Enough of old thoughts, we need a fresh start! Go Barrk Go!

If Sen Obama has a black dad and a white mom how is it that he will be known as the first black president! I like him black or white, just curious.

I WATCHED THE DEBATE OR ARGUMENTS AND SAW A LACK OF ISSUES THAT REALLY AFFECT THE ELECTORATE BEING DISCUSSED. THIS REFLECTED A DEBATE OF ELECTION TACTICS, PERSONAL ATTACTS AND NOTHING OF SUBSTANCE. WHEN WILL WE HAVE AN HONEST DEBATE OF THE ISSUES SUCH AS THE ECONOMY, HEALTHCARE, FOREIGN POLICY AND THE CURRENT AND PENDING WARS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAVE CHARGE OF NOW. HOW WILL ANY OF THESE CANDIDATES WORK WITH BOTH SIDES OF THE ISLE IN CONGRESS TO GET A MAJORITY VOTE TO CHANGE COURSE.

Is there anyone reading this that thinks Obama could win the National election….

everyone needs to think about who can win the National election, and it certainly isn't Obama

Hillary is the only candidate who voices my interests, and the only Democrat who can win the White House

Bill

Diva, you said that hillary started the race card..Evidently you did not watch the last debate where they had the papers in front of them which proved otherwise

I have been watching the back and forth banter between the candidates.
Hillary was the first to play the race card rediting Obama. Obama tried to be gentleman like in trying to refute the issues. Our president Clinton has become sort of a loose cannon. John Edwards sticks to the issues but no one listens. Mitt Romney has flip flopped somany times his credibility is shot, Guliani can't be trusted…. he is indecisive….he can't decise which wife is the best wife, Hucklebee is a contender, Mccann is too soft spoken and potentially non committal, Biden is a wise man but should stay in the Senate, Fred Thompson should go back to Law and Order and never run for public office.

John Edwards and Obama are the only class acts in the race.

The press needs to shut up and let people think for themselves. And do not tell me what a poll says.

You know as well as I that the plan is laid, the powers that be already know who the next president of the US will be…. we just go through the motions.

Dirty politics should stay out of the whole race.

Clinton is on this for power. The Clinton's are power hungry. Obama is on this for America. This is the difference. Clinton's attacks will only increase and Obama will have to defend himself. At least it will be a good training for him when running for the white house against the republican candidate.

Fem4Hillary, you call "women's intuition" believing the WMD story and voting for the Iraq War?

The "intuition" you speak of has led to 4,000 American casualties (and counting) in a war launched under false pretenses by the Bush administration.

You'll have to find another argument to make.

Cute… but let's start reporting on the real issues.

CNN please start reporting on each candidate's actual plans and initiatives. It would be great to have a section where we could compare and contrast what each candidate says they will and won't do.

Personally, I want to hear about their commitment to our Environment and how they plan to stimulate our Economy. I'm so tired of reading 'tabloid' news.

Thanks Hillary…I'll just have the coffee, no tea…and no thee.

@ Eaglehart

Thank you. Ppl can easily go online & find the whole blow-by-blow on when & with whom the race baiting started. I surprised at how Tim Russert said that

Hillary Clinton is running strictly based on ego. Obama on the other hand is running because he sincerely wants to work for the betterment of America. Two things in particular stand out about Hillary Clinton that I think we should all seriously consider. One is this; if she was willing to tolerate years of corruption and deceit within the confines of her own MARRIAGE, she will certainly do no better within the confines of government. Secondly, she is majorly supported by big business in such a way that it will certainly end up being "Business as Usual". On another level notice that when Hillary Clinton speaks to someone, let's say on television, during a debate, she does not maintain eye contact with that person. She looks down and away and then occasionally looks up at who shes talking to. Barack Obama (and Edwards for that matter) look the person dead in the eye. Hillary, in my estimation is not running for the good of the American people. She is a polarizer with a huge chip on her shoulder, and she wants power. And she will be ruthless in that pursuit. Barack Obama is sincere in his efforts, and his history, especially his decision to forego a huge salary in order to be an activist on the south side of Chicago attests to this. As for the racial aspect of the campaign, Lyndon Johnson, it has been discovered, used to regularly refer to Dr King as the N word. And Hillary credits him above Dr King for bringing about civil rights legislation? It was Dr King's fortitude to push forward that should get the lion's share of the credit. And Hillary I believe was errant in not apologizing for any implication otherwise.

I watched MSNBC, CNN, Fox News and NBC everyday and night in a whole 2007, these journalists have no values as expert. Everyday, everyone said different story of Presidential campaign with same mouth, they confused Americans, I don't want trust them from now on. They are making the different situations and change the real facts so quick with their own mouth. I have studied Journalism, they are working for the money, they are not looking for the truth, it is not good for the Society.

Obama, you fell right for the trap. I thought your platform was making "race" a non-issue. You could have stated to Clinton's comment by acknowledging that she was right that LBJ did play his part in realizing the dream because he passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. By stating through your camp and you that she was diminishing MLK's legacy, you have thrown yourself into something that will eventually ruin your opportunity with your main target: WHITE VOTERS. Dumb move. Dumb move.

she cant be hurt, shes like a shiny penny,she just keeps comming back, good luck with your pursuit, you have my vote,, i dont base the election from anything except what comes out of your mouth, let the games begin,after 35 yrs of seeking a position let it be,shes paid the dues now let her in, nothing on earth could ever be worse than the last 7, and bush ! everyone is so disgusted with you and your administration that 90% of the country turns off the tv when you come on, americans cant even stand to here you or watch you, so go home!! your a disgrace to the american way of life which you know nothing about,
go drown yourself and your cronies in a bottle of scotch,

go hillery its an easy win,

I have read many of these posts and I am disgusted with American voters. It does not matter how the candidate speaks, what they look like, or their gender or race. The lack of decent healthcare, the constant money spent on wars, the horrible state of education, and many other issues are too important to vote for someone based on whether or not you like them. Let's get serious and look at issues and vote based on that alone.
Hilary has some great ideas as do Obama, Edwards, Romney, and McCain. Look at what you want for yourself, for children, for the environment, and for your world and cast your vote. Don't do it out of anger or loyalty. If you look at the world, things are too drastic to play the "who is my favorite person" game. This is not a war, it is an election. Let us stop hating and belittling each other over who supports what candidate. It is time to get serious, our lives depend on it.

Fem4Hillary said:

"I know one thing neither Obama or Edwards will ever have and that is ….. A WOMEN'S INTUITION or a SIXTH SENSE as it is most commonly known."

Ah, and that's why she believed the WMD stories from the Bush administration and led us into war with Iraq?

So much for that "woman's intuition" thing…and it only cost 4,000 (and counting) American lives.

Here in Florida, Obama made ALOT of voters angry by telling us" not to vote, becuase it' doesn't count", as quoted on wtvt fox 13. I'm tired of this guy playing the Race card, telling us " Not to vote" in a Primary, where we have a Tax issue on the Ballot, as well! It would be a NIGHTMARE, with him as a President. The slightest critism by the Press or public and where being "Racist"! Obama, give us a break, you want to be the President. That is a Position that takes alot of heat for anyone! You are proving you can not take any heat! You're angy becuase Hillary Clinton can take the heat. And, What your doing to America is very upseting.
Dr. Martin Luther King, a great Man, would be disapointed with you! On Content, Obama, is NOT the candidate that would bring the U.S. A. together but rather tear it apart!

With what I've read here and elsewhere, I sure feel sorry for the moderators. Who are they anyway? Journalism majors, being paid minimun wage, if paid at all? If you've ever tried to get help with your satalite dish server they could be from anywhere.

Did anyone take into consideration whether or not how many Clinton voters decided not to vote since she was the only front runner on the ballot?
So all the other reports are null and void…
Time to recalculate…if it's that importante

RE
MARY January 16, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I am a Causus Voter from Iowa and I am proud to have given Senator Obama the win. His candidacy had nothing to do with race, and if it did he would not have won in our Lilly White state.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

EXACTLY THE POINT, MARY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BULLS EYE!!!!

HE WOULD HAVE LOST IF HE DID. NOW HE IS USING IT NOW TO TAKE THE VOTES FROM THE LOYAL CLINTON SUPPORTERS. . DO YOU GET IT NOW!!!!

Dan in NJ:

I am many things – poor is not one of them

My vote is with Hillary

Obama DID bring up the race card – the only thing that surprised me was how long it took for it to be brought up – I was expecting it earlier, truthfully

As far as I am concerned, "no experience" Obama has aligned himself with OJ and Michael Jackson (who is no longer even black, as far as I can see – it cost him enough to make him/herself White, I bet), Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson

No WAY can he get out of it now

Not even with Oprah's help

…………Well, maybe if he hires OJ's former lawyers……..

NAH! EVEN THAT won't help him – the "Dream Team" is done – the glove no longer fits – sorry…………no acquittal – doesn't rhyme – sorry – for you……..

And I am the LEAST prejudiced person you could ever meet!

I HATE that the "race card" may win the election for the Republican idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!

Four more years of crazy is four more years than I would be able to take – we've already had eight years of it

But you just keep playing the race card

You might win the battle – but you'll lose the war

What a tragedy for our entire country – and the whole wide world!

obama reminds me of the smooth talking guys that are full of it. The type Mommas and Daddys tell their daughters to stay away from.

to down play the Dem. voters yesterday is OUTRAGOUS!!! They voted when they knew it was in princilpe….the American right to freedom to vote. they were free to vote their convinction. to downplay the importance of that away is something other countries do. …not America

Romney 337,847 39%
McCain 257,521 30%

Dems. didn't have to go vote, but proudly they did.

Hillary 328,151 55%
Uncommited Dem. 236,723 40%

uncommited is divided between obama and edwards. they were uncommited to MI when they removed their names but asked people to go vote. so divide the 40% any way you want …it does not equal 55%.

Orion – Big Fat Idiot Rove IS crooked

Grow up…..

He's the only one that actually has convincing evidence that proves his crookedness

Sorry….besides, he's a big fat idiot – probably a religious zealot pandering to the Evangelicals

Or else worse, a big fat idiot pandering to his even bigger (although I can't call that bloody jerk fat – I could call him a whole lot worse than fat) idiot boss – LOL

His even bigger idiot boss – who has dragged us into the mud, cost countless lives, spent untold dollars, made us look like idiots to the entire planet

(like most Republicans do so well)

You do that so well – make us look like idiots

I just wish you would stop speaking as if you speak for all of us

After all, your boss has like something like a 38% approval rating

Yet he continues to think he speaks for all of us – a man who is hiding (he does that extremely well – witness his record in Viet Nam) in the Middle East because he can't admit that his OWN PARTY is TERRIFIED that he might endorse one or the other of them – LOL – I wish his endorsement on the ex-NYC-mayor who firemen NYC heroes hate because he denied them a raise for three years all the while he posed for cameramen praising their bravery

'Course, same man who is promising big tax cuts – more "voodoo Republican economics" – we'll all die before the benefits finally manage to trickle down to us

A vote for the ex-Mayor is a vote for our "fearless" – LOLOLOLOLOLOL – current – LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL – "leader"

I find that EXTREMELY insulting!

Oh, PJ, Grow up

Hang on Hillary – you always had my vote anyway, and I actually do vote

I care so much that I invited ten of my best friends for a "ladies day out" on January 29 – Super Tuesday – my treat

And a Bush is no longer Governor of Florida – thank God! – so maybe the election won't be rigged like it was in 2000………

I promised them a "girls' day out" – whatever they want

As long as they vote

You always had my vote anyway

Hopefully, I can persuade maybe 7 others to vote for you

The other 3? Registered Republicans – poor sorry things

At least they can vote against the religious kooks and the former mayor who NYC firemen hate

He praised their heroism while denying them a raise in salary

Then again, what can you expect from a Republican?

I know Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have called a truce, and everything is hunky dory and everything, but the truth of the matter is Senator Obama never brought the subject of race up at all and Clinton only backed off of her attacks when Obama took the high road and rightfully stated that Clinton's civil rights committment wasn't an issue and that he wanted to get away from personal attacks and focus on the issues.

The Clinton campaign has been playing some very dirty politics recently, by playing up to stereotypes and having people like BET's Bob Johnson attempt to smear Mr. Obama while Hillary maintains plausible deniability. These attacks have not fooled many people, and African Americans are increasingly realizing that an attempt is being made to turn them against one of the most competent, intelligent, viable candidates to run for president of the United States in decades, who also happens to be African American.

That's what happened in Michican, and that's what will happen in Nevada and South Carolina.

Brooke, Philadelphia, PA- I know how you feel, they should of cut the mic for the leader of the apartheid state a lot earlier.

Fem4Hillary January 16, 2008 8:08 pm ET

If you insist on supporting a female based on gender alone I recommend you look at Condi Rice! Not the virtual incumbent with virtual experience!

Even with the close relationship with GWB it is very hard to ignore a GOP ticket that has Condi on it.

Back a real American Patriot!

Why do we have to focus on the black /white issue? Why do we have to focus on the sex of the candidates? I have even heard americans say we can't have a president with the last name "Obama". The united states of america makes up people that are black americans, hispanic americans, indian americans, african americans (which could be white), asian americans, etc. This country is a melting pot of people and if you want a conservative all white american which we have had in the past then you should move to Europe. When you vote look at the issues, there are websites that will assist you with picking a candidate based on how you line up with the issues. Watch the debates Jan 30 and Jan 31 if you are undecided. RACE and SEX should have nothing to do with your decision on who is the next president. Not lou dobbs, cnn, or bill oriely no one but you.

This suggests, if true, that the african-american community has rejected Clintonian insinuations against Obama and those of the Pro-Clinton leaders of the community. This fits well with Obama's grassroots strategy… people thinking for themselves and not blindly trusting their leaders.

Only time will tell if it is enough for him to win and if their decision was the right one.

well, stupidity is an equal opportunity affliction. dumb people come in all colors and shapes, black, white, men, women, homosexual, hetero sexual,

between the elephants and thee donkeys:

the elephants are definitely dumber on average. there are two categories of elephants: the real dumb / arrogant / cynical ones, and the greedy murderous liars who enlist the dumb / arrogant / cynical to do their bidding. they are pretty easy to spot. just read this blog for example.

there are generally one kind of donkeys: naive but definitely well-meaning, but not smart enough to envision a real alternative to the elephants… so they come across as spineless or hypocritical, and thereby very ineffectual and self defeating. right now, by going back to the bankrupt identity politics, they are about to blow this last opportunity (to save humanity from the war-mongering greedy neo-cons and the media as their mouth-piece). but they are truly lost. that's why we hear no substance in Obama's "vision": there is nothing there to speak of.

well, there are Kucinich and his kind, who are not donkeys but think they are, or think they can change donkeys into something else…

and there are elephants in donkey's suits…

and there are those who would do and say anything and everything to have a bigger piece of the pie….

educate yourselves, google democracy now and start from there, as my future depends on your intelligence….

Oh, yes! How many people that voted uncommitted in MI were really uncommitted? According to the political producer — probably none. Really, someone needs to get a grip!!!

CNN should quit trying to sway this election by biased reporting. Everday, CNN leads political news with sound bites and pictures of Obama before all of the other candidates mentioned. At the top of this blog, the link to Obama is before the link to Clinton. The last time I checked the alphabet, C comes before O. Quit trying to sway the election by playing favorites!

Has anyone thought of the Clinton supporters that did not bother to vote because they knew the others were not on the ballot. Why vote when there were no viable candidates to run against her — she was sure to be the winner. So, many Hillary supporters probably stayed home where it was warm.

She was the winner, and would have been anyway. She is the best candidate for the job.

Many people who love each other overcome marital infidelities — why should Hillary continue to be critized for making the choice to stay in her marriage. Look at the Clinton history. They have been best friends and supported each other for years.

I am tired of the race card too. Hillary Clinton has always stuck to the issues and voted for the good of all Americans — black, white, red — ALL AMERICANS. Go Hillary!

Anyone voting for Hillary has blinders on and their head in the sand.

She's a crook, a liar, a cheater, she hides things, she blames others constantly, she pouts, makes excuses, fakes her way into your mind with her false 'experience' mantra. Hillary is NO LEADER worthy of the Presidency of the USA. Being smart and a woman is NOT the reason to vote for her.

Wake up women! Hillary's not the answer for our country. She may be the answer to make you all FEEL-GOODY about a woman President. But make no mistake, it's obvious from all the blogs on every site that she'd continue the division of our country and put us on an even longer ride of the hate-train we've been riding on with Bush.

FREE OUR COUNTRY FROM THE CLINTON/BUSH STRANGLEHOLD!!!
ABC!

The race card is deliberately played by the media. This campaign was exciting on its own merits. Then the media had to start seperating voters for no reason. I also support pundit allegation that Clinton's are in on it and know exactly when to use it to their advantage. Also–This love affair that the African American voters are suppose to have with Bill Clinton is absurd.

First off, HRC put herself in a lose/lose position by bucking the party and staying on the ballot. Clearly another product of her desire to win no matter what. The reason it was a lose/lose was because if she won, she was supposed to win and if she doesn't win big it is a let down. My analogy is a football team like Michigan playing a 1AA team like Appalachian State. There was no way to win.

Now the next problem is all the misinformed Clinton supporters saying Obama brought up the race card. HRC is attempting to use race to garner support from poor white voters, which is where a great deal of her support is coming from. Note in the article above so many you consider anti-HRC and racist, the numbers show she is succeeding in winning over those voters.

I bet those who think as they do that a 55% voter count is a losing vote believe also that Oprah buys all the give-aways she gives on her show, like all those cars and stuff! Get real people of no ability to think, this is swing twisting at its best, just like the Republicans telling everyone they want to go against Clinton in the general election and you fools believe it, Republicans have always hated the Clinton's because the Republicans have tried every dirty trick in the book against them and lost and they are poopin their pants in fear of facing a Clinton machine again!

jessica of michigan says:
"… frankly im getting sick of CNN sinking to the depths of Fox News in their "reporting" if you can call it that…"

jessica, you're not alone. far from it.

most with functioning brain cells have moved on to independent blogs and sites, such as democracy now!. google it, and you'll find a wealth of real information. spread the word! democracy is only as effective as the mind of the participants!

CNN, get stuffed!

don't like Rove, Dee? You think he's crooked?

and I suppose James Carville and Paul Begala(sp?) never distort anything.

GIVE ME A BREAK.(as billybuba recently exclaimed)

I know one thing neither Obama or Edwards will ever have and that is ….. A WOMEN'S INTUITION or a SIXTH SENSE as it is most commonly known.

Let see……..If I needed an heart transplant, would I want an Experienced Doctor or Inexperienced Doctor to operate me? Obviously the experienced one.

Sorry, I need much more then "Inspiring speeches" as most of you have called them.
As for the Michigan vote, IF Obama would of won that election and Hillary and Edwards would of removed their names from the ballots…I wonder what the CNN headline would read?

Go Hillary..!!

Rove, who asked you. Your telling us what we already know . Hillary needs your opinion like she needs a fifth head.

Rove go home, Keep your mouth shut, put a sock in it.

You made a mess out of advise to Georgie boy, . Keep your stupid opinions and remarks in the bathroom so you can flush them down the toilet. , and jump in just for good measure. NAZIS NOT WANTED

Personally I don't care if voters are pink purple or green as long as they vote for Obama.

As for all thie anti-Clinton posts I'm seeing…I think just the opposite is true. Poor little Hillary gets the softball questions and they never…I repeat NEVER make her respect her time to answer a question…she never shuts up and dominates the entire debate.

Enough already…I don't want the Clintons again for Gods sake!!!!

CNN please stop with the race baiting… Let it go and go and report about the ISSUES!

WHO CARES WHAT ROVE THINKS, HE IS AS CROOKED AS THEY COME!

My gosh, CNN!!! How many times today are you going to re-post this story to the top spot on the Ticker?!? Your bias is SO transparent. This story is nearly 24 hours old… get some new news, and stop going after the Clinton campaign!!!

I hope the end for her will be soon.

I would like to know in the first place why African Americans can't be just Americans, or Mexican Americans can't be just Americans. That is what makes the race problem in this country. All citizens should be Americans and if African Americans want to be treated as equals then start calling themselves Americans and leave off the African. Most have never been in Africa. I think it is a shame that "African Americans" will vote for obama just because he is HALF AFRICAN AMERICAN no matter his lack of experience. I wouldn't want anyone to vote for Senator Clinton, JUST because she is a woman anymore then for obama JUST because he is HALF BLACK. We should be voting for the person that is most qualified for the job. So come on AMERICANS, let's join together and all be AMERICANS no matter what our roots are. I am French, American Indian and Dutch, does that make me a FRENCH AMERICAN, A DUTCH AMERICAN OR AN INDIAN AMERICAN.( We all have some other nationality in our backgrounds but don't need to add that in front of the word AMERICAN..) I am AMERICAN and will be voting for the most qualified candidate not based on race or gender. Also, they keep saying that obama never mentions race, everytime he mentions MLK he says that without MLK a black man would not be running for President. I do believe that that is mentioning race.

I am a republican…or actually an independent …but anyway…when have the exit polls ever got anything right.

Thankfully we have learned that we are smarter than the press and CNN journalist who thrust anti Clinton things our way on a day to day basis.

We see through your ignorance and we will elect the person we think is best without your Lou Dobbs style of ranting.

I have found cable access television to be a better indicator of the truth.

According to the polls?

Oh please, like the polls are reliable?

This is another example of the press gone wild.

as i was reading i read from david that in his statement obama has had more political background than hillery, its this kind of stupidity that disrupts the process, i hope that after he turns 12 that he would realize that hillery was here and in politics before obama was even born, either get your facts straight or if your inept as you must be, then keep it to yourself, as for hillery, she would not let a race card, or any other card get including bills issues, in her way trust me she is all about change and has worked for where she is today for 35 yrs, you may not want to here it, but she may be the best canidate running,
her background cannot be challenged as far as being there, maby some issues, and there may be a few things she would change ,but her focus on what she wants is clear,and i think she.ll probly get it and become the first lady president,you want change ? you dont think she can handle it? piss her off!! and stand back!!

I can't believe that most people are falling for Hillary's so called experience and her race baiting. She has an overblown ego as does her Husband. I do not want to see another Clinton in the White House, it will be the 90's all over again with partisan bickering. Let's get real change, with real ideas. I feel so sorry for you folks you have been sucked into the Clinton Machine. Where is your memory. your ethics. These people are as bad as George Bush and Dick Chaney. I am a Causus Voter from Iowa and I am proud to have given Senator Obama the win. His candidacy had nothing to do with race, and if it did he would not have won in our Lilly White state.

We Texans (women and men) need to support Senator Obama because he is the right 'person' for the job!

Obama '08

What's "pathetic" is coming close to calling Bill Clinton a black man. The truth of the matter is: who will the caucasian Americans look down upon if Obama won the presidential election? Wouldn't that be a change!!!!

Scary thought, ain't it?

Mindy: Since you can't understand why Hillary won in Michigan, let me explain it to you:

First of all, Hillary's was not the only name on the ballot. There were Kucinich with 21,708 votes, Dodd with 3853 votes, (even though he has withdrawn from the race), and Gravel with 2,363 votes. So, as you can see, there were 4 Democratics who chose to remain on the ballot. In doing so, they gave the voters of Michigan their rightful opportunity to vote. (I'm sorry Obama and Edwards removed their names from the ballot. Interesting though, that they left them on the ballot in Florida where the DNC has stripped the democratic delegates just as they did in Michigan.)

Secondly, the numbers in Michigan go like this:
Clinton 328,151
Uncommitted 236,728

Exit polls show that Obama got 172,811 uncommitted votes (with 73% African Americans voting for him) and Edwards got 63,917 uncommitted votes. So, here are the real percentages of the top 3 Democrats in the race:
Clinton with 328,151—55%
Obama with 172,811—29%
Edwards with 63, 917–11%

So actually Hillary finished 26% points ahead of Obama. That's way more than the percentage that Obama got in his Iowa victory over Edwards and Hillary (who were seperated by only 2/3 of a percentage point for second and third place).

And, thirdly, it appears that the lady is picking up steam and people are willing to brave freezing cold, ice, and snow to get out and vote for her.

Hope this clears up any confusion you may have about how Hillary won Michigan.

If a man started crying I don't think anyone would think he was weak. But I guess if they did it would be a stunning example of the double standard our country affords gender.
All people have emotion, is it so wrong to show it now and again?

To PJ and all you men–

who like to say that Hillary won NH because she showed emotion! Shut Up! That is so typical of the male attitude. If we cry, get mad, shed a tear, dress nice, or get mad or speak up for what we believe in–women get labeled. We are crybabies, too emotional, crazy, or a _____, and sometimes you say we even ask for the wrong that is done to women. No matter what we do we will never do it right in the eyes of a man! We are not robots. But do we care what you think? NO! But remember, you men wouldn't be here if it weren't for a WOMAN!

The Obama Campaign is not playing "The Race Card". It's the Clinton Camp that is trying to make it a racial thing. Not Hillary herself but the factions that run things in her campaign.

Susan in Texas:

I like you! You have common sense and intelligence! Yeah for Texas Women! Yeah for Hillary! We will get her elected.

Carol –

I am a black, 38 year old male who owns his own businesses. I have a comfortable portfolio that I'm building as a legacy in my family name. I come from a middle class suburban family. My wife and I are both college graduates, as were my parents. I worked hard to payoff my college loans and make a better life for myself.
I congratulate you on your hardwork and success.

The question that I am asking is, "What has HRC done for the African American community?"

Giving all the hate that's out there for Obama and Hillary..amongst Dems. I don't see any of them beating the Republicans. McCain and Romney (despite being a mormon) have a good chance.

The attacks on Obama are way too personal with comments from Johnson / drug use, Bill Clinton / fairytale, Rangel / stupid, Hillary / backward and it goes on and on. Obama's followers are somewhat fundamentalist…they are not going to vote for Hillary and will likely vote Independent or Republican. It has definitely gotten out of control. Hillary needs to get off her high horse and treat Edwards and Obama with respect. During the debates, she acted as if she's the nominee.

Unfortunately CNN is still pushing the RACE card. What CNN doesn't want to tell the viewers and readers is that in the general elections the percentage of voters according to race is does not favor their Obama.
Look at this
General election voters:

White 66%

Espanic 15%

Blacks 12%

Asians 6%

I believe the black community is racist if they couldn't vote for Hillary in Michigan when Whites voted for Obama in Iawa. Interesting, where will Obama win after S.C CNN thanks for working against the Demostratic party

Why does CNN keep measuring everything in African American. Why not Irsih America, German American, Asian America, Latin American, stop the shortminded divisive journalism. There are more important lines to compare the difference between Clinton and Obama than saying this amount of "Blacks" are voting this way and that To the journalist who wrote this article, stop seeing black and white and start seeing the multi colors blend as one. Lets see how the high income and low income are voting, lets see how the secret society members are voting.

The problem with this whole thread is that the negative political tactic plan has worked. By INJECTING race into the campaign true or not true it has caused a divide and focus on race. I've read a few of these comments and it boggles my mind how everyone wants to take sides instead of doing what you feel inside and better yet what's right. OBJECTIVITY people.
EVERYONE knows it's no surprise that once Obama received the backing of the culinar workers union in Nevada that a law suit popped up.
EVERYONE knows that injecting race into the campaign harms Obama as it polarizes white america against black america and in the end minority v.s majority? c'mon, who benfits from that?
YES it was Hillary who started it with the MLK statement.
EVERYONE knows that Bob Johnson was referring to Obamas drug use and then lied later to suit the Clintons. When you have Biliions of dollars it's kind of hard to disconnect him. Campaign money would probably leave with him.
YES Obama's campaign rode the race wave in the background until they realized it would hurt him in the long run.
HILLARY wasn't crying for America, she was crying because she feels she deserves to win and all of us after such hard work to see it crumbling in front of us would make you cry!
The fear factor is in play here, fear of a black president, woman president, another bush presidency, you name it.

To end this we should all take a step back and not look at the race factor here but at your own lives and think about what's important to you. I don't recall seeing different gas prices at the pump based on race. We are all feeling the pain of our misguided past choices. Yes Republicans too! So please just use your common sense and let go…… Before we all lose!

I ask again,
Can any HRC supporter name any legislation that HRC drafted that became law or was voted on by her fellow senators? Can you supply me with her voting record on key American issues that benefited you? Can you provide me with her reasons why she voted yes or no for these legislations, or her reasons for being not present for them?

Also, let me ask you Hil supporters who pretend to be for the ERA. If a MAN had started to cry because he wasn't "understood" what would you think of HIM? You would think he was weak. So, if Hil wants to be treated like everyone else she needs to at least pretend to be strong. It was just a shameless attempt to pull on your sympathy and it seems to have worked "all of the people were fooled some of the time" – Abe Lincoln (by the way our Greatest President).

Obama is the greatest hope for our future. Visit BarackObama.com to find out the many reasons you should vote for him!

My prayer is that we get what/who we need, not what/who we deserve!

Good observation, JUST WONDERING.

A CEO is not a COO. They are different for a reason. If the CEO did a COO's job any company would be lost and confused as to what to do next and HOW. She should know this from those 35 years of experience!!!

The best match up for this country would be Obama for the Dem. and McCain for the Rep. Both of these two I think would be able to pull from the opposite party and that is what this country needs to be united again.

Actually, Clinton has over 100 more delegates in the race than Obama.

This is due to very powerfull connections.

And while Obama is now getting 'endorsements' (like Clinton before) they dont mean a heck of a lot in terms of political pull.

Obama and Clinton are so close with the voters that i doubt Obama can catch up in the delegate count but we shall see. They made a HUGE mistake in leaving their names off the ballot . Clinton can take all the michigan delegates to the National Convention. The undecided will go to Obama as Edwards will no doubt push all his delegates to Obama in exhcange for a vice president bid.

I want to mention one thing about the Clintons.

Every single person who gets into power creates enemies. Especially if they try to enact change that rival politicians dont want. The Clintons were in the whitehouse for 8 years. Over 8 years you will rack up a pile of enemies, and supporters too.

Just like Reagan created his pile of enemies, and of course the Bush family has. This process goes on and on , with EVERY president.

Obama is the 'new guy' who has no enemies……………….YET.

What Clinton is trying to do is go back to the white house where nobody in recent history has done before. The good news is the obvious experience , but the bad news is the ENEMIES they made from running the country .

This is my bet why the media beats here down, thru powerfull connections .

If she does get elected, she and Bill will bridge the gap. Just like any president who gets elected this time. Republican or Democrat. We HAVE to work in a bi partisan way for the sake of the country.

Hillary winning is the only chance us Republicans got. Obama is too unifying. People dissatisfied with the Republican party would vote for Obama, but never Hillary. Go Mitt!!

IF OBAMA SOMEHOW WINS THE NOMINATION, WHICH IS VERY UNLIKELY, WE WILL HAVE A REPUBLICAN IN OFFICE. THERE IS NO WAY HE CAN WIN!!!!

