January 13, 2008
Posted: 10:30 AM ET
 McCaskill will endorse Obama Sunday.
McCaskill will endorse Obama Sunday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Freshman Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill will endorse Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid Sunday morning, according to her spokeswomen Adrianne Marsh.

McCaskill, who considers herself a moderate, won a very tight race in 2006 against incumbent Sen. Jim Talent, helping Democrats take control of the Senate.

Missouri is one of more than two dozen states to hold its presidential primaries February 5.

UPDATE: On a conference call with reporters announcing her endorsement of Obama, McCaskill said the decision between Obama and Hillary Clinton was a difficult one.

"This is not an easy decision for me. I have deep respect for Hillary Clinton," she said. "She’s a smart woman and a strong leader, but at this moment in history it is very important that we look forward with optimism and hope that we’ve not been able to gin up in this country for awhile.”

– CNN Congressional Producer Ted Barrett

Filed under: Barack Obama


G. Cole   January 14th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Obama Supporters, please name something of substance that Obama has done for this Country other than read speeches written by others. Hillary helped create the schip program. And to you Obama people, that's the State Children's Health Insurance Program. I'm sure most of your children benifit from it. Let's see if Obama's speeches will help pay insurance for your kids. The welfare rolls were cut in half when Billary was in the White House due to programs created to train welfare moms for jobs. It worked. That administration also sent money to states to hire 100,000 new cops to patrol high crime neighborhoods which were overwhelmingly of poor people areras. Not to mention the creation 22 million new jobs and a budget surplus. I'll be waiting Obama speech buyers for some things he's done other than fight to remove mandatory minimum sentences for convicted felons. How would that help the poor communities? Your people has forgotten what The Clintons were doing for you when The right wing Republicans were fighting to oppress you. Talk issues, not speeches!!!

FIRSTWOMAN4PRES   January 14th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

AMERICAN'S UNITED 1-2-3 END THE
CLINTON-BUSH DYNASTY !!!! FOOD FOR THOUGHT SR BUSH AND MR. SLICK WILLY HIMSELF ARE GOOD BUDDIES. END IT! IT HELPS THE RICH, AND DOESN'T HELP THE MIDDLE WORKING CLASS!!! 1-2-3 END THE CLINTON-BUSH DYNASTY!!!

daniel stewart   January 14th, 2008 9:42 am ET

That's it! I have had it with both the Obama and Clinton campaigns! I have decided to vote for Bill Richardson! Oh wait!, he's out the race! Can I right him in? I'd almost prefer Osama or George Clinton!!!!

Dean St. Louis   January 14th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Big Deal!! One 2 Year Senator endorsing another 2 Year Senator both lacking in experience. She needs to try to get an appointment to his cabinet because the word around Missouri is her next election for office will be very tough for her. And I vote democratic but not for Obama.

AJ; Montpelier, VT   January 14th, 2008 7:41 am ET

Again, who care. This woman is a freshman congresswoman. How much influance should does this woman hold. The Obama supporters are doing back flips I'm sure.

I do have to say though - these politicians who are supporting Obama - I certainly hope that when Hillary Clinton wins the White House - I hope they get sent to political siberia. These idiots do not need to be holding any type of leadership positions.

permalik078 iowa   January 14th, 2008 12:39 am ET

how come cnn does not post news when Clinton gets endorsements.
cnn is worst news channel in the face of the earth.

Zech   January 14th, 2008 12:03 am ET

You know maybe their all backing Obama becuase they know if he wins, he'll be the easy one to push around while in office. Why else back a presidential canidiate with no real exprienance. If you want to see change then look what Clinton as done already and see what she will do in the future. If you couldn't see her run for president four years ago then you must be really blind.

Ernesto/Orange Park, Fl.   January 14th, 2008 12:02 am ET

I am an Independent Afro-Rican. I looking for someone who is fresh, smart and articulate. I am supporting Barack Obama because he fit that bill. I hope Floridians will make up for that major blunder that was made in the 2000 election by putting bush in the White House. We as a country has lost our dignity and respect around the world and we need to regain that. ( evil is lurking in the bushes ). I feel, the republicans have had their time and the country is in a major crisis. We are in a war that should not have taken place. The Middle Class is being squeezed, Millions are losing their homes, no health care, gas prices has sky rocket, white collar crime has risen to an all time high. CEO's are making billions at the expense of the Middle Class. Some candidates are voicing experience. bush was the governor of Texas, look at the mess, he has gotten this country into. He doesn't want to secure our borders. He doesn't want to do anything about illegas entering into this country. I don't have a problem with people coming to this country for a better life, but there is a process one must follow. I want a person in the White House who will be able to bring both Democrats, Republican and Independents alikr to together and work for the American people not worrying about who gets the credit. ( I thought all three branches of government are suppose to be working for the people. This is suppose to be a government of the people, for the people and by the people )
I believe some politicians don's get it. Technically, I hope, we can get rid of all parties and have politicians, to make application with a resume, to be the president of this country. Matter of fact any governmental office. Homeland
Security is a big joke, we have terrorist in our White House. bush need to be impeached, Nancy Pelosi need to get on her job. Harry need to get on his job.
We to put enough Democrats in office to avoid gridlock. You need at least 65 or more democrats. let us not vote a particular way because you don't like the party vote for the benefit of the country as a whole.

Anonymous   January 13th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Obama / Oprah??

THAT MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE!!!!!

Obama's intitials say it all….B.O……..HE STINKS!!!

AJ, IL   January 13th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Sorry Jimmy it is the Hillary supporters who are most disrespectful. People polled most recently listed the Hillary Clinton campaign and Mitt Romney campaigan as the most negative this selection season.

You are correct that MLK was an American, an American hero. Talking about MLK and for what he stood for and how he achieved it is one thing, but to belittle his (and countless others) efforts is not tolerable. Obama has never compared himself to JFK and MLK as Hillary proposes. He has projected the similiarities in the hope that both men possessed as well as the belief the American people to change.

Joe   January 13th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Obama just picking up more steam.

All of you fanatic Hillary supporters need to take a long look in the mirror. What are you so afraid of?

I was going to vote for a Democrat no matter what, but I definately will support McCain over Clinton after the latest mud-slinging from both her, and her fanatics on this site.

scotty   January 13th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Everything is always about Obama-look at the news-always negative on Hillary positive on Obama-she has several endorsements and never mentioned- maybe all of these people creeping up his butt want a job-remember he wants some of the Clinton regiime if he becomes Pres including Hillary-so that's change and moving forward- and furthermore are we Americans or Afro Americans or Polish Americans, or Russian Americans- it's his people pulling the race card- if Bill 'Clinton would have said that about Huckabee it would have been nothing- so much or uniting the country- and who is copying who-Hillary comes up with an economic stimulus plan then the next thing you know he follows-copy cat not a leader-
ps when they voted on Irag war he wasn't in office yet
wake up people

Agron   January 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Go Hillary…

Jubilee   January 13th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Mcaskil,

Sheryl Crow came out for you as did many people.

Many people went out on a limb for you and had faith in your decision making.

You have failed us all.

You should have stayed out of this one.

This will surely cost you your next election.

Did you ask your constituents who hired you what you should do?

I am deeply sorrowed at your weakness and inability to stand up to the pressure.

The Sheryl Crow song that fits really well here is
"You don't bring me anything but down"

Kenneth Obama Rep. of Ireland   January 13th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I wonder people speaking of inexperience on the part of Barrack Obama when he has most of the great men of America on his side. Is mr Bill Clinton going to rule America For the 3rd term or is it gonna be done by his wife? Let us not fool ourselves Obama is for the Future while Hilary is for the past.

