August 27, 2008
Posted: 04:08 PM ET
CNN

Watch a body language expert examine Clinton's speech.

(CNN) — What did Hillary Clinton's body language give away at the Democratic National Convention?

Dan Hill, a body language expert and author of "Face Time," told CNN that even while the words Clinton delivered offered an unequivocal endorsement of Barack Obama, her body language was much less affirmative.

"When she spoke about Obama, she really did not emote very much," Hill said. "The only thing she showed was a very weak smile, the cheeks didn't tend to lift very much, it was really almost what I would call a 'crocodile smile' where even the slight corners of the lips sometimes raise into a little bit of a smirk."

"I don't think that helped move the 30 percent of her supporters who say they won't vote for Obama," Hill added. "What she did do was appeal to voters at large, that she did more emotionally."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Hillary Clinton


Bruce Kettler   August 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Is this the same "body language expert' who schills for Bill O'Really?

I expect a phrenologist tomorrow.

After Barak Obama's speech, I expect you will be examining the entrails of a chicken.

Good luck with that.

RufusVonDufus   August 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

The beech still thinks she is the presumptive nominee and Obama only won through manipulation of the press. She lost and needs to get over it. Her and Billybob are a disgrace to the Democrat party. Go away Clintons, go away!

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Clinton Supporters voting for the Republicans !! How ridiculous and amazing!! The Clintons were more besieged and reviled by the Republicans than any other politicians in history. Obamas and Clintons policies are virtually identical and starkly different from McCains. In this context and with the health of the country and the world depending on the decision these jokers are voting for those same Republicans to support Hilary!! How dumb are these people…really!!!

Gary   August 27th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Why is it that if Obama loses Hillary can run again in 2012, why can't Obama win and Hillary can run again against him in 2012 for the top spot, is it because Obama might do a very good job and keep his presidency for eight years. Just food for thought.

ATLdem4Obama08!!!   August 27th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter who supported Hillary until she changed my vote and opinion of her by her disrespect of Obama and air of entitlement. That said, I was SO proud of her for delivering a wonderful, powerful, and electrifying spech! I'm sorry to see that my preferred online news site has decided to take such a low road by posting this ridiculous body language article. No matter how many Hillary supporters wont and dont vote for Obama, he is still going to be the next POTUS! In my state alone he has registered over 400,000 new voters and that will more than make up for any PUMA's who are too racist to vote for Obama. Since he and Hill have the same views on every issue the only possible reason they could have to not vote Obama is his race. BARACK the VOTE! Obama/Biden 08 and 12!!!!

Cecil   August 27th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

LET IT GO, AND GET A LIFE!

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   August 27th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I hope Hillary's belittled supporters will consider voting for McCain.

If McCain wins, he will likely serve 1 term. So, HRC can run in 2012.
If Obama wins, he will likely run in 2012. So, HRC can run in 2016.

On October 26, Hillary will be 61.
In October 2012, she will be 65.
In October 2016, she will be 69.

Can you really wait 8 more years?

educated Ron   August 27th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Cnn should also analyze a speach the same way when discussing something they know she believes. Can't base your conclusion with nothing to compare it to. In looking at all the blogs and comments this whole primary you all have really kept us reading these things. Clinton vs Obama has really made you all millions in ratings.

Shaun   August 27th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Its rare to see americans at much of a consensus on anything, but it is nice to see that everyone pretty much agrees that cnn is getting out of hand trying to create drama from nothing.

D. L. Foster   August 27th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Let it go, guys. You've milked this story long enough.

jamal   August 27th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

WAKE UP AMERICA……………………………………
WE NEED CHANGE…………………………..CHANGE WE CAN BELIVE IN
THIS NATION SERVERED MORE AND MORE ……………………………………..
.VOTE FOR BARACK OBAM.

…………………BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT……………………………………

jamal   August 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

whoa…hold down people……………………..
hillary clinton did not show much………………………..she didn't even smile……
our country needs change……..and the person who can change and end this war is …………………….BARACK OBAMA…………………….period!!!!!!!!

………………….NO MCcAIN………………………..

WAKE UP AMERICA. AND VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA.

Pam, Long Beach, CA   August 27th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

What is the matter with CNN…you are the most VAPID news media! I know you want the Democrats to lose, but you have sunk to new levels! Maybe you should be consulting with palm readers and fortune tellers. By the way, your readers are smarter than your journalists!

Avid Reader.   August 27th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Wow…. The only thing I can say about this "newsworthy" article, is that I will not be logging on to cnn.com anymore.

Linda from Indiana   August 27th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

This is really stupid. Hillary gave a speech that will go down in history. Who cares what her face reader thought? She was beautiful, charming, and gracious. Let's see a man be that gracious about losing!

TLH   August 27th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Wow, CNN amazes me everytime. Why is the media pushing so hard to show that there is no unity? Is there any unbiased reporting anymore?

Nick   August 27th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Once again, CNN is a joke.

Scott   August 27th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Talk about trying to find controversy in nothing. What do you want her to do? She is heart broken, no one denies that, but she DOES support Obama, certainly over McCain. Get off this high school crap, and grow up already.

jon   August 27th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

the biggest problem in this election is the media. i have long considered cnn my main outlet for news, but no longer. it is divisive and sensationalist. since when is cnn the national enquirer? this body language stuff is terrible. i have a phd in psychology, and study nonverbal behavior, and i can tell you that although dan hill is a great speaker, he is just saying what cnn wants to hear to make news.

Joan Vezina   August 27th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Hilary's speech was amazing…whether her smiles were "real" or "crocodile", she's a bigger women than I. I was amused that in the early stages of her speech, she affirmed that she was a "proud mother", a "proud American", a "proud senator" etc., but what was conspicuously missing was a "proud wife"!! You Go Girl - and we all are "proud of YOU"!!!

Joan Vezina
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

FlaDem   August 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

She endorsed Obama, what more do you want? Her speech was was moving, the delegates loved it. I can not believe you are nit-picking like this. Did she blink too many times too? Get Over it, she endorsed Obama……Let it be….

Rodham Democrat   August 27th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I LOVE Hillary and the Clintons… but I realized she wouldn't want me to vote for a Republican….

Republicans made her life miserable in the '90s by propping up Gennifer Flowers & Paula Jones, debacled her Universal Healthcare Plan, tried to diminish her HISTORIC Senate candidacy, and silently pushed their miserable talk radio friends Rush Limpdi** and Pee-On Hannity to belittle her during the Monica Lewinsky scandal when it wasn't even her fault….

