February 18, 2008
Posted: 03:01 PM ET

(CNN) — It's all tied up in Texas.

A new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll suggests that the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination between Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois is a statistical dead heat in Texas, which holds primaries March 4.

In the survey, out Monday, 50 percent of likely Democratic primary voters support Clinton as their choice for the party's nominee, with 48 percent backing Obama. But if you take into account the poll's sampling error of 4.5 percentage points for Democratic respondents, the race is a virtual tie.

Two recent polls by other organizations also show the race statistically even.

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Filed under: Polls • Texas


dany eam   February 18th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

America is lost and it will not be found,if we pick a wrong person.
Senator Hillary Clinton is the right person for the job. Please love your country not Senator Obama Barak,Opra Winfry and celebrities.

Please try to do thing right because it is right and not do thing wrong because you feel right .

We made a big mistake to elect President Bush and we have no time
left to make another mistake. Many countries in the world hate us and
want to detroy us , i beleive Senator Clinton can handle them not Senator Barak,Obama.Please wake up.

david c   February 18th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

i'm from Toronto Canada and a recent poll showed that many Canadians would give up there vote in order to vote in your election.

Another poll showed that people in Canada favoured Obama over Clinton.
not just here but in Europe to.

Just do the everyone a favour.. no more Republicans, i don't think are world can handle anothere unsubstantiated war.

Courtney   February 18th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Hillary Clinton needs to grow up, I mean she is acting like she is in grade school "im loseing and i dont know what to do so ill just start makeing little silly comments about my opponent". You know what im an african american women and she had my support at one point but now she is showing me that when times are ruff and things are not going her way she is going to cry and say ridculous things about Obama. You think i want to see her in the white house after these liltle antics, if she cant keep it together now she won't be able to in that white house. At this moment Hillary is showing all her weaknesses and she needs to be showing women like me who once looked up to her that she won't crack under pressure shes strong and when times are tuff she can handle herself, keep her head up and focus on leading a strong campign. Hillary Grow Up!!!!!

DavidForObama   February 18th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

HI, Guys, It is not the matter how much we like Obama. It is the matter how much we dislike Hillary. She claimed that she is most experienced candidate. Look what she did as first lady when her husband in white house. She submitted universal health care plan which was totally defeated and she never made any progress in health care reform during her husband's tenure. She spent most her time to defend her husband misbehavior in Whitehouse and charged republican as vast right wing conspiracy. The fact is clear that her husband is always a trouble maker. She moved to New York just want to seizure the opportunity of being a senator so I can have a chance to be elected president. Look her eyes when she gave a speech to attack Obama. It look like a devil's eye. I sometime wonder how can Bill has slept with her for so many years. That is scary. Probably that is why Bill has to sleep with other girls, such Jennifer flower to have stress relieve. I believe the notion, eight years Clinton is enough. We need fresh blood. Obama is the right one.

Felix   February 18th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Go Obama ! Your time has come go and deliver,The whole is counting on you.

Hung   February 18th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

One thing I am almost sure…If Obama wins the nomination, California will be taken by John Mccain

Dems unite   February 18th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

What about Michele Obama saying " I recently became pround of our Country" What is that? Like before she was not. Once again, their false words are surfacing and real feeling and lack of leadership and experience is showing loud and clear..

Michigain   February 18th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

The elected officials in MI messed up and didn't follow the rules - therefore we have to live with our decision. I read many of the blogs and why are the democrats so divided?? By both senators own admission their plans are similar and can fix what's broken in America. However, I do have some major issues with Senator Clinton. One she could not see through President Bush's tactics and voted for the war - HUGE mistake! Second she is running her campaign similar to the "good old boys" of the past - tear your opponent down to distract people from what really matters (i.e. high unemployment, recession, unjust war, etc…). Third, she seems to be struggling with managing her own campaign (i.e. she didn't know she was low on cash & she constantly changes her platform); she doesn't seem to have a good handle on things. For these reasons, I hope I have an opportunity to vote for Senator Obama in the general election in Nov. - I believe he is what Americans need at this point in time in our history. A CHANGE!!!

Ike   February 18th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Should we be talking about Experience or Wisdom. I believe WISDOM - that comes from above. We trusted President Bush, as a former governor and a son of a former President but see where it has gotten us. This is why Americans have decided for a change - Obam. The people have spoken and the voice of the people are the voice of GOD.
GO Obama!!!!!!!

G Baker   February 18th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

CNN's polls have been very unreliable to date. The media (particularly CNN) is trying to pick Obama as our Democratic nominee because he is more newsworthy. Most likely they will start asking about what he has accomplished and whether there is any substance to his plans when it is too late for us, after they suckered us into turning our backs on Hillary Clinton. That will make it all too easy for McCain and 4 more years of Republican obstructionism and Court appointments.

Pastor Terry Curtain   February 18th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

What is wrong with using words that have truth? Does it really matter where it came from? Truth is Truth. Time after time we use each others words. Who said we could not repeat what others said. Tell me what word in the human language is copyrighted? How many Bible scriptures are spoken each Sunday without a mention of it’s’ author? Words are spoken for the moment, with precise timing surround by other words or phrases to enter into the hearts and souls of people. I thought I heard Senator McCain say “I’ am fired up and ready to go? When I heard that I smiled. By the way, did he say where he got it from - right away? Does it really matter? Did he not capture the moment?
If a person be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Have this ever happen to you?

Barbara A. Embry   February 18th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

It is awful that you guys hate the Clintons so much; is it because they are so smart. If you guys will stop talking and let the voters talk; it would be great. It is obvious that you want Mcclain to win rather than a smart, strong lady. We need a woman to clean up the damage of the man in the Whitehouse now. During the Bibical days, remember that it was a woman who told Jesus' disciples that he had risen, thus a woman was the first one to preach the gospel, the men were all hidden and afraid.

willie   February 18th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

From the day I saw Obama about 3 years ago I knew he was the real deal. The Clintons cheat on each other and then steal furnishings from the Whitehouse..nothing is sacred to these people. Texans are smart and don't like being messed with Hillary.

TEXAS for OBAMA!!!!!!

3-4-08

Hillary is the best   February 18th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I laught all the SNOBama supporters thinking they will win the election in November. Are you all arrogant just like Obama?? Seriously. What makes you think Hillary supporters will vote for Obama??? Get real!!!!

JimS.   February 18th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Hillary's up by 2 points but it's a "dead heat". If it were Obama above by 2 points, the headline would read "Obama leads in Texas!". CNN and the rest of the press is so Obama-biased this year, it's not even funny. It's so obvious.

Nick W.   February 18th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hillary took much of her rhetoric from her husband, from Obama, from "experts," from the Republican who attacked Deval Patrick, from her OWN speechwriters, etc… Does she have to "quote" every single source she uses? Isn't the very idea of speechwriters (or in the case of her autobiography, ghostwriters) without credit a form of plagiarism? I never heard a single political speech where every single source was quoted. Wouldn't it be boring to list authors and titles of every study that a politician would quote to reinforce their political programs?

