February 3, 2008
Posted: February 3rd, 2008 12:20 PM ET
 Clinton and Obama are tied in California, a new poll shows.
Clinton and Obama are tied in California, a new poll shows.

(CNN) - A new poll out Sunday suggests Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are locked in a dead heat for the biggest prize on Super Tuesday: delegate-rich California.

According to a just released poll from the Field Research Corporation, Clinton only holds a statistically insignificant 2 point lead over Obama in California, 36 percent to 34 percent. Meanwhile the poll shows 18 percent of California Democrats have yet to make up their minds.

The poll suggests the race has significantly narrowed in the state in only a matter weeks– most polls two weeks ago showed Clinton with a double-digit lead there. A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll taken a week ago showed Clinton with a 17 point lead in California. John Edwards, then still a presidential candidate, registered 11 percent.

If the eventual outcome of the race is as close as the poll suggests, both candidates stand to rack up significant numbers of delegates in the state: On the Democratic side, California awards its 370 delegates proportionately.

The poll shows the race on the Republican side isn't as close - John McCain holds a 32-24 percent lead over Romney with Mike Huckabee at 13 percent. Ron Paul pulls 10 percent of support among likely Republican voters.

California is worth 170 delegates for the Republicans and unlike the Democrats, the winner of the state's primary will be awarded them all.

The poll, conducted January 25-Febuary 1, surveyed 481 likely Republican primary voters and 511 likely Democratic voters and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.

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– CNN Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: California • Presidential Candidates


whyhillary   February 5th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Hillary has a fake smile. She practised for it

Zenny   February 5th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

I think Hilary is the best candidate to get the job done, plus I am sick and tierd of Obama trying to gain the lead by putting Hilary down. Both are from the same party and I mostly hear Obama and his campaign putting her and her platform down. It not a matter of race, It is a matter who is best qualified to take the task. Who ever wins the should join the other and make of this country a better place to live. I know it will be a hard task and it may take more than 1 or 2 terms to clean up the mess Bush made, but I want a huge change in this country and I think Hilary is that big change waiting to take office and make a difference.

whyhillary   February 5th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Obama is a true leader. Hillary cannot even think what to say next. She will be a good successor to bush because she is a little bit like him. She has to read what she wants to say

Candi   February 5th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

It is unfortunate that some of us cannot see things as clearly as we should. To vote for the Clintons is to forget the good old days Bill's wife wants to go back to. Back to the days of sex scandles, unethical business involvements returning great profits, selling stays at the whitehouse to the highest bidder, perjury, impeachment, and disbarment . Cry if you must, and seek votes based upon gender and race, but don't expect us to make you president so long as our memory remains intact.

joe   February 5th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Whether it's Obama or Hillary they will have to deal with congressmen, young and old who hold the last laugh.I want a democrat in the white and that's my wish.

Mr. Relaxed   February 5th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Polls are like looking at stock prices during a normal day (ups and downs). So why even bother, use your time wisely folks and use your own judgement...

USN(R) RMC   February 5th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

We are in good shape. Both Clinton and Obama is are great people who really care. I am for Obama, but Hillary or Obama will serve the country well is she wins the nomination.

Hillary and Obama on the same ticket, with Hillary as President. As Vice President Obama will have a chance to learn from the master politician, William Jefferson.

The democrats are in very good shape with either.

scott   February 4th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

I have nothing against Hillary, she's a good politician, but Mr Obama makes me believe a better way is possible. I have not felt like that in years and that's worth my vote.

Anonymous   February 4th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Who is Barack Obama? He is the son of a black african. He is the son of a white american. He is the brother of an indonesian. He is the husband of an african-american. He is the father of an elementary age student. He is the son of a cancer patient. He is the grandson of a war veteran. He is the son of a foreigner. He is a teacher of the US. constitution. His is the son of a divorcee and single parent. He has had little. He has had much. He is the recipient of an educational scholarship. He is hard-working. He is intelligent. He is eloquent. He is diplomatic. He is a puller of heart strings. He has integrity. He is God-fearing. He cares about people.

He is your son, your grandson, your brother, your husband.

He is America's next President! What more could we ask for.

Christina   February 4th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

What do you mean by "Your comment is awaiting moderation." Have you filtered through all comments and sent that preliminary response to pro-Obama postings? I don't think so! CNN, you are decidely pro-Obama – give all the Hillary supporters as much space and print as you do the Obama supporters! You are treating Obama the same way you treated Bush – no tough questions, and only publishing the positive. Here we go again!!!

namata   February 4th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT FROM YOUR POLLS CNN UHMM??? YOU ARE OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN MANAGERS!!

Dem Ohio   February 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

The poles do not suggest any such thing. The media is trying to sway the public for reasons we have to soon find out.

ARMY Lt. Col   February 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

IN RESPONSE TO: Hung February 3, 2008 12:40 pm ET

If Obama win the nomination, I will vote for J McCain instead.
Hillary ' 08

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And if Hillary wins the nomination, I JUST WANT VOTE. OBAMA OR
NO ONE>>>>>>>

Brendan, Queensbury, NY   February 4th, 2008 10:26 am ET

For those of you saying you can't trust polling, remember, even Clinton's internal polling had her losing New Hampshire. Obviously some sort of anomoly happened on voting day, causing the change. But not including that state, as it was obviously an outlier, polling has been consistant.

Tomorrow will be an interesting day, for sure.

George Wu, A.I.A.   February 4th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Reading Neal's and Cristina's comments: Yes , I have heard of Obama promised to have the troop home within 16 months. But you never heard of anyone else said about the dates of having the troop home yet, not from Hillary! Why? Israel is the KEY. That is why. Israel with the lobbyists are to decide when the troop is coming home. News for you, the troop is not coming home, they have to fight the war for the SURVIVAL of Israel in the middle east. That is my opinion. dancewu(dot)net

myorbit   February 4th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Vote for the person who can build the economy and who has had the courage to go contrary to public view. HRC deserves the chance.

Leila   February 4th, 2008 9:49 am ET

If Hillary loses or ties in California, she should pack it in. What a huge blow to her campaign. If she can't make it there, she's toast.

Bryce   February 4th, 2008 9:42 am ET

Obama has a magic wans that is going to "Change" everything! I swear! It's true!

Di   February 4th, 2008 8:39 am ET

Why is OBAMA claiming to be black? Wasn't his mother white?

The Observer   February 4th, 2008 8:19 am ET

I'm going to put my head on the line.

Clinton will get 1,138 delegates tomorrow.

Obama will get 926 delegates tomorrow.

Tim   February 4th, 2008 7:59 am ET

So what, Hillary is still ahead and winning in most polls.

GizFromTheBay   February 4th, 2008 6:42 am ET

I have two requests, please?

1. To all of those people stating that they've seen other polls with Clinton leading by some excessive number:

I've conducted a survey of my own.

Hillary Clinton: 0%
Barack Obama: 100%
n = 1
Margin of Error: 0%

My point is, please don't state you've "seen" statistical results and leave it at that. False claims and/or unsupported/skewed claims make you look bad. (Sound familiar to anyone?)

(and if you haven't figured out, I surveyed myself) :P

2. I'm noticing that a lot of HRC supporters are typing all in caps and leaving a wall'o-text that is very painful to read (in this thread and others). There's no reason to type all in caps and "shout" to try to make your point. The occasional word or phrase is ok and managable, but when the whole paragraph is styled that way, it can be very difficult to read. (Plus, it makes it kind of unattractive, and I'm sure none of us like to look at unattractive things).

Thanks!

The Observer   February 4th, 2008 6:40 am ET

Neal you are an ignorant if you vote for Obama – he does not give detail – it is all superficial fluff that you and other Obamites are being conned with.

teutonic power ranger   February 4th, 2008 6:31 am ET

Seems like Americans are feeling as if they were born just three days ago when looking at election issues. Haven't they got the common-sense to realise that the White House is out of bounds even to Whites like ITALIANOS (Gulianni) and so forth.

joanna   February 4th, 2008 6:04 am ET

I've been calling undecideds in California to urge them to vote for Obama. No urging required. I reached very few young people, by the way, they don't have land lines and we don't have cell phone numbers. I want to ask you, how are people who only have cell phones polled? Just curious.

That rally at UCLA today was marvelous. Did you know that Michelle Obama and her husband are still paying off their college loans? Talk about walking in my shoes.

Laura   February 4th, 2008 5:49 am ET

I'm tired of the comparisons of Obama to JFK. Obama wouldn't have been able to stare down the Russians as JFK did during the Cuban Missle Crisis. This is evidenced by his 125 present votes while in the Illinois State Senate. Further evidence of this is the vote on the Iranian Republican Guard issue. While Clinton and McCain came back from campaigning to vote, Obama was AWOL. If he voted yes the liberals would be upset, if he voted no, it would be used against him in the general election.

Is this an example of the change he is talking about? If there is a difficult decision to make he'll stick his head in the sand?

If Obama is the nominee, I'm voting for McCain. At least McCain isn't afraid to stand up and be counted

Deborah   February 4th, 2008 5:25 am ET

My entire family is supporting Obama and we are excited about the poll results (Cheryl, Zogby's specific results are available to anyone who pays the $99...Zogby is a business). We are still concerned about the early pre-momentum vote, which preceded Senator Kennedy's endorsement, but if Senator Obama even comes close, it will be his night...what an accomplishment, considering the Clintons had a double digit lead just last week!

James Recto   February 4th, 2008 5:01 am ET

Californians are smart. The poll from CNN that suggest Clinton is slightly ahead of Obama is a total lie just like CNN censors alot of comments posted by Clinton supporters or independent voters who are willing to vote for Clinton. At the end of Super Tuesday, Clinton will win by landslide in California and ALAS! once again
CNN's biased against Clinton and her supporters will be widely known. CNN please don't be like FOX News. You still have time left to prove yourself that you are not bias, that you are independent by not favoring OBAMA. Stay Independent for the sake of AMerica.

blindman   February 4th, 2008 4:10 am ET

I see that a lot of the posting here seem to throw a blind eye to the message of hope and change. I for one dont care who it is that chants these type of words but I can tell you one thing I know for sure. That it was the same type of hope and change that the founding fathers of this nation had when they fougth for freedom.
Or the same hope and change that Lincoln had when he brougth our nation back together after the Civil War and freed the slaves. Or the same hope and change that inspired Dr. King to fight for civil rights. And all these things help make this nation so great, so all you ney sayer of hope and change think about what you are truely saying.

v.ananthan   February 4th, 2008 4:10 am ET

OBAMA WAS GETTING SYMPATHY WHEN HE SAID THAT HE IS RUNNING AGAINST TWO CLINTONS.....

NOW OBAMA IS GETTING SUPPORT FROM LEADING DEMOCRATS; POWERFUL UNIONS , MOST OF THE MEDIA AND STILL MRS HILLARY CLINTON IS NOT COMPLAINING...

HILLARY CLINTON IS A TRUE LEADER ..................

Neal   February 4th, 2008 3:39 am ET

Cristina, please. With all due respect, I've heard him be specific on Iraq withdrawal (16mos), the way to shore up social security (increase contribution for top earners), reduce our dependence on foreign oil (take the $1billion a day we spend on foreign oil and invest in American green energy industry), an increase in Pell grants and $4k college education tax credit, reducing health care costs for catastrophic outlays by focusing on prevention, reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050, and on and on, and this is only from what I've heard in these silly sound bite debates! Be fair, all the Cristinas of the world. Don't perpetuate empty criticisms and we'll all be the better for it. If you want to level real criticism, I'll help you: all you Hillary folks really have is that his health care plan doesn't have a mandate for adults and that he hasn't been a part of the Washington establishment for very many years. Big deal coming from backers of a candidate who voted with Bush and the other war mongers on Iraq, who has taken more money from federal lobbyists than anyone in the race, and who actually said in a campaign rally: "I'm fired up and ready to go for change", a defining moment in her campaign, when a number of people who had been wondering if she's authentic made up their minds. We can really change this country, but we have to choose our leader wisely.

livingstone   February 4th, 2008 3:29 am ET

Here we go again – Polls and Polls. when will people learn that the best polls is the election results itself. people are getting fired up over nothing. lets not forget that polls last few weeks showed Senator Obama had double point lead in New hemshire over Senator Clinton. students of history can tell better that history has a way of repeating itself.

