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It is interesting to look at the statistics of the vote. As expected, most black vote for Obama, most older women vote for Clinton. However, the most interesting is the white male, they rather vote for Obama than Clinton. This reflects what's happening in society. White male rather have a black man as his boss than a woman.

maybe hillary should cry again to get more votes....it worked last time!

He truly is a gamer folks...............mark these words!

I don't want Hilary's mandate.

That means, if you don't want to pay for health care because it is too expensive, what is she going to do? Send you to Jail?
How much does the jail cost?

or how much will the administration of the mandate alone cost?

The fact is that she is in the pockets of the healthcare lobbyists and would not do anything on the supply side to reduce cost. that is, facing the health care industry and telling them like it is: We can't pay that much!!! You have to bring down the cost.

Obama will.

She is telling us that she can force us to do as she pleases, but can do s...t about the health care industry that is milking us to death just like the oil companies are.

Of course, the bunch of sheeps who follow her because "she cries a lot" wouldn't bother to check that out, or may be, they can't understand that much of economics.

Karen,
First, How do you know who Obama voted for?
If He or Michelle wouldn't vote for Hillary if she were our Nominee, How can you be sure that he did NOT vote Republican then?
Stick with facts please not empty guarentees to follow up his empty promises.
Second, I did not vote for GWB either- in either election.
I CAN guarentee THAT- I do not list that as an accomplishment, but gosh, if that is all it takes, maybe I should be the next president.
Ignorant Ignorant Voters destroy the chance for change by bringing our Party down.

I am glad that Obama may be bringing in younger voters and CNN lets us know this ever chance they get. I find it odd that when the older voters vote for Hillary, she gets no credit for that. In most of the countries around the world the older (wiser) generation is looked up to and their opinion is vauled. I would like to see a debate between some younger and older voters, to see whith side knows the issues better. It's real nice to have a cool song on utube, but that is not going to fix any of the problems in the world.

Just another American,

Well after you vote for him and he wins, then you will see what he can change for you. I would hope that you can change some things yourself. No one can make change for you solely.

Please explain to me how Barack received 539 delegates (one less than Hillary), while Hillary was the clear winner (54% to 37%)? What am I missing?

wake up people obama is not going to bring change. how dense is everyone out there? hello?

Many people on here have said or implied that Obama doesn't have a chance or can't win because he only does well in states with a high percentage of African American voters. Well if that is true than can somebody please explain to me what happened in ND, Idaho, and Minnesota? Last time I check these states weren't exactly overflowing with African Americans.

Sure Obama is a great speaker. If elected he will inherit a country with many economic difficulties. I fear that his celebrity status is causing people to look beyond his lack of accoplishments and his inexpiernce. Please remember this is our country that is our stake and not a popularity contest! Remember Mr. Bush in 2000 "I'll unite the country" also a candidate with carisma! We need A Leader With Exprience and not a celebrity to run the White House! Let him learn for Hillary as her VP and in seven or eight years he'll be ready! Please remember this is the future our COUNTRY!

Einstein – please invest in a dictionary.
It is clear that Obama's "big victory" lies not in the actual number of delegates he has garnered so far, but in the fact that the Clinton juggernaut has encountered an obstacle, the fact that Americans really are tired of the rhetoric they hear every four years from the same mouths. They're also tired of being told what to do every four years, in the form of following party platforms or by listening to "predictions" by political experts or media pundits, on how this segment or that sector are going to vote, and how that will affect the process and the outcome. People are finally, thank the Lord, beginning to think for themselves, to research the issues, listen and observe carefully what each candidate has to offer, weigh the decision in their own minds, and not let someone herd them to a predetermined conclusion.

I agree with Johnson, that it is the right kind of experience that matters, not the amount of experience. Every parent knows there are children that have to be told a hundred times to do or not do something, and they still behave the same way, because they haven't learned the lesson. Then there are the children that are told one time, receive the appropriate lesson, and move on. I believe people are tired of politicians who haven't learned the lesson.

I also agree with Vince from NC, to an extent. As a fellow North Carolinian, I believe Obama will do well here, but among "older" women as well. The first election I was old enough to vote in was that of 1980, when Ronald Regan was running for president, and I followed the issues carefully then, trying to be a responsible citizen. I've voted in every election since then, but this is the first time since 1980 I have really felt true belief and inspiration from a candidate, that I could really trust that this person had the best interests of the citizens in mind, not just how to gain power for his own purposes. Will every citizen be pleased? No. But, overall Obama seems to realize that it is the everyday person that he will be answering to as President, who expect him to uphold the Constitution and to fairly consider the good of the country as a whole.
I believe enough in this candidate, Barack Obama, to defy the political experts and step outside my race and my gender to support him.

People are missing the big news: Obama is winning in the states that the democrats *have* to win in November to beat McCain. Who cares about California and New York? – they are already locks. The fact remains that Clinton, the insider favorite of the Democratic party, is despised by half the country and will get crushed by McCain. Obama is about bringing our nation together and has a much better chance.

when it is all said and done,I PRAY that we will be blessed to have Obama as president,all of you that cannot handle it,GET OVER IT

I want to thank CNN, MSNBC and FOX… After weeks and weeks of watching you and the other news agencies bash Hillary Clinton, you have now motivated me to do something I have never done before. VOTE! I'm 52 years old and have never felt compelled to go to the polls before, but the way I have seen this poor woman portrayed by you and other agencies, has made me realize that I have to do this. After 7 years of George Bush, I can't stand the thought of another Rebublican in the White House and after looking at Clinton and OBama's stand on the issues, I feel she does have a better plan to turn this country around. I see OBama on TV saying we're going to make a change, but he never gives any details about how he plans to make these changes. I see him saying I didn't vote for the war, but it seems he just voted present on many of the issues and never took a stand. George Bush didn't have a plan and look where we are now. I don't want another 4 years with someone who doesn't have a plan. This country can't survive another 4 years with someone who doesn't have a plan. There was a movement for JFK by young people that was simular to the OBama movement today. I liked JFK but his inexperience brought us the closest EVER to being in a nuclear war during the Bay of Pigs. Also, I think it's irreprehensible that you have turned this into a side show. You don't allow a true debate, you do everything possible to put the candidates at each others throats. You've turned this into an issue of white verses black, old verses young. It very much reminds me of Ferraro running for Vice President 20+ years ago. You drug that poor woman through the mud because you didn't want a woman as Vice President and everyone knew it. I thought we had grown up as a nation. Please people don't vote on emotion, check where the candidates stand on the issues, no matter who you vote for!

First, Let's Congratulate Hillary Clinton on her wins last night, having said that, let this nation stand up and greet its new President, Barack Obama! Last night was so big for Barack, he closed the huge gap between he and hilary clinton and won in "Red" States! I was proud to be an America last night, and I hope these "Super Delegates will do the right thing...

If abama is such a positive person why is he saying that the republicans have a truck load of dirt they plan to through at Hillary, he needs to worry about the truck load of dirt they plan to cover him with. Is he the uniter of the ugle talker. That is why I am voting for Hillary, I do'nt trust that guy.

Hillary won in cali bc of early voters.Many people could not believe that time that race will be so close.Obama has a momentum and more money(by the way,do they exept credit cards?Never did it before.)

CNN is unbeliveable - my innocuous comments get posted, but those that go into detail about Obama and are favorable of Hillary ..... never seem to get posted.

@ Karen

I will tell you what, I can definitely tell you about a vote that Hillary made an impact on, she voted for a war which killed thousands of people, cost billions of dollars, caused part of the economic crisis we are currently in and not only had no regrets about her vote she decided once wasn't good enough she would support bush and try for round two labeling part of Iran's Military as a terrorist organization.

You Clinton supporters are exactly right she has a lot more experience than Obama, in that she has no concern about learning from prior mistakes, and going with the wind is more important than voicing any change.

So to answer your question Karen, I don't care if Obama voted present on a bill that said the world is truly flat instead of round, he would still be smarter in his decision making than Hillary Clinton!

@ Karen

I will tell you what, I can definitely tell you about a vote that Hillary made an impact on, she voted for a war which killed thousands of people, cost billions of dollars, caused part of the economic crisis we are currently in and not only had no regrets about her vote she decided once wasn't good enough she would support bush and try for round two labeling part of Iran's Military as a terrorist organization.

You Clinton supporters are exactly right she has a lot more experience than Obama, in that she has no concern about learning from prior mistakes, and going with the wind is more important than voicing any change.

So to answer your question Karen, I don't care if Obama voted present on a bill that said the world is truly flat instead of round, he would still be smarter in his decision making than Hillary Clinton ever would be!

It's been intrestsing to read the various comments during this election process. I guess the most disturbing thing that I have read and heard in and around my community also, is the lack of experience on the part of Obama.

Someone did an excellent job an an earlier post of comparing their in office elected experience 12years Obama, vs 7 years Hillary. I would further like to add, that to be the president of the United States is not an inherited right. Hillary in my opinion seems to think and feel because she has supported Bill over the years that she is entitled to this office. A lot of women feel this is why she took no public position when he betrayed her with Marilyn. Nobody was looking for her to leave Bill, but all the women in this country suffering from mental and physical abuse were certainly looking for her to make a statement. To ensure her support from him in her future endeavor to the presidency she remained silent.

The Women is strong, and she is calculating. The majority of her experience that she wants us to beleive gives her rise over Obama, is being the "first lady". If in her position as First Lady, she had any impact on this country issues, she would have my vote. She is competent and meets the criteria for consideration, my final vote goes to the candidate who demonstrates that he/she can move this country into to a better direction, Barack you have demonstrated that, YES WE CAN

The title of this article has shown that Obama is a inpirational leader with great cheering skill. "Big Victory", Don't forget if Edwards was still inthe race he will not get that much of votes. "Big Victory", "We win",... all inspirational boosting propaganda, "we can do it". Don't they sound like Bush's: "we will win in Iraq!" yea.. after 100 years? Bush ha caused the mess in Iraq because of his in-experience in dealing with Foregin policies. Do you want to try another one from Obama? Bush has failed us and the world without getting alot of helps from the international in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he still claimed that "our alliances is expanding..." Doesn't it sound like Obama's: "Big Victory". No more cheering, no more emotional motivational tactics. Show us the through facts. No different between HIllary and Obama? Does he deal with any of the foreign leaders at all? Just listen to his answers in the debates. Those answers showed that inexperience side of his. In contrary, Hillary's answers in the foreign policies, sound "politicians" if you want to say that. But don't you need good politicians to management this country? Or you want a cowboy or a charmy that always inspire you to believe something that is no fact supports? What a "Big Victory" for Obama's speeches and speech writers. Good jobs guys. Keep up your works, you will beat Hillary, you can beat any Republican candidates. You can do it, in fact, you already won the election!

The "super duper" Tuesday as Obama claimed was anything but a big victory for him.
All he knows and says is ...change, change, change, change and nothing else. And no one knows what kind of change he is talking about.

HILLARY HAS SUBSTANCE.

Everyone keeps talking about the 'clinton machine'. Lets not for get that Obama pulled all the stops for Sup Tuesday – He had a serious machine going for him

- Endorsements from Ted Kennedy & crew, including John Kerry
- His woman clan – Oprah, Shriver and Kennedy
- Hollywood stars making that 'yes we can' video
- $32 million for his campaign for Jan

If thats not a machine, dont know what it.

To be quite honest I really thought Hillary didn't have a chance. Oprah is like God. The media is pro-Obama and anti-Hillary. Even after all that Hillary is still standing. Now thats a TRUE leader. As for Obama, If I want a motivational hit, I'll be a tape.

HILLARY '08

The one thing that Hillary cannot answer is why she chose not to READ the national intelligence estimate on Iraq before voting to allow us to go to war. And then she voted to condemn Iran. This is good experience and judgement????

Make no mistake, this IS a victory for Obama. Eveyone fails to remember that he just caught up with her in the polls that were released on Monday. Super Tuesday reflected that wave EXACTLY. It does appear that the wave is still building. However, pundits do have the power to shape the perception of the results by calling it a tie without reporting the underlying narrative. In this context it is not just spin; Obama is right to call it a win.

Obama has shown that he can carry a wider cross section of the U.S. than Clinton. That's pretty important. Because he is carrying states that traditionally vote Republican and yet his numbers are far above what McCain is getting. So if he can rock the vote in November a bunch of red states are going to turn blue. Hilary can't do that because quite a few people in the party like McCain better than her. And a lot of independents too. If the Democrats want the White House they'll need to be realistic.

I really don't understand how Obama can claim he is for Change. Hillary seems to be have a complete plan for Health care and Obama only has about 60% of the issue covered. The number one issue for me is Health care and what can be done about not letting Americans loose their homes just because they have a illness. I know people who have had to choose between getting treatment and keeping their homes. They had to sell their house and they now live in a Trailer. How is this America? We need to give human decency to everyone and not leave anyone out. We need to get the US to a point where no one looses their homes because they got sick. I'm sorry but the only thing I hear from Republicans is the " you're on your own plan". I do have to credit Romney for taking a stab at the the Health care crisis......he did more than any other Republican. Sorry, Obama supporters.....what exactly is the change he brings? I want results in my life during the next 4 years and what exactly is he going to change for ME?

Joe– Give me a break with this whole it’s the Black vote philosophy and that’s the ONLY reason Obama is gaining momentum. Last time I checked he was doing well in some predominately white states. Obama has received votes from a diverse group of people. And even if the black vote is strong, so what. People can vote for whomever they want and contrary to your ignorant thinking, not all African Americans are voting for Obama just because he's Black. Others are voting for Hilary or other candidates. ....No one plays the race card saying that Hilary's ahead because of the white vote. In fact, historically, this never seemed to be an issue. But the minute it looks like someone of color can actually become president, race and the decisions of blacks voting for blacks is now a concern. People are voting for who they feel will do best for this country. Period...I'm so sick of the hypocrisy. Enough already. While we're so concerned about race in this country, other countries are laughing at us for our lack of unity, even in 2008. At the end of the day, they look at this distraction as a way to knock America down. So stop the madness and let's find a better way for us to look at common issues that impact ALL of us and work towards a better future for America.

HILLARY WON MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA! AND WILL RECEIVE HER DELEGATES!
NUMBERS ARE NUMBERS! THE PRESSURE WAS OBVIOUSLY ON OBAMAS FACE TODAY WHEN HE WAS INSULTING HILLARY! SAYING SHE CANNOT TAKE HIS VOTES! WHY NOT! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO DO TAKE HERS! HE EITHER DOESN'T GET IT OR HAS A MENTAL BLOCK! HIS INEXPERIENCE COST HIM LAST NIGHT! HILLARY IS THE REAL DEAL! AND IF HE CANNOT HANDLE IT LIKE A MAN AND BE COURTEOUS I ASK THE PEOPLE DO YOU WANT THIS JUVENILE? OR A SEASONED PRO! WE DO NOT WANT TO END UP WITH A REPUBLICAN! GET WITH THE WINNER!!!!!!!!! HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen – Let go of your ego, and come join the movement.

may i take this opportunity to say congrats to all the candidates for a hard fought campaign to date ,

on both sides , my only comment is one that goes to the democrats please consider the historical fact that the dream of racial, gender, equality being strived for by Dr. Martin Luther King is now a reality may i say i and my wife Rachel are pleased to be a witness to a great human story which is one that must be taught and given to our children and their children.

thank you

That delegate count seems aliitle wrong.... obama lost by only one delegate??? california has only dedicate 75 of it's 441 delegates.

I am from Canada. I think the world image of USA will be better if you elect Mr. Obama, than the Macain, the military guy. American need to think with thier mind than might and the only guy that meet with the handsome guy like JFK, at least from his talk is this guy called Obama.

It is really disgusting to see the american image go down around the world and you need a presedant who can lead both with moral and skill.

The last and wrong , waste for American is you elected Bush.

I like also Hillary also if she won, but it seems that you are going to repeat Bill Clinton era. Anyway, please be careful, no more republican, they don't know how to rule, but how to get rich and make war.

For the first time in my life I agree with Maria Shriver. She said that the person who takes California will get the nomination! I'll agree with Oprah when hell freezes over.

The African-American voters who voted for Clinton remembered the "Clinton" days and cast their vote. How does that matter today? America has had 4 years of George Bush Sr, 8 years of Bill Clinton, 8 years of George Bush Jr and now want Hillary for another 4 years??? Whats our population guys? We cant find another President who is NOT a Bush or a Clinton? Its been 20 years since America had a non-Clinton or a non-Bush President.

Vote McCain or Obama but definitely not Clinton.

sinnester1, last I heard, Obama writes his own speeches... ARG! This is pointless. Too many snarkey comments back and forth; why am I bothering? It's like trying to rationalize a cartoon: Shaggy can pull a gurney out of Scooby's arse and no one questions it.

Stephen February 6, 2008 1:43 pm ET

When comparing Obama to Hillary, consider these qualities and decide which are more important. Obama has style, Hillary has substance. Obama has inspiration, Hillary has information. Obama has rhetoric, Hillary has results. Obama has eloquence, Hillary has experience. Obama calls for change, Hillary causes change. We need more than a motivational speaker for President, we need a competent leader.

Where are the FACTS to support these arguments?

What substance does Ms. Clinton have that Mr. Obama doesn't his website detailing his ideas and plans is at least as substative as hers.
Ms. Clinton has information Mr. Obama has inspiration, first I disagree with this but even supposing it is true information can be gathered, inspiration comes from within. Mr. obama has rethoric Ms. Clinton has results... show me the results difference I see no more on her side than on his. Mr Obama has eloquence Ms. Clinton has experiance.. the junior senator from NY has very little federal experiance than the junior senator from Illinois (although he is on the forgien relations committee) but the junior senator from Illinois does have move legislative experiance on the state level. Other than sleeping in the White House (which anyone who wanted to pay enough could ahve during her husbands time) what other experiance does she have that he cannot counter with? The same question with change, show me the difference. A motivational speaking president is a competant president, look at reagan his policies were terrible but he infused a sense of greatness that we as Americans had lost.

IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO SUPPORT SIR: BARACK OBAMA, I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES, HOWEVER I AM SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT NOTHING WILL CHANGE. NOTHING HAS CHANGED , IT'S NOT THAT OBAMA HAS LITTLE EXPERIENCE. UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S ABOUT RACE. IT IS VERY SAD, IN AMERICA TODAY THE WHITE PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO THINK THEY ARE WHITE CANNOT EXCEPT ARICAN AMERICANS. IT SADDENS ME TO LIVE THIS LONG IN AMERICA AND STILL KNOW THT WE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. IF HE WERE WHITE , HILLARY WOULD HAVE BEEN DEFEATED BY A LAND SLIDE. OBAMA, OPRAH AND MANY OTHERS ARE BEING ABUSED AS A RESULT OF THIS ELECTION PROCESS BY IGNORANCE. LOOK AT ARNOLD SWASHNAGEL(SMILE) HE CAME FROM BEING THE TERMINATOR TO GOVERNOR OG CALIFORNIA. POOR EUNICE, THAT MUST HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE BLW TO THE KENNEDY CLAN. BUT AMERICA EXCEPTED HIM AND HE RAN AND WON ON HIS WIFES SKIRT TAIL. EUNICE IS RUNNING CALIFORNIA. SO IF YOU CAN EXCEPT ARNOLD WHY NOT OBAMA. WE ALL UNDERSTAND OBAMA. A CONTINUED VOTE FOR OBAMA IS TO AMERICA'S WELL BEING. DOWN WITH RACISM. WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL AMERICANS

Hillary represents "politics as usual" and will be soundly defeated by the Repubicans / McCain. I hear "experience" touted about as if Hillary somehow has the experience to make things better. She FAILED at universal healthcare, was against civil rights as a "Goldwater Girl" yet tries to champion the social activism ideals simply to get elected. Her experience at defending her and husband Bill from investigations, inquiries and attacks from the right is ALL she has Obama beat on. Hope is a message. Change is an idealistic mantra that only Obama can invoke and transcend into reality in the years to come. She went from stating how she "won't stay home and bake cookies" to offering recipes on her website??
Hard on terror yet weepy 24hrs before a primary election, twice? Hillary is made for Washington. What you get is 8 more years of Clinton WITHOUT the Tech boom which fueled our economy in the 1990s. Obama's lack of experience is his trump card. Experience in Washington D.C.??? Lobbyists, Cronies and Corporate bedfellows.

Just look at the states that Obama has won: Idaho, North Dakota, Alaska, Utah, Kansas. All these states are Republican strongholds. Democrats have no chance of winning there in the General Election. What is the use (or bluffing) about winning these insignificant states?

Whenever i hear this man speak, i have goosebumps. This guy, Obama should seriously be helped to be the next president of this our great country. I do love Mrs.Clinton, but my problem with her is that She is very conniving and will unite the republicans. WE ALL HAVE TO BELIEVE IN OBAMA. This is really a movement...

Who exactly are these super delegates?

If they are proportioned by state, Obama will have an advantage as he is winning more states.

If they are proportioned by popular vote it is more even.

As the campaign goes on expect Obama to get more states, and more support in the Senate.

Obama won most of the caususes states last night with large percentage of margin, once again proved the effects of his cheering and talking/boosting capability. People will be influenced by the emotional cheering. That is why the states with caususes, he got most of them. When you see those states that have primaries, when people made their decision after a deep thought, not by emotion or likability, are based on facts and data/proofs, Obama don't get them. I'm afraid Obama will be another Bush's "charming" president that can't do anything but vetos and listening to his ADVISORS. Is this something the people vote for Bush expect 4 years ago? Same will be for Obama. Americans no more emotional/hatres votes, thinking about the country, who can help us out of these messes right now? with record breaking deficit –> means: we are spending on out kids and grandkids money. Enough for the credit card debt, don't you? Can Obama pulls us out of this "national credit card debts"? He acuses Hillary has election machine, doesn't he? With 3 years of national legislature experiences Can he pull us out of these 8 years of Bush's + Republicans mess?

Oh, give me a break: Obama won 13 states? Did any body noticed, that in alaska CNN reports 400 some (yes, 400!, not 400,000) voters and 300 went for Obama?Is this how he got 75% of votes. Look into Idaho, ND, Utah, even Delawar, Kansas – few thousands of voters particiapted. Is he planning to win Alaska in November? His 300+ voters there surely would be helpful.
He won Illinois, his own state and two southern states due to the black turnout: Georgia and Alabama. COLorado and Minnesota were caucuses and the onlyreally competitve states he won, and very narrowly were MO and CT.
Hillary won not only NY, but MA by 15% points, CA by 10% (which translates into hundreds of thousands of voters), NJ, TN, AZ, plus Arkansas and Oklahoma. So who won?

Pundit and pollsters who clearly have no idea how to make an algorithm for their predicitons obviously have lost big.

The U.S. Legislation speaks to Presidents serving more than eight years; Listen to Bill Clinton Campaign speech for hillary; Its' all about Him, When He ran for President and What he did as President and as always, his ending sentence reflexs a portion of what Hillary has done!!! He is the one who wants to return to the White House as President!!

Karen,

I can guarantee Obama didn't vote for GWB in the last election. That alone is a wonderful accomplishment in support of the USA.

How can the title of this post be "Big Victory" for Obama...

Can the media stop force feeding us Mr. Obama. Clinton is winning.... she won the delegate count on 2/05, won the major states, and has more delegates in total than obama. Not to mention she won this despite the heavy media bias, Kenndys support, etc..... This goes to show a good portion of Americans are smart and there is indeed something special about her. You cannot stop her! HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm afraid Mr. Obama's "Win" has hit Hillary's Brick Wall.

Thanks Mr. Experience for your detailed post. Except, you're OBVIOUSLY NOT from New York. But continue to research and you might find some accurate information to post.

Obama will be a great leader for this country because he is willing to listen to others. He also can be double teamed and still be victorious.........

Ha! We're always at the forefront of history. Californians rock – yes, we do!

Go Hillary!

When is someone going to address the issue of Obama not putting his hand over his heart to salute the American Flag. He said himself that he does not put his hand over his heart in protest of the war! I cannot vote for someone who will not place his right hand over his heart to pledge alligence to our flag.

It Is time for this Country to put someone in the White House with GOOD Principles and Good Values with GOOD LEADERSHIP SKILLS!!! Barack Obama and Michelle Will Make A Great TEAM for the United States of America; They Need a Chance!

History is in the making Americans. Whether it is Sen. Obama or Sen. Clinton as eventual winners of the general election, it will be a historical event and we all should be proud of our system of election and representation.

Although, as I have read some of the attached comments about Sen. Obama, I sense a synical negativity. This synical negativity seems strange considering that millions of Americans have embraced his theme of change and hope. After all, those votes are directed at Sen. Obama for very significant reasons and yes, the question begs, why not at Sen. Clinton?

Yes, I agree with the Seanator that this was a significant victory considering no one gave him a chance to have a viable candidacy and the voters are now voicing their opinions about running this country a different kind of way. A way in which politics are not "business as usual".

For me, it surely is exciting to believe that a change is coming. And maybe, the dark politics of the past will be behind us.

Hillary won big states, but she still could not knock Obama out.

Obama won so many states, and the interesting thing behind his success is that the momentum is there; people understood his message; he has great ideas that is capable of bringing positive change in the life of an average American; and he is very intelligent politician.

Eventhough, the forces of status quo want us to believe that Hillary can use the first lady experience to rule US (which to me is not possible).

