EL PASO, Texas (CNN) – For the second election night in a row, Hillary Clinton failed to acknowledge or congratulate Barack Obama after he won the day in dominating fashion.
On Tuesday in El Paso, hours after Virginia had been called for Obama, she stuck to her “Texas campaign kickoff” message and did not stray from an energetic, Lone Star-themed stump speech. She did mention Obama by name, only to chide his health care plan.
On Saturday night in Richmond, Virginia, Clinton spoke to a crowd of thousands at the state’s annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, but she ignored Obama’s quartet of blowout primary and caucus wins that day as well (Obama also won the Maine caucuses the next day).
The courtesy of conceding a primary or caucus loss - and then congratulating your opponent - is by no means required. But it has become standard practice during campaign season.
Clinton congratulated Obama and John Edwards after their first and second place finishes in the Iowa caucuses. Obama returned the favor in New Hampshire, saying Clinton “did an outstanding job.” That courtesy continued through the early states.
But as the race has shifted to a delegate chase with dozens of states in play around the country, the notion of congratulating one’s opponent seems, for Clinton, to have fallen by the wayside.
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What a sore loser
Texas isn't stupid Hillary.
Give Hillary a break. Getting your balls kicked in is painful for a woman candidate too.
Lets not forget Obama did not congratulate Hillary on her super tuesday wins as she did him.
Hillary is showing her true colors. She's too busy crying and stamping her feet to do anything! What a loser!
This woman has no grace. Forget congrats to Obama, what about her volunteers? She didn't even acknowledge them. She was too busy pandering to my fellow Texans to keep her alive with her "say anything to win" talk.
Her campaign managers have resigned. So much for her CEO leadership skills.
I love Texas and Texas loves Obama!
Shows you how calssless she is
GO OBAMA!
What else would you expect from a Clinton?
Hillary is so much in denial it is almost pathological. Really, it is scary.
In denial.
Dear HEALTH CARE VOTERS:
Maybe someone can help me out. Why does Hillary get such benefit of doubt when it comes to health care? Wasn't it her task force's secrecy and arrogance, and her insistance on a mandate that set the entire cause of universal health care back 15 years and counting. Her job was to make sure we had a universal plan in 1993, and, well, she didn't do so well. So why exactly do so many trust her now?
Well this just shows what kind of person Hillary Clinton is. SEE .........it is all about CLINTON with this lady , she doesn't respect you , me , or anything.
CNN, let it go. It's over for her anyways. I mean, another campaign head bailed on her. So why rub salt into the wounds? She has run a great campaign.
so? he did not congratulate her on her super tuesday victories. She did. CNN get over it!
Hillary is over.......
Hillary is either being rude or pretending Obama does not exist. What matters is the people acknowledge Obama and have voted for Change all over America.
Good !! why should she !
Outstanding rally in EL PASO Hillary, Now can you get Obama
to debate policy in between his poetry readings?
Maybe she's afraid that if she congratulates him, the room will erupt in cheers!
Yes We Can!
she's a sore loser and an annoying winner. when she loses a state, that state automatically does not matter and it's voting process is called into question but when she wins a state the state automatically becomes the most representative state America has to offer and is an overwhelming victory for her.
Cause she knows she underestimated Obama and just how strong his message is..this election was hers to win but I'm sorry you can't compete againest an idea or vision...those type of things deal with much more emotion then experience...Hilary is just to full of her self ...she thought that president seat was hers cause she was sill with Bill but you can't fight a Vision or idea with race baiting...its all showing now...I gurantee you...if she does not win both Ohio and texas by a blow out margin her superdelegate pool will shrink..
Why should she "Bow" down to him ? The race is not over – I am sick and tired of CNN and MSNBC taking pot shots at our former "First Lady"
Don't you think she still deserves some respect ?
After the last 8 years – The Clinton admistration looked really good ~
Beg off and give the "Woman" the respect she deserves.
Obama ..2004 Senate ...Huh ? He's a PUP !
He should have more respect for her – Just standing next to her – But OH he won't debate her.
In some ways, I feel sorry for Senator Clinton. I believe she thought she would win the nomination in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, she didn't recognize what Americans are looking for. . .a change. And that is what Senator Obama represents.
After the last debate, Obama graciously pulled out Hillary's chair for her to stand. She NEVER said thank you or acknowledged his kindness. I saw that is rude. She is not the Queen of England. Maybe she thinks this country is her monarchy.
All i want to know is when will Mike Gravel DropOut.
Keep me Posted CNN
Ontopic: Hillary Clinton cannot Congratulate Obama because her mouth is full of the dust left behind by Obama.
She hasent even Thanked her voters in Virginia/Maryland or D.C
My guess is the dust does not taste good.
No it Must not
YES WE CAN OBAMA 08!!!!!!
Hope is not lost. SHE will win because the majority of the smarter Americans know that a "rock star" cannot lead a country.
Umm, Rachel – Obama did congratulate Hillary on super Tuesday. Hillary, a poor sport, an inability to compromise, partisanship and divisiveness.
Not what we need in the character and personality of someone who needs to bring the nation together and move forward.
The house of cards is crashing down all around her, but she just keeps her head buried deep in the sand. How could the Clinton political machine possibly fail?
Hillary is suppose to congraulate Obama for a win but he doesn't have to congraulate her when see wins. Sounds sexist to me!!!
Ok CNN, we get the picture....you endorse Obama. You don't have to post articles like these to prove who you favor. To stoop so low to report that Hil did not congratulate Obama is unprofessional.
How PRESIDENTIAL . . .
COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE HILLARY!
OBAMA did at least acknowledge Hillarys wins, for those who do not bother to look up facts.
Sore loser Hillary. Grow up!
Obama did congratulate Clinton on Super Tuesday; I watched him.
Regardless, it's an unpleasant sign (and more of the same-old ugly politics that are pushing voters to Obama) when common courtesy is gone.
I thought Hillary was trying to show her human, feminine side? Apparently not.
rachel, obama won more states than hillary on the super tuesday and he did congratulate hillary for her wins.
He did rachel, please state facts!
Oh MY GOD TALK ABOUT BIAS!!!!! Where was Obama congrats on super tuesday. Its scary with the media CNN and NBC. Poor McCain doesn't stand a chance if he is up against Obama. The media will tear him to shreads. No wonder Fox news Dominates this Network.. Its truely sad. Why doesn't CNN and NBC just come on out an endorse Obama. Atleast be honest about it. I would love too see the kinda coverage Obama will get if he is president compared to Bush. Very sad
The Clinton ship is sinking. And the captain does not know an honourable way to go down.
Senator Obama, storming on his way to the greatest victory!
Stop trying to find fault in every little thing that Hillary does. Enough is enough!
Why should she – the race isn't over until it's over.
Wow I am starting to get really angry with CNN- you know he didn't do this with the other states, why is this news?
Rachel,
At his rally after Super Tuesday Senator Obama said
"I congratulate her on her victories tonight. She's been running an outstanding race."
That sounds remarkably like a congratulations to me. Senator Clinton has decided to ignore the wishes of the majority of the people twice now..
I guess she figures if he's going to snub her on Super Tuesday, then on the Senate floor the next day...why should she extend any courtesies to someone so rude.
But, CNN will spin this to her being the bad one.
Riiiigght.
WOW... What a sore loser. I think that is very distasteful. My mamma always taught me to give congratulations and credit where it is due. Shame Shame Shame on you Hillary! That says a lot about your character. Very sad!
What's with the canned applause at the Obama Wisconsin Rally?
sorry rachel, give it a rest ,her true colors have finally come out. she's in it for herself, not the country, if she wins, I'll be the sore loser cuz I'm moving to canada.
Soon she'll be able to thank him for making her early retirement possible.
She hasn't lost, nor one, anything yet. Let's save the concession til the convention. What a stupid article.
Obama did not congratulate Hillary on her wins Feb 5th. She sure did. What I don't get sometimes is why even report something like this? I mean, I honestly think they do this to stir up the fire. I used to be an Obama fan – but that has dissolved as his arrogance and non-specifics scared me to the Clinton camp.
Did anyone see Hillary say thank you in the last debate after Obama pulled out her chair? No, she did not look at him or even thank him. She thinks she is royalty. How rude honey. We are in America!
Hillary knows she will have to congratulate Obama all the way till the convention if she doesn't concede earlier. I have to give Romney credit for conceding early on for his party.
Cynthia McFadden asked Hillary in a Nightline interview after the NH primary if Obama had called to congratulate her. Hillary was very nice to Obama in the answer and stated "Oh, well, we've all been so busy."
Get your facts straight on who stopped congratulating who first CNN!
Is this even news? I hate how CNN has become the Barack Obama Network.
I'd be peeved too, if I were her. She's running out of the only demographics that vote for her: (1) women who vote on gender not issues (2) elderly (3) low income entitlement based voters ( 4 ) low-education level voters. There might be enough of them left to help her out in Ohio and PA, though. What do educated people know, anyway.
That is why we are listening Obama live.....Hillary's is speech in El Paso is out of pace...
She has to stay on her message. If she starts to congratulate Obama, she might tear up.
It is not necessary for Clinton to congratulate Obama.
