February 1, 2008
Posted: 12:30 PM ET
MoveOn.org endorsed Obama Friday.
MoveOn.org endorsed Obama Friday.

(CNN) — MoveOn.org, the liberal political action committee that claims over 3 million members, endorsed Barack Obama's White House bid Friday — the first time the group has made a primary endorsement.

The endorsement came after the group allowed its members to vote over the last two days on either Obama or rival Hillary Clinton. Obama overwhelmingly beat the New York Democrat, 70 percent to 30 percent.

“Our members’ endorsement of Sen. Obama is a clear call for a new America at this critical moment in history," MoveOn.org's Executive Director Eli Pariser said. "Seven years of the disastrous policies of the Bush Administration have left the country desperate for change. We need a president who will bring to bear the strong leadership and vision required to end the war in Iraq, provide health care to every American, deal with our climate crisis, and restore America’s standing in the world."

The group says it has 1.7 million members across the 22 states set to weigh in on Super Tuesday, and it is now actively recruiting volunteers on Obama's behalf. It also boast an impressive Get out the Vote campaign — in 2006 its members made 7 million calls on behalf of Democratic candidates.

"We’ll be able to immediately jump into action in support of Sen. Obama’s candidacy," Pariser said. "We’ve learned that the key to achieving change in Washington without compromising core values is having a galvanized electorate to back you up. And Barack Obama has our members ‘fired up and ready to go’ on that front."

The group previously made waves last September when it ran a full-page ad in the New York Times that asked of the top U.S. General in Iraq, "Gen. Petraeus Gen. "Betray Us?" The ad immediately drew outrage from members of both parties.

– CNN Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: moveon.org


vote for change vote, for a democrat   February 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Candidates that are supported my Move On often lose, unfortunately. Its a good group but some of their ads are over the top. Did you see the General Betrays Us ad? I am sure the Republicans will use that one as fodder against Obama if he wins. They managed to use John Kerry's war hero credentials against him so they will stop at nothing.

AL   February 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Has anyone every considered the MANY personalities Hillary Clinton can and has portrayed? Which Hillary will go to the white house? At first she was arrogant and forceful; then she lost and became tearful and nice, while Bill carried the arrogance; then she won and became oh so loving and caring. I just don't think she will be the true president if elected. I think Bill will be running the show.

jason of indianapolis   February 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

we don't need more of the same ! GO OBAMA 08!!!!!

FATillery   February 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

OBAMA-HAGEL '08

VanDell Dawson   February 2nd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I am sure we have more than two family in the country that can be president.
BUSH, CLINTON, BUSH, CLINTON,
BUSH, CLINTON, BUSH, OBAMA

notobama   February 2nd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

if obama is the democatic nomination, my vote will go to McCain

kpox   February 2nd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

If you watched the LA debates, it is clear both Obama and Hilary have similar plans for their presidency. But whereas inspires me with a new vision for America that is true to the soul and spirit of our founding fathers, Hilary promises me another 8 years of fighting the GOP and barely getting anything done. Obama gets my vote.

Nel   February 2nd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I'm sick and tired of the same old garbage the Clintons have brought into the campaign. For the sake of the country and the world I do hope Obama wins. But this is politics. Usually the person who should win never does. Look at one winner GW Bush and the losers Al Gore and John Kerry.

FERRIS WHEEL   February 2nd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

BUSH
CLINTON
BUSH
CLINTON
BUSH
CLINTON
BUSH
CLINTON

AMERICA–VOTE FOR CHANGE–VOTE OBAMA!

Arunraj   February 2nd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

CNN endorses Obama every hour, they are working hard to prepare for next 4 years to keep CNN busy.

charlotte   February 2nd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hurry up SUPER TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rena   February 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

People think……….
Why is the Media and Republicans giving Obama a free ride and primarily giving negative reviews of Clinton? The want to do what they can to make sure Obama get the nomination.

Why???? Perhaps it is because after the Media and Republicans finishes with him if he gets the nomination, he won't have a prayer of winning. This will only hurt the Democratic party. There is no doubt in my mind that the media and the republicans have a stack of dirt on him that they are waiting to show the country if he is the nominee.

