There is a reason Obama's supporters are mostly college graduates, Clintons' lies won't work on them.

Smart young man!

Isn't it amazing that such a young man, new to the world of politics, knows that the right way for a super delegate to vote is with the majority of the voters in his state. Shows how jaded Clinton truly is and a thing of the past. For all of Bill's "Political Machine & Inside Knowledge" I don't see it….behind the times. People want honesty and up front dealings and the Internet demands it or you get caught with your pants down, looking like a fool…which would not be a new position for either Clinton.

This is a great example…a superdelegate voting his conscience. That is ALL we should expect from each of the superdelegates. Regardless of all of the speculation and discussion around the topic of superdelegates and their role at the convention, superdelegates do not represent their constituents…they represent themselves.

I support Hillary, but am happy Jason has made up his own mind.

from the mouths of babes speaketh truth. obama '08

I saw this kid being interviewed a few times by CNN, and MSNBC and I always knew he was a smart guy. To be a super delegate at 21 must be quite the opportunity.

Obama Richardon 08!!!

The Clintons are trying to steal the delegates, who, are not locked in to any candidate, despite their initial pledges. They could still pull this thing off, depending on what they are willing to do, despite the popular vote. Research the party rules, NONE OF THE DELEGATES ARE LOCKED IN TO THEIR PLEDGES. I don't support Obama, but, I do support Democracy. This Democrat is voting for McCain.

Well OK then . . . this does mean you've 'got it', in spite of your age! Have to admit that, now that you're backing Obama!

Thank you Jason Rae. This college, double major thanks you. I wnat change. I wnat it now. I want my college expenses to go down.

OBAMA!! for my president!

Rae has no insight to what will happen if Obama wins the primary's. Obama is "empty". He's not a gentleman. He has no back up for his ideas. Where's the substance? What a shame we have to rely on an uneducated 21 year old.

Clearly people see she is becoming unelectable. Going negative is the worst mistake her advisors have given her. Hillary should have gotten rid of Penn a long time ago. Apparently, she likes his style.

Great job, Chelsea.

It's time to go back to your hedge fund job.

Not a fan of older women…?

It's almost laughable to see how much bending and scraping Hillary is doing for these so called super delegates. That quote about her pimping out her daughter looks fairly accurate. I do not see how either she or her husband can pretend to be so outraged by that comment. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck…

It looks like he wants to go the direction of the country, and wants that direction to favor the democrats.

Right now, if Clinton wins the superdelegates despite the momentum Obama is getting will force me to vote green in November.

If Clinton pulls out Ohio and Texas on the way to a comeback for the nomination I'll hear what she has to say.

Slap in the face to Clintons! They really just need to embrace the future and give up. It's only going to make them look worse and worse to keep losing.

Good for you Mr. Rae! Thank you for looking to your heart to support Sen. Obama who will bring integrity and character back to the U.S. This is great news!

GOBAMA!!

Hillary..you sent Chelsea???????????????

Anderson Cooper interviewed this young man days ago when he was still undecided. He also met with Michelle Obama. Strange that his interview with Cooper happened after his meeting with Chelsea (unless there were many meetings between the two that aren't being reported here). It's seems CNN's timeline here is a little off.

I have watched cnn for a long time, but with all the bad reporting about Hillary Clinton and pro reporting for Obama I and going to stop watching cnn. I am very upset because cnn was my resting and relaxing time. I am very disapported with your reporting.

I am for Obama, but the fact that this kid has this position as a superdelegate frankly just scares me. Granted my only knowledge of him comes from two CNN interviews, but the fact that the formr leader of the free world had to suck up to a college junior to pull for his wife — it just scares me that this kid has this power.

The youngest superdelegate goes with the youngest candidate.
His momentum is becoming monumental!
DrFill

Come on CNN…..schmoozed by Chelsea, this proves CNN is just as bad as MSNBC when they said "pimped". BE FAIR!

I have no problem with this kid, he took his vote seriously and stood up and said the supers should have their own say

Im just concerned about the title. Chelsea schmoozes Super? All the suregets called this guy both Obama and Clinton.

Just another story with spin for Obama

"He cited Obama’s support from an overwhelming majority of young voters as the major reason for his decision."

