February 16, 2008
Posted: February 16th, 2008 08:58 PM ET
Clinton said Saturday she will leave Wisconsin a day earlier than previously planned.
Clinton said Saturday she will leave Wisconsin a day earlier than previously planned.

KENOSHA, Wisconsin (CNN) – Hillary Clinton is preparing to take her nomination fight all the way through June and to the Democratic convention in Denver, she told reporters in Wisconsin Saturday.

"I campaigned with my husband until he wrapped up this nomination in June [of 1992]," she said at a press conference here. "I thought it was fun. I had a good time. I am prepared to go the distance."

Her comments echoed those of campaign adviser Harold Ickes, who said on a conference call earlier in the day that neither candidate will earn the 2,025 pledged delegates needed to win the nomination, and that the 796 party insiders known as superdegates should be able to discern on their own which candidate can best "carry the ticket" in November.

Clinton argued that the superdelegates are "supposed to exercise independent judgement" and "make their decisions based on anything they choose to base it on."

"That is their role," she said.

This year's protracted nomination fight, Clinton said, is good for party excitement and is hardly out of the ordinary in American political history.

"I know some of you have only covered the '04 and 2000 campaign, which were really kind of anomalies," she said. "The nominees were determined early. But that's not the usual pattern. My husband didn't wrap up the nomination in '92 until June. And usually it takes a while to sort all this out."

The New York senator said she will urge her delegates at the convention to seat the delegations from Michigan and Florida, who voted for Sen. Clinton but had been previously stripped of their convention votes by the Democratic National Committee for holding early primaries.

"If there are contested delegations, the convention votes on them. Those are the rules," she said.

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Wisconsin


GObama!   February 17th, 2008 1:58 am ET

Banana-Gate! Let's have the Banana-Delegates decide to overrule the loyal constituents of the Democrat Party and turn this into a Banana Republic! Didn't Hillary support disenfranchising Florida and Michigan in November when she agreed to strip the delegates from those states? Didn't her attack dog, Harold Ickes, vote as a BananaDelegate to enforce this rule in Summer? The Clintons are shameless power-grabbers and the country will be better off with them falling off of the political map. Shame on you, Billary!

Nan   February 17th, 2008 1:47 am ET

As if she has a choice?

Jayson   February 17th, 2008 1:47 am ET

Well unless she wants to see the Democratic party implode she better hope that the Super delegates choose to respect the wishes of the voters instead of randomly choosing to do as they please due to pressure and other factors

jkbowman   February 17th, 2008 1:46 am ET

Prepared to go the distance? That's an odd thing to say in a state that you're cutting out on early.

mari   February 17th, 2008 1:45 am ET

it just shows, hillar clinton will do anything to win.
latina for obama

OBAMA 2008
SI SE PUEDE

Jim, Carbondale, IL   February 17th, 2008 1:44 am ET

Nope, we're ready for new leadership.

HGM   February 17th, 2008 1:44 am ET

As a Democrat I can't for the life of me understand who the heck is supporting Hillary????? For those of you who do, can't you understand that THERE IS NO WAY SHE CAN BEAT JOHN MCCAIN??????? Man, why is that so hard to understand??? A vote for hillary is a vote for President Mccain!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary   February 17th, 2008 1:31 am ET

GO HILLARY! I know that you will make it! We never wavered our support to you since we believe that you will fight for our causes and we will have our voice heard in the White House!

Obamafan?   February 17th, 2008 1:30 am ET

As a former Obama supporter, I start to concern about the recent progresses with Obama's campaign which is playing race card. This is a very dangerous business since all it causes is hatred and division among democrats. We may lose again to republican this year.

shelly   February 17th, 2008 1:28 am ET

I am very happy to hear that Hillary is going to go the distance and not be subject to pressure from the media and her opponent. This entire process is the furthest from Democratic that it can be. Less than 5% of the population of the Caucus states voted and they are deciding for the entire state. Obama is asking for the people to vote, and not the superdelegates, fine. But you can't have it both ways. Super delegates vote for who their state voted for and we seat Michigan and Florida. It was Obama's choice to take his name off the ballot in Michigan. I would categorize that as a mistake from someone with no political expereince. You can't change the rules in mid-stream to suit your need. Bottom line, superdelegates vote for who they feel has the best credentials to lead this country and we leave Michigan and Florida out, or we don't and their delegates count. In addition, the popular vote has no bearing on this process so why are we talking about it again. We can see how far it got Al Gore. FOR HILLARY IN WASHINGTON STATE!!!!!!!

JerryZ   February 17th, 2008 1:27 am ET

I was once a Hillary backer. To see her go negative and change the rules mid-stream is wrong. Both campaigns agreed to not campaign in both states and the votes wouldn't count towards delegates. Now she's behind and wants to change them? nd to say the states that voted for Obama are irrelevant? So she's saying the democrats, independents and even the republican voters that went to Obama are irrelevant too? How arrogant she is. Now were seeing the ugly side everyone says she has. She cares about Florida and Michigan? Yea right because she needs the votes and the delegates. She doesn't care about the voters, just herself.

What a ugly, deceitful person. That's who we want for president?

ilforobama   February 17th, 2008 1:26 am ET

"The New York senator said she will urge her delegates at the convention to seat the delegations from Michigan and Florida, who voted for Sen. Clinton but had been previously stripped of their convention votes by the Democratic National Committee for holding early primaries."

Ever tried loosing gracefully? I like how she thinks its just ok to bend the rules if it means that she gets power as a result. Stop BSing your way to the people of Florida and Michigan... you don't care about their voting rights you care about their delegates. Pfft, and she knocks Obama for making "fake speeches"...

Nick In L.V.   February 17th, 2008 1:26 am ET

She is the only Democrat that will have my vote in the general election. Obama is a joke to me and has not inspired or earned my support. If I'm forced to I'll vote for McCain. Experience counts! Clinton will make an excellent President.

catherine   February 17th, 2008 1:22 am ET

And we're prepared to go the distance for you too Hillary!

We don't need rhetoric. We need RESULTS!

GO HILLARY '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Wittmann   February 17th, 2008 1:21 am ET

Should Obama obtain a clear majority of pledged delegates and then
dispoiled by the super\delegated, would he consider RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT ??

TOM

JF   February 17th, 2008 1:20 am ET

On a side note...I am so sick and tired of Wolf Blitzer and his inability to keep things 50/50. It is so very obvious that he LOVES Obama and as a television viewer looking for fair reporting, I resent it. Give me the facts and stop bending the stories to create some big "America loves Obama" vibe. Get real. American's love Clinton too. Period. I think that most of CNN would love to see Clinton fail and it's starting to become very obvious. When this happens it cuts my desire to even watch your network...I might as well start watching Fox news and if you think that was a slap at your network, YOU ARE 100% CORRECT.

John Smith   February 17th, 2008 1:11 am ET

Just get lost, and the soul of the Dem party and this nation will be saved!!

dieter   February 17th, 2008 1:10 am ET

So now Hillary Clinton's campaign is saying that the the rest of the elections are meaningless because the Superdelegates will determine the outcome? Then why is she still campaigning in Texas and Ohio?

observer#1   February 17th, 2008 1:07 am ET

Hang in there Hillary. I will contiue to contribute to your campaign as long as you are in there. Florida and Michigan should be counted, you can't leave several million Americans voice unheard. The Republicans caused this not the Democratic party, count them!

Phoenix Fans of Hillary   February 17th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Thank you, Hillary Clinton, for being dedicated to the American people and its land. I heard your speech today on CNN, and you covered so many important issues. Your speech had far more meat in it than the Bonehead Obama "Yes we can!"....repetitive crap. All the way to the White House, Mrs. Clinton...Phoenix is behind you!!!!!