This man talks about change but what has he done in his campaign to show that he is about change? NADA! Because I haven't seen a thing! And lately, it seems he is becoming a little arrogant.

If Clinton gets the nomination, I doubt she would win if Obama is on her ticket for VP.
It is my sincere hope that Clinton get the nomination and Obama will be a distant memory. I am getting sick of this man, he is becoming so annoying!!

Come on Hillary……………YOU GOTTA WIN!!

eric D.   February 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

fitting isn't it, that moveon.org is suggesting we move on past the Bush-Clinton era! I'm 28 and I too would like the opportunity to see what's it's like without a Bush or a Clnton in the White House. Sounds refreshing.

Obama '08

T.R.   February 2nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Barack Obama will break many hearts this year when people start to see that he just isn't capable of being President. He absolutely has the best intentions and I believe he *wants* to do good things, I just know that he will be eaten alive if he ever wins the office. And I'm not saying he's weak–just naive. It won't be Republicans who tear him down, either; the GOP will lose seats in the House and Senate this year. No, it will be Obama's fellow Democrats who make him an ineffective and unsubstantial leader. (And as for fellow world leaders… oh boy are they going to walk all over him!)

Chris Smith   February 2nd, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I find it to be frustrating to see that Obama keeps racking up the endorsements, and yet Hillary is leading in the polls. I suspect that a lot of people are voting for Hillary just because she's a woman. Doesn't anyone remember that Bill Clinton was impeached for lying under oath? What ever happened to integrity? When Vince Foster committed suicide, he left a note saying he didn't know how he could defend Hillary! (Well document fact from "Frontline"). No one is talking about Hillary's dirty business deals. Why not?

Becky   February 2nd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Dido - Obamanot………………………

Meka   February 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I am a 30-year old man living in Canada who has been closely following the US primaries. I also have lots of friends, young and old; of various ethnicities and beliefs, all around the world whose eyes are fixated on the wind of change that is blowing across America at this time. That wind of change in America carries within its wings a seed of hope not just for America, but for nations around the world. I want my friends in the US to know that the outcome of this election will resonate beyond the shores of their land. Your choice has the potential to reshape the world in a powerful and positive way and elevate the US again to its rightful place in world leadership. For the first time in my life, I can see all around me, foreigners taking a keen interest to US politics like never before. One reason emerges above all - BARACK OBAMA. It is not just about his eloquency. There is something about his soul that is so real, so able to reach across the many divides. Please America, don't lose this opportunity to get it right on day one.

California Lady   February 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Please read "THE HILLARY PROJECT" There are so many articles about both Clinton's and you must read them to know the real Clinton's.

We cannot afford any more Clinton's in office.

Isn't 28 years of Bush/Clinton enough for our country. I think so

Vote for the best chance for our country OBAMA

jmaya, iowa   February 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Who cares what MoveOn; as a Hillary supporter i am very happy that so called filthy liberal org didn't endorsed Hillary. Hillary don't need their endorsement.

Good for Obama he will wiped out in Super Tuesday anyway!

AA   February 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

ki houston, above, is very right! Why all these insulting remarks from Clinton supporters. That must belong to the past. That old Washington speak. These supporters must change. For, change is indeed in the air!

Lorax   February 2nd, 2008 11:21 am ET

Then Obama has the playground bully on his side? Their tactics are reminiscent of the school bully that picks on those that are a little different or un-usually challenged; whether or not the target has any say in their uniqueness. I don’t see how their support will help Obama, unless of course they have an interest in getting some of what is in our pockets. It would be very sad to see Obama stoop to accept anything from MoveOn or promise anything to them.

Chuku, N.   February 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

USA needs a leader with the right temperament and judgement. We need a visionary leader to take us to our rightly deserved position. That person is BARACK OBAMA.

Keith, Torrance California   February 2nd, 2008 11:04 am ET

First I agree with Jose E. Guzzardi, endorsing in the primary is wrong. We need a united democratic front not more splintering within th party. Especially after the last 8 years.