Hillary despises Republicans more than anything…. she wouldn't want them to win and be happy when they are so down right now!

ClintonDem4Cynthia08   August 27th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

As long as most of the PUMAS vote for Cynthia, I dont care what her body language says. go GREEN!

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 27th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

KEEP UP THE DRAMA………..CNN…………… DID YOU NOT LISTEN TO THE LADY??????????? MRS. CLINTON WAS CLEAR, GRACIOUS, KIND, INSPIRING!

IN 2016, WHEN SHE RUNS AGAIN SHE WILL HAVE MY VOTE!

Fairfax Patriot   August 27th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

CNN NOW HAS RISEN AT LEAST TO THE LEVEL OF THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER

Are we also going to have a body language analysis of McCain's speech?

I can't wait to hear want Hilary's palm readings say.

What drivel when we have troops DYING everyday.

I am ashamed of CNN -

BYE!

Brian   August 27th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

The whole Convention is about Hillary. I thought Obama was the Candidate? Typical Liberal nonsesnse.

Mike   August 27th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I have a strong background in Creative Writing, I would like to apply for a job with CNN.

Aj   August 27th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Who cares. You really think this is newsworthy? And to top it off front page news? This is why I turn to real news agencies when I want to know what is really going on in the world.

What does her body language reveal?

Rapper drops F bomb.

Get real folks how about the news that people actually want to know about. For example

Violence in Pakistan, 71 migrants from Malta drown. I mean really folks, CNN is so ethnocentric and that is opposite of what the news is supposed to be, or at least that is what I thought.

At this point I am not even going to bother with CNN for some time.

Just pathetic!

#1 Hillary Suppoter   August 27th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

CNN give me a break!!!!!! You are reading people body language now? Hillary Clinton gave a wonderful speech last night! This women is amazing & everything she said last night was from the heart. You news stations make me sick! I am a Clinton supporter & I think that she should of got the nomination not OBAMA!!!!!! I don't think this man has enough experience to run the country. And you know whats even more sad is that for the 1st time this election has been all about race!!!! I am a black female who has had many conversations with my friends about who they are going to vote for . And because Obama is a black man some of them are voting for him. I think that Hillary should of been asked to be vice president because if obama is elected the next president he needs alot of help. We know nothing about him that should tell people that this might not be the way to go. I will not vote for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!! PS Did you have that person read Michelle Obama body language last night? What was that ? it was jealousy, envy& hate! She will never be like Hillary!!

jimtranr in Oregon   August 27th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

One more example of why the news media is held in about as high regard as W or Congress.

Paulette   August 27th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

This Clinton supporter will be voting for McCain.

Kelly, Austin, Tx   August 27th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Unbelievable!! CNN used to be a respected journalistic force to be reckoned with. What happened?? The first 24 hour newscast that kept us informed of important events happening in our nation and around the world. I guess you have to resort to manufactoring the news now. You might as well sign off. -30-

Cathy   August 27th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

You mean the same smile she used all during the primaries? I think that she's been fake-smiling so long, all her life, that it IS her real smile now and there's no other way for her to do it. The lines are etched in her face.

I do not doubt this was very hard on her, and I respect her enormously for doing it.

Foxymary   August 27th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I wasn't offended or impressed with Hillary. She did what is expected to retire her champaign debit and if the figure of 10 million is correct I would expect her performance to be top notich. I just want to remind everyone how she was willing to use race as an issue during her champaign. In her speech last night she quoted Tubbman and again I felt she was simply using a sterotype to justify her bad behavior. What African Americans need to remember is Harriett Tubbman was treated so badly by white Suffragists that she asked, "Am I not also a woman?" When people tell you who they are why not believe them? Hillary showed her true values … "winning all cost" during her champaign. Well, I want more from the leader of the free world. I want someone who has courage and is committed to doing the right thing. I am grateful America has an alternative to the Clintons. I pray that Obama and Biden will have the courage to redirect the country in a more positive direction.

Richard   August 27th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Body Language Consultants!!!! CNN, what a joke. Your coverage is laughable and you have just lost a viewer.

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

This is why I stopped watching CNN after the first night of coverage. Stop perpetuating these ridiculous story lines. CNN is trying so HARD to find some sign of failure or widespread discontent. It doesn't exist.

To Doris in Memphis!   August 27th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Honestly… after all Hillary has done You really need to STFU.. she has done more to show her support than any other losing candidate.. It is honestly the dems throwing up the racist issue… I have always voted democrat but some of these childish rants are just rediculous. I am ashamed to have ever voted democrat the way you people are acting.. Awful, awful, awful…. I will vote for the better of the remaining candidates whoever that proves to be..

David   August 27th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Is this garbage really the third most important story in world right now?

Linda, Chandler AZ   August 27th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

CNN….the COMEDY NEWS NETWORK!!!!

Adrienne   August 27th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

what rightwing crap.

sita   August 27th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

you News People, always say negative stuff for Democratic Party, nerver say anything good about, obama.

duh   August 27th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Stop hiring your correspondents from The Onion.

Dan No   August 27th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

What the hell is wrong with you people at CNN?

I strongly suggest that your entire staff re-watch the movie Network. This is just like when they hire the psychic to do predictions of next weeks news. A bunch of nonsense.

You coverage is pathetic and it is destroying our nation. Please stop!

beachgirl   August 27th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Dan Hill or CNN are wasting time and money analysing Hillary's body language, what a waste! Obviously they know very little about women HA! MEN CANN'T stand the idea that any woman can be smart, successful, admired and respected by 18 million people in America. Hillary was brilliant yesterday and she delivered her message very well, better than Hill or CNN.

Peter (CA)   August 27th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Let it go everyone.

Hillary wanted to be President; she did not want to lose. Although she supports Obama, it cannot be easy for anyone to give up on such a dream.

I don't see an issue here, stop trying to make one up.

Obama/Biden 08

Jon   August 27th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

LOL!!! You guys crack me up. Its unbelievable how CNN and the other cable news media outlets are trying to dictate the storyline.

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

"Critics questioned there'd be enough news in the day to fill a 24 hours timeslot. They were proven right."

vic   August 27th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

seriously…. you should be ashamed, cnn.

what a farce of a news organization. you're getting to be worse than fox.

Kim, Dallas, TX   August 27th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I have to admit, I used to respect CNN.. But this election cycle has been a real eye opener. It appears that CNN does more to stir things up and keep the Democratic Party divided than other news channels. I rarely watch CNN now and have switched my home page to C-SPAN. Good luck to CNN. YOu have really changed your image in my mind and apparently in many others by reading some of these blogs.

joe   August 27th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

why would they bother pointing out the obvious ?

