I think it has a lot to do with the fact that they are asking her what do you think--did the scandal ruing your mother's credibility. I don't think she wants to talk about what can be both a simple question and be a personal question. What she thinks on the subject is really none of anyones business. She made a firm stand, good for her.

Look, the question is going to come up, if by some great chance she pulls off this nomination and Hillary needs to answer that question. My big reason for not supporting her is that very fact, she doesn't want to talk about the very things that made her this strong, electable candidate, I don't think personally her foreign policy experience is any better then Obama, I don't think that becuase she sat second chair to president clinton it makes her a stronger candiate. She is not willing to open up about who she really is and Obama does, he takes problems or potential disasters head on and does not back down where she does. And while Chelsea doesn't and shouldn't have to answer for her mother, then maybe Senator clinton needs to answer those questions instead of forcing her daughter into those uncomfortable situations.

I'd agree with her if her father hadn't publicly lied about it so much. I don't know how it impacts her mother's credibility but the lies over l'affair Lewinsky certainly submarined his with the media.

I think it's hilarious. Reporters are vultures just looking to prey on someone's misfortune. It is NONE OF ANYONE's BUSINESS, and I think its great that she put them in their place. I would have said the same thing!

The question was meant to be a political one, asking if the controversy had done anything to damage her mother's credibility.

Chelsea's response though, came off sort of like... "I am only a cheer leader for my mother. She should be President. Anything else is none of your business."

Don't you also find it funny how the The Swamp can find room for two separate posts about this, posts about an onion story on McCain asking supporters for a lift to the airport and anything else humorous and not threatening to Obama, but not this onion story.

Curious how nothing that can even be perceived as remotely against Obama won't find its way into these pags.

Although I support Hillary, I think Chelsea's response was wrong, wrong, wrong. While, how her mother handled the affair may be nobody's business, how it impacts her campaign and her credibility is indeed a fair question. Chelsea could have turned this into an excellent speaking point but instead relied on the tried and true "none of your business" line.

The funny thing here I find is that Bill had the affair, not Hillary or Chelsea. I find it so funny that the party of "family values" can be so nasty and hypocritical to the fact that Hillary STUCK WITH IT. Decided to make it work. How the hell does anyone have a problem with that? I'm sure some of the bonehead nasties will find something...but you need to get a life.

How can the crediblity of a contender for the Presidency not be anyone's business? She wasn't asked how it affected her or her mother personally - the question was legitimate - did the scandal hurt Mrs. Clinton's credibility? Me thinks we know the answer.....

Well- she dodged that bullet... one less lie the clinton family put out this week... also one less disclosure. That whole family is corrupt. We do not need another political family in the whitehouse- and her inability or reluctance to answer the question just confirms it!

Just another "rightwing conspiracy". Give me a brake.

Good for Chelsea. She answered this question in the best possible manner. Thank what you will of her parents, I think they raised a fine, intelligent young woman.

I don't remember the Bush daughters being asked in 2004 what they thought about the lies their father told to start a war, or what they thought about their father ignoring warnings that could have prevented 9/11.

YES AND NO

With all due respect, the answer is really yes AND no.

Is Lewinsky relevant to Hillary '08 ? NO

Is Hillary's credibility relevant to the '08 election ? YES

Should Chelsea find the topic offensive and distasteful ? YES

Did Chelsea have good reason to be deeply offended by the question in the way it was actually worded ? NO

Have the Clintons been caught planting questions in such audiences before ? YES

Is that relevant to credibility ? YES

Do Hillary's "I mis-spoke because I am human" excuses adequately explain the gross exaggerations she made about sniper-fire in Bosnia ? NO

Are these exaggerations about Hillary's "warfare" experience relevant ? YES

Are these isolated examples ? NO

Do the Clintons like to play the victim card whenever they are under fire ? YES

Did this questioner mean to hurt Chelsea's feelings ? NO

Was Chelsea's answer rehearsed at least to some degree ? YES

Could future Bill Clinton affairs distract a theoretical Hillary presidency ? YES

Is that relevant ? YES

Is there a reasonable explanation as to why the Clintons have not released their tax forms ? NO

Is it relevant ? YES

Would the Clintons prefer everyone talk about race/Rev. Wright or this question to Chelsea instead of the tax forms or the Bosnia lie ? YES

If there was no video to prove Hillary was lying about Bosnia, would Hillary still be making those claims ? YES

If there were no DNA evidence linking Bill to Monica would Bill still be denying that affair ? YES

Do I care when whiny Hillary suppporters attack me personally ? NO

Do undecided voters need to think carefully about personal integrity when they vote in '08 ? YES

Does Hillary's failure to produce the tax forms mean she is hiding something ? YES

Did Bill undermine our country's legal system when he argued that lying under oath is not a serious offense ? YES

Is that one of the reasons not to trust the Clintons ? YES - one of many

Good for her. It was not revelant to this campaign or any campaign. Not to excuse the act, but Clinton's dalliance while president is hardly the first time a president played patty cake with girls in the White House. Only an insane desire by jealous Republicans to push Clinton out by any means made this a story.