Robin   February 17th, 2008 12:58 am ET

You will have alot of people either not voting or voting Republican if Hillary is the nominee.

Kevin L. Howard   February 17th, 2008 12:58 am ET

As far as I'm concerned, Senator Clinton can't go far enough. Perhaps she could join President Bush on his tour of Africa, and discuss her support for his war in Iraq.

Vic of New York   February 17th, 2008 12:50 am ET

What a sleeze bag – this Clinton.

Not enough that she stole $200,000 in vluables from the whitehouse that she had gto return.

Not enough that she stole the New York Senatoral race by using her husbands political influence in true CARPETBAGGER form.

Not enough that she stole criminal justice by having her hubby pardon her old lawyer pals before leaving the whitehouse.

Now she wants to steal an election by "pimping" her daughter to curry favor among the super delagates and trying to change the DNC primary rules in Florida and Michigan.

YOU CLINTONS HAVE NO MORALS...!

MT   February 17th, 2008 12:49 am ET

No thanks...we hope you don't.

Good-bye, Hillary(& Bill) – don't let the door hit you.........

wis29   February 17th, 2008 12:47 am ET

Hillary is the best candidate still standing. Obama would be so bad for our country...so many promises he will not live up to...just as he pledged to use public funding IF he gets the dem. nomination, now all of a sudden it is 'presumptious' of him to make a commitment now, millions of dollars of donations later, but it wasn't presumptious a year ago. He is an agent for change, an AGENT OF CHANGE HIS MIND...he promises he can give you Hope, then crush it with his bare hands.
YES WE CAN...Run America into the ground by choosing Obama.
Hillary, despite all the hate she gets from many people, is resilient; a very important characteristic I look at in a leader. She's no rock star, and she's no war hero, but she has gone through personal pain and endured bad publicity and scandals, yet she is still able to have the strength to run for President and fight the good fight for universal health care, even after being defeated 15 years ago. That's dedication you CAN and SHOULD believe in. Not just hope, but an unwavering WILL to serve the people...That's Hillary.

Peter Kavanagh   February 17th, 2008 12:47 am ET

I guess with her leaving early it means Hillary is going to "write off " Wisconsion just as she has written off most of America . That's just what we (dems) need is another leader who wants to play "red state , blue state . Read the writting on the wall Hillary ... its over .

Mia   February 17th, 2008 12:47 am ET

Does anyone remember when Democrats lost the House and Senate because Clinton was concerned more about his legacy than what was good for the Democratic Party? Looks like it will happen again. When the Clintons have to decide between what is in the best interest for them and what is the best interest for the country they will always pick A. (C'mon, you can't tell me he had the nation's interests in mind when he was fooling around on his wife)?

Amazed   February 17th, 2008 12:45 am ET

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a Bloomberg interviewer Friday that voter preferences and primary results should play a part in how superdelegates made their decision.

Hillary Clinton argued that the superdelegates are "supposed to exercise independent judgment" and "make their decisions based on anything they choose to base it on."

One of them is not telling the truth.
If Nancy Pelosi is running, I will vote for her.

Murry   February 17th, 2008 12:43 am ET

It's hypocritical for Clinton to say that she is a champion of voters rights in the case of Michigan and Florida and at the same time say it's okay for superdelegates to overrule the peoples choice. So which is it?

gloglo   February 17th, 2008 12:40 am ET

How come the media hasn't looked into or commented on Larry Sinclair, if it was Hillary that had this said about her you guys would be all over her, Why hasn't anyone just asked Obama if this is true?

ann   February 17th, 2008 12:37 am ET

Go Hillary! Of course you're going to go the distance...and you're going to win the nomination. We're counting on you and on the super delegates to realize you represent democratic interests and are the one who can win in November. Thanks for everything you do.

gloglo   February 17th, 2008 12:37 am ET

I am a bit perplexed at the media's reaction about not having access to Chelsea, I would think that the media would be much more upset at Obama for not granting full access to himself and not debating, after all he is the one that is running for president, not Chelsea

aware   February 17th, 2008 12:37 am ET

Hillary the HOPE of 08 :)

The words of peace are sweet to the ear but the hard work of justice is necessary to bring forth peace. Hillary is the best candidate to do the work of justice that will bring forth the fruit of peace.

Texasboo   February 17th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Hillary is divisive and will hurt the Democratic party deeper than any other candidate will ever have. If she becomes the nom, I am writing in my candidate.

A vote for Hillary (warmonger)is a vote for McBush. Just same old politics as usual. HIllary is more conservative than McBush is, and if she becomes the Nom, it will be a continuation from Bush with Mccain. The war will never end and our economy will head into a deep recession.

As an Army vet, I will NEVER vote for a candidate that fully supported BUSH in all his WAR EFFORTS but doesn't have the responsiblity or leadership to own up to the choices made.

Tom Wittmann   February 17th, 2008 12:35 am ET

WILL CNN AND THE MEDIA NOT REACT ADEQUATELY TO HILLARY's OUTRAGEOUS DISCLOSURE ???

TOM

TERRENCE BILLINGS   February 17th, 2008 12:34 am ET

Hillary really needs to to see if she can talk Barack into becoming his running mate, because there is no way she can win the Democratic Nomination, and I would hate for her to leave empty handed.

Belle   February 17th, 2008 12:33 am ET

There are 49 delegates separating the two. This is a dead heat.

Willie   February 17th, 2008 12:31 am ET

"Her comments echoed those of campaign adviser Harold Ickes, who said on a conference call earlier in the day that neither candidate will earn the 2,025 pledged delegates needed to win the nomination, and that the 796 party insiders known as superdegates should be able to discern on their own which candidate can best "carry the ticket" in November."

Please tell me I'm not the only one who sees the hypocracy of Clinton honoring the voice of voters in Michigan and Florida by insisting that their votes count on one hand, and proposing that Super Delagtes be allowed to overide the will of the people across America on the other hand! Clinton will say (or do) ANYTHING TO WIN.

nellie   February 17th, 2008 12:27 am ET

there had been people calling the radio stations that obama was airing campaign ads and he tried to deny it. how can we believe him he says something and does different things. he had just reminded me of bush with double standard activities. those people in florida knew they were not going to be seated but they voted because they didn't want to be disenfranchized. they want everybody to know their votes mattered and they voted for obama also it's obvious total the count how many people voted. I think it's fair. obama can't make an excuse he didn't campaign there , there were witnesses. he is not a candidate for change . obama is a big liar himself

Jen   February 17th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Ok good, please go far far away. In fact, it would be best for our country if you, Bill, and Chelsea move to another continent.

Marla   February 17th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Hang in there Hillary, folks will come to their senses.

Tom Wittmann   February 17th, 2008 12:22 am ET

THE CLINTONS HAVE DISCARDED THEIR MASKS.

Hillary factually confesses here that her intention is to supersede the ample majority of delegates which Obama will obtain in the
convention by using the vote of the establishment, meaning the superdelegates, to first to seat illegally and outrageously her invalid delegates from Florida and Michigan, and then using these delegates and the same superdelegates to nominate her !!!

TOM

Jerry   February 17th, 2008 12:21 am ET

the delegates from Michigan and Florida cannot be seated at the convention. the DNC stripped those states of their delegates well before those primaries happened. all of the other candidates promised the DNC that they would NOT campaign there, and did not. Senator Clinton thinks that she can break and then change the rules after the fact when things aren't going her way. If Senator Clinton was so concerned about those voters being disenfranchised why didn't she speak up when the states ignored the DNC rules and moved their primary dates up. She didn't speak up because she was planning on ignoring party rules and campaign in those states anyway and then raise this stink about voter rights if she fell behind as she has.

those states will need to hold new primaries or caucuses if they want delegations seated in August. nuff said!

mike d.   February 17th, 2008 12:20 am ET

"If there are contested delegations, the convention votes on them. Those are the rules," she said.
YOU ALREADY VOTED AGAINST THEM!

