I have a lot of hope and dreams for our country, and I strongly believe that Hillary is the one who can really make it happen.

There we go again with the threat of violence if Mr. Obama does not get in. Gore had the popular vote and still lost the election - you did not see people take to the streets because of it. Really - give up your scare tatics. Obama is not making anyone walk on egg shells either.

Hillary is strong, smart, decisive, approachable, open to ideas on both sides, a diplomat and loves her country. She is proud to be an American, proud to be a public servant, has respect for our flag and what it stands for, respects the men and women in uniform and proudly ends her speeches with God bless you and God bless America. She will defend us and do all in her power to keep us safe. She will also do all in her power to bring this country good health care and jobs and good education to all. She will fight and go the distance for all of us. She can stand on her own two feet - now this is someone I would want as President defending my country.

Hillary for President

Obama is going to have egg on his pretty face when Texas, Ohio and Pennyslvania go for Hillary! Hillary = True Grit. Obama = Pie In The Sky

Obama has more senate experience than Hillary. He has more experience working for people than McCain….his "experience" is war experience. Obama has rallied the American people. This is amazing. Most Americans lost trust in the democratic system after the two faulty elections…..2000—too many chads 2004—-"lost votes"—–potentially, 2008-the superdelegates have spoken. The peoples' votes have not counted for years. Utter mayheim and chaos will break out if the people vote for Obama and Clinton wins…..another election dictated and determined by the elite few.

Hear that TX ,OH and PA. No need to vote. Obama has it won already.
Who's taking you for granted now? Obama obviously doesn't need your votes nor Hillary supporter's votes in November either.
Eight words for the Obama campaign:

Independent Senator Joe Lieberman
and
President John Mccain

Next week on "Survivor - White House"

Obama holds tight to his immunity idol, but will it hurt his chances to compete in Tribal Council?
Can Hillary win the final endurance challenge to face Mc Cain and take Obama's immunity?
Huckabee trying to outwit and outplay McCain?
Will there be a shakeup in alliances?
Will Ron Paul stay on Exile Island?

Tune in next week…

CNN why can't I post a comment?

Obama supporters are in more of the fantacies. Like picking celebraties whom they like… No need for a substance or issues… Wake up people!! This is a country that needs solutions for real people. That's why I'm supporting Hillary 100% all the way.

i think it is important to remember that Obama's camp is speaking about pledged delegates not super delegates. It will be hard for Clinton to catch him in pledged delegates.

Its time for change.

Obama '08

Hey Jared, Obama was against the war before he was for the war! Yes, he has supported the war from the time he entered the Senate by approving bills to finance it. Unfortunately, not many of his supporters probably realize this because he's too busy preaching "yes we can".

Yes, Hillary's experienced in working the political machine and battling with the right. Basically the Dem version of Bush. I don't know how Democrats can call Bush a hated liar, and now they're backing the Clintons.

Let's restore nonpartisan respect to the Oval Office, and prove America doesn't HAVE to be run by the SAME FAMILIES for two decades — that we have brains and a new name can break through.

Obama will going to loose at the end………………… He do not have experience……………

This is the fourth time I have tried to leave a comment on the political ticker, and the fourth time that my comment has not been posted- what do I have to do differently? Why does it always say that my comment is being moderated for two days, while thousands of other people post silly things like, "Obama is a loser".

Obama is a good preacher, I mean speaker. Long on the ra ra speeches, promising everything to everyone. Eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, any plans of substance to base his plethora of promises on.

Politicians who motivate are a dime a dozen during election campaigns. People get caught up in their motivational skills and are deeply disappointed after the eclection is over.

Careful my American friends, you will get what you vote for.

Vote for substance and plans, not speeches and all inclusive promises!

Why are my comments still awaiting moderation? There is no

inappropriate language. Are you also trying to bias the political

tickers in favor of your candidate, Clinton???

Blaming 9/11 on Bill Clinton is simply ridiculous.

Obama is making fools out of all of you…and his manager is wrong too.

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 speecehes are ENOUGH…

Senator Clinton has strong supporters in Texas. Don't underestimate her.

Good Luck, Senator Clinton.

Senator Clinton is not going to "bow" out of anything. Remember, the race is not over yet. A lot of major changes could take place.

Senator Clinton is not a quitter.

We are with you Senator Clinton.

This primary isn't over yet. There is still time and delegates enough to change the outcome. At this time, the outcome is more favorable to Obama than it is to Clinton, but if the energy that keeps the 'movement' strong begins to wane then the outcome could shift toward Clinton. I do not think that likely, but it could happen.

Even a subtle shift could force the issue to the super-delegates. That could be a dangerous development. If the super-delegates usurp the voice of the people then we may find that the super-delegates will be responsible for the loss of the general election (don't forget what a disruptive convention can do to an election–remember '68?). The best bet is for the super-delegates to cast their vote in a way that reflects the will of the voter.

Craig

When Hillary was slightly ahead it was a dead heat, now that Obama is slightly ahead hes the frontrunner

You can fall in love with Obama all you want, but just remember if he becomes president, your pay check will be much lower. In shock you will say "they can't do this", and Obama's reply will be "yes we can".

I'm an Obama supporter but a little confused. I didn't realize he voted for the funding of the Iraq war up until recently? Is that true? I thought he was against the war? I'm really confused.

