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January 13, 2008 1:24 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper reports: After an hour-long television interview critiquing Sen. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton went to an African American church, where the only words she had for her democratic rival -- were of praise.

Clinton, who attended services in a predominately African-American Church in Columbia, S.C., spoke about the presidential race.

"We never thought we would see the day when an African-American and a woman were competing for the presidency," Clinton said. "I am so proud of my party I am so proud of my country and I am so proud of Sen. Barack Obama."

Clinton delivered her remarks to the audience and noted Martin Luther King's upcoming birthday. Clinton has been enveloped in a firestorm about comments she made about King in recent days. Clinton did not address the issue -- but longtime Clinton friend Bob Johnson, founder of BET, commented to reporters.

Johnson, who accompanied Clinton to church, criticized Obama for allowing his campaign (as he described it) to distort what Clinton was saying.

"Barack knows better than that, why he would let his people let that come out just shows to me either he is not in control of what they are saying or he's allowing them to say it knowing it's wrong," Johnson said.

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Quite ironic that Hilary Clinton is trying to cover up her mistakes and comments on the viability of Barack Obama to a member of the Presidential House. As a none-member party and voting based on issues, i find it depolorable that Expresident Clinton and his wife are trying to fix somthing that has be done. For her to be going to church and tryingto recify that mistake will not do... she has lost respect in the eyes of may whites and especially blacks throught the Nation.

Her attitude shows the hypocracy of her ways and the trust factor that comes with her leadership. She will have to work extreamly hard to recover the unrecovable.

Posted by: Duncan D. Lambert | Jan 13, 2008 2:09:00 PM

Quite ironic that Hilary Clinton is trying to cover up her mistakes and comments on the viability of Barack Obama to be President of the USA. As a none-member party and voting based on issues, I find it deplorable that Ex-president Clinton and his wife Hilary are trying to prevent the inevitable. Now they are trying clean up their mess by going to church and explaining that which they dont mean "What a shame" in all honesty that won't do... she has lost respect in the eyes of may whites and especially blacks voters throughout Nation.

Her attitude shows the hypocracy of her ways and the trust factor that comes with her leadership. I respect her for trying to be the first woman president, but the way the is going about it is demeaning to citizens of this county. I do hope that the nation sees this as a mistake of ever voting for her ... this is something we all woill regret.

Posted by: Duncan D. Lambert | Jan 13, 2008 2:32:43 PM

Bob Johnson, the creator of BET?? The man who single-handedly helped white American CONFIRM its stereotypical view of African-Americans.

The Clinton campaign does not "get it".

Posted by: dmjwhayes | Jan 13, 2008 2:36:54 PM

Hillary Clinton has no shame. I have watched her lie, spin, and distort and yes, even fake real emotion. Meanwhile, her backers are up to all the dirty tricks they can muster including voter fraud. I would vote for my dog before I would cast a vote for Hillary.
Barack is our only hope and it really angers me to watch her attack the one person that can unite us.

Posted by: Lisa F. | Jan 13, 2008 2:49:24 PM

The "flatter and panderer", strikes again while her surrogates do whatever they can to attack one of the only two sources of hope in this election. "VOTE YOUR FEARS"... NOT your hopes... HILLLIARY '08!!! I think after eight years we deserve better than the Clinton/Bush dynasty of filth. Vote for somebody who can bring us together after 16 years of division. Please, no more of the same ol' garbage. Let's clean up after their messes and make this a better country.

Posted by: rw3 | Jan 13, 2008 2:51:17 PM

"I am so proud of Sen. Barack Obama."

how disgustingly patronizing

Posted by: BR | Jan 13, 2008 3:22:52 PM

I have read the articles and the comments closely, but it is apparent that those who are admonishing Obama for starting this incident have not.
The Clinton campaign are taking the uproar over what they said and redirecting it toward Obama. Nowhere is there proof. Nowhere is there a source that ties the comments to Obama or from the Obama campaign. This is Washington politics as usual and was exactly the type of methods used to get us into Iraq in the first place.
Now do I really believe the Clintons are racist? No. Do I believe that Obama said anything? No. Politically it would be a stupid mistake for him and backfire.
I would hope that the American public would have learned its lesson to track down the truth. Otherwise we are not going to CHANGE anything.

Posted by: Rick | Jan 13, 2008 3:37:17 PM

The Obama campaign is cleverly trying to create an environment where any criticism of his lack of experience, positions, etc. will be “racist.”

Hmmmm. Let's see. Obama has all of two whopping years of federal experience, most of which he has spent posturing and campaigning for the presidency while on our payroll in Illinos. (Well, that's not so good.) Obama is a leader of the Daley machine out of Chicago, one of the oldest, most corrupt and anti-change political organizations in the history of mankind. (Well, that's certainly counter to his "change" message.) Obama's foreign policy experience consists of watching a History Channel program titled “The Middle East: Friend or Foe.” (Well, that's frightening.)

