February 5, 2008
Posted: 11:33 PM ET

(CNN) – An interesting dynamic is at play in California: Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in a tight race, even though Obama is beating Clinton there among both white voters and black voters.

According to our exit polls, Obama is beating Clinton among whites, 49 percent to 43 percent, and among blacks, 81 percent to 16 percent.

How is Clinton in contention? She's overwhelmingly winning among Latinos and Asians. Two-thirds of California Latinos prefer Clinton, while three-fourths of the state’s Asians support her.

Latinos and Asians just may carry the state for her.

–CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider

Filed under: Bill Schneider


Ron   February 5th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

here we go with CNN and the race thing again - can your reporting be any more divisive?

Stan   February 5th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

shes gonna win from the latino and asian communities.

Si se puede!! Go obama!!

go4hill   February 5th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

good for her…..all races deserve their voice.
Go Hillary

Sean   February 5th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Please win, Obama! I got your back!

Bob Robertson   February 5th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

The Latino vote for Clinton (not sure about the Asians) reflects the Latino prejudice against blacks, and not a reasoned approach to who would make a better president.

sheisme   February 5th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Obama will win because Hillary is status quo and if he doesnt I am switching parties. I will never vote for Hillary…NEVER

RAFi68   February 5th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

hey people fox news is doing a better job then cnn , do you one top of the news on time go to fox and fair , and they dont attack hillary like cnn those…..

anon   February 5th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Doesn't seem divisive when the stats are what they are. Statistically valid with these sample sizes, and so large a difference that there are real issues here.

akop13@gmil.com   February 5th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

What about the other CNN exit poll finding?
Across every level: the less education, the more likely to vote for Clinton…
Gotto love democracy

trisha2   February 5th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

hillary!!!!!!!

Elizabeth   February 5th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

I love how your title is so completely biased and how you just LOVE to break it down by race. Your inability to acknowledge anything positive for Senator Clinton really leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of this reader.

Tom   February 5th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

California for Hillary!

Santayana2008   February 5th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

As the numbers show Hillary ahead 55% to 33% at this very moment in California, predictable Bill Schneider leads with the headline "Clinton losing among blacks & whites in California."
IN SPITE OF ALL YOUR EFFORTS…….HILLARY IS WINNING TODAY!!!
Get OVER it!

DocK   February 5th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

Why must we focus so much on race?? I don't see the republicans dividing up their votes by race! If we don't stand together as a Democratic Party, we will NOT win in November. We need to STOP playing into this divide and conquer scheme. We can't afford to have another republican in the White House!

Yvonne   February 5th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

where is the african american percentage votes on the projected exit poll page; I see the white, latino, and other percentages, but there's no african american percentages

maxine   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Of course she is winning in those areas, look at the history of the Clinton's. Who are we kidding, Obama is good and honest. We don't elect good and honest. We elect liars, cheaters and people with connections with the lobbiest. When are we going to learn. We were given a chance for change and we took same old thing.

Alex   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Umm, I don't get. All this reporting about exit polls and Obama winning this demographic or the other…yet results show Clinton up by over 20% points. Are the people at CNN in denial of the incoming results? It's a landslide so far

John P   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! You certainly got my vote in California tonight! The early returns are looking great…..

Phil   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

At 8:41 with 10% reporting in, Clinton already has a 56% to 33% lead in California. So much for polls.

Lenny   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

I think the question you should be asking is, "Could our voting tendencies be any more divisive?"

Marilyn from Ohio   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

sheisme - good we don't need you anyway! Go Hillary Go…….

Ray - NJ   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!!

Lisa   February 5th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

CNN could not possibly be more biased. Headline is "Clinton losing among whites and blacks", rather than "Clintons winning among asians and latinos".

How about, for once, the media simply reports, rather than trying to influence?

You make me sick to my stomach.

william pappas   February 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

the country would be so much better off if these fortune tellers would go home and take their balls with them–if a person twitches an eyebrow they want to tell us all eye twitchers are for this candidate—get a life and let the final count be the only measure to digest!!!

Adarrah for Obama   February 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Everyone should vote for the candidate they see fit for any reason they see fit because this is America!!!

Obama 08′

Tee   February 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Yep!!! Im not sure why all of American media is so against Hillary. What exactly has she done to deserve the hate. Im really curious. I thing all Hillary Haters should be looking at themselves. She's fought against all odds.

BB in Fargo   February 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Because Hillary and Bill are the most divisive candidates in history.

Forrest Gump   February 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Illegals are voting in record numbers no doubt.

Ryan   February 5th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

"The Latino vote for Clinton (not sure about the Asians) reflects the Latino prejudice against blacks, and not a reasoned approach to who would make a better president."

Well, what do you think the African-American vote represents? Seems like one could make a similar argument that the overwhelming African-American vote reflects a preference for Obama because he is black, and not a reasoned approach to who would make a better president.

Born in CA ... Voting for Obama!   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Keeping our fingers crossed for Obama …

CNN better be ready to eat some humble pie!

Jt   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Race in a multicultural society shouldn't bear so much weight in the media. Age Demographics are just as useful and I haven't seen any mention of the turnout of the youth vote for or against Obama. Perhaps the youth vote will supercede race, nationality, and even gender. Maybe you should say that female asians, and female latinos vote more and therefore are more patriotic than black men …. The information is just as useful.

roberto belleville,nj   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

it clear that black are acting like kids,but i tell you that WE ARE NOT READY FOE BLACKS TO LEAD MY COUNTRY!!!!!!!!haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Benjamin   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Somehow it's not OK to vote for a woman if you're a woman, but god forbid if you suggest an African American not vote for an African American.

Andie X.   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

i just saw mccains front runners victory speech. why did the strait shooter have to read from a teleprompter which he did poorly.

sheisme   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Hillary aka Hilldabe-a-s-t

Asian-American   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Asian-Americans, having long been stereotyped as geeks and nerds in high school, do NOT really care about the cool factor, which is a bad sign for Obama. They vote not to be cool and hip, but they vote what they think is best for the country — something they understand from being hard-working and giving importance to education.

Dem08   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

We are all Americans, red, yellow, black and white remember.. Looks like Hillary is doing just fine in California to me…

Teri   February 5th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

I agree with Elizabeth - you should not be reporting Racial Returns, you are making racism a part of this result. Its not about race, its about the economy - Stupid.
You completely ignore Clinton's overwelming wins in other States, and deminish this for women across the country.

sandra longley   February 5th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

you are so far off.exit polls NPB showing of those voters coming out of the polling booths-deciding who to vote for in the last two days CLINTON WINNING 2 to 1 - add that to all the other questions on exit polls and she is cleaning house…I'm watching until it's called. Yes we can Hillary

Susan   February 5th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

The media bias against Hillary Clinton continues………

Teri   February 5th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY GO HILLARY……….TO THE WHITEHOUSE!!!

