i am so happy about the result. i think it is hightime for Clintons to quit the race now and let the democrat get well prepared for the general election.

So expatriates, people who live in other countries are allowed to vote for the American President?

Just another sign !

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Great! Way to Go Obama!

They know that Obama is the only one capable of repairing Americas Image abroad. Thats why they voted for him.

wining everwhere in the world include US over hillary clinton makes me wonder why is happening about it, it is because he is very honostly for the American people or it is because is very kindly and emotion about his speeches . how??????????

If you're "the most electable," don't you have to win elections?

that's 11 in a row~!!!

Someone who loves Hillary (Bill?) really needs to take her aside and explain to her that if indeed she wants what's good for the party she needs to shelve her immense ego and endorse Barack Obama. I know she believes she is the president we need but more and more she must realize that WE THE PEOPLE do not!

Obama goes global. He's the man!

I honestly believe this race is over. I was a Hillary supporter until the past few weeks and the tactics I've seen she's been using.

I saw a recent poll today. Obama is closing in to her in Ohio. He's down 9 when a couple of weeks ago, he was down 19. And it's all but ties in Texas.

I an a women, and as much as I would like to see a women in the "house", I would much rather see our nation succeed.

Yeah! Another win for Obama. I see a clean sweep here.

Mr. Obama has not been really criticize before. He has not really been vetted by the media. McCain and Clinton questions his eloquent but empty calls for change. Obama declaration he won't be beholden to lobbyists and special interest groups. He has not broken with any lobbyist from the left fringe of the Democratic Party. He says yes to the lobbyists of the AFL-CIO. He won't break with trail lawyers, and now he goes out of his way to proclaim fidelity to the educational unions. He cannot proclaim his goal is the end of influence for lobbies if he only influences he seeks to end are lobbies of the center and the right. Why is the media afraid to question this man on his past, the present and about our future?

Rest of the world also want to see the worst president in the US history. And of course, the worst first lady too.

Go Obama!! Show us American Dream!!!

If 22 delegates each have a 1/2 vote… why not send 11 with a vote each and call it good? At the very least it will save Hillary 11 phone calls…

McCain/Rice '08

Obama said in his Wisconsin victory speech something like: We will change every city, every county, every state! That is a frightening statement. Lou Dobbs reports a poll that says the media tilts to Obama. If CNN is truly objective, this statement by Obama should receive very intense scrutiny by all voters. Maybe he was continuing his pattern of overblown hype, but his words–and he thinks–words–are important–suggest a belief that he thinks we need to overturn our everyday way of life– in our cities, counties, and states.

The support Obama has received from Americans living abroad speaks strongly to his ability to connect with a global audience. Having lived abroad for extended periods myself, I can attest to the view it provides on how our global neighbors feel about US policy and its influence on the lives on ordinary people around the world. It is no mere coincidence that while Americans abroad prefer Obama, so do many citizens of the countries in which they reside, as the "Obama-mania" witnessed on Bush's recent visit to Africa attests. For the world Obama puts a new face on face on the United States, and it appears to be a face the world likes.

I see we are now all in agreement Obama/Edwards all the way. How about that Mccain who knew him and Bill had so much in common Hillary can console Mccains wife can explain to her how to pick up the peices. I'm sure she is devestated.

Awesome. I voted for Obama from Korea, on Feb 5. Finally I see the results!

The man is ready to lead.

I once lived overseas and was a member of Dems Abroad. It is obvious why Americans living abroad chose Obama. Americans overseas are faced daily with the negative view that many foreigners have of America and our leaders. It has been an uneasy 7 years for ex-pats with Bush in office!
During the World Cup Football games in Frankfurt in 2006, every country participating was proud to display flags and sing praises to their country. When the US started its match against Italy, my Dems Abroad friends and I hesitantly stood to sing our national anthem in a public square. We sang proudly but that moment of unease before we stood should never have happened. There was no excuse for our administration to put us in a situation in which America is looked at differently now than in the past.

Obama can change that view of the US overseas.

What I find interesting about this is that it clearly has nothing to do with regional Obama organization or inspiring rallys.

Expected reaction from Hillary Clinton:

"Well, you know, this primary really doesn't matter at all - everyone knows that Canada, Mexico and the UK are all Red states!"

Thats not suprising…….America has spoke and now a good portion of the world gives there opinion. ALL these people can't be taken in by just "good speeches with no substance" WAKE UP AMERICA

OBAMA 08

I give up no matter how much we smear and mudsling this "kid" he just keeps winning…

Obama 2008!
American's in Stockholm, Sweden support you!

The world wants Barack… what can i say.

I bet Hillary is saying…

'Some days it's just not worth getting out of bed"

I'm sorry Mrs Clinton, it's very clear now you have no chance in this election. If you win the nomination, I will vote for you, but we democrats must unite to take on the Republicans, and lead this country towards peace and prosperity. With that being said, I shall vote for Obama if he is the nominee.

Yes but it also shows that Obama has power overseas as well!
OBAMA 08, can't wait for the bumper stickers!!

This is a clear indication that Obama is also supported even by those who don't hear him speak.
So Mrs. Clinton, Barack Obama is not just a "talker". The people knows that he is more competent and more able to move America forward than you.

If i was you Hillary, I will prepare a gracious exit, instead of ruining your chance for any political future in this country.

The people wants Obama not you.

Go Obama - Time to rally around the best candidate. Hillary, please do the right thing and step aside for you will be lost in the tidal wave that is coming!

Clearly those abroad have not been influenced by the "kool-aid". I'm sure they can appropriate the idea of his presidency to their situations abroad.

Global appeal. That's more of what we need in the White House. We need change backed by a strong leader. He's the only one representing that to date.

I am with you Aaron.

