CNN

Your right. That darn Obama. How dare he buy a nationwide media ad and not insist all of the Cable companies in florida filter out the Obama ads. Everyone knows that when you buy a country wide media ad, you get to pick and choose what TV's they go into. If you haven't caught the dripping sarcasm here you have not been paying attention.

But leave it to Hillary to scream "unfair". Obama called the DNC to clear the ads. He was informed they were OK. I mean really, think about it. If the DNC sanctioned MI and FL, they meant active CAMPAIGNING. How can you be a presidential candidate and not buy National TV AD. They dont get to pick and choose where in the US they play.

Oh but in typical Billary style, it is not about the heart of the rule (law), it is all about getting around it. So she is showing up personally at hugely attended fund raisers in FL. Now she is actively trying to force those delegates to count. All because Obama is running Nationwide TV ads? You want 4 more years of lies and deciets?

Keep drinking the billary draino

at this point, why does anyone truly believe Hillary Clinton can stand on her two feet without someone else...she is not ready to be president, let alone vice president.

"I intend to be in Florida Tuesday night –the votes of the people of Florida and of course Michigan really matter to me. I am running to the president of our entire country," she said.

However, all candidates argreed to abide by the rules of the DNC, and presumably not just for as long as it suited them to do so. Also, HRC is clearly running for the Democratic party vote – fair enough, but Obama is more clearly speaking to the entire country.

Seems the Dems behind the scenes running the party (Kennedys,etc) have decided to find ways long ago to keep Hillary out of the White House. She is now fighting the establishment in case she has not figured it out. The establishment has decided to force another candidate into the election by denying entire States and their delegates a voice at the convention!

Go Hillary! We're behind you all the way.

Florida is going to get it right this time around!

HILLARY '08

I have posted comments several times for Hillary and always get an awaiting moderation comment......it appears that not only CNN, but NBC and FOX are all for Obama.....Go Hillary

For everyone that says that Hillary campaigned in Florida....You are all "WRONG"... she attended a fundraiser and so did Barack.....She plans on being in the state after the polls close........Please get a grip people....Go Hillary......I voted early....

There are plenty of congressional districts in Florida. I hope each candidate wins a couple. We need a big change: peace, prosperity and freedom

WHY DID OBAMA GET TO ADVERTISE IN FLORIDA. HE BROKE HIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT!!! JUST LIKE HIS 20 YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH REZKO. HE IS A LIAR AND A CHEAT!!!

Its good that Hillary is listening to the voices of the people of Florida. Hillary cares about all people and will be a good leader for all Americans.

I agree, CNN doesn't want anyone to know that obama is running ads in Florida, that is against the DNC, Hillary doing a fund raiser there isn't. But of course she is being criticized for going there at all. Well, even if she doesn't get the delegates, the Florida voters will have their say. Al Gore lost Florida because of the Florida Supreme Court that GAVE the election to GW but they still couldn't take away the popular vote the Ål Gore got. Hillary will get the votes in Florida because Floridians want to be heard. GO Hillary and I think it is great that you are going there to thank your supporters. They deserve to hear you. I will be listening.

Obama showed a total lack of respect for the Florida voters when he called their Democratic primary "a beauty contest" as if it has no merit and their voices and votes amount to nothing. They may have been cheated out of their delegates, but they certainly shouldn't be cheated out of having their votes counted.

Make us proud, Florida!

Vote for Mike Huckabee!

I'm sorry, but Mike Huckabee is one of the shadiest politicians I've ever seen. The guy actually told the media in Iowa that he wasn't going to run a negative ad against Romney, and then he showed it to the media 5 minutes later. Scum!

And I will vote Republican if BO gets the nom. I voted for JFK and BO sure is nothing like him. Or his bloated new found friend Teddy

Hillary for President of the Little Rock branch of the Arkansas Flip-Floppers Council.

Hey, Hillary. Flip flop out of New York back to the little rock in the Ark.

"...the last time both party's held a contested primary."

Don't you mean PARTIES? You know, the plural of party? What on earth is this country coming to that even reporters can't follow the simplest of grammar and spelling rules. I can't even take this article seriously, and I'm a registered Democratic female Floridian. Honestly, don't you have editors?

Economy Roney for JOBS JOBS JOBS

McCain would wreck the economy,

You need a strong economy to pay for a strong military.

I be at the polls vvoting for Romney he has the right balance.

LOOK HOW SHE SUDDENLY CHANGED HER MIND. SHE IS FLIP FLOPPING AGAIN AS USUAL. SHE SUPPORTS IRAQ THEN SUDDENLY SHE CHANGES HER OPINION WITH THE POLLS.

NOW THAT SHE HAS LOST SOUTH CAROLINA, SHE IS DESPERATE FOR DELEGATES AND SHE IS TRYING TO MAKE FLORIDA COUNT.

WELL MISS CLINTON, IF YOU WANTED FLORIDA TO COUNT, YOU SHOULD HAVE SAID SO FROM THE GET GO, NOT AFTER YOU JUST LOST.

WOW SHE MAKES ME SICK.

Sorry, that was a rant. I'm a democrat. If Clinton is the nominee, I will vote Republican. Period. She is far worse than any republican could ever be, that mad woman.

Did anybody see the polls today? Most said Mitt Romney was up. Make us proud, Florida.

MITT '08!

Can someone explain exactly when HRC decided that the voters of FL and MI needed to be heard? Why didn't she stand up for them in the first place, instead of signing a pledge to leave them out? Where was her concern then? Why does she get kudos for trying to go back on her word now? Another example of her making a decision and then deciding later on that it was a bad one. Doesn't sound like someone I want making decisions for our country.

Wow – Hillary, you are going to be there in Florida for a Victory Speech, where the state isnt delegate rich, and yet you couldnt stay in SC and thank THE GOOD PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO VOTED FOR YOU. Typical politician, turning your back on the voter once you captured their vote. WELL MRS CLINTON, this LATINO VOTE by myself and my family will all go to the imperfect yet inspiring BARACK OBAMA.

uhh Deborah Tyler, I really don't think you putting a Hillary bumper sticker on your car is going to cost her any delegates.

1) there are no delegates
2) what rules are you looking at?

I PUT MY VOTE IN FOR HILLARY THE FIRST DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the major problem with this whole primary and Presidential Canidates is we are looking for a winner, a name, not the issues,a person who is willing to fight for the people, not just a first place ribbion. I will not vote for the Clintons, the simple fact is that when Bill (when President) signed NAFTA that was it for me, that has been a factor in our delcining economy, it also allowed Bush to futher advance it and now there is a looming question of a 'North American Union'. This would allow products to made cheaper in Mexico and the workforce in America would be out of jobs, cheap labor a globist idea of capitalism. If you are not aware of this then you need to start researching. I always choose canidates on how they answer there issues, not who has the best snapshot or who is most popular.

