January 27, 2008
Posted: 09:43 AM ET

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The Best Political Team breaks down Obama's big win in South Carolina. (Photo Credit: AP)

Filed under: Barack Obama • South Carolina


true news   January 27th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Hillary Clinton only beat Barack Obama among elderly voters, according to CNN exit polls: LIES LIES LIES he she beat him on the white vote big time: SAY it CNN

true news   January 27th, 2008 11:03 am ET

there was not broad support 25 percent of white vote is not broad support

Paulette Q.   January 27th, 2008 11:04 am ET

"What does it mean?"

It means that Senator Obama and his hard working supporters, gave Hillary the best darn spanking she's ever had in her whole political life. She's still rubbing her rear-end right now from the stinging that she got yesterday. That's exactly what she needed for all of the irresponsible and underhanded politics that she and her husband were playing.

Barack is trying very hard to unite this country and more. All voters in this country need to hop on board this locomotive and fully support him to victory in November. Barack is everyone's future!

J. Dean, Juno Beach, FLORIDA   January 27th, 2008 11:05 am ET

YES INDEED BARACK OBAMA YOU ARE THE HERO OF ALL AMERICANS WITH A DYNAMIC VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF ALL AMERICANS.
A REPUBLICAN FROM FLORIDA.

SS, MN   January 27th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Snoop dog could have won South Carolina in a heart-beat.

Selly   January 27th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Obama the next president of America will be RIGHT ON DAY ONE,

RealityKing   January 27th, 2008 11:29 am ET

It means 30% of Americans wants change and knows Hillary can not bring it..

caroler   January 27th, 2008 11:30 am ET

It means that South Carolina voters
understand the Constitution, which limits
Bill Clinton to two terms which he has
already served. Although his third term,
behind the front of Hillary, would have been
virtual, we all know, now, how powerful
virtual reality is! However, if you want the
related noun: "virtue", that is something that even
he, much as he claims for himself, cannot claim.

Obama can!

Andy, New York, New York   January 27th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Obama's South Carolina win was supposed to be about Blacks backing Obama so Whites elsewhere could come out and back Hillary.

Unfortunately for Hillary, there are many Whites who are backing Obama elsewhere, so Team Clinton's strategy of using race as a wedge to slingshot her to the nomination is not coming as easy as she wanted.

And hubby Bill is no real help, despite his elder status in the Democratic Party.

What it all means is that the Democratic Party, obviously more excited about its prospect than the Republican Party, is changing its complexion to reflect a truly diverse demographic in which the old school players (past) are being confronted by new school players (present/future), and the latter group is saying: "THIS IS OUR TIME and IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE! What worked in the 90's was good for the nineties. But this is the seventh year of the New Millennnium and we need something different to work today."

Nobama   January 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Party on before game over on Feb 5.

Denver   January 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

It means Obama won S. Carolina.

Mark C. Eades   January 27th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hillary Clinton deserved the beating she received in South Carolina. Her and her husband’s behavior in recent weeks has been a disgrace, and as a former Clinton voter I have lost any respect I ever had for the former first couple. I have no doubt, however, that we can fully expect to see more dirty politics from the Clintons as we head into Super Tuesday.

Renee   January 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Iam so happy for Obama's Win in South Carolina. When the Clintons were trying to bring him down it back fired. yes he had most of the Black votes and a good portion of the white votes too, and remembering the Iowa is 95% white votes for Obama this is wonderful saying to me that the one who did vote for Obama did because they liked his vision and issues to lead this country. so let us just step back and know that change is in the making.

Ray   January 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

NOTHING. NObama won by the black vote..Thats IT!! He has played this vote if he admits it or not and should be ashamed of himself. the media has played into this and The Clinton HATE machine is out there. Obama has no leadership skills, only skills he has shown is that he can divided out party along racial divides. If Obama wins the nomination, and I DONT think he will, I will vote Republican for the first time ever. Last night showed me and millions of others that Obama is nothing but a divider who played on the black vote.

From The North   January 27th, 2008 11:48 am ET

I believe it means that Americans are getting caught up in Obama Rhetoric, Promises and Dreams, They are letting flowery speeches and grand visions of Great Tomorrows replace critical information on the plans needed to carry his message to fruition.

It's long past time for Americans to demand that Obama back up his words with substance and his vision with plans. Otherwise, his words are just another pretty package that is nice to look but will never be opened or used. And usually the best gifts are those that look the least impressive from the outside but delight us with the contents within. Obama's speech is the gift that looks impressive but has nothing inside.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 27th, 2008 11:52 am ET

It means the same thing as Hillary's win in N.H.

Tom, Boston, MA   January 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Whatever CNN spindoctors want it to mean, LOL. No need to waste time listening.

pam Eugene OR   January 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

It means we might have a chance for REAL change and honesty in Washington! Hopefully it means no more Clintons and no more Bushes.
Obama/Edwards 08

Katy Hill Prescott Az.   January 27th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

It means we are sick of the lies, deceit, false promises of the established politicians. Anyone who wants to see the difference between real and phony had only to watch Hillary Clinton's "sugar wouldn't melt in my mouth" interview on Face the Nationj this morning. This harpy avoided every question, talked about how much her lying, cheating spouse loved her and basically did a great suck up denial of everything she and Bill said this week. How can anybody seriously want a female Bush to take over the presidency.

Call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Please call the Media and insist they stop stealing the election with their outrageous lies about Senator Clinton. They have lied and conjured all kinds of ridiculous statements about President and Senator Clinton.

America is sick of this.

Vic   January 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

It seems to me this is not fair to the Clintons, everytime they open their mouth the media blows everything out of proportion. I think both campaingns are to blame, Obama uses the race card when it's convenient for him, like in South Carolina. And for the attacking Obama attacked first in the debate and Obama has been putting ads in Florida for about a week where he is not supposed to, if it was Hillary it would had been in the news every five minutes.

Call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I guess you are not going to post my comments because you are part of the conspiracy?

An outsider   January 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

You mean what does Obama's victory mean? It means - nothing!

To watch 80% of one ethinicty vote for one person, shows America is still backwards. And it shows American media has taken a step back to yellow journalism as they are trying to paint the victory as something else.

A sad day for American when it took a step back in this 21st century.

Call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Some of us have time to watch what you all have been up to with your continual insulting remarks about Billery as you address Obama as Senator Obama. You ask her to explain Bill's infidelity and your continual premise that she is polarizing and unlikeable.

We like her just fine. Get some respectable Journalists. These need to go.

Call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Stop your prejudicial and slanderous remarks about Senator Clinton.

Miguel Robledo, McAllen, Texas   January 27th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

John Edwards is the Ralph Nader (Spoiler) in 2008. Selfish, self-centered; does nothing for uniting Democrats. John “Spoiler” Edwards beginning to look more and more like Bill Clinton: Saying and doing anything to get elected, no matter what the results indicate.

Rob   January 27th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

It means this guy is acceptable by blacks, whites, latinos and every other person. Remember, Obama makes the whole world more interested in this race and that brings more respect for America.

