March 1, 2008
Posted: 12:55 PM ET
Cisneros made calls on Clinton's behalf from her campaign office in Laredo, Texas last month.
Cisneros made calls on Clinton's behalf from her campaign office in Laredo, Texas last month.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (CNN) – Former HUD secretary and Hillary Clinton supporter Henry Cisneros excoriated Texas’ arcane electoral process as “a great burden on voters” and said that losing the delegate count on Tuesday because of the state caucuses would be “exceedingly unfair.”

Cisneros was speaking to a group of Clinton volunteers who had gathered on Saturday morning at Fox Tech High School to train for Tuesday evening’s state caucuses, which follow a day of primary voting. One-third of the state’s pledged delegates are allocated through the caucuses, while the rest are determined by the day's primary vote.

Clinton herself rallied the troops after Cisneros, formerly a mayor of San Antonio, spoke.

“This is not the ideal way,” he told an audience made up of Clinton volunteers from 20 or so area counties. “Ideally it would just be a straight out vote, and that would determine who gets the delegates, but they created this intricate system in Texas, which frankly is a great burden on voters.”

Cisneros said a scenario in which Clinton wins the primary vote, but loses the evening caucuses, would be “exceedingly unfair” and warned against being “outpowered” by Barack Obama precinct teams, who have overwhelmed their Clinton counterparts in earlier caucus-based contests, outcomes he described as “tragic.”

As volunteers leafed through instructions on recruiting 25-member precinct teams, Cisneros told them, “we cannot throw away our hard work and our win by not being there at the caucuses.”

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Texas


B from GA   March 1st, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Shame on You HILLARY! Shame on YOU! for crying foul with the Texas system (which is not new), media coverage, etc., when the numbers are not looking exactly like you thought they would be a few months ago.

Hillary is sending women movement back 25-30 years with all her whinning about this and that. When Hillary hollers "35 years of experience" let us not forget that she has 14 years headstart on Obama by way of birth thereby giving her a headstart in life with or without experience which is only 8 years as an elected official. He has seven years…so I guess she does have more experience…ONE WHOLE YEAR.

If Barack had a problem with his middle name he should have changed it when he became of age. And since he did not, then everybody including him and his campaign need to stop whining, nitpicking and trying to make it seem as if it's something negative to throw to us unsupecting voters. It is just a name.

Now that we are in this "because you tried to kill my daddy" war, we can't take the days, money or give lives back, so lets move forward to what can be done to bring about an end and bring the majority of our troops home. I am quite tired of hearing "he voted-she voted-I opposed" and move on to today and hopes for tomorrow.

I think McCain's group sent out the negative info regarding the 2 democrats sending a message to Canada and Mexico so that he can appear to be the one riding in on the white horse to maintain NAFTA. Looking kind of shady there John boy.

Listening to all this bickering and negative talk, I sometime think !! GO HUCKABEE! He is not full of himself. Whew

Leah DiMarco, TX   March 1st, 2008 5:49 pm ET

CHANGING THE RULES - that's change that the Clintons can believe in!

Obama '08

The Force   March 1st, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Real Christians know what this guy is about - Obama. Fake ones don't have the discerning eye.
The only way this country came to be the greatest country in the world with all the resources and wealth is by God blessing this nation. If we continue to ignore God's laws and warnings, we're doomed. Just wait. Huckabee is the best candidate to lead us on the right track. McCain would be second. Obama, Clinton = the wrong path for this nation.

Jay   March 1st, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Why Hillary is hiding her tax returns? If she wants to be honest and open with the american people. If she is hiding things now I cannot imagine what she will hide after being the President.

Shannon in Galesburg, IL   March 1st, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Oh, those gosh darn caucuses! It's just not fair! When I grow up I'm gonna get rid of all of them!
The commitment of Obama's supporters runs deeper than showing up at a polling place for five minutes. They're willing to fight to get their candidate into the Oval Office. And Senator Clinton's campaign has yet to figure out how to combat that.
If you know the rules going into the game, you can't start complaining just because someone else can play the game a little better.

NewCitizen   March 1st, 2008 5:44 pm ET

When this rules worked for Bill Clinton they did not complain.

Hillary is angry at everybody. Voters, her husband, her campaign people, rules, states that voted for Obama.

She thought she was going to be coronated with democratic party nominee. Her campaign's arrogance is getting what she deserves

midora   March 1st, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Ok, I think I've got this now. Any state Hillary doesn't think she will win has an unfair system. Any state HIllary doesn't win is not important–too small to warrant her notice. Oh, and let's not forget that caucauses don't count because only "activists" vote in them. I'm so glad I've got this figured out now.

CNN, please publish my comment although it is not pro-HIllary.

Micheal of McMinnville   March 1st, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Weren't these same election guidelines in place when Bill ran for president? I don't recall his campaign handlers complaining. It seems to me that Hillary should've known this and had the leadership to prepare her "machine" for Texas. Oh, I forgot, she didn't prepare at all for the rest of the nation beyond Super Tuesday!

aware   March 1st, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I caucused in Hawaii. There was no organization at all - just a big box to put your tiny slip of paper with your little check mark in. It was crowded and confusing and totally eliminated the elderly. There was no discussion - just fill in your slip, drop it in the box and leave.

It sounds like the two tier system in Texas is even worse.

Hillary the HOPE of 08 or McCain 08 :)

Barack doesn't stand a chance in the general. It is all about who will be the best president, and that is defiitely not Barack.

K.Celina from IL!!!!   March 1st, 2008 5:40 pm ET

GO !!!!!!! HILLARY !!!!!!
YOU ARE SMART LADY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED YOU to clean up after second Bush !!!!! and WE need YOU
to solve many problems, related to daily living issues.
HILLARY is the best Candidate !!!!!!!!!
HILLARY 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!

VOTE OBAMA   March 1st, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Not Good to criticize Texans!!!! Cisnero should be smarter than that.
Not Good for Hillary to criticize Texas. That is an insult to Texas.
Does Hillary think she is going to lose Texas. Sounds like she
is jumping the gun on this one.

OBAMA POWELL 2008

Bee   March 1st, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Bee-

Make sure you put out the flaming cross you obviously burn in your back and front yard. You are obviously a RACIST.

B. Smart   March 1st, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Let's not alter the rules, only when its a benefit for a particular candidate,
and especially if the rules were the same in the beginning. I am also tired of people touting their race or ethnicity in posts and media, as if thats been making a difference in this election. You don't have to look
very hard to see that his voters are ALL races, and the prejudice and slick race baiting
isn't going to work here. And if it makes the unenlightened "feel" better,
Obama's mother is of European dissent.

Obama 08.

Bill   March 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

If Hillary and Bill were so evil and corrupt do you think they would have let Hillary get in this position. I don't think so and it proves that all these lies about the Clinton's are just that. Hillary has ran a good campaign, I believe she is now doing better. The only problem Hillary has had is a media that wants to see her lose and people who are looking for yet another President who will promise you change but not be able to deliver. Hillary Clinton is probably the most qualified person for this job in 50 years, yes more so than Bill. She is ready to lead and deserved better treatment in this election. I have never witnessed a public so fooled by propganda speeches and not demand more answers from their candidate.

