Clinton’s Display of Emotion: Good or Bad?

The Rope (the political ring)

There were 11 people hanging onto a rope that came down from a helicopter, ten men and one woman. They all decided that one person should let go, because If they didn’t the rope would break and everyone would die.
NO one could decide who should go, so finally the Woman gave a real touching(a tear jerker) speech saying how she would give her life to save the others, because women were used to giving up things for their husbands and children, giving into men, and not receiving anything in return.
When finished speaking all the men clapped. (yep)

NEVER UNDER ESTIMATE THE POWER OF A WOMAN………….

I really don't know who I'm going to vote for yet, but I'm really put-off that so many people are taking issue with this point in Sen Clinton's campaign. Why is it considered weakness to show emotion? Where did we get that idea? Oh, wait a minute...probably from the men!

I think Clinton is a fake...just like her husband. I hope this hurts her b/c I definately do not want her to become the next president.

I think white women have been pulling the crying act for years and it always works in their favor. It is turned on and off like a lightswitch. Her voice didn't crack and she didn't shed a tear when her husband cheated on her, but now all of a sudden she has an emotional cord. Please.

I think she is exhausted and yes she didn't cry but if she is so frustrated and run down now just wait a few more months. When this is the real beginning then they shouldn't of started so early to campaign last yr. if they weren't ready for it. She really isn't on my list of favorites.

I think that any woman has to be tough to survive in a man's world. Whether her scene was fake, which I think it was, or real, she needs to show that she can deal with anything in public. She won't get my vote.

I would not vote for Her. She is not the one to run our government. I had enough with the clintons. NO MORE.

As understandable as an emotional day might be, Senator Clinton is now attempting to move into a position that requires more strengh and stability then previously required of her. She is playing in an all boys club now... As women we realize that tears do not mean weakness, but shes not running against other women... it's the big leagues and she need to step up her game. If she succeeds in getting elected to the highest office, it will be paving the way for other women in politics and positions of great power. She simply must prove that she can not only be as good of a leader as we've experienced, she needs to be better and set the standard. As any woman whose worked in an all male workplace we know that just getting by isn't good enough.

A tear in desparate times work! She used the female trump card - crying! It worked for her this time. Where were the emotions when Bill was in his mess? Phnony!

AS Jean mentioned, - is does put her in a precarious position of being elected due to name recognition. I think the first female president needs to be elected on her own merit, no the coattails of her husbands tenure.

I agree it seemed a contrived performance. Also when she was in college she was the president of the young republicans chapter in her area, that all changed when she teamed up with Bill... Now its all democrat, we need a leader who is strong and has a deep sence of loyalty to America to set us on a path to change. I have yet to see that from her.

While I'm not convinced that Hillary is the best candidate for the first woman president, I have to say, she gets my sympathy on this one, even if the tears were "faked". Studies done in other countries on the social effects of women leaders, or even many studies done in the U.S concerning women in business have found that people tend to label a strong woman or one that does not show "regular" female traits, such as being more emotional are labeled as "bitch" and receive lower satisfactory rates then men who show no emotion and strength, in fact studies have shown that people like a woman leader to act feminine ( for lack of better words). But in this case people backlash at that too. I think it’s time we face the facts: people don't like woman leaders, if they are too strong and show little emotion or tears there're a "bitch" a "nutcracker" and if they do show feminine emotion there're weak. It’s a lose - lose situation, unfortunately women have a long way to go for social equality. I personally, don’t think America is ready for a woman leader, even in the case that a woman is fully competent.

Ok, first off I don’t support Hillary; I just don’t care for the women. But in this I have to say first off she didn’t cry, she showed emotion about something that she is passionate about, and comparing that to her emotional reaction to her husbands mess or any other issue is absurd. No one knows what goes on between a husband and a wife but them. No one knows what kind of relationship they have and the sexual end may not be a high enough priority for her to be passionate about it. But give the women some credit in the face of humiliation and being dragged thru the mud because she supported her husband proves she can be strong. If she is passionate about an issue showing a bit of emotion is not a big deal as long as she doesn’t break down crying and try and play the helpless chick card.

Hillary's emotional moment made me look harder at her. What really turned my head was the following morning on the Today Show when she HONESTLY answered Matt Lauer's questions. She dumped all the political correct BS I am so sick of. If she can keep up honest communication I believe she'll get my vote . . . and that's saying a lot because I generally vote Republican.

i think she is as dishonest as always; she is the antichrist. she is just a carpetbagger and there is not an honest bone in her body. that being said, the media loves her.

I don't think it hurt her. Crying does not mean weakness. It does mean emotion, but that is not weakness.
People are worried about that will she will break down at an important moment, like if there is an attack against the US. It won't. Like most people, she will get pissed first. Clinton might cry at some point during a crisis, but it won't effect what she does during it.
I look at it as a good thing. Clinton will know to take a private moment to vent her emotions about an event and then go back to taking care of it rather than letting it build and build until she can't function.

