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I can't stop laughing at JohnS's comments about the qualities he would want in his boss.

How about a boss that will keep the company afloat and competitive John?

Oh but wait – I'm sure YOUR version of a good boss can:
1. make you believe in yourself in the unemployment line
2. make you "feel" good despite the fact that your 401K is gone and the bank is foreclosing on your house
3. make you feel hopeful that maybe one day you will get another job
4. brings all (or most) co-workers together to GET things done (right before the company announces its biggest loss) and
5. has good "moral judgment" (but no business savvy to go along with it)
6. challenges me to be the BEST that I could be (in a crumbling corporation)

I don't mean to be a cynic but you have to realize that those characteristics ALONE will not keep the "profits" of a company up (which is of course, the bottom line). So either your "boss" will take the "company" down with him, get fired, or is actually a shrewd business man who hides his vitriol behind a Zig Ziggler façade (and thus no different than any other "boss" out there).

Wake Up People. Regardless of who your candidate of choice is - you need to make an informed decision about who can "run" the U.S (and not just who makes you FEEL GOOD). We're going into a recession, in a huge deficit, and in a quagmire abroad.
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Everyone wants Mr. Obama to tell them what he will do to help correct the mess this country is in. For the first time in our history, it is not up to the politicians, it is in our hands. The country has many challenges, and for once the American people must come together to help solve our problems. We have to look past what we are used to, stop looking for reasons to divide and come together.

This is Mr. Obama's strength. Bringing us together. No one person can solve our problems, but in the United States (the keyword being "United") we have the power to change our destiny. Black, Brown, White, Young and Old, lets please give up the notion that government is there to direct us, we are there to direct government!

Thank you Mr. Wilhelm!

Obama '08!!!

To Anonymous from West Africa. My husband is from West Africa and vehemently disagrees with your colonial mentality. This is the very reason the African continent is in disarray. Stop this tribal trash and get with the program. A son of Africa and America will do us proud.

Thank you so much Mr. Wilhelm! you rock!

The Clinton's friends are all defecting. They know Obama is the better choice.

Obama 08

LATINOS FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was just reading Mr. Obama didn't know who we latinos were until he decided to run. Same for the blacks in the Jena 6. He had to get staff to "tell him" how important we are. He didn't know. When he thought he had the union in Nevada – he thought it was just "white workers" clueless to hispanics – latinos.

yes – he has to get Bill Clinton's advisers cuz he's about as clueless as President George Bush. Except President Bush respects us Obama doesn't. he "just hired" someone to "handle" us in Texas for us...what does that say to you?

Texas for Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 100000% agreed with what Laksh MD said. I too, have no idea what "Change" and what "Hope" he is trying to bring to this country! For all the Obama supporters PLEASE PLEASE ask yourselves if you really understand these "Change" and "Hope" in his speeches before you cast your vote. I could rate Sen. Obama's motivational skills high but we are electing the President of the United States, not a slick motivational speaker. The stake is extremly high. Why does Mr. Obama keep refusing to debate but keeps "yelling" at those "Change" "Hope" slogans??!! "Change" for what?! and "Hope" for what??!!

Thank you Laksh MD, you spoke the words from the bottom of my heart, i couldn't agree more. For those of the Obama supporters, please READ in case you missed it:

February 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET
I am not against Obama. He is not ready yet. May be he will be in 2016 probably after gaining experience. I don't mind him to VP. Currently he doesn't have any substance, no specifics, no plans and no experience. He is copying most of the things from Hilary. Being a President of US is not easy as giving speeches. He needs substance, he needs experience. I don't know what changes he is talking about. He doesn't know as what and how he can bring changes. I hope American people do not make a mistake of electing an inexperienced. They should realize what kind of crisis and mess we are in now. I hope they will think before they ink. People are blindly believing Obama when they here the word "Change" . Now they may be thinking the word Change is Heaven to them. I wish Obama stop using the word Change. I am sick and tired of hearing that word as he doesn't know What changes to make and how he can do it. I hope People from WI, OH, PA and Texas are smarter and will not carried away by the word "Change". The word is fascinating people. But can he deliver the same without experience by mere blank speeches? Please people from WI, OH, PA, TX please listen to the debates and see who has substance and who can deliver and who can turnaround the crisis we are in. Don't get carried away by blank speeches and the word "Change". It is not reality. Please be real and elect the President.

Is Obama getting a "promissory notes" signed by the Independents and the Republicans, that they will vote the same way(for him) in November's general election??

Hillary was against the war before she was for it. That's her kind of change. Billary are most experienced in taking stuff out of the White House, which is why she wants to run, they are most experienced in pardoning felons, maybe there are others they have not pardoned yet. We want CHANGE not their kind of experience.

William of Illinois, what a shallow observation. The thougt that millions of Americans are rewarding Obama because of his race is absurd, ignorant, and truly lacks creativity.

Senator Obama is well educated, well spoken, and has demonstrated the ability to lead. He has inspired millions, which is evident in the voter turnout and primary reults thus far. He proposes solid policies and creates an air of enthusiasm everywhere he goes.
This country really needs a President with his abilities to help us over come the disaster of our current administration.

Remember, "content of character over color of skin...." Welcome to the 21st Century!

We have 3 canidates to choose from. All have basically been endorsed by the President of Mexico. Doesn't that tell us anything!! How can we trust anyone to protect the people of the US when they have no particular interest in protecting our own borders? Safety needs to start at home if there is to be any trust or faith in that safety.

I think this story just about sums up last night's primaries.

In response to "Obama has no substance; what are we hoping for and what are we changing?" by Marilyn...

Take about 5 minutes to actually listen to one of his speeches and you'll find that he tells you. Just like he explains where he is on EVERY issue when Senator Clinton hems and haws about them (and then she turns around and says he doesn't talk about issues.... where were you in the last 18 debates, Hilary?)

Stop talking, start listening. That is what CNN is here for.

Sounds like Wilhelm figured it out.

And for all of you ninnies saying Obama is not ready, who will decide that? You? I think not.

Who is ready, McCain? Billary? Then how come with their powerful and influential positions have they done nothing?

Obama meets and/or exceeds all requirements and credentials to run for President.

I also thought he was a windbag, but I stand corrected, his specifics are there to look up and read.

His rallies lack specifics because they are 'rallies', to mobilize and excite voters.

YOU ARE NOT READY, but you need not put that on him.

Learn. Grow. Unite.

Go USA!!!

William (Illinois) February 13th, 2008 2:37 pm ET wrote

"I can't help but wonder if Obama were a white guy...."

If so, than it would have been Joel Osteen.

Once Clinton is out of the picture, if the polls show that Obama actually stands any chance of beating McCain, Mr and Mrs Rezko will accept a sweetheart deal to testify against Mr. and Mrs. Obama as to the source of the money that was used to buy the adjoining lot to Obamas' mansion.

These people are worlds apart. So, what do you expect? When you listen to both Obama and Clinton talk or debate, the experience is different. Obama brings back to me the old truth, that good things can only come to those hope, work and look forward to it. I cannot really define Clinton's message unfortunately.

So What.

first he is endorsed by the kennedy establishment, now teh clinton campaign manager from 16 years ago endorses him, and hes the candidate of change????? Sounds pretty old politics to me

I am sure both Hillary and Bill learnt a lot from this time around. Not long ago, I heard the saying that Bill Clinton was "the most black president of all the time". Now, he and his wife is being trashed every day.

Those who fled to Obama, like David Wilhelm, are hoping to get a combinet position in the new administration. Pity that many voters' minds are actuakly different than those political brokers.

Desperate Housewife Times call for desperate measures.
The man probably knows that Hillary relieving her loan of 5 million to her own campaign in January to top off the fund raising to a mere 13 million would be Huge Material for McCain and the Republicans to use in the general election . The Tears in New Hamsphire , The Admission of under performance in fund raising compared to her rival. THe Excuses to why Barack Obama is beating her wholesale would not have many in confidence in the Democratic establishment.
The Potomac Primaries were a disaster for Clinton.

I can see it now ." Hillary Clinton could not even raise one half of Obama's January Tally . How does she think she would fair with the finances of the Country let alone have universal health care . Answer you will be Taxed "

OH well it could be time to start baking the cookies Hillary

I am not against Obama. He is not ready yet. May be he will be in 2016 probably after gaining experience. I don't mind him to VP. Currently he doesn't have any substance, no specifics, no plans and no experience. He is copying most of the things from Hilary. Being a President of US is not easy as giving speeches. He needs substance, he needs experience. I don't know what changes he is talking about. He doesn't know as what and how he can bring changes. I hope American people do not make a mistake of electing an inexperienced. They should realize what kind of crisis and mess we are in now. I hope they will think before they ink. People are blindly believing Obama when they here the word "Change" . Now they may be thinking the word Change is Heaven to them. I wish Obama stop using the word Change. I am sick and tired of hearing that word as he doesn't know What changes to make and how he can do it. I hope People from WI, OH, PA and Texas are smarter and will not carried away by the word "Change". The word is fascinating people. But can he deliver the same without experience by mere blank speeches? Please people from WI, OH, PA, TX please listen to the debates and see who has substance and who can deliver and who can turnaround the crisis we are in. Don't get carried away by blank speeches and the word "Change". It is not reality. Please be real and elect the President.