I'm taking it mathematics isn't Obama's strong suit. McCain actually has a solid mathematical argument, Obama's got "hope". Maybe when teachers start going downhill with Obama's "merit pay" plan (see the 1980s in CA) we can all "hope" our kids understand mathematics and science.

Well said, Doug.

Has anyone noticed Obama's consistent use of the word "our," to precede words like "…moment," "…country," etc? Whereas, Hillary, repeatedly uses the phrase, "My America"?

Obama is clearly determined to lead "our country" toward REALiZinG the iDeALs upon which this nation was founded, but that have become so far removed from practical reality. Hillary is an ambitious woman who, no matter how capable, is more concerned with what winnning the Presidency will mean to "her" place in U.S. history, than she is in government "for the people by the people."

If America elects any President other than Obama… It will get exactly what it deserves; just like it did for electing Bush to a 2nd term.

There's a reason Obama consistently wins with the most highly educated. He's the smart person's president. Get over the Clintons! Also, we don't have a queen or king in the United States…Ms. Pineda's comment about "ruling" the U.S. This country is in no position to regress. We don't need Queen "off with their heads" Hillary!

I find it interesting at this stage of the nominee process that the super delegates have supported Clinton as much as they have, given the popular vote, states won, pledged delegates show Obama ahead and growing support. Whats up with that ?

Who cares about the Alamo…. get out of the past…. we are looking toward the future. Times have changed and we need to change with it.
Our time has come. Either you are with us or you are against us.
Its time to be proactive and be part of the solution not the problem. Broke politics is the problem - Obama is the solution!

Hillary doesn't give a hill a beans about her supporters personnally… she just wants your vote. Well she isn't getting mine. I want someone with intergrity in the office.

"A test of leadeship in my mind cannot be judged by whats on a paper resume" BO

did my first coment not make it thru CNN?

Vic,

As a proud Texan, maybe you can help me with a question I've had. Why is "Remember the Alamo" so a rallying cry? Didn't the Alamo fall to Mexican forces? I read that it stalled the forces, and was used as a rallying cry in the rest of the conflict, but really - if I want to remember something great about that conflict how about "Remember San Jacinto"? And how exactly does remembering a mission/fort that fell during a conflict apply to the 2008 election?

Can someone please tell me what is so special about Obama? He has the same view points as Hillary except when it comes time to vote on anything all he can do is say "Present" How excatly is that going to help this county? Also how can you strip a state of its delegates just because it moved up a date when they vote? The opinions of those people don't count just because of a simple date? How stupid is that!

I have been listening to all the victory speeches by Obama, Clinton, and McCain. I heard Clinton and Mccain always finish their speech with "God bless America", but Obama only says "thank you, thank you". Anyone could help clear up what is Obama's believing?

Hillary , turn out the lights the party over all good thing must come to an end.

Hillary wasn't even present yesterday in the Senate to vote against giving immunity to telecomm companies that sell us out and to vote on extending more rights to spy on us to the President. She couldn't even (on a day she was getting blown out) bother to stop by the Senate to vote on HUGE issues that are very important to most Democrats who care about civil liberties. Maybe she didn't vote "present" (a legitimate strategy in the Illinois legislature - that she's lying about) - but she didn't vote at all. Way to go Hillary - sell out our civil liberties for your fledgling campaign.

Jimmy Carter–considered to be the most ineffective Democratic President– suffered from bad decisions and a failure to decide. Considering Obama's track record in voting "present" and not making solid decisions, this is great cause for concern. As a New Yorker, I've seen Hillary in action, and she's amazing at making the hard decisions and getting things accomplished.

Vic,

The Alamo was overrun. Just as Hillary will be. Go Obama!

I think Obama is a great canidate and would make a great president
he is obviously a leader and can bring people together and that is very important in a leader.
With that said, Hillary is the one for the job. She has the skills and resources to become a great president. When it comes down to her and Mccain, the specifics are gonna come out. And the Clintons are good at illustrating thier points.
But remeber, Obama made it this far, thats saying something. He may have some tricks up his sleeve yet.

Now, Hillary became the challenger and the underdog..
Obama is VERY HAPPY as well as his fanatic supporters..
The clock is still running, the wheels are still turning, it maybe
Obama's turn to be at the top now while Hillary is iin the bottom,
Who knows, if next primary it will be the other way around?

Texas for Hillary— don't count her out!

Obama is the best choice…He has the integrity and ability to pull the two (or three if you recognize the Independents) parties together to work toward a common goal for the country.

Don't you recall when Bill was in office, he lost the House and the Senate for democrats because of the constant issues surrounding him. He also made our country look weak and gave Osama bin Laden the ability to carryout 9/11. Wake up people.

The talk is good Mr. Obama. The promises sound so tempting…..

Scenario: Obama is president, yet, congress is still full of "status quo" politicians. Do you really believe that his "radical" views and policies will ever come to fruition? I'm also a little uncomfortable with his "willingness" to cozy up to Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela's leaders.

So far, in polls that have asked about the general election in November, Obama does better against McCain than Clinton does. While there is a rationale behind the idea that Clinton is a better general election candidate, this logic does not seem to be playing out. If anything, Obama seems to be a much stronger candidate, showing an ability to pull in typically Republican voters and, as I mentioned above, doing better in polls that pit him against Republicans.

Maybe Mr. Plouffe's comments are a little over confident. However, why don't Hillary supporters see the arrogance of suggesting that superdelegates would override the will of the people in favor of her? That is extremely cocky and dismissive of the voters. Senator Clinton only cares about the states that she wins. How much do you think she'll care about Texas or Ohio if she loses?

