How can Obama win without the women's support!

Oh wait…he has that.

Hillary's campaign is slowly crumbling. I love it!

Obama had this white middle-aged woman's vote from day one! Obama 08

owned!!!…clinton needs to step out of the race and help Obama unify the dems…she is out.

All these results are the same as before except there are independents voting. They're throwing off the percentages. If you look at the numbers, she still gets the white Democratic southern vote, he doesn't. The only reason he did better was because of independents and Republicans who voted for him.

If you take away the super Delegates Obama has a very good delegate lead over Clinton:

Since the Super Delegate can change lets not count them in the process at this time.

Have a great day:

Just goes ta show ya - Clinton counted eggs and not chickens. Its not over yet but its lookin weak for the lady.

Vote for who you would like to vote for, but the Media needs to STOP campaigning for specific candidates. It's quite obvious who the majority of the media wants to win in both the Republican and Democratic nominations.

The media uses very specific words to describe the "NEWS" as they call it. But the truth should be written in a much less persuasive way.

It's time the media decides to REPORT not INFLUENCE.

I think it should be time for Hillary to bow out gracefully now. It will stand her in good stead for any future ambitions, rather than having to sneak out at a later point when she has been run over. This will also be good for the party and will allow her to be in good standing for the future. If she fights to death or play dirty, that will refect so badly not just on herself, but also on the Clinton presidency. If she insists on staying on and cause damage to the party, and yet does not win in the end, all of us should be grateful that we did not support her.

This should be much more troubling to the Hillary campaign than the 20%+ point spread they're currently losing by to Obama in VA. If they can't play the demographic game, then they can't win in OH or TX, and they can't cry sexism/racism over their continued losses. This is even more interesting given that VA is a southern state where, up until now, demographic differences have been much more exaggerated.

Obama is over rated.

He is a great ad man…..it's like an infomercial. You can like what you see but are you really going to like it when you get it home?

I've seen the attack du jour from the Clinton crew is that "we're electing a President, not a Preacher."

Clever, although I'd counter that we're electing a President, not a Professor.

Senator Clinton has a great command of the minutiae of arcane policies. My Political Scientist professor in college did also. I wouldn't want him running our country either.

Hi Chris:

I support Hillary. I do not think this damages the democratic party. That is an illusion that the media is trying to feed you.

i am SO HAPPY to say THE CLINTON EXPRESS IS RUNNING OUT OF TRACKS!! this is the kind of race i wanted to see, Obama played his game consistently and now his game is paying off. Clinton needs to bow out respectfully. The democrats have their nominee.

Go Obama!!!!!!!! Now lets hear Hillary brush this one aside.

Sorry Julie from Binghamton,
Take a look at the exit polls. She LOST Democrats in Virginia by close to 20 percentage points.

This is more of the same from the Clinton camp: the only votes that should count are from voters that vote for us. Please.

People are voting for Obama because they know that McCain can beat him but not Hilary. Oh the spin of the truth by the media doesn't anyone read between the line. Poor Obama believer

Julie,

Senator Clinton lost consistently with every demographic except those over the age of 55. All races and both genders voted for Obama.

Hey Julie in Binghampton~whether you realize it or not you just made the best argument yet for supporting Obama…the man is a unifier and Hillary is a polarizer. Thank you for pointing that out ;-).

Obama
'08
yes WE can

Obama 08! Hillary is def. out of the race, hope she's not banking on Ohio and Texas because she can't win Obama's momentum can't be stopped.

Julie from Binghamton is hilarious! "How dare independents and Republicans vote for a Democrat!" LOL! Hello, Julie? That's why Obama's the electable one in November.

I've never believed the hype of race/gender being advantages/disadvantages for either candidate. Early primaries/caucuses were driven by hype for/against one candidate or the other. There's no way any particular 'voting block' in the democrat side can truly win/lose an election for a candidate. The candidate either resonates with voters or not. Clinton as a front runner was a strategic PR move to plant the seed that winning was for for her and nobody else. Obama rocked the boat by going against what the machine wanted to do… and voters are supporting him. Go Obama Go

THOSE WHO SUPPORTING OBAMA MOST LIKELY ARE THOSE WHO VOTED FOR BUSH BEFORE AND WATCH IF OBAMA WON , THE MEDIA WILL START RELEASE THE NEGATIVE NEWS ABOUT OBAMA ,EVER WONDERING WHY THE MEDIA DIDN'T RELEASE NEGATIVE NEWS ABOUT OBAMA? YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWER IN NOV

It's time for Billary to pack up and go home. They had eight years in the White House and all they did was disgrace America. Just thinking of them back in again, gives me the creeps!

Julie,

You are so right. And that's exactly what is needed to win in November, so you made a point against a Clinton nomination.

Well Melissa you could say that on both sides of the sitiation now couldn't you?

GOBAMA! hILLary must be ILL! Step aside little Mama fo the man named OBAMA!

If this keeps up, I am definitely crossing lines and voting for McCain in November. I think we've had enough "uniters not dividers" for the time being.

Senator Clinton could be a POWERFUL Majority Leader in the Senate. Her command of the details of policies and her purported ability to sway people in one-on-one sessions would make her a VERY effective Majority Leader. Clinton + Pelosi = the POWER crew.

The media is pro Obama. Hillary never had a chance, all you hear is negative comments about Hillary and CNN is not being fair. I saw T-shirts that said CNN=Obama. I will vote for Ron Paul before I vote for Obama.

how can Hillary "unify" the nation if so many states and voters who are democratic, let alone repubilican, are against her! she won 11 states vs. 23 for obama now…i think she should concede…

Not to rain on the victory parade, but it ain't over yet.

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Texas are huge in terms of delegate count. And anybody who thinks the Hilster will give up her grasp at power just because of a few losses clearly has no idea of the nature of the woman.

