March 5, 2008
Posted: 12:02 AM ET
Obama has so far split Tuesday's contests with Clinton.
Obama has so far split Tuesday's contests with Clinton.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama congratulated rival Sen. Hillary Clinton for her wins in Rhode and Island Ohio, but claimed that the path to the Democratic presidential nomination was still clear for his
campaign.

The Illinois senator and his colleague from New York were mired in a neck-and-neck battled in the Texas primary. Earlier, Obama easily won the Vermont primary.

"We know this: No matter what happens tonight, we have nearly the same delegate lead as we had this morning, and we are on our way to winning this nomination," he said.

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WILMA FITCH   March 5th, 2008 8:14 am ET

I WATCH CNN LOYALLY DAY AND NIGHT AND FOR THE LAST 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION CNN COVERED HILLARY, HILLARY,HILLARY AND RARELY COVERED OBAMA AND WHEN THEY DID IT WAS VERY BRIEF. I WONDER IF ALL THAT EXPOSURE FOR HILLARY COULD HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE VOTING?

Abdullahi A Abubakar   March 5th, 2008 6:11 am ET

Nigerian for Obama !!!!!!!!! perhaps the next American presidents should be voted for Globally. it is indeed an interesting episode of the american history

SteveM   March 5th, 2008 5:42 am ET

While understandable, Mr. Obama fails to take into consideration his party's best interests – or the nations best interests for that matter, as it is nearly undisputed that Clinton is a stronger opponent for McCain than he could ever hope to be.

Mr. Obama is riding a mega-wave of hype and sympathy. A Cinderella-story is always more interesting than day-to-day politics, another 'new-JFK' more than a face well known to the public for over 16 years.

After nearly 8 years of unending domestic and international catastrophe, what this country needs is good, old-fashioned, boring leadership – not a Cinderella story. If Mr. Obama continues to prove himself a good politician and leader, he'll get his shot at the presidency. This time around, we need Hillary.

Aijay   March 5th, 2008 5:07 am ET

I'm a Nigerian, a black, an African, but I'm in support of Hilary (surprised???). My reason is purely objective: America seems to be unaware of the fact that the state of the country is dicey and needs someone with experience and not someone who dazes the public with rhetorics. I see that America (young) needs some form of excitement, but they should realise that the white house is not for hip hop ( which dominates the charts nowadays) or for inspirational or motivational talkers but for those who know the economy and have some form of experience. America represents democracy and not ethnocracy! African Americans should please vote objectively and not the way we vote in Nigeria (tribal sentiments). Texas Ohio and Rhode Island have just shown that they have the economy at heart and are not swayed by mere words or excitement!!

Kevin Brown   March 5th, 2008 5:07 am ET

I was at the Texas Cacus last night and view a lady obtaining signatures for Hillary outside the cacus. She then was escorted into the cacus with clipboard in hand. The same people who signed the clipboard went inside and signed the form at the tables designated for Hillary. That's what the Texas-Two-Step is huh? Wow Texas you got me.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 5:04 am ET

there are thousands of Obamas out there, all over the world, not just japanise,but also kenyans out there all over the world.OBAMA 08

Ernie Martin   March 5th, 2008 5:01 am ET

Finally, people are beginning to look more carefully at Obama's stand on the issues and his proposed solutions to the problems that face this country. Most are not finding a lot there other than (Yes We Can). Some of his foriegn policy positions clearly reflect his inexperience and lack of understanding of the world situation. Likewise his proposed domestic solutions to correct an economy that is being torn apart by a combination of high energy prices, rising inflation, the loss of millions of high paying manufacturing jobs and a slow slide into what may possibly be one of the deepest recessions since Jimmy Carter. I believe Obama will be a Jimmy Carter clone, he will probably be elected as a Washington outsider, move there and prove that fact to be true. He will not be able to move any legislation because he has no connections. The final result will be four years of stagflation punctuated with high sounding speeches, proposed solutions that go nowhere and a lot of YES WE CAN.

Jon, Los Angeles   March 5th, 2008 4:59 am ET

Obama is the man! After the Rush Limbaugh fans rushing to vote for Clinton all she could master is 3% advantage in Texas. Obama will be the nominee.

Brandon   March 5th, 2008 4:59 am ET

Obama looked really shaken up during this speech. Far from the arrogance he displayed these past few weeks. He's not a happy man tonight and I loved the look on all the pundits faces when they saw Clinton racking in the wins. They all counted her out long ago, and I am glad to say that I didn't. Hopefully the media will start to see that Obama's not the "Golden Boy" they thought he was.

C'mon everyone don't be fooled by Obama's self-righteous preaching, let's put someone in the White House that will know what to do when things get rough. Let's give this nomination to the candidate that deserves it: Hillary Clinton for 2008 and 2012!!!!

AnnAloha FairMedia,PA   March 5th, 2008 4:55 am ET

This is the cockey attitude that most men feel towards strong business women. Get over that and you'll go much further and people will be less aprehensive to doubt you.
Can't wait for the Obamanites to start spewing hatred instead of Pro-Obama rheteric.
Oh and you republicans that claim you are independents and come on here to stir the pot…good try, but no cigar. Go away and lay your rotten eggs elsewhere.
And how did you want your crow???

everistus etafo   March 5th, 2008 4:55 am ET

way to go ! time to bounce back and start fighting again stick to your message and be strong ,for you needed to stumble to stay strong .In the end it will be all good.regroup and stay focus dont allow anything or anybody to defocus you again,you are race-ing with the big boys and they dont play fair yet you cant complain but learn fast .even if you dont make mistakes people around you will so be strong and learn! we belive in you and the message that you stand for but old ways dont give up easy and are going to oppose you !so be ready always and watch out! we belive in change.
go obama!stay humble!stay gratefull!stay focused and change will be your blessing.
you have already changed the world !we shall be praying for your success whatever it may be! you are an agent of change!
go obama go!

stan   March 5th, 2008 4:52 am ET

Obama should be Clinton's running mate. He would gain experience and be ready to run again 2016. He is too young and he needs more substance. People are starting to realize this just in time before our great country made a big mistake of electing him commander-in-chief.

Julie   March 5th, 2008 4:52 am ET

The poll showed 8% unsure vote consistently. It was 2 points lead of Obama in TX., I suspect that Hillary reserved 8% of their vote till last minuets, and they start celebrate. They tested out last poll, so they sure they won. So in Tx, Obama lost 5+2=. 8. Same as in Ohio.

ToddT   March 5th, 2008 4:50 am ET

Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. campaign’s Senior Economic Analyst lied about his conversation with the Canadians about NAFTA – labeled NAFTAgate by the media. Obama first lied about the conversation, but after a week or so finally admitted to his campaign’s mistake after he was called out on the subject by the media. The deceitful idea of misrepresenting and denouncing his debate words as simple debate rhetoric to Canadian officials was clearly unethical. However, there is the fact that Obama initially lied about the incident and eventually came clean after the media called him out on his misconduct. Obama’s conscience clearing moment came after evidence was presented to Obama in the form of an undeniable existing memo and should obviously trouble his supporters. Paper shedders would most likely be a popular piece of office equipment in an Obama administration – sound familiar?

Indictments are more likely to come from misrepresentation of facts and lies rather than the unethical behavior his campaign staff. Obama’s deceptive actions have, in essence, cost him the primaries tonight and any future chance at the Democratic nomination. Obama’s supporters, potential undecided supporters, and last minute voters tonight, who overwhelmingly went for Hillary in Texas, view Obama as the same as any other politician who is willing to lie in order to make him or herself look flawless to his constituents. Consequently, his unrealistic message of being a special type of politician who can be trusted and a candidate of some kind of change are forever hindered as the truth about Obama becomes clear.

Obama’s past and lies are finally catching up with him and Senator Clinton has no need to unload the kitchen sink on Obama. As mentioned. Obama is perfectly capable of misrepresenting himself, flip-flopping, and exaggerating during his well-rehearsed and well written stump speeches. Needless to say, Obama’s speeches will become very old rhetoric over the weeks to come as he faces demise in Pennsylvania.

