I just check the poll and Obama is probably having his best day today. Check realclear politics.
Also ‘if that signals real trouble ahead’.
What about McCain. It’s always Obama Obama Obama Obama.

My comments never gets posted never!!!!!!!!!!

hi anderson/erica/all - its nice to be able to join in the blog tonight…looking forward to watching the show as it happens rather than downloading the podcast…

Over 100 million dollars???? Man, now that’s some dough! To be honest, I could care less about how much money they made, I mean, I make a lot of money and I don’t care….

But yep, doing business is good…

Looks like a great show tonight!

*Anderson, Kelly Ripa was all over you and Renee Zellweger is after you too! Wow! Good decision btw, not participating in the awkward exercises that Kelly tried to make you do; you maintained your dignity. It was a very funny show! Gold star for you, Anderson!

Happy Friday Anderson and Erica! Looking forward to an action-packed show with the release of the Clinton tax returns (especially Bill’s connection to Dubai) and the Mark Penn/Columbia con

Hey AC, Erica, and bloggers, TGIF

I would never hold it against anyone for making a lot of money. It’s theirs and unless you can find some criminal reason they have it, I’d say good for them.

Hi Anderson, Erica and Bloggers!

Well I knew they had to have money but good grief 109 million over 7 years? Im lucky to live on 30k a year. How she can play the i understand card to middle income people is beyond me. Doesnt seem like shes had it too tough IMO.

Mark Penn should be fired as thats hypocritical with all that has happened and I still believe she does support NAFTA even though she claims she doesnt. Guess Bosnia misspeak is harming her still.

Whats up tolu. It looks like its going to be a good show, lots of new info from the candidates, especially Hillary, interested to see what is in there.

The Clinton’s making over a 100 million dollars does not surprise me. I got an email the other day from American Express Front of the Line about a dinner Bill Clinton would be at in Toronto and the minimum was like $150.00 so you know Bill is ranking in the money any time he speaks

It’s quite surprise that , in this country, politicians do not have to show any tax statement. In my home country, all politicians are required to show tax statement by law…

jacqui i totally agree lol

Did Anderson’s book bring in 30 million?

This is the candidate that state she is going to make “Affordable” health care mandatory and garnish our wages if we can’t afford her affordability.

good evening everyone

What is the suggestion - that the Clintons should not file taxes according to the same tax code as the rest of us? All former Presidents in recent years make big bucks for speaking engagements.

I don’t get where all the money comes from…is it personal income, money from funding given, where does that much money come from?

They need to go over her returns with a magnifying glass and a fine tooth comb.

And, Anderson are you wearing a blue or red tie? Haha, its blue on TV but red on the webcam =D

Anderson, you said candidates are not required to release tax info. Then why would voters care?

Honestly, it’s hard to surprise me, especially when it comes to politicians and money. What influenzes their actions really emphasizes the downward fall of the economic situation which leads to people putting doubt in the leaders that are supposed to be building trust as “primary citizens.”

I don’t care how much money they make as long as they aren’t affiliated with big oil and such in any way. Err, or are they?

Good evening Anderson and Erica! It’s Friday! Yoohoo!!

It’s interesting that Bill Clinton got that money from the holding company with ties to Dubai. Is is possible, or just naivete to think he did not know who was tied to that money?

The CNN computers are working tonight YEA!!!!!!!!!

Anderson,
I also agree with Jacqui too and you are funny!

His tie does look reddish. Ha

The Clintons are typical political people. What they say is not what they do.

The Clintons have given over 10 Million in charity which is around 10 % of their income.This is very generous on their parts and is in line with the caring and compassionate candidate Hillary is.

wow 30 million dollars in taxes alone.Years of medical school and residency and I’ll never make 1/1000th of that kind of income even if I was on call every other day!

thats about 348 times what my family has mad in seven years… interesting….
wow

The Clintons worked for there money, why is this an issue. Mccain’s wife is rich from a beer company so what. Obama wrote books too.
What does this have to do with fixing the economy, creating jobs and fixing the problems that face everyone today. Please get real when we see OB bowling and milking a cow and eating hot dogs and beer, how is that going to help people.Where is the plan.
Vote for Hillary and forget the rethoric.

thanks michael - its interesting to see how much money the clintons actually have but i didnt think they were ‘poor’ or even just ‘comfortable’ so cant say im surprised. it is a huge sum though but kudos to them… they should just have been more up-front with it all and not delayed. i like david gergen’s point…they do give back.

Am I the only who thinks that Warren Jeffs has the “ick” factor?

When I think about the atrocious things he has done, it grosses me out and makes me shudder!

