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Voters from FL and MI will be disappointed. So am I for them. If they are considered then Hilary would have been in the lead!!!!!! DOn't they have any say in Electing the president of their country. They should not be ignored.

AW

Hillary doesn't have the experience? Like being governor of NY wasn't enough.

Nonetheless, go Obama. It would be nice to have a fresh perspective in the White House for a change

Senator Obama's Accomplishments:

1> Voting against the use of military force against Iraq; a sovereign nation that posed no threat to the US.

2> Running a very successful campaign against a very popular past president and his accomplished spouse; winning primaries/caucuses 2 to 1 in states where the population is 90+percent caucasian.

3> Author of 2 very successful books; 1 of which is still on the current best seller list.

4> First African American President of The United States of America!

Hi. I voted for Hillary in Arizona. We won and I was happy for that. My hsuband kept telling me this and telling me that. I was stubborn. After seeing Hillary's attitude and her constant attacks in Wisconsin, forcing Obama to defend himself, I understand now that she is just that type of person. I know a few of them at work. Not willing to admit a mistake, strongheaded, and never willing to accept losing. I like a strongheaded person, but she is not being smart and she is not being respectful. I have lost my respect for Hillary. She does not even appear to be respecting the people that vote for her. Her campaign is a mess! Wake up people, this woman would be a disaster in the White House!

WHAT do you people see in Hillary Clinton?? She speaks in a monotone with a deadpan expression and buggy eyes. She has nothing like the poise her husband ha(d). She bought a Senate seat in a state she had no history of residency in. The biggest job she was given as First Lady FAILED miserably (healthcare reform), and her Travelgate fiasco revealed she has no people skills. Claiming "experience" because sitting in the Senate has made her bum two years numb-er than her opponent's is nonsense.

What kind of following would this person have had she not been married to the most popular prez since Kennedy? The only rationale I can figure is that her adoring hordes are actually trying to resurrect the feel-good days of the 90's. They failed to do so by backing Gore in 2000, and this 2008 attempt won't succeed either.

When she finally realizes she's fallen way short of election, she'll drop the sham marriage to her increasingly irrelevant husband and quickly fade into obscurity.

Diane, you must vote even if it is for Mccain. I am a democrat but will vote republican for sure if Obama is winner. Obama is shucking and jiving his way into the big house. He is so arrogant that he probably thinks his s- dont stink.

So tell me Texan for Obama, why should Clinton
'bow out' before Texas? Are you afraid she'll win in Texas?
As someone already pointed out here, a candidate wins when they have 2,025 delegates, not when they have just a 150 delegate lead.
Mr. Obama is tarting to appear a little arrogant to me now, that is not the way to win friends and influence people.

Hillary will win in a big margin in both Texas and Ohio.
She has got a big support in both states.

Hillary '08

If Hillary loses, I will be voting for McCain just to spite you Obama supporters. Screw America... like it isn't screwed in it's present stage. Just let another Cold War start.

Wake up America! Have you REALLY listened to Obama's empty promises? Our nation cannot afford having a president that has no experience and is clueless as to what leading a country entails. This is no time to learn as you go. He's too young and too arrogant. Maybe in eight years – but not now.

I am disappointed in Mr. Plouffe's comment. In light of this and Michelle Obama's comment about never before being proud of America, I am convinced that this primary is only serving to divide the Democratic party. Instead of focusing on ousting the Republicans from the White House, the Clinton and Obama camps keep trying to elevate their own place in history by undermining and destroying each other. Despite being a life-long democrat, I am hoping for a third party candidate who can lead our country out of this dark time in its history.

What amuses me is how easily so many can be so easily duped. As if any of these candidates will affect any meaningful change in Washington.

I'm sick of this entire campaign and it's only February. Yuck.

If Hillary wants to know what Baracks accomplishments maybe she should look it up, as I have read, he sponsored 152 bills and resolutions and cosponsored 427 more.
Hillary says she has experience, what kind? Being in the White House and a senator for 7years, so what.
AMERICA WAKE UP! IT TIME FOR HILLARY TO EXPLAIN HER SOLUTIONS, BUT DOES NOT IDENTIFY THEM. THURSDAY EVENING BARACK WILL SHOW HILLARY WHO IS BEST QUALIFIED FOR THE PRESIDENCY!!!
GO BARACK OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!

First McCain supporters please tell me where he is different than Bush? No really, McCain is all about Reaganomics (which as failed for the last 7 years and failed from 1980 to 1994), all about Iraq (which had nothing to do with 9-11 and no WMD), supports the CIA torturing suspects (in America we consider "suspects" to innocent people until proven guilty in a court of LAW) and does not express a desire to bring those that did attack America on 9-11 to justice (anyone on the Republican side remember Bin Laden?). He is nothing but "W" old and will not bring nothing but 4 more years of failed policies to the White House. I will support any Democrat over McCain.

This is unbelievable. I have never (even though this is only my 3rd election to actually vote in) seen such infantile baby nonsense than I have from Hillary Clinton and her surrogates. I have never seen such bickering, arguing, complaining, baiting, back-stabbing, slandering, mud-slinging, down n' dirty innuendo and character attacks as I have from Hillary and her team against Barack Obama. And now this "new Math" put forward by Hillary and her team regarding delegates.
It used to be as of two weeks or so ago that Hillary was claiming that She would have the nomination even if she were behind in pledged delegates because she could count on her "Superdelegates" who would at that time put her way in the lead. But now, since Barack Obama has proven himself to be the candidate the people really want, Hillary would not be able to win even with her "Superdelegates"....she's so far behind. So now She's claling for breaking the Democratic Party Rules and Guidelines to allow for the delegates she won from Florida and Michigan to be seated at the convention. She thinks that with them, She could win.
The shortsightedness of that is, with Barack winning so many primaries....and possibly in major large states coming up as well, Hillary could very well still come up short, even with the Florida and Michigan delegates. And Barack Obama would be our Democratic nominee for President.
Many people I have spoken with who used to be for Hillary are now for Obama....many because they hate the way Hillary and Bill have conducted this campaign. They have never seen such sleeze. And such phoney stuff like Hillary's crying routines.
If even my relatives in Japan have e-mailed me in shock over the underhanded tactics of Hillary, then it has to be pretty bad if people over there can see Hillary for what she is.
For the sake of the Democratic Party, and the USA, I hope that the Democratic National Committee refuses any of Hillary's campaign to get Florida or Michigan delegates seated. I hope Barack Obama wins the nomination....because the whole world will know he got it fair and square.
The same could in no way be said of Hillary Clinton.

Many supporters of the democratic candidates seem so vulnerable and angry? I was hoping the younger voters of America would not be fooled by the media hype and celebrity backing in choosing a president. When did the political debates turn into Oscar night? When did the presidential candidates become leading actors in a Hollywood blockbuster? Please be careful in your decisions, the media has already decided the president for you. It influences our thoughts and actions towards ourselves and eachother. We need to recognize this in order to move forward. Emotions can mislead us, vote with your mind not your heart.

He is definitely the pied piper, remember what happened in that scenario.

Anne,
Get off the ship and stop SwiftBoating–use fact not slanderous comments!

For a Democratic candidate to win the nominee, he needs over 2025 votes. Baraka Hussen Obama has not got that yet. Do you guys remember a black congress man who asked other black super delegates men and women to support Baraka Hussen Obama because they wouldn't be counted as the ones who stopped a blackman to be president. I would like to see Hillary Rodman Clinton ask all those white men and women super delegates who would be counted as one stopped a White woman to be a president for the first time in 200 years under mens' rule.

The questions I want answered is why did the Democratic National Committee feel that stripping these two states from all their power would be an adequate punishment for moving its dates ahead?

Florida and Michigan moved its dates up to be competitive, to be more prominent figures in the race and on the news. Competition. Isn't this the core of our nation? If so, why are we punishing it?

Hillary's recent behavior is reminiscent of the former Iraqi information minister–the guy who kept insisting on television that Saddam's forces were routing the evil Americans, while you could see American tanks approaching from the distance. In my view, her utter inability to accept reality (kind of like our current president, huh?) confirms that the American people are making the right decision by rejecting her.

Why Obama doesn't want florida and Michigan count.
Beside he broke the rule in florida and he took his name out michigan primary. This whole primaries and caucuses is unconstitutional.
Obama broke our nation constitution rights.

I will support Obama in the general election if he gets the nomination, but I don't want to have to hold my nose to do it. He [and his campaign] needs to eat a piece of humble pie. Here is some of my reasoning:

Arrogance = characterizing a lead as "wide, wide" when it isn't.

Arrogance = lecturing the superdelegates on how to vote [will he tell Kerry, Kennedy and Patrick to switch to Clinton because MA went overwhelmingly for her?].

Arrogance = not feeling the need to explain portions of plans but criticizing opponent's for the same thing [e.g., Hillary's universal mandate vs. Obama's mandate for children].

Arrogance = squandering the position as chairperson of the European Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs [not holding a single policy meeting].

Arrogance = running on the platform that he is better than all other politicians because they are "Washington" and he is not [and then touting bigwig Washington backers just the same].

You get what I mean. I am just not pleased with the tone of his campaign at times. Hopefully this answers your criticisms of my earlier comment.

'Desparately seeking' Hillary

Obama is truly a self made man and can appreciate the struggle of life at the bottom and the effort people make to pull themselves up. U.S. government going back way too far has ignored the average citizen. I don't trust my future with a wealthy woman (or man) who has led a privileged life to understand my daily struggle. She can't relate! She's a shape shifter that will do whatever is necessary and won't quit. An otherwise commendable trait but it's destroying the Democratic party and she and Bill obviously don't care. They want to stand in the wreckage of the Democratic party and try to win it all. Please stop Hillary. You've changed your campaigns more times than I care to count and you're starting to look more than a little desperate.

All of you Hillary lovers are all spreading hate...you all are a true reflection of what she has been embracing since the downfall of her campaign.....YOU ALL SOUND LIKE SORE LOSERS!

All of the candidates need to have the same opportunity to go and campaign in a state in order for its' delegates to count, if that is what everybody together decides....to lie, steal, cheat, and bribe to win the presidency. as hill would propose, would only lower the already low bar Bush has set...

It's now clear that she's not going to win. She had to win by insurmountable amounts in the remaining states which I don't see happening. She needs to accept defeat and rally behind Obama in order to unify the party. Right, isn't that what Clinton's rhetoric has been all along..Unify the party. She's doing a great job(sarcasm) of not turning to Republican tactics and hitting him with everything she's got...O wait she's been doing that for a few weeks now.

