEN. OBAMA........WHAT MORE DOES SHE HAVE TO DO TO PROVE SHE IS SUPPORTING HIM?

HILLARY KNOWS THAT SHE WILL NEED OBAMA'S SUPPORTERS FOR HER RUN IN 2016!

Jaime   August 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

The blame lies solely on the DNC if they lose. It's easy to blame the Clintons, isn't it? When deep down, you know that if your candidate was really the best for winning the White House and is the most Republican-attack-proof, they could withstand whatever attacks they received. So stop being babies and stop making excuses for what happens if Obama loses.

Whether it's Obama or Clinton, if he or she lost the election, it's all on them and the Party. The candidate wasn't strong enough and the Democratic Party didn't pick the right person to win the White House.

Don't make excuses if you don't win. Man up and admit it.

Joe   August 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

The blame lies solely on the DNC if they lose. It's easy to blame the Clintons, isn't it? When deep down, you know that if your candidate was really the best for winning the White House and is the most Republican-attack-proof, they could withstand whatever attacks they received. So stop being babies and stop making excuses for what happens if Obama loses.

Whether it's Obama or Clinton, if he or she lost the election, it's all on them and the Party. The candidate wasn't strong enough and the Democratic Party didn't pick the right person to win the White House.

Don't make excuses if you don't win. Man up.

Newly Independent Former Dem Writing in Hillary   August 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

If Bill Clinton could run again for president, I would vote for him this hour.

My happiest and most beneficial years were when Bill Clinton was in office.

maty   August 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

History books will state how the media threw out ethics and corrupted the political process.
History will state that Hillary Clinton broke barriers, won the most votes ever cast in primary history and was snuffed by her own Party to oush a candidate that lost to McCain.

Trult Historical!

Way to go down in the books morons!

NORA, FLORIDA   August 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Well I see that they are at it AGAIN. Someone please give me a BARF BAG. I am tired of Hearing about what CLINTONS want. GIVE ME A BREAK ALREADY!!!

The picture is much bigger than them.....LIKE POLICIES or did the AMERICAN people forget this part!!!!

jeanette from Charlotte   August 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I'll tell you what CNN needs to do... stop spending all the convention time talking about the Clintons!
This IS Obamas convention and we're not hearing anything about him at all!

CAROLYN   August 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

the rift that the clinton supporters have been been day to day coverage of people such as david gergen, paul b, carville, gloria, making those half woman go crazy talking about putting her on the ticket and that she did'nt get respect say's the puma's. sen clinton lost point blank. and the woman that say thier not voteing for sen obama was'nt going to vote for him anyway,and they were'nt going to vote for hillary eighter.

MB   August 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

. The media is coloring this democratic convention! If it was up to most of the commentators the convention is already a disaster! The people’s choice is being bombarded with all of this gossip and banter about Hilary and what will Michelle say and bla bla bla!!!

MacCain and the Republicans already have a head start in the opinion pole because there is no tabloid flavored smut to discuss about his speech and so on (everybody already knows he's a terrible speaker).

SHUT UP ALREADY!! Let the Dem's have their convention without all of the crap that going on from the peanut gallery

Janet   August 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

These threats of "if you don't vote for Obama, you are unpatriotic, racist, stupid, and/or ignorant and we're not voting for Hillary Clinton when she next runs" being uttered by Obama's followers are laughable. We'll all remind you of how unpatriotic, women hating, stupid, and ignorant you are for not voting for her. Threats don't work.

Obama's first order of business is to unite the Democratic party. If he can't do that, how effective of a president is he going to be?

Hillary supporter for McCain   August 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Hillary and Joe Biden were right. Obama is not qualified to be President. I'm voting for McCain.

Darrell   August 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

It simply amazes me that Clinton supporters think that if they vote in McCain they can then vote in Hillary in 2012.You will be so broke by then you will not be able to afford the internet and besides you will likey have been drafted somewhere to fight yet another war.How stupid do you have to be to believe that there is even a 1% chance that in 2012 Clinton could be President.If Obama does not win and it is blamed on Clinton or her supporters you have a 0% chance of getting her in 2012.Thank God Hillary and Bill are not as stupid as some of her supporters !! Thank God Bill and Hillary are going to do everything they can to get Obama in office for the next 8 years.

Mad   August 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Clinton saved our country- and how do we repay him? Yelling at his wife and leaving her in a mile deep hole of debt because she tried to change this country for the better?