Obama '08

People around world are seeing what "yardies" ie Americans in the USA are seeing. They want the change because people really do hate the USA around the world. Obama really is a bridge towards changing the world's view of us. And I am glad Americans abroad supports Obama's change to this HUGE goal

Yes that is interesting Aaron. But I'm sure there was also quite a bit of interaction with well-rounded Europeans (I'll probably tick somebody off about the well-rounded Eurpeans comment, but the fact of the matter is, it's true) People who keep claiming Barack doesn't have substance apparently don't bother to LISTEN to coverage and/or READ informative articles & writings. Reading & listening can do wonders to educate one on many levels!

The media is surprisinly mum about the vote count in NY.
As a matter of fact I'd bet this comment doesn't make it through.

February 19, 2008 — Mayor Bloomberg charged yesterday that "fraud" was behind the unofficial results in the New York Democratic presidential primary that produced zero votes for Barack Obama in some districts.

People want change it's as simple as that. They see it in OBAMA. Like him or not that is the reality. He's become a movement. How do you stop that? Two fantastic candidates, it's a shame only one can win.

You"re right..That statement is so true! So, there is no excuse from the Clinton Clan, nor the Republicans!

Yes, we are not bombarded by the media over here. We have to do our homework on the candidates. The tone all over Europe is heavily favored toward a candidate that can heal foreign relations with the world. I am glad that my vote counted in the first ever online Presidential Primary!

YES WE CAN ABROAD!
OBAMA '08

Good news! Unfortunately, it will be underscored by the McCain-Iseman lobbyist scandal and the Obama-Clinton debate tonight.

Obama in 08!

To all Hillary supporters:

The exit polls show that 85% of Hillary voters would be fine with Obama as well. The latest exit polls show Hillary vs McCain (nationwide) has McCain winning.. The latest exit polls show Obama vs McCain (nationwide) with Obama winning. Use LOGIC and figure it out!!

In addition, constantly saying Obama has no experience is stupid. You don't need experience. There is no training for President of the US. How do you train for things like 9/11? New technologies like cloning, etc. You don't. You pick someone based on their character to do the right things. The fact is, there are so many checks and balances in the system and so many advisors that you can't screw up unless you try (like Bush).

In addition, if you want to know what Obama will do.. Why don't you get your lazy butts up and read his 64 page BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE on his website! It details all the things he would implement…

So much for your Empty suit propaganda….

he won by 33% than how does she get half the delegates is this that new FUZZY MATH??

I am certain American expatriates are discerning, wise professionals, who have a more objective grasp (often times) of global issues than those back at home.

I am encouraged by their overwhelming decision in favor of Senator Obama's candidacy.
I hope the overall interest in US politics continues. Politicians are less likely to get away with fraudulent practices when the populace is paying close attention.

Like I said time will tell. I see this country in worst shape if Obama gets in.Chrisma and flashy glamour cant run this country.Ill bank on know how and experience. Someone that has been helping folks through out the country for yrs.It seems the country and media forgot all the good that was done by the Clintons.The media is slamming her and making it hard for her to win.They are praising Obama for their own ratings. America better wake up before its to late. The devil comes in many faces. It will tell you what you want to hear ,and promise the world to you to get your soul,than your doomed. He was a nobody until the Media pushed him with his smooth speeches,hopes ,and dreams. Remember he dont know nothing about foreign policies and this war ,where Hillary does.When the pied piper of politics cant perform his promises ,hopes and dreams,blame no one but yourselfs for voting for him. Ill stick to reality.Go Hillary

Great job my fellow democrats. All the pundits said the dems would win in November unless they find a way to mess it up like they always do. Well guess what my friends, we're doing it by putting Obama up too soon!

The Republicans are going to chew Barak Hussein Obama of Hawaii and Kenya to pieces. We're going to run this guy against a salt-of-the-earth real American hero? I can't wait for the next version of Lloyd Bentsen vs Dan Quayle moments during the McCain/Obama debates. Obama, you're no Martin Luther Kennedy!

Yeah, aaron from virginia, it has A LOT to do with the 'only positive' media attention toward this empty suit.

It's just another indication that an Obama presidency would improve how we are perceived around the world.

Even Americans living overseas see that Obama is the best person to lead this nation in troubling times. Clearly, actions, not just words have inspired these people. Let's get real.

Obama has united Americans abroad, just like he will help reunite the rest of the world behind America.

I just cast an early ballet in Ohio for Hillary Clinton. I am perfectly comfortable with giving her four years to change the course of our nation. In my opinion, and from this election forward, every president will truly have to present a compelling argument to keep the White House for a second term. I see health care as the single biggest domestic issue, with America losing its competitive advantage by continually asking corporations to pay for employee health care. Government *can and does* do great things if it remains accountable to its electorate. This nation has great education, infrastructure, military and they're *all* government programs. The only way health care could be mishandled by the government is if We The People don't involve ourselves in the process. Mrs. Clinton is, in my opinion, the best qualified candidate to work for a responsible health care plan.

I am a Republican and I was so moved by reading "Audacity of Hope" and hearing him that I will vote for him in November. I also made a small contribution.

Lets see, we have 2 for Obama, 2 for Hillary and 4 undecided. That sounds to me as if Obama does not have a lock on this race.

"We are the change we have been waiting for'
Barack Obama

If we all believe in our power and vote we can carry Texas. At that point, Clinton will have to concede for the party and we don't have to go into the convention fighting over superdelagates.

Obama 08

Hillary, Hillary, it's time to concede defeat and move on…..

This is the more reason why Obama is the One to lead our country and the world. He's getting landslides at home and abroad. Hilary should face reality and simply concede. I can't believe how power-hungry she is.

CONGRATS OBAMA!! OBVIOUSLY THESE PEOPLE MADE INFORMED DESISIONS AND CAN'T BE ACUSED OF BELONGING TO A PARTICULAR VOTING BLOCK, EXAMPLE, ALL WHITE, ALL BLACK, LATINO…WE DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE.

GOOD FOR THEM!!!