She was right to stand her ground with a question that was presented more to create a story than one to bring informantion.

Good for Chelsea! If Bill had answered the same way there would be no impeachment! However, talk radio and the republicans will have a field day with this "problem" and IF Clinton gets the nomination she will not be able to say "none of your business".

I also think it was a mean spirited cheap shot to ask Chelsea anyway.

And I am for Obama!

Hillary, you must fire her, reject her, disown her. She's a little snip, and thoughtful, patriotic voters can't believe you've stood by her these 28 years. You should have stood UP to her, pointed out the error of her brittle ways, modeled acceptable behavior. Oh, I know, the Clinton way is to ignore crummy stuff, but if you think Obama should have confronted Wright long ago, then look into your own cobwebby cupboards, lady.

The opportunity was missed for this 28 year-old woman to defend her mother's credibility, instead of giving such a sophomoric answer...what a DUFUS. Then again, she is a Clinton and will answer only what she wants to answer.

Hillary's credibility is definitely under "Sniper Fire" right now.

Will it be our business when our president is a cuckhold?

Chelsea, You are a class act. You handled the whole situation with perfection!

Does the fathers infidelity hurt the mothers credibility? What an ignorant question!

I'm puzzled. I thought that was a great question and all of our business.

Uh, Chelsea was not asked details about the affair which might provoke the response she made. she was asked about its impact on Hillary's credibility with respect to her public image and general street cred. Chelsea's response did not make sense. moreover, the person who asked the question about Hillary's credibility would have fared better if she asked a question about, say, Hillary's talent as a fabulist and its relationship to her credibility.

Her comment was correct, but it would have sounded more diplomatic, if she would have said, "That is confidential". Those three words are remarkable for questions that are personal. Thank you.

Her response did not make sense in light of the way the question was worded. She could have said that she did not want to discuss anything pertaining to that situation, but "none of your business" is a non-sequitor.

I have no problem with her response. Chelsea shouldn't be expected to answer that particular question. She should not have to defend her mother's response to her father's actions. That is between her parents and frankly really isn't the questioners business (or mine or yours).

Frankly, the Lewinsky affair impacts my view of Bill, not Hillary. That Hillary chose not to walk says more about (a) her ability to forgive and/or (b) that she had her eye on a bigger prize and accepting Bill's "indiscretions" was a price she was willing to pay. (a) is a positive and (b) is neutral in my opinion. I already think the woman is fundimentally dishonest and wouldn't vote for her to be dog catcher.

If she can't run with the big dogs, she needs to stay on the porch!

Yes, the question about her mother's complete lack of credibility is 100% relevant to this election.

I completely agree with Big-T-Tom.

I think Chelsea showed her age/inexperience and that is fine. She isn't running for the Presidency and she can avoid any question she wants.

The question wasn't asking for personal information about her mother or their life as a family, it was asking for Chelsea's opinion of her mother's image in the eyes of America and how the Lewinsky scandal affected it.

I'm not knocking Chelsea for her response, but a more helpful response would have been to:

a) either decline similar to: "Americans can decide for themselves as to my mother's credibility; (say little, nothing can be misconstrued, twisted or inferred); or

b) similar to: "My mother is, and was, a very strong and wise woman. She made the choice to stand by her husband of X years, and father to her daughter, and to limit as best she could the damage to the Presidency and the running of the country we all love. I love my dad, my mom loves my dad, and we are a happy family, living in the present and continuing to do what we can to help and improve our country." This option would have given her a great opportunity in so many ways. However, the more you say... yada yada.

p.s. yes it damaged her credibility, but to a MUCH lesser degree than actions during this democractic nomination race.

pps. No, I don't agree with Hillary's choice to stand by her man. If she hadn't, she may well have already clinched the Democratic nomination in my view.

Bill was ultimately impeached because of the Lewinsky scandal. Hillary's credibility definitely comes into play. How is this none of our business??

Why shouldn't the question be asked, if Chelsea is out campaigning? If she chooses to be in the political arena, why shouldn't she have to answer questions?

Why does the media work so hard to make certain subjects (subjects that by no coincidence happen to be embarrassing to Democrats) "outside the bounds"?

Chelsea acted rude and entitled. If she is going to campaign like an adult she can act like one.

It's time the press stop letting the Clintons use their daughter like a spoiled twelve year old.

