February 5, 2008
Posted: February 5th, 2008 05:50 PM ET
Bill Schneider is going over all the exit polls.
Bill Schneider is going over all the exit polls.

NEW YORK (CNN) - There's lots of potential storylines tonight, and our exit polls will shed light on all of them. Here's how the leading four presidential candidates can have good nights:

How Hillary Clinton could have a good night:

The first place to look for signs of a big Clinton win tonight is the way women voters are breaking. They rallied around the New York senator in New Hampshire, but less so in South Carolina. Will women voters deliver wins for Clinton tonight?

Second, look at how the Latino vote splits. Clinton's strong support from Latinos propelled her to victory in Nevada, and she also did well among those voters in Florida - though that primary was meaningless after party sanctions. Look to see who Latinos in California, Arizona, and New Mexico vote for tonight.

How Barack Obama could have a good night:

If Obama has a great night, young voters will likely play a big part. The Illinois senator has repeatedly proven he overwhelmingly beats Clinton among younger voters. But older voters have continued to count for the majority in the early primaries to date. Will young voters come out strong tonight?

Another open question: how much will the Iraq issue play into the results? The issue isn't as important as it once was to voters, but Obama has been stressing his differences with Clinton on the war in recent days. Could Iraq win him more votes?

Finally, take a look at independent voters. More than half the Democratic delegates will be chosen in open primaries, where independents can vote. Obama's proven to do well with this group, especially in New Hampshire. If that continues to hold true – and independent voters turn out in huge numbers - it might be Obama’s night.

How John McCain could have a good night:

If McCain has a great night, he’ll have to win conservative votes. He's continued to lose amongst his party's most conservative base, even while winning primaries - can he win these voters tonight? That answer could well determine how easy it might be for him to unite the Republican Party should he be the nominee.

Keep an eye on McCain's two big constituencies - seniors and veterans. Their support propelled him to victories in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and especially Florida. We'll see how much they deliver for him tonight.

And have Republicans gotten over their problem with McCain on immigration? We'll see how much that issue plays a role tonight.

How Mitt Romney can have a good night:

If Romney is going to garner some surprising wins, the first place to look is evangelical voters. In past primaries, this group has predominately split between Romney and Mike Huckabee. Will they finally rally around the Massachusetts Republican tonight?

The economic issue could also prove a winner for Romney. He's been touting his credentials as a business executive. If voters are focused on economic fears – as many polls have indicated - could those concerns make Romney the latest comeback kid?

– CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider

Filed under: Bill Schneider


Toby   February 5th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I want to leave CNN but I will rather take the pain than go for Fox news... I will be happy for any suggestions

Aren   February 5th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Look at the economy. More and more people are agreeing that recession is here. Hillary's healthcare plan, if done as promised, will hurt the economy by increasing taxes on big business while providing the unemployed healthcare. Her ideal plan to help everyone will hurt the businesses that employ the citizens and destroy a powerful incentive for people to work causing a more downward spiral. Clinton's socialist plan if put to action will cause the lost of jobs. Obama is the best choice because he is in the middle ground. His belief for the earning the right to healthcare is a much better idea.
Hand Ups. Not hand Outs!
Vote for Obama.

Ron   February 5th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Cnn viewers vote with your remote – leave CNN for another station due to thier biased reporting; then email management and tell them.

DreadShov   February 5th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

american soldier need ONE ounce of respect for (maybe) his future Commander in Chief

metsfan   February 5th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

I am a progressive Democrat and I am leaning towards Hillary. I do not like the way that the media and the "talking heads" have crowned Obama as king before the votes have even been counted!
I like Hillary's ideas and she has plans. Real plans.
Obama talks in generalities and his lack of experience and all the "present" votes bothers me a lot.
I will support any Democratic candidate who wins. We cannot survive any more years with the conservative Republican administrations.
Dan Abrams on MSNBC is the only "talking head" who has mentioned or challenged the media in their treatment of Hillary. The other pundits should be ashamed of themselves.
I live in Pennsylvania and all we can do is watch.
Will our primary votes mean anything in April?