Martin Brown   March 5th, 2008 4:50 am ET

The mark of a statesman. He is gracious in defeat. He congratulated his opponent PUBLICLY. HC needs to learn.

CHERYL   March 5th, 2008 4:50 am ET

IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE FROM HERE!

PEOPLE WANT ANSWERS FROM OBAMA!

SENATOR CLINTON HAS PREVAILED!!!!!!

SHE IS THE STRONGER CANDIDATE!!!!

WHEN SHE GETS HER FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN VOTES SHE WILL BE SET!!!!!!!

WE ARE SO WITH YOU HILLARY!

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!

AARON   March 5th, 2008 4:47 am ET

WELL, LET ME SAY I AM A Barack Obama SUPPORTER, NOW MAY I ASK THE QUESTION, WILL SOME-BODY PLEASE EXPLAIN TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS GREAT NATION, WHAT PUBLIC OFFICE DID CLINTON HOLD THAT GAVE HER THE EXPERANCE TO SAY SHE IS READY TO RUN THIS COUNTRY, WHAT OFFICE DID SHE, AND PLEASE DON'T USE HER TIME AS THE 1ST LADY OF THIS COUNTRY, AND THE 1ST LADY OF ARKANSA. WHAT PUBLIC OFFICE?.

George Chinda   March 5th, 2008 4:41 am ET

Obama you have shown that you have the temperament to lead America, even in your adversary. Keep up the good campaign and you will eventually click the nomination. Hillary has only clicked a little victory and would not realize that she is only lingering and wasting her contributors hard earned money.

ToddT   March 5th, 2008 4:37 am ET

Again, Obama shows his immaturity, haughtiness, and naivety by not congratulating Senator Clinton on her victories tonight and has become insistent that he will win the Democratic nomination. Obama has proven he can not close the deal in this nomination process. Senator Clinton has won all the big states necessary to win the national election by the Democratic Party, thus she deserves the Democratic Nomination.

Older Female Texas Caucus Voter   March 5th, 2008 4:37 am ET

I got to witness firsthand why Obama is "confident he'll win nomination." It turns out he is actually not a different kind of politician at all and neither apparently are his supporters. We went to vote in our precinct caucus in Dallas County, Texas, and were told by the people at the front door that we were too late and that the inside doors were locked. So we went and hid around the corner and watched them let lots of other people in. We then went and found a police officer, told him what they had told us, and with his help had no trouble getting in. I am so totally amazed by the audacity of it all. After this treatment by the Obama campaign, you can be sure that this candidate is not the kind of CHANGE that I am seeking. I wonder how many people just went home and were not counted? I think I know how the Florida and Michigan voters must be feeling about now. I totally get it. I see now why they do not want to vote for a candidate that does not want their vote to count. I am very impressed with Mr. Obama and his campaign operatives, very UNFAVORABLY impressed. Up until this incident, he had my vote if my candidate of choice was not the nominee of the Democratic party. Should Ms. Clinton not secure the party nomination, that vote just switched to John McCain.

Tracy   March 5th, 2008 4:37 am ET

This is all about delegates and Clinton can't catch up no matter what. Se cried about media coverage so the media pandered to her the last 4 days while doing nothing but negative pub on Obama. Her kitchen sink is very filthy and she didn't hesitate to heave it at a fellow Democrat. This woman is the personification of EVIL.

CA Supporter   March 5th, 2008 4:34 am ET

'Yes we can', Barack. We can only make the change with you as President.

jose   March 5th, 2008 4:29 am ET

mr obama is quite rite that he will win.i believe that mr obama will bring changes in america an irag.

Jesse L   March 5th, 2008 4:28 am ET

Thumbs up to America, for standing tall for a change in Washington. It will be so great to have a president who won't have temper tantrums. One who is not afraid to engage with leaders around the world in the best interest of America.

Hillary's foreign policy is a joke, she did not have a security clearance so she could not conduct business for America.

O/08

Bruce Ross   March 5th, 2008 4:25 am ET

It's clear that even with the popular vote nation wide that Obama has a commanding lead and that only the superdelegates will be able to give Hillary the nomination. I believe her plan is to muddy the water so much so that if she does not get nomination, Barack will be so damaged that he will not win the general election, thus setting her up to run again in 4 years against Mccain. I don't put this past the Clinton's. They will act as though they support the nominee, just as they did with John Kerry, all the while knowing if their Democratic candidate wins, the Clinton plans will be in jeopardy. I can see through them, I only hope the rest of America will as well.

Abel Morumbwa   March 5th, 2008 4:21 am ET

I am hoping Ballack Obama will win qand clinch the nomination for the US Presidential election since he stands a good chance.My prayer is,race should not be the criteria.

Frank   March 5th, 2008 4:20 am ET

I NEVER STOP PRAYING THAT AMERICA WILL SEE THE CHANGE COMING…………..

AMERICA IS SPEEDLY GOING DOWN AND WE ONLY NEED THIS CHANGE NOW……

NO MORE WARS……………………….WHO IS LOOSING?

NO MORE FAMILY MATTERS………….THEY ARE RICH IN THEIR DOMAIN

WHO CARES FOR THE OTHERS.. LETS MAKE A CHANGE

LETS SEE THE NEW AMERICA

LETS VOTE FOR OBAMA

Professor, former-nyer, Harvard and Columbia Alum   March 5th, 2008 4:16 am ET

That's pretty pompous and presumptious of Obama… It's nice that Hillary is a bit more gracious and graceful about both wins AND losses.

Frank   March 5th, 2008 4:15 am ET

CHANGE IS ABOUT TO COME IN AMERICA………………….AMERICA WE MUST STAND TO THE CHANGE FOR A BETTER FUTURE
A RESTORATION CALL
NO DIVISION
NO FUTHER GOVERNMENT OF A CERTIN SET OF RICH PEOPLE
WE NEED A LEADER NOT OUR PAST RULERS AND THEIR CONNECTION OF LONG DECIET

WE ARE ONE WE ARE
THE CHANGE OBAM CALL US FOR

IT'S TRUE AND REAL

maggier   March 5th, 2008 4:15 am ET

Yes! We Can! Senator Obama is the strongest and best ever hope that America has to heal, to repair its economy and to revive a global image.

Enough of the Clintons. I had been a Clinton supporter (president and senator) since the 90s, but in the past months I have grown so disappointed in both of them now, and despairing in their wake for personal power. Hillary's throwing her hat into the ring is the height of arrogance, naked improper ambition, and disservice to the unity of the country and the Democratic party.

Yawn Kipper   March 5th, 2008 4:15 am ET

CNN loops content THEN fails to update you on the percentage of polls reporting. Forget CNN, blah blah blah. Whatever. Everyone cries about CNN but yet they're still on here blogging away. All these uneducated voters always want someone to blame… just like their candidate. Good riddins.

J.C.T.   March 5th, 2008 4:14 am ET

THE LIFE OF A MAN NEVER CHANGE…
IF HE DOESN'T MAINTAIN HIS HOPE..

YOU STILL YOUNG BARACK OBAMA..
LEARN TO BE HONEST AND DETERMINATED
AS A HUMAN LADY BORN UNDER THE SIGN OF SCORPION..

Cheche   March 5th, 2008 4:13 am ET

A very true sportsman of kind heart! Hilary wouldnt have had the nerve to congratulate Obama if the reverse were the case!
This shows who has the stronger heart.! Obama ride on the nomination is yours!
Obama for America!!!!!!!

Steve from Twin Falls, Idaho   March 5th, 2008 4:12 am ET

YES WE CAN!!!

Unite the Party Hillary and just drop out while you can still achieve this!

Steve
Twin Falls, ID

Yawn Kipper   March 5th, 2008 4:12 am ET

hillary clinton looks like what i plucked away from my dentures, using my mint-flavored dental floss…dangling from a string… just like her campaign.

