February 22, 2008
Posted: 09:33 AM ET

(CNN) – Hillary Clinton declined to say Friday whether she will continue her presidential run past the upcoming March 4 contests, no matter their outcome.

Her campaign has been looking to strong showings in the states of Ohio and Texas, which vote on that day, as key to reversing the momentum of Democratic rival Barack Obama, who has won 11 straight contests.

When Clinton was asked by NBC Today Show co-host Meredith Vieira whether she’ll continue her run regardless of the results in those states, the New York senator said only: “Well Meredith, I don’t make predictions. I never have, I never will. I just get up every day and do the best I can to let people know what I have done, what I am doing and what I will do.”

Clinton has held the advantage in those delegate-rich states, but recent polls in show both races tightening.

Before Thursday night’s presidential debate, her husband, former President Bill Clinton, told a Texas crowd that his wife’s presidential run hinged on her success in the state – and that if she did not fare well there, she was unlikely to win her party’s nomination.

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebeca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


jide   February 22nd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Time will tell who 's better whether playing with words or martin luther king or providing solution to situations count.
posterity will judge – pls dont let Hillary drop – she as more to offer

Farsheed Azad   February 22nd, 2008 2:44 pm ET

As an outside observer, I think the Democrats could potentially secure 16 years control of the White House with Clinton for the first 8 years and Obama for the second 8 years.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   February 22nd, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Why is my comment still awaiting moderation while others that came in later are accepted?
Is it because mine is pro Clinton and the others are pro Obama?
Your moderator last night, she kept cutting Hillary Clinton short and Hillary had to force the issue to be able to reply to a remark made by Obama, whereas Obama was never put in that position. I expect that fron Fox, but not fron CNN.

MPG   February 22nd, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Senator Clinton – - did you spend ALL that money just to come up short in your own Xerox moment? You can't be fiscally responsible in running your campaign and I'm supposed to believe you'll be better at tackling the tough issues of this economy? You, who has told us over and over you'll be ready on day 1 to be commander in chief and then you turn around and publicly declare your brilliant strategy (timeline) during a time of war, and yet you can't say what your plans are after March 4 (because you don't have one?)……….well…..what does your "experience" tell you?

Marie   February 22nd, 2008 2:33 pm ET

FOR CNN:

Where is the media story out of the Chicago newspapers regarding Rezko and Obama? If this were Hillary, it would be a panel issue for a month!

If you reported fairly, this race would be much different. Isn't it time to talk about the headline news in Chicago papers? You were certainly talking about the headlines in the New York Times, but that was McCain and only based on hearsay??

Gary   February 22nd, 2008 2:30 pm ET

It is ironic that Hillary states that she is ready on Day 1 yet wasnt ready on Day 1 of her own nomination election. That is a pathetic performance and statement. I have never been clear what her 35 years of experience relates to either. It must be her entire resume' so thus under her logic her total adult life experience is ' experience'. I am much more interested in results and performance than years on the planet. What has she done, really ? Her health care intitiative in the 90's was a total disaster. In any event…her Alamo ( pardon the pun, as the Texas primary is next) will be March 4. If she wasnt plain ol nasty and divisive and old school and dirty, perhaps Obama would have included her on his ticket. But she demonstrates everything he and America have been saying..we need a change in the way and style of governance. Her pathetic plea for Michigan and Florida is actually very sad and a sign of pure desperation.

I actually liked Hillary Clinton…but her performance and her style displayed in this nomination process definitely opened all of our eyes.

The bottom line…..she wasnt ready on Day One…she wasnt even ready to compete in her own nomination campaign. Kind of vindicates Obamas position on a new way of governance and not one based on entitlement or establishment. Funny how these things work out :)

Jack   February 22nd, 2008 2:28 pm ET

She can fight in Pennsylvania *** where it is a closed primary, another state where she has strong backing.

Jack   February 22nd, 2008 2:27 pm ET

If she loses Texas by a very small margin, she'll still get roughly the same number of delegates as Obama.

And if she wins Ohio by a larger margin, which is looking like it's a possibility, then she'll walk away from the night with more delegates than Obama.

She can then fight in Ohio where it is a closed primary for Democrats only (no independents or Republicans).

Vascez (Dallas)   February 22nd, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Humm !!!!!!!!!! Hummm!!! Hillary,

How to clarify post March 4 when she still Criying ???/.

Hillary Clinton has Xeroxed her self yesterday. !!!!!! She didin't perform well at all. When you are waiting for her to give a punch, she is just crying.

This is the kind of politics we don't want in USA. Did she need to cry every time she is loosing?

CRY CRY BABY Hillary !!!!!

Phyllis, Dallas TX   February 22nd, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Hopefully not saying what she'll do after Mar 4 is a sign that she plans to concede if she doesn't do well.

I sure hope so. She needs to give it up!

Xavier, Washington, DC   February 22nd, 2008 2:20 pm ET

On March 5 she will be contacting the Gambino family to threaten the families of all the superdelegates who haven't endorsed her. Do you think that Sopranos inspired commercial was just a joke? The Clintons are about to get medieval on that a…

Phil of Colorado   February 22nd, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Where is Clinton's executive "experience"? She has never served as an executive, only as an "advisor". Her lack of real management expeirence is reflected in the short-sightedness of her campaign planning. She didn't plan past Super Tuesday.