This not national "mirror,mirror on the wall", who can control us most of all.

Chelsea needs to learn some manners and understand that as painfull as her father's actions were, she can't play adult and then run away when the bullets start flying.

canyourepeatthequestio?

Hey, it's America, folds. Free Press? I can understand her being offended, but to act so shocked was (in my view) disingenuous. Far from none of our business, her father's sexual indiscretions with young women in his employ were part of an impeachment hearing. That make's them more than our business, they are her father's legacy. Since questions do exist in peoples' minds-- mine certainly and everyone I've asked about this--regarding Hilary's honesty and credibility, questions like this apply to her, since she's made her 8 years in the WH a cornerstone of the case for her candidacy. You can't tell me someone as smart as Chelsea seems to be, from a family as politically adroit as the Clintons' wasn't expecting this line of question and prepped with talking points. The whole, "I'm shocked you would ask me about the skunk at the picnic" is just too hard to swallow, frankly. She had a chance to talk about and spin the answer but she slammed the questioner...I was not impressed by that performance.

chelsea is a slime ball like the father and the mother." None of your business" was the wrong answer to give, if she would said : I would rather talk about the issues we are facing , that would made her look more intelligent instead she gives the answer" its none of your business" it shows the same arrogance of her parents

If Chelsea was not promoting her mother and just being a "first daughter" she shouldn't have been brought into the campaign by asking that question. The fact is that Chelsea is pushing for her mother and working the super delegates so she is open to campaign questions that might seem personal but aren't.

When will the world get a clue? Nothing comes out of the mouth of a Clinton that hasn't been through a focus group, scripted, and rehearsed. The Clinton campaign anticipated the question and wrote the answer months ago.

Yes, it is proper to ask about Bill Clinton's sexual affair with Monica. Let's remember that they are in public life.

Miss Clinton shamefull answer is from the awarness that his father exercised abuse of power against citizen Lewinsky, and from the knowledge that mother teamed with his father to convince american public that they were honorable people. Miss. Clinton lives with double standards. fortunally she has two teachers that will lead her to well develop a long hypocritical life.

I think that the question is a valid one. And also a missed opportunity by Chelsea.

She easily could have answered the question by turning it around and have her explain why she thinks her mother is a viable candidate.

Maybe a better question would have been if she recalls running from the aircraft in Bosnia, or better still, did she think it was acceptable for her mother to bring her (Chelsea) along to what her mother calls a "combat zone"?

Sorry, but Hillary did say her role of First Lady contains experience to her ability to be President. She opened the door and events while she was first lady are fair game.

chelsea is a slime ball like the father and the mother." None of your business" was the wrong answer to give,
Posted by: joseph | March 26, 2008 1:09 PM

If you have to answer questions because your a slime ball....do you still beat your wife joseph? Yes or no.

I am not a Hillary supporter, and if I had to vote for her in a general election, which I won't, I would have to hold my nose while I did it.

However, I think Chelsea was right on here. She was a child when that happened, and no doubt it's a painful childhood memory for her. These weren't reporters, though, to whoever said that (Chelsea won't take questions from reporters); they were students. None the less, this student was WAY out of line with such a completely tactless question.

Garbbage Question that does not even deserve an answer. Presential candidates do deserve privacy and personal lives like we all do. Besides what has Bill have to do with Haillary when it comes to running for Whaite House. Typical right wings junk obsessed with stupidity !

Give me a break Chelsea Clinton. The moment you and your lying, theiving, corrupt family stop grappling for power in this country, is the moment that you may tell people to mind their own business.

I don't think her comment made sense at all. It's almost as if she had it in her mind that if Lewinsky question came up, this is how she would respond. I generally agree that a Lewinsky question weighs on the side of personal, in which case her response would have been totally appropriate, but not for this question. The reality is, there has been some slanderous remarks made about Hillary Clinton's character and the way she handled the Lewinsky affair. The question had to do with the public's perception of this. It actually gave Chelsea a great opportunity to discredit the opposing response and to say that you cannot possibly judge the credibility and character of a person based on limited outsider knowledge of 30-plus-year-marriage.

Hillary Clinton should be held to the fire regarding her own frightening prayer group.
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2007/09/hillarys-prayer.html
But no child of such vile people should have to answer for their sexual indiscretions.

Chelsea Clinton that was a GREAT answer!

What happen between Hillary and Bill is long in past and don't try to bring in their daughter.

I am so proud of Chelsea answer! Great! I am sure that the question was from someone who wanted to stir up trouble anyway.

