It's hilarious that the woman who wasn't needed is indeed apparently needed to help win in Obama land. Apparently the Clintons can't be pushed under a rug (contrary to wishful Dem thinking otherwise). I thought Joe Biden was the blue collar and Catholic vote grabber. Obviously not. Further proof Obama has poor judgement skills.

I think that Hillary made a promise during the Primary that whoever won, she or Barack, that she would work to get the democrats back in the White House.

The election isn't here yet. She's still living up to her word.

I think that the media thinks it a good story to have Hillary vs. Palin. Unfortunately, so many viewers buy into what the media says most of the time whether sensationalized or true.

Hillary does not need to talk about Palin. Palin's extreme views say enough. She is a religious fanatic. She does not welcome diversity in the United Sattes, and that is not what we are about. Her views do not reflect that of mainstream America. She has the right to her religious views, but last time I checked, she does not have the right to change laws to turn Americans into Evangels like her. No thanks.

Hillary Clinton should attack the republican party and Sarah Palin on not respecting the inteligence of American women. Palin is obviously trying to sway the Hillary voters eventhough Palin does not support any of the Hillary platforms. Hillary should also bring up how she has yet to speak for herself and has not even prepared a speach on her own. The media is giving Palin a free ride like nothing I have ever seen. Hillary Clinton should bring up the fact how in the past she has been questioned and harassed by the media, now the media can't question Palin eventhough they had access to all the other VP picks. Palin needs to be questioned on her patriotism since she has such strong connection to a group that wanted Alaska to seperate from America. I feel that if Hillary is going to be effective she has to call out Palin on all the points that will make the American people as well as her self question Palin as a Leader. Remember these are all the things she did to Barack.

Obama/Biden 08

Perhaps your headline should read "Girl Fight?" with a question mark, not exclamation.

I'm not sure though how either is any different from US magazine's, "Sex, Lies, and Scandals".

Both headlines serve to draw in readers.

I guess Hillary's not buying into the rhetoric of the media and knows that Palin is just in the number two slot. The one that needs to be looked at and vetted or attacked is the number one slot. Guess she is smarter than the media these days...and Obama I must add.

Cindy...Ga.

I hope Hillary is able to promote the stark contrast between the two of them. I am amazed at the bounce that Mc Cain got out of this. How naive are the people? Both Palin and Mc Cain should be ashamed. They are both fully aware that she is not qualified for this position and should she end up as number one it would be catastrophic. Mc Cain selected her in a desperate attempt to win, and she accepted out of lust for recognition and power. Neither one is considering their country or it’s citizens first and the potential for disastrous consequences.

It is not in less than 24 hours. I heard this on Saturday that Hillary would not go after Palin but rather John McCain. Too bad as I would love Hillary to respond to Palin and her sarcasm. I wish Hillary would show her that sarcasm has no place in intelligent conversation. Hillary could teach her some class.

Good for Hillary – she will at least talk about the issues if no one else will!
She also knows there is nothing presidential about two women slinging barbs at one another.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I wanted Hillary to win also, but I am not hang up over it. Democrats voted and chose who they wanted.
The important thing now is to expose what Palin has to hide. All the other candidates lives were an open book, why is she sheltered from reporters? I don't buy her story that her doctor felt it was OK for her to travel on a plane for so many hours after her water broke. Every woman who has had a baby should see through that. Our doctors will tell us to head for the nearest hospital, but hers told her to take a plane. Think about it. They are hiding something.

Speaking out against Palin or speaking out against McCain.....what is really the difference if one is talking about issues?

And the fact that Hillary is still involved and willing to actively participate in the Democratic Party effort is a credit to her and shows how deeply she cares. She said she would do all she can to help get Obama to the White House. It looks like she meant it. Hmm, no spin there!

And she knows that McCain and Palin are a big, big ( did I mention BIG!) mistake for our country. She also knows, as she stated at the convention, it (her run)was never about her, it was about our country. Just as Obama has said it is not about him...it's about us...all of us. Yes, you too Amy.

Don't worry, you'll understand better after this election is behind us and Barack Obama is our new President.

