Clinton's Negatives at Record High

The ABC debate.

For the first time in my adult live I was proud of ABC. Way to go Charles and George!

Hutchinson

It always amazed me why the American people have to "like" their President. An unliked candidate may make a super President.

i really believe that it is a sad state of affairs when elections in this great country come down to who can smear whom.senators clinton and obama are both an asset to the democratic party. i am saddened that senator clinton has stooped so low as to attack senator obama at all costs. senator obama handled himself very well in last night's debate by not rising to the bait and attacking senator clinton at every opportunity. sentor clinton's desperation is showing by the amount of attacks that she is levelling at obama. i am sick of the garbage from each canidate. tell me what can you do for someone like me who was forced to go on disability because of injury and not able to work. tell me how you propose to make a way for me to live on $700 monthly with cost of living skyrocketing and my income not able to meet the demands. i could care less about reverend wright, he's already been explained. talk to me about issues that mean something besides silly political posturing.

Why do I think her negatives are so high? How much time have you got?

Same old business as usual. People taking sides based on biases, predudice, offiliation, etc. WAKE UP!!! We must get past trivial nonsense and move on to higher thinking. Does anyone out there believe this kind of behavior will get them to heaven? I believe Senator Obama is going to be our next President, ordained by God. I just pray no harm will come to this wonderful man, which is the history in this country. What an embarassment. If any thing does happen to him it will proven what we already know; the intimidation some show towards a particular person or sect of people, who have never done anything to compare to what has been done to them, continue to experience maltreatment. So what would be their argument for objecting besides the obviuos?

Hillary dominates Philadelphia focus group. “NYDIA HAN: The real take away is this. We now know who won the debate according to our focus group. Take a look. Senator Clinton is the debate winner, at least according to our focus group. 23% believe Senator Obama won while 50% believed Senator Clinton won.” [WPVI Post-Debate Analysis, 4/16/08]

ABC News’ Rick Klein – 'Clinton is back to the strong presence we saw early in the cycle.' [ABC News Political Radar, 4/16/08]

NBC News’ Chuck Todd – Obama ‘did not have a good night.’ [MSNBC Post-Debate Analysis, 4/16/08]

NBC News' Chuck Todd—Obama’s answer on Ayers and the flag ‘were simply weak.’ “His answer on Ayers and the flag question were simply weak; He seemed unprepared for them; Kinda surprising because he normally has a decent rant against "old politics" and yet "old politics" questions seemed to stump him.” [NBC First Read, 4/16/08]

The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder – [T]here's no way Obama could fared worse. [The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder, 4/16/08]

Washington Post’ Chris Cillizza — Obama ‘struggled quite a bit’ when asked about Rev. Wright. “…He struggled quite a bit more when asked to answer for Wright, his former pastor.” [Washington Post, The Fix, 4/16/08]

New York Times’ Katharine Seeyle: Hillary’s ‘in her element as she goes into details.’ "She’s becoming expansive, seemingly in her element as she goes into details; Mr. Obama does not look as thrilled to be still standing there." [New York Times, The Caucus, 4/16/08]

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall – Hillary ‘certainly seems more self-assured.' “She certainly seems more self-assured on the Iran question than Obama did. The question of extending an American security umbrella to Israel is very dicey. And he could clearly see he was on delicate territory.” [Talking Points Memo, 4/16/08]

Philadelphia Inquirer blog – ‘Obama is again less certain, and rambles a bit.’ “Obama is again less certain, and rambles a bit when asked about the Washington D.C. gun ban. Gibson asks him to deny that he has ever advocated a complete ban on hand guns in 1996. Obama says no. But whatever the truth, no other answer is possible.” [Philadelphia Inquirer Blog, 4/16/08]

NBC News’ Matthew Berger – Obama ‘tried to have it both ways’ with Israel. “Obama's answer on an Iranian attack on Israel tried to seem to have it both ways: highlight his support for Israel but not lock him into treating an attack on Israel like an attack on the U.S. But it may have looked more like a no because it wasn't a firm yes. Clinton's answer seemed more direct.” [NBC First Read, 4/16/08]

merl, I would sooner believe in time travel than Barack Obama.