The idea of plagiarism in politics, unless quoted word-for-word, without credit or permission, is pretty much non-existent. I'm sure one could dip oneself in a vat of Hillary speeches with sources pulled from elsewhere. Every sane American realizes how thinly veiled her desperation is.

- An indie who will vote and caucus against Hillary in TX

Charles   February 18th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

A house divided will fall. Definitely the Democratic Party is divided because of the two candidates. I am from a country far off in the Pacific and always follow the US Elections.

My view is that the Clintons have been in the Whitehouse before and they must now share the American dream with other Americans. Rather than competing she should humbly step down and let the party unite around Obama coz Obama can unite compared to the Clintons.

This is if they want to win the next presidential elections. Otherwise the Republicans will hold onto power for the next 4-yrs.

jimhenry   February 18th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Obama is a rhetoric campaigner with nothing but sorry lines. His website is a santa claus like wish list with no specifics, no details, no plans, no figures, template, or anything.
OBAMA IS FAKE.

Mary   February 18th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Obama is full of bull

Paul   February 18th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

OBAMA! please don't be distracted by the Clinton's strategy. What she is doing is what people do when they are drowning; trying to grasp anything within reach. From being a Moslem, to just words but no actions and no plagiarism. Clinton should wake up and embrace the reality. She is not as popular as Obama without Bill. Obama made his name, Clinton is just a lurking on the shadows of Bill.

Mary   February 18th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Listen to Obama.

I thought Texans would recognize bull.

MD   February 18th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I didn't see a place for comments regarding Michelle Obama's remarks about for the first time in her adult life being "Really Proud" of the United States. Lou Dobbs and his cronies need to wake up!!! Ask any African American with half a back bone if they have always been "Really Proud" of this country. There is so much this country has to be ashamed of with regards to slavery, civil rights, unbridaled prejudice, etc., is it any wonder that this particular turn of events finally gives us something to be rejoice about.. Of course I would never expect Mr. Dobbs to get that. Try walking a mile in our shoes and then ask her to "Explain Herself." In my life time I have certainly heard far worse and 99% of the time we are simply told to "Get Over It". What a joke. Could you please find something of substance to investigate like Senator Clintons poor money management in this campaign. Is that a sign of what we can expect if she is elected???

Tom Wittmann   February 18th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Hillary fanatics:

There is no worse blind as one who do not want see !(roughly translated from my firts language)

Oh, sorry !! I am plagirizing Socrtaes (if I remember well!)

TOM

jd   February 18th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Billary + Whinning = Obama looks better

Dan, NJ   February 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Ok, some of you people are just silly. Does a president have to take tests or right papers? Plagerism should not be in a President's vocabulary. Any President should take the advice and good ideas of anyone who has them.

Wondering about where a good idea from is missing the point that its a good idea. Obama is right that this is no big deal.

Prince   February 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Both campaigns –Obama and Clinton are doing their best to win. But trying to win at all cost is what I don't like, just like Hillary Clinton is trying to hold on to anything or say anything just to get down Obama, who is an intelligent leader to listen to, with his all embracing policies. I think Hillary Clinton needs to grow up, and focus on the issues, and not just raising any kind of dust like a kid to get elected. I have finally come to the conclusion that I can never vote for her as a democrat, even if she succeeds in winning the nomination of the party, which I don't think she will. Enough of all those I must win at all cost tactics. I am fed up with the clintons.

Texas Voter   February 18th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I live in Texas, Houston to be exact, no one has called me. If Obama's mamas call, they are going to get an ear full. I have not seen one sign for Obama in this whole area, which covers 168,000 people. Come to think of it haven't seen one in the town I work in either, which is about 250,000 residents, but Hillary Clintons are. Hmm I wonder who does these polls.

LSD Saint   February 18th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Democrats 08′

Lets not put McCain in the White House out of spite for one another.

100 years in Iraq, more conservative judges, more of the same Bush crap, please think people before you turn this thing over out of spite…

Sal   February 18th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Nafta

Thanks Bill and Hillary

Connie   February 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

How petty can they be? Looking for reasons to undermine Barack Obama confirms my belief that a change is needed in the White House. We are seeing the real Hillary Clinton. Senator Clinton has borrowed words from Senator Obama and used them in her speeches. Did she get his permission? This experience is teaching us something about Senator Clinton's character instead of Senator Obama's character.

Donna Griffin   February 18th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

TXNS for Hillary, you and your candidate seem desperate. If Obama was behind and trying to use states that the party had agreed to wave their delegagtes to catch up, you and all the Hillary supporters would have been crying foul. That's just why you can't trust them. Same thing in Nevada about having caucuses at the casinos. They agreed over a year ago to have them at casinos and since caucuses turned out to favor Obama then they wanted to take it to court to cry foul. It just make them look cheap and desperate, willing to do anything to get a vote. And to all you who feel that if Obama is the candidate, you will vote for McCain, he deserves you and all of your pathetic, petty, untrustworthy votes. You all are just what the educated under 50 are trying to rid ourselves of. The same ol gray headed meanderings and babbles of the out of touch with reality society. I "HOPE", I "BELIEVE"
I want "CHANGE"
YES WE CAN, YES WE WILL—— GO "O"

darleneintexas   February 18th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Go Obama clinton will loose texas did u all see what happen In Louisanna which is texas neighbor.

CW   February 18th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I don't understand why Mr. Obama need to explain why he "borrowed" a phrase from someone else, if we as people did not use each other words very few of us would be talking. Words are not original to anyone of us.

Juan   February 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

My question is : This rules were created just for this primaries?
Did we knew that the so called super delegates could vote for just any body they please?
Did Mr. Obama was informed of this rules?
Why he is criying now?
Or he likes just everything that goes his way?
What abaot the pledge with Mr Mccainn?
What abaot the blue america against the red america and that he wants a United state of America? He took it from THE MAN OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kgdexter   February 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Don't understand how anyone can suggest that Michigan delegates be counted. No one but Hillary was on the ballot! How in the world could anyone view this as remotely fair? A good number of voters didn't even show up that day because their candidate wasn't available to vote for.

Indy 4 Obama   February 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

From one American to another Obama can borrow any lines he wants to from fellow friends.

Give it up Clinton, I bet you're afraid to ask for a cup of sugar from your neighbors for the sake of not looking weak.

Notice that when Hillary wins, it's only by a few delagates, but when Obama wins it's by a LANDSLIDE…

Keep it clean, Clinton camp, no one is dumb enough to get disqualified for a foul. Your nasty swipes are going to, if they already haven't, into trouble.

jbp   February 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

When will CNN start to really treat Obama the same way they treat Hillary. Hillary is right Obama is all just words and now they are not even his own. He will say anything to get elected. Let's see CNN ask him the question during this weeks debate how he told the Iowa voters that he is in favor of the 2nd Amendment yet signed papers in support of gun control. Did the Iowa voters know that before they supported him. And what a joke Idaho a state full of so many white supremist type folks that they vote for Obama. America wake up.

Sal   February 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

The Clintons?

Will have a legacy for their type of politics.