Forrest Gump   February 5th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

The fix is in and Hill will win.

Ron   February 5th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

Here he goes again - another preacher speech - promises them heaven but cannot prove it even exist - how about some specifics for a change O.

Lecea21   February 5th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

Hillary may have the experience but i believe she doesnt have what it takes to run this Country, she speaks one thing and switches it up the next day, now im a woman but i dont think she can do it, but if she does then so be it. Go OBAMA!!!!!

Julie   February 5th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

As the numbers show Hillary ahead 55% to 33% at this very moment in California, predictable Bill Schneider leads with the headline "Clinton losing among blacks & whites in California."
IN SPITE OF ALL YOUR EFFORTS…….HILLARY IS WINNING TODAY!!!
Get OVER it!

Coun't agree with you more. CNN get over it, stupid misogynists.

john williams san diego, ca.   February 5th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

another reason to stop ALL immigration, especially from south of the border..Go back and change those 3rd world countries.

Teri   February 5th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

It just goes to show you Oprah can't tell the country who to vote for.
Oprah does not dictate who should be President.
Oprah can't buy herself a Pressydent.

lucre   February 5th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

shame on you, yes, you CNN

annie   February 5th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

To Bob Robertson,

If the Latinos voted for Obama, does that mean the Latinos discriminate women?
If women voted for Hillary, does that mean they are sexist?
If African-American voted for Obama, does that mean they are racist?

Don't be too simple minded.

Fairfax, Virginia   February 5th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Obama needs to win CA….
Hope he wins this.. i am with u Obama

Obama 08!

Tee   February 5th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Just watching Msnbc and Cnn. the Bias against Clinton is just incredible. have never seen anything like it.

Pir Charsobees   February 5th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

democrats can nominate Hillary if they want to lose white house to GOP again.

Murthy   February 5th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Did Obama really won super tuesday primaries?

Can we really say Obama is a winner based on super tuesday results. Most of the states Obama won are typical red states in general election. How can we expect him to get nomination based on these results and "hope" to win the general election. Clinton clearly won the democratic base and deserves to get the democratic nomination in 2008.Let's hope all democrats realize this when they go to DNC.

Abm Habibullah   February 5th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

I am asian and I am for Obama. i love Hillary too but I want change from political establishment, tired of conventional macho style and want america to be the GREATEST again in a humble way. I want america to lead the world in every walk of life and we need change for that. We need Obama.

Bryce K. Dixon   February 5th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

HILLARY 08

lindyj   February 5th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

The big news is that Obama didn't win everything. The way the news organizations call it, you'd think that Barack was the second coming. We're lucky we have two great candidates.

Mike   February 5th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Look at the Democrats infight over RACE. I love it.

The party of diiihhhversiiity and tooohlerahhhnce ISN'T, and NEVER was. Let the TRUE colors of their BIGOTRY be displayed for ALL to see!

John - San Diego   February 5th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

It's amazing how many HIllary campaign ads I saw on TV here , not to mention radio ads. I honestly heard 1 ad for Obama, and some of my friends got some voicemails on their cell phones saying to vote for him. That's just tacky, Go Hillary!!! your campaigning efforts are obviously paying off in California!!

Ryan   February 5th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

Am I the only "young" person who realizes that Obama won't actually bring any of the so-called "changes" to fruition? Nothing will ever deviate much from the status quo, short of a cataclysmic event (i.e., the Great Depression), so we might as well vote for someone who actually has experience instead of empty promises.

CaliZac   February 5th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

If you educated half the people who vote for Hillary that they are NOT voting for Bill Clinton….watch her numbers fall. Obama wins easily.

Valdez   February 5th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

11 states for Obama, but I still got to stomach Hillary in California. It is what it is.

ysca   February 5th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Why can't CNN say in the headline:

"Clinton winning among Latinos and Asians in California " instead of posting a negative headline?

It is so obvious how CNN is biased about this campaign, really!

Oh, by the way moderator, make sure you post my comments!

Kin   February 5th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Yo, Schneider, your report's terribly off. Exit polls do not have any real scientific value. The numbers she's putting up in California suggest she might be doing much better among whites and even blacks than your exit polls would suggest.

Connie   February 5th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Come on, you claim yourself the BEST political team…………….
Can you read numbers? She DID NOT LOSE!

Ryan   February 5th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Absolutely! Hillary supporters know that we can't be told what to vote for, we decide for ourselves! Keep reporting your false views CNN, but we hold our own!

Go Hillary!

Paul Ooi   February 5th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Why doesn't CNN's main title say " Latinos and Asians for Clinton" instead? In fact the biggest lack of coverage in California (and else where) is the almost non-existent support for Obama among Asian Americans like me.

Tom   February 5th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

Considering media has been against Hillary, California is a HUGE WIN for our soon-to-be Madam President!!! Yayyyyyyyy!!!!

Dave   February 5th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Obama's race should have nothing to do with the outcome of the election. He will not be able to lead this great nation back to the proper place in the international community. He is an excellent speaker but the President needs more than oratorical skiils to run this country. We are in a bad enough condition without electing a president with no experience in the areas that really matter.

Ron   February 5th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Change Washington? He could not even carry the kennedy state - how's he going to function in DC - he's toast there.

Mary   February 5th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Hillary is a TRUE inspiration. She fought against all odds, all of the media, the prejudice. This just proves to me she is the smartest and the best. CNN, you're are the loosers and everyone sees it. This election is going to turn people against you.

Raf   February 5th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

CNN is doing itself no favours with this kind of headline. Hillary Clinton could get 99% of the vote and CNN would lead with "Obama unanimous choice of last 1% of voters".

James   February 5th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

I agree about the media bias. As for the Asians and the Latinos, it's simple. They were forgotten because of Oprah making this all about race. I blame Oprah for all of this stuff. And listen to Obama taking cheap shots and lying right now about not taking money from lobbyists. Obama is such a phony. I'm sorry but he is lying through his teeth right now during this speech.

Mary   February 5th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

Go Hillary. CNN is extremely biased when it comes to the bright, articulate, experienced Senator from New York. The reporting is very disappointing. Sexism is alive and well at all levels of this news organization.

