November 4, 2008
Posted: 11:34 AM ET

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Hillary and Bill Clinton cast their votes Tuesday from Chappaqua, New York.
Hillary and Bill Clinton cast their votes Tuesday from Chappaqua, New York.

(CNN) — Speaking to reporters in Chappaqua, New York, Bill and Hillary Clinton emphasized the tall order facing Barack Obama if he wins the presidency, and reflected on parallels between this year's race and President Clinton's own 1992 run.

"It’s got a lot of parallels to 1992, in the sense that the economy is in trouble and all that," Bill Clinton said. "But the difference is that it’s coming after eight years, six of which had the Republicans in control of both the White House and the Congress."

"I think most people understand this is not just a choice between candidates –- it’s a choice between philosophies," He said. "That’s going to be the fundamental significance, and our party tomorrow will wake up with an enormous responsibility, but a profound responsibility."

Watch: Bill and Hillary Clinton cast their votes Tuesday

Hillary Clinton also conveyed confidence in the Democratic ticket and Party—emphasizing the vital need to work across party lines moving forward.

"It's going to be really hard, but I think everybody's up to the task and we're gonna roll up our sleeves and we're gonna get to work," said the New York senator.

"I think that the country will be well served. I'm not painting any rosy scenarios," she said. "It's going to be very difficult to dig ourselves out of the ditch that the Republicans are gonna leave us in, but we'll do it, and I'm very confident about that."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 11:59 am ET

so what happens when the election's over and Obama is president and you all realize that he doesn't have the power to implament all the thing's he's talking about. as a matter of fact almost everything he's said with the exception of the things concerning the war only congress has the power to do. so good luck to all of you and I can't wait for the swing the other way..

amelia   November 4th, 2008 11:59 am ET

It's time United States has to make a stand to get our country back in shape.We are know to be the land of opportunity we need to make Americans believe in this again!!!
CHANGE IS OBAMA FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!

BJ   November 4th, 2008 11:59 am ET

This has been the MOST ONE-SIDED BIASED election in the history of this nation. 90% of the media reporting has been FOR Barack Obama. This is downplaying his "win".

HILLARY should have been the nominee if it were not for the meddling of the DNC (Pelosi, Dean, Kerry, Kennedy), the media and the bully tactics of the Øbama campaign.

It is shameful that this country would elect a president based on media and party choice. Let us hope at least that he can fulfill his promises… which I doubt he will, or can.

Paul in PA   November 4th, 2008 11:59 am ET

….I wish the Dems would just shut up and realize that Pelosi squandered the largest political mandate in history, just as Nobama will if he manages to squeak by with a win….which he won't.

GO McCain!!!

Paul.

David   November 4th, 2008 11:59 am ET

At least some prominent officials are noticing that the Democrats should not carry sole blame for the last eight years. Republicans have had congress for all but two of the last 14 years, and one party government from 2000-2006. Sarah Palin is just fear-mongering over this "left-wing takeover" nonsense.

RRB   November 4th, 2008 11:58 am ET

This is not just change we are voting for, this is catharsis -we have become a sick nation, we need healing.
OBAMA BIDEN '08

thaddeus buttmunch   November 4th, 2008 11:58 am ET

"My candidate didn't win."

Bill Cllinton.

WHAT??!! I didn't know Monica was running in the primaries! or was it Jennifer Flowers??

David Watson   November 4th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I'm hoping that today is a "Perfect Storm" for the democrats. Obama in the White House, a Blue US House of Representatives and 62 Blue Senators. SWEEP!

Amy   November 4th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Just voted for Obama!

I cannot wait until this election is over and Obama wins by a landslide, so I never have to hear the words "McCain" and "Palin" ever again!

Goddess   November 4th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hubby and I voted Obama/Biden. I am praying for a change.

Amy   November 4th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Barry November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

re: Convicted Felon (Stevens). How can it happen? One word: Alaska.

(Can Stevens actually vote today???)
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Stevens can vote because although he was convicted he hasn't been sentenced yet.

Denise Groves   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Happy days are here again! Thanks Bill and Hil for the help you gave Obama! We are in the White House!

mccain is thrown under the bus by the GOP   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

karl rove predicts a landslide for Obama…quick everyone check their wallets, who knows what this crook is up to.

Clearly Obama was going to win the only question was would the GOP be able to rig this election.

Now it appears there target is mccain. So they are just trying to throw him under the bus. I feel sorry for him. Like I would feel sorry for my unsuspecting grandpa. Better be careful which butt you kiss.

Katie Flagstaff, AZ   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

One can always rely on Hillary Clinton to stay politically correct. I'm happy that as a Democrate I can claim her intellect!!!

OBAMA/ BIDEN 2008!!!!

bababear   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I truly hope that the Senate gets that magic 60%. Then the R's cant fillibuster and play obstructionist and then blame it on the D's for not getting anything done. If they dont reach that number Obama and the rest of us are in for a really long rocky road

kcmookie   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Has McCain conceded yet?

