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I still say I'm not sure Hillary fell...........could be Pelosi pushed or tripped her.

Hillary Hillary Hillary.....It is evident that the Clinton News Network (CNN) viewers are out to lunch.....The most pressing question on most democrats mind is where they are going to Dinner on Friday night........The typical American (The 53% who voted Democarat) are soft.....Spoiled with the distractions of the American Lifestyle.....no concept of what life is about, and what it took to put them in this cush life style.....

I suspect that if Secretary Clinton broke both arms and one leg, she would hop to work every morning. She does not strike me as a sissy.

Will she get the Elbow?

Mikey C –

I suspect you were a good deal younger than Sec. Clinton and in top physical shape, since you were in the Marines, when you broke your toe. Chill out. I'm an elementary school teacher and broke my foot and nobody begrudged me for taking a few days off (since I couldn't even walk to the bathroom and had to crawl the first couple of days). So should I have 'bucked up' too? Give me a break. We're all not as 'great' and 'superior' as you. Aren't marines 'the few' and 'the proud'? Not the 'loud' and 'nasty to civilians'?

It's her elbow for gosh-sakes, not a brain injury!

she does fine. She does not need to be a mohammad ali to wristle. she is a fine lady, heals pretty fast....I pray god for her....she needs to work on health care fix....apart from her state sec. job.....pakistan, n. korea, and iran...etc.,

Good thing, the clothing industry was running out of tents that could be modified to hide her girth. What caused the break? Her elbow to Bill's head when she caught him trying to teach another intern? Hope that it leads to a reduction in the amount of fuel required to haul her fat ass around the world.

Careful with that cast Bill. You make her made you'll be peeing out a tube.

It's Bush's fault!!!!!
(Read: Typical lib response).

People you are ridiculous, besides trying to help two parents see their children who have been stolen underseas, givining benifts to same sex couples, trying to negotiate the release of two hostages from North Korea, traveling the world standing firm with Israel about settlements, giving the human traffic report she is very busy, just because CNN and other stations are two busy with Obama watch to report on things don't means things aren't happen search the internet you find that Hillary has done many things, but obviously reporting on how Obamaa killed a fly or Bo's white house picture is much more important. CNN POST

It's about time she had that penis removed!

Darn, she'll have to hold off using that right hand for smacking Bill the next time she catches him "boinking" another woman. She'll just have to use a pointed shoe when she kicks him.

Pick up your feet Hill, that way you MIGHT not fall. CLUTZ!

No,
even on morphine she would still be smarter than the whole GOP, put together (including the conservative voters).

I can't believe i read people bad mouthing Sarah Palin on here.... Whatever your side of politics is, one thing is clear, In one interview last week with Wolf Blitzer, Palin gave more personal opinions and more ideas than Obama and Clinton combined, in foreign affairs and domestic /national issues. At least Palin is not just monitoring the situation or consulting the allies, the two favourites sentences of Obama and Clinton. By the way, I wish i didn' t have to agree with another republican but McCain is totally right when he says Obama is not showing any leadership, he is acting ( thats not true he does nothing he can't be acting sorry) like a follower a great sign of weakness. There is a revolution in the world and we speak about gay issues or Guantanamo....Lets please put things in perspective quickly, the world is waiting for Leadership. I don't know but Palin will definetely get my vote at presidential next time, she would have to screw up really badly so I vote for someone else, i even think she would get more votes if she goes independent which i really hope she does.

Anybody out there hit thier funnybone? It hurts like hell. I feel for her. Get better Hill, we need you. Take your time though, the Israelies will still be fighting over something they stole, so theres no rush.

surgery payed by the taxpayers of america to bad we didn,t have this benefit

Do you really think we'll see a difference? I think she's been on "meds" since her husband took office......

her elbow surgery will not affect on her duties as a secretary of state. Get over!...she is not going anywhere. Only an idiot will make such a comment

I hope Hillary is feeling better soon....keep up the great work. Still waiting to vote for you in another seven and a half years!

i've broken an elbow – it stinks, but unless she's driving a stick shift or hand writing essay tests (broke mine during finals week one semester) she'll be fine

It isn't as though she has been doing much anyway...Maybe she has had a nervous breakdown. Haven't seen anything of her, in light of all the world's events, since her laughing fit at the pirates. Oh, and to Dutch/Bad News, VA- what smack down on N Korea? If they attack us, we will just apologize for our past arrogant behavior – you know the arrogant behavior that helped save the world from Hitler? Maybe she spoke up against the Supreme Leader Obama and she's getting the stage left...

