January 19, 2008
Posted: 06:20 PM ET

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Hillary Clinton did poorly among African-American voters in Nevada, according to entrance polls. (Photo Credit: AP)

WASHINGTON (CNN) — African Americans overwhelmingly voted for Barack Obama in the Nevada caucuses, just as they did in the Michigan Democratic primary last week — a trend that could hurt Hillary Clinton in next Saturday’s South Carolina primary, where black voters are expected to make up half the electorate.

Black voters made up 16 percent of Democratic Nevada caucus-goers — and roughly 80 percent of them voted for Obama, according to entrance polls. Clinton won support from 16 percent of black voters.

In Michigan's Democratic primary Tuesday — a contest that was rendered meaningless after party sanctions — roughly 70 percent of African-American voters did not cast their votes for Clinton, choosing the “uncommitted” option instead. According to CNN exit polls, those voters overwhelmingly favored Barack Obama, whose name did not appear on the ballot.

Had Obama’s name been on the Michigan ballot, CNN exit polls showed that he would have won an overwhelming 73 percent of the African-American vote, in contrast to 22 percent who say they would have voted for Clinton under those circumstances.

If South Carolina’s large African-American community votes as Michigan's and now Nevada's, Hillary may not be feeling much ‘southern hospitality’ in that state.

African-Americans have long been firm supporters of both former President Bill Clinton — dubbed the first 'black president' by author Toni Morrison — and Hillary Clinton. But a high profile spat earlier this month between the New York senator and Obama over the issue of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy may have done some damage to Clinton's favorability numbers among some in the African-American community.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Nevada


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Bob   January 19th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Cnn stop fooling us. This election is rigged!

elizabeth   January 19th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

White, Black, Hispanic. …. I don't care as long as your a breathing human and a registered voter please stop this era of bush/clinton. this coming from one southerner to the other southerners in SC. The rest of the south is waiting for you to be heard and vote in the upcoming weeks. let's show them that it's US they represent and not their own family legacy!

Please, please. I would love a woman to be president, BUT NOT HILLARY.

joe guerrero   January 19th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

GO TO MSNBC FOR MORE OBJECTIVE AND BALANCE REPORTING…CNN IS ONE SIDED FOR OBAMA

Gabe Polson, The Woodlands,TX   January 19th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Here we go again…The media is playing the race card. This election is about people. Hillary Clinton won the New Hampshire Primary against the wishes of the media. Then she went on to win the Michigan primary. Again, against the medias wishes. Then she went on to win the Nevada caucus. Shame on you. So instead of giving her the props that she deserves…the media wants to talk about race. Guess what…the voters are not buying it. So it looks like the endorsements of John Kerry, the powerful culinary union, the media, did not help Obama. So what will you guys come up with now? Wake up CNN and all other media outlets. The voters have spoken.

EE   January 19th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Hillary has continuosly depended on bigot votes to win.She polarizes the country to get votes.Look at the demography of her voters.The uneducated whites.She played the race cards with Latinos toget votes.I love my country and I love everyone,whites,blacks ,latinos, asians etc and any politician that wants to divide us to get votes will get her doom come November.If Hillary gets the nomination I will hotly campaign against her .She is bad for America.Pitting us against one another to get elected.Manupulating the uneducated everytime.

Ronni   January 19th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

CNN, listen up. NO ONE WANTS TO FOCUS ON RACE EXCEPT THE MEDIA. The exit polls from Nevada showed that concerns about the economy were foremost on their minds. Listen to the voters, CNN. We want to talk about the issues.

Brockport - NY   January 19th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Alright!!!!!!! How about Ron Paul in Vegas?!?!?!?!?!?! Not hearing much about the big 2nd place finish on CNN though are we…..imagine that. LOL. Lets just hope that what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas!!!!!!

Steve25   January 19th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

There is no doubt that she will lose S.C. Primary.

Gabe Polson, The Woodlands,TX   January 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Here's a headline…Troubling news for Obama camp…

Hillary Clinton wins 3-1 with Hispanic voters. When the western states vote on February 5th, Obama could be in huge trouble. Hispanics are the larger minority and it looks as though he is not winning them over.

Of course, you will not see this coverage in the media.

Anonymous   January 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Democratic party race in S.C. is too close to call.

Mike   January 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Is this really the response we're going to see from the media? Every time she loses - she's toast. Every time she wins, it's due to some fluke or a sign of trouble. Ridiculous.

Hillary Supporter   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

We don't care about policies, she is a WOMAN.

We want a woman to be President.

She is a woman and we love her.

WWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A WOMAN WILL BE PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!

WWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU GO GIRL!!!

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

SPIN SPIN SPIN

spin it baby!! keep MILKING whatever ANGLE you can to help obama.

Do you guys REALLY think Clinton is SUPPOSED to win the majority of the African american vote when Senator Obama is himself BLACK ???

Too bad the country is only 14% african american. Unless Obama wins 90% of that vote it isnt going to turn the election.

SPIN IT BABY SPIN !!!!!!

Sue   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The hispanic vote will prove to be a decisive opne for Clinton. Her supporters are overwhelminmgly women and Hispanics. Experience is also a mjor factor in her victory.

Mark   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Every time Hillary wins, the media announces the "troubling" news about her win. Can't people just appreciate her win and say "Congrats"? I support Hillary and I am proud of her win!!! Hillary for President!!!!

Please   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

This is what you said after MI, get off of it. How is this troubling, AA voters are backing the AA candidate? The lastest Rasm poll has Hillary with 82% Favorable ratings among S.C AA's, so whle they are backing Obama, which is great, this is by no means troublin…

sunnycat9   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

How can Obama be listed among the three candidates best suited to leader America He hasn't led anything so far that would lead me to reach this conclusion.

John, Charlottesville, VA   January 19th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Looks like Billary's subliminal racebaiting worked, making an Obama SC victory meaningless and paving their way to the nomination. Hope it was worth it guys, because this lifelong liberal Democrat will not under any circumstances vote for you in November.

Ken Matthews FL   January 19th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

CNN - You're killing me! Report something substantial, like, well, her win against the odds in the face of major endorsements - by the way, why don't you ever report on Clinton's endorsements? Hmmmm . . . . Drop the race issue.

Shana, Babylon, NY   January 19th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

CNN just calls it as it sees it…..Obama, Clinton - whoever gets the most votes wil win. What's the problem here?

I do like MSNBC especial David Shuster who I think will become a major anchor soon. Very quick and clever reporter.

Maxi   January 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Hillary won……that's it, that's all…… CNN, get over it. Just for once, try to keep your head-line for Hillary positive.

Ann Aloha, PA   January 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

CNN needs to learn a lesson when spinning negative info, during Senator Clinton's victory in Nevada.
Shameful…

Mike   January 19th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Why does the Liberal rag CNN continue to lead nearly every politcal story with Clinton???? She is not the leading candidate in delegates. Just a progressive (Socialist) democrat…. tax, spend, tax, spend, tax, spend

Duop, Colorado Springs, CO   January 19th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Any sign of over-heated support for any leading candidates may create counter results.

tisha   January 19th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

i hope the best candidate will secure our border .

Nik T   January 19th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

LOL "Troubling news" about winning in Nevada? That's the same phrase you used when HIllary won Michigan… pathetic.

adNYC   January 19th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

CNN when will you stop with your biased coverage?

What does Hillary Clinton have to do in order for you to give her ANY credit?

