Live Blogging from the Democratic Debate

Still wondering if this is going to be streamed live anywhere for us hyper-involved West Coast folk???
Obama 2008 — Yes, WE CAN!!!

Yes , I was wondering the same thing ! For us hyper involved expats in europe !!! Come on ABC !! Stream it ….

What do people see in that Obama?

I think we should ask the two following questions:
Obama: about his comment in SF
and to BALANCE IT OUT
Hillary: Clinton on Working-Class Southerners, circa 1995: “Screw ‘em”

Rick,
A question from Portugal. It will be streamed live? There are a lot of people interested back here…
Thanks

I just want to make sure that the news story of Hillary Clinton saying “Screw ‘em” to the southern working class gets some attention tonight. More here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/16/hillary-clinton-on-workin_n_97017.html

I hope they ask obama, why is he wearing a flag pin now? he wouldn’t before now………

They cling to their…antipathy for people who are not like them…typical white people…and you want black people to say god bless America …. No No No God Dam* America… Hillary ain’t never been called a nig*r.
This is the man we want to rule the free world?

Thanks, anika

obama will never win in nov. Its time to get him out of race.. vote clinton..

I used to say anyone but a
Republican! After hearing all of Clintons lies and her horrible negative caqmpaign, I now say “Anyone but a Clinton” Obama you are right people do pray more and immerse themselves in various things to get away from lifes everyday pressures and troubles.

Obama’s under sniper fire……………

JAKE TAPPER: YOU OBAMA SHILL…
your report on ABC World News Tonight was such an endorsement for Obama!! You should be working for NBC

David:
Because he’s Obama!

i would like to ask both canidates this question. with oil at 112.00 a barrel, rising food prices ect, ect, it is well known that there is vast amounts of untapped oil in alaska and the gulf of mexico. when is the government going to do something about it? as far as obama is concerned he says he will not take any money from the big oil companies yet he voted to give big tax breaks to the oil companies. in my opinion he talks out of both sides of his mouth. also, when bill clinton was president in 1999 before the big dummy bush took over the country had a balanced budget and gas was 99 cents a gallon. i for one am voting for hillary because i believe she can get this country back on its feet again

AH THE CLINTONS MASTER MANIPULATORS AND OBVIOUSLY GREAT LIARS—AND NOW PUTTING THEMSELVES AHEAD OF THE GOOD OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY—ITS ALL ABOUT THEM –SURE THEY RELATE TO US-HA-THEM AND THEY 100 MILLION DOLLAR PAYCHECK !!! OBAMA COULD HAVE HAD NEGATIVE ADS RUNNING ABOUT SNIPER BULLETS, CLINTON ADVISERS WHO MET WITH COLUMBIANS ETC BUT HE DIDNT-HE DIDNT STOOP TO THE CLINTONS NEGATIVE ATTACKS. WHAT KIND OF RELIGIOUS PERSON RUNS VICIOUS ATTACK ADS LIKE CLINTONS-SHES A FAKE !!!!!!!!!!!!

To “Dooley”…
“Obama looks down on people of faith and gun owners.”
Obama supports the second amendment, and was today endorsed by the American Hunters and Shooters Association (an alternative to the NRA that believes that the NRA does not focus enough on preserving the environment for hunters and sportsmen, and has been too focused on gun manufacturers instead of owners), and is a ‘man of faith’ himself. Funny how people try to attack the man for “looking down on people of faith” and lash out at his former pastor in the same breath.
William Ayers is a college professor now, and Obama (also a college professor) went to one party that Ayers was also at once.
Rezko was involved with a lot of political fundraising and has been associated with a lot of candidates in Illinois. Mr. Obama has never been tied to any wrongdoing in relation to Rezko – except by people like Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly who are desperate to find any “dirt” they can on Obama.
Maybe you should turn off Fox once in a while and try watching some real news. Or better yet, turn off the TV and actually read something.

let’s see how much studdering he does???? He is so funny to listen to, he can only say ” I agree with Hillary, otherwise he studders….

The NRA didn’t endorse Obama and Hillary can actually shoot a gun and we all know about Obama’s church.

WOW well I’m for Obama, I was at the event i San Francisco after the event where all the “bitter” stories have come from. Most people need economics as their primary interest – unless we are scared by fear, used by Bush for sure to gin up the votes in the 04 election as a deliberate tactic to play to the votes in the Rust Belt and beyond. He never delivered any economic substance in fact we are all i dire straights unless you are very wealthy.
None of us attending those events are elite, we all came from other cities, the venues were in a wealthy neighborhood.
I do not have a job, my son is in Iraq, I’m 60 years old, a woman and white.
While I am an attorney I was the oldest of 9 kids and paid my way the whole way.
Anyway, I’m for Obama, California

The media prefers Obama because they give me more story lines. The same reason they wanted Bush in office.

I have never heard CNN report the Larry Sinclair story. It is an unbelievable story.

This election will come down to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida……..
No matter who the Dem nominee is, they’ll win all the typical big, blue states….
but Obama CANNOT WIN OH, PA, and FL….
Archie Bunker Dems don’t want to vote for him, but they would vote for Hillary

Substance or style? I vote for susbstance and experience.

Since today marks the first anniversary of the Virgina Tech massacre, I hope George or Charlie asks the candidates where they stand on gun control. With Senator Clinton touting the values of hunting, it would be especially enlightening for the voters of Pennsylvania – as well as the rest of the country – to hear both candidates true feelings on this important matter. With the two candidates pandering to Pennsylvania voters about which of them loves guns the most, let’s have a question on this topic.

Wow, Charles Gibson and ABC News sure are Clinton haters. What’s that all about? It took 1 Clinton to fix the mess after the 1st Bush, and it’s going to take 2 Clintons to fix the mess after the 2nd Bush.
Let’s hope Charles and the small Greek-American midget reporter will be more fairer in their debate “moderating……………….”

“Lady”, “Kathie”, etc. -
What’s with all the unfounded claims of ABC being “biased” in favor of Obama? Got any facts to back that up?
I take it you don’t read the blogs by ABC reporters too often, particularly “Political Punch”, which jumps down Obama’s throat at every opportunity (including the ridiculous “I think I might have smelled cigarette smoke on Obama’s suit jacket one time last year” post).
Reporters do try to dig up and rehash “me more story lines”, but there’s no factual evidence of concerted anti-Hillary, pro-Obama “bias” beyond Hillary complaining and bringing up Saturday Night Live skits in the last debate (and she had “the media” eating out of her hand and treating her with kid gloves for many weeks afterwards).
Hillary’s benefited from playing the media like a fiddle then, and she’s been benefitting from it this week – witness the media’s continuing spin and rehashing of the “bitter” statement all week. It’s a completely media-manufactured “controversy” that’s not really all that newsworthy, but that reporters play up to the point of ridiculous hyperbole and label a “firestorm”.
But they’re biased towards Obama? I don’t think so. They’re “biased” towards one thing: getting ratings, and selling newspapers and magazines. Advertising dollars is what it’s all about, and that’s why what passes for “news” these days gets turned to “infotainment”, while real discussion of the actual issues that need to be discussed and would make for a true “debate” get left by the wayside.

I hope issues get blogged besides hate, and everyone realizes how important for our country the next President to be connected to us and really fix the problems which are destroying our country
nite

Obama can’t win in OH, PA, and FL b/c Archie Bunker Democrats don’t want to vote for him ….
that means he can’t win the general election

Can anyone tell me if they heard the report from Fox News today? According to the the Huffingting Post in 1995 – Hillary told Bill Clinton to tht he did not owe the working class voters anything and to “scre ‘em”. If this is true then I know who the Ral Elitist is and that is Hillary Clinton!

Can anyone tell me if they saw the report from Fox News today? According to the the Huffingting Post in 1995 – Hillary told Bill Clinton to that he did not owe the working class voters anything and to “screw ‘em”. If this is true then I know who the Real Elitist is and that is Hillary Clinton!

90% of candidate platforms never filters through the congress. So, most of the talk of what they will do once then get there is BS.
What is more important is the approach-how they will do it. Obama is America’s only hope to reset its negative image in the world and move this country away from destroying its future generation by borrwing form them to wage wars. That is assuming, majority of Americans have not forgotten that that North America is not all there is to the palnet – as this will become increasingly evident and will marginilize America’s influence and economic might in the next 30 years.

Tell that to the Phillies from the 1970s for many years in a row that was unachieved fight song > “Yes we can” – NOT.
Hillary Clinton has 8 years of experience in the White House, and this is no time for amateurs like Crockabama.
I believe Crockabama is better suited as a Supreme Court Justice, and I would totally support him for a bench spot at the get go, but he’s no MLK (although he tries to sound like him) and he’s not up to speed to be President. No way. It’s time for President Hillary Clinton.
Look, males have had their way for over 200 years with the office, it’s time for a qualified woman like Hillary.

Will you ask him about Auchi?

how come Obama disapproved carter’s meeting with Hamas when meeting with jewish leaders today. He himself once said that he is willing to meet Iran and syria to resolve mideast dispute. well, he is not getting my vote. please ask him this question during the debate.

Obama did…Go to Rev Wright’s church and hear his racist message. Obama didn’t…believe Rev. Wrights message but he attended and heard it for 20 years and words do count but, if the words offended him, why didn’t he attend another church? Obama did before he didn’t.

Hey “.babi”: Hillary has the experience and the MLK wannabe has what – “hope?” C’mon, we need action here in the USA – not hope shmope. You don’t even have an MLK in Ireland. It’s late there, so get to bed.

We are here in Pennsylvania and have already filled out our absentee ballot. So at this point, we have already decided as many with absentee ballots already have. What scared us about Barack Hussain Obama were the comments of his former Pastor, Wright, and the fact he used poor judgement staying in such a hate oriented church (even Oprah got out). As a Catholic for close to 50 years, not once have I heard a sermon or any kind of similar political comments from any Pastor. When Catholics even discuss anything resembling politics such as abortion, we are immediately criticized and challenged for our tax exempt status – why hasn’t the same happened here? There is a real double standard which is truly unfair to white Americans and the fact is that blacks can and do get away with racism, hate crimes and bigotry against whites all of time, which is an outrage! Secondly, he lacks any real experience and has constantly been running for office instead of acting in office. Finally, he does come off as elitist when he talks about folks in PA clinging to their guns and religion. We happen to support both and find comfort in our Religion and support in the fact that we can hunt if we wish to. Good luck Hilary, you will need all the help you can get when we vote for McCain in the Fall (of course we changed parties just to vote in the primary).

To Dooley again:
“The NRA didn’t endorse Obama and Hillary can actually shoot a gun and we all know about Obama’s church.”
When was the last time the NRA endorsed a Democratic presidential candidate? Do you really expect a group that seems to think you need an AK-47 to shoot a pheasant to endorse Hillary Clinton either? The NRA will predictably endorse McCain, if they endorse anyone.
When asked by reporters when the last time was when she actually shot a gun this week, she replied “I don’t think that’s relevant” and avoided the question. In the previous primary debates this season, one of the questions to the Democratic candidates was to raise your hand if you have EVER had a gun in the house – neither Hillary nor Obama raised their hands. Hillary’s no gun owner, and the only “proof” that she’s ever fired a gun is her own story saying she once learned to shoot behind a cabin when she was a kid.
And if the only thing you know about Obama’s church in Chicago is the same edited soundbites looped continuously on Fox News, then no, you don’t know “all about” Obama’s church or their congregation, or their works.
But of course, it’s a lot easier to put the blinders on and see only what you want to see – to only ‘let in’ information that supports your own prejudices and backs up your foregone conclusions, than it is to educate yourself with information from both sides of a story or an issue, and make an informed decision based on facts and rational thought. It’s a lot easier to let heated emotion take over than it is to allow your own preconceptions to be challenged, or to challenge your own ideas to make sure they stand up when looked at from other angles. It’s a lot easier to repeat what a political campaign’s strategists and spin doctors want you to repeat than it is to think for yourself.
But taking the “easy” path, and falling prey to “low information voter” syndrome, is what’s gotten the country into the ditch it’s in now. Do we want to climb out, or do we want to keep digging?

Our ins stops covering at 23.

Maybe, Obama’s comments about religious faith and guns and thier relationship with bitterness comes from Rev Wright and his church which he attended for 20 years.

Panama Canal, a US Territory

Dooley: No doubt, and you can expect more of that going forward, so that’s why Hillary Clinton is the clear choice.

Come on Pa. I know you are smarter than to be fooled by a smooth talking con man. the man is a liar and he is so full of deciet it is nauseating, Please dont put him in the White House, our country id at stake.

Voters in PA, are not stupid, as the GOP claims they are.
They know a sound bite and attack ad when they see it.
PA’s voters will not vote based on ‘three word sound bites’, as the GOP hopes and encourages them to do.
There will be a few dummies who will crossover vote, vote like they are told, etc..but most folks will think when they vote next week.
It’s the war, economy & health care.
Not what a pastor said, or what the disgraced former GOP congressmen on Fox News, decides what was ‘really said’.
Have fun on Tuesday PA, you prove those pollsters and pundits wrong.
Have a record turnout.

My hope is that tonight during this debate, Hilary Clinton is pinned down on her specific views regarding gun control, since she has been trying to paint herself as a gun enthusiast. My husband is a NRA member and hunter, and terrified at the thought of her as president because of her voting record and recorded opinions. He foresees her being more than willing to strip him of his 2nd amendment rights through implementation of her policies should she hold that office. I am also curious to see if the debaters will stand behind podiums as is customary in all debates, or are they seated because Hilary is a woman and not as tall as Senator Obama. If they are planning on seating the candidates, may I suggest giving her a step stool?

I believe there is still more info to come out about the Obama..Rezco connection.

Censorship ABC…at it’s finest!

I would like to ask Obama, does he think that amplifying the sound of a few hecklers in Pittsburgh to make it sound like the whole crowd is dishonest.
I would also like to know if those few hecklers were planted by his campaign.
I’d like to know, does he really think Hillary and Bill clinton are racist or were those accusations just ploys to take any AA support away from Clinton.
I would like to know why he said he would have left his church had Wright not retired, since Wright only retired the end of February 2008. Why if that is true did he not leave the church some time in the last 20 years.
I would like to know why he lied to the American people about his ties to Rezko and the fact that the Obama’s visited the Rezko’s at their vacation home. Why he lied about the closeness of their relationship and the amount of money Rezko contributed to his campaigns.
Why he misled the people of PA with an Ad saying he didn’t take money from oil companies when he knew it was misleading.
Why he tells everyone his campaign is supported by small donors when more than 50% of his donations come from very large donors and bundlers.
Why if he talks about a new kind of politics he splits hairs on the meaning of things, like lobbyist vs washington lobbyist in an effort to mislead.
What he thinks of the cumulative impression of the following.
Michelle saying, for the 1st time she’s proud of her country
Michelle saying America in 2008 is mean.
His minister saying aids was introduced to the black race by America
His refusal to wear a flag pin saying those who did were less patriotic than he is.
His rubbing elbows with PA voters and then going to a closed event and saying they are bitter and therefore cling to guns and religion and are basically racist.
His going to Pa Bars and drinking beer and Pa farms and feeding baby cows and going to a Pa bowling alley and bowling etc, and then having the audacity to insult Hillary Clinton in his speeches for having a beer in a PA bar and saying she would do anything.
I hope Obama is asked some real questions and is not given a free pass as he has for the last few months.

