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