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Hey CNN…. it's called s o c i a l i s m
But you don't want readers to even see the word…
Amazing manipulation of truth

Ernest Kampmann   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Let's not forget that it was the Clinton's pushing the banks to give motgages to people who couldn't afford them that helped get us into this economic mess also. Let's not just blame the republicans for this as ALL of the politicians we have elected the last 16 years have had some hand in it. I doubt however that this message will be posted since it doesn't paint a "rosey picture" of the democrats. I will be shocked if it does!

Harry   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Eat, drink, sleep, dream, Obama. Become one with our great leader. For he is the second coming. Follow him like the pied piper….

Y'all need to calm down, this guy isn't going to change your lives. You message board flooder Obamaniacs scare me almost as much as McCain.

Not voting…

Philly   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

plus 1 for Obama!

white   November 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

If Hussein wins, it will be "Black" America. Welcome to dark age.

Rob   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Thank God for this change. What a relief after 8 years of oppression. Thank you Jesus, Buddah, Allah, whomever you believe in. Atheists too can celebrate!!! Free at last, thank God almighty we are free at last! Love, Rob in NY (I am white as Wonderbread in case you are wondering from the sound of my email) :)

SPB   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Whatever anyone else has to say about the Clintons, it must be noted that Hillary Clinton will have had a huge part in making history this time around. She lost, walked away, took time to revamp and put differences aside to help elect the candidate she felt best reflected the values she was trying to champion for our great country. Yes, I was one of those "Hillary" voters, yes I wanted her to win becuase I felt she represented the best hope for the future. It took me some time to come to terms with all of that, but not long to realize that I could not put another Republican in the White House. Maybe, surprisingly, it should be noted that, at least initially had as much to do with the deconstruction of John McCain by the Republican hate machine as it did with my admiration of Obama. I sat and watched, as did many, while this noble, patriotic American, twisted and turned his values, his "maverick" ideals, to cow tow to the "base" and it turned my stomach. And then came Sarah Palin, a pick, I am sure that was much more about reaching people like me and further solidify the base, than it ever was about confidence in her ability to lead or even to do the job. Well, it was way off the mark with people like me. Somehow, I could never see myself casting a ballot for someone who hunts animals from above in an airplane. I do realize people enjoy hunting and as a sport, while not for me, I respect a person's right to do it. What I cant see is how the sport of it applies when the animal never has a chance. I cannot see myself voting for someone who is so disengaged that they tout the "fact" that they have foreign policy experience because they can see Russia from their state. That she said it could have been a gaffe, that she meant it was truly frightening.
We are standing on the precipice of history, this election is the chance to sent the "uniters" home wiht their tails between their legs and move this country forward, together.The Clintons have been a large part of making that history and no doubt will be a large part of it for decades to come. It is almost over and I swear I can hear, very softly Streisand crooning Happy Days are Here again in the background.

Mary   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Go McCain/Palin

Soldier   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

OK Obama wins in 2008 however Republicans take control in 2012. We will wake up from this liberal made for TV (and Nation) movie with main character Obama (the actor). See you in 2012 ALL RED! Go Army Beat Navy!

kris   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Dont worry Curtis Obama wont let her down!

Keith   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I am amazed at how you democrats think that everyone can't see through the muddy water, like you didn't have anything to do with the financial mess we are end. We wouldn't be in debt now if everyone of you politicians (both parties) were honest at all times. That is what is going to have to change, both parties need to work together and not against each other all the time.

Andrew   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Dems controlling the House, the Senate and the Executive Branch…..

USA: prepare to have your freedom hijacked.

Obama will be the nail in the coffin for our economy. After he fails, the Dems will still try and blame the Republicans. It's both their faults. Voting McBama is not the answer to our country's problems.

Ron Paul in 2012!

Joe   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

You really can buy an election, keep drinking the koolaide America!

Go McCain!

Liberal41   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Yes! Difficult work, but so very worthy… for our children's & grandchildren's sakes! Let's lift this Country back up and make our ancestors proud!

Go Team! JO-BAMA!

Liberal = "of and for Freedom"

Chuck, Tennessee   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

To Kathy who predicts a large surge in the stock market on Wed. I wouldn't count on it. Investors don't like it when a president's policies are to overtax the wealthy and the corporations. You know them, the ones who create jobs, make large donations to charity, and generally keep the country's economy afloat. Look and see how much Obama gave to charity last year. He thinks it is the government's job to provide for everyone's needs. I am not wealthy, but I have my own business and work hard for every penny I make. I don't need the government to take it to give to others. I do plenty of charitable work on my own.

Gary in Wyoming   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

May God Bless Hillary and Bill!

Hillary is about the best all around woman we have in goverment and tough as nails to boot, tougher than all the garbage of the RNC and the very long list of in house "evil doers" that it consists of.

Melissa, FL   November 4th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Lets Go, Democrats!! Lets Go!!

db.in.tx   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Mike and Joe,

I agree with you guys, but all these blinded dems are so misinformed, they don't see who has really taken their jobs and money and homes. Get ready, if Obama gets in, it's only gonna get worse.