I want to know why Obama and his campaign recall NO recollection of a meeting with Auchi the billionaire from Iraq at Rezko’s (also a criminal now under trial in the US) mansion home with his wife Michelle in April 2004, where they not only attended but made a few toasts. One does not forget such events in one’s life. Auchi was convicted in 2003 of fraud charges in France (ate dinner with Obama and Michelle in 2004, and was reportedly barred from re-entry into the United States in 2005.

Its like some Blacks, not all mind you, mostly the younger generation,have suckled off thhe fruits of America, and still scream and moan about what they are owed because they were born Black! I think with civil rights laws and equality laws and affirmative action, they should be satisfied, but im beginning to think some of them will never be appeased as long as they think they can get something for free!

I just don’t like the idea of a president that has ties to so many shady characters as Obama does.

Why did he chose a church that is black “liberation” theology?

Jackt08, NOOOOOOOO you Cant ANYONE BUT OBAMA08. If He wins a lot of people will move to canada, Then all you OBAMAMANIACS can support him, with most of your paychecks, if you even have a Job.

philadelphia freedom, pull those claws back when you address me, he was born in the Panama Canal zone and was born to military parents stationed on orders by the US Military and he is running for POTUS

Will Hillary say “screw em” to the blue collar voters in PA too?

I bet they make her go first again so Barack will know what to say ;)

Say what you want about Hillary but she is a fighter and a hard worker who will roll up her sleeves and get the job done in Washington.

dooley, even if it means saying anything to get elected? Watch out!! Fire ahead, run for cover!!!

I hope George will let Hillary remember what she said about white working-class Southerners back in ’95:
“Screw ‘em,” she told her husband. “You don’t owe them a thing, Bill. They’re doing nothing for you; you don’t have to do anything for them.”
The story and the quote have been confirmed by Alan Wolfe at The New Republic site.
It’s spreading all over the news tonight, and it will be relevant in a dicussion of her attacks on ‘elitist’ Obama’s “bitter” remarks.

Is Hillary going to be asked about her “screw them” comments she made regarding working class southern whites in ’95?

Clinton supporters. Your choice in a few days:
McCain
Obama
Nader
Start thinking.

Why would you move to Canada. If you think Obama is extreme you will be in for a rude awakening. It will be up to a Democrat to increase your paycheck and re-secure American jobs. We have spread ourselves to thin and if we keep going on the track were on then the end picture is not so good.

All politicians say anything to get elected.

Thomas
And all the while, I thought congress made laws and allocated money and the president was the nation’s administrator.

Why are we not talking about the fair tax? This basic equation solves loop holes and equity problems.

“Lady”: Act like a lady……….LOL, too funny you red dressed GOP machine gun toting wannabe locksteppers.
Your type reminds me of the English we defeated here on this land, including Christmas Eve a few miles up the Delaware River. Red coats……. General Kosciusko warned us of people from within trying to take our Bill of Rights away…..
http://www.lituanus.org/1986/86_1_03.htm
Do you ever smile?
Panama is a foreign country. End of story.
McCain is N-O-T eligible to be President.
(Would have responded sooner but was fixing some eats.)

I hope they ask her if she ate that duck she shot.

Can’t wait to hear the question.
Sen Obama , Do You Like jelly or cream filled doughnuts?? Can’t wait to hear his response actually Im a jelly person myself and if he answers correctly I will vote for him .

At least Clinton can’t say that she had to go first this time! Let’s see what she will whine about during this debate. YES WE CAN!

whats with hillarys eyes,, looks frankensteinish!

how bout them panthers

how bout them panthers

A commercial already! Selling the election.

I am sick of all the political promises of all of the politicians. Now is the time to take theory and turn it into action! Is there anyone out there who agrees with me?

Please tell the truth Hillary!

Hillary is evil. Don’t buy anything she says

Uh-oh, now here
comes another loss.
Barack just got
thumbs up from THE BOSS.
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He should have been fired years ago,….not only is his music horrible,..so is his judgement!!

I would like to ask Obama why his church has as one of it’s Mission Statements, that African Americans should avoid becoming part of the middle class.

Commercials already!

I guess Hillary is a little more content now that she didn’t have to speak first, let’s see if it makes a difference!

I’m in Indiana — so very interested in what happens in PA — while I believe Sen. Clinton and her team have totally blown out of propotion the “elistist” remarks – I also believe that some voters will listen to the negative spin rather than what the candidate has to say- elitist tag on Obma is complete nonsense – why can’t we simply focus on what they believe they can do

Working Americans have been repeatedly seduced at the polls by emotional issues such as…”God, guns, gays, abortion and the flag” while their way of life shifted ineluctably beneath their feet.
VA Senator Jim Webb

Hillary needs to win PA, and then declare victory and drop out. Quit while you’re behind.

No dream ticket………

I wouldn’t trust that woman as far as I could throw her NAFTA creating husband

I can plainly see most if not all comments here are from bafoons with no real interest in real debate.

this question is not relevant to the primary

I LOVE debates. Go Hillary!

How does Hillary define a lie?

Al Gore for Republican VP, McCain is really old.

Obama: Will you bring God back to schools?

Debate is online at:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/

How can an american vote for a man that turns his back on the flag, and won’t say the pledge.

then get out and help Obama….

The world is watching and we love OBAMA. He is real and can bring real solution to on going crisis in America and the world. We are tired of being divided by politicians world wide. We all need sound minded vibrant people in power. Obama is worth the love Americans has shown him so far. Hug a friend on this blog and you will feel beterr. Stop the bitterness.

Has ANYONE noticed that Clinton will say something that brings positive support and is catchy or good, and then Obama will them start using that as his main thing? Like him “brining change,” Clinton was all about change before him. And he doesn’t only copy stuff from her. I’m sorry, but it is starting to get pathetic whether you suport Clinton or Obama or anyone else for that matter. When he starts coming up with his own material, then I might start listening to him.

She looks great and she will do well. However we all know regardless of what happens the media will either tune out a great deabate by her or over reach on any tough spots she has We will see if she is treated fairly tonight.

look obama has put together a melting pot during this whole thing why are we still talking about who needs to be the democrate.

I wouldn’t rule out a “dream ticket” and there’s no point in talking about it now when the primary is still going on. I’m glad both of them are avoiding the question and just talking about the problems, but let’s get in some better questions.

Nice opening statements. Yeah its tough out there, but for the gentlemen whom Barak spoke of who cannot afford gas money to drive to interview for new jobs………….if you cannot afford $3.50 which in most automobiles will get you 20 some miles, then your problems have surpassed those of finding a new job….

Chelsea looks lovely tonight.

Go to http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/ — they are hosting the debate and have a live stream.

Hillary began saying our Founding Fathers in Philadelphia made a promise. I dont recall them making any promises. They made a proclamation! Lol only politicians like Obama hoodwink with words of ‘hope’ and ‘promises”.

hildog talked about it as the “party” coming together, obama talked about it as clinton/obama “supporters” coming together. much less exclusive. go baraq

So is ABC gonna ask Hillary about the “Srew’em-gate” comments that where reported today in http://www.huffingtonpost.com In 1995 Hillary told her husband
“Screw ‘em, you don’t owe them a thing, Bill. They’re doing nothing for you; you don’t have to do anything for them.”
This was in reference to working class white southerners who had left the Democratic Party. Sounds like Hillary will only try to work for those on her side and says Screw’em to others.
Will this hurt Hillary in the primaries and in the general? Will these comments hurt Hillary’s ability to govern if she where to be elected?

Sen. Clinton needs to show how weak Obama will be if chosen to run against the Republican party. The 527′s are blissfully waiting to go after him. Hillary has weathered the Republican damage from the past — her dirty laundry is out there. Obama’s laundry basket it still full. Democrats can’t afford to take a risk with Obama. Four more years of Republican rule will destroy this country.

Where is Bill?

If Obama was a member of Rev. Wright’s church for over 20 years, how is it possible, as he claims, that he was unaware of Rev. Wright’s comments?
Alternatively, if you believe Obama when he claims that he was unaware of Rev. Wright’s remarks until he began running for president, how do you justify Obama making Rev. Wright his campaign’s spiritual advisor after he became aware of the remarks?

Obama promises us a better economy.
According to US Census statistics, during Obama’s time in the Illinois State Senate unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and the number of people without health insurance all saw increases.
Where’s the track record for positive change?

C’mon abc ask about Bosnia….

Obama: Will you bring God back to schools?
Posted by: JBerfield | Apr 16, 2008 8:10:33 PM
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Now that is a scary thought,…can you imagine piping in Pastor Wrong through closed circuit TV into all our classrooms!!

Senator Clinton left the door open for a joint ticker. Senator Obama won’t even address it. Democrats want that option and Senator CLinton seems more open to it that Senator Obama.

These questions are about the race. Gibson is just selling something for this blog. ASK SOMETHING THAT IS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS IN AMERICA.

Why are neither of them wearing a US Flag on their Jackets? Are they ashamed to be American?

Anyone know where I can get a live feed that has captions for the hearing impaired?

Here is the link for the west coast folks…
http://a.abclocal.go.com/wpvi/livemedia?section=news/politics&id=6083174

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW the big questions for obama Charlie you didn’t give the whole quote. Bama is faultering, hes’ changing the answer HE DID NOT APOLoIGIZE.
HIS whole pilandering to his backers was how to swift vote lunch pail folks.

Hillary already has a 54% negative rating countrywide-how could she possibly win in a general election?
And to answer Carol, above, I’m not sure which doughnuts Obama likes best, but he’d give both equal time.
Hillary likes hers plain, with a beer and a shot of crown royal.

I’m not BITTER. What do guns and religious faith have to do with being bitter?

Best Obama response on “bitter” comments.

wbrukie: thank you

Why doesn’t anyone ever bring up the fact that the same poor unemployed people that Hillary wants to help are the same people she screwed over by helping with NAFTA?

He is right. I completely agree with him. I love America but I am bitter. Washington does not listen to us. We say right and they go left. We are stuggling. There needs to be a change.

Classless question by Gibson.
Nevermind the “bitter” comment, ask him about naming a day “Islamic Community Day” while he was a senator in Illinois.

To the writer above: I don’t think Hillary is evil. She is no sinner. Barack is no saint. They are both very human, and make mistakes. There was interesting survey discussed today that said more people trust Barack. I understand that survey. I trust him more, too. Somehow I feel that Hillary wants to be President too much. That is one thing about her that troubles me…

The “bitter question is stupid”. Let’s do problems Charlie.

Debate is currently on. Charles Gibson needs to ask Hillary about her lies on Bosnia since he as asked Barack Obama about his “bitter” comment. OK Charles Gibson… give them equal time to discuss their words.

2 Radical Liberals, the Democratic party is a joke.

The live web feed is awful. They’re devoting 50% of the screen to their undecided voter focus group’s live debate analyzer, with only a tiny picture of the actual debate.
Oh, and the constantly waving flags in the background.
Bah.

keep chelsea off the camera she is not running for president. Hilliary is so scripted and not real. she seems so rehearsed. I hope she will just loosen up.

I’m taken aback by “screw’em” at Camp David in 1995.

How is it that EVERY state she goes to, she has either lived there, worked there or has family from there???

I hope they touch on Hillary’s gaffs.. waaayyy too much has been made of this. Especially since they are taken out of context.

Oh god can we not “have other questions on the same theme?”

Senator Obama is 100% correct. Because of the untruths told by the current Presidential administration the only constant the American people have to cling to is faith and religion. Senator Clinton should take a step back and listen to the fustration the American people feel toward the government and work on not making any of the same mistakes.

yes or no

Why isn’t Obama being asked why he voted against Iraq when the belief at the time was that Iraq possessed WMD’s? Hindsight is always 20/20, but if he were President, would he still allow people to threaten our national security should the situation present itself again in the future? Why is this not being asked?

Pennsylvania will be Baracktized on April 23rd!

She looks great and she will do well. However we all know regardless of what happens the media will either tune out a great deabate by her or over reach on any tough spots she has We will see if she is treated fairly tonight.

She looks great and she will do well. However we all know regardless of what happens the media will either tune out a great deabate by her or over reach on any tough spots she has We will see if she is treated fairly tonight.

Both these candidates are very, very dangerous to the future of our country. We
NEED to drill our own oil and get out there in the Gulf with China and Cuba grabbing OUR OIL not letting non-sensical people stop us. We need to stop using corn that takes more energy to produce and drives up most other food and non-food products. We NEED a candidate who truly cares about every part of our great country not just there small constituencies. It is sad that here we have 2 candidates we know beyond a doubt are deceptive and millions will vote for them. They have lied about things that matter in small ways don’t you know they will lie about bigger more important things… they knock gas prices but want to add a 50 cent plus gas tax per gallon! HELLO someone wake up!

Simmple yes or no question where is Hillary’s yes or no.

I’m so damn sick and tired of the media’s focus on silly things like using the word bitter. I hope I don’t have to hear about this again in this debate. It’s so irrelevant. Ask Hillary whether her lying may be pathological. I’d like to hear her tendency to lie repeatedly addressed.

Obama sounds like Bush, always stammering and stuttering. As usual, he says, “Uh, ______, uh, __________. Ah, ah, ______, ah, _____, and p-p-part of the problem is ________.” What a great orator! (Only when he’s reading or memorized speech!)

I am a real estate investor. With the plan to raise taxes..both Clinton and Obama are going to wipe out investors who would purchase homes to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
please dont raise investors taxes

OK yes when pressured.

I like where this is going.

can her makeup person do ANYTHING about those cheekbones? downright scary!

People do cling to religion when times are hard; this is part of the religious belief. Has anyone done a study to see what persons commit crime? I’ve noticed in areas where people are unemployed they do resort to crime and crime usually involve guns. People need to deal with reality and stop acting like when a person is “real,” that that’s the crime…

This board appears to be full of “Rush” operatives.

Clinton can’t help herself — she goes down the same road whether it is intelligent or not. She is not wired right or something.

I’d ask this…
What are each of you going to do to stop the outsourcing of high paying It technical jobs?

Why is it Hillary has to lecture us? Does she think we are stupid? I am so sad to see who she has become as well as her husband. The woman can’t even answer a simple question about her discussion with Gov. Richardson. Now she says Obama can win…I do not believe a word out of her mouth.
I worked for JFK. I am a white woman and a boomer at that. I know when it is time to pass the torch to a new generation.

what about the fuel prices, when are we going to put a cap on fuel

at this point I don’t care which one wins…we need change!! I just hope that the other one will take 2nd place on the ticket!

This has been the most depressing debate ever. In short america is in the tolet and that why we should vote for me.

at this point I don’t care which one wins…we need change!! I just hope that the other one will take 2nd place on the ticket!

It’s all a sham! It’s already decided! Obama will be president because that’s what the media has determined. Look at the time (both positive and negative) given to any candidate. Obama leads by a landslide. Those of you voting for him are merely voting for who you are told to vote for. Argue all you want.
I was a die hard Ron Paul supporter (Everyone knows he would have been the best choice)but I realize he was getting ZERO press time, therefore, unelectable. Not a viable candidate (according to the press) therefore….not a viable candidate.
So now…..my choices have been narrowed for me. (Thanks media) John McCain is not really viable anymore. I guess my choices have been narrowed to Obama or Clinton.
So, I’ll switch parties and vote for the lesser of two evils. LOOK AT VOTING RECORDS! You people who are so OBAMAFIED probably have NO IDEA of Obama’s past record. (Thanks again media!)
I guess Clinton is what I’ll be stuck with.

