September 8, 2008
Posted: 11:24 AM ET

From
Clinton is hitting the campaign trail for Obama on Monday.
Clinton is hitting the campaign trail for Obama on Monday.

(CNN) — Will she or won't she?

That's the question political observers are asking when it comes to whether Hillary Clinton will go after Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin — the first woman named to a Republican presidential ticket and potentially the first female vice president.

Clinton, who hits the campaign trail for Barack Obama Monday for the first time since her rousing speech at the Democratic presidential convention, has remained hesitant to attack on the Alaska governor since she joined the Republican presidential ticket 10 days ago. She initially offered congratulations to McCain and Palin on her "historic nomination," and the New York senator repeatedly dodged chances to criticize the Alaska governor during public appearances in New York City and Staten Island on Saturday.

"This election is about issues, and that's what's going to matter to people at the end of the day," Clinton told reporters after being repeatedly asked about Palin. In fact, she only directly named Palin once the whole day in an update of her convention speech line: "No way, no how, no McCain, no Palin."

But as polls show McCain receiving a bump since naming Palin as his running mate, and as the GOP vice presidential candidate continues to reference Clinton's historic presidential bid in her own stump speech, the New York senator may face increased pressure to level more direct shots at the Alaska governor.

Watch: The Palin sensation

Obama aides are remaining mum on exactly what Clinton will say during her campaign stops in Tampa and in Kissimmee, Florida later Monday — events scheduled before Palin was even named to the GOP ticket.

"Sen. Clinton will address the choice we have in this election – between a new direction for our economy or four more years of the Bush failed economic policies that McCain-Palin is offering," Obama spokesman Nick Shapiro said. "She will talk about the Obama-Biden plan for immediate and lasting relief for America's working families."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Sarah Palin


BROOKLYN   September 8th, 2008 11:15 am ET

She will try… But her heart is not in it… Remember she wants the White House (and she should be there)…
She has everything to gain from Obama's loss…

dennis from chicago   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

it doesn't matter if she does or does not….SHE'S NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT…… PALIN IS…. ALL it shows is that O BAMA is weak and NEEDS A WOMAN TO STAND HIM UP……..

mr. reality   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

i think she should go after her directly.. they cant say its sexism because its coming from a woman. and i think Palin will look extremly inexperienced against hillary any day.

Jason   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Ed Rollins has it right today - Obama made a BIG political mistake when he didn't take Sen. Clinton as his running mate. Looks like 4 more years of Bushonomics!!!!

Angie   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

She better, Palin is setting women back 100 years. Everything that Hillary stood for, as well as women rights are at stake. Why is Abortion rights coming to the front of this election? With the economy in the can, and WW3 on the horizon, the GOP has made a stage show out of this race. The sad thing is that the young women in this country are falling for Ms Maybelline, just because she says she is a working mother with a pregnant daughter. This election has gone from meet the press to Jerry Springer, or Wall Street News, to Cosmopolitan.

Grow up America!

Vicki Webster   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Clinton better not attack Palin, if she does then she is dead wrong. Obama should have picked her to be his VP, isnt that enought insult to her since he did not picked her. If she does then she has no shame, but, I hope she will praise Palin. The democrat chose Biden and old boy and then they have the guts to call McCaine old. McCaine will be our next president of good old USA, Obama go back were you came from, as far as I am concern you "just" taught about joining the service, what a stupid thing to say. I think you and your wife should stick together wherever you come from. She said that she just like America now? Did she go to the Ivy League school, what else does she wants America to do for her? Shame on You Michelle Obama, I hope you read this. You will never be JACKIE O! Dream on…………

Carol   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Hey Obama had his chance to pick his VP. He made it . Now the Republicans have made their and a Great one at that. So stop the "belly ache'n" and get on with the rest of the campain. If you loose you loose. You had your chance. You were warned. And don't expect Hillary to shore you up obama. John has the foresite and the wisdom to see where our future is going and standing up and fIghting on for AMERICANS. We will win with John McCain as our next President.

Gina   September 8th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I read that Hillary is going to attack McCain. Obama is too smart to let Hillary attack Palin and send the message that she has to save him. I have a feeling that Obama will be his own attack dog on Palin. She is too vulnerable and he knows a lot people liked it when he went after McCain. Democrats civility ( or as some republicans may call it "wussness") is constantly taken advantage of by Republicans and if they lose this election it won't be because they didn't hit back. In the immortal words of George H.W. Bush in his summary of the debate with Ferraro, Obama better try "to kick some little a%^"!

Michael   September 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I hope and pray that she does; the Obama Campaign - in its desire to "rise above" partisanship, is repeating the Dukakis-Gore-Kerry mistake of being polite to the GOP propagandists.

Moreover, it appears that no one in the "liberal mainstream media" has the integrity - or just plain guts - to take on this ultra-right wing hypocrite.

In selecting Palin, McCain is gambled on the gullibility, shallowness, and intellectual laziness of the average American voter. Sad to say, according to the latest Gallup Tracking poll ( Mc 54-O 44) McCain is succeeding - and God help up all if he wins. This ticket is more extremist - and more behold to "Christian Conservatives" - than
Bush-Cheney.

bam   September 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

The McCain/Palin ticket is the new "just-folks" face of the same old party, the party whose first priority is the rich and powerful.

Palin's convention speech alone is cause for alarm. Various "fact-checks" have exposed numerous lies and exaggerations, and her style is clearly hostile and divisive. Her speech was written by the same group of neocons that currently control the executive branch, using Palin as just another puppet.

jason, tx   September 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I sure hope so. They can't yell "sexism" if it is coming from another woman!

Splurge   September 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I guess we like Hilary again. Time to start regretting the way we treated her now that it is clear not only how badly we need her support but how much we need her as VP than Biden.

S. Boatman   September 8th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Keeping Focus On The Issues Will Win Obama The Election! Mccain Cant Talk About The Issues Because He Is Wrong On All Off Them And It Reminds People That He Represents And Wants To Continue The Same Failed Policies Of The Bush Administration! He Is Definately More Of The Same! Spit And Run Palin Shows Her Square Face To Tell Some Quick Lies And Scurry Back Into The Crooked Talk Express Before She Gets Asked Any Questions About The Kids She Just Told! The Only Thing I Can Do To Stop It Is Vote For Obama And Hope Many Others Do The Same!

Chris from Mpls   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

The dems better find a way to defuse this McPain/Palin bomb fast! Lets hope Hillary can bring in bomb squad! Do something quick before the momentum builds in their favor!

voter1   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Senator Clinton should point out the differences between the two camps. That is what this election is all about. WE THE PEOPLE will decide! One question…Why is Cindy still on stage at every event?