JBVoter   February 17th, 2008 12:18 am ET

I would lose respect for Hillary Clinton if she does not go the distance. We are counting on her to change this country for the better, the best that we all can share. People around the world are counting on Hillary Clinton. Go, Go, Go HIllary!

Siobhan Perrow   February 17th, 2008 12:17 am ET

Hillary is in Ohio saying she is against the trade agreement for the White Blue Collar worker, then she goes down to the Border of Texas and tell the Latinos she on thier side... pure trade agreement. Anything to win! I don't want her or Obama or McCain, nor a Ron Paul. I want a President for the people of America. If you catch a person lying we the people should stop them and say "No More"...If we sit the whole dam day out maybe they will listen!

Sarah Smith   February 17th, 2008 12:17 am ET

Hello Everyone! Obama won't debate Hillary because it's free air time for her..

he has the money to buy his own airtime, she does not..

he's not going to accept her invites to debate because it's just free hot air time for her.

I think it's really too much to see Bill and Chelsea all over the place as if they are going to make a difference.. as if this country wants to see more of THEM ALL for 4 years – in OUR FACE !!!

Please NO!! Basta! Enough! Go away!

Let us MOVE ON!

David   February 17th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Wow... she is embaressing herself. The race was hers to lose and she lost magnificantly. Inept doesn't really cover it.

Hopefully this will be the last we see of Hillary Clinton.

Seth   February 17th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Thank God! I was really beginning to worry that because of blatantly biased reporting like that of CNN and others, she would bow out. But Hillary is a fighter, someone who really cares about the people. Obama on the other hand is the biggest fake we have seen in generations. Preying on the hopes and dreams of not only everyday Americans, but big business and numerous special interests groups. I suspect that by June we will have learned more about Obama's ties to special interests and his willingness to be bought by the highest bidder. I challenge CNN to start posting comments other than those of Obama fanatics!

raj   February 17th, 2008 12:14 am ET

sure what a loser why do not win and say it.

e man   February 17th, 2008 12:13 am ET

she's going the distance.
she's going for speed.
She's all alone, all alone in her time of need.

Truth hurts   February 17th, 2008 12:12 am ET

No, Senator Clinton, you meant to say that you were prepared to win at all cost, even it translates into the destruction of your opponent, and worse, the (your) democratic party. What ego?

Sandra   February 17th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Is CNN going to post my comment? Or just run these pro-Clinton articles without any comments as CNN has done all day? Obama will still win and CNN will lose viewer trust as a result.

Mary- Lawrence KS   February 17th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Super Delegates have been around a long time (since the 80's, I believe). Whether you like it or not, Obama shouldn't say on one hand that Super Delegate's rules be changed so that they must vote "the will of the people" and then on the other hand say that Hillary can't ask for Michigan and Florida to be seated.... not the will of the people. If you want to follow the rules that are place, then follow ALLl of the rules as they were set before this election started.... before Michigan and Florida got punished. Both candidates seem to be positioning themselves to want to control the outcome of the race by which rules they believe are fair and which are not. It has always been the case that Super Delegates are not bound to vote as their constituencies voted. If there is a precedence/rule of seating delegates for states that were previously punished, then go by how it was.... don't make up rules mid-game..... it smells very badly with the voters. Lay out what the rules are to us so that we understand them and don't change them until after this election. It would be a huge disservice to the Democratic Party to not find a way to give Michigan and Florida voters a voice at the convention.... it would be a huge disservice to require Super Delegate to vote a specific way.... why would we even have Super Delegates if their expertise isn't needed?

S. Holt   February 17th, 2008 12:08 am ET

The race will be over before June, Senator Clinton. You are not focusing on the Democratic Party, you are focusing on Bill and Hillary. If by chance, those votes from Michigan and Florida are even considered at the convention. .. there will be chaos you have never imagined. You and Barack and the DNC chose to eliminate them. Then you take your canoe and decide to give them a silent voice. Now, you want them counted. I don't think so. You don't make the rules and you don't change the rules to benifit The Clinton campaign. All your followers are living in a cloud, and it will rain on you and your parade. Be careful what you wish for.

George   February 17th, 2008 12:07 am ET

Its a whole a lot easier for the Junior Senator to criticize Senator Clinton because he has only two years of a experience versus thirty something years of legacy.

Norman Miller   February 17th, 2008 12:07 am ET

Obviously, following the rules is not in your play book. Your essentially saying that you don't care what the people want. Hillary... you are not moral enough to be President. I have had enough of you. I want a President who knows the difference between what is right and wrong and it isn't you. I for one, am ditching you and going to Obama's corner.

Anonymous   February 17th, 2008 12:07 am ET

I think Hillary is loosing; She is a smart woman and I would love to see a woman president but not her. She is too obsess with the presidency. I would have vote for her if she divorced Clinton because is walking on Bill Clinton's shadow.....

Milton   February 17th, 2008 12:06 am ET

I'm not sure if Mrs. Clinton truly understands how this election is going. In a new age where people don't want to hear politicians talk negitive about eachother, she continues to do just that. I understand she needs to go after Mr. Obama, but there are many way's to do it without looking like she is making herself look like, (with all do respect) a political attack dog. Her attacks seem personal, jelious, and flat out, not what most american or atleast many people I know, want to hear. When I'm looking for a leader of our nation, I want a person that will pull us together as one nation, one people, one government. Speeches are not alot of talk, as Mrs. Clinton so eliquently said. Speeches are words that can bring people together, or can tear people apart. Which one is Mrs. Clinton doing?

Kathy Rogers   February 17th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Hillary is right, the Superdelegates, just like any other voter has the right to pledge the candidate they so choose...
The will of the voters in Michigan and Florida are just as important as any other state. Those real people out voting in those states obviously thought they're votes counted,If over 2 million people turned out to vote, then the right thing to do is count the delegates in Hillarys favor...Hillarys name and another Democrats name was on those ballots,it was legal for them to vote for Hillary, therefore all of the Florida and Michigan votes are Legally Binding...Since Obama "CHOSE" to not have his name on those states ballots he has no right to claim they are unjust votes...When Obama say's he wants the popular public vote to be the winnner of the nomination, he is a liar...Anyone with common sense knows Hillary is clearly the popular public vote and I hope that the DNC rightfully seats the Florida and Michigan Delegates,the sooner the better ...It is only those who chose to vote for Hillary that Obama wrongly contests... If I remember right, Floridia and Michigan voters are still citizens of the USA ... Kathy Rogers
Bandon, Oregon

Mike in Cleveland   February 17th, 2008 12:05 am ET

THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE MUST BE HEARD NO MATTER WHAT THE OUTCOME. SUPER DELEGATES OR THE PARTY ELITE SHOULD NOT CONTROL THE OUTCOME

A divided convention does nothing but hurt the Dem party and one candidate must step down before the convention or else we will lose

mpowers   February 17th, 2008 12:04 am ET

I will vote for a Democrat if they win in a legitimate fashion. Party insiders in a smoke filled room bailing out Hillary because she was unable to win a majority of votes/delegates is not legitimate. Moreover, including Florida and Michigan into the mix (essentially including more delegates for Hillary) is completely unfair and ridiculous. She is the only one who actively sought out a victory in those states while all other contenders followed the rule of the party. Its clear Hillary is trying to make her own rules in this election to salvage what was supposed to be an easy victory. If her grasp on the nomination begins to slip further she should be mature enough to accept defeat rather than ruin the chances of a Democrat winning the presidency.