Please don't get too cocky. We saw George Bush steal two elections and we know that HillBilly has about the same moral standards, I'm sure she's looking for a way to rig the primaries at this very moment

Don't be so cliche. The Alamo has nothing to do with this campaign. Anyone who brings it up, is trying to tie in history and reference because they lack the imagination to make a new story.

America needs someone fresh, someone with new ideas, and not someone who has been brainwashed by the ol' Washington ways.

Europe supports Obama, and so do I.

America, … you owe it to us !

Björn

I agree that is way too early to call the democratic race over.
What worries me most is at this point I can't see how this race is going to end amicably. I know I would feel cheated if Obama loses now that he is so close to winning, but I all so see how those supporting Hillary would feel cheated if she lose since she is only some 40 delegates behind. Does anyone see a positive future for the democratic party after this highly competitive race? Or is everyone as scared as I am about the possibility of a rift in the democratic party?
The only solution I can see is if one candidate withdraws to prevent this from happening.

Before you criticize David Plouffe, read the article again. He did not say Obama could capture the nomination before the convention either. With the current delegate total, if Obama won all of the remaining states by an advantage of 55% to Clinton's 45% he would still be over 300 delegates short of the nomination.

I'm a proud Texan for Hillary Clinton. My advice to all you "Obamas" is "don't count those chickens before they hatch." But more important than that, is "Remember the Alamo!"

obama 08

In response to the above "Marcela", you sound very ignorant. If all you see is a black person running for president, that is simply racist. Come out the closet.

Are some American voters living with biases that eat out their hearts and hurt their health? Probably, but I would wager that most of these already plan to vote for Senator McCain. I would also wager that Senator McCain would prefer, along with me, that those voters decide without these ancient ridiculous hurtful biases.

It is more than time for the body politic to become healthy and accept people on their merits instead of rejecting them on tribal differences. Look around you, read some international news and discover that tribalism is no more than a cancer. Has Belgium managed to create a governing coalition yet or are they still divided between the Flems and the French? Are the Scots still demanding separation from the English? Are the Palestinians and the Israelis still damaging (and perhaps destroying) the futures of their children? How about Kenya, which until recently was a bastion of civilization, spilling out of control because people are not of the same tribe? Enough tribalism, through that door lies chaos and the destruction of everything we hold dear — look at Senator Obama for who he is.

Senator Obama is the right candidate, at the right time, with the right message for these United States of America. Americans only need to open their eyes and let in the light. Yes we can, America– believe it! Obama '08

Obama is counting his chickens before they hatch.Hillary may be down but she's not out…yet.

Somethings even if true are better left unsaid. One of the very few mistakes and hopefully not a major mistake thus far made by the Obama Team.

Marcela, judging by your comment your not from this country so stop trying to spread your hatred in our country. Why dont you pay more attention to your own government instead obsessing over what we are doing in America. Thats what Obama is trying to do break down the racial divides and he is doing a pretty good job so far.

People want the page turned so I think they will vote for Barack in the General Election.
That is the question I had out here that is why I voted for Hillary.
But the more I hear Barack speak the more I like him.

Dear Marcela Pineda,

Senator Obama is running as a man, not as a black man. It is people like you who want to drag America back into the past and focus on race. Americans are focussed on winning, not whining about who's not going to vote for Barack because he's black. It's a new day, wake up and join America's team.

Also, I'm not concerned about black or white, I'm concerned about red. The blood our soldiers are spilling in a place called Iraq.

There will be voters who will not vote for Obama because he is black, just as some will vote for him because he is. What I find worrying are comments that seem to suggest that the democratic party should not nominate him because there are still some backward people in this country who will not vote for a black man. If I deny Obama my vote because I worry a black man cannot beat a Republican, then in essence I am denying a worthy candidate because of his race. That is not something I can do. This country needs Barack Obama, and would still need Barack Obama even if he was plaid.

I think Plouffe is saying that Clinton will not get to the magic number of 2025. Obama's 50 state campaign has made this very hard for he to get that number.

i expect her to win Ohio 52-44 but that Victory would split delegagtes. Superdelegates may decide this.

I think it is now time for Obama and all of his Obamamites to drop out: they have demonstrated that they can make good speeches, only that and nothing more!

HILLARY FOREVER!

If Hillary wants McCain to be President, she will stay in the race after Texas speaks. The margins run up by Obama since Super Tuesday mean democratic voters have taken a second look at Obama. Obama will be president from 2009 to 2016. Do these years need 90's solutions?

Terri, I would hardly say that about 15 delegates is "way ahead" given how many are already selected. It's essentially tied, with Obama only very slightly in the lead. Hardly "way ahead". Two large-delegate states are coming right up, and if Hillary won them both she'd be back on top again. If she were ahead by about 20, would she then be "way ahead"?

It's amazing Hillary has done as well as she has, given how CLEARLY BIASED the press (and especially CNN) are in favor of Obama. I didn't much trust the integrity of the press already, now I don't at all. The obvious partisanship is disgraceful.

CNN should show more objectivity in reporting instead supporting one while trashing another for the same accomplishments or mistakes.

Moment of change? What do you mean "take back America". Any democratic president will be major change over what we have now. The thought that Obama will be able to do some sort of instant miracle if he becomes president is foolish and narrow-minded.