Dan   February 4th, 2008 3:18 am ET

I think the republicans really want Hillary so their party can have something to get their party back together and fight against.

jekp   February 4th, 2008 3:15 am ET

I'LL MAINTEN TO ADVISE YOU FOR YOUR ELECTIONS TO VOTE BETTER AND GOOD PRESIDENT IN USA WHO CAN WORK WITH US TO DEVELOP THE ECONOMY OF USA WITH MY WIFE JENNA PETER K.KALABA BUSH.BY PETER.

Jen   February 4th, 2008 1:57 am ET

Hillary will win California by double digits. Hillary will be president. Deal with it!!!

John   February 4th, 2008 1:33 am ET

You want vote a childish, unpolite Obama Hussein for president. What is an joke? You can look at Kanya, what is happening there.

Amanda, Missoula, Montana   February 4th, 2008 1:33 am ET

Will the sore loser, poor sport Clintonites please quit dumping on CNN for just
doing their jobs!? This is crazy – you know CNN is the best. Quit using CNN as
a scapegoat everytime something good happens for Obama, or something bad happens for Hillary. I happen to be a strong Obama supporter who doesn't get angry when CNN puts forth stories on Clinton – because that doesn't make sense!!

Also, reporters put themselves in harms way and I am grateful for them. it was very wrong for Bill Clinton to chew out that FEMALE reporter for doing her job!!

Go CNN !!!!

graceanne   February 4th, 2008 1:13 am ET

And if Obama wins I'll band together with the women disenfranchised by Ted Kennedy and the DNC and vote for Ralph Nadar. That's the talk that I'm hearing from women's groups. It'll mean four more years of Republican misery but we have to take a stand some time, and it looks like this is the time! Does Harold Dean read these things by chance?

john CA   February 4th, 2008 1:07 am ET

THIS YEAR IS NEW YORK STATE YEAR. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.

I am a CALIFORNIAN but I salute NEW YORKERS.

CONGRATULATIONS NEW YORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LAhope   February 4th, 2008 1:03 am ET

As far as Hillary and Obama go they basically seem the same on the issues. I really only see the major differences in two areas.

Health care.
Obama wants to make healthcare more affordable so anyone who wants healthcare can afford it but doesn't make you buy it. Hillary wants to make it more affordable but also wants to make sure everyone has it. While that is the ultimate goal that everyone would be covered, it'll also cost everyone even more in taxes and if you can't afford the mandatory government healthcare cost you'll get penalized or fined.

War/foreign policy.
Obama is willing to talk with people we oppose, opening up a dialogue that doesn't currently exist. I support us using diplomacy, one of the things that makes this country great. Obama was against the war from the very start which is a key judgment issue.

On the issue of experience. They will both have advisers and a cabinet filled with people that have experience on issues as well. Obama has some more street experience and state level legislature experience while Hillary of course has one more term of washington senate and the experience as first lady.

And this election is about who has the ability to bring us all together again. Stop the partisan politics and transcend this process to a higher level. I have a feeling Hillary already has a lot of people who won't even listen to her based on the past 16 years...that's where experience can hurt you. Just my opinion.

But I do like Hillary a lot, she's strong, done a lot of positive things. I just think Obama is the best option for the country right now.

jershom   February 4th, 2008 12:59 am ET

May the BEST candidate win.

Lynn 1951   February 4th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Ted Kennedy pushed the race button by media leaks, not the Clinton's. He was champing at the bit to come out for the first credible black candidate. He encouraged Obama to run, it has been rumored he has wanted to come out for him since Iowa and he invented a reason because he wanted to be the big dog, administer a good "beat down" to Hillary and Bill and prove he carried more weight in the Democratic party than Clinton. Talk about dirty politics. All of a sudden, right before Super Tuesday, Kennedy's come out of the wood work. If he wanted to support him just say so. Anybody who believes this wasn't his plan for the last several months is crazy. He can't bring up any of Bill's women because of his family's history. Camelot was not the dream it is remembered as.

Think about it. His family supporting Obama to the White House emphasizes "Camelot". Hillary going to the Whitehouse emphasizes the Clinton legacy. Doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure this out. Guess who will be Obama's top confident. Obama took a large loan out for this, how is he going to cross Kennedy?

If you'll notice all the senator's who ran for president who are supporting are from the old politics. Several of them ran for president, but couldn't get elected. Seems like pay back to Clinton who not only won once, but twice.

Corky   February 4th, 2008 12:57 am ET

by rdr5762 2/3/2008 3:13:10 PM As an avid supporter of Hillary, I am concerned when I read articles of this nature that it is not being broadcast to the millions who need to hear it. I am also concerned that I haven't heard anyone pointing out that Obama indicated he'd be RIGHT on day one in the debate, but then later in the same debate he stated that he wants to hear different points of views because he may not always be RIGHT. Kind of contridictory don't you think!!!!! At the same time Obama has been giving all of these speeches about being RIGHT on day one. without any substance (which the Republicans are already prepared and would be more than happy to point out if he makes it to the general election phase). I'm sure if his supporters were challenged to name at least 3 items on his platform, they wouldn't know where to begin.

I think it's time to stop the so called "momentum" and bring the nation back to reality. We need a President in these challenging times with experience and the ability to get things done. One who can face the Republicans head on without the possibility of being labeled a "liberal".

J.C.T.   February 4th, 2008 12:17 am ET

"Merecen respeto"

Los países de América Latina merecen el respeto y la atención de los Estados Unidos. Somos socios en temas críticos que van desde el crecimiento económico hasta la seguridad nacional. Compartimos retos comunes incluyendo la protección de los valores democráticos, la lucha contra una creciente desigualdad social y el fortalecimiento de nuestras economías.

Robert M. Reidy N.Y.   February 4th, 2008 12:15 am ET

In politics, my friends, it is all about momentum – and that is what Barack Obama
is responsible for, not nebulous things like name recognition.

Californian   February 4th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Asian American votes will make the difference in the California votes. This group prefers Hillary because of her strong ties with the community.

Jack   February 3rd, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Obama is a Republican DREAM -yea throw all your support behind him so that the GOP can win in a landslide!

Bruce Jackson   February 3rd, 2008 10:39 pm ET

It appears to some the media has done eveything possible to make this race as even as possible (run positives on one candidate and then only the negative on another....fact check one...but not the other)...it sells more product! Why during the debates do questions on Iran, and the Palestinians and Israel ignored? Why no mention of the Balakans and the Kosovo? Russia? Iraq/Afganistan were mentioned...the are mentioned on almost every debate on TV but never these key international issues? The Republicans are going to come hard at the Democrats over National Security it would be nice to hear the Democratic views on these issues.

Follow on...Senator Obama failed to show up for the Senate vote on the designation of Iran's Al Quds Forces designation as a terrorist group. Meanwhile US service men and women who are risking their lives in Iraq and Afganistan, continue to be killed or hurt by Iranian made improvised explosives. Senator Clinton managed to take a break from the campaign trail earlier this year to make that vote. She recognized their was a need to protect our troops lives and send a clear message to our nations potential enemies. The spin doctors have tried to say this vote gives the President a "green light" to attack Iran, which of course it does not, it was a simple yes or no vote. Senator Clinton made the vote as did Senator McCain. Hmmm...could some one been concerned about poll numbers on these difficult issues

As American voters–it is truly only our individual endorsement that count.

J.C.T.   February 3rd, 2008 10:38 pm ET

AFTER THE GIANTS DEFEATED THE PATRIOTS....
HILLARY CLINTON WENT UP IN THE POLLS
TO 99%....
THE GIANTS DEDICATED THE GAME TO HILLARY ...
THE SUPER TUESDAY BEGIN TODAY...IN NEW YORK...

treborjant   February 3rd, 2008 10:31 pm ET

RESPONSE TO Jack from California:

Me too!!

Laura   February 3rd, 2008 10:31 pm ET

If Obama wins the nomination I will vote republican for the first time in my life.

joe   February 3rd, 2008 10:28 pm ET

the ever narrowing gap between these two candidates may be setting the democratic party up for a situation that can be their own undoing. if this race continues to be close, the democrats will be forced to rely on the choices made by their super delegates to decide the final outcome. currently, obama leads the delegate count based solely on the results of the completed contest. however, when viewed through the lense of the influence of super delegates, clinton leads the total delegate count based on promises made by some super delegates. if super tues results in a vitural tie, and this continues all the way to the convention, it will then be left to the choices made by the democratic super delegates to decide on who will represent the party in the general election. these super delegates are the elite members of the party and are under no obligation to vote based on the wishes of democratic voters. the entire purpose of the 800 super delegates is to ensure the democratic party that they will put forward the candidate the party leaders feel will best represent the party and win against their rivals. the dilema for the democratic party will be how to decide on which candidate their leadership will support without causing an unwanted backlash among the supporters of the candidate these leaders did not support. while the candidates themselves may be willing to outwardly support their rival, their supporters are under no obligation to follow this lead, and may choose to disengage from particiaption in the general election. to win the white house democrats will need the kind of participation they are currently seeing in these primary contest. without the overwhelming numbers democrats are currently seeing, winning the white house may be a harder fought battle than expected.

Julie   February 3rd, 2008 10:23 pm ET

If Obama gets the nomination, I'll vote for McCain or Romney. At least you know what to expect from them. Obama is a big gamble. Let's just HOPE we won't loose this one. This from long term dem.

jay   February 3rd, 2008 9:58 pm ET

It's scary whenever this guy Barack say he can bring change and hope for the people. He should be in the pulpit or better yet replace Dr. Phil. What the country needs right now is a leader who can do the job right away. During the debate, Hillary has the plans concretely laid out while Barack dances his way around his plans. And yet people still believe in him. I am scared. Really scared if he is nominated and wins as a President of the United States of America because he's a dud. But at the same time I'm going to have the last laugh because that will be a big slap on the faces of those who voted for him.

Interested   February 3rd, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Hiliary is kicking Obama's behind....

Jack from Atlanta   February 3rd, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Remember, we do not have much choice between Republicans and Democrats, between Barrack and Hillary. We need some one who is smart and intelligent to help grow the economy, provide safety for us. With respect to Barrack's claim of being right on opposing the IRAQ war, even Collin Powell put up a convincing argument to go against IRAQ on the issue of WMD. More than 90% voted for US going against IRAQ. He had very little to lose as a junior senator in politics. No one even talked about it then. He did not even the run the risk of being branded unpatriotic...... He was so new. I think Barrack got lucky with respect to Iraq issue and not necessarily right.

stan pitts pa   February 3rd, 2008 8:10 pm ET

if HRC gets the nomination im voting REPUBLICAN!

Jack from California   February 3rd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Well CNN Producer Alexander Moone, It's obvious to me that given the fact that every one of my comments gets blocked that your supporting Obama.

I think that Hillary Clinton is the only one that can beat the GOP in November!

Jack from California   February 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Well if Obama gets the nomination I'm voting for John McCain

Kim   February 3rd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I definitely think that Obama deserves the Democratic nomination. I think he's the ONLY candidate that can effectively change the horrible reputation that America now has. He would definitely be a healing factor for this nation. Instead of being either red or blue, he'll make the nation finally see purple.

