(CNN) - He hinted at a similar sentiment earlier this week on CNN, but James Carville – a supporter of Hillary Clinton’s White House run - was decidedly more blunt Wednesday on the impact a loss in Texas or Ohio would have on her presidential bid.
"Make no mistake," Bill Clinton's former chief strategist told the Orlando Sentinel. "If she loses either Texas or Ohio, this thing is done."
The Clinton campaign has increasingly placed importance on those two March 4 primaries following eight straight losses for the New York Democrat since Super Tuesday. On Tuesday night, she was swept in the so called Potomac primary, losing to Obama in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
In a conference call with reporters earlier Wednesday, Clinton campaign aides noted 60 percent of the remaining delegates are in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania - all states where polls show the New York senator is leading Obama. But delegates in those states will not be awarded on a winner-take-all basis, and Clinton staffers said Wednesday that their expectation was that the two candidates would be within 25 delegates of each other following the March 4 contests.
Obama campaign aides said Wednesday they believe it is nearly impossible for Clinton to catch up to Obama in the delegate count under the current guidelines, even if she wins all three contests.
Speaking on CNN's The Situation Room earlier this week, Carville struck a similar note.
"The truth is that Sen. Clinton has to win Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania," he said. "If she wins those three, she's probably the nominee. If she loses one of those three, then Sen. Obama is probably going to be the nominee. That's a fact."
"We have a lot of debates left to go," Carville continued. "This has been a very close contest. Democrats want to hear from both of them. I've seen the Clintons counted out before. I would be very reluctant to count the Clintons out."
– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
From CNN Politics
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DUH!
That's why she's showing " their differences" in her recent Wisconsin AD. LOL
HILLARY 2008!
It's good to hear from a seasoned campaigner. In reading other blogs the Obama folks are so angry. Don't they understand that as good Democrats we should support Democratic candidates? They express a great deal of venom re Hillary and I suspect they aren't even sure why. Their inexperience shows in the comments, the unfounded venom and the personal attacks. Most of the people I worked with on the Kerry campaign were Dean supporters and they were working hard because they believed in the Democratic Party. I wonder how many Obama supporters are members of the state and national parties? Not many I suspect.
Sometimes I think only members (including superdelegates) should pick the party candidate.
You all made me sick to my stomach the way you reported the Potomac Primaries. It is obvious that you are all rooting for Barak Obama. Leave ot the adjectives. That is not factual reporting, but editorializing. "Hillary got "ONLY" 35 %. You did not need to use the "only" It seemd to me that all of you were actually gloating. The media is trying to destroy Hillary.
John Glenn Endorses Hillary Clinton.
No mention of this in CNN of course.
Of course, they mention that Hulk Hogan endorses Barack Obama in big letters.
CNN = Best Political team for Barack Obama.
James Carville is undoubtedly one of my favorite people and most of the time I agree with him because he knows his politics. However, his prediction that Hillary can be the nominee if she wins Texas, Ohio and Penn. is puzzling. I wonder if he forgot to add, if Obama is not on the ballot then Hillary can make a clean sweep win.
Go Hillary! Don't let the big media keep you down! We know you have support!
Former Ohio Senator and astronaut John Glenn announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton today.
"With all of the challenges facing Ohio and America, we need a leader who can deliver real solutions on her first day in office," Senator Glenn said.
she will lose ohio and texas, those folks turn on their t.v sets too, and you bet they can see all thats been going on! they are not fooled, also they see how she has treated every state after she lost em, also i bet the folks in those states wanna know where her tax receipts are, why wont she release em now, why is she choosing to not release her tax receipts until the end of the election? she cant be trusted!
I was glad to hear James Carville say "....I've seen the Clintons counted out before. I would be very reluctant to count the Clintons out."
Now even Clinton campaign insiders admit that it is NOT Hillary that is running for President, but "The Clintons". In other words, Bill seeking a third term then a fourth. What's next? Chelsea running so daddy can have a fith and sixth term?
Now I know why Hillary claims to have 35 Years Experience but fails to add that only 7 of those years are her serving by herself in an elective capacity. Before that, all she has been is Bills lap-dog.
Carville knows what he's talking about.
whats up with the choice of picture for Carville? Seems they could have found a better one, unless they were using it to make a point. Regardless, I would have to agree with him.
You know, I know that guy! What's his name???? James Carvill???? Yeah, I remember he said something about my Illini on ESPN2. Yeah, if I recall he said that "no one wants to see Illinois vs USC, right"? And he also said that, "The Big Ten is terrible and needs to make money because they have no choice"! Actually not in that way but I know what he was saying. It's cool James, its your opinion plus, you want to see a good game, right? I understand but let me say you got other important things to worry about it, O.K? Just make sure you do your job and everything will be alright......
Why don't Hillary and Barack just sit down, have a civil conversation, and decide which of them would really be the better president?
Oh, RIGHT, the vaulting ambition.
From Take it Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future," best-selling book by James Carville and Paul Begala "Some of the Democrats who supported the war in Iraq began to claim their vote was to put pressure on Iraq–that they voted merely to give the president the option to go to war. Bunk. The war resolution was a blank check. The language of the resolution could not be clearer. `The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate' against Iraq." Hey Carville... you are hippocrate. You are bunk.
It's going to be very tough for Hillary. I don't think she can overcome Obama's extoardinary momentum, because it seems to be very powerful. I'm certainly hoping that Barack pulls through, because he can end the Bush/Clinton dynastic cycle.
To CNN Editors,
Like Millions of Americans I am also glued to CNN on election primary. But from watching your coverage for last 2 weeks or so it seems CNN is not "FAIR AND BALANCED" news but just showing Obama propaganda. Just show the real truth. Hillary is losing and that shouldnt stop you from showing the full news. But instead I am just watching how Hillary is running negative ads against Obama and how Hllary's campaign is falling apart. On other hand Obama doesnt even spare one moment in his speeches bashing Clintons. So help America uncover real truth not the half-truth.
Pritesh Patel.
Houston
Ohio for Obama!!
I am very saddened to see Hillary Clinton slinging mud with silly commercials saying Obama would rather give speeches than debate. She is trying to imply that he is afraid to debate her. What a joke! They have had 18 debates, he's agreed to two more and with all those debates, she has not been able to seal the deal with the democratic voters. This is in spite of the fact that she had HUGE leads over him in nearly every state. He'd be a fool to take time away right now from getting up close and personal with the people in these upcoming primaries to give her free media time. When he campaigns heavily in a state, the voters get to know him and he WINS. Just because Hillary is desperate,doesn't mean Obama should drop everything and debate her. Time is of the essense.
I think that Senator Obama truly thinks that he is so good considering his jokes about some "republican support", and doesn't realize that most of his success is due to very negative anti Hilary campaign from so called main stream media.
His speeches are full of nice but empty words.
What do you think is going to happen when "republican media machine" is going to take a better look at him?
She probably won't lose all of them but if she wins, it will be by a very slim margin.
I agree with your article and your support.
Hillary will gravitate back in March!
NEWS FLASH out of, well, COLUMBUS, OHIO: according to the AP
"The man who served as national manager of former President Clinton's 1992 campaign endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday. David Wilhelm, who (led) the campaign and later became chairman of the DNC, said Obama had the unique ability to encourage cooperation as a 65-percent president after the divisive years of a 51-percent majority."
You don't get much more inside the workings of the Clintons than this gentleman. Carville is showing signs that the ship he is on is sinking and Wilhelm is already in the life-boat. Now Clintonesque naysayers, are you going to tell us that Wilhelm is drinking Kool-aid and being led like sheep to the slaughter or lemmings to the seashore? You keep telling us it is time to wake up, but my eyes have been wide open since 2004. Yes, you could say I am a dreamer, and I have HOPE we can see CHANGE but like I have said before and will say in all likelihood many times again...
Open your eyes fellow Democrats!
Obama '08
yes WE can!
Paul Begala and James Carville are real democrats, not like those traitors that went over to the obama camp who spews his false hope.
There is no doubt in my mind that Hillary will when all three of these states: Texas, Ohio, and Penn. I suspect she'll win big as well! It appears that CNN is Obama's personal cheerleader! What's going on with CNN? They are biased and must have some scandel going on with the Obama campaign. I think many feel the same way as I do! The Clintons love America and they are great leaders and admired throughout the world!
He is understating what she needs to do. Based on demographics of the remaining states, she has to pull OVER 60% of Texas, Ohio AND Pennsylvania. The demographics in Ohio are the least likely to yield this result and I just don't see the other two states giving her 60%.
No more (no mas) debates. We know where you both stand, to the left of McCain. The country is not ready for either one of you. McCain will make mince meat out of either one of these leftist candidates. Americans may not be too thrilled with the war in Iraq, but they would rather fight it over there and not here. Your inexperience will be your downfall in November. Go McCain.
One can admire the way Carville admits his bias for the Clinton's without tearing away at the other candidates. If he had been in charge of the Clinton's campaign, maybe the momentum would have gone the other way? Does anyone ever expect Obama to have more than Hope? What is this guy going to do if elected besides bring home the troops. That's a very good idea, but there are many other problems that he refuses to address, perhaps to keep open his options if elected. I say he needs to ask Carville for help.
Mr. Carville misstates the matter. Billary could win Texas, Ohio and PA by 52/48 and that would still not give her the delegates she needs to win. She would have to win by large margins to validate Carville's comment.
Carville...tell Hillary to pack it up and move 'em out...it's Obama time baby!
Obama 08
The Clintons are in it to win. I am sure that in the upcoming days they and their operatives will go negative, do a swiftboat, etc, whatever it takes to try to win. But you can not stop a movement, and voters have seen the false tears, and dirty Clinton tricks before. That is why this country is thirsting for Change. I have had it with the Bush/Clinton dynasty.
Got it. The clinton campaign is arguing the voters in Texas Ohio and Pennsylvania should count more than the voters in kansas and georgia and virginia and washington etc...
It seems we as a party should be able to agree that absent a controversy that would derail a campaign the winner of the electoral and delegate count generated from voters should determine our next nomination not superdelegates catering to New York California Texas Ohio and Pennsylvania.
No wonder the democratic party can't win in the heartland apparently we only count the votes on the coast we like. This kind of thinking is precisely why we can't break out and win elections.
Saying guys we didn't win the most votes or delegates but because we won california new york etc... means we should be the nominee is just the kind of status quo thinking Obama is fighting against. Is expanding our party into the heartland really such a bad thing.
How can they have polls in Texas showing she is ahead? No one I know has even been called?
Obama 08
Great contest. I hope some of the supporters don't keep post derogatory and inflammatory comments and that neither campaign will resort to negative and deceitful campaign.
This is when the Clintons are the most dangerous, when people count them out. I am excited to see what she does, she is a fighter and she will prevail.
Great contest. I hope some of the supporters don't keep posting derogatory and inflammatory comments and that neither campaign will resort to negative and deceitful campaign.
Every democrate will know about the mistake letting Clinton out the moment they will see Obama loosing to McCain in November election. Now everyone is after him for his charisma and good talk but talk is cheap.
When election comes an unexperience person to run the US vs an experience McCain well you will be the judge. The world is getting complicated and experience speaks these days.
say what you want about Jimmy-Bo
...and i do regret that his old-self and old-steadfast loyalty is being held hostage from being part of the first real spontaneous presidential movement since JFK/RFK where his political savvy would bring sparks of positive energy... Jimmy-Bo does tell it like it is!
lose TEXas or OH-i-o and this thing is done!!! coming from Mr. C this is a powerful declaration calling to the forefront the state of an old school-beltway insider-do me and i'll do you Clinton campaign of deception and ego in a downward spiral to its own karma.
if the clinton camp doesn't start to see what's going on here they're going to be the device that tears apart the democratic party and the novelty point of the parties greatest opportunity for creating a purple nation. that's our true single pathway to healing and rejuvenation.
thanks once again Jimmy-Bo for atleast telling it like it is!!
Spin. Spin. Spin all you want.
That will not change the fact that Barack Obama is the people's choice by votes and delegate counts. A smart guy like James on CNN appears not to have any ethics in support of his old boss.
Isn't this all-my-eggs-in-one-basket strategy what lead to the demise of Rudy? Hillary, my dear, your scrambled eggs (and toast)!
Obama has given America hope once again. If the Clintons or their operatives pull anything dirty or underhanded in this campaign, you will send the democratic party in shambles. Voters are not going to accept it.
Why isn't anyone asking Obama about his drug use? We currently have a president that was an alcoholic and cocaine user… results, questionable decision making. Don't we deserve a straight answer from Obama on this issue.
He can't say "he was a young man" because when I was younger I choose not to do drugs. I think it tells the voters a little about his character. He's a little too "slick" and should explain his character flaws as a young man. Usually the flaws remain, but we learn how to hide them a little better as we get older. Maybe his wife set him on the right road. What happens when times get more difficult and he has to make real decisions and not just what to say in a speech. Have you heard him lately? The more confident he gets the more his speeches sound like sermons.
Someone should hold a sit down dedicated forum with all candidates. The questions need to reflect their current prepositions, such as Barack's and Hillary’s health care reform – where is the money coming from to make this happen, and how much money is needed to fully execute what their ideas.
I, myself, am tired of paying for others to receive health care when they do not respect themselves enough to get a job, any job, to support the effort. Another question could be how they plan on keeping unity of such a diverse nation when certain candidates do not support war, how do we (U.S.) provide support to the outside countries that support the U.S.? Do we deny them the support needed, so we do not intervene into “their” war?
The fact that the military takes a back seat to their politics is really ridiculous, and shows the lack of political stance required of a president. To be a strong, sound leader one must first learn how to follow.
I want a president who will fear God, not make decisions based on political gain, but rather God's gain. It takes more than just the recognition of being a Christian to be a follower of Christ, a man of God is not worried about public opinion, but rather how God views his willingness to serve the people.
Gentlmen: I am exremely confused over this voting. The people of the United States have been asked many times to get out and vote. However I don't understand completely how if Barack Obama should get most of the votes, why would he not be elected.I undersand from your program that he still would not be the winner . What do you think ,how all these voters would feel after being asked to vote and then it does'nt count. Is this legal and why is this so complicated.
what worries me is Hillary Clinton could not control her home or husband, how is she going to control the Unites States of America. Thank you very much,, for any explanation.
Daphne Murray (Calif)
Do or die, how dramatic. It's time for the funeral, she is going to be buried. Lets unify the Democratic party and move on. The number of people who would cross over and vote Republican if Hillary got the nomination would be enough to win the election. A Democrat for 50 years, I could not and would not vote for her.
Hillary Clinton is old status quo and riding on her husbands resume. There is no way she can repackaged as something new. Nothing against Hillary, but Americans have chosen Change. Hillary's is too polarizing to get anything done.
Billary can't win the general without the black vote; Obama can't win it without the Latino vote. One or the other is going to be disappointed no matter who wins this. It looks like it's going to be McCain sitting in the White House.
Hey,
Somebody get this guy an optometrist!
Coming from an independent, I like that there is such a contentious race on the democratic side, however, it seems to be based upon personality instead of issues. I find it funny that Carville referred to Hillary's campaign as "the Clintons" at the end.
Nice photo (Reno 911) now I know what that Republican propagandist sees in him! LOL.
She not only needs to winn she needs to win big, and that ain't gonna happen.
Stick a fork in her she's done.
Time to unify the party and country behind an Obama/Edwards ticket, and take back this country from the corporate special interests!
Be Smart and vote wisely. USE your knowledge unless you are a young first time voter who may tend to vote on emotions and pleasing Rhetoric. Think hared and well on the issues and then vote
EXPERIENCE vs Inexperience.
Hillary Clinton is old status quo and riding on her husbands resume.
I think the media's biased coverage of the campaign is nearly as big a story as the campaign itself. Is there anyone who's not been heavily influenced by the rhetoric of the Obama campaign? It's really disappointing.
Mik
Ummm Mike that has been covered by CNN and several other networks sorry no one sent the specific articles, I suppose that you also believe that Mr. Obama has no details because no one has read you his website.
Phyllis If there are only two people in a race and one leads the other by more than twice the word only is appropriate lets you and I split $100 i will talk 65% and you will get the rest.. want to bet you ask why you got ONLY $35?
Karen I see oyu missed the big picture, it is NOT about just party it is about America! the two parties ahve destroyed us we NEED someone who can see both parties.
Hillary you will loose Texas get ready to tear up!
HILLARY IS GETTING SCREWED BY THE MEDIA!!!!!!!
I AM STILL WITH HER 100%!!!!!!!!
ALL BORACK'S PAST WILL COME OUT!!!!!!
EVEN THOUGH I AM A DEMOCRAT I WILL LAUGH WHEN McCAIN WALLOPS HIM!!!!!!!
OBAMA HUSSIEN NEEDS TO BE PUT IN HIS PLACE!!!!!
HE NEVER BELONGED IN THIS RACE! HE STOLE WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN JOHN EDWARDS!!!!!!!!
HE DOESN'T COMPARE INTELLECTUALLY TO EITHER HILLARY OR EDWARDS!!!!!
HE IS A PREACHER MAN! NOTHING MORE!!!
ALL THESE FOLLOWERS OF HIS DO NOT HAVE THE SENSE TO THINK BEYOND HIS EMPTY SPEECHES!!!
THEY WILL REGRET THEYR'E DECISION!!!! AND I WILL BE THE FIRST TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!!!
GO HILLARY 2008!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobody listened to me when I told them not to vote for Bush seven years ago and then four years later. Now they are all complaining what a terrible president he is.
Now, there is this big flock of people (which the media has created) following Obama.
I hope you can live with another four years of a mistake. How can you idolize someone you don't even know?
Thanks alot, Pundits and Media, just don't complain when your glorified candidate has to stop preaching and actually start working.
CNN has become the Simon Cowell of this election. They CALLED the VA primary between 7pm and 7:05pm, with 0% of precincts reporting when the polls closed at 7pm.
I dare anyone to tell me that is unbiased, ethical, integrity driven journalistic reporting. I double dog dare you. And I dare CNN to post this.
Mike, I beg to differ. CNN did in fact mention John Glenn's endorsement of Clinton. I read it here.
Obama's name was on the ballet in Florida, but lost big. He's lost Florida, California, and New York. If he loses other big electoral states like Texas and Ohio, Carville is right.
The President is elected by the electoral college folks, not by the thousands of voters in the small states Obama is winning. If Hillary wins Texas and Ohio, then she's proved she can win the electoral states that matter in the general election.
If Obama can't beat Hillary in these big states, how is he going to stand a chance against McCain?
Has Obama done ANYTHING but talk well? I don't get it-he sounds like a crackpot to me. Yes he has hope and aspiration-who doesn't? He is NOT John Kennedy folks-sorry to disappoint you-NOT EVEN CLOSE. And Obama apparently doesn't care about the hispanic vote. He's been coddling the blacks and folks who will vote for one just because he is. It's sad that it's come to this. Fact is, Hillary has more experience than Obama and I like her ideas better. Obama..keep dreaming.
C'mon people, let's rally behind proven leadership, superior experience, and an actual plan instead of "feel-good" speeches. GO HILLARY!
That'll be a great idea Karen. That way only people who are more concerned with party politics than actually doing something to help typical Americans get to vote. I'm not a big Obama fan (although I do think he's probably the best one still standing), but I do not understand why him bringing people from other parties is considered a bad thing by some Hillary supporters. They're really fighting for who can be the president of the United States, not the president of one party.
As a Latino voter in Texas, I despise the fact that Clinton is trying to do everything in her power to get the votes. While I am still undecided, I see Obama actually meeting people, holding rallies and trying to get his message across. He does not concentrate on a state with the most delegates but rather takes it one primary/caucus at a time. Hillary's campaign has taken a turn for the worse and its showing.
O Hillary,
Remember a guy named Giuliani, waiting on his big win in Florida.
You know what happened to him.
He gave a "end of my capmaign" speech with his huge forehead sweating, and him looking like a stunned bat.
O Hillary, if you wait till Texas and Ohio you'll be giving the same speech.
Anyway,
I have never seen a disciplined campaign fall appart so fast. They are so stunned they don't know what to do, all they have is the tricks of the 90's and they are not working any more.
It's like attacking a bunker protected by a machine gun with a saber...
...and some people still don't believe there is evolution and surival of the fitest.
Go Obama, heck McCain will be a cake walk compared to Hillary.
John Glenn, a enough good man as far as I know, has a right to endorse anyone he likes. The problem is he, like the majority of her endorsements, represents the old style political arena. I doubt that it will prove to be of any signficant help.
Ohio, like the rest of the country, needs economic help. Clinton has had, by her count, 35 years to do something. If she is so "experienced" why are we in the mess we are in? Electing the same folks over and over and getting the same results seems a bit crazy to me.
Hulk Hogan took his endorsement back. He no longer supports Obama. He didn't say why, but he took it back. Where's the headline CNN???
I think that the more competitive the process, the more we learn about the candidates and their views. I can only hope that we in NC will actually have a deciding vote in the matter come May. As far as getting mad or upset, what does that accomplish? Obama may have youth and charisma but Hillary does have experience and political clout. In the real world of every day politics, you can't count that out. Besides, after 8 years of Bush/Cheny, I'd vote for the donkey if it won the nomination.
Am I the only one who is nervous that everyone keeps referring to this campaign as "the Clintons"? Regardless of who takes the nomination on the Democratic side, Bill is NOT going to take office. Constitutionally, he cannot have another turn. It is important for people to realize that voting for Hillary is not electing Bill Clinton for a third term and their polices are different.
This Texan will be voting for Hillary, and I am proud to do so.
I'm very disappointed in CNN's coverage, as well. I really did believe that you were the fair news network, but this primary season has proven me wrong.
I like Hilary, but I like Barack also. In addition, I'm a bit uneasy about a Clinton dynasty thing going on (have had enough with the Bushes), and not too sure about Bill being back in the White House as First Man (I loved him as Pres., though not his immoral behavior!). Just too many possible worms to come out of the can.
Barack is fresh, young, bright and maybe it's time for a change.
Either of them can surely beat McCain in November!
Lets point out the obvious...
Republicans will not cross over and vote for Clinton
Independents will not vote for Clinton
Half of democrats will not vote for Clinton.
The ONLY reason she is still around is because of Mexicans in California, New York, etc and now shes counting on them for Texas and Ohio.
In the general election even the Mexicans will bail and vote for McAmnesty over Hillary.
Actually Mike, CNN did mention the endorsement. You need to did a little deeper on the site. And, it's John Glenn.
John Glenn man. Give me a break.
I heard Barney Rubble endorsed Hillary and Fred endorsed Barack.
John Glenn is a good guy, but that's not really news.
All you OPhamanics, Michelle said in her interview she would not vote for Hillary in the general election. Now your guy is suppose to be a democrat, right? What kind of democrat would say that? I guess I will follow her lead and vote for McCain at least he is the best qualified between the two. McCain is right, we have had troops in other countries forever
James, this family NEEDS you again. Why aren't they calling you?
Uh oh sorry to scare the Hillaryland residents! Democrats should support GOOD DEMOCRATS not just ANY dems!
She has so much scandals under her name why should we vote for Hillary? Because she was the presidents wife? Because of Watergate and Filegate?
Karen from Minnesota–Don't you get it? It's not about the party, it's about the candidate. Many of us don't care about the Democratic Party. We support Obama because of who he is, not what party he's from! Go ahead and be a good party person–the rest of us have moved on, and we will move on IN SPITE of your precious 2 party system!
Sen. Clinton will not win Ohio nor will she win Pennsylvania......
Wait a moment. I realize that Hillary has just introduced her 21st Century Solution Business campaign, so I may not full grasp all the nuances of it yet:
But But But But But,
Aren't Texas and Ohio considered to be "Red States", and didn't Hillary just finish telling us that the "Red States" for Obama should not count, so why is she trying to win them, and if she does win them, why should they count.
Hillary is in the 21st Century Doublespeak Business.
