She sees Sen. Clinton as a rival. Get the good senator out of the way, now, so I won't have to face her when I run for President in 2012. Of course, nobody has brought it up, but a lady has a right to dream, doesn't she?! By the way, I'm a Washington resident and my vote goes for Clinton. I could see Obama as a great Vice Pres.

By the way, I am so disheartened by females that bash out at any other female that doesn't support Hillary. I don't support HIllary and I too am female. I think we need to vote for the best "person", not base it on gender or race. Many of you females are making our gender look very silly in that you appear to back HIllary simply because she is female. Look past that fact at what voting for her would mean. I don't want our presidency to be an example at this critical time in history. HIllary has not proven to me that she has the good judgment that is needed to lead. She makes votes and later regrets them. She speaks out of both sides of her mouth saying what the current population she is speaking to wants to hear. It's frustrating that people are allowed to vote and not take the time to really know who the candidates are and what they represent. I watch every debate and have heard her inconsistencies and changes. I get tired of hearing that Obama has no substance, that his speeches seem more like pep rallies. His followers know what he stands for. Anyone can know what he stands for and what he has done in Illinois and Washington if you only take the time to do some research and not base your thoughts and positions on what you read on blogs. Our country deserves people that take the time to care.

All you women only supporting Hillary because you just want to see a woman in the highest office need to give it a rest. Really, really listen to what these two PEOPLE are saying in the debates, campaign speeches, and interviews. Try to close your eyes to gender and race when making your decision. That's why Obama is so effective, he's preaching that gospel, the gospel of humanity, not women, or blacks, or even whites. You think that by voting for a woman because she's a woman, you're making a difference in the way American society views women? Fat chance. America's respect for women is as high as it has ever been and will ever get, Hillary becoming president won't effect anything. She'll prove to be just as cutthroat, conniving, and deceitful as any other politician. So again…..judge these candidates for what they're proposing and not what they represent.

F.Y.I. – I'm a black man and I'm not voting for Obama because he's black, but because I like what he's saying. If Hillary wins the nomination when it's all said and done, I'll vote for her because ultimately it's about the party. Democrats stand up!

Where's your loyalty to women Christine? You came to us women for money so you could get a recount. Why not support another qualified woman? Too frightening for you? Don't ask women to bail you out in the future. Even old man Bush knew what quid pro quo meant.

Does it really matter?? People should be smart enough not to be swayed by endorsements (whether on Hillary or Barack). Think for yourself!

Why do the Hillary supporters on this blog seem so bitter. Give me a break. You cannot get angry at people for choosing to support who they want to support. Either way!!

For those of you that keep making this a racial issue, why is it when white people vote for a white person, which the last time I checked was over a zillion times since every single president has been white, you don't see that as "voting for your own".

That is absurd! I am black and I am a proud supporter of Barack Obama. The fact that he is black has ZERO to do with my support of him. If he were black and ignorant, dishonest, lacking in experience or in anyway failed to illustrate how he can give our country better healthcare, get us out of the war and otherwise build our nation, he would NOT get my vote.

I am NOT a Hillary supporter because no matter how you Hillary-backers swing it, she is is bad for the White House. The Repubs hate her and she has been wheeling and dealing in Washington far too long. Have you all forgotten about the fact that she has constantly changed her campaign platform to fit what she thinks is competitive? She, and many of the Repubs, were never about Change until they saw that it worked for Obama. How can you stand by someone that morphs his/her beliefs to win an election. We do not even need to discuss the fact that her touted 35 years of experience has been largerly devoted to children and has never involved nationwide poverty, bettering schools or foreign policy. SHE HAS NO MORE FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE THAN OBAMA. And if her plans were so grand, why didn't she get any of these items fixed when she was as she so eloquently puts it, "in Washington for 8 years".

The facts are what they are. OBAMA 08……….and not 'cause he's black!!

THANK YOU GOVERNOR- BARAKING ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP

Hillary is not some poor damsel in distress. But she always plays that card in some manner a day before any election. Her ferverent supporters are only making it worse for her. America wants change we can BELIEVE in. Let's unite for Obama.

Say No To Fantasy

Enough is enough
Venezuela people said No to Chavez-Fantasy
It is time for
Russian say No to Putin-Fantasy
Americans say No to Obama-Fantasy

Endorsements are good but lets leave that to whoever decide to express their mind. They have a right to do so like we too.

Madame Governor,

You state his "leadership" qualities was your reason to endorse him? Have you ever listened to his rallies??? Empty words…..short on Hard Issues!!
Making Hard Choices makes a leader. Senator Obama has much to learn.

This isn't a race about wishful hoping it's about getting this country strong again.

I proudly give my support to Hillary….she's willing to VOTE for issues that could go against her politically…Sen Obama can't say that! ask Illinois NOW for one. Hope? then explain this to all the young females attending your stump speeches.

Oh Christine, yet another disservice to Hillary Clinton. You were swayed by Obama's "charisma"??!! Yet another to fall under the spell of Obama's poetry and empty promises. When will you people start using your brains and realize that you are all being conned and seduced through words and false hope??? If I honestly believed he was even 50% capable of following through on his great one-liners I would think about supporting him. But I don't believe this hype and I am not going to fall for the Hollywood style glitz and glamor campaign. It is so blatantly obvious to anyone who cares to use their brain that Hillary Clinton is clearly the superior candidate in terms of knowledge, skill, experience and general grip on reality. Those of us who live in the real world, and not the Obama world of poetic seduction, realize Hillary Clinton is clearly the best Democratic candidate for the Presidential nomination.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!

no one is really impressed with the guvner in Washington anyway. So, consider the source. VOTE HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!

Do any of you realize that the "yes we Can" slogan is the same slogan he used for his election in Illinois? This is what he calls change?

Hey Guys, give ole' Christine a break here. She fell for the Obamamania hype and was bedazzled by his "charisma". She was just plain grasping at straws when she said she was drawn to him because of his leadership skills. He has not shown any leadership skills. And apparently he's scared to do any more debates without having John Edwards up there acting as a buffer. People are beginning to see through this guy. Oh, and did I mention, he lies like a rug!!

