March 5, 2008
Posted: 11:45 AM ET
 Clinton said Wednesday the race may result in a joint ticket.
Clinton said Wednesday the race may result in a joint ticket.

(CNN) – The morning after primary wins in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island, Hillary Clinton said she would consider being part of a Democratic “dream ticket” that would include both her and presidential rival Barack Obama.

"That may be where this is headed,” she told the CBS Early Show during a marathon set of appearances on the network morning news shows. “But of course we have to decide who is on the top of ticket. I think the people of Ohio very clearly said that it should be me."

The New York senator has made the claim before. Last month, in one of several interviews where she said the scenario was a possibility, she told a Vibe interviewer: “Of course there is (a chance of a joint ticket). Of course there is. Now neither of us will answer this question because we don’t want to look presumptuous and premature. But it is more than fair to say that — of course there is.”

While Clinton has said a joint ticket is possible, the Obama team has largely avoided making similar statements. Some of the Illinois senator’s campaign surrogates have said they believe the claims benefit Clinton because they may convince Democratic voters drawn to the Illinois senator that a vote for her is essentially a vote for both of them — or a vote for him to head the ballot in eight years, after she has had her two terms on top of the ticket.

Primary season rivals who have successfully shared a presidential ticket after tough nominating fights include Democrats John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, and Republicans Ronald Reagan and George Bush.

– CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Barbara Tucker   March 5th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

CNN excellent ….Clinton News Network…
I used to respect CNN but as of late..you are no longer my main source of information. You are clearly biased..I want a news program that presents all the news, both sides of the picture so I can sift thru the information and actually use my brain not yours to have an opinion.

RVKW   March 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Watch some of Hillary's words. Just the other day she said that the two candidates with the experience were her and McCain. Think about it. If Barack win's the nomination is she saying that everyone should vote for Mccain? What will she do then? Flipflop and suddenly endorse Barack's "inexperience"?

And this thing about them being on the same ticket as if she'd be the president and him vp. How presumptuous and arrogant!!!! As if now he's the "small" man in this campaign and she's the matriarch and top gun of the two.

She is totally ignoring her delegate slump.. If the tables were turned she'd be talking about how important delegates are just like she was when she was in the lead before.

Obamabot Alert   March 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

GO HILLARY: You have had to fight through media bias, party appartus bias, the Obamabot crazies. You are tough, and let those who count you out THINK AGAIN..WOOOOHOOOO

Carol, CA   March 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I support Obama.

I will never vote for Hillary under any circumstances.

If Obama runs with her - he is a sell out.

I would no longer support him.

I do not like McCain but I would against HRC

Inez   March 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

This would've been possible if HRC had not been so negative about Obama. How can you put these two on a ticket for democrats and expect them to win it now? The way she's tried to pull his integrity, his experience his capability to run the country to pieces its just awful…

Can you imagine the Republican ads? If something happens in the early morning who would you like to answer the phone?

M   March 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

haha, isnt Obama beating her in overall delegate count. So what if Ohio said it should be her, the majority of the rest of the nation (so far) are saying it should be him. When did Ohio matter more than the rest of us?

Hans (Zürich, Switzerland)   March 5th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Should a man who is ONLY the first generation in America, without very much political experience, who has not suffered like the rest of us in the Civil Rights movement, who has never really lived overseas (except for some years in Indonesia with a single mother), who has NO CRISIS experience(!!!!!!), who has NEVER served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. be the President of the United States and the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces? Can he REALLY face Putin, Ahmanjad, North Korea, etc.? I STRONGLY say NO, NO, NO!!!!!!

Cheers

K Fergus   March 5th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

If Mr. Obama doesn't agree to the dream ticket with Hillary at the top, it proves that he is nothing more than a politician who cares only for personal gain and power. He should do the right thing and become the VP for at least 4 years so he can gain some experience and real credibility. As he stands now, he will be torn to shreds by John McCain. It will be quite the eye opener once it begins. The rhetoric will evaporate and the public will realize that once again, they have been duped.

Earl   March 5th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

How can you people hate Karl Rove and love Hillary Clinton? Their political philosophy is identical.

Matt   March 5th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I think Hillary is dreaming. If she wins, the Dems are going down to John McCain. She has no cross over apeal. Obama already has had Republicans voting for him. The only Republicans voting for her are Rush heads.

David Solomon   March 5th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I just remembered what Clinton said " kings dream came true when a white president signed for him" something like that earlier this year. I guess the only way Obama can be a president if she grant him as a VP. She also said she doesn't know for sure if he is a christian. For her to be fully christian his Dad and Mom has to be christian. That may not qualify him as a president right? Yet you said last night "An american can be whatever they want to be!" What a Joke!

I wonder where that makes Hillary qualify as a foreign policy expert. She doesn't respect others race, religion and culture! what a 35 years experience!

Chris   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

I think it's just a little presumptious for Clinton to flirt with the idea of a Clinton/Obama ticket at this point. It's seems as though she hasn't realized that despite her three, hard-fought wins last night, that she is still behind in the delegate count and popular vote. Ohio voters alone don't decide who becomes the nominee.
She should really take a look at things and realize that she did not win in landslide victories Tuesday. Furthermore, she really had no choice but to win Texas and Ohio last night to even stay in the race. Let's be real, Clinton's victories Tuesday were a necessity for her! She still has a huge fight in front of her, yet she's already crowning herself the nominee. Getting ahead of ourselves, aren't we? If anything, I would love an Obama/Edwards ticket! Let's not forget, Obama is still the front-runner!

edweena   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

I just don't believe that all these people who voted in the primaries, largely due to the enthusiasm brought by Barack Obama, will be voting for Clinton against John McCain in the fall. Millions have voted for the Democrats, and I believe that if Obama wins the nomination, the same millions will vote for him against the republicans. But if Clinton win, you can be certain that they will not vote for her.

gobo   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Isn't that interesting most of Clinton supporters suggest that they like Obama as running mate if they candidate wins the nominations (which I think is a complete fantasy because Obama is the leader in states and pledged delegates) so that he can help her win the general election. On the other hand, most Obama supporters seem to think that they do not need Clinton on the ticket to win the general election.
Here is a question for the Clinton supporters: Why do not you simply vote for the Obama, who is ahead in the nomination race, and whom most people, suggest has a better chance of winning the general election?

kd   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

FOR those that don't like the tactics, you must have never run for any type of public office. It's cut throat to the end and like they have both said friends before and friends after. It's politics 101 for god sake.

k
Texas

Part of the Ohio Primary   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

If you consider yourself a democrat, but would vote for a republican candidate in the general- you should stop considering yourself a democrat. You are an independent. Have fun losing with Nader.

Patricia in NH   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Barack has integrity…. Barack supporters have integrity….. Clinton does not……… no matter what she tries, Clinton/Obama won't work for Obama supporters. 'She' can not win against the republicans… Rush is spot on.

Bella-Latina   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Obama/Gore ticket, now that's what I'm talking about!!

vl   March 5th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Hey Fred, Hillary didn't give Ohio NAFTA! You can thank GHW Bush for that, he started it, Bill Clinton finished it. Nowhere did Hillary sign anything. Also, if you'd listen to reports, and/or READ, Hillary was AGAINST NAFTA. However, it would be in poor taste to verbally diagree with your husband, the President of the United States. Get your facts straight.

