Democrats will benefit if they nominate Clinton. Otherwise, I don't see how Obama is a strong candidate with the economy.

Obama will lose in November if he is the Democratic nominee.

I live in Florida (yeah, one of those big states), and everyone I know says the same thing. If it's Obama, we're voting McCain.

And it has nothing to do with being a "disloyal" Democrat. I have voted Democratic all my life, but I cannot see Mr. "Hope" in the White House. He scares me to death, and his wife and his supporters scare me even more.

These times are too dangerous to trust them to a novice. Obama has no experience, has accomplished nothing of note, votes "present" to cover his butt, would have been out of the race long ago if the media had not crowned him their King for who knows what reason, and umms and awwwwws his way through debates when he's not saying, "Oh, yeah, what she said."

The only thing he does well is give a pretty speech, and that's not good enough for me or any of the people I know.

Clinton or McCain 08

I really think the Democrats will benefit as far as the economy is concerned.
Remember 1992.

why wolf are you always making every success the clinton years had and putting them down. isn't it enough that you and cnn have caved in to obama on any serious investigations on him .every night your team has slowly destroyed clintons credability and i have seen your pundents actually laugh as they trivauize her. you are not the most trusted name in news any more ias a canadian are so disappointed in you and your team. you have driven up the polls for obama .you never went after bush because you would of been brande a traitor by his team now you don't seriously look at obama because of being branded a racest, what the heck is a journalist for ?to seek the truth!!!!!!!!

So all Bush has to do is screw up the war some more and McCain wins? That's vile. He'll do it, too.

Yeah, the number one similarity between Obama and Bill Clinton is their slick exteriors and public speaking ability. Barack is very clever, very slick. That's why the American electorate should be very wary.

When will the Hillary Hating press give Clinton some recognition. She will do alot for this country. The male-owned and operated media conglomartes just don't want a woman running the country. it's not about Clinton - it's about gender. Texas and Ohio - let the election process go to the convention floor - put the brakes on this hack job

Spare me. The war in Iraq has only severed to increase terrorism, not protect us from it, and if a fraction of the money being spent there was spent at home on security measures, we would be light years ahead of where we are now. John McCain means more of the same, and while he is somewhat more competent then our current president, Obama will get us out of the war so we quit mortgaging our kids future for a war we can't win, and will also have the diplomatic skills to bring the waring factions to the table to find a solution to the conflict the US has created there. It's time for a change people.

If the economy is in the dumps, there is no Iraq news that could trump it. If people can't figure out how to make their house payment, they won't be too thrilled about some new political accomodation in another country. This is not the type of war in which the enemy will surrender, and we will have a ticker-tape parade. Everyone knows that this was a war of choice, that tax cuts for the wealthy was a choice, that the merger between the Repbulican party and coporate American was a choice. We've been had, and everybody knows it. Other than troops returning home, there is no news from Iraq that would make a difference. We were never emotionally invested in Iraq's future to begin with.

If Clinton's campaign is raising $1 million a day, CNN…it DOES NOT MEAN HER CAMPAIGN IS DEAD!

If SHE WINS TEXAS AND OHIO…do you seriously think Obama will quit?

That would mean he has NOT CARRIED ONE of the States so important to the presidency.

He will justify it….well….we really didn't campaign there….we are not as well known as Clinton….if we had more time, we would have won….

You portrayed Clinton's campaign as discounting the other states…when in truth, MOST CAMPAIGNS GO OUT TO WIN….which means the swing states.

You really have to feel sorry for whoever wins in November, the country is in a mess, maybe we should outsource the Government to China, everything else in America comes from there.

In response to what you said earlier to Ed Rendell about CNN not being able to run the same story "every single day," how can you say that? You guys already do it every single day all day long! Gov. Rendell hit it on the nose! Even a CNN report that has been airing over the last couple of days examined the coverage of the 2 candidates and found that negative stories on Obama just didn't seem to get traction! Given those 2 facts, how can you and Jack stand up there and even ask the question?

