February 19, 2008
Posted: 08:50 PM ET


(CNN) — There’s a fault line running through Wisconsin’s Democratic primary voters in early exit polls Tuesday. Nearly 6 in 10 percent of voters who support Hillary Clinton said they would be satisfied if Barack Obama was the party’s nominee; 40 percent said they would not. But the reverse doesn’t hold true: a slim majority of Obama voters said they would not be satisfied if Clinton becomes the Democratic nominee.

Likely Republican nominee John McCain, who has struggled to win over his party’s conservative base, fares better in that respect than either of his potential fall opponents: among voters who backed Mike Huckabee in Wisconsin’s GOP primary, 65 percent – — said they’d be happy to support McCain in the fall.

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Exit Polls • Wisconsin


Independent for Obama   February 19th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I will be writing in the name, BARACK OBAMA, regardless of who is on the ballot in November.

Cathy from Vermont   February 19th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

If Obama does not get the nomination I will support the other candidate—McCain.

donah   February 19th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hold it… it´s 10 mins to starting time….´better get my recorders all set up for Wisconsin, Hawaii and Washington… and o/c Wulff and the best team etc. etc. etc. Donah////

smart grrl in ls mo   February 19th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

there are an awful lot of blog posts going around talking about the hell that's going to be raised if Obama doesn't get the nomination… we have some real zealots out there in support of Obama.

Michelle   February 19th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I would not vote for Hillary no matter what - period . I just can't do it .

justin   February 19th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

it's b/c hillary has played dirty and has done anything she can do smear obama.

cdpea   February 19th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

I used to think that Either candidate would make a great candidate. The longer this campaign goes on the more I see that Clinton does not represent what I am looking for in the next president.

She is reactionary and not proacitve. She has not presented one original idea to unite this country. She is polarizing not uniting. If Obama says he is giving $4000 fo college student that give back to community, the next day she just ups the anty. What Hilary, no idea of your own?

Hillary, please make Bill go home, sit down, and shut up. He is just making things worse.

If she wins the nomination I am going to vote republican. Who wants a leader that might break down crying in the heat of battle.

The weak littly woman being human thing does not work in the Presidency.

Laura   February 19th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Add me to the list of Barack supporters who would not be happy if Hillary wins. It would make me sick….enough not to vote for her.

Viktoriya   February 19th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

Joe nyc   February 19th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I have made it clear that I would never vote for Hillary… the polls show that there are about 4 to 6% of Americans who feel the same way as myself.. First choice is Obama, and second choice is McCain.. I guess we're lucky we don't have a radical republican in this election.. I guarantee that McCain will win against Hillary.. No Wonder the Republicans are working hard attacking Obama helping Hillary to eliminate Obama now because they know they have a much better chance against Hillary.. Remember, Republicans are no idiots..

Independent   February 19th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Better stop NOW or else the Republicans will win AGAIN!

Ann   February 19th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I am in Laredo, Texas. We voted today in early voting, and it is the first time I have gone the first day and seen the voting area packed. Usually, my mother and I are the only 2 people there. I believe the turn out will be very large this year. Tomorrow we will have Ted Kennedy and Barack Obama and Thrusday, we will have Hillary Clinton. Our areas was number 6 last year in voting.

ronnie   February 19th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

the great john f kennedy said 'ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country ' the great martin luther king stated i have dream. how many times have these statements been repeated. is that plagerism? tell some of the media, hillary and bill to get a life. thank you

Lisa   February 19th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

This what the GOP wanted. Billary is succeeding with their negativity in scorching the DNC! I hope you are PROUD of your "change" Mrs. Clinton. Anything to win huh? Look what is happening. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Mike   February 19th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Speaking for myself, I do not think this is correct. If Clinton doesn't win, I will and many people I know will be voting for John McCain. Health Care is a big issue that the main stream media is not addressing.

Bill   February 19th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Today I had a conversation with a co-worker, he is a retired police officer and a Republican he was bragging about what he and other Republicans across the nation are doing. He bragged this would be the first Democratic primary he has ever voted in, he is voting for Obama in the primary and this fall he is voting for McCain in the General Election they are scared of McCain running against Clinton so they want to stack the deck.

