March 3, 2008
Posted: 12:00 PM ET
 Clinton and Obama are locked in tight races in Ohio and Texas.
Clinton and Obama are locked in tight races in Ohio and Texas.

(CNN) Barack Obama holds a slight edge in Texas while Hillary Clinton is on top in Ohio, according to a CNN average of several recent polls out of two crucial March 4 primary states.

An average of five recent surveys out of Texas show Obama edging Clinton by 2 percentage points there, 47 to 45 percent. The so called “poll of polls” also shows 8 percent of likely Texas Democrats remain unsure of who to vote for.

Clinton is 5 points ahead of Obama in Ohio, according to CNN's average of six recent polls there, 48-43 percent. Nine percent of likely Ohio Democrats remain unsure.

Voters in Texas and Ohio will be joined by those in Vermont and Rhode Island Tuesday in what Clinton supporters admit is a critical test of strength for the New York Democrat following Obama's 11 straight wins.

The Texas average consists of surveys from Reuters/C-SPAN/Houston Chronicle/Zogby (Feb 29-March 2), Belo/Public Strategies (Feb 27-March 1), American Research Group (Feb 29-March 1), MSNBC/McClatchy/Ft. Worth Star-Telegram/Mason-Dixon (Feb 27-29), and Fox News/Opinion Dynamics (Feb 26-28).

The Ohio average consists of surveys from Reuters/CSPAN/Houston Chronicle/Zogby (Feb 29-March 2), Quinnipiac (Feb 27-March 2), University of Cincinnati "Ohio Poll" (Feb 28-March 2), American Research Group (Feb 29-March 1), Cleveland Plain Dealer/Mason-Dixon (Feb 27-29), and Fox News/Opinion Dynamics (Feb 26-28).

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Ohio • Texas


Texas Voter   March 3rd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I cant wait to vote early tomorrow morning and at 7pm tomorrow evening!!!

OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

robert mckinley   March 3rd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I don't get it.

After putting up with 7 years of fear messaging and negative advertising Hillary is heading down the same path as George Bush and the GOP.

What is she thinking?

Doesn't she know most Americans had had it with this approach.

No more negativism. If you can't communicate with positive messages…get out of the race!

Colorado   March 3rd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Go Hillary. We're here right beside you. We are all here supporting you all the way in this race. You will never know how much support are out here….keep up the good fight! Hillary 2008

Kelly Anne   March 3rd, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Bye bye Hillary!!!!!!!!

Drop out on March 5th.

THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ForClintonSupporters   March 3rd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I'm starting to think that Hillary is just like G. W. Bush and the Iraq money pit. Doesn't know when it's time to call it quits.

Now that is definitely not the type of change this country needs.

My vote is for Obama.

Chuck in Oregon   March 3rd, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Wolf, No matter how you spin it, Hillary Clinton "MUST win all the way through Penn with wide margins to eliminate Obama's lead. I just DO NOT see that happening. I played your remainging delegate game. With a draw she still looses in the long run. Gaining no ground this super Tuesday is see no real hope remaining, there are too many states left that would widen the gap that already exists.

LOVE U HILLARY   March 3rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

HILLARY WILL WIN AND OBAMA CAN BE HER VP!

harry K   March 3rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

On this picture Obama is looking as though he is high!!!

doug   March 3rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I did the math, numbers are what counts. Just ca'nt see how Clinton can win. It's mathematically not possible, not without some tremendous landslides which are'nt likely to happen .

Mish   March 3rd, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I can tell you as a Canadian that most of us are rooting for
*OBAMA 08*
I know of no fellow Canadians who are in hillarys camp
OBAMA is the only candidate who can bring real change in washington
some one with fresh vision who is untouched by the elite corporate
washington and lobbyists
We have no control over our media, Blame Canada, but I can tell you
there are thousands of Canadians rooting for *OBAMA 08*
they often take polls on it up here to see how we feel about your election
*OBAMA 08*

from Boston   March 3rd, 2008 2:14 pm ET

How come CNN won't allow comments on the story about the fiasco with Obama and the Canadian government? Why is the Obama campaign discussing ANYTHING with a foreign government, especially about campaign promises to the American people that are really not true. Let's expose Obama for what he is - a fraud.

Election Watcher   March 3rd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Anyway with such a tough fight in Democrats , I think its Advantage Republicans in 08.

Jeff Radun   March 3rd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Obama says during the Ohio debate he would redo Nafta then tells the Canadians he was only saying that for votes.
CHANGE YOU CAN BELEIVE IN.
Go Hillary

Obama gave a great speech about how it was wrong to go after Alqada in Iraq and we should have gone after them in Afganistan yet when he is appointed to chair a commity on the fight in Afganistan he accepts the post and does nothing because he is to busy running for President
CHANGE YOU CAN BELEIVE IN
Go Hillary

Obama works for Kerry in his run for president and says he is not sure how he would have voted if he would have been in the senate at the time of the vote for the war in Iraq.
CHANGE YOU CAN BELIVE IN
Go Hillary

ohio3/4   March 3rd, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Obama will not be getting my vote.
He has not once told me any specifics.
I really think he has no clue how to run this country.
Clinton or McCain for me.
Obama go back to your job that you've been neglecting
and learn from it for about 10 more years–then maybe i'll vote
for you.
You are too inexperienced right now.

leelee   March 3rd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

politician raise race issues every time they campaign. It is the old game of divid and conquer.

JC-Riverview, FL   March 3rd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

You know..I am an Obama supporter and I am starting to feel a bit irate.
Why hold it against a candidate that connects with people? I mean shouldn't credit be given? He has consistently stated his views over the 20 debates, which are actually pretty close to HRC's. So why the hate? Because he is popular? Because he is a good speaker, which by the way should be the core ability of any politician. I know it's not because he is black, right?

i just don't get it.

I can live with the outcome if Hilary wins. I like her..I just prefer Barack.

However, If John McCain wins…I will consider moving out of America.

jll   March 3rd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama's HOPE

H-igher taxes
O-ver regulated
P-artisan politics
E-ntreprneurs disappear

Wayne   March 3rd, 2008 2:12 pm ET

This is WHY people hate the Clintons…her only hope of winning is to employ the smear tactics Democrats claim to hate when they come from Republicans. Neither of them have a shred of soul or decency, just a raw lust for power.
Face it, the young people who work so hard for Obama will go back to being disenfranchised. Men will go to Mc Cain. And African Americans will rightly distain that theyve been bait and switch cheated by Democrats who take their vote for granted…AGAIN.
Hillary is a great way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Margarita   March 3rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

These two guys are neck to neck. I guess that means not everybody hates Hillary. If he is the Chosen One, why hasn't he arrived to the 2025 already?