Wait…a senator in NY makes 1M a year yet the President of the United States only makes 200K? Aren’t salaries capped for congress?

10% is what most religious ??organizations?? say is a good amount.

Thats a great point Gergen made, you have to consider how much the Clintons give back as well.

Since we now know how much the Clinton’s gave to charity and taxes, I would be curious to know how much Obama and McCain gave as well. Do you have that information?

Carl is 100% correct! This is NOT transparency.

Oh no not Carl!! Lets see what negative spin he can put on Hillary!!

G’day from Australia ! Just want to say that unfortunately, the Live Studio Webcam video can’t be viewed here in Oz… anything CNN can do about that ? Are all other international viewers finding the same ?

Tracey,
you are so funny!

I know that I’m not savvy when it comes to politics, but why is it such a big deal for the candidates to release their tax returns? Don’t we already know that they make alot more money than we do?

yeah Carly it was great.
*Anderson really should give his peop’s a head’s up when he is make an appearance on a funny show - ya hear that Anderson (ya know on your blog).
*Erica, you are also very funny & interesting. When are you gonna make an appearance on a talk show?

I agree. No transparency. I believe that they are hiding a lot, and they are hoping that it won’t come out until it is too late.

What does it really matter what the Clinton’s made!?

Cynthia, Ga.

You guys think is important for Hillary??? I mean, I don’t know, there’s gotta be more to it in order for I think for something to come out. But I will say is interesting though……

Fast comment
Why are we going after the Clinton’s on thier earnings? WHO CARES!!!
They work hard, make great money and donated far more I would say than most in thier income bracket…As well they paid thier fare share in taxes. Remember Obama and and the oh so small percentage he donated??? As a Canadian citizen we up north made far more money when we had a Clinton in the white house, and we are looking forward to making more when Hillary moves in.

I think it will be more interesting to see where the earmarks went and then compare that to the Clinton Foundation doner list.

I’d much rather my President make money and be financially well-off, than to end up in poverty. It sorta makes America look better to the rest of the world if the previous leader of the free world was able to participate in the free market. I say, good for them!

From what I understand the lecture circuit is very big business!

Carl is right. There is little or no transparency where the Clintons are concerned and there is every reason to believe that we’ll never know the truth about their finances or anything else.

You answered my question right as I was asking it- thanks!

Wow…Erica really brought some light in for McCain too, these numbers are astounding! I could only imagine…

Well Megan I didn’t want to pin hole anyone faith, especially my own.

GO HILLARY !!! - So you now have the tax returns - what can the obama group complain about now??
Looks like the Clinton’s give lots to charity! Much more so than the Obama’s - but - I guess that would be OK.
The new Polls are out - shows Clinton/Obama tied - so I guess she is doing well - maybe Obama should get out - For The Good Of the Party - Seems fair - right???? We would not want to drag this voting process out - let’s not count all the votes. IF the votes in FL & MI are counted - Hillary will win the popular vote. Obama knows this, so he now will play fair - he knows it will take these states to win.
Keep Up the Good Fight Hillary - YOU Can win!

Hillary’s tax returns will give Obama something else to whine about.

Good evening, Anderson! Happy Friday!

I don’t blame Hillary for not wanting to release her tax returns. People will always find something to hound her about even if she did no wrong!

Cynthia, Ga.

Anderson, ever notice how much richer all politicians are after they leave office vs. when they entered? It’s amazing how they can make thousands yet when they retire, get voted out, or whatever theyr’e multi-millionaires.

Anderson .. is Ralph Nader still running for President?

Erica, will we be seeing Anderson’s Live with Regis and Kelly antics on “What were they thinking?” tonight :P?

hmm… so the McCaines may be worth more than 100 million… is that as much as you Anderson?

Im in Texas and I feel that Ick factor with Warren Jeffs too. I think the worst was the waco situation since its so close to where I live.

Hey Anderson,

Ya Ya Ya, polygamy news!

The Clintons gave over 10 million to charity–no other candidate has been so generous. Why their income matters is beyond me- when you’re an ex-president, you command top dollar at speaking events, they all do. Other than the fact that the media loves a chance to read something into Hillary’s like and campaign that just isn’t there, I don’t know why this matters. Of course, CNN is leading the charge, as usual. What happened to “Keeping them Honest”, Anderson? Practice what you preach and start reporting this campaign fairly.

@Delaun: It’s not that they work hard for their money. It’s who gives them the money and why. If Hillary wants to be President, we need to know who may want something in return for their donation.

Wait a minute! We’re doing pix now? Hey, Anderson Cooper just what exactly are you up to? So now everyone is supposed to post a pic. Simon says…

Cute photo by the way. Have a good show.

