Clinton Says Obama Made the Right Move By Condemning Pastor, in ‘Factor’ Sit-Down

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Hillary Clinton claps at a campaign stop in Portage, Ind., where she spoke briefly about her interview on "The O'Reilly Factor" Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Hillary Clinton, in her first appearance on FOX News’ “The O’Reilly Factor,” said Barack Obama made the right move by condemning Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. but that she was still offended by the pastor’s statements.

In the first part of a two-part interview — the second will air at 8 p.m. ET Thursday on FOX News — Clinton also defended her stances on health care and oil companies and sought to burnish her image as a “fighter” candidate.

Asked about Wright, Clinton said it’s up to voters to decide whether the mounting controversy over Obama’s retired pastor should impact the presidential race.

“(Obama) spoke out forcefully yesterday,” she told Bill O’Reilly in the appearance taped Wednesday in South Bend, Ind. “He made his views clear, finally, that he disagreed, and I think that’s what he had to do.”

Obama went on the offensive Tuesday, saying he was “outraged” and “angered” by Wright’s statements the day before in Washington, D.C.

Clinton matched that outrage and repeated that she would not have stayed in the church if Wright were her pastor.

“Well, I take offense. I think it’s offensive and outrageous. I’m going to express my opinion, others can express theirs. It is part of just, you know, an atmosphere we’re in today,” she told O’Reilly.

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain told FOX News on Thursday that he doesn’t think Obama shares Wright’s views, which he described as “really, incredibly outrageous,” but he said he doesn’t feel sorry about Obama’s plight.

“I think we all face challenges when we are in political campaigns. Running for president is bean bag … I think he has to have a discussion with the American people, and he said that it’s a valid political issue so I am sure that he will do that,” he said.

McCain stepped back from an earlier effort to stop the North Carolina Republican Party from using the issue in ads for statewide campaigns.

“I wish they wouldn’t but I am not going to referee, I am just going to run my own campaign,” he said.

Wright capped off his recent round of public appearances with a stop Monday at the National Press Club. There, Wright taunted reporters and declined to retract his statement that the government is responsible for afflicting minorities with HIV.

“I sure don’t believe the United States government was behind AIDS,” Clinton said in the Wednesday interview. “This is part of the mosaic and diversity of America. I happen to think it is just totally off base … but what people are talking to me about is not that.”

Clinton also defended her support of a summer gas tax holiday, which Obama has decried as a campaign “gimmick.”

“I’m trying to lay the groundwork so that when I’m president we can get in there and say this has been going on way too long,” Clinton said of record oil profits. “I also want to take on OPEC. You know, OPEC is a cartel, it’s a monopoly.”

Under criticism from O’Reilly, Clinton said she supported universal health care because “it’s a moral issue,” and also said she would raise taxes on people making more than $250,000 a year.

“I’m going to take as much as you were paying in the ’90s,” she said.

Campaign aides said her appearance on the show was designed to reach out to working-class, independent white men who could decide the outcome of next week’s Indiana primary.

“This is a campaign of firsts. I’m sitting down today, another first,” Clinton told O’Reilly.

Clinton also spoke about the personality differences between her and Obama.

Asked if she felt Obama’s momentum stems in part from a perception that she is polarizing, she said: “Well, I’ve been around a long time. I bear a lot of the scars, ideological and political battles. I stand up for what I believe in.”

As for the criticism she’s taken over the years, she said, “This is the way our system is, they take shots at me … you’ve got to be tough (to take on drug and health care companies) and we’ve got to have a president who’s a fighter again.”

Meanwhile, Obama’s handling of the Wright flap hasn’t been all bad for the Illinois senator’s campaign. In a surprise move, the furor over the pastor helped him secure the backing of one Democratic congressman from Indiana.

Rep. Baron Hill said he is “pleased that Senator Obama clearly and unequivocally denounced Reverend Wright’s remarks. Hoosiers don’t feel that way about our country, I don’t feel that way about our country and Senator Obama made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t feel that way either.”

Hill said that the way Obama handled the Wright controversy actually persuaded him to endorse. Indiana’s primary is Tuesday.

Asked about Wright in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Obama said the situation was “difficult.”