J.S.   February 5th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

I notice that Obama reads all of his speeches… doesn’t this mean that whatever he says is not coming from his heart but from what has been prepared a long time ago… way to be inspirational senator… Tells us more specifics about your programs and don’t talk so much about change and looking forward and not looking backwards… didn’t George Bush said the same thing… Look where we are now… we need more specifics senator!!!

caywen   February 5th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

Well, this Asian supported Obama. I can't believe the stupidity of my fellow Asians.

Bob   February 5th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

come on,cnn, be fair, just for once.

Lawrence in Phoenix   February 5th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Hillary congratulated her opponent for a great race in her speech tonight.

Obama continued to attack her.

Hopefully people will see right through Mr. Obama and realize that he would do whatever he needs to simply to become the President.

That's not "change." That's status quo.

Go Hillary!

asc   February 5th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

It's unfortunate that the US ain't the big 'ol melting pot it used to supposedly be, but not exactly suprising. In a race - oh the wacky puns - which is so dramatically split along racial lines, it would be negligent to fail to report it.

Remember the "how, who, what, where, why, when" of reporting, back before it was just entertainment? This blurb answers all these questions. I for one am fascinated to learn that ethnic groups which are minorities nationwide are single-handedly pulling what so far looks like a strong win for clinton in the most significant state of the day.

(the choice of title is interesting, but hey, whatever)

john   February 5th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

I have to agree fox is doing a better job at being unbiased ..shocking but very true

bg   February 5th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

To Asian American –

Your comment is absolutely ridiculous. Voting for Obama is not about the cool factor. I happen to a hard-working Asian-American woman who gives a lot of importance to education and I am very involved in Obama's campaign. That's because I know what's best for the country — I'm already cool and hip.

Jeff   February 5th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

One of the comments here was saying Obama was just so holy because he doesn't deal with lobbyists. Was that commentator aware that the silver tongued serpent of Hyde Park makes extensive use of them as campaign advisors? He refuses to discuss that with the press–but then again, he stiff-arms the press…even those segments of the press that fawn all over him. He is not the Christ-like figure some here are making him out to be. He's as phony as most other politicians–he just fools you because he strings words together well. Maybe he'll get the nomination, and maybe he'll get elected in November, but all you "change" folks better remember one crucial point….be very careful in making requests, because in the end, you will get what you asked for, but not in the way YOU intended….I smell Jimmy Carter more than I smell Bobby Kennedy (BTW–happen to notice who Bobby Kennedy's offspring decided to endorse…just a thought).

John, Euless, TX   February 5th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

Congratulations Hillary on a fine job tonight. I'm listening to Obama speak on how he didn't vote for the war….he just doesn't get it does he. He wasn't around to vote for it. Why does he sound like a preacher when he speaks?

Hillary you are a great candidate and have been very successful tonight! Keep up the momentum.

Sarah   February 5th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Go Obama win NOT for Black Americans, not for white Americans, not for Liberal Americans , not for concervative Americans BUT for the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Stan   February 5th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

This is Obama's time. Hillary can't stop him. If he gets MO, that's it-she'd be done.

Come on Obama, just get a couple more point in MO and this night is all yours.

Lynn   February 5th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

the title is misleading. Does the author endorse Obama?

D.L.   February 6th, 2008 12:00 am ET

Lead!!!
Hillary losing among whites and blacks in California…
Wow another race headline..
Could have even been
Hillary winning among Latinio's and Asians. " equal headline.'

Why Cnn don't you wait for more info before starting your silliness?
Oh by the way this is from "One more of your less educated viewers"
You know.. I guess I am to dumb to watch you any longer.
Thank you for pointing that out. Shame on me for thinking you valued my
loyality.
Those of us who support Hillary support her and understand the difference she has made in our lives. I listen to Obama with yet another pretty speech as he insults Hillary and steals words from past leaders while predending to be
a new leader. Good lord does he not know when to stop …….

Andie X.   February 6th, 2008 12:00 am ET

obama says he is only taking public funding is this true

taken from the pages of cnn:
Clinton and Obama have also been raising private funds for the general election, but Obama said he would return the money and accept public funding in the general if the Republican nominee agrees to do the same.

Kenneth A. Smith   February 6th, 2008 12:01 am ET

This is the best election in a long time in America. I vote for America she needs some healing and it is on the way according to the people.

Steve, NYC, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:01 am ET

80% blacks voting for Obama. Who's making this a race about race? 43% of Whites support Obama, so it appears the Whites are not choosing based on color.

Lee   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Hillary cares about all the people - including Latinos and Asians - she will be a president for all - not just for the blacks.

As I listen to Obamas speech tonight it reminds me of being in a southern baptist black church listening to the preacher. It makes me sick. He speaks a message but has no substance. It is all fluff and he wants to be MLK but…he AINT.

ANGELINA JOLIE   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA
WE DO NEED CHANGE AMERICA NEEDS CHANGE WE DO NOT NEED CLINTON
WE NEED A NEW PERSON AND I DO TRUST OBAMA … THIS IS NOT ABOUT BLACKS OR WHITE IT IS ABOUT OUR NATION . WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN RUN IT AND BRING CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY AND MAKE IT A BETTER AND SAFER PLACE TO STAY …. I AM A WHITE PERSON AND I AM WITH OBAMA ALL THE WAY. WE SHOULD STOP ALL THIS RACISM ISSUES AND THINK OF OUR COUNTRY AND KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL HUMAN AND WE ARE EQUAL.
OBAMA FOR 08 !!!

zipo   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Well, we all know that Latino and Asian have always been anti-African American. Thoses Latinos and Asians were not the people who gave so much to America from the Plantation that gave free labor to the U.S to the lives of all those Blacks who gave their life during the civil war for this country to be United and powerful to welcome those Asians and Latinos who are now against Blacks. Well we'll wait what Hillary will do with those +12MILLIONS of illegal mostly hispanic immigrants. We can not reward those outlwas with an amnesty, they need to be sent back where they came from because most of them are criminal, and we all know how those hispanic are in a mission to overcome African American as yesterday's Biggest minority. THAT 12 MILLION WE NEED TO MULTIPLY BY AT LEAST 2 COZ THEY HAVE KIDS WHO ARE NOW VOTING FOR HILLARY ( who is pro illigal immigrants) AGAINST AFRICAN AMERICANS. those Latino gangs don't attack whites they attack blacks and they believe they are better American than Blacks who gave so much to this country. We need to deport all those illigal immigrants who are coming here to kill Americans.

Strange Headline!   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

It's people like you who promote racism, Schneider!

Brooke   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

This shows that Obama should be the one to go up against the Republicans in the fall. He is like a freight train. He wins people over and makes them realize there is more to the political process than being divided by petty party lines.