Amy in Iowa   February 19th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

It will be a destroyed party if Hillary steals this election. There is no way I would ever vote for a Clinton at this point.

Jabari   February 19th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Her dirty tactics are driving a wedge between her and anyone who is not her die hard supporter. If she wins by playing dirty, she'll drive away the youth vote, who might be permanently turned off of politics. She'll turn away independents. Her win at all costs strategy may cost the Dems the presidency.

Patsy   February 19th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Absolutely true in regards to the support. I would rather stay home then ever vote for Hillary Clinton. The Republicans are right when they say they will win if she gets the nomination. I don't even know if I would turn on the TV to watch the results. She is playing down right dirty now and I wish someone would bring up all the garbarge in her past. My God Senator Obama using words from another person will seem like peanuts. Why doesn't the media cover that junk? President Clinton and his wife were no saints by any means and this country was hurt by their actions. Nobody is hurt by the powerful words Obama uses. Truly I'd rather hear something inspiring then listen to one sentence out of Hillary's mouth!

Mike from Milwaukee   February 19th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

That's because Clinton represents politics as usual, and Obama is the candidate that we really identify with. For the GOP… either of them would be equally as bad, so who really cares who wins?

catmom   February 19th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

So, who is dividing the party, who is being divisive, who is being negative ???

Corey, Maryland   February 19th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I think if Obama wins both states tonight, he will have solidified the nomination. If Hillary Wins Wisconsin, because she has no chance to win Hawaii , then I think this race will go on much longer. As an Obama supporter, who absolutely would never ever vote for Hillary, I would have to say it just keeps pulling the party apart, and I am sure there are Hillary supporters that feel the same way about Barack. I just think we need to elect Barack now so we can unite, and beat McCain come November. I firmly believe there is no way in hell that Hillary could win in November. Of all the Democrats I know, not one will vote for her EVER. We all believe that if she is the nominee our best interests would be filled by McCain over her.

Obama Richardson 08!!!!

Tracy   February 19th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

No there is no divided party. What the exit polls show is that Obama will carry Clinton's votes but not vice versa. Party Big Wigs take heed. If you want to win in Nov, you need Obama. I'm an Independent. My loyalty is to Obama, not the Democratic party.

aware   February 19th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

If not Hillary is not the nominee then vote for McCain. Barack is a novice spouting borrowed rhetoric.

I will vote words with content over just words. Who would have ever heard of Mother Theresa if she just said, "love/peace" or Gandhi if he had just said, "justice" or who would have remembered MLK if he had just said, "I have a dream" without his marches/putting his very life on the line.

Whoever the next president is it will be a change but the transformation of America will take disciplined, sustained effort - every day hard work!

Hillary the HOPE of 08 :)

Dana   February 19th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

What is a slim majority of Obama supporters? Aren't these the ones calling Clinton divisive? Yeah, like I thought Obama supporters are the divisive ones.

Cathy   February 19th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

It does not take a brain surgeon to report that this part is divided in half.

True Democrat   February 19th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

That's because the vast majority of Americans now hate the Clintons, stretching deep into the democratic party. Only die hard pockets of democratic Clinton supporters remain, and they are quickly beginning to see the light.

The Clintons were fine for most democrats when they were pulling their dirty tricks on republicans… but now that they've turned their ugly tactics on their own party, we've had enough of them.

It's time to turn the page. It's time to vote for hope.

Obama '08!!!

Illinois voter   February 19th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

This suggests that Obama voters are voting more on emotion than on reason.

Don't drink the Kool Aid.

Hillary '08

Helen   February 19th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I will not support Obama and would not even if he was the only person in the race in Nov. Hillary or I vote Republican!!

artseafartsea   February 19th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Who said your polls mean anything and they are usually wrong. anyway. Remember New Hampshire? I am a Hillary supporter and I will not support Obama if he is the nominee. And I am sure there are a lot more of us out there who will not support an empty suit who can give a speech(not even using his own words) even if he is supported by the insiders in the Democratic party. If he is for change how come he is supported by the same tired old politicians like Ted Kennedy?