FRESNO FAMOUS.

Frank Kandid   March 5th, 2008 4:10 am ET

If it wasn't for the CNN blogs, no one would be able to hear my thoughts. No one cares about us seniors, but CNN does. Thanks CNN for making it happen and giving us commonfolk a voice.

BJ of Wyoming   March 5th, 2008 4:08 am ET

Obama, HOw old are you? you know what? you look hot!!! whats the size…??? I want to know…i'll be waiting for the answer…i love you!!!

Frank   March 5th, 2008 4:07 am ET

Yes Obama Can

fuggly betty   March 5th, 2008 4:07 am ET

Indicative of my blog handle, I am the moniker of misery. Hence, I offer the following: The hillbilly rhetoric must end. Vote for change. Vote for America. God bless everyone. Go Raiders.

Luis Antonio Paterno   March 5th, 2008 4:05 am ET

go down Obama08… please surrender now… you can't win the nomination for democrats…Hail to HIllary….

andy   March 5th, 2008 4:02 am ET

I wish Obama is more eloquent, decisive and flamboyant.
His economic advisor really screwed him up big time. This advisor should be shot.

nathan   March 5th, 2008 4:02 am ET

Remember why John kerry lost…he was weak in national security. Obama can never win against Mc Cain. We need a democrat in white house. Hillary is our best chance

kevin   March 5th, 2008 4:01 am ET

Confident of what? Losing??? Get real, you are a VP at best. Democrats in big states across America are speaking loud and clear. Clinton is the best candidate period.

bryanfransico   March 5th, 2008 4:00 am ET

It seems that still Obama is real confident that he has this Nomination clenched. But Mr. Obama got a rude awaking today didnt he

I AM A PROUD HILLRAISER

Dave K   March 5th, 2008 4:00 am ET

Constitution vs. DNC rules?

I don’t know the law well enough but doesn’t the constitution trump party rules?

19th and 26th Amendments prohibit the federal government and the states from forbidding any citizen to vote due to their sex or age (if over 18). Nothing specifically addresses the issue of denying a citizen the right to have his/her vote counted regardless of “a political party” rule but I have to believe that the right to have a citizens vote count would be upheld over a political party “rule” no?…

Dave K,
WA State

tammy   March 5th, 2008 3:58 am ET

mycomments never appear on your comments column so what ' s the poit ?

Obama 08

Claude Calgary   March 5th, 2008 3:57 am ET

Stay the course Obama, you are on the rite track and you are the rite candidate to lead, and win the White House in the next election. So what if Hillary threw the kitchen sink, the tub and toilet in the 23rd hr. There is only so many things you can throw before there is nothing more.

Obama/ Powell ticket 08

florrie   March 5th, 2008 3:56 am ET

The frown, finger, eyes downcast, head movements, stance and cadence and tenor are vintage Martin Luther King, Jr.'s oratory style. Please!

Claudia   March 5th, 2008 3:53 am ET

QUESTION: Do you know why Hillary won Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island?

ANSWER: Because half the country can't stand the arrogant, juvenile, and insulting behavior of the Obama supporters. You call Clinton supporters a bunch of poor, uneducated old people and yet, my friends and I are all professionals with advanced degrees and are all 30 and under. But yet you persist with these false labels and verbal attacks.

LESSON FOR OBAMA SUPPORTERS TONIGHT: You Reap What you Sow.

Demetri Demo   March 5th, 2008 3:51 am ET

Before the inevitable "OBAMA SUX", "HILLARY NEEDS TO DROP OUT" smears begin, at this point, as democrats, we have to realize that we will not win the general election if we grow to hate one candidate or the other.

I for one will be pleased no matter which one is nominated, because BOTH are great for the country. Don't lock in to one candidate or the other; just because Obama or Hillary wins the primary, that does not make him or her president!

Do not make the democrats of the opposing candidate your enemy! We all will need one another come November!

Average Jane   March 5th, 2008 3:50 am ET

Clinton wins THREE states, but does your report mention that? Hell no! It says only that Obama easily won Vermont.

You guys make me sick.

Gloria   March 5th, 2008 3:49 am ET

This the third time i am posting a comment. CNN please, is there something fishy going on here? Anyway i will say it again OBAMA shall prevail the end. Shame on you Hillary, you owe your wins to Manipulation, lies and dirty tricks, they will not take you too far.

Ingrid   March 5th, 2008 3:47 am ET

That's right. The math does not lie.

Fired up and ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama Auguste   March 5th, 2008 3:44 am ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Hi Sen,
As i said we in Africa supported Obama because the republican can't do any effort to develop our Africa.
The Bush admistation is in Irak.
For us ,our dream is to change this politic.
Truly Obama.
Go Obama.

DelphinePr0BAMA   March 5th, 2008 3:41 am ET

God Bless Barack Obama, he will win the white house annyway.

REGINA   March 5th, 2008 3:40 am ET

please ask oprah to publicly suport obama. She must attend all conferences. We want obama as president.

Jake, California   March 5th, 2008 3:37 am ET

Let's keep going people, lies and dirty tricks will only work for a few, not for the entire country.

As a matter of fact, dirt and lies will only hurt the one who throws them.
It may secure a Clinton nomination but leave a widely divided party that will not be able to stand against the Republican or simply turn people towards the Obama camp and thus secure the nomination in that direction…

We must remember that we came in this campaign as the clear underdog to fight against the ESTABLISHMENT. we have come from 20points down to 11straignt victories…We have fought hard and long but there's still more work to do.
Our performances in Ohio and Texas were outstanding, lets take the energy elsewhere and continue to brace ourselves for the WORST NEGATIVITY yet to come….from the whinny dirt digging team! In the end, there will be nothing stronger than the voices of millions calling for change!

Keep up the spirit.

Texans for Hillary   March 5th, 2008 3:36 am ET

The New England Patriots were confident they would win the Superbowl…

maggie   March 5th, 2008 3:33 am ET

Sorry Obama, your free ride is over. Hillary is on her way to the White House! Why don't you save us all a lot of trouble and drop out?

Nadia In Virginia   March 5th, 2008 3:33 am ET

He should be confident…he still leads by a remarkable majority in the delegate count, a count that Mark Penn said would be the sole determining factor in this race. I really wonder why not one pundit tonight had mentioned that Obama had to overcome a twenty point average lead on Hillary just to make these races competitive? Maybe that's where the money went? They keep mentioning his "outspending" Hillary, yet she "wins" and makes a comeback? So, no momentum on Obama's side in making up a twenty point deficit in two weeks in two big states, despite the negative unrelenting attacks from Hillary? He's supposed to upset a twenty-plus point lead in Clinton strongholds, but a slim loss is a "loss"? It's surprising that realism for Obama and receding goal lines per week for the Clinton camp are the same thing.

Hannah   March 5th, 2008 3:32 am ET

People are worried about jobs and the economy.

Whoever promises to repeal NAFTA, limit H1B visas, and stop sending jobs overseas pulls ahead in the Democratic primary. Clinton and Obama are pretty much in agreement on all other issues. The jobs issue pulls in the (former) Edwards voters.

Gary W   March 5th, 2008 3:30 am ET

I want Obama to win, but he can't be a nice guy any more. He must challenge Hillary to detail her "35 years of experience", show what she has ever run or managed, what critical policy decisions she has made and exactly how do they qualify her to be Commander-in-chief on Day One? He needs to show that she's been lying through her teeth all this time to misrepresent and distort her own record. He needs to point out that Hillary has failed at major initiatives and that her "experience" won't mean anything against John McCain. The Obama campaign has to puncture Hillary's balloon if they mean business.

A Mohamud   March 5th, 2008 3:29 am ET

I could be possible only if Mrs. Clinton supports.

Jason   March 5th, 2008 3:28 am ET

It's a fact that today's youth support Obama. It's also a fact that many of these hold college degrees.

However, linking college degrees to education and in turn linking that to wisdom is a dangerous exercise.

The young are often foolish and are easily persuaded. So too are the weak minded who sway from position to position based on the flavour of the month.