There has been no coverage on the Obama's family connection to Treehouse, or other questionable dealings. Obama is allowed to be a smoothe talker and attack his opponet, but we don't here about it on the news. Obama has let the celebrity go to his head, appearing more and more arrogant and smug, but no one talks about it. His supporters have spewed vile and hatred toward Clinton, but we don't hear about it. Yet, we hear all the time about Hillary. She cries( not), she is desperate(not), she is…fill in the blank.

If Obama get the nomination, trust me, the media lovefest will turn. We know about Hillary. There is a lot out there about Obama just waiting to be used. This election is too important to be used for ratings by the big 3. Ever wonder why they gloat so much about the debates. Ratings. I am surprised Simon,Paula, and Randy have not been invited to judge the debates…

C'mon CNN. Post my comment for a change.

jeremy   March 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

the good people of texas haven't even gone to the polls yet and HRC is already game planning a law suit.

i don't know if i have ever seen a candidate so desperate.

Lourdes   March 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

They voiced NO CONCERNS over the rules when they were ahead. More of the same "let's try to change the rules only when they aren't favoring us" manipulation by the Clinton campaign. Hopefully Texas sees through this.

Kim, Sacramento, CA   March 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

They have been doing the "Texas two -step" in Texas since 1988… Don't know why it was okay when Bill was running but not okay for Hillary? Oh yea - it is because her political future rests on whether or not she can run away with both Texas and Ohio on Tuesday.

Hillary - Play fair or get out of the game. Listen to the voters and stop showing the "I'll do and say anything to get elected" mentality. If you haven't noticed lately people aren't real happy with it.

go away hillary   March 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

i am tired of hillary's whining and arguing. the facts are that the people want barack, now go away!

Look Byond   March 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I hope Latinos in Texas knows that Hilary will not give them amnesty.
She has clearly tell the Latino community, how her position is towards them.
Hope The Latino community will open up their EYES.

And for Ohio, You know most of your jobs are already out to the seas.
Well, it's your choice now.The ball is on yoiur own court.
Let's see how you going to throw it.

Hope Ohio will open up their EYES too!

Sara in Houston   March 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Wow. I was on the fence up until a few days ago, and this one pretty much takes the cake. Really - a presidential nomination is on the line, and the Clinton camp is WHINING??? And bashing my state? Yes - that's the way to get the votes of the proud people in the state of Texas. If this is what decades of experience have imparted on Clinton, I don't want any part of it.

Deborah   March 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Well, I guess this is the story all the Obamanation folks were waiting for all day, The nastiness, bigotry, gender slander, of y'all is sure depressing to me. Most of the other stories today the comments were respectful (yes even from Senator Obama's supporters), First of all, if any of you read the article about the African American voters in Ohio being pressured by the African American Obama supporters to support Senator Obama and being called an "Uncle Tom" if they supported Senator Clinton, you would understand what makes the caucus system contrary to the democratic process. It is much more difficult to "go against the flow" when your vote is public and the democratic process is based on voting in PRIVATE. Because Senator Obama is an "inspirational" candidate, his supporters are more fervrent, making them by nature more activist and often downright nasty to the supporters of other candidates, making it much harder for any of the other candidates from Iowa to now to win in a caucus situation. Under the Texas system, Senator Clinton could win the primary vote by 57%-43% and still lose the caucus vote, and thereby lose the state because some of her supporters may be "pressured" into switching in the caucus situation. If that were to happen, should the superdelegates vote according to the PRIVATE primary results or according to the PUBLIC caucus vote?

Roxanne   March 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I heard someone from the TX DNC on the news yesterday stating that Texas has voted like this for 40 years! Why change now? It wasn't a concern several weeks ago when Billary had a commanding lead in the polls. Once again, try and change the rules to the game to your advantage…just like you did by taking the pledge NOT to count the delegates in FL & MI or the NV caucus rules. Get a life and bow out gracefully because you will NEVER live in the White House again!

rose, texas   March 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

alot of people who vote for obama r going 2 which they had gotten out town, when his @ the white house & can't deliver everything he promise. i don't understand why so many rude people out there don't like hillary, because of what bill did , how many of u'l out there know if u'r husbands have cheated on u'l. how can anybody believe what obama says once he wins his not even going to think about all does people that voted him in. look who he has backing him up kennedy, didn't he have an affair also. if obama wins we r going 2 b in the same boat we're in now. just sit back a watch

Joan   March 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I agree with Cisneros. The Texas system primary/caucus system is bizarre. Most people in Texas do not know they can vote twice: once, either early or the day of the primary, then, a second time at the caucus after the polls close! Why 2 votes? That seems unconstitutional. Hispanic friends said the system is to confuse Hispanics that are not familiar to the Texas system. I always that it was 'one man/woman, one vote'…most of the people at the caucus will be students who have nothing to do but wait in line; others have a job and are working during the caucus hours. To think the college students may decide the vote in Texas is scaring to say the least.

Texas Momma   March 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

If Hillary had spent her time and money on her own campaign she might be able to relax now and not feel the need to criticize everything. Instead, she spent her time and money criticizing, analyzing, and slamming her opponents' campaigns. Is this what experience is all about? Give me inexperience any day over this kind of leadership!

Obama 08

Jason   March 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I love the increasingly whiny tone of the Clinton campaign. She doesn't like anything that favors an opponent, but will allow super delegates to overturn the will of the voters and seat delegates from states from which they all agreed they wouldn't accept support. Is Hillary polarizing? Well, I used to think that having any Democrat in the white house would be great. Not so sure anymore. BTW Democrats: A Hillary nomination only serves to motivate the republican base, give McCain the independents and ensure that the Dems will not have a significant majority in either house. Turnout impacts those races too….Obama is Mr. Turnout.

Ohio Voter   March 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I'm very turned off by the fact that Clinton and her supporters repeatedly attack the internal processes of the Democratic party, months *after* those rules were agreed upon. And Clinton's supporters were the insiders who wrote the rules and made the decisions regarding Nevada at-large caucuses, Michigan delegates, Florida delegates, and now the Texas system. It is so extraordinarily transparent that Clinton began challenging these rules only after she started to lose. This gives me real concerns about her ability to lead the country in a fair way–or to interract with foreign leaders in any type of consistent, fair way.

I really hope this contest ends Tuesday, before Clinton damages the Democratic party any further.

concern citizen   March 1st, 2008 5:21 pm ET

This is becoming frustrating. Hillary is always complaining about the rules when it does mot favor her. if she won 11 contests, she will have no problem with the Texas voting system. Since she is behind and needs to win Texas to stay in the race, she does not like the rules. Funny how Bill Clinton won Texas with the same voting system. Mabye the issue is not the voting system, but your hypocrisy on the campaign trail. This is the reason you are not winning states. You are constantly critizing Barack and your record is flawed. You stated that Obama did not show up for some important national security votes. However, you forgot that you did not show up to vote on the FISA bill. You stated that you are best in national security, yet you voted for the worst foreign policy decision, the war in Iraq. You also stated you are best in the economy, but you supported NAFTA that outsourced our jobs overseas. Just because you have experience and so call solutions for the country does not mean they are good ones.

democracy   March 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Like I said the Billary Clintons and their blind followers will try, do , and say anything even if that means challing the nomination of Senator Obama in August. Remember people in power do not take NO for an asnswer, this is personal and she has said it.
OHHH Billary Billary, where art thou now………………. stepp out please, the country is telling you to step out, the whole world knows your time has come and gone

the real truth   March 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Cisneros, Shame on you how can you how can you claim this system is unfair Texas has been this way for over the last 28 years. Just because Hillary running and you can't help her fix the number Same on you.

