Ready Set..Here come the haters………………

This stinks.

Way to grow a pair John.

This is the end, beautiful friend. This is the end, my only friend, the end …

Thank you Rep. Lewis!

Obama '08!!!

Oh my…look at the "shock" in my eyes!! Another black leader lines up behind Obama.

Black leaders rely on black voters to keep their fridges full. Did anybody actually believe the Black Democratic caucus members would REALLY stick with Hillary to the bitter end?

I wouldn't want to be the only or the last black elected representative to support Obama. They would have hell to pay if he manages to somehow actually get elected in the national elections.

Wait Til Obamas' Campaign Report Comes Out This Month … 1,000,017!

Politics is not arithmetic. It's chemistry.

WEAK.

I am an Obama supporter, but I am certain that Lewis wouldn't have switched sides if Obama was lagging behind in second place. He is just siding with the winner instead of sticking to his committment.

Anyways,

OBAMA '08 –> It is time to restore America's place in the world.

Democrats!

The news tickers has an article about McCain being hard to beat!

We HAVE to stick together! Obama-Hillary-Hillary-Obama … we MUST keep a united Democratic party!

Let's not get divided! There are differences but none of them are too big to find a common ground!

Let's shift our fight to one against the Republicans!

Thank you, Mr. Lewis. This is a great endorsement and will surely benefit Obama!

Oh yeah.. it is just a matter of time before Hillary walks into the White House. It does not matter if Lewis swithces.. that steel lady has seen this all before. She always comes out stronger. We have seen very clearly how she has been mariginalized by media and 'friends' alike. She will be just fine.. Go Hillary go… Hillary 2008. Period.

Oh cool, the Human Rights Campaign was there.

Hilary I support you, and I believe you are the better candidate, but the momentum is so great for Obama that I believe it is a wrap.

Another democrate wakes up! The call for change will be heard loud and clear from the primaries to the general election! Hope will have a new day in Washington!!!

Hillary fans are jumping ship one by one. It's a good thing the U.S.S Obama is near by to pick them up.

Tell the people that the world becomes very sickening and crazy! Political is very dirty and tricky! Obama is a liar!! I won't vote anyone for President because of b.s potical!! I bet Obama will be swron on Koran book but not the bible!! The world will be confused by the people. That's your choice to vote the wrong person like Bush!

Even though I am an Obama supporter, he should have kept his decision with Hilary. I have seen him on news programs defending her and essentially putting down Obama and he seemed to really feel as though she would do a better job. That is the job of a superdelegate. In a perfect world, if he knew that he would support whomever his distract backed, he should have kept his mouth shut until the election in Georgia. Now he just looks stupid.

Lewis… what a rat… clearly looking out for what he thinks are his best interests. Won't he look foolish if Hillary carries Texas and Ohio!

Nothing like voting on the strength of your conviction, is there?

Keep'em coming! Down the Clinton!

Add that to Senator Dorgan's endorsement and that is two more superdelegates for Obama and a net loss of one for Clinton. It is now Clinton 255 - Obama 201 (it was Clinton 260 - Obama 170). That means that since Super Tuesday where Clinton was supposed to have this thing wrapped up, Obama has gained 31 superdelegates while Clinton has lost 5.

Great decision. I hope others are inspire to make the same decision and do the right thing for America.

Come them coming!

Obama '08

hillary,it seems like u gonna be the only one standing

That's more like it.

Obama '08

Though I back Hillary more than Obama - I respect his decision and think Obama is a great candidate and understand his change of heart. Keep up the good work John Lewis!

I really have respect for black leaders like Stephanie Tubbs Jones who supported Hillary Clinton from day one and continues to support her even with the clannish mentality surronding Barack Obama. Should every woman feel obligated to support Hillary Clinton? John Lewis is just going for Barack Obama because he's the black candidate that can so called win.

we already knew this!!! Why is this news again?????

Come on!

Congrats Rep. Lewis, you just saved us from having to pay for the Clinton's pending court case in Los Angeles.

Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, you lost your super-delegate when you demonstrated that you did not know what "denounced" meant and neither did the news reporters or the clapping audience. You drove them right into a ditch. "Shame on Hillary!"

Its amazing people can not even stick to their original choice. Its like watching a high school popularity contest to see who else wants to be seen with the "in" person. Has everyone forgotten about the issues and experience? Seems the media has helped this one into the bag and decided the contest.

"She respects his decision"? What else, pray tell, could she do??? Pitch a blue hissy fit in public???

It is so unfair in this country that for the first time a black man or a woman could be the next president of the US.

God I wish they could both be presidents, and whoever wins the nomination I will be happy for him or her, and shed tears for the one that lost.

ride the obama wave all the way to the white house. all aboard!!!

woweeeeeeeee…GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBamaa!

Who cares what he thinks?

Wow its looks like the beginning of the end for Hillary.

The first domino falls.

Thank you, Mr. Lewis! You did the right thing.