I think Bill Rancic's comments on Hillary today were out of order and over the top. Mr. Rancic who is clearly out of his league her accuses Hillary of faking this emotion. Well if she did she deserves an Academy Award.

Mr. Rancic's comments were clearly that of a male chauvanist pig. It is sad that he would make these comments without any retribution at all on national TV.

My vote is for Hillary, I think a women can run the country just as a man can.And a women would be a good change.

IF SHE CRIES BEFORE SHE IS ELECTED, CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT SHE WOULD DO IF SHE WAS THE PRESIDENT; AND THINGS WERE NOT GOING HER WAY? THAT WOULD REALLY MAKE THE USA HAVE CREDITABILTY!!!!!! AND AS FOR HER EXPERICENCE, COME SHE IS A JUNIOR SENATOR FROM NEW YORK. SHE HAS NO MORE EXPERIENCE THAN ANYONE ELSE RUNNING. JUST LIKE BILL SHE IS FULL OF HOT AIR.

If any of you actually watched the clip and are not just bantering, you would see that she did not shed one tear. There was no "crying". The woman got choked up for one milisecond and recovered from it gracefully. People cry all the time. First bash her for being completely unemotional, saying she acts like a robot. Now you blame her for unwillingly showing some emotion. Did it work for her? Yeah I think we can conclude that it did. She Won. Just because she is a human doens't mean she isn't going to be a good president. She has feelings too. Have you ever gotten choked up, while talking about something you care about? Now imagine people saying you would be an unfit parent, or boss because of it. you need to get over yourselves. Everyone is human, even Hil, and who says she didn't cry when Bill cheated? Just because the media didn't follow her every step and watch her every move doesn't mean it didn't happen.

So what, so what, so what!!!!! Women need to learn to stop being so hung up on the little things. So she got choked up, that's what women do! Most of us wear our emotion on our sleeves. Focus on the issues that matter, not the simple things the media blows up.

And another thing, this woman decided to stay with her husband after he did. Doesn't that show you a sign of strength? So many marriages are ending these days because people don't have the strength it takes to make it work. Would you have had the strength if your hubby did what Bill did? Probably not! I applaud her! Forgiving a person let alone showing emotion is NOT a weakness!

I could not agree more with the comment below. I was disgusted and changed the channel. Why are chauvenistic comments like those made by Rancic permitted on this show (supposedly for women)and why is he on this show anyway? Because he was on The Apprentice?? NBC needs to clean up its act.

"I think Bill Rancic's comments on Hillary today were out of order and over the top. Mr. Rancic who is clearly out of his league her accuses Hillary of faking this emotion. Well if she did she deserves an Academy Award.

Mr. Rancic's comments were clearly that of a male chauvanist pig. It is sad that he would make these comments without any retribution at all on national TV."

we should look through substance that delivered-messages-other than what media try to overpower people thinking, I think media already take side and that will backfire, try to push Obama with phenomenon,I try to listen to Obama but find no substance other than use preaching style to implant people to think he should be president of United State, ask him what he wants to do and how and ask for previous performance.I will be very sorry if American don't think, don't just feel.
this is not an issue of race or gender, it's about well being of people of United State.

Why haven't comments made made about when Romney crying...three times he's teared up on the campaign trail?

Hill didn't boo-hoo as some would lead others to believed.

Give me a break! I am not a big fan of this candidate and I am extremely concerned that she will bring corruption to the office that will set women back for the presidency for who knows how long. I think she is interested in one thing and will do whatever it takes to get there. I think her marriage is not authentic and I do not think that staying in a mock marriage is a sign of strength at all! I also think all voters considering this candidate should take a good hard look at the Whitewater case and the death of Vince Foster before casting their vote. She brings pretty scary baggage to the table compared to any of the other candidates!

I'm really shocked at the catiness and lack of support from the women in many of these posts. Can you not think of anything else to rip her for other than her husband's infidelity or this very insigificant sign of emotion? If you're trying to convince others not to vote for someone you really should come up with something of substance. We don't need men or a glass ceiling to keep us down...we have eachother.

I don't think that fact that Hillary 'softened' a bit when she met with a group of women. She was trying to related to the audience she had in front of her, as a woman, as a human being.

I have no doubt that if she was in a room full of men discussing serious issues, she would probably give them a serious run for their money. We already know that side of her.

You have to look at the big picture, consider who she was with and where the conversation was at.

We all know the Hillary who is strong and seems to have faced MANY challenges with determination, and has never waivered. It's nice to get a glimpse of someone we as women can relate more to, in a 'safe' setting with like people.

Quit blowing it out of proportion and making it sound like she'd crack under pressure. You can't make a judgement of someone's character and strength based on a 5 second media spot, and the biased comments of the media.

