No he wouldn't be treated differently. He's the media's darling.

Shame on you CNN. You changed the article headline and deleted all 39 anti-obama comments. Too much pressure from the Obama camp huh? I thought the first title was much more accurate.
You changed the wording in the article too.. Where is his " I would quit" statement… Lame CNN, very Lame.

Wow, is this a mainstream media network? You should issue an apology for falsely paraphrasing what Obama asked. In the words of Billary, SHAME ON YOU CNN.

Love how CNN is controlling the message!!

You never posted my previous response on "Shame on You, Obama
This tells me, that you are ashamed of yourselves for being so obvious in your support of Sen. Obama.

Paraphrasing LL Cool J:

I'm gonna knock you out.
Obama said knock you out.
I'm gonna knock you out.
Obama said knock you out.

Listen to the vote go boom.
Exciting!
Overpowering!
Every time Obama speaks/Hillary's lead shrinks.
Letting you know Democrats can’t win/unless they nominate him.

I'm gonna knock you out.
Obama said knock you out.
I'm gonna knock you out.
Obama said knock you out.

Thanks for fixing the article. This will totally change the tone of the comments.

Hmm smooth move, CNN…

The john glenn endorsement did it for me.

Living in TX, I wil know vote for Clinton.

Cnn, you disappoint me, changing posts to make it sound prettier for your favorite… sad to see this.

Obama said Saturday he would drop out if he had lost as many times as Clinton.

oopps CNN,you forgot to change your pic caption. Now what did Obama really say???

this story sure changed in a hurry. i thought obama said he would quit if he "lost as much as clinton".

the delegate race is still incredibly close and clinton has the popular vote. oh yeah, and some of the biggest states that she is strong in are still coming up.

why would anyone call on her to drop out? no one did that to obama. this story is weird.

Ha! I told you they had misrepresented what Obama said and what he had been asked. Now if they would only change the caption on the picture; it's still incorrect.

I am through with CNN…the most pathetic new forum. How the hell you post a story that was not true…and then within 10 mins…put another story stating that it had false information within the original article…you guys are sooooo sad.

No one ever takes your news serious…because you are known to do what you just did.

I can't stand your arrogance!!

Where are the other comments posted on this article? Did CNN trying to halt or expose these comments against Obama?

yeah, right. Obama is such an opportunist.

You've gotten different treatment from the start. You have been given the royal treatment from the press. You act like you are beyond reproach. The press refuses to report your negatives or question anything you say or do—-and it is that treatment that has made a delusional and misguided public vote for you.

You would get treated differently because there is no substance to your campaign. Everyone would be saying the American people are seeing through this guy. Right now, Obama supporters are just grasping for feel good messages that are not going to solve our problems.

right man wrong job

Never give up, never surrender.

Now your talking Barack!

UPDATE: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated Obama said he would quit if he had lost as many contests as Clinton.

How do you incorrectly state something like that? Oh these writers trying to start sh7t all the time.

Obama '08

My previous comment to this story was:

For such a strong headline and story, there are some key facts missing. I.E. the text of the question and the answer.

Then it disappeared. And now it's back with an "update". I understand that 24 hour news means networks are constantly looking for stories, but I don't understand how someone could have gotten that first story from the second (correct) story. Did the author even hear the original exchange?

In any event, thank you for the update.

The caption below the picture states 'Obama said Saturday he would drop out if he had lost as many times as Clinton', however your update states 'UPDATE: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated Obama said he would quit if he had lost as many contests as Clinton.'

which is it?

Its nice to see Obama's ego is as big as his popularity. This contest is still close and no reason for anyone to quit. I think Obama is now worried that people may actually start looking at him. The media needs to get off their butts and start asking some tough questions. Is it not enough that his own supporters can not name his accomplishments.

thank you CNN for correcting that error
thats a big difference as to what was stated earlier
people should realize the contest is close and its bound to get heated at times
they are fighting for the highest political office in the country
lets give them some space to put their arguments out there and give each of them a break
Either one is better than McCain who has such lose comments with his tongue like bomb bomb Iran and wishing someone dead
who needs a leader with that attitude!!

CNN,

Your reporting is starting to get one-sided like all the Fox Networks!!! Seems as though you are doing most of your stories on Clinton and trying to build her back up…Make sure the headline is correct before you put a story out there…I know this will not get posted, but I hope you guys do read it!

Seems as though you guys are trying to help Hillary come back by putting false headlines out, then trying to retract them with small disclaimers.

All you HUGE Clinton fans calm down.

He said that if he had lost 11 straight contests he would drop out. SO WHAT.

It’s obvious to any casual observer that this is true.

If he had lost 11 in a row he would have a 0% chance of winning the nomination.

He did not say that SHE should drop out, he said HE would have dropped out, and its clear that he would have had no other choice.

The title of the post does sound a little arrogant but read the story and put it into context before you post because you all sound like IDIOTS.

Oh and stop calling CNN biased towards Obama. Would an organization that is biased TOWARDS Obama take his word "yes" and turn it into "I'd quit if I lost like Clinton" NO!!!!

OBAMA VETTED? NEVER! I'M STILL WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED WITH LARRY SINCLAIR AND OBAMA? I'M SURE THE REPUBLICANS ARE HOLDING THE STORY FOR SAFEKEEPING.

And that's an honest to god truth Nothing to spin or unspin here.

Hmm…if the updated version is accurate, then the picture caption should be changed to reflect that.

Thanks for the update

Nooooo, CNN, don't try to change it now. You know what he said the first time was correct. He is arrogant, pompous, and is on an ego trip. All that will lead to his eventual downfall.

CNN is sooooo biased. They changed the title of thus article because it showed how biased the reporters are. Obama would be treated differently if CNN wasn't helping them like they are. Plus, Clinton is the juggernaut in this election, she can't quit. Clinton is the fighter of the American people.

shame on you CNN. your reporting on the same topic was different one hour ago. now you made correction.

