March 5, 2008
Posted: 09:55 AM ET

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Watch portions of Clinton's speech Tuesday night. (AP Photo)

(CNN) — Sen. Hillary Clinton got her campaign back on track with projected wins in the Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island primaries.

Delegate-rich Texas and Ohio were considered must-wins for her campaign.

Clinton's Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama, who claimed victory in Vermont, had won 12 straight contests since Super Tuesday on February 5.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Swampdweller   March 5th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

It's obvious now. Hillary Clinton should withdraw from the race. A graceful exit at this point would make it possible for Senator Obama to choose her for his running mate and unite the party. It's up to Clinton now to do the right thing.

(See Glen, Cary, NC comment above)

SER-CA   March 5th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

My prediction was right from the start that President Hillary Clinton will win in Ohio, Texas & Rhode Island. We can celebrate but we need to work very very hard to win in the forthcoming primaries most importantly in Pennslyvania which I'm pretty sure she will. She is leading in that state and all we need to do is to make that margin big and nailed it. Hillary is now the presumptive democratic nominee whether Obama's supporters agree with us or not. My advise to Hillary is to keep focus on economic as well as national security issues and don't be distracted on negative issues that the other party may throw on you. Keep up the momentum and GOD be with you always.

Tommy   March 5th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I wont be satisfied until everyone votes and Florda and Michigan votes will count that way they are heard. Go Hillary

Worried Mom   March 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

It seems that the American public is ready for a woman president, as it should be, but is the world? I have a HUGE concern with our national security and Hillary! Many parts of the world and many terror groups do not value and respect women like the U.S. and most of our allied countries. Wouldn't having a female president be viewed as sign of weakness by these groups and lead to more attacks on the U. S.? My fear on a global level is that the red phone in the White House is ringing BECAUSE of Hillary! Think about that when you tuck your little ones in at night!

Mary   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

larry, you are right. I didn't get to vote twice. Why should Texans? That hardly seems fair. Seat Michigan and Florida. I am sure that the voters didn't make the decision to move the primary. I never did think they should be stripped of their votes. Something about RIGHTS. Obama could have left his name on the Michigan ballot and he was the ONLY candidate to break the rules and run an ad in Florida. What does he have to whine about? IF he is so good and so far ahead, why should allowing a few people the right to vote that our founding fathers wanted us to have matter to him. Maybe since the votes don't count they can file a law suit not to pay their taxes and call it taxation without representation????
Makes about as much sense as denying voters their voice!

Loisi in CA   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Weird how the big newsites, CNN, MSNBC, etc, are playing down Clinton's decisive wins last night. Instead of realizing that a lot of American voters don't consider Obama to be some kind of golden-boy shoe-in, and want an experienced candidate in the white house, they act as though she is some kind of spoiler or outsider who is supposed to knuckle to a man.

Thanks, media, for being so consistently misogynist in your rather biased reporting about a significant event in this primary season.

Obama Supporter   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

All those Voters for Hillary, ask youselves - do you believe Hillary can really speak for you after she has got into the White House? - the person who received the most funds from lobbies in the campaign who reprensents big companies? Do you think she can refuse those interest groups - big companies? If yes, why couldn't she have the health care proposals done under her hunsband terms? because of the health insurance companies blocked there. You are only Stirrups for her to get on the horse, then she will kick you away…

She worked for big Law firms while Obama was working as a community organizer.

Who will and can represent you? Think, Think, Think!!!

Go Obama!!!

ethoz1970   March 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I agree with sky that apparently no one seems to be addressing the fact that Obama is still very much in the lead. Hilary needed BIG wins to put the man down. However it is very interesting what a BIG deal is made over a few rather narrow victory.

Amanda   March 5th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

It is ridiculous to say count the Florida and Michigan votes. Senator Obama was not even on the ballot in Michigan and in Florida honored his pledge to the DNC not to campaign in Florida. Under these conditions it could be expected that the front runner (at that time) with far more name recognition would win the race. If Florida and Michigan want their votes to count there needs to be a new election in these states. For Hillary and her supporters to argue the current votes in these two states should count is slimy. You can be a Hillary supporter but let's be fair.

I am an Obama supporter because I think it is time to have a person with integrity, intelligence and good judgment as our President. I am encouraged by his voice and his ability to bring new people in the political process. If Hillary truly loved her country she would be trying to help Obama get elected and share whatever experience she has. At the very least, she would run a clean campaign, not one based on things she knows are not true. But she obviously comes from the school that when you are in a fight you have to play dirty and politics is dirty. In the end, if she wins the nomination, McCain should win based on experience, if that is the criteria and the only people who will be participating in the process will be the people that hate Hillary and will vote for McCain or who are willing to go along with politics as usual. That is going to leave out a lot of people.

Sasha   March 5th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Hillary, If you were ahead in the pledged delegate count would you be claiming the democratic presidential nomination because you took the larger states? Of course not!

The last time I looked we were still a democracy. Obama leads in the delegate count and in the popular vote!

Obama 08

bill pike   March 5th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

i used to box, isn't it a round by round total?? Obama won 12 in a row and then clinton won 3. isn't that 12 to 3, or as the news says "count the delegates" to see who wins and ALL the superdelegates say "count the delegates". so, on to round 15—-old timers had fights that lasted more than 15 rounds.

Obama for 08' President   March 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

All you folks out there, do you want a woman for president? FORGET IT! PLEASE! CONSIDER OBAMA FOR 08′! Yahoo!

Wendy   March 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Congrats! Go, Hillary! You will make the history!

allxdreamer   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I DON'T KNOW, IF IT JUST ME OR IS HILLARY CLINTON LEADING IN THE "SUPER" DELEGATES. NOT DELEGATES, BUT "SUPER"DEGATES. SHE CAN WIN AND SHE MUST WIN FOR OUR COUNTRY'S SAKE.

Tina   March 5th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Hillary please drop out of the race. Do it for the Democratic Party. I am a supporter of the Democratic Party, not an individual person. But it does not take a genious to figure out whats going on. Conservative Republicans WILL vote for Hillary, because then she is the easiest of the two to lose against John McCain. Hillary please…please do the right thing for your party!

mik   March 5th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Ted and Kerry ,are you happy for Hillary?
HILLARY 08-12

michelle   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Obama is starting the "where are your income taxes? Funny when someone questions him about something he calls it negative politics. Why can't he just debate Hillary on the issues and WHY does he think he is too good for the press to ask him questions? Who is whining now????? Looks like Obama. Go Hill!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zoe   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

HILL Yeah

Hillaryt 08

allxdreamer   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

BUSH'S BACKING DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING. IT IS NOT GOING TO HELP MCCAIN. BUSH'S APPROVAL RATING IS SO LOW, IT CAN'T GO ANY LOWER. IF I WERE MCCAIN INSTEAD OF LETTING HIM ENDORSE ME, I'D RUN FROM HIM. I THINK GWBUSH HAS DONE SOME GOOD THINGS FOR THE U.S. BUT HE HAS MADE MANY, MANY BAD DECISIONS. HE SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT OUR TROOPS HOME A LONG TIME AGO. AND WHERE IS BIN LADEN? THE ONE HE VOWED HE'D GET.

