Recently the Hillary Campaign brought up some interesting points!
At this point, it’s no secret that the Obama campaign is in political hot water given the news stories of the last few weeks and is desperate to change the subject.
The ground is shifting away from them and their response?
First, disenfranchise voters - Prevent new votes in Florida and Michigan. Stop voting in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Oregon, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Kentucky, South Dakota, Montana, West Virginia and Indiana.
Second, peddle photos of President Clinton shaking hands with Reverend Wright less than 48 hours after calling for a high-minded conversation on race. Well, President Clinton took tens of thousands of photos during his eight years as president. Stop the presses.
Third, accuse our campaign of having something to do with Senator Obama’s passport file being breached, a reckless charge that has zero merit.
Fourth, continue attacks on Senator Clinton’s character in an effort to implement what the Chicago Tribune called a full assault on her ethics.
Fifth, stonewall the press: no tax returns, no state records, no answers about the inconsistencies in the Rezko story.
So it’s not a pretty sight - it’s all part of a pattern of just words.
Senator Obama talks about voter participation while actively disenfranchising millions.
He calls for high minded debates while practicing lowdown politics.
He promises a different kind of campaign while attacking Hillary’s character.
He promises transparency while hiding basic info and stonewalling the press.
It’s no wonder that Americans are coming to see that for all of his lofty rhetoric, Senator Obama’s candidacy is really just words.
It’s no surprise that Americans are expressing serious doubts about his ability to answer the 3am call.
It’s no wonder that top journalists are calling the Obama campaign desperate, saying that it’s amateur hour in Chicago.

Anderson,
I am curious why the fact that Obama lied is getting swept under the rug. On a personal level, aren’t you upset with him since he told you to your face that he was not at the sermons and a few days later, he tells the world that he was at the sermons?
I suppose reporters are used to that but I would like your personal take on that.
Thank you.
KDH

Dear Mr. Anderson I find it had to understand why thier is a big problem seating the Florida delacate .Since the florda Govener and the people that control Florida and changed the voting date are republicans pass the law that changed the voting date .They must have understand that they cause the problem . I think that they new this would change the rules of the DNC. the people of Florida had know say in this problem. I’m a independent but think they new what they were doing when they vote in house and senate. tyo change the date this was a conflict to control the out come of the voting sytem in this conutry.
please see if this was done for that reason

Thank You

First question for Mr. Cooper:

Why is Roland Martin parked in all the CNN program doing all the spin for Obama all day long? Why doesn’t CNN just give him his own show?

Second question:

When is A360 going to offer HRC the same warm and positive 2 hours of coverage as it did for Obama last week?

Thanks.

Can we get another perspective(other than Michael Ware’s) on what’s happening in Iraq? Ware’s version sounds suspiciously one sided, as if he was somehow impacted by McCain’s visit.

Good afternoon, I hope that your Easter was an enjoyable one. I wish that the negative spins would stop, the American people can see the truth of what is taking place. Obama’s campaign needs to says anything they can to put him in a positive light again. I do not know if that can be done, to many questionable things are following him. They once claim that the Clinton campaign had to much baggage that would bring a negative feel to the White House. Sen. Obama and his camp need to realize that the questions that the American people have about him, not only could have negative consequences for the White House, but also in the eyes of other countries. As for Richardson’s endorsement, I feel that this was only a political play on his part, it is very interesting how this came right after he had learned that Florida was no longer in play for a re-vote and that it is not looking good for Michigan. I feel that he did this so that he could have a position in the White house again. If he had done this because he felt that Obama is the right candidate he would have endorsed him long before now. I feel so bad for the thousands of families who have lost their loved ones in Iraq, this war should not continue much longer. It is time that the candidates focus on what this country needs and stop the nit picking.

I know the media wants to keep this race going, it is good for ratings, but have some integrity here.

When this race started it was not a race for big states, it was not a race to see who could get more nasty it was a race for delagates. That’s it that’s all.

All other spin is either Hillary or the media wanting some excuse to team up the country and keep it divided for the sake of ratings. Shame.

I agree with Roland Martin and that listening to the full sermons of Rev. Wright helps put the excerpts into context. I wish I could listen to or read the full sermon regarding Clinton and her lack of knowledge on what it is like to be called a “N_____.” I would also like to ask the question “Is this a sermon a parent, black or white, would want their child to hear?”

Obmama says he is the candidate for change, the candidate who can bring unity to America, and that we will need future generations to really see the change. Where children in the congregation when this sermon was given? Where his children there? It’s hard to imagine that children, listening to Rev. Wright sermons on race, are going to hear a positive message on race relations.

what’s on my mind today is this…I am truly sick and tired of hearing these clips played. And i am not happy about the way CNN is down playing the fact that when his sermons are played in an ENTIRE fashion..it does indeed change some of the minds of people who would still like to believe in Sen Obama, but are afraid to because of this distorted view they’ve been given. I call CNN out in specific because i do not watch(nor do I want to) any other news station or its affiliates. Mr. Martin has attempted to do what needs to be done, but has fallen short apparently. I would like people who are undecided or who needs light shed on this to go to Youtube for themselves..search under FOX LIED for Wright..make your own judgements.. then put it to rest..if the media will let us..I really do hope CNN post THIS one this time.. i am not trying to be ill-willed towards you Anderson you are not alone in this conspiracy.. i just want my say..Thank you

Bill Clinton is coming to West Lafayette, Indiana tonight. I plan on going. Should be interesting to see what he as to say about everything that’s been going on… if anything..