Jimmy   January 13th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I thought we were a world of equality. Why does Obama campaign take offense everytime someone brings up Dr. Martin Luther Ling for. Do they think they own the rights because he is of the same race as Obama. Sorry Obama campaign Dr. Martin Luther King was an American first. We do not look at the color of skin or the gender of the canadate. Lets look at the canadates. I fully support Senator Clinton for President solely for what she has been able to do, has already done, and what I feel she can do as President of the United States. I really feel strong she will work to mend our health care crisis, and am sure she will bring our troops home, and help to make us favorable again in the world.

I like Senator Obama for his ambitions, but his supporters are very rude. They call people names when they do not agree. This reminds me of Bush tactics. "MY WAY OR NOWAY." We really need someone who will listen. That would be the Senator from New York Senator Hillary Clinton

"Senator Hillary Clinton for President of the United States"

Cindy St. Louis   January 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Thank you, Senator~! Excellent judgement and choice!

Bryan   January 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obama is very popular here in the "Metro-East" (Illinois) area of St. Louis. Not that McCaskill represents me, but I am glad to see her endorsement.

K   January 13th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

CNN is pro OBama. My comment got deleted again.

Charles   January 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

More and more politicians see thay the world needs a change. while Hilliary is a viable candidate to take this country to another level, i believe that Obama is the agent of change. As an black man I didnt think Obama would not get the vote from states that are predomiantely white voters, but oh was I so wrong. Go Obama.

jim   January 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Obama is being backed up by good governors and senators. They must be seeing what I see. Go Obama we love you and I hope you love us back!

ken   January 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Brilliant people will always do what is brilliant and make smart choices. I welcome good endorsements too. Go Obama!

Sis   January 13th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obama is the ONLY candidate who can win the general election. More people would vote against Hillary than vote for her. And thanks to her divisive dirty politics, as a democratic, if she get the primary nod I will abstain from voting for her to send a message: the status quo and your dirty politics will not work now or in the future.

charlotte   January 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

obama/oprah 08 gooooooooooooooooo

charlotte   January 13th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Obama/Oprah 08

RICHARD ESHUN[london]   January 13th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

The white house is not a political dynasty whereby from bush snr. to bill clinton and to bush jnr and to a potential hilary clinton.this is the time for real change. that is change we can believe in .Therefore i think senator BARACK OBAMA is the right choice for the democratic nomination.

Hilary should stop diminishing Dr.martin luther king's efforts on civil rights by saying that it took president johnson signature to realised luther king's dreams on civil rights in 1964.

And bill clinton saying that BARACK OBAMA presidential campaign is the biggest fairytale he has ever seen is a way of injecting racial prejudice and i think as a former president ,he shouldn't be making such comments just because his wife is in the race.

Is time for real change. OBAMA can bring that change.He is eloquent.

If a had a vote ,i will vote for OBAMA. GOD BLESS OBAMA.

RICHARD ESHUN.[LONDON] Political enthusiast

jimmy   January 13th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

good for him. Keep cruising on Mr. Obama. we are with you all the way!!

Mark C. Eades   January 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

In the bipartisan battle of "experience" vs. "change," one thing seems clear: There is no shortage of experience in Washington. If Washington experience came in dozens, it would be a dime a dozen. Washington experience is what led us into the foreign and domestic mess we're in today. What we are short of in Washington is fresh ideas and unifying vision. Put a president with these in the White House, and all that Washington experience can be put to work taking America in a new direction. This is why I support Barack Obama for president.

Clyde, TX   January 13th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

BUSH (1989 - 1993) - CLINTON (1993 - 2001) - BUSH (2001 - 2009) - CLINTON (2009 - 2017)
That is not change. America needs a fresh face!!! We have to break this dynasty.
Or I guess in 2017 we'll see the following scenario:
JEB BUSH (2017 - 2025)
CHELSEA CLINTON (2025 - 2033)
BARBARA BUSH (2033 - 2041)
JENNA BUSH (2041 - 2045)

Derek, IA   January 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

For people who say that Barack Obama's endorsements from Washington politicians undermine his agenda of political change, you have to consider what he's trying to accomplish. He wants to bring unity and pragmatism to a prominent role in government; doing so requires embracing a variety of civilians and politicians alike, not rejecting the old guard. The fact that Senator Obama has actually sponsored bills with bipartisan authorship and his personal civility toward his opposition give us a reason to believe that he can succeed in unifying a government where so many others have either failed or not tried.

aj   January 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

WHY IS IT THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO MAKE THREATS ABOUT PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT OBAMA OVER CLINTON? ALL I HEAR IS "THE CLINTONS WILL REMEMBER THAT" "THE CLINTONS WILL GET EVEN" "THE CLINTONS ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THAT PERSON, BUT WILL GET EVEN" WHAT'S THE DEAL, MAYBE SOME OF YOU ARE INTIMIDATED AND AFRAID OF THE WRATH OF THE CLINTONS, BUT GUESS WHAT, MILLIONS OF US ARE NOT.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS WHILE HILLARY MAY OR MAY NOT DEFEAT OBAMA, IF YOU INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF VOTERS WHO ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA AND EDWARDS, IT SAYS THAT THEY DON'T WANT HILLARY. IF YOU DEMOCRATS THINK HILLARY WILL BE A REPUBLICAN, THINK AGAIN. THERE WILL BE JUST AS MANY DEMOCRATS VOTING FOR A REPUBLICAN IF HILLARY IS ALL THAT WE HAVE TO CHOSSE FROM.

Matt   January 13th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Everyone Be Cautious…are you sincerely suggesting that Obama could be the anti-christ? That is beyond absurd. But it's the first time I've heard it, so it's original. Seriously, though, it's ridiculous and shame on you.

AC   January 13th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Obama lacks experience people! what the freak are you thinking?!? he should have waited for the 2012 or 2016 to start running…because then he has a little more under his belt and im sure he could run the country.

Hillary '08!

Jake, California   January 13th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I love and respect Hillary but she has too many skeletons in her closet to win a general election….

And I personally believe that the people following her are the ones ruining her chances.

1. Bill
2. Her drunk advisers

3…Those suppporters who just say things from the top of their heads.
They are always saying endorsements don't mean a thing.
Yes, endorsement do. They give you super delegates and make more people to believe in what you are doing. It's like having a witness in court who gives a deserving positive testimony on your behave.

Re: FOR OBAMA SUPPORTERS
My dear friend we have seen this web site many times over in several different posts and every one agree that that black church trying to help black communities is not racist. It is like a Jewish or Catholic church serving its people….

This is what I mean by all sorts of people being behind Hillary and ruining her chances.

Eric Bainbridge   January 13th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Mariann Pepitone,

Your entry is despicable, racist, and inflammatory. If you are the type of person that is attracted to the Hillary campaign, she will lose an incredible amount of votes. Please take your racism back to the late 1800’s (that’s the Civil War, since I’m sure you won’t understand) and leave it there. As a Democrat, I find your views much more aligned with the Republican Party and would advise you to attend one of their meetings and join their party. We don’t want bigots in our party.