“He’s somebody who married us, he baptized our children — he’s done good things in terms of building the church, but frankly what he said over the last few days and in some of the sermons that have been excerpted were unacceptable and … what we want to do now though is to make sure that this doesn’t continue to be a perpetual distraction.”

Click here to see a clip from O’Reilly’s interview with Clinton.

The second part of the Clinton interview with Bill O’Reilly airs Thursday on the FOX News Channel at 8 p.m. ET.

FOX News’ Chad Pergram, Aaron Bruns and Bonney Kapp and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

196 Responses to “Clinton Says Obama Made the Right Move By Condemning Pastor, in ‘Factor’ Sit-Down”

Comment by kyle

Having a potential president that could make up a story like her Bosnia story is far more offensive.

 
Comment by Ellen

Here we go the “pink” outfit AGAIN……? Who’s fibbing now her!

 
Comment by wes

please tell me that they are speaking about more than just Obama? And please tell me that he is going to ask some pointed questions. Why wont he try to bring on Ron Paul? Is Ron too much for him to handle?

 
Comment by jeson

Obama said Wright is no longer the same man he met 20 years ago. My Q: is he the same six months ago or three months ago? Talking about judgments. One thing Wright is right, Obama is a politician, who’ll say whatever a politician has to say.

 
Comment by steve

looks like the chickens are coming home to roost

 
Comment by D.Golden

It is hard to believe that Obama stayed in this church for twenty years and had not heard this “tone” of comments before. Why did he stay this long. There is a lot about Obama that we don’t know whereas Clinton has been investigated From A to White Water. “Better the devil you know”

 
Comment by Fed Up

Why is Hillary bashing Obama about what Rev. Wright has to say? Is that saying anything Bill Clinton says is what she believes? If she would have left the church because it’s unethical, why did she stay with Bill?

 
Comment by Bud Curtis

Senator Clinton has taken the high road in the Obama/Wright fiasco from the first time the story became news.

When the smoke clears, I have no doubt that Clinton will be the nominee of our party. It proves that the primary season works as intended.

Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

 
Comment by J. Smith

Your polls are false, and your media is bias. Why dont you ask hillary clinton why is she still with an adultious husband for over thirty years or why is she in a methodist churh who dont support gay and are against abortion contrary to DEN manifesto and many free human around the world. Her judgement on Iraq supporting the War. You guys have bais standard are you are misleading the country and the world.

 
Comment by William Weible

Can’t wait to watch the interview.

Hope Bill takes HRC to task on some of the outrageous things she wants to do if elected President.

Question: What about gas prices??
Why haven’t the Dems (Pelosy) produced on promises made in 2006 to lower gas prices
Why resend the Bush tax cuts???
Why are Dems always looking to raise taxes instead of lowering taxes

 
Comment by Vero

Very suspicious that Wright hasn’t come out and attack Obama. Obama’s outrage towards Wright was a set-up between them. Thanks Fox for being so fair covering the race.

 
Comment by Joe

Hillary is outraged at Obama’s association with an anti-american pastor ? She worked as a law intern in support of the Black Panthers. As “Co-President” she had Bill pardon FALN Puerto Rican terrorists to help her with her senate election, not to mention dealing with Arafat, members of Hamas, and accepting Chinese “funny-money”.

Hillary and Bill have done a great deal of damage to our national security and we should be outraged that the Democrat party can’t field a single candidate that doesn’t see America as the world’s biggest problem.

 
Comment by John Mencias

Hillary Clinton epitomizes hypocrisy. I would not normally stoop this low to make a point; but I will in this case. Why is she still in her marriage with Bill Clinton as her husband, after all that he has done to her - not anyone else, but her - over so many years?

And, no, these are not two different things. They are one and the same thing: she has a personal and special relationship with her husband as did Obama with his family friend; and you don’t simply turn your back on those close to you. Moreover, Wright is not Trinity Baptist Church. The Church is more than the pastor.

 
Comment by TMiller

Please ask Mrs. Clinton how many Catholics should have, and who didn’t, leave the Catholic Church, its parishes, etc., due to the widespread sexual abuse cases involving children and teenagers that go back over a very long period of years, and which coverup and relocation of offenders repeatedly took place? Would she or did she leave or have left her hometown Catholic Church in New York, Scranton PA, Arkansas, and now North Carolina and Indiana over such a long term dispicable act of abuse against children no less?