I am from West Africa and Barack is from East Africa, but he doesn't impress me at all.

You Go Hillie! The "Black American People" have forgotten what you and Bill did, stood, and voice for them. They've listened to the Right Wing Republicans who threw Barack into this race for the "Black American People" to be spiteful of you.

God Bless you. You will win!

A proverb in my native tongue: "Running is not walking"

So, take your time, girl, because "easy does it".

Again, WE WILL WIN!

Nyennie

He better watch his back, he will end up like Vince Foster and Kathleen Willey's husband.

This is indeed fun Shrillary, watching you and Bill FALL.

To William (Illinois). It is quite clear that Clinton supporters are drinking the Koolaid which is why they are dying off. Your comments imply that there are a lot of stupid people in America. Obama is an extra-ordinary person and like NO one we have seen in politics in a long time. He just happens to be Black. That is more of a negative than a positive for him because there are people who simply wont vote for him because of his race. I know. I am a black person who has been in Roanoke VA! I know exactly why he didn't win a single county there!

Wake up – Smell the coffee!!

One thing I won't do as a supporter of Barack Obama is to demonize Hillary Clinton. There has never been a doubt in my mind that Hillary would make a great President, the issue at this juncture is whether or not we want a Democrat or a Republican in the White House. The Republicans want Hillary to run and that cannot be a good omen for the Democratic party. David Wilhelm knows this and the rest of the superdelegates, independents, undecideds and wavering Hillary supporters need to realize it too. The Democrats need the "Yes We Can" candidate and not the "Yes I Can" candiadte if we don't want hear the words "President McCain" come this November.

Rod Allan posted: Hillary is done. It was a good race but President Obama will destroy Mccain and Hillary does not stand a chance

November is a long way away. People will have time to see Obama for the shyster that he is.

God help the U.S. if Obama becomes president, he will be a national disaster.

I am yet looking for the elected jobs that Hillary Clinton had besides
that of being a US senator. Or may be being the wife of a Govenor and the president accounts for 35 years of experience. And as a govenors and presidents wife allows one to craft legislation. So I must conclude
that being a wife counts as experience and being in the line of fire.May
God spear us.

Obama is all talk and people are so desperate after the Bush years that they will believe anything positive someone SAYS. How about looking at what Obama has DONE – minimal when compared with Hillary.

The media will not vet this guy, but the republicans will. I did my homework and what I see scares me. NO TRACK RECORD. He uses the same exact rhetoric that Bush used during his first run at the white house "I'll be a uniter, not a divider". Remember, talk is cheap, it's what you do. Obama is an inspirational speaker, not a leader BASED ON HIS MINIMAL RECORD.

I will not vote for Obama under any circumstances and I think the democrats will not win in November if this guy is carrying the banner.
I always was amazed at how Americans could vote Bush into office not once, but TWICE. Watching people fall for Obama's empty promises reminds me how gullible Americans are for pretty words. Obama is just a liberal version of Bush. We will never learn.

Haa Rodney you can't blame Obama if somone has decided to support him! They may have been part of the problem, its good that they now want to support the solution! They are welcome to join the race, the earlier the better! "Our future should be written by us Not for us" "we are the ones we have been waiting for!". Let peace rain!

William, I can't help but wonder if Hilliary's last name was not Clinton would any of us care? Probably NOT!

hillary is so unconvincing. How many more is she gonna fire after tuesday? time will tell. i am predicting she firing herself after pensylvania.

William,

Are you saying that Americans are voting for Obama because he is black??? IF so, that is the dumbest thing that I have heard, and I hope you are not old enough to vote. Americans are voting for Obama because we want change!!! Sounds like you aren't voting for Obama because he IS black! William, the rest of the country is moving on with or without you. So why don't you take off your hood and join the rest of us in the 21st century!!!

Obama '08

Because Hill is not Bill. It is time for change. Obama '08

Have such great respect for the Clintons. but i was so disappointed of Bill Clintton when he said this is a ferry tell. I wonder what he mean by that.

yea Marilyn from Ohio

It is the Media who are running things. Hillary NEVER did ANYTHING and is totally Innocent and those people quit her or endorsed Obama ALL because of the MEDIA. See how silly that sounds?

Its ok if you don't vote and pout at home dureing the general election. You won't be missed.

I'm tired of people thinking Obama has the media edge over Hillary. If you look at cnn.com and other news sites you will see the amount of articles posted for Hillary and the amount of artilces posted for Obama. Hillary Clinton (827) Barack Obama (794). It seems to favor Hillary. The media isn't playing favorites, people are.

Another point is the whining people do about the "hatchet job" on Hillary. Has it occured to anyone that the Clintons bring a lot of negative attention on themselves because they do so many negative things? Case in point are the attack ads on Obama, the race baiting by Bill Clinton in SC, the Clintons double punching of Obama and using Chelsea to influence the super delegates. Plus Hillary won't release her tax records..WHY? Positive people get positive results. The Clintons are NOT positive..far from it. The old saying is "you reap what you sow."

We are hoping for no more Clinton conspiracies!!!
Vince Foster RIP.

Hillary cares about no one but herself. She has her on political agenda and it has nothing to do with the american people. She wants all the power and glory and you supporters are just pawns in her quest to achieve it. Vote for her if you want... but do some real research before you do.

Jen I tell ya who cares about endorsements... the Clintons.

They are calling everyone including their pet rats BEGGING them not to endorse Obama. They are offering up lots of cool prizes trying to stay in this race. I even got a call from someone in a nursing home asking me to vote for Hillary and mentioned something like 'my litle girl wants to be president I think and she needs your support. Not show how that will help but she's my daughter so please help her, please....'

I personally thought it was a crank call but looking at how they're throwing the entire family out to hit the phones including their pet dog 'pete' I think endorsements matters much for the Clintons....

Cant quite make sense of Pantsuit Lady's comment.

If he was waiting for the results of the Potomac results would that have meant that if Hillary had actually won all 3 that he would havfe supported her????

If so, then he would not be displaying any principles or integrity since he was not supporting a candidate on their positions, but just because they were ahead in the delegate counts or media perception.

To all the people who say they will not support Obama if he gets the nomination, you will have no right to complain when we end up with a Repug in office again and nothing changes. Hope you have all been happy with GWB in office the last 8 years.

I was the first to reply on this issue and my comments again have not been accepted. I wonder why, maybe they don't agree with my point of view but I will post them again in desperation that my voice is heard in America!

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Smart Man!

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End of my original comments. CNN please don't censor me... it sends the wrong message.

It shows the wave Sen. Obama has made in recent polls. Mr. Wilhelms nod isn't the make me or break me kind! It helps to have all the support you can get from this point on. Sen. Clinton has by the views of the media dicounted the Potomic primaries as not needs or lack of of her better judgement come out publicly that she feels every state is important. Sen Obama has done that! The growing support for Obama has Hillary putting up residence in Texas to gain support for the March 4 primaires. It doesn't take a very educated person to see how Sen. Clinton is now ( now as it stands today as opose to yesturday) trying to run her campain TARGETING latinos in Texas BIGTIME! A true politician! Everyone she is not after the vote of American citizens, but the vote of delegates and superdelegates. My goal here is not to bash the Clinton campain it is doing that just fine on its own. I don't get her stategy at this point, please help me Hillary supporters explain to me what she is doing in context to America as a whole?

I heard Hillary eats babies!

I can't help but wonder if Obama were a white guy with no national experience, no positions on the issues, no actual plans for America (beyond a health care plan that doesn't actually cover everyone), if any of us would care? This guy started running for president on the strength of a convention speech and his "american dream" bio. Frankly, no one wants to say it, but we are rewarding him b/c of his race (wow, an African American candidate that actually makes us feel good and not guilty!), not because he is the better candidate. We would laugh at any white politician with a thin resume (editor of the Harvard Law Review entitles you to be president? or being a "community organizer"?). Sorry but I'm not drinking the kool-aid, or joining the bandwagon. It takes more than sounding nice and making promises.

Now isn't that something?
Clinton in 92 and 96 was fresh, inspiring, and promising. kind of like OBAMA!!

Rodney, These people are supporting Obama because They too BELIEVE like many of us. I am sure that on your way up the mountain you can't refuse a "Don't give up because you can" advise from an old man simply because you think you are young and capable. Obama's "Old system supporters" aren't telling or representing what he is or what he will be as president, they are just believers who are (like in a village where elders appreciate a young man's talent and strength, but the young man does not necessarily reflect what they think even though he may thank them for the emotional support) seeing the emergence of the next BIG THING!