America – government of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE, for the PEOPLE ~ Abe Lincoln

Hillary, let the people decide, not the superdelegates..do us a favor and get out!

Obama '08

McCain don't stand a chance, old fart!

The example of arrogance is that Clinton Campaign only prepared to win the large states and underestimated the ground roots efforts of 50 states on Obama's behalf. Obama has from the beginning decided to bring us into his efforts to win. Hillary was not aware of this until it was to late. Hillary then fired those that she could blame. The fact is, she is to blame.

What no one seems to understand, Obama’s campaign for the presidential election is only the first stage of a multi-level partnership of the people with Washington in to the future. We, with his direction as our leader, will put the pressure on congress and the senate to move on his proposals. We are the ones that will make the change. We are the ones that will take the ideas for the future communicated through 21st century technologies and push change or remove those that will impede the people. We are the ones we have been waiting for to put a man like Barack Obama as our Leader and our Commander in Chief of the United States of America.

I started off excited about Obama but after listening to all his speeches I believe all he can ever deliver is speeches, I opt for a President with expereince. George Bush had on the job training and look at the mess we are in. As a Democrat I hate the thought of voting for a Republican, but John McCain, the next best candidate with experience is getting to look better and better.

If she can't get her "big" wins on March 4th she should quit because then her chances would be nill.

What's really amazing is that people are still willing to give Hillary money.

CORRECTION:...... to "AM's" comment about Michelle Obama's comment about America:

You stated that she said, "...EVER proud of my country...."

The word she used was "...REALLY proud of my country..."

YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR SOURCES BEFORE QUOTING SOMEONE.

This is a typical Hillary move....stop hatin' on Obama....

I have voted in five presidential elections in my life. Every time there has been a Bush or a Clinton in the race. I appreciate what Bill and Hillary did for this country in 8 years, and I admire them.... but do they really expect and feel they deserve another 8? The call for change is MORE than just clever talk, or buzz-worthy rhetoric. Being a "progressive" implies that one seeks new ideas and embraces a emerging and changing world. Its time to turn the page. Obama represents a new direction and in the end is a very intelligent person and an excellent candidate... Don't hate him because he is standing in Hillary and Bill's way, consider instead that he is trying to lead, not impede.

MAINTAIN THE STATUS QUO!!!

Yeah.. THAT'S gonna be real good for our country.

Please! Can't we get along.
Barack is winning fair and square.
Hillary Clinton and her cronies should stop whining and acknowledge a good competition and a Fair Winner. She has thrown every dirt she can muster on him and he has come out unscathed. I wonder what else they are cooking up against him.

Go and Stay in New York Hillary. You are a good Senator of New York.

It is very sad that Mr.Obama has even gotten this far. I am a democrat and will not be voting this year if he wins the nomination. I do not vote for Republicans. We (the Democrats) had a canidate who could get us back on track and are settling someone with no experience. We are in enough of a mess without him to make it worse and he will. This was a Democracy.

No doubt Obama is in Lead because they have ignored the people of FL and Michigan. There was a huge turnout for Hilary. This is just a Blunder!! If the voices of 600000 people in MI and 1.75 million people of FL were heard then Hilary would have been in the Lead!! Don't they get it?? It is just a simple math. Voices of FL and MI should be heard!!

If you believe in pols has anyone seen the pol showing McCain handily defeating Clinton is she gets the nomination. Does the Democratic party want to commit suicide AGAIN??? Hillary should do the right thing and step away to let Obama become the next president instead of continuing this bruising battle while McCain gathers steam.
Of course, all the Clintons care about are themselves and not this country so that will never happen.

Obama better be prepared to answer questions on specific proposals he plans to introduce.

Hillary will call him out in Austin.

Hillary has more experience at this level than any of them, because she served as an advisor to Bill. She's been there, done that!

Don't sweat McCain – he's the Bob Dole of 2008....."Hey, Mellon...we need ya!" McCain suppoorts the war in Iraq; I'd ram it down his throat!

Let Obama and Hillary beat each other up - McCain is waiting in the wings and will school both of these on the issues. Should be nice and messy!

Go Mac!

I HAVE TO SAY THAT I HAVE NOT VOTED IN YEARS. THAT IS BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER TRULY BELIEVED THAT MY VOTE WOULD COUNT FOR ANYTHING. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME...EVER.....THAT I HAVE GOTTEN SO INVOLVED IN THIS ELECTION. BARACK OBAMA HAS GIVEN ME THE DESIRE TO GET INFORMED...INVOLVED AND TO VOTE...NOW, I CONSIDER THAT A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT. HE HAS ALSO DONE THIS FOR MANY, MANY OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.......YOU CAN BELIEVE THE RECORD TURNOUTS ARE NOT BECAUSE OF HRC.....I WILL FOREGO VOTING ALL TOGETHER, AGAIN, IF SHE IS THE NOMINEE, AS IT WILL THEN BE BACK TO NOT MAKING A BIT OF DIFFERENCE....GO OBAMAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Reading these posts reminds me why we are a republic and not a democracy. The genius of the founding fathers and the Electoral College is amazing.

What the campaign manager didn't say was the it is important that the Obama camp disenfranchise all those Michigan and Florida voters or Clinton would be ahead by ALOT…………so I suppose the approach is to disenfranchise those voters for Senator Obama's own personal political gain.

–Quoted from "I agree –sad!"

First off, Obama isn't disenfranchising anybody. The states broke the rules and ALL THE CANDIDATES decided as a whole to unseat the delegates. Keep in mind that in one of the states, I believe it was Michigan, that Obama wasn't even on the ballot.

If you wanna talk about disenfranchising voters, look no further then Hillary's constant push to have superdelegates vote for the person they think "is better for the job" rather then the people's choice. That's disenfranchising the majority of voters IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY forget about Florida and Michigan.

Let's also remember that Clinton is flip-flopping now that she's behind on a previous decision. Why do you think she voted for it in the first place? Maybe, just maybe she was afraid of the minority vote in both states. I don't like the way she's campaigning AT ALL

OBAMA 08'

I think it is not over till it is over and Barak is doing great! I have nothing against him except he has never been tested and doesn't have the experience she does.. We are in a bad time right now and really need a president to walk in and get it done. we need Hillary right now nad not some who can say all the right words, yet not be able to strongly back them up.We are all suffering the problems in this country no matter the race or gender. No time for mistakes.

I am a Obama supporter.

But whoever gets the Democratic nomination will definitely get my vote. There is no way I am going to vote for McCain and his view on the war alone. No way!!!!

Eventually Obama will be exposed as the inexperienced loud yet charismatic figure he truly is but unfortunately for the US, it may not be until he is in the White House and by then it will be too late.

I still cannot understand how people can vote for style over substance. But then again, Bush was elected then re-elected into the Presidency so why am I even remotely surprised.

40 year Dem but will vote for Mccain over OBAMA

As for me the devil I know is better than the devil I don't

I am disappointed that the politics of the so-called Democratic party has dwindled to a childish, finger-pointing, petty popularity contest. It seems that both Sen HRC and the Republican/Conservatives have tried (and continue to try) to diminish the ability and capability of Senator Obama to be a great leader because of his "inexperience". Seems to me that frankly, it is the fresh approach that people seem to be leaning towards and they are speaking out in VOLUMES. A great leader has to have the ability to inspire and instill a vision in those whom he/she is charged to lead ("Without Vision the people perish"). Senator Obama is not only articulate, but he's smart...and appears to be wise enough to know that he is not the savior, but has the ability to help people learn to save themselves.......
Either way, I will be surprised as to the outcome of this contest, but "there will be blood" on the floor at the end of the day and the democratic party may be irrevocably split in the process.

Oh, and by the way......the Democratic party made a HUGE mistake by punishing the voters of Michigan and Florida in such a manner. I could understand if they decided to seat only half the delegates instead of none of them........Senator Clinton would not make it an issue if she didn't need the votes. However, all the candidates (in the interest of Democracy) should be on the same page on this issue. The votes of the people should count. And, to be fair, if it is decided to count the votes, they should have new ballots with all the candidates' names so that the voting can be fair. Isn't that the "democratic" way?

Too amused by the some of the so-called democrats/liberals being shown for the hippocrites they are.

Be careful Obamaites....the Patriots thought that they couldn't lose either.

Obama can only "inspire" and if he should become the Democratic candidate he will will be stomped by McCain in the debates. His inexperience is compounded by his arrogance.

CNN should poll how many Democrats will be switching their votes to McCain should the Obama Train of Destruction continues and he wins the nomination.

The wide, wide lead is in reference to the extent to which Sen Clinton would have to win in order to close the pledged delegates gap and nothing more. It's simply math.

Is there anyone else out here that reads articles in full...or are we out here just looking for sound bites?

Or perhaps I should say-excuse me..I am just one of those "latte drinking" 36 year old educated females that supports Barack Obama.

When the witch tries to steal the nomination, cuz she can't win the popular vote. Then all hell is going to break loose and we won't be able to go outside for a few weeks as riots will be all across America.

Way to go Witch......you better not touch my car....I have my baseball bat too...

You are need to grow up. I will not vote for someone or something I do not believe in. I believe in Hillary. If she is not the nominee, I will not vote for Obama simply to make the democrats happy. I will not vote.

Clinton supporters get on board! Democrat in the white house '08

Obama will be finished now the truth of his empty promises are coming out......If we wanted cheerleading we would vote in a cheer leading team. The fact is this country is in a mess and the world in chaos, this no time to experiment...now if we were coming off the good years of Bill Clinton I would be willing to take the risk but not with the world and economy in chaos. Plus he is to liberal just like Huckabee is to conservative. The two extremes of the two parties are where all the problems come in and the splintering starts.....
GO HILLARY 08 !!!!!!
If obama is our nominee then I will vote for McCain the moderate......or just not vote......AMERICA WAKE UP !!!!

The votes from FLA and MIchigan must count, the democratic party cannot ignore the voice of thousands of its members. That would be really a turn off and a risk for the general election.
If these votes are acknowledged as they should be, then, Obama would not have his so called lead over Hillary. People should realize that his lack of experience cannot be compared with the skills of Mr McCain. Consequently, he cannot win a general election against a man who has given his entire life to this nation.
Thus, the only hope for a real change based on works depends on a candidate who has the knowledge, the experience and the skills that Mrs. Clinton has.
Hillary for President !
HiIlary Presidente!

"Obama momentum "is created by the media.Every time when I turn on my TV,It is OBAMA-preacher , and american people (who elected Mr. Bush) voting for Obama. Woke up people until is not to late.