H.Clinton will be fine.....
@doug, normal democrats don't want any harm to come to Palin.We just want to help the republicans conservative party to stop driniking the palin punch. And most republicans only want Palin to stay in the media so they can gawk at her, especially the conservatives part of the party. Why else? Anyone who thinks Africa is a country can not be taken serious by anyone. We know the truth, its okay..

Hillarys elbow surgery shouldn't affect her job much. She just goes to meetings. Many of us have had multiple surgeries. Backs, shoulders, and still make it to work doing lifting and the rest. Bite the bullet Hillery.

Best wishes Senator Clinton.ahhhh...Madam Secretary.

You know, American is not a bad place at all. Take for instance the little girl who was dying of cancer; her only wish was to see the movie "UP"

She could not make it to the movie because she was too sick and a wheelchair did not arrive. Some called Pixar and Disney and guess what? Pixar sent a REP to the little girl's home with a DVD of the movie and several memorabilia’s. The little was too sick to watch the entire movie so her mother narrated. When it was over, she was asked if she enjoyed the movie; she replied by nodding her head.

She died later that night. The REP was so over whelmed, he welled up with tears. That made me cry too...you see...America is not a bad place at all.

Is it her right wing or left wing thats injured? Just asking...

Hope she heals quickly.

Why isn't there a video icon next to this in the listing of stories? I want to READ news, not watch it. Very deceptive, CNN. No, I did not watch this. I'll go read about it on another site.

It must be a really, REALLY slow news day.

Unless she has bizaare complications from surgery she'll have a few hours on either side of the surgery that she won't be able to be involved...and then MAYBE a day or two that she'll be at 80-90% *IF* she requires a lot of pain meds.

How about more news coverage of the perverse incentives in the healthcare system - like the piece on NPR earlier this week which discussed, in-part, physician-owned imaging centers. That's news. That's analysis. This - is tabloid.

Clinton should have gone to Canada or the UK for her surgery because we all know that government health care is the way to go.

How will it affect her job as SoS? Not at all, of course. Obama has strategically positioned several Czars and emissaries for all of the hot spots around the world and they report more directly to him than Hillary does.

Thus, she has no real power or authority – Obama strategically positioned her to stay out of his way while in full view! Amazingly, he did the same thing with Bill "Haiti Task Force" Clinton. Brilliant moves if you ask me...

pray for your quick recovery, can't wait to see you as president after this term. during this recovery time, please have your precious hour for the situation in tibet,
thanks

You know this may indeed affect her job. If they have to operate on her elbow and have to put a pin in it she may never be able to go through those security gates to get on a plane and we may never get rid of her or ever get her out of the country again!!!! Oh NO, NOW I AM SCARED.

C'mon folks, let's treat this as the serious news question which it is. I can quickly come up with several ways in which this may affect Hillary's performance in the administration. For example, if range of motion is limited then she will likely have to use her other arm in providing services to the president.

I broke a toe in Marine Corps Boot Camp. I slipped on the way to the shower and just picked myself up and continued on to the shower. I currently have a toe that points to the right. I ran the fastest fitness test I have ever run the very next day. Quit your whinning and get back to work.

I wish Ms Clinton recovers soon so she continues with her job. She is a wonderful lady with courage and heart. She is an example for many people as human and politician.

I dont know why you hate the Clintons so much,they were just closet republicans anyway.

Hilary Clinton only needs one hand to slap those diplomats around...LOL!

I wish Secretary of State Clinton a very speedy recovery, knowing how dedicated she is to her work I am sure she will be able to find ways to do what has to to be done, she is not a complainer and she will be just fine.
There will be plenty of people who will be glad to help her if need be,

Hey Doug in NJ,
Not every Democrat wishes harm to the Palin family. I think that this is the typical paronoia of the repubs that got us in to Iraq. Ease up buddy. I don't wish harm on any Republican-I just wish that some in your party would use some of the "family" and Christian values and not demonize anyone who disagrees with them (like anyone who disagreed with W had their character crushed--when he was the one who had no character or morale values). Hats off to you Doug for showing some compassion for your fellow American-–now could you just get the rest of your party members to do the same?

Hilary Clinton's elbow surgery might prevent her from "pitching heat" at her adversaries, but she might be able to skillfully lobby "changeups" and befuddle them. Failing those, she could always give them the "split-finger".