 
Comment by charles

That’s strange; she stayed in a marriage with a cheating womanizing husband. More importantly, Sen. Clinton would done anything she needed to do to get votes.

Thanks

C

 
Comment by George Apodaca

Hillary showed she is brave, going on a program with the ultra right wing hatchet man O’Reilly shows fortitude. I hope people will remeber the last 8 yrs when they cast votes in Nov.

 
Comment by rosemary riddle

Will Bill O’Reilly ask Hillary about her baggage, how her and Bill made 110 million dollars or will he focus on Obama so Hillary will have free press to bring down Obama again.

And also if she is behind the National press last week?

 
Comment by Gabe Santiago

Give Hillary Hell, Bill!, Respectfully of course.

 
Comment by Lisa

Hill..You had a choice to move out when you sexual active husband cheated several times. What happened then?? Political favour I guess.

 
Comment by Kathie

I find it very interesting that Hilary says Jeremiah Wrights remarks were very offensive I find them offensive also but , if Hilary thought Obama should walk away from the church why didn’t she walk away when President Hubby made such a scandle in the white and made a mockery of the position he held while President of the United State of America. Should we all turn the other cheek did you have control over your husband? I guess not any more control than Obama has over Jeremiah Wright.
The Presidency does not belong to you and with the questionable past record of the things you & your husband has been involved in what makes you think we can believe or trust anything you say or do.
What or Who is behind Jeremiah Wright and his attempts to sabotage Barack Obama?

 
Comment by Al

I think all primaries should be held on the same day. All this Super Delegate non-sense would be just that. Obama would not have all the problems he is having now because “why can’t we all get along” McCain would not challenge him on any of this for fear he will offend his Democrat friends who he thinks will help him once he is in the White House. We could all take a nap and on election day in November, we can vote McCain for President and Obama for Vice President and live happily ever after. Oh ya, we’ll make Hillary Sec of State and we will hold a prom and invite Iran, China and North Korea. Now won’t that be fun??

 
Comment by Jackie Bowen

When my husband heard Rev.Wright the first thing he said was this smells like a Clinton trick ,and wouldnt you know that the lady on the committee that ask for Rev Wright to come and speak is with the Cilnton people .I wont say to much if I was Hiliary she has a lot of things people can bring up and it is not nice as they have a historythat is not good

 
Comment by dpeck

After 20 years of those type of comments Obama wasn’t outraged until it affected his campaign.

 
Comment by Mary

I will have to see the full interview, but I am very happy she accepted an interview with Bill O’rielly. She is my candidate and O’rielly is one of my favorites at Fox. So I am very exited to see them together.

 
Comment by Dr Brent

My belief is that Obama and Wright coordinated his statements over the last week because it serves them both equally. Obama gets to separate himself from Wright and Wright gets a level of fame that he has never had before. It is a win win for both politician and reverend.

 
Comment by Bea Warren

I am pleased to see that someone (Fox news) is finally asking the questions of Obama that noone else seems to want to do. The ironic thing, is that I use to only watch Olberman or Wolf, now that I see how sexist they are, I only watch fox. I am a so-called “Reagan Democrat” who will vote for Hillary or McCain. At least I know McCain loves his country. Keep asking those questions of Obama and don’t let up!!

 
Comment by Douglas

Since when does Hillary go to church. I thought she had been banned.

 
Comment by Kathy

I just cannot see her as my president! Heaven help us all if this happens.

 
Comment by awlswll

Too late Obama….the damage is done….you should have left this church years ago…American’s know you are fibbing when you state you never heard sermons like the one’s the media has aired when you sat in the pews….c’mon…get real…you may have a Harvard Degree, but your honesty and integrity are now in question.

 
Comment by Mickye Strivers

Amazing - she finds fault with a person who stays with a church but finds no fault with staying with a husband who has little respect for his marriage vows to her. Judge not unless yee be judged. It’s sad that she feels she has to find fault with an oponent as one of her means to getting what she wants. I guess she is not that secure in what she actually has to offer. We will never come together as a country as long as there is fault finding in others, and nothing about the things that truly need to be discussed and happen to take us where we belong - a country that cares about all of it’s citizens and our standing in the world. No wonder intelligent, thoughtful, caring people refuse to get caught up in the mess called politics.

