Anderson: Let Erica Blog while your on Live

Woot first post! Who do you guys think won the debate last night?

Good evening Anderson and Erica!!!!!!

hello everyone!
Finally! Anderson made it his computer fix.

I don’t Think the media should really count out Hillary Rodham Clinton. Rep Lewis, all of a sudden you agreed with Clinton and now your against her. why?

All I can say is that I’m glad that AC360 is going to put the Clemens subject in tonight. I’m tired of hearing the circles that ESPN is running in. Hopefully Anderson and the 360 team have some good input of their own.

Anderson,
I have a question that no one seems to be able to answer. Since steroids were not illegal during the time that Brian McNamee claimed Clemens used the drugs, why was he even on trial in the first place and why is Congress so upset about it? He even says he isn’t going back to baseball and plans to stay retired this time; from his past of coming out of retirement, however, who knows if this retirement will last. haha.

good evening everyone.. a lot of politics tonite but also roger clemens and the shark attack with some interesting angles on why these kind of trips may be dangerous…for sharks.

Hilary definitely won, but as usual the media over plays everything Obama.

Polls? They come and go..Let’s let the people vote. I still don’t think it’s over just yet for anyone.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I think Hillary is fighting over stuff that is too old! Shame on Hillary! We do need Change, but I’m not so sure either knows how to bring it forward.

Evening everyone! Question, do endorsements make a difference for anyone? I know they don’t for me, so I was wondering if they do for others.

Hillary made the comment about getting the first question, not to be a victim, but because EVERY TIME she gets the question first, Obama agrees with most of what she says and then puts in his own little jabs. Does no one notice this about Obama? He loves playing follow the leader.

Bill Cunnigham endorsed Hillary? - Hillary should denounce and reject that endorsement!

wow sharks! that is vey danger! I am so scared of sharks.

McCain Sir the American People.. more than half of us don’t want the war to continue You Sir will have a difficult time winning the White House in 2008 despite what the polls say..

PS- Candy Crowley is such an amazing reporter

I really don’t think sharks should be used for food, that’s just mean. There are only about 60 shark attacks a year…compared to the millions and millions of sharks that are killed just for their fins

I just got my new voter reg cards today, i switched from rep to dem. and why, because of things like , “I have news for John Mccain, Al Queda wouldnt be in Iraq if it wouldnt be for president Bush and Mr. Mccain invading Iraq!”

If Hillary is a ‘woman of action’ how come her actions can’t win a primary. Or at least any of the last 10?

For me it depends on who the endorsement is from - a celeb no, but someone or group who has something to say I’ll listen to them then decide.

Anderson,
My brother used to work on Dirt Jobs and was on crew when they did shark week….he said the sharks were amaizing animals…and he was scared when he was in the cage but that it was one of the most amiazing things ever…

Depending on “Who” the endorsement is from yes.

I think endorsements make a difference for the undecided. Where is Bill Clinton these days?

Everybody loves a shark attack right? i think we all need a little comic relief from the Obama vs. Hillary race….

next we’ll be debating who had a better breakfast this morning

Cheerios or Shredded Wheat

mmm time for dinner …

endorsments dont make a difference for me, but I think some people do, do what the more prominate people do…

Jennifer I really don’t think endorsements make a difference take the Kennedy’s for example, and what happened in Mass.

Hi Anderson,
Don’t you think that Obama got free ride by media and that this might be very dangerous for democrats. He has very little experience and is not big threat to McCain specially now when Ralph Nader stepped in. Hillary will be much better choice.

On that comment Bill Clinton made about Obama throwing money at the race. Until lately wasn’t it Hillary who led in money on adds?

To me endorsements don’t really mean anything.

Regarding Clemons … I must be missing something, because I cannot figure out why his appearance before Congress turned into a partisan rant. What is Democratic and Republican about this???

I have a feeling this is going to be the dirtiest presidential election we have ever seen. I just wish the media would keep their opinions out of it and let the chips fall where they may.

If McCain loses some of the conservative vote..wll that help him to pick up some of the independent vote?

Endorsements shouldn’t make a difference but I think they do. I definitely think Oprah’s endorsement helped Obama a lot. I think Chuck Norris’ endorsement of Huckabee made his campaign seem like a joke.

yay!!! this is the 1st time i am able to participate on the blog….. I am in Asia and when AC360 is live on TV, I am usually at work. today I am on leave and watching AC360 live. cool!
wow… today Anderson managed to blog at the beginning of the program! good job!

McCain did the right thing. This issue is being blown out of proportion. It should be swept under the rug so he can move on from this. I’ve heard more about this than about his “sex scandal”.

Maybe not, cheryl, she might lose her vote.