Jt   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Murthy … maybe Obama causes a cross from republican to democrat, or how about the independent vote … for the general election lou dobs pionted out that it is around (i don't remember the exact stats) 1/3 rep 1/3 dem and 1/3 INDEPENDENT … if he can get the majority of the independent and also some of the liberal republicans, then he would win the general WITHOUT the base … isn't that the point of the whole thing to win the General election, and which can beat McCain easier … a bleeding heart card carying ACLU member who over 50% of the general public polled said that they would vote for anybody but her … or a new face who can swing away republicans by playing the middle … lets get out of partisan politics and appeal to the independents who "Don't we deserve a government that works?" 'Lou Dobbs

Tim   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

CNN might as well throw an endorsement to Obama….
Obama-biased news flood the website…

rw   February 6th, 2008 12:02 am ET

I agree with Rafi68 above, I tuned to Fox news for the results, could not stand the CNN tilted, slanted reporting against Hillary.

Thank you California Latinos, VIVA Hillary amigos.

LISA   February 6th, 2008 12:03 am ET

What happened to the Montana Republican results in your ticker?!? They were listed once - and now they're not there any more? We're small - but we still count!

Please check it out!

You know - something smells when exit polls are really different than the actual results. New Hampshire and now California. Makes me wonder if some of those unaccounted for millions in the Clinton global initiative are used to hack some of the machines there.

Matt   February 6th, 2008 12:03 am ET

I love how all of the Hillary tools are screaming victory with only 10% of precincts from the most populous state reporting.

Why waste a vote on Hilary, might as well swap parties and vote McCain. Obama is the only candidate left with even a HINT of competent policy, and the only one with any real connection to the values of the Democratic party. Not that he is the shining beacon in either case, but he outpaces Clinton by leaps and bounds on that.

James   February 6th, 2008 12:03 am ET

You Obama people are being brain washed and you and all of us will regret it if he is elected. I will vote Republican if he his the nominee after being a rigged democrat

Nicole   February 6th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Most of the states that Obama won are caucus states.. which are not truly representative of the total electorate of those states…
Obama is doing poorly among with latino voters again… and latino voters will be crucial in the general election. I daresay, John McCain could win California because of the Latino vote if Obama is in the general election.
Face the facts.. Hillary competes better in the states and the key demographics that matter most to winning the general election.

Steve, NYC, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Yes John, Obama speaks like a preacher. And I don't hear anything of substance. And Thank You, he didn't vote for the war because he was MIA.

mgleaso3   February 6th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Interesting that so many of the exit polls favor Obama and yet, Clinton has the lead in the vote. Either people are lying on the way out or something a bit shady is going on. (This is not just in California)

Rebecca - CA   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Someone explain to me why Latinos are voting in such large numbers for Hillary … I hope it is not a vote for Bill….. it can't be "change" …… because she and "he" are both part of the Democratic establishment. Just wondering…. Do you all realize how disliked these two are outside of the democratic establishment? I voted for Bill both times…but it is a new day…. let's move forward, already.

deMontferrand   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Racial card always played first by bl… afro-americans,remember O.J.Simpson case ?
Omaba as a president is a mystery, Clinton is predictable. we all need stability, not a "change". I can guarantee, that in my community Obama find no support

Steve, NYC, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Thanks Ryan, someone that sees through the inspirational fluff.

"Am I the only "young" person who realizes that Obama won't actually bring any of the so-called "changes" to fruition? Nothing will ever deviate much from the status quo, short of a cataclysmic event (i.e., the Great Depression), so we might as well vote for someone who actually has experience instead of empty promises."

Jen, New York, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Why Asians are favoring Hillary is beyond me. This Asian American voted for Obama!

Steve   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

"Well, this Asian supported Obama. I can't believe the stupidity of my fellow Asians."

All 75% of them?????

Kerry Snyder   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Whatever happened to just reproting the news-just the facts without racial or PERSONAL bias???! My mother was a journalist and she would be appalled as would I am sure Mr. Murrow. CNN and others really do make me sick…you are the detriment of this country and of elections. I don't think you should be allowed to report anything until all ballots are counted and then only the numbers PERIOD.

California 4 Hillary   February 6th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Oh, so wrong. I am a white woman and I LOVE HILLARY! If you saw the crowd that gathered at her Town Hall, you would think twice!

Mike   February 6th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Exactly Ryan! I'm a young person too (26 years old), but I realize that the US government has it's checks and balances which will prevent radical change to happen. Small incremental changes are possible for a president, but if you want to see major changes, you better wish that America becomes a dictatorship. Lobbyists will still exist, and you'll still have the old establishment like the Kennedys (who ironically endorsed Obama) still in office.

Dusty   February 6th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Why get caught up in exit polls? Did you stop and watch when you voted today how many people did not fill out an exit poll? If only 30% of the voters stop to fill out this poll, how acurate can it be?

Steve   February 6th, 2008 12:07 am ET

"Am I the only "young" person who realizes that Obama won't actually bring any of the so-called "changes" to fruition? "

Most of the young educated Asian Californians are with you, judging by the CNN statistics.

Asian for Hillary   February 6th, 2008 12:07 am ET

I am an Asian and I am a Hillary supporter. Very proud that Asian is helping Hillary in California. Obama is not an honest candidate by all means. He refused to give straight answers to questions raised by 80-20 when he was given the equal opportunity as Hillary and Edward had. His camp only came back few days before the California primary with answers in the hope of getting some Asian votes. Asian won't fooled. You ignored Asian, and you will not get Asian votes. Go Hillary, you get my whole hearted support! Shame on you Obama!

Nicole   February 6th, 2008 12:07 am ET

The people are saying they are FED UP with the overtly biased mainstream media.

Eric   February 6th, 2008 12:07 am ET

The poor Hillary supporters believe that they are getting ClintonRedux. Sequels usually don't work, although Godfather II was good and there are similarities to Hillary there. And certainly 2009 is different from 1993. Hopefully before the election Hillary supporters will realize that she would be terrible for the country. Change and experience is needed and Obama has both.

Danielle   February 6th, 2008 12:08 am ET

Well, this story is just one more reason to look to other news outlets. CNN is so shamelessly biased towards Obama, I will be getting my news from MSNBC or even Fox News going forward.
Anything is better than this travesty of the "news."

Ann, mid-Michigan   February 6th, 2008 12:08 am ET

You are all forgetting that early voting was allowed in California since mid-January, before Obama started matching Clinton in opinion polls. . The individuals giving their opinions in exit polls are telling the researchers who they voted for today. The early voters are not part of this equation.