Hi Amy,

I am not sure why Hillary Clinton would want to go out of her way to expose her legacy to fight for Obama. First of all, her campaign debt was not forgiven or paid in full by the Obama campaign. Second, McCain's victory for the Presidential office would probably be her only chance to run again since it is doubtful McCain would pursue a second term if elected. Third, as a woman who is so eager to break the glass ceiling for women at large, why not help Palin?

Amy:

Glad to hear that Hillary has more class that turning the last 58 days or so into a cat fight! Women don't want to see this at all. It is
non-productive to all Americans.

If you have a chance would you consider writing a blog post about what happens to the remaining funds in this campaign. Once all the bills have been paid from Obama's and McCain's camp, what do these politicians do with the funds?

Husband said they set up PAC's to fund their own initiatives while President or Congress person. I thought they donated the funds to not-for-profit organizations. I am not feeling the love for husband's concept but I don't have any time really to investigate. What do you think? Is husband right or am I?

I was not a Hilary supporter during the primaries, but always admmired her intelligence and knowledge of the issues. When I heard her, then Bill speak at the DNC convention, I truly admired their dedication to their party. Then when I heard Hilary was going after Palin, hopefully to expose her for the farce she really is, I actually went to her website to donate to her campaign debt! ( I truly believe Obama will use her deep knowledge of the health care crisis, after he's elected President. ) The "Palin Panache" will burn itself out. hopefully sooner than later, after Hilary is done with her.

LOL Beginning to think a Clinton/Palin ticket could have been a fascinating duo.

Meanwhile I'm still pissed that cerebral guy didn't pick HRC for his vp.

Hillary wants her party to win so why would she bother dealing with their VP. Palin is a bunch of right wing, religious fanatic hype. Hillary will go after the real candidate, McCain and she take him to task.

Is anyone other than me tired of John McCain and Sarah Palins same ole speech, I mean they have been using the same speech for over a week and still reading it I might add, they should know it by heart. They really need to get new speech writers because the same message is getting boring. I wont vote for them any way.

Hillary does not need to say anything about Palin. Palin's extreme views say enough. She does not welcome diversity and wants to change laws to turn America into a bunch of Evangel. like she is. No thanks. Hillary is right to talk about McCain. Because McCain will run this country exactly like Bush did, right into the ground. Half of America was stupid enough to vote for Bush the last two times, so it is important that she point out what McCain REALLY will do to our country if elected.

Hillary doesn't have to 'go after' Palin. Just showing her command of the range of issues at the national level will make clear how woefully unqualified and unprepared Palin is by comparison.

I think the better choice is to go after Palin on issues. She's an extreme right wing candidate putting out her own dubious spin, like on rejecting the bridge to nowhere when she supported it until it became unpopular, leaving her small town in debt when she left her position as mayor, and the list goes on. And btw, Amy, I thought you were an independent. In your appeances on tv and in your writing, you sound very Repub to me.

One thing many are forgetting, Hillary is a lady, I admire her for standing with her party, just as with family siblings we may fight, disagree, and be upset with one another, but at the end of the day we are still family, and our differences will come together. Hillary is strong, poised, and smart and she will not give Sarah Palin the benefit of a girl fight, it is an issue fight. Now to the women of our great nation are you not tired of hearing and seeing John McCain's sideline cheerleader, I thought she was his running mate, is she ever going to speak out about the real issues this nation is facing, I guess not because each time she speaks, she's always giving an introduction and pep rally for John McCain, (the only thing missing is her cheerleader outfit).

Somebody needs to go after Palin. The media and others have made it obvious that Obama/Biden have to be careful what they say about Palin. Amy, do you think if by some chance that McCain/Palin get into office that Putin and other foreign leaders are going to be careful with Palin? I don't think so.

I'm just praying for the right persons to get elected. We need to teach our leaders how to quit spending, cut corners, and I think Palin has done some things along those lines. Please, everybody, let's pray for this ...... it's a toughie!