Is the United States more prepared to be ruled by a woman or by a black person?

As far as I can see, by none of them. Gender and race are playing in the competition. However, consider this:

If Obama wins the nomination, don't you think that there will be voters that will cast their ballot in favour of McCain SO AS NOT TO allow a black person to get to the White House and, in so doing, they will strengthen the possibilities of ANOTHER Republican there?

Amazing.

If Obama wins the nomination, don't you think

Let the delegates be apportioned until all the states have had their say.

I am an Obama supporter, but let's not get too confident. This race is not over until it is over. Everyone must continue to work hard and not get too comfortable.

I agree with the two debates. Obama does not need to debate every week. That is ridiculous. He needs to meet the voters and they need to meet him.

Keep on working hard Senator Obama, you got my vote in CT and I will continue to support your campaign in any way I can.

YES WE CAN!

We cannot allow the surge for Obama lose steam over the next month due to over condfdence. The Clinton machine is always formidable and could be deadly,when threatened, as it seems to be after fObama's sweep. We also need to counter the Clinton push to seat Michigan and Florida delegates—acceptancre of them would create havoc within the Democratic party.

I think, for the good of the country, Obama should step aside and let us have a good shot at the Presidency.

If OBAMA wins the nomination look for a Republican in the White House. I have talked to too too many people that are Democrat like myself who are voting for McCain if he is our option for president. TRUST ME, he will not win.

It might be difficult for Hillary to catch the Pied Piper as he continues to blow his flute (recite the same speach over and over), while the blind children follow him into the abyss.

Mr. Plouffe has made all the right moves so far, so i have no reason to think him saying she can't catch obama will hurt in any way.

i do think that hillary will sell her soul for the nomination and that she is going to get real ugly before she finally has to give a concesssion speech.

it is hard to see hillary winning by large numbers anywhere. it seems that even in texas, ohio and penn that she will not roll over obama like he has been steamrolling her.

president barack obama…. i like the sound of that

I agree with Mohammed Anjorin;

Sounds like Mr Plouffe is attempting to jinx the campaign.

Just shut up and keep winning. You can brag AFTER Obama has won.

This is all the usual PR rhetoric and there is no sense in getting excited about it. Its just like sports talk about an upcoming game. No one says "we could POSSIBLY win but of course we depend on timing and luck and who knows?'"
Both Clinton's people and Obama's have said similar things thru out the campaign. And, of course, both campaign managers and top team are working hard as heck and are not cruising.

Well this Hillary supporter still believes in the impossible!!!

David Plouffe's statement is funny because, on CNN this morning, one of Obama's senior advisers still said that Obama is the underdog in Ohio and Texas. Is he the underdog in those while still being the frontrunner?

You don't have to tell people that Clinton is statistically unlikely to win the nomination, its already on every news show I turn on just like Hillary's "inevitablility was on every news show right up until Iowa.

FYI, I support Obama but I don't think we need to start getting cocky, it doesn't suit the Obama message well.

What a sad, sad day that will be if Obama wins the nomination. Get ready for another 4 years of a reublican, b/c there is no way Obama will beat McCain.

What a pity!!!

To quote a famous Bible proverb - "Let him that thinketh he stands, take heed lest he falls." Obama's cockiness and his campaign staff's arrogance will eventually lead to his downfall.

He is only ahead by 25 delegates! I don't think there is any reason to say that she cannot win the nomination! Obama is trying to plant a seed, but it will never come into fruition. She is very capable of winning this nomination. With all of his speeches of "hope" he of all people ought to know that where there is a chance then anything is possible. Hillary ending up being the democratic nominee is very possible, maybe he ought to practice what he preeches!!!!!!

Hillary Clinton '08

Dear Senator Obama, please put some clothes pins on the mouth of your Campaign Manager. America does not respond well, as a rule, to bragging or displays of egotism. There are some exceptions (Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali), but they had enough charm and talent to make people overlook their inflated sense of self. I walked 8 blocks on slick sidewalks in Baltimore to vote for you, had I read this statement before, I may have changed my mind. There are examples of people who are accomplished either through hard work or privelege who most Americans admire (Queen Elizabeth, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Gates). They all have one thing in common. They are humble.

Why the rush to push an unknown and untested candidate into the role of commander-in-chief and leader of the free world? If Mr. Obama is as great as he presents himself to be, then a few more years in the Senate would provide the American people the opportunity to judge more clearly whether he is in fact the right man for the job.

stop crying he was talking about PLEDGED delegates

While no campaign should take their success for granted, I think it's a worse sin to go back on your word, which Hillary has done by actively campaigning for the seating of delegates from primaries she refused to remove her name from the ballots of because — she said — they wouldn't count anyway.

We have a choice between a candidate who will say anything and do anything to win, and a candidate with a campaign advisor who may be at worst guilty of getting ahead of himself.

if you put obama as the nomnee the republicans will wil win this race this is just what they want, they no they can beat obama, regardless what the polls say, its been there plan all along an the voters fell right into it colon powell will be his running mate an that an unstoppable ticket. your all fools , you are going to lose again because of your stupity. you need to look down the road an read the tea leaves, they set you up. vote hillary texas , ohio, wisconsin save are party dont lit them steal our election again like 2004

More lies out of the Obama camp. Is it possible for Obama and his followers to tell the truth?

If Obama gets the nomination, there will be a "Democrats for McCain" movement that will keep this dispicable human beuing out of the white house.