Jacqueline, NY

I don’t get it…how can some people say that there is practically no chance for Clinton, while others say she has a better chance than Obama? I must seriously be confused, every time you think you get one strait, the newest polls come out and flip-flop your theory…

$109 million - wow! The Clintons are more than a tenth of the way to being billionnaires! With that kind of dough, I think it’s time for them to switch their registration to the GOP!

I think I need to write a book and speak to people if thats all it takes to make that much money seriously..

Molly

Its a lot easier to give $10 million when you made $109 million.

It looks like the Bush years have been good to the Clintons.

anderson why do you insist on refering to wrigth story whenever obama goes down and when clinton loses in the polls no mention of bosnia, you are not fair as much as you claim to be be, what a shame

The Clintons made $109M….good for them….there is nothing wrong with earning lots of money. She released her tax returns and Carl Bernstein is still not happy.

Anderson - I’m glad that you “compared” all the candidates’ income. However, you didn’t mention ANYTHING about the Baracks only contributing 2-3% of their income to charity. Also, all of the charities were “black”. The Clinton’s paid their fair share of taxes and contributed 10% to a diverse group of charities. Now, come-on - don’t be as biased as some of the other “talking heads”. Also, I’m in the process of reading Bernstein’s book - it seems a shame that he’s making so much money off of someone he so obviously has little regard for. Remember, PLAY FAIR!

I think some of the lustre of Obama have worn off from the public, if not the press, and now people are starting to ask questions about whether he is experienced enough, how liberal he is, and how his “new politics” message actually holds up with his record. He has no record of working across the aisle in his short senate career. He has no foreign policy experience and the argument that he made a speech against the war and therefore has better”judgement” is the flimsiest excuse for experience I’ve ever heard. Collin Powell speech at the UN had more to do with the country going to war than Clinton’s but you don’t hear anyone doubting his experience and in fact Obama has consulted with him.Also it’s no surprise he was against the war -I’m pretty sure Rev Wright was-

Ok Tracey,
Molly,
Thanks! I also agree with you too.

I don’t believe anything that polls say but I do think the Wright scandal hurt Obama.

Cynthia, Ga.

Anderson,
Why when you discuss Obama’s poll numbers tanking you always talk about Rev. Wright and showing video of the Rev? Do you do the same when you talk about Hillary and her numbers tanking by showing her lying about Sniper Fire and Bosnia while showing a video? Is CNN showing bias in reporting?

Thanks,
Dave

To David Gergen and Candy :
I do thank you for your objectivity . It’s refreshing on an Obama-biased show.
Post Scriptum : I really do hope CNN will post this comment. this time ( I tried it before, without success…) CNN seems to fear Clinton supporters …

Hi, Anderson, first let me say it’s not the Clinton’s White House, it’s Hillary’s White House! Please stop comparing them and saying they are both going to run the White House! Hillary has proven she can do very well on her own!
And… if they have made a lot of money, Great! that shows they are very good with economy and that’s what we need in the White House, a smart woman, a fighter, hard worker and filled with the know how on how to run our ailing country!

Just tuned in saw Rev. Wright clip, now tuning out when you move past that tired story e-mail me I will watch again.

Happy Friday, everyone. Never a dull moment on the trail, eh?

It would be nice to fast forward to September/October.

What happened to Erica’s piece on John McCain?

The Clintons deserve the money they have. They have given back a lot to this nation.

Also do You think Rowland Martin could loose his voice until Nov5th

Why all the focus on polls? Are they really relevant when they’re this close? I feel like you guys are just doing filler until Pennsylvania.

I would like to see the Media go after Obama like they do the Clinton’s. Is it because Hillary is white? And if they go after Obama does that mean your a racist? Come on America…We Canadian’s and the rest of the world shake our heads at how this is being done.

did anyone see hillary on leno??? thoughts anyone???

I thnk that the income tax returns are a good thing for Hillary, but in the days to come count on researchers to tear them apart.

I agree with you Terri

Hi Anderson First time on the live blog.I love your show!
Michelle.Ontario,Canada.

I can see that anderson feedson the story of wright.

I can’t wait to see Anderson do some more exciting stories, by the time Nov. comes we will be political news junkies or zombies.

Anderson,

Re; Concerning “softening” of polls for Obama

Tonight, one of CNN’s guests stated that this race is like a pregnant woman on the verge of having a baby. People are tired. The airwaves are filled with so much politics.

You are not getting a true look at how people think.

And, PLEASE stop showing the Rev. Wright video. The pastors and leaders of the church has requested that your network cease the lopping of the damaging video. This is a clear message to your viewers that your news station does not have enough new information to fill the air time.