Talk about the base of the right getting fired up about Palin. I am a Independant Voter and I am now fired up to fight aginst this ticket. I was nutural and now I will do all that I can. I can't stand that woman. Her sarcastic ways and she does not meet my image of the top office in the world.
I also feel sorry for Maccan having put all his heart into this campain only to have the " Base" railroad him into this choice. So, I will vote aginst the base and not Maccan for making such a bad choice. A choice that is only good for them and not the country or the world. Talk about putting country first. The base can't put country over their guns or abotion issues. If it's not there way it's the high way. This thinking never works and any setting. Bush has a 34% approval rating and I bet it is the "Base" that makes up this number. Please, some one tell me why should we trust their choice in Palin, when thay think Bush is our man.

This is piece is almost too ridiculous to comment about. Of course Hillary is going to concentrate on McCain. The Democrats want to project the impression that Palin is inexperienced and inconsequential. Ignoring her and treating her like an oddball out of touch aunt, is a perfectly rational strategy. Palin was obviously picked to solidify the religious right. They have no interest in competence, only ideology. The Palin choice is much more likely to drive women back to the Democrats than convince angry Clinton supporters to jumping to the McCain camp. Do you really think women are so shallow that they'd give up the positions they hold dear to get a woman close to the White House? Ms. Holmes, you need to spend more time in the real world!

Hillary's debt is suppose to be voided out now that the convention is done. Why are we still talking about it? Of course Hillary will attack McCain. Attacking Palin is pointless..........she won't give a press conference because she doesn't want people to hear her speak for herself..........she is too extreme on all issues........or should we be nice and say "conservative". Oh. when did Republicans agree with the word "change"? Did you see the GOP delegates cringe when McCain said Change? Conservative don't know that word. That is a bunch of B.S. coming from the right wing Me,Me,Me crowd......

Judging from the state of our nation and the countless failed leaders, politicians and executives that have contributed to running our country into the ground, all we need to realize is that no one knows anything about anything.

Obama speaks to change but fails to act; doesn't select Hillary but now needs her to attack Palin? huh? doesn't change the corrupt, Chicago, Democratic machine but will change America; say what?

Obama is a change agent but selects Biden? excuse me? worships with Rev. Wright but can't pull him aside and get him to change his separatist views? how come? can't see that Rezko and Ayers might be ill-advised friends? how?

Hillary now has a chance to show America that at least one leader gets it ; she should give Obama the Shanghai salute; I have.

In the other blog it says Hillary was already scheduled to help campaign for the Democratic Party. I don't see anything wrong with it. Obama would do the same thing. People keep talking about scorned this and that, but apparently the Clintons feel differently since they are both meeting and working with the campaign. Why doesn't someone ask McCain and Palin to campaign alone sometimes like Obama and Biden do still pulling in crowds? That would prove everybody is there to see Palin and no one cares a crap about McCain. He thinks he has it gold when no one supported him until his VP pick.

What I find interesting is the issue of Pro Life and Pro Choice. I am not proud to say I know several women who have had more than 3 abortions each... Although I felt their choice was a copout I realize it wasn't a choice they wanted to have to make...they couldn't afford to have another child and neither of them had health insurance...two of the women already had two children each...and I am certain neither of them "wanted" an abortion. Unfortunately, instead of encouraging our country to show its support of life, we have half a nation of deadbeat dads (of which our country does nearly nothing to enforce child support) and Pro Choice folks who seem to think it's all ok. It's not ok. Women shouldn't have to choose....we all should have the support needed to embrace the gift of pregancy and childbirth. I am a former Clinton supporter...now backing McCain/Palin. I got pregnant when I was 17...I am a proud single mother, college graduate, and homeowner...I made a choice...I chose to face the challenge head on and accept responsibility for my actions. More women should do the same.

"Girl Fight Part Twon?" Really CNN? Could we please not be so sexist? That'd be great.

I'm really sorry that Obama is USING Hillary Clinton in this way...or any way...I was an ardent Clinton supporter. When he was FORCED upon us, I decided I just wouldn't vote...After seeing the reaction of the democratic talking heads, the viscious attacks by the media, and the underhanded and devious practices of the Obama campaign in reaction to the Palin nomination, I have decided that I will DEFINITELY VOTE...FOR MC CAIN/PALIN.
I am absolutely disgusted with the base actions of all of the above...
And, I am getting the feeling that this is the general tendency of all the "disenfranchised Clinton supporters"....So, look out Obama, we just might keep you out of office!!!!

