February 29, 2008
Posted: 05:27 PM ET

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Clinton has a slight edge in Ohio while the two are statistically tied in Texas (AP Photo).

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are statistically tied in Texas while the New York Democrat holds a slight lead in Ohio, according to a new poll out Friday of the crucial March 4 primary states.

According to a new poll from Fox News, Clinton holds an 8-point lead in Ohio (46-38 percent), buoyed by demographics that have carried her to victory in previous primaries — white women, seniors, and members of the working class.

Obama has a slight edge in Texas (48-45 percent), but is statically tied with the New York Democrat there given the poll's 4 percentage point margin of error. The poll suggests Clinton's base is holding up in the state, but that support is not enough to overtake Obama's strong advantage among independent and African-American voters.

Factoring in the Fox poll, a CNN analysis of the most recent surveys from Ohio and Texas show Clinton with a 7-point lead in Ohio and Obama up by 4 in Texas.

The new poll comes on the same day both presidential campaigns sought to raise the other's expectations next Tuesday. Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said Clinton needs to garner decisive wins to chip away at the Illinois senator's significant lead among pledged delegates. But Clinton communications director Howard Wolfson contended that Obama should win all the March 4 contests given that he outspent Clinton nearly 2 to 1 in those states.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Brandon C.   March 1st, 2008 1:04 am ET

We need a president that will bring real change to the tired policies of the white house. That president is Barack Obama.

We need a president that says no to the Special interests. that is Barack Obama.

Many People have been critizing his popularity with independents and crossover Republicans. This will only help him in the general elections when these people across the country vote for him.

How can you elect Hillary Clinton, after special interests donated millions to her campaign, she supports NAFTA (she cant deny it anymore), and whose healthcare plan will leave millions of Americans , paying mandated government fines instead of paying for the healthcare that they need.

Vote Obama 08 Yes We Can

looking ahead   February 29th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

The problem for Hillary is that she is READY on day one, but Obama is READAY on day 1, day 2, day 5, day 19, day 22, day 30 …… He is ready everyday and all the way till the end. Plus, he is not only ready for Hillary, he is also ready for Billary, and ready for McCain. He is smart with a vision, he is prepared with a plan, he is formidable with a spirit. He is in politics for a higher purpose, Hillary is fighting in politics. That's what separates them. That's is why Hillary can't win.

Florida for Obama 08

BTW, if Obama comes to Florida to campaign for a week, FL will be in his command.

Dave in Florida   February 29th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Put an end to the BUSH – CLINTON Monarchy!!!! 20 + yrs. and counting

That's not the change our country need.

No to Hilary Clinton!!!!

No to Jeb Bush!!!!

It's time for real change.

OBAMA in 08!!!!!!

Linda Tripp   February 29th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

I keep hearing grom some Hillary supporters that those who embrace Obama are kool-aid drinkers and foolish etc. etc.

I guess this lends credibility that Democrats and liberals are indeed nuts, just like the rest of us suspected..Thanks for reinforcing whta the rest of America already knew..

Makes Sense To Me ...   February 29th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

This Is What Experience Gets You …

"No Single Raindrop Believes I-t … Is To B-l-a-m-e For The F-l-o-o-d"

Jubilee   February 29th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Hillary is an Obamanation to the campaign…

Is it any wonder why Hillary, Bill, and John McCain are all vigorously attacking Barack? He is obviously the man to beat. But it will take many more than three to beat Obama–he is the future of America. He is the hope for America.

Let's end the DYNASTY! Bush Clinton Bush and not another Clinton.

Barack is America's Man!

Tom   February 29th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

My god you Hillary supporters are so blind…Her taxes…why do you think she has'nt released them yet…..everyone else has…think about it….It's no use they would'nt be able to understand it anyway…they're still reading DR.Seuss books

loretta   February 29th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Barack Obama- Too Young

John McCain- Too Old

Hillary Clinton_ Just Right!

Mr.T   February 29th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

I am 42 years old and have endured Bush / Clinton / Bush for my entire adult voting life. It is time for a change, note i said time for A change. Sernetor offers that Change. A change from the same ole same ole politics. Not that I don't think Senator Obama isn't sincere, or that he doesn't believe his own words, but honestly should anyone truely believe either candidate will be able to accomplish everything they say that would like too? Of course not, and if you do, you are living in Huckabee's Miracle land. But I digress.

People want to point out that Senetor Obama does not have enough experience to be Commander in Chief. But does Senator Clinton have the experience either? Has she been President before? She says she has 35 years experience in Public service, He says he has 20 years. Lets do some Huck-a-math, here, she is roughly roughly 15 years his senior, hence the simple math says she has 15 years more experience. But what does that count for?

Do we Hope and Work for the future, or do we settle for the same ole, same ole?

Obama in '08

Pedro in AZ   February 29th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

This Veteran of Chicano movement experienced first hand what Blacks in positions of authority will do to stop other minorities for participation on their government programs. If Latinos think that Obama is their friend and will be open to them when it comes to education, housing and immigration and support for our many veterans they are in for a rude awakening. Hillary is a true friend and believes in fairness to all. Tejanos vote for Hillary. Young ones, if you doubt this, talk to your parents or someone in your community that was an activist in the late 60's and early 70's.

Trish   February 29th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

I can see why any of you would take a chance voting on Obama.It has been over over the internet when he was running for Senator that he was an Muslim.I don't know if he is or not …but that is something I just see taking a chance on.We know how and what they want to do to us.
Just REALLY think about it ,is it worth it !!!!!!!

Dave in Florida   February 29th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

How dumb are the people of Ohio to have the candidate that supported NAFTA and help lose 50,000 jobs in Ohio in the lead ? Bilary has LOST 11 straight states, never thanked the people that voted for her in the previous states who voted for her, she's mismanaged her campaign. and now the great state Ohio want to destroy the Democratic party and our chances in Nov. by her leading in the polls up there…..WAKE UP!!!

OBAMA in 08!!!!!

Laurence "Keeping it real"   February 29th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

BillCT, What did you me?

Bayou Joe   February 29th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

9/11 will forever be ingrained in my mind. A day of infamy comparable to Pearl Harbor. So don't tell me Senator Obama to forget about it.

edmond   February 29th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

yeah,i think the media is trying to give this poor woman a heart attack when she loses ohio,new hampshire new hampshire the other way round

Sonya, OREGON   February 29th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

How can you Hillary-maniancs think that she would be the stronger candidates against McCain??? According to ALL the polls, McCain wins in a landslide against Hillary! Whereas Obama would win against McCain! There's no way a cry-as-soon-as-it-gets-too-emotional woman like Hillary could beat a tough old war veteran like McCain. It's a sad way for her to lose, but lose she will. If we don't come together behind Obama, we're DOOMED to the McMonster!!!

tierre, VT   February 29th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

I can't wait to see Oboma on the ballot! We Vermonter's may not have much clout, but we are waitin' for our chance to hand over most of our delegates to him! And hey, I'm a woman of 27 and I just want to say, as a woman, I do not want to see a woman lead this country…at least not this one.

D.dee   February 29th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Come on Texas get it together. We need an experienced leader. to get the job done. Obama pontificates about his plans. But, as Senator Clinton points out, he doesn't show up to participate in getting the plans implemented. If he truly has strong feelings about the happenings in Afghanistan and wants to look like he means what he says in the debates, he most definitely should have made time for his committee responsibilities. This just proves that Obama doesn't have a clue about what it takes to achieve his plans. He lacks experience, depth of knowledge and is generally ill-prepared to handle the major problems this country faces or to interface with international leaders. His lack of experience makes him the worst candidate to handle any kind of crisis – domestically or abroad. Obama's immaturity is very apparent in several encounters with the press. He has trouble answering unscripted questions as well as any question that falls out side of his stump speeches. He would be such a disaster for our country. He is not ready to be Commander in Chief.

WJ   February 29th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I can't believe Hillary's advisors have said "he SHOULD win given how much he's spent". I mean…I can't even comprehend their reasoning for that argument. If that's the case then surely it's you fault for not raising enough money and spending it on ads – that's your job, to get her votes! The fact is, Obama could easily lose both states and still be frontrunner by some margin. Hillary supporters need to get behind a democratic candidate.

TIM   February 29th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

DO WE REALLY WANT AN INEXPERIENCED 40+ YR OLD RUNNING THE USA, HE WILL SPEND MORE TIME OOHING AND AWWING IN THE WHITE HOUSE BEFORE HE EVER GETS TO DOING ANYTHING, AND WHATS HE GOING TO DO, HE CAN TALK ALL HE WANTS BUT WITH NO HISTORY ABOUT DOING ANY OF THE THINGS HE'S TALKING ABOUT GIVING HIM SUPPORT IS JUST NOT RIGHT, IF THE USA WAS IN GOOD SHAPE ECONOMY WISE, THEN YEA WHY NOT, BUT AT THIS TIME, IN THE SHAPE WERE IN HILLARY IS OUR BEST CHOICE. ITS THE NEWS MEDIA HAS DONE NOTHING BUT SHOWCASE HER SINCE SHES ENTERED, GIVEN HERE A HARD TIME, BUT SHES STILL STANDING, AND HAS GIVEN A FREE RIDE WITH NO LOOKING AT HIS POLITICAL HISTORY, WHAT THERE IS OF IT.

Ande from KC   February 29th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Who really knows what will happen in Ohio, Texas, Vermont & Rhode Island?

Clinton & Obama are both so close, it could really go either way.

I hope Obama wins. I have a bad feeling about Hillary.

She always carries these big fake smiles and then with that same fake smile she says she is too busy to hand over her tax returns.

It's going to be a sad day for Hillary supporters when her tax returns are leaked.

NO_MO_CLINTONS in Tokyo   February 29th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna   February 29th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

If Hillary unjustly loses the nomination due to a fanatical cult movement, then we as Hillary supporters must try to block Obama from winning the general election by voting for McCain in November 08. Hillary supporters vote for McCain if she loses the democratic nomination! I am a lifelong Democrat, but I will campaign for McCain if we cannot have Hillary.

Come on folks, let's see the reality of what is going on here. An article was published saying Hillary's black delegates are being threatened and pressured to switch over to Obama???? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. What the heck is this turning into? The Obama fanatics are turning this into a race war!! This is not right. VOTE HILLARY CLINTON….wake up America and see what is happening!

Karen G   February 29th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

We can't judge Hillary by what Bill did as we are all our own person, responsible for ones self.Altough I have to say that life was better then,when Bill was in office, things were great until we had an unknown inexpereinced George Bush in office, So keep up the good work Ohio and vote for Hillary with experience.

Pablo Veragusti   February 29th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Obama wantnts change! but come on America thats all we need is another Black man begging for change! HAHA Vote for Hillary Clinton.

someone smiling in Texas   February 29th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

right about now, I'm fed up with the only thing Obama can bring to the table Iraq,Iraq,Iraq, by now people should get the idea that the only thing Obama is doing is getting into the hearts of the people that have a loved one out there, whether it be a husband,wife,son,daughter, a friend and yes everybody what's them back, but what about the other issues being brought up by Hillary and Obama has no clue on, wake up people because ones he's got your vote the Iraq,Iraq,Iraq issue will remain the same. MY FELLOW TEXANS……lets show Obama what the largest state can do for Hillary…………..take her straight to the White House.

Nina   February 29th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

The most important aspect of the next 4 yrs is our relationships with countries overseas. Hillary already has relationships in good standing with our allies and a reputation for fairness and intelligence with the remainder of the world.

Let's let Hillary fix this mess – Obama is welcome in 2016.
I'll even vote for him then. But, not this time, not at this place in history.

Indiana Bob   February 29th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

I see where black superdelegates are being persuaded and threatened by Obama supporters to switch their vote from Clinton to Obama. Not because he has better policy issues. Not because he would make a better president. But simply because he is black. How racist!! How pathetic!!

AL   February 29th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

People need to stop hating and accept the fact that Obama is the better candidate. Hillary has too many mood swings and flip flops on too many issues. If you make a decision then stick by it, don't change your stand as convenient.

June T.   February 29th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

I am sick to death of the New's Media voicing their thoughts and comments about the candidates..I can tell that you guys are prejudice against Hillary Clinton, especially a person by the name of Soldad something or other. She said tonight that the independents and undecided people in Ohio were enough to put O'bama over Clinton, but when the Texas polls were read, Hillary had just As many independents and undecided in Texas, but she didn't say they were enough to PUt HILLARY over the top, it is apparent to me and has been for months that you guys are for O'bama and every chance you get you put her down..when O'bama does anything, Oh he is perfect and when she says anything you act like she has committed the unpardonable sin..YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED and treating HILLARY CLINTON In this manner. If I get the chance to vote for her I WILL..and if not I won't vote for anybody..I am a reg. Democrat and have always tried to stay with my party, but this time..I won't be voting for President or V. PRes.-I'll just write in Elvis Presley's name for President and be done with it..that is unless O'bama asks Hillary to be his running mate and she accepts..she is a great woman..I voted for Bill twice and would again..I lived good financially when the Clinton'
s were in office..JT

Christie   February 29th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Everyone in states that vote on March 4th Please Please go and vote. I live in Texas and have already voted and plan to caucus Tuesday night. So be sure and do that also. 35% of the delegates are chosen by the caucus'. Please vote for Hillary she is the best candidate and provides solutions. Please don't be fooled and think that Obama is the better candidate….. you are being set up!!!! So let's show the networks it will not work and vote Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY 08

Mia   February 29th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

The main difference between Barack and Hillary is that Hillary is saying that she can deliver on her promises because of her experience, political skills and connections. Barack is saying he can deliver on his promises if the American people, beyond the campaign, stay motivated, involved and stand with him against those who oppose the policy changes, like univerisal healthcare, that a majority of Americans have wanted whether Republicans or Democrats were in power in Washington. Hillary's way of getting things done has been tried before. If Barack's way is successful, it will be the first time I've seen it in action during my lifetime. That is why it would be considered a "change".

I am not worried about Barack Obama letting me down, but the American people who he, or really any candidate needs to support them, in order to be able take back our government from special interest or those with influence and money. Are all you people who are arguing back and forth on internet sites, writing checks and speculating about what Barack, Hillary or even any Republican candidate will or will not do for you ready to do what it takes to make sure that we, the American people, are heard after all the hype has died down over this campaign? Stop blaming the politicians for our own laziness and unwillingness to move unless we're really hurting. After all this hoopla dies down, the "evil" special interest groups, the powerful and connected are waiting on you all to go back to your daily grind, television shows or whatever your were doing. My fear is that this is exactly what will happen unless a canidate like Barack Obama finds a way to keep those of us who are not self-motivated involved in the political process, otherwise there will be no real change. Although many will be ready to blame him or whoever wins, we should know in are hearts, we really only have ourselves to blame .

bimmer   February 29th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

The moderator of the ticker is also the campaign chair of the drug user, who bought his house 300K less than market value, cause he has busniess relationships with a slum lord.

anonoymous   February 29th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

I have watched about 5 debates now and can not seem to see why these people follow Obama. When asked on some of the issues asked he agrees with Hillary. My understanding is his views are to mock hers but out speak her to make the dilusional people of America feel all warm and fuzzy inside. On some questions the man stuters his answer.(Louis Farackan) Some of you really need to get your head out of the back door.

Linda   February 29th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

I agree with Mad in Texas. Wake up America! Stop believing all that CNN is putting out about Hillary. They are very Anti-Hillary and their polls don't line up with outside polls in Texas and Ohio.I have been searching polls for weeks. Let the truth be told in Texas, Ohio and RI on Tuesday.
Go Girl! Hillary 08

D.   February 29th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Mr. Obama, what do you call this ad? You said Clinton's Ad is scare ad. What's yours? Once again, your ad basically steals the premise of the Clinton ad. You are a hypocrite.

Texas, please vote for Hillary!

bimmer   February 29th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

I was watching a documentary about Castro. His great oratory inspired a lot of people to misery. Reminded of someone in this primary. Afraid to mention his name for fear of making CNN displeased.

Sharon   February 29th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

SR if you were paying attention you would know that Michigan & Florida violated democrat party rules and knew upfront that if they changed their primary date there delegates would not be seated and would not count. Hillary and all the other candidates agreed to these rules and signed on to it. You can't back peddled and change the rules as you go. Just another example of the Clintons always changing the rules to suit themselves.

Joe   February 29th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Hilary claims to have 35 years experience, doing what? Being married to a President or Governor is not experience. She has about 8 years of elective office experience. Going by her melodramatic and disastrous campaign, constant whining, playing the gender card and the race card (all to no effect), we are seeing an empty suit campaigning on a platform of entitlement — it is her turn and this black guy has come from nowhere to take her entitlement away. Where is her "strength" and "experience". It is all hog wash. The truth is that Hilary would be nowhere is she was not a white woman who is the wife of a former President.

Tyler in Raleigh   February 29th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

So Obama goes 11-0, will likely beat Hillary in TX (if only by a few %) and whip her in Vermont….. but thats not enough???

Hillary will have not won a primary or caucuses (even though she has stated those don't count) in almot a month by the time March 4th comes around.

So you are telling me if they tie 2-2 that she will still claim victory? Or even if he wins all 4 but narrowly she still claims its not enough? What does it take for her to realize this country does not want another Clinton/Bush in the White House??

bimmer   February 29th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

If Obama were to become President and scrws up as I predict he will, CNN will be held responsible.

bimmer   February 29th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Of the two photos here, one look Presidential, the other looks like a slumlord who fooled a lot of people a lot of times by stealing paragrapghs from others. Where is the outrage?

changing times   February 29th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Hillary will win is she keeps making people think she's been victimized. They will come to her rescue because they fell sorry for her and she will become the nominee. The Republicans then will systematically destroy her.

They are scared to death of Obama. Anyone who's taken the time to read his book, search his record or read his website knows he's brilliant and a man to be reckoned with. Put that together with his superb fundraising skills, ability to mobilize people with record turn out numbers and his ability to rise above the fray. They know how hard It would be to run against him.

They want Hillary! And they very well may get her and then get back into the White House. Brilliant Republican strategy and Dem's are too stupid to do what's politically necessary to win in November.

Common Sense   February 29th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Release your taxes Hillary!!! Or did Peter Paul give your more money without you reporting it?

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

what really makes you think things will be any different if Obama gets in, he is a Politician and will owe a mound of favours that he will have to pay back, this man makes me scared, he is a wolf in sheeps clothing.

James Woods   February 29th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Obama 2008 for President

Hillary continues to spew self-defacing fear among the Democrats. She is not fit for the very same reason one wouldn't want the Republicans in office – lies and fear-mongering to win the election. Next, she'll tell us to prepare for the Cold War and bomb who better to bomb Iran. She is emotional and duplicitous. I fear for New York as the Senator, much more so as the President. Your words and actions are condemning you!