11 in a Row! WOW!!!

How the hel can people who are consideredd "expatriates" vote in the national elections?

If this does exist…we need to seriously fix this abortion of national politics.

If you're interested in restoring our image across the globe, you have to like Obama's support from the people that actually live abroad and are tuned in to other country's perceptions of America.

Hey…I'll give you one better:

he won by a 2 to 1 margin in a 'Canadian' poll for President over Mrs Clinton.

Obama for Canadian Prime Minister in 08′

(all we've got are a Stephen to the left and a Stephen to the right…

jack caffrey is sounding more and more like an Obama supported.
He seems to be saying some very positive things about him .and using lots of wisdom ,

I am glad he has finally come around to our side ! Keep-up
the good work .

Cnn has a good team,presentations and analysis has been great !!!!!

Uhm,

Wait for Hillary to say that people who live oversea dont matter.

One question that has been puzzling me lately is Hillary's claim of 35 years of experience.

If she's that experienced and qualified, how come she not able to manage her campain better?

Despite lending $5 million to her campain in January, her campain still finished $7 million dollar in debt in January 08.

She needs to call it quit so that the party can unite around a common purpose.

Barack Obama – 65 percent, Hillary Clinton – 32 percent. Democrats Abroad will send 22 delegates to the Democratic Convention, with HALF A VOTE EACH, carrying a total of 11 votes. Eight of the 22 will be superdelegates. (22-8)/2=7 votes…. And I wonder how did they split these 7 votes…

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Why do people even bother to vote? :)))

Do this make it 11 in the row????

Obama 08

This is because the countrymen/women and all around the world, people KNOW we need Obama, and NOW, not in 4 years and not as a VP.
The world KNOWS we do not need another Clinton run.

True, this is interesting and a clear sign that Hillary should do the appropriate thing and drop out of the 2008 race. She will have 8 yrs to get her act together.

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who care's??????? Even "intelligent elected" supporters can't even name one accomplishment he has done while being a Senator? How sad is that! No wonder our country is in shambles, nobody learned one thing from electing George Bush, Jr in 2000. We reap what we sow.

I think that sometimes those living abroad have a clearer view of the candidates. They are not getting pummelled with headlines from the media. They tend to get their information from reliable, less sensational sources. Sometimes when we are barraged with the media's infammatory words, we lose the forest for the trees.

Let's not be victims of the sensationalism of media. If you want real information about the candidates, go to their websites and look at their position papers (or just the summaries they post under "issues"). This is a big contest and we need to make informed decisions rather than just repeat what we see in the headlines.

Look into it folks. And read the history on the candidates - their successes and their failures speak volumes about them. Wikipedia has good biographies on both candidates. We can't afford to get it wrong this time.

Hillary said they dont count…. so that is it they dont count…………
look up the sky is falling

Yeah only the media to show you the differences.

According to them there are not policy differences?

Dont fall for Republican tricks and vote Obama, its what they want!!!

In an election that should be an overwhelming victory for democrats now with Obama we have a dog fight!!! Whats now in play, elders, latinos, veterans. And if your going to point to polls showing an Obama lead over Mccain then consider:
A)not one poll has been correct, more than half miss their margin of error
B) Its called the electoral college and it matters what states you win. Obama will lose Florida, maybe Cali. Obama will lose the Southwest

Obama touts lobbist reform as a major accomplishment, McCains name is on the Bill for god sakes!!! Its not McCain-Obama for a reason!!

RFP

Have you ever heard of people living in other countries due to their jobs..or in the service…why does everything has to be about how patriotic you are? These people are still citizens of the United States, what is your point?

Clinton should drop out for the good of the party.

Let's not drag out this defeat any longer.

We need to gear up to take on the GOP.

Obama is kicking some behind, man! Keep it coming.

Very Good point Aaron! These are americans that are abroad RPF! basically a chance for those people off shore to have a say! But Aaron has a point! they voted for him without the rally's and "lofty rhetoric" so maybe that saw the issues!! WAIT A MINUTE that cant be right! LOL

Of course expatriates can vote in US elections - they are still citizens, and will most likely return to live in the US again.

And I agree with the poster that wrote that those living abroad are acutely aware of which candidate can repair the world's image of the US (and it is not the polarizing Senator Clinton).

Way to go!

Go Obama!!

YES WE CAN!!!!

As an american living in Ireland, I was delighted to have the chance to vote in the primaries, and I look forward to voting for Obama in the general election.

I suspect that the political coverage here might be even more detailed than in the US — Irish media and even my local university student paper have covered the Democratic contest closely, state-by-state.

Of course, political junkies like me turn to the Internet for political news these days.

Why are the superdelegates not responding to the voters? Are the Clintons cashing in "political capital" to steal the nomination?

One has to wonder what is going on behind the scenes.

Harreit Hollander:

What are you talking about..he is talking about fixing roads..hospitals, schools, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

I find this great that expats can actually be invoved in US politics while abroad. I am awaiting the day that this country actually fixes the voting process here domestic. So many of the voting poll sites in NY had voting booths that were broken. Its 2008 and we still have yet to come up with a better system smh sad! Well at least we have a system abroad that seem to be doing well great!

I recently attending the Obama rally in Dallas Texas and I was truly amazed.

He spoke of MLK the "Urgency Of Now" I really didn't have a clue of what he was talking about . So, I went home and google it.and watch it in a way that I never seen it before. I invite everyone regardless of skin color.

The lesson is a simple, it take all of use working togather to make change work.

In my life journey I will continue to help those to make positive change happen in my life time.

I love our world and I love the United States of America, and like Michelle Obama, I too am very prould of America. Let's roll up our sleeves and get busy.

We are the Decider

Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island — Let's wrap this up and secure the nomination for Obama. We have the momentum. We can end the back and forth, and begin the campaign for the Presidency with your help! Mobilize for Obama and deliver a strong win for us in your states. If you do, if each of your states rise to win for Obama, the pressure on the Clintons to suspend their campaign and support the Obama nomination will permit us all to begin the work of building a national movement for change that will culminate in a November win against McCain.