Tom, St. Paul   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

The problem with Hillary is her baggage (NO, that's not code for gender). If she was on the ticket as pres or vice pres, she'd be bringing that baggage either way. Progressive people who really want change know there's no room for baggage on a winning ticket.

Shirley in California   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Beware! The divisive Hillary is just playing a trick to distract people's attention! Don't buy it! She only cares to get herself into the white house. Bill will take care of the VP slot!

Jbecks   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Nothing like taking a post-partisan ticket and contaminating it with Clintonism. That's all she has to run on now. Don't let her tie his hands.

Obama/Sebelius '08

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Why do people believe Clinton when they say she has so much more experience then Obama? Just because she was first lady does NOT give some HUGE amount of experience! And she hasn't been in the senate for much longer then Obama! The fact is that, although she has a little bit more experience then Obama, its hardly a trump card in her arsenal . . . not to mention most of her "experience" has been in mistakes and failures (her failed health-care plan, voting for the Iraq Invasion/Occupation) . . . and here is why she shouldn't be the democratic nomination: elect-ability. I can't tell you how many people I talk to that say, "if Hillary is the candidate, im not voting for her". People DON'T like her. Democrats will vote for whoever the candidate is. Its the swing voters, the independents who count. Those people have consistently voted for Obama in the primaries. Lets not forget that McCain is also known for getting those types of voters as well! If the two are such similar candidates as people seem to think, then shouldn't we put forward someone who has the better chance of winning? That person is Obama. . . not that it matters. Clinton cannot win the primaries unless Obama makes some huge mistake or drops out of the race, and both are unlikely.

Frank Bedra   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I waited, I voted, I went back that evening, the final tally was 61 for Obama, 53 for Clinton… with 14 delegates at stake it should have been 6 to Hillary and 8 delegates for Obama. But the Texas math said the Candidate with lower percentage gets the final delegate? So it went 7-7
I felt cheated, it’s crazy! The whole deal was wrong and unfair. The person who I voted for Obama, had the highest number of votes and yet Texas math cheated him…cheated us. And then throw in the visiting republicans who voted for Hillary just to toss a monkey wrench in the works. What a sad out come to a historical vote.

Precinct # 499 Houston Texas

erica   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

25% of Hillary supporters say they will vote McCain over Obama where only 10% of Obama supporters say they would vote McCain over Hillary.

Clinton/Obama - I don't like him but it just makes sense…

Otherwise, I, too, will vote McCain.

We're in two wars…We need experience.

Kramer   March 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Obama wants to unite the country.

Hillary seeks to divide her party AND the country AND the world.

Supporting Obama is the only right thing to do. Hillary and Bill have baggage that Obama hasn't even scratched the edge of. The Republicans will and they are justing hoping she gets the nom, many even voted for her last nite because they know McCain CAN'T beat Obama, but he can smear Hillary, even if Obama is VP candidate.

Obama's only hope for the White House is to go all the way as the Presidential Candidate, NOT VP. Hillary WILL cost him his chance to lead.

Kimber in Indy   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

If Obama wins he should pick Edwards for VP.
If Hilary wins the nomination she'll need Obama as her VP to win the general election, but I doubt he'll settle for that.

anita   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

IS OBAMA strong enough to take on the role of guard/ attack dog?

Face it, McCain does not dictate to the right wing radio hosts and they are not going to play patty- cake with Dem ticket no matter who is at the top. The DEM VP candidate can't be afraid or unprepared to diffuse or counter attack them with specifics, not populist messages.

Of course, you can always rely on the Obama core supporters to cry foul every time he is attacked. Like that will help in any way.

Katy   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

After many negative & dirty attacks, if Obama joints Clintons, he is stupid. He already done a stupid thing - the NAFTA . He lost because the NAFTA thing; he must fire that stupid professor.
He won't stand and have any chance with the Clintons co-president (Bill). There are more states to go, he must change his campaign strategy strongly attack Clintons and improve his debate style. Let American know his plan for the country and American clearly.

I will vote for McCain if Hillary wins.

the messenger   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

BS! No Dream Ticket and no Clinton Ticket… I'd rather vote McCain if Obama isn't the candidate. Fortunately, Obama still has an insurmountable lead in delegates. Now watch Hillary "win at all costs" Clinton blow up the Democratic Party to satisfy her personal ambition. That'd turn off just enough left-leaning independents, like me, to make sure the Repugs win in the year they couldn't…

Cee   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I would vote Republican if Hillary became the Democratic nominee. After years of Bushes and Clintons in the White House, it's time for a change - if not Obama, then certainly McCain. It's obvious that neither of the Bushes, nor Bill Clinton, have bolstered the economy or this nation in the long run.

mo   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I will only vote for that ticket if Hillary is the Presidential candidate.
If it happens and Obama is top slot I am voting Republican.
Obama thinks Hillary is negative, he is in for a big surprise when
it comes to the real world. What will he do when the President
of another country refers to him negatively? Hillary speaks the truth.
The media has had no problem trying to make her look bad,
I am sure Obama has some skeletons in his closet that will
eventually come out. I am a proud Ohioan and I am glad
that we made our point loud and clear. It isn't over yet guys!
Great job Hillary!

Tex   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Obama supporters in Texas are sore losers!

Late last night, the Hillary signs disspeared from my front yard and Obama stickers were placed on our car.

I wonder if they know this is Texas and we could have shot them?

The win 11 contests in a row, loose a couple and they can't take it?

Thanks from the HILL country!

TM, Virginia   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Now THIS is a fairy tale!! She has two wins and thinks that she is in the position to put Obama as VP? I'd rather vote for Nader than her. She is not about uniting, but dividing. Haven't we had enough of that? She belittles Obama's supporters for having hope, but her followers follow her blindly, believing every lie that comes out of her mouth. That's why the educated vote follows Obama.

Pia   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary is so pityful! She wins 3 states after losing 12 (Vemont) and now she thinks she's def. the nominee because Ohio has spoken! The other 12 states that voted for Obama don't count? He is still ahead in delegates because the Ohio and Texas margins were narrow for her. Her own advisors stated on CNN last month that she must win both states with large margins of 60% or more. She didn't.

s3xys4die   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

the only people backing obama are the young ignorant people who are easily influenced by everything oprah endorses,first she ruined books for us now she is choosing our president?Really people your honestly going to elect a man you never heard of before oprah stamped her seal of approval on him,someone with absolutely no experience,at a time when what our country needs most of all is someone to lead us out of this mess we created for ourselves by re-electing bush four years agao,come on people can't we get it right for once,the clintons, despite what everyone says about them left our country in good shape when they left office eight years ago,I strongly believe she can get the job done without obama!

Obama support in Iowa   March 5th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary - release your tax returns.

Rick FL   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Great idea!

Roger from Arkansas   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

That is a great idea. Obama can gain experience. It would be more logical for Hillary to be the president. I just don't know if Obama would be willing to put his pride aside. I don't know if the Obama supporters would be able to put their pride aside to let this happen.

Hillary - President
Obama - Vice President

Hans   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Ohio has screwed the country in the last two major elections. Why do they keep continuing that trend? Now this race goes on. Clinton needs Obama if she is the nominee. She is too divisive. Independents, I think, will be more likely to vote for McCain. Obama does not need and probably does not want Hillary to be his running mate if he is the nominee.

