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Chelsea's Choice: Will Mom or Dad Be a Better President?
March 28, 2008 5:27 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: It was Chelsea's choice: who would be the better president, her father or mother?
"His question is, 'Do I think my mother will be a better president than my father," the former and aspiring first daughter said during an event at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Penn.
Then came her choice.
"Well, again, I don't take anything for granted, but hopefully with Pennsylvania's help, she will be our next president, and yes, I do think she'll be a better president," Ms. Clinton said.
Watch the VIDEO HERE.
Asked about the exchange at a press availability in Hammond, Indiana, Senator Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., seemed surprised and smiled as she replied, "I have to talk to her before I answer that question."
No word yet on from former President Bill Clinton, who is campaigning for his wife in North Carolina, though he frequently tells crowds that his wife is and will be his better half including in a potential role as the second Clinton in the White House.
ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf contributed to this report.
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Who needs Chelsea opnion? Who care's about Chelsea's opnion?
Posted by: Lookup | Mar 28, 2008 5:46:22 PM
I have no doubt that a Hillary Clinton tenure will outperform a Bill Clinton presidency. Hillary will not be distracted by the third brain, as Bill was.
Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 28, 2008 5:46:24 PM
Well, if Chelsea reads some of our blogs, she will understand that we agree with whatever she says. Not only was her father a very intelligent and successful President, her mother shares some of the credit. On her own, her mother has a high degree of intelligence combined with a passion for her causes she believes in, and an unending perseverance and hard work. I do not believe there is an equal in those qualities since Eleanor Roosevelt. America will lose a great opportunity if Hillary is not our candidate.
This election is about change, all right, but change from what? We all know that--George Bush! We need someone with knowledge and experience and the work ethic to know how to fight for change. It should mean more than a buzzword.
Posted by: georgia | Mar 28, 2008 5:50:00 PM
We the American people don't need any more nepotismin in the White House.
We don't need Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton or Chelsea Clinton in White House.
Bush I and Bush II was enough for a Century!!!!
Posted by: Lookup | Mar 28, 2008 5:57:40 PM
I believe Hillary would be an even better president than Bill. She is more organized, calmer and cooler!
Posted by: Vickie | Mar 28, 2008 5:58:01 PM
We the American people don't need any more nepotism in the White House.
We don't need Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton or Chelsea Clinton in White House.
Bush I and Bush II was enough for a Century!!!!
Posted by: Lookup | Mar 28, 2008 5:58:20 PM
Although Bill Clinton was a great president... PA for Obama!
Posted by: Eggers | Mar 28, 2008 6:04:56 PM
"Mom" = Bush/Iraq..."Really, We are winning!" Yet the land is strewn with the dead bodies of a failed campaign.
Posted by: Yes08 | Mar 28, 2008 6:05:06 PM
Me thinks Chelsea will be our first women president.
Posted by: jessy | Mar 28, 2008 6:06:01 PM
At nearly 40 years of age, I've yet to experience a single moment in my entire adult life where a Clinton or a Bush did not occupy the White House. Whether it be intentional or not, it is oligarchy, plain and simple. The idea that in a country of 300 million that the best we have to offer are a few people that are related is perposterous. The prospect of having another Clinton in the White House means I may be close to 50 years old before seeing a name change in the White House. This is not democracy.
Posted by: Tony | Mar 28, 2008 6:06:17 PM
Curly wished that the question had been, "Chelsea would you like to run for President some day like both your mother and father have?" But when Curly told me that I slapped him on the head several times. Larry then asked me, "what's wrong with a father and a mother and a daughter running for President?". I then slapped Larry on the head several times and told him, "it has something to do with the name Clinton."
Posted by: Moe, Curly, and Larry | Mar 28, 2008 6:07:03 PM
Who are you again and why would ANYONE care about what you think Chelsea? ...but we did find out that you are also desperate for power and will say anything just like ole dad and mom. MOMMY LOST now GO GET A JOB!!
Posted by: cheesetoppings96 | Mar 28, 2008 6:08:48 PM
Hillary supporters of all sorts tried to paint a positive picture of one of the most negative and polarizing person in American Politics, with no avail...all the polls say so.