Obama 08

Welcome !!!! Another one jumps on the Obama train!!! Smart man!

GOBAMA!!!!

of course….vote for race..

I call all women to vote for hillary…..than people will see voting for gender or race is not the way to vote……

clearly obama lost the debate……this is the damage control thats going on

When Clinton endorses Obama - will you all still support McCain despite your candidates support of Obama?

If so, what logic is their behind that? Clinton WILL endorse Obama and anyone who votes for McCain is either 1. A moderate conservative, which is fine, or 2. Someone who doesn't care about the issues.

If it is the first one, and your reason for voting McCain is that you are a conservative, please just acknowledge this. As an independant, I respect conservatives just as much as I respect liberals and moderates - but I certainly do not respect conservatives who would vote for Hillary to spite McCain nor do I respect liberalswho would vote for McCain to spite Obama.

Hillary is doomed.

Please quit now and leave gracefully — for the good of the party!!!!

Don't drag this out and hurt the party in November!!!!!

Please Hillary, PLEASE, drop out now!!!!!

Ouch, that hurts. The question in my mind is what changed his mind. Was it in fact the way the people in his district voted or was it a combination of things plus his distirct? What ever the reason, that hurts.

not going to say anything negative about hillary.but america is waking up,an uniting the party around PRESIDENT obama.we can do this .yes w can.

It's now time to back our nominee Obama and get the dems the White House.

These superdelegates coming out and switching support of one candidate over the other is unnerving. I thought the purpose of the superdelegates is so they would "do their job" not necessarily go with the popluar vote. We are going to be in big trouble come November if Obama is nominee. He will absolutely lose some of the would be supporters today. Put him against McCain and look out.
The superdelegates should be preventing the American People from making what will be another huge mistake for 4 more years in this country if they elect Obama as the nominee. As well, they should be fearful of their own positions, they are the ones he continues to say needs to go from Washington Politics in the first place. This is all a bit too much. We have got to be the laughing stock of the world, once again.

two sentors and one frm gov. Endorsed obama today.

we will see Sentor John Edwards and Frm VP Gore and Gov Richards of New Mexico Endorse obama before March 4th.

Go Obama 09

DUH???? Just look at the color of his skin!! The notion that Lewis switched his support because his constituents carried Obama was just a pure non-sense. Doesn't he have his own belief and conviction? Not that his endorsement matters because it really don't……look at what Kerry's and Kennedy's endorsements of Obama did….did Obama win MA and CA? The answer is a big NO !!!

What a longtime "friend" he is!!!

McCain will get my vote if Hillary is not our nominee!!!

Yep. No need for the band to continue playing like on Titanic. If the ship is sinking…JUMP. Wise move. Obama will be our next President of the US. Ignore polls that suggest that McCain would win. The polls do not take into account voter turnout. They just ask 1000 people the same question and tally the results. These polls suggest that Repubs will have equal turnout to Dems which I find highly unlikely. What will it say about America..if when confronted with a competent and capable candidate who happens to be black..we stick with the status quo and choose the crusty old white guy.

Good for him, but I think Hill is in this until the very end. She will win in Ohio; because she is telling them what they want to hear. It will be close in Texas. Vermont is for Obama and RI for Hill. So with this in mind the Clintons will spin it, to say she is the come back kid -again and she carries all the states that matter.

And we know Georgia doesn't count. Clintons words not mine. I find it interesting; why do we even vote in the other states if all that matters is CA, NY, FL, OH and TX. What is the point….the Clintons have said that all along those were the only states that mattered……

It's time that the democrats finally get a nominee, who can start fight against McCain. The worst thing which could happen to America is that McCain will become the President. And it wouldn't be only the worst thing to America rather to the entire world and Americans would loose even more respect.

So to all supporters of both the democatic candidates stop talking like you would rather vote for McCain than the democratic oponent. It'll be a fatal decision!

The rats are jumping from the sinking ship.

Politicians are all alike - they have no backbone - they will bend with the wind.

And so the beginning of the end for Hillary begins!!! I'm not complaining though. Im also glad that Rep. John Lewis was able to see the light, and cross over from the dark side of the democratic party!!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!!!

It is pretty hard to go against the voice of the people. It is respectable that he could put his personal relationship with the Clintons to the side, and let his political actions do the talking.

He knows that he has to be re-elected and if he does not listen to his constituents now, why would they believe he will later.

Can we now say that the race is all but over for Clinton? OBAMA '08

As Nelson would say, "HAW HAW!"

This is the right thing…because one vote shouldn't be over another vote. We are one nation and we should live upon our principles.
The democratic nominee should't be picked by superdelagates, but by the voice of the American people…..
I will not be mad if Ted Kennedy will give back his vote to Hillary as she won his sate and won it with a huge margin…..
We got to be fair and follow the law…and the rules

I keep hearing about all of this"change" that Barack is going to bring but I have yet to hear the media ask him exactly how he plans to do it. He has stated that he is going to change the way politics are done in Washington but i have yet to hear him tell us how. Remember, he has been functioning in those politics for awhile. Somebody needs to start asking him specifically how he plans to bring change. A great orator he is, but I don't feel that he can be compared to a John Kennedy.