This has been the most depressing debate ever. In short america is in the tolet and that why we should vote for me.

Hillary cannot look anyone in the eye tonight. She is talking from memorized comments and it seems disingenuous.

would the camera please stop showing chealsy she is very not good looking

Obama’s eye rolling at his counterparts comments is classic Clintonian.
Can’t wait to see if she tries to spin on Bosnia in a minute.

it is a yes or no question why isn’t she answering the question it is a yes or no question.

Sen. Obama did it again: “Let me pick up on what Sen. Clinton said…..”
If it weren’t for Hillary, Barack wouldn’t have anything to say in the debate

HIllary has a record of being bought out by big business, mainly but health insurance. This was when she was Senator, what would change when she is President?

Hillary says “Screw ‘Em” about working class whites. that means you!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/16/hillary-clinton-on-workin_n_97017.html

Democrats are socialist. Pure and simple. “Usefull Idiots” -Karl Marx

What kind of changes is Obama bringing to the table? All I have heard him talk is change and I want to know how?

Definition: Elitism is the belief or attitude that those individuals who are considered members of the elite — a select group of people with outstanding personal abilities, intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes — are those whose views on a matter are to be taken the most seriously or carry the most weight; whose views and/or actions are most likely to be constructive to society as a whole; or whose extraordinary skills, abilities or wisdom render them especially fit to govern.
Personally I hope Senator Obama is an elitist

Maybe H, he does seem to take a minute to choose his words and he does stammer but at least what ends up coming out is honest. Sen. Clinton opens her mouth and lies fly out.

Why does Chelsea look like she’s constipated? And why does Hillary feel the need for dirty politics? It’s time for a new kind of politics!
OBAMA 2008

OH YEAH OBAMA IS A PERSON OF FAITH , HE HAS FAITH IN HIS RACIST PASTOR REV. WRIGHT AND FARAKKAN. WHAT A JOKE . OH OBAMA YOU DONT FOOL ANYONE WITH YOUR HOLY ART THOU ATTITUTE!!

Why is Obama wearing a ear piece? Is he getting off stage help with his answers? Shame on ABC for allowing this!

How would both the candidates deal with the 12 million illegal immigrants that are in this country?

Hillary is soooooo fake! She does not like working class people, she said “SCREW EM” in 1995!!

Hillary plays dirty politics then gets on the debate like she’s so innocent.
Obama actually sticks up for Hillary.
Now that’s a man!

she is not punching. She should have said that it is up to the people to decide.

Why would anyone who loves this country, vote for a man whose own wife wrote a thesis damming the white people. She even made the statement (now that her husband is running for President) that she NOW loves this country. March on Hillary!!!

but…… ahh…. and……… adop adopp…… lmao. He got his feelings hurt for showing his bias and racist remarks about white people with guns and religion? haha Get em hillary

Clinton supporters claim Obama is an elitist? Ironic, considerinb the Clinton’s made over 100 million!
Hillary completely comes across as a cold and calculating candidate. Whereas, Obama portrays the warmer and progressive side of politics.
take care,

would the camera please stop showing chealsy she is very not good looking
Posted by: worldwide_1 | Apr 16, 2008 8:20:19 PM
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Let’s pray they don’t show Michelle!!
That movie scared me as a kid!!

hillary just made eye contact with barrack. =]

why won’t senetor obama say the pleadge of alegance?

Senator Obama is not bitter – he factual and honest! it is about time we as people of the US face the truth, pull up our own boot straps and get this government working again. No more old politics. Love Hillary, but Obama is making such a fantastic case for a win only those not willing to face the truth and face change would consider voting for Hillary at this time. Respectfully,
KT

Using an instance when Hillary was called an elitist to defend one’s self about being called an elitist by Hillary- he’s done his homework.

GOP hate bloggers.
Crockabama cultists.
Hillary Clinton realists.
President Hillary Clinton.

I can understand that you want to push people to watch on ABC (instead of online) to keep your on-air advertisers happy, but will you please at least have the full recorded debate available online later tonight?

I would love to hear these two speak on Education. Okay, so they’re mud-slinging and name calling; what’s new? The issues are not Clinton’s money or Obama’s preacher. The issues are how Education: how are we going to fix our failing public education system? Healthcare: when are we going to have universal healthcare and how? Iraq: when are we going to get out of another country’s civil war?
I want to hear about the issues. I want to hear, specifically, about Education, because other issues have been addressed in other debates. I haven’t heard much about Education.
MA

Obama’s response to the “bitter” comments were excellent…tying in her being misunderstood in the past. Smart.

The Democratic party, as it has done before, is snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Every day, John McCain sounds more rational, more reasonable, more adult, and less in sync with the Bush administration. More Presidential. He is even making more sense on the economy. Every day, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama either stick their foot in their mouth or give a gift to McCain for his eventual campaign against whichever one wins the present ugly fight and then has to somehow recover his/her dignity and beat back the Swift Boaters re-dux.
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It is so sad. And so stupid. Either one of them could be a great President. But the way it is going, I seriously doubt that either of them ever will. Is there anyway that anyone can pound some sense into them and have them stop chipping away at each other’s credibility? Where is Howard Dean on all this? Why couldn’t the Democratic Party operate like a professional baseball team with one smart and cagey coach with two starting pitchers, each ready to go at any time, just waiting for the final opposition team lineup, weather, etc.
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Does anyone have any influence?

Obama’s response to the “bitter” comments were excellent…tying in her being misunderstood in the past. Smart.

Hillary’s slamming him….

I see that this isn’t’ the place to have intellectual discussion about the candidates. I’m not sure who’s blogging but it’s clear who they support.

Who is watching the debate online? the link is not working?

Obama has reached out to the world with our money.
“Global Poverty Act”
Just pushed thru his committee in February of THIS year.
His whole background growing up is elitist, as far as Michelle, just because you grow up poor doesn’t mean you can’t have elitist views (she make over 300,000 a year now), not to mention pastor Wright, Bill Ayers, etc…

Obama has reached out to the world with our money.
“Global Poverty Act”
Just pushed thru his committee in February of THIS year.
His whole background growing up is elitist, as far as Michelle, just because you grow up poor doesn’t mean you can’t have elitist views (she make over 300,000 a year now), not to mention pastor Wright, Bill Ayers, etc…

Obama is so smug and SUCH a hypocrite! How do people not see that he has no real substance

When people are angry, frustrated or bitter with the government, it is because they have lost their trust and faith in their government. These people loose their trust and faith in the government because they are feeling left behind or ignored by the government. This makes people turn to the things in their own life that they do trust and have faith in such as guns or religion. Obama was not trying to insult anyone or talk down to those he has spent his life trying to help. Obama was just pointing out, even-though he could have said it better, people turn to their core beliefs when they can’t trust politicians.

I love the fact that nobody is talking about the sniper fire in Bosnia

Is Hilary Clinton’s run for the presidentcy a thinly disguised attempt of Bill Clinton to have a third term?

I think the presidential debates are very important because it shows where the candidates stand on the issues. I think Barack Obama or John McCain would make great presidents.

If either of the candidates are dedicated to the environment, they would champion a law that required solar panels on all new homes and buildings.
Will they do it?

People are frustrated because government is too large. It fails because these two candidates, and other democrats, find problems with their initiatives so they create more, and more, and more. Reducing the size of government will reduce our frustration. I also thought it was funny that she quoted the Constitution. What a joke. He’s a quote from the Constitution for her, Obama, and all other democrats who want government intervention in health care, CEO pay, BIG OIL(???) and so on. It’s the Tenth Amendment, it goes like this, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people”.

So, Barak wants people to remember the cookies.
But, Clinton (wisely) refuses to discuss cookie’s recipe

Posted by: Singh. | Apr 16, 2008 8:21:28 PM
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Elitist really has more to do with attitude than money,..you know the ATTITUDE that Obama has shown in his remarks!!

If Senator Obama were to be elected our next President which book would he place his hand to be sworn, the book that this Country was founded on – the Bible or the Koran (spelling)?

GOD is on both sides and needs help?
anyone want to help with
people…….who need a real
leader, one who see’s beyond the present day and looks ahead.
Which will look to the world’s needs?

PLEASE get off this topic and ask some pointed questions on What is Your plan for reducing the oil crisis – employment, taxes, and make them answer the questions

This has got to be a joke . we need to focus on the issues and the media, hillary and sean hannity need to wake up no body wants to here the rheortic. see thats what make me dislike all of this if hillary is nominated i will vote for ralph nader.

“What happens in politics is, you take one person’s statement, if it’s not properly phrased, and you beat it to death.”
Nice job noting that Hillary was unfairly attacked for “staying home and baking cookies,” and then saying that she was doing the same thing to him. Wasn’t expecting that.

PLS DO NOT GIVE THE OPPOSTION PARTY FODDER TO USE AGAINST THE SELECTED
WINNER IN AUG.

PLEASE get off this topic and ask some pointed questions on What is Your plan for reducing the oil crisis – employment, taxes, and make them answer the questions

HOW CAN ANYONE LIKE OBAMA WHO HANGS OUT WITH RACIST PREACHERS FOR TWENTY YEARS EVEN PRETEND TO UNDERSTAND WHITE AMERICA? WHY HASN’T OBAMA DEMANDED HIS PREACHER ISSUE OUT AN APOLOGY TO WHITE AMERICA?

he is so pompus. he would not be willing to get over this campaign and put her on the ticket to insure the victory in Nov. He needs to get over himself and think about our party!!

Obama said “how can I be condesending to be about faith, when I myself am a person of faith?”
That bothers me because his “faith” is based on the racist, hateful rantings and teaching of Jeremiah Wright!

wHY DOES oBAMA CONTINUE WITH THE SAME CHURCH AND DONATE 20,000 DOLLARS?

Hillary talks a good talk but she feels like the better and strongr candidate. Interesting she feels like she can “assume office on day one” when her campaign is mired in debt, caucases were badly handled or not at all, staff caught doing the same things she accuses the Obama team of. Not to mention her readiness apparently hasn’t effected her crecitability as yet again she’s caught in another Clinton “faux pas” with the Bosnia issue. The Nobel peace recipient called her invovlvement claims in the Belfast peace talks “silly”. She’s just another politician, pure and simple.

Hey you CBS idiots…why give Chelsea airtime if she will not do interviews? Is this CBS or the Clinton News Network (CNN)????

I can see why people is mad about what Obama said but it is true. You can’t walk the street without getting rubbed or some one begging for money. Crime is on the rise and I think that if there was more job offered to people that they wouldn’t have time to go out and committ these crime.

I hope someone asks them about the Kyoto treaty as I have never heard either of them address their opinion about this issue. Also I’m leaning toward Obama – we have to many years of the same people/families in office. The fact that Hilary has experince from being first lady hurts her for me, it doesn’t help her.

I think Hillary is out of touch with reality. Before there were politics, there was a sense of religion. People do tend to cling on to what they know is a constant as Obama.
Also, why does Sen. Clinton keep calling Sen. Obama by his first name, Barack. This is a lack of respect

It is not an earpiece to hear others, it allows them to hear the level of their own voices.

On to the nuances of who did/didn’t receive an invitation.

Legal immigrants based on Employment Visas are stuck in USCIS processing and FBI Name Check processing backlogs for a long time. For some of us, it takes 6 – 8 years to get a Green card.
What do Clinton/Obama propose to fix this mess? Would Clinton or Obama appoint a legal EB immigrant representative to oversee complaints on USCIS regarding non-performance? Woud Clinton/Obama make the Ombudsman more powerful so that the Ombudsman has some actual powers rather than being in an advisory capacity?
Thanks for the opportunity to present this question.

How are we suppost to expect change from hillary, when we have already seen her in a position in the white house. I understand she was not the president but I am sure she had infuences on the president. I don’t know about anyone else but I am all for NEW ideas.

How about the fact that we want to legislate God out of this country? This country was founded as a Christian nation. What will they do to preserve this? When you visit Islamic countries they don’t try to take their gods off of their money or currency. Why are we doing this? Why are we letting other religions rule our country? How will These candidates help preserve the values and beliefs our country was founded on?

obama cant explain away the lunch pail folk comment,hes going to twist what he said to justify getting caught,shameful,that comment was inaproperiate,peroid,

Senator Obama has repeatedly said he has been against the the war from the beginning. If it were him in the hot seat on 9/11/2001 what would he have done in response to the attack.

Why do people have selective amnesia over the “bitter” comment – that middle America shows antipathy toward people not like them. That is 1st order bigotry and white America has showed DEAFNING SILENCE to that obvious bigotry. If it was a White person that made such racist comments, Blacks would have been all over the place.

i want to know what is the out come of the s and l scandals that clinton was in volved with and when the clintons will be giving back the millions thay spent saying no i did not have sex with that woman and also when is the devorce

Hillary is such a HYPOCRIT!!!

Why are we paying these people for being senators? They do nothing but campaign. It makes me angry.
I want people who will do their jobs! Why should we think that, as president, either of them will do anything but campaign for 2012?

Since the Democrats won the House and Senet, consumer confidence has gone down, gas prices has gone up. unemployment has increased 10%, home equity has droped by $1.2 trillion dollars, and 1% of homes are in forcloser. Americans voted for change and they got it. Do the American people want to continue what the Democratic leadership has done plus increase taxes and government health care?

Why is ABC asking Sean Hannity’s Fox News questions?

Who cares about this stuff, get to the point and how they are going to change the country. I want examples. This junk is character questions. Both of them are back peddaling!!!

I recently saw a picture which showed that Sen. Obama did not salute the American flag or recite the Pledge of Allegiance. If this is true, how can we elect him to run our country? I for one want someone who is proud to be an American and all that our country has stood for.

LOL obama is getting the WRIGHT Question.
Finally. He will take a pass Im sure. Yep Hes TURNING LEFT , can’t wait for charlie to ask about grandma

who did her makeup. why is her right eyebrow arched higher than her left eyebrow…i bet the fashion industry is up at arms right now.
Shame on you Senator Hillary Clinton, shame one you! (and your stylist)

I believe Senator Clinton is mistaken, for people their religion is all they have to hold on too. It is what some lean and depend on, especially those who have a strong faith.

Just calm down. Barack is a good person. You don’t want McCain do you?

I am a white middle aged woman and I AGREE with Rev Wright. I wish they would start posting all the Right Wing Pastors out there who have said Katrina is gods way of punishing for homosexuality.

Can you ask the candidates if their Health care plan will include psychological care such as depression, anxiety disorders as well as physical health care.

It is so unfortunate that so many adult Americans require a pacifier when indulging in realistic and truthful conversation.

Kim, what faith are you associated with? The God of Love and Caring!