She has won 3, count them, 3 in a row now. She is CLEARLY the front runner and yet we have to deal with this kind of ridiculous reporting.

Like it or not, she'll win the nomination because the voting is in OUR hands. Not yours.

Jeff   January 19th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Even more troubling news, not noted here, is the huge decline in support for John Edwards in these numbers. Unfortunately. His railing against the media didn't help.

What power!

Will   January 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I don't care what color you are, a vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote for the next president to be a Republican.

Also, someone from Brockport - NY wrote about how we are not hearing about Ron Paul's battle for 2nd place on the Republican side: er, scroll down the Ticker and you will see a nice big headline about it.

If you are expecting to see it on the front page, just wait until Ron Paul comes in 2nd in a few more primaries/caucuses and then maybe it will actually be newsworthy.

Christian, Tampa FL   January 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Even more importantly, we need to end the partisan bickering of this nation. Hillary is not likely to end it; she is a Clinton. Obama has a very good shot at changing the course of politics in this country.

The problem is with the parties. Every state needs to have open primaries and open caucuses so that the real majority can pick the candidates, not just the party faithful.

Mirta   January 19th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Unbelievable!!! The ink is still wet on the caucus cards and CNN already has a headline with negativity about the Clinton win.

Ronni is right! The media is stirring up racial issues and this could blow up in our face. My God, CNN is even making FOX look good.

Salida   January 19th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Yes, Yes, Yes, :) Congratulstions to Hillary Clinton, and all of the hardworking men and women who helped her successfully overcome the media hype. If you're a Hillary supporter, pat your self and go and get yourself a drink (make sure you're of legal age) and celebrate. We're in this for the long run. I think the gloss is coming off the picture. Voters are seeing that what is behind is not worth our time.

Nehrwr   January 19th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Once again…I'm just baffled that people voting for a CLINTON, specifically this time Hillary, ACTUALLY THINK SHE WILL WIN INDEPENDENTS AND REPUBLICANS! SHE CAN NOT, AND WILL NOT, and so…lo and behold, we should all prepare for another republican nightmare.

thankfully, we won't have to hear the names Bush or Clinton…at least not for another 4 years when Jeb will be anointed to run!

this looks more like a kingdom, then the world's greatest democracy!

pathetic!

Anita   January 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I think all this media focus on "race" is hurting Barack Obama. Stop it. We should vote for the person best qualified to be President. This is Barack Obama. Unlike *Billary Clinton* whose historical record is a picture book of selfishness and nothing else, this senator from Illinois, Barack Obama has a record of service to the people. Please stop fooling the public with bogus statistics and statements about race. If you must focus on stereotypes, do investigate why Billary Clinton continues to gets the vote from women. Thanks!

Anthony   January 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

CNN - you are so one-sided for Obama. A huge win in a race that looked neck in neck somehow is bad news for Clinton. What happened to objective reporting?

ash   January 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

More and more I see the results and read about them on CNN and other channels, it pains me - great America is divided on racial lines.

Who is polarising this all and for whose benefit?

I hate to use the words African American. If anybody does a research, a bit of that we all came from Namibia/Kenya….skin change came to adapt to the environment, then why this all call of dividing and voting on race, color and religion.

I am happy that way that republicans are rejecting "tithes collectors and hard core fanatical ideologists" and voted for romney ignoring what he believes in religiously, but what he is promising on economic front, which is appealing to masses so far.

My best candidate for Republican, though, is Ron Paul. He is consistent and more american focused than war and irrelevant issues. Strong america within and live in global village by global rules (UN).

My friends from africa (in limited sense of color), don't be fooled by color or divisive tactics. We have been the most tolerant, most accomodating, from Ghana to Mozambique to South Africa. From fist president of Ghana to Kaunda (Zambia), to Nyarere to Mandela……

Vote for the right candidate and don't be left out. sometimes time is not ripe for the well-deserved candidate to win, we shall do what is best under the circumstances and choose the one who will be more friendly and accomodatory of our interests……I am talking here as have-nots and not AA, that has to be discarded and bring back Haves and Have-nots and choose who is the best for majority and slowly but surely prejudices will go….It is happening around the world and nothing shall take us back than taking us forward. We have set an example in RSA (mandela), Zambia (Kaunda), and whole of africa…..

Vote wisely!!!

Manzi   January 19th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Clinton and his wife are really playing dirt politics and we are happy this man is in America because the way he is fighting the power using dirty game if he was in Africa he could be killing people because of power!!
Bill Clinton already show his true color to the world and Americans that he doesn't care about people or democratic party, what he care is about power to be in White House!! What the deference between him and those dictators in Africa who don’t want to give up power to new generation?
I hope Americans will do something about this American dictator who is willing to divide Democratic Party because of his own interest.
American justice has to investigate his past administration too.

Ray   January 19th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Here's the story. AA make 12.8 percent of population of the United States as of 2006 census. So, If thats all Obama and CNN think will help him win. They are in trouble!!!

Go Hillary 08!!! Thank you Nevada!!!

Jay   January 19th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

"SPIN IT BABY SPIN !!!!!!"

..spin these nuts..

Mati   January 19th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

So what? Even if she doesn't win SC because of the trend you noticed, who cares? the African Americans represent 12% of the US population. If they choose to support Obama out of solidarity, its their right to do it. Don't present this as 'trouble' for Hillary. Why don;t you mention the Hispanic vote effect too?

Hillary'08!! or at least NoObama.

Scott, Madison, WI   January 19th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Race aside, I find very curious that Hillary's staff and all her supporters have been trumpting her as the eventual Queen and had coronated her months ago, yet Obama has closed 20-30 point leads in every state that should have been a cakewalk for her majesty. She is by no means the inevitable nominee yet which further proves that she is not only divisive nationally but with the the Democratic Party as well. I wish Mrs. Clinton lot's of luck healing that divide if she indeed does become the nominee.

As a lifelong Dem, I know in my heart I can't vote for her, so hopefully there will be a third party candidate, or I'll have to vote Republican for the first time in my life at 49 years of age.

Independent in America   January 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

We can only hope that the media and the POLLS don't start driving this into a racial election :( Time to move on and allow the voters - regardless of the color of their skin to vote for the candidate of THEIR choice… regardless of the color of their skin. (Donna Brazile should be so proud of herself along with the rest of the less than unbiased reporters!!)

Past time for the POLLS to pack up and put their tents away. This is an American presidential election - NOT the election which will be decided by the political pundits and the media circus NOR the US Supreme Court!

Tim   January 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I would like to see a third party. This country doesn't speak on behalf of the minority. It is for white and most white country.

Christine   January 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

More troubling is that out of a million registered voters so few cared to vote.

A "win" of only a few hundred votes is not much of a victory. The Democratic vote count in Nevada shows that only about 10,000 people showed up to caucus. More than twice that showed up to vote Republican. Mitt Romney's vote count of over 17,000 votes is higher than the total Democratic votes combined.

THAT's the real story CNN. I'm starting to think that your reporters can't see beyond their own egos to crunch the true meaning of the data they report.

Voter apathy is the buzz word if you look at the Nevada numbers. I'm African American but can't help to think that if the candidates had stopped PANDERING to the ethnic votes they'd have captured a broader spectrum of the voters and excited more to turn out. This is a sad day for America and neither has anything to be proud of.

Eric in Massachusetts   January 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Prediction: Obama will self-destruct by Feb 5 Super Tuesday.