Joe-Wilmington, DE   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

A ticket without a Clinton would be my dream ticket. I hope voters in the Democratic party grow a brain really fast and start sifting through the huge load of BS coming out of the Clinton campaign. Her "experience" is really quite mediocre, at best. Remember the yes votes for the Iraq war and Nafta?

Come on people, wake up!

Gerri   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

WHY IS THE MEDIA AND NEWS PAPER GIVEN SEN. CLINTON A FREE RIDE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVE NOT PRESSUED SEN. CLINTON TO DISPLAY HER TAX FORMS AND WHITE HOUSE DOCUMENTS, TELL ME WHAT, WHAT SHE IS HIDING. SUPRISE, SUPRISE, SUPRISE?

PammyH   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

It may be good for the party and I'm sure Hillary was trying to show that she would be a team player. However, has anyone considered that she may not be excited about him on the ticket with this Rezko deal going on? I swear, his relationship with that Syrian Swine IS going to catch up with him when that trial really gets rolling. Then all you folks that think Hillary is corrupt will see what corrupt REALLY looks like!

JR from Philadelphia, PA   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Let's be real - no way Bill Clinton is taking a back-seat to anyone. He will be her Dick Cheney, whether he's on the ticket or not. No one in their right mind would want to be her VP. And if she's on the bottom of the ticket, it's still a threesome. Does anyone really envision Bill not trying to dictate to the president if his wife is the VP? I loved Bill Clinton, but the presidency is not a monarchy, and it's time for some fresh faces and fresh ideas. And after the negative campaign Hillary has run against Obama, borrowing tactics straight out of Karl Rove's handbook, she will never get my vote. What's next, a Willie Horton ad? Any ticket with a Clinton on it is a guarantee of more of the same: divisiveness, politics of destruction, lying and gridlock. Wait, we just had 8 years of that with Bush.

Starbuck, I LIKE your thinking. Obama/Hagel is what I'd call a dream ticket.

AISHA   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

NO,,,,HILLARY DOES NOT NEED OBAMA

OBAMA,,WHO WENT TO HILLARY FOR ADVICE UPON BECOMING SENATOR AND NOW IN EVERY SPEECH OF HIS ,HE IS NEGATIVE TO HER ,,AND HE DRAGS BILL IN IT EVERYTIME ,,HILLARY DOES NOT DRAG ,,,MICHELLE,S STUPID REMARKS,

OBAMA,,130 PRESENT VOTES,,FALSE NAFTA CLAIMS,,RENZKO

WHY HILLARY WANTS TO ASK FOR TROUBLE BY HAVING OBAMA HIPPI LIBERAL ON THE SAME TICKET

No way!   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

No way in hell! Obama wons all the southern states and Hillary can won all the big states. However, a lot of independent votes, blacks, and young people will ONLY vote for Obama. Hillary is only helping McCain at this point.

Christina   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I would support a join ticket with Clinton at the top, which would give Obama the experience he needs. It's also what would completely unite the party, since core Democrats (I'm not talking Independents) are still basically split between Clinton and Obama. But people - PLEASE - stop it already with saying HIllary's campaign has played dirty tricks. Remember, it was Obama who initially started the smear tactics with his flyer about her stance on NAFTA - remember her surprise and anger about it and her "shame on you, Barrack!" comment? She hadn't done anything negative before that and had to respond to that attack, but her response didn't slander Obama. The "red phone" add didn't slander or sling mud at Obama at all - it just made people consider a very important question as to who they would really want to be President. How is that fear mongering or an attack?? It was an important question! Obama got himself into a mess by lying that a meeting with the Canadians never occurred (when it did) and by getting involved with Resko (what sane person would purchase a plot of land from someone who was being investigated? Plus, where did the campaign contributions come from?) Come one, people! If all of this were the other way around, not one of you Obama supporters (or the Media, for that matter) would have a problem with it, and you'd defend and justify him at every turn. Hillary defends herself, and you all claim they're attack adds against Barrack. Remember, he has NEVER been vetted by the press yet. There are things that we don't yet know about him, and they're definitely going to come out at some point and may end up hurting him. If you think Hillary's adds are attacks, wait until you see what the Republicans will do! Remember how they Swift -oated Kerry? Hillary is used to their evil (and sometimes illegal) games and knows how to respond - Obama, unfortunately, doesn't even know what's in store for him.

Steve   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Let's admit it. the Hillary is the nasty fighter who will do what it takes to win. Obama is the charming and articulate guy who is almost impossible to dislike. Together they would be unstoppable. I am willing to put aside my distaste for Hillary as long as Obama gets on this ticket in some capacity. No matter what happens in 08 he will be president one day. Period.

Rebecca   March 5th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

"Some of the Illinois senator’s campaign surrogates have said they believe the claims (of a joint ticket) benefit Clinton because they may convince Democratic voters drawn to the Illinois senator that a vote for her is essentially a vote for both of them".
YES Hillary's intent is to get people to vote for her–believing it means both–BUT this is divisive and NOT true.
When making volunteer calls for Obama's campaign people have said it did not matter who they vote for as it would be a "joint ticket".
She needs to be confronted on this FALSE claim of a joint ticket as it is a lie to benefit ONLY her.
She also promised to submit her tax returns but has not. Her's are linked to Bill's with money making schemes partnering him and some unsavory people. He says he will sever relations with these connections IF she is the nominee. Do we want people in the most important office who's ethics and values are such that "it is ok to make money any way they can–UNLESS they are in the public eye"? NO!

B. Smart   March 5th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

. . .This sounds like a child trying to swindle another child out of his candy.
Who needs her. After Senator Obama wins the rest of his delegates, I think that Senator Sam Nun or Ted Kennedy would make a great vp running mate.

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!
OBAMA/NUN
OBAMA/KENNEDY

Arthur-Texas   March 5th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I hope Hillary does not pick Obama as her vp.He would only drag her down.She is a hard worker and will expect all her employees to do the same.Obama comes across as sort of lazy and would not fit in with the new Clinton team.

Nancy Feldman   March 5th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's intimating the idea of a joint ticket is a peripheral strategy at best (luring voters into the notion that a vote for her is a vote for both). Whether or not her campaign knows it, Hillary has long moved on to "plan B."
If she's proven anything during this campaign, it's her pragmatism and her smarts– meaning she is calculating and she can count. She has a firm grasp on the inevitability of the popular delegate count, which will dictate the super delegate count. And she is not under-estimating the impact her continued negative barrage will have on her own party. Indeed, that is the centerpiece of Plan B.
Hillary clearly has her sights on the 2012 general election, in which she can only be a player if John McCain, not Barak Obama, is President.
And so long as the media showcases her false veil of hope in this election, her intentions will seem to many, honorable.