People need to face the fact that Obama
is a pure polictian. What he said in SF was plain old pandering to the left coast elitist that he was trying to get
money from. They think that small town American’s don’t have a clue.
Arl

WHERE IN THE HELL IS THE LIVE WEBCAST OF THIS DEBATE (&^w%(^%(e%#!%

We really don’t know where any of these candidates stand on certain issues. I would really appreciate a simple yes or no (no rhetoric) answer re:1. Do you believe a drivers license should be given to an illegal immigrant? Yes or no.2. Do you believe college tuition should be paid or subsidized for an illegal immigrant? Yes or no.3. Do you believe English should be our national language? Yes or no.4. Do you believe the recent vote regarding the Colombian Free Trade Agreement was correct? Yes or no.5. Do you believe the upcoming vote regarding an increase in foreign workers for US job should pass?Yes or no.6. Lasty, will you vote yes or no on the Save Act? Yes Or no.Thank you

OBAMA IS LYING. HE ADMITTED THAT HE WAS AT THE TRINTY CHURCH WHEN HIS RACIST PREACHER ISSUED THOSE RACIST ANTI-US REMARKS. WE CAN’T MOVE BEYOND OBAMA’S MINDSET THAT HE THOUGHT WAS OKAY TO STAY AT THAT CHURCH FOR TWENTY YEARS, WHICH IS THE SAME REASON WHY ORPAH WINFREY DECIDED NOT TO CONTINUE GOING TO THAT CHURCH.

Why are we going backwards with the ?’s

I would like Senator Clinton to stop attacking Senator Obama regarding how he should apologize for his commit about guns, when she has not apologized to me a soldier who did encounter direct fire and had to help many soldiers who were injured. That statement was directly insulting to me and my fellow soldiers who has and is served our Country. Lastly, Senator Clinton please “no more jokes about your statement about how it was just a mistake!”

Do people really think that these candidates will participate in their proposed health plans? I believe NOT!

Moving beyond anger and divisions…nice, Obama…I wonder how?

CBS–are you going to get to the issues or talk about the scuffles we have heard about for weeks?? Is this going to be a debate or just a reminder of things gone by?????????????

He will not answer the question on Wright question. He is evasive.

CLINTON CAN’T HANDLE THE PROBLEMS WITHIN HER OWN HOME–HOW IS SHE GOING TO MANAGE A COUNTRY? OBAMA MAY NOT WIN SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS A BLACK MAN AND PEOPLE ARE INTIMIDATED BY THE THOUGHT OF A BLACK PRESIDENT. THEY ARE BOTH EQUALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE. THAT IS WHY THEY ARE BOTH RUNNING! VOTING FOR MCCAIN WILL NOT RELIEVE US OF OUR CURRENT UNFORTUNATE STATUS.

OBAMA IS BORING HE TALKS AND TALKS AND NOTHING OF SUBSTANCE COMES FROM HIS MOUTH. HE IS A LIARRRRRRRRRR

Clinton and Bush family,,,,,20 years is enough! I think its time we get someone who stands up for the average person and is not manipulated by Corporate America….

Can someone pls ask Mr. Obama to explain what he means when he said americans want to understand how “we will provide jobs” and how “we will provide higher incomes”? Is it the government’s role to provide jobs and higher income? If so, why?

Folk probably cleave to their guns since they saw those of wealthier Americans lose theirs during the Katrina Disaster. . .That’s what was meant by Barack concerning a very realistic observation.

a person born poor doesn’t mean they are an elitist because they make a certain dollar amount.

If Charlie is going to bring up Rev. Wright then he also needs to follow up with Sen. Clinton about her LYING about her international experience. LYING and LYING until the VIDEO exposed her!

What does Hillary say about how being First Lady gives you potential presidential experience? If being First Lady prepares you to be President why aren’t Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Laura Bush potential candidates?

Good for you, Barack Obama. Talking about building bridges across lines and meeting each other.

Reverand Wright is your ‘spiritual advisor’ dude. He married you guys. Yah the church has done outstanding work, like a couple weeks ago heap accoladed on Louis Farakan and the Nation of Islam.
Obama, your a racist sir who hides your racism by intellectualizing it. I dont and wont feel guilty about slavery. I wasnt there. ANd you or anybody else will dump your guilt trip on me.

Has anyone noticed Senator Clinton is referring to Senator Obama as “Barack”…???

Good for you, Barack Obama. Talking about building bridges across lines and meeting each other.

What has Obama ever done?

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH. If he didn’t know over a 20 year period that his pastor is and was a racist, race baiting, America hater he’s too stupid to be President

My question is….
I hear the promises from each candidate. How do we make them accountable for things they said during this campaign in the future during their presidency if they win?
That is what needs to happen…. acountablity!!
Just voting them out in 4 years doesn’t cut it.
There is my frustration.

Both canidates have been in politics for many years. What have they done? I think they have more control over making changes in their current positions than President. If they haven’t done anything important in their current positions, what makes them think they can do anything as President.

Hey Charles Gibson… Ask Hillary abot her lying to the American Public many times about her Bosnia comments.

question for Obama. you say you make the decisions but lately with the reverend and latest remarks.how can you say you make the right decisions?

The Cosntitution says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Doesn’t federal funding of faith-based programs violate this basic principle of our democracy? Would you commit to eliminating the office of faith-based initiatives started by the Bush Administration?

ask about the issues.
Mr. Obama, you did not support the war, yet, you voted to fund it on 5 different occasions, voted to confirm Condi Rice and Gen. Casey (2 architects of this war), and voted AGAINST John Kerry’s bill to withdraw troops in July ’07.
Please explain.

With all of the baggage HRC brings to the campaign it does seem like such a sane choice to me – do not to relive Hillarygate, David Foster, Whitewater…. Great fodder for the Reps.

shes wiggling

Alas, I fear our collective wisdom goes unnoticed. Our warnings to the masses unheeded. Yet, how considerate they are to patronize us by letting us leave our little postings about. THE MACHINE has already decided the victor. McCane wins and we get a show to create the impression (the mere illusion) of a real Democratic system. Lest something unforeseen occurs and Hillary actually gets the tap instead. But we know what happens if Obama wins fair and square don’ t we (wink). Then, The Company gets into it. So, who is the V.P. pick again?

God i dont understand hillary sometimes. she honestly thinks that in times of need people dont turn to religion. are you kidding me? Look at the WHOLE MIDDLE EAST!!!!!!!!!!! Barack Obama was completely right

God i dont understand hillary sometimes. she honestly thinks that in times of need people dont turn to religion. are you kidding me? Look at the WHOLE MIDDLE EAST!!!!!!!!!!! Barack Obama was completely right

Here we go with the J Wright issue? Has she even heard the whole message or is he again…FISHING FOR STRAWS???

They need to stop the questions regarding “he said, she said” comments from the past and get down to the issues of this campaign!!! Why are we listening to these candidates defend their pasts when what we NEED to hear is how they will serve our future?!

I am still waiting for Charlie to ask them questions on some real issues. This isn’t a debate for prom queen/king.

Hillary lost me at “Sniper Fire.” I gotta go with The Sheik.

The questions being asked are ridiculous..why not ask them each why they supported the proposed farm bill which provides subsidies to the those who are making huge profits already and not dealing with a redistribution of the enormous amounts of money in this bill from the haves to the have nots!!!!i don’t care about who called who what and religion which i feel is personal.!

You can’t always control what your pastor is going to say. Furthermore, if he says something you don’t agree with that doesn’t mean you’re going to leave your church…you cant’ choose your pastor if you want to stay with your church, obviously

The questions being asked are ridiculous..why not ask them each why they supported the proposed farm bill which provides subsidies to the those who are making huge profits already and not dealing with a redistribution of the enormous amounts of money in this bill from the haves to the have nots!!!!i don’t care about who called who what and religion which i feel is personal.!

Does a one term Senator qualify to be the President of the United States.

Why is it that the president of these united states is always held responsable for the actions that the house and the senate puts into bills…..and submits for the country to follow?

This is a boring debate, seems like both candidates are afraid to attack the other. I’m changing the channel.

Where is Obama’s suppite” side of the family? Are we moving to a re where we elect a candidate strictly because one race see’s an opportunity to get an African-American in office and all will be restitution?? We are a nation of all races, creeds and religions…why not unite and help the Democratic Party defeat the Republicans? Hoe can Obama beat McCain?? This is a huge concern. No candidate can “fix” America…it will take a long time and strong leadership. We need to really evaluate who has the strongest….afterall, Obama will NOT stand up to his radical and racist Pastor…how CAN he stand up to Iraq and Osama???

SINCE WHEN IS NEW YORK HER CITY? SHE’S NOT EVEN A NATIVE NEW YORKER! Why aren’t they slamming her like they are him?!

It is pathetic that this debate is not available anywhere that I can find as a webcast. ABC, I figured you were dinosaurs but this is ridiculous.

I’m watching the debate and for more than 20 minutes all the questions have been about irrelevant personal stuff. We need to know about the plans and implementation
Charles Gibson is smarter than that he should quit this line of questioning!

c’mon Hillary, thats a softball question. yes 8,000 people should have left that church, unless of course they blame America for their own shortcomings or think caucasian people continue to hold down minorities. hey, divorce costs money, but switching churches is free anytime….

I have one thing to say…. The two candidates always talk about the economy and the war in Iraq,which are both important,but I want them to answer one question that I have not heard anyone answer…. What about all the people still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina? what are you going to do to help them get back into a home of their own and out of the poisionous trailers that they are living in and why do some of the people who are back in a new home now being asked to pay back money that they were given,in good faith, to rebuild? most of these people don’t even have jobs and they are now being asked to pay back between 35,000.00 to 150,000.00 dollars because our lovely government and the company they hired to pay out this money were not paying attention to how much they gave. I think the company that made the mistake should be the one to pay back the money not these poor people who have more thatn suffered enough!!!!!

I currently dislike ABC for not having this video streaming online. Now I have to read someone else’s interpretation of everything that happens.

I have one thing to say…. The two candidates always talk about the economy and the war in Iraq,which are both important,but I want them to answer one question that I have not heard anyone answer…. What about all the people still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina? what are you going to do to help them get back into a home of their own and out of the poisionous trailers that they are living in and why do some of the people who are back in a new home now being asked to pay back money that they were given,in good faith, to rebuild? most of these people don’t even have jobs and they are now being asked to pay back between 35,000.00 to 150,000.00 dollars because our lovely government and the company they hired to pay out this money were not paying attention to how much they gave. I think the company that made the mistake should be the one to pay back the money not these poor people who have more thatn suffered enough!!!!!

Can we get the moderators of this and all debates to focus on issues? Seriously, this is the 387th debate and I think that I know more about how they feel about each other as opposed to how they will become a great president. Get it together ABC!

Well, no surprise. The questions of the candidates are all about spin, and not about issues. Almost 30 minutes in and what we have heard is old news, and the wrong news. Not one question on economics, international policy and comparisons with McCain. Shame on you! Shame on ABC! Shame on Charlie and George to manipulate and ignore the American people this way.

Are the debate moderators stuck on stupid??? Is Rev. Wright or the “bitter” comment going to tell me about the candidates policy views?

Why is Obama wearing a ear piece? Is he getting off stage help with his answers? Shame on ABC for allowing this…. being coached how fake!!!!
what about his friend the Terrorist
lair tell the truth

Senator Obama stated that people have been frustrated with our government for years. Senator Clenton seemed to disagree this this and stated that people are frustrated with this administration.
I remember people trying to get involved with and/or control of our government by imposing term limits.
I wonder what Senator Clinton thinks or how she voted on term limits. I think they were finally ruled unconstitutional.

Ok what we need to remember as we watch and listen is they are going to tell us what we want to hear. They can not pull troops as quick as they say and the cuts they make have to be countered. Where is is going to come from. How are we going to pay back the debt to China and solve our debt at home without raising the taxes. Our homes can no longer be 2 income sustained. We need to hear the truth for once not what we want to hear. Obama has a knack for telling those he is speaking to what they need to hear. He’s a good motivational speaker but not a great truth teller. We need to get to the bottom of things.

LET’S KEEP TALKING ABOUT REV. WRIGHT – THE GOP WILL BE PREACHING HIS BLACK THEOLOGY RELIGION FOR MONTHS PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION – OBAMA IS UNELECTABLE!!!!

Where are the real candidates?

obama,the lunch pail folk hear you loud & clear,your comment was disrespectful & inapproperiate,his true color came out,hes not fit to be my president now or in the future,peroid

please stop cutting to shots of Sen. Clinton’s child. Seen as partisan and not material to the debate.

It’s ridiculous that anybody, any candidate should have to answer for what other people say. For Hillary to insinuate that Barack believes what Wright said by association. If that’s the case, she is guilty many times over by association.. What about her husband??

First there were comments from Senator Obama’s former Pastor Wright which were very offensive to say the least, Senator Obama said he didn’t agree with those comments but the fact that he has been going to that church for 20 years does raise questions about his judgement. Then you have Senator Obama’s rude and offensive comments come right out of his own mouth that people who live in small towns are bitter and cling to guns or religion which tells me that not only does he have poor judgement for insulting so many good hard working Americans but he also doesn’t understand and is out of touch with the majority of the American people, he never even made an apology. As far as I’m concerned in my opinion Senator Obama stands for nothing. Senator Hillary Clinton is by far more qualified to be President over Senator Barack Obama. Let’s not also forget the comments made by Mrs. Obama who wants be First Lady yet she says she is proud of her country for the very first time in her adult life despite the fact that she has gone to one of the best schools in our great nation. If the Democrats are foolish enough give the nomination to Senator Obama over Senator Hillary Clinton it will show that no lessons were learned from the 2004 election because no matter what polls may say now once it gets closer to November when more Americans start paying closer attention to the election Barack Obama would lose the national election as he is the most far left Senator in the Senate while Hillary is more moderate and more in touch with the majority of the American people. If Obama does get the nomination the Democrats will only have themselves to blame when they lose to John McCain because Senator Obama is to the left of Ted Kennedy and once that far left record starts getting looked at more closely many independents will be turned off and you can’t win a national election without independents. I just think Senator Obama lacks the good judgement and experience to be President. I know I would never vote Senator Obama. That’s the way I see things in my opinion.

H: “My city of New York”. She’s lived everywhere and has a connection everyone. Just like Bill had connections with all the interns.

I have sat here all year and listened to Hillary blame the current admin for the problems. My question is ( Is she not a current member of our federal branch af government, and isn’t her current party in control fo the house and senate? They are the group that passes the laws and Mr. Bush signs them into law. So don’t keep blaming the current admin. Make some changes. B.Jenkins

charles gibson stop asking these questions ask the questions that concern us voters. health care, economy, environment, and gas prices.
i dont care about his pastor and what hilary thinks about him. MOOVE ON!

who gets the feeling this debate is really boring. can we get to the damn issues.

I find it funny how most candidates talk so much BS that you can never really be sure when they are telling the truth. I would just like a president who is a good honest person who would try to fix the problems of our countries.

Why doesnt anyone ask Obama about his known friendship with Terrorist William Ayers?

can we cut the crap and get into the issues? Jeesus charlie, stop asking about rev. wright

Chuck, George W Bush is the reason for our situation today. Remember we as Americans kicked the Republican majority out of office as a way to curb his madness. It has been quite the formidable foe.

What the hell is this they haven’t talked about any issues just political maneuvering BS

C. Gibson and folks spending too much time on Rev. Wright. When do we get to hear about Bosnia?

How can Clinton say that Americans don’t cling to their religion? What did the people in Va do after the VA Tech killings? What did people do after the events of 911? What do people do everytime a child is murdered on the corner? They pray! Pastors, preachers and the like are on the streets and people are “clinging” to them and their religion.

How will you actually bring the prices of oil and food back to where they were?