John   January 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Where the heck is the Ron Paul link I clicked on.. You have a link on the front page about Ron Paul and then take me to a page about Hillary Clinton. You Suck At This CNN…

Ian   January 19th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

How would latinos give white people authority to chase them around? I see this troubling.

David   January 19th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I am an African American male, and a long time Democrat who has voted in every presidential and senatorial election since I was 18 years old. If Hillary wins the nomination, I will vote for Mccain, and a huge number of African Americans will protest the election, all because Hillary attacked a viable black candidate by using the "race card" and her supporters have been spewing more racist, venomos garbage than any repunlican would ever dare.

Do you think you can win the general election if African Americans voted for Mccain or just sat out all together? Considering all the independents who will go for Romeny or Mccain?

I don't think so. I won't give my vote to Hillary and her racist supporters. Not in the general, and not ever. The clintons have showm their true colors.

BLACKS NEED TO SEPERATE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. THEY ARE JUST AS RACIST AS REPUBLICANS. BE INDEPENDENT AND PROTEST HILLARY'S RACIST POLICIES THIS CAMPAIGN SEASON. SEND A STRONG MESSAGE

Louise   January 19th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

This kind of reporting from CNN is absolutely hillarious…SHE WON….what's troubling about that???? Is there any chance at all that you might be able to keep some semblance of objectivity in your political reporting???because at this stage it's bordering on the comical.

Well done Hillary!!

Mark   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The Media, The Media.

As a Hillary supporter, the race card has shown its ugly face again. Why can't we just get along. It is the same old game again. We the people listen and watch as the media present us with this crap and expects us to change our minds. Because it increases the ratings. Don't get me wrong I think it is sad, but it is also a little funny. The media doesn't miss a beat. The difference is Hillary won New Hampshire. It was almost a (to the media) "You talk to much" statement. Never under estimate the people. Obama has a good thing going. The people can make up their minds without all the spin. Black people, don't vote for Obama just because he's black. You think he is going to change everything, wake up. The country wanted change from the Clinton-Gore presidency. The country has made some bad choices during the elections. We now are paying the price for inexperience. Don't get this one wrong, we just might not recover. Don't vote on color, vote on experience.

Sean   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Excuse me, CNN? How about the headline "Troubling News for Obama: 75% of American Citizens are White" ? Unbelievable. Please try to limit the bias in your reporting.

Crystal   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

RON PAUL Second Place!

How can CNN not acknowledge the amazing presence of Ron Paul. He has done something amazing through his grassroots movement, he is for the people, the real people, for every individuals rights. CNN is bias has to wake up and realize that they are competing right now with the internet for viewers. That when they say something, anything, most people check on it online and if they are wrong or in some way doing the people an 'injustice' like negating Ron Pauls existence as a contender. People are learning and becoming even more aware of the absurd vehicle for sloppy slogans and propaganda. WE are not happy.

What will eventually happen if they continue ignoring philosophies like Dr. Ron Pauls, is that people will find their news other places, more relable places.

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!

jennifer-UPSTATE NY   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

wwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh

WAY TO GO HILLARY….C U IN 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE………YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL MY LOVE AND SUPPORT!!!!!!!!jENN FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK

CNN, Do you think we are fools   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

@ #3 - joe guerrero. You are so right. CNN is biased. With the way CNN is going, they will go down in history as one of the worst news organization in the world.

CNN will keep promoting Obama even after January 8th, 2009 when Obama is no where to be found.

wj   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

A number of these respondents believe that "nobody wants to talk about race except the media." Unfortunately, even a cursory inspection of the campaign of Hillary Clinton does not bear this out. It is, after all, the Hillary campaign who indulged in a series of subtle race-baitings in order to cast Obama as the "black" candidate, get him involved in identity politics, and thereby secure a section of white and Hispanic voters who are turned off by what they *perceive* as Obama's being the "black" candidate.

Peter   January 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I see this election rigged. Someone must tell me how this is clean after NH.
I must be crazy to approve this election. OOh ya, and the latinos will be locked up everyday and deported to mexico. I would not vote for someone who wouldn't level with me on immigration. I would hate to be called illegal alien each and everyday.

Jake, California   January 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I think the Hispanic voters don't understand what Obama is saying. They just know the name Hillary in Spanish and to them that's all that matters, a name that they recognize!

This is troubling. Obama needs to get translaters to do the do from English to Spanish!

Peace   January 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Are democrats really seriously want to take the White House or are they joking? I think Republicans are laughing silently and waiting for the big feast.

tisha   January 19th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

WEll sean, hopefull American will see him as a candidate for change and not his face of course, he is half white and half black if that matters to you.

Jeremy   January 19th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Obama will win SC.
Edwards- please endorse Obama.
We need you to help us avoid a loss in November.

If you are an Edwards supporter, please encourage your candidate
to throw his support behind his fellow Democrat.
Obama and Edwards are for a new direction.
Please help us beat this insincere, pro-war, lying, cheating, vote supressing, Martin Luther King Jr. demeaning, crocodile tears crying Hillary Clinton.
Please.

Ade   January 19th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

A WIN!!!!! is A WIN!!!!!

Leave it at that and let's go and get South Carolina.

CNN I Truly and Sincerrely QUESTION YOUR BIAS!!!

You need to be neutral to be relevant and thus far your cover of this priamry has an aura of Anti -Hillaty tone. PLEASE STOP IT

So, What is this comment about a DEMOCRATIC candidate praising RONALD REAGAN is this true…?

Is there really vote suppression…?

What are the Key Issues for South Carolina

Those, to me are very relevant subjects for coverage

DO THE RIGHT THING CNN!!!!!

Rob   January 19th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Why the obsession with black voters??? Let it go CNN. How about reporting on hispanic rejection of a minority candidate? What does that say about them coupled with Mexican gangs waging a race war on blacks in Cali. This country is sick……

Steele Gal   January 19th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

So Mr. SPIN SPIN SPIN
Your not too smart comment insinuates that African Americans ONLY vote for Obama because he is also Black.

African American voters choose their candidates the SAME WAY as everyone else!
We look at the ISSUES!
We are not one-sided and so uneducated that we choose Obama merely for the color of his skin.

Didn't Iowa Caucasion voters show you that most Americans can get beyond something as superficial as skin color?

Shame on you!

J.R.   January 19th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Hillary uses ruthless tactics reminiscent of Bush 2000. Lawsuits, smears, and her attack dog husband.
It's so shameless that I have started to dislike them, and I was once a fan.

Even if she wins the nomination, after getting it she may find she lost about half of the Democrats and all of the Independents.

Then we will get stuck with another Republican which will be a disaster.

I wish the Clintons could think of the good of the party and the country first, instead of their own ambition.

Will   January 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I have been a life long democrat but I will not vote for Hillary Clinton. As the world's superpower we need a country that is united. If we thought congress and the senate was divided under President Bush, wait until Hillary Clinton is in charge. About half of the country (Republicans) truly hate the Clintons - pushing bills through congress will be extremely difficult. Why aren't people thinking ahead? Senator Obama has the abilitiy to unite republicans, independents and democrats under solid policies. Furthermore, look at the world's press organizations… they overwhelmingly support Obama for President. We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to elect an individual that can represent the best America has to offer.

David Adams   January 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I would just like to say, I have never heard anybody cry, "Unfair" more than Bill Clinton. If it doesn't go his way, its unfair. C'mon, give me a break.