Alan   February 29th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

The media is drinking the Clinton Koolaid. Last week she need to win BOTH Ohio and TX by decisive margins. They are backing away from it because she has accused them of being bias.
Anyways, it took 35 contests for Obama to build a +145 lead in pledge delegates with some decisive wins (+20 or more in 5 contests). Do you really think she can can overcome that in 11 contests by winning by 5, 8, even if she won everything left. THINK AGAIN

Gerry   February 29th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Interesting how CNN do not publish posts that are critical to what they write

Uniter, the Divider   February 29th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

My last day as a democrat will be the day Obama becomes the nominee. All this talk of uniting the United States and hope and blah blah, look what happened, he ended up dividing his own party. Democrats were never divided as they are now, not during Clinton, not during Carter, actually never before were democrats so against the other candidate. And I bet it would have not happened if it were anybody but Obama. So, my point is that Obama is the divider.

Fanstay and fairytale are two beautiful words, and they are worth boloney. In real world experience matters the most. So I am choosing experience this election instead of boloney. And I will vote for McCaine if not Hillary.

bimmer   February 29th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The best political team CNN claims it has is best for Obama, not for others.

Hillary 08   February 29th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Hey Mark, Where do you live? Where do you get off saying that Ohio is a state full of hillbiliies? Have you ever been to Ohio? You base your comments on your one friend who just moved there? Wow. Obama can keep your vote because you are an ignorant piece of ….

…and I don't even live in Ohio.

bimmer   February 29th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

This Obama character is so phony. And CNN would not publish anything bad about him. That makes CNN phony too.

Gabriel   February 29th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Just shows that the more people get to know Obama in a state, the more even those polls become. For example:

02/25/08:
Ohio Democratic Primary
The Ohio Poll – Clinton 47, Obama 39
PPP (D) – Clinton 50, Obama 46
SurveyUSA – Clinton 50, Obama 44

02/28/08 – 02/29/08
Ohio Democratic Primary
Reuters/CSpan/Zogby – Clinton 44, Obama 42
Rasmussen – Clinton 47, Obama 45

ALl data available at RealClearPolitics.Com

Cathy   February 29th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Obama is a bunch of hot air supported by kool aid drinking people who are delusional. No way I can support someone who is so much fluff. GO HILLARY!

Marai   February 29th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Wouldn't it be great if Obama won in Texas. …and Clinton won Ohio,but Obama won more delegates in Ohio than Clinton.

Sweet victory is just around the corner…we still have three more days of momentum to win the Ohio vote.

Yes we can!!!
Go Obama 08

Marai   February 29th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Wouldn't it be great if Obama won in Texas. …and Clinton won Ohio,but Obama won more delegates in Ohio than Clinton.

Sweet victory is just around the corner…we still have three more days of momentum to win the Ohio vote.

Yes we can!!!
Go Obama 08

:)   February 29th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

That is such a cut pic of the two.

Obama '08!

Rick   February 29th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

So now Hillary says Obama has to win all 4 on Tuesday to be legit. That means if Hillary wins 1 of the last 15, she'll be the candidate of choice. And she's qualified to lead on that logic. What a moron!!!

vixtor   February 29th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

i want to know if the "independents" and "college educated" are sheep as well…use your brain and the money you put in your education not to distance yourself on a trend, but to really ask the right questions…talking about divide of the Democratic vote…pure pressure to belong to the Obama groups…independent and highly educated…the polls are so stupid with this categorization, who wants to be blue collar worker these days

this is an other blow for HRC by the very BHO oriented media…so DONT BELIEVE THE POLLS WHEN U VOTE TX OH

HILLARY 08

ps. BoO is funny (Barack out of Oval office)

bigmomma   February 29th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Obama reminds me of Bush! ALOT..He talks and preaches and carries on… you just know, that there is not an original thought in his head. He can not answer a non scripted question in an articulate manner. He is like a really good looking Howdy Doody Doll…And apparently he can't even hire a geniune speech writer. It is also quite interesting that he and the "Obama (Oprah machine) Camp"are forcing the race card..

Please Ohio and Texas and Rhode Island..Show us your good Judgement! All you Republicans voting for Obama – come on..
Do unto others.

TerryD   February 29th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

I DO NOT BELIEVE THESE POLLS FOR ONE MINUTE. ESPECIALLY THE ONE'S THAT COME FROM CNN, FOX TV. OR MSNBC.

I BELIVE THE MAJORITY OF DEMOCRATIC VOTERS WILL COME TO THE POLLS AND VOTE FOR HILLARY R. CLINTON IN A MAJOR WAY.

I BELIEVE THAT IF THE AFRICIAN-AMERICIANS WERE NOT SO PRESSURED TO VOTE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE OF HIS COLOR INSTEAD OF VOTING FOR CLINTON BECAUSE OF HER SUBSTANCE AND EXPERIENCE THEY WOULD ALL VOTE FOR CLINTON…

BUT NO ONE IS IN THE POLL BOOTH EXCEPT YOURSELF AND YOUR BELIEFS….

SO VOTE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON THE FUTURE PRESIDENT OF AMERICA.

Bob   February 29th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

They are both qualify maybe for a babysitters position.

Deneen DuBose   February 29th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Does Hillary have experience? she does have more than Barack Obama. Who is Barack Obama, does any one really know??
I have been a die hard Democrat for years, I have never voted a republican for president, well I guess there is a first time for everything. If Barack Obama is nominated, looks like John MCcain gets another Democrats vote.
So much for uniting the Democrats.

Melany Markland   February 29th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

YES SHE CAN!

Irma   February 29th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

A sign I love from the rallies, written by supporters: "Hillary. Our first Latina President!" That's our girl!

Tiago   February 29th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Dear Americans, I´m European from this side of Atlantic I see OBAMA as the best choice for president, Billary is just more and the same from the past you need someone with new ideas and conviction.

Irma   February 29th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

That's Our Girl!

Jim Wagner   February 29th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Obsama will do well in ITX with Indepents and Republicans – but will lose the true Democratic vote.

William A N.S. Canada   February 29th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

As far as Hillary's Tax Return. Why don't you ask for Obama's report on his land deal et al with Rezko if you truly want transparency. The media still hasn't brought that to light.

There is much the voters don't know about Obama. There has been nothing shed on his past except what he wanted to tell you.

In comparison, there has been nothing left unturned on Hillary. The media has reported on every time she turns around. So there are no surprises with Hillary.

Obama supporters are basing their support on what they see now before them. President Bush is a prime example of how voters can get fooled on perceptions. Obama is what he portrays now to Americans as there is nothng else to go on. Hillary is all of her past and her present with nothing left to hide. Hillary has no surprises.

KATHY   February 29th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Somebody explain to me what makes Hilllbilly more qualified than Obama? The woman is a senator, just like him. Is there actually some idiot out there who believes because she slept with Bill Clinton she is more qualified to be president than anyone else? If he had been a surgeon, i'd hope she wouldn't think she was qualified to perform brain surgery. Frankly i'm not impressed by her qualifications – not that i've found alot of them. I was sick of this woman before she started, heaven help if she's around for 4 to 8 years. I almost hope she does get elected, tho i won't be voting for her, then everybody can get this woman president thing out of their system. Just remember Clinton voters, once she's in the white house you've got no one to blame but yourselves.

Irma   February 29th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Hillary supporters, if BO gets the nomination via courtesy of cross over Republicans during the primary; we will write her in during the general. Especially since the cross over’s will go back to their side. CNN had a story about these crossover’s today. The voters actually admitted it ON CAMERA! We are the Democratic base that supports her. There are more of us supporting her than BO. Write her in if we need to. Spread the word….

OBAMA 08   February 29th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

SOMETHING DID HAPPEN IN THE WORLD AND SHE FAILED. SHE VOTED FOR THE IRAQ WAR.

Bob   February 29th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Hillary talking about experiance. See how did Bush run the country? He too experienced . I think always new faces are better to bring a change. . Go Obama …… I hope people got a chance to change the course of the country. Do not loose it. Vote for change.

Dusacre   February 29th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Good News for Hillary supporters: Rush Limbaugh endorses Hillary. He asked all republicans in Texas to vote for Hillary! Way to go Hillary!

I would like to remind you of the prophetic words of a dead man, late Rev. Jerry Falwell: “I certainly hope that Hillary is the candidate. I hope she's the candidate, because nothing will energize my (constituency) like Hillary Clinton. If Lucifer ran, he wouldn't”

If Hillary Rodham Clinton is the Democrats' presidential nominee in 2008, it will motivate republicans to oppose her more than if the devil himself were running.

angela worthy   February 29th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Obama is the man for the job and i love him and so will you when he change America

st louis   February 29th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I will be with Hillary right up until, they walk her out the door. Good Night.

Alicia   February 29th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

The news sheds an unfavorable light on Hillary. Obama would make a great salesman. They all tell you what you want to hear. The difference being that Hillary could answer your question, and Obama would not know how. Americans are like sheep, they base theire decisions on who is ahead and who wants to vote for a loser? I will vote for Hillary and I think once people can think for themselves and not follow the biased opinions of the news stations which should be neutral but obviously are not, I can only hope that Hillary who has worked her whole life on improving the living conditions and concerns of the American people will win. It appears that the American people may be able to see the light after all.

Sly (from Cameroon)   February 29th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

The fact of the matter is: it certainly does take some experience for Obama, who has been an elected official for some 11 years (as opposed to Hillary's 6) to have pulled off his campaign the way he has done so far. We should not confuse experience with longevity.

Mike Aaron   February 29th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

It is apparent 2 me now more then ever in regard 2 Senator Clinton, that this election is not about us, it's all about her! Her goals! Her ambitions! And nothing more. As of right now I will no longer support her ambitions for any office considering that I am also from the state of NY! If she were 2 win the nomination this party will be torn apart, point blank period!

kevin   February 29th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

No one has polarized this nation more than Obama. I am tired of hearing how black super deligates are being strong armed to vote for a black guy. What has this country come to. The last time I checked only 10% of America were black. It is time to wake up and vote for the best candidate and this time it is a woman. Wake up America. Clinton is going to win big in Texas. Just watch and see.

Ohio for Hillary   February 29th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

I have been volunteering for the Hillary campaign and just got off the phone with a voter that was starting to lean to Obama because of the media… After speaking with him I believe he will vote for Hillary now. No matter how you slice it, the media has given Obama a free ride! Just this week all these disturbing relations have come out that Obama has had and they are trying to blow it off. If that was Hillary, she would be torn apart! To all the democrats out there, please don't let the media make your mind up, please do some research on your own and make up your own minds! Hopefully you will see that the right candidate is Hillary, the one that will lead our country back to greatness!! HILLARY 08!!!

Arthur Villarreal   February 29th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Hillary will carry Texas by 8 to 10 percentage points.Mexican Americans in Texas will see to it.We love the Clintons in Texas.They are like Gods to us.
Go HILLARY!!!!

Audrey Cross   February 29th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Hail to the chief -Obama. Earlier before he won all those primaries I thought he was the right person for the White House now I'm completely sure. With the major endorsements he is getting it looks as though he will win. All the best to you Senator.

victorybill.   February 29th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

hillary did not get it right when the phone rang in broad day light ; she will not get it right half asleep when the phone rings at 3 am. exercise good judgement for once and exit with grace.

Deb IL   February 29th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

It will almost be worth it to see Obama debate McCain to see him stutter and stammer around when he doesn't have HIllary there to give him all of the answers. I don't want to hear ANYONE gripe if O is elected and actually doesn't follow through on his hopes and dreams that everyone has bought into, because there will be an equal number of Clinton supporters who didn't vote for him to tell you "We told you so!"

Be fair Jeaninne   February 29th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Since you bring up Rezko, I feel it is just that I highlight acouple of Mrs. Clinton's closes friends.

Ever heard of Norman Hsu? How about Peter Paul? Stan Lee?

This is definetely a game Mrs.Clinton wants to avoid, and a game the Repulicans are ready to play.

Rodney   February 29th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Michelle Obama says if Barak does not win this time, there will not be another opportunity.

Hillary is positioned well for a comeback!

Rodney
Florida

merlin   February 29th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

If Hillary defeated someday, she failed absolutely due to the enemies among Democratic Party, due to the biased medias such as CNN, due to the sleepy white men, but other than the person who deliberately hide his own middle name.

truth hurts   February 29th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Tim February 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Barack walks up to the mic…and says,

"If one candidate’s trying to scare you and the other one’s trying to get you to think, if one candidate’s appealing to your fears and the other one’s appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope."

Then says,

"Just so I don't get called a plagiarist, I want you to know those words aren't mine. They are the words of Bill Clinton.”

Yes…Bill Clinton’s words, said to a crowd in Philadelphia on October 25, 2004.

HA!

Leslie   February 29th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Ohio is not racist, we are pro-women. It is time another gender took over America. Men in control have dug all of us a grave that we may never get out of. A female president may be our only answer, and it couldn't come soon enough.

HillaCrat-DemoCain-NoBama   February 29th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

I've never voted for a Republican. But if Obama is the Democratic nominee, I'll vote for McCain. Obama scares the bejesus out of me –he comes off as such an evangelical Elmer Gantry preacher who would be a disaster in foreign affairs – just like JFK was basically a catastrophe in foreign affairs despite all the mythologizing about him. Obama does not have the experience and the grit to be commander in chief. He’s a populist and he's never taken responsibility for any tough votes. I think he's the biggest fraud in politics. WAKE UP AMERICA. HILLARY CLINTON IS BRILLIANT AND WILL BE A BRILLIANT NATIONAL LEADER. BTW – I 'm an east coast liberal with three university degrees. I think any one with any education would be in awe of Hillary’s intellect and tenacity.

anonymous   February 29th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Wake up America and be prepared and strong if Obama wins….disasters will be coming. So, wake up before this happens and choose the right President.

manoj   February 29th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

hi america iam from canada and iam followinf dem race for president make no mistake the chossrn one is obama . he will make america what it is made for (strong& powerful) god bless america and obama

milton   February 29th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I think that Obama is good just to be a preacher if I want to listen to a preacher I go to church.
I want some one with experience to be comander in chief

Mary Ann   February 29th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I do not expect this to make in on the blog since none of my others have. I am a Canadian and I would be proud to have Senator Clinton in my corner. I really hope Texas and Ohio wake up and see what is happening here. The media is so against her and Obama can do no wrong. He talks without saying anything. He looks great in front of his huge crowds and yet in the debates he is awful. He hesitates, agrees with everything she says and he wins the debate. Go Figure. Go Hillary go if you lose it is not your loss but the democrats loss. And for all the african americans that supported the Clintons and the Clintons were there for them when needed. Shame on You. Now she needs you and you are all jumping ship. So much for being loyal.

mark   February 29th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

This is a game the Clintons and Bushes are playing on America.The Clintons are close friends of yhr Bushes and it might seem that they are not ,but indeed they are friends.America was told to stay out of the bushes and America didn't do so, we either get wars or scandels…
I think American had enough of the Bushes and the Clintons.

V   February 29th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I'm standing by Hillary! She is the one for the position and I believe she is concrete, realistic, brave and the best candidate.

Texas and Ohio-
Vote for Hillary…..she will prove her loyalty to the American people

Goooooo Hillary!   February 29th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I find it astounding that some people do not understand that if a candidate, any candidate is spending 2 to 3 times the amount of money in any state compared to the competition – if they don't win those states (or having bought them for some) – they loose…and it only really shows that they have to plunk an enormous amount of money down to buy the state.

People in Texas – Ohio, and all the rest – do not let this guy buy your vote and buy the election. Make your decisions on substance.

That is now what I want for a President. I want the person who will be there – who is BOTH experienced and change – who is not playing 'follow the leader' but is the leader! Hillary Rodham Clinton!

A voice of reason   February 29th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Who is Barack Obama? Do you even know? He may have potential but the bird is not done yet, stick him back in the oven (Congress) a few more years to cook (get some experience) so he understands the very government he wants to change and can actually create some of those relationships across the aisle that are needed to create that change. The job of president is too important to put someone in there with such a thin resume. If you had a serious illness would you go to a doctor with so little experience. Like Bush, will his advisors be running the country. Texas, Ohio, it is not too late. Think about it. Don't drink the kool-aid!

If Hillary does not get the nomination I will be voting for McCain. So much for Clinton voters who will support Obama.

Ann can CNN get some more balance back in their political reporting? Hillary bashing is quite a sport for your 'analysts'. Why aren't you more critical of Obama? Why don't you talk about his record and all these promises that he is making that he will not be able to deliver? If you can't spread the venom around a little more, then you can count on losing another member of this demographic as a viewer.

signed female in Virginia, over 40, +100K/year

Doctorguy   February 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

This is the second time Hillary would be President :)

Go Hillary!!!

cordova   February 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Fiscally reponsible campaign+ 1 consistent solid message+ Competent staff+ Efficient Organization+ Fantastic Victories= OBAMA

(You can't say the same for McCain or Hillary)

He led his campaign successfully.

He will do the same for COUNTRY.

PLEASE VOTE FOR OBAMA.

marc iacobelli CANADA   February 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

If CNN. reported fairly to Americans and world wide about thiselection Hillary would have won by now. bUT THE POWER OF THE MEDIA MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR HILLARY.CNN HAS FORGOTTEN WHAT THEY STAND FOR AND FORGOTTEN THAT NEWS SHOULD BE REPORTED TRUTHFULLY AND NOT PURSUED PEOPLE TO VOTE THE YOU WANT THEM TO.HAVE YOU CHECKED YOURRATINGS LATELY?IT;S DROPPING LIKE FLIES SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME ON ALL OG YOU

Treese   February 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Hiliary Clinton has ran a dirty race from day one. All the supposed negatives towards Obama have been brought out by her campaign. Why can't she just speak on what she has done, what she is doing, and what she plans to do. Dirty politics displays the integrity of the individual . How can I trust her to run our country effectively when she is running her campaign from the gutter.

Also, Hillary Universal healthcare takes away our freedom of choice, so what is the argument?

.

ne,pa   February 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Hillary and McCain=corrupt Washington insiders!
Obama 08!

KW   February 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

NEVER SEND A BOY TO DO A MAN'S JOB…….

………….SEND A WOMAN……..

HILLARY 08

James4OBAMA   February 29th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

11 contest horrible offsets to say the least. I heard this is a delagate race well team Clinton is loosing that too. When she was n a 2 to 1 lead she had nothing but good things to say about Obama. Why the change? Why all the attacks? I hope you guys remember before Iowa Hillary was not doing much to reach out to the youth vote. It was Obama's leadership in Iowa that taught team Clinton the value of the youth vote. It was Obama that first started the message of change. Only recently after her losses did she incorporate those into her message. I ask you, who is the real leader and who is the real follower?