The biggest country in the world to have Mr.Obama for President......

Gotta love the Republicans. I have never voted for a Republican president until this year. Obama? Get real.

Dem for 40 years will vote for Mccain over OBama. As for me the devil I know is better than the devil I don't

Since because he is leading in the last few states primary, that doesnt mean that he is going to win.

Obama has no accomplishments, we dont get carried away by his speech.

Will vote for Hillary if she is the nominee, or McCain.

Ask Hilary where she got the money for her seldom used house in NY – as well as how much she charges the Secret Service a month for housing their crew whether they are there or not. Maybe she'll release that information, along with her tax figures AFTER the primaries are over !

When Moses lead the his people out of bondage and parted the Red Sea there were many who doubted. This is a real and wonderful moment in American history and its becoming quite clear, the gig for Hillary is over and she should just take her big pension and head to pasture !

I am glad to see that America is not a racist country that is used to be years ago. But than Michelle Obama remind us that race was more of an issue that the media try to portray it. Her comment in her speech was too inclined on the race issue when she mentioned that she was more proud now to be American than few years back. That was a racial comment. She is black and Obama also.

Obama will win the normiation know body cares about what the clintons have to say or what the are planing so do what ever you want obama is still the right choice for the normination he might not hae a euugh experience. But have a good jugdement.and that what matters.

If the numbers were reversed, with the Sainted Obama behind Clinton, his camp – and the media – would be calling it a tie.

I think Obama is making big..big leadway... he has shown his has leadership.. good basic common sense.. and is very able to lead the USA...... in the past our leaders has shown us nothing but greed and bad judgment... we need a new change

OBAMA spent three times more in Wisconsin and Washington did Clinton. The best candidtae your money can buy. So much for the "peoples" choice.
Kennedy & Kerry plus the Media Elite who have been singing his praises while not asking him the hard questions (sounds just like what happened on IRAQ w/ Bush) will own him.
Obama supporters be careful what you wish for!

Obama camp needs to calm themselves down and stop trying to talk themselves to a victory that will not happen. Obama's own supporter could not mention one accomplishment he had in the senate. The truth is FINALLY starting to filter through and the people will start to see how empty his talk really is...... GO HILLARY !!!!

Keith Cornelius a FORMER REPUBLICAN !!!!

New young voters will crush those fear tatic old heads Repulicans. The Republicans are talking about EXPERIENCE. Where is it, it has been eight years and the country is a bad shape.Every speech that is given by Macain you see a bunch of OLD HEADS trying to influence voters, PLEASE!

First, a reminder:

Obama supporters, talk about our candidate. (And we know there's plenty to talk about.) We don't need to be negative. Let the others do that.

Second, a fact check:

–Obama has spent three full years in the Senate, after his eight years in the Illinois legislature.

–Obama first talked about the dead soldier's bracelet in his speech in Madison, WI last Tuesday (2/12). Could it be that McCain is imitating him?

I hope after the March 4th elections, Ms. Pelosi and perhaps Gore and a few other party leaders take them someplace and explain reality to them. If they don't win in those states by 65% there is absolutely no way they can ever catch up. And they have to win everything from here on out by 65%. It's not gonna happen.

The longer this goes on, the less likely either wins. McCain has 6 months to get ready for the Nov election . If they wait till after the conventon the winner will have 2 months.

CNN,
You make me laugh! You are in denial just as much as Hillary Clinton is. You have the pres. national polls here at 44% for Hillary and 42% for Obama. Most presidentail national polls have him at 52% to her 37%. Keep on dreaming CNN, your gal is finished and when she shows up in Texas, can we say toast?

Also, in your article today about the Teamster's Union endorsement of Obama, you state that Obama has a struggle against Clinton and a union endorsement will help him. Lol, she's the one struggling!
In conclusion, no matter how you spin it to make it look as if Hillary is not finished, the brutal reality is, she lost the chance for the nomination, period. Perhaps, only a miracle can save her now.

No win situation for the Junior Senator

@MD....who said "Obama should not underestimate the Clintons ability to steal this election from him."

And Clinton should never have underestimated Obama's ability to steal the election from her or she would not be in this desperate situation right now where her campaign almost went completely broke because they thought they were going to have it in the bag by Super-Tuesday thus having to beg for debates and having to bash Obama on any and every little ridiculous thing that they can think of.

I don't know why people are so upset about what Michelle Obama said.

Thanks to Bush/Cheney, because of our nosing around in the business of other countries for the last 8 years, maybe we need to realize we haven't been the shining star we used to be in the world.

It's time for peace in our day and I believe Obama will bring it about. That is why he has my vote.

A McCain presidency would be a disaster!

The Clintons will do anything to win. There position is simple. Win at all costs and anyone that you hurt in the process you give them something after the win to try to repair the damage. If the superdelegates overturn the will of the people the party will split and a lot of voters will not turn out and that means the republican will win.

It is beginning to look more and more like were going to have a republican in office again. If Obama is the winner of the primary, we will lose in November. The Obama-bots will no doubt blame the Hillary supporters. Obama won't have all those Obamakins in November. That just goes to show how green he really is.

Experience ? Cheney and Rumsfeld - need I say more ?

HRC: Ready on Day One, Ready only for Day One, Forgot about day two and no exit strategy.

Sounds like the current president, no?

As an Australian, I appear to be more aware of what is really happening in American Politics than many in the US media. Though it pains me to make this comment, I must say CNN, your organisation is are a poor excuse for a member of the fourth estate!

The Clinton bias you display is thinly disguised. I do not disagree with the right of people to have an alternative view, however the media needs to be trusted to deliver the facts in their reporting.

America and indeed the world, needs and deserves to have a decent and qualified candidate take charge in the White House. Only one person qualifies. Barack Obama.

He wil be the next President of the United States, regardless of your efforts to the contrary. CNN, take a good look at the way you behave. Change! It's the way of the future.
John Hay
Founder of the Australian Federation of Employers 1986
Former National Chairman – Australian Free Enterprise Foundation 1987

If Obama gets the democratic nomination, then I'll clearly go vote Republican!
How much worse can it get?!

Overcome your fear people, a new day and a new political paradigm might very well be at hand and I would expect that educated, well informed Americans of both parties would welcome that.

Two more weeks Clinton is done. Obama will take Texas and maybe even Ohio.

Hillary Clinton is in a State of Denial.

Vic I agree with you 100 %
I hope we get some answers to your questiones before its too late.

Obama is even strating to prepare his voters last night : "it will take a while before we get there" nah... really !!

If all Democrats keep fighting like this, we will never win the white house. If you look at CNN 'spolls, democrats will love to have any of the two candidates nominated. Stop the nonsence, we have two great candidates! Stop also talking about Bill Clinton, we had a good eight years (meaning the economy).

Hillary is qualified. to be president........Obama is qualified to round up cheerleaders.

I lived the JFK era.......and Obama is nothing like him! JFK could not only speak but he had EXPERIENCE.

if hillary is ready to do the work on day one and has all this experience, then why wasn't she ready to campaign. if she can't handle the primaries then she won't be able to handle the white house.

I think Obama is trying to steal the election along with his supporters. How about Fl., Hillary is still ahead because we will have our voices heard. To you Obama supporters you never have to worry about Hillarys supporters ever supporting Obama. We vote for someone that has a brain and that would not be Obama. Don't tell us we are going to cut are nose off to spite our face, don't think so, McCain would be a far better choice than Obama rather we stay in Iraq forever. Got it. He don't even have a clue into how to even start the process of bringing our troops home. You don't go into office one day and say oh we are going to bring home our troops tommorrow. Stupid, it will take someone with a brain to do that and that would not be Obama. Democrats For McCain.
Hillary or McCain

Still laughing and shaking my head over the Chris Matthews' interview. It really is priceless!!!

The U.S. is caught up in a romance. How do you stop that ????

Mr. Ickes

Do not join the exploits of the Clintons if you want to maintain your own prestige.

As I already stated in other posts, the superdelegates role is to provide, eventually with their votes, a solution if there is a stalemate
between 3 or more candidates without a majority of pledged delegates.

If there is such winning candidate, they have no role, and they should abstain, but.If the convoluted roles of the DNC make such necessary, they should simply vote compactly the winning by-pledge candidate,

TOM

THE REALITY IS THERE -HILLARY SHOULD NOW CONCEDE AND GET OUT OF THE RACE SO OBAMA COULD FOCUS ON MCCAIN...SHE MUST DO THIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE SAKE OF HER PARTY... BUT I GUESS SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING BUT HERSELF...

Obama won the 11th Round – Hillary will take the 12th and the nomination!

Nathaniel, I disagree with the "wide, wide lead" part of the comment. You know, the headline part. Like someone already said here, a wide, wide lead is what McCain has over Huckabee. Mathematically, Obama can't win with the pledged delegates alone. That right there proves that it is not a wide, wide lead. I agree that he is the frontrunner. I do not agree that it's "lunacy" to think that this race is still close. I wouldn't go so far to say it's essentially a tie, but it is still close.

It is sad to see last two election, all people went to the far right. Now it seems to the opposite. How can we just be reasonable to elect whoever is the best QAULIFIED for this job for the best interest of this country and people!

If Hillary steals the election by superdelegates and other delegate finagling, it has already been reported that there will literally be rioting in the streets in front of the DNC and perhaps nationwide.

Hillary, you are directly responsible for any injury that occurs if anything like that should happen. You are dividing your party when YOU KNOW YOU CANNOT WIN WITHOUT STEALING OR CHANGING RULES.

That is not what Democracy looks like.

And when the riots come, as reported by the news (not my speculation), remember who fanned those flames: Queen Hillary, who continues to exploit the naivete of her voters in a game she can't win... but she can still squeeze money and dignity out of to validate that it wasn't all for naught. She is a fighter, she has said so, and she is displaying the worst sort of arrogance right now, the kind you usually only see in a President like George W. Bush!

Hillary doesn't have the experience and definitelly not the leadership to be President. She'd be a nobody lawyer working for Big Pharma if her husband wasn't Bill. The media keeps giving Clinton chance after chance after chance...after LOSING 10 STRAIGHT!!!

As Ferris Bueller said, "It's over people. Why are you still here? Go Home." This woman is the worst sportsman and most arrogant SORE LOSER I've seen in politics in a very long time. No integrity whatsoever. If she wants to stay in, learn from Huckabee, at least he isn't taking it SO SERIOUSLY.