You idiot independents who voted for Bush and now Obama really have research to do

Clinton was guarenteed to save the country and its over now...

KH   August 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

DO YOU HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT BUT HILLARY CLINTON???

Sarah   August 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Vince- I don't think that you speak for all African Americans.

If Barack loses, it won't be because Hillary did not support him enough. If people do not vote for him it will be because they disagree with his ideals or, right or wrong, because they feel he has been shoved down their throats.

Patrick   August 25th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

This Registered Voting Democrat has discord with O and has no intention on wasting my vote on him. McCain 08. Clinton 12!

A Woman In California For Obama   August 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

GET THIS: BILL CLINTON IS A FORMER PRESIDENT. Did you get it? FORMER PRESIDENT. This is NOT his time. Who cares if he is "happy" or not? He has made his money and had his fame. Now do most of us a favor and go away. Let Obama run his own forum. He is quite capable of doing that.

Norma D. Batson   August 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I was an early Hillary supporter because she was a woman.But when Barak Obama announced, gender wasn't as important as race.To me,a retired educator originally from Tennessee of mixed parentage,Barbadian,Cherokee,Caucasian, and possibly African, having lived through segregation and intergration,with friends and family of many other ethnic groups,I feel very strongly that GOD has ordained him(Obama) as our next President.Rush Limbaugh,calls him the "Messiah".He well may be. I've lived long enough to know that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! I DO belive he is ordained by GOD!

delimex007   August 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I hope Obama loses so that Hillary wins in 2012.Mccain is going to defeat Obama .Now, Obama needs the Clintons as the polls are tied.What a hypocrite?Candidate for change?Please!!!Give me a break!!Go MCain go...

Willy   August 25th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

The Clinton's are you're October surprise Obama.

Lacy   August 25th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I don't think Hillary even wanted to be VP. I think that's what her supporters wanted. PUMA does not speak for Hillary.

I think she'd prefer secretary of state.

pekopper   August 25th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Typical corporate media..., creating something out of nothing to seel a story.

Joseph Egan II   August 25th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Recent coverage on how much more airtime Obama's received as opposed to McCain. Maybe, and it has all been negative, why? Also the media insists on inciting trouble with this Clinton tiff. How about some positive out looks. I guess corporate media America is afraid of Obama being the next President. Which i believe will happen. The Clintons had their moment in the sun, move on. Also there was a good reason the Kennedys, Caroline and Ted, backed Obama, and you can bet it was for a better America.

Mary   August 25th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Notice the elusive nature of Obama's response to the question of whether he seriously considered Hillary for the V.P. position. Instead of answering "yes" or "no" with elaboration to clarify, he said, "You could draw that conclusion." Yes, that's true. We could draw that conclusion, but it could and would probably be a false conclusion. Oh well, as his Pastor Wright said, "He's a politician. He does what politicians do." Indeed, and his slam at Hillary in retaliation for her "3:00 a.m." ad showed his descent to a lower, juvenile level of retaliation. I couldn't believe that he would be so stupid as to antagonize Hillary supporters like me, whom he desperately needs in November. But even with Hillary as his V.P. candidate, I couldn't vote for Obama because of the many questions about his loyalty and his lack of experience and qualifications for the Presidency.

Deborah   August 25th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

When are the Demorats going to recognize it is the responsibility of OBAMA to unite the party? When the Republican party wins in November, will the Dems place the blame on Hillary? Looks like they already have that in effect.

brittany   August 25th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I think Obama should let Americans know that Hillary will have some part in his presidency. He should have her playing some kind of role that would bring back Clinton supporters. He can choose who he wants as a VP and I probably wouldn't have chosen her either. Obama should also portray McCain as a sexist. This will also draw away her supporters from picking McCain.

Northwood   August 25th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Democrats need to stop the silliness. Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are victims of vicious rumors and nasty gossip used to get you upset and split the party. Having followed Hillary's actions after her historic race, she has went out of her way to support Obama. Obama supporters need to knock off the attacks..This women was a victim of a vicious media and now is being once agin abused by the McCain camp to cause division in the party. Hillary Clinton is a great American, and has earned our respect.

PUMAs ARE REPUBLICANS   August 25th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

PUMAs Unite – Vote McCAIN in 2008 – So we can vote HILLARY in 2012 !!!!!

___________________________________________________________

This is the MOST SELFISH thing i ve heard in my enitre life.

