Obama is polarizing the race. He only has a lock on the Black vote. Hillary has the white, latino, jewish and Asian vote (along with all the other minority votes). How can he say he’s a uniter when the stats don’t match what he says? This is a major problem. Do we want the whole race to be polarized by race? We all know that’s what’s going to happen if Obama wins the nomination. We all know that all the republicans just need to bring up race for the dems to lose the election.

This all comes back to his biggest flaw. There’s not much there past his “hope” and “change” speech. He has very little to back up anything that he says . The extreme media bias is hurting the Democratic Party. The media should dissect Obama’s flaws right now so we can see how he does when he’s attacked. I’d rather it come out now than later on. Obama is virgin meat. The Republicans are going to tear him apart.

Since democrats hate Hillary so much, may be she should as an independent

I keep seeing these statistics about the education of voters of Obama vs Clinton. Where are these statistics coming from??? This is a serious question. Is there a question on the voter registration form that asks about education? If yes, is this form available to the media or are these statistics based solely on exit polls?

Anyone out there who knows

Experiences matters!!!!!!!!
It is the messages from the polls. The older-age groups accumulated more life experiences, more mature when make judgments rather just momentums.

Clinton is more elect-able. She was attacked by Republicans for years. We know what will be looked like once facing the Republican nominee.

In addition, Clinton got detailed plans for executions. How long will take Obama there and how? If the medical insurance is not mandatory, how much difference it will be from now? It is off track of Democ’s mission.

What Republicans held to against him is a mystery since he had never been an effective contender in the past. With his connection with Louis Farrakhan, and something else, will be super bomb that will throw Demo out of the election immediately. Shouldn't we concern? He really needs to stay where he is now to practice more for a future opportunity.

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!! Universal Medicare is the way of USA!!!

This is the first time that I voted in the primary. What drove me was all the pundits and the media all declaring that Obama will win in CA. I am one of those people that think Hillary is the right one for the job, she is a candidate that offers more substance. To drive home my point, I decided not to cast my absentee vote. Being an independent voter, I could vote for a democratic candidate. To you guys, that have the notion, that all independents are for Obama, I am an exception and I am not alone, there are a lot of us and we are for Hillary ! I was never so excited in any primary, and it is not because I am a woman, my husband is for Hillary, too, and he is equally concerned that people vote according to issues and not because of any endorsement.

For the person that asked how being a first lady is experience. Age is an experiance. Living through the civl rights movement and actually being a part of it means experience.

I do not quite get how one can argue their candidate is fresh and new and there fore a change for good, and then in the next breath argue that some one touting their experience is less experienced than they state and therefore less viable or acceptable?.
Obama is the man for change, but yet has the old guard behind him and yells out their endorsements. Fresh and new and yet ballyhoos the old guards endorsements?
He would be fresh and new since he is neither a Bush or a Clinton, but then cheer at the Kennedy endorsement? The most renowned dynasty in American politics endorses you and you are the the new guy and stand for soemthing completely different??

Maybe I am just biased because I believe our political system is built around conflict and needs to be left vs right, one vs another. That is in its very design an not a bad thing. It is ,however,bad how in the past 15 years people put party before the country when tryign to get things done for the good of the people.

Honestly, this page of comments has gotten out of control. To the Hillary supporters: most Democrats like her, she will make a fine President and we know she is a formidable politician who won't falter under Republican attacks. But she won 50.2% of the popular vote. This in no way can be construed as a victory for Clinton when less then 2 months ago she had as much as a 30 point lead over Obama. To the Obama supporters: most Democrats like him, he will make a fine President and I can say confidently that his charisma, youth and capacity for inspiration will make him formidable against any of the leading GOP contenders. But he won 49.8% of the vote; it is an encouraging number, given Clinton's previous grip on the contest, but he remains the challenger.

Whether you're a Hillary supporter or an Obama supporter, we can all agree the race is far from over. Just be happy with two extraordinary candidates and enjoy the process. For all it's absurdity, the excitement is undeniable–a Democrat will take the White House come November.

David
Ottawa, ON (Canada!)

It is absolutely bizarre to me Obamaniacs say there is no difference between Hillary and McCain on the Iraq war!!! Get a grip PLEASE!! Obama has been against the idea of the war before we went in .. granted. since he has been elected he has voted the same as Clinton on most war related votes. The republicans want to stay in Iraq for up to 100 years or more … Clinton wants to get us out. Both Obama and Clinton want to get us out. The means and the rhetoric surrounding how and when is not too dissimilar. Not many of the issues in this race between Obama and Clinton are seperated by huge ammounts of daylight between their policiy stances.

Anyone saying the Republicans (and especially McCain) and Clinton feel the same on the war makes themselves sound brainwashed or programmed or delusional. Then again, maybe they are not mutually exclusive!

I want to know how many blacks voted for each Republican candidate? How many women? How many of the women were black/white. How many Hispanics? How many with a college degree? How many Asians? How many under 25? How many over 40? What was the median income of each group. The media seems to think the democrats need to know these little details?

Hillary Clinton has a problem. To beat Obama she has to play to the fears of the voters. So experience, security, commander in chief, protecting the people from the worsening economy. Short she has to shatter hope. But then in the General election she faces someone who is even better when people are afraid, more experience except for the economy. But the Republicans excell in using fear. And then McCain can sit it out and let others pose the question. Do you r e a l l y want a third term of Bill Clinton without the charm? So how can Hillary Clinton win the General Election if she has to compete for independants and she alone may be able to unite the Republican party?

Tom February 6, 2008 4:24 am ET

Asians and Latinos do not want to see the Black as the President. CA actually prove this. I am sure that Asian and Latino Votes will go to McCain if Obama get the nomination. This will be the end of Dmocrats…

Oh My God! Please tell me that someone did not actually post this. "Asians and Latinos don't want to see the Black as the President." It's 2008 people… perhaps we should focus on the issues instead of a person's race.

Why are indepents allowed to vote in this? Seriously, take those votes away and Obama didn't do jack.

Anyone notice the Republicans are not divided by race/gender /age? How many white men voted for McCain? Was Romney was able to capture the white women over 40, because he is a handsome man? Huckabee won the votes from black men over 50 in the south.

Obama's red state wins won't help in the fall, and polls suggest that in the primaries in red states only the more left leaning voters are coming to vote. ELECTABILITY is huge! Hillary won the crucial states!

Hillary Rodham Clinton for president!

John Smith, I am an African American female college graduate who happens to be a Hillary supporter. I am an intelligent individual who is very informed about the state of our country and its future. I understand that she is BY FAR the most qualified person for this job! And I don't consider myself gullible either ( and gullible is spelled with an 'i' not an 'a')

It seems to me that you are the ignorant, uninformed, gullible person in this situation.

How can Hillary claim an advantage dealing with the economy? Her vote to support military action in Iraq contributed to the largest budget deficit in history.