Ken in NC   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

@ Barbara – 65 yr old white female in NC.

THANKS. Now after this election is over, we will all have to work hard to help rebuild our nation. We should not work as Republicans and Democrats but as AMERICANS.

We are a great nation so I know we can do it. The problems we face today make this our "WORLD WAR ll". We must all ban together like Americans did back then and work for our country first.

Jessica   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Yeah Obama has done soooo much. As soon as he was elected as a senator, he started campaigning for President. So yeah he may have "good" ideas, but please tell me what he has ever implemented other than fund raising!!! But he sure is good at collecting money, hope y'all k now it will be the same with your income as he raises our taxes! Hope y'all don't like your money, cause it will be ALL GONE!!!

Decided   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I agree. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and dig in. I've not been so excited about "hope" of change since forever…so I'm ready. It will not be easy but we are United for Change and we will make it happen.
Voted Obama/Biden '08

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Nobody ever said it would be easy — one more reason we need a strong, level-headed leader.

I voted for Obama/Biden 2 weeks ago — it's been a long wait, and it's gonna be a long night, but I'm hoping to have real reason to celebrate tomorrow!

Angie   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

It's not over until it's over. McCain has the power of prayer on his side, let's wait until very late tonight.

LyonsPhilly   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

God bless Obama….His grandmother, mother, father and grandfather's angels will all be watching over him. I believe in him and think he will do a great job. It will be a rocky road but he/we will prevail.

Reagan   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hey Democrats – "Now is your hour, and the power of darkness"…enjoy it while it lasts, enjoy your government mandated baby killing, enjoy handing out welfare, enjoy it all….but you all will get what you deserve in the end.

Dan   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I truly hope the Republicans get a solid trouncing so that the moderates can say to the neo-con, far-right, fundamentalists:

"You had your chance…and man did you screw us up. We're taking control."

We need two parties, its never good for one party to have total control. But right now I'd much rather have solid Dem control than have the loony right in power. We need to get the moderate Repub's back in control of that party. Then we can have some real progress once the fringers are gone.

jyll   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Thanks Bill and Hillary… We love ya!!!! Hillary 2016!!

political junkie   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

That's right. Remember – Obama (hopefully!) will have inherited
quite a mess. Eight years of disasterous decisions will take
DECADES to fix. Bush stepped into HIS first term, to a balanced
budget and a surplus – thanks to Bill Clinton. And then Bush
ruined everything Clinton accomplished for the country.

Bobby   November 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Yeah….go Obama….Leave Palin in Alaska where she is now…I like Mc
Cain but no way could I vote for him and that stupid woman he chose to run with..

redhead from Toronto   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Sorry, Correction -President William Jefferson Clinton

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

GO CAPITALISM !

RedAmerican   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Good start on your bipartisan approach to mending the country Hil, blame the Republicans for all of the current economic woes, even though the Dems are up to their elbows in the mess, thru their political patronage system, aka, The Plantation. Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Maxine Waters, I don't suppose they had anything to do with it! I don't know which makes me madder, the Repubs giving Wall Street bail money, or the Dems coercing the bank industry to give buckets of money (sub-prime loans) to folks who never had any intention of paying it back, nohow!

Bonnie, Las Vegas   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Thank you Hillary and Bill for your hard work in supporting the Obama-Biden ticket!! I hope you will have an important role in his Administration, even if you continue to work in the Senate. I'm with you, Hillary, 100%. Thank you!

G. Robinson   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

GOBAMA!!!!

Texas Lady   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

God save us all if Obama wins.

Welcome to the United Socialist States of America!

Please, don't vote for the Socialist, vote for someone who won't hand out free money to freeloaders!

Vote McCain – the only sane choice left.

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Amazing how CNN shades the news !

CNN doesn't want American's to know the truth…

kristen   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Go McCain!

SJonathan   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I'm glad Obama will win over McCain, but does anyone else wish Romney were still in it?

EL   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I just voted go Obama, and proud of it!!!!!!!!!!!!

bob in LA   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I wish a vote for Hillary could have mattered today. I will vote for Obama because McCain has lost touch and he chose someone that will never be the VP Cheney was for Bush I'm saying I liked him, but the man had experience and intellect. Biden onthe other hand, is smart, honest and will always be the voice of the average American when asked for his input.
We have hope again America!

KLEE   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Voted OBAMA in South Carolina. and YES it will be a tough road – anybody with half a brain knows that…..we gotta back our candidate and do what we can do to make this country better than what it is right now……remember – its not only the U.S. economy hurting – this crisis is world wide and it will take cooperation and intelligence to break out of this mess……

Independent Taking Sides   November 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I think it's funny how republicans spent 6 years dominating our government and essentially running the country into the ground and then 2 years blocking any progress the dems wanted to make, even if it was something good for the country, then say it's all the dems fault when the people call them on their BS. The sad part is they have dumbed down, scared, and brainwashed by repetition so many americans that there are still several people standing up for them. Unreal.

"Power concedes nothing"
Barack Obama 2008

I hope the dems take the opportunity they get today and do much better than the republicans did with theirs, although I remain skeptical.