CNN is once again mis-characterizing Senator Obama's statements. Please read the whole story people.

Please show me where Senator Obama said he would quit if he lost as much as Senator Clinton? You're making it sound like he took a cheap shot at her.

This is amazing! How many of you read the original article? I hope You Tube had the interview on tape so I can find out the truth! What happened CNN did the Obama Mafia make you change the story because this is the mistake that we have ALL been waiting for! I think this definitely needs investigating!!!!

Wow - was it my imagination or did the title of the story change when I refreshed the page? In any event I wish that the Obama campaign would try harder to stear clear of "cocky" remarks. Like the earlier "it's almost wrapped up story" floated by some of his staff. This kind of thing can blow up in their faces.

This headline is totally misleading! He had a one word answer, "Yes."

Unresponsible reporting.

If the remaining days of her candidacy will be filled with attacks, it's going to be a long two weeks until the Texas primary. It might be time for the Clinton campaign to concede there are few differences on the issues with Obama.

One thing remains true for young voters; anyone under the age of 42 has only seen a Clinton or a Bush on the ballot for President in each general election since they were old enough to vote. Perhaps the country is ready for a real change of leadership.

wow arrogance really took the better part of him. i find what he said rude (even with the CNN rather quick correction to the earlier version) and very disrepectful. words are important, you are right Mr. Obama. but the words you just used against your opponent just cost you my vote.

Irresponsible, sorry.

very unresponsible journalism, cnn.

At least you fixed it.

Come march 4th; we are going to give Billary the KNOCK OUT PUNCH!!!

Its Ironic that Hillary wants to take credit and promote herself as a champion for all good accomplished during Clinton era, but no blame for any wrongs. This is blatant "Hypocrisy".

My 12 year old nephew said something that resonated with me immensely and am sure will do so with other Americans. He said "are we living in a democratic America or a Monarchy where 2 families have ruled USA for 20 years". America today looks like old Europe to me.

JFK didnot have a boatloads of experince, but even till today we consider him as one of the best. Furthermore, the mere fact that both Hillary and McCain vehemently supported Iraq war, NAFTA tells me that experience does not automatically make one better qualified.

If experience was the only criteria, then there would have been no Google, no Microsoft, no Yahoo, no Facebook. All these companies started and flourished under people with little experience but big dreams and big HOPE.

To be a good president, you need to have the ability to inspire and connect with people. There will be hundreds of advisors who will be there to advise on economy, national security, foreign policy.

Is Obama perfect? No he is not. But I do believe that he is the best for America at this time. We want someone who may not embody change, per se, but is our best hope to be a catalyst for change.

Just like we suppose: Obama will lose to Maccain but Hilary will win. Who knows.

Barack needs to respect that Hillary is a fighter and still has a real shot at the nomination. Our political process needs to be allowed to play out until a candidate has been selected. We are American and this process is what makes us great. For the media or Obama to suggest that Hillary drop out when the race is so close is to undermine our democratic process.

Let the race continue…may the best woman or man win!

The media loves Obama, he can't do anything wrong. I think his ego is getting the best of him and he's beginning to believe what the media says. What goes up will come down and one day people begin to see him as he really is, I hope it will not be too late.

CNN…Which story is the TRUE story. You may have switched the title of the article yet the Photo caption of Obama stills reads "Obama said Saturday he would drop out if he had lost as many times as Clinton."
So, what really was the Reporters question and Obama's answer?
And also, how about an apology to the Bloggers who had posted their
responses.

So Obama won 11 rounds. Big Deal. A heavy weight championship fight goes 15 rounds, and Hillary could still go the distance.

CNN TRY CHAGING THE CAPTION ON THE PICTURE.

This is true and this is what the democratic party expect, otherwise, all of the candidates who ran would still be in the race.

"UPDATE: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated Obama said he would quit if he had lost as many contests as Clinton."

Then please correct the caption under Obama's photo in this article aswell while you're at it.

fix your photo caption….it is still incorrect

Why would the press make such an error? Are they really trying to undo the lead by Obama and McCain. I would think a statement like what the media reported earlier was said by Obama (but was not) would seem out of character. Not that I know the guy or anything?

You are an opportunist who uses whatever, whomever to get to the political stage you want. Your campaign is a "FAIRY TALE" You remember the one about the" PIPE PIPER " You are leading the American people down an hollow hall to no where. Fill with promises of change and hope. But without the substance and integrity too deliver.

Obama is being very polite and humble. But the fact of the matter is, when the wife of a former DEMOCRATIC president, running for the DEMOCRATIC nomination, loses 11 straight DEMOCRATIC contests and she still stays in the race, it is DENIAL and ARROGANCE. Period!

A professional like Hillary Clinton should know when it's time to give up - when people have had enough of you. There was once a moment that belonged to Hillary Clinton. That moment was yesterday. But yesterday is gone and this moment belongs to Barack Obama and to us.

The issue is the blatant adverse bias demonstrated by the media pundits against Hillary. It was most recently seen during the last debate where Obama was allowed more time to respond to answer questions. In addition, an inordinate number of questions were tossed her way first. That tactic certainly gave him an edge where he could piggy back on her answers.

He is becoming more and more arrogant. I hope Americans don't repeat the same mistake that gave us GWB.

Its true the media would treat him differently…The headlines would read "BARACK RIGHT BEHIND HILLARY HE COULD WIN EASILY" The media has glorified this one trick pony….and demonized Hillary Clinton…Does CNN really think all of America is asleep and not PAYING ATTENTION ….I have learned so much about who really tries to run America ,,The media Moguls…..

I think it's so funny he is calling himself an "insurgent".