Second, I too removed myself from moveon.org mailing I think they should not have endorsed in the primary and furthermore, they've done very little to effect any change in any election or cause.

Anthony   February 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Hillary has a lot of experience as a lawyer for big corporations.
Hillary has a lot of experience as First Lady of Arkansas and First Lady of D.C.
Hillary has a little experience doing charity and legal aid.
Hillary has a little experience as a US senator.

Hillary will get slammed by republicans, they are salivating at the thought of her being the nominee. Polls show McCain will route her in a general election.

Obama has a lot of experience as a lawyer helping the poor and disadvantaged. Obama has a lot of experience as a professor and teacher of growing minds. Obama has a lot of experience as a Senator in Illinois.
Obama has a little experience as a US senator.

Obama isin't running on his wifes credientials, he's running on his own.

Obama will destroy the republicans in the general election. The Republicans are afraid, and those that aren't will cross over and vote Obama. The polls show Obama routing the republicans in the general Election.

Obama 2008 - The Choice is Simple!

Ann, Colorado   February 2nd, 2008 10:47 am ET

I think we don't need another 4 years of Clinton. Our country has had enough of the Bush's and Clinton's. It's time for a real change and I think the Obama IS that change.

Chuku, N.(S.Carolina)   February 2nd, 2008 10:36 am ET

I am sick and tired of people touting Hillary Clinton's so-called experience over Obama. If people will tell themselves the truth, they will realize that America needs CHANGE and NOW! The person for that change is OBAMA. Let us not ride our country into distruction with the BUSINESS-AS-USUAL politician. OBAMA is a breath of fresh air. So, for the love of USA, please VOTE OBAMA for president.

SamW, TX   February 2nd, 2008 9:50 am ET

I support Obama and I've donated to him not because I don't like Hillary, she would still get my vote in a general and I don't support him because hes more inspiring (though he is).

The reason I support Barack Obama is because he has as I see it the best policies and he has the best chances of winning in a general election. Look at both of them and make up your mind, not based upon what you've heard about them.

Do what they've both said..do what you believe is best for the country.

Peak   February 2nd, 2008 9:39 am ET

Why would anyone stop supporting moveon just because they endorsed Obama?? The numbers speak for themselves… Hillary is a smart woman but is just as malicious and back stabbing as the republicans. We need something different. Just because young people follow Obama does not mean that we are "wide eyed and without worldly knowledge". We are smart enough to know that he stands by what he says without wavering.

Obama 08!

Schroeder   February 2nd, 2008 9:15 am ET

Moveon writes "In 2002 and 2003, MoveOn.org Civic Action conducted a campaign to stop the Iraq war, as well as campaigns to keep the federal courts moderate, support campaign finance reform, oppose the repeal of the estate tax, and reduce America’s dependence on oil." Wow, Real Change. Where have I heard that?

veronica lynne   February 2nd, 2008 9:14 am ET

Why isn't Obama listing this endorsement on his website? Too bad that the GOP already knows about ir and will hang it around his neck if he's the nominee. The overwhelming majority in this country DO NOT like what MoveOn stands for! "General Betray-us" anyone?

KB   February 1st, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Dani,

Are u from baton rouge?

Allison   February 1st, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Who is Barack Obama you knew him from where and he has done what ??? Thats right never heard of him and you put your faith in some one who is not experienced and is only serving his first term in the senate and much of that spent on running for president HMMMM don't see that as being to smart. And Hillary you ask where she would be well I believe she was working on things like healthcare before you even knew her name so check your facts do you know what your saying.

Hillary 2008

Pam   February 1st, 2008 11:05 pm ET

I am tired of seeing statements like "I am voting for Hillary because it is time for a women to be president". These statements are just plainly ignorant and blatently stupid. Support your candidate for well informed, lucid and well researched reasons. Don't be idiotic enough to vote blindly just because of race or sex. How stupid does it sound to say "I am voting for McCain because he is a man!" Yeah, well that is how stupid you sound for supporting Clinton solely because she is a women. I know it hurts, but please, think. Lastly, look up Hillary's "experience". Many years working at a law firm in Arkansas representing large companies and coorporations. Where is all the "35 years policy making experience" coming from? Her failed attempt under her husband to reform health care in the 90's? There is some good experience to vote for. Once again, people, think and inform yourselves…

LARRY, WEST COVINA CA   February 1st, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Wow, all these ultra-liberal, left wing endorsements are more the reason the vote for HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!