Ann Aloha FariMedia, PA   March 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Wow Now the Obamanites are crashing the Clinton Campaign Volunteer Training Program?
Geeez, I guess they have to learn somewhere…from the best.
Media spies love to hang around and spin such worthless fragmented events. I guess I can wait a day or 2 to find out the whole story.

tammy   March 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

There's a lot of things unfair in this world….you want to be the leader of the most powerful country in the world…do you thing everything is going to be "fair" then? either grow up and deal or take your toys and go home.

HILLARY FIGHTS BACK   March 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

NOTHING WRONG WITH HIS COMMENTS…

…IT'S TRUE - IT'S AN OLD SYSTEM THAT IS INCONVINIENT…

NON-TEXAS VOTERS MIGHT NOT UNDERSTAND THE FRUSTRATION INVOLVED SO THEY MIGHT THINK IT WAS INAPPROPRIATE FOR HIM TO SAY

…BUT IT WASN'T

IT'S THE "in-the-tank" MEDIA THAT'S TELLING YOU TO GET MAD.

SUPPORT HILLARY !

reader-of-many-sources   March 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Yet another instance of Hillary wanting to change the rules. I'll be she rearranges the stickers on her Rubic's Cube too.

Dave. San Diego, CA   March 1st, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Just like in Nevada. She had the teacher's union sue in order to stop people from caucusing, but once she won, it was a "fair" system. I didn't hear her or her supporters criticizing the NV caucus afterwards.

She did go on later and say that caucus states don't matter, red states don't matter and that of course "we all knew what was going to happen in Louisiana becaus they have a high African-American population."

The facts are clear…..only the states that SHE wins matter. None other matter at all.

Like Obama has stated: "it's not about red states vs blue states, it's about the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".

Hillary needs to pack up and go back to New York and take her little dog Toto…er….Bill with her.

And to the person that wrote: "Those of you who say they don't want a woman in the White House—-who gave birth to you–a woman you should have the greatest respect for. " I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR WOMEN AND MY MOTHER, HOWEVER I HAVE ZERO RESPECT FOR THAT WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlotte   March 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Pia, days of the week are capitalized. Hillary supporters are suppose to be stupid? You're the one that will need the tissue on Tuesday. I would also like to state, I was ignorant as to the Texas process until this election. I never really followed the election process this closely until this year. I know about super delegates and how the electorial college works. I honestly had no idea each state was so very different. I think it is time to reform the whole process before the next election. One other thing, just in case you missed it, Obama did not vote for the war in Iraq

Pat a Republican   March 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I'm for Obama. Time for Hillary and Mike Huckabee to go home, the party's over………..they're like guests who have overstayed their welcome..

Go Obama!!

tdm   March 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Hillary "whines".
Obama "defends".
Hillary goes "Negative".
Obama uses "facts".
I believe the dictionary should use the names of these candidates when defining these words, because I see no other logical pattern to their use. Texas primaries are ridiculous. Anyone complaining about these issues is justified in doing so. Bag on Hillary for something legit people.

Schmidt/ Iowa   March 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Never in my life have I seen a movement as strong as Obamas. His character AND attributes are just what 70% of America wants. He is the only one out there that won't get mired down in the same O same O politics of the past. YES CHANGE IS ON THE HORIZON AND I WELCOME IT WITH OPEN MIND AND HEART! Talk don't cut it as it takes action. Go Obama! America is ready for you!!!!

OBAMA 08   March 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Jeannine: You don't know what you are talking about. Do you really believe that Obama's lead is due to AfroAmericans? Educate yourself!!

Sara   March 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Making excuses already? It's not fair! Whine. Whine. Haven't the voting rules been this way in Texas for quite a while? Didn't President Clinton win with these same rules in place? I bet you didn't complain about the rules then.

capn mike   March 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

One of the many problems with our entire electoral process is these Caucuses…this is a National election, not a State election, and the outcome affects each citizen of the entire country…hence all these processes should be the same throughout all the states. Of course, we also have candidates who don't win the popular vote getting into office anyway based on the archaic Electoral College, so we are a mighty poor example of our much-touted "Democracy" for the rest of the world.
This system needs to be rebuilt.

LDFan   March 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Dear CNN,
Is it possible that the Hugh Shelton endorsement for Hillary can b put up on the ticker? I mean, Obama's Hulk Hogan endorsement made it…you think the endorsement of the former head of the joint chiefs of staff could match the Hulkster.
P.S. I no longer expect my posts to make it up but at least think this over.

Cris in Texas   March 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

WHY IS OBAMA DOWN PLAYING HIS STANCE ON NAFTA. HE SAID HE IS AGAINST NAFTA AND THE TOLD CANADIANS THAT HE REALLY ISN'T AGAINST NAFTA….WHIS IS IT OBAMA ARE YOU OR ARN'T YOU??????

Lisa   March 1st, 2008 5:08 pm ET

What about Michelle Obama? Everyone is so worried about Bill, you have no idea about who Michelle Obama really is. Barack is hiding her just like he's hiding his middle, hiding his friends, tried not to attend the black forum in Louisana. Hiding that picture of him in Muslim attire. This guy is a joke!!! For everyone reading these comments from other countries, not everybody in America will fall for this fraud. The same people that's voting for Obama voted for Bush, so you must forgive them.

Dare   March 1st, 2008 5:08 pm ET

It is really unfortunate that the hard-core hillary supporters are so distasteful of Obama that they say the would as democrats cross-over and vote for McCain. What sense does that make as a democrat? You'd rather vote for an extension of Bush than vote for a democrat just because your candidate did not win?

People need to grow up in this country. All this divide would not help anyone. Obama has run a clean campaign without exposing any of the flaws of the previous administration and Hillary flaws except for the walmart issue. He has consistently stayed on facts even when they tried to sway him into dirty politics. Now I understand why he says we need to change the status quo of the country and vote for change.

America has a long way to Go. I hope people open their eyes and do the right thing before we destroy the country our children are going to inherit.

AND AS ALWAYS CNN, PLEASE DON"T CANCEL MY POST.

Obama '08

Sherri   March 1st, 2008 5:08 pm ET

It seems to me that the playing field is fair and equal to both candidates. There is nothing about the Texas system favoring one or the other candidate. Both must face the same obstacle of getting their voters to the Primary and then the Caucus.

I am so tired of the Clinton Whine Campaign. Where is the substance she speaks frequently about? It has been lost in the bickering, fear mongering, negative attacks and silly tirades. I expected more from you Senator Clinton. I solidly support Barack Obama.

Frieda   March 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

When Bill Clinton was President, everytime he got caught screwing around Hillary would go on TV and accuse the Vast Right Wing of trying to destroy him. They have never take responsibtily for any of their actions. Same old ! Same old! Hillary should just go home and bake cookies .

mike   March 1st, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Texas and Ohio please put her out of her misery!!!

T John   March 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

A peek into the crystal ball…

Obama wins Texas going away, wins a nail-biter in Ohio, and Clinton gives a wonderful concession speech that does wonders to heal the rift in the Democratic Party. By November the entire country has been introduced to Obama and he wins in a landslide.

Hillery Clinton has been a decent Senator, and has the potential to be a great one once she no longer feels the need to triangulate for a presidential run. Above all though, she is a politician. If she loses on the 4th and tries to continue on, she will destroy any chance she has at maintaining a base of power within the Democratic Party. She's smarter than that.