This is unfortunate. Obama has been hypnotizing most of the kids, young adults, and quite a large number of naive Democratic older voters. Here's a superdelegate that's no different. The Democratic party should get rid of this super delegate concept. They're nothing but superordinary.

Rhetoric aside, there's no guarantee Obama, Clinton, or McCain can do anything special if elected. McCain probably most deserves to win because he'd given more to his country than the other two. The good thing is anybody, even a fool, elected to the White house will not be able to do much damage because of a very careful thought out process of check and balances. Hats off to the original founders of this country.

maybe he dislikes the Clintons…

If you are going to "influence" a superdelegate, you are going to have to do more than take him out to breakfast.

Wise choice to vote for Obama!

The superdelegate system is a sham. Every person's vote should have equal weight- especially for a 21 year old who has hardly had any party experience. Absolutely ridiculous.

I'm a tad bit confused as to why this 21 year old has such a powerful say when it comes to our Democratic Nominee…

CNN - nice headline! You could have used "courted" instead of "schmoozed." Or why not include Kerry's name in the schmoozed headline?

BIAS BIAS BIAS FOR OBUMMER!!!!

Hillary Clinton '08

I can't believe this kid. The young vote is going to ruin this country.

I guess if Superdelegates back Obama than it's okay. What a double standard! The Superdelegates backing Hillary Clinton are thwarting the will of the people, the those backing Obama are voting their conscience. It's interesting that the "will of the people" includes Independents and Republicans voting in the Democratic primary. Once the weaker Democratic candidate is nominated the Republicans will have a field day with the liberal Senator from Illinois. Republicans are really smart and they will win a presidential election they are supposed to lose. Democrats are self-destructing again.

I'm glad you followed your heart and mind. Way to to Rae.
Obama '08

More evidence that our country's young people are not independent thinkers.

This is why the Democrats are so weak and will lose the election again!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone better start dipping into their 401K now b/c it's a long 4 years of poor economy and long wars.

Its obummer for all you nostalgic clintonites

Congratulations Mr Jason Rae on making your mind up and speaking up for the demographic group you can be considered a respresentative for in your rule as super delegate of the Democratic Party.
Oh and: Great Choice, too!

There would be nothing better for the Republicans if the "strogner candidate" wins the nomination because nothing brings Republicans out of the wood work like the polarizing Hillary Clinton. Back in the beginning of this, a Republican CNN analyst said that he feared Obama more than Clinton because his rhetoric and call for Washington change might be something the Republicans can't stop. As McCain settles the conservative base, Obama looks better to the independents McCain is deserting. The Republicans will not win if Obama gets the nod, but sure will find a way if Clinton pulls off the miracle.

Obama '08

Clinton supporters that think Obama is winning just because Republicans are voting for Obama in primaries need to step back and take a deep breath. If that were the case, then shouldn't Clinton be getting all the Democratic votes–which would outweigh the Republican votes? There isn't any logic to this argument. Obama's base is not largely comprised of Republicans. Look at the exit polls. I think in this regard the Clinton supporters are crafting a large Republican conspiracy that simply doesn't exist.

The superdelegates should carry out the will of their electorate.

some of the comments on here are not very well thought out….

No wonder all the "highly educated" people SUPPORT Obama.

Great decision! "RAE" your vote will make a difference in this election. You are a very smart kid who has a dream to become a President of the United States. Doesn't that dream remind you of someone else? Barack Obama, of course. Go RAE !! Go Obama!!

Hillary seems to think she is supposed to be the next President and Bill is blaming the voters, thinking they should oblige Hillary’s wishes. Hillary demands that the delegates in both Florida and Michigan should count, now she has falling behind Barack Obama.
Would Hillary fight for the delegates in both Florida and Michigan, if she was the one in Front winning 10 States in a row?
The answer is no! both Candidates had agreed on not campaigning in both those states. Hillary campaigned in Florida any way. If I can’t trust her word then, then why should I trust her words now?
If I can’t trust Hillary’s word now, then why I should belief as a President she will make the right decision for the American People.
Bill seems to think this Country belongs to him and not the people. I have news for Bill, this Country always had and always will belong to We The People. And the majority of us do not want Hillary as President Period.
It is time for change and change we will have.

veronica you bring up an excellent point. the contests which will allow republicans to vote on the democratic primary are unfair in my thinking. they now know who their nominee will be, why not vote for the person they would rather have mccain go against or ride the wave of obama to bring down clinton since she is much disliked in the republican party.

it really is a shame that the system can allow for voters of another party to part take in the nomination process of their opposition. that can ruin the chances people running and tip the favor to their party.

this goes for both obama and clinton republican supporters who voted in the democratic primaries. STAY WITH YOUR VOTE and don't play a shady game with the democratic nominee.