Law Degree compared to a Jounalism Degree   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Is Mrs Pailin a maverick at home? A teenager daughter pregnant by a thug!

Em   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

If Hillary, a former and potential future presidential candidate "goes after" Gov Palin, a VP pick, it is because they fear that Palin will actually influence the election. Oh ya gotta love these political games, the mud slinging, the dirt digging, the speechifying, Politics is absolutely a dirty game and has gotten worse in it's viciousness in the past few years mainly because of the agendanistas on both sides.

Super D   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Obama is running against George Bush and not McCain.

Hillary isn't even running, and she's attacking Palin the VP.

I'd say both have their gunsights aimed at each others foot.

Just goes to show how pathetic Dems really are.

Lastly Liberals and Dems make me sick in that Palin gets nominated for VP, and they can't take credit for her rise, so they bash her. Only Liberal, feminists are allowed in the Dem party. Any other woman who does not conform to this is not welcome.

Hypocrits and double standards = DEMS.

Vote for McCain and while you're at it, throw the Co-BUMS Pelosi and Reid out.

TRUTH   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Be nice Hillary the issues are what is important. obama's arrogance lost him the election by not picking the best interest for this country Hillary for vp. Thank you oprah & caroline (sad excuse for a ) kennedy for being afraid of a strong woman , now this Democrat family for 20 years will go with McCain/Palin . I also want to thank john (thanks to the world, not a Heinz) kerry

Kathie, Houston, TX   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

She needs to. She needs to fiercely attack her on the issues and the double talk. Point out the lies, the pork barrel, city left in enormous debt while under her control. Continue on the point that Palin is another Bush and no maverick.

concern   September 8th, 2008 11:12 am ET

THESE DEMS HAVE TO TREAT HER IN THE SAME MANNER THEY WOULD TREAT ANY OTHER PERSON RUNING FOR THIS POSITION!! THE MUST STOP BACKING OFF AND CRUSH HER!

EVERYBODY WAITING FOR IT TO HAPPEN ANYWAY! IF THEY DON'T DO IT THEY LET DOWN THERE BASE!!

Kirk in upstate New York   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

It should be the Plain - McPain ticket.

Charlie   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I got 10 bucks on Palin. She's younger, quicker, and meaner.

Scott Tucson   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Do you really think Hillary wants Obama to win and thus knock out any chance of her running in 2012? Obama's major mistake that will probably cost him the election was choosing Biden over her.

Jumpugly   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Ms. Clinton guaranteed nothing other than the facts that she did seek to censor books in Alaska public libraries and wasn't part of a separatist fringe group.
Ms. Palin will fall on her own sword. Her preaching of abstinence worked wonders for her daughter. What a phony.

Proud Black   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I am a proud Barak supporter and here is why:

He is taking away money from the Rich and give to the Poor. We are all equal and we all shall live the same life, and that’s what Barak and his supporters are proud off. Loosing jobs while taxing small companies is nothing but media‘s crap.

He is giving health care to everybody and the trillion of dollars will come from the Riches pockets as well. What’s wrong if EVERYBODY will have to stay in line for a day to reach a doctor, as long as everybody in this country gets the same share? Calling this Socialism is media’s crap as well.

Finally black people in this country came to power. Let us prove what we can do to lead this country for the first time in history. It’s our turn and we can make the true CHANGE.

Thank you MEDIA for helping us changing the country in the right direction. Together we will make history.

littlesky   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Obama made the biggest mistake by not adding Hillary to the ticket. He underestimated the Republican ticket while at the same time overestimating his own ego. He did not want to share the lime light by adding Hillary - another example of his pretentious nature. It is poetic justice to me.

Beth   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

She should like seeing another women vreak through that ceiling but for her own political ambitions she will. Hillary should be proud that someone can break the ceiling since she never stated that they had to just be of her political party. hmmmm

Chris   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Senator Clinton is very good at what she does. She will go out there and do a hundred percent job better than Sarah Palin. I think she will knock them dead. GO HILARY, YOU ROCK.

American   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

When Clinton goes after Palin…..McLoser will be toast.

fred   September 8th, 2008 11:11 am ET

It's funny how this story isn't news at all. It is just asking what the news for later today will be, if you think about it. What news should be here is that Obama now sees that the Bush tax cuts are working and will delay rescinding them during this time of recession….CNN also has not reported that Obama now thinks the surge has "succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams." CNN is turning into a tabloid. Fox News is actually reporting the News, so I go there to check out the latest news.

Euphemism   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

"Stupidity should be painful."

outsider looking in   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

All my kids are American citizen… So let's here some issue please…

Not4MoreYears   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Please Hillary - expose Palin for what she is, and do it as soon as possible. Do they really hope that by putting a woman on the ticket they will get the Hillary voters? Why should a selection that cynical and insulting be a surprise from the Boys of Rove? And how does a 20+ year Washington veteran like McCain get to campaign on change? Are we really that gullible? How does an old white guy who can't remember how many houses he owns, and is (second) married to a millionaire beer heiress get to call a black man an "elitist"????? I must be living in Bizarro world?

WI guy   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I'd like to see Clinton rip her to shreds myself.

jackie ohio   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Clinton should list the qualification questions to show the difference between her and biden. If palin can't take the heat and the press then she shouldn't have taken the nomination

Dave, Illinois   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Hey, Obamites, McCain now leads Obama in most national polls. The adults have awakened. Boo Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt (Cleveland, Ohio)   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Again, why didn't Obama pick Clinton again? This whole mess would have been avoided, if….

Shirley-Ohio   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

She doesn't have to g after Palin. She just needs to talk about issues. America is smart this time around.

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN-PALIN-BUSH.

Sick   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

If Hillary wants to go for the oval office in 2012, she should knock out the competition early. Head to head, Palin doesn't stand a chance against Hillary. I just hope someone puts this woman in her place.

Democratic White House '08

Jeannie Heffernan   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Clinton should go after Palin. That way McCain's plan to cry "sexism" over every thing that the democrats say to defend themselves from the no-nothing pibtull, will sound a little "whiny" - as I believe Sarah Palin accused Hilary of being. Hilary Clinton has nothing on you, Palin, when it comes to the whining factor. Palin is like a little school girl bully! I am a teacher I know what the are like ! - Here's one woman who doesn't admire one thing about Governor Palin.
Jeannie

Careful now..   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

It's not Hillary's place to hand Obama the presidency. He made a mistake by not having her on the ticket yet he expects her to rally the party? This is his campaign - let him manage it on his own.