Emily N.   February 3rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Jabari Woods,

You may have been misinformed by Obama's negative mailer about Hillary's health care plan. It IS mandatory, but it is also affordable because it cuts cost more aggressively than Obama's plan.

How did you expect universal health care to work? Obama's plan will leave 15 million people out, the people who choose not to get health insurance, making costs rise for everyone else.

Surely you know that nothing is free. Everyone will have to pay for health care. No president will just hand it out, but Hillary's plan does the best to make it affordable.

charlotte   February 3rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

The Clintons are the Dynamic Duo, Go Hillary we need you!

Peter Wier   February 3rd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

By the way, that 20% was factored in the survey

quote
"Many of those voters, who were called back after Edwards' withdrawal, told the survey takers to count them as undecided, at least for now.
About 25 percent of those surveyed had cast their ballots by mail.
Those who have or intended to vote by mail are evenly divided between Obama and Clinton in the Democratic contest. Those who say they will go to the polls Tuesday narrowly favor Clinton."

that means that the poll is accurate so don't ponder that 18 to 20 percent.

Jack ny, ny   February 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I am quitting my job and bought a lotto ticket.
yes we can

alto   February 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Just watched a clip of Maria Shriver at Obama rally in Los Angeles. Found it hard to take – her "stream of consciousness" remarks – adding that she hadn't combed her hair, done her make up but felt that she just had to be there (more "me too") – felt obliged to add that she had just come from a horse show – something that the vast numbers of service workers in California can really relate to – the lives of their rich employers or "limosine liberals".

Does she really think she will move a single voter?

Tom   February 3rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Any upper income or middle income person who votes for Obama will be hurting themeselves, because Obama will cater to others at your expense. Vote for Clinton

carmen   February 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

hillary you get my vote

AJ, IL   February 3rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

The wife of California Governor, "The Terminator" Maria Shiver, just endorsed Obama at the Obama UCLA rally with Oprah, Caroline Kennedy, and Michelle Obama!

Obama in 08!

A. M. Goshert   February 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

My main concern about voting for Hiliary is the influence Bill Clinton will have on Hiliary's Presidency. Will he be the president making the decisions???? Also if not what will he do???? Will he be able to keep his mouth shut if she doesn't do what he thinks she should.?

Oliver, East Los Angeles   February 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Obama hasn't given one detail about how he is going to change things in California, not one.

Just like he hasn't given one detail of how he is going to change America.

All he says over and over and over is I WILL CHANGE & I WILL UNITE.

BUSH said he would change Washington and unite, and just like Obama he told people what they wanted to hear.

Obama like BUSH lacks experience, its time we vote for someone who is the most qualified for the job!

This is not a personality contest. People voted for BUSH over GORE because they said they thought BUSH was the kind of guy you could have a beer with. Now people like Obama because he "SPEAKS SO WELL. "

Wake up America, we need a track record not empty speeches about change.

chinshihtang   February 3rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I'm doing a more serious spreadsheet analysis for tomorrow, but I'll go with some intuitive prediction (based on a national 46-46 tie, with 8% "OTHER" or "True Undecided" (subject to decision in the last day) after Edwards votes are allocated:

Unofficial National Primary popular vote: 50-47 Clinton
Feb. 5 delegates won: Obama 870-810 (one undecided)
States won: Clinton 13-8 (not counting Amer. Samoa, Americans Abroad)

Given this split decision,
the key to claiming a Perceived Victory is California. Obama will edge Clinton there, 48-46, and win the delegate count 205-165. By a narrow margin, Obama will be perceived to have the edge coming of Super Tuesday, though this will not be established until well into Super Wednesday (EST).

Lilly   February 3rd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Come on fellow Californians! Give America back what it so desperately needs; a leader who can tackle the issues that are most pressing to our nation. Give us Hillary Clinton!

Ed, NC   February 3rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

How can Hillary say a Clinton cleaned up the mess when her husband disgraced the office?

jon   February 3rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

another response to "clinton for president":

Oh my god! Really, is it such a shock that the U.S. has such poor political leadership when our citizens can't put together a sensible analysis of an issue. In your own posting you say that we are supporting all of these 'deadbeats', druggies, welfare moms, etc. because we pay for their hospital visits. First of all, this isn't true. If it was true, there would be no issue with healthcare. Everyone would be happy because we all have healthcare. Obviously, that's not the case.

But then you turn around and suggest that if we mandate that they buy insurance, it would somehow save us money....even though we would have to subsidize it for those who can't afford it...which is basically most people who don't have insurance now.

On top of that, if we mandate insurance, it's quite clear that the quality of our healthcare system will sink even lower than it already is, behind that of many other countries.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   February 3rd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Will the misogynist win next Tuesday?

Hillary Needs Obama He Doesn't Need Her   February 3rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Hillary needs Obama's voters...he doesn't need her.

She spins the dream team....He doesn't. He is just running his own campaign and P.S. is winning.

Hillary Needs Obama He Doesn't Need Her   February 3rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hillary does need Obama's voters. He doesn't need hers.

No dream ticket...don't even go there. Hillary wants to spin it that way...she needs people to think they get not only 2 for the price of one vote but 3...Her, BillyBoy and Obama. Don't buy into that.

Do you see Obama spinning Hillary as his VP or just running his own race?

Katy Hill Prescott Az.   February 3rd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I hope everyone heard what Hillary said about garnishing wages of those who don't purchase health care. We already have the IRS and child support doing that now she wants to add health care too?

Manuel, Pearland, TX   February 3rd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I'd prefer not to have a president run the country on "hope".

Amanda   February 3rd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

A Newsweek reader wrote:

"While she (Hillary) may have great ideas and programs she might not be able to get much done. Her negatives are so high with rebublicans and many independints that she may be stymied on day one and it would only take 41 republicans in the senate to shut off any change that shey may want to achieve. Barack Obama on the other hand, has made a life's work of dealing with republicans in order to get things done. He is often willing to take half a loaf if that moves his ideas forward. Hillary is not and we can't go another four or eight years of not being able to get past the Washington gridlock."

OBAMA '08

Seam, Tampa, FL   February 3rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hillary can have the popular vote; Obama will rake up the delegates and cruise to victory. Just ask Al Gore how important the popular vote was in 2000.

Obama 08 – It's a movement like no other in the history of politics. Wake up and recognize.

Californian voter   February 3rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Obama should sell Amway products because he has an amazing ability to sell his crap to suckers!

CHERYL   February 3rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

THIS IS WHAT THE MEDIA WOULD LIKE YOU TO BELIEVE! JUST YESTERDAY THEY REPORTED THAT HILLARY WAS AHEAD 60/40! THEY WILL STOP AT NOTHING IN THEIR DESPERATION! ON TUESDAY WE WILL SEE WHO THE WINNER IS! I CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR OBAMA'S RESPONSE THEN! THE PEOPLE OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY WOULD NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF VOTING FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS NO EXPERIENCE AND NO ACCOMPLISHMENTS! HILLARY HAS WORKED ON BOTH HEALTH CARE AND THE ECONOMY FOR YEARS ! SO I SAY THERE IS NO QUESTION! COMPARE OUR COUNTRY NOW TO WHAT IT WAS WHEN BILL WAS IN! THATS WHY HILLARY HAS OLDER VOTERS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THIS! YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LURED BY ALL THE POSITIVE PRESS GIVEN TO OBAMA, BY PEOPLE WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT POLITICS! THAT IS WHY MY VOTE GOES TO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mark   February 3rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I don't think people realize that California voters were allowed to mail in their ballots weeks prior to February 5th well before this late surge by Obams's campaign. During that time HIlary was by far the cear frontrunner in California. I think alot of Obama supporters will be disappointed come tuesday. Go Hillary.

mary   February 3rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Obama makes his issue on the war says he never voted for it.Give me a break
he was not even in the Senate so how could he vote just by saying so.
Hillary and the rest of the congress and senate voted becouse they thought Bush was going to have the inspector go back in which he did not so who are you going
to blame all of the Senate and Congrerss for voting. That is one reason we have no help around the world to help us its becouse of Bush dnd onley Bush the rest of the
world wanted to see what the inspector found Bush was to to go to war.
And how do we realley know how Obama would vote he was not their
to see the facts that were their. I for one do not like war I have seen alot of it
in my time. But if their was a poll out asking all the Americans to vote to go to war or not i would have voted yes becouse American had been attacked and we were not sure if Iraq had anything to do with it or not at least I was not sure and I belive
if asked that question 95% would have said yes becouse we were hurt and wanted some one to pay for it. But kowing what I know now and if I had the facts
the answer would have been no. think about it would you have voted yes or no.
And i wish Obama stop bring it up we know how Hillary voted and why
he keeps beating an old drum and I for one is tired. So when you vote
make the right choice.

Aileen, Bosnia   February 3rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Immature Americans voting for a rookie! – It can only happen in America!

Rest of the world is waiting for seasoned, hard-working stateswoman Hillary Clinton!

herbert   February 3rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

People say Obama is black , anyway that was old school let faces it ,the Clinton have try to make this primary to be about race, and sex which is indeed a stupid and selfish political tactic. first of all, Mr. Obama is not black .He is 50% white and 50% black so he is neither black nor white is therefore the true reflection of our noble society where race is a blessing and not an issue. Secondly ,Obama is well knowledgeable, with a vivid judgment ,and he does understand the demography of America because of his experience and judgment on issue which are a great challenge for the twenty first century on issue like foreign policy, economic ,race, sex, security, healthcare, and immigration .He is the only person that can unite the country bring Republican , Democrats together and help our economy to grow by stopping the immigration of jobs oversea by Huge Americans Company which depend on cheap labor at the expense of America consumer.

Toby Monte   February 3rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

How is it possible that 44% of the country believe that Hillary Clinton will do anything to win, including embarrasing the country, and then those same people vote for her? We should value integrity and then vote for someone who will represent us in a way that makes us proud to be Americans. Go Obama!!

Flem   February 3rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

People are finally waking up to see Hillary as the shameless liar that she is. This is good to see. The Clintons need to be served up a gigantic piece of humble pie on Tuesday.

It's really a choice between a liar and a visionary (just to clarify for the folks who still choose to bury their heads in the sand: Hillary is the liar).

GO OBAMA!!!

Jessi   February 3rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Obama has made many poignant promises...not just for the sake of being poetic, but for the sake of stirring up some emotion and feeling in an otherwise apathetic country.

We're sick of the political machine called Washington. In my mind, Hilary can make as many jabs at him for being "inexperienced", because that only means he's had less time to form rooted ties to private party interest groups, washington lobbyists, and wealthy business execs.

She's just like every other smooth talking politician with a (slightly) higher voice.

Keep the tears coming Hilary. You're gonna need 'em.

Greg, CA   February 3rd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

New slogan from California:

GO (away) HILLARY!!!

John, Coralville, IA   February 3rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

As a resident of Iowa and supporter of Obama, I am very excited about seeing the "Super Tuesday" results. I listened to Obama in April 2007 speak in front of thousands of people in Iowa City, and appreciated his extra effort to double back to shake my hand before the event. His message is a stark contrast to all of the other candidates, and is a refreshing change from the past.
If you don't think his ideas and experience are sufficient, do a little research. He has many great ideas and will surround himself with competent people, and doesn't owe the political favors that will muddy his ideas and resolve.

Vote Obama 2008!

Lisa   February 3rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Hillary SUCKS! This Mama is votin Obama!!!!!!

Mama's 4
OBAMA 08

Nathan (from Canada)   February 3rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

As a Canadian, closely watching the American election, I'm amazed at what I see. First, 4 years of Bush Sr. Then 8 years of Clinton. Then 8 years of Bush Jr. Now (potentially) 4 years of Clinton. This adds up to a MINIMUM of 24 years of 2 families basically running the country. (And we hear BOTH candidates speaking of "change.")