I'm an Obama supporter and while I think that his campaign is correct about this, I'm not sure that it's wise to put on the mantle of inevitability just yet.

Don't worry, Obama supporters, I will be knocking on wood for the next week after this stunning display of hubris.

Sheesh. We want to project confidence and win, but we don't want to jinx it!

DO NOT BE TOO CONFIDENT, JUST KEEP WORKING UNTIL YOU AND YOUR TEAM WIN THE NOMINATION. I BELIEVE IN OBAMA

This is desperation…how many debates have there already been 18. And she still hasn't released her records for the so-called support she provided to her husband during his presidency. How do we really know where she stood on the issues?

Step aside Clinton or be thrown under the bus.

It's time for Obama. It's time for change. America has spoken.

Where would Obama be without 90% of the black vote? Are they voting race or issues??

I support Huckabee staying in the race because people do need a choice and we do have the right to voice our opinions and what we are saying is, "John McCain, if you want our votes (now and in a re-election) YOU need to be more conservative!!!"

As far as the Obama campaign goes, that was very foolish. Here we are, waiting, waiting, waiting to get a better understanding of where he stands on the issues and all he can do is brag and make conjectures that Hillary can't surmount a 25 delegate lead? Go ahead, Barak, just keep talking - we're listening…

Obama is right, they cant catch the American people.

Hillary is so pathetic. She should drop out.

Obama's campaign manager is spinning the results. Camp Obama is soon going to realize that America is a multicultural nation. Getting votes from one segment of the population isn't going to cut it. Carrying states which are going to be in the Republican column in the general elections is good for show but has no substance, same as Obama's message of change.

Of course these people do not know much about the Bible since they are in tune with the Koran but the Bible says Pride goes before the fall of a man. It will be too late when the Obama camp wakes up to find all the crossover voters have gone back to the Conservative camp for the sake of their families and their country!

It is a great race too early to call at this point. Obama is running a great campaign so far, but let's not get carried away yet and proclaim victory. Hilliary still has a lot of juice left and Bill is still on the campaign trail. The key for Obama is gaining more in-roads with the Hispanic and White women voter, where Hilliary is strong. We will need both to work together to take back the White House and get us out of all the messes Bush will leave behind. Still I am impressed Go OBAMA Go!

Scott, the word is not "cocky", it's "self-confidence". Furthermore, while he's "not there yet", he may as well be! He is destined to become our next President, like it or not!

The idea that Huckabee, much less McCain, could ever win over Obama is an absolute joke!! LOL!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

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

that person, for now, is Obama!

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

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

Obama can deliver a great speech. Obviously he has studied MLK's speeches. However, he has no substance. If this fraud is elected, he will be a one term president, followed by a two term republican. Hillary is sincere , intellegent, hard working. She will get results. People like flashy new things, but never check under the hood. If they did with Obama, they would find nothing there. Go Hillary , if not, please save us McCain.

Attention Barack Obama and David Plouffe: The American people will make that decision in the coming months. And when all is said and done, while you may still lead in "pledged" delegates, Hillary will lead in the popular vote and combined pledged and superdelegates.

Can't wait to vote for Hillary here in PA!

Hillary can't balance her own budget, how is she going to balance ours? Unless she will loan us 500 Billion to help pay for the war she voted for, she has no business running our country. However, Obama has not won until he has won. If Obama supporters think that it’s a done deal, they will be less likely to go out and vote. That is the danger of being too cocky.

You Go Obama!!!!Yes we can!!!!Obama 2008

It's interesting that in this election cycle people would be making such bold statements. There is no way to predict what will happen. Best to let time tell and not be so aggressively optimistic.

Please bloggers: do not equate some of the wins with winning in the electoral college. Yes Obama won in some "red" states but his does not mean that he will win this state in November.

Republicans know how to win and they will do all they can to get out the vote and use negative campaigning re the Democratic nominee.

Denver doesn't end the campaigning…it starts it and the stakes greaten, the money increases and the dirty tricks will be seen everywhere.

I worked on the Kerry campaign and I was amazed at what people did during the campaign.

let the games begin! Hope you're ready Obama…no more Mr. Niceguy or they'll drive right over you.

Why don't you let my comment run? Are you afraid?

Relax Obamacrats! This is a very strategic move and not a case of over confidence at all. By pointing out that it is almost mathematically impossible for Hillary to catch up they are telling the super delegates that now is the time to get on board with the winning candidate. If they don't then they risk being seen as back room saboteurs denying democratic voters their legitimate candidate. The sooner this race is over the sooner we can focus on the general election and take out 100 Year War McCain.

Hillary will kick Obama's buttocks big time in Texas. He needs to stop talking as if he's the preemptive nominee - this is a crafty strategy - but it's not reality. Place your bets on Hillary winning the Texas Hold Em showdown.

Obama is a breath of fresh air in the stale politics of Washington.
We've had too many years of Clinton's and Bush's in the White House. I believe that Obama is the better candidate to reach across all lines and bring us back to a place where we can once-again be proud to be Americans!

We do not need Bill back in the White House . . . I don't care what they call him! It would be a dual-presidency because he'd be calling a lot of the shots. No way!

Hilary was smug enough to believe, right from the start, that her candidacy was a given. Well, it's not! And, thank goodness, the country is speaking!

As for experience, Obama has plenty! The only experience that Hilary has that he does not have is that she has slept with a president. Well, maybe not. But she could have if she had wanted to.