She should be held responsible for her votes and for not questioning the so-called intelligence. She couldn't perform her most important function, Congressional approval in going to war.

Bad judgment overrules experience.

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 until 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."

This election clearly exposes voters illitracy and riotous emotion that blind reality.Gender, race, charisma, smooth talk, eloquency, likability conservatism are canker warms that degrade the fabric of our political process and becloud our view of awful reality; what a shame. Our nation political destiny any hope?My name is Sam and I approve this message

This election clearly exposes voters illitracy and riotous emotion that blind reality.Gender, race, charisma, smooth talk, eloquency, likability conservatism are canker warms that degrade the fabric of our political process and becloud our view of awful reality; what a shame. Our nation political destiny any hope?My name is Sam and I approve this message

If I had a dollar for everytime someone says Obama only talks about change and doesn't talk about facts I'd be very rich. Do people actually listen to his speeches or only going by what the pundits on T.V. say? (especially FOX)
If you've heard even one of his speeches you will know he lays everything out that he want to do. If you want to know listen to him. I'm not going to lay it out for you.
Otherwise go ahead and vote like the many penguins-er I mean americans who fell in line the last two elections and voted as if scared of change and went for status quo.
Look where it got us.
Anyone who is not republican and had anything to to with the last aministration can't do any worse than what we've had

Obama won small red states that the Dem can't win in the General election.
Go Hillary you won California after all the endorsements for Obama, and won by 378,073. Hillaryyyy 08

I don't understand why Clinton supports believe that a vote for Obama is a vote against women. My vote is for Obama and against Clinton. Period! And my vote against Clinton is because of her policies and votes on the war and also against the continuation of the two family dynasties of the past 20 years. It is well past time to move on to fresh ideas, new policies, new people and renewed hope for the future. Will everything suddenly change for the better overnight with an Obama victory? Of course not. But will things stay the same as they have been for the past 16 years with a Clinton victory? I believe they will and I am not willing to go back.

Look at the actual voter counts… Obama is going to take this Election all the way to the White House… The comparison between the parties is amazing, and Obama has far more #'s than anyone… I'm keeping a chart, which I will post when the results (from 100% of all the states who have voted) are in… These numbers are staggering…
We have begun the change we need…
OBAMA…. is our best option and the voters are telling it…!!

These comments are so ugly. Is this really American Voters? It's not about blacks or whites, it's not about young and old. It's abot Hillary and Obama. Two great candidates fighting to be chosen presindent of our country.
Fact: Obama needs to talk more about the changes, I only hear the word change.
Hillary talks about the things she wants to do and will fight to do them. Both are very strong candidates and deserve more respect from all you bashiers. I am white, educated and over 60. I am not senile or stupid. Shame on all of you for your discriminating words of hate. Just vote for who you want as long as you keep McCain out. And by the way, I am Republican, I will cross my party line and vote Democratic come November, and I am leaning more everyday towards Hillary. Sorry McCain and Obama voters. I don't care what polls or caucaues say. Come November …………………………………. I will vote for Hillary Clinton, win or loose. It's still my choice.

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!

As a Democrat supporting HILLARY b/cos she has SUBSTANCE (over OBAMA's FLUFF), I want to make an observation after Super Tuesday:

We are headed for a UNITED CANDIDACY - No matter who (Hillary or Obama) wins the nomination, they would be FOOL-HARDY not to select the other candidate as their RUNNING MATE!

Given the wave of independents and political ZEALOTS that OBAMA has attracted, Hillary would go into the general election severely handicapped if she completely ignores OBAMA's supporters, and nothing less than a VP POSITION would do - that is, if OBAMA's ego and self-perceived Messianic Calling would let him accept. At the very least, Hillary should make that offer… if he turns it down, then we'd all know his true colors.

On the hand, some say OBAMA would not need HILLARY b/cos he needs to break free from the so-called past. Well, guess what, if he thinks that he can ride on the wave of emotion to the White House by ignoring the majority of Democrats (who are siding with HILLARY now), he must be deceiving himself. And, in fact, if he is a true uniter, selecting HILLARY for VP his SIGNAL action to start the national healing that he preaches. Unite your won house (Democrats), then you can unite the whole nation.

Either way, the accident of these two minority candidacies (WOMAN and AFRICAN-AMERICAN) being imposed upon our nation at this time, and the closeness of the race thus far, requires (no, DEMANDS) that either one of these that wins seriously consider the other as RUNNING MATE, to avoid the tragedy of another REPUBLICAN in the White House.

Fellow Democrats, let us therefore NOT tear each other apart so badly that we go into the General Election in November hobbled.

We live in unbelievable times, indeed!

Go HILLARY '08 !!!

ENOUGH OF THE RACE, GENDER, ANALYSIS.

These are two good candidates, let's focus on issues and character.

It's amazing that when blacks vote for Obama they are racist BUT when white women vote for Hillary the hillary supporters don't say they are racist and only voting for hillary because she's a women….

Obama08!

Republicans are sitting ducks…unless Hillary wins the nomination. C'mon, Dems! Hil has no chance in red states. Vote for change! Obama will take independents away from McCain who is a shoo-in for the GOP nomination. Stop living in the past! Barack Obama is the future!

Hillary won the states that will matter for democrats in the general election. Obama won states that no democrat, especially a liberal like Obama, can win in November. Republicans are saying good things about Obama now, but wait until he is the nominee of the party. He is the tax-and-spend big liberal. Obama will not get more than 40% of the votes based on his highly liberal record. He is like McGovern, big with the liberals, but a total flop nationally. Obama also tried to pander by saying his for drivers license for illegal immigrants. This did not work for him with the hispanics because they know who is their real friend. They would rather vote for McCain than Obama. This drivers license thing going to haunt Obama. How is he going to get out of this? He has a tendancy of pandering. Spoke against the war, but voted for funding the war. For the Iran vote that obama criticizes HRC for, he chose not to vote. This is a pattern for Obama- running away from difficult decisions and pandering. At least with HRC you know what you are getting.

FYI caucus states, red all day long, small number of voters vote for Obama. Big deal. News flash: states with big Black votes go for Obama, otherwise, Hillary wins.

Obama and wife are racists all you have to do is listen to her especially at a black rally, Its impossible to believe people actually think Obama could win in this country. Get real people, Obama cannot win in this country.

The grown ups in the democratic party will select Hillary as the nominee, all this other stuff is fluff. The democratic party can see where this is going even if this Obamanation can't or won't. Obama excites, Hillary actually does. That makes all the difference. Listen, McCain will take independent men because of the testosterone. Hillary is the only hope for the democrats. She can win across all demographics, all races, both genders, and yes, even the black voters would vote for her if their black boy was not in the race.

Obama cannot win a coalition of voters like Hillary has already proven she can. We need all these voters in the fall. Sure it will be close, but with Obama? He's not electable in the final analysis.

