Everyone is seeing the truth about Obama. People are not stupid or dumb to believe in this guy. He has a lot of foreign policy experience and more legislative experience than Hillary.

He is truly the one to beat McCain. Hillary is soo polarized and will lose the general election. Lets get Obama to win Texas and Ohio so he can focus on the general election. Hillary needs to chill. She is a mean lady who will go to any extent to win. She has really stooped low. I used to like her, not anymore, no way!

Obama '08!!

I can't imagine someone telling HRC 'no' and it being uncomfortable! Did she shriek? Yell at Dodd to "meet her after school" so she could beat him up? Maybe Dodd is just making all this up . . . he's probably a plant for the Media. CNN, did you pay him to endorse Obama? LOL!

HAHA I can imagine her…. "SHAME ON YOU CHRIS DODD"
Please Hillary you are hurting the party!!! STEP DOWN NOW!!

Thank you Mr. Dodd. It's time to Hillary to step aside, and give Democrats a chance to win the election in November.

CNN< please show my comments for ONCE!!!!

Hillary has really turned creepy lately.

I have no idea who runs their campaign, but her campaign has turned into a sad creepy "thing" that resembles something hidden in Karl Rove's closet.

He's not the only one uncomfortable with Clinton.

And what the heck is with Saturday Night Live and its pro-Clinton, anti-Obama programming? And can we at least acknowledge the implied racism that SNL exhibited in making fun of Obama's heritage by having a white guy (with white ears and hands) in black face makeup?

Dodd,
you are a pathetic coward willing to sell your soul and destroy your contry for a few minutes of "fame"
How will you sleep tonight knowing what you did?

The Clintons should just ride off into the sunset.

Dodd's endorsement of Obama should not have been a shock to Hillary. Hillary's constant attacks is something the democrat party does not need. If Hillary doesn't drop out, hopefully she will cool down for the sake of our party.

This is just getting insane. Do I look to who's endorsed my candidiate to choose who I should vote for? No. I read, watch and research who I want to vote for, it is my right. This is just all just too stupid.

It comes as no surprise that Hillary would alienate a fellow senator during a phone call… and Sen. Dodd is a well respected fellow democrat! Anyone who claims she isn't divisive should take note of how she treats her political allies. Now tell me, you think she can get anything done as president working with republicans?!

I'm sure her supporters will complain that this is just more negative coverage. Well, this is all her own making!

Vote for change and the rebuilding of America, Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island! Then we can all make it final together in November!

Obama '08!!!

Well done Dodd ,welldone!!

Well i guess so can chalk Chris Dodd up as not mattering either, huh?

I bet she told him "shame on you" for not supporting me…..

Chris Dodd did the right thing in endorsing Barak Obama. Barak Obama can take America places that the Clintons can't possibly understand because the only politics they know is "dirty politics." Why don't Hillary just stop and listen as America reminds her and Bill of all the times they escaped prosecution for one thing or another. Shut up Hillary, you're a has been!!!

Talk of double speak……..

Why are all of my comments being deleted???

The only reason must be because they are pro-Hillary and Anti-Obama.

My posts are not insulting or offensive. Why delete them?? This is getting tiresome and only fuels the allegations that CNN is biased towards Obama.

Also, Hillary Clinton has received a a lot of endoresments since last Tuesday, including congressman, a couple of newspapers and several army generals as well as 27 flag officers.

Why isn't this being reported by CNN but every single endorsement Obama gets makes headline.

I would respect CNN more if they just come out and endorse him already. This is beyond ridiculous and proves favoritism and sexism is alive and well. Shame on you.

Go Hillary

And I know this post will be deleted.

Another politician who doesn't have decency to stand up for their old friends. I can understand senate newcomers, but Dodd followed the path of AA community - to deny your old friends for the questionnable new benefits. Shame. I doubt though, that Dodd's endorsemnt will add anything besides his own superdelegate vote.

What strikes me as more important than Dodd's endorsement, which I am rather happy about, is his call for unity. I have been concerned over the past few weeks with the tone the democrats are taking. Both Clinton and Obama supporters are at eachothers throats..this is tragic. We are all in this together. I don't like everything about Clinton, but I will support her…just like I hope Clinton supporters would do for Obama. This is no time to have the " I'm going home and taking my toys with me" attitude if our candidate does not win. We need a Dem in the White House…please people..remember that we all share similar beliefs…we must be united..as has been said beofr.."united we stand, divided we FALL"!

No surprise here:

The Clintons are bullies.

Good to see everyone tell them to shove it.

I am glad you did what you had to do. Furthermore nobody is comfortable with the clintons right now with their tone of desperation over the weekend.

I would love to know why the discussion was not comfortable. Maybe Hillary pulled a "SHAME ON YOU" Chris Dodd. She seems to be all out these days.

Welcome…welcome…welcome.

Obama 08″

Great to hear that Dodd is cautioning both campaigns to watch their tone. Bravo!

All the endorsements in the world are NOT going to unite this party. Despite the claims of the Obama supporters the split right now is close to 50-50 and Hillary supporters refuse to be brainwashed and strongarmed by the media into falling into line. This primary has been disgusting with hateful personal attacks on the Clintons.

Obama CANNOT win with only 50% of Democrats voting for him.

Anyone but Obama '08

Where are my comments. Are my comments offensive because they don't support the Democrats agenda of electing a surrender candidate. CNN Censorship at it's best.

Charles, politics is about serving the greater goods rather than just your "old friends". That is exactly why so many people are not supporting the Clintons.

Dodd is such a standup guy, and it has always been apparent to me that he follows his own sense of right and wrong. Dodd rocks!!

Now, I hope Biden follows suit.

I can only guess???? the ranting and raving……………..

Hopefully Obama wins Texas and Clinton just steps aside. Otherwise I believe McCain will be the president. Not because Hillary can't be a good president, it's that Hillary is unlikely to win the nomination by beating Obama with pledged delegated and that will leave a lot of would-be democratic voters disenchanted with the democratic party, not to mention losing the new voters and independents Obama is attracting. That will be to much to overcome.