McCain should just move forward and stop trying to connect to the extreme right. I personally want to hear him without the background noise of a group of people who don’t know how to tone down their whining.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Dear Anderson,

Regarding about the shark cases, the publics sure will worry and scare of the shark and people not dare to dive anymore. I think maybe you should explain it to the publics is not because of the sharks. Other than that, are you going to tell us where’s Bill Clinton and will he come out to the publics and say something for Hillary?

Bill Cunningham is a wacko! I think McCain would do better to go on CNN and denounce this guy even more. If the conservs aren’t with him by now, he’s not going to win them over now.

Well, good for Sen. McCain. Sticking to being respectful when it could so dearly cost him. That’s a kind of integrity that is rare. I commend him for not apologizing to Mr. Cunningham.

Coop=luddite hehe jk

Is the spanish singing Kennedy hilarious or what?

If Bill Cunningham is done with McCain, can this be the last news coverage we hear about him? Please, oh please, oh please. And maybe he can take Huckabee & Rush with him. NONE of them belong in the news!

Can I just say I’ve heard a lot of talk this week about how Clinton came in to this with an “I’m the nominee attitude”. Now I’m a CNN news junkie, I mean I even sleep with CNN on, so I’ve seen a lot of coverage on this. Now I seem to recall the press taunting her into running for this race for about 3 years now, basically since Bush was re-elected. So the press wanted her to run. No one even knew who Obama was until Oprah endorsed him. Now I like Oprah but lets face it, she hasn’t had suck great luck picking people in the past couple years. Look at the person she had running her school, abusing the girls. Also she backed that guy who wrote that book full of lies, and even after it was exposed that he was lying she still backed him and believed in him until he finally admitted he lied. So I don’t think Oprah has been right on all her judgements, and if it wasn’t for her propping up Obama no one would even know who he is.

Hello Anderson and company! I’m a new viewer and addicted to the show. You better believe I’m home by 10p.m. Anderson, have you revealedd who you’re supporting?

@Delia in Indiana; I do notice that about Obama, but he cannot do it without the help of the media.

Jennifer in DC… i would have to say across the board endorsements dont mean a thing to me. Except when i woke up on the morning of the CA primary, the first email on my CrackBerry was from Sen Ted Kennedy, endorsing Obama…

Kinda makes your ears perk up when the Granddaddy of the political party speaks up

Otherwise… sorry Oprah, no they dont mean anything

Anderson, any chance you can preface the shark story with something like “look away if these things scare the living crap out of you”… or something along those lines? Haha

The publics also might fear of the sharks and kill it without any attacks to the people so this also can cause the dropping populations of the sharks.

Good for McCain. I am glad that he is willing to stand up for what he believes in. It is really exemplary for a politician

Can we make the candidates feed the sharks?? Now that’s a show!

So… McCain didn’t have to distance himself from Cunningham, but Obama had to distance himself from Farrakhan? That’s how these parties work huh?

good joke! lisa lol!

Is Bay actually defending Cunningham? Unbelievable.

This whole political race is turing into a 3 ring circus.

Jo Ann: as yet, the election has actually been fairly clean… why do you say that concerning the dirtiest election? ty

Anderson, Dave G, Bay and Roland must have gotten the ‘blue’ memo

Clemens lawyer should be fired for letting him testify before congress, the statute of limitations had long since run on any criminal charged regarding the steroids and all testifying did was open him to perjury charges. Hello! Its not like DOJ doesn’t ever do that. I think perjury is their favorite charge. It’s standard criminal defense lawyering to make your client shut up!!

Get this, Obama has been a Senator for about 4 years now. In that time, he has written books, appeared on tv shows, spent almost 2 years now running for President and ALL the while, we are paying him to do a Job here in Illinois! This is what everyone is so CRAZY for????? Give me a Break! Lou Dobbs is right.

I agree with Roland completely. Cunningham is like a spoilt brat. i love the comment.

Clinton will fight for the people, her healthplan is not for the poor and that is wxactly who we need to cover. They are the ones that we are paying the hidden tax for and they are the ones we will continur to pay the hidden tax for under her plan.

Endorsements - I think they’re persuasive, especially to folks who aren’t close to the center of things. I’ll bet Ted Kennedy’s endorsement was a lot more effective than people seem to think. Mass. didn’t go Obama but Clinton’s fortunes took a downward turn after Kennedy weighed in. When someone like Kennedy says he “doesn’t think she can win” it’s probably because he knows it for a fact. Clinton did well in Calif. but that maight be because of early voting.

To Shauna, I agree that Chuck’s support was made out to be bigger then it should of but at least he let his voice be heard. As we have seen, Obama has brought out more people to the booths then any other race. With that said, I truly hope that if he losses that those people still make sure that they are heard.

Erica, if you’re blogging, where are you?