As she says, she'll be fine. So will the Democratic Party.

Hop aboard folks. We welcome all comers.

Obama 08

K Warren   March 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

The Texas rules have been around for quite some time. Caucuses have been around for a really long time. Until Hillary started losing, she had no problem with either.

I am going to vote for Obama for a couple of reasons. One, he encourages and inspires without the platitudes so often provided by politicians who have been around way too long. When he talks, he includes the American people in his words of hope. How many times does he say "We" instead of "I"? Too many to try to count. I don't know about the rest of the voters, but for me, it is way overdue that a politician, any politician, even thinks in terms of what we may want instead of what they want. Usually, all they want is to be reelected so that they can line up with all the other politicians in their party in order to do absolutely nothing for the American people for whom they have been elected to "serve." I look at Hillary as one of those self-serving politicians who care little for our citizens but think very highly of themselves. Gee, 16 years of being first lady is somehow included in her overall experience of 35 years.

Second, Obama wants to try a different approach in dealing with our enemies as well as our friends. Over the last 40 years, none of our presidents have been real successful dealing with both groups. Indeed, it has gotten so bad that the majority of folks around the world currently looks at this country as being somewhat malevolent. That needs to change. Hillary continues to say that we should not meet with our enemies unless those enemies demonstrate that they are willing to bow down to our will. Bullys do not win friends. When was the last time that a bully got your support?

I hope we can look at tomorrow with greater enthusiasm than today. If Hillary should attain the nomination, I think that we will have mostly party bickering and total partisanship. Not much to look forward to from her leadership.

Bill   March 1st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

After re-reading the article, no where does it say that the system is unfair or that the Clinton campaign is complaining about the system. What the article does say is that if Hillary won the popular vote and lost the caucus vote, it would be unfair. Its obvious that he is trying to motivate the volunteers by point this out and that its not an ideal way to vote, but….The beginning of the piece by CNN implies a complaint. This article and the way its being portrayed is wrong.

I see this as a man telling his people we can win the popular vote, we need to make sure we will the caucus, if not, then its unfair. I do not see him critizing at all, although making a clear statement that a straight vote would be easier.

I think its wrong for CNN to present this story as misleading as it is a few days before the vote. You know people only pick up on the negative.

READ with caution and try and understand what he is really saying.

moll,il   March 1st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Bee - I agree with you that some of the comments on this posting are shameful towards Hillary. HOWEVER, do you think it is fair and appropriate for Hillary to use the gender card. Vote for me because i am a women and that would be and change for the better. Have you ever heard such nonsense come from Obama? NO, he cant use that method, he;d be a racist..Maybe he's winning because he's just plain better than her.

david   March 1st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

EVERY TIME I SAY MCCAIN WILL BE PRESIDENT IF WE NOMINATE OBAMA AS DEM CANDIDATE IT GETS FLUSHED OUT OF CNN.COM

THEY WANT YOU TO BELIEVE THAT OBAMA HAS A BETTER CHANCE AT BEATING MCCAIN THAN HILLARY. BAAHAHAHAHA

THE ONLY WAY IS A CLINTON/OBAMA TICKET….IN THAT ORDER PEOPLE.

WIN HILLARY!!

Paul From Iowa   March 1st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Who do I want to answer the phone at 3 am. Not a whiny Hillary Clinton. I can see it now, 3 am the phone rings Hillary (superwoman) picks it up. there is trouble in the world. She puts on her superwoman outfit, but never shows up to help. People look everywhere for her, Finally Bill opens the closet, and at his feet there is Hillary Crying, whining and all she can say, is I will sue.

If Hillary is nominated I will vote for Bugs Bunny.

Jack   March 1st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Once again, the Clinton campaign is gearing up for another excuse why they lost. Where is this great Clinton machine the media talked about for the last year? The closest thing to a "machine" that I've seen is this automated finger pointer device that I have to admit does a pretty good job in it's own right. It's been very well designed and does a great job of taking responsiblity off the Clinton team by redirecting any responsibility at whatever outside source it can find. I did hear, though, that one of their other "machines", the automated crying machine, broke down very early in the campaign and but is expected to be up and running again very soon.

bond   March 1st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

BOO FREAKIN HOO HOO! I didn't hear any complaints from Billary when she was up 20 points in the polls five months ago and was crowned the presumptive Dem nominee. Now that she's been dominated by Obama and after the voters in 24 states have spoken loud and clear, she and her minions want to complain and make empty threats of suing everyone who stands in her way. The smell of desperation smells… and Clinton really stinks of it!!!

EDUCATED TEXANS FOR OBAMA!!!

Let's keep our eye on the ball!!!!   March 1st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

THIS IS 'NOT' AN ATTACK ON HILLARY….

Statement of fact:
Hillary Clinton is currently losing her battle for the Democratic Nomination. That is not opinion. It is, what it is.

Her campaign seems to have degenerated into a "scorched earth" campaign!

Exactly what the Democratic Party does 'not' need after 8 incredibly long years of:

lying, dirty-divisive-partisan politics, cheating in elections, torture, death, destruction, an illegal war, cherry-picked intelligence, $4.00 gas, redistribution of wealth, Haliburton no-bid contracts, consolidation of media, being propagandized, pandering to the religious right, fox news, rush limbaugh, hannity's america, signing statements, rejection of treaties, rejection of the constitution, rejection of Geneva conventions, suspension of habeus corpus, the treasonous outing of a CIA agent, cover-ups, pardons, Hurricane Katrine, Brownie-cronyism, stacking the courts, politically motivated dismissals, politically motivated prosecutions, one party republican rule and "2″ recessions in a single presidency !!!!!

ARE WE "REALLY" GONNA GIVE THE REIGNS TO mccain, (one of bush's staunches supporters) OUT OF VENEMOUS SPITE BECAUSE 'YOUR' PRIMARY CANDIDATE DIDN'T WIN? REALLY???
DO WE 'REALLY" MAKE IT "THAT" EASY FOR THEM????????

Democrats….. remember WHO we are and WHO and WHAT we
represent!!!

for ANYONE who can answer yes to the above question, you can never again, beyond the day you cease to exist, call yourself a Democrat.

Think - FL   March 1st, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Yea… CNN forgot to include the rest of the headline "Clinton supporter rips Texas caucus system because it no longer favors her".

It goes right along with "Clinton supporter rips DNC for refusal to seat Michigan and Florida delegates because Hillary now needs them".

and

"I'm truly honored to be sitting here with Barack"… 2 hours later… "Shame on you Barack!" when she knew about the stupid flyers days before.

Sorry, but her supporters are largely a bunch of either ignorant fools, foreigners, feminists or just flat-out idiots. How can people support her? It makes me really question the populace.

Maureen Rico   March 1st, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Hillary Clinton it is time to go. You can't take it , The voters speak loudly. They do not want you in charge.

And as for the Obama bashing:
every debate all you really centered on because it is so important was Health Care. Obama wanted to debate this issue but o no all you focused on was Health Care.

As for your 3AM ad I hope and pray it is Obama that would be answering any phone call to the White House NOT YOU!!

Today you talked on tv at a rally saying the same words and things Obama said about the war and worry about Afghanistan and AlQuida.

Use your own ideas and words please. Don't mimic the next President of the USA.