CLINTON 2008!!!!

Jessica   February 1st, 2008 10:40 pm ET

You know, its funny that when you see an article reporting the endorsement of Obama or something showing that Obama is giving Hilary a run for her money, all you see in response is either Obama supporters voicing their support or Hilary supporters bashing and name calling. That just goes to show how "grown up" the grown ups are that are voting for her.

Dee Ward Mena, AR   February 1st, 2008 10:37 pm ET

By the way, endorsements aren't that important. I think the American people can make up their minds without the likes of ophra or Ted Kennedy telling us who to vote for.

Dee Ward Mena, AR   February 1st, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Move on . org should not have endorsed any candidate. They should just back the Democratic party. I for one, won't support them and don't want any of their email.

pd   February 1st, 2008 10:35 pm ET

This is bad news for Obama in the general election. The Republicans will pound him with this, along with Teddy's endorsement and his most recent title as the #1 most liberal Senator in the Senate. Afterall they used the same thing against Kerry. By the way, true Democrats know that Gore won in 2000, so the Clintons didn't cost him anything. What did make it a struggle was the media's unquestioning bias for Bush. The guy who lacked substance, but supposedly had ideas. How is that working out for us?

Carolina Dood   February 1st, 2008 10:32 pm ET

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SHE's the abomination & WE are the Obama-nation !

YES WE CAN !!!

Arizona Latino Voter   February 1st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Shame. Shame. Shame on Moveon.org for their endorsement. When the time came for a vote on a resolution in the U.S. Senate against Moveon.org with their controversial ad, Hillary Clinton stood with them and voted against it. Obama voted present. Hmm. This is an example, a clear example, of how they pay back those that come to their side in their hour of need.

Joe, Oregon   February 1st, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Get MoveOn.org maybe a mixed bag for Obama.
Sometimes, moveon.org did some pin head move that could hurt their candidate.

Romie   February 1st, 2008 6:12 pm ET

A couple of points–

(in response to Anton) MoveOn never endorsed Edwards. MoveOn has never endorsed anyone in the primaries until now. Maybe they would have chosen him, but it's irrelevant now. Point is that Obama was not their second choice.

While it's true that there was no "neither" option on the MoveOn ballot, they had a separate vote a couple of days before the endorsement vote to ask members whether they wished to endorse anyone at all. People who support neither Obama nor Clinton had their chance to vote not to endorse anyone.

For those who are MoveOn members and now vow to stop supporting them, I ask one question — do you believe in the democratic process or not? At least MoveOn asks their members to vote on something like this, rather than simply imposing the choice of the organization's leaders.

keepitreal128   February 1st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Yes , in this country we do have smart people and name calling is not going to change that . Thank God for the free country that we live. We do have are own minds and choices .So what time is it ? It's time for a change for me.
OBAMA 2008

Jose E. Guzzardi   February 1st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

MoveOn.org was wrong in endorsing a candidate in the primaries.

Less than 1% of its "over 3 millon members" voted in the online "primaries" and this decision will divide their own base. I have personally unsubscribed from MoveOn, and know many peope that have done the same.

Too bad MoveOn is not using its resources and power to fight against the Republicans and bring Democrats together… too much for a "change!"

frank101   February 1st, 2008 5:57 pm ET

VOTE OBAMA FOR CHANGE. THE AMERICANS NEED A CHANGE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH WITH THE CLINTONS. HILLARY IS TOO OLD, SHE SUPPORTED THE WAR IN IRAQ. WITH THE CLINTONS THE WAR IN IRAQ WILL NEVER COME TO AN END. OBAMA IS READY FOR A CHANGE. VOTE FOR OBAMA.