The Great Unwashed Masses   January 13th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Hillary crying like a little girl is what tipped the scales in her direction in NH. Nothing else. She saw her huge investment and career going down in flames and started crying because of that. Don't be fooled, she is part of the elitist contigent that runs the country and if elected nothing will change. She will say anything that will keep in the her news and in office. Her promise is the promise of MORE OF THE SAME FROM THE SAME RICH ELITE. She only cares about number one, and number one ain't you. You arn't even number two. Her win in NH has been described as a landslide victory but last time I checked a 2% win is hardly a landslide. Demand term limits, demand campaign finace reform, DEMAND A PAPER TRAIL AT THE POLLS, DEMAND BETTER REPRESENTATION, DEMAND THE ELIMINATION OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

Jimenez   January 13th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Well now it all makes sense:

"McCaskill called Clinton "a smart woman…a strong leader" and acknowledged that she had faced strong pressure from her women's group allies to support the former first lady, or at least stay neutral. But she added, it's"important we look forward" and said of her decision, "I feel very strongly about it." The senator said it was her 18-year-old daughter, an Obama supporter, who ultimately urged her off the fence."

Wow whats next is she going to have her 18 year old kid in her office doing her job? Freshman Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill - don't even bother running again. You're out.

pam Eugene OR   January 13th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Wow!
That is a wonderful endorsement from a white, female super delegate. Obama all the way!

Mcain - WAR MONGER   January 13th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Who is MasKil ???

Rita Morgan-Robinson   January 13th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Again the Democratic Party will pick a loser in both Hillary and Obama and the republicians will win again. We have let the media choose our candidates. We have the most inexperienced candidates to run. Neither will get Ohio. A must to win. Why doesn't anyone ask them about immiagration or policies or how our they going to pay for it. Demand that they tell of 5 candidates that they will ask for vice president. A lot of Ohio Democrats will vote for McCain over Obama. Anyone thinking the South will vote for Obama with his immigration policy with a recession coming is naive. He is for the wine voter well Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia are suffering. He is for trade policies that hurt the middle class. Ralph Nader will difinitely run and take votes away from him. He has already stated that. Swiftboating will occur on Obama look what happened to Ford in Tennessee. Resko will be a problem. Why did his wife buy the property for Obama? Who do you know will buy land for you without strings. $600,000. This calls on Judgement that he points to. He also has flipped on a lot of his stances. The media has not done its homework I bet the Republician will. Why is it racist to ask about his records. The Republicians won't tip toe around this issue. The elitist have found their candidate however the lunch box voter will vote for their pocket book. Huckabee or McCain or Romney will launch a campaign that Obama is a talker not a doer. Heaven help us if there is an attack. If I was a terriorist organization and wanted to influence the election like they did in 2004 when Osama released his message couple of days before the election. kerry was winning.I wouldn't want a candidate who would talk peace Obama and change the perception of how the Arab world see us. I am deeply disappointed that we again are looking at Obama as a uniter. Bush was suppose to be that and how did that go. People the founding fathers made our government an adversial type of system. They didn't want a kingship. When we make a candidate a savior as Obama has become what disappointment we will have when he fails. As all saviors do on this earth. Change the only way to achieve change he does not talk about. He can't provide it. The only way to achieve REAL change is to vote all incumbents out and start a new. He is getting endorsements from the governors, and congress. Looks to me like it is the establishment. I have voted Democrat for 41 years in Ohio and if Hilliary or Obama is the my parties choice. I will hold my nose and vote Nader or Republican and a lot of my fellow liberal democrats will do the same. Already the local radio stations are talking about his religion and his church. He will have to explain their philosophy and whether he agrees with his pastor. Not standing for principles and voting present will be a problem with a lot of people. Immigration is a big issue in Southern Ohio where native Americans are competing with illegals. The economy is a big issue and trade policies are breaking ohio jobs. Democrats have to look at experience leaders or forget the White House. Remember there are 2 wars going on and never has the voters voted for someone as inexperienced as Obama during a war. Democrats get practical examine the issues, Do not compare Obama with the Kennedy's. Just as Republican are trying to find another Ronald Reagan. There isn't any clones. Judge them on issues.

John   January 13th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Hi Mariann Pepitone….Hum, talking about foreigners, funny isn't it how the USA was really created with foreigners. (where did the 13 colonies come from??)..come to think about it, we should ship you back to europe and the only people left there should be native americans…. Grow up…

virginia nielsen   January 13th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Besides Senator Obama being fantastic person we must watch for the " dividing agent" that Hillary is… the Republicans are praying for her to be the nominee and them the government machine is going to run over her!!! Go Obama 2008 !!!

Tom Masters   January 13th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

What an idiot! First she is a Freshmen so her 'endorsement' means little.

Second, duh! she's in Obama's neighboring state. Once again, duh.

Third, once they air Obama's dirty laundry, she'll be distancing herself from him.

Fourth, it shows her inexperience being suckered into the 'hope' campaign.

Fifth, she's looking for hope and optimism that hasn't been seen in this country for awhile, hmmm, yeah since the 98/99 utopian years, when Billary was last in office.

I'd go on but it's too easy.

Man, Obama has rec'd some of the most rediculous endorsements EVER.

If I were in his position I'm not sure I'd accept all of them just because they are offered, sometimes it is wise to decline an endorsement on principle, for instance the Kerry endorsement.

John ny, ny   January 13th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Claire- if decision was so difficult then why not just stay nuetral. Why pick sides. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Sam   January 13th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

You know, it seems a case in point about the politics of hope versus the politics of bitterness. On blog after blog after blog and on "comments" on news story after news story this primary election season (where unless I'm mistaken, Democrats are running against Democrats and ULTIMATELY against Republicans later in the Fall, and Republicans are doing likewise) supporters of one candidate harass, criticize, denigrate, and call supporters of other candidates impolite names.

I'm particular struck in this story with the number of people posting comments who claim (a)to be supporting a democratic candidate, (b)to be from Missouri and (c)to have supported McCaskill in the last election, but now think she's the filthiest piece of political crap because she endorsed someone other than their candidate in this primary election. Sheesh people. Lighten up. Save your vitriol for Al-Qaeda and those in this world fully intent on doing this nation harm, not for people trying to do good even if you don't like them personally or based on their stands on policy.

After 8 years of a president driving a political wedge into this nation's so-called Culture war, I'm sick of this divisiveness. Partisanship is one thing, but viciousness is quite another. Probably why I'd have a heck of a time choosing should the general election be between Obama and McCain.

YouthVoter, CA   January 13th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Obama tells me change is new, I agree (not knowing every election Presidential politicians talk about change and nothing changes).

Obama tells me to hope so i start hoping.

Obama tells me to change, so I change my parents since they are past and status quo.

My friends (fellow Obama supporters) tell me to repeat Hillary hate posts 100 times a day, so I do it. It's a change from my other work.

Obama tells me to convince my other immature youth friends to cheer for change, I do it.

Obama tells me to ignore experience, so I ignore my parents experience of knowing the world as again, they are past and status quo.

I ignore every old person who was served nationally as they are status quo. Your national service doesnt count in the new world of hatred filled starry eyed fairy tale following youths like me.

Obama Camp   January 13th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I agree A Walters:

If Obama Wins I Will defently vote for McCain. Experence alone Obama is to immature to be President

TN   January 13th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Mariann,

Something tells me they didn't have anyone but white people when you were growing up. You're just as ignorant as the rest of those who have been intellectually, scientifically, and socially LEFT BEHIND.

jim   January 13th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Some or you posters are really out to lunch, literally. It's no surprise that given a culture in which more Americans watch American Idol and the Bachelor that Obama would be the latest 'Idol' to which people become besotted. An empty suit who really has said nothing. True he gives nice speeches but I can get the same by going to church. What are his policies, the answer is: Change, but change what? No answer from him there.