Ron   February 5th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

How ccn CNN post the comment of fAmerican soldier with one leg!. Moderation??i

Toby   February 5th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

You can tell the sensational bias reporting for obama from the language cnn

Rhett, London   February 5th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Obama is all flash with no substance. It's easy to talk about a withdrawal from Iraq without a concrete plan to back it up. Suddenly leaving Iraq now will remind the world of Vietnam. In simple terms DEFEAT!!

Of the two candidates from either party, it has to be between Hillary Clinton and John MCcain going at it for the White House. You need experience and a grasp of what you intend to do if you wish to claim to be the World's most powerful man or woman. Sorry but all the charisma in the world doesn't cut it!

This ain't Hollywood people! You are voting for serious issues, not for who can charm your socks off.

Tony   February 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

as a Democrat I am ashamed at the way my fellow Democrats are treating Hillary Clinton.

Tom   February 5th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Why does CNN put Breaking News that Obama got in IL? They do not show that Clinton got OK. Obvously, media bias or something?

Sue   February 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Bill, It's obvious that almost all black people are voting for the black candidate and in states where they make up a large portion of the Democratic vote, Obama will win every time.

rachel   February 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

while i like both candiates for democratic race i am split on issues with both clinton and obama i feel both have some good ideas for helping the country

what i disagree is how a couple a months ago the media practily handed the election to clinton, then oprah joins and causes a celebrity frenzie. i feel neither clinton nor obama caused the race issue that was more media oriented to cause a stir for ratings it is sad that we as americans sort for and allow this to happen

i feel the media is doing this because we put people on pedestals(clinton)just to tear them down and when the celebrity(obama)gets involved its entertaining fantasy world for some

some speak change well unless the problems can be solved overnight that does not make political sense experience helps here

VOTE WITH YOUR HEART AND MIND NOT WITH THE HOLLYWOOD FAIRYTALE WORLD THEY WILL LEAVE YOU EMPTY ONCE THE STORY IS OVER

I WISH BOTH WOULD JOIN TOGETHER BECAUSE EACH HAS SUPER IDEAS

if they did i could see the dems holding office for the next 16 years both or strong candiates

while i favor clinton i have no problem with obama getting in office anything is better than bush i just feel her expeirence is more needed right now than the celebrity frenzied of a change with the problems of a possible recession and the dollar losing its value overseas we need experience to handle these problems

SF   February 5th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Edwards take 34% in Alabama. Why?
Obama got only 3 %.

Jen   February 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I hope that Obama beats HRC; I'm sick of hearing her referred to as a "New Yorker". SHE IS NOT A NEW YORKER! I was born and raised here; I am a New Yorker. She is not.

She is a carpetbagger who used my state to get her itty-bitty bit of legitimate government experience so she looks viable as a presidential candidate. I KNEW this was gonna happen the second she ran for the senatorial position vacated by Moynihan. Being the first lady doesn't count as experience in my book!

Funny thing that happened at my polling place; I was mentioning how I was afraid that HRC may win NY, and someone else at the polling place simply said "No, she won't." I think a lot of NYer's feel the same way I do.

George   February 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha. I just saw the funniest thing!!
The CNN journalist following the Super Tuesday elections just described Obama's win in Georgia as "obviously an upset" and was corrected by Cindy Crowley. LOL wow – EVERYbody knows that Obama had a huge lead in Georgia in various polls before the election; Can you actually believe that a CNN journalist made such an ignorant comment? If this is the quality of CNN journalists, I think I should apply to CNN soon – surely, they'll hire me!!

JAPAN   February 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

CNN Wolf Blizler made a comment to the Japanese Media that he does not believe that Hilary would win in the General Election. Clearly, they do not like Clinton.

Jon   February 5th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Surprising how the Obama voters are voting for "CHANGE". Something America desperately needs at this time when an economic recession is practically imminent, regardless of the length it will take to turn it upside.