Thomas   February 29th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I feel like I'm becoming schizophrenic. I can't decide whether I prefer to continue the pleasure of watching the democrats (candidates and supporters) acting like small children or to just have this whining over. I have to hand it to you folks, you are entertaining.

Victor Soria   February 29th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hillary los latinos estamos contigo
Hillary the Latino community support you all the way

Victory will be yours
La victoria es tuya

Hillary 08

Bill   February 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Edwards to declare Monday for Obama.

Mike   February 29th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

GO OBAMA away and let Hillary do the job we need her to do. She is the original and you are the copy. Learn from her and then maybe in 016 you can follow her.

She wont Ooops I pushed the wrong voting buttons like you did six times in favor of removing child welfare and other republican agendas.

See it Differently   February 29th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I am still trying to understand why Clinton can turn this campaign into a campaign about how hard it is because of the the "boys club" and she is a woman trying to get in. Flash for Mrs Clinton Obama is hardly a member of the "good old boys club". If you want to talk about how hard someone has had it all of his life experiences it is Obama. He didn't grow up in a comfortable suburban environment. He has been working and scraping all his life. Mrs Clinton is fnow for the person whose income is $50,000 and below but she refuse to release her tax return. Could it be that it might show she is of the wealthy elite? At least Obama is having fun and making us all remember we can be one people just as our forefathers envisioned.

paul   February 29th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

hillary has been complaining about the favorable media coverage that obama has recieved. i think she has been getting much more favorable coverage considering her and bill's past.

ChicoSez   February 29th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

The dem party wants to dump overboard a hard working middle aged woman who has devoted the last 40 years to building the dem party and go for a younger prettier trophy candidate.

BL-NYC   February 29th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

So funny to read all of these people saying "it's so great to see Obama catching up"… Are you kidding people!!!
It is actually the other way around… Senator Clinton is catching up and fast!!!
The truth is coming out and eyes are opening!!!
No experience… None. That does not sound like "hope" to me…

MacD-FL   February 29th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I'm still waiting for one of Hillary's cheerleaders to list in detail all of her so-called experience. This is the biggest scam of her campaign. She and Barak have BOTH been Senators on the national scene. Her former experience as the wife of a President is NOT political experience nor has she ever served in the military….meanwhile Barak served politically in his own home state (not as a carpet bagger to another state) and had many years prior as an attorney and community leader. Additionally, in case anyone is interested, most Presidents were former Governors with NO national or foreign policy experience AND our current (idiot) President had never even left the country before being elected as President.

charles   February 29th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

am from sweden Obama is inspiring people over here as well. many here in sweden favor him over hillary. the world wants something new. don't dissapoint us AMERICA. SWEDEN LOVES OBAMA.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   February 29th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I am sure she is doing a lot better.

Dolores   February 29th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

How come there hasn't hasn't been any hoopla over Hillary's camp raising 35 million in February? Oh Right, this is the Obama media.

Karen P   February 29th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

As an independent, I am sick to death of the Clintons and their whiney tactics and shady financial dealings. She can't win on her so called "experience" so she has to resort to scare tactics now, since her mood swings didn't work. She is entirely too UNSTABLE to ever be President and will divide the country even worse than Bush!

Jess E Fordyce   February 29th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Sadly I've been traveling out of country this winter and have missed all the free drama on TV. Obama or Mrs. Clinton? A black Senator with no experience, or a female Senator with the experience of being a cuckold married to a slick yet impeached President. This is fun to watch! I'd vote for a qualified black woman, but I wouldn't vote for either of these candidates just wanting to see the first black, or the first woman elected President.

Senator John McCain will slam those lightweights. I just hope the Democrats continue to eviscerate each other. They are campaigning quite effectively for John McCain!

Jess in Minnesota

Gary   February 29th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Seems everytime Hillary puts out an add ,Obama has to put almost the same thing out , He is such a follower. Just like their debates. Where Obama has to agree with Hillary when she goes first,becuase he cant speak his own speeches. Irag is the only thing he slams her with. Like 80% of the world didnt want it after 911.He wasnt in senate to vote,otherwise he would of to. He is such a hypocrite ,and smooth talker. Most of his speeches are from someone else.Even yes we can.He cant even speak for himself,without taking someone else's script. Today he acts out of Bill Cosby"s script. Give me all break. You obama voters are sure going to put are world in bad jepordy ,if the Republicans dont win. You think our world is in trouble now.You aint seen nothing yet. He talks Change and no know how or solutions.He is a broken record ,and all he can bring up is Iraq.This is getting old.America better wake up before its to late. You are sold by a smooth talker ,that tells you he can change the world. Seems there is nothing he cant do. What a joke. He is making you Obama voters a joke along with him.He is laughing at you when the lights go out at night. concerned Viet nam Vet

kevin   February 29th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

according to your husband Bill…..you needed to win both Ohio and texas or it was all over? Please drop out after you lose texas so that the democrats can unite.

Christine V from Dallas, TX   February 29th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Do Obamacans truly believe that the Hillary camp will join with them? Oh no, they can can sing their delusional kumbaya until the cows come home because they will cross over to McCain. Thanks obama supporters, if your boy wins, then watch his downfall and I am sure he will take many of you along with him also!

sade   February 29th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

what a sick pathetic last minute attempt by hillary to convince people she has a chance.
BALL GAME OVER
OBAMA WINS
HOPE WINS
CHANGE WINS

Kathy in Winchester, CA.   February 29th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Come on fellow democrats…, Hillary Clinton is the most qualified democrat to lead this nation…It will be a sad day if she does not get the nomination…I will have to vote for John McCain and I really don't want to do that. Go Hillary…

dan tamayo   February 29th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

media plays too much of a role in the presidental campaign. from what i see it CNN shows how much a winner obama is, and how much of a loser is Clinton. i don't thats right.

we all know who the better democratic nominee is and thats hillary clinton
she has the best experience and knowledge to be president.
obama has the better speeches to win for president.
we are in time of need of a president that will carry/fix up the country!!!

Martha   February 29th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

It is truly amazing how some of the HRC supporters condemn the Republicans for making racist and gender comments. Take a look at the comments that have been made by Clinton, her supporters and posters who claim to be Democrats. This really shows how divisive the Clinton campaign was, is and will continue to be in an attempt to win at all costs. Obama, McCain, Edwards never brought race into the mix , even when Hillary and her crazy family claimed racial bias when HRC lost the southern states. The issues are not about whether it is white/black/green/purple, the issues the other candidates are discussing are people issues. HRC is definitely self-serving.

Laurinda   February 29th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Well, I still think that Hillary will win in the end. She would make a better president than Obama plus there are no other choices. Obama is to nieve and I don't trust him. I still think that he is supported by middle east countries.

vl   February 29th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Polls, again? Give it a rest! Also, I wouldn't count out Michigan and Florida, I think they want to be heard too!

kevin   February 29th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

thank you Ohio for all of your best sons and daughters, uncles and aunts, parents, grandparents…who fight in iraq and though many may die…they our are countries best and most noble. Thank you Ohio for leading the nation in Presidents. Thank you Ohio for letting this Indiana boy cross over the nine mile line to drink a beer or five of your 3-2 beer…with my buddies back from Nam. Now let's vote together for Obama to lead us out of the Iraq mess, get jobs back to our midwest..defy Nafta….vote for real change, for Obama.

Golden Chica   February 29th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Not true, the media wants us to believe that Obama is winning in Texas when he is actually trailing behind Clinton. Where do you people get your information. This tactic will not work in trying to scare the voters in Texas. They are much too smart for this. Everyone should just wait till everyone has had a chance to vote on March 4th

G.W. Gallegos   February 29th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

So if Hillary wins Texas and Ohio overwhelming I guess all the Obamites will be calling for Obama to quit!!!! Ya right, I forgot he is god to them, Hillary must have cheated some how and by wining she will be considered bringing down the Black man (raciest).

Jane   February 29th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I just read about black superdelegates being pressured to change their vote or to vote for Obama because some of them never thought there'd be a black MAN in office. This is pathetic. To think this race isn't based on race is, at best, naive. It shows how ignorant the country is that they vote on race as opposed to qualifications and the ability to actually introduce some of the change that is being discussed.
Unfortunately, if Obama is the nominee, there won't be a black man in office. There will be another old, white, Republican.

bo   February 29th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

texas is an open primary – the repubs are voting for obama because they think mccain can beat him and indepdendents always like the "anti-candidate"

Independent-Latina-voter, Salt Lake City, UT   February 29th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I am hoping that disgruntled Republicans AND Independent voters, will vote for Sen. Obama.

Aren't we sick and tired of the politics of fear (her new ad), of the politics of meanness, pettiness?

How can anyone vote for someone who voted to support the war in Iraq that's costing the US 400 million A DAY?! Where was Hillary's experience and wisdom when she VOTED FOR the war? The war has nearly bankrupted our nation! We are in debt to China.

When do we, the people, say enough?! When do we stand up and make a CHANGE?!

Is Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton change?

Please Texas, Ohio, Vermont, Rhode Island join the rest of us who have voted for Sen. Obama so we can being to heal our country of the divisions caused by "the politics of fear & mutual-destruction".

OBAMA 08!

eliza   February 29th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

The Clinton camp made a terrible mistake when they underestemated Barack Obama and the powerful need for change in this nation. They completely misjudged by thinking it would be over by Super Tuesday and that at least they could depend on Ohio and Texas.

The support for Barack Obama is growing exponentially, and on Tuesday they will see the error they made in taking the American people for granted.

Laura   February 29th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I just donated to HRC's campaign!

I'm tired of hearing the same old, same old from Obama and his followers: change, change, change. What we really need and want is a president who will address the REAL problems we face: job losses, home foreclosures, health care.

It's great to talk about the state of politics in Washington, D.C. But that isn't what most people want in a president. We want proven leadership to improve things in our day-to-day lives.

Dee   February 29th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I heard from local news media in TX that Obama and McCain are early voters' favorite. May be you should check with them.

MacFL   February 29th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I'm still waiting for one of Hillary's cheerleaders to list in detail all of her so-called experience. This is the biggest scam of her campaign. She and Barak have BOTH been Senators on the national scene. Her former experience as the wife of a President is NOT political experience nor has she ever served in the military….meanwhile Barak served politically in his own home state (not as a carpet bagger to another state) and had many years prior as an attorney and community leader. Additionally, in case anyone is interested, most Presidents were former Governors with NO national or foreign policy experience AND our current (idiot) President had never even left the country before being elected as President.

gerry Bee   February 29th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Hiliary will turn the tables against Obama. She will ask him with all the information concerning Iraq how could you not have voted for the war in Iraq. It was not a decision she made litely. She knew all the reasons against the war in Iraq that Obama knew and then some. She also had a personal bias against any military action. Her question will be Senator Obama given all the information we were given, in these times of terrorism How could you not have voted for the war in Iraq?
The mark of a leader is the ability to make a decision against everything that you believe in because it is the right thing to do.
Senator Obama will be in effective as a leader because he has demonstrated and inability to make a tough decision.

JMK   February 29th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

There are posts that were here earlier that have disappeared…a lot of them. What happened?

Come together Please America!   February 29th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Please everyone, lend me your ears for a moment. Hilary ad Obama may differ on some key issues, but they are alike in just about eveything else.

They both want to end the war, both want universal healthcare, both support gay marrage, beleive in a green future, and want to help our poor economy. Please people you should see past where the people differ in, and see that both of these people will give you americans a voice, clean up the white house and make history. Would you rather have change that's not to your exact specifications, or more of Bush like government? John McCain is just like our president now, he supports the bush tax cuts, wants to go to war for 100 more years, and is actually openly supported by bush and his dad!

I ask you all now (seeing as most of you are dems) please come together or our party will get absolutely nowhere. We need to come together as the 60 something percent of people against Bush and his ways, and change america whether it's for Hilary or Barack.

It's your choice guys. Do you want to go forwards? Or would you rather go back because you'd rather be hardheaded?

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   February 29th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Uh Cathy,

Obama is more of a Democrat that Hillary by far. The fact the you just said Obama is not a true democrat shoes you don't know much about what it means to be a democrat.

HRC is more like the Republican's you dislike.

The jokes on you, I guess…hehe…

But then so many HRC supporters have been duped into thinking she has experience. She may be ready on day one, but wouldn't you rather have a person who is right on day one.

She may be ready to answer the phone at 3 AM, but if you can't make the right decisions, it doesn't matter what time you answer the phone.

Truth is Hillary's universal healthcare will never happen and if you think it will, you are lying to yourself and you are living in a fairytale.

HRC has too many political debts to pay to be an effective agent for change. A vote for her is not a vote for change, but a vote for more of the same stuff we've had to endure for the past 16 years…lies, cover ups, half truth's, blame-gaming, finger pointing, not being responsible (i.e. taking credit for the good things and crediting the vast right wing conspiracy for all the bad that happens).

HRC is a fraud, simple as that.

Jay from San Diego   February 29th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I meant john edwards in my last comment

Nowhere Man   February 29th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I will credit this analysis to another "blogger", but it seems very astute. The Clintonistas are not being honest that Obama needs to do well in Ohio and Texas and must sweep the states next Tuesday. The unknown is whether the Clintonistas will try to cheat and seat the Floriduh and Michigan delegates. If they do, there will be a bloodbath in the party!

February 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

This is over already. Just look at the math.

Obama is up by 152 pledged delegates. Best case scenario for her in March: She wins Ohio by 15 picking up +25 delegates, wins Texas by 3 points, loses the Texas Caucus by 8 points and nets 3 delegates out of Tx. Wins Rhode Island big (say, by 15), but loses Vermont by 25, for a total out of Tx, RI, and VT combined of net 0 delegates. We'll give her +2 just to be nice about it. So she comes out of 3/4 down 125 pledged delegates. Then, on 3/8, she loses the Wyoming Caucus at least 60/40, and on 3/11 she loses Mississippi by 62/38. Net for these two contests, a minimum of +7 for Obama. So, at the end of March, the score is Obama +132 pledged delegates.

In April, let's say she wins HUGE in Pennsylvania, say +32 delegates (just to make the math easy). That puts her down 100 pledged delegates with just 9 contests left to go. Of those, 4 favor Obama heavily. South Dakota and Montana are caucuses in Montain west states- he should beat her easily there, let's say + 6 net delegates from the pair. Oregon is a crunchy progressive state (the Vermont of the west). He will win there by 5 more delegates. And North Carolina, the biggest state left after Penn, with over 100 delegates. He leads currently by 18 in Survey USA's poll. Let's give him a 10 point win there, good for +10 more delegates.

That means that, in order to catch up on pledged delegates, she would have to win the remaining 5 contests by 121 delegates. Those 5 are: Indiana (blue coller, but borders Illinois and has lots of blacks in Indianapolis and Gary), Kentucky (leans her direction, but blacks make up a large portion of the Dem electorate), West Virginia (leans her way), Puerto Rico, and Guam with 3 delegates.

The math is impossible unless he says or does something to TOTALLY fracture his original base coalition of the young, high-income progressive whites (who have never liked Hillary), and blacks.
Note: This is the BEST scenario I can see for her barring a singularly stupid collapse-inducing moment for Obama. And under the BEST CASE scenario I could imagine, she ends up trailing in pledged delegates by about 80-100. That means she's got to get roughly 450 out of 800 Superdelegates to overturn the will of the people. Or, in other words, Obama (who already has more than 180 committed Superdelegates) would only need a bit more than 350 total to win.
The math is impossible without a blowout win in Texas. Which (speaking as a Texan) ain't going to happen. One big, unreported reason: All projections on the black vote down here are based on the '00 census or the '04 primary. Those were Pre-Katrina events. We have a lot more blacks in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio than we used to just 4 years ago.

Comparison info: At my polling place in Dallas (area is 50% black, 30% hispanic, 20% white), during the 12 days of early voting in the '04 presidential primary there were a total of 520 or so Democratic ballots cast during 13 days of early voting. Through the first 7 days this time around the number is about 1600, with 5 days remaining (and the polls are open much longer hours the last 5 days). We're talking about a 5-fold increase in early votes, when all is said and done, in a heavily pro-Obama area.

And the Caucus is shaping up like a slaughter for Obama as well.
Kiss Hillary good night. She's about to be put to bed.

Obama '08!

Patrick   February 29th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Obama will re-unite the electorate- Hillary will just polarize the country in the opposite direction that King George has taken us. It's time for a change! A fresh face. And Clinton cannot win in November. Think people.

lee, los angeles, ca   February 29th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Hillary's supporters are mostly singing the typical Democrat song about how the average American is stupid and easily swayed by personality and style, and how the media is biased against their candidate. We heard the same sad song in 2000 and 2004 when their candidates squandered opportunities. in 2008, Hillary has done what Gore and Kerry did before her– mismanaged the campaign so that huge early leads disappeared. HIllary supporters don't want to admit it, but Obama is doing so well because Obama and his team are running a brilliant campaign. Obama is clearly doing a better job of picking advisors than Hillary, and this makes me think he'd do a better job with a cabinet, vp, chief of staff, etc, than Clinton. Not to mention that Hillary has pissed me off for 8 years, standing by her compulsively philandering man rather than divorcing him as any reasonable woman would. I don't want a spineless woman in the White House, and keeping Bill around shows Hillary to be willing to put up with too, too much.

Jay from San Diego   February 29th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Can everyone shut up about Florida and Michigan?

Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan, and Hillary only won 55% of the vote agenist nobody, to 45% UNCOMMITED, does obama get the uncommited since his name wasn't on the ballot? and where does the other delagates go if he doesn't get them? 45% of Michigan odviously didnt wan't Hillary as our next president.

I believe they will count Florida because it is not going to make a difference. John Kerry is going to endorse Obama, and throw his delagates his way. which roughly makes florida a tie….CHeck mate Everyone from florida has there vcoice heard, and it still doesn't effect the outcome of the election.

Jenny   February 29th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

It is over for you, Hellary. Let's give a warm welcome to OUR NEW U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!! WE LOVE YOU, BARACK!!!

DAVID SWANN   February 29th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I DO THINK THAT OBAMA CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE..MAY GOD HELP US ALL

pritesh   February 29th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Hillary all the way!!!!!

OBAMA IS ALL WORDS. TALK DOESNT REFLECT ACTION………

Mike   February 29th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

People of Ohio you need to think logically.