Now Chelsea is trying. I don't think she can supress the TURTH of NEGATIVITY about her mom.... on the other hand I can't blame a child from supporting her mom however negative her mom may be.
..but its sounds more like Clintons' ME, ME, I, MY DAD, MY MOM, ONLY CLINTONS, HELL with the rest of the pepole of the World.
Posted by: moeen | Mar 28, 2008 6:13:18 PM
It's a moot point of who would be the better president. However, Bill was not divisive and vicious toward a fellow Democrat during his 1992 campaign, unlike Hillary.
As an independent progressive, let's hope that we will not get the opportunity to compare which Clinton is the better president.
Posted by: Chicago Andrew | Mar 28, 2008 6:14:07 PM
These G.D. Clintons will do anything to get back into the White House. If given the chance,they would kill your mother if they knew it could get them back in the White House.
Posted by: Airstrike | Mar 28, 2008 6:16:36 PM
I kind of like that Hillary is vicious. I think she would protect this country just fine ,thank you very much. I think she is one to fear and I think she is very results oriented. no way we would get hit by a terrorist strke with her in office and I think she would work tenaciously to get this debt off our backs and restart our economy. I do think she is an absolutely fearsome opponent, and since it is the office of the presidency of our country, someone who is very very tough woudl be a good thing to have that person on our side. I think she's my favorite right now.
Posted by: jessy | Mar 28, 2008 6:18:06 PM
I kind of like that Hillary is vicious. I think she would protect this country just fine ,thank you very much. I think she is one to fear and I think she is very results oriented. no way we would get hit by a terrorist strke with her in office and I think she would work tenaciously to get this debt off our backs and restart our economy. I do think she is an absolutely fearsome opponent, and since it is the office of the presidency of our country, someone who is very very tough woudl be a good thing to have that person on our side. I think she's my favorite right now.
Posted by: jessy | Mar 28, 2008 6:18:09 PM
Tony: Sure it's democracy, the people voted for them! Now it looks like Obama does not want the people to vote or count the votes in FL and MI, now thats not democratic!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 6:19:17 PM
I don't think no matte what many feels, Barak will never be our next President. McCain will grind him with the right wing machine.
Posted by: John Prescot | Mar 28, 2008 6:20:31 PM
I can’t believe the CNN bias towards Obama. It is really interesting that both WSJ and CNN are taking shots at Hillary. CNN wants the liberal candidate - Obama, WSJ obviously has become a mouthpiece for the republicans since it was purchased by Murdoch. What this country really needs is a true crossover candidate. They both want her down because she is THAT candidate. All the calls for Hillary to step down need to be directed at Obama. He is the one with no experience and based on seniority he is the one who needs to quit if he can’t win the big states. Obama is a dangerous egomaniac and all he is doing is splitting the party by not seating Florida and Michigan. Obama wants to win at all costs. It is plainly obvious. If America wants a black candidate, it needs one who is not brought up with and does not embrace the Black Power movement which targets the extinction of the white race. Obama is not that candidate.
Posted by: CNN & WSJ Double Team | Mar 28, 2008 6:28:17 PM
so, someone finally asked her a question that did not offend her.
Posted by: smearjay | Mar 28, 2008 6:28:40 PM
What do you expect her to say Mom is no good?????? This gal in the lime light is fair game for all questions.....
She is some pi---- at her father for doing what he did to Mom.....You think she would take his side????
Get real.Hilly is nothing but a blowhard that did much of nothing in his 8 years but wants us to believe she had a hand in everything.Give me a breakkkkk......No now it is the leave for people with sick family members ,he signed 16 days in to his term she is some fast don't you think???
Posted by: h | Mar 28, 2008 6:30:44 PM
Hillary Clinton is getting desperate. Please, someone tell the Secret Service to double the guards on Barack Obama.