Diane-Michigan   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!

They told her to step down, they said she couldn't bounce back, Did she give up, NO! She's a fighter and she will fight for this country.

Obama let Michigan down from the get go when he critized the auto industry in Detroit speaking to the Detroit Economic club! That's some audacity!. Then he VOLUNTARILY took his name off the ballot here, probably thinking it didn't matter anyway so let's please the DNC. Obama, I would like to know what is more important the DNC or THE PEOPLE of Michigan!

Hillary has proven that she is for the people no matter what and she has my vote in the general election.

Obama for 08' President   March 5th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Hillary the Hill Billy is really in for it. Obama is great! Obama is my Idol! HE DESERVES TO WIN! big Fat Hill Billy is devil.

Jay Haidari   March 5th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Congradulations Hillary…. but Obama will get the nomination and will be our next president. Obama still has a lead in delegates, popular vote and states won…

Go Obama !!!

deb in az   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

im glad to see this campaign continue…….. its democracy at its best……….not to worry democrats we will win the white house no matter who runs……..people turning out to vote for the democratic party exceeds the amount of people turning out for the republicans……….all this bs about splitting the democratic party is hog wash……..by the way as far as delegates are concerned, yes they do count, but the candidate that can win and carry the larger states that matter in the general election with the super delegates will get the nomination…just remember in the general election its not the popular vote its the electorial vote….. another thing obama will be able to choose a running mate for vp……… where as if hilary gets it i think the dnc will make hilary put obama on her ticket ………..not quite fair but thats life……………to all democratic voters no matter who wins vote……..we are making history right now we have a woman and an african american man running for president and i really dont think the republican party will ever have nominations like this……….we are so lucky to have 2 great candidates running………. i would prefer a woman first though………peace

Bick   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

A few points for Hillary supporters to consider:

1) Not releasing your tax returns is EXTREMELY SHADY.

2) She held NO SECURITY CLEARANCE during her years as First Lady, and has held ELECTED OFFICE for fewer years than Obama.

3) She voted to INVADE another nation, unprompted. I'm going to say that one again: She voted to INVADE ANOTHER NATION, unprompted. I don't care if your a Hillary supporter, there's NO EXCUSE for that. It's simply unacceptable.

4) Her only attempt at National Healthcare (Hillarycare) in the early nineties, was abysmal. It didn't even make it to the Senate floor.

5) "Visiting Countries" does NOT COUNT as foreign policy experience.

I'm not saying Obama is more experienced, and I'm not going to say there isn't spin going on on his end either, but it's hardly the web of lies Hillary's is. Any objective person with half a brain should be able to see that.

Mary   March 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Negative press vs. Obama doesn't like the voters to know the TRUTH about him. Hillary Clinton have anything to do with Obama LYING about a staff meeting with the Canadians. He LIES all on his own and has during the entire campaign. Poor him-this time he got caught.
Wake up America. This is an example ofhis "new" ideas, down with politics as usual and his change movement. He is a liar.

Take a hard look if he does this on the campaign when he is under so much scrutiny. What will he do and say under the cover of Commander in Chief?

He LIED to American voters.

PS He didn't have a vote on the war, no matter what most people believe. Compare it to being a parent. Easy to say what you would do before having childen and different when faced with the facts.

Manny - Florida   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Congratulations Hillary! You won the battles in Texas and Ohio, however I am not sure you won the war. This is going all the way to the convention where the Clintons will probably steal this elections with back door meeting with the delegates. This inevitably will fracture the Democratic Party. You know something I think most American would agree by then that we can live with John McCain for 4 years and then we will do it again.

Sam   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Wow, I love how Hillary downplays 12 straight losses and now with three wins she thinks she is on top of the world. What I love even more is that if you do the numbers with what is out, she only came out with 6 more delegates than Obama. SIX… Ha… And that is even before the Caucus returns. So, technically, if Obama wins the Caucus, then he could have actually won MORE delegates than Clinton. In the states he won, he won by a HUGE margin giving him delegates, but in most states Clinton has barely edged him out for popular vote. So even with 3 losses, he wins more elected delegates… Forget about the big states and look at the big picture. You think a vote in a small state is worth less than a big state… Apparently Hillary does, so I am sorry to all the small states out there, apparently, you are worth less than someone in Texas or California. I would say Hillary needs to stop dividing the party. Obama has the same lead as he did yesterday morning, and mathematically, Hillary would have to win 75 percent of every state to even come even with him on delegates. If there is a joint ticket, it needs to be Obama/Clinton. As much as I even want to think about that, while Hillary has "experience" or better yet "standing at the side of her husband", she lacks everything else to be a good leader and I think I am not alone in sounding a call for her to step down and either accept a VP or nothing slot in this election.

allxdreamer   March 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

WE LOVE HILLARY. GO HILLARY, GO!
HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN 2008!

Pawan   March 5th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Obama leading the delegates is a hollow one when one consider that two states where Hillary won were not given any representation. Is that democracy?

allxdreamer   March 5th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

John McCain does NOT have a change against Hillary. Do the math. Both democrats have been getting three times MORE votes than the republican party candidates. They should be ashamed of their small numbers. Hillary's number of votes are 3 x's John McCains. John McCain's speaches are the small tune as GWBush. Nobody is going to elect McCain. Ppl R just trying to scare the democrats into thinking only Obama has a change to win with John McCain. John McCain will tear Obama's campaign with all his baggage apart. HILLARY IS THE ONLY DEMOCRATIC PARTY THAT ONLY HAS THE CHANCE BUT "WILL WIN" OVER JOHN MCCAIN. Hillary will win once nominated.

Tiff   March 5th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Not big enough!

FORUSA   March 5th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

I know if Hilary wins the nominee, CNN will support Macain!!!

Beck   March 5th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Since the political machinery is finally working for Hillary, let’s not forget to set the wheels in motion for Chelsea’s presidency. This way the Clintons can move in the White House for 16 more years, not just 8.

amber texas   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

One more thing, in response to her 3 a.m. emergency commercial, if such a case were to happen, i wouldn't want someone whose supposedly Commander and Cheif, to resort to asking their spouse " what should we do?" On this case, i'm with Michelle Obama when she said "how could you run the White House, if you can't run your OWN house!' I'M ENCOURAGING PEOPLE NOT TO BE DECIEVED, WE AS AMERICANS CAN'T SUFFER ANYMORE!

allxdreamer   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

A person's tax returns should be private. Who is the Obama campaign to think they have the right to ask to see Hillary's returns. The IRS is the only Governmental agency any of us should have to disclose our income tax papers too. Obama is fishing for something, anything he can try to use against her. What about his fishy dealings like that million dollar house he got for $300,000.00 and what about Louis Farrakin supporting Obama. What did Obama do wrong? His past came out. That is what happens when you are a Presidental candidate. If Obama didn't think his middle name was not going to come out or if he didn't think his relationships were not going to come out, that just proves his is very inexperienced in what really happens in politics. Hillary has not been playing dirty. Finally the media is doing their job and letting the American ppl know what kind of person Obama is before he is elected then ppl find out then they made a big mistake.