Honesty   March 5th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

It may be true that Hillary wants Obama, she sees potential in this 'kid' . He represents all she has fought for most of her adult life. Few remarkable people like Hillary are the ones behind the possibility of Obama. That is something people forget to remember or simply dont want to acknowledge. She has fought for civil rights, human and women rights for so long and that has had tremendous impact in the life of so many minority politicians. Her efforts in the African American community have been enormous and what he has done pales in comparison. So maybe she needs him a bit for a more cohesive Democratic party, but maybe she wants him a bit more than needing him, becuase she genuinely thinks that his candidacy is a reflection of his legacy. All this said. SHe is the one with the experience, the leadership, the stamina, the fortitute, and the knowledge to be the commander in chief. He is simply not ready.
I think Richardson would be an excellent running mate and would likely consolidate the party just as much.
Hopefully we can move on to get the situation clearer in the months to come and Hillary establishes herself as the leading Democratic Nominee for the democratic party. This is what should happen.

Jane   March 5th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Hillary the witch is awful! She will never catch up to Obama in the delegates and doesn't have enough self-respect to bow out now.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY '08!!

Billy   March 5th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I think i just threw up a little in my mouth…

Maggie   March 5th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

A Must say…..

Obama is on his soap box chanting about his number of delegates. If we counted Michigan and Florida, who would have the most delegates???? Obama CHOSE not to include his name on the ballot, to impress the Democratic party, so STOP crying about the lost chance in those states OBAMA, and look at the BIG picture…..

CarlosnLA   March 5th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Enough of the party festive mode, it's time to get down to the business of putting a Democrat in the White House. That business requires actions, enough of just inspirational words. It's time to grow-up !
……..Go Hillary ! ……..Yes, She Will !

VOTE FOR GOODNESS AND HONESTY   March 5th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

NO to a joint ticket. OMABA would have won last night except for
Hillary dumping on him and lying and blowing his character
out of the water. She is not a good person. OBAMA must win
the presidency,

I feel Starbuck above. SCREW the dream ticket.

Hillary lies conives and cheats to win. We want no one
but OBAMA. Now that would change the politics in
Washington, nothing less!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sansel   March 5th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

How can anyone be so prejudice in one day … deciding who is going to what for 8 years and even further???

Anyway, it seems that the battle has just begun!

Grif   March 5th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Just stay the course Girl!!! Stamina is all you need…

Vig   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Hillary should bide her time because more about Obama is bound to come to the surface and it will be negative because all the positives have already been wrung dry. Obama can keep flashing that smile of his, but at the end of the day, it's Hillary.

Great.....   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Just what this country need! The blind leading the deaf and dumb!!!

CHERYL   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

THE PEOPLE SPOKE LAST NIGHT! BORACKS RUN IS OVER!!!

IT IS HIS OWN FAULT!

HE DECIDED TO LIE ABOUT CANADA AND NAFTA!

HE WILL BE HAVING MORE PROBLEMS FROM THE REZKO TRIAL!

THAT COMBINED WITH SENATOR CLINTON WINNING ALL THE BIG STATES NEEDED TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY, HE IS DONE!

I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER KNOWING IT WILL BE HILLARY! I TRUST HER!!!!!!!!!!

Steve   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

How long now until we have the "Can Bill Clinton be VP?" debate again?

Hans (Zürich, Switzerland)   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

If Obama wins the nomination, I WILL DEFINITELY give my vote to Ralph Nader!!!!!!!!!

James   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

No president has ever won without Ohio. Now imagine if you also lose Florida. And then Pennsylvania. And then if you didnt even win Texas, California or New York. Or New Jersey. These are the states that determine elections. I'm sorry but Wyoming and Montana will not get it done for the democrats.

ATL   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Dream Ticket? What about Obama / Colin Powell

ernest   March 5th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I think that would be the ideal ticket Hillary/ Obama now that would be a change for sure in the white house hopefully they would try and unite this country again. We all need some kind of change at least give it a try for 4 years…..We have had 8 years of nothing not working…..

John Karsten   March 5th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

As much as I can not stand Queen Hill Bill, I guess that is where this thing is headed. I only hope that barrack is on top. I really do not care who is the POTUS or VPOTUS, I just want my party to come together and win this freaking thing. I will revolt if the GOP wins this year! I have read many blogs through out the year, and people on both sides claim that they will vote for McCain if one or the other get the nod. This is beyond me as to your thinking. Why would you cut your nose off of your face to spite someone? If you people who say this and really do this, then we are IN REAL TROUBLE. The whole point of this season is for the country to decide who their candiate is. I have come to understand that if the QUEEN gets it, then I have to vote for her because I hate GOP more than I hate HER. Please re-think about your decision to vote for the bad guys just to spite someone, not wise decision making skills people!!!!!!!

Ron Frederick   March 5th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Everyone get over it. Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton. Who cares.
Just so we can get America back on the right track.

Gonzalo   March 5th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

A Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton ticket is the only way to go. Clinton always takes the Latino vote and traditional democratic bases, Obama is getting the youth vote and takes the African American vote. None of them have shown to be able to crack each others base consistently. This needs to be done by April 22. Obama will win Wyoming and Mississippi but than lose Pennsylvania and than we will be exactly where we are today except McCain will have had a 6-week headstart. Also what's so wrong with a dream ticket, especially if it will not only unify the Democratic party but possibly America.

Giuseppe   March 5th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Either way this is historic. The leader of the Free World will either be a woman or an african. The two together will be a dream team no matter who is on top of the ticket. I think they can work together and really benefit from eachothers stregnths and experience. They will move us in the direction we need to go. As Democrats our main focus is making sure that we ask our canidates to move into that direction after the next primary. We need solidarity and unity in the party and more importantly to go out, and vote. We can not simply just not vote because our particular favorite didnt get the ticket, this is what the Republicans bank on. If you are satisified having the country going in the direction it currently is then opting not to vote or voting for McCain is what you will have to do. If you want to see and be part of change support both canidates and incourage them to do what is right for the party and what will be right for the people. Lets get these Republicans out!

Rhonda   March 5th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

After seeing how underhanded Hillary can get, and has gotten while in her husbands administration (it's very public knowledge for anyone that wants to take an honest look), how anyone in good conscious, anyone that truly wants *CHANGE* in Washington, could vote for her is beyond my comprehension. She is the EPITOME of Washington.

While her snakey underhanded dealings might make her the equivalent of a Cheney - she should NEVER be given an opportunity to run this country - the world would never forgive us in the long run. And she would destroy any chances of Obama ever being given a chance to be President.

ATL   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I think the hint of Hillary entertaining the idea of an Obama as a running mate is a bit pre-mature. Yes she's just off the heals of a couple of major victories, but I say let's get the nomination first. Personally I think this a political ploy by Hillary! She needs Obama more so than Obama needs her. Besides who's ahead now, anyway?

Asian's from Obama to Hillary   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Actions speak louder than words.
Obama, I changed my vote to Hillary. You need more moe experience.

Tim Hotel   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Dream ticket is right. As in, keep on dreaming Hilly Billy. Obama has won in all the major centre's. In the counties around Cincinatti (61%) Columbus (56%) and Cleveland (53%) as well as around Austin (63%) Dallas (62%) and Houston (56%).
Obama is about 100 ahead, and it looks like the best chance to turn the tide (Ohio and Texas) failed. Barring the press getting some "real dirt" on Obama, he stands a good chance to win.
The main issue becomes Iraq. 60% of America's fuel is from the middle East. That and almost 4000 body bags say: We ain't leaving. It may not have been a clever decision to start, but we can't leave untill it is 'stable'. Sorry. And that is something both Obama and Obama Mama have to get used to.