Chris Manno   August 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

This type of article is exactly why I have changed the channel to other networks. CNN is truly letting me down with articles/reports such as this.

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

America's Propaganda Network

Steve   August 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

CNN is a joke. Bring in a mind reader next to tell us what she was really thinking. Where can you turn for real news?

Josh   August 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

People making so much about a speech from a lady who has NOTHING to do with this upcoming election? Sure it was a good speech, but did it really matter at all? She's a has been, and always will be…..too bad. as for CNN, this might be a new low…..her body language? What was the color of her ora while she spoke? I don't even like her and this speech blew me away……..McCains on the other hand…that would be some great body language reading……He's gonna have a stroke!

VA Dem   August 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

The guy sitting next to Wolf Blitzer rubs me the wrong way.

Katrina   August 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Your "expert" appears to mix up body language and facial movements.

justjoeindenver   August 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

CNN is actually even worse than Fox lately. three days of coverage over how Edwards' affair will bring down the Democratic party, in spite of the fact that he isn't running for anything. Followed by the revelation that McSame has a history of cheating, to include his current possessed Cindy Brady doll, but it's apparently not an issue. Clinton comes out and supports Obama, in spite of the Republicons that switched parties as Agent Provocateurs, and they resort to collecting the "expert opinions" of her body language…. Wow. These are exactly the reasons that I support Obama more than ever. Anyone that scares the corporate-owned media this much has GOT to be my guy. No Way, How How, No McCain. Oh yeah - Lieberman…lol - let's see how THAT plays out…..

macavity   August 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

It's about time we had some hard-hitting real journalism at this convention. Thank God for CNN and this insightful look at body language. I can't wait until this becomes a major part of all analysis of speeches, starting with the next one George Bush makes. Or, better, the one Bill Clinton will make tonight. The more, the better! Keep up the good work, CNN!

Barbara H   August 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I can't believe people are unable to see through Hillary Clinton. The woman is not sincere. Its all about her and her!
She is extremelly annoying and I can't wait for her to go away!
She is supposed to be here in NY helping the State. Instead she's helping herself while on our payroll.
What a shame. But I continue to pray, Hillary ,please go away!!

Crush Rush   August 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I read her tea leaves and they said she would get sick of wearing pant suits soon.

PUMA forever !   August 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

PUMA's Unite! Vote McCain in 2008 and HILLARY in 2012 !

Kevin Smith   August 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Simply put; Hillary is a sore loser. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!

Kate Fergus   August 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

How ridiculous this whole thing is!! Hillary was brilliant. Why does everyone keep attacking and second guessing her? She is the most presidential person that I have seen on the stage to date. Why didn't anyone analyze Michelle Obama's body language which I thought was more stilted, stiff and insincere?

Get on with the important stuff and report the real news!!

W O W WO W   August 27th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

R I G H T —O N—T H E — P A N T S U I T !

Dennis   August 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Don't they have something more important to report on, like tropical storm fay or something?

Upon Further Review   August 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Its pitiful that every body wants to be a mind reader and put their own spin on things.Bla Bla Bla

Walt, Belton,TX   August 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Obviously, she knows a loser when she sees one!

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

please stop dividing our party and analyzing every last bit of detail surrounding Hillary. Lets instead try and focus on the next battle at hand, getting Barack Obama in as our next president. You are a news organization, why spend so much time on historical conjecture? Lets reporting what the elected candidates are going to do for this country and not what some body language tells us about yesterdays candidate please.

American Slaves   August 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Senator Clinton said: " I want you to ask yourselves: Were you in this campaign just for me? Or were you in it for that young Marine and others like him? Were you in it for that mom struggling with cancer while raising her kids? Were you in it for that boy and his mom surviving on the minimum wage? Were you in it for all the people in this country who feel invisible?"

Yes, Senator Clinton, I am in it…

I am in it for that boy and his mom surviving on the minimum wage…
I am in it for that other boy who cannot be with his father because his father bought him too many "toys" for his electric train hobby…
I am in it for that other boy who cannot be with his father because his father loves him too much…
I am in it for that other boy who cannot attend a better school because he is not with his father…
Yes! Senator Clinton, I am in it for that boy who is a slave of the State under Title IV-D…
Yes! Oh, Yes! Senator Clinton, I am in it for those other fathers you did not mention.

What should Freedom?

PETE   August 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I WONDER HOW CNN WILL REACT WHEN OBAMA WINS THE WHITE HOUSE IN NOVEMBER.THEY'RE TRYING JUST TOO HARD TO BRING THIS MAN DOWN.CANT STOP THE MOVEMENT!!!

OBAMA '08 AND '12

Carol in VI   August 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

If Obama loses this race, it's this type of nonsense from the media, he can thank for it. The more the media digs at Hillary, the more her supporters will be turned off for what they see as unfair treatment.
Hillary has done her part with much grace. She ran a heck of a good race and got a lot farther than anyone in the media ever gave her credit to be able to do from the beginning.

Obama now needs to do his. He made his choice, he has to live with it, and so does everyone else. If the country had really wanted Biden, Biden would have been the last standing with Obama not Hillary. It is now up to Obama to prove to the country his choices were right and that he has real substance to go along with his hope speeches.

I liked both candidates and wished both would have been on the ticket together. That would have really showed change would have been for real. The entire democratic people showed by their votes divided between an African American and a woman that they really were serious about change. That is a first in America's history.

While both sides are arguing with each other, to the rest of us in the world, the totality of both sides choosing two people entirely out of the norm was monumental. It's a shame that the media and other influences find their way into what could have been the most significant moment in America's history as well as to the rest of us around the world watching.

Obama lost what could have been a very golden moment in history already not only for women in the US but around the world. We sat on the edges of our seat hoping he would see it and take it.

richfisher   August 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

She looked like a jack-o-lantern when she rolled her eyes.

Allen In North Carolina   August 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

No Way….. No How…. No Mchillary……. She's done more for the republican party than for the democrates…..

After all the help for the repubs….. Seems like you people would realize that she'll never be president….. At least not for the dems….. Ray Charles could have seen that…… She should have kept herself on the issues, Instead of thinking she was running her campaign in the 60's, And being the lying, cheating, and conniving person she is…….. She could be getting the nomination…… We all know what payback is……. Reap what you sow…….