I just have to laugh at Hillary supporters, the so called "Archie Bunker" types, and the angry, old Feminists, and of course, the good old, "fear of a black man" stalwarts. Quite amazing, they are. All fired up in their support of her, regardless of the fact that there is no way in purgatory that she can win the General. No Way! Do you understand this fact? No way! I have got to suspect that most of her supporters that vehemently believe that she can win are those who also believe in time travel. She will magically transport all of us back to the 90s, with the same economic and political conditions. She's on record as intending to bring back the same players from that time, so obviously she believe this as well. Fortunately, most Americans don't believe in time travel, and know that she has absolutely no chance, (just like her electoral chances), of achieving most of her campaign promises. Actually, I have to thank ABC, after watching that debate, it is clear now that if Hillary somehow manages to wrest the nomination from Obama, that the Republicans will be once again in full control of both houses and the White House. Why? Because it's better to select and vote for ACTUAL Republicans that it is to choose a fake one. And Hillary is indeed a fake! I also believe that most of the supporters that blog on her behalf, (outside of her normal delusional supporters), are fellow Republicans who will take great joy in watching her go down in flaming defeat and finally rid the political landscape of the Clinton's and their ilk!

"It is funny that Hilary is not far left enough for the libs that they support Obama that tels no truths who is the most Marxist!"

Next time, try making your post in Engrish please.

Please, it's irrelevant how far left or right she says she is. We don't support her because whatever position she takes, we'll never know if its actually the truth she's telling. It's practically a family sport with these folks. That's why the media jumps on everything she says "Hillary just said the sky is blue... Better look that one up, just to make sure..."

Why in the world is Senator Obama being condemned for not wearing a flag pin? Does Hillary wear one? NO! Does the war hero and POW McCain wear one? NO! So, what is the probem? Why aren't Hillary and the war hero not being condemned for NOT wearing flag pins? Or is it that ONLY Senator Obama has to PROVE HIS PATIOTISM? He is an American citizen and he definitely loves his country! The flag pin is a none issue. How many of your wear flag pins? I doubt 99.9 percent of the population do NOT wear one!! I think the media needs to drop this issue entirely; however, if the want to keep coming back to it, why don't you ask Hillary and McCain, the war hero, why thet do NOT wear flag pins?

It is funny that Hilary is not far left enough for the libs that they support Obama that tels no truths who is the most Marxist!

WELL SAID MY COUNTRY!

OBVIOUSLELY LYNN IS OUT OF TOUCH AND DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEDIA THAT YOUR GRANDPARENTS WOULD TURN OVER IN THEIR GRAVES IF THEY SAW WOULD BE MSNBC OR CNN'S COVERAGE.I SAW SIMON OF AMERICAN IDOL COMPARE TODAYS COVERAGE BY THESE MEDIA MOGULS TO HIS OWN SHOW AND HE SAID THAT OUR ELECTION TODAY IS TAKING ON THE SAME LOOK OF AMERICAN IDOL