MISSOURI   February 6th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Its all about delegates. Right now things are tight and this works to Obama's advantage.Clinton may win California but not by a margin huge enough to give her a clear lead. Mind you the wind of change is blowing in both directions, North for Obama, South for Clinton. It is foolish to count chicks before they are hatched. 13 % return is not big enough to decide the vote. I have watched Clinton's lead in Missouri evaporating from 15 to 1 % point. So anything is possible. Obama for sure will make a push even if he losses it won't be a huge blow

Steve, NYC, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:09 am ET

thanks Lwerence. Obama is wolf in sheeps clothing.

"Hillary congratulated her opponent for a great race in her speech tonight.

Obama continued to attack her.

Hopefully people will see right through Mr. Obama and realize that he would do whatever he needs to simply to become the President.

That's not "change." That's status quo.

Go Hillary!"

Benjamin   February 6th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Shame on any Obama supporter who claims anyone who votes for Hillary is uneducated. I fall in the realm of highly educated and well-paid…I support Hillary. I know who she is, and what she stands for. I find that I am not naiive, I don't fall for empty rhetoric of an undeliverable utopia….and I AM ONLY 25!!

Steve, NYC, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:10 am ET

May God help us if Obama gets in because he is 'cool'. Coolness won't solve our problems.

oltha   February 6th, 2008 12:12 am ET

In a society where the politically correct are far too prevalent already, it's actually refreshing to see the open mention of race at all. As Americans we should be proud of our differences and, more importantly, our right to maintain them.

Mike   February 6th, 2008 12:12 am ET

YES WE CAN! I think its pretty sad that Obama has stolen the Hispanic/Chicano slogans thinking it will give them the vote. Sorry Obama it takes substance not empty rhetoric. BTW the UFW supports Hillary as does Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez's children.

brian   February 6th, 2008 12:13 am ET

I'm absolutely disgusted by the bias against Hillary. It's pretty shocking, actually. She could win 21 states and CNN would find a way to focus on Obama having momentum because he won one.

James   February 6th, 2008 12:15 am ET

I saw an answer by a Republican congressman on Bill Maher that echoed my theory on the Hillary Hate. He said she was divisive because she tried to fix health care back in the 1990s. He didn't mention that the insurance industry spent $300 million (which was a lot more back then) attacking her efforts and that the media got involved like the pawns they are by going after her and Bill.

Just ask why CNN setup Michael Moore when Sicko came out and ambushed and slandered his movie on the problems with the US Health Care system on live TV. Same reason as Hillary then and Hillary now. The media has huge ties to the drug, insurance and HMO companies and attacks ANYONE who looks like a legitimate threat. Obama is not one based on his plan. Edwards was and they pretended he didn't exist.

This won't be posted anyways because CNN has moderated posts…I just hope whoever reads this and doesn't post it goes home and reads 1984 and that warms your cold heart.

asc   February 6th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Matt: Hillary is ahead by 80 deligates today alone. Adding to her lead of 90 going in, at this point Obama would need to win CA with a lead of 50% or so just to to pull even. That's not happening.

She's ahead by 22% with 10% reporting, which is almost identical to what it was with 2% reporting. With such a large number of voters, quite a small portion can often be used to project the winner. The only chance of a turnaround is if the results so far are from areas very weighted toward clinton.

Ron   February 6th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Wolfe: Hillary takes AZ. well that was fast what no Spectacular! O I forgot she's not O

Dusacre   February 6th, 2008 12:15 am ET

In order for our country to move forward, we need to accept who we are, our difference et what we have in common. This country is built on race, we cannot ignore that, we should confront it. Obama is uniting us. It will be a real lost for America to put Obama away because of his race.

Bill Schneider has done what is right. He has reported the data as there are. If you have a problem with that, then it is so because of your own prejudice.

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!   February 6th, 2008 12:15 am ET

I love how Obama wants to "change" Washington when he's part of it! What has he done to CHANGE Washington since being in the Senate?

NOTHING.

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

Rebecca - CA   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

ROBERTO IN NJ….that was an ignorant comment….. I hope you are not representative of the Latino vote.

darius   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

OBAMA will win and be the best thing for this country!

Ron   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

CA - 55% -30% but their exit polls say its still competitive. yes I know only 15% reporting. Have to wonder what they would be saying if O was the 55%?

Laura   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

The educated are the ones who think about things and not jump on a band wagon with what others are bombarding you with A.k.a. Obama adds and biased reporting.
Thinking about it, Hillary is the stronger candidate. Go Hillary!! We're with you all the way!

Sharon   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

McCain VS Obama… should be interesting… *smile*

Rebecca - CA   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

ROBERTO IN NJ….that was an ignorant comment….. I hope you are not representative of the Latino vote.

Dem08   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

GO Hillary, yes you can, and you did win California. MSNBC just called it..

laurie   February 6th, 2008 12:18 am ET

cnn…BIASED a little?

Steve   February 6th, 2008 12:19 am ET

"You know - something smells when exit polls are really different than the actual results. New Hampshire and now California. Makes me wonder if some of those unaccounted for millions in the Clinton global initiative are used to hack some of the machines there."

Must be Bubba (as the wizard of oz) manipulating all this levers behind the curtains - he's everwhere tonight!!!

Grow up.

Lailasmom   February 6th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Just goes to show you how race still plays in politics, more than ever in 2008. I'm in CA and voted proudly for Obama, but you hear talk radio and others say just because he is black, they will not vote for him..yet they hate Hillary. They feel that if she gets the nomination, then the Republicans can tear her up on the flip -flopping she has showed (needless to say, I stop listening to talk radio during this election). Its so pitiful… forgive me for being naive, but I thought maybe people will look at what each candidate stands for and how they can deal with issues we have here at home and how we can mend some international fences…rather than what they look like. Obama may not tackle issues that I am focusing on as much as I would like , but he's the closet figure that reflects my views.

I can't stand 4 more years of a Republican and I pray that the Clinton's don't get back in the White House. Well, there's my two cent…everyone have a good night.

Mark from Louisville   February 6th, 2008 12:20 am ET

CNN is so in love with Obama that they spin everything in his favor. as they were showing his live speech they displayed a big caption across the screen that read:
OBAMA AND CLINTON IN COMPETITIVE RACE IN CALIFORNIA. Meanwhile when the very small ticker at the bottom of the screen was scrolling current results and it came to California, Hillary was leading by a 55% to 32% margin over Obama. But they had to deceive the viewers by saying it was competitive. In other words he was losing but they couldn't just display a headline saying "Clinton leading big over Obama in California". This has been going on for weeks now with CNN and they are taking it to new levels in their infatuation of this guy.

treborjant   February 6th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Viva Hillary! She has the overwhelming support of NY, Cali, FL & Ohio…4 of the 5 largest delegate counts in the nation! She will win, even if it goes to convention! wooooohooooo!!!