We can do this. We can make history together. We can send a message to the Clintons, to the DNC, to the Super Delegates, and to the American people, that we are ready to stand up for ourselves and each other, that we are ready to embrace the urgency of this moment, that we are ready to be empowered — in short, that we are ready to elect Barack Obama President of the United States of America.

Yes, We Can!

Go Obama Go

RPF, those people abroad are american citizens working abroad. get a clue….geesh

Another thing about expatriates and their right to vote in US elections. . . Not only are they citizens, but expressly BECAUSE they live abroad they are impacted in many ways by our administration - especially foreign policy.

These are the people that are affected in a very big way by foreign policy. . . and they voted 2 to 1 for Obama. What does that tell you?

You folks shouldn't be counting your chickens before your eggs hatch. You could end up with a bit of egg on your face. The really GOOD news for Obama is that he is still the media's anointed one, and the media is now gunning for McCain. However, now that they are taking their focus off of Hillary it is an opportunity for her to rise from the ashes. Remember, don't mess with Texas. Texans don't like people telling them who's gonna win and who they should vote for. Also, there's another way of looking at Obama down in Texas — maybe he's got a head that can wear a really BIG HAT, but he stil got NO CATTLE.

YES WE CAN!

Wonderful!!!

Another win for Obama.

Maybe his next speech can include something about walls and handwriting too.

This is very interesting! I think this is telling to Obama's popularity all over the world. Surely, the Democrats abroad who decided to vote were influenced, to some degree by members of the communities that they live in.

This was a week long primary, and I think it qualifies as a good, comprehensive gauge of Obama's superior appeal to members of the international community. I am very excited about the United States' potential to regain a respectable standing with other countries around the globe.

Thank you Senator Obama!!

I voted for obama in united kingdom.Obama 08!

obama is the man

In response to a question about excessive partisanship, she talked about how she's not running to be president of the states that voted for Democrats, she's running to be president of the United States. This closely resembles Obama's "I don’t want to pit red America against blue America. I want to be the President of the United States of America."

She talked about goals "I hope will bring our country together," a la Barack Obama.

I'm voting Repub. if Obama wins. He will ruin this country (Obama that is).

large % of american living abroad are students
& they are aventourous¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

Obama has momentum in the US and abroad. Go Obama!

Imagine… a presidential candidate that is virtually scandal and corruption free. Someone that is honorable, respects himself, his family, the US and its citizens.

HOW REFRESHING!!!

OBAMA, 2008!

Message to Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton

For America, for the world, please step aside and join the "majority " that are hunger for change, hunger for the beautiful America I still remember when I was a child. ( I am now 68 years old )

I remember America as a shining beacon, an example of what hope, liberty and equality was all about. Please don't stand in the way but instead celebrate and rejoice with Obama and the people of the world in uniting behind Obama and America.

Thank you.
Peter Crawford
Senior Citizen

Americans must look at this vote for Obama, by the Democrats Abroad Global Primary, as a crucial element in choosing our nominee come August. If our country is to rebound from the humiliating term of George W. Bush we need to elect a president whose appeal will transcend our national borders.

Pledged to whom?

The report is interesting but is confusing and leaves out important information. It appears that there will be 8 superdelegate votes at the convention with two presently leaning toward Obama, two toward Clinton, and four undecided. It also appears there will be 7 pledged delegate votes at the convention, but pledged to whom? The report doesn't mention this salient fact. Are we to infer that they are pledged 100% to Obama since he won the vote? Or will they be apportioned? How?

He's STILL not going to have enough come the convention, Hillary isn't going to back down, and it will be up to the Superdelegates. Unless collectively they are all bribed by the Clintons, I can't see them putting the skids on what is clearly a populist explosion. Obama's going to get the nod. The last nail in the coffin would be a timely endorsement from John Edwards before March 4th…

I see Obama as the Ryan Leaf of this year's Presidential election. Played well at the college (state) level, and is all hype, but once he gets behind center, he won't measure up.

VOTE FOR SOLUTIONS, NOT EMPTY PROMISES!

VOTE FOR SENATOR CLINTON!!

My family in England have been watching this election and even though they are not U.S. citizens have been rooting for Obama. The world needs America to be its leader and they know that America and the world can begin to unite again with Barack at the helm.

People I have just realized that Obama is a combination of Martin Luther King!!! and John F Kennedy!!! If he is about change which i belive he is. He will have the greatest potential to lead this country in a right direction.

These are the voters who know and deal with the international opinion the most. If they are voting Obama, that means that the places they live are likely supporting his message as well.

She said she didn't want to be part of the first generation of Americans that didn't leave the country better off than when they inherited it, which recalls John Edwards's line about how we don't want to be the first generation of Americans whose children do worse in life than they did.

She talked about how, if video stores can keep track of their tapes and DVDs, surely we can keep track of people here on visas, many of whom overstay them and become illegal immigrants. I've heard Edwards make the same point, except he explicitly cites Blockbuster.

Who cares. The focus is on Ohio and Texas.

Hillary 08!

She argued that our young men and women in Iraq are doing everything we ask of them; it's the Bush administration and the Iraqi government who are letting them down. Edwards has argued that our soldiers have done everything we've asked of them; it's our government that's letting them down.

RPF,

Yes, expatriates do get to vote because they also serve their country.

OBAMA RUles

Harriot

Not sure you've noticed but Lou Dobbs is aggressively against Obama. I think he still has hope for an independent like Bloomberg to run-or he just wants to sell more books. He's so obvious it's pathetic.

Has anyone noticed the only emails he reads are ones that compliment him, and say they've just became independents.

If there is any bios in reporting Lou Dobbs is at the top of the list.-and he certainly isn't for Obama. Or is it just that CNN want to keep Hillary in the race to continue the primaries. After all, their ratings blow through the roof right now-which means more revenue.