Souly   January 27th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Nothing it is like the others that many people are making since the begining. Carolin has got a lot of respect among people, but it does not mean that people will follow her to Obama!

Terri Patanus   January 27th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Don' t care they both are irrevelent. Make them feel good now they will not win the nomination.

HILLARY all the way!

Ginny CA   January 27th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

It means he has won his second (out of five primaries) with an overwhelming African-American vote.

Call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Blogging that the Media is stealing the election is not working - call them instead and tell them we are sick of their inaccurate accusatory fairy tale comments about Senator Clinton.

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama   January 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

It means that 80% of African Americans supported Senator Obama in South Carolina, what a surprise!

IT MEANS NOTHING. It means the election continues and may the best man or woman win!

CLINTON '08

Mirta   January 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

It means that 80% of African Americans voted for him because he is black. No one can convince me otherwise.

Super Tuesday will tell us more.

Hillary '08

Naga Nandivada   January 27th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Caroline Kennedy endorses Obama:

This further enhances Obama's image as a wholesome American Presidential Candidate . Most importantly it gives credence and authencity to American's belief that Obama is a movement of hope that will bring unity and fulfill the American dream.

While he speaks from the heart he has an intelligent mind that has laid out "must do" things on Health care, Economic policy, Iraq policy, Education etc. He has always maintained that "we went into Iraq carelessly but we have to come out very carefully"

It is highly commendable that the Democrats have come out in large numbers, with great enthusiasim to participate in the primaries. However Obama does not get enough credit for this. By endorsing Obama Caroline Kennedy has recognized this movement.

Thanks and regards Naga

Call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Why won't you post my comments - this is what the rest of America is thinking?

No Clinton Dynasty   January 27th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

NO CLINTON DYNASTY!!!

Stay strong over the coming weeks! You know the Clinton's will fire back with lies and distortions. However, it will be hard to spin a 28 point loss!

The country is ready for something new and fresh; to be united NOT divided.

Hope is a powerful message that the Clintons cannot destroy. The country is ready Barack Obama!

Rico   January 27th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Martins comments are a reflection of how the race is shaping up.
Anyone who says that Obama didnt win South Carolina because of the black vote is simply misguided.

Joelle, Milwaukee, WI   January 27th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

As an Independent, leaning Democrat, I find this somehow very disturbing…

The Political Affirmative Action Candidate, Mr. Obama, remains an empty suit that grabs the microphone, gazes up at the clouds, speaks to the clouds in paragraphs or books, and is never seriously questioned or made to answer about anything. It's all hope, change, hope, change, hope, change…

I HOPE that this situation will CHANGE, and the people, certainly the press, which has already anointed him, will begin to ask some SERIOUS QUESTIONS for a CHANGE!

Re: S.C. with 80% of the black vote for Obama… certainly no racial bias there? Additionally, there are perhaps 2 or 3 other states, in the South that are very similar to S.C.; that would be Georgia, Alabama and perhaps Mississippi.

I find it very troubling that anyone can get 80% of the S.C. vote and we still have people saying, "I'm glad that America has rejected race as an issue in the election process."

Think about this: The blacks came home for OJ and the blacks are certainly comin' home for Obama…

Didi Miesen   January 27th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

It means CNN's bias is working. Hope you're all proud of your 'journalistic' ethics. NOT.

I call for the good people of American to call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Think of how the Clinton's must think when you take their good name and let a bunch of runaway 'journalist' cheat the American people out of their choices for President with your slanderous accusations against the President and Senator. Of course, if you had to report only on the news, you would have too much void air time. So, let's attack without evidence the Senator Clinton.

America is sick of it.

I call for the good people of American to call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The number can be obtained by calling information.

I call for the good people of America to call the Media and insist they stop Stealing the Election   January 27th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Wow, what happened to the first Amendment?

Becky   January 27th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I agree….the media wants Obama….and that is that….who cares what Americans wants…..by the way…we want someone who will be experience to fix the problems of this country….not just sound good giving speeches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JC   January 27th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Call the Clinton's and insist they stop lieing, cheating, manipulating and destroying. Then get on board the hope express - join the future and leave the past behind.

Go Obama

PJ, New York   January 27th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The American people are smarter than the media gives us credit for. Well, they obviously weren't smart enough in South Carolina but that was a given, we knew what was going to happen there.

Anonymous   January 27th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

It's a sad day for south carolina……

Robyn   January 27th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Open Letter to CNN: This week, I stopped watching your television coverage of the presidential election. I found in its place refreshingly unbiased coverage on other networks, including, to my surprise, FOX. I read recently that CNN dismissed James Carville from its team of "analysts" as a result of complaints from Obama. However, everyone left on your team is openly hostile to Hillary Clinton, especially Carl Bernstein. It's a disappointment to me, as I used to watch CNN religiously because you were a straight news source. No longer. Ciao, hadios, shalom….another viewer goes to FOX.

Pat   January 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

How can anyone in their right mind endorse or vote for obama???

Rico   January 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I'm suprised that CNN have not picked up on this.
on February 25th, Tony Rezko goes on trial facing federal charges of major corruption. The Chicago Sun-Times reported on Saturday that Barack Obama has just been identified by a source as the unnamed "political candidate" referred to in a document that outlines the case against Rezko.

rick   January 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

okay i don't see what the big deal is here,, obviously black americans feel most comfortable with someone who looks more like them,, just like many white and latinos feel more comfortable with someone that looks like them,, that is not racial but personal preference,, it was not suprising that this would happen just as it was not suprising that it happened in N.H. and Nevada,, nor will it be any different when we look back after super tuesday

jp/michigan   January 27th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Obama cries foul. Used the poor me ,picked upon by the Clintons, sympathy card to get the African American 76% and 24% white vote ( how many were under 30) to vote for him. I wish he would start talking about his voting record (which is sad) and of his so call experiences (which he has none off) also of his platform (which is taken from the playbook of other candidates.) Don't worry , if he gets the nomination , John McCain will surely bring them up.

Jeff, North Dakota   January 27th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

It means that there will not be a Republican occupying the Oval Office starting Jan. 20, 2009.

Sal   January 27th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

What ever happened in being fair and balanced?

Sérgio, Porto, Portugal   January 27th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

What have they lied about?

Patty   January 27th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I guess when you play the race card in a "subtle" way it doesn't get called race politics! But if this isn't, what is?!!!!!! Let him prove his might on Feb 5th. This is hardly anything!

Evin   January 27th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Okay, I'll call the media.

"Hey media, you know that thing you've been doing for the last seventy years or so? The whole thing with the talking and the scrutiny and the fact-sharing. Yeah, could you just hold off? We have someone who really wants the Clintons to squeak through."

RichmondVAgal   January 27th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I, too, believe the media is biased. Their portrayal at times is outrageous, but as you stated the country is able to see through this. Their perceptions do not in anyway make something reality and I am personally ready to hear some factual information. They are only prolonging the inevitable, because ultimately Senator Clinton will win the nomination.