She broke her elbow not her brain.........what a silly question.

Besides.......HIllary can do it all this will not affect her at all.

She is one tough lady! She's the Iron Lady of America! She will be fine. I can't wait for her to go back and campaign for Presidency again!
Hillary for President!!!

Okay CNN, where did my comment go? Why are you censoring people's comment when they do not use any foul language or make threatening remarks? There was nothing offensive in any fashion in my comment.

Are you afraid less people might post comments out here if a mirror is put up to them? If you can't take the heat, why do constantly set yourself up for it?

Why do I suspect this post will never get posted? And, if it does, I suspect no one from CNN will have the spine to reply.

Folks, This isn't news. Is this a "slow news day"?
A person would have to be a total idiot to start such a story/question. It is just her elbow. The person who wrote up this story needs to check his/her judgment examined.

What a completely stupid, ignorant headline. How will her surgery affect her job???? Come on! Have you EVER said this about any male politician except maybe Ted Kennedy who has cancer of the brain????

Why does Hillary Clinton scares so many men???? It's beyond me!

I'm certain she can continue to perform her job with the utmost in intelligence and efficiency in spite of CNN's little snit here.

I love it, Dems get defensive and attack Palin and Bush. Reps go on the offensive and attack H.C. (while she's wounded?). However no-one seems to have read the full story. Our SecState will be undergoing treatment for pain and will return for more surgery in a couple of weeks – perhaps under a general. So, yes, this is going to affect her performance. However, she has a staff and lots of support. So hopefully things will be fine...

The great Hillary Clinton did not have brain surgery-she is having elbow surgery and will not be detered by that injury! Best wishes Hillary and feel better soon! JMC

@ macie

Yeah, we're still safe after 9/11, but we weren't safe ON 9/11, were we??? And GWB was POTUS ON 9/11!!!!

Her mouth was not affected.

@ Tatianna June 19th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

One has to wonder if a crisis is brewing which will deem Obama administration incompetent and Obama will use Hillarys elbow injury and Napolitan ankle injury to take the flak for his bumbling. Obama is a clever Presidunce but dishonest down to the core.

What drugs are you on???!!!!! "One has to wonder" how an idiot like you manages to draw breath!

This is politicl news? Why? Who cares.
She has a job.

My heart goes out to anyone suffering pain for whatever. The good LORD above "allows" situations to happen to us in life. HE will go through the trials of life with us. It makes us stronger for it. Our troops endure the most horrendous pain and suffering, so this little incident is simply a "minor temporary inconveniece." She'll make it just fine.

Let's test the new health care system - If it's not worth fixing or too expensive then she can live with it. I'll be the judge today like Obama will be the one to define treatment tomorrow.

@Doug,

"...Unlike every Democrat in America who at the very least wishes harm to Sarah Palin's entire family..."

This is really not true! A few people posting do not represent the country! Most Democrats, I think, disliked her as a politician. But I know a great many Democrats, and not even one wishes harm to Sarah Palin or her family.

Not every Democrat is full of hate and anger, though it's easy to forget when you read posts. The same can be said about Republicans, too!

Poor Bill, this must have ruined his social plans.

This isn't news, CNN.
A person would have to be a complete IDIOT to comment on a story so inconsequential!

Oops...

A speedy recovery for our wonderful Secretary of State and perhaps future president.

Best Wishes Hillary get well soon! This is a physical injury and I wish her well.

BTW, re comments here..... if S. Palin fell and hurt herself, i would wish her well also. I just want her to stay out of politics!

I am amazed no one is talking a consipracy theory where Dems are getting tripped by Republicans (Sotermayor, Clinton....) Who will trip next???

Which one of your "great " reporters thought up this "news story"?
It´s her elbow, idiot, not her brain... GREAT REPORTING.

She has a job?

What is there about Hillary Clinton that scares the living s-- out of Republicans? Could it be her intelligence?

Interns taking over the ticker for the summer, CNN? Must be a really, really slow news cycle...

Hillary is just fine.

No one asked how Gates broken arm would affect his job! We never
spoke about it.
She will continue to do the magnificent job that she always does.

Affect her job? That presumes she is doing something to begin with. What is she doing again? Besides being in the media, I am not sure what, if anything, she has done. So if you are doing nothing, the elbow shouldn't be a problem.

Seriously?

We have seen her take on much more than an injury like this... She is very strong.

does her job require physical work? stupid question for cnn to ask.