I just won't vote if he is the nominee! Hillary will win in Wisconsin in spite of all the death knells by the white and black male politicos

stu   February 19th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

wise persons would vote for Hilary

Christine Atlanta, Ga.   February 19th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I am one of the 40% that won't vote Obama, no matter what.
I haven't fallen for Obama, the same as I didn't fall for George W. Bush.
Uniters?

Elly-Wisconsin   February 19th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I voted today in Wisconsin. Up until today I thought I could vote for Hillary if she won. (I voted for Obama today) But after this ridiculous accusation from the Clinton campaign about "stealing" words I don't think I can. I voted for Obama because I am tired of the same old partisan politics. I don't think Clinton can let go of those kinds of politics. If she wins I am not sure who I would vote for in the fall. In the past I voted for any democrat to get Bush out but now he is out so it doesn't seem so important anymore. Not important enough to vote for more of the same.

Eric   February 19th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

This just shows that, if Hillary gets the nomination, Democrats can kiss the White House goodbye for yet another 8 long years.

ABC   February 19th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

It is not just republicans that don't want another Clinton white house.

Get a clue people! Nearly 1/2 the country despises the Clintons.
That is not the kind of nominee the democrats need.

And hey, why won't Hillary release her tax returns? What is she hiding?

sherri   February 19th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

He is a false prophet. Using others words, manipulating the American people that these were his OWN Words.Making us want to get on his Change train, change will happen with the next president. He said that these are not just words. He was right .There not his words, and if words do matter than his wife has alot of explaining to do. He believes you can burn the flag,not say the pledge of allegiance.
I can't trust this man to lead when he can't lead with his own speeches .

matt   February 19th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

An (approximately) 10 percent difference doesn't seem like that big of a schism here. Non-story.

Tom(Philadelphia)   February 19th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

I am one of the 60%. I am an Obama supporter and I will vote independent if Hillary gets the nomination. One question for Mrs. Solution Business: Out of all of these solutions you apparently have for this country, which ones were your ideas and which were advice from the people around you? I'm sure that law degree really helps when it comes to issues involving the economy and healthcare reform. What else did you have going for you again besides the last name Clinton and negative attack advertisements? Oh yeah, you are tested. I guess your husband was really tested when he campaigned for president at the ripe old age of 47. Which state was he governor of again. . . .oh yeah, Arkansas. I guess that made him tested. Anything else you want to throw out there Hillary? Obama 2008.

David   February 19th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

As an Obama supporter I would support Hillary as nominee. But it would be by default. I am 18 years old about to participate in my first election. Obama has energized me and many of my peers. If Hillary steals this election, the Democratic may lose my fellow peers, for years to come.

James SC   February 19th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and Hillary is doing a snow job on the Obama campaign. Don't let her get away with it America.

Obama 08

Fred   February 19th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I feel the same. I don't like Hillary and would only vote for her to prevent a Republican victory (and only then if it looked to be a very close election). However, if Hillary tries to steal the election at the convention (e.g. by illegally counting the votes in Florida, or by using superdelegates to thwart the election results), I swear I will hold my nose and vote for McCain. As wrong as he is on most issues, at least he has some integrity. We don't need another crook in the White House.

observer#1   February 19th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

As was quoted on Fox news by O'Reilly tonight, Obama and Michelle have no idea what they are doing. She repeated her comment twice that it was the first time she was proud of this country. In history, that will always be a "future First Lady's " quote. How shameful! This is a statement , twice, from an educated person. Compile that with the fact that again today, Obama was quoting some one else's speech. I don't think the Obama's can bring anyone together.

elaine   February 19th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I am still concerned about the borrowing of Gv patrick's words without giving credit. Everyone dismisses this issue as minor since Deval Patrick and Barack Obama are friends.

How is this explained to young people in NFL (National Forensic League ) debates and contests? If this were done with the young people they both would be in trouble for cheating.

Anonymous   February 19th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Michelle Obama, who was given an opportunity at the competitive Princeton U, despite her test scores, and other breaks she had the advantage of, should love this great country of ours for gradually moving forward with the race issue. It is by far, not perfect, but by many other countries' standards, we debate, we dialogue and continue with the perfecting the Union. I need a Candidate and his wife, who are thinking of occupying the White House, to be totally imbued with a love of our country, warts and all. No matter what, this is still a great country with opportunities for all. Barack Obama's casual dismissal of "borrowing words from his friend," simply reinforce the platitudes he relies on to make a case for his candidacy. I do not dismiss his talents, but this is not his time yet.