Posted by: smearjay | Mar 28, 2008 6:33:49 PM
Finally someone agrees with me that means people are finally coming to conclusion OBAMA is a fraud. He has two faces. One for the whites and one for the Blacks. When he goes to the Blacks he trashes whites which of course people will never know. When he goes to the White folks he talks about so called ‘unity’. He has been planning this scam for many years. That’s why he joined that church. He is a Moslem in Christian disguise and his buddy ‘Oprah’. These idiots think Oprah and Obama is their god. If Fox news never revealed this it won’t be a news at all because media loves him. Obama-Osama can’t do anything wrong. Just bash Hillay and Bill. Bill has been called by media ‘racist’. What Bill did for these Blacks Obama can’t even imagine doing in his life time. Just look at Obama he took advantage of affirmative to go to college then he and his people turn around how ‘racist’ America is. This is a great cournty that’s why he dares to run for president. Other wise, tell me who is Obama? son of a Kenyan Moslem, a guy from the street of Chicago. He has no credential to be president. All that talk don’t take people anywhere. His wife and he has no allegiance to this country. What sacrifice has he made for this country? None. He doesn’t respect the flag and his wife badmouth America? You want to vote for this guy? Wait till he raises taxes and he can’t get out of war that’s what Nancy Pelosi said too. Putting this imposter, two-faced carsalesman Obama would be a danger to the country. he He lies on people’s face and people are falling for it. If people have intelligence they will stop listening to him. For years he sat in that church listened to those sermons by his pastor now he is preaching ‘unity’? He thinks exactly like his pastor all these talk about BS is nothing but BS.
Posted by: kerry | Mar 28, 2008 6:41:22 PM
Perhaps Obama is in love with his Pastor Wright. Pastor Wright must have something on Obama because Obama has not disown Pastor Wright. If Obama wants change in America than he ought to start with Obama and disown Pastor Wright, lead by example. Obama wants to change one thing for another not changing church.
Posted by: S.R | Mar 28, 2008 6:45:27 PM
i think it's sad when the media and now howard dean and senator leahy suggest that hillary clinton drop out of the race. i think the media has way too much influence on the voters. for hillary clinton to drop out would be unfair to all the other states that have not cast their vote for their choice of candidate. is this how the democrats are going to run the country if they win, start something then stop in the middle of it. i think everyones voice should be heard.
Posted by: owlbt60 | Mar 28, 2008 6:46:03 PM
Hillary is not as good of a liar as Bill. She fell right on it with that Bosnia Mishap. Misspoke My ***! ANd Chelsea is indicating how disappointed she is with her father. She is Just Angry. I don't blame her but you can see the rift in the family now.
Posted by: spoon2456 | Mar 28, 2008 6:48:03 PM
Why didn’t Obama leave the church when Reverand Wright glorified Louis Farrakahn? Why doesn’t he leave the church now when the new pastor calls criticism of Wright a “lynching”. Obama is nothing but inflated rhetoric. Hillary should stay on and fight and perhaps the stupid electorate that elected George Bush twice will wake up and support Hillary.
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 6:48:16 PM
I'm sick of the IDIOTS claiming Obama is a bigot because of a few selective clips. And then to be completely unable to hear his speech on racism explaining that yes some oppressed people ar angry and there is nothing wrong with being able to hear that.
2 family rule is unamerican.
Posted by: Kevin C | Mar 28, 2008 6:48:57 PM
I tend to be conservative, I feel the Pastor was just as wrong as Ms. Pelozi was wrong. Obama should of asked his “pastor” to apologize and then drop the subject. I feel he is prolonging his own agony by dragging the story on, and on, and on, etc.
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 6:49:56 PM
Ok people Chelsea Clinton is a respectable young woman who deserves not to be bashed like her parents. She is not a candidate or the presidency and she has done nothing but supported her parents. People, make your choice on qualification and stop bashing people who really don't deserve it, grow up. I can tell you right now I CARE about her opinion. I AM FOR OBAMA! I believe that people should be above bashing others particularly people who work as hard as Chelsea Clinton. That is why I am voting Obama so that this kind of childish bashing might stop!
Posted by: pdrobar | Mar 28, 2008 6:50:27 PM
PLEASE !!!!! Like we really need a comment from this girl who has no idea what the hell she is doing or talking about... Did you see when she answered the question about her Mom and when she finish telling they guy it was none of his business and she does this stupid look like ahuh dah... Yes, it is our business if she is going to be President of the US.. How she handles that compared to how she handles the country?? Lets see.... She accepts her husband cheats on her and does nothing..