Curtis in Ohio   February 17th, 2008 12:03 am ET

You can "Not" Disenfranchise Florida and Michigan. That happened with Bush. These votes should count as they are if your STUPID enough to take your name off in Michigan tough. They "Obama camp" Campaigned there when they were told they couldn't and has that push about non-committed. After they lost they would not remove there name in Florida because they knew they already lost in Michigan and wanted to leave that out there they know these votes Must be Counted regardless or there will be 1968 all over no matter what happens.

Curtis in Ohio   February 17th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Ohio, Texas and PA should extend Hillary lead if Obama manages to catch her Then the Super delegates who vote on the issue and who could be a better president not a better Speech maker should choose Hillary and we can get a united ticket and fix all these problems the country faces.
Problem is in these None voting states where you show up and can be a republican can vote in the Democratic election then switch in the General. If they were really so sure Hillary would lose in the General they would vote for her cause they think she would lose but there not there voting Barrack cause they know he is the easy Candidate to get rid of in the General.
Voters in Florida and Michigan already have spoke they want Hillary even after they were told not to vote by voting "non of the above" by the Barrack camp who broke the rules right there" campaign there because the DNC wants to disenfranchise those voters for moving up there election date like some other states did hich is plan wrong to do to Florida and Michigan. These Votes should count and they should be counted right now not in months down the road or in a way to favor Obama who broke the rules campaigning in these states when told not to by the DNC. Hillary and the rest of nation wants to Not disenfranchise these voters the rest of nation has had there voices Heard Florida and Michigan made there Voice heard and those should count!!!

WadeBlazingame34   February 17th, 2008 12:02 am ET

DROP OUT! No one wants to put up with your selfish obsession. You lost. Get over it.

Ilse Leiker   February 17th, 2008 12:02 am ET

don't do it Hillary...don't fracture the party and allow the Republicans to take hold of the White House again.

Grif   February 17th, 2008 12:01 am ET

With and extra smile, every mile..
Go girl, he ain't got a trace, how to match your pace,

George   February 17th, 2008 12:01 am ET

The Clinton`s their absolutetly right. Here you have a Junior Senator who has no experience what so ever about any global issues and tries to become a president of the United States. It seems to me that a lot of voters don`t see the reality or they really ignore it.

Alicia, Moorpark, CA   February 17th, 2008 12:01 am ET

This is music to my ears!!!

HILLARY 08 & 12 ... CHELSEA 16 & 20

Texas   February 17th, 2008 12:00 am ET

Good Luck Senator Clinton.

We are supporting you and think you are the Best!

Willy   February 17th, 2008 12:00 am ET

CNN is opening this up for comments? Wow talk about freedom of speech. Is this a trick CNN?

Sarah Smith   February 17th, 2008 12:00 am ET

where are the comments? At last CNN is being FAIR to Hilly.. 3 tickers in a row about the daughter, the candidate, the husband, ex president. .

TOO BAD I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT ANY OF THIS!!!!

Eric   February 16th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

These words have caused me to completely lose faith in Clinton. The fact that she supports this broken system just because it gives her a chance to win shows that she is not worthy of being president. The public should decide the democratic nomination and we all know this. I am staying home or voting for Nader or McCain if she wins the nomination.

lisa   February 16th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Should be count Michigan and Florida. Michigan's and Florida's pepole have right to vote and count. can give other penalty. everybody need consider Michigan's and Florida's feeling.
good! Hillary never give up.

Thomas   February 16th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Both Clinton and Obama will go the distance with Obama just a few delegates shy of the nomination with Clinton needing many many more. "Unknown" to Hilliary, Bill will, if not already, call in favors due to him and pressure the super delegates to nominate Hilliary instead of Obama when Obama clearly has a margin of delegates over Clinton.

This attempt to bring the party together will do nothing but split the party into factions which will never mend ultimately disabling the Party.

Yvonne Vidal   February 16th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Hillary is a fighter and that is great, if she were weak she would have caved into Obama’s & CNN, CSNBC and all of other the Condescending media out there who have been shamelessly Bashing her on there shows cutting her off in the middle speeches. They don’t do that to Obama the press is promoting Obama that you would think that they worked for him?

She is in this raise to the end
And I truly appreciate her sprit. That is the kind of person
We need as our President someone that can take the attacks and still conducting themselves with dignity and doesn’t stoop to demeaning and condescending remarks to get her point across. …. Y Vidal

carbog   February 16th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

she's starting to sound like huckabee

Eric   February 16th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

MILWAUKEE: Obama answers Clinton's "speeches don't matter":

...Obama's remarks ran over 40 minutes, and were heavy on policy details. But his most withering remarks were directed at his opponent's recent critique of his use of lofty and inspiring rhetoric:

"Don't tell me that words don't matter," Obama said, his voice rising with indignation and scorn. "I have a dream. Just words. All men are created equal. Just words. We have nothing to fear but fear itself. Just words."

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Folks, Hillary doesn't have a chance.

Erik Chappelle   February 16th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

If Hillary manages to snag away the nomination from Obama using michigan, florida and the super delegates then how is she any different from George Bush? how can I believe that she is fighting for anyone but herself? I am a democrat and I PROMISE YOU that if the party bows to the clintons and forget the will of the people, I will not only not vote for Hillary – I might even vote for McCain. At least he isn't trying to steal any elections.

Ann   February 16th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

The DNC and the state of Florida should have posts signs at every polling booth across the state of Florida such as, "Vote At Your Own Risk." or "DNC and state of florida are in dispute and Your vote may not count." Get the ides? I wish CNN would quit turning this into an Obama and Clinton thing. The fact is that one million people in Florida voted. All the candidates were on the ballot and one million votes should have counted. Think how this looks to the rest of the world. It sounds like an organization and a state's government stripped one million people's votes from them. This is the American democracy that our soldiers went over to Iraq to ensure them the right to vote? This should have never happened. Why isn't the news reporting these were all new rules by DNC. . Then, the arrogance of CNN news to call it a "Beauty Contest." The people in florida and others around the world don't see it as that. We see it as American people who went out to vote. If, we didn't have the vote where were the signs in front of every polling booth.

Eric Clark   February 16th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

This is shoddy reporting by CNN. Presenting the claim that "Michigan and Florida, who voted for Sen. Clinton but had been previously stripped of their convention votes by the Democratic National Committee for holding early primaries" is misleading. You have ommitted the fact that Sen. Clinton was the only candidate to leave her name on the ballot in Michigan (and still only received 55% of the vote), and was the only candidate to advertise in Florida. This is a distortion of the facts by omission. Typical.

streetjustiz   February 16th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

You gotta be kidding me right?! This sort of manipulation is mind boggling! I know the american people are smarter than this.

Nonya   February 16th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

The Rules!???

That woman doesn't know how to follow rules, they make them up as they go, provided it suits them.

Even in her statement she clearly is telling the super delegates that no law can tell them how to vote, they can vote based on what ever they want.

So if someone threatens them with a bullet to the head much like most of those who have been personally involved with the Clinton's, then I guess his legacy goes on.

Down with Evil (democracy) up with righteousness the great Republic of these united States.

They should all be in jail!

Joe Brown   February 16th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

GO Hillary! I've never voted for a woman before for anything... but I think it's finally time.

Ohio Citizen   February 16th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

LOL!

chris   February 16th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

The notion of seating the FL and MI delegates is absurd. Dec. 1 2007, the DNC voted to dismiss these primaries and encouraged the candidates to do the same. It is at best inconsistent for a voting member of the DNC to vote to dismiss the delegates in December only to push to have them seated in three months later. In Michigan, where Sen. Clinton was the only major candidate on the ballot, 40% of participants chose "Uncommitted". Where do these voters delegates go. These are the duplicitous act of a system that has failed America for too long. The seating of these delegates would only help to disenfranchise an electorate that has already suffered through two dubious presidential elections.