Obama has a chance to be a great president

This is great news. It goes to the point that Obama would make the best President right now. We need someone in office that not only appeals to Americans but to those Abroad.

We need to reestablish ourselves as a powerhouse again. We are in more danger of terrorism now than before 9-11. Insurgents that did not exist prior to 9-11 in Iraq are there now. We need someone that talks to the people. This isn't just America's election, this has become a global election. We need someone that will talk not only to our allies but to our so-called enemies.

I use the term so-called because had we not have had Reagan, Bush, Clinton(who did have a moment of economic glory thanks in part to dot.com markets) and then Bush again we wouldn't have these "created enemies" Who had the most to gain financially in going into war in Iraq? Bin Laden still hasn't been caught and when the planes the World Trade Center Bin Ladens' family were taken out of our Country when their was a no fly order enacted.

While we continue to allow the Bush Administration to drain our country dry, other nations are putting their money into their future…the youths. In China only 1% of the children attend private school.

"For the first time in my adult life, I'm proud of my country" because the level of participation is heart warming. Now people don't want to give credit were credit is due…(but we know why this is)
America is beginning to feel United. United does not just mean states united, it's beginning to mean " The People's United States of America" We are in serious trouble folks and this level of participation should extend into our backyards. We need to make sure we elect people that will have the constituents interest not favors. Congress woman Stephanie Tubb Jones D-Ohio, stated that even if her constituents voted for Obama she would have to give her super delegate vote to Hillary because she gave her her word. Now yes your word is your bond as we say in the hood but how about your commitment to your constituents? Being a leader is not doing favors for a candidate but to keep your word to your constituents.

So not only do we need Americans to vote for President but we need to vote in our state. Your participation or lack of will create the future Super-delegates so if you are not happy with what is going on it will have to change from " the bottom up"

"We can do it! Change!"
They just need your support and vote.
Nobody is going to let you do or change anything.
Do you really think with the economy problems this country is facing it's possible to achieve all the promises and at the same time to change all the mentality in “Washington”. It looks to me like a new revolution, but most of the time change doesn't do any good – not for us. Or it’s going to take a long, long time for a change to be accomplished. Can we afford it?
Words don't mean anything and we know that better then anybody.
I hope that our next president will make America proud and all people in America happy. I am scared and I am afraid it's all promises -weather it Clinton, Obama or Mccain. We are the once who suffer.

Everyone here in the US and abroad knows that he is honest, has integrity and will lead with the people, will restore our credibility, will work with us the people to create more jobs, will dialogue with all nations just like many nations want to dialogue with us, instead of bombing people.
While McCain and Hillary keep saying experience, look where we are with the so call experience, we have gotten nowhere, most of the world hates the policies, most of the world and most of this country is against the war, which those two voted for and keep supporting……we in the whole world and here in the US are living with the consequences of their so called experience, which is but old politics, fight fight fight, and never consider any negotiations, never sit with other nations but impose impose impose.
The true American values are not war, hate and lies, the true American values are equality, fairness, choices, dialogue, and such.
Only Obama can bring those back to the table…………

Finally, she made the point that opposing comprehensive immigration reform is tantamount to supporting amnesty, because it allows the present situation to continue. I've heard John McCain make the same point. (At least I think it was him–it's possible that it was some other non-Hillary candidate.)

rpf, i may live in a different country, but i am still a u.s. citizen, have a mortgage in the states, own property in the states, PAY TAXES IN THE STATES…

by your reasoning, people serving abroad in the military should not be aloud to vote.

we are u.s. citizens and thus constitutionally entitled to vote.

bravo obama! hillary is all out to hurt our candidate and nominee before going down.
people have spoken its time to go home hillary. politics is a game of timing,once you miss your timing you are gone.

For JP/Michigan;
Do you really believe that if there were something worth finding out about Obama that the Clintons would not have used it by now?
Don't kid yourself. If there was something worth "vetting" they would be spewing it all over the place.

This "not fully vetted" argument doesn't fly and everybody knows it.

This is a start to the healing of eyes from abroad. The global statement has meaning—you can't take that for granted. I'm an indenpendent, but I think that Obama has far more potential to improve the way the world looks at us than does Hillary.

I'm not sure I will vote for in Ohio yet, but it just might be Obama.

Obama´s change is borderless. THAT'S A REAL FACT!

This is the perfect time for Hillary to end her campaign and fully endorse Obama, It is likely but not certain that she will lose the nomination so a withdrawal now and full support for her rival will re-abilitate her in the eyes of many, dispel her critics and her her party and country unite. plus she will put herself in a really good position for a VP pod. everybody but the roght wingers will be satisfied.

I doubt she has the grace to see things hat way however which is precisely why she is in the position she is in now.

Yes We can!

I hope that all of the individuals that post comments in this area appreciate the irony of the decisions they want to make.

All of the same people that will vote for Barak Obama to end the war, will be the same people in 4 years from now that wil be demanding the return of America to stop the genocide, much like those same people advocate hekping in Sudan.

The decision has already been made, most of YOU agreed with it when it happened, it has happened, and now it is time to deal with the consequences; this is not a conversation as to whether it was a good idea to go in, its already done, the decision is does America turn its back on the good people of Iraq that are interested in change and democracy, by leaving the only thing you have done is identify every reasonable iraqi citizen and you can be the reason for their death in 2008 if Barak is President.

You know…

If you look at the popular vote, Obama has 52% to Clinton's 48%. That's hardly declaring the will of the entire Democratic party.

How can anyone make that declaration until all primaries are held? I think it's good that we have 2 viable candidates until the last primary is contested.

The thought of this man running our country terrifies me. If Hillary doesn't win, I'm team McCain all the way.