Obama 08
Rachel – Yes, Senator Obama DID INDEED congratulate Senator Clinton on her Super Tuesday wins. If you're going to post a comment, I recommend being informed if you want to be taken seriously.
Leave Hillary alone....she was hurting!
Poor Hillary, the ship is sinking to bad... I wonder what she's going to do after Ohio and Texas close the doors in front of her!
I would not vote for Obama regardless. I hope the Replubicans win if Obama's name is on the ticket.
People do not know why they are voting other than he is black.
I am looking for a hard working person, looks like the Harvard grad has not worked hard enough for me.
Hillary or McCain
Yes V in Memphis Enough is enough, Hillary is history now. ...
Tacky.
She's weak. I'm sure she'll have Bill somewhere talking at a Black church in Houston, then up to Akron as well. Lame.... I just want to know how you lose a delegate lead in one month after being up like a billion points for months
Big deal. Get over it. Does he need his hinnie kissed every two minutes? Let Oprah do it.
Obama gets enough media coverage, so i am sure is not losing any coverage time by Hillary not congradulating him. So what she didn't congradulate him, are we so anal now that we must watch every single thing that Hillary does and analyze it. Why can't people do the same for Obama, why not disect every little thing he does. All says is a bunch of nothing but hope this change that, he has no substance to him and still people folk to go vote for him. People give me a break!!!
Obama didn't bother to congratulate Clinton on Super Tuesday and she congratulated him- Maybe she figures the press will congratulate him and themselves as they owe these wins to some really biased reporting as well
Today in Washington WAMU news director actually apologized for the unbalanced reporting-
I guess that the Columbus Post Dispatch and John Glenn figure that they still want the most competent person for President and I think we will see a new day for Clinton in Texas and Ohio and then we can see if Obama bothers to congratulate her.
Rachel,
actually he congratulated Hillary on Super Tuesday for her wins...
How about:
"Obama : Still no congratulations for Clinton" after her wins!!!
This whole drama is driven by the media to put Hillary on the defensive.
I hope people are intelligent enough to eventually choose Hillary as she is the only one standing between a republican winning the presidential race.
I think the republicans want Obama to win the primaries so that they can beat him in the presidential elections.
I see no other reason why a republican governor of SC should tell people to vote for Obama!!!!
Come on ppl... stop kidding yourselves and get real.
HILLARY '08!!!
It appears to me that by failing to have the courtesy of congratulating Mr. Obama, Hillary is really showing her true colors.
Not surprising to me, though; I already knew she was a ruthless witch who cares only for herself.
What could you expect? She's nothing but a sore loser.
In Texas on March 4th we'll show that cow what happens to sore losers
they spin everything to look pretty for him. I'm surpised they don't do a adult film where they all make him happy so to speak. trying to be g rated about this comment but you get the picture. Can CNN's nose get any browner?
V, the media does this to every candidate. Hillary is just on the losing end now. Obama has captured America's allegiance.
It's all calculated and measured.
Except for having to fire her campaign manager.
Does it matter? She's losing all over the country.
She's done soon.
So I was thinking. Well, actually I was sort of noticing that CNN seems to like Obama more than Hillary. I mean... It is kind of obvious. CNN should just endorse Obama and get it over with because I think it is kind of wrong to go about like CNN is not really going for Obama when they keep posting stuff like this.
We started seeing her true color. Hillary is too greedy to give up something which she does not deserve.
TEXAS and OHIO show DC, VA and MD how stupid they are.
Get out and vote HILLARY like Florida, CA and NY the states that really count.
well just wait till osama gets in we all be moving to canada i will not vote for him something isnt right with him
Hillary was so gracious when she was winning.....how weird?!
Totally uncouth and disrespectful and selfcentered..
I hope your losses hurt, Hillary!
What about Obama turning his back on Clintion in the State of the Union address? The media is so biased against Clinton..
For heaven's sake, what are Obama's credentials???
What a sad, petty woman! Leader of the free world?! I think not!
The true self of a person comes through during the rough times.
I guess the press won't stop picking on Hillary. We get it, everyone likes Obama better. But please, please let the voters look the issues and decide for themselves.
There are more than just black and white people in this country.!!!!
Rachel, they both did congratulate each other on their super tuesday wins.
Man, I wish Hillary will mock Obama or something. Can't believe Obama won
Thank GOD Hillary didn't congrats Obama.
The true character of Hillary comes out. If she can't take the heat of losing a few state primaries and is such a sore loser, how can we expect her to hold up on the world stage where the stakes are highest?
Obama has my vote. I'm voting for Hope.
CNN is covering very biased and negative stories against Clinton. It emphasizes all negatives about her campaing while diminishing those of Obama and continually discussing his wins, when they barily discussed hers on Super Tuesday.
Hillary is showing her true colors – willing to congratulate others when she wins and unwilling to acknowledge the will of the people. Should make us question if she has the people's good at heart!
I find it funny that Obama never mentioned Hillary's wins over super Tuesday but now CNN feels the need to make it look like she is snubbing him.
If Hillary losses the nomination I for one WON'T vote for Obama. He's proven to be the man of the RICH white people and the black hope.
For years I have relied on CNN.com for news coverage – I am now grateful for usatoday.com – so long CNN your mediocre news coverage grabbing at stories like has Clinton or Obama congratulated one another is pathetic. Signing off here and leaving you to report on Paris Hilton sightings once your fascination with Clinton and Obama is old news.
CNN – you just keep on stroking the Obama campaign's g-spot, don't you.
Re: this story... who cares? Obama is 10 times more obnoxious than Hillary. And I recall more than a few instances when he was downright rude toward her. Recall: "Your likeable enough, Hillary..."?
You know, maybe if we got to watch the rest of her speech maybe then we would hear her congratulate Obama.
Politicians are worse then the mafia. They hold grudges longer, are more corrupt, and more dishonest, and the Clintons are the worst of the bunch (except for Ted Kennedy).
As this thing goes on and remains a tight affair, neither side is going to give an inch. Unless Obama pulls out to a huge lead, Clinton will campaign for super-delegates to win the nomination that way. In other words, this is only going to get uglier as the race remains close.
No, she's not congratulating him because to do so would be to concede that he may be the Dem's choice as a candidate, and that is something she will never concede.
It's not right for Obama to not provide a congratulatory message either, but there's more on the line now then before and you're going to see the true colors come out.
No big shock, what else would you expect from Clinton. At least Bill isn't talking about how he only won because he is black.
This criticism is a bit much.
Would you shut up? Did he congratulate her after Nevada? You are brainwashed.
I don't remember Obama congratulating Hillary after she won Nevada.
Rachel, why don't you pay attention to the speeches. Obama clearly states a congratulatory note to Hilary on her wins! Pay attention before you just write whatever you want. Lets at least be honest.
If Barach Obama does not believe that superdelegates should be able to help decide the nominee why doesn't he renounce the pursuit of those delegates by his surrogates? Wouldn't it be a better play to say that the elected delegates should decide?
Now that he is ahead that would make good sense to me.
I'm not surprised that Hillary Clinton did not call Barach Obama to congratulate him. She doesn't support him. She wants to win. Gotta keep your eyes on the prize as Jessie Jackson used to say.
I find it dispicable that CNN gives so much more TV time to Obama! They drag Hillary through the mud constantly and pat Obama on the head like a good little school boy. Does this mean they expect him to be a yes man and will want favors from him if he becomes the president. No way that will happen. Hillary is strong and stable and will surprise you all soon.
Hillary '08
Obama's baloon will burst in November.
It's a non-issue. Focus on the issues CNN. If I wanted drama, I'd watch a movie.
Just another example of the true vindictive, mean spirit of Hillary. Thank God Obama is sending her packing...
oh here we go again...cnn get your facts straight.....did you forget Nevada...Obama was on a plane and had nothing to say after his loss..
and why should she?
Anyone notice that Barack Obama alone in votes in these last primarys is beating Hillary by almost 2 to 1 or more and is collecting more votes by himself then all the republican candidates combined in their primary. He could go up against any of the republicans without the help of Hillary's supporters.
Uh-oh CNN! Now why did you go and say that? Now we're gonna have to hear from all the Clinton fans how bad you're picking on poor old Hillary.
Obama is in for a rude awakening in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. He is going to lose those states and his bid will be over. Obama may even lose Wisconsin to Clinton.
Hillary has made a tactical decision to refrain from giving a concession speech so as to negate the notion that her support is weakening. Whatever the rationale, it is poor sportsmanship and belies the reason for her lack of popularity with a significant portion of the voters.
She is such a sore loser! Imagine what she would do if she doesn't have things going her way as the president... Go Obama!!
Hillary is a loser.. she can never win the primary.. she knows Obama is going to win so she's just waiting to congratulate him when she's kicked out of the race.
I'm sure the Flori...err Texas strategy will work out well for you Mrs. Giuli...err Mrs. Clinton.
She's as rude, arrogant, and cocky as Bush...always has been, always will be...
Actually, Obama did congratulate Hillary during Super Tuesday speech, just like she congratulated him. Since then, he hasn't had reason to congratulate her! Woo hoo.
OBAMA '08!
i think the clintons are done in washington. her hopes of being the first women president is all but over. goodby hillary, hello barack obama has the first black president of the united states.