The only people Hillary beat were Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel (who? exactly.) Obama and Edwards were not on the ballot. Uncommitted does not mean they would have voted for Obama or Edwards. That's all speculation. Plus, voter turnout was dismal for the Democrats because people's candidates weren't on the ballot.

My guess is that if Hillary wins the nomination outright, they'll give her the delegates. If Obama wins outright, the delegates won't be counted. Anything else would be pretty scummy.

I WAS WONDERING HOW LONG YOU WERE GOING TO KEEP THIS "STORY" UP AS THE HEADLINER?
YOU SEEM TO KEEP NEGATIVE STORYS ABOUT HILLARY AS THE HEAD LINE STORY LONGER THAN OTHERS.
MAYBE I JUST NOTICE THEM BECAUSE I SUPPORT HILLARY.

The Michigan polls for the Democrats scored 55% for Hillary Clinton and 40% were "Uncommitted." How many of the 40% were African-Americans? Assuming the 40% were all blacks or granting 73% of 40% were blacks, Hillary still emerged as the winner! 55 is simply greater than 40. Downplaying her Michigan victory is utterly nonsense and unfair!

This entire blog ramble is exactly why the REPUBLICANS will win the Presidential Election. NO REAL WORLD ISSUES DISCUSSED!

I am truly at a loss to understand why the reported "color/gender/religion diversified and accepting DEMOCRATIC party is so tied up in knots about RACE, GENDER, and RELIGION.

First step toward correction: Start calling Obama an American – period! Do away with the poltically-incorrect term "African-American". If Obama really was born in Africa, immigrated (legally) to the U.S., and became a U.S. citizen, HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT…..Duh

GOV. Arnold S. IS TRULY AN AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN. Get the idea DEMS…

Clinton, Obama, and Edwards are effectively alienating the cross-over, undecided, and/or Independant voter with all this squabbling BS.

Finally, Edwards claim to pull all troops from Iraq within a year is such last gasping for air, its sad. HERE IS FACT YOU DEM AMERICANS – Since 1945 post WWII (U.S. occupied Germany), the U.S. has maintained (for U.S. interests), a military strike force in Germany, Korea, Cuba, Japan, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and Iraq — JUST TO NAME FEW COUNTRIES.

Try these issues for once; Domestic Issues like the U.S. Economy, Unemployment, ILLEGAL immigration, transportation infrastructure, education, homeland security, social services – OR – Global issues like U.S, Foreign policy, international relations, economic trade, and the environment.

CLINTON, OBAMA, and EDWARDS have NO REAL PLAN FOR THESE REAL ISSUES. That should make the voters cry instead of Hillary.

Good Luck in the process..

When the media continues to divide the votes by color were never going to get past this RACE thing. Are the ballots somehow color coded? What percent of the white vote did Hillary receive, Chinese-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Arab-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Italian-Americans, Japaniese-Americans, Hmong-Americans, Vietnamise-Americans, Irish-Americans, Dutch-Americans, German-Americans, French-Americans, English-Americans, Canadian-Americans, And lets not forget the only true Americans the Indians? I'm sure I missed some country. I say take the hypen out and we're all AMERICANS.

Hey YesWeCan. MaybeYouShouldn't. But if you are intent on slapping people, perhaps you should start with yourself.

Your baseless bias against Baby Boomers is not productive.

By the way, BOTH Hillary Clinton AND Barack Obama are Baby Boomers.

I really don't understand how you can say Hillary won. If you are the only name on the ballot that does not count as a win – it counts as a by defaulty win. The fact that 40% of the voters chose not to vote for her says something. Think about it – they came out to vote specifically for undecided and it meant nothing other than making a statement that their voices should count.

Do I believe the media picks on Hillary more than the others – yeah. But I also believe with her actions and personality she brings it on herself. I don't like watching a candidate morph into a completely different person after each poll, win, or loss. Pick a message that YOU believe in and stick with it. I believe she is an extremely intelligent woman but I can't trust her. She has the warmth of a snake. I also have issues with the dirty campaign that she runs and her overstating her experience. (Actually, Obama has held public office for 11 years compared to Hillary's 6). I think she is willing to do anything to win this election and it is not about the people – it is about her and her ego.

I really like Edwards, but know that his chances are small. I like Obama too and am quite upset by the accusations of the "race card" being played. He didn't start it and for the most part ignored the Clintons' tacky comments. When it became overplayed in the media is when he addressed the issues. He should not have to apologize

The thing that I find most appalling on these message boards I have been reading have been the attacks and lies about Obama's Muslim heritage/religion/etc. I encourage everyone to go to factcheck.org to read about all the statements made during debates and on message boards to see what is real and what is a lie – for every candidate. It scares me that there are people in this country who think every person who is either Muslim or has Muslim connections is a terrorist. It is a sad statement on our country that we have not risen above those thoughts.

Finally, I am a white, 35 year old female. I would love a woman in the White House, but I will not vote for someone solely because she is female. I will not vote for anyone solely on race. My vote will go to the person I feel can heal this country, get congress to act in a more bipartisan manner and who will work towards limiting the power of lobbyists. I hope American's can see beyond the hype and vote for someone they truly feel can lead this country and repair our reputation internationally.

I I wouldn't vote for Hillary..no way …no how. Why? Has nothing to do with her gender. Or her race. Has to do with she is part of the big washington machine that has chugged out all the corruption, silently and quietly taken away our rights. First she is "Mrs Experience", that didn't work, now she is "Mrs CHANGE". She whines when the big boys pick on her. Billy whines when people seem to tired of her whining. And then she will have her "rich black friends" stand up and beat up Obama, b/c it ain't her doing it. She is absolutely pathetic! She is bought and paid for by drug companies and lobbyists, so you hill fans can't blame CNN for that. If she gets into office, she will forget about you people quicker than you can "viagra"! She knows who owns her, and it's not the "little people".
She is more of the same, and she has shown nothing to me that SHE has to do wtih CHANGE!
And wait…And now she is a psychic? Or like GW… she is the "doomsday seer"…she infers…the Terrorists are gonna hit on the first day of the new presidency! What a crock of FEAR MONGORING! She is GW in earrings and eye liner!
No way, no how, would I vote for her and I'm a female democrat!

Ummm…..I am an African American/Hispanic Baby Boomer. I will NEVER vote for Hillary Clinton under ANY circumstances…..and I support Barack Obama. NO..it's NOT because she is a woman…and NO…it's NOT because he is black. I will not vote for Hillary becuase I remember Bill Clinton's administration and I remember the bickering, finger-pointing, name-calling, backstabbing and scandal that went on when the Clintons were in office (and I think Bill was one of the best presidents we've ever had!). I do NOT equate Hillary's stint as first lady as first had presidential experience. I consider her claim to such "experience" a whole lot of "KOOL AID" for the ignorant. I do NOT want to relive the nonsense the Clinton's will bring with them. Hillary is an EXTREMELY divisive person. Republicans will NOT vote for her…and most Democrats won't vote for her either, leaving a crack in the armor for a Repub candidate to win the presidency again. THIS COUNTRY CAN'T AFFORD THAT…..AND HILLARY SUPPORTERS WOULD RATHER STICK THIER HEAD IN THE SAND THAN ACKNOWLEDGE THIS FACT!!

And for all you Hillary supporters that want to attack me now, that's ok….I have not said anything derogatory about Hillary. I've stated my opinion and I'm sure you will all try to twist it into something it's not….typical of most Hillary supporters.

wait a minute, time out. Let's pretend Hillary is Black and Obama is White. would you all feel the same way. or would you just vote for Obama? You all still tripping on the black, white, and woman issue. what about the real issues, like immigration, the economy, jobs, war, global warming, etc. This is not about control, this is about making America a better place and we need the best person for this job. so far Obama has proven he is the one. Hillary is good, but she cannot lead this country the way it should be. She has proven to be weak and has to lay on her husband shoulders to help her. do we need this kind of leader. what will happen if our country is threaten. Can hillary call the shots. I don't think so. I know she has all intentions and want to do alot but we don't think so. it is not because she is a female, it is simple, she has proven she is plain weak. Let's go out and vote, vote the right candidate, who is OBAMA

Why was Hillary's name still on the ballot, anyway?

The question not answered ,actually ignored, was how many African-American women voted for Clinton, how many for Obama. Women will make the difference in this election, though the men in suits at CNN and other news-spinners will never want that information to go out too soon. They hope that Obama wins, because there is no way he can win the national election. Once the Republicans pull out their sneaky, underhanded, mean-spirited lies, Obama will not be able to take it. The "race" card will not win the national election, just turn white Democrats away from the polls. The best way to have another four years of ineffectual, dangerous, terrorist-tempting presidency is if another Republican wins. That's what CNN wants.

Regarding education – what exactly are they teaching in journalism these days?

And why do some of the media like to bring on their "political advisors" who happen to be people who authored books with negative slants on her to comment on some aspect of Hillary's campaign?

One quality necessary to be president I believe is to have the courage and strength to "keep on – keeping on" in the middle of difficult times and she has certainly proven herself over and over in this regard.

Was really good to see both her and Obama take the high road – let's not keep trying to get them to detour.

It is a sad day when Fox News, Pat Buchanan, and Bill O'Rielly come off as the voices of reason in this election. They, by far, compared to others, have been more objective and fair in covering the Democrats. Oh and Dan Abrams too.

NAFTA is the only reason this country is in the shape it is in. Bill Clinton signed NAFTA into law.

We are now bleeding jobs.

Edwards will get rid of NAFTA.

He does not take special interest money. Hillary takes every dime she can get her hands on.

Hillary and Bill Clinton have sold the working man in this country out.

Edwards/Obama in 08

Dennis J.Polak,

Last night he talked in detail how much money is lost because we stop taking money out after a certain income amount (can't remember the exact $ amount right now and don't want to guess). He said that even Warren Buffet talks about how it is unfair to rest of the people when we pays less tax % than his secretary.

Elisabeth from VT — What? A voice of reason? What a breath of fresh air. Please continue to post your thoughts!

Black people voting for a first black president is not shocking or not troubling in any way. Why not 100% for Obama? Make less by a fraction since I'm for Hillary by the way. They will back any of the Democratic nominee at the end. CNN is lost….shoes in your mouth….

Most people with an inkling of common sense will not vote for Hillary Clinton. This is the leader of the free world to be represented by a scheming political goose-stepper like Clinton. No one even understands the current taxes and healthcare that she will run up. Its sad to see how attached the Clintons are to bad politicians like Jesse Jackson or shady business men like Bob Johnson of BET. Obama never went to seek the help of black leaders. He stood on his own 2 feet. If anything bad happens, Bill gets called in the sweep up the mess. She is no leader, but a walking, talking blow up doll that Bill Clinton pushes around.

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Dennis J.Polak,

Obama gave that very idea last night during the debate. He has been giving that idea since before Iowa, I saw him on CSPAN talking about that very thing.

Did you hear that news Dennis?

CNN is a business, as are all the other media outlets, including other networks and newspapers and the like.

What will sell the most, what will spur more readership — Clinton running away with the nomination, or a close race between Clinton and Obama? Now everybody can be part of this grand historic moment. When Clinton was squarely in the lead, that was interesting enough, but nothing has stirred people's emotions more than the Clinton/Obama conflict.

I have to admit, I'm right here in the middle of it too. I spend a lot of time reading the newspapers and the network blogs to gauge people's sentiments. But is this where we should be getting information on the candidates? By all means, NO. These news outlets thrive on sensationalism, not on realism. If fair and balanced reporting was done, we'd basically be given a fact sheet on each candidate per their stand on the issues and their backgrounds, and be allowed to choose for ourselves. That's actually what I'd like to see. I'd like to see a list of what Clinton and Obama has voted for and against, and what legislation each has put forward. What a novel idea!

I have advocated before that everybody do some real research before voting, including reading more than just what is posted on the blogs. Listen to the whole debates, look up the candidates' voting records, etc. Education is the key!

And they say it's not about race…? Who are people kidding? The Democrats are falling into the trap the Republicans hope they would – a divisive split over superficial qualities… I thought the Presidency was important enough that people would select the BEST qualified person… I see it's about race… so much for civil rights and affirmative action that the Clintons have staunchly defended their entire lives is biting them from the behind from the very people who have benefitted from the Clinton's life long work. The Democrats are sad… they will lose the final election to McCain if they keep going in this direction. Obama is not presidential.

I am a young (30ish), white, educated female, living in IOWA, that like MANY other Americans had become disgusted and disappointed with our government and leadership. I decided to take interest in this election because the future of my children is at stake, and I feel that as an American, it is my responsibility to help decide the next POTUS. THANK GOD I LIVE IN IOWA!!!!!!! During the last 4 months, all of the candidates had been in and out of our state, holding rallies and round tables discussions. Not having been involved in politics, I was not sure of whom I was going to be caucusing for, so I decided to EDUCATE MYSELF about each candidate. I knew that Hillary was the wife of former President Clinton and that she was a Senator, but that was all I knew about her. I knew that John Edwards had a southern accent because I had heard him on a commercial and that was all I knew about him. I knew nothing about Barack Obama. I went to each of their web sites and found out what their platforms were and what they intended to do as President. I found that many of their ideas were VERY SIMILAR. I also looked at how they had voted on things in the past, and if they had changed their views. I DID MY HOMEWORK. And guess what? I was still undecided because they all seemed to still be good choices(especially compared to GWB). Then I decided to go to rallies for each of the candidates. Hillary and John both did great jobs presenting their ideas. However, Barack Obama INSPIRED me! His vision is not that HE will make this country better, but that WE can make this country better!! He understands that many of us normal AMericans feel that the Feds don't hear what we have to say and that quite frankly, they just don't care, and he wants to CHANGE this. All of the Dems. know what the issues are and they all have similar ways to fix them, but Barrack Obama has bigger visions for this country. He wants to bring people TOGETHER, to work TOGETHER, and CREATE CHANGE TOGETHER. After listening to all of them speak, and researching them ON MY OWN, I came to the conclusion that Sen, Obama would be the best candidate and I caucused for him as did many other people. Iowa had the largest turnout of voters EVER in a caucus, and many of them were new voters. MOST of them caucused for Obama. He also won most of the women votes. And don't forget that this state is 95% white. The people of Iowa did not have all of this "racial" and "gender" nonsense aggravated by the media. We joined together and voted for the person that we thought would be the best for our country. Please people, use Iowa as an example, and vote for who YOU think is the best candidate, not who the media tells you, or not based on gender or race or any other silliness. The future of our children is counting on you!!! THANK GOD I"M FROM IOWA!!!

Leniere,

Thanks!

So it looks like CNN decided NOT to post my earlier comment, sent at 12:04 pm ET. Shall I dare try again? In essence, I said that Barack is not black – he is mixed. How is it that we never hear of his whiteness, only his blackness? I also said that Hillary is polished, smart, experienced and can take on all of the men and that race should not be the issue, although CNN continues to make Obama look like God! I also said that Blacks are suddenly very important, when in most cases other than now they are not even mentioned, and I also wondered whether a lot of this has to do with the fact that Hillary is a woman? And yes, I also said – or tried to before my comment was deleted – that I am a BLACK woman – not mixed, straight BLACK! Hope to see it posted this time around!

Did Clinton realy win NH? Obama got 37%, Clinton 39% but they both got 9 delegates. Add in the superdelegates and Obama has 12, Clinton 11 pledged.

No delegates = nobody won MI.

Iowa was the same story.

Total delegates…Obama is ahead

Republican party is just as messed up.

By the way … does the Republican and Democratic party really think they can ignore Florida's vote? No one buy Rudy has campaigned here. Last I checked FL was a swing state with lots of delegates. And the candidates are boycotting FL? How screwed up is that?

Just wondering why no one mentioned that

Hillary supporters just continue to avoid a FACT! She can not win in a general election for President. She and her husband are so greatly hated for MANY reasons by a lot of people in the DNC, definitely the entire GOP and a very large percentage of independents.

This is for "Yes You Can". I am a baby boomer and I will tell you this. I am not collecting SSI benefits, never have in my entire life, and I am employed in a career where I see many Generation X'ers that ARE on SSI benefits. It is apparent that the Generation X'ers have learned how to work the system to their advantage…..so called back injuries in order to obtain legal prescription drugs from uncaring doctors among the more popular so called ailments. So, before you make general statements about Baby Boomers….get your facts straight. We are not out there collecting SSI benefits or Social Security and as a matter of fact those will probably be all gone by the time we are able to collect because of all the immigrants in this country that are collecting what I've worked all my life for!!! I've seen this as well. We need someone like Hillary…..someone with experience. We do not need someone like Obama that only cares about how he looks rather than the issues.

These stupid articles are like screaming "Fire!" in a crowded theater and I am appalled that CNN is using such tactics.

Forget about how blacks did or may have voted or what the exit polls said. Look at the national general election polls. If you're trying to get more specific about the primaries, look at the available primary election-related polls for those specific states.

This story is the type of puffery nonsense I expect from FOX "News" (or Huffington Post, of late).

And to the "neo-liberal" who said "I'll vote Republican before I'll vote for Hillary": That's because you're a Republican. I know it sucks, but the sooner you admit you have a problem, the better off you'll be.

I don't care who is in the race my vote will be for OBAMA. anything is better than BUSH.

I do hope that whoever wins they wake up to the reality of what our nation is currently suffering from; self centeredness. You can see it in Obamas and Clintons bickering. they are worse than my two kids. Daddy, Hillary splilled my milk; Daddy, Barack pushed my toy.

I wish that they would look at the issues; like tax reform.

Another thing to consider is the world political makeup. While there are several female political leaders in the world, it is still a male dominated world we live in. The U.S.A. is starting to get really involved in Africa right now.

I personaly do not care which one of these candidates wins; either one will send a strong message to the world that the United States really is set for change. Our current status in world politics is pretty low. Where once we were revered now we are hated in many areas of the world. I want to see that change.

Im so happy that Hillary is leading the polls… Obama is a fine man and a Great speaker, ….. . besides Me and many others miss those 90's it was the first time me and my husband were ever able to put money in stocks… we have Been closing CD's and retirement funds just to keep our homes and credit cards… I'm sick of this … Im running out of monies to get us above water… im just grateful we had it to help us many dont and thats a shame… GO HIiLLARY GO

Keep the commentary healty everyone.

Hillary uses a man to validate her entire presidential run! She has not more experience than Biden, Dodd, and especially Richardson. She could not understand change if she took an entire year to learn it because her steadfast approach is deny, deny, deny and stick to your cheating bum husband! I would prefer a woman who has done more for herself than marry a man who won the presidential election. I want a woman who stood on her own and was elected senator long before she became first lady.

Does the democratic party want a society of personal achievers were the sky is the limit on what an individual can accomplish on his own through planning and hard work or do they really crave "as advertised" a complete conversion to Socialism!!!! Heil Hitler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This constant bickering is senseless. I agree with the commentor "YesWeCan". I too am tired of hypocrite boomers and their constant playing of cards. I'm not voting for Clinton unless she is the only choice over a Republican. She is as any old politician, being a woman makes no difference to that. As for Obama being not shiny enough when asked questions, the man honestly tries to answer the question instead of giving us a soundbyte comment. I want information from these people, not smiles. The boomer media has been flaming these cards at everyone. I agree with Clinton that he has not been vetted well by the media, but when you are a young politician that works in your favor as your record is not long. Clinton is a veteran politician and there is of course a lot more to go over. She can either stand on what she had done or not. No sense and saying you are better than another, you should just say I can do it and let us decide. That is the point of voting isn't it, that we get to decide?

I'm content with any of the 3 Dem's being in the White House.
First choice would be Hillary, but if she doesnt get the nomination,
of course I'd vote for Obama or Edwards.
I dont understand the ones who say they will vote for one but not the other.
That kind of thinking will ensure 4 to 8 more years of the Republicans.
16 years of Clintons will be much better than 12 years of Bushes!
HILLARY 2008! OBAMA 2016!

They all say the same thing…change…let's get out of Iraq…health care..my way is better than their way …blah blah blah. Now we are forced to watch more slander, more racism, and more childish games. When is this country REALLY going to start doing something about all this so-called "change" that we want? We know that no matter who is elected, they really won't "change" things that much. When are the PEOPLE, YOU, going to be done with the B.S. and start making that "change" happen? "For the people, by the people" doesn't happen without the people.

Good luck America and her people. May truth finally prevail!

I must be missing something. If Hillary wins the big states she is supposed to-New York and California in particular, even with numerous second place finishes she will easily gain enough delegates for the nomination. All the new focus on little states such as Iowa may be interesting but won't measureably influence the nomination.

Obama becoming the next president will further split and create more double standards as he attends but a high racist, separate church.. Why doesn't this get heard?

Double standards and what Obama will do? New Jersey man is fined for saying the "N" word? Yes bad, but WILL ALL THE RAPPERS NOW BE FINED?

Nope….
Here's to our new president (obama)…

I can't believe people can't see how much the republicans want Obama to win. They know he is less electable than Hillary. That is why Karl Rove offered gratuitously advice to Obama on how to beat Hillary. I believe it is the reason of the "made-up" polls and twisted numbers all against the favor of Hillary Clinton. If the republicans believed Hillary was trully unelectable they would shut up about her.

The republicans count on that invisible current in this country, made up of those who profess diversity, fairness, gender and orientation equality, only for the public eye.

Obama would lose to any republican.

but this is about race. i live in the mid-west and I overhear white guys at the gym feel safe, (i am white), and say that they will vote republican before they vote for Obama. We need a canidate that can keep the democratic party together and keep a republican out of office. Hillary is our only choice.

Ah! here we go again! People– the media is horrible in math and interpretations. Think! If Barack or John Edwards name was on the ballot– more than half the epople who voted for Hillary in Michigan (no delegates) would have voted for Barack or John– The ones who did not vote are not all African Americans– or does it matter.
As a democrat I will vote for any of these. They are all good people. Barack is good and he is also the Best. So lets hope we forget this non-sense of Women President, African American President, Good old White President and THINK:

THE MOST ABLE AND SINCERE PRESIDENT.

We need to quit dividing people by color– I feel like we are in a zoo and herded according to our appearances—

Forget the percentages. The fact is that Hillary (vote total: 328,151) received more votes than McCain (vote total: 257,521) and almost as many as Romeny (vote total: 337,847) DESPITE not spending any time or money in Michigan.

i can't believe some are trying to spin a NON ELECTION.

HEEELLLLOOOOO FOLKS. None of this means squat. This election didn't count. People didn't show up to vote. Some showed up and voted for Republicans as activists asked. Some voted for Kucinich because he was one of the only others on the ballot.

LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF VOTERS.

Trying to spin a non election is hysterical.

John Edwards, not symbolic, REALY CHANGE for REAL ISSUES!

Obama – not only is the church he attends is racist, and double standards are very high with him, but most DISTURBING is look on yahoo front page where New Jersey white man gets fined fo saying the "N" word?

So I guess free speech is done and RAPPERS will ALL BE FINED?

Oprah lost all credibility to me and i will never watch her show again!

Hillary is the poster child of the gender card. We saw her whining about how the big bad men were picking on her so she could cry and appeal to middle aged women after she wiped that goofy (honestly!) grin off her face and teared up. Senator Obama himself never uses the race card but racists and bigots and conservative cronies call him a racist, Muslim (wrongly I might add–read the Audacity of Hope before you open your mouths) and unpatriotic. And I heard this garbage in Iowa yet he still won! And yet he has outdone expectations.

Thank God that people of all races, creeds, and religions are fed up with the cynical, ever-watchful presence of the Big Brother formally known as the Bush administration. We need a government that we can trust who will change us for the better. I am tired of the cowards and the neocons who betrayed their own philosophy to create the FEMA monster and a trillion dollar war over a country that we gave WMD to but then destroyed that potential and then mysteriously forgot about it.

From what I can see, the republicans are laughing out load in their mind. Balcks appear to be polarized and Abama will not beat whoever they field in the general election come next year.
Personally I prefer the republicans but that is neither here nor there. As a black person I think this race is creating a division between black and white. Not to say that Abama is not capable of becoming the president, I just think it not the right time for him. Running against Clinton is not a good idea. We know Clinton history with black people and we must agree, it is good.

First – I find this entire process of electing a president or anyone for that matter incredibly frustrating. Candidates – on both sides – will say whatever they need to get elected. New outlets will say whatever they need to say to make sure they have viewers. After each election there is this pseudo self reflection phase during which newsies briefly consider the impact their coverage have on the campaign.

Second – there is simply too much coverage on hypothesis: "this is what we think will happen" etc.

Third – the spin is so obvious now. News outlets should be mindful that consumers now have numerous resources from which we can pull our information. Several news outlets showed tiny snippets of speeches while simultaneously reporting on the negative characterizations from those who are against Clinton. I think more than being anti Hillary, it seems that CNN and others want a juicy story. Showing the entire clip and telling the story objectively would have killed the speculation that after all these years we've just now learned that the Clintons hate black people. Hillary and her husband would have to be stupid to have made statements in the way that has been suggested by some. For better or worse, one thing folks can't accuse them of is being stupid. If this mis-characterization was an effort to swing my black vote to Obama – then note that it didn't work and is downright insulting to my intelligence.

Fourth – Barrack Obama is a sexy candidate. Not in terms of looks, but in terms of what he represents. Let's be very clear, the last black candidate for president didn't leave very large shoes to fill. Barrack Obama is a fantastic speaker. The fact that he is black and can articulate a thought is striking enough for some. It's not enough for me. He is a brown care bear with rainbows leaping from his chest. I need more. Something to chew on. I never get that from him. He's gotta come harder than this "change" garbage.

Safe, Healthy America '08.

But this is about race for a lot of people. I hate to say this but being a white male i hear a lot of 'other' white guys (i live in the mid-west) who say they would not vote for Obama…because of that and laugh it off. I would rather support a canidate that will be elected on merit. Hillary is the only choice we really have to hold the democratic party together and keep a republican out!

Please tell us how CNN knows how any one African-American voted or didn't vote yesterday. The Democratic debate last night sent a resounding message to the tabloid media, CNN included, that there will be no race or gender baiting in this campaign. So today CNN dares tell the nation how African-Americans voted? Why exactly is CNN so afraid of Hillary becoming president?

I am completely disgusted, do I have to watch FOX now to get "fair and balanced" news?

HILLARY's REAL MLK PROBLEM

At first I took it as another, yawn, white rip-off of black culture and creativity: the Rolling Stones appropriating the Bo Diddley beat, Bo Derek sporting corn rows, and now Hillary giving Lyndon Baines Johnson credit for the voting rights act of 1965. If you had to give this honor to a white guy, LBJ was an odd choice, since he'd spent the 1964 Democratic convention scheming to prevent the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party from taking any Dixiecrat seats. By Clinton's standards, maybe Richard Nixon should be credited with the legalization of abortion in 1972.

But Clinton's LBJ remark reveals something more worrisome than racial tone-deafness – a theory of social change that's as elitist as it is inaccurate. Black civil rights weren't won by suited men (or women) sitting at desks. They were won by a mass movement of millions who marched, sat in at lunch counters, endured jailings, and took bullets and beatings for the right to vote and move freely about. Some were students and pastors; many were dirt-poor farmers and urban workers. No one has ever attempted to list all their names.

There's a problem too, of course, with the conventional abbreviation of the Civil Rights Movement into two names – Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. What about Fannie Lou Hamer, who led the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party's delegation to the 19464 convention? What about Ella Baker, Fred Hampton, Stokely Carmichael and hundreds of other leaders? The Great Person theory of history may simplify textbook-writing, but leaves us with no clue as to how change actually happens.

Women's rights, for example, weren't brokered by Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem over tea. As Steinem would be the first to acknowledge, the feminist movement of the 70s took root around kitchen tables and coffee tables, ignited by hundreds of thousands of now-anonymous women who were sick of being called "honey" at work and excluded from "men's" jobs. Media stars like Friedan and Steinem did a brilliant job of proselytizing, but it took an army of unsung heroines to stage the protests, organize the conferences, hand out the fliers, and spread the word to their neighbors and co-workers.

"Change" is this year's Democratic battle cry, but if you don't know how it happens, you're not likely to make it happen yourself. A case in point is Clinton's 1993 "health reform" plan. She didn't do any "listening tour" for that, no televised town meetings with heart-rending grassroots testimonies. Instead, she gathered up a cadre of wonks for months of closed-door meetings, some so secretive that the participants themselves were barred from bringing in pencils or pens. According to David Corn of The Nation, when Clinton was told that 70 percent of Americans polled favored a single-payer system at the time, she responded sarcastically with, "Now tell me something interesting."

She could have gone about things differently, in a way that wouldn't have left 47 million Americans uninsured today. She could have started by realizing that no real change would come about without a mobilization of the ordinary people who wanted it. Instead of sequestering herself with economists and business consultants, she might have met with representatives of nurses' organizations, doctors' groups, health workers' unions, and patient advocates. Then she could have gone to the public and said: I'm working for a major change in the way we do things and it's going to run into heavy resistance, so I'll need your support in every possible way.

But she did it her way, and ended up with a 1300 page plan that no one, on either side of the aisle, liked or could even comprehend – proving that historical change isn't made by the smartest girl in the room, even if she shares a bed with the president. Similarly, she ignored the anti-war movement of this decade and alienated untold numbers of Democratic voters, feminists included.

I'd like to think that Obama, with his community organizing experience and insistence on firing people up, gets it a little better. But whoever is elected president this year, there won't be any real change in a progressive direction without a mass social movement to bring it about – either by holding the president accountable or by holding his or her feet to the fire. And a mass social movement doesn't begin at the top. It begins right now, with you.

My opinion is that there is not a slight comparison to MLK by Obama; MLK united his people and gave them freedom to hear their voices in America. Obama tactics, in my opinion, are to divide and conquer. He might be ready in eight years, experience is a great teacher.

Okay…now I am really upset with the misleading information that has been written and posted by CNN! Now the headlines read that Michigan could be troubling for Clinton because as CNN states "…73% of blacks voted for Clinton while only 22% would have voted for CLinton." Get the facts STRAIGHT!!! I watched it all last night and a correspondent said while Clinton received 53% (approximately )or more of the vote in Michigan about 45% were uncommitted. Of that 45% (approximately) of uncommited voters is where the 73% and 22% come in!!! CNN…you make it sound like Hillary would have lost BIG TIME. When in fact, she still would have taken that state even with Obama on the ballot because she still receive 53% of the votes from registered democrats! As an educator in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I am offended by the fact that CNN, a highly televised and credited political tracker, provides readers with misinformation. Are you trying to sabotage Clinton to the uneducated, hard-working Americans that may not be able to understand your rhetoric??? Shame on all of you! As for where I stand…Hillary as President, Obama as Vice-President. Anything else…our country is in REAL trouble!

Dave – I am a white, 57 year old woman who started working to feed my parents family of 6 kids when I was 15 years old. I have never stopped giving money and helping to support everyone. I paid for my own braces, post graduate education, raised a child by myself that graduated from USC, and take care of my mother 24/7. Oh yeah, I'm the top Sales Person in my National Company. I am fat, wrinkled, tired and have 2 missing molars that I haven't had time to get fixed. No body was there to do for me, I had to get off my butt and do it for myself. Stop asking what will somebody do for me, ask what can I do for myself.