Obama is going to win the rest of the states come 9th, 19th etc etc. So....all Hillary supporters should better change and vote for Obama as the election is not concentratre in only California and New York.

I watched Obama's speech last night and he came across as arrogant, cocky and rude. I honestly can't understand what you people see in him. The man is filled with empty promises and doesn't have the knowledge or maturity to be the President of the United States. If he gets the nomination, the Republicans will have a field day with him. Hillary's negatives are well known but Obama's negatives are being buried by the biased media. There is no way the media will be able to suppress the Republican Machine.

Even though I have voted Democratic in every election for the past 30 years, I just can't bring myself to vote for this man. These are dangerous and challenging times in America, and Obama is just not ready to lead this nation. I will sit this one out and watch McCain win in a landslide.

Go, Obama! we don't need or want another Clinton (or 2 of them) in the White House, after we get rid of Bush..if you keep putting in the same all you're going to get is the same! ..NO MORE OF THE SAME...we want our Country back..bring our troops home, and keep them home...bring our money back from Iraq and keep it home.. get rid of Bush and the gas prices will go way down...the ONLY person who can do this is Obama...and you all know this...just research the Clinton years in the White House..full of scandals, lies, dishonesty, cheats, affairs, ..and you all want them back again???? and John McCain..well, he has a personal interest in winning the war in Iraq..he just wants to prove his point..and he won't quit in the war effort..just like Bush..they don't want to be proved.wrong.. so a vote for McCain is a vote for Bush..no way......

I WOULD LOVE to boycott CNN. But the problem with that is I really hate Fox news...so, I'm stuck with Misogynistic CNN.

As an Obama supporter, I came out of Tuesday disappointed. I expected him to get some of the Big States and he didn't. I live in Texas and if anyone knows Texas, he is in Big Big trouble. The Hispanic and older white woman votes dominate my state. Everywhere I go, I see Hillary signs! She already got Oklahoma and my bet is she will get Texas and Louisiana too! There are more poor people in both states to carry her in huge numbers..... Good luck to Obama, but I can see the writing on the wall........Maybe we could get a Clinton/Obama ticket!

And the young people of the USA will carry the torch and force change.

I saw a number of young people at MacDonald's in Westport, CT last night and I was so proud of them and of their interest in this election. We older people have nothing to worry about; the young people will be just fine.

The first two young men, both were white, walked into MacDonalds and looked at the wide screen TV and said, "Oh great, Obama is ahead," and he said to the diners "This is my first vote and I voted for Obama."

We applauded them. Then two more nearly repeated the scene; another student at UConn came in and said he had waited in a long line to vote for Obama; two beautiful young ladies came in and said "Go Obama, Change the World for us."

By the way, I think Democratic supporters had better make up real fast and try to get along. Stop insulting one another and remember each side needs the other in the general election because the republicans are bound and determined to win at all cost.

nd the young people of the USA will carry the torch and force change.

I saw a number of young people at MacDonald's in Westport, CT last night and I was so proud of them and of their interest in this election. We older people have nothing to worry about; the young people will be just fine.

The first two young men, both were white, walked into MacDonalds and looked at the wide screen TV and said, "Oh great, Obama is ahead," and he said to the diners "This is my first vote and I voted for Obama."

We applauded them. Then two more nearly repeated the scene; another student at UConn came in and said he had waited in a long line to vote for Obama; two beautiful young ladies came in and said "Go Obama, Change the World for us."

By the way, I think Democratic supporters had better make up real fast and try to get along. Stop insulting one another and remember each side needs the other in the general election because the republicans are bound and determined to win at all cost.

What is wrong with california??? You should have done the only right thing and voted for Obama. But it is Ok, it's not over yet. We have still a few more states to go and i know they wont disappoint us. we really have to unite and make the right decision.

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

Are you kidding me, Old School, with this comment?????

"REMEMBER READING IS FUNDAMENTAL. also to the EX OBAMA SUPPORTER I beg you please use spell checker before you comment on any open forum. "

How pathetic!

Reports are circulating that Hillary has donated 5 million to her campaign.. She need money and free exposure, hence the request for debates each over the next month..

It's apparent Clinton supporters are getting nervous and jibbering about their old divisive ways and party politics. I think we should break up the Democratic Party into the New Republican Party headed by Clinton and the Democratic Party headed by Obama. What do you guys think?

This posting doesn't make sense- it states that Obama only received one less delegate than Clinton- but the two delegate totals listed don't add up to the total number of delegates that were available to win. Moreover, the CA delegates still haven't been fully tallied and it is more than obvious that Clinton is winning by at least 10% in CA.

END THE HORRIFIC SUPERDELEGATE SYSTEM!!!

It was created by the party to protect the party status quo at a time when the party was more important than the nation. Now is the time to let the nation speak. I don't care what these superdelegates have contributed to building the party. They are ultimately nothing more than citizens. If we can't buy extra power behind our votes through volunteering, hard work, political appointment, or money, than neither should the superdelegates who are obviously going to favor the status quo.

I GUESS THE CRYING DID NOT WORK THIS TIME!!!!

To: Vince @ February 6, 2008 1:42 pm ET:

As far as the contributions made to the Obama campaign, they are bundled contributions from lobbyists and big corporation.

There is an investigation in place as to the makeup of these contributions, since the Obama camp is stating they are from small donors.

It will come out soon of the makeup of these contributions and the New York Times is already reviewing the so called "small donor" statements.

Dont' be so nieve.

All of you in Hillaryland are just plain mad today because Mrs. Clinton was supposed to be the presumptive nominee by now.

Your desperate attempts to spin yesterday's victories by Obama are laughable.

Joe,

Stop crying like a little girl!! Like Hillary Clinton.

I'm wondering what big guns Obama will surprise us on round 2? Did not work on round 1. The americans are more smarter than he thinks. No more spins and no more Oprah or Ted Kennedy...

Obama, brother, do not be DECIEVED; your own very revolutionary tide will eventually sweep you away in general election.The latinos are at least honest in their apparent vote of no confidence in your "blackness". But the white folks are not that honest, but are characteristically pushing you to nomination at the expence of their nemesis-Hilary, only to dump you in general election. Not even a white Democrat in washington DC will vote for you in general election. Watch that momentum, it is transient, deceitful and hollow. My name is Sam and I approve this messge.

Mmmmm...it looks like the Billaryites just keep on coming up with fuzzy thinking. What experience has Ms. Clinton had that purportedly makes her the more qualified candidate? Everyone knows that Barack had to be twice as good at anything he did in his life to get half the credit.

It is interesting that the majority of Billary supporters tend to be less educated than Obama supporters. I suspect she likes it that way. Just keep telling the same old lies.

How can Obama still have 32 million to Hillary's 5 million?? That's not fair..
Where is the dems wealth redistribution plans? Or what about a little affirmitive action to equal things out??

How was it ok for Bill Clinton, the man from "Hope", who touted vision over experience, to get everyone's support? But yet now everyone is pushing Hillary's "experience" over the new hopeful candidate with vision? All of Hillary's supporters are hypocrites who voted for Bill in 1992, and now is against Obama when he is of the same age, and experience level that Bill was back then. That makes no sense!

I love how people trash Obama for getting 80% of the African-American vote.... yet compliment her for getting the senior, white woman and Hispanic votes.

You can't have it both ways.... at least Obama is trying to unite and not divide the country. I am Hispanic, and I just do not see what the Clintons ever did for us or for African Americans.

I want you to know that we as african americans need to rally around barrack obama. he represent an image of black men that contrast differently than what the media and television pertray us as. (Men that don't have values and integrity)
The media gives us a bad image that is not true of all african american males . for that I am proud to stand with him and present to the world a differant part of america that shows us as leaders with strong convictions . I love this it a breath of fresh air for so many brothers like me that love our people who want to move away from pants hanging down with our underwear showing, to upstanding leaders.,community leaders and professionals. For so long we have been told that we can't Barrack has said "YES WE CAN". not just to black men but to the whole world. we can unite the world and the country with this message by supporting this man. and his movement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the order of my choice for President:

1. B. Obama
2. J. McCain
3. Mike
4. Hillary

My first choice is Obama by far, if he is not going to be a choice then I am moving over to the McCain camp. The only way I am voting for Hillary is if the general election is between Mitt and Hillary.

Mitt is a total fake and as able as Hillary is, I have no intention of taking in 4 more years of the Clinton drama and this is America STOP letting 2 families run this country. This is not healthy for this country.

This is a fight betwen the Clintons machine against the Obama movement !
Late see from where the light gonna come from....

After Sen Obama Did Won More states than Sen Clinton. I think the Presure is on Hillary as this Compain continues

Obama claims that Sen. Clintons supporters will vote for him but that his supporters are so closed-minded that they would vote for a Republican instead of Sen. Clinton.

What does that tell you about his campaign?

Hillary had 8 looooong years to do all the things she says she now wants to do. What
was she doing for the country she sheds her tears for when she was the First Lady.
What an opportunity she had and did nothing. Now she wants to cry ad tell us she Loves this country and wants to do all these wonderful things. Give me a break, sell that sad song to someone else. I Ain't buying it. OBAMA in 08!

O-BA-MA

ALL

THE

WAY

!!!!!!

Of course, they both did well. But when you think that Obama was not even on the horizon several weeks ago, Obama supporters should be proud while Clinton supporters should start to worry about what is coming next....As a non US resident, I have to admit that OBAMA inspires me as much as JFK , Bill Clinton and Reagan did in the past as they bring you hope for the future. I' m looking forward to the upcoming weeks...

I remember the Clinton years, and quite frankly, we don't need more of that neoliberal agenda that weakened both our unions and our environment. He did a lot of good while in office, but he did an equal amount of damage. It really is time for a solid progressive leader.

Quite frankly, based on her own actions and inability to admit that her vote for the Iraq war was a mistake, I will never vote for her – not in a primary, and not in a general election.

We don't need another leader who can't admit mistakes of that magnitude. I didn't buy the idea that the authorization to use force was only to strengthen the hand of the President, because that was the exact same argument as had come up with the first George Bush – which led to war. I was OK with the first gulf war, but to claim that she didn't think the authorization to use force would not lead to war is ridiculous.

She's a capital-P Politician, and not worthy of the office. If Clinton wins, not only will she galvanize the Republican party, she is going to lose a lot of progressive votes – and mine among them. That is my pledge.

I went to my caucus last night and was overwhelmed with the size of the crowd that was there. I was reminded me of the 1972 caucuses. Last night everyone was excited about Obama; in 72 everyone was excited about McGovern

McGovern was the nominee but no one showed up on election day and he won only ONE state!

Let's not repeat this.

Stick to the issues, avoid personal attacks on the opposition and leave the vitriolic words at home.

If you are a true Democrat you will show up to vote for the nominee or the Republicans will get in and keep the war going to 100 years (McCain) and appoint right wingers to the Supreme Court.

I am a Republican...... and am not too happy with the way things are turning out on my side of the fence.

One thing that I would admit to Democrats is this........McCain cannot beat Obama. It's not possible. Being a Republican, I personally like Obama. He is very charasmatic and has a strong sense of conviction about his positions and is the most likeable person in the race. However, if Hillary comes out of the process as the nominee – it's over, and we will continue our tenure over the Presidency. If Hillary runs for President, the Republicans will spend "countless millions" on hammering anti-Clinton advertisements and will essentially remove any shred of dignity they (Hill and Bill) have left.

If Hillary wins, I will vote for McCain. It's plain and simple.

However, if Obama wins, then I will do something that I have never done in my entire life............ I will step into the voting booth, and cast a ballot for a Democratic candidate for President of the United States.

Sigh... I read the comments made by all of you and I can't help but to sigh. Hardly any of you have any idea of what your talking about. People are complaining about Obama's ability to speak. Guys, the man is just doing what he has to do to win. Pay attention to the debates. That is where you learn about candidates issues. His debates highlight his issues, his speeches sway people. Hilary will most likely win the nomination, however McCain will probably win the presidency.

Side note: California's allowance of early voting greatly helped HIlary it should be interesting to look at the percentages of early voters vs. those who voted on the 5th.

Just so you know, I have no avid support for any of the candidates. That being said I would still prefer a democrat in office. Democrats need to remember that ultimately they are not against eachother. Democrats are for change. Both candidates will bring change. On the republican side, McCain is hilarious, but he is very lucky, if hilary wins the nomination the man will be the next president. I could live with that. Lets just see what happens though. Obama is probably going to put alot of focus on ohio. If he can win there (he is not the favorite), he will take be the nominee and will be the next president. All in all, nothing is written in stone. Voters should not be set on a certain candidate just because they dont like another. Dont vote to keep someone out. Vote to keep someone in.

Obama has my support all the way....NY for Obama!!!!

a significant number of people have been disenfranchised by the recent Primary elections by only being able to cast “provisional” ballots, which (if my information is correct) are not actually counted. This happened to a friend of mine who drove me to the registrar of voters because my polling place was not open at 7am when I arrived there to vote. He figured as long as he was taking me to the registrar, he’d cast his ballot there as well. It was not until he checked his ballot receipt the next day that he noticed, in tiny letters, the word “provisional” printed on it. They did not notify him that if he voted at the registrar’s office instead of his polling place that his vote would be provisional, and thus not counted.

In addition to this first-hand experience, I am hearing stories about college students – a very large percentage of them – having to vote provisionally due to some error with the registrar’s office. It is imperative in this day and age that our civil liberties not be trampled on and that our votes, ALL of our votes, are counted legitimately and properly. That is, after all, what being American is about. Those people who took the time out of their day to contribute what they rightfully can and should to the betterment of this nation should not be denied their voice. If you have the resources, I beg you to please investigate these events, and expose any possible fraud that may have been perpetrated on these voters.

I can't see how Obama says that, he won small states, Clinton won big states where in a general election, you need them to win the White House...a Dem can not win in Idaho, Utah, North Dakota, no matter how you spin it.

Yesterday was a big win for Clinton, Cali was the big win with will give her the Mo'!

Hillary 08!

For all you would be pundits and hilariously uneducated Billary supporters, you should really REALLY reexamine your vote. A vote for Billary is a vote for a closet conservative. She voted FOR the war in Iraq, FOR the Patriot Act, etc. The reason she doesn't ever tout her own record, and instead tries to bash Obama's, is because she has a TARNISHED record herself. No self respecting Democrat, who values civil liberties and opposes the Iraq war should vote for this scorpion woman. And another thing, due to my intense liberalism, if the general election was between Billary and McCain, I would vote for McCain in a heartbeat. He's more liberal than Clinton will ever be. People who scream supportive nonsense about the Hillary campaign need to wake up and recognize that she WILL unite the Republicans, the Independents, and the unregistered voters against her. Complain about CNN's "bias" all you want. McCain is trouncing Clinton is every single poll. Don't moan about Obama's "empty talk" when that's all you do yourself. This is most certainly a victory for Obama. David hath slain Goliath. What a surprise educated voters are voting for Obama in hordes. We're sorry you don't understand his speeches Hillary fans. Do us a favor and stay home this November.

Obama 08

I'm glad that all the young voters are voting. At one time you couldn't get a young person to to even sign up nonthe less vote. And just remember – there should be enough older voters out there that know about the speach writers

So all in all – everything should equal out

Why are all of hillary's supporters so MAD??? are they just Bad loosers??? don't you know that there is no way to stop a movement like this one?
Don't you know that it's time for a change in the Names of the people in the White house? don't they know about all the money that she is taking form The healt care lobbiest?? dont they know about the LAWSUIT for Electoral Crimes in California?? she is going to Court Feb 21 for electoral Crimes on California!!
Please Wake Up!!!

We Can Change This Country! but we need to see what is the reality! young people in america are speaking out! and you know.... no more latinos in the next states! no more hard votes for hillary!

YES WE CAN!!!

I will vote for whichever candidate is nominated by the Democrats, but a part of me really wants to see what happens if Obama is nominated and Karl Rove and his buddies do a tap dance on his head. Singing Kumbaya and making vague statements about change are not going to cut it when Obama and his "movement" are facing the real deal.

So long as Obama is disrespectful towards his opponents he is toast. I know as many Democrats who will never vote for him after his immature display last night as those who will never vote for Clinton.

I fully expect that when all is said and done, John McCain will be our next president.

I Love Obama and voted for him, but I will agree there is some media bias for him and against Hillary, which makes my point perfectly. She allienates and polarizes everyone (well maybe not older white women and Hispanics)including the media. The media loves Obama because he is not just a candidate he is a movement, like nothing we have seen. And yes he has a hill to climb when it comes to the Clinton machine but WE CAN WIN!!!! Clinton's strenghth is not that she is this great civil servant, but that she and Bill are good professional politicians. They know how to work the public in their favor and expoit the Clinton "Brand" when ever they can. I use to be a die hard Clinton fanatic until I started doing my own research.. Its very scary. Wake up people!!!! PS.. I did not meen the white women and Hispanic comment to sound bigotted...., because its not!!!

To all the OBAMA supporters: Could you please name me one thing that Obama has accomplished for the good of the nation since he has been an US Senator?????? Please name me something, I can't name one thing he has done to better our nation.

Matt...400 is the number of caucuses not voters...you should learn more about the political process befroe posting such ignorant comments

Nice to see that CNN is still censoring the comments from Hillary Clinton supporters.

Come on CNN...lets be fair!

Now that we have the good news what's next Hillary supporters More tears are debates ?

Barack Can't get 270 EV in Nov. His "WIN" in georgia, please RED STATE IN NOV. His "W" in Colorado / Alabama...= RED IN NOV......PURE WISHFUL THINKING.
Now with Hilarry: SHE WON TENNESSEE / ARKANSAS = PURPLE STATES (17 electoral votes).
Remember, kids, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE, FORGET ABOUT THE POPULAR VOTE I.E. 2000 GORE.

Darth Vadik,

Very true as others have also indicated. With Hillary, let alone win back the WH, Democrats will lose a lot of seats, nationally and state-wide. I saw Karl Rove on Fox last night. The minute he was asked to imagine Hillary nominee and could the Republicans beat her, you could just see him switch gears into his campaign strategist mind that he so effectively used against the Democrats twice, and both to his success.

On Obama, he couldn't mentally find that rythm. He is lost on how he could beat Obama. I tell you, I got nothing against Hillary. But, with her at the top of the ticket, it will be a waste of money for anyone to take the sure to fail risk.

Like most of you have noted it out, and was obvious last night, she only carried against another Democrat, a new comer to the political arena, the usually Blue States. Even that, he will win against any Republican. But her? Will she be able to win/carry Red Statates after great minds like Rove go after her? I doubt it.

If I was a Democrat, I'd be really worried about a Hillary nominee.

All in all, last night was a victory for Senator Obama. Hillary won the big states, but those states always go for Democrats in the general election. Obama's victories in middle America were extremely impressive and show the country's readiness to unite under new leadership.

Also, I hope that Clinton supporters will take the time to think before they continue with the hateful remarks. Even though you disagree, you should not be so disrespectful of Obama's supporters. Clinton is very polarizing, and, if she wins the nomination, won't she need those of us who support Senator Obama

OBAMA '08

Tim, your comment is hilarious!

"If you Obama supporters want that breath of fresh air that you talk about so much, quit farting so many lies then the air will clear up."

Here is my weak attempt to add to that: The winds of change that some Obama supporters tout may just be blowing with the smoke right up their behinds.

I rest my case, I posted 8 messages in support for HILLARY and CNN did not post them! I rest my case.... You cannot win, I know in my hearts, HILLARY is the only one who can bring change based on her experience. People knows that. I will forever banish in this blog site. CNN, you are a big disappointment. Whoever regulates your blogs, you are unfair! You did not give HILLARY supporters the chance to air their voices. LONG LIVE HILLARY!!! We will see you in White House!

Matt, I am a Hillary supporter, so I would love to agree with your statement that many of Obama's wins came in low-turnout states. However, I have to point out that those states (AK, ID, ND, KS, NV) had caucuses. Therefore the numbers reported are state delegates won, not votes cast.

By the way Benjamin, Florida delegates don't count. They were stripped of their delegates to the national convention by the DNC for not following the rules. Same as Michigan. I find it interesting that Edwards and Obama followed the three way agreement to not visit Florida, but Hillary managed to make a (hollow) victory speech from there. It is also interesting that the Clinton camp now wants the delegates from Florida and Michigan seated. if that isn't an act of desperation, what is?

I have never been one to jump on the media bias wagon, but last night I couldn't help but notice this: I have watched CNN for all of the returns. One of the commentators I hadn't noticed before was a self-proclaimed Obama supporter, which of course is fine. Every time something positive about Hillary was announced, though, he would downplay and undercut her gains (he is doing his job, yes, but he is going too far in doing so because we couldn't even get the straight facts before he would interupt...they had another person who would do this pro-Obama interrupting on earlier return dates). In TN, he said that Obama's major support was in Memphis and that Obama lost TN because of the tornadoes that kept people in Memphis from voting. Maybe that is true to an extent, but he was just jumping out of his seat to share this. I don't think Obama can blame the tornadoes for losing big in the states that suffered them. 54 to 41 in Tenn. 69 to 27 in Ark.

Second, Obama twisted Hillary's words in his speech yet again (e.g., she said she would sit down with opposition leaders once conditions were established and other diplomatic efforts had failed...she never said she wouldn't, so why did he say that again?). He bashed her, then remembered to congratulate her, than bashed her again. What a gentleman.

Third, JB stated that Obama won the key battleground state of Missouri. Yes, he won. But 49 to 48 percent. Your post makes it seem like his victory goes to show that he is the better candidate and more likely to win come Nov. Well, 51 percent of the state still thought otherwise.

Lastly, Obama comes off to me as more polarizing (albeit unintentionally). He constantly pits people as either with him or against him, calling the rest cynics. (Where do you think the "yes we can" came from? Exactly.) Well I support Hillary so therefore I am not "with" him. How does he expect us to like him when he keeps being rude to us in his speeches? All of his "they said we couldn't do it" talk is a big negative to me. He is uniting his supporters against the rest of us, whether he means to or not, which is very clear from many of his supporters' posts here.

all these so called young voters are voting for obamas speech whriters

I guess Michelle O should be a shoe in for Barack's soon to be vacant seat in IL Senate because she has had four vacarious years of experience...you know her husband was a senator...That makes obvious sense to Hilary supporters as a clear definition of support.
Go Obama!

Mr. Obama you should be ashamed of yourself. Of all the so call magnificent speeches you have given, to belittle Hillary Clinton the way you did last night , your true self is coming out. WAKE UP AMERICA, listen carefully to Mr. Obama and see for yourself what an seller of cloud-castles platitudes sounds like. I see your distortion of facts and quotes, are your greatest achievements. .

if african americans keep voting skin color,we will have another republican in the white house,why do you think you have republicans and so called independents voting for obama in dem primarys?if everyone educate yourselfs on the issues you will see who has the better hope for our country.and all you colledge kids go to town hall meetings listen to issues and make your decisions,instead of going to a frat party drinking and think how someone is cooool and intellegent.

As a woman, I refuse to vote for Hillary simply because she is a mother, wife(not good judgement here) or woman.

Be informed! Obama 08

To begin, I would like to take exception to the person who suggested that people voting for Mrs. Clinton are doing so simply because of name recognition. Have you seen her demographic? Older people, people who have been through every type of administration you can think of, people for whom the economy holds particular signifigance, people who have dearly loved children and grandchildren on the front lines of the war on terror, people who can tell the difference between the rhetoric of change and the true changemaker. And this is just the tip of her support, so to suggest that these people and others who pulled the lever for Hillary did so because they looked at the ballot and said " well i dont know this Obama guy but oh look Clinton, there's a name I know, I 'll just vote for her", is so ridiculous as to be comical. Secondly, if you read the posts of the Obama supporters, they, for the most part read like, ha, ha, we are winning now. Suggesting to me the immaturity of his core demographic. Am I suggesting his entire support base is too young to understand what is really at stake, no, but enough of them to make this look like a school yard battle. Well, I am here to say, this is the future of our country we are talking about. I want to make very clear, I am a stone, unapologetic, gay liberal. The exact voter to whom you would think Obama would appeal, and he does in some ways. I just know in my mind and heart he is too inexperienced, too idealistic and way to long on rhetoric and short on ideas to be right for this country at this time. This is not a popularity contest, we have had far too many elections in this country that came down to that, who was better looking, who appealed to people more, no this is serious business and we need experienced serious people to build a coalition, reverse the polarity that plaugues our ploitical system and accomplish things. From all of the facts, as they have been laid out now and in the past, the only Democrat that can and will accomplish this is Hillary Clinton.

People who keep saying that Obama is only speaking to hope...do the research. There is information out on the internet...the thing you're on now...that explains every candidates position. Check your local newspapers website, they should have it! Stop using his speeches as a reason to hate on the guy. Would you prefer he pull a Ross Perot and pull out charts and graphs? Uh, probably not.

I wonder if Clinton supporters would be so angry if they didn't feel like they were slipping. You guys didn't seem so angry only 2 months ago when everything was going well for the Clinton campaign...

Just a thought...

Ever notice how Hillary's supporters like use all-caps, overpunctuate, and misspell even simple words?

Forget about race for a second. Here's an interesting demographic to look at: white democrats with a college education. They are going to Obama.

Smart people recognize that we need a real leader. We don't get overly-obsessed with identity politics. For all the women that feel obligated to vote for Hillary... recognize that there are other women who will be able to run in the next few elections and do very well. Just look at the female governors that are endorseing Obama. If Hillary wins the primaries on her husband's coattails, only to be beat by John McCain, it will be a long while until voters take another risk on a female candidate.