James   February 1st, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Where would Hillary be without her last name……thats right nowhere.
Obama is a self made candidate and will have my vote……IN NOVEMBER!!!!

ki houston   February 1st, 2008 5:54 pm ET

all you have to do is look at the ridiculas arguments the clinton supporters use . the choice is simple . obama

and all the hate speach from the clinton supporters only helps obama.

fired up and ready to go!

hugh   February 1st, 2008 5:54 pm ET

OBAMA '08
the JFK/RFK of our era

gord wheadon   February 1st, 2008 5:52 pm ET

i would love to see a obama, clinton team or a clinton ,obama team in the white house and i am a canadian and obama remines me of jfk. a man for the comman people

mgleaso3   February 1st, 2008 5:51 pm ET

As I posted on another thread, a new national poll just reported on Potus '08 XM radio has Obama handily beating either McCain or Romney, the two Repub front-runners. Same poll has Hillary barely beating Romney and losing by a good bit to McCain. Makes sense, since many, many independents and moderate Republicans will vote for McCain over Clinton if Obama is not an option.

Hillary Clinton's nomination is the only hope for the Republican party to hang on to the White House.

Christine   February 1st, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I just removed my name and no more money or volunteering for MoveOn. org

They should not endorse any primary candidate.

Joe   February 1st, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Even without the influence of the Kennedys and the Winfreys, etc. Most Americans have made up our mind and we are on Barack. Move on Obama for change we can belive in. You are the saviour of the new generation. Hang high your banner of good judement, display boldly your signs of honesty, integrity and workable, practical foreign policy. Stay on course on the economy, health care, education. So far, well done Obama.

Bill, Albany, NY   February 1st, 2008 5:46 pm ET

If Obama is smart he would not accept this endorsement, he should know that the Republicans will crush him with this.

emily   February 1st, 2008 5:44 pm ET

jill: a "poverish" background?

Poor Hillary . . . not the favorite of the Kennedys, either!

Obama '08!!

Lee-- Dallas, TX   February 1st, 2008 5:43 pm ET

People may say that Barack Obama is inexperienced on various issues, but at least he got the most vital foreign policy issue of our time right. IRAQ!

Obama = Good Judgment
Hillary = Experience Exercising BAD JUDGEMENT

Obama is not only in notion a unifier but he has proven throughout his campaign that he is able to bring those from every side of the political spectrum to his corner; young and old, rich and poor, liberal and conservative, black and white, and any of the other groups that divisive politicians and media try to use a tools to divide this great nation. Neither Clinton nor her supporters will ever be able to say, and I do mean ever.

Obama portrays a different leader for the 21st century. He's not part of the Democratic machine and the past and all that entails. A politician thinks of the next election, while a visionary thinks of the next generation. Hillary is a politician. Barack is a visionary.

And I believe firmly that America as a whole is tired of politics as usual and want again to see America striving for greatness and doing so thriving on hopeful aspirations and being that great nation leading the world in a positively new direction.

Helen   February 1st, 2008 5:42 pm ET

The moveon.org endorsement was a farce. They sent e-mail to members YESTERDAY giving us 24 hours to vote.

Well I hate to tell moveon, but the people whom progressive politics are supposed to be helping (certainly the people whom JOHN EDWARDS was devoted to helping) are not logged in around the clock and do not have time to complete online surveys. Unlike the legions of Obama 'moonies' who clearly accounted for the 2/3 majority moveon was seeking.

Clinton's base, as well as the poor and under-represented inthis country actually WORK for living, come home and cook for their kids, help with homework, and then go to bed. They don't necessarily log on to the internet every day.

It's a travesty that moveon purports to be progressive. Today I submitted my request to be removed from their roster.

mary jo   February 1st, 2008 5:42 pm ET

The email I got to vote clearly said they would only endorse if they got 2/3 of members to vote, they claim 3 million, 300,000 voted I would say the math is way off. I cancelled my membership after I tried to call a number that had been on the press release at 1:00 pm and disappeared by 3:00. Maybe they realized we were not being fooled by their empty and disingenuous endorsement. Move On has gotten progressively more inept and slimy as time has gone on.

