March 4, 2008
Posted: 08:11 PM ET
Exit polls are showing that Obama appeals to younger voters while older voters prefer Clinton.
Exit polls are showing that Obama appeals to younger voters while older voters prefer Clinton.

(CNN) — Early exit polls indicate a distinct "age gap" in the two biggest states holding Democratic primaries today: Sen. Barack Obama appeals most strongly to younger voters, while older voters favor Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Among Ohio Democratic primary voters aged 17 to 29, 67 percent went for Obama, 32 percent for Clinton. Among those aged 60 and older, Clinton leads Obama 67 to 31 percent.

The same pattern holds true in early exit polling from the Texas Democratic primary: Among voters aged 18-29, Obama leads Clinton 61 to 39 percent. Among voters age 60 and older, Clinton leads Obama 63 to 36 percent.

–CNN’s Joe Van Kanel

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Hillary For Ohio NOT Obama!   March 5th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Obama I hear your ghosts are chasing you now! Obama can be trusted period!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eyes open at 60   March 4th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Hillary's negative campaign is working. This is only the primaries. it's disgraceful…. and just watch it's going to get much worse. She complained about Obama using Rove tactics. i shutter to think of what she'll be slinging next. The Clintons will never give up. It is their God
given right to run the country, no matter how much they divide it.

I hope Hillary Loses Big Time   March 4th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Hillary is a fake, a liar and a joke. Now, we don't hear her complaining about the media coverage now do we? The whiner got what she wanted. Media Bias. Who did they buy off?

I hate this whole process. It is a shame that the people's voices are not being heard!!!
Now more negative ad campaigns. Just what we need. If people start complaining to the media and the companies that advertise, and we withhold our dollars, then we will see a change. This country's in for a real haul.

SJ Thornton   March 4th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Show your taxes Clinton!

Reginald   March 4th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

22 AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VOTING FOR HILLARY MOTHER TOO…YOU ARE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE LIFE OF THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE HILLARY IS OUR ONLY HOPE! THANK YOU ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS! WE ARE THE SMART ONES!

Reginald   March 4th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

OHIO - THE OBAMA SHIP IS ABOUT TO SINK! YES SHE WILL!
HILLARY! THERE REALLY IS A GOD WATCHING OV ER US!

Roxy   March 4th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

I'm amazed at some young people's disrespectful opinions about their elders. As fas as I'm concern, they still have an opinion and the right to make their voices be heard. It would do the young and naive of this country to shup up and at least sometimes listen to those with way more life experience!

Deb R   March 4th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

The youth of this country have been sold a bill of goods that come delivery will be "present only". Why…because Obama has no record and all he could sell them was the "feel good", I can change the world crap. Snap out of it…

Colleen in Wisconsin   March 4th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

I've been reading/enjoying these comments tonight- some well thought out, and some the old status quo for whichever candidate the person supports. I am a Dem and think McCain will win if Obama is the candidate - just get the visual on the ads if "something bad" happens, or is perceived to happen. We need experience, not fluff. I would support a Hillary/Barack ticket. It just makes sense, and most Dems would accept that I think. GO DEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mother too   March 4th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Reginald,
how young, and how nicely said.

Yes, experienced -older people teach the younger ones, because they learned from their mistakes, this is why experienced -or we might say : person with wisdom, should lead……
Also, what generation gap? Hillary is 60, Obama is 47 = 13 years only!

fj in pa   March 4th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

22And for obama time for a change obviously the older and wisers votes didn't do a thing

ANNE BOGDANOWICZ   March 4th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

WELL SAID PATRICK MOTTOLA !!

Aarthy   March 4th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I'm a student from India, studying in the US.. Its hard to understand how the democrats can switch to vote for McCain if the candidate of their choice(Obama/Hillary) does not make it. The policies Hillary and Obama have are so similar, where as McCain wants to stay in Iraq for a hundred years!