This is news? This is silly nonsense – who congratulated whom, who didn't extend congratulations, why, when – and this is what CNN is reporting. It's no wonder that campaigning and elections in this country are pathetic in their pandering and shallowness. "Debates" – which are the furthest thing from debates – aren't substantive but, instead, are high-school-like popularity shows enabled by every element of the media.
"What else would you expect from a Clinton?" Please...what else would you expect from the talking heads and "reporters"? Answer: more drivel, because they know that a large proportion of voters is at the level of "Now, you can be an insider!"
Big deal! She's busy trying to win an election. Get over it Obama-maniacs!
I will never vote obama; many wm republican's are voting in dem. primaries so hillary does not suceed; obama will never win GE; as asouthern wm dem i will vote for McCain – many obama crazed supporters have alienated the clinton supporters and you will never get us back – word
TX/PA/OH – Hillary or bust...
she's too busy to for her own campaign in Texas.. she aint wanna lose again.. too bad Hillary...
OBAMA won in my state!! Yeah!!
Won in DC and MD!!! OBAMA Night today!!!
Obama 08!!!
the media should really focus on the real issues we face instead of such little things.. tired of it.
Why does Obama continue to state that he didn't support the war, but he continues to take the support of all those Senators who voted for the war. isn't that being a hypocrite.
You liberals are so disgusting. Some of the comments in here. God help us all if you fools take the White House. Cue the bombs terrorist, there will be no relatiation, Obama will be in DC preaching about Change
Who cares? I'm so tired of elections being based on etiquette. The American people care more, I hope, about the issues than the candidates' manners.
Ok it's time's time for Nm to call clinton the winner.Now fla michan to call for clition the winner in thoses three state puting clinton back on top cnn needs to waite till the polls close and not call a winner till then
Where does it say that she has to thank him ... It doesn't .. really enough is enough. The media needs to stay out of this and let the people choose. Also, she was talking before 2 states numbers were even being tabulated .. Hillary ' 08.
All of you Clinton supporters are a bunch of Sheep......Wake up.....BAAAAAAAAA
Obama DID congratulate Hillary on her Super Tuesday wins
They're both great candidates, but only one of them has been microcriticized at every turn—her. So what if she didn't congratulate him (yet)? He didn't congratulate her for any of her Super Tuesday wins. You're just filling space with nonsense like this.
That's pretty crappy of Clinton. She's all smiles in front of the TV camera, but she doesn't extend this standard political courtesy to Obama. It makes her appear to be in denial.
Lack of grace... that's her problem. Sore LOSER is the perfect description.
Hillary, Hillary, Hillary......it's all about you. It always has been. You don't do anything without first counting the cost. Nothing ever happens by you without a calculation. I can only hope the american people will wake up and see that you only say what you need to say to win. And then you change your position when it will serve you well.
I'm so tired of hearing how you've had all this "stuff" thrown at you and yet you're still standing (you say you've been tested). Did it ever occur to you that YOU were the one that caused all this stuff to be thrown at you. You & your husband created all the mess. I'm tired of all you're scandles, and lies. I want you both to go away. You haven't a clue about decency and honor and integrity. Just – please, please, please – GO AWAY.
Why should she? He has taken everything she has detailed that she wants to address, put alittle twist to it and is selling it as his. Listen to his speeches closely, from one to the other, he says the same thing over and over. The little talk about someone whispering to him that they are a Republican, every speech. Health care? We can forget . Hope the college students parents can afford his plan, seniors, forget it, you'll get to pay more. If it's not universal, it don't work, Hillary has fought insurance companys for years and her plan is the workable one, John Edwards was almost a twin to it.
rachel, this is a quote from obama's super tuesday speech:
"This isn’t about me and it’s not about Senator Clinton. As I’ve said before, she was a friend before this campaign, she’ll be a friend after it’s over.
I respect her. I respect her as a colleague. I congratulate her on her victories tonight. She’s been running an outstanding race."
how about fact checking before you make a statement???
if the fault is there, better count on the media to bring it out.
The media is SICKENING! I once respected CNN. Not anymore!
Hillary 08
Hey, let's have a thank you card writing contest, and the winner gets to be president. *sheesh*
Clinton is such a sour loser, she is so egotistical
I can't believe that latinos are falling for Hilary. She is merely using them to win over Senator Obama.
Let's not forget that if we were counting Michigan & Florida, she would still be ahead.
Two of the largest states in the union. How can the DNC just ignore them?
After making such a fuss in 2000 that "every vote must be counted".
If I was a Democrat from Michigan or Florida, I would be hoppin' mad!
Good lord, when will the animosity end! You Hillary supporters STOP HATING!!!
She lost and lost BIG, get a grip! OBAMA WILL BEAT MCCAIN!!!
GO BARACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is just more of the same for Clinton – she dissed the Iowa folks after losing that caucus, then she dissed Colorado and the other small "unimportant" states after super Tuesday. Don't kid yourself. She's not out to represent the United States – only those states that have a lot of delegates. It will MOTS if she's the nominee and eventual President.
@Rachel,
For the record, Obama won super Tuesday– late night tallying showed it. He received more delegates than Hillary did, so again, Hillary did not congratulate him.
@ V,
Give me a break– it's fair game and the microscope fixes on everyone. Your candidate is not more fragile than the rest.
I agree with you NH. You hit it right on the nose.
"Lets not forget Obama did not congratulate Hillary on her super tuesday wins as she did him."
And did we see CNN write up an article entitled "Obama: Still no congratulations to Clinton"?
Sadly, unsurprising. Her true colors are a sour shade indeed. Thank God America seems not to be swallowing the line and its rusty hook.
Okay, CNN this isn't the way you cover news. You seem to be slighting Clinton on something that doesn't really matter too much. Should you beat up Gravel for not congratulating them as well? He's still in the race too...
If cnn & co. especially the panelists would give Hillary as much positive time as they give Obama we might get a fairer picture. It is disgusting to see the smiles, smirks and joy when Obama beats her. I thought you were supposed to be neutral. The negativity spoken about her is disheartening. Let them win or lose on their own merit please.
WHO CARES?!?!?!?!?!!
I just dont get it. Come on people do you actually believe this fantasy hype Obama is preaching. Im ultra Democrat Ultra Left BUT I will vote republican before I vote Obama.
This is such a joke that no one sees through this guys empty words and playing on the very depth of American fears. Blah! is the best comment I can make to his false orations.
Screw him. Let him keep saying that he will get all of Hillary's Votes. If he wins i am voting for McCain. Lets see how they explain that...
While i'm not defending the notion that it is good sportsmanship not to give the the winner acknowledgement , Give me a break CNN, can you be anymore pro Obama and anti Hillary, you barely mentioned one line of his State of the Union snub where he clearly turned away from her hand shake, let alone anything negative about him or his campaign. I know he's a great public speaker (mostly from the free coverage you give him when you air his entire speaches and only a 30 second clip of hers). Why do you even report on the Democratic Primary, why don't you just release a statement that says "CNN endorses Senator Obama" and call it a day!!! I am a life long Democrat and will proudly vote for whomever our nominee is, but this election has had everything but fair coverage!
Hillary also congratulated him..white pople untie, just like the 90 percent black obama supporters, oh that's the republican party, where i'll be in NOV; See la times article on obama wins in lily white states, fascinating;
L for Hillary or rather Billary team.
We dont want a CO-Presidency as we have seen this failed Co-Candidancy.
Remember Bill said back in 1992 that a vote for him u get 2 for the price of 1. WE DONT WANT THAT. BILLARY, time to go home!
OBAMA '08 All the Way!!!!
I feel the same way, CNN needs to stop their biased reporting. In general the media likes to portray Hillary in a negative way, but why should CNN be petty too?
MR OMAMA was the first to tread this path when he did not congratulate on Senator Clinton's victory in Nevada... what is this crap from CNN... do your research before you pen down such stuff...
Regardless of how Senator Clinton responds she will be scrutinized. The media plays a large roll in how the public views the candidates. According to media coverage, there is nothing that Clinton can do right, and nothing that Obama can do wrong.
I'd have to agree with Rachel's comment. No congrats from Bama-man for Super Tuesday wins. Boo-hoo bama-man!
To all those who say, "well Obama didn't congratulate her on her wins."
I just pulled up my recording of CNN's super tuesday broadcast and took an excerpt from Obama's speech that night.
"I congratulate her on her victories tonight, she's been running an outstanding race." -Barack Obama on Feb. 5 at 10:52:20 pm CST
That sure looks like he's done it for her most recent victory. I know it's hard to remember since it was a whole week ago and she hasn't won a thing.
Hillary strikes me as the type of person with the ego and attitude not to lose gracefully. I don't trust anything she says.
The guy who talks too much will do nothing. That guy is Obama.
I just wanted to see what the article was about. I do not support either of them. Honestly, this is one article that wasn't news worthy. I don't see what the big deal is here.
"Sonya February 12, 2008 9:50 pm ET
Hope is not lost. SHE will win because the majority of the smarter Americans know that a "rock star" cannot lead a country."
Thats a very interesting statement considering Obama always gets a higher percentage of the SMARTER people voting for him. You know that is if you measure smartness by how much schooling people have got. Obama is inspiration. This country is a country of the people, and with Obama's inspiration we will lead it together!
Obama 08!