Barrack Obama may not have the experience, but surrounded by a team of competent and experienced advisers..... what more can a president want ? One question comes to mind .... Was President George W. Bush experienced when he first took the presidency ?

I am a bit worried that this reaches super-delegate level, that might favor hillary mabye because she is from the establishment as opposed to Obama who is a relatively new comer. I just hope that Obama seals everything with those three big states to come.

One thing appears certain..... the Clinton camp is very much in dissarray, now how can they stem this haemmorage.

I view Obama as just a tool used by the forces of time to effect change, and change is coming to the United States, for the better of worse, one had better go with this strong current lest one would run the risk of being swept away.

President Clinton taught Democrats how to fight.
I hope Obama doesn't teach us how to turn the other cheek.

Another climbs on the Bandwaggon... It's getting heavy!!!

You'll be getting pulled over.........

Marilyn from Ohio, I could not have said that better. Vote for substance. Not hot air. We will be electing a president, not a preacher. Where is the beef?

Barak talks about change, however, it is the "Super Delegates system" the basic rule which is created for age old lobbying techniques.

Barak talks about future and not past. May be he as a president along with DNC will get rid off this super delegates lobbyists, who will bring old muck of nepotism and favoritism.

He is worth all his vote, if he brings in these fundamental changes which will put an end to nepotism and favoritism in the name of "Super Delegates".

In 2004 Hillary campaigned for and helped to raise money for Barack Obama during his senate bid. In 2007 he repaid her by opposing her bid for the presidency. Talk about backstabbing... It's politics people. It's all in the game!
In 1980 Ted Kennedy opposed Jimmy Carter who was at that time the incumbent president of his own party. Talk about backstabbing... but it's all in the game. You can be a showhorse but you have to be able to carry the load of a workhorse.

Who cares about endorsements? But his inside knowledge on successful campaigning may be helpful. Don't sleep on Senator Clinton, she's freakin' terminator. She can still win this. Senator Obama's campaign must sweep next week as well.

for me, its not that i think that obama has a better chance of beating mcain. its his message. his humility. i mean seriously, when was the last time you heard a politician talking about 'us' and not themselves convincingly? my greatest concern isn't whether obama will fail us if he is elected on november 2nd. it's whether we'll fail ourselves.

The media has done such a hatchet job on Hillary Clinton that it makes me want to throw up! They don't play over and over the remarks Michelle Obama says about Hillary. People can debate experience, issues,etc. but the hate that is put forth is indicative of what this country has become. Obama has no substance; what are we hoping for and what are we changing? I am sure Obama supporters don't really care, but I, and others, have decided to vote for no one if Hillary doesn't get the nomination. She gives me hope and will make change, not just rah rah speeches.

Wilhelm is originally from Ohio (and now lives there) and spent most of his professional/political life in Chicago toiling among the Daleys and the Illinois Dem Party.

This is a very interesting and timely endorsement. Sends a very powerful signal to other Superdelegates. The Clinton's gave David W "his chance" when they had him run the campaign in 92 and then serve as Chair of DNC. He understands this process and the numbers as well as anybody in Democratic politics.

For him to endorse Obama at this point means he "has looked at races ahead and the numbers" and has made a determination that Hillary cannot win.

YOU CALL THIS CHANGE?????

Ted Kennedy (dinosaur of democratic party), Kerry (failed democratic presidential nominee of 2004), past "Clintonites", millions of dollars in lobby money.....you tell me, is this the future that Obama speaks of? is the CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?

REALLY?????

If someone is alive, it seems they are representative of the past, i.e. Rodney. There is no one above or below the mud-slinging accusations from anyone and everyone that dislike(s) a candidate.
Where is the well respected Dick Morris(bit my cheek on that)in this. Does he have a horse in this race? Does anyone really care? I guess Sean Hannity would. It seems we are all experts in how, when, where and who does what in this campaign.

thats exactly right. and the president should have the good moral judgment to know who the right people are..unlike what we have going right now. Obama has that good moral judgment. The president INSPIRES a nation to change. The president is always thinking of how he or SHE can change the nation in a positive and progressive way. We are trying to lead the country forward..thats the goal of the presidency.

to ALL anti-Clintons:
its time for you to celebrate and embrace the perfect results of your "badmouthing" and extra-ordinary hatred to the Clintons to
the fullest ecstacy...YOU MUST BE VERY HAPPY, YOU THINK
YOU SUCCEEDED.....May GOD Forgive YOU all!!!

Obama is the best candidate! He is not just a great speaker, he has the best ideas. The more people get to know what he stands for, the more they like him. All the people that say he doesn't have specifics haven't done their research. He clearly spells everything out on his website.

OBAMA 08!

Hear that sucking sound? It's the Democratic party imploding. Now bring on the independent candidates.

Momentum and inevitability are funny and elusive things. The Clinton camp originally used these cards for the foudation of their campaign; however, as both shift to Obama, the Clinton White House dream is crumbling.

Let's have a moment of silence for teh campaign of Hillary Clinton........

OBAMA?!? OH WAIT!!! (say that 3 times fast hehe)

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CNN- ask Hillary what she thinks of this? I would love to hear her excuse for this one.

Obama doesn't know himself as how he can bring change and he doesn't have specific plans. He just knows the word "Change". Thats all he will always be blabbering. His speeches have no substance. He will be talking at the top of his voice without substance people and media are calling that as inspirational. Common Obama talk out specific and have some substance in your speech. When ABC interviewed him with some touch questions his answers were very general and no answer was specific. This tells how much inexperienced he is. When the same questions were asked by ABC to Clinton she answered them with specifics.

He is just playing some dirty politics now steeling Bill Clinton's campaign manager to his side. Common Obama where is your originality. Bring your own people for your support. Stop playing the dirty politics. Be true to people. Prove yourself to be true before serving American People as President. Be truthful.

Wow, the clintons are in deep trouble, Well Hillary, you might not have to disclose your taxes after all. Go Obama, you are really doing your thing. I have heard his specifics on the war, economy, healthcare, immergration, foriegn policy, the stimulus package, and getting jobs back into the US. What I haven't heard is Hillary big plans on these issues. Darling your healthcare plan did not work before, or your "NO child left behind" plan.....Hillary talks of experience, if I was her I would never mention experience again. Hillary's camp is falling apart, money being mishandled, people being fired, and people just out right leaving, and some crossing over come on people are you telling me Hillary is who you want to run the white house? I think not.

For all you folks who call Bill Clinton all those dirty names, you must be highly jubilant that a member of the great loser's campaign has now joined Obama's. His highest compliment probably comes from Hillary's campaign group: Good riddance!

Ba-ROCK AND ROLL!!!! This is truly the year for change and with Obama getting all this support, we will finally have a democrat in office

Mr Wilhelm the backstaber opportunist!!. If he thought Obama was so good, why did he support Biden going into the primary season?
The real point is that while Obama is promising Change , and a new kind of politics, without ever explaining how he'll do it, he surrounds himself with a lot of Clinton's rejects...
No amount of endorsement will change the most important fact: in the general election, Hillary is the mot likely Democrat to beat McCain. Obama, while a great inspirational speaker will not withstand real scrutiny by the media and Republican campaign. Most importantly, he does not stand a chance to McCain on National Security: i.e. if the US were attacked again, who would you rather have in the White House? Mc Cain or Obama. ? The answer Hillary!!!
The Democratic Party will soon wake up and realize that Hillary is the only safe bet to beat McCain...

READ THE FINE PRINT: Can't she just bow out gracefully?

I live in VA and was so proud that Obama swept my state last night. I live in Blacksburg, VA and have heard lots of radio ads for Obama over the last few days and none from Hillary. I guess she decided it wasn't worth it. She's pulling a Rudy focusing so much on TX and OH - it'll be interesting to see if her strategy works.

GO OBAMA!!!!!

The Obama camp and all of his supporters cannot let up for a moment. Hillary is mean, vindictive and totally without a conscience. She will do anything to win. She has publically stated regardless of what happens in Texas, Ohio and PA she will stay in the campaign until the convention. I firmly believe her irrational stance is based on her need to create her own reality. She will do what is best for Hillary not the country, the people or the Party. I seriously wonder about her mental health when she has to turn off the lights and go home. She reminds me of Lady MacBeth. Use anyone or anything for power.

David Wilhelm's defection is a strong signal to the Clinton team that it's ok to jump ship. Plus the fact that he didn't support Clinton in the first place..speaks volumns.... Just like Al Gore. Hmmmm

Go Obama/2008
We are With you!

Winning at all cost is the Clinton motto. Even if it means destroying the Democratic Party and or letting the Republicans win the white house again.

Obama appears to offer to be a President for all Americans. No matter what ones current state, we all share the same plight and concerns for our lives and our children. He is in touch with the soul of America.

More bad news for Billary...

Rodney – trying to say that endorsements by establishment Democrats "taint" Mr. Obama is a little farfetched. Are you trying to say that he should be attacking everyone in his own party? Not only would that not work to get elected, it wouldn't work as President. You still need to work together with people.