All the questions about what everyione has said in the past is great. But when is ABC going to start asking questions about what these candidates expect to do to solve some of our problems. I really dont care what Obama’s preacher said two years ago. I want to know what Clinton has done for NY and what she expects to do as president. The same thing on Obama. Get to the issues at hand and not the past.

OH MY GOD! “Does he love America as much as you do”???? What kind of crap question is that?

Alright, you have hammered Obama on some of the negatives that Hillary has dredged up and made issues. Now, where are you going to hammer Hillary about her lying about Bosnia, Comments about working people in 1995, and using Repubican-like negative tactics, etc.

Regarding the people of PA, out of all the states, I find the people of PA to be the least bitter and the least likely to turn to religion or other distractions.
Considering Obama’s misstatement, I wonder what his motivations might have been…

Come on, ask the tough question!
Obama wrote, in his own words, in his own book-Dreams from my Father–of his first visit to the church and similar inappropriate remarks that were made by the Rev. That book was published in 1996!
Don’t let him off the hook. If Clinton lies about “Bosnia” so does he lie about the Rev.

I really wish Ron Paul was up there. He would smoke em both.

Senator Clinton represents rich America. The Clinton’s have raked in Millions over the past year. I know it’s not a sin to make so much money, but, if you’ve never been poor, how can you really relate. Secondly, the Clintons have so much money that they have put some of it into offshore accounts. Why is this?

I beleave the USA can not have a person in the high office having sex on the desk -cliton should not be there

the fact that obama hates america is the issue

It’s boring, and I blame the moderators questions.

8:28 EST:
I’m turning it off – the press can’t stop beating a dead horse or focusing on trivialities.

I think Obama will become president. Hillary Clinton is too negative and aggressive. I’m watching the debate right now and Hillary Clinton is making fun of Obama’s Reverand. How cruel is that? Talk about negative! Bottom line: Clinton= negative and horrible president, McKein= Another George Bush.

does free media coverage of events such as the pope’s visit which those media outlets freely elect to cover based on what ratings they may garner really have anything to do with seperation of church and state? let’s go elleninwareham……c’mon now.

Since they are digging at the character of these individuals… Ask Hillary if the events of Monica Lewinsky made her stronger.

I think Obama will become president. Hillary Clinton is too negative and aggressive. I’m watching the debate right now and Hillary Clinton is making fun of Obama’s Reverand. How cruel is that? Talk about negative! Bottom line: Clinton= negative and horrible president, McKein= Another George Bush.

The reason and the only reason so many “new voters are engaged , is because a Black man is running and they want their brother in the White House. many of these voters could have been “engaged ‘ long ago. He could no noting but clip his toenails for 4 yrs. and say not a word and get their votes.

Peter,
The media does not choose the president……the american people do. Look at the polls Peter as they have spoken. Stop playing the “pity” card. This is common for Hillary and her people to force her candidacy down our throats and calling others including the media “Judas”

She chose to stay with a man who lied to the world. What dose that say about her?

Please stop asking questions about their campaign or comments they made. I don’t care who is a better debater or slick with their words.
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW THEY WILL CHANGE THE NATION. DETAILS!!! PLEASE!

This is ridiculous!!!! Can we please talk about the issues??? ABC and the hosts are should be ashamed! They are only adding fuel to fire and fishing for sound bites. Ask them a substantive question.

George,
Rev. Wright is not running for President. His love for the country is not what matters. I’m sure there are many followers for both parties who do not love this country as much as they do.

rick klein is in the tank for hillary, and just as I thought steponopolus is also in the tank for hillary, notice the pile on of the rev. wright, when are they going to bring up hillarys new poll numbers that have it that no one trust her, and how about all her lying about being caught in crossfire. knew abc was going to make it easier for hillary

I thought this was going to be a debate.But insted of that.Charlie is just rehashing media propaganda

I think that the issues are being ignored again

The questions in this debate have no substance. Let go of Reverend Wright. He is not running for president.

I hope the candidates discuss saving Social Security and try to save retirement plans. I lost two thirds of my retirement when a hostile takeover and subsequent bancruptcy of the company I worked for for 34 years!!!!! Thanks

With all the politics that everyone is sick of. Why do we as voters still not know the truth about the candidates? Did Obama take money from the oil companies? He says no, Hillary says he did. When are the candidates just going to start telling the truth? Do we not have enough lies in politics? If Obama asys he did not, and Hilary says he did. Quess what? Someone is lieing.When are politicians going to be in touch with the real american. The one that worries about the next car payment. Or the one who worries about the next car payment. Or the one who worries about health insurance. When was the last time any politician actually worried about any of these issues. They all say they do. But every election it is the same thing, millionares running for a job that pays $400k a year. How can any politician really know what it is like to be a middle class working man with two jobs just trying to make ends meet? It is just plain frustrating.

I hope the candidates discuss saving Social Security and try to save retirement plans. I lost two thirds of my retirement when a hostile takeover and subsequent bancruptcy of the company I worked for for 34 years!!!!! Thanks

Why isn’t anyone doing anthing about the gas prices right now!
I feel the biggest reason we’re in recession is due to gas prices.
Oil companies are making record high profits & I can’t afford to buy food anymore.
The gas station where I work raised the price by $.14 since yesterday.
I think we should all do a gas strike NOW!

With all the politics that everyone is sick of. Why do we as voters still not know the truth about the candidates? Did Obama take money from the oil companies? He says no, Hillary says he did. When are the candidates just going to start telling the truth? Do we not have enough lies in politics? If Obama asys he did not, and Hilary says he did. Quess what? Someone is lieing.When are politicians going to be in touch with the real american. The one that worries about the next car payment. Or the one who worries about the next car payment. Or the one who worries about health insurance. When was the last time any politician actually worried about any of these issues. They all say they do. But every election it is the same thing, millionares running for a job that pays $400k a year. How can any politician really know what it is like to be a middle class working man with two jobs just trying to make ends meet? It is just plain frustrating.

Why do you all keep bring up the Rev. Wright issue. There was nothing wrong with the comments about GOD damn America. If any of you are christian like you all say, you all will know that in Matthew 14:16 the was the words of Jesus, so give it a rest.

The discussion of Obama’s pastor takes away from the real issues of this election – the economy, the war, the broken educational system. I am disappointed that the moderators are fixated on this point and think that they need to move on to more pressing topics.

In my view Hillary Clinton has misrepresented the truth on numerous occasions and would say anything to get elected. She bashes Bush and maybe rightfully so, however, her own husband did substantial damage to this country by supporting NAFTA. He got $800,000 for his support that she obviously enjoyed too. I lost a business as a direct result and now make substantially less today than I did before. She would be the last person on this planet I would support for the job. She has NO qualifications.

Rev Wright is not running for president, Obama is. And honestly how many people listen in church?

Come on Clinton haters…let it all out. Why? I see a past Pres C. that had past affairs. Psychological stats. indicate 60% of American men and 40% of American women had affairs. I suppose the rest of the “haters” are “independent Republican. Remember Carl Rove and Bush started this and that their RNC has “dirt” on all pos. Dems. that will run for Fed. office. So, where are we? We need to hate less and be Americans. Look at strengths and weaknesses. For now, I do not want to hear race or side stupid issues a “Bushie” would bring up. Leave Religion preach the social and religious perspective. Let those that can govern. And, above all let every citizen vote. I feel Hillery C. too be politically stronger to stop the Roves of the world that would stop at nothing. Barach needs a few years. McCain has too many.

Well, I hope that we can get past the controversy history lesson and ask some questions about gas prices, employment problems, or maybe getting out of Iraq. I am not impressed with this line of questioning. Does anyone else here agree??

I am a father of three, turning 40, have a wonderful wife. I am an Architect that practices Sustainable design and focuses on making it affordable. I am truly concerned that my children will not be able to afford a house when they are old enough, and that what housing stock is left will be sub-standard and poor for the environment. I would like to know what the Candidates will do to address affordable, sustainable (environmentally friendly) housing for the next generation?

I believe Sen. Hillary Clinton hasn’t shown anything other than SHAME AND NASTY GAMES AND TACTICS. How can we vote for a her? How can we elect a person with no principals and no character? SHAME ON YOU HILLARY.
GO OBAMA!!!! YES WE CAN!!! Look at what the man in offering and not at what church he goes to. I’m sure than each and every one of us has someone in his life that made bad and hateful comments about others. LET’S CHANGE USA, LET FIX THE MESS THAT’S OUT THERE NOW.
VOTE FOR OBAMA PEOPLE!!!! GO OBAMA 2008
YES WE CAN!!!!

Sheik bin al BaraBlackHusseinMadrassaOsamaBama, Barry’s full Christian name.
;)
Cat can’t bowl, but he plays some serious hoops.

I am about ready to turn this one sided debate off…why is Clinton not questioned on something because GS knows she doesn’t want to talk about it? This is making me very angry…this is not a two way debate about the issues…it’s lets roast Obama…the online blog updates by Rick Klein are so biased and do not give the facts of what is being said…I wanted a debate on issues not a rehash of everything Obama has done wrong…

Is it just me or does anyone else want to hear about the REAL issues. Healthcare, Social Security, Defense??? I am really bored of the he said she said. WHO CARES!! I am a republican, as I think I am educated I always try to give the Democrats a chance. I want to hear a debate on the issues. Am I wrong, someone please enlighten me.

Who cares about what his paster said. How are you going to help me?

Did George Step really just ask “Who loves America more?”
What a joker…
“Is Wright as patriotic as you?”
Gimme a break, George.

sitting here watching this debate and still waiting to hear the hard questions asked instead of going over what rev white said lets find out who is the better person to run this country. Lets ask when you end the war will you take the $12 billion dollars per month we are spending for this crazy war will you put that money back into the US to help raise the value of the dollar and to lower the price of gas. Also, we need to over turn the bankruptcy law that Bush signed into law if we look at just that stupid law that was the start of the down fall of this country

Rev. Wright made the comments not Sen. Obama!!!! Do we blame Hillary for Bill and Monica???

Both Clinton and Obama has mentioned that once elected, they will tap into the oil reserves. If they do, what will the prices of gas be by the time that one of them become president? Rumor has it, the price of gas in NJ will rise up to $4/gal by Memorial Day.

It is clear that Hillary Clinton is grasping at straws. For her to take the position she took when Barack Obama made the statements about rural people grasping or clinging to their religion because of where the economy is right now is ridiculous. I am a 33 year old african american woman who is currently attending law school. Just today I had an initial visit with a specialist because I was recently diagnosed with thyroid disease. I work part time and am in school full time. I had to go apply for food stamps and medicaid last week because for once in my life I feel like I cannot take care of myself. I need help. The sad things is I dont think I even qualify for any of the services offered. But guess what, before I went to the welfare office, before I went to the specialist today, when I wake up in the morning and go to bed at night, before I go into the classroom, I pray. I pray that God will keep me and continue to bless me in such hard times. The reality is I do cling to religion, my religion and faith is all that I have. So when the letters from the welfare office come back and I am declined for the help that I applied for, I will be resilient and keep pushing but trust me, it is because of the faith that Barack Obama was referring to when he made the comment about clinging to my religion and faith that will keep me going. Anybody that is suffering right now and has a belief in God understood exactly what Obama was saying. So Hillary, keep trying.

I don’t feel that Hillary should be able to pass judgment on Rev Wright…when you ask her about her pastor, she states that her religion is personal…this is getting old, people are getting put out of their homes, losing jobs, and the media still focuses on this issue…You guys need to get off this, and try to help somebody!

Could they please ask the candidates about the issues that will affect the people! The economy/ Health Care/Education/Taxes/ Mortgage crisis

I don’t feel that Hillary should be able to pass judgment on Rev Wright…when you ask her about her pastor, she states that her religion is personal…this is getting old, people are getting put out of their homes, losing jobs, and the media still focuses on this issue…You guys need to get off this, and try to help somebody!

Louis: agreed, but America runs on Dunkin Donuts, fast food, and sound bites.

All they can ask about are hot-button issues, many of which have been addressed. These journalists ask about things that reflect on their echo-chamber in DC or NY–things that feeds their livlihoods and self-importance–and not anything that matters to a whole lot of people. These controversies ahve been digested…move on and get real

Why don’t they ask Rev Wright about his comments? He made them, Obama wasn’t co-signing with him…And Hillary, lets be real…you cant control everything your friends and family say….

I’m tired of these questions about personal issues and this or that slip of the tongue. Where are the questions about the issues?!

Obama’s comments in California are certainly not the first when he has needed to reinterate what he is “meaning” by his comments. Not only does this clearly show his lack of experience, but SHOULD put doubts in the mind of the voters as we live in a time when peace and war are topics that need dealt with delicately and with experience. He isn’t going to get more than one chance to tell Iran and others what he “really” meant to say. By then it is too late.
Also, we as a country have been nieve in the past by putting too much trust in those wanting to help us and be good Americans. These were the people that we trained and they took so many lives in 911. Now, I am refusing to be so nieve as to give my vote to someone who may be in the same shoes as those with the values that took those lives on 911.
Obama claims to be a believer in faith, however, he didn’t attend church on the many days that the rev. said so many ignorant and racist things?????????? He should be ashamed if he thinks that the believers of faith, act anything like he does.

Why are we talking about this. This has nothing to do with my job or my mortgage. I can’t believe that ABC is going to FOX NEWS level of news. Please talk about the issues

please get off the garbage and get to the real issues

yoggie you sound so stupid and racist if you vote for maccain over obama you will be the reason the war still goes on, the reason the poor don’t have medical help, why we can’t afford our homes. stupid

I am a democrat but I will vote for Mccain if the athiest muslim raised obama is on the ticket. wasn’t it muslin athiest that blew up the towers or someone like them. now we bring into the government gives them a better seat for the complete down fall of America right?

All of the candidates want to help the homeowners who used 3 to 5 year ARM’s to buy thier houses. I bought my house 2 years ago, I did my homework, I didn’t buy more of a house than I can afford and I used a fixed rate mortgage because i knew the interest rates would go up eventually. Now I can still afford my mortgage but real estate taxes are going up and if the government is going to help the people who didn’t think and do thier homework my taxes are going to go up to pay for thier houses too. Who is going to help the people who do the right thing, I have been paying a higher interest rate since I bought my house but nobody is going to help me. The banks aren’t at fault, a house isn’t a candy bar, it’s a few hundred thousand dollar investment it should be the buyer who thinks before they buy.

Obama isn’t answering the questions. He starts to, but then he goes off and starts talking about something else. Notice how he never answers directly? He just switches to something else, like just now, about his track record when they are asking a question about Wright.

How important are these comments regarding the Reverend’s comments? Let’s get to some more important issues!

to bridge the gap, divisive hilary needs to be silenced

Why are we talking about their pastor’s and the “spin” of a mis-statement…? I want to spend the ‘limited’ air time hearing the candidates ACTUAL PLANS on what they are planning to do about some apparently less important issues like the economy… the healthcare system… the war? Charlie Gibson, we trust you to ask the important questions… so please do that.

What diference does it make, whether Obama thinks Rev. Wright is wrong or right, he’s not runnung for president. Obama has clearly stated how he feels. Let’s get to the real issues

I’m sorry, but Hillary has done NOTHING for NY. I don’t understand why abc is asking questions about controversies that have been way over, and that candidates have spoken about, are they trying to bring things back up?

i think hillary should whip out a shot and a beer right now!

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!! Hillary cannot win on the issues so she is focusing on and holding on to absolute nonsense. She is staying on the attack at a personal level. STICK TO THE ISSUES!!!!!