America loves a train wreck. I hope you all also
do something on Detroit mayor Kilpatrick. it seems
like another week another political soap opera.
” I make my living off the evening news just give
me something I can use people love it when you
lose they love dirty laundry.” Boy Don Henley is
dead on.

I hope this is the week that we finally close the chapter on Rev Wright…For Hillary and Obama I humbly suggest that you both stop trying to destroy one another and seek a consensus that puts the democratic party on the path to victory in November……For the press, stop acting like vultures and use your pulpit to build a better nation….for those people dissing Bill Richardson for supporting Obama….look at yourselves, you made a decision too and no one is beating you up over it……politics only smells worse when we get closer to it. After this is said and done, who will really want to stand up and lead this nation….only the crazy and the extremely vain.

Bill Richardson’s endorsement of Senator Obama looks to me like a desperate attempt to ensure that he (Bill Richardson) remains in the limelight so he can get his message across — whatever that message might be — other than peace, love, and “can’t we all get along,” — as I, for one, am not sure he has said much of any substance as to other issues during the debates or elsewhere during his campaign. It also looks like an attempt, let’s hope an unsuccesful one, to positon himself for a possible vice president nod if Senator Obama is the nominee. I say unsuccesful because I, for one, certainly do not want two men in the oval office with their heads in the clouds! Oh — I almost forgot — I am still waiting for Senator Obama to apologize for his divisive and offensive remark about us “typical” white folks. I guess its okay for Senator Obama to nullify all the hardwork that white folks, like myself did, during the civil rights movement, which, I believe helped to get him where he is today. Am I still offended — yes! Did he explain the remark away — no!

Moving in the right direction, but seriously, let’s move off the who said what about who and back on the issues. How about some serious comparisons between Hillary/Obama and McCain on healthcare? How about a non-sensational, professionally reported version of “Sicko”?

Good Morning to All,

I would like to ask that why the mainstream media do not mention Hillary’s and Bill’s attempt to move the party to right and to a more conservative place. I was also wandering why on earth she did not support her fellow democrat who was under the attack of FOX republican attack machine of Insanity and Colmes. She lost all the credits she had among the democrats like me. Time to drop out for her, otherwise she will not have chance to run for the senate again in NY.

Mr. Palmer,
You asked whats on my mind so take no offense in this, but how many stories are we going to see between now and June on the delegate race. We all know Hillary doesn’t have enough pledged delegates and must rely on the super delegates and the same goes for Obama. No matter which cable news network you watch, we get the same commentators saying the same thing about the delegate count. Seems to me like the media is just spinning their wheels trying to fill up air time with the same story line. I love politics but repeating the same story line day after day is a real turn off. Thanks and have a nice day and tell Anderson he makes a real bad soccer goalie!!

Something I have noticed in the polling results that might make an interesting story. Every Monday, we seem to have new polls showing a bump for Hillary Clinton. The polling sites I frequent really show this factor for every week except the first week in March (TX and OH primary week). I first noticed this over the holidays when Clinton led, but a late poll in IA showed that Obama had a lead the day before the caucus. I suspected that since Obama tends to get support from more affluent and younger voters, that his voters would tend to travel during the holidays, and be less likely to be home for polling. It seems to me that this dynamic also tilts weekend polls. Almost every Monday poll shows Hillary closer than she is on Thursday or Friday. Perhaps her voters are more likely to be home over the weekend. That’s why I always try to weigh the polls for at least a week before jumping to a conclusion every Monday when a new poll comes out. It appears to me that the type of voter each candidate appeals to, will influence their “best day” for poll results.

Why not think about talking about the delegates in a way that makes sense? The 2025 number that keeps getting mentioned is a simple majority of ALL delegates, super and pledged. The media keep presenting it like that number is JUST pledged delegates, and it’s not.

Also, let up on the Reverend Wright stuff unless you’re going to spend an equal amount of time talking about McCain’s religious wackadoos, Ron Parsley and John Hagee; or Clinton’s religious wackadoo, Doug Coe. The only reason this is a story is because the mainstream media have made it one. There’s no attempt to show Rev. Wright’s comments in context, even though the videos are widely available on Youtube.

I’m one more patently biased story from boycotting CNN and all of its sponsors, and doing everything I can to get others to do the same. You’re supposed to be journalists. Why not try some journalism? You might like it.

Answering KDH… First let me say I do understand the confusion but Obama has made it clear he was not present during the 3 sermons which have been aired though the loop and by the media but was there when other controversal sermons were made. I would guess those controversal ones were nowhere near horrific as those we have seen on the air. I hope this answers your question.