"I've seen the Clintons counted out before. I would be very reluctant to count the Clintons out."
Oh, so they ARE running together? I was confused...I was beginning to think it was just Hillary, but clearly, Clinton supporters are adamant in their hopes for an unconstitutional co-Presidency.
You guys who think this is a pro-Obama network are tripping, hard.
CNN has been decidedly pro-Clinton for the last year...
no one needs to destroy Hillary. Bill's got that covered...
CNN just did a projection on the next contests and you looked like neither candidate would have enough delegates to win in best case scenarios for either candidate. Looks like the DNC needs to think long and hard about disenfranchising democratic voters – particularly those in Florida which will be an important state for the democrats in the general election. I don't think they want those democrats voting republican because they are ticked off.
SAY AND DO ANYTHING TO GET VOTES HILLARY DIDN'T WIN LOUISIANA BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T BOTHER TO COME TO LOUISIANA THE CHMPAIGN NO BUT WHAT DID SHE DO SHE SENT FINGER WAVING BILL NO ADS NO BOTHER SO WHY SHOULD I GIVE SOMEONE MY VOTE THAT DIDN'T BOTHER TO COME TO A RED STATE THAT HAS ALOT OF BLACKS IT'S REALLY SAD WHAT HILLARY WILL SAY MR. OBAMA CAME TO LOUISIANA THREE TIMES TO HILLARY SENDING BILL 1 I'M NOT VOTING FOR BILL HILLARY SHOULD HAVE COME. WHY SHOULD SHE BE THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD IF SHE CAN'T KEEP HER OWN CHAMPAIGN RUNNING AND FUNDED PLEASE TELL ME
Obama 08!!!!
The only venom I am feeling in these blogs is anti Obama venom. He has run a good campaign and will be a very dynamic leader. I am proud to be a supporter and yes, I am part of the Democratic party. I want to see our party do something right for our country and I am a firm believer that that can and will only happen under Obamas leadership.
Go Obama.....
Karen, do you really want to see the superdelegates be the ones who make decisions for all of us? What kind of a democratic process would that be. I may not agree with everyone, but I do believe that a majority should rule, and if I need to learn to follow a different drummer, so be it.
Actually, CNN did run a story on the Glenn endorsement, but I'm sure you'd rather whine now that your candidate is behind the 8-ball.
I have been volunteering for the Obama Campaign since last March, and I can tell you that I've never seen more local party officials working on a primary campaign thus far.
True, Obama has brought in a lot of first time voters, but why discount their votes? They count the same as yours do. I have to disagree with your broad generalization that Obama supporters are not state and local party members. I know for a fact that is not the case.
Mike – you couldn't have said it better. The media is ruining this election with their biased reporting.
"The truth is that Sen. Clinton has to win Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania," he said. "If she wins those three, she's probably the nominee."
Come on, Carville! The article already says she's ahead in all three states! So you're setting up your candidate for a "win" on the basis of three states she's likely to take!
The bottom line is – whoever has the most ELECTED delegates should get the nomination. Period. End of discussion.
The so-called "super-delegates" are just party hacks, who are more likely to support the establishment candidate, i.e., Clinton. They should get out of the way of a democratic selection process.
Or else there's gonna be trouble. Take it from one who still remembers Chicago....
I agree there should be more debates. I would ask Mr. Obama why his grandmother has to live in poverty in Kenya while he is living large in the USA. I just read that his family is praying for him to win, but doesn't have a television set. I would like Mr. Obama to SPECIFICALLY address what his plan to help African countries that are mired in poverty, AIDS, and corruption is. He doesn't seem to care much about his own family in Kenya, and like most politicians he doesn't seem to care about Africa. What change could he bring about there, and how would he go about doing it.
The polls may show Hillary leading now in Texas and Ohio but the full impact of the momentum from Barak Obama's sweep of Potomac Primary has yet to be seen. Carville knows Hillary Clinton is on the ropes.
Carville please bring up possibles Obama's VP candidates. Obama lack of experience will require that he chooses a VP with much more experience to counter McCain in November. Think what happens if Obama gets another Dick Chenney! In any meeting, who is the Staff going to listen, him or the VP? How long will it take before we hear rumors that Obama is being dismissed as another Bush lite, inside the White House! By the way, can this country AFFORD having another Bush? Why is the majority of the media, especially CNBC and Fox TV so eager to promote Obama now? Just think!
Yeah, that's it Phyllis. The media is trying to destroy Hillary. Geez.
I agree...cnn.com has loved Barack Obama and give him plenty of coverage...Hillary...some...I noticed that back in January.
We have a tradition in our country of rooting for the underdog. And that's what happening with Obama!
Of course, the Clinton folks did not help their cause by feeding us ad nauseam the notion that her victory was "inevitable." Then comes this pipsqueak called Obama – a junior African-American senator no less – who has the audacity to put together a surprisingly solid organization that challenges the Clinton Machine. (Think David vs Goliath.) And before we know it, we have a hell of a Democratic race well into March ... when this whole thing should have been wrapped up by Super Tuesday for Senator Clinton.
So now everyone is going ballistic and is blaming that "fly in the ointment" (although in private circles they are more likely to refer to him using the N-word.) In fact, the Clinton camp should do some soul searching and ask itself what type of message they are sending about "experience" when they cannot even run a stupid little primary correctly.
"Karen from Minnesota"'s comment above is a typical example of what is wrong with the Clinton camp. If things don't go her way, maybe the party elites should make decisions because the rank-and-file cannot be trusted. I shudder to think how "democratic" these Clinton loyalists really are.
I could not have asked for better drama in my lifetime. Even if Obama loses in the end, this is one of the best races I have ever witnessed ... and believe me, I have been around.
I don't think there is a lot of "venom" for the Clintons. The very fact that we are talking about mulitple Clintons is part of Hillary's problem. People want to move on from the Clinton/Bush era. Obama supporters are very wary that she will try to win this by breaking the rules (Michigan and Florida). They are also worried that she would be willing to pressure Super Delegates into going against the delegate count. This worries a lot of people because such a result would guarantee a McCain victory. It would be total political suicide if the SDs go against the pledged count. That a fact. Bank on it.
After I read his book "Audesity of Hope" then I was convienced this thoughtful person "OBAMA" will make a positive difference in this beautiful country. Go for OBAMA.
Daniel Dallas.
I have to be honest I'm getting really tired of this "Ready on Day One" nonsense. Living in the White House and running the White House are two completely different things. Sen. Clinton is a fine candidate but she's no more ready to run the White House than any other candidate.
Clinton complains about caucuses. Clinton complains about Florida and Michigan. Clinton brushes off her opponent's wins as inconsequential. Clinton can't win the pledged delegates so she relies on the undeniably undemocratic superdelegates. How this kind of behavior doesn't infuriate you, HRC fanatics, is a question for the ages.
It is very obvious that CNN all along has supported Obama. They have given him MORE airtime and importance than any other candidate...just a fact.
A good example was monday nite. Cut Senator's Clinton speech in Teaxas mid stream, then turned around and aired Obama in entire format.
It is clear to me, a typical Hillary supporter, 55, self employed, modest income, native citizen, that the world still has a problem with women. Only the young inexperienced voters, who probably have never voted before, support Obama along with the very wealthy who I guarantee have something to gain with his nomination.
I have learned over past years, the media certainly can sway the public...mostly wrong, but they do and CNN is certainly not innocent of this. Even today, all CNN says about Hillary is she is LOSING...instead of saying she is slightly behind....which she is.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOVES HILLARY!
We are with her 100%!
Senator Obama appears to be getting over confident! He was heard saying that Hillary's supporters would come over to him but his supporters wouldn't go to Hillary.
Well, let me tell you all, it would take a phone call from both Hillary and President Clinton before we would do that! You can take that to the bank!
We have a saying up here in New Hampshire "We are with you till the last dog dies Hillary!
Carville doesn't know what he's talking about. Clinton can win Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, but when Obama wins Wisconsin, Hawaii, Wyoming, North Carolina, Mississippi, Oregon, Montana, South Dakota, Puerto Rico and Vermont, which have 407 delegates between them, he's going to have such a huge delegate and popular vote lead that there will be no denying his path to the White House.
That's not to mention his good chances of winning Indiana, his neighbor state, as well as Kentucky and West Virginia.
If Hillary takes Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania by less than 20% each, she won't overtake Obama in delegates. If she wins any of them, she's more likely to win with a 5% margin, meanwhile Obama will continue to win states with a 20-30% margin.
Hillary is done.
Why all these discrediting of Hillary, and making Latinos and Asian-Americans being more racists just because they support Hillary? CNN, you're done this time. I think Mccain may win.... 4 or 8 more years dude.
They say obama is just speeches. Hey the man actually stands for peace for all Americans. Even to stand up and fight for it thats why America wants him to be President. He wants to bring Blacks,Whites,Latinos,Asians,and Arabian brothers and sisters together as one nation. Hey if obama just walk on water for a minute maybe America would see we need peace and maybe just maybe he is a spark for change. One more thing if the superdelegates decide who the nominee is the Democrats will change parties. So i think they don't want this to be the change obama talks about.
Why is CNN so biased against Hillary??
My god, John Glenn endorsed HRC today and CNN shows nothing about that.
And ABC News is reporting that John Edwards may endorse Senator Clinton as well, but nothing from CNN.
The Colbert Report ridicules Senator Clintons clapping and pointing, which is so petty, and yet does not ridicule Obama.
Also it has been reported there actually is no momentum for Obama, because even with his wins his lead in DELEGATES is very small.
This process is not about winning states, it is about winning Delegates.
Blake in Brooklyn – Before you go spewing off your rhetoric about Senator Obama's family and in particular his paternal grandmother in Kenya – did it ever occur to you that she may be happy and content exactly where she is. Did you take the time to watch the story about her on TV and if so, didn't you see and hear her say how proud she is of her grandson.
Stop trying to bach Obama. Look at the facts before you speak.
I would much rather have the Obama family in the WH than the Clinton's ever. Too many Interns running around and Bill will just get into too much trouble. Is that the family you want in the WH?
Not a thing she can dew now.The train has left the station
Why does nobody speak of Mike Huckabee's hypocrisy in continuing to accept money from Americans who sorely need it (and who he appeals to as their devout advocate it)? I respect his prerogative to stay in the race, but for him to tout how much money he is collecting for a Campaign to Nowhere is absolute hypocrisy, and one that I am completely flabergasted by: how can he reach out to blue-collar Republicans and what is morally (and by God's word) "right" while he continues to collect money in what is obviously a selfish endeavor by a man without a job (read: FORMER Gov. Huckabee) and nothing to do but brag about collecting money for a campaign that simply cannot (that word is essential: cannot mathematiccaly occur) succeed. Why has CNN, so often a bastion of critique and free-speech, continued to condone such behavior that is taking millions from hard-working, mostly Southern Americans. Shame on you, Mike.
We here at the Wharton School of Business (where I am a student) certainly DO NO like Mike. His campaign should stop accepting donations–if he did that, then all would be fine, but he is flouting virtue by continuing to take money from a country in need by politicking for his own amusement. He must be one bored former politician.
Hillary Clinton is her own worst enemy. I do not see where CNN is portraying her in a bad light by replaying her speeches or reporting her actual voting record, and sorry folks, but a 60% to 35% win IS a landslide.Like it or not it is what it is, and she is what she is.
Hillary is rocking in Texas....
Hillary is going to pull back and lead to White House in Jan 09. This is just a calm before the storm. CNN is not fair to Hillary.. and so are the other MSM. This the time to be fair and impartial for the media folks.
Go Hillary 08.
Texas is waiting to give you the boost your campaign needs...
Texas Latinos don't allow yourselves to be used by the Clintons. They used the blacks in the 90s to get their votes and early on in this election. Now they are trying to use the Latinos. See how quickly they turned on the blacks in this campaign. Choose the best candidate for you, but don't allow yourselves to get used.
Hillary is the worst lier ever, I would rather vote for McCain than her. You Cliton supporters are so afraid of Obama, just embrace it. And when the economy is finally good after it has been destroyed by the worst president in history I will nuge you will my shoulder and say with a smile, ... i told you so.
Ohio for Obama
We are ready for Change!
Why is it only women who like Billary? They made a mockery out of the Whitehouse. And then stole stuff from it. I, like millions of others, don't want them back. Thank goodness the poor and uneducated are a minority:)
GOBAMA!!!
I am for the "Yes We Can" candidate – not the "Yes I Can."
Did someone mention " backed by HULK HOGAN " ?
Now there's an intelligent voice of the people !!!
WOW, I guess I should start listening to trash TV more often so that I may be well informed as to what's been really going on here...
BLOGGERS.....MORONS
Bringing people together is Obama's motto. While he can't get along with his own collegiate in the senate. This guy is fake. I don't like Hillary but I REALLY don't like this fake guy
Hillary,
PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ALL THOSE THAT VOTED FOR YOU WHAT YOUR MARK PENN SAID:
“Could we possibly have a nominee who hasn't won any of the significant states - outside of Illinois?” Chief Strategist Mark Penn said. “That raises some serious questions about Sen. Obama.”
YEAH FOLKS YOU KEEP SUPPORTING HER, BUT YOU MEAN NOTHING TO HER.
I'm for OBAMA, he cares.
The truth is Hillary is LOSING. This is not a dead heat. You lose 8 straight all over the country by wide margins. The disappointing truth is Bill and Hillary want so desperately for America to return to it's racist past..just for a few months.
Hillary really should do what Romney did for his party.For the good of the party she should drop out .
To John in Columbus – you are referring to YES, WE CAN!! from Obama's speeches. What can Obama do by winning the White House? Just to show the media and his supporters.. Yaa we win White House.. What after that.. How are you folks going to deal with when nothing or a little gets done at DC.
DON'T BLAME ME.. I VOTED HILLARY!!!!!
We are talking about multiple Clinton's because Bill commands. or at least used to command just as much air time as Hillary. There was a time when that was considered a plus for Hillary. Cause Obama was needing to defend himself against 2 attacking Clintons.
I never count the Clintons out. Bill didn't get the name "Slick Willy" for nuttin...
Obama same old politics…and quite frankly a bit childish. Obama could have taken the high road instead of acting like a spoiled child. Obama has repeatedly shown that he is not ready to be president he lacks the experience and please stop thinking that Barack can beat a McCain the republicans will rip him apart.. So its time the media stops pushing him down our throats. Sure he can give a good speach but being president is a lot more than giving a speach. Go Hillary Madame President
The clintons forgot something in the white house and so they want to go it . Old people that should go on retirement instead they blocking chances for mordern generation.
we want new leadershipin the world now
I am the "flip flopper" who would vote for Obama over McCain then flip and vote for McCain over Clinton.
There are policies which Obama supports that hurt my sensibilities. As a father I fell in love with my son long before his birth. I would give my life over his. Sorry, just can't help feeling that way.
But I also know that Barack was 100% right on the Iraq war. As a hunter I know what guns can and can't accomplish. Terrorism is a spiritual (not religious) war. We must win the hearts of the hopeless.
The rhetoric of evil enemy is misguided. We can’t fight our way to victory. As much as Bush/McCain use Germany and Korea as their guiding examples… they are simply wrong. Terrorism is not a state… it is a state of mind. Persuasion is the only strategy. In this war… words do matter!
Hillary and McCain don’t get it. I don’t fault them. They are just politicians.
McCain is an American hero. I deeply respect his service. If the Soviet Union attacks us I hope to God we call on him for guidance (and I am sure he’d be there). But they won’t because there is no “Soviet Union”.
Hillary and Bill do know how to manage. And they certainly thrive on politics. It is the “fun part” for them.
However, terrorism is emotional. Words are sacred. You don’t blow yourself up as a technical matter. You don’t memorize the sacred text for fun.
Obama has shown the capacity for understanding the human spirit. Might sound simple and even ridiculous, but in reality it is the highest level of leadership. He is our greatest hope to alter the internal dialog of the hopeless. And that is where this battle plays out.
I have one question, how does CNN know what percentage of what group vote what way? The last time I checked my ballot there wasn't a place for age,sex, race or religion. If you ask three hispanics how they voted, two were Obama one for Clinton does that translate into 2/3 of hispanics voted for Obama?
I'm surprised that CNN in this article did not catch that the Clinton campaign aides were incorrect when they "noted 60 percent of the remaining delegates are in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, . . . ." With a total of 493 between them (TX 193, OH 141, PA 158), that is quite less than 50% of the remaining delegates.
Can I please just point out the Hillary is running for President and not Bill? I have heard multiple comments during interviews at primary voting sites about people voting for Hillary because the person likes Bill ("I voted for Hillary, but I like Obama too. But I really like Bill Clinton") and the comment in this posting about not counting the Clinton's out really bothers me. I am a 26 year old female and I am fully aware of how important this election is. I also realize that the democratic party is going to make history with either Obama or Hillary. However, I feel that it is important to separate Hillary now from Hillary the First Lady. It is not acceptable to vote for her, or "not count her out" based on who her husband is. The real question should be "Which candidate is most qualified for the job?".
Obama is the clear choice to beat mccain. This is obvious and even the polls show that he is the better choice.
Wake up people. Hillary is old news, part of the 90's. Lets leave her there. When the right female comes along I will vote for her but this first lady is not the right person to be the President.
It's incomprehensible to consider that Clinton supporters are bashing "the media machine" for crushing their candidate. I recall month's of coverage where every piece of news began by calling her the frontrunner or the presumptive nominee. She did well in the debates and it was so reported. Her stump speeches get just as much air time as any other candidate - more than most of the folks who dropped out early ever received.
The reason coverage of Clinton's campaign is being questioned stems from the fact that voters, regular folks, have gone to the polls across the country and voted for Barack Obama.
We heard the absurd charges (being spurred by the Clinton camp) of Obama's drug use - stemming from mention of youthful mistakes he wrote about in his book. We heard quite clearly from President Clinton that Obama's simply a regional or ethnic candidate - like Jesse Jackson was whe he won in South Carolina. We heard that believing in an Ivy League lawyer with roots in community activism and a willingness to unite and make peace is "a fairytale." We heard all that - and, still, a little more than half of us voted for Barack Obama.
The Clinton campaign has more than enough opportunity to win with big state primaries still ahead. Childish responses blaming the media for leading folks to vote for Obama...or, worse, for blaming folks for voting for Obama...show how desperately those folks who resist change will fight to avoid it.
The voters have turned slightly to Obama in spite of the efforts of the most powerful political machine the party's seen in decades. The voters will have a chance to turn back to Clinton in the next 90 days.
Reading the angry, sophomoric rants here only serves to convince me that those of us who turned to Obama did the right thing.
And, yeah...great idea Karen...let the party insiders pick the party nominee...in a democracy...that's a proper response to not getting your way. Just insult regular folks by sayint we're too darn stupid to vote for the best person. I don't know that the greatest country in the world would benefit from insiders overriding regular Americans to shove McCain-Clinton at us...followed by, oh, Jeb Bush-Clinton in 2012, etc.
After the incessant drama brought on by the Bush administration some folks are really down on the Clintons.
Hillary is Hillary and Bill is Bill. All I know is when he left office there was a surplus, and while he was in it the economy was good. And, I know at the last Democratic convention after only four years of Bush, nostalgia over the Clinton administration was rampant when we all had it better.
Now a lot of folks are down on him. He was a great President. Experts say when history is said and done he will be in the top ten.
So, I am thinking that if Hillary is more than Hillary, and is Billary instead, that is a pretty good thing in my book.
Anyhow, I too was against the war and it still went ahead but I was not presented with the same facts that they had been , or had behind closed doors meetings with intelligence like the Congress did. Neither did Sen. Obama, I doubt very much he would have voted against it. Given those facts that he never saw. His whole I was against the war schpiel is fine and dandy now since he wasn't even a U.S. Senator then!
I agree with a big part of the silent majority that when we voted and got the results a week later ,that was when people voted for the person they though was best for the job.Today they listen to the TV people and they vote for Wolfe Blizer,Lou Dobbs,Anderson Cooper,Jack Cafferty and other TV people.
you will be disappointed when your hope on Texas or ohio will be dashed
America is ready to be inspired again, plain and simple. America and the rest of the world are looking for a hero, someone who can remind us that we are all in it together, for the greater good. Only Barack Obama can do that.
Wow so much hate from the Hillary side. What you folks don't understand is the repuke side is hoping it's Hillary. I love Hillary but she cannot overcome the Rove Machine that is now on the FauxNoise payroll. Obama carries no Clinton baggage and aside from using racist remarks the right cannot defeat him. Bill is a super delegate and should step aside in all fairness to the process. Hillary and McCain have too much history. They debate the same way. Obama is very different hence change is good. Hillary would make a great VP and should swallow her pride. The Obama/Clinton ticket is unstoppable. Come on people stop ripping our party apart and come together on some common compromises to suit the situation.
It's amazing that all these people are putting such high hopes on Senator Obama. I will vote the Democratic ticket whomever is the canidate but if anyone thinks that Barack is going to be able to change much they are very naive. The damage done by the current administration is overwhelming and I'll be a LOT of the Obama supporters voted for Bush because they were terror scared. I am sure that the Obama supporters are expecting way too much and this is more of a backlash from what we have all lived for the past eight years. When the republican smear machine starts with Obama possibly people will feel they made an error in judgement?
I supported Bill 'til Nafta
Since then HilBill have given us the SHAFTA
I'm voting for Obama, not cuz I want to
but because I Hafta!
No more Clinton dirty tricks
After the best one America picks
Hillary, go cry to Mamma
The nomination goes to OBAMA!
I think CNN should stop stepping for Obama I do not hear enything about Hillary and for that I prefer to go To FOX at least they claiming to be Fair and Balanced. Give me a break. Hillary will be next Pres.
Go Hillary we will be voting for you here in TX
Because the Republican race is decided and my preferred candidate, Ron Paul, has no chance, I have heard tons of conservatives from callers on Rush Limbaugh (who I dislike but like to hear squeal) to my own parents saying that they are going to vote for Obama in the open Democratic primary in Texas. As an independent libertarian, I plan to as well.
I think the inevitability of the GOP race is a big and underestimated factor in why Obama may actually win Texas – because if McCain is inevitable, lots of GOP voters and independents might as well decide to get a word in on the Democratic side.
Obama has proven to be more open to dialogue with the Right and less socialistic on education and healthcare than Hillary. His sense of reason and history, while leftist, has a conservative gravitas. My parents like him because he brought religion back into the Democratic party in an authentic way.
The latest polls had shown Hillary actually beating McCain – the first I'd seen. I don't think this would actually happen, but just in case, conservatives may not want to risk it. I encourage all Republicans and independents to vote Obama in the Texas primary just to stop Hillary. No conservative should want four years of her.
The reason you see Barrack so much on CNN and every other media outlet is because he's been SPANKING Hillary in the last 8 EIGHT, yes 8, straight elections. When your an underdog and you accomplish something like this against the "CLINTON MACHINE" your bound to be on the cover of all media.
There's no shame in 2nd place Hillary, great job!
THANKS CNN
10 win to zero, even if she win texas and ohio, it's not gonna be by that big of a margin. her true back up plan is michigan and florida, and it's not gonna work because that would not be fair to the american people. 99% of america has been exposed to the clintons for more than 15 years, obama did not have the chance to make his case in those states and letting them count would be the party's way of choosing the nominee and robing the American people of their choice
One thing for sure: CNN is NOT objective and prefers BO
I am neutral for the moment but this is very clear!
Shame on you CNN!
Is it the "Clintons" running or "Hillary"?
OH CHERYL,
YOU WAKE UP. OBAMA COMPARES INTELLECTUAL TO HILLARY AND EDWARDS. THEIR COLLEGE RECORDS CAN BE CHECKED AND HE IS FAR SUPERIOR. DON'T IMPOSE YOUR BIGOTRY ON PEOPLE. DID YOU SIT DOWN AND GIVE ALL THREE OF THEM AN I.Q. TEST. BY THE WAY, WHERE ARE HER FINANCIAL RECORDS. EVERYONE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT HAS RELEASED THEM EXCEPT HILLARY.