Justin   February 19th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I am a Democrat who will vote for McCain if Clinton wins the nomination.

Why? Because of her negative, manipulating politics.

Zach Stewart   February 19th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I am an independent voter who mostly votes for Democrats and I can honestly say that I will not be voting for Hillary if she were to get the nomination. She is the most devisive candidate and disrespectful to voters who don't vote in states that "matter" to her. I'm willing to bet the farm that John McCain will win the election if Hillary is the nominee. It's not a matter of "not being satisfied" with Hillary. Myself and alot of Democrats that I know despise Hillary and for good reason.

chevy   February 19th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

True because we OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE TRUE DEMOCRATS AND FANS!

MM in SF   February 19th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

I used to think I'd vote for Clinton if Obama didn't get it. Not anymore. After what the Clintons did in South Carolina, I cannot vote for her. "Ready on Day One"? Come on. She can't even manage the campain. How can she manage the Federal Government? I may be voting Republican for the first time in my life.

Chris Crew, WA   February 19th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Ultimately, what this story points to is that if Clinton is the Nominee, the real loser is the Democratic Party.

Hillary is running as the Establishment Candidate. She has been around and has all the experience and so forth. She attracts a lot of pragmatically-minded long-time Democrats.

Obama is running as the change agent. He is critical of the political system generally, not just how Republicans have abused their power. This platform has brought in an entirely NEW generation of voters that have never taken part in an election.

If Obama wins, the Democratic Party will be able to bring these new voters into the fold for future candidates. Democrats will gain a tremendous advantage for a generation!

If Clinton wins, many of the energized young voters who support Obama will NOT vote in November or, in some cases, ever again. Democrats would be turning away a new generation of supporters.

For many young people, this election will determine whether or not it’s "worth it" to get involved with politics. If the largest populist movement in American History (in terms of primary votes and money raised) is thwarted by the influence of the "party elite" it will turn young voters off. It will reinforce the generally held notion amongst American youth; that the system is rigged by the influence of corporate lobbyists and so why vote?

Obama for Bright Future for the Democratic Party!

David Benton   February 19th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I could not vote on a person who is lawyer, senator, and a complete liar. Hilllary cannot give the US what we need. She just wants the position, so she may say she was the first Female President. THAT's ALL!!!!!!!!!111

Vig   February 19th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

This party would not be divided if Mr. Obama were Ms. Obama and two shades darker. If this was the case and he was preaching change, yes we can's and luv ya's - people would be saying what the hell is she talking about and Hillary would not be crucified the way she has been. Males will always have the upper hand when it comes to hero worship - whether it's deserved or not.

Percy   February 19th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

It just goes to show that HIllay has done a much better job trying to keep the Democratic Party togeher .. and that she is truly the uniter.

Obama can't make the same claim. He has been a divider and a divider of this democratic party. He has purposedly tried to keep his supporters to turn on Hillary…he keeps attacking her in direct mail and in his stump speech.

Michelle has done her fari share of divisive politics…. saying she doesn't know if she could support Hillary… than is shameful. The party and unity comes first. Of course, she isn't proud to be an American either.

The Barack base is African American… and he has played the race card…and so has Michelle and Oprah too.

So is the results of the polls a surprise. I for one though, can not support Barack… I would take my chances on McCain and once again hope for the Democrats in 4 years.

Hillary is our only chance to win against McCain….it will take a lep of Maturity from Barack though….

Deb IL   February 19th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

This just shows you Clinton supporters are a lot more reasonable than Obama supporters. Many simply have an obsessive hate for the Clintons, which explains why so many are voting for him. By the way, his remarks on TV a few weeks ago about being able to get her votes but not the other way around was very wrong! We consider ourselves independents anymore, and I will not vote for Barack Obama simply because he does not have the qualifications to be President yet. Arrogance doesn't count….