Marla   February 1st, 2008 5:36 pm ET

ObamaNot, I'm with you! It's to bad that the Rah Rah of the Bandwagon over-rides intelligent thinking! I'm afraid the vote was simply that! History has had too many inappropriate leaders because of carismatic speakers who win over the ill-informed. I can't believe MoveOn is contributing to that..their very own "Swiftboat Debacle! Shame on them!!

zk   February 1st, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I lot of you will be really shocked when you see Obama -Edward for 08.

GO OBAMA!!!

Bob   February 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

It is scary we might elect the Clintons again. The Far Right is waiting anxiously for this to happen. Not only will they have a field day reporting all the things Obama is so nice not to emphasize about how disgusting so many of their actions have been, but it will also unify and motivate their base like no gay marriage amendment ever could.

Alonzo Demetrius   February 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Obama, drop this group if you want to be President. MoveOn.org is a nasty operation that seeks to divide and separate Americans. I had preferred you over Hillary, but not if you are going to be in the business of trying to kill all conservatives in the US, as this group is.

Meeral Mughal   February 1st, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I endorse Hillary Clinton.

anita   February 1st, 2008 5:06 pm ET

thankfully Move On has turned it's card. This "org." has been telecast in every media available as a one of Clinton's "MEDIA MYRMIDONS". We can be sure the media love affair with Obama will continue and tout this endorsement over the air waves and print

Oblahblah   February 1st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

From my heart:

Senator Oblahblah is simply far too left for this country.

I am a liberal. But, I a relatively a moderate in many other issues.

Hillary speaks to me in that population. It was abundantly clear that although she has charisma and not as much Obama, in a time when our country needs substance, she has far more substance than a Senator who has done nothing - does not know about the Civil Rights movement as he was raised in Hawaii - by 2 white grandparents - and a white mother. I say this because I am a black man who understands that simply being 50% black does not hide your record of not doing anything for the African-American population - the Clintons have and Hardwood shines through - even through gender or race.

Hillary 2008.
54 year old African-American.

Sundowner   February 1st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Hillary is a corporate panderer, she'll continue to let Exxon Mobil rape America, Pfizer pillage our seniors, and she won't stop Petraeus' killing of Iraqis either. Vote Obama or I'm moving to Canada.

Ben, Los Angeles   February 1st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Jill,

He got the most important issue of our time right, we should have never invaded Iraq. He took a stand when it was political suicide to do so yet he did it anyways. I love Hillary and will vote for her if she wins the nomination, however as a soldier who is getting ready to go to Iraq and leaving my family for a whole year, her vote is the reason my daughter will face a year without her father.

Laura   February 1st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I left moveon.org the minute I saw the headline.

JAMES   February 1st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

THIS COUNTRY HAS ENOUGH PROBLEMS AS IT IS AND IF WE ELECT A LIBERAL PRESIDENT IN WHICH SEN. OBAMA HAD CHAMPIONED (RANK 1ST OF ALL SENATORS) THEN WE ARE ASKING FOR THE DEEPER HOLE. YOU DON'T KNOW OBAMA SO WHY GAMBLE YOUR FUTURE, THIS COUNTRY'S FUTURE? THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT TIME TO EXPERIMENT FOR PRESIDENT.. ELECT THE PRESIDENT WITH THE MOST EXPERIENCED TO TACKLE THE PROBLEMS THIS COUNTRY IS FACING. CLINTON HAS THE MOST AND EXTREME DEDICATION TO RUN THIS COUNTRY TO THE RIGHT DIRECTION!

James D.   February 1st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

And this…just in!

LA Times endorses Obama !!!!

Michael J   February 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Moveon.org is a dispicable organization. This will hurt Obama in the end. He might win the nomination, but will lose to McCain. So sad.

Sue   February 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

YOU DISAPPOINT ME MOVEON.ORG. I will not be donating to you anymore. Obama is a candidate with very little substance. His health care plan is just another bureaucracy that leaves millions uninsured. I WAS DISILLUSIONED WITH HIM WHEN HE FAILED TO TAKE THAT IMPORTANT SENATE VOTE THAT LISTED IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD A TERRORIST GROUP. Thus, giving Bush more power to go to war with Iran. His excuse that he "was away on the campaign trail" is bogus! Biden, Dodd and Clinton took time away from their campaigns to vote. Although, I strongly disagreed with Clinton's vote at least she had the backbone to vote!