What did Obama & McCain donate to charity? Disparity between this tax return information and that of Clinton. How about parallel and unbiased reporting!

Three cheers for Hillary - she hit a homeroom with her tax
disclosure! Now I suppose they will find something else to pick
with her.

Why all this focus on polls when their track record hasn’t been very accurate this year?

Any substance behind the Drudge allegation that the money the Clinton’s gave to charity went to the Clinton foundation? Not that that’s a sin in and of itself, the organization does some great work, but it does seem to undermine the purely benevolent appearance of the contribution. And, does he draw a salary from the foundation?

Hey Anderson, If I made over a hundred mill I could afford to give away 10 mill. But for Hillary to say she understands where the middle to low income workers are coming from is a crock. She can afford to pay $10.00 a gallon for gas and buy the best of everything. The donation they made to charity was to their own Clinton family charity, nice.

Lin —– I couldn’t agree more with you. Wish more people would.

welcome back to the blog Erica…..thank goodness for good IT guys

Gee Anderson.. Have you or Mr Bernstein ever looked into our current Vice Presidents money? Unbid Contracts for Iraq war? Does he still have ties to Halliburton? What was his wifes role in Enron.?

Mr Gergen was right, they paid more taxes than most, gave away ALOT to charities , and it is a complex world economy. If she gets elected, she will have to do the blind trust also, and so will he. Just like last time and every other President.

You say you don’t take sides, but could you do us all a favor? If you are biased and don’t like them, that’s your right, but DISCLOSE IT. Be forthcoming. State your view and reasons for them rather than keep them hidden. Just like the Congresswoman from Ohio said last night, you and your show are better than this. Disclose your bias. Do as you say

the Obamas only began to give after Barack declared for President. that’s a fact you can check for accuracy

All that can be said is that the Clintons make a lot of money. So do a lot of other people. The problem is that the Clintons suffer from moral bankruptcy.

Erica: Glad to see you blogging again. Must have gotten your computer fixed.

We’re going for the upset baby!!! Is about winning the state and boy, am I goping for an upset….I still got time though, I still got time.

Bernstein always trashes Clinton. He hates her. Why do you let him do that? It isn’t fair.

Thats what I want to know Lorie! Erica, I was really looking forward to your coverage on McCain. He needs some time as well.

Didn’t most of Clinton charity donations went to their fondation

What’s the big fuss over their income? Bill has made most of it doing speeches and writing his books. Thirty million sounds generous to me for charity.

I think if states voted again Hillary would win………..you people dont understand how much people are upset with obama

WHY DDINT OBAMA GO TO MEMPHIS! THATS DISGRACEFUL!

I agree with Mr. Bernstein’s opinion. I think primary election process for both party is too long, so we don’t know what could happen if all parimary elections are held now. Therefore, I wish the elections are held in a same day…

I’m from Michigan and I’ve totally lost interest in a re-vote. I’m glad the state as decided to move on.

The comment about raising high income taxes being against the Clintons’ interest was unfair: every person who drops a dollar in the collection plate at work acts against their selfish interest.

Yeah, Cindy………..
Me either! I couldn’t believe that polls about Wright toward Obama……

I have been wondering the same thing about Obama riding out time for Michigan to have another primary. So, if they don’t have another primary, does that mean the state will be seated at the convention with each candidate getting half the delegates?

On a side note, every time David and Carl are on the same panel, all I can think about is “The Final Days”. Carl and Bob Woodward wrote about him. I find that cool/creepy.

Ok…so McCain apologizes (24 years later) for making a mistake regarding voting against the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday. But is it also a mistake when McCain panders back and forth on the use of the confederate flag and endorses the white supremacist George Wallace, Jr.???

Support the Democratic Party all the way to the White House!!!

I think the earning of $109m is not the issue. To me, the matter is whether or not they earned the money “above board”…. Y’know, no connections with the likes of Halliburtons or Blackwater contract renewals etc etc ?!!!!?

no harm in making lots of money, right? But can they really feel our pain?

Oops that was thirty million for taxes and ten for charity. I still think it is generous.

I really don’t understand how people say that 360 is biased… I just don’t see it.

I’d just like to say that when you make less money you can’t donate as much of it to charity. That’s probably why Obama only donated 2-3% instead of 10%. The Obamas made 1/10 of what the Clintons made.

O.O Whoa….that picture is messed up.

I have seen the footage of McCain apologizing for not supporting MLK Day and I could distinctly hear people say things like “We forgive you” and “We all make mistakes”. Please don’t make it sound like they were ALL heckling and booing him.

