February 12, 2008
Posted: 10:30 PM ET
Clinton did not acknowledge Obama's winnings or congratulate him on his victories over the past two nights.
Clinton did not acknowledge Obama's winnings or congratulate him on his victories over the past two nights.

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.

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Info   February 12th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

What a sore loser

Ben from D.C.   February 12th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Texas isn't stupid Hillary.

cherny   February 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Give Hillary a break. Getting your balls kicked in is painful for a woman candidate too.

rachel   February 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Lets not forget Obama did not congratulate Hillary on her super tuesday wins as she did him.

Chris in Va.   February 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Hillary is showing her true colors. She's too busy crying and stamping her feet to do anything! What a loser!

Elizabeth; Dallas, TX   February 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

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!

Edin   February 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Shows you how calssless she is

GO OBAMA!

Kentucky   February 12th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

What else would you expect from a Clinton?

Amy   February 12th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Hillary is so much in denial it is almost pathological. Really, it is scary.

lars   February 12th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

In denial.

Undecided   February 12th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

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?

James   February 12th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

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.

caywen   February 12th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

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.

huckaburger   February 12th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

so? he did not congratulate her on her super tuesday victories. She did. CNN get over it!

Tito   February 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Hillary is over…….

Sam   February 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

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.

andy   February 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Good !! why should she !

GOP4Hillary   February 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Outstanding rally in EL PASO Hillary, Now can you get Obama
to debate policy in between his poetry readings?

Angela in Virginia   February 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Maybe she's afraid that if she congratulates him, the room will erupt in cheers!

Yes We Can!

grace   February 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

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.

Rob   February 12th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

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..

A Voice from Colorado   February 12th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

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.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   February 12th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

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.

S.A.   February 12th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

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.

DropOutGravel   February 12th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

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!!!!!!

Sonya   February 12th, 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.

Carol   February 12th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

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.

Chris   February 12th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

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?

mary   February 12th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Hillary is suppose to congraulate Obama for a win but he doesn't have to congraulate her when see wins. Sounds sexist to me!!!

Rob   February 12th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

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.

Ande   February 12th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

How PRESIDENTIAL . . .

JC   February 12th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

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!

Sioen   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

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.

norvef   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

rachel, obama won more states than hillary on the super tuesday and he did congratulate hillary for her wins.

Bill, NY   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

He did rachel, please state facts!

mike   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

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

Yeswecan   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

The Clinton ship is sinking. And the captain does not know an honourable way to go down.

BRANDY   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Senator Obama, storming on his way to the greatest victory!

V in Memphis   February 12th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Stop trying to find fault in every little thing that Hillary does. Enough is enough!

Lora B.   February 12th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Why should she - the race isn't over until it's over.

Julie, Binghamton, NY   February 12th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

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?

Tlc   February 12th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

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..

Laura   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

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.

Corey   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

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!

Jeff   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

What's with the canned applause at the Obama Wisconsin Rally?

allison   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

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.

Sayer   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Soon she'll be able to thank him for making her early retirement possible.

Boston   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

She hasn't lost, nor one, anything yet. Let's save the concession til the convention. What a stupid article.

Ed   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

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.

Amy in Iowa   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

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!

Jose Card - Independent   February 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

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.

erica   February 12th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

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!

Micah   February 12th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Is this even news? I hate how CNN has become the Barack Obama Network.

Matt   February 12th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

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.

Tito   February 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

That is why we are listening Obama live…..Hillary's is speech in El Paso is out of pace…

vj   February 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

She has to stay on her message. If she starts to congratulate Obama, she might tear up.

girrlgil, sanfrancisco   February 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

It is not necessary for Clinton to congratulate Obama.

Obama 08

Julia in Eugene, OR   February 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

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.

Jake, California   February 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

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!

Terri Patanus   February 12th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

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

VJ Atlanta GA   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Yes V in Memphis Enough is enough, Hillary is history now. … :)

Heather Peterson   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Tacky.

Eduardo from DC   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

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

Aimee Black   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Big deal. Get over it. Does he need his hinnie kissed every two minutes? Let Oprah do it.