Alan   March 5th, 2008 3:28 am ET

He wish in the end we will see his real face he is TALK and ONLY TALK we dont need TALKS we need ACTIONS after 8 years of Bush we neeed some one strong and experiance to change thing and HILLERY is only one that can do it and she WON the inportent BLUE states big and don't forget that we don't have FL and IL in the count beacuse if we count them she is leading him by ~150 it all be clear only in June in Denver, CO

** GO HILLERY 08 **

Abraham   March 5th, 2008 3:28 am ET

Not to sound demeaning or rude in any way, because I think he's doing a good thing by not admitting defeat after these three losses, but to remain so overtly confident in such a manner seems sort of naive.

This is the very reason why I am voting for Hillary Clinton and not Obama: because he is all for the talk and doesn't let his actions show for anything. Without the talk and the rhetoric, he's sort of bland.

mister foreigner   March 5th, 2008 3:27 am ET

Rhode Island and Ohio

Lisa   March 5th, 2008 3:26 am ET

Oh, please! The big states that it takes for a Democrat to win in the general election have decided, and they have decided to vote for a CHANGE THEY CAN BELIEVE IN!!! If you really want to talk about someone who is splitting the party, talk to Senator Obama.

kingsley   March 5th, 2008 3:25 am ET

obama is too proud

Carl Johnson   March 5th, 2008 3:24 am ET

I believe the prolong campaigning between Obama and Clinton will hurt the party in November. Clinton does not and will not have enough delegates to win party nomination. If the party still award her the nomination based on battleground states then the party is in error and actively ignored the rest of America. If this become the result, I will vote Republican. I do not want to re-live Florida (G.W Bush). McCain has integrity and ran a clean campaign.

Carl K. Johnson
North Carolina

Jesse Bouffe   March 5th, 2008 3:20 am ET

Jamal Simmons one of the CNN political Team is a little over the edge and seems a bit racist.
He needs to tone it down or be toned down by CNN.
I find his political participation to be ignorance and off topic most of the time.
You cannnot possibly be objective journalists with these kinds of employees that you tout as your "best" political team.
That woman who is a super delegate needs to remove herself as well as she is using her position as a politcal platform that is obvious to the public who she supports and until this election is over she needs to take leave from CNN as an on screen employee if she intends to be a superdelegate. This is unethical. I am sure she is a great politco, she just needs to choose journalist or activist…the two do not go together if you intend to maintain your professional journalistic integrity.
CNN is very biased. I have done a comprehensive study of how you choose to mention the names of Obama and Clinton. Including , how many times Obama is mentioned first, and in what context positive vs. negative, and how many times Clinton is mentioned etc.
You would be surprised at the results of my study but then again maybe not.
I have you figured out.
You are biased towards Obama.
You play to the psyche of the audience with your script utilizing subliminal tactics of brainwashing.
Maybe you are too stupid to realize you are doing this, but you ARE doing this and I see it.
CHEERS and JEERS for CNN

Jay   March 5th, 2008 3:19 am ET

I think she did ok/ for now but now she must tell us what bill & her is up to. I've been marriage 2 times and i divorce due to lack of trust. So as of now we need to ask will bill be running the white house or not , so i think BILL WILL TAKE THAT CALL NOT HILL. as he is the man of the house. BUT IF HE'S BEING LIKE WAS HE B4 ?????? Obama should hit her on that, as she is hitting his wife behide close doors. bUT AS A BLACK MAN I WILL NOT CHANGE MY VOTE , I JUST WANT VOTE PERIOD, AND I'M SURE THATS HOW MOST BLACKS FEEL. WHICH IS WHAT THE REPUL. WANT.

alice   March 5th, 2008 3:17 am ET

Hmmmm… On the contrary, Barack gets one week of media scrutiny and he loses his ground. What does that say about his greater electability if he were to go up against the Republicans? Hillary, on the other hand, has had the heat on her since February and she manages to come ahead when it counts.

Gordon Olvera   March 5th, 2008 3:12 am ET

It's not over till the fat lady sings and I haven't heard any voices yet! Hillary's a fighter….just what the country needs…not a proselytizer of hollow promises. Obama has great words…not much substance. Hillary's the real deal.

FrankSmith   March 5th, 2008 3:11 am ET

Hillary's wins of the BIG states can be explained in simple terms:

"Superstar, Name Recognition!"
It is like the Superdelegates who made the commitment before the peoples' votes were in!!

Hillary and her supporters do not have to worry, Obama will easily win these BIG states in the general election.

As you can see, the Superdelegates, like the BIG states, will soon wake up!!

Ana Vega.   March 5th, 2008 3:11 am ET

That's the spirit, Go Obama. "Si se puede" CHANGE.

Harry Geyer   March 5th, 2008 3:09 am ET

I don't usually make it a point to listen to conservative radio but I work next to a person with conservative views and we have to compromise on the radio station so, I was surprised today when one of the hosts said something that I totally agree with. It's a sad day when Republicans are encouraged to forgo thier own primaries just so they can "sabotage" a candidate that they know will obliterate any chance of another Repblican getting into office. And this was comming from a right wing conservative. It truely is sad. I can't say that I blame them however. After all it's our own parties decision to make the rules but, I don't think they anticipated this type of election.

mike   March 5th, 2008 3:09 am ET

yes, obama will surely win!! Because the three voting locations in Ohio African American rich counties could have their voting time extended for barack obama. Because crazy supporters could hand out and collect caucus ballots at the day time before the caucus starts for barack obama. Because you supporters scare H supporters away at Iowa and Texas and NV. Because you always do go in caucus in these extreme ways!! This is the kind of politician we want?? who claims to be more electable in general election (not a caucus, unfortunately)!!???

Cecilia Grajeda   March 5th, 2008 3:08 am ET

The most important election since the Depression may be decided by Oprah fans and Inspired first time voters. The fact that so many Obama worshippers say they will vote for McCain if Obama loses, tells us that they have no idea what is at stake. Obama didn't get them out to vote. Their wallets did and if you refuse to vote for Hillary because "your side lost", then you will seal all our fates. The republicans want Obama to win {notice how they say nice things about him?} because he will be easy to beat. Hillary has a history with our biased media and she is still standing.

Alvin   March 5th, 2008 3:08 am ET

Obama is right — He'll win. The numbers do not lie. The Clinton machine can't change that.atl least above board it can't.

Bob Smith   March 5th, 2008 3:06 am ET

President Obama excites American voters the same way JFK did. This is very good for America's future.

kevin in iowa   March 5th, 2008 3:05 am ET

I think Obama is finally being questioned by voters. His reluctance to answer questions concerbibg his ties to Rezko, former weathermrn, and his continued "revisions" of certain facts may be finally showing people he is just a old politician who wants us to "hope" he is a new one.

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Mbame   March 5th, 2008 3:04 am ET

Go ahead Obama. You only can beat Mc Cain at the final race.

BOB OSANO   March 5th, 2008 3:03 am ET

he got it he,s doing it and yes we can.as im placing my comment songs all over the world are being produced about obama. Obama in my view is not a candidate, he is phenomenal and nothing not even the great armies of the world can stop an idea whose time has come.good winning mr obama

Gloria   March 5th, 2008 3:02 am ET

OBAMA WILL PREVAIL!!!!!!!!!!!

Gloria   March 5th, 2008 3:01 am ET

I must say i cant believe that voters in Ohio fell for Hillary's dirty tactics, I am confident that Obama will win the nomination in the end. I hope that all democrats will remember that Hillary was ready to sink her own party by trying to portray McCain and herself as experienced and Obama as only offering speeches. That is betrayal of one's own party. By now everybody should realise that it all about her own ambition rather than the people of America. In the end the people's choice will prevail because nothing can stand in the way of the millions of voices calling for change. Shame on on you Hillary. OBAMA 08′

Shina balogun   March 5th, 2008 3:00 am ET

I am confident that OBAMA will win nomination.