I am not a Dem. or a Rep. (thank god), I am independent. But i do have to say now that Kennedy is backing Obama, well that has influenced me. It added strenghs to Obamas' weaknesses. My vote at this point is leaning toward Obama.

For those of you who seem to think Hillary is campaigning in Florida....I live in Florida, I have not seen one Hillary Clinton ad except the snippets that CNN puts on the news, I have however seen BARAK OBAMA ads in violation of the rules on all the local stations. So now let's see if the DNC keeps its word about punishing those who actively campaign in Florida (by taking away delegates) or just keeps its word on banning the delegates from Mich and Fl from the convention (since these delegates will be for Hillary). Sen Clinton has only come to Florida to attend fund raising events which is permitted under the rules of the DNC. I had to buy my Hillary Bumper sticker from the internet because there are no campaign offices in the state giving them away, and I will not put it on my car until after the primary is over in order not to break the DNC rules and cost my candidate delegates (that is how honestly concerned Clinton supporters are about the rules). Wonder if you Obama folks are as concerned with the rules as I am?

Vote for someone you can trust. Do not let others persuade you. You are a voter. Cpme to the polls. Listen I will help you.

CNN did not post my comments that I posted earlier this week. They are so biased towards Obama. I don't trust CNN anymore.

Don't pretend to be an unbiased site that posts fair statements.

Thou forgot to mention that thou art a Liberal Arts major at one of the most premier institutes in the U.S. Thou wearest many a sweeter vest.

Would someone that supports Clinton please explain these things to me. Don't contrast them with an opponent, I just want an answer:

1. Why should we vote for another family member of a former President? Bush, Clinton x2, Bush x2...now we need more family? Is this really the best America has to offer? Two families?

2. What is the experience she touts? Senate for how many years? Being first lady is not political experience.

3. How does her failure with Health Care reform once convince you that she can get something done this time?

I'll leave it at these three. I'm not trying to be mean, but asking real questions I want answers to.

The media should not cover Hillary Clinton tomorrow night as she tries to manipulate the non-win in Florida.

"But Clinton, who polls show is heavily favored to win the state, has increasingly stressed its importance to the Democratic race. Following her defeat in South Carolina, the New York senator said Florida is the next battlefront — a contention Obama sharply disagreed with, given the fact no delegates are at stake."

For Clinton – any state where she is favored to win is the "important" state – LOL!!!!! (She is as pathetic as her husband!!!)

This is Hilarious!!!!

It's "parties", not "party's". I remember the old days when journalists had to actually master the English language... and I'm only 24.

Hillary said she would be in Florida, tuesday evening after the votes are in. She has not campaigned at all there as Obama has and of course he knew they would also be on t.v .there. CNN,MSNBC and Fox should all be honest and hang Obama signs all over. They all have a hand in the race card and push it constantly. If Bill Clinton said he bought flowers for his wife, they would turn it arould that he said Obama does'nt buy his wife flowers. As far as Mr. Clyburn goes he said on Morning Joe Jan. 26 that it was Mr.Huckabee that started the race issue,when he mentioned the flag and were they could stick it. Then on election day ,when he was on he spent the time dishing the Clintons.......Did someone get to him to change his story on election day. I think so....gee I wonder who? Obama"s. Campaign ! Bingo!!!!! As far as cable goes they need to get a grip before they all have a heart attack, just be fair, is that to much to ask?

As a former Floridian, I certainly would not vote for the inexperinced Barack supported by Big Ted.

Think people, all candidates are politicians. The media needs to cool it! They seem to be part of the male establishment that will do anything to keep a woman out of the White House.

Good journalists are few and far between!

Come to think of it so are good surrogates.

I think Obama is the right president USA need for this moment. It's time for USA to take the real change. Peace and love for all ! We don't need the far. With Obama the world will be a second chance to see the right way in america after the great president John F. Kennedy.

As a Floridian who voted early, I'd just like to clarify something about this election.

This is not just a primary election. Included on the ballot is a divisive tax amendment related to housing in a state that has relied on growth of the community for decades to fuel the economy.

Many Floridians feel the Florida Democratic Committee was right to move the primary to match the Republican jump to January 29 that was paired with the ammendment election. Otherwise in a decidedly purple state, that vote would have been skewed red.

I am a illigal allien and I am voting Democrate. And the rest of my peeps are too.

What the heck is going on–CNN goes out of its way to point out that Clinton will be there, but neglects to mention that Obama ran ads in the state.

Clinton is obviously trying to play up her win there, but Obama supporters are (as usual) all too willing to turn a blind eye to his opportunism. The argument seems to be, "he didn't technically break the rules, and while Clinton isn't technically breaking the rules either, it's bad when she does it." The double standard is really appalling.

Apparently, if you want to be just like everyone else but seen as some sort of Messiah, all you have to do is be woefully under-qualified and use the word "hope" four times a sentence.

FLORIDA and MICHIGAN should count.. I'm proud of Senator Clinton.. Work for the people.. not for the vote! Continue your excellent work!

Utrena,
If that is accurate, why did Obama's campaign say it had no control as it was national.? Why not share that with everyone?

It was also awful for CNN to say the Democratic Vote tomorrow in Florida will be a popularity contest....what a slap in the face to florida voters! ALL the dems will be on the ballot! How will it be a popularity contest??????? Just because there are no deligates YET, doesn't mean you have the right to belittle the Florida voters...it will be a big deal who wins, because it's Florida's decision on who they want in the White House.

By the way, How come Obama can run ads in one state that will also air in Florida?????? Yet people think Hillary is trying to break the rules by being in Florida to thank her supporters and NOT turn Florida off for the General Election? Who can blame her for wanting Florida to count? She already lost the deligates from Michigan!

All you freakin democratic idiots are the reason we are stuck with Bush as a president. Because you didnt like Kerry or Gore... guess what either one of them would be 100 time the president Bush could be on his BEST day.

You not voting for Hillary/Obama (if they get nominated) is petty and missing the bigger picture. You idiots will end up with McCain or Romney as president or G-D forbid Huckabee because you dont like one candidate or the other....

I am an Obama supporter but if Hillary/Edward/ even Kucinich get nominated I will cast my vote for them because any one of them would be better than ANY SINGLE WAR-MONGERING REPUBLICAN RUNNING.

Grow up and put you Big Girl/Boy undies on... u think that candidates have egos? You're gonna doom that nation with another Bush because you dont "like" him/her. This is not kingergarten...