Obama is like a hot blonde. All exterior….no substance. He is a good public speaker, very charismatic and that's about it. He has nothing to back up all of his rhetoric.

I read this somewhere and it's so true, "It always seems when there are hard choices and folks are feeling threatened they want to elect Santa Claus and he always turns out to be the gas man."

We need the real thing…..not Santa Claus.

Go Hillary!!!!

Day before voting, what time is Hillary scheduled to cry?

Obama will prevail. O.B.1 MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU…

Another woman supporting Obama!!

Women are realizing that Hillary is not fighting for women, she's only fighting for herself and her own ego.

I hoep the first woman president goes to somebody more worthy, like Nancy Pelosi. Why, oh why, did they decide to try with such a flawed and messed up family like the Clintons.

Here we go again, Obama gets the scraps and Clinton gets the" Super Delegates". It's a Wash ,as the "Wall Street Brokers" call it ,nothing more, nothing less,but in their case," they make money either way"! I see the political landscape unfolding right before my very eyes, hands down, we'll get a "BROKERED Delegate Convention"? Believe me folks, I'm a realist (not a cynic),and the only ones to WIN this bet, are the Clinton's! P.S. The House always wins, and that's, the "Entrenched House of the Clintonian's"!!!

He's and good man and I hope he wins,but he's been doing the big city tour what about rural america we are the backbone of this great nation. bush and his boys. had there time. now its our turn.

QUOTE OF THE DAY;

-I wouldnt endorse an un-motivated, vision-less, and incompetent (get the point) individual to lead my country.

THATS A GOOD ONE TRACY

Sherry in Kentucky February 8, 2008 12:20 pm ET

If we let this man slip through our fingers, we may never find someone like him again. He is a leader in the true sense of the word. Change will never happen unless the people believe it is possible. Barrack takes our hand and shows us that change is possible. . . and we believe.

I'm a black female supporter of Hillary Clinton who will support Barack 1000% if he wins the nomination BUT your comments and similar ones leads me to believe you are expecting more of Barack than should be expected of any mortal. He is a man, a politician, not a "g"od. If you're looking for someone to take your hand, I suggest you're looking in the wrong place. Perhaps you should try church or therapy. I'm just saying…

Why is a person from "KANSAS" deciding whether a Governor of WASHINGTON will get elected or not? You Hillary supporters are something else lol!

If Obama doesnt win the nomination, Ill vote for McCain

OBAMA 08

CNN is biased! not wait NBC is biased in favor of Clinton. No wait, NYTimes is biased in favor of Obama! No wait… and so on. I get so tired of all these small-minded claims of bias in the news media. CNN is not biased toward Obama or Clinton or anyone else. Get a grip.

This does not surprise me one bit. She is not the brightest bulb in the lamp.
Not Obama with the mess Bush has gotten this country into. Maybe in 8yrs down the road.
Why is he heading up a committie for over a yr. that has some forgien policy input an they have not had a meeting since he has been chairman??? So does he think he is already to smart and doesn't need the committee??

A good spokesperson does not necessarily make a good President. Anybody can give a good speech written by a speech writer..Lots of sports personalities have charisma but I wouldn't want them to be the President of the United States.The candidates still need to get to the meat of our problems and tell us how they think one person can do all the changes Obama sez he will do. We still have a Congress

OBAMA WILL NEVER WIN TEXAS. EVERYONE I TALK TO IS SUPPORTING HILLARY. THE GULLIBLE PEOPLE ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA.

GO HILLARY GO

Thank you Eric from Cincinnati

The constant crying from Hillary supporters is both unfounded and obnoxious.

Sens. Maria Cantwell gave her support Dec 31st, so it is not news.

Bert,

Obama obviously has more supporters than african americans, if you paid attention to CNN like you claim most of them don't (how would you know that?) then you would see he has a much wider base than african americans. Get a clue.

The reason why Washington state senators, Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray endorsements are not in the news becauses they endorsed Hillary on Dec. 31, 2007, before the Iowa Caucus. I don't know why CNN's Alexander Mooney is mentioning them again. Its should be all about Governer Christine Gregoire today!

Obama in '08!

I agree, Hillary supporters are a whiny bunch. Very annoying people.

FACT: Obama has been an elected official LONGER than Hillary.

what was that you were saying about experience ???

"No wonder there is no women president – women don't support own gender."

See, this is what I'm talking about. People aren't voting based on who they think can win, or who has the best policies, or who they think can unite the nation, or who they think has the best judgement. Instead they keep spouting nonsensical attacks on the other candidate's supporters for not supporting the "black" or "female" candidate. Just because someone doesn't back a candidate of their own race or gender doesn't mean they are a traitor to their race or gender. People need to stop with the race and gender based attacks, as they are baseless and just hurt the party in the long run.

When will you Hillary supporters realize that Hillary can not and WILL NOT beat McCain if she is our nominee? I'm sure she knows this, but because of her own selfish aspirations she will continue to move forward and force us to have deal with another republican for at least 4 more years. With Obama, he has managed to secure votes from all party lines…independent and republican alike. I live in an area of affluent white conservatives and many of them have switched parties to vote for Obama. They will NEVER support Hillary and that's a fact. You better wake up or else we'll be waking up one November morning with a president by the name of John McCain. (shutter). Read up on Obama. You might learn something instead of repeating something you heard.

OBAMA 08′

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT of the She-man man haters club. OTAY

Obama is the best candidate to bring the much needed change and to move this country forward. And I approve this message!

Race will not be a factor in Washington State as there are a low number of African Americans residing in the state. So if Obama wins WA (which I know he will) it will be because he is the better candidate.

Voting for Hillary because she is a woman is the most craziness thing that I have ever heard.

This woman will be voting for Obama.

I see all these comments and it comes to my mind how much lack of experience Obama has. Kenya, where his grand Mother lives is in peril and all he did was to send an statement saying that he is "hoping", he hopes for everything, the political turnmoil will ease. My God he's Grand Mother is there in a middle of a revolt and he is hoping the things will resolve by their own. He has not said a word about Kenya in weeks, apparently he is not even worry for his family. This is the kind of sign that tells me he is not the best candidate.