TerryD   February 16th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Of course you are prepared to go the distance, you were born to be the First Femal President of America.

No doubt, you have gathered that I am a supporter of your presidency

Ijust love your new slogan; Yes, We Will! It is futuristic and positive.

While the Yes, we can! Suggests that we can, but we probably won't.

Yes, you will win the presidency

Yes, you will have health care for all Americana

Yes, you will turn the economy around

Yes, you will change the educational system, so American young adults will know that there is a county called Hungry.

Yes, you will end the war in Iraq and bring home the soldiers and solve the problems of Iraq.

Yes, you will shore up the Mexican border

Yes, you will succeed with the American citizens supporting these and your others policies.

A Political Race is never over until each citizens vote is counted and valued... See Hillary run. See Hillary win

AJ, IL   February 16th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

My, my, my. Hillary's is willing to destroy the Democratic Party chances to win the general election just to be the nominee. She is still riding her husband's coat-tails, going back her pledge regarding the Florida and Michigan Delegates, and thinks having a brokered convention is "fun"?

Enough is enough!

YES WE CAN! Obama '08!

ppp   February 16th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Desperation, Desperation, Desperation......it's getting louder and louder from the Hillary campaign and all her supporters. It's scary to think what desperate "solutions" they are cooking up. It sure doesn't look like the Clinton campaign has and "solutions" to win this election fair and square. Just like in the past the Clintons have "solutions"..........scandelous "solutions".

DJ in Minnesota   February 16th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Oh look, another Clinton story. The Obama love affair must be over because the Clinton News Network is back.

jimhenry   February 16th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

i will not vote for obama i would give my vote to mccain if she doesnt win.

Hillaryfan   February 16th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Hillary go the distance and grab those state delegates from those other states that you won...even though Obama and edwards name was off the ballet and couldn't campaign. Get those delegates from Florida and America will respect you for that....!

Rebecca - CA   February 16th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Initially, before the start of the primaries, I was excited about the possibility of supporting Hillary Clinton, a woman, for presidency of the US. Now I believe that even though she may be a good canddate, she is not the "best" candidate to represent us in the Nov election. Hillary is already anticipating the use of "Superdelagates" to make our decision for us...she is apparently already anticipating the need to fight for those delegates that she and her campaign advisor, Harold Ickes (former campaign manger for Bill Clinton), agreed would not be counted (Ickes even "voted" within the DNC to punish Michigan & Florida in this way). I do not know about you, but this just smells of the corrupt dealings of the Republican politics of the past 2 elections. I do not care what their rules are, the bottom line is that it is the people's choice that should be utmost in their minds....and it seems to me that Ms Clinton is already fearful that she is not the overwhelming choice of the Dem voters and she is planning for alternative ways to ensure that she lands this nomination that we all know she has coveted for so many years. I am now convinced that she is much more driven by her desire to obtain the office than she is to serve our country. I will be doing what ever I can to support Mr. Obama to be the next President of the US.

John, Las Vegas, NV   February 16th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Hey, Hillary, you go girl. Go the distance. Then keep on going and get outta here

Jason   February 16th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

I hate how Hillary, and the media keep saying how she "won" Florida and Michigan... there wasn't a real race in either state so if she gets those delegates reinstated it will be under false circumstances, and totally not fair since a legal campaign was not ran in those 2 states. If there was a revote in either state next week I guarantee she would not win either

Rich in Seattle   February 16th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Can you go the distance, say......another country.

I am a hard core long time democrate and I will never vote for the woman who would kill hope in this country.

young   February 16th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

support

Walter   February 16th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

CNN shows its bias by shutting down, or limiting comments whenever readers may file comments that support the Clintons. Not so with commentary on Obama.

Clinton's actual speech is replaced with CNN reporters' commentary or interpretation whenever Clinton may score a blow to Obama.

Granted you say that you are the best political team on T.V. But the best is anything but the fairest!!
All readers want is a FAIR, unbiased, non-editorializing presentation of the facts.

Billary   February 16th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

I kind of believe it. She wants to win it by hook or by crook. She doesn’t care what the price is. They initially said that TX and OH are must wins for her. Now their pollsters have clearly indicated that TX is slipping away, the Hillary campaign is busy spinning it. They have already lowered her expectations for the up -coming March 4th contests where she was leading by double digits in all the major polls. Somehow the media is buying her crap like its pure gold. The suggestion that if she wins TX and OH she deserves the nomination is simply offensive to all the millions of voters that voted against her. She has lost 23 States and is behind 130 delegates.
If their big plan to win the nomination is by stealing it through the not so “Super delegates” then they are in big trouble.

Colin   February 16th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

I hope Sen. Clinton's arrogance isn't lost on the media. Former President Clinton's nomination like many others before it were not solidified until June because of the primary schedules that existed for those races. This is a new primary schedule and the expectations for when a nominee would be known were different. Even Sen. Clinton thought, as the media did, that the nominee would be known by Super Tuesday; as the media has discovered, this was a major factor in why Sen. Clinton's campaign didn't have a ground game or fundraising strategy in place to deal with post-Feb 5th states.

Callie Kern   February 16th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

As it should be!

END THE FLUFF.... AMERICA WANTS THE REAL STUFF !

President Hillary Rodham Clinton!!

MARIA 2325   February 16th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

HILLARY , THE HISPANICS ARE WITH YOU , BECAUSE YOU HAVE REAL PLANS AND WITH YOUR EXPERIENCE YOU WILL TURN THE ECONOMY OF OUR COUNTRY IN PROSPERITY. GO HILLARY!!!!!!

vicent wright   February 16th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

clinton;s are alway changing therule to satisfy there personal and political selfishness. america want a president who believe in what to say or stand for. if hillary have the intergrity she will abide bt the rule and not turn to scobby lubby justice. obama 08 cnn is going a good job in reporting the fact good job to best politcal channel on T.V

Cindy Mccain   February 16th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

HILLARY RELEASE YOUR TAX RETURNS
WHY YOU COMPARE EVERYTHING YOU DO TO BILL
THAT WILL BE A HUGE PROBLEM FOR YOU

VOTE MCCAIN= 100 WAR = DRAFT

steve foo   February 16th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I think CNN is corupted. They just want Obama to win and lose big time later. Even a blind man can tell.

Kevin   February 16th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Clinton: Prepared to destroy the Democratic party before admitting defeat.

walli   February 16th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

oh come on you racist americans!!!!!!! You all well know that OBAMA's IQ is higher than both Hillary and McCain added together. But he is not white...his blood is tainted with black ( Kenyan to be specific) so how can he be president? What a pity, and you wonder y the rest of the world laugh at your presidents and your country.

mark   February 16th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Little difference between Hillary and Bush. If she cannot win the nomination in normal way, she'll discover all the twists to rob it. Greeday Hillary!

bill   February 16th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

i think she cant handle it. She is a big girl now. i think 28 is a nice number to start talking to the media.

Cleveland   February 16th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   February 16th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Why has the media not questioned Black support of Obama because he's Black, as they have questioned Women supporting Hillary because she's a Woman?
Everyone knows the role of the superdelegates but now the media and Obama want to change their role.
Let's see if Obama will adhere to his pledge that if the Republican candidate for President accepts public financing he will also.
If he is truly an agent of change he will, if not, he's the just same old same old.

Molly Ivans   February 16th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Beware America:

Hillary plans to steal the election.

Clintons will do and say anything to win - even if it destroys the DNC!

S.W.A   February 16th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

To divide the party and country and win using dirty political tactics. Yep, shes ready for that.

Democrat   February 16th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Hillary Clinton says she will carry my voice to the White House. My voice says of the people, for the people and BY THE PEOPLE. WASHINGTON WANT GET TO OVER TURN OUR WILL. Be it Clinton or Obama, the people should put them there. Any other way is un-democratic and un-American.