Sen Obama, I know you are very proud of being an African American, so why don’t ypu embrace you white side. That makes many people uncomfortable. Be proud of all your heritage.

I’m so frustrated with the commentators! We’re 30 minutes into the debate and they have only rehashed these side issues that distract us from the real problems I want to hear the candidates discuss. Let’s get to some substance!

Here we go…wheeewwwwww

Please let go of the Rev. Wright and “bitter” subject and let the people decide. Let’s talk about the situation on our southern border that is coming into the US. Why is there no mention of it??

Do either of these people have a real soultion for a real problem? Gas, Job, alternative energy, imagration? How many hours of HE Said She said can we listen to? Last who are the people that change their mind at the last sound bite prior to voting?

Why is what Reverend Wright’s comments a reflection on Obama, but nothing is being said about the long time pastor of Clinton being convicted recently of child molestation and perjury? Talk about hypocrisy!

Come on George, give the American people some credit. We are smarter than falling for the recycle of out of context video clips of an elderly minister. We know that Senator Obama has no control over what Pastor Wright says.

while clinton was a corporate lawyer for wal mart, obama was on the streets of chicago doing community organization. you tell me whose out of touch with the working class.

Ok, I understand how people can be angry about Rev. Wright’s comments, but Obama didn’t make them. He’s distanced himself from the statements as well as the minister. Conversely, when Catholic priests molest children, they are hidden and shuffled around and no Catholic public figure is asked to disown them. Other religious figures make rash or offensive statements, and no one demands that believers in public office distance themselves from those religious leaders. There’s a double standard there, and I think it shows a certain level of pettiness that people consistently engage in airing others’ dirty issues but when it comes to themselves, this wish to conceal all the facts. Let’s see who’s dirtiest when everything actually comes out.

This isn’t a debate, it’s mini speeches strung together by questions that are almost totally ignored.

Here we go again, they both talk alot and say very little. Who else notices this is all fluff and none of the REAL issues are being discussed. I don’t care who said what – I care why they are saying nothing.
I dont care if they are politically correct or not. Get to the issues! NAFTA, NAU, SPP. < They things that are selling out our liberty.
Instead we get the media, asking silly questions that have NOTHING to do with anything.
I don't think I'll vote democrat or republican this year. We should all vote for an independent who'll straighten up this mess. Obama, Clinton and McCain are "who-hahs" we could do without. Save America. Ron Paul or Nadar!

Are you kidding? So glad we’re talking about health care and education and Iraq. Oh wait.

Not to put too fine a point on this, but why’s George moderating? I know he’s in the press now and “neutral,” but the man was in President Clinton’s administration!
Better to focus on issues that matter to Midwesterners (jobs being at the top of the list). The god stuff, guns stuff…all of that is ok, too, because those social issues matter. This Rev. Wright stuff? Bush league. And not what I expect of moderators.

Hillary is a lot of things, including being a liar….AB

What is wrong with the economy could be fixed if employers gave workers adequate COLAs (cost of living adjustments). If they can’t stay in business without raising prices, how do they think we can survive without their raising wages– and who will buy from them!
IBM recently bought back millions of shares but gave employees a 2% COLA. This is unconscionable.
Question for both: A public law that requires any company selling to the USGovt to have met a new requirement to give COLAs in the same percentage that they have raised prices recently. “Raise wages along with prices!” Does each candidate think this would work?/what are their comments on this proposal? Also: our civil servants should get adequate COLAs but inflation statistics are misleading, so how would each deal with COLAs to government workers.

OBAMA IS A LIAR HE DIDNT EVEN ACKNOWLEGE
HIS OWN WHITE MOTHER AND CALLED HIS WHITE GRANDMOTHER A TYPICAL WHITE PERSON..LOL THEY PLANTED THOSE SPEAKERS THATS WHAT THE BIAS MEDIA DOES!

Hillary just admitted that there are “bitter” people out there!!! Why continue to put Obama out there! Let’s put Hillary under fire and see how she answers under the heat!
KT

Yeah, Hillary Clinton is a liar…will Charles and George continue beating her on it? Let’s see…the Bosnia lies…

She didn’t make a mistake, she lied.

I like to know from Hilary/Obama, if we can spend billions of dollars around this world, in wars and rebuilding country’s and policing the world; then my question is why was this money never used in our own country to better our lives. I live every day working hard only to have the government tax me to where I can not save money but is seems ok for me as an American that I take a back seat to other country’s needs. What will you do if elected to finally act like a government for the people, by the people, and give the American people a break?
P.S. If we have to pay over 115 dollars for a barrel of oil why aren’t we charging these countries 115 dollars for a bushel of our grain?

Obama is on the edge of Marxism and his remarks and his wife’s remarks and his pastor’s remarks, his relationship with William Ayers and his participation in the “million man march” all point to this fact.

The church is not an individual it is an organization Rev. Wright is not the only part of that church. If your letting this affect your opinion on Obama you don’t want a true politician as president you want a dirty snake like Hilary.

I like to know from Hilary/Obama, if we can spend billions of dollars around this world, in wars and rebuilding country’s and policing the world; then my question is why was this money never used in our own country to better our lives. I live every day working hard only to have the government tax me to where I can not save money but is seems ok for me as an American that I take a back seat to other country’s needs. What will you do if elected to finally act like a government for the people, by the people, and give the American people a break?
P.S. If we have to pay over 115 dollars for a barrel of oil why aren’t we charging these countries 115 dollars for a bushel of our grain?

I want to know something. Obama clearly represents change. What exactly is he going to change. Im new to the politic world and i voted for hillary because i knew more about the things she was wanting to see done different. If i would have know more about obamas goals i would have voted for him.

How many times is Hilary going to mention her 16 and or 35 years of experience….experience of what….dodging the lies of her husband.

What a joke this is. Stacked with 2 Clinton News types, probably one being her boy in the white house of Bill and Monica. hmmmm…… 5 major speeches supporting NAFTA, “screw the working class” give me a break and ask them on the issues, there’s no content Clinton loses

What? 21 debates now ?! Ask some questions about their intended policies! All these ‘programs’ for health care and for ‘the common voter’ whose loosing their homes…yada, yada, yada…
HOW ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY ?! HOW ABOUT HAVING THE CONGRESS & SENATE WORK MORE THAN 106 DAYA A YEAR? HOW ARE YOUGOING TO PAY FOR YOUR PROGRAMS WHILE HAVING TO PAY FOR A WAR (FACE IT. WEITHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT, WE STILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE WAR).
QUIT BEING SO CONDESCENDING AND ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONS…ONES THAT MATTER!

Why is ABC dwelling on irrelevent tabloid topics like wright and bosnia comments when we should be talking about IMPORTANT things!!!

i want Hillary i know she win

I cant’ believe the first 30 minutes of this debate has been about these ridiculous non-issues!!! what happened to the real issues… like health care… the economy … jobs going overseas… this housing disaster (George and Charlie are horrible!!!) they are doing a horrible job with this debate… No wonder I don’t watch their news anymore… give me NBC and CNN anyday… It’s the economy stupid… duh…

Firstly, she twisted the meaning of Barack’s ‘cling’ remark. He’s talking about the one issue voters-who only vote on one issue because they’re fed up with all the other crap that no one has done anything about. Could she be any more fake? I don’t get a genuine vibe from her at all.

thank goodness we have “left” the rev! move on!

Not a single word of substance from either one of them and she is lying as we speak about being shot at in Bosnia!

I was originaly going to follow Clintion. But after further reasearching and more listening to what they had to say, I now say Obama is the way to go. Anyhow, immagine Bill in the whitehouse having nothing to do.
Go Obama!

ABC doesn’t get it!
Ask questions about taxes, war on terror, economy, borders, abortion….

I would like to Ask Senator Obama, If he won’t salute the American Flag. How can he Run the American Country.

I give her credit for kinda admitting to lying about Bosnia

Can we please get to some issues. His pastors comments and if they each think the other can beat McCain are irrevlant.
Can someone please ask a serious question! How about reducing gas prices, details about thier Iraq plans someting serious not the usually run around about nothing!
Thank you

A waste of 30 minutes, keep going over the same stuff…it is over and done. Talk about what is important to most americans. Talk about their plans, how they are going to accomplish things. And I mean HOW? Forget I will improve the economy, get more people working, etc. HOW WILL THEY DO THESE THINGS.

We are missing the big picture. Hilary’s experience does not come from elected office. Of this, she has very little. Obama has 20 years of elected office experience; experience where he has had to answer to his constituency. Yet, Hilary has been around politics in a great capacity for a long time. This is because she has been given privilege. Hilary has the experience of privilege that was given to her not by her own ability; but, by the people in which she associates. Hilary has no link to the average American. Even her father was an admitted bigot. The fruit does not fall far from the tree; but, the worms can be removed. Does she hate a part of herself by hating what her father stood for? Hilary is a corrupt politician going about business as usual. Her campaign financing has three major scandals going on now; Obama is ignoring this for the betterment of the party. She lied during the debate about NAFTA. When the announcer caught her, she changed the subject (Politics as usual). When will Hilary be open with America, (Taxes, White House records, lies and scandal). Now she has even resorted to pushing Mc Cain over Obama and back stabbing her party. This is after she made a big deal about Obama saying that the Republicans had ideas. She drummed up the conflict with Obama’s camp and Canada. She keeps bringing up race. Read the information for yourself and you decide. She pledged not to campaign in Michigan; but lied and keep her name on the ballot. What honor is there in Hilary Clinton?
She has consistently followed Obama rather than lead. When was she for change; when Obama won Idaho? When was she for open government, when Obama told us about his plan for change? When will Hilary change?
In the days leading up to a major vote, Obama is hit with character assignation and lies from the Hilary camp. My fellow Americans read and do the research for yourself. Don’t depend on the news reports for Hilary or Obama.
Obama is a political outsider who gave up the lucrative law business opportunities to organize poor people. He has laid the ground work for a better America with his ethics reforms and openness. Is he the most qualified? No. The most qualified did not run. Only, the American people are qualified to see what is best for them. Obama’s movement will open up Washington to the scrutiny of the American people so that we once again have a voice. He will let us see the issues so that we are once again able to partake in a true democracy. Hilary is fighting for the legacy of being the first women president. She says that our government belongs to the politicians and not the people. Wake up America and vote to be free.
As far as Obama’s Pastor, I thought he was venting the pain felt by many Americans who have been victimized by racism, government corruption and systemic inequality. Racism is alive and well in America. Whites use it to network advantage and blacks use it as an excuse not to excel and/or acclimate. It’s estimated that 96% of every White American has a racist relative still alive. A message of America’s unfairness is resonated in practically every black church around our nation every Sunday. Unfortunately, the message is sent to predominantly black congregations in the form of inflammatory statements that exaggerate the actions of whites while simultaneously heightening the already sensitive feelings of the black community. As in the predominantly white churches, the message of denial is generated as back door racism is condoned. Older Whites and Older Blacks still continue this separatist dialogue that counts the rights and wrongs of society rather than bridge a united America for the future of our kids. Is Hilary’s father racist and evil? Yes and No! Was reverend Wright’s message racist? Yes and No. It was a message to uplift blacks in the fight against America’s evils. This message is important; but, the interpretation can be harsh to those who are happy with the way things are. If it wasn’t for Malcolm X’s harsh message would Martin Luther King be so admired? This message started my quest for understanding and truth. I started out as a disgruntled and angry black man. I moved to angry and militant as I discovered the truth hid by white America. I transmogrified into finally loving myself and loving everyone else. We are each at different levels of understanding. Each of us must take our journey to truth and acceptance of others. I have a different message for my racist boss who does not understand why his belief is wrong, as well as, my disgruntled black co-worker who wears a racist action as a badge of justified anger. We have each been wrong. We have each correctly voiced our understanding of the environment in which we were born. Wake up American and love one another.
Many white Americans have not taken the journey to find truth because they are sold on their superiority and the lies of their forefathers. Fact, America did experiment on Black people. Fact, Russia blamed America for developing AIDS in 1969. Fact, America is an international bully who has done many wrongs (British House of Commons debate on American ills). Fact, A genetics scientist in Pennsylvania has proven that there is only one race, BLACK. Don’t believe me ask these Caucasians. Am I anti-American for saying these things? No. I love the country of my birth; but, when I’ve made mistakes, I’ve stood up and been held accountable. So must America. We are by far the greatest country on this planet; however, we are great because our people have a voice in which to express our short comings. President Bush and others like him would silence this voice of truth to the great dismay of America. If all of the good done by a person is stamped out by a couple of racist rants, then there is no good in any of the founding fathers of our nation. Sadly then, there would be no good in any of us.

Please, get to the point. I have listen to 1/2 hour of he said she said. Get to the real issues – the economy, education, Iraq! Those are the things the American people are concerned about. I really don’t care much about the sound bites.

ABC YOU ARE DISGUSTING AND RIDICULOUS!!!! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!!! THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME !!!! WHY ARE WE ALL HEARING THESE ATTACKING QUESTIONS ABOUT REV WRIGHT AGAIN!!!!
ABC… I WILL NOT WATCH YOUR SMEAR CAMPAIGN!!! YOU CALL THIS A DEBATE????