Now as an Obama supporter I am confused on an issue in regards to the fact that it was said she had to win Ohio and Texas to have a chance or to stay in the race (well she won Texas but also lost Texas in regards to delegate count). Is this why the race has become even closer and more of a fight? I will say I was on the edge as to weather to vote if Obama wasnt the nominee but with all the negativitiy and what I would call childish behavior and changing the rules as you go has done more harm IMO if she were the nominee.

Would it be too much trouble for CNN to post where you can participate in all these polls the media keeps refering to as I would be interested in participating. I am one of those who as suggested by those polls should be a Hillary supporter. I am a 39 white female and my husband 40 white male contract worker.

I have done tons of research and its to the point that my husband and children look at me as one who knows more about politics than some of the media. Its as you say “what were they thinking” I tend to say that alot due to which media comentator I am watching. I applaud the fairness of CNN as well as MSNBC. I tend to laugh and yell more of “what were they thinking” when I am watching FOX .

Austin Texas
Obama 08

JUST TO BE CLEAR: Obama did not lie. For the umpteenth time he has been attending the church for 20 yrs but was not present at those particular sermons we keep seeing OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN- Geez people get a grip-

To answer KDH - I believe Senator Obama told you that he wasn’t there for those particular sermons but that he had heard him say other things that he did not agree with. I also saw on your show where some of the political analysts said that the sound bytes that were played did not give the true story of what was said. An example of this is about the chicken coming home to ruse - the Reverend was made a quote given by someone else. Maybe people should hear the more of or the whole sermon. As I see it we need to get about doing the business of the Democratic Party - electing a nominee.

I am so over the Clinton - Obama coverage. Enough already! A couple of decades back one NY radio station pledged to play no more Bee Gee records. What a relief that was- this is the same. Could you please have a ‘No Clinton Obama news day?’

TS
Westport CT

For the life of me, I can not figure out what is wrong with all you reporters, and your mission to bad mouth the democrates. If there is any hope for the future of this country, it lies with the democrates. war, health care, education, housing, quality of the food we eat, gas prices. The great American screw is going on. Lets talk about what has been going on in this country for the last long 8 years, who has benifited and who has not. I don’t care who the democratic canidate is, they have my vote, along with all my fellow democratic friends. (and there are alot of them, be very afraid)

Afternoon Anderson, I am really disappointed with Governor Richardson’s decision to indorse Senator Obama, I’m anxious to hear what James Carville has to say, I wonder Anderson if the Governor was promised a little something in return for his endorsement, Oh well, I guess we will see. As far as March Madness goes my fighting Texas Aggies were eliminated on Sunday by UCLA, better luck next time.

Okay, taking a little break here and paint a bigger picture here. Democrats, let’s do something intelligent so that we don’t get a third Bush term. Let’s stack all of the delegates up and give them to Al Gore, put Barak in as VP, let Hillary do what she does in the Senate, and let’s have a sixteeen year Democratic run to clean up the mess the last eight years has produced. Barack, you can get all the experience you need working with Al as VP and you’ll have sixteen years to do it…..Al, your country, not just your party, needs you! I know everyone is saying, “Where’s that lock-box now???” Oh, and let’s not forget the war and the planet in the meantime!
rk

I have said all along that the democratic party thought this race would not go past the first “Super Tuesday”.They thought the mess with Fla. and Mich would not make a difference as well as the “Super Delegate” mess.The old government in Washington are scared to death of the changes Obama would bring about.They are into a “no win”situation now as whether to steal the nomination from Obama or to face the much needed changes that Obama would bring about.In the mean time the democrats are putting McCain into office.Suits them right.

Does anyone else feel like they have had it with American Politics? Never before, in ANY election, was so much attention given to the PRIMARIES. You’d think this was the actual elections, rather than just the candidate selection process. With the war in Iraq reaching critical mass, is this the government, and media’s, attempt to distract Americans from the horror show Iraq and the entire MIddle east is becoming? Add to that the disgraceful way Howdy Doody Dubya is acting: He knows his term is over, everything he made a mess of someone else has to clean up. I don’t hold ONLY Dubya responsible, nothing he did was accomplished without Congress looking on, and most times assisting. America’s political system is crumbling under it’s own inner rotted, scandal laced weight. Sadly, it’s going to take the economy with it. Pundits should be screaming over this like a Red Bull twitchy James Carvell, ranting about conspiricies and plots by whichever wing they don’t support.

another week, another distraction. when are we going to talk about issues with the Presidential candidates?!

How come James Carville did not call Ted Kennedy a Judas? It seems the old friends of the Clintons are a little smarter than the Clintons thought.

Im sick of hyperbole on this blog such as “Ozzy, nyc” saying ‘Hillary and Bill are attempting to move the party to the right’. If someone is going to make broad statements such as this, give specifics please?

First thanks for posting more of the sermon online so I can read for myself and form my own opinion, now please play more of that on television instesd of the fiery two minute snipets.