SFC Drennan   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

SEE BUSH GAVE MCCAIN THE SHOVEL AND SAID " DIG BABY DIG"….

OBAMA do your thang……..

rob   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Throw the Bums out!!!

Wayne, Greenville TX   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

It's time to send Gramps McCain back to the Senate (if he remembers to show up).

It's also time to send Caribou Barbie back to Alaska so she can write up more bogus travel vouchers for her family.

Daniel thelusmar   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

This election remind me,of what took place in Haiti in 1990 election.
I can see the same excitement in every body faces.
At that point of time Haiti was in a position were every one want a change,afther all those killing,and division the country was ready to open a new page of their History.The country was unify ,every body was ready for something new.
That what i feel here in Tampa Florida

matt   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Just and wait and see Obama will pull a 80% + vote from the african americans then lets talk about racism. Bush has pumped more money into Africa then any other President and had two black cabinet members, all while not going to a unpatriotic and racist church. You Obama supporters made this bed get ready to sleep in it. If Obama was a white man with his background he would be getting beat in a landslide but then again he would have never gotten out of the Iowa primary. The press will look deeper when he wins and you will not be happy.

The Kenian   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Jeremiah Wright for Secretary of State and Tony Rezko for Secretary of the Treasury … way to go America!!!

redhead from Toronto   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

db.in.tx – Are you crazy? Bill Clinton got America out of debt, left Georgie with a surplus and what did he do with it? Ask yourself this, Does Bill's little dalliance in office compare to the ROYAL SCr–ing George W. Bush has given you? HARDLY, Wuilliam Jefferson Clinton will be remembered as a GREAT President, G.W. BUSH will not, I hope he gets what he so richly deserves. Obscurity.

David   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I'm not voting for either of these candidates. We need to vote both of these political parties out of office if we want REAL change.

Vote4RealChange   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Yawn…what a joke…softball media gives election to Obama. Now he has democrat house and senate to make his changes…will the media still blame the republicans…yep.

ABV   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Why has this election been so one sided? Obama is not the man that can works miracles. Wake up America.

wayzata   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Both Presidential candidates care about all Americans, When it comes to the nations military I would prefer a Military General Presidential Candidate (i.e. Colin Powell, Wesley Clark, George Washington), However All Presidents of the USA have a council or advisory and to the best of their advice given, the president makes the final call. Our System of Government allows ALL NATURAL BORN CITIZENS of USA to be President, Every President or Public Servant such as Senators, Representatives etc. will get a crash course in rules etc, and any American that serves as such has the EXPERIENCE to lead or help lead the nation. NO ONE runs the country by themselves, The President is not King and makes the best educated/human judegement based on a combination of life experience, advice from advisors etc. It's a part of our system of balance. So the talk on one candidate having more or less experience then the other in any category is not valid, look for the best judge of character or the best total character/person. I tend to favor the republicans, however, In this case, my choice is OBAMA.

James   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I know deep in my heart that Mr Obama is going to win..but I am on pins and needles….I can't wait to celebrate this evening!!!

Maybe, just maybe the country can see how the "christian right" thinks that relgion makes a great country and dictating with it is the only way…..look at the mess we are in, thanks to that great "christian right'!!

Mazique8   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I ask the Lord God to breathe a fresh annointing on Obama and his family today!
Amen

Christine Shannon-Preval   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Despite all of the reteric & negativity from the Republican Party, along with Right and Left Wing Members & BIAS News & Radio Media Outlets that have given John McCain & Sarah Palin a Free Media Ride Politically right down to Saturday Night Live jumping into help, and they have all been Negative towards OBAMA for the past 19-plus months, and now even Today 11/04/08 the BIAS NEWS & RADIO MEDIA OUTLETS are in Full Swing & motivated to campaign out-right into scaring Voters to believe the UNTRUTH about OBAMA & his Economic Plans by AIRING DIRTY LAUNDRY or by any means necessary Just to Promote the "Fat Cats" & John McCain Plan is a "BIG RISK to US ALL", now why is that? All 3-Debates, McCAIN was Totally Arrogant, Disrespectful, a Know It All who doesn't think he's wrong about anything, and McCains Listening Capacity was Selective and Irratic, now who really thinks McCain, Bush side kick, has the Faness to Unite & Restore the Country?

McCain has had over 26-yrs to MAKE A CHANGE, but instead he's Voted 90% with The BUSH WACKER & Friends every day with Political their Grand-Standing from the Senate House & other Cabin members leading all of us right into a "Trillion Dollar Deficite Debt", and I for one as a 47-year Woman making less than $30,000 Annually want & demand CHANGE, and this Election is a No Brainer, what will it take for all us to see the blessing and understand?