Charles   March 3rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Hillary is a pathological liar who will do or say anything to accomplish her goal, which is to implement a socialist, central planning beaurocracy to dicate policy on health care, entitlement programs, business, trade, and other social and economic programs. It is the ultimate in arrogance - let me tell you what to do and I will take care of you with European style social security paid for by increased taxes. Why do you suppose that Hillary's biggest support base is people with income under $50,000 and women who will vote based solely on gender with a blind eye to Hillary's morals, which are non-existent?

I hope Obama sends her packing on Tuesday.

Hey moderators, why don't you let this one through instead of filtering out much of the anti-Hillary comments? Try to be objective.

fred   March 3rd, 2008 2:11 pm ET

JM, if Obama gets the nomination there are a lot more Democrats that will be voting for McCain.

Go Hillary!!

Vince   March 3rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I find myself a bit down today. The polls in Ohio are not going in Senator Obama's favor, and any win Senator Clinton gets will be spun by the media and her campaign as evidence of Senator Clinton's great comeback. Despite the fact that she was leading here bu 20 points just a couple of weeks ago.

I will go vote for Senator Obama tomorrow, and I have convinced many of my friends to do the same, this will be the first Democrat I have supported since 1980.

If Senator Clinton does become the Democratic nominee I will not be able to vote for her. Although I agree with her on many issues, I find her political style and leadership skills deplorable. I think she represents a political style that does more to hurt our country and our progress than it does to help it. We cannot move this country forward unless we learn to work together, Senator Clinton is such a polarizing figure (much like President Bush) I just don't envision how she can create a broad coalition to address the real issues of the day.

If Senator Clinton wins tommorrow, somehow manages to win the nomination, and win the White House it will confirm some of my worst fears about this country. It will confirm that we have not learned anything in the last 15 years. That we have become so politically illiterate that we will elect people simply based on their label and their brand, and not their character!

Rick, Maryland   March 3rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

When you read aboutwhy black Super Delegates like John Lewis and
Kevin Conwell switching there support from Hillery Clinton because
they want to be on the right side of history and other black delegates
like Ohio Rep. Stephanie Tubb's Jone's and California Rep. Diane
Watson because what Jone's say's call's loyalty and integrity, this
really tell's me something about the people backing Hillery Clinton., especially after Tubb's Jone's recieved
threatening E-MAil's trying to scare her into switching sides.
I hate to see what's going to happen if Obama doesn't get the nomination, there arn't that many National Guard left in the states to
handle that.

Chester   March 3rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I feel the Republicans already know who their candidate is and there for going to the Democratic Primaries and voting fo Obama to knock
Hillary out of the running. They are really scared she will beat McCain. If Obama gets the nomination, we will really see some very nasty Republican attacks against him that will cause McCain to win.
The Republicans have already tried dirty nasty tricks to stop Hillary, especially Sean Hannity with all of his two faced, backstabbing lies that he does everyday . Sean knows if Hillary is the candidate, she will WIN. HILLARY NEEDS to win to stop this extreme Right Wing from winning and taking what rights we have left away from us.
GO HILLARY! WE NEED YOU!

derry   March 3rd, 2008 2:10 pm ET

This whole blog was Pro-Obama. I guess the moderators are too. My post aren't being posted. Where is you rmanager?
Are YOU being fair to the American public who want to get involved and stay informed.

Hillary Rodham Clinton for President '08

De La Cruz for OBAMA   March 3rd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

HILLARY IS A FIGHTER FOR WHAT SHE WANTS, NOT FOR US. I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE CALLS HERSELF A CHAMPION AND A FIGHTER. SHE HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR NO GROUP, EXCEPT HERSELF. A VOTE FOR HER IS A VOTE FOR LOBBYISTS.
DON'T BELIEVE ME. GOOGLE HER, MCCAIN AND OBAMA.

D   March 3rd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Google Obama and find no track record of significance. Yes we want change but Obama can seam to give an answer other then he was opposed to the war in Iraq. Hello, is that the only issue he has an opinion on? He is not answering the questions, he has no plan, and he is just an empty shell. We have had that for 8 years, time to guarantee change, time to vote for Hillary.

Cesar Poveda   March 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

CNN, why you do not stop trying to convince people that Obama is the perfect candidate?. All you do is putting Hillary down, you are the most dirty and unprofessional team I have ever seen in my life. When Hilarry is ahead in the polls you always say that it is the margin of error, but when Obama is ahead you totally dismiss Hillary.

Hillary is ahead in Ohio for more than 10 points and in texas she is ahead, however they do not poll in spanish where she has amazing support, so she is way ahead in Texas…..

jonas   March 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

what ever all you voters do, dont vote for John McCain! in one of his speach, he where singing "bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, and he also said that he would let the US. troops stay in Iraq for over 100 years if that would be necessary. This man is mad, and if you dont want that soldiers from the US. shall be killed every day, for no good reason dont vote for this man. There was no al quida in Iraq before the republicans invaded the country. Long live the democrats!

AJ   March 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Cool, so the first time young voters are interested in an election in a long time, we supported the dreamer who can't do anything because he hasn't been corrupted in D.C. long enough.

If you want to quash Obama's campaign, go for it, it is a democracy after all. Just don't complain when young people don't care about this in November because you picked the same tired Washington types.

Vote Obama

leelee   March 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Hillary and bill bring up race issues. after all obama is of both races. so what race are you talking about?

Strand from IL   March 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Under a Clinton Presidency, if Hillary is watching over the country, who is going to watch over Bill?

Obama — the right choice!

Audrey   March 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Hillary all the way!!!

Sen. Obama is so desperate to divert attention from his limited national security experience that he's not just misleading voters about Sen. Clinton, he's also misleading voters about his own supporters. That is not change you can believe in."

Last Sunday, Sen. Obama attacked Hillary on Iraq by invoking Sen. Rockefeller and incorrectly saying that the WVA Senator opposed the 2002 Iraq vote. The truth is that Sen. Rockefeller voted for the war resolution - not against it as Sen. Obama suggested to the people of Ohio. This seems to be an Obama campaign talking point since its top strategist also claimed that Sen. Rockefeller voted against the war resolution when he was on national television on Sunday.

O/08   March 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Gary, go ahead and be a Clinton supporter (I used to be) and help McCain; but at least try to be grammatically correct when you spew your hate for Obama and his supporters.