On the possible event that Senador B. Obama win the nomination for the Democratic party ; for first time in presidential election history, a Republican candidate (Sen. John McCain) will get over 50% of Latino vote on the November election. Is it possible that the Democratic party get back the control of The White House whitout the support of Latino majority ?. President Bush on 2004 elections got 40% of that support and he is at The White House rigth now. We will see.
Excuse me Phyllis, your comment said that the media is trying to destroy Hilary. Sorry lady but WE THE PEOPLE are the ones voting and destroying Hilary!
Is James Carville still relevant? This is the guy who excused Bill Clinton's inappropriate behavior toward women, by blaming the victims. So much for defending women's rights.
The Clintons are two of the most corrupt politicians this nation has ever seen. Why is Bill so anxious to get back to the White House? Is there someone that he forgot to pardon? Oh, Clinton supporters, what did you think of the Marc Rich pardon? I am curious to get your opinion on that. I thought it was swell of Bill to pardon such a model citizen. I'm sure it is just a coincidence that Rich's wife was a major donator to Senator Clinton's campaign. That had nothing to do with the pardon, right?
Oh, and if Hillary does win, do you suppose she and her husband will return to the White House, all of the valuable artwork that they stole on their way out? That would be nice, since that artwork is owned by the taxpayers.
When will Hillary be making her tax returns public? Interesting that she wants to wait until after the nomination is official. Move along. Nothing to see here.
Clinton supporters might want to Google Peter Paul. No, I am not referring to two thirds of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Interesting reading there.
Barack Obama is a breath of fresh air compared to the slimy Clintons. I would be proud to see him as the Democratic nominee. If Hillary gets it, I would be ashamed.
How can Hillary Win with all the Republics voting for Obama in the Democratic Primary – I don't believe any of these categories coming out of the exit polls – Hillary has fought a good fight for the people – If it should end – she is still my Hero -
James Carville has spoken??..ohhhooo we are scared now!! What a joke. who let him out?
Wasn't it just a short time ago that people were calling CNN the Clinton News Network? How things change?
Barack Obama inspires. Presidents take action. Hillary will take action. She is doing nothing wrong but not being fierce enough against the competition.
It has been suggested that if the super-delegates go against the pledged count, it would be political suicide.
I am concerned that if the super-delegates go against the populace, the US would see rioting and marches and protests beyond anything we have seen before (i.e. 60's, LA riots, etc.)
I often wonder whether we are heading toward another civil war. The right vs. the left, the "haves" vs. the "have-nots" or maybe the government vs. the people. The elements are in place to move this nation forward in a wonderful and positive direction, but those components needed for internal strife are also in place. I don't believe we (as a nation) will tolerate another questionable presidency. If things look sour (even if everything is above board) I wonder about the reprecussions, both immediately and in the long-term.
The DNC will need to step in if Hillary wins all three Texas, Ohio and Pennslvania. On the other hand, if she loses one of those.. Hillary is done.
Imagine... a government that actually DOES something... it's almost too much. What would a functional goverment look like?
Obama 08' 12'
I have posted on 5 boards in the past 2 days and in moderation on all then deleted. Come on CNN!
I am asking we all remember we are democrats first! It is so close now and I don't want to see it go negative again. Barack has said he will debate Hillary at least 2 more times, so please get off that train. Let's watch, listen and learn. I am sure we can pick a candidate without ripping our party to pieces. There is another election after this one...remember. I support Barack but could vote for Hillary if I have NO other choice but a republican.
I am very surprized by the animosity in these blogs among the supporters. This is a great country that we live in and that gives us the right to disagree but we could do it in a civil manner.
The easy way 'Obama' can win is consistently state a clear fact – that both Hillary and Mcain...the most experienced candidates (does being adjacent to a president count) in the field have made monumental mistakes on national security 'Iraq'. Did all their years of experience lead them to that unmistakebly incorrect conclusion on the biggest policy decision in their lives. What gives that they will not make such monumentally naive mistakes again.
I like all 3 of them..but this is a clear difference that does not bode well for Hillary and Mcain
God bless America
The Bush-Clinton dynasty is getting old. In with the new...Obama 08.
How can Hillary Win with all the Republicans voting for Obama in the Democratic Primary – I don't believe any of these categories coming out of the exit polls – Hillary has fought a good fight for the people – If it should end – she is still my Hero -
Anna,
The sky is blue here on planet Earth...where are you?
I'm a bit on the dull side politically...will some one please tell me in simple language what Hispanics see in Hillary Clinton? Thanks.
LOL you people are fools calling CNN such a propaganda machine, all they are doing is reporting that Obama has demolished Clinton in the month of February. It is cold hard facts its not propaganda it would be if they tried to convey Clinton as being so close because if it wasnt for super delegates she would be behind by 200 delegates. LOL
Charlotte......."FACT CHECKER" get your facts straight.....Michelle Obama said that "she doesn't really know if she would vote for Hillary" especially with the type of dirty political tricks that she and Bill have played and her divisiness to divide the Democratic party...
She didn't say that she 'WOULD NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY".
This one is really good – from LisaMpls
"Enough twisting of the facts, Sen. Obama.
Hillary has said numerous times that she would call for an end to the tax code incentives given to businesses that ship jobs overseas.
How does Barack plan to enforce his mandate that all children have healthcare? Go after wages? He hasn't even said. Why not??
In Wisconsin today, Barack proposed n plan to improve infrastructure and create green collar jobs, something Hillary has already done. I believe she even introduced a bill and has Senators co-sponsoring it, but I'm not positive. Anyways, to pay for this plan, Barack said the funds would come from ending the war in Iraq.
Is it possible to fund something by ending the war in Iraq? The budget that Bush proposes to Congress every year does not include funding for the war. Ending the war means that we won't go farther into debt. Ending the war does not, however, mean that there will be extra cash on hand to pay for these programs. In other words, if Barack were President, he would have to include these new programs in his proposed budget. There would be no reduction in spending in the budget to account for these new programs. Am I missing something?"
No you're not Lisa, it's Barack who does not yet understand what his advisers drew up for him to read.
OK folks, if the reverse was true and Hillary won 8 straight contest after super Tuesday, what do you think democrats will be saying to Obama. ?
There will be such a loud call for Obama to drop out. Why aren't people calling for Hillary to drop out and save the democratic party ?.
Daniel
Hillary has "superior experience" !! As what ? As the "first lady" !!
SHE CAN NOT EVEN RUN A PRIMARY, HOW IS SHE GOING TO RUN THE COUNTRY !!
Do you actually trust these crossover voters to vote for Oboma in the Presidential election? Especially since they're wealthy white people. I'm sorry but racism and sexism alive and well and I don't trust them for a minute. The republicans are so scared of a smart woman being President that they will do anything to block it.. Be smart people. Vote Hillary in and our whole country will be forever grateful.
Hillary Clinton 2008
Hopefully you'll have the guts to post this CNN
Carville is a smart man. I wonder what took them so long. The Democratic Party (ie superdelegates) would be foolish to let this opportunity slip. A whole new generation of voters is delivered to their doorstep, all wrapped up in a message that perfectly fits the times. They could be in power for the next 10-20 years. All they have to do is throw Hillary under the bus, which they will gladly do, since there is no love lost for the Clintons. As for press, the Clintons have been treating reporters like scum since the '90s – no love lost there either.
Democrats missed the pulse in 2000, 2004; who could get excited about Gore and Kerry. But if the Democrats miss this opportunity to define themselves for the 21st century, then, i'm sorry, but the Republicans actually are the better party and deserve their wins.
let me get this straight...cnn is devoting more coverage to obama???...if the blogs are any sort of representation then why does hillary have 100 more articles about her than obama???...you people need to wake up...and for those of you complaining about obama not having specifics...what kind of specifics has hillary talked about...all she keeps saying is that she has the ONLY health care plan that guarantees coverage for everyone...but doesn't show how obama's plan fails to accomplish this...wake up and join the 21st century...if i want specifics...i'll get on their websites...
Everyone accuses Hillary Clinton and her husband of being divisive. Well, isn't that exactly what Michelle Obama is when she says she will not vote for anyone BUT her husband! What arrogance and hubris!!
Everyone criticizes Hillary because they feel Bill will influence how she will run the country. Well at least he has experience – and things were better while he was in power than they have been at anytime during the last 7!! If Obama wins, it appears clear that Michelle will want to have her say as to how the White House will be run. Well, two people with no experience do not equal one with experience.
America is so desparate for a saviour that they have created one in Obama – like he is the second coming of Christ ready to save the world!! He is a man – just a man- a politician no less, who is making so many promises he is sure to fail. Wake up people.
A modest Proposal:
Apportion the Florida and Michigan Delegates between Hillary and Obama on a ratio based on their final popular vote totals at the end of the primary contests.
That will allow Florida and Michigan to participate, but will not allow them to become King makers at the expense of all the other states that played by the rules.
Cafferty is bias in his reporting on the race between Obama and Clinton. He should not be reporting on the election. His opinions aren't news. I don't really care that he is not in favour of Hillary. He should keep his personal campaining for Obama off the air.
Ontario, Canada
Hillary Clinto was the presumptive nominee long before this race got underway. Now that she and all of her supporters see that she is not the choice of the people you're getting all salty. I'm just waiting for the democratic party to pull a Florida on the nominating process and take the race away form Obama using the superdelegates. Wow the democratic party seems to be as distrustful of the common man as the founding fathers with the electoral college. I guess if the popular vote is'nt needed in the presidential election why should it be any different in the nominating process. The people's vote truly is powereless if a superdelegate or electoral system can negate it.
How can you stop a rendezvous with destiny? Obama, is campaigning twenty years ahead of all of the other candidates, a type of campaigning which they are unfamiliar with. That is one reason why his message resonates so well with the youth. Obama understands that going into Washington conducting business as usual want work, the special interest and partisan politics will drown the wishes/voices the of the American people. Therefore, one must first bury the old generations of divisiveness and special interest. So that "we the people" can run our democracy the way it was intended, from the bottom up!
GO HILLARY! !!
SHE'S TOUGH AS NAILS AND SMARTER TOO. GOTTA LOVE IT.
OBAMA IS CLUELESS...WAKE UP DINGALINGS!
CNN...CAN'T YOU SEE HOW NO ONE RESPECTS YOU? WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REAL JOURNALISM?
I AGREE THAT CNN IS FAVORING OBAMA. I THINK YOUR COMENTATORS SHOULD LEAVE PERSONAL FEELINGS HOME. I DON'T THINK YOU ARE FAIR AND BALANCED AT ALL. I THINK HILLARY IS WONDERFUL. I HAVE TO WONDER WHO YOU ARE QUESTIONING IN THE POLLS YOU DO. NO ONE HAS EVER ASKED ME MY OPINION. I DON'T THINK OBAMA IS EXPERIENCED ENOUGH FOR THE JOB OF PRESIDENT. FUTHERMORE HE DOESN'T SAY ANYTHING WHEN HE SPEAKS. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HIS PLANS ARE. HE DOESN'T SAY ANYTHING OF HOW HE IS GOING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF THIS COUNTRY, HE JUST SAYS THAT WE NEED CHANGE. WE SURE DO, WE NEED HILLARY . I DON'T TRUST OBAMA.
The Obama people are very naive to think that this is it. They obviously do not know the Clintons. If we want to win the White House in 08, the Republicans will wipe the floors with Obama and his past. Obama supporters need to realize that its all well and good to be caught up in emotional, feel good voting! But that is NOT going to get us the White House. Trashing HRC the only candidate that can stop the Republican attack machine is not going to help us either. The media is doing that for them. Hillary will be our nominee and she will win in 08!
P.S. She has raised over 13 million in over 5 days!
OHIO for OBAMA!!
TEXAS-OHIO-PENN. = WIN FOR HILLARY-VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE WITH THE BEST PANTSUIT FOR THE JOB! HILLARY IS A MOTHER LIKE NO OTHER-A VOTE FOR HER IS A VOTE FOR US!
Hillary is polarizing. She is the anti-Bush. She is the Democratic party's answer to G.W. Bush and she will NOT be able to unify the country. Democratic party insiders will try and resurrect her campaign because they love the Clintons, but the people have spoken in the past EIGHT STATES.
T Sillanpaa California
"Reading the angry, sophomoric rants here only serves to convince me that those of us who turned to Obama did the right thing."
I agree with you 100%, if Hillary is elected, these are the kind of folks she is going to be around with.
As for Karen's comments "let the superdelegates pick the candidate" !! Is that the way we preach democratic principles to the world ?
Obama has a lot of hope and dreams for our country, but we need Hillary to make them come true with her well-thought out policies and plans as she is a doer and a workhorse. Hillary for president!!
Hillary needs to take advice from the other former govenor of Arkansas and pray for a miracle. I predict that she will not win enough delegates to overtake Obama in Texas and Ohio, and because she "loves" the party so much she will concede the race to Obama to prevent the mayhem that will occur at the national convention. James Carville is just starting to get the message out.
Hillary Clinton is on the ropes! Good! She can't take care of her husband & now ahe wants to try to care for America? I don't think she is up to the job. She is a lawyers lawyer, or another words a lyers lyer. She is only ego driven. She has spend more than she had in her warchest for her campaign & now she expects us to believe that she could balance a budjet. Bill Clinton took office after George Bush sr made a balanced budget a possibility. Bill Clinton did nothing after the bombing of the USS Cole. No wonder the Pentagon was attacked & they hit the trade towers. The Democrats are to liberal for this violent world & would be seen as cowards to the world if elected. Like Good ole Jimmy Carter was. Only differance is Jimmy is an honest man.
Hillary cannot afford to wait until the March primaries to slow Barack’s momentum. His sweep of the weekend’s primaries helped propel him to crushing wins in the Potomac Primaries, where Obama not only won, but won across all demographic groups. If Barack wins in Wisconsin, it will propel him to possible wins in both Ohio and Texas.
Hillary must change her focus from Texas and Ohio to Wisconsin. She cannot continue to lose states and stay competitive in the race. If Hillary does not win by crushing margins in Texas and Ohio, much the way Obama did in the Potomac Primaries, her presidential hopes will be over.
Re: All comments regarding Obama's "lack" of experience...
Let us all remember that while Clinton may have a slight lead over Obama when it comes to years in the U.S. Senate, Obama has quite the lead when it comes to years in elected office (i.e. the IL Senate). I don't believe anyone I know would dare count Clinton's years as First Lady as "experience," especially when her pet project failed disastrously.
Finally, Obama's experience has been largely in and for his home state and the communities that know and respect him. Exactly WHEN did Clinton move to NY? Oh, that's right–directly before the election for Senate seats. Carpetbag much?
How ironic, it takes this CNN ordinary way of doing business for Democrats to see just how slanted the mainstream media is with whoever their golden boy/girl of the moment. Dems have lashed/ranted ad nauseum of how slanted Fox News is, just because they are the only U.S. based major television station who is off the Dem reservation.
Ironic too, how Hillary praised Fox News just the other day for their fair treatment of Her Highness.
How does Hillzilla like being several hundred thousand or so votes behind Senator Obama as of now. Seems like the 2 Clintons (both running for office) as confirmed by Carville...just can't fathom that Senator Obama has escaped from the Dem plantation.
James, thanks for honest and non biased reporting. Do you feel that the voters in Florida and Michigan who supported Senator Clinton should not be seated or counted? It's so hard living in a state that threw their all behind her to have a few politicians screw it up for our votes being counted. I wonder if it was Senator Obama, would the media not be screaming and suggesting ways to allow the people's voice to be heard. Two wrongs don't make a right. Look past the ones who erred so badly for our states and include us as U.S. citizens with the right to cast our ballot. I can't fathom why anyone should feel this is not justice! If Sen. Obama feels he is the true winner, then he should also want the votes for these 2 states to count. He might find some had changed their minds since first voting. That's his platform. He can change and win everyone as he goes, then let him prove it for our state and Ohio.Thanks.
I have not made up my mind about whom I will vote for, but I will vote.
I cannot understand how the media can be so bias against Hillary. Everytime I turn the TV on CNN, FOX or any of the News Station I see Obama. When people on these stations mention his name, they are smiling from ear to ear. Chris Mathews adores him. I admire Obama also, but the reporting should be fair. I think the press is wrong about one thing. I strongly believe the Republican would rather run against Obama then Hillary.
I am one of those Republicans supporting Obama but would never vote for Clinton. As the election process continues, the whole world sees her lack of character. How ungracious of her to ignore Obama's wins last night. She ran and hid in Texas pretending it didn't happen. The people have spoke and continue to speak! The people's choice is clearly Obama! He will be our next President........ Hillary cannot stop him! Change means the end of the Bush/Clinton Dynesty! YEAH Obama! Yes We Can !!
I don't care much for Mr. Carville's general style as a media personality, but I do think his analysis is dead-on. Because of the so-called Red State strategy adopted by Obama and his team, he is likely to continue to win smaller states, even after March 4. To offset those victories, Clinton must win all three of the big states that are left. If Obama can win even one of them, it should be sufficient to tip the balance to him.
One more note: Can we have a more civil discourse here? Why must the anonymity of the internet be used to launch attacks on other forum participants, to post screeds, or to engage in overt propagandizing for one's preferred candidate?
All of you Clinton supporters keep saying she has the experience. What experience??? And when you answer that remember that we are talking about Hillary Clinton, not lying, cheating Bill.
She certainly doesn't have much more experience then Obama and if she has this so-called "35-years" of experience, why hasn't she accomplished anything????
Obama 08 or sit this one out!
Ok who wants it more thats what this race is all about do or die
Karen from MN, you're part of the problem, not the answer.
Only Superdelegates should pick the party nominee? Why not just make it bloodlines and return to a monarchy? Wait, that's almost what you hoped to achieve by having Hilary come in after Bill.
The truth is Hilary doesn't appeal to many moderates, be they democrat, republican, or independent. The choice to remain independent shouldn't mean being ostracized from the political process. It means they correctly believe that neither side has it 100% correct, and they don't mindlessly follow the throngs to simply vote whichever candidate makes it to the general election. If Obama is winning in the independent vote (ie, where the Democrats failed against Bush both times), perhaps that means he carries the best hope for a democrat in the oval office. Being a "good" democrat, you should try to understand that so you can follow your party no matter what they do in August.
Looking at the States that went for Bush I just don't see enough going for either Billary or Obama when given the choice to support a moderate like McCain. There are several sites that are running mock elections given recent polling evidence and neither Billary or Obama win more than 3% of the trials and Obama doesn't win that much. The South will not support him in the general election. He looses 45% of the Dem. white vote in the south and Billary looses 22% of the Dem. men and only gains 13% of the Rep. women. The Dems have done it again, nominated on redical popularity rather than the candidate with the best chance of winning. There wasn't a hairs width of diffence in policy between the three top tier but Edwards was a lock for the general. So what did the Dems do, went with someone else of course.
I don't know where this is going but it has to be good news for the Republicans.
I've been watching CNN since the beginning of time...or so it seems.
Now I feel as though it's the OBama fan club...What a disappointment.
Why don't you sit down with him and Oprah & the Kennedy's and talk Poverty?
As for James Carvelle....why don't you get your butt to Texas??? You did realllllllllll good back in Pa in 91-92...I know, I'm from Western Pa originally....now residing in the territory of Florida. The state opps, I mean territory where Hillary Clinton won out and out but....and a big but...We're just Window dressing ...to quote Sen. Obama.
This Clinton surrogate, James Carville, is just trying to be crafty, trying to be like his buddy, Bill Clinton, slick willy.
Democrats have had 18 debates already.
Obama is too astute to allow these losers goad him into wasting time debating.
Also the nonsense talk about Hilary Clinton will get the nomination if she wins Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania is just that, baby talk.
The person getting the Democratic nomination WILL BE the individual with the most PLEDGED DELEGATES!
There is not way in hell that Super Delegates will determine the nominee.
Otherwise, the Dems will again snatch defeat from the jaws of certain victory, as they have been so fond of doing ever since the Clintons debased the Oval Office and destroyed their White House legacy.
Sarah: I disagree with you. Like the Republicans, the Democrates allowed, "Independents, Non-Committed, and members of the opposite party", decide who their parties representative is.
I have been listening to "Progressive" radio and am purplexed why in the world these people feel that they can place their candidate onto the Democratic ticket. Why not on the "Progressive" ticket was we do here in CA. Why have the parties opened up their selective process to those that not only don't care about the party, but have their own agenda different from the party itself.
I have read and re-read comments on these blogs demonizing both the democratic and republican party. I understand your words but whole heartedly disagree with opening up our party selection to you and those that would like to cause it harm. In Virginia, we experienced a large number of republicans crossing over to vote for obama not because they liked him, but because they knew John McCain had locked up the nomination and they would love to have obama running our our ticket.
Come on – it's time for democrats and republican to rethink their strategy of open primaries where the selection of party leader is anything but that.
Hillary supporters have something in common with her, you want to blame Obama for her losing. Hillary is losing because the people don't want her as president, Obama is not voting for the people, these numbers are what the people want. You don't understand what Obama means by HOPE and CHANGE that because you are content with the way things are. You are afraid of change because it will no longer be about you but about us as a country. You say Obama is just a talker, well why is his opponets stealing his lines CLINTON – yes we can, McCane fire up and ready to go, I guess they are serving KOOL-AID also.
Oh my Obama sure has alot of people fooled
When he messes up this country with his race tactics
and his lack of knowledge , I can say told you so to all those
who voted for him.He is just telling people what they may want to hear
and doesn't mean a word of.And by the way to all the blacks who are voting for him just because they think he is black.....well he is mixed!
So better start listening to him he has no plan for the people just his goal to become president!
My goodness the Hillary sock puppets are out and are they whiny today! OOOHHHH, THE BIG, BAD MEDIA!!! John Glenn endorsement? He isn't even a sitting senator anymore, who cares? Has Obama called a magazine or other news organization and successfully had a story killed? Nope. That would be the Clintons and the magazine was GQ. You know, CNN used to be called the Clinton News Network and they way Wolf Blitzed has given Hillary the kid glove treatment at the debacles, er, debates he's moderated let's you know it's still the Clinton News Network. So take you whining over to TaylorMarsh.com, that hack's web site is built for the sock puppets.
The sheer stupidity of so many of these posts is staggering to me. people with no sense of real political strategy are belching venom and hatred toward both candidates without any real substance.
Here are the simple facts from a poli sci major:
By the time March 4th comes around Clinton will have, likely, lost TEN contests in a row. Let me say that again for emphasis: TEN, 20% of the total number of states *POOF* gone for Clinton and that's not counting the other states Obama has won. Obama will likely do better in Texas than people are expecting because it's a mixed vote: some primaries and some caucuses. Obama has crushed Clinton in the caucuses wining eight of nine. He'll do fine in the caucuses which will keep things close and since the delegates will be handed out proportionally Clinton will have to not just win Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, she will have to DESTROY Obama to start catching up. She's running out of money, running out of time and running out of people in her campaign to change.
For all of the idiots on here, regardless of candidate affiliation, let me explain it so you all can understand: her campaign is dying and she knows it. She needs to turn it around not today, not tomorrow, but yesterday or it's over.
OBAMA WILL BE EASY TO EXPOSE!!!!!!
JUST LOOK UP HIS BUDDIE OF 17 YEARS TOM REZKO TO SEE WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE HE KEEPS COMPANY WITH!!!!!!!!!!
THE WAY HE OBTAINED HIS HOME THROUGH THIS SAME GUY TOM REZKO!
PRIOR DRUG USE!!!!!!
COME ON THIS WILL BE EASY!!!!!
THIS IS THE TIP OF THE ICEBURG!!!!!!!!!!!
GO HILLARY THIS CLOWN CANNOT TAKE YOU DOWN!!!!!!!