He really thought this would be a cake walk because he listened to all the hype from his backers about being the great white hope. Also Black Americans should be worried because they think he will address black issues, he won't. They thought the same thing about Clarence Thomas but once he got the Supreme Court he turned into a black version of that mutt Scalia. You'll notice he never mentions race on the campaign trail, he only does that in private meeting with black ministers. So in short he's running as an educated, non-threatening black person that some but not all whites can feel good about. If he gets the nomination he will loose because he can write the south off. That also means he has to carry every state that the loser Kerry carried plus one. He'll never do it and we will be stuck with McCain in the White House.

So all you Clinton haters vote for the most popular and regret it for 4 years.

Gobama   January 13th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Claire McCaskill, you are WISE among women, and has a good sense of who (Obama) and what is right for our DIVIDED NATION at this time in our history, when we can't seem to get a handle on the many challenges that face us in the area of economy, unprovoked war, foreign maniac muslim enemies, education, health care, serious environmental damage, etc..

The Clintons are about PERSONAL AMBITIONS. How do we know this?

The self-destructive Clintons built up a huge White House legacy and then selfishly proceeded to destroy their own legacy and marriage, undermine the Presidency and encourage bungling bush to continue the destruction of the US Presidency.

If the Clintons can't care about THEIR OWN legacy, how less will the Clintons care about America!

STATUS QUO MUST GO!

Obama 08

AJ, IL   January 13th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

All you die-hard Hillary supporters are just Bill Clinton supporters in "sheeps clothing". The reason so many high ranking officials are coming to support Obama is that he represents change through a working majority, bringing Democrats, some Republicans and some Independents together to take on the issues that face America. It was interesting to hear Hillary Clinton on MEET THE PRESS this morning constantly use pronouns such as "I" and "my" when describing the US government.

stanz   January 13th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I'm a Caucasian male.The Clintons have made this a nasty campaign from the start. Back in July 07 Hillary Clinton said that it was "naive" for Obama to want to talk to foreign leaders we disagree with. But Obama stood by his claim. The Clinton campaign fired two people and has apologized on numerous occasions for inappropriate statements.
They are attempting to lure Obama into a race debate in order to try alienate Caucasian voters who make up the largest part of voters. No one forced Mrs. Clinton to make these remarks.

“The income gap actually grew more during the Democratic Clinton administration than it has during the Bush administration. According to U.S. Census data, the share of income for the wealthiest 5 percent rose from 18.6 percent in 1992 to 22.1 percent in 2000. That’s a jump of almost 19 percent.”

Furthermore, capital gains tax was only 20 percent during the Clinton Presidency. That means the super rich only pay 20 percent on their income from the stock market. Actual wage earners would pay up to 38 percent.

candice   January 13th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!!!

Lukyoh   January 13th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hey Mark,

Are you by any chance Mark Penn? LOL

Jimenez   January 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Everyone Be Cautious January 13, 2008 5:05 am ET

I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Antichrist. This man described as the new Romanian ambassador to the U.N. He was young, dashing, charming, persuasive, well dressed, well spoken, and no blemishes on his record. This man was very popular with his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under the man's hypnotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrack Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah for supporting this brother, but my gut tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ. Proceed with Caution!

Now I have really heard it all. First we read that it is prophesied that he should be president. Now he is the anti-christ. Only in this country.

Kelley   January 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Think about this…

Kenya in an uproar…the muslim faction there begins to beome more radical. A faction of the taliban begins to grow roots there. What would Obama do if elected President. That's by all accounts his country, too. After all, his family is there. His family is muslim, not he taliban type, but there and muslim. Do we take action, Mr. President? They are threatening democracy and lives in the US and beyond. Can he make proper choices about a community he is so closely tied to?
Think about his broken loyalties.

No to Obama

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I think the Clintons' have shot themselves in the foot by underestimating the intelligence of most democrats. The fact remains, Obama didn't vote for the war, Hillary did and there is nothing she can say or do to change that vote. She can't dispute that with any Republican when it comes to debates which leaves her at a great disadvantage when the topic of Iraq comes up. The republicans know it and they will use it against her.

Lukyoh   January 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Well, if you supporters of she-who-must-not-be-named think endorsements are nothing, then you won't mind if Obama kept them coming? Because it sure does matter in the superdelegate race. She-who-must-not-be-named has 180+ endorsements from the establishment early in the race, and it was reported her campaign was desperately calling her supporters to not jump the boat before NH.

:-D

s.positive   January 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Yet again, all doubters will be enlightened…

rahayto   January 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

after the attack of clinton over obama ,i am black man and if obama don't win i will drive my famille and community to vote for republicain 08

Sean McM   January 13th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I agree with other bloggers…a vote for Obama is to return a Republican to the WH. Is this payback to Clinton? Somehow I thought more of you than that.

Christine Atlanta, Ga.   January 13th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I notice there are never any references to the endorsements of Senator Clinton.
Like the Lt. Governor of Califonia, the largest state in the country, with the most delegates.

Dona   January 13th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Al Gore will endorse Obama next week

Jimmy   January 13th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

While Obama is kissing the back side of the Republican's, Senator Clinton is working to bring about true change. She has introduced a stimulus package for congressional consideration, while Obama is out promising unity with words, but no Action. He still has alot to learn. One being multi-tasking. Not only is he running for President, but he is still a Senator, does he not have to earn his money. We are still paying him and since running for President he has not introduced nothing. Not even showing up for important votes.

He will say what you want to hear, but has proven NOT the ABILITY to deleiver. Clinton still has several more fellow Senator endorsments then Obama. That is the ability to unite. When you do it with in the area you work within. Obama has failed at this too.

SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!
"THE ONE THAT CAN GET IT DONE"

Tim, Arkansas   January 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Obama 08!!!!

America is tired of the lies and bad politics coming from the Far Right Conservatives like Bush, and the Far Left Liberals like the Clintons. Both sides are always fighting back and forth and never accomplish anything!!! They tear down each other and tear down our country!

America wants the Moderates!!! People who are in the middle of the fight between Conservatives and Liberals. It's time for the Moderate Republicans, Moderate Democrats, and the Independents to work together!!!

Far Right candidates like Romney or Thompson, and Far Left candidates like Hillary will only result in more fighting and nothing being accomplished!!!

Im a Democrat and Obama gets my vote. If he doesn't beat Hillary, then McCain or Huckabee will get my vote for the Republican Moderates.

Go Claire   January 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Having voted for this Freshman Missouri Senator in the last election, it makes me proud to see her endorse Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid.

Claire McCaskill is one of the most promising up and coming members of the Democratic Party. Bright, charming, and willing to take a stand.

I don't dislike Clinton, and will vote for her if she wins the party nominee…but I favor Obama, and hope this trend continues.

allen Sutton   January 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Mariann Pepitone
I hope this isn't your real name. You should have a klan mask on talking like that! Furthermore, why don't we send you and your family back since no one was here beside American Indians. So if Barack Obama needs to go back to Kenya, why don't you go back to Ireland, Britian, Germany, or Russia. You are far from being and original American and your comments on serve notice that you are an idiot that knows NOTHING about America.

allen Sutton   January 13th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Why is his church even being discussed? I am from Mississippi, where I have seen people stop church services because a white member brought a black teenager to church. It is in their church by-laws that blacks are not allowed to attend their cheuch and they actually turned church out for that day rahter than have a black person in their service. It kills me that some people on this site want to point to his religion and demonize it when Bush has used his religion to divide and demonize everyone different from him. I don't get that. The Bible that I read and the GOd I serve love all people: even Gay Lesbian, black, Hispanics, white, divorced, agnostic, athiest, all people. Using religion as a divisive tool only ensures that YOU will meet the wrath of God.
I don't care what kind of Church he goes to: I want to know what he can do to bring this country to the place it need to be. If he can be a good leader and not a divider. WE just had 8 years of a Christian Leader in Office and those 8 years were anything but christian motivated.
Stop coming up with crap that don't matter and let's focus on issues!