From Gary:
"You Obama voters will regret it if he makes office… We will have the worst civil war this country ever seen. You want change you will get it ,but not what your expecting… You Americans decided to vote in a canadate with nothing to show but a big mouth. He will sell us out like hes buying you voters…"

Mike   March 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

It is getting too close for Obama after it was revealed he is doing his own private NAFTA deals with Canada and he isnt even president yet. Maybe this is why he has been playing the theme music for Shaft at his rallies. He is getting ready to shaft the unions and Ohio.

ADAMS   March 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHY KERRY IS FLAPPING HIS PIE HOLE FOR OBAMA, WHEN HILLARY TOOK MA. BY A LAND SLIDE?

MABY KERRY SHOULD RUN FOR THE SEN. IN A STATE THAT SHARES HIS VIEWS!

Simon   March 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Are we in a Monarchy? It started with the BUSHES and now America wants the Clinton too? This is not possible. I have never seen a set of dump people like some in this country who are advocating for Hilary's success to become the next President. I am very shocked. What type of experience is Hillary claiming to have? Was she the former President of the United States or her husband Bill. It is high time we thought about this issue. Hillary has no experience whatsoever. She is a bully. Obama is the right choice to turn a new page in this country. GO OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

senu Sirnivas   March 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Hillary can't even organize her own campaign and she want to run the country. Her only goal is to win at all cost. She blames everyone around her for her own inadequacies and mistakes, and this is what she will bring to the White House, blame everyone else when things do go wrong. We saw a glimpse of that in the last debate, where she blamed Al Gore for not becoming the President when she couldn't deliver the jobs she promised to the people of Buffalo, NY. If she is the nominee, McCain will be our next president … most of the new voters will either not vote or vote for Ralph Nader.

Margarita   March 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Obama people, grow-up!!!!! If he can't stand the heat, get him out of the kitchen. We need tough not Shakespeare.

Jen   March 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!

YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!

Election Watcher   March 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Clinton is an Actress & OBama a GOOD Politician.

Dayton for Obama!   March 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

GO Obama! I voted for you already and all my friends are tomorrow! Time to turn a new page…end the Bush-Clinton Era!

david   March 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Hillary doesn't need to be desperate with him talking out of both sides of his mouth on NAFTA in Ohio (I agree with Hillary) and then saying ti was all "rhetoric" when he got to Canada and they wanted to hear something else. Clue number people….he doesn't back his word will tell you any dream you want to hear to get elected.

WE GOT YOUR BACK HILLARY.

HILLARY ROCKS!!!!!

TEXAS FOR HILLARY!!!!

EFabian   March 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Go Hillary.

Anonymous   March 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

GO OBAMA! I voted early in Ohio for you and all my friends are too! Lets end the Clinton-Bush Era…time to turn a new page!

Patrick Anthony Drake   March 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Gooooooo HILLARY!

breh / California   March 3rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Pure desperation and mean spiritness is what you're witnessing from Hillary…bringing the party together? Yea, right…she has no concept of what unity is…her negativity is further proof that she'll say for do anything to win. As for the 3:00 am call, she has no experience and the call was probably for Bill !

OBAMA 08!

Jack   March 3rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Hey D Campbell….you write Republicans hate the Clintons but like Obama. Are you that naive? Do you REALLY think republicans are going to vote for Obama and basicly reject everything they believe in just because it's Obama? Get real! He's ranked the most liberal Senator in the Senate even beating out Senator Kennedy. Obama fans are naive, irresponsible and not paying attention to the issues and what their candidate truly believes in.

SR   March 3rd, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Closely watching, don't appeal to me on the basis of gender and think that gives me any solidarity with you. "Men their rights and nothing more; women their rights and nothing less."

barbara santarelli   March 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Is it my imagination or does the photo accompanying this story
depict Obama 4 shades of skin darker and his expression quite
"dull"?
If so, shame on you Hillary…The voters are more evolved than this…
It is not about costumes, skin color or scare tactics this time around!

Kim   March 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Canadians for Clinton; Obama finally exposed on NAFTA - just to get votes. Shame on you Obama!

qlinderman   March 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

OBAMA IN 08 !!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! OBAMA08!!!!

Jane, Maryland   March 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Lets see if CNN will hold this post YET again!!!

I don't understand why people's memory about the Clintons are short.

McCain will McSweep Hillary. Republicans will vote for him, all independents will vote for him, so will a lot of Democrats who are fed up with Hillary's dirty tactics.

By the way, the Republican's ad will just be a replay of Bill Clinton poking his finger in the camera saying " I did not have s…..l relations with that woman" And that will seal the deal. Another 8 years of Republicans.

Californian   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obama is SMART in fact v v SMART(smarter than my post-doc professor at Harvard)

Obama is young and DYNAMIC

Obama is NOT AGGRESSIVE

Obama brings "HOPE" (OTHERS DON'T!!!!)

Obama would quell RACISM (Others count on Race/conservative votes)

Obama NEVER resorts to CHEAP POLITICAL TACTICS like Hillary and McCain

Obama shows clear HUMANITARIAN touch and Resolve of the highest standards.

We DESPARATELY need a cool MINDED person of v high intellect to take us out of the current MUCK - Obama '08

Obama is MOST popular among EDUCATED and SANE

We Americans are lucky to have Obama as our candidate option.

Go OBAMA go…SANE IN AMERICA ARE ALL WITH YOU !!!!!!!

-John

Patrick/Atlanta   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Good luck to all of our presidential candidates!

Bill   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I am despirate

Dianne   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

GOOD LUCK HILLARY

Michal   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Go Hillary.
You are the true leader with solutions. We need you right now.
Go Hillary all the way to WHITE HOUSE.

Mike   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

"New and different?"
Rezco? Earmarks? Lobbyists?
Why don't I see anything new or different?

Sheila in MD   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

For all of you Ohians who bought into Hilliary's foreclosure bit (the 90-day moratorium ) it's at least 9 mos to 1 year away…so if you are in the midst of foreclosing her plan won't help. In addition, Hilliary is great at dividing people…she will divide the entire country just to reach her political goals "the Latinos will vote for me". She's another good-ole boy type. While I believe she can do a good job she is more of the same. She's already a multimillionaire like lost of the others is congress. Just think it's time her kind step aside for so the country can try something different.

For those who think she's so "good on terror" several of New York's monuments were bombed during the Clinton administration and 9/11 was already in the making. She should take credit for not keeping us safe while she was first lady.

She continues to cited her credentials but I can't she where she's actually acomplished anything. What jobs have she created while in the senate…what are the foreign policies she is responsible for…What trade agreements a part from NAFTA is she responsible. I hear her rhetoric but show me her results?

Colorado   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Why is CNN not include the Sulfolk's poll out today showing that Hillary is 52 and Obama 40. Hillary surged by 7 points while Obama retreated by 7. Where's all the surging talk about Hillary…….oh that's right…surging positive talk are reserved for men only on CNN.