 
Comment by Boston Guy

Can we please move on to something more relevant? I just spent $230.00 on week’s worth of groceries. I also paid $55.00 to fill up my car’s gas tank today. I have over 100k in college/grad school debt. Worst of all, my employer just announced that there will be major lay-offs this spring. I could give a rat’s you know what about Rev. Wright. He is not running for any political office. We need CHANGE in WASHINGTON! Hill and McCain will not bring any relief to the massess of people who are stuggling to pay their bills.

OBAMA 08

 
Comment by SouthBend

Really Hillary - how stupid do you think women voters are??!! I am too outraged by Mr. Wright’s comments, and I too would have left the church. But then I would have left my husband if he had been unfaithful as Bill was to you and your daughter. What type of messge are you sending? It is terrible to stay at a church where the minister is offensive, but it is okay to stay with a husband, the Predident of the U.S. who embarassed the entire country over his sexual encounters?? If I had to choose I would choose the minister over staying with an unfaithful husband. Mr. Wright is not a campaign issue - not now and not ever. Let it go and get on with the real issues. What are you going to do about the gasoline prices, the war and healthcare? I want real answers not this “change” verbage.

 
Comment by Col Carroll Oates USA(ret)

Hillary Clinton is smart enough to realize that going on the O’Rielly factor adds to her creditability. Obama is not that smart. Either of these two however, dispise the US Military and the military will be in dire straights if either becomes “Commader and Chief”. Morale will suffer as will our readiness posture. I retired in 1997 when Bill Clinton, an embarassment, was in charge. He hated us and we hated him. Same will happen with Hillary or Obama. Funny thing is however, we could still exist with Hillary but with Obama, not a chance. This guy is scarry!
God help us.

Col. Carroll Oates, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 
Comment by Dacques Viker

I am not a fan of Hillary but kudos to her for going on The O’Reilly Factor. A lesser lib would be afraid to answer Bill’s questions.

 
Comment by enough_already

VERY FUNNY - Hillary states that “she would not have stayed in the church if Wright were her pastor.” Well Hillary dear - a lot of people would not have stayed in a marriage where the husband is CONSTANTLY cheating on his wife - but you have chosen to do so! Therefore, who are YOU to talk>????
Judge NOT - lest ye be judged!

 
Comment by Bill

Watching this clip is like a flashback to the 90’s. Let’s hope these two relics from the past start the Winter phase of their careers and both can rock in chairs side by side.

 
Comment by larry

I think any of them will sell their souls to get elected to an office!!!! It,s the power they crave and i don,t think any of the canidates care about our great country. It,s just them and no one else. God i hope im wrong

 
Comment by Sal

I find it very hard to believe anything Hillary has to say. Why would you vote for somebody that can lie with such ease?

I wish there was a 3rd party candidate with a valid shot at the oval office. Both party’s have failed our great nation over the last 7+ years.

 
Comment by Stevie

This is definitely popcorn worthy television tonight!

And all this sudden change in heart over the Rev. Wright situation makes me sick. He didn’t have a problem with these comments for the last 20 years, why denounce them now? Oh, that’s right…your approval rating went down. Way to think fast on that one! You’re a liar and a fake Obama.

 
Comment by sanji

Hillary wouldn’t stay in a church with such a pastor but she remains in marriage with a philandering husband for more than 20 years….?

Thank you, but her opinion doesn’t matter.

 
Comment by cemccon

Interesting … she would have left Wright’s church, because his sermons were ‘offensive’; but didn’t leave her husband because of his ACTIONS … which must have been much more offensive than any words!

 
Comment by David Lewis

As my grandmother used to say: “where there’s smoke….there’s fire.

 
Comment by Tom

I don’t think this is news, but a promotion of a news program. If you want to highlight the news of what is being said, let it stand on its own, and not be the headline of the interview being on Fox News.

 
Comment by JJ

That’s the ticket, if you work with Fox News and O’Reilly, things will be better for you than when you went in for the interview. O’Reilly will get the answers, but he’s not there to destroy you.(only a few really bad people who deserve it) Only the interviewee can destroy his or her self. Bravo to Clinton!

