Clinton pooh-poohs political ambitions

"Her now-enthusiastic backing for one-time rival Barack Obama."

It doesn't take a whole lot of political courage to jump aboard the train when the candidate's up 10 points. The Clintons did zero, literally nothing, for Obama from the end of the convention until yesterday. That's not conspiracy theory, that's fact.

Her coming out and finally making appearances is like a reliever warming up with the starter throwing a no-hitter. As far as I'm aware, neither Clinton has any appearances scheduled with Obama himself. Think that's coincidence? They can only hurt him at this point.

Hillary Clinton's attitude during her campaign for the Democratic Presidential candidacy, aided by Bill Clinton, was one of someone who thought, and presented herself, as the anointed heir to the White House. This may have cost her dearly, with respect to the candidace, but not in relevance and credibility in our political system. But haughty attitude notwithstanding, Hillary Clinton is an very educated and experienced person, whose credentials are stellar (she makes Palin look like the fake that she is) and it would be a serious loss to this country if she is not considered for an adequate Cabinet position in an Obama Administration. Someone should be taking notice and making plans for her tremendous talent.

Despite all the nonsense and outright slurs it's clear Bill and Hillary are team players and have a relationship of mutual love and support and are not the power hungry at all costs Rush Limbaugh etc... wants to portray them as.

It's too bad: Eight years of Hillary followed by eight of Barak and America just might have enough time with real leaders who make smart decisions to recover from the debacle of Dumb Thug Bush and his puppet master Dick Cheney.

May we PLEASE have THAT in writing!!!! This only proves beyond a shadow of doubt that running for President was merely self serving only to Clinton herself. This country will be far better off without both Clintons. Good riddance!!!

I'm all OK with Hilary Clinton, Laura Bush and Jed Clampett jumping on the Obama bandwagon at this point! Lets get this election done, then ratify a quick constitutional amendment to move Inaguration Day from January 20th to November 18th.

I don't know that I would be too quick to criticize Hillary for doing nothing to help, the fact that both Clintons have been relatively quiet is probably the most helpful thing they could do.

Richard, do you think Obama really wanted either Clinton out there making campaign stops? Bill has been a total disaster for both Hillary and Obama with his remarks. There's no way the Obama campaign wanted to have to explain away anything he was saying.

As for Hillary, Obama didn't pick her as VP because it would have been a sign of weakness, that he needed her to win. By this rule, Obama couldn't have her make too many stops on his behalf. A couple of boosters here and there, especially in places like PA where she has family ties and beat him out, is all he really needs.

Finally, the fact that she's downplaying the potential for an appointment or change in her position is also helpful, regardless of whether or not it's true, she's at least trying to appear as if she's interested in her current position and is not looking to make waves of any kind.

DIDN"T SHE SAY THE SAME THING WHEN UP FOR RE-ELECTION IN NEW YORK. EVERYONE NEW SHE WANTED TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT, YET SHE WASN"T COMPLETELY HONEST WHEN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS. I THINK YOU COULD CUT AND PASTE THE RESPONSES SHE GAVE THEN AND INSTERT THEM IN THE BLOG ABOVE. HILLARY AND OBAMA, STOP P@##ING DOWN OUR BACKS AND TELL US IT"S RAINING.

Obama supporters can not be honest no matter what. Hillary Clinton has been stumping for Obama since before the convention was concluded but Obama supporters still pretend that she is not helping. I am a Hillary supporter that will never vote Obama despite Hillary's calls for supporting Obama. Obama ran a race baiting and sexist primary and continues to run a race baiting general election campaign. Obama attempted to also run his sexist tactics but was slammed by the GOP early in this general campaign. If you buy his pretty words about how "lipstick on a pig" is just an old saying then I have ocean front property for you to buy in Las Vegas.........he choses his words very carefully but never misses an opportunity to slam a woman opposing him. He still is the guy that abused his kids by forcing them to hear Rev. Wright in church, he still is a friend of Bill Ayers the terrorist that thinks he failed to do enough and he still is the guy voicing Hillary's plans without giving her the credit and with no ability to carry out her plans. If Obama is elected, women are set back 100 years. Do yourself, your mother, sisters, daughters and aunts a favor and save our country by voting McCain/Palin 2008. If Obama is elected then elections from here on out will be run with the race baiting ploys he used.

I will never understand the rabid Obama supporters. They whine when the Clintons don't say anything and stay out of Barack's way and they whine when the Clintons come out in support of him.

Hillary Clinton has been nothing short of spiritually humble in all of this given the betrayal of top Obama advisors and campaign leaders who literally GOT THEIR FIRST break in politics from the Clintons, only to lie, smear and stab them in the back. This election is Obama's to lose and if he does he has no one to blame.

Hey Richard. Give the senator a break. She could easily have mucked up the works for Obama going into the convention; she did not. She could easily have continued to make the case that Obama's health care and mortgage proposals miss millions; she did not. I also think she could have significantly eased the critical pressure building on Palin (between Charlie Gibson and the VP debate) and again she did not. I voted for Obama (twice!) and will do so again in November, but I do think Sen. Clinton has done enough to support Obama so as not to permanently damage her credibility for a 2012 run (if the conditions merit).

