Chelsea asked about Monica

AG — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:29:19 GMT

Wow. I wish Bill and Hillary Clinton had as much class as their daughter.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Bravo — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:37:26 GMT

Bravo to you Chelsea Clinton.

I'm glad to see she put that worm in his place.

She sure shut him up.

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George, Dallas, TX — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:40:14 GMT

Hmm. It really is our business given that Hillary is a public person and the event in question took place on public property.

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:41:52 GMT

A little touchy, aren't we ?

If you can't stand the heat,
Get out of the kitchen
Harry Truman

Gee, Chelsea..... Who's that woman with your dad ?
Why's she kissing him ?

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Wilson, Seattle — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:44:16 GMT

What's the problem? Was her credibility hurt or not? How is that a personal or inappropriate question? Of course our president's credibility is our business. You can't pretend it didn't happen. Leave not answering questions you don't like to your mother, she's the expert.

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Delores Rose-Kennedy, Tennessee — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:44:43 GMT

Shame, shame on that student.

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Larry, Union KY — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:44:46 GMT

To change the subject from her Bosnia "embelishment (or lie)", Mrs. Clinton brings up Rev. Wright issue. (What he said was wrong...no doubt.) Mr. Obama's reason to not leave his church is a private matter and none of our business...just like how much the Clinton family was hurt by Mr. Clinton's affair with Ms. Lewinsky is none of our business.

So, let's move on to talk about issues for goodness sakes.

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Delores Rose-Kennedy, Tennessee — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:44:51 GMT

Shame, shame on that student.

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Obama supporter — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:45:50 GMT

Good for Chelsea! What a ridiculous question to ask a daughter about her mother, tacky!
Hillary has done enough all on her own to hurt her credibility, Bill's affairs really are not her dirt.

OBAMA 08'

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consuelo seattle, washington — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:46:31 GMT

What a worm. If she's going to be out in public campaigning she should be able to take it. The same goes for the media. If the media is not allowed to ask any questions, then she should not be given any - ZERO exposure. Why is she being shown on TV or given any time of the day.

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Aaron Knight, South Bend, IN — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:46:45 GMT

I think its a shame that this child has to make public apologies for her parents...what sort of example is being set here?

Aaron

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only the truth — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:48:39 GMT

and why wouldn't she be asked about monica? are we forgetting she's a 28-year old woman, very smart, oxford educated and a mind of her own i'm sure, campaigning for her mother. the question is legit. monica is as part of the clinton legacy as all of the good things and bad things his administration has done. hillary surrogates would not let go of the rev. wright's rantings, why do we have to spare chelsea of the same thing. she chose to be in the line of fire. we did not force her. her parents should know what she would be facing in these campaigns. if she can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

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Jill F., Tulsa, OK — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:48:43 GMT

Good for Chelsea! The internal dialogue that occurred within the Clinton family regarding this incident is nobody's business. I find it appalling that people so often blame Hillary for what happened with this or for staying with her husband. They are MARRIED! Marriage vows mean something....oh wait, they only mean something to half of the married people in the U.S. (i.e., see the divorce rate).

Nobody has any right to speculate whether Hillary's decision to keep her family together or divorce Bill was the right decision, because nobody really knows the intricacies of their relationship. Anyone who suggests otherwise should take a step back and think about how they would react if their husbands cheated on them.

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ya know — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:49:22 GMT

hahahha...

i don't care who you are... that there was funny.

it's not the guys business if Hillary's credibility was damaged by her husband and the sex scandal?

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Jed — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:49:27 GMT

If Chelsea were a private not public person, no decent person would have asked her that question.

But Chelsea is a public person, campaigning for Bill and Hillary Clinton. If I were her,I would have a lot of issues with a unrepentant philandering father and a mother who "stood by her man" instead of divorcing him, like any self-respecting woman I know would have done.

If Chelsea doesn't want to address those issues but wants her family to be role-models for the country by getting back into the White House, she needs to think this again.

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BOB, WASHINGTON, PA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:49:36 GMT

GOOD FOR HER....

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Jed — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:01 GMT

Chelsea asked about Monica

Molly — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:15 GMT

GO HILLARY !!!
Good for you Chelsea - you have spunk just like your mom. Keep up the good fight for your Mother.

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Ian — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:28 GMT

It wouldn't be any of our business if she wasn't running for public office and that invisible sniper hadn't managed to shoot holes in her credibility.

BTW, considering the number of new Democratic Party registrants in Pennsylvania, Obama might as well move on 'cause those Republicans, who want to prolong this thing, in Democratic clothing aren't voting for him - a disgrace for which I blame the Goldwater Girl and the DNC.

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Katy, TX — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:38 GMT

Welcome to politics, Chelsea. While the Lewinsky episode is a low blow, you had to know it was coming sooner or later.

And let's be honest, a LOT of people are asking the question, "How can Hillary Clinton find Osama bin Laden in the caves in Afghanistan when she can't find her own husband fooling around in the White House right under her nose?"

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Amanda, Huntington Beach, CA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:38 GMT

I think it's a legitimate question because it shows how determined and selfish she is to get to the White House. Also, the comment show's the entitlement attitude she and her daughter has about the White House. As a voter I'm tired of entitlement politics. She needs to watch what she says. Clinton's life is the business of voters as she's running for the Presidency of the United States. People have a right to know what her intensions are. Your life is public!

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2wifes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:53 GMT

bill clinton hada 2 wifes nice !shes ugly chelsea

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Mark R., South Montrose, PA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:50:54 GMT

Good for you Chelsea! I am NOT a supporter of Hillary, but as a father of four daughters, that was the answer I would want my girls to give under the same circumstances.

In fact, if Bill had told everyone "It's none of your business" when was being hounded by Starr, he would have been better off.

Obama '08

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Lyn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:52:18 GMT

How did Chelsea feel about her mother fabricating the story about Bosnia? I can't help but wonder what went through her mind when her Mom first said that, knowing full well it wasn't true... SHE WAS THERE!!!

Or was she brought up in a home that it was commonplace? So very sad...

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Hussein — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:52:19 GMT

I don't get it. What is the query?

Chelsea asked about Monica

donna, pgh., pa. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:54:02 GMT

How could the Clintons send their baby out there with the weight of their '35 years of drama on her back'? They are shrewd, and shameless to a fault. Poor thing. I feel so sorry for her. What a distorted view of life she must have. She sounds a bit, 'entitled' as well. Entitled to go out and campaign for the Highest Office in the world, on behalf of her unscrupulous parents, without having to answer the inevitably tough questions that are bound to come. Her mother lied about his affairs. It is awful for her to have to address this, but she is out there stumping. This is serious business. Maybe she should take a pass from now on. Her parents, out of pity, should bring her in. They are so hardened that they have lost the capacity to feel shame.

Now here's Bosnia, and Chelsea was there. It's not going to get easier. Tragic.

Pulling for Obama '08

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Natalie — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:55:30 GMT

If theres one thing that Hillary and Bill should be judged on its how great their daughter is. She grew up with all the media and hoopla during the Clinton Administration and turned out to be one of the best first daughters ever! Bill and Hillary should be commended!!

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Jon, Reno, NV — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:57:14 GMT

Spoiled brat. The question was legitimate. She's grwon up just like her parents it seems.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Brad Askers — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:57:16 GMT

It's a legitimate question. Chelsea is getting as good as mom and dad at spinning an answer. The person that asked the question broke the Golden Rule for Clinton town hall meetings - "Don't Ask Any Tough Questions".

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Billy Stauffer, Seattle, WA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:58:07 GMT

Well....we thought it was none of our business until Hillary brought up the business of being able to choose a pastor and not being able to choose family.

She had a choice to stay or leave Bill in the face of unspeakable humiliation. I think now we know why she stayed....and it certainly wasn't to benefit her daughter. Can you imagine the dinner conversation between Bill and Hillary when she concedes?

What is she trying to prove? Can anyone imagine a freshman senator in her position remaining in the race. There is a reason she was so alarmed @ Bill Rishardson endorsement....it's the beginning of her end.

She just wasn't the right person, not woman or race....person.

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GG — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:58:35 GMT

No matter who one chooses to support, clearly this question came from a six year old dressed to "look like" a college student. What a dumb question & in poor taste. Happy to hear she had a quick retort AND enjoyed the support of the college crowd.

Chelsea asked about Monica

twocanpete — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:58:49 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
While I can understand her hurt and anger she could have handled it whithout being nasty. After all the Clintons have chose to live in the public eye so they shouldn't be suprised at such personal questions.

Chelsea asked about Monica

WV voter, Lost River, WV — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:59:34 GMT

Excellent response from Chelsea. Just more evidence that the Clinton's know how to raise a child.

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ep-ny — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:59:54 GMT

Good for you girl.Class act like your mom. Sorry for the stupidness of some Obama followers.This where cult like comes from.You may think Obama and his obnoxious behavoir is cute i find it makeing your campaign one not to be tolerated all of you obnoxious robots. If this isnt over the line of decency but than Obama and his Uncle may not be pleased. This is what who would want in our white house.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Kathy, Farmington,MI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:59 GMT

Of course it is public business! Billy Boy made it public. Answer the question Chelsea.

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Anthony, San Diego, Ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:01:36 GMT

Typical Clinton response. The Clintons only know how to respond negatively. To applaude tactics like this only encourage it. I am sure the negativity response brought in more votes. A more creditable response would of been, "I hear and understand your question but I am unable to comment on that particular question you would have to ask Sen. Clinton herself that question, next question please. To applause that is to say this is why the Clintons will never change.

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r.g. raceland la — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:02:43 GMT

Good for you. I really dont think people should be worried about what Bill did. I will still vote for Hill. Rush L. sucks

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Mandy, Austin, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:04:00 GMT

So her mother's credibility in decision-making and the persons with whom she surrounds herself are none of the public's business???? Sorry, Chelsea, but you're wrong. If your mom was not a public figure, not a sitting US senator, not a former first lady, not currently running for president, then yes, these things would be of a much more personal nature and inappropriate to be asked about in public forum. But since NONE of that applies to Senator Clinton, it IS the business of the public. The VOTING, TAX-PAYING public.

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Darrell, San Marcos, Ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:05:21 GMT

If Sen Clinton gets the nomination as the next President and stays for eight years will Chelsea Clinton have the experience as First Daughter to run for President next I mean she did go to Bosnia with Sen Clinton that gives her experience in avoiding snipper fire, right?

Chelsea asked about Monica

r.g. raceland la — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:05:45 GMT

Good for you. I really dont think people should be worried about what Bill did. I will still vote for Hill. Rush L. sucks

Chelsea asked about Monica

Billy S, Seattle, WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:06:19 GMT

Oh and another thing- If the pastor is so bad, why the hell did you and Bill invite him to the white house so Bill could repent in front of respected religious reps. Oh my god, how embarrassing, don't you see the hypocrasy.

Let me turn it on head for you. It's as ridiculous for anyone to claim the Clinton's are hypocritical for inviting the pastor as it is that someone's Pastor's words are a direct reflection of a church members' beliefs. Get real.

Tap out now, or deal with a dislocated joint!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Eric Olson, Cleveland, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:06:21 GMT

That's cool. She doesn't have to say anything!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Robert — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:06:23 GMT

Typical Obama supporter I would assume, running around spouting off about unity and rising above it all, and then getting right down in the mud and throwing it at everyone else. No suprise here... Way to go Chelsea for your handling of this question!!

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Karen, NYC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:08:55 GMT

The question was about the REPUTATION and YES that is Everyone's business. The questioner didn't ask how Hillary FELT you little immature brat!

These Clintons are all crazy.

Let me answer the question: YES IT DID! and that stain on the Blue Dress..? It's all over the internet... NASTY BILL!

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sisi69 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:10:52 GMT

Actually, Clinton's credibility is precisely the voter's business. Her credibility, during the White House scandals and today, are still at issue. Reference the Boznia statements, the unrealeased tax returns, the NAFTA flip-flop, S-CHIP exaggerations, vast-right-wing conspiracy allegations etc., etc.,

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jean, hillsboro,oregon — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:11:00 GMT

if she is going to be on the campaign trail for her mother she had better learn to field all the potential questions that may come her way, I think it is a legimate question, maybe she is just a little ashamed of her family history, something her parents don't seem to have a problem with.

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E. Curry, Chesapeake Virginia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Wow someone actualy asked her that question? Well the truth is that if Hillary wants to go negative and throw the kitchen sink at Obama, then she had better be prepared to have the bathroom tub thrown back at her.
Good for you Chelsea defending your dad like that, but the truth is sweety your dad did it, your mom is losing, and your dad made it the American people's business when he took the oath of office.

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Gail, Memphis, TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:11:35 GMT

Clinton has run the course of being a liar in her out right lie , deceive, the American Peoeple, we are not 1st graders. No sniper fire, no troops no danger..This is an insult to our American Troops to mis-use them during a time of conflict for personal gains..

Lie,lie liar, and she has no right to be for a free great nation. What else has the Clintons lied about from the Arkansas days to now, God only knows, isn't that scary and she wants to be our President.

Thank you

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csh, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:12:35 GMT

Chelsea is such a poised, well adjusted and attractive young woman. The Clintons did a great job as parents.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:14:12 GMT

But that's not a personal question. Is Chelsea a special needs child? I thought she was almost 30 yrs old! She can't be out there only dealing with the positive of what her parents did. Everyone talks about how wonderful Chelsea is, but if she's so fragile at her age, somethings not quite right.

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Anthony, San Diego,CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:14:51 GMT

This is to prove that Sen Clinton only cares about herself and her quest to be President. Knowing that your family past has scandle in it why would you subject and risk your child having to defend these comments for you? Chelsea now a woman has face the issues of Sen Clinton and Former President Bill Clintons past. Sen Clinton had to know this would be an issue eventually. Chelsea handled it sarcastically as a Clinton would but it should of never came to it and I am sure inside her heart it hurts when brought up. A parent should protect their child from hurt, so if you put your own child in harms way to satisfy your own thirst what will you do with America?

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AJ Rome, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:17:48 GMT

Chelsea is a beautiful and formidable woman the intellect of her mother and the wit of her father. She is a tribute to Hillary Rodham Clinton's parenting and guidance as her mother. It may take a village to raise a child but a mother's influence achors the Village. Good job Hillary! - you can be very very proud of your daughter. Good job Chelsea - don't let the bastards get you down. You got a great mom and DAD too. Those that have intolerance for the flaws of humanity are bound to self-destruct and the world will be a better place without them.

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Bill, Honolulu, HI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:18:16 GMT

I'm completely against HRC and her policies etc, but that question to Chelsea was totally off-limits.

Just as bad as the Iowa guy with the talk of the "blue dress". Let's just move on to some discussion on policies and leave the garbage in the trashcan.

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Joy Campbell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:18:33 GMT

Good for Chelsea!

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curious, seattle — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:19:20 GMT

how is a candidate's credibility not anyone's business?

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Sherri Mesquite, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:21:15 GMT

How rude but Hillary taught her well how to put a jerk in his place!

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rbt, wv — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:21:49 GMT

Wow...maybe it's out of context but to say "it's none of your business..." is a lame answer. A better answer would have been "What does my mother's cred have to do with my father cheating on her?" I wasn't that impressed with Hillary Jr.

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Ron from Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:21:57 GMT

TRUTH IS OUR BUSINESS
TRUTH TRUMPS RACE AND GENDER ISSUES
1. Hillary said Michigan Primary was fair. TRUTH: Obama's name was not on the ballot
2. Richard's endorsement did not matter that much. James Carville called Richardson a Judas. TRUTH: The Clinton's really wanted that endorsement.
3. Hillary said she was ducking sniper fire when she visited Bosinia in 1996. TRUTH: Video footage showed there was no sniper fire.
4. Hillary said she "misspoke" about the sniper fire. TRUTH: You cannot remember something that didn't happen. She clearly made it up...she lied.
5. Hillary saidshe never supported NAFTA. TRUTH: White House records show she helped fight for NAFTA.
PAY ATTENTION PENNSYLVANIA.
6.Bill Clinton says he did not play the race card during the South Carolina primary. TRUTH: He did and Hillary ended up apologizing for his comments.
7. Bill Clinton said, "I never had sex with that woman." TRUTH: Monica's blue dress had the Presidents semen stains on it and he was convicted of perjury.

SUPER DELEGATES AND CLINTON SUPPORTERS: THERE IS A PATTERN HERE. The country cannot go down that road again. It's not about being the first worman president or the first black president. IT'S ABOUT TELLING THE TRUTH. Something Bush never learned.

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Jane — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:24:03 GMT

Wow, he might be the first person to ask her that question, but it's totally legitimate. Applause for Clinton? Puh-lease.

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wac, Tacoma, WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:24:29 GMT

Chelsea has class. I can't even imagine how someone could hate the Clintons enough to be that hurtful and mean. I have three daughters and feel both Hillary and Chelsea are wonderful role models.

While I don't support Senator Obama for president, I have heard that he is a man of integrity. I'm not sure who this young man's role model is, but if it is Obama, we've all been misled.

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David, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:24:45 GMT

Smooth way of getting out of the question Chelsea........

Real smooth.........

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Maggie MacDevitt — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:28:50 GMT

She didn't leave her husband after he had numerous affairs, but she self rightously proclaims that she'd leave a church because she didn't agree with everything the minister said. Sounds to me like her compass in making life decisions is her political ambition.

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Sarah J., Elmwood Park WV — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:28:54 GMT

Chelsea is the biggest tool from any candidates camp in this election. She's trotted out as a prop all over the country. Now we see she has the same mean streak that both of her parents have. The Clinton family has never been held accountable for their actions, until now. Bill and Hillary have been putting out the anger for some time now. Now Chelsea is picking up on it and using it too.

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Val, Blue Bell, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:30:13 GMT

I think the question was insensitive, but the answer was both rude and unprofessional. She could have said something like, "That's a very personal family issue, I'd rather not discuss it."

My question would have been, "Do you think it's fair that your parents are trying to go back to the White House after spending two terms there?" or "How does it feel to be a member of a Monarchy?" or "Were you scared when the "sniper fire" rung out?"

You're being groomed for political office Chelsea, the questions get tougher.

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Andrew Ryan, Dallas, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:31:43 GMT

i love chelsea clinton. can we agree that cindy, michelle, and chelsea all deserve to stay out of this?

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jdoc , west palm , florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:35:19 GMT

Truth hurts baby !!!!

Obama 2008

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Hillary C. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:35:22 GMT

Way to go Chelsea ! hillaryclinton.com ,come visit today.

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Steve — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:35:38 GMT

Ok we can really tell Mrs. Clinton is her mother same anger issue's I myself felt that was a valid question because lets face it she had to know Bill was fooling around and that Monica was only the one he was busted for

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Susan, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:37:42 GMT

Indiana is not Clinton country

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Nu Huynh, Dallas Tx — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:39:28 GMT

To all people (including the Kenedy Clans, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Richardson…) who support Mr. Obama:

Please wake up, stop support Mr. Obama, stop vote for him because the following reason:
1* Mr. Obama has potential become Mr. Hitler of USA !! Obama had much of bitter feeling , not too much close toward his mom. He identified himself toward his father-side through his marriage, his devoting to the church which preach haft anti-America , haft pro-Jesus. (It was so much similar to Mr. Hitler’s personnel feeling !)
2* People cannot have a leader who do not completely love the HIS people. Mr. Obama already show up “his paws, claws, and tail” through his announcement “to talk un-conditional to the Muslims extremist leaders, Al quaida …
3* It’s not the “SKIN COLOR” issue here. Mr. Obama deserves to be a Kenya good leader than to be Us president. His heart does not completely belong to the United States.
DO NOT ELECT HIM, MR. Obama, as your leader, THEN SAY SORRY LATTER. WAKE-UP to anybody support him. WAKE UP AMERICA.
Stop support Obama if you do not want terrorist and Muslim extreme come into US to kill you under Obama wing. He show his "Tail and paws " already but You still not fell threaten and scare ?? are you OUT Of MIND, AMERICA ? . Wake up, do not let OBAMA kill you in the next 4 years. It would be too late .
Nobody can be a good leader with a dark trouble heart like Mr Obama. We do not judge Mr Obama by his skin color but by his trouble background, no-experience in this big job, , hatre-link with the past-mess-mix- feeling in his young age.
MR OBAMA IS HIDING HIS BITTER-HEART, HE IS NOT A TRUSTABLE LEADER. WAKE-UP AMERICA, STOP STOP RIGHT NOW. NO-MORE VOTES FOR MR OBAMA.
3-25-08

Chelsea asked about Monica

Chrismarie1965 NY, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:40:19 GMT

That's hilarious! What I can't believe is - that's the first time it came up - because let's face it - no matter what it's in the minds somewhere of a lot of people and if Sen. Clinton wins the nomination - it's going to be brought up a whole lot more. We're all going to relive every moment of that particular time in the Clinton history. They should all get used to it, quite frankly.

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Jerome, Queens, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:41:04 GMT

The Clinton's have gone the entire campaign without answering questions about the incident which cost Al Gore the election in 2000.

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Ladean — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:44:29 GMT

WOW. A Clinton habit of disdain when facing unpleasant truths. Bill Clinton hurt Senator Clinton's credibility in ways his daughter can only guess at. He exemplifies the morals of that family as well as it's lack of ethics.

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Jack — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:50:13 GMT

Obama's campaign put that questioner up to it to see if Chelsea could be thrown off her game.... didn't happen!

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Seattle — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:51:38 GMT

Unfortunately for First Daughter Chelsea and First Lady Hillary, and unfortunately for all of us, this is our business. President Bill Clinton betrayed his wife, his daughter, and all of us; then, he lied about it while under oath. For that, our President was impeached, and this disgusting, embarrassing business Bill had with Monica became everybody's very serious business. The cigar, the blue dress, the fact that Hillary was there in the White House and a member of Congress was on the phone, all while it went on -- all of this and worse and more became our business when we all suffered betrayal by our President.

Why does it color Hillary's credibility? Hillary knew all too well, as has been thoroughly documented, that Bill Clinton was a serial womanizer. When asked about Bill Clinton's history of womanizing during Bill's campaign for President however, in 1991 and in 1992 and on many occasions, Hillary denied that he had any history of such behavior.

Hillary lied. She lied to herself, perhaps, but worse she lied to all of us. Later, we all suffered the disgusting, embarrassing fall-out together, when Bill Clinton did what Hillary let him get away with so many times before -- only he did it in the Oval Office, and then under oath and to his nation, he lied about it.

Was it fair to ask Chelsea this question? If she stands up for Hillary, then yes it is fair. She was standing up for her mother's own campaign for President, at a time when Hillary's credibility as with the Bosnia fabrications has become suspect, again.

If Chelsea doesn't want questions about Monica, then she should stop campaigning for Hillary. If Clinton's campaign doesn't want to answer tough questions, then they have no business running for President.

All this: from a lifelong Democrat who is sad it ever happened, and sadder still that the Clintons were not so ashamed as to leave politics forever.

Chelsea asked about Monica

aa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:52:44 GMT

Thats what you must answer to fully vett the clintons legacy, one question always leads to more questions yet none of the answerers are ever fully truthful or completely answered!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Keith, Long Beach, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:54:13 GMT

The question was a low blow. Great response Chelsea! This is coming from an Obama supporter.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:54:28 GMT

Her mothers credibility is none of his (our) business?
Her mothers choice to stay with a habitual cheater to further her own career should not give us pause? If she can't or won't address these issues that the Republicans are sure to use she should exit the campaign as a surrogate. Is she supposed to receive only softball "socks the cat" questions because she is an ex-first child? She is an adult and the question was appropriate. Maybe mom and dad should let her com in off the street.

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SK, Buffalo, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:56:00 GMT

Finally, the Hill/Bill union creates a woman with her own mind!

Chelsea in 2024!

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de sea,south bend, ind — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:56:21 GMT

I feel she should of answered the question politly because we have never really heard a females response to such a question in their family.

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Jim — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:57:11 GMT

Way to go Chelsea!! Perhaps it should be Chelsea Clinton in 2016!

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Jennifer, Seattle, WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:57:31 GMT

You know what Chelsea? He was the POTUS at the time, he lied and he dragged ALL OF US into his tawdry sex scandal. So YES, it IS our business!

If you want to actively campaign for your mother, you have to be willing to take this and more.

Obama '08

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Kelvin Waters, Tampa FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:00:11 GMT

I think it is the questionares business, this is the White House and if her family is still having domestic issues that may affect more than the public is aloud to know.

Chelsea asked about Monica

jay, raleigh nc — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:03:09 GMT

After reading that article, I feel for Chelsea. I am not a democrat, nor have I ever been, but I know it's inappropriate for a person to ask such a question of Hillary's daughter. She was just a child when that scandal that we all know so well broke. She was kept in the dark, thank goodness, back then which makes her ineligible to answer such a question. Whoever that person was that asked it should be totally ashamed of himself and thank his mother and father for his bad form of etiquette, if he even had two parents.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Josh Tucson, AZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:04:27 GMT

She was rude. She jumped to a conclusion.

The question was "Does it hurt her reputation" Not "HOw do you feel about it"

All she could have said was "No, My mother handle the situation better than anyone else can" She is 28!!! she graduated from an Ivy school and yet can't answer the question but jump to a conclusion that it was an attack. She is no child stop acting like she is.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Shtuey — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:04:39 GMT

Standing tough, just like her mom. Good work kid!

When are people going to get it? The Ken Starr witch hunt wasted millions of our tax dollars in a Republican sponsored stunt whose sole purpose was to subvert the Clinton administration. All they came up with was Bill lied about getting Bubba Junior a happy ending. and a stained blue dress. Last time I checked Hillary was not indicted, prosecuted, or convicted of any crime. I'm amazed at how many Obamamites use that in their argument against Clinton. Makes me think that all you Obama supporters are really Republican trolls. Why else beat a dead horse?

I suppose we could change the Obama campaign slogan to: "Dead Horse Beatings You Can Believe In."

Chelsea asked about Monica

Jan Garvey,Seattle Wa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:07:12 GMT

That is a shame for Chelsea but it was bound to happen. It would be hard for Hillary to teach her daughter not to suffer spousal abuse in her life since she (Hillary) stayed with her abuser.

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Kevin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:07:45 GMT

Just a typical Clinton Response..

The question should have been: Where's Monica's Blue dress?

Chelsea asked about Monica

Charles — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:11:12 GMT

I'm an Obama supporter,but that question was way out of line.

Chelsea asked about Monica

>> QUESTION HILLARY'S JUDGMENT << — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:12:57 GMT

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
UNBELIEVABLY - CHELSEA ALSO SAID HER REMEMBRANCE OF THE BOSNIA 'SNIPERGATE' INCIDENT IS AS HILLARY HAS TOLD IT. ???
.
1.) HAS CHELSEA LEARNED TO LIE FROM HER UPBRINGING? ... OR HAS SHE LEARNED IT IN THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN?

2.) WAS IT APPROPRIATE FOR HILLARY TO TAKE HER THEN FIFTEEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO A "WAR ZONE." ... IS THAT RESPONSIBLE PARENTAL JUDGMENT? ...
.

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cigar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:15:59 GMT

Well, it seemed to be Americas business when Daddy got impeached over the matter. It has relevance. Ready on day one, to deflect further dalliances by the Hon. Impeached Bill Clinton.

Your mom doesn't get to choose her family, oh wait, yes she does. She chose to marry and stay with your Daddy after many dalliances, affairs and possible criminal cover ups related to his affairs and business dealings. And she still chose to stay with him, for what, political advancement? Oh, right. None of my business.

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Ashley, Noblesville, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:16:39 GMT

OMG, she is rude. Should have answered question. If it wasn't our business then why did we here about it. So hahaha thats funny. lol

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Stan McCauley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:17:51 GMT

The question was irrelevant to a presidential campaign and the serious issues that matter to America and the rest of the world, but then, one must remember that much of what the Clinton campaign has sought to define as relevant has little or nothing to do with the problems and challenges we face as a nation. Trivial cliches, engineered sound bites, sophisticated race baiting, manufactured stories of heroism under nonexistent sniper fire.... No,there will be no sympathy for Chelsea. She must accept that she is working on behalf of a Nixon-like campaign that should cast no stones when it comes to trap-door questions asked or ethics ignored.

Chelsea asked about Monica

emr nyc — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:18:24 GMT

boy, it's terrible that hillary's campaign is using her daughter to gain sympathy points...

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deb albany ny — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:18:37 GMT

Although I feel it is atrocious that someone asked Chelsea Clinton that question, what did Hillary Clinton think would happen? You reap what you sow, you bring up scandals already discussed and put away with and you unearth some of your own you don't want to discuss either.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Loni Craft — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:20:11 GMT

Why are the Ckinton's putting theri daughter out there - she is suject to these kinds of questions and HEY KNOW IT - shame on you Mrs. Clinton

Chelsea asked about Monica

james, Wichita, KS — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:21:40 GMT

That is a fair question. Chelsea is an adult now and is campaigning for her mom. If she does not want to answer a question on why her mother did not divorce Bill for having a young women give him oral sex while Hillary was in the house in the other room, then she needs to get off the campaign trail.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Jim Eve, New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:23:16 GMT

It seems even Chelsea has been bitten by the non-revelation bug. The question asked by the student at Butler was worthy of a response. But being a Clinton she could not bring herself to answer honestly, making it hard for one to decipher is Hillary suitable to be a presidential candidate...

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>> EXAMPLE OF HILLARY'S JUDGMENT << — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:23:38 GMT

UNBELIEVABLY - CHELSEA ALSO SAID THAT HER RECOLLECTION OF THE BOSNIA 'SNIPERGATE' LIE WAS THE SAME AS HILLARY'S. ... !!! (LYING IS A FAMILY TRAIT.)---

QUESTION: WAS IT APPROPRIATE FOR HILLARY TO BRING HER THEN FIFTEEN YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER INTO A "WAR ZONE?" ... IS THAT RESPONSIBLE PARENTING JUDGMENT? --- HOW MANY MOTHERS WOULD DO SO? ---

Chelsea asked about Monica

Representative of Everyone — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:24:10 GMT

Her father is a adulterer and mother is a fool that's the mess some of you crazy people want to elect to president. For that and hundreds of other reasons I'll pass for a thousand. The time is now to relequish the strangle hold on our country's by the Clinton's and Bush's. Her distructive attitude that exudes that somehow she can say and do anything and is entitled to the presidency is lunacy and very VERY dangerous. It has become abundantly clear to me like a killer snake she will smile in your face and EAT YOU as soon as you turn your back.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Pure facts//AZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:24:37 GMT

It was our business because ""He showed what a immoral scum bag is! Hrc and him are both Professional liars!!! The kid defends immoral conduct,look who she was taught by!!!! Two liars and one immoral scum bag!!!!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Sparky Powell, Port Orford, OR — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:28:23 GMT

I would like to see way more questions from audiences and the press, directed to Hillary and Bill as well about how they propose to regain the innocence of our young people. Since Bill's extracurricular activities in the White House, children now think that casual sex is perfectly all right. Hillary never spoke up publicly against such behavior, nor took a stand for the modeling we give our children. Rather she remained silent, and remains so today on the subject.
Let's back Senator Obama who has a solid core of ethics and a character which will stand up for our young people and do more for reestablishing a country they can be proud to inherit.