I’ve witnessed the pastor being labeled as unpatriotic and racist for the statements, but if you look at the words of the statements they are mostly factual. This country is controled by rich white men. America has been indignant in it’s foreign policy, we have an imperialist attitude and it breeds resentment. Even the AIDS comment, the hosts and guests on these shows act like it’s below America’s moral compass, look at the Tuskegee experiments, or the small pox infected blankets to kill off indians. It’s speculation but please don’t act like it couldn’t be the truth.

One more thing, people ask why have the Black Value System. When Africans were brought over here as slaves, their languge was destroyed, their culture was destroyed, their history was destroyed. A black person today couldn’t tell you his origin (Angola, Zambia, or Nigeria) as a white could; their last names are not even their own they are that of their slave masters. Values are passed down with language, history, and culture; so what’s wrong with having a value system that attempts to progress thier people in a country that has historically tried to hold them back?

Anderson,

Why did you not remind Obama on the fact that he claimed he was no where in church when his pastor spewed out the venomous sermons to condemn America, then in his speech a few days later he seem to be admitting that he indeed was in church when his pastor gave the sermon.

What is it hat makes programs like yours and CNN so timid to confront Obama with the truth. Are you guys afraid that you will be tagged with the label “racist” just like Ferraro was?

What is going on?

The problem with Hilary is not that she is a Clinton. It is because she is using Bill’s old team. So though she tries to come across as an individual on the verge of taking America forward, Hilary is actually walking in the same footsteps as she did 15 years ago. Only difference now is that Hilary Clinton is seen as the woman in charge as opposed to the woman behind the man who was in charge.

Obama is at present coming across as a bit slow in interviews but great during big speeches - but he needs to be quick on the game when being interviewed - as this is where the stuttering and slow responses can be viewed as him being un-sure, and unprepasred.

Anderson,
Would it be possible to ask everyone in CNN that reports anything about Hillary or Obama to state who they support during their introduction or when reporting.
(i.e. We welcome our CNN analyst and Obama supporter Mr. John Doe…)
This way, your listeners are not fooled as to thinking that this person is supposed to be a fair CNN Political Analyst and not an Obama spy.
I love watching your shows but, I get mad when a reporter is supposed to report something about Hillary Clinton (good or bad) and ends up glorifying Obama. What gives!!!
Perfect example would be that fool Martin dude…

As many have said, lets get back to the issues and I do think the campaigns are getting very ugly from BOTH candidates. Seems democrats are only saving the republicans money by trashing each other nationally.

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion…but I find concerning all this hate and resentment supporters express for the opposite candidate…when on the important issues…they are basically on the same page.

If the democrats really want to win…they have to start working as a team instead of seeking individual interests.

Bottom line is that they are wasting time trying to win a race…that is far from guaranteeing a win of the presidential election. The toughest fight hasn’t even begun…

Can anyone tell me why news like the torture and murder of a mentally diabled pregnant woman in Mississippi is going unnoticed nationally while we are still taking about Rev Wright? Where are our priorities?

Carville… mmm… I don’t know if I can bear to hear that pitt bull Pontius Pilate speak about Judas.

well personally if i had a friend like richardson , judas is too kind. im still betting that richardson will be asked by obama to take the vp position…….i can only see him making this move for his own political gain…….what about someone else? he should have said what about me for president…….what a child…..i have no idea why nm elected him

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KDH,
You (and others who make the same false argument) are intentionally mis-quoting what Obama said in his speech on race. In the speech, he never said he was present during the sermons played on the video clips all over the internet. He simply said he had been present when Rev. Wright had made comments that could be considered controversial. Obama was asked to clarify and he did. So there is no “lie” to cover up. There is no story there. If you want Anderson or anyone else at CNN to do a negative story on Obama, please pick something legitimate.
CAC

360,
Please follow-up on this. Hillary is calling for a summit to deal with the foreclosure mess, but one year ago Obama proposed that very thing! His letter is posted on his website.

I want to know where Vicki Isleman is, since the media likes to sensational news about democrats only I think we the people have missed the piece ran on Mccain and Vicki Isleman, time to stop the biased reporting and get to the bottom of this. Also is Mccain having an onset of alzhiemers, he seems to need correction from Lieberman twice last week and also he has made the same error of confusing al-queda and Shia Iran as partners on four occasions already, get on this medical records so we know.

I believe Obama will be one of the greatest presidents that ever lived.

I don’t think that any of this coverage about Obama and Wright makes any difference at all, about anything, in particular “how” Obama will run this country. So what difference does it make in regard to what anyone’s pastor has to say? I might be concerned if it was Obama up there making the “God Damn the USA” speech but it wasn’t him, it was somebody else who is not running for president. That is the only significance. I’m a typical 56-year-old white guy who understands what is really important.

Hillary is trying her hardest to polarize, divert, and dissect, the Democratic Party. If super delegates snatch Obama’s candidacy from him, every democrat I know, including myself, will vote for McCain. In particular if Mitt Romney runs with him. I don’t think pollsters are considering that enough when they analyze electability.