What about all those who will die is IRAK, in the meanwhile, what about all those who will loose their home, all those who will see their job shipped overseas, all those who will die not being able to afford healthcare ?????

what about all these people...You PUMA people really think as republicans...i mean only rich republican can afford to wait 4 more years since they can afford health care and avoid home forclosure, and gaz price !
NS !!!!!!

beezy   August 25th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

obama is a better president than anybody is, or will ever be

Sean   August 25th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I am a DEMOCRAT who will NOT vote for OBAMA and here's why. He knows that Hillary was the best VP candidate(yes even better than Biden) and all his talk about UNITY was all talk, the only thing he seems good at. BOTTOM LINE: If he can't even put aside his own personal feelings for the good of the country, then what kind of president will he be. True, Clintons played hard against him during the primaries, but get over it for the good of the country. All talk, No Substance, No vote, Nobama.

CM   August 25th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

'I am Hillary Clinton and I DO NOT approve this message!"

Eat that PUMA and you other false Democrats! You can't hide behind her now.

And its been said before. The media will remind us next 4 years about this if Obama loses and HRC tries for the nomination. We won't vote for the Repubs but we don't have to vote.

Besides you think McCain is really going to give her anything? Obama has a cabinet post in mind for her.

Jacque   August 25th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Could you please remind again why you did not stand up and give Michigan and Florida its half delegate. Will the real slim "Obama" please stand up.

James from San Leandro, CA   August 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Despite the (literal) handful of disgruntled Sen. Clinton supporters that McCain's trotted out, they WILL come to the polls and vote Obama-Biden in November. Sen. Obama has been incredibly gracious by offering to have her name put into nomination; once she and Pres. Clinton return the favor in their gracious speeches this week, the vast majority of her supporters will come around. History strongly bears this out.

I bet even "Disgusted American" will end up rethinking his/her position. :)

The road to to a Dem landslide in Nov. starts in Denver!

vINCe   August 25th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

IF HILLARY CLINTON EVER STANDS A CHANCE OF WINNING ANY ELECTION EVER IN LIFE.....BARACK OBAMA HAD BETTER WIN THIS ELECTION. IF HILLARY SUPPORTERS TRY TO TORPEDO THIS ELECTION, I CAN GUARANTEE A STRONG RESPONSE FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY!! THIS IS NOT A THREAT..IT'S A PROMISE!!!

2012 ;-)   August 25th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Americans are pretty set in who they are going to vote for. It all comes down to the Elector Collage anyway.

If and it could very well happen Obama loses, what will be the concession speech Race!

I'm picking the best of the worst

2012 Clinton ;-)

KAMI IN CHANDLER AZ   August 25th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

OH MY GOD!!!! SERIOUSLY PUMAS, CAN YOUU REALLY HTIK ABOUT WHAT IS AT STAKE RIGHT NOW!!! GET OVER YOURSELVES!
more years of Bush, Roe V Wade beign over turned, conservitvve judges beign appointed for LIFE, McCaine was against equal pay for women for god sakes!!!!!!

I like Hillary and if she had won i woudl have voted for her, but she didnt Obama did. I have a child and i do not want him to grow up in a world ruined by Bush adn McCain!

I can almost bet that Hillary will get a great spot in Obamas Cabinet! She would make great supreme court justice!!!!

KenB, MI   August 25th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

If all parties (supporters) were smart this could be one of the greatest head fakes in political history and both the Obama- Biden camp can win and the Clinton power base will grow.

Thomas   August 25th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Vote For McCain so We can have Hillary in 2012!

ran   August 25th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Obama/Biden will be okay. We the people will get our country back inspite of HRC/Bill/Pumas. The polls do not reflect cell phone use or internet users ,so not a good indicator of the people wants this time around. So Democrats and others who want our country back be happy don't worry we will get our country back.

Hope and change we all need and can count on by voiting for Obama/Biden and Democrats.

BBH   August 25th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

LBJ was a re-elected democrat. History?

Disgusted American   August 25th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

No Hillary, No Vote.

However as a lifelong Democrat, I could not bear to pull the lever for the Republican McManiac.

I'll just not vote on the Presidential ticket and pull the lever for the rest of the Democrats.

The Democratic Party leaders made a huge miscalculation on Obama and may just lose the election. But I am not naive enough to believe McManiac's new ads. How low can you go in politics.

What a darn shame!