OBAMA….. 2008,2012

Fed Up Democrat Now Independent   August 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hillary deserves the nomination!!! Obama divided the party, not Hillary! Everybody new Hillary was going to run, while he played around with the media on whether or not he'd run. Obama, the media and the DNC screwed up the party. They are solely responsible for this whole mess! Obama WILL NOT get my vote.

Blitzer was brown nosing Obama when Gulliani said that Obama owes an explanation for this crime against Hillary. He does owe an explanation/apology. I'm done with the democratic party because you can't tell the difference between most of the democrats and the republicans anymore.

Rob indetroit   August 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

this better be the last time , Obama deserve respect.

WilKo   August 27th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

This episode surrounding the die hard Clinton delegates is ridiculous to the point of insanity. For those who consider themselves part of this group, are you SERIOUSLY pondering either sitting out this election, or in the extreme, VOTING FOR Senator McCain? Let's place a very tacit point on the table:

During the Rick Warren discussions, Senator McCain, when asked who he would not have appointed to the Supreme Court among those Justices currently sitting, named everyone of the center-left leaning, socially moderate, objective constitutional interpreters. For those of you, and especially those of the female gender, who care about one's right to choose, and most importantly about issues concerning your personal well-being, a vote for Senator McCain or a non-vote essentially condemns all of you to yet more restrictions on your freedoms.

Is the disappointment you feel, which is understandable given its historical precedent, worth a near certain perpetuation, or worse, a further constraining of our Rights as American Citizens…as Humans?

Please GET OVER IT, GET REAL, and GET TO THE POLLS and vote for Senator Obama, if not for him personally, then for the change the refreshed Democratic message represents to this country.

Don   August 27th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Why haven't you commented on John McCains body language everytime he speaks? Oh, I know why, everybody knows his body language says he doesn't have a clue as to what's going on.

Sunny SoCA   August 27th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Get real CNN — this is a new low even for you!

What did you expect Hillary to do — kiss BO's ring?

Isn't it about time he took a little control and responsibility?

You thought Reagan was made of teflon — I bit BO has it all over him — nothing he does or has done — in the past 20 yrs. seems to stick. Maybe that is because he has the media behind him, DNC in his pocket, etc.

We can only hope for 2012 - and Hillary will be back.

My vote is mine and mine a lone — speak with your vote !

Ms. Smith   August 27th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

So many deserved insults to CNN — what more should I say.

But, I am curious. You close down sites for commentary, sometimes after 20. Why keep this going when it is about 98% negative toward CNN?

joni   August 27th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

oh come on…. her body language has always shown the true person she is!!! she needs to get over this.
The Bill-Hillary time is over, they need to move on, and let Obama be our next President. Bill already had his chance and we do not need another Clinton in the white house!!! that's for sure.

I'm sick of all the whining and anger from them both over this. They are poor losers!!!!

Jeanne Beans   August 27th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I would have to agree with this article. She really made only a half-effort…just enough to get all this praise for helping Obama so much. Pleeeeeeeeeez. I wish Obama would move on and stop kissing up to the Clinton's. THAT is turning me off.

Kevin Mack   August 27th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

This 'body language stuff goes a bit too far. So who's examining body language of person or persons examining body language of Hillary?

Wyatt   August 27th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I am trying to see the humor here. What in the world does this have to do with Clinton's extremely solid and powerful delivery? It is history, it is unity, it is the strength of a person that I want my children to witness. Body language? If you read limited emoting it possibly could have been her pantsuit giving her discomfort. Get real and report something of substance - stop the noise.

Harut   August 27th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I think we are united even though Hill said all of this!

arby1   August 27th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I stopped watching CNN back during Desert Storm when Wolf was not censured. However, regarding this commentary…body language aside, what you heard from Hillary's tongue was a touchy-feely speech that offered nothing concrete - the same deficiency she shares with Obama's candidacy. 80% was centered squarely on 'Me/Myself & I' and 20% was "Oh yeah, and I support Obama, so too should you". As we all know, the devil of all political platforms is in the details. I'm thinking that perhaps she was handed the gilded puppet strings in exchange for the VP slot as she alluded that her previously unfulfilled visions (and rightly so) somehow matched Obama's goals–socialized health care, etc. Not once did I hear in that 20% of speech that she felt Obama owned solidly crafted goals with responsible paths to effect them, nor that he had what it takes to occupy the Oval Office.

Now, if you really want to talk body language, did you take a look at good ol' Billy when on camera(?)… blowing kisses, saying 'I love you' over and over, grinning like a Cheshire cat made me think he was going to wet himself. With the VP deal Hillary probably brokered his multitudes of on-camera shots…maybe that's what kept him in his seat so they didn't have to go searching for missing female staffers.

In today's politics, however, all the posturing about numbers of houses and buying adjacent property is meaningless as there hasn't been a 'clean' politician since the dawn of politics - it's the nature of the beast. Each one "bests" or "worsts" the next. We do need, however, to discern where the personality/character flaws impact our true future. I can't find a candidate who reflects my positions on issues dear to me. But in the end, I'd rather be guarded at 3:00 AM by a lion than a lamb.

Lisa   August 27th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Was anyone paying attention to Michelle's face? This woman could not have looked more unhappy. She could have at least faked a smile while Hillary was sucking it up and endorsing Obama! Who cares if Hillary didn't blink as much as we wanted her too, or if he cheek bones were too high…she is out of the race! Focus on the people who are in it CNN.

–Hillary supporter, still deciding on Obama.

jj   August 27th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

The ticker should read " What did Michelle Obama's body language reveal last evening?!!!!

Chris   August 27th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

After seeing her speech, the Democratic Party made a huge mistake in not making her the nominee

Marj   August 27th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Too many "know it alls" in the media. The only thing not talked about is what the color of her undergarments meant on what she really wanted to say in her speech. Watch CSpan and think for yourself.

DJ Los Angeles   August 27th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Wishful thinking by the big $ lobbyists and Republicans

JP2Feminist   August 27th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary's body language???? PLEASE!!!! She is a Jennifer Granholm wanna-be!!! Compare the oratory skills of the governor of Michigan to those that Hillary morphed into, and you won't find much difference. Remember that Hillary took speech lessons during the primary race and finally found her hair style. JOKE IS ON US! Take a look at her on a "bad hair day." She's still the same ol' Hillary.