Wise choice. I'll be voting for Obama as well.

Shame on you Lewis

Seriously, and people are so delusional that they don't think this is about race?

Sen. Lewis had no choice, it's about damage control of the democrat party to stop the divisiveness. I'm sure the Clintons understand this and they too will continue to support the party regardless of what the nominee outcome may be. I don't think Sen. Lewis endorsement is to be taken as anything negative towards Hillary.

The media was so biased. Very unfair!!! We should send emails to CNN, NBC… It is a shame for a civil society. This society still cannot accept a female president. I am not democratic. But in general I prefer demoncratic policies over republic's in the past. The reason that I support for Hillary is that she is the person who will make this country in order. She has that ability. She has my trust. She is a very strong and determined person. She really wants to make this country better. Otherwise she has no reasons to run for president. She had experience in white house already. I prefer that Hillary became the president and Obama vice president. That would give Obama a chance to gain experience. He then ran for president later. that is the best for demoncratic party and for the US. Once he has the experience, I believe he would be a great president to make things working. It is easier for him to condemn everything now, because he was not got the chance of being involved in any of these. But if he was there, he would be the same, no difference than any other politicans. Listen to his answer to the critism about deliberatly distributing false info about Hillary's health plan. He said that was the way people ran for campiagn. That means he would use the same tricks although he knew it was not right.

But if Obama is the nominee, I would definitely vote for Mcgain. It is not because I was mad that Hillary lose. We cannot cast our vote based on the anger. We have to base our believe on the fact who will be the best person for this country. It is because I have no trust at Obama at this time. I agree "we can't gamble my future with a 2-year-old rookie". Mcgain would be a better candidate than Obama. Although Bush failed in many ways, it does not mean that Mcgain will fail again. I have no doubt that Mcgain will run this country differently from Bush.

Senator Clinton needs to back up her statement of respect for Congressman Lewis' decision to back Senator Obama by dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination today.

Lewis is a traitor. Obama is not truthful. The only thing Obama has going for him is his arrogant mouth. Like he is going to wave a magic wand and change everything in Washington over night. Yah Right! Wake UP America!

Its about time. What was he waiting for. Maybe he was looking forward to reelection here in the ATL.

I'm glad to say that I was for OBAMA from 'day one'. LOL. We, the people, have our eyes on you superdelegates.

Say goodnight, Hillary. Now if only the good people of New York would boot her out of office and Hillary and her sleazeball husband can slink off back to Arkansas — and we'll see whether the Emir of Dubai or Kazakistani despots still want to shower their millions on the Clintons.

Great decision. Support for truth, hope and change is respectable.

BREAKING NEWS: John McCain is now endorsing Obama too! But he's keeping it a secret.

lewis switches from clinton to obama.Well i think it is the right thing to do.yes we do not need a big moma ,america need President Barack Obama.

I guess he was worried about losing his House seat. Well, it doesn't matter how he came to the right team, so long as he finally did come over to the right team.

Shameful! He must have forgotten all the President Clinton and Senator Clinton have done and will most likely continue to do for his district and his race.

Short memory I guess they have!

We will see if Rep. Shiela Jackson-Lee listens to her constituents, and does the same here in Houston. She is also a Super Delegate.

This is supposed to be a big surprise? An African-American switching their support from the BEST candidate, Hillary Clinton, to Barack Obama, someone who is also African-American? Ha! SHOCKING.

The BIG surprise will be when all of these Barack Obama supporters wake up and realize they are supporting someone who is deceiving millions of people.

And the hits just keep oooon comin'…

Clinton is toast.

Got Obama.

What a wimp. He didn't even have the guts to call Clinton.

Good to hear. I think you should vote for someone not because they are your friend but because you think that they will be the best candidate to represent this country in the future. We need a change in our government and Obama is the way to bring about that change. I have lots of friends but I wouldn't vote for them to be president because some of them are just stupid. I think the duty to your country is greater than a duty to your friendship. Good job Lewis. Glad you are backing the right candidate.

Come One! Come All! You have seen the error of your ways and have chosen wisely. You are forgiven. Welcome to the movement.

Congrats, to Obama he is the man to lead our country.

This says more about John Lewis's wishy washy hypocrisy than anything else. I can't believe how much race is an issue in this campaign. I'm ashamed of America.

Can you say turncoat?

Way to stick to your guys, Rep. Lewis. Another flip-flopper.

Wow. A politician who waffles? I've never seen that before…

Is it just me, or does this have the distinct ring of another brick tumbling down from Hillary's "firewall" of Ohio and Texas?

Down goes Fraiser, Down goes Fra..Clinton..