I agree with Godiva_mom. And I'm wondering why the male co-host on IVillage (whatever his name is) said he thought Hillary's moment of clarity was done for the cameras. What was done for the cameras so annoyingly was a show dedicated to this guy's wedding to what's her name that is run and re-run on the E!Channel as if anyone is really interested. I will be so proud as a woman to see Mrs. Clinton our next president.

This is only an issue because the media made it one. If she broke down crying during a debate, THEN maybe it would call her strength into question. But she didn't even cry here. I think this is stupid - and I'm an Obama supporter all the way.

Let's remember that people have different reactions under stress. For example, our current commander in chief has been known to become somewhat sarcastic and belligerent when under pressure. And, let's not forget his immediate reaction, under pressure, when he was notified of the 9-11 events while reading a story in a grade school room. These are emotional reactions all which come from HUMANS.

The majority of posts on this blog really make me sick. "Proud to be a feminist" got it exactly right. People in this country are still very sexist (some are openly; some don't have the honesty to even admit it to themselves). Hillary is damned if she does, damned if she doesn't. She's a cold-hearted b*tch and needs to show some emotion; oh, wait, her voice cracks a couple times during a very honest and personal answer, and suddenly she's a whiny little baby. Make up your minds people. It is really disheartening to see such double standards and sexism from women, in particular. I think all of these people who are worried about Mrs. Clinton shedding a tear or two while president (and somehow by doing so, damaging the "credibility" of this country) should be much more worried about much more serious things (like bombing civilians over in Iraq and Afghanistan over doctored reports of "weapons of mass destruction") damaging America's credibility in other parts of the world.

wait... that was choked up? Did I totally miss it?

Let's give the folks in NH the credit for knowing this woman is the right direction for our country, and shame on the press for making it fodder for the gullible. I will cast my vote her in NV with pride knowing she hasn't a problem placing her hand over her heart to honor our flag; placing her hand over the bible to be sworn in...unlike some, namely Obama. Do your homework, and you too will see what is right. Obama seems most likely to insite a riot, and Hillary seems most likely to know how to calm it down. Let's stop playing games, and get serious....what I learned in journalism was that another word for news was propaganda...so let's vote with our brains people. It's our country and the welfare of its people at stake.

Whatever! Not a big deal, people. This was not a televised debate - it was one moment caught on film. She's not "weak', she's human.
I'm not a supporter of her politically, but these are the kinds of stupid things that we should NOT be focusing on during a very important election. I bet half of the people responding here don't know here record or her agenda and are jumping on whatever bandwagon that sounds like fun. Get out of the tabloid mentality and think beyond her sex.

This was ridiculous! Also, I am a woman that will not vote for Hilliary Clinton. I do not need my husband to get me a job nor do I need to cry or almost cry on national tv because things got a little rough. Horrific! and a slap in the face to professional women everywhere!

I agree with most on this post-- Hilliary is not the type of woman that I can support. Further, her "experience" is in what-- being first lady or being a senator that got elected in a state that she never lived in. She and Bill (who I voted for twice)need to move on and out! I am sick of the Bushs and the Clintons-- America is a democracy NOT a monarchy. I was insulted-- I have been totally belittled in the boardroom but did not whimper or have my voice flail. I took it, and went to the bathroom and cried like a baby in private. This is what women around the world know that we must do! The crying was a manipulative ploy that worked for silly women in NH-- let's hope the rest of us have better sense!

Carolanne "Cat"-- you seriously need to open your mind and not be sucked in by stupidity. You make a big deal about putting your hand over your heart? What about voting for a war? What about lying and manipulation? What about whitewater? What about being a cold hearted woman that only seeks political gain at any costs? Let's look at the issues-- I dare not vote for a woman just because she is a woman. I vote for the PERSON and what they stand for, what they have done but more importantly the vision that they have. "Let's vote with our brains" as you say-- but I would request that you use yours and vote for a candidate of change and substance. Hilliary is not that candidate-- look at the healthcare debacle. If you want more Washington, more gridlock-- vote for her and the US will be damned. Hilliary is no Bill Clinton and although she is "fooling" people into thinking that she was integral in the administration-- we can know differently. How integral? Say Monica L?

If she cant take the heat now, she's not going to take it later. Its so early in the game and she's already crying. It just goes to say that she doesnt have tough skin. How are you going to be president, if you cant take losing one primary?

Truthfully, I think the New York Senator used a 'Ploy' to turn the tide in her favor. American, have a soft spot for Women & Children in distress. It appeared that she was in distress, as such: the voters responded. Thanks!

I used to be a Republican, too, until I realize they were againt women's issues, such as right to choose. And now they are just plain mean-spirited. I am proud that I am no longer one of them...

Yes this may be a mans country but many women have been leaders for their countries and done great jobs at it. A woman can't do any worse then what a Man ( Bush ) did. May best Person Win!!

First, in response to Highly Cynical's comment at 9:20am this morning... "I think white women have been pulling the crying act for years and it always works in their favor."