9Leon   February 19th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

An explanation for this discrepancy is that a number of Obama supporters (like me) are Independent. If Obama is not the nominee, my vote goes to Mccain. This does not necessarily mean that the party is divided; I think Democrats will support whoever is the nominee, while Independents do not feel such loyalty.

Jim Schumacher   February 19th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

How could Obama supporters feel good about a Clinton candidacy after the viciously dishonest tricks she's pulled?

Janet   February 19th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Hillary is absolutely going to damage the party after this primary is finished. At this point it does not even matter who the victor is. I am sad that it reached this point, but Barack Obama tried his best to stay above all of the petty antics of the Clintons. Now Hillary & Bill have the entire country on edge with their bold proclamation that they will steal delegates and superdelegates instead of backing out of the race like the majority of people want.

Sam Smith   February 19th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Obama rocks!! He is our man all the way to the White House.

bryen   February 19th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

And therein lies the problem. Obama claims to be a uniter, but proof is in the pudding. I'm a Hillary supporter, but I also like Obama and would vote for him. That shows unity within the Democratic Party.

Obama's supporters may be touting Obama's message, but they aren't acting it. They're showing themselves to be divisive to the Party. Just look at their attempts to object to include Michigan and Florida's votes. "No, only we count, no one else does."

C'mon Obamacans… Be the uniters your leader wants to be.

David   February 19th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I am one of those Obama voters who will not vote for Hillary in the general. I am sick and tired of Hillary's push to win the nomination by any means necessary, no matter the damage to the party. The nomination is not owed to her, even if she is the wife of a president. You ought to have to fight for it, but fight with some degree of honor.

Truth be told, my economic interests are more with the GOP anyways, and I don't fear John McCain so much that i'll vote for Hillary just to stop him.

Ron R   February 19th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

To me its a clear indication that even though they are supporting and voting for Hillary, they are basically resigned to the clear probability that Barack will be the nominee..

K Brown   February 19th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Is this the only thing that the Clinton camp can come with?!! This is weak….people qoute others everyday of our lives…I hope that Sen. Obama doesn't go for the okey dok…and get drawn into a senseless debate that's meant to throw them off of the prize!!!

very dissatisfied with O   February 19th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

I think that Hillary number is optimistic, most I've spoken to will be highly dissatisfied if Obama is the nominee, many to the point they will vote for McCain over Obama.

Robert Wichert   February 19th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

People exiting the polls should tell the pollsters the oposite of what they did when they voted, the media slants everything their way to suit who they want to win. The pollsters are about as slick as Obama is. We don't need a slick talking wanna be rookie running for president.

Mike   February 19th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

I'm pretty tired of the Clintons. Five questions I'd put to her in a debate:
(1) What just exactly IS your 35 years' experience? Is it your husbands record?
(2) If you return to the White House, will you resume selling of the Lincoln Bedroom to big contributors, as you (or your husband [see question 1]) did? Will you continue your husband's policy of pardoning felons who are big Clinton contributors?
(3) If you return to the White House, will you return the china you stole as you left?
(4) Why did you sent people to find Barrack Obama's Kindergarten records? What makes you different from Richard Nixon and his "enemies list"?
(5) When will you apologize to the women whom you trashed, who (correctly) accused your husband of hitting on them?

JA Cook   February 19th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

I can only speak as a Michigan Democrat, but I would have a VERY hard time voting for the Clintons.

I had figured on voting for McCain if the Clintons got the nomination. That was until Stepford McCain spoke up today, managing a whole sentence no less. Unfortunately it was to deliberately misrepresent what everyone knows Michele Obama meant. I had been telling people that at least McCain was honorable enough to run a mud free campaign. I guess not.

If it's Clintons versus McCain, I may need to stay home. I'm tired of voting for the lesser of two evils.

How very, very disappointing that would be.

Pam Grooms   February 19th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

I voted for Barack Obama because my 12 year old came home from school last year and said, "I am ashamed to be an American". I understood what she meant - I too have been ashamed. I believe Brack Obama can make the United States Repspectable again and God Bless Him. His character is good and we have not seen that in years - Clinton was a liar and Bush is a Bully. I understand what Michelle Obama was trying to say - it is time for a change!!

glhf   February 19th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Well this is what happens you slander a candidate like crazy…and the other one 'has the nerve" to respectfully defend himself…

Captain USA   February 19th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Obama supporters won't support Clinton because she voted for the Iraq War.