Clihton left her name on Michigan's ballot.Obama and Edwards did not. They chose to attempt to win Michigan without showing any concern that the primary
in Michigan is very important the voters in Michigan.

So I guess African Americans would vote overwhelmingly for an African American male? Wonder what would happen if it was an African-American female? What is the point of this spin, especially since the value of polls can be highly suspect? By the way, don't African Americans represent something like 13% of the US population and Hispanics about 14%.

Ray 4 Hillary! January 16, 2008 1:37 pm ET

STOP!!! Its kinda sad that Obama supporters did not show up more to STOP Hillary then Right? And who is to say more Hillary supporters did not sure up themselfs. SPIN SPIN ALL YOU WANT. Hillary was the true winner last night!!

Ummm no? The primary meant absolutely nothing, no delegates will be assigned, so why would anyone bother going to vote if their candidate wasn't on a ballot.

As someone stated above, only 7% of registered Democrats showed up at the polls. Only 20% of Michigan's registered voters showed up to vote for EITHER side. You think that's significant enough to call a win for a candidate?

Seriously folks, if people are going to vote because of color, gender, or religion, as opposed to issues, they might as well keep their ballots. It should not be about popularity or looks;it should be about who will do the best and fairest job for the American people. I guess it doesn't really matter. Our American system of government is broken, no matter what you think, these people only partially represent "you" at their best anyway. The future is scary.

I find it very interesting that this whole race issue has surfaced,,,,,and that the obama people claim it was clinton who started it all,,,,,,,,I believe it has always been a race issue,,,,,as evidenced by the backing of Oprah Winfrey, when by her
own admission she has never backed nor publicly supported a political candidate, are we led to believe its only a coincidence that she goes to such lengths to support and back the first "black" candidate???

Let's face it, a vote for Obama is a vote for at least 4 more year's of
a Republican in the White House any way you slice it.

Obama hasn't brought up race. Hillary made an error in talking about MLK Jr. and LBJ, and then made it seem like she was under attack, but it wasn't Obama pointing out her mistake.
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Why is it an error to state the facts?

African-Americans / Black Folks or whatever we want to call ourselves.

Let me first start by saying that I have a lot of respect for Obama and I think that it is wonderful that he is running for the highest office in politics. However, I cannot support him because I am supporting Hillary Clinton. Now before you say something like I am sell out or I don’t support African American causes, this is farther from the truth. I am pro African American but I am also a supporter of people who have given me support. I am for Hillary Clinton because Bill and Hillary have been good to African Americans. When Mr. Clinton was president everyone prospered. Caucasians, African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics, rich, poor, young, old, educated, uneducated, Democrats and Republicans.

Think back to the time President Clinton was in office and how good it was in America. Forget about the infidelities and lying under oath because President Bush has done much more than that. President Bush lied to us and we went to war. Hundreds of thousands have been killed and I am not just talking about our soldiers because everyone that died regardless is a child of God. Whether they want to believe that or not. President Bush lies cost lives. I want Republicans do get over that especially the ones that have been married two, three, four, five, etc.. times! Especially the ones who wanted their wife to move out of the Governor’s mansion so he can move his girlfriend in. Let’s not talk about Christian values because the ones who normally do are the ones who are doing things in the closet. No one party has the God franchise. So let’s not talk Christian values.

Senator Hillary Clinton tried to get health coverage for everyone when President Clinton was in office but noooooooo the Republicans, insurance companies as well the rich and powerful convinced the people in the United States not to accept health coverage. Now we have a crisis. How did they do it? How did they convince the people to reject something that they desperately needed? Everytime someone talks about her failed healthcare program I get mad. It failed because of the rich and powerful.

The Republicans are pushing for Senator Obama to be the Democratic nominee. Not because they believe in his cause because Obama beliefs are totally opposite of their belief. It’s because they hate the Clintons so much. I listen to Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh just out and out lie. The bad part about this is people believe them. In the movie V for Vendetta a woman ask the question why do they hate us so? She was referring to gays. However, I can say that about the Republicans. Why do they hate the Clintons so? Is it because President Clinton apologized for slavery? Is it because he apologized for the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment? Remember when President Clinton apologized? Remember how outraged white people were? Remember what President Clinton said?

"The United States government did something that was wrong—deeply, profoundly, morally wrong. It was an outrage to our commitment to integrity and equality for all our citizens… clearly racist."

—President Clinton's apology for the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment to the eight remaining survivors, May 16, 1997.

"European Americans received the fruits of the slave trade. And we were wrong in that."

"But I think it is worth pointing out that the United States has not always done the right thing by Africa."

—President Clinton's apologies for slavery in 1998.

How soon black folk forget.

Michael Baisden has said something on his radio show that I feel is totally irresponsible against President and Senator Clinton. He said that he does not want to hear from Bill Clinton anymore and since Senator Clinton is running for president. He does not want to hear from President Clinton? My response was why not? WHY NOT! So many African Americans are listening to his show and he must be more responsible with what he says.

President Clinton and his wife Senator Clinton were a team in the Whitehouse. They were clearly working together. I was mad when I heard Michael Baisden say that they don’t want to hear from President Clinton. We as a people have to come together for the greater good of the masses. Not just throw things out in the airwaves…misleading people.

I just wanted to point out some things these things because they are so important.

I don't expect a lot from the younger African Americans because they were not around to know how really bad things were for their great grandparents. If each one would take the time to really study the civil rights movement they will understand that there were good white folks fighting for civil rights…..like the Clintons and we should not turn our backs them.

I don't know why I continue to read the various political blogs; they just make me angry.

Who truly knows what would have happened in Michigan had Obama and Edwards been on the ballot. We don't know how many simply didn't vote, we don't know how many voted for another democratic candidate, or how many voted for a republican candidate. CNN showed a website where there was a push to get democrats to vote for Romney in order to keep the republican process up in the air to force them to spend more money.

We can read into the numbers whatever we want but we shouldn't read too much into them. One thing we do know is that this race is wide open on both sides, which means that later states will have a say in the nomination process. That is a good thing.

Yes we can…..What are you talking about? Your rambling on sounds a lot like your candidate of choice, Obama. So, stop talking "crap" yourself and listen to what each candidate is attempting to convey to you and grasp the fundemental understanding that Hillary Clinton is the best candidate PERIOD.

If everyone would do their duty and research the history of all the candidates, Hillary would not get 1 vote.

CNN and the rest of the media obviously support Obama not because they will vote for him but because if he wins the Republicans will take the White House again.

Hillary is obviously a bigger threat to them than Obama.

Some Obama supporters said he did not comment on what Hillary said, well just because it was not televised or reported on CNN (which is loosing credibility) does not mean he did not say anything. She made a good point which is obvious to me that you need someone in the White House to listen and act on your dream to make it happen. Nothing racist about that.

About the 40% "Undecided" vote; remember that it would have to be split into 3 sides – Obama, Edwards and voters who may still really be undecided.

Tracie,

So you think we ought to have to wait another 232 years to find a woman that you like, to run? No, thank you I have waited 45 years already. No one is perfect, but Ms. Clinton is qualified, and it is about time women stood up for the issues that affect women in this country. Yea, I want her as Madame President. I want it bad. So that I can look my daughter in the face, and tell her that she has a much chance to become presdient as the little boy down the street.

73% of how many Black voters? Percentages without the numbers they're based upon is meaningless and can be spun in any way. By reporting results by race, CNN is essentially swaying other voters' opinions in a covert manner. Blacks and Whites may see this as a rally to support their own race. Of course, Whites outnumber Blacks dramatically by population so it's easy to see who will benefit from such reporting most.

I would like to know why not one candidate is willing to discuss eliminating the
salary cap completely on which working Americans pay Social Security taxes. It
seems to me, it would dramatically add money to the SS fund thus making it solvent
for a much longer time. It also seems to me that SS is now in the shadows as
essentially a non-issue. Unfortunately it becomes an issue when it's almost too
late. I do not understand the reason for having a salary cap to begin with. Would
you please respond.

If you guys think CNN is anti Clinton, think Again. Michigan was striped democratic voting right because they violated the voting day by moving the voting day. Obama decided not to support them by removing his name so as John Edwards. Hillary as always expected, decided to leave her name on the ballot (because you know she is better than them all). Now that they want to blind you not to think she doesn't obey the democrat rules, CNN is rewriting what is not and helping her you think what you are thinking right now is about black vote and white vote.
They agreed not to run the campaign last night based on race or gender, but guess what, the media and the sarrogates who are supporting her are doing it for her, so as this article. Wisen up people!

As a African American and a registered michigan voter, i must say the racial tension between the Dems is very depressing. I believe it is careless on both of there parts. The Obama campaign should respect blacks enough to not try and play the race card win it comes to the Clinton's. When I was growing up there were 3 pictures in our dining room. One of Jesus Christ, the other of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and last of Bill Clinton. However Hillary and her husband should better choose there words. Even if you are seen as the greatest president ever among blacks calling a very power Senator a fairy tale was the only 'roll of the dice' i've seen this election season.** As a voter who wants to see both of them on the ticket in November** i really hope things were cleared up in that debate in Nevada. I did choose to vote for Hillary because she cad enough respect for the Democratic voters here to pull her name off the ticket even though that loser Howard Dean didn't want them campaigning here. we should not be held responsible and our voices still should be heard even though those Republicans in Lansing decided to move up the primary.

**/** By the way a ticket with Clinton and Obama no matter the order assures Dems walk into the White House. Don't believe me, ask any Rebuplican you can find.

What is so sad is that all "my brothers and sisters" have forgotten that just because someone is black doesn't mean that they are they best for the African-American community. Remember Clarence Thomas?????????

Hillary 08! Obama 2016!

Hillary did a bang-up job in LV last night. I sure hope she gets the nomination. Obama is insensitive to other cultures, in fact he doesn't even know of their issues. He isn't aware that Native American's take offense to the word "Redskins" and the dictionary meaning of the word is – Offensive – an offensive term for a Native North Americans. He uses the word to cheer his favorite team the Washington Redskins. I'm native and, I don't care what, or who his favorite team is, but I do take exception to his using of the race card when he is openly and or ignorantly offensive to my race – he is, to me the pot calling the kettle black. Having brought that to light, I think he needs to educate himself more on other races besides black and white, America is a diverse nation and I think a President should be aware of this.

p/s I don't liken him to Marion Barry because of his past drug usage, I just don't like his race baiting.

Obama didnt even have the common courtesy to show up in Michigan, not sure why Michigan blacks would feel any loyalty towards him.

Not that I'm a Hillary fan and certainly not an Obama supporter but………I've watched with interest about how the whole race issue has been dumped in Hillary's court and I have a question: isn't this guy half caucasian as well? Wouldn't that indicate he's pushing the whole race angle much harder than Hillary? I mean has anyone , much less Obama, represented themselves as "caucasian" to date?

I seriously wouldn't vote for either of them if you paid me large sums of money but the bottom line is that the majority of the black community will vote for Obama simply because he represents himself as "African American".

Qualifications seem totally secondary to that. Is he the "best" (Democratic) candidate for the job? Maybe but most probably not. Since he says he's black, even if only half black, that's more than enough to secure the backing of the black majority throughout this country. Count on it. Watch it happen.

I suppose the same could be said for the female vote and the Hillary connection but I honestly believe, given the way they've both handled themselves thus far, they'll easily get a Republican elected. They both want to change something but I've yet to hear what it is or how that would be accomplished…….American politics has gotten sad.

of course not…just stupid.

YES We Can…..

When a person has nothing to say or prove they give the information another person has "researched" without bias of course. It looks like all Americans want to do is fight each other rather than HELP each other.

The real truth in this nation's Politics is that no one person can change the world. WE all need someone who will support our efforts and progress. Living in a capitalist society, I would think that all of you above the age of running a lemonade stand would know that. You people SUCK! All of you! Including the ones who are pro-this and anti-that. Stop thinking of a comeback and read on!

What will you give of yourself so that people will support YOUR cause? What do you stand for? Or do you think that you can continue to take free speech for granted by spewing grandiose words for People you know nothing about? What a joke the American Humanity has become….oh yeah! So proud, so foolish so full of yourselves.

I wish someone would take it upon themselves to have the desire to take care of my country! And then out of a position of humility ask you to support them. It does not matter who drives the carriage as long as the people are powering it and empowering it!

If we were discovering America again, for the fifth time, the Pilgrims would still be restless, the Spaniards would still terrorize and the natives would still be disenfranchised.

Hate no one but yourselves for this nation's failures.

Our country needs Obama. His lack of experience, often criticized c
by the Clinton campaign, would suit our countries needs. Rather than rejecting the advise from the smartest minds of the nation, Obama won't be pompous enough to assume that his ideas are the best. Clinton, on the otherhand, will inevitably turn our once great nation into an aristocracy, being that she will only follow her ideas and dreams.

Soooo…can anyone actually tell me why they perfer Clinton over Obama or vise versa. I'm just curious. I know why I'm voting, but does anyone else, or is everyone too busy trying to validate their canidate. Just curious.

I am thinking that the new Fox is CNN and it sickens me. Whoever the Denocratic nominee is I will support. With what we have had in office the past 7 years, ANY DEMOCRAT beats the REPUB. PARTY. NO MEDIA is going to persuade me how to vote! NO MEDIA can divide us!

I been reading CNN news for more than 5 yeras now and i never saw thme taking a side till tis primaries. Every single artlicle about Hillary is negative is like hearing those rightist shows like Glenn Beck etc. They make news out of nothing. Like the other day i heard Gleen Beck saying; "which democrat candidate is going to get us out of this mess?" referring the economical problems tha U.S. is facing right now I think he should ask himself who got us in this mess in the first place and does he think we shouls vote for the same people(republicans). I agree with the person that wrote saying why they dont mention that she won with a margin of 15 points. No they have to focus on how the black vote switch to Obama. Are you kidding me. Is that surprise to any one?

Amazing how the Media can turn anything and everything into an Anti-Hillary story!

I am sick and tired of these people saying Blacks choose Obama of Hillary- It isn't true!!!! Women don't care about the color of the man! Men in politics all stink! I;m sick of them controlling us! We women need to stand up against all men and especially the News Media who say the GET us when they don't know nothin!!!!!! The real black Women (Not Oprah) but us real women want to get out from under the cloud of men in charge! We like Hillary! We need her! She's got a Woman's soul and she knows how we hurt! How the men hurt us!!
Vote for a Woman! Vote for Hillary!!!!!!

YesWeCan January 16, 2008 7:02 am ET

The Baby Boomers and they will suffer politically for pushing this crap and being hypocrites. They claim they fought to put and end to all of this crap, but it's their generation that is the one who keeps pushing it. From Media to Candidates to Surrogates, it's Baby Boomers who are being total hypocrites.

Ummm…..I am an African American/Hispanic Baby Boomer. I will NEVER vote for Hillary Clinton under ANY circumstances…..and I support Barack Obama. NO..it's NOT because she is a woman…and NO…it's NOT because he is black. I will not vote for Hillary becuase I remember Bill Clinton's administration and I remember the bickering, finger-pointing, name-calling, backstabbing and scandal that went on when the Clintons were in office (and I think Bill was one of the best presidents we've ever had!). I do NOT equate Hillary's stint as first lady as first had presidential experience. I consider her claim to such "experience" a whole lot of "KOOL AID" for the ignorant. I do NOT want to relive the nonsense the Clinton's will bring with them. Hillary is an EXTREMELY divisive person. Republicans will NOT vote for her…and most Democrats won't vote for her either, leaving a crack in the armor for a Repub candidate to win the presidency again. THIS COUNTRY CAN'T AFFORD THAT…..AND HILLARY SUPPORTERS WOULD RATHER STICK THIER HEAD IN THE SAND THAN ACKNOWLEDGE THIS FACT!!

YESWECAN, I'm insulted by your allegation that this race thing was started by Baby Boomers. HILLARY CLINTON AND THE PRESS STARTED THIS. As a matter of fact, the press has done more the fan the flames of racism in this latest dust-up than anyone else. There was no overtly racist remarks made by either side!!! But when the press screamed race, Hillary's staff jumped on it…..this is why I will not vote for her. I am disgusted by the campaign she is running.

And for all you Hillary supporters that want to attack me now, that's ok….I have not said anything derogatory about Hillary. I've stated my opinion and I'm sure you will all try to twist it into something it's not….typical of most Hillary supporters.

we all know this is a country of people from all walks of life. Unfortunately some are favoured than others. I mean British people are favoured than anybody else. Why is Hillary not focusing on issues and the media is helping her with the race card!

Cnn can't stop playing the race card..It's up to candidates to stay above the fray. What a great and civil debate last nite..Score one for the Dems..I thank that most of the hate on this blog is coming from Republicans.. Dems should simply stop responding to these devisive question…This is my last time..GO DEMS!!!

I am voting for Barack Obama. If not him, then John Edwards. It really has nothing to do with race. I just like what I'm hearing from these men.
I would never vote for Hillary Clinton. Again, it has nothing to do with race. I don't like her. For a miriad of reasons. As an American I get my 1 vote to put where I please, for whatever reason I choose.
I suspect many feel as I do. They make their choice on so many other things than something as simple as race. Some would never vote for Senator Obama…for reasons other than race. They have that right. I applaud their effort to be part of the solution ( however misguided .

Get off the race kick…it's stupid.

Sean, Oh yes!!!! I have a big problem with them taking away delegates and leaving Michigan voters without representation! Seems like I remeber something from history class, about taxation without representation, and this being in the constitution. Also seems to me that there was a king, that wanted to collect an unfair amount of taxes, OH YEA, THE WHOLE REVOLUNTIONARY WAR! The very reason that we became a country, must have slipped right by the 2 parties!

This is the 2nd time CNN has put up this news. If you want more reliable source of news, news with FACTS – MSNBC…CNN is ANTI-Clinton and we all know this.

These results are meaningless. Because the Democrats didn't campaign here and there was very little publicity, the only people who most likely voted were those who are very attuned to politics and/or who had strong opinions.

I am a baby boomer and I will glad the day arrives when the color of ones skin does not matter, because right now, for me, it does not matter, two wits, what color someone is. Everyone is the same underneath their skin. We all bleed and that color is red. If we teach our children this same thing, they will not have this bias.

I am getting sick of the media constantly fanning this flame. The important issues of this country are the same for everyone no matter what color they are.

***Greg, NY

STOP!!! Its kinda sad that Obama supporters did not show up more to STOP Hillary then Right? And who is to say more Hillary supporters did not sure up themselfs. SPIN SPIN ALL YOU WANT. Hillary was the true winner last night!!

Have you Dave lived in the 90-s??????
The economy wasn't so bad like in recent yrs !!!!!
People had more steady life then this days !!!!!!
The weed wasn't growing on the neighbour's yard !!!!!!
We never heard about racial issues !!!!! unltil now d/t Obama's case !!!!
Future President can't escalate this tipe of issues !!!!!
It is not needed, creates many problems and devides the Country !!!!!!
The best candidate from all of listed, is Mrs Hillary Clinton !!!!!!!
Experienced, strong in Congress and smart Lady !!!!!
Good Luck!!!!!

Since when did everything have to be correct as to not hurt anyones feelings. I hate to tell people race is a detemining factor in this race. Obama has to do a better job in getting the white vote because 11% can not get him elected.

The real story of the Michigan primary is that Rummy got 337,000+ votes after millions of dollars and weeks campaigning, and Hillary got 328,000+ votes… That's huge! CNN, why isn't this a headline?

Bill Clinton gave us NAFTA and no health care in the 90's and now we are bleeding jobs. Hillary takes every dime of special interest money she can get her hands on. Who do you think she will be working for?

Edwards is NOT for sale. He will take down the for sale sign the Clintons and Bushes put up.

How much more can this country take of these two families?

Edwards/Obama in 08

Susan in Texas, In reference to Bush graduating from Yale and Obama from Harvard, I wouldn't brag about Bush graduating from Yale. Records indicate Bush had a "C" average and should have never been admitted into Yale, money got him there. That's why Bush has an "F" for failure now.

I don't understand why you think the polls are reliable indicators – do you just have to fill air time? Talking heads should have reliable information before talking!

Hillary gets my vote no matter what!

The media will twist and turn things for people to think the way the want them to think. We are so much informed after Bush Administration!

I have been watching Obama's responses since Clinton tried to force the race card from him, but he has not taken the bait. In one of his responses to the fairy tale comments he used an anecdote of JFK taking us to the moon – and veered clear of any racial-ladened tones.
It also seems that the media has been trying to blow this out of portion "What does Barack "the Black Man" Obama think about the racial insensitive comments". For whose camp they are trying to do this I guess we'll can only assume, but I do remember that ever since Clinton ran for the Senate the media was prepping the American people for her presidential run as well. I think somebody knows that any type of race card play will hurt Obama more than anyone else.

Go Obama for trying to distance yourself from these tactics.

1989-1993 George H. Bush
1993-2001 William J Clinton
2001-2009 George W. Bush
Surely we have more talent than the Bushes and the Clintons amongst us.- why would Americans pick another Clinton?

Because she doesn't do the right thing as always we expect!

alot of angry white voters out there. CNN wirte one more negative comment about CLINTON and she's got the nomination.

I hope we can look past Obama's color though just long enough to see what she can truely offer.

"How'bout that debate last night. Hillary went so far off topic on just about everything she was even cut off once. And the look on her face! We dont need another president who feels entitled to force their opinion on others in the room…."

Dude, what debate were you watching because she did no such thing.

I'm done with CNN. Sorry Anderson, I love ya but until your network lets go of the Anti Clinton bias, I'm not watching. If I wanted to see Clinton Haters, I can watch FOX NEWS.

I can just see what will happen this weekend, Hillary will be leading in either Nevada or SC with 99.9% of the precincts reporting and CNN will be waiting on that .1 percent before the call it.

I should have known years ago I'd get sick with CNN when Christian Amanpour cut Ehud Barak off during his concession speech and Paula Zahn started spewing her Anti Israel crap. Not to mention Lou Dobbs being completely against immigrants. I'm done.

"I thought this was a Black/Brown debate"

-Hillary Clinton in last night's debates. (actual quote)

It's quite interesting to see Anderson Cooper out there being all noncommittal with who he's for (oh it's the journalist integrity stamp) and then watching CNN basically play the race card.

I'm going to quit watching because I want to see the candidates talk, not CNN give their "opinion".

Obama’s (he admitted in last night's debate) camp released memos that helped fan racist allegations against people he admits are not racist, then he lied about it. His excuse is that he can’t always control his staff. It’s one thing to have little control over your surrogates, such as Bob Johnson. It’s quite another to not have control over your own staff. How could someone be president with so little control over his office’s affairs? For the candidate of “unity” and “hope” to intentionally enable racial division is extremely disturbing, at minimum. When Hillary’s NH staff member mentioned Obama’s drug use, that person was dismissed immediately. Has Obama fired the staff members responsible for writing and circulating this 4-page memo? We need to know.

"Jim January 16, 2008 6:08 am ET

Let me get this straight …… If I don't vote for Obama …. I'm a Racist???"

Jim, yes.

And if you don't vote for Clinton you are a sexist…

And if you don't vote for Edwards you are a racist-sexist…

There is just no winning this year.

It is obnoxious to bring in race and color into Politics and Voting. But like India and other so called “Unenlightened” Countries our Country also seems to be no exception. It started with the elites like Oprah and Jesse. Now the Michigan feelers!

Hillary will not like it but she would be a Beneficiary and not a looser!

All the while the White and Hispanic and other public are prepared to ignore Race and Color and look at the Candidates based on their Credentials as Projected and Perceived by them. Now they will Re-think.

Hitherto I used to think the Three Os are Oratory, Oprah and Obama. It looks as though we have to add another O.

Sad indeed.

Jonathan,

No, she got 55%–hardly anything worth bragging about since she was the only viable candidate on the ballot. 40% voted uncommitted. This was a total grass roots effort in the last week prior to the primary. Only 7% of registered Democrats bothered showing up to vote since it didn't count. We'll never know how the vote would have come out if the candidates were on the ballot and actually campaigned here.

You Hillary haters at CNN think you are going to influence this election. You are not nearly as smart as you think. At one time I had respect for CNN but you have caused me to loose it. Keep trying to stir up the race issue and keep trying to destroy Hillar's chances of becoming the nominee. This article should have been about issues not race. I am sure glad you can't tell me how to vote. Americans are smarter than you give us credit for. We see right through you. The media are the ones that want race issues brought up so they will have something to talk about. This was a rediculous article to begin with. I was proud of Hillary and Obama last night.

HRC supporters – please tell me what have the Clinton's done to help African Americans. I don't recall them doing much of anything for us.

So this "news" is so important CNN must have it listed as two separate items in the ticker?

I wonder why my Comment is not here. It wasn't ubnormal or racial!!!!
Dicrimination !!!! is even in this part of the world ???????
I wish you, people could be more liberal.
In my comment I supported Mrs Hillary Clinton in respect and passion for what she have done and what she is planing do do. She has a good plan and strong mind on many issues beeing considered as a major and very important for all poople in the USA (many nationalities country). Please past this comment. Everone should have a chance to live a comment.
Mrs Clinton for the next President !!!!!!! Good Luck !!!!!!!

Great News…
I'm ready to vote for Obama here in South Carolina.

Didn't Bush just sell the Saudi's billions of weapons from his daddy's company:

Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton on Tuesday accused President George W. Bush of “begging” for cuts in oil prices in “pathetic” encounters with Gulf leaders.

The former first lady hit out at the US president as he wrapped up a tour of the Middle East, during a 2008 Democratic presidential campaign debate here.

“President Bush is over in the Gulf now begging the Saudis and others to drop the price of oil,” Clinton said. “How pathetic.”

“We should have an energy policy right now, putting people to work in green collar jobs as a way to stave off the recession, moving us towards energy independence.”

Bush earlier urged oil producers to take action over near record-high prices, prompting his Saudi hosts to vow to increase output when justified by the market.

Bush, facing recession fears at home after prices surged to a record 100 dollars at the start of the year, raised the sensitive issue on the second day of a visit to OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia — the world’s largest oil producer.

He said he planned to discuss with King Abdullah “the fact that oil prices are very high, which is tough on our economy.”

“And that I would hope, as OPEC considers different production levels, that they understand that if their — one of their biggest consumers’ economy suffers — it will mean less purchases, less oil and gas sold.”

Joe Fattal, you just can't let that issue go, can you? Americans just love drama.

DJ, new york, ny,
THE REAL NUMBERS do the math,
Jason,
JONATHAN,

AND all others that think Hillary would have won anyway, please go back and read my prior two posts on this subject:

For those that think if Obama or Edwards were on the ballot, they would have only split that 45% of non-committed votes, you are wrong. Think about all the people that didn't even go because they knew that their vote doesn't really count.

Also, an overwhelming amount of Democrats voted for a Republican. If Obama or Edwards had been on the ballot, many more Democrats would have actually bothered to go vote and many more would have voted for one of them instead of a Republican.

The fact that 45% voted non-committed is astounding in itself because that many people DID bother to go out and vote against Hillary.

Is this what we have come to? Tallying votes by race? This shows an unfair bias towards Hillary. The caucus isn't about Black v. White and the News media is certainly trying to deflect the focus from the real issues of this country. The question should be, will this bias continue to reer its ugly head and is Obama purely being selected because of his race. I don't want to elect an individual based on race or sex, I want them elected based on their ideals.

The point of this article is not that Hillary would have lost if Obama was on the ballot its that if South Carolina is anything like Michigan she will lose.

If you're a Clinton supporter (which I am not), you'd be advised to tone done the race-baiting on Obama. At this point, I don't think she can win without Obama on the ticket.

FEMINIST LEADER ASSAILS HILLARY CLINTON, NATIONAL NOW-PAC & NOW-NYS FOR BLATANT SEXISM

(White Plains, NY 1/15/08) In response to news releases from the National Organization for Women-Political Action Committee, and NOW-NYS, urging women to vote for Senator Hillary Clinton because she is a woman, Doris L. Sassower, Co-founder and President of Center for Judicial Accountability, Inc., a former President of the New York Women’s Bar Association, honored in 1981 with a Special Award from National Organization of Women-NYS “for outstanding achievements on behalf of women and children,” and profiled as one of the “Feminists Who Changed America, 1963-1975 in a recently launched book by the same name, says:

Such sexist appeal represents outdated, divisive, un-American thinking. It is because of my longtime passionate commitment to equal rights for women that I am urging NOW’s Political Action Committee to withdraw its endorsement of Senator Clinton for President and that women’s organizations and women en masse across the country NOT endorse or vote for Senator Clinton simply because she is a woman. More than that, much as it pains me, I specifically urge them NOT to vote for the Senator Clinton at all, based on her serious malfeasance as a U.S. Senator, a record that includes corruption of the federal judiciary and complicity in gross governmental abuse in violation of law.

A previous press release, hereinbelow, issued by CJA, details how, in May 2003, Senator Clinton’s staff counsel prevented CJA’s public interest advocate, Elena Ruth Sassower, from testifying at a public confirmation hearing in opposition to the Clinton-endorsed nomination of one of President Bush’s nominees, a Republican New York Court of Appeals judge, to a lifetime federal judgeship on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears appeals from all New York federal district courts. Her respectful 23-word request to testify against this Bush judicial nominee led to her unprecedented arrest and prosecution by our government for “Disruption of Congress.”

She was tried before another recent Bush nominee, whose confirmation had likewise been the subject of a pre-arranged “no opposition” confirmation hearing. After he refused to disqualify himself notwithstanding judicial ethics rules required him to do so when his “impartiality might reasonably be questioned,” she was wrongfully convicted, and this judge sentenced her to the maximum six months in prison, incarcerating her immediately in a DC Jail. There she spent the July 4th 2004 weekend in solitary confinement for five days. Through all that time and even after her release six months later, Senator Clinton kept silent and did not lift a finger to help her own constituent, Elena Ruth Sassower, albeit, on her return from jail two days before Christmas 2004, she was hailed as a hero in her White Plains, NY hometown, as “Defender of the Constitution” and named “2004 White Plains Person of the Year.”

This is not just a women’s rights issue; it is a human rights issue — a cause I fought for all my professional life as a lawyer and as president of the New York Women’s Bar Association nearly 40 years ago. At this defining moment in our nation’s history, much as it pains me to say, despite her history-making effort to become the first woman president and women’s natural yearning to see a woman do so, Senator Clinton does not deserve that high honor. She betrayed not only her constituents, but her country, by knowing disregard of sacrosanct democratic values, when she condoned by silence, inaction, and indifference the violation of constitutional rights by her own staff counsel and thereafter by others on the federal payroll. Senator Clinton bears full responsibility for that outrage and should be held accountable for her disrespect for an open, honest, and participatory federal judicial nominating process and for her collusion with those in government willing to pervert the truth and the Rule of Law for their own political and personal gain.