But the real question is, what KIND of change does America really want? This nation was founded on the basic principles of procedural guarantees - that the government guarantees everyone that the rules will be fair without guaranteeing a specific, fair outcome. The kind of guarantees that Liberals seem to promoting so hard are substantive guarantees - guarantees that all outcomes will be fair.

Liberals are being more and more concerned about these guarantees, specifically regarding health care. First, it's health care..then what? How can our government afford to keep cutting taxes to promote our struggling economy while hardworking Americans are forced to pay for health care of those who are either too lazy to work or do not seize the opportunities for which this land of hope DOES provide.

As I can see it, liberals seem to be leaning more and more this way, more government control of the economy with less government control of the social lives of the individual - conceptually defined as a Communist Democracy, Karl Marx hope; it has never existed.

Is this what you want? Vote McCain.

Vicky Rego   February 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

It is sad that CNN is giving Barack free publicity and did not report on any significant progress that Hillary has made. It also very sad that Hillary does not get enough credit for all the years she put in the White House and in Arkansas. It is rather unfortunate that the Democrats are not acknowleding the amoutn of fire she took from the Republicans.

Prakaithip   February 5th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

On The Job Training is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Not now, not ever for President... it's too risky folks. Look what happened with Bush. Clearly, Kerry had more experience. Wakeup.

Branden   February 5th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Dellhell,
Romney has a blind trust and hasn't worked for Bain capital for some time. Also, isn't possible that someone else with a brain would buy into a company that is going to get more attention at a certain time of the year (Republican Primary coverage)??? I feel for you if you support McCain because even if he wins the nomination he will loose to the democrats because his independents won't vote for him, the will vote for the true democrats not the wolf in sheeps clothing.

Tye   February 5th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

For all of you who are rejoicing over Huckabee's win in WV, all I have to say is why? The only reason he won was because the McCain backers went over and voted for Huckabee so that Romney wouldn't win. McCain clearly sees Romney as a bigger threat than Huckabee, otherwise those backing McCain wouldn't have been pro-Huckabee. And the sad thing is that even with almost all of McCain's backers, Huckabee still only squeaked by.

Huckabee should just get out of a race that he can't win and stop splitting the conservative vote. Otherwise, we'll end up with McCain who is more liberal than Hillary.

nick   February 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Is Ron Paul running? I don't see his name nor image in CNN's coverage.

Zainab   February 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama, are we really ready for this inexperienced man to lead us at a very challenging time in our history? The Dow just dropped 350 points today. The economy is getting into recession. Are we ready for Obama? I think not.

I have voted Hillary because she always takes a stand while Obama votes present. Obama can contest in 2016.

And CNN you are just too biased against Hillary that it is so disgusting.

AJ   February 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I don't know about the rest of you, but I think that the economy is the biggest problem that America is currently facing and I want someone in the presidency who can actually do something about it. Romney made his fortune in the business world because he was really good at his job, which just happened to be going into businesses that were failing and falling apart and fixing them so that they would be profitable.

The U.S. would definitely qualify as a failing company, so why don't we get someone in the presidency with actual experience in management and in repairing failing companies. Also, Romney was able to go into the Salt Lake City Olympics and completely turn that around from a financial and PR disaster into one of the only recent Olympics that has actually been profitable for the host city.

Put someone in who has actual management experience in the real world. Vote Mitt Romney.

Adam   February 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Patient, don't blame CNN. You should blame FOX NEWS for trying to impose Romney on us. Long live CNN and great work. We love you very much for being neutral.

Richard Bailey   February 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

How can we depend on Mr. Schneider's analysis when he apparently is unable to count.

It's five Bill, five. That fifth would be Mike Huckabee, heads above the Democrats, and well above Mr. Romney.

Dr. Diana Haytko   February 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I'm a college professor at Missouri State. Though not scientific, I polled my students, all business majors, on whether they voted today. NOT A SINGLE STUDENT

Whose had Enough   February 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I'm voting for John Edwards...he's still on the ballot, ran the hardest and most honest campaign. He can win delegates and then throw them to one of the other candidates at the Democratic Convention.