An Agnostic Democrat   February 22nd, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Here! I'll clarify them for you!

Take a looooooooooooong vacation and spare us any more plagiarized … ahem … xeroxed … Hallmark moments! Remember how you got cut off the Hallmark channel when your town hall was tanking? Well, in your fake let's-bring-the-Democratic-Party-moment you were already scheming to seat the delegates in states you signed a P-L-E-D-G-E … say it with me and knod you metronomic skull in rhythm to you words … while trying to sell another calculated human moment.

Charlotte   February 22nd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

The first comment disappears. Don't quit. "Wow, it only took 18 times for Obama to finally not stutter and stammer. Can we afford 18 attemps to make an improvement? His positon on foriegn affairs hints at the need to eliminate the Sec. of State position. He is going to take care of meetings with heads of state on his own? This shows what a greenhorn he really is. We need someone who knows how to, as Larry the Cable Guy would say, GitRdone

Chanda, West Point   February 22nd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I am a Hillary Supporter Yet I think that Hillary Supporters and Obama Supporters need to accept the fact that we need them both to win this election from Mccain. Face it look at CNN national votes section 44% want Hillary 43% want Obama and they support their canidate so much that they will vote for Mccain before they support the other. Either one need all democrats to win this election. We need to unite!!!!! They need to run together!!!!!!! Its what this country needs!!!!!! To me the best would be Clinton/Obama 08 and 12 then Obama 16 and 20 that way we get a democrat President for 16 years we get the best of both worlds experiance and change and a great President for 16 years. Yet I am so tired of the division of my party that I would even vote Obama/Clinton. PLEASE you to get together and unite and run together and do whats best for our country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE FOR A TOGETHER TICKET!!!!!!!!!!

Carib-girl   February 22nd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Hillary doesn't have a plan because she's not really for the American people as she claims she is, especially at the end of her speech last night when she says it's about the American people if she was sincere as she wanted everyone to believed she would have said I will drop out and put my party's agenda first so we can win the general. Certain Americans are so hypocrite that I strongly believed that if it was Obama many, many , many people including delegates, and news personal would be saying he needs to drop out. So why haven't any body even suggest that. I wonder why and am sure some people like myself are wondering the same thing also. food for taught.

Texasboo   February 22nd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

IF the former front runner can blow nearly $150 million dollars in a year and not have a plan b past Feb 5 tells me that she's ready to lose on day 1. Those are horrible managerial skills for someone with 35 years of experience.

Clinton's campaign can't raise anymore money and is now in debt $7 million dollars. Now that her image is more hardened which incidently turned off voters. I think the realization is that she can't beat Obama's momentum is sinking in. She knows deep down that he's the stronger candidate to beat McCain. Obama has beaten the Clinton machine and he's STILL moving ahead..

GOBAMA! Bottom line you are better at taking McCain "sleeping with lobbyists and warmonger down".

wait a minute   February 22nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

the New York senator said only: “Well Meredith, I don’t make predictions. I never have, I never will. I just get up every day and do the best I can to let people know what I have done, what I am doing and what I will do.”

"I never had (predicted), I never will."
How can she lead?

Chris   February 22nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

And here she is trying to lead a country. What a comedy.

Please Hillary Quit. After March 4th quit. It is clear you are not going to make it. Even if you win all 4 states, (very unlikey as Obama will definitely take Texas.), Obama will at least be really close and you will not have the money or delegates to compete. Remember you need double digits to win more delegates in Ohio and Texas, which is highly impossible.
Obama is already taking over your numbers in Texas, give another week, he will do that in Ohio, that has been the trend.

So start packing your backs.

kathleen, illinois   February 22nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Nobody cares about her future plans.

Nancy   February 22nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hillary cancelled her rally today in Fort Worth due to the police officer dying in accident in her motor cade, don't tell us that she does not have feelings and care, she needs these rally's but is willing to put priorities first. Obama would not do the same he would mention condolonces in his speech.

Hillary very admirable.

BobW Rochester, NY   February 22nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

She won't clarify her plans because if she doesn't win fairly, she will insist on winning by seating Florida and Michigan, even if it means destroying party unity. That attitute just illustrates why her pathetic closing comments in last night's debate was only more attempts at a "New Hampshire moment".

Phillip, Memphis   February 22nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Sam, she just "don't" have a plan? give me a break (sorry, couldn't resist it). what do reporters expect her to say to asinine questions. If she loses, she will withdraw. If she wins she won;t. Just remember you heard the obvious here first.

Nancy   February 22nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS NASTY, NASTY PEOPLE.

FemaleVoter   February 22nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

No, she just thinks before she speaks, unlike Obama who pledged to go along with the campaign financing reform and now has to backtrack fast because he spoke without thinking that he might be able to actually raise a lot of cash on his own (guess he wasn't hopeful himself when he jumped into that one).

Tony, ca   February 22nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I hope Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and Rhode Island use their position to send a strong message to the convention in Denver and to the world on March 4 that Barack Obama should be our 44th president.