Democratic better get behind Obama, he will win by a landslide, Hillary would rally the republican base and lose a lot independent votes. Hillary is just more polarizing, I don’t why, I can’t find anything she done to earn her that label, but the fact is she is, the polls showing who is more electable and that’s Obama!

GO TEXAS RANGER SOME PEOPLE CALL YOU STUPID TEXAS RANGER BUT I THINK YOU R OK BUSH.

Please spare me more "Why isn't Hillary's endorsements making the news"…

Ugh, its because she is not getting new endorsements. This one is making news because it happened today. Get it, news? Something new? What do you people want, a headline story about endorsements that happened six months ago.

Clinton supporters sound so whiny and pathetic when the talk about media bias. I guess they just got used to being the only one in the spotlight.

I'll never vote for Obama. I don't believe in phoney messiahs created in large part by the media, and made into a false idol by the whacky left.

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

I am excited but nervous
I know Obama has already won but Hillary will win the nominee because of corrupt superdelegates…

Most of Clinton's super delegates signed on early last year; the recent endorsements reflect the direction of the country. I would venture to say that many people would not have endorsed hillary so soon had they known how powerful and popular obama was going to be. The governor is smart; who would you rather have campaigning for your reelection, hillary or barack? Clinton loses most independents, and that's what it's going to take to win in november.

well good for him. maybe the patriot act will throw itself away.

See, this is so typical. Your bold headlines herald Obama's endorsement by the Washington governor. Clinton's endorsement by the TWO Washington senators barely gets mentioned at the bottom of that article, when it was clearly a major coupe in itself, further showing CNN's clear bias for Obama

Obama the preacher gets another looser to support his oratory.

Jersse in Tacoma wrote: "Another traiter to Womans Movement. Support your own. Black voters do.

Why the hate, Jersee? Nervous your candidate might get beat?You sound like a Republican to me. The Hillary supporters show their gender and racial isues when they get backed into a corner. Anyone else notice that?

Perfect timing!
Obama '08

I've heard it all…Clinton supporters keep stating that Obama has injected race into the primaries…and yet here they are saying that the caucuses are going in Obama's favor because he is black and people don't want to seem racist, so they vote for him. If that isn't enough, we get posts, like some of the above, stating that Washington's governor should support Clinton for no other reason than she is a woman too. Unbelievable. So many Clinton supporters keep claiming to want to talk about the issues, and yet here they are slinging around race and gender accusations.

The Press will take Obama all the way to the White House.

WANOW said: "Another women charlatan not supporting Hillary. She's not with us, and next time we won’t be so liberal with those hand counted votes..

So…if you aren't with us, your against us? Wow, how Bush-like can you get. And Hillary supporeters represent change… Ha!

May the the force be with you Obama. To America and beyond.

Obama '08.

Two U.S. Senators trump one govennor. I know its hard to believe that both Washington state senators have endorsed Hillary Clinton. Senator Murray and Senator Cantwell both endored Hillary. CNN and MSNBC has not mentioned that too often. The gov. is going to lose a lot of women's vote over this endorsement. Race and gender should be neutral in any election, but you have one candidate talking about pride being a a factor and the other can't talk about gender or the media will junp all over her case. Hillary will win the primary elections. As democrats we must insist that the DNC allow the Florida and Michigan delegates be seated. I am a life long democrat (81 years of age and world war two veteran) and if they don't allow them to be seated or the super delegates to vote, I will leave the party. Super delegates were selected for just such purposes.

I love you Hillary supporters. The only reason you know Hillary Rodham Clinton is due to her HUSBAND. She would be nowhere if it wasn't for Bill. I also love the fact she is so strong and smart!!! If she was so strong she would have divorced Bill years ago and made it on her own. The only reason she stayed with Bill is because he was her meal ticket to power and easy money. Maybe that shows she is smart or it may show that she is weak and a pariah. Finally, I find it interesting that a couple that barely ever worked in the private sector (real world) is worth an estimated 10-50 million dollars. They are both parasites – anybody but Hillary!

I find it remarkable that Clinton supporters continue to tout Clinton's experience and policies….yet they never can tell you what they are beyond Clinton's plan for a "universal health plan," and even then, they can't tell you the details of her plan. Then, those same supporters come here and call Obama's supporters cultists, and accuse them of not knowing the issues and saying that Obama has no policies. To top it off, each of Obama's endorsers is a loser, and Clinton's endorsers are the pillars of society. Nobody buys this empty rhetoric. Nobody here is neutral. You aren't convincing anyone with such hypocritical statements.

I belive obama has too look more closer at some issuses.it would be unwise too think every state is the same in this race.pennslyvania he'll lose because of his stand on gun control.people hunt here and enjoy the outdooors.the state should decide what laws. are needed.as gun crimes are comitted harded sentencing should be inopppsed. his other ideas have good merit. but truth is in the details.

Sharon said: "Why doesn't CNN EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER put up Hillary's MULTITUDE of endorsements???????????????????

Okay, how about my 2 favorites for Hillary; Ann Coulter and Janet Reno. I guess abrasive, polarizing types stick together!

I just tried to get into Key Arena to see Obama but it was filled to capacity (about 17,000+ people). There were likely another 5,000 people outside. I've gone to concerts with less excitement.

The power of hope is very evident in Washington. It's so nice to see the hope in the eyes of everyone.

Women have worked so hard for several hundred years to get the right to vote and have the chance to elect a female with all the qualifications to be president and now they are going to vote for a man. Yet they wonder why they are not taken seriously. When Barack wins democratic nomination and looses to John McCain in the general election, history will note that women had their chance and gave it up to a man.

Any feminist that would vote for Hillary is being a hypocrite. Hillary has endorsed her husbands affairs, crushed these womens as enemies, using her husbands resume, and also needs that man to drag her over the finish line. So how is Hillary a model of a strong independent woman. Gender alone doesn't cut it.

It is so clear that the more people get to know Obama the more they like him. Both candidates seems great for the white house, but Obama makes people to believe in politics again. Race is not an issue here. This is a very qualified man with excellent leadership skills and he happens to be a black man.