With all the education this super delegate kid has you would think he would be able to make a smart choice
It's either Clinton for President or McCain I refuse to put my freedom in the hands of an executive branch amateur

Veronica, You are highly dellusional!!

No one tried to change the rules except Hillary. Michigan and Florida dont count according to the "rules"

Superdelegates are bound by "no one". Nobody tried to change these rules. Obama simply courted superdelegates and told them they should think about who won the Majority of delegates, the majority of states and the popular vote.

Ohhh That would mean Obama. Because he won in all categories. And you, for the ill informed Hillary doo doo's. Add Michigan and Florida to the popular vote and Obama still has the lead. Enough said already. Bye Hillary! lol

Lambs to the slaughter. Obama says that Social Security should stay just the way it is….. it's broke… who's going to end up paying for it…. YOUNG VOTERS!

WAKE UP!!! Just because someone pays you a compliment is no reason to vote for them. Methinks we need an age limit on superdelegates.

He's from Wisconsin. Obama won Wisconsin. He's not "thwarting the will of the people," he supporting it.

In a recent televised MSNBC show, a texan state senator was asked about Obama's credentials and accomplishments in senate and he could not name even one after being asked for 10 mins.

Wake up America, HE HAS DONE NOTHING. ALL PROMISES. IF HE GOES TO BCOME THE NOMINEE, ALL OF A HUGE ASIAN COMMUNITY VOTES GO TO MCCAIN.

Hillary, Go Girl. 2008

Wah! Wah! Wah! You Clinton supporters are pathetic you are just angry because Bill and Hillary's dirty Clinton tactics have failed to sway the U.S. population to insanely vote for her, after eight years of scandals from the last Clinton white house, the last thing we need are those two back in the oval office.

If nothing else, getting young people invovled is reason enough to elect Obama for President of the United States of America. I too, for the first time in my adult lifetime, am "really" proud of America and Americans.

I think that all American's, both black and white, understand what that means when coming from someone who has not fully participated in the American dream.

It would have been impressive if McCain (and his wife) had acknowledged that he understood exactly what Michelle meant (…although a poor choice of words), in this context.

How on earth could someone ever accuse the young vote of ruining the country?

It is the youth vote that the Democratic party have been trying to capture in the past 5 elections….and now that they are actually voting, you have the nerve to complain?

We should feel so lucky that a generation of Americans that normally don't get involved, are FINALLY getting involved.

Thank you Barack Obama for inspiring my generation, the generation before me and the generation after.

I'm not sure who would make the best president, but I think the nation is willing to take a chance on you!!!

Mark Queens NY

So Mark I quess it's better if the deciding vote is from the ' less- educated' who vote for Hillary

I think it's awesome! Rae appears to be supporting the will of the young voters. If there has to be superdelegates (which I'm not all that crazy about), it's good to see at least one be fair in his position.
I don't know why there are skeptics saying that the Dems are self destructing. Maybe they are just being sore losers, but if anyone is bringing the Dems together it's Obama. He's pulling more and more voters in the direction of his nomination and the people are deciding the democratic candidate thus far. People are using their voices as it should be, and not settling for what some politicians want us to think. It's really a shame that there are some who are not voting on the issues, but sitting, waiting for the other shoe to drop and say 'I told you so…Obama can't win.' Americans are voting and saying he can….and it looks like he will!

All I have to say is that whomever makes it to the convention with the most votes should be the nominee. If the superdelegates go against the will of the people, it will be a sad election for the Democrats. They will lose the white house and possibly control of congress through voter retailiation.

Shame on you Rae. You fall for the young voters candidate.

If obama gets elected we get what we deserve. obviously, we are not mature enough to seek a president for his credentials and capacity to do the job. more and more this feels like American Idol.