Hillary Clinton is a dishonest, pandering opportunist. End of story. Her record speaks for itself and is hardly that of a true leader. Her campaign's negative attacks, and the racial undertones of her husband’s remarks against one of the most inspiring public servants of our time, Barack Obama, are utterly disgusting. Bill Clinton, who was hardly a perfect president (nice miscalculation on Al Qaeda, Willy) is a man who lied straight in face of the entire country countless times, who will say and do anything to see his wife win. He needs to shut his mouth and go home.

It troubles me severely to know that so many people will not see the truth, and vote for Hilary Clinton based on ignorance, misinformation, or the simple fact that she's a woman and nothing more. And to think that she voted for the Iraq war, the worst foreign policy disaster of our time, for which the unimaginable costs in lives, fortune, and global stability have yet to be known. This is not the person we need as the next President of The United States.

I had a conversation last night with a female acquaintance who said she was torn between Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton because of her gender. And it’s this type of thinking that scares me the most. America must wake up and see the truth. Clinton is not electable nor does she have the qualities that we need in a leader – such as honesty, integrity, and the ability to unite our country in ways that only one candidate currently running can do. Clinton is a polarizing disaster waiting to happen, and does not have what it takes to be our next president. This country does not need her or her husband in the White House all over again. Her nomination would undoubtedly damage the Democrat party for years and would mobilize the opposition in ways that will result in another four years of disastrous, ideological republican rule. And considering what’s at stake, I cannot stand the thought of living in a country ran by a republican or Hilary Clinton.

Record turnout and the Democratic voters don't matter. Doesn't make much sense to me.

The Obama campaign sought permission from the national board to air commercials in Florida and was told it does not breech the agreement of no campaigning in the state. You are correct about Senator Clinton fundraising in Florida does not go against the rules of the agreement; however, she pretending to be an advocate for the people by pushing to have the delegates count in Florida and Michigan is a joke. She signed the agreement and it should be upheld. You all can try to spin any way you desire – at the end of the day when judging this situation I can only conclude that Senator Clinton is an opportunist.

Hillary Clinton is a dishonest, pandering opportunist. End of story. Her record speaks for itself and is hardly that of a true leader. Her campaign's negative attacks, and the racial undertones of her husbands remarks against one of the most inspiring public servants of our time, Barack Obama, are utterly disgusting. Bill Clinton, who was hardly a perfect president (nice miscalculation on al qaeda there, buddy) is a man who lied straight in face of the entire country countless times, who will say and do anything to see his wife win. He needs to shut his mouth and go home.

It troubles me severely to know that so many people will not see the truth, and vote for Hilary Clinton based on ignorance, misinformation, or the simple fact that she's a woman and nothing more. And to think that she voted for the Iraq war, the worst foreign policy disaster of our time, for the which the unimaginable costs in lives, fortune, and global stability have yet to be known. This is not the leader we need.

This country does not need the Clinton's all over again. Her nomination would undoubtedly damage the Democrat party for years and would mobilize the opposition in ways that could result in another four years of disastrous, ideological republican rule.

I had a conversation last night with a female acquaintance who said she was torn between Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton because of her gender. And It’s this type of thinking that scares me the most. America must wake up and see the truth. Clinton is electable nor does she have the qualities that we need in a leader – such as honesty, integrity, and the ability to unite our country in ways that only one candidate currently running can do. Clinton is a polarizing disaster waiting to happen, and does not have what it takes to be our next president.

correction on comment

I meant Nevada in the reference to the public vote at the workplace rather than NH

This is after, of course, her agreement and signature that promised agreement with the Democratic Party that Floridians should be ignored in the primaries. While this is abismal on the part of the Democratic Party, Hillary's change in position once again reveals her lack of character.

CHARACTER MATTERS.

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA: "I believe the press/media is bent on Barrack getting the nomination. I believe it is because the press/media is primarily controlled by conservative Republicans and that's the candidate they want to run against."

Exactly! They have been giving him a free ride, while in the meantime storing up ammunition. When (or if) the time comes, they'll hit him will all they've got. Then we'll end of up McCain (not too bad) or Romney (a horror).

If you want to see another four years of Republicans, keep on following Barack's dream.

That's great you will be in Florida AFTER the polls close, but how come you didn't show the same respect for those who actually spent tireless hours campaigning for you in SC?

I just just hope with all respect that we as a democratic party support Borack Obama..As a white female democrat I see him as a person of high integrety. Look every campaigne has its fault lets not fooled ourselves....But as a party we are looking to win and Hillary will not be the answer. I hope all floridians get up early and vote for Borack. We can not afford another 4 more years of nothing. If Hillary wins we are in deep trouble..All of Obama votes will go to MacCain simple. We have the power to stop that!!! But if we floridians sit home and do nothing we will loose big time. I urge all partys to grab your neighbor and go out and vote Borack...Please dont take this for granted. Its our future.

Flying into Florida the night of the election hardly sounds like "campaigning". Obama is running ads in Florida in direct violation, just like he flouted the rules everyone else obeyed and illegally used PAC money to buy Iowa. Obama's the one who seems to believe he can operate under another set of rules.

I was a big Hillary supporter but I have changed after seeing the results from South Carolina and seeing how it was a racial vote. I am now a BIGGER supporter of the Senator from New York. Hillary Clinton is a fighter and is proven and tested ! She is strong and what America needs. I am a social Conversative (very Conservative) and I disagree with Senator Clinton on several issues but you know what I am not voting for my Pastor (I already have one). I am supporting a dedicated and proven public servant ! I believe she is best equipped for the job and will be ready on day one! Enough with the fancy and boring speeches Obama-that can't pay the bills and the eloquent oratory on "change" is getting tired. I hope people realize this is just all talk and we will have ADVISERS running the country just like the current administration. Learn people! When you don't have a capable figure in the WhiteHouse look what we get!?

Hillary all the way! Make History!

This shows why Hillary is the best person to be the next President. She is genuinely concerned about people of Florida (and the entire nation) and wants to make sure that their votes count. BO is after delegates. Does he care about Floridians? I doubt.

Obama has been campaigning in Florida. Also, the people of Michigan and Florida should have their votes count. Its their state party that needs to be punished and I would day this regardless of who was in the "lead". Hillary has every right to request this and was also reluctant to punish the voters for their parties decision in the first place. Hillary has not be involved in negative or dishonest campaigning, despite what the reporters and experts( yeah right) want you to believe. The media has totally distorted Hillary's campaign to grab headlines. Guess the issues are not important.