People need to wake up and realize what is of substance, if any, behind all the hype of the Obama momentum. What has he accomplished? What can he deliver? We are all vulunerable during econcomic downtime and we look for hope. But let's be clear about one thing, let's not fall into this state of freziness without asking the right questions. Who can deliver results for America? Who can lead us into the next chapter? Washinton is an establishment and you have to change from within the system. Sen. Clinton is THE candidate and let's not put our hope in an amateur.
THIS IS TO CNN I THINK YOU GIVE OBAMA MORE AIR TIME THAN HILLARY AND YOUR STAFF THE ONES WHO LIKE HIM IT SHOWS
YOU BAD MOUTH HILLARY AND TRY TO MAKE PEOPLE THINK OBAMA IS SOME SHINING STAR AND HE IS NOT!MAYBE YOU SHOULD STOP BAD MOUTHING HILLARY AND GIVE HER THE AIR TIME YOU GIVE HIM!!!!!
Look at how Hillary and Obama manage their campaign does tell something about how they will manage problems.
Obama, despite his initial low polling in the states, went in the states, talk to people, win them over, and experienced his success.
Hillary, seeing her low polling in the states, decided to give in, don't campaign there, give the state to Obama. If she doesn't win, she can always say, well, she didn't campaign there. But this does reveal her character. More of a strategist, campaign where there are a large number of people w/ large number of delegates and ignore the smaller states w/ lesser delegates.
Obama is pretty much all over – no states is too small for him. He will go there and speak to people even if the states don't have that much delegate if he wins. It does tell something about his character.
How refreshing to see someone like Obama emerges.
Carville is right. Hillary needs to win, don't count the Clintons out yet there's no telling what they have up their sleeves.
What's with you people blaming CNN for being bias? You want to talk about bias, have you people seen FOX news channel? Jeez give me a break STOP, STOP , PLEASE STOP blaming the media for reporting NEWS!
YOU SIMPLY CAN'T STOP THE BA-RAIN TRAIN!
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey gentel men/ladies.
The past was good, but the future is great. I hate to see Mrs clinton go, but at the same time i cannot trade my future to my past. The bible said that everything shall come to past. I feel that the clintons time is already a thing of the past and we should gracefully move forward and embrace our bright future with OBAMA.Thank you the clintons for the good past, but please join us to a great future
FORWARD EVER BACKWARD NEVER. OBAMA HERE WE COME. OBAMA CARRY ON. OBAMA AND ONLY OBAMA WE NEED IN 08!!!!!!!!!
Clintons will be calling in their markers soon with the SDs.
You complain about CNN reporting on her negatives. Did you ever think there aren't any positives.? Polls show her negatives are higher than her positives.
And Obama is the most liberal person in the Senate. You all think the country needs Socialism.?
She's going to whack him in debates but its risky. She'll come off looking worse than she does now if thats possible.
Ha. Its funny. Dems have 2 rotten candidates and they can't decide which one to vote against.
Hope they have a lot of cops on hand in Denver. But who knows, it might be settled by then.
Thats why the dems invented the super delegates. They couldn't trust their electorate. I mean Mondale and McGovern. Jeez.
So, Obama is getting the educated. What does that tell you about Clintons voters. HMMM? And still running against the Bushes. What, is she stuck in a time warp.?
If Obama really participated in a debate with Clinton, that included knowledge of ALL the issues, he would fail miserably. Think about it.
Speaking of guts to post . . . What does it take for CNN to post a comment? I have tried several times over the past week to post in the "Political Ticker" and not one of my comments has been posted. OHHHH!!! I know why! I am a Hillary supporter!
If they post this I will be pissed. When I actually say something, it doesn't get posted, but this rhetoric certainly will!!!
Lee....sounds like you have an issue with Hillary.....you must be an obama mama. Well there is always room for experience.
So if you feel Hillary is some kind of carpetbag. Look at what
oprah has done for obama, like she 's not in the carpet business.
Gee, it is true theGOP will rather run against Obama than Clinton. The will drop his #s when the facts and his record is bared for all to read
This to to NO MAS: Can you tell me who would there be to fight if we needed protection here in the U.S. My son is currently serving in Iraq. He's on his 5th tour. That right his 5th tour. He is stationed at Ft. Brag N.C. Just about the entire base is in Iraq. They have had to close one of the banks on base and scale back a lot of other services on the base because there are not enough solders left on the base. You need to wake up! Or, perhaps you agree that we need to stay in Iraq for oh lets say 100 yrs. Or did you forget those words coming from John Mccain?
Gee
I think the press is wrong about one thing. I strongly believe the Republican would rather run against Obama then Hillary.
Well then you have not been paying attention. FauxNoise has been foaming at the mouth to get their hands on her. They fear Obama because the would be forced to use the racist card. Hillary has too much baggage and we would have to relive the entire Bill Administration. BTW I love Bill and Hillary but their time has past.
how does the media get away with saying she doesnt have a chance becuase he is a mere 30 delegates ahead of her? How come last week when she was a 100 delegates ahead of him there werent any negative stories about him and his chances? the media needs to get over themselves and report the facts. this race is too close for anyone to have a clear lead. its a bit presumptive for anyone at this point to be resting on their laurels. this will be a long battle, and cnn needs to get out of the prediction business and just report the news, their crystal ball didnt fair so well in NH, NV or CA
"We have a lot of debates left to go," Carville continued. "This has been a very close contest. Democrats want to hear from both of them. I've seen the Clintons counted out before. I would be very reluctant to count the Clintons out."
Hillary cannot use Bill's campaign as her guideline for success as Bill is on her ticket even according to Carville – "... count the Clintons out".
This means that the voters are voting against the Clintons, not just Hillary.
wow the comments against James Carville Speaking the pragmatic truth.
If Obama wins Ohio and is within 10 points of Hillary in Texas and Penn State it is over. She has not had overwhelming majorities outside her home states of Arkansas and New York While Obama is racking them up like fire wood to throw at her firewalls .
I love the Democrats because of the super delegates could rip the party apart and Allow John McCain a victory in November.
Super delegates the Democrat Party's version of the 2001 supreme court that handed the victory to W while Greenhouse Boy had the popular vote . Gee if Obama is robbed like Gore the democrats could be over as a party for decades because of Racial strife on the eve of defeating the unpopular Republicans. This Election last year would be in the bag for the Democrats with Bush leading the republicans.
I am certainly on the opposite side of a James Carville but I respect his realistic view of the race. Pragmatic Democrats are seeing that same thing . The Clinton Franchise Name was badly Damaged with the injection of Bill Clintons size 12 in his mouth about Jesse Jackson . Nothing like biting the hand that feed election victories in the 1990's while your wife is running for president in the 2000's . The funny thing is Hillary Democratic Party Establishment Hacks dont get that Change is what brought Bill Clinton into power in 1992 adn Hillary is not the Change Candidate in 2008 Obama is.
John Glenn endorsed Hillary? Wow, that is impressive. He's sure to pull in the youth vote. What about Alben W Barkley? Has she got him on board yet?
Don't you all realize that No one "close" to the Clintons like them, or support them?
How about Kerry? Gore? Ted Kennedy? so many others
It's funny how the way the closest people to you really reflect the reality of who you are.
The Clintons can't be trusted. It's that simple!
Gee please vote for Hillary. If you want change, then you need someone with experience who can deliver that change. That's Hillary. Obama is empty rhetoric. He is like Bush, but African-American and on the extreme left. He has no experience, plans, policy and has no idea what he is talking about. The media gushes at him because they are sexist and have a difficult time seeing a female commander in chief. The media also gives him a free ride because he is black so they don't want to appear racist by criticizing him or questioning him. In the end the Republicans will eat him alive because they don't care to have an Affirmative Action President. I wanted a black presidnet more than anyone. But don't vote for somone because they are black or because a different name is gonna be on the presidential seal and they talk a good game. Vote for someone with experience that is necessary to deliver real changes to Washington and to combat the problems we have in America after the 8 years of the Bush nightmare. In these times, we need a president who can really lead on day one. Obama can't do that period. I don't care what big headed Ted Kennedy says. Kennedy is only using Obama to manipulate him and push his agenda. So don't believe any of this JFK hoopla.
Seriously, I wish Colin Powell was running because I would vote for him in a heart beat. The only decent candidates were Clinton, Edwards, Biden and McCain. And since Edwards and Biden are out. Clinton is the number 1 choice. McCain is next. Obama is dead last and slightly only better than Bush.
Those of us in the D.C. metropolitan area ( D.C., Maryland , Virginia) had enough of the Clintons. The Potomac primary went totally to Obama because we do not want that corrupt family back in this area. Their scandals consumed the news here. The rest of you are either clueless or naive.
Cheryl i know what's up with you.GO OBAMA
I always thought Carville one of the most savy analysts around. Now I begin to wonder – is he not seeing what so many of us are? Sure, Hillary is smart and would be a good candidate only if she's running against Homer Simpson. However, with such high negativity even within her own party, how on earth can she win, even if the nominee is Ann Coulter? Or is he pleased to see the unravelling of the democratic party so that his wife would have one over him this time.
Hillary had her chance to fix health care for eight years.
She does not deserve to be President, she thinks that we owe her that job. The Clinton campaign, which depends heavily on wealthy contributors who have already reached the $2,300 legal maximum they can give to a candidate. No more money for General Hillary.
Hillary will say or do anything to win.
Wake up America! Vote for Obama 08!
im sick of empty promises and "inspiration"..in fact, im sick of the word inspration. – here's what inspires me: protecting my 401k, getting my social security check in a few years and cheaper health care. ...as for change, im sick of hearing about that too and how Obama will be the candidate of "change"..the only constant in lfe is change. I want to know how hes going to handle it...inspiration won't be enough
WAS JOHN MCCAIN CONDUCTING A FUNERAL OR WHAT? DID YOU SEE ALL THOSE OLD, OLD PEOPLE STANDING BEHIND HIM. I DIDNT SEE ANY BLACKS OF LATINOS BEHIND HIM. OLD MAN WITH OLD FRIENDS AND OLD IDEAS. HE'S A BUSH CLONE.
You can't solve a problem with the same thinking that created it – EInstein
So funny that when Hillary isn't getting stomped it's the Clinton News Network. Now that she's losing support (largely of her own doing), the whole world is against her.
Turn off the TV, disconnect from the blogs and study the voting records. Hillary Clinton has voted against the American people time and time again. When reform legislation is submitted in an attempt to reduce the influence of lobbyists or the perks of our reps, she votes with the Repubs.
The war. Sure, she's attempted to justify her vote, but it's difficult to do so when others had the foresight or character to vote against it.
FL & MI. Agreed not to campaign, to accept the penalties set forth by the national party. Now that it's in her favor, she wants to back out. Is this the type of principle she intends to lead with?
Finally, the recent strategy of ignoring the last 7 states to focus on the big ones. Indicative in my view of how she represents the people. Never mind the little people, if you've got money and influence, I'll pay attention.
I've followed Sen. Clinton since 1992 when I heard her give a Wellesley commencement address. I voted for her when I lived in NY. What I've seen this year has left me greatly disappointed. This year I vote Barack!
THIS IS A TEST FOR CNN – Have your newscasters picture Hillary as a positive, productive and awe inspiring candidate for the next month. Tell them to picture her as having the best ideas for the future of Americans.Try swapping her place with Obama's, giving her the media edge. Then look at the results.
Shame on you for your bias.
Hilary's claim of experience is false.
She tried to push through health care and LOST.
She and Bill put together "Don't ask, Don't tell". FAILURE
She and Bill put together NAFTA / CAFTA. FAILURE
The ONLY thing she can be credited for is actually staying married to a man who can't control his organ. Only because it serves her purpose and over loaded ego.
There has been a Bush or Clinton in the White House since 1981. ENOUGH! They have almost destroyed this country and can not be allowed to continue!
Obama 08
(yes, I'm a republican)
Charlotte February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET
I have one question, how does CNN know what percentage of what group vote what way? The last time I checked my ballot there wasn't a place for age,sex, race or religion. If you ask three hispanics how they voted, two were Obama one for Clinton does that translate into 2/3 of hispanics voted for Obama?
Exit polls my dear. Please try to keep up!
Why is it? That when we have to go back, to our roots. To try to explain the world as it is..... It;s called: Demo-cracy!. The right of evey little Mite! No that's not the right word: in a search for Dialogue! I remmeber, Saddam also wanted.. controle of the; Germanic English! No I got it wrong again..... They call it, being as honest as you can, so the rest of world, can't twist the only: "Connection". You educated your, #1/'s. In your own priorities...
Just do, what they expect of you! Not the Media!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She's scheduled to lose Wisconsin and Hawaii, which gives
Obama 23 states to her 12.
I still am loyal to Hillary to the End. It's just awful the way the media has been giving Obama such good Reviews, literally Kicking the Former First lady in the Teeth! Obama is full of retoric, empy promises and tries to copy the good Ideas Hillary has. I wouldn't count Hillary out. It's hurts me to see so many people, especially african americans that actually think the Clintons are racist. The media Twisted that out of context. Bill was asking about Obama 's voting record. The Clintons really did alot for african americans, as well as , everyone else. Why is the media Helping Obama? Did Oprah Pay msnbc or own alot of stock, there?
It really sad becuase Hillary is really fighting for everyone in America, not herself.
I Hillary doesn't get the nomination, I will vote for Mc cain, since my state of Florida was disinfranchised by the Dems. Hillary, can win the General election. She already proved that she can win Florida and that fact hasn't changed down here. Hillary '08 I still Believe. Besides she's still has the edge in super delegates and will get those from florida and michigan, too!
TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS:
STOP BLAMING CNN!
CNN is the one time called "Clinton News Network".
Even Hillary knows you can't spin a bad story. And she is the author of a terrible story.
The one who is losing always blames the media.
Grow up.
OBAMA would be SCARY, the leader we elect should be some one intelligent and experienced, he is neither. Civil rights have already been won in this country, we don't need another issue to deal with.
Wow glad CNN has posted their comment policy.Check it out.You may want to hire a lawyer before you post.So much for the First Amendment.
God this sounds a awful a lot like Giuliani and Florida...
The Republicans would rather run against Hillary, that's is just a fact. She has no momentum, and she does not have the ability to draw a huge number of Independent and Republican votes like Obama can. If you don't think this is true, listen to Pat Buchanan sing Hillary's praises...PAT BUCHANAN!
I understand the complaints about the super delegates; however:
Political deals have been the norm since (at least) the Hamilton presidency; until we change the system, the command of super delegates indicates something about the candidates ability to work within the current system (which one will certainly need to change it!)
It is not right to change the rules of the game in the fifth inning–play out the game and then make the appropriate changes.
If we toss out the super delegates, let's also rid ourselves of the electoral college.
If (big IF) it is appropriate to apportion super delegates based on the popular vote, it should be done by state for those delegates with state affiliations.
I wonder if Hillary loses is what we deserve. If we read our own history we are creating a new nobel prize within seven years....this is a great Country!, we repeat our history on and on. After all we did it with Gore and we treated him like we are treating her now (or worse). No offense for Barack Obama followers
Firstly, there are no good pictures of Carville. Secondly, Bill Clinton has been raging on the media in a grandly self-righteous, somewhat paranoid fashion for a few years now; they're tired of him, bored with her, and are in love with the newness that is Obama.
Ms Tammy, in all fairness, the personal lives of Mr Obama and/or Senator Clinton are none of our business, and not for us to judge.
I wonder...
If Obama wins the primaries, would he be able to re-unite all democrats and take them with him for the general elections.
If Clinton wins the primaries, would Obama supporters show mature mindset and embrace the "change" of direction, and champion for a democrat president.
If one wins, would the other join in and vehemently champions for a united democrat.
I only wonder if the scars would heal fast enough to take on the general elections as an invincible nucleus of people.
I just wonder...
Alain Adunagow
Irvine, California
How does that work?
An admitted supporter of Hillary defines how she wins the nomination...
She has to win 3 states in which she is favored to win and she gets the nomination by winning less than 15 states and while her opponent would win the remaining. Does that make sense to anyone not so invested in one candidate or another?
Gee, You win the gold, you are correct. The Republican party had much rather run against Obama. That is why you are seeing record numbers of so-called Independents and Republicans voting for him across the country now. But, when it gets to the General election they will all abandon him. They are trying to insure that they get to run against the candidate that they feel they will be able to beat. Their claims that they would rather have Hillary win are baloney! In my opinion, they are buying insurance with votes. I just hope the remaining states that still get to vote and our super-delegates are not so naive.
I find it a bit ironic that people are bickering over our (texans) votes when most of us will vote republican anyways in a general election. I am not part of that group however, and based on hiliary's campaign of mud slinging I will vote for Obama.
She reminds me of one of my kids after they don't get what they want, and I deplore the notion that someone like her could do the same thing to presidents of countries she doesn't agree with.
Ladies, don't give the men something to poke fun at us about, vote for who you believe in and not someone based on their race, ethnicity, or gender. I want to see a women AND a person of African decent (or any race for that matter) but our nations future is far more important than your desire for what you think is "justice" for years of oppression.
Hey Joe from Texas....be very careful what you wish for...You saying that you will not vote for Obama if he is the nominee...is surely going to convince at least a slight majority of the Obama backers reading this NOT to vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination...You swing a double edged sword my friend
I wonder how this race would be going if the news had not preordained Obama as the next president. The biased reporting is shameful.
,,,,,,,,,,,, CNN IS GREAT WITH THE NEWS ,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,, JOHN MCCAIN IS GREAT FOR WAR,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, OBAMA IS GREAT FOR HOPE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,BUT HILLARY IS BEST FOR SOLUTIONS,,,,,,,
CNN = "The Running Man" , you can't believe any thing they say!
Clinton is looking like a real loser right now in San Antonio, We have been waiting to see her at her own rally now for 15 min. How does she make a big deal about TX, and show up late to her own party. There is a real discontent about her being here. If it wern't for a college essay she would have no crowd.
OH...so Voters have been correct all along.....Carville says "The Clintons"...have been counted out before. Notice the Plurality of the Statement? There are Two Clintons trying for the White House...and not just ONE...as we wondered. One Vote for Hillary, and get TWO CLINTONS. Don't know who wants the nomination MORE.....Hillary or Bill. We all know that Billy is itching to get back into The White House Diggs.....more places to 'play on rainy days!' Voters can be sure of one fact: If Carville has been called out to help the Campaign, then "The Clintons" are facing a heap of troubles ahead.
OMG. Hillary supporters are such whiners and sore losers when CNN is covering OBAMA VICTORIES. He didn't sneak away with victories by a small margin, he won by 20 points or more in almost all of those contests. I have been listening for months to what a hard road Obama has against the front runner, Hillary Clinton. If there is a certain sense of excitement about the OBAMA EIGHT STRAIGHT WINS on CNN, that's because it wasn't supposed to happen. They are reporting on the excitement that is happening around the country. I've been nice up til now, but Hillary supporters better start getting used to defeat. I wasn't complaining when she won NH and NE. I was glad we had a good race, and then so many democrats were coming out to vote. And to the gent who says Carville and Begala are "real" democrats, I agree, but that's the problem. Obama is not your typical democrat. He has the ability to bring people together, not devide them and people are seeing that. That's why she is losing the latino votes, the senior's vote, and yes, even women's votes. If Hillary wins, I pledge to support her. I know that she will bring tremendous change in this country compared to the last 8 years...
PROBLEM IS: I don't see Hillary beating McCain. I think Obama can.
Barack Obama is the smartest person to pick as the President. He is trying to make this country better for everyone. Hilary does not make any good decisions. She voted for the war and she will do anything to get in the White House. She is so crooked.I can't stand her!!! I am glad I did not vote for her. I wish she would just quit so the real race can begin.
Why do Hispanics like Hillary?
Glad you asked.
One of the reasons that Hispanics respect both Clintons is federal appointments and their championing of diversity.
During his 8 years in office Bill Clinton had 366 federal judicial appointments including 104 women, 23 Hispanics, 5 Asian Americans, 1 Indian American, and 61 African Americans.
Clinton famously stated in 1992 that his cabinet would look like America, and he followed through with real diversity in his appointments including cabinet positions for the following Hispanics, Frederico Peña, Bill Richardson, Aida Alvarez.
Overall Bill Clinton appointed more women to his cabinet that any other president in history with 11 total appointments including:
Madeleine Albright, Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Janet Reno, Donna Shalala, Alexis Herman, etc.
Bill Clinton had 2,160 total senate confirmed appointments of which 592 were women. Both Hillary and Bill have promoted diversity...real diversity and they have delivered.
Hillary is not a stranger to the Hispanic community. Her long-term fight for healthcare for children and for universal healthcare resonates with Hispanic communities. She has consistently promoted the interests of Hispanic communities. And she certainly is not a stranger to areas like south Texas.
Obama has no track record with Hispanics at the federal level and a very limited record in Illinois.
Yes, I'm an Obamacan. Pretty scary when your own party's nominee is just not up to the task. Sorry, John, you're too little, too late.
Here is my take:
Republicans will vote in LARGE numbers for Obama in the General Election. (Yes, he will win the nomination.) By November, we voters will be totally ravaged by all the political rhetoric, and will be looking for someone to unify the whole Country. Barack Obama is seen by us as an inclusive, non-polarizing (and, yes, exciting) candidate. Hillary Clinton has crossed that bridge. Her hatred of us ("the Republican Right") has been building since long before her husband was in office. If she is the Democrat's candidate (admittedly a long shot), Republicans will return to McCain and the Party.
Obama, clearly to be seen is gonna be hard to beat in Ohio. However, I am not so sure about Texas. Pennslyvania is (in my opinion) probally going to Hilary, but then again I could be wrong. I think to a lot of people, John Mccain is gonna have an uphill challenge, due to the failures of George W. Bush, although its not impossible. Texas seems to be excited about Hilary for now, but I think once Obama gets down there, things are gonna change a lot.
Anyway, OBAMA 08
Joshua Englander, MA
Was W. said he's too an outsider, a uniter not a divider, going to fix Washington, blah, blah, bhah...? Nice speeches don't bring changes – Hard work does! However, smooth-talk often wins out in the end.
Too bad, it's another ground-hog day here in America!
WHY CNN WOU;D YOU NOT PRINT WHAT I WROTE ABOUT AN HOUR AGO? TO MANY FACTS AGAINST OBAMA? AGAINST YOUR GRAIN? LIKE MEATHEAD HARDBALL CRIS MATHEWS? I THOUGHT cnn WAS MORE FAIR THAN THAT
Hey Carlos from Tampa....
Speak for yourself about the 50% of my fellow Latinos voting for McCain if Obama is the nominee...I am a Puerto Rican and am a PROUD supporter of Senator Obama!
(PS My whole family with the exception of one who is a Republican, will be voting for Obama as well!) Guess that puts your 50% Latino vote going for McCain theory in jeopardy now doesn't it Carlos?
To the blogger above:
Three Kentucky superdelegates recently spoke in support of Hillary prior to the KY vote:
JoEtta Wickliffe, Terry McBrayer and Moretta Bosley all are voting for Hillary. I think this is controversial because the citizens of KY have not spoken yet.
Anybody but her....please!
Barack Obama is running for the President of the United States ALL 50 States.
Hillary Clinton is running for President of the United States ALL the states she thinks are important. Imagine not campaigning in New Orleans, LA after the events after Katrina. Is this what she means when she says she's ready and has experience? Sounds more like Bush and Bush League then what we need in a President.
From this side of the ocean, the USA needs the Obama's of this world, from a purely open view Hilary's views are so similar to the former President Clinton's View.
Mr Obama's fresh vitality and the arguments he puts for change are great and a good cause for the American people to rally around.
At long last there seems to be a great wind of change coming from the caucuses!
Guess what Hillary haters .... Obama could win all the remaining states by a 60% – 40% margin and STILL NOT HAVE ENOUGH DELEGATES, so it goes both ways.