I THINK THE COUNTRY WOULD RATHER HAVE A CLINTON IN CONTROL OF THE ECONOMY THEN AN UNKNOWN LIKE BARACK OBAMA

If the economy is weak, nobody benefits (with the exception of Exxon).

The challenge for CNN is to begin carrying the news in a straight-forward manner. I have lost very much respect for Wolf, Jack Cafferty and a number of other commentators. A commentator does comment on news, but ought to begin to do so in a fair manner. I do believe you should research all the debates, look for the number of times Senator Clinton was asked policy questions and stances first. From early debates (and continuing) Barrack gets to say, "I agree with Hillary" and it appears he then works from her great research and knowledge of issues and call them his. You do your country a real disservice by not honestly covering Barrack and his stance and policies. I surely do not wish BAO to fail as a leader, but do not feel he can make all the promises come true or clean up the country issues. You are challenged to perhaps become the "best political team". i NO LONGER WATCH YOU AND TELL as many friends as possible, though they also laugh at your news logo "Best …" I did see only one time a video yesterday 2/26 and then it disappeared as do any positives on Sen. Clinton.

Wolf,
I would vote for Mc Cain if Obama won the nomination. I do not want more of the unknown as we see in George W. Bush. It's more critical now for our country than 2000.
A dedicated democrat.

If Obama wins, many democrats will switch to McCain regardsless of the economy. Who can gamble with Obama, particulary given his ultra-leftists appeal, when McCain is just somewhere in the middle and has a great deal of experience. Would anybody hire an employee for a CEO position if he does not have any experience? All just doesn't make any sence.

Wolf, you are one of the only level-headed journalists out there. You give clear opinions and arguments without bias.

"It's the economy, stupid" has always been true. However, the thorn in the Democrats' side is that Obama has so little experience. America is nervous now. Very nervous about the Iraq War, about Afghanistan, and yes, about the economy. When you are nervous, do you put your faith in someone who spouts words without any real accomplishments?

No, McCain is not perfect, but with age comes wisdom, and when you're nervous you want someone who has wisdom and experience.

Absolutely. McCain has publicly announced he doesn't understand economics. I don't think he stands a chance.

Because Obama and Clinton are currently in a race to get the most votes from their party's delegates and because much more attention is given to what they say than to what the republican candidates are saying, the democrats will be penalized in the polls until they choose a candidate who will then be free to speak to the the nation as a whole and rally more independant voters behind the democratic party.

Yes I think if the economy is weak come November then the Democrats will benefit. I really dont think the economy will get any better by then. What is happening right now is the government is putting "band aides" on things to help improve the economy, by means of tax rebates. That is only a temporary solution and may not even have an impact. It takes time to improve the economy and the only reason why Bush is concentrating so much on the economy right now is so it hopes to improve only to have another Republican in office. But I think the Democrats are the KEY to improve the economy and keep it stable. Another reason why I think the Democrats are KEY is because the economy is #1 on their list as where Republicans the #1 thing on their list is the Iraq war.

I think McCain would crush Obama if Obama becomes the nominee. The economy won't help Obama at all.

Voters can blame whatever they want but blame placed anywhere other than pork-barrel spending and tax increases thanks to the democrats in congress will be misplaced. Bush and the republican-dominated congress oversaw a period of strong, sustained growth despite the dotcom bubble bursting, 9/11 and the war in Iraq.

Dear Wolf,
I've always been a great admirerer of yours. I love how you're able to keep a (relatively) straight face when so many weird comments are made in your presence. Anyway, I can't blog to Jack Cafferty because I'm afraid I'll use foul language. He's gotten me so angry lately. I really think he's a mysogynist, and surprised I am. I've noticed there's a lot of that going around CNN and MSNBC as well (I won't even mention Fox). I'm so glad you've managed to stay above the fray and ask many meaningful, probing questions that treat both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton fairly. Jack obviously hates Hillary. He suggests, like Jonathon Alter, that she concede the race now to Obama. Now we millions (count them) Hillary supporters who actually voted for her, Hillary's donors strenuously object and are still hopeful she can win in Texas and Ohio, and in Rhode Island and Vermont too. Obama has no right to characterize her candidacy as 'the politics of yesterday', a potent verbal bash with no basis in reality. She'll make a fine, competent president and Commander-in-Chief. He's still so green; it's so obvious. Remember, Hillary didn't need to improve in her debates. She's been great from the start. He's improved because improvement was needed! So too in so many areas of his potential presidency. Not so Hillary…'ready on Day One' is she!!…Mary Mille