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Dee, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:30:20 GMT

Personally, I have always liked Hillary but her lies regarding Bosnia are really a turn off for me. Is she so desperate to get into the white house that she is prepared to lie all the way to the nomination? That's not exceptable for anyone that I am prepared to vote for to hold the office of the Presidency.

Cudos to Chelsea, I think that she handled the matter appropriately. The comment made by the student was in total distaste and I am glad that she handled the situation.

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Linda, Allen, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:32:45 GMT

It is every tax paying American's business. Bill Clinton was on the public payroll when he abused the public trust and embarassed and humiliated his wife, his daughter, his office of the presidency and America herself in the eyes of the world. Chelsea's mother is now running for that same office. Her credibility and her judgment are relevant to the campaign. If Chelsea were a private citizen, not a participant in her mother's campaign, this question should be off limits. However, she is fair game for any questions relative to her mother's candidacy as long as she is campaigning on behalf of her mother.

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Butler Student — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:33:28 GMT

I was at this event and frankly I think the question should have been answered. The gentleman asking the question simply stated that some feel that Hillary's credibility, strength, and resiliency may have been hurt by her reaction to the Lewinsky scandal and then asked how it is making an impact on the campaign. It wasn't mean-spirited nor was it intrusive and I was disappointed that Chelsea did not answer.

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The REAL issue — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:38:06 GMT

The issue is not the exceptionally tacky question that was asked nor is it that it was wholly inappropriate to ask Chelsea about her father's failings.

The issue is this: The Clintons have some real scandal baggage that would be used during the general and would have been used by an opponent less honorable than Obama.

The public would be thoroughly educated by the Republicans on every Clinton scandal - real and imagined. Whitewater, Travelgate, Monica, etc, etc.

You can just picture an attack ad with each scandal being named, pictures shown and headlines displayed. Next, the ad would say: "Do we really have time for four more years of scandal with so many pressing issues, two wars and a struggling economy?"

Dems out there: Aside from Gore not being the most electric of candidates in 2000, the Clinton scandals allowed Bush to use a moral authority argument to win.

We can all guess whether it would have been better to use Clinton in 2000 despite the scandals. The reality is that had the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal not occurred, Gore would likely have won outright and the world would be a much different place.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Lilly, Olney, MD — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:38:17 GMT

Look, Chelsea is no longer a child. She is 28 years old - and - she handled the situation wonderfully.

OBAMA 08

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MARYLOU, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:39:27 GMT

BRAVO CHELSEA! I BET THAT GUY GOT RAZZED BY HIS FELLOW STUDENTS AFTER THE EVENT! GO HILLARY!

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Marie Brazil Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:39:47 GMT

I cannot believe how many people are going on and on about how this is their business. First of all it's all old news and second Hillery was the victim of Bills affair not any of us. How could his affair effect her credibility? She didn't do any wrong and that is none of our business how she handled it.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Kim M--AZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:41:50 GMT

Hillary must of missed the "become thick skinned" speech to Chelsea because Yes it was a legitamate question. After all, the Clinton's decided to live in
a fish bowl when they chose to campaign for Presi-
dent.

Maybe chelsea was too young when daddy was in office
to remember this.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Jim, Bremerton Wa. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:42:07 GMT

HRC is running for president of the United States, there is much more to be said and asked about the Monica gate, what did HRC know and was she complicit with her husbands actions. HRC was in the WH when Bill was in the Office with Monica. Questions like that are our bizness!!!!!!! If Chelsea cant handle it maybe she should just be quiet and quickly distance herself from her mother and father and save what is left of her personal dignity, but then again she is a Clinton.....Oboma for president!!!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Crystal Baez, California — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:43:44 GMT

I think she did right by protecting her mother. Bill's affairs are a personal matter.

OBAMA 08'

Chelsea asked about Monica

DL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:43:48 GMT

Chelsea is even more self-absorbed and rude than Hillary.
Caroline Kennedy has more class than either can or will ever have.
Her answer was rude, the question was legitimate.

Chelsea asked about Monica

nadeem, Canada — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:44:50 GMT

When President Clinton was going through these troubled times who supported him. None other than Rev. Wright. When the shoe is on the other foot, what do the Clintons do - throw him under the bus.

The Clintons have not passed the integrity test.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Sean, PA(the Obama part of PA) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:47:00 GMT

So much for transparancy. The question can be questionable only if it comes from a questionable person, this doesn't sound that way.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Val, Blue Bell, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:49:38 GMT

Nu Huynh(Dallas,TX)

Please stop reading hate websites and blogs. If you want facts about any of the candidates go to the U.S. Government.gov web pages. Don't believe everything you hear, look to see what is true, please! Don't let demagoguery become a part of your dialogue. True Americans hate that crap!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Dee in Tennessee — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:50:36 GMT

Question to Chelsea was A CHEAPSHOT.
Chelsea's response was "priceless" --you go girl.
Chelsea is so poised and classy.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Marjorie — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:51:49 GMT

Why would Senator Clintons credibility be hurt? To my knowledge as reported it was a husband in question, not her. No one has the right to badger someone for something they did. The punishment was rendered and we should accept it and let go. Have you displayed your dirty laundry to the public? Why should we have to know every little thing about a political figure (concerning their personal issues). If they have not been arrested for federal crimes or involved in federal issues that would corrupt our country, then they should be left alone. Enough is enough. I applaud Chelsea for her answer. If I offend anyone so be it. Everyone has freedom of speech, but some take it to another level.

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Greg, Crown Point, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:53:52 GMT

I am getting sick of Chelsea Clinton. She refuses to give interviews, even to a fourth grader for scholastic news, to "protect her privacy" and refuses to answer what was a rudely phrased but legitimate question.

I was all for protecting her privacy when she was the first daughter and thrust onto the national scene through no choice of her own. Now though, she is CHOOSING to appear as a surrogate for her mother, and should have to answer tough questions as any other surrogate from Bill Richardson to James Carville has to.

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Carolyn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:54:16 GMT

Good for you Chelsea, you are a credit to your parents. You have grown up to be a smart and beautiful young lady. Congratulations.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Christine Schanes, J.D., Ph.D., Hemet, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:55:51 GMT

Hello, Chuck,

I teach Political Science 101 at Mount San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA (about 70 miles east of LA).

We are studying about political campaigns now.

I would like to invite you to speak to my class of 20 students who are students from every walk of life, high school students to adults returning to school. I would truly like them to learn about our political process and you know so very much about it!

We would be thrilled if you could speak to us about whatever you'd like to speak about and also how the Democratic presidential party candidate will be determined - in other words, the role of the voters, delegates and super delegates.

I have tried to find literature which would clearly explain this to my students, but I have been unsuccessful. So I am turning to you to ask you to educate us.

We have class on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 9:45pm from April 9th to May 21st.

Any Wednesday evening would be so great! We hope you can make it!

Thank you,
Christine Schanes, J.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mount San Jacinto College
Temecula 2
Chapparral High School location in Temecula, CA

and
Co-Director of Children Helping Poor and Homeless People
www.chphp.com
chphp@earthlink.net

Phone: 800-333-4349

Chelsea asked about Monica

Brian — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:59:31 GMT

He had every right to ask and she had every right to tell him to "stick it." She is a public figure. However, public figures (including politicans) say "no comment" all the time. I think it was a great response. Oh, and Charles in LA, implying that Chelsea is a "special needs child" is personal. Thank you for the ammunition :) I will be sure to talk about your enlightened comment with my undecided friends as an example of the "typical Obama supporter."

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Plat — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:00:13 GMT

If Bill and Hillary had as much dignity as Chelsea, Monica would never have happened.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Scotty Phillips Newport RI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:01:24 GMT

Chelsea, answer the question. If mommy is going to be on my payroll, I want to know

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Brian — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:02:43 GMT

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Robert Campbell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:03:28 GMT

Chelsea,

It's fair comment. It does go to your parents' credibility and to their scandal-ridden administration.

You are campaigning for your mother.

It's clear the issue's here.

Get used to it.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Ashleigh, Honolulu, HI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:03:44 GMT

I saw the footage of this question on one of the cable news station. I was shocked how angry and, for lack of a better word, snotty, Ms. Clinton sounded.

If she is going to be on the campaign trail answering questions, she should be able to reign in the bitterness. There were many ways she could have gotten her point across without sounding so bitter.

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Baileigh — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:09:47 GMT

While I think the question was in poor taste, the Clinton's have to realize that if you're going to use your daughter to speak publicly on your behalf, she has to be prepared to answer questions like that. And, sorry Chelsea, but when we (the U.S. taxpayers) paid Bill's salary and will be paying Hillary's salary should she become President . . . it kind of IS our business!

I'm tired of the press and the U.S. citizens being forced into a "hands-off" approach to Chelsea. As a grown adult pushing 30, she has CHOSEN to take the position of publicly campaigning for her mother and should be treated the same as all of the other grown adults who have chosen to publicly support and campaign on behalf of a specific candidate.

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Marion, Mn. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:10:13 GMT

You mean the questions weren't planted?

Chelsea asked about Monica

Tedegsa, Boston — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:10:43 GMT

This is not a child, but a 28 year old woman, who is stumping for her mother to be nominated for the highest office. I am surprised that the media and public has entitled her so much that they would not take her to task. This is one gross example of how the Clintons have been entitled by the media. Ofcourse their complaint that they are actually targeted by the media is also another fabrication and entitlement.

Chelsea should be asked any question that a voter presents. I wonder what she would say for one of the gross lies her mother told about Bosnia. Is that also nobody's business?

If she does not want any questions asked of her, then she should go back to her hedge fund job and helf 'life' in New York. It's pathetic that her parents are dragging this daughter. Besides, she is not appealling at all, she does not seem to even represent her age group well. Tired of Clintons.

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Gail, Dayton, OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:11:47 GMT

While I do not agree with personal attacks, but the clintons want it both ways for Cheleas. She can campign, but the press can not ask her questions, and other limitations. She is a grown women now, and tough things come with this terroritory.

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Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:12:45 GMT

I'm an Obamm supporter...but Good Job Chelsea!!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Heather, Sartell, MN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:13:12 GMT

I agree it was kind of bold to put Chelsea on the spot like that but let's be honest, it's a fair question. Her mother has a reputation of being a bit of a phony. She hardly ever seems "real" and when that scandal surfaced I have to admit, I was waiting for a little more honesty from her. Not a forced photo-op of the 3 of them on the White House lawn holding hands. It just makes me think of her as less of a person and more of a politician- which by the way- is NOT what are country needs.

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PBrown — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:13:32 GMT

Is this another set-up?

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Robert Johnson Westbrook Maine — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:15:07 GMT

More Hilli-liar Gump BS

And just by chance she chooses today to bring up Barack's pastor.

She shrugs off her dogging sniper bullets misspeak like shrugging off years of Bill's infidelity.

How credible was she when she claims she contributed to the Irish peace talks. More misspeak?

More "I did not inhale" and "depends on what is is"

Does anybody really want more of this?

The superdelegates will destroy the Democratic Party.
They are less credible than Hilli-liar.

After years of being a registered Democrat I have unregistered as a Democrat in disgust over superdelegates deciding this process.

Nice job Hilli-liar. She would deadlock the country worse than George Bush. What did the country think would happen electing another texas oilman? What do you think will happen electing another Bill(look you in the eye and lie) Clinton.

I'd vote for Chelsea over Hilli-liar or Bill.

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Tim N Chicago — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:16:54 GMT

I hope that wasn't an Obama supporter... We don't do those kinds of thing. If it was i apologize on behalf of all the Obama supporters... We're better than that...

Obama '08

Chelsea asked about Monica

Dave, Seattle WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:20:53 GMT

Good question - Too bad it couldn't be validated by a proper response. I think Hillary's credibility was effected...after all she was the one saying that she wasn't "standing by her man like Tammy Wynette" and then proceeded to do so...of course she did, she needed Bill so she could validate and continue her political career.

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DP Taylorsville, North Carolina — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:23:07 GMT

With all the other problems America is going through (high gas prices, war, folks losing homes) tell me why a "college student" (suppose to be getting an education) would really care about the Ghost of Monica Lewinsky. We need to get in the real world and concern ourselves with what really matters for the future of America. This election is not a reality show THIS is the real world.

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True Blue, Brighton MA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:24:55 GMT

Chelsea is not a child, but a 28 year old woman, who is stumping for her mother to be nominated for the highest office. Whey does the media and public treat her like she is some kind of royality. If she is presenting herself to the public, she has to respond to questions posed to her. This is one gross example of how the Clintons have been entitled by the media. Ofcourse their complaints that they are actually targeted by the media is also another fabrication and entitlement.

Chelsea should be asked any question that a voter presents. I wonder what she would say for one of the gross lies her mother told about Bosnia where she was in attendance. Is that also nobody's business?

If she does not want any questions asked of her, then she should go back to her hedge fund job and her private 'life' in New York. It's pathetic that her parents are dragging this daughter. Besides, there is nothing appealing about this woman, she does not seem to even represent her age group well. Tired of Clintons and their shenanigans.

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Allyn, Athens TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:25:11 GMT

Hey Obama supporters! You're right! Let's ask Chelsea personal questions about her parents. Does that mean we can ask Obama's children the following questions? "So, what's it like going to a church that teaches you to hate America and that it is ok for African Americans to hate whites?"
You see the problem now? If one candidate's child is subject to harassing questions, then all candidates children are! Do we really want to go down this road? Are you guys Obama supporters, or just Republicans in disguise?

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Henry Haider — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:29:24 GMT

Well Chelsea you cannot expect the planted questions in each event, some real questions will get crept up once in a while so be prepared. The next question will be "Were you afraid when the snipers were shooting at you and your mom? Well you were there when that lie was being spun.

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Keith in PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:41:11 GMT

It was a tough question but fair. After she turned the audience against the questioner he probably just wanted to go hide. I admire the guy for his guts. Speaking truth to power isn't the easiest thing.

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Anon, Santa Monica, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:43:42 GMT

I'm sorry, but if you are a PUBLIC OFFICIAL, then what you do is PUBLIC and it is PUBLIC INFORMATION. Furthermore, I think Bill Clinton got off easy with the whole thing. I say this as a lifelong Democrat. If you don't have the discipline to refrain from boorish and childish behavior, what business do you have running OUR government.

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Get Real — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:45:56 GMT

Dee, Tampa said

Obama's tax return shows one important thing: he and his wife are ordinary working people like the rest of us.

ORDINARY WORKING PEOPLE. Are you serious?

I'm not sure what planet you and the rest of the Obamanoids are from but a MILLION dollars a year does not classify anyone as ORDINARY.

But if you are too stupid and don't know your elbow from a hole in the ground, I'll give the facts about Ordinary people.

In 2006, the median annual household income according to the US Census Bureau was determined to be $48,201.00 dollars per year.

The median income per household member (including all working and non-working members above the age of 14) in the year 2006 was $26,036 dollars.

According to the US Census Bureau in 2006, 84.07% of the US population earned less than $100,000 dollars a year.

Now according to you Dee, from Tampa, you consider Obama and his wife to be ordinary working people like the rest of us even though they do not make less than $100,000 dollars a year like the 84.07% of the US population; no they make more, a hell of a lot more.

Therefore, Obama and his wife ARE NOT ORDINARY and people who have to work two and three jobs to keep a roof over their families heads, to pay for electricity and buy Ramen noodles for $.25 cents a pack to feed their families would take offense to people like you and all of the other Obama lovers that seem to think that everyone in this country is running around making $100 grand a year or more and sending their kids to the best PRIVATE schools and to BALLET lessons.

Get real!

You and the rest of the Obama freaks don't have a clue. You obviously have NO IDEA what it is like to have to go hungry so that your kids can eat the only pack of Ramen noodle by candle light because your electricity was shut off because you needed to pay the rent late so you and your two young children won't end up on the street sleeping in a cardboard refrigerator box because the father ditched the family.

You F*****G Hypocrite, it's people like you and the rest of the sick Obama supporters that make me and a lot of other TRUELY HARD WORKING PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY, SICK!

Most Americans, no matter what they’re income, when asked will say that they are middle income or middle class. When polled people who are in the 95th percentile say they are middle income or middle class.

If you were to score in the 95th percentile on, say, an accounting exam, would you tell people that you are in the middle of the pack or the class, no you would not; you would tell everyone that you are in the top of the class?

People who are wealthy do not see themselves as wealthy. They think that they have it hard.

Yeah I bet the Obama’s were torn up trying to figure out how they were going to pay for their trip to the Virgin Islands.

I know, call Rezko.

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Liar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:46:41 GMT

Why isn't anyone questioning the fact that Obama arrived in the Virgin Islands on Easter Sunday? Of all the times he could have taken a vacation.

I don't have a problem with the guy taking a few days off, but if he is a TRUE Christian then he would know that Christmas and Easter are considered to be the two most important days of Holy Obligation of the entire year, with Easter Sunday for any Christian being the holiest day on the Christian calendar.

So instead of attending Easter service at Trinity United Church of Christ where Barack and Michelle Obama were married and their two daughters were baptized and they attended service for the past 20 years, they instead did a little Easter service in the Virgin Islands “because we couldn't go to church” Barack Obama told the Associated Press today.

They couldn’t go to church? Why were there more people inside than the fire marshal would allow?

And we also now know that Mr. Obama had an impromptu meeting with the Governor, John deJongh.

Vacation my foot.

Obama had three choices for Easter Sunday.

1. Go to his controversial Trinity United Church of Christ which would have provided the media with a field-day.

2. Not go to Easter service at all which would have called into question his Christianity and again the media would have had a field-day, or

3. Leave the country all together and hold an impromptu Easter service with his family at their beachside hotel.

Just how stupid are people in this country?

Chelsea asked about Monica

Kentucky Betty — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:48:08 GMT

I think the question was fine and the answer was also fine. Once Chelsea picks up the microphone to campaign for her mother, she becomes a spokeswoman for the campaign and she should be treated as any political speechmaker -- she should talk to the press and answer (or refuse to answer) their questions.
It's also no one's business who a person's pastor is -- unless they're running for leader of the free world. Those are the political breaks.

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Obama's a fraud — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:48:35 GMT

To: my thoughts in no particular order,

I took the liberty of resubmitting your comment because it is dead on. Thanks!

A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING...HERDING THE BARACK FLOCK

HIS BAD JUDGMENT & ATTEMPT TO SOUND LIKE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN BRING CHANGE HAS UNDERMINED HIS OWN CAMPAIGN. THANK GOD THIS ISSUE WAS PUSHED UNTIL IT WAS BROUGHT OUT INTO MAINSTREAM MEDIA. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

I KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING UP WITH OBAMA (MICHELLE GAVE IT AWAY AT FIRST), BUT I COULDN'T PUT MY FINGER ON IT. IT JUST DIDN'T ADD UP AND THEN THERE IT WAS...BOLDLY IN BLACK AND WHITE. WELL, ACTUALLY IT WAS HIS VOICE.

SINCE THE STORY BROKE, AGAIN, OBAMA HAS SO CLEVERLY CALCULATED EACH AND EVERY WORD SO THAT HE HAS HIS OUT. HE IS VERY TALENTED IN THAT RESPECT, BUT HE DOES NOT LIKE THE Q&A OR OPEN FORUM/DEBATE...HE CAN'T PREPARE AND SMOOTH TALK HIS WAY THROUGH IT.

I LOVED WATCHING HIS THOUGHTS CHANGE 4 TIMES IN ONE SENTENCE ON THE SOUND BITES FROM IOWA. HE HAD OVER 1 YEAR TO PREPARE FOR THIS...AND HE IS JUMPING IN THE HOT SEAT !!!

To all the guests & panelists who answer, "It has nothing to do with the issues and he has already said that he denounces it." This is for you....chicken....

IT IS the duty of the media to do it's due diligence to bring these issues to voters, about ALL candidates...

It is the RIGHT of each American person to come to their OWN conclusions, ...not a panel, TV show or a newspaper!!!

Whether or not Obama's relationship with his pastor is relevant or not is for the American voter to decide. Stop deciding for us whether this is more important or not---everything is important.

This is not a campaign for a committee...this is a fight to be the Commander-In-Chief!!! This is about who we are voting for to run our country!

A story will have legs if you step aside and let it walk! How else can you expect us, the voter, to make character or judgment determinations if you make them for us???

For God's Sake, Obama's entire stump is about JUDGMENT!!! He needs to be able to pass the scrutiny test just like everyone else. Just because this may be just another attack & case of "guilty by associations"...you can't minimize it's relevance!

We deserve to know the truth!!! If Obama is afraid of the truth then let us find out now...not after he is elected president. Everyone is under the same scrutiny, but Obama's involvement with his pastor is not just a donation or an endorsement. This is a man that HAS INFLUENCED Obama's views during his entire adult life, and especially his wife.

He won't repudiate him because he doesn't need to. He doesn't WANT to. Wright retired...so conveniently??? What would he have have done if Wright were still an active pastor? And now...who is the new pastor of the church who he will not cut ties with??? Or did he finally do that?

My vote for Obama has changed to Clinton, and if he wins the primary...I will cross the aisle and vote for McCain. My basis? Michelle Obama. Her remark about being proud to be an American for the very first time in her adult life, now makes sense. We can't use her husbands middle name??? Why hide the truth????

Frankly, I wanted change, but this change now scares me. His judgment was formed by someone that I would have run from. I'd rather see the Clinton's in the White House. At least I know exactly who would be there.

First, the burden of proof is on Obama...not the media. They are responsible to bring the core issues to light. Segments on the news are short, and they are there to open the doors, the candidates are responsible to shut them if they so choose. It is the right of the American people to know, so each and every person can decide for themselves. That's why they make up panels of all parties!

This is called politics---don't play the game if you can't handle the heat. Hillary does...why should it be any different for Obama??? Each candidate is responsible for their own issues...that is why they call them primaries, so we can get to know them. How did he intend on hiding this...until he was elected to office??? Why so secretive...defensive...shocked????

20 years is a long time compared to the 20 minutes it took you to denounce him, especially when you knew this was going to be an issue.

I feel that Obama is using the platform to deliver his speech because he can prepare his responses to carefully dance around the questions that he may otherwise be asked. By allowing him to be in his "comfort zone", he will only address that which he is comfortable with.

I think it would be fair that he be on a panel with a group of his peers. That way it will be unrehearsed, honest and forthright in attempting to satisfy the questions of the American voters. without being contrived.

I think he should at least do a Q & A from the audience and be among a diverse audience and not the "Barack Flock" in order to get a cross-section view of the public and what they really think. Otherwise we are forced to accept his attempt to finalize the issue in the event that he leaves Americans with unanswered questions. His failed attempts to date have proved that.

Anyone can give a speech and look the part...but are the Obama's who they say they are or are they cultish in trying to "create a movement" instead of running for the Presidency. What does he call HIS generation??? It's pathetic that they even have a name for it..on his website. I call it the Barack Flock.

I feel he cheated, deceived and stripped the Americans who voted for him by withholding this issue, knowing it would be offensive to some people. They can't take back their vote...additionally, current Elected Delegates should be able to change their vote if they want to.

WHY IS HE "STRONGLY" CONDEMNING THE MEDIA WHEN IT IS THEIR JOB TO BRING THESE ISSUES TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. OBVIOUSLY HE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN OPEN ABOUT THIS ON HIS OWN. HE TRIED TO HIDE THE TRUTH WHICH TOTALLY CONTRADICTS HIS MESSAGE.

THINGS THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED...

How he can accept the American people to believe of his disapproval while continuing to attend for 20 years if he truly disagreed.

What exactly are we to make of the use "REPEATED" in his statement about Rev. Wright's remarks that "if I heard them REPEATED I would quit".

I understand this to mean that it was acceptable the first time around...totally contradicting his attempt to believably disagree with Rev. Wright's original statements & comments.

Why he dis invited his pastor when he announced his presidency. If he was proud of his church then he should have been unashamed and dealt with these issues right away instead of choosing to hide them from the American people.

If he is truly about change and judgment then he should have been honest to himself from the beginning. Then he would not be in this position of looking to have bad judgment. Does he have the judgment to lead.

Why is he blaming Hillary Clinton for being responsible for ALL of the negative issues that have fallen on his campaign efforts. People have a right to their own opinions, and it seems to me that he undermined himself on this one. This issue is entirely of his own doing.

I believe he wants to change things, but you don't do that by changing the basis and foundation that you have claimed as your spiritual convictions. Why not make us understand right away?

He has deceived the American people... we are all judged by the company we keep, not just Obama. It is NOT about race, it is about CHARACTER!

Why is he only now repudiating the Reverend while it is convenient for him, and only after trying to suffice to those around you based on his run for president.

In today's attempt to use the media, race and Hillary Clinton is precisely why he is also being scrutinized as a candidate. Playing the "victim" of these attacks runs parallel with the Black value system that is the foundation of your morals and judgment, only without the "provocative" nuances. This is compelling evidence that OBAMA IS WILLING TO DO ANYTHING TO GET THE NOMINATION as well.

If these are his beliefs, which is established, then they should be held dear to his heart. He should not be ashamed or separate paths from Wright just because he is pressured and is only doing this in order to be nominated for President.

Wright was not just an acquaintance, he has been his Spiritual MENTOR. He knew he should have distanced himself entirely when he first decided to run, making it is fair game to assume that he supports the ministry fully. He should welcome the scrutiny and not be so defensive if he expects everyone to accept his judgment & change message.

He admits that there were things he didn't agree with and yet he stayed...probably due to Michelle.

The flag pin and not putting his hand on the heart, as the majority does especially in government made me think it is because of his faith.

The comments from Michelle Obama should be addressed as well. It is apparent that the Black value system resonates strongly in the delivery of her speaking. She is running for First Lady, is she not? Shouldn't she also help us to understand why this is the first time in her adult life that she is proud to be an American????

And why is Michelle so defensive about everything? You can just see the anger seething in her eyes. She looks mean when she defends the public scrutiny....as a woman, that is scary. She doesn't handle the public criticism about Barack very well. She should take some speech lessons from her husband. She did not leave a positive impression on me.

PLEASE...HE JUST DOESN'T WANT TO JEOPARDIZE HE NEWLY GATHERED BARACK FLOCK. HE IS JUST A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING THAT WAS THRUST UP THE RANKS BY THOSE WHO WE WOULD NOT LIKE TO THINK ACTUALLY DID THIS...AYERS & WRIGHT. ITS ALL POLITICAL AND THERE ARE ULTERIOR MOTIVES BUT HE WON'T SHOW HIS HAND UNTIL HE'S ELECTED, BUT WHEN YOU HAVE A WIFE THAT IS NOT HELPING YOUR CAUSE...BEWARE. HE'S GOT A BATTLE AHEAD....THAT'S WHY HE DIDN'T WELCOME IT A YEAR AGO, HE NEVER WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THIS FAR. HIS WIFE IS WORSE THAN HE IS....I WOULDN'T WANT THEM IN THE WHITE HOUSE. BTW, WOULD WE HAVE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF IT? THAT HASN'T BEEN BROUGHT UP YET, WHETHER IT'S AN ISSUE. DID WRIGHT HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT IN HIS 20 YEARS AT THE DINNER TABLE?? ANOTHER THING THAT HAS ALSO BUGGED ME. BHO SAID THAT IF HE HEARD ANY OF THESE STATEMENT IN PERSON THAT HE WOULD HAVE TOLD THE REV WHAT HE THOUGHT. WELL WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT PROVE? WHAT? LIKE THE REV IS GOING TO TAKE HIS ADVICE TO HEART...HIS PUPIL. WRIGHT WOULD TELL HIM TO SIT DOWN & LISTEN SOME MORE.... THAT HE'S GOT MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM. ("We need someone who can speak to our souls because our problem is that we have holes in our souls. And I am married to the only man in this race who has a chance of even beginning to address that fundamental problem: Barack Obama."--MO) AND HIS WIFE WOULD STOP HIM FROM DOING IT ANYWAY.("Ask yourselves. Who will fight to lift black men up so we don't have to keep locking them up? Who will confront racial profiling? Voter disenfranchisement?"--MO)BUT WHO ARE WE...JUST VOTERS... ( "I think that we as a country have been a little lax in our concern for these issues. We’ve been nullified by the fear mongers, you know? It’s almost as if people voted against their best interests because they've been so afraid of what could happen, you know? The terrorists are going to get us."--MO) I WOULD LOVE TO BE A FLY ON THE WALL IN THE OBAMA HOUSEHOLD TO SEE HOW THESE DISCUSSIONS GET THEM GOING. I AM SURE THAT MICHELLE IS JUST SEETHING SINCE WE HAVEN'T HEARD FROM HER ANYMORE...DID THEY TAKE HER OFF THE CIRCUIT? ("[America has] spent the last decade talking a good game about family values. But I haven't seen much evidence that we actually value women or families.") THAT'S TOO BAD, SHE WAS AMAZING FOR SUCH AN EDUCATED WOMAN....SHE IS CERTAINLY NOT ANYWHERE NEAR BEING ABLE TO BE COMPARED WITH JACKIE O, UNLESS WEARING A STRAND OF PEARLS AND MAKING SURE YOU HAVE THAT HAIRDO JUST WRIGHT, SO PEOPLE WILL CALL YOUR HUSBAND THE NEXT JFK. SORRY MICHELLE. HE IS JUST LIKE THE NEXT POLITICIAN...TOO BLACK FOR SOME AND NOT BLACK ENOUGH FOR OTHERS...OR SO HE MIGHT FIND HIMSELF WONDERING...JUST HOW MUCH REALLY IS TOO MUCH??? ("We've heard those voices before, voices that say 'Maybe you should wait' you know? 'You can’t do it.' It's the bitter legacy if racism and discrimination and oppression in this country."---MO) WELL, I WILL VOTE FOR A BLACK PRESIDENT....IT JUST WON'T EVER BE OBAMA. MICHELLE OBAMA ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN PARENTHESIS) ("For the first time in my adult life I am really proud of my country" --MO)..YEAH, ONLY WHEN SHE'S GOT A STAKE IN IT. HE MIGHT BE SMART, BUT I KNOW SHE STILL WEARS THE PANTS IN THAT FAMILY, AND BARACK DOES NOT LET YOU FORGET IT. TALK ABOUT YOUR WORST CRITIC. BOY, CAN'T EVEN GET AWAY FROM IT WHEN HE GOES HOME..(“I’ve got a loud mouth,” Michelle reminded us in Wisconsin “I tease my husband. He is incredibly smart and he is very able to deal with a strong woman, which one of the reasons why he can be president because he can deal with me.”--MO).I'M STILL NOT SORRY FOR HIM...THIS IS ALL A GAME TO THEM. THEY JUST WANT THIS PRESIDENCY, AND TO USE AND HELP PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY.... :Michelle Obama’s statements exude ideas of racial separatism and victimhood. She apparently has a very low opinion of America and misses few chances to voice it." JACKIE O COMPARES TO NO ONE, MICHELLE. GET A HAIRCUT & SHOW AMERICA THAT YOU ARE NOT A PRETENDER LIKE YOUR HUSBAND!!!