I want to believe Obama 's momentum will carry us over that hump (the primaries, I mean. I wasn't impugning Her Imperial Majesty, for all you rabid Clinton fans), but anything can still happen.

Freight train…

Choo choo!!

It's all over but the crying - literally.

Obama '08 - get on the train.

Bush gave the same speech about bring hope and unity to our country. Take a good look at where Bush has brought us - his obesession in the middle east, budget deficit spending and a diveided country… Haven't learned your lessons yet?? Electing Obama based on his empty promises and hypes, I need to pray we are not going to repeat the Bush years again.

Julie, Thanks for acknowledging that Obama would have a better chance of winning in November due to his extensive Independent support. It is time for us to unite behind the candidate that is bringing America together. We can win big in November if we choose Obama. Time to rally behind him, folks.

Obama should be the Democratic nominee—I think he stands the best chance of defeating McCain in the fall. Also, after two terms of a very unpopular President, Obama would be a fresh breath of air. It would be good for America, and our standing in the world, to show a face of color in leadership. America needs a clean start, not a return to the old Clinton-style politics! Thank you, Kreg Hunter

Chevy:

Tell that to Huckabee! He is not bowing out. I kind of like the guy.

I see Obama slogan is slowing catching on even with Hillary die-hard supporter 'hoping people will change' toward Hillary

My dad voted for only one Republican during his lifetime - John F. Kennedy.

I'm a Republican and couldn't vote for Obama in the primary, but if he's nominated, I will vote for my first Democrat.

Hey, Romney saw the writing on the wall and stepped aside… Clinton needs to do the same thing so the dem's can get united and start working ont he general election. If she really loved the country and the party, she would see that….

She should be happy to know that people do love her, but she can not just rely on the big states, it would be an example of her divisiveness… Obama is accepted all over the country, a unifier… she needs to accept that gracefully. She'd earn me respect that way.

We welcome the Clinton supporters with open arms.

Obama 08′

Virginia is next to D.C. and they lived the Clinton's every day with all the troubles they had in the 90's. Obama has shown he can win in every part of the country. It'a Clinton fatigue and we have a choice who can win. Obama

Hillary is finally being exposed to voters to what she really is and no one likes her… I was on the fence but after listening to both it's clear Obama is a much better candidate, polls show he is faring much better against McCain, and all of the republican friends I know (which is many due to the state I live in) say they want Hillary to win because she'd be much, much easier to beat than Obama, and I believe that to be true.

I am Hispanic, with an African American Father, and a Latino Mother, and we're all proud to live in Clinton Country, here in the Great State of Texas.

I've never been so proud……………don't worry Hillary you got a plan, right? Just do your thang girl, do your thang!

To Julie in Binghamton. Why are you crying about how Obama is doing better because of the Indy and Republican vote? THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT! He's UNIFYING people to vote for his cause, a cause that affects ALL OF US. Who cares where the vote comes from? That's just a good sign that what he stands for makes sense to EVERYBODY, not just the White Democratic Southern vote… Oh and by the way, that vote you talk about mostly came from the 60+ bloc. I imagine that the racist values they grew up with are still firmly planted in their minds anyway.

Let me preface this by saying that although I am 56 year-old white female, I am, more importantly, an ultra-liberal die hard. I would have voted for Edwards had he gotten the nomination because of his stand on fighting poverty.

And now, my comment.

I got a great idea for a political cartoon while listening to the Virginia results tonight.

"I have a dream… that I will become President!"

That would have more substance than anything Obama has said to date.

At this point, I can see myself voting for McCain before Obama, because I at least know where McCain stands!

The People Have Spoken

Listen close…don't miss it…history is being made…if you listen close you can hear the chanting…Obama…Yes we can…enough said

i think both candidates are doing a very tremendous job in their campaigns but it seems as if clinton was too over comfindent after winning in carlifonia and so she was layed back in her campaigns which is creeping up on her now causing her to fire her campaign manager, making obama's momentum quite unstopable at this point in time after being victorious in the recent polls

Steve's right. Independents and Republicans voting for Obama is a good thing. It's how you win elections: cross party lines.

Hillary step out of the race. Now what do you have to say.

Obama 08 yeahhhh!!!!!!!!!

With her negative swipe at Obama last night during an ABC interview, I'm afraid that Hillary will pull every trick in the book to try and win, even if it divides the Party.

Be prepared for a negative onslaught from her through March 4th.

Obama is more likeable then Hillary. Let me make it plain about Hillary either you like her or you don't. I believe that the reason that Obama can dip into her pool is because he possess's something that she doesn't and that is charisma. I heard the other night on CNN that followers of either Democratic candidate wouldn't have a problem following the other candidate if elected for the nomination because they are running a similiar platforms but for me I have to say that it would be easier for followers of Hillary to jump on board with Barack then the other way around. I am a black female and I don't like Hillary nor did I like Bill during his time as president. I am backing Barack not because I am black but because at the end of the day I believe he has a better chance of getting things done versus Hillary.

Steve- Republicans want someone they think they can beat, not someone they know is smarter than their guy!

Obama's not stealing these supporters, he has earned them, Michelle is right. Obama appears/ has appeared and will be the most consistant in his approach to the White House, and while in the White House.
O8AMA O8/ 12

Obama/Hillary fans-tell me specific achievements of both the candidates?

I just hope that this continues with D.C. and MD tonight. Looks as if people can finally see Hill-dawg for who she is- the wife of a former, great president.

Not taking anything away from her, but please Hilary, let's unite the nation…its not your time….you can run again in 8 years. :o)

Im glad that we are now coming together as a party and support Borack Obama. We are just sick and tired of the drama that Hillary has dispaly in the path two weeks. I supported Hillary, yes Im a white women but I now support Borack. Im sorry Im not going to let a republican back to the White House. I hoe Hillary get the message and know that she just can ignore all the states that Borack Obama won. All across the board. Hillary we love you, but is not your time. Lets all stand and embrace Borack Obama.