That woman is not fit enough to be the leader of the free world..
This is a clearly biased article. I mean give me a break. Does anyone really care?
I am to switching to another channel, never anything nice to say about Hillary.....her speech (which you cut off prematurely to get to election results) was far superior to anything I've ever heard come out of Obama's mouth – she dicusses the issues and gets very specific – he on the other hand (copies Kennedy/King) keeps pumping out inspirational stuff – anyway, even when you do give her coverage, it implicitly supports him....I can't believe that's what you got out of her speech – you guys stink.
Does anyone have a brain left? Obama is PIE in the sky without a plan.
Has anyone seen Obama pledge the flag?????
To Sonya: (who writes) "Hope is not lost. SHE will win because the majority of the smarter Americans know that a "rock star" cannot lead a country."
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Perhaps you haven't been paying attention, but Obama has by and large won the majority of votes from individuals with higher education.
Hillary isn't counting on people that are "smarter", she's counting on people that are gullible.
COME ON PEOPLE ELECTING OBAMA IS THE WORST THING OUTSIDE OF ELECTING ANOTHER REPUBLICAN THAT WE CAN DO. HE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TO RUN THIS GREAT COUNTRY, AND BESIDES THAT LOOK WHO IS BUDDYING UP TO OBAMA, THE REPUBLICANS. WE NEED TO GET HILARY IN OFFICE SO SHE CAN TURN THIS COUNTRY AROUND, AND WE ALL KNOW SHE CAN DO IT AND WILL DO IT IF ELECTED!!!!!! DEMOCRATES RUN THINGS BETTER ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!!!!!!!
I'm from WI and we are actually next in the primaries. It sure is nice to know that she don't care about us at all.
How sad that she started the TEXAS run when WISCONSIN IS NEXT!!!
Hillary is suppose to represent us ALL if she gets elected not just Texas, New York and California!
i'm not even american, but i do follow the race closely because i have lived in the US for so long and have family and property there.
i think both democrats are great, but i support hillary and think she is the best candidate to lead the US not only domestically, but internationally. obama i dont think will get the same respect globally.
either way, my thoughts are that america obviously doesnt have the best record in choosing their leaders (bush 2 terms!!!!??) so why start now.
get swept away by obama and pay for his inexperience later. he is charismatic, moves people, great speeches...but he wont unify the world. i hope i am wrong, but i know hillary will truly be the face of change in this country and the world.
She has absolutely no conviction, she runs on her (soon-to-be-ex)-husband's name and had she realized the GOP couldn't get its act together, she'd be right there running under republican colors against McCain... Anything to win... She's just power hungry...
Hillary Clinton, at this point is only concerned with reviving her sinking ship. She is in a severe state of desperation right now, and as a result, does not see a need to properly congratulate her opponent. She is hurting deeply inside. Her troubled campaign has failed to keep pace with Senator Obama.
Unfortunately, it's no one's fault but her own.
Switching coverage from Obama to McCain = mistake... Why did cut from the Obama speech?
Some observations:
1. HRC has not declared her tax returns ... as yet! What does she have to hide?
2. HRC has not disclosed her White House records..... what does she have to hide?
3. I am a plumber... my wife is not a plumber...does she have the knowledge and experience to become a plumber?
4. HRC please come forward as a uniter, an inspirer, somebody we can look upto.....but you are always talking about the FIGHT with Republicans, the WAY you Stood upto them.....that is old.....Tell us something new rather than energizing the Republicans to vote against us......You sadly polarize.
time has come to turn the Page........ no bush no clinton.
S
Anyone BUT Hillary please. We don't need another Clinton White House.
Do you people not even bother to look up facts?
OBAMA DID CONGRATULATE HILLARY ON SUPER TUESDAY!
Don't try and pour salt on the wound by lieing for your sore loser of a candidate.
Bill might of smoke pot, but Obama is a cokehead. Look at the Last Cokehead that we had in the white house for the last 8 years.
Good Luck with that one.
Cant wait to see the Swiftboating that will be awaiting mr. obama.
In response the the person who asked why Clinton gave up her campaign on universal health care.... She was paid off... 800,000 paid her off to keep her mouth shut. If you need more answers watch "Sicko"
GO Hillary gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Hillary will be the next President!!!!
Why should clinton congratulate obama! they have not even completed the elections. Hold your horses! Silly for CNN to even report this
Once again this reflects the media's bias and preoccupation with petty stuff, rather than discussing issues.
she might tear up again
Congratulate Hillary on her Super Tuesday win?!? I am so tired of hearing that winning fewer staes counts if they are bigger. How insulting to Maine, Virginia, Maryland, DC, Missouri, South Carolina, Iowa, Washington, Conneticut, Colorado , Alabama, Georgia, The Virgin Islands, Illinois, Deleware, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, Lousiana, Nebrask and Utah! I guess in a Hillary adminsistration only New York and California will count!
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That's rude. Hillary's true nature is showing through.
Obama has always been a gentleman. He didn't congratualate Hillary for super Tuesday because he was the one who won more delegates. She should've congratulated her.
Another sore loser moment!
Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There were no stories about Senator Obama not congratulating Senator Clinton after Super Tuesday because HE DID CONGRATULATE SENATOR CLINTON after Super Tuesday. This information is easy to find using Google or any other search engine.
Pia what ever happen to the idea of a woman President, there was always the thought when I was growing up that a woman would be more sensitive to the needs of the country.
What a poor sport!
No one new of Obama before this campaign. All they knew was the name Clinton. We don't want the division that Clinton brings. Remember Ohio and Texas, Clinton thinks that she has you in her pocket just like the lobbyists have her in theirs. Just stay honest and open minded. Look at the issues. Don't vote for Hillary just because she has the last name Clinton. Unity over division. This is America and this is what Obama brings.
Obama gave another "route 66" poetry reading tonight.
Boy, he would have never authorized the war....humm
then why does senator Obama vote over and over to keep the war funded?
This guy is better than Bush at saying one thing and doing another.
Big Promises, but no action, that does not seem like a change from the past to me.
It's a shame that CNN is trying to pick a president for american ppl.
Wow McCain is giving the best speech. Hmmm looking better every delegate Obama gets.
Clinton's campaign is having a hard time with reality. The fact that she is incapable of exhibiting even the minimum amount of courtesy is very telling. Those who have said that her campaign is in denial are absolutely correct. The Clinton problem is that she believes that if you ignore the facts (her vote for the war and his support of Nafta) – that those facts will no longer exist. The campaign also completely misread the public's insistence on truth – not spin.
Clinton is taking the gloves off now.
"The ultimate measure of a [wo]man is not where [s]he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where [s]he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Obama can talk the talk but can he walk the walk? Doubt it with all my heart. Inspiration means nothing if he cannot prove himself to be worthy. I think most people who voted for him at the point are thinking with their heart and not their heads. No doubt he has the momentum but he has absolutely no substance. Once again ALL TALK. He should be an insprirational speaker for students. He would needs lots and lots of luck if he becomes president. He is riding the wind at this point since he is the medias darling. Shame on the media who still think women are still not equal to men.
As a loyal Demacrat for years, it's the first time that I am thinking of switching sides.
Should the concern here truly be about etiquette for the opponent??? Shouldn't the concern be focused on how Obama is all over the media and all people are hearing about is Obama this, and Obama that, and Yes We Can! Shouldn't the concern be that Hillary hasn't received fair news media coverage and the Media has basically made Obama a superstar. It's unfortunate that the Media tends to bombard people they believe will attract viewers. Just like Britney Spears, it wasn't a real story, but it was a story...Obama, not a real story, but it's a story...I hope in July we can say, but you didn't...
History is being made here. If Obama were republican I'd vote for him. If he weren't here I'd vote for Clinton. I kinda think many Americans look at the aspect of a dramatic change in the history of the US and this is why so many are voting for Obama. A woman pres would be wonderful, however, a black man as pres sounds much better for the US, keeping in mind the history of this country.
Regardless of the outcome of these primaries, the Old White Man's club is getting a kick in the pants.
GO USA!
I hate to repeat, since it has already been mentioned by others, but Obama did congratulate Hillary on her wins...
Fellow Americans, we need to wake up! It is time for a change and the change should take place now. This Obama/Clinton deal that you are wasting time on is doing you no good. You need to hold these people accountable and get them to work. They are already millionares and do not get much affected by this election anyways. YOU ARE THE ONE GETTING AFFECTED, SO LETS FOCUS ON SOME CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISISM AND THE POLLS WILL TELL. November is close, who ever the candidate will turn out to be, LETS HOLD THE ACCOUNTABLE AND PUT THEM TO WORK FOR OUR OWN GOOD!
I respect Hilary, but its time for change and Obama gets my vote!
Obama NEVER congratulating Hillary, EVER!! He is an arrogant and pompous, so WHY should she?!! All he has ever done is scandalize everything she has ever done and said.
Apparently you choose to post only the negative comments about Hillary. Twice I have tried to add comments but have not been able to. Your so called news station is obviously one sided so you should now call yourselves a talk show with no more credibility than the Jerry Springer Show.Although I have respected yours news for the past 10 years, I no longer respect you as a news station. From this point on I will watch other stations and go to other true news websites to get a fair picture of what is really going on in the world.