His VP pick was his first major bad decision. Obama doesn't care about unity or the party; Obama cares about Obama. His arrogance will have a price we will all have to pay.

His best friend the media has a new best friend.

Go team.

john   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Funny how the Obama camp needs Hillary all of a sudden.

Ron from Baltimore   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Clinton is _the_surrogate for Obama. I think she should address Palin tangentially, since that's all she's worth, concentrating more on the overall Dem's message. Obama needs to stay on that message.

Clinton needs to say just a few pithy things to put Sarah in context, and quickly get on to the Rep's miserable record, as supported by John "Who, me?? A Republican?" McCain.

We have a deep bench to deal with Sarah, like Sebelius and a whole host of politicos, plus honest brokers from the media who are not afraid of Republicans' rebuffs about messing with Sarah. Let's get their goats, er, moose, and get them rattled, er, antlered.

Donald Of Orange County   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

She doesnt really have to because palin will flop not flip when she come out of that REP hole they keep her in. What issues will she talk about, what policies do they have, an will she be ready on day one. When the phone rings at 3am an She's the president how does she find the White house nobody to guide her. Maybe she will look on Ebay for the answer.

George from Staten Island   September 8th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Wow… Obama is going to leave it to Hillary to do his dirty work. Hillary will do it but it'll not work it'll help republicans more.

Bill   September 8th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Sure she'll attack her. I mean she attacked Obama and we all saw how much good that did her.

Of course - her very presence is going to remind women that Obama wants her as a pit bull but didn't want her as Vice President - and that is only going to help Palin as well as McCain.

Sarah   September 8th, 2008 11:09 am ET

No Clinton will not ever attack Palin.She respect her and her position she in.Being a woman who was unfairly attacked herself.She is a more respectful person then to attack Palin.She will point out the difference and why she doesn't agree with Palin position .But it will all be professional.Cause Hillary a respectful person.

Matt, Pittsburgh   September 8th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Of course Hillary will go after Palin. She's jealous that Palin will be the first woman VP.

But Hill/Bill has to be careful, she will need the female vote in '12 and if she's too shrill or insulting, some of these women won't return to her.

Linda from Prescott AZ   September 8th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Hillary needs to draw the sharpest of contrasts between Sara Palin and women who are HIllary and Barack supporters.
Palin is not good for the women or children in this country.
and of course we all know that McCain is a whack job.

t   September 8th, 2008 11:09 am ET

No - she'll stick to the issues - and she should, she's good at it. Instead, the Obama campaign needs to belittle McCain through Palin. Put another way, the Obama camp needs to frame McCain as a Palin puppet and that the only reason people would vote for the ticket is because of her not him. They need to make it appear as if he is just a stooge - have Obama surrogates suggest "I though Obama was running aginst McCain, instead all we hear is Palin - maybe it's time to re-arrange the debate schedule." This would force McCain to put her a bit on the back burner and force him to the front of the media narrative again.

FedUP!!!   September 8th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Only in this jacked up country can a party win an election and not say a darn thing. McCain and Palin keeps chanting the same crap about taking it to the Whte House, and stupid Americans buy into this mess. Great that McCain was this war hero, him and hundreds of others in this country. And Palin because she is this working mother with a disabled child, well so am I. Where is my ticket to the White House. They have not given one freakin reason on how they plan to make a difference in my life and I am suppose to vote for that. Wakeup America and stop being so darn shallow and superficial.

Beca   September 8th, 2008 11:08 am ET

She will not…

Ann   September 8th, 2008 11:08 am ET

If Clinton starts supporting Obama and campaigning for him, she loses all creditablity. A Clinton who starts flip/flopping is a Clinton who's word can never be trusted. She needs to stay out of the race and get back to her negleted job as a senator.

Joe in StL   September 8th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Hillary will NOT attack the governor of Alaska.

She will point out her lack of qualifications and her poor policy positions (of the few that we know). The Dems win on the ISSUES this time, despite the media's obsession with personalities.

McCain's policies are more of the same, and Americans do not believe him when he says he will change things.

Marie   September 8th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Who will challenge the President more and offer better advice?

Joe Biden or Sarah Palin?

Pretty clear, isn't it unless of course were talking about hockey, fishing or hunting.

Breck   September 8th, 2008 11:07 am ET

It would be great to see Hillary own that pretentious fraud of a running mate.

TruthTeller   September 8th, 2008 11:07 am ET

What a sad state of affairs this has become. Now Obama–who couldn't be bothered to even fake interest in selecting HRC as his vp–is desperate for her help to push back against Gov. Palin. Problem is, when Obama totally dissed HRC, he didn't only dis her; he dissed her supporters, including the 18 million who voted for her. Here's one HRC supporter who hopes she let's Obama drown in the swamp he created with his inexperience and arrogance. We all know he couldn't pick HRC because Michelle said no. So, what's Michelle's plan now?

KiloWhiskey - Denver   September 8th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Not whole-heartedly, not if she wants to win in 2012.

for obama nj   September 8th, 2008 11:06 am ET

there the news going again getting negative again, why don't you all let the debates go on, why don't you let the american people judge the issues, and you all stay out of it, we can get along without your prejudices…..we need unity in america….let the candidates stick with the issues not the personalities, then we can judge, you guys stay out of it….

Don   September 8th, 2008 11:06 am ET

For those Obama supporters who wonder why Clinton is still in the picture, it is because Obama keeps calling her. Sounds kinda like an exlover that won't disappear right? Lol.

PATRIOTFORHILL/MCCAIN-Steve   September 8th, 2008 11:06 am ET

SHE BETTER LEAVE PALIN ALONE! IT WILL BACKFIRE!

pray2008pray   September 8th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Hillary is more woman than Sarah Palin could every be. I truly hope Hillary doesn't attack Palin because Palin is not worth it. Let that be the republican plan. Attack Obama-Biden since they do not have any other plan to provide us.

karen-phoenix   September 8th, 2008 11:05 am ET

She will in a very educated, sophisticated way!!! Something very foreign to both McCain/Pelin. People–look at the eductional background of McCain/Pelin–Pelin has been found to have been in 5 different colleges and a degree? In what? McCain finished at the bottom!!! This is really judgement. I DO NOT want a barbie doll in the white house!!!!! I want someone with eduction and brains! Both Obama and Biden have master degrees with HONORS!!!!! In foreign affairs and Constitutional Law which PROTECTS the American people!!!

amabagiorgis   September 8th, 2008 11:05 am ET

since this is an election game we need to think about putting back clinton on the vice presidential ticket because politics is what counts in election game not substance.