Somebody mentioned above, "a child should not have to take responsibility for his/her parents."
One should keep in mind that Chelsea is campaigning for her mother. In some sense, she is taking responsibility for her mother's campaign. So she needs to be prepared for any questions regarding her mother and the obvious attachment she has to former Pres. Clinton. While she acted surprised to hear the question, I am sure she had somewhat prepared her answer, which is respectable.

Also, Evan Strange was not a reporter in this question-answer forum, he was a college student, being allowed to ask whatever question he liked.

As Sally Quinn mentioned in the above interview, this scandal and the questions concerning it will remain a part of former Pres. Clinton's legacy. Unfortunately, the name Clinton remains attached to the scandal.

His choosing to ask a question about the scandal is fair. Chelsea Clinton's answer is fair.

-Fellow Butler Student

It is not Hillary's affair.She is a victim. She overcame it bravely, keeping family together. Many politicians dumped their old wives to marry young women. This is worse than having affairs.
Now President Clinton is always on her side. Many couples are divorced so easily. Chelsea gave a mature answer.

I know this has nothing to do with the topic at hand, but the reporter needs to look up the definition of "bespoke". He/she should have just used "spoke" alone. The only reason I point this out is that I thought the Trib only hired college-educated reporters, and day after day, I'm disappointed at the lack of writing and grammar skills displayed.

For what it's worth, "bespoke" is usually used when referring to something custom made.

Whether it was our business or not at this crucial stage whoever coached Chelsea to give such a response should be fired. It was pretty obvious that was a rehearsed statement. An opportunity has been lost. Whenever you respond, "Good question, next please," it mean something is wrong. Therefore, Chelsea responded by not responding and the listener would hear her say, "Yes, my mother had a negative impact on her credibility due to Lewinsky affair."

The Clintons like all of us, have someting guilty about their past that they are not proud of. They proudly enjoy playing the political game, although not cleanly. They have more than willingly intentionally tried to hurt other people. If you play with fire, you're going to get burned. Bill opened up the family to this issue when he opened his fly. "Free Willie!" Question, what cabinet position will Monica hold if Hilary is elected?

When Hillary makes Obama accountable for whatever his pastor said some 7 or eight years ago, Hillary and Chelsea should be made accountable to respond to any activity Bill had done in the past. If Hillary claims that she is all vetted already, why is the question of Monica Lewinsky so new to her campaign. I think Chelsea (who is 30 years old already) is not a kid. She need not be treated and pampered like a protected teenager. If she can't answer the question she could have politely said, "I don't care to talk about it" instead of "none of your business".

in fact which church Obama attends is in fact none of Hillary's business.

if she wants to be credible campaigning, then this "none of your business" bs won't cut it. her opinion matters because she is putting her credibility on the line when she advocates for someone. the question goes towards her own credibility. she is an adult and she chose this when she started campaigning for her mom.

Nobody Asked Michelle Obama, "How many times did Barack snort cocaine", Or, "How long did Barack Deal Drugs"?

Hindsight is 20-20. The she should-have, could-haves are ridiculous. I'd like to see all of you who seem to think you have all the answers in the same venue and with the same history...let's see how you do.

To all of you who are spewing venom...isn't there something in the Bible about not blaming the child for the sins of the father?

Chelsea did not have sex with that woman...leave her alone on that subject.

I'm an obama supporter but I think I don't blame her for her feelings about it. I think she should be better prepared though and not come off so angry - at least for political reasons. I didn't feel right about the scrutiny the clintons got over it then, and I don't now. I hope this doesn't make people feel too much sympathy - lets stay on the issues.

Of course it's none of their business, and she was right to be annoyed by this cheap scandal-mongering. Lewinsky is past and done with, and Bill's not running for President, his wife is.

I'm not crazy about the Clintons, but Chelsea is showing a lot of maturity in the field, and not answering this offensive and pointless question only makes that all the more clear.

Good for you, Chelsea!

Who is this idiot reporter?

And Monica Lewinsky is relevant how?

I commend the young Clinton for ignoring the question. It is not relevant and anyone with class would not have ever asked the question.

This is the problem with the "People Magazine" mindset.

Another non issue.

The question is very legitimate. Particularly in light of Clinton's recent comments about landing in Kosovo under a hail of fire, which has been proven to be categorically false. The Clinton's are pathological liars who manipulate the truth for their own ambitions. The measure of this woman, Hilary Clinton is that almost 99% of all women in her position would have left this guy after being humiliated worldwide, yet her ambition supersedes are reasonable and prudent thought or action. This family is a sham....vote the big O.

I think her daddy made it our business. I can only imagine how many parents had to explain oral sex to their five year olds because of him.

Little off topic but I find it funny that while Bill was cheating on his wife the saying in the whitehouse was "send the first lady whenever its too dangerous to send the president". Anyone else give any thought to a husband that is cheating on his wife and sending them into harms way????