Maureen

Anita Martin   March 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

"Meet me in Texas!" So I can contest their voting system when it doesn't turn out the way I thought it would. I wonder will this state not matter either if she doesn't win it. If she should somehow miraculously win the nomination and general, think of all the states that won't matter to the president.

Sarah   March 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Yet another reason to vote Obama, 08′ People, you watch, if she doesn't win, she will sue and claim voter fraud. Setting the stage.

PS in VA   March 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Concerned in Hawaii—You are another naysayer.

The Naysayers said:

–Obama would be out by Super Tuesday
–White people would not vote for him
–He's only winning caucus states
–Hillary has more experience (obviously not since his is out-campaigning her)

You are wrong about him losing the election in November. This Republican household WILL vote for Obama in November.

From Portland, OR   March 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Good lord! What a bunch of whining OBAMA supporters!! Let me flip the argument around. I do not see how this is any different from you and Obama whining about "Super Delegates" Get a life. Get REAL. And presidency is not a Church. So enough of the southern Church style sermons from Obama. America is not ready to be Short CHANGEd!!

Mike   March 1st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

First of all, Hillary should not even be behind in the delegate count, she won Florida and Michigan. Their moving of their primaries should have no affect on wether their delegates are alowed in the convention, that, is completly un-democratic, maybe before Obama supporters want to start bashing the super delegate system, they should let all of the pledged delegates cast their rightful vote. If Hillary can not beat Obama in the primary, I, as a registered democrat will be voting for McCain. We can not allow Obama this kind of power.

Anita Martin   March 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Does !"? She didn't have a problem with Texas when she thought it would be the state to save her campaign. I am so sick of Hillary Clinton, I wouldn't vote for her if she was running against George Bush and I'm sick of him too. Imagine that.

ddt   March 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The rules for any Democtratic candidate to win the nominee, she or he has to get 2025 delegates. For all of you Obamamania, he doesn't have for delegates even if he wins the rest of the states. If one rule is broken that means all of them should be broken. If that is done then Clinton will claim her delegates from Florida and Michigan. Tell me where Obama will be. This election should be determide at the convention in Denver. All of you Obamamaia just shutup

Cascadian, Oregon   March 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

If you can't win fairly, cheat.

Sarah   March 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

BY HOOK OR BY CROOK, Clinton thinks she should be appointed President. Voters don't count.

Rob   March 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

She is gonna lose BOTH the primary and caucus. That weak argument that Obama doesn't do well in primaries is garbage. He has whipped her in primaries AND caucuses since Feb 5th. And the excuse that people are being "shamed" into voting for Obama in a caucus is weak too. Grown adults shouldn't be ashamed of who they vote for.

So please stop blaming Obama's success on African Americans. There aren't many of them in Wisconsin, Washington St., Idaho, Maine, Vermont, N. Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota. All places were Obama has crushed her.

Its time to let it go.

CTvoter   March 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

If you don't want to follow the rules of the game, stop playing.

Sara from ARIZONA   March 1st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Business as usual for Clinton.

NOBama   March 1st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I'm so sick and tired of CNN and all the other media giving BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA A FREE RIDE!!!

They RARELY ever post any Hillary supporting bloggs!

Everything in the media is PRO BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!!!

It gets very OLD after awhile!!!

Come on Media……………Let's be FAIR HERE!!!

texas teacher   March 1st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The Obama campaign has done a great job informing it's supporters about the "Texas Two Step." Hillary only has her poorly led campaign to blame if her supporters don't show up at their caucus locations. That or they just aren't motivated enough by her to take the extra step!

Woodlanders for Obama 08!

Warren   March 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

LOL…

Who is saying we don't want a woman as President? I think all are saying Hillary is the wrong woman!

Alice from MI   March 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Change? Um…

John McCain is a change - if in name only; or is he a change for the
worse?

Barack Obama is a change - a change for the better; but can he get his programs through?

Hillary Clinton is a change - a change for the best! Hillary delivers
because she never gives up!

Change for the best! Never give up! Go Hillary!!

Rebecca - Fresno, CA   March 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

TheClinton campaign needs to stop all of the complaining about a system 3 days before the primary/caucus………. just get out and convince people why they should vote for your girl..isn't that what it is all about? Just 2-3 weeks ago, Hillary was expected to win this state. Now, according to the polls, it is dead even…and in others, Obama has pulled ahead. If she has huge leads in the polls for the past year and suddenly, when Sen. Obama begins to meet with the voters, he quickly pulls up even or exceeds Hillary in the polls, it isn't the voting system in Texas that is the problem……. must be her message!! The Clinton campaign just doesn't get it!!!!

Netta D'souza MD   March 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I am an independant, I think the best way to elect a candidate is to vote for them in privacy and not caucus which appears more driven like some herd effect.
You can see the effect in the remarks and name calling which voters fear in caucussing but would not happen in individual voting.

TEXANS THINKS BIG!!!!   March 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Hillary, you don't like the way we in TEXAS do things?

TEXAS LIKES DOING THINGS BIG……that means not just a primary or a caucus. Instead TEXAS WANTS BOTH A PRIMARY AND A CAUCUS.

Hillary now doesn't like it so she wants to change the RULES!!!

Hillary, you can leave TEXAS if you don't like our TEXAS ways of thinking!!!

Pat   March 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Texas ,Vermont, Ohio,Pennsylvania hold the votes for Hillary. She would be ahead on delegates if Florida and Michigan were not stripped of their votes. It is unfortunate that no one is discussing this issue., Remember this is a democratic society? Where are our votes?

Raymond Ito   March 1st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

The Clinton camp are obviously terrified of caucuses! They know they are no match for the Obama camp. Well, they should begin to advice Hillary to draft her concillatory speech, end her campaign and focus on how to be a good mother for Chelsea - because she needs a husband right now. Bush's daughter is marrying soon -good parents.

TEXAS THINKS BIG!!!!   March 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hillary, you don't like the way we in TEXAS do things?

TEXAS LIKES DOING THINGS BIG……that means not just a primary or a caucus. Instead TEXAS WANTS BOTH A PRIMARY AND A CAUCUS.

Hillary, you can leave TEXAS if you don't like our TEXAS ways of thinking!!!

NC   March 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

If there wasn't a black/brown divide, there is one being created now in the media. There has no doubt been some tension amongst these communities (for various reasons) but it doesn't help to flame the fire.
Why should our sons be chastised for the sins of our fathers?
This is not the time for blame, but for unity. Let us, black\white\brown or whatever u consider yourself, unite around a common purpose for good because really, that's the only way we can move foward as a nation.

Chris, Washington   March 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I wonder if she'll come out & say, "well Texas doesn't matter, but on the other hand, Ohio matters a lot because I won"… Obama supporters, he himself said "let's not forget New Hamshire". Please go out & vote!

Having said that, if for some wild reasons Sen.Clinton becomes a nominee, let's get united & vote for her. There are too many issues at stake. Please voice your opinion by voting for someone you support for now but remind ourselves that we have a president who doesn't even know about $4 gas price & can care less about hundreds of people being killed for no f* reasons! AND as the day goes by, McCain looks more like him. That's EXACTLY opposite of both Sen.Clinton & Sen.Obama believe in. It's very emotional time right now but please remember that any of these two senators can & will do better jobs than what we have & will have if we don't unite!