Nan   January 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Yes, this makes 3 for Hillary. GO HILLARY!!! CNN is getting nearly as bad as FOX. No matter how well Hillary does, what she says, etc., CNN reports seem to always have some negative tone to them. On the other hand, Obama gets mostly positive reporting. Even when he loses they find something positive to boast about. HaHa, its not working CNN…Hillary is in the lead!

I've been a CNN viewer for years, but I am going to change to MSNBC. I want balanced news, not right or left, just the facts.

You've lost one 24/7 faithful viewer…bye!!!

Gail   January 19th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

We have a great democracy!

24 Years of:

Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton?, Clinton?

What a disgrace.

Gil, Chicago Suburbs   January 19th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

i'll be suprised if this comment gets posted after being reviewed by a pro-Obama moderator, I assume…

CNN - you're losing viewers and support yourself with your pro-obama slanted news reporting.

You're not even pretending to be objective here are you?

You can't run a pro-hillary story can you?

She won and will continue to, even with your subjective "news" reporting.

Wislande   January 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

In my opinion, too many women voters are supporting Senator Clinton merely because she is a woman. Many are also pointing to her political experience as compared to that of Obama. Well, perhaps Senator Clinton's experience is being overstated. A close examination reveals that she served in public office as the governor's wife from 1980-1992, as the First Lady from 1992-2000, and a NY Senator from 2000 until the present. By comparison, Obama was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 and to the Senate in 2004, being sworn in in 2005. To me, the record establishes that Obama is every bit as experienced as Hilary in that HE has been responsible to his constituents and the interests of the individuals in his home state for the past 11 years. Hilary has had the luxury of riding the coattails of her husband without having to face the issues head on. When has Senator Clinton, with the exception of her time in NY, been the party responsible for making policy, introducing legislation, and conducting all affairs of the office. If that be the real test, then the score is Obama 11 years, Hilary 7 years.

Finally, isn't it time to get rid of the Bush-Clinton dynasty in the White House? If Hilary is elected it will mean twenty four consecutive years of either a Bush or Clinton in office. Enough is enough! If people want change, let's start with changing the last name of the proper candidate. What's next? Jeb Bush in 2012? I don't even want to think about that…….

brandon   January 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

CNN SUCKS….ITS TIME TO WATCH ANOTHER STATION…CAUSE ACCORDING TO CNN HILLARY DOES NOT HAVE A CHANCE….EVEN THOUGH SHE KEEPS WINNING…INSTEAD CNN WANTS TO CAUSE MORE RACIAL TENSION AND PROBLEMS FOR THE NATION… LOOK.. OBAMA IS NOT GOING TO WIN EVEN WITH YOUR PATHETIC ATTEMPT TO FORCE US TO ELECT HIM…GO TO MSNBC OR CSPAN OR SOMETHING ELSE… CNN SUCKS

pops   January 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I often wonder when Americans are gonna wake up and realize its the same old people and the same old poo-poo and our multicultural country is not getting anywhere. The media is so negative. So Biased. I am getting sick to my stomach. As of today I will start watching soaps and jerry springer. My hopes and dreams are broken and will remain so because of the STATUS QUO in this country.

Don, Rochester, NY   January 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

CNN, I DARE you to write something positive about Hillary and yet another big win! Obama has made this an exciting race, no doubt, but the most qualified candidate is going to win in the end and that is Hillary. Stop trying to get everyone to focus on race. It's a non-issue…or at least it should be.

Jacob, Savannah, GA   January 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Let them vote however they want,, Hillary doesn't need S.C. and when she is President she should say the hell with them! Furthermore, if the blacks are not real careful, they will find this scenerio will back fire on them as other ethnic groups that make up far more than the black vote also vote along the racial lines which will kill Obama!!

Rob   January 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

just shows that elections are to important to leave to Americans.

Julia, California   January 19th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

We are Americans in the United States of America, not in Africa. Race should not decide who the next president is. I think Repubicans are laughing, Obama is a easier target to beat if his base is built on black voters. Democrats are in trouble. CNN is too conservative toward women.

Carrie   January 19th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

In the Democratic Primary, I never thought that it would come down to race. I am ashamed of this.

Obama 08

YES WE CAN!!!

Elinda   January 19th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama is losing democrats right and left with his Reagan talk and the fact that he let the "false race issue" fester for almost two weeks without speaking up … perhaps black people were looking for an "excuse" to vote for Obama … and they found it, even though there was no truth in it.

Tom Davie   January 19th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

The SPIN is funny.

Barack obama is BLACK for christs sakes. Of COURSE he is going to win the black vote.

But if the media keeps pounding it in our faces , and I honestly wonder if its going to TURN OFF white voters to Obama.

I mean Obama got SMOKED in the Latino vote. Kiss California and the western states goodbye.

CNN needs to STOP promoting this black stuff, as we white people see all the african americans OBVIOUSLY voting for him because he is black, we see REVERSE RACISM and a DOUBLE STANDARD.

White people are supposed to judge obama on the issues and not his race.

Black people are supposed to vote for Obama because he is black.

It turns white people off Obama.

matthew   January 19th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

CNN is so bad! Hillary won again, yet they're treating it like it's going to lead to failure.

The way I learned it….winning is good.

Go Hillary! America's got your back, even if the media doesn't!

Derek, Walpole NH   January 19th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This is the most blatant biased piece of "news" to come from CNN thus far. She didn't win the black vote…so what? So she may lose South Carolina….so what? All we've seen so far is that polls aren't completely indicative of forthcoming results, and that the race will extend far into February. Lastly, a picture of her holding a drink in her hand???? I mean seriously. CNN just wants a "movement" because it's more exciting and makes for better news, higher ratings, and increased income for their network….you're as crooked as the Brush administration.

Anonymous   January 19th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

And who cares?

tisha zrodlowki   January 19th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

i hope that we get a president who can unite us all because we all came from adam and eve. Sean I am white and i feel that Obama being from both sides with experience can unite us.

Obama 08

YL   January 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Looks like Im voting for and independant. I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR CLINTON!

Tim O.   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Lets face the facts. Hillary Clinton starts crying on tv, or states things are unfair and guess what? Big Bill Clinton runs out and shakes everybody's hand and Hillary wins again. When are the American people going to wake up and understand Bill Clinton is not running for president. I'm a African American male and these people act like black people are their friend. The Clintons act as if they need to reach Black America they call token people that are not anymore of a leader than I am. They are a joke!

Nick   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Always negative. CNN, you lost my support. Stop trying to be FOX.

ina   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

The fact that the independent broadcast watch dogs do not realize that CNN is most certainly one sided against Hillary Clinton, is beyond me. It is so obvious a blind person can see it. She won Nevada! Immediately you tie a negative headline to it. Just look at all the people complaining about this in this blog. Do you even care about these opinions, or do you sit there on your high horses, laughing at us? Hillary is going to wipe those smug smiles and sour/sarcastic comments off your faces in the end. And your reaction will be the classic CNN version: Uh….so what happened?

Brad   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

CNN is such an anti-Clinton News Network. I really don't understand, why CNN can never say anything right or good about Hillary.

The news reads, she has troubles withBlack, but could very well be "she juggernauted the Culinary Union Endorsement Obama Received" or" She overcame all the dirty politics played by Obama, intimidation and other efforts to win huge in Nevada".

Just , as I say, I could vote for MacCain over Obama, I would say, Fox news is better than CNN. It is unfortnate that news network like CNN would be so much biased

Susan   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Go Obama !!!!!!!!!!!