Split may happen

GOP 08

Dems maybe in 2016

doubt it

Party will loose too much of its base.

Attacking your own party is rediculous

Kevin-Texas   February 18th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Keri in Texas:

You ask: Can Obama stand up in "the adult world of rough and tumble politics?"

Your logic suggests that McCain will run a tougher campaign against Obama than Clinton has.

If this is true, my question to supporters of Clinton is this "Why has she not run a campaign to win?" "Why has she not run an 'adult' 'rough and tumble' campaign?" I would expect no less of my candidate.

My belief is that she has run a 'rough and tumble' campaign and Obama has done quite nicely. I think his message, though you try hard to trivialize it (which is sad and pathetic), is one that Americans are yearning to hear. It is a message that will bring us together and inspire us to roll up our sleeves and do the hard work that needs to be done.

Tom Wittmann   February 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I had to divide my post in 2 parts (now 3!) as I was not able to come through with all the text!
====================

And once it is confirmed that OBAMA (who will win also North Carolina and other open states) will have a large majority of pledged delegates,
droves of super-delegates will flock to him or abstain, and not support
the seating of Florida and Michigan flawed delegates.

And so, the Clintons would be history out !

TOM

germany for OBAMA and CHANGE   February 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

February 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Latina for obama i'm also a latina u most be married to a obama open your eyes and see what Hillary has done she is a very strong woman and she is not affraid to run with the men she has my vote 100%

Being a strong woman is not a political agenda, fact is Hillary ,first lady backing Bill to pardon Rice agaisnt millions and helping to a genocide of more than 5.4 millions deaths in east congo ; gives a clear cut idea about highly morally strong woman

David DS   February 18th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

To the American People,

I continue to pray and fast for your country as you decide the chosen man to reclaim your greatness in the eyes of the world. You are on your way…

Vote from your heart and conscience….

YES YOU CAN!!!

GO BAMA GO!!!

Obama/JESUS '08 '12

ROCCO   February 18th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

the media is influencing this election. i am a strong democrat but if obama wins im voting for MCCAIN.. he's a fraud and the media should be ashame of themselves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary_Supporters_Need_A_Reality_Check   February 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Those that suggest they will vote for McCain if Hillary is not elected are fools - plain and simple. These are the type of people who view politics as a game, and less about shaping a nation.

Examine the policies of both Dem. candidates. It does not take an academic to figure out that they are similar - yet you will vote for McCain instead?

That people, is just idiocy.

Tom Wittmann   February 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

My forecast:

Obama will win Wisconsin by 10-15%
Obama will win Texas by 5-10%
Hillary will win OHIO BY 10-0%
Obama will win Hawaii by 20%

and by evening 2/12 his delegate advantage will increase.

TOM

Abraham   February 18th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

If anyone cares to know why Hillary is losing and Obama is winning, her's why;

Hillary is = "I" this - "I" that

Obama is = "We" Can, "We" are, together "we" will make a difference, "we" can make a change

observer#1   February 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Maybe Texas should take a look at the bill Obama help introduce that would pledge 865 BILLION dollars to the UN for Global Poverty, none of which the USA is eligable for. Ofcourse that would come from a tax increase. We have a mortgage crisis here and we owe China zillions of dollars, yet we are going to spend 865 billion to foreign countries? What about the poverty right here in our own backyard. Fix America first.

SHARON   February 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I went to a Clinton rally and she used Obama's words–
he did not scramble to accuse her of plagarism.

Sonya   February 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

BUH-BYE BRAD. Is that a promise?

Patrick, Chicago, IL   February 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I just think its funny that the HRC supporters shake their fists at Obama, saying, what has he done! When have words changed the world?!
Thats when I grab a history book and ask, how many examples do you want?
You see, the reality is that our greatest heros, people who have changed the world, often had little experience in politics or as a agent of change, but they did have a way with words.
But today people say, "how can you vote for Obama, he hasn't done much he just speaks well" (first off, Hillary hasn't done much more *on her own*) and I say "when evaluating if someone has the capacity to change America and possibly the world do you ask if they have already done it?" of course not, because then there would be no need to elect them. Washington had never defeated the world's greatest Military force to establish a free democracy, Lincoln hadn't freed an oppressed people before he was elected and FDR hadn't defended America from the tyranny of a evil dictator before he was elected

08ama   February 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

@Todd So the worse thing one can find about Obama is that he used some words that his FRIEND ones spoke before??? That’s it?? And you would vote for Billary who took more money for lobbyist that any other candidate including republicans??? You want to put someone in office who is already sold out to special interests, the group who is responsible for some the worse decisions the present administrations has made. What are you thinking? And about experience, what experience does Hillary have that Obama doesn’t? Dealing with lobbyist? I would rather not have that experience.

Peg   February 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

To "The Numbers"…….I am afraid I don't understand what you are saying. It doesn't make sense….Please clarify.

Thanks!

Sandi   February 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I want to hear what they will do for the country I don't care if either of them borrowed phrases from anyone else. How is this important? Why is this news? Why is the Clinton camp making a deal of this?

I really don't know who I will vote for in November but I hope they have more productive things on thier mind besides finger pointing. Sometimes these issues seem like first graders arguing. "You did it!" "Did not!" "Did too!" "Did not!"

Abraham   February 18th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

You all know Hillary is desparate and will do whatever it takes to get votes, even if she does it at Obama's expense.
You (news Media), are falling into her trap by making this plagirism an issue. Shame on you for not seeing through this.

On the issue of debates, why does Obama have to render to her wishes, if she were winning, would she request more debates. You should raise this question for a response from her

Cee Dubya   February 18th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Sad how many people will vote for the perceived "winner" just so they can say that they did. Remember folks, polls are just media spin. Polls make news…news makes money from sponsors. This whole primary/superdelegate debacle begs, no screams for election law reform. We can pay our taxes on the internet but we can't vote there? It's the 21st century, why are our election laws still stuck in the 18th?

Marc,WSU   February 18th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Perhaps I should sign in with a slang handle that implies I'm a Latino and the proclaim my love for Obama?

Yeah. That's the ticket.

voter   February 18th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Voters in Florida and Michigan have a right to have their votes counted — not by caucus as Barack would like. Barack and Hillary both had their names on the Florida ballots — the votes should stand as is.

Justin   February 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I think some one poll California .
OBAMA- 52%
Hillary - 39%

This is last time I read CNN . Fox is doing much better they always make call then you see CNN call.

Wolf is old get some new blood.

SUE, Michigan   February 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Here we go again-they talk to 535 people, and would have you believe they represent thousands of voters. Will they never learn?
And to Anonymous: We Michigan voters WERE up in arms last year, but the DNC thinks it's God. And the VOTERS had no say about it-no one asked us when we wanted the primary to be. If it were you, you would be mad too…and insisting on being heard. All I can say is, they had better seat our people and count their votes, because we have as much right as anyone else to have our votes counted. The heck with the DNC for their stupid rules. Who says Iowa and NH are the only states who count early? I say foul.

La Raza   February 18th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

It is God's Will that Obama will be successful.