A. P. Johnson   March 5th, 2008 3:00 am ET

Senator Barack Obama thank you very much for no Sewage Politics.

Sean   March 5th, 2008 2:57 am ET

Barack Obama should realize that nothing is certain until the very end. He should have learned that from his friend in Chicago who is now standing trial….

mary   March 5th, 2008 2:54 am ET

I think the the CNN "Projections" were misleading people — As soon as I brought up your site it looked as if you were saying that Clinton had already won.

I think that it would be "best" if media would just report the facts of the moment and then the "truth" when they are evident.

MJG, Castle Rock, CO   March 5th, 2008 2:54 am ET

Go Obama.You are right. The game is over for Clinton.

C. Doubek   March 5th, 2008 2:53 am ET

Senator Clinton has refered twice now that she received $10.00 from a woman to aid her campaign. That was all she could spare. Also reported Clinton gave five mil of her own money to aid her campaign. But upon money coming in she took back her five mil. Because it was a loan. Did she return the ten dollars to the woman who needed the money more? Also what about the Clinton tax thing?

Tony   March 5th, 2008 2:51 am ET

To Obama: Sorry bud but you lost Ohio. Game over and thank you for playing.

googstar*   March 5th, 2008 2:50 am ET

blah,blah,blah!! please, Obama tell us your solutions to the big problems we're facing as a nation and quit with the preaching!!! somehow you manage to say a whole lot of nothing and the excessive pausing is annoying!!!

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:48 am ET

He's right. He'll lose maybe 20 delegates total and lead by 80 when we awake.

No biggie, 12 outta 15 ain't bad.

Ron   March 5th, 2008 2:47 am ET

Shame on you Ohio, and shame on you Texas for letting Billiary dupe you into believing her cock and bull about the economy, healthcare, NAFTA and far sure the war in Iraq. You have demonstrated the same gullibility you showed when you chose to elect this country bumpkin we have in the White House now. What in the world are you thinking????
All I can say is ignorance and arrogance is a very dangerous combination. (See George W. Bush). Let's just hope and pray that the remaining states have more awareness and common sense collectively than you have shown in supporting Billiary who has no shot a beating John McCain is November. The elephants are no doubt celebrating your ignorance and your arrogance!!

Bob   March 5th, 2008 2:45 am ET

Obama's comment that he had nearly the same delegate lead that he has yesterday morning in his defeats in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island is nothing more than wishful thinking and an attempt to gloss over those losses to Clinton and coming out to look good. It reminds me of the German army's communiques from the eastern front during WWII after its defeat at Stalingrad that it was advancing backward.

Dr. James Beaty   March 5th, 2008 2:43 am ET

Does the reporting media miss the fact that the total number of Republican voters in the Texas primary is less than EITHER Obama or Clintons democratic vote count. Does anyone think that is a bit odd in a state SO strongly Republican? It is not because the democrats galvanized the political landscape, it's because all the Republicans voted in the open primary for Hillary Clinton because they feel she can't beat Mccain. Hardcore Republicans waited hours to vote for Hillary and giggled the whole time. Check the stats on the registered republicans that voted Hillary I think you'll be shocked

George   March 5th, 2008 2:43 am ET

Obama has done well. Better than anyone expected. But I think HE – rather than Hillary – has a decision to make now. Hillary has managed to make him look like a deer caught in the headlights, reducing him from presidential nominee material to "community organizer in chief." The 3.am. and racially-tinged darkened ads Hillary ran against him may not be fair, but he cannot continue to turn the cheek or use tongue-in-cheek cleverness to defeat her. Not when she is bloodying him up like this. No one cares that she was unfair…not when she wins convincingly like this.

So Obama has a choice. Exit now while he still has the air of moral and enlightened leadership…or take the battle to Hillary with as much venom and vigor as she has done to him the past week. Let voters see that this candidacy has teeth and knows when to bare them. Enough with the kid gloves. Obama may risk his image as a change candidate in the short term, but not if he shows voters he can win the tough fights when extraordinary fierceness demands equal intensity. But if change implodes due to Obama's tendency to bunt everytime Hillary launches a rocket of a fastball at his head and knees, then voters will start to wonder (they have already). He has to decide if he wants to play in the skybox or down on the field where the game is being played, dirt and all. Otherwise, the intergrity of the change message dissolves before an onslaught of noise, innuendo, veiled epithets and accusations of empty rhetoric, as Hillary simply pushes him around until "the math" no longer matters in any practical sense.

Stop being Hillary's punching bag, Obama. The Clintons know how to fight ruthlessly and viciously without looking bad – they are masters at it. You have to find a way to politically hit back and stagger them. And your message HAS to begin answering the substance challenge, because the voters like your message, but they need more than faith in a slogan to pull that lever decisively in your favor. Give Hillary as good as you get. It is the only "math" that the Clintons understand or care about, and now the voters seem to think that substance and fight trump the power of words. They want to feel good, and you do help them do that….but they also want to know that you know when to go into combat as much as consensus. Hillary, in spite of her tactics, has answered that call, bluntly but effectively. She is turning your talent for finesse into a perceived liability. You still have the higher ground to define your own appeal on REAL TERMS. With her Texas and Ohio wins, the electorate may start to believe that "no you can't" if you dont stop letting her choose the battleground and preempt with tactics that undermine you…while you let her skate along unchallenged even with the years of scandal that make her a lightening rod for Republican ire in a general election. Because in the end, while you hold FAR more appeal than she, people wont help you close the deal until you show them that the reality you promise is as real as the fight that Hillary promises. People want change…but they know that being "nice" wont achieve it, and given a choice between "fight" and "nice", the former is a lot more likely to produced a result than the latter…unless you show the voters STARTING TODAY, why you are right and she is wrong. You will not lawyer your way to the nomination with clever answers and tag lines. Dont let her diminish or denigrate your style in further, not if you wish to seriously stay in the race.

Democrat for Hillary   March 5th, 2008 2:42 am ET

Obama buckled under pressure, and he would never last against McCain. He has not been vetted. Hillary is a FIGHTER, and tonight, the Clinton team is to be congratulated. They fought hard, and won. Sen. Clinton deserve some praise for this victory. When the odds and pressure are on — Hillary delivers for the Democratic party.

Fem4Hillary   March 5th, 2008 2:41 am ET

Obama in order to be the Dems nominee …you need to WIN important Dem states!! You "side deals" are coming to light..drip by drip, we will finally see "who you really are".

GOOOOO HILLLARYYY!! ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE BABY!!!!

Vikki, Tennessee   March 5th, 2008 2:38 am ET

His speeches are starting to sound very redundant. From Savannah to Seattle, from Boise to Birmingham- we really hope you DON'T get the nomination.

guudboi   March 5th, 2008 2:38 am ET

Will some people just get the maths right? no matter what Obama will be nominated as Dems candidate. He put a good fight in where the Clintons claimed to be their base TX. His strategy is working for him against the clintons arrogance (She believes that all will be wrapped up on Feb 5)

Noel   March 5th, 2008 2:36 am ET

Ohio & Texas has voted based on American problems…for a moment they did not think about the rest of the world. which ever President they choose effects the rest of the world. For god sake we dont need Clinton again. We in Asia were hoping for someone new and wanted to change the present Washington policy which the rest of the world is not happy about. We want Barack Obama….

Barack Obama…"08

abraham   March 5th, 2008 2:33 am ET

Mr.Obama. go forward.yu have won most states and have more of the pledeged delegates.No one can stop yu now.I dont think there will be another Ohio for Mrs Clinton after today.

asha sharma   March 5th, 2008 2:32 am ET

senator obama you are the best hope for bringing peace in the world and getting us out of afganistan and iraq mess. you speak the language of humanity. don't let the clinton's scare you!

chimezie   March 5th, 2008 2:31 am ET

Its interesting to note, that Obama is magnanimus in victory and also a sports man when he loses. Every time he loses he congratulates and conceeds. Hillary needs to learn from this. She has a do or die mentality thats not good for a leader at any level.