Dusacre   February 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I am sick of Hillary's people calling me. They have called me today five times: “This is Hillary Clinton..." Blah blah blah. This is SO annoying.

Jason   February 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Way too much Huckabee today! This guy is a right wing racist and most of America can't even see it. I'd put Obama up there with him, if you ask me. Oh well. Americans get a little more uneducated by the hour. I'd vote for Donald Duck if he was on the ballot today! The Cand. running for Pres. these days are out to lunch!

God Help us!

HEINRICH   February 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

It high time we need a drastic change in Washington and the United States at large.
It hightime we try to eliminates all those rednecks republicans and deceiving democrates from getting into the white House.
We have to beleiive in ourselves and hope for the change we want in the future.
The right person for this task gonna be the Commander Inchief in the name of Barack Obama

I goona rally and putt all my resources behind a person that is an ideal for change, an ideal for the America Dream we have always wanted.

Long live Barack, long live America

igm   February 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

A vote for Hillary is a vote for GOP control of the house and senate in 2010 and the whitehouse in 2012.

Patient   February 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

WITH ALL THE NEWS ABOUT OBAMA, ONE IMPOSSIBLE THING IS THAT CNN CANNOT FORCE AMERICANS TO VOTE HIM.

THIS IS LAND OF THE FREE. SHAME ON YOU CNN. YOU CANNOT IMPOSE OBAMA ON AMERICANS. WHERE IS FAIR JOURNALISM? SHAME ON CNN

Jason   February 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I am disappointed with the media these last few weeks. Huckabee is still a viable candidate, and the media refuses to give him equal coverage. The same happened with Edwards. These are (or where in the case of Edwards) the two candidates that mostly stayed out of the accusation fray. Unfortunately the media only enjoys a chaotic setting which has nothing to do with the issues at hand. They get ratings and money, which is all the news media cares about these days. If Schneider was truly non-biased, he would analyze all candidates, including Paul and Huckabee.

BarronLV   February 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

In a few hours, we will see the next President. If it's Obama, or Clinton, AMERICA WINS. Only with a DEMOCRATIC Administration can we MOVE AHEAD. Together we can build a stronger America ONLY by UNITING Behind the Democratic Party.
GO DEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dellhell   February 5th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

this forum is normal. Every candidate gets some support and some loathing.

But on the forums of some other MAJOR news sites, it is ABnormal that pro-Romney and MAC-bashing postings can ALWAYS stay, but pro-MAC or HUCK postings and Romney-bashing postings get deleted very very quickly, if they ever make through the screening!

Right before Romney announced his candidacy, his Bain Capital bought major stake in Clear Channel, which has contracts with Rush, Hanni... and some kind of uncertain "sync" with Fox News.

JDee   February 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Change? What change? The only "change" you're going to see is the change that might be left in your wallet after these tax and spend liberals get in.

Come ON America, why are you so stupid? What will these Dems EVER do for you except take your money and tell you how they are going to spend it? They will pull us out of Iraq too early, put us all in graver danger than we are now ...

How so many Americans can be swayed by these jerks is beyond me. Get ready for the United States of Mexico, also. Both will declare amnesty to MILLIONS on day one - at American taxpayer's expense!

You REALLY want to pay for Pedro's college fund and provide healthcare to all his aging relatives from Mexico? Sorry, not me.

browmaster   February 5th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

yes I am mad.... I am an independent from Utah but lean Republican...

it was a closed race I couldn't vote for Romney unless I registered as a Republican.. so I vote Dem and I vote Obama...

Romney is the best choice.... however I need someone to vote for if he doesn't make it... I will not vote for the McCain/Huckabee ticket I see them as anti-Mormon bigots this stunt in WV was disgraceful...

Clinton is slimy we've had enough of the Clintons in office...