Geri, Sacramento   January 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

A Freshman Senator endorsing another Freshman Senator. She's supposedly a moderate and he's far, far right. She won Missouri by the skin of her teeth in the last election. Now she's risking her reelection in a state that wasn't all that excited about her to start with. Sounds to me that she's hoping for a plum position in the Obama cabinet. Could be a bad move on her part. Wonder what kind of position she'll get in Clinton's cabinet?

CNNfan   January 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

'Mariann Pepitone' is a fake. She's posting fake messages to make Clinton look bad.

Greg OH   January 13th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Mariann Pepitone, how long have you had your white hood and cape? This isn't the 1920's, this country actually doesn't have room for people like you. Are you saying you are native american because if you are not, you are an immigrant just like Obama and his family, like everyone else here? This country was make up of immigrants. He is an American and born here, he has as much right to run for president as anyone else born here. Why is Clinton doing the same tactics as Bush and Karl Rove, I thought we want change? Does everything remember the smear on John McCain that he had an illegimate black baby, but it actually was his adopted daughter. I wish people would stop attacking like this.

Aubrey, CT   January 13th, 2008 11:31 am ET

I have little faith in Americans. The only thing that unites us is tragedy. We live in country that thought Bush was the best choice twice. Whoever wins the Democratic ticket that is the rational choice. Besides Paul, the democrats are the only one's that will exit Iraq. The money wasted, the lives thrown away for what? Republicans have devalued our dollar, put our countrymen and woman in harms way, lost national and world respect, weaken civil liberties, destroyed environmental law, the list goes on and on. The republican party has strayed down a path that goes against what is best for a majority of this nation. The tax relief for the rich is not the answer to our nation's problems. I figure republicans today are either Evil, greedy, ignorant or some combination of the three, and when I say that I am referring to what republicans have become. Bush is not a small government, states rights, fiscally conservative republican. Very much the opposite. We need change, and all three of the front runners of the democratic party will bring that change, the question is whose personality do you like best. That is the only major difference.

BRO   January 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

There are some who have a vision and can see the future of tomorrow and some who can not. Senator McCaskill has a clear vision.

Obama08 - "Yes We Can!"

Justin   January 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

People against illegal immigration are racist. 20 years from now you'll be looking back realizing you were just as bad as the racists in the 60's. No one complains about a guy from Britain who isn't here legally, or a french guy or a german guy, it's always the mexicans or the asians. Modern day ignorance = Mitt Romney.

Welfare   January 13th, 2008 11:22 am ET

I left the Dem party this cycle. To blame the immigration problem on the Repubs is appropriate. But to ignore the Dems, naive… the Dems force the taxpayers to subsidize this cheap labor with ridiculous amounts of welfare. The Dems are forcing taxpayers to pad the corporate coffers. It's just another transfer of wealth. It's just corporate welfare. The Dems want more foreign workers than the Repubs. The Dems want more open borders than the Repubs. They want more visas. All of the Dems support comprehensive immigration reform. This and other ridiculous platforms are why I have left the party.

Stop saying Obama will unite the people. Can't you read. Many people do not and would never support Obama. I wouldn't.

Eli   January 13th, 2008 11:18 am ET

No surprise, Missouri is next to Illinois. Plus many women in power hate women in power, so… I wouldn't count Claire McCaskill as being objective. It is her preference…

Why not a Clinton-Obama ticket in 2008?   January 13th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Possibly the reason that these Senators are coming out to "endorse" Obama is that they are hoping and wishing that they will get a Cabinet position in his administration if he is elected—–they're all josteling for position and media attention and favor.

None   January 13th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I was a 20 yr Dem, recently turned Independent. Endorsements are business as usual. So far, I support none of these candidates. None of them can change a thing I want changed.

They don't make the laws. I want representatives who make legislation in line with the will of the people. New York driver's licenses were an example. 70% of the people were opposed to drivers licenses for illegals yet the ignorant government was debating which type of licenses to give illegals. This is how all legislation is passed. The will of the people is ignored while they debate on behalf of their special interests. That is what I want changed. None of these candidates say they are going to listen to the majority. None.

I'm tired of the politicians and media selecting our President and I'm tired of being ignored by these pathetic excuses for representatives. I want representation. That is the change I want. None of these candidates have any intention of representing the people on a broad range of issues.

Before the demand for change continues….. have even one of you EVER written or called your representative even once? Before you demand health care… I want to know how much debt you have. We are the most debt laden country yet whine 'give me, give me, give me more. Do you have a closet full of clothes? Do you have thousands of dollars in credit card debt? Have you ever foregone a vacation? Have to park your car on the street because your garage is filled with crap? Big screen tv? Stop whining. You CAN afford health care, you just CHOOSE not to. Are you really whining about the national debt while you are in debt? Get real. Bought a big house you couldn't afford? You do not have a constitutional right to square footage. What happened to the need for repairing our infrastructure?

Change: The government start acting in a responsibe manner and represent the people. The public to start acting responsibly and stop expecting the govt to bail them out yet again.

But don't forget… what's important is that one politician is supporting another. Whoopee!

kamen wati   January 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Mariann Pepitone said:

But to have a KENYAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE. NO GO11 WE DON'T WANT HIS RELATIVE'S IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH ALL THE KIDS RUNNING AROUND. THE PLACE WOULD BE A DISASTER AND THE ODOR WOULD KNOCK YOU OUT. GO HILLARY11.

Obama is an American, obviously more so than you. Otherwise he couldn't be a candidate for president. Your remarks reek of the stench of ignorance and bigotry.

Go Obama!

Democrate_08   January 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

I think Obama will win the democrate race for the presidential seat because he has the best projected votes for many states and not only that but of the things he has to say just for example he says that he will raise the minimum wage and which will draw in working class citizens. And he would the majority of the African-American votes will be crucial in the presidential race and not only those two reason but he has a couple of the republican voters AND upper class citizens also! Even some things that I didnt list are great about what hes doing and this is good enough to get my attention on Obama

Paul C.18   January 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

First time voter and thank God my mom has taught me Politics 101 here in Missouri,,Hillary Clinton 08 is my choice.Her experience,strength,compassion will prevail in the coming days as the Clear Distant differences between Obama's camp and the vision Americans see with Sen.Hillary Clinton. I have been deeply worried about the war and its effect on American Economy. As I start my future as a college student with a disabled strong Democratic Mother I urge all young persons to vote along side me for a great future and follow the advice of a loving caring mom who sees it like it can be HILLARY CLINTON.com join today YOUR future depends on LEADERSHIP……Oh yes Claire as auditor did nothing about the horrible educational problems in the school system here in St Louis and thanks again my mom for home schooling me thru the years with a vision for my future with love and compassion

Independent   January 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Independent's will make a difference this election cycle. I'm an independent. Obama will never have my vote. I don't appreciate the Obama machine referring to white's as racist as they go into South Carolina. It's manipulative and sleazy. If the guy is so outside of the system, why is he sucking up to the system. The change rah, rah, rah is hypocritical. Obama 08 Yawn….