Watch what you wish for "Just Wait." February 5th just might signal the end of America's patience with the s.o.s, ak/a the staus quo. First of all, Americans seem to be completely fed up with the Bush'es and the Clinton's as well as the same old song and dance routines from the Republicans and Democrats. Obama will not win Florida, but that is only because the fourth largest state in the country didn't have the opportunity to ever hear Obama's message (or Hillary's for that matter). So now, Florida Democrats vote based on the s.o.s–political machines, political insiders, favor returners (or those looking for a favor in the future), and the organization of a candidate whose been at it for over 25 years. Florida voters, as well as those across this entire country, should vote for the candidate whose views most commonly conform to theirs. That is why I switched parties for the first time since 1980 and made sure I cast my ballot for Obama. And by the way, coming to South Florida (Miami Beach, of all places), less than 48 hours before the primary, then having your picture plastered on the front of the Miami Herald and the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, smacks of the "back room" campaigning that used to be so famous in Chicago many, many years ago. But then again, why wouldn't the Clintons pull out every stop in the book, now that Hillary is no longer a shoe-in and is fighting for her life against someone she and Bill thought was just an after thought. For all their political "know how," they didn't realize that if America is ready to elect it's first female as President of the United States, then maybe, just maybe, we are ready to elect a person who truly stands for change and a commitment to the American people and not Washington D.C., whether they be white, black, pink, polka dot or whatever color or gender you prefer.

Here's a thought....... FL shouldn't get to vote at all this year since their debacle in 2000 gave us 8 years of W.

I guaranfreakintee you that America would be a much, much, much, much better place had FL not hung their chads and given us W as prez.

Can't people wake up and see what the Clintons are doing. Do you want 2
people in the office of presidency who are known for their trickery, lies,
tied to big money, Washington insiders, etc. Bill Clinton was a disgrace to
the party with womanizing, giving out pardons to criminals while in office and
downgrading the highest office with his sexual acticities with an inturn right in
the Whie House and then lying about it. Hilary not kmuch better with hiding
money to avoid taxes.

Vote for Hillary, We will change the world.

I agree with Kevin, I think all Democrats should stay home. They vote based on race or sex. Look who is running. And the media feeds on it. Everone knows this.

I actually hope Hitlery gets nominated, she will be much easier for the Republican candidate to beat than Obama. Obama actually has some charisma...butter wouldn't melt in Hitlery's mouth... and she's made far too many enemies to stand any real chance at winning. Even her own liberal chums are turning against her ( Ted Kennedy anybody?) Throw in her extremely shady past and complete lack of experience, and you have a much easier candidate to beat. I also would hate to see J.M. get the nomination on the GOP side of things, he's pretty liberal too.

Geri CA:

"How dare the DNC strip these citizens of their constitutional right to vote?"

The DNC didn't strip them of their right to vote, they only said that their vote wouldn't count for anything.

I wonder why people think Hillary is not electable? Could they be jealous? She has more intelligence then half of these pathetic blogs I have read thus far. Get in the real world people she is our best hope for a better country.

I feel the same about both democratic front runners, and the top 3 republicans. But I will not stay home, I will write in the person I wanted to vote for in the 1st place. Why don't we all instead of just letting them win by not voting at all. However, if McCain is the republican I would vote for Hillary just to go against the war monger but would never consider voting for Obama, he is not ready. Plus he is already a senator and I think we need to get rid of them all if at all possible. I can't understand why any of the senators can say they are for" change". I am guessing the change they want is to be the main problem instead of the group of problems.

Look guys,

I don't care about Florida, I don't care if Clinton and Obama started throwing rallies there....It dont matter.

The state of Florida's democratic party got into a pissing contest with the DNC, and lost. If anyone had a problem with it they should have brought it up THEN,,,NOT NOW!
That is why Clinton looks the fool about it. She did not care and agreed to it, before....never said anything about it....now that she needs a boost suddenly Florida is super important and she is outraged...c'mon.

anyway, I don't think you guys get it. This is not an election. This is a party primary. There are no "rights", this is not in the constitution or something.,..it is a PARTY PRIMARY! The DNC makes the rules, because the DNC will nominate THEIR candidate.

It's clear the Clintons want to win by all means, hook or crook. The "honorable " lady with others were not going to campaign in Florida. But wait a minute, after South Carolina, she is now running for all americans whose votes matter and therefore will campaign in Florida!! Talk about consistency and trustworthiness. I think people must be very careful where they cast their vote.

Obama should continue with his inspirational style of campaign. He must make conscientious effort never to reply to the type of statements coming from the Clinton campaign, which I think are usually intended as traps. Replying to them also distracts him and his campaign from continuing to focus on the issues. The campaign should try to be more precise on how he is going to achieve most of the beautiful proposals he has for changing America for Americans and for bringing America back to a position of beloved pre-eminence in world leadership. America is currently loathed by sworn foes and previous friends all over the world unfortunately. We need a leader that can reverse that. Obama is that person; and after all this and as odd it may probably sound to some people, with Obama as the nominee and pair with either Hillary or John, they will make a beautiful and formidable pair for the Presidency of the united States of America. The Democratic Party has such brilliant and able candidates and I should please ask them not to throw unnecessary dirt at each other. They should leave that to the Republicans and their leader GWB.

Why is the media not mentioning that Hillary is the only one on the ballot in Florida??? Of COURSE she'll win... it's almost laughable of her to try to squeeze any real momentum out of michigan and florida, where she is running against only "undecided" and yet still feels the need to campaign hard to win lol...

I am in Hawaii and Obama's national ads are definitely running here. All of this talk about how unfair it is that Florida and Michigan's delegates won't be seated at the convention; everyone seems to forget that they brought it on themselves by refusing to follow the DNC rules. If they had not insisted on holding their primaries earlier than they had previously agreed, they would still have their delegates. You don't get to just decide to break the rules and expect there to be no consequences. (That sounds like a GWB concept to me.) It is not the candidates' fault that these states made the choice they made, knowing what the consequences would be (and they did know – it was all over the news before it happened.). The candidates then agreed to abide by the rules. I respect Mr. Obama for keeping his word.

Obama!!!

&

Romney!!!

par. 3: "the last time both party's held a contested primary"

!!

"party's" !!??!!

Composed as a candidate? Jason, she cannot even give a concession speech to her leading opponent. How is that composed? She's a sore loser and it shows.

Hey J.R

do you have spell chek on your computer???

Rachel, what is disgusting is how you ignored part of my comment about Obama running tele ads in Florida. Is that not active campaigning?

As I have said before, I will support the nominee no matter who it is. I would, however, like the good no matter what (Obama) and bad no matter what (HRC) dichotomy to stop.

Thanks.

Only slime i see in here are you republicans spreading hate

Why doesn't CNN cover the fact that Obama is running ads on cable TV in Florida, Against a pact that he himself signed. Although Hillary is not perfect, I do believe she will be the best choice for the United States as a whole. She remains composed under pressure and can take hit after hit and still be standing. Obama on the other hand offers hope, but unfortunately hope does not fix a failing economy. When being attacked, Obama cries foul, but when he attacks everything is ok. Although I'm Canadian, I enjoy watching the elections and consider myself informed on the issues. Now lets see if this gets past the Moderators...