Angela   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I am an African-American woman who is a Hillary Clinton supporter but I also like Obama. A Clinton/Obama ticket is music to my ears! I think this will be a SURE WIN in November. We have to do what is right for the Democratic party.

c from o   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

GLAD TO SEE PEOPLE FOCUSING ON ITHE ISSUES IN SPITE OF ALL THE MEDIA HOOP-LAH YOU GO GIRL!

Margaret   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I must start off saying that I am really disappointed in the citizens of the United States. We have complained every year about the candidates criticizing each other to get ahead and yet they voted for Hillary Clinton who did that very thing to Obama. I admire him for not stooping to her level. If she is the Democratic nominee I will be forced to vote Republican and if she and Obama run together I also will have to vote Republican. I think that if Huckabee runs with McCain than McCain will have a better chance of winning the Presidency. I really don't think that Hillary Clinton has what America needs to run our country. And as far as her pulling up dirt on Obama it doesn't make me like him any less but definitely her a lot less.

kfernandez   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

a joint tickets possible is the only way to the white house, but it's unlikely. For me, I refuse to vote if Obama is not head of the ticket.

Steve   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

March 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

wisdom comes with age,
obamanite children,
listen to your elders,
if you ever listened to them, now is the time to listen closely?
a shared ticket Clinton/obama = probable 16 years of dem.service,
remember, judges, it's time for the age of wisdom.

We have been listening to our elders for years, why do you think we are in the mess we are in now. I am done listening to old people who think they are better than young people.

Haighter   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

MODERATORS: Why does it seem like ALL my comments have been "Awaiting Moderation" in perpetuity!? Is it because I sign them "Haighter"? You ARE aware that those of us living in The Haight neighborhood in San Francisco call ourselves Haighters, right? Anyhow, I hope you're not thinking I am a Hater instead of a Haighter.

Luz   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Obama's tactics are questionable, they just don't get the media scrutiny that Hillary 's do. His mailings, his accusations of her being divisive and a member of the "establishment", like she is a bushie or something like that. Like his supporters Kenedy and Kerry are not part of that same "establishment" . Hillary has always worked for every day americans and will continue do so. She is the role model for truly caring about people. He and his campaign are to quick too dismiss the very very good tihngs that her husband and her have done for this country and our people. I don't like Obama one bit since he has decided to get ahead of his headlights.

So now they say she is claiming the possibility of a dream ticket to help herslef? Sounds to me that he could make the same claim and would help himself as well. He is too proud of himself to do that, too "good" for her ? too much of an egomaniac then I would say. Him and his supporters think that he is some sort of a demi-god and how dare could they could get mixed with the rest of us!. His wife thinks that people can even deify him!!!!

I would rather not see Obama as VP candidate with Hillary, but if it helps the country, so be it.

Joeny Bui   March 5th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I think this is where it's going to head because this makes more sense then most people think….

Barack could unite the peope (so he should be president) and Hiliary could move Congress as VP (Senate Leader) and she could focus on the one true thing she believes in - and that is healthcare.

And in both case it would be the first black and femal as President/Vice President.

dmrs1   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

No way would I vote for Hillary now. If Hillary is anywhere on the democratic ticket, not only will I vote for McCain, I will campaign for him!

HangingontoHope   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I have been touting this so-called "dream ticket" for a long time, and will continue to do so. Ideally, I would like to see Clinton/Obama for 8 years, and then Obama/? for the next 8. 16 virtually guaranteed years of policy changes and getting this country back on track…nothing to sneeze at.

So Clinton makes you sick, huh? Have you EVER followed politics at all??? Her "attacks" are EXTREMELY tame (and purposefully so) compared to what the Conservatives will do with EITHER of them. People that post that they want change (aka Obama or nothing) then say that they will vote McCain, or not at all…please explain how either of these moves would support your ideal of change? THIS type of thinking is what makes ME sick. I GUARANTEE you that I will support any of the scenarios (Clinton/Obama, Obama/Clinton, Clinton/?, Obama/?) that would keep the Conservatives out of their throne room.

I also do not think that an extended campaign is a bad thing for either candidate or the Democratic party. I would like to see both candidates start taking more shots at McCain throughout the remainder of their respective races though. In the meantime, this totally pushes McCain back to the shadows, while the Democratic candidates get the opportunity to soak up the press and present their arguments to the country. Give the system time to work, and relax people. I've never seen so many so willing to circumvent the very system that they supposedly support due to some sort of campaign trail jitters. Both candidates will come through this tougher, better prepared, and on top of their games…neither will get bloodied enough by the other to lose to the absolute status quo in the general election (unless of course people of our party really do decide to "pick up their toys and go home" - pathetic and asinine imho).

Pull it together folks. Get your popcorn ready, get people involved, STAY involved, and have some fun…let's enjoy being a part of history.

DEMOCRATS '08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I like how these older people tell us younger voters to listen to you…you know better? Really? 8 years of Bush is knowing better? Uh, let me help you out, it's not. Young people are well informed, don't discount us b/c of our age.

Jay G.   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I voted for you in the Ohio primary, Hillary; however, if you win the nomination and select Obama to run with you, I will vote for John McCain (I will not just 'not vote'). I have a feeling, though, that it might not matter who we elect. Each one of them will probably end up screwing us over. : (

Ernest   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Hillary claims 35 years of experience…She's in her 60s…where does the experience come from…being a lawyer? No…maybe being the president's wife…no or maybe its being senator for a few more years than Obama.

Its truly amazing how a state (OHIO) so devastated by the NAFTA agreement votes for Clinton whose husband actually signed their death warrants for jobs going overseas. Political Spin and negative campaigning will do it I guess.

Obama…continue your positive campaign and don't stoop to the tactics of the Clinton machine. But, if you do mention Bill and Hilliary's connection with the Peter Paul scandall over mismanagement of contributions well over $2 million dollars. They wrote letters to the man then denied ever receiving any.

I will not vote for the Clintons if they are nominated!!!!!!!!!

As a Democrat I'd rather vote for McCain.

VOTE FOR GOODNESS AND HONESTY   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I do not want a joint ticket unless Obama is the President.
He is an honest and good man and He should have won
last night.

Marlena   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Obama/Edwards

Obama/Gore and John Edwards, Attorney General

carmen   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

You know I read folks on here prattling on -Obama fans, Indeps. and Reps.) and the like- and they are all so hloier than thou about Clinton's campaign tactics.

It has eerked me that When HRC brought up RezkoSlumlord @ a debate it was in response to Obama's cheap shot about being a Coroporate Attorney for Walmart. No one seems to remember that.

No one seems to remember that Obama released the Flier debunking her health plan first.

Obama was untouchable in the media there for a while. Maybe it was because everyone really liked him or maybe it was because everyone was afraid to say anything for fear or a racism charge.

Somehow, she had to knock through that unsurmontable barrier. And she did. So call it what you will, "kitchen sink" "dirty Politcs" or what I prefer -a gutsy campaign with all the right timing.

AND YOU THINK SHE CAN'T PULL IT OFF AGAINST MCCAIN?

Here's to Clinton, our next president.

Sam, Menlo Park   March 5th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

"As an Obama supporter, if they are on the same ticket, I'd vote for McCain."