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Bill, Bloominton IL June 19th, 2009 12:26 pm ET
Try being a democrat. Democrats dont worry about having the facts.
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typical democrap?

She won't be able to crack Bill upside the back of his head anymore.

This won't keep Hillary down, she is one tough cookie and she's doing a wonderful job! Get well quickly Mrs. Clinton, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

She's so great. Probably broke it patting herself on the back. No news here CNN. Maybe if she broke her neck or back. NAAAWWW !!!

how will she read the Constitution with only one arm?

oh wait, that carpetbagger doesn't care about the rule of law or history of this country, she's progressive.

progressivly desstoying this country with rest of the democrat/republican regime-

vote them all out, before you have no freedoms-

she'll be just "fine" except for being able to pat herself on the back at each utterance.

I we were ounder universal health care like Europe and Canada, Hillary, being a politician, would still get treated the next day but us common folk would be like the military and have to wait 3 to 4 months for an orthopedic surgeon to be available. She can still do her job after surgery.

To
Doug, New Jersey

Quite the generalization to say that every Democrat wishes Sarah Palin and her family harm. I'm a Democrat and have no such feelings whatsoever. I wish Gov. Palin and her family the best. Just because I don't believe she's presidential or vice-presidential material doesn't mean I wish her ill.

And to further state that every Republican wishes Senator Clinton a speedy recovery is an outright lie. Sen. Clinton was correct back in 1993 about the vast right-wing conspiracy. It's still with us and now attacking both Sen. Clinton and President Obama, and it's still pathetic, just like the Republican Party.

Doug, New Jersey, isn't assuming all us Democrats think alike a little small minded? Is that how ALL Republicans think? I would never wish Sarah Palin or her family any harm, ever, even thought I disagree with her politics. I even included President Bush's safety in my prayers when he traveled abroad, and I disagreed with just about everything he said and did. Now what do you have to say?

"Does someone get fired for being sick or injured on the job. "

Yes - all too often! I agree the question of whether Hillary Clinton's elbow surgery will affect her job performance is ridiculous. However, if this question could be used as a catalyst to discuss the difficult situations that many workers in this country and around the world face when they are injured, then it may be worth asking. Never mind, America – please go back to fretting over the latest celebrity sex scandal and its oh-so-huge impact on your daily existence.

Who Cares!!!

Pain is weakness leaving the body. She will come out of this a stronger woman.

Unlike every Democrat in America who at the very least wishes harm to Sarah Palin's entire family, I speak with every Republican in this country in wishing Hillary Clinton a speedy recovery.

How did she break her elbow? Falling off her broom? The longer she is out of commission, the less damage she can do!

Just an elbow ... must be a slow news day ... quit trying to stir up controversay where there is none, CNN ...

CNN, obviously has no news! We go to work with broke arms, legs, toes, knees, teeth and any other joint you can name every day. So what's the point in this article? The difference is we can't afford to not go, people like Hillary, who I have no problem with has been eating from a silver bowel since a child, so it wouldn't matter to her if she showed up or not, it want take any food off her table nor keep her from paying her bills.

As long as there is no damage to her brilliant mind, she will continue to excel.

If Palin could run as VP with considerable brain damage, Hillary can master her SOS responsibilities with a fractured elbow!

Her biggest problem will be trying to get dressed and taking a shower. The rest will be normal! She can handle it!

@ Dave Burket – How can you talk about Bush on a Clinton topic? You have Bush hatred or liberal disease. I wish Clinton would spend more time in Iran or the Korean area addressing these issues.

All the best to you, Hillary. You are doing a great job. As usual. Hope it will not be too painful.

WOW! must be a bad break to affect her work! I know people who have had broken elbows and they go right on with their lives and their work. Hope she heals fast and keeps moving that elbow so it doesn't freeze up!

And to all those who think GWB was brain dead – get over it! He's not the POTUS anymore – and we are still safe after 9/11. Be thankful! You're being just like O to keep blaming everything on Bush. What pathetic losers you are.

I tend to think God speaks...and still moves.....

I wish her a speedy recovering....

Mrs. Clinton is going to be fine! One of the best politicians we have seen in our history! She just had a sit down meal with all of the living Secretaries of State except Al Haag! I do wish The Secretary a speedy recovery! We are fortunate to have such a great person on the team!

Isn't it fishy that Sec of State fractured her elbow, during the times when there is unrest in Iran and Nuke threats from N.Korea. Looks something sinister to me... Just saying.....