Obama could then run again in 4 years, and maybe by that time, America will grow up just a little bit more.

Let be honest! Could any body but a Black person get away with having a relationship with a racist, then run for president. They play the race card the minute you say anything a Black person disagrees with. Could a candidate who had a relationship for 20 years with a racist be president? Wright can be heard arguing that HIV-AIDS was a U.S. government plot to wipe out “people of color,” and that God should “damn” the United States. When that image is juxtaposed to Wright’s outbursts comparing the United States to the Ku Klux Klan, among other things, voters will wonder if they misread Obama and his true character, he said. Obama because his political success is built on his image as a uniter and almost messianic figure who eschews divisive strategies, this shows a totally different person. As a Hispanic I could understand the racism part, I’ve been discriminated by both Black and White people. But I love America and would never associate with any body that hated America. No matter what good you do for people, if you preach hatred then you’re a racist. Obama could never, should never be elected president of this country. As a father I would never introduce my daughters to preaching of hate.

David Proud Hispanic American, Veteran

Bill Richardson held off on his decision as long as could, many of the Clinton former ‘friends’ are no longer close friends…
As a reporter, a good reporter that you are, I am sure you know this.
It’s their way or the high way, there is no give and take with them, no compromise, a very very tough crowd. Hence, the Clinton Machine.
Bill emtiped for Change, for the candidate who is calm, cool and upfront, brings something different to the table. Not perfect, but still presidential. I do not understand all the buzz talk about Richardson state being won by Clinton, and therefore Obama being a flip flopper with the going with voters voices. Clinton lost in Maryland, Minnesota and Maine(just to name a few)by double digits…and has more superdelegates from those states than Obama. How come no one from CNN talks about that…but jumps all over Bill Richardson for his choice of endorsing Obama and Clinton only won by 1%!
I just dont get it… I just dont get it…

Carville is right. Richardson is a fare weather friend who goes where the wind blows. He used the Clintons to get ahead and he will use Obama to get a position. I guess birds of a feather flock together. Seems that Obama and Richardson are suited for each other neither one can make a commitment.

The endorsement by Richardson is for political purposes only. There is no real loyalty in politics, unfortunately, though there should be. That’s what forming good relationships with others is all about. People who were close to the Clintons aren’t jumping ship for no reason. Obama’s promising them something so that they will do it….and sooner or later that will backfire on Obama. It’s a virtual guarantee.

It’s also very intersting to see that Obama has surrounded himself with many of Clinton’s previous advisors. Had she kept her own advisors, Obama would be nothing but a distant memory. Any particular reason for why he has so many of her previous advisors….other than the self-serving answer of “they like me best”? No, what happened is that Obama made some backroom deals with her advisors and then went to town. Does anyone know that Hillary was Obama’s mentor, gave him money and put on fundraisers for him so that he could get elected to the Senate….and then he backstabbed her by running against her?? Even Hillary has stated that she would not run against her own party, and hasn’t. While it’s true that anyone can run for office at any time, HE’S actually the one who is causing problems in the party by choosing to run right now in the first place. And does anyone know that Obama engaged in unethical behavior, which prevented his opponent’s name (in Illinois) from being listed on the ballot….and of course Obama won that election. Anybody noticing a pattern here??? Betrayal, corruption, lies, oppression of others, ethics issues,…????

Whoever comes out with most delegates should be nominated. Obama & Hillary both are good. But, I do not like Hillary trying to bend the rules in Michigan & Florida or playing politics of bad mouthing Barrack. Barrack has already shown that he has superior judgement & has been a fine Gentleman. There may come a time for Hillary to concede & she should gracefully do so. Keep in mind Al Gore. If he gets drafted, I believe he will be a Great President.

Hey MPM in CA

You must not be an AC360 or CNN regular. It is well known that Roland Martin supports Senator O’bama in his run for president.

Unfortunately it seems neither candidate will take the high road anymore.

It makes me laugh when I hear people say that Clinton is splitting up the party because she won’t drop out. This is exactly why states like Florida and Michigan wanted to move up their primaries. They wanted to have a voice in the election of the delegates before people started saying that the race was already over.

And by the way, what is wrong with having a brokered convention. It all seems pretty interesting to me.

I’m always so surprised to see how many Americans spout out who they vote for. Many Canadians see this as a private matter like your salary or your age. The thought of standing in a room and publically stating who you support seems really unusual.

CNN is making a lot of Hillary supporters mad when they are continously negative with Hillary and Positive w/ Obama no matter what. Obama is always asked the soft questions and he still steers off the subject. Hillary has a lot of supports too. It is really tit for tat here. So I would suggest CNN to keep the possiblity of losing viewers in the future would be a little more Hillary friendly as they are Obama lovers.

Senator Obama has stated that he believes those who vote for Senator Clinton as the Democratic candidate for president in the primaries would vote for him if he became the candidate in the presidential election, but, some who vote for him in the Democratic primaries would not vote for her if she became the candidate for president. This statement has very disturbing implications.