Obama is my next best choice if McCain takes the Republican Ticket my vote is with Obama

Carol   February 5th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Yesterday Clinton was up in California and the CNN pundits all agreed (except Toobin) that California did NOT matter.

Today Obama is up in California and the CNN pundits state that whoever wins California wins the nomination.

Nothing biased about CNN.

Helen Gletsos   February 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Its not just the young voters who are inspired by Obama. I'm 65, white and female and I haven't been this excited about a candidate since JFK – and I was then too young to vote for him!

SF   February 5th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Well, if Obama win, this question must be address.

Are Americans influenced by famous celeb voice?

It's quite non-sense to use a lot of entertainment personalities such as actors and actoress for the election campaign.

His voctory may prove whether people in the United States are inteligent enough to choose by themselves or not.

Mark   February 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Hillary will win. Hillary should win. I hope she can accomplish half of what Bill accomplished.

no more Bush. no more republican disasters

Amy   February 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Obama WILL have a big night. It's inevitable. He has been gaining momentum and closing the gap every day in leaps and bounds as more voters get to know him and his promise. He is the ONLY candidate who polls demonstrate can beat McCain in a general election. He pulls in voters across the spectrum, so we won't be trapped in the gridlock that characterized the Clinton years. This is about those who have to live with the future direction of this country for decades to come getting out and showing their strength with a VOTE FOR OBAMA. Rock the vote, and call everyone you know to be sure we help everyone get to the polls today.

Jesse Pennington   February 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I just can't seem to understand why "a new direction" and "change" are the big buzz words and people are talking about Obama and Clinton. Is it just my imagination, or is Ron Paul the only candidate who is REALLY talking about those issues. It seems as though people want change, they just don't know what it is. I like Obama over the rest I guess. It just seems people dont think Ron has a chance so they go for the one they think can win. Is this what voting is about. I guess so when you dont have a direct Democracy. Electoral B.S. and all.

JohnS   February 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

A split of VOTES between Hillary and Obama, late in this game, tells you that Obama was ABLE to catch up well to Hillary's previous HUGE leads. If you can review your basic Grade 1 math course, this one would be an easy one to figure out:

Heres is an example
Previously, you had 20 oranges, I had only 5
Now, BOTH of us have 20 oranges each; who did better?

That is, the HUGE voter turn out benefited Obama, not Hillary. If people needed or wanted Hillary, they would have CONTINUED to vote for her!!!

Hillary was expected to win each of these races by as many as 10-15 or more points. Go back and look at all the previous pools!!!!! It would be a shame lose even a single race. Regardless, she is NOT going to get more Delegates than Obama. The count that is up for "SUPER-DELEGATES" is a soft number because any of those people can change their votes tomorrow. I bet some are just waiting for Hillary to come crashing!!!

I hope you are NOT one of the dumb Clinton Supporters, otherwise this country is in serious trouble!!!

walt   February 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

What must Huckabee do in order to gain the rightful attention of the media? He did win West Virginia a few hours ago, which is the only state that is finished up so far. Hopefully you will include him in an hour or so.

Latina California   February 5th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Viva Hillary, all the pundits will be surprised tonight! We wonder if most of the talking heads will have the courage to acknowledge Hillary's wins even tho they may be small margins. The democratic race has turned out to be a coronation by the media of the young senator from Illinois. Don't ask him tough questions, don't dare cross examine his statements, after all he is the most hyped candidate in recent history.

Great oratory, young and liberal these are good qualities. But a great example of how the media gives Obama a free ride is the Moveon.org endorsement.
When the US Senate voted to censur MoveOn.org for their Petreaus add last Summer. Hillary voted against the censure, Obama voted PRESENT. Shame on MoveOn.org for not standing with principle, shame on the media for never asking Obama the question about voting PRESENT, when Hillary took the risk.