It doesn't matter at this point who you like more, or if you'd really like a female candidate. What matters is who can beat John McCain. Hillary will unite the republicans against her, and she cannot campaign effectively in red states. Obama is building a coalition across party lines and has done amazingly well in red states. Hillary voted for the Iraq war, and will be lampooned for being a "flip-flopper" by the republicans. Barack was against the war, and is the only dem left in a strong position to make the case for withdrawel. Hillary draws in some new voters, but Barack draws in amazing quantities of voters. Hillary can run a campaign, Barack can run a movement. The stakes are too high to take a risk with a candidate that 50% of the nation says they would never vote for under any circumstance. If you want to beat John McCain, Obama is the clear choice.

The reason this country is in a mess is because the white majority voted in George Bush - TWICE. WHITE VOTERS WHEN HAVE YOU EVER VOTED FOR A NON WHITE CANDIDATE FOR ANY OFFICE? Before you post complainsts about how blacks are voting along racial lines in these primaries, name one black candidate you've ever voted for in your life first.

Don't tell me blacks vote based on color when we've demonstrated historically our willingness to carry the Democratic party and whatever white candidate (male or female ) that is put in front of us to the tune of 80+ sometimes even 90% of our votes. We came out in record numbers for Kerry and Gore. Black men and women carried Hillary Clinton to her win in the Senate as well putting other white female democrats into office across this country.The Democratic party has taken the black vote for granted for years, has counted on our votes bringing the typically white male candidates within striking distance of whatever office they're going after. I get it now. Its only okay for blacks to vote in a way that serves the agenda of white democrats and white women. Its supposed to be usiness as ususal and blacks are supposed to put aside our own agenda for everybody else's once again.

Corey, your comments are very offensive on so many levels. I don't get the 'Obama will unify the country' if you are a representation of his supporters insulting those who vote for Clinton.

Respect my decision to disagree in my vote.

Hillary 08!!

Clinton wins white vote 52-43. Obama wins black vote 82-16. Clinton wins latino vote 61-37. Clinton wins asian vote 68-30. Does anyone see what is going on here? White people are the least racist of all races. Looks like the African-Americans are the most racist. We've come along way baby!

The comments on this post about blacks only voting for blacks, blacks are the most racist etc., are too funny. Only in America would you hear such foolishness.
Those who think we only vote for the same race are clueless.
So all this time whites voting for whites meant they were racist? Wow, I didnt know this. Thank you for the information.
We've been voting across racial lines since we had voting rights. In most cases there are rarely people of color on the ballots so who are we voting for? As long as a candidate shows he/she cares about issues that affect all of Americans they will get votes.
Bill Clinton is widely considered the first black president among many blacks. Until recent comments by Hillary's campaign and Bill himself, she had many blacks on her side. But fairy tale comments and diminishing Obama's results as no better than Jesse Jackson alienated many of us and showed their true colors.
This is why I'm in Obama's movement with many others. He inspires and makes you hope for greater possiblities. Until he's elected, that's really all he or anyone can do is talk. When elected then he can act on his hopes and dreams of a better country.

Obama beats Clinton by a staggering 21% of independents. McCain has an even bigger margin of victory among moderates. And the Republican base (that is otherwise displeased with McCain) rallies AGAINST Clinton.

Obama dominates Clinton in red states, and could put some of them in play.

There is no doubt who is best for the Democratic party up and down the ticket. We could be on the verge of a revolution in American politics or we could be heading back to the past.

Unfortunately, looks like the two dem candidates are splitting the party. Obama supporters hating Clinton because of Bill. Clinton supporters hating Obama because of racial influence. All in all, it will be a sad day for dems come November. I think the party will be so split, that neither candidate is going to be able to win against McCain.

It can't be denied that alot of Black voters are going with Obama. Did you see the Missouri map by county last night. The entire state was for Clinton with exception of Kansas City, St. Louis (both high black population). Then one spot right in the middle of the state (college age young adults).

McCain's people are playing political strategy. They are influencing the caucuses. Huckabee won West Virginia because the McCain supporters went his way to keep Romney from winning. Could be some independents being played the same way for Democrats caucuses.

I vote democrate, but the way things are going, I don't see that either candidate can win come November

The day when Fox News has more fair and balanced coverage of a Democratic Primary Race than CNN is probably one of the four horseman of the apocoplypse. CA was originally key and it was all about the delegates…then Clinton got those advantages and all the "best" team kept going on about how many states Obama won. They also discussed the importance of winning Red States on the Republican side and ignored discussing who won them on the Democratic side. (Clinton) You do realize that the more biased your coverage is during this election…the more you are begging for that heavy Regulation thing that you guys don't want. [clearly needed badly]

The real general election strategy for either party is to lock up all their states and flip a couple of the swing states or change a state if possible (but less likely). Clinton's strength in Florida even though it was a beauty pagent and when you look at the numbers who voted with no delegates indicate that she could lock up that key state and much of the older vote who you can actually count on to show up in Nov…no matter what.

I must say I am also very disturbed by the extreme hate and nastiness expressed on the Obama supporters online against Hillary or the Clinton's and it seems either very sexist or misogynist and/or sounds exactly like the Rush/Hannity talking points.

To my fellow Americans,

As a Clinton supporter, I would like to see her win, but anyone of the front-runner candidates from both parties will be a HUGE improvement over Mr. Bush. I am just glad that we are beginning the countdown to end this disastrous administration.

To the "foreign" observers,

Please keep your political punditry to yourselves. We do not try to second-guess the politics of your countries and I suggest that you keep out of ours.

I support Clinton and take offense at John Smith's comment about being 'ignorant, guillable and very uninformed'.
What 'change' is Obama going to bring? He probably has no idea, except that it captures people's imaginations. We need substance. If Obama is the Democratic nominee, I'm voting Republican for the first time ever.
I'm college educated, know many very educated, articulate people without degrees who see through Obama.

John Smith February 6, 2008 1:44 am ET

Clinton won 52-43 among those who didn't graduate from college. Obama beat Clinton 54-42 among those with a college degree.

–Clinton had a 5-point edge among Democrats, while Obama had a 21-point lead among independents.

This speaks volumes about Clinton supporters– ignorant, guillable, and very uninformed!!!!
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Its Crap like this that keeps the democratic party split..Since you seem so well educated and i'm ignorant, guillable and uniformed i would be more than happy To Pokeurhontus..john smith..Its a play on words ask any 3rd grader and the'll explain it to you…God have mercy on us if john smith is the type of people that wants to lead this country.

Bill Schneider is a wonderful compliment to CNN. He is so fair and balanced. I listen with interest to his every word. He is a terrific political analysts. Thanks Bill.