Guess what there is a Clinton in the race for President. Remember when we had a budget surplus instead of a 4 trillion dollar deficit. I will take solutions over Change any day. Because some ones going to get short changed. GO HILLARY

If Obama wins at least we will have good relations with muslim countries(if that is the change he is refering about),after all he comes from muslim family

Dear Alice,

I think most of his supporters are people, probably ordinary people that you would be surrounded by in a grocery store. They just have this thing…they like Obama. We do, as much as you might think not.

No benefit if Obama get nomination.
What can he do?
Keep telling us "CHANGE" and "HOPE"?
It doesn't help US at all. But it would make Obama supporters happy.
It is already depression, but not resession.

Although money is very important, so are values, morals, and ethics.
We cannot afford to have Bill Clinton taking up any space in our beautiful American Palace, The White House. He corrupts, deteriorates, contaminates, lies, deceives, and much more. Our young people have to have a better, stronger, smarter, ethical role model.

We have to look to someone who has a strong moral and ethical
value and who is also very intelligent, wise, skillful, and calm.
And so enters Barack Obama. We are so lucky in this country
that he is who he is, and that he is willing to work so hard for our benefit.

Barack Obama will be the next President of The United States.
We are so lucky. No one can stop him now.

if hilary wins, she is so so divisive, i really wonder whether it is good for the american image…???she cant even manage her own campaign…

If it is the economy and Obama is the nominee, I do not think he stands a chance against John McCain, just as the recent polls have shown. Clinton would do much better if it is the economy.

I am a little flabbergasted at the ease with which the people who propel the growth or decline of an economy dispel themselves and attribute economic gains solely to politicians.

Politicians provide us with one VERY REAL economic tool "HOPE".

We drive the economy with our circular flow of money, if we have hope we buy, we invest, we enrich our fellowman and cause the economy in turn to thrive. If we are scared worried or concerned about potential we deter each other from driving the economy and in turn we see recession.

Here is Bill Clinton's legacy "(think about it) He was president when we "WANTED" to make money, "WE" not "HE" bought AOL share bought Enron started new companies founded new ideas and spent like crazy because he brought hope.

Dubya inherited the bursting of the .com bubble and instead of bringing hope which would have turned us around brought war.

Think about it folks if we are driven we can and will get out of a recession the gov't wont come handing us checks to get out of it we will get innovative and create and in so doing propel ourselves forward. Lets not have Washington tell us we cant because based on our history we know we can.

The figurehead is at the front of the ship not swabbing the deck charting the maps or keeping the ship "Ship Shape".

I am tired of democrats saying "I will vote for McCain if Hillary isn't the nominee". Obama and Hillary overlap on majority of their issues. And do you even know McCain's agenda?? Bombing Iran, staying 100 years in Iraq, no knowledge of the economy so a sure recession, wishing leaders of other countries die and I could go on and on - Is that what you want?

I think both Hillary and Obama have a clear view of strengthening the economy and they'd do a terrific job in the White House.

If ya'll would listen carefully to what clinton said about her promisong 5 millions new jobs instead 30,000 jobs were lost last night at the debate than you would know that Clinton blame Al Gore for it. She always blame on people so she wont take the blame. A real leader will always take the blame no matter what.

The only way Hillary can prove her point is by gaining the votes.She was far ahead in all the polls with double digits. If she couldn´t run a campaign to keep her lead then she can´t run this country ,period!!. All your waling here doens´´t help. She would lose because she can´t unite a majority of americans behind a common purpose. We all know that the best barometer for measuring a good leader is his/her ability to take the best decision. We all know that all this candidates have a company of advisers who normally propose and the president makes the ultimate judgment. So Hillary you have blown of your chance of leading this country by underestimating your opponent and you have to pay the price.But you might pay a bigger price if you don´t withdraw with dignity.