This Obama supporter thinks that the Clintons did an excellent job raising their daughter.

Bill Clintons inappropriate acts took place while in office, thus questions related to the events are proper.

Hillary is running for President, questions regarding her actions after the events are relevant as they protray Clinton's decision making abilities.

Questions to Chelsea campaigning on her mother's behalf are thus also relevant and should be asked.

If Chelsea chooses not to respond, well, she is after all speaking on behalf of Hillary so any answers or non answers reflect on Hillary as well.

She was being asked because of the "right wing conspiracy" charges leveled by Hillary Clinton not about the affair. It is a totally appropriate question. The Clintons have a habit of blaming others for all thier woes, lies, and cover-ups. Had she not been campaigning for her mother she should not have to answer such questions but on the campaign trail you shouldn't get to answer just the questions you like.

Cards on the table: I support Obama. On the issues, not on the garbage that is being spoken about for the most part in this election. I support him because he believes that this country should have the rule of law, that it should never imprison people without trial. That is the single most important issue to me, and Obama is the only one running who mentions it, let alone will reinstate it. Hillary does not seem to care, judging by her words, or lack thereof.

All of that aside, Chelsea is right. If you want to ask her father about this, the Republican debacle has allowed it to be on the table. If you want to ask her mother about it, I suppose that though it's crass and barely has any impact on the real world, beyond electability, I suppose that may be what you want to do. But to ask anyone about their father's infidelity in any way is disgusting and off the table. What exactly could her answer illuminate? This is just sick.

Good Grief! You people should get a life.

Monica has nothing to do with anything. That was a private matter to be considered by the family. As for Chelsea, if I had been in her shoes, I would have smacked to ignorant fool who asked such an irrelevant and trashy question. FYI - I will not be voting for Sen. Clinton, but I think that we should stick to the issues that are relevant to the US.

She sounds snippy, with a sense of entitlement. It's almost like she's a member of the old British monarchy: how dare you, salt of the earth, ask a question about this? I will start giving Chelsea the benefit of the doubt when she starts answering questions from actual reporters, which she refuses to do, despite being out on the trail and wooing superdelegates. Time to start acting like the grownup she is and time to stop being offended by simple Monica questions that she's damn lucky haven't really entered the campaign conversation (yet).

Hillary Clinton says that you can't choose your family but you can choose your pastor. She neglects to mention the one member of your family you choose -- your spouse.

For whatever her reasons were, Hillary decided to stay married to a man who has a long history of alleged sexual dalliances, at least one very public sexual affair, violated the trust of his wife and his daughter, lied to the American people and threw the nation into chaos because of his inability to remain faithful to his wife.

I won't mock Hillary for staying with Bill. She obviously saw enough good in him, enough love for her and Chelsea, that she could overlook Bill's sins and infidelities. She could get past the lies he told because of her history with him.

I won't mock Hillary for this but I will question why she would deride Obama's choice to see the good works and faith in Pastor Wright and make the decision that that goodness was worth more than 70 seconds of YouTube footage. We all make personal choices about the people we have in our lives and others may not agree -- but that doesn't mean they should cast judgement either.

If Chelsea Clinton is going to trek the campaign trail for her mother in this rough and tumble nominating process, she had better be prepared for the same and worse. Chelsea is a grown woman, well educated, and ingrained in politics. I have been disappointed lately by some of the Clintons Family's responses to scrutiny. If Chelsea can take incoming sniper fire with her mother in Bosnia, she can certainly do a better job with questions about her father's infidelity. By the way, I voted for Hillary in the primary, but both Democratic Candidates are beginning to wear thin on my nerves.

Ah, they trained her well. If only her father would have been that bold whe asked about his picadillos, we might have avoided the Bush fiasco of an Administration.

Ah, they trained her well. If only her father would have been that bold when asked about his picadillos, we might have avoided the Bush fiasco of an Administration.

Chelsea is now 27, not 17, with an Ivy League degree. If she is out there campaigning for a candidate, she can no longer play the innocence card. She is fair game.

Although I do not support Hillary, I think Chelsea's response was, if poorly phrased, still justified. When the Clinton/Lewinsky actions took place, she was much younger, and as painful as is was then, it would still be painful now. This was a question that should have been asked of Bill Clinton.

Why is it such a big deal did the so called affair ruin the credibility of John McCain?? Besides it was Bill Clinton doing not Hillary's. I think Hillary handled it with finess and dignity. What more could the women do when her husband was the President.
I don't see the relevance to the issues at hand.

If she is campaigning, all questions are game nd she should have the decency to offer a decent respond or shut up. Who is she that she can be rude? It's the same ole' entitlement game her parents parade. I am appalled how the press and everyone else allow her to dictate things; who the hell is she that people allow her to feel so empowered?

