February 5, 2008
Posted: February 5th, 2008 07:34 PM ET

(CNN) – CNN has just called Georgia's Democrat primary for Barack Obama. How did he win so convincingly there?

As was the case in South Carolina, African-American voters overwhelmingly supported the Illinois senator: 88 percent to 11 percent, according to the early exit polls. Those voters made up roughly half the Democratic electorate, just as they did in South Carolina.

But Obama's win was even bigger in Georgia than in South Carolina, because he won significantly more white voters. He got 39 percent of white voters in Georgia, compared to the 24 percent he got in South Carolina. It seems he may have benefited from John Edwards decision to withdraw.

White men voting in the Democratic primary were almost equally likely to support either candidate: 50 percent went for Obama while 45 percent went for Clinton. Among white women, there was a bit of a gender split at work: 62 percent went for Clinton while 36 percent went for Obama.

– CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider

Filed under: Bill Schneider


Dianne   February 6th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Sure hope Democrats choose wisely!!!

This is utter nonsense & quit the 'race baiting' tactics.

How black is Iowa, Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Minnesota, Utah etc.?

Barack Obama is a born-Leader & brilliant. He's proven he's the choice of many and crosses party lines & appeals to independents!!!

Billary if chosen as the Nominee will do nothing but UNITE the right-wing base. She is a very POLARIZING figure. More so POLARIZING since she has the 'Bill-half' campaigning for her.

I USED to respect the Clinton's but their "WIN AT ALL COST" tactics of the last few weeks have sickened me. Bill's campaigning behaviour in South Carolina was DISGUSTING! And, Hillary's manoeuver in Florida & Michigan truly demonstrates her mentality of "WIN AT ALL COST". Her sense of ENTITLEMENT is truly SELFISH, she CARES about NO ONE, but HERSELF.

The Democrats have had an election 'in-the-bag' before; only to end up shooting themselves in the foot.

NOMINATE BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

GO OBAMA!!!

Kathryn, Augusta GA   February 6th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Opportunity for real change is knocking and Obama didn't just open the door he is taking the hinges off !

Judy   February 5th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

ok i have had enough fun. good night since you will be up alllll night.

Ashwin   February 5th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Obama

You are more than just politics, you are hope, dreams, substance and the future…you bring about positive energy which is what the world needs today. If the world had its say, they would elect you President for you are the People’s President. Countries and cultures have fences and there are different views from both within and outside the fence. From where I see it, following you is like a religion; it is a more than just a routine, it is becoming a way of life, and if you are elected President of the United States of America, you could CHANGE the world as you would become a way of life for the world.

Ashwin Sreekumar,
Australia

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I think the next president will spend much of the first couple of years having to "clean things up" and mend some fences for Americans. As a mom of three boys in SE Virginia, I am looking toward the future and hoping my boys will have a President they can look up to. I believe Obama is the man for that job and (to get back on subject) I couldn't care less what color his skin is. Time for me to sign off. One more thing.... I'm not putting down Hillary, I have SO much respect for her. I just think HE will be strong enough to tackle all of this country's problems left behind by Bush.

Me   February 5th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Otto wrote: "Bad decisions are worse than none."

Not making a decision, is a decision in and of itself – a decision to do absolutely nothing.

I'm not a Bush supporter either, but I hold to my contention that we need wisdom behind the action in the White House regardless of the political fallout. The President is a leader and a public servant, someone we are supposed to be able to entrust our lives, our livelihoods, and our nation's future to.

lovely in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Absolutely Barb, I took my 10 year old son to DC for the Cherry Festival in April. IMO ('in my opinion' for Judy) that is just a must for every American. Not only is it moving, but you will see people from EVERY nationality on this planet in one 10 square mile. If you come away from there with racist or sexist feelings, you do NOT know what it is like to be AMERICAN. If you can't handle that, don't go, you will be miserably out numbered and show you how small you are. My son even climbed on the WH wrought iron gate surrounding it with Secret Service answering all his many questions. Oh, except the one 'is he home?' . Great city and one day will again be a great country but that begins with CHANGE.

Otto   February 5th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

B wrote
I detest Bush, you have to at least say he makes decisions…yes bad ones but he does take a stand.

No. Bad decisions are much worse than none.
The decision to attack Iraq, a foreign country that had not attacked us, was probably the worst decision made by a president in our lifetime. Our treasury is depleted and we never found WMDs or Osama bin Laudin.

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Either Obama or Hillary will be a huge improvement over our current administration. With so many states having less then 30% voter turnout last election, I hope this time people will be at least inspired to vote.