ANNE BOGDANOWICZ   March 4th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

To Hillary:

In order to move Heaven & Hell, you would have to be GOD Himself.
Only He can do that.

chucky   March 4th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I plan to get to US to get my American citizenship, but soon I don't have to do that anymore, we soon will get it free here in my country since Obama wants everyone around the world is the same. Thank you Mr. Hussein.

Tom G   March 4th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

I don't know or understand why a 17 or 18 or 19 year old is doing voting. These kids are just that kids! They don't support a household, don't hold a fulltime job(most don't). These kids just got out from under their mom and dads apron strings. They do fight in wars, because that is the way it has been for hundreds of years, doesn't make it right. I just think that if these young people who really don't have much to do with society, decide this primary election, we should all be ashamed of ourselves. This will cause the wrong people to be in positions that they should not be in.

Ruth   March 4th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

To Jose from Florida,

Who are you to demand that Sen. Clinton drop out of the race? Is Rezko,( a bone-headed mistake) the Naftagate, the failure to convene the committee that he chairs , his lack of national security credibility - these are all Barack "Ditto" OblaHma's shortcomings. Sen. Clinton has nothing to do with these negatives of his. He is all fluff - I prefer solutions over rhetorics , and besides his wife is not "really" proud of this country.

brenbojay   March 4th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I feel we are in trouble. The young voters you speak of , are voting the same way they do for music videos on MTV. Not by content, just by the visuals! how many times in interviews am i going to hear young voters say they want obama because he seems like a nice guy and acts cool and looks cool too!?!?!

Hoping for the best .. not much to choose from …AGAIN!

CA Voter   March 4th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Cecil and Aaron - where is the voice of the younger generation while the war in Iraq is still waging? It was our generation that spoke up loud and clear during the Vietnam war that brought out the futility and waste of lives during that war.

Ed   March 4th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

This just in……………….

New candidate will enter the Democratic primary tomorrow morning

HILLARY HUCKABEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom in MA   March 4th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

A lot of us Clinton supporters have no intention of voting for McCain….we're writing in Hillary!

Reginald   March 4th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY!

WE NEED HILLARY!

Patrick Mottola   March 4th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

If Hillary wins and does 8 years, that will be a Clinton or a Bush holding office at the VP or President office for 37 years.. Please lets change that.

Felix   March 4th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

It's a good time to be McCain. He wins no matter what. No wonder Rush wants us to keep Hillary in–more blood sport.

Get a grip, or get McCain.

America 08

Glen   March 4th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

OBAMA IS A LIAR !!!

This Guy is a liar ( He told the Canadian Government that he is O.K with NAFTA ; behind close door he is saying NAFTA IS O.K and in public he is saying he will negoiate NAFTA )

HE IS A LIAR !!!! OBAMA IS A LIAR !!!

IS THIS CHANGE ?

OR

IS IT YES WE CAN LIE ?

YES WE CAN LIE !!!

YES WE CAN LIE !!!

Jon   March 4th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

It frightens me that the youth of America think they are anointed with the sole right to elect our next president. The examples of poor grammar, bad spelling, and incorrect punctuation are astounding. If you're lucky you too will be "old" one day and know how to spell. THEN you will have the right to preach.

larry J   March 4th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Barrack is a liar,and i hope the real obama will be uncovered.you are about to be tricked again.

Patrick Mottola   March 4th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Actually, Hillary was a big part in developing the helt care plan for Wal-Mart employees. That terrifies me..

Sam, OSU   March 4th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Sean McM:

The media isn't reporting the allegations of Larry Sinclair because there is no substance to his claims and he failed a polygraph. Should the media report every conspiracy? No. The New York Times was grilled for lack of sources in their McCain story. There is such a thing as ethical journalism. Perhaps you should head to the National Enquirer website and steer clear of CNN and other reputable sources.

Patrick Mottola   March 4th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Please. She cant win this unless the super delagets choose her. If they do and she is behind, that would put a nail in the casket and we would be stuck with a Republican for 4 to 8 more years.

Annamica, OH   March 4th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Just like to say I'm a 21 year old student, currently attending college at one of the top twenty institutions in the United States, and I proudly casted my ballot for HILLARY CLINTON!