Disappointed in California
i've never seen so many hateful people as there are in the obama camp.they are the same people that supported the clintons and are now stabbing them in the back.if you don't want to vote for her thats fine but do you have to stoop to the republican tactics.your hate don't belong in the demorcratic party.i think i'll just sit nov. out
IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THAT CNN FAVORS OBAMA.....How much CNN? This is a on sense political ticker. I am not for anybody but for viewers sake MEDIA should be in the middle not favoring anyone. That should be the guideline and standards the media should follow. I was watching OBAMA at Madison and wow CNN showing him for about 30 mins live on the air.
HOW MUCH? Please deliver fair media to anyone.
I am sure my comments won't get posted which are against Obama.
Why expect one to congratulate his/her enemy? Which is basically what he amounts to in this contest. She was winning when she was out to destroy him. But the disgusting liberal media crucified her, and Billy boy for that. Face it, nobody will be able to call hip-hop boy on anything. An empty suit shall soon be annointed President because he's a somewhat articulate black man – you progressive liberal fools ought to be ashamed of yourselves.
the sheep are the little obaaaaamma supporters; npr had a question for his fans not one could anwser what change he stood for "just change/something different" he will get crucified in GE
I don't think Sen. Clinton is a bad person, but one gets the feeling that she believes she is entitled to the nomination, believes she is the only one who "can solve our problems"(altho she helped create some of them), that what she cares most about is winning, even if it is to the detriment of America and that she is a rather humorless, sore loser.
Obama's baloon will burst in November.
exactly. bubbles are beautiful, but without substance, they won't last.
I want to "thank" CNN for its lack of great reporting and in-depth analysis of the Presidential campaigns!!!
Who ever advised Clinton to play nice with Obama during the last debate, gave her crappy advice. This neutralized her potency and allowed gender bias and race bias to form momentum for Obama. Clinton needs to take off the gloves and start hitting hard – she's smarter than Obama, knows the issues better, is a realist and doesn't sell empty promises. DUMP OBAMA IN MARCH and let's get back to reality
WHO CARES?! seriously is this really news? Stick to important facts!!!!!
Her true colors are now beginning to show. And it's not pretty.
"I Congratulate Hillary Clinton on her wins tonight, she has run an outstanding campaign"
Barak Obama, Feb 5th 2008, CNN, MSNBC, ABC
Give me a break.
When did Obama ever extend congratulations to Hillary!? HE DIDN'T!
All he has ever done to Hillary is scandalize her and everything she has ever done and said.
Remember Florida? Obama made fun of the 2 million voters and that they mean nothing to him. HE MADE FUN OF HER AND THE 2 MILLION VOTERS!
It's so sad to see the Hillary Clinton ship sinking (sarcasm noted). Thank God the era of the Clintons is almost over.
She's a sore loser. I'm waiting for those crocodile tears to fall on March 2nd or 3rd to try to sway Texas and Ohio.
Oh how I hope those "big" states go with Obama.
For everyone who says Obama didn't congratulate Clinton on Super Tuesday, this is from Obama's speech given on the night of Super Tuesday:
"Now, this isn’t about me and it’s not about Senator Clinton. As I’ve said before, she was a friend before this campaign and she’ll be a friend after it’s over. I respect her as a colleague, and I congratulate her on her victories tonight."
So... what's the deal?
Hillary- get some rest, take a vacation- get out of the race!!!!! Let someone with fresh ideas take over! Come back in a supporting role! And hit a spa for some botox!
This message is for all of you who are living in the past along with hillbillary-its over long live the king and out with king shrillirly.....And for all of u scared of Obama- grow up, the world is a changing place. And so is its face- look around you. Its time people to embrace all that this country can and will be.P.S. money talks AND BS WALKS. WALK AWAY HILLBILLARY...NO DONT WALK RUN...
Well when you convince people that your lies are the truth its easy to win. Nice campaigning Obama!
This article is another example of how the biased media corporations are corralling the viewers into voting the direction they have set as their precedent. Don't buy into it. Be a thinking voter. Don't let these media companies run the elections. They are setting up Obama for the coronation. The media has shut out the other candidates. Wise up America before your democracy is taken from you!
Obama is a sore loser. He didn't congratulate after Nevada.
Obama was expected to win all these contests. + Republicans were a large portion of the vote.
I am one of many Hillary supporters who will vote McCain if Obama is the nom.
That inexperienced cad doesn't deserve to even dream of the white house with all his lies and flip flopping.
Now people can see how different Hillary behaved when she lost or won. If she lost, she looked forward to other state without thanking her volunteers,... as if they were nothing (South Carolina, ..., Virginia, Maryland, DC). If she won, she came to thank the people who voted her (Florida) as if they were counted. That is why people now realzed that she only used them for her and Bill's own ambition.
Is this real journalism? What kind of headline is this? Could your article have any more of a pro-Obama anti-Clinton tone? Shame on CNN for posting such a poorly written and opinionated article and calling it a news story. Go back to school, learn the values you went into journalism to defend, and come back here with a properly written, two sided story.
I am not surprised at Hillary Clinton's self-centered and cowardly behavior. Like a spoiled bratty girl, she chooses not to deal with reality and just ignore what is happening because she doesn't like it. I'm convinced that Hillary would exhibit this same behavior if she was able to get into office! Oh Hillary, just pretend its not happening and you don't have to acknowledge defeat or even deal with it!
EXACTLY Colorado- The media plays a huge part in all of this BS.
Belarusians for McCain!!
So, why wasn't everyone outraged when Obama failed to congratulate Hillary in Nevada?
Totally off subject but what is wrong with McCain's left jaw. Just wondering. And how old is he again. . .89? Oh sorry what were we talking about again?
Of course not. Yesterday she was saying the only reason Barack won was because of blacks and twisted caucuses. Poor loser, Poor Presidential Candidate, Poor Example for our Children.
Let's also not forget that just because she did not go out on stage and congratulate him, does not mean that she didn't call to congratulate. That is the common practice, though even the political comentators seem to forget that during their crusade against Clinton.
The media is SOO biased to Obama. Who cares if she didn't congratulate him. She is looking forward.
Why won't Obama debate her? Could it be the fact that his foreign policy knowledge is nil?
Obama, "..I will meet with the president of Canada" (Chicago debate)
Canada has a PM not a pres.
I like what a previous person said, "Obama is like an infomercial..great on TV and speeches, but horrible when it comes in the mail.
Why should she congratulate him? The race isn't over. And he never said good job after Super Tues. did he? Enough with the double standards. Go Hillary!
it's over Hillary. time for you to drop out and for dems to unite to take down the old man
HILLARY YOUR CAMPAIGN IS DEAD AND LOSS IS IMMINENT.
WILL YOU STILL VOTE FOR OBAMA? I HOPE SO.
OBAMA '08
Hillary, you will always have my support. It's no mystery that the media is in love with Obama. Most of the commentator on CNN is prejudice against Hillary. I am an ASIAN voter who has had enough with the media. Leave her alone and play fairly. No matter what happens, you will always get my vote.
MCCAIN IS HAVING A MELT DOWN. DRY,, DRY, DRY, OLD IDEAS AND VERY BUSH LIKE.
"Colorado February 12, 2008 10:04 pm ET"
Hey moron, did you not read the dozen times above where Obama is quoted as thanking her? Did you do *any* sort of research before repeating that line?
Jesus. I think this is a non-story, too, but at *least* stop parroting everything you hear.
Eyes on the Prize Obama supporters..Eyes on the Prize..late the haters and clinton fanatics fall to the way said...
Obama 08
Shes probably in shock she is loosing momentum and this attitude of relying on big states is going to kill her Obama has got the support and she can't handle it
What an example of bias reporting.
Yup, they deleted my comments on Obama...Well looks like Obama rule's just going to be like Bush rule... No freedom of speech.
Obama is just more naturally gracious, where as Clinton is now making use of her "expierence" which in and of itself denotes the good ole boy Washington slander crap to which she professes to change.... Hillary we know it's a strain to be nice just give it up it does not come naturally for you as it does for Senator Obama. If it is any consolation, you are my second choice.
CNN focuses on Hillary's clothes, her emotions, her staff, her family, her attitudes, remarks, statements – what's next her hair? – CNN is the most annoying, bias, negative reporting – you all dislike Hillary and you're probably mostly men feeling threatened. So much for fair and balanced reporting. unbelievable – the sensationalism. I am SO disappointed in you. You have said NEVER SAID ANYTHING negative about Obama...it's all Hillary – negative, chastising, condescending headlines – show some basic RESPECT for her as a person!
Texas loves you, HIllary – I know that you'll always work hard for us – and put us FIRST!
i thin we the democrat are going to loose the white house if obama wins this nomination
Texas and ohio save this election from going away to the republican and vote HILLARY!!!!
I sure hope Texas isn't stupid....GO OBAMA!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!
Billary Clinton = Bill Belichik. Sore losers who will do anything to win.
I am switching to another channel. Hillary's speech was superb. She pin-points issues and is very specific about what she is going to do, Obama just keeps pumping out inspirational stuff. But you are so biased, that you turn her incredible speech into a slight against Obama. You guys stink. You never give her a fair chance, instead you take her time and try to turn it into Obama time. Shame, shame, shame on you.