Matt   February 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Yes We Can! Obama 08

gshell   February 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Makes sense that a strongly disillusioned outfit would back Obama………

joe   February 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Wow — the republicans are going to go CRAZY on that one!

There are so many Obama skeletons that the CULT OBAMANITES are oblivious to because they have been drinking too much kool-aid to know better. All of Obama's skeletons are going to come back and haunt the democrats during the general election — and the Mesiah is not going to know how to cope.

Send him on…..he's going down!

Adarrah for Obama   February 1st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Obama 08′

AnnAloha, Independent Thinker. PA   February 1st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

and to think I almost contributed to MoveOn.org….
It pays to be patient.
Sadly MoveOn decide to go with the sexist and anti-feminist group members…pity.
They used to stand for something and I feel they just lost their credibility and integrity by this.

52 F   February 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I'm no wide-eyed innocent, and I'm supporting Obama. As a MoveOn member, I was concerned about them endorsing a candidate, because of the far right's ability, in turn, to claim that whoever they endorse is being supported by such a "far left extremist group." I also like MoveOn's staying above the fray, endorsing common-sense solutions without overt partisanship.

But having slept on it overnight, and realizing the proven ability of the MoveOn base to mobilize its already organized base toward a Democratic victory, I conclude that nothing should stop them from putting that power behind the candidate who is clearly the choice of an overwhelming percentage of its members.

Tom   February 1st, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This is one edorsement that Obama doesn't need or want since the bias of Moveon.org is easily apparent. As it stands Obama has the chance to get Republican voters which is something Hillary has little chance of hoping for with her divisive personality.

America America   February 1st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

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Leron February 1, 2008 2:27 pm ET

What I see when I look at their supporters tells me all I need to know.
Hillary has an older base, who is not easily swayed by fanciful ramblings.
Obama has a bunch of wide eyed kids following him around who have no real world experience and don't care about electing a true pragmatist.
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Your erroneous, simplistic analysis is indicative of you Clintonites.

An overriding fact when we analyze the Democratic primary and caucus results is that educated voters (especially post-grads) are skewed heavily in favor of Sen Obama, whereas less educated voters tend to vote for Hillary.

No where was this disparity more evident than in Iowa, which is a college state and has the highest literacy rate in America.

jill   February 1st, 2008 4:35 pm ET

First of all, why in world would I vote for someone who was elected by my state, who made promises to us and then did nothing but run for president. How is Obama a success story, it's not like he is from a poverish background or anything. He grew up in Hawaii traveled the world and attended good schools, so how is he a success? What actually has he done? The state of Illinois sure hasn't seen anything from him. I was an Edwards supporter so now I go for Hillary because I think Obama has some stinky stuff in his background that the republicans are just going to love exposing. GO HILLARY we need a junk yard dog to turn this country around

Allison   February 1st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I thought in this country people made up their own minds based on facts not the media, Hmm the media how disgusting they have become in the way they have followed this election to play on the silly things that our not of any importance to our country. Lets get real here Bush had no experience and now look at the slow death we are all dying from we need to go back to before Bush was in office and try and rectify this entire mess our Country is in. Lets Go Hillary we can do this is we unite and together on the issues of Importance.

GO Hillary 08!!!!!

Jean   February 1st, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Re: AJ

Barry Obama the do nothing candidate? Well, he can talk and talk and talk about "change" seems good at that; after he doesn't get the nomination and finishes his senate term, he has a bright future at CNN, doing what he does best, talk and talk some more…

He's like the annoying high school student body president candidate who has been running for some office all 4 years (progressively higher, natch) and promises all kinds of changes, never mind how he will work with the principal/superintendent etc. to make real changes…

David   February 1st, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Obama
Is a success story, he will prevail.

The boss!

Full speed ahead.