Complaining about CNN on CNN is getting old. If you hate this news organization so much, stop reading and commenting on its stories.

There is no media bias. Obama is generating positive press with a positive campaign. Hillary generates negative press with a negative campaign. It's that simple.

It's good to see a Democrat that's not afraid of the Clintons.

Almost every time a Republican dropped out of the race, he endorsed a candidate immediately. Until today, NONE of the Democrats who dropped out had endorsed a candidate. Why?

I suspect that it's because they all prefer Obama, but they're afraid of the Clintons. They fear the fallout if Hillary ends up winning.

Well, Kucinich is actually afraid of alienating certain members of his district while he runs for re-election, so that's his excuse. But he's already made it clear in the past that he supports Obama.

Edwards' endorsement would have been extremely strong right after he dropped out, but it's weakening by the day. If he had endorsed Hillary back then, she would probably be in the lead right now. He hasn't, even when she started losing, so he clearly supports Obama. But I think he's playing a good tactical game by holding back his endorsement of Barack.

So that leaves Biden and Richardson. I hope Dodds bravery gives them the courage to speak up as well. If they all endorse Obama, he'll win for sure.

OBAMA 08

I think Hillary would make a great Secretary of State. The position would allow her to use her greatest strength to enhance a Democratic White House.

Also, I'm tired of everyone talking about experience. NO CANDIDATE has experience in their first term. Experience comes after you've actually served as President. Also, the rhetoric about accomplishments should be toned down. Let's get real. Can anyone name any pre-presidental accomplishements of Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush the first, Clinton, or Bush the Second. They all contributed to success in their prior roles; but by and large, their national accomplishments are few and far between.

The truth is when seeking the office of president its about integrity, ideas, personality,and willingness to serve. Nothing can prepare you for serving as President of the USA except being President.

Obama '08

Just like many democrats who have come up to me, if Obama is the democrat nominee; my vote will go for McCain… Sorry, but I do not want to vote for another Bush-like (empty promises, and ideas without subtances)

It's time to unite the party Democrats of America. Clinton supporters lets come together against John McCain. McCain is running on Bush's policies. We cannot stay in Iraq for 100 years. Both have been great candidates with little differences. Chris great work in trying to unite the party. Vote Democrats 08!!!

Not every endorsement is news, but this one is. I agree though that the high number of flag officers supporting Hillary is oddly not reported on. I'm an Obama supporter but I don't understand why some stories are considered more newsworthy than others and worry about how that shapes the campaigns. That says, it is what it is and the candidates will need to keep working in this system after they're elected so they can't just be dismissed.

I want to know what Hillary said to make Dodd uncomfortable. That lady must be a powder keg these days.

Charles isn't that the whole point of superdelegates based on Hilary's point of view? Dodd gets to decide who he wants to support. Was he not her friend as well when he was running against her before her in Iowa? That is the problem with politics as usual as evidenced by the Bush administration - loyalty first. I would think that after the Patty Doyle mismanagement Hilary would understand going with the person best suited for the job.

Obama is a great speaker. He is very intelligent. But I just don’t think that he is ready to being American president. He is too young with too little experience. He needs some experience like a couple of more years of, for example, being Senator. He is too naïve about so many issues like foreign polices and domestic issues like mortgages. Literally, he does not have much foreign and domestic policy.

I really and truly believe that Obama is a promising young man. He may have a very good chance to be president in the future, not right now. This time, it is Hillary or McCain.

Charles
This is what is wrong with this country now .
It is being run by "old friends".
Lets get some new blood in the White House , someone who is looking out for all Americans , not just" Old Friends".

IF YOU CANT MANAGE THE MONEY YOU HAVE NOW, HOW WOULD YOU MANAGE THE MONEY IN THE WHITE HOUSE?

McCain WILL be preisident

Cornell West, the Black Panther Party, and Louis Farrakhan aren't fond of her either. I wonder why?

I don't suppose we will see the 27 endorsements of military leaders that Hillary Clinton has received….. CNN…. always fair and balanced.

E Fabian-

The Dodd endorsement is being covered because it's Obama's first backer of presidential candidates. Same as when Romney backed McCain. Watch the news before you randomly start typing.

Dave

Well, of course it was not a comfortable talk. How do you say, moving on up to the East side! Dobbs didn't surprise me and CNNs biased reports don't either.

i can just imagine what goes on in the clinton house hold.i live in canada,been following this from day one.an i think it's time for hillary to go.

Dems Divided,

Obama has been winning by 20-30%, where did you get this 50%?

Yet another sign that it's time for Hillary to throw in the towel.

I don't doubt that Dodd's conversation with Clinton was uncomfortable.
He is finally trying to have an impact in the primaries by undercutting
Hillary's chance to change the dynamic in tonight's debate. A sneaky
thing to do. No one listened to him before. I doubt they will listen to
him now.

Why is it so horrible for Barack Obama to run for President? Obama supporters don't seem to hate Hillary, but her supporters seem filled with rage over Barack's campaign, and I just don't understand why. We expect Republicans to slam both of our candidates, but these are two, great Democrats. Why must we, as Democrats, feel compelled to hate either?

GOOOOO HILLARY!!!

Why should she step down? There are tons of states that have not even voted yet. Is it right that the first few states get to decide the nominee without the input of states that vote later?

Go Obama

One more endorsement from John Edwards! Clinton is out!

Go Obama '08

Go Obama '08

Maybe thats why John Edwards hasnt endorsed Obama yet. Hillary scared him.

"….adding that it was "not a comfortable" discussion."

I'm sure that he got a mouthful of that Hillary's smear attack: "SHAME ON YOU CHRIS DODD!"

I'm sure when she lose come March 4th, Hillary will attack once again: "SHAME ON YOU AMERICA!"

Hillary campain finally won a contest in a state, STATE OF DENIAL

Let me guess… "shame on you" Chris Dodd. Or did he get the sarcastic, mocking Clinton? Too bad he didn't get the "honored" Clinton. What ever happened to "I found my voice" crying Clinton?