I think Obama's campaign manager should stop speculating on future results and focus on the tough fight that Billary will surely wage…
The work done so far is not complete … if it ain't broke don't fix it.Keep up with the good work .Go Obama !

i hope obama wins because he said its time for change and he speaks the word

I don't understand why Senator Clinton can down play the African-American vote because the majority are not voting for her. She plays up the Latino vote however, the firing/resignation of Patti Solis Doyle was really stupid move. On top of that the resignation of Mark Henry further sounds the death nell of the Clintons' campaign. Senator Clinton also discusses the importance of Blue States vs Red States or winning caucus vs non caucus states. I never heard Senator Obama using excuses for losing. Her rhetoric will divide the country, where Senator Obama's words or hope and inspiration bring us together.

The Clintons are old news and bad news. 20 years of Clinton/Bush is enough.

His time and our time as one people is now.
Obama/2008

Obame is jumping the gun. The man is only 25 delegates ahead of Clinton. He's starting to sound more like McCain saying Huckabee doesn't stand a chance, except McCain's statement makes a lot more sense. Ever heard the phrase, don't count your chickens until they've hatched Senator Obama?

Hillary doesn't really need to catch Obama. The Clintons run the DNC. And I have 3 words for Obama: "Michigan and Florida". HIllary won those states hands down, and yeah, they don't count because the DNC has stripped those states of their delegates. And yeah… Obama wasn't even on the ballat. But again, the Clintons own the DNC. So… Don't be surprised to see a fignt from Clilnton when she loses to get the delegates to count. Just you wait and see. Don't count your chickens quite yet Obama… I think you've forgotten who you're dealing with.

All I have to say is that: this is the time of change, and let new faces, new blood enter the white house. We're so tired of dynasty. All these big names are reserved for the past. Give Obama or McCain the chance to be breath the air in the White House. Hillary has to step aside because she won't catch Obama. Trust me.

Somebody better wake up and stop obama with a middle name like mohamed people better start thinking is there something to it. If he wins we may all me on our knees praying to mecca or have our heads chopped off for not doing it. My vote is for McCain.

Doesn't that mean that its impossible for Obama to win the nomination too? They're only 25 delegates apart. He'd have to win every contest by the same margins, and just because its happened a couple times this month, it doesn't mean its going to happen again.

The Obama campaign is getting overconfident.

@American: Pul-eeze. How often are you going to drag out that tired old dog that won't hunt?

You already know by now that the 29 "Present" votes that Mr. Obama gave in Illinois on abortion bills meant "No". You probably likely know that under Illinois senate rules, "Present" means "No". You also likely know by now that Planned Parenthood asked Illinois Dems to vote "Present" instead of "No", in order to help pro-choice Dems and even Republicans kill the bills without having to face anti-choice forces back in their districts during an election year.

You also likely know that both Chicago NOW and Illinois Planned Parenthood thanked Mr. Obama for his actions, and gave him a perfect rating on the issue of supporting a woman's right to choose.

So, if you still want to drag out "Duh, he voted Present", then you can do so. The only person that you're fooling, however, is yourself if you think that tired and frankly silly attack has any weight with anyone.

This race is far from over. How can anyone say that Obama is too far ahead for Hillary to catch up. That is nonsense. There are many more states that have not voted. Hillary and Obama will probably be so close that neither one will have enough delegates to win the nomination. They will have to work something out.

Hillary for President, Obama as VP. Actually I think Obama would make a better Press Secretary because he is a great speaker. He is all talk, no action. He sounds like he is running for president of the student council. The republicans are going to destroy him if he gets the nomination. This is not American Idol, this is serious and our country has major problems that needs someone to fix them, and that person is Hillary Clinton.

For democrats to win the White House, they need Obama and not Billary to go against McCain. McCain will lose because of the unpopular president and all the mess we're in. It will be a status quo of th eold policies. But if democrats nominate Billary, they will lose the White House since she is a polarizing figure, and not liked by many independents, and the younger generation. Obama represents a 'movement' hard to describe, and not just a candidacy. Obama will be the ONE.

Obama has obvious momentum, and people want change. No more political dynasties & "politics as usual." Mrs. Clinton mismanaged her secretive and undemocratic effort to establish health care reform in the l990's, and she is not offering a realistic scenario now for coverage for everyone by mandate and regulation. The votes won't be there, nor will the funding materialize. We not only need a Democratic president not beholden to lobbyists, but a Democratic majority in the Congress. Then, and only then, will we get fiscal responsibility, a few major clearcut legislative priorities (not a laundry list), and attention to the longterm needs of the country & society. This country needs to get its groove back, and concentrate on the future, not repackaging the past.

All he says is change change change change change change…blah blah blah. It's all talk and no action.

I agree with that Mohammed. I'm a little put off by these comments. I wish they would just keep going like they have been. There is no reason to rub it in, and in fact that's the kind of politics we don't want in the White House, and the reason we're voting Obama. Reel in your people Obama, don't give Hillary a reason to rally her troops.

Hillary went after the black vote until the voters made their statement that they want change and black voted for Obama. Now she is going after the latinos ,until they too go for Obama. She'll abandon them as well. Hillary is for Hillary and her biggest concern is not the country , it is the clintons dynasty and their return to the white house. I really have an issue with their agendas and their carelessness about the american people, they just want they want.

I understand what you mean Mohammed Anjorin.