Observant   March 4th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

I'm sure this has nothing to do with old people being racist, scared, and un-educated…

Eric   March 4th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

The Older vote has let us younger folks down. Our country is in worse shape then ever and its time for the older generation to give us younger generation a chance. Sorry but you failed us for to long, your judgement stinks and its time for the younger generation to lead this country and we want Obama

I hope Hillary Loses Big Time   March 4th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Should HRC win the nomination, I will vote REPUBLICAN and there are about 200 people in this area that will ENSURE she doesn't make it to the "BIG HOUSE" as well.

I am sure Bill is thrilled. How many more interns there will be to choose from!

I want to know when Hillary started feeling like she represented the blue collar workers? She is so far removed from the working public…I would equate this with her millions. Most millionaires don't identify with the everyday common folk.

She claims that BO is only about speeches. She will lie any say anything to get into the WH. Just watch. She will not honor the (lies) promises she told. If BO does not win the Nomination, Hillary and her camp stole it…

Ben   March 4th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Donna Midkiff: How about you stop being a blatant agist and take your nonsense somewhere else. Who are you to tell me that because I'm young I don't know anything? I could just as easily point out the number of clueless old people I know who think we owe them our respect just because of some outdated courtesy of respecting our elders. This isn't the 1940s, and most of what concerns us today isn't about knowledge it's about opinion. Young people happen to have an opinion different than most old people's. Difference is, old people had the chance to make their opinions into policy. Look where that's gotten us. Looks to me like you old hags need to hang up your towel and give us our chance instead of brushing us aside like a snotty know-it-all.

NM   March 4th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Nothing matters–age, education, job etc. Only thing matters is actual number of african american votes (not the percentage). Percentage is misleading. In this primary 85% to 12% african votes for Obama is the key. Don't trust me?–then ask Mr. Rove

Obama or your mama   March 4th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Im young and my general conception fits this view. Take note that will people over the age of sixty living in texas would probably saty at home getting a nap or voting republican. Oh yeah Obama is going to take texas and close the gap in ohio. Hillary clinton is losing the fight so she is slinging dirt.

anne in wisconsin   March 4th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

I am a democrat. I respect both Obama and Clinton for thier courage, energy, service and patriotic spirit. I support Clinton in the primaries as I simply think she is more ready to be president-I know what to expect from her and I know she will deliver a better country than Bush, by a long shot. But I don't dislike Obama or his supporters–they have strong points too and I will be behind the DEMOCRAT that wins the nomination, regardless of how long the primaries go on! C'mon people–this is not a game, we are vetting two very good candidates and it can get rough, but let's not tear each other apart!

Patrick Mottola   March 4th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Hillary has no more experience than Obama. She was given this opportunity due to the White House Scandel during Bills Term. Remember Hillary claims to be a a strong leader, but let her husband cheat on her in the most public office in the world. Im sorry, but this whole campain is a sham. A pay off…

PMO   March 4th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

I want to see a breakout based on race.

Cheyanne, TX   March 4th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Lose, grace, Hillary? I can't believe someone used those words in the same sentence. She wouldn't know the meaning of grace. Her husband asked the country to believe in hope, just as Barack has done. Remember his phoney line "I believe in a place called Hope". We gave them a chance, and now they want to scorch and burn the DNC, and this election.

I hope America wakes up and does not consider them the darlings of the Democratic party any longer. Boy were we duped–but our eyes are open now. We are finished with greedy, power-hungry misfits, who want to suck the blood out of you for their own selfish reasons. Who will be running for president next, Chelsea?

I don't care how you dress the Clintons up, they're still polecats. No, I'm sorry polecats have hearts.

O/08

Jenny   March 4th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Hillary, please step down no matter what. We know your little plan is to either win or help your buddy McCain win. You are the most seflish, self- absored, pathetic person ever.

efw   March 4th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Yesterday's Wall Street Journal pointed-out how Obama's views on what to do about the foreclosure crisis and what to do about the uninsured are more moderate and less divisive than Hillary's. Thus he will attract more moderates to his camp and get the Dems back in the White House.