Hillary Clinton '08

Me Me   January 27th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Some America ns appears to be sick of the Clintons. She can not win without his pants/suits.

CJ   January 27th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

the media?? You're blaming the media for Clinton's issues?

I find it refreshing that voters rejected the Clinton's negative attacks and slash-and-burn brand of politics. South Carolina rejected the politics of fear and cynicism in favor of hope.

Obama 2008!

Jim in Orlando, FL   January 27th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

No, America is not "sick of this". America is glad that Democrats are finally standing up to the Clinton machine and saying that "the Queen has no clothes". What America cannot understand is why you let this dishonest politician get a free ride for so long !

John   January 27th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Simply that the underhand tactics of the Clinton campaign pushed a small win for Obama into a gigantic win, and the belittling of the win will only increase it's significance

ms where   January 27th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

America is not sick of Obama. He is a breath of fresh air, and the best hope our country has of returning to its former greatness.

America is sick of the Clinton Circus and all the rest of the "Washington as usual" politics they represent.

We are overdue for the change his presidency promises.

Jr., California   January 27th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I heard that Colin Powell is endorsing Obama.

Ellie   January 27th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

You're not a Clinton campaign staffer are you?

A Whhite, Female Voter for Obama   January 27th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Today Obama received endorsements from The Seattle Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Arizona Republic and the Chicago Tribune and now the possible endorsement of Ted Kennedy.

What this means is that Barack Obama, no matter how the media and the Clintonians want to spin race, that he is now seen as a legitimate candidate from coast to coast and by people both inside and outside the Washington elite.

Why is there no post proclaiming Edwards playing the race card because he took his largest support from white males…because we are all voters…that's the Obama message.

joe   January 27th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Who are you? What lies are the media conjuring up? The underhanded, below
the belt comments by the Clintons are there for all to see. Take your blinders off.
In the past I have always supported Bill Clinton. I have never supported Hillary
because of her stance on Iraq and I have now lost respect for both of them.

Sean, Detroit, MI   January 27th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

uh, like what lies and ridiculous statements? be specific.

also, how do you call the "Media"?

Sean, Detroit, MI   January 27th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I think Bill and Hillary have been saying their own ridiculous statements and digging themselves a hole in this election with their lies and negativity. The "Media" is not at fault for their failures. What a cop out.

dee   January 27th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

i'd say America is sick of the Clintins!

Nikole   January 27th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

What lies?

TrueDemocrat   January 27th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Which lies exactly? The MLK statement? The Jesse Jackson comment? Please enlighten us.

Ward   January 27th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

America is sick of the Clintons.

As Donovan once said

"There's just as many geese, flying down south
As there are lies, just pouring out of their mouths.
Hey. Hey. Hey. Why do they treat us like they do?"

Go Obama,, go.

AllegedRightWingConspiracy   January 27th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

America's couple. And the Clintons thought they were going to be the "ones"….NOT.

Congratulations Obamas! American is anxious for you to be in in the White House.

anon R in ca   January 27th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

dear "call the media" :

WAAAAH!

I sure some of hrc's supporters can do more than whine every time they lose. it's amazing to me how not only the clintons, but so much of their support base as well, can display this level of entitlement.

anything at ALL supporting your claims?

i may cross party lines and vote obama, or even edwards, in nov. but if hillary is on the ballot, you will see R's (and probably D's too) coming out in droves to vote AGAINST her no matter WHO the R nominee is. she is the LAST thing this country needs.

Aj   January 27th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

the media is not lying. the Clintons have distorted the TRUTH about Obama.

BCNU purple state, usa   January 27th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

The lies and conjuring are from Camp Clinton, and you are right, America is sick of that.

Becky   January 27th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Obama is getting all these early endorsements by all these Ultra Liberal democrats who will be expecting a LOT back….HE IS GOING TO BE BEHOLDING TO THESE PEOPLE>>>and they will not let him forget it…forget about any NEW BLOOD….old liberal men who will be telling him when to do it and how to do it…and that my friends…is how IT will be!!!

Maria   January 27th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Don't you ever watch TV or read the news. What lies are you talking about? I think that's the biggest fairy tale I've ever heard.

Judy   January 27th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

What lies?

Chad   January 27th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Obama should be congratulated on his win. However, the reporting needs to be honest. Obama got 25% of the white vote, Clinton got 18% of the black vote. Ever since Iowa, blacks have voted greater than 75% for Obama. Let's face it, they want the first black president. However, he has consistently lost the white vote and the latino vote since Iowa. His coalition is no where near as strong as Roland would like to believe. I wish him well, but I hope people start thinking about who has demonstrated an ability to handle complex issues, not just who looks like them. Bill Clinton was considered a success at the end of his presidency, not because of his message, but because of what he got done. The democrats don't need another Carter.

By the way, check out Obama's voting record at senate.gov. His lack of participation the last 8 months is interesting. And he's asking for a promotion?

Ready for Change in NC   January 27th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Actually "Call the Media…", America is sick of the lies and low-down, base tactics of the Clinton political machine. A vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote for political stagnation at best (were she to win the general election), at worst a continuation of a Republican control of the highest executive office. Obama did win on the shoulders of black voters in South Carolina yesterday, but he took a substantial portion of the white vote as well, especially with white women.
Hillary Clinton would never carry a southern state in the general election; her votes would probably look similar to her results in last night's primary. I would not be foolish enough to speak for all of the black Carolinians, but I think if the dirty comments made by the NY senator and her husband over the last couple of weeks did not seal her fate last night, the debate held by the Congressional Black Caucus did. I never thought I would see the day when I despised the Clintons, especially Bill, on whose back Hillary is riding, but the last two weeks have left me sour towards them both and the last debate left me incensed. She was disrespectful and condescending, and her shrieking, cronish comments genuinely pissed me off, and I can confidently say I wasn't the only viewer who felt that way.
I'm waiting to see what deplorable tactics the Clintons will employ next as obviously racial division blew up in their faces, hallelujah! They (the Clintons) have successfully alienated their once solid African-American base, as well as white progressivists, and it is just what they deserve for the vile political game she has employed in this campaign. They know no other way of succeeding than being divisive and polarizing, and they tried their best to drag Obama down with them. Her platform of "Fighting the Republicans" says it all…she has an agenda, and she will fail to bring anyone together on anything. This election will be about the past vs. the Future…let us pray that Americans choose the Future, so that we may turn a page in this living history. Leave the Clintons in the past; they've had their day. May Obama lead this country into the light.
Obama '08

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   January 27th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The Clintons stole New Hampshire with the Diebold machine. So take that and shove it

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 27th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

You've got to understand, the news media has a vested interest in seeing Barack Obama win the Democratic Primary. A black man in contention for the presidency is unprecedented in American politics. It is a huge story that draws large audiences and makes the news media more competitive against other segments of the entertainment industry.