Obama supporters, of which I am one, need to step back and realized that antagonizing Clinton supporters is childish, and in the long run a really bad idea.
After the nominations are over there will still be a general election to win. Something that will take a united Democratic base. Lets not lose sight of the ultimate goal.
Gee, where were all the stories when Obama didn't acknowledge or congratulate any of her wins and instead displayed his full arrogance in declaring he was the one who "really" won? I don't blame her for not congratulating him anymore. She has congratulated him every single voting day right up until this last weekend. I don't recall any sort of congratulations given to her at any time, except possibly after Iowa. He instead gave speeches all about himself. I'm "amused" at the Obama supporters fully condoning any and all negativity, arrogance, and lack of sportsmanship, but it seems Clinton can't catch a break no matter what she does.
Oh well. Obama will be soundly defeated by Republicans if he gets that far and we can thank all the people who decided experience, knowledge, and detailed plans weren't important and counted for nothing and preferred to swoon over "change" instead.
This campaign must be grueling for both Hillary and Obama. It's a shame they
have to be viewed under a microscope and evaluated by such petty unimportant criteria. HEY! IT'S ABOUT WINNING IN NOVEMBER!!!! IT'S ABOUT US. REALLY. NOT THE CANDIDATES. Hillary and Barack are very close in their policies. Who is going to win against McCain? It's going to take the candidate who can tout strength , experience and durability. The media's soft on Barack and much to the disadvantage of the Democratic party, as their voters are lulled into thinking that he will go unchallenged in the general election. THINK and vote with your head! Let's not repeat the mistakes of the past and put up a nominee who is doomed to lose in Nov.
a Dem who wants to take back the White House.
Anyone who thinks Hillary has a better chance of winning the general election is a moron. Hillary is a polarizing figure, while Obama is attracting and energizing previously untouched constituencies.
It is refreshing to see new energy and vision in the American political process and while I am full of hope, and I did and will continue to participate in the electoral process, I am also reminded of the tragic circumstances which betook the Bush campaign and the dirty politics that ensued. I only hope that as Obama, who is obviously the favorable candidate thus far, does not experience this dark, ugly side of American politics as he moves towards the finalization of a well run, sincere and honest race for the Presidency of the United States. In addition, I raised my children to be politically conscious and one of my daughter's reminded me of the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote and why she was so ambivalent about voting even though she does exercise her right to vote. For us as African Americans, not voting is a slap in the face of our ancestors who struggled, had hoses and dogs set upon them, for this right and so we participate but often wonder what is the point when other factors often come into play and eradicate the chance for real change. We will see and I hope and pray that I am wrong and that history will prove me to be agnostic and pessimistic. God Change America.
For those of you who think Obama gets more media coverage, no one gets more than Hillary because everytime Bill opens his mouth that's double coverage!
Let us not forget that she had 8 years to fix health insurance problems when her husband was President...think about it...8 years and it still didn't get done! So much for "leadership" and "experience."
George W became President through the name recognition of his father; Hillary has name recognition because of her husband. What an even greater race it would be if no one had ever heard of Hillary Rodham Clinton before 2004 (when the country was first introduced to Obama).
Senator Clinton also stated that she wants to bring "values back to the White House." She must have attention deficit disorder about the lack of "values" in the White House.
Texas is not stupid.... GO HILARY!!!! SI SE Puede!!!!
VOTE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
VOTE HILLARY FOR PRSIDENT
This is exactly why I cannot stand Hillary. She had neither the grace nor the courtesy to thank those who did vote for her. She also did not have the good sportsmanship to congrat Obama.
Yecchhh.
I've had it. I think everyone (especially Hillary supporters) on this blog (or any other for that matter) need to do some reading before they start claiming crap. Everyone knows that Obama always gives credit where it's due regardless of how he feels. Well known fact. Please please please stop publishing intentional and outrageous lies, that's just pathetic. You cannot win that way!!!
RICH WHITE MAN AND BLACK HOPE.
GO HILLARY..... IT IS NOT OVET
In Ohio, the support for Hillary has basically fallen just like the Roman Empire ever since November or so.
At first before people were really into the Primaries and the Elections, all the democrats only knew Clinton and Edwards very well, but now its become a total flip-flop and it's all Obama now, on the Democratic view at least.
Our school took a vote, and the Republicans ended up having 65% for Romney, and the Democrats had 95% for Obama, with 3% to Clinton and 2% to Edwards.
why why why is the media all over obama and not hilary it's becaus this is ther way of getting the republicans in the white house who will vote obama in the white house if he is running against mccain? mccain will win by a land slide just amagine saying the name President Obama what is our nation comming too. it is almost ryhmes with Benlaton another muslem this is why every arobic nationallty is voting for Obama this guy has another side to him and he is hiding it. HE IS A MUSLEM WE DO NOT WANT A MUSLEM IN THE WHITE HOUSE IF HE IS THE NOMINEE FOR THE DEMOCRAT PARTY WHICH HE WILL NOT BE JUST WATCJ HOW THE MEDIA WILL TURN ON HIM THERE GOING TO BRING OUT ALL OF HIS HIDDEN AGENDAS BUT RIGHT NOW THEY ARE PRAISING HIM WAKE UP DUM YOUNG PEOPLE WE DON'T NEED COLOR IN THE WHITE HOUSE WE NEED SOMEONE WHO IS FOR AMERICA REGARDLESS OF RACE AND THAT IS MRS. HILARY R. CLINTON. AND YES I AM A BLACK MALE.
"Cause she knows she underestimated Obama and just how strong his message is..this election was hers to win but I'm sorry you can't compete againest an idea or vision…those type of things deal with much more emotion then experience…Hilary is just to full of her self …she thought that president seat was hers cause she was sill with Bill but you can't fight a Vision or idea with race baiting…its all showing now…I gurantee you…if she does not win both Ohio and texas by a blow out margin her superdelegate pool will shrink"
Hillary will have to win Texas,Ohio and Pa by 56-60 per cent of the vote,just to catch up. I don't think she can win by that big of a margin.
I think that super delegate pool is already shrinking.
Obama leads her in delegates. Hillary is hoping she can get enough super delegates to over ride the voters. In other words "steal" the nomination.
The DNC doesn't want all the problems that will cause.
For the good of the party, let end this...graciously.
Poor Billary ,
Why does she have to look so unpresidential on national television?..Or is she starting to realize that america is a democracy after all ,and that after the terrible blunder we did in electing a son as a thank you to his father ,we are certainly not gonna elect a wife just to celebratre her husband .Come on people,think about it !!!!! What are the odds that the best commander in chief among 300 millions americans is twice within the same family ?Bush proved us wrong once,and boy did we pay it dearly ,i hope we just wont be stupid enough to try it ever again !!
As a proud texas ,it's my duty to make sure the bushes never harm us again ,so too bad for hillary if her husband already won the only ticket the clintons are ever gonna get to the white house .
Obama08
You bet we can !
And we will !
From west to east etc... etc....
Senator Clinton is not obligated to congratulate Obama after his wins today. Why is it a big issue if Obama Congratulated Hillary or not? Obama did not congratulate Hillary after her wins. Competition is Competition and there is no such things as having "grace." It is superficial when another losing candidate congratulates another.
If Hillary loses either Texas or Ohio I hope she will see that she can't win and just drop out gracefully. We don't want to drag this race out to August and let the Super delegates decide the election. Unless Hillary turns things around and pulls off an upset in Wisconsin and sweeps the March 4th states I dont see the logic/legitimacy in her continuing to challenge for the nomination.
Besides polls do support what has been often claimed....that Obama matches up better against McCain than Hillary does.
Okay people why does it matter who mentions who on their speeches i mean what the heck. Why is everyone talking crap for dont ya'll have anything else to do? Its a presidential campaign everyone of those candidates are against each other. None of them are best friends so why should they say hey great job heres a pat on the back woohoo. All that matters is that who ever is going to be president next needs to make changes in this country!! I believe that Hillary Clinton will be the person to do it! So you go Hillary you know ARKANSAS loves YOU!
I am a Democrat, and i will vote Maccain before i ever vote Obama, he is making false promises, its all hype, Hillary is the only one giving it to us like it really is, her plans are realistic. Her plans are something to believe in. They are what i hope for. Not this unrealistic, say what we want to hear jumble Obama is feeding us. Everyone is being duped into thinking she will "say anything to get elected" or is "more of the same" when really, jesus look at what he's promising "common purpose" FOR WHAT?! He is not straight talk, not at all. She is.
I wouldnt congratulate people buying into a undefined "Common Purpose" either.
I think ti was smart of Hillary not to shout out to Obama tonight. We haven't seen a democratic or republican nomination process this close this late in the primary season for a long time. When you get this far in, all bets are off on conceding, praising your oponent, etc. Hillary needs everyone to believe that these losses don't mean anything...that she will win Texas and Ohio and Pennsylvania and secure the nomination.
That said, it is clear that the nomination is slipping through her fingers. And the fact that she has won the big states, and that she is saying THAT is all that matters, is a concession for the democrats. When you lose the majority of the states in the nation, all over the nation, it doesn't matter if you can hold the traditional blue states. That's trying to play chess on Karl Rove's board. The democratic candidate HAS to run in all 50 states. I like Hillary, I like Obama, and I even like John McCain. But for me, Obama makes me believe that all Americans can unite to face the daunting challenges of the post W-years. And we will need to be together.