Sean McM   March 4th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Democrats want to win the Presidency….if Obamacontinues to control every question, a failure in transparency for example, we could totally lose it by the Rove RNC machine!!!

So I ask about a story that surfaced a few weeks ago….but not a word in the media about both the story and where the case is. The situation in question is the man in Minnesota who has filed a suit in Federal Court there alleging that the DNC, Obama, and David Axelrod have attempted to shut him up. His story that the suit is suggesting is being suppressed by Obama and the DNC
is that he has claimed use of cocaine and sex with Obama in 1999.

This must be brought to the open…we are all grown ups….and it is a public matter in a Federal Court….???

Why is the media failing to report this to us????

Donna Midkiff   March 4th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

It is great to see the young folks out voting the problem is they are young and do not understand the reality of the world. Idealism is still alive, needs to remain alive, ambition, hope and energy is important. However, the reason Hillary is winning is because of the older, more mature voter, knows and understand and appreciate what it takes for change to happen, what it takes for new ideas to be introduced to the people. A rally is good, so is a speech, but really it is the walk and talk, the 1:1, the know how, the skill power, the insight into the ins and outs of how to make things happen is the real product of change. I admire our youths energy but I realize and appreciate the maturity that age brings. Go Hillary! We welcome you madame president!

madeleine langlais   March 4th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

I wish cnn could be more neutral, they are so obviously anticlinton it s unreal. and they are so republicain.

TEXAN   March 4th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary.

The person with the experience to lead this country in the right direction. Obama will drive this country in the ground. What is HOPE? What is CHANGE? NOTHING AT ALL!

Hang in there HILLARY!
America needs YOU!

Mike kershaw   March 4th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

There is something wrong with the math in Texas. "With 1% of the precincts reporting". At this time over 750,000 people have been recorded. Does this mean that there are 75 million Democrats voting tonight?

Reginald   March 4th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

and NED, Im a Democrat for McCain if Hillary leaves this race.

Joe   March 4th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

OBAMA is a DIVIDER and not a UNITER!!

This man has divided the Democratic party!

Joe Lieberman (former Democrat - now Independent), supposedly the type that support Obama is supporting McCain.

His own party views him as the most liberal senator in the U.S. - how does that fit with him being a uniter again???? Yet he claims he will convince everyone to get along and work with all parties.

Exactly which conservative ideals, views, policies, bills does he support???? (why is the media afraid to ask???)

Patrick Mottola   March 4th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Ms. Clinton is not a good canidate. She is like nails on a chalk board. She continues to claim experience, but being married to a persident doesnt give her experience. Actually, he was about tp be impeached. She continues to yell at Obama as if she is his mother. Too emotional and mean. Drop out, your hurting the Dems chance to win the White House with her unfair attacks on Obama.

Mike, Land O Lakes, FL   March 4th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Of course, some old people resist any change and they rather live with the same old broken washington.

Eric   March 4th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

They Older vote has let us younger folks down. Our country is in worse shape then ever and its time for the older generation to give us younger a chance. Sorry but you failed us for to long at it s time for the younger generation to lead this country and we want Obama.

Vig   March 4th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Ageism runs rampant. What does Obama have to say about that? Obama makes no commentary about social issues when they benefit him.

Ken   March 4th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

The only hope this country has for a new begining is Senator Obama. Clinton is part of the past, the things that did'ent work. Senator Obama is the future, a New Direction, New ways of dealing with the rest of the world. Lets Hope the American people do not let this opportunity slip by. Yes We Can ! A NEW AMERICA !

me3   March 4th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Why do you keep insulting each other? You vote you preference because you believe in your candidate. What matters is what happens afterwards. Any candidate needs to be accountable for whatever happens during their term in office, and we the people should be there to remind them why we voted for them in the first place.

michael   March 4th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

I'm a white 33 year old white male with a college degree and my own business. I voted for Hillary.

As much as I have found that having an eduction is important in achieving my goals, it is experience in life that has given me wisdom.