I hate sharks and oceans

Anderson, would we be talking about how Obama needs to win TX & OH to continue after losing the last 11 contests? Or would he be undermining party unity at this point?

Jo Ann I agree with you about the media staying out of politics, the weird media that is. But they won’t go away into the night just because people want them to, they are too popular and some people use them as their brain when it comes to politics.

good one Ray!

Who is Anderson cooper supporting…does anybody know? o.0

sharonlee, Oprah made Obama??? Really??? I think he pretty much gained a semi-celebrity status at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and had been floated about as a potential nomineed since then. I seem to remember Hillary being “inevitable” right up until she lost Iowa.

I hear Ronald. Cunningham is wasting his breath with unreasonable rants.

Greetings… from first time blogger

Bill Clinton can’t win for losing. If he shows up too much, it’s headline news. If he goes into the background, it’s where is Bill??

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Anderson, regarding the shark incident, what is being done or what measures are being taken so this type of thing doesn’t happen again?

Hey Jo Ann, I agree the media is playing a huge part in the Clinton vs Obama race. I mean, look where we are right now. Technology definitely gives the media an advantage to do the “cha cha”!

thats one thing i am scared of sharks

Shark Attack: Top 10 cool ways to go…

remember that seaworld Orca trainer that was smashed between two Shamoos (sp?) doing aquabatics (sp? again)

but he survived

I truly believe there should be a 7 month time limit on a Presidential Race.. the current process is to long and drawn out..

I dont believe anybody should denouce anyone, If a person would like to endorse or vote for you. You should embrace it. It shouldn’t be your concern of what they believe in or how they govern their life. Just appreciate their support. They are all part of America.

I don’t understand Cunningham one bit. I watched him on Hannity and Colmes on FNC about 20 minutes ago, and he tried to say his comments about “Barack Hussein Obama” were just respectively acknowleding his full name. Give me a break. He was using the name indirectly as a scare tactic. Anyways, Go McCain!

AC cannot come out and support a candidate. i would hope everyone knows and understands that. It would not be proper for his profession.

Why doesn’t Roger Clemens take a lie detecter test like he said he would in 60 minutes? The test would make it very clear of what is going on. I do not believe Roger Clemens would have the ability to fake the test!

Lol HI Erica! Anderson is so mean to you about the live blog.

I’m happy to finally be apart of this. I finally get to speak my mind.

Cunningham made a fool of himself, and made the republican party look like a bunch of backward dinosaurs. God for John MCain for putting him in his place.

Boy do us liberals love watching conservatives fight amongst themselves.

Enormous Success in Iraq? Where Bay.. Please Explain

edward-destin fl– Trust me, he wont tell us. Anderson has a firm “no opinions” “not wearing his politics on his sleeve” rule. We arent going to find out not for a very long time, probably not ever.

Endorsements have their value. For one, they demystify where some of the so-called Super delegates allegiances are placed. For instance, the recent defections of so many in this democratic primary have begun to trend in the same manner as the votes and polls. That is a strong indication that they are germane to one another in some meaningful way.

Lorie Ann: Its ok if Bill shows up. Its what he is saying that is getting him in trouble. If he wants to BACK UP Hillarys plans for the country that’s great…. But he cant put on his fighting gloves and name call on behalf of Hillary. It doesnt look good.

Great show as always Anderson.
I think Mr. McCain showed a little something you don’t see in politics. Class! It is refreshing to see a person committed to his beliefs and morals won’t stoop to cheap name calling.

We in Florida thought the idiot who got drunk a few years back, jumped in the water with bull sharks thinking they were dolphins and got himself bit was the height of dumb tourist moves….but now comes this guy who got himself killed by bloddying the waters with chum and hand feeding them!

I think that the radio show host should have been put in his place because he came out of his mouth with some nasty things. What kind of person is he! Also, being a military wife, this war is over its been over. Al Qaida operatives need to found and prosecuted. They weren’t in Iraq prior to this war. If President Bush went after al qaida the first time, we wouldn’t have to worry about them in Iraq or setting up camp in Iraq. We paved the way for al qaida in Iraq, if they are there.

In regard to Obama being favored over Hillary by the Media:

Bill Cunningham took some shots at Obama — but also at the Clintons. The only ones the media highlighted, and the only person they defended was Obama.

What’s up with that?

The Super-D Flip……John Lewis has turned the tides. I wonder if more superdelegates will switch to Obama before Tuesday’s primaries? I’ll go out on a limb and say that three more will publicy flip by then…

Hey Anderson, I think you do an excellent job on the show…now to my point:

I think it’s ludicrous that conservatives are claiming that the talk show host did nothing wrong by repeatedly using the term ‘Hussein’ and calling him ‘the Prophet from Chicago’…..they claim he was just saying his middle name with no bad intent…but let’s get real the insinuation was to stir up the fact that Obama’s ancestry has individuals who are of the Muslim faith and somehow Obama is of the Muslim faith thereby trying to use a tactic to scare voters.