In this day of "blowing everything that is said out of proportion", Senator Obama calls himself an insurgent.

Barack has gotten more than his share of preferential treatment from the media, but yet he has the nerve to still complain. How arrogant!

Hillary or McCain in '08

He is being treated diffierently by the press, that is why he has won so many races.

They, the press, do not question his positions on anything. He is allowed to say or do anything, and because the press is so ga ga about him, they let it go by.

If he somehow holds it together and wins the nomination, the press will turn on him like a piece of red meat thrown into a swamp full of alligators. Playtime will be over then, and not only Barack Obama will lose, but so will Democrats.

He is too Liberal and his head is too in the clouds to win the general election.

I could only imagine the whinning the Clinton camp would do if things were the other way around. Had she won 11 straight she would be doing everything to get Obama out of the race, and debates? The debates would be over and done.

Thank You so very much for correcting this report. The earlier version painted a poisonous picture that would only be lethal to the Democratic Party…let's leave the bickering to the candidates because at the end of this experience, we know this much is true: Democrats MUST be united in order for a victory in November.

That is a ridiculous statement for Obama to make. The media has bent over backwards to try and help him get the nomination. They bash Clinton every chance they get and always give him the benefit of the doubt. Even his supporters know very little about him. They just say "CHANGE, YES WE CAN" and refer you to his web site. What a joke.

(The following comment was left in moderation with your "original story," I wonder if you will let it be seen now that you corrected such a blatant misstatement of your earlier article.)

I do believe Mr. Obama should tread lightly. He may not have stumbled too badly in the TX debate (although I believe he did on his foreign policies, but of course most don't talk about that or give credit to Hillary for her demonstrated greater understanding of such sensitive foreign matters), but between skipping the State of the Black Union in New Orleans (yes their votes were already held, and he won, Hillary lost–but she's still going despite her also hectic schedule and needed focus elsewhere) and statements like this, he may trip himself up yet. By the way, if anybody actually believes that Hillary ever supported this war (his biggest talking point for his electability, although McCain did not support the war initially either), I strongly recommend viewing "Hillary Clinton Iraq War Full Speech 10/10/02″ parts 1 and 2 showing on YouTube. I don't believe you can speak out more clearly or knowledgeably against the war than she did here or warn the President more forcefully than she did. And also I feel obliged to note that her speech (especially toward the end of the 1st part and nearly all of the 2nd part), as well as so many subsequent speeches and actual actions, shows her remarkable grasp of foreign policy and military affairs. These are some of the qualities that I believe will prove so critical for our next president, and why I am still glad she's "daring to compete." Besides, everybody knows it's about delegates and not the states themselves (but I guess he does realize that, he gave the superdelegates more than 3 times the amount of money Hillary did after all).

That being said, I will fully support Barack if he wins the general election–I just have not yet been convinced that he's ready now. Give him another 4 or 8 years (ideally after Hillary has moved our nation forward again), and he should be a formidable foe with far more than inspiration and proposals (that so closely follow hers after all).

I noticed there was something wrong with the previous report. For me he is being completely honest. She is the best known candidate, she has (or had) the establishment behind her, and even so he won! I think he is right, if he had lost Wiomyng people would be all over her, saying that a Hillary victory in Texas would be sure.

It is not over.

He know it better than any one.

Right, he would be treated differently - the press would have stop their fawning and treat him like anyone else. Let's face it - if he took the shots that Hillary has taken, he'd be running for cover. As long as it's all adulation, he's good. But if he's even questioned just a little bit, or legitimately challenged by Clinton, then it's the "same old politics of the past" or some other such nonsense. Even in the debates, he's never comfortable talking about issues, glosses over them and returns to the best of his stump speeches.

In Samuelson's column in Newsweek this week, one journalist noted that so far Obama's been the fashion-plate of the day, but that "fashion week" was now over. Wonder how he's going to take the shots when they inevitably come his way?

One other thing - if you read his proposals, many of which I agree with, there's nothing new in them. They are part of the democratic congressional platform. That being the case, and given that his legislative record in the Senate won't make anyone forget LBJ, how's he going to reach out and gain consensus when he's in the Oval Office when he hasn't been able to successfully demonstrate that magic touch in the US Senate?

He's got a lot of explaining to do and it's going to be interesting to see him do it.

Ignore Obama's memo and he can't control Hillary!!! See Obama acts like Jim Jones!! Throiw him out of White House for good, his wife is lying to American. Obama's speeches or talks are bullish and lie to American people!

he would have been counted out if he had lost 4 in a row. He gets held to a different standard. I actually heard one pundit say that Obama had the advantage because one third of the vote in Texas is a caucus, and Obama does very well in caucuses. Do you see the spin he put it? The problem with that statement is that if one third of the vote in Texas is a caucus then two thirds is a primary. Who really has the advantage. The Media follows behind hillary salivating for her next sound bite. If she loses every state up until the caucuses in Puerto Rico, the Media still will not count her out. Oh yeah, hillary i dpnt think the voters in all these states that you've lost and have been quoted as saying are "not important" will vote for you if by "hook or crook" you ended up with the nomination. I say that because we are at the point where the only way you could win the nomination is if you stole it,

The Clintons represent the Washington establishment at its worst, that is why she is still in it. The country does not owe her the presidency, and everyone is just tired of all the clintonesque drama.

If you are happy with the successes of the democratic party over the past 8 years, then vote for Hillary.

I believe every word of the worst article because it sounds just like he has been acting.

CNN did the Obama camp make you take down that other article?…

for those who missed it, you finally saw the true Barack Obama in all is arrogant glory.

Bring Back the TRUTH the people need to know their candidates.

Obama gets different treatment cause he is a handsome orator - the media are fawning all over him. It is disgusting.