The Democratic Party needs to start focussing instead of fighting within itself. November will be here before we know it.

Paul   February 22nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

former President Bill Clinton, told a Texas crowd that his wife’s presidential run hinged on her success in the state – and that if she did not fare well there, she was unlikely to win her party’s nomination.

Light at the end of the tunnel :)

Alice in Coldstream   February 22nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

To me, it seems unlikely that Clinton could obtain further funding for her campaign to continue when big investors are beginning to realize there may be zero return. The fact that she has mismanaged her own campaign funds is a red flag for fiscal responsibility.

rosemary   February 22nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

By the way, he did not vote on the Iraq war paper that he is always talking about. And if he is shouting about her voting Yea on the paper, why did he take the endorsement of Sen.Kerry…….who also voted yea. Double standard here.

Come on Americans shout this from the roof tops and get something going for Hillary.

Vote Hillary 08

Jazz   February 22nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Given the type of media coverage, backstabbing within the party and doublecrossing outside the party she is still popular among democrats. If they succeed in getting their independent republicrat candidate, make it a three horserace in November. They will be spotting you FL and MI. That's 44 electoral college votes.
The other guy is such an unknown. A supporter called him "the Irish guy… you know …the O apostrophe"… O'Reilly quickly replied "there's no apostrophe". Moreover, if it is racist to identify Obama with Jessee Jackson, what do you call the public AVOIDANCE of Jessee Jackson
and Al Sharpton by the Obama campaign?

Geri   February 22nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Obama supporters are so nasty…is that the way Obama is going to be if he becomes the nominee??? Is that the "change" he's always talking about?

rosemary   February 22nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Why should she qualify any question which has nothing to do with what she wants to accommplish for the American people.
All Americans should be using the computer to read the stuff on Obama that is not published…………………it all bears thinking about who you are voting for and he is not the right person at this time in the life of all Americans. He still doesn't say anything but is very eloquent, but that doesn't get the business done.

What is it the Machinists Union says about him……He is a shadow boxer, a nose in the air (definitely) and a silver tongued warrior.
Words by Tom Buffenbarger

Andy, New York, New York   February 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Clinton's post-March 4th plans call for:

1. graciously complimenting Obama for a race well run,

2. announcing her withdrawal from the race and throwing her support behind Obama, but not necessarily against her friend John McCain,

3. returning to New York to thank Rep Charlie Rangel for his advice in getting her to use New York as a stepping stone in a failed bid to get back to the White House, and

4. getting together with Bill and Chelsea to help clean and heal her wounds.

Beyond these immediate plans, she may want to seriously consider running for governor of New York before attempting another White House bid. And she has to become more human with visible emotions.

OBAMA 08   February 22nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Then let me. She will attempt to manipulate and bend the superdelegates
and the Democratic Party until the last person seas NO. For her it's a vote by any means ( my words-feel free to borrow them). Look at the emotional
Fakery she put on about our wounded soldiers. She voted to send them there. If she was a genuine human being, she would instead, expressed deep sorrow for them as well as her mistake.

John Dolan   February 22nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

OBAMA IS A BIG FLUKE. HE PROVED IT LAST NIGHT REPEATING EVERYTHING HILLARY SAID………. IT IS THE CULT BRIGADE THE OBAMA CAMP.

SAM   February 22nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Duh! she just dont have a plan…! feb. 5 is so similar to march 4 so i dont expect her to have a plan for the aftermath… "they are big important states" according to her campaign so she has a suppossed firewall… she said she's never made predictions – a lie.. and will never make predictions..'never say never' – sis. Like Bush, she always lacks alternate plans!

David   February 22nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

She doesn't make predictions? Never have, never will? That's lunacy. She has consistently predicted she would be the nominee of this race, even responding early in the campaign to journalists who dared say, "if" your are the nominee by responding "I will be the nominee." Surely we are not going to debate with the Clintons the meaning of the word "prediction."

John Doe   February 22nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Rumor has it that Hillary may make an independent run. She certainly has the machinery to do it, though will have to beat the ballot deadline in early Summer…

Media Balance   February 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

“Well Meredith, I don’t make predictions. I never have, I never will. I just get up every day and do the best I can to let people know what I have done, what I am doing and what I will do."

Well well Hillary ! Did you not tell Time Russert on Meet the Press in December that it would be all over after Super Tuesday ! I can see you not wanting to make predictions NOW, but you said that you "NEVER HAVE." Stupid Democrats …. WAKE UP !! Every exit poll shows that the more education one has, the more likely they are to vote for the black guy. Obama polls worst with non-HS graduates, and best with those who have mutliple degrees. I.E. THE DUMBER YOU ARE, THE MORE LIKELY YOU ARE TO SUPPORT HILLARY …… DOH !!!!

Rhonda from Ohio   February 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I'm so tired of hearing that Hillary is being negative toward Mr. Obama. It's like everyone is afraid he cannot stand up for himself. Personally, the nation has not seen nothing yet. Wait until the general election when the Democrats must face the ruthless Republicans. He won't have a leg to stand on, but Mrs. Clinton will be able to hold her own and win the election. Come on fellow democrats — wake up and smell the roses.

John Doe   February 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Is it true that Hillary is exploring an independent Presidential run if she does not win the nomination??

