“Obama has won the small caucus states with the latte-sipping crowd. They don’t need a president, they need a feeling.”

Yet another insult from a Clinton aide. Since when did choice of beverage become an indicator of intelligence, discernment and emotional maturity?

My latte-sipping peers are engineers, scientists, programmers, company owners, businessmen and women, office workers - with many multi-millionaires numbering in our ranks. We all have ears and eyes; we read, we listen, we process information and we make conversation over our lattes. We can sift wheat from chaff. Best of all, we have a vote.

To the Clinton camp: If you were at all in touch with your electorate you would understand the 'feeling' among millions of Americans. We have had enough. It is time for change. It is your brand of politics that turned the tide for Obama. I personally hope he rides the wave all the way to White House.

Eve Lynn, Bellevue, WA

When one wants something to be "off the record" one states that at the beginning not half way through an interview. Samantha Power is a professional and knows the rules - she is completely responsible for what she said.

Emma, New York City, USA

With all due respect to the Obama supporters, I wish they would stop whining about perceived shortcomings in the process. This is politics, for heaven's sake. Politics is never anything but a street fight. This is how it works, so please just accept that, and focus on what is important. Besides, your candidate's team dishes it out too.

The more important stake, of course, is to select the best qualified person for the job. My sense is that Hillary has the greater experience, expertise, and effectiveness, but my point is, so what if a little mud gets slung? Obama has no "entitlement" to the nomination, despite what his core base erroneously apprehends. When Clinton's team criticizes Obama, it is up to Obama to persuade voters not to accept the criticism. If he can't do that, he doesn't deserve the nomination. And to John Kerry, Ted Kennedy and others who say this hurts the party's chances, tough. This is a democracy, and removal of choice from the voters can never be justified.

American Cousin, Atlanta, Georgia

I think Samantha Powers was right about Ms. Clinton, and The Scotsman should have allowed her to rephrase her language like any newspaper did when it didn't have a hidden agenda. The Clinton campaign people should know about Karl Rogue's tactics, because they have adopted his textbook.

If McCain ran against Clinton the good part would be that they couldn't both win. The bad part would be that they couldn't both lose.

Samantha Power is too good to be a government hack. There are a lot of good think tanks, research institutes, policy groups and universities, and she could go into a leadership position at one or more and accomplish more than she ever could at some mid-level position in the government. I would love to work for her anytime. Anybody with half a brain would feel this way. It's Obama's loss.

I believe I am going to sit out the rest of this campaign, although I hope Obama will do better from now on. I am just sick of the sewerage that is being tossed around.

Christopher Hobe Morrison, Pine Bush, Ulster County, NY, USA

A sinister leftist groupy got her comeuppance!

Al Ramy, Los Angeles, c

i feel like obama could win just step up your game talk about what needs to change becuz if he dont win i will not vote every body make mistakes in life did her husband did but we are not talking about that its a time for change for job,immgrant,war,health,school

sharay, WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS

The world we're living in at this point needs someone with legislative, executive, and diplomatic experience to lead and serve the people of the United States and the world in general. No matter how you shuffle the deck, both Senators Clinton or McCain have years of that kind of experience. Senator Obama does not.

I would prefer that either Clinton or McCain answer those 3 am calls. At least they would know who to call to aid in whatever the crisis may be.

Salli, Washington DC

Salli Stevenson, Washington DC,

Why is it that no one seems to understand that character counts? If it doesn't, then why do American schools waste tax dollars for programs of the same name?

Does no one see that people are who they are in all circumstances? Look at your own dealings with people. We've all been there. You meet someone who is calculating and manipulative. Unscrupulous. Does whatever it takes to get what they want, and no one had better stand in their way. Then, all of a sudden they're nice to you and you think, oh, they won't act that way toward me. I'm different. I'm special. But, as soon as they get what they want from you, then, honey, look out, because your turn is next.

Right now, Hillary is kissing babies and smiling at we votors, while she's digging for any way to destroy Obama. Do you not realize that if she takes office, we will have Hell to pay? If any of us goal block her in anyway, you think she won't be unscrupulous with us? She feeds on power. Character does counts!

Karen, Indianapolis , IN

I would be delighted to see Hillary Clinton win in November. It would be excellent news for the cause of women, who for so long have struggled against the barriers put up by we men - why has there never been a female President despite women comprising half the population? I am in no doubt that she has the experience needed for the most important job in the world, which neither Messrs Obama nor McCain possess. She has been at the centre of power in the White House, and latterly as a Senator has demonstrated qualities appropriate for the job. Finally, as a person she has behaved with dignity and poise (eg during the Lewinski affair) , which would be rare assets in times of crisis.