Who is Obama? Empty words? Do nothing Senator? Secret collusion with lobbyists while presenting a false image opposing them? Taking money from Renzko, the crook, and supporting his slumlord practices? What are his legislative accomplishment? [None is the true answer.] An empty shirt who sounds like a paid inspirational speaker on the circuit. [Look at all his phoney metaphors and canned phrases: "Houston it looks like liftoff", "lets give a shout", "just words " plagiarism, "stew me and boil out the hope", ] Jeeeeez, this guy can manipulate the gullible public like the snake oil sales man that he is. WHAT HAS HE DONE? WHAT IS HIS EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY HIM FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF THIS COUNTRY? EVEN INTERVIEWEES FOR THE LOWEST JOBS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE. HE DOESNT EVEN QUALIFY TO BE ON THE STAGE…………….GO HILLARY.

The truth of the mater is this, if she does not win BOTH TX and OH AND win them with a HUGE lead, then she should concede, otherwise she will be hurting the whole party by dragging this all the way to the convention

AND, at this point she would have not only lost the nomination, but also she would loose any of the respect, the people "had" for the Clinton's

She is walking a very fine line!!!

In the other hand, if she wins big in TX and OH, then she earned some face value to stay in the race

I truly doubt she will win any state with large margins at this point

As these are people who are somewhat detached from the flood of media coverage at home, I do not see how they can be labeled as Obama-bots, Kool-Aid Drinkers or Mesmerized Cult Followers. More importantly, they are seeing first hand how badly our reputation has been damaged abroad, and I would also suggest that most of them are well educated and have independently researched both candidates. They did not vote in red states or caucuses, they simply voted. While I agree that the Clinton's should never be counted out until the last vote is counted, it seems it is time to take a hard look at the writing on the wall…if it is not over then the last lap is being run and Senator Clinton is nearly out of breath, if not rhetoric. It is time for change, and not just a change of the party in power but one of politics as usual. Obama '08.

It is time to get real. It is time for solutions. Hillary must get real and get out of the race. It is obvious she has not been able to find good solutions to her sinking campaign. How can America trust her to have solutions for a change hungry America.

Dear RPF:

The answer to your question is…. Kind of.

They are allowed to vote because the Democratic Party is basically a private organization choosing who it will support for the public election.

They will only be able to vote in the public, General Election if they are still citizens of the US, I believe.

Fired up!
Obama '08!

Obama has accomplished very little in the senate and has a VERY partisan voting record.

We don't need yet another inexperienced, partisan president!

We need someone who is independent and can get things done: John McCain!

Yes, the world is watching, and I like what they see. Talk about a global perspective and more affirmation that this nation is ready and due for CHANGE.

Hillary there are several thousand long distance phone calls you need to take. Oh that's right, they are not important either.

And just to remind you you elitist, entitled thug: These weren't caucuses, primaries, purple states, red states or blue states … H'mm, have I forgotten anyone you've dismissed 11 elections ago? People can see what an empty plan and promise maker you are across the miles, oceans and seas. Your image, integrity and decency is everything and it ain't transportin' too well either.

I thought the republican party and the Bushes are the worse thing that ever happened to America!!!

Tell me which other candidate for presidency of America has shown the vitality and intelligence Candidate Obama has shown until now in American History!!! (Except Kennedy )

Show me one first lady who is as smart as Mrs. Obama. And don't go telling me that she said she wasn't proud of US because you all took her words out of context.
Those who did took her words out of context just showed their stupidity in public.

Tell me when is it that we americans have had a candidate who was Black and at the same time white? When did that ever happen?

When I am talking to my sons and daughters, I never know when they are talking as White people or as Black people. These are a category of people apart from all of us. And in America, there are several people who are so mixed that you don't even begin to know what part of them is chinese, greek, german, african, irish, indian or other. My mother is a mixture of greek, english, turkish and persian from her ancestry.
My father is scottish, indian and french in his line of ancestry.

My wife is african american and cherokee, but I suspect she is even british according to some members of her immediate family's ancestry.

What do you make of my children?

America has made the world a better place than any other continent except for Africa by making it possible for such groups of people to meet and live together. we just need to make it a better place understanding world for all of us, an equal opportunity place.

Well, I am one white man who supports the children that we have had the courage to bring into this world who happen not to be of our race.

Lots of white women are out there marrying Black Football players and so on or other successful blacks, and even not so successful ones; do we think their children are going to stand by as we favor our other (white) childrenover them for ever?

Blacks have long accepted and integrated mixed children in their race. It is high time we also claim these children to be our own.

I claim mine. I teach them how to be a white man or a white woman, and my wife teach them how to be black men and women in the same person, so they wouldn't be cheated on by anyone from any of their ancestry. They deserve the double benefits.

We need to stop the ignorance. Black and white are human being with equal status.

When I vote for obama, I am voting for a better america. Not the old apartheid and slave one.

I cant wait for the day when all those Obama fans realize that the man they voted into the office was selling a dream…turning into a nightmare on day 101 of his presidency.

Being a dual citizen from Europe living in the US and still reading foreign newspapers daily I belive the people who can restore respect for the US in the world are McCain and Clinton, not Obama.

I am for Obama, but was keeps puzzling me is all the random negativity about Obama's message. The guys who is question his want to change every city, county, state.. Come on brother. You can't admit that our country is in need of inspiration? New goals? New pride? It has been too long since our country has actually stood up in the global community and claimed its leadership role. Peace, love, Obama '08!

These democrats abroad, I believe, also include the troops.

Correct?

Obama 2008!

It is just so easy for all of you "liberals" to continuously throw the Clintons under the bus. The Democrat party would not be what it is today without the Clintons.

Obama is NOT the second coming of Christ that you all think he is!

Thank you Democrats Abroad for making this primary possible!
Obama in 08 with support from central Europe.

America, do not sit there and loss your global credentials. As this process requires us voting on party level abroad. Although, I am not an American.The next round is selling your integrity out to the East. Please, please, be aware of goats in sheep clothing.