To have obama running for president is such evidence that we are inmature as a nation.

We Democrats should start to mend our fences. I know the upcoming debate will do little to inspire this if it gets nasty, but its up to us if we want to keep the Republicans out.

I keep thinking what Clinton Supporter James Carville told Obama supporters after Bills tirade in South Carolina "why doesn't everybody stop whining!!!"

OBAMA '08!!!!

great choice young man! i admire your your knowledge and visions at such a young age like myself. i also would have choose Senator Barack Obama, not only because he inspires me, but, is time for a change! a real change!! for the clinton's has been serving for quite some time and still yet the country is crying for change so putting them back them wouldn't be change but a repeat ?! now Obama may be fresh and new ,but, it has nothing to do with running a country for i have seen people who haven't have the best of the best in education run a country?! any guesses? moreover, experience is only a word in which was created by society for one to confirm to legitimacy of one's statue. now is the modern industrial society no more of Marxist! Barack Obama is bringing to politics integrity and individual freedom which of course is powerful for the movement not only of America to move forward but for the rest of the world too. Finally i'd like to quote that Barack Obama have change many lives literally since his campaigning across the world including mines and many of my friends and families abroad who was poisoned by venoms of negativity has found there antidote ( Barack Obama). with a guy who can spread such psychological force across the globe within the minds and soul of people to be all that they can be positive i have no Doubt that a man like himself would not be perfect for president. he is the answer for Americans to travel the world and hold there heads up high and be proud to be an "American" again.

Barack Obama 08.

Good for you young man! I am a middle aged white career woman who supports Obama. It is wonderful to see the young voters engaged and involved. Your choice is right, this country needs a leader and a uniter, not a polarising politician who is so out of touch and arrogant that she can't even run her campaign.

Good for you to ascertain the difference and represent your "constituancy" of young voters!

Don't let the Clinton Machine steamroll you into making a mistake that could cost us. Good job Rae!

Nice choice Rae, I knew you would come around!

OBAMA 08.

Well done. Voting the will of the people. My hat's off to you young delegate.
Obama '08

I believe these so called Superdelegates should not be able to commit to either candidate until the convention.

This country is the laughing stock of the WORLD right now!!!!!!!

Whatever happened to picking the Democratic candidate in the convention? This process of caucuses with delegates and "superdelegates" has got to be about the worst method ever devised to pick a candidate. Now we discover that Hillary wants some of Obama's delegates to vote differently in the convention - to "steal" the votes. Haven't we had enough stealing in elections?

I think elections in Haiti, Hong Kong and Pakistan are probably better run than in the USA! What a joke!

The kid saw something that shook his nerves!! Go Obama!!!

—I can't believe this kid. The young vote is going to ruin this country.

Don't worry… the older generation has put plenty of awful of Presidents into office (ie. The two Bushes, Clinton, Carter). It's our turn.

Obama, since he actually has an appeal to independents in this country, gives the Democrats a better chance to win than Hillary, who is one of the most polarizing figures in modern politics.

It's too bad. Peer pressure… The media has been so bias in it's coverage of Hillary that they are loosing credibility. I can't wait to see the debate tonight! GO HILLARY! I can' wait to see you sworn is the next President of the United States.

I liked Hillary until she started running for President. If she gets busted 90% of the time saying untrue facts about Obama, then what will she lie about when she gets in office. I can't stand political attack ads or false statements during a debate. 90% of the stuff Obama has said has been true…maybe a little fluffed but for the most of it, truth.

The last thing we need is yet ANOTHER President who has a problem telling the truth!

"The young vote is going to ruin this country." Yeah because obviously the rich white older vote has done a lot for the country thus far!

I am happy to hear that this superdelegate is not supporting the wife of the former impeached president. The new, young democrats are not bound by the hold that the Clintons have on the democratic party. They're not afraid of the "clinton machine."
The Chelsea attempt to sway this young man's vote was wrong and I'm glad it didn't work.
Lobbying and influence peddling no longer work. This is what Barack Obama means when he talks about change in Washington. This is why Barack will be the nominee and the next president.
Quite frankly, I'm surprised that Chelsea went along with trying to influence a superdelegate. Wasn't it her "mom" who ripped President Bush for being "selected" not elected?

IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT WE HAVE NOT LEARNT OUR LESSON.
IF WE ARE STILL DECIDING WHO TO VOTE UPTILL NOW, IT IS RATHER TO LATE.

JOIN THE CHANGE MOVEMENT TO AVERT OLD WHITE HOUSE BUREAUCARACY METHOD OF DOING THINGS.

LOBBY FOR SUPERDELEGATES WILL NOT CHANGE A THING BECAUSE THIS TIME FOR CHANGE
GO OBAMA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It appears this blog has a lot of bullies that try to intimidate this young superdelegate. Jason, stick to your guns and consider the source. Those commentors really show their true color of intolerance of different opinions. Look what kind of people are supporting Hillary, then you know you have made the right decision.

"I guess if Superdelegates back Obama than it's okay. What a double standard! The Superdelegates backing Hillary Clinton are thwarting the will of the people, the those backing Obama are voting their conscience."

It makes perfect sense for a delegate from Wisconsin to support Obama. He made his decision AFTER the Wisconsin primaries, which Obama won, keeping completely in line with his state. Hillary, on the other hand, is stooping as low as courting delegates which have already been pledged to Obama by votes. That IS thwarting the will of the people.

I don't much care for McCain or Obama but it is nice to see the Clintonista's go down in flames.

"He cited Obama’s support from an overwhelming majority of young voters as the major reason for his decision."

Yes Sir, that is how how all my choices are made…. Forget policies…. All my friends are doing it!

WAY TO GO, JASON!

Good to see the youth of America are actually using their heads.

Obama '08

Again this shows that people are so superficial in the United States as to be fooled by someone who happens to be giving a great "job Interview" but has no real experience and a safe voting record because he is too afraid of making enemies. He is not tested and everyone knows it. He will cause this nation to be more vunerable than it has ever been. I do not want an Obama-Nation.

There's so much hype that it's unbelivable. There are three possible (likely) outcomes (in my estimation, in decreasing order of probability):

1: Hillary loses in Texas and/or Ohio by ten points or more, in which case Obama will be the Democratic candidate.

2: Hillary wins in Texas AND Ohio by five points or more, in which case she is likely to be the Democatic presidential candidate.

3. Neither '1.' or '2′, in which case Al Gore will be the likely candidate after a long and bitter convention meltdown.

So why don't we all wait a week or so to see what happens in Ohio and Texas, and give our emotions a rest?

WELL my goodness , you didn't expect him to be UN-biased did you ????

I think this DELEGATE control is unfair to begin with . What's the matter , don't trust the people to make the decision of YOUR choice ?
And you call it an election . As long as the people never learn the difference between an electin and an appointment … I guess there is no harm done

"It is lucky for leaders that the people do not think"
~~Hitler~~

Yeah, Mark, how dare someone take power away from the AARP and rightwing Christian voting blocs. Obviously the kid isn't entitled to make his own decision and should just do what his parents say, right?

Honestly, the "young vote" is what the country needs. Letting the "old people" handle it has lead to an unwinnable war, a horrible recession, a housing crisis, and ….

I hate this kid. I am a strong Obama supporter, but this is the least Democratic thing I have ever seen and it leaves a bad taste in my stomach. The multiple interviews he has given to Anderson Cooper flaunting his access to politicians is the fakest, sleaziest, worst possible kind of politics. It's absolutely disgusting that our future leaders have to pander and send their relatives out to woo this one, otherwise unimportant person, when there are plenty of underrepresented groups in America who are being ignored.

Regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination this year, I hope he becomes the poster child for for equal and fair voting rights. I do plan on voting for Obama if he gets the nomination, but this makes it difficult. Shame on the Democrats for creating this system!

Clinton Fans - Don't blame the media for your candidate's shortcomings, Hillary is losing because she ran a poor campaign, the "Clinton baggage effect" and the fact that she is not Bill Clinton. Momentum comes and goes, remember Hillarys press last summer?

I can tell you right now, Hill is going to lose both Texas and Ohio.
You can feel the landslide. This country has had enough of the
Clinton's and their crooked ways. Fortunately we have a good
alternative choice. GoBama!

I believe the 21 year old Jason Rae refers to himself as a superduperdelegate. You would be wise to do the same.