Sean   January 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Well, Tisha, race has no bearing on who I'd vote for. But, as the CNN headline suggests, are blacks not voting for Hillary because she's white? I'm glad you're voting for change. Now what specific changes are you happiest about?

Jason   January 19th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hello, Hillary won. Period.

Marcus   January 19th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Did anybody realize that Barack Obama won nearly all of the rural counties in Nevada. Not to start anything, but I just want to put that out there.

S, WI   January 19th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I used get anoyed by this kind of unreasonable anti-clinton topics here.
But not anymore.
Now I can't help but feeling sorry for these Obama-backing reporters and bloggers.
So please keep on writing like this to keep your spirit high till to the day Clinton gets the nomination.
But don't forget to join the Clinton team thereafter.
We'll accept you all democarts with open arms.

Matt   January 19th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

CNN pulled the same stunt after Clinton won in Michigan (which I admit was a hollow victory but a victory nonetheless). All they could point to was the "troubling" factors. Today she beats Obama by 6% in Nevada and CNN again calls it "troubling." If Obama had won by less it would have been called a major come from behind victory. After the projection was made that Clinton had won, Wolf Blitzer must have said about ten times that Clinton "managed" to win. It's so apparent that the network is pro-Obama. It reminds me of the November 2007 elections when Fox News analysts were so clearly heartbroken at the Republicans losing control of Congress. I'm tuning into MSNBC more and more.

S Williams   January 19th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

All of you are missing the point!!!

Haven't you ever heard of REVERSE psychology???

The media DOES want Hillary to win!!

Make whites and latinos think it's blacks against whites.

Then whites and latinos will come out and vote for white candidates.

Blacks will come out and vote for black candidates.

Since there are FAR MORE whites than blacks - the black candidate will always lose.

This is so obvious I don't see how any of you can miss this obvious trick.

N   January 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Seriously CNN, stop spinning. The fact is she won. I think this is very troubling for Barack Obama because he did not win…why is that not the headline? Democrats snub Barack Obama would be more accurate. I have nothing against Barack Obama, and I don't mean to be rude, but CNN is so ridiculously biased. The headine for today should not be about how screwed Hillary is…SHE WON, what part of that did you miss? Give credit where credit is due.

Melanie   January 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

First of all : Hillary Clinton does not stay focused on her statements. A few weeks back, she said : "no driver's license for illegal immigrants." And then, a few days ago she said : "there are no illegal women or men." And you still wonder why she won?

And secondly, people are not voting for Hillary, they are voting for Bill. But when people will realize that, she will lose and we will have another Republican as President. …

Dave   January 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

She has bigger problems than just African Americans. As a white male I am so disgusted with the way she, Bill and the rest of her campaign have run this race that if she wins the Democratic nomination I'm voting for Bloomberg.

Tom   January 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

And why not a headline that says "Troubling news for Obama…..65% of women voted for Obama AGAIN… just like in New Hampshire" and more women vote than blacks…..

But, the negative headlines against Clinton continue…….

Oh well… the voters are speaking..

Awaiting Moderation, USA   January 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

So, what CNN? This is nothing new. Different races/genders have had their own voting blocks as long as we can remember.

What about Romney's win in Nevada? He got his win with the large Mormon population there? Why not report on that?

unbelievable   January 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

CNN YOU ARE SO BIASED!

WHAT ABOUT THE FACT THAT HISPANICS VOTED 3 TO 1 IN FAVOR OF CLINTON?

MEDIA IS SO BIASED!

go HILLARY!

Jr., California   January 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

All of you Hillary supporters are stupid fools. I use these terms literally because you all have shown your delusional desire to see Bill Clinton as president again. Note to you all:

BILL IS NOT RUNNING!!!!!

God forbid Hillary wins, but if she does, you fools deserve what you get.

"Anyone but Hillary"

FH   January 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

CNN-YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED! Another victory for Hillary and you call it "potentially troubling news." I am sure you do this to get a reaction from us and to draw hits from Obama supporters, but call it as it is. I am a Black man and I support Hillary over Obama. Perhaps your headline should reference the obvious, Hillary did very well with Latinos and/or Caucasians. The latter, my friend, is potentially troubling for Mr. Obama in an upcoming state where at least 50% of the electorate is White, a demographic that only once to date has overwhelmingly supported him—Iowa.

TC   January 19th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

From Ronnie…"CNN, listen up. NO ONE WANTS TO FOCUS ON RACE EXCEPT THE MEDIA".

It really IS a race issue. Blacks are overwhelmingly and disportionately for Obama. If Obama does not win the nomination, it will weaken the Democratic Party as well as have lasting consequences. Democratic candidates have always enjoyed the support of the majority of Black voters.

The grand prize is the presidency. Blacks are more than a little tired of always being a bridesmaid and never a bride.

Su   January 19th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

HILLARY ROCKS !!!!!!! I LOVE HER !!!!!!!!

Huck Mommy   January 19th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Uh oh, CNN, trouble. Black voters aren't supporting Clinton, maybe they'll support the Republican nominee. Gosh. What great reporting.

m.P(middleclass poor)   January 19th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I am glad that my brothers and sisters are finally showing that we have a voice, expecially in light of the fact that the clintons havve elected to use DIRTY politics. We need to let them know we don't need a presient like that.

Amy   January 19th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

As a Latina I can't stand Hillary! Latinos wake up just because she gave a cabinet position to a Latino doesn't make her Hillary Clintonito!!!! Bill and Hillary are a team of political collegues masquerading as a married couple. There is no doubt she wants this election, but Bill is turning into the Democratic answer to Carl Rove.

They do look more and more urban everyday. She is striving to empower herself and Bill is the cheating significant other doing whatever he can to justify his love for her in the street. This is all to comical to watch, for sure talk show bounty. Can you imagine him in the WH again with free time and security??? I know there are retired professionals but a pimp never does……

Joyce Durand   January 19th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

You people are so very fond of pointing out the slightest deviation in policy (or even facial expression) in the Presidential candidates. When will you give similar air time to review the profound predictions, projections and prognostications which you disseminate with god-like surety when these pronouncements turn out to be in such glaring error?
The only thing better than seeing ones candidate win a primary is the enjoyment of knowing the voters have not accepted your tabloid hype as actual news reporting.
Joyce Durand
Lincoln, NE

Another Steve   January 19th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The issues of race are important unfortunately. The Clintons know this and have used this and it wasn't Obama that objected firstly to the African American issues. The Clintons lastest is Bill's Magic Johnson. Oh please. I've spent considerable time in hispanic countries and there are most deffinitely race problems between the hispanics and blacks there as well and the issue raised above is very valid and not missed by the Clintons, you can be sure of that. The problem is very real when the teachers union took the caucus site issue to courts in Nevada and lost, yet the hispanics voted more for Clinton.

a little sad   January 19th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Wow - another "Hiliary's win is a bad sign for Hillary" story.

Despite all the hype, the lady stil won.

champ   January 19th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It’s s sad to see two democratic candidates running for presidential nomination on the same ticket, Ms. Hilary Clinton and Bill Clinton. Are you kidding me! I wonder how they will share the seat after been nominated. Maybe President Bill Clinton needs to appeal to revise the constitution so that he can run again! Obama, you’re in for the worse because you refuse to shear yours!

champ   January 19th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It’s sad to see two democratic candidates running for presidential nomination on the same ticket, Ms. Hilary Clinton and Bill Clinton. Are you kidding me! I wonder how they will share the seat after been nominated. Maybe President Bill Clinton needs to appeal to revise the constitution so that he can run again! Obama, you’re in for the worse because you refuse to shear yours!