Anonymous February 21st, 2008 11:30 am ET

Who cares. The focus is on Ohio and Texas.

Hillary 08!

The focus should be on "reading the writing on the wall". ITS OVER!!!!
Even if she wins Ohio and Texas,she won't win BIG enough to help her!!! She will still be behind!!!!
What about this do you not understand???? The HillBill show is over!!!!
IF you had a clue about how this process works, YOU WOULD CARE…The Clintons care,and it scares them! They need EVERY vote they can get!!!!

Congratulations Obama on winning the Global Democratic Vote. You truly are a freshing change this country needs.

Congratulations Mr. Obama! We will continue to unite and get everyone aboard (abroad?). We will never be a perfect nation and you will never be a perfect leader. We know this, the people of this country are aware that it is up to us to work hard and to work together. This is the United States of America and the word United will take on a new meaning. Thank you.

GO OBAMA! YES WE CAN! ITS TIME FOR CHANGE!

How come the other MSM Outlets like CNN are N-O-T covering this ???
U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-A-B-L-E !!!!!!!!!!!

From The Washington Post - - -
New York City Still Tallying Votes
By Robin Shulman

NEW YORK — It's been 15 days since Super Tuesday, but New York City is still waiting to find out if Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. Hillary Clinton won the most-contested areas.
The Board of Elections has acknowledged that errors in reporting the election day tallies made it appear that Obama had received not a single vote in 55 election districts, when in reality his votes had simply not been counted, said Valerie Vazquez-Rivera, a spokeswoman for the board. In another 27 districts, Obama actually received no votes, she said.
Vazquez-Rivera attributed the discrepancies to human error as exhausted inspectors rushed to copy columns of numbers to be delivered to the police and then to the press.
"People have been working 16 and 17 hour days," she said. "There were instances where they just left the Obama field blank."
But Tuesday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, described the results as "fraud."
"If you want to call it significant undercounting, I guess that's a euphemism for fraud," the mayor said.
No election districts reported that Clinton received no votes.
A representative of the Obama campaign said the campaign was not concerned, and blamed the layout of the ballot, in which Clinton was listed first and Obama came fifth, right next to candidates who actually received 0 votes in many districts.
The Board of Elections expects to announce official elections results for the city next week. It is common for cities and states to take weeks to officialize their results, including absentee and provisional ballots.
But in this hotly contested election, Obama's uncounted votes could make a difference. On Feb. 5, Clinton won 61 of New York state's 62 counties, but beat Obama in Brooklyn by less than 2 percent, a margin that could be affected by the miscount. More importantly, tallying an additional several hundred votes in some districts could help Obama gain several more delegates.

This is what is going to happen in Texas and Ohio. It's disgusting from the Democratic party that their superdelegates continue to support Hillary in big disproportion to the voters will. I really hope that vuture will bring changes that would reduce the possibilities for this type of undemocratic trends.

One of the definitions of most electable is getting the wins in the large states. Pretty hard to win without California and Florida for example.

Remeber, in the open primaries independents and Republicans can vote as democrats and will play a role in selecting out candidate. Wonder what theri motivation is? MMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm…don't think they will pick the strongest candidate. Karl Rove does it again and he's hiding in Vancouver.

Obama is truly someone who can restore America's tarnished image. He is a leader and he will bring about much needed change. Its about time to distance ourselves from the same old millionaire politicians who do nothing for our country but talk.

He is an average guy who is willing to give up so much to fight for his country. McCain and Hillary both represent the same ol dirty washington politics of yesterday. Enuff is Enuff. We want someone who cares about the average american. We want OBAMA!

Anonymous: You should care! It's all of the Clinton supporters that try to downplay losses that are making this election ugly!

Obama is a POLITICIAN people! He will say ANYTHING to get you to vote for him. But the proof is in the pudding…YOU think he will be able to deliver on his "promises" barely knowing anything about this charlatan and his foot-in-her-mouth wife. If he gets elected he, will be just another president with more than he can handle, every president elected in the last 60 plus years promised changes and we are still waiting for those promises, that is what happens when people get fooled by empty promises lacking substance, typical of Americans brought up on celebrities like Oprah and others of similar ilk. NO one can really change our fossilized political process without breaking the Constitution to make those "changes" , YOU are being had big time! Some day you will wish for the good ole times of GWB!

If not HIllary, then McCain but not Obama the pretender!

I cannot wait for Obama to win the Presidency and finally be exposed as the inexperienced talk show host that he is. I cannot believe how many people he has fooled.
People want motivation, than purchase a Tony Robbins DVD for cryin out loud. This man's plans are sketchy at best and he has no business running a country.

God save the US!!!

Americans abroad are the best judges of foreign policy as they have first hand experience of how America is viewed abroad. The old mans arguement that Obama is inexperiencedc in foreign policy falls flat with this mandate

Go Obama! We know you can help us change our ways for the better! It is time to stop being afraid of each other and learn to help each other succeed whether we know each other or not! This is one atheist who thinks that Obama will bring people together to watch out for each other and learn to help one another instead of worrying only about those we know or agree with our religious ideals. Let us help the children who need us - let us help the homeless, the poor, the seniors without families. Let us unite to change how we view each other and other countries!

This just goes to show who absentee voters will be supporting in November. I hear the troops are also supporting Obama!

IT IS OVER!

It is a movement! Good for the country, which many people do care.

It shows how global Obama's popularity is.

As an American living abroad I agree with the comment regarding feeling uneasy during Bush's presidency. Bush ruined the respect people once had of Americans while traveling abroad.

I, along with my friends (even those that are not American) have been following this election closely. Initially, we were in favor of either Obama or Hillary but after the way Hillary has run her campaign, from negative attacks to leading her campaign into a budget deficeit, it has become more and more clear that Obama is the best candidate for the Democratic Party. I hope to be voting for him while living abroad come November.

