February 13, 2008
Posted: 09:30 PM ET
James Carville is supporting Hillary Clinton's White House bid.
James Carville is supporting Hillary Clinton's White House bid.

(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

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


A. Harrison   February 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

DUH!

That's why she's showing " their differences" in her recent Wisconsin AD. LOL

HILLARY 2008!

Karen from Minnesota   February 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

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.

Phyllis Truitt   February 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

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.

Mike   February 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

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.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

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.

Adam   February 13th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

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.

stan pitts pa   February 13th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

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!

Roja   February 13th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

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.

Faiz   February 13th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Carville knows what he's talking about.

Sean in MO   February 13th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

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.

Franky   February 13th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

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……

Regular Gonzalez   February 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

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.

Arin   February 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

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.

Christian, Tampa FL   February 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

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.

Pritesh   February 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

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

Jason   February 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Ohio for Obama!!

Michelle   February 13th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

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.

Nick   February 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

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?

Kat   February 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

She probably won't lose all of them but if she wins, it will be by a very slim margin.

Jenna   February 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I agree with your article and your support.

Hillary will gravitate back in March!

John in Columbus   February 13th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

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!

eddie   February 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Paul Begala and James Carville are real democrats, not like those traitors that went over to the obama camp who spews his false hope.

Caleb   February 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

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!

California Independent   February 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

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 Mas   February 13th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

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.

Lyle Baucom   February 13th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

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.

George Fellner   February 13th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

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.

ALQURIN FOR CHANGE   February 13th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Carville…tell Hillary to pack it up and move 'em out…it's Obama time baby!

Obama 08

Amy in Iowa   February 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

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.

Adam, CA   February 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

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.

aggiemom   February 13th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

How can they have polls in Texas showing she is ahead? No one I know has even been called?

Obama 08

Chris N   February 13th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

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.

Nicholas Gattinger   February 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

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.

Chris N   February 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

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.

joseph   February 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

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.

john   February 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

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!!

Former Emloyees of the Clintons still at work   February 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

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.

An Agnostic Democrat   February 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

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)!

Amy   February 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

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.

George   February 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

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.

Tony   February 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

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.

Daphne Murray   February 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

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)

Hawkeye   February 13th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

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.

Sam   February 13th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

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.

Oregon Independent   February 13th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

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.

Carol   February 13th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Hey,

Somebody get this guy an optometrist!

Mark   February 13th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

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.

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   February 13th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

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!

joel   February 13th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

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.

Sam   February 13th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is old status quo and riding on her husbands resume.

Mimi Soltysik   February 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

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.

John   February 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Mik

Randy - Denver   February 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

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.

darleneintexas   February 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Hillary you will loose Texas get ready to tear up!

CHERYL   February 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

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!!!!!!!!!!!

stella felix   February 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

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.

Amy, Kazoo   February 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

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.

John   February 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Mike, I beg to differ. CNN did in fact mention John Glenn's endorsement of Clinton. I read it here.

Goodheart   February 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

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?

Hellen   February 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

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.

Daniel   February 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

C'mon people, let's rally behind proven leadership, superior experience, and an actual plan instead of "feel-good" speeches. GO HILLARY!

Nick, Eden Praire MN   February 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

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.

Jesus Morales   February 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

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.

Darth Vadik, CA   February 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

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.

blkjazz   February 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

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.

Trading Wine for Beer   February 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

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???

Tony   February 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

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.

Shaunte   February 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

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.

Cindy   February 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

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.

Sasha   February 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

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!

Nick   February 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

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.

Wallace, Sacramento, CA   February 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

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.

Charlotte   February 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

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

seg   February 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

James, this family NEEDS you again. Why aren't they calling you?

Obamanator   February 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

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?

Tom, St. Paul   February 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

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!

lee   February 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Sen. Clinton will not win Ohio nor will she win Pennsylvania……

Liam   February 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

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.

nic   February 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

"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…

California Voter   February 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

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.