Think about it.

The republicans are praying for Hillary to get the nomination because they will absolutely DESTROY her. They have even said so themselves. She stands no chance against them, and you are only kidding yourself if you think she does. Well, either that or you know nothing about politics.

It's time for CHANGE, and Hillary is not it.

WEE NEED CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY BIG ONES.
AND IS COMING,STEP BY STEP.
OBAMA IS COMING .SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER WITH OUR NEW PRESIDENT
BARAK OBAMA.

MSNBC go alittle faster than CNN. Their count is Obama 838 and Clinton 834 which is still very close. New Mexico do not have a winner yet...

I dont think crying/shedding tears on tv or in front of the media is a good characteristic for the President of the United States to display. To me that shows weakness. Just my two cent.

Clueless haters! Most of you even don't know why you hate this intelligent woman. Alas! Are you a bunch of sexists? I'm a man voting for her because of her excellent issues. She will be one of the best leaders. She will prove it for you...just wait and see. Go Hillary!

Obama is on the attack today...what a shame I thought he was suppose to take the high road..the more I learn about him the more I dislike him, if he gets the nom Im so voting for Mcain

still waiting for my pro-hillary comment to post . . . .

Wow! change is coming to America.

Obama won 13 possibly 14 with NM. He won more northern, midwest and southern states. Hillary only won 8 possibly 9 with NM. She won traditional blue states but not enough midwest and south states. That's not good. That means not enough white males were voting for her in midwest and south states.

She's depending too much on latino and white woman to win that she's forgetting white males, and the blacks, because of Clinton dumb racial strategy, are abandoning her.

If McCain and Hillary are the candidates, how is she gonna explain her war vote? The blacks aren't gonna show up in droves in south because Obama isn't on the ticket. White males both moderates and independents are gonna look at them and ask themselves, "le'ts see, a white male war veteran vs. a woman HillaryBillgate pantyhose" and because McCain is gonna run on security, subliminally the soccer moms who voted for Bush will vote security which is a vote for McCain, a male who can protect them, and the white males would rather vote for a male and because McCain is moderate, they'll vote for him. Keep in mind in CA, the vote for Obama=42% and Clinton 52%. 52% isn't so hot even if latinos voted for her in droves.

Obama didn't vote for a war. He's a male which is good for the soccer moms. He looks presidential. He speaks like one. He has the stature of an American President. He's not your typical ethnic and so white males shouldn't feel threathened. His message is inclusion of all people which is good because it gets people to think in a higher level, more optimistic and hopeful future for all. Do you think the Arabs are gonna want to attack America and look like troublemakers when there's a black man in the white house? You know how superior those people think.

I think Obama should talk about farming people and people living in rural places of the country. As for the Latinos, maybe appear in mexican news or talk shows. I think blacks, latinos and farm people have more in common than any other group.

Lets not forget–your right he was unknown....Thats the point. He was only brought out by Oprah Winfrey. Last night showed that she has big media attention but not enough. She kicked started his campaign and started a frenzy along with the YouTube and the internet craze. He is not our man in white house. Furthermore Obama and his wife make us feel like we are some DOWN-TRODDEN people that only he can bring to the promise land–Sorry, Im not that person and it insults me to think I need these people to lift my spirits. We need a good president not preachers in the white house. You young people out there are being brain washed by this frenzy...
Obama is not the foreign leader that other countries want–read up on the other countries as a whole. Obama has not sat beside the most influential foreign leaders. He could do more damage that good, especially in Kenya.

I donated $500 to Obama campaign today and still ready to do more. I am impress with the outcome so far.

Part of being a leader is the ability to inspire others, this is clearly a leadership trait Obama has a lock on and one that is lacking with Clinton. What message does she convey that is inspirational and leaves you with a positive impression?? Her stage presence and presentation seem quite scripted and fails to come from the heart (sorry those fake/staged tears a few weeks ago before the NH primary don’t count. This stage of the race is about likeability, trust, interest and heart..just not feeling it from her..sorry Hillary!

Gullible: I do understand the federal vote. When you don't show up, it is counted as a missed vote. He is number 3 among most missed votes of Senators (not counting the Senator that had the brain hemorrhage).

WAKE UP AMERICA! Hillary Clinton is the one that has the talent, experience and know how to make the changes that she is proposing, where Obama DOES NOT have the talent, experience or the know how to fulfill what he is trying to sale the American people.

It is in the best interest to elect Hillary Clinton, so that we, the American people, will once again be the country that we were once.

I was really angered by the way Obama again tried to put down Hillary in his speech last night. Trying to belittle Hillary was really a very bad move on his part, It really turned me off, and it shows just the type of man that he is!

Now that we have "Super Tuesday" over, I believe that the DNC should now award the delegates from Michigan and Florida to Hillary, the states that Hillary also has won! Let us all raise up and let the DNC know how we feel. Maybe they will be able to see and hear what it is that the American people want, for our NEXT PRESIDENT!

Let's see...Hillary was claimed the inevitable Democratic nominee back in the summer of 2007 and had 15 – 30 pts lead over Obama in nearly all state and national polls in a field with many "more experienced" candidates. Now here it is a day after Super Tuesday where Obama has a slight lead over Hillary in delegates (838 vs 834 per MSNBC).

Without a doubt this is a big victory for Obama. He has thus far withstood the Clinton name (Bill, that is). He has thus far withstood the Clinton Political Machine (Bill, that is). And he has thus far withstood the Clinton negative campaigning (Bill, that is).

Say what you want, us Obamacans are still here and CHANGE IS COMING!

Obama in '08!

If we count Idaho and Alaska, why don't we count America Saoma in the winners columns? Just asking. ID, AK, UT...don't make sense in general election anyways.

Wow - Ted Kennedy, Carolyn, Oprah, Maria Shriver, rock stars, ETC ETC , and the man LOST California BY THAT MUCH??? With polls predicting double digit leads? Come on. That is unbelievable she carried that state,

Big Victory. I don't think so.

Exit polls suggest he doesn't have such a stranglehold on young voters across the country either.

Obama won a lot of caucuses, which are not a good indicator of a candidate's strength. It's not a secret ballot and a lot of people find it difficult to participate, i.e., elderly, people w/children, people who are working. For any candidates to use caucuses as a show of success is erroneous.

Ohio and Texas will be a good test for both.

Amazing to me that so many essentially support our broken government and oppose trying to unite the people to fight the corruption that sits in every corner tugging on every politician's pant leg.

Seems kind of funny, doesn't it? Well fundamentally that is what you're doing by voting for Hillary. No one can argue that she doesn't take special interest money. No one can argue that she and Bill haven't been involved in more scandal that anyone else in Washington... If you honestly believe she doesn't have ulterior motives for winning the Presidency you are being soundly fooled. Thank goodness much of America is waking up to it.

I'm starting to see why so much of the world hates this country. So much squandered potential. She would love to stand up and unite the free world but the tethers of corporate greed and corruption hold her down. If only we had a hero to rise up and begin snipping away at the threads. I'll keep faith. Barrack could be it. Prove yourself and America will follow. I know of no one else in politics that could lead us there.

I'm going to put this pro-Obama crap to a rest right now. Go to his website and look up the section called "Issues" where it tells his stances on issues. There's NOTHING there but quotes from his speeches and no real answers. Go the Hillary's website and she lays out all of her plans on EVERY issue. Obama doesn't. This guy is such a phony it's not even funny. And honestly Obama doesn't care about anyone but the African Americans and the college students. I'm sorry but its true. He could care less about anybody else. His message of change is all just some BS he came up with to get noticed. Oh, and his "Yes, America Can" slogan was used by another "GREAT" President back in 2000. George Bush. It was the name of his first bus tour. Change? I think not.

Obama is the man who wants power. Where is Mr. Good guy? Yesterday in his speech he was so rude to Hillary Clinton. I will never vote for man like that to be our president

Another media GLORIFYING moment for Senator Obama.
I agree...even AGAINSTS ALL ODDS and THE MEDIA MACHINE...THE CLINTON MACHINE P R E V A I L S ! ! ! ! ! !
Sneator Obama should have done much better but couldn't deliver...especially with the endorsements that the media sensationalized and the downplaying of Senator Clintin's progress(even during all the election results). Gotta hand it to Senator Clinton...she earned every vote and every state she won. I hope Senator Obama finds his true political worth without the media gloryfying him so he can have a true sense on his ability to run a campaign.
I feel the exit polls should ask the questions...Did the media have a part in your decision? Did you think the media overall provide fair and objective coverage to all the candidates, if not who do you think the media favored?
In the past 24 hours my posts have not been included in blogs because I asked these questions...So much for fair and objective media coverage.

Anyone heard the rumor that Kennedy will be Obama's VP? The candidates should have to say who they are considering as it would make a huge difference for the voters.

One common misunderstanding of those living abroad is viewing the Bush Administration as the USA. The latter is a great country, leader of its time. You guys can't risk the chance of ending this cicle of obscure Republican ruling. It's continuity would be just unthinkable.

Ok, it is obvious the less educated people are voting for Hillary; one can tell base on the anger and frustration coming from that pack, not to mention the lacking of understanding of our political process and simple arithmetic. Please understand it is everyone right to vote for the candidate of his/her choice . How an individual excecise that right often reflects the the dept of that individual's inteligence or may I say ignorance.You may disagree with his or her choice, but you dont have the right to attack that individual . That's the American way. Listen, more reading, less fighting.

Hey Jonathan February 6, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Maybe you should do a little research on Obama and his voting record before you call the post a joke.

Voting for Obama because he is "cool" is not a valid reason for him to be president Mustash.

Anyway, I blame the division in the Democratic party squarely on the Obama campaign. Oprah turned it into a racial issue and then the Kennedys taking exception Hillary's comments on President Johnson and the Civil Rights Act (basically not mentionning JFK) made it into a party issue. Obama has done more to hurt the Dems than any candidate ever and will be the reason that McCain wins in November. The Dems are divided because of his phony message of change that we all know isn't going to magically happen over night.

To Jay: Are you kidding me? Barack Obama's speeches boring? Hillary just changed her speech-writer and still looked the same to me. Not to mention reading from a pre-scripted speech. Do you see Obama reading from some pre-scripted sheet? No. It's called speaking from the heart.

McCain looks even worse then Hillary when he can't even read from cue-cards.

CNN your bias is disappointing; CNN is always coming up with positive reports for Obama
Obama's lack of experience will come back to bite us all ;They find a way to turn Hilary good into something negative or find someway to give obama free advertisements;. Always finding ways to turn Hilary statements around or leaving out fragments of what was said, to make it negative. So Obama you go ahead see over conference is maybe your downfall.

cnn never posted the truth. they omitts anything that negative about obama because they pushing him. they hoping that if he wins white house they will be in obama packets. however Hilary will win

Hilary 08

A Texan: excellent post! it's nice to see an intelligent perspective. i was very impressed when i heard of obama's sacrificial decision to take a low paying job instead of a very prominent and lucrative job that as editor of the Harvard law review he could have easily gained. and hillary supporters, don't be so obtuse. yes, hillary did win big states like california and new york (as she should have since she's from new york and she's been leading heavily in those places for ages) and good for her. but obama's victory is this: he's still very much in the race. he came out with more states and very close numbers in the popular vote. this was not expected just a month ago. iowa was nice but there were a lot of people who said he would be crushed on super tuesday. but he's still here. he went to places that clinton ingnored (like kansas, colorado and minnesota) and defeated her by very large margins there. those states are neutral, i.e. they weren't "clinton country" states so the voters there actually looked at the candidates instead of voting for familiarity or loyalty to a family that has been around for decades (yes, i'm talking about arkansas). his win in his own home state was more substantial than her win in NY. he even managed to get neighboring CT. when you consider what obama's chances were a month ago, you would see that the tide has turned. as the country gets to know him better, perhaps they realize that the candidate running on fluff and empty promises is clinton (35 years of experience?, universal health care that she couldn't even deliver when her own husband was President?). so all i have to say is YES WE CAN.

Obama have run ads on all 22 states involved in Super Duper Tuesday. Hillary only run ads in 12 states. Obama only won a few of the states that held the primary and most of the caucus states. He did not win the "major leaguers" so to speak and now you Obama supporters are claiming victory!!!! The voters that supported Hillary know the difference between a qualified and unqualified, a doer vs a talker, an experience and committed person vs an inexperience one who thinks he can change this country with his rhetorics. Obama's movement as he calls it is not of change but he is promoting divisiveness in this country. HILLARY IS THE CHAMPION OF CHANGES for all Americans.

I think Barack Obama should wrap it up and forget about it.
thx.

Evan,
your thoughts are quite typical of your candidate,belittle the opposition if you are questioned.Being a male I am a proud supporter of Hillary.I hope you wake up out of your dreamland soon.Hillary has a popular appeal to people to whom issues and solutions matter not empty rhetoric and stammered debate answers.

I have never voted for a Republican in my life (and I am in my sixties), but if Obama is the Democratic nominee, I will jump the fence and vote for McCain. I haven't heard one solid idea from Obama on any of the issues. He is an excellent speaker and I feel he is giving people a false promise of what he will do when elected. It is easy to talk, but what happens when he actually has to make those hard decisions in the White House?

I hope people won't be lured into voting for him just for his smooth talking. It takes action, not words, to run our country.

Hillary is a very strong willed person and once she puts her mind to something will do it. I think she is the best bet for getting our country back on its feet.

HEY,COME ON FOLKS! AMERICA WANTS OBAMA.MY ONLY ADVICE FOR HILLARY IS FOR HER TO STOP THE DIRT POLITICS OF MUDSLINGING THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN,GO HOME AND REST.I WONDER WHY SHE KEEPS CRYING ALL THE TIME WHEN THINGS ARE NOT ON HER SIDE.AM SICK OF YOU, HILLARY!

As a Vermont Independent, I am going to cast my vote for you, Mr. Obama. I have been moved by the support you have from independents, republicans, and moderate establishment Democrats across the board. It is a tribute to the fact that if anyone can unite our country to bring it forward, it is the gentleman from Illinois.

As a matter of fact, I think it is the audacity of your hope that has inspired me to participate in this election and follow it so closely. You remind me of the best of our past, and I feel that you will make the most of our future. I look forward to voting for you in March, and I know it won't be the last time!

As a Vermont Independent, I am going to cast my vote for you, Mr. Obama. I have been moved by the support you have from independents, republicans, and moderate establishment Democrats across the board. It is a tribute to the fact that if anyone can unite our country to bring it forward, it is the gentleman from Illinois.

As a matter of fact, I think it is the audacity of your hope that has inspired me to participate in this election and follow it so closely. You remind me of the best of our past, and I feel that you will make the most of our future. I look forward to voting for you in March, and I know it won't be the last time!

Obabma is not ready yet....period! His speech last night told us nothing about his plans for the future. He's a great orator and that's about it.

Moderator, please post the following comment. It is nowhere near as off target as some of these other posts you've allowed:

I'm so sick and tired of HRC's supporters saying she has 35 years of experience. Shoot, Hitler had experience, too. Here is a breakdown for the uneducated who listen to her and actually believe she has this "great" experience:

The Facts:

Senator Barack Obama
1996-2004 (Illinois State Senator)
2005-2008 (United States Senator)
12 Years of Elected Office Experience

Senator Hillary Clinton
2001-2008 (United States Senator)
7 Years of Elected Office Experience
(FYI – George W. Bush had 6 years in office before the presidency)

Barack Obama is more experienced to be President of the United States.

35 – 7 = 28 years of zero elected office experience for Hillary
Clinton.

Again, what 35 years of experience is Hillary talking about?

Here are the remaining 28 years -

8 Years (Lawyer)
12 Years (First Lady of Arkansas)
8 Years (First Lady of the U.S.)
28 Years of Zero Elected Office Experience

Since when is 20 years of being a first lady relevant experience for
being president?

FINAL ANALYSIS

Senator Barack Obama, Not Only By Virtue Of His Character, Honesty, And
Competence, But Also By Virtue Of His Experience, Is Clearly More
Qualified To Be President Of The United States.

I am glad to hear that young people are getting involved in this election for Obama. What I don't hear is any credit for the older voter for Hillary. In most country in the world the older and wiser people are listened to because of their age. I would like to watch a debate between some young and old voters on the issues. It's nice to have a cool song on u-tube, but that is not going to solve the problems in the world.

If every one that thinks that CNN is NOT the most trusted name in news. And is very Bias about the way they are reporting on this election. If we all Turned the channel off for ONE DAY! That would shake them loose. Especially in the pocketbook.

As a European watching the election from the other side of the Atlantic I can honestly say that we so long for that change in the White House. Never before have me or any of my friends for that matter been so excited about the primaries and especially the democratic candidates. Of the two, Barack Obama represents the better choice, as he symbolizes something new and a radical change from the hopeless administration America and the rest of the world have been forced to deal with in the past seven years.
I sincerely believe that Obama can restore dignity to the Presidency and shatter the Anti Americanism that has spread all over the world in resent years. Therefore he IS the better candidate and the one person who can heal your great nation and unite both democrats and Republicans. With Clinton you will once again have a country divided as you can be sure that no republican in his or her right mind would ever consider voting for Hillary.

Europe is hoping for change – and we hope you will answer back with a sounding: Yes We Can!

I agree with Obama, let's have change in Washington. However, since men have exclusively held power in the nation since the founding of the republic, I believe it's time to have gender change in who should wield effective power in government. So if Obama is nominated and wins the presidency, then his call for change is negated because it would mean business as usual. Electing a woman president of the nation would be the real thing.

Sorry to do this folks, but I have to act as Grammar Police here. This sentence segment ("The senator from Illinois got one less delegate...") should read "The senator from Illinois got one FEWER delegate..." I do apologize for being that annoying guy that critiques grammar outside of school, but CNN is supposed to be a big-time, professional news company. There actually is a difference between "fewer" and "less," and when this distinction is either ignored or unknown, it drives me crazy.

I'll get off my high horse now. I will also resist the inclination to give everyone a grammar lesson. If you want to know the difference between "fewer" and "less," go to the library and look it up.

Again, sorry. It's what I do...Enjoy the rest of the primary season, and let's all try to keep it civil!

GREG,NEW YORK NOBODY EVER GETS THE DELEGATE COUNT RIGHT, DON'T WORRY, YOU ARE CORRECT IN YOUR COUNT.

OBAMA!

Dear Democrats (no matter if for Hillary or for Obama),

If you go RE-READ the above messages, except for very few, you are fighting each other like a bunch immature kids.

Both candidates had a very good super Tuesday and it seems to me that you should focus all your energies in supporting whichever of the two will be chosen to fight the Republican candidate.

From that moment onwards the GOP super negative propaganda machine will try to smear and crush the Democratic nominee.

The only weapon, for you guys and gals, to defeat the GOP incumbent is to go out in large numbers and VOTE, VOTE and VOTE.

Good luck to all of you.

SPQR753

whoppee goldburg said she changed her vote from Obama to Hillary, based on the fact hillary was the only candidate to support taxes the big corps. that move our jobs out of the country-Obamas website says he is for freemarkets-that is a vote for the corps and against the people. OBAMA is against the People and for the CORPORATIONS..change that

I am an African and hope the US will bounce back as a respectable super power on the world stage. I think an Obama presidency can achieve that. He is coooooool and intellegent

Some of these states that Obama won had a very low turnout.
Alaska= about 400 people
Idaho= 20-30,000 people
Kansas=40,000 people
North dakota=20,000 people

To be fair Nevada, which Hillary won, didn't have a large turnout either.
Still, these states don't sound like an overwhelming victory.

As for the blogger called "virginia for Hillary". you conveniently neglect to mention how much Hillary has raised from big establishments. I don't hear her donating her money. Obama has donated money that were connected to the campaign that should not have been to charity. Of course you don't know that as you choose to ignore the facts! The inconvenient truth?

Was it just me, or did Obama go on, and on, and on lastnight with his speech?

He's getting boring.

PLEASE POST MY COMMENTS FOR A CHANGE, CNN.

The hypocrisy coming out of the Hillary supporters is laughable. Claiming Obama is playing the race card just to get black votes, and that's the only reason he's still in the race. Give me a break! The only reason Hillary is still in the race is because of unemployed housewives and little old ladies that have nothing better to do than go vote (and then apparently trash talk about their "girl" Hillary on here). It does both ways, folks… and no Obama supporters are calling sexism on the Hillary fans. Grow up and pay attention to real issues, ie NOT race and the so-called experience of Hillary.

Senator Obama 2008 All the Way! We as American all across the aisles must keep the momemtum going for a true Change!
Senator Obama is like fresh air and reaches to the heart of what we want for this change.
All knowing that it takes only the sincerest will to bring this about.
Unfortunately, some other people think because Obama is the Youngest of the Pack he might not succeed when the chips are down! Well, we might just be surprised! Anyway, Senator Obama like all other Presidents & other Elected Individuals – always have a TEAM around them in Advisors, also Heads of other Departments, who are suppose work as a TEAM with the President for the good of all the citizens? Is this not so?

What we need in the White House, is to CLEAN HOUSE and elect Fresh Thoughts, Eyes and Actions to show that we are heading into the future and not reversing our country and the world. This will take us OUT OF THE BOX OF DESTRUCTION and RENEW LIFE!

Senator Obama President and John Edwards Vice President 2008!

If you Obama supporters want that breath of fresh air that you talk about so much, quit farting so many lies then the air will clear up.

As a Canadian, I have to say to my American friends thank you for getting behind Senator Obama. For too long you have elected leaders who were more interested in improving the lives of close friends and special interest groups rather than helping the lives of Amercian people and people around the world (this includes Mr. Clinton). Mr. Obama is a beacon of light at the end of a long dark tunnel created by your current President, and it would be a tragedy to not only your country, but to the entire world if you do not elect him your President.

I understand it is might seem risky to elect a relative unknown junior politician, but with themes of hope over fear, peace and diplomocy over war, humanity over cruelty, and equality over segregation there is really nothing risky about this at all.

In my life, I have never seen a politician who has the ability to unite and inspire people to want to do extrordinary things. I am jealous that you have the chance to be apart of something very special.

I'm seeing a lot of people say – Obama can't beat the Republican machine, Hillary can...

that is the kind of politics and atmosphere that brings me back to... Oh, the 90's... Can we move past this "republican machine"...

The Republicans can throw dirt all they want but it won't change the economic crisis they put us in after a Republican president and Republican ruled congress overspent, created an enormous deficit, and still gave large tax cuts. The dirt they throw won't cover up the wounds of Katrina and the lack of government support for it's own people. It won't cover up an unjust war and the thousands of lives that have been taken for no reason, it won't mask the deception and contradictions of our chosen leader...

Hillary may be battle ready – - I don't know if she is or isn't...

But it's time to move past that... Focus on the issues, which if she stopped trying to be so polarizing – - she'd realize either one of them will win if they stick to the issues.

I'm so sick and tired of HRC's supporters saying she has 35 years of experience. Shoot, Hitler had experience, too. Here is a breakdown for the uneducated who listen to her and actually believe she has this "great" experience:

The Facts:

Senator Barack Obama
1996-2004 (Illinois State Senator)
2005-2008 (United States Senator)
12 Years of Elected Office Experience

Senator Hillary Clinton
2001-2008 (United States Senator)
7 Years of Elected Office Experience
(FYI – George W. Bush had 6 years in office before the presidency)

Barack Obama is more experienced to be President of the United States.

35 – 7 = 28 years of zero elected office experience for Hillary
Clinton.

Again, what 35 years of experience is Hillary talking about?

Here are the remaining 28 years -

8 Years (Lawyer)
12 Years (First Lady of Arkansas)
8 Years (First Lady of the U.S.)
28 Years of Zero Elected Office Experience

Since when is 20 years of being a first lady relevant experience for
being president?

FINAL ANALYSIS

Senator Barack Obama, Not Only By Virtue Of His Character, Honesty, And
Competence, But Also By Virtue Of His Experience, Is Clearly More
Qualified To Be President Of The United States.

OF COURSE THE SUPER DELEGATES WANT HILLARY, THEY WANT TO STAY ON THE HILL. CHECK OUT THE VOTING MACHINES. IT IS SET UP TO GEAR VOTERS. HILLARY HAS HER NAME IN RED, YOU HAVE TO READ ALL THE WAY ACROSS TO GET TO OBAMA, YES PEOPLE CAN READ, BUT ALL THE POWER PLAYS ARE BY DESIGN. REMEMBER HOW THE BUSH'S CHEATED IN FLORIDA.
WE NEED TO LOOK AT WHO IS SUPPORTING HER. ALL THE OTHER MINORITIES, THEY WANT TO RISE ABOVE WHO THEY FEEL IS ON THE TOP, SO IT HAS BECOME A RACE TO GET HILLARY'S EAR FOR HER TO GIVE THEM SOME CRUMBS. WE WANT WHAT SHE WANTS FOR HER AND HER FAMILY, SHARE IT WITH ALL AMERICANS, HERS IS A REALITY, OURS HAS TO BE A DREAM, THAT IS WHY WE WANT CHANE, OBAMA WILL BE FAIR TO ALL AMERICANS. STOP BEING AFRAID BECAUSE HE IS OF ANOTHER RACE. WE WAITED FOR HILLARY TO CHANGE THINGS, NOPE, BILL CAME TO HARLEM, NOW WE CAN'T AFFORD TO LIVE IN ALARM . PRICES HAS ROCKETED, SOON THEY WILL PUSH US ALL OUT. THE RICH WANT HARLEM BACK

wow look at the state of America, just read the whole thread........ can't we diagree with out making a villain of each other?