Without knowing the details, on the surface, they have contributed 10% of their tidings over to charity. This is admirable. In addition they paid very healthy taxes on their earnings. Now look at it this way; the Clinton’s left the WH iwith a debt of $12 million and turned a profit. This is exactly why we need them back in the oval office. If anyone can turn a deficit around and create a surplus, it will be the Clintons. Give me eight more years of that…PLEASE!

yeah Steve, I have been wanting to hear more on Ralph Nader as well!
It is a bit difficult to multi task, not used to it anymore i guess.
reading all the blogs, following the show - most importantly, watching the blog cam and commenting.
How do Erica & Anderson do it all!

I feel that Sneator Mccain should have not gone so deep into his past judgement. anothe rclear picture that he cannot break the ice in any conversation, and if he tries it always will blunder

Thats just a personal view

Wow, that poor store clerk! I thought my day was tough- but it was nothing compared to his!

Anderson dear, not enough Hillary bashing yet? Unbiased are you?Probably just as much as Carl Bernstein with his ad infinitum book.

Same question as Michael in NC. I think the Clinton/Obama slugfest will hurt the Democrats in the long run! Hope they get it together soon before the Democrats lose our chance to win the White House,

If I just heard correctly, McCain has not released his returns? Where is the outcry for him to do the same - that is, the outcry from the media who are leading the conversation around taxes.

why do some people stereotype GOP candidates as wealthy, when it’s clear Edwards, Clinton, et al. are also wealthy?

To Barbara and Hillary’s Book Bag: I think Obama donated to his church, among other things.

@bernice - Amen! I live on disability income due to numerous health problems. No way can Hillary with all of her millions relate to my situation.

Clinton’s percentage of charitable giving is actually the norm (10 percent)

Hey Anderson!! I love your show! Are you going to talk about Obama and Hillary being in Butte, Montana tomorrow night. They are going to be at the Civic Center for a Democratic Dinner.

Sara i agree with you. In fact that is the reason I started watching 360°…

As far as the Clinton’s tax return is concerned I have no problem with amount of money that they made. But please how she can look people in the eyes and act like she didn’t know that they are multi-millionares is beyond me. Nor do I believe that President Clinton will ever completely get rid of his investment. They are not to be trusted. Typical rich people.

@Laura in NC: I couldn’t agree with you more. It seems like every time you turn around there is a new poll and the worst part is that they almost never agree. I don’t even listen to it anymore.

I had no idea Cindy McCain was so wealthy. Very interesting

They can probably feel our pain just as much as McCain or Obama. Bill Clinton was not wealthy at all growing up in Hope Arkansas.

I don’t think the Clintons’ income says anything about the kind of president she would be. They’re not regular folks now and they weren’t when they owed big bucks on Bill’s lawyers, either. Watch who they spend their unguarded moments with. Those are the people whose interests will be well represented if/when the Clintons go back to the White House. I think that’s true of all but a handful of politicians.

HI, Lorie Ann. Stay tuned for the McCain piece! We’ll be bringing it to you very soon.

Awww! Obama as a kid is so cute!

If Obama had gone to Memphis, people would be upset that he is playing the race card. Obama just can’t please come of Hillary’s fans

Just because a candiate raises 100 million, doesnt’ mean they earned it - the Obamas are still not wealthy by Wash. standards.

We should be happy that Jolhn McCain saw the error of his ways! Better late than never!

I dont understand why CNN reporters are so harsh with McCain and Hilary Clinton; yet, Obama can do no wrong!
Its almost hard to watch when the bias is so rampant!
Whats the deal with Carl Bernstein — its as if he has a personal vendetta against Hillary. I know CNN and MSNBC wants Obama to win, but the bias is too overwhelming!
I cant believe Obama didnt go to Memphis! If Hillary and McCain didnt go there, CNN reporters would have been screaming and foaming at the mouth!
I think its disgusting that CNN cant be fair! CNN is like Pravda when the Soviets were in charge! If Obama is the better candidate , let the people decide! STOP TRYING TO RIG ELECTIONS! THIS IS AMERICA, NOT A DICTATORSHIP!

Obama is running away from being tagged a Black candidate and is getting good at it.

Thank God Obama did not go to Memphis today. When I heard in last night’s documentary that the killer of Martin Luther King could be still at large, I prayed that Obama would not go.

She made such a issue of loaning her campaign 5 million dollars and her poor supports sent her their hard earned money to pay down her debt, bet they wish they could get a refund, LOL

A sucker is born everyday, right Billary

Somehow I doubt Hillary can remember what happen on that day, she can’t seem to remember last week, last month, or eight years ago.