Dee   March 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Folks,

I dont know about you but that woman has not handled herself well in any of the debates. Just remember her snarls and repugnant looks when she is questioned. Is that the person you want calling the shots for this country? I know I don't, she always looks like she is going to blow her lid and make a decision we will all regret. I want a clear thinking precise individual who shows character and embodies the change necessary to get all the broke fake Repubulicans and short sighted Democrats to a bright new economy. Restore jobs that were taken from this horrible administration by president who stole not 1 but 2 elections. IT IS TRULY TIME FOR CHANGE!! GO OBAMA!!!!
OBAMA… OBAMA… OBAMA!!!!

qlinderman   March 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

JohnZ: What you wrote was COMPLELETY FALSE! Educate yourself sir.

OBAMA08

Dem   March 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

My name is Barack Obama, President of US, just want to let american people know that I did not vote for the war in Iraq, so I am not responsible for the troops in Iraq. The troops can find their back to the US if they want.

Vote For Hillary 08

Eli   March 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

With Obamas affiliation with Louis Farrakhan, no matter how direct or indirect, thru his church(which he has attended over 20 years) and pastor(same one for over 20 years) he is not to be trusted. Ofcourse some say you dont believe everything your pastor does, YES YOU DO, if you sit under his teaching and you tithe him you agree with him. I think that is why OPRAH has sit out for a few weeks, she does not want to be tied to this. WHERE IS OPRAH??? SINCE CNN SLANTS THEIR STORIES THIS WANT MAKE IT TO COMMENT. CNN JUST TELL THE NEWS!!!!

kd   March 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Sarah King - Obama said in 2004 that he would not seek the office of president. This was said on Oprah's show and a few others. He would support Hillary Clinton.
D
In Texas

kb from iowa   March 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I've heard this 'rather go to an experienced doctor than an unexperienced' as an arguement to vote for clinton. No one has experience being a president, unless he is running for a second term, so that's a dumb arguement. Here's a different way of looking at the experience question: If your company was failing, and you needed to hire a new CEO, would you hire someone internally that has been part of the problem of failure, or would you try to find someone from outside with fresh ideas to try to turn things around?

Lulu   March 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Texas for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marlene   March 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

So a 11 state STRAIGHT LOSS means nothing…SAYS WHO????????? it means A LOT.

Tim   March 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Remember the polls for Wisconsin were extremely close leading up to election night and Obama ended up winning by 17 points. The polling data this election cycle seems to be pretty off so far.

Wendell   March 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Obama's the man. Out next President of the U.S. that will move this country forward. He's FOR THE PEOPLE whereas his running mates are for playing politicals. Come on Barack–whip some butt. I back you all the way!

Rose   March 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

We need experience in the White House. Our problems are too large to hire a rookie. We've just finished 8 years with an inexperienced President. Let's not repeat our mistakes.
I’m absolutely terrified about Obama’s inability to handle National he lacks experience and has no depth of knowledge on National Security and military issues.
He is just a good talker. we can not vote a person we even do not know him.

Vote Hillary Clinton.

Mel   March 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

How much more experience than Obama did Reagan, Kennedy, or Clinton have when they got elected? Ultimately, Obama is a brilliant intellectual, and I resent the fact that his eloquence actually gets held against him.

Donna   March 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

TEXAS and OHIO, let's bring Hillary to the convention as our democratic nominee! VOTE HILLARY CLINTON!!

Marlene   March 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

What she wouldn't do to win…..People are still shocked by the 60 Minutes answers she gave…She can go negative all she wants, it doesn't matter. It's over.

VoteIsLikeStock   March 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Voting in America is like buying stock on Wall st. You hope stock goes up, but it going down, because Media is manipulating stock. So what we got on voting. Al Gore, a Nobel winner, lost to media-favored Bush. Who's fault? American Voters? Voting System? or Media? Now we have it again. Hillary is going to lose to Obama. Will it be another fault? Hope not. But if it is, who's fault again? Voters need to think yourself for yourself.

Dem   March 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

latest poll McCain Vs Obama: 89% to 33%, McCain Vs Clinton 21% to 93%. huckabee vs Obama 66% to 42%, Huckabee Vs Clinton 19% to 84%.

Go Hillary, Pls get America out of this dark pit in the BUSH

Carly   March 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hillary rocks the party like nobody. Hillary's on top! We need real change, not just fluff-stuff.
TEXANS FOR HILLARY

NEOGUY   March 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hopefully the people of Ohio will realize what a whiner Hillary is and give her the boot. McCain, Clinton or Obama do not have the experience to be president. I don't think that anyone does unless they have been in the position. Wake up Ohio and vote with me for Obama.

NYC Native   March 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

if this thing isn't wrapped up on March 4th, it'll be the beginning of the end of the Democratic Party - and that's fine with me.

Martie   March 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

For the past 24 years there has been either a Bush or a Clinton in office! We desperately need a change. If Hillary can't keep a poker face during the debates here in the US, how will she conceal her emotions when dealing with foreign leaders? She wears her emotions on her sleeves and she's unstable. Additionally, she won't be running the country her husband will! He gets a third chance to be at the helm.

It's time to be smart. It's time to implement change. It's time to change our nation back to a democratic country and not have it forever ruled by the same families with the same ideals and the same wrong solutions for the many issues that face us today!

-m

Steven   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hillary Clinton moved to New York to become President. She served one term as a senator and her second term running for president on everyone's dime from New York. She is too busy to be the New York Senator. If she was not using New York for her own purposes then she should not have run a second term as senator and campaigned for President like so many others.

JB   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hillary is winning the big blue states or is close there. That means she can win the general election. And it also means Obama can't deliver the goods. And cannot close on a general election. He has won primaries in a ton of red states. That means nothing.

scruff   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Texas, your Bushes have run this great Country right into the ground. You all better pull your heads out of your buts and quit this Obama support idiot wave. He will never win against Mccain. A vote for Obama is like being in Flordia and voting for Nader in 2000. Vote for Clinton or you will be responsible for flushing our Country down the toliet. We will not recover, we can't stand another 4 years of uncontrolled spending, 4 more years of Iraq, 4 more years of shipping our jobs to the slaves in China. We here in California voted for Clinton. Do the right thing and quit being stupid. You wont be able to come to California after you lose your houses and your farms if the Republicans win again. There won't be any room. We will have to many illegals here courtesy of the chamber of commerce trying to take our jobs. Remember were not a right to work state here.

democracynow2008   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Not only is the lead Senator Clinton has become signal digits but it will lower within 24 hours .
Hillary is desperate now and showing her ugly side publically.
She voted for the resolution on Oct.10th,2002 which allowed president Bush to attack Iraq.
While the good Senator from California Barbara Boxer voted against the resolution.
I am asking the voters in Ohio,R.I. Texas and Vermont to vote on the issues and if your truly fed up with 8 years of failed Bush policy then its time to vote for change not just talk from a Senator who is angry and feels the Whitehouse belongs to the Bushes and Clintons.
Vote not with fear vote with confidence that you will bring change in Washington.
If you believe the lies and attacks that are posting from other Americans on the Internet thats noway to decide which candidate is better.
Deal with the issues when you walk in that voting booth.
I as a Democrat believe Senator Obama is the best American for the job of President of the United States of America.
If your Anti War Vote for Obama if your Pro- War then vote for Clinton.
The choice is clear Obama 2008

Chris   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Go Hillary,

We love you in NYC and will never forget what you have done for us during 911.