Your comment is bigoted, racist, and incredibly untrue. Women of every race, creed, color, sexual orientation, etc. have used the "crying act" to success. And I have known plenty of men who have used the "crying act" as well.

Secondly, I am very disappointed to see the amount of backlash against Hillary. Why can't a strong, independent woman be a little emotional without facing criticism because of it? Showing emotion doesn't mean that she won't be a competent president, it just means that she is human. Personally, I'd rather have someone who shows a little emotion in the office in lue of a robot.

Third, I'm voting for Obama or Edwards myself, but not becuse Hillary showed a little emotion. To be honest, Hillary is a little too conservative for me.

She's a Phony. It was a political move people. Wake up!
She's flip flops back and forth. And coming from a military perspective - Since could not control her "Husband" then how can she be the "Commander-In-Chief" of this Nation. Think abouy it.

Why should we base a person's ability to lead a country on their ability to control their spouse? First off, Clinton certainly wasn't the first president to be unfaithful to his spouse and he definitely won't be the last. Secondly, I'm sure there has been marital indiscretions among the First Ladies as well, so does that mean that their husbands were inept presidents? Third, controlling another person shouldn't be the goal of marriage and controlling the masses shouldn't be the goal of a president. Lastly, I'd have no respect for a president who allowed their spouse to control them as that means their spouse is leading the country, not them.

To agree with Darla, Hillary does flip flop all over the place and I personally will not be voting for her. I'd love to make history and vote for the first female presidential candidate, but I disagree with her overall platform too much.

All the candidates flip flop all over the place. As for Hillary, if she can weather the storm after all the publicity of her husbands affair. She is strong enough to lead the nation. You never once heard her say poor little me look what he has done! Plus while Bill Clinton was in office my 401k was growing like gangbusters. It sure hasn't been that good with Bush.

I don't like Hilary because of what she stands for. I think that she should be allowed to cry, I wish that then MEN would cry as well. Crying is not always a sign of weakness, it can convey passion. I HATE HATE HATE the stigma that crying has in the country! It is not right!!! If you go to almost any other country crying is open and allowed.

1. Let's try to stick honestly to the facts. She did not cry. Anyone who has watched the ENTIRE exchange would see that. The emotion was genuine. 2. The outcome in NH was not the result of what the pundits (and Mr. Ransick) want us to believe was a pre-planned crying spell. The people telling us that she won because she cried remind me of the neanderthals who used to suggest that when a woman earned a job promotion it was because she slept with someone. Is it possible that the NH voters voted for the one that they decided was most qualified? Let's review: As of Sat.there were 38% undecideds. The debate was Sat night. I for one was undecided. After the debate, I concluded the only people saying anything of substance were Clinton & Richardson. The other 2 thought they could win with slogans like "change". Obama gives beautiful speeches. But he didn't tell us what he's done/will do. The job is more than slogans & speeches. A lot of people in NH weighed rhetoric vs. results & decided Clinton was most qualified.

This is not the behavior of a world leader. She was WHINING and I do mean WHINING over nothing. What will she do standing toe to toe with less than friendly leaders? I never wanted to see the nonesense of the Clintons again. I surely don't want to see a leader of this great country whining for any reason. How sad, the Dems have a poor actress in Mrs. Clinton and an empty shirt in Obama.

Ruth, thank you for noticing my message...it means I made you think...it means you may take the time to check out the information in the Chicago Tribune about Rezko and Obama, it may mean you just might learn there were a lot of prominent people fooled by the Bush regime; the war just one of the many lies from that mess; you may take the time and investigate about the church your Obama attends and what his true allegiances are to his faith; maybe you will take the time to find out government doesn't jump just because someone sermons about change - anyone who thinks it happens that easily really needs to take a course in political science alone---and did you know he doesn't salute the American flag, the very flag thousands have shed their blood for...thank you, Ruth for taking time to get upset---now get even madder and find out that Obama is a great orator - his defeat speech in NH was a great sermon - you're not going to change things with a sermon-Hillary's been working on that over half her life - thanks Hill!

ps--Whitewater was a whitewash sugar

An early post stated that a woman has to be tough to live in a man's world. What a statement from a woman. I don't think enough females agree that we have the power to make this so-called "man's world" a world where men and women treat each other on equal terms. As a young female maybe I am just being idealistic, but why are we agreeing that it's a "man's world" really?! When we do that, it gives our power away. I would like to see one of you run for President and not have an emotional moment in the midst of it all. Hillary had the strength to do it in public.

Ruth - eat some chocolate --- Cat...thank you for your insight, it looks like you have spiked my interest in knowing more than just a word....the next time I hear "change" I hope I'm in Las Vegas

Several past Presidents have gotten "choked up" while at a podium. Ronald Reagan being one of them. Not a word was said about it.

I'm an emotional guy, too. I get emotional when I see good deals like at BargainBurner!!