Anthony Cox   March 5th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

You gotta love the media, Hillary supporters and the like. Momentum, what the hell does that mean or matter when it comes to delegates. I guess the "Make less than $50k a yr, no college degree" crowd of Hillary supporters are showing there lack of intelligence again. Seems to be a repeat of Florida elections 2000.

Momentum means nothing, delegates mean everything and right now Senator Clinton you don't have enough and if you were to win every election until the end you still wouldn't catch Obama!

I heard the morons i.e. Gloria Borger and Jeff Toobin say "you can't win for losing". Guess what dummies, YOU CAN!!!. Tell that phrase to Al Gore, he had more votes than Bush but Bush had the delegates so save the "you can't win for losing" BS out of this. Why is it that every 4 yrs the electoral college and process has to be explained to people?

HISPANICS FOR HILLARY   March 5th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

GO SENATOR CLINTON, WE HISPANICS WILL SUPPORT YOU ALL THE WAY EVEN WHEN YOU SO CALLED FRIENDS DID NOT.

Pam   March 5th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Big win, or win?

ONE CLINTON WAS ENOUGH   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

HILLARY DIDNOT KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE NEXT ROOM WITH BILL HOW THE HELL CAN SHE RUN THE COUNTRY?

Danielle   March 5th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Ummmmmm. CNN's estimated delegates for the Texas primary do not seem to take into account the complex delegate allotment that so many articles referenced in the days leading up to that vote. She got 51% of the popular vote and for some reason CNN has equated that to 51% of their 126 primary delegates (65). But if Obama got the vast majority of votes in these so-called heavily weighted metropolitan areas (Dallas-Houston-Austin), why isn't that evident in the delegates? Why doesn't he have more than 48% (61) of the delegates? Does this mean the journalists didn't know what the heck they were talking about in all of those Texas-is-complicated articles? Or instead of getting the real delegate count, did CNN just do the simple (wrong) math and throw it up just to have something documented? Why are there so many "Hillary won Texas" headlines when the caucus hasn't been settled and the verdict is still out? In Texas, the popular vote and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee. Who cares about that! Who won the delegates?? Barack!

Denise   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I am absolutely disgusted with Hillary Clinton. She did not win Ohio and Texas the republican gave it to her thanks to Rush Limbaugh and his crew of listeners. Obama still won more delegates last night than Hillary!!

The truth will prevail and I truly believe Obama will win the Democratic nomination once Hillary's camp realizes that she is still losing when it comes delegates and most states won.

Also if the super delegates go with Hillary and not with who the majority of people voted for not only will vote independent for now on (hopefully Bloomberg runs in the general election) , and i will find out who my local super delegates are and vote them out cause they must be held accountable.

Yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dan   March 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Let's give credit where credit is due. Hillary did very well yesterday. Let's not ignore the fact that she lost the previous 12 states and merely blunted his momentum. Mathematically, she will have a very difficult time overtaking Obama in pledged delegates. She has to options…winning with Superdelegates or litigating Michigan and Florida. I would put either past her.

As a democrat, I'll gladly vote for McCain if she gets the nomination. She will never beat McCain nationally. Every poll shows this.

amber texas   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

It's hard for me to understand how could Sen. Hillary Clinton can talk much about having experience in a field she has yet to describe. It's even harder for me to understand how could people go along with the "wolf- ticket" she selling. HERE ARE THE FACTS: Neither democratic or republican HOPEFUL has had experience as Commander and Chief. Her experience speech will in fact hurt her because she will soon realize that she is no different from the other hopefuls. After all, all of the hopefuls are qualified to run for president and she needs to be precise and factual in her speeches about her experience. PEOPLE DON'T BE SO NIEVE. IF YOU LOOK AT THE FACTS, YOU WILL REALIZE THAT HILLARY HAS BEEN SELLING YOU THIS FABRICATED EXPERIENCE STORY!

aurelia- your smart neighbour   March 5th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

How can she give a fake jubilation when she knows deep down that Obama broke into her so called firewall… Seriously, Hillary, I taught you were going to carry Texax by 80% when you proudly and rudely told Obama to meet you at Texas..

In Obama camp, there is is no firewall way… Its just a matter of time and all fire walls will be melted..

I am truly proud of Obama, we need a President that won the nomination in true dignity and self respect….

America needs a uniter and a global figure and Obama is the ONe.

What is soo sexy than an American President that is half black/white, full Christian and have muslim ancestors… He embodies the race and religion that are at the extreme.The best that the country can offer and a true American story… He is the one that can unite all.. race, reglion, culture and the list goes on

Vote for Obama is a vote for prosperity,peace and Love in America and the world.

God Bless.. Obama
Obama 08

Jdona   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

My, my, my. When Obama was lording it all over the place that he won 11 states in a row, and Hillary supporters stated they would defect to McCain if he was awarded the nomination, we were called traitors, and hags, and uneducated, and illiterate, and selfish, and you name it, we were called it. Now look at the Obamabutts posting here. If Hillary wins the primary, you will all defect to McCain. Where is the spirit of unity you were trying to shove down our throats? Where is the Party Loyalty first? So I will throw your words back at you. Unite behind HILLARY in the interest of party unity!!! Go Hillary!

Arnae   March 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

On the contrary, I have heard just the opposite. If Hillary Clinton is the nominee, several democrats are going to vote for John McCain. I will most likely join them.

Patricia H - Las Vegas   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

win at all costs - that is her motto, which would include dirty politics, lying, spending your hard earned dollars on flowers food and extremely expensive hotel bills. This is who you want in the white house? I would think not.

Texas HOMEGROWN   March 5th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Way to OBAMA….. Just a stumbling block …. We shall overcome in wake of the changes coming…. Keep your head up…. LETS GO!!!!

Helen, Washington DC   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Yes, Hillary wins Ohio and Texas, but by ploting - lying about her experiences, about obama's NAFTA' policy … now she finally found her campaign strategy - by tearing and disparage the oppoent down.

All voters for Hillary in Texas and Ohio, if you think she is experienced and ready for the White House, why not check what she has realy done, espcially for her claims when she was the first lady - accompaning the president to some countries??? I have been traveling a lot of countries accompaning my husband during his business trips, but I don't have the right to attend any of his business meetings, negociations, I just simply tour the cities, watch VT, or shopping, occasionally may have attend a banquet.