Ah… the hypocrisy and deceit of the Clintons finally emerges.

Maybe it was none of these… maybe she just said, I don't need you Mr. Biden… and then after a minute of clapping and smiling, she realized she was talking to Dodd and not Biden.

That was the funniest…. Im not sure if she really got TX and MI mixed up, or if its just that TX is now on the "doesnt matter" list becuase they are turning against her.

That's a shame. I think this is good news for Hillary if she gets the nomination. We all know Obama is ill-prepared to be President, and with all of these endorsements, Hillary can now weed out all the "idiots" from possible Cabinet slots.

Anyone endorsing Obama has no clue that he is not ready now. Those smart enough to endorse her are smart enough to get the country back on track and would be great additions to the Hilary Administration.

Go HILLARY 2008

I have a feeling that many of these endorsements are not FOR Obama but, rather AGAINST Clinton. I am a Democrat, but will be voting for McCain in November. Bottom line: Obama is too junior and is not qualified to be President of the United States.

COME ON TEXAS OHIO RHODE ISLAND VERMONT!!!!!!

WE ARE SO CLOSE!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!
NOW IS THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!
VOTE THE BEST - VOTE HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!

Do not know what all of you are so excited about - Hillary supportes are not going to support Obama!! Hillary for President.

I hope Texas and Ohio do not fall for Obama and his message of change. He is no different than Hillary. He says one thing and does the same thing All of them do in a tight race. Exagertate his rivals words.
Lets say he wins the nomination and the white house. Do yo really think republicans will work with him.
Not a chance. They will do whatever they can to hurt him like they did to Bill. That is what real politics is about fighting with the other party and compromising each and every day.

"Ready on Day One"? –what about ready TODAY!

Obama is showing by his conduct in this campaign that he is ready right here and now.

let's get real.
vote Obama

Go figure…jump on the maniac bandwagon…
Many voters seem to be mesmerized by good oratory skills, and indulge in the "instant gratification" promises of King Obama.
If he wins the democratic nomination, this democrat, and many others, will turn out at the polls and vote for McCain.
I can't take another 4-8 years of empty promises. You know what they say about "if it's too good to be true"….

THREE WORDS!!! RE: DODD

"OLD BOYS CLUB!!!"

Why are all of my comments being deleted???

The only reason must be because they are pro-Hillary and Anti-Obama.

CNN . Why are you taking it personal?

My posts are not insulting or offensive. Why delete them?? This is getting tiresome and only fuels the allegations that CNN is biased towards Obama.

Also, Hillary Clinton has received a a lot of endoresments since last Tuesday, including congressman, a couple of newspapers and several army generals as well as 27 flag officers.

Why isn't this being reported by CNN but every single endorsement Obama gets makes headline.

I would respect CNN more if they just come out and endorse him already. This is beyond ridiculous and proves favoritism and sexism is alive and well. Shame on you.

Go Hillary

And I know this post will be deleted.

Hillary seems to be taking the scorched earth approach. If she can't get the nomination she'll make sure the other guy that beat her won't get the presidency, either. As is evident by the voices of her supporters here. This is probably the necessary TKO Obama talked about. He didn't go for a TKO, and now Hillary continues to scorch.

Dodd probably tried explaining it to her, and she scorched him too.

I am a great-grandmother in the Midwest and over the years I have seen a lot of presidents in the White House. I have listened carefully to both candidates and I've made a decision.
So, please, Hillary, bow out gracefully. You are hurting my beloved Democratic party and hurting the nation at a time when we need a strong, solid leader we can trust.

Texas Democrats, Independents and Republicans for OBAMA are encouraged to go to poll in droves to support OBAMA and end the process now before an irreparable damage is done. In the same token, Ohio Democrats are strongly encouraged to go to the poll to support OBAMA for the interest of the party. Prolonging the process would be to the advantage of the Republicans. Let’s emulate Senator Dodd for his timely action—the endorsement of Obama and do the right thing now instead of prolonging the process. Let’s do it now before Democrats damage their own candidate. I hope other Democrats—the Super Delegates will follow Senator Dodd’s footsteps to end this thing right now. It’s time Democrats started throwing their unwavering support behind Senator Barack Obama so that uniting the party for the general election will start next week. Senator Clinton has done her best. But it’s time for her throw her support behind Obama for the interest of the party. I commend her for her courage and tenacity. Senator Barack Obama is a better candidate and that does not diminish Senator Clinton’s accomplishment. It is simply not her time.

Prince George

"Shame on you CNN" "CNN censorship" "CNN is biased towards Obama" "favoritism and sexism is alive and well" "my comment is not being posted because it's pro-Hillary"

You guys crack me up!! Happy Tuesday!

Is it not obvious by now?

Smart people for Obama. Wooo hooo!

I do not know when hillary is going to get the message from the American people. People want her to go away and disappeare some where, I am hopefull she will get the message after she loses in Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island! Then we can all consentrate in beating Mccain and win election in November.

What a cheap comment.. not a comfortable discussion. Do you expect the VP position Mr. Dodd?

Hillary'08!

I think SHAME ON YOU is the new slogan for Hillary's campaign. It should be if it is not that is all I ever hear anymore.

This is such a misleading article — the headline suggesting that Clinton was party to the discomfort Dodd was feeling about telling her who he was endorsing. I am so very disappointed in CNN for their one-sided, blatant pro-Obama reporting. I have been an avid viewer of CNN since 1980 and am very distressed about the lack of fair, unbiased reporting. AND — it was Clinton who was gracious at the end of the last debate saying how "honored" she was to be sitting there with Obama. She took the high road that Dodd thinks is so very important to the Democratic party! Obama shook her hand and said NOTHING! Why don't you report that?