Anthony Hollis, Frimley Green, Surrey

Ms Powers has proved her point. The Clintons will stoop to anything to get back to the Whitehouse.
Including demanding her [Powers] resignation in the most outrageously sanctimonious fashion.
Consider the recent TV advertisement questioning Obama's ability to deal with a 'crisis in the early hours'. Where is the evidence that The Clintons would make better decisions? Is Mrs Clinton asking us to believe that she was party to her husband's decision making during his tenure? Under what authority? In what role? Even if it is true, there is nothing to suggest her experience is worthwhile, her husband's record in international crises is hardly heroic, Bosnia, Somalia, responding to attacks on foreign embassies by bombing aspirin factories. His reputation for indecision made him despised by the military. Then there was Rwanda, the nadir of The Clintons' foreign policy and the reason for Ms Powers' enmity towards the pair of them.

adrian, Gulu, Uganda

samantha powers got it right....

clare, new york, NY

Ms Power surely had no need to resign for having called Clinton a monster. In the context of today's politics this remark may be true and therefore quite valid. Mrs. Clinton would not be offended by the adjective used against her; quite the contrary she would regard it as a 'political success' because she would know that Ms Power would have to resign. What utter nonesense

Rodney, Lincolnshire, U.K.

Well done, Power! You talked the talk and walked the walk!

Augustsun, Dublin, Ireland

The moral of the story is, never trust a journalist.

The 'Off The Record' understanding no longer exists.

Garry, Edinburgh,

The primary objective of the Executive Branch of American Government is to reinforce and/or reproduce itself. No matter who the nominee or eventual general election winner is in November, nothing will change as far as the U.S. government or policies go.

Yank in Exile, London, U.K.

I assume Clinton is the beast?

Phil, Hong Kong,

They gave us George Bush and now they want to give us another Clinton (Bush Lite). Why don't they give this intelligent, man with integrity the chnace? Obama would do a great job as president.

Jake Katz, Hong Kong, China

Why apologise or resign for telling the truth?

Ian Burgess, Bristol,

I'm not suprised Clanton was labelled a monster. In January 2008, 80% of Democratic voters said they would be satisfied if either she or Obama won. Now that figure is down to only 40% according to a poll taken a few days ago. With the dirty campaign tactics Clinton's used lately, more democrats and Obamacans (Obama Republicans) are beginning to hate her, too.
In recent polls nearly 48-50% of amercians said they would not vote for her (i.e. they loathe her).

Gurjit, Pittsburgh, USA

The paper made the right call. Obama cannot play GOOD COP/ BAD COP while his people disparge and play dirty behind the scenes or abroad. It is hypocritical to state one will not play dirty and then back-stab a moment later.

Bill Anderson, San Francisco, California, US

We in the US wont worry about your elections please do the same. Barack Hussein Obama is the same thing just a different color, and because he is a different color the media will not go after him the same they would anyone else. That is the most racist thing you can do.

joseph, san marcos, TX

Hillary is by far the better choice for president.

Lola, new york, new york

What a choice - beauty and the beast - you choose --- much the same with us - public school or public convenience.

Marty, London, England

She is more than likely right? Another case of honesty not surviving in the world of politics.

steve tea, manchester, cheshire

IHow come that a great nation like America has often disappointed her people and the world by voting either mediocre or professional politicians, whose main goal is to make bucks, into the White House? Why is it that this nation with such vast human resources has often proven to be a second-rate nation when it goes to the poll? For the past two decade Americans seem to have stuck with Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. Many enlightened Americans and peoples across the world are saying that “Thank God, America now has a great opportunity to once again elect a great leader”. Sadly, that possibility is now in jeopardy. It will take another century to have this golden opportunity again. If I were Obama, I will resign from the Senate and go back to the corridor of scientia and infuse students with my ideals. History will certainly vindicate him. If one candidate says “I will fight for you…”, and another one says “I cannot do it alone, but we together we …”, I will definitely vote for the latter.

Jesse Kally-Williams, Pratigau, Switzerland

After reading that hillary had defended a child abuser to cross interview a 12 year girl was an act of a moster, but to say she would do anything to win maybe an unfair comment. Pulling out the obama picture wearing a turbun was an action that was bellow the belt but to be far she claims it was not her who leeked the picture.

nelly, plymuff, uk