Now if you LIKE what's been happening in America since 1989, and you want to see more of it...by all means you ought to support Hillary Clinton. On the other hand, if you DON'T like the direction, it's rather obvious that she's a poor choice. You don't really think she's going to "about-face" on her own past, do you?

From a Canadian perspective, I see the USA losing influence internationally and losing respect world wide. I see huge financial problems looming in the direct path of the USA. Our Canadian dollar has risen approximately 50% against the US dollar in the past 3 years and this is due to financial issues Americans face.

One thing is certain, American citizens will get the government they deserve.

Diggs' Crew   February 3rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Obama 08.............YES We Can!

Nate   February 3rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I get to cast my vote on Tuesday!!!!! And Hillary has got it!!!!! Sorry, nothing against Obama, but all his supporters want to do is bash Hillary. She's more qualified and has more experience. He may give her a run for her money, but she WILL be the victor in the end. Obama supporters, you speak about change so much.....CHANGE your attitudes!!!!!!!!

Hillary ALL the Way!!!!!!!!

Dem08   February 3rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Meet the Press this morning also said that you can not trust this poll, that its inconcievable that at this time there could be 36-34 with 18 undecided. Plus, who is the 12% thats not counted for go to.

Tuesday will be the true test, lets wait and see who votes, and who has already voted.

California voter   February 3rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

What is Obama going to change?? I am mystified still. Is he going to eliminate the House and Senate? Is he going to magically rid Washington D.C. of all the lobbyists and other special interest groups? Would his appointees be "Washington insiders"?
By the way, a Senator by definition is a Washington insider.

A much bigger change would be for a woman to be President of the United States. We already know what the men can do! Go Hillary!

Jim   February 3rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

"36% + 34% = 70% . Even with the addtion of 18% undecided the total is only 88%. What about the other (100% – 88%) = 12% . Who are they going to vote for? Hhhmmmm, and we wonder why polls are wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Exactly...based on these numbers, we really have 30% "undecided" instead of the 10% or so that were "undecided" yesterday. The media seems to be doing everything possible to bring down Hillary on Tuesday. I hope the Democrats know what they are doing this time. Somehow, I doubt they do. This election is for the Democrats to lose. Unfortunately, they know how to lose elections all to well.

Roz   February 3rd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

GO HILLARY! Obama is going to give Illegals everything up front and hope they comply and apply for citizenship later. STOP HIM NOW!

Roger   February 3rd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

To JA Cook,

Clinton was asked to stay away from Al Gore's 2000 campaigh because Clinton will overshadow Al Gore since Clinton appears more superior and skillful. Gore's lost in 2000 is just Republican's long 8 years organized come back after those extreme wealthiest are so fearful of tax raise and they can not see another democrate get into White House. Bush is a perfect puppy to those wealthiest, and Bush's 8 year proves already who benefit the most.

Only Clinton has the skills to restore America, Obama is just a good public speaker, that is not Hope.

Vote for Hillary!!

Kyle   February 3rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

WASHINGTON (AP) Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday she might be willing to have workers' wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance to achieve coverage for all Americans. The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage. Clinton has not always specified the enforcement measures she would embrace, but when pressed during a television interview, she said: "I think there are a number of mechanisms" that are possible, including "going after people's wages, automatic enrollment."

California Voter   February 3rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Benjamin,

As you said, you have to TRUST the person you're voting for. Anybody that trusts Hillary Clinton, Mark Penn, and Bill Clinton after watching them the past month is delusional. You may still want to vote for her because you think it's time we had a woman President or for some other reason, but TRUST? Are you serious?

I'm voting for Barack not because I have some idealistic view of him as a choir boy but I certainly think my chances of getting the truth out of an Obama White House are loads better. A Clinton White House might have different priorities than the current Administration, but their modus operandi are IDENTICAL. Just one example is her refusal to release her White House records. Sound familiar? Yes, it did to me too.

Lana   February 3rd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

After much consideration, I can not in good conscience vote for Obama. Had Obama been a woman he would not have even made it this far. He would have been mocked and jeered at for his sappy rhetoric and lack of substance. I really feel that sexism is alive and well in America. Hillary no matter what you think about the "Clintons" has good ideas that will help pull America out of the disaster that it is in right now. How can people think that Obama will be able to fix the economy, change our foreign policy, fix the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, tighten our borders, reform immigration, and make all these wild promises he has with no experience on how thinks work in Washington. He will not be able to hold up on any of his promises and he lacks those fierce negotiating skills which Hillary has. He lacks an understanding of how things work in Washington. He will not change Washington overnight so stop believing this fluff he has been giving us. It feels like people that follow him are a cult. The only thing I keep hearing from this is change and yes we can with no meat to it. It means nothing if it can not change the nightmarish Bush years. People honestly believe that he is gonna go there with a magic wand and wave it over the government and everything will become this perfect utopian. At the end of the day he actually has to be able to do something in the White House. People be honest and real with yourselves. This is a critical election because of the barrage of issues that one must face in the White house. You can not send a newbie there to fix things. You send a workhorse. Please for the sake of our country, our future, our children rethink drinking this koolaid that the media has feed us about Obamania.

Odi   February 3rd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

To all that say that Obama's main claim is that he is a speech maker; I would like to say that Hillary's main claim is that her husband is Bill Clinton.

monique   February 3rd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

if people listen and listen good, hillary should not have a problem. obama is a fast talker, and over talk himself. a fast talker always stumble sooner or later, whoever would vote for a guy that was never heard tell of until now, what have he did. we know what hillary have done.

eileen swank   February 3rd, 2008 2:23 pm ET

COLLECTIVE WILL February 3, 2008 11:17 am ET
Hillary represents the POSH Americans because those are the only Americans that matter

WRONG – More financially stable people are voting for Obama and economically disadvantaged people are voting for Hillary. You have it backward.

ZALIE   February 3rd, 2008 2:22 pm ET

BUSH 4 YEARS BUSH 4 YEARS CLINTON 4 YEARS CLINTON 4 YEARS
BUSH 4 YEARS BUSH 4 YEARS ENOUGH ALREADY DO WE NEED ANOTHER CLINTON 4 YEARS TWO FAMILIES HAVE RUN OUR COUNTRY LONG ENOUGH. LET'S MAKE A CHANGE AMERICA OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!

James Simpson   February 3rd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

no matter what they should be on the same ticket.

Hillary in N.Y.

tony   February 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

That poll is not the best one. It includes a lot of Edwards support. The total vote for Obama and Clinton is only 70 percent. So that's a whopping thirty percent unaccounted for. Most of the other polls show Clinton winnng - with far fewer undecides. Check out realclearpolitics.com and pollster.com.

Your Conscience   February 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Infinite Derision and Devision vote for Hillary

Want a warrior to lock horns and fight in DC vote Hillary

Want to go backward vote Hillary

Want to accept her experience with no need for her to open Clinton library records vote Hillary

Want a candidate with more corporate donors than citizens vote Hillary.

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Why would any sane, rationale, forward thinking voter actually vote for Hillary?

Time to turn the page America.

Gobama 08

Marty   February 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

If Obama gets the democratic nomination I will vote for a republican president for the first time in my life. All Obama does is make pretty talk, but he has not said anything specific to back it up.

Looks to me like CNN is now trying to push Obama, as they are showing his speach on TV now. Let's have equal time guys.

Leo   February 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

For those of you listening to Hillary say, "Hope to do what? ... to change what?" Anyone listening to Mr. Obama's speeches know better. Trust me, Hillary knows better too. What do you want to change? Did Mr. Obama not say repeatedly that change is from the bottom up? He is listening to us just as he did on the streets of Chicago helping poor people there. I am from Chicago. This man is for real, people. He will change what we want to change, not what he wants to change to make a better name for himself. This man is the real thing so do not be misguided. Before listening to anything a person may say against this man, listen to Mr. Obama himself. Listen to his speeches (over and over, I have). He is real and it would be a grave mistake on the part of the people of this country to not get this man into the White House. Thx.

Eric, San Diego   February 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I voted for Edwards! Hillary and Barack are unacceptable.

Joshua   February 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

If you do not know what Barack Obama is talking about by now, you have not been listening.

bry   February 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Those polls are not taking into account the percentage of Independents and Republicans you can add on to Obama'a total, that you can't add to Hillary's.
Everyone should check out the new "YES WE CAN" music video by Will I. Am on Youtube. It's incredible.

Bryant   February 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

What's getting lost in all this hype about the "1st Female President" and "1st Black President" is that Obama is absolutey dominating Hillary when it comes to the young voters! He is generating enthusiasm and energy among people where previously there had only been apathy, and–at a time when both Congress and the President are reaching historic lows in populariy–he is actually engendering positive feelings about the potential of our country and its leadership.

That is why I (a white, moderate Democrat) am voting for him on Tuesday.

jackie   February 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Can we, on Tuesday, prove that in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope?

Sí, Se Puede.

Yes We Can.

jake   February 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

clinton is a divider obama is a healer

Troy, Seattle WA   February 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Go Hillary! You have my full support!

James   February 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

36% + 34% = 70% . Even with the addtion of 18% undecided the total is only 88%. What about the other (100% – 88%) = 12% . Who are they going to vote for? Hhhmmmm, and we wonder why polls are wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JohnS   February 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Have you listened to Hillary in the past 2 days? I guess she is parrotting or frequently REPEATING the lines of either Obama or Edwards:

"I see American, where..." Sounds familiar? I guess this is called REAL experience!!!

Daniel T., Notre Dame, IN   February 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

no body cares about polls anymore ever since the New Hampshire polls were so incorrect. They are not accurate enough predicters of the outcome of Tuesday.
Plus, this poll is telling us its a dead heat, which means that either one could win.
I could have told you that.

Joe   February 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Remember NH, fells like the same thing. The media always underestimates the woman vote.

Shawn   February 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

YES WE CANN!!!!!!....America needs this man right now

George   February 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

36% to 34%? We are to believe that 30% of people are undecided a few days before the primary? Nonsense. This poll deserves no consideration.

SH   February 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

FIRED UP & READY TO GO IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA!!!

Greg   February 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

If he pulls this one out, he is more than golden.

SH   February 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

LETS GO OBAMA! YES WE CAN!

Tbooker   February 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Please God, deliver of us from another Hillary and Bill co-presidency.

patrick   February 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Obama is a breath of fresh air and the last debate showed that obama/clinton would be a great ticket, worthy of 16 years of Democrats in the whitehouse and Obama can bring more collaboration and less polarization

Dem Ohio   February 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

VoterMom:

As someone besides your friends.

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   February 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Peter Paul..

intellegant voter   February 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I love to here this....have tons of friends that are reb...and said they would vote for obama over mccain.....And i see the same thing from some bloggers.....i want to say thank you to republicans and independants for looking at a candidate for america insted of for a party....obama 08

Servat   February 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

One poll??

At least, 10 say that.

Betty   February 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hillary is the best to get the country out of the mess it's in. GOOOO HILLARY

A. BLAIR   February 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

ALL THE WORLDS PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS WITH OUR ECONOMY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY LEADERS WITH A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE.. THE MORE EXPERIENCE, THE GREATER THE PROBLEMS. THAT WHY WE DO NOT NEED LEADERS WITH EXPERIENCE. OBAMA HAS NEW YOUNG IDEAS, HE SHOULD BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

Chad   February 3rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

It is happening, folks. We are part of and witnessing history. An increasingly strong wave of support is shifting and it is carrying Senator Obama to places he both dreamed of and deserves.