Brandy, NJ   February 6th, 2008 12:21 am ET

Oh people don't fight over all of this. CNN and FOX are in the same bed together. They are biased reporting media. All of this about 'best political team on tv' … nice try CNN.

I turned over to CBS tonight. Much more fair and less bias reporting.

CNN called Hillary out of the race after Iowa, even though she only lost by like one delegate or so.

CNN said that MO an all important state until she started to win it, then they said that the most important was MN since Obama won it.

CNN, if you count in one day, give Obama more positive air time both online and on tv. Clinton might get as many headlines but the phrasing of her headlines inspires negativity and doubt, some often evoke bad feelings … such as race.

White voters are clearly more divided amongst the candidates. This does show that race is not an issue for white voters. Black voters are much more likely to vote for Obama. This makes you wonder if it is about race for them. White women seem to be more for Clinton, but not black women.

I'd advise everyone to just wait until everything is in.

Clinton today.
Obama tomorrow.
Think ahead dems.
Anti-CNN

max555   February 6th, 2008 12:21 am ET

Simple - Hispanic and Asian voter will not go for a black. A lot of whites will not vote for a black. Republicans will gain hispanic votes, asian votes, and no-black white votes in the general election.

Obama is having a hard time among the Democrat faithfull, in the general election he gets creamed. Blacks make up only 11-15% of the US population and they have poor voting turnout.

In the primaries the black vote is making Obama a candidate. The black vote in the Demorcratic primary is a much much higher percentage of the vote total than what it will be in the general election.

Obama will get the nomination, but he is the one person that guarantees the Republicans will win. California will vote republican in the general election and insure a republican win.

I must applaud the republican strategy. Obama will insure a republican win and the hispanic, asian, and no-black white vote will migrate from democratic party.

Holly, Kansas City, MO   February 6th, 2008 12:21 am ET

I've said it before and I'll say it again:

Hillary nomination = McCain vote from this Democrat.

Some of you still do not understand. Just because the most hard-line liberals among us like her and agree with some of her policies does NOT mean she is electable in a GENERAL ELECTION. She would get walloped!! Wake up!!

By the way, Missouri is delivering for Obama now despite some early predictions. What happened California? Hopefully this will tighten up as more of the non-mailin votes are counted.

Forrest Gump   February 6th, 2008 12:21 am ET

Hillary said she would give California back to Mexico if they vote for her.Go Hillary.The fix is in and Hill will win.

Ace   February 6th, 2008 12:21 am ET

NBC projects Clinton win in CA.

Laura   February 6th, 2008 12:22 am ET

I'm an advanced practice nurse with a Masters degree and I support Hillary. I do not believe myself to be uneducated

Carl   February 6th, 2008 12:22 am ET

If some of you actually use the logic that you support Hillary because Obama is a liar…

please go back to never never land and smell reality… for I shall call you all hypcrites.

All it takes is for you to listen to Clinton speak in each state, and basically insulting each region "with her made up accents" which is just pathetic…

that doesn't even go into her policies

Lee   February 6th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Congratulations to Senator H. Clinton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. She just has won the wonderful state of California!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mary   February 6th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Sorry, but unlike CNN who can't seem to bring themselves to call California for Hillary - CBS did and Hillary took California!!!!!!!!!!! As for Obama, he should get a new slogan, "Hype We Don't Believe In"

Carl   February 6th, 2008 12:23 am ET

If some of you actually use the logic that you support Hillary because Obama is a liar…

please go back to never never land and smell reality… for I shall call you all hypocrites.

All it takes is for you to listen to Clinton speak in each state, and basically insulting each region "with her made up accents" which is just pathetic…

that doesn't even go into her policies

marce   February 6th, 2008 12:24 am ET

Honestly, it is about race. Anyone who is realistic about Race in America knows that most Latinos don't like Blacks and neither do most Asians. As an educated Latina I wish that I could sway the Latino vote to Obama, because he can really change this country for the better. But in reality, my Latino family members, co-workers and friends won't vote for Obama and neither will my Asian friends, and the reason is because he is black. I wish there was another reality, but that is what it is like in Orange County, CA.

Dusacre   February 6th, 2008 12:25 am ET

The devil himself can come and vote for Hillary, He may even bring all his armies. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Bill Clinton may yell at reporters, he may even bark. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Hillary and Bill Clinton may say all kind of lies and use all kind of dirty tactics to destroy their opponents. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Marketers and political strategists may repackage Hillary Clinton and sell her to us. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

All Clinton supporters can vote for her as long as they want. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

The Clintons may change the rules in the middle of the game; they may want to count shamelessly the Michigan and Florida delegates or use a so-called "win" in Florida to gather a dishonorable momentum. All that will not matter. Hillary will not be the next president of the United States.

Why?

Americans in the vast majority are people with a good judgment. They know and see what the Clintons are.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   February 6th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Please, please!!

Don't fall victim to the Clinton's. They have used their political machines to do harm to the Obama campaign.

We need a leader that will represent us well throughout the world. . .and this is not the Clinton's!!

We need A CHANGE, folks! Forget about the Clinton's and Bush leadership. We need someone who will do us proud.

Vote OBAMA!!!!!

Clifton   February 6th, 2008 12:25 am ET

OBAMA—–He helped the poor………Obama should be the choice……….he has really accomplished more than any other person thought………..I would say that America is slowly coming around……….if we vote for the issues it will be Obama……if we look at race Hillary could sneak in…………I feel sorry for the Latinos if theyt don't care for blacks but I do believe that at some point they will come around………Just remember look at the issues………..God Bless America……….Go Obama………

Robert   February 6th, 2008 12:25 am ET

it is getting very clear out there with the polls all showing that race is still a big part of this great country of ours and becoming more evident as the election goes on. the preacher ( OBAMA ) stands up and sounds out a wonderful verse. but alas no sustance once again this listner still see's no evidence of a candidate who is worthy of the title president and yes i say hilary does she deserves it she has proven herself worth of the task prime example ted kennedy and john kerry openly support obama and what did it get him hmmmmm who won that state… time the obama people wiped the webs of obamanasime from there eyes and see that there is a world out there a world were we can become one instead of this yes we can chant with once again i have to say it. NO SUBSTANCE

GO HILARY 2008

Benjamin   February 6th, 2008 12:26 am ET

HILLARY WINS CALIFORNIA!! PROJECTED WINNER ACROSS ALL MAJOR NEWS CHANNELS!!