For Obama, who came out of nowhere and finished the way he did on Super Tuesday, it is a victory for him and his political team (which includes all the media).

However, if you analyze the the states that Obama carried, so many of them are Red States and they will be carried by the Republican party in November and that does win elections.

Obama thinks Clinton supporters will support him but his will not support her. Well, as a Republican supporting Clinton, I am hear to tell you that no, you won't get my support.

1at choice: Clinton
2nd Choice: McCain

Hillary-backers are crying again. Now they are blaming the media for misrepresenting who "won" on Super Tuesday. This was clearly a split. Obama wins 13 states, Hillary wins 8 states (including most of the larger states), and New Mexico is up for grabs. They end up just about even in the delegate count. So for Hillary, this was a tie at best.

But what is also clear is that Obama has a HUGEadvantage going forward. Looking at the 8 or 9 contests remaining in February, Obama might very well win ALL of them (especially considering that voters migrate to him over time and he has FAR more money than Hillary to campaign). So there is a good chance he goes into the convention with more delegates, more momentum and having won the popular vote in more states. Who then will the superdelegates back to be the party representative? An establishement candidate who has won in states where democrats always win, or a fresh candidate who has expanded the voter base and has won in states that democrats usually don't win? No-brainer. Hillary is done.

Congratulations to Hillary! She ran well, she prepared her whole life for the presidency, and she prepared well. I sympathize with her that there is a greater FORCE at hand. I contributed to her campaign in the past but right now OBAMA is what the country needs. Bush and all his cronies with 1 million years of experience have devastated our country!! It's definitely not all about experience. OBAMA is WISE, and wisdom beats Experience any day!
Hillary CANNOT STAND against an inspirational movement – I feel sorry for her losing her dreams to some UNKNOWN, young, black man, but God always has the final say. My vote for superduper Tuesday was $50.00 to the Obama campaign! YES! WE CAN!!

the red states are so bright red republicans out number demos. 10 to 1, no popular vote to gain in those states, every demo in Idaho showed uo for his rally-10,000

The dynamics of the caucuses places many voters (that would otherwise had voted for Clinton) in the position where they feel they must move to the Obama camp. Whether to avoid being perceived by their friends and neighbors as being racist, a feeling of guilt for past racial injustice or whether they are over compensating for personal biases I’m not sure. I am sure that the outcome would be different if these people were voting behind the privacy of a curtain.

Obama won 7 of the 8 Caucuses for a total of 145 of the 223 Delegates up for grabs.

Percentage of Delegates as it stands now:
52% for Clinton
48% for Obama

Percentage of the Delegates not including the Caucuses:
56% for Clinton
44% for Obama

@ Steve,

Where are your facts on this? Haven't heard any media outlet talk about this, but have heard how Hillary is the one getting money from big corporations and lobbyists. So please explain!

First of all, people are so stupid. Obama is black. How in the hell can anyone say that without the black vote Obama would not have won? Duh? No kidding. Somebody has to get that black vote. Blacks are voters too ya know. That could be said about the entire political stream of people. If Hillary had not gotten the WHITE vote she would not have won! If she had not gotten the LATINO vote she would not have won. If she had not gotten the ASIAN vote she would not have won. If Obama had not won the MALE vote he would not have won. So people making ignorant comments before they try to think really gets me. That is where the votes come from, the people, idiots, and the people are made up of all stripes, and they vote for their own kind or different kind but so what, it all has to be done, and it all makes up the vote.
Also, about the delegates, if there are 2025 delegates needed to win the nomination and Clinton and Obama split that, then who wins, how do they win?

how come msnb has a completly different delgate count.
I believe 837 obama 831 clinton.

The latino's like myself will rather vote for McCain then vote for a african american sorry but thats reality! he's not intouch with latinos like Clinton is period.

Just like african american would not vote for Hilary now, So if you want McCain vote for obama.

GO HILARY!!!

This guy is truly the real deal.. despite running against Bill /Hillary, a well established political machine he's doing exceptionally well.He won 13 states showing his widespread appeal and reach, Hillary only won in the big states wchich doesnt say much about her electability.
He's young, fresh and he's black ,he's got all the odds against him, not even Al Gore can give the clinton's a run for their money as he's doing so far.Listen friends, I strongly believe that he'll win the nomination.I'm already hearing many democrats vowing to vote for McCain if Hillary was to be a nominee, that can't be good for the democrats.

Obama did very well in the caucus states so Congrats to him. Personally, I have always felt that caucuses are a bit unfair because it limits participation – people cannot vote absentee, if they are not going to be in town; you have to have a two hour block to time during dinnertime to devote to the process; the pressure of voting in the open not having a "secret" ballot, etc.

Senator Obama managed to mobilize quite a few people for him, which is great.

However, if he does win the nomination, I hope that people are ready for a rude awakening. He is not as nice a man, as sets himself to be. People that know him personally have mentioned that he is arrogant, and it comes across every so often in debates and interviews. This is a man who is running as the anti-Hillary (He has stated that voters that vote for him will not vote for Hillary, while he can capture her voters if he is nominated). How is that positive? I want to vote for someone who stands for something – not an anti-someone else.

This is also the man who campaigned with Ted Kennedy, the 2nd longest sitting senator, all the while touting "CHANGE."

Obama is a politician, just like Hillary, except he is better at faking not being one because we don't know enough about him yet.

To put it simple.. this is a victory for Hillary.. her name recognition brought here more disadvantage than advantage so do your math. And considering the media bias and the amount of stupidity floating across the American college campuses, I think the result was just unbelievable. Its still good to find out that 50% of Americans have some brains.

The worst thing for the next 4 years would be to see Obama's hateful and angry face on TV telling people why he couldn't bring the change he surely wanted to.. because he was the victim of those special interests .. and that he needs 4 more years to do it.. of course, he can.. And, all this discourse trumpeted by shaking his right arm in a ready to sprint position.

Hillary'08!!

When comparing Obama to Hillary, consider these qualities and decide which are more important. Obama has style, Hillary has substance. Obama has inspiration, Hillary has information. Obama has rhetoric, Hillary has results. Obama has eloquence, Hillary has experience. Obama calls for change, Hillary causes change. We need more than a motivational speaker for President, we need a competent leader.

I do hope that the bad blood between Clinton and Obama supporters will subside. In the end we should all be on the same side. I think the rhetoric on these boards does get out of hand, partially because we want our favorite candidate to come out on top.

I'm a Obama supporter (white male) here's why:
1. He's an inspiring speaker. A President needs to have the ability to motivate and inspire people, a popular President will have more influence over Congress and thus a greater ability to get things done.
2. He's been a success in all aspects of his life, raising himself up from humble beginnings through hard work. This is a good indication of the type of leader he could be.
3. He's raised most of his money from small donors, he won't be beholden to the 'Fat Cat' donors.
4. He has strong support among independents and even some Republicans, this can only help in a general election.
5. He being half black, half white will help to heal this nations racial divisions.

So that's my top five. Nothing negative there, just my personal reasons for supporting Obama.

I am unfortunately ashamed of the voters in California falling for the whole BUSH-CLINTON rhetoric and supporting Billary. Evene our own governators family agrees with me. Obama is the correct choice for '08. But then again, California has elected governors like Jerry Brown. How can you trust these people to do the right thing? Oh, that's right, Nixon was a Californian, too. It all fits.

Obama has no substance. If elected, the USA will be on the road to third world status. His politics belong in the UN, where it has no real effect.

Guys it is still to early to tell anything. As far as I can see we rocked last night. I think we have done amazingly well. There is still about half the country left to vote so I wouldn't dare count Obama out any time soon we can still win this thing.

Yes I really think each people should be very very careful about alienating people. Whether you like it or not whoever wins the nod will need the other's backers. Don't let independents fool you they will probably vote republican. Also the meida may be Obama's down fall the more they treat Hillary unfairly in their coverage the angrier her backers will be. Obama will need the latino vote to win the general election if he gets the nod and they are the real wild card and something tells me they would rather vote republican(mccain especially with his stance on immiagration) than Obama.

How anybody can say Hillary Clinton did better last night obviously cannot read – - which explains why you voted for her - uneducated

You're probably a woman, too!

Stop all the noise out there. The democrat candidate for presidency will be decided by the superdelegates. The superdelegates are powerful and already know who they will endorse. If you're not one of the superdelegates nobody cares whether you vote Hillary, Obama or the man in the moon.

To Albrines, Chicago

Your two to one theory holds know water as most of those states are red and allow for crossover votes. Racism in Montana, North Dakota, Idaho and in the south in rampant. Montana and North Dakota are host to many communities full of white ex-cops who moved there to get away from African-Americans and further host the modern-day supremist groups. The GOP wants Obama, not Clinton. Do a little research.

Chicosez. Whoever you vote for is your choice but threatening to go one way because people vent, please. Hillary has more dirt than you and I probably know about and this time the republican machine will not be lying and will not have to put too much effort into distorting the facts. Hillary had NY in the bag also when she was running as people supported (and probably still)bill so much. YEs, she's tough and may have ideas (good or not) but we keep missing facts. She is not a strong leader in any sense. SHe lacks the right judgment for any decisions she's made. It's all about image to her and her decisions reflect that from Arkansas to the white house (as first lady) till now and will not change for any reason. Most of all the moral conduct is seriously lacking. From one scandal to another (between hill and bill) to her hands deep in the pockets of special interests. God help us all!

Also people stop saying Obama is just a rhetorical speaker with no plans behind his message. Obama in his stump and debates save the last one would rather talk of his ability to bring people together to solve problems because this is a strong talent of his that we haven't seen in one of our elected officials in quite some time. The ability of Hillary to regurgitate statistics and talk of her plans does not impress me because with so much opposition she won't have the chance anyway... see Jimmy Carter. But Obama proved in the last debate he is just as smart and detail oriented as Hillary, if not more, he just chooses not to harp on a talent everyone has because everyone has plans, the thing is will they be able to get them done.... Obama can

Ok
Do we have to go through this again. This is for RAY-NJ, Cheryl, Ex Obama Supporter

Please goto the IL State website and look up the voting records of the Senate for that state you will find that they all vote present on bills ,ammendments that need changing. This way the issue can be worked out so that it get's through the Senate with being voted down. Sometimes it pays to read the Bills, Resolutions, Ammendments before you vote it how things get done in this country. Also if you can only come up with 100 reason not to vote for him I can come up with over 3900 reason why you should, you see that's the amount of tmes he voted in the Senate but because hillary on ly picked out 100 you think thats all there is. Please for the sake of the country read. REMEMBER READING IS FUNDAMENTAL. also to the EX OBAMA SUPPORTER I beg you please use spell checker before you comment on any open forum. Also this recession is not the fault of OBama you might want to look to the GUy in the White House if you send him the letter you wrote in this forum he maybe able to understand it since he reads & writes in the same level.

Wake up people Change is coming and his name is Obama

Yes We Can !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2008 a New Day

I was listening to NPR this morning, and here is one major REASON for which someone noted that they voted for Hillary:

Only Hillary is able to clean Washington of the lobbyists.

Well, this speaks volumes about the educational level of the Hillary voters!!! These are the SAME groups of people who keep saying that all Obama talks about is "change" with no specifics. Although they have, hopefully, watched Obama beat Clinton in a debate that focused on ISSUES, not experience they still do not get it!!!

Wake up American, do not drive the Independents and Moderate Republicans BACK to the camp of the Republicans by making Hillary the nominee!!! Wise up, educate yourself, purge yourself of racial/gender lines, and think about the VIRTUES of this nation. This is about changing the directions of Washington, the old-politics, the nation, and the WORLD. Unfortunately, the Clintons had had their turn and they blew it. They left the White House in total disgrace and should take RESPONSIBILITY for GWB being president for 8 years!!!!

Who are these Hillary supporters?

I cannot find ANYONE who supports her here in Ohio...

They downright loathe her here.

Does anybody know her politics?

Why are people so eager to jump into Universal Health Care... What will happen when you can no longer afford to pay for it? They will take it out of your paychecks. They will punish you.

Her experience is questionable at best – - though, I can find others who argue that point.

Barack Obama won with educated, young, men, white men, african-americans, and even a tiny surge with women – -

Hillary won with the older voters and women.

It truly is PAST vs FUTURE

WHY WHEN I WRITE THE TRUTH , YOU DELETE IT. WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION , I DID NOT SAY WHAT I WROTE BEFORE

You guys (the media) keep giving him all of these crazy victories, and you have created an up hill battle for Hillary the whole time. She proved she can still get votes, as she won more delegates yesterday, so why don't you as the media, take a step back and leave her alone now.

Stick to reporting the news and quit taking sides, you sounds more and more like Fox News every day.

Try as I might I just haven't been able to see Mrs. Clinton's much vaunted 35 years of experience. It seems to me that her election to Senator from New York was her first elective office. I seem to recall that Senator Obama worked in the Illinois state legislature before becoming the Senator from Illinois. If Mrs. Clinton counts her time in the White House as first lady as being electoral experience then it seems she's already had her two terms as President. If not she obviously didn't know what was going on around her. If people are for Mrs. Clinton because former President Clinton will be around just in case Mrs. Clinton gets another 'weepy moment' then they're obviously voting for the former President again. Lastly it seems to me that if anyone can unite the Republicans in the fall it's the idea that the former President and Senator Clinton would be back in the White House. Watch the lines form for the Republicans. It's time to move forward not look back.

Wake up you fools – Obama's a hip-talking empty suit. Progressive liberal idealism is so utterly disturbing.

Remember the time when America was a notable country and an ideal for the rest of the civilized world. This was exactly the time when JFK, an unknown, young and visionary runner up started his way to white house. For sure, he was inexperienced but with a clear vision of a new America. That’s exactly what Sen. Obama can bring back to your nation and the world. He's able to renew the face of an honorable and straight-lined America. Kind regards from Germany and my best wishes for the upcoming President of the United States of America: Barack Obama!

HILLARY IS A BIG FIBBER. SHE INDICATES SHE STANDS FOR AMERICANS TO GET THEIR JOBS BACK, IT WAS BILL CLINTON WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR JOBS BEING FARMED OUT.

SHE SAID ON CNN TODAY THAT SHE WOULD FIGHT THE OIL COMPANIES, WHAT A FIBBER, SHE DID NOT MENTION THAT SHE AND BILL GET 10 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR FROM THEIR INVESTMENTS IN OIL OVER SEAS, WHO IS SHE KIDDING. WISE UP AMERICANS, ESPECIALLY NEW YORK.

OBAMA IS A REAL CANDIDATE, HE IS FOR AMERICA. HILLARY HAS BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME. THE PEOLE WANT A NEW HOPE. ALL HILLARY AND MC CAIN WANT IS MORE OF THE SAME. THERE SHOULD BE A LAW, OVER THE HILLARY, AND 72 YEAR OLDS BE AIDING SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN CLUBS. THEY SHOULD GIVE THE YOUNG A CHANCE TO LEAD, THIS WAS NOT A LAND SLIDE FOR HILLARY, EVEN WITH THE HELP OF PAPA BILL ROLLING STONE. TEE HEE. US LATINOS ARE ON THE RISE WITH HER HELP OTHER WISE SHE WOULD BE UP THE CREEK. WE WILL HAVE A CANDIDATE SOON, BUT FOR NOW, WE WANT OBAMA, AT LEAST SOME OF US

I don't understand why people would not want more debates? This is where we can hear about these candidates' plans for our country's future. You can call it a media ploy by Hillary's campaign (and I am sure it is), but it doesn't hurt us a bit. Indeed, it can only help us make informed decisions.

Obama will still be able to dominate Hillary in terms of paid advertising, but I want to hear from each candidate what their plans are to fix our ailing country.

Hello The Analyst, you should have known that many states were not completely delegates count yet, inlcuding CA. so you do the math.

You wait till all delegates count...then you will see that Hillary will have over 1000 delegates...
Hillary won most in KEY states

Do I need say more?

Hillary had to have a 100+ delegate lead after Super Tuesday, sh might actually be behind 5-10 delegates, she might be in trouble, the states left over favor Obama.

I would not have believed this 2 weeks ago.

This was surely a victory for someone that we were all told could NEVER make it this far. Let watch as the rest of the country's voice is heard this time.

The days when votes from states like WA and OH are not considered as factors are over.

The momentum is surely with Obama, otherwise he would have lost big last night.

If this guy wins the nomination, I will vote for republican.

It's funny, just as when I was young all you young kids want change. And just as when I was young, you young Obama supporters want it now. Yet according to a report from a youth reporter at her school, without adult supervision, the fact is over 90% of you have no clue of the political system. Voting for Obama to try to end a so-called dynasty is a nice jester, just as it was when we voted for Perot. But it will change nothing even if he wins. Politicians and lobbyists are entrenched in Washington and no amount of spin is going to change that. Look at who Obama has surrounded himself with.

Clinton clearly knows Washington and Obama hasn't even served a term there. How the people of Illinois supported him yesterday after he bailed on them less then a year after they elected him is beyond me. His excuse for his voting record is a farce, it is either right or wrong. If it is right you vote yes, if it is wrong you vote no and work to fix it. You don't sit back and say nothing so it doesn't put you in a position of having to defend yourself later.

The GOP and Karl Rove have a plan and just as Perot was the spoiler Obama wil be too. The GOP is going to tear him apart and that is why they are saying they want Hillary. The fact is, and I've watched the trend over the past several years many of Obama supporters are Independant Republicans who have crossed over to spoil the Democratic process. Obama and his African-American support will not hold in the general elections as in most of those states they are outnumbered by currently unregistered white voters by a margin of 3 to 1. Unregistered white voters who are racist and will come out in droves to defeat him.

Hillary Clinton is ahead in the delegate count. She's won every democrat-dominant state (the ones that will always be blue states in the general election) comfortably. In states involving either an even mix or dominated by Republicans in the general election, she's fared poorly, amongst mostly Democratic voters.

If you can't figure out that she will lose the general election, and by a solid margin, to anyone the Republicans are likely to nominate... well, then you need to study the way the general election works. If the Republicans nominated a sack of potatoes, it'd be even odds against her.

Never underestimate the animosity the right has for Hillary. Add to this the fact that Bill Clinton has finally revealed his nasty side in dealing with the Obama campaign (a side that the right was always aware of), and you have to realize she is a losing proposition.

The media bias against Hillary Clinton is astonishing. Moreover, the attacks by the Obama people and Obama himself (who claims to be a uniter) are even most astonishing. Even though I am a life long democrat, there is no way I will ever cast a ballot for Obama in the general. I will vote Nader or Bloomberg over Obama. Obama is a risky slimy sleezy politician who is the darling of the media, the worst kind of politician. At least we know what are are getting with Clinton.

Please note that her delegate lead is due to Members of Congress and Governors who support her- they can easily change their minds before the convention in August. Many members of Congress have not decided who they are going to be delegates for yet.

well if obama is not a uniter then why didn't hillary win more states?

in most of hillary's states, obama was within 10%
in most of obama's states, the victory was commanding by usually 2:1 voters for obama

another interesting thought...

i'm from iowa, we were bombarded by politicians for about two months, i'm from a town of 8000 where almost every politician visited from both parties, so iowans heard every aspect from every candidate and got to know them very well.

maybe there is a reason hillary placed third

Folks, like it or not yesterday was a victory for Obama. Look at where he has come from in the polls to where he sits now. Take the Clinton 08 goggles off and see that as the truth.

I am an Obama supporter in tx... I read blogs often and am often disappointed with the thought patterns people exhibit on most of them. Hill is a great candidate, there's no denying that, but you have to admit she is polarizing and anyone who knows anything says that it would be close between her and McCain, most with him winning. Obama beats him handily everytime.

Hey Hillary Supporters –

I am sure that all of you can grasp the following equation: Hillary = FOUR MORE REPUBLICAN YEARS!!! Aren't you tired of losing the white house? What about keeping and building upon the tiny majority that we have in congress. DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO KEEP AND EXPAND A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY WITH HER IN CHARGE!! GIVE ME A BREAK and TAKE A BREAK FROM THE PAST!!

I'm ready to move forward....

OBAMA 08

You Obama supporters are so silly! He is so far left that he will be defeated by McCain who has Democratic, Independent, and some Republican support behind him. Obama keeps talking but he isn't saying anything that has substance. He needs a plan , a blueprint for his vision. He hasn't changed politics, but politics is changing him. What a hipocrit! What a joke!

One more thing.

In desperation I'm sure Hillary is offering Edwards the VP slot for his endorsement.

Why anyone would want to be VP when Bill will be the defacto vp (if not president) is beyond me.

TO MR. OBAMA AND YOUR FAMILIY I HEAR ALL THE NEGATIVE ATTACKS AGAINST YOU. JUST STAY FOCUS ON THE LAMB JESUS CHRIST. THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD. THE WORD OF GOD IS YOUR SWORD. GOD IS SO PLEASED WITH YOU. YOU STATED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION WHO YOU SERVE JESUS CHRIST. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER IN THE NAME OF JESUS. STAY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD SO YOU CAN HEAR GOD CLEARLY. YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT WAS FOR JESUS BUT HE MADE. YOU DON'T NEED EXPERIENCE TO BE A SERVANT ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS BELIEVE AND TRUST GOD HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATH.
JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!

Sadly, if Hillary gets the nomination she will lose to McCain. There are far too many people in America who have always hated Hillary Clinton. She has more negative numbers in America than anyone besides GW Bush. This is a reality that she and her supporters refuse to acknowledge. She is perfectly willing to lose the Presidency for Democrats to satisfy her overwhelming desire to be President. And the Clinton political machine is powerful enough to pull it off.
Obama, on the other hand, is actually popular with voters, particularly Independent voters on whom the election depends.
If we vote for Hillary in the Primary, we are putting not experience, but naked ambition, corrupt politics as usual, and our memories of her husband above winning the election and having a Democratic President. Everyone knows the Republicans have been praying to run against Hillary. It's a no-brainer. Given all this, why would a Democrat vote for Hillary in the Primary?

Randy posted: "Look at the numbers folks, if this were a presidential election Mr. Obama would have defeated her in both popular vote AND electors. So yes this IS a victory, Remeber when Ms. clinton was "the" democratic candidate, when she spoke of the "inevitability" of her campaign, when she was leading in California by over 30%?!? It is obvious, the tide has turned, after the next few primaries the numbers will show it and, barring the choice being stolen by so called "super-delegates" Mr. Obama will win."

Randy, you are a moron. Take out all of you fingers and toes and try and do the math again. She won both the delagate count and the popular vote. You Obama supporters are just like the man you support, liars.
The best thing that can happen is that this empty suit of a man will get hit by a bus.Just looking at him makes me naseuos. He has the same effect on me as G.W. Bush does.

What happens when the Billary show runs short on dough?

If you don't see what is actually happening in this election, then you really are out of touch. Obama is taking down the "Clinton Machine" piece by piece, state by state and the wave is on. She wasnt going to lose NY, NJ, CA. If fact, if you let her tell it, Feb 5 was suppose to show her as she calls a "National Candidate". Obama has won 13-9 including stealing Mizzouri. Looking ahead, it gets worst. She is really on the ropes and I don't see a way where she can recover.
She was really ahead in all of these states and nationally during SC. But something happened. Obama may not have won the big states, he definitely closed the gaps. At the end, he will have won more states which says alot about his messege and how it resignated with me as well as the country. Clinton is in trouble.

It's going to be close, but Obama clearly has the momentum, the money, and most of the delegates in the coming weeks.

Only the super delegates or CRUSHING wins in texas AND penn will save Hillary. Look at Obama's wins last night, he was destroying Hillary by 2:1, sometimes 3:1. Look at Hill's wins, 10% margins. There aren't enough big states left where 10% margins will get the job done.

This weekend will bring a 3 state sweep by Obama. Next week will bring a Gore endorsement. Virginia, DC and maryland will also likely be Obama wins.

Bill would never, ever be in this position. But then again people like Bill.

Don't worry, Hillary will still make an excellent (although unlikable) policy wonk on capital hill.

JOE....I THOUGHT ABOUT REPLING TO YOUR COMMENT...HOWEVER I WON'T. HAVE A GOOD DAY.

This is for JOE: you incorrectly stated that Obama belittled Hillary. In fact, Obama did congratulate Hillary for her wins and said that she is running a great campaign. Hillary made some comments about Obama too that went beyond congratulations. Try not to let your bias get in the way.

"For people who think Clinton will unite the Republicans, think again.

Many conservatives dislike McCain, and it is likely that they will move over for Clinton, but not Obama."

That statement is completely asinine on so many levels!!! here is why...

#1 It is a well known fact that Obama appeals to conservatives far far more than Clinton.

#2 It is also a well known fact that Clinton is not only "liked less" by republicans, but many simply DETEST her and will do anything to stop her from winning.

What's more is that:
#3 Clinton actually has a large perportion of HER OWN PARTY that will simply NOT SUPPORT HER if nominated! I for one, as democrat, will definitely vote for ANY republican if Clinton is nominated...(especially Mcain) I have many friends that feel the same. Mcain is VERY electable... Hillary is a HUGE HUGE mistake that will turn what should be a a sure thing election for the democrats into a possible, in fact by all evidence likely, loss. I can only hope my party is able to wise up for once, see the writing on the wall, and nominate the ONLY canidate that has a chance to beat Mcain....