IT LOOKS LIKE ALL INTELLIGENT WOMEN ARE BACKING OBAMA- WELL HILLARY CAN'T COMPREHEND THAT; SHE IS NOT ONE OF THEM…

Obama is the new McGovern. He's an empty suit with great speeches but no experience and no real plan. I'm afraid McCain will beat him in the general election like a drum.

There are some really hateful women on this blog.

The Media have openly agreed that they are bias against Hillary, which is a shame. I just feel sorry for all those people who are on the Obama band wagon, on the 'yes we can' movement.

Because when its all said and done, every wagon has to stop and every movement has an end. What then?
Then it will boil done to pure inteliigence and experience.

Charisma wont solve problems. Poetry wont put every child in school.

Obama agrees that he will be starting from scratch and is 'going to make a lot of mistakes'
This country is going down the drain, we need people to solve problems not people who will learn on the job.

Only Hillary Can.

Go Obama!!!!!

isn't this the governor that came out behind after 3 recounts and won the election by 70 votes after the 4th?

Who cares! So did Ted, Caroline, Patrick Kennedy, Oprah, Maria Shriver, etc…… Barak show me how you are qualified! Heck if that's the case then I will run for office in 4yrs……I think I'm qualified me just being a junior in college.

Your voting because of race – I apologize to Martin Luther King Jr. for such an inconsiderate statement when he tried so hard to remove this feeling.

I feel because of you he would vote for Hillary.

CHRISIMA AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS………….GIVE ME A BREAK……THESE QUALITYS ARE SURE TO SAVE YOUR COUNTRY IF THERE IS ANOTHER THREAT……… OR MAYBE EVEN THESE QUALITYS CAN CURE YOUR ECONOMY.WAKE UP MY DEAR OBAMA IS A WONDERFUL SPEAKER AND THATS IT…………….

That's great. The Washington Governor made a wise choice. We love Barack here on the West coast. I have to wait till May to vote for him. Maybe for once the people in Oregon will get a voice in an election. I think this election won't be decided soon.
Go Obama

barack obama has so much to offer the american voters. what does hillary offers a flawed judgement when it comes to the most important issues.she has shown that she has no conscience and she only wait until she thinks the wind is in her famerica welcomes the changeavor before she makes up her mind. that kind of thinking has no place in america.

The people of Washington State need a new Govenor. I understand she won her seat by a small margin. Hope she's not planning to run for re-election after making this choice. It reflects poorly on her judgement. She neglected to think about which candidate has the EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS to hold such an office. I for one.. want a leader who has EXPERIENCE. There could not be a clearer choice than Hillary Clinton. This Country needs Hillary Clinton.

My daughter is a registered voter in Seattle, and she will be voting for Hillary. Hopefully all of the intelligent citizens of Seattle will ignore your advice as most people did of Sen. Kennedys.

Although I like both candiates, I can't help but to feel the media's coverage of the two candiates is very lopsided. This article is a perfect example. Governor of Washington endorsing Obama is a headline. Both senators of Washington endorsing Clinton is a blip at the end of this article. Was Cantwell and Murray's endorsement of Clinton a previously published headline? And I just missed it perhaps. I think I will vote for Clinton just because the media is being so unfair to her.

Thank you Gov. Christine Gregoire for your support for our next President of the United States of America!

Obama '08

Obama 08!!!!!

Obama is gonna take the remaining states. Obama for President and Edwards for VP.

Hillary for lobbyist.

Why isn't there a separate headline that states the TWO Senators of Washington have endorsed Hillary Clinton? The last line is like a 'by the way'. Once again … CNN=Obama. Independent Thinker???? Mmmmm

Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray have endorsed Clinton's White House bid.
Governor Gregoire barely won he bid for office last time. I'm thinking her endorsement of Obama will not help her next time.

Its actually kind of cool…I'm a Republican (joining many friends, neighbors and family who are also Republican) and will support Obama – he does seem to cross party lines….baffling are those who would support Hillary….she does not….and modifies her position on a daily basis…and "we" would NEVER vote for her….

Indeed the caucuses format favoured Obama in this election, and on super
tuesday, he won 6 caucuses.
Without this Obama could have been in dich by now. But hoping Hiliary
will win few caucuses in the remaining contests.

She uses 'charisma' as a reason for choosing Obama?! Oh dear oh dear lol

What a foolish woman …

No wonder there is no women president – women don't support own gender.

Also, watching Obama wife's rhetorics, is she a priest? Why does she threaten: if you don't elect him now, he's not be in election in the future?

so the question is if the Hillary supporters will start calling her a "traitor to her gender" the way many posters on here have talked about people like Oprah? Should she be demonized by NOW the way they went after Ted Kennedy? I just have to smirk every time a prominant female endorses Obama, because it puts another nail in the coffin of the ludicrous idea that all "true feminists" have to support Hillary and that those who don't somehow have a problem with strong women

OBAMA 08!!! Let's get rid of the Bush/Clinton Dynasty America!!! We are voting for the same politicians and looking for a different result, NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!! VOTE for a Change! OBAMA 08!!!

Why didn't this headline read that both senators in Washington endorsing Hillary and the governor endorsing Obama? It only reads about Obama's endorsement as usual. Isn't it nice that Hillary has mention on the last sentence. The news media is going to be soooooooooooo sad if Hillary wins.

I don't get the big deal with these endorsements. They don't mean anything. Just look at how the Kennedy/Kerry endorsements didn't help Barack there. I think these politicians are just trying to get some air time for themselves and the media fall for it and give it to them.

Obama will unite this country.

Obama 08!!!!!!!

Before anyone says endorsements don't matter, she is a superdelegate so it kinda does.

Wow!

Now all he needs is to get ahead in the Washington polls!

Unlikely.

CNN why is Hillary's endorsement at the bottom and only one line? Come on CNN!!!!!!

Barack Obama is getting all the endorsements because HE WILL WIN..

YES WE CAN!

Obama 08

Always good to have another Superdelegate in the Obama camp!

so what??!! i believe hillary will win in washington state and go on to win in nebraska as well…not sure of louisiana. she'll prevail in the end

For the record, Clinton is supported by Governor O'malley in Maryland along with Congresswoman Barbara Miluski and has many many serious endorsements in those states. Somehow only Obama's endorsements are newsworthy.