Mae   March 4th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Why the older people are voting for Clinton is beyond me - I'm an oldster and I wouldn't vote for her if my life depended on it! Neither would the other oldsters I know. Heaven knows we don't need more Clintonism in the White House! Eight yrs. was enough!

shirley   March 4th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

It appears that the vote will be very close to even. Hillary will not give up the race to the Whitehouse, already she is calling foul on the media and the Ohio and Texas votes. She is scary because she will do anything to win and her campaign will get nastier as it goes along, especially if she believes her fear tactics are working.
If the voting public looks closely at Hillary she won't have a change of winning the nomination.

Jen   March 4th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Young people are the FUTURE!!! Obviously Barack Obama is the one and only answer.

Dylan   March 4th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I'm 23 years old. Obama has empowered my age group like no one has before. For the first time in my lifetime, people my age have faith and hope in American politics and truly believe that we are finally being heard. That's why youth turnout has been record-setting this year.

We owe that to Barack Obama. We want dramatic change and that's what we see in him.

Hillary Clinton has done nothing but insult our intelligence. Whether we're "delusional" or we need to "get real," she has proven time and again that she doesn't take young people seriously as a demographic. Aren't we the one inheriting this country? The answer is yes, we are, and yes, we want Barack Obama as our President.

Best way for the Democrats to lose in November: nominate Hillary, keep those young people away from the polls and destroy any faith they had in American politics.

jak in Pennsylvania   March 4th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I was just a young teen in 1960 when JFK got the nomination after a "tough floor fight" at the Democratic convention. I can still see RFK on TV on the convention floor wheeling and dealing with delegates to get the necessary votes for his brother. Why do some folks think this thing has to be decided early? I will predict if Obama is the nominee, McCain will win in November. Iwon't vote for Obama and I've been a Dem. for 40 yrs. Look back to 1972. War in Viet Nam — very unpopular. Unknown Sen. George McGovern from SD got the Dem nomination as ANTI WAR candidate and got his butt kicked by Nixon in November. Obama is popular in open Primaries with Republican and Independent voters. Put him in a closed primary and watch what happens.

OBAMA 08   March 4th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Belle: Obama didn't disenfranchise anyone; the decision by the DNC did with the full support of Hillary Clinton; their state decisions made the wrong decision.

What about the voters who didn't vote because they KNEW it wasn't going to count!!

OBAMA Yes we can!   March 4th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Hillary will be the next Mike Huckabee, is ok Hillary, but at least be a good loser with grace, than a loser with no dignity.

Donna Midkiff   March 4th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Why does CNN continue to try to communicate/elucidate how if Obama "loses" how he still wins!!!!!!!!!??????????? You know, I guarantee you one thing, you are getting your 15 minutes of fame, because once this show is over, so is yours!!!

Alphonso   March 4th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

They say that "experience" is the best teacher. You will learn quite a bit through the School of "Hard Knocks". Check history out and you will see there is no replacement for wisdom that "age" gives you. We need a wise leader for our country, not someone still wet behind the ears. I am neither Democrat or Republican. I vote the person and their Qualifications, and moral integrity. They say you "get what you pay for". Well, we will surely "get what we vote for." God help the USA.

John Z.   March 4th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

As someone over 60, I must say that I have a problem with the youth of today who think that all it takes is some smarts and access to a computer and that they can run the world. When they get to my age, they will realize that it takes a lot more. But then, hey, when I was young I supported JFK and, in retrospect, I now realize that I knew very little about him but was swept away with his charisma and rhetoric. Historians have judged JFK to just have been just an "above average" president.

ak4chang   March 4th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I totally agree with minority and I am in the middle with age! 36…We don't need Clinton or McCain in the White House who will only instill fear into the Amercian people and the world! Obama is who this country needs!!!! A fresh face on politics!!!!