Greg, Phoenix, AZ   February 18th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Couldn't be worse news for Team Clinton.

If this holds, it's all but done.

She needs to win Texas by a HUGE margin.

Sauda   February 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Here! we come again, i think Clinton is out of excuses to beat Obama. she is now using words. guess what? " It takes a village to raise a child"is not her words for her book title , and she never give a credit , IWe knew those words long before she wrote the book, plus she has been using so much other words.

Judy Carlson   February 18th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I have been waiting and waiting. Why are all the media treating Obama with white kid gloves? Clinton and McCain have been dissected, examined under microscopes and shredded. They have been through many fires and have survived. How many years has Obama served in the Illinois Senate & the US Senate? Exactly what has he really worked on that actually came to a vote and what were the results? And as for going though fire, he hasn't even had to deal with a spark yet.

Obama is a great speaker, exciting people, making people feel good just like a good Amway Convention Speaker. I cannot even consider voting for him unless I know what he has actually accomplished in his few years as a senator.

Kory   February 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Republican here, unbias opinion.

I find some of the metaphors laughable in some posts. If Obama uses some parts of a speech that were earlier said by one of his advisors big deal. Why is everyone comparing it to taking a test. Ok, since we are all about metaphors heres one for you.

Just because my wife (Hillary's business partner Bill, sorry, I mean husband) does good on a test (as president, he actually did OK) doesn't mean that I will do good because I was around her while she studied (was president). The "ready on day 1″ is just as much as a gimmick as Obama's "change" campaign.

Donna in ID   February 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

NO TO OBAMA. I am finding it so hard to believe that so many people are buying into this arrogant, self appointed American Saviour when all he is, is egotistic macho huckster snake oil salesman. If anyone paid REAL attention to him and his body language and voice inflections when talking about Hillery or women. He talks down like he is trying to explain something to a small child. He has made sexist comments about Sen. Clinton. If you really watched and really listened you would have picked up on it. On top of this he has pretty much stolen many of Hillery's ideas that she has tried working on way before he got to DC. Her trouble has been the GOP voting everything down, I find it soooooo hard to believe that more people haven't picked up on it. Especially all these so called educated woman that he claims are a large part of his followers. Smarten up people and pay attention before it is to late. I liked him at early on but NO MORE!!!!!!

Dough Boy   February 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

We blamed the Republicans for stealing the last 2 presidential elections.
Now we can blame CNN and the Democratic Party who clearly work together to set this up for their boy Obama to win.
Despite your best efforts, the people are still showing you, the media and you, the Democratic party who set this up from the beginning for Obama that we want Hillary Clinton.
One night as the polls were coming in Wolf said the name Obama 18 times in a 3 minute period of time without mentioning Clinton.
Pathetic!

K   February 18th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

wow, can't the clintons' supporters articulate their point without resorting to swear words. if you read any of the clintons' backers comments it is common to find words and phrases such as: stupid, hot air, fake, crazy, nonsense, etc. this is frustration at its finest!

independent AGAINST billary!

Gary   February 18th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Of course CNN will release this poll, they are Pro-Obama!!! watch out next week, they will release an article that will make Obama ahead of CLINTON by 4 pts. The same thing happened before the Feb.5th in California, they are dead heat, Obama is even leading but then Obama lost by 10%! Hillary's hold in Texas is strong, they have already voted with their absenteed ballots so no matter what, HILLARY will still win. I know this since I am a volunteer for HILLARY & everytime I call, they have already voted for HILLARY! TEXANS love the CLINTONS & she will fight for their causes!!! Go HILLARY!!!!

Eric   February 18th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

CNN sure wants Obama to win. "NOT" You know that it will be difficult for a black man to win in November and they really think people are that stupid for taken the bait. As long as the DEMS Win in November is all that matters. So just keep up your negative media about Hillary; because it wont work.

Hillary 2008/ Obama2008
Eric

Tevin   February 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

guys am tired of some people singing about experience exp exp has grown huge.what is experience?if you show me school of experience. iswear am gonna go there and may be after iwill be the american pres..Bush senior we saw hes experience.now we are still praying to see Bush junior saying buy to the white house.and please pray may be Laura Bush may contest for president in the comin years.american shut up.and vote for Obama.experience will drop from side by side.and as isee he will be the best president.and dont judge a book by its cover.you all talking.no one knows Obama.just give that black guy a chance.give hime 4 years if he screw up in those 4 years.then you can vote for any one you want in 2012…Obaman..08

Robert W (Vermont)   February 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I don't know - I lost my job because of Clinton shutting down military bases around the country (I worked there for 16 yrs), and look what he did with jobs NAFTA (I know Hilary is different from Clinton, but I'm tired of the Bush/Clinton dinesty)., and then Bush laid me off because he need more money to fund the war, so I was jobless.

I'm really hoping that Obama will put our country back on track.

Bob, DC   February 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

This is huge. If Obama can win TX this thing is over.

Bill   February 18th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

The tightening polls illustrate the success of the Clinton campaign's strategy of fabricating issues out of whole cloth and labeling them "troubling" to eager media pundits like Wolf Blitzer who apparently thinks he needs to help Hillary any way he can by pumping phoney baloney for the Clintons. He and the CNN producers need to get on board the new politics train and stop playing old-fashioned, silly games instead of reporting the real news and views on the campaign trail.

Mel   February 18th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Reading through these comments the things I noticed more than anything else is there are a lot of people who cannot spell.Also there are too many uninformed people.Obama has been an elected official longer than Hillary…so much for the lack of experience.What has Hillary done really.So she stayed in the white house and got to see first hand how things were done….so what! She didn't do it.Would you let someone operate on you because they had seen the operation done before or maybe fly with someone who had only watched a pilot fly.
She has no more experience than he does.She does not inspire anyone. She has no chance to win….Hillary backers…get on board or get out of the way….OBAMA 08

kathleen, illinois   February 18th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Hillary only cares about winning. If she does, she will forget us.
She is sounding more desperate lately. So does Bill. Please,
no more of the Clinton's. Please.

Obama 2008

latino in tx   February 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

go hillary go………..lead us forward…….

Hillary08   February 18th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Latina for Obama, You should check out World Net Daily. Very interesting article about Obama.

Steve   February 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I love when Clinton supporters question whether or not Obama can win the GE. Are you saying that the Clinton campaign isn't as tough as the Republicans? If he can beat Hillary why can't he beat McCain? unless you are suggesting McCain is tougher than Hillary…

Lance   February 18th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Its very amazing to me of the Hillary Clinton supporters. Shes not laughing with you, She's laughing at you (About how naive you can be).
She thinks because shes a female she has the right to take the white house, but she's too connected to OLD STYLE POLITICS.

YES we need a female president but HILLARY CLINTON IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL………………..SHE'S TOO POLARIZING AND both Clintons have too many scandals attached to the name……………….
PLEASE PLEASE, no more Clintons in the White House.

PEOPLE WAKE UP AND READ THE FACTS.