Ryan   February 6th, 2008 12:26 am ET

McCain v. Obama? You can bet that we'll have another Republican administration.

voter   February 6th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Schneider's title could easily be: Obama losing among Women (39% vs 57%), Latinos (34% vs 66%) and Asians(25% vs 75%). And Latinos and Asians comprise 36% of voters vs only 7% black voters. and 54% of voters are women. Schneider has lost his reputation as a journalist, more like a extremely biased political pundit who likes spinning.

mike   February 6th, 2008 12:26 am ET

This race is more about issues that shouldn't count than it is about substance. If anyone disagrees, please explain Romney's 88% in Utah without mentioning religion. We've become a polarized society, in part thanks to candidates who will exploit anything to win. This election could do a lot of damage to our society - as evidenced by many of the posts on this site.

David   February 6th, 2008 12:27 am ET

HILLARY, we need you to help heal our country from two terms of the Bush administration. You offer us so much. . . and we have to all want to unite — one person cannot do that for us it begins within each individual to desire that. So with personal responsibility I go foward. Hillary will win!!

darius   February 6th, 2008 12:27 am ET

OBAMA 2008! let's get someone who can relate with the rest of the world in Obama and not condone a cheating spouse for their own political gains - like Hillary has.

Smart   February 6th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Obama is a product of the MEDIA! Nothing more.

If you were educated… you would see through the hype.

Christina   February 6th, 2008 12:27 am ET

CNN's coverage of the democratic party' primary has been the most bias news reporting that I have ever witness. It is without a doubt, there is a bias towards Obama. Go Hillary Go.

Teresa   February 6th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Hillary should be given a chance to straighten out the mess the country is in. Then in four years, Obama should be ready and more experienced for the next four years if she can't get a dent put in this George Walker Bush crap. Its going to be the biggest mess to clean up and alot of blame and heat will be placed on the new president. I don't think Hillary has anything to gain personally seeking the office Obama does.
Go Hillary! May the Lord help you along the way!

Just My 2 Cents   February 6th, 2008 12:28 am ET

The media once again race baiting and then will put the blame on the Clintons. As an Obama supporter I can see it clearly and I wish my fellow Obama supporters would see this.

Also, someone mentioned a few days ago on here, that the Obama supporters tend to go against what Sen. Obama stands for and I echo that. Please stop the attack on Sen. Clinton. Sen. Obama is about unity not hatred.

Democrats are for untity. Let's go democrats.

chelsea   February 6th, 2008 12:28 am ET

can someone please tell me why everyone likes obama so much other than the fact that he's for change (they're all for change) or the fact that they're just jumping on the bandwagon?

go asians and latinos! right on!

rock on, hil, rock on.

GARY   February 6th, 2008 12:29 am ET

WE ALREADY HAD CLINTON IN OFFICE, SO WHY WOULD WE WANT HER AGAIN? I'M NOT READY FOR A WOMEN PRESIDENT, ESPECIALLY A CLINTON. I'M A REPUBLICAN, BUT I WILL ADMIT THAT I DO LIKE OBAMA.

Benjamin   February 6th, 2008 12:29 am ET

Any Democrat who says they vote Republican if Hillary is the candidate is guilty of making her unelectable. If your party majority wants her, then you should accept the majority rule of vote, and give the White House to the Dems. The House and Senate NEED a Democratic White House to get things done in this country!!

Don't be too sure that Republicans won't vote for Hillary after what their party did to America the last 8 years.

latino   February 6th, 2008 12:34 am ET

if america elect black prezident they are going to have cituation like in kenia.

Just My 2 Cents   February 6th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Only Ignorant Democrats would give their vote to a Republican. I am an Obama supporter and if he is not the nominee, I will NOT VOTE FOR ANY REPUBLICAN.

mike   February 6th, 2008 12:39 am ET

The thing that bothers me about Hillary is that people seem to either love her or hate her. That will not bode well in the general election. I seriously doubt that she can attract independents like she does the Democratic base, and she certainly will not pull many Republican votes. If we want a Democrat in the White House, Obama is the only sure winner.

Steve, NYC, NY   February 6th, 2008 12:40 am ET

People need to read this and maybe do some of their own investigation. Listen to Obama during the DEBATE, NOT the speeches. His speeches are prewritten and nothing more than motivational. But you see in his debate how he never answers the tough questions.

February 5, 2008 11:58 pm ET

One of the comments here was saying Obama was just so holy because he doesn't deal with lobbyists. Was that commentator aware that the silver tongued serpent of Hyde Park makes extensive use of them as campaign advisors? He refuses to discuss that with the press–but then again, he stiff-arms the press…even those segments of the press that fawn all over him. He is not the Christ-like figure some here are making him out to be. He's as phony as most other politicians–he just fools you because he strings words together well. Maybe he'll get the nomination, and maybe he'll get elected in November, but all you "change" folks better remember one crucial point….be very careful in making requests, because in the end, you will get what you asked for, but not in the way YOU intended….I smell Jimmy Carter more than I smell Bobby Kennedy (BTW–happen to notice who Bobby Kennedy's offspring decided to endorse…just a thought).

Isabelle   February 6th, 2008 12:42 am ET

Obama won states that WON'T vote democrat in November…but the media doesn't mention that. Vote for Hillary..stick it to the man!

Zina   February 6th, 2008 12:44 am ET

Obama did wonderfully tonight!! He did much MORE than was expected! Missouri was just called for him!

I'm so proud to have caucused for this man!

Obama '08

BOB   February 6th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Republicans would vote for Hillary , in the ceneral election, but not fo for , the kid on the block . For the republicans will, dump all his dirty laundry out for the public to sort threw. May find a loose check , from Farrakhan. And many more from the great state of Ill.

Isabelle   February 6th, 2008 12:47 am ET

I hope Hillary wins the nomination and chooses Obama as VP. In 8 years he will win and be really ready. I haven't heard him say much of anything specific and John McCain and the republicans will tear him a new one I'm afraid.

Laura   February 6th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Biased, oh yes. No sooner did cnn call Clinton the winner of California that the pundits were spinning that she'll have some problem related to dollars to fund her campaign. Can you let us ride the high and not rush to go "there"? If it was Obama who they were discussing we'd hear about how great and filled his pockets are.

I have no worries about her funding– all interested parties, lets back her, go to HillaryClinton.com

SF, CA   February 6th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Zipo, get a life!

I am Latino, and I have voted for a female African American candidate for posts in the past.

Your message of "We need to deport all those illigal immigrants who are coming here to kill Americans" shows your immense racial animosity toward Latinos and Asians.

I voted for a white woman, because she is the most experienced person to lead this country. She doesn't vote "present", she has ideas, and she's not only about blowing hot air.