I think that Mr. Plouffe's confindence in their campaign (Obama's) could be viewed as arrogance. I think he's pushing it a bit by saying that it is it “next to impossible” for Clinton to capture the Democratic nomination. That's funny though … we'll see whether or not this is true.

Obama '08

I do agree with McCain's people that Mr. Huckabee can't catch up. I do respect his determination and will, but agree that it is time for him to bow out gracefully. However, it is WAY too early to say the same about Hillary Clinton (much as I's like to). Obama is way ahead in pledged delegates, but there are still several states left, plus the superdelegate factor.

Don't get too cocky Mr. Plouffe, you're not there yet and better campaigns than yours have gone up in smoke with much less cockiness.

Mohammed, Don't be upset over the comments. There is a good reason that Mr. Plouffe made those comments, it wasn't based on arrogants, it's based on polls. That's how campaigh managers come up with their strategies. I am personally very impressive with the excellent job Mr. Plouffe had done. They are usually right on the money. They are quick to admit when Obama may not do well in a certain state as well.

"The Clinton campaign has said that the leader in pledged delegates will not necessarily be the party’s nominee, as superdelegate votes have equal weight in the Democratic nominating process."

This statement should send a shiver down every American's back. Hillary Clinton is fine with subverting the will of the people. Now do you believe she's only in this for herself?

Also, the DNC is not going to change the rules in midstream by seating the delegates from MI and FL just to please a losing candidate. This egomaniac is willing to do anything to win.

I'm not wild about Obama, but in this case he's by far the lesser of two evils.

Listen,all Obama supporter: who will laugh to the end in Nov? that 's John McCain. If Obama is the Demc nomiee,lots people like my family are going to vote for John McCain.

Mohammed Anjorin: There is nothing to be "appalled" about. It is posturing. Perhaps it was a bit arrogant but I am sure that they know that they still need to fight hard. Also, making you look inevitable brings voters to your side because everyone wants to have voted for the winner.

Yes that is very good point M. Anjorin, but he was refering to the PLEDGE delegates which he has a more outstanding lead. But it is not wise too get overconfident, you see how the Clintons were before the primaries; and look at them now.

Doug

They way you are disrespecting Hillary is an outrage But when we say something about OBAMA , your camp tell us we are racists ..
My friend you celebrate to fast before The Fat lady from Texas sign!!!

I agree with Mr. Anjorin above. Don't sell the pelt before you have slain the bear. A lot of work remains to be done. And, whether Mr. Obama wins or not, a lot of fences will have to be mended to carry the primary turnout into the election… and more.

I tend to agree with Obama's camp. He is on his way to becoming our next President of the United States in 2008!!!! He is a brilliant intellectual and will bring everyone together. Go Obama in 2008!!!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

hey dave, do you really think a 25 delegate lead makes obama unbeatable?
now that sounds like a fairy tale to me.

I agree Mohammed—–We've got work to do. Let the Clinton camp waste time making comments.

don't worry…if barack gets the nomination, the republicans will stop him in his tracks. barack, being the most liberal senator out there, will not be able to hide behind his pretty speeches. he'll be forced to answer the tough questions. who will he have to blame then??

PLEASE lets not get arrogant, you have people looking for a reason to vote for hillary so lets just cool our jets "right now". its a humbling, positve energy exp that is spreading across the land "CAN YOU FEEL IT". is the theme that should resonate out of your camp. also my i repeat COME OUT OF PREACHER MODE jack legged preacher mode at that.reflect before you speak KEEP IT SHORT AND KEEP IT REAL. THE REPUBLICANS HAVE GOTTEN THE NATION IN A FREEFALL.

I would like to plead with the Obama Team, please don't fall into that trap and give the media any excuse to print or say anything negative. I support Obama 100% and he is winning and I've seen it happen too many times where the media can't wait to throw darts at the person on top. Just as stated in the other comment. Obama has worked too hard to let something like gloating block him from the White House. Obama camp, please don't hurt your candidate. Stay the course! It's not a done deal yet.

Obama can talk the talk but can he walk the walk. All you Obama supporters out there you better hope and pray that he can walk the walk - causing talking gets us no where!!!! This is not about black and white which everyone has made it be. This is not about man versus woman which everyone has made it be. This is about not turning the clocks back to racial wars in the United States, back to discrimination against women in the United States. Everyone better examine their minds and make sure that this is not just a "fad" that everyone wants to follow but a solution to the discrimination against all Americans both here and abroad!!

This race has a way to go and it behoves both candidates and their supporters to keep it from going negative so that reconciliation is not possible at the end.

Obama has the momentum and Clinton has to regroup and stop making mistakes- I worry her Texas/Ohio strategy sounds an awful lot likeGuiliani's Florida strategy.

Now that Seantor Obama is clearly ahead and can no longer claim the "underdog" status, the press should subject him to the kind of scrutiny Senator Clinton and her campaign had been subjected to all this time.
The promise of change and the rhetoric of hope, audacious or otherwise, need to be backed up by substance and concrete ideas on how to solve this country's problems.
The establishment in Washington is an old boys club so entrenched, that it would take more than hope to effect real change.

An by the way, the 90% of the black vote that went to Senator Obama in the last Potomac races is undisputable proof that RACE is a major factor in this election. It is naive to think that it is not.

I agree..no gloating right now please…you might jinx it!!