 
Comment by Fay

I tried to stay away from being negative but I have to say this: Hilary Clinton is the most condescending liar that I have ever seen. I’m 23 years old and if I have to have her as my president for four years I’m moving to Canada! How dare she judge anyone’s actions. Let’s talk about Paul vs. Clinton, or your former Pastor being convicted for child molestation. Ugh!

 
Comment by Doug Pearsall

Since when is it appropriate for ANY candidate from ANY party to criticize the house of worship that their opponent chooses?

 
Comment by Dee

Dr. Wright remind me of Redd Fox just more intelligent but a gives a great performance.

 
Comment by gfwms1

Strange how Obama didn’t distance himself or denounce the Reverends views until it had begun to harm politically..Imagine that!!!!!!!!! Wake up people before it’s too late. Or we could all get stuck with him and the Reverend, after they patch things up and is in the White House.

 
Comment by Ariel

One has to question the sincereity of Obama’s repudiation of Wright’s views. He only does so now that it’s convenient and seems to strengthen his chances of running for president. The fact that Obama continued to attend Wright’s church and sit under that kind of preaching for 20 years tells me much more about his character than the cheap talk he now spouts.

 
Comment by RantNation

Go get ‘er, Bill! ;o)

 
Comment by cynical

sorry guys, if this is the worst thing that the press can force down our throats about obama then hillary & mccain are in trouble. yeah, wright is offensive & ridiculous, but this, like everything else played ad nauseum, will get old & be stale by the time november rolls around. hillary can’t win enough delegates according to 3rd grade arithmetic. all that’s happening to B.O. is the same “vetting and testing” that all politicians go through. it’s part of the job, and it NEVER sticks for long. if it did, the clintons wouldn’t even be able to be elected to a school board.

hence, i’m still UNDECIDED ‘08.

 
Comment by marion seubert

i will not be watching bills show tonight. we all know what clinton is. so what is the point in watching. i don’t believe anything she says. bill surely will not ask her about some of the characters she has been friends with. [ one is her husband]

 
Comment by Bill From MA

Probably be one of Bill’s most watched shows. Hope he asks some real hard questions.

 
Comment by Cecilia Corrales

Oh please Hillary, You say you would have left the church, you have a cheater husband, time and time again, and you didnt leave him. And that is your husband, much more than a pastor, and there you still are. Do you really want us to believe that. Your gonna take him back to the scene of his crime?

 
Comment by nanci graham

I think this pastor is trying to distract the real issues in this county. He is predjudice against
white women and America. I DON’T THINK HE SHOULD BE A PASTOR, and I would never go to his church because his heart is not with God. I hope Hilary wins! She is smart and she has experience. I believe she would bring the right change for our country! I hope Barack stays focused and if GOD wants him to win he will! I also believe Mr. OBAMA would be a good President. I have a good idea, If HIL wins MR.Obama could be her vice president and together this pastor will be shocked!

 
Comment by Diego

wow that interview was great.
i love seeing the canidates one on one.
especially when its fair and balanced.
i cant wait to see tomorrows interview.

i have a new found respect for hillary.

 
Comment by Charlie Jackson

Senator Clinton seems to be more conservative than McCain. I guess she started trusting her dad’s philosophy more than Bill’s??

 
Comment by Raghida Haddad

Dear Mr. O’Reilly:

I must admit that for the first time, I tuned in to your show to view my girl Hillary and I found you to be wonderful! Almost as wonderful and engaging as Senator Clinton! She is a uniter after all, and because of the fantastic interview, I will watch your show from now on and I am certain other Hillary supporters will do the same! May God bless you and bless America.

Respectfully yours,

Raghida Haddad
New York City

 
Comment by BJ

Bill
I thought your interview with Sen.Clinton was good, you treated her like she was a regular guest. Your questions were fair,and I thought she answered them well. I liked the interview. I am ready for part II tomorrow night. Good job.

I think she was very good, relaxed considering who she was speaking to. I can’t wait for part two.

 
Comment by Bill A

Great job,Hillary…..

 
Comment by Dottie

Bill
Hillary is the only canidate who can beat John McCann in November.
She is strong, feisty, intelligent, energetic and cheerful.
She has proven she can fight for the things that are important like, the economy, jobs, healthcare, social security and the safety of our country.