Kind regards,

Grace

The question is… Will those independents leaning GOP vote for Obama or McCain in November. It is easy for them to cross lines when John McCain is going to win for sure. Hillary is going to pull this out. Everything is happening the way the polls predicted. Those same polls, by the way, have Hillary way up in Ohio.

Obama is what the people want..Hilary is still only in this race because of what superdelegates want…and Bill Clinton is a superdelegate

GO OBAMAAAAAAAAA THE REAL DEAL!

Why won't Obama DEBATE Clinton? because he will get OWNED!!!

There has only been one debate with the 2 of them. Maybe Obama fans are afraid to find out his real knowledge on foreign affairs:

Obama, "….I will contact the president of Canada." (Chicago debate)

( for the supporters who don't know, Canada doesn't have a president. Thye have a Prime MInister)

Julie - Independents and Republicans can vote for whoever they want in the general. The more important thing to note is that when Hillary won in NY, for example, independents and Republicans coudln't vote in the primary. So, in a general, Obama would get Democrats AND some Ind. and Rep. Hillary would only get Democrats.. .minus me!

"Obama stealing Clinton's base" . Isnt that headline a bit negative? It implies that he has to be doing something underhanded and illegal if Clintons base is jumping ship. A better headline would be "Clinton base switches team" or "rethinks postiion" or even "Obama wins over Clinton's core demographic" . I guess accusing him of "stealing" is better than the headline "Obama seduces white women" so I should count my blessings.

I'm glad it's not another Clinton dynasty. We have another Bush dynasty, and look how bad it turn out.

Hillary is a person without gratitude, she leaves the states that vote for her and acts as though they don't manner, it has been six states that she has ran out and went to the bigger states, which are democaratic states anyway, where Barack wins all areas of the map. Now she runs to texas, and ohio and play on the Hispanic people thinking they are all gonna vote for her. The clinton 's are over and I hope she gets her feelings hurt.

Agree….I've had enough with politics as usual…an I could care even less about texas and ohio when a majority of the countr/states have already made up their mind…its time for Obama, and its time for change!

Obama 08!!!

Barack Obama has what it takes to bring us all together, if you do what you've always done, you get what you always gotten. He is the rare combination of substance and presentation, he is for all people.

Although I support Obama, I will vote for Clinton if she is nominated. Despite my respect for John McCain, we need a Democratic president to undo the damage George W Bush has inflicted on his country. The economic, diplomatic, and military messes he has left for his successor are monumental and heartbreaking. I don't know if anyone can redeem our country. But I hope!

What is interesting is the fact that Clinton's campaign was, just a month ago, saying that it comes down to delegates. It seems to me that even with the super-delegates that are in place, Obama will be ahead after tonight. If he continues to win going into March 4th, how could currently undecided voters possibly be swayed to vote for Clinton in Texas and Ohio? I think her lead in those states will diminish between now and then, just like it has nationally over the past month. I think Obama is trapping the steam that she is losing.

Virginia's population holds one of the highest levels of education in the nation.
It showed today.

No need for Hillary to "step aside, bow out, ect"

You people "Obamaniacs" seem to forget, she has supporters.

He can talk, and talk….talk….talk…..talk.

Hillary is in it to win..and she WILL!

I can think of 100 people that would be a better president than hillary. Obama is the first on that list. Time for hil to go

OBAMA 240,000 VOTES. HUCK AND MCLAME I MEAN MCCAIN 225,000 COMBINED, WOW.

The Republicans don't have "Superdelegates". The Democrats do. So if Senator Obama wins the popular vote, the greater number of states, and the most delegates, but is just short of a majority, the party hacks (Superdelegates) can simply overturn the results by picking their establishment candidate, Billary. No wonder they call it the "Democratic Party".

Obama is EXACTLY what this country needs right now and I am thrilled to watch this develop. It is time for Hillary to get out of the way.

Obama 08!

We are all proud of you Obama.
I hope the Clinton supporters will start leading towards OBAMA

GOBAMA!!! '08

DC and Maryland will be yours as well and Texas and Ohio and Missouri.

Hurray for Obama!!!!

When the night is over, Obama will have scored 8 STRAIGHT WINS!!!!

Obama 08!!!

OOOOPS 300,000 FOR OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBAMA

Thank you America! Thank you for renewing my faith in the process (the democratic process).

I still have my fingers crossed on this "super delegate" business. Nothing say's screw you like stealing your vote.

Julie from NY got it right…

Wait and see if obama gets to be the nominee……the republicans will win!!

What I want to know is, why would Charmin, advertise Tissue Paper yet, either way, we will buy toilet paper? waste of money should be donated to Clinton Campain

OBAMA 08!!

The Clinton boat is taking on more water tonight.

I will never vote for obama.I will vote for McCain and I have never voted for a republican,Obama gives a great speech with no substance. I have atleast 30 friends that feel the same way. So VOTE OBAMA if you want a Republican pres in 08.
Obama says he doesnt take pac money, well go to moveon.org and see he is a lier and he does take pac money

At least newpapers are honest about which candidate want, I guess its way too late for CNN to get honest

Steve..It is a fact that independents and Republicans voted for Obama.

You should consider reading and researching.

RE: Julie, Binghamton, NY February 12, 2008 8:28 pm ET

All these results are the same as before except there are independents voting. They're throwing off the percentages. If you look at the numbers, she still gets the white Democratic southern vote, he doesn't. The only reason he did better was because of independents and Republicans who voted for him.

Are you serious? Isn't that what we want, a candidate that can win both DEM, Independant, and the Republican vote. I really hate to say this but it sure sounds like alot of female Clinton supporters just want her to win because she is a woman. This comment clearly illustrates my thought. I not saying all the women Clinton supporters but certainly this comment makes you think. Ma'am you have really lost touch with what this race is about. But in your attempt to downplay Obama's victory, I would like to say thank you for point out the biggest victory of all in VA. Obama pulled in the Independant, and some Republican voters. That ma'am is a good thing, despite what you Clintoners believe. But oh yeah i guess since Hillary didn't win this state their vote doesn't really matter. Wake up.

when are we gonna get DC results?