No Suprise. BUT, If that's they way Georgia voted, I understand. Now time for Kerry and Keneddy to join Hillary!!! Their state pick Hillary right??

I always start with I am an Obama supporter but to Lewis" whatever". As someone stated, he wouldn't have endorsed Obama if he wan't leading in polls. Politicians only think of themselves. I mean look at Edwards. He's holding out hoping to get a VP or some other role. Politics! Uhg!

BIG SHOCK. I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED HIM TO WAIT UNTIL SHE HAD TOTALLY NO CHANCE TO WIN . JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT NO ONE IS LOYAL. STAY IN HILLARY TILL PA. PLEASE !!!!!!

The guy has to be re-elected in Georgia and besides he offered support for Hillary before the race. Now that he sees the Obama train pulling away from the station he needs a ride.

ALL ABOARD…………..next stop……………….1600 Pennsylvania Avenue!

This is like a wave now. Another Senator today - who also is a super delegate - also has endorsed Obama. This support is going to continue to grow each day. Hillary lovers need to get on the right side and stop hating on Obama who is quite obviously the nominee, as March 4 will surely prove.

Richardson is going to endorse Obama tomorrow.

I am an ardent Obama supporter and Congressman Lewis can keep his vote. Obama will win with or without his support. If nothing, I have lost any little respect I had for him. Talk about a fair weather friend!!

Everyone on the blogs/comments need to stay respectful to all the candidates and senators and representatives and to each other.

More than likely Senator Obama will be our next President of the UNITED States of America.

Obama '08/12

It is rather sad story.
You relay on your friends, but in the moment you need them the most they switch…

Yeah, I question his motives, but welcome aboard nevertheless.

Hope we get more of these in the next week. Watching Hillary flop around like an animal in a trap is just painful…

Who cares?

Think for yourselves people.

I am an Obama supporter. Shame on you Lewis. You have to be stable. Don't run away from Hillary because things are not looking good for her. What are friends for. That is ridiculous.

Congress man Lewis made the right decision supporting Mr. Obama, voting for Hillary could have cost him to lose respect and re election in his constituence.

Isn't it interesting that Obama has never said anything about race but people bring it up anyway.

Isn't it interesting how Clinton had the minority vote before she belittled MLK for LBJ. And no one links that to her poor showing now?

Isn't it interesting that Clinton always talks about how being a woman president is her change and no one talks about it.

Can you say "flip-flop"? Lets go with the favorites! And we're supposed to take this mans word? What a train hopper, glad he doesn't represent me.

PJ

Karen. Please stop writing such nonsense. No-one admires people like you. Just crawl back under the rock you slithered out from. Thanks.

Thank you!!

Keep them coming!

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol McCain's not gonna know what hit him

hey where are McCains medical records anyway?

I think the actual response from Senator Clinton was, "There goes another rat leaving the sinking ship."

No moral person, how can people believe in him.

Sharon of Illinois - Well said! I couldn't agree with you more,

I have a question for all of Hillary supports>>>why is that her supporters are leaving her and yet you haven't of anyone switching from Obama to Hillary. This is something to think about.
'YES WE CAN!

I'm so glad Congressman Lewis has switched his vote. God be the glory, it's time we move this country forward with new ideals and new strategies. Obama is the man for the job.

the wheels continue to fly off!!

Way to Go John!!!!!! Obama 08.

Typical Obama speech: A noun, then a verb, then the word "change." *insert here whatever the audience probably wants to hear*

This situation as reported is exactly what is tearing the party apart, people that do not have the guts to stand up for who they believe in, instead of jumping on the bandwagon, 4 more years republicans. Tha's it for the democratic party, the Obama supporters, can play the race card all day long and no one says anything. I guess now Ted Kennedy and John Kerry will be switching to Hillary. Crazy

Thank you Mr. Lewis.

It's time for the democratic party to come together and be one. Republicans are benefiting too much from this. Democrats need a united effort or there is no chance this fall.

Several more super delegates will likely voice their support for Obama prior to Tuesday's election. They know the party cannot afford to let the Republicans get 2 months of momentum for McCain.

Thank you for your supporat, Mr. Lewis. A wise choice.

Karen, don't speak until you know what you are talking about. First of all, Obama is the best candidate, not only as a Democrat, but as a candidate to face McCain. But I completely respect Clinton supporters and I wouldn't write against you about that. But Obama is a devout Christian. He is not Muslim. I suggest watching actual news rather than your Fox crap and learn about what is going on!

Whatzi matter John, afraid if Hillary wins you won't get that cabinet post?

Oh great, another, gutless wonder!

Lewis is facing a challenger to his seat because of his support for Hillary. This switch is not a profile in courage. Older black voters know the score and continue to support Hillary.
On Feb 11,2008 on the national black radio's Tom Joyner Morning Show Jessee Jackson asked that people not vote black caucus members out because they were voting for Hillary. Jessee Jackson Jr, a cochair of Obama's campaign had spoken to Joyner that weekend hoping he would encourage people to cast out these same members. The elder Jackson knows the score. So does Lewis.
Real Democrats Don't Quit!!!