Rick   February 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

So what are the Clintons up to next, starting the comments on what is used in a speech, Its a little far fetched from one who will not disclose her financial records. Well this is not a new thing from the Clintons because Obama has made great increases in getting the young out and now they are mad. Whats next from them, hmmmm superdelegates and making backroom deals to get the nomination. That would not be good to play that card, because playing that card would show democracy and the peoples vote doesnt count and guess that leads to just one thing……dictatorship

Jan   February 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I'm a republican. I've voted republican for 20 years. But this election, I'm voting for Barack Obama.

But if, for some reason, the Democrats are stupid enough to choose Hillary, I will vote for whomever the Republicans choose. Doesn't matter. I just do not want to see someone as atrocious as Hillary Clinton in the White House. I can't think of much that could be worse for this country.

So Democrats: Choose Obama and you've got this Republican's vote. Choose Hillary–and just watch Republicans come out of the woodwork to keep her out of the oval office.

Obama supporter   February 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Join the Movement.

Obama '08

SHARON   February 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

YES WE CAN

was first coined in the WHITE HOUSE

by no other than Bill Clinton

tom   February 18th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

cmon people wake up texas hillary 08……………

HangingontoHope   February 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I can not believe what I am witnessing here among the Democratic party. The in-fighting back and forth amongst those who basically want the exact same thing is mindnumbingly pathetic. The plain and simple truth is this: both are solid candidates, and both could do a lot to bring about change for this country. Unless you REALLY want to see another 4+ years of Republican leadership, I suggest you get it together and stop whining about the other side of the fence when you still have to live next door to each other. I have heard people from both sides claim that if their candidate doesn't get nominated that they will vote for McCain…ARE YOU FREAKIN' SERIOUS???

I like Obama a lot. I find him to be quite charismatic and chock full of strong leadership qualities that this country needs. However, I do believe that he is extremely inexperienced and would just simple take longer to get the same job done. I will vote for Hillary this primary. That being said…if Obama should win the nomination, I will not cry about it, but instead fully throw my support behind he and his campaign.

My greatest regret this election (of which I have found myself more excited about than any other I have EVER had the privelege of being a part), is that the Democratic party did not do more in the early stages of all this to bring both Hillary and Obama together. Hillary as President and Obama as VP for 8 years (an unstoppable ticket - btw), and THEN Obama for 8 MORE years. 16 years, practically guaranteed, of democratic leadership…and we let it all slip through our fingers due to petty in-fighting. For shame, because I truly believe that it will take at least that long to un-do all the wrongs that have been done to this country throughout the last 8 years.

Just my 2.

DEMOCRATS '08

Stenye   February 18th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I will be the first to tell you that "Yes I am" on the Obama express train for change. We had our years of the Bush & Clinton family running our county. Why do we think that these two groups are the only ones that knows what's best for the nation? Why do they like sharing the same home address every 4 to 8 years? I feel that when the Clinton get hit with that big dose of reality…it's going to be a mother. My view on Hillary attack against Obama: The more Mrs. Clinton try to find ways to bring Obama down…his train stays on track and keep heading to the final destination, the White House~

Cesar   February 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

why do CNN not stop trying to elect Obama, he is just not ready to be president. CNN is losing credibility big time. All polls show Clinton ahead of Obama for more than 10 points in Texas and Ohio and CNN keeps trying to show fake polls.

AJ in SF   February 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

*IF* Hillary loses Wisconsin, Hawaii, Ohio and Texas, do her supporters still feel she should stay in this race? With that possibility looking more and more likely, I think her supporters should really think about drawing this line for her - she certainly won't ever do it herself.

Mary- Lawrence KS   February 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Wow… simply amazing.

In one corner of the ring, you have Obama fans who refuse to see anything wrong with their candidate….. even when he is.

In the other corner, you have Hillary fans who know she isn't perfect, but are tired on the medias slant toward Obama, so they would like some of his negatives to be reported on instead of only focusing negatives on her.

GET A GRIP FOLKS…… neither one of the candidates are perfect. Stick to voting on the person who has actually formulated real plans, has real solutions and has the ability to get it done by knowing the process of the national scene in politics…. it is definitely Hillary.

However, with time being spent on the crap being reported, they might as well be tied all the way to convention so people in politics as a full time job can end this nonsense.

Frank   February 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

In contrast to the texas primary; I live in Wisconsin and have been bombarded by Hillary Clinton phone calls, If I were considering even for a moment that I might vote for her that is gone….I have had had way too many calls with here message on it - my 11 year old even hangs up on her now.
On the flip side I received one call from the Obama camp and I listened to the entire message and I have not had a second call.
Hillary is beating a dead horse - everyone I know is voting for Obama, she's just getting people P-Oed at her for the annoying calls at this point; on the other hand she's burning up her campaign money on a dead horse. :-)

Hillary = BUSH = FEAR TACTICS   February 18th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hillary, just like Bush, is using her FEAR TACTICS on AMERICA. Are we in RED ALERT Hillary?

Remember that Bill Clinton had ZERO White House experience and Bush senior had 12 years plus served in WWII and had just been thru the experience of Desert Storm and more.

Hillary, you are just like Bush BUT this time your fear tactics will not work on the American people.

We know that Hillary has been on a non-stop BAD JUDGEMENT streak.

We need to stop the Bush and Hillary BAD JUDGEMENT streak.

Vote Obama ‘08

joe   February 18th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

anonymous,

I AM HERE IN FLORIDA….IF OUR VOTES ARE NOT COUNTED…

WE ALL LOSE….AND WE WILL LOSE THE GENERAL ELECTION IN

FLORIDA…AND WE NEED FLORIDA

DEMOCRATS IN FLORIDA HAVE AGREED TO START A

DEMOCRAT FOR MCCAIN GROUP IF OUR VOTES ARE NOT

COUNTED….SO YOU SHOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU

COMMENT….WE WILL ALL LOSE

Peter Canada 4 Obama!   February 18th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Hello folks, let there be peace. Speeches and all other words are used to sell one self. English language has been in exctistence for years, no one person will clame the originality of it, because we didn't make it.
So, the most important in this campaign is about the old politic and future politic. Change is comparing old ideas and establishing news ideas. Other words you learn from the past and look to the future. that what change is.

Hillary folks please we don't want to tear apart the party because of nomination fight. the big fight is yet to come and you all going red already. Please be patience. thank you.

Gabby C   February 18th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I'm a Latino living in California. Can anyone explain to me what Hillary has done for the Hispanic community? I don't see anything. I am voted for Obama and hope to get to vote for him again in November. I'm sick of CNN giving the race to Hillary.

bakersfield   February 18th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

i believe everybody can see whats going on here, please follow my lead if obama wins the nomination vote for john mccain. show the dnc and all the news casters that they are not handleing this thing right. i promise without a doubt i will vote john mccain if hillary which is more qualified doesn't win.

Texan   February 18th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Obama, who is this character??? Where did he come from??? What is his true background on issues? Where are they stated? So many questions, little answers.=!

Obama FOLKS have made a major mistake voting for him!!!
He will have no chance against the Republicans!
We democrats can all kiss the white house goodbye.