ABSOLUTELY!!!! HE IS IN HIS COMFORT ZONE & PEOPLE DON'T HAVE A CHANCE TO GET HIM OFF HIS GAME BECAUSE HE IS LYING. THAT'S WHY HE NEEDS A CONTROLLED AUDIENCE. HE DOES NOT DEBATE WELL, AND HE DOES NOT LIKE INTERVIEWS, AND HE EVEN RAN OVER HIS OWN SENTENCE 4 TIMES JUST TO SAY "SHOCKED" --YEAH, WE WERE SHOCKED YOU FORGOT HOW TO SPEAK-- OUR SPEECH-MONGER JUST TRIED TO SUBSTITUTE ANSWERING THE DAMN QUESTION WITH A COLORFUL (OR SHALL I SAY BLACK & WHITE?) ARRAY OF WORDS THAT ONLY LACKS TIMING.....IF HE HAD THE JUDGMENT TO LEAD THEN HE SHOULD HAVE JUST ANSWERED THE QUESTION. HE STILL HAS THAT TO DO. IF HE THINKS THAT'S AN ANSWER THEN HE HAS SHOWN HIS HAND...AND THAT'S ABOUT THE EXTENT OF WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE. JUST WORDS AND NO ACTION....

LAST BUT NOT LEAST...HE SHOULD ENDORSE THE NEW PRIMARIES IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN FOR THE PEOPLE!!!! IF HE IS SO CONFIDENT ABOUT HIS LEAD THEN WHAT DOES HE HAVE TO LOSE? IT IS ONLY FAIR TO THE VOTERS.
IT IS ONLY FAIR TO THE VOTERS. SEAT THEM, COUNT THEM OR RECAST THEIR VOTES. OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE AN UPROAR AND THERE WILL BE SOMETHING VERY UNFAIR ABOUT IT. THE PEOPLE DID NOT CHOOSE TO HAVE IT THIS WAY AND THEY ARE THE ONES THAT WILL NOT BE HEARD, AND SUFFER. THEY HAVE NO SAY IN ANYTHING, IT IS ALL DECIDED FOR THEM.

IT WILL ALSO TAKE AWAY THE LEGITIMACY OF THE PRIMARIES IF THEY ARE NOT COUNTED. IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW WHO TRULY WON, WHAT THE REAL NUMBERS ARE AND THE ONLY WAY TO BE REALLY FAIR. NOT GREEDY BY TAKING THE NOMINATION AWAY FROM THE VOTERS. EVERYONE SHOULD STAND UP FOR WHAT IS FAIR.
my thoughts in no particular order... (Sent Tuesday, March 25, 2008 7:06 PM)

Chelsea asked about Monica

gal, ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:48:56 GMT

The question was about her mothers reputation and has everything to do with this election. If she doesn't want to answer them type of questions she should not be putting herself in that postion. She is not 12, she is an adult who choose to put herself in front of the public to convince us to vote for her mother.
She gets to decide what we base our votes on? Nah I've seen enough of that family and it's self righteous attitudes.

Chelsea asked about Monica

New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:49:20 GMT

That question should of been directed to Bill!

Obama supporter

Chelsea asked about Monica

g.eglesias`pennsylvania — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:50:53 GMT

Chelsea gave him the answer he deserved. He obviously has no class. YOU GO CHELSEA !!!!!!!!!!

Chelsea asked about Monica

indifferent, NE — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:50:59 GMT

I just don't see what some people see in the Clintons. How can they possibly refute this Bosnia incident? Now I'm sure they'll throw the "the other guy lies too" line, but folks, they're politicians: it comes with the territory.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Wanda, Hawthorne, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:51:25 GMT

It's evident now why Chelsea's parents block her talking to the press and her comments from on-camera. She's not deft and certainly not classy. There are any number of ways I wish she had made that precise point while still maintaining the appearance of dignified maturity rather than snarky rudeness. She should not be in this game if she doesn't realize you never want to come across that way no matter how justified you feel. I saw the video and am disappointed. I'd previously had a such favorable impression of her as a young woman despite her having been raised in a tactless, coarse environment---politics, I mean. Frankly, I'm sorry to have seen this and hope she re-thinks how she might handle such a difficult and painful question in the future. At her age and worldliness she should by now have come up with some handy responses to the question of her father's immorality and her parents' unconventional union that don't cast her in a negative light, that is, if her intent is to be an asset and not a distraction, like her father, to the senator's campaign.

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Nancy C. Lowell MA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:52:46 GMT

Good for you Chelsea...You shut that person right down and all the while, never lost your cool. you inherited your mother's backbone...WTG.

Chelsea asked about Monica

g.eglesias`penn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:55:03 GMT

Chelsea gave him the answer he deserved....He has no class. YOU GO CHELSEA!!!!!!

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Wanda Pitser — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:00:52 GMT

Good for you Chelsea. It was an inappropriate question and you gave a very appropriate answer.

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Steven, Merrillville, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:01:20 GMT

Butler University, my alma mater!
We don't take kindly to Clinton BS there.

While it may be hard for her, that was a completely appropriate question. Kind of funny who she cannot handle the same kind of politics her mother doles out on a daily basis.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Jacklyn Arzio, Walnut Creek, Ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:01:47 GMT

Oh please. It's a stupid question to begin with. Why would Hillary's credibility be hurt because her husband cheated? You Obama people are really reaching.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Randy Collins, Seattle, WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:04:07 GMT

Does anyone really think that Lewinsky rates in the top 1000 pressing questions that anyone should have remote interest about, considering the world we live in? But, if such questions are going to be asked, and we're going to stoop that low, I'm hoping someone asks McCain about why he left the wife who took care of his kids while he was a POW for a much younger, richer woman.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Tim, West Michigan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:07:00 GMT

I disagree with Chelsea.

If the student had asked how Hillary had reacted to the news...

...or what Hillary thought now about the scandal...

...or if Chelsea thought her mother had emotionally recovered...

...any of that would have definitely been none of the student's business.

But the credibility of a candidate for president? Step back from a moment from the galvanizing name of "Monica Lewinsky." Just imagine a candidate for President who, in the past, has been close to a scandal. Or who has had a close family member involved in a scandal. It is an entirely fair question to ask if the candidate's credibility has suffered because of it.

Save the false modesty and manufactured approbation, Chelsea. The question was a fair one.

Chelsea asked about Monica

craig , jacksonville, florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:09:27 GMT

Hillary ought to be ashame of herself for pimping her daughter on the campaign trail. the college student asked an legitiment question and it should receive an legitiment answer. HRC is campaigning for the most important job in america, chelsea should have been prepared to answer any question , regardless how tough or embarassing the question is, shame on HRC for putting her in this predicament.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Brian De. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:09:27 GMT

I think it was unfair to ask Chelsea that question, but even more so to have Chelsea on the campaign trail. I dont like the question, but she should not be given a free pass to stump for her mother with no reproach by the media or reporters. I think the bigger story is that once again Hillary was caught in another lie and had her daughter collaborate with it.I also think that it is a darn (see i censored myself because much stronger langauge is felt)shame that they ,being the Clintons are not going down fighting they are just going down . Looking as biiter as possible,trying to scratch the Eyes out of the Democratic Party as a whole.Everytime Bill Clinton speaks and kinda looks at you with that good ole boy charm. Be leary, for that is when the venom really flows at it's best.In my new Star Wars view of the Clinton campaign stratagy. Darth Bill and Darth Hillary need to reel young Chelsea Skywalker in to avoid further questions of a sensitive nature.For her jedi mind tricks are not as strong as the two Elders.By the way Darth Hillary claims to have been present on the Death Star just moments before it's demise. But upon review of the video tape it seams that she misspoke on that fact as well.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Ken Cox, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:10:36 GMT

You know this is a REAL Q.

Chelsea asked about Monica

twocanpete — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:12:42 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Didn't this guy know that only plants were allowed to ask questions?

Chelsea asked about Monica

Kathy, Rockford, Il — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:14:59 GMT

I first saw this report on the news. The way in which Chelsea replied to this person that asked the question really got me thinking. If Chelsea is a representative of her Mother and she replied in a VERY negative way, what does that say about her Mother? Even though she was educated at Oxford, does this girl have any common sense? The way the question was stated I think that is our business. Obama is being criticized by what his preacher said and in his speech he was very calm and professional. If Chelsea is anything like her Mother (flying off the handle and not thinking before speaking), I don't want Hillary in the White House.

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craig , jacksonville, florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:15:48 GMT

Chelsea asked about Monica

Louise — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:18:16 GMT

Gee whees its sometimes best to keep family out of the picture. American is waking up to the shame of their parents and it hurts I know. Bill should have thought about that before he got blowed because of his actions his daughter is shamed deeply

Chelsea asked about Monica

Hope — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:19:41 GMT

America wake up now you know how it is to attack someone integrity

Chelsea asked about Monica

White Guy — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:25:02 GMT

The question is vague. If the questioner was implying that Hillary's credibility is less because she stuck with ther husband, then Chelsea is absolutely correct in putting him down. How they saved their marriage is not our business.

But if he meant the "vast right wing conspiracy" statement, then it becomes legit.

Given that Chelsea could not read his mind, I think she did the right thing.

Obama '08

Chelsea asked about Monica

Sam Go — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:27:12 GMT

Here's the video: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#23800533

Chelsea asked about Monica

Nomsa Sibeko-Brown, FPO AP — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:28:16 GMT

How does a husband's cheating a credibility issue for the wife? Comon folks! You cannot blame the victim! What does asking Chelsea about Lewinsky have to do with what her mother said about Bosnia! Also, Bill's having an affair is none of my business, wake up America! In other countries an official's having an affair is not a big deal, aren't we the greatest and best? Shouldn't we be over a man using a cigar on a 20 something year old who wanted to rise to fame regardless of how she did it.
Back of Hillary you Obamaniacs! The Wright issue is more serious than making a mistake about a recollection of an event. Those who were there say there were shots ringing out in the area just not directed at them. So there is some truth in the issue.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Schriendog, Colorado Springs, CO — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:31:59 GMT

I didn't know Limbaugh had a child who could form a complete sentence.

Chelsea asked about Monica

jd ptown co — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:35:01 GMT

For shame, bringing up Bills affair with Monica!
I'd call that a low blow.

Chelsea asked about Monica

OBwan, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:35:23 GMT

I am not sure of either the question or the response - must have missed something. Perhaps a different word was intended.

A credible person is expert (experienced, qualified, intelligent, skilled) and trustworthy (honest, fair, unselfish, caring).

Credibility is context-dependent, and an expert in one situation may be incompetent in another. It is also a cue that is used in selecting the peripheral route to decision-making.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Nancy, Middletown Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:38:11 GMT

I wanted to add a quick point about Hillary Clinton's recent Bosnia visit comments/claims that she arrived under sniper fire, had to run for cover, etc. We need to remember that Chelsea Clinton was with her mother on this trip (seen in the video smiling as her mom kisses local children, etc.)! I absolutely do not believe that ANY mother (or father) would bring a child into a dangerous war zone. For that reason, I am convinced Senator Clinton has been lying about this issue. She MUST have been told that the risks were negligible, or she would not have brought Chelsea. And it is not credible to imagine that Senator Clinton could have forgotten that she traveled to Bosnia with her only child!

I feel very sad for Chelsea, knowing that she grew up with such selfish and self-absorbed parents. I'm very sorry for all the pain she has faced as a result of the Monica Lewinsky scandal. I don't think we can even begin to imagine how terrible it must have been for her. The audience member at Butler made a reasonable point, but it was unkind and ill-mannered to address the question to Chelsea.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Jacob, Robinson, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:42:37 GMT

This is why I am voting McCain if Obama is not the nominee. The Clinton marriage is one of political convenience, as has every other aspect of the Senator from New York's life. I am not a member of some cult, I get this information because I read her autobiography long before the 2004 election was even going on. They are shameless, crass, and as this Bosnia episode shows, are willing to lie, cheat, and steal this election even if it tears down the Democratic party. As another person posted, Rev. Wright was certainly good enough to be at the "repentant" President Clinton's prayer breakfast. I saw another poster call Rev. Wright Obama's "Uncle"...he may have his faults, but if someone had called Rev. Falwell a no good cracker, I think the right-wingers would have been in a tizzy. It seems like everytime something sticks against Obama, she comes out as having done the same thing. Let's have a little more evenhandedness in our reporting, as well as our opinions.

Chelsea asked about Monica

sotiredofignorance — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:47:36 GMT

ummmm, Chelsea, your parents made it our business when the country got tied up in an Impeachment hearing for your daddy which cost the taxpayers millions of dollars.

And mind your manners. You want to be out on the campaign trail? Then you treat the taxpayers with respect. It was a valid question.

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chris — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:03:54 GMT

That was a very rude response by Chelsea. She totally overreacted to the question, and if you want only soft ball "socks the cat" questions, you'd better get off the campaign trail. Chelsea's harsh reaction showed me that she's just like her mother. Hillary said that she would leave a church with a pastor like Rev. Wright, but she stayed with the womanizing Bill for her own political advancement. I'd say her credibility was damaged.

Chelsea asked about Monica

John, Morgan Hill, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:04:47 GMT

Perhaps a better question would be to ask Chelsea how she got a job with a Wall Street Hedge Fund and if her work there will one day be part of her resume of experience fighting for change?

Enough of the dueling family dynastys already.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Lorenzo, San Antonio, Tx — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:05:14 GMT

The student that asked that question should be ashamed of himself. Clelsea and her mother has gone through enough over that Monica mess. It's hateful when someone attacks you for something some else did. There is no respect for people's privacy anymore. Thanks,President G.W.Bush and I'm a registerd Republican.

Chelsea asked about Monica

kelly — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:06 GMT

Chelsea needs to stay home and bake cookies with her mommy!

Chelsea asked about Monica

mike, dallas,TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:15:24 GMT

I can understand Chelsea's response.

However, on a serious note let me pose this question:
Now Hillary has decided to raise the Wright controversy for political advantage and said she would 'leave' the church if she was in Obama's place;is it not fair to ask why it was a good judjment in her part when she didn't 'leave' her husband when he was womanizing one woman after another until he was caught by Lewinisky's scandal embarassing his family and the country? Most people cut her slack saying it was a personal decision but now she can't see the personal relationship Obama had with his pastor? What a hypocrite!

Where is the MSM?

Chelsea asked about Monica

dan, st. louis, mo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:22:32 GMT

Leave the girl alone. She did great and took it very well. I would not call her fragile. She has to be tough to be out there. That being said,

OBAMA for AMERICA

Chelsea asked about Monica

Willis — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:22:48 GMT

She is absolutely wrong on that account! Bill was president and Hillary was first lady (or woman because she is no lady)-- they were public figures living off tax-payer money -- and Chelsea was asking the students to support her mother -- there are no off limits questions!

If Chelsea can't take the heat -- she should stay out of the kitchen!

Chelsea asked about Monica

Suziq, Henderson, NV — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:24:31 GMT

Obama's choice of his minister and church are his own personal business, and nobody else's, but Hillary does not respect that.

Chelsea asked about Monica

Larry Armentrout Watts — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:27:29 GMT

Not a Bad Answer CC. Hillary would probably get a lot more votes if she would kick that Poon Tang Sniffin Hound Dog to the Curb.

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Undecided in Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:33:25 GMT

It's too bad that Chelsea had to expeience having a parent who is unfaithful to another parent, and to the family; however, she is in the public spotlight and as another commentor stated "If she can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen."

Chelsea asked about Monica

Robert Campbell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:35:04 GMT

Chelsea,

It IS our business. Monica may have owned the blue dress.

But the taxpayers of the United States all owned the carpet.

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Dale sherri PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:35:05 GMT

The question was ask,what would Hillary do? Hillary I will say she said what I would have said!!!!!!!!!!! Period.What was she to say when ask that question? The question was ask of her and by her not saying a thing of what she belives in she would have also put put down by the Obama supporter.I say by her replied---- she is a true american and an american who would not sit or stay where we americans are blasted by nasty,hateful,unforgetable,blaming us americans.Let's see I bet Iran pakitan got a good laugh.A laugh from a county who highjacked planes and took then right into our twin towers and pengon.that killed many americans.was it one of your realitives that went through the horror? Do you remember how you felt that day? I'm sure you do.Senator Clinton was ask "what would she do" That didn't make her attack on Obama for saying what would she do? It was her statement of what she would done may have really got under the skins of Obamas campaign. because to me she didn't only say what she would do.She said what many americans are saying. God Bless america.SENATOE CLINTON YOU GO!
senator hillary clinton for president '08

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mary PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:39:53 GMT

OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN BLOGGERS ON HERE JUST GOING AT IT AS TO THINK THESE ARE ALL PEOPLE ON OBAM'S SIDE. PEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hillary '08

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Don — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:41:00 GMT

It's just unfortunate that she couldn't answer with a "No."

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ksss — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:44:06 GMT

what hillary doesn't want you to see:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xq8aopATYyw

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Mater, Tx — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:57:24 GMT

As for you ep-ny, before you try to make comments about anything, you need a course in grammar and spelling. That's why you resent Obama because he is articulate, exemplifies intelligence, and doesn't get down and dirty like Hillary. Dont hate, appreciate.

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Dan P Cedar Rapids Iowa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:08:59 GMT

It's another Clinton side stepping question's granted not a real classy question but a question because when you are the leader of the free world your life is under a microscope.....I wna tto know about he pardon's her dad granted which again is sidestepped everytime the questionis asked.... What do you would think the answer would be if Chelasie was asked about your fiance's father (curently doing a lengthy sentence for embesslement i do believ he was a democratic party big wig in Iowa) but again its shielded from teh people mmmm interesting the Clinton's love showing everyones else dirty laundry but their own lets keep it under wraps....

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The Great American — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:13:06 GMT

That was a real mature answer! Chelsea is a little brat!

http://thegreatamericablog.blogspot.com/

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Johnny at Work, SF, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:14:27 GMT

Asking hat question is ok. If you are a voyeuristic pervert like Kenneth Starr.

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Opa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:17:08 GMT

Monica is part of BILL CLINTON's history. It has nothing to do with Hillary. We don't ask Michelle who she slept with before she met Barack. Those things are irrelevant. Yet there is always a possibility that after he gets elected (if he does) some slime ball will come out of the woodwork and claim to have been intimate with Michelle thereby embarrassing the President of the United States. It's about time we put Monica and every body else's personal lives to bed. (no pun intended) These slime ball tactics cause great harm to our country.

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bruce from Los Angeles — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:18:20 GMT

This is not blaming Hillary for what Bill di. This is not asking about personal family communications. Hillary came out in public and blamed the entire story on a vast right wing conspiracy instead of telling the truth or shutting up. She told a very public lie over a private matter (ala Kwame Kilpatrick). That has to effect your credibility and a 28 year old surrogate out campaigning should be able to give an intelligent answer. She lied to everybody including the man who asked the question. That makes it his business

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S. Woods, Portland, OR — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:23:49 GMT

As usual Mrs. Clinton 'passed the buck'. This time, to the Rev. Wright.

Take note: she was quick to opine what she'd have done if Rev. Wright were her pastor, yet Obama hasn't opined about her Bosnia trip 'misspeak'(lie). Smart man.

Here's a question for her to answer: why would we choose to believe anything she's previously said/will say when we already know the Bosnia story was a lie? The same question can be asked regarding any of her other claims to 'experience'. Just because she says so, or because her name's Clinton, or???? Sorry, Clinton campaign, that's not good enough. America deserves much better.

Obama in '08!

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Samuel Robinson, Courvallis, OR — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:24:27 GMT

What a thoughtless and stupid reply. Agree her answer would have been appropriate if she had been asked how her mother felt about it, or how she dealt with the sex scandal at the time. However, asking about political viability is totally reasonable. Shame on Chelsea for not thinking straight. She hurt her mother's candidacy.

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Arthur Livingston, Portland OR — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:27:35 GMT

What a spoiled brat. Boo hoo hoo, Chelsea!

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steven f., pa, ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:31:28 GMT

I'm an Obama supporter and i still think there is no reason to go into the dirt on something Chelsea had no responsibility for, only heartache.

The question was not from a reporter but as i understand a student.
Chelsea is vigorously campaigning for her Mom, and seems quite poised and competent. If she is going to campaign I believe questions, not of this type, should be asked directly, including journalists.

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Don — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:33:37 GMT

if a person chooses to stay with their spouse after an affair, that's their business. I could care less about their personal married life. It was dealt with and is a blemish on Bill's presidency. Hillary is running for the spot now not Bill. How come no one is adressing Obama's lie about hearing (although not specifically the statements in question) Rev. Wrongs positions on America. As far as Hillary's embellishment of what happened in Bosnia, well it is questionable but not as devastating as supporting a racist like his "chosen" spiritual leader. I would leave also if anyone, chuch or not, spouted that kind of hate.

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Judy Moskos, Evansville, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:41:46 GMT

I have often wondered why this hasn't been brought up. Bill Clinton brought scandal, shame, and disgrace to OUR WhiteHouse, and he ought to keep his big fat mouth shut and keep his big deformed looking finger somewhere else. Do they really think that she is heir to the throne?

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Gary, Cleveland, OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:50:41 GMT

I think it is a valid question.

If Hillary could choose her pastor she can def divorce her husband. She chose to stick with Bill Clinton, who humiliated her by cheating on her all her life, for political reasons.

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Gary, Cleveland, OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:54:12 GMT

I question Hillary's judgment and experience to stay with Bil Clinton after Monica incident. If we were to put back Clintons and their drama back into the White House then we need to figure out what happened in that dysfunctional family during the Monica incident. I want to make sure that our President is psychological competent to lead our country. Not 100% sure about Clinton after her decision to stick with her cheating husband

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Linda, Fl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:54:14 GMT

Great Girl of Dirty parents.

And we should not discuass any Monica here.
I hate Billary, but it is NOT my business everything about Monica.

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RK, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:57:38 GMT

Such a big deal made out of a answer she had every right to make. She was offended, those are her parents first and then public figures. Not the other way around. Unconditional love from a daughter for her parents. More power to her.

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vote4thebest — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:00:17 GMT

I wish that the media and Obama's camp take a lesson from Chelsea. Hillary should be commended for having her life a near-open-public book; people should stop poking at her personal pain. She and Bill and the rest of the country already paid many times over that scandal. It is petty to keep bringing it up.

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a first time poster — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:06:14 GMT

If one stands up in public office, in America …one must embrace accountability.
And I have seen how that has been done in the last two weeks by the candidates.
What surprised me was the start of her retort;..she leaned on her interpretation of 70 other campus's..to set up indignity, as her response. No doubt about it; this was a tough question, but...I had never understood how others felt the "sense of entitlement" before this incident. If someone has a legitimate question, it should not matter how many before, did not ask it. Chelsea has been afforded unprecedented immunity from tough press questions, and instead of sliding closer to an ‘un-tainted truth’…she set up an illusory construct and shot the messenger,…I thought I was listening to a republican.

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Susan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:10:06 GMT

I think it is vital that the press track down that questioner. It was a plant.I KNOW THIS.
Please, i beg you, do your job.

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kravitz — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:24:38 GMT

Jeremiah Wright help to 'save' her father. And what's her mother's religion and church and minister anyway. And what about the superdelegates who are members of Wright's Trinity UCC Church.

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Rain, reading, pa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:25:24 GMT

I think the question is legitimate: How Hillary handled the Lewinsky situation might be indicative of how she'll handle other difficulties she encounters. As a woman and as a feminist, I personally lost some respect for Hillary after the Lewinsky scandal. She allowed a man to humiliate her on a world stage. How is that feminism? How does that make for a strong leader? And if anyone says, "Well, she stayed married to further her own political carrer," I'd respond, "Why can't a strong woman stand on her own?"

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Mark Vandermere, Anchorage, AK — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:25:58 GMT

When is Chelsea going back to her job working with HEDGE FUNDS anyway?

Too many Clintons, so little time.

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Derek, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:34:42 GMT

So, the elephant in the room makes a sound...it's telling how this is issue, directly related to the credibility of the Clinton's, is being swept under the rug. Kudos for the student having the nads to ask about it. Remember, she's the one with all of this experience, who couldn't see what was right in front of her and blamed it on a "vast right-wing conspiracy."
I think that if Obama is being held accountable to the words of the pastor of his church,, it's very legitimate to inquire about how this scandal may have an effect on having another CLinton in the White House.
Does anyone really think the Republicans will not use this day and night, running it 23 hrs a day, if Hillary gets the nomination? Maybe Chelsea should have used the opportunity to come up with a few answers for a question that will undoubtedly come up in the general election if her mother wins the nomination.

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Jogger, Shelton, WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:39:59 GMT

WOW. Some of you are saying "good for you" Chelsea. Too bad she sounds just like her mother, but, she just could not lie her way around it, or needs to take a lesson from Mommy dearest and just referred to Obamas pastor? Oh, I forgot Clintons tax returns are none of our business either. And of course you looked extremely frightened getting off of that plane in Bosnia after being fired upon and you were uncomfortable wearing the bullet proof vest, right? If your daddy wants to cheat on your mommy and then campaign around the country after telling lie after lie than you had better develop some thicker skin there. Because your mommy and daddy put you right onto a sinking ship. Maybe you should get a "life jacket" on.

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Jogger, Shelton, WA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:50:00 GMT

wow, I thought this girl has had a college education?
Here the Clintons are bashing Obama and his pastor which they are "friends" of. LOL and then we have little Chelsea smart mouthing a valid question on the campaign trail...geez, I only was living with those parents for 20 years. I cannot possibly answer that question

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Rachel — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:08:56 GMT

Putting the animosity for the Clintons aside, everyone should give them credit for raising a poised, well adjusted young woman. It is hard for anyone to be a public figure, but especially so for a girl that literally grew up before our eyes.

I think it is in extremely bad taste to ask a daughter about her parent's extramarital affairs. It is somewhat legitimate, as legitimate as the Wright debacle, but those questions should be left for the appropriate people - such as Hillary and Bill themselves.

If I were asked about my dad cheating on my mom - even though I am in my late 20s as she is - I would be defensive as well. It was a low blow.

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J.R. - DM, IA. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:09:15 GMT

At this rate, the association Obama might most wish to & need to renounce - are his own followers.
He argued that the "anger distracts from solving real problems & bringing change". He asked us to transcend - meaning, get over & beyond the hate - I have seen little example of that.
We celebrate the notion of Camelot and Kennedy - a known womanizer & cheater whose wife stood by him. We have a national holiday for MLK - a known womanizer & cheater whose wife stood by him. What they have in common w/ the Clintons' is that they raised impressive offspring.
Vetted - means, it's been played, old news...
Pick up a history book - I think there's sufficient info out there as it already played out in public.
Credibility - is for one to decide 'on their own' sheep, not to ask of someone else. Not to mention,it too, has been played out and asked before.
Pick up a manners book - disposable children of disposable marriages whose reference point for manners is apparently the Simpsons, SouthPark and Super-Bad and Britteny voyeurism.
When it went down the first time, the international world DID NOT laugh at the Clintons';they laughed at the American PEOPLE for their naivete & handling of the situation. It was our credibilty in question- and then failure to be 'inspired' sent them G.W.

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Dave, US citizen in Perth — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:37:45 GMT

Bill Clinton's credibility was tarnished, not Hillary's. Quite the reverse, Hillary Clinton kept her marriage together and it continues to this very day. Isn't marriage about working through the rough times? Isn't the far right preaching about saving marriage? Stupid question to ask but it does bring up something very positive about Hillary Clinton, she doesn't quit when things are tough.

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J.R. - DM, IA. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:51:20 GMT

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moonboy lancaster, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:54:03 GMT

Since Chelsea is the daughter of both Bill and Hillary, this makes it a family issue that has become public involving Monica . Therefore Chelsea should have addressed the question instead of becoming the artful dodger. Maybe Chelsea has some STAINS on her blouse too. Chelsea’s lack of response to a questions means she has a future in politics. I guess it is a hereditary trait……

peace moonboy
Lancaster, New York

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Adrienne, Campbell, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:20 GMT

Nothing fragile about Chelsea. She told that rude creep to shove it. Good for her!

As for the mean-spirited jabs by Obama fans, there's an old saying:
A fish rots from the head down.

*****A

*****A

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frances,denton,texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:02:45 GMT

i wish to know why obama never salutes the flag of the nation he is running for for president of but always sings the national anthem of the country of his birth and salutes their flag. watch the news. i have never seen his hand go over his heart and will nefer vote for him.

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LILIA, CHINO, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:16:47 GMT

TO ALL THE ONES THAT ARE TALKING ABOUT CHELSEY. I AM GLAD THAT SHE TAUGHT YOU A GOOD LESSON!! SHE SHOWED YOU THAT SHE HAS CLASS UNLIKE THE STUPID LITTLE KID THAT ASKED THE STUPID QUESTION!!!
GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY!!!

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J mclovin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:17:58 GMT

The question was her credility.....thats fair game! stop focussing on poor little Chelsea. Bosnia and sniper fire,tax records,Monica Lewinski scandall fabricated by radicals. It's all so ridiculous enough already I guess lies are a part of Clinton family values. The big difference here is that Obamma is being blasted for what his pastor says. But lil ol Hillary gets to lie time and time again with no consiquences....what gives.

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Barbara, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:54:21 GMT

Chelsea appears to be a nice young lady, but if she's going to be on the campaign trail for Mom, she doesn't have to be treated w/kid gloves. The actions of the Clintons regarding this subject is relavent to the American public because it happened in Our House.

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gsm, Traverse City, Michigan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:03:32 GMT

Regardless of whether you feel the question was legit, that isn't the point...what is important is that JUST because someone asks a question does not obligate anyone to answer that question. It's about choices. Chelsea handled herself with much tact and diplomacy. She doesn't have to be treated any differently than my own children and I certainly wouldn't expect my own to defend or explain my past!

It's apparent that you critical ones just have an axe to grind and your partiality is showing...bullies, all of you! I am not a Hilary fan, but I certainly have the ability to see this situation with impartial eyes.