Ghost   September 8th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Palin is no Hillary and I hope she rips her apart.

Hillary Supporter   September 8th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Send this person back to ALASKA!!!!!!!!!!!

Micahel Turner   September 8th, 2008 11:04 am ET

How funny is it that the one person who might make the biggest difference for Obama he turned his back on. I hope Hillary does these two events and then sits back and lets Obama and his "Movement" do it on their own like everyone said he could when he won. I can remember reading on here all the Obama lovers saying we don't need her the Clinton's are just wining and are sore loosers. Well, best of luck with the campaign. Isn't it amazing how now after all the "I have a Dream Speeches" he tends to be mocking it all comes down to the facts. Once again my vote right now is "Present" it seems to be the I can't make a decision kind of vote that will get you 90,000 people saying they are voting for you even though you have lead nothing and vote on nothing.

FYI..The country was better with the Clinton's than it has been in decades and even Republicans will say that. I believe when this is said and done there will be alot of democrats and media who will have to eat some crow for trying to manipulate this election and turn their back on a family that gave us so much!!!

McCain Sexist   September 8th, 2008 11:04 am ET

WHy do I keep hearing about a new McCain everyday. Does Obama never create a new ad? McCain is leading in getting free advertising and getting his message out better than Obama. You turn on the TV and see Palin and rarely see anyone else. Obama better do something to get his face on ads and on the TV or else its over. Looks like the Republicans are going to have the biggest upset of the century. I would have bet the farm a year ago that the Democrats would win in '08 and now its over.

Democrats '08 R.I.P.

Annie   September 8th, 2008 11:04 am ET

I think Dems should focus on the issues and stop talking about and feeding the Palin machine. Hillary is right. Keeping the focus on the new VP pick is fueling their strength. We need to put the power where it should be… on how the Obama/Biden ticket is the answer to America's problems and the hope for a brighter future.

amabagiorgis   September 8th, 2008 11:04 am ET

since this is an election game we need to think about putting bac clinton on the vice presidential ticket becase politics is what counts in election game nt substance.

Marc   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

The choice for change is CLEAR. Barack Obama is used to the GOP coppying all of his opinions and policy decisions.

Let's review a few;

Here's the latest. Obama wanted to hit the Taliban and El Queda in Pakistan. He was laughed at by McCain for suggesting this. Guess what. Bush and the commanders listened and are doing exactly that.

Obama and Biden wanted to send 1 billion dollars to Georgia to rebuild. A week later Bush announced 1 billion going to Georgia to rebuild.

Obama wanted direct discussion with Iran to which McCain laughed and shrugged his shoulders. We all know they are in discussions now.

Obama wanted a 16 month timeline. Malaki and Bush now in agreement.

Obama said was was a bad idea - the world agrees except John McCain and George Bush.

Obama wants change in the way Washington does Politics. Now McCain and his pulltoy are in agreement but are stuck with the Republican platform of doing business as usual. Except he will cut pork barrel spending that will cost us more jobs.

Many more examples. BARACK OBAMA IS BRILLIANT AND FOR THE AMERICAN PUBLIC NOT TO OEVERWHELMINGLY SEE THAT IS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING.

You can vote for NO CHANGE and MORE OF THE SAME with McCain and the lady that ran the student counsel styled government in Wasilla and Alaska OR you can vote FOR A SERIOUS CHANGE OF DIRECTION THAT WILL BRING THIS NATION MORE IN LINE WITH THE REST OF THE FREE WORLD.

JOHN MCCAIN WOULD GALVANIZE OUR ENEMIES AND ALIENATE US FURTHER FROM THE REST OF THE FREE WORLD WHO EXPECT AND HOPE THAT BARACK OBAMA AND JOE BIDEN ARE ELECTED.

JOHN MCCAIN WOULD PUT US IN MORE WARS AND REVIVE THE DRAFT.

THE DRAFT PEOPLE - THE DRAFT - THE DRAFT - THE DRFT. DOESN'T THAT SCARE THE HECK OUT OF YOU?

braggingrights   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Palin is a pretender to the thrown!! . It belongs to Hillary not a liar who abuses her power to get people fired from work!!. Hillary go for the jugular nothing less nothing more and send her back to Alaska! coz thats where she belongs!!

Johnson in St. Louis   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

She better not..it would be considered sexist! Oh..wait a minute..Clinton's a woman so she can get away with it.

NEVER MIND!

Tom in Delaware   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I've never been a Clinton (either one of them) fan, but she's winning my respect for humbly doing her part for her party.

Hopefully, Barack will throw that dog a bone (maybe 22 million of them)

Otherwise, work like you get paid…very little.

Andrew   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I would have loved to have been a mouse in the corner when Clinton found out McCain had picked Palin. I suspect there was a rousing "I told you so"………..the dems shoot themselves in the foot again - decisions based on ego Mr. Obama are always wrong! Send the message forward to Dean, Pelosi, Kerry, Reid, Brazile and the rest of the corrupt Democrats of the DNC!

Senator Clinton….just stick to your issues - you are way above all of the candidates when it comes to savvy and being a party leader. Time to show Obama what he should have done vs. what his ego would not let him do.

Silence Dogood   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Oh, so now it is OK for Hillary to be tough and strong and smart, now that she is speaking on behalf of Obama?

What happened to the "monster" (and worse) as Obama called her through surrogates?

I suppose when you feel you can Change the rules……

Ted   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Hope america gets this one right. a real shame people are happy over palin simply because she is a women. Who we all forget have the most extreme views we have seen in a while. its like a bad version of a female George Bush.

Derrick - Texas   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Why should she? Palin is "The Great Unknown" and how can you go after what you are not familiar with? She won't even do an interview.

The issue is why McCain would pick an under-qualified, unvetted, scandal-plagued running mate that he only met once? Hillary will go after McCain's so-called "judgment", and rightly so.

Brad IL.   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Hillary keep it soft spoken when it comes too Palin. The DNC and the Obama camp had no problem throwing you to the side and making you and Bill out to be the bad guys. Let Obama lose this all on his own. He had his chance to pick you but decided to go with the same old politics with Biden. Biden couldn't garner the votes to unify his own ticket let alone the DNC. This Hillary supporter and my family will be voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin as will alot of your past supporters. Sometimes you have too be a maverick and buck the party when they make stupid decision's like putting NoBama at the top of our ticket in stead of the one who could have won this election. McCain made a very could decision in picking Palin and NoBama would have too if he could have looked past his half white / half black nose . Sarah Palin is right for the VP spot and Nobama would have been good for that spot also, not Pres. Hillary don't ask your supporters to vote for this Democratic idiot for President or take the chance of losing your support the next time around. Let the Howard Dean's of this party ruin the chances the Democrats had like they have already done and hopefully we true Dems will get the Real Leadership we deserve to honestly run this country for the people and just not the poor.