Chelsea's response was not only rude but also immature for a 28 years old college educated girl who is campaigning for her mother's presidency. She should have ducked it the smarter and hillarious way : My mother has suffered enough during this bitter episode, would you please leave her alone by not ever reopening the wound ?

Hold up, didn't you have the YouTube video posted earlier? Put the real deal back on and spare us from Children Learning Television (CLTV). By the way, when's the Zellster pulling the plug on them anyways?

I was Cleopatra in a former life.

QUESTION FOR CHELSEA

WHY AREN'T YOU FIGHTING IN IRAQ ???

Rather than campaigning for your mother, why, since you support Hillary, aren't you fighting in Iraq?

A SERIOUS QUESTION !

People like the Clintons think it's fine to vote for war, as long as other parents' children die in them.

WHY ISN'T CHELSEA IN IRAQ ???

bill you are an idiot and a slime ball yourself I do not beat my wife but I dont care if you are a fan of the Clinton I could never respect Hillary, I do respect women but not that family including her husband

fr DKM:

>....Although I support Hillary, I think Chelsea's response was wrong, wrong, wrong. While, how her mother handled the affair may be nobody's business...

She'll never make it in politics after that remark. No politician ever says it's none of your business. I think the question was definitely appropriate to ask. What does Chelsea (with all that gunky makeup on) think they are supposed to ask her about her mother, what are her favorite recipes? Hillbilly has been proven just recently to be a huge liar (sniper fire in Bosnia), so why should we listen to her daughter?

Actions speak better than words.

Mr Obama choose Mr. Wright as his spiritual teacher for 20 years and included Mr. Wright in his election staff, these are the actions of Mr. Obama. When shocking hate messages began to flow from the mouth of Mr. Wright on television, hyperbole spin was written for Mr. Obama distancing Mr. Obama from Mr. Wright. The weird thing is, some people actually believe the spin written by Mr. Obama’s election machine. But regardless what Mr. Obama says, he chose Mr. Wright as his spiritual teacher for 20 years and added Mr. Wright to his election staff.

If you make the choice to listen and learn from Hitler every week over 20 years, do you expect me or any other rational being to believe that you wouldn’t be or want to be influenced by Hitler’s ideas? And what does that say of your personal integrity if you chose American hating Mr. Wright, or Mr. Hitler as your guide in life?

And also consider recent announcement that the chief of the firm involved in the State Department’s passport breach is one of Obama’s adviser. And that Obama has been caught lying about Rezko, regarding the amount of money Rezko gave him, and that Obama still hasn’t come clean about his Rezko land deal. Or further, how Mrs. Obama makes a phenomenal $317.000 a month at a hospital in Chicago that is famous for turning away the poor, especially the black poor.

If Obama were to become president, what would stop Mr. Obama from appointing Mr. Wright to his cabinet? And after Mr. Wright’s appointment, if anyone complained they would be called racist. And it seems as if this strategy - that it is racist to criticize a black man - is already in effect as Mr. Obama can do anything corrupt with minimal impunity by the public or the press. But if Hillary so much as sneezes, she is taken through the laundry and hung out to dry and then beaten some more. Such bias treatment towards Mr. Obama because of his race is racial discrimination. And I believe another reason why Mrs. Clinton is unfairly criticized to such an extreme is because a handful of powerful men in the media can’t stand the idea of a woman for president – likely a libido thing.

We should have as our country’s leader someone with wisdom and knowledge, whose goal is the selfless betterment of the world. We should not elect someone with a personal agenda of personal power or select them because of the fashionably of their race or the preference for a gender.

Obama is not old enough or experienced enough to take on the role of the president, and if had simple wisdom, instead of a misguided desire for power, he would know this.

Chelsea's response was not only rude but also immature for a 28 years old college educated girl who is campaigning for her mother's presidency. She should have ducked it the smarter and hillarious way : My mother has suffered enough during this bitter episode, would you please leave her alone by not ever reopening the wound ?

Well that question does effect Hillary and what people think. He cheated, he admitted it and she is an idiot for staying with him. It shows you can walk all over her but she will still keep you around. Thats not someone I want as my president.

HOW TACKY TO ASK CHELSA ABOUT MONICA. WAKE UP PEOPLE THIS IS SO CRUDE. THE GUY WAS JUST A SMART ASS AND CHELSA WAS RIGHT IN WHAT SHE SAID.

Last time I checked, Hillary is having her husband running his mouth in every state in this country. This is the same guy, while pointing his demeaning finger as he still does and quote," I did NOT HAVE SEX with THAT woman". It IS her Daddy. I hate it for both of em.