Yes, once again, we see the complete and utter IDIOCY of Obama's supporters. Then again, it's pretty redundant: anyone who would support this moron with no experience is already proved to be an idiot.

Mike   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

All of you need to start looking at the big picture… If I were in a tight race like this and knowing that McCain was about to win the nomination… Before I would throw in the hat I would make sure that Obama is equipped to handle the pressure… Clinton did all of us a great service because you are fools to think that McCain was not going to hit Obama hard with all of these questions…

Obama is running a campaign that will not let him respond… Look at the outcome… it is obvious that he made a mistake because he does not have the experience and knowledge of how this system works… McCain is going to throw the "whole house" at whoever wins the democratic nomination because this is his last chance to be president!!!

All of you need to realize that Obama has a big problem lingering in Chicago… Rezko's corruption trial is going to go on for several months… If Obama is brought up in court he will have to be called in to testify… Is he going to say sorry McCain I can not debate you right now because I have to go testify in court regarding my past dealings with a corrupt businessman out of Chicago… He may be innnocent of any wrong doing but the damage will have been done… From all of the news stories you can just imagine what the Republican bias media will do… Some people will be able to see through all the smoke and mirrors… There is a majority that base their decision on what they hear from CNN, NBC, MSNBC, Etc…

I think it would be beneficial for both of them to run together and for Obama to be VP so he can get past Rezko and get a little more experience… If they do a great job the next 16 years could be dominated by the democrats!!!

Kim   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Experence where did she get it from being the first lady, from approving the plan that took millions of jobs out of the country, or from trying to get a medical plan together that has taken over 20 years and not being able to do it ???????

Jon   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

"ABC March 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

If Barack does not win the Democrtic Primary he should run for Governor of Illinois.

Hillary "the ready on day one Commander-in-Chief" will lose to John McCain, the real-deal no phony endorsements required in November and no amount of spin will change that!"

ABC - McCain is getting an endorsement from a phony today.

Mary in NY   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

They don't want to print my earlier post because it points out not only the Clinton dirty politics, the DOZENS of Clinton scandals, but the poor job journalists are doing in covering this race (and the latest Clinton scandals - Naftagate, Paul trial in California, Major donors in jail).

Obama has more pledged delegates, more popular vote and more states. Yet the media perpetuates Hillary's sham 'comeback.' Managing to hold on to a little bit of the major lead you had two weeks before the primaries is not a comeback! Now she hints at being VP because it is the only way left to claw herself on to a ticket.

NO CLINTON, NEVER!!

dbacchus   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

You are right, Ellis.

more STATES, more VOTES, and more DELEGATES .

That's it!

Obama '08

kd   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I would say this county is very divided look at the numbers. Hillary, has won the most popular states, which tend to vote democratic. Obama, has one more red smaller states. We need to look at the general election electoral college. She would win today the general election because of electoral college. I like both, but think of the 8 years Hillary and the then 8 years Obama, he would be very hard to beat if they turn the country around.

kd
Texas

Dameun   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Hillary, Obama doesn't need you. But you sure as hell need him. I think Bill was a little confused about which candidate was living in the fairytale. The slipper does not fit and there is no invitation to the ball, Mrs. SlickWilly. Wait until the tax info comes out what will the defense be for that. How much time will you have to spend dealing with that issue?

I say Obama/Sibelius in '08. There is a viable woman democrat and it isn't you. Do the party a big favor…say goodnight.

CHERYL   March 5th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I KNOW THAT SENATOR CLINTON KNOWS WHAT IS BEST!

THAT WAS PROVEN LAST NIGHT!

BUT I WOULD HATE TO SEE HER JOIN FORCES WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN HORRIBLE TO HER!

I ALSO THINK THAT HIS REPUTATION IS RUINED!

HILLARY IS WAY TOO GOOD TO TEAM UP WITH SOMEONE OF HIS CHARACTER AND EXPERIENCE!

I WILL AGREE WITH WHAT EVER SHE DOES! BUT I SURE WOULDN'T PICK HIM!

I WOULD PICK JOHN EDWARDS!

I WANT TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!

I HAVE BEEN WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!

YOU WILL WIN!!!!!!!!!

MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA ARE WITH YOU!!!!!!

Against the Cult   March 5th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

You know, hate her or love her, you have to admire her strength and tenacity. My republican girlfriends has reluctantly admitted that they respect her. Even Karl Rove today reluctantly said he had to give her some credit.
I wish the Obama supporters would at least admit that they have to respect her as a strong fighting leader. You dont have to like her, but admit that she is a tough strong candidate.

George in Arizona   March 5th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Hillary's win in Texas and Ohio won't overcome Obama. If she's the nominee it will be a back room deal and the Democrats will be doomed.

Sue   March 5th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Obama has way too much of an ego to pick Clinton as his VP. If he is the Democratic nominee, my vote is with McCain.

s3xys4die   March 5th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

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GoHill   March 5th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I never did understand Obamas attacks on Clinton over NAFTA, when in reality his position was a copy of her position.
How do you get to attack someone for having the same opinions and ideas on NAFTA, and who will take the same actions on NAFTA AS YOURSELF.
For me, that is why I will not vote for Obama- unless it IS a joint ticket. If Hillary is NOT on the ticket, people like myself will just write her name in. Obama alone loses my vote- because he got here due to media favoritism and unfair sabotage of Hillary.

Ray Suelzer   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

HIllary Voted for the Iraq war. What great experience….

Shirley in California   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I bought into Obama's change in the dysfunctional government system and take a high road in running our government.

The Clintons represents the exact worn out parts we need to change and get rid of. Just watch their dirty tactics in the past weeks reenforces my belief.

The Clintons are just too divisive and too much into their own personal agenda!

I want the best person with high principles to lead our country to a better place. This is too a too important issue to limite myself into the mere party victory.

I will support Obama, without the Clintons, all the way!

Border Latino   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

It is not Obama fault Hillary is oldish, why should he wait? In 8 years when Hillary turns 92 she can be president.

Leslie Somerville, Seattle, Washington   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Perfect dream ticket!

Ray Suelzer   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Not a dream ticket, a horrible horrible compromise ticket.

Obama gains nothing. Obama/Clinton would go against everything he has ever said or done.

Landers   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

It's Hillary Clinton at the top of the ticket with Obama back as the Senator of Illinois or my vote goes to McCain.

Joseph, NY, NY   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Obama should not lead the ticket. Why should the super delegates vote for Obama in states where he won and not vote for who they believe is the best candidate especially when he only won those states because Independents and Republicans voted for him only to keep Hillary out. First a democratic primary should be just that, a democratic primary where only registered democrats should be allowed to vote, just like in Pennsylvania. Second those independents and republicans are not going to vote for him in the general election, those states are Republican states and will vote Republican in the general election and no amount of pretty words are going to change that fact.
If Florida or Michigan votes don’t count for the democratic convention then they should not count for the general election, both states should boycott the general election. Remember Florida was the deciding factor in 2000 when we got Bush.
I keep reading Obama supporters say that Hillary will do or say anything to get elected how ridiculous can they be as if Obama hasn’t said or done things to try to get elected, what’s worst is that Obama says one thing to the voters and then in a close door meeting with Canadian officials says something else. It’s a politicians’ job to do and say things to get elected, being president is what they are working for, but what Obama did is low and proves that he is no change agent, he’s just a same old politician promising the world just to get elected to then turn his back on the voters like he did in New Orleans.