This statement implies that Senator Obama believes that those who vote for Senator Clinton want a Democrat to be our next president. It implies that he believes that some who vote for him in the primaries want him to be our next president, but don‘t necessarily want a Democrat to be our next president.

This statement implies Senator Obama believes that voters who vote for a woman in the primaries would vote for a man if he became the Democratic candidate for president, but some who vote for him in the primaries would not vote for a woman if she became the Democratic candidate for president.

The implication that some who vote for Senator Obama in the primaries would not vote for Senator Clinton if she became the party’s candidate for president is that he might not support the party’s presidential candidate if it is not himself or that he would not have enough influence with some who support him in primaries to get them to vote for the party’s presidential candidate. All the other candidates from both parties have stated that they would support the candidate of their party.

With the implications that this statement has, and there are others besides those mentioned here, it is surprising that it was not scrutinized more carefully before it was said. To me it shows inexperience and poor judgment, ironically coming from someone who claims superior judgment.

As I have watched the drama of this 2008 presidential campaign, I’ve
once again been struck by6 the state of the media industry in the USA.
I’m accusing the media of throwing fules on the fires of this campaign.
The media is perpetuaitng the hype that has made these campaigns
veer from the main points which is that in spite of our racial problems
Americansociety as we know it is in deep trouble. As bill Moyers
laments, the media has really become the servant of the corporate
interest- and any self respecting journalist( as opposed to a sensationalist) ought to really be ashamed. Journalism used to be
a vechicle for truth and justice. Now its - well and handmaiden of
corporate interest. Clearly corprate America has a vested interest in
the outcome of this election and they are making it known.

Frankly, I only wanted to read these blogs to see how others respond to you. I used to love watching your show before the election news took over. I really thought you were a fair minded reporter and found your topics to be very interesting, educational and entertaining. However now I can’t seem to breeze past your show without seeing something about Obama being mentioned. Its so transparent who your choice is. But not everyone supports Obama as President, obviously. It would be so nice to be able to switch to your show and see a non-biased piece on the Presidential candidates every once in a great while!

So does James Carville think Hillary is Jesus? Or would that be Bill? Or maybe James Carville thinks he’s “JC”?

MPM….what is funny is that if Obama was Clinton today he would be on the trail promoting Clinton because he would have no chance without breaking up the party…..but the Clintons don’t give a damn about the party…they give a damn about the Clintons……Hillary has overstep her boundaries alot lately…….and Obama has stooped alittle ….but to me it is a reaction to the kitchen sink……..for all you “Typical Whites” if you are offended you should check yourself……he is half African and half White…..raised by whites not Africans so…..explain to me what is the problem.? UUUUUHHHHHH
Ok I may have figured it out…..the one drop rule….in the racially injust south…..if you have one drop of black blood equal black no matter if the person is mullatto…..to me (I ain’t from the south) it sounds pretty recist to conform to that train of thought……so I wouldn’t ytake it too personally white people …….Obama was raised on an island…….he seriously considers himself part of the fraternity………if Clinton or McCain said this and their grandparents were Typical Blacks….it wouldn’t be a problem because with the only drop rule he or she would be black and everyone would feel comfortable with it………..so there it is he wasn’t trying to belittle whites he is realative in his eyes and no matter what we think….if you haven’t sat in his shoes ….it isn’t for us to judge
Obama08….PS check out the pastors whole speech…..I dont agree entirely but the man is less offensive than the U-tube has him………..God Bless everyone except Celtic fans

These comments from the Hilary and Obama supporters need to stop - (Judas comparisons now?) it is becoming so ridiculous! The nation wants a return to hearing the candidates in their own words debating the issues - 4000 now dead in Iraq, more home foreclosures, educational system in shambles, passport breaches, health care out of reach for many Americans, High Oil prices, immigration issues etc…..Both these candidates are good candidates and they are beginning to lose their way from the inspiring environment we had in early February. The Democratic Leadership needs to do three things:-

Pull the candidates aside and demand it be toned down and return to the issues
Find a solution for Florida and Michigan
Meet with Superdelegates so they can make a decision before July and focus on a strategy for the general elections in Nov

Im a mexican and yes maybe richardson made a bad choose but thats on him! For Mexican Americans and I hear alot of them in my days they insist that they will not Vote Obama so why does the Media continue to count us out of the chattter it seems it is still only a White and Black things which turns us off and makes us very very unhappy that you do not listen to our voices about who we will support in November and its not Obama!! and please we do not need roland speaking for us Latinos have a Latino who is strong in are communities speak for us ok!!