My message never gets posted but I will give it one last try. I really can care less about how rich people make their money. I just want to put someone who I believe really want to bring change and has compassion for all people — like Sen. Obama.

What a cute little boy Obama was………..he was 6 or so when Dr. King was shot. Is this really part of his biography?

How will $109 million play with the working class voters of Pennsylvania? The Clinton campaign should be worried.
Liane
Toronto, Ontario

Go Hillary!!! She is carrying the torch to continue the dream!

While it’s true that someone with $100M could afford to give $10M away to charity, whether or not they would actually do it is the question. There’s no doubt that the Clintons were very generous.

Jacob,
That right! Shame on Obama…………. Never gonna there in Memphis.

Stacey- thank you for acknowledging that. I support McCain slightly, but I do feel for both dem candidates, I mean, they have not pushed their own odds further, rather, they seem to be pushing backwards and need to turn around to get a good finish.

Only because someone makes a lot of money doesn’t mean they don’t care about poorer people! What’s up with the rich-people-resentment here?

so,
why wasn’t Obama in Memphis today? does he think he has all the black voters so can ignore an important day? Or did he think it’s time to snag the white voters?
his arrogance is annoying! Hillary is tough and goes for the gold and I support her 100%

Anderson:

Where are you??? I’m finally able to participate in the live blog and you’ve only blogged once so far.

Was Sen Clinton trying to cry again today while talking about Dr. King ?

I have great respect for David Gergen as he seems to be the most fair commentator I’ve seen on CNN in regards to the democratic candidates.

L

Yes Senator Obama is like an offspring of the late Martin Luther King Jr. somewhat making Mr. King’s dream a reality! Go Obama!

Clintons gave $10 million, after taxes. They paid over $30 million in taxes, so they paid more like 13% of their take home pay.

I agree with Maureen T…I saw his speech today, I think he was sincere.

McCain finally saw the light and said he was wrong for not supporting the MLK holiday in AZ some years ago. Does anyone know where he stands on gay marriage?

I agree with Sara too…they just tell us the news. I think they show us the good and bad of each candidate.

Well, if you count the delagtes as the DNC does and give Fl. and Mich to each of them, Hilary will then be 47 delegates ahead. But of course BO dos not want that to happen. Now he say give me 50 and her 50, that is NOT how people voted. He did have phone banks calling people and got caught doing it! So deal out the truth and the delegates correctly! Hillary Clinton 1807 and Obama 1760 thats the way it is. If the DNC steals this election from Hilary we will be uniting under the republican flag. I refuse to vote for a party that steals eletions even thosugh Bush did just that I expect that of republicans!!!!

For the record, Hillary has told the MLK story she told today in the past with different dates. Once saying she was 14 another time 17 but basically the same story. Today though she added the hand shake and talking with King. Who knows if it ever happened.

David….do you remember that both Senators CLinton and Obama promised Senator Edwards that they would keep the poverty issue in the campaign. It is not pandering to Edwards. It is keeping a promise. Where is Obama’s response to his promise to keep poverty an issue?

Sandy> How does Obama or McCain differ from Hillary? All three are very wealthy and not your average middle income family. You have to have some faith in the candidates that just because they are wealthy doesn’t mean they have lost their ability to empathize.

a women and a blk canidate are all part of King’s dream. It’s about everyone, not just blk.

Hillary gets verklempt (sp?) when she sees the delegate count - it comes in handy when she wants to appear “emotional”

@Jacob: So was CNN biased when the ran with the Reverend Wright story ad infinitum?

Im with you Lorraine, I respect David’s opinions and think his delivery tends to be very apt and tactful

As a child, Martin Luther King Jr.is the only person I can remember looking up to and being kinda fascinated by (he died before I was born); not just for his accomplishments but for his peaceful methodology.
I doubt I am voting for McCain but I do have a great deal of respect for him because he was a amazingly strong willed POW. It is good that he admitted his mistake about not wanting a national holiday in his honor but I must admit, probably because of my age, this is new news to me and it is very disapointing. I cannot understand why McCain would have ever felt this way!

