forget them, president gore, al please run

david trewick, surrey,

And the antichrist takes the lead.... What excitement (yawn...)! Not.

If these politicians are the best America has to offer, then the whole World is in a lot of trouble!

Thomas, Atlanta, GA, USA

I think that Hillary would bring to the presidency something which has been sorely lacking. A womans perspective. She is intelligent, cool and has the experience that Barrack is lacking. Mr. Obama would make an excellent vice presidential candidate and I think the pair could steam roll over the lackluster group of candidates the Republicans have to offer. My only fear is that of pandering to the religious right leaders to siphon off some of their votes from the Republican candidates. I personally don't want a centrist leaning candidate. I want a clear choice for President, not the watered down version from right or left. I want to know where the candidates truly stand on all the issues and then to make my choice from fully honest representations of what they stand for. I think that Hillary is our best shot at making and keeping America a Democratic Republic, free from the grasp of religious zealots who would like to make the USA a Christian Theocracy. Go Hillary!

Duane, Lees Summit, Missouri

Unfortunately, I missed the debate which took place at a state I love because it was in SC. where I attended and graduated from University - University of South Carolina.

Even though, from a foreigner point of view, I´ve always "supported" Republicans for different reasons (i.e. stronger moral values, etc.).

However, after their (Republican) disaster in Irak, their denial on global warming, etc., I hope that the next US. President which plays a vital part in most of the world (including the other first world countries or G -7 for instance) would be a Democrat - The best one!

We need that the US. Government signs the Kyoto Protocol, leave Irak; etc.

And to Mr. Taylor in the UK. Terrorism is mainly aimed at the US. or you have forgotten about 9/11?

Andy , Guayaquil , Ecuador

Why does everyone keep on insisting that Hillary Clinton is not electable? If there is one thing making her unelectable, it is the repeated mantra that she is not! Why can't we all shut up and let the voters make the choice?

mary, chicago, illinois

Just a little something about American presidential elections: nobody wants to "run" for vice-president. It is considered the end of a political career in most circles, barring a catastrophe. Its a hidden, lackluster position, "second-place" in the sweepstakes. Its not a runner-up prize.

Obama, if he is serious about this election, and I believe he is, is running to win. And that's the presidency itself, nothing less.

Personally, I'd like to see what he could do. We need some serious change in American leadership. I'd like to test the newcomer and see what he's made of. We'll let Hillary be HIS vice-president.

James P, Sacramento, California

Madame President!

JoeCHI, Chicago, IL

In response to Mr. Hull of the UK who asks why Americans think terrorism is all aimed at us: it's because, sadly, we Americans usually believe that *everything* is about us. It's an unfortunate elitist attitude that many of us are only recently realizing. Sadly, that very attitude has also shaped the socio-economic policies that helped foster the environment in which the US *is* a target -- a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy.

David Fuller, Indianapolis, IN, USA

Senator Obama has once more proved he could lead the great country of the United States, with his wisdom , class and character which definitely over shadowed the other canditates ability in yesterday's presidential debate.
Senator Obama and Senator Clinton will make a great team for leading our country.

Hanna, rockville, Maryland

The Democrats must select someone who can actually win the general election! While Hillary has a strong core of supporters inside the party, she is strongly disliked by a large majority of voters across both parties. She can win the nomination but not the election. We have to select our best "electable" nominee! The focus should be the get a democrat in the White House, not just to get a Clinton back in the White House!

Bob, Iowa city, , Iowa

Hillary is a shoe in to win the election

Paul Martin, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

I think George William Taylor, you have missed the point! The candidates are being asked what they would do to protect America.

Here's hoping Hillary will win and we'll see the Clintons back in the Whitehouse!

SJD, London, UK

My vote goes to Hilary and Obama as her vice. I love the Clitons.

Sam Danso, Kinshasa, Dem. Republic of Congo

why is it that Americans think terrorism is all aimed at them
its a world wide problem that needs a world wide solution
maybe a global force like our SAS or the french foreign legion to gather information and bring down these organisations together not just as one country but as a team effort by all countries at risk, all terrorism has to be
funded ,stop the money you stop the terrorism I am sure in
this great techno age that's not a hard job to do. I have lived
in the UK for 52 years and never felt threatened or frightened.

george william taylor, hull, uk

The US needs a strong leader, who can think clearly on the US roles in world and who can find solutions to the internal problems of health care, deficits and rising crimes. Though Hillary Clinton is one of the most intelligent leaders, it is doubtful that she can win the US Presidential elections. Democrats ought to leave their confused thinking to win the race.
Regards,

Krishna R. Kumar, Udupi, India