She is a tough Lady so i know she will be just fine, GOD Bless her and the whole Obama administration.

At least she won't be able to write "Over Charge" on the next foreign button she lamely hands out..

SOS Clinton will be fine.....She doesn't walk on her elbows.....Her brain isn't in her elbow......Her elbow will soon mend.....But thanks for your concern, CNN....

It's pathetic how some of you took a medical story and injected it with irrelevant partisanship.

Never been a great fan of Hillary, but the idea that her job could be affected by a fractured elbow is sexist and ridiculous. Let's have a little more responsible journalism.

Secretary Clinton is an amazing woman. She'll be up and working again in no time. The biggest problem will be convincing her to rest.

David: speaking of brain dead, try reading the article. It is not a small bruise on her body, it is a broken elbow which has to be painful. Try being a democrat. Democrats dont worry about having the facts.

One has to wonder if a crisis is brewing which will deem Obama administration incompetent and Obama will use Hillarys elbow injury and Napolitan ankle injury to take the flak for his bumbling. Obama is a clever Presidunce but dishonest down to the core.

@ Max, thanks to Hillary's 18 million cracks Obama is president today. If all of us that voted for her would have stated home on election day mcCain would be president today . So the democratic party and BO should thank her millions of times.

George W Bush managed to continue doing a terrible job for 8 years despite being brain dead. I am sure Hillary can continue to do a great job despite a small bruise on her body.

This is a non-issue since the Messiah's health care reform bill will ensure that all those who want, and many who do not need, bionic part replacements will get them courtesy of Uncle Sugar. She may be unable for a while to elbow Bill in the ribs as his eyes wander at the local watering hole, but, other than that she should be fine in no time at all.

No matter what and how the context of Hillary's life is presented in such articles and visuals such as this, it is just an avenue for ugly people to come out of the dark and express their ugliness into our wonderful world.

Was it Bambi's mother who taught, "If you can't say something nice, then say nothing at all."

There is enough ugliness in the world ... without even more showing their faces.

An olecranon break is painful and will take occupational therapy rehabilitation. I broke the same bone in Dec. and required surgical fixation. Whether or not she does anything in office is debatable, but I can honestly say she is going to be limited in her movements of that arm for at least 3 to 4 months. She will lose strength and flexibility, and will have to be on a graduated therapy program to work around the bone's healing process to get back her range of motion and strength. There is also a possibility of permanent nerve damage of the Ulnar nerve, because it runs through a groove on the olecranon and in most cases, has to be moved out of the way in order to reach the bone to put in metal hardware to fix the break.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion of her job in office. However, the break in her elbow is not just something that is minor and will go away. It will require surgery, and there will be a substantial recovery period. It's not a walk in the park, that's for sure.

I wish Hillary a speedy recovery. The doctor will probably have to strap her to the bed to prevent her from going back to work about 1/2 hour out of surgery.

Big deal. I'm an elected official and have a full-time job, and I just came out of a walking boot for an ankle injury. Yeah, I was at home three days to stay off it, but my Blackberry, phone and computer all worked. It's a broken elbow; it may alter her travel schedule, but she'll be able to work just fine. Unless there is a need for her to elbow the leader of another country in the mouth, there's no duty she can't perform.

are you serious cnn?
is that all you have to worry about today?
get a life, and stop picking up on Hillary!! enough already!!

I don't think Clinton's injury will impact her job any more than an injury may impact the job of the average working person. I'm sure that she is still working from home or even working on scheduling more meetings. She can pop back a pain relief pill, put her arm in a sling, and keep on working. She seems more than capable of doing her job with this injury.

She does something to begin with? I know she has a title, S.O.S., but I didn't think she really did anything worth while. I mean she hasn't done much with Israel, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc., etc.. As far as I am concerned, I hope this does affect her job...for the better.

Yes, I think it does effect her job. SHE SHOULD RESIGN IMMEDIATELY!

Your press coverage gets more pathetic with each passing day!

I'm rather surprised to see this story on Secretary Clinton and her injured elbow, especially with its focus of how this injury would affect her performance of her job. In fact I can't think of nor find any other story regarding a head of state or cabinet member who sustained an illness or an injury where the reporting was focused on how an illness or injury would affect the job performance of the person concerned.

When Pres. Clinton hurt his knee during his second term and had to undergo surgery at Bethesda, there were no reports about this might affect his role.