It's more like a STACKED DECK than a WILD CARD after declaring a perpetual "War on Terror". A terrorist attack somewhere, sometime, is inevitable…

BUT WHY ARE WE STILL SUBJECTED TO THE PROPAGANDA THAT REPUBLICANS ARE THE PARTY OF NATIONAL SECURITY???

9/11 happened on their watch. And if something happens again, that will make two. What is it? Three strikes and THEN you're out?

And how do you take credit for National Security when you cherry-pick intel to make Iraq look responsible, switch to WMD scare tactics, and proceed with pre-emptive war based on lies?

WE DO NOT NEED THAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE AGAIN!!!

If you are a dedicated Democrat, you should vote for your party's candidate. If you do not have the loyalty to your party, no amount of excuses you give will rectify your voting for a Republican if you believe in what the Democraic party stands for. McCain is old and withered. He is willing to keep this country in Iraq for the next hundred years. I do not want to see my grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great -grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchiden 'serving their country' in Iraq. They are going to have to be working their butts off as it is - paying off the trillion of dollars of debt the current adminstration has burdened them with and the Bush policies McCain has already said he supports. I am an Obama supporter, but if Clinton should win the nomination, I would vote for her. I would not abandon the party because the candidate I favored did not get the nomination. That is just plain narrow-mindedness and pity-playing.

How come CNN and especially Wolf Blitzer are less critical of Obama und more about Hillary.
Shame on CNN and Shame on your Reporters
is it, because she is a WOMEN?

No. Could you imagine if Obama's spending plans were put into effect on top of his lack of knowledge about the economy as a whole?

The cycle of boom and bust would need to be flattened but that would limit the ability to make profits on these cycles. Never happen.

McCain currently wins among voters who consider the economy the most important, even though he admits he doesn't really understand it.

Of course, neither does Obama, and neither one's stated policies are likely to have a significant effect on it anyway, so it's pretty much a crap shoot.

And so the fiddling continues as the national debt continues to increase and the coal continues to burn.

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED THE REPUBLICANS ARE ABLE TO VOTE IN OUR PRIMARIES. THEY WILL CROSS BACK IN NOVEMBER. THE DEMOCRATS ARE IN TROUBLE. BARRACK HAS NO EXPERIENCE AND THAT WILL HURT HIM IN NOVEMBER

I agree with Joe—yes, the Democrats will benefit if Clinton is the nominee, but MANY moderate democrats will shift if Obama is the nominee–who knows…maybe they will hope that John McCain can do something for the economy since he has more experience.

Big slant for Clinton here. Funny how my comments NEVER make it, even though I don't include anything inappropriate. I am starting to look at CNN as an entertainment channel instead of news, because things are not neutral. The headlines in the Political Ticker are frequently misleading. If Clinton is raking in $1 million a day, why did she have to ask for donations and give her web site DURING THE DEBATE? That sounds really desperate to me.

The reality is that if Obama is the Democratic nominee, then McCain wins in November regardless of the state of the economy. If Clinton is the Democratic nominee, then she wins … since she is the only one with any real ideas and solutions for fixing the economy. Of course, neither you nor the other folks at CNN would recognize that, since you are too busy swooning over Obama and slamming Clinton.

Give me a break, McCain NEVER said he doesn't understand economics. He said it's not his strongest area as opposed to his national security credentials. It's called honest talk…as opposed to those candidates who pretend to know it all, to gain votes from the public who blindly support their candidate without researching their positions or qualifications.

it will just make them rasie taxes more, so what else in new?

I wonder if people donnot realize how seamless and profitable Obama's campaign has been? Both Clinton and McCain at a point went broke owing to missappropriation of funds and had to change campaign managers to save their face. The economy is in turmoil now and we can always bet on the smartest amongst our three choices to deliver. Both Hillary and McCain were unable to achieve what Obama has been able to achieve at his age (even with such glarring obstacles). What more can you ask of a man?

Go Obama 08!

I have to ask about the banner on this ticker: "If the Economy is Weak Will Democrats Benefit?", why would the Democrats benefit if the economy is weaker?