Christopher in NM   February 3rd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The poll I just read has Senora Clinton whipping butt... 68 % to 29% with 2 % undecided. That is a big change from the FOX, I mean whoops CNN poll. Come on CNN why do you glorify Obama so? Im guessing the owners must be Obama fans? It is not fair to the American people to pick and choose news from thousands of articles to show your point. You are doing exactly what Obama accuses Senator Clinton of doing. I would be surprised if Obama wins any of the Northeast states or the West/Southwest states. He has Illonois and Minn. Probally Kansas and maybe OK and AL ( because those have alot of black voters) When race is made an issue and you go into poor areas and have Oprah giving out free prizes and cars to attend a rally, this is the kind of ugly campaign that rises. Hillary Clinton will be our next president, and if she did not win the party nomination it is an outcry and I would vote for the other Democrat, McCain. :)

L, TN   February 3rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

What poll, who? Clinton still way out front. She will be President.

Do the Research   February 3rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Before you cast your vote–please do your research. THERE HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF ARTICLES OUT RECENTLY THAT PROVES THE CLINTON'S CANNOT BE TRUSTED! WAKE UP AMERICA BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!!!!

After reading the following articles and then doing some more research on all the Clinton scandals all the way back to Mena, Arkansas, do you honestly think that these are the people of integrity that we want in the White House? Please don't be fooled by a nice show–really look at the facts and not based on only one issue or a feeling!!! If Hillary gets the nomination, all this information sited in these articles and then some will come out by the GOP and they cannot wait to take Hillary down.

Go to: 1) Bill Clinton Rogue Co-President in the Making by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

2) An ex-president, a mining deal, a big donor by the New York Times

THERE WILL NEVER BE A TICKET WITH BOTH OBAMA AND CLINTON SO DON'T THINK THAT IT WILL EVER HAPPEN–OBAMA IS WELL AWARE OF THE CLINTON'S PAST– In fact, no one wants to be a VP for Clinton–Biden even stated that he would not be her VP as she has an overbearing husband there and we all know that he cannot sit idle–HE ALWAYS HAS TO GET INTO SOMETHING–JUST LIKE THE RECENT DEALINGS IN KAZAKHSTAN. in late 2006, as Hillary was laying the ground work for a presidential race and serving in the U.S. Senate, Bill Clinton flew on a lavish private plane to the former Soviet State and met with its President, Nursultan A. Nazarbayev, known best for eliminating all opposition in his country. Clinton promoted Nazarbayev for chairman of a U.N. committee – a position that the United States government, and his own wife, had opposed. That made no difference to Clinton. Clinton was there as the guest of Frank Giustra, a Canadian billionaire who wanted to buy the country’s uranium rights. Although he had no experience in this area of the world, he was suddenly awarded the contract which the New York Times termed a “monster deal…. [that] suddenly transformed the company into the world’s largest uranium producers.” After the deal was closed, Clinton’s foundation received a $31 million contribution from Giustra and a pledge of another $100 million. This information just came out the other day in the New York Times–why isn't this information on every station–this is big. WHAT ELSE IS BILL DOING BEHIND OUR BACKS THAT WILL AFFECT OUR COUNTRY?

This is only a tip of the iceberg–PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH. The recent New York Post article "Post Endorses Obama" is one of the only newspapers that state the truth of why the Clinton's cannot be trusted–they are the only ones that I have seen that have actually sited all the scandals and several other issues. These are all key factors. DEBATES ARE NOT THE SOLE WAY TO JUDGE A PERSON–just like in a job interview, one puts up their best appearances. Most employers do research, background checks, and check references before hiring someone. AS THE HIGHEST POSITION IN THIS LAND, WE TOO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DO OUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE ON THESE CANDIDATES.

I do not understand why all the news channels do not cover all the background info about the Clinton's so all Americans can be informed! What are they afraid of or do these stations all have favors owed to them by the Clinton's? Please do your duty to the American people to expose and tell the truth.
Yes, I am a 50 yr old white female independent and I don't vote based on parties or only on one issue–such as pro-life or pro-choice, or a health care plan or voting for another a women just for the sake of her being a women–it has to be the right women–the person I vote for must have complete honestly and integrity–this is of utmost importance–we have just been through 7 years of lies from the current administration…WE HAVE HILLARY NOT ADMITTING THAT SHE MADE A MISTAKE ON HER WAR VOTE–SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION–AT LEAST EDWARDS STATED THAT IT WAS A MISTAKE–ONE MUST BE MAN ENOUGH OR WOMAN ENOUGH TO ADMIT WHEN SOMETHING WAS WRONG OR THEY MADE A MISTAKE. Also how many times during all the scandals during the Clinton years did she say "I don't remember where those files are. I don't recall this or that." –that's being honest–no that's hiding the truth. SO DO YOUR RESEARCH AND YOU WILL CERTAINLY FIND THAT A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS A VOTE FOR THE SAME DISHONESTY THAT WE HAVE HAD FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!!!!

MJ - Bethlehem, PA   February 3rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

People are finally 'getting it'..and they are awakening with a new sense of direction and HOPE for this country. The below paragraph from the Birmingham News endorsement for Barack Obama confirms this!

"Clinton touts her experience and her ability to get things done. Unfortunately for Democrats, she carries enough baggage to fill an airport luggage carousel. And her husband's heavyhanded (and hardly presidential) treatment of Obama hasn't played well with many. In the general election, Republicans will remind voters of every problem, real and imagined, from the Clintons' eight years in the White House."

Nancy   February 3rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Senator Obama is the candidate who can win. He will unite this country. The Republicans are salivating. They are hopeful Hillary wins the nomination. All the garbage The Clinton's wrought in the 90's will be brought out. We will relive the scandals. Senator Obama has vision and great insight. Where was Hillary's insight on the war? Please let’s move forward and not backward.

matt UK   February 3rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

IF YOU WANT THE DREAM TICKET- VOTE FOR HILLARY. She will nominate Obama for VP without a shadow of a doubt wherever you ask or inquire, but he will not do the same for her. and if he cant reach out as far as clinton, i fail to see how he can reach out as far as republicans.

If that doesn't clinch it for you, and neither will the issues, then what can?

Eritrea   February 3rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Go Obama, yes we can 08

Jimmi Mac   February 3rd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Divide the nation....with the most divisive political hack ever to come down the pike.....socialism is the future........confiscate wages to pay for Clintons' hairbrained schemes.......................China will one day economically ruin and control the USA.........Elect Clinton...........sounds like a great future.......NOT!...Vote GOP and stop the madness, Clinton is pathetic and 50% of America will absolutely loath this women is she were to get elected...............sounds good to me..........payback for the relentless criticism of Bush.........divide America once and for all......AWESOME.........starts on day one with Clinton!

bob   February 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Even though i am a proud conservative republican,i was beginng to like Obama,but since Moveon.org is endorsing him, will skyrocket him right to the bottom of the poles.You know the Clintons are behind this endorsement to move the focus of Moveon.org away from Hillary.If Obama if you are truly interested in being our President have some guts and reject this endorsement.

CL   February 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

18% undecided 2 days away? i doubt it. stop cherry picking the polls just to highlight obama. there are a lot of other polls showing her ahead – more so than tied – let's report them all.

go hill – take california – take super tuesday.

DR   February 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Your conducting of polls is flawed and skewed! Republicans hope to have an election to decide between Obama and McCain and that is why you are publishing these statistics. Not going to happen! Californians have plenty of brains to use and do not need your statistics to decide their vote.

tickered   February 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Change is not about What sits in the President's chair (gender/race).
Change is about Who sits in the President's chair most likely to make changes in government.

Vote for WHO you think will make the changes you desire.

Sadly, a close contest still means we are a divided people. Hopefully whoever wins will be able to unite people together.

tomdavie   February 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

ramussen just put out the latest updated poll showing clinton with an 11 point lead nationwide.

Every poll shows Clinton ahead by a double digit or high single digit margin EXCEPT Zolgby.

So I did some digging into Zolgby , and they REFUSE to publish their poll results. No indication of age, gender or any other factors. Which congressional districts they used.

Nothing.

They also chuck out people who already PRE VOTED.

Tom   February 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I will vote for Obama if he is nominated and I am a long standing Republican. I will not vote for Mc Cain against Obama; however, if Hillary is nominated I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT VOTE FOR HER. I hope the Democratic Party realizes his cross over appeal and Hillary’s lack of appeal.

Fight to Unite!!!!!   February 3rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Countdown on delegates:
Obama = 63 Check,
Clinton = 48 Check
Countdown to Launch Super Tuesday: 2, 1, 0
Ladies and gentlemen we have launch
We have lock-on...
Target locked on...
We have intercept...
Clinton war machine destroyed
Confirm...CLINTON WAR MACHINE DESTROYED

gbeatty   February 3rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Wrong John. The Republicans will stop the Obama "movement" dead in its tracks in Nov. What country have you been living in? There is a reason that Karl Rove was advising Obama–he knows the power of racism in the hands of the Right, AND he is afraid of Hillary.

Obama is inexperienced and shallow; he is a poster and a sound-bite. If in the unlikely event that he were elected in a general election, he will fail miserably at a time when such failure couldnt be more dangerous, here and abroad. He lacks the depth, maturity, and experience to perform in the international arena. Grow up and join the real world. Progress in America does not happen through sweeping change. Progress is incremental and painful. It requires compromise and hard work and guts. This is what Hillary understands.

Enough of our voting our emotions-that's what got us George Bush. Wake up, grow up, and START THINKING.

Hopefully our collective common sense will be the Imodium that will effectively treat this "movement".

HILLARY IN 08

Johnson   February 3rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I'm not sure why people think that the media is in love with Obama. They say bad things about Obama just like they say bad things about Hillary. Hillary supporters jump on the Media the moment they say anything good about Obama saying that its all the media's fault. Yet when the rolls are reversed they are always they don't make the same argument.

I'm glad the polls are showing that Obama is catching up. People need to start realizing that Americans are excited for this election because of Obama. If you are a democrat you need to think before you act. This surge of popularism for the democratic party came from Obama. If you remove him from the picture, there won't be as many votes left over for Hillary. Hillary can not beat McCain while Obama can. People like McCain because of his honor and the fact that he was a war hero.

If its McCain vs Hillary, I wouldn't even know who to vote for.

Beto   February 3rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Hillary is battle tested and knows the ropes. She was attacked and smeared for 8 years and remains standing. The media that is pro-Obama will turn on him if he gets elected. Remember how Gore was depicted as a moron and Bush as a genius in 2000?

Thomas For Hillary   February 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

You know I just can't wait until Super Tuesday when egg is going to be all on the face of Obama and the "supporters". It's says the polls suggest and it say 18% haven't made up their minds. Hillary is going to win California, and lot of places Super Tuesday. The media is trying their best to help Obama but it's not going to work.

Hillary 2008!

Tim Wals   February 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The way the media has hyped up Obama is a crime. The nieve people in the country will buy into this like they buy into bubblegum movies that are hyped for months and then end up being garbage. Think for yourselves and don't let the media hype you into voting for Obama. THINK first. This is the same media that never questioned G.W. Bush during the dark years he was president (and still don't!). The truth is Obama is a rookie, don't vote for him because he is black or he has a pretty face! Let us be a little deeper than that.

Cindy Stonum   February 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Your advertisement states "All politics, all the time......" If this is your statement, why do we never have the opportunity to see Ron Paul on your station? He is never mentioned, as if he doesn't exist. We the American people would like to see more Ron Paul on your channel. Who are you to deny us? What are you afraid of? Give us what we want.

Rodney D Dallas, TX   February 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Sen. Obama is a leader. When the man's feet hit the ground and he campains, the poll numbers change dramatically. This has been true since he anounced his candidacy. That is why the victory party Hillary had in Florida was a joke. If he would have campaigned in FL, her lead would have decreased. Don't ge mad Clinton lovers. The man just has it. Get out of the way or you will get run over!!!!!
The movement continues. Say hello, to the next El Presidente!!!!!

Boomer for Obama   February 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

...and that is without cell phones, and Independents!!!