As far as what it means, I think it means that many of the party elders have grown tired of the Clinton's shenanigans, or think Obama is the best man to carry the party forward, or both.

Go Obama, I believe in your policies, this country needs new leadership I believe you are the one to lead us out of this mess we are in.

The only vote this guy has is own. CNN makes big deals out of minor endoresment. Over the last several days we have had several congressional endorsements for Hillary and the media has not said a word. Hillary arrived in Texas yesterday to a rally of 10,000 enthusiastic supporters. One in three voters voters in the primary will be hispanic and two of those three will vote for Hillary Clinton.

The ship be sinking.

What is wrong getting votes free from we the republicans. You see you are still swimming in the OLD ADAGE in politics. I'm going to be OBAMACAN

Ya Rodney, because Obama really can help who endorses him. God you Hillary supporters just don't stop. Your as bad as republicans. WE ARE ON THE SAME SIDE!! Start acting like it.

HAHAHAHAHA! ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST! CLINTON INC. IS FALLING APART, HOW COOL IS THAT! IT WON'T BE LONG, THINGS FALLING APART SLOWLY REALLY SUCKS, BUT IN THIS CASE I'M GLAD TO SEE THEM COM DOWN.

OBAMA!!

Strange he waited until he thought Obama would win–back stabber Deluxe!!

His endorsment wont make much of a differnece. Although I am a strong supporter of the Clintons and have been since 1992, I think that Barak Obama is the best person for the job. No offense to Hilary Clinton, but really has no more experience than Mr. Obama. Just because she has served in the U.S., Senate maybe four years longer, doenst mean that she is just bogged down with all this so called experience.

Hillary keeps bragging about this Universal Health Care Plan. The last time she pushed the issue on that plan the Democrats lost control of the congress (1994 Election).

The meaning of words in this country has really gotten so screwed up that people don't even know the meaning of negative. How can stating a fact be construed to be negative? No child left behind seems to have left behind quite a few. CNN is turning into another media rag sheet like MSNBC and Fox. Although I will say that at least Fox is straight forward in its' tabloid reporting.

Bill,and Hillary must be feeling like the many they turned their backs on when it was to their advantage. Doubt, they had very few real friends to begin with. Like they say, gota be a friend, to have a friend, enough said.

pragmatism is warranted

I want to say I was for Hillary now I'm for Obama the more I hear him.
The more I hear him the more I think he will unite our party.
Remember I think if Obama cuts in the votes she would get in these states like Virginia and Maryland,and the same thing happens in Texas and Ohio,I say forget it Clinton.

Senator Obama is the right candidate, at the right time with the right message. Everyday more and more Americans realize what I already know - yes we can.

I sincerely hope Senator Clinton will realize this as well because Senator Obama will definitely need her legislative talents in the Senate to help push America's legislative agenda.

Yes we can, America believe it! Obama '08

Another endorsement, big deal we don't really care about that ...we want to hear abou the issues.

What happened to reporters who used to do real investigative reporting?

You know , it really does speak volumes when people that know the Clinton's best don't support them............LOL.

SHE IS DONE.

And this is important because?......

Remember...this is about the issues and Hillary for President,,,,stay focused now.

Hillary 08

Doesn't this tell you something when the campaign manager of Hillary's husband doesn't support her. Makes you really think.

Whats new Barak has a lot of Clintons people from his campaign. But he's Mr. change not past, but the future... He's got all these past politicians behind him. There connected to lobbist and all the rest so what change is he talking about. This guy is no surprise going with Obama. He just makes our point nothing new so this all talk from (Mr. Perfect never made any mistakes) Obama. He's getting a lot of votes free without having to earn them.

In response to a comment posted by Jay: There is a huge difference; Biden is no Obama. Try again.

Hillary is done. It was a good race but President Obama will destroy Mccain and Hillary does not stand a chance.

Among the Latinos who reported experiencing discrimination, which is about half overall, 12 percent said they have had more trouble getting or keeping a job; 15 percent said they have had increased difficulty finding or keeping housing; 19 percent said they have been asked to produce documents to prove their immigration status more often than in the past; 22 percent said they are less likely to use government services; and 24 percent said they are less likely to travel abroad.

Reasans Latino for Obama:More than half of Latinos surveyed said that discrimination is a major problem keeping them from succeeding in the United States - up from 44 percent in 2002, though slightly down from 58 percent in 2006. But there was no clear consensus on whether their overall situation in the United States has gotten better or worse over the past year.

Despite their anxieties over immigration, Latinos surveyed said they are generally content with their lives and upbeat about the future.

This is sad. You would think enlightened people would realize that making good speeches does not qualify you for presidency

Latinos for Obam, who number 44 million and account for 15 percent of the U.S. population, are a diverse group: Almost half of adults are U.S.-born, less than a third are foreign-born but in the country legally, and about a quarter are illegal immigrants.

Though less substantial than the difference in views between Latinos and non-Latinos, the study revealed significant gaps within the Hispanic community on a range of topics.

For example, 82 percent of foreign-born Hispanics believed that illegal immigrants help the economy, compared with 64 percent of native-born Hispanics. Still, that is up from five years ago, when 54 percent of native-born Hispanics said the impact of illegal immigrants was positive. It is also substantially higher than the 40 percent of non-Hispanics with a favorable view of illegal immigrants' effect on the economy.

Similarly, noncitizen Latinos - who account for 39 percent of the adult Hispanic population - were twice as likely as Latinos who are U.S. citizens to worry about deportation and to feel a negative personal impact from the heightened attention.

Hillary's response to Obama's victories are as follows:

Caucuses victories: My voters can't make it to the caucuses. They don't count
Primaries: Winning a primary from a red state doesn't mean anything. Small blue states doesn't represent America. They don't count
Big Blue State victories: They don't mean anything since they are not CA or NY. They don't count
8-0 : Doesn't mean anything since we really don't care what the people of these 8 states think. They don't count
Virginia: Really are you sure that we already had elections in
Virginia???. Well if we failed to acknowledge it then they don't count.
Losing 21 states to Obama: Well we have a safety net in TX and OH
Obama cutting into her Latino voters: They are young and naive. They don't know any better. They don't count
Older voters in Virginia who voted for Obama: They are too old to think for themselves. They don't count
White males for Obama: They are sexest . They don't count
Women for Obama: They are new to the idea of a female President. They don't count
After losing TX and OH I think the line would be: PA is the only State in the union that should decide who the winner is. For the rest of the 49, states they don't count!!!

I believe Florida and Michigan primaries should not be to introduce into this election as pledged voter counts. These votes should be divided equally between both Senator(s) Obama and Clinton, with any odd numbers going to the popular voted candidate. Further, Senator Obama should be placed on those ballots and given the right to caucus those voters in the same manner relating to all legal terms of the election process. I truly do not believe these votes should be given to either candidate because they made an illegal stop on the campaign trail.

A Democrat

CNN and others should not even include Superdelegates in their totals because they won't be tallied until the convention and could change several times between now and then.

I think we will start to see more and more of the superdelegates come over to support Barack Obama. His message of positive change and his momentum clearly make him more attractive. The fact is that he has a better chance of beating McCain. But more importantly, he has gotten the people excited. Superdelegates will choose to go with the people.

I don't picture Hillary winning decisive delegates in Texas and Ohio.
Just look at CNN Exit Polls in Virginia and Maryland.
Obama got the votes she would have gotten,more women,soccer moms and ones in the lower income braket and he also cut into some of the Latino Vote so if it was like this primary in Ohio and Texas forget it.

Pmet you are right . Don't be surprised of what you might see or hear in the next couple of weeks . As we can see the negative ads has already started . Remember Rep. Harold Ford ( D ) Tenn. what the negative ads did to his campaign . I guess people will do or say anything to win . I look at Obama as the N.Y. Giants of the political system . The big Clinton machine is finally looking vulnerable .

Obama supporters get excited at every endorsement. They will also refer to this endorsement as (fantastic, great, awesome) (yawns). CNN is one sided. They might as well endorse Obama themselves. Read Hillary's newest endorsements, and overall endorsements.
This is sad, really

Obama's camp should realize it's not over until the fat lady sings!

Hmmm, doesn't the fact that he was BC's campaign manager in 1992 also make him a part of the 'party of the past'? This seems to be hypocritical in light of the 'change' and 'all about the future' rhetoric Obama is getting people so overly hyped about.

MMM..VERY INTERSTING....CHANGE IN CAMPAIGN MANAGER....ANOTHER RESIGNS....NOW A FORMER "FOB" IS GOING TO OBAMA'S CAMP.....IF YOU HAVE THIS DISCONTENT NOW IN YOUR CAMPAIGN, WHAT DOES THAT SUGGEST AS ONE WHO PROMOTES HERSELF AS A LEADER IF YOU CAN'T KEEP YOUR PEOPLE TOGETHER JUST ON A CAMPAIGN LEVEL....WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN THERE'S REAL ISSUES THAT EFFECT OUR COUNTRY AND IT'S SECURITY....RED FLAG, FOLKS...RED FLAG.....