Thats the mentality of the so called leaders in the third world nations and i hope Americans dont accommodate such a leader. It will take them centuries before George Washington's Presidency.

Godwin   March 5th, 2008 2:31 am ET

yes he can win the nomination regardless what happen in texa and ohio i think so let wait and see to the end may good God uphold him to the end Amen

florrie   March 5th, 2008 2:29 am ET

Watching Obama speaking tonight, I was once again struck by a distinct familiarity that I hadn't been able to place, but tonight it clicked into place. His body language from the turning of his head to the sharply downcast eyes to his mannerisms have aped Martin Luther King Jr.'s style of oratory to a "t". Please don't plagiarize that!

R   March 5th, 2008 2:29 am ET

i cant wait to visit this new place called Island Ohio

Khonda   March 5th, 2008 2:28 am ET

I think the Democrat Party is being silly. Get the primaries out of the way by endorsing your biggest hope for presidency namely Obama. People like Edwards and Al Gore think they are doing good by not endorsing but at the end of the day, you will all lose!!! Hillary Clinton is now doing more damage to the party than the Republicans ever will. The only way to stop her is to timely back Obama who will still win the nomination anyway before she does any more damage.
KC

joanna   March 5th, 2008 2:27 am ET

this clearly show the US has the government it wants and therefore deserves and doesn't want change. Hence, proves that the majority of its people are uneducated, ignorant and arrogant……change will therefore be brought on by the rest of the world while the US Americans can deal with their decisions…this is like the rise and no fall of the Roman Empire. History repeats itself, always. But I very much doubt that those who voted for Clinton are educated enough or intelligent enough to even have a brain.

tambe   March 5th, 2008 2:26 am ET

This comment is for John King.
A week ago you said that Hillary Clinton has to win big in Ohio and Texas to make her case continuation. She has not won big in those states though and so my question is why don't you guys place more emphasis on that rather than just jumping into her tune and forgetting the reality.

Jane   March 5th, 2008 2:26 am ET

Obama will win the nomination!!

GO OBAMA '08!!

casey   March 5th, 2008 2:26 am ET

I am so proud of our guy:) Despite all of her negative attacks and smear campaigns, he was a good sport and congratulated her on her "wins". Even though these wins mean NOTHING for Hillary! I'm sure it's nice to win after losing for a MONTH, but in the grand scheme of things…Obama has this nomination locked! Watch for the superdelegates to start switching to him in the coming weeks, watch his win in Miss and Wyoming,a close race in Penn and a solid win in NC. At that point, it will be impossible for Hillary to catch up and the rest of the superdelegates will come on over to our side.

Obama 08!!!

Lale Kirkup   March 5th, 2008 2:25 am ET

To all the media, especially "the best political team" on earth:

Can you please demand that Mrs. Clinton make her income tax returns, her husband's overseas deals, her White House logs etc.??
Enough is enough. Mrs. Clinton has intimidated all of you so much that you are not doing your job and demanding these essential pieces of information.

John   March 5th, 2008 2:25 am ET

By bullying voters, thats what his staff did in Texas.
US should send Carter and Biden to monitor US primary and keep check on bullies.

Jean   March 5th, 2008 2:24 am ET

Obama confident he'll win nomination

Wonder if that is because he has his Middle East connections backing him and just how will he repay them?

William S. Templeton   March 5th, 2008 2:23 am ET

Do you guys have a three year old doing your editing?

alfadni mohammed   March 5th, 2008 2:23 am ET

i am following the US election from Sudan, and because this election will have a great impact for the future of the world, and the Sudan spatially, I am monitoring it very closely and daily, I have a very great feeling toward sen obama, and i dont feel comfortable toward sen Clinton regarding the overseas policy, and I wish that next president of the US will improve the SUDANESE AND US relation, and help us without effecting our growing economy, and I wish that amerce will left the sanction against the sudan and create a new jobs for the people of sudan, I think if amerce realy want to help the people of sudan this will happen by improving our economy not by imposing a new sanction toward the Sudanese government, the only way to stop the war in darfour is by creating a new jobs by investing there stop the illegal fighting groups, as well as giving the Sudanese legal government to defend its self

charles andre   March 5th, 2008 2:19 am ET

go on Senator Obama, go on, till victory !

eJay   March 5th, 2008 2:19 am ET

I'm not really surprised that Hilary won Ohio and Texas, but I am surprised that even with the big wins tonight she will only gain about 25- 30 delegates without the Texas caucauses yet to be included which will probably be in favor of Barack. I was hoping Barack would sweep tonight so that we as a party could have one candidate to support unitedly. Now we have many months of torture ahead of us watching our two candidates shread each other to pieces. Is there going to be enough energy left to fight the republican party?

idahosa, Canada   March 5th, 2008 2:19 am ET

Considering the polls some weeks back before the contest march 4, hillary was clearly ahead by double digit lead. Obama did pretty well to have closed the gap and split the delegates almost evenly with her.

Obama gave a sound speech today and showed the grace for which i love him for. Congratulating his rivals on both sides and staying true to his message was cleary the way to go.

Did his speech sound like he is over confident? i don't think so. Anything less than that would have amounted to giving in to the hillary's negative attack.

Please Barack don't change your message and keep speaking to the hearts and minds of americans that desperately need the change from the dirty politics played in washington.

LeRoy   March 5th, 2008 2:16 am ET

Are you really ready for the swift boat boys?…Nows your chance to bail out before everything in your whole life will be out for the world to know after the swift boat boys are done…I'm not sure youre ready for them if youre crying now about little ole hillary picking on you…just go away!!!

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:16 am ET

let Americans allow a visionary leader like Barack Obama to take the pretigious seat in the white house. it will the greatest mistake if mr. Obama fail to clinch the ticket.

If given the chance, I will question Clinton what exactly has she got left in the white house? enough is enough for same old guns. enough is enough for same music. Lets CHANGE the music.

GODWIN
(from: London)

kelvin   March 5th, 2008 2:15 am ET

i want to really which to use this mediue to congratulate sen.barack obama for campaing in this u.s eletion. i strongly believe that joy will take is coures at the end of the day . i am strongly with your party in this great road . victory is sure in the end

melinda   March 5th, 2008 2:13 am ET

I am confident that Obama will be the democrartic nominee. He should stay optimistic as always. My prayers are with you Obama. You are indeed our future president. We are born fighters…. Obama 08

Tired   March 5th, 2008 2:11 am ET

Before this turns into a deluge of poorly spelled hate rhetoric from rabid obama fans talking about hillary not really having any experience, or angry old women who don't understand people can dislike hillary without it being because she's a woman, I'd like people to realize that he makes a valid points. The close-ness of the races tonight has turned the actual delegate rewards into a draw, and he will maintain the same approx lead he held before tonight.

Jeff   March 5th, 2008 2:10 am ET

He is 100% correct. OBAMA 2008

Hillary's desperate, negative campaigning (driven no doubt by a new crop of political attack dogs after her original staff was shown the door) is doing absolutely nothing to get a Democrat into the White House. Obama is an intelligent, respectable, experienced and insightful candidate who will deliver. Hillary, on the other hand, is every conservative's dream candidate. This is all about the big prize, folks, let's not throw it away.

OBAMA 2008

Chuma   March 5th, 2008 2:10 am ET

I think he is right. I guess people were looking for a change in the balance and that why Hilary did well on March 4th. Congrats to her anyway, but I dont think she will get the nomination.

Marcia   March 5th, 2008 2:10 am ET

I hope so. Clinton is an Illuminati witch. What a sad day for the U.S. and world if she gains the presidency.

Chris   March 5th, 2008 2:09 am ET

i think Obama will win the nomination. Clinton should accept a VP position and pledge to save the country together. They will make a great team if Clinton were a little humble.

Go Obama.

Lindsay Graham   March 5th, 2008 2:09 am ET

You go Barack! Don't let those thieving Clintons take it away. You could run as an independent if you wanted to.