Does taxing businesses which results in higher prices for goods and services, more layoffs, tightening cashflow and the like really help this country's economy?

A better question Wolf would be why you and CNN by extension be concerned with what is only good for the Democrats who have shown time and again that they are incompetent in our present Congress, and have left this country in worse shape than when they entered the White House?

You know, Wolf, there is reason why the public's approval of Congress is lower than the President's…

I wonder if people donnot realize how seamless and profitable Obama's campaign has been? Both Clinton and McCain at a point went broke owing to missappropriation of funds and had to change campaign managers to save their face. The economy is in turmoil now and we can always bet on the smartest amongst our three choices to deliver. Both Hillary and McCain were unable to achieve what Obama has been able to achieve at his age (even with such glarring obstacles). What more can you ask of a man?

Go Obama 08!

Being from Arizona I know that McCain only represents Arizona becuase the other republican choice were worse. He has done nothing for Arizona and speaking of slick the public needs to get to know him, you can not trust him. I'm sad to say I kept voting for him. America doesn't need McCain it would be a mistake. McCain knows nothing about the economy he says so himself.

Does it matter who did better? Barack Hussen Obama has the gift of gab but is short on substances. Girls like him because he’s cute and that’s it. Hillary Rodham Clinton is an extension of William Jefferson Clinton who also has the gift of gab. The end results is if a democrat gets in the W.H. stand by for a full blown recession, job losses and tax hike to fix it all!

WINE WINE WINE When Clinton was ahead CNN was good information station now that Obama is closing in on her CNN is bias I don't think so But all you people that will vote for McCain if Clinton doesn't get the democratic nomination really don't care about this country To leave a republican in office will destroy what is left of our economy Is this what you want We need change and Obama is the only hope to change the good old boy network Maybe he not your ideal candidate but the other choices a worse

I'm from Michigan, and every one I know, says the same thing. If it's Obama or McCain, I'll vote McCain. We never want to see anything like the Carter years again.

Our state is in a big enough mess with jobs going to Mexico and overseas. We don't need a president in training. I would be too worried that while Obama is having a "vision" (remember he's the visionary), that all of his advisors would be running the country. Don't we have that now.

I'll take the road I know. Clinton. If she's not on the ballot, I'll hold my nose and vote for McCain.

CNN, FoxNEWS and MSNBC will be scratching their heads on the night of March 4th like they did on the night of the New Hampshire primary.

HILLARY WILL WIN TX AND OH !!

I think there is a difference here than in 1992. No incumbent is up for reelection and the people are just as fed up with both parties and Congress. Its not a Democrat/Republican thing, its the whole government and how it is run, both sides are equally to blame. Bush really screwed up but the democrats have shown, after recapturing the congress, they dont know what to do either. Cmon, baseball steroid hearings? How stupid!

Clinton supporters sound A LOT like bush supporters. mean, nasty, closed minded, "my-way-or-the-highway", screw-the-the-country, kind of supporters.

I would not characterize voters as flocking to Bill Clinton in 1992. He did not even receive fifty percent of the votes.

I have soooo many of these stories and posts and am soooo sick of the pettiness going on all boards. Look, our best hope is to support the Democratic ticket in November NO MATTER who is on it. Stop with the Hillary and Obama hate remarks…PLEASE! Sometimes I wonder who some of the people posting here are for…McCain??? What ever happened to "United we stand, divided we fall"? This race is not over, the people have not chosen yet, but when it is over, support needs to go to the winner. What do we have here sore losers or people who want to put an end to the Bush-like tyranny?? When he got that second term I just had the biggest feeling of dread come over me. Look at the last 7 years, do we need that to continue as Bush says it will or do we stay together to make sure the GOP stays out?! This bickering is toxic. I will support the winner between Hillary and Barack, no matter what! I want my son home, not in Iraq putting his life on the line for sake of George W. Bush. PLEASE help keep him and all our soldiers safe and bring them home! I'm begging all of you to vote for them!

Give Hillary objective attention!! Don't be an Obamican CNN!!