Otto   February 5th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Only Obama is speaking openly of restoring our Constitutional rights which were eroded during the Bush era.

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

I am a white female and made my decision after listening to several debates. I like both candidates SO MUCH, however, Obama will have my vote. It has nothing to do with sex, race, or religion. I just think he's the best person for the job.

Unlike a few certain bloggers, I HAVE stood at the top of the Lincoln Memorial and I HAVE been to the National Archives and seen the actual Constitution and JFK's inauguration speech. Maybe a couple of you need to go to DC and stand within the walls of the Lincoln Memorial. It's overwhelming, and might just remind you how priviledged you are to even be an American. How shameful that some use that priviledge to be narrow-minded or racist. Vote for who you believe in!!!

Judy   February 5th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Oh New York and New Jersey for Clinton..

lovely in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Totally OT (that's 'off topic' for Judy) where are you located Barb? I'm SW Va. and we have a huge love going on here for the man.

Hightower, IL   February 5th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Let us open our minds, and begin to challenge our apathy. Enthuisiasm is so needed in this country, We need to be excited about solutions in order to muster up the energy for the changes that have to come. Thank you Obama for bringing us out of sleepwalking state and into the discussion.

lovely in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Oh, just to slide this in.... DELAWARE FOR OBAMA !!!

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Lovely in VA.....I am SO ready!

GOBAMA!!!

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Fortunately, her vote will only count once.

Malin   February 5th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Judy you don't know how STUPID you sound.America is going forward and people like you will not wil not have a place in this country with your backward thinking.It's time for America to start seeing each other as just Americans without the White ,African Latino or whatever in front.This country can be unified but only if we want it to be so.Let us focus on how how we as individuals can make America better.

lovely in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Hey Barb – ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRAIN TO COME TO VIRGINIA ON FEB 12?? I got my ticket and it clearly states 'No one name Judy from the CNN boards is allowed !!' Party on – let's go find a more updated board. Follow me!

useyourbrain   February 5th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

I suppose Judy will next argue that Obama won Illinois because 99% of Illinois voters are black. Since census data shows that there only 30% of Georgia's population is African American, your reasoning demonstrates total illogic.

Judy   February 5th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Hey barb...it is LOL...get with the year 2008

Alicia from NC   February 5th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

lovely in VA:
wooooooowwwww.
i'm trying to ignore her but her stupidity is slapping me in the face
make her go away

pat   February 5th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Barb in VA.. love your comment! I hope Mom turned that computer off..nignt night

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

To Lovely in VA ..... Laughing Out Loud!!!!!!

pat   February 5th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Hey Judy.YOU are not ready for a black president but the people in IOWA are and so many others. Get a grip!

lovely in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

She got AK (Arkansas for Judy) because she was the first lady there – like someone said before – half those votes are sympathy – nothing more.

Shun   February 5th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Wow...

Obama got more of the white male vote as well.

He could not have won WITHOUT the white male vote.

Yet, Hillary supporters scream "Racist"?

And basicly imply black people are stupid....?

Wow...

lovely in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Alicia – She's been on many boards, she's not joking around, just dumb and scorned. You can totally tell after a while. Let's just get together and ignore her, MAYBE she'll go away.

Ruben Berrios   February 5th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

I voted for what I consider the most honest and trustworthy of all the candidates-I voted for Barrack Obama. I am of hispanic descend, retired after 30 years from the United States Army, a Vietnam Veteran, wounded in combat, retired officer from Customs and Border Protection, DHS. I did not vote for him because he is a black, I voted for him because he has the inteligence, the eloquence, the stamina, and the leadership to really make some fundamental changes in this country. He will make, not a good president, but a great President and CIC.

mark   February 5th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

and to the man that says we should support obama because the rest of the world loves him... why would we do that the rest of the world wants to see us fail... they want us to have a bad leader.

Allen's Husband   February 5th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

America as we know it will no longer be a "SUPER POWER" republicians are bringing thi country to the ground. The 80's and the 90's were the good years but America as we know it has become a fested waste land. Take your money and invest overseas. OBAMA or CLINTON HAS NO CHANCE, BECAUSE THE RICH WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN AS PRESIDENT AND THE COUNTRY WILL GO DOWN WORSE THEN HOW IT'S GOING DURING THE BUSH YEARS.

Whitney   February 5th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

I voted for Obama!!!
GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wyoming Woman   February 5th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

I'm delighted to see both Democratic candidates in this race. Both are intelligent, both are capable of bringing this country back from the horrors of the Bush administration. While I favor Obama, cautiously hopeful that he really can bring about change, at this point I am more concerned that the Democrats have a candidate who can beat McCain, Romney or Huckabee.