The young vote is the future of this country. It's time we start thinking of our futures rather than cleaning up our parents mistakes. We have an obligation to lay the foundation for what we want he country to be in 20,30, even 40 years from now. The baby boomers had their chance.

"The young vote is going to ruin this country."

Since voters in past elections have been disproportionately older, and young people have not really participated, by Mark's logic OLDER VOTERS bear the bulk of the responsibility for the terrible leaders we have currently.

In other words: The previous LACK of "the young vote" ALREADY HAS ruined this country.

We're the ones that will have to clean up after the mess and bear the social, financial, and environmental debts that the baby boom generation is leaving us. Which is why we're not voting for another baby boomer.

Good Lord people get off this "Hillary is like the Second Coming" stuff! She has about as much integrity as Shrub. Way to go Rae! Vote your conscience! Vote for change!

Way to go!

Go Obama!

How can some one say the young vote is going to ruin this country.. mark - Queens, NY- Weren't you young oneday.. its like America forgot that they were once 18.. or 21. Give me a break
no young or old vote will ruin the country………. get Real. not and narccisst..

Jason - Glad that you chose Obama! He is the one!

"Chelsea Clinton’s mother, Hillary Clinton."
Are you serious? I think she has achieved enough in the last 30 odd years to be recognized by her own name. And i am not even a Hillary spporter.

You made the right choice after Obama clobbered Hillary in WI!!!!
Obama 08′!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS-
"stick a fork in her!!!!"

This raises a better question…why does a 21 year old junior in college have more of a say in the election than the rest of us? I'd be curious to understand how and why this guy was chosen for a superdelegate position.

Chelsea has made it a long-time practice of snobbishly snubbing the press, under the guise of protective parents (look, her 16th b-day was a long time ago, ok?). Persistent dismissiveness. That's my take on it, at least. I'm not sure I've ever seen her speak. How ridiculous is that?
So, boo hoo. If you condescended to talk to the public, people might open up a bit more to your message.

"He cited Obama’s support from an overwhelming majority of young voters as the major reason for his decision."

So, because the other kids are, you are too?? Sounds like a great reason to do anything…(he said sarcastically)

Mark:
It is the young people of this country that are going to have to clean up this mess that the current group of poiticians are leaving them. I think that they should have a say in how an dwho can best clean it up.

All old people love kids. without kids their life is meanigless. hey i love my kids. dont you love your kids? why kids should vote for McCain grandpa? we dont need a presidnet who needs a standby ambulance in white house. you never know what happens to old people? they are at twilight of their life.
young for OBAMA 08

Schmoozed? Is this still CNN or an April 1st edition of a college news paper?

Veronica, the problem that Obama supporters and many others have with superdelgates is when they vote AGAINST the popular vote. In this case, the young man is from Wisconsin and more specifically goes to school in Milwaukee, boeth of which went very, very strongly for Obama. He cites, in fact, the popular will of his geographic (Wisconsin) and demographic (young people) in making his decision.

It would only be hypocritical if we insisted that a superdelgate from an that Clinton won vote, instead, for Obama.

Like Lemurs to a cliff….

Chelsea is on losing streak with the rest of the family.

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him THINK!

Vote for Ubama cause he's all about change…..and hope……..and change…….and………and………..hope……..and change. McCain has him pegged…….eloquent, but EMPTY!

Well Veronica, that what you accuse the Republicans and independents of is exactly what Registered Democrats were up to in Michigan.

As for the Democrats self-destructing, your are correct as they do not seem to do well in long term planning. As well, having super delegates in the first place is begging for corrupt election results.

While I may not be super proud of the Republican, at least they have not been up to the election shenanagans that the Dem's have been throwing in the face of the voters.

So what pushed you over to his side? His record of non-accomplishment or his wifes shame in america for 44 years?

Hey guys. Just wanted to let you know you're doing a bang up job.

Oh, and all these knobs supporting Clinton are trapped in a web of lies. Not to mention they probably have weak spots for things such as jazz fusion and Red Lobster. Open your eyes you hangers on of that one guy that she is married to! Obama don't take no junk from nobody.

-T. T.