Mel   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I guess the exit polls aren't lying when the indicate that poor and dumb people comprise the majority of Hillary's votes. It seems like 90% of the people that type "HILLARY!!!!!!! 08″ at the end of their posts can't write in coherent English. Its actually quite sad/comical.

Obama '08….if people with a college degree are voting in a particular way, perhaps it would behoove those that haven't finished high school to do the same. Just a thought.

jr.   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Democrats don't worry about Hillary loosing against the Republicans the republicans know if they pick jhon mc kain they will have blode in there hands look how our soilgers are dien. For a war that has no ending an the Iraqy peolpe don't whant us there.

Lee   March 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Obama couldn't even win California, New York, or New Jersey, the states with huge populations. He's supposed to be representative of the nation's Democrats?! Half of the registered Dems live in the states he lost.

And another thing…When Hillary voted for war, her state of New York was just ATTACKED by terrorists. What was she supposed to do, sit back and not avenge this horrific act? At the time, she made a decision based on evidence given to her by the Bush administration. I think a lot of people would've given her hell had she NOT voted that way!

GO HILLARY!

Carly   March 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Hillary rocks the party like nobody. Hillary's on top! We need real change, not just fluff-stuff.
TEXANS FOR HILLARY

A. Harrison   March 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Hillary is not arrogant. She's RIGHT!

HILLARY 2008!

Lindsay Graham   March 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I love how delusional the Hillary supporters are. She is not "almost" there. Her lies and dirty tricks will come back to haunt her.

She will NEVER catch up on delegates. NOT EVER!

GO OBAMA!!!!!!

Susana   March 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I have written before with my last name about why the media
is all for OBAMA. Why is the media removing my E mail.
Now, I see that you like OBAMA ONLY.
This is not fair for HILLARY. GO HILLARY GO.
VOTEN FOR HILLARY ONLY

chris   March 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I've been very impressed with the actual legistlation that Obama has been able to put forth in his time in the Senate. Compared to Hillary's own record which is filled with abysmall failures and huge gaps. I can't support someone that would have voted for this war that is pulling this country apart. She should be ashamed of herself.

Go Obama '08!

Anthony in Florida   March 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

The only difference we will see if B O gets into the White House is that instead of referring to the mistake as "W" we will have a new mistake referred to as "H".

Stop the Hate — Hillary in 08!!!!

derry   March 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

If Obama wins, I will not vote for him let's be honest. Obama is a COPYCAT. He never voted for Iraq because he was not responsible for voting. Three yr. senator. We can do better for this country. If he was in office, he would have voted for the war. How does he separate himself from all the others - talk, talk , talk. He never he attempted to stop the war, he voted for the SURGE!

RT   March 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Hillary Supporters, Your candidate was supposed to win these states by a LANDSLIDE. She is going to lose Texas and even if she wins Ohio, its going to be by 1-2%. She is not going to make up ANY ground in the delegate count tommorrow. The fact that Obama will most likely win Texas and keep it real close in Ohio speaks volumes about how people are having second thoughts about CLINTON. She was winning by almost 20 percentage points a month ago. However, the Clinton camp is going to spin that they broke Obama's momentum even if they just win Rhode Island tommorrow. That's how they roll.

Go Obama!!!

jonas   March 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

let Obama lead the USA. Hillary Clinton is a good politician, but she should give up, and let Obama fix this, so that the democrats stands stronger against the republicans and John McCain.
Democrats abroad.

Matthew   March 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Obama keeps trying, but he can't knock a great woman down! Hillary WILL prevail! Hillary WILL be our nominee!

HILLARY ROCKS in 2008!

Mark   March 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

RIGHT MARK…..the problem:

Obama has no history nor EXPERIENCE to represent this country as President of the United States.

HILLARY definitely has my BRAIN! I would rather have knowledge with experience instead of someone that DEPENDS HIS WIN TO BE on the one by chance vote of not going to war and with no Foreign Policy experience….come on, we need to be loved in the world again.

Nick   March 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT '08

Carol   March 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Closely Watching, we will never get Universal Health Care no matter who is in office. They should just quit talking about it. We can't even fund our countries everyday expenses, because all the money is funding the war. The war where false information was given to the country so everyone would be for this war. I was all for it with the information that was presented. Then the real story came out and we were all dooped. Whats so bad about another Clinton in the White House? Better than someone who is a slick talker. Remember if it seems too good to be true it probably is.

Kim   March 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Re: Do you people really think that reason Obama is getting so many votes is because people are just blindly jumping on the bandwagon, because it's the "in thing"? Did you ever stop and think that maybe, just perhaps, a lot of people are thinking the same way he is? Maybe people really do want something new and different?

Good point AI C. I would add: give every voter the same benefit of the doubt that you give yourself. If you believe that you have the information you need to vote intelligently, perhaps other people do too. That goes for people who vote for Obama, Clinton, and (dare I say it) McCain & Huckabee. We might disagree on who is the best person to lead the country, but that doesn't automatically mean that everyone who disagrees with us is unintelligent and uninformed.

MickyD10   March 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

"To those giving your support to Obama - - please consider the reality of your candidate. He offers words, promises, inspiration, a "young and hip" charisma, but little else. He is nothing more than an empty box w/ a nice bow and card".

Funny really, the very same thing was said about Bill Clinton. And by his own words in his stump speeches, he was another "Hope" candidate. Interesting how you can be one thing one time and blast it the next. Ah, but then that's always been the Clinton politic all way. Forget the facts and the truth, just tell em what they want to hear.

bill pike   March 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE: clinton is backed into the corner and what she is doing is harmful to all of us. i think it is time to list ALL the negative things of the clinton years that everyone stays away from—list lying under oath, girls in the bedrooms, financial dealings which keeps her from filing her tax report—-HOW DOES SOMEONE SAVE 5 MILLION DOLLARS ON A SALARY–MUST BE TREMENDOUS FINANCIAL PLANNERS.