Way to go MADAME the citizens of this great land thank you! obama 08!

She barely won her own election – who is she to talk?

Thank you Governor!

go Obama!

all the way to the white house!!!!!!

Another woman jealous of Senator Clinton. People in jail have charisma. Color me surprised.

we are marching. The message is reaching everybody and everywhere….

Yes. We Can

This is significant in Washington State. Christine Gregoire is up for election this year and her opponent is the same guy, Dino Rossi, who she faced last time. By contrast, Murray & Cantwell are not up for election this year and they both seriously owe the Clintons for helping them retire campaign debts. If nothing else, Gregoire's endorsement, when her neck really is on the line, demonstrates Obama's strength in Washington State.

Thank you Governor Gregoire! Obama has the support of smart women. Washington, you rock!

CNN – your pledged delegate count in "Dems dred drawn-out campaign" is incorrect. MSNBC's tally this morning was
Barack Obama 861
Hillary Clinton 855

WHY DIDN'T YOU MENTION THET THE SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON
ENDORSED HILLARY!!!!
BIASED MEDIA AS USUAL

Sweet. Another woman for Obama. I am happy to see that Gov. Christine Gregoire doesn't feel it's necessary to vote based on gender.

Look, endorsements don't matter.

But, it'll be interesting to see how the "referees" such as NOW-NY and others react. This are the self-appointed referees who determine which women are "real" women and which are "sell-outs" based on whether they vote as they're told or whether they act as liberated independent women and vote for the person who they think will bring the best results for our country.

What is she thinking?

Another women charlatan not supporting Hillary. She's not with us, and next time we won’t be so liberal with those hand counted votes..

That is great news.

You go girl!

Inspiration trumps old-school politics. This shows that Obama transcends race and gender. First time in years we've had this choice!

Shame on Gregoire.

Governors are so stupid for endorsing candidate before a primary election. They alienate part of their constientuency. They should hold their endorsement for the general election only.

I'm just waiting for Clinton supporters to make mean-spirited remarks about Governor Gregoire. They'll probably call her a jealous old hag.

I agree that endorsements don't do too much for getting votes, but they're good at playing psycological warfare with your opponent. For example, it's now harder for Mrs Clinton to play the woman card now that so many prominent woman leaders are backing Obama.

there is no fun at this site its all about him!!!!!!!!!

I have had it with all these traitor "female" governors endorsing Obama over Hillary. Imagine if African-American governors across the country turned their backs on Obama. Where is the sisterhood? For shame.

As long as the superdelegates do not cheat, then the party will be united. If they do then I will vote for McCain! I will not vote for Billary

Barack on!

Funny (not HA HA funny), how the press leads with Obama news and hides the Hillary news somewhere at the bottom of the page.

The press doesn't want Obama they just don't want Hillary>

Well guess what, half of all democrates do want Hillary and it would be nice if the press could show us and Hillary Clinton the respect we deserve.

This Half for Hillary!

obama 2008!

Well, she is my governor and I am very disappointed. The senators from Washinton support Hillary and they have worked close to her in that role, so I think they have more background to use in these endorsments.

thank you Govenor for you endorsement…….Yes we can!!!!!!!!!!

Another split on the way..Hillary will win the nomination by a hair. However, it doesn't matter who wins, the party will be split. Mr Obama has made it clear. He said " her people will vote for me if I win, but my people may not vote for her.. That's the code word for, Do not support Hillary if she wins the nomination. I have news for Mr Obama, because of his words, I for one will not support him if he wins the nod.

WHO CARES…. It appears that she was barely elected herself….

Go Obama, another $25.00 is in the mail .

Another traiter to Womans Movement.

Support your own. Black voters do.

former 2 times Washington Governor Mr. Luo endorsed Hillary Clinton.
Mr. Luo has better reputation than current WA Governor in WA

If Obama starts winning these liberal states, he'll be doing pretty well.

He won't though.

This is great news.

Yes we can….. and Yes we will…..

Charisma isn't the same as leadership skills Governor.

Thank you, Governor!

Obama is our best hope….. and it is so vital –especially now– that Barack Obama build consensus among Democrats.

When did "Charisma" become a qualification for determining whom to endorse?

Gov. Christine Gregoire just made an intelligent choice.

If the governer of Washington only won by 100 plus votes, then what can she do for Obama?

I wonder if Gov. Gregoire's endorsement will prove as meaningless as those of Sen. Ted Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Maria Shriver's and John Kerry. At the end of the day, regardless of endorsements, I think people realize our country is NOT in a position to elect a "trial and error" president such as Barack Obama. We need someone who has specific plans and knows what their doing! i.e. HILLARY CLINTON!! She really is our only hope!

Go Obama!!

Can someone tell me what "Leadership Skills" Obama possesses?

What leadership skills! Will someone tell me where he has proven himself to be a proven leader of this country. Motivatioanl speaker YES, proven leader NO! He has shown me nothing.

I wonder how did the democratic governers find about the " leadership skills" of OBAMA….

-uneducated doctor..

What leadership skills? What has he done to illustrate he is a leader? A leader is someone with proven experience….someone who can speak about knowledgeably and clearly about policy… someone who knows their industry and who's worked within the confines of their industry. I'm baffled by those statements.

Why does the press fail to announce Hillarys endorsements from the last 2 days, Norman, Dicks, Kildee, Dingell, and Lincoln it amazes some how baised the media has become.

Those who think Obama should wait for 4 or 8 years, AFTER another Clinton dynasty are either really dumb, or simply blind to royalty as we see in the Bush folks.

The Clintons are not in this for you, me, Obama, or the this nation. They are paving the way for Chelese Clinton. The next time you get to be screwed up by the Clintons, they would talk you into it like this:

If a woman (Hillary) has done it, Chelese can do it!!! What would be your answer then? Given that the Clintons have had 8 years in office (and Hillary is still out there), common sense tells us that, like the Kennedys, they would have long stepped aside by now. But they simply won't as long as Chelese (the princess) is still out there growing up as a viable future nominee. This is what keeps Hillary going, like any mother would do (thanks to my wife for this insight)!!!!!