BO   March 5th, 2008 2:09 am ET

Wyoming & Mississippi (It's Up To You)

The Tale of the Tape
(12-3) Obama vs. (3-12) Clinton

Lee, NYC   March 5th, 2008 2:09 am ET

I hope Obama isn't going anywhere, much less get the nomination
but everyone should know hope needs help. God helps those who help themselves and hoping doesn't put food on the table.

N from Canada   March 5th, 2008 2:08 am ET

Americans:
Please know the world is watching all of this transpire. Mud slinging and false allegations at a time when your country should be pulling together…what a waste!

Get the facts straight before you start saying things about Canada and NAFTA and what was said (or not said). It's a real shame that given the state of the world at the moment that the only thing that seems to be uppermost in people's minds is how to disgrace a democratic process. Hmmmmmm….I wonder how much this will influence those that do not have a democratic process and sway them to keep what they have?

Brian   March 5th, 2008 2:07 am ET

I dont know about that anymore…He has allowed Clinton to get away with a lot of things. And still he still want to cuddle and hug her. If he doesnt get the nomination he should have no one to blame but himself.
He allowed her to get away with the so called years of experience she claims to have and we all know that claim is BS. Obama also allowed her to define him as lacking substance and is all about speeches. The truth is that both their policy plan are very similar and specifically so too. And recently Obama allowed Clinton to get away with the idea that she is better prepared to be commander in chief. We know that this is a blatantly ludicrous. Significantly also, he let her commandeer the media while he did nothing about it.
She is going to come at him even harder in the next few weeks. He hasnt seen anything yet. Still he wants to play the nice guy role in this crucial race. He has neglected to use all the ammunition that Clinton has afforded him. Her eccentricities and tactics could have been turned around and used against her. Yet Obama took and still wants to take the high road. It is a shame. And honestly I think it is quite naive on his part. I have to give Clinton some credit for her victories even though I am an Obama supporter.
My advise to Obama is that he should role up his sleeves and fight hard. His supporters wants him to fight. He doesn't have to fight dirty but he needs to fight….especially, he shouldn't let Clinton define him and the election to her advantage. He shouldn't let her get away with the those bogus claims she makes about her experiences.
Obama lost tonight and Clinton won hands down, dirty politic or not.

Eric   March 5th, 2008 2:07 am ET

Now that Hillary has effectively taken Obama off his game by relentless attacks, it's time for Obama to get tough on her. Turn about is fair play, folks: SHOW US YOUR TAX RETURNS HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

john   March 5th, 2008 2:07 am ET

obama will be the nomination, hillary will cry again in denver @ the dnc.

Debbie   March 5th, 2008 2:06 am ET

Sen. Obama you have my support 100%!! I am so looking forward to you being President of the United States. No matter what they sling at you, remember Hillary is the queen of sleaze, corruption, and APPARENTLY EXTREME DIVISIVENESS. You said it was going to be hard but like you I'm in it to win it. It will be awhile before I can watch CNN again. I have to wait until witch's celebration dies down.

Zaenal Mutaqin   March 5th, 2008 2:06 am ET

I really want you be the president. Go, Obama go!. We are the people of Kuningan, West Java, Indonesia pray for your winning.

Vote Obama   March 5th, 2008 2:02 am ET

Obama Supporter

Tonight you did a remarkable job, and the message you gave reminded me of the man who started out on this path. Don't let the media nor Hillary Clinton make you loose sight of who you are, and what you are trying to accomplish for this country. Keep fighting because I believe that through you God has something great in-store for this country. I'm really tired of seeing the Bush's and the Clinton's controling this country. It is definitely time for a change. Hillary Clinton has voted right along with president Bush on a lot of important issues, she was suppose to be the voice for democrats, but she failed to let her voice be heard. In Janurary she was missing in action when the Senate was voting on some issue. That is why I know that it is time for CHANGE. I know that you're not just talking about change, I know that you will fight hard to see it through.

CHANGE IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEED.

Mr Din, Nevada   March 5th, 2008 2:02 am ET

Barack said "We know this: No matter what happens tonight, we have nearly the same delegate lead as we had this morning, and we are on our way to winning this nomination,"

Prior March 4's primary, Barack Hussein Omaba leading 110 delegates, Now it is about 70 delegates..wait till tomorrow.. maybe will be about 20 delegates leading…

averagejoe   March 5th, 2008 2:01 am ET

BO's so-called "Big Mo" has ended tonight and this is the beginning of the end of his bid for the democratic nomination. It's because the democratic base has awaken now from the spell that he has cast in the previous weeks. They now have a much clearer idea of what he truly is, which is not what he has been saying he is. The cloud of doubt is now all over him partly because of his own doing after he lied about that meeting between his senior economic aide and the Canadians. His credibility has been damaged and the ongoing trial of his friend Rezco in the weeks to come won't even help him repair this damage on his character. The influx of some superdelegates to his camp will stop and they may even shift to HC's side now. Of course, they will start flocking to the new "comeback kid" – HC.

DD   March 5th, 2008 2:00 am ET

How Obama if going to win the deadly and destructive republicans if he can not even take just a minus pressure.

Larry   March 5th, 2008 2:00 am ET

Oh Obama don't be so sure about winning the nomination. You are full of sounds zzZZZZZZZZzzZZZZZZZZZzzZZZZZZZZZZZzZZZZZzZZZZZZZZz.

CHINO   March 5th, 2008 2:00 am ET

Yeah right confident to win the nominations……. In your dreams……..

Hillary 08 "YES WE WILL"

Asok, Takoma, MD   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

While Obama may be right about his lead on the delegate count, he should remember that, if he continuously let Hillary Clinton define him negatvely, he stands to lose the nomination. Hillary has a lot of negatives which Obama can capitalize on, should he want to win the democratic nomination. I see the Kerry phenomenon happening to Obama. The American people respond positively to negative campaigning, so if Obama feels he will be the nominee by playing nice, he will end up losing. What about the numerous scandals that plagued Hillary Clinton during the Clinton era? Are they not worthy of being brought to the fore front by Mr nice (Obama) ? !!Go for the kill Obama!!

roy t   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

I for one will no longer be voting for Obama as of Feb. 29th when one of his campaign volunteers handing out stickers and trying to get people to volunteer in burlington,vermont told me i would have you sign up to volunteer but the Obama campaign doesn't want, nor need handicaps volunteering, only people that can actually do anything, so he lost my vote in the fall

Darrell   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

It never fails that the rules changes when it comes to the Clintons. Somehow, the Clintons are able to set the bar towards when Democratic party will have an nomination. Bill Clintons said that Hillary would have to win big in both states Ohio and Texas, however she didn't. Yet, the race goes on. When do my vote or other voters' vote count? Are we voting for a canidate that may not get the nomination because he did everything right? Despite the fact that neither candidate will get to the magic number; when do we stop to ask the the voters who they want? If my fellow voters give my candidate the primary count and the superdelegates intervene and choose the other candidate do you expect me to vote for that candidate after violating the delegate count?
John McCain is gaining momentum and yet a selfish candidate is willing to risk exhausting the Democratic party and definitely cause a loss to McCain. If we are to win this election by a clear margin, I suggest we start now. Enough with the bloodshed. Maybe I'll just vote for McCain during the General Election. This will be my first time voting for a republican, but at least I know my vote will count.

Nick in Las Vegas   March 5th, 2008 1:58 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON, THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

D   March 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET

Before the last 3 days, I held both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama in high esteem. However, after Senator Clinton's last despate resort tactics, she reminded me that at her core she is all beauracracy and will do anything to win. Including using the same fear tactics she accused the Republicans of using by posing a "what would you do if a call came in at 3a.m." question. And smear tactics by incenuating that Senator Obama is a Muslim. Senator Obama does the Nation well as he stood ready to debate and resolve the issues that face this wonderful Nation, and honorably represent his Christian Beliefs.