This just keeps getting better and better! So when will Clinton admit defeat and quit?

You all ought to be ashamed of yourselves! I have never seen such hypocrisy in all of my years! You're voting race, people! I won't be a part of it. I was for Obama before, but not anymore. He's riding on race and nothing else. I won't be a part of it. And John Lewis is a disgrace!

Way to Go Barack!

OBAMA '08

You all ought to be ashamed of yourselves! I have never seen such hypocrisy in all of my years! You're voting race, people! I won't be a part of it. I was for Obama before, but not anymore. He's riding on race and nothing else. I won't be a part of it. And John Lewis is a disgrace!

obvious

Thank you Mr. Lewis!!!!

From PA,

From all accounts, it seems that Obama won the last debate. He also looked much more Presidential than Hillary.

Wow. hillary acted CIVILIZED? I almost expected her to scream and point a finger at someone for causing Lewis to leave. Haha, well, at least she isn't TOTALLY bad.

CNN.

You already told us this a week ago. Obama has a poor debate, and here you come with the headlines. I beg you: please vet Barack Obama before its too late.

She needs to drop out, for all of us Dems!!! Stop prolonging what was once an exciting primary, you are killing our spirit!!

Clearly this is a CYA move! If he plans on being re-elected again, trying to make sure he appeases his constituents!

Obama 08!!

Karen February 27th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Tell the people that the world becomes very sickening and crazy! Political is very dirty and tricky! Obama is a liar!! I won't vote anyone for President because of b.s potical!! I bet Obama will be swron on Koran book but not the bible!! The world will be confused by the people. That's your choice to vote the wrong person like Bush!

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Thank you Karen, for vowing not to vote. I believe that everyone has the right to vote, but being WILLFULLY ignorant on candidates is criminal.

FACT: Obama is a Christian, he will certainly be sworn in on a bible. In fact, I'd be willing to bet my life that he's more Christian than Bush could ever be.

All this shows when a person switches there support is they are no good on there word. When you back someone and give them your word, you stick by them through thick and thin. This makes me sick as an Amercian , everyone wants to win and thats all they care about. What happened when peoples word was as strong as oak, when a captain went down with the ship. When a posse rode together even to death. Morals that our country has been built on. This is sicking for him not for Hillary.

John Lewis is currently being challenged by a 30 year old in this district for their July primaries, I think this also had something to do with it. But you also got to think of momentum because if Hilary had more delegates than Obama, Lewis would not have switched even if his district voted overwhelmingly for Obama.

The democratic establishment needs to wrap this thing up after March 4th. I think the superdelegates should let everyone know now where they stand. This does not have to go to the convention, McCain seems to be gaining grounds the longer this goes on.

C…hahahaha

"Ready Steady–here come Haters"..and there you go..As usual Hillary Supporters whining….

'Nuff said…

Why are we not surprised? The majority of the Blacks that voted for the Clintons in the past have now turned to Obama.

What does 85 to 90% of the Blacks voting for Obama say?
Answer: we have not come that far with racism. I don't understand why more whites are not offended by the percentages of blacks that are voting for Obama….it's a clear slap in the face for whites.

I don't condone racism on either side….but come on! when the percentages are that high you have got to suspect racism.

This isn't about race. Its about the representative listening to his constituents. Why can't people see that?

Hmmm,
For those Hilary supporters that can't compose/spell a complete sentance, perhaps you too should vote for Obama. He has a great education plan that will enable you to attend a college and get edumucated.

It's not about race, it's not about gender…it's about the better candidate. Hilary proposes bills and amendments in congress that get no backing, Obama seems to be able to get things done.

Best of luck to both candidates.

It's pretty sad that Americans were fooled again 7 years after Bush.

Go Hillary! 35 years hard-working woman!!

Wake up folks! Research research…Chicago, ABC Nightline!!!

Hillary, if you don't leave NOW, you will be embarrased.

GO GO GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES!!!
Thank you John Lewis, another small but meaningful victory, now bring along some friends.

Obama 2008

Knock, knock….. who's that at the door? Oh, thats defeat! Answer it Hilla-skank! Accept it! Stop wasting time and money!

It's not a surprise!!! No trust and no committment!!!!!
Hillary does not need this bad game

This highlights the problems with politians. They say one thing then do the other. Representative Lewis promises one thing to Hillary, then another thing to Obama.

Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL - it's a shame all you see is the color of people's skin. His endorsement has nothing to do with Obama being black.

To all of you out there jumping for joy, just a reminder, the primaries go on into JUNE. Give people a chance to vote. Anyone who believes this race is over is sadly delusional. I for one am sick and tired of the media trying to decide who the Democratic candidate will be before all of the votes are counted. Anyone watching the debate last night will realize who is the better candidate. And it wasn't the one who hemmed and hawed, or merely mirrored Hillary Clinton's answers!