Shannon   August 27th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

More than what Clinton's body language said, we should look at the actions of the Obamas. They preach hope and change, they talk unity, but when Hillary Clinton called Michelle Obama after her speech, Mrs Obama wouldn't take the call. This is the same Mrs Obama, who was on the stage in her pretend voice trying to say we are all the same, and that the Obamas are all about uniting us. Who would vote for these phony people. Are NBC and CBS making the phone call situation up, I don't think so, did CNN make up the story about how Obama called all the VP choices on the short list personally, but left it to a staff member to call Hillary Clinton. One thing is certain with the Obamas, they will always say one thing and than do another. It's the only thing they won't flip flop on!

Russ   August 27th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Good Lord, CNN! Quit letting the Republican pundits drive this event and let's move on! Enough already. Clinton did what she had to do and people will vote as they wish. They ALWAYS do that. This is a democracy. Get over it. Obama '08!

tito valentino   August 27th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Am an Obama supporter but hillary clinton won my heart yesterday. I no longer think the problem is from her or Barack Obama. THE MEDIA is the problem. They played her so as to lose and they are doing the same thing to Obama. God bless hillary clinton.

luketheduke   August 27th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

If the annointed one loses it is because someone convinced him to run without the necessary experience ……… she did all she could to help him.

Lisabeth   August 27th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

CNN is really losing its edge. I used to come here every day to read all of the articles. Now I am very disillusioned with the lack of objectivity in their reporting. They are constantly looking for headlines, anything to stir the pot, even if it doesn't exist. If they really want to be known as the best political team on television, they would not be so sensational. If you are tired of this, head to C-SPAN or PBS - you won't miss it.

Your coverage CNN has felt very disrespectful to the Democratic party and to Barack Obama and really to Hillary Clinton. Is the person who wrote this piece of trash a psychologist specializing in interpreting body language? It is a joke.

King George   August 27th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I watched CSPAN the whole time and some time switched to CNN to see that CNN tended to show commentaries instead of the speeches.

MSNBC had better commentaries by Keith Oberman and Rachael Maddow. In the end, all these TV stations are businesses making business decisions to keep people watching.

The beauty of it is that you get to make your own decision about what to believe. I appreciate free speech and support non-profit orgs for that matter.

Enough with the obvious. Analyzing Hilliary's body language is too little too late now. What else do we expect her to say? I'm no expert but I sense that she has not fully recovered from the frustration and loss from the primaries. She's a person and not machine that can switch emotion on demand.

KG

Taruna Agarwal   August 27th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

GOD! Whats CNN come to…this?

As crappy as the Bush Adimistration…
I didnt know CNN has got the Bush flu.

Sandy   August 27th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Cool - you're right - Bill is fun to watch when there's no microphone. His whole attitude shows in his face and his body. Ha ha ha

I like him, but he's in the past. Good advisor on some things, but one can never know when he will veer off course (so to speak).

Deborah   August 27th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Oh, you forgot to analyze her pantsuit color choice. You're slipping.

Chris   August 27th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This is why I have switched to C-SPAN and stopped watching the coverage on CNN! Hillary delivered a sincere and unifying address last night. Stop looking for a division where there isn't one.

M. Bryan   August 27th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Experts? Sounds more like plain old criticism to me, and a crock at that. If this is the best CNN has to offer, I will just have to get my
news from C-Span.

VS   August 27th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Why don't we just ask her if this is true? Does her body language really explain her true feelings?

REG in AZ   August 27th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

The election campaigning has really become ugly, mainly emanating from the supporters and the rank and file rather than from the candidates themselves. The emotions are running high and for some, honesty, integrity and personal quality are not things that they want to be handicapped with. I loved what Richard Dreyfus said in expressing that all he wanted to see was the truth and a return to the high integrity that has been missing for some time. I agree with him that the only way for that to happen is to elect Barack Obama as the Republicans, spoiled by too much for too long, have become corrupt, grossly dishonest, arrogantly self-indulgent and without conscience, really cocky and exceedingly bold. I’m sure some of them will quietly take that as a compliment. The truth is, as you can see in these blogs, as you see in the slander and false attacks and just in the garbage that is used to avoid dealing with the real issues and the candidates honest positions, the quality has been literally reduced to a gutter level. The trouble is that the media loves it and how it helps their ratings, so they feed it rather than exposing it for what it is. I would hope that the public could see through all of it and then view it with disgust and condemnation, giving their support to the candidate running the higher quality campaign. I don’t know if that is happening though, as consistent with one of Karl Rove’s philosophies, the offenders just keep saying it boldly, loudly and often, intending to sway some even though it isn’t the truth. The real trouble is that the Republican arrogant and unconscionable self-serving ways will only get worse should they win and we will not only have more of the same (Bush-Cheney policies) we experienced over the last eight years but they will be emboldened and the average American will loose even more ground. What needs to happen is that each voter looks inside of themselves and when they are exposed to the garbage and the attempts to manipulate their thinking, they recognize it, reject it and instead become disciplined to objectively and rationally make their own decisions based on the real issues. If that can’t happen, if the average American can’t intelligently discern what is actually garbage offered with the intent to deceive them, then we may be destined to a continuing Republican dominance and a progressively deteriorating status for the average American. And by the way, the average American category also includes most Republicans who are not of the select few but rather are those who are sold the idea that ‘conservative’ is good and represents benefits only for Special Interests and a select few, and that ‘liberalism’ is bad even when it benefits most Americans and in part is aimed at bringing up those who are down, enabling them to join and help in a productive economy benefiting everyone.

TyWebb   August 27th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Unbelievable! A new low!

sam   August 27th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

this is Fox New nonsense. what is with yout 24 hour newsies and these ridiculous "body language" stories. this is not news and all it serves it so add an element of opinion that doesn't need to be added to an already opinion-laden style of news reporting.

Stop with these stupid stories.

Cool Jewel   August 27th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I thought Bill's body language was much more interesting. What's up with that guy?

Jon Cruz   August 27th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

A body language expert? What is this, Fox News? Come on, CNN.

dodo   August 27th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

As the author of this nonsonse ,I think you're an idiot. Why do you keep creating nonexisting controversisies, you can't think of something more relevant to write about that is going to help voters decide? Or maybe you're just as dumb as some people and so it es easy for you to write tabloid news and dwell on stupid coverages rather than focusing on complex issues that really affect and will continue to affect people's lives when this election is over. Please stop the nonsense!!

Paula, CA   August 27th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I am proud of Hillary Clinton, I think she pulled it off last night! I am glad that the Democrats are showing strong signs of unity. However, please let's not be naive, Hillary Clinton gave that speech for Hillary Clinton's political future as much as she did for Obama (if not more).