BUSH & the Rogue Republicans and The Justices too, have all Destroyed America's Faith for the past 8-plus years, right along with our Democracy, and we as AMERICAN'S are about to GET RID OF THE "OLD BOY NETWORK" and BRING ABOUT A GENERATIONAL CHANGE IN AMERICA Today, because we have had it with the way John McCain & the Bushwacker's in Washington, the Private Sector, and on Wall Street corrupting The Entire System at the Expense of Hard Working innosent Americans so that "Fat Cat's & Paulson, Treasurer" can Give Our Tax Dollars to Bail Out their Friends & The Fat Cats, which has ultimately put Middle & Low Income Americans" in a Deep Recession with Depression, and all I can say "NOT THIS TIME!"

GEORGE BUSH, JR. has "LIED" to all of US with a straight face, and Lead us right into a "$10 Billion per month WAR TO Defend his Father's honor, including sacrifing Thousands of Innocent Americans Lives Lost & Destroyed in IRAG that should not ever happened in the first place, and in my opinion, to Vote for John McCain is promoting another 4 More Years of Complete "Hell and More Crapola" with no bottom with McCain at the Helm with his Temper? I don't think so!

"GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICA" with a New Direction & A Choice of Leadership to Lead with "Wisdom, not because he was a prisoner of war with no experience to lead, but with an Open Mind to Really LOOK, LEARN, LISTEN and LEARN from the PEOPLE", and This United States of America is my home sweet home, because Today, this Turn-Out of All Americans going to Vote in This 2008 Election is Our History that God has made possible to have the choice to choose BARACK OBAMA to lead AMERICAN'S OUT OF DEBT, To Restore, and UNITE Americans to Work Together and Support ourselves to a Better Tomorrow! YES WE CAN…..Vote OBAMA 2008

Christine Shannon-Preval, Hartford CT

vin   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

it seems this election is based on blind faith.its not only sheep,that follow each other to the end.

Paul   November 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

If Obama wins,this country will slide into the depths of hell. I hope all you demolitioncrats will be happy with what you have done. Turning our once great country into a haven for terrorists,thugs and welfare demanding people. You should hang your head in shame!

Hey GOP   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

scoreboard. Check it.

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

GO SOCIALIST PARTY !!!

Red, Red WHINE!!   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

It truly is appalling the condition the republicans have left out country in. It is time to vote every single one of them out. We must send a loud and clear message that you can not betray our country as an elected official. The republicans have done everything they can to drive us into oblivion…taking from the poor and giving to the rich, shipping our jobs over seas and killing our children over seas.

Republicans should be tried for treason, not running for office!

Cindy Collins   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

And I thought Bill Clinton was the closest thing we would get to a Black President. Go Obama.
Thank you Bill and Hillary, and Hillary, I hope you get an important post.
Cindy Collins

Mick Jogger   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

db.in.tx is an idiotic bubblicious Fool!

Real American   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hold on to your wallet!!! Socialism is here!

Mary   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

THINK PEOPLE!!! THINK!!!

IF OBAMA WINS THE WAR WILL BE HERE IN THE UNITED STATES!!!!!!

ONCE THIS BALL STARTS ROLLING THERE IS NO STOPPING!!!

WE BETTER START LOOKING FOR ANOTHER COUNTRY TO MOVE TO!!!

Randy from Dublin, GA   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Thanks for all the help ???? Bill and Hillary.

NO Palin   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary 2016

Rick/CA   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I fail to understand why Bush is blamed for all the country's problems when Democrats have controlled both houses for several years. The Rasmussen Report in August of this year found Likely Voters gave Congress a 9% positive rating and 51% rated them as doing a poor job.

Let us all recognize that neither party has the "solution", and that either way, we have several years of hard work to pull ourselves out of it. People looking for quick fixes are kidding themselves.

angela   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Sarah Palin would not be able to handle the wilderness in Washington D.C. but she can go back to the wilderness of Alaska.

S. Boatman   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I Voted For Bill Clinton Twice . . . And Obama Once This Morning!

Hillary supporter for obama   November 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

President Obama we will VOTE YOU IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY WANT CHANGE AND YOU ARE THE ONLY CHANGE CANDIDATE!

The american Presidential search committee has decided!!!!

Congratulations President Obama!

SFC Drennan   November 4th, 2008 11:51 am ET

TO db.in.tx,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, see you are a victom of no child left behind in TX,,,, bill had the economy running like a champ,,,, see go back and read alittle more..

OBAMA,,, OBAMA,,,, OBAMA

John   November 4th, 2008 11:51 am ET

If memory & history serves me right, 9/11 was planned, financed, and trained under Bill Clinton's presidency.

Leah   November 4th, 2008 11:51 am ET

The Rethuglican party hides behind the 'Religious Right' but their actions show their true story and deceitful agenda. Everyone who calls themselves a Republican needs to DEMAND complete change in their party. Throw out the Limbaugh types that have only spread fear, anger, division, and LIES. The Republican party needs to repent, ask forgiveness and heal the hurts they have been responsible for. This is what religion teaches – now let's see if they will put it in action! Otherwise they have truly become mislead.

bill   November 4th, 2008 11:51 am ET

go home hillary and bill.your days are done.hillary is the reason mcain is as close as he is.REMBER HILLARY SAYING MCCAIN AND I ARE READY .go home both of you get over it obama will win without you two loosers

Jlelli   November 4th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Based on my increase in taxes when Obama is elected I will lay off three workers in my company to compensate for my increased in taxes. The rest of the workers can work harder or get layed off.