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mary k belleville il — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:20:50 GMT

in response to KATY,TX who suggests that hrc couldn't find bin laden in a cave if she was unaware of her husbands infidelity...BUSH HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL ALL ALONG. if your theory holds we best be telling laura to start counting cigars out of the humidor. oh and by the way, it's been proven that HE lied TOO. at least bills lie didn't lead to 4000 deaths and counting.

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L.A.E, Boston, MA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:49:31 GMT

Does Chelsea really think that if her mother were to steal the nomination from Obama, that they wouldn't hear the name of Monica Lewinsky come up? Please, her father is a philandering loser, they all need to own up to it and just answer the damn question directly. Why get so defensive? It's not a good look.

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Dian, Worcester, MA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:56:36 GMT

How do any of you compare being a victim of a cheating husband with being a person that keeps going to a church with his children that teach hate against whites and the United States. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!

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Democrat in CT — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:57:59 GMT

Unbelievable that some people feel that Hillary is somehow responsible for her husbands behavior as an unfaithful husband! I wonder how the thousands of women who were unfortunate enough to have a husband arrogant enough to think that they could be unfaithful to their wives, betraying both their wife and their children, would feel about that! More importantly is how strong Hillary stood in one of the most public betrayals and humiliation in the history of the United States. Whether you support Hillary or not, I cannot see how her husband's behavior could affect her credibility; if anything, how she came out of it shows her strength in a crisis. Chelsea was hurt by all of this too. It's a sad world when people can find so little to criticize that they have to rely on the personal behavior of a candidate's husband to have something to talk about. Good for you Chelsea! You are absolutely correct in saying that it is none of their business. It also has nothing to do with the current campaign. Personal business should remain personal.

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Buddy In Pa (Pittsburgh) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:01:33 GMT

The Clinton's Have The Gall to Tell US that Their Morality...is NONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

Maybe (More than Likely) IT'S BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO MORALS.

IT IS OUR BUSINESS. GROW UP CHELSEA AND GET A LIFE YOU LITTLE GIRL!!!

And they want to point the finger at Obama's minister when they own dirt is up to their necks.

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LarryB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:07:08 GMT

You Obamaites really need to get a grip, go to a pep rally or something.

The question was inappropriate, and Chelsea handled it properly.

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just ed — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:16:06 GMT

It may not have been an easy question for Chelsea to answer, but it was a fair question to ask. She is a 28 year old woman campaigning fulltime for her mother.

The first woman president of the United States should be a role model for young girls growing up in this country. Unfortunately Hillary’s choice to stay, with her philandering husband after numerous affairs, disqualifies her as a role model.

As a person hungry for her own political power, Hillary had a right to stay with Bill, but as a mother of a young teenage daughter (Chelsea was only 15 at the time of the affair) Hillary failed. Even though it was the White House, what decent parent would keep their daughter in such an environment?

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Alex Horton — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:16:37 GMT

It seems like a very valid question. I'm not sure I understand why everyone thinks it's such a shameful thing to ask. She simply could have answered it with how it made her a stronger woman, more dedicated mother, but instead she turned negative.

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Dan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:16:54 GMT

I am looking forward to Hillary winning, followed by Jeb Bush, Followed by Chealsea. Surely by then we will have another bush ready to run. How old is Jenna?

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John Doe, Maryland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:18:09 GMT

It was a legitimate question to ask an adult voluntarily campaigning for a candidate whose spouse got caught sharing his cigar with another woman.

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Dave Victor NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:18:28 GMT

GOOD FOR YOU CHELSEA!!
Your absoltuley right its none of their business.That was a long time ago and we know the kind of person that would ask such a question of you. Despicable is to good a word for such a looser.

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Kelly, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:18:32 GMT

Good for her. That was a question designed to embarrass her and I don't think her answer was nasty at all. I think she handled that very well.

Obama '08.

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Betty Lowe Apple Creek, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:20:08 GMT

SHE SHOULD HAVE TO ANSWER FOR HER FATHERS ACTIONS. IT HAPPENED WHILE HE WAS IN OFFICE AND THAT IS THE TAX PAYERS BUSINESS. WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT GOES ON THAT WE ARE PAYING FOR. IS CLINTON BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. IF IT WAS ONE OF US WE WOULD NEVER HEAR THE END OF IT. SHE SHOULD ANSWER THE QUESTION. I HAVE WONDERED WHO SHE WILL HAVE AN AFAIR WITH IF SHE GETS IN. AND IF FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTO SAYS IT WASN'T SEX HE HAD, WHAT WAS IT. HE CHEATED !!!!

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Sam — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:26:46 GMT

This is the real issue here my friends. Chelsea should have answered the question. She did on the Obama former paster. How would she feel if as an intern, and old Bill Clinton had her under his desk or fooling around with a cigar. Americans now see what the White House would be under the Clinton's. They look so desprite. I am praying for both Hillary and Obama. They are both good Americans. However, Hillary is beginning to turn people off.

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Sylvia M, Chattanooga, TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:30:20 GMT

First of all, Chelsea is an adult and can make up her mind about campaigning. Evidently from all accounts she chose to campaign for her mother, and she is doing it with poise, intelligence, and grace. Second, only Clinton haters would get delight in such a question that the student posed. The Monica Lewinsky scandal has been reported and dissected by the press and private persons ad nauseum. There was nothing that Chelsea could add to it, and I think she was correct in saying it is none of anyone's business. Good for her. The responses on this message center show how much hate people have in their lives. And many of them cannot even write a decent comment without multiple grammar errors, spelling, and an OMG. Instead of being so critical, spend time getting an education!

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Dave, Central Square NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:30:33 GMT

Why not talk about what really matters. The economy, the war against terror, world hunger and the global environment to mention a few. Some ideas and how to fix problems would be a good start. Personal crap is for the tabloids.

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Sam Chacko — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:31:49 GMT

I think Chelsea Clinton should run for the Presidency. She is more closely related to EX President Clinton than Hillary! Also she is less more honest than Hillary or Bill.

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Walt, Kokomo, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:35:29 GMT

If that question, asked to Chelsea, was out of bounds, then her mother's comments in regard to the question about Obama's former pastor was also out of bounds too. One cannot be a private matter while the other not. And I'm okay with how you deal with either question so long as you are consistent.

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Columbus,Ms. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:36:24 GMT

Maybe someone should ask obama`s daughters about if they heard Pastor Wright say 'GOD DAMN AMERICA', or if their mother is proud of america?

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R Stange, Ancaster Ontario — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:37:48 GMT

It's unfortunate and very rude to ask that question of Chelsea - had she been engaged on personal business, very improper. But as she is and was in the political arena and wholeheartedly engaged within that political process all the while being mindful of her own future prospect as a politician it actually needed to be asked. Moving forward it now can and needs to be asked & answered repeatedly until the American appetite sours of it and directed to every one of the Clinton clan and or their entire political machine...bar none.it actually needs to be asked. Asked & needs to be answered repeatedly from now on by everyone of the Clinton clan and political machine...bar none.

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Paul, Georgia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:38:03 GMT

Good reply, Chelsea! I agree that her parents are public figures, but not EVERYTHNG in their personal lives has to be.

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Deb, Amarillo, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:38:54 GMT

Bravo to Chelsea. I think there are some other parents who should teach their children the tact and diplomacy Chelsea exhibits. I certainly wouldn't cast a "first stone", and especially direct it at an innocent party.

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Vicky, Peoria, Illinois — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:40:18 GMT

Good for Chelsea! If anything, her mother's credibility was only helped during the scandal. It showed her ability to stick with something even when the going gets tough. Do I want a president who will walk away from a crisis? I think not.

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G. Morgan, Maine — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:41:16 GMT

Barack Hussein Obama sat in a church, by his own
addmision, for over 20 years, and listened to a
ranting, raving lunatic preacher. He also brought
his impressionable little girls to listen to that
garbage.
I have been a life long Christian and have never
heard a preacher ask God to "damn America"!
Americans for the most part pray that God will
Bless America.
Barack and his preacher make me sick!!!!

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Columbus,Ms. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:41:40 GMT

Want to talk about lies? obama lied about hearing his pastor make comments over and over, his involment with Resko. The blue dress maybe that was the one Obama or Larry Sinclair wore during their time together.

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Charlie, Dugger,IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:42:14 GMT

"And I don't think that's any of your business." Well if your an American President you answer to all American citizens. I think if any American citizen wants to ask about her father and his affair it is their business. Bill tarnished this nation's highest office and it seems all well and fine with Hillary, Chelsea. I guess Hillary is wanting her turn, problem is she is not getting it right. She is telling her lies to soon.

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Debbie, Columbia, SC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:42:51 GMT

Any subject is fair game when someone is running for the office of President of the United States. Since the Monica incident occurred in the White House, while the Clinton's were serving as our President & First Lady - we have a right to ask and to know. The Clinton Clan don't have any problem discussing negative or personal issues regarding Obama, so why should Americans "walk on eggshells" when it comes to the Clintons?? Hillary is a liar suffering from Delusions of Grandeur. What a joke she has become. And as a prior-service veteran, I'm tired of hearing how Hillary supports the military - - check the records - Hillary Clinton has always DESPISED the Military.

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Brad Giles, Durham, NH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:42:52 GMT

Chelsea,

Yes we want Hillary but we also want you for president in 10 years. Way to go.

Brad

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Brad Giles, Durham, NH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:44:18 GMT

Way to go Chelsea, in 15 years we want you for president.

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Al, dodging sniper fire in Bosnia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:44:30 GMT

Everything that Hillary has accomplished in politics is the resulting empathy for her as a result of a blue semen stained dress. Her "experience" of hosting tea parties and meeting grade school students through the years is laughable.
I find the question very relevant about Monica. After all, it is the defining legacy of his impeached presidency. Also, most women would have abandoned this bum after his first, second, third, fourth,etc. affair.
Standing by her man is not a show of strength and faith, it is more an act of weakness to gain favor and power.

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Susan, Aiken, SC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:44:34 GMT

The qustion SHOULD be put to her mother AND her father, not to Chelsea. Nice answer, though technically wrong. It IS the business of the American voters. I feel bad that Chelsea had to live through her father's infidelity, but the question remains on Sen. Clinton's credibility.

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Grace, Northfield, NH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:45:38 GMT

Hillary put her daughter in this position, noone else did. These questions are far game. Especially since Hillary continues to get in the gutter about Obama. It is unfortunate for Chelsa since she had nothing to do with Monica. But Hillary knows what can happen when you are out here campaigning and chooses not to protect her daughter. Again this shows how desperate she is to win at any cost even her daughter. Hillary knows when you have been in public life for as many years as she has everything is far game. Let's face it Hillary is to blame for this and noone else.

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Michael, Ireland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:45:47 GMT

What a stupid question to ask? The fact is that Bill's reputation, legacy & credibility were damaged by the whole Lewinsky scandal, not Hillary's. How could the person asking the question make the link between Bill's infidelity & Hillary's lack of credibility. If Hillary does indeed lack credibilty, it sure come from other issues, e.g. sniper-gate, stance on NAFTA.

Besides, it's Obama who has the damaged credibility after the Rev. Wright revelations.

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A. Grady, Oceanside, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:46:15 GMT

Was Hillary Clinton's credibility hurt because she remained married to a husband who strayed? Ask God...Hillary took a vow on her wedding day and kept it. How refreshing...she made a promise and meant it, for better or worse. As for the dimwit who asked the question, her parents should enroll her in a remedial vocabulary class. Credibility, at its heart, entails the strength of character and the sincerity to put actions behind words. As a senator and as a human being, Hillary Clinton has made good on her promises.

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Jeremy, western PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:46:43 GMT

The questioner asked for the girl's opinion, so if he sincerely wanted to know her opinion, and not merely score political points by putting Chelsea on the spot, then the questioner would be willing to accept ANY opinionated answer that Chelsea provided. If her opinion still means that much to him, then he will take her answer seriously, and obviously, he is allowed to disagree. ...no big deal.

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Father of two, Canton, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:47:27 GMT

I'm reading responses from a lot of judgemental individuals. Leave the Clinton family alone...and I'm not even a supporter. Chelsea has a right to respond as she wishes. End of story. We all need to look in the mirror and admit we aren't perfect. The Clintons have had their problems and dealt with them as they saw fit. How can any of us cast stones?

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welcomtopoliticsChelsea. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:48:40 GMT

Maybe its just me, but i honestly don't see anything wrong in asking her that question. She is campaigning for her after all. She is open to that question. There are much better ways to answer that that would have given her an upper hand that the way she did. Chelsea was asked about Hillary's credibility as ("assistant"- so she claimed) Commander in chief. She could have answered in a way that gives credit to her mom for hanging in there and staying through te tough times etc etc. But I guess she is not that much of a quick thinker. She took it personally and retorted. A little reminder to Chelsea:- you are on the campaign trail, you can be asked ANY question, and when you don't know the answer, find ways(i.e. humor) to go around it until you find a way to make it a positive.

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Vi, Alexandria, LA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:48:43 GMT

The student must have been desparate for his 3 seconds of fame. Dumb question and irrelavant. Maybe Chelsea's reply will promote more inteligent questions.

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Bill (Hussein ) Jones, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:50:53 GMT

Will the real Chelsea please step up to the plate and see that she can not deny her father and mother as they are and move on with her own life..Learning from experiences like that..(and we know that the Clinton's are full of them), are better expressed by
explaining those things helped to mold her character; Not to tell others, "that's none of your business"..
Dysfunctional they remain and dysfunctional she will remain if she wants to recognize her youth as we all have done to do to change... to grow up for the better...

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Mary, Winston-Salem, NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:51:14 GMT

It's not a personal question...it's a ridiculous question. A woman suddenly lacks credibility because she stays with her husband after infidelity? That is quite a leap. I didn't realize she was required to clear her marriage decisions with the public. OR that Chelsea was required to discuss possibly the most painful part of her childhood with the public. The most troubling issue here is that with everything that is wrong with our country we are STILL talking about Bill and Monica. I (along with many others) can barely afford groceries and gas, we have a current president who has yet to answer for the gross negligence with which he's run this country, and all you people can talk about is that Bill screwed around. Glad to know the public is focused on the "important" issues.

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james ,hawley ,pa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:52:20 GMT

You people make me sick...Lets just pull wings off a fly...
We deserve what we're going to get in the world,and i'm not talking about president Whoever! The ass follows the head,so if we are so low to think like a third world nation then so be it,we will be...

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DRS, New Orleans, LA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:52:51 GMT

In the beginning of this campaign, Obama complained because he said he felt like he was running against both Clintons.

But of course, it's perfectly fine to bring Bill into the conversation when it's about something negative.

Obama, his campaign cronies, and his supporters are blatant hypocrits - and what is worse is they are so arrogant that they think everyone else is to stupid to see it.

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Doug, Jacksonville, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:55:23 GMT

Wonder how she would have dealt with Monica as a stepmother. Of course Bill was only suggesting to Monica that possible outcome.
I use to be a supporter of the Clintons defending them against the right-wingers; but this campaign has opened my eyes to their self-centered deceit. Did they hire Karl Rove?

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Nancy B., Arkansas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:55:54 GMT

I so agree with Mark R. from South Monrose, PA. The country should have been told it was none of our business in the first place & been done with it. Oh wait, you people that think everything ANYONE in the public eye does is you business wouldn't like that answer would you? That being your opinion, why then should Obama not have to answer why he didn't leave Rev. Wright's church when he found out about the racial crap he was spitting out? (you will never convince me that he hadn't heard any of that in the 20 years he has attended that church) I applaud Chelsea & believe that more "public figures" should answer the more personal questions in the same manner. Right now, I'm not sure there are any of the candidates worth being President of the United States.

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Nancy B., Arkansas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:56:17 GMT

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Rufus Gibbons DC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:58:37 GMT

No decent reporter would ask anyone that type of question, the sad thing there are too many reporters of this type. When JFK was killed and Jackie and Ted Kennedy arrived back in Washington a reporter shoved a microphone in Ted's face and said "How is Jackie taking this? His answer "How in hell did you expect her to take it".

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Zia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:59:10 GMT

The reason we have Primary elections is to determine electability in Novemberm so guess what, Obama is proving that he is electable, which he has done against the presumptive nominee in January. Hillary is the one who is unelectable. She couldnt even win the primaries, how can she win the General Elections. Besides she has the highest disapproval rating of any candidate. 45% of the electorate will never vote for HRC. So she only has a 55% electorate to work with. Both Obama and McCain have disapproval ratings of 26% and 27% respectively. Go figure who is more electable.

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G. Lewis, Hamilton, GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:59:20 GMT

Well, Bill made it OUR business when he opted to get blown in the Oval Office, and Hillary opted not to drop Bill like a bad transmission...why hang on?? Money and power, power and money..I can't stand to look at either of them, let alone listen to any lie that spouts from their mouths.

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Dave Markarian, Jupiter, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:59:58 GMT

So, she can choose her pastor, but can't choose her family? Maybe that's right. Hillary had to know Bill's 35 years of philandering, but choose to deny it to the press and the citizenry so that she could remain 1st lady of Arkansas and later 1st lady of the US.

As a loyal democrat, I never realized how thoroughly dishonest the Clintons are until set against a good guy like Obama, who by contrast makes them look even sleazier.

Its time for us to move on. These people have no character.

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AJ / Clearwater FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:31 GMT

I like the answer as well, we should keep out of people's personal business.

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Christin, St. Petersburg, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:01:45 GMT

That was an easy cop out on Chelsea's part. Personally, I view the Lewinsky scandal amoung many of the Clinton scandals which are consistently swept under the rug. Chelsea appears to be a quick study of her parental units.

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Obamasucks — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:01:53 GMT

Only a typical Obama scumball....the individual must go to Obama's church.

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r faye — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:02:46 GMT

Once again, your bias is showing. I notice you used the word 'bitterly'. I saw the clip, nonplussed perhaps, but not bitter. You may as well be psychiatrists because you sure aren't reporters.

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Larry, Virginia Beach Va — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:02:48 GMT

This is the US of A and you can make any comment or response you desired; she made an intelligent or dumb response. “It is not you business” that is legit! A human chooses their own destiny in life. Clinton choosed Lewinsky to be a part of his sex life, more power to him.

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Carol — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:05:35 GMT

People are sick and pathetic, Chelsea.. you said the right thing. By the way, you hypocrites... did anyone question JFK's family with this much venom? or any other President, for that matter, for something that is not POLITICAL! People are such idiots if you think it never happened to any other President. It's their POLITICS that actually matter - anything else is between them, God, and their Spouse! Stay out of it!!

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Ron Miller, Washington, D.C. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:07:16 GMT

Well, I think a three star admiral was just fired for lying about a sexual scandal that took place in the 90s. Seems like a high ranking person taking favors from a low ranking person is a crime worthy of dismissal for every Federal employee and Military personnel - except when a president takes favors from a federal intern.

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Selina, Wilmington, DE — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:08:49 GMT

I'm not sure why she's so bitter. It's a valid question. Hillary hasn't proven anything yet. Her husband is campaignin for her spouting nonsense. Sorry sweetie, it's not a personal question. It happened when your parents were in office and H keeps going on and on about her experience. But I guess they should get get special consideration, they are Billary afterall. I thought church was a private matter. I'm confused

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Jim, Okla. City, Ok — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:09:32 GMT

It is everyones business. Excuse me but I beleive she is running for the presidency on the USA. The only reason she has stayed with her scandalious husband is to get the democratic party to buy her way into politics where she is today. I feel sorry for Chelsea to be raised into such a corrupt and immoral family. She has lied for over 20 years.
Thanks

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9th step — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:10:31 GMT

You people that think it is public business asking a daughter about her father's infidelity need to get honest. If you don't like the Clintons fine, but just say so up front. You have no class nor taste to ask a daughter such a question. I wonder how your imagination even dreamt up the question, “How does your father’s infidelity affect your mother’s creditability.” Let’s talk apples and organs.

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The Outlander — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:12:30 GMT

Chelsea Clinton was asked a valid question and to answer as she did demonstrates what sort of person she really is. She is just like her mother.

A bitch. A no-class white trash bitch.

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florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:13:27 GMT

Like Mother .. Like daughter...
Old same type of comments.
Now Hilary is bent on saying that people keep instigating her to press on with the election, she's forgeting that It was her desire to become a good president like Obama is going to be, people who instigate her wants their part of share and is ready to spoil show for Obama

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patty, sd — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:14:26 GMT

It is definitely my business to know. The incident happened in the oval office and the woman who has chosen to stay the liar's wife is also a liar. So, Chelsea, the 28 year old mama's baby, if you cant answer a simple question then stay home or just lie like your parents do.

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John Williams — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:14:46 GMT

Note to Chelsea: If you had not been out campaigning for your Mom to be President of the United States chances are you wouldn't have to answer any questions about your parents. You'd be just another kid of a screwed up marriage whose dad horsed around and everyone in town knew about it...but then come to think about it, you would get that question wouldn't you? The difference is when you're that "average" kid you can say "that's none of your business", but as former first daughter, your parents' business is the public's business. And as for your Mom "misspeaking" about Bosnia, where I'm from that's called being caught in a lie.

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Gerald Stephens Jr., Hoover, AL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:15:58 GMT

What I wonder: why, in such topics as this, are always compelled to take sides--e.g. either the guy is a worm or Chelsea's a wimp. (Is this the result of some unflushable Hellenistic dualism?) Let's try on this possibility: 1) The guy has every right to ask that question, AND 2) Chelsea has every right to tell him to shut the bleep up. Issue finished. Let's move on.

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arlene Drobish dover de — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:16:39 GMT

the person that posted "it is our business" is a idiot.
Chelsea was a kid during that horrible time and watched her parents go through the most humiliating time.
Why is it her business????? It is not her buisness you Moron.

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Celeste, Birmingham, Alabama — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:18:51 GMT

People are really tired of Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton. The Clintons' think that we owe them something. The only experience Hillary has is being married to Bill for 35 years, that's the experience she is talking about: Foreign policy-Flowers, Jones and Lewinsky; Domestic issues: adultrous husband (SEVERAL TIMES). Anywho, ask yourself, do I really want a president who can't address or speak against her own husband's sexual escapades with other women? I'm just saying

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Mark — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:19:14 GMT

The question had to do with her mom declaring it was all about a "vast right wing conspiracy"...that's where the credibility issue comes in to play. The question wasn't about the scandal itself. In a typically Clinton fashion, Chelsea dodged the real question.

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Elizabeth, Raleigh NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:19:46 GMT

LARRY, Union KY:
"Mr. Obama's reason to not leave his church is a private matter and none of our business..."
OHMIGOSH, you've got to be kidding!!! We don't need to know he's a diligent follower of an intense racist?? Our president??

Yowza, talk about special needs....

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Jim, New Hampshire — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:19:56 GMT

I don't understand the question. Can someone explain to me what kinds of answer(s) were expected?

Guys/Gals: this country has enough problems going into the 21 Century without delving into Bill's marital affairs. Let's move on.

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K Hornbaker L Gwynedd Pa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:20:02 GMT

Ms. Clinton is one classy lady! She handled that totally crazy question beautifully. Her parents must be proud!

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Dee, St. Louis, MO — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:20:40 GMT

She's not a baby anymore. If she wants to get in the political mix, then she should be subject to the same questions that any other surrogate is subject too. If they want to protect her daughter, then get her off the trail.

Personally, I would not send my kid out there if I had such a sordid past. I would be embarrassed for her.

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larryg, Cincinnati,Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:21:15 GMT

Many women 'stand by there man', so why is it seen as a failing for Hillary? Relative to the question, I think Chelsea should have answered it calmly and with confidence. It is a legitimate question as it goes to the charachter of Hillary and standing by a life long partner during a difficult period says much about a person. Plus, why didn't anyone ask about the 'sniper' incident? After all, Chelsea was there.

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Chris, Roaring River, NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:21:42 GMT

Monica's ex boyfriends wife for president! LOL

Actually, it is a valad question. Did it hurt her rep. I think so. Had she had any moral fortitude, she would have left him in a nanosecond. As it was her lust for power kept her there. Or so it seems to me...

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William — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:21:59 GMT

I don't think that the question was "politically correct" however this is the issue. You can't have it both ways-- if Chelsea is on the campaign trail trying to get you votes then she is up for questions. She has become part of the political machine and thus must be treated as such.

I really support kids in the White House or of politicians NOT being included in the mess. However, when you give them a mike and a schedule with sound bytes and a speech they BECOME viable and vulnerable campaign members.

Finally, Chelsea is NOT a child. The question was on credibility of the candidate that she is representing. Well, if the voter has the question then answer it.... it is our business actually her credibility is an issue not how Chelsea dealt with her father's affair.

Finally, it is time for us to move on...to get to the issues and to we must stop the dog fight among the dems or we will lose the chance of the Whitehouse. Certainly Hilliary knows that she cannot win baring some ridiculous act ..... She should and must bow out or the dem party needs to assure that she will never be in any leadership role and challenge her seat in Congress. This is ridiculous and the only winner is John McCain.

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Loretta — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:21:59 GMT

Chelsea should have said that is "GROWN FOLKS BUSINESS"

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Independent Voter, Dayton, OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:22:09 GMT

This primary is making me sick. Anyone doubt the Clintons will do anything, say anything to get in office? Clinton stated three separate times she was landing in Bosnia under fire. It is about time the press did their job and found the REAL story about that. For the past year, we have heard about her experience.

Let me ask you this also because it brings up character of our former President. That man allowed his wife to go on live TV (Today show) and state the reports of the affair with Monica) were an absolute lie and the story was a right wing conspiracy. Would you let the woman you claim to LOVE go on live TV and LIE to the American people? I think that says exactly the character the Clintons have. DO anything SAY anything!!

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Ol' Lefty, Maryland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:22:27 GMT

I support Obama, and have had my opinion of the Clintons shredded during this campaign, but I think that student was way out of line, and Chelsea had the correct response.

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Robert McKenzie — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:23:06 GMT

I think the clintons should start playing (ID LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING IN PERFECT HARMONY)by the seekers on their capain trail.liston to the words

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leo b. yoncalla or — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:23:31 GMT

I feel it was an approiate question, but a better question would have been about her part in the Whitewater S&L scandal, or what she learned during the summer in college when she worked for a lawyer who was a member of the Communist party of America....
Google it sometime.

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Hanging on to morals and respect — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:24:03 GMT

Well, there certainly are those who think they are privvy to everybody's business aren't there? When all these naysayers can say that they live perfect lives and have no qualms sharing with the world, then I'll say "she should have answered the question". Morals in this country have hit rock bottom and respect for others has all but disappeared in younger generations. I'd like to know how long the naysayers have been married and how they've weathered the ups and downs. I'd be willing to bet those pushing for answers are the pots calling the kettle black. I applaud Chelsea for her answer, she has no responsibility to answer that question whatsoever. You Go Girl!

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lupe sanchez milpitas ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:24:52 GMT

He's a man...and most men have dirt laundry..his wife is the one who should judge him not the public...besides it was all a set up by Monica ...she made a bundle off that scandle..how would you feel if everybody got into you business..I bet all I have that all of you would not like it one bit...

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John Alexander,PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:25:05 GMT

Stupid question from a stupid college student.
This would never had been an issue but Ken Starr went on a fishing trip to find anything bad about the Clintons when the original Whitewater investigation went no where, after spending 60 million taxpayer dollars all he could find was that Bill made some personal mistakes and now it is a national joke repeated daily by people and the media.
Hating Hillary seems like a national pastime, stones and glass houses should be mentioned. How many on this thread are totally honest and never cheated?
How many of you could stand an open investigation on your whole life?
If the stained blue dress is on your mind then you are still stuck in the gutter and attacking Chelsea for not answering this most personal question shows you as childish and ignorant.

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Jake Halsted, Oakland California — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:25:12 GMT

I find it amazing how Republicans LOVE LOVE LOVE to belabor this point. It's a later...and they STILL can't get enough of it. I wonder how John McCain's family feels about his affair with Vicki Iseman? Now THAT is current news!

I would do Chelsea any day of the week

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Case — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:25:32 GMT

Chelsea Clinton can't have it both ways. Was the question a bit tacky? Yes. However, you are no longer off limits. You are part of the campaign. It is not like before when you were apolitcal. Chelsea has chosen to be part of the campaign and with that comes questions she won't always like. Heck, she won't even answer questions from elementary students that she doesn't like. Chelsea you are good person, but please you chose to be in the fray.

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John Weston, Cleveland, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:25:37 GMT

Good Job Chelsea---it is morons like that that support Obama with no knowledge about our political system. The guy probably did not even know where to vote on election day.

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Carmen Archambault — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:27:02 GMT

Does Chelsea Clinton think its legitimate for her mother to question Obama staying with his church? Why is that any of her mother's business to comment on? The Clintons dish it out but whine when their crap gets called attention to.

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Democrat in CT — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:27:36 GMT

I am adding one more comment to my previous one regarding "DL"'s comment comparing Chelsea Clinton to Caroline Kennedy. The commonality between the two is something that no one thinks about. They were BOTH children living in the white house while their father carried on affairs.

JFK, who incidently was chosen at the Democratic National Convention for lack of enough delegates to be the presumed nominee, was known to have numerous affairs, the most known being with Marilyn Monroe, who also had an affair with his brother Bobby. People remember JFK with great affection and no one blames him, his wife, or his children for his infidelity. They remember that he was a great President who accomplished much.

The only difference between him and Bill Clinton is he didn't serve the country at a time where the media was so involved in the personal lives of the Presidents, when the media were more respectful of the personal lives of politicians, and had a hands-off policy when it came to what they did in their personal life. At that time, people were more interested in what kind of job they were doing as President, and JFK did a great job. His wife was probably aware of his affairs, and was respected because she stood by him. LBJ was notorious for his affairs in the white house, and even had a special warning button in the oval office to warn him when his wife was coming, but no one talked about it or faulted him either. Certainly no one thought less of Lady Bird Johnson for staying with him despite his infidelity. At that time, their personal life remained personal, and their infidelities were between them and their wives, not a public spectacle.

It was clear from the time that President Clinton took office, that many people were threatened by his charisma and likeability, and from the time he was in office spent hours and millions of dollars trying to discredit him. There is no question that his moral compass was way off, and it is unfortunate that so much of his time was spent trying to defend his personal life for things ignored when JFK or LBJ were in office. Despite this and all of the controversy surrounding his personal life, he did a great job as President, and no one can say that the country wasn't better off then than it is now. The economy was in great shape and life was good for the american people. It is amazing that he was able to pull that off despite the constant distractions from other polititions and the press. I agree that what he did was a terrible thing to do to his family, just as it was to the Kennedy family, and the family of LBJ, but like the others, it should have been between him and his wife, and should have had no bearing as to his Presidency, just as it didn't with JFK or LBJ. Hopefully history will be as kind to President Clinton as it was to JFK and LBJ, despite their common personal behavior.