So people, wake up to some facts and realities of life!!!! The Clintons have and will continue to dupe most, though not all of the brightest people in this nation.

I endorse Hillary to lead this country – she is brilliant and would be a wonderful politician – also in foreign policies – she is the best!!!

Washington just like most of the west is Clinton Country. These high endorsements are not going to bail Obama out from what his mediocre public service in the senate.

As the campaign rolls on it is becoming clear that an Obama nominee would carry with hime an increased number of Congressmen and women and senators with him in the coming general election. The stark fact is Billary will not. To win the general it will be nessecary to carry some red, swing and all the blue states, again it is highly unlikely that Billary can achieve this goal but there is a reasonable expectation the Barack Obama could and will. For my fellow Democrats it is now make your mind up time do you want a long shot at the Whitehouse or do you want a near racing certainty.

Hillary = lose
Obama = win

take it or leave it.

Yay!
I'll be at my local Dem caucus tomorrow supporting Mr Obama!

Again, Obama is simply the best.

Obama08.I am happy more people are seeing the writing on the wall.
Hillary is so divisive and cannot win a general election.

Shameful! and what has she done for Washington lately – nothing!

endordements do not matter,stop headlining them ,please!

Why was there no political ticker when Senator Patty Murray endorsed CLinton a week ago? Was Cnn too busy idolizing Obama?

Why was there no political ticker when Senator Patty Murray endorsed CLinton a week ago? Was Cnn was too busy idolizing Obama?

why no headlines about the two us senators supporting hillary..

cnn its real obvious how you..indirectly..show your support for obama..

hillary is one strong woman to put up with this type of media support for obama

hillary 08

Obama is the real deal. Way to go Obama'08!

Go McCain! Forget the pathetic democrats who value charisma over political experience. We're at war, people. Do you think the terrorists will give up their fight over some charm? Give me a brake, President of the US is the commander in chief of the Army and Navy. If you want charming fellows, vote for Regis and Kelly.

Christine knows where her bread is buttered. Washington is mostly Black and if she doesn't want to cause a storm she better back him. CNN keeps talking about how Obama does so much better when the format is a caucuse. This is such a load. Obama wins the states where the population is mostly Black. Yes this race has turned into a movement, a Black movement and everyone sees it. Obama does not have the experience to be president but he is Black and with the Black community this seems to be all that matters. If I was Black I also would want to have a Black president but I still would want him to be qualified first.

This is great news! Here is another indication that all women aren't supporting Hillary Clinton! Although I have nothing against Hillary and truly admire that she is a political machine in her own right. I believe this country, including Hillary can use a change in WA. Although Senator Obama is certainly charasmatic he is also very qualified and capable to lead this country. This is evident in how he's put together such a masterful and brilliant campaign.

This is great news GO Obama 08

all these woman politician who endorsed Obamba believe they will be his
running mate will be very disappointed. Obamba has his running mate long time
ago. It will be non other than John Kerry. Just ask the chief adviser to Obamba,
Axelrod. HE WAS RUNNING JOHN KERRY'S fail 2004 campaign.

Great…
Another rational Democratic leader!!

Endorsements may not mean the world when talking about peoples' votes, but they do speak volumes about ones credibility. I mean look, I wouldnt endorse an un-motivated, vision-less, and incompetent (get the point) individual to lead my country.

Would you?

Obama 08!!

Its going to take a lot more than charisma to clean up the mess Bush will leave behind. I choose not to roll the dice and go with experience. Hillary knows what awaits her, and she speaks for the majority of the American people.

Gosh when it comes to Obama everyone just falls in line.

We can't wait to caucus for Barack tomorrow! Personally not much of a Gregoire fan, but I guess this won't hurt, though MA proved that having both senators endorsing a candidate doesn't always pan out.

Most everyone I know loves Barack–and yes, we have researched, read and understand his positions. I'm not anti-Hillary, but I believe he is a far better candidate on so many levels.

It's so nice to feel that your vote actually does matter this year!

Why is it that everytime somebody endorses Obama you put it in big letters but you don't do the same with Clinton when somebody endorses her? Is this what you call fair newscasting or you do this intentionally to attract more Obama supporters who are mostly African-Americans and who don't usually pay attention to CNN? How about us who are always there with you because of your fairness?

people of Washington vote for Hillary you will get the change that we needed for the American people. Go Hillary

As a resident of Washington, I am proud of you Christine!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice to see Governor Gregoire endorse Senator Obama. I am looking forward to caucusing for him this coming Saturday. Please come join me and make your voice heard. It's important that we bring about the change we need in this country.

keep cleaning those caucuses up obama and the walls of the primaries will continue to crumble in your favor.

More and more people are joining the Movement!!!
Please Ask Hillary Clinton to Drop from the Race!!!! She is a fake! she lies! she is greedy! she will divide the country!
I am a democrat but will NEVER vote for her!!!!

YAY! Another one has seen the light! How many more need to endorse him before you Hillary supporters recognize the innevitable??

Barack Obama will be our next President!

I believe Barack Obama would win this race …
I need some clarification though on the difference between pledged delegates and super delegates

Gov. Christine Gregoire,
How can you endorse the blah blah blah of Obama? Washington Dems… take charge and be smarter!

GO OBAMA…

What leadership skills. Hillary has been a leader and has way more leadership skills then Obama. Did Oprah have something to do with this endorsement. Are they jealous of Hillary.

Barack Obama's going to win the democratic election. Especially after a WOMAN GOVERNOR endorses him. :O

The question that must be answered is, which candidate can unite and inspire a tattered nation and the world?? I believe Senator Barack Obama is that singular candidate. Yes We Can!!

BRAVO! Another win for OBAMA!

One for him, two for Hillary, enough said!!

i bet the governor does not want to Hillary to be the first woman president because she is saving it for herself. I wonder why she did not run for president (hmmmnn). can you believe it she prefer obama because of his charisma and leadership skjills. what leadership skills are you refering to, gov? what Hillary does is not enough for you? And by the way, I haven't even heard about you until this article was posted by cnn!

Congrats to another strong female who has decided it is all about the best candidate that can get the job done! With Obama, yes we can.