Clinton doesn't need to be worrying about debating Obama she needs to worry about keeping her campaign together.........it is falling apart. Looking the last 8 wins for Obama, she got killed in all those contest.

The inevitable is starting to dawn on the old guard democrats. Change is coming, be with it or get run over. I think many more will be jumping on the bandwagon soon.

These "pro" politicans don't seem to get it that people are with Obama because we trust him as a leader. He has yet to have to backtrack or apologize for himself. He is a true leader. If he isn't specific, I doubt it matters much to his supporters because when it comes time to make decisions and change things, Obama will be very specific. Right now, it's all theory anyway, so what do we care about whether he makes "camapgin rpomises" or not.

YES we _ the people can.................. change this country
Yes we can with an honest sincere and true leader, Yes We Can...

Let the debates begin.

Obama 08

Let the people choose
Let the people take back what belongs to the people.

Yes We Can

Good a time as any to jump on the bandwagon if you want to secure a place in the next administration.

David Wilhelm is a backstabber. He served as John Kerry and Edwards in 2004 campaign team. He is a looser.

This guy was supporting Biden earlier in the race. While I liked Joe Biden I hope his help to Obama proves equally as ineffective.

Wow! Now if THIS doesn't say folks should vote for Obama instead of Clinton, I'm not sure what else does...

This is why Hillary should not be President, she refuses to show any grace and will turn to dirty politics when thing don't bode well. For a woman who swears she is experienced and ready for the pressure of the White House, she sure isn't show me that strength during this campaign.

This is great. I'm sure he was waiting on the results from the "Potomac" primary and based on the inside talk of previous delegate/superdelegates, he wanted to make it known who he was supporting. Besides, why would someone jump on to a sinking ship?

Also, he knows, from the inside, what the Clintons are capable of. This is a very important endorsement for the Obama side and a very damaging endorsement for the Clintons (either of them).

A few weeks ago, before Super Tuesday, I told you all that the Force was at work for Obama.
Let me make something clear here: Obama IS the next President of the United States.

I am Obamas, but I think you guys are making big deal out of this backers. obama has not stay long in national politics that is why he does not have any former backers in clintons camp. Lets work and help him to win instead of wasting our time with those opportunist.

DAVID WILHELM ENDORSES OBAMA? GOOD FOR YOU OBAMA!!! THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES!!

STAY HUMBLE OBAMA

Doesn't matter whether it is Hillary or Obama, our country is toast. I have nothing good to say about Bush or McVain either. All of you want this Nanny state, so that you can sit around with your hands out and not have to take care of yourselves. How pathetic! Even if we stop the war and the earmarks and use that money for your FREE healthcare, we will still go broke. I guess we can sell our freedom to the Chinese, they will be the ones that will ultimately bankroll your FREE healthcare. You tax and regulate businesses to the point of bankruptcy and wonder why there are no jobs left, then cry to the government for help. Just about every country in the world has dumped socialism, yet Americans are embracing it like a bunch of morons. The government was not set up to be a Nanny state and take care of you, it was supposed to stay out of the way. Just about everything the government touches, it screws up, yet you want it to fix healthcare. We are in this healthcare mess, because of what the government has done in the past, yet like a bunch of lazy, uneducated idiots, you want the government to be more involved. So go ahead, kiss your paycheck and freedom goodbye!

I'm dancin' in my cubicle at work!

Thank you for this, we need all the people from her camp. They know who is real and who's not, like the Clintons. Now she trying to play dirty, but we all know, once you play dirty it will back fire on you. This is what going on now with the Clinton Camp. I hope the people in Texas and Ohio use wisdom when they vote, don't let the Clinton feed you negative things, but postive things like, Barack Obama is doing, by bringing people of all race together.

Wow. The more someone gets to know Hillary, the more Obama keeps looking better and better!

AND, Clinton keeps talking about her experience. What qualifies a First Lady to be President? My spouse is a Dr., but that doesn't mean I know much about medicine!

Candy Crowley, I just want to tell you that you do a great job reporting, and as far as enorsement at this point it don't matter it just looks like everyone is jumping on a banwagon..which is cool, but all I hear from the other side (GOP) is that Obama just has two lines: 'Hope & Change" well dud?! everyone wants that...they want more facts & actions. The debates thats good so the GOP knows there is no way they can beat The Hill or Obama..Democrates 08/09.

If you have ever seen a snowball running down a mountain, then you have seen what is starting to happen in this campaign season. McCain's win in Florida began the shift towards his nomination and the last eight contests on the dems side, have begun to do the same for Obama. Talking with friends and colleges of mine, even people who were for Clinton just a few weeks ago, everyone seems to take a second look at Obama once they've seen him up close. As for the reporters and CNN covering the race, you have to understand not only that Obama is better for the ratings, but that Hillary didn't make herself near as available as Obama for the first year of her campaign and even though it might not be fair, that makes a big difference when covering a candidate. That being said, I don't think that it would be a disaster whomever comes out on the dems side because for the first time in quite a while we have two candidates who seem to not only get the issues, but have a clear idea of how they would change our country. What makes Obama different is the way he drives home his message and his amazing likability. The more people are around him, the more they feel as if they are a part of the process and that's powerful. It's that power that he seems to give the people, that is turning the country from Clinton to Obama. I can see the that snowball growing and I see nothing but snow up ahead.

Endorsements as we have seen, do nothing. I really hope that Obama can win the General election because it looks like he wil be our parties nominee. However, anyone who thinks that that Add is "negative" is in for a big surprise in November. Which is the part that scares me most about Obama not that he can't take the heat, it's that his supposed independent supporters will run for the hills once they find out what his positions are. In addition why do most of the Obama supporters on these blogs express such venom and hate for Hillary, you sound like the conservative right. Don't you understand if it was'nt for people like Bill & Hillary Clintons service in public life for the last 30 years Obama would not even have this opportunity.
If it really is all about the new politics of HOPE & INCLUSION then why all the HATE & CONDEMNATION!

Just A Thought, Go DEMOCRATS IN 08

The excitement is in the air.

The question of how Hillary and her campaign, behind in delegates and popular vote , STEAL the demo nomination is soon to be revealed.

Ohio and Texas are not firewalls. It is the Super delagates who will be Hillary's firewall.

Back room politics will soon thwart the publics wishes. Obama 's movement may hold on, but the Clinton's dirty tricks have just started in Texas, Ohio and Rendell machine riddled Pennsylvania.

The Super Delegates will jump Hillarys way on any Hillary victory., thereby handing her the nomination

If that happens John McCain will be the next president of the United States

Obama can and should be considered the new Kennedy; but not JFK, rather the new Bobby. Think about the similarities between that election year and this one. We are in an unpopular war, as we were in 1968; there is an unpopular presiding president, just like 1968; and the economy is in a slump, as it was in 1968. Not to mention that both years we have had racial problems; the civil rights struggle in 1968 and the immigration debate this year. Or if you don't like that comparison, then you could look at the way muslims have been treated over the past few years, which has sadly continued. (Take into consideration that people are not voting for Obama because for some crazy reason they believe he is a muslim, which truthly should not matter anyway. There is something people have forgotten over the years, like the separation of church and state!)

The movement is spreading.

After the Potomac Primary sweep, I expect to see more and more Obama endorsements (from superdelegates) to come forward. Obama's got 2 superdelegate endorsements so far today! Keep 'em coming! I also expect to see Hillary's campaign to go negative over the next three weeks. I foresee Bill Clinton really putting his foot in his mouth within the next two weeks.

Stay focus and stay positive OBAMA!

Obama in '08!

Hillary is the logical nominee to beat McCain in November and she has no scandal brewing in the background like Obama does.

The Obama "rock star" image wouldn't last until the end of the year when it comes time to vote either.

Obama's uncertain past with Tony Rezko in Chicago would be the scandal the Republicans would use to ruin his campaign. Successfully at that! Mark my words!!!

Voters, wake up now!!!

Backstabber – HILLARY CLINTON FIRING PATTY (loyal aid).

I can not believe the Opama fans are soo stupid. Take away Oprah, and his transparency is evident. If Michelle dosen't have to vote for a democrat, if it is not her husband, why should I? Her interview was very informative, he snores and leaves the butter out, and she won't vote for a democrat except Barack

When will women say enough is enough and revolt against the liberal, male patriarchy? This is a sad, sad day for me.

I can't believe how so many educated people can be duped by this silver-tongued man in his haste to capture the White House. It's all a numbers campaign for him. If his staff can get a baby to the poll, they will. I believe McCain has sized him up correctly in his victory speech last night - "To encourage a country with only rhetoric rather than sound and proven ideas that trust in the strength and courage of free people is not a promise of hope. It is a platitude."