As an Independent, hearing John McCain’s quick apology increased my respect for McCain and his character…let’s make this race an issue of who has the better ideas, who has the ability to transform this country and NOT about race or religion.

What are your thoughts?

Maybe we should have all of the delegates swim with the sharks. Who ever makes it out alive is our next president! LOL I bet Hillary will win because she will put on boxing gloves before anyone else. I hope she will win both states and keeps the pressure on the rookie.

Anderson:

I agree with Roland Martin. McCain was right to attack the Radio Host for his comments on Obama. That host acted improperly. This just confirms for me why these radio hosts are acting like self important spoiled brats. If the GOP looses the 2008 election because of Rush and these other conservative hosts, than they deserve what they get. McCain is the Adult in the GOP.

Anderson, don’t you honestly believe that sexism is alive and well in the US, but racism will not be tolerated? I’m specifically referring to the media’s treatment of Hillary Clinton. It’s okay to say negative things about her, but not about Obama.

There’s a great quote who might want to consider, “A woman has to be twice as good to be thought of as half as competent as a male, but luckily, that is not difficult.”

What about us??? Rhode Island Primary is March 4 too. Just kidding, I realize our what, delegate count is nothing compared to Ohio & Texas.
Bill’s role is to sit down and shut up!

The conservative talk show hosts are making fools of themselves.
As a Past conservative I am embarressed by their behavior. McCain
had enought sense to stop the stupid derogatory remarks by a
supposed supporter. Good for him!!!

@Jeff- LOL i definately agree Hillary will win, don’t forget her evil glare and her cackle

cooper your hair is fantasic.

im so glad that picture of erica is back.

I didnt know luddites believed in getting haircuits!

Bay, Cunningham, Limbaugh and other so called Republicans might need to take note. I like other Americans are tired of supporting a party set on defeat. I like McCain because he is campaigning on the issues and not name calling. Americans want a president who will work w/ others who do not always agree. Not someone who blindly follows Conservative or Liberal directives.

Why would’nt McCain apologize it is a McCain Rally and his name is associated with it. As far as going against the media I would prefer a candidate that goes against the media, not a media controlled candidate.

Anderson, I like the hair cut too!

Bull-corn! Roland! Lewis was beat-down and you know it. Come on, I saw the interview and the way he appeared was shameful! This is an American hero and it was very clear that he has been browbeaten by the African American community into changing his support.

Shauna, endorsements have always baffled me a bit. Would a big name backer be enough to win your vote, or is it more important that you agree with him/her on the issues?

Oh, that picture of Erica is too funny.

Anderson, I think secretly you like Erica’s old mullet haircut, which is why you keep teasing her about it! LOL!

Seems a little ridiculous that Cunningham sounds like he hates everything John McCain stands for when he was endorsing him not two days ago.

Hillary can’t run a country~she can’t even run a good campaign.
She should consider leaving while she still has some public respect. I think she would have to win all remaining primaries by 60% to catch up. Impossible. Tuesday will be a big day for Obama. And he has campaigned well and deserves a nomination.

Wow, does that guy Cunningham look like Howdy Doody or what? About as smart as the puppet too.

Anderson, is it me…or does anyone else find it irritating that McCain freely uses the phrase “my friends” in his comments? He says it so often that it just doesn’t ring true.

Fabian, good point about defection. A stright endorsement is one thing, but when a well-known delegate changes his mind it sends a strong message.

I worked with Bill Cunningham for about 7 years in Cincinnati. I think it’s hilarious that he’s getting national attention as that is all he ever really wants. He is a showman to the point where a majority of what he says is B.S. that is meant to get a rise out of people. He will talk about this until he’s blue in the face as long as people will listen. Republican’s are missing the point. It shouldn’t be about the OPINIONS of a few men whose income’s rely on ratings. The only thing Willie and Rush ever want from you is your attention. McCain wants your vote…listen to him. Hooray for a candidate who actually tries to limit the amount of dirt thrown in a run for office.

Negative campaigning is not working on Obama - this guy is different…very poised and sooo relaxed! BIll cunningham you are backing on the wrong tree here!

LOL Erica! That lion mullet will never get old!

Big names dont mean anything to me…I dont care what big names do I am more interested in what the average person does they dont live in a world where they dont have to worry about the things I do..

As a follow up to Hillary’s first question comment. It was obvious to me last night as Hillary was being asked about Putin’s succesor that Obama did not have a clue as to who he was. One could almost see the relief on his face that Hillary was asked first. To me it was clear that the question was asked to trip her up and I am a republican!