PoliticoPundit   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Just one thought - was it a Rousing speech by Clinton at Convention. She didn't say anything about Values she carries if Obama carries it.. she just asked her supporter to think what they are voting for, not that she and Barack carries the same value. Media seems to ignore all these to make sure people think differently. Please re-read the transcripts.

Margaret   September 8th, 2008 11:03 am ET

We will put our woman up against their woman any day. Sarah Palin
can't hold a candle to Hillary . But she must come out of hiding first.

Democrats 08.

MAGGY   September 8th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Hillary is not just a leader, she is a force ! If she wants, she can put Palin and her hate speeches in a place where the sun does not shine. We always needed Hillary, now more than ever.

Becky   September 8th, 2008 11:02 am ET

I think it would be great if Hillary showed America why Sarah Palin shouldn't be the VP, and yes by sticking to the issues. That way, nobody can cry "sexism".

No Way, No How, No McCain

Reality check #1   September 8th, 2008 11:01 am ET

I have lost respect for Hillary. Obama insured that Hillary will never be able to run for President again and yet she campaigns for him. McCain/Palin for 2009

Sylvia   September 8th, 2008 11:01 am ET

THAT will backfire worse than anything else. I am a DEVOTED HIllary fan and for Obama to make Hillary the pitbull, will only PROVE how weak he is. It is also just PROVING he was the WRONG choice all along. It will actually make Hillary look REALLY GOOD though!!!!

Jenn   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

If she's smart she won't go after Palin. People like Palin. They're just looking for a reason to switch parties, and if Clinton and Obama get nasty, people are going to fall into Republican hands.

Michael   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

I hope she does. Palin is twice everything Clinton, except shrill.

joann   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

No Hillary will not go after Palin. At least she will not attack her personally and really no one know Sarah's stand on the issues just yet so there's really nothing to attack except maybe the arguement the DEM's have been trying to make all along, another 4 years of the Bush Admin. (that's crap). Hillary remembers how the press and obama camp were to her and she didn't like it. She will not stoop so low. If she does, she loses my respect.

George   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Once again the Dems have showed their inability to nominate an electable candidate for president. If they weren't a bunch of irrational extremist they would have realized the Obama was way too inexperienced to be pres. The winning ticket would have been Clinton with Obama as VP. Eight years from now Obama would have the experience neccessary to be president. The Obama camp has left the Clintons having to stand on the side lines and secretly root for McCain so Hillary can run again in four years. The Clintons tried to tell you that an Obama presidency would work but you wouldn't listen. Now you're going to have to wait four years.

Michelle in Philly   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Obama is a big Wus!! He didn't need Bill or Hillary before and all you kool-aide drinkers trashed both of them and now that he's in trouble he sends her out to do his dirty work for him. And this is who you people want to run our country?

No thanks

McCain/Palin for me

dave in RI   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Clinton stated that she would do anything to help Obama win the presidency, then start attacking Hillary. Hillary knows she is the only person who can get away with alot of the language that is needed to be said.

jl   September 8th, 2008 11:00 am ET

The election is about the ECONOMY and the future of ALL women and Senator Clinton will speak on that.

IT IS NOT ABOU PALIN-the truth will come out about her soon enough.

jeran   September 8th, 2008 10:59 am ET

the real question is, how much will it cost Obama?

Tired of W, OH   September 8th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I believe that Clinton tearing down Palin is the only way she can redeem herself in the eyes of the Democratic party and her one-time supporters (like me), after her kitchen sink campaign against Obama. Palin's too scared to take on the "big bad liberal media" all by herself. Her upcoming interview on ABC later this week will be a joke, just like the Democratic primary debate on ABC was.

Clinton's already proven her mastery of the dark side (aka republican playbook). She might as well use her powers for good, this time.

APS in Hawaii   September 8th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Why does Hillary have to attack? I thought that was Biden's role. Stop putting the election on Hillary's shoulders. The problem lies with Obama not picking Hillary. Just goes to show how incompetent that he picks a person who received less than 8,000 votes. Yep, a real uniter.

Candy West Virginia   September 8th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I was no supporter of Clinton's during the primaries by any means but I will say this paliar is no Hillary Clinton. Paliar actually scares the pit bull out of me to think she is one melanoma spot away from being president. Oooooooooooh!

Michael in Houston   September 8th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I kind of like to see Obama, Biden and Clinton takin gthe high road. All three mentioned get it. We are so tired of hearing what the other person is doing or not doing. What we as the American public want to hear is what will you do! Everyone has this misconception that Obama and Biden are scared of Palin. No one is scared of her. If anything we and possibly Obama and Biden are laughing at her. She is a basket case, a liar, a moron for sure. Clinton does not have to attack Palin, Palin is doing a good enough job of self imploding. Senator Clinton, talk aboput the issue, that's what we want to hear about.

Hillary Clinton for the Supreme Court
General Wesley Clark for National Security Advisor
Obama Biden 08 and 12

Generation X   September 8th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Hey CNN; why is it that you guys can not get a interview with Palin? We the American people, deserve to know the truth about this lady. Grow so balls and interview someone that could become President if McCain drops dead!!!

interesting   September 8th, 2008 10:58 am ET

No she won't.

Obama-Biden are the ticket and that is VP Biden's job.

PUMA 2008!

Linda   September 8th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Let Clinton go after Palin — she'll make mincemeat out of her. I think it would be better thab Biden looking like he's beating up on her. There is such a vast difference between Clinton and Palin — it's like night and day! Clinton is an intelligent, experienced woman who cares about women's issues and family values. Palin is some throw back from the middle ages who wants to teach creationism and thinks nothing of throwing her pregnant daughter to the media wolves. Palin is like a bad dream to me, and I hope she goes away — soon!

MJ   September 8th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Hillary does not need to attack Palin. Since the Nobama/Biden ticket will lose this election, because of Nobamas ties to a felon, terrorist and a racist minister for 20 some years, Hillary needs to position herself in good standing for the 2012 election.

Byron Jubert   September 8th, 2008 10:58 am ET

McCain-Palin "Change" only in name but 4 more years of Bush policy just the same!

RDS in Florida   September 8th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Obama made a miscalculation of picking Biden… that will cost him my vote and I know Millions more perhaps. HRC should not get involve because Obama choose to loose this one on his own. His ego and of those many followers are for a rude awakening.