Clinton supporters will back Obama because they are not really paying much attention.

tony   February 19th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

ron r - no, what this means is that clinton's supporters are more politically mature, principled, and are democrat loyals, while obam's cutlist fans are a bunch of spoiled hypocrites , who do not really stand for anything but obama and their "we" movement.

Ryan   February 19th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

I've heard this before as well, and I don't take it as a testament of Obama nor as a slight towards Clinton. I think is speaks of the voters. Hillary and Obama have so many similarities, especially compared to the major diffences of McCain. Anyone who would not vote for either Obama or Clinton obviously isn't voting for the issues but rather for the person - which is a shame, considering that this really isn't a popularity contest, it's about people's lives and the future of this country. I think it speaks of the youthful crowd Obama brings in, and how their judgement is not based on the seriousness of the position that these candidates are competing for.

Sam   February 19th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I think debates are a good thing.. I mean as long as they stay about world problems there the best thing for common people to use as an influence on who you vote for instead of the one sided commercials and ads those should be banned if anything. Ron R tell me where you see that buddy..

bob   February 19th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Obama supporters are so blind. Pennsylvania see Obama for the person he really is. Just because the man can speak well does not mean he is the right person to run this country.

Texas4Obama   February 19th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

I couldn't ever vote for Bill and Hillary - too many scandals and no integrity. If Billary is nominated I will stay home on election day!

Obama '08

Ike   February 19th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

If it's CNN policy to have a barack supporter whenever a clinton supporter is on, then for the sake of fairness, please add six more clinton supporters to your list of the so called best political team on television. Because I am sick and tire of watching Paul Belgala gang up on and tag team every time.

Mac-Daddy   February 19th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Ok now i have heard people say how they hate Hillary but none ever say why…Now someone just tell me what has SHE done to make you hate her so much…is it because shes a WOMAN running for president?….Dont even go there on Bill cause shes the one running not him

j floyd   February 19th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

HRC will do ANYthing to win…I worked in SC and saw first hand the dirty, cheating tactics she and her campaign resorted to in order to win…I agree with K Brown! I hope Obama keeps on with his message and people continue to listen to it…he is FULL of substance, if the media would just air it!!

Dolores   February 19th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

well, i have voted in every election since 1984 and have always voted democrat. but, obama does not fool me. it is obvious he feels "entitled", not with the Presidency of the United States.

It is also obvious as per his inability to explain how he will pay for things he does not have a plan.

and, say what you will, I have never heard Bill Clinton say he was not proud of this Country ala Michelle Obama who is only proud now after 44 years. Good or bad, travel the world even europe this place is still the greatest.

Obama won't have this democrat's vote, even if i don't vote this time.

mary   February 19th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

If Obama gets the nomination I know I could never vote for him. I want a President that believes in our American flag, not someone who can't even show respect for the flag by not putting his hand over his heart when the Pledge of Alliance or National Anthnem is played. By this action of his it shows disrespect to all our servicepeople dead and alive. The American Flag is the most important symbol of our Country, how dared he snubs it!! People WAKE UP!!

bob   February 19th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I beleive if Obama wins McCain will beat him. Republicans will chew up Obama.

SlapStick, Florida   February 19th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

HRC is running a very catty and immature campaign at this point. Being a woman, I feel ashamed.

Herve   February 19th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I believe that Clinton is most of the time reading her speaches that were prepared and written for her by her team!

I never hear her or other politician who have speaches' writters quoting those writers…

She should bring something else instead of desperate attacks that are doing NO GOOD to the democrats…

Instead of saying I HAVE EXPERIENCE or WHAT IT TAKES, show it in how you can win primaries…

Well done Barack , and keep it up.