AJ   February 1st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Has this organization ever accomplished anything? They are a do nothing organization supporting a do nothing candidate.

Muffy   February 1st, 2008 3:11 pm ET

I attended the Obama Rally in Phoenix two days ago, he is incredibly wonderful.He spoke eloquently for one hour, NO telepromters and he was magnificent. He is my hope for the future. I know so many Repubs that are voting for him. Hilary has way too much baggage in spite of her "35″ years of experience.

Vote for Obama!!!

dc   February 1st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I agree with Leron- and that is scarry if it goes that way. The minute all the HOOPLA with Oprah also joining list of supporters - turned me off. We can make up our own minds- Lose the supporters.

Celine   February 1st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

time for change with Obama!

Captain   February 1st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, The public has SPOKEN… With Edwards out, Obama has picked up his supporters!!! Check out gallup.com and Rasmussen.com. Even though Hillary still leads nationally, the 3- day and 4-day tracking polls (respecively) show Obama picking upmost of his supporters. According to Gallup, Hillary's lead is now by only 3 points!!!! When 2 weeks ago, She was leading by close to 20 points!! He has all but cleaned up the gap in California, closing in to a 3 point margin. I guess Kennedy's endorsement did HELP!! I fully expect Edwards to endorse Obama, now that his support has gone majorly towards Obama!!!

See you next time Hillary. Go to Church and pray that Obama picks you as VP. AT leats you'll still be able to make History. Play nice and maybe… Just maybe he'll consider it.

Mercedes Reeder   February 1st, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Move-On has never endorsed a primary candidate, Anton.

Vivian   February 1st, 2008 2:29 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON 2008! I'VE MADE UP MY MIND. THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. BRAINS, SUBSTANCE, AND CHANGE WITH EXPERIENCE WIN EVERY TIME. GO HILLARY!!

Leron   February 1st, 2008 2:27 pm ET

What I see when I look at their supporters tells me all I need to know.
Hillary has an older base, who is not easily swayed by fanciful ramblings.
Obama has a bunch of wide eyed kids following him around who have no real world experience and don't care about electing a true pragmatist.

anton   February 1st, 2008 2:20 pm ET

The Move-on endorsement of Obama came on after John Edwards, Move-On's orginal endorsement, withdrew from his presidential race. Supposedly Move-On let their members participate with either a Clinton or Obama vote, no third choice of "neither" which really ticked me off, so I didn't vote at all, however now I'll be saving some money since I will not be donating to Move-on anymore.

T. Renee   February 1st, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Have people started realizing that Hillary Clinton really doesn't have much more political experience than Barack Obama???

It's a shame that the "inexperience" label continues to pop up over and over again!
It's time for something new, folks!! If you haven't seriously considered Barack Obama for president, please do so!!

Obama '08

Dani,TX   February 1st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Clinton 2008! :) See you at the polls, may the best woman win! Move over and move on!

Sophia   February 1st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

S Williams- I agree.

Perhaps Middle-East dictatorships are rubbing off on us!

Leela U   February 1st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I am voting Obama. Hillary is a criminal in many many ways. she lied under oath.

Ray   February 1st, 2008 1:47 pm ET

All this means is the 70% were already going to vote for Obama and the 30% for Clinton so this really is not going to change anything.

S Williams   February 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

When the moderator posed the question about the 38 year-old woman who has never had an opportunity to vote for anyone other than a Clinton or a Bush on the ticket, that should have shaken every American. Yet, somehow too many people just don't get it.

In a country with 300 million people, why are we so programmed to keep electing the same families over and over?

Casey   February 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Has CNN endorsed Obama yet? May as well. At this point endorsements aren't going sway anyone. People have already decided upon whom they will vote for on the 5th. Now, it is just time to wait until we go to the polls.

Clinton/Obama 08! A House of democrats united against Nader, Wolf, Schneider, CNN, and the Republican "mad media" Machine.

ObamaNot   February 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I can just see the GOP machine eating this up. Thats the last time I donate to the Moveon.org organization.

Nana   February 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

This is a step in the right direction.

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