Justin from TX   February 18th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

The mere fact that we are even talking about a close race in Texas is huge for Obama. Hillary has put all her marbles hoping to win this state and its tied. This race is over. Hillary Clinton is in denial… When we are suppose to be talking about the policies of our country, she results to attacks on Obama stealing rhetoric. This woman will never be President.

Hillary, we see right through you.
Don't mess with Texas.
Obama '08

Alison, FL   February 18th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

ENOUGH WITH THE PLAGIRISM CRAP!…PEOPLE PLEASE LOOK UP THE WORD IN THE DICTIONARY OR GO TO DICTIONARY.COM OR SOMETHING!!!!!!!!….HOLY MOLEY!…no wonder smart people vote for Obama!

tomdavie   February 18th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Is this the latest 'spin' ? Obama cant win Texas. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Ever noticed a pattern here? Its always Obama 'gaining' in the polls. Every time.

Funny about what happened in New Hampshire. Funny about every 'poll' showing Obama leading in California. One had him by 13% the day before the primary.

Now we got to read about tapdanced polls - all 20 year olds or republicans- ?

These 'polls' never release their polling data, and even the flimsy data they claim is never broken down into age or race or whatnot.

Survey USA has the only polls that seem to come true. They are broken down properly, and the primary ususually is spot on.

The last thing anyone should do is believe media BIASED polls.

Hillary2008   February 18th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

When Obama talks about Change, Why does he just know how to copy&paste others' words?

New Slogan:" If you wanna find sth, Let's google it; if you wanna copy&paster, Let's Obama it."

Obama–Such a big joke for American people.!

Ardnuas   February 18th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary has experience, but NO JUDGEMENT ( NONE) !!! She values loyalty over competence !!! Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede
We want a women president…. BUT NOT THIS WOMEN ….PLEASE !

anne   February 18th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

what about Floria an Michigan???? If they dont count dont cry about superelgates!

Clinton 08! CHANGE! Not plagiarism!

Armand   February 18th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hahahaha, yeah right, CNN, get a life. Every other major polls, from Rasmussen, RCP etc.. has Hillary leading by 9, 10 and up to 14 points in Texas and now you are telling me that they are in a virtual tie? Sure CNN, whatever you say, your credibility to me and the rest of Hillary supporters is nule….

Janet   February 18th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Hillary supporters are just like their candidate: they like to bend the truth to favor their candidate and when that doesn't work they whine and cry. It's a sad day in the Democratic party. And if I hear one more person tell us their race and then who they are going to vote for, I'm going to puke. What does it matter what your ethnicity is? This goes to show that racism still exists and Hillary voters have the wool pulled over their eyes

OBAMA 2008

Life Long democrat   February 18th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I vote McCain if my choice is Obama or a republican, if the party wants to lose, then nominate Obama, after all his dirty tricks, I think alot of democrats will feel the same way.

Phil   February 18th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Americans are impressed with fame and celebrity. Sure, it's fun for a while. The problem is — it doesn't last. In time our celebrities become yesterday's news.

Think for a moment beyond Texas and Ohio. Think about the next 4 years! Our economy is sinking. We can't afford our over-priced homes. We're at war. Most of the world hate us. Do we really want to turn over the keys to the White House to a political unknown?

If Obama wins this nomination and the presidency, heaven help us.

John   February 18th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

It's over Hillary. Time for you and rest of America to finally accept the fact that Obama is our ultimate savior who will bring us to the promise land. Everything you're doing is futile. No one messes with the Messiah, no one.

Alan   February 18th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Hey Wolf, What's the track record of CNN presidential primary polls?
Which polling service has been most accurate this season?

Jakey   February 18th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Don't some people ever give up?
You come out with these so called "polls" to somehow present a situation of inevitabilty of about a particular candidate and think somehow that will influence the way people will vote? What happened in New Hampshire? What recently happened in California when you said like you are saying about Texas now that it was a dead heat?
Aren't some people tired of having "egg on your face" time and time again?

Rosemary Storaska   February 18th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

There is a candidate whose national headquarters is already being seen as a “White House of Hope”—middle and lower income groups, the poor, the disadvantaged by race, nationality or economics. As a volunteer for Hillary I have come to understand what supporting her means? Among the calls comes a disabled veteran who is $26,000 in debt buried in red tape. He needs Hillary as there is no other place to go? An elderly woman wants to send $10. She worries that much the same is on the horizon while scolding the media for pushing another inexperienced man into office. She needs Hillary to win, as she is tired. It’s hard not to take on their concerns in light of a barrage of ads fueled by Obama supporters who can avoid recession woes. This country needs to put aside the money gravy train flowing from higher income individuals that sends a blast of ad fire across this nation for an individual who is not qualified to be president. We need to go backwards to regain what we have lost in terms of respect, loyality and a place where hard work and experience matter. Super delegates are the balance and should vote for what the word Democrat represents!

John   February 18th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I can only hope that the good people of Wisconsin look in their hearts as well as their minds to see that a vote for Hilary is a vote for deceit, dishonesty, duplicituous and downright hatred. If that is what she attributes her "35 years of experience" to then I am so glad that Obama in her definition, lacks such experience.

Richard J   February 18th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

For all you MALE Clinton supporters, please give your balls back.

Thomas for truth   February 18th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Where does Hillary get off calling Obama out on plagarism when her campaign has been stealing Obama's lines like "fired up and ready to go" and changing "yes we can" into "yes she can." He didn't take patricks speaches word for word they are just similar. Hillary is striking out to hurt her opponent in order to gain the lead. She isn't showing that she is the best person for the job she is showing she will strike out at anyone in her way. She talks about people filling their pockets in washington and she is one of them. She is for big lobby, Nafta, free trade with China(850,000 in campaign contributions fro Hsu) how much of this is beneficial for Texas? Clinton is a deviant destructive force. She even wrote a letter to the superdelegates to ignore the popular vote to put her into office so with that ask yourselves… Does Hillary Clinton care about my vote, my state, and my nation, or does she just care about winning?

w   February 18th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This is just CNNs ploy to set the stage for the debate that there moderating. Ratings are apparently more important than reporting the truth!!!!

Jean, Indiana   February 18th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Obama will take Ohio. I saw her speeches-vs-solutions talk at the factory a gazillion times on TV this weekend, but I didn't see anyone applauding. Meanwhile, Obama picked up two major union endorsements.

Character Counts In Texas   February 18th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Obama will win in Texas. I don't know how the polls count us independents or cross-over Republicans but there are alot of us here in the Lone Star State.

JOHN   February 18th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I TRIED FOR A WEEK TO FIGURE OUT HOW IN THE HELL CAN YOU MAKE A SPEECH ABOUT SOMEONE MAKING SPEECHES AND THEN SAY WORDS ARE CHEEP, DURING A SPEECH YOU ARE MAKING. GO FIGURE. NICE JOB HILLARY.

Jennifer   February 18th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Hillary is the REAL PLAGIARIST.

Plagiarist is using speeches and writings of someone else WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. Please go and look at Patrick's and Obama's speeches on youtube. There's a couple phrases that are similar: that's all!