THE DNC should after the election and make a commitment that they will never manipulate the primaries and stop disenfranchising voters.

The Bush Twins : George and John   September 8th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Will Clinton go after Palin ?. I think Hillary knows that most people see through Palin and won't waste her time. Hillary will stick with the issues which seems to be something Palin and her daddy McBush can't do. I think when all the excitement wears off people will really see MORE of what Palin is. One thing I see is, shes's being used and don't even know it.

Hillary   September 8th, 2008 10:57 am ET

If Barack loses it will be her fault.

Rudy NYC   September 8th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Not exactly.

Since the GOP wants to play "victim" if the men go after her, I would use Hillary Clinton to create talking points for the Obama and Biden to run with.

John from Canada   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Yes, she should but on Palin's record as mayor and governor. On her lies ( sorry misstatements) debit sh left as mayor, ebay account etc. Not as a female to female. Then they will not says that it is sexist since the information is coming from another female, with NO body giving her the speaches.

John Morrison   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Why should HC come to the aid of BO? If McCain/Palin take him out she can have a clean shot in 4 years. A BO/HC ticket may have been the way to move, Biden appears to be a stop-gap for BO's lack of experience.

Steve   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

The only thing Hillary should say in regards to Palin is that Obama made the wrong choice for vice president. Actually what she should say is that the sexist Democratic party bosses should have chosen her instead of Obama to be the nominee.

Palin is no Hillary   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Hillary should, for women´s sake, expose the enormous differences between Palin and her. It takes more than a skirt to receive the female vote. It is about intelligence, experience and wit. Palin can only DREAM people see her as Hillary´s replacement….. Palin is no Hillary not even close…..

Manuel TX   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Here's a better question.

Does Hillary believe that she is more qualified than Obama to be president?

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

PHIL TEXAS   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

AND IF SHE DOES, IT WIIL HURT HER IN HER RUN 2012

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Why bother?

loli   September 8th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Isn't that ironic, now Obama and his network CNN, MSNBC are all about the Clintons, they want to make use of the Clitons power now in order to save Obama, how easy can we forget the primaries, the Pelosi gangs, where is Joe Biden, can't he brings enough muscle?

I am a Hillary supporter, and I am still angry at the democrats.

Robert in Albuquerque   September 8th, 2008 10:55 am ET

I find it interesting how important Hillary is becoming to Obama. I said it 2 months ago and I'll say it again.. No matter what, Obama NEEDS the Clintons to fight the fight and win.

Marc   September 8th, 2008 10:55 am ET

The choice for change is CLEAR.

You can vote for NO CHANGE and MORE OF THE SAME with McCain and the lady that ran the student counsel styled government in Wasilla and Alaska OR you can vote FOR A SERIOUS CHANGE OF DIRECTION THAT WILL BRING THIS NATION MORE IN LINE WITH THE REST OF THE FREE WORLD.

JOHN MCCAIN WOULD GALANIZE OUR ENEMIES AND ALIENATE US FROM THE REST OF THE FREE WORLD WHO EXPECT AND HOPE THAT BARACK OBAMA AND JOE BIDEN ARE ELECTED.

Jay   September 8th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Why should she help Obama after the treatment she gets from Obama. She should run again against McCane in 2012.

John From Missouri   September 8th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Sen. Clinton should concentrate on the Presidential candidates rather than the VP selections. This is a race of issues and she needs to steer her efforts to the differences between Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama. It is time for a change and I see only more of the same from McCain's ads and town hall meetings. His stance on the war and economy have been reactionairy rather than taking this nation in a new direction. Stick to that Hillary and the Dem's can win in November.

Ron   September 8th, 2008 10:55 am ET

She needs to but I do not think she will. Clinton is still for one thing: Clinton. She knows what will happen in 2012 if McCain wins this election.

I have little faith there will anything left of this country in 2012 if McCain is elected. The Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac situation is a hint of things to come if McCain is elected. The average person is clueless concerning the Government seizure of Mac and Mae.

Using OUR tax dollars, the Government, NOT the people who's money was used, now own all the real estate under Mac and Mae loans. They simply stole it. Scary.

Just a hint of things to come under McCain.

Bruce   September 8th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Please do not ever say the Name of the Republican VP. Make her a non-person. Concentrate on the ISSUES show the difference between McCain are what REAL CHANGE is all about. Go into great detail about how Obama has a plan and McCain only has silly SLOGANS.

DO NOT ATTACK the V. P. do not let her get more free publisity than she has already. DO NO LET HER be the focus. Stick withh McCain show that it is him and the failed ploicys of BUSH admin that are the reall ISSUE.

The Watcher   September 8th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Atta girl! Sick 'em.

FactCheck   September 8th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Still not a peep from CNN about the 600,000 voters subject to voter caging in Ohio? The RNC is trying to also fix this election and the main stream media is happy to look the other way.

Terry from GA   September 8th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Hillary doesn't need to go after Sarah Palin. The Dems just need to continue focusing on the issues and not get distracted by the Republicans.

mama4obama   September 8th, 2008 10:54 am ET

My hope is that we can still stay on message….and take the trash out that way.

If you look at the differences in policies….it is clear that McCain and his mutt cannot win.

Its amazing that the American people have not wised up to the carp-slinging that wins them new sets of losers to further bury this great country.

Go Sarah   September 8th, 2008 10:54 am ET

I've been a Democrat all my life and a Clinton supporter for years. However, this past primary has really opened my eyes. The DNC and Obama folks lost my vote for this election. I dont agree with all the republicans stand for but I will vote for them this year.

Remember Hillary, you will be doing to Sarah, what the Obamas did to you.

Lisa   September 8th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Fight the Rebublican lies. the Empire is striking back. Use the Force—of Hillary.

Charlotte   September 8th, 2008 10:53 am ET

I hope she does not. I realize Hillary is a good little Democrat, I am not. The people who voted for Hillary were accused of being feminist, and stupid old ladies, by the Obama-bots. When a campaign gets to the top of the ticket defending their qualifications against the number two on the other ticket, you are destined to lose. I can't wait to see the Obama-bots empty their wallets for their guy. It will take all the money they can spare, and it won't be enough. The Obama-bots are back to attack mode and Obama is still off track. Obama is losing, and it is because he ignored half the democrats. Plus, he has no resume. If something should happen to McCain, Sarah will need a VP and she can pick an old Senator to guide her through the minefields of Washington, as Obama has done. TORA TORA TORA……Sarah is the sleeping giant the GOP needed.