Hillary admits that she was a co-president when Bill was in office. Do you think she really cared about you losing your jobs back then, or was she more concerned about having the Clinton name on the NAFTA bill. Now she says she is going to change that, and you all clap your hands and holler hooray. Duuhhh. Are you all so desperate that you can not see that she will say anything for her own personal gain.

What are you going to do if she gets elected and then gives you some lame excuse for not bringing employment back to your state.

Sue   February 29th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

How can Hillary sleep at night?

How can you Hillary supporters sleep at night?

First she voted for war without reading the report. It's WAR…What did she expect would happen?

Then she votes to NOT support the war?? So, our people get no new armor, no better weapons, no better equipment, no better security.

First she puts them to war then not support them?

How can she sleep at night? She's killing them !

Latinos for Hillary all the way   February 29th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

We Hispanics love to support a person who has experience over fake charm..YOU ARE THE BEST HILLARY.

Mac_FL   February 29th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I'm still waiting for one of Hillary's cheerleaders to list in detail all of her so-called experience. This is the biggest scam of her campaign. She and Barak have BOTH been Senators on the national scene. Her former experience as the wife of a President is NOT political experience nor has she ever served in the military….meanwhile Barak served politically in his own home state (not as a carpet bagger to another state) and spent years prior as a community leader and lawyer, I believe. Additionally, in case anyone is interested, most Presidents were former Governors with NO national or foreign policy experience AND our current (idiot) President had never even left the country before being elected as President.

Shawn   February 29th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! She is the best candidate… on all issues!

Bill   February 29th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hillary will suspend her campaign next Wednesday.

Denver   February 29th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

What foreign policy experience does Hillary have????
NONE

Her husband was president NOT Hillary…

When she was first lady she would NOT have been allowed in those meetings.

The name "Clinton" means corruption and scandle.

If by chance she becomes the democratic nomination, I will have to vote McCain.

JO   February 29th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Didn't like my comment? You did not print it !!

McCain for President !!

Boomer   February 29th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

If Hillary wins the nomination, McCain wins the election. Every poll and pundit will tell you that. Wake up people! Obama is the only way.

Jim   February 29th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hillary keeps changing the rules of the game. Now she want's to sue over Texas and because Obama has more money, he should win big. Come on Hillary, I would would love to recapture the hope of the 60's while you were for Goldwater. Geez..

Jim

Marta K   February 29th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Why do half the posts keep disappearing from these blogs AFTER they've already been posted?

Carrie   February 29th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Yay Hillary! I managed to swayed 14 voters today at the Primary Election @ downtown in Austin. We love you! Continue on. Atleast we know you wouldn't be waving a magic wand in Washington DC expecting a change to magically happen with a sturdy foundation of the same "old politics."

And yes, I agree, Democrats need to start honing their weapon because as soon as Hillary or Obama loses, we will see a giant split right down the gap. Swing voters going to Mc.Cain for obvious reasons. The National Democratic Party has to prepare themselves because it will get ugly if this Primary Election is ever over hopefully before August.

Hillary '08

Joan   February 29th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

The people voting for Mr. Obama are mainly: (1) republicans who are intentionally throwing a monkey wrench into the works by crossing over in primaries to vote for the one candidate they know McCain can beat in November (2) young white liberals who want to think that America is no longer a racist nation and (3) blacks who have been caught up in a religious fervor for a black messiah. Unfortunately, if Mr. Obama gets the nomination, the democrats will lose all fifty states to McCain and there won't be any talk about another black person on any presidential ticket in the future. Whites are not about to turn this nation over to be run by a black person, no matter who he or she is (even Condi Rice, Colin Powell or Uncle Clarence Thomas could not be elected president). Democrats had better get behind Hillary before it's too late or we will see this nation go so far backward it will make your head spin. WAKE UP!!!!

mark reid   February 29th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

i really think its time for senator Clinton to bid adieu to the desire for the presedency and go serve coffee for Bill.

Joan   February 29th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama Makes Gay Ad Buys in Ohio, Texas The Obama campaign is lavishing some of its cash advantage on the LGBT community with targeted ad buys in Ohio and Texas leading up to the critical March 4 primaries in both states (Rhode Island and Vermont also vote that day). According to Obama LGBT steering committee member Eric Stern, the campaign has just completed an ad buy with #### newspapers in the four largest LGBT markets of those two states — Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, and Houston. Full-page ads will appear starting this Friday in Outlook Weekly of Columbus, the Gay People's Chronicle of Cleveland, the Dallas Voice, and OutSmart, which is Houston-based. Buying a full-page, four-color ad that appears one time typically costs anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 in weekly publications

Marta K   February 29th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Until and unless Hillary releases her tax returns and political papers, she's not even a viable candidate.

Joan   February 29th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

In his first major public address since a cancer crisis, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Sunday that presidential candidate Barack Obama is the "hope of the entire world" that the U.S. will change for the better.

nadeem   February 29th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

This is all part of the 'kitchen sink' approach Hillary spoke about.

Yvonne Ehule   February 29th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I do not think Obama, will be able to do anything if elected. That's
why i am sticking with hillary. Those people that's voting for him
now will be voting for McCain when the general election comes up
Because they are crossing over so Hillary does not get elected
because she stuff, educationed smart, ???? Go Hillary

Mary   February 29th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Texas, Please don't let the negative media influence your vote to Obama and away from Hillary.

Women of all ages reach out to Hillary on March 4. Older women have waited a liftime to see a woman that was ready to be Presient. She is here (Hillary Clinton). Young mothers, college and school students would you like to be President of the United States someday, Hillary is breaking barriers for you today. Women don't even dare to think that they could be President of the United States. You can change that idea by electing Hillary for President in 2008.

tracker   February 29th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

False hope.. that is what Obama is offering.. remember Jones??I will vote for McCain before Hillary..yep we will stay another 100 yrs. in Afganastan that way Hillary's vote was right so the Obama"s should stop crying..Obama never slams Hillary…hmmm what about her new ad??( scare tactics) Michelle should sit down and take a good look at herself."""I am NOW proud to be an american""If Barack Hussein Obama didn't have pictures taken in muslim attire and then try to denounce Farrakhan ( after Hillary forced him into it at the last debate) the media wouldn't have picked it up..As for her ad I want Hillary answering that call Obama doesn't have any experience to run a country…His words we,yes,can and, Change won't do it..You want CHANGE maybe you should go back to the FUTURE. If there was a fight at school it ened there we didn't run home for a gun or plain to blow up our schools, run to malls shooting people,stand on street corners selling drugs.Your right it is up to you now we can only hope you make that right CHOICE….HILLARY does know ALL the ISSUES and will SOLVE THE PROBLEMS that FACE OUR COUNTRY ACTION IS WHAT WE NEED NOT WORDS..Don't BE A FOLLOWER PICK THE RIGHT LEADER..AMERICAN NOW AND FOREVER..

James M.   February 29th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Question…what has Hillary really done to bring both Democrats and Republicans together? I recall she had an initial attempt at Healthcare reform during Bill's administration where she not only did not attract republican support but she also did not have the support of fellow democrats. Since the failure in that, when has she had any true proven results other than miserable failures?

HRC should have some respect for herself and her party and remove herself from the race and let the future president focus on winning the general election!

Obama '08!

liz florida   February 29th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

DON'T ANY OF YOU OBAMAMANIACS SPEAK FOR ME. THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN ANSWER THE QUESTONS THE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIME IS HILLARY JUST LIKE SHE HAS HAD TO DO IN THE DEBATES. DON'T YOU GET IT ? HE CAN'T ANSWER ANYTHING UNSCRIPTED LIKE BUSH. WHEN THEY ARE ASKED A QUESTION SHE ANSWERS FIRST AND THEN OBAMA SAYS THE SAME THING SHE DOES AND ADDS A LITTLE OMBAMA SPEECH MAKING TO IT.

DIDN'T YOU NOTICE HOW HE LOOKED AT HER TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ABOUT THE NEW RUSSIAN LEADER. TIM ASKED BOTH OF THEM AND OBAMA QUICKLY LOOKED OVER AT HER AND AVOIDED ANSWERING THAT ONE. WONDER WHY?
GET REAL AMERICA HE WILL BE JUST A POOR AN WEAK AS CARTER WAS. OH WELL IT CAN'T GET ANY WORSE RIGHT. OK NOW LETS ALL SING AND PRAY AND GO TO A NICE HAPPY RALLY WHERE WE CAN FORGET ABOUT THE REAL ISSUES

Jan   February 29th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Sure Mr. Bill raised $35M in February, but Obama raised more. I'll give her Ohio because it's a snail state and racist at best, I can say that (regretfully so) because I was born there and lived there a great part of my life. Obama won't have the white male vote, but she won't carry the female vote. It's going to be an interesting state. I wish I were voting there. As for CA comments, I'm sure the polls had it right in the first place … there were too many unsure votes cast for Mr. Bill. She should have been out on Superday. I give her camp a lot of credit for keeping i going this long. I would love to see Michelle Obama as First Lady.

SJW   February 29th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Come On, lets be real… It's not only about Hilary and Obama making decisions on their own, it's also about the judgement in the people that they choose to advise them. And if Obama uses the same judgement in choosing the people in his administration that he did in choosing those that advise him in his presidential campain, Then we're in good hands…
Clinton people wants to talk about her experience. What does it say about her and her campain when she has all this experience, yet here comes OBAMA, that's only been speaking on the national scene for a few years, and here it may come to a point where she can lose the nomination… I don't want that type of experience… OBAMA08

Dan   February 29th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Lets see he's got the media on his side, Oprah's connections and organisers, he's got the african americans in his pocket, and alot more money, wow! In that case Hillary is doing really well. She is more intelligent but most important she has respect and loyalty which egobama lacks alot of. I lost count of how many times he say I or my. He's very dismissive for the acomplishments of others. Here's some advice obama, break your ego if you want to grow and mabe in 8 years, mabe who knows.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   February 29th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Come on you guys!

I can't in my wildest imagination think that clear thinking Americans will vote for this woman (Senator Clinton) who changes her message and her voice each day.

We need a sane president of the United States! And that person is Barack Obama!!!!!!

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Mark, then tell your friend to get the heck out of Ohio, if there is so much racismn…………….and Hillary didn't create that!

Mac-FL   February 29th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Joseph: If you remember….the poll numbers for NH that showed Barak being way ahead were WRONG. Don't you remember all the pundits asking (afterwards) how the polls could have been so messed up. So it wasn't that he ahd this HUGE lead in the polls and then lost. The polls were wrong.

Trev   February 29th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

It makes me sad to see the Obama supporters insulting the intelligence of Clinton supporters in Ohio. I respect Obama. His followers, however, are really not very nice people (in the aggregate of course).

Truth is, Hillary has attracted GOP sponsors to her bills twice as much as Obama (during their joint tenure in the Senate).

Hillary has more military support than Obama (both by quantity and rank).

Hillary and Obama were both wrong on Iraq. Hillary voted to authorize force. Obama said in his book that he did not know what to do. His reasons for hedging were noble (to help John Kerry win). However, he still compromised his own principles for political reasons

Obama missed the vote that labeled the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (the ones who came after our ships) as terrorists. Her decision was not popular, but it was correct.

Hillary has a better healthcare plan. It makes health insurance more affordable than the Obama plan AND distributes the cost in a way that makes insurance more available to everyone.

Hillary has a better plan on the economy. Just ask Obama, who agreed with all of Hillary's plans during the debate.

If people can just bring themselves to vote on the issues, they will vote for Hillary. I wish Obama well, but Hillary is the most competent president at this point. Go ahead and call me and Idiot Obama supporters.

Hillary 08 (without the hate)!

Dale Suppappola   February 29th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hillary is the most qualified candidate . I believe in her. I believe she has had nothing but negative press since the beginning. Everyone is so afraid of negativity concerning Obama. I also believe the republicans are salivating at the thought of untried and unproved Obama being their opponent. I think republicans are crossing over to vote for Obama. This has been substantiated. WHY!!! because they know he is the weaker candidate who can be beaten. He is a great speaker who really says nothing of substance, just what people wantg to hear. Think people before you vote. He has an arrogance about him that really makes me uncomfortable. Hillary can bring this country back. She can makes us proud to be americans again. Don't let the media dictate who you vote for.

Rex   February 29th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I live in Ohio, and I'm here to tell you it is probably the most racist place I've ever lived, on both sides of the fence.
White folks in Ohio for the most part would vote for Bugs Bunny before they'd ever let a black man be President. Forgive my candor, but I speak the truth. I have tried my best to get some of my friends to change their attitude towards Barack, but to no avail. One even told me that Obama is "dangerous for America"
I always felt this friend was intelligent, but obviously not. So, if he loses Ohio, don't be surprised. I'm doing my part.

Obama '08

CRUZ for OBAMA   February 29th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

OHIO SHOULD THINK

NAFTA
IRAQ WAR ====POOR and getting poorer
CLINTONS

LATINOS UNITE!   February 29th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

NO MORE HILLARY…NO MORE NAFTA….SUPPORT AMERICA…

HILLARY IS BUSH LITE!!
SHE ONLY CARES ABOUT LATINOS WHEN ITS ELECTION TIME…

IF SHE WINS THE NOMINATION, I WONT EVEN BOTHER TO VOTE…OBAMA DEMOCRATS WONT VOTE FOR HILLARY…AT THAT POINT, WELL HAVE 2 VERSIONS OF BUSH…ONE MALE, ONE FEMALE…BUSH AND MCCAIN ARE THE SAME AS HILLARY…NAFTA SUPPORTING, COROPORATE LOVING, UNION CRUSHING POLITICIANS WHO ONLY CARE ABOUT WEALTH AND GREED AND POWER

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

Robert   February 29th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Only ONE week ago, Hillary was still confidently calling Texas and Ohio her firewall, and stating that she would handily win both. It has been her whole justification for staying in through what has seemed like endless defeats lately. If he even squeaks one, and comes close in another, he has pulled a huge upset.

Before Ohio, it was Wisconsin. Before that it was Maine, before that, it was February 5th…. At some point Hillary is just going to have to surrender to reality, or she is going to look more and more like a President Bush -unwilling to face the facts on the ground.

Mac-FL   February 29th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I'm still waiting for one of Hillary's cheerleaders to list in detail all of her so-called experience. This is the biggest scam of her campaign. She and Barak have BOTH been Senators on the national scene. Her former experience as the wife of a President is NOT political experience and she has never served in the military either….meanwhile Barak served politically in his own home state (not as a carpet bagger to another state), and has an equallylong record of service prior to that. Additionally, in case anyone is interested, most Presidents were former Governors with NO national or foreign policy experience AND our current (idiot) President had never even left the country before being elected as President.

Sam   February 29th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

"I think the afro-american community should back a known commodity in Hillary Clinton instead of a man promising things he can not make happen or complete."

Why back a known commodity that is proven to not being able to deliver? She couldn't deliver universal healthcare when hubby Bill was the president. What makes you think she could this time? It's also insulting to call on the afro-american community as a whole. We are talking about individuals that have a voice of their own. It would be just as demeaning if you called on women to not back Hillary for any reason.

Hillary and Obama have very similar programs but I believe Obama can sell it better, is more likely to become president and more likely able to deliver the goods (I don't see the democrats losing the senate with Obama as a president).

Bob, Florida-RFO   February 29th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I am forever amazed at how mis-informed the so called informed are!

Get a grip folks and try to do some of your own independent research / reading! Then make up your mind.

You really need to look at how the NCA is structured to get a better under standing of how decisions are made. Ever heard of contingency plans?? Do you actually think that the CinC makes all the calls??

We got caught out on 911 because we were complacent in our analysis of the facts that simple coordinated asymmetric plans could defeat our high tech symmetric defense systems. We took our eye off the ball because we thought we knew how to play the game!

Clinton adverts, talk radio and the evening news is not the best place to get your 60 seconds of information from!

Go Obama '08!!!

Hillary supporter!!!!   February 29th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

cnn why you are so worry about a good comments supporting Hillary!!!!!!
You are not posting them !!!!!!
I thing you're manipulating people's mind !!!!!!
You're not fair !!!!!!!

Anne, Los Angeles   February 29th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I have taken to calling Senator Obama the ultimate player of "follow the leader"

During the entire campaign, Senator Obama has been playing follow the leader with Senator Clinton:

1. Clinton leaves her name on the ballot in Michigan and Obama then LEARNS to leave his name on the ballot in Florida

2. Clinton gives a response during the debate and Obama parrots what Clinton has said – again, again,. and again.

3. Clinton leads off with an ad representing judgment and Obama now puts one out…..

WAKE UP AMERICA. Because someone can play follow the leader well does not make them the leader. Clinton is the leader here and under numerous circumstances clearly…and if one is not the leader – the view is always the same. Where's the phone?

Come on Texas, Ohio, etc…..take her to the finish line. A vote for Obama is a vote for McCain – a vote for Clinton is a vote for the White House!

votes   February 29th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

we know that until all the votes are counted then we have a winner, but remember that even then, this will not be over. The Billarys, will then follow with law suits, because even so Hillary agreed that they would not count (check with theDNC, yes she agreed, and now again flip/flop h er usual self) she will now when she has lost will say that they must count.
she truely saddens me………….
to all the minorities out there voting for the Billary Dynasty, check the facts, GW Bush has appointed more minorities and other citizens to higher post than Clinton ever did and than HIllary would ever dream to consider.. so to think that she will be there for Latinos or AA, or ASians, sorry she drops and dismisses people as soon as she does not need them…….

also consider her multi personalities…………….

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

You all forget Hillary has over 10 millions votes, how can that be a looser like you Obamaites keep saying.

Wake up Hillary is closer than you think.

Mary   February 29th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Hillary "08 Polls do more to discourage supporters in going out to vote, Keep up the support for Hillary all the way to the poll.
If you can drive, walk or hitch a ride, getting out to vote on the 4th is what it is all about. If you are a Clinton supporter, your vote counts. IF you know someone would vote but can't get to the poll-GET THEM THERE! Getting as many people out as we can is what is important. It is like Hillary says about talk vs. SOLUTIONS. Car pool, crawl or ride you horse, just get the vote out!

dem44hill   February 29th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Paul, thank you, I loved the Spanish lesson! And Mad InTexas, I am with you! It is unfortunate that some people do not realize that when the Republican machine spins its wheels, bo or b hussein o as the Republicans like to call him, will have the worse time with McCain. Make no bone about it, if Hillary is not up against McCain in November, we'll get another 4 years of bush. I also strongly believe that our National security will be at stake if Hillary isn't the one picking up the phone at 3 o'clock in the morning.
Obama is nor qualified to keep us safe. No wonder he's down in the polls against McCain, while Hillary is up in the polls against the Republican candidate. God help America.