I dont understand this at all, the media quickly bashes Clinton, but are scared to death to say anything about Obama. You guys havent been fair to her since day one. Mrs. Obama insulted the US the other day, but its quickly forgotten about.

Its funny how Hillary supporters always say who cares when Obama wins. With all their egss in Ohio and Texas, what will they say win/if she loses those states as well. I started out a Hillary supporter over a year ago, but her tired politics made me quickly change to Barack. People keep downing his policies, when they are not that different from those of Sen. Clinton. I want Barack to get the nod, but if by some miracle (and I don't mean a cheating one) Hillary wins, I will support her in Nov. I don't thnk she has a snowball chance in you know where of beating McCain, but I will support my party's choice. The ultimate goal for any Democrat should be GET THE REPUBLICANS THE HELL OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!! PERIOD.

The people who live abroad and have seen the impact of the current administration seem to know what would be best for America - An Obama Presidency is a step in the right direction to give our country a positive image where they live as well! Obama 08!

I feel that if an American chooses to move to another country and take up residency there, they should not be allowed to vote in our elections. What is the point of all of this. If you choose to live elsewhere then become a citizen of that nation, get involved in their politicis and leave us alone.

If these people are sent there because of their jobs, this is another story.

I just don't understand, why our tax payers should even have to foot the bill for these people.

I think it was said best last evening. Hillary is a politician. Barack is a statesman. We've got plenty of politicians. We don't have many true statesmen (or women). I think it a bit odd that everyone is focused on whether or not the individuals can do the job. There has not been a single president that has done the job by himself. Good presidents appoint good people who are experts in their field, and put them to work. It's called their Cabinet. Barack's performance in the elections show that he is adept at getting the right people in the field, and leveraging his organization's strengths to play against Hillary's organizational weaknesses. Hillary's own people have admitted they're getting beaten on the ground repeatedly by a well-organized and effective Obama organization. To me, this shows that Barack knows how to get the right people in the right jobs, and make them effective. That, my friends, is what makes a good president. That subtlety is missed by the Clinton campaign.

The reason no one questions Obama on his past is the same reason I hardly ever get my anti Obama comments published. People are afraid of the race issue. If they call him on his past, they will be called racist. Once again, color is ruling our society.

I live in Canada, nearly everyone in this Country hates American's (not all of us), they see Americans as uneducated, overweight, resource hogs (I do not, you have compiled the greatest Nation and People in the Worlds history), this is not recent nor can it be attributed to Bush, they will feel the same with Obama, foreigners are concerned with nothing but their own agenda, having a president Europeans dont like is probably a sign that you may have the right guy for the job.

I truly believe Mr. Obama cares about this country as much as he does about his own well being and that of his family. Mr. Obama may make a mistake but he will own up to it. He will then learn from that mistake and improve upon it. After observing Hillary the last few weeks I honestly believe she would not own up to her mistakes. She is the type of person to cover up a mistake to protect her image. Our nation needs something better.

American citizens and other people abroad talk about Bush being the worst presiodent and Obama not Hillary should be @ the Whitehouse.
Honestly speaking I feel both have similar policies but peolple feel they can trust Obama over Hillary and he is definitely more likable.
Frankely this image of his does matter.he seems to be without the "baggage"
Go Obama…!

Anonymous, if I were you I wouldn't be saying "Who cares?" about 11 delegate votes when Hilary is BEHIND…

What is Hillary gonig to say now? That the demographics were not good for here too?

You know. Being able to be the "winning" candidate usually mean you win more than you loose universally. Not that you won a couple states with big populations.

It is unfortunate that in this day of American cultural ineffectiveness, we continue to follow leaders who feel that it is both acceptable and patriotic to have a stance of non-communication with countries who do not dance to our tune. In reality, it is neither acceptable nor patriotic. It is simply idiotic. Thank God for a leader like Obama who understands this. We are great enough to communicate. And we have had enough of isolationist ignorance. It is easy to be proud of an America that does not frustrate 3rd world countries with arrogance. It is easy to be proud of Obama. Give intelligence a chance!

Is the Clinton camp still trying to claim a tie???

The NY TIMES story about McCain only confirms that the day for wooing by candidates and lobbiests is a part of Washington tactics that has to be minimized. Obama can bring a breath of fresh air to the entrenched polotics practiced by beltway insiders.Change is coming!!

How do they only have half a vote, that's ridiculous. What happens if it's uneven? Do they round up or are Hillary and Obama going to have 1213.5 delegates or something like that?

Someone suggested above, why not just send 11 delegates with a whole vote, that makes more sense.

"Rest of the world also want to see the worst president in the US history. And of course, the worst first lady too."

Sorry, my friend, that title belongs to the W. The most worthless person to ever hold the Office.

I wonder how many of these Democrats abroad would be living there if we had allowed Germany to take over Europe?

To those who say Obama is inexperienced, I say top you.

THANK GOD BILL GATES DID NOT ASK YOUR OPINION BEFORE HE FORMED MICROSOFT!!!

Also, I have never heard of any other Vet who milked America because of his service as much as McCain.

Lets' move the USA forward. Go USA.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!11

Hillary has won 3 of the 4 biggest States in terms of population and delegates: California, New York and Florida. Only Texas remains and she is leading Obama in what everyone knows is here territory there.

The democrats can't hope to win the election in November with Obama and I think a lot of superdelegates as well as other democrats are starting to realize this problem.

He has won none of the 4 biggest states which everyone kowns would certainly mean defeat in November for the democrats.

Hillary Clinton has already won handily in 3 of these 4 states!

Remember Florida in 2000!

So who wants to bet on Obama with the known risk that would imply for November?

"Rest of the world also want to see the worst president in the US history. "

We've seen him. He's George W. Bush.

Obama will remake Americans image around the world. His inspiring story will show that america is a tolerant place where anyone can succeed if they've got the skill.

Think