CNN Fan   March 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Hillary for President…………………………………..08……………………………………

Stefanie   March 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Barack Obama.

No more Bush-Clinton oligarchy.

I mean '89-93 => Bush
'93-'01=> Clinton
'01-'09=> W. Bush
'09-??=> H. Clinton?? I don't think so.

I mean, what are they up to?

We need to see change. And we need to see it now.

Bob   March 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I voted for Obama in the VA primaries. The premise was - sure he's inexperienced with washington and foreign affairs, but he's a leader. He's not about politics as usual.

Since then, I've developed buyer's remorse. This whole bit about Obama's people telling Canada not to take any talk of NAFTA reform too seriously is very disappointing. Now we see that Obama is a politician after all.

I wonder - how much of this has just been marketing?

If I could vote again, I would vote Hillary.

A Veteran   March 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Simple math: Polls show ONLY Obama can beat Mc Cain in a general election…The longer Hillary stays in this and keeps up her desperate negative attacks on Obama the worse off all democrats will be. McCain couldn't have scripted this better. If it were up to me, Hillary would have dropped out already. By the way, if Hillary pulls off a miracle and wins the nomination, I will peel off my Obama '08 bumper sticker and replace it w/ a Hillary '08 one. I will hope all Hillary supporters will back Obama when he gets the nomination. I understand wanting your candidate to win, but lets look at the big picture people….WE CAN'T GIVE THE REPUBLICANS THE WHITEHOUSE ANOTHER 4 YEARS!!! Its time to unite!

dan   March 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

show them what change they can count on hillary,when u win texas,ohio,and the rest.

Dem   March 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Obama, Kenya needs a president. why dont u go on and go over there. the white house is not for u.

Dee from Texas   March 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

After Texas and Ohio votes, I think it will be high time for the superdelegates and the Democratic National Committee to tell Hilliary "She has overstayed her welcome." She is destroying the Democratic Party and I want to know how long is it going to take for the Democratic Party to realize the damage she is causing. She is going to continue long enough to stop Obama from winning in November - that seems to be her goal at this time.

be   March 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Hillary plays victim and resorts to the "abused woman" role. That's not the role model we need for a woman in power. If she can't stay with issues and take responsibility for her actions then she must get out….. PS She is supporting McCain with every day she continues in this race after tomorrow. Obama is at least every bit as good as she and refreshingly connected and honest. Go, Obama!

Josie   March 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

O-H-I-O!

HILLARY 2008!!!!

She WILL win Ohio… now lets just hope that Texas doesn't screw over the country again…. hahha… I just voted for CLINTON! :)

There is def a LOT of excitement in Ohio for her!!!!

Ray Timmermans   March 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Although I doubt she'll win Hillary's nomination would represent the first time in my 30+ years of Democratic activist politics that I would not vote. PERIOD.

She demonstrates with her negative campaigning that she has nothing worth listening to. If she did, she wouldn't have to. It clearly shows that Barack Obama has captured the imagination of a public that has grown weary of the "politcs as usual" mentality offered up by Hillary and the rest of the Washington establishment.

Go Texas, Go Ohio, G Obama!!!!!

Cheyenne Branham   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

To: Jim
If Obama wins then I will be voting for Mcain. so we will be even.
We need someone with some experience. Obama doesn't have it.
Obama lies.not Hillary /

latinos for obama   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

obama should win and will win the democratic nomination, hillary should just step aside and unite are selfs as a party and win in the general election obama brought me the politics that i was waiting for record numbers turn out, old, young, latino, this is the first time i like politics obama stands for change and not for the politics of the past but for the politics of now and the future, i wish that every body hillary or republican supporters will join behind obamas campaing, go obama, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can

go obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yes we can.

samiam   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I Hillary wins … I am voting for Ralph Nader and so would many others.

Independent-Latina-voter, Salt Lake City, UT   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I am a registered Independent who is supporting Sen. Obama. People who are going to be voting tomorrow need to do their homework. Open their eyes to the truth. Especially, the "Clinton IPA campaign contributions"…… you need to know who you are voting for.

Here's why I am voting for Sen. Obama: he opposed the war from the start. Hillary and all those who voted to support the mess in Iraq are responsible for the $400 million being spent DAILY in Iraq, when millions of Americans have no health insurance, while we lose our jobs, while our country is dangerously in debt. Some think the danger is ONLY Islamic terrorism……. think again, its OUR DEBT to the likes of China! We are about 10 TRILLION dollars in debt, the war has nearly bankrupted us.

We need CHANGE in DC, PLEASE: Texas, Ohio, Vermont & Rhode Island join the rest of us who have voted for CHANGE vote for Sen. Obama! Do not fall prey to the politics of fear!

OBAMA 08!

Bonita Olivares   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I could NOT AGREE MORE with what Linda wrote above!!!
You go girl!!

"I vote completely with my head and that's why I support Obama.

This isn't a struggle of good vs. evil. It's a question of who would be the best president. The Cincinnati Enquirer, in its endorsement of Senator Obama, said that he is better able to work with others and bring people of different ideologies to an agreement. That's the main job of being a president and it's the kind of leadership we need in the White House.

Please read and be informed before you vote."

Ricky Diamond   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

OBAMA 'O8 OK

KKK   March 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

MOST OF THOSE WHO HATE OBAMA ARE JUST 'PLAIN RACISTS' JUST GET SERIOUS AND LET'S VOTE FOR ONE DESPITE RACE!!!!!!!

clarity   March 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Obama is a toy action figure with patented speak action.
If you squeeze his hand he says one of three things:
I gave a speech once.
I agree with Hillary's policies.
I want to change the world.

What's he gonna say when he gets his hand squeezed by the president of Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran.

I want to say LOL, but I just can't laugh about this.

Crystal in CA   March 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary has to win big just to get back in the race…55-60%. Unless they start throwing Obama votes out like they did in NY, Hillary is done.

OBAMA 08   March 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

We are Americans. We are NOT, Whit, African American ,Latino, Jewish, Catholic, Evangelical, Muslim, Asian, Buddhist, Men , Women, Children,
Young, Old, Poor, Rich, Or anything else. We are ALL and then some.
We are ONE
We are OBAMA.