The thing I am waiting to see an answer to is all these people saying "You Obama followers will regret this decision, just wait". What is it that Obama is cooking up that no one except Hillary supporters are seeing?
As for the media being pro Obama, this is nothing new, whoever the front runner is always gets more press, that's just how it goes. And to say CNN is anti-Hillary is pretty funny, for a long time it was known as the Clinton News Network.
Regardless of who gets the nom, I hope people can see past their petty differences and show the support. Although with Hillary running around saying how unqualified Obama is, I don't see how she can then support him later should he get the nom. She might be shooting herself and her party in the foot.

The truth is that Hillary Clinton DOES NOT CARE what happens to the democratic party. She only cares about HER PRECIOUS EGO!

Her tactics are DESPICABLE, DEPLORABLE, OUTRAGEOUS, AND OFFENSIVE.

You Obama supporters are delusional! It is Obama who should step aside and let the true leader through and stop giving inspirational speeches that are just that! I'm sick of people knocking Hillary, especially the media! I have no doubt that Hillary will win both Texas and Ohio as well as Pennsylvania! WAKE UP AMERICA! It's time to do some THINKING instead of all this FEELING!.

I will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. And I think it is Obama and who has caused more damage to the party than Hillary as ever done.

Whether or not Mr. Dodd's support helps Obama in the end, one thing is clear. Enough of the vile BS between those who support Clinton & those in Obama's court. If your neighbor supports "the other guy", he's dillusional or an idiot? Come on. We need to remove the current administration's policy & restore America's status/respect in the world PERIOD.

The Dodd endorsement seems logical . . . he is a Superdelegate who's State went for Obama, and he is not "big enough" to need to hold out to be a "neutral broker".

It's a nice endorsement to have. Dodd has mostly reasonable policy positions, and is a well respected representative for his State. He's been rather heroic lately in his opposition to the wiretapping/immunities for phone companies.

I'm sure the call was "uncomfortable" . . . it's always uncomfortable to have to choose between friends. Both Clinton and Obama will need to make sure that their behavior around this endorsement is gracious. When either acts childish, it hurts the party and the country.

Chris who? I rest my case. This endorsement means nothing.

I respect Chris Dodd and also think he is honest. Most important is Obama’s ability to unite people but his track record proves he has sound judgment on choices. His ability in managing the strengths in the cast of people around him! Most people see the broader picture on the cast he currently has around him in endorsements’. With mentors like Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and Clair McCaskill that’s plenty I need to feel confident with Obama. I see Obama placing these characters in key Administrative positions. He could appoint Caroline Kennedy as Secretary of Education and Patrick Kennedy would be great as Secretary of Health and Human Services research their personal profiles. If he gets the nod from the likes of Al Gore, Jim Webb and Joe Biden then the deal is sealed.

Men have been in the power seat since the first president….and looks where we are!!!!

It's time for a different direction…..the women's perspective!!!

He has the right to endorse whoever he wants obviously, but the part about this I support the most is where he says "both candidates should watch their tone."
Couldn't have said it better Senator!

I don't like how CNN's blogs are set up. Too much delay and sometimes you might put so much thought into something that never gets posted. So I'll keep it brief since this might also not get posted.

It is NOT experience that America is seeking, it is having a person who is AFRAID of failing the American people. HRC could care less what Americans think of her. Along with her years of "experience" comes years of being desensitized. People joke about her being like a robot but in reality that is probably the case. I could care less if HRC has 35 years…35 years doing what? Scandels? Taking money from lobbyists?

As a former Clinton supporter, I also am voting for Obama. She is much too inconsistent to become President of the United States! One minute, she is hob-knobbing with Obama; the next minute, she is chewing him out to the fullest extent. I always thought that she was strong, which I still think she is relatively speaking; however, if she were as strong as she should be, given that she is running for President, she wouldn't let Obama get to her emotionally, and would have be more consistent in her demeanor.

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

Welcome Mr. Dodd to the cult of the delusional. Resistance is futile.

If anyone knows who deserves to be commander in chief…it's Chris Dodd. Thank you Senator Dodd for supporting Obama.

Obama 08 !!!

I think this is great, He will make a great President. Now lets focus onthe Main issues.
Be blessed

how disappointing - Obama is so obviously not ready to be a president, that everyone ( mostly these old failed politicians) who is power thirsty is endorsing him. I do not feel secure with Obama.

Chris Dodd did so well for himself, maybe a littel of his good luck will rub off on Obama.
Hillary is the only chance we have of putting America back on the right track. I am and have always been proud to be an American–unlike some.
CNN what happened? I use to love watching, now I only get sick. MSNBC is the only place to get fair and balanced reporting.

Think people…Hillary has a plan, read it and then decide. If you can find Obama's read it too, but I do not think it exisits.

You know, we can think what we want, but the true question is "Who will be more electable in November?"

Hillary Clinton is a brilliant legislator and politician who obviously loves this country, and wants what is best for it; Senator Obama has titanic momentum, the hearts of a lot of the voters in the U.S., and a real chance to make history in this election; I think it's time for Senator Clinton to gracefully step aside, help unite the party, and THEN be a great help to President Obama in either his cabinet or in the Senate.

It's really time to stop the infighting and come together, o.k. Senators?

Another Senator who has worked with all three Senators running has endorsed Obama. It is time for the voters to send Hillary home and let the party unite itself. The strange conduct of Hillary since the debate last tuesday makes me wonder if she is bi-polar.
What is the difference between Obama wearing native dress when in Kenya and me wearing a Kelly Green tie on St. Patricks Day when I am in South Boston? Hillary's campaign is getting ridiculous.

One reason Hillary, is not up to speed. Due, to all of the negative attacks from the Media, and others. Obama, gets all of the free rides. Just around the corner Ralph Nader, will be waiting. Obama, will not make a good president.

Everyone knows the name "Clinton" means corruption and scandle.

The issue here is that she has only won 11 states to Obama's 24 states….I don't see how there is a 50/50 even tie here. Lets wake up and move on and start fighting against Mccain.

Ps. Funny how yesterday Hillary said that she will win Ohio and Michigan tomorrow…then she corrected herself to say Ohio and Texas….this is looking really bad, because people are saying Michigan didn't count as of yet.