SharonR   February 22nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

why should she quit

Frank J. (MO)   February 22nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

She had no plan after Super-Tuesday … why should she have a plan for after March 4th ?

This is Mrs. Ready-On-Day-One !

Say what you want about Barack Obama, but if he would run the country anyway he does his campaign, then we will be in FANTASTIC shape here in the USA. The Clintons did not take him seriously and all had had was a message and a plan ! This is America .. and the Clintons forgot that money and connections can only buy you so much! This is still a democracy !

OBAMA'08

Grif   February 22nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Why should she. Last night she beat the pant's of him, he had to borrow a pair to go home in

U.S. Army Vet.   February 22nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Hillary and Obama are both very good candidates. They have the same if not the exact plans for America. Their plans are good plans and beneficial plans for all Americans. Sen. Obama has won the nomination and now it is time to unify the party and move on to the general election.

Mr. B.   February 22nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Let us pray that the Clintons do not change this position like the wind, after loosing in Texas !

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Sue Fewster   February 22nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Hillary is the only candidate who can get this country out of the mire we are in.

She is so incredibly intelligent and verbose, I see a "Margaret THatcher" in her. She will be able to converse with world leaders without looking a fool.

Her healthplan is one that can truly work.

Come on people WAKE-UP, think for yourself, read policies, don't just vote for someone who can read speeches, but cannot string a sentence together! Gender, color, age none of this counts.. we have to look to see who is the true leader in the eyes of this country and the world.

Hillary will bring change!!!

David   February 22nd, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Of all the people to say it's over…Bill Clinton.
What an azz…I support Obama but I believe Bill hurt his wife's campaign big time.

Sly   February 22nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I have a feeling that on March 5th we'll see Hillary graciously bow out of the race. She's a great person and a great senator, but Barack Obama is a unifying president that CLEARLY has well laid out plans to start improving America.

OBAMA 08!

Tom Swift   February 22nd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hillary's post-March 4th plans probably include a long vacation and filing divorce proceedings against Bill now that he will no longer be needed. Unless, of course, she plans to run again in 2012, in which case she will start helping McCain get elected (behind the scenes of course).

McCain/Rice '08

Independent-Latina-voter, Salt Lake City, UT   February 22nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Time to read the writing on the wall, Mrs. Clinton. The people have spoken loud and clear, we want CHANGE. And as I have said many times: Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton is NOT change!

Kelly Anne   February 22nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Hillary is dropping out. That's why.

She's broke and losing, and has no mathematical chace to catch up!

AJ, IL   February 22nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Not another good week for Hillary in February. She didn't the endorsements of the two of the biggest unions in America. She lost handily to Obama in Wisconsin and Hawaii primaries as well as the Democrats Voting Abroad contest. Her debate performance yesterday was, at best, on par with Obama if not worse than Obama's great performance.

Today there are stories coming out that show how badly her campaign was managed financially, especially in the month of January. Included in the stories are worries from major Hillary campaign donors that it is wasteful to continue donating to her campaign. And now Hillary can't even answer what her post-March 4th campaign plans are?!?!

Obama in 08!

Reality   February 22nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

CNN=Current Nonsense Network

Majority Rule Moral Majority   February 22nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Democrats may be socialists and or communists but they are not stupid. They know Hillary has the best chance of winning in November!

Reality   February 22nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

YouTube=CNN=BHO=shameless

Mary-Kansas   February 22nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Why don't we actually wait and see what March 4th brings? How refreshing that would be….. no polls, no CNN biases….

Kelly Anne   February 22nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

If she doesn't win big in Texas (big meaning 65% or so in both) she will probably drop out.

Mathematically, she just can't do it. And the DNC will pressure her to not harm the party in November iwth a portracted, ugly battle. And the money will dry up.

So expect a Hillary drop out shortly after March 4.

SlapStick, Florida   February 22nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I am an avid Obama supporter but once was behind HRC until she began doing things during this campaign, which made me doubt her ability to be a uniter. However, I do believe that a DREAM ticket would be for the both of them to be on one ticket b/c I do feel that they would be a compliment to each other.

Will   February 22nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Uhm…on another interview before Iowa she said she will win. When followed up with a question about whether or not she considered losing. She said it didn't matter because she would win no matter what.

Sure she never predicts….

obama 08   February 22nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Hillary agreed with Barack last night that the nomination should be decided by the voters. Unless she plans on flip flopping on that statement, the race is over. Just concede graciously and maintain some dignity.

yolene   February 22nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

enough already! the longer this contest continues, the more advantage mcain and the republicans will have. i hope this doesn't wind up being another time when the democrats find themselves in a circular firing squad. drop out now HillBilly!

Matt NC   February 22nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

I strongly encourage Mrs. Clinton to Keep on Pushing (Curtis Mayfield, singer). Should be her theme song. We believe in you Hillary and you have our support. You can't stop now.

Joseph   February 22nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

If she doesn't have convincing wins in both Ohio and Texas, she should bow out of the race.

If Obama continues to gain and move ahead in the polls she should bow out before March 4, similar to Edwards ending his candidacy prior to Feb. 5.