Jacqueline Samms   March 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Hillary, Where are your taxes???

arbern   March 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

think again and vote for Hillary

dave   March 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Obama is the leader we need. Clinton is fine, but Obama is better. That's my vote and, while you may want to believe otherwise is true, it is also the vote that most Americans, Dems, Inds, and Reps, would also make, both now and in November.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Yes Obama, no McCain and Clinton. Change we can believe in!!

zerville   March 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Hilary Resume

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE CLAIMS DETAILS
first lady=8yrs, Arkansas 1st lady=8yrs, Campaign volunteer= 25yrs

COMPETENCY CLAIMS:
100,000 jobs lost as NY senator
Failed Healthcare policy as 1st lady 1992
Does not have any pivotal leadership experience but claims strong competency and experience

SPECIAL SKILLS
Tough Talk
Inability to handle pressure of leadership and percieved defeats
Either do it my way or no other way mentality

derry   March 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

white woman in a powerful position wil produce dislike. I think for all of her years in public service, she is not doing too bad. She controls her "whining" , "tears", and her hysteria. I mean, that is what we fear, right? God forbid a woman….. running our country.

Dick, Concord, NH   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

My, oh, my. So Hillary Clinton is the one who is ready on Day 1? I think not. All she had to do to show she had benefitted from her "experience" was to read the NIE prior to voting on the Iraq war resolution. That would have proved to her demonstrably that there was no basis for giving Bush authority to do ANYTHING in Iraq. But no, the great wise Sen. Clinton was too busy to do anything but read the executive summary, which was exactly what Bush's brains, Cheney and Rove, wanted them to do. So, like the good little sheep that she is, Hillary Clinton went along with the rest of the herd. That was indeed her "red phone" moment, and she failed it brilliantly. Bring on hope and change through Obama. There's a much greater likelihood of real change with him than with Sen. Clinton, and surely not the "more war, less jobs" loser McCain.

Tyler   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

She is not almost there shes like 13 states behind.

pd4hillary   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

How many times can Obama be MIA? No wonder he never makes a mistake, he never does anything. I'm telling you he is the guy that always hangs back and ditto's everything you say. We all have eyes and ears and we all saw it play out in the debates. That part could not be covered up or smoothed over. Vote Clinton people and let's get back to winning the WH in Nov. Take a look at the polls where Clinton versus McCain and Obama vs. McCain square off, she beats McCain, he doesn't. It's about the electoral votes folks, don't forget.

James   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Dear Hillary,

Thank you for injecting the campaign with an incredibly negative air. We love all the attack ads that make Obama look bad and make you look mean-spirited. And I'm sure that McCain's strategists aren't taking any notes.

Jeffrey   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

The country is divided; we need to focus on what we have in common to reunite into the country we have always been proud of. It's a time when it's important to have someone with the right kind of experience and judgment leading the country.

Aside from the judgment garnished through living a life on "both sides of the economic tracks" and being raised among more diverse cultures, I think several years serving in the Illinois state legislature, and a few years as a Senator can be enough.

Actually, I *know* it can be… because the time I'm talking about is the mid-1800's and the man I'm talking about is Abraham Lincoln.

No, Obama and Lincoln aren't the same person… but the corollaries between the men, and the times, are pretty striking.

Sometimes you need a leader who is better at motivating and uniting the populace than a consummate politician more focused on furthering their party's dominance in Washington.

Obama has my vote… and my attention.

James   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Dear Hillary,

Thank you for injecting the campaign with an incredibly negative air. We love all the attack ads that make Obama look bad and make you look mean-spirited. And I'm sure that McCain's strategists aren't taking any notes.

Bisham Ramchandani   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

If all it takes to be President of the United States of America, is to have the Judgement of not voting on the fateful 'Resolution To Go To War Vote', move over Senator Obama. I am better qualified than you.
I was a Registered Republican and voted to put George W. Bush in office. I realized his failed and wrong strategy and decided to change over to the Democratic Party.
Perhaps, Senator Obama should look into accepting a Vice Presidency under a Hillary Clinton Presidency. Eight years from now, you will have your turn.

Par   March 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

How can we expect change from a president who is all words? That's right their won't be change with Obama as president. The last Clinton in office did miracles and I know this one will to.

It's time to get a lady in the house!! The White House!! I have faith Ohio and Texas will make the right descion and realize how much of a unworthy candidate Obama is.

Hillary 08!

RuthieM   March 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Wait a minute, there's a new Monday morning poll out that has Obama 2 points ahead of Hillary Clinton in Ohio. Where is that poll? It was announced this morning on WABS news Obama 47%, Hillary 45% Ohio.

jr.   March 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Latinos of Texas don't vote for some one whose making nice promisis vote for who has done something for you, promises are sheap .Vote for HILLARY she as done thees not just talk.

True Democrat   March 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

John Z. I just read the Rasmussen poll numbers and that is incorrect! Obama fares lightly better than Clinton in the General Election match-up poll.

Obama '08!

judy   March 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Just ask yourself, what has Obama really done. He was elected in 2005 and has been on the compain trail most of the time'
Go HIllary!!!

Shann'on   March 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Obama For President!

Obama is REAL! He is more than capable of being the next president of the USA. He speaks with confidence and with sense! He can also back up what he says. What exactly does Hillary have "expereince" in/at??? Neither of the candidates have presidential experience, so they are even from this standpoint. You didn't always no how to ride a bike, but you got on and you learned! Hillary has been caught up in so many lies w/her attacks on Obama that it's ridiculous. Do we want a whining president or one that will stand firm and take action? Come on people, let's just be real here!

Ryan   March 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hillary likes to claim she has experience, when in reality she has less actual legislative experience than Obama. If anyone remembers during Bill Clinton's presidency, she spent all that time claiming to the American people that she did not handle policy. Either she was lying then, or she is lying now. The First Lady may make important allies and carry influence, but that does not add up to leadership experience at all.

Traci   March 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I did Cyndi!!!!

Ohio for Obama!!

Yeswecan   March 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

If Obama only won about 50% of left-most Demo party, how could he win national election? Many people decide if Obama won demo nomination, they would vote for John Maccain instead of his own party.

All the soldiers from Texas and Ohio would know that Clinton did visit them, Obama never did. Clinton voted for the funding for our sons and daughters in the battlefield, Obama vote against it.

Actually, when Bush invade Irag, he has 70% approve rating, would 70% Americans all wrong?

applecrispbetty   March 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hillary will not be the Democratic nominee. She will not reconcile herself to that fact. Hopefully her supporters will show more of a sense of reality. They need to get behind Obama soon. We do not want 4 more years of continued Bush policies by lapdog McCain.

Punditty   March 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Everyone says "Vote for Change," but they have no idea what this "change" actually consists of. This current media hype has been misinterpreted as politics. Younger people want to vote for Obama like they vote for "American Idol." It has more to do with spectacle than it does with actual issues.