Democrat   September 8th, 2008 10:53 am ET

The smartest thing Obama could do right now to get his party unified and energized is to announce that Hillary will be his secretary of state. He made a political mistake not picking her and it could well cost him the election but if he shakes things up by announcing this now he will for sure get her 18 million votes and McCain and Palin will go down in flames.

PHIL TEXAS   September 8th, 2008 10:53 am ET

IF SHE DOES, THEN SHE WILL BE HURTING ALL WOMEN…

FactCheck   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Why would Hillary go after Palin? Palin is not running for anything. She will tear McCain apart because if for no other reason than political gain. If McCain wins, Palin will run in 2012 and Hillary will have no shot against her.

Hillary Democrat   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Looks like Obama is on the decline.

Hillary '12!!!

Richard J   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

If Hillary were wise, she would stick to platform issues and not attack Palin. For better or worse, A LOT of women are endeared to Palin. IF Hillary wants a real shot at the White House - and doesnt want 'ageism' to come into play along with sexism in her campaign, she NEEDs McCain / Palin to win in '08 so she can face off with Palin in '12

LETS BE HONEST   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

IF OBAMA LOSES THIS ELECTION

ITS BECAUSE

HIS SELECTION WAS NOT BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

BUT BY THE DNC (THANKS TO HOWARD DEAN) AND

CNN AND MSNBC FOR THEIR BIAS REPORTING (WHICH HAS

ANGERED MANY AMERICANS)

Rick   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

she should because palin doesnt stand for anything that hillary does and the women of the country need to know be fore they loose some of those right they charish so much

Tired of W, OH   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I hope she does. The repubs will cry "sexism" if the criticism comes from Obama himself.

Chicago Architect   September 8th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I think Hill should stick with the issues. She's got to keep it on the high road or else, we risk stooping down to the gop's level, which makes this campaign not too different from the gop. I really think that this country is ready for this mature change in politics.

November will determine if this country has more illiterate, ignorant, and ill-informed citizens (single issue voters), OR if its grown up a bit and has risen above racism, sexism, and petty politics. People should see a crystal clear difference in where the country will go, just by judging the policies, goals and character of each campaign.

It would definitely be a shame if ignorance and fear mongering wins out. Abortion and the war on terror is a tool that the gop is using to divide this country. Lets not fall for it. We all have differing opinions on these matters, but the big picture and the welfare of the many (and of the world for that matter) is at stake here to vote out of spite and out of fear.

Please America, wake up. I hope people start "getting it", before its too late.

Scott L   September 8th, 2008 10:51 am ET

No.

Obama-Junkie, IL   September 8th, 2008 10:51 am ET

As an Obama supporter, I say why should Hillary go after Sarah?

What will Hillary go after Sarah on? What are Sarah Palin's public policies and positions, ranging from the economy to Iraq to Pakistan?
I DON'T KNOW!

The only thing America knows about Palin is that she is a self-described hockey mom, has a 5-month old down's syndrome baby, has a 17-year old high school unwed pregnant daughter, Palin is pro-life, and Palin is adamantly pro-drilling. Other than that there is not much to go on, unless you talk about non-direct political issues (like TrooperGate or Praying for Jews to convert to Christianity or attending 5 different schools in 6 years for one degree).

She has roused the conservative Republican base, but what with. I have not seen on TV any voters name specific national issues that Palin believes in.

BOBBY K. FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL.   September 8th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I hope she does. I am concerned about how certain people would pick a canidate for president/Vp who are from the same failed party that the current Pres/Vp are from? Even if the only thing THAT THEY CAN OFFER IS SARCASM,LIES, AND DISTORTED PERSONAL IMAGES? i DO ADMIT THE rEPUBS KNOW HOW TO WIN AND GET MOMENTUM WITH THE pALIN PICK REGARDLESS OF HER PROBLEMS IN ALASKA AND LACK OF REAL LEADERSHIP. wE DEMS NEED TO BE CONCERN ABOUT THIS!!! The majority of White rich America love it when the Repubs attack!!!!! No matter how bad the economy,world image,unpopular wars and many other issues that needs to be eliminated. OBAMA/BIDEN needs to stop being so nice towards Palin/McCain and take back this so-called "Mavarick" attitude!!!!

Hillary Supporters for McCain   September 8th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Don't do it Hillary!

Don't be his pitbull when his ego was too large to even vett you for VP.

Obama talks out of both ends of his mouth.

2008 is the year the media died and the Dems turned their backs on women.

Was for Hill, now for McCain/Palin

Experience matters at the top of the ticket.

texas   September 8th, 2008 10:50 am ET

i hope she stays out,let the 44 year old have a chance.

ET from OMAHA   September 8th, 2008 10:50 am ET

I hope she does. She need to let people know what really this woman is about. Somebody need to lay out her extreme views.

Mikey   September 8th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Someone has to get the information out on just who Palin is; her experiene or lack thereof, her extreme views on a varitey of social issues, the facts of her history regarding firings of public officials for political and personal reasons going back more than a decade, the truth regarding her use of earmarks, use of lobbyists to secure public funds, and support for the bridge to nowhere. Her speech on Wednesday was peppered with distortions about both her record and Obama's positions on issues.

Hopefully after everyone gets beyond the exterior facade, they will discover the reality about this person who could be only a hearbear away from the Presidency.

Of course, that has to be done while going after McCain on his cluelessness about domestic issues, highlighting our economic challenges, and presenting Obama's plans in a clear, understandable way. It is about the future of America.

Pam   September 8th, 2008 10:50 am ET

This "interview" Palin is going to do with Charles Gibson should be some really hard hitting journalism. The questions will be something like:

1. What's your favorite color?
2. How cold does it get in Alaska?
3. What do you like on your pizza?

I'm sure we'll learn a lot.

jjones   September 8th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Obama previously said that victory in this election will depend on three things. They are the VP pick, the convention and the debates. So far it is GOP-2 and DEM-0. I'm sure he will change his words again to fit the situation as will CNN "reporters". You people belong in the same party with your pathetic excuses instead of doing what it takes to get the job done right,

Jeff an Independent   September 8th, 2008 10:49 am ET

No, Hillary will go after McCain - the real target. Palin will self-destruct on her own.

Tehran fr TN   September 8th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Yes but most of all the American people need ask her simple questions. Like who are you? Do you think a woman should get equal pay for equal work? Also why is it ok for you daughter to have a child but when African American girls do American blames the mother for not being there or setting the wrong example?

karen   September 8th, 2008 10:49 am ET

What the elite liberal media and the dems fail to understand is that Hillary is entrenched in the political scene of Washington, Sara is a small town girl who has made good. The dems are not liking this at all. Hope they realize there is more voters out there who live in small towns than in the big cities.

v.ananthan   September 8th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I am a Hillary supporter but I think McCain will be a better president than Obama.