And a good evening to all… Bill Clinton last week made TX overtly into a must-win (from the back of a pick-up truck…) and Chelsea Clinton repeated this. DO we need to define “win”? Is it enough for Sen. Obama to pick up more delegates?

Let’s see…my opinion of roger clemens is that he is guilty. when he went in front of the congressional commitee and said what he did he incriminated himself. i don’t think there is any way to disprove that. with respect to the democratic debate last night i think while clinton came out and proved she was a fighter i think she lost almost nearly lost it and came off as desperate to find any kind of foothold to prevent this obama from gaining more momentum. i don’t think it worked. as everyone said, she didnt accomplish what she needed to. with respect to the races in ohio and texas, recent polls suggest obama is if not in the lead, close to breaking even but i dont think gallup polls are really a good indication. we’ve seen time and time again obama heading into a state with a seemingly sizeable lead and at the end of the night obama has lost to clinton. i think it will be interesting to see what happens. political campaigns are always dirty and it will only get dirtier as the race progresses and we push towards november.

Good one Anne. No, it’s not just you.

What Poor planning for whoever planned that drill.

I’m totally mystified by David Gergen’s comment about McCain’s comment on Cincinnati Talk Show host. I generally admire David and have since his Newhour appearances with Mark Shields. However, why he wouldn’t support McCain’s effort to stop the talk show host’s garbage comments seems totally out of character for him. Enabling that kind of talk is just what we DO NOT NEED is this country. Are you just too tired, David?

Namaste’ Ann

Erica,
According to some Super-D’s they should make the choice for us because they know better. Geraldine Ferarro!

Anderson,

All three candidates talk about programs they will provide, health care, college tuitions, etc. yet they know none of it can happen with the financial (almost bankrupt) situation this country is in. Why don’t you call em on it because they cannot answer a question like that honestly? Just keep em honest!

Anne, i agree. I have been “my friend-ed” to death. it is annoying and i’ve noticed it long ago. i figure he’s trying to be like reagan. he used that alot.

Erica, me toooo. I never liked when a celebrity make their claim on a show. I believe that influence people in the wrong way.

Erica - I would hope that people would choose based on the issues supported, NOT the backer(s). Unforutnately, I think many feel it’s easier to follow the big names then it is to do the homework and choose wisely. Very sad…

I don’t care if you are a conservative radio host or not - really can’t we all play nice and say kind things to each other. Talk about the issues and not attack the person I say.

LOL that was a funny Beat 360 from your producer…

Anderson, Anytime you introduce a subject, I want to listen. Continue your honest and sincere questioning; including your personal humor and skepticism is VERY stimulating and not foreboding at all!

And yes, your haircut is superb!

Hi Erica and Anderson!

Thanks for the politics update. As for the steroids thing, why is this a congressional issue? Shouldn’t sports leagues be dealing with their players’ compliance to drug rules?

Erica, my mom loves your glasses and totally wants a pair… what brand are they?

I wish McCain would stop calling me his “friend!”

Erica: Endorsements are pretty worthless in my opinion. No one should base their vote on someone’s endorsement of one candidate over another. People should vote their for the candidate of their choice based on the issues that are most important to them.

hi everyone, this is my first time. i gotta say i am a huge fan of ac. i very much appreciate the work that you do. kevin i think hc tried to ruffle a few of bo feathers during the debate last night. . but he did not ruffle. hc obsession with words…denounce? or reject? is making me nuts. i think she was permanently scarred by her spouses statement some years ago, remember this “it depends on what you mean by is, it depends on what is, is”…

Erica, to answer your question, I have to agree with the candidate on the issues. Endorsements mean nothing to me. Just today I was reminded that Oprah had endorsed Obama. I had completely forgotten and couldn’t care less.

Yen Li - blogging all the way in Malaysia.. cool.. welcome to the conversation. Thanks for watching.. I traveled throughout Malaysia for a month or so after college. It’s a beautiful country.

About Clemens - am awaiting an apologyl This is how it works, you take the steroids, deny ever taking them, deny again, deny any chance you get to the mic, then finally apoologize to your fans and family and anyone one you ever disappointed…right Marion Jones?

I’m hope they decide to take a closer look at Roger Clemens. He’s just as bad as Barry Bonds and all the others, I don’t get what he thinks sets him apart?

I think Bill Clinton needs to take a step back and let Hillary shine. Perform the role of a supportive spouse - underlining the word supportive. Support is always behing the leader.

I can say this from personal experience. I have an extremely supportive husband and have achieved so much just because, he stays in the background when it is my moment. Same as I do for him.

Wow. It’s Pick on Anderson Day!