Obama has plenty of substance–don't drink the kool-aid fed to you that he's all rhetoric. Listen when he discusses his plans–his economic plan should he be elected is more feasible and more economically viable than Hillary's. His economic stimulus proposal received higher marks than Hillary's as well. His health care plan is much more feasible and doesn't require garnishment of wages to penalize people who do not pay.

Michelle and Barack care about America. This is obvious. Does HIllary care about America? Absolutely…but sometimes it comes across as if she cares more about power. She and Bill have acted as if they are entitled to the nomination because it's "her time". Wrong. It's OUR time. And Barack wants to change what is accepted by cynics as "normal politics". Did Hillary do well yesterday? Absolutely. But Obama beat what EVERYONE thought he would do. Hillary had herself noted a month or so ago that the nomination would be locked up by today, and the press had already coronated her. But Obama has shown that his stock is rising…the longer this race continues, the better it is for Barack–and, I believe, for this country!

I ask myself why many, including TIME, are insisting that the lack of attraction of
McCain of the extreme right is a problem.

By the contrary, it is a plus point for the Election in November, because:

1) The attacks of this people only makes him attractive for Independents and
Democrats

2) He do not need them to be nominated.

3) Conservatives which voted Romney will vote McCain/Huckabee,except possibly some ultras, which are not able to accept that being a small minority, they are not longer able to blackmail their will into the GOP.

TOM

Obama supporters really can't seem to accept reality. Hillary dominated Super Tuesday, winning all but ONE major Democratic primary.

The caucuses and states Obama won are REPUBLICAN states that the Dems won't win no matter WHO gets the nomination.

Hillary won California. Hillary won New York. Hillary won New Jersey. Hillary won Florida. Hillary won Michigan.

Hillary is leading in the Pennsylvania polls. Hillary is leading in the Ohio polls. Hillary is even leading in Texas.

The large, Democratic strongholds went for Hillary. Hillary also has a commanding lead in Super delegates and NO we're not going to forget the Super delegates.

No matter how hard CNN tries to spin Obama's poor showing, the facts are in.

Hello my fellow Americans. Now ofcourse people who are supporting Hillary's campagin will say only good about her and only bad about the rest and Obama's supporters will do the same and the rest of the replublican voters will do the same for their candidates. But I think when we start taking sides it affects our judgement. I believe most Americans will agree with me when i say that if we evaluate each candidate based on how they come across as a person, we will reach the following conclusion:

John Mcain, Barack Obama and Mike Hukabee come across as people who actually blieve in what is coming out of their mouth whenever they speak. We might not all agree with their policies but they are likable and blievable.

Mit Romnee and Hillary Clinton come accross as true politicans. Whenever i watch them speak it is as if they are reading a script.

I think that is the truth.

Obama has rhetoric. Hillary has the proven action in word and deed. Go Hillary 2008

TYPO: "McCain easily one" - I think folks need some sleep after the big night!

Poor Obama. I like him, he's a great guy with the ability to garner the trust of Americans to be heard and respected, but Clinton has carried the more liberal states with more voters (CA, NY) and will win more delegates.

I'm not really fond of McCain or Clinton. If it came down to a McCain/Clinton election, I hope Ron Paul runs a write-in campaign!

Obama receives more than 80 percent of all black votes. Without the black vote Obama is out of the picture.
Blacks want everyone to be blind to racial differences yet they can't see past Obama's race and into his empty promises.
The National election needs someone who can draw from all groups and not just a narrow slice of the electorate.

ObamaZombies scare me. Where have we seen people chanting the name of a man who will solve all our problems and all he had behind him was a book…. in english it was called "my struggle" in german it translates to ……. THINK

Change. Change. Change.
How about Substance, Barrack?
That's right, you don't have it.

Anyone who says Clinton supporters are "ignorant, gullible and uninformed" is ignorant himself. Even though I have a college degree, NOT having one does not make someone ignorant.. You want to talk about gullible? Follow a candidate with NO substance, who has continually pulled out the race card and blamed it on someone else. Obama's wife is a vicious, uncouth person and continually the press focuses on Bill Clinton. Inform yourself before you make dumb comments. Obama's followers are like sheep, blinding tailing after him because Oprah said so or its the popular thing to do or because you like his personality. Get a Grip!

As an impartial UK observer I would have to say that my channel-hopping suggests Fox are leaving CNN behind, and are producing less partial coverage. I am distinctly unimpressed by any of the GOP candidates, whilst Obama's self- designation as the new Messiah of US politics, together with his inexperience and policy vacuum, are scary! Which leaves Hilary Clinton. God help the so-called free world!

Perhaps now that Hillary has won CNN will allow all people access to the discussion. Face it CNN you lost and Hillary won!

From a college educated, proud Obama supporter…to "D"…
If you noticed, for example, Obama was leading in Alabama (with something like 60 percent,) but it took CNN quite a while to project him the winner. Why? Unlike your post suggests it isn't because they don't like Obama etc. Same holds true in other races where Clinton was leading. The reason why is because they know BASED ON PAST ELECTIONS certain counties in these states that a candidate MUST win by a certain margin in order to carry the state primary. Many times the returns that are coming in are reflecting other parts of the state that don't include these "key" counties. Senators Obama & Clinton understand and know that. Projecting is very complicated because they don't want to be wrong and have to retract. Hope this helps you understand this a little better.

As for everything else, GO OBAMA!!!! I'm proud to stand for change with him. For as long as I can remember a Clinton or a Bush have been in the White House (I'm 25) and I think that is un-American. This morning we are closer to being tied with Sen. Clinton despite having nearly a hundred less superdelegates. Amazing.

Finally, I would like a Clinton supporter to explain how being first lady can be counted as experience. She wasn't elected. She was along for the ride. Or to actually enumerate all the "changes" she personally has made. But you can't include what Bill did. Please try to explain without attacking.

I'd like some comment from the pundits on the fact that of the states Obama won last night, i.e., Georgia, Idaho, Alabama, Kansas, to name a few, are never going to be won by a Democratic candidate in the general election.

CNN-The most twisted name in the business.

I am a black man and really get worried to see that the African American can not rise above race in their decisions. I do not think this will help Obama on the long run.

What I think American should really be pushing for is Clinton/Obama ticket…to be sure of having Democrats for the next 16yrs…the advantage here for Obama is 8ys as No 2 and another 8 yrs as No 1..

Mich

Lagos

i am glad to read the VV post..

"Blacks are the most racist, according to these numbers."

because the 'according to these numbers' part is the only way u will be able to come up with such a ridiculous argument.

historically, we have never had an elected national leader who raised the people as a whole socially, economically, and professionally - together and inclusively. others have come and laid the groundwork for someone like obama to be the one to do it.

we've not seen much interest by others to achieve this feat…in fact, we've seen alot of the opposite and everyone is tired of it.

and so for those who want to make all americans simply americans and shed the emphasis on our hyphenated designations, obama is the first candidate we've ever had that could pull it off…. thus he has the black vote hands down.

does that make us racist or should the blame go to those who want to keep us divided?