Perhaps, a DC Jail cell would befit the Senator’s crimes better than the Oval Office of the White House.”

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SENATOR CLINTON CONDEMNED BY CENTER FOR JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, INC.

For Constitutional Violations In Not Protecting Her Constituent’s First Amendment Rights
When Her Own Staff Counsel Acted To Prevent Opposition Testimony At Judicial Confirmation Public Hearing

White Plains, NY (12/23/07) On May 22, 2003, White Plains, NY resident, Elena Ruth Sassower, Co-Founder and Coordinator of the Center for Judicial Accountability, Inc, rose, as the closing gavel came down at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Public Confirmation Hearing Richard Wesley nomination to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals and respectfully asked: “Mr. Chairman, there’s citizen opposition to Judge Wesley based on his documented corruption as a New York Court of Appeals judge. May I testify?” Without answering the question, then Chairman Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) had Ms. Sassower forcibly removed from the hearing room by D.C. Capitol Police. She was handcuffed behind her back, arrested, incarcerated for 21 hours, and thereafter prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for “Disruption of Congress.”

Prior to the hearing, Ms. Sassower visited Senator Clinton’s Washington, D.C. office and requested her to withdraw her announced support for the Wesley nomination. Ms. Sassower supplied documentation substantiating his corruption of the NY Court of Appeals. Instead of probing the very serious documented charges of her constituent, a longtime judicial reform activist, Senator Clinton’s Staff Counsel called the Secret Service. In turn, D.C. Capitol Police telephoned Ms. Sassower threatening that if she came to the Public Hearing and requested to testify in opposition to the Wesley nomination, she would be arrested.

On June 28, 2004, despite recommendations of the Probation Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office that there be NO jail-time, D.C. Superior Court Judge Brian F. Holeman sentenced her to the maximum six months in jail, with a maximum fine, without bail, and denied her repeated requests for a stay pending appeal, after she declined his long list of probation conditions. These included a direction that she “stay away from and inside the United States Capitol Complex,” have no contact with Senator Clinton and her staff, and “write and send letters of apology to Senator Clinton,” among others, “…which state…your remorse for any inconvenience caused.” When Ms. Sassower said she would not write such letters because she would “not lie,” Judge Holeman ordered her taken straight to the D.C. Jail, with no opportunity to go home and settle her affairs. There she spent the July 4th weekend in solitary confinement and was not released from prison until December 23, 2004.

By contrast, at a May 7, 2003 U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, during testimony of then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, a group of eight protestors, loudly and repeatedly shouted “Fire Rumsfeld for war crimes!” and unfurled a banner that read “Fire Rumsfeld” before the protestors were escorted from the building. None of the eight were arrested or charged with “Disruption of Congress.” Ms. Sassower’s arrest on May 22, 2003, a mere 15 days later, was an unprecedented violation of her First Amendment and other constitutionally guaranteed rights.

In all that time, before, during, and since Ms. Sassower’s arrest, imprisonment, and release after her six-month incarceration, Senator Clinton did not lift one finger to help her constituent, whose arrest and imprisonment her own office had instigated – closing her eyes and ears to the appeals of other constituents and outraged members of the public from all over the country and abroad that she initiate remedial action. Ironically, following Ms. Sassower’s release from jail, she was voted 2004 “White Plains Person of the Year/Defender of the Constitution” in her hometown. Still no word on the subject from now Candidate Clinton. Yet, husband Bill boasts she is a “world-class genius”… with an unbroken record of making decisions that have had a positive change in other people's lives.”

# # #

Everybody needs to calm down just a little bit. Considering this primary meant absolutely nothing when you take into account that there wasn't full voter turnout, both the press and public are getting a tad worked up over nothing. A story like this isn't sexist, racist, or otherwise. It has nothing to do with any sort of bias or preconcieved notions. It's about data from a primary that didn't actually mean anything. Just everybody reign it back in. Please.

I'm just wondering why Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson haven't jumped in on this!

Why won't one single Hillary Clinton supporter answer this question?

"Why is FoxNew's Rupert Murdock a Hillary fundraiser?"

Please someone answer this question for me. Does it not bother anyone else?

PH at 12:46 pm: try 55%

Hillary didn't beat Obama because Obama's name wasn't on the ballot. She beat herself because she was the only one on the ballot, there was no competition. Her numbers are meaningless but the 'uncommitted' tells a story.

This was a protest vote against Bob Johnson's statement about Obama. This was not so much against Hillary.

Could one of you Obama supporters answer why he doesn't recognize the American flag and Star-Spangled Banner? Also other than him being black, what is this change we keep hearing from him?Other than preaching the words hope, unity and change, he doesn't have a plan. He reads a scripted speech very well and all of his supporters fall into a trance almost. Why? ALL of the debates have proved that Hillary Clinton knows what she's talking about. Obama is clueless during a debate because he has no written speech in front of him. If the media doesn't start telling the truth about him or asking tougher questions and he some how manages to win the nomination, the Republican's will eat him alive! They won't be as nice to him as the news media has. The media won't come down hard on Obama though because they fear they'll be called racist.

I can't wait to hear all of you Obama supporters crying come November when there's a nother Republican in the White House.

CNN is not anti Hillary. Infact they are trying to help her. By repeatedly saying that black voters are consolidating behind B Obama, they are igniting the white Americans minds to unite based in the RACE and vote for Hillary. I think Hillary camp is also part of this conspiracy. Any way wishing good luck to all candidates.

B Obama knows very well that, if he brings up the RACE issue he will loose. So it’s very clear the conservative whites are playing the game to ignite the RACE bomb.

"I believe that sexism is more insidious and hostile then racism."

Are you insane, or are you truly that ignorant? I don't recall hearing about police brutality cases with a woman being the victim; I don't recall too many hangings just because someone was a woman; I don't know of any cases where people are followed around or more carefully watched in a store because they're a woman; I don't recall women being treated horribly at peaceful sit-ins JUST because they're a woman; I could keep this up all day if you like.

For you to say that sexism is essentially "worse" than racism is absolutely ridiculous. I'm in no way saying that sexism does not exist, because it's completely deplorable, but to say that it's more hostile than racism…

She still finished with 65% of the total vote, rendering the article pointless.

To Mike from Oregon:

Please get a basic understanding of global economics before you sound a cry for an end to outsourcing: Toyota outsources to America. They could just as easily build cars in Japan and ship them here, forcing more autoworkers out of jobs. Same thing with Dannon and L'Oreal. There are hundreds of other examples I can go through of foreign companies shipping jobs here because it is more profitable for them that you take for granted everyday. Furthermore, our economy only functions because it is cyclical in nature. If it was constant and did not have periods of growth and recession, it would collapse without a doubt. And please, use proper English if you are going to criticize higher education: "lifes" is actually "lives" and "ur" is actually "your".

And one more thing: just because you read blogs and short write-ups on news network sites does not mean you are a "political junkie". Usually, those types of people have a basic understanding of principles and can back up their claims with FACTS.

This is a stupid commentary by CNN.

The only people who voted in the Democratic primary in Michigan were those who liked Hillary Clinton enough to cast a meaningless vote, or those who hated her enough to cast a meanless vote. Had there been an actual race, with delegates, many more people would have voted. Perhaps Hillary Clinton would have won, perhaps she would have lost. But to draw any conclusion as to her level of support, by the tiny and select group that voted shows ignorance at a extremely high level. I don't know how much Alan Isenberg is being paid, but it is clearly too much.

Rather than a scientific poll, this was a poll of selected people which only included the most fervent supporters of the Democratic candidates. Alan Isenberg should probably look for another profession. One that he knows something about.

Does anyone else have a problem with the government taking away delegates because the people did what was best for them. Isn't that the problem with our government today? They have too much power. They are not working for us, we are working to support them for the rest of their lives. They punished MI, not taking into consideration how the people felt. Pretty much sums up our gov. both Dem and Rep.

I have read must of your comments. It does not help or motivate to argue which candidate is better than the other. Reading your comments have already suggested who you will chose as your next President. Unfortunately, when you criticize or pass your judgment, it makes undecide voters dislike your candidate even more. CNN is always going to display bias against anything that is not as they conceive it. Instead of degrading candidates, it would be more productive to go on your candidate’s election page and make positive statements so that undecide's can read info that could possibly make them chose your candidate for the next Presidential race.

African Americans are 17% of Michigans population. 75% of 17% is less than 13% of the vote. What about all the other voters and Democratic turnout in general?

Hillary Clinton would continue the AGONIZING DEATH of our current political system. The majority of US Citizens know this, unfortunately too many have blinders on as to how this would cripple our nation for another 4-5 years. Our youth is sick of seeing this and they are inheriting this gross political fallout.

You want the War in Iraq to end? Bring the troops home? Fine, that can be done.

But, we also need to:

END the War between Democrats and Republicans. You all are fully aware that Bush is on the far Right and Clinton is on the far Left. Let's get them OUT of the way for once and MOVE FORWARD as a United Nation once again! We are behaving just like the Iraqi's who can't put a united gov't together. Neither can we!

Hillary would NEVER be able to reach across the aisle. You KNOW that!
Our country cannot afford that right now. And stop the rhetoric that she's the only one who can lead on day one! What a JOKE! You believe that because she told you?. If you're a person with a brain, you'd know better than to believe her just because she or her lying husband SAID "it" (Bill doesn't even know what "it" means, remember?!

This isn't about REVENGE, Hillary supporters. BUSH will be gone, done, nadda.
The Hatefest can then end!! This isn't about a WOMAN either, as you know you wouldn't have supported Condy Rice if she were running. This isn't about Clinton being a MINORITIES candidate either, duh, you still wouldn't vote for Condy and she's not even 1/2 white! This is about getting your HEAD out of the sand, waking up, smelling the coffee, getting a CLUE about the true Chillary!

This is about you Hillary supporters being too bull-headed to SEE the truth: Hillary divides, she polarizes, she lies, she blames, she hides documents and records, she pouts, she yells, she calls for Bill to shame you into submission. She is NOT deserving of the White House just because she's smart and Bill's wife!

Hillary is NO leader, folks, tell me one thing she's lead and been successful at.

For once, use your heads and support someone who excites people from BOTH parties (plus Indies), all races and all ages.

It's also crucial for CNN, FOXNews, NBC, CBS and ABC to STOP their meddling and it's time for America to read between the lines of ALL the reporters' slanted views, whether they be to the Left OR to the Right.

I call for a truce among all Reporters, print, TV, on-line, etc. Revisit your pledge to be neutral in your reporting and therefore report the truth, be unbiased and;

LET THE CITIZENS, NOT THE MEDIA DECIDE WHO WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT! As individuals, you reporters can get in line and vote like the rest of us do. As a whole, you are pathetic in your lack of professionalism and duty to your country and your career.

Well, you can't argue with numbers now can you? Well, maybe except for New Hampshire. What a great 'uncommitted' number! And it all happened in a matter of a week or two. Wow. It looks as if black people are not going for the 'first black president' okey doke any more, and the 'I've done so much for those black people' stuff as Edwards is even now saying he has done more for black people than anyone. What are black people, monkeys? Why do we have to have a white person 'doing something' for us? Is it because we still allow ourselves to be called 'minorities'? We're all not still mentally shackled like the black leaders who continue to knock and sock Obama for no apparent reason. We can do for ourselves last I checked. And it showed at the ballot last night in Michigan. And this is no different than the mormons who turn out and turned out in droves to support Romney, no different than the Italians who turn out in droves to support Guiliani, no different that the Jews who turned out in droves to support Lieberman, no different than the Evangelical Christians who turned out to support Bush, who turn out to support Huckabee. No, there is no difference because you know why? Because there is nothing wrong with people supporting their own 'tribe' if you will. It's inherent. Therein lies a certain pride, or a certain prejudice, but that is the mark of this life. Black people supporting Obama is not a racial thing and folks need to get off that. Go scrutinize and call racist the mormons and the white people supporting Romney. What was the percentage of white voters? Percentage that. Go scrutinize the percentage of evangelical christians. What percentage was that? Go scrutinize the percentage of Italians backing Rudy Guiliani. What percentage is that? Go scrutinize and percentage-ize the 'Republican Conservatists" backing McCain. Go scrutinize and percentage the women backing Hillary Clinton. And so you have. That's racist. Why aren't these stories on 'genderism' on Hillary then? So in other words, don't get up in the black people's faces towards Obama and scream 'racism'. He's a person just like all the others. The difference is he is black. So. Another is white, but the scrutiny, the judgments, the stories all should be the same, they all should be canvassed equally because they are all equal. And any difference in this assessment by the media or anyone else just says it is their own bigotry playing out and has nothing to do with that tribal support for that candidate. Go black people! Go black people for Obama! Obama '08!!

I want to know why the media has not jumped all over the fact that when Obama and Oprah were on stage together…He repeatedly stated what he was going to do “for his people…his people have been held back for many years…my people have never been heard” If a white person had said that then all hell would break loose…why is the media afraid to confront that

No matter what Hillary does or does not do or what she says or doesn't say the media is going to spin it in a negative fashion. I watch last nights debate and was shocked on the comments by Chris on MSNBC afterwards. I was for John Edwards but all the press on Hillary has made me pay attention to her. I can make decisions for myself and actually process what is said in a debate. The "what did she mean by that?" The "so do you think she was telling the truth?" All of these things are just stupid. Does anyone of the "experts" know if someone is telling the truth or why someone does anything or what their motivation is? I now have listened more carefully and given her a chance. I'll diffinitely vote for her. She has my vote and I think she can do the job. If she can stand up to all this media lies and hype then she can handle herself in the Presidency as good as Obama or Edwards.

Since CNN doesn't post any comment that shows they are biased toward Obama, and they are afraid of any simple math calculation that shows actually their title to this article is misleading.. I'll say only:

Hillary'08!

Obama hasn't brought up race. Hillary made an error in talking about MLK Jr. and LBJ, and then made it seem like she was under attack, but it wasn't Obama pointing out her mistake.

Though Obama has assured during last night's debate that he would never approve his campaign staff use a race card, he already knew that the damage was done and african-americans are going to vote overwhelmingly for him. CNN on top of it giving Obama an added publicity so that he could be the democrat nominee. Its very sad that having so much talent and smartness, Hillary is having such an uphill battle to fight for every vote. The race factor will wipe out majority of the african-american votes and the negative publicity on Clintons will divert all the independent votes by the whites. Listening yesterdays debate it was clear that inspite of the all the qualifications and the clear grasp of various issues with Hillary, people are attracted towards Obama for his style and oratory skills.

Well isnt this an exit poll that CNN made?? Wowwww.. we should believe what they say people… just because the CNN pollster and others polls as well made a complete fool of themselves when they all think and declared Hillary will lose New Hampshire…HAH! CNN probably screened the pro-Hillary's black voters and stamped them as unimportant voice… Obama supporter's voice is the one that should be heard… *shrugs*

And just to give a piece of my mind, Hillary didnt pull out her name on the ballot because I think she believes that Michigan people voice should be heard. She cares what they have to say, unlike Obama and Edwards who do it probably just to please the Democratic party… And if i read it right, Obama's name is still on Florida ballot, even today!!!… and yet you proObama ppl says he's some kind of the 2nd coming of Christ for pulling out his name of MI ballot.. Why dont u tell him to pull out of Florida ballot as well!! I really think doin that is a disservice to the people of Michigan, and the US as a whole. To me, it is just the same as saying, Michigan ppl are unimportant.. Ooo one more thing, if its sooooo not important at all for him to get votes in an unimportant election (thats what all newspaper said about MI primary), why even bother to tell ppl to vote "uncommitted"??? Maybe its not Obama or Edwards personally tellin them to vote uncommited, but their campaign had something to do with it, with or without Obama's/Edward's knowledge.

And whoever thinks if Obama's name is on the ballot he will win, move on… the votes are in and Hillary have 55% of the votes… stop it with the theory of ppl staying home.. if u care so much to not let Hillary win, u should have voted for uncommmited… But 37% of the ppl did say uncommited and thats that… Besides pro-Clinton people have the same reason to stay home as much as those "uncommited"!! and if the Dems party change their ruling and decide to send delegates, I think Hillary should get the 55% of the delegates no matter what. the rest can just choose their candidates, either Obama or Edwards I dont really care.

Clinton 2008!!!!!

Barack Obama has a wonderful presence and seems to truly believe in the change that he espouses but he has limited experience. Hillary Clinton is a strong candidate who understands how the machine works but she sometimes seems to be part of the "broken" machine. Much as Barack Obama, John Edwards seems to have a strong vision and I'm impressed that he's careful of the financial support he accepts but I wonder if he's strong enough to win in November.
For the first time in a long time, I feel that I could support any of the top three candidates. It troubles me to see so many of you folks doing the Republicans' work for them. Support the person you believe will best represent your beliefs but don't bash the other candidates. It just gives ammunition to the opposition later.
No matter who the Democratic candidate, they will be better than what we currently have.

Hillary and Bill are a voice of one! They cannot be separated and should be considered the virtual incumbents.

Ready on day 1??

Not sure what this means as our contingency plans, processes and procedures keep America ready 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Do you actually think the CinC sits in the command bunker and directs the battle??

Gordon Brown tested in his first year??

Gordon Brown had been a member of British government since the Labor party won the majority in 1997! Yes he took over PM in 2007 but he was and had been involved in a COBRA meetings and planning while he was Chancellor. What made and makes the British better at challenges like the one Hillary referenced is their emphasis on individual initiative and execution at very low levels no matter who is the PM!

To attempt to use fear is exactly what Barack pointed out that lead to our clouded thinking and as such our move into Iraq when the task was not completed in Afghanistan.

Hillary is very good and I give her credit for always having the right answer. It's a bit like computer logic: as long as she knows the scenario; has programmed for it, she has an answer. That might not work in the asymmetric war and challenges we face because as with 911 we may not anticipate method, mode or technique to be used.

Yes it is all about mitigated risk, I know!

The Democrats need to get a grip regarding Iraq. We made the mess and we must clean it up as it is in our interest>/b>. Stop telling the people what you think the left wants to hear! Of course we will draw down our forces simply because we cannot sustain the current effort level due to the size of our military for a sustained period.

Wake up we are global players!

The untold and baffling news about all this: Why are only 28 states in the Democratic primary?

What Hillary and her goons can't get through their thick heads is that voters would elect a woman as president if that woman were seen as the best choice for president, given all the issues we face as a country.

We we don't want is the artful dodger Hillary and her degenerate husband back in the White House.

Hillary deserves to win. Congratulations! Voters should examine the background of Mr. Obama before voting for him.

Has anyone really looked at the Clintons, check out Justice for Janie on yahoo groups, draw your own conclusions. "IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD" it also takes that same village to not only cover a childs murder, but to help keep it going for 18 yrs. PLEASE READ JUSTICE FOR JANIE BEFOR YOU EVEN THINK OF VOTING FOR CLINTON.

Diana Bock,

I've noticed that too, Obama totally disregard the position of Senator Clinton, to me, he was disrespectful of her position, it was belittling her. Maybe because she's a woman, as far as he's concern, her opinion of issues doesn't matter.

Senator Clinton showed a LOT of class, in spite of the fact Obama addressed her as "Hillary".

CLINTON AND OBAMA HAVE PUBLICLY AGREED NOT TO PUSH ANY LONGER THE DISCUSSION ABOUT RACE OR GENDER. THEY DID IT OFFICIALLY DURING THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT. THEY WERE BOTH VERY CLEAR ABOUT THEIR POSITIONS ON CIVIL RIGHTS.

BUT YET… CNN.. HASN'T MADE ENOUGH DEMAGE… THEY HAVEN'T GAINED ENOUGH… SO WHAT WILL… CNN.. DO NEXT????

CHECK IT OUT ON WHATS COMING ON CNN RIGHT AFTER THE NEXT DEBATE ON MONDAY THE 21ST.

CNN, I USED TO BELIEVE THAT YOU WERE THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN NEWS… BUT I JUST REALIZED YOU ARE NOT… I FEEL SORRY FOR THE GOOD PEOPLE THAT STILL WORK FOR THIS NETWORK…

AT LEAST YOU ( CNN) HAVE MADE CLEAR THAT NO ONE BUT YOURSELF HAVE SHAMED YOUR NAME!!!!!!

As an African American woman every time I turn on the tv it makes me sick. Its like people don't think Obama can do no wrong. Every time I see something on Obama its always starts so charsmatic and or some other nonsense. Just like in Iowa oh they were all the glory Obama won what an amazing feat, then When Hilary whens (the first woman to every when primary) they deminish it oh she narrowly won. Eveny in victory cnn likes to cut her down, true michigan does have much effect but is it neccasary to dig at her? Your polls showed clinton was to win Iowa your polls showed Obama was suppose to win New Hamsphire we your polls don't mean much. I have nothing against Obama but layoff the Hillary cant do anything right crap in your articles it just shows how bias you are and that you are not proffessional. I watched the debate on msnbc and thought Obama and Clinton did well. Hopefully whoever wins the party nomination will work with the other. Cnn just needs to stop the crap journalism.

It would be nice to believe that the Clintons' deliberate infusion of race and gender politics into this campaign will backfire. Every time Obama would make a conciliatory remark over the last week, the Clintons would fire back with venom.

My belief instead is that this was a deliberate attempt to create discomfort among southern white voters about Obama. The Clintons' Arkansas roots are showing.

Until I see that this strategy has not worked among this demographic — all I can do is marvel at what the Clintons are willing to do when faced with possible defeat. I believe they would rip the party apart rather than concede.

You guy are morons. I met Hillary face to face in '96 and she is an absolute phony. If you can't look me in the eye and say hello, you are not the strongest woman in the world.

I niether like Hillary or Obama, but this could spell trouble for her in the south, and with young white kids voting for Obama for some plastic reason, I think Obama may pull this out. 2000 election all over again it will be close, whoever wins let's get somebody that will actually help America not hurt it.

This reporter thinks he's helping Obama.
But putting race card back into the front he's damaging Obama more.
This is something Obama camp trying to hide as it destroys their appeal to the whites.

Find a positive spin in a negative number, fewer than 30% total for Obama, right?

THE REAL NUMBERS do the math ! January 16, 2008 12:00 pm ET
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Total votes for Democratic party is 592,798
Clinton 328, 151
Uncommitted 236, 728
Kunich 21,708
Dodd 3,853
Gravel 2,363
TOTAL 592,798
According to exit polls Obama got 73 percent of the African American uncommitted votes, that would total 172,811.44 votes for Obama
Edwards would then receive the remaining 63,916.56
Ttherefore the real percentage of the vote is THE FOLLOWING:
Clinton 328,151.00 —— 55.0%
Obama 172,811.44 —— 29.1%
Edwards 63,916.56 —— 10.7%
Kunich 21,708 ———- 4%
Dodd 3853 ————1%
Gravel 2363 ———– 0%
Not only is Hillary a winner, she beats Obama by 26%.

Some of these comments are beyond wacky-crazy.

Seriously, ANY person who wants to be President is slimy, greedy, and not to be trusted. As voters, the choice is to decide who is BEST to serve in the position. But to think that any of the candidates are principled, virtuous, good people is total delusion.

The two most pressing issues that the next President can actually affect are:
1) The sad state of the economy.
2) The seemingly never-ending war in Iraq, which has no defined end-goals.

Another attempt to try to destabilize Hillary Clinton and create a story where none exists. Why not write what really happened? Edwards and Obama encouraged their supporters to write uncommitted because they didn't get on the ballot and in case the Michigan delegates were later admitted, they (Edwards and Obama) would get a say in candidate selection. Now, it is true that Obama has support among African Americans? Absolutely. So does Hillary. Will that give Obama an advantage. Maybe yes, maybe no. The Clintons have long established ties to the African American community too. Let's see what the voters decide.

I'm sure that was a knee-jerk reaction to the past week. Most of those voters more than likely not aware of the Democratic Debate opening statement by both candidates, whereas they both stated that they did not like the events of the past week, and that alot of the tone was perpetuated by overzealous staff and supporters. We shall see how it plays out. This election should not be determined by emotion, it should be an educated and well-informed decision based on who will be the best leader of the free world. After seeing what the decision the voters made the past two presidential elections, I would hope the voters do their homework before casting their votes.

Stop complaining CNN doesn't post your blog. I erroneously did and they were kind enough to actually e-mail me and let me know the only issue is they have THOUSANDS of posts to go through. Sometimes your blogs just aren't going to make it. The blogs on this site can be hateful, can you imagine the stuff they can't post. You people are scary…..If you really need to express your hate for one candidate or another, send a letter to the campaign.

The obama supporters can spin and twist facts whatever they want, to say that 45% uncommitted is not for obama and other candidates.

A michigan voter who went to vote had either to vote hillary; if not, he/she voted uncommitted and these uncommitted votes are for obama, edwards, biden, richardson, kucinich, dodd or gravel, whether their names are for hillary or not.

IN MICHIAGAN, HILLARY WON, AND OBAMA LOST, no matter how you obama supporters spin it.

Denial is bad for your mental health.

The political analysts and pollsters are so concerned with the racial breakdown of votes they are ignoring the more important general trends. Both Iowa and New Hampshire had record voter turnouts. Democratic turnout has been large due to Democrats and Independents voting for Democratic candidates. In MichiganThe total number of primary voters voting for a Democrat, Hillary Clinton, was much lower than the Republican candidates (590,000 vs 870,000) in a state where over 7,000,000 people can vote. Had all the main democratic candidates taken part in the primary, another 500,000 voters could have potentially come to support Obama and Edwards. Obama could have carried 50% of the 500,000 in which the results would have been Obama 46% and Hillary 40% with Edwards at 14%.

I guess Hill's appearance on the Tyra show didn't help her like she planned. Ladies, please get it straight. Voting for Hill because she is a woman is just as sexist as not voting for her because she's a woman.

Media bias against Hillary Clinton????? Are you serious???? For the past year the media has been telling us that Hillary Clinton will be the next president. As a whole, this nation is both shocked and disturbed that Obama has a real chance to win this thing at all. Now, that Obama is closing in on her lead and political aspirations, she cries seemingly on cue to win in New Hampshire, and continues to tred on the footsteps of her husband to get into the White House.

She still had over 60% of the votes…

Look folks…we had enough of Bill and Hillary already, 8 years. Do you want 12 more years? Also, why is Bill campaigning as if he is running again and not his wife? Can't Hillary do her own bidding for the presidency of United States? NO MORE HILLARY OR CLINTON FOR 2008. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

Get a life, people! Didn't you learn that the story isn't "told" until people cast their votes!!!!!

Why is this story printed not once but TWICE on the "ticker" here?
Is this so important that it has to be on for January 15th, and then here it is again in exactly the same words on January 16th?

And "Bob", who says that he has "no doubt" that half the people on here are plants for the Clinton campaign- Bob, you are a moron. That's the kind of reflexive conspiracy thinking that motivates many of the anti-Hillary people. You're all morons. I'm probably voting for Obama, but will definitely vote for Hillary if she's the nominee….and this kind of "reporting" disgusts me…..and the fact that this speculative story is posted TWICE ON THE SAME PAGE is baffling.

CNN, your credibility is going down the tubes.

What Hillary said about MLK and LBJ is correct. It does take an LBJ to make an MLK dream come true. Last time I heard Mr. Obama speaks he sounded like MLK. He has a dream , keep on dreaming.

Pat B and Chris M are a joke. I expected Pat to push his Hillary agenda to try and help his party, but Chris, I lost a lot of respect for him trying to force feed us a result that was clearly a farce. I guess these talk show hosts really think Americans are stupid. At least one of the analysts kind of stood up for the integrity of their profession. Obama clearly won the debate last night. And Hillary’s ability to polarize and divide is as crystal clear as ever. She has not only divided the Republicans from the Democrats, the Democrats from the Democrats, but now she is trying to divide black people from white people. How can she make us one as a country, when she can’t even unite a party…the answer is, she can’t.

And I am really getting tried of this whole experience issue, if she has so much experience, then she should release her record. She has already shown that her and Bill have extremely bad judgment…yes, Bill, if you think he didn’t tell her how to vote then you are kidding yourself. Gore, and the people Bill had around him was the brains behind the Clinton presidency. Oh and if you didn’t know, all of Bill’s people now work for Obama. Why would this be? Why wouldn’t they have stayed with Bill and work with his wife? The answer…they aren’t stupid people.

Truth is, the real roll of the dice would be to try and put Hillary in office, one she has a lot of secrets, that’s why she won’t release her record, two she put her name on the ballet in Michigan, and the uncommitted got 40 percent of the vote. Wow! 40 percent! Three, she is trying to claim someone else’s experience as her own. And for those of you who have not yet figured out who started all of our jobs going oversea, new flash…it was Bill! Sure for the short term, he did some good things for the economy, but long term that decision is destroying our economy, with the help of Bush. But the cold hard facts is that it was in bad judgment that the agreements were made, and the Clinton’s have a consistent history of making bad decisions for our country; they are just banking on the fact that most American’s are to dumb to figure this out. I hope they are wrong.

The other issue they try to make is that we don’t know Obama…but he is an open book, literally. What else is there to know? If there was something to find they would have buried him with it a long time ago, there is nothing there, that’s why we keep getting bombarded with this he say she say crap.

Is this what we want people? A duo that continues to make bad decision…they don’t pay for it, we do.

And another thing, Edwards is ok, but how can he claim to fight for us Americans without bring people to the table…does he plan to take them around the back of the white house and beat them into submission? Give me a break already.

People, it’s time we did the right thing for our country. Obama 08

CNN: Your headlines regarding this entire process have been so biased towards Barack Obama. Can you make it any more obvious that your network supports him? As someone previously stated, if Obama had beaten Hillary with the uncommitted votes, your headline would have a positive message. Every single time your report something regarding Clinton, you put a negative spin on your headline. When Obama and his supporters purposely miscontrued Clinton's comments on MLK and LBJ, she was left to defend herself. She had to do YOUR job by exposing his campaign for deliberately changing her message! DO YOUR JOB HONESTLY AND FAIRLY!!!!!! Also, your headline for this read, "Clinton Complains about Attack from Obama". Not just the absolute truth that Obama Attacks Clinton, but that the woman is complaining about it. In all seriousness, it is amazing how quickly you are losing viewer's respect, including mine!

Hillary has herself to blame. She is very smart but her trying to win at any cost attitude is disgusting. i believe her campaign brought up the race card in not so obvious ways inorder to bait Obama into playing the race card . The strategy was to get him to play the race card and then he would sound just like another " conspiracy brother" and he would lose the support of th many people who saw him as just another presidential candidate who happened to be black. As a young black woman who works very hard , i want people to take me more for the person i am not the color of my skin. I feel that i dont need to tout my blackness or brownness because i want to believe that if i adopt an attitude of being color blind the people around will acknowledge me for my hard work despite my color . Of course you will get the occassional people who who want to live in the stereo-types but like OBAMA said i want to believe those people are in the minorty and really are missing out in life on the great strides and changes we all have made as race ( that is the HUMAN RACE). The other really saddening part is there is some kind of discrimination going on now with Arab american . Apparently if you are Arab there is now something wrong with , it makes you somehow less american . Its a shame!!!!!!!!!!!