Both Obama and Clinton are pretty much in line with everything issue that is important to me while the Republicans are solidly opposed.

Quite frankly I don't care if the pink elephants and purple and yellow zebras are the ones who put Obama over the top or if it took cross dressing, hairy backed computer generated fashion models to put Clinton in the winner's circle. The important factor is to be sure the Democrats win in November.

Atlanta   February 5th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Gimme a break - the Georgia win for Obama is no surprise. It's been predicted in similar percentages for weeks. Black politics infuse everything, and it was actually dangerous to put up any signs other than Obama ones in mixed neighborhoods. I saw dozens of Hillary and McCain signs ripped down or otherwise defaced in metro Atlanta, but all Obama signs were pristine right up to election.

badmus   February 5th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Obama won Georgia because he was able to sell himself to the electorate. No politician as generated such interest in a long time, at least not in my life time.

Go Obama

Alicia from NC   February 5th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I really hope that Judy broad is just trying to be funny. I really do. Because if she's not and she really believes what she is saying, I don't think I can take the fact that there are such ignorant people deciding who our next president will be

Me   February 5th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Not even 10% of the votes in Georgia are in yet, and they declared Obama with <1% of the precincts reporting. I notice the big lead closing slowly. Obama may still take the Georgia Democrats, but California Voter is correct: Obama carries a vast majority of the black vote. I know someone who is working on his campaign in another state, and to her it's all about the race.

CNN reports that the race gap is closed in the South. I don't know who they're kidding. Obviously they haven't spent much time in and around Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, or Savannah, and they haven't paid much attention to the news coming out of New Orleans since Katrina and several other little towns in Louisiana. Anyone who thinks race isn't an issue in the South doesn't really spend much time here. Race remains an issue, even if in the reverse direction from its historical place.

This year marks the first time in my 40 years on this earth that I voted Republican. I hear enough whining in my job and in the news every day. I don't want to hear it coming from the White House.

Juanita   February 5th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

I want to know what is your problem? A vote is a vote, I bet you voted for Bush,
didn't you.? Obama knows more than you< Duh, sit back and listen, rather than flapping your lips. As for paula, mary-pie in the sky???, just what did you mean?
We are for change, and change we are going to get!!!

So I say GO OBAMA!!

What have you done for our Country?

Thomas   February 5th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Lets look at Billary's so called experience. When Bill came into office Billary took on the Health Care industry. Prescription Health care stocks and others plummeted and health care cost increases continued to outpace the rest of the economy. We can't afford any more Billary.

Anonymous   February 5th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

So the question now is, are people more sexist or racist?

B   February 5th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

In a very Republican area of Georgia, everyone in line was grabbing and filling out the Democratic form for the primary. The strategy is: get Obama to be the nominee and then the Republicans will crush him in the general election. He has no substance, has no articulated plans-just a lot of "I will bring change" rhetoric, and he whines when someone dares to challenge him. What is he going to do when the Republican machine really gets going.....or better yet, what is he going to do when Chavez or the Iranian president say something derogatory about him? You cannot vote "present" when you are the President; we haven't seen any evidence of decisiveness yet and as much as I detest Bush, you have to at least say he makes decisions...yes bad ones but he does take a stand.

Andrea   February 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Wow, I thought the people on my regular website were reactionary and irrational! Hussein? Obama winning because he's black? We're not ready for a black president? I didn't know that white supremacist's even HAD computers in their houses! I picture them all still watching black and white televisions and being suspicious of new-fangled technology. Get with the program. We're ready...it's happening.

Obama 08

Georgia Voter   February 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I am a moderate, white male in Atlanta... you would be shocked at how far right the average white male in Georgia is. I'm afraid to come out of the closet and admit I might vote Democratic.

Quite simply, the Republican nominee will with GA and most of the south in November without campaining.

Brian   February 5th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

It is sad that in 2008 people are still holding on to racism. Obama is winning in Ga. because he is a great candiate.

Brian   February 5th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Linus, you sure need to remember all the good Hilary has done for this country for african americans

Dem08   February 5th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

jm24, I have said over and over, do not believe that all these racist comments are typical of Clinton supporters. I worked with many Hillary supporters in my state, of all races and no one was a racist. I think people are on here just stirring the pot and if people continue to fall for it, then God help them.

Hillary Clinton supporters are not racist. I am sure some are, can not speak for everyone, but that works for both canidates. You have "Obama" supporters spewing some nasty messages also. I dont think any true supporter of each would be that hateful. If they are, they are misguided.

Good luck to both, but I am rooting for Clinton.

