November 15, 2009
Posted: November 15th, 2009 10:34 AM ET

(CNN) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used no diplomatic doublespeak Sunday when asked about a rumor she was considering a run for governor of New York next year.

"No, no," she said on the ABC program "This Week," adding: "I hope maybe we can put it to rest today."

Clinton said she was committed to her job in President Barack Obama's Cabinet, adding it was "an extraordinarily important time to be secretary of state for our country."

"That rumor is dead," Clinton said. "If you could please put it in a little box and send it off somewhere, I'd appreciate it."

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • New York


C Spurgeon   November 15th, 2009 3:24 pm ET

I think she is great at whatever job she chooses. Go hillary.

snowflake   November 15th, 2009 3:04 pm ET

Here's an idea! Put the idea in a box and send it priorty mail to Sara Palin! Sara is so capable of "drumming up some figment of her imagination", I'm sure she could somehow manage to become a "resident" of New York, and take the City by storm! Oh, and by the way - she will need the GOP political machine of New York to buy her a whole new wardrobe, hair accessories, make-up, and other "beauty perks" to make herself look good during the campaign!!

Don, Upstate NY   November 15th, 2009 2:30 pm ET

Marion/Alabama, Seriously?? Do you know her? I've never heard her lie about any "past announcements." She has always left an opening if something were a possibility. Don't be a bitter hater.

grammi   November 15th, 2009 1:49 pm ET

I wish someone would put Hillary in a box and put her on a shelf; oh, and make enough room for Bill and Chelsea. I dislike them so much...I think I need therapy (tee hee).

Joan   November 15th, 2009 1:48 pm ET

She is doing a fantastic job as Secretary of State. She and President Obama seem to be getting along really well and respect each other a lot. She is correct in saying that this is an important time to have this position. She can do so much more good in this job than she ever could as governor. Andrew Cuomo will be a great governor anyway.

Willy Brown   November 15th, 2009 1:24 pm ET

She's a liar and a Clinton so I expect her to run.

Fed Up   November 15th, 2009 1:21 pm ET

There was also no truth to her stating she would not run as President until her term as NY senator was over. Why doesn't that surprise me? Another politician that has no idea what the "truth" is. Of course, her husband didn't even know what the meaning of "is" is. I guess people of a like mentality find each other.

30 Year Veteran   November 15th, 2009 1:17 pm ET

Why should she when she could run for PRESIDENT in 2012.

Mark C   November 15th, 2009 1:15 pm ET

"...as a result of having these circus trials there again..."

Actually "circus" trial refers to something you usual find in totalitarian regimes. We have real trials because we believe in the rule of law. If you hate your country so much and have such contempt for the rule of law, why don't you move someplace more to your liking, like China, Russia or Saudi Arabia.

Nick in PA   November 15th, 2009 1:10 pm ET

I love Hillary Clinton. I think she could be Gov of NY, SoS, AND President. Afterall – she's Super Woman!!

a canuck   November 15th, 2009 1:05 pm ET

Haven't we learned ..........you can't believe a word that comes out of her mouth !!!!!

gary davis Harbor Oregon proud american   November 15th, 2009 1:00 pm ET

we are very lucky to have Hillary in the possition as secretary of state .and infact the whole cabnet the the president has choosen is great , this administration has america in mind when doing the right stuff . and for the world . peace is the best for everyone and the sooner we get out of the war lord torn countries and just patrol the borders for weapons and drugs , the sooner everything will settle down .
the wars we are involved in are about a small group of radical womenising control freaks . they don't want women in there country to have equal rights .. hell it wasn't to long ago our great nation finnally let women vote .. so we are just a little ahead of them as for human rights .. :)

gary davis
harbor oregon
proud of our nation
proud of our currant president\
proud of our administration under the president

Terry, TX   November 15th, 2009 12:48 pm ET

Run ....Forest ....Run....Bail out now Hillary.... because if One Hair on a New Yorker is Harmed... as a result of having these circus trials there again.. with no concern for national security or cost..... Obama and Eric Holder will have to resign. Run Hillary...run to the hills....

JMikey54   November 15th, 2009 12:46 pm ET

I am so proud of Hillary. I supported her as a presidential candidate and wish she had won. But like all Americans including Hillary we move on. At least most of us move on. As the Secretary of State Hillary we be able to do a lot of good for our country. Go Hillary!

good things are coming---S Callahan   November 15th, 2009 12:43 pm ET

Can we clone her?

Being a New Yorker..I haven't been suaded by any that are considering, so far. Where is the creame of the crop...oh that's right...they moved to Florida (the stats say so).

C. Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 15th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

Republicans running scared at the thought of Hillary running for governor of NY and need a formal confirmation that she's not because they know she'd win and they don't want to risk spending money.

jrzshor   November 15th, 2009 12:18 pm ET

she needs to jump ship, NOW!

SocialismBad   November 15th, 2009 12:05 pm ET

I think Rudy Guiliani is a shoe in for NY governor. Hillary would probably consider it a demotion, even though it would be to her benefit to get Obama from around her neck.

Terry from West Texas   November 15th, 2009 12:01 pm ET

SocialismBad wrote: "...[Hilary could] be in great shape to challenge Obama for the nomination in 2012, assuming Obama even decides to run again given the unemployment rate will be 13%."