SandyS   February 16th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Go Hillary!

LatinoinAZ   February 16th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Keep going Senator Clinton. You have our support!!!!

bill   February 16th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

she is big girl now. I think she can handle it.

Jeff   February 16th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Why is it that all of a sudden the majority of the stories today are all about Clinton? In this ticker alone there are four straight stories about Hillary. Does the media feel guilty for covering Obama and not Hillary?

Dr Uvo   February 16th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

With all due respect madam, I think the competion between you and Barrack should stop at this point. To give you guys enough bullets to battle the repblican who will be no match.

bob   February 16th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

i am a Florida voter that voted for Cllinton and resent being disenfranchised. I thought such things were over after the 2000
election. Does the national dem. party know that our date was set by a republican legislature and governor. If thaat isn,t unfair I dont know what is.

kelly wildermuth   February 16th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

i know this man being from illinois. He would say everything to please the people in front of him but will ultimately renege on promises he made. Case in point, I have a sick relative he said he would get medical attention, but after 1 year i have never heard from him . Dont be fooled on the rhetoric.

Phyllis, Dallas, TX   February 16th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

If anyone had any doubts about Hillary Clinton, this article should relieve them. She will do anything to get the Dem nomination.

Believe me if the shoe was on the other foot, she would fight heaven and hell to not allow the seating of the FL and MI delegates.

How disingenuous. In principle she is wrong and showing her true colors of the type of person she really is. More and more reason why she would never get my vote. I'd vote republican first.

Jerry Tsai   February 16th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Finally, Clinton has begun to consider fairness when it comes to Michigan and Florida. I commend her.

However, she is wrong to go the distance. We all wish she would drop out today.

Glenn   February 16th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Clinton The Divider.... Obama The Leader.......regardless of what the people want.....Clinton will not do what the voters want........thats the reason her husband never won by a majority & lost the congress to the republicans........

manny albite   February 16th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Mrs Clinton I am from florida you and all the candidates agree not to go to florida you broke the rules lye to your party your peoples and me and now you want to count the votes were mr Obama dint participate because he was honest and stuck to the rules shame on you if you win legaly I will support you but if you dont you will break the party and you will never see the white house because we want change with honesty towards us the american people I will vote republican and me and over 100 democracts that even some who want you in the white house but not that way we will bombard the internet and tell every decend and honest democract to vote republican and we are willing to wait 4 more years.hope you do the right thing because i respect you.

CHRIS DIONEDA NASHVILLE ILLINOIS   February 16th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

obama is the most naive illegitimate presidential candidare ever. if america votes for this guy, america deserves to go down as a country as it reflects that this country is clueless in picking the right leader to handle its affairs.

Jay   February 16th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

"The New York senator said she will urge her delegates at the convention to seat the delegations from Michigan and Florida..."

LOL, anything to win, eh Hillary?

Marsha, Oregon   February 16th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Excellent. If the American public is going to be led by a pied piper like Obama then hopefully the super delegates are smarter.

Love Hill   February 16th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

Thanks Hillary. Keep plugging away.
All the rules were established long ago.
SuperDelegates are free to vote for whoever they want. Obama cannot change the rules in the middle of the game.

greg   February 16th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

wonder how long this will be open when they see my name??? hillary for president..... change that will work.. not , yes we can? , hope to hillary,,,, 2008 ,2012

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   February 16th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

It's bad enough that voters are effectively disenfranchised by an archaic Electoral College in the general, but if the Democrats' arcane delegate rules allow nomination of a candidate who is clearly not the people's choice, there will be revolution in the streets, and I'll be there with my pitchfork and torch. Go ahead, Hillary, make my day!

Yvonne   February 16th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

What's more important , is can we go the distance with Billhary? No thanks.

rachel   February 16th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

Thank you CNN for some coverage of Hillary finally!

You might actually earn back my respect. And if you actually have some unbiased reporters and pundits working for you, you might achieve that title that you have given yourself -"The Best Political Team on Television".

I'm not asking for you to fall in love with Hillary. Or even go against Obama. Just fairness in reporting. And keeping it honest.

Stick to facts. That's what you do best. Let the voters form their opinion. That's what we do best.

Kris K.   February 16th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

The Clintons keep improving their ability to snow the public and bully their way over people. I ask you, Would you like to work for the Clinton's? I can only imagine. What do the White House staff feel about the Clinton's returning?-that would be a great interview.

Chic   February 16th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

I think the Florida and Michigan delegates and also so the super delegates should divide there votes in half. Giving Billery half and Barrack gets the other half then at the end of the day how ever have the most delegate votes wins the nominee fair and square.

HUH?   February 16th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Oh brother.......how stubborn can you get...and bring down the Democratic party with you.....jeesh

Kevin,FL   February 16th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Keep On Keepin' On Hillary! I'm with you 110% all the way to the White House.. Just like Millions more

Be Fair   February 16th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Clinton is so calculating it's scary. Her adviser makes an orchestrated statement, then she makes a statement.

But since she knows she going to have fewer delegates she's to steal the nomination with super delegates.

This is truly desperate.

Obama did a good job, but if she had not made crucial mistakes in judgement, she would already be the nominee.

Now she is going to make the dems look like fools.

Evan   February 16th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

The problem is that the majority of the country doesn't want her to go the distance! Give it up before you ruin the party!

debbie   February 16th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

change the rules near the end of the battle because she is losing?? if hillary wasnt clear on what dnc meant when the rule was made about no campaigning and no dem delegates count in fl and mi, how can we posibly expect her to understand policies instituted under a new billary presidency?? how does this speak for having the ability to hit the ground running from the first day? to me it means she will continue to attempt to re-define any rule or law according to the potential opportunities it provides her..no regard for reasoning! to the billary people its always all about them, and always will be! VOTE OBAMA!!

chris   February 16th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

If superdelegates decide to elect hilliary i will not vote democrat when election day comes

Hawkeye   February 16th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Good for her, with all her experience it should be easy. Bad news is she will be well beaten before the convention. Clinton needs to understand that this is for the presidency. It is all about the American people and they are not stupid enough to nominate her.

JJ   February 16th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Seat the delegates from Florida and Michigan. We don't want to be part of an America that leaves people out based on technicalities and bureaucratic jargan. All votes should count. When people take the time to go vote, it should be respected, regardless of party laws and by-laws. That's for the hierarchy to debate, we are talking about hard working people who took the time out to go to the polls and vote.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T is what we are looking for.

Mary   February 16th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

Wisconsin, if you are listening to the world news you know that experience does count. Hillary Clinton is ready for the White House and we need here there. Hillary can beat McCain for President in the November election because she has solutions and the mind set to solve problems here and around the world. Be sure to vote for Hillary.

Johonnson   February 16th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

The Clintons will shatter the Democratic party. The Dems will be lucky to win a a local dog catcher race this fall.

So. Carolina   February 16th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Those Fla and Michigan delegates are U.S.citizens and have a right to
have their votes counted in this election. It is ridiculous to "punish" them!
This going to be another "hanging chad" squabble.

NYC Democrat   February 16th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Clinton has put herself before the party repeatedly. The 'party elders' that end up deciding the outcome of this would be foolish to pick her to represent the party. They'll certainly lose my vote.

Tom,des moines   February 16th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Hillary, we need u and the rest of the world need u to make this country great again. Go Hillary 08!

Seth   February 16th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Thank God! I was really beginning to worry that because of blatantly biased reporting like that of CNN and others, she would bow out. But Hillary is a fighter, someone who really cares about the people. Obama on the other hand is the biggest fake we have seen in generations. Preying on the hopes and dreams of not only everyday Americans, but big business and numerous special interests groups. I suspect that by June we will have learned more about Obama's ties to special interests and his willingness to be bought by the highest bidder. I challenge CNN to start posting comments other than those of Obama fanatics!

maria of tex   February 16th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

we are with you hillary. it is not over until its over. You will be a better President than Obama. He is an empty shell. didnt they said dud?