Boring   January 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Jeff Spangler, congratulations on getting CNN to post your blog on Shelby Steele. I have watched him also (even on CNN). They refused my post when I wrote about his talk on Bargainers and Challengers. How bargainers are empty vessels, etc. But they refused to post it.

They also refuse to post if I mention that the race issue will disappear after South Carolina. Special.

Boring   January 13th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Yes, CNN we get it Obama goooooood, Clinton baaaaaad.

McCaskill got elected for her position on illegal immigration and Obama has the opposite position on illegal immigration. Odd.

Simone   January 13th, 2008 10:36 am ET

for the person who posted the link to Obama's church. Okay so you say that it's not okay that he goes to this church because he is running for president. Exactly what church should he be going to????? RIDICULOUS!!! that is why this country will continue to be divided if he is not elected.

smd   January 13th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Go Hillary. We believe in her in South Carolina. This is Clinton Country.

john   January 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Obama is like an empty suit. Full of empty promises. Dig his flip-flopping records as a senator in Illinois. I favor Republicans, but because of Hillary I changed my mind. Hillary 2008!

Carrie Littles   January 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Ya! For the USA it time to pull the country to gather and I think OBMA is the best one to bring us to a place in the world wher we need to be.

EE   January 13th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Endorsements only mean something when Hillary is the one endorsed.Pathetic

charlotte   January 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Excuse me for asking, but does anybody besides me, read what others are saying? Or do they just go straight to leave your comment? I've never seen such venom in my whole life. The democratic candidate, whomever that might be, are going to need all of us to come together to solve the mess the GOP have left us. We all are all americans first and foremost. How can we talk about crossing the isle, when we can even agree amongst ourselves. We must take control of the white house, America is at stake. Support your candidate with passion, but leave the attacks to the GOP.

DR   January 13th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Just another, typical politician who is using Obama to try and get more African-American votes in their state to help further their own ambitions.

Time for people in this country to wake up to insincere politicos trying to pull the wool over people's eyes!

KB26   January 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

The fact is this blog over 120 hits already means most of you are looking for a reason to vote for Obama. No matter who wins between Hil and the big O, Dems will will. Happy days are here again.

Anonymous   January 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

WHY CANT THESE CNN NEWS CASTER, JOURNALIST ADMIT THAT THEY ARE WRONG, JUST ONCE, ABOUT THEIR COMMENTS AND THEIR RIDICULOUS POLLS!!!! IN REGARDS TO THEIR OVER REPORTING, OVER EXADURATING, STATING THE WRONG WINNERS.

HILLARY, IN MY OPINION AND IN MOST WAS ALWASY THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE AND CNN NEED TO STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR THEMSELVES SAYING THE ONLY REASON WHY SHE WON IS BECAUSE SHE "WAS EMOTIONAL AND BROKE DOWN". SHE BROKE DOWN BECASUE SHE IS HUMAN. LIKE YOU HAS FEELINGS AND WELL AS STRENGTH!!!!!!!

42 year old female
Honolulu, HI

rc missouri   January 13th, 2008 10:07 am ET

This is a no big deal especially to Missouri that knows Claire had ran against former Gov Bob Holden for gov and Gov Holden strongly supports Hillary for President as does former Gov Hearnes and his wife Betty. By the way Claire still owes roughly 1.2ml dollarsfor that bid for Gov before she ran and made the Senate, Claire is close to Sen Durbin (Illinois) but Sen Harry Reid (Nevada) who talked Claire's husband into investing in her bid for Senator in Missouri is definately with Hillary Clinton for President….
Missourians for Hillary

Kim, Dallas, TX   January 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Some of these posts truly lack credibility. They try to say that Obama is not intelligent and he is only attracting the young, restless portion of our population. Furthermore, they try to make those of us who support him feel ashamed to do so. Childish is the word that comes to mind. "If you don't like my candidate, I will bash yours". I read nearly every comment to find out more about candidates. PLEASE NOTE though, I do research comments to know if they are true or not. It's so obvious who doesn't do that on here. It's obvious who just espouses hatred and bigotry….who falls into the mudslinging and meant to sway comments from fellow candidates. Obama isn't intelligent? Go figure? He has done so much more for himself, by himself, than many people in life, and more importantly, than much of the Washington politicians. Obama only wants to be president because he is black so he can control white people? Where does that nonsense come from? He is part white too. Ignorance surely runs rampant in our country. I believe statements like the ones made by Marianna Pepitone show that many in our country fear having someone with black heritage as a leader. Trust me Marianna, I am not DUMB. I am a member of Mensa, with two college degrees, having graduated Magna Cum Laude. I am a white, female, baby boomer who sees what Obama truly has to offer our country. I am tired of the divisiveness of our current government and feel that only Obama truly can bring us back together. The Clinton's try to damage a person's character to win. I will not vote for Hillary no matter what.

And to the person who thinks HIllary won't bow to those who have funded her campaign? Wow, she is one who is funded by lobbyists and special interests. They back the candidate that they know will support their wishes. She believes them to be ordinary Americans. My feeling is that a vote for Hillary is a vote for the Republican party. They will come out in droves to be sure she doesn't get nominated. There are many in our own Democratic party that won't vote for her as she has shown her true colors.

Robyn   January 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

CNN, WHY DO YOU REFUSE TO PUBLISH THIS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I'VE SENT IT.

CNN leaps to announce Obama endorsements while neglecting to mention Clinton's. Here are just some of Hillary's endorsements, according to hillaryclinton.com:

Former U.S. Ambassador Edward Romero
Henry Cisneros
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (Nev)
Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
N.J. Congressman Donald Payne, the first African-American to represent New Jersey in the House of Representatives
South Carolina Rep Jimmy Bales
Former Defense Secretary William J. Perry
Former Nebraska Gov. and Senator Bob Kerrey
Oregon Gov Ed Kulongoski
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland
Former V.P. Walter F. Mondale
Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh
General Wesley Clark
Calif. Sen. Dianne Feinstein

See long list at HillaryClinton.com

Mark   January 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I see Hillary supporter comments mirror her campaign style. Low-class underhanded smear jobs mired in falsehoods and inaccuracies.

Eric from Massachusetts   January 13th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Just read the Time article…. "It's the voters stupid". Endorsements, polls, etc mean nothing. In the end, it takes voters. Voters know better.

OBAMA 08   January 13th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Mark: Isn't that attitude of "What goes around comes around" exactly the one that has paralyzed America's gov't and what the Obama campaign is fighting to end.

I doubt from what I have seen from Claire that her decision was made lightly! An amazing boost to his campaign!!

Yaw   January 13th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Marian Pepitone is a disgrace to herself and the good people of the United States of America.

MIchael   January 13th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Mariann P, your comments regarding Barak Obama disgrace you and display your ignorance on issues both domestic and foreign. If you actually take time to read what you are posting, you will certainly see that your viewpoints are decidedly UN-American.

neel ny, ny   January 13th, 2008 9:30 am ET

It is going to kick in the gut for all these endorsers when hillary wins. Just the way it was kick in the face of all of those CNN political analyist who were so sure hillary was going to lost with double digit difference.

bunch of losers

MIchael   January 13th, 2008 9:25 am ET

In response to BD's comment: "If the Democrats win in 08, we will have an amnesty bill passed by the end of 09. That will bring even more cheap labor here to take our jobs."