GO AHEAD MEDIA..KEEP DIGGING UP INSIGNIFICANT STUFF TO DISS HILLARY..KEEP GIVING OBAMA A FREE RIDE....A GUY WITH NO SUBSTANCE, A PREACHER AND A SHOWHORSE.... WHO'S FINANCING THIS, KARL ROVE??

Do Americans really care what Chuck Norris or David Wilhelm think?

Just the first of many who realize Hillary would generate huge GOP turn-outs for McCain due to her character and honesty issues, while Obama would take Independents and some Republicans away from McCain, and ensure a GOP defeat. It's a no-brainer.

The media hyped Obama the same way it hypes American Idol contestants and you sheep have bought off on it. Now, the rest of us will be stuck with another incompetent President. Thanks a lot.

Obama supporters are crazy!! supporters are winning about one ad in wisconcin but Obama on other had many -ve compaign ads in Wisconsin. Obama is talker not a doer, get over it!!. I see panic in Obama supporters by seeing comments abt ad in Wisconsin. Obama had deals with lobbyists when he was in Illionios, every one knows that, he is a talker where is the beef. He is just like George W.Bush with his talker, we all know what they if you talk too much then you will do too less. True for Obama, shame on Obama for deceiving people with his inspiration talk as if he will solve problems

Pmet, you are so right. Did you know that after she lost Super Tuesday, she wanted to 5 debates over 4 weeks!? She's desperate!! Billary is trying to get him in a debate for a few reasons.

1. She can't afford to spend the cash considering Obama is raising a MIL a day to her 500k.

2. Obama is exciting more people everyday he spends on the stump, that's where he blows her away. She wants the focus off the rallies.

I knew she was gonna go negative on him soon. She's getting really nervous. I wonder how long will she wait until Bill the pitbull is sickd back on Obama.

It's long overdue for Hillary to call Obama out on his lack of specifics. Debates highlight specifics and truly test candidates. Making speeches is fine, but at some point the conversation has to turn to specific proposals and plans. This is what the candidates should be running on–not just a vague promise of change. This is the stage of the election when candidates need to be tested–not just have speeches. Waiting to be tested on the details of your plans (or lack of them) until it's one-on-one with McCain is too late.

Republicans would love to have Obama win, so McCain can have an easy win to Presidency. McCain will not have it easy with Clinton.

When the dust finally settles, just remember you people chose your next president in the same mindset as selecting a winner in American Idol. You bought off on the media hype that is Obama. We're getting "CHANGE" anyway with W leaving the White House. Guiliani got stuck on "9-11". Obama is stuck on "CHANGE".

Go Barak Go!

and this matters because. the dems are destroyed. McCain will be the next president.

i'm beginning to believe that cnn is becoming biased and is obviously favoring Obama due to articles being posted on their site. How come they did not write an article about John Glenn endorsing Hillary!!! Come on just tell everyone you are on Obama's camp so he surely will win!!!! or are you afraid that less people believe in your news going forward?

PS: if i don't see this comment, i definitely believe CNN is really a biased media!

This is good news. I wish Patti Solis would jump ship. I think she's awesome!!

Hillary wants to ride on Obamas wave of change and use the "Latino" vote to make a come up on him. Talk about taking a play book out of Rudy G's tactics. Hillary people can see through your tactics and won't deal with it another minute. Concede so we can move forward.

By the way: Clinton will not win Wisconsin, where Obama has now a slight lead in the polls comin from a huge trailing only 2 weeks ago, as well as closing super-rapidly the gap in Ohio and Pennsylvania

Hillary in her best case will tie the delegates of these states, most
probaly will loose in front of Obama.

TOM

Great news! Everybody is a free man or woman!

Obama is the man. Hilary and Bills time are long gone. Obama is the guy to beat the Republicans. Its time we have someone who can tell the American people and the world the truth not beat about the Bush and scare them as the war in Irag has been used in the past. He is smart, wit, has proved he can lead the world and leave it in a better state than what the republicans can. Its was becouse of what Bill did in the white house with Monica that made the people vote against Al Gore.
Oboma for America and the world. Less all for once put somebody in the oval office that can reclaim and help in replenishing the American image us it leads other nations.
EKW

listen to the facts, the guy might be a great orator, but he does not have the experience to keep this country from a severe recession, nor to be able to balance budgets. Also where is the health plan, also where are the facts to this. Please, wise up, we have a chance to have our economy and th world, in our side, almost all europeans prefer Obama.

This is meaningless, even more so than Kennedy and Kerry proved meaningless. Endorsements from high profile officials and figures don't matter. Votes do. We'll see who comes out on top on March 4.

And, this backtabber's endorsement is relevant HOW?

So much for loyalty ... and there is something to be said about loyalty.

Does it get any better than this! And now the real Hillary comes out...not the one we saw crying over just how much she loves this country, but the one that folks called the ice queen even as far back as junior High. I Love It!!

From top to bottom people are tired of the same old same old. The people want what is best for America not the best White, Black, Brown or Yellow person to lead America. It's been a long time coming and the hope of the people is that this great country will live up to what the Founding Fathers vision of America was.
So, people are going to jump ship and get on the one that is going to take them somewhere because one would be a fool to stay on a sinking ship don't you think?
Obama08

The tide has truely turned....

Coution Billary & Obama, the race is becoming tougher and the energy level is getting lower one one of you. Try hard to the finish line, your watch words "fair paly". No gloves pleases!!

Now the trick will be to get the Hillary supporters to listen to her answers (licensing illegal aliens....providing healthcare for illegal aliens on your dime – supported the war....then maybe was misled into supporting the war....) – if they truly listen....and remember that she distorts everything....maybe they will make the right choice and vote for Obama

David Wilhelm is a dispicable human being.
He and Obama deserve each other.

There aren't two races for delegates, just one. Include the super delegates into the delegate count and Obama comes out ahead. He leads in the race for delegates, period.

Good for Obama. This just helps to solidify his nominee status. Before long other superdelegates will follow suit. Mr. Clinton himself should consider endorsing Barak. Congrats on your victories yesterday.

Is there any argument left for Clinton to make the case of strenght, experience, gender, debate-skills or whatever?

Obama '08.

Obama is like a young energetic man, who wants to do a lot (dreams), but has very less (no) experience in handling the big challenge. He may easily fall into some traps, and the complete blame will come on him. The country and the democratic party need to take special care to nourish leaders like Mr. Obama, so that they can handle the pressure. He is the best candidate to be a Vice Preseident under Clinton now, and take control in 2017.

Hope he doesn't ge an angry call from Mr. Clinton like Bill Richardson of NM. Clinton camp should retire now.

Talk about negative stuff. .....Has anyone in the media even bothered to tell us about Larry Sinclair's accusations that he and Obama had oral sex while using drugs??? The public needs to know if this stuff is true before this nomination is decided. HELP!!!!

In the beginning of the campaign, quite a few of Bill supporters went to support Obama camp. Now this is the second wave of jumping ship.

The momentum builds for Senator Obama. Senator Clinton needs to thank President Clinton for his zealousness early on to propell her campaign the way he did.

It's all over for you Hillary. Time to save face and drop out of the race.

changeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, time for the dynasties to take a brake. OBAMA '08

HEY HILLARY; WAS THAT YOU UNDER MY RUG WENT I "SWEPT "THIS MORNING........

Guys, I agree with you all. Obama rocks!

Backstabber??? Oh that's right... when someone does you a favor, after you did him a favor, you owe him another favor. You're right, what a backstabber. He ran Bill's campaign to win him the presidency and that means he definitely still owes Bill, right? Bill made him chairman of the democratic national committee and that's where their deal ends. David chose Obama because he can unite democrats, independents, AND republicans... its about America, not personal ties and quid-pro-quo.

How is this backstabbing? Is Hillary running, or Bill? There is a reason we have term limitations. Electing Hillary should not be seen as a backdoor strategy for returning Bill to power. Doesn't everyone see what's wrong wirth this kind of thinking? There is only ONE reason you should vote for Hillary: you beleive she is the best candidate. Period. Whether you base that on the fact that she shares your values, supports issues that are important to you, or because you feel she is a more seasoned politician, are valid considerations. Her spouse is not.

I'm a Republican but I do believe in the FUTURE not the past. I will turn to be OBAMACAN . The Guy is unstoppable

Bill and Hillary Clinton treated the Democratic National Committee and party activists as extensions of their White House ambitions, pawns in a game of success and survival. She may pay a high price for their selfishness soon.

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Top Democrats, including some inside Hillary Clinton's campaign, say many party leaders — the so-called superdelegates — won't hesitate to ditch the former New York senator for Barack Obama if her political problems persist. Their loyalty to the first couple is built on shaky ground.

"If (Barack) Obama continues to win .... the whole raison d'etre for her campaign falls apart and we'll see people running from her campaign like rats on a ship," said Democratic strategist Jim Duffy, who is not aligned with either campaign.