@LisaMpls.....how is this arrogance? It's the truth! Hillary has lost 10 in a row and a few of these losses were on her turf....come on now!!!

@Alecki....Don't blame CNN for Obama's success. Alot of voters don't even watch CNN. People are going to vote for who they want regardless!

OBAMA '08!!!!!

Hillary is full of deceit and lies. Her dirty politics will not win this election. It will be hard for her to stop a movement driven by the American People. One of the many reasons she is receiveing less votes is because most Americans feel that she is less likely to win the race against the Republicans.

Obama 08

I am voting for change I suggest you do the same.

Can we not turn this into a repeat of the 2000 election?

Mitt Romney Did a Gracious Thing for his Party!

If we don't learn anything else from the Republican Party, can you find it in your heart to fold up your tent and try again in the next election cycle?

For the good of the party, and of our country, it is time for Hillary to concede. Quite simply, polls show Obama handily beating McWarMonger and Hillary losing. In addition, she would likely cost the Democrats seats in the Senate – seats we could win with Obama heading the ticket.

Her personal attacks on our likely champion must cease NOW. Just this past weekend, she shamelessly and falsely smeared Obama as a plagiariser. Everyone knows McGhoul will be running as a "straight talker" – the exact opposite of someone who plagiarizes. Apparently, HRC has no concern about whether or not a Democrat wins the General Election...unless it is her.

Now, Hils will most probably go even more negative, putting her own personal ambition before that of our party, and of our country. Before you vote, or send her another nickel, ask yourself if that's the person you really ought to be supporting.

Where's the sign-up sheet for "Democrats For McCain"?

According to CNN, even Obama won all the rest of states, this thing would be still a very close race, virtually tie. The race is far from over. We shall wait and see.

Hillary, hang in there. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!

He is experienced and ready to do something different. What we have now and what Mrs. Clinton will bring is the same try resulting in the same failure. Lets change what we do and see what happens.

It is a great day for America!

Arrogance, I believe begins with Obama.

At one point, Clinton had a lead similar to Obama's, and he didn't quit, why should she. I think CNN and other media have probably done as much for Obama campaign with their biased reporting - even more than Oprah. Apparently, the American public is looking for a charismatic leader and they see Obama as that person. Beware of charismatic leaders. They can be a mixed bag.

Nice to see such desperate attempts from the Clinton camp to spin this election. Same old story, different day.

God help us if he wins.....
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!

and CNN – I hold you accountable for part of this.

I'm sprinkling myself with hope dust as I write.

The Obama Camp is just trying to get out of tomorrow's debate.

Exit polls indicate Hillary won the Democratic vote in Wisconsin 51-48. That alone is reason to "continue to believe in a place called Hope." It's also reason to believe WI superdelegates can align themselves with Hillary voters rather than the Independents and Republicans who crossed their lines to take Hillary down.

Alecki– he has more than 1 year in the Senate. Face the facts. Hillary banked on this campaign being over on Super Tuesday. She underestimated Obama. Now she is on the outside looking in. If she made this critical of an error in a presidental campaign. What would she do behind the desk in the Oval Office? Stop it already. She will not have enough delegates after 3/4/08. The powers that be in the Democratic party will lean on her to bow out after that. Obama beat her and will beat old man McCain also. Deal with it.

I'm sorry but I just can't vote for Obama if he will be the nominee.

How about Geroge Bush, Bill Clinton and so on.
What you say about that?

I am absolutely thrilled that this fine man is ahead of Ms. rodham-clinton–I will be voting democratic this year if he is the nominee and republican if she is the nominee. I get a win-win situation no matter how I look at it.

But even more- Senator Obama also has the proven strategy to bring an end to the partisan politics that keeps so much good legislation from ever becoming law. It is time for Americans to look for the best inside themselves again, to look toward the best this nation can be, to work together to rebuild America from the ground up. Americans have always been a people committed to working together, facing the odds, and doing the hard work needed to succeed. America, you can do this now!

At least he isn't so desperate that he has to resort to cheating and rewriting all the rules to make sure that he wins. He is much better that Hil/Bill. I don't trust them as far as I can see them. Another term of them would be another 4 or 8 years of nothing getting done in Washinton and the country feeling that no one cares about their needs. If Obama doesn't do anything else but make us feel better about our country than he has my vote!!!

I really really dislike the DNC right now- how much different would this race be in Michigan and Florida went through a normal primary process! Obama wouldn't be so confident right now if that was the case!

What a travesty.
Are there really that many Americans willing to be led by empty rhetoric in a march towards socialism?

One thing is certain.
Conservatives in all political parties will need to prepare diligently to fight the battle to keep America for the American people–and prevent this wacko from getting into office.

The answer to poverty is NOT to be found in a government program.
The answer to healthcare is NOT more government involvement.
The answer to our safety and security is being diligent against our enemies and providing diplomacy from a position of power.

Why such disdain for Sen. Obama? What is so sad about his campaign or how he has run it? Both candidates give stomp speeches and outline their positions on policy. People have the same opportunity to research both records while in the U.S. Senate. What is the problem?

The guy overcame her celebrity and political machine to emerge as the front runner. He has withstood the relentless attacks of a former President, along with death threats and god knows what else in running for office.

Give the man his due credit. He was a relative unknown a year ago, and now he is on the verge of becoming the Democratic nominee for the President of the United States of America. Give the man his due credit.

That is the essence of America. Give the man his due credit.

Wide Wide lead! In addition to all of Hillary's lack of campaign structure it' s bad enough her campaign can't do simple math. For those who support her... Ask your self a question... IF she couldnt succesfully manage a simple campaign for presidency after all her years of so called political experience... How can she manage the greatest country in the world. If she cant do the math, her supporters should!

Obama has had 10 straight wins and STILL can't break away from Clinton with more than a lead of 75 delegates and Clinton has still had a larger lead to date over Obama then Obama has had over Hillary!!!

I'm laughing!!!

TEXAS FOR HILLARY PRESIDENT 2008!!!!

The anger coming out of Hillary Clinton supporters on all blogs shows an ominous similarity between Hillary the candidate and her supporters. Rather than bow out gracefully, take the entire party down with you. This tactic of attack has failed time and time again and this Clintons continue to employ them. The next thing they will claim is that Obama is part of a right wing conspiracy. This is pathetic.

and plouffe is stating the obvious...

If anyone has been arrogant here its been Mrs. Clinton..

Only an ARROGANT man or person who thinks AMERICA owes him would be in the senate not even one term and think he could run for PRESIDENT. WE NEED TO WAKE UP!!! This man may speak well and be an inspirational speaker but if that is all it takes then we have several teachers and preachers we need to send to Washington, actually I have a neighbor (we call him a con artist) that would do well. I would hate the day I see Michelle Obama in the WHITE HOUSE. They would probably invite Louis Farrakhan and their good friend from Chicago (you know the one that has recently been indicted) to the White House.

i'm glad there's a sense of toughness on the Obama camp. this shows the people that they are not just going to give in to Clinton attacks.

Just reminds me , as how Politics of Chicago work.

Like we hear a ? What is one thing he ever acomplished , since being a Senator ?_____________________________________Correct.

Besides chats, with Charvez an Fidel .

His BIG CHANGE < Probabley would be , I WILL BRING IN CHARVEZ TO BE MY VP. AN they would lower Gas prices..

Both are a Crock of ______.

Sour grapes on the Clinton Team...people are sick and tired of politics and dynasties as usual. Look at the messes created by people in political office for years..and then look at what so called in-experienced candidates like Swarzenegger and Bloomberg have done...a much better job and work with people on both sides of the aisle.

You might not want to say that the leader in pledged delegates should automatically win the nomination...but it sure seems like a good idea for it to work out that way unless you want to anger a lot of people.

Oh give me a break, JFK and Lincoln didn't have so much expierence when they took office but lets see...did they do anything worth mentioning?...Perhaps to you, aboloshing slavery and putting a man on the moon are walks in the park...

Lisa when you do well it is not arrogance and Alecki – I how you employer doesn't not say that when you are up for promotion. With all that experience, what has she changed in America. Let's get real people!

Amen to the no universal health care comment.
Universal health care means health care rationing.
Ever wondered why canadians ,who have universal health care, come accross the border for surgery?

"Lunacy"? I think David Plouffe is getting confused with the lunar eclipse about to take place tonight.

Hillary '08

Arrogance? Try realism.

One year in the Senate? Again, another HRC supporter not doing their research or homework. Obama has 12 years of elected office, to Clinton's seven years. Yawn.

Senator Barack Obama:
1996-2004 (Illinois State Senator)
2005-2008 (United States Senator)
12 Years of Elected Office Experience (FYI – George W. Bush had 6 years in office before the presidency)

Senator Hillary Clinton:
2001-2008 (United States Senator)
7 Years of Elected Office Experience

Barack Obama is more experienced to be President of the United States.

35 – 7 = 28 years of zero elected office experience for Hillary Clinton.

Again, what 35 years of experience is Hillary talking about?

Here are the remaining 28 years –

8 Years (Lawyer)
12 Years (First Lady of Arkansas)
8 Years (First Lady of the U.S.)
28 Years of Zero Elected Office Experience
Since when is 20 years of being a first lady relevant experience for being president?

FINAL ANALYSIS:
Senator Barack Obama, Not Only By Virtue Of His Character, Honesty, And Competence, But Also By Virtue Of His Experience, Is Clearly More Qualified To Be President Of The United States.

Barack Obama has a wide lead in pledged delegates, in the popular vote, and overal delegate count. Hillary Clinton should drop out of the race for the sake of the Democratic Party. I am afraid, however, she will remain in the race until the convention, doing any sneaky thing that she can in order to steal delegates away from Obama and win the nomination

At this point I may vote for someone with one year fast food experience before Hillary or McCain. Oh, and I have not been proud to be an American for awhile, I want real change. I think this is what America is supposed to be about. This country may not last much longer with the status quo. That is so sad for America!

Arrogance? I'd call the Obama camp confident and realistic.

If the shady pasted Mr. Ickes's says anything that does not show Obama in a bad light then it's time to be afraid of what's coming next.....the Clinton camp does not know how to play fair.
I saw/heard Mr. Obama last night in Houston.....we should be fortunate as a country to have him lead. He insires everyone to be the best they can be.

I think if hillary loses then this year we'll get two lessons.
1.Giuliani strategy of neglect small state and embrace big states failed.
2.Hillary strategy of neglect caucuses and small state primaries failed too.
I think it will be a good lessons to politicians in future

I know something about tailspins, and it's pretty clear Senator Clinton is in one... It's disappointing that she would launch desperate, flailing and false attacks in an attempt to maintain relevance." I must say... in full disclosure, it was Mccain who chose those words.