***Remember this when you go to the polls people***

A vote for Obama is like a vote for your mamma!

Barack Obama '08 & '12

Mike,

YES. Because if Clinton does not win the nomination she would, of course, endorse Obama because she is gracious.

WE would still vote for McCain instead because we KNOW we need someone with experience in office right now. I am most certainly not a conservative-not by any stretch of the imagination. I am just tired of being the laughing stock of the world for giving people the most important job in the country with no qualified experience. We are in the middle of two wars, for f's sake!

PS: CNN please stop censoring me!

Good Riddance to Hillary. We Need Another Clinton Like We Needed Another Bush! Time to stop the madness of nepotism and dynasty and give someone new a chance.

Last laugh…Clinton still wins

So sad…Hillary and Obama are running at the same time..I'd like to see the FIRST WoMAN and FIRST BLACk president in my lifetime…

Smart man! It only makes sense. If we stop for a minute and look at the nature of thoughts and behaviors we can predict that Obama will be the nominee. Hillary is just not the best candidate. May be she will be next time after Obama's successful 8 years in the White house.

Praotoria, Ft. Myers, FL, race has nothing to do with it silly!!! He made a smart decision. He is following his district wishes. All superdelegates should listen to the voters in their district. No one wants Hillary. She is just too unstable. It is too personal for her. It is about her lagacy not the well being of Americans. Watch how quickly she will forget about being an honory Latino after Texas votes.

PMS and hot flashes can not run the White house. Just like alcohol has ruined it for the past 8 years. ( You know exactly what I mean)

Barack can talk, but can he lead? Start asking him the tuff questions. Such as how are you going to change things. You haven't done a whole lot since he has been in Washington. Talking is one thing. Executing plans is another

It's all about race, plain and simple.

Hilary is not doomed. I voted for Barack, and I want him to win, but people need to stop counting their chickens before they are hatched. Obama needs to win Texas and he has to come close in Ohio and PA. Even then, there are plenty of super delegates that are backing Hilary.

Obama '08, but there is still a long way to go — were not through it yet.

All -

Let's get real here. If you are delegate or super delegate and your state supports Obama and Clinton loses Ohio, it would be political suicide to NOT support the nominee.

That's like going against Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. Get real. In politics all is common sense. YOU go with the winner in your party because you are basically on the same team and a team is stronger "together" than apart. This is not a personal contest… it's team against team. Republican vs. Democrats. If the Republicans win we will have the another 8 YEARS OF BUSHMAN MENTALITY YET AGAIN!!

McCain is a Bush supporter and has supported everything Bush has shoved down his throat. So if you want another Bush Presidency, then go ahead and vote for McCain and see what it gets you!

How soon we forget on which political coat tail McCain is loyal to. Pleeez even Stevie Wonder could see this joker!

Hillary, leave gracefully. Don't split the party.

clinton supporters are running like rats on a ship now. after somedays there will be no rats left on Clinoton ship. Obama house will be full of fat rats.

Hillary is better than that. She is doing great

Congressman Lewis, a so-called legacy to Dr. King's legacy shows his cowardice and weakness by dropping the ball. If a person can't keep their word and stick by their promise to support you when the chips are down, how reliable will THEY be when things go badly for you?

Obama is getting "fairweather" media-driven support. I don't know about you but that's weak, shifting "support" that will abandon you when the chips are down.

Obama supporters are like the shifting sand…whatever the media tells them to do, they do it.

This is a popularity contest. The country wants Obama, but the country needs Hillary. People are jumping on the bandwagon because it is the "cool" thing to do. The other day a reporter asked a college student why she was voting for Obama, and her reply was because he stood for change and because she believes in him. When the reporter asked her about Obama's views on certain issues, she knew zip zilch, but hey, it's the "cool" thing to do. Sad. I like Obama. He is intelligent and charismatic, but I wonder how much substance there is to him. I agree with one political analyst who called Obama, another Jimmy Carter, a popular guy, but no subsance.

That is why the superdelegate should be elimated from the Democrat's strategy. Change your mind to support the apparent winner, huh Mr. Lewis? Why didn't you wait until your constituents voted in Georgia before you blindly gave your " Super Delegate" vote to the Clinton's? Do you need a calendar of events so you won't look stupid in the future? If I were the Obama camp, I would keep a close eye on you. Maybe you will change you mind after the March 4th primaries. I hope your constituents are noting your behavior Mr. Lewis, I wonder how you voted on Iraq and China's favored nation status. GO OBAMA!

It amazes me how many politicians are dropping - or distancing themselves - from Hillary Clinton. Happily, I might add. As my Dad would say, "they're falling like leaves."

Sen. Clinton has no idea how ridiculous she is coming across in the media. She's losing, and she knows it. She tries to be sincere, but she comes across to me like Tilda Swinton's role in Michael Clayton: An attorney with an agenda. A bad one.