I actually didn't think Hillary stood a chance a year ago but the fact that under the current media led swift boating (eg. Bill Clinton is a racist, return to bedroom scandals in the White House, Obama is pure and inspiring) she has shown her ability to win votes. If we take into account Florida & Michigan (even if we give Mitchigan's uncommitted to Obama) Hillary actually leads and this is something the super delegates cannot ignore.
Quite remarkable given the circumstances. I like Obama, but his media led popularity won't last, eventually the headline slogans will have to be replaced by substance. Maybe in a few more years he'll have something more substantial to offer other than an "audacity of hope", but right now he's not done anything.
Either way, whoever wins will still have to beat McCain which will be far from a walk in the park. The guy has tremendous appeal to swing voters who aren't ready for a woman or african-american in the White House.
Yes, Barack IS stealing the election. Hillary won Michigan and Florida, but we'll never hear Barack admit this. He talks about fairness but doesn't pursue it in his politicall life. Come on Barack. Stand up like a man and insist that Hillary gets a fair election . We hear Barack talk about change, but NOTHING has changed. The elections are as crooked as ever and the voters have been disenfranchised.
This isn't news. It's clear both want to win and will do whatever it takes to win.
No one cares about this and you should be chided for publishing it.
How do you even know? Did Barack Obama say she never called? Can you trust him? Did she say she doesn't care? If she did why wouldn't the headline be "Clinton ditches custom, adopts 'straight talk'" since that would be, well, new (as in news).
Should Hillary not receive the nomination:
Interesting to hear all of these polls because my experience is quite different. Obama better not only have independent voters, but he'll also need Martians and members of other planets as I predict that an overwhelming majority of Clinton supporters will never support him. WE DO NOT TRUST IN HIM to be capable of getting the job done. Mark my words; McCain will win if Obama is the candidate
CNN should be ashamed of an article like this. Isn't there anything of substance to write about?
Give me a break.. everyone knows that Obama would take these states... it was expected..... do not get me wrong I like Obama but I dislike the anit women energy from Obama supporters...i I preferr Hillary to lead the country because I believe she is better qualitified... end of conversation.. .. this is not entertainment tonight... this is serious business in getting us out of this awful mess left by Mr Bush..
TO all Obama Supporters! Watch out, HILLARY will come back and she will sweep you out! She is determined and all her supporters are challenged!!!! This is not an easy game, we will fight with HILLARY til the end! This fight is a battle for supremacy and I still have faith with the American voters that they will use their judgment to choose the candidate who can not only inspire people but lead us to the right direction! THAT CANDIDATE IS HILLARY! WE NEED A CANDIDATE WHO CAN BRING SUBSTANCE TO ALL THIS MESS WE ARE IN!
Experience is Hijllary -Beginners is Obama. Get it! We need change we need a women in office. Someone that can make desicions on her own.
McCain wants a 100 year war....yikes!!!
HeeHee....Stop the madness and wisen up folks. Can you not see the mess the Democratic party is already in. VOTE REPUBLICAN and avoid this madness.
Obama wants a tax to save the world...
Obama's "Global Poverty Act" (S.2433) which amounts to a phenomenal 13-year total of $845 billion over and above what the U.S. already spends on foreign aid. Keep the treasury printing presses running.
Double Yikes!!
It's funny how everyone is jumping on the Obama bandwagon. Lets not forget if Obama wasn't in this campaign all you Obama lovers would be voting fo rHillary. Keep it real.
Universal health care? Can you say socialized medicine? Don't you need 60 votes in the Senate for that? Can you say never?
The Clintons can now crawl back in their hidey hole...from whence they came.
What I'd like to know is why should I vote for Hillary when it's clear that she doesn't care about my vote?? WI is the next primary, but she's already focused on TX. Barack was in Madison to speak to the people of WI, and she sends Chelsea???? I wasn't aware that Chelsea was running for President. . .
OBAMA '08
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a Texas Republican, but I am voting for Obama in the Democratic Primary just to keep Hillary off the ballot in November!
Flash- Gore to endorse Obama- This insures Bill and Hillary"s nomination and eventual loss to McCaine
not only is the race for the democratic nomination over, the general election is over as well. We will have our first african american president, and people better start getting used to it. Obama is this generation's RFK.
LEFT WING CONSPIRACY!!!!
Count down to tears part 4.
maybe Edwards is right, there really are 2 Americas...1 that is subservient to the whims of camp Clinton and the majority of other who are enjoying their dismal historic meltdown.
She's toast.
YOU don't understand. She does not have to Bow down to ANYONE. BIG SISTER is coming and all of you who criticize her now will be humbled. You will see that She is the only Answer. Kneel down before the Pant Suit Master!
Mrs. Clinton is a power-hungry scorned woman. She will say anything to get elected. She is also a pathetic sore loser . Is this what we need for a future
Commander in Chief ?
I can think of over 100 billion reasons to be grateful that Hill may get the silver – and over 60 billion reasons why Obama won't make "net pay" a happier combination of words. In this instance, Hillary is showing her true stripes while ignoring the spotted elephant / donkey (pick one) in the room.
To all Clinton supporters, be prepared not to be thanked by her. There were many people in Virginia, Maryland, Louisiana that voted for her, but she never thanked them after it was over. Win or lose, you should be gracious to those that supported you. Yes, you can.
The most ridiculous thing I have read is the "I will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination" bullcrap.
You all are Democrats first and Hillary surpporters second, don't forget that. I read a comment earlier from a woman who said exactly that, and would do it 'for her children'....
A vote for McCain continues, in his words, a '100 year war'.... so, please, vote for him if you want your children drafted to fight the Republican wars that will never end... Democrats unite against McCain, or... Bush 2.0.
What a pig. Hillary Clinton has not congratulated Senator Obama after any of his 8 for 8 wins. Too bad. And she wants to be president? No way. She needs to grow some decency first.
It is not over until it is over, let us be clear The learing curve for Obama is to great
As much as I am an Obama supporter, how is this news?!?! and then people coming out commenting on how rude Clinton is?!?!! While I am an Obama supporter, so what if she did not say thank you. I kinda feel sorry for her, she thought she had this in the bag!!! and her dreams are being swept away from her. I just hope she can realize that at this time, we needs someone like Obama. It is nothing personal against Clinton, its just that the democrats need a guranteed win in november, and Obama can do this, and unite the country. We need unity, hope, and change, not just as a slogan but literally.
Texas for Obama!!!!!
Obama/Edwards 08!!!!!
Good run Clinton, I commend the work you have done for this country, and the wonderful years your husband gave to this country as president, but now more than ever, we need Obama to raise this country up.
It is continued proof of the long standing animosity Hillary has for Barack Obama. Yes they made up and agreed to "play nice" for the sake of the party but Hillary wears her distaste for Obama on her sleeve.
After all he is threatening to take away her birth right of becoming the President of the United States. I mean it is her turn now and he is stealing all her thunder. If I had people telling me for 7 years I was going to be the next President of the United States I'd be frustrated too.
It's like that mean old Jennifer Hudson stealing the spotlight from Beyoncé in the Movie Dreamgirls. That was supposed to be Beyoncé's coming out party and Hudson had to go and win the Oscar.
These darn talented folks, taking all the fan fare away from the entitled. What's this world coming to?
Either Billary or Barack has any real substance- Please cite me one example of an accomplishment that either has had except for their poor voting records. No bill authored was ever enacted into law. Either has ever chaired a committee. They seem to be the modern version of celebrity. Meaning you no longer need a specific talent, or ability. Just to be "infamous" is enough... At least Mccain has served in the military, with valor. Authored bills that have become laws, chaired committees, and served more than one term-
At least, I say again, AT LEAST, you can name one thing that Hilary has accomplished. Can you name anything that Obama has accomplished? He is simply a good talker and makes everyone "feel good" to be an American. We need more than lip service, and Obama ain't it.
why are people saying Obama did not congratulate Clinton on Super Tuesday? He has every time, and here's a cip fron an article:
Speaking to a rally of screaming supporters in Chicago, Obama congratulated Clinton on her campaign so far and said the two would remain friends when it finished.
'A real choice:' Obama
"I congratulate her on her victories tonight. She's been running an outstanding race. But this fall we owe the American people a real choice," he said. "We have to choose between our future and our past."
BBBBUUUUUTTTTTT, the race is still going on.......and he has said that the other side won't catch him.........what a way to disenfranchise voters who have yet to have their American voices heard......that is shameful.......
"Don't mess with Texas" -Texans are very polite and don't kindly to indivduals who aren't.
I think it's a set up... Obama's gonna win the nomination, and then what?... The Republicans are gonna kick his butt sooooo hard. I don' t know why everyone's so hard on Hillary. Atleast she's been trying to do something for this country since she was fresh out of college. She's been about "Change" for 35 years... Now she has a chance to really have an impact, and all people can see is that she voted for the war, and is too driven. I would like to see what any of you would've done when it was time to vote for the war, given the information that our President laid before us. I think that she knows that when you have a problem, you problem solve, not be stubborn and dig yourself into a deeper whole!!!