To presume that Hillary was aware of these trysts or somehow endorsed them because she was present in the White House at the time they occurred, is just plain ignorant. The White House is a big place, and all of these things went on with the other presidencies as well, and doesn't meen that Jackie Kennedy or Lady Bird were aware and somehow responsible for their husband's actions!

Caroline Kennedy has had many more years to deal with the past and also the memories of her father in the public eye have erased the bad choices made in his personal life. She was also much younger at the time and was probably shielded from it. It's not such a raw memory as it is for Chelsea Clinton, who is human and within her rights to not answer personal questions, which have nothing to do with her mother's candidacy, although it is constantly being dragged into it.

Let's get back to the real issues, instead of wasting time on petty personal issues. Usually when attention is drawn to these things, it's because they have nothing else to go on. Hopefully this will get published as other comments that I have sent mysteriously get edited by people obviously biased for Obama.

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Cape Coral, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:28:27 GMT

Wow, no class at all. Someone was just trying to score some points with their buddies.

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The truth hurts — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:28:40 GMT

Ask her again!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

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Evelyn, Salem, Oregon — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:28:45 GMT

If the question had been about hillary's feelings the answer might have been appropriate. But it was not There for the touchy caustic reply was not apropriate for a "mature" person representing a U.S. Senator who is campaining to be President of the U.S.

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l. young, Still battered in New Orleans — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:28:51 GMT

Chelsea is not a child. She is not selling soap. She is on the CAMPAIGN TRAIL so why all the kid gloves? If she is not to be asked any 'tough' questions, then why is she parading around hoping to be the daughter of a mother and father who were both presidents of the United States? ANYONE BUT ANOTHER CLINTON IN THE WHITE HOUSE! They have traveled the world once, on tax payer's money. They want another chance at AIR FORCE ONE

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john doe — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:29:37 GMT

chelsea is product of typical politician's daughter and spin docter

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J. S., FLorida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:29:42 GMT

If I was Chelsea I would have probably answer the question, but I agree with her it is nobodies business.

What happen in their family life so many years ago has nothing to do with Hillary's campaing today.

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Kevin Houston, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:29:54 GMT

I'm a fervent Obama supporter and let me say that this student was completely out of line and deserved a good punch in the mouth.

Asking a daughter about her father's affair sad and pathetic and this guy was just hoping to get 15 seconds of fame.

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Mayoman — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT

If she is campaigning, then she is fair game and with her parents greed for power she will face the same question when she runs for office

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Davis, Midlothian, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Chelsea should not be out there, PERIOD. The Clintons had to know eventually she'd get a few CHOICE questions thrown at her. If she couldn't answer them, she should have stayed home. HOWEVER, I do think it is in poor taste for anyone to ask questions about the Lewinsky scandal. Don't ask questions, just vote Obama.

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The truth hurts — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:30:35 GMT

Ask her again, ask her again!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Maureen, Hoboken, New Jersey — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:30:43 GMT

Chelsea is 28 years old and is actively campaigning for her mother. It was a fair question and a nasty answer. If the Clintons want to protect her keep her off the campaign trail.

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Sarah, Washington, DC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:30:52 GMT

It is not a personal question at all! It is totally legitimate. The fact that (a) Chelsea doesn't see that and (b) takes personal offense to it shows that she can't handle the campaign trail and shouldn't be on it. I'm sick of the Clinton campaign expecting everyone to treat Chelsea with kid gloves, while still allowing her a public platform to stump for her mother. If she's a public figure (which she has made herself by campaigning), she has to expect and accept questions like this. This whole Chelsea double standard of "I can say whatever I want about my mom, but you aren't allowed to ask me anything at all" has gotten ridiculous. Then again, this is the Clinton campaign we are talking about...

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Bob, Indianapolis, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:31:25 GMT

How could Hillary's credibility be hurt - she doesn't have any!

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Marlin, MN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:32:02 GMT

The question was about Hillary's credibility - I think it deserved an answer, unless there is no good answer...

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Lula Ford — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:32:17 GMT

Chelsa can not be held for the sins of her Father, it doesn't matter how old she is. I think Hillary has done a great job of holding her family together and this is their personal life. Divorces are a dime a dozen. Chelsa handle as a daughter that loves both her parents. The Young man that asked the question should have been shown on camera. Chelsa keep up the good Work, and love both your parents.

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Jack — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:32:19 GMT

Public place, public forum. A question about the character of a candidate is fair game. If the daughter does not want to face the possibility of confronting questions like this, she should take her campaign treck to grade school.

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Mary D. Mannsville, KY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:32:41 GMT

The question was "if her mother's Creditibility had been hurt during the Monica Lewinsky scandal". That is the business of EVERY voter!

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David Garvin, Keego Harbor, Michigan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:08 GMT

It was a legitimate question, and she knows the answer: YES. Instead of showing some class, she simply dodged the question and resorted to condescension.

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Jay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:08 GMT

Chelsea, you should have said "no" and moved on to the next question. Our president is our business and what happens in the White House is our business because it is our home. We elect the president of this country and every aspect of his/her life is our business because we are trusting that person with our nation, rights and freedom. Their personal life, faith, character, truthfulness and trust are vital. Anybody who does not think so is way off base. Chelsea, you are caught in the middle of a very big mess that is not going to go away for sometime yet.

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clair, mi. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:10 GMT

Another Clinton, another question not answered, must run in the family.

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Dave, kenmore, Wash — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:45 GMT

Wow you can really tell the "snarling, goose stepping republicans" in here can't you. It's always the Clintons' fault because Rush says so. Ok Rush said to smile now. GEEZ ditto heads. One brain does not make it ok. Walk away from the drug dealer...You think a drug smuggler is better than someone who had an affair. WOW Republicans are amazing. Go tap your foot in a airport lobby will you

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The Eagle Spirit — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:51 GMT

I am afraid knowing all the dirt my parents had under their brains, I would not put myself under public scrutiny. I would live my life the cleanest way possible and set a good example for others the way it should be. With Chelsia's education she can be a very outstanding young lady. I would stay home and let my parents face their own dirt.

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Jay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:33:57 GMT

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P Townsend, Tampa, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:04 GMT

Asking a question about an ordeal that Sen. Clinton has experienced in her '35 years of experience' is not an unfair question. And what do we get; another unanswered question from a Clinton. Chelsea is campaigning for a Senator and no matter how personal a question feels to her, to us its an issue that needs to be addressed by the campaign team. Evading reality must run in the family bloodline.

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Frank Aragon, Clayton, New Mexico — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:07 GMT

That's right Chelsea, way to go. Hillary wants to works for the people nothing else. We all have personal lives. As Christians we are supposed to forgive and forget. "Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone".

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Vicki, Miles, IA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:18 GMT

I was so impressed with the way Chelsea handle herself after that question was asked. As far as I am concerned that should have been said years ago, by the Clintons. Go Chelsea and go Hillary!!!!!!

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Mary Jane, Modesto CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:26 GMT

Chelsea needs to get off her high horse. If your campaigning for a snake, you are gonna take some heat. Obama 08'

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dave — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:28 GMT

Chelsea is just more fodder for our star craved public. The Clintons are nothing but trash, but most people are so Stupid, they can't see the forest for the trees. If people can't figure it out on thier own, maybe we need to offer a class in school on "the wonders of actually thinking on your own".

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BR Smith, Chicago, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:40 GMT

I'm sorry, but the question IS legitimate. I think the Lewinsky episode speaks volumes of how the Clintons handle private/public matters and is a precursor in terms of future events. The student only asked what has been on the rest of our minds since the mid-90s and should be applauded for his willingness to step over that imaginary line in the sand that Hillary established long ago. Bring it on!!!

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mark — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:51 GMT

She has alot to learn from her mother on how to deal with these sort of things. Her mom would have handled it by not taking the question in the first place. Most times you have to submit the questions 5 days in advance and then have them tweeked by a staffer to lets say clean them up. Come on little girl, get with the program!

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ManOutdoors, Wisconsin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:52 GMT

The whole family is messed up. Why anyone could possible even consider voting for her I'll never know. Heck, I'd vote republican for the first time in my life if she gets the nomination. Let's have a woman president, as long as it isn't Clinton.

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Mark, Orlando,Fl. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:34:54 GMT

That whole issue has been asked and answered. Let it be.

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Dave Grubbs Pittsburgh, Pa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:35:05 GMT

If...just if Clinton does win, it will be very refreshing to see a young class act living in the White House..good for you Chelsea.

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Michael Gelman, Albuquerque — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:35:21 GMT

Way to go, Chelsea!!!
But that is the entire stupid problem-instead of focusing on the issues impacting America-like the Iraq War, environmental devastation, the subprime mortgage mess, etc.-let us ask the relevant questions...That student should have asked her: "And what do you think of Monica's handbag line?"

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L Hargis — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:35:25 GMT

Maybe Bill Clinton should have said it was none of your business before he drug this country through his lies and affairs and the expense of legal proceedings that we the tax payers had to foot the bill for, not any of the Clintons ever repaid the massive costs that Bill and Hillary allowed to be incured due to their lies while they were in office.

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Lis D Abington, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:35:42 GMT

what a bunch of hypocrites! You all blabber about obama staying in jeremiah wright's church and remaining his friend despite the obvious differences between the two, yet you sit here and praise hillary's daughter for being asked just about the same question as obama is constantly asked regarding the jeremiah wright occurence? you people are so shallow. I at least respect obama's honest response to all your ridiculous accusations and questions. Chelsea, on the other hand, behaved as a two year old...but then again, look at her mother.

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SJW, New Jersey — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:35:54 GMT

There's just one problem. When her father went on national television and called a 19 year old kid a liar, he made it the country's business. Hillary Clinton seems to bank on the women's vote, I don't think the question was inappropriate.

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ervin speight — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:00 GMT

that's a question he should ask himself not chelsea
thats her mom and dad no matter what

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Jon, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:08 GMT

I think a better question would be this:
"Chelsea, are you aware that you are about the same age as Monica Lewinski was when your father had his way with her. Does that make you afraid to sleep at night knowing he's in the house?"

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Chuck, KY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:17 GMT

Good for Chelsea. I do not like Hillary at all. However, this was an unfair and irrelevant question.

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Sally — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:29 GMT

Since Hillary is applying for the highest office in America the Lewinsky question is all of our business. The problem with Chelsea Clinton is she has lived in a privledged, sheltered world all her life and has been treated with kid gloves. She is 28 years old and if she plans to be out in the public campaigning for her mom she better learn to take the heat. She was actually rude to the Butler student, just as she was rude to the 9 year old child reporter from Scholastic by refusing to take any questions from her, but patted her on the head and said, "but you're cute". Maybe she is in denial of her father's infidelities or denial of ALL her parents scams and lies. Grow up Chelsea and address the public or go back to being a smiling, nodding bimbo standing behind Hillary during the rest of this dragged out campaign nightmare.

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Barb, Danville, Pa. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:34 GMT

The only reason Monica saved that dress was to impeach the president and anyone who believes that the Republicans didn't set him up is crazy. Who keeps a dress with sperm on it unless you're using it for evidence?
The Republicans can't run on the issues or the wonderful things they've done for our country because there aren't any-they've divided the country and even though the people they are supposed to represent don't agree with the war-Cheney says So? Whose country is it anyway?
Has anyone asked Bush's idiot daughters about their father's DUI or what he did in the war? How about all his business failings? How about the coke he did in college? None of that is talked about but some stupid Republican student asked about Monica. Politics right back in the toilet. It's very sad state for what we call a democracy.

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Terry, Dayton, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:55 GMT

Way to ditch the question Hillary, I mean Chelsea. Can't tell the difference. Like mother, like daughter. Great question, poor response.

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Amanda C., Atlanta, GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:57 GMT

Why isn't it our business? That's an extremely reasonable and valid question to ask. I don't see what's so personal about it. I wish the Clintons would be more up front about everything. If Chelsea is going to be out in public speaking on behalf of her mother's campaign, she will even have to address questions about her own thoughts on events, if asked. The question was about an event in American politcal history that almost led to impeaching a President. That's damn important! No one asked her about boxers or briefs. Good grief!

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:36:59 GMT

Bill and Billary are both scum bags. If Godzillary is ever president i am moving to canada. or mexico. its warmer. and i like pina coladas.

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Richard — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:04 GMT

As much as I don't like Hillary's politics, her daughter is right. It is no of our business. That was between Bill and Hillary and their family. Hillary saw it fit to be forgiving, so that's the end of it for me. Let's talk about how we are going to get people working again and stop the $12 billion a month bleeding to Iraq.

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Dale, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:10 GMT

By asking this question assumes that Hillary had some credibility to begin with; which she does not. A better question for Hillary is: How are you protect our country and watch out for it when you can't protect young women from her husband when they're in the same building (White House)? I would love to see someone in the press ask that question.
I would have respect for her if she had put him out when he was caught in the affair and lied to the American public.

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J Richardson — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:12 GMT

the question was "ok"-in a sleazy bar or a highschool locker room-the punk was obviously trying to embarrass Chelsea and instead had to crawl back under his rock-Thank you Chelsea for showing your class.

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MAC, Kansas City, Mo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:14 GMT

Brilliant question. She just couldn't think of a "political" response fast enough. If she wants to help her mom's campaign, then she should have to answer questions like that.

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J Albert, Boise, Idaho — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:33 GMT

Non of our buisness? Whats non of our buisness? A presidential canidates credibility or the fact that a governement employee (pres clinton) had a sexual relationship with a government intern, then lied about it under oath?

Chelsea......it is completely our buisness. Your snappy remarks about the incident are somewhat telling. It makes you seem naive or sheltered even....kind of odd.

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Paul, Denton — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:37:36 GMT

i had two questions i wanted to ask chelsea when she came to university of north texas. first i wanted to know what it was like to have an akward phase that lasted 20 years, and second whether or not windex was gonna contact her mother to be their spokesperson when she loses the nomination to obama.

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Marietta Ga — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:38:42 GMT

Donna, the same way Obama let his childre listen to rev wright for all that time.. Get a grip.

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Sarah Woodland Hills CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:37 GMT

Chelsea is a class act, just like her mother. Hillary Clinton has had to take alot more heat, questioning than Obama in this whole campaign, so unfair, since Obama is the least qualified candidate in this race. It is good to see Chelsea able to shut an absolute loser up like that student who asked such an inappropriate and unrelated question...just to get a rise out of her. The male student is the loser here!

Go Hillary!!!!

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john doe seatle washington — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:44 GMT

HELLO it was MR CLINTON who bought the hummer not the MRS. Good girl Chelsea

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Jack — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:49 GMT

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Marg Law, Jackson NJ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:52 GMT

First of all isnt it amusing that Monica Lewinsky event is so low key, she would be good fodder for Obama camp to interview and get her opinion of Hil for pres...something is up with that......
second of all if Hilary's excuse was she was tired when she told the Bosnia tale, wonder what would happen if she answered the phone at 3am!!!!

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Karina, Lexington KY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:53 GMT

How sad the guy spend tons of time and money in a university so he can ask stupid questions!
And then the Obama people think he is God! - Very sad country!!!! No wonder we are hated all over the world...

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June L. Cassidy, Sarasota, Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:53 GMT

It is time for the media to recognize that if politicians use their children to campaign for them, the children should not be afforded restrictions of questions or privacy. When thse children campaign, they have entered the political arena. The question asked concerning her mother's credibility in the Monica Lewinsky disgrace of lies by both parents reflects her parents' character and honesty. It does not matter if she has visited a thousand campuses, the impeachment was the citizens business! Her answer was arrogant. Perhaps someone will ask if there was monetary gain for her parents' when granting pardons -- every question is legitimate if she chooses to enter public life and campaign!

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Ruben — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:53 GMT

Why does being a public figure allow people to know every emotion that was felt, every pain the family suffered. If this man is a college student and this was his way of getting attention, it was stupid. he belongs on Jay Leno's "jay walker allstars"

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Texas (formerly from Arkansas) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:53 GMT

Wow! What a family with NO morals and values. Answer the question ... it is a good questions and should be addressed ... so many lies this family has!

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bob — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:57 GMT

What is more interesting in all this is what does she know about Global Warming, Bosnia or anything else. If she wanted the guy to shut up, perhaps she should shut up.

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brian dines, ramstein, Germany — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:58 GMT

What's missing from this news account, naturally, is the tone the question was delivered with. If the question was asked in a mocking Fox News tone then the question meant to embarrass her -- and shame on that student. But if the question was asked with sincerity, then it's a legitimate question being asked of a Clinton campaign operative and is thus fair game. Either way, I liked her response.

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Eric, Rochester, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:21 GMT

You people are fools. He asked about credibility. Has her credibility been hurt because of that scandal? I don't think so. She stood next to her husband and worked it out. But none of our business? HER CREDIBILITY IS 100% OUR BUSINESS! People saying that she put him in his place are ignorant.

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Denny Woodward, Iowa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:27 GMT

I don't think it really matters anymore. With this Bosnia fairy tale coming to light. Stick a fork in Her - She's done!

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Mike Davis Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:33 GMT

Chelsea can feel that way, but the question is legit. It goes to the character of her mother who is seeking to be the next POTUS. Chelsea is a poised and well adjusted young woman, despite the job the Clintons did as parents. It would not surprise me that the question was a natural plant that would attract the attention it has, in order to move the spot light from Hillary's lies about her demeanor under sniper fire, which never took place. I wonder what the answer would be to a question about her mother's ability to recall an incident that she had taken her young daughter on a trip where snipers were shooting at the two of them? Is that none of our business either. If you are in the limelight, then you have to live with the heat generated by the spot light.

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Jorge Valcarcel, Boston, Massachusetts — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:39 GMT

I can't believe that there are still some Americans who care so much about this smutt. Asking a young woman to comment on her parents' issues is just ridiculous. As for Mrs. Clinton's credibility, I'd like to know where she stands on the economy, the war, social justice, etc. Her family concerns are not my concerns. Come on America - GROW UP!

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Federico, Lawrenceville, New Jersey — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:40 GMT

Come on Chelsea; grow up! You want mommie to be president to tell us how to live, etc. You "have chosen" to be out in the spotlight campaigning for her. There is a definite credibility issue as regards mommie. The question as to her credibilty as respects the Monica situation is as valid as mommie ranting about Obama's wacky preacher. IF, you can't take it......then quit stumping for mommie. Remember, Chelsea, daddy lied to a grand jury, while under oath......and mommie "stuck by him", so the issue of her "credibility" is very pertinent. Especially, given her latest "misspeaking" about her "being under fire" in Bosnia. Or aren't we supposed to talk about that, either?

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Suellen Spicknell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:43 GMT

I think he told them what she should have.
It was not Hillary who was screwing around.
Some things are best not asked. The media brings all kinds of problems into everything. Need they shut up for awhile.

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Lula Ford — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:43 GMT

Chelsa was right, She loves her parents. Most of these are from Obama's supports and are attachs that he said would be print in this. What about the 17 years ties of Obama to Tony Rezko are mor troubling with him being on trail.

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Suzanne — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:49 GMT

Personally I think Hillary can't take care of her own private business at home how is she going to run a country if she can't even teach her family values including her husband and she is money and power hungry. As for Obama yeah with all his reverend is spouting the only change change change I see is more racism. They call white people racist but if we dare have a WET channel like they have BET we are racist but they are not. My children dont get special loans or assistance from the welfare department because they are white and NO I am not prejudice, I dated a black man but I am sick and tired of black people saying we are racist but they want everything handed to them on a silver plate because they relatives were mistreated years ago...what about the way jewish people were mistreated years ago, should their kids get loans for education etc cause their jewish and no I am not jewish either. I personally am sick of hearing about obama and Hillary like they are the only one's running for this election. I will vote just to vote against both of them. Hillary doesnt deserve to be president and obama is to young and inexperienced..and I know others that feel the same way, not to mention how dare obama's wife say she wasnt proud to be american till now, why because her husband is running for president only NOW she is proud to be american. Then go somewhere else if you dont like america. How can you vote for someone thats wife admitted to not being proud to be american. I wouldnt want someone in the white house that is only proud to be there because they have upper class now. Geez Whats wrong with you people. As for clintons daughter being asked such a personal question and having to handle it. Its her fathers fault so YES please put his family back in the white house NOT

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E Opperman, Chesapeake, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:49 GMT

I believe the question was about credibility not what transpired in that shameful episode in our history. Good on that Student for asking the hard questions. The young people in America need not be afraid to think independently and not be robots programed to follow the company line.

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Bob Narvaez — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:10 GMT

An example of a shelter child raised by politicians. Do not answer salient questions relatibve to politics, give the answer the uninformed masses wish to hear. On thing that see was not taught, all aspects of a politicians life are the "business" of the served public!

While Dad disgraced the White House and the Presidency, he refused to step down after impreachment and Mom continues as first lady and now strives for the Presidency with embellished stories about her previous political service.

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taf, bridgeport, conn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:11 GMT

Let's cool our tempers and step back to review. At a political rally and questions are solicited. You get one thrown from left field. Instead of taking a "political" stance like, "interesting question sir, my mother has been thoroughly vetted and can handle any situation", we got the apparently typical Clinton retort, "none of your business". Off to a bad start Chelsea. Don't think of a political career!

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Julie, Greensboro, NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:12 GMT

Why would Bill's affair with Monica hurt his wife's credibility? Chelsea should have ignored the question.

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Linda, Scottsburg, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:20 GMT

Chelsea's answer should have been, "My mother and I had forgiven my father and that part of our lives behind us. All those of this country who espouse Christian principles do the same." While on earth, Christ forgive many who did similar things. Leave to HIM to do the judging.

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H. Bedlowe — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:33 GMT

Some thoughts:

It is curious and somewhat amusing to read from Clinton supporters who accuse Obama supporters of being in a "cult." Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...no pun intended. After all, we've only known Obama a short while, but Clinton followers have had years and years of lies exposed yet they still live in what many people believe to be a cult-like delusion.

While it was a "bottom feeding" question, it was indeed legitimate. Trust counts. Character counts. They always did and always will. Fact: Bill Clinton lied in front of every American. Fact: He lied under oath about it too. Fact: Hillary, a LAWYER, stood by him. Opinion: He should have said, "Yeah, this chunky babe snarled me, so what?" from the git-go. Fact: But because he didn't have the cajones to own up to it and accept the consequences, he will always be remembered by many Americans for that. Opinion: And Hillary, like all spouses (even the ones that refuse to bake cookies!) could have stepped in early on and course corrected him before the proverbial stuff hit the fan and ruined an above average presidential legacy.

Confidence is good, but arrogance destroys. So far I think Obama has confidence and vision, while Clinton has arrogance and blind ambition. The response to the bottom feeding question was arrogant and a lost opportunity for a young voice to settle the issue. Instead, Chelsea chose to behave in a knee-jerk, defensive way that to many people showed the true colors of the Clintons and their mindset.

But before the shrill choir refrains "Obama zombie!" I'm a liberatarian who's not happy with either major party and am still sitting on the fence. It's just good American sport to watch the brawl!

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pcharles, Memphis, TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:40 GMT

Hillary stayed with Bill to hopefully ride his coattails to her own presidency. Power hungry people have only one virtue, the continous hunt for more power.

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Beth Miller — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:45 GMT

I am a die hard republican and my vote will go to John McCain, BUT I applaud Chelsea and her answer to a question that is NONE of anyone's business.
And as far as Hillary goes, she's the best democrat via for the nomination. Just my opinion as a republican!
Congratulations Chelsea! Good going!

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Bea Gillians, Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:41:55 GMT

I thought that was interesting. My question is, how is she going to make sure it doesn't happen if she gets in the white house, she can't control him.

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Nick Yioves, New York NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:42:06 GMT

It's none of our business if a presedential candidate lacks credibility or character? Huh?

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Kay, Indianapolis IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:42:26 GMT

Well I believe it is our business Chelsea and if you didn't want to be faced with the sort of questions, then you shouldn't be sticking your neck out for your mother or your father. If you're in it enough to be out pushing your parents, then you should be prepared for those types of issues because the fact is HE DID DO IT and IT IS A REFLECTION on your Momma. Do you really think you were going to get ONLY good questions?

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arthur walls, ms — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:42:31 GMT

How is this not our business. I am amazed at the "fairy tale" and revisionist history on the Clinton years. The Clinton tainted the white house with all of there scandals. If Hillary is elected, Bill will get involved in another skirt scandal. It's time for change. ABC - Any Body but Clinton.

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WALT EROSH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:42:46 GMT

LIKE MANY OTHER VETERANS WHO WERE THE SUBJECT OF ENEMY FIRE, I RESENT HILLARY MISSPEAKING,USUALLY CALLED LYING,ABOUT HER WAR ZONE BATTLE EXPERIENCES. HOW CAN ANYONE TRUST HER? HER WHOLE HISTORY IS ONE OF "MISSPEAKING".

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Mike, Watertown, CT — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:42:49 GMT

Are you all that dumb? The reason I ask is this who cares what Bill did. Every single president did it at one point or another. Rmember JFK he had a open affair with ms. Monroe.
She did a good job shuting that kid up.

I mean if the worse that Bill did was get a BJ in the whitehouse WHO cares. really nice class of those people bringing that up all the time.
I see the republicans have done so much better the past 8 years. 5 year war 4000 dead US men and women NICE JOB republicans

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M.C. , Dallas, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:43:03 GMT

Why is it that so many public figures hate for us to know about their lives? What happened with Monica Lewinsky was certainly a public matter considering the fact that it happened in the White House, and a public servant (Senator Clinton) should be able to stand up to questions about it. Besides, how tough of a question is that, really? Is her credibility damaged? Really, now, it's not like the student asked if she slept with someone else to retaliate or something. What a baby. Chelsea, if you can't take tough questions or criticism then you really need to stay out of the public eye.

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Jerome, Alexandria, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:43:18 GMT

I am not a Hillary fan, but I think the question asked was inappropriate and Chelsea handled it with diginity. Good answer, Chelsea!! Now only, if her mother could have handled the Rev. Wright question with as much class as Chelsea.

Let get with the issues of the election and what Ms. Clinton and Mr. Obama going to do for the American people instead of all this tabloid reporting!

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Susan, Atlanta — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:43:25 GMT

Chelsea showed incredible poise but the question was fair, in the forum it was asked. A sexually-inappropriate series of events happened, IN THE WORKPLACE, between a subordinate and a higher ranking 'executive.' We tend to forget that. In any corporation in American, this would have been grounds for termination of the 'executive' regardless of whether consensual or not. Chelsea is publicly campaigning for her mom, she is an adult, and the question was legit, albeit painful for Chelsea I am sure. For me, the answer could have been, "No. My mother is a strong, resilient woman." It is our business, and I do feel compassion for Chelsea, the daughter and her mom for what Bill put them through. Chelsea is not a child who was ambushed and asked painful questions at her weekend soccer game, she is an adult, publicly campaigning. Fair game.

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Sara — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:43:25 GMT

Of course it's public business Chelsea! Did you forget Bill Clinton was messing around in the "people's house" on taxpayer paid time! What an arrogant naive young woman you are. Enough with the Clintons, this country needs real change. I am a Republican voting for Obama, but would NEVER vote for the Clintons.

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Pete, Mobile, Alabama — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:43:59 GMT

What the President does on my time is my business. So how the family is affected is my business. The question is valid. She put herself out there for public viewing, so it is ok to ask question's that help us to make decisions about public officials.

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Sarah Davis — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:04 GMT

but that was a good question and that is one reasdon she would never in a million years get my vote and i do hope i am not alone. Her and bill have been married along time and obviously he has had many affairs. It is either she just looked away because she did not want to deal with it or she was so caught up in herself she did not know it was happening. As commander in chief that is not a good trait to deal with only what you want to deal with. This is just as good as a question as asking Obama if he did drugs as a teen, you are right no ones business but the credibily of their character. I would rather though know someone tried pot and decided it was not for them then her ignoring problems with in her family for her gain.

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Sally Owen Harrisburg, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:13 GMT

Hmmmm... Questions about Hillary's credibility are none of his business??? OK, I guess credibility isn't a valid issue for someone running for president???

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Hawj, Saint Paul, MN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:17 GMT

Why wasting your times on the Clintons? They are sooooooooo evil.

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Pete Gruden — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:25 GMT

It's a legitimate question to ask whether Hillary's credibility has been harmed and Chelsea is a public figure making appearances touting her mother. The issue has been raised before by the media, especially that worm Chris Matthews who, in the past, has opined that Hillary would not even be a national candidate if it wasn't for the fact that Bill had a series of affairs.

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J. Frances — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:29 GMT

I am always amazed at the comments on these blogs. No wonder we can't agree on anything as a nation because so many don't really THINK before responding with assinine answers.
Yes, Chelsea is in the public eye. Yes, she should have been prepared for that question sooner or later. It's a no brainer that in politics, dirt gets dug pretty deep and then thrown around for all to get hit. However, the kid didn't have ANY control over what her father did in our VERY public White House which we pay tax dollars to support. Neither did Hillary have any control over Bill's actions. Do you think your husband would NOT have affairs if you just asked him ? Be serious. If it's going to happen, people find ways to cheat. As a woman who has divorced a repeat cheater, it's amazing how stupid people can be when it comes to pooping in their litter box and not covering up the stink. Cheaters are cheaters and they hurt everyone involved when caught. Regardless of who you support in this campaign, it's not fair to give the Jerry Springer versions of past. You can't know how humiliating Hillary had to be to deal with her philandering husband in front of the world. I figure his campaigning for her now is payback for his disgraces throughout the years. Maybe she struck a deal with him to support her in her political aspirations. Regardless, people, PLEASE open your minds and look at the facts before you vote. We can't afford to vote for a candidate based on emotions, sympathies, or "band wagons". I think that pretty much eliminates the top three candidates, but hey, good luck finding someone with billions of dollars to run for office. I have found myself saying that I wish Bill would just go home and watch ESPN or MTV and leave the campaigning to the women. But, Hillary needs to prep her daughter for these moments and continue to make her a strong person. Stop beating a dead horse folks. It's DEAD.

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BC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:34 GMT

For anyone who thinks Chelsea overreacted: I don't think it's sensitive at all. How would you respond if someone asked you about your father's infidelity in front of a crowd? My response would have contained far fewer words, followed by: "Next question?" It's always been a family matter. There are people in the public's eye that can hardly do anything without it being reported on, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily our business. Lewinski didn't hurt Bill or Hillary's credibility, what does hurt their credibility is everytime they "mispeak" on events that they personally attended. If that student wanted to ask a question about Hillary's credibility, he could easily have asked a more current and relevant question about Hillary's recent actions. What he said simply came off as a jab at her family rather than an intelligent question. No one's saying we can't pretend it didn't happen, but to keep dragging your feet in the gutter isn't very smart either is it?