Veronica: "I guess if Superdelegates back Obama than it's okay. What a double standard! The Superdelegates backing Hillary Clinton are thwarting the will of the people, the those backing Obama are voting their conscience. It's interesting that the "will of the people" includes Independents and Republicans voting in the Democratic primary."

1st - Superdelegates backing Obma IS ok…it always has been.
2nd - This kid is following the will of the people…Obama won in WI, remember?
3rd - Independents and Republicans voting for Obama is a sign of the times, not some vast Right Wing conspiracy to nominate the weaker candidate. It's a sign that people from all sides of the aisle want change, want something new.

Looks like Mr. Rae has gotten it wrong twice.

I think he is confused. He is trying to support Obama because of his own political future. He Obama loses, he is also finished politically. All of them are making political calculation. YOU WILL ALL LOSE!

Go Hillary!!

Hillary for president!! !

He is doing the right thing– he's going with how his state voted, which is what they should be doing.

I think he is confused. He is trying to support Obama because of his own political future. If Obama loses, he is also finished politically. All of them are making political calculation. YOU WILL ALL LOSE!

Go Hillary!!

Hillary for president!! !

Democrats, look at what your party ha done to you. Its not the votes of the millions out there that matter, but the designated elite few. What a sham the process has become.

"Hey, thanks for the breakfast Chelsea it was great, but your mom's a sinking ship."

Rae made a good decision. McCain would beat Hillary. It's that simple.

The question I'm wondering is how this guy got to be a superdelegate. That would have been a useful question to answer.

I think that for a young man, he showed considerable poise and self restraint to not cave to all that high profile arm twisting and lobbying on behalf of the Clintons. It gives insight into the frantic behind the scene manueverings to secure the nomination by both camps…while this campaign has been fascinating to watch, we are now getting to the point where we are watching the proverbial "sausage being made" and its becoming a bit distasteful,

veronica you are right!! i am voting obama in ohio even though i will vote a str8 repub. ticket in november. dukakis sans the tank ride picture!!

Considering that the majority of super delegates are probably still in Hillary's corner, I don't find Rae's vote too disturbing. Obama is actually turning out the young vote, which has always been notoriously absent. I think that if he can continue to do so, the Democrats can win the general election by a strong margin, and stave off another republican theft of the presidency. I'm still on the fence myself, but I can say that in the least I like both of my options for a change…

I'm pro Obama, but superdelegates should not exist.

This whole super-delegate process is disgusting. Why does our party go to such great lengths to sidestep the will of the people? Does the party "of the people" not trust the voters? This smacks of the worst kind of third world political influence peddling…we should all be ashamed of our party right now and work toward revising this vulgar process.

What a arrogant jerk. He knew all along who he was going to support. It was obvious when he was interviewed the other night. I believe we are headed in big trouble because all these uninformed young voters who are just going with BO because he's young, blah, blah, blah! Oh well, the truth always comes out in the wash–in this case the truth about BO will come out.

Its encouraging to see young people get involved which will eventually pave the way for future policy. However, you don't have to be young to be blinded by charisma and rhetoric. That is a triait any age can posess.

Let the Dems beat each other up….

McCain 08

These are the superdelegates? He looks like he just got his drivers license! The same generation that force feeds us American Idol and Britney Spears, now will choose who will be the Presidential nominee for Commander in Chief. God help this country. We are doomed.

Veronica:

Jason Rae's not voting the will of the people? Didn't Obama win Wisconsin 58-41?

I have been a Republican since 1978. Yesterday I changed my party affilation to Democrat just to vote for Obama in the Pennsylvania primary.The Clinton dynasty must end. Some of my friends have done the same.

Wild Bill swamped his wife's campaign - if she had divorced him early on she might be winning. Too bad - her and McCain could have swapped stories about voting for the war while they debated. Now its over so….
stop whining Clintonites - your day is done!

I'm disappointed that superdelegates even exist. The defeat the purpose of having a primary or a caucus. If the promised delegate count is so close that superdelegates decide the final outcome of the presidential nominee then all the voting that has taken place over the past months is for naught.

I agree with Veronica's comments republicans are really smart! That's why I voted for Obama in the primaries and have no intention on voting for him in the general election. Hillary Clinton is a self-serving evil politician that has no business becoming the next president. GO Obama, at least for now . . . Way to go Rae

Well, I'm a Republican and plan to vote for Obama in November, but if Clinton is the nominee, then I think I'll go with McCain. Obama is more electible….and I am proof of that.