Yep --- I guess Obama cheerleaders are right. No one could possibly NOT want this guy in the White House for any other reason than race. Sure, this guy is qualified to become the world's most powerful leader in this especially challenging times. How tough can it be? LOL

Posted by: Dennis Miller | Jan 13, 2008 4:45:45 PM

Obama or Hilary?
America should wake up..
We are right now in a struggling world with several serious issues to be handle ASAP when the new president will take control.
To clean up G. Bush mess inside and outside the USA and have the world respect..It takes more than charism or color..The new elected president do not have time and will not have any favor of learning curve..We need experience and strong character to deal with these upcoming issues..Hilary reflect best my view and choice,...Barak, could come back when he will have more experience.

Posted by: wilson | Jan 13, 2008 4:53:00 PM

It's so sad that a person with 35 years of experience, doesn't have the perception or the intuition to keep this country out of a fatal and debilitating war! It's also a shame when a person with 35 years of experience would rather spin, twist, and distort the truth, rather than take responsibility for their shortcomings. Hilary as the Democratic nominee is like a shot of poison into the veins of democratic party. She's managed to evoke the gender and race cards, which corrodes the ethics of what this party stands for. This country has too much at stake
and too much to loose to bring forth a nominee that has proven track record of divisiveness, polarization, and scandals. We need a breath of fresh air! We need Barack Obama!

Posted by: CC | Jan 13, 2008 4:53:09 PM

What are Sen Clinton's 35 years of experience? She was elected to the Senate 7 years ago. Before that she was an activist in college (35 years ago, but weren't we all????) and then first lady of Arkansas and First Lady of the US. Does that mean Laura Bush is next in 8 years? Should we just go "Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton" until Chelsea's old enough to run?

Experience? George Bush brought in the most experienced players in American foreign policy and what did that get us? Maybe we need someone who can look at things as a person and not a politician!

Posted by: TMC | Jan 13, 2008 5:26:27 PM

In order for Hillary Clinton to get the Democrat nomination she needs the African American vote. That is why she was at the African American church saying what she thinks will help her and hurt Obama. Did she mention John Edwards?

Posted by: waggdogg | Jan 13, 2008 5:34:25 PM

Obama needs another 5-6 years of experience to run this vast nation. My thoughts: OBAMA IS NOT READY FOR THE JOB IN 2008. John F. Kennedy once remarked of economic growth that "a rising tide lifts all boats", but in this case, a tide that rose 17.6 feet managed to lift the typical boat only 5.9 feet. Two thirds of the rise benefited only a minority, not the broad population. How do the figures from Clinton's term compare? From 1993 to 2000, the mean household income rose 17.1%, or 2.3% per year, and the median household income went up 14.7%, or 2.0% per year. In this case, the tide really did lift all boats... not to mention that the entire tide went up faster. So the clintons ran this country like any CEO would do for his company. These were the good years.

Posted by: MV | Jan 13, 2008 10:47:50 PM

If Hilary Clinton is proud of Obama then let her be proud seeing him get elected as President of USA

Posted by: Never_Provoke | Jan 13, 2008 11:13:48 PM

Frankly, I'm sick of the both of them. They are both unqualified to become our President. I voted Democrat last time, and I think I'm voting Republican this time.

Posted by: Whatever | Jan 14, 2008 12:13:25 AM

Wilson, you have got it right! It's not a matter of Barack over Hillary, or vice-versa! Whether we like it or not, this could very well be our last chance for recovering as strong nation. For that very reason, I will vote for Hillary. She is a tried and true supporter of middle class America, and the only one that had the audacity to challenge the multi-billion dollar medical industry during Bill's term. She tried so hard to reform it, but was attacked by male-antagonists and apathetic Americans! She doesn't just promise change, she is pioneer and catalyst for change, and this time I believe that America is ready to stand behind her! We finally do have our eyes wide open. Barack is still too green, and is actually being supported by these same greedy industries! That really worries me! How can we have change if he is already indebted to the greedy powers that be! He is already bought!

Posted by: Patricia Mejia | Jan 14, 2008 12:24:01 AM

The Clintons are not racist, but they are devious. They will do anything to get elected. They brought up the race issue, then tried to destroy Barack Obama by saying he had. He hasn't even commented on what they said. Karl Rove would be proud.

Posted by: Andy Powers | Jan 14, 2008 3:31:10 AM

Maybe 80% of it wasn't their fault but the Clintons polarized this country like no one before them and guess what - elect Hillary and we'll get the same story told again. Bush, Clinton, Bush - it's been 20 years. Do we really want another 4 or 8?
Hillary is running a negative campaign against a fellow Democrat - what do you think she'll do against a Republican? If she runs like this do you think she'll govern differently? Enough already. Hillary is smart and a tremendous asset for this country. She's a great Senator and a great representative for the people of NY and that's exactly where she should stay.
Every President is a gamble and Obama is no exception but I'd rather gamble with an upside than lose with certainty.

Posted by: george | Jan 14, 2008 7:10:16 AM

More evidence of Hillary's underhanded methods. Trying to turn her mistake into a smear on Obama is pretty low. I have yet to hear a news story that was based on something anyone from the Obama camp said. The media picked this one up on their own. This makes me want Obama to get the nomination more than ever.

Posted by: John Harvey | Jan 14, 2008 10:25:46 AM

Why is she proud of Obama? She's already implied that all he does is make speeches. Her campaign seems all hung up because he inhaled cocaine 20 years ago. He's agains the war, so he's no LBJ.

And speaking of BJ.

Posted by: Matt | Jan 14, 2008 4:31:01 PM

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