He is preaching "us us us", but dies take a stand on anything except a health plan that leaves out millions of people, and bringing troops home (which Hillary want to do too).
Where's the meat? Sure he doesn't want to debate – he's not so good at it, and he might get asked a question about policy that he still hasn't figured out the answer.
Wake up people – there is only 1 candidate that is ready.....
HRC.
go , hilary, go experience, our word if flat now, it can not act by usa along, we need more experience person in write house, not just speech , primise everything, the word is more dangerous now, it have more challenge ahead of us, we need more experience, experience person.
Yes I am from Canada,watching this election. I am really upset with the Clintons.
Michigan and Florida were told that their votes would not count because they forfeited this right. The Democratic party set the rules and they should abide by them. The candidates signed an agreement ,not to campaign here because of this fact. When Mrs Clinton lost big time in South Carolina ,she announced to the crowd that she was looking forward to the Florida vote. I even saw photos of her in Florida shaking hands with fans contrary to party directions not to campaign there. She" won "and now she wants these delegates to count and in Michigan as well.
Is this fair politics or dirty politics? Is this truely democratic ? I suspect,there will be much more of the same in the weeks to come. They are not gracious about losing
I also think that Obama should not get involved with debates. I would not give in to her wants and desires He needs to keep talking to people and meeting them. When people see and hear him, they see his values and qualities and respect him greatly . I hope he sweeps the rest of the states. Sharon-an interested Canadian. He is the talk of the country.
Barack Obama 08
There is no doubt in my mind that he is a better candidate for being U.S. president than Clinton.
She now tries to cover Barack Obama with dirt, and that's quite sad, a sad move from a failing campaign.
Clinton is a puppet led by wealthy puppet masters, and the only thing that she is going to change is the way people see presidential candidates if they are elected – more of liars than before as none of her promises will come true once she gets pressured by her husband and military advisors.
We need a leader who grew up in poverty, who knows value of a dollar, not another Paris Hilton playing with money like they are just paper.
Obama 08
Let's stop and think for just a moment. First we had Bush Sr for 4 yrs, then Big Billy for 8 yrs, then Bush Jr for 8 yrs and now we are suppose to be in favor for another 4 or 8 years of Mrs Big Billy? I do not honestly believe the 'Founding Fathers' had the thought of 2 families controlling the White House for two decades or better.
If we are going to change, then let's change. Mrs C is so removed from everyday people, she can't remember what it's like to pay $3 gas, balance a budget, worry about foreclosure, your job, no health insurance, etc. She has had '35 years of experience' (she says) to change things. Well, from where I sit, things haven't changed a whole lot. Let's move on
My question is This: Is America ready for a woman president????? My answer is: YES WE ARE!!!!!! YES WE ARE!!!!! AND WE WILL BE OUR SISTERS KEEPER!!!!!!!! AND WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE..........
NO FLORIDA OR MICHIGAN VOTE, NO VALID ELECTION. ALL 50 STATES ARE IN THE UNITED STATES. END OF STORY
Independent NW February 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET
I don't know where this is going but it has to be good news for the Republicans.
Are you an "Independent" like Joe Lieberman? With 28 repukes not running in the next election compared to the 5 democrats and a failed administration and McCain/Bush on the way how is this good news for the repukes?
So here we have a HRC supporter from day 1 telling her to concede if she does not win Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We have it right here folks! Woo hoo!
OBAMA 2008!!
Come on fellas tell the truth
1. The organized Dem Party howard Dean and the Boys, are pushing Obama over Hillary 10-1. He's their Guy the super super Liberals ie Ted Kennedy need I say more to convince you. Look at the caucases.
2 Fox news and the conservative Cheney crew is backing Obama even with secret donations Why because they cannot beat Hillary but they can eat Obamas lunch
3 No ones been in Obama's closet. But Hillary has been reemed totally and survived. Obama will be swift boated worse than Kerry. The scripts have already been written. They the Cheny guys can not do that with success against Hillary especially if Bill tours Europe for 6 months.
So cut the Bull. and Tell the truth about what is happening in the world of back room politics and the ratfu–krs are still here.
TEXAS, YOU MUST REMEMBER IT WAS BILL WHO LOOKED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN THE FACE AND LIED ABOUT MONICA. WE DIDN'T ASK HIM TO GET ON T.V. AND LIE, WE ASK HIM TO BE TRUTHFUL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. OH YES, IT'S OUR BUSINESS WHEN HE IS NOT DOING THE WORK OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, BUT DOING THE DO IN THE OVAL OFFICE, AND NOW HE WANTS US TO BELIEVE WHAT HE SAYS, I DON'T THINK SO.
GO HILLARY, Run to August until Florida and Michigan are seated.
Neither of them may not have enough at the end of the campaign.
Superdelegates will apply if found out that republicans are voting in Democratic primary, that is the exact reason they are there.
I AM A LADY DEMOCRAT, IF OBAMA WINS THE DEMOCRAT PRIMARY, I FOR ONE WILL SWITCH PARTIES AND VOTE REPUBLICAN
You folks do know that, Obama, is running for president of the United States of America. Right? Not the president of Kenya, or some third world, musliim country. Right? Just checking, because I for one don't want to be, reduced, to living like them, because Obama, thinks more of taking care of them, than us in the U.S. Maybe he should have taken his campaign over there some where! Mrs. Clinton on the other hand will care for the needy of the world. That's a sure thing. We know her. She does, put the people of the U.S.A. FIRST!!! I Think we need to keep a clear head on our, U.S. needs and the needs of Americans First!!! They, (the candidates), also must be able to explaine how to achieve those needs, (in debates), for us to view and hear in order for, us, to make an educated decision. Choose wisely. All of our lives depend on the choice we make. Even a really, good talker, trips themselve up, when people listen, to him long enough. Think back and think ahead. Wake up! Tthis is not a dream. But a bad choice, spent, on a dream weaver, could very well, turn, into a U. S. and World Wide, NIGHTMARE!!! We the People of This Great Country, are smarter than that. Aren't we? Or, are we not?
Never die
Clionton 08 and 12
Alain...
There is one thing I wonder about...
Why is it that when you are addressing Clinton and bringing together the Democratic party...you put forth your concerns about Obama backers as them being "immature"
But when you talk about Obama in the same sense...Clinton supporters "immaturity" isn't brought up?
Have you looked at these boards lately? The Hillary supporters are the only ones I see talking about NOT voting for a democrat if their nominee doesn't get in. Talk about bitter...
Stand up and show yourselves to be TRUE democrats and support whoever the VOTERS nominate. I myself have no problem voting for Clinton as an Obama supporter!
Senator & Future President Barack Obama has an extensive history of public service and community outreach stemming back to his college days. He is highly educated, a peacemaker, has firm plans for education, the economy, and the war. If anyone caught his townhall meeting in Wisconsin today, I do not see why so many HRC supporters would not vote for him if she does not win the nomination. I can only think of 3 reasons: (1) racist, (2) stupid, and/or (3) selfishness and sore losers
WELL THIS ONLY MEANS THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE UPON HILLLARY AND MAY OHIO PLAY" TEXAS HOLD HIM" ALSO SEEMS OBAMA AVOIDING MCCAIN'S EARLY ATTACKS REGARDING IRAQ AND SO FAR NO ATTACKS BACK FROM THE OBAMA CAMP TO DEFEND HIS WAR CRY..
COME ON TEXAS AND OHIO..HILLARY NEEDS YOU AT THE POLLS AND BRING THE CAR OR TRUCK FULL AT THE POLLS. I AM A FORMER LONE STARER ,YSELF AND KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING BIGGER AND BETTER IN TEXAS SO SHOW ME HILLARY08.
I will still vote for Hillary!
When Peter left the boat into water, he was scared of wind and sank into water. Jeuss saved him. In the political process, it also has wind.
We saw many politicians jumping boat to Obama already. They have very little faith. They like the weed on the top of the wall, follow the wind whichever way the wind blow.
I will tell those people, if you have your believe, stay with it. Hillary is the only hope for this country to back to prosperity in next four years.
Read the 02/12/08 Wall Street Journal artical about the Clintons. (page A17) real interesting stuff. I'll let all of you draw your own conclutions.
If Obama cared to unite anything, he'd support Hillary on the ticket because he is too inexperienced (although he can tell it like poetry). It isn't his time yet. Let the Lady step in and clean up the mess then that'll pave the way for him. Hillary '08.
For Hillary all the way!!!
Since this IS CNN I cannot see my post getting on there...there IS TOO much truth in it... and they are on a roll with spinning the Obama Love affair...But guess what if this ZERO gets nominated and by small hughe travesty gets IN the White HOUSE all of YOUR viewers will know when he has US in a much worse place than we could EVER have dreamed of.......CNN PUT HIM THERE. And for that hopefully I could endure 4 years and OUT which he would be (not belieiving that he will ever get there) the prize is that NO ONE will EVER listen to another slanted word out of any of your mouths again. It may be worth it.
Why isn't anyone asking Obama about his drug use? We currently have a president that was an alcoholic and cocaine user… results, questionable decision making. Don't we deserve a straight answer from Obama on this issue.
He can't say "he was a young man" because when I was younger I choose not to do drugs. I think it tells the voters a little about his character. He's a little too "slick" and should explain his character flaws as a young man. Usually the flaws remain, but we learn how to hide them a little better as we get older. Maybe his wife set him on the right road. What happens when times get more difficult and he has to make real decisions and not just what to say in a speech. Have you heard him lately? The more confident he gets the more his speeches sound like sermons.
This is how Communist steal China. That is how communist steal Vietnam,that is how communist steal Korea.
But people never believe, they enjoy the moment of "hope" "change",
there are only one 1 and 1 debate since. Is it the time we need hear some answers instead of same speeches?
Obama said he work only 5 hour for Tony Rezko legal service, can he explain he buy a house under $300,000 market price while Rezko buy in full price next to it at the same day, why lie about their 17 year deep relations, and Obama help Rezko get state fund?
Is this the American's " Hope" and "Change?"
In the Texas debate, I think it deserve an answer
How come every four years the press hunts down this troll for his meaningless drivel.
"If she wins those three, she's probably the nominee. If she loses one of those three, then Sen. Obama is probably going to be the nominee. That's a fact."
Probably's are not facts.
And all of you Hillary jockers get off your high horses. You candidate is collapsing before our eyes and not even Slick Willy can slow the tide. Just as this world cannot stomach another Bush term, neither can this nation take four more years of Bill skirt chasing in the Oval Office.
I doubt I would vote for Obama, McCain at least can think for himself and be his own man against the far right machine and Huckleberry just doesn't have enough national experience, so my vote goes for...
~ Anyone But Hillary '08
Typical Clinton (Monarchical) supporters viewpoint.
Sometimes I think only members (including superdelegates) should pick the party candidate.
rock on Mrs. Clinton. Obama is a windbag. Now it is time to push
him on issues and in particular his punking out to Nuclear waste in
his own backyard in exchange for the dough. If he is not exposed
as a weakling now our foes around the world will do it within weeks
of his arrival in the White House.
The best way to call the faithful to the fold? Tell them there is a chance that all they hold dear will fall. James Carville may sound like a "Bubba," but, he's a darn smart guy. He took a unknown governor from Arkansas to the White House. This man knows how to play and spin.
All this aside, no matter which Democrat wins the nomination, can they win against McCain? Are you all foretting there are congressional seats up for grabs in November also? No matter who becomes president, they'll still have to work with the Congress.
"Time for Change." Sounds pretty, but, it has the the rallying cry of every party trying to win the White House back.
I think the Democrats will unite. It will be an historic win for Dems whoever wins.
However, I am concerned that Obama is unseasoned. Very few stories have come out about Obama...very recently the Resko, his nuclear regulations bill...what other stuff will people find? And will people care? The primary process should include the vetting of candidates, lest we end up with someone in the general election that's been unproven, untested. I want change that I can believe in, but it takes more than words to make me believe. It takes action and results and experience. My support continues to stay with Hillary...this is the Presidency, not American Idol.
funny how he ends with.. "I would be very reluctant to count the Clintons out".
I'm not counting on Bill to run policy in the next term. Hillary needs to have enough qualities to get the nomination on her own!
If I want to invest , I will be looking for an experienced economist..
If I want a teacher for my kids I will look for "experienced teacher."…
If I am very ill I will look for "experienced doctor..".
If I want a military commander I will prefer experienced COMMANDER …..
But If I want a commander- in -chief NO NEED OF EXPERIENCE,
good speeches are ENOUGH…
While I wouldn’t expect them to trip over the furniture in the rush to vote for a “Brotherman”, the notion that Hillary Clinton has Texas all wrapped-up and that tobacco-chewing, dungaree-wearing and shotgun-riding “Bubbas” are going to race into her bosoms and grant her a victory on March 4 just doesn’t compute and I am therefore predicting a catastrophic upset in Obama’s favour in the Lone Star State that will rock America to its foundations.
~ AFRISTOK-7.BLOGSPOT.COM
I have to admit Obama reminds me of a guy I had to work with. I didn't like or trust him because he kept trying to sell himself while being dismissive of the accomplishments and contributions of others. He needed to be the center of attention and adulation. He was a poor supervisor. He was arrogant. Obama reminds me of him
Once I heard Roy Spence had signed on for Hillary's campaign, I knew she was finished.
If Obama wins the Democratic Party nomination, I will be voting for the Republican. It would be better to have 4 more years of a Republican than an individual whos childhood was influenced by the very thing that we are having our troops fight for and that they are losing their lives.
I'm with you Alain: Let's be real Hilary and Obama Haters; they're both GREAT candidates. I'm a Democrat, so I'm voting for Hilary or Obama come November
Alain , I strongly agree whit you. If the Democratic party do not get consensus soon, getting an unvincible nucleus of people will be very difficult. Un less.......... I just wonder............. at the Democratic Convention.................... Al Gore
If Obma gets the nom. I will not vote for him. It is simple for me.
Hey... Stop crying about the coverage that Barack is getting on CNN... It is no different than watching ESPN... They cover the winning teams and the teams with potential for success... Hillary is so fake – She is a "Chameleon" and becomes whatever she needs to be at any given moment... She keeps changing her strategy, personality, speaking style. Not only her, but her husband.... I have not seen Barack attempt a fraction of the slanderous attacks and personality changes that Hillary has in an attempt to win votes... I am sure that Hillary and Bill probably spent hours on the phone begging for John Glenn's endorsement.... She is grabbing for anything she can at this point.... I watch Barack speak and I get goose bumps on my arms – I watch Hillary speak and I get disgusted because the only thing that she talks about, over and over and over, is her experience... "I'm tested"... "I'm ready".... Come on... Spare me the wasted time.... Hillary is done... Stick a fork in her...
Why is he saying the Clintons ("Don't count the Clintons out")? Who' is running Hillary or Bill? Hillary alone doesn't justify the argument. Please stop drawing conclusions based on their combined history.
One thing is true, the more people that are exposed to Barack, the more support he gains. Republicans want to continue the "war on terror" which has costs the country trillions of dollars, killed over 600,000 Iragi's. injured over 40,000 troops. and killed over 4,000. I understand the need to fight terrorism, but this war has no end. What is Victory? When we kill everyone? Barack knows we need to clean up how the world sees us and that we need to fight the war on energy. because Republican or Democrat, we will all suffer the consequences of gas prices and horrific weather due to Global Warming. Clinton, and McCain don't seem to have a global value system.
Joe in Texas is absolutely right!!! watch out people...the judgement is coming...If you truly believe in God...if Michelle Obama is uncertain if she's going to vote for Hillary once she become the nominnee, then how coould she deliver herself in a rightful manner to support his husband message of unity? She is not the 1st Lady yet, but now campaigning for the Democratic Party's divisiveness...
CNN is not being a "cheerleader" for Sen. Obama. When he is beating Sen. Clinton by 30+ margins, by drawing her base (51% women voters & 65% union households in MD) he needs no cheerleading. Those numbers speak for themselves. It seems that the Clinton campaign was not planning on this kind battle. The election process is not based on seniority, it is based on who the voters want in office. So Sen. Clinton's 7 years in office does not grant her any favors or advantage. We will see how this turns out won't we.
Yes We Can...........
Hillary should not give up fighting. First HRC should demand the delegates from Michigan and Florida. Then she should ask for her share of the superdelegates. It is not over until it is really over.
More debates???? Once a week?????????
Enough is enough!
Obama does not need to acquiese to her wishes because he is ahead. Ha ha.
there is no way hillary can catch after this point
I have been a steadfast Republican all my life, but I am putting all my political energy into Obama for President. It doesn't matter to me if he is a Democrat, Independent, or Republican, he is the only candidate that will be able to unite ALL the parties and actually change this country starting on Jan 20, 2009.
Hillary winning would be more of the same status quo we have had for 2 decades. If her name is on the ballot in November, I will vote on party lines – just so she is NOT in the White House. She has too much baggage from all of her years in Washington to be an effective catalyst of change.
Obama is sweeping across this country because everyone is seeing that he WILL make changes since he doesn't have the same baggage as all the other candidates.
I am so excited that after 20 some years of voting, I will actually be truly behind the candidate I am casting avote for.
Obama '08!!!
I'm looking at CNN Election Center, and the statement was just made that there is not a significant difference between Hillary and Obama. There is this difference: Clinton will not promise to save SS by taxing incomes over $90,000. Obama said he will. Clinton will not make any promises with regard to SS, saying she will form a committe. This one difference could lose the election for Hillary.
One more thing.... What about Hawaii, Washington and Wisconsin??? It was very interesting how Hillary was in El Paso during the drubbing that took place in the Potomac Region... Has she forgotten about the 'States' that vote on the 19th???? Barack was in Wisconsin.... I guess he must care more about spreading his word to the American people, and Hillary cares more about getting a victory....
We are ready for a woman president–just not THIS woman. Go away Hillary and take Bill with you.
I am a democrat, but I cannot watch CNN, MSNBC and other channels.
Obamamania everywhere.
I think he has some kind of gypnosis effect on public.
I just started listening to him and found that you really feed like unber gipnosys.
People wake up.
Don't you thinkg that you really have some kine of messiah coming down to earth?
When I listen to his 'We'll change Washington, we'll change America, we'll change the world' – isn't this sound scaring and rather stupid!
I think that bathing in all this euphoria and adorement he really started believing that he is superpower and can accomplish those tasks.
People, there are so many realy issues in this country which require not inspiring speeches but daily routine hard work with real plans.
Please think who will be accomplishing this before you vote.
Personally me and my friends democrats are pretty scared of those psychosis of crowds and either stay home or vote for McCain if Obama is nominated
PLEASE, do not overdo the debates!
One more thing.... Where in the world did Hillary get 5 million of her own dollars to inject into her campaign? I bet she is really concerned about a few extra cents when she pulls up to the pump to fill up....
Now that Hillary is running low on funds I have a great idea for creating extra cash............someone could manufacture a "Hillary Bobble Head Doll" The next time she's on TV watch her reaction to the crowd or to the speaker and you'll readily see that she's a "natural" for the latest "bobble head".
Carville is just stating the obvious, Clinton has fallen so far behind she has to win all those states, and win by a wide margin.
She had every institutional advantage in this campaign, the name recognition, the support of the party insiders and power-brokers, a lock on the womans vote.
Yet despite that she's behind in the race. The reason realy is quite simple. Obama is a better candidate. His message resonates with the American people and he ran a better campaign. Not bad for a guy with little political experience. It just goes to show that experience means nothing compared to competence.
It all comes down to whether the Democrats want to reach across party lines to win. Obama is bringing new people and independents, and some Republicans. Watching John McCain last nite, he would likely truimph over Hillary. With Obama it will be a battle for the uncommitted voters who are neither Democrat or Republican.
If Obama is able to fashion a working majority it will be interesting to see if he can actually deliver.
Steve Lurie, Toronto, Canada
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT! WANT CHANGE VOTE FOR HILLARLY.
You can bet if the Clintons win they will not win nicely. Obama win means a united Party. He knows how to do it. Do not be fooled, this is not rhetoric, this is what the people of America need and What the White House and Congress need.
It wasnt rhetoric when the Freedom Rights Movement was fighting for the Good of all instead of a few, Why is it rhetoric now? Hillary, just stop using the diverse Cultures of American and dont think that many Latinos know that you have truly shown your colours. Some of them are educated and Make over 50,000 and some are poor but know. though they may not have your level of education, they have since seen what you have done. Do not use the Poor and uneducated to take you to the white house.
This is not about colours or gender, its about who will do the best thing for the United States of America.
Hillary claims that she will be ready to run the White House from day one! She is the most electable! She can't even run her own campaign. Misappropriation of campaign funds! $500,000 dollars for parking expenses. who are they trying to kid!
Same lobbyist action!
Same White Water!
If Hillary does not make it – I'll vote for MacCain
Whether or not Sen. Obama or Sen. Clinton wins is really not the big issue. The issue is whether or not the people, that is the popular vote actually matters vs. the superdelegates. If the superdelegates decide for us, then why should we bother voting at all. To the superdelegates, I say this, vote in a manner that reflects what the people want and please keep in mind that we voted you into your position and we will remember that when you run for office the next time around. Look for Sen Clinton to start an attack campaign, this will not be beneficial to her as it is the exact opposite of what the people want and that is 'Unity'!
Wow – I have to agree with most folks expressing disappointment with CNN – you guys have shown your true colors and no better at reporting the "unbiased" news as Fox. Hillary gets ripped and the golden boy stays golden – why is CNN not talking about how the man had no real platform? I mean come on guys – make the guy stand up and tell us how he expects to do that....Obama has plenty of baggage in his closet but you guys don't seem to interested in addressing it – to thumbs down to CNN.
I do not comment that much any more – I am been banned
I have been an ardent supporter of Hillary since the start of the campaign but have noticed several things which have disappointed me and am now disillusioned with her campaign. She was all supportive of NAFTA when Bill Clinton made it happen and now she wants out of it. And she speaks so much about campaign reforms while continuing to accept lobbyist financial support; I wonder what kind of reform she will bring out if she becomes president. She openly distanced herself from Bill Clinton's comments in presidential debates and declined to take responsibility for them; I was expecting better from her. She has resorted to petty ads in Wisconsin that Obama won't debate with her; just seems a lowly thing to do while fighting for something so important.She should have managed the finances of her campaign better to sustain her publicity efforts instead. Now that I think of her 'experience' and 'readiness on day one', I think that she's maybe ready on day one but is she ready to be correct and do the right thing on day one?
Larry Elder in on the political discussion panel tonight.
What, Ward Connerly had a previous engagement?
Would someone explain to me what Obama's foreign policy experience is?? Has he ever even traveled to another country as a US Senator . . . spare me the bit about his grade school experiences abroad . . . . Foreign policy experience needs to matter in this race . . .Why isn't the media bringing this up . . .or are you all star struck?
i hope that the texas , ohio , pennsylvania are watching how she just dismissed wisconsin , just like she the voters in va,dc,md. whenever she is not ahead ,it seems she takes flight , doesn t say thank you to those who did vote for her . now she is in texas making promises to a new choosen ethnic group . I just disheartening to see how she changes like the wind . no respect. does she forget that those people she overlooked may have to be revisted if she get s the nomination? people are watching her actions and they dont forget
James Carville is an idiot who believes himself to be influential.
Hillary will lose...no one likes her. And on the remote chance that she does win the nomination, I will vote republican. Who needs another Clinton in the Whitehouse? Not me.
If Hillary loses Vote John McCain we need someone with experience to lead this country!!! Obama needs more experience!!! Talk and vision are great but we have huge problems we need someone who has demonstrated they can back it up ! McCain has proven he can reach across the isle and get things done!! Obama voted present 180 times in the state senate if he couldnt make a decision then or was playing politics whats going to happen when faced with the big decisions the next president has to make? I'm a life long democrat and have never voted republican but if Hillary isn't the nominee I will vote McCain!! God Bless America!!!