Also, the fact remains that Hillary ran a slimy campaign and she had to pick up after HER MESS. She did not do Obama any favors! Obama owes her nothing! In fact, she should have done more before now. HOWEVER, in reference to last night's speech, she did as much as she could in that speech and for that, the true Democrats thank her.

Obama/Biden '08

anonymous   August 27th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I agree Hillary was up there for herself. At least Michelle Obama sends a sincere message. She will be a genuine first lady. At least Michelle Obama supports good family values and it shows. Her children are adorable.

Nancy   August 27th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I switched from Fox News Network during the primary season to CNN. Fox is totally biased. So now I am finding CNN creating doubts in almost every story. Stop trying to create problems. The media is a powerful tool. Stirring up trouble with your what ifs and maybe's will not help America solve her problems. Be truthful and just report the news. Otherwise we might as well switch to MSNBC next.

A CANUCK   August 27th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

WHO CARES…….SHE'S HISTORY !!!!! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Sal   August 27th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Botox will do that to your smile. All kidding aside, anyone who claims to have voted for Hillary during the primary based on her stances on the issues of the day and is now saying they will vote for McCain is a complete joke of an American… not to mention a liar. There, I said it. That would be like a Red Sox fan rooting for their team to beat the Angels in the playoffs, then rooting for the Yankees over the Angels once the Angels beat the Sox. Follow me? Doesn't make any sense. McCain is the Yankees in this scenario. If you hate what the Yankees stand for, you don't all of the sudden up and root for them because they're playing the team that beat your Red Sox! I don't get it people!

wacko jacko   August 27th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I really don't give a rat's butt about any of that. I'm waiting for the REAL excitement……..when Howard Dean starts his idiotic screaming like he did in '04. Now, THAT was something special…..and truly representative of the party!

Kanaka Hawaii   August 27th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

When's the shrink's report coming out?

Sandy   August 27th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

CNN news pundits admit quite often that they are "reading tea leaves". HA - not a news channel at all.

Brenda   August 27th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

WHAT NEXT CNN ?? And why the hell should she emote for Obama? He is treating her like dirt and you expect her to fall at his feet ? Just because he is OBAMA THE GREAT !!!
Just for a second imagine if she got the nomination and had treated Obama the way he is treating her , would the reaction be the same??

I am hoping Bill Clinton wil lgive them a piece of his mind .

A suggestion for CNN - You should probably change into a Daytime soap opera channel cos there is no news happening from your end anymore.

Shanti   August 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Why does the media feel compelled to write this kind of drivel? Does analyzing Hillary's body language and giving it a negative spin really help this electoral process? It only creates more divisiveness. Part of the change we need in this world is for the media to change, to become totally responsible for the power and influence your words hold. Let people decide for themselves in their own guts and hearts how they felt about her speech. Don't waste my TV and internet time with all of the projection and useless, endless, speculation that goes on. I don't need your opinions. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE for the unnecessary negativity you spin out into the world!

Cheri   August 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

OMG!!!! CNN you are losing it big time. You are rapidly turning into the FOX NEWS channel.This is the type of dumb stuff that they do .UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tripp   August 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

This is journalistic DRIVEL.

Marty   August 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I can't smile when I say Obama either.

The Bottom Line   August 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

For me, the bottom line is the next president will be in the position to nominate justices for SCOTUS. I cringe at the types of jurists McCain will select.

All of you PUMA people need to get a grip. This country cannot afford 4 years of Bush's sidekick running the show.

Pathetic....   August 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Bill O'Reilly is the body language expert. Anytime you are venturing into O'Reill territory you are venturing out of the "news" business.

Good lord CNN. Get with it.

MediumSizedRob   August 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

What a shock this would be his opinion. Hillary has never been known for being extremely emotive in the first place. We don't need a "body language expert" to tell us this kind of thing.

ClintonDem4Cynthia08   August 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

It said that most Clinton Dems are voting Green in 2008.
GO CYNTHIA GO!!

outside looking in   August 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

It is frightening to see the threats being made on this comment blog that if Obama does not win, the African Americans will blame her and Bill and she will never win!

This does not sound to me like it is a party united. It smacks of something far more divisive!

JJ in NY   August 27th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

No big surprise….. everybody knows that billary is undermining Obama's chance of becoming president. The clintons are doing everything to scuttle Obama in the hopes of McCain winning in 2008 so she would have the chance to rerun in 2012… and to hell with the democratic party and to hell with America and all the American people …… for the clintons, the end justifies the means…. anything that gets them elected king & queen .

Francisco Cardenas   August 27th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

The body language expert is full of himself. She did a great job … far better than Obama deserved!

true democrat   August 27th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Wow! "Crocodile smile"… are you kidding me? She gave an amazing speech that centered around supporting Obama and argued she had not spent her career trying to evoke social changes to hand the white house over to Republicans during times like these. Give the woman some credit. Let's see how long the MEDIA can keep the dems divided.

Matt   August 27th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Why would you torment someone by forcing them to watch Clinton's body? Even her husband doesn't do that muahaha

James Linney   August 27th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Jeeze, how lame. It was a great speech, body and all. You need to get a real life (or a real job).

Souza   August 27th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Just like when she ran in the Primaries it seems she can never do enough.
Ted Kennedy when he lost to Jimmy Carter wouldn't even shake his hand.
She did a great job last night so everyone stop the complaining.

ajhbeauty   August 27th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I'm a Clinton supporter to the end and i deeply feel that she has done her part into unifying the democratic party again but I was never big into voting for Obama and has never thought about switching parties because of the way i felt about a candidate even if i felt that he wasn't prepared enough to take office but I think of it like this, for the last eight years our nation has been lacking in true leadership and has been turned upside down. I can't see myself voting for someone (McCain) whom basis his whole political ideology on the similar actions of Bush mainly for the fact that since he has been is office our country has became weakened and crippled. So I would rather vote for someone whom understands the fact that our nation is in need of real change and who wants to attempt to be a real leader to our country and that is why i am voting for Obama, i take it as a chance that we all need to take, if you are as tired as i am from the last eight years of chaos with Bush, its time to be out with the old, and in with new. It took a democrat(Clinton) to fix what the first Bush did and it's going to take another democrat(Obama) to fix what this Bush has ruined!
In regards to CNN, I believe that having someone analyze a person's body language is ridiculous that's makes CNN be as pathetic as most of these awful gossip magazines. To me it feels as a ploy to make the Hiliary Clinton, can't be a humble woman and do what it takes to unify her party.