He is arrogant and misleading - he does NOT have a plan for universal healthcare. Sending out misleading mailers - he is not a man of change - he is a man playing the cards of race and change and you are all getting duped.

All white people should watch the State of the Black Union and see what they said - I am sure you young white boys would chnage your vote - if he gets elected - young white boys will be afraid to walk down the street, - Mark my words.

Why should Senator Clinton quit when 10 million people have voted for her?

9 of the states Senator Obama won have voted Republican for the last 4 Presidential elections (1992, 1996, 2000, 2004). Two others have been carried by the Republican in three of the last four Presidential elections. Do we really think this will CHANGE?

This “success” is the biggest hoax played on the American public in years.

States carried by the Republican in all four elections
Alabama
Alaska
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Carolina
Utah
Virginia

States carried by the Republican in three of the four elections
Colorado
Georgia

The title of this ticker on your home page is still the same suggesting Obama is calling for clinton to quit!

He's got a point. If Obama hadn't had a single win since Super tuesday, he'd be out of the race.

Well… If BO quits that easily simply because he lost 11 out of 50 states, then I think that is quite telling about who he is as a person. We need a President of the United States who doesnt quit. This country and its problems needs and deserves a fighter, not a quitter. And last I checked, we still have American voters in the other 8 or 10 states who have yet to cast their VOTE.

Thats why My box gets checked for Clinton, and if BO unfortunately wins the nomination, I will write her in. She never quits. Not in running for office, or for 35 yrs of Kids and Woman's issues, not even on her marriage. I feel pretty good about that as a Clinton voter. I dont quit either, and as an INFORMED voter ( YES –informed beyond the TV pundits and Blogosphere blather)

His statement informs me even more about who he is and why he is running. This is information one gathers BETWEEN THE LINES beyond his Illinois/Senate record and lack thereof, his political/lobby connections in Chicago, and his self-adulated preaching to the uninformed.

2 phonies CNN & Obama…lol

HILLARY WILL QUIT AFTER MARCH 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

Thanks to CNN for cleaning up the original posting regarding this story. It was slanted to make Obama seem arrogant and "a quitter" the new posting is much more representative of what he actually said!

Here he goes again, trying to make the arguement that if you challenge him, you are "part of the Democratic Network in Washington." The last time i checked, so was he? Or is he?

Just because someone calls you out on something, doesn't mean they are somehow less than you because they happened to have been around longer than you. This goes to prove Hillary's point. Is he a democrat?

If Sen Obama is the "upstart", the "outsider", why is he the most consistent liberal voter in the Senate (this is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does not exactly scream "outsider"…)? Why is he twisting his opponents words in campaign mailers? This, particularly, is as "Washington insider" as you get.

I don't need to hear about change- I have my own dreams, hopes, and wishes as do all Americans. I want to live in a world that embodies that change. That means real solutions, real plans, and a leader who will fight for what people need and what is right. A leader who implies he would drop out when the going gets tough is not that leader.

Once again Obama shows an ability to handle the press and roll with the punches, Hillary is visibly cracking up getting angry.

March 4th can't come soon enough.

Thats right!

you only can "talk " you cant work to walk.

say some words of your own…dont copy MLK or JFK or god knows

who u are copying.

Look at the delegate count u idiot! you won 21 states ,she won 11
the contest is still a draw.

watch when they bring in FL and MI,GROW UP YOU ARE TOO YOUNG

The media inaccuracies are coming fast and furious against Barack Obama. It just sickens me. I sure hope people are able to see through all of it.

TALK ABOUT JUNK JOURNALISM, " THIS IS CNN "

When's Obama going to stop playing the underdog card?

You should correct your headline for this article on the front page of cnn.com.

CNN you change the title.
Hmmmm….

He would quit if he was down by a couple hundred points and half way to the goal. Does that not say something about his character???

Do we want a quitter running the US that would quit when he has some small setbacks? I for one have more drive and determination than this guy. I would think long and hard before making the decision to vote if you are up soon. Do you want a quiter or a determined individual running the United States of America . Myself…. I want a determined individual.

OOps… that last comment was…I believe every word of the First article. Must have been a Freudian Slip becasue it was much worst of an image of Obama. Allbeit, truthful, but not very flattering.

Obama is not the right choice.

Arrogance + inexperience = Obama

Arrogance + inexperience = George Bush

Obama = Bush

Any questions…

If your earlier post of "Obama would quit" was in error, it was a pretty darn big one. Do you mind telling us how that happened, seeing as you are the the best political team on television

Now off into the black hole of CNN's moderation group. Gotta love the way CNN's Comment Policy really takes a firm line regarding being respectful of other comments and posters.

With that said, this post will surely die a quick death.

What more do you want? The media has spent more time kissing you than actually scrutinizing you. Just keep taking Karl Roves advice and sending out Harry and Louise ads. At least 50% of the Democratic Paty is intelligent enough to see who you really are.

When he claims he is not part of the Democratic network in Washington, I can not help but laugh out loud.

Could someone please tell me just when Hillary Clinton was the President, I must have missed that.

When is CNN going to finally update the delgate count?? If you are going to post out of date numbers, you should at least date how old they are!!

can you please tell me how she "esentially tied" on super Tuesday?

Amazingly, every pundent said, whoever wins California wins the night…she wins California handily and yet…she esentially ties on Super Tuesday. You guys in the media….it's amazing to me to listen to what you say and yet you believe it has no impact on voters.
And if Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania came before the little states that he won, she would have had the momentum and would have won them all and then probably went on to win the little states….it's all about timing, yet it's not portrayed that way.

I'm disgusted with you ….

Yor're only ahead by a very slim margin, and now you're so worried that you accuse Hillary of being treated differently. It's a different matter when the press is totally biased toward you, though. The problem is, you don't want to be treated differently, you want to be treated BETTER than anyone else!!!