Law of attraction   February 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!!!

Ray   February 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

It doesn't matter. When all the delegates are counted in the fall, along with the super delegates, Clinton will be the Democratic nominee. Deal with it.

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I just HAVE to say.....Just the fact that we can even post our own opinions on this forum is what makes America great!!!!!!

The next president will have to spend alot of time cleaning up the mess left behind by our current president before he/she can begin trying to push forward their own ideas. Either of these candidates would be a HUGE step up in the right direction.

Brian   February 5th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Obama is riding a small wave of support right now

Mirta   February 5th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

You would have thought he would have wiped her out here...that isn't that big of a spread as far as I can see!

Go Hillary '08 !!!!

Linus   February 5th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

90% isn't just because African-Americans voted for the African-American candidate. It's also because African-Americans are furious with the Clinton campaign's race baiting in South Carolina. Do you think think they'll forget about it by November? Do you think Hillary can win without the African-American vote? No and no.

GeorgiaVoter   February 5th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Count two votes for Hillary from our household. One thing not mentioned in this "ticker" posting is that Obama has been running ads in GA in recent weeks. I have been noticing them more often in the last few days. They were perfect for Georgia...they had a backing music track that sounded like vintage REM, and an eye-catching video style. Combine that with an clear, concise, and inspiring message, and then compare it to the Hillary ads...oh wait, there weren't any...Perhaps she conceded Georgia a long time ago, but Hillary's absence from the Georgia scene and airwaves was noticeable. I was really disappointed in this perspective on how he won Georgia (if he won Georgia). It says nothing about how he won the voters who voted for him, it just gives statistics for those who say they voted for him. That's like having an article titled "how the Giants won" and having the answer be: 17-14.

It was almost enough to make us vote for Obama...ALMOST. We almost voted for McCain, just because Romney and Huckabee seem to feel that the sincerity with which they hold their own religious convictions grants them license to impose those on the rest of the country...regardless of that pesky little thing we call the Constitution.

I like Obama's message, but I wish he had waited another election cycle. I think Hillary has better experience and judgment, but then that isn't manifesting itself in how she is running her campaign. Obama is delivering the message and running the campaign I wish Hillary would, for the most part. But it is one thing to talk and another to deliver. I would like to see a Clinton/Obama ticket – give him 8 more years to mature, and at the same time allow her to benefit from his vision.

Mary F   February 5th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

One good thing about this election. It finally allows us black democrats see who we really share our party with.

We blacks have been voting for whites our entire lives!!

And for once, just once, blacks have a democrat we like, trust and wish to vote for.

And we are labeled racist and ignorant by our own fellow democrats.

I really think this is a wake up call for all African Americans who think the democratic party is the party of liberalism and equality.

Just look at the hatred posted here for anyone who likes Obama. PURE HATRED.

We really must consider voting Independent in the future.

I don't like this party anymore.

Chris Mannoia   February 5th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Finally!

Maybe we can finally rid ourselves of the "Clinton Show" after all; hopefully, Georgia will be the indicator of how the rest of Super Tuesday (and on to November) will go.

It's time for a candidate that will unite instead of divide.

Go Obama!

Brian   February 5th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

CNN is so biased in favor of Obama it is ridiculous. It's web site right now shows Clinton leading in MO, MA, NJ, and TN, and yet the main headline reads "Obama Wins Multiple Primary States." One gets the impression that CNN is trying to influence voters making up their minds in the western states. This is unethical, to say the least. Give me a break CNN, and get back to doing your job–unbiased reporting.

R in Los Angeles   February 5th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Though Rod's comment could be viewed as insensitive, he may be speaking the truth. African American's have been hoping and praying for a "black" man who is or appears worthy of the title "Commander in Chief".

Because the comment is not PC does not mean that it's incorrect. I'm not a fan of this type racism or open bigoted comments but we need to hear the truth from narrow minded members of the human race.

GO HILLARY

RinLos Angeles

Georgia woman   February 5th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

My vote for Obama had nothing to do with race or gender.

Judy   February 5th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

See,,,Hilllary did not even campain in Georgia...

kulchud belle   February 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

What's up with the Obama picture on your front page? Isn't there a better picture in your stock? Or are you guys making a statement?

saire   February 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Oh I forgot the white major of Macon and surrounding cities came on television and told us to vote for Obama. America needs a change. Does that answer your question?

Judy   February 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Hillary will win Arkansas to...no way Obama will win that state either..

jm24   February 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Some of these scorned women on here wouldn't vote for a man if he was GOD himself. You all seriously have some issues that you need to address inside yourselves before spreading your hate all over the place. Hope there's no kids at home.