YOLANDA   August 27th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

NEARLY A HALF OF DEMOCRATS ARE DEPRESSED AND SAD TODAY AFTER THE REAL PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE DROPPED OUT OF THE RACE YESTERDAY SHATTERING HOPES OF THE ONLY CHANCE TO SEE A WOMAN PRESIDENT IN THIS COUNTRY

CONGRATUALTION CNN AND THE REST OF THE MEDIA WHO FACILITATED THIS TO HAPPEN. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THIS JUST LIKE WE WILL NEVER FORGET 911

BUT JUST LIKE HILLARY SAID WE WILL KEEP GOING..NEVER GIVE UP UNTIL SHE WILL BE THE PRESIDENT IN 2012
AND I AM A BLAK WOMAN JUST LIKE THE ONE CNN INTERVIEWED YESTERDAY AFTER HIALLRY'S SPEECH

WE WILL STAND BEHIND YOU HIALLRY YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION

Muskratjim   August 27th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Wow, what an emotional reaction by the clintaholics!

Analyzing body language is a recognized scientific endeavor. It requires no more subjectivity than listening to the tone of someone's voice. These are trained professionals making educated observations. The majority of what we comprehend is based upon body language and nonverbal communication, not the spoken word. Most of the major news networks have been looking at this for quite some time.

I'm really amazed that someone can even read Hillary at all as she has been so scripted and mechanized throughout the whole primary season. Obama is much less guarded in his physical expressions. He's actually kind of fun to watch. I'm really more concerned about where all the $ is going to come from to run these programs they are offering. Bottom line is I stopped looking for answers from Washington many years ago and would be pleasantly shocked if anything good comes out of the Beltway.

Peter Carrico   August 27th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

You have got to be kidding me! Reading her body language in her face, for God's sake, give me a break. You have no idea how she felt , she convinced me by her words and actions that she was sincere, she is no fool. Stop trying to read into everything and report the news as it is, this foolishness of talking heads dissecting and pontificating everything is disgusting, and that is why I don't watch any news anymore that is not live and or raw footage, too many phonies out there mostly on CNN and Fox!

Hillary all the way   August 27th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Hillary did what she had to do, and she did it with grace and dignity. Unfortunately, the Obama supporters (and Hill must one of them) won't give her the credit she deserves. The reason so many of her supporters are having trouble going to "the other side" is because the Obamites have debased and demonized the Clintons and their supporters.

The Cat   August 27th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I saw the body-language analyst on GMA. He had nothing but positive things to say about Michelle O, despite the pursed lips and angry frown. It was absurd, as she looked like Cruella. He even compared Michelle's style to Jackie-O's. What a COS! I am so relieved that there are others out there also thinking how trashy and useless our news sources have become.

knowing   August 27th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Dear Hillary supporters,

I'm netiher a Hillary or Barack supporter (still undecided) but I have a question. Can someone PLEASE outline exactly what experience Hillary has. I live in New York and don't know anyone who can recount one thing she has accomplished as our junior Senator. I can remember her coming down to Ground Zero after 9/11 to take pictures but that's about it.

Not being annoying, just trying to become more educated. Thanks!

Dierdre   August 27th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Who gives a crap what her body language had to say - she was only up there for her own applause - she just can't seem to get it through her head that she is NOT a candidate, that the people DID NOT VOTE for her - she just loves all the media attention just like her husband. Let's hope her daughter has her own sense of common sense and doesn't follow in her parent's footstesps.

LINDA   August 27th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

i JUST HOPE THAT OBAMA NOW REALIZES HE MADE A BIG MISTAKE BY NOT PICKING HILLARY FOR VP.

Mere from Michigan   August 27th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Look, she can't change the vote. If she didn't think she had more experience and would make a better president she would not have run. She did an outstanding job of presenting the case that we can vote for Obama or McCain neither one is particularly exciting. McCain is not an honorable person and Obama has no real track record to judge; so it comes down to party, do you want four more years of Republicans based on what they have done in the last eight years, or take a chance on Obama and the democrats who at least gave us eight years of prosperity before Bush.

Charlotte   August 27th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Potential PUMAs, think about it.

McCain voted AGAINST (Biden's) Violence Against Women.

McCain voted AGAINST Equal Pay for Women.

McCain voted AGAINST Title X Health Care Services for Women.

McCain voted AGAINST Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)

McCain voted AGAINST aid to Children of Domestic Violence.

McCain voted AGAINST Emergency Funding for Victims of Hurricane Katrina.

McCain voted AGAINST funding law enforcement.

McCain wants to bring back the DRAFT.

McCain voted WITH Bush/Cheney 90% of the time.

McCain voted AGAINST the Webb'sGI Bill.

McCain voted AGAINST funding the VA for our Vets.

McCain voted AGAINST funding the military for equipment shortages in Iraq.

McCain voted AGAINST American workers every chance he gets..

Patty P   August 27th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

OF COURSE HILLARY HAD TO BE SUPPORTIVE OF OBAMA ..OTHERWISE SHE WOULD HAVE APPEARD AS A "SORE LOSER", TO THE WORLD EVEN THOUGH THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE IS !! WHAT ELSE COULD SHE DO? COME NOVEMBER HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE MANY MORE SORE LOSERS I.E, OBAMA, BIDEN, PELOSI, ETC. ETC. JUST LIKE THE LAST TWO ELECTIONS!!

James at 45   August 27th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Can't wait to watch Michelle Obama's body language when Bill Clinton speaks. We might actually see her head separate from her torso.

Justin in CA   August 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

This is not news. It is opinion. Unprovable opinion at that.. This is a Fixed News trick, don't be that shallow CNN. I want news from the news media!

djdivaHOUSTON   August 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

OK this is so FREEKEN great…..
CNN ya'll have gone to a whole new level… REALLY!! HRC did a great job and I am very proud of her!! AS some people have said before, how can you really be that honest when it should have been her as VP

WHO THE HELL IS THIS BIDEN guy anyhow??? And if that was the case on the body lang.. what about MICHELLE and her slouchy self.. I hate that they say she is another Jackie Kenndy O…. UHHH nOPE
you guys can do much better then to report some crap about body lang… COME ON PEOPLE!!
Ehh well I am a HRC supporter but will vote for OBAMA hell we cant have another 4 years of REP crap!!
but SISTER needs to come back in 2012!!!!
GOO HILLLAAAARRRYYYYYYY

SL   August 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

CNN, please stop!!!!! This is ridiculous - and pretty cheesy! Stop trying to stir up trouble in the Democratic Party! Your motives are so obvious! You are almost as bad as the Republican Party, using negativity and dirt to get votes (I mean ratings).