And so my fellow americans think hard about poetry versus experience, think hard about a politician who tells you he is about new ways in Washington and yet he votes present instead of taking a stand. This way no one can track his record, leadership is about taking a stand, leadership is about having the wisdon to know it takes guts to take a stand. Wisdom is not something you are born with...as Opra says about Obama, wisdom is acquired in the hard school of life.

sylvia   February 5th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Hillary is the BEST candidate.....you want to make this about race.......bad bad bad CNN

Ratgurl   February 5th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I am a white woman who voted for Obama. Hillary has too much baggage & obligation to the big corporations. And McCain would be too much like Bush -a War Monger. Romney's just trying to buy a position of power, and Huckabee, well, I've got nothing bad to say about him, but I don't agree with his political stance.

OBAMA '08

Steve   February 5th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Hey Alex, there are 6 candidates. Please don't be like the other sheep people and forget about Paul.

ash   February 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Oprah and similar minions are finished forces and afraid of strong personality like Hillary. They are joining hands to have a weak person in white house so that them along with media magnets owning channels like CNN can manipulate and run the show behind the scene.

You have done your part and I come from Africa and know what is lacking in leadership in africa to have more of Zimbabwe, Chad, Sudan, Nigeria and so on than a model America,( or Canada, Europe, Japan and South Koreas in this world).

You asked for it but Americans are intelligent people and once bitten twice shy. No more!

Today is Hillary's day and all the way it is Hillary!!!

I admire Obama but cannot entrust Diamond to cut and shape it into a beautiful jewel. America is a precious diamond and needs an experienced, focused and culturally matured leader like Hillary..............

Kathleene Smith   February 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Why are the canidates whom are runnning for presidents,why when the country is in a terrible mess,and willl tie their hands for two of their terms,are they knocking themselvesout runninng?
khs

Martin   February 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

One fundamental point to bear in mind about Hillary,

Ann Coulter says she's back Hillary before McCain.

Which would suggest that Hillary is significantly to the RIGHT of John McCain for an extremist like Coulter to back her.

This says 2 things. Liberals voting for Hillary are idiots, and Conservatives voting for McCain are idiots (although we could also choose that Coulter is an idiot but that's an easy target).

Hillary would just be a continuation of the same stagnant politics that has existed since Reagan, Bill Clinton did nothing to turn things around and he opened the door for Bush to make it worse. At least McCain and Obama offer a new way of doing things (Romney is genuinely too crazy to be anything but a disaster) and what America needs more than anything else is a new direction.

mark   February 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I am a white male over 40 and I voted for Hillary today... there goes your theroy....

Mark V.   February 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

If Obama and Romney or Huckebee win the nomination, there will be no contest: Obama becomes the President.
If Clinton and Romney or Huckabee win, Clinto becomes the President.
If Clinton and McCain win the nomination, it will depend on which effect will be stronger: the hate of Republicans and some Democrats for Clinton, or the hate of some Republicans for McCain. A toss-up.

rs wood   February 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

You'd think after the media got NH so wrong, they might hedge their bets and at least include Huckabee in their early reporting more–it'll suck to have to be slack-jawed on live TV when he does better than expected.

Chris, Denver CO   February 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

How Gravel can have a good night:

Who?

Carrie   February 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Women for Obama!

Tom   February 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

On the subject of Clinton and women: I'd love to have a woman president that stands for equal rights, equal pay for equal work, and the strength and independence of women everywhere. But can someone please explain how electing a woman whose entire political career would not exist were it not for her husband, who cries to get votes when she's down in the polls, and who send her husband out to take below-the-belt shots at her rivals is anything other than a giant step BACKWARDS for strong, independent women?

Phillip Lewis   February 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

The media play fair? Do coyotes play fair when they smell blood? The media will draw and quarter anyone regardless of political affiliation if they think the public will read their story. It has nothing to do with candidate or party, it is about getting readers and/or viewers. It is about earning a living as a journalist. Please explain to me why the general public does not realize this.

Patrick   February 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Funny that my previous comment is still awaiting moderation, but there are 9 other comments posted after mine that have been approved.

Is that because I indirectly implied that Ron Paul should be included?