It's Chicago style dirty politics. I didn't like this woman but like all men will find Use for you. that's Obama and The Democratic Party Sexism. Low shot!! He has to stand on his own Speaking for his self. No one should go out and do their speaking for them or him!!

The controversy around the VP picks is a distraction from the real issues. That’s why Biden and Palin will only get one debate, . . They aren't at the top of the ticket. It's important that voters and the media put aside this peripheral JUNK and get back to our responsibilities of getting to the heart of important and relevant matters.

Hillary seems to understand this more than most. She also seems to understand that her opportunity at President and VP have passed for now and she must continue to contribute in a way that is fruitful.

Well america here we are trying to understand why Barrack Obama did not pick Hillary for his VP. I feel you have to earn your way to be in the White House, and Hillary has worked very hard to help Americans, and she really did earn to be in the White House. All the media did for the last few months is talk about the Obama/Clinton ticket, the DREAM ticket. What happened? Have Americans already forgotton what the last eight years of Bush/McCain policies have done for this country? Two years ago the US voted in Demacrats because we were sick of the Republicans in office.I thought at that time we were on the road to a better life. Better tax cuts on the middle class, better health care, better education,and of course getting out of Iraq. Now because of Gov. Palin as a VP choice for McCain, it seems that America has changed it 's view, all the issues don't seem to matter anymore. It seems that we would vote in John McCain because he has chosen a woman to be in the White House,a woman who does not deserve to be in the White House. Well if Obama looses this election,we can only blame the people who went to the right and voted for McCain instead of staying with Obama. Oh and one more thing, DON"T COMPLAIN WHEN THINGS DON'T CHANGE.

Good for Hillary! She´s doing the smart thing...McCain is the one running for President. If Obama wants to win this election, his campaign must keep the voters focused on what´s important – the issues, especially the economy – and not McCain's VP choice. Falling for the Republicans' sideshow would be a mistake. Go Hillary!

Hillary should go after McCain. Palin's extremist views are all together inconsistent with my own. I have talked with friends, family and co-workers on both sides of the fences. We are all working mom's. We all agree that we would not take on such a committment with her family responsibilities when she had a very desirable career already (ego driven). Also her extreme stance on abortion along with her scary religious views no one likes. Not one mom would get on a plane in active labor. So with time, she will loose her luster with mainstream American females. So McCain should answer weather he is for the draft to meet his military agenda. You want to see mom's ralley?? He may be cute....but I am voting on more than just gray hair!

Palin is another religious wacko! Voters should beware! Jeff Warrens could be in the White House!

I never in my life thought I would be saying this but I totally agree with Cindy in Ga.

This election is about the person on top and I am glad that Hillary and Obama both realize that and is attacking McCain. Palin will show her true colors and her radical views and lack of knowledge will be exposed soon enough (whenever she is allowed to speak on her own).

Palin is just a distraction from McCain and the fact that if he is elected it will look like the past 8 yrs.

2 THINGS!!!!! 1) Doesn't it show the LACK of executive leadership on Barack Obama's part that to DEFEND him now, like a dog running away from something with his tail tucked between his legs, he has to rely on the help of an older and wiser WOMAN????? 2) Shame on you Rick Sanchez for not correcting the older gray haired democratic gentlemen on your show this afternoon that said that "Republics do not participate in community service!!!"" Why does CNN not respond to people when they make these RIDICULOUS comments??????? Of course, Republicans participate in community service-A LOT!!!!!!!!!! I am disgusted with the low gutter level of politics. I am DISGUSTED THAT THE MAINSTREAM media just brings on folks and lets them just talk and say whatever ridiculous thing they want. I just hope that CNN only draws INTELLIGENT viewers that can decipher through all the bunk and know what is truth and what is just an ignorant person saying an ignorant comment, to I guess, an ignorant newsperson. I am ashamed of what I saw said today. Keep it up. You WILL get the republican ticket elected!!! You are sooooooooooo out of touch with the rest of the country from your perce in New York City.

Michele.................