 
Comment by robert

O’REILLY, THANK FOR THE GREAT INTERVIEW YOU JUST HAD WITH HILLARY . WHY THE OTHER MEDIA CAN’T DO THE SAME ?

 
Comment by Cindy

Great interview on O’Reilly. Hillary was relaxed, confident and direct. This is the side of her I think reflects the difference in experience and conviction between Obama and her.

 
Comment by DW

obama
“what we want to do NOW though is to make sure that this doesn’t continue to be a perpetual distraction.” Now thats Entertainment…

 
Comment by dlwix

obama
“what we want to do NOW though is to make sure that this doesn’t continue to be a perpetual distraction.”
Now thats Entertainment…

 
Comment by Barrett

Great interview!!!!

 
Comment by dar

I thought the show went very well. I think Hillary would definitely make a better President than Obama. I do not trust Obama. He has to many wrong people he is in with. Like Rev. Wright a racist, William Ayres a terrorist, Louis Farrakhan a racist, and a crook Rezco. You tell me do you want a person like Obama to run this country. I know I don’t. And the Democratic Party should not wand someone like Obama in the race either.

 
Comment by Lucille Carpenter

This was a fair interview. Both Bill O and Hillary and the people of America benifited from it. I am glad Bill stuck to the important issues.

 
Comment by Michael

Good for Hillary! I am impressed by her willingness to interract with the media. She has been on SNL, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Her appearance on the O’Reilly Factor shows her willingness to end partisan politics and her ability to defend her views and plans of action. I am backing her. Go Hillary!

 
Comment by Anna

She was great!!! Could Obama have handled himself as well - in the face of extreme hostility? I don’t think so!! Obama won’t even debate Hillary, let alone Bill O’ Reilly.

 
Comment by Brandon

Excellent beginning to the interview! Keep up the great work Bill!

 
Comment by Hoosiers

Is this a review of the Hillary interview or an Obama promo. Who cares about Obama when they are reading about the O’Reilly/Clinton interview? What’s next, “Obama really likes Hillary’s hairdo?” Get with it.

 
Comment by Lorraine

Hillary was great in this interview. Hopefully Dems will nominate her and forget Obama.
He’s damaged goods.

 
Comment by Deborah

Who really care about what O’Reilly and Hillary Clinton has to say. Who listens to them. It is all up the the people.

 
Comment by Mandelay

She was terrific, more than holding her own with Bill O’Reilly. Warm, funny, smart, a command of the issues, fearless. WOW!

 
Comment by bob englehardt

Why doesn’t anyone ever ask about how you give the “working class” an income tax cut when the lower 60 percent doesn’t pay any tax and actually gets a refund? I have never heard anyone explain that one. That was the best thing about the bush tax cut is that it made that already weak argument baseless. It is time to debunk that traditional playbook populist strategy.

 
Comment by marjorie wagner

Excellent interview! Question of the day–Obama who?

 
Comment by JS

I really think Hillary has a drinking problem. For example, her assetion that she wants to debate on a flat bed truck ??

 
Comment by linchristi

I thought this was a great interview..Fiesty but she held her own…I think most people need to see this interview..Obama would stutter and mumble..Also, if anyone else would mention Bill’s philandering..PLEASE STOP..I cant even imagine what she has gone through and it is her personal decision. NO ONE SHOULD JUDGE..

 
Comment by Ankie

NOW IS THE TIME FOR OBAMA TO THROW IN THE TOWEL AND BE THE VP PERIOD. OBAMA, TAKE IT OR LOOSE IT, DO YOU UNDERSTAND? FOR THE GOOD OF THE PARTY AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.

 
Comment by Jeff

O.K. Obama has denounced Reverend Wright (Rev.Wrong) - but what about his other fellow church members who clap and cheer and praise Rev. Wright when he makes these outrageous and inflamitory statements? What about the church congregation in Dallas who Sunday gave Wright a standing ovation? There is a reason why Obama remained in that church for so long and a reason these types of people will vote for him.

 
Comment by GoHill

Awesome interview! Great job Hillary.