Jak   March 5th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

That's my gal!!!!

… and ps people. SHE DOES HAVE ALL THAT EXPERIENCE. 6 million kids have healthcare because of something she pushed when she was, yup, FIRST LADY. Gulf War syndrome vets have better care and got recognized. 9/11 survivors and our brave rescue workers as well. Don't feed me one-liners about her not having "all that" experience. She's got it! And a lot of people are better off because of her.

Marla   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Congratulations Senator Clinton — well done!

Obama supporters should keep in mind that Senator Clinton has won in all the big (major) states that drive the economy of our country. We believe in change but certainly experience is a MUST for the White House.

Rookie Obama looked pretty upset last night – HA HA HA!

L A T I N O S for Hillary Clinton – Don’t underestimate the power of Latinos.

Seattle for Obama   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I disagree with Janet. If either candidate gets the popular vote and the superdelegates give their support to the one without the popular vote (at this stage that means Obama gets the nomination and Clinton does not), I have talked to a lot of people who not only won't vote for Clinton, they will leave the Democrate party. If my party ignores my wishes why stay there? I'm will be going Independent and yes, McCain will win…and I'll campaign for him!

Tyler   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

She is down by 11 states and like 100 delegates haha. Just give it up!

Democrats Wakes Up   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

More and more people are realizing they are voting for the country's future, not hypes. They asked themselves: what do I get if I vote for Obama? What do I get if I vote for Hillary? Yesterday, voters said loud and clear: Hillary is what this country needs.

They voted for experience and against speculations.
They voted for solutions and against empty words.
They voted for facts and against hypes.
They voted for integrity and against hypocrisy.

Go Hillary!

ZedLoch   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

"Big Wins"? Whats the delegate count at right now?

Evelyn   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Hillary I congratulate you for your wins yesterday, when you go to the primary in Puerto Rico you can count on the latino vote once again. Latinos for Hillary.

Obama Supporters.   March 5th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

So was it not a negative ad when the Obama camp put out an almost identical ad to Clintons? If one was claimed to be negative then they both were.

Senator Obama plays just as dirty politics if not more (ie; Canada) than any other politician. I am still looking for the original thoughts.

No playing 'follow the leader'
No parroting
No teleprompters

OOOppppsss……….nothing more to say.

Pri   March 5th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

"Big wins" for Clinton?? She didn't really take Ohio or even the Texas primary convincingly - we're still waiting for the Texas caucus results, which Obama has the lead in. She won Rhode Island by a margin of 18 percentage points, but that's pretty much her only "big win" of last night.

…Or am I missing something?

Proud Californian   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Barrack, YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH !!!! Got Jack?

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!! (..don't even need sore loser bamama as vp)

BreKa   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Chrissy, Texas, you made mention of Rezko, I am sure you are not current with news, go on the Net and research how many of the Clintons fundraisers, friends to the Clintons that have been indicted for fraud charges, one even fled the country after indictment tha Hillary Clinton's fundraiser. They are so many, uncountable.

Greg in Austin   March 5th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Oh, Lord have mercy. I SO hoped this would be over yesterday. It's not even about substantive topics anymore. I just cannot listen to any more nagging, condescending, nasally, "disappointed mom" soundbites from Hillary. I'll take "pie in the sky" visionary rhetoric over "go to your room, America, you're grounded!" whining any day.

Kevin Zelko   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

The polls show that if Hillary wins, McCain beats her in every poll. Where as, if Obama is nominated-he wins every poll.

Do some simple thinking about this: Hillary will turn away every Republican-even those thinking of turning away from McCain because of her baggage. Realize that Hillary's plusses of experience and military support are dwarfed next to McCains.

Realize that Obama will take a lot of the independents, many Republicans(especially the Xtain ones).

This is why voting for Hillary gives it to McCain. The entire right wants to face Hillary because they know they can beat her. Do the math- The Republicans can beat the normal number of Democrats as they have before.

They can't beat the normal number of democrats and all of the new enfranchised voters that Obama has brought with him .

Vote Obama 2008

Chris   March 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

If you term a 3% win in Texas, and almost an overall equally divided number of delegates between the candidates, from a whopping 38% of all the remaining delegates, as BIG…

…I'd like to see the hyperbole CNN uses to describe Obama's, still, 135 pledged delegate lead with only around 560 delegates remaining, and hopefully his strong wins in Wyoming this weekend, and Mississippi next week.

If i were Hillary Clinton's campaign i wouldn't lapse into 'its a cakewalk' thinking again, Obama still has the same lead as before, and you cant go negative for 7 weeks without the consequences coming home to roost.

kbadger   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

We are such an "in the present culture." Last night was a virtual tie in delegates, which means that Obama still has a considerable lead. Concerning momentum, out of the last 15 or so contest, who has earned the most states, popular vote, and delegates? Reality is this, Clinton will have a difficult time, at best, catching up to Obama. With all of that being said, Hill. backers, enjoy things while you can because tough times are coming in the very near future.

EFabian   March 5th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

GO Hillary. Make me proud.

Derrick   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I LOVED the "left and right" hook that Hillary gave Obama last night! She is definately a fighter!

I certainly think the Obama camp is finished. They out spent Hillary 2 to 1 and still lost. That goes to show you that you can't just throw more money at a campaign and win. The voters know Obama is a fake and the momentum is on Hilliary's side in the coming weeks. Obama is a very decietful person and I think we have just seen the tip of the iceberg with him with the NAFTA and Candian secret POLITCIAL POSITIONING DEAL! Wake up Obama people. He is a fake, a liar, decietful person! There is much more to come!

Obama needs to answer A LOT OF QUESTIONS NOW!

YES SHE WILL! YES SHE WILL! YES SHE WILL!

Go Hillary! 08′ 12′

aurelia   March 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I don't understand why Hillary will jubilate when She almost lost TX to Obama.. I taut she proudly said that was her firewall.. I guess her so called firewall couldn't stand Obama's wave. The only reason she won Ohio was because of all the negative attacks she launched at Obama the last days. I am in Canada, and all of us here Know that BIll's visit here last week was to work on one of his dirty tricks… I know Americans are smarter.. And I for one and Lots of people I know are proud of Yesterday's result. Obama broke the so called fire wall in Texas with dignity…
In Obama camp, there is no such time as firewall..Its just a matter of time… As for the clintons.. I have lost the little respect I had for them.. It is pathetic what they will do to get the nomination..And please, cud some1 tell me what kinda of experience she preaches about all the time…. As far as I know been a first lady, does not mean you a a co-president. I too have traveled to more than 100 countries, meet lots of people because of the position my Dad held in the 1990's but I am smart to know that my travel experiences doesn't grant me the experiences of my Dad..
So yes.. we want to know the experience she's talking about..

Obama is the best for the country and for the world, He is a uniter and that is what America needs now at this time that the whole world is against you.