She will really hurt her image moving forward if she is perceived to continue a lost cause campaign and divide the democratic base.

Grace   February 22nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Of course she wont, she will not let it go of power, she is hoping to be named VP or some other high post, …………

people in power do not let go until they are absolutely forced………….

RAFAEL   February 22nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

the zeitgeist has already shifted. The infatuation for Ms. Cinton, that was generated through gender identity, nostalgia for her husband's conservative administration, and sympathy for her term as victimized first lady, has been spent. The poorly runcampaign and the tired old washington "solutions" illustrates she has no domestic policy mastery at all. People have pulled back the curtain on Hillary of Oz to see the multitude of policy makers she's got in the back

sc   February 22nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

she doesn't make predictions? i thought she predicted the race would be over by february 5th!

S Mick   February 22nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Yes Hillary, that was the question.

Will you continue your run regardless of the results in Texas and Ohio?

You said, "I just get up every day and do the best I can to let people know what I have done, what I am doing and what I will do.”

So tell us.

This is only one reason people are choosing Obama over you. You talk in circles. Some think you are a great debater because of your ability to do so. I just think your a politician, and not a very good one.

Tyler in Raleigh   February 22nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Then what about her comments the last month? Obama will win those states because they are caucuses with crazy activisits or primaries with African Americans? That was a prediction.

Then she came out saying the superdelegates would help her out. Predicition.

Then she kept pushing that she would win TX and OH and they were her firewall, she could win those big states she she was the annointed queen. Prediction.

She was going to fight this until the floor of the delegation. Another Prediction. All she does is predict, because she has no facts to back her up.

Illinois Democrat   February 22nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

There they go again! Yesterday, Bill was telling us that Hillary MUST win both Texas and Ohio, or it's all over! Today, Hillary says, "I don't make predictions, I…do the best I can…"

Is it any wonder why millions of Democratic voter are so-o-o-o-o-o OVER the Clintons? Hillary, if your campaign strategy (or lack thereof) is any indication of that 35 years of "experience" you keep ranting about, then I am s-o-o-o-o-o-o HAPPY that Barack Obama will be the nominee of our party in November.

Michael A. Harris   February 22nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Clinton's closing remarks were simply a "Hail Mary" period. She was skillfully playing the press like her husband did for 8 years. The media are so addicted to the Clintons, it is absolutely sickening. The clear winner was Obama. He was far more "presidential" and above the political fray. The notion that Clinton "took so many hits" in life is so absurd. She chose her path, endured her marriage, and used the parts advantageous to her personally. This woman is not genuine and I just don't see why so many people can't see through her.

Stavy   February 22nd, 2008 11:43 am ET

She won't clarify because she does not have any. She already started working on her concilatory speech with the end of last night's debate.

Heather   February 22nd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Why put the pressure on Texas and Ohio? Its not going to be their fault? The earlier states have said they want Obama.

*******GOBAMA '08*******

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   February 22nd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Why should she roll over, the convention is a long way off. Who knows once the media and republicans open Obama's closet door and looks it over with a fine tooth comb, what they will find.
Again I ask, what changes do you think Obama will be able to make if he is President. Not what you hope he can.
Just as those who voted for Bush because he said as governor of Texas he work and got along with Democrats were dissappointed, so will those that vote for Obama because of his claim of bring the country together. That happens in the movies, in real life that happens only in a national crisis.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 22nd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Hillary would have to take all the delegates in Ohio, Texas and Pennsyvania and that is unlikely. Unfortunately, Hillary spent too much campaign time focusing on attacking Obama instead of focusing on the voters and Obama capitalized on this weakness by not hitting back and focusing on the voters. Hillary should have been smart enough to recognize this long time ago, voters don't like or want the same old attack policies. Obama runs a smart and positive campaign staying focused on the voters. Obama is simply the best.

Michael   February 22nd, 2008 11:42 am ET

CNN,

Why do you pick and choose which comments will be posted on the blogs? What's the sense in responding to a blog if your comment will never be posted???

Let's see if this one makes it…

It so typical and so hypocritical of Clinton to attack Obama for "lifting" words or phrases from speeches and then she does the same thing in front of a national audience. I guess she believes that the American public really is delusional or that we do not pay attention and consider speeches to be: just words.

Rick in Florida   February 22nd, 2008 11:41 am ET

She'll be in California, testifying in a civil fraud case filed by Peter Paul, the guy who bankrolled her Senate campaign, and who is charging that she and Bill defrauded him. Unless she can keep up her efforts to dodge the supoenas, as she's been doing so far. My question is…when will the mainstream media pick-up on this latest scandal? The answer…not anytime soon. I'm a red-state independent for Obama (and honesty in politics, for a change).

Charlotte   February 22nd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hang in there Hillary, we need you. It took Obama 18 tries to finally have a decent debate. This country cannot afford a person who needs 18 chances to do a decent job.

Refg   February 22nd, 2008 11:35 am ET

And……it is over.

Thank you for a well-run campaign Hillary. Thank you for conceding March 5th. It will benefit the Democratic party greatly.