CNN, the all-news network, has sold its soul for higher ratings. CNN has abandoned any pretense of being impartial. If CNN has its way, Barack Obama WILL be the Democratic contender in the general election. CNN is without integrity. The network has become a despicable propaganda mill. I wonder if CNN could be found guilty of treason? After all, the network is jeopardizing the security of our nation in the course of lining its own pockets.

I don't think phone calls from listeners will help much. I really don't know what would influence CNN to provide unbiased coverage. CNN executives obviously see themselves as being far above us common folk. That same type of attitude was held by the French gentry just before the invention of the guillotine. I hope CNN will refocus on providing real news coverage.

John   January 27th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

WAAAAAHHHH GOES THE THE CLINTON SUPPORTERS…..

the media didnt steal the election….people are just sick of the CLINTONS and their lies, their shameful tactics and their attitude….

OBAMA 08!!!

Mary   January 27th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

It's clear that the media has chosen their Democratic candidate, and it's Obama.

As was the case when Dubya first ran for the office of president, we won't see any real investigative journalism in regards to the Obamas or any serious questioning of their anti-Clinton hype until long after the next president takes office.

Because of the way the media is running this election process…and have no doubt about it, it IS the media that's running the show, many people like myself are so turned off that we consider not voting at all come November.

Lorenzo   January 27th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Wow!!!!!!!!!! Are you sleep aren't you paying attention. Or are you on that UFO.

Luanne Smith   January 27th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I would be proud to call him President Obama!

Democrat in MO   January 27th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

America is sick of the Bush/Clinton style of dirty campaigning … the notion that you can play on fears and prejudice, that you can lie and cheat and stab from the back, say and promise whatever it takes, market yourself with the skill of Coca-Cola selling sugar liquid like holy water.

We had to wait for a leader to step up. The time has come. The time for change has finally come !

Give me OBAMA'08 or DEFEAT'08 !

alisha   January 27th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

never the past vers the future…our past and our future…we are the past and the

future…without the past theres no future…

the past…the present…the future are mixed in our blood…with our tears …

never the past vers the future…

but DOING vers TALKING

stan pitts pa   January 27th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

it means America is ready for REAL change, working with independents and republicans to move our great country forward!

JS   January 27th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

*sigh* None of my comments ever get posted. So much for the active duty military getting a say so in these elections!

Matt   January 27th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

It means CNN has crowned its winner when only 5 states have gone to the polls and they're going to do everything in their power to tilt the scales in Obama's favor in coming weeks.

The Same Voice   January 27th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

It says that America has finally "found" it's voice also. Although, we didn't cry a home made tear to get it back. We finally understand that if you find your voice today… Who's voice did you use yesterday and how long will it take you to find another (voice) one.

Angel Valenzuela   January 27th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Get Real you lunk heads !!! it isnt Media biast is the fact that the only Redundancy in this Election is the Clinton's blantant attempt to circumvent the vote with Race bating and divisive politics . So wake up and realize that the Clintons represent more of the same thier is No real CHange with thier style of entitlement Politics .

Chipo   January 27th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

yeah, a black man got most of the black vote in a southern state with more than 50% black voters. SURPRISE! How is that going to equate to uniting the country or anything but a loss in the general election. Clinton/Edwards 2008, Edwards/Obama 2016. Let's move forward logically

Straigth Talk for Tough Times   January 27th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

CNN is not biased towards one candidate or the other in this race. They are simpy reporting the facts. Obama won the entire state with the exception of two counties. No one is bashing the Clintons, people love the Clintons, they are just doing more damage to themselves and are showing that they are just more intereseted in winning the election and holding onto their power rather than helping return America to greatness. Hillary switches positions on the issues faster than any poll could say. Now she's going to Florida on the day of their election to give a victory speech after making a promise to the Dem Party that she would not campaign there. What a hypocrite!! Hillary is NOT Bill. People please don't vote just because you remember the times we had when Bill was President…it's over and he cannot run again although he may try. I thank President Clinton and Senator Clinton for their service but what the country needs now is Obama!

California voter   January 27th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

It means that CNN and other news media still have not asked the tough questions of Senator Obama. We know he is inspirational, about hope, change, and unity, but we do not know what these mean to him. We have not heard any questions raised by the media (well Tucker Carlson did raise the subject) regarding how Obama feels about the 10 points expounded by his church, Trinity United Church of Christ ,and we still do not know why Rezko's wife purchased the property adjacent to the Obama's — was it just a coincidence? We need these issues fleshed out by the press so that voters have that information available as they make their choices.

Dee Ward Mena, AR   January 27th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

way to go Didi….I totally agree. And for some reason my blogs are all waiting for moderation. does that mean they won't put them on.

michelle in Des Moines   January 27th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

They can't steal the election from her, she is never had it in the first place. That is the whole reason for this. I would vote for Obama, I will never vote for Hillary. Face it she can't win the Independent vote, not the young people and forget about the cross over Republicans. I know I am a Republican and my children ages 18-20 have all said that they will vote for Obama, if he does not get the nomination then they will vote for and I quote "WHOEVER IS RUNNING AGAISNT BILLARY" Do you Clinton people want to win the primaries and lose the Presidency?

observer   January 27th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

The black citizens of SC should be ashambed of themselves! 81% shows it was truely a commitment to race versus experience. Hillary and Bill Clinton have fought for black America and have been a voice for them when no one else would. Hillary has dedicated her entire life to equality for all races. America looked to SC and was not surprised by what they saw. Where would alot of you be had it not been for the bravery of the Clintons to be your voice? Thirty five years she has fought and in one day you SC decided you appreciated nothing.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   January 27th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

It means he won a primary where Obama's base, the African-American voter made up about half of the voters and 80% of them voted for him.
When you consider that 87% of the population is non-African-American, then unless Obama can do better than among that demographic he will not win a general election.
What are Obama's credential's? His service in the Illinois Legislature, one among many, where the power of the Senate and the House in which he also served, lay with the majority leader and the speaker of the house not with any individual member. So Obama's claims of accomplishments in the Illinois Legislature is over hyped.
Before you thrust upon Obama something he is not ready foy yet, stop and think, we did that already with Carter and Bush and look where we ended up.

Jay   January 27th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Obama won in SC because of AA .He got 83 % of AA votes and only 24 % white votes.There were no issues , nothing just blacks voting for black guy .I think Obama is losing big on Feb 5.

Mitty   January 27th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Every word that has been said about Hillary is true. Hillary actually thinks she is entitled to the White House, as well as the black votes. She is in for a rude awaken.

Thelma Hajj   January 27th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

If I were a U.S. citizen I would definitely vote for Obama for voting for him is, in my estimation casting a vote for the good guy. It is voting for integrety, honesty, truthfullness, youth, ideas and change. It is giving a chance to each and every citizen. If Barack Obama is the future President the whole world will change. I've watched with great interest from Day 1 and yesterday was fantastic.