Obama!!!!!!

It is truly amazing the spin that Obama and his supporters are trying to get away with after Tuesday. The polls had Obama the leading favorite to win big but that did not happen . Hillary won and she won big. SHe won so big that even the biased news media is having trouble trying to put a negative spin on her win. She was the Giants and Obama was the Patriots and we all know how that game played.The biggest win was the fact that the media favored Obama and despite all the crap that the media threw at her she carried the day.

It's difficult to understand which Mr. Obama loves the most after last night's speech the sound of his own voice or the sound of his own voice. (which took three times as long as anyone else) and had it been anyone else except their propped up nominee CNN, MSNBC or FOX would have cut them off. The OprahBama candidate sounded like a preacher without the shouted Amens. I was waiting for them but never heard them. I wonder how long he stands in front of a mirror looking at himself or rerunning his speeches to find his own voice. Give me a break.

Senator Obama, in case no one has told you lately I just want to say that I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU AND MICHELLE.

I am also proud of Obama supporters (blacks, whites, latinos, asians and everyone else)

We are proving that Americans are watching. We are watching the effects of the war, the Katrina aftermath, the scandals occuring by our very own politicians.

YES WE CAN...........................CHANGE 08'

If you look on this website she has 10 million more dollars than Obama. Anyhow, that was a side comment.

I voted for Hillary and I am proud of her for doing so well. I don't mind Obama I just think his whole "movement" is a joke....what's the movement about....change.....change what?......everything about government......also we are for hope.....hope for what?.....to change! Wow, those are some amazing ideas! I feel so inspired as a citizen (just wiped away the tear from my eye). BUT when Obama does actually talk about substantial issues I feel inspired, but he just seems to me when he does talk about substantial issues that he is a Hillary-lite candidate so why not vote for Hillary?

To All Hillary Supporters:
If you are bashing CNN get a grip... 10 years ago the same people where praising the network and hailing it as the Clinton Network News and now that their is a new kid on the block and they get positve attention you get mad.
Youth Rock

RED states will still go RED in November...Obama won little itty bitty red states!

I'm simply happy to see so many Democrats charged up and participating in the political process. Let's be realistic: the differences between Clinton and Obama are so minor and insignificant compared to the "other side". This means Democrats (and Independents) are simply going to vote for the candidate who inspires and motivates them.

The end goal is to vote someone into office who can take this country back from a downward spiral. Let the best man or woman win the nomination and be done with it. Insulting people on the other side does nothing but divide the party.

Just a reminder to all Americans your friends all over the world are watching what you do in this contest.
If you want our continued respect first off get rid of BUSH and as for OBAMA V CLINTON.
on the world stage YOU NEED TO MAKE OBAMA PRESIDENT !!! If you can't make a change from the Bush Clinton Dynasties you CAN NOT BE SERIOUSLY ACCEPTED AS WORLD LEADERS.
Good Luck

heres the fact–Hillary voted for the war-thats fact. she, like so many others did not want to be on the wrong side if the war had been over in three weeke and pres. cheney had his pet chimp dancing around in his flight suit. Obama voted his heart and has stuck to it. do you want guts or more politicians?

Obama did very well lst night and his supporters should be proud. Clinton did a little bit better however. But pretend your Karl Rove for a second, what lies and distortions could you say about Obama and his past. John McCain is going to win the nomination because he lied about Romneys record. The same will happen to Obama. There is no new dirt to be thrown at Clinton however. She is one of the two most investigated people on this planet. Beating Alan Keyes for a senate seat wasn't exactly a tough race and Obama has NOT been adequately vetted. Obama could win big this fall or he could lose even bigger. Don't know which and its a chance I don't want this country to take. Republicans hate and fear Hillary Clinton because They know they can't beat Hillary. If Obama wins and you want my support this fall, stop calling Clinton backers such foul names. Otherwise, I vote Libertarian.

Great contest. Both candidates are gaining ground. Senator Clinton will hang her hat on California and New York, as she should. Great deal of delegate votes coming from both wins. The true story here is the two to one margin Obama got in 14 STATES. Let's all be sensible, AMERICA is speaking loud and clear for one choice. CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE.

Both candidates speak of change on the stump. There will be change if Senator Clinton wins the nomination. Mr. Clinton will fill her vacant senate seat, awarding him not only a Presidential Pension, but also a senate pension. She will still receive per senate pension, and gain a Presidential pension. They will MAKE HISTORY. After her term, she will open her Presidential Office in Illinois, buy up some acreage and build housing for the secret service, and charge the US Gov. rent equal to the mortgage, same scheme taking place now in upstate New York. Senator Clinton wants the White House, just simply for the wrong reasons.

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE.

Why are you demean Obama, they friends, they going to stay friends, there is no need for you to get angry.

OH! HE IS ACTUALLY GOING TO SHOW UP TO VOTE? I BET HE IS! SINCE EVERYONE IS WATCHING HIM NOW! HILLARY SMOKED YOUR BUTT! AND SHE WILL IN NOVEMBER! SHE IS AHEAD! CNN AND ALL THESE PEONS CAN SAY WHAT EVER THEY WANT TO MAKE THEM FEEL BETTER! DELEGATES ARE DELEGATES! AND WHEN HILLARY GETS HER FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DELEGATES SHE'LL BE EVEN FURTHER AHEAD! MAY THE BEST WOMAN WIN!!!!!!!
YOU GO GIRL! MICHIGAN AND HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama seems to be more oratory than substance. He seems to feel very comfortable in the lime light, bragging, essentially about himself. His mantra of change, unity and blah, blah, blah is pure hype. Being presidential isn't about stump speech and pep rallies. Hillary is the real deal. Obama is image.

"February 6, 2008 11:44 am ET

wow..he is going to VOTE??? Maybe he will show up and vote "Present". Or maybe he will just skip it once he gets there and say someone told him it did not matter to vote, go on home. Or maybe he will vote the wrong way again and say it was an accident. He is a joke."

This post is a joke; not only that, it's illogical, unsupportable, and infantile.

GO OBAMA! WE ALL IN GEORGIA ARE BACKING YOU 100%. IT IS TIME FOR A REAL CHANGE , AND YOU ARE THE GIANT TO CHANGE IT. THE QUESTION WAS ASKED WHO WOULD BE ABLE TO GO UP AGAINST MCCAIN, PEOPLE DON'T BE FOOLED, YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT ANSWER. THE MOVEMENT GENERATION OF ALL COLORS, AGES, AND GENDERS.::::::::::::::::::::OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! DON'T BE FOOLED , IF, IF, YOU WANT CHANGE! OBAMA! OBAMA!

I am very disappointed that both CNN & MSNBC are taking the coward approach by not questioning Obama's record and experience. There is no doubt he is very articulate but this country needs more than a cheerleader. Clintons who have changed the tone of their campaign to one that is positive gets no acknowledgement of that. Barack who including last night continues to bash Hillary. God forbid we question an African American candidate.

Barack makes a claim that if he was the nominee Hillary's votes would go to him. Who is he kidding? There would be many who would turn the other way and vote for John McCain.

We need fresh new perspectives in America! A breath of fresh air – and Obama has exactly what we need.

Young, prudent, wise, knowledgeable and energetic!

What people need to understand is not exactly who you are voting for, but what you are voting for. Clinton would be a great leader for America without question; however Obama would be a great leader for "The World". Clinton has over 30years experience yes, but in the old ways we have been living in for decades. When you all vote, vote for the possibility of not just change, but a revolution. You have the opportunity to have your vote represent what our great nation has shed blood for since the days of slavery and Lincoln. We would not go backwards with Clinton, she would make key contributions towards our country without question, Obama would "change" and "advance" America and this world to a new age. An age where people of the eastern hemisphere would not fear us, but "recognize us". Recognize that our flag does not only represent America, but their country as well, through the representation of who our leader is and the issues he will fight for to bring our world to a level of peace and prosperity that people have envisioned since the beginning of time. Lets not vote to remain in a world and a country of division of old politics and false individualisms that has made us the blueprint of civil injustice, however vote for a new America.... a country that is united and free of the enslavement of political party, religious faith, gender, and "tradition". I Vote for Obama!

Jamien Payne

Folks, 4 years ago, not many besides his Chicago locales knew who Obama was. From that to where he is now.......I don't think any one in the recent history can boast of such an upcoming !

We are always with you Sen. Obama

Go on ...... make the "change dream" a reality

Derek: Couldn't have said it better myself brother...

Obama is NOT a uniter.

He is cocky and attempts to demean Hillary.

Hillary is not some "ho", dude.

She is a REAL leader with REAL plans, not empty happy talk.

I am in England but have not slept since last night as I have to follow the election results. I love Obama and I know that so do a lot of people. He is personable and I know he would be a good president for America. We want to love America again and Obama can help the world love America again. America is showing the world an example: that a man should not be judged by the colour of his skin but by his ability. without a doubt our world will be a better place if Obama emerges as the next president of the United States of America.

The Super Tuesday results show once again that Hillary Clinton is on for a tough fight to get the nomination. Although she won the big states, Barack Obama won more states and is close behind her in the number of delegates. This race will continue to be close, but I agree with CNN that the Super Tuesday results favor Obama, since he won in some key states. On the change issue, it's a relative term which means different things to different people. The bottom line is that an Obama, Clinton or McCain presidency would be a vast improvement over the failed presidency of George W. Bush. January of 2009 couldn't come any sooner.

For all...My husband just returned from war. His best friend unfortunately returned home in a casket. I will not go to lengths about the horror my husband was subjected to, nor the nightmare of losing his best friend in his arms or the injuries he sustained himself.

Obama had the foresight to oppose the war in Iraq. Hillary didn’t. Obama proved that even with his “limited experience” he still makes the best decisions with the information he’s given when compared to Hillary’s track record.

OBAMA ‘08!!!!

LOL!!!!

Too funny....Hillary is out of Money so she wants a debate once a week for free advertisement. Very creative Hillary!!!!!

I feel bettter as a Democrat today then any other time.

We have 2 awsome candidates, Obama is so inspiring, smart and tough,
Hillary is brilliant, and politicaly tough and takes no prisoners.

10+ million of votes cast for Democrats last nigh versus 6+ for Republicans

Do you Republicans understand what this alone means,
Democrats sould run Daffy Duck and trounce the Republicans, if yo thought it was a thumping in Nov '06, you wait and see what's comming in Nov '08

Oh yeah, its not only about the presidential race, congress will look a little diffrent to.

Thank you Republicans, and good ridance.

I'm rooting for Obama. Not because I think he would be all that terrific, bt because the the prospect of 4 years of Hillary makes me physically ill.

$32 million for campaign? I'd love to see someone donate that for Pediatric cancer research or autism research or to help families struggling with overwhelming medical bills because of inadequate health coverage and devastating illness. What candidate would think to spend the funds helping these less fortunate? No, it's all for advertising so the candidate can get into the White House. Then what? Is Obama going to give us universal health coverage? What is his plan? Lots of rhetoric, no substance.

Steve, don't get started with lobbyists and "crooks".

Hillary has an incredible amount of shady business in her background.

Here's a throwback: http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1996/news/9608/27/whitewater/index.shtml

The fact is several weeks ago the national polls showed Hillary up 20+ pts. What Obama accomplished yesterday is remarkable considering what he is been up against, the establishment and the former president in a compressed primary schedule. It is clear the nation wants change and NEW leadership and is moving in the direction of Obama. He has the the momentum and the most broad support. Clinton supporters don't fight yourselves anymore, you know you want to support Obama and be part of this movement. Its ok to change your mind, don't worry about the Clintons, they will still have their place and they will be just fine. Be part of the future, you will be proud of it with Obama as our president.

If experience means so much to clinton supporters, for instance, will you vote for Bush (if consitution allows) for 3rd term? According to you, he is most experienced candidate since he has 8 years of experience as president. You know answer is no. It is the judgement has to right from day one. You could have longer experiment with poor judgement. Hillary is one of them. Thats why educated and alert people support Obama.

Which candidate has more integrity?

Mind you all. There are still Edwards' delegates and votes to be thrown to someone. Let's not forget about that. Whoever Edwards chooses to support could throw the election either way.

I think it is still way to early to make any judgement. Super Tuesday didn't turn out to be too super at all – it left us all with a great deal of questions.

JB Writes "Right now the #1 question for every serious democratic voter needs to be who can beat John McCain."

I agree.

As a Michigan Democrat, I was mad to have our delegates discounted by the DNC. All the candidates then removed their names from the Michigan ballot, save one, Hillary. She barely won with over 40% voting un-committed, but many others choosing to vote in the Republican primary or not voting at all.

Now Hillary wants our delegates – and Florida's – to count. It would make me far madder at the DNC since there was never a real contest in the voters' minds. Undoubtedly there would be a difference in the voting if we expected our votes to count AND if we had the full slate to choose from. If she wants the delegates from these two states to count, we should hold another vote with the candidates on the ballot and knowing that our votes are being counted. Then I'll accept the outcome as legitimate.

This single issue is simply one demonstration of the character issue that turns me off to the Clintons. I simply do not trust these people. I can't bear the idea of a rogue co-president in Bill Clinton either. He has demonstrated many, many times his willingness to lie, distort and avoid truth.

This Dem has a very hard time knowing how to vote in November if the Clintons are on the ballot. And yes, it is the Clintons, not Hillary that are running. Make no mistake about it.

So the question is, do we want a candidate who could consolidate voters from BOTH parties behind John McCain?

We need to remmebert the real enemy here which is the conversatives Bush and making sure that no one like him is ever in office again, like all of the republican canidates who want to extend the war in iraq for 100 more years because they have special interests in Oil.

The republicans are dividied right now and we need to take advantage of this division by unifying ourselves against the true enemy here.

Whether you like Obama or Hilary at this point I think all democrats should be ready to throw their support behind whoever wins because we can not have another 8 years of wars, lies, tax breaks from the top 2%, abstinence only sex education, economic recession, job loss, loss of respect abroad, and worse of all the degredation of American's public schools.

Obama AND Hilary both want to fix all of these problems that the Bush Adminstration has plagued America with.

Let's not forget we're on the same side here and that we had twice as many people voting period on super tuesday.

excuse me hillary supporters but barack's victories were very impressive

hillary won states the will practically always vote democrat (new york, new jersey and california) and won states that border her husband's home state of arkansas (oklahoma, tennessee and including arkansas)....

wait...which states did barack win yesterday?
from idaho across the rockies through utah, colorado, kansas, missouri and illinois
from the very north in minnesota, north dakota and not forgetting alaska
from the deep south in alabama and georgia
to the eastern shore with connecticut and delaware

alot of these states do not traditionally vote democratic and isn't that what democrats need in the general election, some states to cross the divide to beat a republican opponent?

as far as i am concerned, I like Obama. Seem like a good man with a genuine heart and willing to clean bush garbage up. Hillary.....Hillary, i just can't seem to like her, yes she is woman ok, yes she will make history, yes her husband will be running the White House with her if she is elected. We all know Bill will be running it. I have reviewed her website, wrote down her views and Obama's, compared them and made a decision that I like him overall. Hillary just seem as if she is not sincere to me. She has an air about herself that i can't put my finger on. Obama will be making history as well, yes he has had a rough history but so what. Doesn't everyone has skeletons in their closet. I love the momentum the two democrats has been giving this race because it opens people eyes to what is really going on. They make me want to vote and make a change.

Overall, I will vote in the primary of my state but if Barack Obama isn't the nominee of the General election then i don't think i want to vote honestly, i don't care for McCain and Clinton. I would probably choose other or something lol. This is my opinion, so don't judge me for it. God Bless

No two ways about it, so far Obama has been doing well. He's surrounded himself with celebrity, and draped himself in the mantle of the Kennedy dynasty, but it didn't bring quite enough magic to bring home the big prize states. He has been spouting well-crafted speeches, full of rhetoric, with catchy little phrases that come straight from the grand tradition of pantomime. But he's short on substance and detail.

I know he's enthused and energized a whole new generation of voters, but peddling 'hope', which is nothing more substantial than an emotion, seems a dangerous tactic – if he doesn't fulfill their expectations, they stand to become as disillusioned as fast as they became inspired. This all seems like smoke and mirrors to me. Anyone remember the 60's when we all thought we believed that 'all you need is love'?, sounds a bit lame now though!

Oh and one more thing – what about Florida – I think there'll be a push to get those votes added to the tally and the delegates re-instated.

Yes, we do need change but sorry Obama but you are not the one!!! I voted for Hillary Clinton here in California last night and proud doing so.

If you are the final nomine then I need to cross party lines again and Vote for Mc Cain.

Congrat Mrs. Hillary Clinton!!! You can do it!!!!!

One thing for sure, OBAMA is still in the race and he is a thorn in Hilliary's side. They thought this unexperience black man wasn't going to make it. But he is still standing.

The both campaign hard, but you no one can no longer underestimate OBAMA. Clinton apparently thought she had everything wrapped up and still may win after all, but it will not be an easy win.

I'm so very proud of Obama's victory last night! Please stop belittling this man he will make an awesome president!

ENOUGH with the black vote crap!

Hilliary got the LATINO, WHITE FEMALE (!!!), Females in general, Old Folk, Bigot and Idiot votes! Last time I checked there was more of them than there were black voters.

OBAMA '08

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Obama should wait till the delegate counts are actually IN before claiming a win, that he does not have.

He is further away in delegate counts by the time CA is done allocating delegates.

Shame on him for claiming anything before the dust is settled. Good job winning states that are Red nearly every single presidential election, like that will somehow change. (He can win as many more states as he wants, but they don't match to the power of NY, CA, NJ, FL….)

Wake up America! CNN again, is showing bias to the candidate of change – Obama. With the exception of David Gergen, your political team has chosen Obama. It is very clear in their comments and the look on their faces as they report on their analysis of the events. Report the news people, do not try to make or shape with your personal opinions and what you think each camp is doing because you really do not know yourselves. I am really starting to get a bad taste in my mouth and will probably not vote because CNN along with the other media sources has spent some much time on the horse race, that you have been biased in your analysis and reporting. Change is good, but what has Obama said is fantasy. What is he going to do differently to bring parties together? Nothing, it is all talk just to get into the White House. There are greater forces at work here, and he will not be able to much if he gets to the White House where he does not belong. This election has become a popularity contest thanx to CNN and the rest of the media.

Obama claims that he can unite the nation, does he have any data to support? Educated supportors supported him really educated with superstitious or fact/data? Same claims that he said he will bring change? what kind of change? good change or bad change? limited experience in foreign policies will give us another "baby" bush in the international eyes. Nobody wants to join us in the Afghanistan war with taliban, because of??? "baby" bush's foregin policies: "Don't talk to the bad guys" sounds like the elementary school kids? Will get another "baby" Obama that is so likable and cute but limited knowledge with foregin policies?? Bring out the fact/data, no more emotional cheering in the rallies. We need REAL CHANGES!!. FACT! DATA! No more talking and "cheering" without data to support your so call "change we can believe in".

I'm glad to see more and more Hillary supporters are defending against the obvious major media bias that's SO CLEAR to see. Most of the comments from the Obamazombies are defensive, righly so. I liked the commentator who pointed out how Hillary praised Obama on his super tues. showing and he totally belittled her! And the zombies think 'she's' the one with the ego?? TACKY. I donated $25 to Hillary's campaign today and I'm not afraid to admit it!

HILLARY '08

Big Victory????????

That is such crap! Cnn is touting a big victory for Obama and California hasn't even reported in yet! I knew this was going to happen last night when I looked at my stats that I have laid out on each candidate have stuck to a wall! I am studying every candidate closely by popular vote and total delegates, and so far Hillary is stomping the crap out of him in all the states that matter the most.
Except for his "Big Win in Iowa" and his home state of Illinois is the only bragging rights he can actually put in his pocket!

Now all the Obama Channels will be marketing His "Big Victory!' which isn't that big at all. He is wining in states with minimal delegates and small populations.
He is nipping at her heels but will he really catch her. Not sure yet but so far Hillary is going to get the nomination. There is still a huge chunck of this country that hasn't voted yet. CNN will keep planting Obama Obama into the heads of the politically stupid and that may grab a few more votes for him.

But what I say is.

GO HILLARY!!!!

If it wasen't for opera he would not have much money people open your eyes he is not for the people he is for his self, Go hillary all the way you have our votes. Look what happend in California He had all those celebrites on his side and he lost.

Three things:

1. The media, cCinton campaign and pundits continue to draw racial and gender lines in the sand. They can't understand that this is our Country and our election. Those lines vanished in Minnesota, Idaho, Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico and Connecticut, which were all won by Sen. Obama.

2. A vote for Sen. Clinton is essentially a vote for business as usual and will land McCain the Whitehouse. She is the single most polarizing figure in the nation and will absolutely unite and energize Republicans and Independents to keep the Country out of her hands.

3. If you think Sen. Clinton has experience because her husband was the President, I guess you think the spouse of a brain surgeon has the experience to operate on you.

Good people of America, if you haven’t joined the Obama’s movement time‘re running out. Obama’s reliable train started in Iowa, stopped by at New Hampshire, pick many and headed to Nevada picked many as well and stop by at South Caroline picked millions without doubt. Obama’s train also stopped at Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Idaho, Utah, Illinois, Colorado, Connecticut, Alaska, Delaware, New Mexico, hit traffic jam in New Yorker and California.
“Yes we can” 13 States including Red States. !!!!Wow!
Obama’s movement is energized as he continues to engage us and invigorate problems that will sustain our citizen here in American and beyond America.
Whites, blacks, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, and purple let us join this true movement for change; real change, real vision, change God destined for us.
Obama’s train will be leaving Chicago and will be headed to Washington and Virginia– join this golden opportunity for struggle for change.

Closing the gap from Hillary 20 point lead to winning more states and acquiring delegates for what seem to be innevitable for Hillary is a big victory for Obama!!!

For anybody to win the presidency they must carry CA- NY and /or FLORIDA. Hillary has won those states. Florida, Michigan did not count in the primarys but they will come November. Oprah sure has her work cut out for her. If he should win the nomination, Oprah will have to take a leave from her show to campaign full time.

Obama is the real deal! Look at the states he won. Both blue and red states. He is versatile and most diversed. This is how you win elections. Hillary only won in traditional Democratic states. She lacks a broad base to win a general election and appears to be running out of gas. Obama's movement is real. Yes, we can!

Obama is more attractive to independent voters than McCain.

McCain is more attractive to independent voters than Clinton.

A vote for Clinton now is a vote for McCain later. There are just too many voters that will rally to keep Clinton out of office, republican, independent and democrat alike.

I personally will never vote for a ticket that has a Clinton attached to it ever again. Even an Obama/Clinton ticket, but that is not very likely to happen.

Here's what I want from any network claiming "Best Political Team" or "Fair & Balanced" or whatever:
Two streaming tickers accross the bottom of the screen indicating each candiates Senate bill record with YEA or NAY indicating their vote. Easy for CNN do.
I want voters to see the facts not their biased spin!

Obama can beat McCain, Clinton would unite the Republicans like no other candidate on earth. I personally would be happy with either Obama or Clinton as President, but more importantly I want a Democrat for President. Obama has a much better chance of beating McCain.

I'm glad that Obama won Alameda County here in California. This was a David vs. Goliath victory. I hope Obama can keep on going and win.

Obama 08

Obama will be the next President of USA. If we all take a look around things are changing not only in USA but around the world. The economy, war all over, global warming, the list goes on and on.. We need someone with a new mindset that can bring about change and to unite America. Sometimes experience is good but sometimes it can be bad when change is needed. Hillary is a good follower but Obama is a true leader.

The Democratic party is extremely fortunate to have two fantastic candidates in Obama and Clinton. But let's be frank, no candidate - Democrat or Republican - will turn out Republican voters like Clinton. She's just too polarizing. This country cannot afford another catastrophic Republican administration. Vote Obama!

Hilliary won California because close to 2 million absentee ballots were cast before Obama had a chance to campaign in the state. This also happened before The Maria Shriver, and Kennedy family endorsments.

I don't want to get into an I like this candidate and I hate this candidate thing.
So what I want to say is just my individual opinion and that is what democracy is all about. People having the ability to say what their own opinions are.

I feel that Obama will be the best Leader for America at this time.
Let’s me honest, a black man that did what he did last night must show all Americans that he is very very special, we all know that race plays a very negative aspect to the American culture.

Let’s look at the numbers; he won in several states that did not make up a majority African American population.
The real deal about Obama is this, White people make up most of the population, and let’s put it this way he is running to help the people so if the people don’t want him then that the answer, however many people are saying we are going against everything we have every done before and start and start to listen to him.

Obama is one of the only people in American History to attack the heart of racism and bring people together in a political manner; he brings together Blacks, Whites, Democrats, Republicans and every other race and creed known to man. Special person.
He is showing the world that he is a special individual.

Obama will win the Presidency come November 08.

Get real people, these election results are clear as mud!!

What is crystal clear is Both Democratic candidates have immense support.

The race is still on.

Clinton 08

Thank you Sen Obama,

For showing us the way to a better future. One day surely the negative opponents who make posts, make push polls, make lawsuits – will also find the meaning mehind the message of positive, hope and future. Thank you.