Take it from a guy who has been raised by strong and executive minded women -- I can't say I have ever met a woman who cannot indeed run the whole show - I think they are born with management skills...they were never weak, and only human if they did shed a tear, but trust me every single one more capable than most men I have ever known...they can do what they say they can. NEVER DOUBT THAT! I am proud of the strong women I know...Hillary seems most indeed capable. Her accomplishments are many - I don't see too many entries here indicating knowledge of that.....she's the real deal. Do you think the other female leaders throughout the world aren't worthy? Wake up out there. I have learned, and women are pillars of life from the beginning. I'm voting for the person most likely to succeed. I believe that would be the one with the knowledge of how to be diplomatic and has experience in things like: balancing the budget & world diplomacy. Other than Joe Biden, she's the best from what I can see.

I am totally not surprised by the venomous comments here from women about a woman. Women will never get ahead until we start looking out for each other and also, cut each other a little slack. C'mon ladies. Let's grow up and address the candidates on their views. Perhaps, the fact that a woman is running will wake more women up. Then, they will actually know what is happening in their country and world.

I think it was a genuine moment of emotion for her. HOWEVER, and it is a big however, I do not for moment think it was because of her concern for us the people of the United States of America. I think it was for herself. She was feeling sorry for herself. She thought the primary/caucus process would be a cake walk for her and her husband. It was not and is not. It is really too bad. She is a bright woman with lots of ambition. Unfortunately, her heart is not with us. It is with herself.

The fact that she is a woman has nothing to do with her crying. She has has a lot of experience in the acting field, as many politions before her. What better way to gain emotions and votes from those who might think she has no compassion.

Clinton is weak, silly & foolish. She has no business running for president! And crying during a campaign?? Just what we need during such a critical time for our country. A cry baby. I'm sure the Iraqi leaders will have such respect for a soft, malleable pushover of a woman.

She has been in politics for MANY years she knows what works. She tried the tears for some it worked others it showed the real FAKE she is. Maybe she was feeling bad that she is still getting a paycheck but not at work for months. That would not work for me. Maybe I should get into politics. They should tell their views and work, then they would know what is needed in this country. We need a single mother of say 4-6 children to make the budget for the Senate and Congress I bet we would be surprised at the money that could be used else where for the good of ALL. They live the big life and do not care what we need, want or should have.
May the honest canidate win.

SHe is a very good actress.
I didn't buy it.

What happens if Hilary is elected and has to deal with leaders of the world, such as Russia's Putin. Will she use the tear tactic in a difficult situation? If a caucus stressed Hilary, what will happen in a real confrontation.

IMO, Hillary doesn't have an honest bone in her body. She's desparately trying not to look like the hard, cold, calculating person she usually comes across as. It's all about power and getting back in the White House. I don't believe either of the Clintons have anyone's best interest at heart unless it will further their own ambitions. She'll say/do whatever she thinks she has to say or do to try and win the upcoming election. I'm not against a woman president. Two of my most admired women leaders were Margaret Thatcher and Indira Ghandhi, but they were true leaders of the people.

Hillary Clinton is a great manipulator...she learned from the best...her husband. Whether her tears were real or not doesn't matter much to me...it's the fact that I do not want anyone with such a corrupt background leading this great nation. She is neither a leader or anyone I could ever respect. I am always bewildered as to why she has such a following.

She spends most of political life defending comments that she is a robotic, cold persona; then she finally shows emotion and everybody claims she is too hysterical to do a man's job. Come on ladies, how can you be so sexist? I thought it was genuine, and I was touched by her feelings.

Amen to comments by Marty and Dianne. Power, power, power. Too bad Condy Rice isn't running. she would score the winning touchdown.

Way back when her husband became president Hillary wanted to do something to correct the healthcare situation. She was shouted down of course. Too bad. If she had been allowed to do something back then we might not be in the healthcare crisis we're in now. It takes a woman or a sensitive person to care about other people.

Hillary Clinton is the worst woman that could possibly run for President of the United States. I am all for women having equal rights, but this should be like the Navy SEALS...women shouldn't be able to do it because women (especially like her) don't have the mental capacity to handle the job for President. She wouldn't even be able to run her own business well, much less run for President. Who wants to vote for a woman whose husband cheated on her and she is still together with him? She didn't do anything about that and that is bad enough. This proves she won't have any ambition to get anything done about president. She's totally full of crap.

Not only is she not qualified to be president, as a woman, she is ugly. This country will be in sad shape should she be elected (God forbid!)

Men have been running this country, for far too long, lets see what a women could do.