The battle for the base is breaking for Obama. As Obama is now trouncing Hillary in all of the categories that she counted among core constituencies (with the exception of white women and latinos - who he won by 5% in Maryland), isn't it just a little more than momentum? Hillary is starting to resemble a fated Guiliani, conceding all remaining contests in February as she tries to shore up a few delegate-rich states in March… Guiliani at least had a shot w/ transplanted New Yorkers in Florida. But since Obama is carving into every one of Hillary's base constituencies, she really appears to be circling the drain. Only the political theft of superdelegates could save her now.

Obama 08

Re: Florida and Michigan: This is typical Billary, the rules don't apply to me, and if you call me on it, you are part of a vast right wing conspiracy to prevent me from saying anything and doing anything to get elected.

I predict Julian Bond and the NAACP are going to regret backing Billary.

Wow, last I checked, it was impossible for EITHER of them to get the nomination without the superdelegates…. Wow, just arrogant…. Not very smart, look at what happened the last time he started bragging and being a "sore winner".

This is exactly what cost you in NH, when will people learn. It was not the crying, it was the fact that he said, "See I told ya", and NH voters said "No you didn't"….

Mohammed, I agree with you completely. Humility is much more attractive than overconfidence (which can too easily slip into arrogance).

Obama too fast,dont jump in conclusion there is long way to go my dear.Clintons are tough

I just can not see that is a movement, rather is playing with people's emotion about last 7 years. First Russian president had his movement to take over the government. After that, Russia failed miseably. If you consider have a new president is a movement, sorry, I can not see. A real movement is for changing the world to a better place, change our live better in the States. So far, Senator Obama has not showed us if he can do that.

Obama and his camp is crazy to think that the Clinton campaign has suddenly lost the ability to beat him. This is the FIRST time he has been in the lead since the primaries began. He seems to live in a land of make believe…..this is not someone that I want as a President of the United States.
Also, why is he so affraid to debate with Hillary. Funny how all he wants to do is make speaches and not answer questions on the issues! This man would NOT make a very good President. If he goes on to win the Presidency I guess we should prepare for the same ole things we have been dealing with for the past eight years!

I don't know how helpful it is to rally Clinton supporters at this time, but I must say that Obama is winning the popular vote by over a half million and winning the pledged delegate count by over 100 delegates. Why then is he losing the Super Delegate count to Clinton? He has been able to overtake her in delegates even though she has over 100 more super delegates than he does. I hope the super delegates don't take this election.

As an Obama supporter, I can appreciate the fact that the hard work is about to begin. Yes, the Clinton campaign has issues and the Clinton machine uses some rather archaic tactics, but it ain't over until the fat lady sings.

please dont get too comfortable. i am a supporter but i also know there is a long way to go yet

You cannot have it both way. on one hand you are courting those old politician for endoresment, at another hand you are negativate those superdelegates. on one hand you can say whatever negative thing you want about another candidate, on the other hand, everytime anotehr candidate points out your bad stuff, you cry for foul, for racial attack. It is disgusting!

I am praying that Obama would win.

Go Obama!

It does look quite tough for Hillary. Victories in Ohio and Texas will have to be pretty substantial for her to stay competetive.

Whatever happens I hope the Democratic Party rethinks its superdelegate system. If Obama wins the most pledged delegates and Hillary takes the nomination it will destroy the party.

I agree that he probably shouldn't have come out and said this, but he's right.

Even if they split the remaining delegates 55-45, in favor of Clinton, (which is more realistic than her winning by 20 or 30 points) she will not have ennough delegates to secure the nomination. He will still be ahead of her in pledged delegates, so even if the super delegates have to decide the race, they're not going to go against the winner of the pledged delegates: the person who has won the most votes.
If that happens, the DNC better call the National Guard because they're going to have a big problem in the streets the day of the convention.

I too, as a STRONG Obama supporter cannot see the reason for such arrogant predictions in the face of a difficult battle ahead. Comments such as this are just asking for undecided voters to prove them wrong. We need to be positive and realistic in our fight to put Obama in the White House, and discounting Hillary Clinton is a foolish error.We Obama supporters, both employed and just inspired, need to remain positive and aware of the uncertainty of this race!

shame shame hasnt your mother ever told you to never count your chickens befor the hatch……you never know

i must strongly agree with the last writer. in reading the comments by david plouffe, i was immediately struck by the thought that voters have a way of turning against the candidate (or his camp) who displays overconfidence or, dare i say, cockiness. and, if we have learned anything during this campaign season, it is that we are all better off waiting to see the results than to predict them. as an obama supporter, i ask that you resist such rhetoric and, instead, stay on task in the efforts that have drawn more and more to barack obama and his message.

She may not be able mathematically to win - but neither can he, last time I looked (i.e., last night). Both sides have no choice but to carry on, as much as one wishes the other would quit. It at least makes things interesting.

Why do you care? H. Overall, it is a politic game. The voters know nothing but their feeling. There is less intelligent people in this country. What you can do?

Good point, Mohammed.

I say the Florida & Michigan states have a do over, caucus rules if necessary. The voters of these states should be counted and seated at the convention. Obviously, the previous votes shouldn't count due to candidates agreement not to campaign. Why punish the electorate?

Let's be fair and fix it right this time. Otherwise, we're headed toward a super delegate showdown and everone suffers.

It's just posturing. I understand your point but I think it's best to err on the side of overconfidence than to appear nervous.

I must agree with the previous statement that's been made. I feel