Diane Dagenais Turbide   August 25th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Hi Jack,

the media should give more credit to the Clintons instead of having fun at reporting whatever republicans wants to create more of a soap opera drama! Frankly, they are not dumb people. These people are hard working and they will never give up on the american people and on the democratic party! Frankly, when you hear republicans putting down people and giving them a label of being liberals….woo be scare be very scared of that word! Worst, they still instill fear in people by using the word socialism….well we know that at the heart of the republicans social issues are not at the heart of their party period! Words to fear : liberals, socialism, marxism! Please give us a break from so much stupidity in 2008! Maybe democrats and media should explain to republicans and anyone not understanding in the word democrat if you take out the letter T and replace it with the letter C and add at the end the vowel Y you will discover the society you have been privilege to be part of because of all your fathers : the right to live in a democracy…and the democratic party has been the party at the forefront of all the big social democratic changes in the country!

KenB, MI   August 25th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I would not have said a thing...let the opposition continue to attack what they think they know and let them continue to spend money...right up until Wed. when Hillary speaks.

G. Rodriguez   August 25th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

There seems to be a theme among Hillary Clinton PUMA's. They are all victims, who pout and spitefully threaten to vote for McCain. Here is a reality check. If the Democratic Party thinks that Hillary and/or Bill tried to sabotage Obama's campaign in any way, her political future is ZERO. Just as all of you PUMA's won't vote for Obama and will vote for McCain, so will the rest of us follow suit in 2012. So wake up, get over the pouting, grow up, and support the anti-Republican troops. If you really want McCain, then you have been a closet republican all along.

braggingrights   August 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

If Hillary has no problem with the VP selection! who are you to talk on behalf of her? Shut Puma and get over it!

Louis   August 25th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

EVERYONE SHOULD VOTE FOR McCAIN if they want to continue the endless debacle in Iraq, overturn Roe v. Wade, drill offshore, perpetuate a stagnant economy, continue the real estate collapse...if you agree with Bush 95% of the time, McCain is your man!!!!

VLNEWMAN   August 25th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

OBAMA SHOULD HAVE CHOSEN HILLARY AS THE RUNNING MATE! SINCE THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED HE DOES HAVE TILL OCTOBER TO GET RID OF BIDEN AND GET HER IN THE RACE WITH HIM. BECAUSE WITH OUT HER, HE IS DESTEND TO LOOSE. HILLARY WAS HIS ON LY SAVING GRACE.

FROM IRVING TX AND PROUD TO BE DEMOCRATE FOR HILLARY

Emma, San Jose, CA   August 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

The Ticker is like a gossip column. There is no question but what you introduce conflict and controversy.

RSB   August 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I don't think as much of the Clinton's as they do of themselves. I understand they think they ARE the Democratic party. Does Kennedy ring a bell?
It will be hard to win an election when you have to worry about members of your own party.
I wish someone that knows how to read body language would analyze Hillary the next time she shows her support for Obama.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 25th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Notice how often Obama backs down and compromises when there is just a little resistance? I bet our enemies have.

Vegas   August 25th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Love the picture...
You can see what Hillary is thinking...

Hi... here I am.... standing next to this joke.... try to smile, try to smile...

Hillary 08/12

Travis   August 25th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Are those Clintocks still in the news?...

What did they have for dinner?

Did they go to the bathroom?

GO AWAY CLINTOCKS.

Bob   August 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Bill Clinton is another one of those out of touch socialists. The era of the Clintons is thankfully finished.

Mike   August 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

There should be a reversal of roles, Hillary should be behind that podium.

stone   August 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

OB will go down

tedious898   August 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

sharon = GOP plant. Watch out there missy! You might get sued by Shaun Hannity for stealing his rep. talking points. This the general election. Unless this is the first for you, understand this, during every general election all the politicans move closer to the center. Its called politics 101. Here endeth the lesson! Now study so more and try again.

Cynthia   August 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

The Clintons have as much if not more at stake as Senator Obama – there legacy and Senator Clinton being elected again.

Citizen Watch   August 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Come on. Hillary fought hard, and Bill Clinton was one of the better presidents of the 20th century. It's only human for both of them to be a bit "weak of heart" when it comes to supporting Obama. Does anyone really understand how difficult this is for them? I think they deserve a lot more than Obama and his camp have extended. I think the Clintons are doing their best to be gracious and supportive.

TREVOR   August 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hillary supporters need to remember that voting for McBush is voting for 100 more years of war...be careful, the draft is coming for a loved one near you!

Kurtis in CT   August 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

The only people who hate Hillary these days are Obama Democrats. She has made huge strides to work across the aisle, and even earned the respect of FoxNews mad man Bill O. Republicans don't hate her as the Obama Dems would have us believe. Rather, they fear her.