R.M.   February 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Adam, there has been many that have doubted hope and change in the past and there will be many in the future but they don't know the power of hope and change. They do not know the power of unity. We will win against all these odds and give hope and change a fresh new meaning.

steven   February 3rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

cnn pols seems always wrong.... they should ban polls especially CNN.... the media glorifies Obama to much

Tega   February 3rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

CNN stop supporting Hillary Clinton by propping up this whole notion of a Clinton/Obama Ticket. I find this very disgusting.

Nate Wonder   February 3rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Yes we can!!!

Sí se puede!

Latinos for Obama!!!
Obama brings together rural and urban, black latino asian and white, men and women, young and old, poor and wealthy America!!!

Give us a real leader America!!!

America 08'

Obama 08'

Lenore Z.   February 3rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Vote to win–OBAMA. No Republican and no Independents will ever vote for Hillary, and neither will a lot of Democrats. Only die-hard Democrats imagine she is electable.
Looks like some Edwards voters have shifted to Obama, too. Like me.

D McKee   February 3rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Obama is a short distance runner. Hillary is a long distance runner. Go figure!

Upset American   February 3rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I find it very interesting you wont show my comment the media is so one sided for Obama

lw   February 3rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Saw on Meet the Press where this poll was unreliable.

Aaron   February 3rd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Hillary, if elected, would be just another 50.1% president. Its time for a president that all Americans can get behind. Hillary cannot end partisanship, she can only fan the flames higher.

Kevin FL   February 3rd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Some Polls Show Clinton Leads by a huge margin your poll show its a dead heat.. So with that being said let the voters make there choice not the polls.. CLINTON/OBAMA 08

John (PA)   February 3rd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Judging by the comments here, some people still think that Hillary is much more experienced than Barack. He has been in elected office for longer. What benefit does Hillary supposedly get from having an extra couple years in the Senate? By the time you are there for a year you know how things work. If anything less time in the senate is a good thing.

Some people also think that Hillary has a better chance to win the general election than Barack. That is just not true- look at the polls. Obama is winning over conservative independents and even some republicans like never before.

There are lots of people that would vote for Obama but never for Hillary (conservative independents), but I can't see there being all that many people voting for Hillary but never for Obama.

lugina   February 3rd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Same like in New Hampshire....

Harvey, Tampa, FL   February 3rd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I think we should take a poll of all polls out there. Then with data in hand, take yet another poll to see if anyone believes in the last poll. Then, and only then, will we know who's going to win the white house...

Mary R   February 3rd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I think Senator Clinton would make a good president, i am in agreement with what she stands for.

Hung   February 3rd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

If Obama win the nomination, I will vote for J McCain instead.
Hillary ' 08

mikesfdem   February 3rd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

in ca 511 dem is not a good sample in a state that has over million plus people living in the state

Abi   February 3rd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

ah! CNN!! We shall see where this is gonna go with Obama!

dallas   February 3rd, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Obama 2008! No violations of 22nd for America (because we all kow they'd like to try and get around that).

there have been dozens upon dozens of individuals who have held national security positions including a former secretary of the Army who are supporting Obama.

He can lead with strength and dignity. No more Clinton drama please.

Doc Jerome   February 3rd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

It was inevitable that the Clinton's DNC backed machine would have it's collective blindfold removed from the eyes of the California voter by the sentiment, or dare I say, the incredible sense of the "urgency of now," thereby threatening the thinly veiled alliances of the purveyors of broken government and purchased political support. This signals the end of the status quo politician whose vote can be had by peddling his constituents intrests in return for money and mediocre leadership.

Obama '08

Can U Feel It?

Christopher   February 3rd, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Go Obama Go can't wait to see you in White house. Its time for change. Also time to end the dynasty rule in USA. No more Bushes and Clintons. We need a new generation of leaders.. God please help us..

Ian in TX   February 3rd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

To Walter Lobo – the most significant change in the presidency should not be based on a candidate's anatomy but on who is best able to lead our country in a new direction! Are there any policy ideas from Senator Clinton that you support, or are you merely voting for someone based on gender? If so, shame on you.

And douadavid – can you provide the sampling size and margin of error for your personal poll? I don't believe any polls currently have Obama leading, but I find a 30-point deficit somewhat incredulous.

Pat   February 3rd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

The media seems to be campaigning for Obama. Is this because he's a man or because he's African American? Hillary Clinton is hands down the best candidate for this country. Obama says he wants no part of old Washington. He's all about change but he certainly has a lot of old Washington supporters. How do you get older than Ted Kennedy? What is old Washington hoping he will do for them? Maybe they feel that because he's so green they can push him around.

Marty, Orlando Fl   February 3rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

That's great news!!!
YES WE CAN AMERICA!

Obama '08 '12

Paula in Virgina   February 3rd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

This is hopeful news!

maynard   February 3rd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

hillary clinton is not presidential material..... the last name is the clincher.
SORRY HILLARY BUT I CAN NOT VOTE FOR YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR LAST NAME. 8 YEARS OF THAT NAME IS ENOUGH

Chris   February 3rd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Can you explain the relationship of this poll to the other CA state polls? Perhaps analyzing the significance/insignificance of the way it was conducted? The way CNN cites poll numbers – more often than not to suggest the inevitability of Obama's rise – is fairly irresponsible. We already saw the inconclusiveness of polls in one state contest – why is CNN so biased toward the nomination of Obama? I'm totally excited that Oprah can have the same affect on elections as she can have on book sales – oh James Frey, where are you now?

Glen, Boston, MA   February 3rd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Walter Lobo -

Isn't it rather shallowly presumptuous to presume that simply being a "woman" will change the White House? That just seems very sexist and denies the humanity of that woman to determine whether SHE is most qualified to change the White House. After all, putting a chimpanzee in the White House would certainly be a far greater change (well, maybe that's a bad example given our current Resident).

Tom   February 3rd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Clinton is way ahead of Obama. Stop trying to sway the voters. Clinton will beat Obama by a landslide.

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   February 3rd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

President Obama, I love that sound.

Kwaayesnama   February 3rd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)

Just sharing my views:

As a loyal Republican I voted for George Bush – One of my biggest mistakes!

As a Arizona resident I would love to vote for John McCain but because of his stance on Bush’s war of revenge I just can’t.

So that leaves me – The scandal ridden Clintons or Sen. Barack Obama.

No question !

I support Barack Obama and at 60 I recently donated for the first time to a Democratic candidate for any office.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Rod   February 3rd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Obama was just rated the most liberal senator by the National Journal. He surrounds himself with the previous winner, Ted Kennedy, and with that loser-liberal, John Kerry. Moreover, he has been endorsed by many FAR-left political groups, including moveon.org. Don't get me wrong, I am a liberal myself. But do you think the Republican machine is simply going to ignore these facts? He will get blown away. He is much further left than Hillary on most issues. And this guy is somehow going to be capable of bringing people together? I don't think so!
What do we really know about Obama? He has never been vetted by the political process. I like Obama, but is it rational to vote for someone that we know so little about? In my opinion, America needs to wake up! Sure, Obama is a great motivational speaker. But folks, we are voting for the next President of the United States, not the next American Idol. Hillary has demonstrated that she is MORE than capable of being our next president. Obama is about hope. But I have hope everyday, and I think that we all have hope. What this country needs is someone with a plan and the experience and the know-how to get things done. That person is, without a doubt, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton!

Bobby, NJ   February 3rd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Ofcourse they don't report on the Mason-Dixon poll that has Clinton up 9% in California 45% to 36%...

Sophie   February 3rd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

We are pulling for Hillary!!! Please sunny Califoria don't let us down

Wahoo!   February 3rd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I feel c h a n g e in the air! Fire it up! Ready to go! Keep up the good work Obama supporters. Spread the word about this incredible person.

Try not to cry this time Hillary! You should be starting to get used to Obama coming into town and cleaning up. The more folks come to know him, the more they love him, as they should, he is phenomenal on all levels that you are not.

OBAMA 08

Lawrence, Los Angeles   February 3rd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Senator Clinton will win and win huge here in CA. If Obama can close it to even a single-digit game, it will be a huge win for him.

Katy Hill Prescott Az.   February 3rd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Maybe folks are finally waking up to Clintons back pedaling on support for the Iraq war. If she'll lie about that she'll lie about anything. Maybe they realize she only has 2 years more than Obama in the senate and most of her "35 years of experience" were spent trying to rein in that philandering husband of hers.

jwilliams   February 3rd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Note to all Voters

Let's all come out and Vote !!!!

This is your right and one that we should all take to heart

Look at both of these people which one meets your needs!!!
Don't vote on gender or race or who get the biggest names behind then but who you think will work the hardest for you and your family in the area that you are most interested in.

Your Party needs your help to make History so head out and VOTE

Happy Voting

Perry   February 3rd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Obama slowly but surely attracting some of the Clintons voters. He had a slow start because his name wasnt as popular as the Clintons. But with more and more coverage of this race, people are realizing that Obama can win the genreal election and they are tire of the Clintons divisive politics. With the 16 percent of the undecided voters like my family in Cal. leans towards Obama direction that will really make things interesting. But of course if that happens the Clintons will turn up the dirty tricks again, And i know noone wants to see that again.

dina   February 3rd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Obama 08

ANTI CLINTONS   February 3rd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama is goingto win!

Obama!

Tracy Hicks   February 3rd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama is on a mission, and his mission is starting to show more everyday.
God Bless Obama

Zeena   February 3rd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

As a minority who was raised in a ghetto in Brooklyn- Obama inspires me to do so many Right things....he inspires to me to be RIGHT from the very beginning when I have so many chances to go to WRONG directions..
He inspires me to dream that I would be successful one day if I believe in my dreams..no matter what my background is and what my history is..I have never felt this positive attitude towards life until I heard his speeches..I

Obama 08

Brian   February 3rd, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Don't give up Hope!

Obama '08!

Louis   February 3rd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hillary will be the First Woman President in the history of the United States!!!

And it's about time that we have REAL change

Hillary '08 and '12   February 3rd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Always Negative Connotations against Senator Clinton!

Sam   February 3rd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

The simple answer is: YES WE CAN!

Obama '08

Allen   February 3rd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Let's go Barack Obama! My wife has always supported the Clintons in the past, and she is voting for Obama. I'm a Republican and I am now voting for Obama. My mother in law is 87 years old, lives in Florida, she now has voted for Obama. For the first time EVER my family has found some common ground politically. I didn't think it could ever happen. With Obama I think this common ground would be found in our Country. This is what we need.

Walter Lobo   February 3rd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Hillary's lead can not be discounted. Polls have been wrong in the past. The most significant change in the presidency can come through the change in the gender- to a female presidency, and not by male presidency that exists since the birth of our nation.

douadavid   February 3rd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

My Poll show 65% for Clinton and 35% for Obama.

carol   February 3rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

WOw! That is wonderful. Obama, God bless you because i have hope you will change this nation.

Lightning   February 3rd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

The gap is closing. People are believing.

FIRED UP!

Glenn   February 3rd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

He is just a leader. If you watch them side by side he has presence about him that none of the other candidates had. Believe that he can lead the whole country, not half of it. As a conservative independent I will support him because of his willingness to reach out & heal not divide.

adams   February 3rd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

OBAMA CONTINUES TO BE A THREAT TO NATIONAL MATURITY.

FEATHER WEIGHT AMATURE POLITICAL ROOKIE OBAMA, WITH HIS BIG EGO AND LITTLE EXPERIENCE CONTINUES HIS CRUSADE TO HELP THE NEO CONS WIN THE WHITE HOUSE.

WE ALL KNOW ONLY A HEAVY WEIGHT LIKE HILLARY CAN TAKE BACK OUR DEAR WHITE HOUSE.

VOTE TO WIN, THINK!

Ayyub, Richmond, Va   February 3rd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Now that's great news.