I’m a pledged delegate from the State of Alabama for Obama. Though my decision on who I was going to support was hard, in fact, I had planned on staying out of voting in this election, but I looked at all my options, and I was happy with who I chose. Now, I know many people are just now getting to know Obama, I had the pleasure of hearing him for the first time at a Town Hall meeting in Eatonville, FL with Sen. Bill Nelson. This was my introduction to him. Though he had been in the national spotlight since 2004. Some people think he’s not ready, but I’m ready for change. I’m a single mom with 3 beautiful daughters, and I think it’s time that my government worked for me.

Hello Anderson,
I’ve been watching the election coverage and it’s truely sad. I think CNN is for Obama what FOX News was for Bush during the last 2 campaigns. This is truely sad! When I saw the last debate..on another channel I listened to more criticism about Hillary then the length of the debate itself. Hillary doesn’t have a change, she’s dealing with African American’s turning on her…despite all that she’s done for them and other minorities…such as hispanics. She has to struggle against the media…which includes CNN and MSNBC….. This time around the “Fair and Balanced” news is actually and sadly coming from FOX!

anderson just loves that picture of you erica? lol
i think he’s jelous he can’t pull it off.

What’s in a name? A whole LOT if you dont want people to use it.
By the way, why does Barack not want people to use/ know that he has a muslim middlename?

By the way, my kid (10-yr old) daughter has a muslim-sounding lastname; she gets routinely checked at the airport, while I dont. So, dont tell me that names dont matter. That’s within this country!

Of course, as you go outside the country, a name matters a lot. Name is one of the filters. You are in the communication business, and I think you know what a filter is.

Someone had to have told him to chill out!! and I am glad he did!!

The defining moment of Tuesday’s Democractic debate came early when Sen. Hillary Clinton began to rant about being asked the first question at the debates and then sarcastically asked if Sen. Obama should be offered a pillow for his chair, mimicking the Saturday Night Live episode. I couldn’t help but to think how more dignified past candidates like Reagan, Bush 41, Dole, Gore and Kerry would never stoop to that. The pressure is mounting on Sen. Clinton and we’re seeing how she handles it…..not very well.

Leave Bill Clinton Alone. He’s a Very Smart Man.

Anderson (or someone), please tell me what the song is when you return from the break.

oh no, CNN international is interupting your program with breaking news - PM Thaksin of Thailand is returning to faces charges……
I am on leave today and I want AC360 back! I hardly have this kind of chances to watch AC live……

Anderson, where have you NOT been? Haha.

Oh Bubba, he made some mistakes with Hillary’s campaign, but ya gotta love him anyway!

So sad…down in S.E. Asia, 360 is only for an hour…not the 2 hours in the states

oh, you mean you didnt get any new quote from Bill Clinton, so you are still using the old quotes?

@Teresa; Hello fellow Ohioan! I don’t know that it has been all that clean considering all the accusations and innuendos that have been thrown around not only on the campaign trail, but during the debates. I haven’t seen a primary election this contentious since W was spreading lies about McCain! The media hasn’t helped either. Their angry attitude towards Hillary Clinton has made it difficult for voters to focus in on what is really important.

I have a lot of respect for Bill Clinton but I believe he should stay in the background and let Hilary make her way on her own, if one could say she’s on her own. I mean they were both in the White House, weren’t they?

So glad that they air your show here in Sydney - gotta have my fix!!

the thing i can’t understand about the whole steroids in sports thing is why is our congress worrying about this when there is so much more wrong that they need to tackle…why are they spending tax dollars on that and not other problems?

Roger must be prosecuted. We can not let our children think it is OK to lie to congress. Kids pay close attention to sports. We live in New England; our kids thought the Pats were a sure thing for the Super Bowl. When the Pats lost I thought the kids needed therapy. I was glad they learned the lesson that no outcome is set in stone. It is even more important that they learn no one is above the law.

Im not sure how well known Cunningham was by the main stream public, but hes certainly getting some fame now from all the stories about his comments being run on every major news network.

Cunningham clearly made the comments to provide innuendos about Obama being Muslim. Im glad McCain slapped him down as soon as he found out what happened…. it shows he has class, and priciples which he wont compromise.

Anderson wouldn’t it makes sense as shark populations decline only the most agrresive will survive, thus increasing attacks on people.

we are reaping more of what we have sown

Anderson, you may can find out if this is true or not, but I heard that Clemens requested to testify before Congress. If that’s true his lawyer should be disbarred. Shouldn’t Congress have more important things to do?

Anderson,
What do you think the chances are of McCain and Huckabee having a Lincoln-Douglas style debate before Tuesday?

Jim, I agree. None of them are talking about our economic situation. I believe they truly dont know what to do about it. We all know keeping our troops in IRAQ is not goin gto help the situation. So what is left?