Facts are even with all the extra criticism Hillary has gotten thanks to the media, CNN included, she is still winning in states that the Democrats will take in the general election. She is bringing in minorities and yes I'm sure she does want more debates. Then voters have to look at the differences between the her and Obama, so that the undecided will can decide on the issues, not the hype.

Hillary '08!

–….. Obama carried black voters 82 to 16 percent.

–Not surprisingly, the economy ranked as the top issue.

Does not make sense.

Man, among black voters it is NOT about economy. It is about color.

I think you are all gullable I have two masters degrees and I am 45 years old I voted for Hillary. Only gullable who are 18-25 who are not mature yet they just fall for the talk of the Obama. Obama just gives speeches picks out the quotes form various famous people like JFK and MLT. look at the Ted kennedy's state what happend John Kerry , Ted Kennedy the Governer and Carolyn Kennedy Maria Shriver all these people were stumping for Obama did not make any difference, because people who are over 45 are mature and know what is just the talk.

Asian- American are one of the most educated group in America. They are mostly professionals who contributes greatly to the progress of this country.

They voted on what they think is best for America, they vote for Hilary.

They noticed the biased media, mostly Black, who treat them like idiots. We think we are well-read and know the real issues.

Please CNN, etc be fair.

John McCain has two important messages to voters " the jobs are not coming back" and "expect more war" now that is something we can all rally behind.

Harriet
The reason it is not a big deal, is that 47 people live in Utah, Idaho etc. It does not mean anything, there are no people in many of those states and particularly no democrats. They have minimal electoral college votes and have very little impact on either a primary or the general election.

David wrote

This speaks volumes about Clinton supporters– ignorant, guillable, and very uninformed!!!!

Did you read the rest women of the article or did you just cherry pick what you wanted. Women are voting for Clinton also as well as Latinos and Asians but guess they are all ignorant also.

No college degree means you are ignorant - what an elitist attitude!!

By the way, you spelled gullible wrong!!!

All I can say is… HILLARY will see you guys in Denver this August as she accepts the DNC's nomination to be OUR candidate for 44th President of these United States!

HILLARY IS THE DEMOCRAT TO BEAT MCCAIN!

GO HILLARY!

The race between Senators Obama and Clinton has brought out large numbers of black and latino voters. That means the GOP will ramp up their efforts to deny minorities the right to vote.

Jarra, I think you are wrong on America setting an example for the rest of the world on race. India (Sonia Gandhi), Sri Lanka, South Africa, Argentina, Phillippines, Liberia and many other countries are way ahead of America in electing diversity to leadership. And don't blame GWB on that one…

But its great watching the political process unfold in America. In that respect, I agree, that America is setting an example for the rest of the world.

LEST WE FORGET OBAMA ALSO WON THE PRIMARIES IN KENYA BY A FAR WIDER MARGIN OF 99% TO 1%

The democrats won California and New York in 2000 and 2004 and look where it got them. I am thinking of voting democrat in 2008 as I've seen the Republican debacle of the last 8 years. However, you can't win the general election if you don't win America's middle literally and figuratively. Obama has a pretty diverse base that INCLUDES independents and moderate Republicans.
Hilary doesn't have to get Democrats to fall in love with her. She has to get moderate Republicans like me to vote for her. I think she has a tougher sell than Obama.

So Obama can win the RED states, Hillary won all the big BLUE states.

Average margins of victory (data taken from election results posted on CNN political page Feb,6 06:56 a.m. ET.)

Obama: avg margin=26.42, won 14 of the 22 primaries (64%).

Clinton: avg margin=17.50, won 8 f the 22 primaries (36%).

She did win a couple of the larger states, but the DNC has run 'coastal' candidates before and it didn't work too well. Look at the county by county election maps for the 2000 and 2004 general elections. If square mileage/acreage were a factor, Bush beat Gore and Kerry 4:1.

CNN —- IS A BIG OBAMA SUPPORTER , THEY ( CNN ) IF YOU RECALL HAVE BEEN A BIG MICHIEL MOORE SUPPORTER. ALONG WITH FARRAKHAN , SO NOW YOU KNOW WHY THEY SUPPORT ALL THE BAGGAGE.,

Wow…VV and Ron. If black are the most racist then I guess that means that most women in this race are feminist because they voted mostly for Hillary. Good job at making no sense you all.

How ironic that when Clinton does something good, these OBAMA supporters cry foul. OBAMA can't fool the American People any longer. OBAMA might fool the AFRICAN-AMERICAN voters but certainly HE CAN FOOL THE LATINOS AND ASIANS. JUST A MATTER OF TIME WHEN SOME OF THE WHITE PEOPLE WILL WAKE UP FROM FROM BEING HYPNOTIZED BY OBAMA AND SIDE WITH SEN. CLINTON. OBAMA supporters just can't accept the fact that the next President of the United States of America will be a female named Hillary Rodham Clinton!

Kevin said: Hillary is not America's choice.

Well, sorry Kevin, but millions of people who have voted so far in primaries disagree with you.

Reality sucks to Obamatons. Get used to it.

That show's you that real people, people who are barely making it, mostly
blue collar.
That's why Obama win's among people with more money, I've followed
this through every primary and caucus so far.
Give these lower income people a little bit of a chance and they can
go to college too.
Thing is, education doesn't allway's make you smart, you need common
sense matter's more.
Hillery really care's, don't listen to these highly educated dummy's.

Sen: Hilary is the most derseved person, to win this race. i really wish her the best . if AMERICA need a change it has to be her NOT OBAMA. its craizy if AMERICA dont see the good side of SEN Hilary Clinton.. she is very experienced person to handle and knows the mistake others did . surely she will do her best. GOD BLESS HILARY ….. and GOD BLESS EVRY ONE WHO VOTES HER

I am an economics/political science/quantum physics professor holding duo tenured chairs at Harvard and Stanford.

I have lived in the US for 39.2 years and even though my affiliation is libertarian, I have been watching the US democratic race closely.

The defining difference between Hilary and Obama is that Obama wears pants while Hilary wears pantsuits.

Also, I subjectively believe that Obama is the candidate for change as well like my colleague above. Clearly, being backed by the same corrupt Daley machine that elected Kennedy, not taking stances on anything while it matters in congress, and then pandering to the views of voters once you're running for president makes him the candidate for change. This appeal to change is so powerful, it strikes a strong chord with pot-smoking college students, Oprah Winfrey, and canadian-studies majors from community college.

Like my friend above, I believe Obama is teh Awesome. GOOOOOOOOO OBAMA!

FOR ME , OBAMA IS LIKE ,SHEEP IN WOLF CLOTHES ( SORRY TO SAY THIS but thats how i see ) watch out AMERICA , think before you vote , if you want a make a difference , its Sen Hilary who deserves , NO ONE ELSE.