Or is it that I called CNN out on it's lack of reporting fairly on all candidates?

Either way, I doubt this comment will be approved either.

Val Frederick   February 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Not sure how the pollsters are instructed, but this morning after voting I had a few calls to make before jumping on the freeway. I happened to be parked facing the exit poles and noticed a funny thing. Even though, in my best guesstament there was an equal number of men and women, young and old, the pollsters seemed to be stopping a larger majority of young male voters. This, to me, would certainly skew the outcome, making the polls reflect a biased early outcome. As history will show an announced early leader usually follows an even bigger margin of success due to the voting public wanting to cast their vote for the winner. I'm no expert, just an observation.

Studio City, CA

vic nashville,Tn   February 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

None of them have good night today , I am sure Hillary and Obama will have their good night in November the day they win the general election

Any way I will have good night because I can watch CNN political team till tomorrow morning

Brian   February 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Ariston Dennie, the point of the media is to sell papers and advertising spots, not to be fair and unbiased. If they were fair and unbiased then Joe Biden and Dennis Kucinich would still be competing, instead, they were blocked out by lack of media coverage. Stop whining about Hillary not getting enough media "fairness!!"

Casey   February 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Actually, a decent report.

get it right   February 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

hey Bill, Florida votes will count at some point so they are not meaningless as stated by you, bias again.
"and she also did well among those voters in Florida — though that primary was meaningless after party sanctions"

Get it right, US vote count. This will be reversed for sure, only way the democrates will unite.

A.J.   February 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Mr. Schneider,

You forgot to mention "How Huckabee could have a great night." But don't worry - I think we'll all be finding that out first hand in a few hours! :) Mike Huckabee's already taken the first win of the day with 18 West Virginia delegates!

GO HUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike v   February 5th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

So if Huckabee has a big night and McCain does as well as expected and Romney ends up third in the delegate count at the end of the evening will Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity, et al, final shut up or better still call on Romney to get out of a race he can't possibly win?

sad reality   February 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

hey Bill, Florida votes will count at some point so they are not meaningless as stated by you, bias again.
and she also did well among those voters in Florida — though that primary was meaningless after party sanctions

Get it right, US vote count. This will be reversed for sure, only way the democrates will unite.

Eric   February 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Will the 350 plus drop in the stock market today drive more people to one candidate or another?

LatinoBama   February 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

It's funny how some Latinas/Latinos want to speak on behalf of every Hispanic. I am Latino and I am voting for Barack Obama!

Obama 08!

Anonymous   February 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I don't care if the exit polls are useless. Give me somthing, anything to flog until the votes are counted.

PS: I am male, over 50, have a post graduate degree, am a Californian and voted for Hillary. I also like McCain, but never warmed up to Obama.

rs wood   February 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Once again the MSM chooses to muffle excitement over Huckabee. Include him in this article.

John, Arlington VA   February 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Why do the exit poll are released after the WINNER is projected? Can CNN give us the exit poll details as soon as polls are closed and before winner is projected?

E. C., Houston, Texas   February 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

The 'Deal' between Huckabee and McCain should be the disqualifying crooked incident that shows Voters the worth of these two: ZERO! This act was disgraceful and dishonest, in a Presidential Vote. Republicans, wake up! These two men are NOT trustworthy. How can one place the future of the United States in such dishonest hands? Neither are Leaders; they are each greedy, dealing, back-stabbing, misplaced crooks. McCain is No Hero, and If Huckabee can make a backroom Deal with McCain, calling it honest, Huckabee is No Christian.

DrC   February 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Barack Obama never went to Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001, to help Americans. Hillary Clinton did. I almost bumped into her because she had no lights or cameras about her. She was just present. She showed up just as she always has. She saw the result of terrorist activity first hand. Obama was never at Ground Zero. How can he second guess anyone who voted for the Iraq war? At the time, Hillary Clinton voted with the information she was given. She did the best she could, with what she had, at the time. Obama was not even "present".