Could you please leave Hillary alone ?? Doesn't CNN has any other news??? you are all racist!! just because she is a woman !! Get with the 21st century woman can be leaders and better than men.
She is very smart and she will demostrate that she can be an excellent President !!

It was folly for the governor of Michigan to even have this primary under pretext of "trying" to help the down-sliding economy. All she wanted to do was help Hillary. Millions of dollars have been wastefully spent, all for nothing. The party should not even come to a compromise and seat any delegates in order to keep their words and fairness to the people. The people of Michigan have been suffering and all Granholm is trying to do is hoping for a spot in any administration if HRC is elected. No one is fooled by this. Meanwhile, money we don't have has been spent and more people are losing jobs and homes. Even being on the ballot smacks of "crossing the picket line". No wonder we democrats are looking across the aisle and don't be surprised if Michigan votes republican next time.

CNN has been after Hillary from day one. It's getting real old real fast.

GO HILLARY!

YOU HAVE THE INTEGRITY, THE EXPERIENCE, AND THE CLASS THAT THE WHITE HOUSE NEEDS!

Interesting, Barack Obama is multi-ethnic? Kind of like say Tiger woods. It will be a sad commentary on America if his skin color is the only reason why people did not vote for him. Ditto for those who do not vote for Clinton because of her gender and not policy. Vote based on policy not skin complexion or gender. Shame on those closet racists and sexists in the media who hype this division. It is a shame that qualifications and intellect are not valued more than superficialities, otherwise we would have had a President Gore and we would not be in a war of artrition in Iraq.

One more thing…I am so sick of these comments:

"I love all the Hillary "supporters" coming out of the woodwork to comment on this piece. So c'mon, guys, fess up: how many of ya'll are plants from the Clinton campaign?"

I am a Hillary supporter. I also consider myself, in some way, part of her campaign. Do I work for her campaign? Of course I do, I support her and am working very hard to ensure she gets elected! Am I on her payroll? Certainly not. I have made the decision, as an individual to "work" for Hillary because I support everything she stands for and believes in. Of course anyone with this conviction is going to sound like they work for her campaign because they do! Step foot in a campaign office? No. Receive a paycheck from her? No. Give tirelessly of ourselves for someone we believe in? YES! Please stop insulting me and others like me. If working hard and giving of yourself for something you believe in is now a crime, I am guilty! Last I checked, however, it is what this great country was built on and you should be ashamed for trying to strip that away from other Americans.

I am a college professor and director of music at a United Methodist Church. I am active in my community and I support the candidate that I and so many others feel can and will lead this country in the right direction. So yes, I am "from her campaign" …and proud of it!!

John January 16, 2008 11:33 am ET

"Uncommitted" represents Obama and Edwards combined. Hillary beat them both with 55%. Stop spinning this.

STOP! Read before posting. You do not understand that since Obama and Edwards were not on the ballot that many people didn't bother to even show up and waste their time.

Other than that, many Democrats voted Republican because in that race their vote would matter. If Obama and Edwards were on the ballot, many more people would have shown up to vote, and many Dems that voted Repub would have voted for their real Dem choice.

All this means is that 40% of the people that bothered to actually go and vote, voted against Hillary, which is terrible if you think about it.

Hey, CNN.

I've been relying on you for news for numerous years now but due to your Clinton-smear campaign, I'm going to be watching msnbc from now on. I'll be blogging and Vlogging and advising all of my readers to look elsewhere for an unbiased news-source.

Cheers!
Beth

Alrighty, I've tried posting this twice and each time it says it's awaiting moderation and then never gets posted. I'm thinking it's because I included links, so I got rid of them. Hopefully, this will finally see the light of day.

To Super Tuesday Voter and A Challenge, I kinda take offense to you trashing Obama's church. Trinity United Church of Christ (TUCC) is just one denomination of the United Church of Christ (UCC). Granted, it's the largest denomination but it isn't the only denomination. I suggest you go to the UCC's official site (www.ucc.org) which gives you a more comprehensive look at what the UCC is all about. There's also a piece there by the UCC's General Minister, John H. Thomas that denounces the smear campaign against TUCC.

My wife is a member of the UCC (I'm Byzantine Catholic) and I can honestly say that I think that the UCC is the most Christian church of any that I've ever been to. And I've been to quite a few as my wife was looking for a church to call "home" for the past 8 years or so. If it wouldn't send my mother to an early grave, I'd flip over ASAP. The UCC really is all about helping the least among us just as Christ would have wanted us to do. So don't go trashing it before you know all the facts.

With that being said, I'm actually a John Edwards supporter. I'm big into fighting corporate greed and getting big business money out of Washington. Let's face it. Most politicians are bought and sold by Industry Interests so they pass laws that help multi-billion dollar companies but stomp on the hard working folk who provide the purchasing power for this country.

That's why heads of the Banking Industry helped write our new bankruptcy laws and the heads of the oil and gas industries wrote our energy plan. Do any of you honestly think these corporate goofs wrote these plans with our best interest in minds? Hell no! They wrote them solely to benefit themselves and the never satiated suits on Wall Street.

Edwards has been the only candidate who has stayed consistent to his message of taking on Big Business and putting the power of Washington back into OUR hands. And being a trial lawyer (which the Republicans cast as practically being the anti-christ), Edwards defended the working class, the little guy, against big, powerful corporate entities (think Erin Brockovich). If he could do it in the private sector, I bet he could do it in the federal government as well.

Edwards 2008 (wouldn't mind if Obama was the VP pick, though)

Race, schmace… The issue is: there is no issue, and people are having second thoughts about 'Empress Hillary'…

CNN you are soooo stupid sometimes.

Before running a story ask yourself a series of questions: Are we playing into the hype? Is the information presented significant? Does what we are trying to communicate really mean anything to anyone?

This story passes none of the three tests. A trend I expect that will only continue. Your news coverage is losing more of its relevance with me every day.

This seems so biased. People are foolish to think that Obama can win the nomination. GO HILLARY!

You guys are getting to be as bad as FOX in attempting to steer the election. My question to you is simple. Why is the Republican win by 9 points by Romeny such a big thing and Clinton's win by 15 points (Obama would have received 40% and that is if Edwards received 0%, a highly unlikely feat) goes against her?

While the black vote seems to be the issue, and while we are in the primary stage of the election, Obama does seem viable. But looking beyond that,Obama even with the black vote cannot win SC in the General Election.

Fact. SC is made-up of a population of 67.2%White and 29.5%Black. And while all of these are not registered voters NOW, if Obama wins the Primary the white voter base will fire up and clearly outnumbers the black vote by almost a 3-1 ratio. These numbers are similar in a number of other key states.

It is clever of you right-wing controlled media outlets to try and steer things to get Obama past the primaries so that you and the GOP can trash him in the Generals. We all know that Clintons closest has already been opened and has been for years so theres nothing to left to attack her for. Let the news play out and quit trying to make it…

Both sides seem to be using "code words" to disguise the race issue. However, I have trouble when people try to blame Obama for starting all of this. Why does Obama need to play the "race card"? We all know he is black when we look at him…he doesn't need to bring these issues up.

If I remember correctly this whole mess stared when the Clintons had a prominent black figure openly criticize Obama in "coded language." That sounds like playing the race card to me with about as coded language as one can use.

And please don't pretend like the Candidates aren't planning every step of this process. Nothing the Clintons or Obama have done has been an accident.

CNN there was once a time when you were my favorite way to get news I was interested in. I lately have been disturbed by the way you continue to try and bring down candidates, divide the race into a racial conflict and demoralize what americans deserve; which is to form our own opinions about the candidates and not have you create them for us by using your faulty polls and commentary.

You lost a viewer here, my family and friends will also discontinue to view your channel, my place of business also is choosing to no longer watch your channel.

stay tuned because I believe many more in our country will do the same.

Leave the candidates alone and let them tell the people how they will run the country, not how you will broadcast it.

so from what i read blacks will vote for blacks regardless of qualifications or experience..that's a shame!!

OK. Before anyone rips me and accuses me of being a racist, I am not, I am a realist. I honeslty in my mind feel the only reason Obama is getting much of the black vote is because he is black. I do not want a president to get elected by getting the black vote because they are black, or getting the female vote because she is female, but sad to say, this is what is happening. I wish America as a whole would look at the candidate for what they represent, not their gender and not their race. I hear this on the media circut all the time, Talking about South Carolina, the percentage of the black vote going to Obama due to the fact a high percentage of the state is black, Michigan, the same thing. I am just a small unknown voice, but I wish the candidate would win the nomination based on what they can do for the country, sadly though, whether the media or anyone else wants to publicly admit it, much of the black vote will go to Obama due to the color of his skin. I hope EVERYONE regardless of gender, or race will vote for a candidate on the issues that are currently affecting this country and the way that candidate will fix these issues.

Hillary is big business and business as usual. Citizens of Michigan are smart enough to see this woman has no concept of what's important to them. She feathers her own interests, and has done NOTHING to improve the lives of the citizens of New York state. Proving she'll do nothing for the citizens of any other state ! Move over – it's time for a whole new day in Washington, we're sick and tired of loss of jobs, lack of education and war support !! This woman is NOT qualified to run this country and turn us towards prosperity and respect in the world again !

I suggest we all imagine Obama and Clinton are wearing "average white male" masks. Now just listen to their words, observe actions and records, and judge accordingly.

Stop blaming CNN for their coverage of the election. Listen to the candidates for yourself and make your decision.

As an African-American people feel that I am automatically voting for Obama and that is not the case. I like to actually LISTEN to the candidates and vote for the person I feel will do the best job. CNN or anyone else cannot sway me.

I don't think the polls take into consideration that some democrats may have voted republican due to the lack of their chosen canidate being on our ballet.

I for one do not appreciate the message the democrats sent saying that Michigan was not important enough for them to put a little effort into just because our primary was earlier than usual, that this was some how an inconvenience to them. (Hats off to the democrats that did include their name in the primary).

Maybe this matter should be brought to the attention the candidates that chose not to participate in Michigans primary and how it may reflect to other voters in other states.

Thank you.

When is she going to pack up and go home? I don't think we are ready for another 'Clinton' in Office! If you want the rest of the country to look like Michigan, well… she's the woman for the job!!! Viva Le Revolution!

How does one "win" a "contest" that doesn't even count? The entire situation in Michigan in regards to the Democratic primary is ridiculous. It's even more absurd that only one candidate chose to stay on the ballot when the others did what they were supposed to and pulled their names. So, she "won" a state that has no delegates because she believed(s) herself to be above the rules? Uh, okay. Congratulations? Jeez.

Stripped of their delegates because the election was too early? What difference does it make when they decide to hold their election? Politics is so ridiculous sometimes .. well, most of the time.

So as a white male liberal if Clinton does not win should I vote for McCain?

That's what is happening here they are trying to divide everything by race/class….

Who says that when blacks vote they won't vote for Clinton? I like the other comment as well. "Who says that if you vote for someone else besides Obama, you are a racist? I don't think that Obama is qualified for the job. He is very young. If he does not throw too much mud, he may come back and win when he is a bit older and more experienced. if he throws alot of mud, he will go the way of Howard Dean and Heinz. BOORING!

CNN, do you think Americans are Stupid morons who cannot think for themselves. Americans have lost credibility in you. The more you post this kind of news the more redundant CNN becomes.

Remember there hundreds of reliable news sources. We are no longer in the 60s or 70s. Internet has change the news landscape.

The truth of the matter is, if all the candidates where of the same race and gender, Hillary would be beating them by an outrageous percentage. Last night's debate solidified one thought in my mind, and that is, she is the only one ready to be president next year.
It's not because I'm a woman, I have voted for plenty of men in the past, it's because if you were to close your eyes when the candidates answer questions and listen to their answers, you would realize as I have, that she has answers that can actually solve some of our major issues facing this country. She doesn't dance around issues, like others do, she has resolutions to them.
IT"S TOO BAD THERE NOT ALL OF ONE RACE AND GENDER; this venting back and forth would be over with.

Well, the Clinton folk are racists. I'm a politcial junkie and have been surfing these forums for months, now, and all I see are posts from Clinton partisan's belittling Obama and men in general. It's really quite sickening. As for either of them being the best candidate, forget it. We are entering into what is likely to be the worst DEPRESSION in our nations history. We have outsourced jobs, the production capacity, the technology to the extent that we simply cannot work our way out of the mess we're in. Globalization, as people like Lou Dobbs have been warning for some time, is new territory, the consequences of which no one understands. This country jumped off the "free trade" bridge without knowing what lies below. It turns out that what lies below is economic collapse. Now, both Clinton and Obama are "free traitors" and are still wedded to that belief, as if outsourcing another 50 million jobs is going to help us out of the current mess. Idiots. None of the candidates has a clue. I wonder how many lifes will be wrecked before the fools leading both parties shove themselves away from the corporate feed trough and end outsourcing and guest workers and foreign students taking places from Amercian students in ur college medical, science, engineering, and computer programs (over HALF of those students are Indian or Chinese nationals, their tuition and fees paid in a block by their governments. The colleges receive up to four times the tuition and fees…."found money", and for the Chinese and Indian governments its a lot cheaper than building and staffing a new university. It has also, however, created a huge gap in this country where we lack those specialists.)

John January 16, 2008 11:33 am ET

"Uncommitted" represents Obama and Edwards combined. Hillary beat them both with 55%. Stop spinning this.

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This is not wholly correct. 236,723 democratic votes were cast. Yes, Hillary Clinton obtained 55% of those votes and "won", but it doesn't clearly indicate that she "beat" them. There was a large number of write-in votes for Obama and Edwards that were not counted since they declined to be considered as write-in candidates. In addition, despite the confusion of those who weren't aware of Obama's and Edward's decisons to not participate, there were large numbers of the MI democratic party population that did not vote simply because their choice for nominee was not on the ballot.

CNN's statistics and headlines regarding Hillary's "victory" in MI is a pretty big stretch.

Obama '08

The GOP has to love this, maybe the end of the Dems hold over the black vote is ending and the base will crumble.. keep up the comments folks and make 'em happy!

Hillary is getting exactly the equal and opposite reaction that she and her campaign
didn't expect. She sent Bill out to be her attack dog so she could reamin "clean".
Now it's backfiring on her. It was an obvious ploy to do this.Even after the
blowback started she had Charley Rangle repeating the same lines Bill said
before, continuing the attack. Hillary is phoney and two faced and her plastic
bubble (like Romney) will pop when something breaks the facade.

**VOTE NONE OF THE ABOVE!** Political parties are corrupt and useless..

Wake up Democrats! The Republicans are loving this. I watched Fox this morning and one of their commentators was interviewing Jessie Jackson, Sr. and he was talking about the economy and she kept interupting him and asking him about the "race" factor. It's the EONOMY and the WAR,and EDUCATION. The Republicans do not want us to talk about any of these because when we do, the Democrats will win everytime. No matter who you support in the Primary, if we do not stop this we will be a weakened party and the Republicans will win.

I don't give a fig about Michigan's "beauty contest" on the Democratic side.

But, did anybody watch last night's debate? It solidified for me who was the best prepared, most knowledgeable, and indeed as she keeps saying it, the one "ready to lead from day one". It was a masterful performance by Sen. Clinton, she knew the ins-and-outs of every issue that she was asked. Her responses were thorough and thoughtful, no pat answers.

While Sens. Obama & Edwards are bright and capable men, the sheer depth of knowledge demonstrated by Sen. Clinton last night reinforces my belief that she would be the best Democratic choice for 2008.

The country is in too much trouble to chose substance over style. Therefore, I'm voting for Hillary Clinton in my state's primary and in the general election.

Obama – Double Standards are in use….
Look his background and beliefs up….He is suppose to unite?

Again, CNN does it's best job to put Obama and his campaign in the most positive light. 70% of the black vote, which constitutes 25% of the total vote would NOT have swayed the end results. Clinton would have STILL been the winnner, regardless! And, these results also indicate that Clinton still managed to garner thirty percent even with the uproar and media sensationalizing over the supposed race issue.

What I am most sickened by, though, is that CNN put up on the airwaves these statistics and it appeared as if Obama would have won by 70% of the entire vote. Please BE CLEAR and remember that you are supposed to be jouranilists, not campaign SUPPORTERS!

Ridiculous!

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Even so, roughly 70 percent of Michigan’s African-American voters — a group that makes up a quarter of Michigan’s Democratic electorate — did not cast their votes for Clinton, choosing the “uncommitted” option instead. Yet these voters weren’t uncommitted at all: in fact, according to CNN exit polls, they overwhelmingly favored Barack Obama, whose name did not appear on the ballot.
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I have noticed each time there is an opportunity for ambiguity, CNN exit polls or CNN affiliate polls favor a Sen. Clinton opposition candidate. Just as in Michigan case CNN exit polls conclude African americans in Michigan are favoring Obama. I am sure after SC primary, Obama phenomenon is due to loose its luster. Sen. Obama has stooped to use the race rhetoric, which is a confirming indicator of his campaign consultants worries spilling out in the open.

Unless CNN has stake in Obama campaign, it is best to stay neutral in exit polls. A repeat of NH CNN/WMUR election eve poll debacle could be the last thing CNN may be looking for.

The problem is that 40% of the people spent to drive to the pollsto vote AGAINST Hillary. That says alot. People will spend time to vote for a candidate they like, but its rare for that many people to take the effort to vote against some one.

Those who are trying to calculate the totals based on the results are not taking this into account. If Obama and Edwards were not in the race, there pool of votes would be MUCH bigger than the 40% that voted against Hillary.

This vote really has little to do with race. Hillary has turned off alot of potential voters with her slimy tactics.

It's hilarious that Clinton supporters always blame someone else for the issues and ill advised statements made by Hilary.

FYI: To all the uninformed Clinton supporters, it wasn't Obama who started the race controversy, it was your dear beloved Hilary.

Get your facts straight or it could be you might be getting your info from FOX News – Fair and Balanced!

I am not against Hilary or for Obama…its just pathetic that people get duped by their dear politicians.

Voting is a great privilege, atleast use it wisely!!!

Get to know the person you are voting for, its simple if you want the country to follow a new direction (Not the same old Washington politics), then Obama/Edward is your choice, or for dear Republicans its Ron Paul; or if you want the same old way of politics…then by all means vote for Hilary.

A leader doesn't need to scare or create fear among people to prove a point or win votes!

I agree with John when he says:
""News" reporting is often no better than entertainment, and "analysis" has been replaced by speculation."
But this is CNN, part of the mainstream liberal media. There is no need for the mainstream media to discuss the issues because Obama and Hillary are the same on the issues and CNN assumes that they are all correct in their views and that everyone agrees with them because them. CNN and the Democrat party don't care about issues, they care about who can beat the republicans. It is clear that some people like Janet S feel that "an Obama win would mean that the next President will be a Republican." Besides, issues won't come out until the general election campaign starts, it's all a personality contest now. Sad but True.

I am from Michigan, and yes, I voted yesterday for Hillary – why? First of all, I am a democrat, and second of all – the candidates all had a choice of being on the ballet – Obama and John Edwards CHOOSE to take their names off – therefore, Hillary was the only prime candidate on the ballot. I feel she did the right thing and voting for her doesn't show I am racist – it shows that I want change and she seems the strongest of all democratic contenders. She isn't one who takes her name off the ballot because she wants to prove something.

Yes, the media is trying to portray this as a race issue so that they can polarize the democrats. CNN is doing that and FOX News is trying very hard to keep the race issue in their coverage as well. They think they can rig our elections and give Republicans a victory. Hillary supporters please be beware.

I hope we don't fall in that trap

TO: Susan TX

And I'll just bet you're one of those weeping willows (more like wimps) who was won over by Hillary's moment: THE TEAR THAT ALMOST WAS!!!

Get real, girl!!! Our country is in dire straits on so many levels now. We need someone who has the strength of character to withstand and weather whatever comes their way. Someone who has the capacity to be diplomatic when needed and not divisive to suit their own selfish purposes. THAT person ain't Hillary!!! At age 60, she still has a lot of growing up to do!!!

How many people did not go out and vote because only Hillary was on the ballot? I am guessing quite a few.

Here we go the Mainstream media trying to amp up the race card – which neither Clinton nor Obama wants to play.

Part of the problem is trusting CNN as a source in general. The government has their hands in the media. They can twist it any way they want to make people believe or disbelieve.

January 16, 2008
Potentially troubling news for Clinton in Michigan 'win'
Posted: 09:45 AM ET

January 15, 2008
Potentially troubling news for Clinton in Michigan 'win'
Posted: 11:00 PM ET

CNN, thank you for constantly reminding us that Hillary is still in the race.
But this is boring. I hope Bill will talk again. He has been very entertaining.

thats just stupid. if u dont vote for Obama, then it means that you dont agree with his policies or you dont think that he is capable. however, if u dont vote for obama solely cause he is black then you are a racist.

I live in MI and voted for Hill yesterday, though I felt my vote really didn't count. In case it is relevant, I am also a woman of color.

I had conversations with several people who just didn't vote because of the position of the Democratic party. I believe this attitude was pervasive outside the black community as well. I still don't understand how the Democratic Party can just discount Michigan votes. The votes are needed to win, so why alienate those of us who want to exercise our right to vote?

Everyone should just QUIT IT! I've heard more racist and sexist drivel coming out of the people on this board than out of any campaign. Perhaps we democrats aren't any better than crabs in a barrel. Frankly, regardless of race, sex , whatever, we should be lucky we have such fantastic candidates… If only we can avoid screwing it up for them… and ourselves.

They've chosen to move on and asked their supporters to do the same. Let's do that.

CNN chose to write this meaningless piece (perhaps that was ill-advised and unfortunate), but don't attribute it to an Obama conspiracy — THERE ARE NO CODE WORDS. He — contrary to the belief of many of you — has not played the race card. And I find it impossible to believe that Hillary has anything but the greatest respect for Dr. King or would seek in any way to diminsh his legacy.

You all need to get over yourselves, listen to the candidates and chose who you believe is the right candidate to clean this country up regardless of race, sex or religion. Otherwise, there will be another four years of American self destruction.

Zagby's latest poll
Clinton 39%
Obama 38%
Other 23%

4.9% margin of error

She had 21 point lead not too long ago

A few tears from Hillary Clinton and a few stinging words from Bill will change the dynamics of all this numbers

CNN, are you reading these comments? Stop with the campaigning for Obama already! You are becoming as one sided as FOX! If this biased reporting doesn't stop, you are going to lose all respect. If it wasn't for Lou Dobbs, I wouldn't ever tune into you.

andy k, you are so right. Hillary expected the entire Democratic party to fall at her feet. When it didn't, she and her husband got hateful, and gladly let her supporters do the mud-slinging.

If Hillary becomes President, she will out-do George Bush in thinking that the rest of the country owes it to her to walk in lock-step behind her.

She's a hypocrite and a fraud.

An exit poll is still something that must be taken seriously. While I agree that one state's exit polls are not to be trusted to accurately predict what will happen in another state, how many polls can really be trusted. You all may love to point out those, and other, points. You neglect to realize that an exit poll, and polls of similar political nature are the best/only way of determining with some degree of accuracy the current tide of the political waters.
Had Hillary's demographic data come out in her favor would you all have been going at the neck of the Michigan Exit Poll the way you are now that it went somewhat toward Obama?

WOW – Susan in Texas. CNN is painting Obama as the second coming? How about all of the over exposure that Clinton is getting across the board. And why? Because she's extremely polarizing and will give the networks something to report on over the next 4 years should she become President.

America is at a crossroads and we are in need of real (dare I say it?) change. A change that can only come from someone who is fresh, positive, experienced, and most of all – truly hopeful for the future of America. We need to embrace a change that will propel us forward, not take us backward. We need someone in the Oval Office that is NOT a Clinton or Bush.

I believe Barack Obama to be the candidate who can see where we are now, can see where we should be and has the presence and clarity of mind to get us there.

CNN please "stop the anti-Clinton" campaign….Michigan vot for Clinton…period…

John, clearly you cannot count "uncommitted" as representing the full support of Edwards and Obama combined. It is remarkable that 40% came out to vote for the word "uncommitted", knowing that their candidates names were not on the ballot.

There is no spinning to be done. Hillary was the only major candidate on the ballot. There was talk that 30% or more would've been a strong showing for "uncommitted" considering the circumstances. Instead, it got 40%, which is remarkable.

If Michigan had a regular primary with all candidates on the ballot, Obama would've won the state handily. I can assure you of that.

Let me get this stright. If the Democratic party wins the election, the national party will decide who's votes count and who's don't based on wheather they like when you vote or not. What happened to every vote counts.

Hillary should bow out now. Mr. Obama will be the next President of the UNITED States of America.

You can always spin the data to "create" a story. By reading this article, you would think that African Americans make up the majority of Democratic voters in Michigan. Is this true – I don't think so. If you're going to do a story like this, then where are the other numbers – age, gender, independent, other minorities. This is a shameful piece of fluff spun to keep the racial discussion in play even though both Clinton and Obama have said "let it go".

I am truly confused, please educate me. What has Bill or Hillary Clinton done for Black people? SOmtimes, I see that Hillary supporters think they are voting for Bill not Hillary. Hillary needs to start standing on her own two legs.

"The Michigan primary vote was essentially meaningless: the national party stripped the state of its delegates because it held its contest too early in the election season, "

Why should a national political party have the right to disenfranchise voters?

When we hold our state primaries should be left up to the states, not power dealing politicos!

CME, Santa Barbara

'In the early part of the year, when Name recognition was the driving factor, Blacks overwhelmingly supported Hillary. I heard no complaints from white posters, I guess because "all was right with the world as we they it". Now that the candidates are being vetted, and black voters are deciding they like what Obama has to offer and are moving his way, suddenly white posters are accusing Obama of playing the race card.
Candidates have always tried to attract blocks of voters: seniors, women, hispanics, blacks, unions you name it. But Obama is the only one who gets criticized for trying, successfully, to attract black voters. That's a double standard.

Again, Candidates have always tried to attract Black voters, Obama shouldn't have to shy away from that just because he's black. If there's a backlash from white voters because of that, then I'd say we haven't come as far as I'd hoped in bridging racial understanding"

teni, the problem isnt the runners using the race card, its the people , people like you, he's black, I am voting for him, has anyone listened to all the debates? I heard obama challenged about leadership yesterday, and being able to lead and his response was I will put people in those positions and monitor them?, another obama supporter uses Bills cheating as a write off of obamas drug use? Bill isnt running, Hillary, the woman who was cheated on and stood by her man is. and yet another b.o. supporter on her says the mi unions dont want bill back in office? which union is that? I was a proud uaw employee for 12 years, 8 with bill as president, and I made alot of money, cars were selling , homes were selling, the country had a budget surplus, we werent at war? what dont you get? if hillary's ideals are anything close, bring her on, and as for all the new blood and fresh idea's I see as obama campaing rally cry, we have several here newly to erie county,and guess what, we are worse off then when we had the experience"career politicians" I as a democrat think HC has the best chance/most knowledge to turn us around, I also believe BO should be her vp, then when she is done, he would have my vote whole heartedly! mr edwards, has probably the best message, but he unlike OBAMA and Hillary didnt have the pharmeceutical companies financial backing, oh yes obama people who keep spewwing about the drug companies, obama is already in thier debt tooo.

Forty cent gas tax increase effective Jan. 31st. And we are concerned about black or white votes. Get real people, It's the economy, stupid, sound familiar. The war in Irac, Afganistan and maybe Iran.. the issues should the most important to all Americians. And I mean ALL AMERICIANS

Why is it that when CNN has a debate with the democrats they don't get into the subject of illegal's in the country? After all it is one of the things the American people would like to hear about. Are you afraid they will no longer be on your show if you use that format? Maybe the sponsers will dry up for such questions? Would like to hear your reasoning behind this.

The more CNN paints Obama as the second coming of Christ, the more convinced I become that my decision NOT TO VOTE for him was the correct one.

Watching last night's debate, again, showed me who should be our next president. I saw three candidates, but only one president. I don't know who else saw this but I saw only one candidate displaying the qualities needed in our next president. He was humble, not high-minded, about his strength and weakness. He was charismatic and comfortable in his skin. He displayed his ability to reach a consensus with Edwards over post-Iraq U.S. troops' involvement. He was diplomatic and poised in response to Clinton's question about co-sponsoring her bill. He was alert and bold to correct any distortions about himself or his record. Finally, while the others may have been spirited about what Clinton/Edwards can do for America, it was only Obama who was consistent and clear about what WE can do.

Could we please start addressing the fact that Clinton's major argument, that "she's the one with superior experience" of all the candidates, is totally bogus? Compare her 7 years experience as an elected official (sorry… First Lady doesn't count) to Obama's 11, and tell me who has more experience!

Once you strip her of that argument, what's left to vote for?!

Clinton does have problems. If she wins the nomination a lot of people who normally vote Democratic will vote for Bloomberg who will almost certainly run an independent campaign. The Country has Bush AND Clinton fatigue.

Why is the Black Vote single out , there are other people voting, this needs to stop. Myself, I get tried of hearing this. Sound like the other vote don't count

I think we need to be careful about automatically accusing a candidate of "using" either the "race card" or "gender card." Both gender and race are still a valid concern in the U.S., whether we still like to admit it or not, and it seems a shame if we cannot discuss this fact openly. To me, it has seemed that, for a very long time Obama studiously avoided raising the issue of race… probably because he was afraid of just this type of backlash. In fact, I supported Edwards for a long time, because he was the only candidate bringing up tough issues like race, and the fact that there is still disharmony and inequity in this country. If Obama does not bring it up, then he is "ignoring" the issue and disenfranchising people, if he does, he is "playing the race card." Seems to me he is in a no-win situation, as perhaps Clinton is with gender.

If we want candidates to be "real," then we need to be able to handle a real debate on issues that are more comfortable to ignore.

Hey, I submitted a comment and it's not there. My one moment of fame. Shucks. Anyway, I'm for HILLARY, THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!

These comments are a hoot! Keep it up folks!

I don't know why this is a big deal. If Obama was on the ballot, then he would've gotten maybe 30% of the total vote. Once again the media is spinning this useless stat into something important.

That goes to show you there is half the population who wouldn't vote to Hilary no matter what!! This should definetly raise a question whether she can win in a general election should she be the nomenie.

Like I posted on here yesterday, it's the media that is playing the race wars. Not Hillary. Not Obama. Hillary and Obama supporters (black and white voters), please don't buy into this. Please see it for what it is. We democrats are more intelligent, aren't we?

Special thanks to all the intelligent posters on here – Nick, John, Tod, Charlotte, etc.

I will vote my conscious, I will not allow myself to be swayed by the words or by the media.

I will vote for a leader that is strong willed, determined and willing to fight for the issues that matter to me as an individual.

I will vote for for a leader that will restore our country’s economy and our standing in the world.

I will vote for a candidate who will be unafraid of taking a stand and making an unpopular choice if and when it is needed.

I will not be bullied into voting for a candidate based on the color of thier skin.

I will vote for Hillary Clinton.

