Comments on: Carl Bernstein's View: A Hillary Clinton presidency

By: Nick M

Nick M — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:06:23 +0000

Thanks Carl you state what America already knows.We are tired of the War,Economy,Housing and Trade we are Bitter.WE need change.Not Drama.

By: Marko in Vancouver

Marko in Vancouver — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:19:53 +0000

Mr. Bernstein (or perhaps Mr. Cooper is listening ...), instead of a rhetorical diatribe expressing your point of view, it would be interesting if you engaged in some real journalism and, for example, wrote a story that backed one of your unsubstantiated accusations. For example, show me stats and numbers and examples of people who have been thrown under the bus. Or interview leading HRC backers who have switched to the Obama camp and find out why. Prove to me that what you assert is true, rather than expecting me to believe your assertion simply because you brought down a President many years ago. Are there any real journalists left in America, or just bitter axe-grinders?

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:41:10 +0000

Thank you Mr. Carl for your shiny opinion. At least some body is realizing how she is dangerous for this country we put it on her.

By: Flavia of San Mateo, CA

Flavia of San Mateo, CA — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:58:36 +0000

Thanks for an interesting and entertaining article.

I too think that Hilary reveals only what she thinks the voters want to see. I thought she was too antagonistic and divisive when I watched her in the debates, and now she has a tone like a yoga instructor, soothing and calming and nurturing. I don't think that's the true Hilary at all.

Obama has a blue print for what he will do if elected. It's on his website. For those who say he's clueless, they should read that. He is not ill-prepared. He is what this country needs.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:57:14 +0000

I must say at 1st I wasn't sure who I would vote for. Considering the presidents we've had in the past, I actually liked the Clintons. But after seeing Hillary on tv and how negative she was, I couldn't help but go for Obama. And it seems like with each passing day she gets worse. So thanks for this article because this is exactly how she would act in the whitehouse and I can see how difficult things might be when working with her.

By: Marko in Vancouver

Marko in Vancouver — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:18:32 +0000

As a Canadian, I watch the US political bloodsports with a mixture of awe and amusement. You folks sure know how to conduct a tussle. But as much as you all seem to feel that one candidate or the other is Lucifer incarnate, let me just say that I think all three candidates at present would make excellent choices for leader of the free world. I have no doubt that America is moving in a very positive direction, and the entire planet will benefit in the coming years, regardless of who is chosen on Nov. 4. However, getting back to Mr. Bernstein's so called "comment", this is nothing more than old-fashioned copywriting at its best. Excellent sales letter, Mr. Bernstein, but it saddens me to think that this kind of rhetoric could be presented as journalism. You reached deep into your trash bag and pulled out every conceivable negative slight against Ms. Clinton. Thank God that so-called journalists don't select the leader, but the good people of your amazing nation.

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:17:39 +0000

I am supposed to be Hillary's perfect constituent-a mid 40's white woman. I started out as a solid supporter and have watched with dismay as she crumbled before our eyes. She is lying, deceitful, self-centered and grasping. I will bet that if Obama is the nominee, she will undermine his campaign rather than support it. Yes, I would like to see a woman president in my lifetime but I will not vote for her if she is the candidate. I will stay home. Our country can do so much better than the Clintons.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:17:16 +0000

Clearly, Bernstein has milked his biography for all he can and the only way he can enjoy more personal gain from Hillary’s campaingn is to draw attention to himself by flip-flopping as he does in this article.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:16:27 +0000

Obama's compaign is soooooooooo much smoother than Cinton's. Financiing, positive undertones, consistency, nobody's been thrown under the bus!.... he's come out of nowhere and beaten her head-to-head when nobody was giving him a chance just a few months ago.

I may be voting for McCain, but I'm rooting for Clinton to win the Democatratic Primary because she's a mess.

By: Emma MacKenzie

Emma MacKenzie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:16:22 +0000

I had been a strong Hillary Clinton supporter and advocate until very recently when my mind, conscience, political values, and gut feelings (not to mention my long-term hopes and wishes for the United States and my fellow Americans) could not justify my continued support for her. The main reasons are the negative and scary things that she has revealed about her true self during her campaign - through her conduct, her statements, and her actions.

It behooves us to be aware and mindful of the pitfalls that reveal themselves in all political candidates, and it behooves us to be thankful that they are revealed for us to our benefit.

Hillar Clinton's recent statement in a televised interview that the Democratic Party ("to put it bluntly," as she said) is out of touch with people unveiled her arrogance and narcissism (in the psychiatric definition of the term), not to mention several other things, like the fact that she was lying to serve her own purposes during the interview, at the expense of the entire Democratic Party. Please note how she spoke about Kerry and Gore during the same interview.