Kudos to smart comments finally making their way to your posted blogs.

yeah to Sandy in PA, Carla in Toronto, Lin, Carrie in Vancouver and Mecaa - as smart and observant followers of what is obvious in facts and obvious in the still on-going negative spin CNN uses to insult Hillary Supporters and the country at large with their Biased reporting. I agree with the other blog that Hillary Clinton has worked hard and should be proud she and her husband have made the king of money they have and when you through in that they donated 10% (the equivalent of $10 million dollars to various charities and that Bill Clinton has written a book not about his BOO-HOO upbringing as Barack Obama has - but it was written to encourage everyone to give and share their wealth, I have and would much prefer to read any Clinton written book than some self-agrandizing “AUTOBIOGRY” written by someone who has yet to achieve anything worth writing about except of course to himself.) Anyhow, Anderson Cooper and teh rest of the CNN team, you should try and watch some Lou Dobbs objective reporting now and again to hopefully let it rub off on you- as he is the only sane CNN reporter to say he is disturbed by the Medias bias against Hillary Clinton - and he is not a female stating this fact. And he can unequivacolly state that the sickening media love fest of Barack Obama has not really dub deep into the fact that Barack Obama has not achieved anything of greatness while he has been in the Senate, or donated millions of his own money earned to Charities, or himself even simply visited War Torn countries on humanitarian missions or has kept up his responsilities to chair NATO meetings. How nice for Barack that he is simply too busy campaiging and spending his own supporters hard earn money to out commercialize himself on YOU TOBE and on National Media during the Superbowl. How can you say pitiful!!!

The comment about raising high income taxes being against the Clintons’ interest was unfair: every person who drops a dollar in the collection plate at CHURCH acts against their selfish interest.

Three Cheers for Hillary for hitting a homeroom by disclosing her
tax returns! I suppose they will start picking at her for something
else. I am proud they were able to make that much money and
gave so much to charity. They gave 10% and Obama gave 1%.

ANDERSON– GREAT SHOW! WHAT ARE THE CANIDATES GONIG TO DO TO ADDRESS LONG TERM CARE COSTS OF OUR AGING POPULATION AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN COLLIDING??? BIGGEST THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY — HEALTH CARE AND LTC EXPENSE EXPLOSION!
Have you seen all of the posts by families battling autism on CNN’s ireport? Why not do some follow up on Autism reporting as there is so much interest? How about the “BEST PRACTICES” in treatment options with national experts to offer HELP to people struggling instead of arguing about the cause on TV. Please see CuringAutism posts on ireports if you’re interested, my 2 sons are some of the most successfully healed kids in the country after being treated with MANT options in many states. I’d be happy to contribute information if it would help others. –Brenda

mary beth…………………

10% is a rule of thumb it doesnt matter if you make 30,000 or 1,000,000

the point is obama isnt as giving as most

I think McCain is out of touch and the reason he acting interested now in MLK is because he wants something from people.

The media has to keep the Reverend wright story in the press for 18 more days to influence the PA vote. You are right TN Dave, it’s passive agressive subliminal persuasion.

Interesting, Obama and Clinton supporters both think there is media bias against their candidate. It’s kinda funny. Although, I must admit, Obama has been the golden candidate this week.

CNN supports Clinton, MSNBC supports Obama and Fox…well supports conservative Republican.

Can someone explain something to me on the Michigan and Florida re-vote issue….did the DNC not make it clear to both states and all the candidates that if the states moved up their primaries that their delegates would not be seated at the convention. Did the candidates not all agree to this, as well as to NOT campaigning in those states? Can someone confirm to me that this is indeed what happened.

Hi Anderson, I’m watching your show, and am wondering why this election has to be about race when there are so many other issues. jana

Laura,
Me too……. I agree with you….

Erica,

I am interested in who the Native Americans, Asian American, and Gay Americans are supporting ? It would be well rounder to have representives from these communities commenting on AC360. Thanks for your consideration to this request

Geraldine
Colorado Springs, Co

How can someone who brings in 109 million dollars understand the “working poor” or the blue collar worker?? They can’t. They can pretend, but they have to live like that for them to be able to comprehend the whole picture.

Joe and David are doing a great job tonight. I always love David, but I really like where Joe is going with these statistics. Makes the voters think about some of the lesser known issues.

Looking forward to the show. I feel like a voyeur watching Anderson & Erica & everyone from behind the scenes. Its kind of fun.

Looking forward to the show.

Some of us want to be able to post our pix as well perhaps if we were asked? Really like your pix Anderson and Erica. Nicey you two…

I’m glad to see some agree with me. I’m almost tired of live blogging because of all of the people who bash on Anderson for being biased, when its just the news he’s reporting. It really gets on my nerves to scroll through the ranting.

Here’s an idea . . .

Since most Americans would probably agree that to have former US presidents going on anyone’s payroll, especially foreign governments or entities, is demeaning to the USA . . . let’s see to it that they and their immediate familys lack for nothing during the duration of the former President’s lifetime . . . food, clothing, housing, medical, travel, toys, etc.

The cost to each American citizen or the countrie’s budget in general would be negligible, and no one would henceforth have to hang their heads in shame or embarrassment.