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jerry corpus christi texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:34 GMT

You can tell the obamamites and the reprehensible...they both sound the same anymore...this was an inappropriate question for anyones daughter..or is ok?

to ask you if your daughter pulled some monicas with their boyfriends? The right has claimed for years that bill clinton "ruined" their daughters, yack yack yack so is it true? is your daughter a whore because of bill clinton?

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Mike Davis Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:38 GMT

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W Brown, Antigua — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:42 GMT

It's a real shame that Chelsea refused to answer that question. There is no doubt that being a public figure and campaigning for her mom in the presidential race, that she there are questions which she may find difficut to answer but questions that need to be answered nontheless.

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R. Owens Houston — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:49 GMT

What happened to forgiveness? Bill confessed and asked for forgiveness...Too bad Christians don't remember the Christian message....Forgiveness.
Good for Chelsea! Personal issues need to remain personal.

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B. HILARIO — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:51 GMT

Whatis wrong with the press..The Chelsea Clinton wants coverage for her campaigning efforts but will not talk to the media. I think the media should not cover any of her college visits if she refuse to talk to the media. Oh, and by the way any question if fair when you are a candidate or public figure wanting my vote

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P Ben, Lynchburg, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:52 GMT

The Clinton Family is all in this campaign together. Therefore any one of them who chooses to go out stumping should be able to answer any of these questions. The question was relevant, because there is a question of credibility. Hillary stood by Bill, through his lies and cheating. As a lawyer, she stood by supporting her husband as he was disbarred for lack of ethical behavior and lying to a Grand Jury. Sticking by someone you are married too is needed, but you don't support them in their lies.
Hillary needs to get over her entitlement issues. First lady doesn't have any responsibilities aside from her husband and in that area she failed miserably!

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Rich M, Brooklyn, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:44:55 GMT

If Chelsea is not ready to answer questions she should get off the trail. She is 28 years old not 12, she is a big girl now. Answer the Question Chelsea!

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docinbox — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:20 GMT

Guess that doesn't qualify as a campaign issue. Wasn't that why Chelsea was there in Indiana?

Oh wait - she's been raised by the Clintons. There is no credibility.

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Linda - Chicago — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:43 GMT

I think it was a fair question to ask. She could have just said, I don't know how to answer that or I really don't want to talk about that.

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Sen Packwood, Los Angeles, Ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:46 GMT

Evidently this was not one of the usual scripted prearranged questions the clintonistas are famous for. A better one may have been if she heard any sniper fire while visiting Bosnia.

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Joe Black — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:48 GMT

The question to credibility is extremely important here. Was Monica truly a "vast right wing conspiracy" as Hilary so rapidly spewed out across every network news show? Turns out the conspiracy was in fact her husband's immorality.
Say anything, anytime, anyplace. When caught it is simply misspoken. My daughter is being raised better.

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John — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:55 GMT

I think it was her fathers credibility not mothers.
Her mother had other interests not her men! Get it?

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Mitch, Houston Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:05 GMT

Obama will ruin this country. McCain will sweep 45-49 states in November against him. Wake up Dems!

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Lister, Iron Station, NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:17 GMT

Why must our press bow and scrape to Chelsea Clinton? Why must they turn off the cameras when she arrives on the scene? Is she a child or an adult? Is she a private person or a public figure campainging for her mother? The press seems to be treating her as a spoiled princess of the royal family. Maybe that is what the Clintons have in mind. A dynasty.

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Callie, Cleveland OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:19 GMT

I think I like it showed she had spunk! Watching Chelsea on the campaign trail it has been boring, her presence is monotone. The question I thought was fair, if he would have asked Hillary Clinton.

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Stan , SJ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:20 GMT

Chelsea should have answered that better - not with anger , especially considering her mother is now considered a regular liar - spinning her Foreign affairs experience - now very soon we are going to hear as investigations have started that all her claims are nothing more than mis quotes , misstatements .
So will her Tax returns and all those corruption deals , the way Clinton sold out America after the USS cole incident

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Lynn, Shreveport, LA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:23 GMT

If Bill's credibility wasn't harmed by Monica (remember, no conviction on the impeachment) why should Hillary's? She didn't stand by her man. She stayed with him to retain the power connected with the office and will always move in that direction.

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Theresa, Philadelphia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:25 GMT

It is amazing how the Clintons can throw anything at everyone else but as soon as the truth is thrown back at them - they make every excuse in the book. When Bill took his pants off - he made it everyone's business. They chose to live in the public eye. She could not figure out what Bill was doing in the White House right under her nose - maybe she was to busy dodging the made up sniper fire!!!

The Clintons need to give it up and go home!!!

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alabama — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:26 GMT

i think more people would have been more supportive of her if she had left bill when all that went down. its public knowlegde and they are public figures. its everybody's business, especially since they are running for the presidency.

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TIMM — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:36 GMT

I'D BE EMMBARRESED TO ANSWER THAT TOO,, BUT,,,IT NEEDS TO BE!!

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Wendy, Madison, WI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:40 GMT

Chelsea: The answer you gave, in the tone you gave it reminds me of your Dad wagging his finger at the public while denying any wrong-doing, i.e. lying through his teeth. Whether or not it's our business is virtually irrelevant because we all know it takes two to tango, and he somehow felt justified in calling Monica Lewinsky "that woman", as if he weren't just as much at fault as she. If you can't handle the questions without being snotty, you're not doing your Mother any more good than your Dad recently (or in the past) has. There are more appropriate ways to not answer a question. You've proved the apple doesn't usually fall far from the tree - under fire you get bristling and arrogant. Do we really want this family back in the White House? Hmmm.

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DeeDee — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:42 GMT

She is absolutely right it is no one's business to address her about something that involved her parents. She handled it quite well. Bravo to Chelsea! Shame on all you people with your nasty comments and negativity, just remember what goes around comes around. So everyone who lives in glas house better watch out.

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Natasha, Chicago IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:46 GMT

Perfectly legitmate question. He didn't ask how her mom felt about the affair, how Chelsea felt about the affair, how it affected their family, etc. He asked about how it affected her mom's credibility.

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Joan, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:51 GMT

Chelsea Clinton is a well-educated grown woman - one of great wealth and privilege. She has chosen to campaign for her mother, albeit without pesky media questions.

She's not the poor little girl holding mommy and daddy's hands going to the helicopter on the White House lawn for the Clinton "reconcilliation vacation".

Many Butler students do internships, including myself when I was an undergrad at Butler. Her father, while President, preyed on a young White House intern. And her mother is okay with that. What message does that send to young people? She and her mother both need to be held accountable - not for his despicable actions - but for their complicity in NOT forcing him to accountability. He should have resigned. But then that might have affected her political ambitions.

It's still about Clinton credibility - or lack of it. It's still about Clinton integrity - or lack of it.

O'Bama and Clinton have similar platforms. But for a lot of educated women like myself, Hillary's decision to let Bill get away with preying on an intern is unforgivable.

As for Chelsea, she gave up the right to be handled with kid gloves a long time ago. One MSNBC commentator had it right in his description of how Chelsea is used by her parents - but sadly he lost his job over it.

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definately not a hillbilly fan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:46:52 GMT

Poor kid has to go out and lie about her parents all the time. Hill speaks lies all on her own without having to send her kid out to do it. Shame on Hill and Billary

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GDM, Landisburg, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:10 GMT

For all of you saying how "good" the Clintons were at raising their child - consider the examples set:
1. Cheating on wife.
2. Lying to the United States Citizens.
3. Rape allegations.
4. Allegations related to finanical dealings.
Need I go on? How do you consider that a "good parent"????

As far as all the other comments about the question posed - no one asked Chelsea details about their personal life - he/she asked about the credibility issue - a very legitimate question and one that all Clintons and their supporters wish to sweep under the rug. You are a big girl - Just answer the question as it relates to credibility based on Hillary's flawed response to the entire situation.

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Jeff Y , Bangor ME — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:25 GMT

It was a question that should never have been asked of Chelsea . Bill's in-discretion's are his and his alone to account for , involving family members in question and answer sessions about a father's infidelity is just wrong .
That being said , the Bill and Hillary Clinton duo are a poor example of what American Politics should aspire to . These two have made a lifetime pursuit of shamelessly seeking power at any cost , I'll be quite happy to see the Clinton Dynasty quietly wither away to the basement of history where it belongs . While I am at heart a Republican tried and true , Obama , despite his issues , is a far worthier presidential hopeful . I coulkd actually consider a vote for him , I truly see him wanting to make America a better place for all .

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Redheadeddmbfan, KY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:27 GMT

It may be a legitmate question , but I don't think it was an appropiate question to ask Chelsea. Which is exactly why she gave the answer she did. If you want to ask the question, ask Hilary.

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frank grisi birch run mi — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:29 GMT

well i am sorry but it is our business, it happened in our office

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Buddy Norwalk California — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:33 GMT

It's a shame she has to be asked these questions, but her parent's put her in that predicament. She has no control of her Father or Mothers behavior but has to pay the price for being in the public eye. The question was no out of line or meant to be deemeaning.
As others have said she is in the public eye and her mother is running for public office. Freedom of speech is a right, and she could have very politely said I rather not discuss the past and stick to the issues. She would not have sounded like her mother.

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twocanpete — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:43 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
While it is no doubt a sore subject with her you can really see her sense of entitlement come seething thru. It reminds me of when she told the little first grade girl that she couldn't answer the question as to whether Bill would make a good first husband because she wasn't allowed to talk to the press.

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JC, Boston, MA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:44 GMT

The way the student asked the question, was that of which the answer would have been an OPINION, not fact. The student was looking for her thoughts on the matter. America needs to wake up... If Hillary can't take care of business in her own personal life, how the hell is she going to take care of business regarding 2 billion lives. Just because you vote democrat, or just because you vote republican, and you support your "team", doesn't ment that you do it unconditionally thinking that each parties work is gold. Vote for who is better able and qualified to do the job.

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Colin Fees, Wellesley Ma — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:47:52 GMT

I don't believe that someone else's actions have anything to do with somebody else's credibility. A question like this, is obviously coming from someone who isn't intelligent enough to see the bigger picture. Which is how well are economy was doing when the Clintons were in Office. Chelsea has every right not to get caught up in such foolishness.

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Dan, Harrisburg, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:48:03 GMT

Whatever happened to "no comment"? Guess she'll never follow her parents into politics if she can't keep her emotions under control.

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steve rapp highspire,pa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:48:10 GMT

chelsea carrying on the tradition by side stepping
the question! the acorn does'nt fall far from the tree!

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Michael — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:48:17 GMT

Like hell it's not our business. Her Daddy the Prez, was doing the unthinkable on taxpayer time and lied about it. Her mother told the world that it was a conspriacy and now this taxpayer educated brat tells us it's not our business? This is exactly why I dont trust a Clinton

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Tom, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:48:52 GMT

The question is not inappropriate. Chelsea should have anticipated this question and could have answered it in a more polite manner. Telling us it is none of OUR business tells us to make it OUR business when we vote in the PA primary! What else is none of OUR business?

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H. Clark; Grover Hill,OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:04 GMT

After all she was raised? by the two biggest pathological liars ever. Of course it is our business when Hilarious lied about Bosnia. These people are not democrats they are socialists.

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SteveO,Lebanon,NJ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:14 GMT

I believe that if she is campaigning for her mother, than all questions should be answered. I don't believe she should "stick to the script" here. The American people deserve to her what she really thinks, and not what she thinks we want to hear.
The time for the BS to end is NOW!!!

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Sri R, Mahwah, NJ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:14 GMT

Chelsea - learn to face the heat or stay in YOUR business of stockbrokerage or whatever you do. Whatever the question may be, the public figures or WHO'RE TRYING TO BE PUBLIC FIGURES, have to deal with in a polite way. As someone else quoted, you CHOSE to be in limelight and you ought to face it. A simple NO COMMENT would've been great instead of a NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS attitude. And, what's up with not speaking with reporters?? The youngsters aren't in favor of Hillary and your only existence in this campaign seems to be to appeal to that voter group. Try to do that well.

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John, Houston, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:15 GMT

Her mother is running for president and therefore it is our business.

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Jack Carlson, McPherson, KS — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:28 GMT

I think Chelsea did the right thing. But do they think her mother won't be asked these questions if she gets the nomination? Chelsea shouldn't have to answer for what happen with Bill and Monica.

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C Rai,Enterprise,al. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:30 GMT

Poor Chelsea! She had to take her silver spoon out of her mouth and react like a grown, mature woman. Like "Mommie Dearest", she blew it. She wants us to feel sorry for her. BOO, Hoo!

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Peter — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:43 GMT

chelsea was right.its no one business whot goes on anyone private life.u go girl.lol

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Victoria — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:53 GMT

I think the media should stop cowering to the Clintons and be allowed to treat this woman as a grown up. She is not 12 years old, the question was not about the affair it was about her mother's reputation. They are putting her in the public eye, she choose to do it so she should be treated like all the other people that made the decision to campaign! If they don't want her to be interviewed or asked questions then take her back home!

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Carolyn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:59 GMT

It is our business. How much did those impeachment proceedings cost the taxpayer?

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John Stevens Windermere, Fl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:04 GMT

It most definetely is our business! This is an election and all is fair! Her dad was impeached and the guy wanted to know how this affected her mom's credibility since she seemingly "stood by her man" and denied something she later had to accept as truth. Looks like the apple hasn't fallen too far from the tree. I'm voting McCain.

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Big Daddy, Ionia, Michigan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:08 GMT

I really feel sorry for Chelsea. I can only imagine the embarrassment she will have the rest of her life. Good ole Slick Willie

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susan f — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:10 GMT

since when is Hillary's credibility "not any of our business"?

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Emma Lou — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:20 GMT

Bravo for her!!! We all remember the video of that famous walk to the helicopter when Chelsea was in between her mother and father.
Enough of this nonsense!! When will the media start covering the future ISSUES of the campaign?
Here's one - the meltdown of SS & Medicare and the solution to that problem Washington has conveniently ignored for my earning lifetime! hmmmmm ...

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rob, dallas texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:20 GMT

so goes our government so goes our country so goes the people! Last thing this country needs is the clinton "legacy" in white house

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Kim, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:22 GMT

She should not pick and chose what questions to answer, especially because credibility is an importaunt issue. Same goes for whitewater scandal, tax returns, and identifying doners to Bill's library. Hillary needs to prove she is honest, credible and trustworhy.

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James , Helena Alabama — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:33 GMT

Sorry Chelsea, what your dad and mother do as public officials, paid by me as a tax payer, is my business. What Bill did with Lewinski was not behind "private" bedroom doors, but behind his desk in the oval office. I don't blame you for being uncomfortable with the question, but you open yourself up to anything when you step on the campaign stage. Got to deal with or avoid it, as you did. But the student had every right to ask you any question he wanted. Your cowardly response to the the student sounds alot like your mom. As they say, the apple really does not fall to far from the tree.
Unfortunatly, and of no fault of your own, the applles from the Clinton tree seem to be sour.

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Chris Reynolds, High Point NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:35 GMT

Mother like Daughter. They never answer a direct question. It is our business. I don't want to turn the white house into a whore house for Bill or Hillery. I think the morals of this country will go down the drain if they get back into the White House.

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Kimay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:39 GMT

Chelsea handled it with class and composure. Some of you didnt like her answer. Grow up!!

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Diane from Houston, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:46 GMT

If Chelsea can't take the heat then she needs to stay out of the kitchen!!! It was a fair question given Hillary's record of deceit and habit of misspeaking!!!!!!!

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Twobesure, Atlanta GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:47 GMT

I applaud Chelsea for her response. Anybody that was around and was paying attention to the issue when it was breaking out, would know that during that period Chelsea was a young college student who had to endure the ugliness of that event and we do not know what she had to go through to get where she is now. So If anyone wants an opinion on that matter should do like most of us do, download the transcripts! You go Chelsea! Great response! Don't give'em anything to talk about! Go Hillary!

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Trish ND — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:48 GMT

Are the people in this country so damn miserable that they have to keep bringing up something that happened 15 years ago. The only thing I see here are alot of caty people, save your claws, im guessing you will need them some day if you dont already.

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JD,Houston,TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:50:55 GMT

She's waiting for her Barbara Walters special where she would have been asked that question for sure.

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Ron Brock, Houston, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:00 GMT

I do not understand how Monica Lewinsky could possibly hurt Hillary Clinton's credibility. If she had divorced then President Clinton she would have been critisized for divorcing her husband. It was an unfortunate event and I already know more about the affair than I wanted to. I was not surprised that Bill Clinton's first instinct was to lie about the affair. There are men and women reading this who are having affairs outside of marriage now who are publicly outraged about Clinton's lying and yet if they are confronted today they will do exactly the same thing. We insist on a government of the people, by the people and for the people and yet we are amazed when public officials act exactly like we do. In terms of the question to Chelsea my father told me something that I will never forget. I made the comment one time that "Money can't buy happiness". His reply was, "Your wrong son. Money can certainly buy happiness. Money just can't buy class." He was right.

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bob soudan mn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:03 GMT

this is for all the morons out there that agreed that it was an legitimate question to ask her, my advice to them is, take your head out of your you know where. And why can't I attack these idiots, they are attacking Chelsea.

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Liz Clay, N.Y. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:03 GMT

Chelsea is obviously immature and unaware! Yes, it's the publics business and yes, she is rude and I wouldn't vote for the Clintons now for anything!

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John Deaux, Baton Rouge, LA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:15 GMT

Why not answer the question? Bill got on TV and stated he did not have sex with that woman. The dress said differently. I know my wife will not be attending any First Lady lunches if Hillary wins. How exactly will the duties of First Lady change if Hillary wins? As I see it, 80% of the things that the First Lady does involves meetings completely comprised of women. Bill will be in heaven.

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whatajoketheRIGHT — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:26 GMT

GREAT retort Chelsea

it is no ones business but the Clinton family's. One can almost taste the bile in the air when it comes to the hate the RIGHT have for the Clinton family. If one were to dig thru personal lives, Bush Sr. too had a relationship outside marriage, how come the RIGHT never piped up for that ?? I wonder

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Michele, NE — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:31 GMT

The question was directed to the wrong person. However, she should have answered the question with a quick short NO.
A woman's credibility should not be determined by the decision she made to stay married after her husband had an affair.

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Fae Fargo, ND — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:31 GMT

The people that have no class or common sense on this website is unbelievable. Go home ObamaMites. Hillary for 08 or else we go Republican.

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Don Garrison, Goose Creek, SC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:44 GMT

I'll bet if someone asked wilson from seattle the same question, wilson would also say none of your business. As the children of our parents whom we love i'm sure it's a natural response. Hooray for C. Clinton.

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Yvonne Vesely Wisconsin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:16 GMT

I agree Chelsea should be asked these types of questions. Everything is out there to sift through. let it all hang out I say.

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Jamie — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:23 GMT

The student had every right to ask the question. It was asked in an appropriate fashion and should have been responded to. Just because it was an uncomfortable question to answer does not make it inappropriate. As we all have seen over time, if you want to be a public official, you do need to answer the public questions.

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Theo Achua — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:24 GMT

The Clinton Monica Lewinsky scandal is a Pandora's box. It is best to leave it unopened even if questions are asked about it. But to answer "And I don't think that's any of your business." is the declaration by a political Novice...grow up Chelsea!!!

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Jim, Elgin, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:24 GMT

Chelsea for president... At least she spoke her mind..

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yolanda yvonne — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:34 GMT

Even though the student asked a ridiculous question, that is at this date just simply an issue of opinion, Chelsea should have given a much more mature response. Flippant retorts are just as unnecessary as silly questions.

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Scott, Chicago, Ill. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:48 GMT

We all need to move on from this pointless and silly event. Mrs. Clinton is in a sad situation and so is her daughter. We all know why she stayed with Bill Clinton, for her own political ambitions, not for the love of family and marriage. In the event she does not get the nomination, we will see her filing for divorce a year from now. What will her daughter say then?

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mo, miami — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:49 GMT

So the person who asked the question must ask it this way:
"As a young woman, what would you do if your husband cheated on you several times? divorce or stay and accept the cheating?"
"Would Mrs. Clinton (your mother) accept cheaters(of any kind ie. on their resumes and experience) and let them work for her or run her policies?"

I doubt if Mrs. Clinton will ever go out and talk about her situation with Cheating husband like Obama and pastor.

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stormchaser38 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:52:58 GMT

Welcome to politics, Chelsea

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DW, Mich — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:53:07 GMT

Typical Clinton....avoiding the truth and not answering questions head on...

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Sick of the Clintons, Harrisburg, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:53:23 GMT

Wow, I think its time Chelsea grows up. She needs to give up if she can't handle a question like that and come back with a better response than "it's none of your business." And as a matter of fact it is our business because her daddy made it our business. It may not be a particularly good question but it is our business. So grow up Chelsea, it's not all roses and ice cream sundays in the real world.

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Smith James, waukesha wisconsin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:53:51 GMT

I think the monster comments was right, these people are too dirty to be allowed back to white house, shame on them, sheme on Clintons

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P Knight, Biloxi, Ms. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:53:54 GMT

Stupid question anyway. Why would it hurt Mrs. Clintons credibility? She was the one being cheated on.I think Chelsea gave the right respons.

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Rhonda, Aberdeen UK — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:53:57 GMT

The question was relevant. How can Hilary ever satisfy the American voters if she can't even manage to satisfy her own husband?

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Fla Woman, Miami, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:03 GMT

Tacky question, but some jerk was bound to ask it. "None of your business" was the only answer to give the lowlife who did. Bravo Chelsea. Some of these comments are truly hateful and ugly. It's sad that so many choose to send their poison out to the world via the internet.

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Camille Warring, Beltsville, Maryland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:03 GMT

I can't believe how tacky people can be. What in God's name has that question have to do with Hillary's ability to run for candidate for president. People are so small minded in this country. I have never in my lifetime seen anybody get as "bashed" as Hillary has. Every thing Obama does in the negative column he gets away with and it is hushed over like it never even happened, especially the event with the maniac pastor. The media and the press are so cruel to Hillary and thank God she is a tough woman and so far has withstood all the nasty things they have said about her. Hang in there Hillary, it ain't over until its over!!

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Watching in the USA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:07 GMT

Both campaigns need to come to an agreement on this issue...

If Monica Lewinsky is going to be declared off limits by the Clinton Campaign then Jeremiah Wright needs to be off limits.

If we're going to insist that Jeremiah Wright is an issue then Monica is fair game.

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E Pat Topeka, KS — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:12 GMT

That was classless. That child has nothing to do with what her father did. We have enough issues in this country to worry about. Someone needs to tell me how the Lewinsky affair would impair Hillary's ability to lead this country. That's just messy.

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Sam Gorden, Midway Ga — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:14 GMT

It looks like the mud slinging continues. What ever happened to the campaigns That focused on the real issues? Who has the better solutins not who can sling the most mud. We have real issues facing this country. They need to be addressed. It seems the only person running for President that has real character is John McCain. If the democrats want to win, they had better start showing they want to try to help solve issues

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mike , ontario , oregon — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:25 GMT

I think the better question would have been , " How can she allow her husband to campaign for her knowing that not only did he lie to her and the country regarding his behavior ( personal or not? ) with a 21 year old intern , he lied under oath , committed perjury because of it ".
Hillary AND Bill are both slimey , unable to speak the truth on any subject and would use anyone , ANYONE to get back into the White House..

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J Weber, Minneapolis, MN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:31 GMT

Reading thru these comments has brought one thing home to me. The Democratic pary is self-destructing before our eyes. When the Dems do declare their nominee choice, will all you supporters of the 'opposite' side put away your hate and vote for the party's choice?

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j.readle-denver co — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:39 GMT

The issues here for Hillary are not that of a faithful wife but of one who knew in past this was a game of power for her and Bill. His indecretion with any of a number of women is certainly not the pinnicle decision factor to seperate from a spouse. It is; will this ruin the chance for me to make the next power move. hillary's decision not leave is just that. So women get the romance out of the question!
Hillary could never have made it this far without Bill Clinton cutting a path for her. But she has proven she is made from the same cloth he is. That specifically is a liar- a mis stater of the truth and possibly many other illegal activities you or I can't prove at this time. I am sure Chelsea has seen and is now showing the what she learned as a child.

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meg — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:54:50 GMT

Do you remember how old she was when this happened? any normal parent would probably keep their children out of this, would'nt you? you guys talk about change but is only superficial, a pose, you are worst than the republican attack machine

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ki houston — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:02 GMT

Chris, hbg, PA, i think your post was very thoughtfull , but not being black i can understand that you dont really grasp that oppression is still a problem in this country ,. i also think you should do more reserch on the history of this country . no dout we are better than the 50 , and 60s , but today there are new and different challanges then the past . for example the attempt for racist to clam anytime a black person speaks out on the truths of this country he is racist . hello ! do any of you people own a dictionary . racist is different from wanting to speak out on oppression or even hate . racisim is when one group beleives they are superior . this never comes out of the people some white people call racist. if they did it would probable not draw the attiontion speacking out does, but rather a laugh from those same white people which show real racisim .

by the way i am challaging all white people to do deep resarch on the tusgegee project . this might help you understand why black leaders have to challange this country and goverment on a number of issues. and if you live in the south you probable have a better grasp.

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T. Collings, Rantou, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:04 GMT

Typical Clinton response to something they're not prepared for. Let me see, shouldn't she have starteed crying like her mom? To think 1/2 the Democrats want a fake, dishonest family back in the White House boggles the mind.

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chris davis, new providence, new jersey — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:12 GMT

let's not forget what Hill's remark was when the Monica thing came out .."It is a right wing conspiricy who fabricated the story" ...yeah right!
for all you supporters ...is this who you want to be President ? another fabricating spin doctor and story teller ....I'm surprised she didn't say that she was held captive for five years in Bosnian prison and was beaten every day ....

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Michael, Billings, Montana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:12 GMT

Chelsea,
If you plan on campaigning for your Mother then you had better get ready for the political world where there is no such thing as a hush, hush subject. I suggest you get a bit tougher before you go out into the political world, for you are just another guppie waiting to be gobbled up by some bigger fish who knows there is also an answer for every question, you have alot to learn. That man's question was valid
and actually had a purpose for asking, not to embarrass you. Treating people like dung because you don't like the questions they ask is not a bright thing to do, especiailly when it upsets you, you think these kids are tough wait until you are thrown into the jungle where it is eat or be eaten. I think you should apologize to that student as he was only asking a legitamate question, personally I don't think it has hurt her career only his.

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MARTHA GRAY, NEW CARLISLE' OHIO — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:12 GMT

I WISH SOMEONE WOULD ASK HER WHAT SHE THINKS OF A MOTHER WHO WOULD KNOWING TAKE HER CHILD INTO THE BOSNIA WAR ZONE....ISN'T THAT CALLED CHILD ENDANGERMENT??

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Jim, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:16 GMT

How would her credibility be in question for her husband getting caught cheating? Nice retort Chelsea!!

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Mike — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:18 GMT

Looks like Chelsea can lie as good as her sniper ducking mother. Like she has never been asked that question. I guess she learned from the best. “I never have relations with that women, Monica Lewinsky”, anyone have a cigar?

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Pat, Paris, TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:19 GMT

Good going Chelsea! Do you notice how nasty the Obama followers and probably some republicans are? Why are they so afraid of Hillary, could it be she is what our nation needs? Someone who has been close to the difficulties of the presidency. Hillary has the grit to handle difficult men and will make a great president that doesn't owe a bunch of favors to people like Richardson. Keep up the good work Chelsea.

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Omid, San Francisco — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:20 GMT

She asked if her *credibility* was hurt, not her feelings, her marriage, or her family. That's a totally relevant question.

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Bryan, Americus, Georgia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:22 GMT

The problem with all these people who find offense in the fact that the question was even asked is that it was NOT a personal question. The student did not ask "How do you feel about Monica?" or anything even remotely personal. He asked if Monica felt that her mother's credibility (which IS the public's business given that she is running for an office where her credibility will be judged by all other world leaders) was damaged by the ordeal. Irrelavant? Perhaps. But this student simply asked a question that ALL American voters who are thinking of voting for Hillary SHOULD be asking themselves, regardless of the answer. So grow up Hillary and realize that not EVERY question regarding the events in your father's PUBLIC life is a personal attack on you or your family.

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ccspruce, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:35 GMT

Once again, we see all Obama supporters, THE ATTACK DOGS, are out here working hard. Obama supporters and Rev. Wright have similar kind of aggressiveness. Whenever they appear, civilized people leave.....

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MARTHA GRAY, NEW CARLISLE' OHIO — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:43 GMT

I WISH SOMEONE WOULD ASK HER WHAT SHE THINKS OF A MOTHER WHO WOULD KNOWING TAKE HER CHILD INTO THE BOSNIA WAR ZONE....ISN'T THAT CALLED CHILD ENDANGERMENT??

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Diane from Hosuton, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:51 GMT

If Chelsea can't stand the heat she can get out of the kitchen. It was a fair question given her mother's record of deceit and habit of misspeaking!

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Lee — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:51 GMT

To all the people outraged at Bill Clinton for his affair with Monica Lewinsky, I say: What is wrong with you? What did Clinton really do that was immoral? And even if you think it was, why is it such a big deal to you? There's something deeply offensive about people who try to dictate how others should live their lives. If I were Bill Clinton, as soon as the Lewinsky scandal broke, I would have said:

"Yes, I did have an affair with Monica Lewinsky. So what? I'm a grown man. I have the right to live my sex life as I please, whether others approve of it or not. And how I do it is my business, not yours. Don't butt in where you don't belong."

It's because of the idiotic response to the Lewinsky scandal that we've had George W. Bush and the Iraq war. It's some moral system that thinks it's horrible for two consenting adults to have sex, but no big deal to start an aggressive war that had killed tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people!

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Bill A. , Canyon, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:56 GMT

Maybe I am missing something was Hillay running for president when Bill was president, and what does your credibility have to do with with your spouse having an affair. I don't see where Chelsea's answer was nasty it was to thhe point. We are talking about current problems in this country not something anyone can change with their daughters comment towards affairs. The gentlemen (sorry, jerk) wanted to talk about the wrong type of affairs, someone should tell him current affairs idiot.

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Dean, Jensen Beach, FL. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:55:58 GMT

Hillary and all of her political ilk know if your running for public office there are no personal questions. All the garbage about Whitewater, Vince Foster's mysterious death, what's the definition of "is", Paula Jones, etc. will resurface again so she/they better be prepared to offer an updated spin.

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Lisa, Richmond VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:08 GMT

Hillary's credibility as a potential President has nothing to do with the Lewinsky "scandal". We forget in our society that affairs are commonplace. it was unfortunate that the Clintons had to go through that in the public eye.
The student asking the question was really only trying to get attention for himself, which he has done. Kudos to Chelsea for cutting him down and making it a mute point.