Hippocrite Pointer-Outer   February 5th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

You're right, Barb. We should consider the candidate's name.

I, for one, would never vote for Mike Huckabee. Sounds like a hick! Or, Huckleberry Hound!

And John MCCain? Well, let's see..."Mc" indicates he's Irish...No WAY I'm helping to vote another Mick into office. Remember Kennedy? Yeah, I know...terrible years!

Willard "Mitt" Romney...So, if he's "Mitt", can I throw baseballs into him? And what's wrong with "Willard"? Why not use it?...wait a minute, don't answer.

...sounds pretty ridiculous, doesn't it?

Brian   February 5th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Its so great to finally see a woman and an african american being viable candidates for President. But what I feel is amazing is the fact people are voting on the basis of race alone, not experience and actual electability to this office. People are more voting on the novelty of race.

joe   February 5th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

I voted clinton in my state so the black guy would not get in..and got my whole family to do the same. I can't stand clinton either but heck the woman is better then the black guy. republican will win the election anyway.. but hey insurance always works.

mark   February 5th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Billary is for more of the same, Mccain is more of the same, Obama is a change we can believe in.

rafael   February 5th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Jim, if you don't believe that they will "rule" the country together then you are lost my friend....thanks for the Cute name part, BILLARY

LA Woman   February 5th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

For anyone wanting a Democrat president back in the White House, the bottom line should be who can beat the winner of the Republican race (most likely John McCain)? I think Obama would fail in a McCain vs. Obama faceoff.

jm24   February 5th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Good Lord, were did all these Hillary supporters talking race and hate come from??? Are you all the same person?? Unbelievable, you all are what is wrong with the country and you make a good case for Barack. Geez... go back in your holes please and stay there until she is in office, ok?? PROMISE??

Kriss   February 5th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Michigan loves him too.

rafael   February 5th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Poor John, again with the vast right wing conspiracy, you sound just like your candidate it CNN's doing that 40% of white people in georgia voted for OBAMA...

vic nashville,Tn   February 5th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Long way to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben, CA   February 5th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

cool down folks.
Do not be angry, accept with courage the movement that is sweeping the United Stated of America. Even Europe is rejoicing about the movement.
Let's all get the anger out of us.
YES YOU CAN TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill   February 5th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

HEY!! Remember Dewey defeats Truman. You at CNN will be so surprised if Hillary wins. Plus how can you predict a winner when the polls are only closed for 1 hour. Better rethink what you are reporting.

rafael   February 5th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

hillary won oklahoma, is it because white people voted for a white candidate or women voted for the woman candidate? BILLARY PUPPETS HE WON 40% OF THE WHITE VOTERS, GET THE FACT BEFORE POSTING

Tim, Tukwila   February 5th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

My my, you Hillary suppoters are really showing your stripes now. Wow. We have results from 3 states that each were already expected to win, so its a bit early to get nasty and all that. Chill folks, its gonna be a long night

Lilarose   February 5th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Hey Kids

We don't need "winds of change!"

We need HEALTH CARE for all.

Obama is a nice guy, but he is still wet behind the ears! He hasn't even completed his first term in office1

And he doesn't GET IT that we ALL need health care.

I am fortunate that I have what I need.

What about you?

Adi   February 5th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Do you guys (CNN) endorse Obama? I mean look at your website. it looks like its not CNN.COM, its like OBAMA.COM... Being an influential news channel, CNN should refrain itself from doing such things. What happened to honest reporting without taking anybody's side.
Thanks..

S. Pennington   February 5th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I am voting for Hillary because I believe in her and because she is a woman. I wish the black people would say "I am voting for Obama because he is black." Then I would have respect for them instead of knowing they are lying and uttering all these stupid platitudes. I am not a racist, if I were, I would say so. Please don't insult me by "change" crap.

Cabby08   February 5th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I support Hillary, and I am an educated black female in Georgia.

I have been waiting for her to run and I will support her all the way to the whitehouse.

Peace.

Sue   February 5th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

When blacks vote for other blacks because of the color of their skin, it's OK. When white people do it, it's called Racism.

George P (The windy city)   February 5th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Obama is just talk. No facts. Didn't do anything in US Senate.
So, it's just 'cause of color? And Oprah?
As a minority, he doesn't help me.
In touch with the culture who prefers to get high. Wow. What a leader.....

Time to switch parties....

Becky-Texas   February 5th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

GO OBAMA- CHANGE JUST HAPPENED TO BE IN AN AFRICAN AMERICAN< this is not a Monarchy!!

bush to clinton to bush to clinton. then back to bush to chelsey?