Ned   March 4th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

RUBUBLICANS FOR HILLARY

RUBUBLICANS FOR HILLARY

RUBUBLICANS FOR HILLARY

RUBUBLICANS FOR HILLARY

RUBUBLICANS FOR HILLARY

RUBUBLICANS FOR HILLARY

COME NOVEMBER WE'RE FOR McCAIN

McCAin 08

Atulya   March 4th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Question - it is showing that slightly under 1 million votes counted in Texas. It shows less than 1% vote counted. That would mean there are 100 million voters in Texas. Really?

the truth   March 4th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

the truth is hilliary does have experience but experience is only worth so much. If we are sick of traditional politics how is it that experience is going to help us as a nation? what really matters is judgement Fact is if hillary was president we would still be at war with Iraq and in my opinion what is experience without good judgement? Hillary has changed her message everytime she falls into a slump. Obama's message has been the same since he was down in the polls by 30 points america needs a leader consistency and judgement.

MarkieBee   March 4th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

If a large number of Hillary supporters vote for McCain in November instead of Obama then the blood of innocents will be on their hands when McBush starts another war somewhere, fails to end it in Iraq and appoints Supremes that vote to strike down Roe v. Wade. As much as I despise all that Hillary has done during this nomination process and I'm losing respect for her on a daily basis, if she somehow wins the nomination I cannot in good conscience ever vote for another Repugnantcan. EVER! I'll hold my nose and vote for Hillary. For a Democrat to even suggest they would vote for McBush over Obama in November is borderline treasonous to me.

Ben   March 4th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

California 4 Hillary: that's because they ARE. How else can you depict them, it's not CNN's fault only stupid clueless old people vote for Hillary. Anyone with an ounce of sense can see right through her. Blame reality, not the journalists.

Brenda from TN.: What part of "early exit polls" don't you understand, mongoloid?

WhosehadEnough   March 4th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

If Sen. Obama does win the Democratic nomination the challenge will be to get the "youth" vote to the polls in the general election. Remember 2004 with Diddy and MTV's "Vote or Die"….they stayed home on election day. John Kerry would have been President today had they turned out.

Dan   March 4th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I don't understand why the Democratic party–the so-called party of the future–doesn't heed the words of the youth of America. I'm a 24 year-old voter, and I believe since it is OUR generation inheriting the country and the problems that come with it, we should also be the ones who are listened to when it comes to electing our leaders.

I don't want to sound harsh, but when a nation allows its policy to be dictated by those who already had their chance making a difference, then it is doomed to fall into a repetitive cycle of tired and flawed principles rather than embrace modernity and adapt to the times ahead.

FRANCISCO MARIO Ortiz   March 4th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

It is upsetting me to no end that you keep reporting that Obama has won eleven in a roll. You know this is not true. Why are you purposely ignoring the vote from the great state of New Mexico? We voted half way into that so called run you are crediting Obama with. He lost! He may have a new streak, but it is not eleven! And please qualify your reports by making it clear that it was not eleven "states". I sence a clear bias towards Obama. Prove me wrong.

Aaron   March 4th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Sean McM — The reason this story hasn't been talked about is because it is unfounded and completely fabricated by a single person either A. Seeking attention to himself, B. Trying to in some weird way give another opponent an advantage, C. Possibly Both.

art   March 4th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

if the polls are still open texas why are they reporting vote counts

simple thought ?   March 4th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

the smartest people we know are grandparent.
so why the youth rebellion?
they took away there Napster free downloads,
of the chant " yes we can"
and replaced it with grandma and grandpas,
now hold on a minute.

michigan   March 4th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

It's sad but a lot of people vote by name recognition

Charles Engelke   March 4th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Are there really 75 million Democratic voters in Texas? That's what your "1%" claim would mean for the enormous number of raw Texas votes you show.

Reginald   March 4th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

I'm 22 years old, and I voted for Hillary. I want to be here to see 42. Global warming, homeland security, healthcare, the economy…??? I'm not going to hire someone to cater a party if they would probably burn an egg. Experience is what great leaders of the world since the beginning on humanity have been chosen by. Yeah, right…Alexander the great with no military skills. SHAME ON YOU young people.
…and may i chant..HILLARY…
HILLARY…HILLARY

gerry erwin   March 4th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

better check you Texas numbers with 1% you have over 700,000 people voting that would make over 70 million people voting in total

SB   March 4th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Graham, LOL that was priceless….:)

Franky   March 4th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

This kind of reminds me of my house!!! LOL!!!!