FitZ   January 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Look the presidency in the us is not is not a dynasty — don't you have anyone else to rule this mighty nation rather than the Clintons– They have already spent 8 years there we do need a change…Something better. I am not sure of Obama's position on Gays right though….Lord help us.

aware   January 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The historic nature of a woman becoming President is a monumental step forward for the whole world because of the sheer historical scope of thousands of years of oppression of women throughout the world. It is undeniably far greater than the admittedly unjust and horrific treatment that Blacks have endured.

Obama's choice to run with only two years in the Senate has divided the Dems. It would have been truer to his ideal of unity to have waited a few more years to run.
This is not to take away from the first viable 50% African American candidate. It is his arrogant timing that is off! It is inherently divisive.

Not this time Obama!

PA   January 19th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Vote for who fits you best, but *please* use your own brain.

Do not allow media outlets -including CNN- or "major" or "authoritative" polls let their noise, disguised as "public" service, cloud your fact-finding and personal evaluation.

Here is a random tally of what the news media are reporting, the ones that are to provide facts and clarify issues:

After Clinton wins Nevada:
- Black voters snub Clinton again
- Poll: Obama makes big gains among black Dems

Before New Hamsphire:
- Obama pulls away from Clinton

CNN and other news media: please present facts and nothing more. Readers will otherwise apply a mental filter (Caution! Agenda at Work) each and every time you post a story.

CNN IS NO LONGER RELEVANT   January 19th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

AT THIS POINT, I SEE CNN BECOMING INCREASINGLY IRRELEVANT. THIS TREND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL CNN CONTINUES TO LOSE ITS VIEWERS. FOXNEWS IS #1.

TOO SAD. CNN USED TO BE A GOOD STATION BUT NOT ANYMORE.

BY THE WAY, WE BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD BE CAREFUL WITH THE AMOUNT OF RACE WE INJECT INTO THIS ELECTION. IF I UNDERSTAND CORRECTLY, BLACKS ARE ONLY 12/13% OF THE TOTAL US POPULATION. THIS DOES NOT EXCLUDE ALL THE BLACKS IN JAIL.

Kevin   January 19th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Well….its going to be Hillary agaisnt Romney, and all those who hope obama will be vice for clintons –forget it ! Hillary and Bill will rule you guys like Fidel and Raul!!

Romney will win as the young voters will neglect the democrats and the republicans will win ….to make it worse bloomberg will step in the race and did a liberman for the democrats !!

TRUTH BE TOLD….. HILLARY WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT!

POOR POOR AMERICAN ..LOSING WORLD INFLUENCE AND INCREASINGLY LOOKING LIKE A MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRY .WHERE THE HEAD OF STATE IS HANDED DOWN !!!

Kelly   January 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

The perfect ticket is this:

Clinton/Obama '08.

The president does the work. Clinton will role her sleeves up and work harder than any of the people running for president. Just look at her "work horse" results/work load while she's been in the Senate. Not to mention the work she did since graduation from law school.

The vice president (unless you're Dick Cheney) doesn't have to do the hard work. He can use his gift of bringing people together, motivating people to get involved with the process, smooze internationally, etc. He'd be great in that role. Then, he will have a rock solid resume to run for President in 2016.

Our country would ROCK with a blood/sweat/tears president and a motivational people person vice president. I don't believe it would work the other way around. If Hillary was the VP, she'd do all the work and Obama would get the credit.

champ   January 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

It’s s sad to see two democratic candidates running for presidential nomination on the same ticket, Ms. Hilary Clinton and Bill Clinton. Are you kidding me! I wonder how they will share the seat after been nominated. Maybe President Bill Clinton needs to appeal to revise the constitution so that he can run again! Obama, you’re in for the worse because you refuse to shear yours

Cath   January 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Seriously??? She just won the state of Nevada and CNN is trying to make it seem like she's about to lose the nomination? If Obama had enough experience to show for then I would totally support him but I think he's too arrogant to just go out there with only rhetoric to show for and think he can solve the world??? This country needs a president who not only can solve the fledgling economy but also re-establish our status with the rest of the world. The Clintons did a lot of diplomatic work, they've established relationships with other world leaders and they earned a lot of respect especially in Europe. Hillary needs to salvage whatever is left by the Bush administration. World leaders would be more receptive to a Clinton than an unknown. These are difficult times. We need someone with the experience to solve problems, rather than elect another president who would need time to learn his way around the system.

Brandi   January 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

CNN really….why is everything that Clinton does "troubling"??? How is it not more troubling for Obama that he keeps LOSING??? Ridiculous!

Stephen   January 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

It appears that Barak Obama is not only contending with Hillary Clinton, but with white corporate America visibly represented by CNN.

A few days before the New Hampshire primaies, CNN did a documentary on the "Obama family" in Kenya. Showing the remnants in their dirt poor environment, and emphasizing their African origin. CNN also mentioned in passing that Obama's mum is Swiss or Swedish.

Today, around 2200hrs GMT, Ralitsa Vassiliva of CNN openly asked whether "America is ready for a BLACK president". Before the Iowa primaries, reference was made in CNN to the similarity between "Osama (Bin Laden) and Obama (Barak)" in an apparently light hearted converstion.

Apparently, CNN has continually undermined Obama at every turn in a subtle way, emphasising his "blackness" and implying that he is unsuitable for presidency.

No other candidate has been given this same treatment, considering the fact that not one single native American is in the race.

I believe CNN should maintain its objectivity as expected, and continually emphasize each candidates campaign promise; rather than the colour of their skin.

Regards,
Stephen.

NB: I will be pleasantly surprised if the above comments are ever published by CNN.

Marcus   January 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

And in addition, if we were in Canada, the UK, Australia or the , we wouldn't have this anti-Obama issue from elder Americans (or even this stint that Hilary has been pulling).

jules   January 19th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

As a male voter casting his vote for the first time ever, I'm excited about this election. I will vote for substance versus glitter. With that in mind, Hillary Clinton will make a better president than likeable smiling Obama. We need to give credit to Hillary who despite the negative media from sexist news anchors is doing well. I am minority first time voter and I feel nor race or gender should matter when you cast your vote. In summary, I will vote for the smartest, most capable, organized, sound candidate and that to me is Hillary Clinton. Think before you cast your vote and don't make the mistake we made with Bush who everyone would love to have a beer with but won't trust managing your checking account.

John   January 19th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

After Obama's attack machine distorted the truth and painted the Clintons as racists, why are you surprised African-American voters have rallied around Obama? This was Obama's tactic all along.

Rachel   January 19th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

And watching these CNN "analysts" and reporters like Candy "i love bama" Crowley they look grief-stricken following Clinton's victory in Nevada.

You guys should rotate in a fresh team to cover the Dem. primary race. Really, you are supposed to be objective. Even FOX today has more neutral coverage.

Danielle, Philadelphia PA   January 19th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hillary won Nevada, she will win the Democratic primary, and she will be our next president - because she is the best candidate. It doesn't matter that CNN refuses to give her credit for her victories - the voters are smart enough to see thru biased media outlets.