Dennis   February 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I think McCain and Romney will both win states tonight, but I think McCain will come out with the bigger wins and more delegates. I doubt it'll be enough to cause Romney to concede, but I suspect it'll clearly establish him as the GOP frontrunner.

As for the Democrats, things are just getting more interesting. Obama and Clinton are going to come out of this with about an equal number of delegates and neither is going to be the clear front winner. Both will claim victory tonight and tomorrow. The rest of this week will be interesting, especially if Gore, Edwards, and Richardson make endorsements.

Peter   February 5th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Oh come on Bill. It doesn't matter what Clinton does! You guys are going to spin every which way 'why and how' a Clinton win is not a Clinton win. There is no way she would win anything in your view.

Patrick   February 5th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Last time I checked, there are two other candidates running for the Republican Presidential Nomination. How can they have a good night? Perhaps by CNN implementing fair reporting practices.

Stop trying to pick my candidates for me.

Watching voter   February 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Exit polls are next to useless. Please stop trying to be the first to call a state and let the results play out. Just report the facts, please.
I don't care what the pundits think. I want to know what the people do in their voting.

Curtis McMinn   February 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

what about huckabee?

Alex L.   February 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

There are 5 candidates, Bill. Please don't be like the other news people and forget about Huckabee.

Darth Vadik, CA   February 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

There is one trend I have noticed today,

the Democrats are voting for who they like better,

the Republicans are voting for who they dislike the least,

Big difference.

Michael (Independant)   February 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Barack Obama for President. The country needs this man.

Bob   February 5th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

If Mike Gravel has a good night, the first place to look is the empty bottle and joints scattered across his floor.

Ha, I'm just kidding. You're terrific, Mike Gravel.

Texas   February 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Senator Clinton, the Latino/Hispanic population loves you.

cris   February 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I am voting for Hillary and I am a latina!!!

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

COLLECTIVE WILL   February 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Romney's BUSINESS TAKEOVER plan is EVIL!!! Romney just needs his LOGS OF CASH TO HEAT HIS HOMES AND FUEL HIS JETS!!!

Bob   February 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

If Ron Paul has a good night, the first place to look is the National Archives and Records Administration, because it means that a whole lot of people suddenly decided to read the U.S. Constitution, slapped their foreheads, and say, "Golly, he was right!"

Bob   February 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Here, I'll finish it:

If Mike Huckabee has a great night, the first place to look is heaven. Because it will be the rapture.

Adarrah for Obama   February 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Tonight will belong to Obama and Hillary just may shed another tear.

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008

CDR   February 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

The momentum of the movement that is "The Future of America," can only be prolonged by today's events but America is long past overdue for CHANGE.

When the people lead, our leaders will follow! The people are moving and the loosely knitted fabric that is America is becoming quilted ever more tightly into a coalition of everyday people who demand a new direction and more from our leaders. There are those that would leave the fabric divided. There are those that would leave holes in America and allow our Nation to continue to come apart at its stitches. However, the people have chosen to unite for one UNITED STATES and one AMERICA.

We look forward to a future of a a stronger AMERICA where the least of us has opportunity to prosper. Where we re-invest in the foundation of this Nation… that is the American people because without the American people there is no America. This is a Nation governed by the people and for the people and for so long we have not had our voices heard but TODAY WE VOTE for CHANGE. And, the people will prevail over the establishment that has oppressed the everyday American, that has left our children in debt, shipped our jobs oversees, and made it ever so hard to succeed in the Land of Opportunity. Today we are not without HOPE we are not without a VOICE.

PLEASE Get out and BARACK the VOTE for OBAMA and for a Nation United.

-CDR

Ariston Dennie   February 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Why is the media giving Hilary such a hard time .The media job is to be fair and balance for the love of the Country would the real media please stand up

dms   February 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I am a woman and I just voted for HILLARY today here in California.

Mike   February 5th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

It's weird how he Schneider mentioned right away about women voters if Hillary Clinton wins big

BUT

he never mentioned about how Black voters voted if Obama wins big.

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