Anderson, any chance CNN International could show the full 2 hours of your program? We only get to see the 1st hour in Peru

Hey Jo Ann, What is really important? Very curious.

Watched the whole Clemens hearing live on CNN. I have never seen a more obvious liar in my life. Even if Clemens hadn’t been so transparent, I’d be willing to bet on the guy who’s actually honest about himself.

mccain is being a big baby saying sorry for saying obama’s middle name,the press is making a big deal because they have to baby obama.He better get with the real world because if this hurts hes not ready to be president,hillary is the only one ready for what our world is going to endure.

Jason the 2nd Hours is a Repeat of the 1st Hour so you’re not missing anything..

Ed - i agree. Hillary’s complaining is an indication of her ability to cope.

The lumps she’s taking now are a walk in the park compared to what a Pres. has to deal with.

the flaw in the clinton campaign is that both clintons failed to find their voices. too bad the former president spoke out too soon and the senator teared up too late. whining about the press won’t fix the hole the clintons dug themselves into– hillary should start focusing on herself, not on obama and not on the press!

Namaste to you too Ann. Like you I admire McCain’s strength of charecter to stand up to him.

I want to see that picture of Erica again! you work that mullet! :o)

Hi Erica and Anderson and the production crew at 360,
It is really sad that people such as Rush Limbaugh are encouraging the young conservatives of American to skip out on Election Day simply because they did not get the candidate that they wanted. I sure am glad that I have a mind of my own and will still vote. Keep up the good work 360 and please do not start a daily Britney segment like other news channels, unless it is something really shocking but I really cannot think of what that might be.

Anderson and Erica, I’m beginning to appreciate how hard it is for you to blog, I’m at work myself and trying to watch and blog at the same time… a bit of a juggling act.

Isn’t the 2nd hour of AC usually mostly a rerun from the 1st hour? Unless there is some special

Who cares if Roger Clemens used performance enhanhcing drugs??? I mean really, dosen’t congress have more pressing issues to deal with???

Just Give Clemens a Lie Detector Test and end all this Crap! they are just wasting our money.

On the topic of endorsements, i really don’t think people should vote for a candidate b/c oprah or any other celebrity said too.
they are just people, their opinions aren’t any more valid than the people who live in your neighborhood. they just have better PR people

Roger Clemens is a liar and a cheater just like all the other steriod users in MLB. Come on guys, fess up and take your medicine like big boys.

I agree that Bill Clinton should go back to bringing out the differences in Hillary and Obama.

Vincent, what about Limbaugh? Man, this guy sounds like some sort of hate-spewing swampthing! I’d hope someone disinfects that mic every night.

ERICA HILL - re your blog to Shauna - an endorsement, no matter who the individual is, does not persuade my vote. I am voting on the principles and the candidates positoin on issues, and most heavily…their experience and what they have accomplished. I respect that Lewis switched to Obama because that is what his constituants wanted; but then, how about Kennedy and Kerry, should they switch because MA went for Clinton? Janet from LV, NV

The steroid scandal is important. But Congress has so much more to occupy their valuable time with. Move on please.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I am having a problem here since last night. As you know, I enjoy the
live blogging, but my computer is in my other room and the TV is in
living room. There is no way that I can run back and forth catching
up the live blogging. I watch the clock tickin’ until too late. You
may think it’s funny. Oh well….I’ll do my best.

Clemens, Schlemens….who cares? And I’ve seen “Sports Moms & Dads” that were just as bad if not worse than a lot of these athletes that get in trouble for one thing or another….bit of the pot calling the kettle black with their cries for his prosecution.

Wow, we have bloggers from Malaysia, Australia, Peru, and Canada tonight!

Anderson, you must be proud that you have such an international following! And we’re all blogging at the same time, all over the world! Good for you!

rebecca how can Hillary focus on herself when every one is focusing on a candidate who’s wife isn’t even proud of America?

If Clemens had simply apologized, and admitted his mistakes, this would all have gone away. It’s really very sad.

Hey Erica, You need to get a clip from the stupid Mole show, with Anderson in it — to put your haircut photo away for good!

Re: Clemens - who cares? I know steroid use shouldn’t be taking place, but why should congress get involved?

Mary, i disagree. Hillary is feeding you what you want to hear. She will not be a good chief in commander for the people and foreign affairs. I truly beleive, Obama will be the strongest in all three sectors, Finance, Foreign and Healthcare.

the hole clemmons thing bores me I find it along the lines of britaney spears…

I’m just curious: why is an athlete in front of a congressional hearing on taking drugs?

have we been through this before…back in the day it was allowed and even wanted by management…..give it a rest……its ruining the image of the sport…..LOL if that’s possible

Elisa….do you feel the same way about the super delegates? They are just people who’s opinions shouldn’t matter any more, but apparently they do…about 5 times more!