I've listen to them all and the more I find out about Obama, the more
scared I get about what he actually stands for . We know nothing of him . As for my husband and I , we will vote for Hillery if she makes it and if not we will be voting as an Independent. We have nothing else left.

Hay Wolf' why dont you find out who or I should say how many of the big wigs that are benefiting from this so called fair trade? I bet my life on the fact that BILL CLINTON and GEORGE BUSH will be on that list ! This is why we the people need a new and non-corrupt President. All that you watch my back and i'll watch yours type of politics has got to stop! The only ones that benefit from that is the politians and thier family's! The people of this country need to start asking themselves a serious question? And the question is why do you think that a politian or Presidents get so rich? They call it "FAVORS" I call it being corrupt! Do to the fact that these so called favors only benefit the one doing the favor and the one thats recieving the favor! And America thats not you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you have no more faith in the party you support then to switch sides if the person that they nominate. You should be ashamed of yourself. Loyalty indeed. and you think McCain will make this country look better in the eyes of the world. Do yourself a favour and google a few different world wide newspapers, see what the world thinks. Obama has already proven himself as far as I am concerned. None of you remember the untruths that Clinton has spewed in the last few weeks or even years? I see millions going ahead and supporting Obama.

OBAMA 08 Yes We Can

Dems are good for economy, conservatives are too darn greedy.

There's something in this campaign that amazes me beyond believe. It is the HISTORICAL IGNORANCE of some, their supporters and their "grouppies". If we would had applied the "EXPERIENCE" demands they make to each and every former president, this country would have been broken in two. Abraham Lincoln would not have been a president. And by the way, when he became a US senator for the ONE AND ONLY time in his life, it was exactly for the same district that Obama, Illinois 7th district.

If our country is attacked again between now and November, it will be under the watch of George W. Bush…again. It will further prove that invading and occupying Iraq has not made us any safer. Osama bin Laden is still at large.

In my humble opinion, Democrats can hardly win in november, no matter of nominee.

They did in 1992 in favor of a big performance by Perot, who reduced GOP audience. Clinton won again in 1996 on the wawe of world economy health.

They lost in 2000. Yes, I know, dems says they were spoiled. But vice-president A.Gore running against GWB, should have wiped him out.
He did not. He did not as believes and convictions in USA are not likely to favor Democrats.

This was proven in 2004, when J.Kerry spent somemoney to avoid Nader to be on ballots. Really, Kerry wasn't spoiled. He just heavily lost aganist one of the worst presidents of USA history.

So I don't think Dems will easily win the contest.

I haven't decided yet if i'll support Nader (or other Green Party candidate) or none.

A lot of people are trying to make an issue over Obama"s lack of experience. In 2000, the person who had the most experience of the 4 people on the ticket was Dick Cheney and we all know what that experience led to.

IF NOT HILLARY THEN WE WILL VOTE ROE MCCAIN AND WE ARE DIEHARD DEMOCRATS

I see many comments that are buying into the notion that W Bush and Obama had similar deficiencies in experience and that is why the past 7 years have been a failure. That is not reality. Bush's policies are really Cheney's policies and the reason Cheney was chosen as VP and kept as VP was because of his vast experience. The failures of the current administration have everything to do with judgement and corporate Americana's influence and not experience.

Not one candidate has presidential experience. It is the most difficult and unique position in the world. First Lady experience doesn't count and by Hillary's own criteria of being responsible and accountable for decisions it doesn't count.

If you look at how these campaigns have been run you must admit that Obama is the most capable candidate. Obama's campaign is in alignment with more Americans as seen by turnout. His fundraising has been nothing but remarkable. His leadership, management and judgement throughout this campaign has been superior to all candidates both Republican and Democrat. Anyone who has been in true leadership positions will tell you that having the judgement to make the right decision, ability to inspire those you lead, and build support are the most critical things to the success of any leader. Policies don't matter, experience doesn't matter, gender, race, or your name doesn't matter if you don't have those skills. Obama has shown to be out in front in all of those critical skills. Obama is a true leader.

From the behavior I have seen from Hillary she doesn't qualify as a role model for my daughter. I expect better.