Rachael MN   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

It felt so good and so RIGHT to cast my vote for Obama this morning and a vote for change!! So long Bush and your rotten and corrupt "team" and poor leadership. We have been joke to other countries because we elected a moron into office TWICE. Americans all over can breathe a big sigh of relief tomorrow when we vote in someone with decency, humility, intelligence, respect and outstanding leadership to this country. We can be proud of our leadership FINALLY!!

It's time for change, it needs to happen now. McCain and Palin would be another joke in office. Get out and vote!! We need change, Obama will go down as one of the most historical presidents, leading us out of one of the worst times we've seen…he will make a difference, he will see us through this! I look forward to the next 4 years- finally!

Vote Obama!!!

You get what you pay for!   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

O'bama does not deserve or he did nothing to earn the right to be my President. Hillary was my pick.

kelli   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Go John and Sarah!!

eugene brown   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

i believe mccain has lost the election he was part of the problem not a part of the solution.

Tyson   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

God I hope their right. I know my state will go McCain (Nebraska) but I did my part…go Obama

Bob in NJ   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I sincerely HOPE our country can indeed come together after this. The negative campaigning has been terrible. The GOP has resorted to Rev Wright TV ads in my neighboring state of PA, handmade anti-NObama signs — calling him "socialist", "evil" and even one using the "N" word — have been put up in my neighborhood. The hateful rhetoric on the AM radio talk shows have been riddled with innuendo and outright lies. Even though I'm registered Republican, I cannot and will not stand for that kind of negative thinking, and am voting for Obama.

j   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

We love you Hillary!!!!!

S. Robinson   November 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I am so disappointed in Bill and Hillary and their lack of outward support of Obama.

Michael   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

TONIGHT IS AMERICA'S NIGHT! GO BAMA!

Hillary supporter for obama   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I proudly voted for President Barack Hussein Obama!!

The only Intelligent choice!

The only Uniter!

The only person that briantely organized the tighest run political machine ever!

No In-fighting in his campaign, no money woes in his campaign…

A determined African American— Barack Obama for President!

Greg   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

who cares what the Clintons think. This whole economy is from the legistlation they signed in the 90's with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The news media (you) decided this election months ago.
You should be ashamed.

Prezzy Ivo Junior   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I'm proud of Hillary. The gamble with Sara Palin to woo her supporters was an insult to women. We now question how she became governor after proving that she is completely empty.

E.Lewis   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

republicans are godless murderers!! Satan loves repubs! They make his job easier! Dems are gonna win the presidency, the senate and the house because of republican hate, lies, corruption and ignorance!! God loves Obama!! Satan loves republicans!

sw   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I STILL have no respect for Bill Clinton and could care less what Hillary and him are doing. He has no morals and Hillary just turned her head to his actions. As my grandmother would say “I would be ashamed".

Sandra   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

GOBAMA!!!

jyll   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Go Hillary 2016…….

Mary   November 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary, Hillary – get real you hate Obama!! And Bill can not stand to even look at him!!! LOL

You want Obama to fall on his face – well guess what he will!!! LOL!!

Nat   November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

With Clinton (the good years), Powell (most respected bush official) and me (ok just kiding) etc avavailable in the background, President Obama will surely do well!

Dennis   November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Dig us out of the ditch that the republicans left us in? Wow, that is arrogance and unwillingness to take any blame. Now I know why Obama beat Clinton. At least he is willing to say it is going to take everyone, including republicans, to work out the problems our nation faces. I do not put sole blame on Bush and the republicans. I see a lot of blame to spread around here. Maybe Clinton is hearing those sniper bullets flying around her again.

Judith   November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

When "brains" are back on Wahington and once more in style we know we will be on the road to recovery, self worth, and respect in the world community.

Need a new system   November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

The single party Republicans got us in the mess and the Democratic legislature of the last two years (see: Approval Rating, Congress) have done nothing to help the country as they only want to further their party.

JP   November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Dem's starting to lower expecations already (left wing and right wing the same bird). Buyers remorse already setting in. We need a third party………!

Barry   November 4th, 2008 11:48 am ET

re: Convicted Felon (Stevens). How can it happen? One word: Alaska.

(Can Stevens actually vote today???)

Soccer Mom   November 4th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I am an independent that just voted for McCain/Palin.

vic   November 4th, 2008 11:47 am ET

If John McCain wins, George Bush will be vindicated.

Gloria - Minnesota   November 4th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Thank goodness Obama/Biden have the Clintons in their corner!

Go Obama/Biden '08!!

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:47 am ET

It seems CNN doesn't want voters to see the word SOCIALISM

Wonder what agenda they have?

sully   November 4th, 2008 11:46 am ET

i would believe that only if i was in there with them.LIARS

paul   November 4th, 2008 11:46 am ET

What Hillary? Have you forgotten all the trash talk and down talk you did towards Obama just a few months ago? Geez, talk about inconsistent parties.