Anonymous   February 5th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Topic of Georgia White Males voting for Obama:
Nearly 50% of people living in metro Atlanta where born out side of Georgia. I think that many of the white men voting for Obama are from the North. I am a white collar worker in a blue collar industry and I can tell you that pregidous from white men against blacks is well and alive. I am originally from NJ and voted for Obama.

kcooper   February 5th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Are you suggesting the black vote means nothing?

home of Obama   February 5th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Go Obama Go!

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

To anyone who would actually say not to vote on a candidate because of their name......Sweetie, it's past your bedtime. Tell your mom to turn off the computer now. Night night.

curious?   February 5th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Hello.... anyone there? Isn't this "comment section" supposed to be about .. Schneider: How did Obama win Georgia?

Why is everyone going off on these divisive racial/sexist tirades?

Heck, I learned to be nice and respect other peoples opinions when I was little, what's wrong with you? PLAY NICE!

Casey   February 5th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Hillary won Tennessee and is far ahead in Alabama according to Fox News- another fair and balanced network.

Lynn   February 5th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I don't think Obama represent change. In my opinion, he represents
a way of manipulating and using younger, poorer, and less educated
people, who are always the easiest to manipulate.

If Obama got elected, it would be disaster to this country again. All I saw
so far of him is empty talking, nothing else. He is not even intelligent.

I hope the more civilized states will turn out promising results for Clinton.

Jerry   February 5th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

As long as large blocks of the electorate are seduced to cast their vote based on affinity with race or gender Amerca's democracy remains unhealthy; irrespective of whether Obama is getting the black vote or Hillary the woman vote, etc.

JR   February 5th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I have heard a lot of Republicans tell me that they were voting for Obama in the Democractic primary to vote against Hilary Clinton. These voters will almost definitely vote Republican in the general election. They are the white males voting for Obama in Georgia.

ctbrien   February 5th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Congratulations to Mr. Obama. It's not really all that surprising since most of the non-conservative biased media seems to have given him their support, air time, shining endorsements, interviews, hype etc. Sure he talks awfully pretty, but where is the substance! I wish John Edwards could have gotten the same airtime, but alas he wasn't the "new fresh face". All he had was a platform. Now Mr. Obama has adopted a lot of John's ideas. Hmmmm.

Dem08   February 5th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Seems to me the numbers, early at that, are very close. CNN needs to be patient.

Also, as in other post on another thread, race and gender should not be an argument tonight. Nor should people resort to calling canidates names.

I wish the media would slow it down and let the numbers talk. If Obama wins, great. If Hillary wins, even better( for me, because I support her).

Chill people. Gonna be a long night and morning

rafael   February 5th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

hey obama sucks, middle names only matters to uneducated people such as yourself.... do us a favor, don't post before you think, that is if you can think... actually dont post,don't vote, just go away to where idiots live

kenny   February 5th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

He won in Georgia because it was a orginized effort to vote obama to get Hillary out of the way, then elect mcCain

Jeff - Plainfield, IL   February 5th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

I believe more of John Edwards' votes went to Obama than Clinton (and I'm glad). I believe Clinton would be crushed versus and Republican opponent. I liked Bill as President. Doesn't mean I like Hillary there.

I also believe part of the support for Obama stems from the incessant name-calling, lying, and distortions directed at Obama by that small, now-insignificant part of our electorate. Bush's support bottomed out at 29%. Those are the people who will support him and his policies, no matter what. They are afraid of many things, including admitting they are wrong.

Every forwarded email of lies and "play" on his name reminds me that there is a dangerous, backward aspect within our electorate who are so easily controlled by their fears. If you are one of these people (i.e. "Obama Sucks" at 7:59PM), realize you are only helping the cause of "The Other 71%"

Hillary '08   February 5th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Simple.......he's black and half the electorate there is black.

Armand   February 5th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

He won simply because he is black. the mojority is the voters in GA are blacks just like in SC, are you kidding me? who are you trying to fool? convincingly? hahahah, this has to be a joke. lets see if he wins other states with that big of a margin. Lets wait and see.

Ilias Frighelis   February 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Bill Snyder's analysis in Georgia is so tilted it borders irresponsibility.
Among several issues I will only name one:
You reported
Black vote
OBAMA 88%
CLINTON 11%

But then you proceed to literally dice the numbers by offering percentages among women....and showing a smaller percentage advantage for Clinton because among black votes obviously there are big numbers of black women.

What are you really trying to do? influence the election? undermine Clinton?