We make a mistake when we choose a President base on one or two issues...........we have to choose a President that is good for the country as a whole...........for everybody. That isn't something Republicans can understand. The Abortion topic surfaces every 4 yrs and all of a sudden everyone is up in arms about it. Then, most often, a crappy Republican is elected and the country goes in the toilet. If the religious people followed what the Bible teaches they would care about issues that follow the ideals of the Left............which is people issues........helping people. The Abortion issue is a GOP tactic to divide and enrage people. You are being used by the Right.........and they are wrong.........

Hillary can say the things that needs to be said about Gov. Palin without being accused of being sexist. Sorry it is not sexist to express concers anout Palin's experience. With McCain in the Oval, she really would be a heartbeat or two away from the Presidency.
Say what you will about Joe Biden knows his foreign policy. Palin lives close to Russia. This is foreign policy experience?
Her inability to understand what people are going thru right now and lack of compassion for helping them thru it is austounding. Her dismissal and making fun of the people that provide the services that these people need was just plain infurreriating. I can honestly say I have not screamed at a TV sent that long since Lindsay Graham said theis recession is all in our heads. Our community had 4 large mills close that particular day.
NOTICE I HVAE SAID NOTING ABOUT HER CHILDREN OR FAMILY ISSUES. I am confident she will be able to outsource those duties as needed.
That having been said I would love to see these two women square off. Pay Per View anyone?

Talk about not welcoming adversity, isn't that what Oprah Winfrey is doing? She's going to lose half of America with her recent decision to cut off Palin. Ever heard of the "Fair Doctrine Act?" Oprah has shown her true colors, and Palin doesn't need her, nor should she even go on her show "After the Election." What a double standard ! ! ! ! ! I never watched Oprah that much before, but now I NEVER will! Oprah proves to us all that not all women are created fair and unbiased.

With a heavy heart in the debacle she suffered in the last democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Clinton is no longer the same as she was before where her speeches was full of enthusiasm, vigor, and hope for the american people Her present presidential endorsement of Sen. Obama is seemingly lifeless and does not have the appeal to attract the american voters to rally behind her party . Her political ads against Sen. Obama during the primaries had brought serious doubts about the competency and experience of Sen. Obama to lead the country. Sen Clinton's defeat in the primaries coupled with over a $10 million debt had faded her popularity and she is no longer effective to support her party's presidential bearer. Moreover, the emergence of a new superstar in the political arena in the person of VP candidate for the Republican Party Gov. Sarah Palin has put the entire democratic ticket in the backstage of this political arena where it becomes an impossible dream for Sen. Clinton to grab the limelights from the winningable tickets of Sen. MCCAIN and Gov. PALIN.

How can we be so sure Hillary was even interested in the veep position? How can we be certain she is filled with as much disappointment as everyone tends to believe? I think she is a good Democrat and had said all along she would support whomever won the primary if it wasn't her. The fact that they are both female doesn't mean there is going to be some kind of "cat fight". Hillary will help the Obama campaign because that is what she promised to do. I think Palin should be treated like any other vice president or president. People have a right to know who she is, what she stands for and what kind of vice president or president she would make. Too bad if she feels she is being attacked–she is an unknown to most of us. This is why everyone is curious about her and why we tune in to hear what she has to say. That doesn't mean I agree with her or would vote for her! If she is so great, why not allow her to speak freely and often?

I am a Republican woman and I will be voting for Obama. I am insulted that McCain would believe that I would vote for a ticket just because it contains a woman. As far as I'm concerned, I am looking for someone that is fiscally conservative. The republicans have had more than enough time to prove to me that they can balance a budget and reduce the deficit. This has definately not happened. So, I'm giving the democrats a chance. Clinton did a good job.

I don't think it is necessarily a good idea to send Hillary out specifically to take on Palin. If Obama does that it could be perceived that Obama can't fight his own battles because he needs to have Hillary there because of Palin being a women. Many of Hillary's supporters hear her and are reminded of why they support her and want her to be Pres. Obama and Biden at some point are going to have to fight this race on their own.

By the way, my previous post refers to some comments made in the article "Girl fight!" -part 1. There were questions about the authenticity of an email that was circulating about Palins record as Govenor by a 'Jackie S.' who lives in Alaska.