BD- I imagine that you would have problems naming three jobs that immigrants, illegal o r not, have taken from U.S. citizens….that's is jobs that our citizens would be willing to work.and cannot obtain. The truth is, we depend on immigrants in all types of professions, in order to keep our economy running. If they would leave, our economy would absolutley shatter. Be careful what you wish for.

sallu   January 13th, 2008 9:22 am ET

I think if Obama portray the same emotion as Hillary he will win the democratic nominee. When i see Obama i see change. I see peace in the world. Go Obama stay positive. May god grant you all the wisdom and understanding in your fight.

No Change   January 13th, 2008 9:20 am ET

I think the Obama's campaign is in big Trouble. He's scrambling to get endorsements just to make him look credible. I wonder what deals he has cut with all these people. Remember, it's easy to influence someone who is new to Washington, than someone who's been there already-especially one with such strength. So much for change we believe in, Obama.

J. McKinney SW MO   January 13th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Good Grief, Claire! What are you thinking? I am from MO and voted for you, but believe me, with judgement like this, I will know better next time.
We need leadership. GO, HILLARY!!

Daniels MD   January 13th, 2008 8:55 am ET

You were supported and elected because of your skills to look at informations, facts and call on decisions based on your insticts and beliefs. We support every choice and decisions you make because you have better information and intuition than we have. Do not let negative, selfish thoughts of individuals affect you. Your true supporters will always be there as long as you explain your decisions clearly, like your staff did for me in my recent inquiry regarding your position in health care matters. By the way, I supported the Clintons and stood for hours to shake hands in their campaign for presidency in Inde pendence, MO. So Claire go with your guts! Thank you.

Sal......Illinois   January 13th, 2008 8:53 am ET

I have followed politics for 25 years to know that these endorsements have a lot to do with political stratagy…..The senator from Missouri knows that in order for her to win again….She is going to need all the african American votes in the city of St . Louis as well the county of St Louis…..It is the only politically correct thing for her to do…. I don't think she has much of a choice in the matter……

Sal......Illinois   January 13th, 2008 8:46 am ET

This endorsement is very stratigic and politically correct for her……She knows the hard facts of the St. louis city demografics…… Almost all of north county and central and some south county residents are African American …. She wants their voting block…..I have followed politics for 25 years to know that these endorsements always have a political motive….If she wants to win again …She is going to need a majority of the african american vote in the city and the county of St. Louis…..

G.Stern   January 13th, 2008 8:40 am ET

THANK YOU …. …Sen.McCaskill……..
A wise choice !!!!

Peace   January 13th, 2008 8:38 am ET

I do not understand those who are blaming CNN. What for????? CNN can not report what is not existing! Even if million of endorsement come in the name Obama, and nothing for Hillary, CNN is obliged to report all. Those who are not happy of this, am sorry this will not stop CNN to do their job!

Jack K.   January 13th, 2008 8:38 am ET

THE DNC HAS THEM ROLLING OUT ONCE DAILY NOW.

Another DEM who owes her soul to the liberal lobby groups–has spoken.

What's being said?

We'd rather compromise our party, the election, and the people of America–by arm twisting every one we can to endorse Obama or Clinton and not Edwards.

Why?

Because the special interests and lobbyists who traditionally support the DEM party realized that John Edwards really meant–he coud not be bought and would not accept donations by ANY lobbyists or special interests. NOW THE DNC HAS DROPPED EDWARDS LIKE HOT POTATO BECAUSE THEY'RE AFRAID OF UPSETTING THE GRAVY TRAIN OF DOLLARS FUNDING THEIR NATIONAL ELECTION.

It's a shame–the ONE candidate who brings really meaningful change–has had the backs of all DEMS turned from him–including his former running mate (always a prostitute to the DEM party leadership), And Obama may be the best thing since sliced bread–but the reality is the DEM party feels he will keep the "big money" rolling in from special interests and lobbyists like the NEA, NAACP, ACLU, AARP.

SAD INDEED.

PLEASE CNN–LOOK AT THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN DNC SUPPORT–AND FOLLOW THE MONEY…WHY ELSE WOULD A CANDIDATE WHO BEAT UP ON HILLARY "BIG TIME" IN IOWA, WHO HAS BEEN SHOWN AS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO BEAT ANY GOP CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION BE OSTRACIZED BY HIS OWN PARTY?

I'm personally disgusted with the whol thing. If the DNC doesn't get a little back bone–I'm probably going to switch (McCain is more to center than Clinton or Obama) or just sit home and drink on election day.

hmm   January 13th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Strange how when Kerry announced his endorsement, he was said to be a character belonging to the past, not the future, and now that a more recently elected senator endorses Obama, her accomplishments are belittled. That's a bit transparent…

Young Liberal   January 13th, 2008 8:34 am ET

People on here have absolutely no clue what they are talking about! You have no good reason not to vote for Obama other than experience which if you want experience why not keep Bush in, he has 7 years of experience AS PRESIDENT. All experience means is that you are already part of the Washington machine. That is all Hillary has.

PS I saw her act like she was getting choked up yesterday when she was talking to someone about some home loans or something GIVE ME A BREAK!

obama insider   January 13th, 2008 8:30 am ET

Terrible news. I hope Clinton wins. Obama is truly incompetent.

JACK ny, ny   January 13th, 2008 8:29 am ET

I think americans are the real endorsers of the candidate.

Just the way they did it in NH.

amesofe   January 13th, 2008 8:13 am ET

This Obama-Clinton duel is easy to decide if one only thinks about the temptations the congressional female pages pose to the presidency if Hillary Clinton were to be elected. Let us rally around the energy and collective hope for change in Obama. No cigars in the white house!

CALVIN   January 13th, 2008 8:07 am ET

ALL ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER GETTING THE JOB DONE

OBAMA 08 YES WE CAN

CALVIN   January 13th, 2008 7:51 am ET

GREAT NEWS OBAMA 08

redflag   January 13th, 2008 7:50 am ET

I heard that in the next caucus state of Nevada the teachers are having a dog fight with the Service Workers Union and Culinary Workers Union (the Socialist Brigade).

The caucus and the unions have worked out a deal to ensure that the maids, busboys, and waiters will be able to have a competitive advantage in the caucus (less traveling) and will depress the teachers any other college educated people.

It looks like a guaranteed Obama win.

Workers Unite!!!!

permalik078 iowa   January 13th, 2008 7:47 am ET

Both Obama and Clinton have set up extensive campaign operations in Missouri. Clinton has collected her own powerful supporters in the state, including former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, former Govs. Bob Holden and Warren Hearnes, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and Emanuel Cleaver, a congressman from Kansas City.
Obama has the backing of two St. Louis congressmen, William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, along with St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley.

green   January 13th, 2008 7:42 am ET

Markus those polls are national- presidential races operate on the electoral college system- you need state by state polls to figure out who would win. Who would win in Ohio, Florida, Iowa, and Pennsylvania- these are the only states up for grabs (purple states).

Obama loses in every one to any of the top Republican candidates.

Mark   January 13th, 2008 7:31 am ET

The media might want to ask Claire if her support for Obama has anything to do with a particular score she wishes to settle with Mrs. Clinton. She may not be thinking ahead. What goes around comes around.