Taylor   February 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

If Obama is the nominee, I will be voting Republican. and it will not be a vote for the Republican nominee, but against Obama.

DreadShov   February 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

I am not from your Country but I would like to say this

do not let 2 isolated events rush us to a bad judgement ( the race and gender card) America is 50 times Georgia !

America should just be proud to have as frontrunners in the WHOLE country a brilliant WOMAN and an Equally brilliant BLACK man.

Its the PERSON , stupid

Congratulation to America, where anyone can be all he/she can be.

Barb in VA   February 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I am a white female and will vote for who I want....race has nothing to do with it. Unfortunately, there are many people who will only vote for Obama because he's black and only vote for Hillary to see a woman in the white house. Those are facts. We can only hope that most people will watch the debates and make a decision based on their own beliefs. Personally, I am a fan of Obama. But truly, I believe either of these two candidates would bring change.....much needed change. But our current president will leave a huge mess to be cleaned up. I have three young sons and for most of their young lives, they have not had a good example of the government being "by the people" or "for the people" so hopefully the next president will be a man or woman that will set a better example for the next generation of Americans.

Jim   February 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Rafael why don't you talk about issuea and the candidates instead of your cute name calling-"Billary"

CJ   February 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Rod your comment is racist and ignorant. Black people vote based on who they decide speaks to the issues that matter most to them. All voters do that.

Believe it or not, we use our intellect as well to make decisions.

John   February 5th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

All I see is Obama on TV. He must be spending tons here.

- ATLien

Mark York   February 5th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

None of the so called experts are talking about it-They are wondering why he is doing so well with the White vote-They did not talk about him when he was in the race and they are still not talking about him-The reason Obama is getting so many of the White votes and White male votes is because JOHN EDWARDS HAS DROPPED OUT and he is getting his votes–Thank you

Captain America   February 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

In line one of Mr. Schneider's comments, he uses the phrase "Democrat primary". Why did he not use the correct name of the party which is "Democratic"?

Patrick Brown   February 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

How do the states such as Georgia get the break down of demographics of who voted so quickly?

rafael   February 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

So Rod, J in san Francisco,Judy and all other Billary puppets, exactly what experience are we talking about? seating at the wallmart board? wife of a governor? wife of a president?

Carter   February 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

No to re-election!Hell no to NAFTA, yes to Obama!

Mike in Atl, GA   February 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Georgia is laughing at all the nonprogressive racists on this board...we are ready for the country to move on and move in a positive manner...seems like all the african-americans and white males voted for Obama, hey but wait...seems like only the vast amount of white females voted for Hillary...

Jill Rose   February 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

The result looks very encouraging for Barack!

Hillary   February 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Because of people like Judy, Obama will never be POTUS. Stop dreaming people! Racism is not dead, I don't care what Oprah says.

Nikole   February 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I AM SICK AND TIRED OF BEING TOLD I VOTED BLACK B/C I AM BLACK!!
I have researched B. Obama for the past 2 years, read his books, and seen him speak. I wanted him to be President before he EVER became a US Senator. I know the issues that are important to me and HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THIS JOB. DON'T PLAY ME SMALL! I AM NOT SMALL MINDED!

jennifer   February 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

only 2 percent of polls and only 10 percent difference...how can you say obama

is the winner already??????????????? lol

hal   February 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

He's not your mama, he's Obama!

ny   February 5th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Judy,
Our country was the weakest EVER when Clinton (BTW the one that is NOT running) was in office. I would take a "chance" on Obama over a Chilton that take credit/experience for somebody elses job anyday!
Rod... shutup and go back to your bunker and wait out the coming years then...

OBAMA SUCKS   February 5th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

All you OBAMA supporters are so stupid! Why would you want a president with the middle name os HUSSIEN??????????????????????

Seal Beach Grandma   February 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Please, Please...do not project, call or give election results from the east coast until the west coast polls have closed. It skews the results on the west coast. We saw it in the Bush senior presidential race and everyone promised NOT to give early results until the west had closed. Have we forgotten a lesson learned a few years ago? How soon we forget. Please don't give election results until ALL polls have closed.

Ron Davis   February 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Maybe the reason he got the recommendation of the Kennedy family is that they thought that O'Bama is a good Irish name.

On the subject of names, I understand that the U.S.'s first president was George Washington, and the second president named George was George Bush. If my reconning is right, then George W. Bush is George the 3rd. It seem that being governed by George the 3rd is always disastrous.

Deez Nuts   February 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Fact is Clinton is running an uninspiring campaign and let the gap was closed by a better candidate. You can't make Americans purchase health care it is not the American way. The issues are very similar between the two dems.