Senator Clinton is just an incompetent human being. And what Senator Obama said is true.

Guys, the ticker still reads: "I'd quit…" Get it together.

Nice job CNN on how you re-wrote the story so your precious Obama wouldn't stink so bad. Shame on you and your Obamabias.

I know this will be moderated to oblivian!

READ ROBERT SAMUELSON'S ARTICLE ON BARACK OBAMA

Obama should announce to the country on CNN, NBC, MSNBC about his new found memory jag. Whoops..Obama remembered he and Rezko toured his new home together and Obama sought his advice on real estate…hello…doesn't this bother anyone but me? Obama told the country on national tv durung the debate he didn't know Rezko and his firm did 5 billable hours of work for a church and that was the extent of their relationship…Does the country not remember this?
Mr Obama gets a lot of 'different' treatment. Every newsman and pundit seems to be afraid to tell this story except ABC News on the internet.
What is wrong with this picture he told all of us..the country a WHOPPER and the news media lets it go by???
I wish I could get that same treatment anywhere. I am so disappointed with CNN especially because I thought for once they were trying to be fair.

Nice of you to correct the information although the damage has been done if you read the frothing going on in the previous permutation. Just how does this sort of incorrect reporting happen in the first place?

If CNN incorrectly quoted Barack Obama stating "I'd quit if I lost as many as Senator Clinton"–then take it OFF your leader subheading on the CNN Home Webpage–Obama did not state that, as your article indicates, so promptly remove it from the Webpage!

I think Obama is right here too. And not because of media misinterpretation but because Hillary Clinton is a nationally know and respected candidate. Before Iowa, Obama had nowhere near the support of superdelegates or fundraisers and still doesn't have as many big name democratic fundraisers or advisers that Clinton had and has.

If the new guy, with less money and less superdelegates loses 11 in a row, he'd the be the Democratic Mike Huckabee. But justifiably Clinton still has a chance because of her name recognition, her relationship with both party officials and public support via her her 8 years as first lady and 7 years in the senate (as opposed to Obama's 3 years in the senate and 8 years in the State Senate).

Barack Obama is right. But his answer isn't arrogant either, it doesn't say she should quit or that she still can't win. You could try to read that into it if he were saying this on his own (which would be a stretch), but in response to a reporter's question it's merely a discussion on dynamics between two different types of candidates.

It is true…the Clintons ran as though Hillary was the annointed one.

The truth is that the Clintons didn't think they would get any substantive competition within the Democratic party, but, they are…..and they are fighting back like caged animals.

Yeah Obama would be treated differently alright. The media him because he is the new guy on the block and Hillary is old news. One thing for sure, if I was a voter in Florida or Michigan I would be screaming that my vote will not count. I expect that in Russia, not America. But we might as well get use to it if this slick talking Obama gets in!! I am not a Hillary supporter either, but what is fair is fair. Why go vote if it isn't going to count. Figures, Democrats!

Obama is a man without a agenda except the vague "Change" canting. Let us oust him out and bring in some semblance of dignity by supporting Hillary. she is experienced, and has a real :Agenda". do not give in to Obama he is not good for our country. he does not salute to the american flag his wife does not respect this great nation. what more proof do we need to see Obama as the wrong candidate for this great nation.

Good that you make the correction. Obama never said what you first reported, period.
Try to be more accurate next time.

Please.

You've had the media behind you the entire campaign.

Soon they will turn against you.

Why the hell are the comments closed on everything I read?? I know you're going to deny posting this, but it's really making me angry.

CNN please post this.

"Hillary's healthcare plan forces you to buy insurance even if you can't afford it"

You know I read the title of the article and thought maybe Obama had done something wrong, but then i see the flier and realize it's just the harsh truth. AND the one thing I don't like about her healthcare plan.

She has said there is a mandate, and she has said she would go as far as garnishing wages if people can't afford it.

If I remember correctly she agrees to those statements in debate.

The debates she so desperately wanted to have.

So now Obama is jumping on the media coverage during this campaign that has annointed him and unfairly attacked Hillary time and again. Even members of the press acknowledge this.

Like other predictions he has made about one thing or another — I'm beginning to seriously mistrust this men who so many are so blindly following.

Today, Hillary spoke in New Orleans to the Black American Group's annual meeting. Barack Obama was invited, but didn't show up. She was eloquent, and no matter how Barack tries to smear her now, the voters of this country had better heed about flocking to this man who has abandoned his earlier message and turned it into attacks that have Karl Rove's name written all over them.

He's correct. He would be treated differently.

Obama is absolutely right. Had he lost 11 contest in a row,the media would quickly dismiss him as a viable candidate.
But the Hillary supporters whine about Hillary being treated unfairly by the media.
Maybe after the 4 March contest,,,it will all be over!

Unreal CNN…

The caption of this story just 10 minutes ago was: "Ticker: I'd quit if I lost like Clinton, Obama says" (and yes, we saved it)… The blog was back to back anger at the fact that Mr. Obama has become so arrogant (yes, we have the blog on file as well).
Why are you at CNN protecting this guy?
he is not ready for this job and you all know it! He has done NOTHING for his state, NOTHING for our country and NEVER owned a business. Two years of public service and he should have the most important job on Earth?
Biggest mistake we could make people…

Here we go again, when someone makes an arguement against him, they are part of "the Democratic Network in Washington". Well the last time i checked, so was he. I'm sorry, but I am tired of that excuse. I can't believe he said that, is he a democrat? I am seriously having my doubts.

Obama whinning?… Again? With all the special treatment he has gotten from most of the media, what is he complaining about?

I'm glad you corrected the earlier piece CNN had on this.

Senator Obama's poise, calm and level headed attitude is amazing. He does not throw his ego about. He is focused on the mission. This movement is real!! It can be delayed but not denied.