As of Jan. 16 McCain & Huckabee each have 25.7% of the Republican delegates and share about equally in news coverage with Romney, Clinton and Obama.
Why is it that Edwards with 26.9% of the Democratic delegates is largely ignored on the news?

"Uncommitted" represents Obama and Edwards combined. Hillary beat them both with 55%. Stop spinning this.

Quite the predicament I'm in as black male in his mid 20s unfortunately.

If I vote for Obama it's because he's black
If I dont vote for him it's because I dont want to appear biased voting for a black candidate being black myself.
If I vote for him it's because I'm an uneducated young adult
If I vote for him it's because I'm sexist and dont want to see a female as president.

Why am I not allowed to vote for him because in MY OPINION, he's the best person for the job at hand. Why does my decision need to be analyzed 5 million ways it's not supposed because he's a black male and I'm a black male.

The media is making this worst than it needs to be. I personally don't care for neither Hillary nor Barack, but I don't agree with them making this about race. People need to learn to vote for the candidate that best personifies their beliefs and the things they want from a candidate, not because of the color of his skin or gender. It is not fair for the media and the pundits to keep throwing this race thing in the face of the American people. As an African American, I am quite frankly, insulted by the notion that we must make this about race. I believe the Hillary Clinton will still prevail, despite what many believe. You may not agree with her, but an Obama win would mean that the next President will be a Republican, unless I am sadly mistakened. The candidates made it about race and it backfired.

How's that for spinning the news? All of those people who would have supposedly voted for Obama, could have written in his name on the ballot. The media continues to dictate their spin. We are the fools for reading it.

To JP – And your assuming that All of Clintos supporters voted? They might have stayed home because they thought there was no reason to vote with just her name. SO..It works both ways no matter how you try and spin it.

cnn is the best . i watch you all the time. go obama.

Why does CNN have this posted at the top of the page again? I was on this site earlier this morning and this was the top posting, then when I come back to the site it is still posted at the top, while other items are posted below it that have come to this page since this item did. Please tell me that you are not intentionally trying to continue the "race" issue even after the candidates have called for a truce. Please start reporting the news instead of trying to stoke the fire. You are not doing this country any service by continuing this. Maybe we should be asking if CNN is racist!

What's the matter CNN moderators?
Are You afraid of my challenge question to Obama supporters?

You don't want them to know the truth about his core value system because it would damage your media darling?

I posted several times and you won't place it with the postings!
Why don't you give fair time and real reporting, not just about the above ridiculously biased article but also to the challenge I proposed to Obama supporters. It seems to me you want to keep them as dumb and blind as you are!

Challenge your readers–have them research Obama's church on the computer in any search engine. He claims it as his core. Why not let them see, then, what is his core?

Are you afraid they'll read the About Us page on the site and realize that the man you have been helping topush for Prersident is actually attending and vowing an allegiance to a totally racist chuch? Do it people. Google it and read the about us page because CNN won't tell you the truth.

CNN:

You need a waiver that states, "for entertainment purposes only." Who is giving you the directive for the anti-Clinton campaign?

Those who are Obama's fans, SHUT UP and explain NOW why he comes from a racist church?

Would this be allowed if he were whites?

You can't answer can you?

It's a real shame and scary to think that soooo many people will vote for Obama because he's half black instead of the issues at hand. American Puppets.

This is a non-issue, and I don't believe this poll. Haven't we already learned that these political polls aren't worth the airtime they receive? It's just another opportunity for the media to do a little more Hillary-bashing. Any ordinary person should be able to figure this one out!

Obama was not born in Africa, it is true of most of the black people. True their ancesters were, mine were from several different countries, like Ireland,England and yes native americans. Does that make me an Irish,English, Indian-American?

I guess you perceived this non-story as so important that you repeated the post, headlines and content, from yesterday. Oh, and thanks again for the predicted Obama win in New Hampshire.

My advice — try being a little more subtle. You are almost able to claim the "fair and balanced" label.

Anybody who thinks CNN is anti-Hillary is a idiot.

I would change parties before voting for Hillary.

Double Standards?

Obama gets away with going to a racist church, ethics and drug background and he never is put to the hard questions. Even though this is all true, it doesn't matter folks, whites are the only racists…..Goodbye USA…..

I really hurt for my child….

Democratic party need a leader like Hillary Clinton. Every vote counts!

How the party could try to completely ignore the votes from Michigan, punishing? Who give them the rights? The votes are meaningless??? Are you trying to push the people in Michigan to vote for Republican?

Shame on you CNN, you lose my respect because of your bias.

CNN may appear Anti-Hillary, with this reporting, but in fact it is evident that this group is PRO Hillary, because they know that by trying to stir up "racial polictics" which doesn't exist, which Obama deliberately stayed away from, they'll cause white voters to turn away from Obama. This is already happening and so their work is almost done!

New word: 'PLUNDITRY' Definition – Excess punditry. What a political pundit does when he wants to sound important and plunders data to dig up a controversial finding that contradicts the outcome of a poll.

This article is the epitome of 'plunditry'. Hillary got 56% of the total vote, and yet, this guy finds bad news for her in the exit polls? This is why pollsters and pundits are the big losers in this campaign. It doesn't really matter how its done… when someone gets 56% of the total vote, it is a good thing.

Wow… you guys at CNN are really trying to hammer this 'spin' home!
This story is up twice (two times) on the ticker!

I was a Hillary supporter, and I watched the New Hamshire debate. I am a white female of Hillary's age, but when she said what she said about Martin Luther King Jr. and President Johnson is made me sick. Why? Because if Hillary is anything she is smart and she new exactly the response that she would get by doing it. She played the race card. I will not vote for her. She is willing to destroy the party and the country in order to win.

To Rene in D.C.

I agree 100% with your comments! Thanks.

Hillary's campaign handlers don't have a clue, do they!

Look, I've been a registered Democrat for 35 years, voted every election for the Dem
and we've had some real big time losers, I held my nose and voted. But NOT this time!

I don't agree with McCain on a number of issues, but I'm willing to vote for what's best for this country. I never thought I would cross party lines, but this year I may not have a choice.

If only Al Gore would run.

In reading the comments posted on here, I am sad to say that the damage that this race/gender debate has brought is growing more and more, and it hearts my heart to see that people are not looking beyond gender or race. I posted on a previously blog that the damage this issue will cause will result in a republican winning the White House, and that the dems would lose a 3rd presidential election cycle in a row. I think that those who view Obama so negatively should really get to know the man before you cast judgment on his debating/oratory skills. I am very careful of what I say when I talk in public, and sometimes I fumble at words because I want to make sure I THINK BEFORE I SPEAK!!!!. Obama wants to make sure he convey's his message clearly, and for those who has a beef against someone who fumbles with words, I should tell you no one is perfect so we need to get off our self righteous horses and come back down to reality. For those who view Clinton in a negative way I think you should also try to get to know her. She is in a bubble with her aides ALL AROUND HER that are telling her to be this shrill person that she is not. Hillary is a very warm and geninue person, and she is someone that is very likable (just like Obama). I have met before of them before in person, and I am sadden to see that this contest has gone the way it has. My hope is that both sides Clinton's camp and Obama's camp can come together and try to unify against the Republicans. My prediction will be that one can not survive without the other, and that Clinton and Obama will have no other choice but to become a ticket in the fall. If they want this party to become divided like the comments on this blog, they will come together as a ticket for the sake of the party.

CNN keeps bringing Roland Martin as a neutral commentator, however, it is quite clear from his every statement that he is an Obama backer. CNN should balance its coverage of the presidential race.

The writer of this article made an incorrect statement. He said that if you voted uncommitted you were voting for Obama. If you voted uncommitted that meant that you were voting for John Edwards or Obama. We have a lot of Edwards people in this state, so don't throw all those uncommitted votes to Obama. Give Edwards his votes too.

Nick Wrote: "January 16, 2008 6:17 am ET

CNN, stop doing the anti-Clinton campaign …!!!!!!!!!

You have pretty much lost my respect …."

Yeah You need to run a PRO-Clinton campaign!!!!

That's what the real biased liberal pro democrat MSM is SUPPOSE to do!!!!!

I think Hillary would love to transform the country into a system where her name was the only one on the ballot.

I believe the same thing will happen in Florida. I am registered demacrat that has voted in every election since 1968. This will be the first one I will skip due to The Demacratic National commitee disenfranchising the Florida electorate. They obviously think we need them more than they need us. That's a big mistake.

When Martin Luther King was fighting for justice for black Americans some of our own black folks were telling him not to rock the boat and that change would eventually come. Fortunately, for Blacks and for ALL Americans, Reverend King did not listen. He knew the time was NOW. This absurdity in the black community and other communities about Obama should wait his turn is the most denigrating, condescending racism I've ever heard. Our time is NOW. We are not just rocking the boat, America, we are rocking the vote!!!! My grandfather marched with Martin and campaigned for Bobby Kennedy. Our time is NOW. It would be a disgrace to vote for a person who will divide us all – Hillary Clinton, instead of a man with a vision, a man with hope, and a man Dr. King would enthusiastically endorse – Barack Obama. On the upcoming celebration of the birth of Dr. King honor his memory and all that he stood for and vote for Barack Obama. There's no better way to honor Dr. King.

Let's get this straight: Americans are notorious for letting themselves be misled. Look what happened to us in 2000 and 2004. Now it's a great orator who hasn't done a thing of substance against someone who started working for the common good the day she graduated from law school. Anyone can talk – just a certain few can act.

I am wondering why obama and edwards werent on the ballot and hillary was?
I guess they felt it was meaningless,well Hillary didnt, she still gave the people of MI their say. it shows me she is in it for the people, and that nobody is meaningless. People black and white should realize this is about bringing this great nation back to prominence and respect , not about getting the first woman or first african American in office, electing a president because of gender or skin color will make worse(if possible) what "W" has done. and as for cnn, not quite sure what thier agenda is , but it is clearly pointed towards getting Obama elected.
neutral reporting of the news is what they should try

I love all the Hillary "supporters" coming out of the woodwork to comment on this piece. So c'mon, guys, fess up: how many of ya'll are plants from the Clinton campaign?

I don't doubt that half the Hillary support here is from people affiliated with her campaign, who are being paid or prompted to comment in order to try to sway public opinion.

Nice try, Hillary, but just having a lot of insiders and "people" may not cut it this election.

P.S. CNN, you still suck. And try giving Edwards some coverage for a change.

The thing that bothers me most about this election is that the black community is coming together to support someone just because they have the same skin color as them. The bond they share as black "brothers" and "sisters" outrages me. They need to look at real issues, and who has the most experience-not the darkest skin color. It takes experience to lead, and experience is not a word that can be titled to the rookie Senator Barack Obama from Illinois.

CNN should stop playing the race card. Not the canidates. If Black people vote for Barack why it should be because he is black, I have yet to see any pole about how many whites’ votes for Clinton and state that is a vote against Barack.

To Susan in Texas:

Barack Obama earned his way into Harvard and performed admirably as based on his academic record.

Bush was a leagacy at Yale; he was going there even though his high school grades and college board scores were not good enough. He was also a C- student there, mainly because the good ole boy network took over and lobbied for the grades!

So, there is a HUGE difference between the two of them!!!

Hilary is an evil doer and everyone knows it. Just go back to Arkansas days when she was up to her ears in scandal. During the Bill presidency she was basically sidelined on the Healthcare issue because there was so much dirt to be raked up that the Repubs silenced her. Everyone on the inside knows that the Dems cant afford to have Hilary get thru with the Repubs holding so many trump cards on her. I

Wow, Ralph. You are a perfect example of a Hillary supporter. Injecting ad hominem instead of responding like an adult to the substantive issues. Also you may claim MSNBC is biased, but look at the chronology I pointed out (I bet you didn't even view the site). If you feel something was left out, please explain. But don't rely on the intellectually easy argument of bias. If you claim bias, back it up with an intelligent example. I backed up my point for why I thought CNN was being biased. Please try your best to do the same.

Also, look at the debate last night. Given the opportunity to ask the other candidates a substantive question, Clinton opted to grandstand politically by asking Obama if he would support a bill she is sponsoring. If Hillary genuinely wanted Obama to support her legislation she woudn't ask him on national television without sharing the details of her plan beforehand. Ultimately, once again, Clinton's "question" was emblematic of yet another of her obscene political parlor tricks. Obama, however, responded perfectly. No longer should anyone think he can't handle any of the political tricks thrown his way. Its no wonder why people think Clinton is interested only in political calculus, it may be the only thing she understands.

Also, the reason Clinton said she didn't vote for the energy bill was also telling, and patently untruthful I might add. If you read today's Washington Post fact checking section, you will see that Hillary's claim that the energy bill was a give-away to the oil companies was absolutely false. Although the bill included some tax credits, it included even more tax increases on the industry. Thus, the industry's net tax burden actually increased! So Clinton's remarks are exactly the type of subterfuge and lies propagated by the administration of the past 8 years. They rely on the fact that the public won't know any better, so they have no compunction about spewing whatever lies they desire. Its how we got into Iraq. You actually want more of this nonsense?

Furthermore, I think this question also provided insight into what would happen in a Clinton administration. Obama voted for the engergy bill because it was the largest investment in alternative sources of energy in u.s. history. Yet, Clinton didn't vote for it because her political adversaries were involved. Again, this is an example of a typical closed-minded washington politician whose self-interested partisan politics prevents them from making substantive progress on important issues. This behavior is completely asanine.

If politicians in this country continue to vote for bills depending on the basis of the author's party (as was the case here because the bill was NOT a give-away to the oil industry), we are going to continue to fail to make progress on anything of importance. Why do you think congress has the approval rating it has? Because its full of folks, like Clinton, who have loyalties to a party instead of to the American people.

Its is so abudnantly clear now that Clinton simply does not have the judgment to get anything done in washington. The status quo must change. We can't afford it not to.

CNN's obsession with RACE is disturbing. They are going out of their way to keep race near the forefront of this election. It's very harmful. The supposed "race politics" was blown way out of proportion by this and other news networks. It's as if they were waiting patiently for the slightest thing that can be misconstrued as a race issue to strike. It's revolting.

Reply : Tom Dedham:

Enjoyed your comments Tom and hope you don't mind me giving you my take on the scenerio.

I am not a Clinton sheep and as a Canadian, don't even have a vote so I feel quite assured you can classify my views as a mere independent viewer's take on the subject.

Reading between the lines, I would assert from your comments you are certainly not a Hillary Fan. I have no favourtism for any Candidate to date. But, I'll admit I have no admiration for any of the Republican contenders.

But here's what all this Clinton rhetoric says to me – The Spin Machines are out in full force. And in my humble opinion, for one reason. They want to sway the voters to Obama's Camp. Let's face it, what could be better for the Republicans? And the majority of the Spinners are from the Republican camp. They know Hillary will give a Republican Nominee a Real Run for the White House. And likewise they know Obama won't be hard for one of their, in my view, Bush Clones to beat. Hence, the Hillary attacks by the Republican Henchmen.

And like I stated previously, I am not for any one Candidate. I'm just looking in.
But what I am for is putting a Leader in the White House who has the competence to do the Job. As that is a win/win situation for America and the World. I'm afraid the Republicans have left a very sour taste in my mouth thanks to Mr. Incompetence Superior Bush. And on the world stage, I know my disgust for Bush is a feeling shared by many.

So, if Americans want to trash and bash Hillary off the Presidential Podium go fo it. But, I think it might be wise for them to begin supporting another Democrat Candidate to take her place. Unless, that is, Americans want to live through another disastrous four years of the same deplorable tactics,and incompetent leadership. And to add insult to injury, be part and parcel of another trillion dollar military fiasco in Iran et al, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and lets throw in Russia just as a back up of the afore said mentioned.

And tthe potential of hat scenerio my friend, will make the present disaster in Iraq/Afghanistan look like a walk in the park with parasoles, and baskets. And has the potential of affecting the Universal Population of which I'm a member. And quite frankly, that view becoming reality, truly disturbs me, to say the least. Neither America nor the World are ready for it, or need it.

Just my view from here. All The Best.

Hilary is not winning the election people.. you can't become the president just because you were married to one years ago… sorry kiddies, dont work like that..

Obama is winning this thing.. DEAL WITH IT

The African-American community is voting for an African-American candidate, and people are surprised by this?!

The real shock may come in the New York state primary, where it's rumored that New York City has a few African-Americans.

Will that be a shock, too?!

I can't believe the comments I'm reading today. Most of you who say you're democrats are either down right racist, or just nasty sore losers. What we should be concentrating on is getting Bush out of office, getting our troops out of Iraq, and trying to fix this horrible economy. You guys are so superficial with your who's better, Black man, White woman, White man debate. Listen up people:
If we don't stop all this, a republican will surely get into office. Are democrats that stupid we'll keep the in-fighting going because of racism? First off, if you're racist, or even remotely racist, do everyone a favor and vote republican. As democrats, we ARE the civil rights movement. Senators Clinton and Obama have both moved on (watch the debate). Why don't we do the same? Ask yourself:
How can I represent my party efficiently if I'm racist?

Obama will win 08 presidential race – Trust me! People don't see him coming…

Never mind him being the only candidate that comes from a totally RACIST church and belief..Never mind him having a past of drugs and NO experience…

The most powerful position in the world now needs no qualification barriers now…

As for Hillary…..She has no backbone, she caters to the black people….Neither one should win….This is a race to protect the USA not a fashion, politically correctness game……

I find it moronic that people keep writing that they have read a CNN posting of less than 20 sentences and have now decided in no uncertain terms that they are just now changing their vote. Sheep.

I appreciated that NBC brought up the Obama team memo. Four pages of race baiting was a little over the top. I blogged about the memo and Obama bloggers were very vehement (that is putting it over politely) that it did not happen but of course refused to go to any of the legitimate links that had the memo in it's entirety. At least Obama had the courage to admit it and take accountability for his supporters.

CNN tries to be unbiased but has to generate news for it's 24 hour cycle. I do not believe they would get the response the do if they covered the issues. If you truly enjoy hating Clinton, try MSNBC.

Clinton asks for Obama's support on legislation and he agrees. The media gets critical and snarky and calls the ability of the Dems to get along a 'love fest' and MSNBC's Cris Matthews states that he isn't sure that's what we want to see.

It isn't the candidates that are inappropriate. It isn't the media. It's the bloggers. So keep reading and keep changing your vote. Note: with all of the people changing their vote, I haven't noticed any difference when polling the bloggers preference.

Please. Isn't there any news worth being reported out there? Who cares. CNN you are sinking Obama's campaign by posting all these anti-Hillary stories. Coverage like this is having a negative effect on Obama's campaign and is rallyiong support towards Hillary, which is obvious by the comments posted here. CNN give it up before you sink Obama which is great news for Hillary.

Hillary won the Michigan contest by garnering 55% of the votes against–guess who? No one! This isn't what I would call a win. Heck, I guarantee I will win every election I ever attempt if I'm running by myself!

Hey Hiliary:

Who adviced you to use the "brown" term. I found this term racist and abrasive and may become a new term in the near future if you have your way. I prayer you will measure your words in the future, cause they reflect your heart and hurt people. I am American and my grandparents and their grandparents are American who stayed on their land and and became American over night . My race is caucasion (54 years old), My ancestory is mexican, My nationality is American, I am not brown, mexican American, latino, or any other divisive term I am American period OK. My prayer is you not get any vote from the "brown"…….
people.

roland

CNN used to appear pro-Clinton but now as they have become more even-handed and just reporting the facts, it seems this bothers Clinton supporters. I strongly believe that a great majority of African-American voters have seen and heard enough of the Clinton circus and will solidly support Obama by a very wide majority . Shouldn't that be the case for all voters when the choice is one between a candidate telling the truth and not? For instance,Clinton is now trying to say that she supported the Hagel resolution prior to the initiation of the Iraq War when she in fact supported the White House favored resolution and got up before the Senate to say so. This her one major policy decision was contributory indeed to the headlong rush into conflict. I could fill this blog with her misappropriations and shadings of the truth. It is indeed time for the Democratic Party to embrace its true future in the candidacy of Senator Obama and not its past in the candidacy of Senator Clinton.

The most disturbing thing about Michigan for Hillary Clinton is that in an election where she was the only major candidate on the ballot, she still only got 55% of the vote. 40% of the voters in the DEMOCRATIC primary said they would rather give their vote to nobody rather than give it to Clinton. That looks really bad for her when it comes to a general election.

CNN, go home and do your homework in journalism! You are so biased and doing great disservice to this country. You are one of the big reasons why this country is so divided; is it that hard to get the facts?

Anahadwolves,

Please give one example of when Obama himself has said anything negative in this campaign or played the race card.

The minute Sen. Clinton decided to give her analogy of Obama being more King and she being more like LBJ. In many folks minds, she inserted race… and this whole mess began. Now, Obama has to answer for her comments. Obama had one response it was not negative and he did use the word race.

Not to mentioned Obama was the first call a truce and tell his supporters to stop the negativity. At the very least Obama should get some credit for taking responsibility for his campaigners.

At this time, we need to focused on the issues. Not the blame.

It looks like Obama's "race riot" has been effective in scaring black voters to his side. It's amazing that this clean cut all american boy that claims race isn't an issue is somehow making it one. It's time people actually read beyond the headlines when making a judgement on a candidate.

Has Hillary said anything untrue or incorrect? NO.

Obama's camp and he himself have made political hay out of a non-issue. Distorting the statements Hillary made that we designed to highlight that "Obama is NO Jack Kennedy or Martin Luther King." He is simply a man that is colorful, and idealistic, but has no substance or experience as these great men had. He is only speaking words when what we need is ACTION!

Wynter

Obama will win 08 presidential race – Trust me! People don't see him coming…

Never mind him being the only candidate that comes from a totally RACIST church and belief..Never mind him having a past of drugs and NO experience…

The most powerful position in the world now needs no qualification barriers now…

As for Hillary…..She has no backbone, she caters to the black people….Neither one should win….This is a race to protect the USA not a fashion, politically correctness game……

I too watched the debate and isn't it amazing that people can watch the same debate and have different opinions about it. I felt Barack looked presidential he stayed above the fray, he explained his differences, he admitted mistakes and he told us what he will do for this country. I liked the fact that they had common ground on alot of issues and they all believe a democratic president is needed to fix the mess that Bush made. The more I hear Obama speak the more I am convinced that we have a great opportunity here to make a big change in this country on so many positive fronts. I am taking all this history in and breathing better these days knowing that YES WE CAN make this a better place for us all!!!

The country is going downhill. I would take my chances with someone who knows politics and who knows what is going wrong and has solutions to fix it. I would not vote for a someone who has the least of experience in this field. Politics is politcs. It's not going to change. So it's important to chose a smart politician who knows how to get things done in this field. Experience is crucial here, I am sorry to say this but this is the fact and not a racist comment. Whether it be a man or woman, black or white, the candidate must have solid experience and come forth with solutions to the problems the country is facing now. Remember politics is politics. Leader of this country will also have to work with policians from other countries too.
They require relevant experiece of some sort even to be a waiter/waitress at a restraunt!

I am amazed at the majority of these comments…racists, the black vote.

The founding fathers of this country made Mr. Obama a black man…not the media, not the so-called black vote. History of this country said that one drop of "Black" blood makes you "Black". Mr. Obama's mother is a white American woman . His father is a African from Kenya (I believe). I don't know anything about either of his parents who has to be totally disappointed in this entire process. The only thing they did wrong was love each other long enough to create Barak Obama.

But Barak is an American, period. Let's stop all of this rhetoric of race. If Barak Obama was not a viable candidate, he would have bottom numbers even if you viewed him as a white man. But are you actually saying that a black man (according to his dad's side of the family) or a white man (according to his mom's side of the family) is not good enough or are you saying that this American is not good enough. Which one? Talk about playing the race card. Mr. Obama is trying hard to keep it out of the election process because he wants to appeal to the PEOPLE. I just don't see many media avenues using the term "The White Vote". So why is there so much emphasis on "The Black Vote." Let's just let it be "The People Have Spoken!"

Obama 08 …..The wave has just begun….The media has no clue as to how big a wave it will become….just wait and watch…there is no stopping the power of the people when they want a voice……….

Cnn whats the deal after a great debate last night this is want you think is new worthy?

Calvin Marion,

I am sorry to say but Obama graduating from Harvard just doesn't mean that much when you consider Bush graduated from Yale, and look what that brought. We are in the fix we are in now becasue people voted for him on personality, and not experience. I hope you will think above who you like, and think about who is qualified. Bush has proven qualifications do matter.

Seems to me that the last time polling experts cast their opinions, they had it majorly wrong.

Barak Hussien Obama did not run the Michigan race. And Hillary Clinton did….and she won.

It is pointless to guess what would have happened if circumstances were different.

TO SUSAN ABOVE:

You are right on….
This is a double standard…Obama will win in the end whites will recieve paybacks..Because – we keep them from jobs, we make them sell drugs, we make them shoot each other and all other races and we make them have NOTHING but excuses for why the black race (FACT – GOOGLE THIS) is the most violent race…Excuses for this are coming, but hummm… How did so many others make it? Look at Kenya and all those years of saying they needed to get rid of the white man in power, well look at them now?

Susan,

You are corret. I am proud of you. Last night's debate confirmed my doubts about Obama.

Hillary is the next president.

This reporter is pathetic. He has removed all the postings from last night to minimise the damage for this dumb report. I'm glad he realized it himself.

You know I do believe in free speech and freedom of the press. But I also believe and I am not a lone in my observation, that CNN is losing it's edge for reporting.

CNN is lobbying through it's reporting.

But just remember CNN it's your reputation that you are building and I hope you like what you see, if you can see.

Please those lively humans around the world who are privy of the CNN editorials, by no means does CNN represents America and the diverse culture of America

On another note. I am an Eurpean Africian American. Interesting hum? I am in Hilary's corner because I share her passion for having facilities that will educate women who fine themselves with an unwanted pregnancy and ETC. Save the woman save the baby. Have to save both. I am a Christian, I truly believe that Jesus would never be in the picket lines outside of an abortion clinic. You would fine Jesus in side of the clinic attending to women in need of answers and hope. Just changing laws will not solve any thing, it will take a more direct approach.

Just because Hilary is a woman is not a reason alone to vote for her. Some say America is not ready for a woman leader. Rubbish. If there was a man to vote for who I share their passions for why they were running for office, I would be on their ban wagon too.

I will never vote for a republican for the next term.

Obama is the person who start and inject the "RACE" issue in to the 2008 election. Obama is also the one who called off the "RACE" battle. Obama is the same kind of politician with any one else in the race. Obama is no better in any thing. Obama is a "VERY GOOD SPEAKER", and a "VERY BAD DOER".

People STOP WATCHING CNN all together since this network is SO SO SO BIAS.

I am african-american and people aren't choosing Barack Obama because he is black, we like him as a candidate and feel proud that there is a viable black candidate in the race and want to cast our vote for him the same way we did for Bill Clinton when he ran for president. I don't owe my vote to the democratic establishment, I can choose to vote for the candidate that I feel can unite this country (no matter the race or gender of the candidate)and make America the country that it can be. In my opinion that candidate is no question:Barack Obama!

Is this a race run, not people's? Why do we hear all the time the african-american voters? Why not then white-american, asian-american, indian-american?
It is SO disturbing as of now! Hillary is being hit the hardest. Why? Because she is a woman, white woman?
what is happening?
what will happen if Obama wins? Will white peole be persecuted? Hated? I thought he wants change to better, not to go back to those dark ages everyone should learn from and not to do it anymore… someone has to TAME the hate between races! Obama is not doing it, he is making it worse!
this should stop to be fair. O. wants to win no matter what, but what really is he offering to everyone, to every race? SO ffar -to me -it looks like he is against white women…scary

the whole situation is scary, disturbing.

Hillary , or anyone else, but not Mr.O.

Wow (and I really mean that), all of the Hillary-lovers came out in a truly furious assault on this article…The POINT of the article was NOT to say 'Obama would have won had he been on the ballot', but it was to point out that Hillary's support in the Black community, though strong, IS NOT AS CEMENTED AS THE POPULACE BELIEVES IT TO BE…

I suppose to Hillary-lovers CNN is only 'unbiased' when they make Hillary look like the Messiah…

I'm no big fan of the media but this 'hatred for the media' is getting out of control….

OBAMA '08!!!

Why are people looking for a problem in Clinton's Michigan win? If you assume the people who voted for Clinton would do so no matter whose name appeared on the ballot (55%) and add the 22% of the uncommitted who said they would have voted for her had the ballot been packed with more names, that give her 64% of the Michigan vote. Obama's 73% of the uncommitted vote is only 29% of the total. Looks like Clinton would have trounced him there had he been on the ballot! Michigan will get their delegates back at the convention. The Dems will not risk losing Michigan in the national race because their delegates don't count. So this is s big victory for Hillary.

CNN:

Why do you show Senator Clinton with a win in Michigan on your front page? You're rewarding her for not playing fair. Obama and Edwards took their names off the ballot. She did not.

You mislead the public by including that on your site. It's yellow journalism. Please get it right.

congratulations CNN.
No matter who is thier candidate- People seem to be against your participation in the election process.
might as well JUMP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Annie- E K Stanton is my wifes grandmother. Thank you for your informative post.

Huckabee will never change the constitution to God's Law without a civil war. But he IS stupid enough to try. what a mess.

Since they say the Michigan delegates aren't even going to be seated at the convention, plenty of people didn't bother voting. So I'm not sure how accurately the results reflect anything. I had Obama supporting friends who didn't bother with the extra effort of making a "not Hillary" merely symbolic vote. When you talk about anti-Hillary bias, think how many times we had to watch Hillary's "touching moment" played ad nauseum right before New Hampshire.

Barack won the debate. Hillary failed to answer many of the questions, instead being sure to cover the points that were on her briefing sheet. Chris Matthews needs a vacation.

Regardless of the polls, the voters will decide, and my vote is going to Barack. He has new and different plans and I can't wait until January 20, 2009! Vote Barack!

Jay said:

"CNN, stop doing the anti-Clinton campaign …!!!!!!!!!

You have pretty much lost my respect …."

I agree. Let's have some objectivity and neutrality in your reporting–I think they call it RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM!!

The Clintons have made a mockery of the black community.

Liz Mollica:
"she would have still won this primary with a "landslide" 55%. Right? or Wrong?"

Wrong. Hillary's supporters went to the polls regardless of whether or not the votes would count. Many of them are hoping that Michigan does get some delegates to the convention. It is safe to say that most, if not all, of Hillary supporters went to the polls to vote. Conversely, many of Obama/Edwards supporters would have stayed home, because there is nothing to gain in this primary and their candidates names are not on the ballot.

The problem with your statement is that you are assuming that not a single Obama/Edwards supporter stayed home because their candidate's names weren't on the ballot. Many stayed home, while few Hillary supporters stayed home, so the percentages are skewed and the only significant point in all of this is that 40% of the people who DID go to the polls went there specifically to vote against Clinton.