Meanwhile, the Gov of Pa., Ed Rendell, essentially calls some of his constituents in Pa. racists, (AP story) and justifies his support of Clinton in that light. This is going to go over like a lead balloon and may cost Clinton a viable shot in Pa.

His basic premise may well be true, but honestly? You don't, 1) call your base bigots and 2) make your endorsement choice on it. I wouldn't be surprised if he loses his next election as well.

All Clinton base are belong to us. Someone set us up the Obama!

I think that Hillary should bow out. What I can't wait to see is the extreme disappointment that all the Obama supporters will have if he wins the presidency and nothing really changes. Buy into all the speeches, jump on the band wagon, vote for the style, be cool and feel self-righteous but boy, there's going to be alot of disappointment. I'm not saying Hillary would change much either but I think she has the more practical solutions. People are really drinking the cool aid if they think that ANYONE can change Washington in 4 or 8 years.

I also will find it hard to believe that Obama can unite the country when a large portion of his supporters hurl nothing but venom against the other candidates.

OBAMA CAN DO IT, YES WE CAN……………….OBAMA '80

Hooray for Obama!! His name isn't "Barack" for nothing - check your Old Testament - "Barak" was a famous O.T. warrior known for his military prowess. I've been for him from day one!

Hello. To Julie's comment above, "All these results are the same as before except there are independents voting. They're throwing off the percentages. If you look at the numbers, she still gets the white Democratic southern vote, he doesn't."

If you are correct, this will not be a problem in the general election because Obama will have John Edwards as his vice president candidate and will definately carry the southern vote.

About the over 55 demographic for Clinton …The only reason Hillary won the Nevada caucuses in Las Vegas is because they bussed in the senior citizens from the retirement homes on the Clinton busses. I don't want some senile person who thinks they are out on a field trip determining who my candidate is!

I am interested to see how his vote total compares to McCain's– in a Republican state that we may win with Obama at the top, that will be a real indicator of relative appeal to independents.

Why is it that anyone who says they're in favor of Obama is obviously falling for a facade and a media parlor trick. Get over yourselves. The Hillary supporters would get a lot more credit if they'd drop this holier-than-thou nonsense.

Obama may or may not become a great President, but he's the right person at the right time for whom to take that chance. The past 8-12 years have been nothing but political infighting and backbiting and Hillary supporters expect to change that by voting for the most polarizing politician the world has ever seen? Give me a break. I don't doubt Hillary would try to make a good President, but it will be 4 years of Republican fillibustering if she's given the chance.

It's time to start new. Cut the cord, Hillary supporters. Roll the dice. Even if Obama ends up being all glitz and no substance, it can't get any worse than it already is. But at least we won't be continuing the same ridiculous fights.

I think Mr & Mrs Clinton should stop while they are ahead, rather then continue on and loose more then they already have. If they want to help the Democratic party they would start by endorsing Obama and helping the Democratic party win the election. This would give them more respect then what they have now. GO OBAMA

Everybody liked Bush, too…Do you not remember??

Kids prefer sweets to nutritious food but someone has to be the parent and do what is best.

Hillary knows best…

Hey Hey Mr. Dream Merchant….everything depends on you….oh yeah……

I'M A BELIEVER!!!!!!

Obama 08

"People are voting for Obama because they know that McCain can beat him but not Hilary. "
HuH? I think I could beat John McCain, if you give me a couple weeks.

Hillary's base of support is crumbling, and she has ZERO appeal to the independents that will ultimately determine the outcome of this election. The only party she is capable of uniting at this point is the GOP, whose far-right hates her even more than they do John McCain. If she is capable of putting the good of her party above her own ego, she should step out of the race now.

Too many black men and women to support Obama in Virginia. In TX, OH, Hillary will win big. Please watch the rally in EL Paso TX.

YES WE CAN! ONWARD TOWARDS THE FUTURE! WE'RE GETTING THE INDEPENDENTS AND THE REPUBLICANS TOO! ITS ALL OVER! ITS BECOMING MORE AND MORE APPARENT WHO CAN BRING THIS COUNTRY TOGETHER. KEEP IT UP OBAMA!

Julie from Binghamton

Let's see what MD does where only registered Democrats can vote - then you can eat your hat, and I hope you're willing to come on-line and do so.

this is my first time voting and believe me it felt great!!! although Obama didn't win in ny…it felt very very good to be voting for me….OBAMA 08*****

It seems to me that not only is Barak Obama way ahead of Seator Clinton in the Virginia race, but look at the total number of voters who turned out to vote for him compared to the total number of voters on the Republican side.! Barak Obama has more votes by himself than all those voting in the Republican race. That says something to me about his electibility!

We're ready for you in Texas! Come on OBAMA '08!

You can tell a dragon is dying by how hard it's thrashing. Listening to the Hillary camp, all I can say is RUN, the dragon (Hillary's candidacy) is dying.

All Aboarrrd!!!!!
The Obama Express is leaving the Potomac and heading for Wisconsin.

WE DO EVERYTHING BIGGER AND BETTER IN TEJAS . We are going to HOOK the Nation. Sanjay will not win in TEXAS, OHIO, PEN STATE!!!!!!!!! CLINTON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agreed with Julie….I am an independent and voted Republicans in the last presidential election…But this time , as a registered independent I chose democratic primary and voted for Obama…We hate Hillary and I don't want her to be our president.

Barack Obama will lead and unite this country!

Stacy

They're reporting this because McCain can beat Obama but not Hillary? Are you joking? Every poll puts Obama ahead of McCain out of the margin of error. This is why Clinton supporters support Clinton- if they had any brains they'd be for Obama.

Yes we can.