Ken   February 19th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

After the Desperate ways the Clinton camp is trying to grab on to every little thing to try and Damage Senator Obamas image.,I would not vote for this woman. Her husband supported and signed the NAFTA agreement wich sent our jobs to Mexico and opened the door for the other agreements that have sent our jobs all over the world. The Clintons are responsible for the mess we find ourselves in now. I cannot believe a union would support this woman. Lets hope tonight is "DAY ONE" of the begining of the end of her campaign!

gus   February 19th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

The cable media wants obama they may get their wish, but it is not a total loss Mrs obama for the 1st time she felt proud of this country
question was she ashamed for her past years?

Texasboo   February 19th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Is Hillary working for Karl Rove? Hillary is the most partisan, divisive, and negative person in the history of the Democratic party! Her tactics are clearly dividing the Dem party. But of course she will not own up to it, heck she will not own up to supporting Bush on going to war with Iraq (a real threat {sarcasm}) without solid evidence.

Eileen M   February 19th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Sen. Obama is running for all the right reasons to make things better for the American people. Hillary Clinton is running for her own place in history. The first First Lady to become President, to heck with the people. She talks a good game and her husband The President who perjured himself, has been campaigning on her behalf critizing Sen. Obama as that is the only way they can win, to take the peoples attention off Sen. Obama. BUT can we realy elieve aything he says ??

Obama sucks   February 19th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Barack Obama sucks. All he has is his speeches, and those aren't even really his (re stolen lines)!!!!! So, basically he brings nothing to the table.

If Obama gets the nom, I'm voting McCain.

Jan   February 19th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

I have always voted Republican; however, this year I will definitely be voting for Hillary. She has the knowledge and experience needed in this difficult time. She understands how to work to achieve progress in Washington DC. I believe that she will come to the center (neither left or right) so that progress can be made. Obama will always be to far to the left and McCain is liberal and dogmatic (it is his way or no way). I also fear McCain's ability to control his temper and act out during a crisis.

Cathy   February 19th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Obama supporters in this blog should be ashamed of themselves. They are promotting hate. What is going on?

DECOL   February 19th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Is this the only thing that the Clinton camp can come with?!!

HUM…………better tune in,,,,,,its not a "camp" thing.

I am another life long Democrate who will be voting for McCain if BO is the Dem nominee

bill T   February 19th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

I am an independent and until now was leaning towards Obama. However, of late, I am leaning towards Clinton. I am not sure I want to vote for someone who is copying other candidate's speeches.

Bannon   February 19th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

There is no way Obama is getting my vote. I would rather vote for MaCain. I think its a fashion now a days saying Inspiration by Obama but no one know what they are inspired of when i was listerning on radio. Did anyabody watch his plants in his ralleys where they Faint. Do you vote for this guy. Grow up kids

mellis   February 19th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

And for you Democrats saying you'd vote for McCain if your person doesn't win the democratic ticket - SHAME on you! If anything, we need to stick together.

SAF   February 19th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

This is so much fun to watch. I can't believe how easy it is to fool you White voters. Obama will be laughing all the way to the white house.

He has started a cult following in just one month. Congrats Senator Obama.

By the way, I'm a college educated Black women who will be voting for Senator Clinton.

ann webb   February 19th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Billary should be taking about the issues not who said what first. She is all words and no substance. She never thought she would find herself the underdog and she is grasping at straws. She and Bill should go back to Arkansas and live in a double wide.

a. shock   February 19th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Herve who do you think is writing Obama's speeches or any other politicians for that matter?

Just1Question ...   February 19th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Has anyone ever been to different churches or watched TV and seen 2 or 3 or 4 different Preachers give a message or part of a message you had heard somewhere else?

If Yes … Then That's How Much Merit This Story Has.

Whitemen4Hillary   February 19th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Obama supporters: JONESTOWN '08. Bring on the cups gentlemen!
Is it really true that people can be this easily fooled?

Ray   February 19th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Words, Words, Words. Clinton can/t find the right ones and Obama can not decide which ones to use. Too Bad Hillary

Bo   February 19th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

how can you people vote for a candidate that you know nothing about? how do you know that obama isn't a lying, coniving, do-anything-to-win politician? you don't.

obama is only where he is because hillary campaigned and raised money for his senate campaign. i believe that hillary is extremely driven and wants to get results and real things accomplished. barack just wants to be a celebrity. you'll see.

i'm an independent who's voted dem in the past, but it's definitely mccain over barack. this whole cult-like atmosphere surrounding barack is ridiculous. YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HIM. reminds me of the third reich.

mill   February 19th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I am also a lifelong DEM and will crossover if OBama wins this Nomination

ANTI CLINTONS   February 19th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Obama sucks, you are the eone that sucks! you moron! He will get the nod, so vote for McCan't you fool!
Obama!