Obama haters! Whew! Hate to see positivity! Rather see deception!
Thats why we can never find a good president because you people don't know positive when you see it. If you do see it, you run away from it. One word to explain it. IDIOTS. Also, stop being mad at CNN for what seems to be "biased opinions" they see positivity also. The only reason they make Hillary look so bad when she looses is because WAS the one who was supposed to be democratic candidate with ease. Until HOPE arrived. If John McCain would start loosing dramatically to Huckabee like Hillary has been doing. They would say McCain ONLY had 35%. Hillary supporters havent learned there lesson dealing with the Clintons.
America is ready for a woman president. And is also ready for a black president.
One or the other will be disappointed... but what ever way it goes, I hope either one who doesn't make it, will support the other. And that will only happen if they don't destroy each other trying to get there.
Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania... may the best man or woman win.
I would like to add this in regards to superdelegates, if the final decision is made by the superdelegates rather than the popular vote. I will vote republican and encourage all that I know to do the same as the Democratic party, demonstrates, a lack of loyalty to the party.
how misinformed to say Hillary doesnt care about New Orleans or Louisianna becuase she barely campaigned there. She was there when it counted, right after Katrina. Other candidates were only htere recently to beg for votes, but she at least had been there before the waters receeded.
she even tried to create a commission in 2005 to investigate what happened and oversee efforts to move forward...of course the republicans who were in the majority at the time shot it down....but Hillary, for years now has cared about and worked for New Orleans! How short sighted to say she has done nothing because she didn't campaign there and beg for votes
IT NEVER FAILS!!!!!! EVERY 8 YRS MY PARTY ROLLS OUT THE NEXT IN LINE CANDIDATE. MCCAIN IS TO OLD. IT MAKES IT VERY HARD BEING A LOYAL BLACK REPUBLICAN REAGAN KNIGHT BORN 1970 FROM IL. HOW DO I MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR MY PARTY? WHEN IM NOT EVEN MOTIVATED. HOW ABOUT I VOTE FOR BARACK COME NOVEMBER. SEEMS LIKE THE ONLY THING TO DO. TEACH MY PARTY A LESSON. AND EXPAND THE BASE. PLEASE!!!!!!!!
THE RACE IS OVER HILLARY HAS TO WIN THE BIG 3 BY A LANDSLIDE AND SHE WONT BECAUSE SHE WILL NEED A BIG LEAD TO WIN SHE WILL WIN TEXAS AND THAT IS IT SHE WANTS TO PULL OUT DIRT ON BARACK THERE IS NOTHING THERE TO HURT HIM BESIDES PEOPLE HAVE THERE MINDS MADE UP AND BEFORE SHE THROWS DIRT SHE SHOULD CHECK HER AND BILLS CLOSET FIRST TRUST ME THE RACE IS OVER BARACK WILL WIN
Obama wants to set aside TWENTY BILLION DOLLARS to help people who bought homes that were more expensive than what they could afford.
That says it all.
Who in their right mind would vote for a candidate who would say something like this.
This is yet another indication that he is not capable of running this country.
WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!
Obama wins ohio, Texas
Hillary Drops out of race
Obama // Bidden
Obama // Richardson
please vote for Hillary. If you want change, then you need someone with experience who can deliver that change. That's Hillary. Obama is empty rhetoric. He is like Bush, but African-American and on the extreme left. He has no experience, plans, policy and has no idea what he is talking about. The media gushes at him because they are sexist and have a difficult time seeing a female commander in chief. The media also gives him a free ride because he is black so they don't want to appear racist by criticizing him or questioning him. In the end the Republicans will eat him alive because they don't care to have an Affirmative Action President. I wanted a black presidnet more than anyone. But don't vote for somone because they are black or because a different name is gonna be on the presidential seal and they talk a good game. Vote for someone with experience that is necessary to deliver real changes to Washington and to combat the problems we have in America after the 8 years of the Bush nightmare. In these times, we need a president who can really lead on day one. Obama can't do that period. I don't care what big headed Ted Kennedy says. Kennedy is only using Obama to manipulate him and push his agenda. So don't believe any of this JFK hoopla.
Seriously, I wish Colin Powell was running because I would vote for him in a heart beat. The only decent candidates were Clinton, Edwards, Biden and McCain. And since Edwards and Biden are out. Clinton is the number 1 choice. McCain is next. Obama is dead last and slightly only better than Bush.
Watch our girl stand tough and tall till the end, till she wins the job where Obama seems only to want the trophy! Hard work for no more than 18 months and running for President is the audacity of his ego! I want a president who has YEARS
Go Hillary!
omg...I am watching Campbell Brown on the West Coast and she showed a snipet of Hillary Clinton's speech in San Antonio, Texas...and I was just shocked at what I heard Hillary say...Of all her speeches I've always heard her say every American should have Universal health care..but tonight I heard her use a phrase right from Obama speech in regards to health care...Hillary actually said "make healthcare affordable"...my question is...What or who is Hillary? It seems like her campaign direction is to immulate or steal the words of Obama...the same words she like to poke fun at...If Hillary can't come up with her own speeches, why should we believe she would be ready on day one when she can't even come up with her own thoughts...Something to make you say hmmm...
I am reading alot of comments from Clinton supporters here. All of you must do one thing to get the vote out for Hillary in PA, Wisconsin, Texas, and Ohio. Think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All of us should email CNN directly that they are bias in not reporting an american hero like John Glenn supporting Hillary. Do it.
Let's tell the media they can't pick our next president NOW.
I always wanted to be president, and I had hoped America would have a female president before I die BUT THE SEXISM IS out of control towards Hillary and her daughter.
Im so glad that I had a change of heart like so many more have. I started supporting Hillary but I had a change of heart. Im going to stand by the man that is going to bea McCain and that is Borack Obama. Im happy that we as Americans first and Democrats second can finally come together as a party and support Borack Obama. Hillary has shown in the past two weeks that she is just full of drama. She started with 100 million and now she had to let her campaing 5 million. Hillary is refusing to realese her tax records. McC
Only Obama can beat Mcain. I vote the party and I want the Rebuplicans out by whoever as long as they are a Democrat. Clinton can not beat Mcain that is why Mcain is now going after Obama. He wants Clinton to win. John is using Hillary's word to help her beat Barack because at the end of it all he will be the next President, keeping the Republicans in control of ruining the country and the planet We need a Democratic President, it doesn't matter who!!!!!
Fired Up and Ready to Go... for Change
Will someone tell me how Senator Clinton can leave those who supported her endlessly in the last three states, get on a plane and never say Thank You. Who would want to be burned again by her arrogrance and rudeness. if she was the party's nomnation in those states would they support her again and work dilgently for her?
Don't you think it is strange she wants a debate with Obama in a state where she is not even campaigning?
Politics are strange. That's a roll of the dice to pick certain states that are recognized by the DNC and then want the two that aren't. Hillary, you are not representing well at this time. She is flip flopping to seeking the office. She has states she didn't mind losing . What will makesOhio, Texas and Pa. believe her words are nothing but just narcisstic thinking rather than true heart felt caring for the American citizens- all American citizens?
Hilary Clinton is a liar and a fake...Obama is the truth and soon to be the NEW President of the United States of America...as soon as he does away with Clinton and believe me...after March 4 this will be over...and Obama will be named the democratic Nom...cause all he has to do is win 1 of the states she claims is her firewall and I have family in Ohio if she thinks she is about to cake walk Ohio think again...hell she may not even take TX big like she thought...Hilary is done...stick a fork in her run...and now on to the old guy with alzheimers named McCain...it will take 1 debate with this moron to end his shot at the white house...bitter soccer moms and white feminest around the country break out them wet wipes cause your girl is going down March 4...
President Obama ..
To my Obama supporters out there...let these haters talk...Eye on the Price people..Eye on the Price...
Hillary's "Experience" is proposing a bunch of plans that are faulty. Obama has the best ECONOMIC plan. He has the best HEALTHCARE plan. Hillary is book smart, but she doesn't have wisdom. The people that say Obama is all talk and no substance obviously haven't read his very clear and detailed plans on his website.
I am scared of what Hillary will do when she is desperate. She has already lied about Obama in her speeches, in the debates, had her husband lie, and sends out mailers with lies. HUGE lies. For instance she says in a mailer that Obama cut taxes for oil companies...when really the bill increased taxes for oil companies. She isn't lying to Obama...she is lying to the VOTERS. How can anyone support Hillary when she obviously doesnt want what is best for the citizens?
Only Obama can beat Mcain. I vote the party and I want the Rebuplicans out by whoever as long as they are a Democrat. Clinton can not beat Mcain that is why Mcain is now going after Obama. He wants Clinton to win. John is using Hillary's word to help her beat Barack because at the end of it all he will be the next President, keeping the Republicans in control of ruining the country and the planet We need a Democratic President, it doesn't matter who!!!!!
OBAMA has nothing to hide. Everybody has some issues in
their past. Don't compare. One person drinks and the other
smokes and the other is such a great father, or mother. and the others is not ,We have to accept our differences. GOOD OR BAD
Who among will cast the first stone.
It is the fault of the media idiot! They manipulate us everyday! Grow up?!? I heard the same rhetoric coming from the Obama waste camp a few weeks ago! You grow up.!
All of you Obama supporters need to wake up. McCain will chew him up and spit him out in a debate. Hillary 08
Hillary Clinton is known for flip-flopping. Case in point:
1964: Worked in the presidential campaign of Republican candidate Barry Goldwater.
1968: Switched to the Democratic Party and campaigned for Eugene McCarthy.
Hilary Clinton is a liar and a fake…Obama is the truth and soon to be the NEW President of the United States of America…as soon as he does away with Clinton and believe me…after March 4 this will be over…and Obama will be named the democratic Nom…cause all he has to do is win 1 of the states she claims is her firewall and I have family in Ohio if she thinks she is about to cake walk Ohio think again…hell she may not even take TX big like she thought…Hilary is done…stick a fork in her run…and now on to the old guy with alzheimers named McCain…it will take 1 debate with this moron to end his shot at the white house…bitter soccer moms and white feminest around the country break out them wet wipes cause your girl is going down March 4…
President Obama....
To my Obama supporters out there...
Let the Haters hate....
Eyes on the Prize Obama soilders....Eyes on the Prize..
DID YOU GUYS HEAR? John McCain's campaign manager in an interview with NPR, said "if Obama is the nominee, he will resign." He said he's not saying he will vote for him, but he is not willing to sling mud at him. either. Apparently, he has respect for Obama's character.
He did not mention Hillary though. Most of us already know her character. Her supporters just choice to ignore it thinking they'll get free healthcare that congress will never agree to.
If hillary does not get nomination I think her supporters go for Mac Cain in November
Forget the trashing Debates. Oh, well, if you like to trash people, they might be good for 1 party,.
OBAMA 2008
WOW! All of you Clinton supporters. Mrs. Clinton doesn't have her own ideas. No one started talking about change until Mr. Obama brought the issue to the table. After Mrs. Clinton lost Iowa, I heard her telling her supporters "Fired up and ready to go" and "Yes we can" How can we elect Mrs. Clinton leader of the free world and she can't even come up with her own ideas. What has all of her experience gotten her? She can't even run her campaign correctly. No more status quo. Time for a new era. Obama 08
I have a question for Mrs. Clinton. She says "she in the solution business." What soluntion has the good senator has delivered to the American people? First, Mrs. Clinton is a first term senator from NY. Before that she did not hold elected office. She was in private law practice that involved a failled real state firm. Second the health care proposal she advocated was soundly rejected.
I believe the office of the President is about Leadership, the main ingredients of which are charisma and inspiration. You can always hire experience policy wonks to mull over the details; that's why the President has a Cabinet. Obama inspires people. His genteel nature makes him an extremely likable and respectable fellow to Ohioans by far. These are the core reasons why Ohio will go to Obama. Now, I can't speak for Texas.
Amy from Kazoo-
They call these primaries early based on exit polling! Not actual votes reported. When 80% of people exit polled say they are for Obama, that is statistically enough info to move forward.
Clinton hater's are a sorry bunch and if they are democracts it would surprise me. I suspect that they are Closet republicans and just saying things to spread havoc among us democract. I live in Texas and I think Hillary will win Texas, but if she should fail, Obama will lose the general election. The republican party will draw and quarter him and no transgression that he ever committed will be overlook.
Carville's support of Clinton is all it takes to make me go all out for Obama. I'll give money and work my butt of for him, if for nothing else than to prevent left-wing arrogant elitist control of our government. And shame on Obama if he ever hires Carville in any capacity after he's elected. Stick a fork in both Clinton and Carville. They and the political dynamics of the past are obsolete.
The reality is that it is over for the Clinton machine, They would have to swing the dendulume way to hard in the other direction. The trend (three or more in the same direction) clearly indicate that she will not produce the margins needed to change the trending results, which are Obama gaining everywhere and Clinton loosing ground everywhere. He will employ her in some capacity or another. She can do Condelizas job or Press Secretary!!!
This decision will fall to the superdelegates. Hillary will win TX, Obama will take OH. Neither will get the majority.
Obama is playing the rope-a-dope strategy. He'll let Hillary get the visibility and the press in Texas over the next week while he concentrates on nailing down Wisconsin. I like it! It takes guts, seeing her high numbers there and not doing much about it, but it is probably the correct decision.
The reason it works is that Hillary is a poor campaigner, while Obama is a brilliant one. Hillary certainly is very smart and determined, but she has zero subtlety. Somewhat like Mitt Romney in that regard (although they certainly have differences too). It's the kind of personality that makes a better first than a second or third or fourth impression.
America is ready for a woman president BUT NOT Billary!
A president has to possess wisdom and integrity!
Obama '08
I'm sick and tired of seeing the media lashing out at Hillary... She's absolutely right to bash on Obama for not wanting to debate that he'd rather give a speech.. People are just mesmorized by the way he says "CHANGE", he never gives any specifics cuz he has no idea what he want! People voting for him are voting for change, but it's not the change they are looking for. And that bill to set aside 20 billion dollars to help people who bought homes more expensive than they could afford is rediculous, people got into this mess on their own, why should we keep going into a deficite cuz of them? Hillary gives us specifics on how to change the economy, on Universal health care, on green collar jobs, i don't know how people just shun her cuz she's not a better speech giver! She has the answers, and the RIGHT change this country needs. Open your eyes people... OBAMA is all TALK!
HILLARY 08!!!
James Carville reminds me of snake. Very fitting / appropriate that he works with the Clintons. I hope that Obama buries the Clinton's. The Clintons are simply the biggest, slimiest cheats of all time, and nearly everyone knows it (this is why polls show that Hillary is viewed as "most likely to do ANYTHING to win". In my opinion, the Clintons would commit murder to get the nomination, if they thought it would work, and could get away with it. The Clintons are even trying to pull an end-run by trying to force the seating of the Michigan and Florida delegates, when the DNC said these states could not send delegates to the convention (thus none of the candidates was supposed to campaign in those states. however, Hillary just happened to leave her name on the ballot... automatic win!. so, of course the cheat wants the delegates seated!). Clintons are scum!
I laugh when I see all these supposed "Republicans" backing Obama. Obama is far more left than Hillary and was recently voted the most liberal. So Obama's "hope and change" (just writing that makes me laugh...sorry) has converted conservatives to throw away their core values and vote for a leftist Dem? Forgive my pessimism but yeah right. Either these are some well trained Obama bloggers or some Republicans getting a good laugh at the crumbling Democratic Party. I'm sure they'll be voting for lefty O even the independent McCain is better than that, at least he holds some conservative values.
Im so glad that I had a change of heart like so many more have. I started supporting Hillary but I can say no more!! Im going to stand by the man that is going to bea McCain and that is Borack Obama. Im happy that we as Americans first and Democrats second can finally come together as a party and support Borack Obama. Hillary has shown in the past two weeks that she is just full of drama. She started with 100 million and now she had to let her campaing 5 million. Hillary is refusing to realese her tax records. McCain and Borack have. Hillary health care is a fluke at best she wants a mandate. Im sorry Hillary Americans want choice. You are saying that if we decide to join we can have our wages garnish. Thats dead wrong. Hillary is too high stron and as we see more of her it becomes clear she is wants wrong with Washington. We need a candidate who can get along with others to forward an agenda that will benefit us Americans!
It's already over Hillary, just give up. People have already spoken, and their voice is loud and clear: Obama is the second coming of our long awaited Messiah. He will bring us loyal believers to live in eternal paradise. So quit trying to doubt the almighty and just go away. We are having such an amazing time dancing on your grave, so stop trying to dig out, because it's impossible.
Ok Clinton supporters, have you been paying attention? For Clinton to even get back eye to eye with Obama after the Potomic Primary , if he wins Hawaii and Wisconsin, she would have to beat him by like 40 or 50 points IN EACH STATE March 4th. Do you even realistically realize how difficult that would be? That would mean only a couple thousand people would vote for Obama. That's highly unlikely. I'm not counting her out at all because the Clinton Machine no doubt is still up and running, but it definatley lost a couple of gears and they will have to look in every nook and cranny to replace them.
A leader inspires others to do better.
A leader talks big picture, and puts the right people in place to execute on that dream.
A leader doesn't rely on the status quo, but rather, the ability to do things better.
Look, whoever wins the democratic nomination wins the White House. No Republican, not even McCain and his psuedo-conservatism will win. Obama inspires others, he leads, he gets results. Now I know how people felt when they elected John Kennedy. They hired an idea guy, and got results.
Ronald Reagan was thought to have been too inexperienced to be a good president, and he did alright. And the last time we elected a senator with little public experience from Illinois, it seemed to turn out just fine (Lincoln).
We need somebody that can inspire everybody, not polarize like Clinton. I like her, but the Clinton legacy is tarnished and is too divisive to ever get anything accomplished. Break the mold, elect somebody that can effect real change. I'm voting Obama all the way.
We here in Oregon will not have an opportunity to vote for Hillary Clinton, if we want to.
We don't have our primary until May thanks to the Democratic party.
I do not believe that Mr. Hope and Change Obama has a clue how to be president. He does not discuss any of the issues, only talks about how well he is doing in the campaign.
I am going to write in Hillary's name if I have to. Or not vote at all.
I agree with Cal Jim2,
We honest; how many time in life your were left cheated by sweet talker. Look real thing is different, In 3rd world only candidate gives False hope to get your vote (That is why I do not hear about Washington establishment – after Ted Kennedy gang)
Are we electing President or Preacher?
Jeff
Promote your own. and wake up with the Devil.....
re: Dapne Murray's and seymourgash's comments about how "Hillary can't take of her husband, how can she take care of America" is a thoughtless and disgusting personal attack on her!!! Why do you fear a woman who has strong convictions and ambitions when it comes to her country? Then again, the people of America did re-elect Bush back to the White House...enough said! If you Americans live in the greatest country in the world, prove it! Show the rest of the world how you're not afraid of a progressive and formidable woman as Hillary and send her to the White House! If developing countries such as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka can elect a woman president/prime minister, I think it's about time the United States did too. We even had a woman prime minister up here in Canada (if only for a short time).
All the Best Hillary! You are the right woman for the job!
Reading this I think Obama's supporters may be one of his biggest liabilities. Think ahead kiddies, should Obama win this he needs the Hillary supporters, reading around (not just here either) he definitely doesn't have it, not by a long shot. Another reason it will be McCain 2008 should "hope and change" win.
What I want to know is how Senator Clinton can look at herself in the mirror. Here she is running for President of the United States of America. But she only campaigns in the big states. and certainly only seems to win the 'big' states. do none of the other states count? The other states aren't 'significant'?
And why does she insist on counting the votes from the 2 states that she promised not to campaign in when the decision to not seat their delegates was made? Sure, it seems fair to not disenfranchise those voters; but those states moved up their own primaries for which the DNC penalized them. HRC knew this, promised not to campaign there as all the candidates did. She as a Clinton of course, isn't subject to rules or promises she campaigned there anyway. What if Obama had won in Florida despite keeping his promise? I bet she wouldn't be so hot about seating those delegates.
Say she does manage to steal the nomination away from Obama by somehow gaining the support of enough super-delegates? That will just keep a republican in the White-house. John McCain is the perfect nominee for the Republicans as he appeals to alot of Democrats and Independents. HRC will galvanize the Republicans in November. and her shenanigans during this campaign will infuriate so many Democrats to vote for McCain
Hilly thrives on ignorance... and apparently there is quite a bit of it flinging around here.
Having read through the comments... probably 10% of what Hillary supporters say is accurate... 80% of it is what she says is 'true' that they just murmur back and the other 10% is formulated by uninformed minds.
Barack has plenty of idiot, sheep supporters too, but no where near as many as her. All of the exit polls support it. Sorry. Independant, well-informed, clear-thinking minds overwhelmingly vote for Barack.
Get a clue people. You'd be better off not watching the stupid debates or reading the news and just looking up the facts on both candidates online.
Obama is for bringing everyone together, but yet I'm amazed at the venom thrown by his followers at those who do not agree with him and are supporting Hilary.
"Paul Begala and James Carville are real democrats, not like those traitors that went over to the obama camp who spews his false hope."
Dude, haven't you been listening? "Hope is never false." Bumper sticker political slogans don't lie.
Tonia and Mike...you are exactly what is wrong with our great Democratic party! Go join the Republicans sinking ship...True democrats don't need bandwagoners like you!
Democrats 08! (Barack or Hillary!)
Texas and Ohio have intelligent voters and Hillary will win BOTH states by 10% or more!
This race just proves that Gender Bias is far greater than Racial Bias. Hillary will be a much better president than either McCain or Obama but America will never admit this. Plus, there is just so much media bias against the Clintons for years. Having said that, it's not over til it's over. So I do hope Hillary gets the nomination.
As a native texan of latino and african american descent, Hillary better be ready for a war because Obama has a lot of support here and this state is not going to down very easily.
How about this way...
If Democratic Party did the delegate count in the way Republicans did for the big states then Hillary has a commanding lead over Obama....In fact including Florida + Michigan;
Hillary would have a total of 1368 pledged delegates vs 738 for Obama and even without Florida & Michigan, Hillary will still be leading with 1102 vs 738 for Obama......
If Republicans did the delegate count the way Democrats have been doing for each state then McCain, Romney & Huckabee will be essentially tied with around 500 pledged delegates.
I wonder why both parties do not have the same standard of counting delegates when essentially they are running for same goal: to be the President of USA....
V for Vendetta
Oh, but fraidy cat Obama is, um, like, um, so, um afraid to, um, debate unless of, um, course, his talented, um, speechwriter, um, puts the words into his mouth
With the help of the speechwriter and the media, he loses all the "ums" and becomes as great an orator as Martin Luther KIng, Jr. himself! (Notice how he copies all the cadences of that great man's speech)
Silly Obamabots, Obama is NO Martin Luther King, Jr.
If he actually DOES win the primaries, he will have to, um, face the, um, Republican candidate in, um, debate, no matter HOW many of his Obamabots say it isn't necessary, as all of this info is available on his Website, and we should all just look it up
If he, um, doesn't, the Republicans will chew him up and spit him out before breakfast – have no doubt about that
Besides, what will he say to foreign leaders? Look it up on my Website?????????? "I don't, um, like, um, like need to, um, debate or actually talk one-on-one, since, like, my speechwriter is, um, like the BEST, and if you haven't bought my message, of, like, change and hope and unity and YES WE CAN, just, um, like rewind the tape, and see how brilliantly I speak when words are put into my mouth. I sound just like MLK, Jr., don't you think – haven't you been paying attention to the cadence? And if you don't, why, I'll just pull the race card again. It has worked before, and if that doesn't work, I'll get the celebrity-crazed dizzy media talking heads to fool all you foreign folk just like they've managed to fool supposedly educated people right here in the good old USA – that's worked before also."
He sounds more and more like Paris Hilton to me evey minute.
He's just, um, like, SO HOT – don't you think?