I'm sorry, but she's probably our(democrats) best chance at winning the presidency. There is no empty rhetoric with her. Think TELEVAGELIST, next time you listen to Obama. He's a nice guy, but FOR REAL people!!
CNN why dont you just come out and endorse Mr. Obama ? You sure arn't reporting the news andmore !
Don't mess with Texas Hillary.
To John Metters you sound childish and ignorant ? Please get off this adult board !!
they are both CFR members and enable the philosophy of globalization, not the priority of national sovereignty. Same is true on the right, for the most part. Either way.....the dollar will collapse and we will not leave the middle east.....NAU is coming and both would support it, then where are we......? Is that the CHANGE you want?
Well, this silly story shows me that you can't fight biased media. *sigh*
I'm a true democrat, but if Sen. Clinton doesn't win the nomination I will vote for John McCain.
Hillary is a sore loser.....her ship is sinking.
Go Obama Go!!
I"m an Obama supporter and have been since day one, but please lets not make this so personal. Hillary is a wonderful candidate and would be a fine president as she has been a wonderful senator in my home state of New York. The way it looks to me this morning is Obama is going to be our candidate, math is math. Lets not divide our party and play into the Republicans hands. It's time to start aiming at "100 years of war" McCain and believe me the Clintons will be an important component in seating president Obama come January.
Even the Texas Repuplicans are voting Obama to get Hillary off our TVs ...
ATTENTION! to all you television people, please have video cameras ready on top of the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge to capture Hillary once she realizes her 'FAIRY TALE" with it's Elmer Gantry stlye is exposed. This nation has had enough of the CLINTON nonsense. Eight years in the White House was not enough, now the Clintons are more hungry and greedy and want eight more years.
Just go away and leave us alone. "I feel your pain" is not in season this election cycle. Both Clintons move to New York and pretend to be "Big City" know it alls, what has she done for New York? , Hillary is never here, she and Huckleberry Bill have their own hidden agenda to move back into the White House and thats been their plan all along, just playing the voters for suckers. This nation is in need of genuine leadership and cannot endure the "Lonesome Rhodes" and Elmer Gantry charade. Hillary, are you ready for your close-up?
I dont scare who will be next president but Obama will not get my vote hahahah...
Well, I'm not sure what speech I was watching – but Senator Obama ABSOLUTELY DID congratulate Senator Clinton on Super Tuesday. Your feed may have not shown the beginning because it sometimes allows the moderators to set the tone during the candidates "Thank Yous."
But there is no doubt – he did congratulate her. And has for every SINGLE ONE of her victories! Go on YouTube and watch his Super Tuesday speech and others!
She's making a terrible mistake by blowing past these key moments.
Not for Obama - he doesn't need her Thanks, but it would be courteous and graceful of her.
I'm talking about the VOTERS and her VOLUNTEERS and CAMPAIGN STAFF.
They deserve all the gratitude in the world – even if she didn't win in those states! That's how you grow your support – not by ignoring them and acting like it was meaningless.
How many times can you ignore THEM and still get their support and their votes?
Regards,
Independent Ed
There have been several people claiming that Senator Obama did not congratulate Mrs. Clinton on Super Tuesday. If you check out "Super Tuesday Speech" posted by barackobamadotcom on YouTube, you will see him do just that. It's around the 9:05 mark of the speech.
And, for the record, I support neither of these two candidtate. I would have voted for Newt Gingrich if he would have run. But, I wanted to investigate the claim and set the record straight.
Hilary,
Where are your table manners? Very disappointed that you have shown yourself a sore loser and most importantly a jealous component.
Ora
Yeah, Clinton won in Michigan... with her name the only one on the ballot! To count those delegates would be stealing.
Plus, every poll has made it clear... Obama wins huge over McCain. Hillary, not so much.
Watch out for another 'Tears welling up' performance from HRC!
Geez, so many Hillary haters even in our own camp. I love Hillary, but I must support Obama I just don't think she can pull off a win with all the haters, and a democratic win is a MUST!!!!!
To all you Obama haters. Give it up!! Rather you are Republic or Democratic. Open your eyes. Everyone likes a winner. Obama is an organizer, Hillary is a demonizer. Obama is the man with the plan. As for experience what experience does she have. Does she consider the experience that her adultress ex-president husband has a community property. You guys really need to do your research. It is over for the Clinton Hil-billies. With all the skeltons and scandals sourrounding them they should have quitely left the whitehouse and retired on some exotic island. For God sake the woman is 60 years old.
Past the torch Hil, let the young man do his thing. You have no vision for this country. You are just the Bush cover-up girl. That is what I said Bush cover-up girl. All the intelligent people know that your husband and George Bush senior or good friends. The informed Americans know that daddy is really running things and telling jr what to do. The Bush-Clinton Foundation...hmmm...give it some thought people.
All the Hilary supporters that are saying that you will vote for McCain if Obama is the Democratic nominee need to grow up. You sound like a bunch of schoolkids. Why don't you sit down and think carefully about what those actions would mean. Didn't you hear his speech last night.............fear, fear, fear. If McCain wins the nightmare will continue. He has already said that the war will most probably last for at least 50 yrs... is that what you want for our soldiers? He has already said that he doesn't know much about economics..... is that what you want for your wallet? Tax cuts for the rich will continue, jobs will continue to be shipped abroad, our soldiers will have to continue fighting, and what for? So Hilary supporters can stick it to Barack.
Let's all vote for CHANGE! HIgher tax rates with a full on rush towards socialism. Maybe we can match Europes tax rates of 75% with 35% of the population on the government dole. Look how they all come here for our CURRENT health care system. It's not perfect but it's better than anywhere else.
Let's vote for a rock star who can't wait to raise your taxes. It's YOUR money people, wake up! How do you vote for people to promise to raise your taxes. We already pay "our fair share". Look at your check stubs! Obama- the great speaker who says absolutely nothing but "Change". Look at political history this century, how many candidates use that same old line. "A new direction", "Change", etc...all of the use it.
John McCain is a democrat with an R next to his name. George Bush ruined the GOP and I'm disgusted with all of them. Leave my wallet alone politicians! I pay 55% of my income to taxes now, that's enough.
Yes why IS this news? It would be rude for the losing opponent to not congratulate them maybe after they won the nomination. Who cares?
I find it funny how everyone is jumping on the Hate Hillary bandwagon. Obama has said "change" how many hundreds of times in his speeches? Haven't they been doing that since the beginning of democracy? What's so different about this time? Seeing is believing and until whomever becomes President fixes our national woes before reaching out to other countries, it's just another "same scene different cast" to me.
Bet you the same people who are now jumping on the Hate Hillary wagon were the first ones to put a BUSH/CHENEY bumper sticker on their Hummers. Look where we are 8 years later. hmmm.
What a fun race this is to witness though... Will Obama beat Clinton? I don't know but the Giants beat the Patriots so anything is possible. Obama sure is building momentum and whenever I watch campaign coverage it all seems positive for Obama and neg for Clinton. Is that fair? I don't know. But it is noticable.
I know that there are going to be many good and bad comments about what each one of these candidates is or is not going to do when it comes to their actions.
What I always try to do is side on the godly things of one's life trip. Obama,'s words are not his own. His words that were spoken in Madison should, if we were listening, drive home the point of why CNN, MSNBC and all the rest of the "no-sayers" can't get a grasp on what is happening with this "OBAMAMANIA". It is very easy to understand, especially if you are one of those that understand God's human nature of us. One day in the past there were 12 plus Jesus having a simple discussion on the well-being (human nature) man. When asked what are
the greatest commandments. He stated that tere are only 2, 'HAVE NO OTHER FATHER BUT MY FATHER' AND 'LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THY SELF'.
The shame of politics in this supposely God fearing country is that it has gotten
us away from our neighbors. We suppose, according to politics, to look at this
"OBAMAMANIC" with the eyes of experience of the "CLINTON THEORY" of being
a good neighbor on "DAY ONE". On this "DAY ONE", when past experience ( Iraq,
NAFTA, Katrina, White papers, tax files, Monacia and fairy-tales) equates into
being a good neighor. All Mr. Obama is trying to say is neighor lifing up neighbor.
In other words, experience tells me, as he tells us, 'UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED, WE FALL' - 'THAT IS THE ONLY POLITICS OF THE FUTURE' - 'EITHER WE ARE GOING TO HAVE AN AMERICA FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY
THE PEOPLE' or it is going to be politics as usual. IT IS OUR CHOICE FOR ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Rev. ENP M.D.
Will it not be ironic, if George Bush causes the election of the first non-white president in the history of this country, due to his failed presidency? Considering he has made of mess of everything he has ever touched, it woud be the first success of his adult life. Karl Rove will drop dead after realizing his complicity in putting a black man in the White House.
As far as I can see, Hillary has lost this battle. Unless see cries again and pulls out the sympathy vote, she's done. For those people screaming about sexism and unfair media coverage causing her downfall, what would have happened to Obama if he had cried after losing any of the primaries? He would already be back in Illinois looking for a new job. That's a double standard, folks.
Funny thing is, I was going to vote for her before Bill Clinton went on the attack. Now, as she appears ungracious in defeat, I will not vote at all if she gets the nomination. Those are the facts, as I see them.