Barack Obama your speech last night once again attacking Hillary Clinton for her vote on the Iran resolution has convinced me to vote for the moderate McCain, if you become the nominee. YOU DO NOT HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON WITH THIS ISSUE. YOU DID NOT SHOW UP TO VOTE! It shows you are an unprincipled opportunistic candidate that lacks moral convictions.

"Johnson," elaborate on your "experience" comment. It obviously sounds like you're making stuff up. Back it up with details. Better yet, find someone who is either indifferent or unbiased and have him draw comparisons between both candidates' experiences. In the meantime, your comment is as empty as Obama's promises. I would like to see Obama put his large amounts of money where his mouth is. People compare him to JFK... and he is by far NOT JFK. Talk is cheap if you can't back it up. Look at the past debate in California. He couldn't even answer a question with a strong voice. He couldn't answer questions right away... he hesitated. Holding more debates to me may be a waste of time and a desperate attempt on Hillary's part, but it also allows you to see what happens when candidates are put to the ultimate test. Will they advance or falter? Obama clearly is the latter.

Obama promises change, but let's put it this way... I'd like to see him dig us out of the hole we are in because of a failure named Bush. Put "Obama's experience" to the test. We'll see what will happen. The truth is, we cannot really set a solid timetable for the withdrawal from Iraq. It's Bush's fault that we got into the war in the first place. Iraq is unstable. Withdraw now and they will crumble.

Obama won!!! only in one week he was able to rally more states than Hillary. Specially where she has maintained a double digit lead.

Hillary has no money and people in the Potomac primaries do not like her. She has too much lagage to convince us that she represents CHANGE.

HILLARY GO HOME MAKE COOKIES.

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!

Twenty years of Bushes and Clintons is enough. That's a quarter of the average lifespan. Is the Presidency becoming a right of inheritance? Will we see Chelsea next?

Time for a change. Yes we can.

I WILL vote for ANYONE other than Hillary. I don't care who wins the Republican race, dead or alive! If Hillary wins, they have my vote or Obama needs to go Independant. GO Sen. Obama!

If Obama was about change , he wouldnt have super fossils like Ted Kennedy and John Kerry stumping for him. The kings of old school.

He also wouldnt be bought and paid for by the corporations that own the media.

If you were to listen on a wireless (a radio for you Americans), without seeing their faces or knowing their races, the first thing you would notice is that it is a woman versus a man for the Dems.

the next thing you would notice is that Clinton has a sense of entitlement about her- "you the country need me, i am the only one who can save you".

but then you would equally notice from Obama the sense of "you the country need me, i am the only one who can save you".

so what do you go with: experience or possibility. if experience is such a good thing, what did GWB not learn from his father's mistakes. And why did he not use his second term to raise his game?

How is losing your deal in regular delegates a "victory"? I wish I was intelligent enough to understand the reasoning behind such comments.

This is an answer to a question posed by Jimmy Raymour regarding the popular vote of the candidates. I was also curious about this and did some calculating based on the numbers provided by CNN. This is what i came up with: Hillary Clinton received approximately 7,251,000 votes and Barack Obama got 7,214,000 votes.However, there were still some votes to be counted so those numbers will change. I hope this puts the election results in a better perspective.

"I am the president that will unite us" George bush 2002 "I am the president that will unite us" Barack Obama 2007

If you define challenging her policies as "belittling her," then sure I guess he is belittling her. Don't even get me started on "running away from problems"...

CNN, you doing a great job, I love the Obama family, I see the future in another view meaning a better view. go Obama and Michelle Obama, you both make me proud. May God almighty be with the Obama family. You know same wisdom God gave to Salomon, that's same one I am asking God for you, with that wisdom you will lead america. Go to Ephesian 1 vs. 11-13.

CNN keep it up, I appreciate when John King speaks about the political process he makes everything understood.

GO OBAMA GO, I LOVE YOU BOTH.

THANKS OBA

Now that McCain is in I am going to vote democratic. I am a republican voting for Senator Obama and I will donate. NO MORE CLINTONS.

I have talked to 10 independents and republicans that reshifting to Senator Obama. The Independents and republican will switch to Obama

The popular vote favors Hillary by only 197,989 if you are counting Florida. If Florida is not counted than it favors Obama by around 100,000. Get your facts straight John before you start spouting off stats and inevitable predictions that are not based in reality.

RUBISH! It was a big night for Hillary. She won Super Tuesday. Obama gained ground. But, let's face it, he picked up states where black people voted 88% in his favour. He can't claim this will mean anything re Red States.

AND WHY DO YOU THINK THE REPUBLICANS SAY THEY WANT TO RUN AGAINST HILLARY? It's because they are trying to get Dems to vote for OBAMA and they know they can squash OBAMA. Hate to think of the dirt they won't be afraid to rake up.
Go HILLARY! The one the Republicans REALLY can't destroy.

I think Obama overcame his biggest stumbling block "super tuesday" and playing defense on the first half, going forth he has to play offence and use his remaing time outs "32 million dollars" and on a neutral field given that that most east coast and west coast states are out of the way. Key to win, delegates, and must campaign agressively in the rich states of Ohio and Texas. Advantage could pick a huge momentum if he wins two of the three states polling on saturday..Lousiana, washington and Nebraska. Weakness still trailing Hillary when it comes to women and latinos by a huge magine. Strategy invest more in the Latino TV station and spell programs that will cater for women interest.

Predictions : Obama wins by a field goal in the last minutes of the regular time.

YES WE CAN... Couldn't he have come up with something other than a line used by Jackson and Sharpton to promote their racist views?

it,s a racial deal for opie obamma and a vote for oprah

I thought this Super Tuesday would come too early for the Obama movement but I have to say Barack Obama did an excellent job ! He fights his way up to something you can call a victory for the movement.

I love the fact that his campaign is financed by the people and not the lobbyist and high rollers. I contributed twice – small amounts like everybody else but I am very proud of it.

He has the judgement ! I agree with his health care plan that focuses on cost, quality and availability for everybody. I agree with a mandate for children's health care but I reject a Universal Mandated choice as it is proposed by Hillary Clinton (who is financed by the pharma – and insurance industry).

Hillary Clinton showed bad judgement when she voted for Bush's blank check for the war – and it makes it worse that she is not honest about the reasoning for her decision. She does not admit that she made a mistake, instead she misrepresents the facts as it fits.

I was disappointed to find out that her '35 years of experience' in context with qualification for the highest office is a fake. She worked less than a year for a childrens fund but instead 12 years as a corporate lawyer – then she was married (...) and she is a one term Senator plus one year ... Barack Obama has way more legislative experience than that and other real qualifications on top of that.

On all the issues there is just one choice : Barack Obama

The other point is – even if she would adopt all of Obama's plans, she is not the person to put these to work. We know too well what happens when you have a President who devides the nation – and she is the most polarizing personality next to Bill Clinton.

So it's OBAMA'08 and I feel great about contributing again to the movement !

While it's not surprising that Obama said it was a "big victory" as you're supposed to frame everything as a win and a sign of better things, I think he's doing rather well. I hope he can continue, and will be giving him my vote in VA next tuesday.

I support Obama for his plans for Iraq, the economy, healthcare, education and other major issues. He has very clear and rational plans, so I'm not sure why many people fault him for "rhetoric and no substance." There's plenty of substance, take a look at his website if you want it. And to be fair, look at Hillary's website too.

Hillary scares me, she comes across as highly calculated and focused on what she thinks people want to hear, not what she plans to do. I've already decided that, while I have always voted for the democratic candidate, I cannot, in good conscience, cast a vote for her should she win the party nomination. I don't trust her, and I just won't vote for her, and I'm about as loyal of a democrat as you get. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Her plan for mandatory healthcare and enforcement of payment that may include fines and wage garnishing are disturbing as well. Healthcare should be affordable and available to all those who want it. As a free citizen, one should have the right to opt out of buying something. If there's anything to learn about people, it's that when you try to shove something down their throats, they will resist you, even if it is truly in their best interest. Congress would seize up hard on her if she tried to push a plan like that through.

wait a minute

"Yes we can" Mr President ..

A charming, charismatic candidate who uses Bush's term of "uniter" does not a good president make. Neither Senator Obama nor Clinton are convincing me although I see her more as a doer-getting the job done and Senator Obama as a talker and not a doer. Senator Obama speaks of Senator Clinton as representing the status quo then he surrounds himself with the likes of Senators Kerry and Kennedy (talk about status quo!). The Democrats are so afraid of the Clinton factor (the ex) and the consequences of not winning against the Republicans that they are willing to fall under Senator's Obama spell as opposed to substance.
I am a registered Democrat and may either not vote this time around or may for the second time in my life vote Republican.

There seems to be some disagreement between the different news media outlets regarding the delegate counts. I've seen reports that say Hillary has 845 delegates to Baracks 765. This still makes the democrat race very tight but I wouldn't call it a "big victory" for Barack. CNN seems to be leaving California delegates out of their count for some odd reason.

WOW, WOW WOW...lol... I must confess that you Hillary folks are very very very fonny .....get real guys a few months your candidate was ment to be inevitable.... irrespective of yesterday's results the whole world is still shocked to the bone that this young relativley unknown chap is almost neck and neck and within a stricking distance.....CALL A SPADE A SPADE......

Uneven playing field – this is a true David and Golliath tail – the Clintons have been around a long time and am sure are making deals with superdelegates etc. They do really represent politics of the past.
If you want change you have to do something out of the ordinary – voting for Hillary is the expected, its playing safe – playing safe does not bring about CHANGE – I am still to vote.... but know one thing – I want things to be different!!!

Why is it that the majority of the Hillary supporters seem to have a very defensive and aggresive attitude on everything? Could it be that these are the people she can relate to? No wonder Obama gains support every time he speaks. The old "shock and awe" attitude is about to end. Go Obama!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, MRS CLINTON!

VERY WELL DONE, MADAM!

HOPEFULLY, THE OBAMA HYPOCRITS WILL WITNESS YOUR NOMINATION, AND AMERICA AS ONE WILL, OF COURSE, WELCOME YOU AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS YOU ENTER THE WHITE HOUSE ON JANUARY 20, 2009.

HOLD ON, YES, HOLD ON TILL NOVEMBER 2008!

GOD BLESS YOU, MRS CLINTON!!!

PS: I HOPE THAT CNN AND THE LIKES WILL VANISH IN THE THIN AIR AS YOU STAND AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH ON THE INNAUGURATION DAY.

I saw a note that someone from the Obama camp claims they are ahead in delegates?

Can someone tell me what happens to the 26 Edwards delegates?

This may be important down the line given how close this is.

Great victory for president Obama...

Clinton haters at at it again. Ranting and raving and howling. Eight of his winning states on tueday were red states, plus his previous win in S.C. bringing his total to nine. The Obama supporters have lost touch with reality. Some of these states have never voted democratic since being alowed in the union of states,, There were some that voted for Carter in 1978 and has not voted democratic since. tThere were others that have not voted democractic since the 1964 civil rights act of 1964. The democratic base in these deep south state is mostly black. Obama carried the black vote by almost 80 to 90%. I do not begruge him that vote as they were voting their pride, but in the general election they are not going to have the votes to beat the republican nominee. Texas, Ohio, Indiana and Pa. will go Hillary. Game over!

Believe it or Not this is making history. I predict that Mr. Obama will be
the next president of the United State of America. Why???

Because, Mr. Obama is a clear represent of what is AMERICA. Never give up
even in the storm.

Ist is clear that America has spoken . Please, who haved won more states ?

you all know the answer.

Thanks

Here are SOME FACTS:

#1
Out of all the “races” he won, Obama tallied six caucuses to his credit. The trouble is that caucuses mean about zero in elective politics. This is how he got away with staying in the Democrat race to begin with. It started with Iowa. Remember: caucuses lean strongly toward activists. Few in their right mind run out on a cold night to “vote” when their vote doesn’t even count or is counted. The only thing winning a caucus proves is that the candidate's ground operation – if they care – can move bodies from one place to another. It has nothing to do with the popularity of the candidate unless he or she is so hated that even the activists won’t budge for him.

#2
The states Obama did win – where people actually voted – are of lesser importance in the long run, not only in terms of the Democrat nomination, but more importantly the November elections, where the Democrat must beat the Republican nominee. In November, about 50% of registered voters will turn out to vote for president. Perhaps even more than 50% will show up at the polls because of the general loathing for Republicans, the Iraq war, and the weak, erratic state of the economy. Whichever the turnout, the ratios will stay the same.

So let us look at this primary as if it had been a true election: if it had been multi-state race between Obama and Hillary Clinton in 22 states, Clinton would have defeated Obama: 19 million votes for Clinton vs. 7.6 million for Obama if only 52% of the registered voters turned out and were split by party registration with averages in registration at 50.6 for the GOP vs. 49.4 DEM at last count.

Why are people trying to discount Obama because he gained the majority of the African American vote? Shouldn't Hillary be similarly discounted because she got the majority of the female vote?

Kris: That's because he's competing with a BRAND NAME. That's what the Clinton's are. A brand. Obama 's momentum will continue. I guarantee you that Hill and Bill are not sleeping well these days. They have considered themselves an inevitability for so long... they don't know what hit them. It's time for something new. I can't wait to vote for Barack Obama for President.
OBAMA 08.
YES WE CAN!!

Can I just say that I'm really excited that the race is still open? I find Clinton, Obama, and McCain all very appealing for different reasons... I just don't want to see them eat each other alive in the next few weeks.

You really think Obama is as well known and established as Clinton? He's been in the news for a couple years, she's been in the news for over a decade. He's a senator from Illinois, she's a former first lady. Polls from a few months ago show dismal name recognition for Obama compared with Hillary. The fact that he was able to marshall a coalition to practically tie her in a national primary is HUGE. Clinton thought super tuesday would be the day she annhilated Obama, but instead the campaign goes on. Obama is on the rise, and Clinton is on the decline. As his name recognition rises, and as his message spreads, he will only continue to go up.

Clearly Denial is also a river in Illinois, lol – Hillary won the popular vote and the delegate count. All due respect to your young senator, regardless of performance, he's simply not ready to handle the huge political and financial problems left behind by the worst administration in US history. And the superdelegates know it too...

Obama for president...in 2016, when he'll really be ready for it.

I am a Republican, how ever I am now voting for Obama.....If Ms Clinton is the choosen one,I, like thousands of others will just not vote at all.

In October Hillary held an over 20 pt advantage in the polls in Minnesota. Last nights result had Obama winning by a 2 to 1 vote margin. The margin of victory is the story here. In the Midwest he carried most of the states by a 2 to 1 vote margin with the exception of Missouri which went Obama by a slim margin despite the border area along Arkansas that went heavily to hillary. States that should have been easily close to 2 to 1 margins for hillary she only won by around 55 – 40 margins.

It is known as the Clinton News Network (CNN) and I think it is a bit obvious in CNN's reporting that they are pushing for Clinton. Some of us do pay attention to how things are reported and images shown.

I realize numbers are still being counted but across CNN articles there are different numbers being reported for delegates. Is there an unbiased source for getting the numbers. I'd be interested in seeing the TOTALS/popular votes also, which I can not find on CNN.

I would really love for Obama to win the presidency. I have bought in to his campaign badge of change and with him in office the older faces of politics will be gone but in the same breath lets face it America is not ready for a black president. If Obama wins the nomination (which I think he will and hope) the white democrats will vote outside the party against Obama because he is black.

I hate to say it but this race is about black and white...........I hope America proves me wrong and doeas not put another Clinton in office. (that would mean two families ran this country for more than 20 years).

Obama in 08

I think everyone is missing the big picture. The results of last night's elections says that we as Americans are tired of the same old Republican b/s that we have been dished out over the past 8 years. Instead of belittling or downgrading either candidates victories, we should be applauding both. There was nothing wrong with Obama's quote that Super Tuesday was a "big victory" for his campaign because it was.

African Americans are not the only people voting for Obama. Clinton supporters should take a trip to Utah and North Dakota so they can understand how silly "the blacks are why he is in the race" statements are. This is a complete movement that goes far beyond races, genders and ages......btw Hillary supporters need to take a look at where their Clinton would be without the older white woman vote before they make absurb statements of flackery.......Also I am a college student with not much money but will be making a $200 donation to a person of impeccable character that doesn't take money from the special interest and finances his campaign with people wanting change just like me.......Go OBAMA 08

Clinton...845 delegates
Obama...765 delegates

It is all in the numbers............:-)

I hope that Senator Obama's supporters are not part of the 15 million that will be excluded from his proposed healthcare plan.

I hope that Senator Obama's supporters think vs. pipe dream.

I hope Senator Obama's supporters read and understand that voting 'present' is just not taking a position and sorta a chicken way of doing things.

I hope Senator Obama's supporters understand that giving great speeches and not taking questions at a rally can only really be called a 'tour'.

Exclusionary....pipe dreamer...'present'...tour

Not qualities I am impressed with. These are some of the issues that the Republicans will chew him up with. The US needs a President who can and has withstood the test of time – Hillary Clinton is that person.

HA! don't worry about if Clinton or Obama could beat McCain. As a republican i will never vote for McCain. He is more liberal than who the liberals have running for them. Which is a shame to the republican party. I wish people would do a little research on who they are voting for. My vote is for Romney. As for rather or not any dem can bring the GOP together, fat chance. With the ideals of socialism and communism I doubt that can change the GOP mind set. I am 22, go to a liberal school, and I voted for Romney. Changing America for the better and not changing our freedom.

Barrack Obama is relatively unknown in the Democratic Party and Washington establishment–which creates some questions regarding his ability to get things done inside of the belt-way.

This is why he is working so hard to get people to visit his website, read books, articles and get to know him.

Once you see how consistent and noble his causes and efforts have been–you will be sold.

He's a gentleman, a scholar, a good husband and father, a individualist elected official–and a great leader.

He will bring some new to Washington which we are desperately in need–a new magic which will invigorate our presence in the world–and recreate some values here at home which have been sadly cast aside.

i laugh at the experience angle people try to throw at obama when in fact, hes been a "elected" official longer than clinton. Where as her huge bulk of experience comes from being a first lady.

I don't see Obama as a uniter, he is more of a divider. Look at the results from last evening for proof. He has divided the Democratic party along racial lines which will unite the conservative Republican base. If he were interested in uniting, he would start in his own party and stop openly berating Clinton. They are almost identical on the issues and she has far more experience which will be necessary to clean up the mess left by Bush. Change? I certainly want change, back to the way it was 10 years ago before the Republicans took out the "Contract on America". I don't think America can take another president in training.

When he says "big victory" does he mean the same thing a football coach means by saying "it was a moral victory"? Basically we are big losers, but we gotta stay positive.

Is this the same Obama that rejected Rep Murtha's call to get our troops out of Iraq and soon?

Is this the same Obama that watered down a bill that would set in place safety measures & oversights of Nuclear Power Facilities?

Is this the same Obama that voted against a law that would cap what Credit Card Companies could charge any of us?

Is the the same Obama that voted against banning desecration of our flag?

Is this the same Obama who voted with President Bush 3 times on controversial judicial nominees?

Is this this the same Obama that sided with Republicans and blocked Democrats that tried to override a veto by a GOP Governor (Ryan) of a $2 million dollar allotment for the west Chicago child welfare office?

When asked about these things, he always side steps or is 'troubled' by it or can't remember or we don't understand.

Check it out for yourselves, read up and be alarmed at how we have been tricked with our eyes wide open.

General Question: Where in the "H" is Karl Rove.. He said that he would help Obama win over Hillary... A lot of the things Obama is doing sounds like KR's doings, If this true that to me, tells me that the GOP wants Obama to be the Dem to run against... Karl has the dirt for the GOP to pull up on Obama to defeat him... Where the Clintons have only old news, which the GOP has beaten to death and wouldn't have a chance to defeat Hillary........

Obama did wonderfully for a man who is challenging a woman who, just a couple of months ago, was the presumptive nominee for the Democratic party. He's got a long way to go, but an Obama nomination has never seemed more likely.

Illinois Democrat.... smears Clinton, celebates Obama and then writes "Peace to you all.

Obama supporters are repeatedly calling Clinton supporters stupid.

Obama supporters don't want him to debate Clinton yet claim he wins the debates.

I find all of this very odd.

Mac in Nova Scotia, keep your nose out of our potitics!!!

GO HILLARY GO!!!

boy do i hate politics, and studys mean anything in a study the person who is conducting the study makes the results in their favor, studys are just biased, and cant not be used to prove a point.

The more I hear and see of this guy the more I dislike him..Every time a primary happens she congratulates him..His arraogance is amazing tru colors will come through....

Hillary wins Super Tuesday, even if it's by one vote, which won't be the case once all of California's delegates get counted. Furthermore, the Florida and the Michigan delegates are likely to be added in at the convention. Even if it's a slow process of winning, and not an inevitable one, she's got the momentum.

JOE – You said "1. YOU WON 80% OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTE…YOU WOULD…NOT…

HAVE WON WITHOUT THEIR VOTE"

Last time I checked african americans are still americans. What does it matter if he would have not won without their vote? Are they not allowed to vote like the rest of us?

These types of comments are exactly the reason we need Obama in office.

yes, we can

Obama '08

Obama is still raising money like there is no tomorrow , lets face it the Man is running a very smart campaign. Hillary is almost broke , so now she is screaming for more debates because she wants that free air time.

They both did good last night , but i have to say that it looks like Obama came out of the night with the advantage and the Big Mo.

The west coast States love Obama and i tend to think he will do very good out here.

Im hispanic and I talk to hspanics in my com and there no way they will vote for obama and thats the clear reality if it came down to McCain & Obama like my self would rather vote for McCain because then we would be getting the same anyway la opinion means nothing california is a good example of Hilary means to hispanics we love the clinton yrs and everything they did for us and the econ and we need a real universal health plan like the one Hilarys & Edwards that covers everybody hispanic, african american asian everybody period addressing real issues. And his so called movment no is no movment its called jump on " THE BAND WAGON"

WE GET OBAMA ILL PERSONALY LEAD THE WAY WITH LATINO'S AND VOTE McCain BECAUSE THERES NO DIFFERENCE I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA
WE NEED EXPERIENCE NOT UNEXPERIENCE.

GO HILARY!!

look clinton supporters the republicans as they have said they want clinton to win the nominee becouseshe will be easy to beat, but they know that if obama is elected he will be a really hard opponent, as for the superdelagates she is getting them becouse she knows them, not becouse they think her idias are good, so yea, OBAMA IS CHANGE AND THAT IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr Obama has ran a campaign that showed no emphasis on race.....but there are still many Americans that are stuck on racial biases. Lets stop looking at the color of skin for once and see a presidential candidate as worthy and qualified to run America and make a change from the regular old politics of America....that have kept all Americans from reaching the American Dream.. Vote for a Man, Not A Color.......Vote for Change for the Good of All Americans.

I voted for Obama and he has won our state Connecticut congrats.

Obama has a great baritone voice and speaks – preaching with such style that indeed many are in awe, take away this tone on voice and the proven help of all media , there is very little to get worked up, he's plattoform is " change " unite" what , how, is changed made, by what price, what will he give to the other party to unite, to change, ...... be specific...... the time has come to come clear on the issues.... no more baritone voice.... be a tenor...

Sorry, the totals from all the state votes so far are approx. 100,000 in Obama's favor.

LISTEN TO ME CLOSE ALL YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS. IF CLINTON GETS THE NOMINATION DEMOCRATS STAND A BIGGER CHANCE AT LOSING THE GENERAL ELECTION!!! CANT YOU SEE? PLEASE DO SOME RESEARCH CLINTON HAS MORE SKELETONS IN HER CLOSET THAN JEFFRY DHAMER!! AND THE REPUBLICANS HATE HER!! THEY WILL UNITE AND DEFEAT HER! WOMEN, MEN, BLACK PEOPLE, WHITE PEOPLE, HISPANICS ,.... AMERICA I ASK YOU TO OPEN YOUR EYES AND ACCEPT THE FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw polls last night that showed McCain beating both Clinton and Obama with about the same margin come November.

One of the media outlets also made a comment of McCain choosing Jeb Bush as his VP and then also admitting to showing more coverage of Obama because he is relatively "new" on the scene, therefore "new" translates to news.

I vote democrat and will do so in November whichever candidate wins the nominee, although my preference is for Clinton. However, democrats are too divided. It's either love him, hate her or love her, hate him. This is a losing combination for both come November.

When can people face facts???..... Can't people see it clearly that Obama was the winner lastnight? With all the noise from Clinton campain she could not even get any good margin or win this race. Eventhough she won California....and so what?? Obama is the right person for the job. Now they are the only two in the race and the whole world will see the difference.

Hillary won California because of the votes from Asians and Latinos. She won their votes because of racial biasness. One thing that we don't have to forget is that these same people can vote for a republican presidential candidate in the situation when the competition is between Hillary and a caucasian.

I am confused, people keep calling the elections biased because 80% of the black voters voted for Obama. I am sorry, do our votes not count? Should we go back to our votes counting for 2/3 of a person? Obama won CT, ND, UT, all states with little minority population, this is not about race, it is not about gender, this is about a candidate who has the ability to cross racial lines. In somes states he got as much if not more female vote than Clinton! Clinton supporters and Republicans keep making this about race, but if you haven't noticed, you are the only ones who are doing it. Obama hardly ever mentions his race, it's his ideas that are important. Remeber: So we will not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character.
Stop making a mockery out of my race and gender and and accept that both blacks and women vote!