Good decision Rae. I am a 67 yr old tired of Congressional "business as usual" politicians.

The writing on the wall says "A Change Is Coming!" How sweet it will be.

Frankly, Ive lost faith in this so called american political system. At the end, it is still the game of the rich and elite. And I cant do anything because 80 percent of the population are still britney spears followers who would follow someone just based on entertainment. They dont care if they have become virtual slaves just so they are entertained.

Oh well… meanwhile the dollar falls, my 68 year old mom is still working for her healthcare…

It's in your best interests to pick Obama over Clinton.
Many independents are willing to pick Obama over McCain, but will vote McCain over Clinton.

The Clinton and Bush families have done enough damage to this country for many years. It's time to move on.

I hope people are finally starting to understand that democratic voters are flocking to Obama because he represents the future of a new era something that Hillary can't bring, because she reminds to many people the bitter past among everyone.
Americans do not want to be reminded of that sensitive time when the Clintons were in the Whitehouse they want to put Hill and Bill behind them and move on to a better situation.
It will be disastrous to think what can happen if the Clinton would be able to recounquer the Whitehouse,reviving a lot of baggages
Obama would bring fresh air and give some history to the party and the country just like when Kennedy came in.

The fact the young are bothering to vote is why Obama is winning. For the first time in along time, people feel like they actually can have a say in our "Democracy". I am glad to see so many young people, so excited to vote.

This is their country too, and the mess that the prior generation has us in now is nothing to be proud of.

If you do not like the system, then get involved and help change it. Good for Jason for taking a stand and getting involved!

GO OBAMA! This country needs change…not more of the same. Hilary is tough so tough that she's won't get anything done because she's too busy fighting. Leave it for the boxing ring!

Will CNN ask Kerry and Kennedy to vote for Hillary with their Superdelegate votes since they are the Senators of a state that went overwhelmingly for Hillary? It seems as though it is expected by the media that those Superdelegates who support Hillary now but represent areas she lost "must, for the sake of fairness and democracy" vote instead for Obama. What about if the roles are reversed? What will CNN and the rest of the media say? Anything is what, as long as it puts the Clintons in a bad light.

To the top 3 comments: You 3 are ridiculous! First off, calling it schmoozed is accurate. Look up the definition if you want. Courting is "falling in love", "schmoozing" is talking intimately with the intention of impressing or manipulating–which is what it is. Would you really be okay with a headline that said: "Superdelegate courted by Chelsea, Bill, Madeline Albright and John Kerry backs Obama"?

Second, I find it absurd to say that young people are going to ruin the country by getting involved in politics and voting for Obama. The old people in charge clearly aren't doing a good job, and they're screwing up the young people's future. So they should be taking charge and pointing the country in the direction they want to go. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't mean they are ruining the country.

Third, where to begin Veronica?? If a superdelegate whose district or state went for one candidate, and they voted for the other, that's their prerogative, but it seems they should reflect the will of their constituents. That is true for a superdelegate on either side of this. And to say that Obama is the weaker candidate, that the Republican's will have a field day destroying, is pure BS! Clinton is the one who loses to McCain according to all the polls. Clinton is the one the Republican's have had, and continue to have, a field day bashing. Do we really need to go back to that? The Republicans want Hillary to run, because they know they can unite their fractured party around their common hatred for all things Clinton.

Why is this guy who's only been able to vote for 3 years a "Superdelegate"??? I never want to hear another Democrat in a close race claim disenfranchisement after the mess that is this year's primary election.

Perhaps Mr. Rae will be good enough to: (a) identify one specific accomplishment which can legitimately be attributed to Senator Obama since his election to the United States Senate, (b) explain how Senator Obama proposes to pay for the estimated additional $500 Billion in new and expanded welfare programs he has outlined as a part of his program, (c) outline the detail of how Senator Obama can raise taxes "on the rich" (the top 25% of who currently pay 86% of individual taxes) without drying up the source of capital investment - the crucial platform upon which new jobs and related economic growth are predicated.

Wow, Hillary supporters… bitter much?