Hillary supporters cry for nothing……it all seems to common….she crys and she gets votes……talk to all the parents who have lost their children in Iraq or all the wounded soldiers who are missing limbs…..for weapons of mass destruction……to me these are people who I could stand whining……Hillaries gripes are about “I always get asked the first question”…….Shame on you Barrack Obama……..these things seem so simple to me……Hillary is a smart person…..and so is Barrack …….but she has had an ample opportunity to a nominated and she blew it……..kinda like George W…….I see resemblances…….they both blew it…….him with the war…..her with the nominee……finally I am glad the Obama camp showed the picture of Wright with Bill…….it is not to put Bill down………but it does show that this Wright character is no Farikan…….Farikan didn’t get invited to Bills prayer/I did Lewinski breakfast…….at the WHITE HOUSE……not everyone can get into the white house so maybe Wright made some foul comments but he is a staple in the chicago community….and they had him there for some good that he has done or just to use him to drumm up votes in the community……I don’t know…….but maybe thats why Hillary didn’t have much to say on the subject…..inquiring minds wanna know

I am glad that James Carville will be on tonight to give his perspective. I think he’s one of the best out there, and his insights are sorely needed in the debacle that has become this democratic primary race. I read an Op Ed piece in the New York Times this weekend that basically said the Dems were destroying themselves and were so caught up in the drama they didn’t realize what they were giving away. Rarely do I agree with a lot in the NYT, but this time I even forwarded the piece to a history professor friend of mine because the piece was so profound. Look at yourselves tearing into each other on this blog, tearing into reporters doing their jobs (whether you like their spin or not), and tearing into candidates none of us really know a whole lot about if we’re going to be honest about this. The candidates, their choices of weekly hoopla they want America to witness, and the lack of attention to the real issues all make for a massive train wreck on the democratic side of this race. The voters accelerate it along by joining in the mayhem. The media becomes the catalyst for disaster when they continue to cover issues for ratings instead of issues for the good of the country. And the Republicans laugh their way into the White House once again while the Democrats implode themselves due to party politics. Just my observations for what they are or aren’t worth.

David the war veteran …..we honor your service……you should have used your GI bill for the education….to love America doesn’t mean you have to agree with everything she says or does…..we have all been discriminated against……as an african American…..you noticed hoe there is a capital A in American……..because we are all Americans first……but reading…and the key is read ing it for yourself he (the Preacher) was Wright on everthing but the Aids comment…….so where is the hate…….on the race subject…..Latinos should talk……exploiting the system is in the genetic code…….name two significant contributions the latins have made to make a better America……latinos have piggieback the black man and I have no problem with that as long as they are appreciative….but I see no appreciation in those comments…..and for the Record he is half white….raised by whites ……it may be better if you read the whole sermons

Senator Obama joined the church of Rev. Wright 20 years ago. What church or religion was he before he joined Rev. Wright? Interesting question. One more for the smart people out there. If Senator Obama wins the White House, will Rev. Wright be a frequent visitor or permanent fixture. What a scary thought.

Could we get an update on the person who was involved in the massacre of the mountain gorillas in Africa? I thought there was an arrest. Would appreciate getting some of the details. Thanks

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

Illinois…lol aare you sure you are not talking about the “MAN”…….I see why the republicans hold office….because you can give a dummy a 40 second clip and he has already made a decision…….McCain have a nice presidency I am moving to Canada where they don’t claim to be a melting pot…….they just respect people for there differences..

I agree with Karen, but not so much with David.

My comment was that there is no place in politics for racism. David is right about not accepting a President “Preaching Hate” - but having some kind of personal religious association with someone who does or did preach hate, is none of our business unless these mindless comments start coming from a candidates themselves. We as a society should not judge anyone by what someone else does or says.

My agreement with Karen is that Racism, Religious Implications, and the likes have nothing to do with the business of making America a solvent proactive nation. Lets talk about what will take America and our citizens back to the path of peace and prosperity. About the issues and what can be done to see them to fruition.

Love you all,

Typical White Guy

Dear mr. Anderson,
i am a canadian very much interested in your politics, and from what I see, too many people are looking at Obama through rose coloured glasses. He,s very young and a smooth talker with no experience. And I agree with James Carvill of what he said about Richardson, He endorsed Obama for his own personal gain. Hillary is a very smart woman with a lot of experience, I would say give her a chance, and maybe Obama next time around.

You are not going to post anything that is not in favor of Obama.
CNN what is going on?…

Richardson is right to say the mudslinging has to end. Obama is only sticking up for himself against the Clinton slinging machine.

Richardson looks good for a VP candidate.

Carville is brilliant but obviously WORKING for the wrong candidate. Carville…………….. Hillary’s check is in the mail.

There’s a trainwreck about to happen in the Democratic Party and the name of that train is big OOOOOOOOObama. Obama’s collapsing in on himself, the hypocrisy of his rhetoric taking him down faster than he rose. Pledged delegates, popular vote, yada, yada. The whole process is now in question since Obama wants to disenfranchise Florida and Michigan voters. He’s a sham, a total sham. If the DNC doesn’t get its act together and support Hillary in her quest for a fair race, McCain’s a lock. And I bet alot of other Republicans will win in the Fall if we have to listen to Obama’s double speak for 7 more months if he get’s the nomination. We’ll be begging the Republicans to carry on their misguided ways rather than have to listen to Obama, the sanctimonious windbag for 4 years.

Skip in Texas

It seems like the campaign of change has already derailed; we have change in a way - same old politics just different faces. That’s probably all the change we are going to see.