We are missing the big picture. Hilary’s experience does not come from elected office. Of this, she has very little. Obama has 20 years of elected office experience; experience where he has had to answer to his constituency. Yet, Hilary has been around politics in a great capacity for a long time. This is because she has been given privilege. Hilary has the experience of privilege that was given to her not by her own ability; but, by the people in which she associates. Hilary has no link to the average American. Even her father was an admitted bigot. The fruit does not fall far from the tree; but, the worms can be removed. Does she hate a part of herself by hating what her father stood for? Hilary is a corrupt politician going about business as usual. Her campaign financing has three major scandals going on now; Obama is ignoring this for the betterment of the party. She lied during the debate about NAFTA. When the announcer caught her, she changed the subject (Politics as usual). When will Hilary be open with America, (Taxes, White House records, lies and scandal). Now she has even resorted to pushing Mc Cain over Obama and back stabbing her party. This is after she made a big deal about Obama saying that the Republicans had ideas. She drummed up the conflict with Obama’s camp and Canada. She keeps bringing up race. Read the information for yourself and you decide. She pledged not to campaign in Michigan; but lied and keep her name on the ballot. What honor is there in Hilary Clinton?
She has consistently followed Obama rather than lead. When was she for change; when Obama won Idaho? When was she for open government, when Obama told us about his plan for change? When will Hilary change?
In the days leading up to a major vote, Obama is hit with character assignation and lies from the Hilary camp. My fellow Americans read and do the research for yourself. Don’t depend on the news reports for Hilary or Obama.
Obama is a political outsider who gave up the lucrative law business opportunities to organize poor people. He has laid the ground work for a better America with his ethics reforms and openness. Is he the most qualified? No. The most qualified did not run. Only, the American people are qualified to see what is best for them. Obama’s movement will open up Washington to the scrutiny of the American people so that we once again have a voice. He will let us see the issues so that we are once again able to partake in a true democracy. Hilary is fighting for the legacy of being the first women president. She says that our government belongs to the politicians and not the people. Wake up America and vote to be free.
As far as Obama’s Pastor, I thought he was venting the pain felt by many Americans who have been victimized by racism, government corruption and systemic inequality. Racism is alive and well in America. Whites use it to network advantage and blacks use it as an excuse not to excel and/or acclimate. It’s estimated that 96% of every White American has a racist relative still alive. A message of America’s unfairness is resonated in practically every black church around our nation every Sunday. Unfortunately, the message is sent to predominantly black congregations in the form of inflammatory statements that exaggerate the actions of whites while simultaneously heightening the already sensitive feelings of the black community. As in the predominantly white churches, the message of denial is generated as back door racism is condoned. Older Whites and Older Blacks still continue this separatist dialogue that counts the rights and wrongs of society rather than bridge a united America for the future of our kids. Is Hilary’s father racist and evil? Yes and No! Was reverend Wright’s message racist? Yes and No. It was a message to uplift blacks in the fight against America’s evils. This message is important; but, the interpretation can be harsh to those who are happy with the way things are. If it wasn’t for Malcolm X’s harsh message would Martin Luther King be so admired? This message started my quest for understanding and truth. I started out as a disgruntled and angry black man. I moved to angry and militant as I discovered the truth hid by white America. I transmogrified into finally loving myself and loving everyone else. We are each at different levels of understanding. Each of us must take our journey to truth and acceptance of others. I have a different message for my racist boss who does not understand why his belief is wrong, as well as, my disgruntled black co-worker who wears a racist action as a badge of justified anger. We have each been wrong. We have each correctly voiced our understanding of the environment in which we were born. Wake up American and love one another.
Many white Americans have not taken the journey to find truth because they are sold on their superiority and the lies of their forefathers. Fact, America did experiment on Black people. Fact, Russia blamed America for developing AIDS in 1969. Fact, America is an international bully who has done many wrongs (British House of Commons debate on American ills). Fact, A genetics scientist in Pennsylvania has proven that there is only one race, BLACK. Don’t believe me ask these Caucasians. Am I anti-American for saying these things? No. I love the country of my birth; but, when I’ve made mistakes, I’ve stood up and been held accountable. So must America. We are by far the greatest country on this planet; however, we are great because our people have a voice in which to express our short comings. President Bush and others like him would silence this voice of truth to the great dismay of America. If all of the good done by a person is stamped out by a couple of racist rants, then there is no good in any of the founding fathers of our nation. Sadly then, there would be no good in any of us.

Someone needs to ask Obama why he REFUSES to wear American Flag pin and why he REFUSES to place his hand over his heart for the Pledge of Allegiance. What kind of Commander in Chief is that? Oh, he was there when “Rev” Wright spoke about anti-American sentiment and he goggled down every word. God Bless America.

This is a complete waste of time. We want to know the real issues not the gossip. There will be more substance at 9 when American Idol comes on.

A lie, Hillary, is not a “mistake”. It’s still a lie.

These questions are ridiculous. I want to hear what their policies are on economics, health care, global warming not this garbage that does not effect me. What effects me is global warming, gas prices and health care. Can we talk about what really matters and effects the people?

Hillary is out of line!

I am very disappointed in the questions that have been asked so far in this debate (8:32). This has been primarily a rehash of media issues (remarks by Reverend Wright, snipper fire, clinging to guns and religion). How about health care, the environment, the economy, education? Please ask some questions about more important issues!

THIS DEBATE IS A JOKE
ABC SHOULD BE ASHAMED
HOW ABOUT THE ECONOMY
HEALTHCARE
IRAQ
NOPE…WRIGHT BITTER AND BOSNIA
THOSE ARE REALLY IMPORTANT FOR MY FAMILY
ASSHOLES

i don’t understand why they are talking about a pastor..church is more than pastor..you go to church to worship and no man is perfect…but question wasnt this country has builded on the principle of faith and laws…i don’t believe ms. clinton would leave her church bc of what her pastor stated unless it was political moved….please speak on an issues that are real like unemployment,taxes,housing, and foreign policy

Can the moderators ask some questions that are worth something. I dont care about Rev Wright. I dont care about some trip to Bosnia. Lets hear about problems facing the contry

35 MINUTES INTO THIS AND NO QUESTIONS ABOUT NATIONAL POLICY OR REAL ISSUES THAT FACE AMERICA. WHAT A TRAIN WRECK. THANKS FOR YOUR PUBLIC SERVICE ABC.

Why is it that Rev Wright keeps comming up? Obama should not have to defend what he said. Rev Wight is not Obama’s child. He can say what he wants. They are not Obama’s words. Get off of the subject!

Ryan grow up

she only wants to try to make Obama look bad.

Senator Clinton, if elected will you please please do everything in you power to take care of us retirees. I am
69. Thanks.

Hilary’s a DIRTY HOE!! I saw her on the corner last week sniffing rocks.

Hillary why have you been campaigning for McCain over Obama whom is in your own party?! Yet you indicated that he would make a good vice president or “your” vice president…

I am tired of the bashing going on between these two. I don’t want to hear anymore. Old politics are still there. I want to hear something fresh and new. Not bashing each other but answering the questions instead of skirting them. Clinton is no more honest than her husband. She has no clue how the middle and lower class live, work, struggle. Obama at least has lived some of these struggles and can relate to more people than the Clintons ever could. I don’t want her husband running the country so therefore, my vote is for Obama.

I am always amazed why the real question is never asked to any or all of the candidates.
They each profess change to the public. They need to not convince us but convince the Senate and Congress to change their ways, they are the biggest reason why America is in dire straights. How will the candidates accomplish that for the real change to take effect.
All the rest of the empty promises is just sugar coating and rheotoric.
Example, Mrs Clinton could not even pass the national health plan she put together. Senate and Congress pork barreled so bad that she abandoned it from frustration . This was outlined in depth in her biography. The Senate and Congress didn’t respect her or the USA citizens then why would they care now?

So basically when you are tired you lie? Wow that is the kind of president I want in the White House!

What a joke!!! Get to the real issues. George and Charlie should be ashmed. ABC just lost me.

Lame response re Bosnia…why then does she continue to press a credibility issue with Obama?

MOVE ON TO REAL ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why have we spent an hour on these bs issues

Oh we should look past Hillary’s lie about Bosnia, but not the Rev. Wright statement?

Hillary don’t hide behind General Clark, one of my heroes! That guy took real fire and was wounded in Vietnam, unlike your sniper fire duck and cover to the little girl with the poem.

Why have we spent an hour on these bs issues

Hillary helped me and the pride agenda of new york pass the control of remains bill. she is foreward thinking on all human rights. what has obama done in his state?

Where can watch this online?

This debate’s half over and I have yet to hear a question or an answer dealing with their specific plans on issues, just sniping about mis-statements. This isn’t a debate. I’m WAY disappointed.

Hillary helped me and the pride agenda of new york pass the control of remains bill. she is foreward thinking on all human rights. what has obama done in his state?

Yeap, let’s get to the meat and potatoes regarding raising wages, rescuing those who are losing their homes, restoring value to the American Dollar — ending the war and save money therefrom to address American issues, stop the borrowing of money from foreign sources and restore its authenticity by metal backing (Gold).

Hillary was in Bosnia grooming herself for the presidency… we all know she’s a hero (NOT)… let’s just get to the point and let them debate their issues! This debate is getting pretty boring!

When are we going to deal with issues

The electability is a huge issue and the dirt needs to come out now so that we can see how they will handle the GOP bag of tricks during the GE. It would be great to hear about the real issues though!!Let’s hear why Obama doesn’t want to count votes in FL & MI even though he was the only one that aired campaign ads in FL!!!

His comments about Wright will not only lose him the primary in Pennsylvania but also the nomination. His floundering her makes me almost feel sorry for him.

SORRY!!!! How can she penalize Sen Obama for someone else’s stmts, but say her LIES were because she had no sleep!!!!!

This debate sucks! When are they going to talk about something real. Perez Hilton could do a better job than this!

Is ABC a subsidiary of FOX News…George and Charlie are beating a dead horse multiple attacs on OBAMA! Bringing up Wright…driving the car into the wall on the elite issue. Just another term for calling him “upity”! Clearly the modirators are in the Clinton Camp.

Why doesn’t he slam her!!!!

This debate is a JOKE. I am disgusted with ABC and the moderators. LETS TALK ABOUT THE ISSUES ALREADY!

This is the best debate ever. Go Mccain and Romney
You two ar a joke

This debate is a JOKE. I am disgusted with ABC and the moderators. LETS TALK ABOUT THE ISSUES ALREADY!

Can we please get to some issues. His pastors comments and if they each think the other can beat McCain are irrevlant.
Can someone please ask a serious question! How about reducing gas prices, details about thier Iraq plans something serious not the usual run around about nothing!
Thank you

You are not doing the country any favors by dumbing down the debate between these candidates. PLEASE let them get to the issues that we care about: healthcare, legal reform, environmental protection, social security, the wars, national security, and so much more. The debate that I have seen so far is not helping me make this important decision. PLEASE get to the real issues in this campaign.

How do you make a mistake about hearing gunshots or being caught in gunfire. Sen. Clinton just lied and trying to outshine Sen. Barack. I feel that she blow things out of portion. stop fighting against each other and team up to beat the Republican party

we do not want to hear about wright any more-enough already what are the going to do for this country.

I just turned it off. Charlie, your questions suck; if you cannot ask questions of importance instead of questions for advertisers, go to work for American Idol.
These personal attacks are not helping anyone and they add absolutely no value.
I hope someone grows up, soon.

You can not take Rev. Wrights comments out of context. When you say “G.D. America”. it is what it is.

ok – so we all make a mistake every now & then – get over it and get to the issues that matter!!

Hillary to Tom…”I lied.” She said “some things that were not in keeping with what she knew to be the truth.” Okay for her, but Obama saying the word “bitter” is a topic she talked about for days. By-the-way…with the cost of gas, increase in food costs, the housing market falling part…there is bitterness among Americans and not just in PA.

don’t tell me we’re going to have to listen to the MALE dominated press in the form of George S. who defend their bogus candidate Obama from any slings and arrows she throws at Mr. food stamps himself Obama? She says people don’t trust him and the first thing George says is “well people don’t trust you.” Why not stay on the line of People wonder about Obama and his family, beliefs. why switch it right back to Hillary having to defend herself instead of letting the public get a chance to follow up into the corners of Obama. He doesn’t have to say a word in his defense. He can just leave it the guys, I mean frightened boys, or idiots take your choice, who in the name of journalism, jam their man???? down our throat. It’s disgusting.

Here she goes again, blaming it on lack of sleep. Lets see how Obama reacts — will he be a better person. He is trying so hard to stay on track and keep the issues on point. And, to be a gentleman. And, these moderators have waste 1/2 hour on these petty topics. Shame on you.

why hasn’t Clinton released her taxes?

ABC SHOULD BE REVOKED ITS RIGHT OF EVER HOSTING ANOTHER DEBATE
WHAT A JOKE

At Least Obama is trying to get this debate back on track to things that matter instead of continuing to try and play gotcha.

can we talk about stuff that matters? sniper fire or not, rev. wright preaching or not, what the heck are they gonna do about the failing public schools, oil and energy, and health care!!! stop fighting about nothing already with the he said she said… get to the issues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Question: A mature nation looks to the future with its children in mind. What actions do the candidates
believe are vital to and for the future of American children
and which of these would they work to achieve in the first year of their presidency?

Please get to the issues instead of this drivel. You are not asking the important and relevant questions!!!

Why are we not talking about the issues? Don’t just tell me we need to fix healthcare, housing, our economy–each candidate needs to explain how they are going to do it. How it their plan different from the others or McCains and why will it work vs previous administration’s efforts and plans. Don’t send me a candidate’s website or people. Tell me now tonight and have the educated and professional panel challenge them by exposing potential flaws or barriers to success in their plans.

Don’t we have more important issues than what Obammas pastor has said in the past! ENOUGH!!ABC!!! How about asking the important questions??? How about a NEW Agency who is honest and honorable!

Clinton epitomizes everything I hate in politics. So keep asking those questions ABC, there’s many to probe. How about her exaggerated role in the ireland peace process? her past closed-door method for healthcare reform? Her incessant nagging about word choice? her dual stance on free-trade aggrements? her double-take on gun restrictions in the last week?

What a waste of air time…… Good Bye

This is not a debate! This is defending sound bites that the Republicans are sitting back and laughing at us about. Either get on with the issues at hand, i.e., our economy, our health care, and people’s incomes. This is ridiculous that we are sitting here watching two media professionals waste their time and ours like this!

I think Obama need to say that Hillary is a lier. His chartacter as a leader allows him to focus on the issues.

This debate has the feeling of Junior High playground. When do the questions about our country start? The media is the one that refuses to inform the public not the candidates, please get tho the questions.

OBAMA CANT HANDLE THE MESS THAT BUSH WILL LEAVE . HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE AND IT SHOWS .

Way to go Obama identify and get them talking about the issues

Why have you wasted over 30 minutes doing a non debate? These questions about Rev Wright, Bosnia, and all the other mud slinging issues have been covered to death.
Get to the debate questions please!

Well, we have endured another 1/2 hour of “debate” time talking about remarks made, Rev. Wright, etc. We need to hear about the major important issues that are pivotal to whether our country will survive. I am disappointed in the questions posed to the candidates by such good newspeople as Gibson and Stephanopolis.

Charlie should quit as the ABC News anchor and join Entertainment Tonight. What a shabby job as a moderator tonight.

did u hear that she admitin to lieing about bosnia but did she this is the crap i hate acting like u would be a better pres on desions when she makes the worst ones that show real charcter and valour and the damb belief in whats right

I lost a dear friend in Iraq last week and if its one thing I know, Clinton voted for this war, she lost my trust and my vote. She is weak to have been manipulated by the republicans.

Clinton can not get that 3 am call because she is runnung around looking for bill and who hee is having sex with ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I am so close to turning this debate off because of the stupid questions your moderators are harping on!!!! Listen to what Obama is saying. This is about greater issues than “bitter” and “Bosnia”!!! Please move on to the real issues that Obama just stated!!!!!

Why won’t Obama say the Pledge of Allegiance to the country he wants to represent and be President ?????

How come Hilary asks and expects forgiveness for misspeaking, but will not allow Obama the same treatment?? Not quite fair is it?

With all of the questions regarding Obama’s pastor, can anyone explain why there haven’t been any questions for Clinton regarding her involvement in “The Family”?

Can we get beyond who said what & get to the issues PLEASE!!! As a concerned American I am MORE concerned about what these canidates will do for us!

This is a waste of time. We are spending time discussing points that have no bearing on this race. George isn’t fair to Obama. What about Bill’s question on Bosnia

Why won’t Obama say the Pledge of Allegiance to the country he wants to represent and be President ?????

Here we are 30 minutes into this so-called debate, and not one question on the issues such as Iraq, mortgage, health insurance etc. has come up. This is a joke!!!!

Could we please get to the issues?? All we have heard so far are the mistakes each of them has made. Please, please, get over it and let’s hear what they are going to do for our country.

Obama is going to win the Debate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to know what their stand on illegal imigrants in the United States is. I am 13 and in 8th grade, just so you know. I would greatly appreciate if you anser this right now. I am watching the debate with my mother and this question effects if & who she votes for. thank you

A flag??? OMG

The issues concerning Rev. Wright at this point have been blown out of proportion by the media. The question should have been asked as to when the media or the government for that matter has a right to critique or stifle the voice of a church leader. No one mentions the comments by Falwell, or even the blatant comments last year by Pat Robertson about the government need to assasinate certain international leaders. This is a man who was closely affiliated with the Republican party.