AnnAloha, PA Independent Thinker   February 3rd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Like New Hampshire you are wrong, wrong, wrong.
Honestly, this Senator Obama gloryfication by the media will be the biggest story at the end of this years presidential election. If and when someone other than Senator Obama wins, the media will be blamed for this and all the country will be left out in the cold.

Jim in the Boonies   February 3rd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

What has been lost on many of the vocal supporters, especially the Clintonites who always trumpeted their candidates lead in the Super-Tuesday states, is that delegates are awarded proportionately in every state on the Dem side. Hillary could win every state by 5 points (she won't), and still not have but the smallest of delegate margins, with plenty of contests yet to go, and momentum on Obama's side. We have a horserace, and the leader is faltering as they head out of the final turn. The stretch is yet to come. Obama is the better candidate.

Allen   February 3rd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

It is time for Senator Barack Obama. We need to unite this country, we can no longer have a 51% majority. Hillary will only further polarize this country. We need to vote smart right now. Our country needs every vote for Obama.

Eric   February 3rd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

A measure of the power of inspiration. Let's not forget that JFK was seen as an inexperienced nobody when he ran, against the wishes of the Democratic establishment. But, his words still galvanize us today. Our nation desperately needs someone who can inspire and unite us. I think Obama is that person – consider a crowd of 15,000 in Republican Idaho, where Clinton can't get more that 5,000 to show for a rally in LA.

Remember, one great phrase – "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" – has moved us to accomplish a thousand times more as a people than all the Clintonian incrementalism combined.

Miss H   February 3rd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

That's what I like to hear.

Obama '08 – Join the movement

nick   February 3rd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

zogby had obama 45, clinton 41 in ca from 1/31-2/2

Amar Kumar   February 3rd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

There is a mistake in this story. As I understand it, the California Republican primary delegates are awarded on the basis of congressional districts that are won. Three delegates are awarded for each district won; plus eleven delegates are awarded for the overall winner.

Tom Wittmann   February 3rd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

This poll, if accurate, considering that since Friday, as:

- The LATimes and Ethel Kennedy,endorsed Obama throwing Robert's memory in

- Ted and Carolyn will campaign there (and even Oprah !!!?)

- There is no reason to believe that the momentum of Obama, which improved
his position by 15% points in only one week, as stopped

- That evidently part of these 15% come from a most lopsided support by the now
freed 11% Edwards intended votes (which makes an Endorsement of Hillary by
Edwards nearly impossible and one probable) Obama should win by a marge of
7-10%

Of course, all this is not a sure thing

TOM

Mike   February 3rd, 2008 11:59 am ET

The GOP California primary isn't statewide winner-take-all, it's congressional-district winner-take-all (3 delegates/district: 159 delegates of the 170!) + the 11 statewide delegates go to the statewide winner. McCain will probably get 100+ delegates out of CA (My gut says about 120-130), but certainly not all 170.

Hillary Fan in California   February 3rd, 2008 11:59 am ET

A poll of 511 democrats tells the whole story?? Come on!

Jake, California   February 3rd, 2008 11:58 am ET

Yes We Can!

I am going to give a lot of money to the poor and homeless people here in San Francisco if Obama wins California...

"They said this day would never come!"
"We have just done what the cynics said we couldn't do"
"They said our eyes were set too far"

But mine oh mine....Yes we can!

Jabari Woods   February 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Everyday I run into people who believe Hillary is promising free health care for all Americans. "Universal healthcare" sounds pretty but the ugly truth is the health insurance promised is not free. Isn't she being intentionally deceptive by claiming that the "mandate" makes her plan "universal?" Hillary's plan makes it mandatory for 15 million people to buy health insurance that they can not afford. Without a guarantee of "universal" coverage – once again: she's not leveling with the voting public. On the one issue that is supposed to represent the soul of her poltical will and capability, a real willingless to level with the public is missing.

Shame. Turn the page.

kent   February 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Yes!
Hilary hopes are dead.
Barack is heating up.

He's Mormon So what?   February 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama is coming on strong, Hillary lost her shine.

Romney is coming on strong, he's Mormon so what

GaryO   February 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama's recent gains are impressive.

And I am sure Obama's gain in the polls is the cumulative effect of journalistic distortions.

. . . just as planned, no doubt.

VoterMom, Iowa CIty   February 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Polls can be informative, but when will pollsters ask Democrats whether they intend to vote for HRC if she is the nominee? The answer to that question is, increasingly, "NO".

Paul   February 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

A margin of error of 4.5%????

Come on, don't report this...

Vinn V   February 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Will Obama derail Clintons hopes (again) in California?

Hillary tried the old school politics with Bill against Obama- only to put a reconciliatory mask in the last debate. My impression is that voters will see through it and judge Hillary (and Bill) for what they really are…

Craig in Palm Springs   February 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Remember New Hampshire? My opinion is that Hillary will clean up on Tuesday & go on to easily beat McCain in November. Hillary's biggest obstacle is the Washington media who hates the Clintons as they repeatedly distort & twist facts to favor Obama and continually say that the gap between Clinton & Obama in the polls is narrow when it really is not that narrow. The media wants Obama to win as they know that in the general election he will not win. You see the media is obeying the directives from GE and others in control to do their best to get another Republican in the White House in order to keep defense spending, etc. up.

Independent   February 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Ohhhh baby Clinton in trouble

Abdul Jabbar   February 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

One day, Barack Obama will rule the world. That is the destiny. It can't be stopped.

Larry, Philadelphia   February 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Those who stand in the way of the future are doomed to be left behind in it.

Obama '08

Lk2theFuture   February 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

As for the dream ticket question:

Clinton may NEED to have Obama on her ticket to win the election.

However, Obama DOES NOT need Clinton on his ticket.

Obama for President!

Mary   February 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Go Obama!

Mary   February 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Go Obama!

Go Obama!

Go Obama!

Hmmmm.   February 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Well, if 18% of Dems have yet to make up their minds, and there is a margin of error of about 5%, this poll is rubish. It is another attempt to put out a favorable spin for Obama. Jeez.

Kerry   February 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Yes, OBAMA will win this!!

Go Obama, I love YOU!!

Bloggin4Barack   February 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Let's go. He said he was drafting. Now it's time to pull ahead. California, the country turns its weary eyes to you. Don't let us down.

Im4Obama   February 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

The interesting thing is that I believe if Obama wins the primary, he will beat McCain because he will be able to gain Clinton voters.

However, polls show that Clinton would likely lose against McCain, and I think it may be because Obama voters may not go vote for Clintons (Yes, I wrote the "CLINTONS".)

Obama '08 & '12

Mike   February 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

So how about the other polls? Most show Hillary with up to two digits leads..... typical CNN reporting

Dennis   February 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

Lets get real.
Who took this poll, Obama ????

I have relatives in CA, It's not even close.
The Media and CNN just seem to have a love affair with Obama, a novelty.
Would you be so obtuse to vote for a person with literally no experience....

" VOTE CLINTON "

COLLECTIVE WILL   February 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

FORCING her own solutions on Americans... SHAME ON YOU HILLARY!!!

Jesse   February 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Just one quick question:

Are these the same polls that had Hillary losing in New Hampshire?

Kyle Columbia SC   February 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Watch out Hillary this wave is about to hit you. I'm sure all you Hillary supporters have heard how Barack builds this wave of momentum that just wipes out his competition..........

James R   February 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

I believe that it has started.... "YES YOU CAN", and you WILL become the next leader of your once again proud nation Mr. Obama!

Larry Freeman   February 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

As a Californian, this result is not surprising.

Before the South Carolina primary, all of my friends with one exception were supporting Hillary Clinton (mostly based on the reasoning of the NYT endorsement of Hillary).

But something changed with Bill Clinton's irresponsible attacks on Obama and with Hillary's failure to see that even if democrats do not support Obama because of experience, we are all very proud of what his candidacy represents. He is a vision of hope and an indication that America may be improving as a society.

Hillary and Bill's attacks on Obama have shown us that she cares more about attaining political office than what is really great about America and what is potentially great about the democratic party. She has also show great weakness and pettiness in the sudden rise in popularity of a political rival.

Shame on, you, Hillary. :-(

Now, all my friends with one exception are supporting Obama. I will most likely vote for Obama on Tuesday. The one person support Hillary is wavering.

Hillary, if you want my vote, please apologize for your treatment of Obama and let the nation know that your candidacy is about hope, respect, and the great possibilities of the future. And please don't play the race card. In this "political race," it should not be an issue.

-Larry

Dan   February 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

The more people get to know Senator Barack Obama the more people are inclined to support him. Change requires unifying leadership - leadership Senator Obama offers right now. If the election were held next week, and more people got to know Obama, Obama would probably take Cally. This late momentum may not be enough.

Nevertheless, La Opinion and many prominent Hispanic leaders are beginning to realize that Obama is the more honest, unifying leader that is absolutely needed to lead this country in the future. Let's hope more and more folks tune into Obama over the next couple of days.

PS: I wonder how many Californians mailed in their absentee ballots early for Clinton that are now regretting that decision?

Benjamin   February 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

It's not that you have to LIKE the person who you elect President, it's that you TRUST them to do the job, do it right, and do it well.

That is for all the Obama supporters who want change for the sake of change (despite Hillary would still be change, especially after the last 8 years).

We need action, not words, not beautiful speeches that move our HEARTS, we need detailed plans that inspire our MINDS!

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   February 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Are the polls inflated again? What was the difference in NH? 2 digits? Who was leading? WHO WON? LOL
LOl. Obama 2016.

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT   February 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

*** FOR ALL YOU WHO THINK MANDATING INSURANCE IS A BAD IDEA…

How about those drug users who don't have insurance who OD and have to go to the ER? Who pays for it? WE DO.

How about welfare moms who have multiple kids just to stay in the system, but they don't have insurance? Who pays for it? WE DO.

How about young adults who have college loans to pay, or choose to spend their earnings on a fancier vehicle or a new house or go on vacation, so they CHOOSE not to buy that "affordable" health care? What happens when they get in a car accident, and have to be air-lifted to the hospital and have tests and x-rays and surgeries? Who pays for that? WE DO.

Mandating it will ensure EVERY PERSON has insurance. If they can't afford it, they will get help via tax breaks and subsidies. IF WE DON'T MANDATE IT, EVERY TAXPAYER PAYS FOR THEIR HEALTH CARE!

Sorry, but I don't want to be stuck paying for people who "choose" not to have health insurance, whether they are greedy, stupid, or just ignorant.

Obama asked the other night what we would do if they can't afford it – garnish their wages? HECK YES! THEY NEED TO PAY FOR THEIR OWN!

Get real people. LISTEN to Hillary Clinton. She is not only READY, she is RIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

matt   February 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

The poll in California proves that character and truthfulness matter. The latest revelation of push polling, a sleazy and political viral tactic employed by the Clintons in California to influence unsuspected voters will back fire and will bring her down. The Clinton campaign did not answer calls or rely to emails when asked about their push polling in California. Lies and misinformation in subtle ways about Obama can only go to certain extent. At the end of the day, people will vote for someone who is honest and truthful.

As a Democrat, I will vote for a candidate who inspires, who looks to the future and who brings hope to all Americans irrespective of race and color. Hillary has lost my vote and the votes of my circle of friends and relatives. I cannot support a candidate who lies, distort and misrepresent facts. Her consistent lack of character is something that matters most to me as a voter because this election is about inspiration, trust and character.

Matt   February 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

I think you've misunderstood the system the Republican party uses to allocate Californian delegates. They are actually awarded on a Congressional district basis, with the person with a plurality in each district gaining that district's 3 delegates. Also, the overall state winner gets an additional 11 delegates.

Chris   February 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

I want chance. So I am voting for Obama not the lady with 35 year political experience.

Obama for Change.