Mac.. get real. His message of Yes we Can is a feel good slogan. just like how the bushies won with slogans. Was there anything behind the slogans? NOTHING. Where's the Beef?

We 're impress with the result so far.. God thank you for Obama.

First of all there is a media bias against Hillary (see Erika Falks book "women for president") second as a couple of fellow Dems have stated the only question is who can win in November. What the press is not talking about is that Obama's so called great Independent and Republican cross over support is based on "character traits" not the "issues", in other words they don't know what he stands for. Polling data in head to head match ups have not factored in his “negatives” yet, while they have for Hillary. Once they find out (via the GOP attack machine) that he is rated the most liberal Senator in the country, He supports drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants (70% of the country is against), He supports full marriage rights for gays & lesbians (70% of the country is against), He opposed the Iraq war from the start (75% of the country supported & 60% still think it was a good idea) none of them will vote for him. Never mind the whole race issue that will certainly be wielded in a way we can’t even imagine at this point. Bottom line this whole “let’s hold hands and compromise” crap is like bringing a knife to a gun fight, It will get us killed by the Republicans!

The United States is standing on a unique opportunity. Dear Americans please do not fear to cross to threshols of hope, it beckons. The world is watching, finally ordinary American people have the opportunity to take back their government and to give the world a shining leader of the free world. Who am i talking about? BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IF THE MEDIA DOESN'T WANT A CANDIDATE TO WIN THEY SURE AS HELL KNOW HOW NOT REPORT THE TRUTH AND FLIP THE SWITCH DON'T THEY? THE MEDIA MAKES OR BREAKS THE CANDIDATES IF THEY'LL ALLOW IT. I FEAR AMERICA'S FEARS CHANGE, AMERICAS AFRAID OF THE UNKNOWN.

THEY FEEL SAFE WITH HISTORY VS TRUTH, DOING THINGS THE LEGAL AND RIGHT WAY, THAT'T THE CHANGE I THINK OBAMA OFFERS AND WE'RE SO USE TO SELFISH, DICTATING RULE THAT ANYTHING ELSE SCARES AMERICA, KINDA LIKE AN ABUSED CHILD THAT'S SO USE TO BEING ABUSED UNTIL THEY REALLY DON'T KNOW THE LIMITS ON HOW THEY SHOULDN'T BE TREATED BECAUSE THEY'RE USE TO THE ABUSE AND CONTENT WITH IT. IN THE END WHO'S GOING TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE PRESSURE AND NOT FOLD UNDER PRESSURE W/ EMOTION, WHO CAN NEGOITIATE FOR US BACK INTO A PRODUCTIVE STATUS, WHO WILL KEEP THE PEOPLE IN THE LOOP ON THEY'RE EVERY MOVE IN THE WHITEHOUSE?

LOOK WHERE EXPERIENCE HAS GOTTEN US. LOOK WHERE FAMILIARITY HAS GOTTEN US. THE IMMIGRANTS SURELY WON'T GET FAIRNESS JUST AS LOWER INCOME PERSONS HAVE NOT IN CENTURIES. THEY WERE GIVEN A GOOD SPEECH AND PROMISES BUT THEY'RE ALL STILL SEARCHING FOR AN REAL ANSWER TO THE INQUIRING MINDS AS TO HOW DO YOU GET PAST THE "STAND STILL" STATUS THAT HASN 'T JUST COME INTO EFFECT IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS. WE GO RIGHT BACK TO MEDIA PROMISES THAT WILL NOT BE ACCOUNTEDF FOR IF THE "CLINTONS" WIN PRESIDENCY. THEY HAVE PERSONAL AGENDAS NOT A PEOPLES AGENDA AS BARACK OBAMA DOES. WILL THE FAMILY VALUES BE APPRECIATED AND HEARD? WILL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE KEPT IN THE LOOP WITH WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE CLOSED DOORS? DO WE WANT THE OLD SOUTH OR A UP AND COMING INTELLIGENT WAY OF LIVING?

ANGIE FI

Total Popular vote:

Clinton: 7,330,262

Oprama: 7,283,177

She has more delegates to.

Now who was the winner again?

PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE, if you think Obama is pulling in new states that will help in November, think again. Those states will vote for Dumbo before they will vote for HRC/BHO or BHO/HRC. Get real she won the big blue and he did good in the red. ( I wonder why) If we keep this BS up we may be giving it to Dumbo in November.

Finally, the advantage to having a current president as purely stupid as Bush pays off! America is paying attention.

We have made Exxon-Mobile very wealthy as we pay over $3.00 for a gallon of gas

We have made drug companies like Pfizer, and its greedy CEO, very wealthy by paying full price for prescriptions whose generic forms won't likely be made available to us for years to come.

We have watched our hard earned tax dollars be wasted away; used to fund a no-bid contract in the middle east, send soldiers to Iraq to be killed, used our powerful military weapons to kill innocent people.

We can no longer afford Bush, or anyone like him. Our country needs help, and only a Democrat can clean up the mess we currently have.

Please understand that Obama will do well to serve as Vice President to Hillary Clinton for 8 years. When done, he'll make a fine President. But we have neither the time or the money to take a chance on a candidate who may or may not be able to implement his ever so eager and hopeful ideas.

HILLARY '08!

Obama and his supporters have done an excellent job against 20 years’ old Clinton political machine! Just a few weeks ago, Hillary was leading every where with double digits. The Clintons are a household name across America. It took some incredible work for Obama and his supporter to put Obama name on the map.

Obama is leading on delegates count by the end of this day in spite of the fact that Hillary has more super delegates because of the Clintons years long power hold on the Democratic Party.

I am not sure about what is right and i am not legal voter in United state. But what i am seeing is every channel is so supporting obama and they talk a lot about obama but why not about hillary and hucakkby because i think media people wants obama to win. Don't get me wrong but that's what i see on Tv, A m i wrong?

the analist

the reason many delegates aren't awarded is because in many states a percentage of the vote did not go to either clinton or obama. last i checked 52 for clinton 42 for obama does not equal 100. many delegates are undeclared. the clinton campaign is in trouble over the next week or so. obama has dominated every caucus. sat. 2 caucuses and LA. that should be a clean sweep for obama. sunday another caucus. the there is DC, MD and VA. VA would be the only close one. MD and DC has a huge black population. by the time texas and ohio comes obama will be rolling. he will have the most money, he will have the most rallies. he is a much more inspired speaker. when hilary yells it's like my mom yelling at me to come in from being out playing. it is time for something new, not another clinton, especially not this one. she is bought and paid for by big business. heck i loved bill but the one thing he did poorly was allowing businesses to leave the usa and some bad trade agreements. hilary will make that even worse. it is obama-time!!

Barack has closed the gap in every state; that's the FACTS!!!! In cali, New York, every state the Hillary won was supposed to be by a wider margin. Barack won states that no one expected him to win. This race is now officially over. This was the worst possible scenario for the Clinton's. All Super Tuesday did for the so-called democratic "incumbent" is show that her campaign has lost momentum and money. I guess she can borrow some money from the fed though; I hear they are cutting rates again.

Congratulations OBAMA!!! Eventhough you didn't win my state of California we still love you as much. You will win the nomination against Hillary Clintons divisive tatics that has me sick. The only thing she has going for her is her last name that gives her a boost in my state that voted half in absentee ballots. Other than that you would of surely won. OBAMA 08 We Will The White House!!

Joe, were you listening to Obama's speech last night? He did praise Clinton, and in fact, probably meant it. I do not know how anyone, with a straight face, can ignore Bill Clinton's outrageous, belittling and disrespectful comments about Obama (while Hillary stand aside and says nothing to stop him), and claim that she is the uniter. –When will the rest of the Democratic party wake up? How many Republican strategists does it take saying point blank, we want Clinton to win, to realize that Obama is the candidate who can unite this party, and poses the greatest threat to Republicans in Nov?

But, it is not about who would be the hardest to beat. It is about, who is the right person for the job, right now? This is not the nineties. I saw both Hillary and Obama speak, and Clinton is giving the same old stump speech... Obama continues to learn, and grow, as the Democratic party needs to do to live, and beyond that, thrive

Hillary Won California because of Asian and Latino Vote .
Asians are very intelligent and manipulative people
Asians Love Hillary because she will help shift lots of Job to Asia

Latinos , clinton won only the low income voters
You know why ?? , The Voters get less time to hear and meet with the candidate , they are busy working and making the life .All they know is there is a clinton and so goes the vote
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Californians voted past the Shriver and Ted endorsements, past the awe inspiring rhetoric, we heard to many promises before. We voted on loyalty, past results, and a clear action plan for America.

The rest of the country needs to do the same, we cannot afford promises any longer, we need a solid plan and Hillary has it!

Hillary 08!!

Obama supporters need to wake up and smell the coffee. Don't buy the hype. Do your own research. Obama is NOT about change, he is the typical politician with lobbyist working his campaign, crooks on his business dealings. Listen to his debates, he runs away from problems. Listen to his speeches, he is contantly belittling Hillary. Sound like a uniter? A person worthy of presidency? I think NOT.

Obama's team claims to have won more delegates last night and it might turn out to be that way but what if it does not. Will the Obama camp get as harsh of a treatment in the blogosphere as HRC's team did last night when talking about a Missouri win?

Leaving aside the spin from either camp the emerging facts from Super Tuesday results are as follows.
1. Mr. Obama won a large number of DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSES in States -many of
them are not likely to vote for DEMOCRATS in the GENERAL ELECTION. .
2. The states won by him in South were won largely with almost total block voting by
Afrrican American community.
3. There is nothing to brag about bringing in the white male vote in a DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARIES in South or inr Caucuses iofstates like Iowa.. In the General
Election these states will go for Republicans..
4. Bringing in more youth- Here again the increased youth participation is seen in only
states traditionally voting democrating in the General Election. Again it is to be
remembered most of these states including the big ones were won by Hillary
Clinton.

Conclusion:
Mr. Obama's jump into the fray has only split the Democratic party on racial lines (sad to say this) and has not increased the chances for a Democratic President to sit in the white House.
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IF the Democrats want a private club nominate Hillary.

IF they want to expand their base nominate Obama.

But, before you decide: Get the Clinton's to release the names of the
donors to Bill's Foundation. What good is a Commanders in Chief that
have hooks from outside this country?

Good people of America, if you haven’t joined the Obama’s movement time‘re running out. Obama’s reliable train started in Iowa, stopped by at New Hampshire, pick many and headed to Nevada picked many as well and stop by at South Caroline picked millions without doubt. Obama’s train also stopped at Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Idaho, Utah, Illinois, Colorado, Connecticut, Alaska, Delaware, New Mexico, hit traffic jam in New Yorker and California.
“Yes we can” 13 States including Red States. !!!!Wow!
Obama’s movement is energized as he continues to engage us and invigorate problems that will sustain our citizen here in American and beyond America.
Whites, blacks, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, and purple let us join this true movement for change; real change, real vision, change God destined for us.
Obama’s train will be leaving Chicago and will be headed to Washington and Virginia– join this golden opportunity for struggle for change.

Here we hope for a win from Obama. That would make people all over the world LOVE America again and not FEAR

If anyone knows....why do the democrats need so many more delegates than republicans to win the democratic nomination?

Thanks

Here it goes again....another TV network giving praise to Obama for nothing. I love how he claims he won more delegates when in fact HE DID NOT!!!! California hasn't even put their delegate numbers out and with Clinton with over 50% of the vote, she's gonna lock up a majority of them. Look at the county results from California and you will clearly see that Clinton won them ALL!!!! And I must say Obama's speeches are starting to get painful to listen too. It sounds more and more like a sermon at church everytime.

Hey Kris I Have to agree with you, plus the delegate count is not complete from California of New Mexico.

Here are the latest numbers. I just heard Obama on a news bulletin lie and said he was ahead in delegates too... what can you expect if they have their leader spinning.

Hillary Clinton
Pledged: 632
Superdelegates: 193
Total: 825
Obama
Barack Obama
Pledged: 626
Superdelegates: 106
Total: 732
Looks like Hillary is ahead by super delegates and pledged too...

praying and Behind Obama. Yes we can. God uses the insignificant things of this world to do Etra -ordinary. Obama is the David God is sending to America to Turn stones. Hes Not a giant but trust me He brings the Giants down

The most shocking stat of the night: Hillary won "last minute deciders" by 11 points. To be honest, this is quite amazing, considering all the "Obama momentum" talk.

The beginning of a backlash?

Oh come on all you Obama haters. The man represents change. America needs a change.

BARACK IS USING THE INNOCENT YOUNG STUDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ..THAT DON'T UNDERSTAND NOT EVEN A 10 % OF
POLITICAL SCIENCIES...

THEY "THE INNOCENTS STUDENTS AND BARACK OBAMA"
THINK THAT THE ELECTIONS IS A SPRING PARTY IN CANCUN MEXICO.

To the people who are really looking at the results for what it is... not only does obama have the momentum, he will close in on the overall delegate count. What you have to look at are the states Obama blew out Hillary (Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, Alabama, Minnesota) by more than 25% and that these states all have 50 or more delegates. Now look at the fact that Obama lost by only 10% in NJ, 15% in MA, and, of course, 17% in NY. If he collects about 40% of the delagates in those three states combined w/ the extra delagates in the blow out losses, he will minimize the damage in CA. The last important thing is that Obama lost 52-42 in CA. This is crucial because with those extra delegates, he could minimize the damage in CA about 4-7%. Also, look at New Mexico which has a heavy Hispanic population and that Obama will probably win that could possibly influence some Hispanic voters in the Texas primary.

Need we say more???

"1. YOU WON 80% OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTE…YOU WOULD…NOT…

HAVE WON WITHOUT THEIR VOTE"

It's so totally obvious that without the AA votes Obama would never have won, or even come close to winning, the majority of the states he did win. And certainly not the Southern states. The only reason he's competitive in the Southern states is because of his skin color. If Obama was a white man, Clinton would have trounced him in the Southern states. I'm not racist or trying to start a major argument (though I doubt anyone will believe that), but it's very clear that many AA's are voting for one of their own rather basing their decision on anything related to a candidate's ability/issues/experience/political plans. I advocate for people to vote for anyone they choose, yet so many people (Obama included) say that this election isn't about race......but when you look at the big picture it's ALL about race.

Let's see. BO arm chair quarterbacked Iraq. He wasn't in the position to cast a 'real' vote, he was 'present' in Illinois pushing the wrong buttons declaring himself a 'bonehead'. No paper trail.

BO has gotten sucked in by his ego. If anyone wants to question Hillary on her war vote they just need to play the video clip of Powell at the UN.

Powell is a man of integrity but was lead astray by HIS OWN LEADER… BUT we are to punish Hillary? Get real. A man of military might and experience was duped but forget him….go after the woman. The one running for President.

Let's bring Powell into the discussion. He was who I listened to during the run up to war. I trusted him and see where it got us all. Based on Powell's spiel at the UN I would have voted to give W the right IF NEEDED. It was Bush that betrayed all Americans, not those that voted for what Powell justified.

BO will Change Washington?? I haven't heard him say he will completely do away with ALL lobbying. Period. You want change in Washington. That is what it will take. Matter of fact I have not heard ANYTHING concrete on BO's plan to change Washington.

Is BO going to make all Republicans like him?? Even a majority of them? No. I haven't seen any endorsements from them for him. Change Washington? Ya gotta change BOTH parties.

Change? Where were all these new voters in 2006 when real change meant getting out to vote to solidify a LARGE Democrat MAJORITY in Congress? Oh yea….there wasn't a rock star running in each Republican District.

It is exciting to see all the new voters. Now if they were informed on the issues. I wish they would share with me the clearly defined plans he has to make this earth shattering Change.

you keep telling yourself that Obama. Majority was 90% black vote.

Hillary supporters whine more than a 3 year old.. its pathetic. Most of you are soooooooooooo annoying.

She has to EARN the white house.... No one is going to give it to her, so, roll up your sleeves and do the hard work and please SHUT UP WHINING. Wish your candidate would do the same...AND stop with the phony crying.

One more thing... IF Hillary would/could answer a question with a straight answer that may help her out.

I know you Obama folks don't want to hear this but even though Michigan and Florida have had their delegates stripped for the time being (the party cannot afford to not seat them if Obama doesn't win the nomination outright, too many voters to disenfranchise) they are major indicators. In fact, they are two of a handful of states who will decide the general election.

So go on, hang on to your fairytale for now but remember fairy-tales are only imaginary.

Obama should wait till the delegate counts are actually IN before claiming a win, that he does not have.

He is further away in delegate counts by the time CA is done allocating delegates.

Shame on him for claiming anything before the dust is settled. Good job winning states that are Red nearly every single presidential election, like that will somehow change. (He can win as many more states as he wants, but they don't match to the power of NY, CA, NJ, FL....)

Hey Ike, try using spell check before you desecrate the english language while speaking about illiteracy in our country! You should be ashamed of yourself.

JOE,
You must have missed the part of Sen. Obama's speech last night in which he praised Sen. Clinton, saying that she has run an outstanding campaign, that they were friends before the campaign started and will still be friends after the campaign ends.

If you look at the results closely column by column, state by state Barack, Obama has won the people. Hilary leads in super delegates, who are the party leaders in the districts, senators, and all these people who are the structure of the Democratic party.

So it is fair to say the leaders of the party are playing favors to the Clintons, whatever the reasons may be. However the regular person in the streets believes Obama speaks for them.

We are all tired of politicians looking out for themselves and each other instead of looking out for us. This is evident here too, the structure of democratic party support their person Hillary, but you and me by majority supports Obama.

I am convinced the super delegates will start going to Obama if they see the support of the people is with him. Good luck to all that wish good to this country. No more hate, lets all unite and move forward.

My prediction. Republicans have the time now to unite for November. Democrats are terribly fractured. If Hillary wins, blacks will sit home in November. If BO wins, white voters will support Michael Bloomberg is he runs as an independent. If not, white voters will support John McCain, Vietnam hero, who is a moderate with views white voters will support. I am a democrat and this is how I will vote in November. While I have spoken here of blacks and whites, I believe Asian Americans will support Bloomberg or McCain. Latinos, I fear, will feel disenfranchised by a Hillary loss and disinterested in the November election.

I am truly happen with what I am seeing with both the Democratic candidates....The number of Democratic voters showing up to vote clearly represents how desperate the American people are for "Change". This is truly history...that we have two extraordinary candidates, the bad part is that they are competing against each other. We have to put aside our emotions and give credit to the underdog who truly remained standing and standing much taller, I might add....because he was written off as a loser....Obama definitely have bragging rights today and moving forward is movement for Change is clearly sending a message loud and clear, "Yes we Can, Yes we Can!" Let's not hate and congratulate the next President of the U.S. Mr. Barak Obama '08!!! Yes we can!

I just pray the best person for America wins.

According to Gloria Borger and Jack Cafferty at the beginning of the night, whoever won California would win the night. Who won California.

Big? It's HUGE!

In every state won by Clinton, Obama shaved his polling disadvantage by at least 50-75% in just weeks. He split the delegates evenly in a 22-state contest where pollsters had him down by 15-20% just weeks ago. He won the states 13 to 8 (and is leading in New Mexico.) His organization outworked him in the caucus states and in swing congressional districts.

For the "inevitable" candidate, this is a crushing defeat.

Add this to the analysis. Obama has more money, more supporters by an enormous margin, and enough time to campaign in upcomig primaries so that Clinton's built-in familiarity advantage is further diminished.

He has a message: "We are who we have been waiting for" - if you have a heart this brings shivers down your spine. And party regulars know he can unite the party without alientating independents, Republicans, or first time voters. He will have the necessary majoirty to lead.

Give me a break! To nominate Clinton now would be party suicide. Obama is on a roll!

Who has performed best in the Senate? Just look at the difference in the wnning margin for the candidates in their home states. Obama won Illinois (also Clinton's birthplace) by 31%, while Clinton won New York by only 17% - a thirteen percent difference. To know him is to trust him.

I would like to see less democrat to democrat bickering in these comments. The momentum is with Obama. If you have the chance to vote yet please do. Our country is aided every time a democrat votes. Go and do it.

Last night was an excellent night for Senator Obama. Let's do a fact check. Senator Clinton has been ahead of Senator Obam for the past several by as much as 30%. Senator Clinton only beat Senator Obama in her own state of NY by 17%. Senator Obama beat Senator Clinton by 30% plus in his home state of IL. I think when we look at who won or lost we have to put this in perspective. Senator Obama carried many states where race was not a factor because diversity did not exist. He is not painting himself as a minority president so stop trying to pigeion whole him as such. I personally think Senator Obama is refreshing. He speaks of ownership, unity, and responsibility not just for ourselves but for our fellow man. I congratulate Senator Clinton on her victories in NY, CA, and MA but she was expected to win those. The real issue is she did not when by the huge margins she once had.

this is not just a victory, but a vindication. no one thought obama would make it this far. almost everyone was convinced several months ago that yesterday would simply be the rubber stamp that would confirm clinton's nomination. but here we all find ourselves, with two candidates separated by a handfull of delegate votes. despite clinton's victory in CA, one has to take into account the role of the early votes. some may argue that those votes would have gone to clinton anyway, but to win the state by a mere 10 points can be seen as a defeat for clinton. she was almost considered untouchable in CA, NJ, and NY, but she won these states with only a small margin. IL went to obama by a wide margin, which is in sharp contrast to NY which was only separated by 10 points. so to say that obama simply had a big victory yesterday is to understate what we know of the dynamics of this race and what many, until about two months ago, considered foregone conclusions.

Obama won Colorado and Missouri – states that are up for grabs in November. He will do the same in Virginia next week.

Meanwhile Clinton won MA, NY and CA – states that always vote Democrat in Presidential elections no matter who is the nominee.

Doesn't that tell you something? I voted Obama for these tactical reasons. He is more inspiring a communicator to the people, and she is more of a get-it-done CEO type.. but it all don't mean squat if the Democrat doesn't defeat McCain in November. Obama is stronger than Clinton on this. He's our better bet to take the White House.

Check out this online news flash from the 'Albuquerque Journal' dated 02-06-08; and then consider if this reminds you of the infamous 2000 election day results from Florida. Hmmm...counting must continue the candidate preferrred by the Lt. Governor of New Mexico has secured her victory?

"Clinton holds narrow lead over Obama with thousands of votes to be counted.
8:15am UPDATE: As many as half of the nearly 17,000 provisional ballots to be hand-counted today could be thrown out, New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish - a strong backer of Hillary Clinton - told 770 KKOB Radio's morning show host Bob Clark just moments ago."

That's right, Obama: just click your heels together three times and repeat, "Super Tuesday was a big win for me", and wish really, really hard.

I am a staunch Republican and always have been. But, I must say that this year I will be voting for Barack Obama. Like many people, I believe we need to get out of Iraq. While I may not agree with Mr. Obama's position on many other issues, I sense that he is sincere in wanting to be a uniter and can argue his positions with civility. Hillary Clinton is not a uniter...she is a divider and has always been bitter towards the Republicans. There is a growing group of people (myself included) called "Obama Republicans"...I can't say that I've heard of too many Hillary Republicans.

George H.W. Bush 1988-1992
Bill Clinton 1992-1996
Bill Clinton 1996-2000
George W. Bush 2000-2008
Hillary Clinton 2008-???

Do we really want 20 or more years of the same two families?

Obama/Clinton 2008!! – OR, Clinton/Obama 2008!!

Either ticket is a ticket to victory in November!

Kris that is an unfair argument, how many people knew Obama few months ago.

The hypocrisy coming out of the Hillary supporters is laughable. Claiming Obama is playing the race card just to get black votes, and that's the only reason he's still in the race. Give me a break! The only reason Hillary is still in the race is because of unemployed housewives and little old ladies that have nothing better to do than go vote (and then apparently trash talk about their "girl" Hillary on here). It does both ways, folks… and no Obama supporters are calling sexism on the Hillary fans. Grow up and pay attention to real issues, ie NOT race and the so-called experience of Hillary.

As the Rolling Stones song goes ......Time is on my side, yes it is!! Now that this campaign has a more sane scheduled I suspect Obama will continue to gain ground. Let's not forget that 3 months ago Hillary was pretty much declared the nominee.

Hillary wanting debates - well of course she does, a means for her to get equal exposure for "free". I hope Obama's campaign doesn't oblige her - make her get out there spend her money and pound the pavement just like Obama has had to do.

What is this nonsense about Obama being the candidate of the Rich? He's raised the vast majority of his money from small donors. This is one of the reasons he is still able to raise more money, his donors haven't come close to the max limit.

Hillary on the other hand has raised most of her money from big donors. (Simular to the way Bush raised money). Hillary is in the pocket of lobbist and business.

I wonder why Hillary's strong support of more H1-B visas has never been raised as an issue. I'm sure lots of US tech workers would love to hear about that.

I have been pro Obama since november and let me tell you, ALOT of my comments have been moderated. When i see hillary I see Severus Snape off of Harry Potter, When i See Barack Obama, i see Cedric Gryffindor.

I am so tired of people saying Hillary has the experience needed to be President. You don't learn how to run any organization through osmosis, just by 'being around'. She's never run anything in her life. Not a company, not a city, not a State. She has a few more years in the Senate than Obama and that's it. At least he has previous Legistlative experience. As for the details of their plans, *neither* of the Dems have accounted for how they plan on paying for all the promised handouts.

How can anyone say that a conservative will ever vote for Clinton. Apparently Clinton Supporters have no clue how much conservatives hate her.

