Comments on: Clinton supporter rips Texas caucus system

By: B from GA

B from GA — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:50:59 +0000

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

By: Leah DiMarco, TX

Leah DiMarco, TX — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:49:55 +0000

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

Obama '08

By: The Force

The Force — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:49:46 +0000

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.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:48:29 +0000

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.

By: Shannon in Galesburg, IL

Shannon in Galesburg, IL — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:47:19 +0000

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.

By: NewCitizen

NewCitizen — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:44:45 +0000

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

By: midora

midora — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:44:17 +0000

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.

By: Micheal of McMinnville

Micheal of McMinnville — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:41:52 +0000

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!

By: aware

aware — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:41:07 +0000

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.

By: K.Celina from IL!!!!

K.Celina from IL!!!! — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:40:59 +0000

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 !!!!!!!!!!!

By: VOTE OBAMA

VOTE OBAMA — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:39:17 +0000

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

By: Bee

Bee — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:36:42 +0000

Bee-

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

By: B. Smart

B. Smart — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:35:04 +0000

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.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:33:35 +0000

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.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:33:18 +0000

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.

By: Lourdes

Lourdes — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:33:13 +0000

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.

By: Kim, Sacramento, CA

Kim, Sacramento, CA — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:33:07 +0000

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.

By: go away hillary

go away hillary — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:31:36 +0000

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

By: Look Byond

Look Byond — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:30:53 +0000

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!

By: Sara in Houston

Sara in Houston — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:30:31 +0000

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.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:30:26 +0000

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?

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:28:39 +0000

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!

By: rose, texas

rose, texas — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:25:45 +0000

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

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:24:30 +0000

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.

By: Texas Momma

Texas Momma — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:23:30 +0000

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

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:23:02 +0000

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.

By: Ohio Voter

Ohio Voter — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:23:01 +0000

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.

By: concern citizen

concern citizen — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:21:22 +0000

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.

By: democracy

democracy — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:20:45 +0000

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

By: the real truth

the real truth — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:20:31 +0000

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.

By: Ann Aloha FariMedia, PA

Ann Aloha FariMedia, PA — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:20:19 +0000

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.

By: tammy

tammy — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:19:14 +0000

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.

By: HILLARY FIGHTS BACK

HILLARY FIGHTS BACK — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:17:48 +0000

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 !

By: reader-of-many-sources

reader-of-many-sources — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:17:22 +0000

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

By: Dave. San Diego, CA

Dave. San Diego, CA — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:16:42 +0000

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:14:57 +0000

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

By: Pat a Republican

Pat a Republican — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:14:17 +0000

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!!

By: tdm

tdm — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:14:14 +0000

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.

By: Schmidt/ Iowa

Schmidt/ Iowa — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:14:05 +0000

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!!!!

By: OBAMA 08

OBAMA 08 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:11:56 +0000

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

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:11:19 +0000

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.

By: capn mike

capn mike — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:10:57 +0000

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.

By: LDFan

LDFan — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:10:42 +0000

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.

By: Cris in Texas

Cris in Texas — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:09:02 +0000

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??????

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:08:59 +0000

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.

By: Dare

Dare — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:08:58 +0000

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

By: Sherri

Sherri — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:08:15 +0000

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.

By: Frieda

Frieda — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:07:55 +0000

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 .

By: mike

mike — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:06:09 +0000

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

By: T John

T John — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:05:42 +0000

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