I think that Hillary should be stripped of her superdelegates as a punishment for blatantly disreguarding and disrespecting the democratic process, that she agreed to no less. By the way, running unoppposed isn't exactly winning is it?

again, Billary looks to completely disregard the Democratic party as a whole and look out for their OWN interests.

we CANNOT have people like that leading the United States. not anymore!

I am a firm supporter of Obama. I hope that he wins the nomination and will certainly vote for him in the General election. If Clinton gets the nomination and goes up against McCain I may have a difficult time deciding.

But honestly people, right now the three top Democrats would all do better than any of the republican nominations save McCain. In the end we all have to rally behind the Democratic nomination.

The Clintons and their lying and cheating make Karl Rove look like a boy scout. All you Hillary lovers out there...be careful what you ask for, you just may get it.

Poli, grow up. In fact, your message is reflective of exactly what Obama was trying to get across when he called Florida a "beauty pageant." That REALLY shows you care about all of America, Barack!

I actually think a lot of us Floridians are voting because of the tax reform amendment not because of the primaries. I and plenty of other's I know probably wouldn't have voted if it weren't for the amendment because our vote for the primary doesn't really count.

If the Democratic Party said the delegates would not count, and the candidates agreed not to campaign there, then the vote illegitimate, and should not count,
regardless of who they choose.

The powers that be should have considered that when they were told not to move up the date of the vote, that they would lose their delegates if they did, and they decided to do so anyway.

Big D,

Last time I checked, it was Obama who is pulling the independent votes to the democrats, not Hillary. Go check the polls. In Iowa, Clinton and Obama were nearly tied. So what threw Obama over to a complete victory? Over 40% of the independent vote. After that was Edwards with 23. What does that say? Hillary will not get the very crucial independent vote in Nov. as easily as Obama. So your argument for electibility is horribly flawed. And accusing people of being implants and undercovers isn't very polite. Before you accuse this commenter of such lets set things straight. I'm an independent voter of no years. First time voting... no history here. I'm a bit disturbed by the republican party of late and I'm planning on voting democrat with one exception. If Hillary and McCain are the national nominees then I'm about 90% sure I'll be voting for McCain. Yes, it is possible that people just don't like Hillary without any republican agenda... it happens. Isn't that crazy???

As a Florida resident I am happy to see Hillary campaining here. Just because my state government made a bad judgement call shouldn't mean my vote doesn't count, even if it is just a sign to other states of each candidates popularity.

As a man, I think everyone is incredibly hard on Hillary. First, none of you know her personally so some of those personal attacks are coming from the fact that you feel those things, not that you know them to be facts. I think everyone should consider that in other countries around the world, even Islamic ones, there have been female leaders and yet we find it so fascinating that we (supposedly the defenders of freedom) have both a black and a female running. We can't seem to get our minds off that to really look at the candidates themselves to see who is the best for the job.

I have watched every single debate, both democratic and republican. I have seen all of them become defensive or emotional after being attacked and yet you don't hear the kind of comments about them you hear about her. It seems if Hillary is too emotionally then the thought is "she is a woman, and too emotional to make tough decisions" or if she is too strong then she is being "pushy". If it is one of the men being emotional or defensive you hear "he's strong" or "he stands up for the little guy".

And yes, sadly, there are even women who have made these comments. I shutter to think what they tell their little girl when she says she wants to be president when she grows up.
kp

OBAMA 08
Hope for Change
YES WE CAN

Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton....no thank you

Hilary campaigning in Florida and leaving her name on the ballot in Michigan are more Clinton dirty tricks.

Her and Bill are reminding me why I was no fan of theirs in the 90's.

I would be shocked if Michigan or Florida's delegates do not count come the Convention, especially if they are pro DLC/Hilary.

How could CNN, "the most trusted name in news," let an article with this many typos and errors get posted on the internet, for anyone in the world to see?

Isn't there an editor somewhere to proofread this articles? What a joke, and a poor reflection on your news organization.

Hillary will create her own demise in her quest for the presidency. Just stayed tuned in and watch. Hillary may be smart, but like everyone, she has her own weakness; cry when you lose, laugh at others when you win, don't give credit to anyone but yourself and if anyone disagrees, get out of town quick because the rules of engagement don't apply to you.

HRC will only win Florida because of the vast constituency of Elderly Folk. There... you happy? I pulled the age card on a dying HRC campaign.

Get over yourselves... Obama has more support, a better message, and far more integrity. If he wins Florida, won't that be funny. If he wins New York or Arkansas, it will be an even bigger blow. Besides, Florida's delegates will not be seated. You can't change the rules halfway through the game.

Get over it!

Why is Obama on the FL ballot and not on MI ballot/ Obama claimed that to be on the MI ballot 'broke DNC rules". Wouldn't DNC rules apply to both MI and FL ? who is the change canidate?

If the trends continue, Independants are voting Democratic, and in record numbers. That bodes doom for Republicans. That not an inflammatory statement. It is fact. The problem is that the 109th congess(Republican controlled) allowed President Bush to do as he wished with no oversight. Their dream for a forever Republican controlled America blinded them to the true failing of this administration.

The Clintons hold huge sway with the Party leadership. Don't be surprised if Bill and Hillary can pull this off and get the delegates from Florida and Michigan. Carefl what you wish for. Several prominent Democrats have wished we had our own Karl Rove. Joe Biden was among them. Well, we have two of them. Bill and Hillary...

Hillary's quote about MI and FL makes me want to hurl. If she really cared that we had a voice, she wouldn't have agreed not to campaign here.

She left her name on the MI ballot in a dirty, sneaky move. Now that she's losing to Obama (total votes and delegates), she wants to try and find a way to make her sham primaries count.

PLEASE see through this facade, it's really awful. Don't get me wrong, I'm from MI and was very upset about our meaningless primary. But for Hillary to pretend she's some sort of hero here and attempt to capitalize off of the situation is infuriating!!

Go Hillary Go Hillary Go Hillary Go Hillary

Sen. Clinton is NOT campaigning in Florida. She attended a fundraiser like ALL the other candidates have done!