Hey Stacy, why would Democrats vote for Obama so that he can lose? Wow, some people are just going to find any excuse to spin every win he gets..lol.

Face it, Hillary can no longer use the gender,blue collar worker, lower income, race card tatics anymore. You know why?
Because ALL OF THEM VOTED FOR OBAMA!

He has united all races, genders, financial barriers, political parties etc… to all vote for for him. Name another person running for president that can do that?
Or that has ever did that?

OBAMA 08!!

Obama is the only candidate running who offers a change, not just of the last 8 years but the previous 8 years that allowed Bush to take the White House. Without Bill Clinton there wouldn't have been a second Bush and without the second Bush there probably wouldn't be an Obama. he is the right candidate at the right time and offers optimism(and specifics to back it up on his web site)instead of THIS

The country needs someone who can motivate and inspire people from various demographic groups. The less polarization factor the better. This applies to either party. So far, the best uniter/motivator I see across the widest spectrum is Obama. He motivates Dems, Indeps, some Repubs. Hillary is way, way too polarizing to be an effective leader regardless of my personal feelings toward her. With her, you get 50% of the people loathing her, and 50% liking her. Just what we need in American after Bush the polarizer. The fact that will not change about Hillary, and the thing that makes her a weak is her inability to inspire and gain support from a diverse range of constituents nationally. This makes Obama the best candidate out there. If nothing else, he creates enthusiasm and involvement among the widest range of people.

I'm tired of polarization and division. Bush has excelled at this, and Hillary will be more of the same. Willing to take a shot at Obama this time. Heck, we've been voting on experience long enough and you can see where that has gotten us.

The fact that Hillary's support comes from the least educated demographic doesn't engender too much confidence in me, either. I certainly don't have a PhD, but I do think more education is desirable, and that more educated people make better decisions in general, so the fact that Hillary appeals to the least educated voter base of any of the candidates is mildly disconcerting to me…is that the demographic I want determining the President? Umm…nope.

Julie, is this NOT a strong argument infavor of Obama's position? He can BRING in BOTH Independents and Republicans? You already the Dems in your corner!!!!

All these results are the same as before except there are independents voting. They're throwing off the percentages. If you look at the numbers, she still gets the white Democratic southern vote, he doesn't. The only reason he did better was because of independents and Republicans who voted for him.

I agree with one of the posts down: "We're electing a president, not a professor." Yes, Hilary has more experience but she doesn't have the skills to unify, inspire, and lead the people. These skills are innate. A lot of my professors are just as smart as her if not more, but I don't think they would make great presidents. Hilary should be more of an adviser to Obama.

I AM STATING TODAY THAT IF OBAMA WINS AND BECOMES THE DEMOCRATIC WINNER, I WILL NOT BE VOTING FOR HIM. HE HAS NEVER SHOWN ME HIS EXPERIENCE, AND THE PARTY HAS SHOWN ME THAT A WOMAN WILL NEVER BE ELECTED AS PRESIDENT.

Let's not forget the simple fact that McCain vs. Clinton in a debate gives the republicans way to much ammunition, true or not, to throw around and play dirty politics like always. McCain vs. Obama is a no contest debate - anyone who has seen crowd response after these candidates give a speech would say that Obama would win hands down without even taking off the kid gloves.

Obama 08!

Derail the legacy train!

One last thought–

We need Hillary to be a lioness in the Senate, someone like Ted Kennedy who can keep the legislation moving. She probably can do more for the country there than facing filibuster after filibuster from a unified Republican Party even if she manages to eke out a November win.

Sorry to double-post, I just want Hillary supporters to know we can appreciate her and hope for a future role for her in the new Democratic majority we are working for.

As a white 62 year old woman who voted for Barack, I want to say that listening to his mind, logic and sensing his strength of commitment reminds me of JFK. All of us who remember how inspiring he was and who have not been inspired since are grateful to him. For the first time in my life I sent some money to a candidate. Any money I send is a hardship but I cannot think of a better way to spend it.

I don't think any of you jokers really did your homework except fall prey to an inexperienced, motivational speaker and "not show up for work dude" that has a pretty face. Those of you that are not on your own yet, you don't realize the damage you have caused. To those of you independent and out in the workforce, good luck, you have experience and you know your business.

The Republicans are going to have a barbeque with Mr Obama.

Senator Clinton can kick some and then more, of course the Republicans don't want her.

There are a lot of grateful hispanics that love her.

I am an American that believes in the first amendment. Obama threatens my rights to bear arms. I have a right to defend myself from an intruder in my own home. Mr. Obama opposes this right. Are all men in this country going to stand back and allow Obama to take away that right?

Hillary? She only cares about power. She would be the biggest mistake this country has ever made.

I, for one, am disappointed. Obama should have won more like 75% to 25%. That would have been a true victory over Clinton. But 62% to 37% is practically a tie.

No it isn't! That's like 25 points!! Daaamn!!

It is quite distubing that CNN has Republican reporters say all kinds of negative spin on the Democrat parties process. Guess what, they are afraid that the Super Delegates will make it right to protect the party, that is their purpose. They know what percentage of Dem voters are part time young voters that are not voting on knowledge. They also know without Florida or Michigan the election is invalid, because 48 state vote is not a democracy.
CNN please get Democrat reporters to report on the Democrates, true to keep it balance..
If Obama is in, Republican win. If Hillary wins and take Obama as VP Dems are in for 8 to 16 years. This is the end game.

As a Texan, and a white woman, I resent Sen. Clinton claiming my state before the battle is fought. To quote a famous battle cry "Come and Take It"

Go Obama!

Wake up Dems. The Republican party is trying to edge out the election. Look how many are turning out to vote for Obama just so they can defeat him in November. You can't tell me any Republican who has always been a Republican is going to turn around in the primary and vote for the most liberal Democrat running. Their party already has their front runner in Mack and they don't need to vote for him anymore. He is already is a shoe in.