What kind of wife would do nothing?? I guess it will be the same thing she does if she got in the White House---- NOTHING... Oh maybe she will have a man under her desk to get back at her husband?? Ya Think??
CHELSEA - Shut the hell up and stay out of it as you really dont know diddly squat......
Another thing is when you answer a question like you did dont give that stupid look on your face like hows that for an answer.. DOH! DOH !! I'm Stupid
Posted by: Steve | Mar 28, 2008 6:53:17 PM
What else could she say? Bill's not running, of course she said her mom would be better. And what has their daughter
done (other than endure their fake, disfuntion1al marriage) that makes her someone I should take advice from.
Posted by: bosnian snpier | Mar 28, 2008 6:53:39 PM
Barrack Obama is looking more like a chameleon every time he opens his mouth. Attends a church over 20 years whose pastor regulary delivers “hate” sermons about other races and our country - this info surfaces during his campaign, and suddenly, he is offended? What about the other 20 years.
The man also lies. He tried to cover his tracks regarding his white grandmother and completely revised a new version of what he had just said a few days before from “she is afraid of some blacks she passes on the street” to “she is afraid of people (any race?) she doesn’t know”!
This is pitiful!
Posted by: TED | Mar 28, 2008 6:53:46 PM
You must be kidding. Senator Obama is the master of I”I would have”. “I would have voted against the war.” I would have spoken out ,voted ,talked to ,been present for,—all the while avoiding like the plague any stance for which he might be responsible. Check his voting record–mostly “present” and /or along party lines. When a stand or solo action on principle is needed . This Senator knows how to avoid accountability.
Posted by: TED | Mar 28, 2008 6:55:13 PM
The Pastor and his comments aren't an issue with me in the least. I'm far more concerned that I may end up spending my entire life with a Clinton or a Bush in the White House. I will not vote for her under any circumstances. I don't believe in political dynasty I don't believe in the war she's help steward. If she gets the nomination, I'll never vote for a Democrat again.
Posted by: Tim | Mar 28, 2008 6:57:41 PM
Who needs Chelsea's opinion? Her father was a great president. Her mother has a high per cetage of people who will never vote for her. She claims a lot of experience that doesn't really exist. We need a change from the Bush/Clinton years. Maybe Chelsea can go back to her own job.
Posted by: C Bunnell | Mar 28, 2008 6:58:48 PM
Chelsea sat there and nodded her head in agreement while her mother was lying about Bosnia. Maybe the Clintons are just so used to lying they can't tell the difference anymore. Chelsea in politics would just be joining a long line or liers.
Posted by: John | Mar 28, 2008 7:01:34 PM
Is this Chelsea's 15 minutes of fame??
OK, I had enough of her and her dysfunctional family values..
Do the USA really cares what she has to say??
Posted by: Steve | Mar 28, 2008 7:01:41 PM
Kerry ,go vote for Mc Cain who gives a crap.............
Posted by: h | Mar 28, 2008 7:04:49 PM
pdrobar - Talk about being a hipocrit... Obama and his racist wife would be another mistake the USA makes for President...
I'm sure glad you are not one of the people who make decisions about anything important...
Neither Clinton or Obama is worth a dam.. If either becomes the President then look out as all hell will be breaking loose.... People really need to stop and think about what will happen.. This country is going down the drain and either one of them will just pull the plug to make it go faster.. I wish I was 110 years old right now as I dont want to see what will happen ...
Posted by: Steve | Mar 28, 2008 7:07:44 PM
Hillary says anything you want to hear. What the Clinton's did to the party in 1994 & 2000: Lost Senate, Lost House, Lost 19 Governorships & then hung Gore out to dry is still fresh. All she can do now is help McCain. The Clinton's know it. Then after she helps Obama lose she will say 'But I didn't do it'!
NO Hillary we will remember. Get your lying butt over to FOX where you belong. Those delusions of grandeur (Dublin Bosina) were enough. GET OUT FOR THE SAKE OF THE PARTY. You will not be welcome in the Senate & we will remember how YOU gave Bush his third term in 2012 when you fail again.