The poster(s) who say he changed his tune because Obama is now a "winner" - he stated his change was because his constituents are choosing Obama. A good politician votes in favor of the majority of his/her constituents. It's called democracy.

What it says to you about John Lewis? I don't care what race he is.

CAN YOU TRUST HIM?

Talking about old Washington politics.

Who cares. There is very little difference in these two clowns.

I'm a white guy living in John Lewis' district. I vote for and support John Lewis.

I voted for Barack. I would be fine if HRC won, but there's a movement going on that gives us all hope. I think the one who could best change this country is without a doubt, Barack Obama. I think Rep. Lewis is now reflecting the views of his constituents. After all, isn't that the job of a REPRESENTATIVE?

Thanks, Rep. Lewis

Its funny!! The man said he switched because of his constiuents! Obama carried his district in atlanta! If he was voting for Obama because he was black why wait until this week? Obama's been black the whole time! He's doing what a superdelegate should do! No More, No Less!! I do agree with Lala! How many times do our candidates have to say that they agree with a lot of issues and even the things they do disagree about are not about policy. Its strategy! So either way no matter WHO wins we need to support them! Im gonna say it once and Ill say it again! THE REPUBLICANS ARE GATHERING…AND THE SMOKE OF MT. DOOM RISES AGAIN!!! GET IT TOGETHER DEMOCRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike huckabee has not dropped out why should hilary… even if she loses both texas and ohio she should stay on till the convention and fight him with superdelegates.

I

PROFOUNDLY

HOPE

RICHARDSON

has as much GOOD SENSE!

Democrats UNITE!

Make SOMETHING HAPPEN!!!

This reminds me of the OJ Simpson trial where black people sided with him regardless. I feel Obama has played the race card and poached Hillary's delegates and that is a good reason not to vote for him.

I've just made up my mind GO HILLARY!!!

Fine, just fine. ANOTHER GUTLESS, MALE WONDER!!!!

SO WHAT ! He's one delegate out of 2025, How come its NEVER News when Hillary picks one up ?

Wait a minute CNN — You don't think your readers see that you're only allowing nice comments about this and that you're deleting the real comments on this subject??? This is racism at its best yet you're moderating opinions out here and not allowing people to post comments. What is going on here?

I can't wait for Sen Ted Kennedy and John Kerry to switch their votes…….

America democrat, dont be fool by the clintons…. even God said ask and it shall be given…… though OBAMA loses or wins, i think LEWIS has turned his unto God whom Obama represent. I beleive Lewis has done justice not for obama but for those that support Obama which is the change Obama is talking about. Thanks to the most high God for we all can see it in reality.

To Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL,
That was a very ignorant staement for you to make. How many black senators have supported while candataers for so may years? Too many to name! Please stop it with your racist views.

Superdelegates are supposed to cast their vote on the basis of superior knowledge of the candidates abilities and policies, not accordiing to the preferences of their constitutents…. constituents get their own chance to have a say in the primaries. Let's be realistic, this is a decision based on race, self-interest, and most probably a healthy dose of misogyny for good measure.

Obama can do no wrong, since Obama hasnt done anything yet.
Why not vote for Larry down in Accounting?
He hasnt been in politics too long either.

What a ditz. Another teenybopper going goo-goo-gaa-gaa over the "cool" guy. The reality is his support means nothing because it's not solid. He's acting like a typical highschool groupie and he'll switch again after Hillary takes the lead in delegates.

I'm ashamed that people like him hold office in our country.

Even in the unlikely event that Clinton wins Texas/Ohio next week, she's got to do it by something like 20 pts to pull even. Since this is highly unlikely, who's going to tell her its over? She doesn't seem willing/able to come to that realization herself… Thats one messenger I don't think I'd like to be.

You can bet that these endorsements and the rest to come this week are the direct result of Hillery going nuts on the weekend . I mean that was really strange on Sat. and Sun. I bet you won't see Gov. Strictland at any more events .

Of course he switched, he's African American. Guess he never received the first memo that was sent out by Barack and Oprah.

John Lewis' state of Georgia voted overwhelmingly for Obama. He did the right thing.

it is very clear that this election is based on RACE, especially for part of the blacks. after all they forgot how much the Clintons helped them.

WOOHOO!!!
Thank you Redp Lewis!!!

GO Home Hillary. PLEASE!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!

Black on Black….what would you expect!!!

I am with you Proud Californian!!!

Hey, Wayne. Get ready to vote McCain buddy.

Hillary, stand firm until August. Let's let the superdelegates get together in Denver, and then the pros can make the right decision. Face it, politics is a profession, the work gets done by people in the know, and people with IOU's owed and owed to. You Americans want to stay naive and simplistic, and that's how Obama is treating you.

Man… I'm hoping for another Impeached Clinton!!!