Shelly   February 19th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

HRC please drop out. Stop embarssing yourself!

rjordan   February 19th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

I will not be satisfied with Obama. If he is the candidate, I will vote for McCain. We have now learned that not only does Obama not have experience and has revealed no substance despite all his talk, his words are not even his own. The lofty phrases, successfully used in someone else's campaign, are used by him as a formula to win the White House. His wife is also less than gracious. I can't imagine her as First Lady, she whose pride in America, has come only through her husband's campaign. I guess America hasn't been good enough to her, even with her ivy league education and plush law firm job.

Roland   February 19th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

Please Democrats, it's time to coalesce as one party! Obama will have the popular vote and the pledge delegatea by the time of the Denver Convention. It's ludicrous that we should stay fractured while the Republicans are unifying around McCain. If we're serious about winning in November, we need to coalesce as a unified party NOW!

James in Oregon   February 19th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

All the way to the White House for Obama. The American people are so done with the Clinton/Bush/McCain brand of politics.

AA   February 19th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

I am proud of being American citizen even though I was not born here, even though I was not given the same previlige as Mrs. Obama got. Her attitudes and remarks make me sick. I can not imagine she becomes our first lady. I am one of the people who will vote for McCain if Obama wins. We need someone who takes action, not a person who repeated skipping voting on improtant issues, who keeps saying empty words, who played the race card himself, who was pumped up by the median…

I love this country. I hope people use their brain to vote, not follow in love with empty words (not to mention about many words were borrowed).

K Wood   February 19th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

I myself would like it if the news people would stay out of the politics!!! as far as I can see your running the whole thing. Your telling people who to vote for, Buy way of all you say people can be swayed by you you tell them that Obama is a head and that Clinton should drip out of the race or that , Obama has now got 9 wins so people go a long with you anmd not the way they want Your infloince the race with your comments and people take what you say to heart.

pd   February 19th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Obama will not be getting my vote or any of the Clinton supporters I know. He will be another McGovern/Dukakis.

William   February 19th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Oh joy, another president I can't stand in the white house. I'll be voting for McCain, at least I like him, even though I don't agree with his politics.

Judy   February 19th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

The Dems are divided and it is mostly because of the media. they have turned this contest into a racial and sexist issue. NBC and CNN have been totally unfair to Hillary. It is because of the media that if Obama wins this nomination - I will be voting for McCain. No to Obama

Janice   February 19th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

Hillarys new slogan Yes I can mess everything up, yes I can. Obama all the way! Sore losers end up losers all the time! he is the best candidate, always was, we dont need Bill in there as the first gentleman, gentleman Bill, I think not… look at his record, not even loyal to his own family!

Marie   February 19th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

Michelle Obama, I am proud of this country and very ashamed of you.

mh   February 19th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

If Hillary does not win the nomination than for the first time in 20 years I will vote for Republican. McCain has the experience that the President of the Free World needs — OBama has little experience.

This is not a game. It is the real world that has real problems that have to be dealt with by a President that is knowledgable and has the experience to deal with the problems.

Hillary has both the knowledge and experience.

I do not want a cheerleader for President. That is just foolish. Experience counts. This is no longer high school or college.

Shelly-in-PA   February 19th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

( Bo )…………you would be more on point if you realized that we DO know Clinton and McCain………..Obama is a very easy choice.

Peter from Canad 4 Obama   February 20th, 2008 12:01 am ET

Please do your worst , He is your next president.
There more republican that will vote Obama them democrats that will vote republican.
Get a life you Obama haters. You ought to be ashame despite the negative ads and attacks about nothing he still prevail.

Take your crying babe home it is time for her to go home look after Bill. After all he is still sick.

Thimbletack   February 20th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Cathy,they are NOT Obama supporters,they are NEOCONS TRYING TO SUBVERT the election .

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