Why doesn't the more vocal female Clinton supporters just come out and say they support her because of her sex? Period.

Most of the more vocal "shame on you, enemy of the day" posts are from female names. Just be honest with us, and more importantly be honest with yourselves.

The fact is that Clinton's endorsements don't make the news, only Obama's do. CNN=Obama.

Dodd showed poor judgment in disclosing whether the conversation was comfortable or not - who cares. He also showed that same poor judgement in supporting Obama. Wonder what Obama had to promise him……..WOW - really? change????? NOT!

How could it be anything other than "not a comfortable discussion" to tell her that you'te supporting the least unelectable of the two because voters simply don't like her, her policies or her husband?

Sen Dodd is a just person who ran for President and lost trying to sound important.

It is like Hillary is expected to cheer each time someone turns their back on her.

dodd is just like kennedy and kerry they are all losers and can't win anything and don't want her to win.cnn it now time for best bunch of losers to come out and endorse your idol obama he nothing but an empty suit.his wife will now be glad to be an american since she never was before in her life time.GO CNN NOW IS THE TIME.GOD BLESS JACK CAFFERTY.

Susan, get over SNL, its comedy and afterall, he's a comediene.

Change…Change…Change…MORE LIKE Blah…Blah…Blah…..

Hillary 2008!!!!!!

I am a Canadian living in Toronto and have been look at the democratic nomination from the beginning. What I have seen so far is a blatant bias against Hillary Clinton with CNN and some of its pundits. Shame on you CNN!!! Where is your objectivity??????????

another "Left-winger" for Obama … if the left-wing of the Democratic party gets the nomination for Obama … McCain will surely win!!

I'm 'not comfortable' with Dodd's inuendo!

Funny he tells both sides to watch their words, while perpetuating the kind of suggestive talk that he gards against.

He manages this, in just one statement.
Not someone I'd want endorsing me! LOL!

Can anyone explain how we are going to pay for universal healthcare? Does anyone think that their service will be "as good as" the VA which is a joke? Why should I be responsible for someone else's health if they can't take a little personal responsibility and exercise, eat less, and stop smoking? Just some things to consider as we go galavanting off into the universal healthcare quandry. Sounds great as a sound bite, but if you look at it, its scary…

Is she still running? Wow, how humiliating.

Matt M. observed in his comment:
"Almost every time a Republican dropped out of the race, he endorsed a candidate immediately. Until today, NONE of the Democrats who dropped out had endorsed a candidate. Why?
I suspect that it's because they all prefer Obama, but they're afraid of the Clintons. They fear the fallout if Hillary ends up winning."

This is an astute observation. Why have John Edwards, Joe Biden, and Bill Richardson not supported one or the other? They appear cowardly.

Next tuesday will be the end of democrat campaign.sen.Clinton will concede around 11.00 Et.It is obvious she will win in Ohio and Texas but she will find herself eith deficit of pledge delegates.obama will be leading her with more than 100 pledged delegates

New flash for all those Hill-Billy-Maniacs out there ranting about how they'll vote for McCain in November, if Obama becomes the nominee of the Democratic party: please make sure to keep that door wide open as you ext, 'cause for every one of you Hill-Billy-Maniacs who will leave, there will be at least TWO or THREE clear-thinking Republicans who will be coming the other way to vote for Obam!

WHO IS THAT MAN???????

I think it would be a fair question for Obama to be asked why there seem to be no Muslims against him. If he is a Christian. What was it about the Muslim Faith that caused him to want to become a Christian? When did he accept Christ. Who baptised him, when, and where.

Because it does matter what he really believes

There's not a true democrat in america that would vote for McCain, so JJ you have been exposed for what you really are and that's a republican. We know you guys want to run against Hillary because she would stimulate your base and send independents to the GOP as well. You simple people are not fooling anyone.

Is she still running? Wow, how humiliating.

Matt M. observed in his comment:
"Almost every time a Republican dropped out of the race, he endorsed a candidate immediately. Until today, NONE of the Democrats who dropped out had endorsed a candidate. Why?
I suspect that it's because they all prefer Obama, but they're afraid of the Clintons. They fear the fallout if Hillary ends up winning."

This is an astute observation. Why have John Edwards, Joe Biden, and Bill Richardson not supported one or the other? They appear cowardly and calculating.

Whether Dodd really favors Obama's condidacy or not, one thing I'm sure he realizes is that Hillary can't win in November and Obama can. Do the Hillary backers on this board really think she can beat McCain as polarizing as she is, (whether that view of her is fair or not)? If you so why?

I am a Canadian who has followed both Obama and Hillary's websites, and the supporter's blog comments . If I was to analyse all comments by supporters , I see a continual call for support of Democrats , regardless who wins the nominee , on the Obama site. The real Obama campaign supporters ( not You tubers) are following Obama's lead, to run a positive non- divisive unifying campaign and deliver the better leader, as Nominee, for the Democrats and all of America regardless of Blue, Red or Independent.

Ha ha. I bet Hillary was like, "Shame on you, Christopher Dodd!"

All you guys saying you will vote for McCain if Obama wins all I can say is "SHAME ON YOU" if that is the case next time there is a war and under McCain that will be quickly I hope you will go and fight!!! You guys should be ashamed of yourselves although I am supporting Obama if Hillary wins I have no choice but to vote for the lesser of two evils!

while many people come to the truth of O, Dodd did the opposite.

So sad.

Go Hillary and if not, Go McCain.

Like he means anything. Of course he waited to join whoever was in the lead.

Make's Hillary that much stronger!!

This is not the general election. This fight between Obama and Clinton is for the nomination. That means it's about who Democrats want. It's not what Republicans want. It's not what Independents want. Right now 50% of the Democratic party is supporting each candidate. Like it or not, some of us have been working for the Democratic party for a long time… we didn't just wake up yesterday. Some of us have been pressing for the Clinton-Obama ticket for years. This is why we have superdelegates.

Personally, I'm not making a decision until I find out who Brittany is endorsing.

Please not Hillary.