Beantown   March 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Yet another thing she and her supporters whine and cry about. When this is going to end? Why is it so hard to get it? She can't manage her campaign, but she is ready on Day 1 to be the president of the strongest nation on earth? This is laughable. Such a pitty! OK… I am waiting… as they always do, someone who supports her will blame me for being a male chauvinist. Bring it on for you have nothing else to throw. She is going down big and I thank the Lord for it.

edgeways   March 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I personally like the idea behind TXs system. the execution might be a bit laborious but the idea is good.

If you cannot, or do not want to dedicate the time vote in the primary.

If you have the time and energy and want to be part of the process also vote in the caucus, help choose the delegates.

So, you have provisions for those working who don't want to give up income to vote (btw, it is illegal for employers to refuse to allow their employees to go vote in the caucus), and you have provisions for the dedicated, fully committed voters who are not afraid to stand up and participate.

If Clinton CAN NOT win in a caucus situation what does that say about her support? You need to be able to do well under multiple situations in a primary season.

People keep forgetting that the State parties are in full control of how to run their system. It does not have to be a strict one person one vote affair. And if people are unhappy with how it is done they need to effect change by being part of the process.

And, yeah, this system TX has been around for decades. To start whinging about it days before the event is disingenuous and makes the campaign look unprofessional and incompetent.

Holly, Kansas City, MO   March 1st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Wah wah wah!! The Clintons are being investigated for FEDERAL ELECTION FRAUD in the 2000 election to the senate. I really don't think the CLINTONS are in a position to be talking about "fair elections."

Please leave and take your slimey behinds with you. You have damaged America enough already. I'm a converted republican. Who converted me?? OBAMA!!! Get lost Clintons, America has had enough of you.

VOTE OBAMA   March 1st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Cisnero's is making a fool of himself or there is money
in it for him. If Hillary does not win in Texas, It would be
"exceedingly unfair". What is this nonsense? Or is Hillary
seeing the writing on the wall and feels already that she
will lose in Texas? Why now, would it be "exceedingly
unfair? Is Hillary going to sue TEXAS? I don't think so!!!!!
WHAT A GAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

mick   March 1st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

The only reason Hillary is losing all the states is because of the young vote. The young was not around in the 90's and don't do blue collar work like us men in our 50's, if they did we would see Hillary winning by far.
I do believe that OB will win and I hope he can deliver, but I have a feeling he will forget all he has said and the young will still love him cause he is their rock star…way to go kids

Joshua College Station Texas   March 1st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Pete: "Put yourself in the same position,when you have all the intelligence,the President,the joint chiefs,the defense secratary telling you about the threat in Iraq,We are the shining light for human rights in this world,i am sure evry single one of you would have voted to go to war!!!"

You're an idiot. Not everyone would do this. The American people still do not have the whole story and never may, but there is very strong evidence that the decision by the Bush Administration to go into Iraq was dishonest and not based on good information. Someone with good judgment would realize that. I remember clearly when the evidence was presented by Bush et al. to Congress and the American people. I knew it was bunk then and I know it now. The reasons were too sketchy, the links too weak, the evidence too thin. It was BAD JUDGMENT!

Enrique   March 1st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Once again, Hillary's desperation is laughable. She's trying all she can to save her boat from sinking. All of a sudden, the Texas primary and caucus system is unfair? Truly pathetic.

Fernandez   March 1st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Maybe, this contest will end in supreme court. Hahahahahah.

barbara from port arthur texas   March 1st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

if anyone is interested in knowing "the facts" about how Texas represents its vote in the primaries, you might want to log into Texas Democrats. I have attended many caucuses in my 40 years of voting. I can honestly say that Texas voters respect the democratic system, takes everyones' vote very seriously, and all our delegates represent those candidates at our caucus to reflect THE VOTE OF THE PEOPLE.

babbie   March 1st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

The possibility exists that the nominee would betray their voters after they come to power. For me, I will choose teh one with less chance of betraying, and the one is the one who has been tested.

:)   March 1st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Sigh.

The Clinton campaign has been whining since Day 1. Is there anything new?

Jacques   March 1st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

When something goes wrong in the world will Hillary whine and sue them? Will she just not talk about the bad things that happen to american instead of acknowledge them? will she bankrupt us? keep documents secret? hire trusted insiders and loyalists?

Because thats exactly how she has run her campaign the biggest things she has ever run in her life.

not very promising so far

debbi   March 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Lets be real…………. Obama is a whirwind for change. Everyone
wants change, but he's not the one ready to bring all the changes he speaks about… Maybe in 4 years, but today, you must believe in your hearts whether its popular or not ,she right now is the one we need in the white house- Do the right thing for for the democratic party, and america, you must vote for Clinton

kevin   March 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

No one has polarized the nation more than Obama. Blacks on one side, Latinos on the other, and whites trying to do what is politically correct. America, wake up and vote for the best candidate. She is ready. Otherwise Dems with lose badly.

Realist - DP, IL   March 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Some pundits/pontificators are saying Clinton has do like 58-42 to get even thats a spread of 16%, Obama been doin better than that
HI - 76-24
WI - 58-41
D.C. 75-24
MD - 60-37
VA 64-35
ME - 59-40
LA - 57-36
NE 68-32
US VI - 90-8
WA - 68-31
(% from NyTimes.com) Margin/Avg-my nice excel work
State Obama Clinton Margin
Hawaii » 76% 24% 52%
Wisconsin » 58% 41% 17%
District of Columbia » 75% 24% 51%
Maryland results » 60% 37% 23%
Virginia results » 64% 35% 29%
Maine » 59% 40% 19%
Louisiana results » 57% 36% 21%
Nebraska results » 68% 32% 36%
Virgin Islands results » 90% 8% 82%
Washington results » 68% 31% 37%
Average = 37%
Average (WI,MD,VA,WA) = 27%

Obama (11-0)
Hillary (0-11)

Power to the People

Fuzzy Math Free Since '99

LEIGH FROM TEXAS   March 1st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

STEP DOWN HILLARY! PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
YOU WILL DO US A BIGGGGGGGGGGG FAVOR!!!!!!!!

shaun   March 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This new bit of news is so pathetic that even HIllary's supporters have seized to stick up for her. I've only counted about 2 to 3 comments on this blog which are pro hillary, seems as if they're starting to wake up and see the wolf behind the mask.

shaun

seattle, wa

ron wahahachie Texas   March 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Hey Hillary, answer the phone and get out of the race. You have lost the race when you lost 11 straight primaries. You will not win 11 straight. Hillary get out of the race. Dont mess with Texas

N   March 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Wow—Hillary is doing a great job in Dallas—Oh, great video clip on YouTube when OBama said he didn't have the experience to run for President–
OBama also has to keep looking at his notes in a rally.

cordova   March 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obama held to one solid message consistently, Hillary changed her messages constantly,
Obama maintained his competent campaign staff, Hillary had to let go of some of her staff.
Obama's organization especially in caucus states was superior to Hillary's,
Obama showed how to run Fiscally responsible campaign, Hillary and McCain had serious financial troubles.