Posted by: Jeff | Mar 28, 2008 7:07:55 PM
Ask Chelsea about Peter Paul..
I like to thank Peter Paul
Peter Paul.......
Peter Paul.......
She is crooked as hell.....
Posted by: Steve | Mar 28, 2008 7:11:19 PM
Tony, look at our history. Have you forgotten the Adams? Did you know that Barbara Bush is a relative of Pierce? Even the latest genealogy, if it is correct, shows Obama being related to past presidents. You are still a young person, and everything is relative--no pun intended. We are all in this great big melting pot. Otherwise, we could go back to England and watch the monarchy pass from one generation to the next, or some other country and watch a few more wars to claim another country's people. At 40 years of age, you are just beginning to flower. You are in your prime, and good things are bound to come your way, if you let them. Like electing the first woman President of the United States of America! Who knows what this country has to offer for Chelsea's future and yours.
It would be wonderful if some of you bloggers did not have to crucify a young woman to make a point. You talk about unity and hope and coming together? What is a democracy? The people choose, you say?
Posted by: georgia | Mar 28, 2008 7:14:01 PM
I am so glad that Hillary is in this election and still doing well. There are a lot of Clinton haters out there but who cares. Whoever hates is hated themselves. I find it amazing that people do not have enough insight to see that Hillary is clearly the only candidate in this race regardless of party affiliation that is qualified to get the job done. I really respect the fact that her daughter is out campaigning for her mother. It speaks volumns about their family unity. Chelsea has turned into a very fine young woman who obviously has brains, but who would be surprised, her father is a Rhode Scholar and her mother is a very brillant woman as well. We were very fortunate to have Bill Clinton as our president before, you remember when, you know when the economy was good. The dollar was good. Gas was reasonalbe. We were at peacetime when he left the White House and he left leaving a surplus budget for the first time in American history.
If you had the opportunity to read the column in the New York Times by Peggy Noonan, who most people around here refer to her as Peggy Loon-an, it's just her slant sided hatred toward a fellow American who has served her country in high esteem.
It's hard to believe that Chelsea is getting more press time than Michelle Obama maybe it's because Chelsea is not always inserting her foot into her mouth like Michelle Obama. (speaking of Michelle...how can one person harvest so much hate, oh yeah I remember, it was instilled in her through the church she has worshipped at for more than 20 years now, a Church that practices hatred towards the white people.
Chelsea has been one of the few positive things in either campaign thus far. It's refreshing to here from someone on the campaign trail that has only positive and meaningful things to say.
Hillary '08 all the way.
Posted by: shalabalaboo | Mar 28, 2008 7:18:17 PM
Well, what else could she say? Her mom still needs to win the nomination, and saying anything else would a great help.
Bottom line though: her mom will never ever be a President of the USA.
Posted by: Mary | Mar 28, 2008 7:20:16 PM
According to some Electoral surveys there is no way Obama beats McCain. Hillary and McCain are neck and neck. If you that claim your all about a Democrat in the White House will look at the numbers you will support seating Michigan and Florida as they stand and throw your support to the Senator that can be President.And like a wise young woman says: Hillary will be a better President than Bill was, and Bill was awesome.
Posted by: Beau | Mar 28, 2008 7:21:12 PM
This is not a reach for Chelsea - most anyone with any morals would be a better president than old bill. Even a liar like Hillary. But that being said I think we need to raise the bar and that is why Obama is so refreshing - to listen to Hillary is like listening to some scratch a blackboard. She talkjs at you never to you, thinking that more she tells you about DAY ONE we will be forced to believe her.
I would vote for Chelsea before mom anyday - Your a good kid, you deserved better than to make a choice between two bad choices.
Hillary if there a shred of class any where in you - stop this run - people don't like you, you will not be elected even if beat Obama which is not going to happen. Wake up smell the coffee,
Posted by: a citizen | Mar 28, 2008 7:24:55 PM
This is as pathetic as President Jimmy Carter and his daughter. Is this suppose to be cute or something? Personally I find it annoying and irrelevant. God I am sooo sick of these Clinton's I hope they go away soon!