Sen. Obama will bring welcomed change into the White House. That's what the American people have been voting for.

I believe that the economy will bounce back, and though the Clintons would like to take credit for the 90's Economy, those are not the facts. The country was already on recovery when Bill took over.

About age & wisdom: McCain & Hillary are SO brilliant, experienced & wise that they BOTH supported the war we are in! The debt of over 9 TRILLION, the lives lost are their responsibility just as it is Bush's.

Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton IS not change its more of the same.

Americans can think for themselves and they will choose wisely.

OBAMA 08

It will help Democrats if we are in a depression by then,which I think we are headed for.Giving three hundred dollars a month to every Sunni not to fight in Iraq isnt helping my bottom line any either but it does help to make the Surge look like its really working.

The economy is weak, the candidate with the most experience and the best thought out plans should prevail….oh no, wait, all of these young educated folks seem to be voting for charisma instead. We are rowing towards the rapids very fast. Everybody hang on, we are in for a rough ride. Who needs a sound economy anyway………….. after all, we have been inspired and we have hope. We can smile as we file bankruptcy.

Dems will benefit if Hillary is the nominee - otherwise no!

Hillary the HOPE of 08

If Obama win, then I will vote for MCain for the safety of our country. I don't trust him whether he can handle to the poor economy or IRAQ war.

Hillary Clinton in 2008:

"It took a Clinton to clean up after the 1st Bush, maybe what we need is another Clinton to clean up after the 2nd Bush."

Bill Clinton in 2000:

"Nothing is more dangerous that an old idea that has had its time."

Followed by: The Iraqi oil war 2003-??

Bill Clinton in 1992:

"Its the economy, stupid."

Followed by: Unprecedented economic growth.

Still believe Barack Obama is your best democratic choice?

The democrats will benefit if Hillary is the nominee!!! The Republicans keep saying it is going to be harder to beat Obama. They are using psychology and the media and the people are playing right into it. If Obama faces Mc Cain in the general election , Mc Cain will wipe the floor with him. When Mc Cain attacks, Obama will not be able to use the "Whine" card on this "American Hero" ! Hillary has a much better chance of standing up to McCain on the economy ! HER ECONOMICS PLAN IS STUNNING!!!!! She also has the experience to make that claim. She is far more educated on foreign policy and she will definitely be able to have a conversation. If Barrock is the nominee, we may as well just turn over the keys to Pennsylvania Ave. to Mc Cain now because I think that Hillary supporters will vote for the good of our Country even that means Mc Cain wins the election. As far as Cnn polls go, I don't know who they talk to but I have never been asked my opinion! Hillary keep fighting !!! The USA needs YOU!!!!

John McCain actually will prove to be strong on the economy. His vote against the Bush tax cuts (because he wanted reduced spending), his staunch opposition to earmarks, etc demonstrates his fiscal conservative bent - which IS what we need to help improve the economy.

Socialized National Healthcare and all the flowery programs detailed by the Democrats will only exacerbate the stalling economy and put us into a full-blown recession.

Just say NO to socialism! Vote yes for John McCain.

Hey Liza and Alice…in your McCain lovefest can you tell me if you are with Hillary on the issues??? Because as far as I can tell, the main issues Hillary Clinton talks about are "Universal Health Care", and ending the "War in Iraq"…Both of which will never happen under a President McCain…so from this "TRUE DEMOCRAT" (from Florida I might add) I look forward to canceling your vote this November!

At this point, the fighting within the Democratic Party as shown through the posts here shows that the Democrats probably will not win the election this year regardless of who wins the nomination. A lot of people have been so turned off by Hillary with her recent immature behavior that they will turn to mccain as well as those who do not like obama. So I ask, what has been accomplished by all of the arguing, except to give the Republicans the edge? We started out with two viable candidates and we are helping to make them unelectable! Let's not blame the press as they do not own all of the responsibility for the current state of affairs. The people down in the Democratic party should shoulder some of the responsibility.

ya think, fools?!!?!?!? OF COURSE bush et al are to blame for the economy. and of course the repubs will feel the pain when they become a very small minority in our government—-FINALLY!