Florida do not waste another vote on a candidate that is not ready, we live in trouble times, we don't have time for a learning curve anymore. Sen Kennedy who can not win an election outside of Boston, who cares what he thinks

Andrea
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My Gosh, Rachel, get your facts straight! Hillary is NOT "their (sic) actively campaigning, against the rules of the DNC". Quite the opposite: she is following the DNC rules to the letter. She is attending fundraisers in Florida (which is allowed), just as the other Democratic candidates have done. She is not campaigning in Florida. Obama is the one who is campaigning in Florida by running ads, a violation of the "no-campaigning" agreement. Hillary will come into Florida Tuesday night, after the polls close, to thank her supporters. (After all, they are American citizens and have a right to have their voices heard and be respected by the candidates.) Do you suppose Obama will show up to thank the voters who cast their ballots for him?

What is disgusting and slimy is that the Florida democrats votes do not count. It decided the 2000 election and now it is being ignored by the DNC. Shame on them.
All three candidates signed a pledge not to campaign. When does running ads on cable tv not count? The Obama campaign says it can't help it. Right, y, I am in NJ and they are not running on our local cable channels.
I am proud to support Hillary Rodham Clinton for president.

I'm sure if Obama were leading in the polls in Florida, Clinton would still be fighting to get their votes counted.

After all, she certainly went to bat for the Obama supporters in Nevada who were caususing in the casinos.

Oh wait, she tried to suppress their votes by making it harder for them to caucus, didn't she?

I loves me a Democratic nominee who tries to suppress Democratic voters and engages in efforts to make 11th hour rules changes to benefit her campaign.

Clinton = slime

One thing that I think so many are missing about Michigan and Florida is that the Democratic Party has basically taken away their voice in the campaign. So if Obama or Hilary or John end up the candidate for President, it will be withou the full voice and total concent of the people. Our nation was founded on everyone having a say in these matters.

Before you answer, no I am from California not Michigan or Florida.

Hillary is absolutely not electable. Just look at what happened in South Carolina. If she wins the nomination, she'll lose in November to John Mccain. I am a strong democrat also and I will NOT vote for Hillary in November. Given all the tactics she's employed and the desperation that she's willing to sacrifice her values to win , she's no better than Bush.

Geez Hillary, when are you going to learn to work with others? Hasn't YOUR party penalized these two states for early primaries. Now your trying to pander votes by using the idea your interested in the voters rights in these states. Its clear to most your only interested in winning any way possible and you can't even agree with your party rules. How are you going to head a government. I expect by surrounding yourself with yes people and just doing what your interested in by your rules. You know that sounds an awefully lot like the guy that currently lives in the White House.

I find Hilary's neglect for fair campaigning is disgusting. She obviously only wants those votes counted because she is doing well in the state. What about the Nevada workers on the strip? Does anyone remember how she didn't want their vote counted? Hilary is putting forth a double standard, at least Obama is consistent.

Either way the Democrat nomination goes, I'm pulling for Mitt.

Hillary's quote about MI and FL makes me want to hurl. If she really cared that we had a voice, she wouldn't have agreed not to campaign here.

She left her name on the MI ballot in a dirty, sneaky move. Now that she's losing to Obama (total votes and delegates), she wants to try and find a way to make her sham primaries count.

PLEASE see through this facade, it's really awful. Don't get me wrong, I'm from MI and was very upset about our meaningless primary. But for Hillary to pretend she's some sort of hero here and attempt to capitalize off of the situation is infuriating!!

I love how everyone says Hillary is campaigning there... She is not running any ads, unlike Barack Obama. It's fine for him to run ads against an agreement he signed, but as soon as anyone else mentions Florida, Obama and his supporters cry foul.

Anyone else think Hillary's looking a little desperate with all this Florida talk?

Is Mike Huckabee running for a President or for a marathon?

January 28, 2008 1:36 pm ET
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Alex,

Your statements don't make any sense. It takes a leader with strong conviction to go against the status quo and fight for every voice and Vote. Sen. Clinton is NOT campaigning in Florida. She attended a fundraiser like ALL the other candidates have done! The media is so bias and unfair when it comes to Clinton and it is so clear the media favors Obama..hahaha. The American can see through this.

The DNC is making a huge mistake! When November comes the party will need Florida and Michigan votes to win the Presidency. Furthermore, the Florida democrats deserve to be heard and be a part of the process. Go Hillary !

HRC has not broken any rules ! She has not aired any advertisements in Florida and Obama is the one who is doing this and not her ! Again, the media doesn't want to critcize their darling Obama. I can't wait for Super Tuesday!

I was a fervent Clinton supporter until this last week. I can't believe she's trying to overturn the delegate-stripping decision this far into the game! Changing the rules like this is a sign of a sore-loser, not a president. Obama all the way!

Hillary is slime. What a disingenuous, pathetic candidate. Her word is worth nothing.

Alex,

Your statements don't make any sense. It takes a leader with strong conviction to go against the status quo and fight for every voice and Vote. Sen. Clinton is NOT campaigning in Florida. She attended a fundraiser like ALL the other candidates have done! The media is so bias and unfair when it comes to Clinton and it is so clear the media favors Obama..hahaha. The American can see through this.

The DNC is making a huge mistake! When November comes the party will need Florida and Michigan votes to win the Presidency. Furthermore, the Florida democrats deserve to be heard and be a part of the process. Go Hillary !

HRC has not broken any rules ! She has not aired any advertisements in Florida and Obama is the one who is doing this and not her ! Again, the media doesn't want to critcize their darling Obama. I can't wait for Super Tuesday!

That's right... we are going to vote in record numbers and we want our votes to count and DNC better seat our delegates at the convention... I do no think comes November we are going to be ignored by the Nominee but by then the damage will be done. BY THE WAY CNN THE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO VOTE TOMORROW AS WELL...

AND OUR VOICES WILL BE HEARD!!! STOP DOWNPLAYING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATS...

Florida democrats: Why bother – your delegates aren't going to count – you broke the rules – now pay the price.

May as well stay home and do something more constructive.

You'll get your chance in the General Election in November....

Hillary dismisses the voters of South Carolina? Umm you're not well. How about Obama dismissing the voters of Michigan and Florida, which come November will have a far bigger impact on who the next president is? Forget about the candidate that you're supporting...it absolutely sucks that voters from such large states have absolutely no say in the Democratic contest. The DNC made a stupid decision by stripping Florida of all its delegates; they could've done what the Republicans did: take away half or a similar proportion.

Obama is, of course, against talking about FL since he is not ahead in the polls there. If he were winning there it would be a flipped situation.

FL is a swing state and ALL candidates should do EVERYTHING they can to ensure Floridians that they are not forgotten.

BOTH Hillary and Obama need FL to win the presidency!

I cannot in good concience vote for Clinton or the Republicans this year. I certainly hope Obama can pull this off so we can have a change of direction towards a more robust USA for the next administration...

