Guess what?? I'm so disgusted over the way that Senator Clinton has been treated recently---most recently by Russert, I don't think, that even after being a life long democrat, that I want to vote for Obama--what is everybody shielding him from? I would like to see some substance in this man before I decide to defer my vote to him---i certainly don't want to vote for a republican---maybe I'll just vote for Ralph Nader so that I can fill out my ballot and my vote for congressman and other offices will be counted.

Sarah L, Salt Lake City, Utah

It is such a "big deal" over nothing. I'm sure that the present "leader of the free world", George w. wouldn't have been able to pronounce it either. Whoop-i-dooooo!!!

Dave Smith, Wadesboro, NC

At least Hillary Clinton gave it a try -- unlike Barack who didn't even want to answer the question

Maggie R, Charleston, SC

I agree that Obama should have been asked the name of the incoming Russian leader in the moment when Clinton wasn't able to pronounce it correctly. I'm an Obama supporter, but I still think he should have been tested and her slight slip with the leaders name was the perfect opening to stop her and move the question to Obama.

I want Obama to win, but on his own merits. The next day after the debate, I was watching Obama's foreign policy adviser on MSNBC, and they asked her if Obama would have known the name of the next likely leader of Russia and she said that she could guarantee that he would have. But I would think if he knew the name, he would have pushed it out there while Clinton was tripping over it. It would have been a perfect opportunity to up-stage her. The fact that he didn't makes me wonder if he knew before Russert corrected Clinton with the correct pronunciation.

I suspect more questions like these will come up in the debates to come in the general election.

SistaPolitica, Colorado Springs, Colorado

I guess this is a calculated mistake, the whatever part suggests that does not make any difference since there is the guy "handpicked" by Putin & that's the only thing that matters. The whatever part clearly shows that Hilary is more than experienced in foreign politics, since the next guy in power is a pure breed manager, not a politican a "proper" politicain. Since experience of work in a giant company that persuits profits has little to do with politics, especially if the company is "a natural monopoly". So, Hilary's "-whatever" is a sure sign that she knows what's she's talking about. Mangaers follow the comapnies' polices they do not have political convictions or think about anything but profits.

Pam, St.Petersburg,

I guess this is a calculated mistake, the whatever part suggests that does not make any difference since there is the guy "handpicked" by Putin & that's the only thing that matters. The whatever part clearly shows that Hilary is more than experienced in foreign politics, since the next guy in power is a pure breed manager, not a politican a "proper" politicain. Since experience of work in a giant company that persuits profits has little to do with politics, especially if the company is "a natural monopoly". So, Hilary's "-whatever" is a sure sign that she knows what's she's talking about. Mangaers follow the comapnies' polices they do not have political convictions or think about anything but profits.

Pam, St.Petersburg,

My bad.

He was correct in his choice of words and pronunciation of the gentleman's first name. Still shaky on the last name, though.

Neil Heyman, San Diego, CA

Ask any American how to pronounce "Israel" and the odds are they will say "Isreal".
Not that anyone cares.

Rodin, Metepec, Mexico

I think Barak O'Bama should have been asked the name of Putin;s successor after Hilary Cllinton did the hard work of asnwering Russerts question. Even if she stumbled over the pronunciation of the name she still knew it. Let;s get fair!!
O"bamedia is winning this election.

Dolores, Dunmore, PA