I seem Obama as just rhetorics. He will sell Brookllyn bridge and some will buy it. but I think most americans will know when a person is just phoney.

go hillary.

Ben   February 16th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

It's all about Clinton. Clinton this, Clinton that. CNN, please be fair.

Alex   February 16th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

that's what they all said, and the next thing you hear is they've suspended or quit. she is already fighting a loosing battle same like the one she joined with Bush to illegally start in Iraq.

Cindy   February 16th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Hillary will WIN the nomination... and you can take that to the bank. I am a Dem living in Philly, PA, and EVERYONE I know and work with is voting for Hillary. She is up 10-20 points in the OH and TX polls, and holds slight leads in VT and RI polls (which means she will may sweep the primaries (not caucases) of March 4th). She may even win in the WI primary next week, where she is only slightly behind in the polls. Coming out of Mar. 4th with major momentum, she will win BIG TIME in PA, as PA is Hillary Country. Any superdelegates caught up in all of this Obama hype need to just wait a few more weeks before making and judgments, as Hill will be back on top. Keep fighting girl, you have my support.

Kenny   February 16th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

I find it strange how seating the Fl and MI delegates becomes so important and controversial recently when the decision was made a long time ago. Hillary seems to want to do whatever it takes to win the nomination. Even having the DNC override the popular vote in June

Phong Nguyen   February 16th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Just follow the rule on the superdelegates' role. Isn't the concept of superdelegate designed as a check and balance measure to prevent a phony, hypocritical, or demogogic candidate to win an election? Let them exercise their independent judgement as originally designed.

Josh   February 16th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

CNN, there are other candidates on this race too!!! Look at the last 10 or so posting....Hillary this, Clinton that, Chelsea there....jeez! What happend to true CNN? It has changed to Clintons Network News!!! Be fair and bring the people fair and balanced news. The people deserve that~~~

Michelle   February 16th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

I live in Michigan and I will be extremely upset if they DO count the delegates from my state!!!! I purposely did not vote because Obama was NOT on our ballot. Hilary was the only big name on the ballot. How do you know that Obama wouldn't have won if his name was actually on the ballot. I decided not to vote in this primary for the sole reason that Obama was not on the ballot. How can you count the votes for Hilary when we couldn't vote for Obama. I am so tired of Hilary and her politics. My opinion was about equal for these two canditates. But the more and more I watch Hilary's tactics, there is no way I will vote for her no matter who she is running up against.

Jack from WV   February 16th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

The Clinton’s have been in Washington for a long time and there are plenty of people who owe them something (super delegates). Hillary is saying that those super delegates should exercise independent judgment. Another words, when Bill calls in his marks these super delegates owe them much and that equals votes from those super delegates for Hillary. Seems that she is saying that the American public doesn’t know what we want and those super delegates do. That just doesn’t sit well with me.

ryan   February 16th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

now that obama has the lead, it seems that CNN is now focusing on HRC...why is it that the underdog always gets more attention? perhaps it is better for ratings to see this thing dragged out

There it is   February 16th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

"The New York senator said she will urge her delegates at the convention to seat the delegations from Michigan and Florida"

Because she can't win honestly.

Willnevervote4HRC   February 16th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Of course she would feel this way. She would put many of us on the McCain express train! If we make that mistake, please don't expect that she will pull the party together. As you can see she has already lost the african american vote. We will not all of a sudden return to her.

democrat_2008   February 16th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

GO HILLARY We're waiting for you!!!

Gavin M   February 16th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

HILLARY WILL GO THE DISTANCE , with her supporters time, money, and dedication...

OBAMA CAN FORGET ABOUT CALLING THIS RACE ALREADY – His campaign and supporters forget two things:

1. The race is 'virtually' tied.
2. No one in the media talked about him dropping out when he was behind, so why should we.
3. Senator Clinton has millions and millions of supporters from waiters, to mill workers, to nurses, to senators; and all in between.
4. Barry Obama WISHES this race was over.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINT0N 08 !!!!!!

remy white   February 16th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

hillary will go all the way to the white house,she stands on her record,a proven record of solutions,change and progress,obama just talks fluff and rhetoric,no substance no experience, wisconsin,vote for a proven record,do gamble with obama

Hal   February 16th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Everybody, the woman is desparate. So now it's no longer March 4th with Texas and Ohio ... (sigh) here we go again, she probably realized that she wont win texas and/or Ohio anymore.

Dee   February 16th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

why is she saying "my husband my husband" all the time? Who is running? She or her husband?????

Patricia   February 16th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Hillary ... The people will decide this, not you and your cronies. Please get over yourself..... America doesn't like you, really, we don't.

Joe in nyc   February 16th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

It looks like she's preparing to loose Texas and Ohio, and now plans to play up the superdelegates, Florida and Michigan.. I can now foresee the party getting split up and weakened.. McCain should be happy.. Well, I will keep hoping Barack is the nominee. McCain is my second choice.. Sorry Hillary, I just can't see myself and many of my friends supporting you.. you're just too selfish and a master at deception..

Ron   February 16th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

To all of you:
Clinton campaigned in Lordstown, Ohio with GM & UAW workers and with The Governor present, evidently the governor hadn't done a web search For "Clinton Scams", So he didn't know the clintons were crooks but you can read the articles if you want, It's time to get informed.

Just type "Clinton Scams" into your web search bar, Pick the scam you want;

They will make your blood boil.

Ron

Molly Ivans   February 16th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I grow to loathe Hillary more and more each day.

Cheat to win = Hillary Clinton

TonyV   February 16th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

"those are the rules......"

scary scary stuff

VOTE OBAMA

Sylvia   February 16th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Hillary.....I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!
Obama is all words and those words actually belong to his speech writer, that is why he does not want to debate.....then HE has to come up with the words and he really is not that great at it!!!!

George - Texan   February 16th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Keep it up, Hillary. We're so glad you're "going the distance." We're behind you.

Cindy in Boston   February 16th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

You 're a great loser, say anything, do it anything to win- there is no statement you made without mentioning your cheater husband. You agree to the rules not to compaign nor seat Michigan and Florida delegates, now you 're for it. Hillary! Americans 're sick with this old politics games, the more they read about your inconsistent comment s the more your hatred grow intense.
I will vote Obama no matter what.................

Fem4Hillary   February 16th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Madame President....we are right behind you!! Fight on, Fight hard...
because "it ain't over till' we say its' over"

Hillary ~~ "Superwoman of 2008"

Mike K   February 16th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Because of the good for Country , the American ,the security,the economy of The United State .Please keep fighting for It.You did the right thing to vote for Iraq war.As American I think we should put American safety,American interested at first place.Nobody perfect.Go Hillary!

John, NC   February 16th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

You go, girl!

We are standing with you ALL THE WAY. Nobody should be allowed to short-circuit this nomination.

Your wisdom, your vision, your fighting spirit, your DEPTH... that is what sets you apart from the field. Democrats should not allow themselves to be rushed into nominating a totally inexperienced candidate running on a wave of emotion to victory.

That would be tragic, not just for our party, but for our country should he become President, so ill-prepared and needing excessive hand-holding.

Go HILLARY '08!

Brad   February 16th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

I'm really starting to think that CNN stands for Clinton News Network. Everything on this ticker the past few days has been about Hillary Clinton. Why don't you stop being so biased and report equally about both candidates.

barry   February 16th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Keep trying to ride your husband's coattails Hillary...

How many times do you need to mention Bill's presidency? You're not Bill, you're just going to be his puppet.