Carolyn in California   January 27th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I am truly hoping that last night's victory for Obama is only the beginning of a huge wave that is gaining momentum in the American people to back Barack Obama. He is the only candidate who stands for real change in our governent. He has a heart and respect for all cultures, which will not only benefit Americans, but people in other countries as well. He understands and accepts differences in cultures, yet his heart and mind is open to wanting to genuinely learn about others needs and wants, rather than sit on a throne, far removed, and be a dictator.
I, for one, have had enough of the Clinton's dysfunctional relationship to last a life time. How would she have time to run the country when she has to spend time keeping track of his whereabouts, if he's being faithful. Who in their right mind would want to have them back in the White House. Hillary has probably made a deal with Bill—if he helps get her elected she'll let him stay. Otherwise, he's out on his ear. Maybe that explains his desperate agitated public displays lately.

scvoter   January 27th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

It means it's gonna be a heck of a battle to the very bitter end. It means no more, no less.

Anonymous   January 27th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I admire gracious losers. When you lose stop blaming the media. When Billary won in NH and Nevada, the media was not biased. All of a sudden, the media is biased. Please show some sportsmanship.

joy   January 27th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

It's quite obvious media has always been biased against the Clintons. I truly hope Barrack lives up to their hype. Otherwise, I am ready to accept their apologies.

Anonymous   January 27th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

I admire a gracious loser. When Billary won in NH and Nevada, the media was not biased. All of a sudden, the media is biased. Please show some sportsmanship.

jk   January 27th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

CNN did not introduce race in the election. Bill Clinton did!
He will be the same person courting black votes to win. After all the Democratic Party cannot really win without strong support from the African Americans nationwide.
Mr Clinton will reclaim his "blackness"at this point. We are a lost smarter than he wants to give us credit for. Was this a r t i c u l a t e d well enough?

David S., Chicago, IL   January 27th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Bah Humbug - Try to supporting a better candidate next time you whiners!

Obama '08

raj   January 27th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

wow, somebody is mad at everybody including CNN.

Ryan   January 27th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

So Change is the word of this campaign! So whats Obama's change, all I hear him talk about is the word change with no real definition! Whats his stance on the issues, ya he speaks great, but whats behind is church alter speaking is what I am worried about? I watched CNN last night and they showed the Clinton speech for 1 minute and went back to Obama, so I turned to C-Span and watched and she answered questions from the audience and was truly amazing! Let Obama do that and watch him act like Bush! ahh ahh ahh Welll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Hillary!

josh 7911   January 27th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

and by the way to the commentors above: Barack racked in more votes than even the white republicans in a republican state!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was not CNN's doing, he is simply a great man!!!!

concerned   January 27th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I agree 100% percent with the above two comments.
I can't understand why CNN is sooooo nasty to Hilliary Clinton. In their eyes she can't do anything right.

I though reporting was to be neutral.

This just might backfire to the benefit of HIlliary.

This makes me go for HIlliary even more than before.

s.positive   January 27th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

For the positive thinking Americans, A LOT…

MB, Louisiana   January 27th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

It means that CNN, MSNBC and the other news outlets are trying to pick the Presidential candidates by feeding us sound bites that only show what they want us to see and hear. Politics as usual. The regular voters don't mean squat in the whole scheme of things. Like lemmings, your readers and viewers take at face value whatever you wish to peddle and think it is the truth.

A.G.   January 27th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

I watched and listened to BBC's objective analysis of the South Carolina primary, what I came away with was that whereas the white voters where willing to transend race, the black people where unwilling to do the same. This is not to diminish Mr. Obama's win, but to point out that race was a huge factor and he won because of the black votes.

A college graduate who literally can't afford more of the same   January 27th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

It means that someday soon (even if it's not in this election), the AARP will lose its stranglehold on presidential politics in this country. Young people are sick of politics as usual which, like it or not, Hillary Clinton represents. Her time in the White House and Senate, which has given her the "experience" she likes to tout so much, has taught her to work in the underhanded, sleazy, irresponsible way typical of so many politicians in Washington these days. Look at the way she's run her campaign. Look at the way she's trying to make Florida count simply because she knows she has a lead there. Look at how she's tried to get Bill out there convincing voters that they would essentially be electing him to a third term in voting for Hillary (which, thankfully, seems to have backfired). Hillary Clinton is not the Republicans' worst nightmare… she's the Democrats'. She is the status quo.

Instead of lying around smoking pot, protesting, and listening to anti-establishment music/rhetoric like the baby boomers, this generation of young people might actually contribute to U.S. politics in a meaningful, constructive way that has an impact. It might not be in this election (though it certainly could be… we're all working for it), but a day is coming when the young people of this country (everyone from college students to 50 and 60-year-old professionals wondering if they will ever be able to legitimately retire… yes, they are still "young" in this country) will stand up together for a candidate who actually has the guts, intelligence, and independence to get things done. The AARP segment of the Democratic Party might still support Hillary, but their days of deciding elections are near an end.

It's not the media that steals elections… it's absurd lobbyist groups, among which the AARP has long wielded the most power.

Jackie   January 27th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

It's clear CNN and the other media groups are for the Clintons by trying to make this election about race. I was a Clinton supporter until Barack won in SC. What was amazing to me was that he won with vicious and condescending attacks by both Clintons. Barack has proven to me that he's a fighter and that's why I voted for him this morning in Florida. I know it won't count but it sure felt good..

California Lady   January 27th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Get over it people. Barack Obama is obviously the best candidate and will win this nominee. I think you need to do some due dilligence on Hillary (Billary) and really see who she/he is. See, I keep getting confused on who is running in this election, him or her. No matter, neither will win. They are the past and we are moving on to the future with Obama and you should all get on our train.

David   January 27th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

How is CNN being bias? Obama won by 30% in South Carolina, I really don't think that has anything to do with bias. I'm really getting sick of these Clinton supporters that so blindly follower her. You want to talk about media bias? How about Rupert Murdoch holding a huge fundraiser for Clinton last year. Rupert Murdoch owns Fox News and is probably the most conservative voice in media today, yet he held a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. You can't ignore these things. I'm sure Hillary is a great person and would make a great president but Obama is better.

Khristie in Georgia.   January 27th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Lies about Senator Clinton…..are you serious? If anything they haven't really exposed the entire truth about her. As a former sports player , I must say that it's usually not until the other team is in great fear that their chance of victory is slipping from their hands that they begin playing dirty…..and that's exactly what the Clintons did all week. Thankfully it did nothing but expose the truth to hopefully millions of "would have been" voters for Hillary, she'll except a win at any cost. She's weak, and without the crutch that her husband provides with his celebrity status she would have fallen a long time ago. I never disliked Hillary until now, and I hope she falls flat on her dirty little bottom!! A real woman could have done this with her husband behind her, not leading out infront the way Bill is! When Obama wins, I hope he choses Edwards as his running mate. At least he is a man of character. He said he didn't want the votes of those that wouldn't vote for Obama because he's black, (and Hillary because she's a woman), but I guess Hillary was whispering under her breath " If you don't want a black guy but don't have anything against women…..I'll take you right over here!!!