SF, CA

joey   February 6th, 2008 12:51 am ET

Choosing a president because of cool factor could lead to disaster like Iraq war, Bay of Bigs, Cuban Missile crisis, etc. We need a president who look at this jot with a serious ideas how to solve it. Just find a cool way to say I bring change and nothing more. I like JFK, the myth even though, he was before my time. His speeches were very elegant and no hint of arrogance. I like Obama too but his thin on specifics, and more rhetorics just do not cut it for me. And when I listen to Senator Obama's speeches, I detect a hint of arrogance and smugness unlike JFK
Joey

David   February 6th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Mike —

I wouldn't write Hillary off too soon for getting along with Republicans, if you knew anything about her, she has a very strong , successful record in the Senate for working across the aisle with Republicans and Democrats alike. Hillary is the one!

sa   February 6th, 2008 12:53 am ET

This voter believes Bill Clinton was right 'on the money' when he pointed out, over and over, how this contest was about race. STUPIDLY - about race. The race issue is plastered everywhere we ALL look, folks! Hasn't the last seven and a half years of stonewalling and extreme partisanship taught us Democrats anything?

Just because I am a "Hillary" woman - does NOT mean I am against Barack. Obama (from my perch) is eloquent and he DOES have Kennedy-esque visions. Hillary and Barack each share MLK-esque visions … or, as I'd like to call them John Lennon "Imagine" visions. These are the visions we Americans need to fix our eyes upon … that we may all day "live as one", free of any and all racial hatred.

Remember, "Headlines" sell … they draw our attention and rile us internally making us lose our focus. Remember - our focus should continue to be upon change, be it via Hillary or Barack.

SF, CA   February 6th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Gary, get past your sexism.

Countries all over the world have elected women as their leaders.

There are 3 Latin American countries (which are seen as "macho" countries) who have women presidents. Nicaragua has also had a woman president.

Our neighbors to the north had Kim Campell.

Our British friends had Margaret Thatcher for 12 years.

India had Indira Gandhi.

The Philippines has had Corazon Aquino, and they currently have a woman leader.

Should I go on?

Get out from under your rock. You are GOP so, what can we expect?

AnnaLee   February 6th, 2008 12:55 am ET

This title is ridiculus. Completely biased, misleading, how dare you call it "reporting"? The media's bias against Hillary is almost disgusting. What's their problem? Shame on you CNN!

Benjamin   February 6th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Missouri was a near draw, with a negligible difference. Barely goes one way or the other…look for it to tell you nothing.

Lee   February 6th, 2008 12:59 am ET

The only thing I hate from Barack Obama is that it looks like he just knows how to talk all the good things while everyone has already known that he can't even do a thing to whatever he wanted to say in his ad!. All he wanted to do is "I want this, I want that….blah…blah" in his ad. And I have to say that it looks like CNN is being angry with the results from California!.

Hillary   February 6th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Without looking at the final vote and comparing that to the electorate, you can't be sure whites really voted for Obama as much as they say. People often lie so they don't appear racist. Also, you can't take an exit poll of the early voters. I believe the white vote was close, but I'm skeptical that more whites voted for him than for Hillary.

guy strohmeier   February 6th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Ben, You can be sure that no Republicans I know will ever vote for Hillary.

Sarah   February 6th, 2008 1:02 am ET

mike you got it right.

SF, CA   February 6th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Zipo,

My parents are not illegal immigrants, and I ALWAYS vote Democrat - REGARDLESS of race, gender.

My brother in MN voted for Obama.

Stop your generalizing, and you'll be a much happier person.

Boogie   February 6th, 2008 1:03 am ET

PEOPLE…don't be fooled by these angry comments!!!
Most voters don't spend there time being influenced by hateful rhetoric on the web…they have real jobs and real opinions.

If Clinton wins the nom…a TINY percentage of sore losers will vote against her…the rest of the country is NOT that angry…only us nerds on the internet.

I'm a dedicated Hillary supporter…but, I'm a DEMOCRAT FIRST…both candidates will do pretty much the same thing in reality.

I think Obama is a arrogant, government demonizing, televangilist…but, I'll still vote for him if he wins…we HAVE TO SAVE OUR SUPREME COURT NOMINEES!!!
Take a chill and live to fight/vote another day.
Many people died so we could have this choice!
It's a privlege.

Rebecca - CA   February 6th, 2008 1:05 am ET

I am a democrat (white woman, over 50)…never voted any other way, because there was always a Dem available to trust and support. If Hillary were to win the nomination, I will vote for "Character" first…. gotta give that one to McCain. It is not over just becuase of Cali's vote. I predict that many of these predominantly Red states with predominantly white voters who have voted overwhelmingly for Obama are anti-Hillary voters. Like I said, when it is a choice between Hillary and John McCain, we would have to actually "believe" Hillary to support her…the only thing I believe about Hillary is that she is an extremely ambitious politician… not at all a champion of the people.

Aloha Independent for Unbias and Objective Media Coverage   February 6th, 2008 1:08 am ET

Here We Go Again
The downplay of a Senator Clinton's victory by bias and subjective reporting runs rampit. This report is evident of that statement.

dan   February 6th, 2008 1:17 am ET

absentee ballots and early voting played a large role in the Clinton victory… its got its upsides and downsides.

Jasira   February 6th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Its funny that people are complaining about race & gender being a factor in this election. It was always a factor in politics. In 230 some odd years there's never been a racial minority, female, or combination of both so close to receiving a US Presidential nomination. Were there never any that could do the job? Of course there were but bigotry and prejudice held them back. White males and white women have been keeping white males in the most powerful positions of political office since this country began and only now, after re-electing the worst President in our history and allowing this country to crumble, are they desperate enough to consider the possibility of giving someone "different" a chance.

I am black and since gaining the right to vote over 20 years ago I have always done so for one white male or another for President. Racial minorities have demonstrated our willingness to cast our votes for people who don't look like us. Black people helped carry Bill Clinton in office with over 80% of our vote. Black women afforded Hillary and many other white women the opportunity to sit with the most powerful leader in the free world as his First Lady - a title no black woman has worn. Black people voted overwhelmingly for Gore and Kerry. It was not us who dropped the ball and allowed Bush a 2nd term.

This time its the majorities turn to us show that they can vote for people who don't look like themselves or aren't the same sex as themselves. As a black woman I say that I've already proven myself and done my part. I like Obama's message. I think he can be a voice of reason in this troubled world. I think he can do the job well with the right advisors as every President needs. I trust that he's got black people's best interest at heart as well as the rest of America and I have never had that comfort. I'm not going to feel guilty about voting on that bas