Obama 08

Eric   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Smart move on Senator Clinton's part to NOT have President Clinton present on stage last night…wasn't he the one that signed NAFTA….

Anne E.   March 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Way back when, I voted for Bill because I believed in him, and he has always had my total support — always. I've had my doubts about Hillary, but was willing to vote for her at the outset. However, she lost me along the way and with every primary/caucus, I've begun to lose respect for the woman. Her tactics have left me cold.
With her wins and the attitude she's sporting, all I have to say is that if she has ANY hope of beating John McCain, she'd better be hiring someone other than Mark Penn to run her campaign…….like Karl Rove.

Casey, Atlanta   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Beautiful. You have to love the tenacity of team Clinton- a true American spirit.

Her commitment to "See It Through" makes people like John Lewis look like a real weasel.

SD   March 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Guys and gals,

If we go by winner-take-all, in spite of Obama camp claims, Hillary is beating Barack, 1536 to 1362 without counting Michigan and Florida. If not for complicated democratic rules, Hillary would be the nominee without any question. Big states matter.

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Why on earth would Senator Obama withdraw from the race? He's ahead!

Also, Hillary only won by scaring the bejesus out of people in Texas and by latching onto a discredited memo about NAFTA in Ohio.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. At the rate this race is going, no Democrat is going to win in November.

Tambe   March 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I'm saddened to see Americans being dishonest. I'm sure rules were set before the campaign began. The DNC and all the Presidential candidates agreed that FL and MC delegates will not count because they moved their primary dates earlier than it should be. The Clinton campaign wanting those delegate to count shows how dishonest she is. She has more negatives than Obama. Obama is willing to change the nature of political debate that is why to my opion he has not gone negative. The American press including CNN are very biased to Obama. Your coverage of the results coming can attest to this claim. Images of the Obama compaign were never shown when he was leading in the Texas primaries but immediately Hillary took the lead' you were gloating hence showing her campaign head quater. Shame on you. My observation has been a conserted effort by the American press to prevent Obama from being the nominee. Let all the press know this, what God has ordained no human can stop.

Brian, Colorado Springs, CO   March 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Fighter < Leader

Brian   March 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

More wasting of tax payer money that Clinton is soooo good at…it's the math that she can't spin away from today and the loss occurs to the Democratic Party who will pay the price if Obama loses to McCain in November based on the trash Clinton hands to him on a platter….all the while knowing the numbers are not there for a win but ever hopeful that the supers will go against the will of the majority. Even if she gets to count FL and MI…the numbers simply are not there.

MP- Pennsylvania   March 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I think Obama should be the president based on how he hot so much votes compared to well known hillary. Hillary didn't need to advertised about her since she was a two term first lady ( that doesnt imply she has experience). So she had the name recognition. Comapred with that I consider Obama as a strong personna that we need as a president in this country. Still he is ahead and votes reflect how he could reach to people. Same way he will be able to reach all the stakeholders that has a say domestically in internationally. What hillary did was lableing people. playing dirty games. If she becomes the president, she will keep on dividing the nation and the world.

Gil - California   March 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Big wins which in the long run will not matter.

BTW, Hillary, were are your tax returns and where are your White House papers?

You are only dragging this out to (1) make it so Obama loses the general election to the Republicans, or (2) make a forced play to become the Vice President. Barack is not silly enough to place you as VP and realize you are only a heartbeat away, and that you will say or do anything to get elected.

jean jaye   March 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

We knew she would do it!! Onward to Pennsylvania and the White House!!

karen   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I am a Obama supporter because I believe in civil rights. Not because of his oratory skills. ANd I am sick and tired of Hillary and her supporters bashing us and saying we are delusional. This is rude and this is exactly how she is going to talk to the foreign diplomats and foreign presidents if she becomes the president, she is going to cause WW III. SHe is crying if she loses and she is underhanded and inexperienced. Basically she is going to make a bigger mess than GW Bush. At least he seems better to me now that Hillary is running.

Ochoano   March 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Georgia, if you include Flroida and Michigan. Hillary is your man, oh no your commander is chie.. Don't like eh.

glo   March 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I am so happy this primary is over. Now the hispanics or latinos,whatever else they label themselves who voted for Ms. Clinton can return to picking hot peppers and send them to her. Most of these voters did not vote for her based on the issues but because among this group white is stile right .

Mark - Gilbert, AZ   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Too bad the net result is only psychological.

Obama, '08

Chuck   March 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Obama is like the real estate business. Instead of "location,location, location", he says "trust me, trust me, trust me". Similar to these real estate business, the bottom is falling out from this fraud.

Ellen   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Hillary needed to win Texas and Ohio by 20 point margins, because there is only 1 delagate rich state left, and she barely got Texas and took Ohio by 10 points. Wins, yes, but she is in for a world of hurt being so far behind in delegates and the popular vote. Watch, after she drags us all to the convention near the end of summer, with fewer delegates and fewer popular votes, she will argue that this is not what is important, it is that she won the big ones and she is more likely to will in the GE. Essentially, screw the will of the people, I want to be president, now get out of my way, or I will take you all down with me with a series of lawsuits like you never thought possible. The super delegates are going to flock to Obama, because they like the idea of being re-elected, while her threats will destroy what shred of decency her followers thought she had. Very sad indeed, but at the end America wins. I won't ask Hillary to bow out, because she is not capable of such a humble and selfless act.

Sara   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Apparently integrity,morals and honesty don't count anymore, to the people who voted for this woman..

John Allen   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

CONGRATULATION Hillary…
Yes She Will….

People who questions her experience, please check her efforts and inolvement from her University days and during clinton running for Governor. She was very actively involved & played major role. She is tough, capable and ability provide good solutions especially to IMPROVE ECONOMY.

BreKa   March 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

If Obama not nominated, I will join Republican party, at least they don't tell lies against each other. Even when the Canada deny the report, Hillary Clinton went ahead with the story. I hope Obama will refuse to be on the same ticket with Hillary. She is mean, wicked, conceited, arrongant, self centered, manupulative woman. She is not interested what is best for the country but history of being the First woman president. i you get nominated Hillary, you will not win the white house because we will all vote for Mccain. How dare you think you be the president on the ticket after all you lost so many states. To refresh your memory, Republicans won Ohio and Texas in general election.

Jeff   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Earlier this week, Rush Limbaugh urged republicans to go out and vote for Hillary Clinton. Am I wrong or does this seem completely unethical? It kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it? It would be interesting to see how many voters in Texas voted for Hillary Clinton whom are in all reality Republicans…

Lisa, Texas   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

She still lacks delegates. So I would not celebrate just yet.

karen   March 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I think Hillary is = to dick cheney. In fact as a democrat this is the first time I would vote for McCain over her. She is hiding her taxes, she is claiming experience when she was first lady. She has said several racist comments on Indians and Blacks. NAFTA is created by her and Bill so why is Obama getting in trouble. Look there are advantages for NAFTA and disadvantages which Obama said he would renegioate.