Biden himself said it best…"I think John McCain would be the best man for the job, and I myself would be honored to run with him". Don't believe he said that? Search youtube for Biden endorses McCain.

McCain + Palin = Continued Freedom

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:46 am ET

VOTE YES FOR CAPITALIST DEMOCRACY

VOTE NO FOR NATIONAL SOCIALISM

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   November 4th, 2008 11:46 am ET

It must have pained Hillary to make those comments; she tried; she was unsuccessful; but I give her credit of self-admission–the Republicans are out—-the Democrats are in….now Hillary..you and Bill can do your political magic.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, BILL & HILLARY!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 & 12!

HILLARY 2016 & 2020!

Limbaugh is my Saviour   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Democrats always get left holding the bag of you know what.I sometimes wish McCain would win just to see them try to figure out what to do and say for the next four years.Limbaugh would have to turn on his own like a rabid dog that he is.

HH   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Jeb Bush thinks global warming is a hoax. up your you know what jeb.

Chuck, Tennessee   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

If thje Democrats win the majority that has been predicted by some, they will trully have a profound responsibility. I fear that after a few years of their policies, we will see more companies, not just jobs, leaving our country because of higher taxes. We will see our country more in debt, paying out more for "entitlements", and the dollar less attractive overseas. Lord, please save us from ourselves!

James L.   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

OBAMA'S 30 MINUTE AD ON WEDNESDAY GAVE A CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT HE INTEND'S TO DO WHEN ELECTED PRESIDENT. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND GAVE SPECIFIC DETAIL'S IN CHANGE'S HE PLAN'S TO MAKE. CHANGE'S TO HELP THIS COUNTRY AND CHANGE'S FOR THE BETTER. A VERY POSITIVE MESSAGE. ON THE OTHER HAND, MCCAIN'S AD'S TELL ME NOTHING EXCEPT HOW MUCH HE DISLIKE'S OBAMA. WITH SUCH A NEGATIVE ATTITUDE HE WILL NEVER BE ELECTED PRESIDENT. SO I WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO SAY "THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!"

db.in.tx   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

the only senario you are painting Hilary is thinking the Rep. are gonna leave the economy in a ditch, that's where Bush and company were trying to get out of because your dear faithful husband did not have the economy on his mind while in his office with M.L.

joe   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

"the ditch that republicans leave us in" – sorry but Nancy Pelosi and her cast of clowns are very much responsible for much of the economic mess. Her husbands push for fannie and freddie to guaranty the types of mortgages that seem to be the root of this economic crisis is also something she should look at before pointing fingers.

lucy   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

What the Clinton said is certainly true. No bias, no bull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

deborah, WV   November 4th, 2008 11:45 am ET

The Clintons are right, after election night, (we all pray Obama wins) we are all going to have to take a deep breath and roll up our sleeves and go to work.

We need new election laws and voter safeguards that will ensure that Republicans, or anyone for that matter, can steal elections from the American people.

We the people need to make sure it never happens again!!

John a frustrated Conservative   November 4th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Hilary that is not a ditch, they left us with a gorge. They think different that is the truth they are about to learn.

Obama's immediate plan sounds good. Let's see what he delivers.

Vote is in, OBAMA all the way.

Curtis   November 4th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I miss Hillary! I was really pulling for her to become president.

cathy   November 4th, 2008 11:44 am ET

does obama have bill's cell phone number? who is mccain going to ask for advice if he wins, the bush and bush disaster team?
i predict a huge advance in the stock market wed!

Taj   November 4th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Voted for OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!! Can't wait to see landslide!!!!!

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I find this really funny, because it was Bill Clinton, Alan Greenspan and their sub prime mortgage rate that is really at the root of this problem.

Election watcher   November 4th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I like Clinton, but this sounds to me like politicalese for "If Obama wins, your taxes will skyrocket."
I still say:
"O"bama
"O"=zero

tn.   November 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

"Obama" Wrong Man . Wrong Change. If he smooches his way in America will never be the same. He shouldn't even be a man with any power at all.

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   November 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

The Republicans seem to leave so much destruction in their wake, wars, trashed economy, poverty, disunity, But there is a solution at hand!

Obama and the Democrats will work with some of the good Republicans to make it work again..

McShameless/Failin will not be able to do anything without the Democrats
OBAMA?BIDEN08/12

KG   November 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Just voted Obama!

antonier   November 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I feel the dem will do a very good job

Hillary supporter for obama   November 4th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Obama is a uniter and he has been reaching accross lines and will continue to do so and he will show his determination and will begin to steer this country in a more positive direction!!!!!

Obama for President, the only intelligent choice, the only uniter, the only one that "really" cares about YOU!

President Obama we're voting YOU in!

REAL Christian for OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Votes Obama. I took a picture to show my grandchildren.
GOP, it's going to be 16 years of winter for you. Dress warmly.