Obama should be put one the scrutity now. Let people know who he is and what he has done for the country not just all the words.

Since this campaign began, Hillary Clinton has gone out her way to talk about her 35 years of experience and public service. But I am confused, because the only public office she has ever held is her current senate seat. Before that, what policy position or public office did she hold? None! If she was truly as experienced as she claims to be, she would never have abdicated her legislative responsibility and gave George W the authorization to go to war against a nation that did not attack us. If that is experience then god help us. Experience without good judgement is just as bad as no experience at all. Worse even because it shows a lack of insight and forethought.

Arrogance? That's called basic math!

Oh Contrare" Mon' Frer"

What is sad for America is doing the same thing and expecting different results.....also the definition of insanity

Change is the antidote.

Obama is plateauing now. He will sink in Ohio and Texas. McCain is now attacking him. The copied speeches scandal is still out there.
I want to see him win in Ohio, or Texas or Pennsylvania - then I will beleive in his candidacy.

Hillary Clinton has been hanging around the Capitol for years now and she has not accomplished anything of substantive value in her career, outside of voting for and supporting NAFTA, voting to authorize the Iraq War, voting for the Leave No Child Behind Act (Bill called it a trian wreck). I do not think I need to go on.

Being first lady of Arkansas and the US are not official political offices any kind. She tried and failed with healthcare, fought for power against Al Gore during Bills terms in the Whitehouse, and moved to New York as a carpet bagger.

The only political position that Hillary Clinton held is her current position of Senator. That's it and nothing more. The majority of her adult life was spent on helping Bill win political office. Check the true records.

In fact, when it comes to experience, Sen. Obama has more years of legislative experience than Hillary Clinton. Sen. Obama was a Illinois State legislator before becoming a U.S. Senator.

Finally, according to the U.S. Constitution, all U.S. citizens born in the U.S.A are eligible to become president of the U.S. It is your right as a citizen of this great country. One must be 35 yrs of age and be a U.S. citizen by birth.

There are no other requirements by law. Anything else is extraneous at best. Therefore, please educate yourself before you make ignorant and visionless comments.

Yes, it's too bad we can't get more experienced experts like Dick Cheney and Donal Rumsfeld running Washington. That's been going great.

Obama will be great. CNN is not leaning one way or the other.
Hillary fans are going to have to get used to the fact that Obama IS our guy.

Hillary's Campaign is starting to sound "Republican". First the excuses , then the "no big deals", then negatives, and now the total disconnect from reality.

And for you Republicans that are so bored with McCain that you have comment on everything the demos do, GET A LIFE, the rest of us just skip over you drool

Obama is the sacrificial lamb for the Republicans. Of course they want him as the nominee, so they can trounce him. He and his wife have said so many things that amount to ZERO as far as progress. It's all lip service, no plans or solutions. Anyone can say they going to do things. He's all talk no action. He has solidified a group of emerging children who are swayed by any internet BS they see. At least if we have Hillary we have a fighting chance against McCain. If Obama is the only choice, give me McCain. This is a great plan by the Republicans. And union endorsements, RIGHT, the same people who bargain away your healthcare and wages while collecting a fee for you to be a member. This is organized crime at its best.

“I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together”

The face of America can no longer be painted as black, or white, or yellow, or brown.

Our aspirations are becoming one.

We want a leader who is us and us who is them.

We want to be president.

We are Barack. Barack is us.

Some of the greatest presidents in US history have had the same level of experience as Mr. Obama (or less), so can we please put this argument to bed? Sometimes, experience is overrated, and precisely what we do not need.

It is not arrogance, it is a well deserved pat on the back. Many have doubted him and look how far he has come.

I for one welcome the fresh look into politics.

When the American people realize what a dishonest person Obama is they'll change their mind. He copied John Edwards agent for change, he copied Hillary 's economic policy, he lied about his mother being a single parent unless you no longer consider a step-father as being part of your family and he was so poor he had to suck it up and go to two private schools as a young boy, one a Catholic shool in the neighborhood and the other a Muslim school in Jakarta. I know when his parents divorced at age 2, his father went on to get his PHD at Harvard but than his white mother married another man from Indonesia who was a chemist at a major oil company. Talk about fairy tales check his record when he was in the Illinois Senate.

Obama should not underestimate the Clintons ability to steal this election from him.

Its over the Clinton campaign.. They have to win by 40 points for the rest of contest..

What's great is the America is rejecting the politics of yesterday and the politics of division.. It's time for a change.. Where Democrats Republicans and Indy's work together..

God Bless America..

what obama arrogance?

This is coming from Clinton's senior advisor.

Yea and we have over 100 years of total experiance on capital hill and look where it got us (in the toilet). I think we should all just shut our mouths on this experiance thing and see how far this kid Obama can go. there will be plenty of time to judge him in the future.

Hang on, Hillary supporters, in your chiding of Obama and his campaign about being arrogant. Was it not she and her camp that boldly proclaimed her the frontrunner about a year ago and didn't take any other Democratic candidate seriously? No one (candidate or her/his staff) is immune of arrogance.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY! WE WANT AND NEED INTEGRITY, NO DIRTY POLITIKING! ALSO NO SCHOOL AGED ACTING LIKE/HAVING HISSY FITS/TEMPER TANTRUMS LIKE THE OTHER DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE HAS ON A DAILY BASIS.
OBAMA ALL THE WAY FOR THIS WHITE 51 YR OLD USA BORN AMERICAN TOO.

WE NEED CHANGE, SORRY HILLARY, BUT OBAMA IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN UNITE THE FRONT TO GET THINGS TO HAPPEN. HAVE A NICE LIFE HILLARY!

It is true that a 20pt defeat in both Ohio and TX will leave Obama with 40-50 pledged delegates advantage. The only hope she's got is to go to the convention and have the pledged delegates lead overturned by the super delegates. This is when the DNC should come in and talk some sense to the Clintons. TELL US HOW YOU ARE GOING TO WIN THE PLEDGED DELEGATES BECAUSE WE DO NOT WANT THE SUPER TO DECIDE THIS.

I voted for Hillary but I do not want her to destroy the party. I urge OH and TX to end this if she wont. This will hurt our party! SELFISH!!!! Do what Mitt Romney did. Mathematically Mitt Romney was in it. Realistically, HIGHLY UNLIKELY. Same situation we have here. Mathematically possible for her to go to convention and create a fight. Highly unlikely she will win this!

Hillary: 'Its essentially a tie"

Don't tell me she's gonna pull a Huckabee: "I ain't letting go...You can't make me..."
Now that's 'Hillaryous...

This is where we see how far the Clinton camp will go to try and turn this around...sad!

My suggestion is that Hillary should stop "yelling" into the microphone and lower her voice to a more normal level. Other candidates get the job done in this manner. Her approach is counterproductive. A better sound engineer could be very helpful to her campaign.

So many people well maybe not alot of people but people that keep commenting with diffrent e-mails lash out at Obama. If you look at the polls from Wisconsin, you would see that over 50% of the people that voted for Clinton wouldn't mind Obama as president where just about 35% that voted for Obama would like Clnton as president.

Cnn should be talking more about that then anything else.

Actually CNN should also bring up the fact that Obama has his tax records out while Clinton refuses to do so, she must have somthing to hide.

You might hate CNN but they could be hurting her Campaign so much worse.
Blame Bill Clinton for having everything change after South Carolina, then blame CNN....sad..just sad...

ALECKI GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. HE HAS BEEN A SENATOR LONGER THAN ONE YEAR. HE HAS MORE EXPERIENCE THAN BILL CLINTON DID....OTHER THAN SENATOR OF NEW YORK JUST WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES HILLIARY HAVE....REMEMBER EIGHT YEARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE...WHITE HOUSE PASTRY CHEF WAS THERE THAT LONG TOO. HILLIARY COULDN'T GET HER HEALTH CARE PLAN PUSHED THROUGH LAST TIME AND SHE WON'T THIS TIME...SHE DOES HAVE VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE IN TAKING MONEY FROM SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS WHICH RUNS THIS COUNTRY...THE PEOPLE WANTS THE GOVENMENT TO BE RETURNED TO THE PEOPLE AND KICK OUT ALL THAT WASHINGTON GARBAGE...THAT INCLUDES HILLIARY...OPEN UP YOUR TAX RECORDS HILLIARY...WHAT ARE YOU HIDING

HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET FLORIDA VOTES WITH

CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT AND OUR LARGEST TURNOUT

I AM NOW PART OF THE DEMOCRATS FOR MCCAIN

AND YOU NEED FLORIDA IN THE GENERAL ELECTION

ITS CALLED........KHARMA

He won 10 straight contests in a row. Hillary and her supporters need to stop dragging this race through the mud. Obama has brought much needed civility to the presidential race. You don't hear him bragging about the impressive amount of money he has raised in one month alone. Clinton is so desperate, she and her followers are going through Obama's speeches with a fine toothed comb. Is this how she plans to win? Oh, wait, "It all about us, the voters, and not the candiates." Right.

"Wide, wide lead"? What???? Say what???

Is a total (including the Super Duper Delegate numbers) of 70, more or less, that my Hillary is trailing by constitute a "wide, wide lead"? I think the Obama camp needs to redo their math and consult a dictionary of politics and numbers because that is not, by a wide, wide margin, a "wide, wide lead", Mr. David Plouffe.

Hillary '08

If Barack Obama wins the Democratic Party's endorsement, I think you will see a battle royale between the two parties. Let's face it, Obama is empty, copying his policies and part of his speeches from everyone else. Sure he is a great speaker...Hitler was a great speaker and could get the crowd cheering and fainting too! He'll have his 15 minutes of glory at the expense keeping the republicans in the White House. I am so discouraged. It reminds me of the fable "The Emperors New Clothes". We have someone just telling us what we want to hear. When it is all over we'll all be standing naked before the world

Len Brooks
Wellington FL

Chang is coming

Cant stop Obama NOW!!!

It'll be nice when right wing nuts are not running the country anymore.

Ask Obama why hs paid $300,000 under the appraised value for his home which he bought from the slumlord Resko and that very shortly later Resko's wife bought the adjoining property and sold part to Obama to enlarge his home. I thought he only spent 5 hours doing work for a church which involved Resko. Makes you wonder what other things he has been hiding.

Also, Glen Beck presented a very informative report on the minister of the church Obama attends. You would find him to be extremely racist .