This will never get posted – it will be kept in Obamabot Moderator Purgatory forever (I think all the Moderators at CNN are Obamabots, just like their bosses.) No matter. I know how to copy and paste, and I will send it in an email to like-minded folk.
Oh, PS – Can you IMAGINE JFK REFUSING to debate Nixon???????
I especially like the comment, "the Clintons". Note the plural. Isn' t this a race for one single president? Hard to believe she would be able to distance herself from Bill if elected...
The race is not over for Clinton, Obama has a narrow edge so far, Why is the entire press trying to potray a failure for Clinton. The press seems to be building momentum for Obama and not the people.
Lets clarify one thing, Obama has not so far explained what he will do to Change, He just keeps talking of change, are these just empty words?
People should weigh all of this carefully before voting.
Can't get Clinton out of the race fast enough. She is EVIL. More business as usual, more of what we don't need.
If Hillary gets the nomination, I vote for her. Otherwise, I vote for MaCain.
I am a HUGE Hillary supporter...sadly I think she will lose. Our country is going to be at the hands of a man who simply has no plan for our country. Clueless in any thing related to economics and speaks to motivate people to vote for him. And that's it. GOOD LUCK AMERICA. I WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN. AT LEAST HE IS WISE.
dreams can be nice, dreams are being dreamed, then we wake up, and reality takes over. To make some dreams to come true is very hard work, long way to go.
Hillary 2008
I have lived in NY for the last 20 years and now live in Md/DC where I was born. I am a big Clinton fan and was as excited to vote for Bill as I am now to vote for Barack.
The truth is that what disturbed my soul was how the Clintons respond to any and everyone who doesn't do what they want. I'm thinking back to a number of supporters, some who went to jail for them and the several who got a sudden case of death when things were getting hot and heavy on the Clintons.
Now I'm watching them diss any state they don't win and I'm watching them diss the hundreds of thousands of black voters who've stood behind them for so long because they no longer have complete reign over them. They are also dissing states they think they can't win.
They are marginalizing so many people and places that they're margin is now razor thin. For those of us who think we know how Ohio, Pa. and Texas are Clintons best bet to win this thing ought to stop and think again. New Hampshire is the only state I can recall that she made a "comeback" in. Everywhere else she either lost after leading in the polls or lost by a landslide where she was trailing in the polls.
My brothers and sister, listen and watch how the Clinton campaign "fires" people and discounts people who don't give them what they want when they want it. Not good policy for a person representing a diverse nation.
Has anyone considered the word "INTEGRITY'? Look at both sides of this campaign. Obama has the most integity. Persons who are against him just don't get it. We need CHANGE. Look at his voters generation XY are coming to the polls in abundance......... YES WE CAN....... That is what they are all saying, they have the voice that will change this nation for a long time to come.
first of all for all the misinformation being spewed around on here, hillary is a 2 term senator from ny, she sought re-election and won overwhelmingly perhaps mr. Obama should do the same.
and i find it incredibly disturbing that anyone would say she cant be presidetn because she "cant take care of her husband"..that is incredibly sexist.
this is the 21st century. enough of the ignorance.
The Clintons thought they had a smooth non-stop trainride right to the White House. What they never expected or planned for was a huge freight train coming up behind them saying "YES WE CAN" "YES WE CAN" -sort of like that lttle engine that could !
Let's just put it on the line. Regardless of who wins the nomination, most people are seeking a change from what we have have now. NO ONE WILL BE READY DAY ONE...Let's look at our choices, people... we are again picking the lesser of the evils.
McCain = doesn't mind being in Iraq for 100 years... gee.. that's great...
Hillary = "I'm the only candidate who will be ready day one"... really???? Your husband wasn't, Bush SR wasn't, Reagan wasn't, Carter wasn't, Ford wasn't (and he was VP).
Obama = Hope, Change, Hope, Change, Hope Change... where's the vision and the plan.
Huckabee = Let's give the country back to God... well, God helps us all if he wins.
Let's have the elections in April... that way we don't have to tire ourselves with all this cr*p and figure out how to make sure that our poor are taken care of (remember, karma), our economy is sound, we build better relationships with the rest of the world (remember karma), our young men and women who choose to protect this country return safe, and that we have the financial stability to help them with the mental illnesses they will return with as they continue to fight this war internally.
But it appears the exit polls were correct.
TEXAS FOR HILLARY!!!!
I am so glad she is here!!!
Latinos for Hillary and I have a lot of family and friends that do not buy the hopes and dreams, that never gets food on our table.
Go HILLARY!!!
The Media does not support our thinking we are not that stupid CNN!
Here's a couple funny thoughts...
If Hillary and Bill weren't a couple... he would overwhelmingly be backing Barack.
If her name was Hillary Rodham... it would be Barack -vs- Edwards right now. (She'd probably be a corporate lawyer at Exxon)
I have supported the clinton's in the past,,,,but i got to tell ya,,,,,after the past few weeks,,,i can see what evryone is talking about,,,they really are out for them selfs. i saw the peter paul video on you tube,,,wow,,,i do believe that guy,,,it has just been of late ,,that i realize how fake hillary is,,,,,,they will say anything and do anything to get back to the white house,,,,and then it's gonna be the same old story,,we the american people are gonna pay for her to parade around the world as the first woman president,,,,,,i can't vote for her,,,,,,
Doesn't anyone know this? Hillary Clinton has to win Texas and Ohio. These are the two states which she has the best chance and have enough delegates to counter any early Obama's win.
Hillary is our only hope for the future and the best qualified candidate. I agree with the biased media reporting, which seems to favor Obama.
Keep up the good work and the momentum will turn in your favor, Hillary. We all support you
Joel – I have been voting since 1972 and I read and research everything and have watched most of the debates (I've lost count). I have always been a Clinton supporter – voted for him twice – defended him during the impeachment hearings – thought Hillary to be a hell of a woman.
You know where she started to lose me? When I kept hearing her say "my 35 years of experience". I just didn't get it. WHAT 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE?? Are you counting her time as First Lady?? Her time in law school? Her time on the board of Walmart? Where are those 35 years???
Obama actually has more elected experience than she does.
Where was she on the FISA vote? She didn't show up – she was campaigning.
For those of you saying Obama is just words – check out his website. His position on the issues is very clear. Obama is not just inspiring young supposedly naive kids. More and more older people sick and tired of the lies of this administration want a clean break from all this BS.
And I think it was George who thinks we should worry because Obama did some drugs in his youth. So what!! It is over. It's very nice that you never did any drugs but there are many people who screwed up as teenagers and have gone on to live good productive lives, more than that, good lives with INTEGRITY.
There are nurses and other health care personnel all around the country who are supporting Obama's health care plan. We are not kool-aid drinkers.
YES WE CAN!!
Obama 08
IF Obama wins the Presidential nomination, after this nasty playing the race card fight against the Clintons, launched by Obama and Oprah, You can count on ALL of Hillary's supporters from day one to vote for mc Cain. He's honest and doesn't need to play childish games to get support. Obama is NOT well liked here in Florida and will lose in November. There's just TOO many Hillary supporters that are angry at the Pro Obama Media. I can't stand 4 yrs of that! No way! Mc Cain will rack up more than 270 electoral votes VERY fast on Election night. The Dems did this to themselves. Bill Clinton, was one of the Best and most Popular Presidents, ever! Enjoy it now Obama fans becuase the way you slam Hillary is ridiculous! What ever goes around come around. Hillary is the Dems only hope of getting the White house back. that's why the republicans are voting for Obama in open primary states!
Go Hillary! You can do it!
I'm an independent voter. Competency in a candidate is very important to me. I look at Clinton and think she's competent and experienced. I look at Obama and think "pretender." If Obama is the nominee I will probably vote for McCain or a 3rd party. The DNC is making a huge mistake if they let independent voters and Republicans decide who their nominee is. They will be seen as ignoring their base, and many will probably move to McCain.
The Clintons are yesterday. Obama has lifted the party with new motivated voters who will not be so if the Clintons are able to wrestle this nomination away. That will be fatal for the party as we will be trying to put new wine into old wine skins. Let's move forward with change.
Maria Shriver said it right with the Hopi prayer.
You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back and tell the people that this is THE HOUR. And there are things to be considered...
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, "This could be a good time! There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and
will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time
in history, we are to take nothing personally. Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
OK folks, Hillary in trouble and she need Bill to help her win this campaign. She can"t win this campaign without Bill helps and she can"t run the whitehouse without Bill help. She just not ready!
THIS Ohioan is for Obama. We just had an Obama organizer meeting in downtown Youngstown (right off the PA border) that was filled to capacity.
Hillary? See ya. Wouldn't wanna BE... ya.
For those who think Barack's message is a slew of empty words and nothing more... You're lazy. You haven't taken the time to actually learn about him. Go to his website. Download, AND READ, his "Blueprint for Change".
Looks like we know where Obama is getting his ideas. Check out the below.
The reality is he just doesn't have the depth and experience to be our next president. He needs more experience to know how to bring about the change he talks about. I have no doubt we will all vote for him in 8 years – I will. Just not now! I am not voting for flash or inspiration. I am voting for real solutions that will help me in my real life and Clinton is nrilliant and deeply knowldegeable on all of the important issues facing our economy, Healthcare, etc... Check out the below:
Those covering Senator Obama’s economic speech in Wisconsin today could be forgiven if it felt like déjà vu all over again. Voters may ask themselves that if Senator Obama cannot produce his own ideas on the campaign trail, how will he solve new problems as President?
Senator Obama’s only "new" ideas were ones that Senator Clinton proposed months ago:
His "new" proposal for a national infrastructure bank is one that Hillary proposed August 8, 2007. ["I’m proud to co-sponsor Senator Dodd and Senator Hagel's National Infrastructure Bank Act that we just introduced to establish a federally-backed independent bank that will evaluate and finance large infrastructure projects by subsidies, loan guarantees, and bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the United States." Rebuilding America speech, 8/8/07; S. 1926, 8/1/07]
His "new" proposal to create 5 million green collar jobs was proposed by Hillary on November 5, 2007. ["And three, to move us from a carbon-based economy to an efficient, green economy by unleashing a wave of private-sector innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency. I believe that will create at least five million good new jobs from clean energy over the next decade." Energy and Climate speech, 11/5/07]
Google CEO Eric Schmidt praises Hillary’s plan to create 5 million Green Collar jobs, 11/5/07: "By emphasizing the connection between promoting a green efficient economy and job creation, Senator Clinton’s plan seeks to harness the power of technology and innovation to address one of our most pressing global challenges...The goal of producing 5 million new jobs can be achieved by private sector investment and bipartisan support for increased research and development in efficiency and clean energy."
In addition, while Senator Obama was busy resuscitating Hillary’s policies, he failed to offer real solutions for the most pressing economic challenges that Americans families face. As Hillary explained this morning, "a plan that fails to provide universal health care, fails to address the housing crisis, and fails to immediately start creating good paying jobs in America again will not turn the economy around and provide the real relief that our people need. We need real results not more rhetoric."
It may not have come to this if the media had decided they were not going to crown Obama first and then make the coverage fit their agenda. I am tired of hearing about his inspirational speeches and not much more. I am tired of hearing how unfair it is for him regarding Michigan and Florida. Well Florida was under the mercy of their republican state govt. and had no choice but all names were on the ballot and all things equal they should be counted. For Michigan, it was Obama's decision to ask for his name to come off the ballot. Now he can suffer the consequences for being unwise. That was a decision made by him and noone else. It was not a requirement for him to ask to be removed and Hillary decided to leave her name in deference to the voters of Michigan. So, before I finish , I am still waiting for Obama suporters to state what change they are expecting Obama to deliver. No one states what they expect of him other than the vaguery of "change"......WHAT change do you think you will get exactly?
I feel that the news media is againest Hillary the talk like she is a loser even when she was way ahead. I think they should be fair to all. She is I feel the best of all the people running for President of our nation. She makes the most sence and Oboma doesn't have the answers most of the time. He is being bought by the rich like Bush has from the start. Look at the country now as compared to when Clinton was in office. Do you want another Bush or someone who will heal this country and doing so many of the other countries of the world. It isn't Oboma and not another person like Bush.
All Democrats need to take a chill pill and remember what the end game is! To take back the White House! The problem with the Hillary campaign is that they will "say anything and do anything to win" regardless if it hurts the party in the long run. If Obama were to "fairly" lose the presidential nomination, I believe he would campaign for the Democrats to defeat the Republicans in the general election. Although, I'm not so sure about Hillary doing the same should Obama become the nominee and she is not on the ticket.
Both Obama and Hillary have good policy plans, but I think Obama has a better chance of getting them implemented with Congress than Hillary will. The problem with all these debates is that nothing meaningfully new is offered at future debates. For instance, when Hillary talks about freezing adjustable mortgages for five years, any sensible person who follows politics knows that this will not be accomplished by arguing about it on the campaign trail. That discussion belongs in Congress.
After March 4th, Democrats will have to come together to show solidarity to defeat the Republican nominee, John McCain.
Obama in 08!!
This is a respond to Carlos from Tampa. Im alos a hispanic from Tampa. You are saying that Hillary will get 50% of the vote. Why do you think so? I totally desagree with you. I think intellegent voters like me will look at the whole picture and issues that reflect us as a person not as group. Im sorry I think your asesment is ignorant at best. I find your comment rude and out of line. I dont have to vote for Hillary because Im hispanic. Hispanics should stop looking for hand outs maybe they think Hillary will be like Bill with hand outs that led to more distruction within our party. . I hope hispanics are smart not to just vote due to name recognition.
Hillary wants more free advertising, not a debate. Sorry, Hillary, but we're not all as stupid as the people that have been voting for you.
My fellow Senator Clinton supporters on here sure do disappoint me. How could any democrat, especially someone who is for Mrs. Clinton ever support John McCain? Do you not here when Senator Clinton herself talks about John McCain's policies? How could you even think of voting for him? Even worse how could you call yourselves real democrats?
Go Hillary 08! – Vote Democrat even if she isn't our nominee though
I am tired of people saying that Obama is all rhetoric and doesnt talk policy. If you want to know the candidates stance on what they believe, you can easily go to their web sites and do your research on all of them. We can also decide listening by listening to the debates. It is a breath of fresh air to hear Obama inspire on the campaign trail!!! Keep going Obama!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHH all the Obamanites Keep crawling on "THE HOPE WAGON" we will see how happy you are in four years.
And Melissa all good fights that are worth fighting for leave you with a bruise or two and it's not over just because the media is attempting to sway the minds of the American People with their analogies. If ANYONE BELIEVES anything the media is telling them right now about the DEMS race they are just plain stupid. And actually their Bias take on things will sway the minds of alot of people who think they know what is going on because they listened to 3 sound bites on the tv.
I like this comment the BEST; it is factual!!!! So, I re-post it
I believe the office of the President is about "Leadership," the main ingredients of which are "charisma and inspiration." You can always hire experience policy wonks to mull over the details; that's why the President has a Cabinet. Obama inspires people. His genteel nature makes him an extremely likable and respectable fellow to Ohioans by far. These are the core reasons why Ohio will go to Obama. Now, I can't speak for Texas.
John Glenn endorsed Hillary, when will CNN report this? You folks were salivating when Ted Kennedy endorsed Obama, yet John Glenn, an American hero endorses Clinton and not a single word is said about it on CNN. I thought this was the most trusted name in news, or is it the most trusted name in Obama news?
To the Democrats threatening to vote for McCain if "your candidate" doesn't get the nominee:
If you truly wanted to end the War in Iraq and roll back Bush's tax cuts and make healthcare more affordable you would NOT vote for McCain.
Hypocrites. All of you that say that.
I have seen post from different sites where people are starting to talk about Baracks safety going into Texas. Learn from history. Barack Obama is after the kind of candidate that hardcore nuts love to hate. Plenty of them post their hate towards on this site everyday. Just keeping it real. Maybe CNN will post this. Don't know why you won't post the truth.
I just can't image Hillary screeching and yelling at me for the next four years. That's just gonna mess the my therapy time I had to had because of my mother.
Hey, CNN...
Why do you guys CONTINUE to block my posts????
The last 2 comments that I have made have been relatively benign compared to some of the other comments that you have chosen to post...
What's up with this???? I know that my first 3 posts were pretty scathing rebukes of CNN's coverage of the Democratic Primaries, but does that mean that I'm censured from ALL BLOGGING on the Political Ticker????
Yvette W.,; Princeton, NJ
I have no idea how a member of a black church that professes a greater allegiance to Africa than to America and that pays homage to a bigot like Louis Farrakhan can be the "one" candidate who can bring us all together. WOULD CNN ASK THAT OF THIS CANDIDATE AT NEXT WEEKS DEBATE: How will his affiliations and beliefs affect his ability to bring this country together. It seems we can ask the Republican candidates about their religious commitment, history and affiliatioin..but it is off limits for Barack Hussein Obama. Go ahead, ask Hillary Rodham Clinton the same question about her religious affiliation. She and her supporters won't care but I but her opponent and his supporters will. Also, maybe it is a good idea to start the debates with the pledge of allegiance.
I HOPE CNN WILL ASK QUESTIONS THAT WE WANT TO HEAR ANSWERS TO. FOR EXAMPLE: What kind of Medical Insurance does Senator Obama propose for the adult population? How if there is such will it be paid for? WHAT IS SENATOR OBAMA'S plan on dealing with Pakistan....SPECIFICALLY....WHAT DOES HE PROPOSE?
THANKS CNN...I APPRECIATE YOU STEPPING UP AND ASKING REAL QUESTIONS NEXT THURSDAY....IT IS TIME! WE NEED ANSWERS!
Rita in Idaho
Is it just me...or does James Carville look like an alien
...in more ways that one
James Carville , is to Hillary , Like Farrakan is to Obama . ? Who can stand either one James or Obama . Can you see either one of them , trying to get there point across , shouting with Putin . They act just like Castrol, an Charvez , an that great Iranian Leader , he say's he will sit down an talk with. No I would rather cast my vote for Flip Flop that was running 4 years ago .
When it comes to foreign policy, Obama's all green behind the ears, he needs a few years of seasoning first. I don't think Pres. Ahminedjidad (exc. the sp.) of Iran will care much for his "HOPE" message. This is where both of the Clintons come in and show their expertise in these matters. Let them handle the big stuff while Barack waits his turn.
Forget all the two-stepping around Senator Obama – he's playing in the big game now – all's fair – go for the kill Hillary! Ps – time to count New Mexico don't you think....and if Sen. Obama thinks he's getting the "popular" vote, he's just getting the votes of a lot of wimpy little men that can't stand the thought of a WOMAN leading the free world – get over it!!! Go Senator Clinton – the women are behind you – hit'um and hit'um hard!! He's playing the race card – why not everyone else!!
I'm a staunch conservative who is pro-life who will be voting, for the first time, for a Democrat for President – Senator Obama. Healthcare reform, single payer, healthcare for all, replacing the leadership within CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Reform) with the Department of Health is paramount.
Hillary is the best candidate and she will be the last standing! She has done it beofre and WILL do it again! I have faith in her experience!
He went to Harvard on his own,with his brain and skills.Hillary is a hand me down.I am an African American and she said stuff about Martin Luther after everything he did.Secondly her husband called Obama a fairy tale.He will win.I am tired of Skulls and Bones members dictating what happens.Plus she is a flip flopper.She said and i quote"i supported the bankrupcy law but thank God it was declined.
CNN is panting for Obama to win. When he sells this country off in unconditional support of Africa what will CNN do then? Start speaking Swahele?
The new Clinton strategy to me looks so similiar to a familiar strategy on the Republican side- Rudy Guiliani... She's banking on believing that the previous few primaries mean nothing to the voters of Ohio and Texas. And we all know what happened to Rudy's campaign... History does repeat itself...
If Hillary loses, I am voting for experience and that will have to be Mc Cain because BO has yet to show me anything that would even make me want to vote for him. Nothing against BO but he honestly is not the one to lead this country even in good times.
The only thing that the nomination will show is the strong division among the democrats. (hmmm sounds like a Rove plan to me)
David Wilhelm, the man who was employed by Bill Clinton's former manager, David Wilhelm, did indeed endorse Barack Obama today. He was not hired to managed Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Several days ago he was hired by Obama's campaign to ...oh, yes, advise...
He's counting on a job clear through to the national election....hmmm...
At a nice salary to boot...
ELECTING McCAIN or CLINTON is like going back in time. Same old politics. It better BUSH stays. WE need to exhale and take in some FRESH AIR in into our dying country. Dollar falling, people losing their homes, no health insurance, expensive meds. ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE.
Hillary all the way...when I listen to Obama I feel like it is a sermon in church....
Go HIllary Go.
These are the questions that I think that Obama should answer:
- Documents regarding your time in the Illinois Senate. (Obama refused and now says the documents were lost)
- The documents concerning your house purchase and the purchase of the lot next door and the subsequent purchase of part of that lot by you.
- A document showing how you handled the "gift" from Rezcko on your house purchase. (If it was not on your tax return during the year you purchased your house then you have violated federal law?
- A list of the people who have bundled your contributions, including any money from overseas sources.
- A transcript of the conversations that you had as a sitting U.S. Senator with Railla Odinga while he was running for the presidency of foreign government( Kenya).
- An explanation of your wherabouts during the period Nov 3 through Nov 8, 1999, while a State Senator from Illinois.
Senator Obama's main contributor from the beginning of his career has been Rezko. Rezko also has close ties with Auchi…who has been found guilty by of deals relating to nuclear plants in Iraq. That makes Obama three times removed from that situation. Auchi is the reason Rezko is in jail now…due to flight risk.
Obama got his money from misuse of taxpayers funds. Rezko said he couldnt pay for the heat in the buildings in Chicago. People going without heat in a Chicago winter? Chicago gets cold. During that time…Rezko gives a thousand dollars to Obama for his political career. I find it hard to believe that Obama didnt know about these conditions in his district…when the City Of Chicago was taking Rezko to court for this. Obama wrote a letter of recommendation for Rezko to get funding for his housing. Those letters are available to see at a website …taylor marsh. They have government heading on them. You cant tell me that Obama didnt know that Rezko was under federal investigation when he go a deal with him to buy his house. Check it out. Senator Obama hasnt been that honest about all of this.
I don't know if you have seen the polls for Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, but Obama is leading all of the polls. Those people must be up with the modern news that Obama has the momentum. I can see Texas falling a little closer, but why would Ohio and Pennsylvania switch so rapidly?
Obama has it going on.
This Independent is voting for McCain if Hillary doesn't get the nomination! Obama is fake! His sheep/ supporters will come to learn this when it's too late!
I agree. I am a Hillary supporter, and will be to the end. It is great that people have had a say in who their democratic nominee will be past super tuesday. If Hillary wins these three, then she has won all the big states. It is not fair, and very unwise to discount the voice of Michigan and Florida, as we have seen what happens when votes aren't counted for technical reasons.
Hillary, YOU NEED TO RUN THE VIDEO POSTING OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE YOU HAVE HELPED! Hillary needs to arrange more debates to show her experience, and she needs to relate to the voters in a more intimate way, as she does in smaller gatherings. Her weakness is large venues, as this is definately Barack's venue.
He is all talk, no substance, he wants to change the game, but sadly, the pieces are all the same, and you can't create a new game with the old pieces. Let's get Hillary in first to turn around the Bush mess, and then get Barack in to follow up! It's a win win, people.
-JW
I am pulling for Hillary. She is making a very strong case for her platform in Texas. My in-laws live in Ohio and are hard core Repub. they are even pulling for her.
If people voted based on the platform, issues and future direction of our country instead of personal feelings then things might be different for both Obama and Hillary.
I am starting to think this election is going to put the Dem Party at odds. I am sure the Repub are loving this.
Obama argues to change the rules on the supergelegates but also argues not to changes the rules for Florida and Michagan because the rules were set before the process began. Point is ....The rules on the superdelagates were also set before the process/.