She's made similar statements in the past on Meet the Press that have played frequently. It's just her deeply ingrained political instinct to deny instead of to consider all her options open. This may be a generational pattern in public life that is changing with a generation more open-hearted, perhaps more fearless, less neurotic in terms of managing image versus being real, not that political life really fosters and favors being entirely real since reality doesn't really happen in the material plane. Nevertheless, almost nobody believes these statements. As for 2012, I think the Clintons will settle for less. We will see what it was after it happens.

i would rather have clinton for president anyday. she is a lot smarter than obama.

It is up to Obama's team how they will use Hillary and/or Bill! They are doing what they were asked to do!

Hillary Clinton has done very well for democratic party and its nominee Barack Obama. She has been working very hard for success of the democratic party. Not very many people can do what she is doing. Hillary is a real fighter and a political rock. I really admire her and have learnt a lot from her. She is a woman of virtue and integrity. May God bless and keep her.
Alex. O. Chiaghanam

I support Obama, but I think Ms. Clinton thought he needed to make or break on his own, after the nomination. And he did. Without much from her OR Bill. Perhaps she has more respect for him now, because of it. Regardless, I think she should run for high office next time. She gave us all a hell of a ride, but the lady has guts.

Okay everyone, let's thank Hillary and Bill for supporting and campaigning for Senator Obama. I watched Bill Clinton on his first rally in support of Senator Obama and he really did a terrific and believable job. Let's not "kick a gift horse in the mouth. The fact that they are in the Obama team NOW is noteworthy. Let's stop the resentment and the hate and move forward and lift up our country and make it a better, more prosperous America. It would be a huge help if some of us changed our cynical attitudes and do whatever we can to make our country what it is capable of being.

I believe Hillary Clinton has done much, much more than any other defeated presidential candidate on behalf of her candidate and her party.

While I doubt that she will be considered for a cabinet position, I seriously doubt that she wants one. But I do suspect that there is a deal made, and it is curious to see how Obama has been tacking closer and closer to Hillary's positions on health care and the economy.

Will Hillary run in 2012 if, god forbid, Obama loses? I sure as heck hope so! At that point, she'll be our last hope!

Taking Hillary at her word, she promised her first act as a US Senator would be to eliminate the electoral college in presidential elections. Last time I checked, we'll be using the electoral college to determine this election's presidential winner in November. So her word leaves a lot to be desired.

Despite having been an Obama supporter from Day 1, I hope she gets - and takes a position either in an Obama cabinet - IF he wins - or on a court. I still believe she can be a great assett for the country. Losing is hard - especially for people use to winning most of the time - and those that really want it. Sadly, she ended up with too many "hangers on", rather than people that were going to do something new and different - and the association of the Clintons and their campaign chair in the demise of the Dean campaign is still fresh in the eyes of many progressives. We wanted to "fight the fight" - and are now being allowed to fight it. The Clintons advised Gore and Kerry to act like they were Republicans rather than being true to who they are - real Democrats.

Even if we are to lose this election - we can say that we ran as who we are this time around. Lets make sure we remember that we can always win as Democrats being Democrats - and never go back to acting like we are Republicans again...

I am just tired of this election, democrats and republicans you both are full of hot air, change, hope and most of all BS.

The Clintons are the most self-centered, self-serving, self-righteous politicians
I have seen

So very sad that any Hillary supporter would vote Republican rather than vote Obama. Did Hillary not teach you any values ? How could you EVER have been a Hillary supporter and then vote for a PALIN ? Amazing

Those Obama supporters who still think of the Clinton's as self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous are typical haters and nothing this couple does to promote Obama's candidacy will be satisfactory. Hillary Clinton has been doing fundraisers, encouraging Latinos to vote Obama, and most importantly giving a dignified speech at the Convention. What more do you want from them? Hillary should have been the candidate and Obama the VP. Now Obama supporters are doing the same to Palin as they did to Hillary, trying to minimize her role. I am seriously thinking of voting for Palin for President.

Hillary will JUMP at the next chance to run for president again.

Her saying the chance is next to zero is a quid pro quo Obama campaign tactic. If she were to say otherwise, Hillary supporters would have even more reason to stick it to Obama in '08 by voting toxic or just staying home or leaving that part of the ballot blank.

Should Obama lose in '08 Hillary will begin her '12 presidential campaign immediately, and it will run non-stop for four years. What, Obama lose? Before SuperTuesday earlier this year it was, What, Hillary lose the nomination? How long has Hillary been around that you don't get it, she doesn't want to be appointed to this that or the other -- she wants to do the appointing!

What

charly if you really liked clinton you cannot like palin. those two woman dont have anything in common. either you are republican who pretends to be ex hillary voter or just plain dumb.

Love them or hate them, the Clintons have made a tremendous contribution in service to our nation. Hillary ran a tough campaign but was beaten fairly and squarely by Barack Obama. It's been difficult for President Clinton to accept that but he has. We all need to show respect for the election process and stop tearing down and threatening those with opposing views. We are very lucky to have the democracy we have and must never abuse it. America has to grow up quickly. We have got to become smarter, healthier, more efficient or we will no longer be a leading nation. We must do this on our own, changing as individuals. Only Barack Obama has shown the inspirational leadership necessary to make this happen.

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton - classy- as usual. I hope she does change her mind and decides to run in 2012. We need her intelligence, wisdom, class and great ideas (some of which have been stolen by both McCain and Obama and claimed as their own). She would whip this country into shape. As for all you nerds and your harsh comments - act mature. Your comments are boring.and passe.
Hillary in 2012.....