I think it is notable that both Clinton and McCain were actually in Memphis and Obama was campaigning in Indiana. We all know when this special occasion is and he surely could have planned to be there - he surely has the money to fly! If he is an example of Dr, King’s dream, why wasn’t he there in Memphis?

I agree with the panel in the last segment. We do need to look at education as the equalizer for the country. There is however, a great disparity between urban and suburban schools.

how can people not see that cnn is an equal opportunity news station - the Rev Wright Story, Sniper gate, McCain’s bomb Iran comments– cnn doesn’t play favorites

I’d prefer to hear more from the candidates about education and poverty rather than the constant and pointless bickering that has taken hold of their campaigns in the past few weeks. Stick with the real and important issues.

Good point Billi. I guess he is to busy dodging Rev. Wright’s mess up.

YES, I TOTALLY AGREE with Joe Madison. Thusfar, we have heard the candidates talk more on how to solve current problems, BUT we have not seen any VISION, any revolutionary DREAM which can re-inspire the American people, and also indirectly, the World.

I commend McCain for apologizing for his position regarding the King Holiday. He didn’t have to do it. I don’t agree with his politics but I admire his sacrafice to this country.

I guess I dont get it with the economy being so bad and so many without health ins. and poverty so high it seems to me the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer no matter who we elect for President of the United States..

Hillary’s performance at MLK events today was truly telling. If you believe Hillary, when she was 14 “Dr.King took my hand and looked deeply into my eyes”. Put that comment together with her recollection of arriving in Bosnia under sniper fire and I figure she’s dealing with some form of delusional disorder. Is Dr. Phil going to be back soon?

Sharon in Toronto

Jacob VERY WELL said…………………………..Go HILLARY

Clinton can’t remember what happened when she visited Bosnia 10-12 yrs ago but we’re expected to believe she remembers her reaction to MLK’s death FORTY FIVE years ago? Sure Hillary…just like you want us to believe you’re “just one of us working class folks.”

………..Anderson, listening to yor interview with David Gergen is exciting. I can always trust him to speak the truth. As a black woman, living and working hard to continue Dr. King’s dream …everyday, not just today, it is great to hear some sone speak the truth. Clinton is pandering to the black community. I do not trust her words, they seemed rehearst…like her sniper fire story. I do not believe that as a student, she challenged the faculty, and staff to hire include more black in that environment at that time. She is a liar, the climate was “too sensitive and racism was still at an all time hight”. She is a liar, plain and simple. I do not trust her. Frankly, Anderson, it is becoming insulting. I tatally agree with Obama visiting Indiana today. It signal that things must continue.

it seems really strange to me that the two white candidates were in Memphis today, while the black candidate, who has Martin Luther King Jr. to thank for the very fact that he is indeed a candidate for the highest

don’t you think Obama should have rearranged his schedule to make it a point to be in Memphis today….along with the two white candidates for the highest post in our gov’t???

When poles are conducted in Penn for the democratic race, do they consider that even though demographics are the same as Ohio, only registered democrats can vote in the Penn race, no cross-over voting like what took place in Ohio.

It’s wonderful to hear a candidate promise all of these things, but everyone knows that heor she cannot do it alone, it will take bi-partisan work and a plan and so far I have heard a lot of promises, but no real plans. We definitley need a president that is not so caught up in his own image that he cannot work across the aisle to get these things done.

There is a LOT of fire on this board tonight… wait until you hear about some of the pork, that’ll REALLY get you fired up

I agree Jana, it seems most of the things the press is covering in the election is race, gender, money when there are real issues that need to be addressed.

These earmarks are ridiculous! I hope that we can stop them all! I know that’ll be a long row to hoe though!

Cynthia, Ga.

My question is this….

In adding the total breakdown of revenue for the clintons over the period of returns released. There is still no footnotes to the 14M in income made other than books, speeches and salary. Where did the money come from? At an average of 2M a year, that is quite a miscellaneous income section.

Also, While I applaud the 10M in contributions, over 9M went to the Clinton foundation. Has there been a release or documentation of the expenses incurred by the Foundation.

AGH! To see where some of the tax payer’s money is going is SO frustrating. Seriously, I am sick of hearing about tax on small businesses going up and up when the projects that are added to these spending bills are so stupid. How can we EVER stop this nonsense?

Many of us Canadians like the Clinton’s. Good for them for giving that much money to charity. I hope Hillary wins the nomination. If she does not send her to Canada. We have a female Governor General now and have already had a female Prime Minister. We would be happy to have another female leader!

It’s a lot easier to donate 10% of your income when you’re no longer supporting any dependants and your income is $100-million!