Carmen Form Las Vegas   February 29th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

This whole situation reminds me of the elections in "04″ when people decided not to vote for Al Gore because his presonality was boring, and was not as likeable as Bush, they let that ridiculous factor swey votes away from Gore who is also an Experienced and knowledgeable candiate…… and they did'nt bother to realize that they were voting for an unexperienced candidate…. such as many people are doing now…. please Mr. Obama come back in 8 years with the experience, and let an experienced and person take the Presidency now……

Hillary 08

John B.   February 29th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Way to go Lee. A true Hillary supporter. Like Hillary you insist on using divisive tactics. Fortunately, the majority of Americans are above your approach.

Joan Kelly   February 29th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Any candidate who use scare & fear tactics I will reject. We had enough of this for 7 years which is all old stuff. Goodby Hillary. You just lost my vote.

NIC   February 29th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

POLLS only guarantee one thing – that someone can do arithmetic! Everyone knows that polls are flawed, have margins of error and only reflect a smaller sampling. Theres no need for me to exemplify all the times over the years where POLLS were just flat out wrong/incorrect. So there shouldn't be hysteria over these numbers. Also, we shouldn't get hysterical over the MEDIA either. The big networks: CNN, MSNBC, FOX, ABC, CBS etc etc., they just care about ratings and coverage, so they'll show anything if it's going to make people watch! I know, thats wrong, and im totally against it. They exagerate and decieve so that they can deliver a better news story, so that they can beat out the other news networks. Even if it's far fetched, irrelavant or just insignificant. They should be more level, more even in new braod casting. Now, thats not so much to ask for?!
Hillary should be treated with a little bit more respect, just like Barack should be treated with respect as well. These people are running for the highest office, people blog on here and say some of the most crude and inappropriate things. Be decent for god sakes!

That last remark wasn't for the bloggers, that was for the MEDIA! Show a little decency guys.

CNN Hater   February 29th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Actually, Clinton has lead in each state, but CNN would report otherwise.

Liz in Texas   February 29th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Democrats in America, it's time for us all to snap out of it, stop activing like kids and understand what we're up against. I'm a strong supporter of Obama – I truly believe he can bridge the divides in this country. BUT, if Hillary gets the nomination I will support her. Do we want another 4 years of Republican politics as usual?

I'm pretty sure that both Clinton and Obama realize that we cannot continue this "family" battle too much longer. I imagine within a couple of weeks, there will only be one Democratic candidate. And whoever he or she is, we need to rally behind them like we've NEVER rallied before. It takes a TEAM to win.

Barack Oprah   February 29th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Poll-position is poll-position.
Result is result.
Understand, CNN????

Victor Soria   February 29th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

"Hillary, I thank God for your desire to work in favor of our nation.
Your willingness and experience will make your administration a successful one for every American. You are a voice for the voiceless and will protect us with strenght and authority from our enemies.
Thank God you will be there answering the phone and no someone who wants to be trained on the job, that 'd actually be kind of scary.

God bless you Hillary, Commander and Chief of the United States of America!

HILLARY 08!"

Hillary -Our President
Hillary – Nuestra Presidente

Estamos contigo!
We are with you!

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Something everyone is forgetting or not recognizing is that Hillary did not and has not blown her lead, the fact is Obama Mania has taken over, and people should be absolutely ashamed of themselves, if anyone says this isn't a Racial or Gender Race, they are not seeing correctly. And for people in the Obama camp to be threatening delegates that are voting for Hillary so that they turn tail is absolutely disgusting…………Is this the America you all want, because this is the man that you will get, if not get out and vote for Hillary and make it a land slide, especially the white man vote.

By the way you didn't do so bad when Bill Clinton was President, you were prosperous and had jobs and mortgages you could handle and he turned the deficit into a debit, some forget the hand that fed them.
As for Nafta is was good to a point when Clinton was there but Bush has had a great hand in its deterioation. At this time it needs to gone through and made better, and Ohio people, it is not just Nafta that lost you your jobs, start looking everying up on the computer, start learning so that you can start thinking and make informed choices to vote.

Barry, Oregon   February 29th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Sure took her a long time to answer that phone in the ad.

trish racin   February 29th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

HILLARY has been complaining about the favorable treatment the media has been giving OBAMA.. that is rediculous, HILLARY has gotten much more favorable treatment. the media never talks about the MANY scandals the CLINTONS have been involved in. Including OLD BILL being IMPEACHED….

wheimann   February 29th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Please Ohioans and Texans, put us out of our misery. Seriously folks – what's good about this equation for a democracy: Bush 1988-1992, Clinton 1992-2000, Bush 2000-2008, Clinton 2008- at least 2012 (that is a QUARTER of a CENTURY of the same folks in power). Puleez – wake up and see the brilliance of Obama's consensus LEADERSHIP abilities and the SUBSTANCE of this person's record, life and character. Vote for a true world LEADER. Stop this chicanery and same old same old. Please, get real. OBAMA '08!

Mary   February 29th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Reality check! Why are the black superdelgates leaving Hillary's camp. These people have been Clinton friend for many years. We don't believe the story of the OB movement. Ask questionsCNN?

California for Obama   February 29th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Vote OBAMA!!!!!!!111

Maria   February 29th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Dear Senator Obama:

I would like to ask you, Senator Obama , how do you plan to bring together the African community and the Latino community , there has been many incidents were African American people have attacked Latinos verbally and/or physically accusing us of taking away their jobs or name calling.

For instance, in my case I am a US citizen Latina and I was attacked at a bus verbally when I was seating next to a black woman , because I coughed she asked to leave the bus because according to her I had Tuberculosis, since I refused to listen to her demands she called me an Illegal Mexican, and splashed a bottler of water on my face.
I speak fluent Spanish and English and also I am college educated, but in their eyes we all are illegal Mexicans. It is not a nice way to treat other people , especially between minorities.

In addition, I visit Alabama and Georgia very often and there I was told many times by Mexicans who work at the hotels or restaurants, the ones who are very mean to them, are the African Americans clients ,and also at the street are being treated very bad accusing them of taking jobs for them.

In my opinion this issue must be addressed by you Senator Obama and your campaign before you expect us Latinos to support your presidency all the way. If not, and if you are the Democratic nominee , my Latino friends and I will vote for McCain in the general election

Thank for listening.

jessica   February 29th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY

WE LOVE YOU!!!

moderate dem   February 29th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Hillary, on to Pennsylvania, on to Denver, on to the White House!

Virgle   February 29th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

According to the press, Obama has come from behind in the "polls" and now leads Clinton. Obama supporters have begun to scream out for Clinton to just concede the nomination to Obama. No need for a national convention here, just give our candidate an opportunity to rest up and get ready for the Presidential Campaign. He has after all worked very hard to get where he is today.
He is the only candidate of integrity, and has conducted his campaign flawlessly!
To those of you who are in states that have not had a primary yet, just forget about it and jump on the "Yes We Can" bandwagon, before it rolls past you and leaves you wondering how you got left out. If you had plans to vote for the other candidate, you would be wasting your time backing such a loser, just go with the majority and you will be an automatic winner. Valuable time is being wasted getting prepared for the Presidental Campaign here and you folks should have had a primary by now!
I am one of the lucky ones that have already had the chance to cast my vote, but find myself wondering now if I actually voted for the right candidate…oh well, time will tell.

Citizen   February 29th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

If you folks in Ohio are silly enough to give Hiliary Clinton a victory, then your state deserves more job losses; because you all have a chance to get even with that Clinton crowd that screwed over you 8 years ago. Hit them in their pocket books, which is exactly where they hit you all. Vote for Obama.

NickNasc   February 29th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Neither of these are good news for Hillary. She needed HUGE wins in Texas AND Ohio or be seen as viable. If EITHER is even with 10 points she is toast.

Interesting   February 29th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Ohio, plz let's finish this. If we have to wait till Penn it will be a waste of time that only helps John McCain.

Latest polls say Clinton is only up by 4% now in Penn. Obama will take Penn by 10 once they get to know him.

Dems have to unite to end the war & fix the economy.

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

If you see bitterness and evil on the part of Clinton's supporters, God knows what you are seen from the Obama supporters, they are absolutely hateful and vicious, and they have been helped along by CNN comments on their support of Obama.

it is madness

Harlon   February 29th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I am so scared when Obama answers the call, it will be "PRESENT" !!!!!!!!

Maxine   February 29th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I am getting sick of the bias media line…..I have watched off and on for the past three weeks on the internet and there is always more Hillary and Bill then Obama. I think CNN should add up all the things they do for the Clintons.

I tell you what at least Obama is running a clean campaign, but oh wait we don't want that we want people to bring up dirt about each other…..well then I reflect let's Google Clinton Convicts and see what you get….I had forgotten all the people the Clintons worked for who went to jail for them…Hill and Bill have a lot of nerve bringing up other peoples past…and I notice they are bringing in all their old dogs to fight. Way to go Clintons let's bring the country together and the whole world….who by the way want a new face in the WH…the world is tired of the Bush Clinton era……

tarra   February 29th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Americans are so inundated with and guided by consumerism that they don't know the difference between a presidential candidate and an advertisement for one. The articles about this campaign aren't squared off at all in the media, just advertising for Mr. O.. Nice job MSM! As people abroad wonder in disbelief, can that many Americans be so stupid? Yes we can!!!

DB   February 29th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

How much lower can Hillary and her supporters lower the bar? They stated that they would have this wrapped up on Feb 5. Then when that didn't happen she was going to make her surge in Wisconsin. Sen. Obama lapped her there so we started hearing about the "firewall" of Texas and Ohio. Now if Hillary just "has a good showing" in either or both of those states she is still staying in.

Show some judgment and save some dignity, Hillary. If you lower the bar any more we will be told to believe that you have a chance because you are still breathing. Get a clue, you are not wanted.

Obama 08

denise   February 29th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

obama does not need to worry about buyers remorse as suggested you voted for the right candiate I think hilliary does think you are DELUSIONAL for voting for him stay on course SHAME ON YOU HILLIARY CLINTON every vote counts and was well thought of before casting the vote

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

eugene miller

Are you for one minute suggesting that Obama will throw Ohio so Hillary can win so she can talk to Bill about it.

Are you mad, Obama is so egotistical and arrogant the thought wouldn't even occur to him. He is basking in the spotlights and that is all it is, haven't you noticed at the debates how he holds on to Hillarys words, " Well as Hillary says…………….. I agree with Hillary and no more is said about it, he doesn't even answer the question.
I really had more faith in my fellow Americans to see throught the cracks and pick a candidate for his/her experience, and good make sense policies, but that doesn't appear to be happening.

I have never seen anything so stupid in all my life and CNN hasn't helped either with their subtle inuendos for Obama, They are all Politicians not matter what Obama says.

ml   February 29th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

i do not really care about Hillary's tax report. I care about how she is competent to lead, and she is!
vote Hillary!!

Duncan in Texas   February 29th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! Knock out the next Anti Christ, please do not let him take over this country. The Bible states that "A Man will come and preach peace and all will love him and he will tell everyone what they want hear, his family will be from a foreign country and then he will turn on everyone and rule with an iron fist. I have real problem with a man that won't put his hand on his heart when our American Anthem is played nor with he say the pledge, these are real big issues with me and I hope to God that America wakes up and sees him for what he really is…

Hillary For President!!!

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   February 29th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Oops!! Correction. I should have said Edwards received 8% of the vote in California. I didn't hit the key hard enough so I got a 5 instead of a %.

Ben   February 29th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Go Hillary . You are the best.

R. Rodriguez   February 29th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

GO Texas – Go Hillary – GO USA !!!

denise   February 29th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

go obama go don't worry about the comment buyer remorse the clintons are saying your votes did not make a difference and you are Delusional for voting for Obama shame on you HIlliary

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   February 29th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Joseph: I think you have your facts wrong. Just before February 5th, Clinton was up 49% to 19% in California. Early voting was allowed here so John Edwards ended up with 85 of the vote. If the voting took place a few days later, I think Obama would have won in California. The momentum was just beginning…. and it's not about to stop now.

Francie   February 29th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island & Vermont:

CHANGE is Hillary! "Yes she Can!"

She will work hard for you!

Hillary 08

Vote Responsibly08   February 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama is like the TSUNAMI WAVE, GRANDIOS!!
But think what was left after the wave calmed down!
Obama will only bring us Despair!!

Hillary in 2008!   February 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Great piece CNN.com ran on Senator Clinton getting her start in Texas in 1972. Really shows that she's been at this, elevating those less fortunate (which I appreciate, particularly as a Latino) for a l-o-n-g time. It really shows that she's the genuine article, and didn't just 'show up' on the political scene yesterday.

I like Senator Obama's enthusiasm and the fact that he's definitely energizing the youth vote (though his stump speech of hope is, unfortunately, starting to sound a little too rehearsed, like that line from the movie "My Fellow Americans" – "Our dreams are like our children…"). He is a charismatic figure that will serve the Democratic Party and America well. I hope he'll be on the ticket when all is said and done, because we'll need that going into November, but with second billing.

I honestly believe, in my heart of hearts, that Hillary Clinton has the experience to get the job done. Any candidate can say "when I'm President I'll do this or that or the other"; they all do. You have to look past that and see who can actually get it done. I think Senator Clinton has her experience in the Senate and credibility on the world stage to get things done here, to improve our security at home, and to repair our badly damaged image abroad.

I hope the people of Texas and Ohio, and this country give her a fighting chance. God speed.

Carol from CT   February 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

While Obama whines, GO HILLARY

Pay attention VOTERS. Hillary has not flagged. She will prevail. She has the strength, the stamina and the experience as well as the sound judgement. I don't see her saying " present " when presented with a problem.

GO HILLARY "08

Shawn   February 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

its funny the last few pols for the states that Obama has won pretty much without contest showed clinton in the lead…….. here comes 12-14!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08   February 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

THE STATE OF OHIO SHOULD NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY, THE FORMER REPUBLICAN, THAT HAS VOTED WITH THE REPUBLICANS, FOR THE WAR AND POLICIES THAT HAVE LED TO THEIR NEW FOUND POVERTY. IF THEY DO THEY WILL DESERVE WHAT IS TO COME.

John H, MN   February 29th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I have a few things to say. First off is regarding the new Clinton ad called "Children" This I think is not a scare tactic but the truth. Do you want someone in the White House that will make immediate decisions about issues rater then having someone like Obama talking about issues and not doing a single thing about it. If you go to Hillaryspeaksforme.com there is a video on there where it seems Obama has took most of his speeches from other people. It compares past speeches from other people then compares them side by side with his. It is very eye opening and very disturbing that so many people are for Obama when he cant even speak with his own words. That just goes to show he is not real. So if he is the nominee than, I like so many other Democrats out there will vote republican.

Another point I would like to make is Obama is continuously in their debates saying yes Clinton is right., yes I agree with Senator Clinton, Senator Clinton made a good point which I agree. He is feeding off her knowledge. So if he is in the White House, what knowledge will he feed on then?

So if anyone wants a democrat in office then choose Hillary!

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

All you Democrates in Ohio and Texas get out and vote for Hillary. You know that Obama is not the one at this time………..by the way why did he accept Sen. Kerry's endorsement, didn't he also vote YEA on the paper 114 for Iraq. I sure wish someone would bring this up on CNN………..but no………..that would be asking too much and it would make Obama not so bright and shiny…………….

Come on everyone get out and Vote for Hillary, she is Brilliant and deserves our votes.

trish racin   February 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary is running a shamful campaign.
she is dependent on misinformation, favoritism from women and supporters of bill to clench the presidency.

I think it is obvious what kind of leader she will be if the american people are gullIble enought to place her in the WH…

Randy - Denver   February 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Dave February 29th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I think people forget that Michigan and Florida have voted, albeit just for show, to Hillary.

Actually Dave the people of Florida and Michigan did not vote and I, for one, am tired of this lie. I have family in Michigan, who as supporters of Mr. Obama, stayed home and did not vote because they KNEW their vote would not count. They tell me of MANY others who did the same thing, (they live in the country so they are not the city voters that tend towards Obama anyway). The point is in Michigan, and I am extrapolating this to Florida also, to count the votes there disenfrancises those who followed the DNC rules don't they get a say or do only those who broke the rules get a say?
A second point concerning florida is I would ask you to look at ALL the states that have held elections; with the exception of a very small minority of them, most were for Ms. Clinton by double digits UNTIL Mr. Obama campaigned there, so to say that the votes there would represent the way the people would have went if he had campaigned there is very disengenious.
Sorry folks in Michigan and florida the rules were set, you were given time to follow the rules, the expected outcome if you did not follow them were set, your STATE PARTY leaders chose to violate the rules and you paid the price, not Mr. Obama's fault, not Ms. Clinton's fault your states fault.. fix them next time they let you down!

A last note before we end this silly discussion about Michigan and Florida even if you gave Ms. clinton the delegates equal to the percentage of votes she recieved she would STILL not cut significantly into Mr. obamas lead, the only way they would significantly cut into it is if you gave her ALL the delegates and folks that would be wrong.

Bodi   February 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

as a republican, I'm baffled at how the dems can be so divisive internally. Hillary loses to McCain. Obama has a good shot to beat McCain. In fact, I'd consider voting Obama.

Trish   February 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I would really like to know why no news media hasn't said one thing about Barack's brother.Is every one scared ? I think if this is not release American will hate all news media.Not releasing something as important as this,could and would be an disaster .If he became President and this was release later ,Lord help us all.

Barack Obama has close family ties to Kenya, and even founded a school in his ancestral village — the Senator Obama School.

In the bloody conflict there, which already has claimed some 700 lives, Obama appears to have sided with opposition leader Raila Odinga, head of the same Luo tribe to which Obama's late Muslim father belonged.
Obama's older brother still lives there. Abongo "Roy" Obama is a Luo activist and a militant Muslim who argues that the black man must "liberate himself from the poisoning influences of European culture." He urges his younger brother to embrace his African heritage.
Beyond family politics, these ties have potential foreign policy, even national security, implications.
Odinga is a Marxist who reportedly has made a pact with a hard-line Islamic group in Kenya to establish Shariah courts throughout the country. He has also vowed to ban booze and pork and impose Muslim dress codes on women — moves favored by Obama's brother.
With al-Qaida strengthening its beachheads in Africa — from Algeria to Sudan to Somalia — the last thing the West needs is for pro-Western Kenya to fall into the hands of Islamic extremists.
Yet Obama interrupted his New Hampshire campaigning to speak by phone with Odinga, who claims to be his cousin. He did not speak with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki.

Dee   February 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Wake up AMERICA! Charisma and great speeches do not a President make. Obama has spent the bulk of his time as a Senator out stumping for himself and others. Even the little experience he does have is not applicable. He may run a good campaign, but can he run the White House? NO WAY!