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byc, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:14 GMT

HAHAHAHAHA, nice engagement in a political dialog Chels. You're every bit the hack that your mommy and daddy are.

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Dennis, Richmond VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:15 GMT

Ok, so let's say Hillary Clinton becomes president. Do you think there might be a little bit of pressure on Chelsea? I mean gee, BOTH her parents were president!? What are YOU going to do when you grow up? :)

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MWZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:18 GMT

The Clintons are public figures just like Angelina, Brad Pitt, Britney, etc so whether they like it or not any question is fair game. Their faces on mag covers to help stoke the buildup of their family fortune gives us the right to ask a question that should have been asked long ago.

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Dawn Miller, Bowling Green Kentucky — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:19 GMT

Extra marital affairs have been indulged in by probably half of the married people in this country. No, they aren't running for president and didn't go on TV then lie about it when busted. It was my opinion then as is now, I don't care who was blowing Bill, or any of the other intimate details of the Clinton's life together. I don't recall ever seeing any extensive discussion of say oh, John Kennedy's extra curricular activites until long after his death. Did it make him a bad president. No. Lacking in morals, perhaps. Despite all of this, I don't want another 4 years (or God forbid 8) of the Clinton version of as the stomach turns..... I can rent porno for this kind of thing

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E.A — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:20 GMT

Chelsea, kind sounded like a spoiled brat..Your dad was an adulturer, and your mom didnt care...we want to know why we should vote for someone like that little charmed for life girl

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Cameron, Clearfield, UT — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:34 GMT

It's about time someone asked real questions to Chelsea.

Yes it is a valid question. Her mother is running for the highest office in the world where all questions are free game.

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Gregory Gill, sweden — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:35 GMT

i have to say that is a good question as american living in sweden i get ask a lot about Bill clinton and monica, all i say is that i dont care that he had sex with her but I do say that lieing to the courts and the american people on tv was disgusting and it hurt his credibility and since you know he going to be a big part of Hillarys future in the white house if she win then i think her credibility come into play, so if Chelsea doesn`t won`t to answer the question then she should stay home and let her parents answer about themself, what does she expect people to ask come on she doesn´t even do interviews

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D. Patrick, Macon, Ga. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:39 GMT

Good for Chelsea!!!
While it may be the public's business how the affair may have effected Hillary's credibility, that question should not be asked to the daughter. Ask Hillary of Bill, but not Chelsea.
Chelsea showed class by not answering the question!!!

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The Truth is Out There, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:40 GMT

And did it not come out in someone's testimony what the cigar was used for? Public testimony, by the way. So, no you have no right to say it's none of our business when, thanks to your daddy, we can no longer look at a cigar the same way! You lost the right to privacy when you all became so very public!

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Fed-up with the lies, In — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:42 GMT

Quick retort, Chelsea. You've learned well from your parent's how to side-step key issues. A couple more years you might be throwing around extensive lies just like good old mom and dad. Bill and Hillary have spent years spinning lies into deceipt. Let us not forget - Whitewater and Bill's years of womanizing (leading to the impeachment trials). Hillary is not qualified to become the President of the United States. Sitting in the White House for 8 years (as lets face it - a housewife) or traveling abroad to have tea with the other political wives does not a president make. The only fire you've been under Hillary is from inquiring minds who still can't believe that you have the gall to run in the first place. Yes, American's want change (and need it) but you wouldn't have a clue how to provide it. Keep your 9-5 job, and hope for an opening on your local school board.

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:56:54 GMT

BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE KIND OF TRASH THAT SUPPORTS BARACK OABAMA;

"...A little touchy, aren't we ?

If you can't stand the heat,
Get out of the kitchen
Harry Truman

Gee, Chelsea..... Who's that woman with your dad ?
Why's she kissing him ? ..."

Sierra, SF (Sent Tuesday, March 25, 2008 7:41 PM)

I THOUGHT OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS WANT "CHANGE." (?) THAT'S NOT CHANGE.
THAT'S THE SAME KIND OF FILTHY POLITICKING WE CAN GET FROM ANY OLD-OLD-BODY.
I BET THE GUY WHO ASKED CHELSEA THAT QUESTION WAS AN OBAMA PLANT.

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Kelly, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:09 GMT

A better answer to the question may have been "I don't feel that should be a reflection on my mother, it was my Dad's mistake." When Bill chose to make the mistake and lie about it while in office, it made it our business.

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Peter, Maryland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:09 GMT

I would not divorce my church because of a negative statement my pastor makes in church. It happens all accross the U.S.A. every Sunday in Church preachers say things that a fraction of the congregation does not agree with. I know for sure I would Divorce my partner for cheating on me.

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Anonymous Surgeon, NY, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:16 GMT

Excellent comeback to an off-topic question. There is no conceivable relationship between that scandal and Hillary's 'credibility.' Sounds as if neither the questioner nor half of the respondents on this board have a clue what the word 'credibility' even means. No wonder this country is in trouble. There is more interest in the pecadillos of a former president than in the actual issues and candidates. Stupid is as stupid does.

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Ed, Fla — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:24 GMT

Of course its our business. She wasn't asked if she thought less of her mother, she was asked if her mother's credibilty was hurt (in the public's eyes). Her opinion may not actually be relevant, given her presumed bias towards her mother, but she can rightfully be asked for it. If she had answered like that, it would have been great.

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BARBARA WEBB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:25 GMT

CHELSEA TRIES TO DODGE QUESTIONS ABOUT HER PARENTS JUST LIKE SHE DODGED BULLETS IN BOSNIA. COME ON!!!!

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doug wentzell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:28 GMT

Where was Chelsea during the Clinton saga? When the media started making comments and jokes about her when Bubba was in office, mom and dad came to her rescue with veiled and unveiled threats to the media if they kept "attacking" her. The reason she was such a great first daughter was because she was the "Invisible First Daughter." The media even debated whether to mention that she was going off to college and where. Her parents hid her from public view and then parade her out when mom takes a dive in the polls. Then they are offended when asked if mom was "using" her for political gain. Where was she before mom took a hit? Welcome to public life Chelsea - yes you are going to have to bear the deeds or misdeeds of your parents.

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M Johnston — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:32 GMT

I couldn't have said it better myself. It doesn't make her fragile, like some people are saying. She looked very confident and strong when she replied.

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Brad, St. Petersburg, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:34 GMT

I would say that it's plenty of the American public's business when it dealt with the former president lying. Infidelity isn't want got Bill in trouble, it was his lying to cover it up that did.

People need to realize that the situation was not simply about sneaking around and having an affair - the issue was he lied.

It was a legit question, and Chelsea decided not to field it by saying it was not any of the asker's business. She can't seem to take the good with the bad, and if she's going to stump for her mother, she needs to be prepared to actually answer the questions that shine a bad light as well, instead of sidestepping them by attempting to appear to take a higher ground.

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tom smith, frankfurt, germany — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:57:40 GMT

good for you Chelsea it is about time that someone told the american people that private life has nothing to do with your job as long as it doesn't affect your job performance. And it was clearly seen that it had no effect at all on Bill Clinton job performance.

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John Templeton — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:06 GMT

So, a not-so-young Chelsea Clinton wants what her parents have--the right to extol their own virtues without ever having to own up to their vices. If the parents are going to trot out their daughter as a spokes(wo)man for their campaign, then she should be prepared to face the issues that surround her parents. And, yes, this is a relevant issue. It goes to the honesty and morals of a candidate for the presidency of the United States.

JCT, Knoxville, TN

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Phillips, Rocky Mount, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:13 GMT

I don't make the connection of her husband having the affair hurting HER credibility, hurting her emotionally yes, her credibility I don't think so. And I don't think getting side tracked by adultery issues her husband had is going to determine if she is a good choice for President or not. It's the more important issues and how our next President is going to have to deal with them that we should be concerned about. His fooling around with Monica Lewenski had no affect on my life or my family and I really don't see how it personnally affected anyone elses other than those directly involved. The only persons credibility that was hurt was Mr.Clintons he was the one who did the dirty deed.Dont blame Peter for Pauls mistakes!

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JK — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:17 GMT

I don't see any connection whatsoever between what Bill Clinton did and his wife's credibility.

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DD, Anderson SC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:20 GMT

What the Clintons have done in office is our business however, Chelsea as anyone has the right not to answer any question. And if Hillary has damaged credibility it didn't come from the Monica Lewinsky issue. That question may be suitiable for Bill or Hillary but as a father Chelsea gets a pass on that one.

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James Ross, Tulsa, Oklahoma — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:19 GMT

Like Mother, Like Daughter ... nut didn't fall to far from that tree! Of Course its a legitimate question - although the answer is quite obvious. Hillary is certainly affected - good or bad by the afair. Obviously her creditability has been affected.

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Someone who thinks not everything is our business... Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:23 GMT

Personally what goes on between a man and a woman is not our buiness. People need to start sweeping there on back porch before getting into someone elses business. So what if it happened when he was president can anyone show me a president that has been perfect without any flaws.. I didn't think so. As far as election goes I think they need to find some more people to run because I really didn't see anyone that I would vote for.

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Marianne, New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:26 GMT

A Charles, r u a special needs child? What a stupid thing to say! All she's say is it's none of his business I find that a very mature answer! And a lot of what the rest of you are saying! Bill Cinton cheated, not Hillary. And is nothing compared to what that peacher said!

Hillary '08 - to hell with Obama!

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Alli, San Diego, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:26 GMT

The problem is the that Clinton was caught. 99.9% of our presidents have had clandestined meetings that we are unaware of or that were never proved. It didn't necessarily hurt what they did for our country though. Nobody in the world is perfect and people seem more interested in sex or drug scandals rather than issues that truly affect us. Chelsea's response is what it is, and nothing more needed to be said.

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Lamont — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:26 GMT

Diversion, decoy and deceit. Those are clearly prime
characteristics of all three Clintons championing another term in the same old mess that got Monica to her knees and off on a career to begin with...

Ladies, with all due respect, wake up and understand that you must face the realities of transparencies head on. "None of your business" will not do this time. The "blue dress" is spot stained, with regrets and opportunities. Let's hope "naive only child Chelsea" does not end up on her knees as well. Denial is a defense against the harsh truth.

It reminds me of a simple lesson -
history unlearnt is history repeated.

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LWY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:32 GMT

If Chelsea wants to be in public view then she has to face such questions and also answer them. She can't have it both ways.
Obama is getting a free pass from the press. A man who claims to have sound judgement spent 20 years of his life in the company of a spiritual guy who was spewing hatred towards other community and the country.
Do you want a president who cozies up to such people.
Coming back to blacks, Clinton was supposedly their brother, the first 'black' president. Clinton was a hero for the blacks. Suddenly Obama comes across and all the blacks gravitate towards him because 'OBAMA IS BLACK'. If the Blacks can be so discriminatory, then why do they blame other races!!!!!
Obama lied about his association with his pastor initially and when he realised the cat was out of the bag, he supposedly comes clean. But instead of answering the question about his association with his pastor, he goes into a big speech on Race and its effects. What did he expect the common people to do. Cry with him!!!!
If Clinton or McCain had been members of a church like Obama's and had a pastor like his. Would they have survivevd the media assault.
The whole concept of giving a free pass to Obama because he is black and throwing shit on Clinton is ridiculous.
If race is such a big issue then women have a right to protest more than the blacks. The women folks were discriminated for a long time and still is.....

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George, Little Rock, Ar. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:47 GMT

You will have to pay for that answer when Chelsea comes out with her book. "Compromised II" The Cliton's, CIA and The First Daughter. She doesn't want to give away the plot. $29.95 at your local book stor.

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SG, Duluth, MN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:47 GMT

I've read a lot of the comments posted here and then saw the video clip. What I think Chelsea was referring to as being "non of his business" was her opinion about the matter, that that is what is private, as it should be. If she were to answer in any way, she would be condemning her father for sure, and depending upon her answer, quite possibly her mother. She is not running for office, but is promoting the work of her mother. Yes, how she has turned out IS testament to her parents, and they did do a fine job.

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Chuck, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:48 GMT

I'm not a fan of Hillery's---------I am of Chelsea!

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Rob W, Warwick NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:52 GMT

it's stunning the depths this society has sunk to in so many areas. I honestly blame the media who get all frothing and rabid at the sounds of the first political or entertainment scandal. They have lead us down this road. All I can say for Chelsea.....NICE!

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DUCKWORTH SLC UTAH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:53 GMT

I WONDER IF HILLARY REALY TRIED ON THE BLUE DRESS

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NORFOLK ,VA. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:59 GMT

LIKE FATHER, MOTHER AND NOW DAUGHTER. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER TRUTHFULLY TRY BULL SH-TING THEM. WORKED FOR DAD AND MOM

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M. Leandry. Austin TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Good for you Chelsea. Shame on him. That was a small brain asking a big question. I wonder if his family had issues would he like to be aked that same question. What secterts are hidden away in his parents closet. Many families have issues. It is a private matter and has nothing to do with Chelsea.

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Campdog — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Bill Clinton's relationship is not part of the discussion any more than is Martin Luther Kings affairs or Jesse Jackson's illegitimate child. Good and smart people sometimes make some bad and stupid choices....That might even incude attending a church patored by a person of questionable reputation.

We make gods of our political figures and then seek to destroy them. It's been going on since the Greeks.

For people looking for a new sort of politics some Obama folks seem to love the mud and the mire.

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Love to Live Free — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:08 GMT

You go Chelsea put em down. What does it have to do with Present or future it is a dead piece of past lets focus on the future and what is needed in this country to turn it around never mind digging up trash like this. People lets stick to the future and Change for the better.We are a great Nation and need to get off our knees and move forward.

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GEORGE CULPEPER VIRGINIA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:12 GMT

GEE..WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT EVRYTHING FROM THERE TAXES ,THE CHURCH THEY WENT TO AND WHAT THEY HEARD DURING THE SERMON.I DONT REALLY CARE WHAT BILL DID WITH MONICA " IN THE OVAL OFFICE AND HOW MANY TIMES".BUT IF BILL AND HIL'S DAUGTHER WANTS TO BE IN THE FRAY SHE BETTER BE ABLE TO TAKE THE HEAT OR JUST GO HOME AND SAY NOTHING. BESIDES SHE COULD HAVE ANSWERED THAT QUESTION A LITTLE BETTER. AND YES EVERYTHING THE CANIDATES DO ,THINK AND SAY IS IMPORTANT. FOR GOSH SAKE THEY ARE GOING TO BE LEADING THE FREE WORLD AFTER THEY ARE ELECTED. AND THERE WILL BE THAT CALL AT 3AM IN THE MORNING IN CASE OF A CRISIS OR IS THAT TO DISRUPTIVE TO THERE PRIVATE LIVES. OH BY THE WAY I'M NOT A FAN OF ANY OF THE CANIDATES .JUST TRYING TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH REALITY.

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John Lee, spokane, Wash. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:20 GMT

mrs. clinton said that obama should get out of that church and forget about the family. why mrs. clinton stay with the family without divocing bill? is that all about family?

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Stan DC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:21 GMT

Every morning I listen to "Joe in the Morning" and every since the Rev Wright paid for view movie is shown he has accused Obama of setting in Church for 20 years listening to hate sermones. Its rediculuos to egnor the trail of issues that follow the Clintons you can believe the republicans won't.

This country is hurting and our nation is in dispair and this is how we spend our time.

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KIM F, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:28 GMT

OK, WHO DID THE CHEATING, HILLARY OR BILL. IT CERTAINLY SHOULD NOT HAVE HURT HILLARY'S CREDIBILITY. SHE IS STICKING TO HER VOWS. TIL DEATH DO US PART. MOST MEN CHEAT, JUST A HANDFUL DON'T GET CAUGHT, AND JUST A HANDFUL HAVE THERE AFFAIRS BECOME PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. BRAVO TO CHELSEA. HER FATHERS EXTRA CURRICULAR AFFAIRS ARE NOT HER BUSINESS TO DISCUSS.

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steve, in missouri — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:51 GMT

Its like the 3 am ad, somehow having more experience answering the phone at 3am when people call to ask her if she knows where her husband is, makes her more qualified?

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Troy, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:14 GMT

Yes it is our business! Hillary wants to be our leader, right? a STRONG leader, right? A strong person does not let someone walk all over them repeatedly!!!! AKA doormat!!

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Piera Clinton Supporter, Boca Raton, FLorida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:14 GMT

Chelsea, the same question came up last week at my hair salon, and a group of women including myself got into a small debate about it. These are valid, legit questions, not something a public figure can consider personal. I know it's an uncomfortable situation for you to be put in, but you are a Clinton, you can handle it. The student wanted to know, yes or no, was your mother's credibility hurt?

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Lyndi, Austin, Tx — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:23 GMT

Chelsea Clinton is as rude and hard hearted as her Mother. She is no baby anymore people, and if she is to be in the political limelight, she needs to face the hard and nosey questions of the media and the public and give answers and not snide remarks. BUT who cares about CC anyway, I sure don't!!!!

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Robert, Reston Virginia — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:45 GMT

I think that answer speaks volumes about Mrs. Clintons campaign and her approach to the Presidency. Clearly anything that is personally embarrasing is off limits... but isn't that the scrutiny we put our candidates up against. Isn't that specifically the type of question we are asking the Obama and McCain campaigns? Isn't credibility the cornerstone of any administration. As a democrat and a Clinton supporter, I am disappointed in this answer to the point of asking myself some hard questions: Is she appropriate, qualified, and can she be effective as a Commander in Chief? If you won't address this issue, what will our allies and enemies think in terms of Strength of Character? This was a softball of a question that should... and could have... been easily and effectively answered: My mothers ability to rise above, and effectively deal, with crises of this magnitude in her personal life demonstrates her ability, credibility and compassion as a leader of this great nation.

Hillary just lost my vote with that single evasion of a question. Sounds alot like when Bill commandeered national television to tell the American People that he had not had sexual relations with that women... Monica Lewinski.

The point he lost my support

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sue, butte, mont — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:54 GMT

i feel as an adult woman, growing up with parents in politics, and knowing the ways of her father, i would certainly expect that she would expect that any question would be possible. of course, as children, even adult children, we tend to see our parents in the best light possible, and want to love them no matter how they have behaved in the past, and might continue to behave. and remember, she has grown up with her father this way. she has probably seen her mother hurt many times, and though she loves her father, is protective of her mother and doesn't like to see her hurt, or to be reminded of it. i'm sure it hurts chelsea, too. so, given that, she responded
as an adult would. i would not talk about the personal illicit relationships of my father and how it affected my mother, no matter how innocent the question appeared, or no matter what direction the question took.
i don't think her response to this question speaks to her fragility. if you re-watch the video, she is in command of herself and of what she says. she appears to give direct eye contact to whom ever it is that has asked that question. the important thing is not if we think she should have answered the question differently or more directly. the important thing is
that she felt it was inappropriate, and didn't want to talk about it, and did not do so. i think she handled the question just fine, and as an adult would do so. i saw nothing of a special needs child.

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Brnman — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:58 GMT

I heard on the radio this morning the young man who asked the question. He is a strong supporter of Sen Clinton. He said he asked the question hoping Chelsea would say something like how the Monica Lewinsky scandal had made her mother a stronger, more dedicated person etc. He said he was surprised by her response.

I have always thought of Chelsea Clinton as being much better than her parents.

But, I see in her response to this question, that she has definitely inherited the same type of mean spirited behaviour towards people who do or say things that the Clintons don't agree with.

I hope he rethink his support for Sen Clinton.

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Joan V, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:20 GMT

WOW,Chelsea is just as STUPID as her parents, it's every American's business and it should be hers too or maybe mama wants a chance in the White House so she can have a public affair under her husband's nose for all AMERICA to see!

Go Obama

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S. Marie W., Youngstown, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:22 GMT

Chelsea is the epitome of class. The student who asked the question was only trying to get a negative reaction from her. Well done, Chelsea!

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Michael — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:22 GMT

LOL. I love these people that want to be in the public eye but mantain there privacy. (have your cake and eat it too)

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P. Sanderson, DeKalb, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:28 GMT

That was a legitimate question, she obviously has been well rehearsed with the assumption that or a question like that would have been raised at some point in time in the campaign.

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PA for Obama — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:32 GMT

So true that the media does portray her as an innocent little child.

IMO if she is off limits to the press, she shouldn't be allowed to campaign. If HRC had any morals, she would have asked her daughter to step aside after the media said she was being "pimped" by her parents. Sending her on dates with young male super-delegates. She'll do anything to win including put her daughter out there.

Well, Chelsea is a big girl and is okay with it, so I think people should ask her whatever they want. It is so sad that there are questions so embarrasing that she can't answer them.

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Vanessa, MIAMI FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:38 GMT

I believe thats a personal family question. Obviously we all know that ity just made Hillary stronger!!!

Vote for Hillary !!!!....

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Rich M, Brooklyn, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:38 GMT

Chelsea will be just like her mother (Hillary Jr.)Hillary Clinton are grooming her in her foot steps. to dodge questions and be a liar. Clintons reinvented.

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Kevin Moser Berkley, MI. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:39 GMT

Those of you that are fine with the question and some that argue it was a fair question because incident happend on public property? My God! She was a victim as well as a child at time that happend. She is not a public figure running for office and that sort of question was way out of line! Had she been an adult, holding a public office or compensated by our Govt. Fire away! All public figures need more scrutiny! Hell I am saddled with His dishonarble Kwame KIlpatrick here in Detroit area, which will probably be indited for conspiracy to commit murder! I would suggest those replying follow: MAKE SURE BRAIN IS ANGAGED BEFORE OPENING MOUTH!!!! BTW... this comes from a staunch McCainn supporter!

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Yvonne, Woodlake, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:58 GMT

Looks like Chelsea is grooming up for her own political career.

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C. Walker, Austin, Tx — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:58 GMT

I think that the Question was valid. The Student only asked if she thought the scandal had any effect on the campaign. Though this is really old news and that our government wasted the tax payers money investigating the scandal when that money could have could have been spent on something else like to help the economy or create more jobs. When it is all said and done who really cares about whom Bill Clinton or any other public official is bangin' as long as they are doing the job that they were elected to do. Did anyone care that JFK was banging Maryln Monroe that that some of our past presidents actually had mistresses. No I think not. Come on people think about it do you really care if your neighbor whom is married and has 2 kids is cheating on their spouse or would you be more concerned if he or she was doing something more productive like going to work everyday and doing a honest days work or smuggling drugs into the country.

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Robert — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:01 GMT

A good question followed by another Clinon (white)watered down answer.

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LTS, Sylvania, GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:05 GMT

We all form our own opinions about another's reputation. Even if she had answered the question, apparently the "questioner's" mind was already made up as to Hillary's reputation or he would not have asked the question to begin with. Don't blame Chelsea for the indiscretions of her parents. If so, we all are in trouble.

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Jeff, Okc, OK — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:06 GMT

Once again the Clintons only want to ask/answer character questions when it benefits them. Chelsea's refusal to answer just shows she is not prepared to answer anything but planted questions, just like her momma is not prepared to run this country.

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Tamara,Weston, Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:07 GMT

We could only hope our children would turn out as classy and sophisticated as Chelsea did. This country has a hard time remembering the great shape Bill Clinton left the country in for George Bush. Hmmm do you think George Bush has had an affair???? hahahaha... there is someone out that is that desperate!
Hillary for President

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Michael Kneitel, Brooklyn, New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:07 GMT

It's just so tacky for Chelsea to campaign for her mother. It's delusional thinking that the Lewinsky question would not come up. It's sheer arrogance to snub the question. When mamma decided to run for president, she has no private issues. When daughter decided to campaign for mamma she must deal with the skeletons in the closet. Wake up people! Hillary Clinton is not a viable candidate. When that emergency call comes at 3:00 a.m. she'll run & duck in fear of sniper fire.

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LS, Englewood, Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:22 GMT

Way to go Chelsea. The only credibility that needs to be concerned about in the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal is Bill's. And Chelsea is absolutely correct - it is no one's business any longer. It wasn't Hilliary who had the affair with Monica so give it a rest people. I'm not a Clinton supporter but I believe Chelsea need not be admonished for her parent's actions. She is after all her own person and she handled that little boy with class.

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Tom - PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:28 GMT

Why won't Chelsea do an interview with the media? If she is going to have a major role in the campaign she should have a tough interview. Yes - this is a fair question. It is also a fair question to Hillary and Bill. What have they learned from the experience.

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Larry Eclectic, Alabama — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:32 GMT

As an older grand father does anyone not see the entire mess in any of this. Her mother would do anything it took to be where she is today including looking the other way all those years that Bill had his fun. If you are going to be out in the public then you have to take it as it comes. We all should be able to ask more questions rather than being told not ask or cover certain things going on in the U.S. today. I will say your mother shows up in your answer.

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Rick Tyhops — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:43 GMT

Chelsea does very well considering her genes. Bill
wondering about the definition of is and wholesale
Puerto Rican pardons for NY senate votes, and of course Hillary's dodging bullets and being named after Edmund, both her parents are awful manipulative
liars.

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ethan, cleveland, ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:47 GMT

how is that inappropriate? to question a candidate's credibility is as appropriate as it gets during campaigning. if asking that question of chelsea is "tacky" then chelsea should not be out there taking questions. time and time again the clinton family prominantly displays the fact that they can't maintain their cool. the people without tact are out there, how they are dealt with is where class and grace come into play. and again, we are talking about presidential candidates, shouldn't everything be fair play to get it all on the table... if nothing else, to see how/what the reaction is. what if someone asked bush "tell me about the cocaine in college and the fact that you were awol from the National Guard?" and he just said "that's none of your business. of course it is, he is our president. "governor of new york, tell me about your $80,000 hooker problem?" that's none of your business.

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Nunya Binnez, Louisville, KY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:54 GMT

If I were applying for a Government job requiring far less security clearance than the President of the United States, not only would my background be scrutinized, but the backgrounds of my family, friends, and co-workers. I don't think that the question was out-of-bounds. She wasn't asked what she thought about the affair, only whether she thought it hurt her mother's credibility. It didn't seem as if the student were asking it as a prank or to get a rise or whatever. It IS a legitimate question, although perhaps insensitive. The shame should not be on the student, but on Bill Clinton for creating a situation where his child would have to endure questions of this nature.

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Carey Everett — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:02:56 GMT

The Clintons chickens are comming home to roost. I don't think they expected that. Her answer showed how low class the Clintons are, just like all of the democratic party.

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CD'B — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:05 GMT

The question was ok to ask. Hillary and co-presidental candidate Bill should be held to answer all questions. Truthful answers seems to be something that eludes politics.

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dansj, maplewood, nj — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:09 GMT

If Hillary had treated the incident as a private matter back in 1998, perhaps the family (other than Bill) would have the right to invoke privacy now.

However Hillary was very public during the scandal in defending the president, and if Chelsea (or any other advocate for the candidate) is going to stump for her mother, then she should know that this is fair game.

You cannot be public in defending something, and when you turn out to be wrong, then not be suceptible to legitimate questions down the road. And it did not seem from this article that the question was asaked in a rude or disrespectful way.

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jim hughes, houston, tex — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:24 GMT

to those respondents who used the term "worm" how appropriate when speaking of the anatomy of the ex-pres.

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Tina — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:28 GMT

Come on people, get over it!! Clinton lied (who in public office, hasn't)but his lie didn't kill anyone. I think Chelsea did a great job (and I am not a Clinton supporter) Private issues are just that - private, only one will judge him (and it is not us mortals)

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Mike Atlanta GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:30 GMT

More proof it takes a village to raise an idiot! She has been highly educated and exposed to politics her entire life. To mess up an oppurtunity like this is just sad. In the face of such a question she should have acknowledged that some people think that her mother was wrong to stay with bill. She should have stated that at the time her mother defended her dad because she wanted to believe him. Then she should have trumpeted that the real reason she stayed with bill was because she loves him and was willing to forgive him for their family's sake. Alas she did nothing of the sort. Instead she resulted to 3rd grade retorts that someone uses when they don't honestly have a good answer. Which of course proves that none of the things she should have said were in fact true.

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Tamara,Weston, Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:33 GMT

For a man an affair is a mistake for his wife its her history, give me a break!

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Jenna — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:37 GMT

How would have Hillary's creditbility been questioned over Monica? She wasn't the one sleeping with her. She decided that making a marrage work is more important then keeping the odds of 1 in every 2 marrages end in divorce. She might be a little more old fashion, for better or worse, until death do we part? Chelsea has had to put herself into a position where she may have to deal with issues about her perents she doesn't want to deal with, but she does it because she loves her parents. That is called being a family. Not many even know what that means anymore and it is very sad. Some may want to say The CLinton's aren't good people but atleast they do have so old fashion family values. I think this country could use some FAMILY values instilled in them. Good Luck Hillary!!!

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a schmitt — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:03:52 GMT

Please people! How immature of that silly little college student! Obviously his mom and dad never had ISSUES. Senator Clinton has done a fine job for New York State; I live north of Albany; usually a part forgotten by elected officials. Senator Clinton has put time and energy into the area. I hope most people at this point realize that we have much larger issues to be concerned about. Health care, the economy and this war. Good luck to this young man may he learn about what will concern him when he is out of the comfort zone of college!

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GD Bloomington Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:04 GMT

Like Hillary said, "You can't choose your family, but you can choose your pastor". Wait - she chose to stay with him and Chelsea chose to step into the political ring knowing the history, welcome to the American political system. It's not about issues it's about TV sound bites.

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Mark Anthony Mifsud, Msida, Malta — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:09 GMT

Personally, I don't think her credibility should be effected by her decision to stand by her husband at the time. Nevertheless, the issue of her credibility is always relevant, because she is standing for election and she is asking for the vote. So yes, the student was entitled to his question and to an answer.

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Jennifer Decker — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:12 GMT

You go Chelsea!!! It maybe or may not be our business but it is NEVER the child's place to explain any parent or their behavior. Monica's a dead issue,what is it we don't know? Anybody just ever consider a hurt wife. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger and strong she is.

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calvin allen mineral wells texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:19 GMT

Chelsea,
I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the entire male species. Your answer to this absurd question was much more eloquent than the jerk deserved. Although I am not, and probably never will be a Clinton supporter. I think you are the one who should be running for president.
Calvin Allen

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GW — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:27 GMT

It is a legitimate question! HRC is basing her qualifications to be President off the fact that Bill would talk to her first because “proximity & relationship". She made intertwined her credibility and his on her own. If she is going to have adult daughter on the stoop, she should answer adult questions.