At least the senators know to support a winner. Go Hillary!!!

BIG NEWS HERE……BARACK OBAMA IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE TO BEAT MCCAIN ON EVERY POLL TALLIED…….HILLARY LOSES ON MOST…….LETS PROPEL THIS CANDIDATE TO VICTORY BOTH IN NOMINATION AND PRESIDENCY….OBAMA 08

It was expected from an area like Washington State. All professional, educated, and enlighted people will back up Barack Obama to be the next President of the United States. Be "united" and as Democrats vote for Barack Obama.

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will be caucusing for Obama tomorrow!
Obama 08″

one more !!!!! GOOOO OBAMA !!!!

ATTENTION:

JUST BY READING THE DEEP SEEDED RACIAL OVERTONES DIRECTED AT OBAMA I,M VOTING FOR HILLARY SO WE WON'T LOSE ANOTHER INTELLIGENT AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAN…MALCOM, MARTIN, AND GERONIMO PRATT WAS ENOUGH. AMERICA WILL NEVER BE READY FOR A NON-WHITE PRESIDENT OR MAYBE IN 300 YEARS AFTER ALL THE RACES HAVE INTERMINGLED AND NOONE RACE WILL BE PURE ANY MORE.

YAHOO! GO BARACK!

yes we can!!

Out with the old, in with the new.

Go obama!

Another vote bought by Obama.. This is what money and Ted Kennedy can do.. Another one going for 'charisma' and the cool guy..

Hillary'08!

So much for endorsements

Great Endorsement!!!!!

Obama 08

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought he wanted superdelegates to stay out of it? He's projected to take it 60-40. I think the she is safe in endorsing him.

My projection for super tuesday was Obama by 5. This time…. KY, LO, MD, HI, VA, DC OH, RI, MS, NC, IN and SC have 9-56% african american. When you factor in ethnicity, education level, wealth and caucus factor… I think he will take all of these states and come out 100 delegates ahead.

The guy is Steve Urkel with a better tailor. Go figure.

Obviously once again someone is supporting Obama for his way of making people feel good rather than actually able to get something done.

charisma ….???

What a reason in times like these to choose a candidate? I am not surprised the vote was so close to put her into office? Seems Washington state has some people who really understand what it takes to get the job done?

I am saddened at hearing this. Not that Obama is not ok, but that is what he is ok. A movement doesn't mean that things can be done. Working within and changing that works. If movements worked Bush would have been gone along time ago. Movements come and go. But Hillary has work long and hard for where she is has the same deep feelings of change as Obama. Since I am from Washington it really does come as a blow.

As an educated female, I am so happy to see Gov. Gregoire endorse Obama. It proves that not all women are buying into that "Let's make history" line that the Hillary camp is pushing. We are electing a president. Not to make that history for that individual, but to move this country forward. And Barack Obama is the best candidate to do that.

There you go with your Obama-bias, CNN! Glaring, bright and proud!

I thought other people were being to sensitive to this idea, but this proves their point.

Why couldn't the headline say, "Washington governor endorses Obama, senators endorse Clinton." That would be fair reporting. Instead, you place the senators' endorsements in the final last line, like an after-thought. Shame on you CNN!

Uh oh. How long until the group "N.O.W." labels Christine Gregoire a traitor to her gender? It would not surprise me, as this is exactly what they did to Senator Kennedy when he too endorsed Obama. Stay tuned.

Finally! A Washington State politician who has enough principle, backbone, and clarity to support the right candidate. I'm terribly disappointed with Sen. Cantwell, Sen. Murray, Locke and Sims. Their lukewarm endorses clearly show the only reason they support her – political IOUs and favors. Cheers to Gregoire!

endorse in substance not in charisma, because when everything is over he will face some tough challenges, bottom line one should endorse another based on substance and accomplishment.

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire thanks for the endorsement! But what took you so long?!?!

Come on Obama supporters let's up the ante and target Obama donations at $1 million dollar per day from now till the end of the month.

Obama in 08!

Thank you Gov. Gregoire–you're a true citizen…

Many thanks Governor for your good thought. We hope Obama will win Washington.

Thats good news. Lets hope this leads to a big Obama win. I'm tired of ignorent people saying that Obama doesn't have the experience, he does not really know anything, he has an Islamic name, went to an Islamic school. People need to stop look at FOX NEWS and find the facts for themselves. OBAMA 08!!

Another endorsement for Obama. What will it take for the Hillary supproters to see the light?

Hopefully all these endorsements from local officials will convince the remaining superdelegates that Obama is the right person to represent the democratic party when this thing goes to a brokered convention.

i love it keep them coming ,it shows that we are fired up ready go

that's my governor – go Chris!

Obama 2008

Washington is been swept by Obama's movement , hundred thousand strong for Obama.Barack the Vote!!!

That's great!

Another Kennedy and Kerry?

Thank You ! I takes a lot to stand up against the long reach of the Clintons.

I applaud every politician who has the guts to stand up with the people and support Barack Obama against all the lies and the spin from the Clinton campaign !

Janet , Missouri

Yet another to fall under the spell of Obama's poetry and empty promises! When will people start focussing on ISSUES and POLICIES???? Christine – you say it was a difficult choice – usually under such circumstances it's best to go with substance over unproven potential.

And yes, we've heard the various arguments that this choice is not about race nor gender. But in many other respects it most certainly is. The reality is that it may be a very long time before another woman gets this close to becoming the president of the United States. If women really want to see real CHANGE, they will support Hillary Clinton and for the first time in HISTORY allow a WOMAN to take power of this country.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT.

I like how the title was an endorsement for Obama even though the information in the article clearly shows that Hillary got two major endorsements, but you guys kept that down to one line with no explanation of the endorsement like you did for Obama, did you CNN? Would you get your lips off Obama's butt long enough to tell a decent Story!?

Obama 08

Thank you Governor! We welcome your endorsement! Yes We Can!

Someone should force clinton to accept the 2nd ticket of Vice President.