According to CNN, 44% of those voting for Obama were Republicans.
41% of those voting for Obama earn $100K a year or more (was that all those Republicans?). Check it out.

To all the real Obama voters, I am sorry this is happening to your candidate. Republicans would never do this unless it was to their benefit. They are planning on smearing him in November.

To all those in Ohio and Texas, it is up to you to stop the Republicans. It is point of contention that Republicans will pick our nominee, when my democratic vote here in Michigan will be ignored.

It is interesting to see how we Americans vote for the highest office - just based on inspirational talks of change - and not based on changes a person has brought about in the past and the knowledge and sincere love for the country. Time will say what will happen and to which direction the Country will go and how united every one will be at that time. Very sad and I blame the Hype from the Media still for this out come.

All i know is that if Obama wins the race, then im not going to vote at all!! I'm all for Hillary…

VIVA HILLARY!!!

wow! i was going to vote for hillary but now that i see she is a sore loser i am voting for Barack this country needs to energized this is america the land of the free! and also Barack gives our country a great image! i travel international and people hate us because of BUSH….OBAMA! 08

RESIGNATION IN THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN ABOUT TO BE ANNOUNCED!!

CLINTON SHIP IS SINKING FAST!

OBAMA 08!!

I'm still terrified of OHIO! We already have them to thank for Bush! Michigan votes are so screwed up that there is no way they can be used (FL too) without destroying the integrity of the race. We knew that our votes would not count and still many of us voted uncommitted instead of simply sitting it out. That she would even consider counting those delegates confirms my belief that she worships at the altar of political expediency. We don't need more of the same. Chicanery was wrong when the Republicans did it and it is wrong now.

I have a friend who is in school in London right now who emailed me today that Obama cannot possibly live up to our expectations because they have grown exponentially and he can't be all things to all people. But I contend that HE CAN bring us back together as Americans - not Republicans or Democrats, Liberals or Conservatives. HE CAN provide a new vision of leadership to other nations, reminding them why America can be a great nation once again. HE CAN try to bring people together to solve our problems instead of playing the blame game. Those who say he is all style and no substance have not done their due diligence. The President is surrounded by smart people who help strategize and make decisions, I want someone with INTEGRITY and the only one I see who displays it consistently is OBAMA. I teach middle schoolers and I see a brighter future for them with a new direction for our country.

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard, LIZ

OBAMA '08!

It is quite distubing that CNN has Republican reporters say all kinds of negative spin on the Democrat parties process. Guess what, they are afraid that the Super Delegates will make it right to protect the party, that is their purpose. They know what percentage of Dem voters are part time young voters that are not voting on knowledge. They also know without Florida or Michigan the election is invalid, because 48 state vote is not a democracy.
CNN please get Democrat reporters to report on the Democrates, true to keep it balance..
If Obama is in, Republican win. If Hillary wins and take Obama as VP Dems are in for 8 to 16 years. This is the end game.

Which one fits this best Hillary, Obama or McCain?

Leadership (according to John Sculley) revolves around vision, ideas, direction, and has more to do with inspiring people as to direction and goals than with day-to-day implementation. A leader must be able to leverage more than his own capabilities. He must be capable of inspiring other people to do things without actually sitting on top of them with a checklist.” Bennis, W. ‘On Becoming a Leader’ Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing, (1989, p.139)

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." John F. Kennedy

Obama supporters are insanse and are prematurely advocating for Mrs. Clinton to get out of the race because they are so divisive. Should a candidate leave the race when the other candidate has only a small number of pledged delegates more and only a slight lead in the popular vote. CALM DOWN! Our party is doomed in the coming general election; Obama supporters bias is the worst I have ever seen, and if this continues, I know that my more moderate positions will favor Mr. McCain.

NeilP: Feel free to look up both candidates vote at Senate.gov or go to their respective websites. It's really easy. If you can find this, surely you can use "teh Google" and find their sites.

As for the Clinton supporters, while I fully think that this so-called blog and the MSM in general have way too much bias, I don't recall ya'll complaining this past year when they decided that our frontrunners were Clinton and Giuliani before there was even a vote. And I'm sorry, but exit polls aren't 'spin'. It's data. Deal.

Now for CNN, why this headline? You could have chose any word, but 'stealing'. Is that a kneejerk reaction to what a black man does? Note, one more thing for me to blog about regarding the deplorable choices the MSM willingly makes. Nice job.

I am an African-American WOMAN and never considered myself part of Hillary's base!

OBAMA 2008!!!

CNN has destroyed John Edwards, Rudy Gulliani, now they are trying to destroy Clinton.

Please stop with the opinions. Report the news!!!!!!!!!

#1 criteria for my vote: which candidate has taken the LEAST amount of money from special interest groups, which candidate is the LEAST involved with lobbyists, which candidate is the LEAST tied to typical Washington business as usual politics?

Well, seems to me, and correct me if I am wrong, that Clinton and McCain have been around so long and are so involved in the Washington insider way of doing business that if we vote for either of them, here we go again, same corrupt BS we keep getting year after year. Time for someone who has the least ties to this corrupt system as possible. Now that Edwards is out, seems like Obama is the only choice.

That is of course, unless you are satisfied with the current system… ha ha ;>

and what will happen if obama becomes president? he'll collapse, waiver, be inconsistent. has anybody looked at his voting record as state senator and as us senator? maybe obama supporters need to check out the track record of this "so call messiah". they'll be very suprise to see nothing but inconsistencies. take away the charisma and the media support and all you have left is a cocky man full of hot air.
Hillary in 2008

Bye Billary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go OBAMA!! I love you!!!!

HEY RICK, How can you vote for Ron Paul when he already stated that he would not be running on a third party?

Speaking of clueless.