Christine NJ   January 27th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

You win South Carolina, It mean's you pay more money to meida to put your news and cover everthing, for sure, you are not our country hope. if you win, it means The GOD not giving chance to America.

veronica lynne   January 27th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

It means that blacks voted for him overwhelmingly because he is black.
So, who says race isn't an issue here?

Bill   January 27th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I think CNN did a better job than most of the press in covering Obama's win in SC. Obama won with 55% of the total number of voters. The media early on starting reporting on the numbers out of SC. The Washingtonpost.com stated that "Black voters made up 55 percent of primary voters". The media also stated that 80% of African-Americans voted for Obama. Anyone with an understanding of math knows that of Obama's total 80% came from African-Americans and 20% came from Whites. If you take the press numbers as real it gets even more interesting. Of Clinton's votes 40% were African-American and 60% were white. Now which candidate has broader appeal.

CNN is one of the only media outlets to point out that most of the big contest states in Feb 5. have much smaller percentages of African-Americans and a large win among Obama's core group will not necessarily win him those states. Remember the outcome in Nevada 73% of African-Americans voted there for Obama and Clinton still won. The press have stopped reporting that 55% of the SC vote was African-American and also have stopped reporting that 80% of African-Americans voted for Obama. They only point out 25% of whites voted for Obama (20% of his total votes by the way). The press is also playing racial politics by not covering both sides every time. The press underestimates the public's awareness of how Obama won SC and the public perception of the press coverage of the win.

Toby Monte   January 27th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

It means that people are seeing through the manipulative tactics of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Hillary changes her strategy every day because all she really cares about is getting elected. The people want someone honest , inspiring, and unifying. Barack Obama is not only brilliant, but he is miles ahead of the Clintons in his character and vision, and more and more people are starting to see it.

Belinda   January 27th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

A.G.

Black voters have been voting for all white for years. Where is the logic to your statement??

Yoli   January 27th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I heard this comment today and I agree. I will paraphrase "Obama injected race into the campaign when he brought OPRAH out to campaign for him. " Didn't Oprah use the race card when she went out to campaign for him, or is it that the media also has selective memory.

If we truly believe in equality than the media has to start covering the candidates more objectively. I believe the media is afraid of questioning Senator Barack in order not to be perceived as biased.

JABBER   January 27th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I THINK THE NEWS MEDIA IS THE ONES THAT SHOULD CHILL, THEY GET THEIR JOLLY'S OFF WHEN THE CANDIDATES GO AT IT!! I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST BLACK PEOPLE, SOMEOF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE BLACK, BUT I THINK OBAMA 'S ONLY GETTING ENDORSEMENTS BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. AS FAR AS A CANDIDATE WITH EXPERIENCE I WILL STICK WITH HILLARY!!! NICE GUYS DON'T ALWAYS WIN! I FIND IT'S FUNNY NO ONE HAS SAID A WORD ABOUT SOME OF THE COMMENTS THAT OBAMAS WIFE SAID, OF COURSE THAT'S RIGHT SHE IS NICE YOU DON'T TELL NICE PEOPLE TO BACK OFF!!!!!!! SHE COMES ACROSS AS A HIGH SOCIATY SNOB! MAYBE THE REPORTERS SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO PUT SOME OF HER TEXT ON THE AIR, OR ARE THEY AFRAID THEY WILL GET TOLD TO BACK OFF!!!!!!!!! ALL I CAN SAY IS MY VOTE WILL GO FOR HILLARY AND I HOPE SHE WINS THE NOMINATION. AND IF SHE DOESN'T THEN MY SIVIC DUTY WILL NOT HAPPEN! AND AS FAR AS CNN'S COVERAGE THERE IS NO DOUBT WHO YOU GUYS ARE FOR!!! YOU HAVE CUT UP HILLARY TO NO END ALSO

Jack form WV   January 27th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

This was not an unforeseen win for Obama. Come on people think about it, a black man running for President in South Carolina this was a no brainer here! There’s a lot of time until supper Tuesday and much can and will happen. HRC might want to tell Bill to tone down the sleazy politics it’s not working for her now. Her tears and her new voice where’s this at now?
Now can the reporters do some real responsible journalism? I don’t think there’s too many at CNN otherwise they would be pushing for some answers to some hard questions such as how are you going to bring back jobs to America? How is your health plan the best, and how is it going to work, and who’s going to pay for it? These are some of the questions we should be hearing about not the race or gender card that’s just too easy to play.

Sir Gat   January 27th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Race will always be the huge factor and has been since the beginning of time. To be believe that it won't exist from a minority group at least in some percentage base is naive. Everyone feels subconsciously at ease with individuals that look like them. Blacks or any minority should not be penalized for recognizing legitimacy in Obama as a viable candidate.

Viki   January 27th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I agre,e Media is using negative, sometime unethical comments about Sen. Hillary Clinton. Especially CNN. When Hillary won NH all these CNN Senior political analysts were: all, well…she was doing something to get women votes. Now when Barack won SC rican-American votes, CNN trying to pull in: it wasn’t just African-Americans- everybody was for Obama. Come on!

Jen   January 27th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I am white my husband is white we will be voting for Obama.. because we want a fresh face in the Whitehouse. We are From Arkansas and too much scandal surrounds the Clintons when they are in high office. They teetertotter all over the place. They say one thing, do another.. they do one thing.. then say different. They work the system to steal from the Tax Payers. They have made money selling HIV blood of Prisoners in Arkansas, they have stole alot of items from the white house, they taken money from china to campaign for bill, they have taken money from criminals. Proven fact to your research people! They just dont make alot of sense. I am tried of repeats back in the White House. I want someone fresh someone different.. someone that sounds like they want a change from the Normal Government goings that have been happening. ITs time for someone NEW!!

Audrey Cross   January 27th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

II am a Canadian. I have beenwatching the proceedings regarding the primarys and caucuses. I have thought all along that Sen. oObama is the best choice for President and after hearing that Sen. Kennedy and his niece have endorsed him I know that I am right. Don't lose him. Good luck.

Mauri   January 27th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

On thing is sure. Barack Obama and his surrogates brought up the subject of race more than anyone or any group did. Yet everyone else was blamed but him.

Frank   January 27th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

How can anyone argue that this was an issue of race? This is the country where blacks, despite all their successes and glories in various fields, still demand affirmative action and special treatments! How would they not vote for an African American despite the candidate's other shortcomings? This may be their only chance to have a viable candidate to have a shot at the highest office in America? It is ignorant to think otherwise. Obama '08 means another success for Republicans to win the White House and another 8 years of misery, wars, and debt for our people. Just like Persians, Greeks, and Romans once ruled the world, history will soon state that "Americans were once the greatest nation on Earth until the Asians took over"!

Sérgio, Porto, Portugal   January 27th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

AG, 25% of the whites voted for Obama. Yes, race is still a factor, both ways, and US and the world just need to get over it.

Hopefully, this election, regardless of the outcome, will see that.

kmk   January 27th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

A.G. Did MR. Obama win Iowa because of the white votes?

A.B.   January 27th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

There were no lies about HIllary. Remember, Hillary's on the air comments years ago defending Bill by saying he doesn't have affairs? She called it "a right wiing conspiracy."