Obama is going to win the Debate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enough about he said/she said! Get to questions about the issues! I don’t give a damned about mis-spoken or mis-interpreted statements made by either of these candidates. Ask substantial questions already! We’re running on empty out here! This is not a debate.

Granny
We see he is winning………where have u been….the 50s?

who cares about Rev Wright!!! I’m disappointed that they’re spending so much time on this topic when there are many more “REAL” issues to discuss: the economy, what they’ll do to make us less dependent on foreign oil and fossil fuels, etc… Why aren’t those topics being asked?

are the mediators kidding with the silly questions–god what is the point? Just to rehash the bulls…

Is it me or is Rick Klein a seeming shill for Clinton… he is really bashing Obama

This debate has the feeling of Junior High playground. When do the questions about our country start? The media is the one that refuses to inform the public not the candidates, please get tho the questions.

Can anyone believe that ABC is runing this. I wish Charlie and George would actually ask a question related policies. This is pathetic I can not believe that they are trying to make this American Idol that is why no watches these excuses for newsmen!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. Obama, Mrs. Clinton…Would you support another candidate, such as Al Gore, if neither of you were to gain enough delegates before the convention?

Please get to the gasoline prices – foreclosure – is this a real debate or – national enquirer investigation

WE ARE IN A RECESSION ACCEPT IT!!!!! THE DOLLAR IS FALLING IN VALUE AND FOREIGN MONEY IS RISING!!!!

I am disgusted in ABC News and their “news guys” Charlie and George – they have refused to ask a single question about something that actually MATTERS to us!
They’re asking devisive and petty questions about trivial crap about who said what when – trying to get a cat fight going between the candidiates and turn it into the Jerry Springer show. All this so they can re-hash the he said she said all day tomorrow on GMA and elsewhere, and “get the scoop on the catfight”.
Is there anyone who can host a debate and ask questions on issues and policies that we care about and NEED TO HEAR ABOUT?!

I am so sick of hearing about Obama’s pastor. Why is ok to judge a man on his pastor yet we need to forgive Clinton for outright lying about Bosnia. Let’s move on!

Pretty stupid question – he is running for President – of course he respects the flag – this is way beyond necessary-

This is a Republican (ABC) mouthpiece ambush.

40 MINUTES INTO THIS. NAME A PROBLEM FACING AMERICA…
ANYBODY….
ANYBODY….

I am a republican that has a bad taste in her mouth in regards to how the republicans have handled our nation the past 8 years. I have a question to ask both democratic candidates. What would you do about NAFTA, that the Clinton administration passed and has almost destroyed our economy? Is there any solution to perhaps reverse NAFTA?

Damn right! Move on from the crap and get to the issues!

Instead of asking stupid questions about things that have passed why not questions about the furure? Do we need 211 military bases all over the globe? How would you handle the 416 children taken from the Texas compound? Would you persue the other compounds that exist.

Can we stop an lets talk about the issues this is crazy I Don’t care about what he/she said. Can we please move on.Mr Obhama did not hear the statment of Rev.Wright why are we still talking about this.

answer the qeustion

This debate is dealing only with personal issues. Damn, all debates should be done by CNN or MSNBC not ABC.

Is this a debate on the issues or a character assination? Lets get to the issues. Forget about who shot john or better yet who’s bitter about the bitter remarks. Lets move on to the issues Charles and George. The price of gas has just spiked to over $3.40 per gallon. Pretty soon gas and milk will cost the same. My goodness get over the bitter remarks..at least he didn’t lie and say he had to duck because of sniper fire. No that was funny, what an out right lie. And you know what? She did it right in the face of We The People.. now aint that shameful

I’m voting for Obama just like the media tells me to!
Never mind his legislative RECORD! I don’t care what his voting record is in his 4 years in Illinois legislature!
I’m votin’ for him because he says the things I like to hear and because the media tells me to!

Senator Clinton is completely out of touch in regards to religion, just think back on 911 when church doors open that week, people that have not been to church in months or years flooded the church to seek answers, safety compassion. I’m concerned that she is so quickly to leave the church over comments whether we agree or disagree how quick will she abandoned the people when they disagree with her.

Let it go Hilary with the issue of Rev. Wright! You all keep beating a dead horse. Obama does not speak for this man. I am sure other candidates have associated themselves with other questionable individuals. We all have family members that we don’t agree with but they are still part of our family. Get a grip and give the American public credit. They have discernment when you keep talking about the same old horse manure as before. Listen up politicians and the media, we are not stupid! Who do you see behind closed doors, what do you whisper outside of recording devices and who do you give an ok wink to when no one is watching? No one who is running has the high road on this issue of affiliations. I am positive that McCain and Clinton have affiliated themselves with the three piece suit wearing Klansman/Supremicists somewhere.

answer the qeustion

Congress makes laws! What laws have they sponsored that will improve most American’s lives? What have they done to improve jobs, lower prices, lower health care cost (not coverage), improve education, etc. while in Congress, where they can make a difference?

This is the lowest quality debate so far all about personal attacks and mostly attacking Obama.

did obama say Our nation is the greatest help me change it? If so change it to what? Islam

Now we are back to the flag? UGH!

Some folks mean well, but they don’t get it. Wearing a flag does not make you patriotic…if so the KKK are model Americans. It is not what we wear nor what we say, it is how we live and treat our neighbors.

Obama is stammering….. he keeps directing everyones attention to our state of affairs as opposed to answering directly the questions.
He now says McCain is an angry man. LOL. Listen to the sound of your own complaint , and put your heart on the flag. You dont rate to judge Senator McCain. He is the only one who “isnt’ a spin meister lawyer.
Perhaps your own early child hood development being schooled in the anti western Jakarta’s Wahabbi school , has you a little angry to. I , sir, think your a Trojan Horse.

I wish the media would focus on the things that Americans really care about.. THE ISSUES (imagine that): healthcare, the environment, the economy, homeland security, etc. This is a debate..nobody needs to hear 30+ minutes worth of defending petty things that don’t matter to Americans (i.e. sniper fire, crazy pastors, the choice to wear a freaking pin). To the media, move on to something that actually matters in this primary!! This is a waste of all of our time.

Let me see if I’ve got this straight…
Senator Clinton wants the American public to judge Senator Obama by what someone else has said and to find him to not be credible. BUT,
she wants Pennsylvanians to “overlook” the LIE that she told not once, not twice but at least THREE times and t find her to be credible?
What is wrong with this picture?

OK I heard all this before, I must say if the OBAMA was not a patriot would he be running for president?

I am tired of dwelling on what happened in Obama’s church, or what Hillary did or did not see & do in Bosnia, or how Obama misspoke….these do not tell me anything about what their platforms are. I do not recall any of these questions or obsessive rantings going on between the Republican candidates or during last election’s debates. Can we just get on with the topic at hand? What will they do as president?

the ultimate for of patriotism is being able to crticise your country in order to make it better. one does not have to wear the flag to e a partiot. duh!!!!

These questions are all for the superdelegates– to see how each can answer to possible Republican attacks. Obama seems weak. And he seems like he is getting flustered.

How many people have in their possession an American Flag??? I don’t….You don’t have to have an American Flag to say you are American and patriotic….
Actions speak louder than words and not the action of having an American Flag pin on you….

I am sick of hearing about Rev. Wright and nothing about Rev. Hagee. Senator McCain has been allowed to disassociate himself from some of his statesments while accepting his endorsement. Is this racism?

Are Gay rights/Gay partnerships going to be a subject of questioning tonight

I am sick of hearing about Rev. Wright and nothing about Rev. Hagee. Senator McCain has been allowed to disassociate himself from some of his statesments while accepting his endorsement. Is this racism?

The Nazis wore SS pins to prove their loyalty.

ABC THE ENIRE CONTRY JUST CHANGED THE CHANNEL. YOU PEOPLE ARE LOOSERS

You are all right, it’s not a debate it’s a vetting session. The specifics are on Clinton’s sight, but there’s not much of substance on Obama’s. Obama has a nack for repeating the problems back to people lulling them into that false sense of security. he is a pied piper.

Global Warming is the dominant issue of the time. Russia and the US avoiding nuking each other – which was good. Now, humanity’s footprint is more than the earth can handle….Does anyone seem to care? Let’s focus on CO2 emissions before it’s too late (if it isn’t already). Also, this attitude that the economy will suffer: 1) Does not take into the long term economic damage from global warming 2) Place any value on potentially billions dead until the earth cools again in 10,000-100,000 years.
Do you trust the government to regulate CO2 levels? And eventually Sunlight and Oxygen?

She wants to put him down for what someone ELSE said…
But, she wants to get off for lies that SHE said…
How does that make sense???

Immigration Voice: Who said waiting years for a Green Card was problem? It should not be EASY to become a United States citizen…Those days are gone. It’s about quality not quantity. Unless someone is seeking asylum, the process should run its course for the protection of American Citizens.

Charlie & George, please move the debate over to a discussion of the ISSUES, not personalities! I need more details on their platforms to make my decision.
Thanks

Can we please, please talk about education for a change??? It has never been brought up in any debates.

Both canidiates state they are for the middle class working families. But what about all the disabled familys struggling even more especially with the rising cost of gas and food. What do they plan to do to help these people?
I know I am disabled and cannot afford the gas for my car, food for my table or my medications that i need to take to stay alive.

This is boring…

i have just turned off your debate. People deserve the right to be informed about issues that directly affect their lives. This entire first hour being dedicated to this kind of discussion may boost ratings but i suspect it won’t. there is not a single question asked by either commentator yet that has been thoughtful or designed to provide insight to the issues important to the people. Significantly pathetic ABC.

Sen Barack has taught constitutional law. Perhaps he is trusting that the rest of us believe that religion should not be a determination of fitness for service to us, the government of the USA. And still doesn’t point out that Bill Clinton invited Rev. Wright to the White House for a prayer breakfast while he was embroiled in the Lewinski scandal.

WHY DOESN’T OBAMA JUST PIN A FLAG PIN ON HIS LAPEL AND SAY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE?

Our opinion of ABC News has plummeted into negative territory. What a wasted opportunity to ask questions that would enlighten us on the position of the candidates relative to domestic policy, Social Security, foreign policy,Iraq, the mounting national debt, devalued dollar, enrgy & environment. Who gives a damn about mistatements that don’t mean crap. ABC – you get an “F” fat “F”.

The first 40 minutes of this debate are ridiculous! Can we get to some real issues… the economy, the war, a re-identification of the government — something!

I understand this is a debate, but where are the issues. I would like to know why they are not focused on fuel and the economy, this is one of the biggest issues that it affects everyone. What are any of these canidates going to do fuel and the economy

Both canidiates state they are for the middle class working families. But what about all the disabled familys struggling even more especially with the rising cost of gas and food. What do they plan to do to help these people?
I know I am disabled and cannot afford the gas for my car, food for my table or my medications that i need to take to stay alive.

The price of gas is now $3.459 per gallon. The dollar is falling to record lows. Inflation is going up faster than it has in the last 20 years. BUT, all we have to debate about is Rev Wright, Clinging to religion and guns, and now not wearing a flag pin. Is this any way to decide who should be President?

With all the talk about human rights violations around the world, I never hear any of our politicians speak about the genocide of our native people right here.
I visited relatives on the Blackfeet Rez in Montana a couple years ago and I was stunned with the squalor the people are forced to live in. When I was in Kenya a couple years ago, I saw the same squalor in and around Mombasa and Nairobi. The garbage piled knee deep with children playing and digging through for usable goods.
The “treaties” we were forced to “sign” by touching a pen or making an X – we couldn’t read. We didn’t know that if we married outside our Nation (what you call tribe) to other native people from other Nations (e.g. Lakota and Piquni) we would lose our alloted land and it would be ceded back to the US. Piece by piece, until no more reservation exists for us to live our traditions, speak our languages.
What will either of you do to right the wrongs that have yet to be seriously considered? In my opinion, Americans (English) have no standing to comment on how other governments treat their citizens until America rights her own wrongs.

As an American of Hispanic ancestry I want to know what you are going to do to close our boarders. How are you going to stop the bleeding of our economic by illegal Immigrants.

federal gov. external security internal security is its only job now look at what there saying they are giving up our soveirinty while saying we pull out of Iraq and let them start terrorism all over again in this country by the way love this country and barack what a joke he hates it just like his pastor

Anyone else wondering why the havn’t started addressing actual issues? What about the war? Abortion rights? Even health care?

The price of gas is now $3.459 per gallon. The dollar is falling to record lows. Inflation is going up faster than it has in the last 20 years. BUT, all we have to debate about is Rev Wright, Clinging to religion and guns, and now not wearing a flag pin. Is this any way to decide who should be President?

Isn’t it weird that all of the questions asked in this debate is about REV. Wrights comments. You can’t ask Barack how patriotic REV Wright is that is a question that can only be answered by REV Wright. Then again if I’m not mistaken REV Wright is a veteran of the USMC. So he must be patriotic to some degree if he served and fought for our country

Does Obama really think that Americans believe him when he said he never heard any of Wright’s comments after attending church there for 20 YEARS! How stupid does he think all of us really are? BOO TO HIM!!!

I cannot believe I’m even watching this crap. I cannot believe that we’re discussing his lapel pin now. Wow I hope most Pennsylvanians are more concerned about jobs and health care than they are about his lapel pin.

I think Michael Savage should come out and start asking questions, Gibson and that little turd George S. should go home.

I think HRC has a lot of secrets she’s keeping…I truly believe she’s running for office because she wants to show Bill who’s really in charge. I think she wants pay bill back because of the Monica deal that took place while she was in office. Also, she had a choice to leave Bill but she chose to stay because she knew back then she would be running for President. SO she had to tuck her tell and wait for this moment.

response to a comment about Barack not saying the pledge etc. The picture that people see is a picture of a few candidates standing during the national anthem, which doesn’t require a hand over heart, the rest just happened to keep theirs there after the pledge. This man is a patriot-don’t worry.

Although this campaign seems really long, I hate to see time wasted on trivial issues–whether or not Obama really really disavows a connection with Rev Wright is less important than major policy issues.
I hope the candidates raise the level of this discussion–thanks Obama for refocusing the discussion. Hope Hillary does the same.

Why does Obama want to eliminate concealed carry permits for lawful, background checked citizens?

Are they going to ask real questions at any point?

Obama says Republicans won’t be challenging his patriotism in the general election? Oh yes they will.

Please people, can we get off of the Rev. Wright subject and ask some IMPORTANT questions for a change!! It is April and we are still on old remarks and not paying attention to issues that affect us NOW! Student Loans, high interest rates, foreclosures, job loss, gasoline, and food prices are more important to me than those silly questions that are being asked now. One of these candidates will become are next commander and chief, please question them as so!!
Thank you.

After 40 minutes I ‘ve heard nothing about solutions for the economy, social security, housing, the credit crisis etc.
Where’s the beef?
Betsy from Florida

now they are ripe…it is truly time for that magical moment…time to ask: boxers or briefs?

I’m trying to understand US politics and watching the live debate. Where is the actual policy debate. It seems like a school yard with childish behavior, is this just a smear campaign or what. No wonder your country is one of Haves and Have NOTS. Everyone just looking to fill their own pockets. Important things in life are Health, Education, Work and Family. A balanced social view is whats needed in America.