Ray   February 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

only a 10% differance as of 8pm.

Wallace, Chicago, IL   February 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I love the Clinton supporters.... going straight to the race card.

So there are 2 black people to every one other person in Georgia huh?
Stop making excuses. Amazing.

Judy...

95% of the people are black huh? Really?
So why does Census data tell us that your comment is false. Grow up. Now you see why Clinton lost in the South - that racist nonsense doesn't work.

Give me a break. When you see the other states, you will absolutely see this is not about race or gender.

So did all the women vote for Clinton? uh, well, er, uh...

Yes We Can .......... DEMS & Independents regardless of whom you support.

Ray   February 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

What is wrong with Lou Dobbs:

To suggest that Barack Obama is depending on Black people to win the nomination the same way that Hillary clinton is depending on women.

Can someone explain to that over-inflated moran that black people are only 12 percent of the electorate and women are 55 percent.

no one can win anything if they are depending only on black people.

Casey   February 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Mary, I agree with you .

Judy, that is blatantly racist and mean spirited comment. Cut it out!

rw   February 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

yea.. black voters voted for Obama; whom did the majority white voters vote for? whom did the majority women voters vote for?

Adarrah for Obama   February 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Bill Clinton: Jesse Jackson won in uhh uhh. Well Jesse's Black too.

Jim   February 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I am astounded how what Oprah and Ted do can win a presidential election?

Deez Nuts   February 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Racism is so 90s Judy.

Kevin Callahan   February 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I hope Obama loses Georgia after everything comes in, including absentee ballots.

Not because I want Obama to lose to lose.

I want the media to take another Lou Dobbesque kick in the teeth.

J in San Francisco   February 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

WHY am I not surprise?
most blacks voted for him
I just hope he can get us out of this mess, since we dont get a do over

Paris   February 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Rod that is an ignorant comment that doesn't belong in this type of discussion.

colene   February 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

If the Black voters vote for Obama because he is black, why do the white voters vote for Clinton? Oh my God! The Hispanic people have no one running. What on Earth should they do? People vote for who they want!

Deez Nuts   February 5th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Disappointed. I agree. But change is coming bro! Go Obama!

rafael   February 5th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Oh poor Paula Johns here she goes with the vast right wing conspiracy, you sound just like your candidate.... Could it be that people are ready to move on look at the future and not the past?

cnn #1 fan   February 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I don't want to believe!! I want results! Can he deliver?? He hasn't proven that he does/or will...

The GOP will crush him if he gets elected

White, Female Boomer for Obama   February 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Hey Rod: going by your measuring stick, would that make the 62% female, white voters sexist and racist???

Adarrah for Obama   February 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!

Mary   February 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I voted for Hillary. In good conscience I could not vote for Mr. Pie In The Sky (Obama). With a war raging in Iraq, the economy imploding, the illegal infestation, we need someone experienced and tough. Obama does not deserve the nomination – he has an unproved track record, talks a good game and makes promises he is never going to be able to implement – because he is not the center of the world – although he may have that delusion.

Dissapointed   February 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Because, unfortunately, the country is racist.

paula johns   February 5th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

ITS AN ELECTION BY CNN.....THANKS TO CNN AND MUCH OF THE NEWS MEDIA, OBAMA HAS THE LEAD.....I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH ONE SIDED REPORTING B Y A REPUTABLE NEWS PROGRAM. OR AT LEAST WHAT WAS ONCE CONSIDERED REPUTABLE.

I HOPE YOU ELITIST ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR NEW PRESIDENT.

Deez Nuts   February 5th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Look at the numbers Obama won broad support. He beat Hillary with white male voters. Let the bigotry go.

dynisay   February 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

CNN Please post this:

Obama won Georgia because he brings the winds of change.

I love how all the Hillary people sound too sour, do they have any idea what the phrase head-to head means.

This is a tight competitIon for the democrats, so hold off on your insults and race baiting and let the results speak for themselves.

GOBAMA.

Rod   February 5th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Who said that black voters voted based on the issues???? 88% of black voters thought Obama was better on the issues..... hahahahaha!!!!!

What issues. The black voter voted for the black candidate, plain and simple. That's the straight talk.

That's the truth.

Woman for Obama   February 5th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Obama is change we can believe in , you can look for him to do very good tonight .

Casey   February 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

30 percent of the population is African American. Of that, almost 90 percent voted for Obama. It isn't everything, but it's a swift push in the right direction.

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   February 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Gratz, Obama...keep on truckin'. I hope to see more of the same in other states. You represent the youth and the future.

The Democratic establishment is smart for backing you because they know the young people are the future.

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