Palin is a wonderful woman and I admire her for her courage and fighting spirit.

McCain/ Palin 08.

Jorge   September 8th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Obama needs to go after Palin and McCain. The country needs to see that he has the cojones to be the Big Dog. Surrogates alone can't do the job.

Matt   September 8th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I sure hope she does go after Palin. We'll see who the real pitbull is then.

Clinton needs to prove to everyone that the election is about ISSUES, NOT GENDER (or race for that matter). She also needs to neutralize Palin's attempts to ride her coattails and her obvious attempts to make comparisons between herself and Clinton as though they are even remotely similar. Palin stands for everything Clinton and Obama despise.

David   September 8th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Obama meeting Clinton…sounds like a Clown Convention

Gary Chandler in Canada   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Will McCain go after Palin??? They are divided on so many ISSUES!

MARY   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Hilliary is a trooper. She loves her party and so does Bill. I'm sure they will do what they can for the party and our country.

I don't think the republicans will take us in a different direction than George Bush has. After all, they are republicans. Republicans don't care about the American people. They put their interests first. All they are concerned about is fattening their wallets and to hell with the little people.

wait a minute   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

What can Hillary say to a self-made politician of the same gender?
Palin is like Obama with a short record to attack.
Hillary will save it for her 2012 election when she faces Palin.
Why would she want to help Obama now to beat her chance in 2012?

HIllarySupporter   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Go Hillary let Palin know she is not you, Mccain thinks by having a woman he can win women clinton supporters, boy he is wrong Palin is very radical when it comes to women issue, I will take your advice and I will vote for Obama, we can not afford 4 more of the same No how Now way No Mccain/Palin.

Joe Texas   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Off course that Hillary can say allot more Sarah Palin, because she has allot of experience , but I think that Hillary will be professional like she always is But that goes to say that McCain really is reaching out to women,I feel that if Hillary was would have been the VP Obama woulld have not had to worry about anything, Texas loves Hillary but now Obama can kiss Texas good bye, Cause we will not vote for him. Now the Democratic party should bring in the caucuses aand FL and MI to win the election, We have not forgot what happened and neighther will the people in Mi and FL so now McCain will win

Chut Pata   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Her job should be to go after McBush not Sarah Who.

The former Miss Congeniality of Alaska showed her charms on RNC like she probably did on the Alaskan beauty pageant but the voters will vote on McBush's stance on taxes for poor and tax breaks for rich, rather than Sarah Who's charms.

Jerry   September 8th, 2008 10:47 am ET

In the abstract, it makes sense to have Hillary be the outside attack dog and go after Palin. However, it will be extremely difficult to avoid the inevitable "catfight" comments. And it will be even more difficult for Hillary to avoid sounding jealous, having worked her tail off only to have the opposing party choose a woman with much less experience than she. Those two factors are going to make going after Palin a minefield for Hillary. She's good, but she may not be that good. In the end, she may decide that it's not worth the risk to her own image.

Joe Regis   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I do not think it is Hillary's duty to go after Palin, however, I do think it is Biden's duty to urge Palin to respond to public inquiries about her dealing for public records.

Hillary Clinton is well known and her tax returns have been in the public domaine for a long time. Therefore, I really do not think it is Hillary's duty to go after Palin when there is no comparison between them in term of public records.

I agree with Hillary that she ought to go after McCain and not Palin. There is little there for Hillary.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

legare   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Go get her Hillary!!!!!

barbara   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Senator Hillary Clinton will be forceful but gracious. She won't lower herself to the mockery Governor Palin is using.

Tainopwer   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

If Hilary want to run for president in 2012 it will be smart for her to stay off the palin subject. And she will. she do not want obama to win or she will not be able to run on 2012.

Brenda   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

No because this is about the issues and not beauty contest.

John, FL   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I've supported Obama since the start.. but I can't wait until we have a woman for president.

Mary   September 8th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I think Obama and Clinton should ignore Palin. she is a flash in the pan story. folks are always excited to see the new kid in school, but after awhile the excitement dies down and you realize the he/she is actually a dud. That is what will happen with Palin…and to give her any attention at all, even negative attention will only help the Republicans. My advice is to ignore her existence…I would sure like to.

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   September 8th, 2008 10:45 am ET

The question should be is "which" Clinton will be going after Palin? CNN can fill in the blanks.

Beth   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I wanted Hillary to win in the first place.

If Clinton wants to run again, she shouldn't attack Palin.

Obama should have picked Hillary. Now I'm behind Sarah.

Go Sarah !!!!

Morals and Values for sale!   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Probably not. Clinton still wants to be President. If McCain wins, Hillary thinks she can beat him head to head in 4 years.

However, If McCain doesn't seek a Second Term, Bobby Jindal and Palin are already being touted as a future ticket.

If Hillary isn't seen as going all out for Obama, especially now, she's going to alienate a lot of his supporters.

Ryan   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Democrats don't need to attack Republicans, as the choice is pretty clear. The same dirty politics or original ideas and messages with a new type of politics.

Shari, NY   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Typo correction!

Hillary's chances in 2012 (not 1012) are at stake. She must crush the opposition.

Anonymous   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I hope she will, but I don't really know what she could say.

Any clear-thinking person can see that Palin's "accomplishments" and "experience" are pretty minimal, and in no way qualify her for the position she seeks. McCain's first "presidential" decision (as it was called when Obama chose Biden) was a disaster for the country. But it was good for "the base."

But people believe what they want to believe. They want to think that McCain represents change and that this time the GOP will do better and that Palin is ready on day one.

There's nothing Hillary or anyone else can do to combat intellectual laziness and blatant hypocrisy.

check and checkmate   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I wanted Hillary for President, the Liberals of the Democratic Party pushed Obama and trashed my candidate. What they don't understand is this the Dems don't own my vote and I know that I feel like millions of other Clinton voters. I believe a Dem. Congress majority with a Repuk Pres., will serve the American People much better than all one party rule, especailly Liberals in charge.

We chose Hillary she did not choose US. She is the best qualified candidate, but the rude crude nasty bloggers wanted and got the least qualified candidate just so they can say we are not racists, and by the way that will be their concession speach when McCain wins……

Clinton 2012 ;-)

A CANUCK   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Oh yeah!…Clinton will go after Palin…..she doesn't want THIS woman to get into the White House before she does !!!!

Lisa M   September 8th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Go Hillary.

Th