OBAMA FOR AMERICA!!!!

I'm sick of OBAMA….. he places hisself above everyone else when he is worst then everyone else. BUT HE HIDES IT! and the media should be ashamed of all the glory they have given this loser when they do not know anything about him……… but soon the truth will come out…….. if he becomes president he will divide this great nation….. look around he has already started!!!!!!!

Barack, I have never voted republican, but I will vote for Mummy McCain, before I vote for you!

Washington insiders and business as usual doesn't mean that we voters can't change that. We must change that.

Too many years of politics/business as usual. A vote for Clinton or McCain is just more politics/business as usual.

No he wouldn't. Kennedy backed him when he was behind. Besides, Hillary has worked for the Democratic party and the people of the US for a really long time. We're not just going to push aside one of the best chances we've got to get universal health care in this country just because some new guy rolls into town promising the everything with no basis to know if he want deliever.

Has anybody besides me noticed the latest Ramussen tracking poll (Feb. 23) which puts McCain ahead of Obama in a general election by 46 to 43%? For the past few weeks Obama has had a healthy lead in that poll, but now the tide has turned. This is just the beginning folks, as voters are starting to see beyond the charisma and are beginning to focus on substantive matters such as Obama's lack of experience. I predict that if Obama is the Democrat's nominee that McCain will make chopped liver out of him.

CNN, thank you for changing the headline.

Barack was not arrogant at all today, and he is accurate that he would be getting pressure to drop out from all over if he had lost 11 in a row.

Oh please….give me a break!
Treated differently is right. However, the media would spin this in some way to make Hillary the "bad guy" if Obama would was in her position. They've been treating him like a rock star ever since he stepped onto the campaign trail.

I long for real journalism!!!!!!

Poor OBAMA thinking he would be treated different if he was going to be treated different he would have never made it this far. Why should she quit when they are two big states coming up. Has anyone said that Huckabee should quit and look how far he is from McCain. Hillary is in a position that she could come back.

Hillary now says that her support of NAFTA is a lie….in her memoir and recently she has said that NAFTA was the greatest accomplishment of Pres. Clinton….in another quote when asked directly, she finally admitted that "NAFTA was a mistake to the extent that it did not deliver on what we had hoped it would"…

What is the real answer???

Why can Hillary either get away with never answering any question or flip-flopping on issues half a dozen times??

Isn't this how Kerry lost??? Do Democrats really want to lose this badly????

There is nothing in any ad criticizing hillary which is false, it is just upsetting to her that someone would point out the truth in her many, many falsehoods and that she should not be treated as special due to her Washington establishment creds…..you should not dish it out, if you can't take it, hill….do you think the rest of the world will just take it easy on you or take pity on you, or just ask you to talk about some time in the past when you felt proud or special????

I will NOT be jumping on the Obama bandwagon. It is comical and frightening to see ill-informed voters supporting someone they know nothing about, has not really done anything substantial for our country, and says he is "not Washington" yet is in the Senate. I am leery of Mr. Obama, his flash and mirror speeches, and the potion he appears to be selling.

OH, baby — you wouldn't be this far or have those wins if the media didn't treat you differently. You're this far because you're black and I am not afraid to say it. Joe Biden has more experience, Dodds, Richardson and HIllary has a ton more.

You've been given a cake walk. You accused Hillary and Bill of being racists - which is NOT true. There is something called racsim against whites and when 8 sometimes 9 out of 10 black people vote for you - that's racists my friend. So lets talk about the elephant in the room. What are you going to do to fix that racial problem?

Stop crying — the media has been generous — go listen to the right wing radio.

Clinton, as her outburst today demonstrates, acts like she should be anointed the Democratic nominee.

The two versions of this story, published in this same space, are so different, and the first one so much off the truth, that one has to wonder why. Please EXPLAIN what happened.

Obama, you are acting like the all politicians. Practice what you preach!

Obama is exactly right on this one. If he'd lost 11 in a row, the press would be openly asking him why he's still in the race against the mighty Hillary Clinton. Since she's who she is, everyone is willing to give her some space — and the benefit of the doubt — despite her series of c rushing defeats. She's basically in the same position as Mike Huckabee.

It is time for Hillary to bow out for the sake of the democratic party.

You are getting different treatment. You get treated differently already because you are an African-American and because you are a man. Your suits are doing the same as the Clinton's suits. Unfortunately, what you are doing is not good for the sake of the democratic party or for the United States. You also realize that the states of Michigan and Florida actually place Clinton 350 delegates ahead of you and that is why your "suits" are pushing all of this talk about the super-delegates. It is all just a big game to you. When is the Alien head going to pop out of the mask?

what happened to the commenta on here

"Her's" is grammatically incorrect. You want "hers," analogous to "theirs." You might want to correct this above.

The better we get to know her, the less we like her.

I don't think this will end until the convention. If Obama had a string of losses, he probably would have been asked to quit. I believe this is do in part to the fact that Hillary was expected to have had this race locked up before 2/5/08. This would be sound judgement on the part of the party.

SORRY, I FAIL TO SEE IN THIS ARTICLE WHERE HE SAYS WHAT THE TITLE STATES "I'd get different treatment if I lost as much as Clinton".

THISIS THE SECOND BLUNDER CNN HAS MADE ON ARTICLE.

HILLARY/OBAMA 08

Hillary isn't quitting because alot of people do not like Barak Obama. It is the people who are begging her not to let him destroy our nation that she is doing this for. Barak has no foriegn experience unless you coun't the fact that Kenyan's have named their beer Obama. His wife Michelle just recently admitted she was ashamed of America until just recently of course. Guess you have to pay her to be proud. Barak Obama is a failure as a Senator because he refused to cast his vote on important legislation. Instead of representing his constituents he was just a Tax burden on them. He was just collecting a FREE CHECK. Here is a quote his wife needs to think about, "Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country." They apparently don't care or understand what those words they use all the time actually mean. Barak has trashed Hillary 100 times more than she has him. Her supporters are expecting her to attack back. If he wants to throw crap he's gonna get some back. I don't like the fact he thinks people who want to do drugs instead of work deserve wellfare either. Trust me I'm going to become a Republican if Barak becomes the Dem nominee.