Hilary Rodham (her fellow famulae of Wellesley never refer to her by her married name - they don't approve of a patriarchic invention like love and marriage) cried. So what?
True - it would be "So what?" - if it even seemed to be honest. But we know: she felt the cold on her feet after Iowa - understandable. And, as many of us saw clearly: It's the "Girl Thing". That's how, every day, equality in trodden into the floor of every court in the land. That's how truth and evidence become unnecessar luxuries.
We all know it - and yet, w are quite happy to let "chivalry" fall for it. Well, I'm not quite sure who it was in N.H. I know, men are gullible. That's why we can treat them like little boys -even when they are 60.
But it seems, 30 years of post-feminism have done a lot of damage to our lot, too. So, who should be President? (For God's sake, leave Ralph Nader out!) But if we take Hilary, we might just as well appoint Kim Gandy (and she has no link, neither in brain nor mind with Ghandhi) of Lesbos. J.Boost

Here's a solution to the healthcare crisis! Take all the benefits from the illegal immigrants. They get to come here illegally and get everything for free while I have to work my rear end off with a hard job and still have to pay for my health care. Can you tell me what's wrong with the picture? Exactly!

If she didn't break down and cry when Bill was caught 'red handed' for his affair with Monica Lewinsky, what makes her think we'd believe she'd get emotional over losing in Iowa? Give me a break. The woman is as cold as ice.

I hate to say but Her Husband made me sick when he was in office with the Monica issue, She makes me sick just the thought that she stood by him and made a fool of herself. What will happen if she gets in there? She definetly does not have my vote that family makes me sick.

yep, have to agree with the ones that say she's using it as a ploy....puhleez, the woman's been in politics for years, you don't think she's learned a trick or two?? I have no issues with having a woman president; I just don't want THIS woman as president!!!

why are women their own greattest enemy? Can't we ever learn to cover up for each other. Lets stop the stupid hating please!!! Then we have no justification to accuse the men of stopping us or relegating us, here is our chance and we want to blow it; one women who has come out to represent us women, she does not have to be a saint, why can't we support her if for nothing else -she is one of our own. Even in Africa, as backward as we are; we went all out to support Sirleaf-Johnson and we got the 1st ever female president- did you know we accepted her hooker, line and sinker! Yet Superpower America has not NOT yet produced one yet!!

If it was anyother woman I may have voted for her if she had what it takes, but I'm sorry Hilary doesn't fit that picture. It isn't because she is a woman, it is what she represents and I know being a woman, I don't want the country referring me to her.

That's the problem with this world. Every word and action has to be scrutinized. Hillary is very strong and she showed a little emotion and the world came to an end.She is not Bill so stop relating everything he has done to her. Whether she wins or not she deserves the right to try.
You should be so critical of the stupid stunts the people in entertainment and sports do.

Re:Posted by Carolanne"Cat" on January 10 at 09:15pm
I suggest you do your research before posting complete lies.
Please follow the links to CNN, Chicago Sun Times, Associated Press and others debunking the false claims regarding Obama.

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The Question in the Audience assumes that ONLY a woman
is STRESSED OUT with campaigning? Why all the NONsense
about a WOMAN MULTITASKING for a "SELECTED" MAJOR job?
Is this CANDIDATE looking after babies or dinner or POOR ?

I think the entire episode was staged. Why would anyone ask a millionaire with no children at home, a high powered position, no day-to-day household responsibilities and a huge staff to manage her activities, how she manages to keep going? It just doesn't ring true. This is not your typical working woman/wife/mother. It was staged.

Definitely! She'd be stupid if she didn't try this little trick at least once! Especially since the media has been saying that she HAS to show a SOFTER side! Just in time Hillary!
I think the Clintons are both very calous...and definitely would not be a good choice for president.

Do I want a weepy president...DEFINITELY NOT! I want someone who can stand the ground...be strong and show a sympathetic heart, but not be the sympathetic heart!

Who does she think she's fooling anyway???

I find it interesting when it is said to be a sign of weakness"if more politicians had more of there feelings such as,fear,personal pain,etc. In my opinion, As a man, I am glad to see her show some emotion.Of course it will be said,"that`s a women for you."or something like that.Then all the world leaders ought to be in group therapy together.lol.funny some truth to it.I could go on and on,LET HER CRY ALREADY.oops didn`t mean to yell. lolI`m not sure whom I am voting for,butsomethinging like this should not take her down. Don

i do not like her regardless if she

laughs or cries, and that goes double for her husband..maybe she learned to cry easy being married to him!!!

i do not like her regardless if she

laughs or cries, and that goes double for her husband..maybe she learned to cry easy being married to him!!!

Fatigue will bring emotions to the surface. Everyone has to remember that the candidates have been on the road for months. By the time they reached New Hampshire, most of them were running on reserve energy. If it had been Mit Romney...I'd have believed it an act. Clinton's reaction seemed very honest. The validity or appropriateness of her response was never a question in my mind. Looking past that I see what she intends to do to medicine in the attempt to achieve universal medical coverage. Removing insurance companies from the equation is the problem. This will only cause a loss of middle class jobs, hurting our economy and speeding up the pending recession. I personally want my elected officials to be more in touch with the human element of representation.