The people are fasinated by all the excitement of a new fresh movement that's currently evolving around Obama. The psychology for the moment is analogous to a spring time fling between to young lovers,flirting under a Magnolia Tree! Blinded by the moment , only to realize it was all just an infatuation. When they finally come to their senses they will vote for Hillary, HandsDown! Knowing if not Hillary/Bill ,it will be another four (4) years Republican and the Bush Agenda!!!

Shame for democracy, black voters are voting based on race in a whopping numbers to Obama while white voters are more unbiased. Just look at the statistics and if black voters voted similar to whites in Virginia, Obama would have not won the state. Too bad people can't see how black voters are voting on race…

im a demacrat and if baroc wins i will not vote

It isn't over for Hillary yet. Obama may have won in the Potomac Primaries, but he'll never win in Ohio and Texas — where it counts. This race is far from over.

Stacy- Do you really believe that independants and republicans are throwing their votes at Obama because they fear Clinton could beat McCain? Wow, that's out there.

John in Columbus said it best….'the man is a unifier '

People are tired of the same old same old politicians…we need change!

I think the thing I'm looking forward to the most is getting rid of Bush.

We are watching CNN news and are very happy with the Obama triumph in Virginia. The United States need a real change… and Obama is for real the LEADER of hope for the nation. God bless Obama!

The media needs to stop campaigning for certain candidates.
It's a disgrace for all Americans.

"Julie, Binghamton, NY February 12, 2008 8:28 pm ET
The only reason he did better was because of independents and Republicans who voted for him."

YOU ARE ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY CORRECT. AND THATS THE REASON WHY HE SHOULD BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE. period.

The days of devisive politics is over. The country wants a leader to bring us together. The fact that Obama can pull votes from Independents and Republicans is proof of what he can do for this country. Hillary will never win in November. It's time for her to think about an exit strategy.

President Barack Obama……..Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

OMG!! You people are not really supporting Obama, are you? Thank goodness there are still several power states left to rein in on the common sense voter…Hillary is prepared, how about another debate, Oh that's right, Obama can't have his writers on stage with him, Oh yea, He's ready to serve??? NOT!!!!! Hillary 08…PA supports Hillary…

Dear Julie in Binghamton…..from one here in the deep South (as in even more south than Virginia), I'll tell you that Obama is getting a ton of support from African Americans, traditional Democrats as well as the well-educated professionals. That's quite a coalition to cobble together….and that's why Obama will be such a formidable candidate in the general election. He's a symbol of hope for a country that badly needs it right now. And as much as I'd love to see a woman president, it's hard for most Southerners to get behind Hillary. Right or wrong, she just doesn't seem very warm and friendly. And this is a part of the country that values warmth. On the other hand, Obama, like Bill Clinton, is extremely intelligent as well as charismatic. I like his chances.

Now that Obama and Clinton are so close, what about Florida and Michigan. Their primary votes are not going to be counted in a race that will probably be down to the wire. According to the Supreme Court in 2000, doesn’t this violate the principle that all voters should be treated equally and given equal access to have their votes counted? Isn’t it funny that the problem again occurs in Florida?

Well she certainly has a setback today. Also, she will be behind in overall delegates (btw - super delegates which are already counted in the total are only those that"committed" already, and can't change their vote). I'm very curious how this will play out. March 4th is rally decisive for this race, no question to it. Congrats to Obama today. On my part I do not change my vote for Hill, especially since the issue I feel the most strongly about, health care, is in my eyes hers. Requirement for everyone to insure is the only economically feasible way to make sure everyone tip into the shared responsibility system that is helping the sick. MIT study proves it. Obama's 4400 per capita to Hill's 2700 per capita makes a difference for me (and ensures all are insured). On side note: think about health insurance as car insurance (PLPD) - it is a required insurance from every driver for the very reason that it drives the overall costs down and makes it certain no one is skipping. Imagine what would happen if people could opt out from it, who would pay for accident that someone did to us and they did not have the PLPD. If everyone are required, you liquidate (or lower) the free rider problem. It may not be idealistically best solution, as it is a requirement, but reality is - this is only solution to make universal health care cost effective.

I know what we are going to get if Hillary wins - More of the Bill and Hillary show. It was bad news then and it won't be any different this time around - we know that after his tacky display in South Carolina.
I've read the books Barack has written and I am impressed - by his clear thought, his genuineness, and it is also his lack of political baggage that makes him particularly appealling. As Michelle said last night on Larry King's show - yes, he'll make mistakes - but he will admit it and move to correct it - so unlike our present situation.
The super delegates need to be abolished! This is supposed to be a vote by the people - of course the super votes appear to be going Hillary's way - it's more of the same old muddy politics!
So, if for some sad reason I don't get to vote for Barack in November and we are left with Hillary and McCain - this southern girl is voting for McCain - at least he is someone I respect (read his books too!) and appreciate his military record. And his maverickness has an appeal over a vote for Hillary.
But I'm hoping that I can say YES I CAN vote for Barack!

i don't know how obama is doing this, he is a liar and all he does is give false hopes, i saw him live and at that time i was an obama supporter, then after i saw him contradicting himself many times, that's when i changed and supported hillary. Hillary and Edwards were both for universall health care obama was not, now everywhere he goes he is talking how he is going to have in his plan universal health care, i mean come on blind people, cant you see he is saying what ever it takes to become president………this is sad, people voting for obama are not looking at the facts……….he is all about false hopes

so he did well in ONE state with women..so what?

Obama won places that are usually republican states anyway.
He won't help the democratic party.

Julie, Binghamton, NY February 12, 2008 8:28 pm ET

The only reason he did better was because of independents and Republicans who voted for him.

Julie….I respectfully submit to you that this is PRECISELY the reason to vote for Barack Obama….come November Republican and Independant voters will give the Democrats the White House…..ONLY IF OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE!…..but you don't see this….do you?