Overall, the Democratic Party is uniting - whether you like it or not!

Obama / Biden 2008!!!

James   August 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Of her 18 million primary voters, there will likely be a few who won't supporter.

And CNN will not rest until it finds these people and gets them on the air.

Ozzie   August 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hillary's "body language" is was EXACTLY what it ALWAYS is— stiff, not emotional, and coming off as slightly insincere! That's the way her face is made, I guess.

Her fans have been telling us for months that she is really emotional and human DEEP DOWN– so that means her body language is no different now.

Did Hill mention that? No, he's another biased phony pundit.

NR MD   August 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

FCNN. What I mean False CNN. CNN, You can interpret whatever you want. You are the worst media, sometimes worse than FOX. All news media analysis of CNN should be banned. I used follow only CNN until this primary. Last two times Dems lost election because of CNN talking too much about gay issues and abortion issues. You have never talked about Education, internet, health care and economy etc. Now you do not know what to talk about other than concentrating and analyzing Clintons. Please concentrate on real issues American facing now. Not on individuals and parties.

leah   August 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Thank you CNN. Now I truly can save the time I used to devote to your website and channel. I think I'll use it to work for HRC.

DLS from Atlanta   August 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

You CNN guys crack me up. A body language expert? How much does that job pay and where do you go to get a degree or certification in "Body Language Reading"? Give it a rest. Who cares what Hillary's body language says. Anything to stir up something towards Democrats. How about reporting on something meaningful like how CNN keeps reporting crap on their website?

Matthew   August 27th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Good grief! CNN will not give this woman a break! Can she do nothing right by you Obama worshipping drones?

When he loses due to his inexperience and questionable character, I'm sure it will be Hillary's fault.

joe   August 27th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Hey FOX, I mean CNN, just report the news, not silly analysis and conjecture. Next you are going to tell us what her hair style says about the political landscape.

Native Winyan   August 27th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I think it's time for the media to stop focusing so much on Hillary and Bill and what they are doing or what their bodies are saying. Who Cares!!!! They are done now so let's just move on to the important issue of getting Obama and Biden elected..concentrate more on them and let the Hillbillery fans sit home and cry all alone…it's over for them. Put it to rest!

Al Wilson   August 27th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Dan Hill is full of crap!

ken   August 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I haven't heard anyone talk about the Rift btw Mccain and Mike Huckabee

What do you Guy want from Hilary and Barack

Please leave them alone.
If you want Mccain to win please advertise for Him don't just create trouble btw Barack and Hilary .

This is going to far.

Dan M. Thompson   August 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Ok folks…….I am sick and tired of all of the pundit's comments, and picking Hillary and her speech apart, as if they were vultures, tearing flesh from a dead carcuss!!!! As far as Hill's comments on Hillary's "body language", what a CROCK of crap!!! Have you no decency? Have you no shame???!!! SHAME on YOU, for trying to keep up the negatives…..they have no place, in the democratic party…..it is because of people like you, who keep the fires stoked, that those of us who really believe that she is in fact the BEST candidate and hope for the democratic party this fall, continue to be skeptic of being able to take back the Whitehouse, in November!!!! It is time to unite, as one party, one voice, and for one candidate, and that candidate is now Obama. The people have spoken, Hillary has spoken, and thrown her full support behind Barack….what the hell more do you people want?!!! Keep it up, and we will get our guts full and just not vote, come November. I am sick of all of the negatives, and the comments of the comments of the analogies……get a life, and find someone else to pick apart, like say, maybe, John McCain!!! You should be ashamed of yourself, and I hope it comes back on you tenfold, sir!!!

Desmond Sequeira   August 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

With whatever respect is due to this body language "expert", her body language was obviously not "gushy" but it was no different to the body language she has had throughout the primaries. Except, this time she was electrifyingly positive!

Mike   August 27th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Have we really reached an all time low where a Bill O'Reilly segment is now a topic on a "news" site. FOR SHAME

shamsa   August 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I think some plastic surgery was done this summer, she looked extremely well rested and a little stiff around the mouth

John in Ohio   August 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

People who say "McCain 2008″ and claim to be Hillary supporters disrespect her and everything she stands for, everything she has fought for, and everything she believes in. People who say "McCain 2008 - Hillary 2012″ do not care about the families and the children who will need healthcare between 2008 and 2012. They do not care about the people who will die in McCain's wars, as people have died in Bush's wars. They do not care about the people who will lose their jobs and their homes in that four year period.

In other words, people who say "McCain 2008″ are Republicans. There is no place for shortsighted hatred and a thirst for vengeance in the Democratic Party, that is the drug that the Republicans peddle

SaraDallas   August 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

A 'body language' expert? Oh Please what a dumb article. Come on CNN! This is the kind of cheesy story I'd expect to see on Bill O'Reilly's dumb show.

Mike   August 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

MD in GA

You are a true racist in every sense of the word

Peter from Michigan   August 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

how about:

What did Clintons hairdo reveal that could be interpreted against Obama?
Or what about her shoes - I believe they were suspicious!
And the color of her dress - the message is right there: she is not endorsing Obama.
Oh boy ..

Lesley   August 27th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

It's clear to me from the blogs that CNN and Fox will be the losers in this election. I've pretty much gone over to C-SPAN/PBS for convention coverage. I still watch some cable news though, but when I do, I see that it's business as usual. The talking heads give their opinions while the networks vie for the best spin on the story. The political teams should reign in these commentators and not agree or disagree but rather report. Fair and balanced seems to mean that they are unworthy to report news for either side, not just one. I suppose anything not worth doing is not worth doing well.

Independent   August 27th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Oh, I forgot something….CNN you didn't break it first on saying that Biden had the nod….Andrea Mitchell told Brian Williams on the evening news that it was going to be Biden….

With all this junk CNN has been putting forth, I have gone to MSNBC for my Convention news….I just come over to state my case and tell you what I think….BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kamasri   August 27th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Body language… well it is indicative of her staunch supporters as well. Watch the clip of Mellissa with Spike lee. Here is a jounalist dissing Spike lee with her face toeward him but body away from him…

Confused   August 27th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

When did CNN become a mouthpiece for the Republican party? This is such a stupid story…wonder how many "body experts" they had to go through to get one with a negative slant.

Mich