And Deval Patrick is the one who urged Obama to use his line of analysis against Hillary's attacks in the first place! Hillary is projecting her own weakness onto Barack Obama.

She uses "Yes we will" "turn the page of american history" and "fired up ready to go"

Based on a true story   February 18th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

"the plain and ordinary are ruled by fate, and pride of manifested destiny gives birth to a fools folly"

Curtis L Madison

Republican Guy   February 18th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I cannot believe there are people out there who believe in Clinton in what she is saying. How dare Clinton accusing Obama man of words and no actions. Now tell me what she has done? NOTHING!!!!! Those who want to vote for McCain should Hillary loses does not say much about that person. I am a Republican but when it comes down to Obama and Clinton, Obama is second to none to her. If Clinton should win, we will find out Hillary will not keep her promise because she is all talks.

Gerry   February 18th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

American Research Group, Inc. poll today shows Obam 48%-Clinton 42% in Texas.

Hillary's support looks to be crumbling

Obama Resume   February 18th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Whoopie! Now that we know what "counts," we won't have to prepare a comprehensive resume any longer in applying for job. All we have to state is:

Yes, I can.
I am the change you need.

What a deal! C'mon, Texas, you're smarter than that! You know Hillary's the one. We're counting on you to tell Obama, "Don't mess with Texas."

Obama Sucks   February 18th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Lot's of hot air and no substance!

Laura   February 18th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I visited Obama's website and saw his positions and plans. Quite ambitious to the tune of 850 billion dollars.

How is he going to pay for it?
1. it's all empty campaign promises
2. increase the federal deficit (which is already 400 billion) and
worsen the economy
3. TAX INCREASE the increase he proposes on the top 1% of
wage earners wont cut it

If Obama gets the nomination I'm voting for McCain. Once the Republicans paint him as a tax and spend liberal he wont do so well in the red states.

James   February 18th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Don't worry, Hillary's people are already spinning that now Ohio and PA are must wins and Texas is not a must win. Hillary's floundering and is near finished. The greatest thing about this race is that it will provide us real change for the nation and the end to both the Clinton and Bush dynasties.

Gene in Texas   February 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Obama, trust me you have Texas largest cities, Houston, Dallas, Austin, momentum is building now in San Anthnio and Waco.
Go Barack !!!!

parforthecourse   February 18th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Plagarism —

Unacceptable from Senator Obama, former President of Harvard Law Review. Bidendid it and was reprimanded; Doris Kearns Goodwin did it and was reprimanded. Senator Obama knows better — he knew it was wrong when he did it —- he knows its wrong know. People are inspired by him and his words —- the words he plagarized have a significant meaning in our history. He should not make light of what he has done. I think he will be the nominee, but he must remember "words have meaning" —

Ricky   February 18th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Obama speeches are true and from his heart every great speech was inspired by greater speeches in history. Duh! This is not a college exam or a term paper that needs to be proof read before turning it in to the professor. You have to see this with your heart and mind not through political attacks you have to be very ignorant not know that. Obama thanks every city state that voted for him even though he winning or losing Hillary doesn't, she left immediately after she knew she was going to lose in certain states and did not acknowledge those voters who got out of bed to wait in a long line in terrible weather and missed work just to vote for her and here with her sore loser mentality didn't respond or thank those who voted for her. What she did, she left to the next state to campaign. Is this the person you would want as president and her ticks is about a phase that Obama plagiarize from his own campaign supporter that’s to me and every person with brains is a desperate attempt to win votes: C'mon Now! Where was her so call Universal Health Care plan that’s to support everyone when they was in the Whitehouse then, why now to display this Health plan when the opportunity was there for the whole eight years. Please! At least give this democrat a chance they had there’s and fail.

Arthur Villarreal   February 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hillary will win Texas easily.In Texas, we love the Clintons and they love us.Hillary will win becuase of her strong work ethic and family values.
The other candidate is a smooth talker so he can always open a church,where he can preach all he wants.

Julie, Binghamton, NY   February 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hey CNN- did you report the poll yesterday that put Hillary ahead in Wisconsin? No, because this is a biased news organization!

Jean, Indiana   February 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The outcome of Wisconsin will influence Texas and Ohio. Obama is consistently outgarnering what the polls indicate. Clinton has a long history in Texas and there things are probably as good as it gets for her. If they are neck in neck in polls today, Obama is trending upward.

This combined indicates Obama will take WI-TX, probably OH-PA. Then its all over, if not before PA.

Texans who hate Hillary!   February 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

There are plenty of us in the country! Trust me when I say that Hillary is done!

Dave   February 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Todd, posting the same thing 3 times on here doesn't make it any more persuasive.

It's not plagiarism. In fact, there's a pretty good chance that the same speech writer wrote the speech for BOTH of them.

Get over it, I know it's not looking good for Hillary, but you're going to have to find something substantive to tear Obama down with.

Jeff from Jersey   February 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I am a life-long Democrat and with these 2 schoolchildren running for President I will not vote for a Democrat.Neither one of them is worthy of being our president anymore.They have both behaved like little children and as far as I am concered I have decided to change my mind and NOT VOTE FOR THEM!

I won't vote for McCain because his war policy will be even more disasterous for America than George Worst!The toll it will take not only on our troops but also the economic burden it will place on millions of Americans that are already drowning will be UNTHINKABLE!

I am going to try and find a third party candidate that will actually help Americans without our country sinking even further into the depths of economic ruin,war and ridicule that has already all but destroyed America and Americans!

If not,I'm not voting at all for the first time since I was old enough to vote because NONE of them deserve to be our President!

cj   February 18th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Why is it that when Hillary is up it's always pointed out that her edge is within the margin of error? Yes, when Obama is ahead in the polls it's reported that ….."Obama is ahead in the polls.?"

Alice F from Texas   February 18th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Below is an email message I received from a friend, and I, completely, share his viewpoint.

"I can't believe the Democratic Party ever came up with such an idea - we'll let the citizens vote and we'll let the vote count UNLESS the popular vote goes against the wishes of the party's elite! I would expect something like this from the Republicans but never the Democrats. It has shades of the US's early voting criteria where you could only vote if you were a white male and only then if you owned property. The Democratic Party had better get rid of the Super Delegate concept before the convention or it could easily destroy the Democratic Party in everyone's eyes."

My friend's insight if phenomenal!

Anonymous   February 18th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

There is no way the rules should be broken. As far as superdelegates, THERE IS NO RULE. They are to vote for who they think the nominee should be. Simple. If they decide to vote with their constituency, fine. If they decide to vote on their own, fine. But there is no way that the delegates from Florida or Michigan will come into play. Rules are rules. Those voters should have been up in arms last year so stop whining about it already

The Numbers   February 18th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Here are numbers that matter:

Obama has won approximately 64% of the delegates awarded after "Super Tuesday".
Obama needs 58% of the delegates remaining, in addition to the approximately 168 super delegates he has, in order to reach 2,025
Obama needs about 44.5% of the delegates remaining, in order to ensure having more pledged delegates than Hillary.