Shame on you CNN for blatantly distorting the news in Obama's favor. No one is falling for your tricks. Hillary will win anyway because she is the best candidate!

riverdaughter   January 19th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Mebbe. Mebbe not. The electorate in SC is something like 60% african-american. But half of those voters are women. And women are trending towards Hillary. Now, I have no idea how Obama will do and he might have an edge but I'm betting it's not as big as he wishes. Which is why I suspect that the racist stuff is originating in Obama's camp. He has the most to gain from a disaffection of the african-american community with Clinton. The question is, did he time it right? Because timing is everything in this game and if something shows up pointing to the race card being played by Obama, well, it might not tip the scales enough in SC but the other states might not take to it.

Joojo   January 19th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

David too bad. Yes Obama is a viable AA candidate so what? Others should bow to him? Its is a race and the best person wins. Racism? 80% of black votes are going to Obama. Is that racism? What if 80% white votes go to Hillary? No black man or for that matter anyone, can win the presidency without white support. HRC won period. Lets move on to the other states.
I am a black man rooting aal the way for HRC. Go Hill!!!

Georgia   January 19th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hillary 2008! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all of the voters (White, Hispanics, Blacks, Young and Old) When are we going to learn that news media is the one who is swaying voters to vote for Obama! Let the people of the United States tell the story by proof of each vote!

Thank you to all in Nevada who helped in making Hillary!!!

Marie in Arlington Tx   January 19th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Uh OH Billary won this round!!! Very disappointing. Thought we had a chance to see some real change out there.

I've seen Obama beat down and beat down. It's hard to fight two Clintons at once. I am so disgusted with them. What does it say for America to have an ex-president proclaiming voter irregularities? What's BillyBoy saying now?? if Billary won it is only because of the enormous political machine they have and America that DOESN'T REPRESENT CHANGE..

Wake up America…they are sleezy, dirty politicians and we are about to blow a chance to have another option.

My hopes and prayers are on Obama in South Carolina.

Dem Fan   January 19th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

EVEN STEVEN!

I'm GLAD she barely won. Congratulations Hillary!!!

OBAMA's a fighter, this is what he was bred for, COMPETITION

ELECTION BOWL 08
Clinton versus Obama

OBAMA reminds me of the movie ROCKY, in this fight for the WHITEHOUSE.
He's taking the punches and going the rounds. I LOVE IT!!!

Msimbazy (Mzee)   January 19th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Everyone iz very much aware tha CNN doesnt like Hillary, so your comment on the parcentage of BVoters, is wildly regarded as to sway off the committed ones,it wont work.
Mzee

Steve   January 19th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

You think the news goes after Hillary now just wait until she is President. She'll never get anything done under constant attack from the Right and from the media. We need a president who does not come with a built in hate factor. People hate Hillary. This may or may not be fair but it is a fact. With all this baggage how can anyone expect her to create any meaningful change?

Melanie   January 19th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

First of all : Hillary Clinton flip flops on her statements.
A few weeks back, she said : "no driver's license for illegal immigrants."
And then, a few days ago she said : "there are no illegal women or men."
And you still wonder why she won?

And secondly, people are not voting for Hillary, they are voting for Bill. But when people will realize that, she will lose and we will have another Republican as President….

Susan, MI   January 19th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

CNN, while I think that it is quite thoughtful of you to have wanted to save the voters a lot of time and the states/Democratic Party a lot of money by deciding three days prior to the first Primary that Barack Obama would be the nominated Democratic presidential candidate, it is, fortunately, still up to the people to choose who will lead them. Perhaps you could show a little restraint?

Dijon   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Potentially troubling news for CNN… Clinton is going to take this one, you want it or not!

Joan   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Hilary's Experience

Hillary Clinton takes credit for the Bill Clinton Administration’s accomplishments when touting her experience advantage over her rival Obama.

OK, lets list the important ones that had long lasting affects:

N.A.F.T.A. and the W.T.O. - Clinton championed and passed these disastrous trade deals that have destroyed our middle class and sent our good paying blue-collar jobs away.

H1B Visa. - Clinton championed this program that allowed U.S. corporations to import high skilled foreign workers to replace American people for a fraction of the pay. Clinton allowed in hundreds of thousands of these replacement workers to the great benefit of a few superrich contributors.

Ballistic Missile Technology to China. – Clinton reversed the ban the State Department had imposed on the transfer of this dangerous technology, signing a waiver to allow just one company to do it. The Loral Corporation. Coincidentally that company is run by CEO Bernard Schwartz who had been the biggest contributor to Bill Clintons reelection campaign.

I won’t mention any of the ridiculous scandals that also plagued the last Clinton Administration. The Clintons directly led to the Republican takeovers of the Presidency and both Houses of Congress with their shenanigans.

Hillary has Terry McAuliffe running her campaign. This is the sleazy guy who walked away with several MILLION DOLLARS of UNION PENSION MONEY. Court documents show.

McAuliffe also ended up with several million dollars from the Global Crossing fiasco that left thousands of honest peoples life savings gone.

As I tell my children, “you can tell a lot about a person by the people they associate with.”

The Clinton's take credit for the economy of the late 1990s. That was of course because of the Internet boom that started in 1995 and went bust in 2000. We all made a ton of money. Everybody paid income tax on that money. That influx to the treasury also led to an income bubble for the Government. At least on paper, we had a short-term balanced budget. BIG DEAL!! That was a fluke the Clintons had nothing to do with.

The Clinton's have proven to be a disaster for working people because of their policies.

This workingman believes its time for change, not a return to past failur

Lisa   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

You guys at CNN must be really seething. You'd probably already had written the Obama Wins Nevada headline. So now because you didn't get your way you write this ludicrous headline. There is nothing troubling about the African American vote skewing for a viable African American vote in a primary. The news is it's not enough for Obama to win primaries, because that is the one of the few demographics that is skewing in his favor that actually makes a difference. In fact, your headline should have been that this was troubling news for Obama, i.e. he's only abe to strongly carry one significant demographic. Come the general election when Hillary is the nominee, the African American vote will skew for her. Come on CNN, your "analysis" is really pathetic. Don't look now, but your anti-Hillary slip is showing, again.

jasmine   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

the comments about MLK have nothing to do with Hillairy not getting the black vote African american are going to vote for a black candiate period. Especially if they think he may win So pleeeeese stop trying to blame the Clintons

Marko Dezdri, Portland, OR   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

What;s wrong with you CNN? You have become the most biased media outlet in this nation. I hated Fox news for doing that, but you guys are off the hook. Dang!

CONGRATULATIONS TO HILLARY FOR WINNING NEVAVDA!

HILLARY '08

Peace   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Why cannt Bill leave Hillary alone and let her fight on her own? Cannt he follow the good example of Bush junior, He didnt campaign for his son and has never enterfered in his ruling.

This game of one ticket for two is really disturbing!

Sean   January 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Aware, Obama had to run in 2008. If he didn't, and given how tired the American people are of the GOP, he would have had to wait until 2016. A lot can happen in those eight years, including the American public turning against the Democrats.

Lady   January 19th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

As a proud African-American, I can state unequivocally that my vote will NOT be for Barack Obama. Race has become an issue because he has made it an issue with the backing of the media. What is important to me and to the rest of the country are the issues - economy, health, etc. Issues that I don't feel Obama has adequately addressed for me. This focus on race has been a big turnoff and if there were any desire to vote for Obama it has definetly gone away.

wahtever   January 19th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I would rather vote for Tammy Faye Baker for president than Hillary.
Barack, please, you've got to work on getting out the male vote.