Nor when John Ashcroft was seriously ill and hospitalized during Pres. Bush's first term - no stories about how his illness would affect his job performance.

So why all the focus on Secretary Clinton and her role as Secretary of State?

are you serious cnn? what did she ever do to you?
she is just great she will do fine.
Go Hillary!!

Sorry to hear about Hillary's fall. Anyone who thinks she doesn't do anything isn't listening to the news. Hillary probably works harder than most of the dead beats out there that have nothing better to do than leave comments about something they know nothing about.

It won't affect her at all. She's been ducking, weaving, and throwing some mean uppercuts towards the Right for 20+ years! Only difference is now, as Secretary of State, she'll be doing it southpaw.

She's one tough cookie. One day, she will be our first woman President.

We love you Madame Secretary! Get well soon.

What has she accomplished so far that could possibly be affected by this? So far she is a 'non-starter' as Secretary of State. Our foreign policies seem to be 'wait and see.'

So, if a person breaks her right elbow, it might temporarily effect her ability to do her job? Really? Who ever would have guessed? Thank heavens CNN is on top of this earth-shaking story.

I broke my elbow and managed to go on. Hillary will do the same. She's a pro and a hard working gal, she'll bounce back and it will have no affect on her performance at all.

Ooops! I had a hair cut so I can't think properly! Come on CNN. But on the other hand, aren't we all rather petty to react to such nonsense from CNN?

@ ann

Are you one of those disgruntal 17 milllion cracks!!! Get over yourself – Obama put her in his cabinent she did not have to accept she did.

God people like you need to leave the country you are not an american

perhaps Obozo could just heal her???????

Is this the reason your ratings are going down? This is a non-story. As a previous commenter said folks get injured all the time and continue with their work. Not a big deal. I respect Hillary Clinton and wish CNN would print more relevant articles on her work. Not this junk.

@ Brett June 19th, 2009 9:49 am ET

Finally, you sit down and STAY in USA for few months.. let focus on OUR home, as it is your duty.. not other country!

Brett, you are an idiot, It IS her job to travel to other countries representing the US interest. If she was staying IN the US, she WOULDN'T be doing her job! Moron!!!

will make it tough to surrender.....both arms in the air...don't ya know

How would a little elbow surgery effect her job? wow! I need the name and address of the smart one that came up with that question.

It is a plus for this country. It would have better though if she had broken her mouth.

she'll be fine, don't make a big deal out of this... or maybe Mr. Obama wants to find a reason to send her home? I wouldn't be surprised, he is still scared of her power.

Is CNN for real? What a stupid question about her broken elbow affecting her job. Come on!! Her head's not broken.....I think CNN's corporate head is tho.

CNN = Create the (Goofy) News Network

Good luck Hillary! I love you!

Responding to Brett's comment, before you post you need to understand what you are talking about. It is not her job to "stay home". It is her job to be aware of what the rest of the world is doing and how it affects the US.

Oh please, this is such a STUPID question. HOW did it affect Gates ability to do HIS job? WHY should it affect it at all. We live in the 21st Century, Secretary Clinton does not have to be closed up in an office to function.

Come on CNN, where's your brain?

Does her job require arm-wrestling?

She simply broke her elbow! This woman will work through this because she's tough and determined, like most of us. She'll have her surgery and a couple days of light duty and that's the end of the story! Besides, it's her decision making capabilities and her international relations that matter here, not whether she can use her elbow.

Shouldn't affect her job at all. She's still able to kiss the butts of terrorist regimes, and bad mouth allies like Israel.

Hopefully it will keep her at home to prevent her from inflicting any further damage to our country.

It shouldn't affect it at all !!! She dosen't do ANYTHING !!!!!

There is absolutely no way, Secretary of State Clinton will allow her broken elbow to keep her from her duties. She's one tough lady and I wish her well.

For people our age(Hillary and me), falls are a lot more important to us than they were 40 years ago.

All this news makes it sound like she injured her brain, not her elbow. It's a miserable injury, but she will recover.

Hillary's broken elbow won't have any effect on her jb. She is one tough cookie who can handle anything that is thrown at her. She is doing an excellent job and I think our country is lucky to have her for our Secretary Of State.

WAH There are millions of people out there suffering more than her and do they get in the news.....NO NO NO come on you guys get with it......

It takes physical events like this to remind one of mortality. In so doing, it usually focuses attention on getting most out of the time left.