The fact is, Obama can win this thing without any additional super delegates committing. Clinton can't.

melchg   February 18th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

If those polls are fairly accurate he will win texas. The whole way they are set up in that state gives places that had higher voter turnout in previous elections a higher proportion of delegates. Most of those places where places that typically have shown characteristics of voting obama……So for instance a place with a hundred latinos voting hillary could give her 3 delegates, while were black voters have participated in past elections the same 100 black voters could deliver 8 delegates to obama…..If he's already close to a 50/50 support he could end up winning 60% of the delegates…

Praetorian, Fort Myers, FL   February 18th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

We can only hope that like two comets….the heat will make them disintegrate in the atmosphere.

I used to be a Democrat–no more.

The "very far left" and the Democratic Socialist Party have absconded with the Democratic party–there is nothing centrist about the agenda anymore.

bill pike   February 18th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

when obama talks about change he is talking about washington dc which needs a major housecleaning. listen to the clinton camp now that they are losing—the negative press they are generating—the same clintons who said like capone in prison "why is everyone against me" when all the "stuff" was happening when clinton was in the whitehouse. CHANGE WILL ONLY COME FROM NEW PEOPLE.

signed: a 4th generation republican who is seeing the light and that light is obama. i do not want any more bush/clinton royalty.

Becky Montgomery   February 18th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I am from Texas and more and more people are sick of her dirty digs and fake sincerity. She is running ads here that say "Every day I try to help someone." I guess that is technically correct–she tries to help herself.

She is one of the most fake, manipulative, distorting, lying politicians I have come across and I don't know why people can't see it. In Texas, more and more people ARE seeing it and we don't like it.

By the way–on the speech thing–her campaign people were asked today if they could guarantee that she has never borrowed from others speeches, and the answer was, "no, we can't." Of course they can't–she copies Obama all the time.

If I were guessing, I would think they are doing the old "look over there" to distract from their court date on Thursday, Feb. 21 for campaign FRAUD.

dave   February 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

All i can say is the chimp (bush) has taken this country as low as it can be.We are actually thinking of putting a black or a woman in office.

GO HOME!!!   February 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I do not like Hillary or Bill. Drop out. So the real race can begin.
Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keri-Texas   February 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Remember 2004, when the republican machine attacked John Kerry? By election time they had all but stripped him of his service in Vietnam. Do you think Obama can hold up to that? Do you think his broad romanticized statements, rap videos, Queen Oprah, ringtone, MTV generation, camelot flowery ideas (that are great for a popularity contest) but do you really think he can hold up in the adult world of rough and tumble politics? I can only imagine what the Republicans will throw at him and I don't think he'll survive. Lord knows the media isn't holding him accountable on his issues nor are they approaching him with as much scrutiny as they are Clinton. Sexism alive and flourishing in America.

But Hillary, they've thrown everything but the kitchen sink at her and her husband and they're still standing. She's battle tested and ready for combat. And the only thing you Obamabots can do is repeat the same ole GOP line of "Clinton bad". Wow I wonder why the Republicans don't like her, maybe because they know she can beat McCain and they know they have a fresh new batch of accusations on deck and ready to hurl at Obama.

She's ready to start day one (no freshman orientation for her) and she has my vote and all my co-workers vote.

Hillary in Texas all the way!!!

Shawna   February 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

What needs to happen is this… take your behinds out there and vote..that is the only polls that matter…

Personally I don't believe that Mrs. Clinton should win… it is just crazy to think that someone that is bragging on such a "stellar" record in Washington is having such trouble landsliding this nomination, that her former President husband is putting his foot in his mouth every chance he gets… You can call Mr. Obama anything you want but his wife is not sabotoging the race for him….

As I stated before, no one needs to waste their time trying to sway someone decision. We have to be smart enough to know to do the research and make the right decisions…so the name calling gets pretty redundant…Good luck Mr. Obama on tomorrow's contests…

Hamilton   February 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

It's simply amazing how words don't mean anything, but when those words are lies they mean a lot. Hillary is not going to be able to show her face in politics after this campaign. I'd be surprised if she even was re-elected to the senate after this. She and Bill and Chelsea should just retire after this

Cathy   February 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Ian, how can you say the Hillary wants to rewrite the rules. I cannot understand the hate in some of the above blogs. It is terrible.

NObama No Way!   February 18th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

NObama is just hot air!

Listen to him try to "speak" when he doesn't have cue cards or teleprompters - UH UH UH UH (long pause) UH UH UH UH. He only sounds good in speeches because he's READING SOMEONE ELSE'S WORDS!

No wonder he doesn't want to debate her - because he's a rookie trying to play in the all-star game!

Texas - show the world you won't listen to his hot air!

HILLARY CLINTON IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO CAN TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!!

VOTE FOR SUBSTANCE!!

VOTE FOR CLINTON!!

Brad   February 18th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Also, if the super-delegates decide this race, not only will the Republicans ridicule us in November, but they'll be 100% right.

joe   February 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

YEA THE SAME CNN POLL THAT SHOWED OBAMA

LEADING IN CALIFORNIA..YEA RIGHT

ALL THE TEXAS POLLS I SEEN IN REALCLEARPOLITICS.COM

SHOW CLINTON LEADING DOUBLE DIGIT

OH THATS RIGHT CNN IS THE OBAMA NETWORK

WHAT A JOKE

Susie   February 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Latina for obama i'm also a latina u most be married to a obama open your eyes and see what Hillary has done she is a very strong woman and she is not affraid to run with the men she has my vote 100%

God bless Hillary 2008

Mr. B.   February 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Barb   February 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

You can tell that Obama is the right candidate when the only thing Hillary can find to bash him on is his use of phrases used by many people speaking this country!

GO OBAMA!!!!!

Dennis   February 18th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

So all you Clinton supporters–what has Hillary done as President so far? Oh wait, thats right, she isn't President either. All she can do is give speeches and say she is better. Right now, I favor the Democrats, but I think both of their health care plans are fairy tales. However, I believe that Obama will get more things done than Hillary. My vote goes to him. I think Hillary can't afford to win a close race in Texas and Ohio. She needs to win big and make up ground in the delegate count as it sounds like a lot of Super Delegates are reluctant to decide this nomination.

vivian   February 18th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary should be the last person to complain about using others phrases. She has been doing that for the last two to three weeks. Play back some of those tapes CNN. You'll be able to show her repeating the same lines that Obama has used all along. Sje has repeatedly used his lines and his strategies. She has no right to talk about Obama using lines that were not his. Everyone uses lines, ideas and strategies. Isn't Mccain running on experience just like Hillary. Isn't Hillary now running on chnage like Obama has been(long before she did). Give me a break! She has got to be kidding me. I guarantee one thing in this election,if clinton wins the nomination, Mccain wins the election in the fall and the republicans will be happier than ever, thanks to hillary. That's a guarantee. Everyone I am close to is voting for Obama if he is the nominee, but definitely for Mccain if hillary is nominated. So many of us are sick of the clintons and their political agendas, we're totally ready for change!

Brad