Hillary may be shrewd, but atleast she's a legitimate political candidate.

Doug   March 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

McCain is sominex to the political soul. Obama will make him look like the tired, boring, old man he is.

Hillary is so despised (I'm a NY democrat) that Obama has the only chance to finish off McCain. Don't let Hill's lapdogs here is NY fool you. She's done.

Suzie Wilhelm   March 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

In the words of En Vogue, "You're Never Gonna Get It" Hillary!! Take a hint.. buy a vowel.. something.. anything. When most people go to the polls tomorrow, they know that voting for Obama is as easy as ABC–Anybody But Clinton.

Obama '08

John   March 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Senator Clinton is campaigning right out of the Republican negative, smear playbook. Her supporters do not care if they undermine Barack so John McCain wins. A Clinton presidency would be little different than a McCain presidency in foreign policy, except perhaps Iraq, and would offer very few progressive reforms in domestic policy. At least John McCain has integrity. Barack is best choice for president.

Brian   March 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Clive Crook of the Financial Times just got it right on the head. He writes:…It is surely telling that the most effective moments in Mrs Clinton’s campaign have been those rare times when a real person has appeared to break through: the tears in New Hampshire, the moving and seemingly unaffected tribute to wounded soldiers at the end of the Houston debate the other day. But for most of the time she has veered from one false personality to another, often during the course of a single debate or interview. One moment she would be acting tough, the next warm; now aloof, now approachable; now a fun person, fond of a joke (that was the worst), now stern and serious. In every moment of repose came that scary rictus smile, to emphasise the lack of authenticity and remind one irresistibly of Jack Nicholson in The Shining.

karen   March 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

ALL I know is Obama is the next President!!! YAHHOOOOOO!
OBAMA 08′12′

JustinA   March 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Depressing news for Clinton. I just simulated (using Slate's calculator) hypothetical leads for Clinton (by 30 points in both Ohio and Texas) and she still comes short 50 delegates. In the end, I am glad my small state is coming back to haunt this calculating politician.
Mathematics cannot be spinned.
Good bye Hilarry and good riddance.

pd4hillary   March 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! Don't give up. We really do need you to get elected to the WH!!

By the way, Obama supporters, it is really interesting you use the same talking pts against Hillary that the Right used against her in the 90s. Also, I don't care about her tax returns, I care about mine, that's why I'm voting for more Clintonian policies. Get us back to peace and prosperity, that is change we all need and can enjoy!

ALL OF TEXAS   March 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Go Obama…. Texas love you…I don't understand why he have to prove so much about himself. Hillary is angry and plays the attack role. Obama treats her with respect. She sends a bad message with horrible commercials. He sends good commercials with no attack but with common sense of good leadership. Stop the hate Hillary respect the man for being very brilliant.

TEXAS LOVES YOU OBAMA>>>>TEXAS LOVES YOU OBAMA…

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!

ClintonNever   March 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I AM SURPRISED WHEN HILLARY'S SUPPROTERS AND HERSELF SAY THAT THE MEDIA IS PRO-OBAMA. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THESE CMMENTS. JUST 1 of my 100 or so COMMENTS HAVE BEEN APPROVED SO FAR.

SOUR LOSERS. SOME IDIOT SAID THAT a vote for hillary is a vote for freedom and democracy.

LAUGH AT YOURSELF. RIGHT TO VOTE SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU. GO AND DO SOME RESEARCH ON HER AND COME BACK AND SAY THE SAME THING.

CNN - PLEASE POST THIS. Shame on you, Clinton News Network

Traci   March 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I voted for Obama on Friday! And it felt so goooooooooood!!! I voted for the smartest and one that I see as our next President of the United States!!

Go Obama for Ohio '08!!!!!!

Have a great Obama day!

Dem   March 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Same old statement everyday" i did not vote for the war in iraq" can pls stop sounding like a 4 yr old and come up with something else. U r a disgrace to men.

Caleb   March 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

VOTE with your HEAD and your HEART!

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carol   March 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Obama is not any different than anyother candidate, his style of presentation is different, thats all. He is more of a smooth talker. Quiet and calculating, basically he is more dirty than anyone else. He is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Michigan and Florida will be counted and Hillary Clinton will be the nomination for the Democratic Pary. It sure does sound nice. The President of the United States of America, Hillary Clinton. Bye Bye Obama Idol fans

erin   March 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Yes, We Can!

Michael, North Carolina   March 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Sen. Obama will bring honor back to the oval office. This is something that has been disreguarded by the Bush adminstration. People are suffering, and Sen. Clinton is not trustworthy. She cannot even release her TAX RETURNS, she is hiding something from the American people, and she needs to come clean now. Sen. Obama has made the American people feel good again about there country. Sen. Obama is the JOE LOUIS, FDR, and JFK of our generation. He has the support of many people here in North Carolina.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

Uppermidwest   March 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I can't believe that Hillary is getting any support whatsoever. You could learn something from presidential dynasties. It is bad enough that the Bush family had more that one term in office, now we are goona give the Clinton's two chances to strike out? The only way to predict the future is to peer into the past. Dynasties = corruption, no family should hold on to that kind of power for longer than a term or two, and if you think she is going to be any better than Bill was, think again. The way that family operates, Bill has his hand up the back of her shirt. No Dynasty. Vote Obama.

jaybee   March 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

So how much do we really know about Obama, really? I think more and more will surface as time goes on. I know Hillary is not perfect, but so are all other policticians. All I know is that Hillary is a survivor and a true fighter and the one who truely deserves to be our leader.

* HILLARY 08 *

Lou   March 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

How many of you guys are really blog plants from the two campaigns? I see your names and the same dumb arguements over and over on all of the blogs. I think you guys are just cancelling each other's messages out. I am sure you want to make the world a better place but you would have more of an impact by turning off your computers and volunteering at a homeless shelter or school.

erin   March 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Go Obama!

Stan   March 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I think many have had enough of the royal families..

GBush
WClinton
GWBush
HClinton?

Then who? Jeb… and then Chelsea?!? Enuf already ;>)

Jf   March 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

To: Al C.
For the most part, the answer to your first question is YES

Mel   March 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Obama has no ideas of his own. During the last debate, every time Clinton answered a question first, he agreed with her He has no ideas of his own and is not fit to be President. Being a young African American female, I know Clinton can take this nation down a road of prosperity and keep us safe.

jll   March 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Obama's Change:
C-harm
H-ide the facts
A-void hard questions
N-o straight answers
G-lamorize yourself
E-vade the truth

Jessica H   March 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

For all of you undecided people who are going to the polls tomorrow, please step back from the emotions of this primary and reflect on who has the character and skills to bring this co