cause she's losing and she's on the attack

I THINK IT IS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW THE OBAMA CAMPAIN IS WHINING ABOUT THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT. THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED BY MSNBC'S CHRIS MATTHEWS AND KIETH OBERMAN AND CREW, AS WELL AS SO THE SELF PROCLAIMED BEST POLITICAL TEAM IN TV'S CNN CREW OTHER THAN LOU DOBBS. HILLARY CLINTON HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO ATTACKS SINCE THE BEGINING OF THIS ELECTION SEASON BY THE BIG CABLE NEWS OUTLETS, AND OBAMA HAS BEEN THE BENEFICIARY TO THE MOST ONE SIDED FAVORABLE COVERAGE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN ELECTION COVERAGE.I THINK SENATOR CLINTON ACTUALLY LET OBAMA OFF THE HOOK LAST NIGHT AS SHE COULD HAVE REALLY DUG IN AND ATTACKED HIM, BUT SHE CHOSE NOT TO.HE THEN TRIED TO DEFLECT THE ATTENTION TO HER SEVERAL TIMES LAST NIGHT WHENEVER HE WAS ASKED A TOUGH QUESTION AND UNFOTUNATLY HE CHANGED TOPIC AND SPEWED RHETORIC ALL NIGHT AGAIN.I WAS ANNOYED BY HIM AS HE TRIED TO ACCUSE HER OF ATTACKING HIM ALL WEEK FOR COMMENTS THAT "OBAMA MADE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" AND WHERE RELEASED BY ONE OF HIS OWN FUNDRAISER'S, AND HE STILL REFUSED TO ISSUE A PUBLIC APOLOGY BY SAYING TWO LITTLE WORDS "IM SORRY" JUST LIKE SENATOR CLINTON SAID LAST NIGHT ABOUT BOSNIA.HE NEEDS TO BE SCRUTINIZED AND IT SHOWS THAT HE WILL NOT BE READY WHEN THE REPUBLICANS CONTINUE ATTACKING HIM THRU THE ELECTION SEASON WHICH JOHN MCCAIN HAS PROMISED HE WILL CONITNUE TO DO.HE SNICKERED AT HER ALL WEEK CALLING HER ANNIE OAKLEY AND IS OUTSPENDING HER NOW 5-1 IN PENNSYLVANIA/INDIANA AND I FEEL AS A CLINTON SUPPORTER THAT HER KNOWLEDGE OF EVERY TOPIC POSED TO HER IS SO IN TUNE WITH THIS COUNTRY'S NEEDS THAT IT WOULD BE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE NOT TO APPOINT HER TO TAKE ON JOHN MCCAIN. HE WILL CERTAINLY BE A FORMIDABLE APPONENT AND BELIEVE ME EXPERIENCE WILL MATTER IN THIS ELECTION. IN CLOSING I APPLAUD YOU FOR THE GREAT JOB ABC DID WITH THIS DEBATE AND HOPE IN THE FUTURE YOU WILL DO MORE DEBATES. THANK YOU ABC, ERNIE ROKOSE MANCHESTER, NJ

and one more point, if you have been watching geo. step. program on sunday mornings-you will see-He does not give Sen. Clinton a pass.

Today I was listening to public broadcast radio and the discussion pertained to the days of only three networks reporting the news. These networks were respectable and people believed in them. And as the program went on to say, that is not the case today, more people watch American Idol than the major news network combined. The type of journalism I observed last night on ABC was very disturbing and explains why people are looking elsewhere to get the real news. This was not a debate of issues or policies, it was a debate that George S. used in an attempt to help his friend Hillary gain votes. My grandparents and parents would turn over in their graves to see how ABC has lowered their standards to those of Fox News. Wearing a flag pin on one's lapel doesn't demonstrate patriotism...how one conducts themselves does. I can imagine our founding father's disgust at the unpatriotic use of such a patriotic venue to enhance ABC's own political agenda. This debate was held in a very unprofessional manner and disrectable to viewers who took time out of their busy lives to learn more about the issues and policies each candidate stood for but instead got rehashing of old issues. Shame on you ABC...you were the network my grandparents and parents trusted when they were living and I had followed in their footsteps. Your reputation will forever be tarnished in my eyes because of this debate. I have lost respect for you and can no longer trust your reporting as being the truth, your network will no longer be welcomed in my home.

The same voters that voted for Bush will vote for obama. My children will never have a good future.

There's been numerous references to Jake being biased and in HIllary's court. Wrong ! I've been checking into this sight the entire season and CLEARLY JAKE is not in favor of Hillary (look at the timeliness of the current post....right after the debate began). I check in here so I don't formulate my opinions in a vacuum, It's "comfortable" to stay on sites where HIllary is primarily supported or for others to watch CNN, MSM , read Huffington....and watch their man Obama elevated night after night....day after day. I appreciate Tapper for diving a little deeper into the headlines. I don't always like his persistent scrutiny of Hillary, or the Hillary camp.. Bill, etc but so be it. I know that I am better informed about all the candidates after I've checked into Punch and therefore believe my vote is a well-informed vote. Thanks, Jake.

HILLARY '08

if the msm had been doing its job and being fair and balanced vetting both candidates equally-last night would not have smelled fishy.
It only seemed strange because everyone has gotten use to the media giving obama a pass. they know that has been the tone of the rest of the networks and cable.
Once again if the media had not been piling it on trying to bring sen. clinton down all along-last night would not have been fishy.
and all of the media people and obama supporter trying to spin again for obama
are mad because they have just had a mirror held up to their face.
no matter what comes out about obama-or how he does not know the issues-and copies sen. clinton on the issues.
the msm always tries to turn it on sen. clinton. just as they will do now.
and if you obama people and msm didn't but know it-the more you pile it on to sen. clinton-the better you make her look-because fair minded people-who keep their own counsel-can see what is going on.