I am a little confused with CNN's "fuzzy math". Clinton won 55% of the vote in Michigan, meaning these folks would have voted for Clinton no matter what. Add an additional 3% from the so-called pollsters. This adds up to 58%. Now, the uncommitted vote was approx. 40-45%, with Obama getting 70% of that vote. If my math serves me right – 70% out of 45% of the total of uncommitted, still does not surpass 55%. This means if Michigan had an actual "recognized" primary, Clinton would have won fairly easily. Edwards would have received 17% of the uncommitted vote. This type of selective math is embarrassing to CNN as a network. Be fair across the board, and honest with the American people. And stop playing the race card – Clinton would have still received some African-American support, although significantly less because of the in-fighting with Obama.
After the smoke clears and Clinton wins the Democratic nomination – this will be a non-story. Only thing that stood out to me last night is the potential for a Clinton-Obama ticket. This will depend largely on how much southern support Obama and Clinton receive. If it is significant, this ticket will be unbeatable.

I would think after the debacle in New Hampshire that the MSM would probably try to get their house in order before going off on another meaningless tanget designed to "predict" or "project". When are the media going to figure out that the American electorate are not comprised of sheep? We are intelligent, intuitive, analytical creatures who can think for ourselves, thank you very much. Please cease trying to sway our opinions with "might be", "should be", "could be" prognostications.

Report the news. That's your job. Then shut up.

I would like to know one thing. Isn't the Dem's about state rights. IF so then why do they feel a state shouldn't regulate its own election times ?

Hey CNN,
Here is an apparant news flash. Barrak Obama is the first serious black candidate for President in our history. Blacks will vote overwhelmingly for him no matter what. That should not come as a surprise to anyone!!! Even the news media.
Regards,
Colt

Is this 73 % representing the would be black voters or black voters who actually turned up. What is this percentage to the actual black voters in Michigan. This analysis is just Bizarre…very very unscientific.

Even when there is no contest for Democrats in Michigan, CNN have time to fuel the race card. Ludicrous.

CNN – It is clear that the real "race baiter" is you! This is sad and unnecessary that everyday you take something going on in the 2008 primary process and try to find a racial spin to it. I agree with a previous blogger the story should have been about why only HRC, Kuncinch and Dodd were the only ones on the ballot.

SHAME ON YOU!!! Actually SHAME ON ALL THOSE on this BLOG SPEWING RACIAL GARBAGE!

Obama is too inexperienced to run America. The man has spent only two years in the Senate and does not have much to show for it. Yet he thinks he can run the country.

I think i will run for president in 2012!

Did you watch him in the Nevada debate? Clinton showed him how it is done.

Go Clinton!

ha, the African-American community is finally seeing her for what she is now. about time.

I think at the end of the day the media pays way too much attention to uninformed voters who will vote a candidate solely on the basis of gender or race. Surely there is a counterbalancing contingent on the other side who will not vote for these same candidates because of gender or race.

I think the overkill coverage of Hillary losing the black vote paints African Americans as uniformed. Obama's magnetism is a lot more than skin deep.

Mr Obama seems determined to cry “race” whenever anyone attacks him.

I had a great respect for CNN… I have now pretty much lost it!
What happend to this – so called – neutrel Media?… Is CNN now another verssion of FOX, huh?!
You guys do whatever you want to do, but Hillary is the best and her victory is unstoppable.

Are you also trying to creat a huge gap between whites and blacks?!?

Senator Clinton lives by the use of racism and the Clintons will lose by their use of racism.

Hillary barely beat the uncommitted voter; not a good sign for her.

But then again what has Senator Obama done — NOTHING!!!

The top 3 democrats all have the same problems:

They never ran a private business
They never ran a state or local government
They never saw a tax they did not like
They never saw a government program they did not like
They all hate the military
They all blame America first
They are all for big government
They are for amnesty for illegals
They are all weak on national security
They all play the race card
They all play the class envy card
They all believe in Al Gores (lies) vision of global warming

This is the best the Democrats have to offer, is this what the Democratic party has come too?

Vote for Mitt Romney he is not a Washington insider like the rest of them, Mitt will implement the right change and fix Washington government.

After getting New Hampshire so horribly wrong I thought that the "Best team in Politics" would be a little more conservative with their factually vacant predictions. I guess not.

I'm Black, female, and will NOT vote for Obama. – Can you believe that? We actually read, write, and make our own judgements independently?
This was funny (below), but the truth is America is not ready to unite and surely will not unite simply because Obama stands up to the BIG 400 yr old BEAST that we "call" a Democracy… Change will always be in the hands of the individual and not at the political rammering of someone who goes to a church that is itself based on biased principals- Check yourselves, before you wreck yourselves…
"When the media continues to divide the votes by color were never going to get past this RACE thing. Are the ballots somehow color coded? What percent of the white vote did Hillary receive, Chinese-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Arab-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Italian-Americans, Japaniese-Americans, Hmong-Americans, Vietnamise-Americans, Irish-Americans, Dutch-Americans, German-Americans, French-Americans, English-Americans, Canadian-Americans, And lets not forget the only true Americans the Indians? I'm sure I missed some country. I say take the hypen out and we're all AMERICANS."
Put your faith in God where it belongs, and vote for the candidate that can do the job well.

Mr Obama's campaign is twisting things so that a comment about any black man is a comment about him, just as any attack on him is an attack on all black people. I ask again: who is playing the race card here?

CNN exit polls "show" nothing.
They show, at best, what people say they will do at a point in time.

Here's the deal CNN.
You can decide you're in the news business, or the entertainment business.
But not both. Not with this reader and watcher.
Your entertainment news has bled into the real news with bad reportage as a result.

These Ticker stories are just getting ridiculous. Hillary wins but she is still losing is getting old. The fact that Hillary is called a racist is even more insane. Given that the Clintons have always supported African Americans and until Obama came along, were heavily supported by the African American community. Why is that if Obama says she is a racist now should change anyones mind? What he is doing is the exact thing he is calling her. He is dividing and using race as an issue. So much for the Great Uniter. Obama just could not handle the Clintons were respected so greatly by the African American community. So what does he do? He tries to rewrite their record and history to win votes. Shame on you Obama!

Why is that we can not leave comments on the truly important stories?? These Political Ticker stories have usually very little importance in the election or politics. It's usually someone said "this" or said "that" Or some other nonsense! Maybe we CNN readers should at least be able to comment on more newsworthy stories too? Lets demand some change here!

I'm wondering how CNN can report Clinton won Michigan without making it very clear that there were no other Democrats on the ballot?

I think what's become obvious is that this is just another campaign no matter how much anyone says that it's gonna be different. Each side is gonna spin what the other says. And we as voters have to be able to pick through the nonsense and come away witht the facts of the matter.

That said, I am a black male and supporter of Hillary. It was clear from last night's debate and from all the others that I've seen that Hillary is the most qualified and best ready to be President of this country. Obama basically said in the debate that he would lead the same way Bush has (please watch it for your own confirmation). We can't have another President relying on advisors to "run" the country while he sits in the Oval Office and just comes up with the vision. Being President requires more than giving great speeches and picking smart people to surround yourself with.

As for the race issue, the only person that wins from this is the Republican nominee. This whole thing has been media driven and will only serve to split the Democratic Party. If anyone looks OBJECTIVELY at the remarks Hillary made, they didn't even come close to being racist or having any disrespect for Dr. King or anything he stood for. What's clear is this woman has a history of working hard for the rights of all humans, especially minorities (blacks, women, etc).

I have the utmost confidence that Hillary will be the nominee and I believe to heal this party and for just plain good reason she will choose Barack as her running mate. And as much as they've had differences, he'll accept because it'll get him the experience he needs to be President in 2016.

it's reported that only Hillary's name was on the ballot – and then it's stated that it's just a beauty contest – ? is this just some sort of slang used in political circles to describe this type of thing when it occurs – or is this something new?

FOR CNN OFFICIALS YOU NEED TO STOP THE ANTI HILLARY CAMPAIGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OR IS IT THAT YOU ARE REPUBLICAN RUN AND DESPERATE?????????? I AM GOING TO SMEAR YOU ON EVERY BLOG I CAN UNTIL YOU FIGURE IT OUT. HAVEN'T YOU HAD ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ALREADY? HILLARY CLINTON 08

Voters beware of an HRC candidacy…you get what you paid for…in the case of HRC who has a ton of political debts to pay…the only ones that lose out are the ones who don't pay their way into HRC's pockets…and that's about 98% of all Americans.

HRC will disgrace the presidency and bring us more of the same…she is not the agent of change. She can't be…when she is selling herself to the highest bidder. And recently she has a couple of sell-out black surragotes (corporate elite and established washington) telling us all she is more supportive of Black American than Obama.

A vote for HRC is not a vote for change, but a vote for the same.

As it shows in the real "numbers", Hiliary would have carried Michigan. It seems like yellow journalism to cite only the exit poll percentage of african americans…they are a portion of the whole percentage that went to vote yesterday… In your own exit poll, it appeared that the majority of people who exited and took your poll still would have voted for Clinton. This seems like extremely biased reporting and I daresay irresponsible.

If Obama had been on the only democrat on the ballot and had the same results, would the article be the same? Just curious. Nonetheless, I find it interesting that two of the major candidates decided not to have their names on the ballot because they wanted to make sure they looked like they were holding solid with their party. Were they not interested in gaging their public, especially the Michigan public? In the end, unfortunately, there is now a state who seems to have no sway in the actual DNC come August. Something seems wrong with that, to me, and I would say that no matter who came out on top.

Also, someone mentioned confusion over why people did not "write-in". In Michigan, that is not an option, so "un-committed" is their alternative.

Whenever CNN can bash Hillary they will.
Kind of blending with Fox a bit too much for my taste.
You have not really been fair to Hillary.
A positive report now and then might make you appear
less gender-bias.

I can't beleive people are so simple, as to actually beleive that a majoriy of Michigan democratic voters came out to vote last night. Do you know that an enormous chunck of Michigan's voters did not want to waste their time on this pointless election–especially those who did not support hillary.

Honestly, had this been a real primary that actually counted, it appears Hillary would have been trounced. A 55% win, as the only candidate, running during a meaningless primary, on a cold michigan day, is a very sad win. now had she won like 70%, that would be a different story.

I'm not advocating one candidate over the other, but let us be realistic about things. Had michigan voters bothered to vote, I highly doubt Hillary would have been the winner.

And let us note, that this election counted for nothing, because michigans dems lost all their delgates.

Obama is not about color. He is simply the most qualified to bring People together. Democrats need to be aware there is an "anyone but a Clinton" attitude out there. No more Bush, no more Clinton, seems to be the refrain. How would Dems react if there was ANOTHER BUSH nominated? See what I mean…

Well Hillary, I"ll give you a nice PR lesson. When you travel around the country, you don't change your voice and personality to "fit" the people you are talking with to promote yourself and your party.

I will never vote for her after her little speech in a church down south where she happened to break out her Southern accent and language just for show.

PATHETIC.

Let me get this straight. Obama consistently portrays himself as the reincarnation of Martin Luther King in his speeches and he is not playing the race card? I thought people were interested in the issues that affect America – a united America.

You cannot have it both ways. Either you are a uniter or a divider. If Obama continues to focus on the African America human rights movement as the central theme of his speeches, and others in his campaign sling mud at Bill and Hillary when any educated person can see that there was no racial slur uttered by either Bill or Hillary, then Obama's campaign will implode.

The African American community needs to show the rest of America that they can see beyond race. The exit polls are troublesome as are many of the comments coming from the usual characters. Fire that one, and that one. But there is no apology from these folks when allegations made by African Americans against others are found to be false.

I have been a defender of human rights all of my life. And I was never so dejected as when the almost all black jury proved me wrong and voted not guilty in the face of all the evidence against OJ Simpson. Now I hear some in the African American community attacking Bill and Hillary Clinton in the face of evidence that they have an outstanding record on human rights.

Either these people are undereducated or disingenuous. In any event, it is extremely troubling. If "Whites" indicated in an exit poll that they planned to vote for Hillary as opposed to Obama, they would almost assuredly be branded racist.

Anybody out there see a double standard?

To all the Hilliary supporters someone posted earlier about the baby boomers being behind all this mess. They are correct except for me I am not voting for Hilliary. I am a black woman who has taken notice that all the black Clinton supporters are old timers and just may be afraid that if this young black gets elected the will eventually be replace with younger candidates white, black or what ever. They are not concerned with the american people they are just trying to hold on to their seats. Black or white I hope we as a people unite and vote all of these old timers out on both sides. They have done nothing for this country and these are the baby boomers that need to rretire.

al, San Francisco, CA

Hillary's cup is 55% full, not 45% empty

She won decisively in Michigan, when all other candidates COMBINED adds up to only 45%.

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You should be dizzy after spinning that nonsense. Did it ever occur to you that Obama/Edwards supporters were no-shows since their candidates weren't on the ballot? Not a fair representation of voter preference in Michigan yesterday…not that that matters to Clintonphobs. What is very encouraging to those of us who think Hillary is bad for this country, are the exit poll results showing African Americans favor Obama 3 to 1 over Hillary.

ANYBODY BUT HILLARY!!!!!

Ironically black people are voting against themselves. The Clintons have done more for black people in America and around the world than Barrack Obama. That is a fact. Don't vote for a candidate based on the color of her/his skin. Vote for the best person for the job.

And for all the black women out there who may read this, why do you identify with a black man and not another woman, another mother, a person who has spent her entire career working for all of our children? Aren't America's daughters looking at this election as a realization of their equality, that women are equal to men? Why is less important than race? Women in this county had to fight for equality too, and yet we are still not getting equal pay or healthcare. We are still suffering at the hands of men, some of us even raising our children without a father for financial or emotional suppport. Put your kids first. That is what I do everyday and that is what Hillary has done for 35 years.

Why are people so ill-informed? Barack has never played the race card, this is some media fabrication. Media outlets have been questioning whether Barack is black enough ever since he entered the campaign. Hillary's people have constantly said negative things about Obama and she openly says being the first female will be a change(Obama has never said being the first black president will be a change). Vote for the person you support and not against the other candidates.

I think Obama has a great message and vision for our nation and people should focus on that versus listening to media outlets accusing Barack Obama of playing the race card when he has done no such thing.

I believe Hillary definitely knows her way around Washington and will be a good President but she and her surrogates need to focus on what she has to offer and not turn Obama into Jesse Jackson in order to scare white voters away from him.

What is going on here. I am reading these comments and I am almost ashamed to be an American. Obama has not and will not ever play the race card. Why are we making this a black and white issue. People aren't voting for Obama because he is black they; actually think he will bring the refreshing change and end the bickering that has become comonplace in Washington. People aren't voting for Hillary because she s a women; they think that she has the experience to begin working the process the first day that she enters the job. I personally need a refreshing change and have researched Obama and believe that if he can stand the pressure of Harvard Law School and the enourmous task of being the first black president of the Harvard Law review. Then after being successful at that he was able to humble himself and work for poor finding opportunities and housing for them. Then mantain his commitment to the disenfrachised and work as a civil rights lawyer then I think he can stand to the pressure of sitting in the oval office making decision that affect all Americans without forgetting any.

During the debate Hillary would not distance herself from Bob Johnson of BET and his comments!!!

I wonder why?

No matter how I try and ignore what he [Bob Johnson] said I hope they come back to bite him and his endorsed candidate in the butt!

Bob Johnson played right into the hands of every racist in the world with his stereotypical tap dancing! Both his smirk and reference to Sydney Poitier to attack Barack Obama are unacceptable and no amount of holding hands will make up for this!

John Edwards did well in the last debate provided he finishes no less then 2nd in South Carolina Edwards will certainly be back in the full race.

Yes we can!

The voice of he people is the strength of America!

And if Democrats had a real primary in Michigan where people got a change to hear from and see the candidates, Clinton may have had even more votes. No one knows. To categorize people across the country and assume they will vote, like robots whom you can look at and make absolute judgements about based on race, gender and age is to ignor the complexities of each person you pretend to be counting. It's also very demeaning to each voter to assume they vote as a group and not as a thinking individual.

Lisa,

I understand what you are saying. You should vote for the canidate that you feel will do the best job. I am 45 year old white woman, this is the first time in my life I will have a chance to vote for a female canidiate. I am tired of women being treated like lessor beings. Women make only 70 cents to the male dollar. I don't believe any male is going to make that a priorty. There are so many children that live in poverty because their mother's can't earn enough money due the the sex bias. To me, white man, black man, it makes no difference. They are still a man. For over 200 years they have ruled this country, and have proven that issues that matter to women, just are not important to them. The only man I can vote for is a WOman, for all the children that are growing up in poverty, as I did.

I have nothing against Obama. He seems like a nice enough person with good intentions, however I don't know if he has what it takes…right now… to be our president. I am not sure if he has enough experience.

I am from the Detroit area. All I have to say is just because 70+% of the African Americans may want Obama…they are not the ONLY vote in Michigan. So truly the numbers are not AS significant as CNN is trying to make it seem. They are important, but it is not a guarantee for anyone right now. CNN is the one promoting race in the election. Clinton has a lot of othe supprters in MIchigan of all races. Not to mention Obama has support in Michigan from all the races too. So, why focus on that one aspect other then to stir up trouble?

Either way, I like both Clinton and Obama. I just think Clinton has more experience and would be the better choice right now. Hey…maybe they can be running mates (Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton anyone?)

What purpose does this 'news' blurb have? If….would've…blah, blah, blah. Nothing matters until the votes are counted. And because Michigan doesn't follow the rules, we'll never know who the real winner would have been. Without a doubt, people will realize that Obama is not the candidate to get the job done – from day one… Hillary has enough African American voter support to win the race. Yes I do support her, yes I do have my own issues with her, but overall, she is the best candidate on the Democratic ticket and she will make the best president of all candidates.

I don't get it… Hillary "won" Michigan with 55%. Then all these people are saying she would have won anyway becuase if you do the math with these numbers Obama still would have only had 30%. But what isn't said is how many people chose NOT to vote, vote for Hillary becuase she was the best on the ballot, voted against hillary for someone else becuase they disliked her, OR voted republican. Believe it or not there were independents that wanted to vot for Obama and said "screw this I at least want my vote to count." So either way, CNN is right, this win doesn't count for anything becuase no one gets delegats and there is no way to find out who would have won becuase there are too many variables.

Watching this process from the sidelines in Canada I find it fascinating. I wonder though, if by the end of the primaries you are going to find such a fractured and weakened Democratic party that the Republicans will indeed make it to a third term.

I can see no rallying point to unite the party after all the bad blood being stirred up by the media and the candidates.

Obama's team did sent e-mails to the media to set off the race card. According to FACTCHECK.ORG he also writes his own reviews Obama stated in the debate 1/15/2008 he doesn't take money from PAC member but its a known fact he takes money from their spouses, their children and business associates, Just in small amounts at a time. (FACTCHECK>ORG Democratic debate 4/27/2007) Obama stated he be a bad CEO as president (THE HUFFINGTON POST 1/15/2008) then in the debate 1/15/08 stated that, that's not what he meant. So why say it if you didn't mean it. He said that about many of the quotes in various newspaper articles. Underneath it all Obama's candidacy is going to be about race. Aferican-Americans see him as a superstar. Would you want Micheal Jackson as president?

exit polls lie, people being polled lie and we should start figuring out…..they do not accomplish anything. In this day of instant gratification we seek anything to assure our position. Does anyone hear a "fat lady" singing??? I don't

Re: Hilary's lawsuit against the caucuses in Nevada.

Every time I try to give her campaign a fair look all I come up with is "the end justifies the means"

This is a pretty ridiculous article as anyone with half a brain at this point will be voting for who ever the Democratic nominee is. The worst candidate on the Democratic side is thousand times better then the “more of the same” Republicans. And I am a Libertarian saying this! Use your common sense America if you have any left!
In 2000, we in the state of Texas knew Bush was an idiot and a bad governor but you still had to see for yourself. Let’s not make the same mistake. We need to get out of the Iraq invasion and support our troops with are smarts not our stupidity.

If the tally show that Senator Clinton received 55% of the vote with 100% of the precincts reported, then no matter how much of a particular race or gender percentage is inclined to vote for Barack Obama tends to be, she would have still won this primary with a "landslide" 55%. Right? or Wrong?

It is a sad day in Ameican whent he media we turn to for information, is more interested in talking about who said what, and could it be viewed as racist, in it was put under a microscope. This is a giant waste of time. The Clinton'a are in no way racist, and CNN needs to quit trying to spin every little thing that happens as a statement for Obama. CNN, report the news and quit suckling at Obama's teet.

Hello,

I feel CNN broadcasting is biased towards Obama and want to see only negatives on Clinton side. So called "opinion polls" made a terrible mistake in New Hampshire but they will never learn. What I see from Michigan Poll is that majority (60%) wanted Ms.Clinton as the presdential nominee and few (30%) voted for uncommitted, which may include Obama, Edwards and Ms.Clinton herself. So i feel other two candidates who even did not try to be a participants in the election and ignored people of Michigan completely should not be supported.

We always hear news against Hiliary but always praises about obama. It does not make sense why channel like CNN is so biased and supporting Obama. This raises questions about the authenticity of the channel and looks like Obama is the CNN guy or some pacts behind the scenes.

News is supposed to be fair and unbiased which no longer exists in this world and are being used by political parties as a campaign and attacking tools. Its a great shame that CNN is also coming to these categories. CNN is not equals to Politics but CNN = Obama media. Sorry buts the truth. With this kind of media bias you have CNN as lost support of many fans like me. But CNN care about this?

President Obama will be sworn into office!!!

Hillary Campaign must be VERY DESPARATE, because they have all come to this site talking garbage, about "go to a website to see obama's church"
Everyone knows anyone can create a BS website
Clintonians disguising themselves as regular people from all over the country. Have some integrity clintonians!!!!!

WE KNOW ALL YOUR DIRTY TRICKS hILLARY cLINTON. People are tired of your lies.

Moreover, Most women will vote for OBAMA

When will people learn to stop paying attention to these stupid exit polls, or polls in general? Haven't we learned that they suck?

Another Exit Poll!!!! You media will never learn from your pathetic NH poll mistakes….

Unfortunately, this type of false story does influence the public…another pathetic outcome as a result of a pathetic media…

As an independent, I see the way to go for is any Republican nominee. This time they do not have any polarizing figures and they have to deal with the mess they created in the economy! Democrats are constantly hitting each other hard which only served to increase the tension among Americans. Because of the way they run their campaign now, they will never be empowered to get the job done. They are about to loose the White House even after a disastrous 8-year reign of GWBush and the crew. It is ironic, funny and is showing how inept Democrats are. I know I am not alone on this.

Amrysoldier

God bless you and keep you safe.

*Update:

Nevada is beginning to pan out as more of an "Iowa" state. A state that is a battleground Red/Blue State but tends to lean more Red. Throughout the primaries we will see more of the red states lean towards Obama. I think that this is partly due to the lack of support for Hillary Clinton among men and women in the less liberal areas of the country. They view her as a polarizing figure–a lightning rod. Many voters that fit into this category are simply unable to be convinced to vote for Hillary. Hillary's only hope is to count on the bluest of the states: California, Northeast, etc. It will be an interesting battle. Recent polls suggest that men and African Americans are breaking for Obama. This is also important information. Because a large percentage of whites in the South will vote for Republican candidates, This means that Blacks will make up nearly 50% or more of the total votes cast in the primary in most Southern States. This means that Hillary losing South Carolina is a sign of things to come in terms of her performance in MOST Southern States. My predictions are that Obama will carry most of the midwestern states, southern states, most western states, except California. A microcosm of this exists in the endorsements given to Obama in the red/battleground states. He is overwhelmingly receiving these endorsements because he is seen as the lead candidate for uniting the country. This is Hillary's weakness since she is such a polarizing figure. Hillary will likely claim California, and the Northeastern States. This will be much different than the primaries of 2004. In short, I'd say that an Obama nomination is most likely at this point. If it seems unlikely, its because everyone is focused on nationwide polls and not the battle for delegates. States will be won one at a time, and the results will be somewhat similar to the past election with Bush and Kerry, except Obama will likely take the "red" states.

I watched the debates last night, and it just made up my mind even moreso that I will not be voting for Billary Clinton. Besides all of the reasons I dislike her (hypocrite, liar, lobbiests best friend)…I find her smugness disgusting. She said nothing more last night than any other night when she's whipped out her talking points. She always mentions that she has this connection to the "American people"…hello – I do not get my makeup professionally painted on every day. I am not a multi-millionaire who can do whatever, whenver I want. When has she ever had to work like I've worked or done the things I've done to get ahead – NEVER.

She came to my state (NH) and cried like a baby over being overwhelmed….PLEASE. Grow up Hillary. Want to feel overwhelmed? Try living on one income working a 50+ hr. work week while putting your husband through school (bachelor's and master's), having a 3.5 year old plus being pregnant. Dont come bawling to me that you feel overwhelmed….you do not see any other candidtates crying because they feel overwhelmed.

There were two candidates that stood out last night and they were Edwards and Obama. Either of them would make a fine candidate. Hillary – well, she'll have me voting for whatever Independent candidate comes out should she become the Democratic nominee.

I have lived in other countries where there are both women pres/vp…nobody even mentions it (what a shock!!!) because there are MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES such as actually getting the job done….

I don't like Hillary because she reminds me of Bush with her behaviors, attitudes, and because I think her flip-flopping will leave her vulnerable to GOP attacks….I think she is a polarizing figure, and will lead to more intransigence in our govt. and no change….which is what we have now with Bush vetoing every single thing sent to him from Congress…..if you can't get along with everybody, you will get nothing done…..you don't have to compromise your values, but you have to be able to see others' perspective and be able to work with others, which she has not proven she has the ability to do here in NY as a senator……

I'm pretty baffled as to why CNN is twisting and distorting EVERYTHING the Clintons do? I watched Bill O'reilly last night on another channel AND he had three radio talk show hosts on his program, The first was a black man(an Obama supporter), he was asked if Obama was white would he vote for him and he came right out and said "No, I have voted for white men all my life….."blah blah blah. RACIST!!!!!!!!People this is ALL about race, and it's sickening. BUT now let's look at it like this. I, as a white female, if I were to get up there and say.."I am only voting for Hillary because she is WHITE…forget about it…I'd catch all kinds of flack!!! Ridiculous!!! It's ALWAYS o.k, for black people to stand up for their race, BUT it is NOT ok for us to? Don't get it….Well guess what… I will say it on here…I don't like anything that comes out of Obama's mouth and I will vote for Hillary because she is WHITE and a WOMAN AND most importantly she is very intelligant! People should NOT have to live in this country for the next four years with OBAMA, listening to the African American's cry RACE, and I think that's all they will do..FORGET IT!!!!

HILLARY 08′

c'mon CNN ….can you add any more spin to this story …….she easily got more than half of the vote there…..obviously you don't tell that story….and besides….20 some odd persentage out of african american block is not bad for her considering african american vote constitutes about 12 % over all in the nation…..Barak better get all 100% of african american vote if he wants to win….because hispanic vote is definetely going towards Hillary especially when Bill Richardson endorses her next week……

Reading through the comments posted here one thing is abundantly clear – this country is so polarized and divided that IT IS going to be not just a question of who's policy will be better for the country – the next president had better be have the ability to unite people and have a demonstrated ability to get people of different viewpoints etc to work together.

Only and until this country – the ENTIRE country not any particular ethnic group – or special interest – is united and working together will this country be able to realize it's potential – hatred anger and divisiveness will not get this country back on track.

THERE YOU GO AGAIN .. SLICING AND DICING … STOP ALREADY!!

I find it sickening that any of my black brothers and sisters would vote for Hillary Clinton. What claim does this woman have on the Black vote? What has she ever done in her life for Black folks? As I remember the Clinton years her husband bombed Serbia for two months because they were slaughering whites in Kosovo but he did nothing when one million blacks were slaughered in Rwanda. More young black men went to prison when her husband was president than at any time in our history, and with the stroke of a pen her husband could have banned racial profiling but he never had the time to do that either. Instead, these two Clintons who expect Black folks to kneel before them send their surrogates out to attack the character of Barack Obama and then when the media finds out where all the character assassination and dirty politics is coming from the Clinton's try and lie that it came from them. Are the American people crazy? Do you really want to go back to the time of polarization, womanizing, and non stop lying was the rule of the day?? Don't we as a country deserve better? Barack Obama is a breath of fresh air. He is loyal to his wife, is not a pathological liar, and he has a clear vision of where he wants to take the country and he will do so reaching across the aisle working with all people from different sides of the political spectrum. We need Obama. We don't need the past and we don't need or want any more Clinton's.

Vote your for the person who will best represent your issues. Your Familes are your own individual primaries, what are the needs of your families? Do you have a sick relative whose healthcare is about to run out? Has anyone in your family been laid off? Is someone in your family about to lose their home? If you feel like the Bush years did not affect you and your family, then you probably could care less who gets in the White House. But if you drive a car and have had to give the gas attendant $20.00 dollars for gas and see the needle on your gas gauge barely move then I counter that you have been affected by the Bush years. So the question becomes do you want four more years of the same red tape? Or do you want change? The overwhelming answer for me is I want CHANGE! Of course I can't answer for you or anyone in your family. The question becomes for me, AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUNG WOMAN, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I AM ABLE TO VOTE FOR A VIABLE AFRICAN AMERICAN CANDIDATE WHO REPRESENTS MY VOICE NOT BECAUSE I'M AFRICAN AMERICAN, BUT BECAUSE I'M AMERICAN AND I NEED AND WANT CHANGE. IF YOU HAD A CHOICE (IF THIS THING WAS TURNED AROUND) WHAT WOULD YOU DO? HIS WORDS RESONATE WITH ME, AS WOMAN, A PROFESSIONAL, A VETRAN, AND A AMERICAN.

Hillary supporters: can you really call this a "win" with a straight face? You should be embarrassed that she only beat "uncommitted" by 15%!!

*Update:

Nevada is beginning to pan out as more of an "Iowa" state. A state that is a battleground Red/Blue State but tends to lean more Red. Throughout the primaries we will see more of the red states lean towards Obama. I think that this is partly due to the lack of support for Hillary Clinton among men and women in the less liberal areas of the country. They view her as a polarizing figure–a lightning rod. Many voters that fit into this category are simply unable to be convinced to vote for Hillary. Hillary's only hope is to count on the bluest of the states: California, Northeast, etc. It will be an interesting battle. Recent polls suggest that men and African Americans are breaking for Obama. This is also important information. Because a large percentage of whites in the South will vote for Republican candidates, This means that Blacks will make up nearly 50% or more of the total votes cast in the primary in most Southern States. This means that Hillary losing South Carolina is a sign of things to come in terms of her performance in MOST Southern States. My predictions are that Obama will carry most of the midwestern states, southern states, most western states, except California. A microcosm of this exists in the endorsements given to Obama in the red/battleground states. He is overwhelmingly receiving these endorsements because he is seen as the lead candidate for uniting the country. This is Hillary's weakness since she is such a polarizing figure. Hillary will likely claim California, and the Northeastern States. This will be much different than the primaries of 2004. In short, I'd say that an Obama nomination is most likely at this point. If it seems unlikely, its because everyone is focused on nationwide polls and not the battle for delegates. States will be won one at a time, and the results will be somewhat similar to the past election with Bush and Kerry, except Obama will likely take the "red" states.