I hope other heavy weigh in the Democractic Party, especially those Super-delegates, will now endorse Barack Obama and by so doing force Hillary to quit. The negative campaign, her 'mocking theatric' of Obama's message of hope, and the scare tactics are not welcomed in this campaign and the voters of Ohio and Texas have an opportunity to deliver that verdict on behalf of the rest of us. Hillary should throw in the towel and chill-out. After all she has a future in the Senate. By the way, I am a democrat and will vote for the nominee whoever it is.

NoWorry, you claim Obama is too young. But he is older than JFK was - or than Bill Clinton was, for that matter.

This country's president is elected by media giants and run by big corporations. Why Iam saying this…. Even if you apply for a mid-level career in a company they ask for atleast 10 years of experience but this election is run by media a person with just 3 years (with last one year busy on campaining) is seeking for the highest post and media is driving people in wrong direction. Age doesn't matter but experience really matters during crisis. I would rather have Bill Gates run this country than any one! A HARVARD drop out will be better for this country than a Harvard Graduate

Endorsements are great but I think the voters will determine the outcome of this race. Obama is ahead by a very small margin overall so it's still a very tight race. Despite the all the media bias and underhanded tactics by the Obama's camp she's still in the race and can still win even though it'll be an uphill battle all the way to the end. I just hope she's got the stamina.

Cnn, I see you are getting more fair in your postings and I applaud your efforts. Thank you for that.

Go Hillary 08!!!

It is too bad that Hillary seems to be sinking so quickly. I was really hoping that it would wait until the general election so that the strong Republican candidate John McCain might win the White House and keep the conservative leash on this country.

Who is this Mr. Dodd? His endorsement will translate in JUST WORDS and no VOTES

HILLARY LOS LATINOS ESTAMOS CONTIGO!
HILLARY THE LATINO COMMUNITY IS WITH YOU!

Hillary for President!

I don't think Obama is qualified to run a lemonade stand… The Democratic voters seem to get more simple-minded every year.

It will be an interesting 4 years if Obama gets to the White House. CNN will be kept busy trying to report all of Obama's shortcomings just like they are super busy now trying to sway voters towards the Obama camp. I wonder how they will sleep at night when the mistakes are realized.
Hillary 08
Shame on you CNN…for every Clinton story there are at least 3 for Obama…. The most watched news channel should not be as biased as you.
This is very clear from an outsider viewpoint…I am Canadain with no vested interest in this election. CNN has all but endorsed Obama.

I am getting tierd listening to Clinton, she will give herself a heart attack. Obama needs to just focus on the campaign and keep quite, he does not want to go down to her level.

Just step aside clinton u are pathetic, just go cry a river and get on with ur life. You are destroying the party and i am quite frankly getting bored just listening to the lies and the kindergarden stuff.

Obama 08

Obama vs. Clinton is a mini-version of racism vs. sexism. Which is stronger in the USA today? In the correct answer lies the identity of the next President. This election is a referendum on American prejudices. Unfortunately, prejudice will win (again) and another white man will occupy the White House. But not John. It will be Mike, the one from NYC.

Let us have a discussion about Obama's vast Foreign Policy experience…………

Please fill in if I missed something.

NOT A BIG DEAL. THE CHANGE CANIDATE GETTING ALL THE OLD MEMBERS IN THE SENATE. DOES NOT SOUND LIKE CHANGE. TRUE CHANGE WOULD BE TO KICK ALL THE OLD POLITICIANS OUT AND SEND THIS COUNTRY IN A NEW DIRECTION.MARK MY WORDS THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE JUST A PUPPET ON A LONG LIST OF OLD STYLE DEMOCRATS.

Hilarys' recient mood swings have given me pause, and wonderment, at how she would react in in a highly, sinsitive enviorment in world politics. Her actions also gives me a clue about her being presidentual , and ready to lead on day one. Maybe an anger managment coarse would help her. You scare me Hilary.
HRJON

too late for Obama folks to ask the Hillary supporters to come aboard the Obama wagon, he tore the party apart already, he should of reminded himself of the speech he gave when he first arrived at the Senate, that it was too soon to run for President b/c he need to get the experience. He is staffed by a bunch of losersssss, Kennedy, Kerry, Dachsle, and Dodd, he doesn't have the support of any Winners.

OK everyone since it's such an honorable thing to do let's all turn our backs on our old friends. Come on let's do it it's seems real comfortable.

JJ February 26th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Just like many democrats who have come up to me, if Obama is the democrat nominee; my vote will go for McCain… Sorry, but I do not want to vote for another Bush-like (empty promises, and ideas without subtances)

If you vote for McCain, then you vote for George Bush…it's that simple. I'm not surprised you would take this position…you probably were one of those people responsible for GWB being elected to office……twice….

Jabari - IF WE dont complain about CNN on CNN then this will truely look like a pro-Obama site. Like it matters anyway. They only post pro-Obama comments anyway!!

There are MANY negitve storys about Obama, Its just the media dosen't want to bring them up. Try doing some reserch on your darling Obama.

maybe he felt he betrayed her?

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Something I would love to know, now that more people had a change to get to know Obama better, & Clinton has pulled some interesting tactics:

Would Clinton still have won states like California & Nevada?

I'm sure a good 25-50% of those votes would evaporate if those primaries were run now.

RIGHT,
LET'S SEE IF DODD HOLDS HIS TEMPER WHEN HE LOOSES HIS SEAT.

Hillary,
True democrats will vote for you. The media has been extremely biased against your campaign, but it has not stopped you from showing the facts.
You will succeed and the economy will improve. Senior Citizens, women and the Latino community are standing by your side in the real world. We do not buy the fairytales of Obama.

No nos comemos los cuentos de hadas de Obama y estamos contigo Hillary.

Hillary- President of the Unted States of America

WHOOOOOOOOOOO,
I ALMOST FEEL A REPUBLICAIN SWEEP OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS!!!!!