Ryan   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Cecil is right…I respect the elderly but 60+ hardly need to be making decisions that will impact our country for the next 20-30 years based on their antiquated viewpoints.

Belle   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Doesn't ANYONE PAY ATTENTION!!!

Obama supporters….the SUPERDELEGATES are the factor in this race at this point….NEITHER CANDIDATE HAS ENOUGH TO WIN.

However….in Order to win…Mr. Obama HAS to disenfranchise the 1.7 million voters in Florida and the Michigan voters.

Unfortunately, for Mr. Obama….I don't know that Florida voters will be so forgiving of HIS stance of Don't count the vote.

This is a tough race between 2 GREAT candidates. Both should be on the ticket….both would unite the Democratic Party. Both would destroy McCain's chances to win.

Because this is SO divided….if Clinton loses…those of us might prefer McCain over Obama….if Obama loses….some Obama supporters will NOT vote or cross over.

United we stand…divided we fall.

Jesse, TX   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

VOTE—————–Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary!!!!

McCain 08

Roger from Arkansas   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

I will vote for the most experienced candidate in November.

AMurph   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

It has been shown that senior citizens/older Americans come out to vote in larger number than the younger age groups. Obama needs to appeal to this group as well not just the younger generation. However, older Americans tend to be more conservative and less reactive to change, so a message of change is probably not going to appeal to them as much as experience.

minority   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

When you are young you want to be an activist. You want to change the status quo and you tend to be easily swayed by good, encouraging speeches even if they were dreams and out of touch from reality. What is good now is that they involve themselves and they will learn their lesson hence they could make good decisions in the future. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE TO CONSIDER LISTENING TO THEIR PARENTS AND WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS.

D R   March 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Clinton held up by the Latino and under educated vote. That's just what we need running the country! I hope Ohio is proud of itself!

LeftyLadig   March 4th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Valerie I am also white, 61 and voted for Obama, along with my five children, their spouses, and the grandchildren who have reached voting age. We represent the old, young and minorities. We represent the United States of America, and so does Barack Obama.

Sam, OSU   March 4th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

This doesn't surprise me. I have a feeling this may correlate with the baby boomers and their parents being the last constituents saturated with racism.

stlouis   March 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

It is almost over!!!

ChicoSez   March 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Irony of ironies, the baby boomers are now on the wrong side of a generation gap. Itd be more funny if I wasn't an aging boomer. But as someone whose lived through seeing various movements, I find that it's better to be organized around a specific principal like civil rights or antiwar rather than some vague undefined happiness or change mantra. Obama at age 50 will be a hughly successful president, in 2009, if he's lucky enough to survive the general election, he may turn out to be another Jimmy Carter or worse, another Walter Mondale, who won't even get elected. A Clinton/Obama ticket would be unbeatable, even the Obama folks know that. But pride won't let them take a back seat to a very capable woman. Only a true Clinton hater would object to that ticket for party unity and a successful While House campaign. Clinton/Obama 2008

Sean McM   March 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Democrats want to win the Presidency….if Obamacontinues to control every question, a failure in transparency for example, we could totally lose it by the Rove RNC machine!!!

So I ask about a story that surfaced a few weeks ago….but not a word in the media about both the story and where the case is. The situation in question is the man in Minnesota who has filed a suit in Federal Court there alleging that the DNC, Obama, and David Axelrod have attempted to shut him up. His story that the suit is suggesting is being suppressed by Obama and the DNC
is that he has claimed use of cocaine and sex with Obama in 1999.

This must be brought to the open…we are all grown ups….and it is a public matter in a Federal Court….???

Roy, OK   March 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

We don't have a fox in this Democratic race, but the hounds are smellin' blood.