Obama ran his campaign successfully, Hillary did not

Daniel `   March 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I think its time for Obama to go home, Texas knows what they have to do. If you want real leadership and change Hillary is it

THE VOTING SYSTEM IS WRONG IN TEXAS — THATS ALL THERE IS TO IT. HILLARY CAMP IS NOT MAKING EXCUSES JUST POINTING OUT THE OBVIOUS LIKE I AM NOW — OBAMA IS BOY WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT RUNNING A COUNTRY. O AND BY THE WAY SAME OLD SAME OLD HAS GOTTEN OLD — GO HOME — OBAMA HAS SPLIT THE DEMS — THOSE WITH LITTLE MINDS VOTED OBAMA AND THOSE WITH REALITY OF A BETTER AMERICAN, STRONGER AMERICA ARE VOTING HILLARY.

GO HILLARY

Gaylene Douctre   March 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Everyone has forgotten….Senator Clinton is the most qualified candidate. Senator Obama is a nice guy, who would make an excellent VP and we could hold the White House for 16 years.

lynn   March 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I've been a democrat for 45 years. Can someone tell me what the delegate count is for those who actually were registered democrats?

Jeannine   March 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

The difference in the caucuses now and when Bill Clinton was running for President is that he wasn't running against an African American. It's not like you can caucus in private…….any african american that tries to caucus for Hillary will be on display and have to suffer the consequences. Its' much easier forher voters to not show up or if they are dragged there but friends or family just to go along with the flow. Not brain surgery just common sense. I have no doubt that when Hillary gets elected she will work hard to refine the voting system in the United States and I hope, as a Canadian, that she is sucessful in providing universal health care which is something I get to enjoy living in Canada. I don't lose sleep wondering if I will lose my home if ever I or a loved one get sick…everyone has equal coverage. Go Hillary…Action not talk!

Mimi   March 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

A little background on Mr. Cisnneros and his role in the Clinton administration might have been nice.

LEIGH FROM TEXAS   March 1st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

THE CLINTONS JUST WANT TO PLAY THE CHEAT GAME LIKE WHAT BUSH DID TO GORE WHEN GORE WAS AHEAD IN ALL THE PLOOS AND VOTES. SHE SHOULD JUST STEP DOWN AND STOP MAKING A FOOL OF HERSELF TOGETHER WITH BILL. NOW I AND EVERYBODY ELSE KNOW THAT THEY ARE "SORE" LOOSERS. STOP PLAYING YOUR STUPID GAMES AND JUST STEP DOWN. YOU WOULD BE DOING US ALL A BIG FAVOR AND FOR HEAVEN SAKES, DON'T START CRYING BECAUSE WE ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE YOU.

Jerry   March 1st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

There is nothing more valuable than the word from one of the many convicted felons from the Clinton White House. He was actually pardoned by president Clinton. The kind of people WE DON'T NEED in the White House again.

Fernandez   March 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hillary needs a technical knock-out (K O) to surrender in this race. If not, she will find one excuse or another to give on why she failed.

Kathy   March 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

And now, she says again, You know, when that phone
rings in the White House who do you want to answer
the phone. Anybody but Hillary, Please. If she loses
in Texas, she will not thank those that voted for her.
Can Hillary come up with anything more phony than
the Phone Lie.

Roger from Arkansas   March 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Maybe we should stop using super delagates all together. I never have ever really understood how all this voting works. Super delegates, caucuses, and then there are the people's vote.

It sounds like it puts the super delegates lives' in danger.

Cant_Help_But_Wait, NY   March 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I can't wait to see the SUPER TUESDAY II results on March 4th …

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   March 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

The Clinton Campaign Criers need to just face facts! Fact: Barack has won 11 contests in a row. Fact: Caucuses are open to ALL Democrats who voted in the Primary- for either candidate. Fact: The Obama Campaign has the best on-the-ground-team in the Nation. Fact: The Clinton negative onslaught just reminds people of how much of the old system she is. Fact: Obama will be the nominee and next President. This continuing saga just keeps the division in the party at the forefront.

Laurence "Keeping it real"   March 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

This process has been in place for over years. CNN what's your problem? Now I know that you're plotting against Barack Obama, when you ran a piece about her and Bill starting out in Texas helping get McGovern win the nomination. Same primary-caucus system that was in place then is the same one that is in place now. So why don't make that fact perfectly clear on your web site? Double standards abound.

Kathy   March 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I am listening to Hillary in Dallas. What a phony.
She is talking about the moving van going to the
White House and then coming back to visit in
Texas. She won't come back to Texas. Her
voice is too far gone.

That's It   March 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I'm voting for Obama!! She cries far to much to be Commander and Chief.

Brenda Carll   March 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Clinton is the only qualified candidate in the democratic party.

I think if we care about our future we will vote Hillary.

N   March 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Wow—Hillary is so intelligent. We love her in TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!
I just heard Eva Longoria Parker is endorsing Hillary and in Houston.

Oh, on the causus—yes, my 86 year old mother and 87 year old father can only go to the Primary because they are too old and disabled to go back for the Causus.

Those of you who say they don't want a woman in the White House—-who gave birth to you–a woman you should have the greatest respect for.

Go Hillary!!

Bliss   March 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

"There is no captain on earth that can stop the ideal whose time has come. "This means that no matter what obama and co, (the media inclusive) does sen. Clinton will win the nomination, cos this is her time and season to implement her God given purpose to rule the nation and the world at large.
Therefor i say unto you sen. Clinton, "arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee".

myrbailey   March 1st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I have never seen such racism as I have in the Obama camp. They are incredibly sexist also, along with being a little ageist. You cannot tell me that all the black pressure on other black superdelegates and the 9 out of 10 voting by blacks for blacks and the Farrakhan support of Obama/Osama is not an effor t to get the white devils.

bdc   March 1st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

when the rules are inconvenient, change the rules or cheat.

Sounds like W.

John   March 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Answer: When her lips are moving.

Question: How can you tell when Hillary is lying?

Jen B.   March 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

My respect for Clinton and her campaign diminishes daily.

I am a white, female baby-boomer who now supports Obama.

Robb, New York   March 1st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Again, they only rip the system because they know they're going to lose. If they were 20 points ahead like they were three weeks ago, nobody on the Clinton camp would be saying anything. This is a sect of so-called Democrats who are so blinded by Hillary's lust for power that they will say and do anything to get her the nomination, even if it means dismissing the say of the voters. This is the kind of arrogance and contempt that the Clinton campaign has had from the get-go and also makes her wholly unfit for the presidency. Let the coming end of the Clinton campaign be a lesson to any future candidate who dares to have the audacity to crown themselves the president before the people decide. This is America; this is a democracy. Wannabe despots like Hillary Clinton will not be tolerated.

Tom O'Shea   March 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I guess Bill Clinton and The Party establishment will have to cancel the coronation for Hillary. She has a met a fibrant, exciting person who creates a feeling that something can be done about the sorry state of the United States after 8 years of Bush and his Republican cronies. Hillary should pack her bags and return to New York and the Senate and help unify the Democratic Party behind Obama for the upcoming battle against the war monger McCain.
From Gloucester City, NJ "A Blue State"

Ali   March 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

This doesn't really support her claim that she is "Ready on DAY ONE". She's been griping about every caucas state she's lost, claiming that the system is unfair. Obama on the other hand was prepared and shall I say…READY.

myrbailey   March 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The biased, slanted media continues to push B.O. and slam Senator Clinton. CNN spews the worst garbage, followed by FOX and MSNBC. Every effort to try to help Obama gain the nomination. Pure bias. They should be censored. Clinton is clearly denigrated in the press/tv talking heads while the freshman senator B.O. is praised. Clinton is the most qualified to lead this nation in foreign policy anddomestic issues. B.O. is all talk and no substance. Go Hilliary, in spite of the biased press you will get the nomination. Hillary for pres in 08.