That's the same woman we see doing the same stuff today. Hiding the truth behind whomever or whatever is in her way and scapegoating them.

Hillary is a bully, just like Bush.

tomdavie   January 27th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

STop Crying, if you don't like Obama then don't vote for him. I will be, regardless of what any of you hope haters say.

Chipo   January 27th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

A.G. - Good way to say it. I guess I wasn't so eloquent. In the USA race is a big factor, should it be? no, but it is. Fight on, I want a candidate who will fight for the win in November and for all people in the next four years….. I have seen Hillary do that as first lady, as a senator from NY and now on the campaign, for blacks, whites and latinos.

Greg Gregory   January 27th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Wait a minute! "…black people were not willing to [transcend race]" in South Carolina? Aren't African-Americans who expressed majority preference for Clinton in December's polls (who in December "transcended race," if you will) allowed to CHANGE THEIR MINDS when they recognize a superior candidate?

It's taking a lot of people–African Americans included–a bit of time to wrap their hearts around the reality that the Illinois legislator of limited experience has a far better grasp of the future than does the Senator from New York– just as in 1860 (N. Y. Senator William Henry Seward, who served as Lincoln's Secretary of State).

stan pitts pa   January 27th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

HRC people are negative cry babies and always blame the media. How about your candidate's negative politics? Thats why she is losing. HRC supporters - tell your candidate to stick to the issues!

Patty, somewhere   January 27th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

It means CNN has been very successful at promoting its candidate through constant negativity about the Clintons and no major coverage of the Obama campaign. What we thought was "the most trusted name in news" has become nothing more than a campaign tool for one candidate over another. At least Fox is upfront with their biased reporting. Perhaps CNN can tell us which Obama supporters have been banned from appearing while Begala, Carville and Zimmerman are told to stay off the airwaves?
My congratulations to Obama for winning this primary. Now we can see what happens on Super Tuesday.

Grady   January 27th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

As a well seasoned man of color, I must remind the young black cats out there that when or if Miss Daisy wins the election she will not be feeding you Fancy Feast like the rest of us. You had better get used to Macy Cheese or plain PB&J because you have not been her good little kittens. Time to pull in the claws!

CNN Bias   January 27th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

The CNN bias against Clinton and for Obama was very obvious the night of SC primary. Maybe it keeps the ratings up to have a competitive race but it is disappointing that the message from CNN is tilted. I'm not a big Clinton supporter but feel it is unfair to the many voters out there that aren't able to discern news from campaigning. i've lost some trust in the 'reporting' on CNN recently.

kmk   January 27th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

America has had 11 years of the Bush family and 8 years of the Clintons do we really want another 4 or 8 years of the Clintons?

Elizabeth   January 27th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I commend those who commented about the media bias. It is rediculous. The biggest party bring race into the RACE is the Obama camp. I have a serious question: I have watched the debates closely. Has Obama ever answered a question posed to him? It seems that every question he is asked he starts answering by bringing up another topic or point.

Ann Jones   January 27th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Audrey Cross, you are wrong. Obama is not the right or best candidate for us. The fact that he is being endorsed by the same old guard (Ted Kennedy and John Kerry) who helped to get us into this mess, lets you know that he Obama is just going to be their mouthpiece. For real progress and change for America and the world, urge your American friends to vote for Mike Huckabee, the FairTax candidate who will look out for all Americans, not just some ivy league Harvard or Yale graduates!

Bob, Virginia   January 27th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The Clintons are painting a picture of the Whitehouse they want us to endorse. Think about it! I voted for Bill Clinton, twice. However, his behavior and Hilary's during this campain does not lead me to believe I can have confidence in their administration. I a supporting Obama.

veronica lynne   January 27th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Oprah is the first one to have injected race into this! She never supported a candidate before Obama did she?
I don't see why it is always others who get blamed for bringing in race.
I'm also sick and tired of people implying you are a racist if you don't support Obama, or if you criticize Obama's campaign.

voter Arizona   January 27th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Who ever wins this nomination or becomes president is going to really have a big problem solving all the problems we are having. The only problem I have is the way all the media has been going after Hillary on daily basis and being so biased regarding Obama. Know one could be responsible for everything they way they say the Clintons have been. I really think it is sad that the african americans have turned on the Clintons after all these years based on how so much distortion has been used against them. I listen to speeches they give and then media says somthing totally different from what they were saying. And the people believe the media. The same people who pushed the Iraq war not act like Hillary was the only one who voted for it.

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   January 27th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Bill and Hillary are a fun pair. Now she is heading to Florida and making a big deal about Florida and Michigan delegates after she, Edward and Barrack agreed to follow DNC rulings. These are rules make up by her husband and the guys that make-up DNC.

Bill and Hillary think they can make their own rules. In the middle of a game and you don't like the scores, change the rules. The is the Clinton way.

What a freaking loser. Got her butt kicked in SC and that is a good thing.

Go Obama.

Hillary and Bill you are the past, and the country is looking forward.

Jim Beans   January 27th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Will Obama get Dick Cheneys endorsement since they are related?

The Same Voice   January 27th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Great point kmk and Mauri must have missed the recent comment from our friend Bill. Whom compared the win in S.C. to Jessie Jackson… mmmm all the way back to Jessie Jackson? There were many whom won S.C. and didn't win the general but we can only remember the other black candidate. Still love the Clintons but let's look at the whole picture. Maybe Bill can just play us a song or two…..

Larry   January 27th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

It's time to wake up folks !
Black people suport Black Obama, I think we should wake up, we white folks gotto suport Edward or Clinton.

This is ridiculouse, Obama is full of good speach, but you guys gatto wake up and be wise, he does not say what he's going to do about health care, education, social security and so on……..

Dont fall for this people, i know most people that voted for him in SC do not even know the name of the Vice President, but ask them who got shot 50 times, they sure know that………..

People dont fall for this, we will regret down the road.

John Edward and Hillary Cliton know what they are saying about the issues.
This guy Obama does not know _____………..

Media Obama-Nation   January 27th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Now, it is time for people of New York and California to speak. After that despite the vote in a small racially divided Southern state that hasn't voted Democratic in the general election for over 30 years, we will have a real leader with skills and substance as a Democratic candidate. And although the vote that just taken place doesn't mean much and is not representative of America ( in my opinion), the damage inflicted by Obama campaign and media narrative has been done.
Sadly, time and again African Americans proved that they (as a group) cannot live up to the very demands they put on our society as the whole - to rise above racial prejudice, to be fair and objective, educated and open minded. Ever since the Civil Rights movement was torn apart but exclusivity of the black power that purged Jewish Americans from the movement and turned anti-semitic and racist, African Americans could not rise above the very prejudice they've been trying to fight. The race card that media and Obama campaign played very well carried the day among Democratic voters of SC (see the racial composition of votes) This is very sad because it looks like Democrats might manage to pull another defeat from the jaws of sure victory.

s.positive   January 27th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Like I said, some folks are locked in the past divide and you cannot do anything about it. Good job that they are now in a minority as the majority of forward thinking Americans move on…

Thomas - Reno, NV   January 27th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

The media finally has it right! The Clinton's have attempted to do what they did in 92 and 96, and American's are fed up!! I respect Clinton supporters, but I encourage you to dig deep. Why is it that you so faithfully support the Clinton's when they really have not done anything to help you? Please do more research before you jump on the bandwagon of a candidate who lacks experience, and spreads evil lies about HER opponents!