I think the Americans are finally sick and tired of hearing Hillary boast about her experience, how she is the only one with the ability to fix this and that. They are right; that is the same kind of a know-it-all arrogance that has alienated America from the rest of the world. Besides the 20th century, Cheney/Rumsfeld kind of experience has been proven to be outdated in the 21st century. 9/11 was unpredictable and so is the current fast changing world but America has hundreds of colleges/ Universities and millions of talented and well educated people who can face anything. All they need is someone who can bring them together and inspire them. Hillary has obviously run out of ideas, may be Bill should be unleashed again to distort/attack. It worked in NH, who knows Tx and Ohio may fall for it.

Hillary's Response to Virginia Loss:

"Oh… those voters don't represent the electorate… we know that."

News…MSNBC projects that Obama wins D.C. .. Big win for Obama tonight….

Obama should be the Democratic nominee because he is focused on unifying people as well as parties. Our country is so much more than a collection of Democrats and Republicans.

Hillary on the other hand sleeps, eats, and breaths for the thrill of being a major part of the politicial machine and WILL continue the status quo - divide and conquer and destroy all that oppose you.

Her tactics seem oddly familiar to those of a guy we all know. We've been watching his horror play out for the past 7 years…do you really want to watch the rerun?

It's time to move forward collectively as people NOT parties.

Obama in '08! Yes we can!

America is ready for Obama! Go Obama, I want to see you win!

If Mr Barack Obama wins the Election i can see Republicans having jobs in the White House & there will play a game with Mr Barack Obama , then they Repulicans will take over again , Do folks want that to happen ? i hope not , so i have to say is Mr Barack Obama is overrated , just beacuse is young doesn't mean he is Michael Jackson. All those people who voted for Mr Barack Obama are blind too see they are voting for , Mr Barack Obama has invaluable experince .

Where does everyone get this McCain can beat Obama garbage from? For the last week we have heard nothing but poll after poll saying that Obama beats McCain and McCain beats Clinton. Are you counting on some hopeful fact that independents will all of a sudden swing over to McCain? I hate to say this but you Clintoners are starting to sound like the demographic that seems to consistently support Clinton, the uneducated.

By the way the people are speaking. Obama now has more delegates in total than she does.

I have listened to his speeches and I have listened to her speeches. They have both expressed their stance on the issues. Those of you who think he has not must not understand the English language. I am at a loss to explain your ignorance any further.

Fired up and REady to go!!!!!

Obama for President

ive attended both Clinton and Obama when capaigns…it was so much more electric and fun and what Obama was saying…Hilarys was really boring…

OBAMA!

Obama is dragging all you idiots into his false hopes and lies……Just watch

The movement is on.

If Hillary CANNOT keep her campaign team together, how can we expect her to keep up with a cabinet that can solve real problems for this nation?

I love when I hear clintonites scream "the only reason he's winning is because he has blacks, independents, activists and republicans voting for him."

wouldn't it be fair to also say "the only reason clinton is losing is because she only has white women and latinos voting for her…"

???

I'd be fine with either Obama or McCain. Billary and the other guy are just too polarizing. The country desparately needs someone who can breach the gulf of the aisles. Let's face it, (but I'm sure I'll get a lot of disagreement), the reality is (and yes I understand how checks and balances work) the Chief Exec doesn't really have much power other than nominating Article III justices and establishing foreign policy (the latter, of course, includes ComminChief powers). The veto power is overrated and seldom used. Congress has the real power, and that bunch is difficult to have coalesce due to the diversity of the population. We are in a tight pendulum of ideology but really need a "feel good" Chief Exec right now, ala Peanut Jimmy. He wasn't a great CE but he sure did what he was elected to do. John or Barack will fit the bill (pardon the intended pun) nicely.

Ok, so how can Hillary just "poo poo" the results of the Potomac Primaries? What, the rest of us don't count? Only the "big states" of Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania count? Sounds to me like she is negating all the rest of us! Go Obama! I'm glad I voted for you!

Wow, Saturday, Sunday, and now this. It's one thing to anticipate that Obama will probably win, and it's another to see the board live on CNN and Fox and look at the size of these victories. The man is on a Tiger Woods type roll.

It's amazing how poorly run the Clinton campaign has been since New Hampshire, but I think the main thing it comes down to is that Obama is a better candidate in the sense that he connects more easily with the voters and doesn't have many awkward moments. He's almost like a Democratic Ronald Reagan. Sure, I expect the Clintons will start hitting him with TV ads about the Rezco dude, the "present" votes, etc. but I expect he'll handle them well. People want sincerity, but they don't expect perfection.

Hillary is reacting to the "playoff pressure" the way most of us would react - surprisingly well much of the time, poorly at other times. Such as when she suggested that the Potomac primaries weren't so representative of America, the day before the primaries! That was a major blunder. At least when she skipped out of South Carolina to avoid giving her concession speech, she waited until it wouldn't have any affect on that day's vote.

My theory is that Hillary is a "positive thinker" (always look for the silver lining in any situation), and that is a usually a very good trait to have, but it does have its limitations. Obama has a much deeper level of self confidence than positive thinking.

I didn't like Bush at all…….don't generalize!!!!!!!

oh oh….another Campaign staff rom Hillary's campaign just resigned. Yep, the SS Hiilary is listing! To the lifeboats!

I FINALLY heard tonight on the broadcast someone say the words "Buyers Remorse." Change is happening - What would happen if if New York and California voted again today? I am looking forward to voting in the Texas primary. A vote for change - hope is being replaced by faith.

If Obama gets elected President, there is absolutely no way he will ever live up to the hype that is carrying him now. It will be the biggest post election hangover in American political history. The disillusionment among his constituency will be strong as one nebulous campaign idea after another never comes to fruition.

White men, Black men, Hispanic men won't vote for a woman. That's what they are saying.

Obamarama bashing. One more democrat goes for McCain.

Liz,You are quite right. One bird in your hand worth more then two birds in the bush

Women are often times women's worst enemy. I think that if Hillary loses the election, you will not see another woman run for