Wang LI   March 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Go Obama !

amk from india   March 1st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hillary has done a great disservice to the concept of a woman us president by her petty, arrogant, whiny, poorly orgaized and misleading campaign. She reminds us of a typical indian politician (that is the worst insult in the world one could get.)

JB   March 1st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

the Hillary suporters are so made about this they are going out side the system to try and beet it. I personaly got a call from a woman claiming to be a 'freind' of the head of the local caucus and wanted to know if I would like to come and cast my vote. I asked her about more infor about this caucus but she first wanted to know who I was going to vote for. When I told her Obama she said "you are kidding me!' and hung up the phone!

This just shows you how far Hillary is willing to go to get what she wants. I hope Obama wins Texas but if he dose not I will know that the only reason Hillary won was due to stacking the causus voting in her favor.

Shame on you Hillary…

MD in Florida   March 1st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I don't expect this to get posted, as I see that the majority of your postings are support for Obama, but I believe the CNN news channel supports Obama as well, but here goes.

I am a democrat, and have been since before I was old enough to vote. I now live in Florida, but I lived in Texas for the last presidential election. The voting system there stinks. It IS a burden on voters and the children of the voters who must take extra time away from their families to go and caucus after voting. I also think that it is a bunch of garbage that Florida and Michigan (both of which Hillary took by a landslide by the way) lost their delegates. If you counted those delegates, she would be leading for the democratic nomination. You want to talk about whining, what about Obama when he lost those two states. Complaining that we didn't know about him, because he didn't get to campaign here. What does he think? That people in Florida don't own television sets or get newspaper delivery or radio reception? Give me a break.

Talk about this. The book of revelation warns about a man that will come from seemingly nowhere, and be sauve and charismatic. He will try and take over and rule the world. Anyone that is formiliar with the bible know what I'm talking about. The bible warns that people will flock to this man almost like a cult. Sound familiar? Looks like Obama to me!

As I said before, I have been a democrat since before I was old enough to vote, but if Obama is the democratic nominee, I will vote for McCain.

Hillary if Obama wins the nomination, you should switch to independent and run anyway. I bet you would win!

Trev   March 1st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

For those of you who are interested, Hillary has been complaining about the caucus system since BEFORE IOWA. She even expressed her dislike of the system after she won in Nevada. There is nothing new about what she is saying in TX.

The fundamental anger and lack of respect for Hillary supporters by Senator Obama's supporters is discouraging. If anyone reading this is an undecided voter, I would encourage you to think about that. Have a great weekend.

Hillary 08 (without the hate)

Greg   March 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

So Hillary does not like the system, history repeats itself. Checkout Clintons vs Peter Paul, to see the REAL Hillary and how to beat the system.

Roger from Arkansas   March 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

So that's how Obama won 11 in a row. I knew it had to be a glitch in the system. Maybe we should go back and fix the other elections and that would make it completely fair.

That's better than sending super delegates threatening emails so that they will vote for Obama. (Talk about scare tactics)

NO VOTE FOR HILL   March 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

If you lose in Texas and Ohio, stay behind and thank your
voters. They make a big effort for you and you should thank
them and not jump on a flight to the next state and not even
mention your loss. "THE GREAT PRETENDER!

MICHAEL BURNETT L.I.N.Y.   March 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

TODD I WILL SAY THIS, I AM SORRY THAT YOUR GIRL IS NOT GOING TO WIN! BUT BEING THE MAN THAT I AM I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO JOIN US, WE ARE STILL ONE NATION UNDER GOD, OR AT LEAST WE SHOULD BE !!!

April   March 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

If you are from Texas, how would you like it if your primary vote didn't count at all, but your state spent millions for an election? Well, that is how it is in Florida, because our leaders didn't stand up for us. Also the Democratic National Committee, on which Jim Zogby, an avid Obama supporter, voted against Florida counting. Sounds like a unethical conflict of interest to me. Obama says superdelegates shouldn't decide the vote, but if you read recent articles, you will see that black superdelegates are being pressured and even threatened to switch over to Obama. If Obama really wants fair results, then he wouldn't discount how 1.8 million Democrats voted in Florida. What he says and what he does are two totally different things, and I don't trust him at all. In 2004, he was interviewed after being elected to the Senate, and he said he had no experience to consider himself to be a jpotential presidential candidate. How much could have possibly changed since then? He has been campaigning for two years.

DB   March 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

This was one of her "firewalls". The fact that the Clinton's move the bar or try to change the rules every time they are losing another contest sickens me. She says she wants to have a unified party in November. Her actions tell a different story. Please leave now while you can still escape with some dignity, Hillary.

LIZ   March 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

It is ashame that Obama supporters are threatening every african amercain who doesnt vote for him!!! That is a shame and against everything they have been preaching what is righ tor wrong for decades. It sounds more like a cult that anything else!!

I challenger of you supporters to threaten me!!! Your words mean nothing….

HILLARY ALL THE WAY!! and if she is not voted as the democratic nominee…..I am voting for McCain or not voting at all

This country is so screwed up!!

Sam Rose   March 1st, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Hillary is a whiner and a cry-baby–

Anything that doesnt go her way—she thinks is unfair–
she has not displayed the qualities of a leader during this campaign,
hopefully Ohio and Texas can see right through all the lies of the Clinton's……

Gary   March 1st, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Obama voters .Dont forget the Super Bowl. The system is just what it is. There is no system honest,from our justice etc.You Obama voters are what you are,dreamers. Hopes and dreams. Obama always says we can. You dont hear him saying He can.Change,change,Iraq,Iraq,yes we can ,yes we can,promises,promises.Hes a broken record along with his empty suit speeches.He bought you all with rock bands,smooth talk and videos.Sounds to me like enough to change our countries problems.Give me a break. When the lights go out at night ,he is laughing at you voters that voted him.He has you all wrapped around his finger.If he is elected you will get your change,the world in worst shape. I thought Americans were smarter than to vote for someone that has no qualifications,or know how .It shows you how easy it is to sell you all. Where is all of the Generals,Admirals,and top leaders that are edorseing Obama. He has none ,because they know truley who should be leader. That should tell you people something. concerned Viet nam Vet Go Hillary

Mary   March 1st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Hillary people go the primary, then go causus for Hillary. Texas, Ohio, Idaho and Vermont We need all four states.

NO VOTE FOR HILL   March 1st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

She knows she is losing in Texas. Here it comes. She
will sue Texas

NOBama   March 1st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Anyone for Kool Aide?

truth be told   March 1st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

like what i've been saying all along - if it's not to their advantage or if they see they're losing, hillary and her minions will be raising hell. they are now threatening filing lawsuits just to get their way.

all of these rules for primaries and caucuses were already in place long before this election year. the clinton camp, among others, know these rules, including not seating the florida and michigan delegates because they had the arrogance to break the rules and went ahead and held their primaries outside of the timeframe allocated to them. the clinton camp signed off on these rules. now they have the temerity to say these rules are unfair. bill clinton won texas with the exact format now in place.

so, if you, clinton supporters keep on harping how the system is unfair to you, you have no else to blame but hillary herself. she should know all of these. apparently she does not have a tight control of her campaign (e.g., running out of money, not paying the bills in iowa and new hampshire as reported in the media (bias?)