Why is the media not airing this info.

Gotta love the Obama campaign! Playing a good psychological game on the Clinton campaign.

Hillary supporters don't feel sad. Be glad the Democratic party has a presidential candidate that we are excited for and believe in. If you are a former Hillary supporter, come on join the Obama camp. We will need all the help we can get to defeat McCain.

Obama in 08!

Its fast Obama,she is winning texas,ohio pensylvania,vermont,North carolina ...and she is going to be nomineee

Obama and his staff have demonstrated arrogance throughout this race. Obama has never congratulated Hilary for her wins nor does he give credit to those who have gone before him. One can see that his campaign is trying to undermine Hilary's strength, which is ruthless. If he wins the nomination, I'm voting for McCain. If he wins the Presidency, America will have the second green and arrogant president in a row.

I don't know if I'd interpret this as arrogance. It's simply a mathematical truth. Clinton needs to win the 9 states in which she's still competitive by about 70% to 30%, a margin she has yet to reach in any state so far. If she does that, she'll only tie Obama in pledged delegates. I think it's both reasonable and appropriate to point this out so that voters begin to cast votes that unite the democratic party instead of prolongue the Clinton death knell.

What a great day for America. I only hope the Dems can unite to bring down the republicans. Hillary's arguments are only feeding the Republicans. She is weakening the democrats chances of a presidency greatly.

American voters - white, black, young old - makes no difference who you are backing for the presidency, the time has come to get really serious. No more rock-star followings, no more using such key words as "inspiring," "change," "All fired up," "Yes we can." Such enunciations are empty and will take us nowhere except a collapse of everything we hold dear and sacred as a country.

Before it's too late - before we reach the point of no return, we'd better get some straight answers. To Obama, spell out those changes, how do you plan to accomplish them, how do you plan to work with Congress to implement these changes, and how are you going to PAY for them. Tell us about your foreign policy especially in the Middle East after you "end the war and bring the soldiers home,", about exactly what it is that you plan for seniors, for young people,
What is your specific plans for the homeless servicemen; how do you plan to deal with Isreal, the Palestinians; the North Koreans. We have a RIGHT to know these answers before another vote is cast.

We deserve all these answers, and unless they are forthcoming, we the voters had better get smart and stop this downward plunge that will surely result unless we get ANSWERS now!!! Only then will we know WHY we should not blindly follow this man with so little experience in affairs of state and its people. A good beginning is to ask yourself what it will be like the day following his election. Where will he start? I, personally, don't have a clue, but hopefully our debate coordinators will ask the above questions so we can get some kind of answer.

I went to the Hawaii caucus last night at Jefferson School and I watched in horror as Obama has started to segregate people already. Food and water was handed out but only to Obama people. If you were voting for Hillary the food was taken back. A woman said Obama paid for the food. They were allowing people to vote well past closing. If this is an example of our next president, then we are in trouble.

They call the Clinton campaign's math "lunacy?" I call it "arithmatic."

But, who knows. I might have a little more EXPERIENCE than Obama's group in the field of mathmatics.

Great Great Obama ! proud of USA ! God Belss you!!
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!

Now this article is definitely going to tick some Clinton supporters off. Just watch, and read all of the negative comments that spew forth.

can't wait until Obama's ship sinks

All this low grade politics!* Aren't we over that yet? When does it stop?

The advantage, and the reason there are no specific guidelines depicting the number of years' experience is because in America, everyone counts. It's a beautiful thing to see that anyone–ANYONE- in America can achieve success politically or in other arenas which can help shape the world. You, me, everyone. Everyone has a voice with Obama.

Go Obama!

Mr Advisor, this race is not over yet. A "wide,wide lead"? If it were not for CNN's biased reporting and Oprah, Mr Obama wouldn't be considered.

Check this out, Senator Clinton has a great deal of experience, and can roll with the punches.

We don't need a preacher. We need a President that represents ALL Americans.

Feed your crap to someone that cares.

This is indeed sad for America.

LisaMpls February 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

"Glad to see so much continued arrogance coming out of the Obama camp — getting a little too comfortable."

Any more arrogant that Hillary and Camp saying this thing would be over by Feb 5th or dismissing states that didn't vote for her as insignificant (states the Dems will need in the general) or even failing to thank folks in WI who came out in sub freezing weather to vote for her? That kind of arrogance?

What was 'so sad for America' was Bush in the white house for 8 YEARS!!! It's ridiculous how people think his 'lack' of experience makes him unfit for the job....

but NO, instead we'll allow experienced people with 8th grade speech and reading levels to run the nation and we'll continue to accept insurance companies, HMOs, and corporations screw over the people who work for them. There is not shortage of hypocrits in the world, is there?

Pulled this of another news site..

Just in Exclusive, Obama’s administrative cabinet

President – Obama
Vice President – Edwards
Sec of Defense – McCain
Sec of State – H. Clinton
NSA Director – Biden
Dept of Energy – Gore

This is from an anonymous source pulled from politico.com. Story was to debut but the anonymous source pulled back citing a timing error for release. Source said cabinet was meant to show how Obama will reach out to Republicans, utilize strong resources to combat climate change, and unite the party with fellow Democrats.

this is one of the great come-from-behind stories in the history of american politics. look at where barack was two months ago. "arrogance"!?!?! where were those alligations then? hillary blew it. she had every possible advantage and was beaten by a better candidate. plain and simple. you can get behind him or vote for mccain and his 100 year occupation of iraq. you choose....

Obama is like Jim Jones, cult leader, liar, snake oil salesman. I will never vote for him.

clinton's rival in my opinion to use and old country term is still wet behind the ears. he does not have the experience to run this country and it will be just like the deserter we are getting rid of. I sincerely hope these other states keep their eyes opened and do not get hood winked

Alecki: There ain't nothing wrong with that. Men like Obama don't come everyday , so grab him while you got a chance.

I agree this is sad.
For whatever reason CNN is refusing to post negative coments about Obama. Thank you CNN and a BIG Thanks to all Obama voters.

You are setting the country up for another four years with Republicans.
Another four years with “learn as you go”

Thanks a lot to all of you.

I'll get back to you in a year.......don't ever forget, I told you so !!!

Yes, but in terms of the popular vote, each of them have over 10 million votes, with just a slight lead by Obama. This race is a lot closer than the media and Obama camp wants you to think!

Don't cork the champagne just yet. We still need to unite this party and that will not be an easy task.

I'm not totally sure why Hillary supporters are so "all or nothing".

Hillary probably not a good VP pick for Obama (Wes Clark is what he needs) but Hillary could have a senior level/cabinet position in an Obama white house. She might even make a good sec of state or sec of energy (where energy is probably our #1 priority, or sec of health and human services (where she can help with what will be a major accomplishment of the next administration...).

It's time to start thinking about working together, moving on and getting down to business.

Don't forget – campaign aside – historically presidents that are strong communicators and inspirational have been strong presidents. Wonkish/detail oriented people make great cabinet level people who have a LOT of power and influence.

Let's move on!

No more Clintons,

No more Bushes,

America deserves better.

If Florida and Michigan were not stolen from Hillary, she would be in the lead. These will be returned and she will win- Republicans are playing the Dems once again. This will be another 2000 if the Democrats don't wake up!

Way to go Obama!!

It's sad that the confidence in the Obama camp is viewed as "arrogance". Was Hirary arrogant when she was "surprised" that Obama has taken not only her white male vote, but has also crept into the white females she was counting on? Don't be a hater. That's so UN-American!

Hilary says she'll be ready on "DAY 1" if elected president....
But she wasn't even prepared for the day after Super Tuesday! Just look at the way her campaign is falling apart! lol It's hilarious that there are people still out there gulible enough to beleive her crap and these little games she is playing! Give me a break!

It is what it is... and the numbers don't lie. I think it's time Mrs. Clinton takes a seat!

This is bad news for Clinton supporters. The fact that Hillary probably won't get the nomination is setting it. But what I don't get is all the Obama hate, especially if you consider yourself a democrat.

He's merely stating fact. I realize that Clinton supporters can only understand spin, but there's this thing called math. This "math" suggests that Clinton would need to win over 65% of the vote in the three remaining big states to get a pledged delegate lead.

Dear Senator Obama: Before releasing your surrogates out there be sure they have their talking points. Letting someone go on air to represent you without knowing any of your accomplishments really shows your lack of experience. Don't make those mistakes when you run against the Republican machine. They will chew you up and spit you out. Better take a quick course in experience! Good luck, you are going to need it!

Good for Obama! Most of America doesn't want to slip backwards with the Clintons as the primary results show. Obama is doing well by working hard and connecting with voters. No reason not to claim what has been won and earned. Go Obama!!

Go Obama!

Hey, Clinton people, stop being sore losers and get on board. Had it been the other way around, I would be on board with Hillary.

Whether we supported John, Barack or Hillary, we should stick with our party in November.

Hillary needs to discuss her policy differences rather than going negative towards Barack as it will ultimately hurt the party. The republicans will use the same attacks against him.

Can't we all just get along?

DEMOCRATS 08' 12'

Alecki – Obama was elected in 2004. And anyway, I'd rather have an inspiring leader than somebody whose biggest selling point is that she knows which arms to twist. This country needs inspiration.

Get over it! Obama is a candidate for the people. She has sparked interest in politics again and given hope to people.

Two families (Bush's and Clinton's) have run our country for the past 20 years, and nothing has changed!!!

Do we really want to allow another member of those families to continue to run America in the ground? Smarten up people!

I don't know if I would believe a word that comes out of the arrogant Obama camp. Frankly I am starting to have my doubts about CNN aswell. Obama must have bought a lot of people out. His empty message of hope is a disgrace to the country. You want real hope, vote for Hillary Clinton.

Thank you, Mr. Plouffe! Excellent job! Charge on!

Obama 08

Why do you constantly come back to CNN if Clintons supporters are so angry towards CNN? You get angry and start going more to CNN? that really what they want.

Excuses are running thin arn't they. Obama had such a better campagin but Clinton supporters do not see it that way. Clinton pays more money to T.V. Ads other than actually people on the ground. Thats where the diffrenece lays, Clinton is trying to ride on her name. I live in Arizona and I have only saw two signs for Clinton while even though Obama lost Arizona there where hundreds of Obama signs. She just got out worked.

Remeber some of the best Presidents never even was part of congress. Bill Clinton wasn't in office, but its ok becuase you just want to throw everything to the wall. Sad part of America is everyone so stubbornd to see the other side.