"Obama is no different from George Bush… the media made Bush pretty to everyone so now look what happened …The Clintons have a very scandalous record of service , and I'm pretty sure everyone hates it including me, But at this times, where most countries hate us, I think the experience factor is not a good choice for everyone. and forget about the who endorses who. This election is all about us the people.

I wander what will happen if Hillary wins next weeks primary…
Im pretty sure everyone will shut up…

I am very pleased and proud of Senator Dodd's decision to endorse Obama. If we examine the list of U.S. Congressional, state and local endorsements, one sees a veteran group of law makers. Coupled with seasoned people in the private sector and the diversity of the
American populous, we can change America and restore our standing and integrity in the world community. Hillary Clinton must decide if she will be part of the solution or part of the problem. I hope her ultimate decision is in the vested interest of America.

Adios, Clinton. Buy an RV and retire. Take Bill with you.

What is going on here? Chris Dodd and Hillary are close friends. Have they all gone nuts? It must be the lets all jump on the bandwagon to get cabinet positions or other prestiges jobs. This kind of flip flopping makes me want to leave the dem. party and vote for McCain which I won't of course. Obama is just a talker not a doer.

Wake up people

I am so happy for the party that these fake democrats or bigots who insist on voting Republican if either Obama or Clinton wins the nomination are very very few and far between. In fact, my research shows that it has always been the same people. If actually these people are democrats, they should be identified and dismissed from the NDP. This party can do without such foulers. They show go to the Republican Party where they naturally belong.

Hillary should fire this campaign manager too. Whatever she is doing is NOT working! This dark side is not helping Hillary at all.

If she cannot manage a successfull campaign, then she cannot manage the country. Think about it. She needs more experience in human relations.

Good for you Sen Dodd! Finally, the right people are endorsing the right candidate. I am a republican, but I can't step away from the charisma and common sense of Barack Obama. Hate Hillary-no appeal whatsoever to anything resembling a president. Cold, and calculating-cry baby and power hungry.

GO OBAMA 08!!!!

to HILLARY,

I know its hard to see people who have supported you and bill in the past turn and support Obama. I think the nation has made its choice and its not you.
pls do the honorable thing and support Obama and save your dignity.

your friend
liz

Would Hillary even be in this race if not for Bill - Obama has risen to this podium on his own and deserves these endorsements as he is clearly in this place based on HIS accomplishments.

Its time for Al Gore to step up.

Russell, the Clintons will ride off into the sunset, and they will let their horses graze on the White House lawn where they belong.

Obama, Blah…Blah…Blah.

…Just an empty suit .

Hillary 08

Obama needs to wait until he gets more experience learn the ropes and then run.

If Obama is on the Democratic Ticket McCain will win.

WAKE UP America!

Experience does matter and will matter when he faces McCain.

Vote Hillary she won't mess up in any batter with Republicans.
Obama doesn't have a leg to stand on at this time.

I still beleive in "Dream Team", Obama as President and Clinton as Vice-President. So they can beat McCain + Condi Rice.

I wonder which Hillary answered the call. The nice Hilary, the angry Hillary, or the one that cries all the time. It sounds like he got the angry Hillary.

Do you think she has names for each of her personalities?

Obama's the one hurting the party. All I can say is I feel sorry for all these politicians endorsing this guy. They are truely wearing the blinders just like the rest of the herd.

I'v voting NADER if Obamba gets the nom! He's not even close to being ready to be the President of the United States.

We don't want BUSHTON's for 28 years . let us have new blood.

Chris Who?

Hillary 08!!!!

The negativity does need to stop. The Obama supporting Audacity of Truth blog has at least been doing a good job keeping the negative attacks in perspective. If we all took the effort to call out politicians and even the media about the sensational claims that are made by either side, things would get much better in this country.

This party ia already divided, always voted democrat, not this time if Obama is the nominee. out of this party. Thats why democrats keep losing elections they pick STUPID candidates, if thats not the case why do we always loose. GO FIGURE

When all of the young, starry eyed dumbells get Mr. Obama elected President, please don't blame the Clintons when our country gets attacked again.

Please people, stop the bickering and back stabbing and please vote for the one candidate that you think will help you most, and I think it is Hillary Clinton, which does not mean that I dislike Obama, but I think his head is in the clouds!!!!

Kennedy supported Obama and lost the state to Hillary.

Money is what's making this election go the way it is. Oprah is a billionaire.

Wake up America!

Okay- please everyone,think about this. The last sentence says that Dodd stated that "it was not a comfortable" discussion. Now— what does this say? Does this say that Hillary was shrill or rude to Dodd? NO. It just says that it was NOT COMFORTABLE. Could there not be other ways to interpret this besides the very biased or warped way that it is being presented?! How about the fact that maybe Dodd respects Hillary and agrees with her on many things, but feels that Obama has momentum now and wants to therefore start supporting him, thinking that he's got the nomination.
I'm so sick of the little innuendos and subtle jabs from these CNN ticker headlines.

Good for Dodd. Why all the negativity coming from Hillary. It is very unbecoming to see her taking such a negative tactic. I certainly wouldn't want someone who can turn so quickly from charming to attacking to be my commander in chief. This is a comment from an admiring Canadian who hopes the US can get back some if its respect from the rest of us in the world.

To Dems Divided and Sam.

It's going to take that 50% plus the independents, the crossover republicans, and the new voters to beat McCain.

An ObamaCAN (republicans for Obama)

Texan go vote. Early voting continues through Friday!

And furthermore , if Obama win's and it looks like he's close, then my sincere hope is the he backs all his words up with actions and has the grace and intelligence to capitalize on Hillary's and Edwards' talents somehow. Just a thought. And a Hope.
Hillary 08 or at least Dems 08.