Kevin and AJ

Hmm, I have read your comments several times before. Are you an Obama implant or undercover Republican? We all know Hillary is the best candidate to challenge the Republicans and WIN ! A lot of people who come on this board and bash Hillary and act as if they are fair and have been loyal Democrats for years are FRAUD. These people are actually registered Republicans and don't want to see Hillary be the nominee out of fear of losing the election ! Another thing to think about is that Obama people also talk this way..they will say whatever and invoke the race card for their gain (don't forget South Carolina). I can't wait for Super Tuesday and watch my state (NJ) deliver the delegates to Hillary Clinton!

Kevin, I agree with you, only opposite!

I am also a YDD and would never vote for a Republican, but if Obama is the Dem's candidate (which I DO NOT think he will be after Super Tuesday), then I will stay home as well.!

HILLARY '08

Two things:

1. Kevin, with all due respect, I feel the same way about Barrack as you do about Hillary – exactly the same. If we and others do this, we may allow another Republican nightmare to occur. Just food for thought.

2. I have also found my posts to be "awaiting moderation" when I express positives about Hillary. Interesting.

I believe the press/media is bent on Barrack getting the nomination. I believe it is because the press/media is primarily controlled by conservative Republicans and that's the candidate they want to run against.

This is all about race. So interesting how the black communities have forgotten what the Clinton's did. Guess they have to support a brother. The media not fair to Hillary as well. The are setting Obama up for destruction come November, that is when they will take him to the cleaners big time. This nation is not ready for a black president mark my word. 12% of the population is Black wake up Guys. The hand writing is all over the wall.

Kevin, oh just hush up! We all know you are really Republican or an Obama supporter who is creating this image that Hillary is not electable. We all know better and know that it is Obama who doesn't stand a chance come November !

Hillary for President !

While they all have their names on the ballot "g" – Hillary is the only one who is their actively campaigning, AGAINST the rules of the DNC. Does that seem fair? And if she manages to have the rules changed in the middle of the process so she can pick up delegates in states where only she campaigned – does that seem fair?

NO. It's disgusting.

It is disgusting thta the Kennedy family is endorsing a candiate who is not tested on his credentials. If we are going to vote based on his poetic speech, not on his actions, it is absurd. I respect JFK and his family a lot. But Never did I expect that they will get attracted to the words , not to the actions.
Chava

Kevin,

Hmm, I have read your comments several times before. Are you an Obama implant or undercover Republican? We all know Hillary is the best candidate to challenge the Republicans and WIN ! A lot of people who come on this board and bash Hillary and act as if they are fair and have been loyal Democrats for years are FRAUD. These people are actually registered Republicans and don't want to see Hillary be the nominee out of fear of losing the election ! Another thing to think about is that Obama people also talk this way..they will say whatever and invoke the race card for their gain (don't forget South Carolina). I can't wait for Super Tuesday and watch my state (NJ) deliver the delegates to Hillary Clinton!

Why are all my posts "awaiting moderation"

Come on CNN try being fair, don't you want me to have my right to choose a candidate CNN doesn't support?

To Super Tuesday: I'm wondering the same thing. I am supporting Clinton and I posted my message at 12:49 pm. It is still being moderated while several messages posted later than mine are already appearing here.

Florida will attrackt about 4-5 times as many Demecratic voters than SC. Now that counts. Do you wanst to tell these 2MM voters that they are less importnat than SC voters. I don't think so. Hillary will win big.

This is a perfect situation for people in Florida to make Hillary respect her own words.
First she agreed not to campaign there. Now that things are getting though, she is trying to use Florida. It will be interesting to see what she would do if she actually looses in Florida.
A leader has to have principle and stand by it.
Hillary has none.

Notice to all Democrats: I am a yellow dog Democrat, always have been. I will NEVER vote for a republican for any office ever. BUT, if Hillary Clinton is the Democrat nominee, I will stay home on election day.

I will NEVER vote republican, but I WILL NOT vote for Hillary, no matter what.

Hillary's remarks about Michigan and Florida delegates clearly show she's pushing to make her own reality and her own rules. This is not leader behavior.

Report the news,do not slant the news, all three cable networks are tryig to make the news, not report it.

This seems to be another ploy for Clinton's "anything goes" campaign. I respect all of the other dem. candidates who are supporting the decisions made by the democratic party. I think the entire ordeal is terribly unfortunate but it's how the game is played. Florida is an important state in the national election (as we've seen in the last few presidential elections) and I'd like to see its votes count now so they're not discouraged from casting them in Nov. However, I don't like how Clinton is playing these states for fools. If Clinton doesnt like the decision then I think she should be arguing with those who made it, not playing the voters in the state so she can get their votes if the decision is over turned... I don't like it.

All you die-hard Hillary supporters are delusional and have short memories. Hillary's run for Presidency is only because of being married to Bill Clinton. Early on Hillary had commanding leads in the polls, mainly due to the Clinton name recognition. Once the candidates started seriously campaigning, it became evident that Hillary would have trouble.

Bill Clinton's support and rhetoric now outshines Hillary. Before the polls had closed in SC, Hillary was on a jet headed to Tennessee. In all the other caucauses and primaries, Hillary remained in the state to congratulate her opponents and thank her supporters. After Obama was projected the winner in SC, the first person in the Clinton campaign to make a campaign speech/concession speech was BILL CLINTON in Missouri. Hillary is being overshadowed by Bill Clinton and subsequently looks weaker and weaker as a presidential candidate.

And now she is begging the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to re-instate Florida and Michigan delegates now, when in September 2007 she was okay with the DNC's decision. Hillary Clinton recently accused GW Bush of begging Middle East Oil barons to lower prices and called him "pathethic". My, my, my. Hillary is now begging the DNC, how "PATHETIC"!
Obama in 08!

Myself, husband, daughters and son will vote for Hillary as the best of the whole bunch of candidates. EXPERIENCE, devotion to duty, integrity, smarts, caring, tough, who can beat that? Not BO. He lacks most of them, he is a johnny-come-lately who won the the SC primary due to being part black. RACE was the motivating factor in SC!

Good for Hillary Clinton. While I'm fine with the DNC punishing Florida in some way (if they didn't, each state would seek to push up their respective primary to as early as possible), not giving Florida any delegates at the convention (READ: no representation) is unacceptable.

scoticcus_rex
Hillary is not the only democrat campaigning here in florida. I have seen Obamas adds running.

for all of the hoopla about SC this weekend, look at the polls of that states voting on Feb 5. Clinton is going to trounce Obama. Despite the media's bias and blatant favoritism towards Obama, the voters are still going to nominate HIllary. Re: the Kennedys...who cares? Talk about the politics of the past.

If this gets posted (so many lately have not been):

Please stop whining about HRC campaigning in Florida and how dirty she is. Do you know that Obama has been running an ad in Florida. His explanation is that it is a national ad and he had no choice when he bought the national ad. How convenient!