Keep in mind, Lewis was probably under a lot of pressure from his mostly African-American constituency to throw his support behind Obama. He may be a Clinton backer, but you can't get re-elected when you blatantly go against the will of the citizens you represent. So he has to eat his words a little: big deal. Better that than following Hillary into political oblivion. Everyone learn a lesson from this: it is never too late to get it right.

OBAMA 08

Bottom Line. His constituency led to this decision. I'm sure he likes both candidates, but he realizes and SAID, Obama has tapped into something transformational that Hillary simply can't.

No one is really denying this. Their comeback is that Obama is just smoke and mirrors and no substance. Hillary knows that's not true and when in a debate, she can't say otherwise. It's insulting to even imply and for those doubters, vist Obama's website and check his policy positions (which most already acknowledge are similar).

Face it, on the issues their similar, on energy and fight it's a draw. On leadership and charisma, he kills her. Most importantly, on the ability to get Americans to step up and do what is necessary, he is the ONLY candidate positioned to do this. PERIOD. You all know it and I haven't seen ANY arguments to the contrary.

Another superdelegate lost. Time to turn up the volume on the whole "we cannot disenfranchise Florida and Michigan voters" arguement. Hillary will need those delegates now more than ever.

This endorsement has nothing to do with RACE. Why blame so many others but those running the Hillary campaign!

It's the media against Hillary
It's the Clinton haters against Hillary
It's the lovers of Monica Lewinsky against Hillary
It's the problem of being given the FISRT question each time.
It's becuase Obama copies Hillary's answers
It's because of that period of the month
It's because of not "meeting me in Ohio earlier for the debate."
It's because of not finding time to file my taxes

When is this ever going to stop? I care less about the positions of these candidates. I am interested in leadership that;

will restore the values and image of the U.S. to teh world
will make me feel proud at home and abroad
will give me real HOPE about the challenges that lie ahead
will BRING people together to solve real problems!!!

Wow, what a concept. A politician listening to his constituency, as it should be. The people have spoken loud and clear for Obama.

As an African-American man,I appreciate the sacrifice of John Lewis during the civil rights movement.But the bandwagon is FULL!!!!!!
It's time to focus on the White House- Beat McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know that saying about rats jumping off a ship….yeah.

Karen - You are so far off the reservation that it's scary. How is Obama a liar? Please site examples. He has been more then accountable on his actions or mishaps, unlike Hillary. Your ignorance shows when you say "I bet Obama will be sworn on Koran book but not the bible". First of all, it's Quran, and if you'd actually bother to educate yourself, you would know that Obama was sworn into the Senate with the Holy Bible.

Please wake up, do some homework, and get over your racist self. People like you is why the democratic party is so divided.

P.S. - Ignorance is bliss.

Another 'Profiles in Courage' chapter, this time for Rep. Lewis.

I live in ATL, in Lewis' district. Because he lacks integrity and gives in to pressure, how can I expect him to stand up for me. I will be voting against him in future elections.

To Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL,
That was a very ignorant statement for you to make. How many black senators have supported white candidates for so may years? Too many to name! Please stop it with your racist views.

Gee, I'm so surprised.

I don't care who endorses Obama, he 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

Mr.Lewis,The bible clearly states a double minded man is unstable in

all his ways.You could never be a friend of mine.I am

convinced,Washington need to cleaned out ,with all new blood.

Whats the big deal. He wasn't the first

Hillary is obligated to the voters to stay in ALL THE WAY to the Convention until ALL VOTES are counted including FLORIDA & MICHIGAN even if its a Brokered Convention - If Obama is short of Votes, he would have just as much obligation to either QUIT or Stay in as Hillary would. Even the Republicans dont hound Huckabee as much as they do Hillary and he has 0 chance !!

It appears the gods have said that Madam Clinton, will neither get the nomination nor become President. Very inteesting how the once ridiculed and almost rejected stone is fast becoming the main piller that hold the house, This is indeed the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in the sight of men. Lets keep watching.

I would switch from Hillary to Obama, too.
I can't believe she demanded Obama to literally denounce and reject Farrakhan. Does she have any respect for our freedom of speech?

How can this medieval queen be our president or even senator?

DItto for Proud Californian

He did exactly what he should have done. He was elected by the people and he should represent what the people who elected him represent. Because Obama had such a strong win in that state, it shows what the Demicrates of that state want. I, for one, think it's a good thing. It's nice to vote for something and not have a representive that I put in place tell me I'm wrong and go a different way.

A black man endorsing a black man…whats new?

Guess with a friend like that, you don't need any enemies. I used to admire the man…that has just disintegrated. Although I suppose it's all politics isn't it - everyone wants to be on the side of perceived winner - how disappointing.

The problem alot of the superdelegates are facing is that they backed Hillary too soon because they liked Bill, not Hillary. Now they are seeing who is the better candidate and backing based on their true convictions. Doesn't help Hillary that she, hands down LOST the debate last night. Way to go Barack.

Rep. John Lewis did the right thing. He did not undermine the voters of his district which Barack Obama carried in the p