Vote for Hillary

McCain 08

Thom LaChine   March 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

The solution to the democrat delegate debate is simple. You just need to reduce proportionately the number of delegates needed to secure the nomination by the number of delegates not counted in Michigan or Florida . i.e.shorten the finish line

NLeslie   March 4th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Leaving out such a huge group the 29 - 60 year olds will certainly give a false reading. Who are the 29 to 60's voting for hmmm…OBAMA!

Maggie   March 4th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

You spout numbers all the time. Has anyone looked at the number of Democrates who will vote Republican in the fall if Obama is the candidate?

Ali   March 4th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Oh man… we need more of those young voters out there… that's all I have to say… our world has gotta change. We need dramatic shifts.

care   March 4th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I think the young people have evolved and left some of us behind. I think electing Obama as next president is a sign of the times and our young people are speaking! We should be proud of them!

Valerie   March 4th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I'm white, female and 61 years old. And I think Obama is a gift to America I hope it has the guts to appreciate and accept.

Stu, AL   March 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Thanks Ohio for following Rush's brilliant idea to vote for Hillary. We can't wait to have McCain as president in November.

Go Hillary!!!

McCain 08

rachel   March 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

My grandmother is the smartest woman I know and she didnt go to college. I would trust her judgement above any of my peers.

Sean   March 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

oh god, please let HIllary lose

Amy in Iowa   March 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

It is a shame when you scare the elderly, with fear cards, into voting for you.

ross   March 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

This doesn't make sense. What about VT? What about the educated?

Brenda from TN.   March 4th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

CNN YOU ARE ILLEGALLY REPORTING DATA IN TEXAS WHEN THE VOTERS ARE STILL VOTING…..ARE YOU THAT SCARED HILLARY JUST MIGHT WIN THERE??????? OR JUST REPORTING DIRTY AS YOU,VE DONE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE ELECTION WHERE CLINTON IS INVOLVED!!!!!!

Donna Midkiff   March 4th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Go Hillary! Ohio, Rhode Island AND Texas tells the tale!!!

Graham, WA   March 4th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

If elderly people like Clinton, they'll be thrilled to death about McCain.

McCain 08

Aaron   March 4th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Cecil I agree…

I just think that younger people have had enough of the older generations ways including fear mongering scare tactics, failed policies, and loss of freedoms and rights. Every so often the young people get fed up with the way of the world and change happens. That is why I voted Obama in Nevada's caucus and why he will win.

Stan Haddon   March 4th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Obama's lead in pledged delegates is virtually insurmountable. The only way for Clinton to win the nomination is via the superdelegates. In watching CNN for the last four hours it would be nice if someone actually took the trouble to point this out.

Donna, Antioch TN   March 4th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Hey Cecil: Your respect for the generation that made it all possible for you is showing.

Latina for Obama   March 4th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

this is NOT the case in VT, the older also voted for Senator Obama, so please get the facts straight.
thank you

Trev   March 4th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Proud to be old (33) and supporting Hillary. Once again, the internals are demonstrating the Hillary is narrowing the age gap (doing better now than she was with younger voters). Of course, according to Obama supporters, I am both too old and too stupid to figure that out.

Hillary 08

GOODWIN DEMPSEY   March 4th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

c'mon SANDUSKEE LETS DO IT FOR HILLARY

California 4 Hillary   March 4th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

"With age comes wisdom"…"The impetuousness of youth"….sayings that come to mind tonight. I am sure the Obama people can come up with a few really harsh sayings like 'over the hill'…I love the way CNN keeps harping on Clinton supporters are uneducated, blue-collar, OLD and largely female….just great.

Jim Soles   March 4th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

And where are the people between 29 and 60. Leaving out that group distorts your conclusions.

cecil   March 4th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Strange how old people, a spent force, without a future are deciding for the their young…

gershon   March 4th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Time to raise the voting age to 60!

Amy in Iowa   March 4th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

What Hillary is doing reminds me of elder abuse. She has scared older voters into voting for her by playing the "fear" card. Shame on you Hillary Clinton.

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