When will Roger Clemens realize that the truth will set him free? I mean seriously…

Hi Erica & Anderson!

Erica, cute pic of you as a kid! Loved the hair….like totally! Oh, smart move getting of Georgia b4 the water wars start. You’ll be safer and less thirsty up north but think of MI next time we’ve got lots of water!

Andeson…enough of the steroids in baseball already. Congress has way more important business to attend to (lest we forget Iraq! New Orleans! Economy! etc) and so should you guys! Leave the sports to ESPN. Is CNN short on cash? Time for you to get out of the studio and on location again!

You guys do great work so keep it up!

Thanks!

Clemens is a liar. But Congress is outside the lines on this one and wasting our time, money, and attention to serious issues.

Why not the NFL? Remember Alzado? The Raiders? North Dallas Forty? Come to think of it, Congress could use some HGH to strengthen their minds.

Sarah, Congress is dealing with bigger things than steroids, but for some reason the media is fascinated with this. We haven’t gotten any coverage of the FISA fight, which is a much bigger deal. I’m not saying Congress is great, but they’re not just dealing with steroids all day.

I second Sarah from Atlanta!! Who cares if they used these enhancing drugs, let the industry the athlete is in deal with it. Just like Tour de France, they have their own people that look into and take care of athletes that use drugs. I can’t believe we’re going to send someone fto prison for committing purgery about using performance enhancing drugs in baseball, but we’ll let a child molester get off on a plea deal.

I’m having a difficult time understanding why the government has gotten so deeply tied up in the Clemens case!! Seems like a great waste of time and money…

Does anyone really think Mrs. Obama isn’t proud of her country? Really? One clumsy moment.

Just my opinion - but if you’re dumb enough to swim with sharks, dont be surprised when you get chomped upon!

i’m surprise reality television hasn’t taken advantage of the steriod issue and done the case “the moment of truth style”
i think they are both lying

Come on Anderson, You guys on CNN have picked to death everything Bill Clinton has said pertaining to his wife’s campaign!! He was a great President and I don’t believe his comments have had anything to do with his own legacy. He believes in Hillary’s ability to lead this country in the right direction. He surely did. I believe Hillary is the only one to do it, and yeah experience does count. So do all of her wonderful accomplishment’s of the past 35yrs.

Bill loves his wife, right? Also he will be a good stay at home husband, in the white house. How lovely is that? She best drop that weight she has gained in her bottom if she wins the race cause Billy will be, more faithful as ever.

Let me get this straight everybody lied, but Roger. What would Andy Pettitte have to gain by lying? Clemens is a steroid user ( you can tell by the lack of definition in his muscle tone) and he is a liar. Not only that he approaches the nanny before giving her name to the government. What a role model for the kiddies!

that movie jaws trauma tized me

We love Bill Clinton in East Texas. Thousands came to hear him in the small town of Nacogdoches Feb 15, there was standing room only, they did a video feed to another room, and many were turned away. The crowd loved him. The media can say whatever they want and they control the news reports, but President Clinton secured enthusiastic support for Hillary in conservative red state Texas and we’ll give her our votes.
You’ve NEVER ONCE heard anyone complain that the media is biased against Barack or Michelle Obama. Wonder why?

Again, it goes back to this…why would McNamee be truthful about all the other players he named, but LIE about Clemens?

The guy with the sharks …. was he in a cage ? Swimming around with a bunch of hungry sharks in a feeding frenzy seems like a good way to win a ‘Darwin award’ :S

Roger Clemens knows he did steroids and should have told the truth from the beginning, now they will get him for perjury……

I agree Congress has no business investigating this when this morning’s headline was the possibility of $4/gallon gas.

Brian, you are 100% right..the fact that nobody talks about the NFL and HGH is laughable. It is basically where steroids was in 95′ (everywhere without being tested).

evening Anderson and Erica,
As a long time republican, I am sad to say I cannot support my party this time around, I believe Mcain cannot be trusted, he is not a change agent, he is “the same old thing” that is wrong with our government, I believe he sold his soul(campaign) to the devil(lobbists) back in the fall of 07, how else can you explain his comeback. And he says he will do what “HE” thinks is right despite what others(american people) want him to do or say. He is not the republican my granfather told me to believe in. I will vote for change this year, in all the races, national and local.

These shark companies have been asking for trouble. Throwing fish scraps into the ocean and then have people pay to swim unprotected in that same ocean makes no sense to me. I don’t know who is more guilty - the companies or the people who pay.

Good morning Anderson! It’s just after 5 am here in southern africa. Just wanted to say I enjoy the show and find the political race over there very compelling. I’m suffering from severe sleep deprevation from trying to keep up with the political tug of war over there. Keep up the good work!

@Eric, W