Posted by: Jim Kiricov | Mar 28, 2008 7:25:01 PM
This is not a reach for Chelsea - most anyone with any morals would be a better president than old bill. Even a liar like Hillary. But that being said I think we need to raise the bar and that is why Obama is so refreshing - to listen to Hillary is like listening to some scratch a blackboard. She talkjs at you never to you, thinking that more she tells you about DAY ONE we will be forced to believe her.
I would vote for Chelsea before mom anyday - Your a good kid, you deserved better than to make a choice between two bad choices.
Hillary if there a shred of class any where in you - stop this run - people don't like you, you will not be elected even if beat Obama which is not going to happen. Wake up smell the coffee,
Posted by: a citizen | Mar 28, 2008 7:25:03 PM
DNC has written its own destruction. Not counting FL and MI votes is big mistake. Also if this media had broken this pastor news in January, Obama would not be leading with so many delegate.
This is a big loss for this country. With no real choice left against McCain this country will again be ruled by a Republican. Even though I am a democrat, I will be happy to have McCain as I will have to pay less tax.
Posted by: GS | Mar 28, 2008 7:26:59 PM
Hillary will make the best President.
Posted by: Bruce | Mar 28, 2008 7:27:52 PM
Obama's folks are trying to get Hillary out of the race because a lot more dirt is coming out on his Preacher/Mentor and others. They do not want their precious, Almighty Obamas' image hurt. Hillary is not hurting Obama, Obama's past is his own doing. He needs to be held accountable for his past. Obama thinks he can bully his way to winning like he did in his two Senate races. He is a corrupt politician that should not be anywhere near the Whitehouse. Obama should withdraw---he does not have the qualifications, judgment and character to be President. Hillary is the only one that can get this country back on its' feet! Democrats rise up against Peloski, Dean, and all the Obama supporters who are calling for Hillary to withdraw! We need to walk away from the Party if they force the Super Delegates to commit prior to the convention! We need to do everything we can to get Obama out before he destroys the Party and our country!
Posted by: Debbie | Mar 28, 2008 7:32:31 PM
I will vote for little Chelsea when she grows up, but her mom Ms. Hillary Clinton? She makes up stories to beef up her so-called experience and right thinking Americans don't want a sleep deprived president answering that 3.00 am phone call.
We have had enough of her Bosnia sniper attack, lies about her support for NAFTA, lies about her championing children's health insurance that passed both house and senate even before Bill Clinton became president.
ENOUGH OF Ms. HILLARY CLINTON AND HER STORIES. She can stay in the race, but here in Pennsylvania, she will be told in no uncertain terms that the race for the presidency is over for her. We can only pray that she still continues to be in the senate, but that's up to New Yorkers.
Posted by: Kizeem | Mar 28, 2008 7:34:03 PM
jj, you are right. That Wall Street article by Ms. Noonan declares the truth. Ms. Clinton is all B.S. now that her hot air ballon is running out of heat. She is done. Goodnight Mr. and Ms. Clinton. Disappaer forever into the night, never to heard or seen from again.
Posted by: lavampire | Mar 28, 2008 7:39:16 PM
Who cares?? How on earth is this the top political story?? How about these stories. Casey endorses Obama. Leahy calls for Clinton to quit. Dean says superdelegates must decide by July 1. ABC is pathetically pro-Clinton.
Posted by: Bob, DC | Mar 28, 2008 7:39:30 PM
What was she supposed to say, "No, I think Dad was better?" That would be the final nail in Hillary's coffin.
Posted by: Kate | Mar 28, 2008 7:51:37 PM
TED, I believe "chameleon" about describes it. My sentiments exactly!
Posted by: georgia | Mar 28, 2008 7:52:49 PM
DCVoter I agreed with - the best years were the 8 of Bill Clinton's - You'll be suprise....
Posted by: Yolanda Diaz | Mar 28, 2008 7:58:42 PM
Obama has been getting the top endorsements, Ted Kennedy, Bill Richardson and Bob Casey. Hillary can only get her daughter to back her.