Marcell   February 16th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

The Cinton's are very smart! They have majority of the superdelegates in hands due benefits Who Bill Clinton gave during his government . If Obama have majority of the delegates and popular votes by states and this happen, superdelegates to decide for Hillary in the convention, Would be a big miss respect for all voters american and states who Obama won. Therefore voters must to say NO for Bill and NO for Hillary too. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are same old politics from USA.

Go Obama!

grant   February 16th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Those are the rules...until they no longer serve my interests

Frank   February 16th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

'My husband this', 'My husband that' ... who is running there ?

Joan   February 16th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Translation = "I am prepared to lie, cheat and steal - and destroy the Democratic party if need be - to win."

The Clintons only care about the Clintons. They will destroy the DNC and ruin the Dems chances in November if necessary. They don't care.

Doc Jerome   February 16th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Code talk: My co-presidency with Bill, . . . etc.

kaz   February 16th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

All of these messages lately coming from the Clinton campaign seem eerily similar to previous failed campaigns on the GOP Side. With its "will be there to the convention" (Romney-esque) and its "firewall" of Ohio and Texas (Giuliani-esque), it seems the Clinton side has refused to come up with a new message but simply follow failed campaigns tactics.

Sean   February 16th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

And I'm prepared to go the distance with you and continue to contribute and volunteer! Go Hillary...the leader of the "Solution Revolution!"

Steve   February 16th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Dear Clintons,

Please learn to lose graciously.

Sincerely,

America

Roger Moreland   February 16th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

I believe it is unfair to keep out the Florida and Michigan delegates. They voted and they want be part of this great process as well.

cherny   February 16th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Obama supporters should be graceful for HRC's presence in the race, because she's the factor that'll enable him to win in the general election. I'm a republican myself, but at this point I'm leaning Obama over McCain. The democratic campaign so far calls to mind the story about Saint George and the Dragon. He who slays the venom-spurting dragon is a hero to me and will get my vote.

VA   February 16th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Hillary is such a conniver...of course, she wants Florida and Michigan votes...she talks out of both sides of her mouth....She has stated that she was POSITIVE that if she were president..there would be NO scandal with Bill and then in the next second....she says she cannot be sure what the future holds...meaning she has no ide what Bill will do...does anyone..we have seen him, in action.
HIllary wants what is best FIRST for Hillary and then the PEOPLE!!!!!
Not to be trusted!!!!!

brenda   February 16th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I agree that there are still too many votes left out there for Hillary to stop now. Obama needs to just calm down and stop talking like its all over. The media needs to do the same. I am always amazed at how blindly people follow the leader. The people, including the media, are still just as clueless as they have ever been.

Joy   February 16th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

THAT'S MY GIRL! You go Hillary – there are more of us than the media is reporting that have your back and are working the phones, the blogs and making those contributions! You're not quitting on us and we aren't quitting on you!!

Mark C. Eades   February 16th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Nurse Hillary says, "The medicine's only good for you if it tastes bad." Clinton attempted this week to resurrect her old storyline that Obama is all style and no substance, despite the obvious fact that fewer and fewer people are believing it anymore. Clinton appears to be trying to discredit Obama based on the very fact that he does have style while she does not, as though his very ability to inspire and excite an audience must mean that he is weak on substance. To me this tiresome narrative suggests that it is Clinton, not Obama, who has run short of ideas.

josh r.   February 16th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Although I support Obama, Hillary has the right to fight this out as far as she can! Obama and Hillary both went into this knowing the rules of the superdelegates. Although I heartily disagree with there even being superdelegates, rules are rules. Obama should start heavily campaigning for these superdelegates. Things are in the air right now and he has to take this opportunity to sell himself to these superdelegates. I think the superdelegates also understand the implications if they collectively decide against the popular vote. Any democratic strategist should see very clearly that Obama is the more electable of the two. I hope i am not wrong about this, but we will see!

Mark, Gainesville, VA   February 16th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Keep Wisconsin close, win Texas by 10%+, win Ohio by 15%+, and win Pennsylvania 15%+ and I believe it will go to June. However, if these wins come true I think North Carolina is back in play along with all other states and it may be over in May.

JohnS   February 16th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

If she could only call it quits, that would be great for the party and this nation. But then, when did the Clintons ever think about the party and this nation? This is a preliminary plan for Chelsea and her future, given that the elder Clintons have aleardy served 2 terms (as she has correctly testfied).

Braineel   February 16th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Anything at all to win the nomination, violating rules the party agreed to, seating delegated from banned states, encouraging party insiders to vote against the popular vote, I think this is going too far.

My question is, when, after all the clinging and clutching for the nomination fails, will Senator Clinton be gracious?

Will she help president Obama?

Nick   February 16th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Hillary you are the best, despite media bias.
You are going to win cause people do not vote the way media is trying to tell them, but they will vote for you and the solutions you bring.

Lee, York Pa   February 16th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

and...HILLARY's ~ SOLUTION ~ TEAM ( us the voters ) will be right with her.......
Go HILL 08

Dan Tampa, FL   February 16th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

She agreed to the rules the DNC set up about Michigan and Florida. I feel somewhat takenaback that she wants to change the rules now. I agree that it is unfair that we dont get a voice, however I believe if she saw a problem with this she should have raised a question about it BEFORE the primaries. That way ALL the candidates could possibly have had a fair chance in those states, instead of breaking the rules they agreed to.

Yolanda Diaz   February 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Yes, yes, Hillary your are right the media wants Obama to win this, you can see it in their faces. Go Hillary go

JP   February 16th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

I thought I could support Hillary if she's the nominee but I'm really disappointed in the direction her campaign is going. This type of statement only makes her look selfish. She shows no interest in doing what's best for the democratic party. If she continues to win–great, but if she continues to lose she should consider doing what's best for the party as a whole–and everyone agrees that a brokered convention is not in the best interest of the democratic party. Maybe she needs another shakeup in her staff so someone can stop her from making statements that just make her look bad.

jason   February 16th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

It just goes to show u that she will do anything to win, even if it means causing a civil war with in the democratic party. we need a leader thatwill put the country and party first. GO OBAMA!!!!

Trev   February 16th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I am glad that Clinton is sticking it out. It is about time that a majority of people will actually have a chance to vote in this one. Hillary has solutions to our problems. I think Obama is worried about his being drawn out because he knows that people are going to fall out of love with him as they begin to learn more about his lack of a record, as well as the problems with the record he does have. His economic plan is a copy of Clinton. His healthcare proposal leaves millions uncovered. He voted against capping credit card rates at 30%. His main claim to fame is opposition to a war that he never had a chance to vote on because he was not in the Senate.

Hillary 08

marge   February 16th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

The New York senator said she will urge her delegates at the convention to seat the delegations from Michigan and Florida, who voted for Sen. Clinton but had been previously stripped of their convention votes by the Democratic National Committee for holding early primaries.

How is this fair even in Hillary Land?
Why would the DNC allow these delegates to be seated,when it was the DNC that stripped them of their delegates in the first place.

Abby   February 16th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

No matter how long it takes, in the end the best will prevail, Madam President Hillary Clinton! We love you!!!!!

Jacob S   February 16th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Funny how earlier she took several steps for solidarity with the DNC(no campaigning and such) and obviously sided with the DNC yet now that it looks like she won't win without the Michigan/Florida delegates, it's only fair to seat them. Do the MI/FL primaries again fairly or don't do them at all; otherwise they are inherently unfair and biased, particularly Michigan.

If this is the kind of double talk and flip flopping we can expect from Hillary then I sincerely hope she does not win the nomination. We've had enough half truths and outright lies from our current administration, 4-8 more years of it could be disastrous. More than good policy we need honesty and transparency, not more lies and secrecy.

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