BO made a game ending mistake by not choosing Hillary. But I am glad. Hillary Clinton is better than that. She doesn't deserve to be marginalized in an Obama presidency. It should have been the other way around with Hillary as #1, and Obama #2. It is BO that has divided the party. He should have waited his turn. But the Power Dems installed him as their preferred candidate. As usual, the Dems have picked the wrong guy. What a terrible shame.

Now I am forced to vote against the power brokers in the Democratic Party and vote McCain. If they hadn't worked so hard to supplant Hillary by installing Obama, I might feel differently. What they've done is no different that what happened in Florida in 2000. Vote NO to Dean/Pelosi’s installed candidate. Vote NO to Obama.

To Obama Kids Incorporated: Soon enough, you will end up the same kind of people that were hippies in the 60s (fighting for change and an end to war) who turned into the 80s and 90s yuppies (caring about only themselves and what they can consume / “help the poor but don’t take a slice of my pie”). Why should I care what you think now? It will never hold up to the test of time.

I can’t wait for a chance to vote FOR a President rather than against one. Maybe 2012.

tedious898   August 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I wish some of these PUMAs, NO DEAL, Notfallinginline, people would buy a frigin' clue.

Its so amazing they disregard the way McCain has demeaned women over the years – in so many ways. One that should hit home is the poor and tasteless joke about Chelsea. Leaders don't do that. Men of character don't attack children of political opponents. Yet Barack was supposed to have mistreated, disrespected the Clintons. Chelsea was on the campaign trail everyday and Barack never mentioned her once – Did he? But no.....Just say no . Let the country go to heck under the republicans. I don't understand these people.

Wake up America   August 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

CLINTON, CLINTON' CLINTON.... who cares about them!!! Let them join the ranks or become completely obsolete in the upcoming OBama administration...

Hillary would make a great Secretary of State... Bill... well... Bill is Bill...

OBAMA / Biden 08

Jan   August 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Sounds like a threat from the Chicago senator–what stakes is he referring to?

MikeH   August 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

The Republican Rumor Fabrication Machine is in full production. It has an eager outlet named Cable News Network (CNN) that will print without question every concocted rumor.

"Bill Clinton won't give Obama the time of day"

"Hillary Clinton supports McCains Candidacy"

"Barack Obama has a 666 birthmark "

Michelle Obama is Angela Davis's illegitimate daughter"

And so on....

Nancy   August 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

It's reports like this one that make me really happy we are not nominating Hillary Clinton as the Democratic party's presidential candidate. Whew we dodged the bullet and avoided 4 more years of that brat.

KATHLEEN   August 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Hillary hanger ons need to grow up and move on. Obama
can't choose a woman who has a husband telling Obama what
to do. I like Biden.
Hillary supporters need to vote for MCWAR, MCDRAFT, MC NO ENTITLEMENTS. MC SEND ALL THE JOBS OVERSEAS,
MCBUSH. MCSAME, MC DON'T HAVE A CLUE, MC MORE OF
THE SAME, MC MAKE THE RICH RICHER WITH LESS TAXES
AND THE POOR POORER IN EVERY WAY!!!!!!!

Please and Thank You   August 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Believe that and there was another INEXPERIENCED Candidate that in 2000 said he was a 'UNITER NOT A DIVIDER'..

Believe that and before you know it, IF elected, he'll have his face on the $3 Bill

Believe that and think back to the promises he made the State of Illinois before leaving BEFORE he finished his 1st term and voting 191 times 'Present'

Believe that and the word 'Pocket Change' comes to mind in that he'll be in the pockets of Washington D.C. Democratic Old Cronies like Pelosi, Reid....as evidenced by his selection of Biden...one of the most and oldest cronies of them all

Believe that and we'll have to rely on Billionaires like T.Boone Pickens to spend his billions to corner the new energy market while Obama learns how to be President OJT

Big D   August 25th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

So can we let it go now? You've gotten this message from both campaigns over and over, but you still keep trying to stir up controversy with this. The media has fueld this more than the campaigns. So can you just let it go now, and cover the actual issues of this campaign?

Splurge   August 25th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Too late to start showing the Clintons respect, Obama.

Mike   August 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I hope that Hillary & Bill call out sick...

This should be Mrs. Clinton's night to begin with.

RR in AZ   August 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

It's just the Republicans trying to spin this....