Michelle N Louisiana   February 13th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

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!!!!

Kim, Dallas, TX   February 13th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

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.

Joseph Riedel   February 13th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

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.

Midge from Ohio   February 13th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Mike - you couldn't have said it better. The media is ruining this election with their biased reporting.

sacto joe   February 13th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

"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….

Blake in Brooklyn   February 13th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

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.

Marsh   February 13th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

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.

CWU   February 13th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

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!

Patricia Smith, Atlanta Georgia   February 13th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Yeah, that's it Phyllis. The media is trying to destroy Hillary. Geez.

William   February 13th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I agree…cnn.com has loved Barack Obama and give him plenty of coverage…Hillary…some…I noticed that back in January.

George Collins   February 13th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

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.

Rick from Maryland   February 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

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.

Daniel Habtemariam   February 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

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.

Kevin from Michigan   February 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

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.

Lone Star for Obama   February 13th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

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.

Lindsay Marie   February 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

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.

Greta from New Hampshire   February 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

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!

Brian   February 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

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.

Sean Chong   February 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

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.

Paul Hamilton From The Recession State Detroit. MI.   February 13th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

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.

Robert   February 13th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

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.

California Lady   February 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

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?

lula   February 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Not a thing she can dew now.The train has left the station

Scott Stevenson   February 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

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.

Chris in Va.   February 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

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.

don't mess with Texas   February 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

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…

Latina 4 Obama   February 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

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.

Hope, OH.   February 13th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

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!

whitey   February 13th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

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!!!

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   February 13th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I am for the "Yes We Can" candidate - not the "Yes I Can."

douglas   February 13th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

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

Maria   February 13th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

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

CHANGE IS COMING   February 13th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

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.

Wayne   February 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

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.

sean   February 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hillary really should do what Romney did for his party.For the good of the party she should drop out .

don't mess with Texas   February 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

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!!!!!

Sharon   February 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

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…

Danielle   February 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

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

harry   February 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

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

David from Santa Cruz   February 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

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.

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?

Jean, Indiana   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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.

MF   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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?".

Ralph   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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.

T Sillanpaa California   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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.

Dolores   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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!

jack   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

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.

harry   February 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

you will be disappointed when your hope on Texas or ohio will be dashed

dawn   February 13th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

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.

Christopher, Madison, WI   February 13th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

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.

Anna Sacramento, Ca   February 13th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

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?

Ima Demcrat   February 13th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

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!

docrussia   February 13th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

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

Nick W.   February 13th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

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.

Micke   February 13th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

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

MO   February 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

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

Richard Sme   February 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

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!

Kenyotta   February 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Is it the "Clintons" running or "Hillary"?

Joyce   February 13th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

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.

Carlos / Tampa Fl.   February 13th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

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.

Doug, GA   February 13th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

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!

Mike from Illinois   February 13th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

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.

Jon   February 13th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

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 -

vj   February 13th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

James Carville has spoken??..ohhhooo we are scared now!! What a joke. who let him out?

scarlett jamaica   February 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Wasn't it just a short time ago that people were calling CNN the Clinton News Network? How things change?

Thomas Le Brun   February 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Barack Obama inspires. Presidents take action. Hillary will take action. She is doing nothing wrong but not being fierce enough against the competition.

David from Sonoma County   February 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

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′

pam Eugene OR   February 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

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.

Aj   February 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

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

Matthew from Rutland Vermont   February 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

The Bush-Clinton dynasty is getting old. In with the new…Obama 08.

Jon   February 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

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 -

Christopher, Madison, WI   February 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Anna,
The sky is blue here on planet Earth…where are you?

Tim in Illinois   February 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

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.

Scott   February 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

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

Yes we can!   February 13th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

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".

joyce   February 13th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

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.

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   February 13th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

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 ?.

pcs/ North Carolina   February 13th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Daniel
Hillary has "superior experience" !! As what ? As the "first lady" !!
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