CLINTON: 6ys of senate experience
OBAMA: 11 yrs of senate experience (state + national)

so isn't 11 a higher number than 6. She claiming first lady experience. And her work as a lawyer . I guess I could go and work in my husband's office then too.

LeeAnn N. Taylor, San Francisco, Ca   March 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Thaaaaaaat's my girl!

Bryan   March 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

16 delegate net gain is not a big win……and if Barrack wins the Cacauses then it will be even smaller. Sounds like a tie. Even with her negative campaining.

Carol Myers   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

When I read the hatred spewed out by the Go Obama supporters. I think these posters are Republicans or very immature school children. If you are Republicans, I could see that you would be ashamed to admit it because of who your party voted in to office in 04 and 08 and for the rest of you immature school children, grow up, and join the grownups.
Carol Ohio

John   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

what did she win!!! less delegates than Barrack

I wouldn't trust Hillary walking my dog

yolanda   March 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

You Go Hillary. You have my vote anytime. All the work you have done for so many people it is time for the people to give back to you. You Rock Hillary.

Claire Duncan   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

How many Republicans voted for Clinton in the Texas primary as a result of conservative talk show hosts (ie. Rush Limbaugh) urging that "a vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain"?

Having just heard from a Republican friend in Texas that he did just that, I wonder if Texas Super Delegates should look at the results of the primary with caution.

LIZ KEESEE   March 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

If you count the popular vote in Michigan and Florida, hasn't Clinton won more of the popular vote or the people vote and shouldn't she get more of the Super Delegates by Obama's own rationale since more voters voted for her?

Rich   March 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Hillary simply cannot catch Obama in the remaining races. She needs to drop out and get behind him right now, for the sake of party unity. Carrying on like this only damages the Democrats election chances in November.

Jeff Radun   March 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I am very angry with how the African American vote has gone since SC.

African Americans found a way to justify their voting for Obama and leaving their long time and old friends the Clintons. These are the same Americans the Clintons stood up for all their lives.
African Americans used to say Bill was the first black president.

Boy was that bull

With friends like these who needs enamies.

An example of the African Americans vote since SC using Texas as an example
Last night in Texas
African Americans ages 30-44 went 84% Obama 16% Clinton
African Americans ages 45-59 went 85% Obama 15% Clinton

Even if Obama was indicted along with Rezko he would still get the same %

Patty   March 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Happy in Texas
Hilary real solutions for real people
Obama more dreams for dreamers

Cthom   March 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Can someone tell me please how being the wife (or for that matter son) of the President is a qualifier for the position. Hillary keeps speaking of her readiness…for what??? Bringing coffee into a 3 a.m. presidential meeting does not lend to being qualified. Look at the current situation (a father held office)…and the legacy of this administration….Mr. McCain….your resume please.

Mary   March 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

You go girl! that's the way a champion does it. Just keep getting up and dusting herself off. You make me smile so big I could scream. There is joy in the morning. God bless you both !!!! I simply do not understand how you guys keep going day after day. The both of you have to be commended (Obama) for your endurance. Have a great campaign.

Brett   March 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Why are Obama supporters even posting here? She won, you lost - get over it. LOL. That's all there is to it. When you post here, we SEE THROUGH IT. You are posting because you are angry and bitter. Take a loss with some grace, please. People now see Obama for the pacifist, manipulating, empty POLITICIAN that he is :)

Oregon Voter   March 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hillary is hands down the best choice for the leader of the free world. She can put America back on top and help repair our image around the world.

Obama has been dividing this party from the very beginning. He said he wouldn't run in '08 because he just got elected to the senate. Well, now he's running, and he's running on blind self-ambition. He's not going to bring about positive change, he's too wrapped up in himself to even know what the American people want. He's proven so far that he will say anything to get elected, true or false.

Hillary has consistently stood up for the people, all her life, she's worked to improve the lives of others. She would go down in history as one of the best presidents of our great country.

Darth Vadik, CA   March 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Yes a very big win of 4 net pledged delegates.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Missouri   March 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

With the negative compaign she will be negative for the Country. I will vote for Republican in November.

Rita   March 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I live in Michigan. My comment is that it appears that once again, our president will be decided by a court. I think that the "people" in Michigan and Florida have no right to cast our vote. We didn't change the primary date, and for a government that is supposed to be " for the people", "We the people of Michigan and Florida" apparently are no longer a part of the election process. A court will decide who if anyone, gets our votes and in that way they will again pick our next president. I'm sure we will be informed on the day before the election that it is too late for a second primary that would actually give us the right to choose; after all Hillary claims the win since her name was the only one we could choose.

Monte Brown   March 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

They said she was done
Instead she won
clap, clap, clap, clap
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS.

No matter how you spin
Obama didn't win
clap, clap, clap clap
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS.

DEEP IN THE HEAAAART….OF TEXAS!

suzy   March 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

RIDE 'UM COWGIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU TEXAS OHIO RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT (she won votes there too!!!) !!!!!!!!!

WE ARE GOING ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!
TRUE DEMOCRATIC BIG STATES!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CLINTON/OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

TxVoter   March 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

YES SHE CAN!!!!!!

Dave   March 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Correction, it was 11 straight wins. RI made 12. NOT 12 straight, his streak has been broken. Also, I am so tired of CNN and their Obama lean campaign. Did you notice that it took until there was well over 80000 votes in Ohio to call it for Clinton. Barrack had 400 to Clinton's 100 in Vermont with less than 1% reporting but he was the projected winner. They are screwing this up all over again. Why not call Florida for President Bush in November? That might work to your advantage. Non-bias in the media? Definitely not with CNN.

Steve   March 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

1988 - George Bush
1992 - Bill Clinton
1996 - Bill Clinton
2000 - George Bush
2004 - George Bush
2008 -???

No More Clintons, no More Bushes!!!!
Is this America, Or England?

BK   March 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Florida-We want our votes counted. Our votes are just as important as anyone else's. We the people did not do anything wrong. Charlie Criss [Republican] moved the primary date up. Everyone was on the ballot and the only ads we saw were from Obama. We monitor votes for other countries to ensure everyone's vote counts and then in our own country we don't count our own people's votes. That is ls not the American way.

Danielle, OH   March 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

YES !!!!

WAY TO GO HILLARY !!!!!!!

Raphael Texas   March 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The people of Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island have spoken and the "Big Mo" has turned. Its great to see the people are looking past words and are demanding action.
I want to remind the Barrack supporters who are now bousting about the delgate count, that their is a total of 350 superdelagates that are still undecided. If Barrack can not win a big state he will make a fine Vice President.

JT, California   March 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Since when is pointing out differences between you and your opponent "going negative"? I say, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the election!