Also, Slick Willie dropped the race card again yesterday… take a look at the clip saying "Jesse Jackson won here twice" denouncing the fact that his wife was beat by an African American! You people sicken me with your blind faith in bad leadership!! WAKE UP!

Ariel   January 27th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Like Caroline, Sen. Ted Kennedy will time his endorsement before Super Tuesday. Who needs much less respects Ted Kennedy's endorsement, if ever, of Obama? Like the politically unknown and unheard-of Caroline, Sen. Ted Kennedy has been a political lameduck since Chappaquidick days and so pathetic in the following years that he could not even get the Democratic Presidential nomination. The Kennedy luster lasted only until JFK departure from the American scene. If some people hate Hillary as a combacking Clinton, then they should likewise denounce Caroline and Ted Kennedy as the uninvited comebacking Kennedys. Sen. Kennedy got his frustration with the defeat of his ill-advised immigration bill in the Senate. Another frustration is forthcoming for him with Hillary's Super Tueday victory.

CHERYL   January 27th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

THIS GUY IS AS CHEESY AS ALL GET OUT! HE TALKS IN CIRCLES AND SAYS WHAT EVER TO GET A VOTE HE IS VERY DESPERATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!EVEN TALKING UP REPUBLICANS FOR A VOTE UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE INTRODUCED THE RACE CARD BY BRINGING OUT OPRAH, AND WHERE DID THEY SPEAK? OH YES SOUTH CAROLINA. I WANT THE MEDIA TO DISCUSS THE RACISM THAT HILLARY IS ENDURING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EITHER WAY HILLARY WILL PREVAIL THAT I AM SURE OF!! HILLARY 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

emel, ohio   January 27th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

How biased you can get with nice selection of e-mails above..When will CNN endorse Billary? We all had enough of their lies and dirty politics..Leave white -black issue alone..Aren't the Clinton's pissed because they did not get the black votes? After all Bill Clinton is the first black president and whatb happened? You should all get over it ..You lost real bad…

Patrick   January 27th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Wow CNN your Pro-obama bias amazes me every day!

Just so you know it is very obvious, I watched your ballot bowl and never do you show coverage of Senator Clinton!

Get ready for thumpin on Feb. 5th, when millions of voices wil be heard!

CLINTON 08!!

Sean, Detroit, MI   January 27th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

WOW, "Yoli", so because Obama had Oprah campaign for him, that's using the race card???

That's the most unbelievable thing I've heard in a while!! So you're saying that Obama should only have, and showcase, white supporters? Otherwise he's "using the race card"???

I can only hope that you were kidding and I missed the joke.

josh 7911   January 27th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

AG give me a break. For one thing Obama will of course win the blacks but thats because he is the first viable black candadate, it is a monumental step. What would you do? African Americans have every right to vote for a black candadate. LOOK WHAT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RACE HAS ENDURED BEFORE YOU SAY THEY AREN'T voting outside racial lines! African americans have been voting for white candadates for decades, so now that they have a GREAT candadate of their race it is more than understandable that they gravatate to him. It is a wonderful symbol that America is moving out of racism with even more finality. I am a white hispanic (mom white, dad puerto rican). I am voting for Barack Obama because HE IS THE BEST AMERICAN FOR THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is It Racial Or Not   January 27th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Does that fact that blacks voted overwhelmingly for Obama really mean that they voted based on race? Is it not possible that they voted for Obama because they think he is the better choice for president? If not, does that also mean that every white Democrat who voted for Hillary did so because she is white? Doe this suggest that the majority of Democrats are in fact racist and will vote based on their racism given the chance to do so?

The Clintons have chosen to make this about race because they can't accept that black people might actually believe Obama is a better choice for president. Bill Clinton's statement last week that blacks in South Carolina will vote for Obama and women in South Carolina will vote for Hillary was an admission that this is how the Clinton campaign sees the race unfolding (no pun intended).

This is not a message of "change".

Blacks deserve better, and I find it far more likely that they voted for Obama over Hillary because they believe they have found it. The media hasn't created this situation; liberal Democrats have and they are the ones fanning the flames.

Statesman   January 27th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I would like to see Obama and Paul as the nominees. We would be out of the war- but one is more clear about having all troops out not only of Iraq, but the rest of the world. But who has the experience, who stands for the constitution, who has never voted to raise taxes?

The neo-con republicans don't dare ask him questions at the debates (MSNBC Florida debate 1/24/08anyone?) and he just made McCain look like a sad excuse for a president at such a time of recession.

Constitution '08

Bayousara   January 27th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

My point that I have been trying to make without much success is that Obama is NOT all black! His mother was a living, breathing white woman from Kansas.

Forget it, I am not prejudiced–I have two children in my family who are of African American heritage. It is really important to me that those kids who are of both black and white heritage need to embrace BOTH, not be forced to choose one over the other!

My question is: Why does Obama apparently disclaim his heritage from his mother? He never mentions it.

stan pitts pa   January 27th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

TO VERONICA LYNNE: so all the white folks who voted for obama so far are what? racist? obama is half-white/half-black, whites have a stake too in him and should be proud! this type of negative talk is very consistent with hrc supporters! wake up America hillary will never get anything done as the republicans will block her every step of the way remember her health care reform in 93″? folks know that the right person to end the gridlock is someone who can work on a bi-partisan level and thats obama!

josh 7911   January 27th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

And by the way my mom is a white conservative republican and even she is voting Obama!! THE MAN IS ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

john smith   January 27th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

OBAMA INDEED BROUGHT THE RACE ISSUE IN THE RACE BECAUSE SC IS DO OR DIE.

James Marshall   January 27th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Up until now I have watched CNN because of how they have tried to present politics in an unbiased manner. They way they have jumped on the Obama bandwagon is disgusting. Clinton has been ahead in the national polls the entire race and is leading in all the major states for Super Tuesday. Every time Obama wins a small state, CNN and the rest of the press make him out to have won the nomination. Meanwhile, they paint Clinton's as dirty campaigners anad race-baiters when Obama started the negative campaigning back before Iowa when Clinton had a huge lead and started trying to paint the Clintons as making anti-black comments. Give me a break. When Clinton wins the nomination, I hope CNN does not treat as they have treated her up until now.

Don   January 27th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

It means little. I have posted my comments here twice and CNN has removed them. I wonder if its because I critize this news network and others for their bias reporting when it comes to Hillay Clinton and its failure to report the news with accurcay and fairness. The Daily Show summed this all up last week when it showed the media's attempt to distort the new