At this point, I'm not supporting any candidates, although I have been a Democrat all my life, like my parents and going all the way back to my great-great-grandparents. Two of my uncles were Congressmen.

Thank you, Mr. Bernstein, for your courage in stepping forward. Your timely analysis reveals several important facts about Hillary Clinton as a politician, which when viewed in context and seen as a pattern, show the tremendous risks to our nation if she becomes a president.
Thank you very much!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:15:38 +0000

I am struck by how articulate and intelligent she is. On the other hand, and this is a big hand, she thinks the rest of us are fools. I cannot fathom how she could tell and re-tell the story about the Bosnia landing. Similarly, I think Barrack has to get a grip on his words as well.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:14:31 +0000

Very well put. I have been saying from the start that one Clinton in the White House was enough. I also think that Obama isn't a good choice either, In fact this is the first year since I began voting back in the 70's that I feel we don't have a good choice for president. I will vote in the election but it will be for the lessor of two evils. Everyone is too focused on getting a woman or a black into the White House and not on the real issues. I hear all three candidates stating what the problems are in America but none of them have clear plans on what to do. Mccain just wants to hit the problems head on and plow his way through, no matter what the outcome. Clinton and Obama say they have a solution but it is always "the American people need to do something about it" They need to spell out what their plans are. Good luck America. We are going to need it.

By: Gina Mayfield, Ohio

Gina Mayfield, Ohio — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:13:39 +0000

What a phenomenal article carl! Very true and well written. This is a very misguided woman who only cares about herself to win and not the people. I am for a woman for president but such a woman would have to have integrity and character and morals and be likable! All of her flaws through her campaign have made her "UN" Electable!!

By: alex

alex — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:11:48 +0000

wow, i would expect him of all people to know that all politicians are full of arrogant self-grandioseness. how else could they withstand the force of the public personal attack machine?
of the three she is most likable. the others are everything he says about her plus condescending, and lacking in productive promise.

By: ralph davis

ralph davis — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:08:59 +0000

Sen. Clinton, in my opinion, is a part of the old establishment. Change for some means, my replacing you and doing about the same old things as before, only will a new icing on the same old cake.
Yes, the Clinton years in the White House saw some good times and bad. But, you can be sure, if Sen. Clinton becomes president, it will be an extention of the former Clinton presidency.
We need someone out side the box.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:08:00 +0000

Thank you, Mr. Bernstein for stating the obvious. You know what they say about common sense, it's not really common. Hillary Clinton is constantly proving that she will do anything to win, I believe she is dangerous because of her capability to incite.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:07:08 +0000

Anderson, Carl, why, in all these months, has no one addressed the following in the media?:

Hillary is claiming her greatest experience to be that as spouse to the president she was involved in policy, negotiations, etc.

But Hillary is also claiming that if she becomes president her spouse will not be involved in her administration so we should never think if we vote for her we're voting for Bill Clinton as well.

Does she think we're stupid?

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:06:16 +0000

Carl Bernstein, you are correct! Another Clinton presidency will keep this country divided in a time that we need to stand together.

By: phil

phil — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:02:43 +0000

He sounds like a Republican to me. If we get out of Iraq we'll have chaos and if she gets elected we'll have chaos. I find it very interesting that Carl wants to "vent" at this time. He is one of the many wanna-be "serious talking head pundits" when it's plain to see that he carries some kind of ax to grind. I kinda feel sorry for him as he seems eager to stand at the front of the line and throw the first rock at any potential Hillary Presidency. Get a real job Carl. You haven't had much to offer since the one and only worthwhile thing you ever did.

By: debbie

debbie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:01:36 +0000

i have been amazed as how she has sold her soul for the presidency and will even sell out the democratic party if necessary to make it to the presidency. It is a pity that the american women have been represented by her as the first presidential nominee. We in american have many women that would be worthy of the position and would have the common sense and dignity of such a high position in government. Just the way she has ran her campaign against Obama, can tell you exactly what Carl Bernstein is saying. She has not shown any respect for Obama from the beginning. I think Obama is just fed up with her demeaning disposition. She would approach him in the debates as a mother talking to her misinformed child. Obama has really surprised her and Bill. He has ran a tremendous campaign and being black and getting to where he is at this point is the most incredible accomplishment of any politician in the last 50 years in america. So I must say that this man deserves every vote from this country that desperately needs a new image. Hillary give it up, it will be a lot better for your soul.