OBAMA/KAINE 2008

ABG   February 22nd, 2008 11:31 am ET

WAKE UP AMERICA before it is TOO LATE!!! Hillary Clinton is by far the best candidate for President. I do not think it is too much to ask that a candidate for President have experience AND the skill to deliver the promises. Obama has zero accomplishments and zero length of time in office. If he can win the highest job in the land, then I should be able to be CEO of any company in America. I will ask a Fortune 500 company to hire me based on I will bring change….but do not look at my resume. His State of the Union specches would be inspiring, but what about everything in between. To quote a previously used line….Senator Obama…WHERE'S THE BEEF????

Margi   February 22nd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Since when don't you make predictions? This was suppose to be over Feb. 5!!!

Brian   February 22nd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Sen. Clinton, you really should listen to your husband on this one.

Several sources, including CNN, have projected that if she doesn't win the primaries in Texas and Ohio by 60/40 margins, she is unlikely to make up the difference between her and Sen. Obama.

Doesn't Matter   February 22nd, 2008 11:20 am ET

Hillary's done on March 5: Out of money, negative momentum, unpopular outside of the Democratic party, and theoretically able to win only by backroom machinations that the DNC will simply not allow to occur for fear of alienating the Obama voters in the general election.

Last night's debate had more than a hint of resignation in her voice and presence, and one can feel that her "The voters have spoken, now let's go win with Barack" speech is not too far off.

William Maaker   February 22nd, 2008 11:16 am ET

If I were a farmer I would have some of the best crops in the field just from the BS that idiot after idiot makes, you think for one moment that the BS will stop then pull up your pant legs due to the fact it is going to get deep and deeper.
Let me just set the record straight "just what government did the son of God vote for?" I have voted for that government and I would encourage you to do also, after all – if I recall he said "my followers are no part of the world" and I do not plan on going any where I live here and eat here but the present government will be replaced with God's Government after all I am sure you know the lords prayer or some call it the our father prayer.
Read it and you yes you pick it a part, after all you have the BEST POLITICAL NEWS COVERAGE. LOL

MI Dem   February 22nd, 2008 11:15 am ET

Why won't the media just let this play out? Don't you think things will naturally come to an end for one of them? Or is this just another tactic by the media and hyped up rock-star wanna be's to RAM a candidate down our throats?

Steve   February 22nd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Seven years ago Peter Paul began whistleblowing to the government and alerting the media of numerous illegalities committed by Hillary and Bill Clinton in order to win Hillary’s first election to public office. The multi-million dollar donor to Hillary’s Senate campaign that caused Hillary’s finance director to be indicted and tried in May, 2005, for hiding his contributions, and whose complaint to the FEC resulted in a finding that Hillary’s campaign broke the law resulting in the only FEC fine imposed against Hillary’s campaign, will begin the discovery process leading to a trial in Los Angeles later this year of the Clintons and others for destroying Paul’s public company.

Obama all the way....   February 22nd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Never makes predictions? I am sorry, but didn't she and her team predict that she would be a shoe in for the nomination…and have it all wrapped up by Super Tuesday? Isn't this why she ran out of cash and had to loan her campaign money? I bet she never predicted that Obama would be the frontrunner at this point! So much for predictions…

Bill said that if she didn't win in Texas and Ohio, that they would be packing it in. He is blaming the people of Texas…it is all their fault if she doesn't win. Can't trust a thing they say.

My prediction…even if she loses in both….they won't go away. There are always more tricks up their sleeves. It'll be another excuse of some kind. Texas didn't matter, there were caucuses….

I am ready for change!!! Go away quietly, peacefully and with some amount of grace left…if you can, Clintons.

GOBAMA!!!!

Dan   February 22nd, 2008 11:13 am ET

I think that after clearly winning the debate last night especilly with a knockout in the last round her chances of keeping on are pretty darn good. See what a real life story that touches are hearts do compaired to a borrowed paragrahs and prases.

sylla(london)   February 22nd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Hillary must come to the reality check and know she is up to a better candidate. I strongly believe after JFK, OBAMA is the most phenomenal leader the world will witness.

Sal in Phoenix   February 22nd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Why doesn't the media just report news as it happens instead of trying to make it…

DP   February 22nd, 2008 11:12 am ET

IS ANYONE LOOKING AT THE LAWSUIT OF PAUL VS CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PEOPLE PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH WOW

CLINTON MACHINE IS NOT WORKING WELL

MCCAIN IS SHAKY ???????????

OBAMA 08

Randy - Denver   February 22nd, 2008 11:11 am ET

She is in a hard position, if she does not win by large margins she will not be able to overcome his elected delegate count (even if you throw in the Fl and Mi delegates, who at best case should be split evenly between the two and all given to Ms. Clinton since Mr. Obama followed the rules and took his name of the Mi ballot and has shown that once he is really exposed to the voters he does well and therefore was at a serious disadvantage in FL by not campaigning.. maybe give her the benefit of the doubt and say a 60-40 split?) and therefore would have to rely on the superdelegates to overthrow the voted delegates decision which would seriously cause party problems (although I suspect come November they would be forgotten and she might be banking on that) or else she would have to drop her run, tough choice, of course she could win all four states by a 80-20 margin and make this all a moot conversation.

a, holley   February 22nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

I would like to know what the clinton supporters have to say about her lifting words from John Edwards and Bill Clinton without permission

Go Hillary, Fort Lauderdale   February 22nd, 2008 11:08 am ET

CNN's biased reporting is just amazing. Jack Cafferty, Gloria Borger and Jeff Toobin did they not teach you in school that you are to report the days news fairly and let the viewers decide on their own? CNN was the only channel i ever turned to but recently i hesitate with fear to turn it on. HILLARY 08′

Peter Kavanagh   February 22nd, 2008 11:07 am ET

She is going to go back to being the junior senator from NY .
Its over , this thing tipped back in Virginia .