Matt   February 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

I don't trust any poll which suggests 18% of Californians have yet to make up their minds. I don't doubt Obama has closed the gap but the fact is anywhere from a quarter to a half of all ballots have already been cast due to early voting in the state. These will favor Clinton overwhelmingly given her early lead and presence of the "Clinton machine" in the state. It'll obviously be much closer than those early polls which showed her leading him at 20+%, but she'll still win. I predict her eventual lead to be anywhere from 5 – 10%.

Pat   February 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

In as mush as I love the both Democratic Presidential Candidates, lets remember that our country has been place at a cross road by president Bush. Hillary will be the best person in my judgment to bring back the desire respect we need. Let's remember that military might will not make the world look at us as leader of the free world. We need to take into consideration world issues that will give us long term peace and stability. Hillary can provide the leadership in addressing these issues. As for John McCain, if he will be around for the next one hundred years to fight this senseless war than I'll consider voting for him. Let's make this country more likable by making the world a peaceful place. My judgment tells me that this year the Democrats position can address these issues and Hillary is better position in achieving these goals.

Brad, Columbia, S.C.   February 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

It can be maddening to watch these polls go up and down as election day approaches. Many times, they don't tell us anything - Obama's "lead" in New Hampshire turned into a loss, and his "close" margin in South Carolina turned into a bloodbath.

It's best just to wait and see what happens. I'm looking forward to it, but I dare not predict an outcome.

yankeedoodle   February 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

This is exciting. With every Obama success I feel pride in my country and hope for our world.

R.M.   February 3rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Obama will surely win Cali with the momentum going forward. While I acknowledge that he might not do so well overall in super Tuesday, the race will go on until much later and we will see Obama emerge victorious all the way to white house in November next year.

Honest Voter   February 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Please America I ask you to make the right choice in this election our troops
need to come home they are killing themselfs, some of them only children themselfs they dont even know what their fighting for anymore, its not like they are in a country that wants PEACE this war has to be ended its not a matter of I won you won, its a matter of not belonging over in Iraq bring our boys home and let the
Iraqs kill each other because that country does not want peace.......Please if
you vote... for the right man BARACK OBAMA 08 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL
bring our boys home.Our country will never have this chance again ,so I say vote
correctly this time.
BARACK OBAMA 08 *=

do work   February 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

How is obama going to 'change' the white house? some of his top advisors have worked in Washington for YEARS. He's the same as everyone in washington.

Do you think he's going to fire all the politicians in washington and start new? Bring in people who have never been in politics to 'change the game?"

Of course not. He's a fake and you people are falling for it. Get a hold of your emotions and use your brain.

COLLECTIVE WILL   February 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Hillary represents the POSH Americans because those are the only Americans that matter

Andre   February 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Maybe Hillary would have a bigger lead if you would stop being so pro-obama in all your articles and give a more positive spotlight on Hillary, CNN!!!!!!!!

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa Gross   February 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

I went yesterday to a rally in Minneapolis Minnesota and all I can say is "WOW!" He is so inspiring and I couldn't even sleep last night, I kept waking up thinking about the rally. There is something special happening here! I sat next to a hispanic couple who couldn't seem to stay in their seats, they kept standing to appauld everything that Obama was saying. On the other side was a young white teacher and her friends. I am african-american and a female and I was so proud to see so many people there supporting the same candidate that I was supporting. As I was freezing waiting in line to go into the Target Center, you could hear so many different conversations going on about how people are feeling about this Senator! There were young and old, white and black and in between, handicap and athletic, so many inspiring people all coming together for someone who gives us hope! Thank You, Mr. Obama!

COLLECTIVE WILL   February 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

Barack Obama advances America's future forward

Jason   February 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

I am a independent, but plan on swinging to the right in this election. I am frankly not impressed with any canidates on either side, but I really believe this country needs someone who can hit the ground, and I don't see Obama being able to do that. Clinton, I believe is ready, but I just can't seem to relate to her. I like Romney, but think the conservatives waited to long to garner support for him.

Nobama Noprah   February 3rd, 2008 11:15 am ET

what is it cnn? always sweet news on oh-boy-ma?
please tell it as it is, not as you r biased eyes see it. hillary rocks!!!

tomdavie   February 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Yes. We have been looking at the 'polls' .

Polls that are as tapdanced as the headlines pumped out by the Obama rigged media.

These 'polls' reject anyone who has already pre advanced voted. They do not break the poll down by age or gender. They refuse to say how many people who participated were twenty year old men .

They refuse to say if they just did the poll in san francisco. Go to realclear politics .com and you will see the last comprehensive poll conducted where they actually broke down the vote in all the categories had Clinton leading by double digits.

But way to PUMP out the propoganda for Obama.

yes. I know you wont post this.

agnes   February 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

I do not buy Obama's saying he was against the war. when 90% of us (not knowing that we were being misled)stood up and cheered when saddam's statue came down in the square. I think even Obama felt a little glee at that moment. His stance now sounds hyprocrital.

Teri   February 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

How can you have a dead heat in California – when 18 percent of the votes are missing? I wouldn't e counting on anybody until we get some valid polls and even those are wrong most of the time.

Its a crap shoot but I hope Hillary comes out in first place for she is the logical choice. We have already had 8 years of inexperience, and cannot afford more of that.

Voters have to choose based on logic not hype. Obama has Oprah's money machine working for him and I am surprised she turns her back on women when it was women who make her a billionaire.

Chris   February 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

The author of this article is incorrect. California is not a winner take all state on the Republican side, but instead awards its delegates based on congressional district.

M. P. Wagle   February 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Based on the scores developed by me, (to be called ' Wagle Astrological Score’,) using a mathematical model and several astrological attributes, the following are the scores of front runners. However, the score is still at the experimental stage and should therefore be considered only as indicative.

In the present elections, the scores of the front-runners are as follows.

Republican Party: John McCain = (+) 2,508; Mitt Romney = (+) 1,959.

Democratic Party: Barack Obama = (+) 2,422; Hillary Clinton = (+) 787.

Thus, in all probability, elections to the presidency will be between McCain and Obama. As their scores are almost equal, elections will be closely contested. However, McClain has marginally upper hand over Obama.

A Note of Caution: As the time at birth of Obama is not known, his score is likely to be misleading to some extent.

Ray   February 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

guess we will have to wait and see. They were close in New Hampshire and Nevada also.

JohnS   February 3rd, 2008 11:07 am ET

Bill was able to "con" the Republicans and even lie, with some degree of innocence to this nation. I guess getting him back to the White House will be harder for the Republicans to ever catch him again; both Bill and Hillary now have the experience to "cover up" without ever being caught.

Conclusion: Hillary/Bill have the Best Experience; so the Dems should vote to get them back to the White House!!! Is this the type of experience the Dems really need?

In short, this race is for the Dems to lose, AGAIN, by voting for Hillary!!!! If they could NOT win with stronger candidates like Gore and Kerry, do they really expect to win with Hillary with all the Clinton baggage?

Bill   February 3rd, 2008 11:07 am ET

Even though the polls are neck and neck, such an analysis fails to take into account the effect of the absentee ballots. Remember, the absentee ballots were due weeks ago when Clinton was winning by wide margins and Edwards was still in the running. I think Obama will not be able to come past this issue in the votes.

Sean McM   February 3rd, 2008 11:07 am ET

When are you in the media going to STOP quoting polls???? This is your only tool??? What ever happened to good old fashioned investigative journalism!

They are so-called tied? Not in our household. We prefer an experienced physician over one that HOPES for positive results. Period. The end.

Kat, Huntington, West Virginia   February 3rd, 2008 11:07 am ET

strange, most all other polls have her with a lead! it will be tight for sure, but at the end of the day the good people of California (and the other Super Tuesday states) will see that the only choice for president is Hillary! Wish I could cast my ballot for her on Tuesday too.
Hillary 08

cristina   February 3rd, 2008 11:06 am ET

Not so fast CNN you are picking and pulling one poll in California. Wake up CNN
Do I have do the reserch for you? These NEW polls in California on have Obama ahead in one, out of how many? SEE FOR YOURSELF PEOPLE. CNN stop showing bias. These are new polls.

RCP Average 01/25 – 02/02 – 41.3 38.8 Clinton +2.5

Progressive   February 3rd, 2008 11:06 am ET

The true "Comeback Kid".

no to clinton yes to obama   February 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

Obama secured endorsements from: Janet Napolitano, Democratic governor of Arizona; Kathleen Sebelius, Democratic governor of Kansas; Claire McCaskill, Democratic senator from Missouri; Tim Kaine, Democratic governor of Virginia, and Ben Nelson, Democratic senator from Nebraska.

What do all these states have in common? They are all states that George W Bush won twice. If you’re the next generation of Democrat, trying to appeal to the centre of the country, Obama is your candidate. Clinton takes the party and national politics back to the polarised red-blue ideological past. The danger of this is that if you are someone in the middle – on the purple edge of the red-blue divide – then the polarising nature of Clinton might mean that if she were the candidate you might vote Republican. Obama is the salve for this syndrome.

obama2008

CHERYL   February 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

I DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT CNN PUTS OUT BECAUSE THEY OBVIOUSLY FAVOR OBAMA HUSSEIN! THE NUMBERS DO NOT LIE! ARE YOU SAYING THEY CHANGED OVER NIGHT? WHAT GARBAGE! DO NOT BE FOOLED PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! THE REPUBLICANS WANT IT TO BE OBAMA SO THEY GUARANTEED ANOTHER 8 YEARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE! HILLARY IS OUR FUTURE! SHE HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO GET THE JOB DONE! SHE WAS ALSO THERE TO VOTE EVERY TIME IN THE SENATE! PAY ATTENTION TO CHARACTER!!!!!!!!! FLORIDA VOTED OVERWHELMINGLY FOR HER! I AM CONVINCED THAT THE REST OF THE COUNTRY WILL TOO!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

Maryanne in PA   February 3rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Wow. That's stunning. California was supposed to be Hillary's stronghold.

I won't trust these polls - they've been so wrong before.

But *IF* Obama won or tied in CA, that would be a HUGE blow to Hillary.

But right now, we basically just don't know. We'll find out Tuesday....

LRB   February 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

what about the fox poll out today that has obama witn a 3 point lead? surely that would be relevant given to support the poll cited above.

JA Cook   February 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

It's good to see people looking harder at the Clintons' record and more of the same.

"It took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, and it might take another one to clean up after the second."

How quickly we forget that the Clintons stayed out of sight during Al Gore's campaign because they were considered a liability. It took a Clinton to leave the White House door open for a Bush to get in again.

It took another Bush to make the Clintons look good again.

Let's move forward into a truly new future.

Obama   February 3rd, 2008 11:01 am ET

California is Hillary Country

First time voter - NC   February 3rd, 2008 11:00 am ET

For me it's Obama or no one. This is wonderful news, although after New Hampshire I am very wary of these polls and pundits. In any event, Obama has worked hard, and I do hope that Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents realize that he is not only our best candidate, but our best chance of winning in the general election. The Republicans are praying for a Clinton victory so they can bulldozer over her in November. We Democrats can't afford to take that chance. Let's put our best player out there and support him like the unstoppable team that we can be.

Obama '08!!!

cristina   February 3rd, 2008 10:57 am ET

GO HILLARY

"Obama's main claim to fame is that he's a compelling speech-maker. Yet unlike the rhetoric of a Kennedy or King, Obama's rhetoric seems aimless. He calls for hope, for change. Fine, but hope to do what, to change to what? He hasn't said yet. He doesn't seem to know. Shorn of purpose, his rhetoric seems increasingly an exercise in technique and style, "sound and fury, signifying nothing". He says that one of the high qualities of leadership is the ability to inspire by words, and he is right. It's a rare ability. But inspire to what end?

It's a pity. He promised so much."

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