I anticipate she will focus ever more intently on her main tasks and objectives. I would want to be on whatever side she's on from now on!

Go Hillary! Go America!

She broke her elbow – not her head! She has a good team and seeing her in action when running her campaign ... a lot a stamina and energy... she'll do her job just fine.

The MSM – always looking for the negative – even wondering if the crew on the plane the pilot died on should have told the passengers. Nope: just land the plane without having to deal with frightened customers.

Reben Navarrette-
You can say what ever you want to whom ever you want-
President Obama is right about keeping silent. Let those people handle there own problems, if there is one The U.S. has enough problems here at home. No one else comes to our aide.

I think after a few days of rest, she will be right back at it. she is an incredible woman.

The same way it does everyone elses job. She'll hurt, take painkillers, but do everything she can not to be out of work becase she can't afford it while she wears a sling on her arm until it heals.

Thats life.

I'm at a loss to understand why you would post the heading on the CNN home page "surgery affects Clinton's job." Why is it necessary to be provacative about a bone break fo rsomeone who will no doubt still handle her job competently and capably. I can't recall any instance when you have reported on a man who is injured or required surgery where the heading suggested that their job performance would be compromised.

Hillary Clinton has always been a strong powerfull inteligent woman. A woman to be admired by all. She is doing a great job for Pres. Obama and our nation. Hopes she mends well and feels better soon.

it will not affect her fantastic job she is doing.

OMG that must hurt. Let nature take its course; don't try and rush the healing process. God Bless.

As long as she can talk, she can continue apologizing. As long as she can turn her head, she can continue to ignore North Korea and Iran.

Her injury doesn't prevent her from continuing to be useless.

Ok, it's not like she has been doing a whole lot to start with... there is tons of foreign affairs issues to be act upon and we never see her anywhere... I wish her good recovery and a few briefing on what is happening in the world could also be good to help her come back and take some decision

Really CNN? Are you serious? How will it affect her job? Did she fracture her brain?

She'll be fine, just need some rest and relaxation. She couldn't have picked a worse time, though. With Iran and Pakistan in upheavel and North Korea announcing that they will fire a missile toward Hawaii she needs to be at work now more than ever.

CNN, you are so distasteful...your Ticker starts off on your main screen as "Hillary Clinton's jop to be affected by her injury/surgery"...then you click in and the title changes to "how will Hillary's injury affect her job"....so sick of CNN's bull!

It shouldn't effect her job anymore than it would anyone else in america. COME ON PLEASE> That is a ridiculous heading. Does someone get fired for being sick or injured on the job. She could stay at home and word and do more than what went on in the past eight years.

It' not like she is going to be unconscious.

Mike

There is a major protest in another part of the world and this is your top article on the political ticker. CNN, who do you have writing these articles a bunch of high schoolers?

If anyone can do 12 things at once while suffering searing pain, it's Hillary Clinton. She should the President right now – we wouldn't have the awful spending race.

She would straighten out the economy, then tackle the deficit, THEN move to universal health care. That's how grown-ups handle things.

Our current clown wants everything NOW, no waiting – the usual case with spoiled brats who have a solid steel sense of entitlement.

Well, America, we've waited this long, we can and should wait a bit longer and go forward with something we can pay for.

Still the liberals looking to bash Hillary Clinton at every opportunity.

How will the injury to Sonia Sotomayor affect her nomination to the Supreme Court? Oops, don't go there.

Lack of intelligence has never affected Brian Todd's ability to draw a pay check so why should a broken elbow be a problem with Hillary.

From a responsibility point of view it will make no difference. The president has successfully sidelined her. He has carved out the world and given it to those he can trust. Hillary is just the figure head in the pantsuit

what job? I don't think King Obama has been letting her do anything....

I think it's hilarious that she broke her elbow – I bet she'll get an earful about it from her orthopaedic surgeon, should have given her the universal health care "you'll have to wait 2 weeks for us to get to you".

Clinton's job is more important then ever right now!!

Wishing her a speedy recovery. She has endured more pain than that in her life from her enemies namely the now (Redundant party.)

She will overcome her surgery with flying colors, she is tough and resilence.

Wishing you God blessings I will keep you in my prayers.

Take care.

Ok people. Come on....this is Hillary Clinton.

She wont miss a beat.

Finally, you sit down and STAY in USA for few months.. let focus on OUR home, as it is your duty.. not other country!