Rick - Syracuse, NY   March 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

So can anyone tell me how the President can go PRESENT on issues? Obama has done it well over a 150 times in the senate in less than two years. Now there is a record we should talk about! So explain to him how its done as President because its the only way he can handle something controversial. Oh that's right the President has to actually make a real decision…. over a 150 times in less than two years he's failed miserably to do that. Oh yes baby, that's the one I want in the White House :/

Hillary Clinton 2008!

kevin   March 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

There is no doubt that she is winning all the states that matter in a general election. America has awaken to this great cadidate.

Go Hillary.

John   March 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Watch her smoke Obama out, now that the people are beginning to see the truth.

linda hemmingsen   March 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

i was so excited about ohio i was yelling at the coverage saying go hillary!!!!!my little grandson yelled go hillary it was so cute!!!!!!!!!!!

Michele from OH   March 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Let's face it people. Neither one of these candidates is going to get to the "magic" number without the help of the superdelegates. Obama can try to spin Hillary's wins any way he wants to, but he should be careful about telling people to just "do the math". He needs the support of the superdelegates just as much as she does, and the superdelegates DO NOT have to vote with their constituencies, that was not what they were created to do. Hillary has every right to stay in this race with fewer delegates than Obama. It is not like the two of them are far apart in numbers as the Republicans were. I just think the Obama campaign is really nervous about the fact she did win 3 of the 4 states last night, and two of those states (OH and TX) are important states to be won during a general election. I also think they (BO campaign) are nervous that she has an extremely good chance at convincing the superdelegates to back her over him, especially when you consider all of the other large, populated states that she has won. Hillary should continue on in this race. The states yet to vote deserve a say in who they want as their nominee in November. Obviously, OH and TX did not agree with the 11 states before them.

lk   March 5th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

it's great how suddenly everyone who loves Hillary has decided Barack would make a good VP. ha ha

three words.. PAUL VS. CLINTON

Paris   March 5th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   March 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I couldn't be prouder of Hillary if she were my mother!!!!

She has been vilified for years. She has had to endure ordeals that would have broken lesser people, throughout it all she has not only survived but thrived.

Hillary, your wins are well deserved and I for one can't wait to see you back in the White House!!! Congratulations!!!!

Hillary '08!!!!!!!!!

AJ   March 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

There was never much question about Vermont voters going for Obama. The voters here in Vermont are well know for being more concerned with being part of a "movement" than what is best for the nation. Obamazombies are more concerned with being a part of electing the first black president than electing someone who can get us out of the Bush mess. Couldn't they have found a black candidate with some substance? Anyway, if Obama receives the nomination I will be voting republican for the first time ever. I urge all Hillary supporters to do the same.

woman for Hilliary   March 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Obama should know who he is. For the sake of democrats, please go home. Hillary can't be stopped. She is a fighter. american need a fighter.
Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

linda hemmingsen   March 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

congratulations hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after all the bad press coverage and media bias you fought on and you won!!!!!!!!!! barack obama was finall y questiond on things which should of bee done on the beginning of the campaign he couldn't stand the heat and ran off. Is that a strong leader no! florida should be counted or have another primery.hillary won that state by a large amount. and it was record amounts of people who turned out.to vote. for obama to say it was unfair becasue he never got to avertise or have speeches is silly nobody did. but he thinks if he comes out and of course he wants caucases because of the intiminating aspects of those why not another primary where the will of the people and free domocracy is at work one person goes in and votes for their choice without being told to chan ge who they want to vote for.

Jazz   March 5th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

She's got the fighting spirit of those of us who earn less than 75,000
dollars per yr. We get knocked down but we get up again. You will never ever keep us down. Because we've got TRUE GRIT!
Obama fans love how the rules and crying "racism" helped keep them in the game. Yes Edwin Portland, the caucus rule in TX netted him more delegates than the popular vote majority gave her. Obama fans see no harm no foul. They should REMEMBER to see NONE should the same thing happen at the convention in her favor. There are NO
RULES REQUIRING superdelegates to VOTE the RESULTS of the
primaries and caucuses!!! Turnabout IS fairplay.
Real Democrats Don't Quit!!!

Darth Vadik, CA   March 5th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Are you people dillusional?

She cannot win this nomination mathematically unless Obama completely self-destructs, and that is not going to happen,

this crap about VP choice is bougus, that is like the Patriots telling the Giants, we'll let you hold the Superbowl trophy occasionally!!!!

Helloooooo, wake up people, are we paying attention or talking out of our behinds?

Yes_We_Can   March 5th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

It is so typical of that pillager and thief to steal OB line..Yes we can..Yes we will. Oh please

Nilu   March 5th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

WOOHOO!! We love you Hillary. Thank you Texas and Ohio….. you did the right thing………………………. We need Hillary in the White House and not an empty ship like Obama……….

PS- My 6 year old daughter want to say that she loves you and want to see you in real life….

An Army Veteran   March 5th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

OBAMA/POWELL in 08!!!!!

CW in DC   March 5th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Deborah, you need to also add that Clinton campaigned in Florida as well and Obama wasn't even on the ticket in Michigan. Shall you recalculate your penalties…hmmmmm?

K.Celina from IL!!!!   March 5th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Go !!!!! Hillary !!!!!!
You have a BIG CHANCE TO BE nominated.
Many Republicans are not happy with Bush's suppor for McCain.
I have many friends Republicans, but they will vote for Hillary, becouse they don't like Bush?McCain to continue to drawn the country !!!!!!
Hillary is the best candidate !!!!!!!
GO !!!!!!!!!! HILLARY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scarlet   March 5th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I heard Hillary state in her speach that she won Florida and Michigan. Why is Hillary and her husband spying on the Super Delegates? Hillary should be focusing on the people. If Barrack is cheated out of his votes I will be apart of The American Democracy For Justice Blackout Movement. Why must Afican American continue to be lynched in a political way?

Happy   March 5th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Hillary supporters- you're lacking wisdom. Look at what is going on right in front of your eyes- or is YOUR spouse sleeping around too? How can Hillary successfully run a nation if she can't even successfully run her household? STOP THE MADNESS!!! Let's get someone in the White House who is a person with character, morals and is honorable.
Barack's aplomb (look it up) alone will win him the nomination.
I don't speak Spanish and can not translate for those supporters.

Ron W., SC   March 5th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Clinton Campaign Strategy: Fear - You should FEAR what would happen if the phone rings in the White House at 3:00 am and Barack Obama is the one who must answer.

Obama Campaign Strategy: Hope - Let's everyone HOPE that if Barack Obama wins the presidency, that 3:00 am phone call never happens.

rb   March 5th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Puddytat   March 5th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

HILLARY - HILLARY HILLARY !

WHAT A COZY TOUCH… CAN'T THE UNWANTED FORCED REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE SPEAK FOR HIMSELF ? ? ?