Christine Gregoire bought the hype like so many others. She was swayed by his charisma? So was the Obama Girl. She was swayed by his leadership skills? What leadership skills has he shown that Hillary hasn't? Get real, honey, you endorsed him because you fell under the spell of Obamamania. Well, we voters in California were able to withstand Obama's high profile endorsements of people like Ted and Caroline Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver Schwarznegger, and Robert DeNiro, and vote with our minds not our emotions. Most voters are suffering from Obama-fatigue and view him as an arrogant pretender who has overplayed his hand. The next few weeks will be interesting indeed.

I was wondering this today……
The OBAMA supporters continually state OBAMA was against the war from the beginning…..why is this something to be PROUD of as I see it DIFFERENTLY.
This is my reasoning….
With all the information we had from GWBush and the rest of his crew the MAJORITY of the AMERICAN PEOPLE were in support and PROUD when they brought down the statue.
OBAMA and his currrent supporters apparently are proud the OBAMA was against supporting the SAFETY of te AMERICAN PEOPLE. When The Dixie Chicks took that position they were pulled off radio stations as UNAMERICAN.
Why is NOBODY seeing that OBAMA was UNAMERICAN and Hillary as the one supporting the SAFETY of the United States???
At that time she voted to give GWB the authority to do what he wanted to do and the MAJORITY of the american people felt that as well…..so why is HILLARY be villified????
I think the question should be why did OBAMA not want our country SECURE??????
NOW WE KNOW WE WERE MISLED by GWBush and his people, but at the time we ALL were.
But again at the time when OBAMA is questioning Hillary….I think the question should be WHY WAS OBAMA NOT CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY???????

Wow, Charisma will do it every time, ridiculous. What Leadership, the leadership of the cult that he now has hanging on his every word?

Washington Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray have endorsed Clinton's White House bid. Wow CNN, Hillary's endorsement by the Senators was an afterthought!! you just kill me. Fair and non-biased by foot. I never thought I would see the day, when I would get fair reporting from FOX News and not CNN, unbelievable.

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Maybe she should support Hannah Montana… there's charisma for you.

You go, girl, Govnor! lol

Senator Obama will need a female governor as her VP; so you have placed yourself in the runnings. lol

Great choice in putting the interest of the United States ahead of gender. That is the sign of the kind of leader that Hilary Clinton will never be!

US will have a female President; BUT SHE WILL NOT BE A CLINTON! lol

The problem with this nation is that we no longer live in a free society with the freedom of speech or the freedom to choose, our own likes and dislikes. whether some one likes or dislikes what another person says about them or there race is no longer freedom of choice or speech because our cowardly government intervenes to protect there votes and friends no longer the publics right to live as they choose.

Good job, Gov!

Obama '08!

Thank you , you see what most people do.

Thanks, Christine – Madam governor. I'm finding that it will make it much easier for me to understand why women will never reach the highest office in my lifetime. Its okay to be a woman governor – and run a state, but then turn around and vote against the only woman ever to be intelligent enough or strong enough or have the background and backbone to stand up for what I thought women have fought for. Big decision – charisma over substance – give me a break.

Maybe I'll be around to see you up for re-election. Maybe the woman you are letting down at this election will remember and vote you out of office. This is why woman will never be president of this country. I'll personally vote for George Strait, he has lots of charisma! He's much easier on the ears than the "camp-meet'n preacher that you obviously enjoy listening to.

Go for the charisma – that'll make our country better.

Why doesn't CNN EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER put up Hillary's MULTITUDE of endorsements???????????????????
I think Jack Nicholson trumps Hulk Hogan's ANYDAY!
How about ALL the Gov & Senators endorsing HER????????????????
How about Whoopi's VOTE for Hillary????????

Smart woman…

another blow to hilly campS
GO OBAMA!!

Another loser teaming up!

I can see why she barely won her governorship. Leadership skills? What leadership skills. No one will contest that Obama has Charisma but I have yet to see him lead. In fact, his "present voting" habits and missing votes, then bashing those who did vote is the opposite of leadership. I am disappointed with your decision Governor.

Good for you!

Thank you…….

If we let this man slip through our fingers, we may never find someone like him again. He is a leader in the true sense of the word. Change will never happen unless the people believe it is possible. Barrack takes our hand and shows us that change is possible. . . and we believe.

It's funny how the entire story is about how the Governor is backing Obama and there is a one liner at the bottom that says the 2 Washington Senators are backing Clinton. Can you say biased reporting?!?!?

You can put money on the fact that this woman will not get reelected.

She threw her support behind an empty bag of oratory.

Adios Crissy baby!

Hi,

It is obvious that the American people have chosen Obama. He has won more states than H.Clinton. The idea of deligates reflects a sign of dectatorship over the peoples voice. Whoever the mojority vote for is the winner.Even a 5 year Old can explain that. I hope the Dem Party seat and decide using the deligate voters that the one who wins the most states is in better position to face the Republican nominee.

Thanks,

Tony

HILLARY IS IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON, SHE IS CAMPAIGNING IN UNION TERRITORY, THERE MUST BE A WALMART NEAR BY.

TOALL AMERICANS IN SEATTLE. HILLARY IS A FRAUD AND SHE MAKES UP STORIES

WASHINGTON FOR OBAMA

…a white, woman governor…how are the Clintonites going to spin that as racist…Obama also got the endorsement of Idaho Governor Chet Culver…seems the most recent superdelegates are now coming on board to Obama…..so will the voters!!

According to the newly released poll from Time magazine, Senator Obama beats Senator McCain in a head to head match up.

Obama (D) 48%, McCain (R) 41%

Clinton (D) 46%, McCain (R) 46%

We saw earlier ones from Kerry and Kennedy. The people of washington will speak. I hope it's not a caucus. People dont' want to be called racist so they lign up with Obama. A vote should remain secret.

I say let's ban all caucuses and let everybody vote.
Who has time to spend a whole day in a room just to express his presidential preference? Isn't that archaic?

Go Hillary Go!!!

This is good news. I hope you still have enough time to garner some votes from this late endorsement. Here's what the Hillary supports will say: Imagine that? A white woman endorses Obama? What is this world coming to. . . .this man has no substance.

Really now, if he had no substance, do you think the Govenor of Washington would endorse him?

GO OBAMA!

78 delegates is a big prize, will be interesting how this plays out.