HILLARY 08 and again in '12

LeftyLadig   February 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Has anyone noticed that the Hillary supporters on this site seem to have a spelling problem?? What Hillary is doing is losing, not loosing.

sivananthi   February 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

OBAMA is getting a free media ride….

Will this solve the problems with the economy , national security
and the health care…

I don^t think so..

-Hillary 08

Don   February 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Senator Obama mostly agrees with Senator Clinton after she gives one of her stellar answers, why can't he just do the same on the most important one….that she is the best candidate for the position at this time. Clinton for 4-8 years followed by VP Obama for 4-8 years once he gets the experience one needs for such an important position. I was on the fence but not anymore…I want a fighter and someone who at the very least has seen or been involved even if only behind closed doors. At least it's better experience than NONE. And please stop chanting "I didn't vote for the war"….that's because you weren't in the position to vote on it one way or another. But you voted yes to everything regarding the war after you were in…didn't you.

W in Altadena   February 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Go HILLARY!

You are right on the mark. The Obamacans need to get a clue! Lofty rhetoric and catchy one liners about hope don't produce results. Actions do! He is full of hot air, has no meat and potatoes to offer and has changed jobs so often that he doesn't have a record of accomplishment.

Hillary is tried, true, tested and ready to take charge.

MB   February 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Its amazing to me that most of the voters can do the math but Hillary can't………… nor, apparently, can anyone in her campaign. This isn't rocket science.

But then of course math alone isn't the deciding factor. There's the $10/hour "blockwalk" Hillary is apparently paying people to do in Texas, and the behind-the-scenes bribing of the superdelegate with cabinet posts, etc and anything else she can use to convince them to vote for her. Its not like she hasn't already admitted she would try to persuade the superdelegates to vote AGAINST their states. She will.

What more evidence do you people need to realize how little she cares about YOU?

Comment   February 29th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I am truly dumbfoundded by the lack of intelligence among the democratic primary voters….I support neither candidate, but to actually think that Obama could be the next democratic nominee proves how shallow the voters are in following a snake oil salesman with glorious non-substantive PROMISES, and turning down a more established candidate with actual plans and prior actions, who is actually capable of beating McCain in Hillary…oh well.

Welcome to the next 1984 election…you just have elected a disinginuous Mondale as your nominee

Now I know why I am no longer a member of this party

Emmanuel J.   February 29th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

5 years ago when Hilary answered that call thousands of military personnel like were on the way to Iraq. The next time Hilary answer the phone, beleive me people we will go to Terhan or North Korea.

Rosemarie   February 29th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

oh but those poll numbers do count, because there is a subliminal message in there for Obama…….wake up and see it.

You know what nobody should have been impeached…..Bill Clinton did not create a war, he created jobs and there was prosperity in his Presidency…………….someone got hold of the information and ran with it for all their worth because they didn't want him in power, I am not saying he wasn't wrong to do what he did, but it was seriously over reacted to. What about all the others that are doing the same thing in the Whitehouse and for that matter in the whole of America.

Wake up Hillary is the only one for President. Someone is pushing and paying for Obama, he has come up too fast

4REAL   February 29th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Well I think the media is setting up for Hillary to take the lead and be the nomonieeeee. Look at how they are reporting the polls on CNN and Fox. You think Clinton was being dogg by Fox or CNN, now the tables has turned with the red phone. Why Hillary is not in her PJ's? Do she sleep with her clothes on at night?

Dara   February 29th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Some may call it sexism, but it comes from plenty of women in the media, too. As if they were the second-graders whose personal dislike of Clinton (for whatever strange psychological reason, I couldn't even imagine) allows them to forsake any shred of journalistic integrity while they are trying to destroy her. And until and if she withdraws her candidacy, they will never let up for a moment. And since the American voter is essentially forced to obtain his or her knowledge and information from the media, this "iron curtain" of disinformation and bias inevitably has its desired effect, so that as far as I am concerned, we do not live in a democracy any more; we live in a media-controlled, media-biased propaganda state.

Many of you feel terribly upset for Clinton herself, who has handled herself with dignity, intelligence and resolve throughout this pathetic process. I do, too; but I also am beyond upset at the knowledge that at one of the most difficult times in this nation's history, when we desperately need a President with the intelligence, work ethic and progressive ideals which Clinton possesses, we are soon going to be left with, courtesy of our childish and selfish media, a choice between another staunch and regressive conservative, and a mostly self-indulgent and laxy novice, whose only appeal, as far as I can see, is that he orates well and that he was the media's antidote to Clinton. When historians ultimately write the story of the decline of America, they may remark on how this country chose, or was given to choose, a series of leaders who lacked the foresight and judgment to do what needed to be done to reverse the path of decline. Life goes on, but I really feel like mourning for my country today.

Brent   February 29th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

All of you that say you will vote Republican if your Dem. choice doesn't take the nomination… it's nuts… Obama and Clinton both stand so close on every major issue, but if your choice doesn't win your going to vote Republican??? Do you really care about what's going on? Do you care? This isn't a sporting event. I don't care who you support, but do it for a sensible reason!

Grow up America… this is serious!

Dara   February 29th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

While a state rep in Illinois Barrack Obama sent letters and helped Rezcko get state and federal money to fix up apartment buildings in Chicago ghettos. During one very cold winter day, Rezcko failed to pay the heating bills and many poor black Chicago residents were without heat in the cold. On the very same day the heat was out, Rezcko held a fundraiser for State Senator Obama at his Chicago mansion.

Recently when indicted for federal charges like money laundering and fraud, the indictments states that there are "Not named politicians" that are somehow connected to the entire investigation. Obama has admitted that he is one of the Not Named people.

Recently Rezcko a muslim from Syria and financial supporter of Louis Farrankhans Nation of Islam Church, was arrested for violating his bond agreement by accepting 3.5 million dollars (after telling the court he was broke) from a muslim from Lebanon, whose wife was a financial partner of Saddam Hussein recently deceased from Iraq.

Obama's Rezko ties deeper than land deal :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics… contributor at the request of Rezko, an Obama spokesman confirmed today. … Obama and Rezko have been friends since 1990

hmmmm

SR   February 29th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

It seems like a great deal of the "momentum" of Obama is due entirely to the ordering of the primaries/caucuses. Don't forget: if Florida and Michigan delegates were included, Clinton would be ahead. Obama is by no means a clean candidate: he lives next door to his Restco buddy in a house he got for $300,000 below the original asking price. His ties to big energy (he supports nuclear power and liquid coal technology, people) remind me of W. If Dems vote for Obama it's a decision that will come back to bite in the general election. Wake up before it's too late! Vote Clinton, not some straw man with no record except : "I didn't vote for". I want to know what you've done, Obama, not what you've not done. Except, you've not done anything but talk! NC votes Clinton!!!

Eve   February 29th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

What….Did I just hear Obama say to forget about 911….What is he for real..How can he ask us to forget about 911..That is part of our life of our everyday living ..How much more do we have to hear coming for him and his wife….First his drug use in the past, and everyone forgot and don't talking about it…Then his past with these people whom are racisms…Then his wife that she is proud now, God knows were she was all this time and also taking shots at the school or college that she when to..And so far he has gotton away with that and no one has the gust to question him or her about that..And now this..Are we suppost to forget about that too…If thats the case them may God be with us if this man becomes President of the Unite States our United States….

Peg from Ohio   February 29th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

No one asked me. Another vote in Ohio for Obama.

lolita   February 29th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

If these polls are right and Omaba becomes the democrat nominee, as a democrat, I can't bring myself to vote for him. What we need is not someone who opposed the war in a speech, but someone who has the guts, the leadership, and the extraordinary diplomatic and negotiating skills to bring the world leaders together, get us out of this mess, and solve the Middle East crisis, so we don't end up there in the future again. I don't think Obama is ready for this job yet. McCain has already caught him in a trap. Obama said he will end the war and get us out of Irag when he becomes president, but in the last debate he also said he will go back to Irag if Al Qaeda was rebuilding its basis there. According to MacCain Al Qaeda has already basis there, which means Obama will not be able to keep his promise of getting us out of Iraq, unless the army has erradicated Al Qaeda by the time he runs for president, but if this happens, the republicans will be calling victory.
I don't see a wining situation for Obama on this.

katie   February 29th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

everyone is biast, everyone is racist. everyone is hypocritical…there is always an excuse for the obama campaign….

dont worry obama i dont dislike you due to your middle name or race , i dislike you because nothing you say holds any validity and if i you could point at hillary one more time in a debate and say "what she said, but mine is better" that would be great let everyone know you dont know where the paperclips are in the white house, let alone paper to write down how you "plan" to change our country that would be wonderful

change isnt talk its action

barack the vote…..no thanks
ill take change with a backbone AND A PLAN
hillary 08′ change with a plan

Ovitshio Branco   February 29th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

: You know what would be a good idea – producing a program once a month entitled – “American History Night”. Keith Olbermann would be ideal as host.

People in this country haven’t a clue. Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Bill Cunningham, Ann Coulter, Wolf Blitzer and their ilk. What’s dangerous is the following they have. From what I read on these threads, I can’t believe how ignorant people are in this country. What happened?

Last night, Sean Hannity reminded me of the Judge in Berlin in 1944 when he tore into defendants who were accused of trying to kill Hitler. They never had a chance to answer the accusations.

Sean Hannity, just what is your problem? Barack Obama has distanced himself from Louis Farrakhan. Your guest told you that 15 times last night. Weren’t you listening? No, of course not.

Let’s be clear here – Louis Farrakhan is not running for president. Barack Obama’s church leader is not running for president.

Your bigotry and hatred is showing Sean. It was on full display last night. Congratulations.

Byron in CA   February 29th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

To everyone that thinks CNN is being bias in favor of obama you need to consider that you are compalining to the ones doing it. Most of us that feel this way have probably sent many messages to them about this and of course a high percentage of them don't get posted. But should we really expect them to. Really, if you want anyone to know about how CNN moderates the blog in obamas favor, and show him in a better light in most cases on the news show, you really need to compalin to people outside of CNN, otherwise be satisfied with their answer of what this message probably got: Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Chris   February 29th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I think it is funny how people would choose Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama. Sure, Obama may not have 'that' much experience, but you have to give him a chance. If one of the candidates wins out this year and DOES make it to presidency, then the other candidate will just have to run in the next election, no big deal. I have heard much less about McCain than Obama or Hillary. I would like to see Obama run the country than a woman that scares me and gives me nightmares. No, I'm not being sexist, but I am terrified by that woman.

Also, for those that say that any candidate won't fulfill their promises, you'd have to see what they do before saying what they won't. Give them a chance. Now if it doesn't turn out right, then we just have to wait another four years.

Obama is a great speech giver. That is one of the many things I like about him. Hillary scares me. However, you should notice that many politicians in the past have made promises that they do not hold. Do you think that any candidate now-a-days is any different? I want to give Obama a chance. Let's see someone who is semi-new to the field have a run at things. Hillary Clinton has Bill behind her. He influences her. McCain, he's a republican, not saying that I do not like republicans, but I would like to see some new changes that do not involve money being taken from education, or our pockets. I would like someone to at least step up to bat and fix a lot of things. In the Middle East, I want peace to be reached. September 11 was a wake up call people. We, the people of the United States, need to stop being so darn discriminate of other people and actually act mature.

Obama for President '08
Hillary for President '12

Basquale   February 29th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

So many people are calling Obama just hot air. So please explain to me what was Bush? Americans have voted for him twice. The worst president ever in history. So it can only get better whether it is Obama or Clinton. Vote for Mccain if you wanna have the same sh.., loosers!

Paul   February 29th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

If we were talking about the other candidate, that would be large lead… But when the biased media refers to Hillary, then an 8 point lead is just a "slight lead." The reality here is that she is ahead and that she will be defeating the so called momentum on the polls on march 4 and that s what truly matters.

Hillary continuemos hacia adelante!
Hillary let us continue moving foward!

Hillary you will be our President !
Seras nuestra Presidenta!

Estamos contigo!
We are with you!

HILLARY- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Grif   February 29th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Never mind Hillary. Bias will always be there…

Nevertheless, you're still the better one.

alh   February 29th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I am so sick of Obama supporters. They act like 2 year olds…"I think its funny that he's catching her when she had a large lead two wks ago", etc. Grow up. This is not a wrestling match or a football game…many of you treat this contest as a sport. Some media stations have even characterized this contest as a boxing match. IT IS NOT A SPORT! Wake up!! We are not watching to see who wins the next Superbowl. This person will be running our country (which is currently in the dumps by the way). We need strength …we need a fighter…we need experience and FULL knowledge. There is no room for training wheels in the White House.

Someone plz put Obama on the next rocket to the moon before he "finishes off" the United States of America. The thought of him being President is horrifying….He makes me want to move to ENGLAND! I do not feel safe with Obama behind the wheel.

Viviana   February 29th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

OHIO!!!!! Please don't make the mistake of supporting a lying politician. Hillary cares less about aything but getting back into the revolving door of the white house. We are sick and tired of Bushes and clintons back to back. If Bill Clinton had handled Bin laden appropraitely in 1993 when they bombed the world trade center, we would not have had 9/11 so that was the result of a clinton's judgement call. Also if Bill and Hillary Clinton while in the white house didn't sign into bill NAFTA, your jobs would still be yours. The clintons are just a familiar name and face. Vote for chnage please, we are done with the clintons. Let's move forward! let's give Obama a chance and move away from the old politics that are about the politicians and not the people.

Gemmeg   February 29th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

The first woman is running for the white house(Hillary Clinton)
The first African-american is running for the white house(Obama)
It has been said a long time ago in holy books that in the beginning God has created a man(Adam) after a woman(Eve) but nobody was there to confirm it. Now the all planet has the opportinuity to see who really God has created first.
If Hillary is the winner that's meant God created woman first and then we have to change the scripture in the holy books.
If Obama is the winner that's meant the scripture told the true.
All this view because Hillary and Obama are preaching almost the same thing causing a difficult choice for the voters. Let God grab this opportinuity to show us what really happenned in the beginning of time.

Sam Rose   February 29th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

WHY HASN'T SHE RELEASED HER TAX RETURNS????

WHAT IS SHE HIDING?????

PEOPLE IN OHIO—-

WAKE UP—–We are in trouble if she gets the nomination—look at her campaign—she cant even run a campaign much less the country….

Obama '08

Darth HUSSEIN Vadik, CA   February 29th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Its about the turnout, here's my prediction:

Texas:
Obama 56%
Hillary 43%

Ohio:
Obama 51%
Hillary 48%

If I have these right, CNN you owe me a taco.
I'll hold you to it.

mike   February 29th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I donated to the Obama campaign and I expect him to spend it. That's why I donated – DUH. The fact that he spent it shouldn't change the definition of "win". Clinton's pathetically desperate at this point and I'm starting to feel sorry for her supporters who are apparently still throwing their money away on a lost cause. Although, in all honesty I don't feel sorry for the lame-headed Clinton supporters who simply post a couple of slogans and exclamation points on this blog and think they've accomplished something constructive.

If you really want to make a difference I'll give you a challenge:

Tell me why Clinton's the senator from NY? If you can without mentioning political schenanigans, I'll switch my allegiance. Hillary fans – here's your chance to make a difference. I have $2K to donate, and will, as soon as I see a coherent answer.

A True black American   February 29th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

CNN PLEASE POST MY COMMENTS OR ARE YOU AFRAID THAT OBAMAS IS LOOSING GRADUALLY???????????????????????????????????????????????????????/

J   February 29th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

hillary's done. she's the new huckabee!

Joseph   February 29th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Remember New Hamsphire and California. Obama was up by 10-12 points days before New Hampshire. He lost. In California, Obama has a slight lead, He lost by 10 points. Turnout is key: In California and NH – women turned on in droves for Hillary. In Texas, Latinos will turn out for CLinton. Obama will lose these states. Obama will win liberal Vermont and Hillary will win in Rhode Island. Obama is not the nominee yet.

trish racin   February 29th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Arguably, the most important privilege American people have is
electing our supreme leader. I think most people agree it is important
that we do not consider race, sex, or the fact that one of the
candidates is married to an ex-president when casting a vote and this
decision should be base on who will conduct themselves in the most
honorable manner while in office.

MahoganyShotgun   February 29th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

This is an attempt by The Clintons to belittle any win Barack achieves on March 4th, when it is she who NEEDS to win… anything, anything at all.

There logic fails: If The Clintons were already in the lead in Ohio and Texas, then of course Obama would have to invest more just to come close to her lead.

LENA   February 29th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I refuse to vote for someone who supports Monsanto, NAFTA (don't deny it), has an isolationist attitude and maintains a mindset that is more likely to lead us in another DUMB war.

I don't want another "fighter". George Bush was enough for me.

Mehra Rohit   February 29th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I am sending this message from Switzerland. I Think its time to change the history and that is what Obama is campaigning about . A person who belongs to the black community to be chosen for the first time in this century as the President of USA.

Hermine   February 29th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Lets all open our eyes and see how Senator Clinton is hiding an importantissue from the voters which is her taxes from the American people. I am sure she is hiding something that is going to harm her befor March 4th. What else is new about the clintons??????

st louis   February 29th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Don't worry folks this will be over soon. After March 5, if Hillary does poorly the DNC will have to react before the Democratic Party is destroyed.

Gabby   February 29th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Most of the Obama backers have no idea about the trial to begin Monday with Obama 'good buddy' Rezko, sleeping partners,.There alot of coverage at abcnews.com They need to check it out……..

Dave   February 29th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I think people forget that Michigan and Florida have voted, albeit just for show, to Hillary. If we count those two states which are critical for democrats (they cannot completely ignore those two states in democratic primary), Hillary is much closer. This fact and coupled with Hillary's power is getting superdelegates, I think Obama is dead. By the way, voting for Obama is like throwing your vote away and giving Republicans the white house. Lets fact the facts, end of the day, white folks will vote in white person to the presidency. The larger issue is that Obama will create welfare states for all of us and it will not turn the economy. White house never helped the economy and never will. That's how our capitalistic society works. Obama is too much of a socialist for my taste. This is why so many youg people gravitate to him. Not to mention speaks well when the speach is prepare one. Debates are another matter. If you notice he always say Hillary is right on tough issue. I hoping Hillary should let Obama answer the question on Russia and Putin's hand-picked successor. I doubt that he even knows his name. That would have been great for Hillary but she really prove to me that she is definitely worthy of occupying the White House.