Michael in Houston   November 4th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Nice to see Bill and Hillary out on the stump for Obama. I still say Obama should pick Hillary or Bill for a high cabinet position. Well Repubs, only 10 more hours before you have to say President Obama. I know, I know, it does sound nice coming out of your mouth. Now don't you feel better…….you betcha (wink)

SC BLUE   November 4th, 2008 11:42 am ET

YES it will be hard..but so was getting a Democrat back in White House..and a person of color at that! We CAN do it..together..with some patience, and hard work from all of us.

Stephanie "Atlanta, Ga"   November 4th, 2008 11:42 am ET

The Republicans always do a good job messing the country up and the Democrats always there to pick the country up and ge it going again. " Barack Obama 4 2008″

Franky   November 4th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Just came back from voting guys and I'm telling you, I wouldn't be any district judges that's for sure! LOL!!

Do you guys wanna know something? My sister called last night and said that she's gonna vote for my boy. Believe it or not, she was leaning McCain because she's been loyal to the GOP but she said that she's getting on the badnwagon. Believe it or not, that location where she lives at, VERY Conservative place…

Do you wanna know what she told my dad? To vote for my boy! Do you know what my dad said? He said this to me, "Get ready to lose!" Do you know what I said? I said, "You bastard!" And then I said, "To the Batcave!" LOL!!!

Me and my dad have been going at it! LOL!!!

Change of Culture over Rhetoric   November 4th, 2008 11:41 am ET

GOP has hoisted up a "patriotic" image of a "pay as you go" society that somehow harkens to our pioneer, individualistic, Manifest Destiny spirit. However, it is not a level playing field and demonizes New Deal and Great Society movements. There IS a role for government to play in protecting basic rights and making the kinds of investments that promote economic growth, jobs, and basic dignity for ALL Americans. It will not take 4 years to undo Bush/Chaney abuses of power, but 25. Obama is the right person to start the job.

GOP OUTRAGE   November 4th, 2008 11:41 am ET

We Will Hillary

We will fix this mess no matter what…..

THANK GOD FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

god bless you barack obama!! a leader for the free world

Biff   November 4th, 2008 11:40 am ET

good luck America.

Vote Obama/Biden…

i early voted last week.

CR in WI   November 4th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Vote for the best leader.

That is clearly Barack Obama.
No to student #894 of 899
No to sports journalism major

Vote
BO08

Faces !   November 4th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Faces I can't wait to see after Barack wins:
My daughter's
My husband's
My mom's
My grandma's
My dog (he's had to hear me yelling at the TV for 18 months)

Vote Americia

Obama/Biden 08

ANGIE   November 4th, 2008 11:40 am ET

YES WE WILL DEMOCRATS GET IN THERE DEMS AND CLEAN HOUSE!!!!!

Tony   November 4th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Yes, it will be hard. We have a planet to save, literally. We have wars to dig ourselves out of. We have an economy to somehow repair. This country lost a lot of time in the last 8 years that could have been spent making progress. The Republicans have done their best to turn the USA into a home-grown banana republic. And they will still try to block any attempts by Democrats to make progress, with the ever-vigilant help of the propagandists at FOX news, who will no doubt spend the next four years trying to tear down President Obama just as they did the Clintons. I hope the election is a mandate for real change. I'm optimistic but realistic.

Vote, Vote, Vote   November 4th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Thanks Bill and Hill.

Obama/Biden 08

tulsa   November 4th, 2008 11:39 am ET

I agree. It will be difficult, but we are willing to do what's needed to pull our Country back up.

I've seen a lot more comments from Republicans today. Either there is an effort to use this blog to spread more fear and smear, or there are just a lot of mad right wingers who can't stand it when they don't get their way.
Knock it off. Vote and live with it.

Sue/PA   November 4th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Thank You Bill and Hillary for all you have done and will continue to do to help Barack lead our Great Nation out of the hole the last 8 years have dug for us.

America demands answers   November 4th, 2008 11:39 am ET

WELL SPOKEN VICRTORY SONGS TONIGHT

el   November 4th, 2008 11:39 am ET

I waited until the end and than voted for "Change" as well as the entire democratic ticket in Fl

Panther1   November 4th, 2008 11:38 am ET

If Obama wins, it won't be easy. If McCain and Palin win, God help us.

CANADIAN FOR OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 11:38 am ET

It is good to see that realistic optimism is being spread. Americans need to understand that given the problems at hand, they need to buckle down work together and get the country bak in gear.

Michelle   November 4th, 2008 11:37 am ET

I hope Obama decides to utilize Hilary Clinton in some way. After all of the damage the Bush Admin. has caused Obama will need every help he can get.

MAKTA   November 4th, 2008 11:36 am ET

How Can a Convicted felon be on a ballot running for PUBLIC OFFICE while a main street convicted fellon (and has served his or her time in jail) CANNOT VOTE? Pliz answer me.
in regards to Alaska Sen. 7 guilt Charges.
Thankyou.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   November 4th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I'll proudly say President Barack Hussein Obama.

It's a name, not a label. Get used to it.

Obama/Biden '08

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