Obama fans! Be careful don't get too excited and lose the target. We have a movement that is about the people. You can join us Clinton fans. Keep working hard guys well done.

Remember to buy everything the media says, just keep working guys. About the debate, I just think that is a waste of our time, we've got a lot of work and this is just a distraction.

Change isn't easy.

Yes we can!

With there being such a small difference between both popular vote and delegates yesterday, it really would be a disservice to the American people if they did not run together.

Clinton/Obama '08!

The continued success of the Clintons campaign is another sign of the decline in the moral fabric of America.

Fear not the Republicans are not far away.

Keep drinking the Kool-Aid people.....keep on drinking it........

Obama could not win a race on his own.....he needs a racist like OPRAH and turn-coats like The Kennedy's

You call HIllary a cry-baby for showing emotion....OBAMA is the one that runs to '"mama" when someone looks at him wrong like a Kindergarden student.

PLEASE....and THAT is who you want to run OUR COUNTRY....

let him GROW UP and then maybe!!!

HILLARY is proven STRENGTH and LEADERSHIP

she does not fall when tackled, she stands on HER OWN with her chin held high...THAT is a LEADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like Obama. I am not voting for him, but he seems like a nice guy.

I will tell you! I am so disgusted in Oprah's selfishness and irresponsibility.. I was a fan of hers but now, I just think she's manipulating her public to get what she wants. I don't care who she should or shouldn’t vote for! she is very aware the effect she has on people,” The Oprah effect". Her influence has been proven over and over and she used it for herself, she used her power to manipulate her public to vote for who she wants. I get one vote and only one vote as every American does. she has now had how many votes after opening her mouth????? Hundreds of thousands, maybe millions???? Not Cool!
Oprah is entertainment and she should stay there and keep her big yap out of politics. I am starting to see that all her show is a platform for her friends, her opinions and to get what she wants. I will never watch her show again! and have loosed all respect for her.

SHE HAS ABSOLUTLEY NO PERSONAL RESPONSABILITY!!!!! SHE IS A GREEDY,MANIPULATIVE, VOTE GETTER. I WANT THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY TO SPEAK AND VOTE FOR OUR PRESIDENT,

NOT " HERE IS YOUR NEW PRESIDENT COMPLEMENTS OF OPRAH"!!!!!

Hayley Myers Everett, Wa

Also – if you combine Hillary with any Democrat offering for president...you corrupt the very reason why (smart) people are voting for Obama – if Hillary presents herself anywhere on the ticket...all Republicans will unite (along with the majority of the Independents...and literate Democrats) to defeat her...Obama supporters will remember that when you "distort" someones record....you "lied" about it....Clintons ONLY consistent position is that she is a woman....thats it...every other position is fluid....

As a democrat I will vote for who ever has the best chance of beating the Republicans and that is Obama.

Facts:

HIlary won in Democrat stonghold such as New York, California and New Jersey.

Obama won in many swing states for example Misouri.

As Democrats, I must admit that there are not much differences between Clinton and Obama on the major issues. But the question we have to ask ourselves is who can bring Republicans and Indedependents to form a ruling majority – Again Obama has proven he is capable of doing that.

So my vote goes to Obama

I was really confused between Obama and Hillary. I do really like Obamas message 'yes we can'. But is that all that it is, just a message.

There is a harsh world out there, a world that does not look kindly on America. And no matter how charismatic we are towards them and try to befriend them, certain things will not change.

I voted Hillary.

I'd rather have a politician not a poet.

TOTAL DELEGATES AND POPULAR VOTE ARE FAVORING OBAMA RIGHT NOW!

NBC News, which is projecting delegates based on the Democratic Party's complex formula, figures Obama will wind up with 840 to 849 delegates, versus 829 to 838 for Clinton.

Hillary started this campaign 1992 and Obama after Iowa.Speed of light campaign for Obama.Time is on Obama side.

Big boys don't CRY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JB, do you know that Obama won most of these states which caucaus today.
And you know how the caucaus things is run. Many republicans who hate
the Clinton took part in that.
Do you really think Obama can win any red states during the general
elections? I don't think so. The only chance he has is now, a strategy
by the republicans to get Hiliary out of the way so John McCain or whoever
wins the nomimation on the republican side will have it easy.
The first attack the republicans will lauch against Obama will be
Is America ready for black president? The question will be heard
everyday on Fox News.
The second attach will be his campaign was a children movement with
the theme Yes We Can without any substance or solution after Bush administration.

What happened to the Kennedy's and Kerry, could deliver MA and CA. Al Gore won the popular vote not the Presidency.
CNN – I am switching to different network for my news, looks like you are going to replace Fox News with your balanced and fair reporting

Hillary Supporters are in a state of denial.

Wake up!

Obama and Hillary are in a statistical tie.

The next 10 states are Obamas. You cannot win if this happen. Even if you won California by early voting or New York because of her home state.

She lost last night!

MISSOURI was so sweet the main stream media rushed to hand it over to Hillary
they couldnt believe that the momentum had given Obama this state which virtually always sides with the next POTUS

Isn't that cute...she sent Obama $25.00. For God sakes..keep your money. They all have enough to get thru. That's why their rick and were all poor. Just vote for whom ever you want. Take my lead honey...VOTE FOR HILLARY IN 08.

Obama is smoke and mirrors show. Where's the substance? I'll vote Republican if he's the nominee.

There have been some comments to the effect that Hillary must have won the popular vote overwhelmingly yesterday. According to the CNN vote tallies (I'm including also the numbers of 'caucus delegates' from the caucus states), Hillary won the popular vote with only about 100,000 vote margin. If we add up all of the votes in the primaries and caucuses so far, it is close: Obama has got some 37,000 more votes overall than Hillary (this, of course, excludes the Florida and Michigan primaries).

Derek -obviously you did not keep up with the most recent polls of which Obama was favored in half or more of the states last night. The latest polls showed Obama slamming Clinton in CA – NOT happening.

Do the math as there are still a great number of delegates not given out yet (about 600). Also overall actual votes were in Clinton's favor.

Wait till all delegates are distributed as I do not think it will be so close delegate wise after all is said and done.

Last night's results showed what the Dem ticket should be, Hillary-Pres and Barack-VP.

Senator Obama:

Why is it after every vote you have to trash talk Hillary Clinton? Why can't you just say your speech and tell the world what YOU will do?

I am so sick of hearing how Hillary Clinton voted for the war. We all know that the war was a mistake and that everyone was lied to.

I turn the TV off everytime you come on, because it is always what Hillary Clinton did and never what YOU will do.

I think America knows what went on with the vote for the war. It is time to now end it. It is getting very juvenile....

What happened to the Unity and your speeches about how you will be the UNITER? I know there is pressure, but a man of his word, should stick by his word. The word of Uniter should not be used, unless that is your goal, which I did not see in your speech last night, nor do I see in your supporters who post online.

The democratic party does not need anymore hate and it needs to stop now. We have gone through almost 8 long years of hate, which is much to long.

Hold on here Obama people, now once again you are in the game of distorting. The numbers are in and Hillary won both the popular vote and delegate count. And your argument that Obama is not known by voters isn't holding waters. For the last two months he has spent more in advertising than any other candidate and a media study just done yesterday showed that he had received close to 22% more coverage than Hillary.

I want to Congratulate Clinton on her wins and say that her political machine did a fine job of getting the experience argument out there.

As far as Obama......what he accomplished last night is nothing short of a miracle!
The man had everything working against him....support from YOUNG people who are fickle voters at best, great lack of support from latinos who are a sizable portion of the electorate in four of the nominating states in the election last night and most of all....his competion.......
Hillary and Bill Clinton are icons.....they are the Goliath and Obama the David.......
I am so proud of his numerous victories and his ability to change Democratic elections by focusing on the "forgotten" states of Idaho and Deleware and allowing their voice and vote to shine just as brightly as my vote here in California.

Thank You!
This young person is hopefully and happy for once about an election!

re: JOE
Oh, now its the African American vote that made him win? It's not Oprah any more? Are you Clinton supporters already confused?

I am sure Idaho, North Dakota, Minnesota, Alaska, Colorado, etc where he won are all AFRICAN AMERICAN STATES... you don't even know your geography or demography. No wonder you listen to Hillary!

But what's amazing is that Hillary no longer has states with the old Clinton Establishment...they are all gone and she should have pulled them this super tuesday, but she didn't

No more Latino land for her now that Arizona, Nevada and California are all over!

The rest of the elections is left to be decided by people voting based on the issues rather than voting against one particular race...

so we have Washington State, Nebraska and Louisiana and Maine this weekend..sounds like a mini super weekend to me except that it will not be decided by Latinos

then we have Virginia, Maryland and DC doing their own mini super Tuesday next Tuesday....

Common, Billary shouldn't you just quit now? Especially now that you don't have much more cash left to run your smear campaign? What are you waiting for? you can't win anymore states...just quit!

Joe and every other Clinton flack trying to play the race card this morning,

You're right. Race did matter last night. Only, it wasn't in the way you want to believe when you slander black Americans. The racial skew that mattered was the Asian and Latino vote in California, where they marched in lockstep to vote against Obama.

If black votes were the only reason he won last night, why did he CRUSH her in lilly-white states across the country?

That's right, you don't have an answer.

John,

Ann Coulter is backing Clinton (SARCASTICALLY) because she said "Clinton is more conservative than McCain".

This was a joke at Clinton and McCain!!

I think Obama's media bubble was burst last night. It will be interesting to see how they both perform once the media treats them on level ground again.

For example, I doubt Kennedy will be mentioned anymore. That story was in the media NON-STOP for a week, and the public didn't buy into it, leaving the media, yet again, with egg on their faces.

Forget about the delegates and states – it is basically a tie right now. However, Clinton needed to stop the media/celebrity frenzy surrounded Obama, and that's exactly what she did last night.

look at yahoo front page:
"Clinton's Huge Win"
"Clinton deal big blow to Obama"

"Clinton wins Missouri" which isn't even freaking true.

LOL

CNN is not behind Obama. You always pick the one you can put in your pocket $$ an that's Hilary.

I became rather fed up with the media sources when they called a winner in California after 15% of precincts reporting in. Pathetically poor reporting practices.

By the way for all the people living in Fantasy Land all the polls have McCain beating Hillary and Obama. Everyone also alleges that Obama would be able to beat McCain but the problem lies in the Hispanic vote in places like California. Yes California and McCain can get that vote and take California. Look at individual states and count the electoral votes. That is what matters. Gore won the popular vote and lost the election. Obama has a huge problem with Hispanics and that is where the race in the general election will turn.

Did anyone notice that she beat him by only 17% in NY, her home state?

She also won Tennessee and Arkansas by large margins, so not all black people voted for Obama. I wonder though, prior to this year, what percent of the white vote was Jesse Jackson getting when he ran in primaries? I bet less than the percentage of black voters who are for Hillary. This notion that blacks vote for blacks because they are racist is crazy. White voters have been voting for their candidates since the 1700's, how about a little reciprocity.

If you Obama supporters remember people wanted change, a one of us kinda guy, a good ole boy when they elected GW look what we got. I did not vote for him either time I can proudly say.....The next time you listen to Obama speak listen carefully to his answers...His voice sounds like a dream machine but his answers or comments have no substance, He usually starts off with a vague answer & goes into the DREAM Speech about how he is a uniter & is going to change Washington....Just remember GW & think twice before you cast your vote for Obama.....

I watch you all candidates... I hope no matter who rule US it would take to better economic for their country and spread to the world. Go for election !!!!!

It's a HUGE victory which will eventually translate into Obama being elected to the White House this fall. GO BARACK! New York State loves you despite the carpetbagger Senator winning here!

Of course, Big Victory for Obama according to CNN. To the American People, especially Californians like me, HILLARY is the winner!!!!!

The hypocrisy coming out of the Hillary supporters is laughable. Claiming Obama is playing the race card just to get black votes, and that's the only reason he's still in the race. Give me a break! The only reason Hillary is still in the race is because of unemployed housewives and little old ladies that have nothing better to do than go vote (and then apparently trash talk about their "girl" Hillary on here). It does both ways, folks... and no Obama supporters are calling sexism on the Hillary fans. Grow up and pay attention to real issues, ie NOT race and the so-called experience of Hillary.

Hill.....hangs on......

BUT

OBAMA ...is strong.!!!!

Obama wins 13 states that alone is a POWERFUL statement.
to Hillary's 8

The Democrats never fail to disappoint when it comes to shooting themselves in the foot. Your raging hatred for one of your own (Clinton) know no bounds. You would rather split your party in half than rally behind her.

Rich, white liberals are so desperate to connect with the "coo/hip" factor of Obama, they're willing to dump someone who has worked on behalf for the rights of women, children and working poor for over 35 years. Blacks have never done as well as when Bill Clinton was President and the southern black vote went to someone who has never done anything for them.

As an left-wing Conservative/right-wing Liberal independent, I had high hopes for voting for a Democrat this time but you just can't get it together!

no more debates for a month.....obama needs to get on the ground and speak to the people...get the vote...it is not his problem hillary has no money anymore and wants free stuff like a debate...

There's a 12 year old boy at our local high school who is captain of the debating team. He sounds even more eloquent than Obama and talks all about change too. Lets elect him President because, after all, it's all about who sounds the best, isn't it?

I would really like to know how much CNN its getting paid by the Obama camp?
Fox looks *fair & balance news * in comparison to CNN
CNN shame on you !!!
Clinton will be like the NY Giants...you wait and see
Clinton 08

I am impressed. I didn't know quite he would perform w/ many states coming up and he is not well known unless you follow the news. Although CA didn't deliver for Obama, which I am a bit disappointed, I am glad to see the other states deliver for him.

I'm not worried about Obama or Hillary. Should either or both get elected they will have an uphill battle getting their radical legislative policies like gov't healthcare through the Senate. 60 votes will be hard to overcome.

I still can't see how anyone voted for Hillary....they are not the same...not even close – Obama 08....

It looks like Obama won by almost 300,000 votes overall.. I would call that a victory, even if the delegate count is less

President Obama. It has a pleasing, melodious cadence to it.
SO GET USED TO IT!!

Tes we can is the biggest hype and hoopla i have seen in my life. Come Nov it will worn out as economy goes into recession. Of course the rich will pay Obama to continue but as a country, for hard working Americans, we will loose if Obama becomes the nominee.

The reason Hillary is asking for more debates is that she does not have alot money left and want to use Obama to get TV exposure.

I hope Obama camp can see this. Dont let her use you, period.

The lobbyists have financed her campaign and the people have financed yours. Ultimately, the people have won the financial battle. If she wants more exposure, she can go back to her lobbyist friends.

I just donated $25 to the Obama camp.

Yes we can!

For people who think Clinton will unite the Republicans, think again.

Many conservatives dislike McCain, and it is likely that they will move over for Clinton, but not Obama.

Why is it Obama thinks people have to get to know him? He has had more media exposure and allegedly attracted the most voters in pack venues. What more is there to know? How about those who could make the same claim about Senator Clinton. There are many who make judgements based on media bias. Let us be fair folks, if we don't know these candidates by now, we never will. Carl Bernstein came to Obama's defense stating the same. The more people get to know him. I think the media and yes CNN as well have not been as fair to Hillary. I for one hopes she takes it all and wins the general election and laugh in the faces of all the nasty people she has had to deal with.

I'd say it's more of a win for the republicans who gave him wins in several red states. I've said it before and I say it again, Obama is the republicans only hope. This stinks of a Karl Rove plan to totally rip him because the independant republican (the many thousands who left the party for the sole purpose of screwing up the democratic system) will be gone, and the African-American vote in the south that won him SC, Georgia, Alabama and the likes won't carry his anti-war agenda as the white population in those states outnumber the black population 3-1. These pro-Bush, gun-toting, rebels will register and come out in force to stop Obama. Same goes with states like Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota where racism is huge.

This coupled with the pictures of Obama's childhood showing him shrouded in middle-eastern garb and the many other skeletons in his closest will bring a field day for the GOP.

This is an election about race (Obama pulling over 80% of the black vote across the board) and will remain so. So remember in November that while fairytales do come true, they are only imaginary.

So, if, as predicted now, neither has the delegates needed to secure the nomination by the convention, what will be the deciding factors? Popular vote? (Hillary will have won that). Total number of delegates? (Hillary will win that as well). There is no scenario that Obama can win, unless he wins enough delegates outright, which won't happen. He will do well in states with a high percentage of African American voters, this is true, but the big states left, like Ohio and Pennsylvania, just won't go his way. The truth – Hillary will be the candidate, like it or not. Oh, and if you are worried about her uniting the Republican party against her, I suggest you check out who Ann Coulter (yes, THAT Ann Coulter) is not only going to vote for, but actually campaign for if McCain is the Republican candidate. Yes, it's none other than Hillary. Ann will not be alone. Hillary can and will win.

I would like to ask all the Hillary supports why they support Hillary? Lets get to the Issues here. Personally i feel that most of the Hillary supporters actually support her because of name recognizability, Bill Clintons term as president, and they feel that she has the experience to lead from day one.

However, I just don't feel that people actually support Hillary based on her standing on issues, who she is, nor if she can win vs McCain. I would also argue that Obama has just as much experience as Hillary in all aspects of his life. Her 35 yrs is more like her 30 yrs to Obama's 25 yrs. There is the RIGHT kind of experience and the WRONG kind of experience. Obama clearly has the right kind.

I am very excited. This is a clear victory for Obama. Hillary may lead in Delegates but come saturday that will "Change." Nothing against hillary but that is the one thing that is fueling the campaign. The American people want a "change" in office and the Hillary supporters should respect that; stop trashing a good cannidate. Nobody in these blogs have ever met Obama face to face so don't spread rumors. He is an awesome guy and a man who cares for the people of the United States like Clinton.

Obama 08!!

(By the way hillary supporters I've had a lot of things under Moderation that never make it either, so don't think it is just you)

I think that Obama can come back, (from the delegate side of things) I believe that the delegates want change as much as the people do... I hope.

Yes...Obama is supposed to say big victory for his campaign.

Is this relevant?

Hillary has now won in all the states that favor her the most. New York, Califonia and Arkansas. Yet the race is a virtual tie.

From here on out the states favor Obama. He's in a very good position.

I keep hearing things sayed like 'Obama would be no where without the black vote", yet Clinton would be no where without the "Older Woman" votes. Obama leads among white males. He seems to have the wider over all base.

I'd also like to state as a North Carolinian that Obama will do much better in this state in a general election than Hillary would ever do.

As an Obama supporter, my congrats. go out to her for winning CA. and N.Y.

This election clearly exposes voters illitracy and riotous emotion that blinds reality.Gender, race, charisma, smooth talk, eloquency, likability are canker warms that degrade the fabric of our political process and becloud our view of awful reality; what a shame. Our nation polital destiny any hope?

I think the momentum is begining to switch to Hillary. If he would really would have had momentum, then why did he lose california and other big states by considerable loss.

So much for inevitability! You have to love the Clinton campaign trying to claim momentum last night.

Lets see, we were leading by 20+ points in most of these states last month and in the national polls as well. We're now holding on by a thread; but we have the momentum!

We raised $20 million less than Obama did last month, but we still have the momentun.

We lost the two swing states last night (Missouri and Connecticut) but still have the momentum.

All of the upcoming states favor Obama, but we still have the momentum.

De'nial ain't just a river in Africa you know.

Ask Hillary to remain true to the people and the people will remain true to her! What would you say who won this election, a guy who took three weeks to get where he is, or a lady who took a year or two to win only 8-9 states? You tell me?!?!

The longer Obama can hang in, the less inevitable Clinton becomes. There are not any strongholds left for her to win.

AND, if you look at the map, Obama is doing really well in places the Dems haven't fared well in the last two elections (sometimes longer) while Clinton seems strong in the same old "win the coasts, forget the middle" strategy. If that doesn't tell you something, you've either drank the Clinton Kool-Aid or you haven't been paying attention.

To Joe. Hlllary won 70%of the white female vote . She would have lost in a landslide without their vote!

Also it's funny that Hillary supporters are declaring bias from CNN. They were nicknamed Clinton News Network for a reason!

As a Hillary Clinton supporter, I must congratulate Obama on his victories. They are really tremendous. Still, I hope people reconsider their positions in the upcoming elections because Obama feeds on rhetoric whereas Hillary speaks in details, and actually as plans. I do believe she is better for the country because of her background and that Obama's lack of experience will come back to bite us all.

wait, my mistake. Obama is now being shown as having one less popular delegate than Hillary. What a crushing victory for her. Any media outlet that reports otherwise is biased *rolleyes*

Hillary supporters are getting beyond ridiculous

@JB – Totally agreed.

Obama trounces McCain, but he needs to get past Clinton before he can do it. On the other hand, McCain leads Clinton according to most recent polls. On CNN last night, Republican pundits stated that they are itching for Clinton to come out the Dem. nominee.... b/c they know they can beat her.

Bottom line: Obama will be our president if he is the nominee.

wow we won and we will win whitehouse obama is a right man for change

"CNN is always coming up with positive reports for Obama. In every story you guys report somehow a gain for Obama and a loss for Clinton even if the story is quite the contrary. CNN your bias is disappointing."

This line of attack from Clinton supporters is probably one of the most ignorant things I have seen in this campaign. When it comes to delegates selected by the "voters", by the people of this country, Obama is actually ahead. CNN and other news outlets are now counting superdelegates as well, which are party elites who get to count 1000 times more than the average voter. They are leaning towards Clinton, and so she has more total delegates at the moment. Quit bashing CNN for supposed "bias" against Clinton. She lost the popular vote last night, and it's right for CNN to report this.

You Hillary supporters are hilarious. You don't even know the political system in Illinois and once it was explained you still don't get it. He voted present because of problem in the legislation, and once it was fixed and the bill basically renewed, he votes for it. I mean is this why Obama's winning among more educated voters? Gosh look this stuff up!

Obama supporters..... Do what you can to get out the vote! This is our window of oppurtunity. The momentum is behind Obama. We have time to mobilize more voters towards this revolution. Lets not just talk about it... Lets be part of it!

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

OBAMA '08!

I also think yesterday was a big victory for him as well. He won the states democrats are going to need to win in order the devastate tje republicans. While both Hillary and Obama are good, capable candidates, Obama can win for the democrats.

It ain't over. The longer the better for President Obama.

Now, now children, it's time to settle down, quit bickering and do our homework!

obama is a bad joke.

CNN is always coming up with positive reports for Obama. In every story you guys report somehow a gain for Obama and a loss for Clinton even if the story is quite the contrary. CNN your bias is disappointing.

SENATOR OBAMA

1. YOU WON 80% OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTE...YOU WOULD...NOT...

HAVE WON WITHOUT THEIR VOTE

2. SENATOR CLINTON PRAISED YOU IN HER SPEECH LAST NIGHT....YOU

BELITTLED HER

YOU ARE NOT A UNITER MY FRIEND

SHAME ON YOU

HILLARY 08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clinton/Obama 2008!! – OR, Obama/Clinton 2008!!

Either ticket is a ticket to victory in November!

Look at the numbers folks, if this were a presidential election Mr. Obama would have defeated her in both popular vote AND electors. So yes this IS a victory, Remeber when Ms. clinton was "the" democratic candidate, when she spoke of the "inevitability" of her campaign, when she was leading in California by over 30%?!? It is obvious, the tide has turned, after the next few primaries the numbers will show it and, barring the choice being stolen by so called "super-delegates" Mr. Obama will win.

A Victory! no way this is CNN – Go Hillary Go

wow..he is going to VOTE??? Maybe he will show up and vote "Present". Or maybe he will just skip it once he gets there and say someone told him it did not matter to vote, go on home. Or maybe he will vote the wrong way again and say it was an accident. He is a joke.

Can anybody give me an idea of the popular vote....the total for these 22 states ?

Right now the #1 question for every serious democratic voter needs to be who can beat John McCain. Hillary will unite the republican party behind him, and polarize the country. Obama reaches beyond party lines. Hillary is bringing out some new voters and independents, but Obama is bringing out hordes. Obama won the key battleground state of Missouri, as well as southern and midwestern states. Hillary won traditionally blue states on the coasts. Hillary may have a shot at the election, but Obama has a shot at a landslide for democrats. If you want to see a strong Democratic majority emerge in November that can enact real change, Obama is your candidate.

Let's boycott CNN.

Illinois Democrat: You sound bitter and sarcastic.

Of course its a big victory. This guy was unheard of in most of these states 3 weeks ago. If hillary wins it will be because of the superdelegates, who owe her and her hubby something.

California's delegates have still to be allocated – CNN what's the game with reporting the news?

Do the Math.

1681 delegates in total.

Obama has 539 and Clinton 540 = 1079 delegates

602 delegates still to be allocated of which 370 are in California – CNN yet again misreports the position.

CNN you are a disgrace.

Of course it's a 'big victory.' What else would he say?

Pardon me, Mrs. Clinton, if I may please borrow your recent Super Bowl analogy? Only in real life YOU, Mrs. Clinton, are the New England Patriots. YOU were tagged early and often as the prohibitive favorite. Now, Mr. Obama, he represents the New York Giants. No one gave him much of a chance several months ago; however, suddenly we're going into the second half of the campaign...and Obama's still standing strong and proud. And we ALL know how the Super Bowl...and this analogy...will end, don't we Senator Clinton? Peace to you all, from the Land of Obama!