I believe in several of those states in which Obama won, the republican voters came out in an attempt to stop Hillary. Many of those caucus states, like ND, ID, Utah and Kansas are strong republican states which a dem almost never wins in a general election. The end is almost near for Obama. He needs to now step aside and work to heal a fractured party.

Well, the voters get it. Romney is exposed, Clinton is struggling, Huckabee shows he is real, McCain straight talk is ……well straight talk and Obama is surging.

Blacks are the most racist, according to these numbers.

THE TREND WAS- PEOPLE KNOW THAT HILLARY IS THE BETTER CANDIDATE!
CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!!!!!!! GO LIKE HECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FLORIDA FOR HILLARY!

Congrats Clinton for winning more delegates. Congrats Obama for winning more states. Obama-Hillary or Hillary-Obama, please make that the ticket. Stop this war.

I feel something in the air - OBAMA IS A LOOSER. GO HILLARY 08!!!

Amen,Chad,but how in the world did you get such a truthful,unbiased message posted? GO,HILLARY!!

I think there are a LOT of things that could be said about Clinton and am surprised they are not. All the scandals, her failure at health reform behind closed doors, her sealed documents, etc. If she gets the nomination, McCain WILL bring them up.

I am personally VERY SHOCKED at the obviously blatant sexism I saw while sitting up all night watching CNN…
Every time Obama won a state, it was HUGE PRAISE and tons of too heaped on him ..
when Hillary won , they tried to figure out WHY she won and what it meant to Obama, and the CAST of "pundits" seemed to get more and more caught up in it as the night went on…..
I also noticed …that when Hillary was leading in a state, CNN and the powers that be, wouldnt call it for HILLARY until it was over 60 sometimes 70 percent, and they would say ITS BECAUSE IT WAS JUST TOO CLOSE … But once the votes were actually IN … She beat Obama handily …But they would call an OBAMA win a lot faster and PRAISE AND PRAISE and spend lots of time on him …
The only people I noticed who tried to keep the folks away from that was LOU DOBBS and ANDERSON COOPER …
Please guys.. I know some of you cant stand the IDEA of a FEMALE president , but please …..keep it to yourselves …….. it was SHOWING BAD last night … very BAD …….
I love my PARTY and will support whoever wins my PARTY …
But please be FAIR "GENTLEMEN" and keep your personal ideas and feelings at HOME ….
I watched this go on AND on …on FOX … but we all EXPECT it from them … NOT CNN…

Has anyone recognized the fact that more people voted for Obama in Illinois than Hillary had vote for her in New York?

Hillary Clinton did win the majority of the popular vote today, but by a margin of less than 100,000 votes out of more than 12 million cast. That is approximately eight tenths of one percent. Hardly the clear victory Hillary supporters are making it out to be.

"Dear Obama supporters,

Just accept it. Anger is not resolving anything."

Accept that Clinton won by 1% of the popular vote and that we have a better organization, better planning, and momentum in this race?

Accept that this little campaign which was down by as much as 20 points in places like Missouri, Minnesota, and Connecticut still pulled out victories and has been narrowing Clinton's lead for weeks?

Accept that the longer this race goes on, the more likely people are to switch their vote to Obama?

Yes, We CAN accept that.

If anyone is really paying attention to total delegate votes:

Obama 540 delegates
Clinton 531 delegats

of course this is without Super Delegates added into the mix.

I would be careful Clinton Supporters of how you tout this day. Everyone has said this is not the deciding factor in the race. And if you really understand and have been following the political environment.

February 9, 2008 are major caucus states and well if you look at the track record we all know who wins Caucus states. Obama.

even with Super Delegates added in and the total distribution of delegates Clinton only shows a +9 delegate lead.

After February 9th Obama will be in a significant lead over Clinton, even with her Super Delegate lead.

So Hillary supporters…..have you heard the expression….. "Don't count your chickens before they've hatched?" Well, I would really be careful with your pride and ego.

Also don't forget when Hillary Supporters tout she won big…..the popular vote was split 49% Hillary and 48% Obama, not such a decisive win if you really look at it.

and Mike……Stop with the race card….good God……Obama actually won a significant amount of the white vote in these primaries upward mid to high 40's.

Instead of dividing which most Hillary supporters do in these rooms, we know that some uniting is really what is needed. EVERYONE KEEP YOUR PRIDE IN CHECK!!!!

Wow! This primary is crazy. I want to put my voice in for Mitt Romney and you can help get your voice for Mitt Romney out there as well with the blog tools at dotblog.biz. Check out the web site and see all of the tools to build any blog site you need to get your voice out there.

Go Mitt!!

An observation:
Obama won in several states Dems do not usually win.
Clinton won in states Dems usually take.
McCain won in states that Reps don't usually win.
Huckabee is a one trick pony,
Romney a no trick pony.

Did you notice the turnout?
Amazing numbers of more Dems than Reps on a state by state basis.
Dems look competetive even in Dixie.
Thank Bush for being a uniter-of Democrats.

By popular vote, Hillary is 49%, Obama is 48%. She wins the big states, he wins many smaller states. Both are strong candidates. The Super Tuesday will not settle the matter. Look like it will be up to the remaining states. I doubt if neither will give up. She currently has roughly 100 delegate over him - counting the superdelegates, but I think they can switch later if they want. We'll see. The race goes on.

The pollsters, the pundits spin and rave that voters think EXPERIENCE is not important. CHANGE is more "hip".

The economy on free fall is REAL.
The wars in quagmire are REAL.
The healthcare problems are REAL.

No more games. No more sermons, please!
We want Hillary.

This male Texan, college graduate will vote for a workhorse, not a show horse

Hello Fellow Members of the Free World

It really has been entertaining watching the primaries and super Tuesday count on CNN. I like most of the rest of the world have a bias view to see the end of GOP rulers of the free world.

As for the two Democrat candidates and my observations of the race- I can't see how Camp Clinton can be happy with the way things are heading. When i checked the game out a month or so ago, Obama was getting flogged across the country and now he's coming home like a freight train.

From a foreign (but strongly allied) perspective, I would be happy to see the lobbyists take more of a back seat in Washington, clearly your democracy can still be bought- the primaries are also further evidence of that and some candidates think thats still fine.

Looking forward to watching the rest of the race.

NewZealander in USA: You should give yourself another term before analyzing US Politics. I don't begin to analyze New Zealand.

However, research on both candidates backgrounds should reveal that Hillary Clinton would have been in Congress decades prior if she didn't marry Bill Clinton. Don't believe me. Just research her background fully.

The reason senior US Senators and House of Representatives have a long list of endorsements behind her is that she is one of the most competent, well-versed and current candidate on the issues that are written into US Congressional Law.

As a Libertarian, I sit back and it's clear that Barack Obama is getting a Yellow Journal Press combined with an overwhelmingly Independent [Republican] vote to make this close.