Kate   March 5th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Of course I would love to see Obama on top of that ticket, but how in the world could she make that happen, given how negative she's been against him lately??

George in OH   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

To Dre, if that's what you want, let's take all the red states out, like CO, KS, AL, UT, GA, oh, do I forget South Carolina?

MJM, NE   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Funny how Hillary is still behind, and she is arrogant enough to suggest Obama be VP??!!!

No Hillary.
NoBama.

McCain '08!!

Lou   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

HRC on any democratic ticket drives a significant block of Obama supporters to McCain because they are anti-Hillary voters looking for a better solution that John McCain. With Hillary on the ticket the Dems will lose house and senate seats as well as the big house.

Virgina-   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Im a bit shocked!! That so many people want the Bill and Hillary scandals back to the white House!!! Barack lost in Texas because many poor hispanics voted for the CLINTON name. They fell more comfortable. More educated people vote for Barack. Im sorry I do not want Bill clinton runnig around the white house again. Hillary represents the old status quo and the past of scandals. Barack is still agead in Delagates, more states won.

js   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

hillary has lost the texas caucus in a texas size way…

how is the news biased now, in letting her delay the results for a news cycle or two to gloat despite the fact that she will have lost ground….after the caucus results are released…

She is destroying a four-decades old system in Texas that has worked fine the entire time, even when bill was running…..only now, she has lost, so she is crying and whining…….

We want ALL the results now…not just results favorable to hillary, unless big media has an ulterior motive to try to extend this for their own sake and for more "eyeballs"……

HILLARY STOP YOU ARE DESTROYING YOUR OWN PARTY FOR YOUR OWN GREED AND SELFISH REASONS!!!!

IF HILLARY WON'T LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE NOW, WHY IN H&*(^ DOES ANYBODY THINK SHE WILL RESPECT ANY LAWS OF THIS COUNTRY LATER???? (HINT:THINK BUSH)

MANDY   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Amazing!

Hillary has soooooooo much baggage and soooooo many skeletons in her closets, how can you Hillary people even get behind her? Does no one remember the Clinton scandals? That Hillary was put under criminal investigation?

And she refuses to release her tax records. If Obama did that she would have screamed it that he was hiding something!

She is so negative and is only getting away with it because Obama won't lower himself to her level. She wants it both way! She won't get the respect that Obama has shown her from McCain! The Republicans will eat her up!

Maybe some of you Hillary supporter should check out her history. She is not the RIGHT woman to be president!

With all these skeletons hiding in her closet and the media keeping mum, I NEVER want to hear her whine how the media is so hard on her!

Mary   March 5th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

It is time to stop bahing the woman and listen to her. She is not just playing to a certain race or to the wealthy suburbs; she is talking to all of us who have been shortchanged and hurt by the reigns of Bush 1 and Bush 2. I am tired of listening to the same speeches by Obama, and did you notice how he can not look straight into the camera. Reminds me a bit of another person!!!! Nixon ring a bell.

Tafoya A. Hubbard   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Wow and Sean Hannity likes to say America is no longer racist. He needs to read some of these comments about not needing the black vote. Her husband needed the black vote and got it twice and when some blacks support Obama we are wrong and turning our backs on the Clintons, yet her supporters want her to turn her back on the black vote. I am not surprised at least yall are honest.

Lucille   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I am in Hillary's demographic and I started out in this campaign firmly commited to vote for either democratic candidate. Well, I am here to tell you that there is NO WAY I'd vote for Hillary now! I am so disgusted with the Clinton's bitter, angry, fearmongering tactics (sounds like the Bush administration doesn't it?) and their persistant attempts to take this campaign into the gutter and discredit Obama. Hillary has ALREADY lost it for the Democrats (if she wins the party nomination) because she has managed to take an energized Democratic party and DIVIDE it. Her candidacy would strongly energize the Republican base — they are just dying for her to be the opponent! Independents will vote for McCain or stay home, and many Obama Dems will not vote for her now either because it already appears to many of us that she is trying to steal this candidacy. Shame on YOU Hillary!

A Patriot   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I want an Obama/Clinton ticket or a Clinton/Obama ticket. I want it all:

Bill Richardson as Secretary of State
Biden as special emissary to Iraq
Edwards as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Robert Reich at Treasury
McCain as Secy of Defense (why not?)
Russ Feingold as Attorney General

America's problems are too acute to settle for a second tier cabinet that will merely keep the departments running and the files in good order. Lincoln chose his political rivals for his cabinet, and his administration got pretty good reviews.

Kim   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

First the win for Clinton was not that big and Obama has more real votes he should be number one if there is a so called dream ticket Ohio is not the only dtate in the union.

Michael Dunn   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Here we go again, Hillary marginalizing Obama! "the people of Ohio clearely said it should be me"; translation, I'll only consider the dream ticket if I'm in control of it; in the mean time I'll make sure everyone realizes that Obama is at best a VP. I'd love to ask the question does anyone really fall for this; but I think we all know the answer to that one!

Joe, Florida   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton MY GOODNESS

McCain won't stand a chance. Come on isn't it obvious, we want both Senators Clinton & Obama to be in the ticket, the reason I would go for Clinton/Obama is because of age and (like or not) experience, Senator Obama could carry one and add his own style to it eight years later.

It's obvious we want both Senators to be in the White House, it is the only way to keep this party together.

Barb   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I don't think anyone who doesn't know whats going on should VOTE! To all of you who say it's because Hillary caused the whole Canadian NAFTA situation……..Shame on you! If you still refuse to accept the truth on anything, how can anyone pay attention to what you have to say? A nation united by a bunch of naive, (if I don't want it to be true-it isn't) type of voter, is exactly what went on with Bush!

Bush is the Terrorist   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I don't mind the idea of a 'Dream Ticket' and think it might actually be a good thing. We need to take America back from the corrupt Republicans who've given us a $10 trillion deficit, taken us from a $2 trillion budget in '02 to a $3 trillion budget in '08, given us a war, a recession, the dollar at an all time low and an economy that's in the toilet.

?, Cleveland Ohio   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Wow- It's like watching a train wreck in slow motion! If the Democrats were really serious about winning back the White House they would have supported serious candidates.

Barbara Graehl   March 5th, 2008 11:59 am ET

If there would even be a possibility of a shared ticket between Obama and Clinton, the only winning option would of course be Obama/Clinton. .Clinton is so narcissistic to even entertain the thought of the people wanting her as their leader.he vote has shown just the opposite of that over the entire country. Her lead is narrow and way late to be considered. We are being duped by the Republicans again. Obama is the countries choice. Even the Republicans are aware that Clinton is obviously not the one with the power needed to win the election over McCain. The Republicans have shown they are afraid of the only real candidate, Obama. What happened yesterday was exactly what Limbaugh, Ingram suggested their 'crossover Republicans' do. They voted for Hilary Clinton in order to upset Obama's lead..
Wake up Democrats or this will be a repeat of 2000!