JMarno   January 13th, 2008 7:26 am ET

To: For Obama Supporters- (Person who has concerns over Obama's church)
Below is an excerpt from the church this person says Barack goes too- This mission statement is no different than any denominational church I've ever been to- including "evangelical" churches. Please don't let FEAR direct you to the poles this Novemeber. . .the thing I really like about Obama is he is one of the only presidential candidates EVER, who seems to understand about the "age of grace" as opposed to "the age of Moses law" - that Jesus said "kills"
(Unborn babies don't die because of a law, they die or live because of someone's compassionate choices. . .regardless of law). Jesus knew that. . .and funny, it's about the ONLY thing our current president said I agree with: "Before man can change, hearts must change" (though God obviously has already stated this in his Word)

Mission Statement: What Trinity Is About

Trinity United Church of Christ has been called by God to be a congregation that is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that does not apologize for its African roots! As a congregation of baptized believers, we are called to be agents of liberation not only for the oppressed, but for all of God’s family. We, as a church family, acknowledge, that we will, building on this affirmation of "who we are" and "whose we are," call men, women, boys and girls to the liberating love of Jesus Christ, inviting them to become a part of the church universal, responding to Jesus’ command that we go into all the world and make disciples!

Florida23   January 13th, 2008 6:55 am ET

As a middle class American that votes Democrat- I will not vote for Obama if he gets the nomination. I looked at Obamas campaign website at the urging of others and I was shocked about how anti-middle class it was. This guy wants to give all this money to poor people making minimum wage and supports illegal immigrants. I know alot of people are like me- we worked hard in school to become middle class- I won't stand by and watch someone lazy idiot get handed everything I worked hard for. I'll vote Clinton and if Obama wins I'll vote for the Republican. I don't want a Socialist president. The economy is about to take a big hit.

Susan   January 13th, 2008 6:54 am ET

People are maybe finally waking up to the fact that the Clinton Dynasty is OVER!
Obama is the only level headed candidate in the bunch…if he for some reason does not win the Democratic Nomination I will not even vote in the presidential election. I would NEVER vote for Hillary and I couldn't lower myself to vote republican. I will support Obama in the presidential election and Obama only. He has a passion for this country that I have not seen in a long time….people don't want more of the same….they want hope back……….and I don't think the Old School Politicians have a clue as to how deep this runs within the American People……Obama is the only candidate…to rally the our deeply divided country…GO OBAMA

Dora   January 13th, 2008 6:51 am ET

Claire, you just lost my vote. I voted for you ,because you are a woman and I thought you knew to come in out of the rain. That is now wrong and I will not vote for you again.

Sigesigesputnikoxo   January 13th, 2008 6:42 am ET

Vote Obama and it's going to be another republican at the white house. The Reps are afraid of Hillary and will a hard time beating he'. Why do you think Karl Rove advices Obama on how to beat Hillary. He even got an endorsement from a republican senator. Yup, a republican senator endorsing a democrat candidate. And talking about change. There will always be a two party system. Our political system is made that way. Even fellow party members are fighting among themselves for their nomination so how can Obama even talk about unity. So you young people who thinks that Obma is the cool thing right now…go on.. Hitler spoke eloquently about changes, visions, and the future and he was so hip that even the Jews were for him when he was starting his career. Go America Vote for Obama and we'll have another republican at the white house or another inexperience bubbling leader.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   January 13th, 2008 6:34 am ET

Alex, she is freshman, she think she is on the same boat with Obama. I don't think she knows how to vote like Obama. Her endorsement doesn't mean anything to smart voters. She proved her naive and inexperienced.
FELLOW SUFFERERS HAVE SYMPATHY FOR EACH OTHER.

Mosoti- Kenya   January 13th, 2008 5:48 am ET

It doesn't matter about colour or race, Obama has a very nice strategic movement to win the race, if all black and white fox need change, this could be the best time. Consequently, Obama's realistic in his dreams, please let us give chance.

Mosoti- Kenya   January 13th, 2008 5:40 am ET

WE HAVE BEEN NEGLITED FOR LONG TIME, IF I HAD WHISTLE, I WILL BLOW IT LOUD, THE WHOLE AMERICA TO HEAR, HOW WE ALL FEEL ABOUT YOU.

Mosoti- Kenya   January 13th, 2008 5:37 am ET

Obama, we will lie side by side, until you win, this election, together with my TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WE ARE FOR YOU, SMART AND INTELENGENT

Karl Junkin   January 13th, 2008 5:08 am ET

This isn't the first female political figure this week to endorse Senator Obama. If the publicity is high enough, Senator Clinton's hold on female voters could be eroded across all age brackets.

Everyone Be Cautious   January 13th, 2008 5:05 am ET

I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Antichrist. This man described as the new Romanian ambassador to the U.N. He was young, dashing, charming, persuasive, well dressed, well spoken, and no blemishes on his record. This man was very popular with his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under the man's hypnotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrack Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah for supporting this brother, but my gut tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ. Proceed with Caution!

Brittany, Oklahoma   January 13th, 2008 4:30 am ET

Endorsements are good for grabbing a quick headline to keep a candidate's name in the media for the day.

Jes, Bethesda, MD   January 13th, 2008 4:30 am ET

Well it looks like another WOMAN is endorsing Obama despite Hillary playing the gender card everyday. That's because most intelligent women know Obama is the better candidate and being President is not about gender or race.

I'm still waiting for Hillary to advertise on the lifetime channel as the political victim.

Gracious & Logical   January 13th, 2008 4:23 am ET

Pfc Mason Andreason

As I have come to realize, if Sen Obama can survive the ruthlessness of the Clinton machine, there’s not much else (if any) that the Republicans can do to him. Think about, the Clintons have tried it all… and remarkably just when you think that the Clintons have done their supreme worst, they actually manage to top themselves…

I absolutely detest their callous tactics.

DG

meroo   January 13th, 2008 4:06 am ET

I think all Americans should get together one hand, do america a favor and vote for obama

Tommy   January 13th, 2008 4:02 am ET

I believe that these endorsements prove very important when it comes down to Feb 5th or any other date for that matter. Anyone who is undecided or leaning slightly one way or another, and whom voted for say McCaskill, would most likely go towards Obama. As tight as this race will be in almost every state, especially MO, this is big.

J   January 13th, 2008 3:53 am ET

BD, yeah, last i looked i haven't seen many white people out in the fields picking lettuce. immigrants aren't taking our jobs. i bet you'll be the first to complain when lettuce costs $8 too. and i know you aren't doing anything at all other than complaining. volunteer much?

and to those who think an endorsement doesn't mean anything have you heard of delegates and superdelegates? this is how a candidate is actually elected, not by the popular vote. getting an endorsement by a governor, senator, congressperson, mayor of a major city gets you more vote. come on, do your homework.

Muchangi   January 13th, 2008 3:38 am ET

The world is waiting for the US to understand that Obama will not only bring America together, he will also forge the world ahead. My vote goes to him, he the man of true change.

Sledge   January 13th, 2008 3:37 am ET

Madam President!!!
Battle Tested!!!

Hillary!!!
Hillary!!!
Hillary!!!
Hillary is America's Queen!!!

mike   January 13th, 2008 3:30 am ET

its a good move for our country barack obama is a great candidate to lead our country

HP, Maryland   January 13th, 2008 3:07 am ET

BD,

Have you ever wanted a job that illegal immigrants have? They aren't taking high tech jobs from you. They are out feeding pigs and paving roads. Perhaps you should take a look at who is really taking the jobs that ordinary Americans actually wants.

INDIA and LEGAL Indian immigrants to the Un