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JL Katy, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:30 GMT

Why is what Bill Clinton did any different than anyone else in politics. Kennedy was a known womanizer and who in that whole crooked envirnoment can throw stones? Some just haven't been caught yet or paid enough to have it kept quiet. Why is it that he has to make his personal life public and yet when the Bush daughters were getting busted for drinking the Bushes stated it was a personal matter and not to be in the public? Washington politics totally needs to be leveled to the ground floor and started all over again. The laws are for the rich and whoever screams the loudest. Common sense is a thing of the past. At least when Bill was president, I had some feeling of security with my life.I am tired of paying for the lifestyles of foreigners and politicans scratching each other. Those without sin cast the first stone! Chelse is terribly hurt over the whole incident and had no influence on that ordeal. She is no more to blame than any other child who lives through a parent having an affair. Not once while Bill was in office did you hear anything negative on her behavior.To me, it was a setup from the very beginning. People need to start worrying about the things that really matter in this country or none of us are going to be here to gossip about anything or anyone. Some need to get a real life because obviously, they have way too much time on their hands.

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Joe gingras Rock Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:04:57 GMT

It seems Chelsea is getting her own voice; unfortunately, she sounds like her mother.

Great! What we need is another mean spirited ***tch.

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Ben Ferra, Peoria, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:06 GMT

French president divorced, got girl friend, have s... America still is thinking about Clinton's instead of people dying in colleges and wars.
We need a president for distraction or solving problems?

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MO new york, new york — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:12 GMT

In reading the comments posted above I cannot help but be amazed at the number of times the Clintons have been referred to as "entitled." Has anyone thought of the irony here, in speaking about President and Senator Clinton we are talking about two people who graduated from Yale law school and could have taken jobs at major law firms making huge sums of money but instead dedicated their lives to public service. By all accounts President Clinton was an incredibly hard working President working into the early morning hours and working to masting the intricacies of polcies. Senator Clinton is also by all accounts a very hard working Senator. It may be that you disagree with their polictics and their personal choices but please lets stop calling them "entitled." To be "entitled" means to expect to receive things without having worked hard to obtain that goal or thing. That is not the case here.

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Joy K. Smith Radcliff, KY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:19 GMT

the question is personal and it is no ones business!! I loved the answer Chelsea responded with, I think her moms pretty great as well, you go Hilary, you have my vote, I would never,ever (is that a double negative, oh no! dose that mean my credibility is shot, what ever will I do?)vote for the "O" man, stop being jerks and vote for Hilary, the other guy (I will not say his name but it starts with "O",I don't want to lose any credibility here)would be a pitiful
mess in the position of president. You know it!!

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T.D. Turner — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:21 GMT

And they are still married. How come he was not impeached. I can't do that on the job (not that I am dumb enough). Hillary is still married to him Why?? She want to be What???

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Chuck, Miami, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:25 GMT

Wow, you Obamaa fans are some nasty people. This is why Chelsea wont talk to the MSM. SPIN CITY.

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Russell Waddell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:32 GMT

Good for u - the person was just trying to be a smart ass -

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Mike - Holland, MI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:32 GMT

When did Chelsea get so darn cute?!?

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Ashley Perez — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:34 GMT

First of All, the question was legite. The Clinton's are in the public eye and with that comes the responsibility of having their entire lives, lifestyles, beliefs, practices, and emotions analyzed. Her credibility has been ruined and she is going to ruin our country the same way. Answer the question. We deserve to know. Since when is the American Government something that only the Clinton's can pick and choose at. The American Government was created BY the people and FOR the people, NOT the CLINTON's!!

"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

~Declaration of Independence

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Mike Yahwak — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:42 GMT

Hec Mamma Clinton didnt raise no fool for a daughter, However I wonder if Chelsea is going to run for office some day she will get my vote.

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wes, houston, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:53 GMT

Jed wrote, "If Chelsea were a private not public person, no decent person would have asked her that question." The point is that no DECENT person would ask that kind of question in the first place. In our society decency goes out the window when some stupid person sees the chance to be seen as smart -- when in reality it's smart ass!

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Ben Billingsley — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:57 GMT

I want her to answer that question as soon as GW truthfully answers questions regarding his drug use, an abortion in which he was involved, his failure to complete military service, his sale of Harken stock just before it tanked, why and how many times he lied to set up the invasion of Iraq, why we are subsidizing Iraq gasoline prices to keep their prices low, why Iraq is not spending one cent of their huge budget surplus on the war and about a gazillion other questions.

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Lou Mann — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:59 GMT

She's genetically as slick as her two snake oil salesmen parents. I DID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN.....and 50% of the USA eats up the lie....and the wife for her own ambitions, eats it up and now the daughter does the same.....sick, immoral, self serving world.

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Emmanuel — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:09 GMT

It is very objectionable for a little girl to be conscripted by any well meaning mother to campaign on her behalf for the most prestigeous office in the world - The United State presidency. This shows a kind of desperation and confirms the so called enetitlement mentality. Im very sure Hilary Clinton forgot something in the White House.

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fbrody, OK — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:09 GMT

Of course its our business. The American public needs to know everything about who might very well be the next president. If she has to represent her mother then she should answer, otherwise, neither Obama nor anyone else should answer any questions regarding their personal life.

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RH, Gaithersburg, MD — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:12 GMT

The question was about her mother's credibility, not her father's affair. If she would have address the question from that aspect, this never would have made the headlines.

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Cindy, Strawberry Plains, TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:21 GMT

Credibility IS the issue here, and yes, the public has the right to know if Hilary's was hurt. However, I have a better question, why, when her mother is from Illinois, AND the former first lady of Arkansas did Hilary & Bill feel the need to move to NY to get Hilary elected? Is is because Hilary couldn't compete against Obama in IL? And no one in AR was going to vote for her just coming out of the White House, due to the credibility issues...I can't believe she managed to get elected to the Senate anyway. I think Chelsea should suck it up and answer the question, it was not personal like did your father really do it or not...it is about whether her mother is credible as a potential President. BTW, I'm NOT a supporter of Obama or Hilary, ironically, I'm a registered Republican who has a history of voting Democrat (ie TN governors, McWherter & Bredesen)if they deserve it.

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charles cager, Maryland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:24 GMT

As for Chelsea's response to the question, it isn't a personal question. Has been been hurt by the scandle. Its like asking obama has he been hurt by Reverend Wright. For some reason the Clintons really do believe they belong in the White House. Well, so does black Americans and other races of color.Youmean to tell me that America's white race is the only race that's suppose to be in power. It seems that reguardless of what attempt, we must always rise way above the bar to be considered. We have almost kiss every white ass we meet in-order to make it. In my opinion this is Americans last chance to live up to what the founding fathers created. I am so afriad that th next upraising will take place in the streets of America. People of color are fed up with white America. Either live up to the delcaration of independence or change it to read' that all men are not created equal.

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Irine, bellmore, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:25 GMT

If Hillary question Obama's affiliation to his pastor and question him to leave the church, why didn't you left your Billy when he was cheating on you?

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:26 GMT

ugh--I think it was a fair question. And the attitude with which she replied did more harm than the question itself. She could have taken the opportunity to talk about how her mother was able to handle an obviously difficult and personal matter with dignity and poise despite it's hurtful nature. If anything I think the way Hillary handled the situation should be commended. A lot of people have this irrational fear that a woman could not be president because of "emotional responses" - Hillary proved them wrong, while Chelsea proved them right.

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R.W. Whitaker, Dallas, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:38 GMT

No doubt the question is taboo, Mrs. Clinton didn't have the affair. Obama, did however attend a church for 20 years that preached hate.

Lets just see how the Democrats use the death toll in Iraq for political gains. My father has been in the Military for 24 years, served 4 tour in Iraq, and is going back for his 5th. I think it is a slap in the face to every American to use death for political gain. The news never reports of the Iraqi'citzens that go up to our troops on a daily basis and thank them. I guess positive news stories just don't sell. And that is a shame.

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JM, Somewhere, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:46 GMT

It was a stupid question to begin with. Her husband had an affair not her! If anyone's credibility is shot it would be his not hers. The correlation was ridiculous.

And everyone should realize that in politics you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. Had she divorced him then people would now be attacking her for quitting and bailing on her marriage. That would translate into to not being able to stand through the tough times as the President. Monica Lewinsky's name should be dead.

While Chelsea's answer was a bit unpolitical, I think nipping that topic in the bud is the ultimate right decision. That was Bill's indiscretion not Hillary's.

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Texas RN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:45 GMT

Actually, this is all Hillary's fault. As major as this incident was in American history, her political advisors would have to be deaf, dumb, and crazy to think it would not be revisited...at some point. She put Chelsea out there to attract young voters and it backfired on her. Simple as that. It was a poor strategy decision. Personally, her insolence is unattractive and indicative of her upbringing. She would have looked classier had she just ignored the person and continued the session.

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Jay Morr — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:58 GMT

I think Chelsea should have taken a moment to recover from the shock of the question and given a more sophisticated answer. That is, after all, that's what is expected of an ivy league (oxford) educated, 28 year old woman. I think it was very tacky of her to retort in such a manner. I agree with A Charles in LA, something's not quite right. Stumping on the campaign trail is serious business and not for the fragile at heart. Shame on those people who are actually commending her for her response!

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Nimsay, Brownsville, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:15 GMT

Every tub has to sit on it's own bottom. I wouldn't question Hillary's credibility on what Bill did, but she is responsible for her own actions. When she was questioned about her comment made about Bosnia, she appeared to try to sweep it under the rug, as if it was a slip of the tongue. She stated this shows she is human and makes mistakes. If I was under gunfire, that is something I would never forget, I don't care how many years ago it happened. Hillary had the biggest smile I ever saw, after just being under gunfire. Maybe she felt she had dodged the bullet with Bill so many times before, this was just normal for her. I question her credibility on her own words. She lied and it came back to sting her. I like Hillary and had the opportunity to see her just two days ago. She is a wonderful speaker, but if she lied about Bosnia, how credible was her speech? Did she tickle the ears of those present just to get into the White House? Chelsea said she was with her mother and stands by what her mom said. How credible is Chelsea? She wasn't a baby when they went to Bosnia, and I am sure she remembers what happened. I would still be traumatized. Sinbad and others there seem to remember what happened.

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Tess, Orlando, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:24 GMT

HRC's credibility was no more damaged than any other woman whose is married to a spouse who cheats. When did the woman become responsible for her husband's inability to keep their wee willie winkies zipped? Is a woman's credibility damaged when there is a divorce? Are children of philandering parents required to always answer for their parents? This has nothing to do with HRC's credibility or Chelsea campaigning for her mother - it has to do with attacking her because she is HRC. . .

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C. Chavez — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:29 GMT

Chelsea,

It took a lot of courage to tell someone that your family's tragedy was none of their business. True, you are public figures and even though your father made bad choices, the choices your mother made are and will always be her own in that matter. I would be so proud of my children responded in a like manner when asked about personal family business.

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henry bittle, ny, ny — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:45 GMT

Hey Chelsea, if you want to see the truth about your Mom, just go to www.photohumor.com and you will see how much of a phony she is.

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Didhereallysaythat? — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:50 GMT

How can you expect Chelsea to be anything other than a PoS, just like her parents. The arrogance of these people and now her too, is simply stunning. She parades around the world as a celebrity with the same sense of entitlement that her dirt-bag parents do. Totally disgusting and I surely hope they get put in their places once and for all during this election. But will they ever go away..........IMO, not until some brave knight drives a stake through their disgusting black hearts.

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John Swenson — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:53 GMT

Interesting how personal this is getting. The question wasn't honest because it wasn't about credibility at all, it was an attempt to fluster Chelsea, who is becoming an effective countervoice to the political bullies who are trying to force young people to all behave in the same way and not think for themselves. I find the Obama camp's relentless accusations of racism more disgusting because they're so overtly cynical. He claims to be above it all but of course he isn't (he's lied more than Clinton in his campaign) and his followers, who are Nazi-like in their denial of any wrongdoing on his part, are a truly frightening political movement because of their unquestioning zeal. Fact: Obama will be saddled with the quote "God damn America" for the rest of his political career and will never win a national office.

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BLK Colorado — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:55 GMT

It is our business as most women don't respect Hillary. Chelsea could have just answered it that it doesn't have an effect and left it, but by doing this she raises more speculation. Now I really won't vote for her MOM. She makes all women look like idiots as wives.

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Shama Hussain, Va — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:12 GMT

Chelsea, I feel sorry for you, you need some special counselling,you fail to see the facts; your parents are in public life and you better be strong to address both the positive and negative questions. Your mother is acting like a Big four consultant and flagging her creative decks, w/o much substance. How can she serve the American people at 3:00 am in the morning, when she cannot prevent her husband from screwing with a girl of her daughter's age in broad daylight? The fact is she is trying to get into the White House by creatively building her strategy on lies (the Bosania story). How can you justify that your mother is worthy of the Highest office in the world? How can you guarantee that your mother's brother will not take advantage of their sister's position, like they did during your father's rule. Hilary Clinton is in the marraige to get into the White House, there is no love or emotional bonding between Bill & Hillary Clinton. Hillary will sell her daughter to get ahead in life. Sorry, the American citizens need to wake up and smell the coffee and think hard before voting for Hilary Clinton, the crook! Thugs, Liars, unethical people should no longer be elected to the White House..we need Change with a honest, fair and fresh approach. The Clintons are now stale and self ceneterd liars, they need to be sent back to old land Arkansas:)!!

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shelly, florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:13 GMT

Chelsea, this act was performed whilst in public office so it is our business. You have to take the good with the bad and unfortunately that affair is part of your father's legacy.

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Doug, San Diego, Ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:22 GMT

Ridiculous, I mean asking her about global warming! What does she know about it?

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SD, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:35 GMT

Actually - the guy asked if Hillary's credability was hurt (remember the "vast right wing conspiracy")

...and yes, it is our business.

It goes straight to Hillary's character and her reaction in a crisis.

If Hillary did not want to answer these questions - she should not be campaigning for the presidency. If Chelsea did not want to answer these questions - she should not be campaigning for her mom. Sorry.

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Martin, East Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:47 GMT

Looks like it has all been pretty well said, but let me add my two cents worth.
I have to agree that the question should not have been asked of her, but it is a legitimate question for Hillary.
I also have to agree that it seems the Clinton curtness has been handed down. Even though it should not have been asked, she should have handled it in a better way.
Whether Hillary or Obama gets the dems nod, they need to be prepared for tougher questions than that one.

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Gary Fessenden, Pa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:52 GMT

Read the question "has your mothers credibility been hurt" - of course it has, along with a hundred other lies she has told, the latest being the sniper (that missed I guess) This coward would't be anywhere near where real bullets were flying around, unlike our troops that do it every day without her backing. Back to the original question, the simple and plain answer for Chelsea was "no". However it really is "OUR BUSINESS".

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Michelle, Valparaiso, Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:54 GMT

That is a question the Hillary needs to be asked, not Chelsea. Hopefully, Hillary will pull this out in the end. After all, she ran the White House 8 years ago and the economy was much better, people were happier, and schools were getting what they needed. What President Bill Clinton did on the side is none my business or yours people. It is their family, not yours. And don't think for a minute the President Bush hasn't dropped his pants.He just didn't get caught or he had the person done away with w/o the public knowing. Isn't that how the whole Bush thing works- secrets, lies, and avoidance.

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Michael — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:09 GMT

Want to know why this country can't get any traction with regards to the problems that face us? Somebody iis actually paying for this moron's education? We're still stuck in past. There maybe problems that need to resolved that are 10 or 15 years old - but this isn't one of them.

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Mike Yahwak Greenwich — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:16 GMT

It would be nice though to have an option to look at latter posts insted of clicking next.

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Armando, Miami — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:20 GMT

Like mother like daughter. Just hit the issue head on and stop avoiding the fact that your father shamed all of you not once but numerous times. Sorry but it is our business, just like ducking the sniper fire.

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Smarter than you — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:44 GMT

I thought she handled it well, very straight forward. She is a wonderful daughter for campaigning as she has for her mother.
GO HILLARY!
All we need in office is a racist, lying, inexperienced, black man who lies about sitting under an EXTREME racist pastor for 20 years! Wake up America! How dumb can you be?

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Todd Schroeder, Toledo, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:46 GMT

It is very very much our business. It was a legitimate question about Bill and Hilary and how the people viewed her after her louse of a husband cheated on her. We all know the only reason they stayed together is because of their political careers. The minute Hilary's 15 mins. of fame is up, bill will be served with his walking papers. Wake up you idiot democrats. Long live mcain

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Disgusted, Los Angeles, California — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:49 GMT

What have we all sunk to when we think that it is appropriate to ask the child of a candidate a question like that?

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bob fawcett, atlanta, ga — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:50 GMT

What a stupid question, and the response was right on. Simple minds ask simple questions. Hey student, why not ask something current and relevent?

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keith thomas, dubai — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:09:59 GMT

Its a sensitive question, for sure. I wonder if Chelsea has actually forgiven her father for the Lewinsky scandal. Don't think so.

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john doe — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:10:18 GMT

chelsea did the right thing!! she can't help the fact her father made that big mistake and disgraced the presidency.

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Jack Smith — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:10:24 GMT

Give me a break! Of course it is our business, anything they do is our business as long as they are running for a public office..grow up.

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Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:10:25 GMT

I say "Bravo" to the student that asked the question. It WAS appropriate and Chelsea is putting HERSELF in the public spotlight by campaigning for her mother.

Shame on Chelsea for not answering the question and acting indignant. It should have been a simple "Yes" or "No" answer.

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Ulysses Willis, Sebastian, FL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:10:28 GMT

Please a lot of you are just going on about nothing. Issues that what we should talk about. This or that, is all I read. When you give speaches anything can and should be asked, that is part of the public appearance. I am ask peraonal things all the time about affairs, scandals and even things like what I sleep in. You run for office people what to know. If you are in entertianment it gets even worse. So we can invade their personal life, but can not ask Chelsea one question about the affiar. Me personally, can care less if they had sex, or just touch. Stop your yammering Chelsea about how it is none of our bussiness and anser the question. It is yes or no what do you think.

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Marie, NYC, New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:10:34 GMT

The only time a question is appropriate, not tacky and perfectly legitimate is when a Democrat/Liberal asks it. Talk about hypocrisy. Are people so indignant about this because they are guilty of the same things and that is what makes them uncomfortable? Wake up America! Get a moral backbone before it's too late!

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KEITH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:03 GMT

BILL CLINTON WAS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HILLARY IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT..I BELIEVE THIS IS A LEGIT QUESTION..BILL CLINTON LIED BEFORE THE HIGHEST COURT IN THE FREE WORLD AND TO THE ENTIRE US POPULATION WHILE HE WAS COMMANDER IN CHIEF ABOUT THE MONICA SITUATION..THATS A BIG DEAL TO US AMERICANS..BUT THEN AGAIN, SO HAS GEORGE W BUSH..CHELSEA NEEDS TO GROW UP AND UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THAT SHE IS GOING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH SUCH SITUATIONS..ITS NOT HELPING ANYONE TO JUST TRY AND SHUT SOMEONE UP..I AM A LIFE LONG DEMOCRAT, AND BOTH SHE AND OBAHMA HAVE ME FAVORING JOHN MCCAIN..THE DEMOCRATS TOLD US WHAT THEY NEEDED TO DURING THE LAST MID-TERM AND RECORD NUMBERS WENT IN OFFICE VOWING DRASTIC CHANGE..SO FAR THAT GROUP HASNT DONE SQUAT..ITS ALL A BIG PILE OF CRAP BEING PLAYED BY THE NATIONS FINANCIAL ELITE..THEY HAVENT A CLUE WHATS ITS LIKE TO BE A RANK AND FILE CITIZEN..

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joe cha, kenya, africa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:05 GMT

chelsea is a great young girl, therefore she should not be asked such funny questions, direct them to the mother.

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J Balo, Chicago, IL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:14 GMT

It seems very apparent that again the Clinton engine tries to apply a double standard. It is a relevant and fair question, albeit one that might have been answered easily and placed aside.

Rather, Chelsea is the "off limits" campaigner - attempting to push a "rope of sand" in garnering the elusive young vote, that has already unified behind Obama. If she has a voice in the family, she should perhaps advise Mom to step down for the sanctity of the party and potential in November.

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Alex MTL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:19 GMT

So stupid that most of the people here defends Her ,I don't know why ?
The Question was the right Question Why it is not our Business!
It was not asked in private gethering it was a public place for business she came to interview for the public job for her mother it is a matter of business not personal, that is why the public paid for all legal expences that her father made a mistake in the public office He did not paid a single Pennie you paid my guys!!! wake up !!!! her mother says she gaves 5 millions to her compain and she wants it back who knows that she paid but sure she will gets the money back but Bill/Monika's affairs legal bills you paid will pay more and more!!!!.
thanks

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Scott, Mason City, IA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:21 GMT

Sorry Chelsea, Your Mom is a smart lady, but the answer is undeniably, YES. MANY MANY democrats (including to leaders) were sick to their stomachs having to defend that mess just to maintain power. They kept support up, heads down, and mouths shut.......until there was a viable choice. Now they are fighting for seats on the train leaving your Mom (Dad)behind.

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Daniel Mitley, La Crosse, WI — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:23 GMT

It was a stupid question that should've received no response at all. How would Bill's affair with Monica hurt Hillary's credibility? Open those minds students!!

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Connie in Indiana — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:28 GMT

I've been trying to determine which of the 2 evils to vote for. The U.S. is ready for change, and we NEED it! But do we need an outright liar? No. Most politicos know that you only IMPLY, don't get caught in a LIE! Do we need someone whose daughter thinks that a question about her mother's credibility is personal? No. Her mother's credibility IS very much an issue when running for office. No matter the cause of the question, it should have been answered differently if there was any hope of winning. But a desperation attack when you're down is the Clinton way. You're losing Hillary, go down gracefully and you MAY stand a chance next election if there's not a more appropriate female candidate. We are ready for change; we're just not really ready for YOU!

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Jeannette E. Rutherford, Altoona, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:32 GMT

The question made no sense. How is one's credibility hurt in that situation? Credibility in regards to what and how does that relate to running for President of the US. I applaud Chelsea for answering as she did. I don't care if you are running for politics, are in the entertainment industry, pro-sports, etc. Everyone is entitled to a personal life vs. a public life and the two are seperate, although some don't seem to think so. Unless President Clinton was on the phone conducting official business while Monica was conducting her business, it is none of our business.

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Darci, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:32 GMT

Can we think about the CONTEXT of the QUESTION, please?

The question had nothing to with Hillary's feelings about the scandal itself. The question was IF the scandal hurt her CREDIBILITY. To me, those are two different questions.

In short, Chelsea should thought about the QUESTION itself and ANSWERED what was being asked. Instead, she was overly sensitive and answered what she THOUGHT was being asked.

As far as I'm concerned, Hillary was not the one charged with perjury, so her choice to stay with her husband is none of my business. HOWEVER -- a candidate's credibility is VERY MUCH my business... and I'm curious to know Chelsea's answer to the REAL question.

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bob adkins lexington Ky — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:45 GMT

Perhaps her response should have been "I don't speak for my mother, you will need to ask her." Her bitter retort will be used against her if she decides to follow her parents into the public arena

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Rick Goldin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:49 GMT

About par for the course, I'd say. The Clinton's have elevated evading direct questions to an art form. I'd say if the President of the United States, who is an elected public official & WORKS for all of US, decides to conduct his personal trists in the Oval Office, IT IS our business. At the moment, Chelsea is out there campaigning for her mother who wants the advantage of the same benefits & responsibilities bestowed upon her husband. That makes it our BUSINESS. Will Chelsea answer questions about Bosnia & the base in Tuzla? Or is that none of our business as well. Shocked and Awed, myself.

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Doug,buffalo ny — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:57 GMT

I feel even if it is truely none of our buisness what her mom went thru during the lewinski saga ,it is our buisness to know that her mom is a liar who has nothing in her stint as senator in new york to benifit anyone in this state other than her self and her ambitions,She makes all kinds of promises and keeps none of them.just pops in for photot shots on the shirt tails of the work of others , Check it out for your selfs before you vote for her.

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Cody — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:09 GMT

Good for her for standing up for herself. It's much more than her mother did during the Lewinski scandal.

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Stu — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:23 GMT

I think it was a valid question, and it was asked to the right person you can't ask Bill that question. if he answered it Hillary would probably take his manhood. Though it seems she has already taken it. Bill has turned into a lapdog ready to jump at a simple command its pathetic. Anyway the issue here is how can you trust a woman who does nothing about her husband running around on her when the whole country knows. She stayed with Bill just for the name of Clinton its ridiculous. That kid had every right to know if it hurt her credibility or not and frankly the fact that she did not answer a question that actually pertained to something relevant shows you that the Clintons duck and dodge anything related to personal. And Clintons "misstatement" that was a bold face lie to extract sympathy from her deminishing crowd of morons just shows you that she will manipulate any situation even if it hurts other things. imagine how you would feel if you were a soldier that felt warmth from her greeting then years later you see her deny that she ever got to meet you. that would hurt me. In my opinion letting Hillary Clinton get anywhere close to the White House ever again will be the downfall of American society all together. Keep her in her place .... looking at the White House from outside the gates.

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Tim Walker, Hickory, NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:27 GMT

Don't campaign if you have to give a bad answer like you did. The guy did not ask a bad question. He did not ask about personal home life matters, he asked a question about the chances of the past hurting the chances of the future election. It is all of our buisness when you are a President/First Lady/First Man. She just did not want the guy bringing up something that would hinder her mommy's chances. It should be embarassing. Look at what all they have done while in the White House. No, we are not perfect, but we are held to a higher standard when we hold such an office. I know it's more personal for Chelsea, but you have got to answer better than that. Like this, We have worked passed all of that, and we have chosen to run for President, we must not think it will hinder the chances of mom being the next President of the U.S.

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Bob, Marietta, GA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:35 GMT

How arrogant! There was absolutely nothing wrong with the question. If she is going to be out campaigning for her Mom she can't choose which questions she wants to answer. Hillary's credibility is crucial to her ability to lead. Bill and Hillary have taught their daughter well. Don't accept responsibility for anything. Not qualities I look for in a leader.

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Dianna, Pensacola, Fl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:49 GMT

Very tacky for that student to ask a question like that to the daughter of the offender!! Good for Chelsea!!

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Colleen McNear, Redmong, WA. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:51 GMT

Chelsea handled the question well, and it was bound to be asked. She's an adult, and she is on the campaign trail so she should be prepared for anything.
She's also old enough to know "what is is", that it wasn't a right wing conspiracy as her mother said it was, and it's not too cool to lie under oath even if one is President. I assume she knows all that so the question was senseless.

Colleen - Redmond, WA.

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Colleen McNear, Redmong, WA. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:52 GMT

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Stan, Washington, Pa. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:54 GMT

It's an OK question, but asked to the wrong person---nedded to ask Ma on that one.

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Bobby T Norwood Pa. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:54 GMT

Way to go Chelsea.That is nobodys business but your parents. I do not care what Obama supporters say (Radical Muslim backround in the White House I don't think so )

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fred mueller, saranac lake, NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:12:56 GMT

Chelsea should have asked if he (the questioner) knew were his parents were and what they were up to.

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Vicki, East TN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:01 GMT

I am not a Democrat, but if I were one I wouldn't vote for Hillary JUST FOR THAT REASON....I don't want Bill back in the White House, even as the spouse of the President. So, I say with a resounding "YES" that Bill's unsavory, highly inappropriate actions while he was the leader of this country have hurt Hillary's reputation, and then some. That is the problem with this country these days....nobody is held accountable for ANYTHING, ever. And if Chelsea chooses to place herself out there on the campaign trail, then she most certainly should be willing and prepared to answer those questions, not with emotion, but instead, with all this "poise" and "education" that she supposedly has gained over the years. The President, or any public leader for that matter, should have morals and values that reflect a decent character. The President is a reflection of the health and stability of a country. Accountability is paramount in a leadership position.

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Patrick, Killeen, Texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:02 GMT

No it's not a personal question. One thing about this girl that is sad is how her parents have used her as a political prop for years, yet when the media mentions her the Clintons get defensive. Bill was very blunt about "protecting" her when she was a minor and the media talked about her. Now that she is an adult, where is the media to ask her and her parewnts very pointed questions?
Why did it take a kid on a college campus to open up that line of questioning? Arfe the real reporters soooo scared of doing the job right???

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ktotten — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:04 GMT

What the heck ever happened to plain old good manners. I don't care what these people do for a living, some things should just remain private. The only thing that separates us from the animals of the world is how we treat each other. Animals 1, Humans 0.

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Cindy — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:05 GMT

I think she should have answered the question. She is in the public eye for that purpose. One question is as good as the next. Toughen up kiddo, this is the real world. Feelings aren't spared, ESPECIALLY, if you are running for president. Hill's credibility is definitely our business. I see the Clinton's have raised their daughter to "beat around the bush". Isn't that how Bill got away with his "recreational antics"? She needs to face the fact that most of us haven't forgotten the cheating that went on while the Clinton's were in office. Power definitely makes people think that they are above rightousness.

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GLC, Troy, Ohio — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:08 GMT

I really Don't think it is our(The Public's)business. Chelsea handled her self very well. Kudo's to her. Did President Clinton do all that bad of a job as our president??? I mean he is HUMAN, we make mistakes, if anything he only reminded us that no matter how high you place a person on a pedestal or how much we worship them , in the end, one thing remains, WERE HUMAN. I do believe the only reason the media is putting every aspect of The Clinton's lives under a microscope is because 1. Hillary is running for president and 2. she's a woman. Just because someone is in the public eye does not by any means give us the right to know every detail, including private,emotionally charged moments. I think we all need to really think about how "we" would feel if we were in the same position. Would you want someone you dont even know by name to know intimate details about how your husband cheated on you with a co-worker and then question your daughter about the incident in front of 100's of people??? can you say morals? Respect? and Consideration? Hello people it's not rocket science....have some couth!

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S Newsom, Cleveland, OH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:19 GMT

Chelsea did the right thing. I don't see anything wrong in deflecting a nasty comment about one's mother. And she did it with class.

Obama supporter

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Jack, Minnesota — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:19 GMT

I find it annoying that there are so many hypocrites out there. The media and the hypocrites brush under the rug that Obama made a statement about "a typical white person", yet keep bringing up the fact that Bill Clinton couldn't keep it in his pants. The affair is between Bill and Hillary and is history. Bill didn't make presidential decisions based on who he had sexual relations with on that day. I am more concerned with the war, economics, healthcare, etc. A Democrat needs to be elected President, bottom line. Obama is just as much a career politician as Hillary.

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Helen — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:24 GMT

Chelsea didn't answer the question but I would like to try to. Since Clinton got elected to the Senate twice now from the State of NY and has won many votes to be the nominee, I think that proves it hasn't

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tracy — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:24 GMT

why are you Americans silly? what is wrong with mrs clinton forgiven and forget who hurt her in the pass. instead of you people turning to christ all you do is sit down doing nothing than looking out peoples private life