Posted by: John | Mar 28, 2008 8:00:51 PM
Well, shoot, now that Chelsea's weighed in, I can finally make up my mind. Who in the heck gives a tweakin' crap what Chelsea thinks or who she roots for? Come on, let's get to some real freakin' issues or something. Now we've got "little Chelsea" coming out. Why doesn't Obama send his two kids out to say that he'd be a better President than Clinton. It would have the same relevance as whatever Chelsea thinks. Can we please get the candidates' families out of the picture and have the two candidates actually say some real things. Perhaps it would be useful for both campaigns to get back on track and actually start running for President again.
Posted by: J. T. Bigglesworth | Mar 28, 2008 8:02:58 PM
Pennsylvania is Hillary Country. We need someone to stand up for the middle class. She will fix the economy, health care, education, and work to get us out of Iraq.
Posted by: lois | Mar 28, 2008 8:05:23 PM
What venom and hate spewing from the mouths of those who are preaching for the election of a utiter with hope and peace, bringing us all together! I could not help but notice the protrayal of Chelsea as a fine young woman bringing an air of freshness to this campaign. A refreshing change from the hate and vitriol of O's mentor and wife. Realizing that a candidate's family is not running for the Presidency, they do seem to be fair game for you starry-eyed O fans. Where has his wife been lately? From what I have heard her say, there is an edge and a hardness to her delivery. I suspect that 20 years of listening to messages of hate and vitriol would warp you that way. Realizing that this country has a long way to go to achieve equality, if that is ever achievable, I do not understand how others are always to blame for any criticism. People who have had opportunities, which many poor or disadvantaged have not, should be singing the praises of the country that has tried to make amends in education, job training, and equal opportunities. Now, what are we going to do about the dreadful treatment of Native Americans, the people in my section of the Melting Pot?
Posted by: georgia | Mar 28, 2008 8:13:00 PM
"Former first daughter says mom would be a better president than dad was." CNN
Well, that's not saying much.
Jim
Posted by: Jim | Mar 28, 2008 8:24:21 PM
This should be the first lesson in the course "How to Appear Desperate 101".
Posted by: dgfiit | Mar 28, 2008 8:26:54 PM
To know whether Bill or Hillary would be better is truly impressive. Perhaps Chelsea herself should run. We could us someone with clairvoyant abilities to steer us through the tough issues.
Posted by: Ben Straub | Mar 28, 2008 8:35:14 PM
YEAH HILLARY A BIGGER LIAR THAN BILL THAT MAKE HER A BETTER PRESIDENT ACCORDING TO CHELSEA CLINTON
Posted by: BOB | Mar 28, 2008 8:37:18 PM
Hillary will be a great President.
She is not destroying the party, the party has plenty of issues that have nothing to do with Clinton, like disinfranchising millions of voters, fraudulent caucus practises, to name a few.
Now we have more hatred coming from Rev.Wright that of course Obama knows nothing about…..and top that with the Obama campaign inserting spies into the Clinton campaign, how can you trust this man…
Hillary needs to fight till then end..she will prevail because people will start to see the bag of lies the media and the Obama campaign has fed them and he will lose. Of course, then the Obama supporters can really hate Hillary more since they can never seem to discuss the issues of the race, preferring to hate, just like the Rev.
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 8:40:23 PM
I think Hillary, the next President of the United States, will be better than Bill Clinton was, and will DEFINITELY be better than the liar Obama. Hillary has her "ducks in a row", exerts leadership, but also has the passion of the American people. Just now, I was hearing on FOX how many votgers are turning their backs on Obama because of the lies he wants us to b elieve. He is finished, it is time for him to step out of the race. And, since the Florida and Michigan delegates will be seated, this is law according to Howard Dean, they will endorse Hillary and it will be all over for Nobama. He just needs to drop out now, let Hillary prepare to overcome the GOP and win the election. Hillary, the next President of the United States.....going to be a wonderful 8 years!
Posted by: David | Mar 28, 2008 8:44:44 PM
For those of you who thought Obama gave a great speech on race, please tell me where you’re coming from.(Mars?) I’m not letting this go and worrying about the economy, war, or anything else. When someone offends me, they offend me. And when they dont apologize, it makes things even worse. I don’t need Obama apologizing for his friend, I want his friend(pastor) to apologize. How can Obama call this man his spiritual advisor and claim him he’s his friend? Or telling everyone that his preacher was taken out of context by the things he said. Please. People with any common sense will not vote for Obama because of the friends he keeps!