Renee   February 29th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Hillary wants the voters to trust her and give her the nomination before she releases her tax return and the papers with her 35 years of experience. Who is really blinded by their candidate? No transparency no vote!

ann   February 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Come on Texans. Don't let this guy fool you! He has no real substance and a lot of questions in his background that need to be answered. Texans are independent thinkers. Don't follow the Obama cult. We need a president, not a cheerleader.
Hillary in '08!
NO – Not Obama

Mary   February 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Barack Obama is not the Savior or the God people are lifting him up to be. The bible says we would have our false Gods.. I do declare I am spent with so much ignorance from Americans. Get a life, cast your votes and shut up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flo   February 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Why do people say she lost 11 in a row. Its a delegate race also and she is still within reach. Those claiming she should get out do not follow politics very well. Other candidates have lost more states in primaries and have went on to win the White House. In those 11 lost primaries, she still pulled in delegates. Also, there is proof that Clinton actually leads in the democratic vote. Democrats want Hillary.

Hillary For Ohio   February 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Obama "Change We Can't Belive In!!!!!!"

Vote HILLARY!!!!

Jeaninne   February 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I personally hope she stays in right to the end. The longer she stays in the race, the more stuff will come out about Obama and then he is toast. I have found dozens of negative articles about him from the people he rolled over to get the senate seat, the corruption including Rezko, the church and its affiliations (none of them good), Jeremy Wright, Louis Farrakan and many many more…….stop drinking the koolaid people and at least take the time to check things out before you vote because after it will be too late……………..

Sadie Lowman   February 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Shame on the media for choosing Obama so they can get their tax breaks with McCain. They know McCain can't beat Hillary. Has our smart media shared the story of why the republicans are voting for Obama?

Don   February 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Here's a scary thought. Obama and Clinton are splitting the party so much that whomever wins will not get the support of people that wanted the other candidate to win. John McCain wins….aren't we all in for a rude awakening then.

Myra Harleston   February 29th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

We the people of the United States of America are beyond the infalted threats of the past 8 years. We need a David, not Mrs. Goliath. When the phone rings, we are confidant Obama will act on facts, not emotions(unlike our past leaders have). We need someone to help heal this great land we call HOME……

noemi   February 29th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I am a 9-11 surviour. Do we honor those that died that day by saying we should have not gone into Iraq. I agree that war was mishandled and we need new leadership to accomplish an American victory. Be careful America because the world is watching and we can't show any weakness.

We need strong leadership and strong fighter at home to protect our future.

S.   February 29th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I wish everyone would stop implying that Obama is the candidate of choice among younger americans and the educated. I am a younger american, I hold both undergraduate and gradudated degrees and he's not my choice.
If Obama gets the nomination I will vote Republican

I am sure this will not make to the comments page, but oh well I voiced my opinion.

Manuel TX   February 29th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The Republicans are titling the race in TX for Obama because it's perhaps the first time that they'll actually be able to beat a Clinton in an election.

They're usurping the nomination process for the Democratic party. It's too funny. :)

Of course come the general election they'll all vote for McCain.

The DNC needs to run closed primaries and they need to get rid of caucuses. Elections should be based on everyone having a fair chance to vote…not on rabid fanaticism or tampering from the Republicans.

Taylor   February 29th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

go Hillary! . Shes the Gteatest Candidate to run for president she has the experience Vote For the most Marvelous Candidate and that is Hillary clinton. Hillary 08!

sam   February 29th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Every time i switch on cnn i see barack obama bobbing up and down with his screaming, hysterical, placard waving supporters behind wolf and his team on the screen – how disgusting – I cannot come to believe that a news channel like cnn become so biased towards one candidate. Its most unworthy of an award winning team. Every time Cafferty mentions Hillary's name you could see the smirk on his face and derision in his tone. Be a gentleman, and show some respect to a woman, even if she does not measure up to his standards.

Stacey   February 29th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

In further comment, I am appalled a Presidential candidate may have to pay a fine to Kenya in camels and goats. Please aplogize to the Delegates of Kenya.

Inês F, Lisboa - Portugal   February 29th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

As far as I've read, Cinton would need not just to win but to win big. I can't really figure out why spending more works out, in that limp "argument" of Wolfson's, as a direct link to winning in all March 4 contests. Or is he trying to find an excuse for losing (or not winning by the necessary margin) beforehand? That campaign seems like a bunch of rude and not too bright kids… tantrums, accusations, posturing, so much more shrewness than shrewdness. Why doesn't Clinton go, go, go… away, gather the few scraps of dignity left to her and vanish?

She's showing her true colours and they show up tawdry. She's just not very likeable and doesn't command much respect. No… poise.

Michael TX   February 29th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Obama is nothing but hot air, and I expect nothing less than for him to tout about the only thing he's done in his political career. "Talk" about the war and his decision.

The guy's 4yr record is very shaky. His political ties to people like Rezko and Farrakhan are more than disturbing. But people have been duped into believing the hype and rhetoric.

It's only after all this time that America is waking up and realizing that you can fairly evaluate people, and not be called a racist, or sexist, not based on last names or the color of their skin or gender – but by actual qualifications.

If that's so, Obama will lose.

no obama EVER   February 29th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Why doesn't obama explain his relationship with his church? CNN please geet to the bottom of it.

JohnS   February 29th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Meet me in Texas! Meet me in Ohio!!

I thought these 2 states have been the firewalls for Hillary and her supporters. So, what is going on here, I just don't get it?

The way people with "common sense" sees this, you can cry, yell, and scream all you can, if Hillary does not WIN these 2 states with large numbers (I mean very large numbers), this thing is over.

So, Hillary supporters need to be careful not to destroy the Dem enthusiam any further. Any tool of attack by a Dem will later be used by the Republicans.

KM   February 29th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

The Obama momentum continues. His lead in Texas is as high as 6 points and Hillary's lead in Ohio is as little as 2 points. It does look like Hillary's politics of fear is going to work. Vote for judgment and substance. TX, OH, RI & VT Vote Obama.

VICTORIA   February 29th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

If Hillary defeated someday, she failed absolutely due to the enemies among Democratic Party, due to the biased medias such as CNN, due to the sleepy white men, but other than the person who deliberately hide his own middle name.

MICHAEL BURNETT L.I.N.Y.   February 29th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Yes he is ahead in Texas, as far as Ohio is concerrned she will not do well there either. Some of the people there are already calling her a trader, that has got to hurt, but do us all a favor Hillary and do not cry. We the people are all out of tissue, so please act as if you are really ready on day one and suck it up !!! Why cry'in works with woman is very confusing to me.
I have a question for the people that fell for that cry'in sceen, the question is why do you feel that a person that cry's when the heat is on will make a good President?
I thought that we the people were in need of a strong, firm and smart, President? A President that can bring about change in the way this country is run as well as make the right decisions when it counts? I do not feel nor do I believe that Hillary is that person, DO YOU ???

S, Miami, FL   February 29th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I've been reading the Ticker blogs for the past few months now and all I have to say is "wow"! Reading comments from both the Clinton and Obama supporters makes me wonder: is it Iraq or the U.S. that's currently embroiled in a civil war?

Dane the Independent   February 29th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I'm seeing a lot of bitterness from the Clinton supporters. Given that the 2 candidates have very similar positions on many policies, I wouldn't think it would be wise for Clinton supporters to swing their support in behind McCain rather than Obama (if in fact he is the nominee). To me, these statements come off like empty threats.

Chris   February 29th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

With these polls, we know Obama will win both states if not tie in Ohio. These polls does not take into account cell phone users, who are mostly college students and business professionals. On both demographic, Obama leads by 70%. When you start adding their numbers, you know for sure, Obama is going to win Texas and have a high chance of winning Ohio as well.

Remember Wisconsin, Obama was leading only by 4% – 6% on pre election polls and on the day of the election he won by 15%. Those 9% – 11% were all cell phone users who were not polled pre-election.

The country is starting to look better already. Go Obama. Yes We Can.

VICTORIA   February 29th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

If Hillary defeated someday, she failed absolutely due to the enemies among Democratic Party, due to the biased medias such as CNN, due to the sleepy white men, but other than the person who deliberately hide his own middle name.

Leeza   February 29th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

She looks so evil in that picture! I can't wait for Tuesday to be over. I can't handle not knowing!

Melissa Atlanta, GA   February 29th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I hope the media plays it safe on the day of and the days preceeding the OH and TX primaries with regards to flashing these poll numbers around – and by play it safe I mean stay out of it. I admit that these poll numbers are facinating to those of us outside OH & TX – they really are – but I worry about the effect the media stories about the poll numbers could have on voters. If the media and pollsters keep saying x is ahead of y by this-many points, the potential voters will just not bother voting. Pollsters: respect this voting process and let the voters in OH & TX have their say and try not spoil their day.

Liz   February 29th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I thought the Dem's recognized that Ohio was the bellweather state. If Obama loses it by the current 8%, will his pledged delegates continue to believe he can carry it in November? If so, chalk it up to the silly season.

Pew says twice as many Clinton supporters would bolt to McCain.
I suspect all those anti-Clinton crossover Republicans will stay with their real man McCain.

EL NNINO   February 29th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Senator Clinton is simply trying to scare Americans… Pathetic.

Pathethic are also the self proclaimed democrats who want to make us believe that they wouldn't vote for Obama if he were to be the nominee. Those are also scare tactics.

Senator Clinton, while able, will not do anything for the country. She has no experience as a leader. Her senate record is further proof of the immobilism that characterises her.

OBAMA/Richardson 08

akaDoug   February 29th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

**I sure hope CNN starts showing us Obama supporters some love…since you've certainly been catering to Hillary for the last 14 months!**

I love it! Obama is starting to surge in both Texas and Ohio (remember 2 weeks ago Clinton was up 15 and 24 respectively)! And these polls are just of the likely Democratic voters, not the Independants and Republicains that love Obama.

It looks like 15 in a row! Bye Hillary it was nice seeing all 49 sides of you!

Like-long Democrat for Obama in '08 (but never Hillary)!

MeluBarney   February 29th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

The idea of Obama being president of this country scares the hell out of me. Wake up people!!!

Concerned Canadian   February 29th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Polls shmolls I say !! Who in the heck believes them.

Media amateurs or disgruntled insiders with their own agendas are trying to get even with the Clintons for no justified reason.

For the record, Obama is dead wrong with his one liner comeback on McCain saying the Bush war brought the al Qaeda into Iraq.

Did Obama count how many al Qaeda were or were not in Iraq before the war ?…no..of course not. So what in the heck is he saying ?

He's just fooling ya 'all with his 'just words' and no experience.

The fact of the matter is Mr.Obama, the whole Middle East region is full of al Qaeda, insurgents, opium drug traffickers, terrorists, warlords, and so and so on. So go and talk to them Obama and see what happens to you.

Hillary Clinton for President…..pleeeeease !!!

Byron in CA   February 29th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

TEXAS & OHIO= CLINTON…. GO HILLARY 2008 & 2012 The folks in Texas and Ohio are too smart to fall for obama's empty promises and speeches of rhetoric. They've been waiting for obama to give some substance other than the same old tired speech catch phrases from last year and come March 4 those undecided voters will go to Hillary.

Proud Californian   February 29th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

When CNN says Hillary is ahead by a small margin in Ohio and statistically tie in TX…..people, THAT means HILLARY is WAY AHEAD in both polls. It is just SO hard for CNN to admit it!!!!

Texas   February 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I'm not sure why Clinton supporters are so happy about this. It was a week ago Clinton had double digit leads, and now Obama is leading in Texas, and close in Ohio. If i was them i would be alittle more worried.

Although Polls don't matter at all, Wisconsin was suppose to be close but it wasn't. If i was either canidadte (more so Clinton) still be very very worried.

BTW Obama needs to win one becuase the other one will probably be close. Isshe also forgetting RI and Vermont? becuase if she can't win those either it will be bad.

Kimberly in Texas   February 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Go Obama!
You can win Texas and Ohio!

Knock her out on March 4th!

EFabian   February 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

This is not over yet.

If she loosed on Tuesday, the Obama fanaticals will be gloating. But until then, she still has a shot.

Go Hillary. I saw your speech today and you were supported by several flag officers and veterans. These certified war heroes think you are the best possible candidate and so do I. It also doesn't hurt matters that you have a plan and have outlined them in your speeches.

Go HILLARY.

Douly   February 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hillary was ahead by double digits in all march 4th States just 2 weeks ago! Her Campaign is trash.. Seriously how can you blow a lead like that and even bother to complain… guess those debates didnt help… esp the last!!

Oren Ovadia, California   February 29th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Obama will have a reality check in Texas, He will lose In TX, Ohio and Road Island. And Democratic Convension will have a dillema since Hillary have won all the big states and Obama won all the small states. And non have them has enough delegates to secure the Nomination. I Love Democracy!!!!! Polotics never been so exiting.

Lee   February 29th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Do Latinos think they will get anything at all with Obama – OH NO – the african amercians will get the goods my friends.

Rise Up Latinos – Rise Up for Hillary – She will not do you wrong!

Vince Los Angeles, CA   February 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I find it fascinating that Hillary Clinton is clinging to the very thing she is accusing Barack Obama of spreading to the American people…FALSE HOPE. Even if she wins both Texas and Ohio, if she doesn't win by double digits in both states, she will not have enough of an edge to overtake his pledged delgate lead. The ONLY way HRC can win the nomination is to strong arm the Superdelgates into swaying her way (an unlikely scenario that would look like blatant election tampering). The Superdelegates are going to sway on the side of who has more pledged delgates and unless HRC SWEEPS all 4 states by HUGE margins, Obama will be the nominee…

That's the political fact that nobody wants to talk about….our of respect for Hillary Clinton.

Eugene Miller,Arlington Texas   February 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama will win all but ohio. so that clinton will have something to talk to Bill about.

Any one else would have got the message after going 11 and 0
.

A True black American   February 29th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

You know what? Americans to be sincere it would have been a very good thing if Obama can stay to learn. To be sincre he really needs to learn from Clinton and settle down for a vice president first then let him contest in 2012 . Then he will not be reasoning the way he is. He is quite young and very energetic but he really needs to learn and get things done right so that he will not jeopardize America. Then i will vote for him twice and more in 2012 but not now .

Stacey   February 29th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

If Hillary wins the ticket. I will vote Republican. I believe only Obama will be able to send a Democrat to office 'this" term. She will never win my vote nor a lot of other Obama supporters. We have become to distrustful of Hillary.

B. Smart   February 29th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Ohio think of three things: The Clinton's NAFTA plan, and if your job went
overseas. The iraq war, and your child. The Bill Clinton impeachment hearings and other scandals.

OBAMA 08.

NO....   February 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I sent my comment over and now it is erased……:-(

No…no…and NO!

The Republicans will pick him apart like a cheap suit. Too many holes to hold it together and since some of the state races have been decided by Republicans voting for Obama…and they are going back to McCain, Obama can't even be sure to carry those states. The Republicans have done it well so far to get the only real formbidable opponent off of the front page.

I sure hope that TEXAS – OHIO and the rest see through the cheap suit and vote for Clinton. She is the only Democratic hope for the White house!

Cris in Texas   February 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Why are black superdelegets being threated and or pressered to switch to obama, MSNBC is reporting this. CNN get on the ball…ask Emanuel Clever from Missuri

Jessica   February 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I wonder who believes in polls these days?
Go Hillary!

Frank   February 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

We're still very optimistic that Hillary will win the nomination.

Hillary 08

Smith   February 29th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Go for it OHIO.. she'll create jobs for YOU and the country like she did for her dear SWEET HOME STATE OF

NEW YORK

also maybe

ARKANSAS!

lots of jobs there .. soon gonna be jobs EVERYWHERE!

Keevin   February 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary will win. We trust her to do this most powerful job in the world. Obama will scare world if he is in White House to do decisions.

R.S. in Minnesota   February 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!! I'm rooting for you! God bless you! Some of the Minnesotans have a brain! We want someone who will be able to handle the demands of the presidency, and you are definitely prepared, capable, experienced, have the stamina, and have the "fighting spirit" that has been the foundation of America! We see that, and we are rooting, and praying for you!

Patricia, Ontario, Canada   February 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

GOOD LUCK Senator Hillary Clinton. Whatever happens, GOD knows best. You will be fine.

law chavez   February 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The comments posted by Obamba supporters only exemplify how inmature and poorly informed they really are.

Common Sense, Ohio   February 29th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I just wanted to comment to all the people who constantly ridicule Obama for not talking "the issues" at his events; just because he doesn't constantly talk about his plans or disrespectfully comment on Clinton's, does not mean he doesn't have any plans. Look at his website, it is full of very detailed information on every single issue affecting this country. Obama, as he should, uses his time to illustrate his character, something which cannot be described on laid out on his website. Those who criticize him for this are just lazy and aren't willing to do any research for themselves on the issues, and I would encourage you to do so. His policies make absolute sense, especially in the areas where there is a huge difference in his policies and Clinton's. Finally, I think most everyone can agree there is something wrong with the political landscape in this country and things need to change. Please, explain to me how another entrenched (or experienced, as some say) candidate is going to accomplish any positive change.

Robin   February 29th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Well, it seems that it is not ened by March 4th. Hillary was hoping that it would be ended by February 5th, now she should be happy if it is over by March 4th. Nevertheless, I don't see Hillary wining the general election.

Daniel   February 29th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Wouldn't the 4 point margin make it so they're deadlocked in Ohio as well? Even if it doesn't, the fact remains that should Obama pick up one of these two states, the Hillary bid should be over. Even if Obama loses both states, which I doubt will happen, I don't think that Hillary will win by a big enough margin to stay in the race much longer. Winning 48-46 isn't what she's looking for, nor is it enough.

TC in Ohio   February 29th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Go Obama! Let's wrap it up on Tuesday!

crat3   February 29th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

The pro-Obama biased media against Hillary Clinton are swaying votes to cult leader Obama and moving polls in his favor. The pro-Obama biased media is undermining the Democratic nomination process.

Hillary Clinton will win Ohio and Texas. If she doesn't win these two states, it will be because of the pro-Obama biased media against Sen. Clinton.

If cult leader Obama swipes the nomination because of the biased media, the Republican attack machine will trash him as a radical left wing liberal and swiftboat him on his Chicago ties. Obama will be on crutches standing up to McCain, who will clean his clock in November.

Hillary Clinton is no radical left wing liberal and has no Chicago ties; she has already been vetted and attacked by the Republican attack machine and still standing strong; she is a winner against McCain.

Hillary Clinton is about the future of America; she is the qualified, experienced, visionary leader America needs to make change real and restore America to prosperous times and restore our good standing in the world.