Concerned citizen   February 22nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

I am most concerned about the unity of the Democratic party come the fall. Until last night, I was conviced that the Clintons would march on to Denver come what may. Let's face it, the policy differences between Obama and Clinton are slight and more technical than the vast majority of voters know, or bother to care about. What's most important is electability in the fall, and while Obama definitely has his work cut out for him against the GOP attack machine, nothing would energize GOP voters more that the prospect of the Clintons occupying 1600 Pennsylvania Ave again.

I am a Chicago man is my early thirties, and I cannot remember (in my relatively short life) a candidate as energizing and promising as Obama. It is true that Obama will be subject to increased scrutiny in the weeks and months to come, and it will be a test as to whether he can withstand the fall campaign under the microscope, but he is the Democrats best hope (and America's). The Clintons see the writing on the wall and as astute political creatures, they realize they still have a future in the Democratic party – if Obama loses in the fall, or a President Obama is a failure, Sen. Clinton will be there to pick up the pieces.

I truly think the Clintons (and make no mistake, it is the both of them) will pull out of the race soon after March 4th, unless she wins either TX or OH convicingly.

It will soon be time to unite under one banner and end the mindset that has plagued our country for too long, and created this red vs blue, us vs them cowboy mentality. We are one world, and no matter how patriotic one may be, we are not infallible as a country.

Is it more patriotic to blindly wave a flag without question, or ask ourselves tough questions that will serve us better in the end and once again restore this great country to the example it once was.

Go Obama, Go America.

maynard   February 22nd, 2008 11:04 am ET

back out hillary and save the money even thou you will get interest on the money you loaned yourself bye bye bye bye

John in Virgina   February 22nd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Why in the world would she drop out? That would be foolish. This race is anybody's race, and it will likely be close all the way down to the end. I have no idea why the news media keeps trying to paint this picture that things are neccessarily over for Clinton. There are three large states ahead that could potentially turn things in her favor or make things even tighter. I happen to be a supporter of Obama, but I think whatever camp you are in, it is important to keep a humble attitude. Nobody has this thing in the bag yet.

Ben from D.C.   February 22nd, 2008 11:01 am ET

Didn't she announce herself the nominee a couple of months ago?

Dan in MA   February 22nd, 2008 11:01 am ET

look. I didn't pick Clinton because i thought she was going to give up when things got tough. I chose her because she's the best candidate the Democrats have. I have come to the belief that CNN has an unspoken endorsement for Obama. You CNN Pundits just love him…in an unfair, unbalanced way…I'm serious! You Pundits are the only reason Obama has any wind in his sails! His momentum isn't because of his substance…and his inspirational abilities fall apart when he doesn't have a script in his hands…so you tell me CNN, why is he the better candidate? 'Cuz the kids like him? I'm a young voter who's been truly inspired by Hillary R. Clinton! I'm insulted every time you give him credit for all the youth participation…

Lance   February 22nd, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary Clinton made a strong case as well as Obama. I believe we will have a huge decision on our hands come election time. My vote lies with Clinton. I do believe she will win TX and put her above. We also have super delegates left.

GO HILLARYY!!

Jim   February 22nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

Senator Clinton needs to start stepping back and begin the process of endorsing Senator Obama. Financially, Senator Clinto should begin to determine how she will pay off her personal $5M loan and begin the transfer of whatever dollars are left in her campaign to support Senator Obama against Senator McCain.

Charles   February 22nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

And trial of Obama's Rezko opens March 03…

Dan, NJ   February 22nd, 2008 11:00 am ET

Funny that she says she doesn't make predictions because about a year ago she predicted she would have the nomination won by Feb. 5th. I'm sure she wouldn't call that a mistake. She was probably just misled by Bush.

Brian   February 22nd, 2008 10:59 am ET

The arrogance of you Hillary supporters. Let me tell you something… those of us supporting Obama isn't just out of uninformed adoration of his speeches.

We have vetted the candidates, studied the issues (maybe more than you) and have decided that Obama is the best candidate for the democratic party and for America. Based on REAL issues and the SOLUTIONS he has presented.

So stop preaching to us that we're treating Obama like some sort of saint and don't have a grasp of the problems facing America… we know he's just a politician. He just happens to be better than the rest of them, including Hillary. So maybe you all should do some research.

Obama '08!!!

Closely Watching   February 22nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

And if the results of the March 4 contests are in Senator Obama's favor then you will continue to chip away at the eroding unified goal of unseating the Republican Good Ole' Boys network.

Hillary, thy name is Polarization.