Has anybody thought that her 'crying' was not for her country but about the selfish and personal issue of having lost?
We need a president who can walk tall and stand straight under pressure. Our president will be talking and dealing with MEN presidents and sorry, the Middle East is not ready for a Woman president from the country they hate the most....just imagine...

Enough with the Clintons, they think that they are the royalty of the US.
Go back to ark. and let someone else
try to improve our country.

Enough with the Clintons, they think that they are the royalty of the US.
Go back to ark. and let someone else
try to improve our country.

I believe Hillary's emotions were genuine. The campaign is about "what she/he will do for the citizens and country". Someone asked about "her". The campaign is exhausting on all the candidates, as stated by Mrs. Edwards herself. Showing her emotions, does not mean Hillary cannot stand up to pressure. The country and the world are ready for a Woman president.

There are two, maybe three points being argued at the same time and it tends to confuse things. There is the, "Will Hillary make a good president (subargument, "Is she crooked?", "Is the country ready to accept a woman president?", "If she's not a crook is she too soiled by Bill's 'sins'?" etc, etc). There is also the, "Did this woman display weakness?" followed by, "Does this tear in the eye mean that, if elected this candidate will be unable to stand up to the demansd of the office and thus be a weak president?"

Some people are answering the first question, but the question I have is, "Have enough of the citizens (and voters in particular) of this country developed the understanding that tears are not necessarily a sign of weakness that can be used to club women candidates into defeat?

I don't think that a woman or an African American will be accepted by the electorate, yet. From my perspective either would be better than what we have now. But I want a candidate who has a good chance of winning.

Eight years ago our country had a budget surplus. Eight years ago the US was admired around the world. Eight years ago unimployment was at an all time low. Eight years ago a average person could buy a house. Eight years ago the dollar was healthier than the euro and we weren't borrowing money from China and Saudi Araba. If that was done by royalty so be it. I want that again!! I think it's going to take a strong experienced leader like Hillary to do it.As females we need to take pride in her accomplishments.How forunate all the young girls (agesd 4-i4) will be to experience a female president. I grew up knowing I didn't have a chance because "it was a job for a man" but my granddaughters can really grow up to be president!!!!!

I use to have more respect for Hillary Clinton but she has shown her true colors in this race by showing she will do whatever it she feel it takes to win the nomination. She is a disapppointment to woman in my opinion. She has started the "race" issue, argued with herself and then blamed Obama. She has let her campaign and others on her stage, bring up the past high days drug experiment of Obama after promising not to. She is running a dirty campaign. I thought she was above that. It brings to mind now questions of her honesty,integrity, which in the past I gave her the benefit of the doubt. She is now in her desperation, beginning admit her vote for the war was wrong while saying Obama was slip sliding on his position, when in fact he was right on mark and consistant in his view on the Iraq war. Mrs. Clinton's years in the White House no longer mean anything to me as far as experience, and she chose to remain a victim in her marriage to become a senator I feel now. We don't need THIS WOMAN as president!

It is my feeling that it was not genuine. For me I had not made up my mind, and still have not who I would cast my vote for but after the poor display of emotions, the racial comments from Bill Clinton, and the attacks on Obama I have lost a lot of respect for The Clintons and their campaign. If it was genuine, it also makes me question whether she is truly capable of carrying out the duties of this country. Will she have a breakdown if a President of another country doesn't give in and allow her to have her way. What will that say for our country (with many who already
have little regard for women). What will their reaction be? How strong will our country appear to be when the President of the United States has an emotional breakdown. Either way, I thought it was just outlandish.

To correct my earlier post, I meant to type " past High School days drug experiment". While I am back I might add the Mr. Obama was honest to admit while Mrs. Clinton husband chose to say he did not inhale. Give me a break.... It is time for change, not the rhetoric of the oldies but the some time goodies in Wa.

I do not like billary as a person and certainly not as a presidential candidate.I do Not like obama as a presidential candidate, they have NO EXPERIENCE. and look where No Experience bush got us,God help america if either of these people should happen to make it to the white house. Bundle up everything you have and move to mexico.

Hilary is a political animal and everything she does is done to further her ambitions including the so-called emotion moment.

Wow, is anyone in the USA concerned with issues at all. Maybe the media should start demanding some answers on that instead of picking up the minutia

I think its good for a person who does cares whats going on this country. I think the Clintons can get the job done in what Bush as fuck up. They did it in the 90s they can do it now.

Crying or no tears The important question is is she the right candidate we want when she has been part of the system before which has not done much for the working class. The time is over for cosmetic politics which what the Clintons are good at.

It simply amazes me how, seemingly level headed individuals, become lunatics during a presidential election year. Do any of you see how the media
manipulates words. Or how some people manipulate history for their own purposes. 1) Not taking anything away from Martin Luther King who led the civil rights movement, it all came together when Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. That is the truth!
This was not supposed to be a black and white election..but the MEDIA has made it so. Wake up America, we are all smarter than this... let's look at the experience, the issues, and realize politics is politics...so its' up to us to be discerning and make the best choice possible for this country. And all those who mention womanhood as a factor...look around the world at how many woman have been chosen to lead their country...How advanced we are/how backward we are.