CNN, why are you manipulating the posts? You have heard of free speech, yes or no?

dont forget mccain's statement that if he keeps supporting the war "i will lose". talk about a candidate we should fear!!!

obama 08!

Only if we have Hillary Clinton on the ticket! She is the "can do" person. With Obama all we will get are "canned" speechs that come from everyone but himself. What is he? Does anyone know about the things related by the Pennsylvania governor today on CNN? Do we get to know anything about thie glorious career in the Senate that gave him this rise to a "rock" star? Go figure? Slow it down, TEXAS. The Dems did little to help this economy with the inexperienced Bush and I seriously dobut Obama is going to work the "magic" of hope but calling it down from heaven!

America will face many obstacles in the near future, only a leader with experience and concrete plans will be able to turn things around. Speaches are only words Obama has memorized and rehearsed, he talks about all the glorious things that would make America good, but actions speak louder than words and Clinton has so much integrity in her actions that she would not promise something that she would not be able to put forth and complete. IT MAKES YOU WONDER OBAMA PROMISES SO MUCH WHEN WOULD HE HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE ALL THE TASKS. Maybe if he is at his desk or negotiating with other very powerful countries 24 Hours a day. He would still not be able to hold all his promises. During a debate or interview, I wonder if Obama was asked questions first by CNN Commentators how much awwws and umms he would come up with. Why are the Commentators so easy on Obama, it gives him a false sense of security, a president needs to be ready for answers and have substance behind the answers not wishy washy words that he speaks.

Hillary is the best candidate here. Even the recent poll released from CNN tells that Hillary advances in double digit points regarding economy. Hillary 2008!

If the economy is weak, the people lose.

Obama and McCain can be straightshooters but they have a long way to go as far as economic growth policies.

once again wolf, you can tell who side's you are on and you used to be so good!! anyway, i just watch LOU DOBBS and saw how NEWS is suppose to be . . . look at both sides equally. maybe one day you will get back on track.

Obama is the best thing that we have going for us. Someone with fresh ideas who is not afraid to be different. First time I have ever been this excited to see someone like him become our President.

It really seems to depend on who the media picks now days more than any issue facing us. If I had to choose between Obummer and McCain, I'd have to pick Nader. Wish they'd just tell us who they've picked so we can actually move on from there.

this is how low some of HRC supporters are: "if Barak Obama wins, they will vote Mcain"

1. In the 000's of comments ive read, only HRC supporters have said so, and yet they speak about conviction to political ideology and its importance to voting.

2. If you are fickle or hateful enough to be a turncoat (low life traitor) good luck to you, there aren't many of you.

3. Have any of you turncoats evr stopped to think that if you truly are democratic in you beliefs, that part of that is accepting the choice of the majority, and in this case like minded peers?

4. If you think like this, you are a disgrace and a detractor of DEMOCRACY.

….now you may cast your stones but i know when i go to sleep at night, i go with my honor intact and sleep comes easy as i need not lie to myself, nor do i live in fear or hate,

First of all there is no if about the economy being weak. And the Iraqi war is a major contributor to our economic down trend. We have lost trillions of dollars out of our economy. Bush ran the country the same way he ran his other businesses, and Hillary and McCain were right there to help him, in any way they can.

Will Democrats benefit? ONE is already benefiting from CNN's biased coverage! The other one… she is fighting against male dominance, and that includes the male dominated establishment at CNN! Generally speaking, men still won't vote for a woman. Obama's name is all over your website. CNN is clearly part of the Bush era, "I'm the decider" mentality. And I thought you GUYS were fair! Time to change the channel.

the democrats are not immune to the economic backlash. while the administration had a hand at the economic mess we are in, democrats are not without blame. the question that democrats may need to answer is what they've done during the time that they've controlled the senate and house.

Mr. Blitzer, do you remember 9/11?……Al-Queda and Osama bin-Laden attacked us that day, not Saddam Hussein and Iraq. Suggesting the poor economy will help Democrats win the White House in 2008 is in poor taste considering the media's lack of attention to the Bush administration's buildup to invade Iraq through stong-armed intellegence.

The economy is great for oil company executives.