My son always comes to me and complains that his sisters are in constant PMS mode lol
Hillary reminds me of this….too many mood swings
who wants this in a leader… a hot head just like McCain
kind of makes you wonder if she would ever be able to reach across the aisle and compromise
Maybe she doesnt realize it but when she made fun of Barack it put *her* in a very poor light
you really do need *change* America
Grasp that opportunity in Obama
Take the time to do your research on Barack , he really does have an
impressive record!!
Glad Senator Dodd realized that…Dodd is a man of honesty and integrity

IT WAS EXPECTED OF THIS OLD GRAY HAIRED MAN.. SUCH A HIPOCRATE! HOW QUICKLY HE FORGETS WHO HELPED HIM WITH ALL THE FUNDRAISERS. AND HIS REELECTION.. ANYWAY..

THIS ENDORSEMENT MEANS NOTHING…

GOOOO HILLARY CLINTON 08!!!

WE WILL WIN OHIO AND TEXAS AND THE WHITE HOUSE!!!

MILITARY IN IRAQ ALL FOR CLINTON……..

NOOOOOOOOO TO BARAK!!! KNOWS NOTHING ON MILITARY ISSUES…

Donating to Obama's campaign: $5
Phone bill after campaigning for Obama: $50
Seeing Hillary's face when she finds out she is not being endorsed by Mr. Dodd: Priceless

There are some elections you can't buy
For everyone else, there are endorsements and supporters

Obama 08

Dodd's probably not comfortable with the whole idea of a woman president…all these old geezers from the Democratic party…from Kennedy to Kerry are just not comfortable with a woman president…bottom line!!

Thank you Chris Dodd. I am a Obama supporter for two reasons. 1. he is inspiring, competent and broadening the base that Democrats need to have in order to win; 2. because despite her intelligence and history of accomplishments, Hillary Clinton has alienated a huge segment of those who will go to the polls in November. Her candidacy in my view will guarantee the election of McCain. It's time for her to quit her rants and her mockery and accept the fact that the Democrats and independents who have spoken thus far want a break with the past and the Clintons. Go Barack!

The endorsement is the secondary story.

1. Get the campaigns out of the gutter

2. Unite the party or we'll get McCain

You can win the battle but still lose the war. Either candidate will need to swing over 49% of the Dems before they even start on the general election. Mocking each other, and each other's supporters is not going to do that.

It seems as though most of the politicians find it to be a need that they run their decision to support Obama by the Clintons as a cordial gesture, this says that they felt a sense of obligation to them, but support what they seem to be the better candidate. Per Hillary" word mean nothing" in response to Obama's speeches… I guess they must mean something to other people.

Obama had better start being a bit more detailed with his views on the important issues, more strategy conversation than acknowledgement on the issues. This could really sway his undecided voters.

If Hillary could grasp the concept of talking with the people and not at them and humble some of that aggressision in her voice and her body language she may be able to swing back. She reminds me of Huey P. Long.

Ultimate betrayal!

Hey Hillary do you and your people remember this song? Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Well I would like to be the first to wish it to ya my friends.
Don't worry you will be ok because President Obama will take care of you .
No more Bush and No more Clinton
Bush, Clinton,Clinton,Bush, Bush is enough.

For Dodd to feel compelled to say even that "it was not a comfortable discussion" means that he was grossly understating his true impression, but wanted to at least register the warning. Hillites need to realize that a good deal of the support for Obama is just because he isn't Hillary !!!

JJ:

First of all I doubt that Democrats are "coming up to you" to tell you that they will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. You're not that important.

Second, just so you know, if Hillary is the nominee then I will vote for McCain. Two can play at this game.

Obama 08!

Iam not an american, I live in german but I support obama , he is the one for the american future for peace foreign policy and unite the american. obama needs endorsesment from superdelegates. otherwise will mc cain or hillary became president, that the rest part of the world dont want it. america needs new,fresh, inovative, and peace politic.Lets this change happen !

Oh….so Dodd's running for VP now, huh?

I believe people are less intrested in antagonizing statements.Clinton should know how she attacks Obama,because many are just waiting
for a very small mistake.

Did I read Shimmer comments right. Did he say that Obama has more experience than Hillary. How does a few years in the Senate grant a lot of exp. in F. Policy. Great race so far. Can not wait to see the out come.

Hillary I want to part of real history. Please Hillary if you do take any kind of medication, follow the doctor’s directions and do not skip doses. I love you Hillary and I hope you get better. There are some very good doctors in this country that can treat your mind. If not I know of a doctor in Mexico where I was planning on going if Obama won the nomination, I think its one of the only country's that Obama didn't cream you.
Good luck on every thing and God speed
BYE BYE MRS HILLARY CLINTON YOU WILL BE MISSED

This is a sad sad sad time for our country a large amount people are walking around with blinders on and are trying to hand over our country, at least, for 4 more years of Bush. I tell you what, NO MATTER HOW UNFAIR AND OUT OF CONTROL THE MEDIA BECOMES TOWARD SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON. I WILL NEVER NEVER NEVER AND NEVER VOTE FOR PHONY OBAMA!

this is coming from an afro-american who has always been proud of her country. To-date I am very much ashame of OBAMA!

In my opinion why would anyone expect any candidate to drop out of the race to unite a party unless you are the MEDIA, it is only February we have until November. The media has already made OUR selection for the presidential candidates…they have chosen Obama & McCain for the nominee by using their media influence & POWER in favor of these two candidates. Their goal is to rush the primaries so they can get the general election into motion & start the fighting between the democrats & republicans…Only in America would the people let this happen…..shame on the media but it is actually the people of America who are at fault for allowing the media to influence their voting….

Of course it was uncomfortable to dismiss a qualified woman and endorse a rookie who has no place in the oval office (at this time anyway - I still think Obama could be a good president down the line but he will not be getting my vote in November).

Just because Hillary was a president's wife does not mean she has more experience than Obama. Her senate term is almost equal in time to Obama's. Her health care policy from the past already saw it's demise, so what make you think she'll succeed this time?

Obama '08

Well, here we are at cusp of a monumental break through in nominating our first Black candidate or our first Woman candidate and everytime there is disagreement in our party, someone cries foul. I think we should let this thing play out, not just hand Obama the nomination. Let him earn it the way even a sitting President (Jimmy Carter) had to earn it, one vote at a time, one endorsement at a time.