J. McKinney SW MO   January 19th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Wow! I get such a kick out of people saying race doesn't matter, but every headline you see is about the African American vote, will they get together to back Barack, the "black" candidate, or Hillary, the "white" candidate, etc. etc.
I hope everyone will just have the good sense to vote for the person they know in their heart is the best–most experienced, most ready to lead from day one, etc. That is HILLARY.

And I also get such a kick out of all the pouty little kids who are going to vote republican if their candidate doesn't get in, or move to Canada, or some other foolish statement. Sounds like little kids–"I'm gonna take my toys and go home. That'll show YOU!" (As if anyone gives a rat's patoot where they go, or what they do.) Seems to me that this is all coming from Obama supporters. I thought they were supposed to be the best educated?? It's not showing up on these posts, that's for sure.
GO, HILLARY, GO GIRL!!!!! WE'RE WITH YOU!!

SGR   January 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

As an African-American voter living in one of the Super Tueday states (which will vote on Feb 5). I am really turned off by Hillary Clinton and the comments that both she and Bill Clinton have made about Barack Obama in recent weeks. I still believe that ultimately many whites will have difficulty voting for a Black man, although they won't admit it, which makes this a up hill battle for Obama at best. However, regardless of the outcome in SC, I will vote for him.

For years, I have heard Blacks bemoaning the fact that there will probably never be a Black president in their lifetimes. It angers me that there is now a very viable Black candidate on the ballot and various high profile civil rights leaders, politicians and personalities have found ridcidulous reasons for not lending Barack their support. It is one thing to disagree with his views, but please don't tell me he is not Black enough, (is Hillary?), or Hillary has Bill Clinton behind her and Bill is as Black as Barack ( an ignorant comment made by Andrew Young whom I have respected in the past) or that he doesn't have enough expericence (What has Hilary done but voted for the Iraq war and new bankruptcy laws.- if that is what kind of judgment experience gives you-no thanks!)

It is ashamed when white Iowans can be more open-minded about a Black candidate than members of his own race.

ash   January 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

@ S Williams?? Are you the one I know well, insurance?????

Jim   January 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

The Clintons are dirty politicians. I do think Bill was a decent president, especially compared to Bush. I am a lifelong Democrat and I planned on supporting whoever won the nomination. In fact, I planned on volunteering any way I could, as I have done in the last few elections. However, after witnessing the unethical attacks the Clintons have lodged against Obama since he won Iowa, I will never VOTE for them ever again, let alone volunteer for them. If Clinton is the nominee, I will either vote third party or stay home.
DOWN WITH THE DLC!!!

Joe, Boulder, CO   January 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Well, if I were Mrs. Clinton and elected President, I'd just say to heck with the blacks. If they're going to vote for someone for just color of skin, then I'd refuse to help them based on something as dumb as color of skin.

Jessica   January 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

How come CNN is not taking comments for political ticker Obama takes heat for praising Republicans ?

Is CNN showing bias ?

Ken, San Diego, CA   January 19th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Why is this "troubling" news?

The fact is, Obama SHOULD be holding the African American vote, just like Hillary SHOULD be holding the female vote (which she is). Whoever says that race or gender won't play is not being realistic. It is playing, and you know what, it should.

ready to win   January 19th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

If the democrats want more of the Clintons then so be it, but I will never vote for her or her husband. Do people not realize that Obama is not only running against her but Bill too. And of course he is out spreading his own tainted , twisted version of the truth. I am a life long Democrat but I will not for for the Clnton team. Mcain is loking better and better. All of you hillandbill supporters better get ready for another Republican president. Hillandbill are just what the Rove machine wants us to produce. Its a sad time for the Democratic party.

budrow , nashville, tn   January 19th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I CAN SEE THAT AN OBAMA LOVER IS CONTROLLING WHAT GETS POSTED AND WHAT DOESN'T GET POSTED. WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH TELLING THE TRUTH, DO YOU NOT BELIEVE THAT SOME PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED TO ATTRACT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTE? IF THE AFRICAN AMERICANS DON'T WANT TO VOTE, BECAUSE THEY DON'T LIKE THE CLINTONS, THEN THAT IS LIVING IN A DEMOCRACY.

Janice   January 19th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Dear Steve25 January 19, 2008 4:58 pm ET,

"There is no doubt that she will lose S.C. Primary."

Uh, no Steve, there is NO DOUBT she will LOSE in the GENERAL ELECTION. Her supporters are kidding themselves if they think she will win. What a joke.

Every election thus far, the Clinton's have cried foul. What does anyone want to bet me, there will be some issue come the next contest? Mark my words, wager me anything, that camp will find SOMETHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT.

And CNN, what is with the race baiting? We already know the press favors Hillary, but geez stop trying to create a story where non exist. Obama's support is going up because MANY people are sick and tired of your beloved Clinton's. People are sick of their under-handed tactics and need for power. It has nothing to do with race. If Obama was the nominee, he wouldn't be able to win on Black support alone. Just as Hillary wouldn't be able to win on the backs of women.

So much for news worthy. You people are beginning to make me sick. I'm really considering calling my cable company to cancel my cable. Your news organization has gone to far, just like the Clintons. Tell us, do the Clinton's own any stock with your parent company? I'm beginning to think so.

Jimmy, Oklahoma Feb. 5th   January 19th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

73% of the uncommitted would have totaled to 28% oif the total Democratic vote in Michigan. This compared to Clintons 55%. Looks like a landslide to me. Also in the same Exit polls it said 98% of those who voted for Clinton would have voted for her even if Obama of Edwards were on the ticket. One more thing. Clinton, Obama, and Edwareds agreed not to campaign there. Whe were Obama and Edwards people calling, running radio ads , and mailing flyers to get their supporters to vote uncommited. That is campaigning if I ever seen it. Looks as if that alone ought to open Florida up. May I remind you they lost their vote too, but Obama and Edwards remain on the Ballet.

Senator Clinton for President

Peace   January 19th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Why cant Bill leave Hillary alone and let her fight on her own? Cant he follow the good example of Bush Senior. He didnt campaign for his son and has never enterfered in his ruling.

This game of one ticket for two is really disturbing!

tisha zrodlowki   January 19th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

BILLARY GOT THE VOTES BECAUSE OF BILL POPULARITY.

Anonymous   January 19th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

This article proves that Americans have not learned the lessons of the Bush administration in that voting for someone who is "likeable" is not preferable to voting for someone who is qualified. Barack Obama, while a great visionary and speaker, simply doesn't possess the experience to deal with the tsunami of problems overtaking the U.S. now and in the near future. If voters are petty enough to vote for someone simply on the basis of color as opposed for someone whose clearly better equipped to handle the country's problems then they simply get the government they deserve.

Angie   January 19th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

@ Mark…I agree, black voters shouldn't vote for Obama JUST because he's black, but I don't hear anyone telling female voters not to vote for Hillary JUST because she's a woman. As a matter of fact, I'm tired of hearing people say I should vote for her because she's a woman. The gender card has been played throughout this whole campaign too, but I don't hear anyone complaining about that. I'm a woman and I would love to see a woman president. However, I won't be voting for Hillary. It has nothing to do with race or gender.

No more dynasties in the White House!

Melody   January 19th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I think all this race talk within the democratic party exposes the racism in their party that they always try to project onto the republicans. Maybe the african-americans will finally see the democrat establishment for what it truly is. On a positive note, if Hillary gets the nomination, it will rally the republicans like nothing ever seen before. All of us common folk cant stand the thoughts of looking at the Clintons for 4 more years, especially since we are all wanting change. I just wish the Bush's and Clintons would just go home.