NH   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

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!!!

peter   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

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.

Alex   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Rachel,
actually he congratulated Hillary on Super Tuesday for her wins…

Sam Jr.   February 12th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

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!!!

George Thomas   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

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.

Cph9680   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

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

Mary   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

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?

Sean   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

V, the media does this to every candidate. Hillary is just on the losing end now. Obama has captured America's allegiance.

lars   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

It's all calculated and measured.
Except for having to fire her campaign manager.

Mike   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Does it matter? She's losing all over the country.

She's done soon.

Mark   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

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.

Mark   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

We started seeing her true color. Hillary is too greedy to give up something which she does not deserve.

Terri Patanus   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

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.

kentucky 2   February 12th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

well just wait till osama gets in we all be moving to canada i will not vote for him something isnt right with him

SH   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Hillary was so gracious when she was winning…..how weird?!

Pia   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Totally uncouth and disrespectful and selfcentered..
I hope your losses hurt, Hillary!

Sunny   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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???

Poor Hillary   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

What a sad, petty woman! Leader of the free world?! I think not!

Michael Turner   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

The true self of a person comes through during the rough times.

Go Hillary   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.!!!!

Tim   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Rachel, they both did congratulate each other on their super tuesday wins.

Hillary_Clinton_all_the_way   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Man, I wish Hillary will mock Obama or something. Can't believe Obama won :( Thank GOD Hillary didn't congrats Obama.

Phil   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.

Anonymous   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.

Dave from Colorado   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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!

Robert NM   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.

Wall   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.

Chris in Orlando   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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…"?

Sean   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

You know, maybe if we got to watch the rest of her speech maybe then we would hear her congratulate Obama.

whocares   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.

Scott   February 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

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.

Samson   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

This criticism is a bit much.

Amy   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Would you shut up? Did he congratulate her after Nevada? You are brainwashed.

jr terrier   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I don't remember Obama congratulating Hillary after she won Nevada.

Mike   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

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.

WestCoastMessenger   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

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.

Sherry   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

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

McCain supporter   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Obama's baloon will burst in November.

Chris   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

It's a non-issue. Focus on the issues CNN. If I wanted drama, I'd watch a movie.

Jeff, Huntington Beach, CA   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Just another example of the true vindictive, mean spirit of Hillary. Thank God Obama is sending her packing…

Victoria   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

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..

vv   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

and why should she?

SpiralBlue   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

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.

Ken Austin, TX   February 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

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.

Joe   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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.

Frank from CT   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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.

Val   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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!!

Obama   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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.

Patrick   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

I'm sure the Flori…err Texas strategy will work out well for you Mrs. Giuli…err Mrs. Clinton.

Kim   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

She's as rude, arrogant, and cocky as Bush…always has been, always will be…

S   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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!

john   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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.

Jean   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Big deal! She's busy trying to win an election. Get over it Obama-maniacs!

Peter   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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!"

mc   February 12th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

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…

Fairfax, Virginia   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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!!!

Jon   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

the media should really focus on the real issues we face instead of such little things.. tired of it.

bobby   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

Mary   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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

Casey Lunkley   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

ray gardner   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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

JP - Iowa   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

New Jersey   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

All of you Clinton supporters are a bunch of Sheep……Wake up…..BAAAAAAAAA

John   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Obama DID congratulate Hillary on her Super Tuesday wins

Matthew Rettenmund   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

Patrick   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

Lucia... happily in Toronto   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Lack of grace… that's her problem. Sore LOSER is the perfect description.

Nancy from Maryland   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

observer#1   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

chris in oregon   February 12th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

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.

Jon   February 12th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

The media is SICKENING! I once respected CNN. Not anymore!

Hillary 08

jon   February 12th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hey, let's have a thank you card writing contest, and the winner gets to be president. *sheesh*

goobama   February 12th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Clinton is such a sour loser, she is so egotistical

David   February 12th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

I can't believe that latinos are falling for Hilary. She is merely using them to win over Senator Obama.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   February 12th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

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!

Avis C, Richton Park,IL   February 12th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P in Denver   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

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.

just saying   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

@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.