This is the same double standard of Michigan where Obama supporters complained that HRC kept her name on the ballot and other did not-how unfair. Yet, all of them kept their names on the ballots in Florida–is that unfair?

To Proofreader: If you scroll to the bottom of the main page and hit the "Contact Us" link, then click on the CNN.com button, it will take you to an area where you can send in corrections, etc.

Hillary is a has been, her attitude and lying have changed the way many people look at her. The stuff that good old bedroon boy pulled in this election makes one see
how hungry the clintons are for the power. bill cilton as vice president

do i need to say more the clinton name in politics is a done deal

HILLARY IS NOT PRESIDENCIAL MATERIAL

Slowly, slowly people are starting to know how Hillary is. Why didnt she thank SC voters who left whatever they were supposed to do and went to vote for her. Instead she rushed to Tenessee. John Edward who came third showed his appreciation to those who voted for him. Its very STRANGE OF A WOMAN SHE IS!

Hillary is way ahead in Florida. Ron Paul will make a great showing even without the help of the media or the establishment!

firt time i made a comment on this subject.

Cheating? Who does that? Cheating is soooo late 90's. Oh, and 2000, and 2004...

Why is my comment still "awaiting moderation"? Is it because I support Sen. Clinton? There is only 1 comment already posted so why is it taking so long to put my comment ?!? Come on CNN, enough with the bias and sexism.

Hillary+ Bill = baggage..tons of it. Stop the Clinton/Bush dynasty.
No co-presidency. Hillary and Bill are unfit to lead.

Bill Clinton is like the guy you dated 10 years ago. You see him again and he is older, has a big bulbous red nose and a gut. Plus he won't shut up. You ask yourself..what did I ever see in him?

Go Obama..we believe in you..make us all proud.

None of the top candidates of the Republicans party should win the election for president they all support the war in Irack,how many more soldgers have to die before we say that's enough. The reason they started the surge was to get thru the electoins ,what a way to win on our troops expence their lives.

Hillary is becoming desparate and looking for loop holes. Campaigning in a state that she earlier pledged not to campaign in (along with all the other major democratice cadidates) and then trying to get the democratic party to lift sanctions since she is the only one campaigning there and will therefore obviously win. So my question is what happened to that pledge she made earlier... I guess she only keeps her word when she is winning.

IF Hillary promised she would not campaign in Florida and then goes there the night of the primary, can she be trusted to keep ANY promise in the future?

Hillary didn't ignore those voters. She enthusiastically thanked those who supported her. Barack did the same thing with the three states he has lost and hopefully will do the same when he loses Florida tomorrow. I think as the candidate who is insisting the people of Florida and Michigan make their voices heard, even if the delegates are not seated, she is the only one proving that she cares about each and every American! "Politics as usual" is one of Obama's favorite arguments against Hillary and yet who is simultaneously saying that the people in Florida and Michigan don't count because they won't provide delegates. Hmmmm...

What do you bet the majority of the 400,000 Florida Democrats who voted early are backing Clinton? What do you bet the remaining Democratic voters go to the polls tomorrow in large numbers to show their overwhelmingly support of her? Same thing happened in Michigan when droves of voters faced freezing cold, ice, and snow to come out and vote for her. The people of Florida and Michigan want, and deserve, to have their voices heard and their votes counted. How dare the DNC strip these citizens of their constitutional right to vote?

I wonder how many of you will continue to post messages saying Clinton's is the only name on the Florida Democratic ballot? Forget about it. Everyone knows all 3 leading Democratic candidates' names appear on the ballot.

Please proof your articles – in the 5th paragraph 400,000 instead of 400,00 and in the 6th paragraph – 'she will be in the Florida Tuesday night' doesn't make sense.

Thanks!

An Agnostic Democrat, those are some bitter and vile words used to describe the gentlewoman from New York. I am not surprised at your comments. As a Christian (Seventh-day Adventist) my faith preaches and teaches humility, love and respect; it is apparent you need a little bit of each.

Senator Clinton has not campaigned in Florida. She attended a fundraiser like ALL the other candidates have done. She has not brokthen the rules and she is not the one who has aired advertisements in Florida, Obama is doing this. Obama is just mad that he is trailing her in the polls and he (not her) will want to dismiss Florida. Not wise my friend, not wise.

Every votes counts and she has all right to be in Florida and support the Floridians. When November comes she (I hope she will be the nominee) will need the votes and will need to carry the state.

This support is coming from a young (in 20s) Conservative African-American male. Hillary is the best choice and hope.

At this point its becoming very clear that Hillary Clinton is the only viable candidate. Obama simply doesn't have the experience and will get torn to shreds by the Republicans if he gets the party lead. The media is fast to paint him as the second coming of the messiah, but he will fall hard when the BS is exposed as the hot air that it is.

Eat that chicken Mike!!!! Juicy, crispy good!!!

" . . . the last time both party's held a contested primary."

"PARTY'S"?? You have GOT to be kidding. Who does the editing here? Whomever it is should be shot. Then you can hire someone who knows common grammar!

Come on, Flordia, let's get this over with so Rudy can drop out!

Meanwhile, Hillary dismissses the voters of South Carolina just as she did the voters of Iowa because they saw through her shell of human being exterior posing as a candidate. This woman is reprehensible.

poor loser coudn't even muster up a shred of dignity to make her own concession speech but has to send papa bear hubby out to speak racist code to the media while she jets off to pander to more of the southern folks in Tennessee. And this woman thinks she's a strong leader? More of an imperial, opportunistic panderer!

Clinton, trying to cheat her way in again...

Clinton didn't seem to have a problem with any of this a few months ago... maybe she should change her campaign slogan to "Whatever Suits My Agenda!"

It would be absolutely absurd to allow delegates to count in Michigan and Florida. Hillary was the ONLY top dem in Michigan, and no one but Hillary has campaigned in Florida, because they all followed the rules, and she didn't.

If a candidate doesn't campaign in a state, and they are against a huge democratic namesake, then how on earth is that representative of a larger election where both candidates campaign and get their policy ideas out there?

I feel sorry for Michigan and Florida for losing their delegates, but the two states are to blame for it–not the candidates–not the DNC. I do not think the rules should be changed to suit one candidate and her supporters. What does that say to those who support the other candidates? What does that say to my state, Arkansas, that is holding its primary on February 5th?

To quote the article: "The nearly 400,00 Democrats who have already cast ballots is particularly surprising, given the leading presidential candidates, including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards, all pledged not to campaign in the state or run television advertising following the party's sanctions."

You hear that Hillary? Or are you too sleep deprived to remember what you promised the American people months ago?