Don't under estimate the power of women, these are only excuses to knock down a powerful woman running for office, the presidential office. Men runnining against are just intimidated by her, she has my vote. The world knows how strong she is after going through her husband cheating and keeping her family together as it should be, family values are important and marriage is a sacred vow, that does'nt make her week at all it actually makes her stronger than you think.

I'm 4 showing emotions......GENUINE emotions.

I think that Hilliary is an astute polititican and she listened to the polls suggestion that she should show a softer side..........so she did (a great political move).

I recall when her husband did the same. We (a group of people) watched him smiling outside of Ron Brown's funeral. No problem. For me, the problem was when Clinton saw the cameras, be became "emotional". He made himself part of a "photo opportunity".

That said, I like the Clintons. Hilliary is no wimp. She's was heads above in school in a male dominated environment; she was married to a man who caused havoc in their home; he survived an attempt to have him impeached...and Hilliary stood by him, every step of the way - without tears.

:-)

She is not the only would be President or President whose voice has seemed to break or has appeared to have glistening eyes. Kennedy, Johnson, Reagan and many others have appeared to be very sincere, frank and human in some of their speaches throughout history. Thank goodness, they were able to show their feelings from time to time. We do not need a robot for President. We need someone who is smart, intelligent and able!!!!!

I'm all for a woman to be president, just not Hillary. She's too old school and has too much baggage and I don't trust her one bit. I think she's doing a lot of whining and playing the victim to get sympathy votes.

I wish that all candidates for the office of President of the United States had to pass a factual test on current events, world geography, world leaders, etc. before declaring their candidacy. I believe that Hillary would come out far ahead of her competition if such a test were given. Of course I realize too that the office requires a lot more than knowledge of facts. It requires good judgment and the ability to make decisions under pressure. Here again, I think that Hillary would base her decisions on their impact on our country as a whole. Unfortunately, the MEDIA in our country has the power to control just about everything and to insert their biases on just about every issue. Another issue that we usually don't talk about is the lack of knowledge on the part of the citizens who are voting. If we had to pass a test based on our knowledge of the issues and how candidates stand on the issues, most of us would not do well. Many people vote because of the Party affiliation first of all.

what the heck is a matter with you women? We to stand up our fellow female. Men have harmed this country long enough! we need to see what a women can do and Hillary not only has the brains but the balls. You negative woman should hang your heads in shame. Go Hillary!!
granegose

Shortest verse in the Bible: "Jesus wept."

Though I do not plan to vote for Hillary, I was angry about all the nasty things people were saying about her, "she was too strong...her voice was wrong, she was not feminine enough..." But then after her show of being tired and over wrought I heard a man of the street,"well do we need someone that unstable to be president?" Ok for a woman to win will take an act of the gods, is not lost on me.

I am for Obama...but as I was watching the New Hampshire primary I told my husband..."I hope Hillary wins, it will give her heart and Obama needs to work harder." Why...because I was sick at what people were saying.

They hate the Clintons..why? for years of security and 23 million jobs? Having the debt lowered? Because he was caught being stupid? and they hate Hillary, why? For being the wronged woman? for being accused of things that she was found innocent of?

Because of people's narrowness of minds we got Bush...how is that working out?

keir

the woman who;s help you and risk her live and born you,you most help her to set on the chair and rest if you are a good baby.

Aren't we Moms suppose to be emotional, if a mother isn't a little emotional about her children other Mom's tongues start wagging. Yet, when a woman, a mother such as Senator Hilary Clinton shows emotion, we want to stone her. Hello, you want a woman in office, she is strong, dependable, reliable and knows how to stand up for women and families, "our children." How many men do you know of in the Senate, or any political field have shown any emotion towards their families or children while in office? Very few! Most of the children from fathers in office have been in jail once or twice or gotten into trouble. So you Mothers who keep bickering about how we don't show emotion as mothers to our children, Look in the mirror. What kind of person are you, what kind of mother are you, what kind of woman are you? I am a mother and woman who wants change. I believe it's time for a woman to make it. I believe at times she as a woman and mother think of our men at war. Not just in her political arena. Remember emotion is good

I believe it would be frightening if Hillary Clinton became our next president. She and her husband have planned this for years. As I read above of her strength in staying with her husband during all of his "flings", it wasn't strength, it was this plan they both had-first you, then me. I don't trust her. she sayas not what she believes but what She thinks her audience wants to hear. She claims she has experience. In what? I can't see where she has accomplished anything.I have 30 year old grandchildren and all they havae seen and remember in their life is a Clinton and a Bush as president. It's time for a new face and one that is honest and not phony and constantly being checked on some sort of crime..

I believe it would be frightening if Hillary Clinton became our next president. She and her husband have pl