Sean   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

I agree with you NH. You hit it right on the nose.

Colorado   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

"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"?

Debbie   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Sadly, unsurprising. Her true colors are a sour shade indeed. Thank God America seems not to be swallowing the line and its rusty hook.

Kevin   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

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…

Anonymous   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

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.

Stacey   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

WHO CARES?!?!?!?!?!!

Robert Reese   February 12th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

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.

Stephen   February 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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…

Kristen   February 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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!

mc   February 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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;

Dude from Wisonsin   February 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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!!!!

jersey girl   February 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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?

champ   February 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

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…

NCInformed   February 12th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

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.

Stephen   February 12th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

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.

Cindy   February 12th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I'd have to agree with Rachel's comment. No congrats from Bama-man for Super Tuesday wins. Boo-hoo bama-man!

bryan from NC   February 12th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Hillary strikes me as the type of person with the ego and attitude not to lose gracefully. I don't trust anything she says.

Ray   February 12th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

The guy who talks too much will do nothing. That guy is Obama.

Bama Nana   February 12th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

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.

Eelill   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

"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!

vinn   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

That woman is not fit enough to be the leader of the free world..

Michael   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

This is a clearly biased article. I mean give me a break. Does anyone really care?

Anonymous   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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.

Deb   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Does anyone have a brain left? Obama is PIE in the sky without a plan.
Has anyone seen Obama pledge the flag?????

C Kopcho   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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."

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.

Jodie   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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!!!!!!!

Wisconsin   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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!

dk   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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.

Charles   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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…

Kenny H.   February 12th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

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.

Lance   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Switching coverage from Obama to McCain = mistake… Why did cut from the Obama speech?

Sunny   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

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

Javier G.   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Anyone BUT Hillary please. We don't need another Clinton White House.

JC   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

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.

Coke Dealer   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

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.

dana rudderow   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

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"

TR   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

GO Hillary gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Hillary will be the next President!!!!

Jack   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Why should clinton congratulate obama! they have not even completed the elections. Hold your horses! Silly for CNN to even report this

AG in Hong Kong   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Once again this reflects the media's bias and preoccupation with petty stuff, rather than discussing issues.

kama   February 12th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

she might tear up again

Maureen   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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!

I

Murry   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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.

Carrie   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Another sore loser moment!

Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tlc   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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.

bobby   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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.

Dee   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

What a poor sport!

Tom (Philadelphia)   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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.

Mimi   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

It's a shame that CNN is trying to pick a president for american ppl.

Not so easily fooled.   February 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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.

Robert Reese   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Wow McCain is giving the best speech. Hmmm looking better every delegate Obama gets.

Mary   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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.

John snow   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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 is all talk   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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.

Randy   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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…

Todd in PA   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I hate to repeat, since it has already been mentioned by others, but Obama did congratulate Hillary on her wins…

HISTORY!!!!!   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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!

MIMI   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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!

Anonymous   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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.

Sharon   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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

art   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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

Billy - Texas   February 12th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

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.

Sonali   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

I am sure my comments won't get posted which are against Obama.

Jim P - Chicago   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

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.

mc   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

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

ralph tyler   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

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.

John   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Obama's baloon will burst in November.

exactly. bubbles are beautiful, but without substance, they won't last.

Marlon   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

I want to "thank" CNN for its lack of great reporting and in-depth analysis of the Presidential campaigns!!!

Mary   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

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

melissa nj   February 12th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

WHO CARES?! seriously is this really news? Stick to important facts!!!!!

Royalty   February 12th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Her true colors are now beginning to show. And it's not pretty.

nadeem   February 12th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

"I Congratulate Hillary Clinton on her wins tonight, she has run an outstanding campaign"
Barak Obama, Feb 5th 2008, CNN, MSNBC, ABC

Benjamin   February 12th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

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!

Faye   February 12th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

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.

Bert   February 12th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

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?

Karen in Florida   February 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

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!

ready to win   February 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

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…

Devin MA   February 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Well when you convince people that your lies are the truth its easy to win. Nice campaigning Obama!

Jerry King   February 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

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   February 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

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.

justobserve   February 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

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