Now in 2012, if the unemployment rate is 7%, this guy will be saying that the Obama stimulus package had nothing to do with the improvement in the economy. He/She would be saying that the "free" economy repaired itself and that Obama had nothing to do with the recovery.

Also, let me suggest that "SocialismBad" cannot define socialism, has never read a book on the history of socialism or liberalism or conservatism or communism, and cannot point to a single proposal by any Administration official that is socialistic – except for Medicare, which is socialized insurance. So do all of you anti-socialists out there want to repeal medicare and let the "free market" take care of our elderly citizens?

Terry from West Texas   November 15th, 2009 11:55 am ET

The hatred for Obama, coming from the extreme right and the extremely wierd is not functional, folks. We elected the guy. He's trying to do what he promised. Perhaps he is not as gifted as the ideal president that lives only in your minds, but who would be? What would that ideal president be doing that's so different? Order Guantanamo closed down overnight? Then what would he do with the prisoners there now? Write a health care bill himself that would extend medicare to all who wanted it? It would never pass Congress. Order corporations to hire more people? The CEOs would tell him to go to hell. Withdraw all troops from Iraq and Afghanistan tomorrow? There would be a bloodbath in both nations, ending in Shiite dictatorships in both.

Millions of Americans have very unrealistic expectations. What they are essentially saying is: "I want to have more money to spend, I don't want to pay ANY taxes, I want the world to be at peace, I want global warming to be fixed, I want terrorism to end, and I don't want anything in my life to change at all (except for the more money part), and I want it to all happen TOMORROW.

The problem with this democracy is the voters.

Jayden,FL   November 15th, 2009 11:50 am ET

Why would she? when in 2012 she would be replacing Joe Biden as Vice President?

valwayne   November 15th, 2009 11:50 am ET

It would be great if Hillary could find something useful to do until 2012. Obama certainly isn't letting her do anything of importance as Sec of State, and his foreign policy of apology and appeasement can hardly be her cup of tea. Having to support Obama's most recent arrogant insane decision to bring the 9/11 Terrorists to NYC for a massive circus that will allow them to spit on the graves of their murder victimes must be incredibly apalling to her!

Terry from West Texas   November 15th, 2009 11:49 am ET

The hatred for Obama, coming from the extreme right and the extremely wierd is not functional, folks. We elected the guy. He's trying to do what he promised. Perhaps he is not as gifted as the ideal president that lives only in your minds, but who would be? What would that ideal president be doing that's so different? Order Guantanamo closed down overnight? Then what would he do with the prisoners there now? Write a health care bill himself that would extend medicare to all who wanted it? It would never pass Congress. Order corporations to hire more people? The CEOs would tell him to go to hell. Withdraw all troops from Ira

German,Irish American   November 15th, 2009 11:44 am ET

Sniffit- Hilary don't have to "sabotage" the Presidents agenda, his stupidity in the amateur, naive, unable to make a decision, apologetic, glaring inexperience way of governing, is doing a nice job of "sabotaging" himself.

SocialismBad   November 15th, 2009 11:28 am ET

If Hillary Clinton has any sense she'd jump off the sinking ship of Obama fools and run for NY governor. Then she'd be in great shape to challenge Obama for the nomination in 2012, assuming Obama even decides to run again given the unemployment rate will be 13%.

greenfun   November 15th, 2009 11:21 am ET

Sure wish she was POTUS. Obama sure has been a nightmare. The economy is a mess thanks to Obama and all his friends on wall street. True health care reform aint gonna happen thanks to Obama and his pharma friends ( back room deals with Billy Tauzin ) and buddies in the insurance industry. This administration has kicked both gays and women to the curb. Don't ask don't give to the DNC. Lastly, let's not forget that CNN just like MSNBC did their part in kicking the better candidate-Hillary Clinton-to the curb. So now we have Obama, who was predictably a failure instead of Clinton. Thanks CNN-you suck.

diridi   November 15th, 2009 11:16 am ET

mrs. clinton, please tell these republican idiots...that "Cause of Action" took place in New York, so trial is taking place up these...please make these Republican Thugs sit in Law School....and ask them to read about "Cause of Action" in criminal proceedings....there is a book on it....idiots....Guliani is another old idiot with brain dead....

A.B.   November 15th, 2009 11:14 am ET

I think that Hilary Clinton should quit the Secretary of State position, leave the Obama Administration and run for New York Governor.I think she may be better suited to that position than for the one she currently occupies.

Marion/Alabama   November 15th, 2009 11:13 am ET

Hard to read Hillary,As she is a congenital liar,and has lied so much,you just can not trust her,from her past announcements.

vic nashville , Tn   November 15th, 2009 11:06 am ET

If she run for New York Governor she will win

But she is doing great job so media leave her alone

sifto77   November 15th, 2009 11:02 am ET

Why does CNN continually allow that despicable term "teabaggers" to pass their code of ethics? Even Bill Clinton (who, obviously, knows the term refers to a scumball sexual act) is touting it without shame as a former President! How the youngsters must love the "cool" ex-president! I hope Hillary ditches this man before she runs for anything–he is an albatross around her neck. Certainly not an asset.

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