Obama is going to win, and if you want 1000 more years in Iraq then vote for McCain

Lisa and Alecki, you're both mistaken. Obama's camp wasn't being arrogant, they were explaining the math of things. She would have to win by 70% in those states to catch him – that's the point.

Also, Alecki, you are mistaken on the amount of time Obama has been a Senator.

Check your facts, people.

I think while Hillary is stumping around south Texas courting the hispanic vote, she ought to pay ole Willie a visit in Luckenbach and have him teach her the lyrics to 'Party's Over'!

Alecki, being President isn't an honor bestowed on people because of their "experience". Being president is a job given to the person best able to make the CORRECT decisions with the BEST judgment.

Obama's judgment is impeccable. He got Iraq right. He got Pakistan right (that Al Quaeda leader we killed a few weeks ago in Pakistan, that was covert US CIA action, without permission from the Pakistani government, exactly what Obama outlined was necessary). Clinton continues to make mistakes, can't control her surrogates, can't run her own campaign without going overbudget...

It's obsvious that Clintons do not understand ideological implications in this election. They have been trying to proove that american people know how political process work but really they do not know what americans want!

Message from Canada

STOP THE HATIN it's just a beauty contest and he just happen to be the best lookin out the three!!!! a blind man could see that!!!

This wouldn't be news if Florida and Michigan had not moved their primary dates. If Clinton had all the pledged delegates from those two states, she'd be in the lead still.

"CHANGE" has been the cry of every new candidate since the first elections in this country. Show me something new Obama, show me something that I can believe in.

Awesome!

if you haven't all ready TJ, TX posted a link to a great Newsweek article, in the previous 'news' story- it's a good read for EVERYONE.

Thanks TJ

Well he has a major stand in this election – Not falling into the hands of the washington lobbyists. This is a very brave stand. Could you expect any other person not to take any money from the insiders and run such a huge campaign? People are tired of tried and tested philosophies. Just because you have liived long enough in washington does not mean you have the best judgement and would solve all problems. The thing we need to do is ' TRY'. Not because we want to but beacuse we HAVE to. This is our only option to go back to the days of a glorious America.

No wonder Obama has such a lead with the most watched News Channel clearly in your camp. Shame on you CNN for showing such a slant in Obama's favor.
Hang in there Clinton camp... you do have the Solutions...I hope folks in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania see that before it's too late.

Emagine that. Two woman crying over fat butt buck tooth Hillary.
You know the candidate with the froven helmet looking hair.

You know the candidate, the one that charges the seceret service $10,000.00 a month to stay in their guest house and protect them from us big bad americans.
Oh that's right, the mortugage payment on their $5 Millon dollar estate is $10,00.00 a month and Tax Payers are paying for it in FULL.

You two snivelers were so busy crying and complaining you forgot to mention that. Or the fact the Hillary stole the Abraham Lincoln China from the white house when they were last there and the secret service had to retrieve it from her, it belongs to the people not to her.

Oh you did not mention Hillary and Bill Clinton are members of the BUILDERBERG GROUP.

These wo woman are typical dumb american woamn who want nothing but a woman president because they are man haters. They know exactly nothing about the candidate and have NEVER looked up her voting record.

They must be BLOND.......................

What is it with Senator McCain addressing a handful of senior supporters in hotel ballrooms.

What does he think this is? A bingo tournament!

Let him know that it's going to take much more than tough talking to capture the presidency.

Mrs. Clinton?!?.....Err Um.......It is the heartland calling......

It appears you are being handed your hat!

It's unfortunate that so many people take such a negative approach to life when things don't go "their way". They would be better off learning how to accept reality. And this would also be best for our country.

In my opinion if the one to be nominated to run for President for both parties is being pretty much picked by these state primaries then why isn't is that all states must have the primaries to choose. As far as I knkow kn Kentucky we don't have a vote in what is going on right now and I think this is a very important time. Each citizen should a say in who they want picked to run for President not just some states.

It ain't over till the fat lady sings......

I remember when Tom Brady and the Patriots were saying the same thing.

Confidence is important. Wait till the Republicans get a hold of Obama.

Saint Obama no more.

To the above posters, Obama has more elected experience then Clinton, get off your hight horses. Being the wife of a president doesn't make you a good leader. Hillary's biggest accomplishment before joining the Senate was running a Universal Healthcare proposal into the ground while the Dems controlled Congress. Her lack of ability to compromise ruined any hopes of Health Care for the last 15 years. Her lack of ability to compromise and reach accross the aisle is what's dooming ruining her in this election

I'd rather see a campaign go confident than go completely negative, like Clinton's.

And what's truly sad for America is what we'd be getting from McCain - four more years of the same. That would be disastrous. Makes sense he starts attacking Obama. He would love to face Hillary, as she would help him unite conservatives.

Obama '08

Obama is TY....TI....TL.

Too Young.... Too inexperienced... TOO LIBERAL.

If obama win this nomination then I say go McCain

Maybe sad to the above writers, but the fact another Union just endorsed Obama for President really closes the door on Clinton this morning.
sI for one, a Republican Woman, who has always held the party line in my vote, will have a tough decision to make if the two candidates are McCain and Obama in November this year.

One party is for continued strong relationships throughout the world, the other candidate gives hope for future for more "user friendly" relationships with countrys we need to have as North American allys in these troubled times.

Which way to vote will more then likely be a hard decision of most voters in November, no matter to which political party one belongs.

Lisa

Arrogance is not stating FACT.
Arrogance is being way down on pledged delegates AND the overall popular vote, and staying in the race with little to no chance to win.
Arrogance is having someone in your own campaign..two actually..start to say maybe it's over and Hillary should protect her good name instead of going negative, and then ignoring them and continuing to try and find a way to cheat to win (FL & MI).

Hillary would just lose to McCain anyway. More than half the country hates her anyway, so what is the point of even nominating someone who would just lose? Government healthcare is EXTREMELY unpopular to the Republican camp, and believe it or not, they are still about half the country.

Thankfully we finally have someone who will work with both sides to make this country better instead of tearing it apart. If Hillary gets nominated I move to Canada.

Obama 08!

Texas – Ohio – Pennsylvania and all the remaining states:

Senator Obama is willing to disenfranchise millions of voters (Michigan and Florida) for his own political gain! Otherwise, Senator Clinton would be ahead

Senator Obama is proposing millions be left uninsured under his proposal and saying that Senator Clintons will garnish wages...read hers for yourself – get informed. He is misrepresenting her proposed policy!!!!

Senator Obama has personalities like Oprah stomping for him with comments like 'he is one of us' thereby creating a devisive Democratic Party.

Senator Obama does not represent the policies of the Democratic Party!

And for those who think Senator Obama did a great Economic speech………may I please refer you to Senator Clintons Economic package proposals of August 2007 and December 2007 – eeeccckkksss and 'opps, he did it again'………

took the stuff right from Senator Clinton! Playing 'follow the leader' again……..Senator Clinton is the leader!

Anyone who does not believe me – go read it for yourselfs! Get informed – not just one sided! One sided always means that everyone has actually missed the other side. One sided means that no one has any basis to compare. One sided means that the choice to remain one sided is just plain dumb! Get smart...vote smart...vote on issues not hollow words!

I guarantee that should the unthinkable happen, within two years of his presidency you will be hard pressed to find anyone who will admit to having voted for him and those that do, will do so with a large amount of shame.

Unfortunately, by then it will be too late. The kool aid will all be drunk and we will all be paying the price.......

Oh, but it was perfectly okay for the Clinton camp to proclaim that she was the frontrunner, back when she was? Perfectly okay for HRC to claim her husband's presidential experiences as her own? Get a grip, people, and stop looking for the antichrist in every single statement.

Oh, and you wish you had Universal Heath Care. The Oregon Health Plan was the blueprint for this, and I had it back in the early nineties. It was great, and covered my entire pregnancy. I paid 10 bucks an office visit. Doesn't get much better than that. I have my own coverage now, and no longer need that type of service, but millions of Americans do. So speak for yourself, okay?

Life is determined with the choices we make, Americans are choosing a bright future and we all need to rally around this great movemnet to change the way the world sees us. I love the Clintons but they are making themselves look bad in the eyes of the world and America. We should rally around Obama and leave out negativeness. We have had too much scratches and scrapes. Cmon America. Bring in the Independents, Republicans and lets change this Country for the Future. Clinton and Obama 08

Although I had been an Edwards supporter since 2004, I liked both Obama and Clinton. But the last month I've really started to dislike Obama. He's so arrogant I can't stand it. I think I'll be voting McCain in November.

Works for me!!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!

Check your facts, please. Barach Obama has been a U.S. Senate member for over 3 years now.

And please don't call Mr. Obama arrogant. He and his campaign are just responding to the slew of negative ads from Clinton that have become commonplace in the Democratic race these days.

It's pretty clear to most people which candidate wants to make real changes and help everyone (hint: Obama) and which candidate feels she is destined, or that it is "her turn", to be President (I don't think I need to give any hints on this one).

Yes, this is so sad for America, we had a complete moron with years of experience who got in the white house, with his CEO side kick, and they have done SO much for this country and put us in such a great position. Yes how terrible it would be to have a leader whom we would respect, admire, and is intelligent. What are we thinking??

Guess all of hrc's negative ads really worked . . . for Obama.

Alecki: Obama has spent 10 years in elected office. 8 years in Illinois Senate and 2 in US Senate. He has authored or co-authored over 800 bills. Do some reading would you please!

Exaggeration isn’t that politics as usual, we need to get beyond slogans and one-liners that mislead the voters. Really there is very little difference between Obama and Clinton on the issues or the goals of the Democratic Party compared to the changes that will be made in the Legislative process. Obama has more youthful male yang energy and Clinton has more mature yin supportive energy. Clinton is the most conservative on budget, economy, family and nourishing and protecting the military. The nation suffers from hyper yang burn out False Fire, yin depletion. It time for apple pie and motherhood, yin support, this is what the Democratic Platform is all about. Nourish the essence of the Nation not another hit of yang.

When the Party faithful gets together at the convention they will bring reality into the picture. Hillary will pull this one out with the help of Bill and the super delegates. NE was going to win the super bowl too.
and look what happened. Go Hillary.

Hillary is grasping at straws now. They now this thing is over.

JUST IN: the TEAMSTERS just endorsed Obama.

Good bye and good night Hillary.

As the kids like to say, "It's ovaaahh!"