Obama '08

Wayne   February 22nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

She stole her closing line from Edwards. I wonder if they talked about that. Clinton has taken a ton of lobbyist money while Obama has not. Edwards says lobbyist money is the problem with Washington so he would be going against himself if he endorsed Clinton. They are both white and that is a strong bond.

Phill Edou   February 22nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

I m an Obama supporter but I believe that Senator Clinton won the debate in Texas. She s very fluent when it comes to answer all the questions and Mr Obama isn t. She deserves the presidency more than Obama but the negative attacks via adds that she launched during the course will cost her the white house. Being negative just sometimes has driven away from her some of her crazy fans!!!!!

josh   February 22nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

go hillary

Johnson   February 22nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

I think things are winding down for Hillary. She had a nice run and she might have another presidential run in her future. This is just her way to save face and help Obama out by bring the democratic base back together once again. We all know that unless Hillary wins by a large margin in Texas and Ohio she does not have a shot at overtaking Obama. This would cause the super delegates to decide the race, and that is something that neither candidate wants. I respect Clinton and I hope she runs in the future and not take lobbyiest and PAC money on her next run.

RSP   February 22nd, 2008 10:55 am ET

Senator Clinton shouldn't pull out of the race, even if she were to lose Texas and Ohio, which I don't believe she will.

Senator Obama does not have the required delegates needed to take the nomination.

California, New York, other states were won by Senator Clinton. You can't write off millions of us. Unlike the Huckabee/McCain race, in which McCain has a significant majority, Clinton and Obama are just about even.

You can't award the nomination just because one of the candidates has a slight majority of delegates.

FloridaforHillary   February 22nd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Why should she? So Obama can copy her on that too?
Oh, no maybe so he can agree with her on that too. I don't think so.

Keep it to yourself Hillary.

Barack Oprah   February 22nd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Obama will be president.
The worst president ever.

We are making history together.

"YES WE CAN"

Obama 08, but not 09.

Daniel   February 22nd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Hillary's ego makes it impossible for her to concede.

ljb   February 22nd, 2008 10:51 am ET

I hope CNN doesn't get too sick when they have to eat crow when all this is over. Maybe they can take an asprin and go to bed and we can watch fox news. Hillary is smart, tough,experienced, and yet a loving caring lady. CNN used to be the only news channel I watched, but when this deocratic campaign started, and I saw how one sided you were,,,,well you figure it out. I guess all the Hillary Clinton supporters will follow suit. And if she is elected president who will be the #1 watched news station.

Tami in Missouri   February 22nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

LOL!! Doesn't make predictions?? She predicted in an interview in January that this thing would "be over on February 5th". She must mean she doesn't make predictions now that she's been proven wrong…

aliou   February 22nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

I have to wait to see if it is not Xeroxed. With Mrs Xerox Clinton one never know.

Mrs. Xerox Clinton lifted a lot from both John Edwards and Bill Clinton. She didn't as much as say a word to quote them. Granted, her husband works for her now. But Edwards?

Likable by Xerox?

When I discovered that Mrs. clinton Xeroxed her best part from 2 politicians without saying a word and taking all the credits for it, I shook my head and said to myself: I will never know which Clinton I am listening to: The Xerox or the genuine if there is a genuine copy of her.

Illinois   February 22nd, 2008 10:46 am ET

Obama is nothing else than a showbiz guy! Even his supporter cannot name his legislative accomplishments properly!!! You know what, that supporter is a senator??? We don't need to say more. That is a kind of "CHANGE" we can believe in?
Hillary, you are a strong person who we can believe in to lead this country move forward the mess GWB build up after his 8 years in the WH.
YOU GET OUR VOTES! HILLARY

Travis   February 22nd, 2008 10:45 am ET

Isn't it the president's job to make predictions? Sounds like all that experience isn't paying off..

Ed, Santa Fe NM   February 22nd, 2008 10:43 am ET

Nasty to the nth degree… it must be about time for more tears and whining.

NO to a dynastic presidency… no more Bushes; no more Clintons

j   February 22nd, 2008 10:43 am ET

I still think a Obama/Clinton ticket will be a good compromise for both Demo. camps. LOL

Lloyd Hansen   February 22nd, 2008 10:40 am ET

Never a straight answer from a Clinton. The old phrase is, "The devil's in the details," in this year's elections the devil's in the generalities of the Democrats. What exactly do the plan to do? We won't know until this time next year.

College Student, TX   February 22nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

Poor Hillary.

She has really great ideas and is strong on a plethora of policies and plans. However, her competition's ideas dont differ that greatly from hers. Therefore it becomes a campaign of personalities and Obama severely has her beat.

Good thing we're ultimately on the same side.
Obama 08!

AngelDent   February 22nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

Is there any accuracy to the Paul vs Clinton lawsuit?
Apparently a judge set a trail date yesterday in Califronia with the plantiff Clinton is involved in campaign finance fraud..

Can someone shed any light on the story..

Moiz, Simsbury, CT   February 22nd, 2008 10:31 am ET

I think indirectly Clintons have conceded that they will wrap up after March 4 if Hillary loses either of the state. That is the reason she is not saying that she will continue regardless. Her handshake with Obama was also acknolwedging the fact that momentun is with Obama and he is the front runner.

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