YOU NEED TO KNOW   February 29th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

My question to Ohioans is: When Bill Clinton is out there stumping for Hillary, have you all asked him about NAFTA and what does he thinks about his Wife coming behind him and undoing or changing (if you think that is a better word) what they both championed as one of Bill's greatest successes during his term in office.

But one thing I think you Ohioans should be mad as hell about is the fact that you state is in the situation it's in because of BILL CLINTON and it will not get any better because of HILLARY….

spirit of america   February 29th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

How does this flood of so-called polls before an election benefit democracy? Is this really just another way of rigging the election by telling the voters what they should think and do? There are only two polls which should be conducted, both on election day. The actual vote and exit polls. Anything else is just manipulation.

patrick   February 29th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

we've seen this in nearly every other state. Hillary is ahead by a mile and then slowly but surely obama over takes her to win the primary but 16 percent

Wayne   February 29th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Hillary is done. She needs 20 point victories in both Ohio and Texas and it seems clear she will not do that. Texas offers 192 delegates. Obama has a 140 pledge delegate lead. By the numbers Obama has a near Texas size lead. How will Hillary be able to overcome such a huge lead in delegates? I hope the voters are wise. Dont let race baiting and fear full you into 4 more years of lack fo leadership in government. Let's turn the page and take a hold of our future.

Obama 08

New Yorker for Obama   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

The Clintons have no shame. Hillary has lost the past 11 states, but her campaign comes out spinning that it's Obama who needs to win Texas and Ohio to remain a viable candidate. If HRC were anyone else, she would have already been pressured to drop out for the good of the party.

And please, I do NOT want to see her on the ticket as VP.

Sandy, OH   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Obama For Americans

Obama 08

marc   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Polls, polls and more polls … still thinking about New Hampshire I don't believe in any of them.

Willy   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

By that picture, can you tell which one wants to raise your taxes?

Charlotte   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Who are these people who get asked by pollsters. I have never been asked who I'm supporting. By the Way, Obama did not vote for the war in Iraq.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Yes Wolfson, and let all God's people say Amen to that. Obama will win all the 4 states in Jesus name…Amen! You made the pronouncement we agree with you in Jesus name..Amen!!

Bill   February 29th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I find some of these polls hard to believe. There are other polls that show Clinton with a lead in Texas. More important, Clinton leads Obama by large margins when democrats are polled in Texas. Should not democrats choose their nominee and not outside influences? What the media has not reported is that in all the previous contest, Clinton has a lead among democrats in the voting. Obama only leads when republicans and independents are added in.

Hillary Clinton is the proven leader. Texas,Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont need to send a strong message that this country needs a strong new leader, not a freshmen who we hope will do a good job.

I always think about the hard work women have always had to do and the factors they have to overcome. This election has been no exception. White men need to stop being afraid and elect the best person, not the most popular, for the most serious job in the world.

Hillary Clinton is that leader.

James   February 29th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I hope after March 4th Hillary can now step aside and then support Obama for the general election in November.

Bev   February 29th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

About a week ago everyone was saying that Hillary had to win big in Ohio and Texas if she wanted to win the nomination. Now all I am hearing is that Obama must win in Ohio and Texas not just be close. What has changed? Or, is this just everyone accepting the new spin from the Clinton camp now that it is unlikely that she will win big. She is the one that said Ohio and Texas are has wins for her.

Becky In Indiana   February 29th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I am not surprised. Once people start doing their homework the math is simple. OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

Dimitri   February 29th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I still believe Obama will win Ohio. in other polls relesed today. it shows Obama only 2pts behind Hillary in Ohio. By Tuesday I think he will be slightly ahead of Hillary and will win by a slight margin.

wild schield   February 29th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

HAS ANY ONE HEARD anything from the NORTH POLL;/)

Ted in Pittsburgh   February 29th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I can't wait for the good people of Texas (and perhaps, Ohio) to say Adios to Hillary, so all democrats can come together. We are going to need unity to defeat Senator McCain and I am hopeful that Hillary will do the right thing on March 4th, after the people have spoken loud and clear.

Mischelle from Illinois   February 29th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I don't believe your POLL! After reading the piece here about the Latino voters in TEXAS questioning Obama's ability to deal with a national crisis because of his lack of experience, AND the fact that the Latino vote will be very decisive in that state…TEXAS isn't that close…

AND what the Heck is CNN doing reporting a story based on a FOX newspoll. Oh the real sillyness….SPIN and those who attempt it.

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   February 29th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

"The same day both campaigns sought to raise the other's expectations", yes, but one campaign is on point and the other is delusional!

Bill Clinton and James Carville, from the Clinton campaign, have said that she need to win both or it's over. Also, most objective pundits have said that she not only needs to win both, but that she needs to win big, and that's not going to happen.

Now, Hillary is, once again, moving the goal posts. It's getting old!

Hillary, you are a good Senator, and you would have made a good president, but it's over. Think of the country and your party, and gracefully exit and unite the ticket on March 5th! Please!!!

S. Shay   February 29th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

So now Clinton’s campaign wants to turn this into a must win for Obama? Why is he able to outspend her two to one? Is it because he has run a better campaign, is a better strategist and is more popular? Clinton’s own people said she had to win both Texas and Ohio by significant margins to cut into Obama’s lead and not only will that not happen but she is likely to lose both Texas and Ohio. Then what? Before they got to Texas and Ohio Clinton was said to need wins in the Potomac primaries. When that didn’t happen she said she needed wins in Texas and Ohio. Now that won’t happen what other states will she count on before taking her silly looking, uncomfortably built rump back to New York? Obama shouldn’t be close in Texas (Hispanic vote) and Ohio (99+ year old vote) but not only does she not have a significant lead in those states she is losing Texas. Texas? Are you serious? Texas is as red of state as there could ever be and for Obama to even be close shows that Clinton’s days are numbered. Sweet!!

Cosmic Comedy Queen - Hillary is the Change!   February 29th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Go Hillary! Winners never quit and quitters never win!

Angela   February 29th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

First line reads:

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are statistically tied in Texas

But your headline reads:

Poll: Clinton ahead in Ohio, Obama has edge in Texas

What is wrong with you people????

edgeways   February 29th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

uh, yeah because coming back from being down double digits 10 days ago to being ahead in one and within reach of the other isn't good enough I guess. Obama by 5-10 in Tx, Clinton by 5 or less in OH.

Chanda -Cincinnati   February 29th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Didn't the Wisconsin poll show here leading before their primary? Who cares about polls!! Who are these people polling? Ohio will not go Billary without a fight.

OHIO 4 Obama

Michael   February 29th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Go Obama!!!!!! You can win Texas and Ohio.

John   February 29th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Clinton is not playing on fear but telling it like it is. Obama can't see the reality because he hasn't been there. Go Hillary for 08. Democrats forever

Allison Marie   February 29th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Don't watch poles. We want Hillary, we want Hillary, we want Hillary.

No matter what don't quit! There's not enough delegates for Obama to be the nominee, Hillary should stay in because it gives us time to take a closer look at Obama.

Go Hillary, go Hillary, go Hillary.

shakaib   February 29th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

i dont understand why is hillary not quiting the race she is going to lost to mccin anyways.

Fundamental Question   February 29th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Change Question: What has Obama done while in Senate to bring the Democrats and Republicans together? You don't get a magic wond when you become President!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   February 29th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

oh ya? not according to THIS poll released today:

according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Houston Chronicle poll released on Friday..

Obama, an Illinois senator, has a 6-point edge on Clinton in Texas, 48 percent to 42 percent. He trails Clinton 44 percent to 42 percent in Ohio — well within the poll's margin of error of 3.8 percentage points.

Hillary is all done.

dsw   February 29th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I just don't understand why Clinton sets up excused to fall back on; she doesn't seem to be able to acknowledge that the voters are choosing another candidate over her. Caucuses are not democratic, States with African AMerican voters are biased against her (it was ok when they propeled her husband to victory), it doesn't count if she loses in a state that she spent less money in. . . where does it end?

Of cource Obama spends more money, first he has more to spend, second he is not the establishment candiadte so he is not starting on a level playing field.

She is a strong candidate and under normal circumstances she would have won easily, but Obama is tapping into an undercurrent of emtion that has previously been untapped by politicans, she can't compete with that.

She should bow out gracefully when she loses TX, and aim for 8 years down the road.

BCNU purple state, usa   February 29th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

You've gotta love Wolfson's comment. Paraphrased it reads….
"Well, you guys ought to slam us, you're simply better. And, for us to be as close as we are against a great team like you says a lot about our spunk and spirit!"

Please. How much in consulting fees is that guy making? She could hire me for half the price. That way, she saves money and I get huge pay raise! And, in the end, she still loses.

Murry   February 29th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

***Latest Rasmussen and Reuter polls shows Clinton's lead dwindling to only 2% over Obama in Ohio.***

HP Boston   February 29th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Why does BO always have that smirk on his face?
B/C he knows Rove and darth vader have him as a shoe in.

Cris in Texas   February 29th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

POLLS, What POLLS?
They never called me in Texas.

Mr. B.   February 29th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Krissy   February 29th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

She will never make up enough delegates if there is a tie, or even if she wins by a slim margin.

She NEEDS to get 65% in both states if she wants to even have a chance at staying in the race.

I can't wait for Wednesday, when she will finally have to face reality! Drop out Hillary! If Obama had lost 11 in a row, you would expect him to do the same. Have some dignity.

liban   February 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Fox News is always bias. they dislike obama because he refused to appear their network.
lol
Obama 08

Debra F.   February 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I think it's sad really ,that a candidate must resort to fear tactics for votes. not only has she divided us as a people, for example .. whites, latinos, and of course african americans, when she needs their votes.
when will these select group of people open their eyes and see what she is doing. I's rather be apart of we the people , than a select group of people just for votes. she has begun to sound like a bitter vendictive woman, more than a presidential candidate, and i don't think any of us want that type of behavior in the white, or we will end up right back where we are

debra
texas

Jerry Hersch   February 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hillary already had her RED PHONE moment- when she, in secret, unilaterally decided about American healthcare- no concensus on options -she pushed the healthcare button.
In time of crisis we now know what her gut reaction will be- push the button first ….and then think.

Scott Struble   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

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

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

Obama 08   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

What was Hillary' thinking with the Red Phone Ad,fear again and fear tactic..wait 911 Ring a bell ?>lol what did hillary do ,SHE made the wrong choice……She send our soldiers into Iraq, just like Bush. If we want another Bush, get Hillary or McCain Well if hillary answer the Red phone,she says hunny its for you,,,or may be she is in the wrong mood. We have seen in this campaign, Hillary have many different moodswings.

John Johnson   February 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Come on Clinton! We all know this race should come down to you and McCain. Obama has no business running this country. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing with no plan whatsoever and I hope the American people wake up from their hypnotic state soon!

California 4 Hillary   February 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Hooray! Go Hillary!

Jane, Maryland   February 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Did Bill Clinton not say she had to win both Texas and Ohio?
Why do they think we are so stupid? Oh, Maybe because we are. After all, the fear tactic worked and Bush was voted in a second time.

I am really fed up with the same old politics and these recycled politicians.

Thank God Bill Gates did not have to contest an election to form Microsoft. Can you imagine the last 10 yeasr without Microsoft?
PLEASE, lets move forward, Vote for Change.

TMH   February 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The Clinton camp is already prepared with another EXCUSE if they lose Texas and Vermont. Their various past excuses for losing primaries — caususes favor Obama, black votes, small states that do not matter to Clinton, and now outspending by Obama's campaign. When will they ever take responsibility for results, or lack thereof? Clinton said she could not deliver on her promise to provide jobs for upstate New York "because I thought Al Gore would win." She blamed the Republicans for the failure of her pet comprehensive health care plan she has been working on for the past 10 + years. There is always someone or something to blame or use as an excuse for non-delivery of results she promises. Her campaign and their ready excuses (even before the March 4 primaries are held) are reflective of this philosophy of not taking responsibility for one's actions. If the Clinton camp believes Obama should win because his campaign outspent them, then why are they even saying their candidate will win? Very condadictory logic.

MB   February 29th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

To the great people of Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island & Vermont,— Please do us all a favor & finally close the door on this pathetic actor Billary .— You're the Closers. Lets do this thing.

jason   February 29th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Thank God this will all end on Tuesday and the party can focus on McCain. The only good thing about this is that some of the scummy tactics that the Republicans will use are being used by Clinton and her surrogates. This at least gets the Obama campaign used to it and counter them.
That being said, maybe Clinton can resign her Senate seat and work as a White House operator … that's the only way she's going to answer that 3AM call ….

Polls should not persuade you   February 29th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Senator Clinton is simply talking to AMERICA. She is asking a very logical, common sense question that every voter should ask. That is the part of making important decisions. You ask a lot of questions in different, real scenarios. You do not need to decide who inspires you the most, but WHO KNOWS what is going on and WHO HAS what it takes to the job right. Great presidents are not supposed to inspire people; they just have to have PROVEN SKILLS to lead the country.

Brian   February 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Obama will win Texas both in popular vote and pledged delegate count. It will finish Hillary.

Steve   February 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

It's obvious to me that, at this point in the Democratic Party Campaign, these two should be starting serious talks about their mutual strategies as President and VP in their run against the McCain machine. It's time to stop bickering and wasting money, and getting things to gether for the big battles to come. The Republicans have a well-oiled juggernaut of a political machine that will steam roll the unprepared. We need two strong Democrats who have between them the vision and experience to change the course of that machine.

Go Obama-Clinton 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unshrub   February 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

It's interesting how the Clinton campaign changes the bar everytime it looks like they might not reach it. They are now using some of the same excusses the Huckster is using in the Republican race.

Mark   February 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Ohio is the parking lot of the United States. The best chant Ohio State could come up with is: O-H….I-O.

A state full of Hillbillies will certainly go for Hillary. This is no surprise. A friend of mine who just moved there said that the racism is more rampant than any place she has ever lived.

BillCT   February 29th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Ladies and Gentlemen, if and I mean if, the afro-american population of the United States blindly elects Barrack Obama to the nomination of the Democratic Party, they are doing themselves a misjustice and the country also.
The Afro-American population of the United States and Texas and Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island had better wake up soon. The problem is not that people don't like Obama they do and the rallies prove that as well as the past 11 primaries that took place.
The Problem is, no one can make sure what he is saying will happen for sure. No one can promise all he is promising and then makie it all come true, it just is not possible.
I think the afro-american community should back a known commodity in Hillary Clinton instead of a man promising things he can not make happen or complete.

Scott Cadwell   February 29th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

More poll numbers that will mean absolutely nothing come Tuesday. Thanks, CNN!

Mike   February 29th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

If Obama wins… everyone better get ready for McCain to be president… Obama is getting special treatment right now by the media… most of the big news companies are republican based… all of you should start putting two and two together here… realize that they have been bias because they are afraid that Clinton will beat McCain!!!

Ken B.   February 29th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Barack Obama keeps saying he'd rather be right on day one and points to his speech in the Illinois legislature, in which he opposed the war. The fact that he had nothing riding on that position aside, is that the only time he can point to in which he believes he was right and Clinton was wrong? Is that his total claim to fame, other than his charisma? I'd much rather see a voting pattern from him that supports that position, rather than rationalizing his votes since that time as doing the best he could after Clinton drove the bus into the ditch. A lot of Senators voted for that measure and, given Obama's voting record, he would have too. That is, if he had voted at all.

ross   February 29th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

We need more new and old voters for Obama in Ohio. Let's go Ohio!

OBAMA 08

mike   February 29th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I just heard on NPR that a prominent Latino in Texas said in a radio interview that Latinos shouldn't support Obama because of his race. HRC was interviewed by the same radio station later in the day and when asked if she would repudiate and reject the comments side-stepped and refused to answer the question. Typical Clinton hypocracy.

mbgoldie   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

HILLARY is the best and most qualified canidate for this country and with foreign policy. Obama is a two year senator and for the last year and a half, he's been preparing and campaigning for president. He as no experience other than giving a great speech. Wake up America!

Hillary 08!

MB   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I heard Hillary twice tell Obama that she was going to see him in Texas and Ohio….here he comes

Cathy   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Hi,
I am going to be very sad the day that Hillary looses, as I am a great supporter. If and when that day comes I will have to make a choice and I am not sure of what to do. I do not believe Obama is a true democrat so it makes it hard because I do not want to vote republican. It will be a sad day just as it was when Gore did not win.

Mad in Texas   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

CNN when are going to quit putting out your lies? Where do you go to take your polls? in the CNN newsroom with you, Steve and Jack Cafferty. That's about as reliable as your newscast. Why do you put everything that Obama says in a positive light and Hillary's in a negative one? You won't answer this one will you? Well us Texans are not fooled by your crap shoot. Your not going to get your nominee not yet. At least not through us. Set back and watch. It's going to be crying time Obama. HILLARY 08

Obama is the truth   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

If she losses TX which is seeming like it…(forgot that is a bigger concentration of Black voters then latino voters there and they are turning out in record numbers) this race is over..she needs both states he is winning one of her firewall state this election is over.

Brian Nancoo - Trinidad   February 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

What? CNN did a poll that shows Clinton ahead?!?!? OOOOHHHH! Heads are gonna roll on this one!

mike lacey   February 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

how many times does the phone gotta ring before hillary answers it? did she ever pick up the phone?

Ron   February 29th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

How can people in Ohio vote for Hillary when her husband signed in NAFTA and she supported it? Ohio is a State that has been hurt most by NAFTA

No-good-judgemnet   February 29th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

How come I didn't see CNN post news regarding O's buddy Rezko on Trila on Monday????

Tom, Iowa   February 29th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Do these polls matter? I thought CNN said last week that it was all about the delegates, and we're back to who wins which state. Make up your mind!

Frank   February 29th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I think it is amazing how Obama is catching up !! Two weeks ago these states looked like a slam dunk for Clinton. She had such a great lead that she even did not care about all the other states (and their voters).
I hope Obama can hold this or even do better (and he has shown before that his Message of Hope wins against Clinton's Politics of Fear). People realize that nothing will happen in Washington unless a president can get the American People motivated and on their feet.

If that guy would run the country just half as well as he does his campaign we are looking forward to a great future and a new standard in politics!

OBAMA'08

joe   February 29th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Why doesn't Hillary release her Taxes? What does she have to hide? CNN, please get to the bottom of this.

Barack Oprah   February 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

"According to FOX".
It tells everything.
Also, "According to CNN", too.

Vote2008   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Go Texas! Gobama! Adios, Hillary!

Bill   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

We are with you in spirit and support

If you think past the glitter, the charm, the cult-movement of Obama and really look at specific ideas, specific plans and a proven track record and a person who can tackle McCain's knowledge of foreign policy I think you will see who the best candidate is.

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