Lawrence   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Darn it just makes me mad to see all you children spatting your anger "If I don't get what I want, then I'm not voting"! Fricken grow up America!! You all wonder why WE are so divided? Stop, look and listen to yourselves!
I'll take whatever ticket can get the WE (All AMERICANS, REGARDLESS OF PARTY!!!) back in our vocabulary.

Matthew Erwich   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Why is it that people who submitted after I did got on the Clinton News Network message board and I haven't yet? Are you guys at the Clinton News Network censoring the voice of the people? Or are you bought by the Clintons?

Matthew Erwich March 5th, 2008 11:12 am ET
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A dream ticket? Sure… Only in her dreams! Who wants to run with a person who is as polarizing as she is and always will be? That is why no work is getting done in Washington. The only thing they do is to fight. Nobody else cares about you enough to make the effort to bring a working majority together in Washington, so that they can get things done for us the people. I make close to 200.000 monthly. The outcome won't have any effect on me either way. In fact comes November, if Hillary ends up being the nominee through back door negotiating, I will vote for McCain so that I can continue getting my tax cut big time. I would think that less educated people would vote for Obama because he is the one who will make their lives better but unfortunately they gave in to fearful adds. That is just sad and silly too.

B. Smart   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Only after Senator Obama wins the rest of his delegates, and then he
gets to decide. But don't vote for Hillary on that "promise." I don't trust her. Don't be fooled by the "a vote for Hillary is a vote for Barack" scam that will surely be her next plot. Then after she dupes
his voters into voting for her, picks someone else for vp. I would just
rather wait for CNN to launch their next campaign game of "bring the candidate with the most momentum" down. By then, there will be so many past Clinton white house scandals exposed, Barack can then count
on his higher delegate count to win.

YES WE CAN!!!!!

Sam C   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Senator Obama had no airtime last week when Hillary was crying and screaming Media Bias! I guess it worked! They propped her up on SNL, The Daily Show With John Stewart and anyone else who was Too Stupid to fall for her Crap Strategy! The Big 3 sided with her by rehashing all the negative trash she was throwing out at Senator Obama! The Media just wants to keep this thing going!

Collaboration   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I hope followers of Obama and Clinton wake up and realize that neither Clinton or Obama are truly the "enemy". The "enemy" is the ideology of the Republican party that has torn this country up for the past eight year. The in-fighting might not be bad for the politicians, but it's horrible for the people. Just look at the comments here. If you are willing to vote for the other party or not at all because it's not your person is tragic. Both candidates are better than McCain. Wake up Democrats!

BTW, Obama is a manchurian candidate? That is just plain racist, a statement based soley on his name and skin color. NO FACTS to back it whatso ever.

Jimmy O   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Very interesting, the candidate that is running behind in, number of delegates won, number of states won, number of popular votes won, is talking about asking the leading candidate to be her running mate, and no one is challenging her logic - No one would ask her about tax returns, no one would her ask her about what she knew, when she knew it - about the Marc Rich Cash for Pardon Scandal, Names of donors to the Clinton Library Fund.

Only the Clintons can spin this successfully.

Against the Cult   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Stop following the press, those ads are not negative. The press termed them negative, Obama called them negative so now you all call them negative. So sad…people really are like sheep

stephanie   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Clinton/Obama would be a dream ticket. Together they would clean house. She has the plan, the details, the determination and can handle her business. Obama is charismatic. Dems, let's kiss and make up.

Clinton/Obama 2008/2012

Fred   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Let's work out a deal - Hillary in White House for 4 years only then Obama takes over!

Summerville, SC   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hillary's ambitions are only destroying BARACK OBAMA'S ambitions–not the Democratic Party. She's laid the ground work for years!! Who's the ambitious if it's not OBAMA? How DARE that rookie act like he deserves to sit in that Oval Office. It's the height of arrogance in my book!! HIS ambitious hot-air campaign is what's destroying the party. He's pitted blacks against whites in a way we haven't seen in decades. How else can you explain the pressure on black Superdelegates to switch to him? That's disgusting. And, check out how he got the polls held open in Ohio! Shady dealings, and STILL couldn't win. He's done, and I'm smiling!!

lavern   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Is she KIDDING? NO WAY Let her run on John McCain's ticket since she aligned herself with him. Sen. Obama will win and he will not choose her the establishment as his VP it goes against everything he believes in. His supporters would not vote for that ticket although we deeply back Sen. Obama. We do not reward behavior using Tricks, dishonesty and half truths and clearly making fun of one's religion including siding with a Republican against Sen. Obama. Totally unacceptable!

Melanie Alston   March 5th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Let's ask Al Gore what it's like being a VP to a Clinton. Use and discard is what I seem to remember.

Larry   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

When all the states have voted Barack will have the most pledged delegates, most popular vote, and won the most number of states. And your telling me that he won't be the nominee?? They say she has won the big states that you need to win in the fall. Are you telling me that California is not gonna go to the democrats?? New York is not gonna go to the democrats?? Obama has the crossover appeal to win some red states. The only way for Clinton to win is to make backroom deals with the superdelegates, and if that happens it will tear the party apart. By the way, the only fusion ticket possibility is Clinton/Obama. It would be a mistake for Obama to choose her as VP, it will alienate to many independents, liberal republicans.

Tara F. - TX   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

All the Obama supporters keep screaming for Senator Clinton's Tax Returns …. how about this, she'll release her Tax Returns when Obama releases all of his Rezko documents.

Secondly, Senator Clinton is winning all the BIG states that a Democrat needs to win in the General Election and this, my friends, carries more weight than the slight delegate lead Obama has as a result of winning the states that Dems. won't carry in the General … especially since, at this point, NEITHER of them can possibly reach the magic number to clinch the nomination.

As a majority of Clinton supporters, I will vote McCain in the General if Obama gets the nomination.

Chris   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I don't think hillary will accept a VP, knowing how dirty and sleazy the Clintons are. Obama has won more votes and states. He should be the president.

Suraj   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

The Clintons have no morals left! Clinton victories last night are a testimony to our fail education system in this country! Too many uneducated ill-informed voters! Ohio and Texas give us G.W and now Clinton WOW!

Obama and the American people don’t need the carry the baggage of the immoral Clintons.

It shameful when you have to avoid your husband (former president) on the most important day in your political career!

LOVE U HILLARY   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

The media is not the king makers they thought they were!
Hahaha-hehe :) I loved watching their facese last night say Uh … oh it looks like Hillary is winning by big numbers!! Like we tryed to to tell everyone she is the one that can get the job done*******

Leon 619   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

May the gods bless whomever prevails!!! The next president will be faced with the most severe of problems: two wars, crashing economy, broken health care, broken education system, poverty, real estate crisis, environmental degradation and global warming, terrorism at home and abroad, and civil unrest. Hillary has been deceitful, opportunistic, and manipulative. John McCain is like the Vice Principal who brings out the paddle and says this is going to hurt me more than you. Senator Obama is the most dignified, reasoned, and intelligent choice in the group. Even though I wouldn't wish this job on my best friend, I believe Senator Obama has the best opportunity to dig us out of the ditch.

james   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Bush…Clinton…Bush…Clinton…..

sorry, 28 years of two families running the country is something I could never vote for.

Down with Nepotism!

Lou   March 5th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I also think that even if she finds a way to win the nomination through the supers that it would a very bad idea for Barack Obama to join her ticket. Look at what the Clintons did to their