Is it my imagination or does the media seem to be reporting on every single detail of this new administration in a way they never reported on the last one? Or maybe it's just me.

It's her elbow ...!!!!

I'm sure someone as smart as Clinton will still know how to use her brain

Kobe broke his fingers and can still play. Clinton is not even a sportsman, so Im pretty sure Clinton is on top of her game.
Stop attacking our beloved Clinton.

Imagine if this lady was president!

I imagine it won't...other than a short pseudo-vaca after the surgery. I think no matter which party you side with, you have to admit she's a tough lady, and, for those of us who have broken things, we know it's not that bad. Might be a little awkward meeting with world leaders in an uncomfortable cast, but seriously CNN, this is just more "make-news." Grasping at controversy-straws much?

good timming- you should be on your way to korea

It should not. Her mouth still works so she'll still be blowing hot air

Hey, people- she broke her elbow, not her head! It will undoubtably cause some physical discomfort, but shouldn't interfere with her ability to think! The media should quit trying to create news and stick to reporting it.

I have so much respect for Hillary. I wish her a speedy recovery. Thank you for the great job you are doing in Washington. America needs you now, more than ever.

It will affect her the same way it would affect anyone who has to take time off for an injury or illness.

Do you expect this woman to be superhuman?

It will affect her and her job just like any other person who's broken their arm or elbow and has to work!! DUH!!!!

How stoopid is this story, CNN? Maybe we should comment on her getting her hair cut and styled too? Maybe we should comment on her new pants suit? DUH!!!

CNN... please stick to stories about Sarah Palin!! At least she wants to be in the news for whatever stoopid reasons.

My God, CNN, can you NOT ever pick on Hillary Clinton? What a bunch of mean spirited people must work at CNN. Its just ridiculous.

Please...... it is just her elbow....not her brain.

Quit with this crap and make some news.....

What's up with the speculation of job performance here CNN? Ms. Clinton has had an accident, I'm sure she has the best of people to cover for her while she recovers. People get sick and injuried everyday and need to recover, their jobs will wait, others will step up to maintain service levels.
I refuse to be baited into fear mongering.
Here's to keeping a positive thought for her speedy recovery with limited discomfort.

FAB-O-LOS...she has Health Insurance...Unlike many Americans who want president Obama to continue working for the American People, both Republican and Democrats who do not have health insurance and living in poor health.

She will continue to do great work. A broken elbow won't keep Hillary down!

Just why would a broken elbow affect her job?? It's her brains and determination to make this country and thus the world, a better place.

Hillary is a very smart lady and understands her duties very well. And, the surgery will be done on her elbow, not her head. She can make tough decisions then delegate.

Ouch, that does hurt! I broke a toe when I was ten and I sprain my foot, the same foot I broke a toe and it swelled up quite quickly. I was at work and I was getting stock out and something fell, with quick reflex, I jumped back, I had my boss questioned if I really sprained it at work. I told him yes, I never complained if I was hurt, nor did I do an incident report, and trust me I did get hurt, but when you are hobbling it's noticable. They had to do an incident report and they paid for everything, but I actually did not want to do that, since I had a ladder hit my head, fell backward and fell through a door, yes I was hurt, but never complained. LOL

Get well Madam Secretary, you are doing a great job.

I'm sure she will apologize to everyone, we can all tell how well this "smart" diplomacy is working, look at NKorea, Iran Mexico. What a big fraud, but she is a perfect match for the most fraudulent administration we have ever had.

It wont effect her job, at all she is a bright lady.

At this point, it will slow down what she can do and how many places she can go to meet with people. After the surgery, she'll have to slow down for a few weeks and look a little silly with her arm in a cast. With those exceptions, she can still call people, be briefed on different things by her staff and make decisions.

Well, it shouldn't make one bit of difference. Painful injury, yes. But how is having her arm in a cast going to change how she performs the duties of SOS?

Realistically, it won't make much of a difference.... she wasn't doing anything anyway.... I'm sure it is a painful injury but having her out of the way for a while will benefit the US as a country. So way to take one for the team, Hill.

Are you serious? It is just a broken elbow. She'll have a day out of the office and have to wear a sling for a while. It's not going to affect her job at all.

What a silly question. It won't effect her job in any way. Who thought up this question?

oh for God's sake she isn't having brain surgery . its just her elbow–this is a non topic. no news today

She'll be just fine. That elbow of hers will be ready to swing in full motion to put the smack down on N. Korea.