How can he say Hillary needs to be knocked out? So now it's ok for a male candidate to say the female candidate needs to be knocked out? This is so wrong- I'm so sick of male politicians! They think that because they're prochoice they support women's rights. Well let me tell you something men, there is more to supporting women's rights than just fighting to avoid taking paternal responsibility. Lots of women around the world get raped and get jailed for it, they're not allowed to go to school, not allowed to work or drive, live in poverty with their kids- you don't hear any of these male politicians fighting to end this do you? NO, but Hillary stands up for women.

I will NEVER vote for a man who won't stand up for abused women around the world. I will NEVER stand up for a man who says a female candidate needs to be knocked out.

Delegate counts difference between two candidates is only about 5%, and both of them are still far away from 2025. I don't understand why he would make these kind of blunt statements.

Yes Obama, they don't speak Chinese in Kenya. They speak the language your Dad used to speak in Kenya.

Pity or more people would understand Swahili, and they would know your m'baya sana ku'wa C.I.C in the USA..

Hey Junior Senator of ILL, are you now running as an independent within the Demcratic party when you state " She part of the Democratic washington network"? There are many experienced Democrates that respect the Clintons, and to imply you are a different Democrate and not a team player worries me as a 35 year voting democrat.
You lose if you go at it alone without Hillary Clinton, too sad.

thats true brother but that should not bother u coz it didnt happen to you instead u won everything n they r forced to look for you keep them on toes.

America loves to support the underdog when they feel an upset. Senator Obama's early upset in Iowa fueled this notion, and now is a propellant for his momentum. Senator Clinton, not seen as "true" underdog, will have a difficult time catching fire. She is a good choice, however, Bush's presidential regime has allowed Senator Obama's "theme" to resonate the loudest.

I was really disappointed in the earlier version of this story…completely misrepresented what Obama said.

OK, OK, we feel so sorry for you…

Obama, I have read the article on Newsmax titled The Real Barack Obama. I am amazed that you are really on the campaign trail stating "you are a uniter of all".
You are not practicing what you preach!

I join Hillary in saying "Shame on You" and so should America!

sigh…

Shame on you CNN for aiding and abetting HRC's campaign. What a pathetic "update."

If I may go the way of Hillary, "shame on you" CNN for twisting what sen. Obama said. It is clear you guys are biased, you are just pretending to be neutral. Do you the magnitude of the damage your unprofessional reporting had done in your bid to sound the tune being played by your piper. Shame, shame

Do we have a video of what he actually said? Just so we can clear up any misunderstanding, ifyaknowhatImean…..

UPDATE: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated Obama said he would quit if he had lost as many contests as Clinton.

This is consistently becoming a habit of incorrect news reporting on all outlets….

Why has CNN not reported anything on the friendship of Obama and Ayers and Dorhn, better known for their involvement with the Weathermen or Weather Underground? These were two people who were involved with terriost activities in bombings in the USA.. Ayers committed that he did not regret setting off bombs, he felt they did not do enough. Are CNN reporters not wanting any of these reports out? You can bet a war hero like McCain will dig right into it. I will vote for Clinton, if she does not get the nomination, then my vote will belong to McCain and I have never voted Republican.

Arrogance: is when you become so sure of your self that you lift the same hand that you sworn to defend the constitution with and say … I did not have sex with that woman in the oval office on taxpayer time, and with all the world watching. Then come back and say… maybe I did after all.

Mrs. Clinton sometimes acts as if she is some how entitled to the nomination just because she was there in the white house. We know now that just because you live in the white house does not mean you know what is going on in the white house.

If Mr. Obama had lost 11 in a row the heads of the party would have told him to drop out to keep the focus on the bigger prize.

The mail outs are true; it is just that Mrs. Clinton wants it both ways. She wants us to remember all the good things her and hubby Bill did when they were in office…like push NAFTA through and get it signed for His boy GW the 1st. which caused thousands to lose their jobs to cheap labor ; yet when someone calls her on it she goes postal and shows her true heart in a attempt to distance herself form Bill.

However, it is what is; they did it and now Mr. Obama is giving them all they can stand.
Remember the first debates when Mrs. Clinton would not even look at Mr. Obama and she would talk down to him as if he should have been glad she let him in the room. That is Arrogance. The writing is on the wall there will be no come back.

Dear Obama:

I am a moderate democrat with some republican values. I am highly educated with a doctorate and I am a white female. I do not like you and here is why:

1) you are arrogant and a liar
2) you are inexperienced and guliable
3) you are just wrong for this country

On the debate you elluded to the fact that Hillary implied that your supporters are being dupted.

I say yes, yes they are. You have a campaign that is creating messages about you. You didn't create those messages. Your speeches are the work of others not yours. I believe that you are an artful liar….you are George Bush.

You scare me Obama. You come across as a puppet to the senate. A yes man no man whatever you say man. Are you really an independant thinker? You really have not shown that.

Barack I will not vote for you, My husband will not vote for you. My father in law will not vote for you. Well, my entire family in the state of PA will not vote for you. You may get the nomination, Hell you may even dupe the country into voting you into the white house.

But you will NEVER have my support. I dislike you with every breath I take and NOTHING will ever change that.

What planet is this guy from???? He's 69 delegates ahead. That is NOT a mandate. I really don't care if he won Idaho in a silly, undemocratic caucus. There are a lot of us who haven't voted yet. And we will NOT be denied our vote simply because Sen. Obama has never had a tough election fight before and wants the Red Sea to part in front of his fake little messianic hands.