Guess what? I live in Washington State. Oregon and Washington don't role like Idaho.

They are much larger and Barack hasn't even bothered to run local ads in Eastern Washington. I've already cast my vote.

Many I know have already cast votes.

The more I see of this election that insists on the average consumer to be a complete novice on Congressional Law it's clear that it's going to be close. It won't be closer after Washington and more are done.

She'll have a larger lead.

Dear Adrian & Larry Denman

Who Won Super Tuesday ?

Just look at the delegate count:

OBAMA = 540
CLINTON = 531

Don't include the superdelegates given on silverplate without a fight.

On the finally analysis , Obama won more delegate through people vote. Now this is fair report. Stop blaming CNN for Clinton poor show.

The blacks will turn out for O.J. and Obama. They proved that but in the final analysis they have only hurt themselves by demonstrating their dislike for white people. Hillary will win simply because she is the most qualified and will be the best leader for America among world leaders.

Why Obama is even in the race: "Obama had a 21-point lead among independents."

Guess what? Independents consistently have voted REPUBLICAN in the General Election.

The Independent vote is the Democratic artificial adjusted vote in the Primaries.

If we were dealing with simply Closed Primaries through all states then Barack wouldn't even be close.

Independents traditionally vote REPUBLICAN in the General Election.

The most notable Independent vote of recent renown was the 1992 General Election which had Ross Perot taking 18.9% of the Total Vote. Those who voted for him were disgruntled Republicans who were sick of the 1000 Points of Light Policy of George H.W. Bush.

Just keep this in mind.

Why Obama is even in the race: "Obama had a 21-point lead among independents."

Guess what? Indpendents consistently have voted REPUBLICAN in the General Election.

The Independent vote is the Democratic artificial adjusted vote in the Primaries.

If we were dealing with simply Closed Primaries through all states then Barack wouldn't even be close.

Independents traditionally vote REPUBLICAN in the General Election.

The most notable Independent vote of recent renown was the 1992 General Election which had Ross Perot taking 18.9% of the Total Vote. Those who voted for him were disgruntled Republicans who were sick of the 1000 Points of Light Policy of George H.W. Bush.

Just keep this in mind.

Wow, the TaylorMarsh crew is out in force tonight.

Tonight was interesting, and settled absolutely nothing. Except that Obama was able to take what was supposed to be Clinton's best chance for a knockout punch with no trouble. Now to bring on Louisiana and Nebraska. There's a long way for this thing to play out.

I surely hope American women wake up, we have an oppitunity to make history and put Hillary Clinton in as President. This has been a long time coming and I just can't believe the American women can't unite and put there vote to the most qualified. This is not the years for Mr. Obama, He will make a good President in the next election , he just needs some time as a Junior Senator. Men still look at Women like we have no say or can't make decisions. They finally let us vote. How long did that take? Wake up Women.

Asians and Latinos do not want to see the Black as the President. CA actually prove this. I am sure that Asian and Latino Votes will go to McCain if Obama get the nomination. This will be the end of Dmocrats…

What is wrong with you people? Democrats on this thread are on the same side - why yell back and forth with spouts of "uneducated", "give up", "[my choice] is OBVIOUSLY America's choice" Rah Rah Rah!

Hello, this is *still* the closest, delegate-wise (forget "popular vote", forget "number of states 'won'" - delegates determine the candidate) primary race in decades. Nobody has "won" yet, we're only halfway through this.

And some of us from states who haven't voted yet would like to get a chance to have a say, hmm? So why don't we act like adults.

The democratic primary proves racism is still alive and well in the United States. But its not the white people who are the racists its the black people. Does anyone even think that Obama would have gotten 70% to 80% of the black vote if he would have been white.

it is a tie. sen clinton is ahead on deligates because of the super deligates (of course she was a former 1st lady and a longterm senator, so she got the connections)

here in washington state obama leads the polls, caucus will be on Saturday

as an expectator i think,

this is a win for Barak obama because 2 weeks ago would you think he could get this much deligates? and even win more state than sen. clinton(in the general election winning by state is more important than the popular vote) , this mean he gain the momentum and is in the same level as her. people are already knowing the name Barak Obama, now that the people already knows about him we'll see what happen next.

in california, more than a million votes were already cast before Sen Obama got his momentum, 2 weeks to campain for 22 states that would be difficult, but still he won 13 plus/minus that is a phenomenon,

To everyone who says that Hillary won the most delegates…. umm…. you might want to just wait.

And to the professor who wrote this:

"NewZealander in USA February 6, 2008 2:30 am ET

I am a Political Sciences Professor from New Zealand, I have lived in the US for 2 years and though my political affliation is Republican, I am watching the democratic race very closely.

When you put the names Obama and Clinton side by side and ask "who earned the right to be the Democratic candidate?" Both are qualified candidates who bring a lot to the table.

The defining difference between them is that Hillary Clinton would not even be in this race if she wasnt married to Bill Clinton. She has had years in the political spot light, which has brought her name recognition. Barack Obama, however, has been a virtual unknown as a Junior Senator but it's his vision and his ability to communicate his vision that has moved the American people, moved them enough to get them out of their political ruts and make change.

I can see it in Americans eyes; they want to be inspired, they want to be united and they are starting to see he is that opportunity. With all her clout and Bill campaigning for her, Obama is still neck and neck and surging (within 100,000 votes, of nearly 12 million votes)

I think Barack Obama is what American desperately needs. I will also conceed that Hillary is an expectional candidate as well and it will be an awesome run to the nomination."

You are absolutely correct.

For almost half of my entire life, I've known nothing but Bush and Clinton in our Whitehouse…… there is something quite wrong with that. My sister who is in her early twenties…. she's not known another president in our country without the name of Clinton or Bush…..

All of these people who talk about wanting change, but yet support Hillary Clinton for the nomination…… where's the change? A woman president who brings no change other than her sexual orientation? ……. wow………

February 6, 2008 2:47 am ET

"Thank you for a clear analysis, however I have a question regarding credibility. The media has, almost overwhelmingly, put their support behind Mr. Obama, and he leads in that are 90 to 10.

My Question; Why is the media not scrutinzing Mr. Obama as closely as they are Mrs. Clinton. Why are they not pointing to the obvious errors and ommissions that he makes daily, as they do her.

Fair reporting…..I don't think so"

Hi Larry,

What the hell are you talking about?

My question is regarding your credibility. Tell me, how has CNN (the media that you are writing to) put their support behind Mr. Obama?

Accusations without any proof, or at least reference to some attempt at proof, seems a bit silly….

I am really sorry OBAMA supporters…………..

ITS OUR DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY 08.

"But McCain easily one among voters…"

Not to be picky, Mr. Schneider, but I believe you meant "won".

Hillary is clearly the right choice for our country. I am proud to be a college-educated Asian American who voted for Hillary in California. Way to go, Hillary!