The rats started looking for clear waters when Obama won Iowa, narrowly lost New Hampshire and trounced Clinton in South Carolina before holding his own in last week's Super Tuesday contests. He won primaries in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia on Tuesday to extend his consecutive win streak to eight

when is she gonna realize the wheels have fallen off her ride and end her failed campaign? when is she gonna realize the American people are speaking out loud and clear and they want nothing to do with her anymore? when is she gonna release her tax receipts so Americans can see where she got the 5 million to loan her campaign, why wont she release it now, but is instead waiting until the end of the election? whats she got to hide? corrupt, and dishonest is my opinion!

Bad move!
Hillary will be the next president!

Backstabber? He worked for BILL Clinton, not Hillary. Every election is different, every candidate is differenct, this constant 2-for-1 idea is crazy.

He is keeping much better company.

Hillary is finally seen for the; shrill, scheming, negative, lack of ideas person she really is. If she manipulates the superdelagates into stealing the nomination for her, I'm going Republican for the first time ever.

Every time someone endorses Obama, it's headline news. However, when someone like Senator John Glenn endorses Hillary, there's not even a mention of it. The media is really beginning to turn my stomach with their bias coverage.

It's sad to see Hillary now going negative...but she is on the ropes and doing this is a gamble because most people will leave the ones who are having to do this kind negative talk.....Obama doesn't need to play into her anymore....he's got the perfect program now and just needs to stay on purpose....it seems like her and Bill have both done the wrong things...to themselves

Absolutely! Backstabbing, biting, lying, scheming, and going negative is what Hillary does best!!! It will inevitably do her in because the American people is smart enough to not fall for her antics anymore!!! GO OBAMA!!!

Doh!

Ever hear the phrase, "familiarity breeds contempt"? A tsunami of Clinton insiders who got close enough to see the vicious, profane, corrupt true natures of those two will bail out once they feel safe from retribution, or no potential personal return from any more pandering to people that actually disgust them. It also reveals the disingenuosness, lack of character, collective ego, and material greed of those people who shamelessly pandered to them.

There is a saying in the Navy.........When the rats jump ship, maybe we should too.....says alot about the QUEEN's people!!!!

Never count the Clintons out. They are brilliant politicians who defied conventional wisdom countless times in Arkansas and Washington. But time is running out.

Two senior Clinton advisers, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the race candidly, said the campaign feels the New York senator needs to quickly change the dynamic by forcing Obama into a poor debate performance, going negative or encouraging the media to attack Obama. They're grasping at straws, but the advisers said they can't see any other way that her campaign will be sustainable after losing 10 in a row.

Clinton strategists are famous for poor-mouthing their own campaign in order to lower expectations, but these advisers have never played such games. They're legitimate, and legitimately worried.

The fear inside the Clinton camp is that Obama will win Hawaii and Wisconsin next week and head into the March 4 contests for Ohio and Texas with a 10-race winning streak. Her poll numbers will drop in Texas and Ohio, Clinton aides fear, and party leaders will start hankering for an end to the fight.

Obama......Obama......Obama, all talk and no plan. Wake up America this is not the 60's. Why do you think the republicans want Obama to win......because they can beat him!

Excuse me but in one CNN debate someone had asked Obama why he hired people who were mostly former President Clinton's staff. Names were mentioned. To which Hilary said – yes, i'd like to hear the answer to that. Maybe just maybe because they actually are really good and he knows it.

People please we do not need rhetorics in the White House. We need a reliable team.

All I can say for the Clintons are slap in the face!!! OUCH this one has got to hurt. What does that say for the Clintons. Her ugliness is coming out and the sad thing is that I almost voted for her. I'm glad that saw the light.

Obama 2008

I hate to rain on the parade here, but are you not paying attention to the fact that Billary...I mean Hillary...has not won a single state out of the last 8 elections? Not only has she lost, she has lost by HUGE margins. The devotees keep saying, "the Republicans are laying low....they are encouraging her party rival to win the nomination so that they can eat him alive in November." Not to burst the bubble, but those who adhere to this false notion seem to suffer from a severe form of obliviousness. The record numbers of Demos who have reported to the polls versus the pathetic turnout for GOPers completely blows apart this argument. And the record Demo turnout, as we all know, can be credited primarily to Obama's brilliance and appeal across all demographics- yes even among Latinos. My grandmother in Georgia, once a Hillary fan before seeing the light, recently told me that not ONE SINGLE LATINO/A she knows had planned to vote for Hillary before her severe loss in the state. NOT ONE. Moreover, it's so sad that following Obama's string of victories, now even John McCain is hijacking and appropriating Obama's messages of Hope, Change, and his coined "Fired Up, Ready to Go". Each candidate, including Ms. Clinton, has repeatedly stolen the policy ideas and the already uttered words of Obama in order to advance their own broken campaigns. At some point, you have to wonder when Clinton and all the remaining candidates will try to win on their own merits, without trying to dig up dirt that isn't there about Obama, without distorting the truth or telling blatant lies, or stealing Obama's innovations. The fact that Clinton has lost by enormous landslides in the last 8 state elections should be enough truth for her to absorb already and just concede the nomination to the better suited candidate to push through a working majority and heal our nation once and for all. The best thing Hillary can do is just put her pride aside, bow out of the race gracefully before making more a mockey of herself, and just give credit where it's due already!

Add that to the fact that Mr. Obama has staff that were hired early on from the previous Clinton campaign. Looks like they wanted to work for a clean and dignified candidate with integrity and decency this time around. No skeltons, scandals or serial infidelity to worry about. Oh, and the wife is a lot more honest, gracious and well-mannered to boot!

I hate people that are not loyal. They will be disappointed

Hillary Clinton rarely visits Ohio, and if she does, it's before a friendly audience.

Once she tries to actually go out and do some retail politicking there, she'll know that Ohio is not very keen on her.

YES WE CAN!

First the Kennedys now this. It should tell the Clinton supporters something. Especially when the peoplewho are going to the other side are "friends" and a former campaign manager!

Ah: What "backstabber"? Just because the guy worked for Bill Clinton 16 years ago means he has to support Hillary now? If you truly believe that, then I guess that means you're opposed to people changing their minds in general, right? So, with regard to Hillary and her Iraq votes, you would say.... ?

Ofcourse, I want my "boss" to make me and my coworkers "feel good and hopeful." I do not care about someone's wealth of experience, I want someone who
1. believes in me
2. makes me "feel" good
3. makes me feel hopeful
4. brings all (or most) coworkers together to GET things done, and
5. has good "moral judgment"
6. challenges me to be the BEST that I could be

that person, for now, is Obama!

Experience is NOT enough to make me go back home, after work, to my family!!!

Hillay wants a debate so that she could sit next to a decent, strong, and handsome young man. Debates are frankly useless; do your RESEARCH and read the position papers of these candidates and you can avoid boring debates!!!

He can beat him (john Mccain) if the Hillary voters vote for him..I want be!!!

You can't stop a moving train that is being fueled by an America who has desperately waited for a candidate like Obama to take us out of the depths of despair. Jump on the train people! Obama is the answer! YES WE CAN!

I think Hillary has too many preset agenda items just look at her past record:

In the fiscal 2008 omnibus appropriations bill Hillary Clinton received 261 earmarks, more than five times the number of any other presidential candidate. According to Taxpayers for Common Sense, Clinton obtained 360 earmarks worth $2.2 billion from 2002 to 2006. This record establishes her as by far the worst abuser of earmarks among all presidential candidates in both parties.

Now, can we take four years with her in the white house?

Obama has already stated he believed he needed to spend more time getting to know the voters than debating. There has already been 3 or 4 debates this year already...why do we need more? I think she's really trying to pull Obama from the campaign trail so that he can't get acquainted with the voters to hopefully stop him from winning:). Her strategy is flawed and shameful. I think her strategy also shows how intimidated she really is by him.

Ouch! That's gotta hurt.

I don't think we've seen anything yet. The depths to which the Billary campaign will stoop to discredit Obama will reach historic lows. Think: final debate meets the Jerry Springer Show...watch out for her nails Barack!!

If national polls continue to indicate that Barak Obama is more likely to defeat John McCain, then Hillary Clinton needs to step aside. Hillary needs to put the best interests of the nation, and the Democratic party, ahead of her own.

Hillary's new negative ad against Barak is an indication of her desperation. I have seen and heard enough of their debates, and their ads, to know where they stand on issues. Barak has gained momentum and rightfully so. I hope the nation continues to finally realize that Barak is the right and only choice for President.

We Latino's need to come together and vote obama. I was leaning toward hilary till I see she forced our fellow latino Solis Doyle to step down (fired for all purposes). Is this what we can expect. Hilary giving us Latino voters promises and then when she gets our vote, throwing us to the side because she got what she wanted. We need to come together as Latino's and make a stand. I am voting obama

It is the beginning of the tidal wave to come.

He was obviously offered a job....

That is all I will say to this endorsement.

More and more people and superDs join the Obama movement !

We are standing tall behind the once-in-a-generation leader !