Livia,

It’s amazing how you can bring ‘God’ into your discussion and at the same time urge people NOT to vote for Obama because of his skin or, on your view he is not AFRICAN AMERICAN….what do you really KNOW about ‘African American’???

I guess, ‘Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man ‘- Thomas Paine

Thanks

I guess being married to the first black President doesn't necessarily give you the inside track unless you're Curly, Larry or Moe (Sharpton, Jackson, or Rangel).

I absolutely agree with Charles.

It is unfortunate that the media is controlling the race for the Democratic nominee. I honestly believe that that the media is conquering and dividing the Democrating party by using race and gender cards…. Why is everyone concentrating on Obama being black and Hillary being a woman? Am I the only person that cares about the future of this country. I honestly hope that the American people as a whole would put aside things such as race and gender. I am a strong John Edwards supporter, and I guess that I am a black woman that is racist and sexist. LOL……Please concentrate on the content of which candidate is saying and not the outside appearance….

Clinton has no experience, other than being First Lady…

She is now exploiting her campaign funds to change caucus rules in Nevada, even though she agreed with them when she was ahead, and now with her support eroding, she is threatening lawsuits..she is currently disenfrachising the Culinary Union, especially all the minority workers…..is this her meaning of "change"?????

Is she going to sue every state where she loses, until she "wins" like Bush in FL?

I am not Republican, but McCain, like Obama, speaks truthfully, as when McCain said in Mich. that manufacturing in the typical sense is gone, and we need new education for new skills in the new economy…

Obama and Edwards seem to be more grounded and have more conviction than Hillary, whose campaign slogans change with the wind……

One of Obama's top advisors, Deval Patrick, the governor of Mass is trying to circumvent legislation in order that he might grant illegal immigrants free college education while American kids have to pay! This is Obama's next platform.

All Obama Lovers,

Last night debate revealed that it was Obama and his camp started and distributed 4-page "race" papers. Obama got caught "red handed" and Tim Russert had the proof that he waved during the debate. Obama had no choice then to admit.

R U sure you are for this hypocrite?

WAKE UP!!!

Hillary is our next President!

being from Canada i would say that any candidate 'congressional 'or president wont be elected' unless they come out strong against illegal immigration.

As long as Hillarea, a descendant of Karl Marx, does not win we will be fine. Socialism does not work. Even if Hillarea, the smartest woman in the world, is running it, socialism does not work.

She talked about it last night in coded language. Redistributing the wealth, free this and free that, the government needs to control this…….

The MSM can't leave Hillary alone even when she wins they have to try to slur her there. It is so obvious to a lot of people what they are doing.

I know of a lot of people who have been converted to Hillary because of the outright negative press she receives. Why can't these people report facts and not scue them to their benefit.

Was this really a big surprise that African Americans favor Obama?

I think I'll be happy if either Hillary or Barack get the Democratic nomination. Like Hillary said, they are pretty much on the same team.

I guess no one here watched the debate on MSNBC last night when they show Obama the emails his people sent out spinning the false quotes and their meanings out after her and Bills Comments? Obama did not deny he did that? So YES YES YES..Obama is playing the race card. That's fine. If blacks will only vote for blacks, Then I will only vote for a white person. Hillary!

ugg. I cant even type that with a straight face. I would never do that. I will vote for who I think will make the best President and That's Hillary! Maybe when Obama has grown up in 8 years, I will vote for him then.

After reading these comments, I get the distinct impression that "Billary" supporters are getting extremely nervous.

She IS unelectable – no matter how you've convinced yourself otherwise.

BAMA/EDWARDS '08

Hillary's cup is 55% full, not 45% empty

She won decisively in Michigan, when all other candidates COMBINED adds up to only 45%.

This bodes well for her in the later states primary, esp for the feb 5 super tuesday, where voters of many states cosider hillary most electable (whether with or without the black votes)

if the blacks dont support hillary now, there may be a backlash for them if hillary becomes the next prez.

Legislative experience versus motivational orator? That is not a hard choice to make. The first red flags came months ago during his speech referencing MLK….that is when the race issue started and the comparison to another black orator, whom I have much respect for. If you draw that card, you better be ready to play the game. I disagree with riding the back of historical figures in order to achieve your goals. Reagan, MLK, Truman….they are in the past. I hold the same expectations of others regardless of their race, culture, language, etc. And, am more than tired of tolerating the racism I see toward caucasions and the ignorance associated with the behavior. Is it more acceptable to hate "crackers" these days?

CNN WHO IS A PART OF THE BIG CORPORATE AMERICA IS TRYING TO DERAIL SENATOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON AGAIN BEACUSE SHE STANDS UP AGAINTS THE BIG CORPORATIONS. AND BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS SUPPORTED BY THE BIG COMPANIES THOUGH HE CLAIMS HE IS NOT. ASK WHO IS EXXON SUPPORTING
THEY TRIED THE SAME IN NH AND THEY FAILED. NOW THEY ARE AT IT AGAIN.

Leave the lady alone, she is blocked in regardless of what is said or done, CNN needs to stop being bias and report only the facts not their opinions. We all have a responsibilty to this America and if we don't come together it will be in the same shape it is today. Obama is impressive but after watching the debate last evening, I realize that he is not the candidate to move us forward. All he talks about is his ability to bring people together, much more than that is needed. In my opinion there is another time for him, not now. We need someone who can do more than bring people together, we need someone who can do that and also mend and reform our current process, make us feel like the powerful Nation that we stand for .

This is a deliberate stroking of the race card ! please CNN and everyone here was seems not to have anything to do..who are not concerned with weakening economy, the family that has lost their home to the stupid bankers, the worker who has lost his job to China and Vietnam…and the desperate Hispanic who is waiting at El paso to run across the desert and take the jobs you claim ..you do not want ..get a life!

Meanwhile CEOs are shafting you with their golden parachutes after messing your savings ..get a life !

No matter who wins ..black, white , male , female ….you better be thinking of the demise of the US rather than bickering on useless polls !!

There is only the "hillary race card"….she just attacks Obama (and anybody else) for trying to even respond to her attacks on MLK and other black leaders, saying only the american govt. i.e. white leaders actually had anything to do with civil rights, basically devaluing anybody of color or other ethnicity or religion who actually had to fight for their "equal" rights in this country…..

So why is a poster now talking about the "obama race card" Obama hasnt' started anything…otherwise, he could talk about hillary not being ready to be president, since she just breaks down and cries at strategic times, she moved to NY just to get more delegates in preparation to run for President, while she attacks some coloring from kindergarten from Obama or something he said to his teacher in kindergarten!!!!! She employs her "impeached" sleazy, philandering husband…and still has the audacity to say she is a feminist?????

Let' s really talk about who is a "divider", who is a "polarizing" figure, who will immediately get attacked by the GOP for her waffling if she gets the nomination????

You might as well hand the presidency to McCain right now, if people fall for hillary's sleazy tricks….for a woman who preaches changes, she knows how to sling mud (and flip flop) like a typical politician…

Long term women's rights will suffer after a hillary presidency, she will be a novelty, with no support, since nobody on the other side of the aisle will work with her…..

Yea your pretty much a racist lol. Why do people even entertain nonsense. Do know Hillary Clinton went to Haiti on a discreet trip to have some VooDoo done on her for an extra edge. I don't personally believe in VooDoo but there are some interesting stuff on MetaPhysics which is related to VooDoo. I know it sounds crazy but i know a few locals from there and they said she was there involved in a secret ceremony. Very reliable sources too. Just think outside the box people.

I commonly refer to CNN as the Clinton News Network….Let us look at the facts…
This story is buried in a ticker and barely being made public….
People in Michigan came out to vote in protest of HIlary Clinton………
Those people had no other reason to go to the polls………………………….
So perhaps the real story is not about black or white or asain or latino……..
Perhaps it is about Hilary Clinton and her electability…………………………………..
and her negative campaign………………………………
The real news of the Clinton Machine is not being reported on CNN…negative fliers about Obama's abortion record, big money bundlers who are less then honorable, paid canvassers in NH, trying to stop casion workers from caucusing on a Saturday by using a group of teachers who have Saturday off.
I am all for a woman president…just not this woman who is more concerned about bettering her own standing than that of the American people…..Make no mistake people…The Clinton's are about monied special interests and you do not have to look far to uncover the facts.

Maybe it's just that many black Dems (like this white Dem), simply realize that Hillary cannot and should not be trusted-that Obama brings hope and vision, and that he would clearly have a better chance to beat a guy like McCain-who if he is nominated will posture himself as the 'anti-Bush' thus gaining many moderate votes.

Someone actually sees Clinton as a Socialist? Would a Socialist cross a picket line? I don't think so. I don't think Barry Goldwater thought so, either. I wonder if the person who called Clinton a Socialist knows who Goldwater was.

What Clinton did was what a scab does. She crossed the line. She proved how similar she is to the current president by breaking her own rules. Fantastic. Business as usual.

We already knew the Republicans were scabs, now you know which of the Dems are scabs. Kucinich tried to remove his name from the MI ballot but failed to meet the deadline. That's the kind of incompetent management we've come to expect in the Whitehouse.

Bill Clinton was the best Republican president the US has ever had, regardless of his declared affiliation.

RALPH and ANYONE ELSE:

I also decided to look at Obama's church like Ralph did, and as a voter…so what? It speaks of the oppressed Blacks and Black power and Africa first. What's wrong with that as a value system? Aren't the Blacks in this country entitled to their own church and isn't Obama entitled to have that as his core philosophy?

There are so many religious kooks running for president, I don't know who to vote for. I don't want to live under a Christian Dictatorship, where our every thought is censored. CNN is not longer the Clinton News Network, it should change its call letters to OEM, the Obama Excuse Machine. Obama can't fail on his own according to CNN, it must be someone elses fault, or he just didn't get a fair shake, or its racism, or keep listening, they will come up with another excuse. CNN will

There goes CNN again, trying to twist this election in Obama's favor. They are sooo transparent. She won, period.

Alright, So I am not going to get into the whole issue of who won or could have won or whatever. I will say that most of the candidates lost my repsect when they pulled their names from the Michigan ballot. I do not understand why Michigan moved its primary up but they did and I think that it sent a very bad message to the citizens of the state of Michigan when these candidates essentially said that Michigan votes did not matter to them. I am an out of state student in Michigan so I still get to vote in my states primary however, I was irritated with the number of people up here that are purely voting based on race and not on an obvious lack of interest in the state of Michigan. My vote will not go to someone that pulled their name off of the ballot.

Can someone please explain (please do not be rude as I am just asking a question) why Michigan was punished for moving up their primary? or why Michigan moved up their primary? I can not find a good reason for either! Thanks!

I am a democrat but at this point I am unsure who to vote for, but I am looking @ Mrs. Clinton to be the 1st lady President of our United States. I would not even think about votig for Obama for the fct that our Nation i allreary in big trouble and I think this man is just going to bring more harm than good to our Nation. People think about this Obama is not African American he was not een born in our United States, look at his middle name and think do we really need this person as our next President. I can assure you one thing I am all for a change specially when it comes to bringing God back to the schools. I am all for the right person to become my next President, but don't let the color of Obama confussed you and think hard before voting. IF HE WAS A TRUE AFRICAN AMERICAN THAN WHERE IARE HIS ROOTS? THINK ABOUT IT.,

THANKS.

I am a nurse in the U.S. Army. I happen to be black and a female. I have spent 36 months in this hell hole called Iraq, I have watched so many young Americans lose their life for no reason…. So why you are sitting at home on your couch think of the people who are affected by the decisions that are made in Washington. I support anyone who is and has been against this war. As for Hillary Clinton, she is crying because she is tired.-GET REAL!!!!!! She has no idea what tired is…..tell her to come walk a mile in the shoes of the soldiers that live every day in a war zone with her consent. The Obama Campaign is not playing the race card; the media is manipulating your mind. So as you enjoy the rest of your day and debate small issues, PLEASE REMEMBER THE 130,000 SOLDIERS THAT ARE IN IRAQ

The American people are TIRED of minorities feuds!!!

TO KEISHA JOHNSON: LOOK AT HILLARY'S RECORD, MY YOUNG, PROUD BLACK WOMAN. THEN TELL ME WHAT HER FIRST JOB WAS OUT OF LAW SCHOOL AND WHO SHE WORKED FOR. TELL ME HOW MANY BLACK CHILDREN WERE HELPED BY THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND…I COULD GO ON AND ON, BUT I AM EDUCATED AND ALREADY KNOW WHAT HILLARY HAS DONE FOR CHILDREN, POOR AND AFRICAN AMERICANS. MAYBE YOU SHOULD DO SOME RESEARCH AND BECOME A WHOLE LOT MORE INFORMED.

Why would black people voting for Obama be any different than women (white women) voting for Clinton? Please explain.

This is a sad spectacle. The anti-Obama crowd is so incensed they can't understand the main point of the article. Clinton is in deep trouble with a lot of the electorate, but African Americans, in particular, are deserting her in droves. She has no one to blame but herself and her husband Bill. Bill should take the lion's share of the blame. His recent tour of black talk radio shows only made things immeasurably worse for his wife. That being said … I find many of the comments about African Americans on this site offensive. To accuse black people of being racist for supporting Obama is both ignorant and bigoted.

To you Clinton Democrats out there who spew this garbage, you apparently were content with African American support when it was tied to your candidate, or when it led to Bill Clinton's two terms in office. Now, when another choice appears and it happens to be a man of color, African Americans are suddenly racists. Please note: African Americans are as diverse in their interests as any other ethnic group in this country. Historically, African Americans voted overwhelmingly Republican. But after the Republican Party launced its southern strategy and became the party of white supremacists and racism (Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms, Trent Lott, etc.), blacks and many other progressive-minded voters turned away. Within the Democratic Party we are seeing another shift taking place. Young people and others are turning away from the old guard leadership of which Bill and Hillary Clinton are both leaders. Like any other movement, you have the choice of joining, getting the hell out the way, or getting run over.

The overwhelming CNN-bashing above is childish. There were exit polls that showed a certain result. CNN reported the result. What was CNN expected to do? Keep the results in secret? Pretend that the result were not unfavorable to Clinton? One can have his/her opinion or doubts about the reliability of such a poll, or about the actual meaning, and nothing that CNN did prevents anybody to do so. But to call the CNN report rubbish or worse is just ludicrous.

White male here…

The Clintons are trash. Always have been trash. Always will be trash. They'll say anything to win. They'll twist any truth into deceit, dig up any dirt, invent any scandal on their opponent. Kindergarten essays, lies about Obama being a Muslim, accusations about Obama 'dealing' drugs… the Clintons are sick, depraved, disgusting examples of power-broking, power-hungry trash heaps.

This is one soldier who is hoping America chooses to ignore the distortion and votes for the real candidate. Vote for Obama, Edwards, or McCain, America. We can't take 8 more years of these two families. No more Bushes. No more Clintons. No more dynasties. No more legacies. End the royalty.

What about the dirty tricks she's trying to pull in Nevada… the lawsuit… THAT IS NEWS!!!!

i watched the debate last night and i',m so proud of CLINTON. she's one smart lady. if you here that barack hussein obama said all the BLACK & BROWN voted for him.well that should tell the WHITE folks to stand up for CLINTON. shes not a fairytale. she will be the best PRESIDENT for us. come on women lets stand up for ourselves one time.we can put our voice in the WHITEHOUSE . and be a part of HISTORY.

She could have pulled her name like the others did and than there would have been nothing to write about. I want to be kept informed about this particular race. To all the voters who always have a problem with what is being reported what are you afraid of? Do you think all of the insults regardless of who you favor will make someone want to side with you? It will never happen nastiness is a turn off read. Just read the story make up your own mind and stop making up stuff. Everybody is going to vote for who they feel will serve this country best. Truthfully though I know some of you must have done poorly in english class I have never seen so many people read the same articles and start making comments that have absolutely nothing to do with the article I know it maybe hard for some of you but try to read with some understanding because your silly comments just start confusing some of us because they they are so off topic which causes other people to make off topic comments. Thank you!

Can anyone tell me why Obama is even being considered as a presidential candicate?—Has anyone noticed that he refuses to salute our flag? If that were to be the only reason to keep him out of the race, that should be reason enough!—I have been the proud wife of two war veterans–my second husband having a purple heart, so you can imagine how I feel looking at a man who wil never salute our flag. If Obama wins this race to run for the presidency, I will vote for a republican. I have always backed my democratic party, but NEVER will I vote for a person who does not salute our flag. What is the matter with this country??—I pray that Hillary wins this election. And I pray that America will wake up, before we are no longer America.—Thankyou—Mrs. Evans

Hello People..The 55% is split among Edwards and Obama so she di much better then you are giving her credit??

CNN is becoming a joke.

Stop the presses!!! Nicole Ritchie had her kid and Britney is wearing underwear today!!!!

If this is the kind of "news" and "family values" we get from the hetero world, that some entitled stars sleep around and eventually get pregnant from their back-up singer or whoever, surprise!!! none are married, but it makes headline news, congratulations, I don't recall james dean or marilyn monroe forgot underwear or had a bunch of illegitimate kids, and they were rebels in their generation!!!!

What is wrong with gays getting married???? They don't make the news because they are responsible, commited parents…..why doesn't common sense prevail over some fables passed down from 2000 yrs ago that has to be preached to people every week so they don't actually have to use their own common sense???? Before the Bible was written, Greeks and Romans had "public baths"…Iran has no gays…..according to Ahminejad…..

Isn't Bush in the Middle East right now because our world is overpopulated with no end in sight and we are just trying to lock up oil since we don't plan on changing our behaviors any time soon, until nature smacks us upside the head???

If a gay person wanted to adopt one of millions of unwanted children, wouldn't that be a good thing???

Since the religious right feels embryos and fetuses are children, isn't it hypocritical to allow unwanted children to be born, and yet restrict their ability to have a family, limiting their potential, leading to lower skills, eventually living off the American taxpayer??? I am sure no GOPer has ever been to a group home and seen how badly some children need a good home…

But you would not allow a child who is already born to have a family who loves them???? Does the Bible teach that???

I guess this is a philosophical question for somebody from the religious right who does not like gays (or immigrants)…

Why would anybody with common sense (and a brain) vote for you????

Sen. Craig, Foley,and any GOPers currently having "inappropriate relations" are not permitted to comment…..

I am from a "red state", am not gay, but I have a brain and a conscience!!!!

If sexual orientation is biological, then somebody cannot change and they deserve equal rights…if it is learned, then we are potentially "gay", and then we are basically doing ourselves a disservice…..I personally feel it is biological…..just like x or y……

Are the Democrats going to be stupid enough "again" to turn over the White House to the republicans as they have done the last two elections: No. 1 – Not vote for Obama because they are racist or No. 2 – Not vote for Hillary because they do not like her. The Democrats need to get together 100% and back their nominee regardless of who that may be!

CNN Haba!!!! This shows how biased you are. How can you suggest that Michigan result is bad news for Hillary and how can you suggest that the uncommitted votes were for Obama and that he would have won? That analysis is wrong and no reasonable person will buy that. It is a shame that the media has chosen to decide for the voters who they should vote for by shooting out all this poll numbers which has been proven wrong over and over again in these primaries. The media dislike of Hillary clearly shows. I am not a Hillary supporter but there is no way Obama is going to win the nomination especially after playing the race card like he did recently and it back-fired on him and he then decided to stop the racial fights yesterday. He only tried to stop the fight because he found out that this was going to hurt him so much. Obama has been enjoying the White votes more than he is the Black votes and the moment he played that race card he turned the white people off and even if the entire blacks vote for him, which is most unlikely, he will in no way win. He is the one that actually has troubling news to worry about and not Hillary as you suggested.

HUCKABEE is the most likely candidate in the Republican arena to win the nomination and the media is doing the same thing to him by pushing McCain over him knowing that McCain can not win in the General elections. First the media tried to push Rudy Giuliani on the voters for almost one year and when that attempt failed and Huckabee surged up, the media did not like that and they started all their bashing and they are still doing that. So the same thing the media is doing to Hillary, they are doing to Huckabee. The media keep giving Obama all this free coverage by showing his photos on the front page and putting him on the news headlines all the time and barely talks about other candidates and when they do, it is negative like we saw in this case with Hillary.

I have read most of these blogs and almost everyone is saying the same thing, and that is, they don’t agree with your analysis of the Michigan votes.

Try not to take sides or you will turn off your viewers and by the way, I am a Black Woman.

Is this surprising? The pundits and some campaigns have been consistently underestimating the aggregate intelligence of American people, especially African Americans. Fear (whether using Al Queta or the word "fairy tale") and tear do not work.

This is a calculated move by the Clintonians. They know they can win the dem nomination with just the white vote. Racial division helps them in this case. But watch them walk on eggs to keep from turning off black voters for the National election. Can you say black VP??

Cnn just trying to keep the flames burning. Don't fall for it guys.

What minority issues has Hillary solved? This is all hype. She will have less Black cabinet members than Bush. It took the republicans to appoint the first black Secretary of State not the Dems. And make know mistake about it, If blacks waste their vote on Hillary, we will be moving backwards not forward.
OBAMA = moving forward.

You Clinton supporters who discount what happened here in Michigan – just wait! The Clinton Machine will have their way, be it hook or by crook (no pun intended here). It is OK as long as it is not YOUR voice that is stifled. As long as YOUR voice agrees with them – you will be left alone.
But as soon as you attempt to express your differing opinion – WATCH OUT! Our "free" country is being taken over by socialists who want to take your voice, take your money, and take your property rights. It's too bad you cannot see it.

MI no longer matters. One down, forty-nine to go.

As usual you Clinton sheep are spewing the Clinton propaganda with the same tired 90's mantra filled with excuses and its someone else's fault.

I'll write this slow so you "supporters" can understand, race was brought up by the Clinton machine – Shaheen, Kerrey and Cuomo etc, etc and fairy tale type remarks by her "husband" Bill and all were intentional. FACT.

Obama tried to not get drawn into the fray, but when he did finally speak up, the Queen then became the speaker for "her" campaign and PURPOSELY and TACTFULLY mentioned MLK and then used the worn out, "he misquoted us" or is "twisting our words" and laughably "he is bringing race into the campaign". FACT.

Along with her campaigns STATED STRATEGY to soften her image and appeal to women by bringing out the previously off limits Mom and Daughter in NON-SPEAKING "ROLES" and along with tears and smears, poof, she wins NH. FACT.

She expected the whites across the country along with ALL women to vote for her in droves, but look at the numbers in Michigan folks; she lost the white MALE vote as well.

Who else could get THOUSANDS of people to go out and not vote for someone in bad weather, but to vote AGAINST someone?

Only the most divisive person in this country based on the lone fact that people loathe her not because of gender or race, but previous and current actions. FACT.

She brought race and gender in, nobody else started this, not FOX news, not CNN, not MEN, SHE DID. FACT.

Prepare to hear that this will be spun that men are sexist against her and blacks are now bigoted against her and strategy #3 will take effect. FACT.

I applaud CNN and others for reporting the FACTS and for the Michigan voters who have HAD ENOUGH of the CLINTON and BUSH BS.

I can't believe Clinton people are bashing CNN (Clinton News Network). Very funny.

I will support anyone the Democrats nominate other than HRC. We do not need a continuation of the kind of politics that has divided this nation for the past sixteen years. Say no to the past! Vote Obama or Edwards, but send the Clintons into retirement along with the Bushes.

Bananaman won't win in November.
Hillary won't win in November.
Huckleberry won't win in November.
Romaney won't win in November.
Gewliani won't win in November.

I'm running out of candidates to vote for.
I guess I'll write-in myself.
What a waste of time and money.

Exit polls are meaningless however, the media isn't and unfortunately they are attacking Hillary with one-sided comments. People of all races vote color instead of issues. If you rally the white vote, repubicans win overwhelmingly. I will vote for Hillary and I'm an african american married black female, who supports Hillary and what she stands for.

If anyone believes the Clintons are racist then they are mis-informed or for lack of a better word stupid.

WHY IS THIS ARTICLE POSTED TWICE ON THE POLITICAL TICKER?

HOW COME ARTICLES WITH "CLINTON" IN THE TITLE OUTNUMBER ALL OTHERS?

CNN has always been a supporter of Hillary campaign right from the word go. Take a look at most of the political analyst (not CNN staffs) they air. Most of them have either worked for Bill Clinton or Hillary or both and they openly express their support for Hillary without any apology.

When CNN come out with exit polls like this, it is usually in favor of the Clinton camp cos they saw it work in NH and hope the same will happen in SC. Get this CNN, those of us in the Obama camp are not going to rest until the voters start casting their vote and the result shows we are victorious.

Am always happy to hear Jack talk these days, cos he is now an Obama supporter. Finally, he has seen the light and he could be very infectious too. I hope that good quality of his would win us more supporters in the CNN camp.

Look, Hillary is clearly the most experienced candidate, but Obama brings many things to this election too. If people would vote reasonably we could get a ticket of Hillary/Obama; he'd get the experience he needs and lets face it folks, he needs experience and this would be a great ticket to defeat the republicans. After Bush pretty much destroying our country in 7 years we need the democrats in.

Can't anyone see how the media is creating the rift between Hillary and Obama? He didn't say anything about the Clintons' remarks – it was other people (like Al Sharpton) whose words and distortions the media then seized upon. Can't anyone see who's really controlling this election? It's the media. And everyone – even Hillary and Obama then fall for it. Why can't the media just report the facts and stop with their predictions and polls and their take on everything.

I guess blacks are not supposed to vote for Obama because it may offend the southern white dems who won't vote for a Black man anyway! As a Black man, I am fed-up with the Democrats taking my vote for granted. Just because a very few black business men got their foot in the door when Bill was president means nothing to the majority blacks in this country. I am going to vote for Obama because he is black, YES, because I have no other choice.

Monroe January 16, 2008 6:38 am ET

And you claim race isnt a factor for obama supporters…We ALL knew this was how it would be from now on. This will be a race on race until the end sadly. Senator Clinton was outstanding and very Presidential in the NV debate last night. Once again obama fumbles through his sentences when he doesnt have a "inspirational speech" written for him, its very obvious, this guy doesnt have one original thought…If black voters want to support a candidate based on skin color then white voters will do the same and vote for Clinton or Edwards. Obama has lost.

I feel that Monroe has a point. I hear it from the circles I have contact with. I also agree with Monroe on the debate. Clinton did an awesome job. That is how she won my sister over. Obama bombs on the debates. He can talk the talk but that is how far he goes. I am not supporting Clinton because she is a woman. Through that doesnt hurt. I support her because she is the best. I am not about the jeopardize our country and vote for someone I didn't think could do the job. Think about what your vote means. To you and to this country.

I just went to tucc.org, Obama's church. It does not seem to be very accepting of other races in this church, especially whites. The church mission seems to hold the African continent, its peoples and culture in higher regard than the United States of America which as we know consists of many different races, religions, and cultures. I thought we were a diverse country and that diversity was important, not just for one race. Kind of scary for a presidential candidate to be so narrow minded. That's just my opinion. I may not have all the facts on this church. I was a little distracted by the huge outline of the African Continent on the home page. I do find the red gold and green color coordination to be very pleasing to the eye however.

So if Biden, Richardson, Obama, Gavel Dodd, Obama, Edward, Kurcinich decided not to add their name on ballot for Michgan then why Hillary didn't do the same? Wouldn't it have been different? Maybe if the Democratic nominees would have campaign in MI do you actually think that Clinton would've had the 55%? So basically it didn't count so CNN what's you point?

CNN……….STOP THIS……..Please provide us true issues.

Well they also voted for Mitt Romney, so who says they know what they're doing?

CNN has become FoxNews!!!!
BIASED

After last night's debate I am voting for substance and content.
Obama fumbled and Edwards mumbled.
That is what we have now in the White House. Fumblers and mumblers.

I am voting for Hillary and none other.

Peter Theoharis

African American's are waking up to the grim fact that Hillary Clinton will bring more of the same if she is elected. She is a great person, but the bottom line is she brings old school politics with her wherever she goes. This will not work for African Americans. Obama will tell it like it is; something that Black America and all of America needs if it is ever going to move forward. Black America needs a president that will look them straight in the eye and say "this is the problem", without worrying about being called a racist or Uncle Tom. A leader should never be affraid to tell anyone what the problem is and how to solve it. Even if the leader takes heat for it. Hillary just will not do that. Old school politics forbids it. She has too many Washington hands she has to feed. It just won't work.

Hillary was wonderful in last night's MSNBC debate. She proved that she actually cares about minority issues. Hopefully the insidious race card that the media has been trying to play, trying to paint the Clintons as racist, will be put away now.

The people here who say the Obama Campaign "played the race card" are simply making it up. Never happened. But Hillary's people including her husband have been trying to be subtle in a campaign to discredit him and paint him as not competent or ready for the Job of President. And in so doing this have also tried to inject 'race' to call into question with people in the democratic party of whether he can win by putting RACE in the forefront – something he tried NOT TO DO.

Hillary is bought and paid for. Any candidate who does a fund raiser with MILTARY CONTACTORS while promoting 'CHANGE' is a obvious fraud. I like the Clinton's ( Bill Mostly ) But from NAFTA to Rawada, their time was NOT PERFECT.

Yes Carl L, it is just you, you are a dope. Eaglehart in Kintuck, we all know that Mess NBC is unbiased-Riiiiiiiiiiight. You are also a dope.

A previous poster was just raving about how well spoken Obama is, among other things. Before the election process even began, wasn't a well known figure in government castigated and labelled as a racist for mentioning the fact that Obama is an articulate man, which he is, probably due to his fantastic education at Harvard University. This was a compliment by any and all definitions.

CABLE NEWS WANTS THIS ELECTION TO BE ABOUT RACE, IT IMPROVES RATINGS, THEY MAKE MORE MONEY IN ADVERTISING-A LOT MORE MONEY.

Hillary stated a fact, Martin Luther King began the civil rights movement. Congress passed the civil rights act. LBJ signed the bill into law, at which time, MLK's dream was "realized", or became a reality. These are facts well documented in history. It is a fairy tale to suggest that this is a racially charged or demeaning statement. Anyone, black or white, who is offended by her remark , is ignorant of history and way too self absorbed.

I am an African American registered democrat, female and after reading the comments of most here, VERY disappointed. We have allowed strategists & sound bites to divide this nation along racial lines. That breaks my heart..

I believe that Barack Obama should have listened to his WIFE instead of Oprah, and waitied until he was genuinely experienced enough to lead this country. I agree that unless his statements are prepared in advance, he stumbles and fumbles. NOT impressive or comforting for a US President.

That said Hillary Clinton is also NOT the answer for America. The Clinton's have art fully hood-winked African Americans, pandering to weaknesses, whining and dumbing down America for those that asked for