I have no problem with her response. Chelsea shouldn't be expected to answer that particular question. She should not have to defend her mother's response to her father's actions. That is between her parents and frankly really isn't the questioners business (or mine or yours).

I absolutely agree! If we need that question answered so desparately, ask it of Hillary. It is extremely inappropriate to put the daughter in a position to comment on how her mother's reaction to her father's infedility impacts her credibility.

I don't think Chelsea's defenders have a problem so much with the question as to why it was posed to Chelsea, it's obviously extremely tactless and inappropriate to put her in such a position. Her response was perfect. She should be expected to comment on anything having to do with that whole sordid ordeal.

If you don't want to answer the question, then get off the campaign trail. Her parents put her in this situation. Answer the question I say.

I agree, why ask the daughter this sensitive question? Would we want someone to ask us that same question? Running for President or not...Let's talk about the current state of affairs we are in now...and the future.

I wish the opportunity had been put to better use, asking why "Mom" lied about her support of NAFTA, lied about her Apocalypse Now story about Bosnia, lied about bringing peace to Northern Ireland, lied about how she "won't hold hands with the Saudis" when there are already millions and millions of dollars of Saudi money tied to the Clintons and their pet projects, why she's shamelessly pushing the Wright distraction weeks after it ceased being 'news' to distract from her own exposed lies about her 'experience', or to ask if Hillary's pushing the Wright distraction is an open invitation for closer inspection of Hillary's ties to the creepy, secretive religious organization "The Family".

But, since Chelsea's a grown, 27 year old, college educated woman, and is on tour as a surrogate campaigning for a Presidential candidate, any question that is fair for any reporter, or anyone in the general public, to ask, is fair to ask of any surrogate speaking for the campaign - including Chelsea.

If she doesn't want to answer questions,, she shouldn't take questions. And the way people who ask questions the Clintons don't like get "shouted down"by Clinton supporters is eerily reminiscent of the way people got shouted down with "Four more years!" when somebody asked a question Bush supporters didn't want to hear four years ago.

"THE OTHER WOMAN CINDY SPEAKS"

00000000000H GIRLFRIEND, I'M TELLING YOU. I'M SURE GLAD SOMEONE BROUGHT IT UP, BECAUSE I'M STILL TRYING TO GET THAT QUESTIONED ANSWERED OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER.

HOW COULD YOU?
WHY DID YOU?
WHO, WHEN, WHERE?
ON PLANE, ON A TRAIN.

IT'S NONE OF MY BUSINESS.
IT'S NONE OF MY BUSINESS.

OKAY HONEY! BUT WHO IS VICKI, THAT'S ALL I WANT TO KNOW. THAT'S ALL AMERICA SHOULD WANT TO KNOW.

TELL ME, TELL ME NOW!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S NONE OF MY BUSINESS. SHE IS THE AL QUEDA IN MY LIFE. SHE IS THE ONE THAT DESTROYED "OUR NATION" SHE IS THE ONE WHO LOBBYIED YOU, WINED YOU, DINED YOU, AND $69,000 LATER.
AMERICA CAN'T EVEN MAKE A "PRIVATE PHONE CALL"

SO WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S NONE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S BUSINESS.

NONE OF MY BUSINESS.

SO WHAT IF YOU THINK YOU ARE THE 2ND COVENANT. TELL ME JOHN, TELL ME THEIR NAMES.

"GOD WANTS WORLD CUP NOT FALSE PROPHETS"

Should Chelsea find the topic offensive and distasteful? YES

Did Chelsea have good reason to be deeply offended by the question in the way it was actually worded? NO

-You can't say one and not the other.

Did this questioner mean to hurt Chelsea's feelings?

NO

-Just because a question is worded to be considerate of other peoples feelings, it does not mean one has to answer them if they find the topic offensive and distasteful.

Do I care when whiny Hillary suppporters attack me personally ? NO

-Apparently, as you have acknowledged them with this question.

Was Chelsea's answer rehearsed at least to some degree ? YES

-This does not reflect poorly on her. Politicians, and those of the sphere, always prepare questions in advance on touchy issues.

Could future Bill Clinton affairs distract a theoretical Hillary presidency ? YES

Is that relevant ? YES

-No, one of the biggest misconception is that a Clintonian sexual escapade is the worst thing that has happen to our presidency, to politics, and the world.