When I heard about the new wave of negative ads in Wisconsin I decided I will send another contribution to the OBAMA movement so that every negative ad can be countered by two positive, stay-on-message ads by Barack Obama (although I think someone should also slap Billary's fingers for the dirty campaigning)

OBAMA'08

pmet!

Do not worry! Hilary does not see that when she points finger at Obama; her own three fingers are pointed towards her! Hillary's campaign will not find any negative about Obama; because Obama may be keeping his even underwear clean! Lying, backstabing and dirty politics are only the few of many that Hillary knows! Also, she is deaf! Hillary does not here 'We' in Obama's speeches! Obama does not use ' I ' when he talks to America!

True posture always stand out along with hope and true conviction
we shall pervail. It's simple ladies and gentlemen the polls and the
results don't LIE.

It's Obama Baby!!!!!!!!!

Sen. Clinton wants these debates to illustrate that Sen Obama does not have the depth of knowledge or the means to solve the problems we face as a nation. Just as in the last two elections where our president was chosen based upon who we'd rather have a beer with or invite to a barbecue, this election may be determined not by superior experience, grasp of the issues and solutions for the difficulties we're having, but by feelings. Obama's speeches seem to invoke the same high tide of emotionalism as an evangelist's tent revival meeting, but lack substance. That "feel good" feeling one may have after hearing Obama speak may evaporate soon after if elected because he has a dream, not a plan.

WHO CARES???? Hillary will prevail in spite of. Substance will always rule over hype and emotion. When Hillary wins I would love to hear how he will be begging for a job of some sort.

Hillary Clinton for President 2008

Wow! This is significant in that he knows the Clinton operation and who they are as people; and yet he broke for Obama.

Obama's going to need it because Clinton is already beginning to show her desparation by resorting to negative ad campaigns in Wisconsin.

For everyone who would like to know what the CLINTONS are ready to do to get the nomination just WATCH:

"THE VIDEO HILLARY DOES NOT WANT YOU TO SEE" (Google it)

This video is a clear statement and should be an eye opener for the last HILLARY supporter.

Peace

Whoa! THIS is BIG!

I agree 100%. I will add that still having a clear memory of the Clinton years, I knew that Hillary Clinton would end up doing this again. I hope that others will agree with me when I say keep this about policy and not about smear tactics. She is only proving Obama's point about her- that she reporesents the old style of politics that has gotten us where we are today.

Mr. Wilhelm we expect you to bring on board more of those superdelegates for Obama, that would help put the nail in the coffin. Obama is simply the best and the world knows it.

The politician escape the sinking ship......!

Do not worry: The superdelegate politicians will not vote to change the
pimaries result in favor of Hillary, as the backlash if they do so would in many case would cost their careers and make the loss in the general elections a fact,, as the young people which Obama brought in as well as the black community will be outraged and not support Hillary.

The same applies if the DNC try to plot seating delegates from Michigan and Florida

Of course, CNN as well as the MEDIA in general aready realize that
Obama will be nominated but try to maitain the suspnse, as the
Democratic infighting is a cashcow for both (i.e. CNN and Media)

TOM

The fact that so many former Clinton advisors and confidants are opposed to them now must tell us something.

OBAMA campain office : Hope, Work, Change, Call people, win,Hope more, work more, call more, change more...

HILLARY campain office : Cry, get Bubba to talk trash about O, go negative, loose on tuesdays, cry again, and when nothing seems to work, GO NEGATIVE!

Maybe Hillary would be better than BUSH and CHENEY, to continue their own policies!

And the downfall to the Clintons begins...

Welcome aboard! No need to drown on the sinking Clinton boat.

While everyone is jumping ship, the smart money is on Hillary willing the Texas Hold Em showdown.

Please ignore all her ads. She is a negative person. Hope she do not cry again.

TEXAS FOR OBAMA, TEXAS FOR OBAMA TEXAS FOR OBAMA

HILL AND BIILL DO NOT COUNT ON TEXAS,

LATINOS FOR OBAMA

Like taking candy from a baby. Well
she acts like one anyway.

your point is? Geez CNN, could you be any more obvious in your bias? You'll have a lot of great news to write when King Obama leads our nation into a giant sinkhole saying 'YES WE CAN!'

HILLARY '08

They have already debaed 18 times. Enough said. The only reason I'd like to see more than the scheduled two debates is if Hilary's 5-year stint on the Board of Walmart (!!!) is finally discussed.

The world watched your congress try to impeach Bill Clinton over a stupid reason and laughed at you. The world watched the media help Bush get elected over Gore. The world watched the media spout Bush's lies about Irag, Now the world is watching the media back a wet behind the ears senator over a qualified and very intelligent woman and the people are following. Who needs enemies if America wants to be their friend.Dishonest,disloyal and broke USA

Will somebody please send the Co-Presidents a newspaper and ask them if they have ever heard of Virginia ?

O'BLAH BLAH

unite the party..... More superdelegates to Obama and the race can be over tomorrow. The people have decided now its the Super delegates turn

WOW! Another CLINTON supporter on the OBAMA wagon. This is a DREAM campaign for OBAMA. DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE. This is a big step in the right direction for the American people. I'm happy to know that Wilhelm knows Ohio back and forth, because this will help close the gap and build more momentum in the big OH! more delegates coming OBAMA's way for sure! OBAMA 08!! YES WE CAN!

First he took the black votes, then he took the white votes, then he took the blue collar votes, then he took the women votes, then he took the 65 and over votes, now he takes their former campaign manager........and SHE'S STILL IN THE RACE???!!! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE, YOU KNOW IF THE CASE WAS REVERSED OBAMA WOULD BE OUT BY NOW! But hey, its all good. I'm still hoping. I'm an independent and this man gets me and my family's vote.

The tide is turning. A seemingly invincible Clinton is now reduced to running attack ads in Wisconsin. She can't even gracefully congratulate Obama on his hat-trick victories over the weekend and yesterday? The Clinton campaign is totally going negative, defensive, and rude. It leaves a bad taste in one's mouth. As a former doubter of Obama's chances, I see his star rising and hers crashing to Earth. New York will welcome back its Junior Senator, if that's any consolation.

This is very big news. Wilhelm was waiting until the race had a clear frontrunner and likely nominee.

I have a feeling this will be the first of many unpledged super delegates breaking for Obama over the next few days and weeks. The scales are finally tipping substantially.

Yahoooooo! The more people who change camps to Obama, the better. Hillary is so nervous, she is going negative in television ads in Wisconsin, stating that Obama won't debate her there. He has already agreed to 2 debates in the next three weeks. But, when you are behind and trying to claw your way out, backstabbing, biting, lying, scheming, and going negative all become part of the game. Go Obama.

backstabber

People are simply realizing that Obama is the only one to beat McCain.

"Obama has captured a narrow lead in the overall delegate count, but still significantly trails Hillary Clinton in the race to capture superdelegates, party leaders and elected officials who can choose to support any candidate they wish regardless of their state’s primary season vote."

The last time I looked, the American people are voting to award superdelegates so how can it be a "race"?

A lot of Democratic are thinking Obama can beat Mccain, so that they back Obama. However, Obama is never tested, since he has so liberal views that most people in this country do not like.

Action is stronger than words. Can Mr. Obama show from his young adult years to now, how much contribution he had made for this country? I watched a few debates, sorry to say that he can not even speak fluently, and no policy about how to put this country back on track.

I think whoever vote for Obama needs to think again, Bush for sure will leave Whitehouse by the end of his term. What you vote is not for voting Bush out, rather is put the future of this country in a hand that you can trust. Can we trust him? I have my doubt.

Obama is a movement and a magnet and there is nothing you can do but to join. Mr. Wilhelm welcome to the movement.

COME ON EVERYONE, JUMP ON THE OBAMA TRAIN, ITS FUN ON HERE, AND WE'RE HEADING TOWARDS CHANGEVILLE!!!!!

GOBAMA 08!!!!!!

This carries some significance due to the type of campaign Clinton ran in 1992. He was running on a theme of change against George Bush who was seen as the establishment. It also sheds some light on the subtle shift beginning to take place within the super delegate population as they see the writing on the wall. These old party loyalist are not going to alienate all the new voters the Obama campaign has accumulated.

So? Who cares?? Seriously, CNN- your news coverage of King Oblah-ma is starting to feel a little bit like brainwashing. You guys are terrrible.

Smart Man.

Go Obama!

When people that worked with Hillary in her husband's administration start endorsing the opposition its just a bad statement about her candidacy.

Those that have experience working with her aren't backing her enthusiastically if at all. Bad bad sign.

I hear it... dont you? The fall of the Clinton "Machine" and all of her hopes of ever winning being crushed!!!! It sounds pretty good!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!

Wow. People are starting to abandon the Clinton campaign and starting to join up with Obama. I can't say I blame them after the beating that they took in yesterdays primaries. This is going to be very helpful to the Obama campaign. This are starting to look grim for Hillary.

Thank you Mr. Wilhelm, I hope you will be on the ground in Ohio. Even people who know Senator Clinton can tell where things are heading. Keep the faith Obama!