If Anderson could steer the coverage back to the issues it would be nice - although I know the candidates have to cooperate by talking about the issues.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Why don’t we EVER hear ANYTHING about Hillary Clinton and her religious views? What is the Fellowship? Can someone please inform me?

Are there any Obama supporters that support a FAIR ELECTION? Who support a re-vote in FL and MI so the person with the Most Votes wins the nomination?

Please look into the Peter Paul vs Clinton law suit. Hillary should not be the nominee; she does not have the high road. Obama is by far the better candidate.

The Democrats have the Presidential Election to lose and they are selfdestructing with all the negative attacks coming from both sides.
I think James Carville is right on the nose regarding Bill Richardson’s Judas act on the Clintons. I thought Richardson who was coy about endorsind any candidate after the debates really surprised everybody
including his own constituents by endorsing Obama. I think he is an opportunist and fits James Carville’s metaphor of a Judas.
Obama’s Pastor problem is the Albatross around his neck which will be his defeat by Mccain . Obama’s 20 year association with an AntiAmerican , Anti white Racist bigotry which Pastor Wright loudly
proclaimed from his pulpit is even now being supported by his successor. Pastor Wright’s successor in the Church lauded Pastor
Wright with praises.

The Hispanic Vote is very much in the scales as a voting block.
It is obvious that Richardson (for his selfish reasons) opted for Obama positioning himself for the VP spot on the ticket…I very much doubt that Richardson can pull the Hispanic vote over to Obama in the coming primaries. For one thing the Hispanic Vote went to Hillary in California, Texas, Florida and even in Richardson’s home state of NM, which he disregarded in his endorsement of Obama.
Richardson’s sellout , Spelled Judas by James Carville is not only disloyal to the Clintons but detestable. NO One in History has ever liked a traitor, because they cannot be trusted to begin with, hence the Judas metaphor by James Carville, SO, Watch your Back Obama !

Hillary supporters getting mad? what a surprise…

Just think we we have to look forward to if Obama wins the white house- Dr. Wright occupying the Lincoln bedroom - How would you feel about that little news flash? Come on - you know that is the first invitation that will be sent out by Michelle.

The word , from a man who worked at Princeton when M. Obama was a student there, is that Michelle Obama’s thesis was a hatefilled racial diatribe. Anderson, can you get a copy of that paper? I am sure the country should see what she wrote.

Anderson,
Don’t know where else to post this, but check out any of the comment sections - where Obama is mentioned. In no time there is close to 300 posts! Mostly negative. This is new, this is not on any other blogs, TV media blogs, newpaper blogs, or internet. I could be wrong but I suspect you have a bunch of Republicans playing games, to throw a wrench into the game.
Not fair…but when have Politics…especially Republicans been fair.
I just dont like it. Cause I have always played fair, even when I am losing…just raised that way. What’s your take on it? Is it just my imagination? I dont think so.

If Drew Petterson thinks that it is lonely with out Stacey he shouldn’t have killed her! If the mayor of Detroit thinks he should not go to prison then he shouldn’t have had Strawberry (Tamera Green) killed. Thanks, Judi from Warren, Michigan

I would love to hear more about FL & Michigan- No candidate can win the popular vote without including FL and Michigan- if the party does not allow them to revote what will happen? The Obama camp can not say they won the popular vote because that would be a false statement. Hilary cannot loose the popular vote because not everyone’s vote was counted. Why don’t you report on this issue rather than of Rev. Wright or the Bosnia trip?

Thank you Cnn for finally putting up my post. I also wanted to say something positive about Hillary. I know she has many faults, but I have never in my life seen a women fight like she does. I give her a lot of credit. If she gets the Dem. Nom. and wins the general election and puts 50% of that energy into fighting for the American people this country will thank her. We really need a fighter in the White House, not someone with great speeches and way, way too many words. I just cannot get out of my mind Reverend Wright or the new Reverend Otis giving a Sermon in the Rose Garden, and William Ayers or Rasco in the Lincoln bedroom. That thought is just too scary for me. The walls of the White House would tumble. I just really hope America takes off the Blinders and sees the truth. Also CNN as I stated in my last post lets see some Hillary time on CNN already. Also CNN you really do need a new Political team — not one that is so-so-so in the tank for Obama. Tina Faye on Saturday Night Live was correct in everything she said. Another thing that really bothers me is many people that I know and talk to who used to be in the Obama Camp have stated if Obama gets the Dem. Nom. they will vote for McCain. I cannot believe how many people have said they do not want Obama in the White House. Ken from Michigan

Hillary “deceitful” Clinton would be further behind in the campaign if it weren’t for the lopsided coverage by the media. The media continues to hound Obama on Wright’s comments, which were taken out of context, while Hillary gets away with murder - undisclosed tax returns, Nafta, Whitewater, Bosnia trip to name a few. Unfortunately, America media is 70% of the reason why “The world hates Americans” - a country choked full of bias, racism, and hate against its own (Black Americans).