Republicans don't "want" one or the other. The Republicans are always confident that no matter the person they will draw the most divide on issues. They should be. There is always some small credibility to how the other side sees things. The other stuff-- who looks better in suit (presidential), who slept with who(sex scandal), who did what (took our tax money for granted)- would have no or small bearing because these past years have put so many controversies to light that humanize the Clinton administration. For every Clinton scandal we can find a Bush outrage. For every Dem sexual escapade we can find a Rep sexual deviance. For every Clintonian tax dollar squander, there is a Bush tax dollar squander. It is no longer a typical experience of the Democrats, it is now a human experience regardless of party affiliation. The Republicans and Democrats can not bring up as typical to one party without drawing a comparison in their party. Who likes to spotlight the bad stuff to make a moot point.

I liked your new format. It reminds me of a psychological evaluation--of one....self.

Hillary could and still can choose her pastor or her husband, while Chelsea can't divorce her father.
So if Hillary sees something positive in Bill beyond his unfaithfulness and lying habits, should this affect her electibiity? What do you think, Chelsea?

Go Chelsea! That IS nobody's business and should've never been published all over the Internet to make our country the laughing stock worldwide.

It was a rude question to pose. And I back Obama.

I'm not sure the answer was appropriate, but I'm sure it scored her points with the Clinton base and even some Democrats who don't think Clinton should have been embarrassed in that way.

In any case, Chelsea didn't need to be reminded of that.

More than fair. It is a question regarding character, candor and truthfulness.
How would she (Hillary) respond to any future claims should she become President.
What if someone within the White House make a claim that the "First Man" had sex in the White House with another male or female.

This is a question that the persons who claimed to be named after the man who climbed Mt. Everest. Of course that another false fact she threw out there to the Kool Aid drinker.

To comments like "Good for Chelsea! If Bill had answered the same way there would be no impeachment!", and this was a Republican witch hunt. And McCain is rumored to have had an affair.

The impeachment was for perjury, not sex. During the sexual harassment lawsuit brought by Paula Jones, Bill Clinton, sitting President, under oath to a jury, said he did not have sex with Monica Lewinski. End of story.

Bill Clinton was ultimately disbarred because of this perjury.

Now their are those who say George Bush broke the law too. Funny, but so far the Democrat led Congress has failed to think so and bring charges. Nor will they ever. Nor will he see war criminal charges. Again, because there aren't any.

if you're gonna be a public figure, you have to take the good with the bad. chelsea is acting as a public figure. the question is perfectly legitimate and she should have handled it with the poise of a public figure, not the pride of a daughter. if the clintons, as a family, are gonna go throwing their name around everywhere they can, they are gonna have to deal with the lewinsky name, as a family.

I beleive Bill was impeached because of Monica so that does make it our business, he worked for America!We allneed to playapivotal role in turning our country around;we need someone with integrity & who is honest &who doesn't think their owed the presidency..that is Obama!

No one wants to discuss their parents sexlife or even know about it, no matter how old they are. The questions was only asked to see if they could rattle Chelsea.

She did a great job with the question. The person who asked the question had no class.

even if it is not a right question to ask the answer should not be more nonsense than the question!Any educated person would handle this without the golden phrase of NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS !!

The person that asked the question to the Clinton's daughter that is supposed to be grown!!!!!!! Had every right to ask lol, if your going to a college to answer questions to help your parent win an election, you should act with grace and not blow up fake it if you must she had no right to go off on the one that asked the question.. I can't stand the Clintons anyway ..... Yes I think the world should know if our future president is stable after her husband cheated on her for years and yes we all have the right to know that answer and it is our business little girl lol.... Grow up , your mom and dad suck and you lol....

The person that asked the question to the Clinton's daughter that is supposed to be grown!!!!!!! Had every right to ask lol, if your going to a college to answer questions to help your parent win an election, you should act with grace and not blow up fake it if you must she had no right to go off on the one that asked the question.. I can't stand the Clintons anyway ..... Yes I think the world should know if our future president is stable after her husband cheated on her for years and yes we all have the right to know that answer and it is our business little girl lol.... Grow up , your mom and dad suck and you lol....

That's an awesome idea that it should have been a question asked to Bill Clinton. It would have been more interesting if Chelsea actually had an intelligent reply. As many have said, she's an adult now and is campaigning on behalf of her mother she should answer the question.

The truth of the matter is it did hurt her credibility. None of us can know what goes on in her marriage. But after the scandal when she spoke about it on television it angered me. My reaction was the only reason she is staying with this man is because she wants to be president herself one day.

I do not respect what she is willing to put up with just to be in power. It's terrible that her husband's indiscretion has damaged her credibility but it has for me.

The whole issue is the fact that Hilary claimed it was some vast conspiracy from the right, and whether or not Hilary and Bill were able to manage their personal life along with politics.

Personally, all of the Clinton scandals disgust me. I don't trust them at all, and would rather vote for Nader than her.

It's time for Hillary to go home and bake cookies.

She looks just like her mother.