NEVER …EVER … EVER , HAVE I SEEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES COME OUT AND USE AIR TIME TO ENDORSE AN UNWANTED CANDIDATE AND THE LOVE OF MONEY TO GET THE NOMINATION …. ! ! ! NOT TO MENTION ONE THAT WAS TOO CHICKEN TO DEBATE THE CANDIDATE THAT (((TRULY))) REPRESENTS THE PARTY .

WECOME TO THE NEW WORLD ORDER ! ! !

Kim in NC   March 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

This further secures Ohio's standing as my least favorite state in the Union.

Looking forward to the NC primary on May 6th. Yes we can!

nonirohr   March 5th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Tim   March 5th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Come on people get your head out Obama only outspent Clinton 3-1
I live in Ohio and got 11 flyers from that guy and about 10 phone calls from his campaign and he still lost .Obama is a good speaker and he inspires but Clinton is someone who can deliver .And the same thing will happen in Pennsylvannia Americans are worried about the economy and if neither have enough delegates then they need to work with Florida and Michigan and again these two huge states will vote the same as Ohio and Pennsylvannia .Clinton does much better in states that have primaries rather than these caucases states where only about 10%of voters get to vote because of set times .The general election runs more like a primary and we need the strongest candidate to run .

Judi   March 5th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

If you really had your eyes open ! You 'd know that one of Obama's supporters ,if not more, made a video on the internet last year !IN IT some one threw a large hammer at a picture of hillary talking on a m ove screen ! BUT PEOPLE ONLY SEE WHAT THEY WANT TO SEE!

Steven   March 5th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Clinton does not have enought delegates? She should bow out gracefully and let her party survive/
Steve

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Hmmm

I wonder if Mrs Obama is proud of her country this morning?

kris   March 5th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

realse your tax returns madam

4Hillary   March 5th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

M.O. "For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country"

Well Michelle, I say this:

"I am proud to me an American and will ALWAYS be proud to be an American, and am specially PROUD TO BE A HILLARY SUPPORTER!"

Gooo Hillary!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you TEXAS, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND!!!!!!!

Scarlet   March 5th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Hillary is a liar and the truth is not in her. We don't need a president like her.

cookie   March 5th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

The one BIG issue no one is talking about in this election so far is the Supreme Cout! Democrats, we must stand together and vwork and vote for whom ever gets the Democratic nomination. Let us not have a more conservative court for our children's generation. May the best candidate win and I will work on your campaign to beat McCain Cookie

zlm1791   March 5th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Donate to her campaign so Obama can't outspend her on ads!!!

Dave, Milwaukee WI   March 5th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Actually, she won "as predicted"…not "big". She performed just as the polls indicated she would. Had she beaten the polls and expectations, as Barack has done often in the past month, you could make that claim, CNN. Stop buying into the Clinton cry baby machine and report it as it is.

Dan, NJ   March 5th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

If the candidates split all remaining delegates (including supers), Obama will clinch the nomination. Hillary needs 60% of all remaining delegates (including supers) to win.

After Wyoming and Mississippi Hillary's number jumps to about 65%. It simply will NOT happen.

Let the media report what it wants, Obama locked up the nomination last night. That's numbers, not opinions.

GGamma   March 5th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The question is not just win small, she needs to win big, otherwise she won't be make it to the top. so far the distance is almost close to 2025 delegates to win.Obama has 1520 delegates. PLEASE DO THE MATH.

spider   March 5th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Big wins? I don't think so. And why isn't she living up to her decision to get out unless they were?
I'm sick of primaries, caucuses, the millions spent on campaigns, Hillary's negative attacks….the Electoral College, delegates and ridiculous super delegates need to go. It's time for the popular vote to determine who will be best for the country.

Martin   March 5th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Ever notice how these candidates win primaries/caucases everytime they're either a big hit on popular television shows or are extensively covered in the media (and might I also add with a considerable amount of bias!) I'm Canadian, so obviously I'm not on any side of this presidential campaign, but the more I observe the functions of American politics, the more ridiculous it all looks to me!

Carl in Bama   March 5th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Did anybody just see the President as he was endorsing McCain? HE WAS DRUNK!!! It was so obvious!!! No wonder he has been such a freak as President. He's been drunk most of the time!

Dylan   March 5th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

This is one Democrat who would NEVER vote for Hillary under any circumstances. Her FEAR AND SMEAR tactics make me sick. I have lost all respect for her.

Because there's no realistic way she can actually get the nomination, I'd probably leave the party should she become the candidate because it would have had to involved using superdelegates and subverting the will of the party for her own political gain.

OBAMA! (or Nader). HILLARY - NEVER!

Amber   March 5th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I'll never in a million years vote for Hillary. She has stooped to an all time low during this process and I'm so ashamed I ever considered backing her if Obama lost the nomination. The only way I would support her now is if Obama is on the ticket as VP. Otherwise, McCain, you've just won my vote.

Disgusted in Cali

k.w   March 5th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

If Hillary gets the nomination, I would certainly doubt voting democratic, something that I thought would never happen.

Obama's rationale is needed greatly in the white house–after seeing Hillary's attacks on Obama, I see her at about the same level of any typical politician…. about at the same level of flip flopping as Bush.

Obama 08

Grif   March 5th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I said yesterday, Obama's Bridle would slip in Ohio. He'd lose his saddle, in Texas. I guess he lost , the First Six Furlongs. Now they'r in the straight.

Go Girl, now all the way to the Wire….

Trav   March 5th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

If Hillary is hinting at Barrack Obama being her vice presidential running mate– it is because she wants others to believe that voting for her means you are getting him too. What a sly little ploy that is. If she really didn’t believe that he is ready to be President, why even hint of making him HER vice. We all know that if anything shall happen to the President, the Vice takes control of the Presidency according to our Constitution. What she is really saying is she wants to be first because she is a woman and would make history in so many ways. We have to be deeper thinkers than what we have been in the past. Is it really about the wishes of the American people or is the wish of the family of three Clintons. If Hillary were really listening to the wishes of the American people she would allow Mr. Obama to concentrate on running this race against John McCain instead of negative in-fighting with her. When we don’t think about our choices and the underlying messages, we end up with someone like our present President. Think people—why would someone want you on their ticket if they really don’t believe you are qualified. There are many other qualified people who could be vice-president—why would she consider Barrack Obama unless it fit her own personal needs and because of his qualifications. If she wins, we will all see just how disingenuous she really is. Friend of foe?

cindy for Obama   March 5th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Hey Hillary— WHERE ARE YOUR TAX RETURNS????? At the last debate you "promised" that you would have them available in 2 weeks — Now you're saying that you're going to wait until April, yeah right??? YOU'VE BROKEN YOUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE -!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The kind of President I certainly do not want!

"So Clinton lives to run for another seven weeks. But if you believe in the power of numbers, the candidate of inevitability is Barack Obama".(Marck Harelin)R