Obama is all hype with no substance. He keeps talking about change, but he has no experience in making changes, nor does he know how to make change. Talk is cheap.

It is time to elect someone who knows to get things done in Washington. Go Hillary!!

It's a shame that voters still think "how does this candidate identify with my race or gender?" rather than "what does this candidate want to do for my country?".

I am certain you can't make heads or tails of the Clinton blowouts in CA, AZ, NY or NJ without paying attention to the influence of the Democratic National Committee on the demographic numbers reported above. The only way she gets the benefit of that stark a divide is to convince minorities (in this case Asians and Hispanics) that she, the white person, is the safe choice and that they should mistrust the black guy. After all, that's what they learned in their neighborhoods.

And it's pretty hard to convince blacks that a black candidate is out of touch with their needs, but she has tried awfully hard to do that, too, by calling the political debts of every exploitative black "community leader" she knows from her time doling out special favors to those leaders from on high in exchange for ward influence. In doing so, she does the constuents of those ward-captain exploiters no favors at all. Shame on her.

The irony of her strategy will become blindingly obvious at the innevitable conclusion of this mess: when after 8 wretched years of the worst Presidency ever, the country reluctantly returns a Republican to the White House because the Democrats could not be bothered to produce a viable alternative.

Why the asian plp voted for Hillary?

Tonight we stand in the midst of a sea change in the democratic race. Despite Hillary's win in NH, she did not capture the races, percentages or delegates that she needed. Obamas momentum will continue beyond this night and soon he will pull ahead. The superdelegates will not give Clinton the nomination when the momentum has so obviously swung so far in favor of Obama.

"Never in the unlikely story of America, has there ever been anything false about hope."

Obama "08

80% of the registered Democrats in Utah voted! Too bad Obama only won because there is serious anti-Clinton sentiment here. We may be liberal, but we still can't seem to forgive an adulterer, or anyone connected to them. I would be curious to see who would have won if it had really been a race about policy.

Exactly.

Either the media's pro-Obama bias is misplaced, or they are giving Obama a false sense of security and will scrutinze his every move in a general election against McCain. Everyone in America who has any grasp of Karl Rove and the Republican political machine knows that the GOP wants Obama so it would be easier to win in November.

The Republican Party, in full war mode, has never defeated a Clinton in a high profile national election (0 for 2 vs Bill, 0 for 2 vs Hillary). The GOP is 0 for 4 against the Clintons. They don't want to be 0 for 5.

80% of the registered Democrats in Utah voted! Too bad Obama only won because there is serious anti-Clinton sentiment here. We may be liberal, but we still can seem to forgive an adulterer, or anyone connected to them. I would be curious to see who would have won if it had really been a race about policy.

Obama win nearly 80% black votes. Oh how important factor of the black votes for him.

I am a Obama supporter and I dont hate Hillary, good for her that she is ahead. It is going to make for a photo finish, so good luck to both of them. This is the way a real christian should support thier canidate and not have with all the hate and negative remarks.

African Americans have simply further marginalized an d isolated ourselves by voting race and violating support of a valuable, viable ally: Hillary Clinton. Shame on our leaders who promoted such non-strategic folly.

It's spelled "gullible" you brilliant, well-educated, Obama-supporting intellectual.

"Yet Clinton still won the popular vote."

This got me thinking. Is this true. I grabbed the vote totals (including the caucuses but excluding Michigan and Florida where the candidates agreed not to campaign) and tallied them up:

Obama: 6,784,491

Clinton: 5,851,003

Granted this don't include the states that the candidates agreed not to campaign in (Michigan would be hard to figure in any case because of the drive to vote Uncommited, and in Florida Clinton only won by 300,000 votes). Furthermore, these numbers don't include the untallied votes in states like California. Still, I would like to point out that Obama is actually leading the popular vote.

"He certainly didn't look like a winner giving his speech tonight…no smiling, no hand clapping…not much enthusiasm on his part."

WHAT?

Watch it again…. I think you missed the enthusiasm - the inspiration - the truth!

Oh.. .and if you watch it again.. you'll also miss the fact that he doesn't have to keep looking down at a sheet of notes to help him stay on track with his speech, because he is REAL - he speaks from his heart….and from his brilliance.

Then watch Hilary 's 'victory speach' and how many times she has to look down to be reminded of what to say.. … yeah, that's genuine and really inspirational… a pre-written speech by Bill Clinton.. woohooooo….

Let's go Hillary! I am so tired of Obama's campaign of empty buzz words. And I am tired of the media including CNN trying to push him on us (Democrats). Hillary Clinton is the strongest Democrat in the race. I am a black woman but could not vote for Obama no matter how much I wanted to. Just as McCain is deplored by conservative republicans, so should Democrats be leary of Obama. He is in line with Republican ideals and their way of thinking on a number of issues, global trade and outsourcing of jobs for one–thank God blue collar workers realize that and are backing Clinton. If Hillary Clinton is a divisive figure going into the general election, it's for all the right reasons. Please!!! Let's get a strong Democrat on the ticket to take on, not pander to, the republican's across the aisle.

Most of the states that Senator Obama won were Republican states that are certain to vote for the Republican nominee in the National Race. What is that all about…??? Doe Not Count…that's what that means…
So even with the media and Oprah against her…Senator Clinton cam through.
Point and Fact.

Speaking of trends

Why are men, particularily White men, so afraid of electing a woman?

And yes, the pundits are providing nothing but comic relief this time around. Could it be that they can no longer recognize their own spin?

Can anyone explain why McCain got creamed in W Virginia?

I am disappointed with CNN-s coverage. Sadly it relies on thoughts before results.
It would be interesting to see how Blitzer and Co, started to question people on the subject of real change and the real difference between Mrs Clinton and Mr Obama, and not always rely on the so called /best team in television.
People vote people count.
As an aside I wonder here in Europe, what the next president will do, to bring back trust in the USA from the rest of the world.

Thank you for a clear analysis, however I have a question regarding credibility. The media has, almost overwhelmingly, put their support behind Mr. Obama, and he leads in that are 90 to 10.

My Question; Why is the media not scrutinzing Mr. Obama as closely as they are Mrs. Clinton. Why are they not pointing to the obvious errors and ommissions that he makes daily, as they do her.

Fair reporting…..I don't think so

Obama is a very rude, dirty , corrupt politician. In this prudential race, he has been play race card, victim card and the like. Without Tony Razko, he even couldn’t be elected as a Illinois congressman. He wrote letters for Razko for getting government contract, as return, He has received large amount dirty money for his political career and his current presidential campaign, and moreover He jointly bought a mansion with Razko which Obama got $300,000 discount, whereas Razko not, strange? Razko’s trial start March 3, let us seeing more Obama corrupt details revealing.

He is nothing but empty talk. He is just another inexperienced Bush we have 8 years. We don’t want Bush, so we don’t want Obama!