Hillary Clinton knows what she is talking about. She conveys knowledge, action, and specifics about how she is going to make change happen. She has a proven track record of success. Barack Obama talks in hopes and dreams, which is indeed uplifting, but will not create change, nor does he have a track record of creating change. He is weak, all rhetoric, which is what we have had for the last 7 years. Enough already. Let's vote someone in who has proven herself to work hard to get something done.
The good news as we all know is that George Bush will no longer be president this coming January. Any of the three viable candidates we have will be a big improvement. All three fail miserably on the illegal immigration issue. McCain would have us continue Bush's folly in Iraq, perpetrating the loss of precious life and draining our treasury. He cannot be allowed to win. Obama gives pretty speeches, I'll support him if he wins the Democratic nomination, but I think Hillary Clinton would do the best job all factors considered. She is taking on a "rock star" kind of guy and still holding her own, she's not going down without a fight. Of course, all the Hillary haters seem to need to focus their attention on swift boating her because if they were in her place they'd all do SUCH a better job.
Hillary is a joke.
Ok Let's break this down for some of you....The Clintons, plural, as when Bill Clinton was running for President, he was counted out several times....and became"the comeback Kid" won the nomination and served 2 terms. Now here is where the plural comes in....Hillary Clinton, lost Iowa and polls showed Obama ahead in New Hampshire. Hillary won New Hampshire! See, plural...2 people, 2 seperate times counted out....2 seperate times they won! No hidden message here people, just a command of the English language.
Go Hillary 08
"Obama same old politics…and quite frankly a bit childish. Obama could have taken the high road instead of acting like a spoiled child. Obama has repeatedly shown that he is not ready to be president..."
What would you have him do, cry two days before an important election like Hillary did–twice?
If every one of HRC's supporters who say "He's all speech and preach" would stop talking for two seconds and actually listen, or even go to his site, they'd realize they need a better argument.
It is odd now that Hillary is at a loss, CNN puts on roger clemons. Don't they have enough material on Obama to keep things interesting?
Hillary '08
Obama will be asked about his drug use when he face Republic.
Obama is afraid of debate.
the last line says it all..."the Clintons." you aren't voting for Hillary, you are voting for her husband's legacy. its time for a new Washington!!!
VOTE OBAMA
Someone in the press needs to ask Obama what his opinion of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is.
google L Farrakhan's name yourself and ask yourself if the USA needs a president whose church calls Farrakhan a "great" man, someone we "revere."
Scary.
If Obama is elected our nation is in for a revolution. We will all lose.
It does seem that Obama will win this race. My guess is that will lead to the dems being wiped out in November, when folks understand how naive he is in foreign affairs.
Something like 48 states to 2, and the senate goes back to the republicans, disaster.
David Wihlem is exactly right. By including the superdelegates (the black bars at the left edge of the bars) in John King’s graphical display, the vote of the people is totally obscured. Let us see the current and projected results for the people’s vote.
It would be amusing, if it were not so sad, to read how CNN (and any number of other "vast conspirators" or Koolaid-drinking Obama fans) are out to get Hillary. She trots out like some triumphant victor after the meaningless Florida results, then she refuses to publicly acknowledge reality when soundly beaten everywhere else. The truth is in the numbers, Ms Clinton, and they're telling you loud and clear that you (and Bill) need to just go away.
1) Looks like the Hillary supporters are the ones filled with frustration and anger here
2) Obama supporters are not all Democrats. We are also Independents and Republicans. And we look beyond partisan politics towards values like TRUTH and TRANSPARENCY and ETHICS in government.. This is why the Democratic party will lose our support if Hillary is nominated.
Senator Clinton I beleive as a Democrat will lose one of those three states thats she is banking.
Its time for a Change in our Democrat Party and our great nation.
Senator Obama is the Progressive Change we need not 8 years from now but now
Hillary Clinton is neither a Republican or Democrat.
She is a CORPORATE PUPPET. She always has been, and always will be.
That is why I am not voting for her.
I've had enough of corporate puppets in the White House for the last 20-odd years, and especially the last seven.
I'm a Democrat, and I'm all for supporting Democrats – but to those of you who support Clinton – you REALLY need to do some reading up.
Why in the WORLD, after Bush, would you want these people in the White House?
No offense meant.
You're all idiots.
Obama is a liar and a fake, he just has empty words.
I follow all speeches of Obama and Hilary. There is no substance in his speeches, mainly “Yes, we can!” type of slogans, and “when I am the President” repeating million times. Entertaining show and brainwash of people, that’s all. He is the favorite candidate of those who do not get into detail of the candidates’ proposals. Hilary’s speeches are full of plans and “hows” in contrast to Obama’s “whats.” It was extremely disappointing Obama claiming Hilary in racism. If Democrats nominate Obama, I will become a Republican. Also, it looks like most newsmen do not like smart women. Terrible!
Hey Chad in Texas... Now, do you HAVE an education ABOVE the 3rd grade? Uh... McCain couldn't beat Pee Wee Herman in a debate. He's the worst candidate to ever run. Since he's the only remaining republican candidate (Huckabee's laughable) it just goes to show you that even the republicans aren't planning on winning. lol.
To: Stan Pitts PA
I'm in Ohio and I support Hillary all the way.
Hillary 08
STOP DRINKING THE KOOL-AID
Obama is not the man you think he is…..
PLEASE look at him for what he is, not the speeches he makes!!! They are not even his words, yet the words are only words not actions or even plans. Do not wait until he is running against McCain until you see the light, then it is too late and we will either have him in office for 4 years and a deer in the headlights for a president OR we give the White House BACk to the Republicans!!!!
Look past the media and see for yourself….Obama does NOT know what he is doing, he is a “rock star” the media has fed you so the Rebulicans can keep the WhiteHouse……be smart
DON’T fall for it
THINK
THINK
THINK for YOURSELF
Obama supports, are you guys all in a Drowsy Dreams?
Obama does not show any leading principle， but only insipid CHANGE, Who knows if it is change towards another nightmare! I guess McCain will beat him if Obama wins the nominee.
She wants more debates. She already had 18 and she' still losing..and losing..and losing....Ah.....Ah..Ah...Ah....
GOBAMA, GOBAMA, GO
Terence. So you give in ?
Then you have a King!!! Why vote? So that long after you have given up the Ghost! Your kids still have a voice in this crazy world,,,
seen all of this I hope that each one of these democrats dont come crying foul after we loose november to mc cain and the republican machinery.are you thinking that come november the majority is going for obama?please reality check .this is the usa.experience counts.
I don't understand why Obama is so stubborn. He should stand by Hilary and help her be the candidate as I can't see him beating McCain but I do think Hilary can beat McCain.
James Carville by the way is one of the most intelligent political brains in the the US and I have a lot of respect for him!
Everyone wants to BE Senator Obama:
The ‘Change’ slogan – most of the other candidates have used this after Obama
Obama’s theme song – Clinton is now using his song in her rallies
The ‘Yes We Can’ slogan – Clinton is using this Obama slogan
Today in a rally Clinton used Obama’s JFK and the moon reference
The ‘Fired Up and Ready to Go’ slogan – John McCain used this to end his Potomac speech
Hillary you are not Obama!
Obama '08
To Allison Zimmerman – There's a huge difference between the Clintons and Obama. Clintons = corruption and more of the same. Obama = a new direction and no more lobbyists.
Everyone should realize who Hillary Clinton is. She is the main person who will actually bring about real change. She is heart-felt and stronger candidate. She doesnt have to win these main states really; she needs to win atleast one. If she wins Texas she has to win Ohio or Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that Wisconsin is not guranteed for Barack. If you look at polls the gap is closing for Barack and popularity has grown for Hillary by 4.2% and decreased by 3% for Barack. She can still win this election. If not it will go to the superdelegates. They are smart and know what to do. They are elected to be superdelegates because they are believed to make the right choice. Hillary seems to be the right choice for America.
DO THE MATH GUYS:
HILLARY = EXPERIENCE +CHANGE
Hillary can get the attention of young people like myself. Many young republicans want to vote for her but cant because of thier party. So, take into consideration polls dont necessarily know what they are saying.
A vote for Obama is a vote for stupid!!
CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME ONE GOOD REASON WE ARE GOING TO TRUST THE MOST FRESHMAN MOST LIBERAL SENATOR TO THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB IN THE WORLD?
besides he gives a good speech, im looking for an actual reason YOU are voting for him
CNN is not fair play. Let's watch ABC
I love CNN but you are unfair when it comes to Hillary. It seems you put her down all the time and hype of Barack. That is unfair.
Don't count out Hillary!
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!
Hillary- How is the thousands upon thousands of dollars that the Israeli lobby paid you helping out?
I am worried- dead worried for Obama now...coz Hillary is desperate and super negative....
To: John in Columbus – There are more and more people jumping off the Clinton wagon and joining Obama's movement. These are all very intelligent people who know how the Clintons operate, under the rule of "my way or the highway." Check out Dick Morris site. He worked for the Clintons for years and he has lots to say about them.
Some of the comments by the Hillary supporters are downright scary. I thought that Democrats were open-minded-thoughtful people BUT guess not. Its getting ugly between the two camps. Better be careful, Dems, you might be helping to elect McCain!
I am voting for Sen. Obama, I want change. Our nation needs change. And that's what Hillary and her supporters don't get. ITS ABOUT CHANGE!
Here is why I am NOT supporting Hillary:
She voted FOR the war, and IS responsible just as Bush IS for the mess, the debt and the lost lives of our soldiers, and others who have died.
AND, I don't want ..... Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton! HOW IS ANOTHER CLINTON PRESIDENCY CHANGE?
PLEASE Texas, Ohio & Wisconsin voters do your homework! Thank you for joining the rest of the country in voting for CHANGE!
YES WE CAN...... WITH OBAMA!
i just saved a bunch of money by switching to Obama
I haven't noticed many people mentioning race here. This IS a real issue with the black community. Obama is pulling in 3/4 of the black vote. Are you telling me that they are not voting for him because he is black? Seems that the white voters have come alot further on race issues than the black community who seem to only want to follow race lines at the polls.
The Latino/a of Texas, please don't be fooled by Hillary's campaign spin. Her touted "35 years of experience" does not mean a squat ; those are of bad judgments and bad consequences accordingly. You don't have to take my word for it. Just search online using "Clinton Legacy." You'll see tons of facts and realities she so deftly hides from the voters. After getting the Latino votes from CA, she fires Patti Solis Doyle, a Latina. This is a telling of her character. Whenever as we all witnessed she loses a State, she dismisses the loss and belittles the people of the State. In my opinion, she sees a voter to be a robot for her to get the power that she desperately wants. Listen to her with critical thinking, you will come to see that her speeches are all about "I" and "my", and never about the people of this nation.
Go, Obama for Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. You are giving us a breath of fresh air. Out with the old and in with the new. No more Bush/Clinton in the White House.
Obama cant win in big states Florida, New York, California!!! How do expect him to win in general election????
Obama blind supporters! do your math.!!!
Karen: "It's good to hear from a seasoned campaigner. In reading other blogs the Obama folks are so angry. "
I guess I need to read the blogs more instead of working in the local Democratic Committee Headquarters. After Hillary lost (barely) Missouri, there were tons of angery calls, almost totally from women. One of the few themes of the calls I can repeat was, that they were made at our State Senator for endorsing Obama. Well Obama worked his behind off for Claire and was a major factor in her winning and that won control of the Senate for Us.
Understand this is not my fight, I was an Edwards state delegate in 2004 and hoped to be one again this year.
My peeve is that I have never voted my race or gender and this cycle there are a lot of my liberal & labor brothers and sisters that sure seem to be ignoring the positions of the candidates on liberal and labor issues.
Why do you Billary supports call what she says "promises" and discount what Obama says as "empty rhetoric"? Candidates can make all the promises in the world, but they won't be able to deliver on any of them without bipartisan support - something Hillary is incapable of achieving, but something that, if anybody can accomplish, Obama can. It's not so much about who has the best ideas, because they both have good ideas. It's about who can translate those ideas into reality. I vote for results - Obama '08!
Dun dun dun!
It's nice seeing more and more people waking up to the Clintons' manipulation machine... It devours truth and craps out spin.
So by the time Mar. 4 rolls around it's going to be, what... 10 blowouts? Heh Heh... allllllllright.
Poor campaign management, staff infighting, and a budget crisis. And we want her to run the White House?
Obama '08
Cnn has been campainging for obama. Right now poll shows that obama can win against McCain easily. When is the real general election time obama will not be able to win. American will take a pause and think who has more experience. One terror threat and voters will go on Mccains side, Obama will loose because not having an experience, That time Cnn will be embarrased. Shame on you cnn.
James is right. do not count clinton out. If clinton does not win nomination then it will be our lost not hers.
Why do you people want Obama as a president. He has even less experience than Jimmy Carter. Remember Jimmy Carter was not an effective president because he lacked experience.
We need to work to get Hillary elected President. We never had it so good for the economy as in the 90's when Mr. Clinton was President.
She has the strength and the experience to do more than Obama.
We're for you Hillary. Keep on working.
I was just seeing this, and not it all explains why Obama speeches show that he may be better , but look at this, he lied and that wont get my Vote in November.
He's not in an American Idol competition , he's running to be the most powerfull man in the world.
Carefull, i wouldn't give him the nomination.
Who does George Washington endorse ?
I had a mechanic who was very experienced. He knew all the tricks to keep my car running (at least for a while). I always had to go to back to him for more work eventually though. Then one day, I went to this new guy who was younger and less experienced; but had good ideas and methods. My car's been running great since then. Why are people so afraid to change?
You are the best Carville. Keep up the talk. It is good to see what you think and know.
I am positive that Hillary can and will win to the end!
As Michael Ray Richardson famously said, "the ship be sinking". Sounds like some people in the Clinton campaign are privately coming to this realization. Maybe some other year she would've won the nomination, but this year she just isn't as strong of a candidate as Obama. That's why she's being rejected by the voters.
I really do not understand how so many people can be supporting Obama so blindly...but then again these are probably the same people that voted Bush in for a second term. Let me ask a few questions:
Have you ever worried night after night how you were going to afford health insurance for your children? (Not to mention yourself?)
Have you ever worked 50-60 hours a week for a pay check that barely covered all of your bills?
Have you ever "robbed Peter to pay Paul" to just have heat in the house?
Have you ever counted change just to put some gas in your car? (Not that you get much at $3 a gallon)
Have you ever had to decide between grocery shopping or paying bills?
These are the issues I and people I know worry about. If you answered yes to any of these questions you should be voting for Hilary Clinton.
Wake up America please!! This is a crucial time for our future and we need someone with the experience to lead us through the mistakes made by this administration.
it's sad you guys have to trash the people who did more for the democrats than anyone in decades, just to project your hyped up, vague utopian candidate onto a golden pedestal. he is in fact, a regular politician, and the fact he is a good speaker only means that he is a verbal calculator.
Shame on you CNN
Obviously CNN loses its independence on the race, we all know that.
Hillary, WE ALL SUPPORT YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is amazing how hateful the Obama supporters are. I have said this time in time agian. I am a black man supporting Clinton. It is, to say the least, amazing, how people look at me. You can read their eyes...
But I am standing by Hillary, I think she is the better candidate. I have nothing against Barrack, just that I do not beleive that he is ready.
Furthermore, I do not believe someone who preaches change all the way, but in the end, is staying alive and actively seeking endorsements form the establishment. How can you bring about change if you increasingly wine and dine with the old guard?
Sorry,
I do not see that
Hope Txas, Ohio and Pennsylavnia come in big for her..
And by the way,
everyone, who is just dazed by the media coverage against Hillary.
Please, it is no use....They do NOT want Hillary and they will do everything they can to avoid another Clinton at the helm....Amazing.
If Hillary finds one way or another to win this, not only has she won, but she put a very angry media frenzy aside.
Go Hillary.....
As I sit and listen to HC, I just see more of the same, as she wants to feed off of the so called success of her husband, she should also take the credit for his failures. If she loses a state or three, then she goes crying to Bill, thinking that he can make a difference. This may be true, but it is a negative difference for her. The only way to get change, protection of our borders, jobs, returned to the U.S., etc... and not sold out through NAFTA, as the Clinton's did, is by voting for Obama. It is better to have someone. that is not complacent, with the same old politics, that's works hard to make a difference for the American people and that is Barack. I do not need Hillary to describe her strong desire to reside in the White House, she's been there and was not as successful as she leads people to believe.
I am from Michigan and I watch the news every day. I did not know that an "uncommitted" vote was my way of supporting Obama; I voted in the Republican primary instead, because I thought that was the only one that counted. I desparately wanted to vote for Obama. It's not fair that our delegates are just given to Hillary when Obama wasn't even on the ballot. How can you people from other states determine what is fair for my vote?
No Michigan Delegates for Hillary unless we get a do-over.
First, this is not an election. This is internal party politics, where democrats decide who the democratic candidate will be. It is not a movement or a personality cult, it is a political party that is controlled by its members. Go join the green party if you don't like superdelegates or want to change the rules in midgame. Obama knew all about superdelegates when he joined the race, especially since he IS one and now he's whining about the rules not being fair. John McCain would eat Obama alive, its George McGovern all over again. Even the Obama Girl didn't vote for him. Take the stars out of your eyes and refuse to drink the kool-aid. Vote Hillary in 08.
He said: "We have a lot of debates left to go," Carville continued. "This has been a very close contest. Democrats want to hear from both of them. I've seen the Clintons counted out before. I would be very reluctant to count the Clintons out."
and I thought.. "the ClintonS" I thought it was Hillary's turn.. I thought I was voting for Hillary, not Bill.. I'm done with the Clinton Machine.. it's in the past.. this slip of the lip here says it all...
E Bryant,
You might want to look at Hillarys health care plan on her site. It is about making it affordable for all. As a matter of fact everyone will be covered and at a cost cheaper per individual than Obama. Obamas plan penalizes anyone using the insurance if they haven't signed up for it. hmmmmmm.......
Also, Obama copied Hillarys plan per se and Edwards. He did the copying without the mandates and his plan is doomed for failure as Hillarys has a shot at coming true.
He does that a lot with his ideas that Hillary has come up with. Hillary is in her second term too. I saw someone say it was her first.
From a disenfranchised voter in Florida: It is time that the media stops its love-fest with Obama and gives him the scrutiny it has given Hillary. He is untested, has ties with nuclear energy contributors to his campaign, and is reputed to be cocky and crabby.
James Carville, we need you to help the Hillary campaign.
I think you're the greatest. Please HELP!!!!!
I am for Obama
Go Obama ! dont listen to anyboby.Black or white, we support you.
Yes we can !!!!
I love seeing all these
"If Obama wins I'm voting McCain...your a heartless piece of crap if you bail on the democrat's just cause your canidate didn't get picked....and a sexist or racist to boot...how can some of you people even say that...McCain is just as bad as bush and just cause the person you picked may or may not be in the general election you change alliance....some americans are truly very sorry people..
CNN is the all Obama network. I have to honestly wonder if the owners are putting them up to it.
I used to really enjoy CNN. Everyone with 1/2 a brain knows 1/2 their democratic audience is voting for Hillary, so why pi*s them all off by worshipping Obama 24/7 ?
One thing is for sure. The media is not afraid to outright stump for one candidate.
Its a very sad day for america. It would be more tolerable if the candidate was well liked and well qualified.
This isnt the case with Obama. He has no real experience to be president yet. His platform is to the left of the democratic party, which CANNOT possibly appeal to republicans.
Its all a CULT of personality, and people are going to be HORRIFIED at the non job he is capable of doing.
Mrs. Clinton has proven to be successful in states that truly reflect the diversity of America. On the other hand, Mr. Obama's wins are in states that are obsessed with anything the popular media stuffs down their throats. Clinton will prevail in Texas and Ohio because she is simply the most experienced and best qualified candidate who can offer real solutions. As for Mr. Obama, he is as mainstream as it gets. He is a candidate with very little experience surrounded by supporters who are simply out of touch with reality and caught up in nothing but rhetoric.
Texans for Hillary!!!!
I think that as Democrats we need to recognize that
1. Barack Obama seems to be getting new blood in our party and growing it, while Hillary attracts an older, poorer base of the party.
2. HIllary is clearly more experienced as an administrator and Barack is clearly the better speaker and leader. Administrators are necessary but plentiful, while leaders are few and far between (Republicans haven't had one either since Reagan.)
3. Their platforms are 95% the same.
4. Based on the first three comments, I believe that Obama offers a better package for 2008. In this election, Obama brings in independents while Bush brings the Democratic base out to vote, and the Republicans have no one to run against. That sounds like a Democratic slaughter in the House and a comfortable majority in the Senate, possibly as the majority party for the next twenty years.
I'm afraid I see Hillary as only attracting the Democratic base, losing independents to McCain, and bringing out the otherwise demoralized Republicans in droves to vote against her. And we would want this outcome...why?
Obama makes more sense in 2008 than Clinton.
I laugh when I see comments like those from klb. It sums up what is wrong politically in this country at the moment.
Do you even know what conservative values are? And more importantly, can you equate them to a tangible sustained policy in the last 25 years? The best things about conservatism – fiscal responsibility, smaller government – have all been betrayed by your own leaders. RR – your icon- presided over 3 tax increases, including one of the biggest ever, spending rivaled only by W, and foreign policy that – having served in the military during that time, left a lot to be desired. I still mourn my brothers for Lebanon. Presence with no ability to use force?
My point is this. It is easy to speak. It is more difficult to actually know what youre speaking of. My guess is you have no sense of why the parties are who they are, where they came from, or that neither one does what it says its going to do. NEITHER on. So before you trade ignorant barbs. Learn something.
ok everyone that says that they are tired of the "clinton/bush dynasties" or the "clinton dynasty" you need buy a dictionary
dynasty.
1. a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group
The Clintons have only had one family member become president and the that does not qualify as a dynasty. Clinton/Bush are not family and are about as close to being similar as Transformers are to Decepticons . Bill had the highest end of term approval rating in history (or at least as long as we have been recording it) so if you are tired of the job THE Clinton did in office then look to the person on your left and to the one your right, both of those people disagree with you.
Personally I support Obama because I want to believe that change can happen. The change I am talking about is not from the politician themselves but from the people that they inspire. I believe Obama can inspire us out of our coma make us believe that we can make a difference.
The fact is that Hillary is NOT Bill Clinton, and to give her credit for what her husband did is almost as idiotic as electing G.W. Bush because of who his dad is.
not every one of the media reporters show bias, but many appear to favor obama, with the overall impression, as enthusiasm for his candidacy and slanted journalism. you guys at cnn (msnbc too) should work to improve your work ethic; are you delivering or are you controlling/selling/making the story?
i'm a clinton supporter, as you probably guessed. i find it difficult to understand why seasoned , hard core political journalists would not scrutinize mr obama. i've heard him in debates ,at times, scrambling for answers, for details to specific questions; he sounded unsure and unspecific. and, you let him go.
he speaks of innovation but he has none; he talks of reform, but hasn't executed change; how many testimonials of helping others does he have? by the way, that's where the hard work and proven results are suppossed to matter. but, we don't need that; we have arrogance personified.
i fear, the same mind set that elected mr bush, would follow suit with this candidate ( of course, dems this time). so many hopes, so many dreams and so much at stake.
but, hey, let's all forget about that...it's gonna be fine. after all, barack can turn a phrase better than anyone; can't wait to hear his first state of the union address. should be brilliant. "good night and good luck"...oh, wrong station, but, same story.
For all of you Clintonites that argue that Obama is "all talk". What you're really saying is that you're too lazy to do your research on the candidate. I challenge you to go to Obama's official web site and spend a little time researching his stance and promises on the issues. Obama does NOT bite off more than he can chew. That's why the foundation of his campaign message is 'UNITY'! He understands that to get anything done in Washington you must first unify congress and the senate to look past their partisan views and agendas and unite for the greater cause of serving the American People. NOT their own interests!