We have to be careful here Dems, Hillary supporters need to rein themselves in and not allow hate to propel McCain into the Presidency. Hillary is for the Dem Party as well as Obama so don't go beyond the limits in your support because you will find yourself, by yourself. Obama has run a good campaign. Hillary miscalculated Edwards and Obama. She banked everything on California and it did not work out. People, if you want to see who has the experience, the best meter for that is how they both are running their campaigns. I'm a Obama convert from Hillary. What did it for me is that fact the she had to loan her own campaign $5M. That's a red light for mismanagement of an organization that is small compared to 50 states. That's a problem because if you can't managed a campaign, how will you manage the country?

The media too likes to say it is a close race because it's a better story to sell. But everyone who has time to follow the electron closely, I believe, is smart enough to know the truth: Clinton is the Huckubee of the Democratic Party: she is all about ego. But worse than Huckubee she has shown no respect for the office of the presidency in how she has been running. She is all about attacking with petty charges. Her campaign tactics have been a disgrace and quite disrespectful to our highest office.

Many supporters of the Clintons keep saying the media are for Obama. How do you explain that the NY Times endorsed her pretty early on?

Alecki he has been in the senate for 5 yrs. Please know your stuff before you speak. 2nd of all CNN is just stating what others have said. They aren't making up or fabricating anything so I don't see how people could think that the media has a bias for one candidate or another just for positing something that a candidate or a candidate supporter has stated. So until people actually understand whats going on and actually know something about Obama/Hillary besides what he/she has said in the debates there can be no conversation with people who back either candidate.

Go Obama!!
I want to see the worst president ever and you can be.
"YES WE CAN"

As a voter from Illinois, if Obama is the nominee my husband and I will not vote for him. We can's think of a single accomplishment that he made. He even admitted that his finger slipped 8 times when he was trying to vote on a bill. We believe that it's the media that has made him so popular. Even my 90 year old mother stopped watching CNN, Fox and NBC. She also stopped watching Oprah with my daughter. I believe that there are many people who feel like I do and will make the right choice in the November election. If Obama and McCain run, we strom Democrats will vote Republican.

Let's not get cocky now!!! There is still lots of work to be done.

Obama '08!!

Doesn't look like a "wide, wide lead" to me. I only count 70 combined delegates at this time. About the same amount that Hillary was ahead for most of the time in the beginning.

We should never be super confident no matter what the "numbers" say. Just run the race and wait and see what happens.

As far as Michigan and Florida are concerned. Hillary doesn't play by the rules. She was very deceptive after agreeing to go along with the DNC regarding these states. She tried to get an advantage over both her components.

I don't know why her supporters can't see that she is very devisive and not a team player. Nor does she respect her own committment and her loyalty to the leaders of her party.

This is not a characteristic I would like to see in my president. She has had her turn in the whitehouse. Give someone else a chance.

I enjoyed seeing the names of all the Superdelegates on the DNC list of Superdelagates. Note: Some Superdelegates do not want published who they have voted for. WHY? What about transparency in elections? Do the Voters have the right to know who can change their
vote?

If the Clintons were to campaign positively, without destruction or division, it would be one thing.

But all they are doing now is damaging the Democratic Party, and damaging themselves. They ought to save face and bow out with grace in the next few days.

I relish the demise of this shrill and divisive woman at the hands of a jiving peddler of hope and little more, but I certainly won't vote for either of them and their unrealistic and unaffordable social agendas.

Not the time to get cocky! Being a country boy, I believe in the old adege: Don't count yer chickens before they're hatched.

But I sure do hope you kin incubate 'em a bit more!

When are they going to learn that Florida, & Michigan have to count. When the people vote, that should mean something. Is this going to be a fixed election, & not be legal by the people. I go to the polls to vote, not just for the fun of it. Please be fair about this, & don't cheat us. Thank you!

Look, folks…
If you really are Democrats, do you really think staying in Iraq for the next 100 years is the best way to respond no matter who wins our nomination? Truthfully? Threatening to vote for McCain is well and good but do you want your children or grandchildren to wind up fighting for oil, or bombing Iran, or any of the rest of it?

No matter how we feel, Obama or Clinton, we're going to have to suck it up in November and get our act together, or we'll wind up with 8 more years of Bush/McCain. Let's not be a party of sore losers.

This is so sad for the United States. Apparently we didn't learn our lesson from our current leader.

What the campaign manager didn't say was the it is important that the Obama camp disenfranchise all those Michigan and Florida voters or Clinton would be ahead by ALOT............so I suppose the approach is to disenfranchise those voters for Senator Obama's own personal political gain.

And they didn't mention that he is leaving out millions of Americans on health care....and they didn't mention he voted for the committees and leadership of the PAC's to be able to hire spouses and family members of any candidate or Federal Office holder.

Now doesn't that really make him a Washington insider??? Senator CLinton by the way did not vote for that little bit of inside Washington politics.

And....well, one could on I suppose. Just one last one though – and now he is wavering on his commitment to campaign financing that he made the promise to. Mc Cain will eat him up!

Shameful behavior this early on in the process. Just image how lousy it will be if he gets nominated. Well, if that happens – Democrats will loose the White House again.

Lisa, what exactly do you disagree with regarding David Plouffe's comments? Obama has a pledged delegate lead of over 130 votes. Is that arrogance or fact?

Obama is inspiring, but his words are nothing but empty. Below is the wall street's view about his economic plan on keeping multi-national corp in the US

“I would say that this plan is borderline unimplementable,” said a Democratic economist in Washington. “It is also puzzling. Normally presidential candidates only come up with plans that are unrealistic when they are losing. But Obama is now the favourite.”

~from an article in crossingwallstreet

Unfortunately for all of America, we are so used to the blare of commericals selling substandard merchandise on TV and Radio that we fall for the hollow, non-detailed words of Obama. He has spent his entire tenure in the US Senate positioning himself for this race. What has he done for this country. . besides giving us meaningless buzzwords. He is GW Bush in Democratic clothes. Maybe a bit more agile verbally, but he will be a disaster for this country.

It would be virtually impossible for Clinton to take the lead without the superdelegates overthrowing the popular vote. Even Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan couldn't give her the lead right now unless she wins by 20% or more, which just isn't going to happen. Sorry Hilly, say goodbye.

which one is causing distraction from the real issues
whose the one planting questions for college student to ask
whose the one who doesnt want to reveal their tax return to the public
whose the one whose now saying barak doesnt got any quota "experience" to show on his record
obviously her definition of experience means that anything he did before isnt worthy of acknowlegment
she obviously hasnt rembered change vs experience

Great job, Obama! Obama stole something from McCain during his speech in Houston last night. He showed a bracelet worn by a soldier who got killed in Iraq. Obama claimed that it's given to him by the soldier's mom.. How touching?!
It's funny. I remember clearly that few days ago, McCain was showing a bracelet he's wearing during a speech and said that it was given to him by a deceased soldier's mom and said how proud he was to the soldiers who died for our country..
Obama did it again, borrowed something from other people speech again!! He is so good at borrowing from other people. How inspiring!!

Congratulations to Obama for his win in Wisconson and
his win in Hawaii. The numbers of voters can be credited
to Obama. Many came out to vote for the first time in years,
because they love Obama. The voters in Wisconsin should
be commended for weathering the 5 degree temperatures
the snow up past their front doors. You Winsconsin voters
have the American spirit. And Hawaii, thank you for voting.
This is the first time I have ever "really" been excited about
a presidency in years since "JFK".

Nobody cares that Obama's wife said in a speech : This is the first time in my adult life that I have ever been proud of my country. ??

That's a pretty un cool thing to say...seems like the media would care about this?

McCain is talking expeience and the war against terrorism. He is already attacking Michelle.

He was sitting by watching the Clintons get butchered by the media now he'll do his job attacking Obama but the experience he has as a senator and in the battlefield will only make Obama weaker.

Thank you Obama supporters for voting for a rock star instead of a winner.

The republicans will go into office. This was the plan dummies.

which one is causing distraction from the real issues
whose the one planting questions for college student to ask
whose the one who doesnt want to reveal their tax return to the public
whose the one whose now saying barak doesnt got any quota "experience" to show on his record
obviously her definition of experience means that anything he did before isnt worthy of acknowlegment
she obviously challenging again change vs experience

Beware of an Underdog Clinton!

Hillary 08!!!!!!!

the people have spoken.

Obama 08

This is not a monarchy, I have been in this coutry for the last 16 years and its been Bush – Clinton – Bush. This is not healthy politics, there needs to be a change. After this what? Jed then Chelsea, America can do better.

I support Obama.. but I wish the campaign would not count their chickens before they hatched.... Stay humble folks.... Hillary has enough errogance for everybody.

Now CNN start bashing him like the Clinton's and McCain will win

The media is destroying this election process.

I agree. Sen. Obama has a significant lead. Also, CNN needs to report the difference between the pledged delegates and not the figure that includes the superdelegates. Superdelegates can change their minds at ANY TIME. Further, Sen. Clinton needs to stop making silly arguments because quite frankly, I can't list one accomplishment of hers. Why? Because all I hear in the news is "Clinton's behind," "Clinton accuses Obama of plagarism," "Clinton talks about a Obama backer's inability to name one Obama accomplishment," etc. All while she adds nothing to her resume. Give me a break.

Bring your boxing gloves to Texas...

Obama '08

Clinton, won New Mexico.

Maybe if CNN wasn't campaigning for you you wouldn't.

Thank God we DONT have Universal Health care.

I year in the senate and he's going to run the Presidential office.

This is so sad for America.`

Glad to see so much continued arrogance coming out of the Obama camp - getting a little too comfortable.

you know that your campain is in trouble when you are "pouncing" on what a Obama supporter says. When will Hellery realize that she is old news. She is a living walking breathing example of the old guard... totally tied to and funded by the special interest groups. So sad... So sad

Mr. Plouffe might want to step away from the hubris buffet. If I recall, a candidate wins when they have 2,025 delegates, not when they have just a 150 delegate lead.

Unbelievable!!!! The Clintons have figured out a way to "steal" the nomination without winning the pledged delegates!!!!!

listen...... i hear the fat lady singing

Obama say's! The US is for sale to the highest bid, 'come all'!
he says and bring you children too...

I am the Pied Piper, and we're all heading for my sea of dreams...

way down deap on the ocean floor

A "wide, wide lead" is what McCain has over Huckabee.

Does it really matter?

McCain will wipe the floor with him come November.

The Clinton Machine is doomed ....

OK, Plouffe and CNN and the rest of the media who has favored Obama going back to Iowa...if he is in fact the frontrunner now, will you stop referring to him as an underdog? You cannot have it both ways.