Lets hear again from his pastor and the future sermons from his churchs new pastor. I don’t think there’s no end to this. It”s Obamas religous friends that keep stirring up this story. And I bet they don”t stop. I will never put this behind me until Obama disowns his preacher(friend) and goes to a real church.
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 8:45:13 PM
Jim: Bill Clinton's job approval rating was over 60% when he left office in 2001, that how good his 8 years were for America. And actually, right now that's probably an approval rating greater than that of George Bush and the Congress of Pelosi and Kerry and Kennedy combined. Hillary 08!!
Posted by: Grammy Barb | Mar 28, 2008 8:47:58 PM
Oh please!!! Which one is more dishonest. Bill or Hillary, thats the real question!!!! Now we know its a toss up. Please bow out Hillary. We need real change!!!!
Posted by: Ray | Mar 28, 2008 8:50:20 PM
Obama is still expecting the public to believe that a ” … Presidential candidate” did not observe any of this outrageous behavior over a 20 year period … and that he had no idea about what was on those DVD’s being sold by his church … if he cannot totally disavow all justification for Rev Wright’s language and intent then Obama isn’t courageous enough to lead America in a new direction as president.
Posted by: TED | Mar 28, 2008 8:53:29 PM
Still asking all you Obama fans out there - where is just one Obama surrogate brave enough to go out and just answer questions like Chelsea does? Where is Michelle? They can't hide her forever.
Posted by: Grammy Barb | Mar 28, 2008 8:54:48 PM
You will never find a better "self-cleaning oven" than a election process.
We complain that 40-50% do not vote while they give us absolutely no reason to do so.
Posted by: jacktheripoff1888 | Mar 28, 2008 8:59:15 PM
Folks, don't kid yourselves. Obama will be nominated on the first or second ballot. The super delegates aren't going to go against the overall popular vote. Oh, yeah...everyone in the news media are calling for her to step down, except for maybe cueball James Carville.
Posted by: Blogger | Mar 28, 2008 9:00:44 PM
HEY BLOGGER. I THINK HE WILL GET THE NOMINATION. BUT HE WILL ALSO LOSE THE ELECTION. THAT'S THE FUNNY PART ABOUT IT. WHO CARES WHO WINS THE NOMINATION AT THIS POINT? THE LOSER PARTY WILL LOSE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Posted by: tony | Mar 28, 2008 9:03:12 PM
HEY WAIT A MINUTE...AS A HILLARY SUPPORTER I CANNOT WAIT FOR HIM TO WIN...AND THEN LOSE. IT WILL BE PRETTY SWEET.
Posted by: tony | Mar 28, 2008 9:05:54 PM
Frankly I am sick and tired of hearing about Obama’s pastor. Is he running for President ? No. Is he retired ? Yes. Leave the matter alone and keep us informed of what matters to the majority of voters, like : the war, the economy, health care, etc … Please !
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 9:06:05 PM
Why didn’t Obama leave the church when Reverand Wright glorified Louis Farrakahn? Why doesn’t he leave the church now when the new pastor calls criticism of Wright a “lynching”. Obama is nothing but inflated rhetoric. Hillary should stay on and fight and perhaps the stupid electorate that elected George Bush twice will wake up and support Hillary.
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 9:06:59 PM
Most of us are not buying Obama’s story. He seems like a ‘typical lying politician’ rather than the ‘new modern choice’ he fashins himself to be.
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 9:07:45 PM
Obama and his wife were students for 20 years and now they see it? Give me a break. While Wright is fleasing his flock for 1.6 mil Obama is disowning him. What will Obama do next to get votes?
Posted by: Kerry | Mar 28, 2008 9:08:32 PM
I am from Pittsburgh, PA. Most of my friends are voting for Hillary and will vote for McCain if She is not a nominee. We also feel a ticket with both Hillary and Obama can win McCain ..anything alone is going to be defeated.
Posted by: GS | Mar 28, 2008 9:24:51 PM
Typical Independent -- they are going to whine their way