JUAN CARLOS   August 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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P R A C T I C A L L Y,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,G R E W,,,,,,,,,,,,,T O G E T H E R,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

P E O P L E,,,,,,,,,C A N ' T,,,,,,,,,,,T E L L,,,,,,,,,,,,U S,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A P A R T,,,,,,,

Travis   August 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I'm sure you at CNN will find a way to spin it so they are close to

beginning WWIII. By the way, this mornings item along the same

lines was stated by you as 'A SOURCE" great cop-out CNN.

Maybe you should get the Inquirer to do some research for you.

Your journalism tactics have much to be desired.

Boston For OBAMA   August 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

UNITY UNITY UNITY..............The Clintons will do what they can to help OBAMA reach the White House. If the Puma people and other republicans disagree that's their choice. OBAMA 08

Peter (CA)   August 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Oh but I am sure he is lying because he is unqualified blah blah blah

The haters can find all kinds of things to post on but seldom seem to use facts to support their arguments.

Can't wait until next week when the circus opens up in St. Paul and all of the hypocrites come out of the woodwork.

Oldschool23   August 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

The McCain campaign is running a TV ad attacking Obama with statements that are literally true but paint an incomplete picture.

It says he "voted against funding our troops." He did – exactly once. Obama cast at least 10 votes for war-funding bills before voting against one last year, after Bush vetoed a version that contained a date for withdrawal from Iraq.

It says he "hasn't been to Iraq for years." He was headed there at the time the ad was released, however, and had been there in 2006.

It says he "never held a single hearing on Afghanistan." It was the full Senate Foreign Relations Committee, not Obama's subcommittee, that had the hearings on this global hot spot, and Obama attended one of those. Over the same time period, McCain himself attended none of the Afghanistan hearings held by the Armed Services Committee on which he serves.

True Leadership You can Trust!! Just like the PUMA's!!

James   August 25th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I`m 52 years old and I`m just finding out how stupid some of our American people are, and they wonder why things are the way they are. i`ts simply because they are selfish and has let color ruin this country, to all ,God is watching you and it`s time you let him have his way, Obama is put in this position for a reason. It`s time to let go of the color thing and vote for change. Remember as the Bible says the bottom will rise to the top. Again the Bible is ful-filling
It`s going to be a change
Let him use you Obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe Kiloz   August 25th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

A L S O+++++++++++D E N I E S+++N O T++++S U P P O R T I N G+++++

B R O T H E R+++++++++++I N++++++++++++K E N Y A+++++++++++++

BK   August 25th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Obama you lie so much you make me sick.

sharon   August 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Amazing after the heat is turned up on Obama and his disrespect of the Clintons suddenly Bill Clinton and speak about whatever he wants, ......I don't trust Obama, don't like the fact that his views change at every turn...I sincerely hope is is not elected...for President! As a Democrat I would have voted for him if HRC had been his VP choice but not now....

Proud PUMA!   August 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

This is such B.S. I can't stand Obama.. Not only have he and his people disrespected the Clintons since January, but then he pretends that everything's all just peachy.. sickening.

Please, please, PUMAs, let's unite and defeat this guy and then rally around Hillary, and build her up so she can't lose in 2012. Let's do what we need to do to make this happen.

PUMAs Unite – Vote McCAIN in 2008 – So we can vote HILLARY in 2012 !!!!!

anonymouys   August 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

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Steven,VA   August 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I would think that if the Clinton's did have personal feelings about Obama then these would be put aside for the better good. Hillary supporters it is time to unite, unite, unite!

Obamalism   August 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Awesome job in blowing the lid off this story CNN!!!!

Griff   August 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

But you know you have just Lied again. When will you stop!!
Where were you Born Obama??? Tell the Truth!!!!!

Vegas   August 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

It's a little late to shove your nose up Bills backside Barry...

The polls got you nervous eh? Now you need the Clintons eh?

Tough... no amount of bottom sucking is going to help you... you didn't even get a bounce in the polls from Biden... you are a tool...

Hillary 2012...

Republican for Obama   August 25th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I hope all Dems finally realize what I as a Republican have realized for some time: The Clintons are bad people! Why are we still hearing about the Clintons and their strife. I am just plain tired of it. Dems...don't let the Clintons ruin this thing for you!!!

W O W WO W   August 25th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

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Realpolitik   August 25th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

"Small minds talk about people, Mediocre minds talk about events, Great minds talk about ideas" a simple analysis in describing PUMA

Dave   August 25th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

"I am absolutely convinced that both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton understand the stakes…”

Now that's intimidation...

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