 
Comment by John, NC

Way to go Hillary! We’re behind you here in NC. My wife and I already early-voted for you. We changed our party affiliation to Democrat before the deadline because we believe in your abilities over and above Obama, and even McCain.
I hope other NC and IN Independents would back Hillary by early-voting for her now and on May 6. God bless ya!

 
Comment by Mark Melbourne, FL

Best presidential material that I have seen since Ronald Reagan. Go Hillary, FIGHT for AMERICAN’S…

 
Comment by Jenny

Great interview! Even though I wont be voting for the Dems, I sure do have a better respect for Clinton. Shes much easier to like in a one on one setting. She seems very at ease. Obama should take note.

 
Comment by Ramona

I notice Hillary side-stepped the question about Anwar and Nuclear Power Plants as a way to solve the long term energy crisis. She blamed everyone, including the consumer, but no clear answer except to try and sue and protest OPEC and other oil rich intities. Tying us up in world courts is not a solution. Looks like my next vehicle is going to be a horse with policies like these.

 
Comment by Clark

WOW! After watching the interview, all I can say is “Hillary Clinton is a brilliant woman!”

 
Comment by rosecc

Hillary is the best candidate for President, for all the knowledge, experience, the grit and the guts, and the political will that she brings. America knows her well. Obama actually only brings divisiveness and bitterness into the American psyche, with the “race card” that his campaign has played so deftly, even deflecting it towards the Clintons and anybody who dares questions Obama’s background and qualifications.

 
Comment by marie

Hey, are you reporting on the Hillary interview or stumping for Obama? What a shoddy article. Keep your biases to yourself.

 
Comment by Suzy Q

Kudos to Hillary for finally going on FOX, particularly to be interviewed by Bill O’Reilly. Great work by Bill and Hillary also did a good job. Bill was “right on” and persistent; Hillary was resilient and feisty. Definitely worth watching!!!

 
Comment by Harvey

Excellent interview with one major complaint (Dennis Miller nailed him on this). Bill mentions Hillary’s 7 no votes for nuclear power and also a vote against ANWR drilling, but he didn’t follow up and press her on anything. They both agreed that both parties have handcuffed & crippled this country concerning energy and independence, but he didn’t press her for her reasons against drilling in the US or building more nuclear plants…

 
Comment by maco doane

I’m convince…McBush & Clinton should be the republican ticket come this fall…LOL!

 
Comment by David B.

Great interview! Hillary done a great job. Bill is really a tough guy and Hillary held her own-that is a sign of her toughness. Even if you don’t care for Hillary, you have to admit she is tough and I admire that. Obama was scared to distance himself from the crazy so-called preacher of hate. Obama only done it when his poll numbers started sinking. He is such a regular politician. Can you run a country on poll numbers? I wish Obama would go on and debate with Bill. I am 100% that will never happen. He would tremble too pieces. Fox news scares the liberals for a reason. Great job Bill!

 
Comment by Edie McBride

I was pleasantly surprised by the O’Reilly-CLinton interview! I had bet several people that O’Reilly would be obsequious and use “kid gloves”, and he didn’t–good for BIll!! ALso–if I had never heard of Hillary CLInton before, I would have been very favorably impressed!

 
Comment by Rowena Renard

So, what did she promise to Bill & Sean to make them stop the exposure of Hillary C. as a truly dangerous and reckless candidate? Just curious.

 
Comment by Carol

Great interview! It shows Hillary’s strength and confidence on the issues. She will make positive changes and will definitely be a dynamic Commander in Chief!

 
Comment by Pat

Hillary didn’t say it but I will, I’m very surprized that FoxNews has been more fair to Hillary than MSNBC. But then MSNBC has been abusive in their treatment so that makes the comparison an easy one.
O’Reilly was tough on Hillary but she was up to the challenge and performed beautifully! “Masterfully” according to Tanya Acker and she’s a Pro-Obama strategist.

 
Comment by Ari

Rise Hillary Rise! You had total confidence and control of this interview. You were…Presidential! Madame President, Florida has your back! Thank you for standing up for our votes…we had a record turn out among Democrats far more than Republicans and we are tied against McCain now while Obama trials McCain by 11 points! Super Delegates pay close attention…your constituents are watching closely for who you endorse. Listen to the Voters in your States! Rise Hillary Rise!

Hillary ‘08