OMG, excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor. HE would be treated differently as if to suggest he has not been already? This guy can part the Red Sea, walk on water, and fall into a pile of s— and come out smelling like a rose with the press as well as his cult worshipers. He has had a free ride since the very beginning; but then I guess if you really haven't any experience and choose not to vote on tough issues, there isn't much to go after. Don't worry little man, the media won't let anything happen to you…. don't let any of this interfere with your ego trip.

Hey , I keep saying this but no one of the clinton supporters our answering. If you are tired of CNN "biasim" why do you keep coming back?

This shows you how unbias CNN was. It incorrectly tarnished Obamas campaign. It has already done its damage for most wont read the article again. but lets just keep blaming CNN.

Obama media darlin? I remember at the start everyon was saying how great Clinton was and how larg she will win by. Its Media they go along whos winning. Clitin cheered at the media then but ow calls out on everyone that we are dilusional.

Dilusonal is NAFTA, Iraq war, saying anything to win, doing anything to win, and useing our soldiers as way to get american sympathy after she sends them to Iraq.

I would like to see the Actual transcript from the reporter. CNN has proven they can no longer be trusted in reporting unbiased truth. Hillary spoke in New Orleans and they said they would cover it. THEY DID NOT!

He is still wrong no matter which way he said it and shows his arrogance. The new version sounds like he is subtly putting race is back in the picture. Why else would they treat him differently IF they did.

Uh…how would he be treated differently…you mean ripped to shreds and stomped on , by CNN ??? LOL !!!!!
Scary….but doubt it.

I think the biased nature of the first "version" of this story, with all its inaccuracy, is a perfect example of what Barack Obama is talking about. The media will check everyone Hillary before running a story, but they jump at the chance to just post whatever might sound bad about Obama.

Obama ABSOLUTELY would be treated differently if he just lost 11 contests in a row. He would be under such immense reporting pressure by the media that he is out, that he was just an upstart phenomenon, that it wouldn't even be HIS choice, it'd be the media's choice.

Clinton, she's lost ELEVEN times! -11-! She's only won a THIRD of the primaries and caucuses across America. A THIRD! Obama was won 66% of the contests so far. That's the real story.

Yes, he would get different treatment. The media would be telling us how that only the big states count anyway. Idaho, Utah and Alaska will never vote democratic anyway. And the big question would be, why couldn't Hillary win the major states? That's what the media would be saying if the two candidates positions were reversed. He's had a free ride. Because of the media and his followeres treating him like the next coming of Christ. it's literally not safe to openly criticize Obama. Travis Smiley tried it and got death threats. Thats the politics of hope.

Who knows more about the economy than Paul Volcker? Latinos for Obama!

I am an 81 year old life-time Republican, but I am rooting for Barak Obama. He's the closest person to Abe Lincoln we've had in all my years of voting.
He will heal our wounds, restore our dignity and help us to reach our goals of equality for all. He won't hand it to us, but he will help us attain it.
Our politicians are greedy, self-serving and so far removed from mainstream America that we are all totally discouraged and frightened.
We need someone we like and trust. I like this young man.

I watched the interview and CNN misquoted Obama and finally got around to correcting it with this. CNN is to Clinton, what FOX is to Republicans. I laugh every time I see a Clinton supporter claiming CNN (Clinton News Network) is biased toward Obama as quite the opposite it true. They just got called out on this one and had to retract.

Obama hides……….. hes phoney……… he likes the way the media kisses up to him

Laura is right. The Obama story makes money now, but wait it's not over yet. The media is waiting for the day and so am I.

Pride goes before the fall, Mr Obama. Your arrogance is showing.
Stupid comments like this and McCains about Castro will only help Hillary.

yeah, right…don't ya just love how cnn changed the title of the article. hmmm…and who exactly is the media darling?

Obama you just lost my vote…..You are like all the politicians!!! going negative and playing Washington games. You have no idea about how to deal with foreign relations or you lied about the troops and using Taliban's weapons!!!

OBAMA: "Change for the better." Mud slinging is not the solution to the crtical issues that affect our country. "A house (country) divided against itself, will fall." I want a leader who can bring our country together so that we can be self-sufficient on energy, national security, the economy, education & healthcare issues. The solution is not abroad, but within our borders. OBAMA!

One word for CNN - Obamabias

One word for Obama - Arrogant

with all due respect to you guys….

I have to say, it cracks me up how all the Obama supporters cry foul on CNN for being too kind to Clinton, and all the Clinton supporters claim CNN has a crush on Obama.

Meanwhile, McCain supporters sit back and laugh at you guys ripping your party apart.

OH, boo hoo. Whatever dude. You're just as "slick" as any politician out there so stop being all about the people…it's insulting.

please give me a break. CNN stopped posting anti-obama remarks for black state union. They do it so that other don't read what viewers actually think

CNN, I hope Hillary wins the presidency and I hope she never forgets how you made it so much harder for her to get there. I watch Fox more and more now because it's obvious Obamamania has also infected CNN.

I do not know in what to believe. It is amazing! You already changed the story? That is not the kind of change that we are looking for.
I hope that Obama will disagree with you in this one. I do not want this change. Too quick.

You guys obviously DID NOT SEE the press conference! I did and the first story as I said during the first story was WRONG!!! This one is correct, the picture caption is still wrong. Again I repeat I watched the press conference and he was not asked if he would quit. He was asked if he would have been pressured to quit by the party if he had lost 11 straight, his answer was yes. End of Story!

I THINK CNN SHOULD BE APPLAUDED FOR CORRECTING THE ENTRY.

WE HONESTLY SHOULDN'T EXPECT ANYTHING LESS FROM THEM THAN TRUTHFUL