Mark Bellefontaine   March 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET

So does Obama and his "followers" still think Hilary Clinton should step aside and let them stroll on to the Democratic Nomination. I find this very insulting to all those people who voted for Hilary and for those whose voices have not been heard yet. How dare this man who has nothing concrete to offer and has managed to hypnotize the american public into believing he was some sort of "second coming" demonstrate such disdain for the democratic process that he would suggest that with a 100 delegate lead, Hilary Clinton should step aside and let him take the nomination.

Lawrence   March 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET

I'm looking forward to Obama winning the normination.

jone   March 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET

obama may be right in one way,he maybe in position beat jone maccin,
obama still lead in delegate count.

Vince   March 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET

Hillary Wins Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island. CONGRATULATIONS.

Just shows how unfair and undemocratic the caucuses are when the same state can vote both primary and caucus on the same day and have different results.

Same thing happened with Washington state.

BlackMAN 4 Hillary 08   March 5th, 2008 1:56 am ET

Best Of Luck, But Texas and Ohio is for Hillary. We need experience and we are not ready to take the chance or gamble! Please continue to support the Democratic Party. No hard feelings , but my we have to vote on the best person and not use sexism and reverse racism
!

Alex   March 5th, 2008 1:56 am ET

I find it hard to believe that one candidate would call unfair act. Well it seem to me that Mrs. Clinton decided to campaign in Florida. Even thought they did not have an election, but the delegate was there for the taking. For Obama to say it was it wasn’t fair that he didn’t have a chance to campaign there. This shows that he is not ready to be President. No one told him not to go to Florida, nor stopped him. He chose not to go there and now cries foul? I don’t think Mrs. Clinton need to split her delegate or that Florida should not be counted. It was Obama’s lack of foresight and his campaign managers lack of foresight to campaign in Florida. Is it not Democratic to have every state count? Or is it just only the ones that You want to count?

Cody S. - Montgomery, AL   March 5th, 2008 1:55 am ET

Clinton is only prolonging the inevitable demise of her candidacy. If she hadn't taken a turn down Negative Avenue, she wouldn't have even seen victories tonight. People have had enough of the Clinton brand of "politics as usual".

If Hillary Clinton had any respect for her party or for the goal of having a Democrat in the White House this fall, she'd work the math and drop out. Obviously she wants this protracted nomination to draw out much longer though.

Vince   March 5th, 2008 1:55 am ET

Continue to run away from the reporters like you did at the press conference last time and soon no one will believe you. What was that you said? "I've already answered 8 questions" Oh, I'm sorry that the 15 minutes you spent not answering, but running around the questions was wasting your precious campaigning time. Well, it showed in your results today in Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas didn't it?

David   March 5th, 2008 1:54 am ET

No. He won't win the nomination because his hot air rhetoric is becoming more and more obvious to voters everyehere, even in the black communities. People are starting to realize that Barak doesn't know what he is doing. He is stealing material everywhere – making back room deals because he simply hasn't got enough knowledge and experience to make core decisions on his own. Too young. Too radical. Not enough record for getting things done for the people. The haze is fading and so is Obama's hope & change dreams. Americans want results from someone who can deliver. He can't. He can't beat McCain, either. Please start being fair an impartial. And DON"T beat up on Hillary. No one wants to see bias or brutality.

Christopher Tan   March 5th, 2008 1:53 am ET

Congratulations Hillary for winning 3 out of 4 contests this Tuesday. Although CNN has never posted my comments in spite of my numerous postings, I's glad to note that some of my comments have been used effectively by Hillary and her campaigners; words and phrases like-"Yes you can" is good but "Yes We Will" is better, It's a long and winding road(by the Beatles), It's not over till it"s over, solutions and not just words and rhetorics. Do you also notice that Obama doesn't sound that confident and seemed a little lost for words at his speech at San Antonia today? Hope you continue to win in each and every one of the remaining primaries but do it in a convincing, effective and fair manner and your fellow Americans will respect you morefor that. Good luck from an admirer from Singapore

John O   March 5th, 2008 1:52 am ET

Thats the way to look at it Obama…We are backing you up 100%!!!!.

Nate   March 5th, 2008 1:52 am ET

I was really proud watching Barack Obama give his speech. The truth is, he doesn't have to do anything like what Senator Clinton is doing in order to win the nomination. He's got integrity in spades, and she's just lacking.

As long as he remains dignified and runs a campaign that his supporters can be proud of, everything will be okay. I would hate for Clinton's standards of integrity to rub off on him or more likely on his staff.

For those people working for Senator Obama: Please don't stoop to Hillary's level. Continue to make us proud. Maintain integrity. If you make a mistake, just admit it and we'll keep on moving with you. Not being able to admit a mistake is what GWB and Hilllary Clinton are most famous for. Let them "do them" and we'll continue to change the world one believer at a time.

Obama will not win a campaign built around negative attacks because the people that like him and believe in his candidacy believe in his ability to be different and truthful. All he has to do is continue to inspire us to be the people that we know we are.

Don't waste time getting into specifics in speeches either — if people are serious about understanding policies, they can EASILY read them. the details are too cumbersome to deal with on a stage.

God Bless America,

The world is watching.

Ruel   March 5th, 2008 1:52 am ET

It will be downhill for Obama from this day on. Obama lost because he's been unmasked as a two-faced hypocrite.

He makes all this sanctimonious speeches about how different he is from other politicians and then get caught speaking with a forked-tongue about NAFTA. This is the beginning of the end for this con man who almost got everyone hoodwinked with smooth-talk and soothing words.

He tried to pull a fast one by trying to get Hillary to quit while everyone was mesmerized.

Not so fast Obama, we're on to you now. We're staying with Momma.

Heather   March 5th, 2008 1:51 am ET

I am a Texas Republican, and I am wondering why the press isn't reporting on the effect of Limbaugh encouraging voters to go for Hillary in our open primary. While I didn't do this (too many other important primaries), I know many who did. Also, Texans would gleefully tell you that they did this in exit polls. Trust me. So why hasn't this effect been measured. In my heart, I am sure this is what has defeated Obama today, but I was hoping the press would do their job and verify it!

Well......   March 5th, 2008 1:51 am ET

I guess we will see. Senator Clinton can and will win. She is the Democrats best candidate to win the White House. The idea is to win the White House, this is just the process to get there.

Happy McCain supporter   March 5th, 2008 1:48 am ET

I love this party. Keep voting for Hillary everyone!

(Texas, Rhode Island, and Ohio just crowned us President McCain!)

James Thurber   March 5th, 2008 1:47 am ET

Obama's path to the Democratic nomination is definitely not clear. Clinton is catching up in the delegate totals, and she's likely to get the endorsement of many superdelegates after her success tonight. Discounting her at this stage of the process is shortsighted.

shaun   March 5th, 2008 1:47 am ET

I do believe america wants better, but if you really want the best you better choose this man, and if you do not choose this man you will see no change in america but more of the same.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 1:45 am ET

Senator Obama is the most eloquent, inspiring leader certainly of my lifetime and perhaps in the history of modern politics. He will withstand the onslaught of the Clintons. We do not need to return to the scandals of the Clinton legacy. look at the History of the Clintons and the endless scandal from Arkansas to the Whitehouse to New York. With the corruption, sex sandals and mysterious deaths that follow them, it is amazing to me that any moral, upstanding citizen would want to return to that sort of leadership in our country. Go forward Senator Obama with your positive inspiring message to our country and to the world. The better person will win. The Millions of people that support you are still here and we ARE the majority. You have more votes and more delegates and we will not let the Clintons bully this Presidency from you. God bless you and God bless America

Hong   March 5th, 2008 1:45 am ET

Not so fast

Cathy in Pennsylvania   March 5th, 2008 1:44 am ET

The road to the White House goes right through Pennsylvania and that road will only lead Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Obama can't carry a big state, he proved that tonight when he lost both Ohio and Texas, while out-spending Hillary 4 to 1. Wake up Obama, not everyone loves you. We here in Pennsylvania love Hillary.

Pennsylvania for HIllary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Timothy Jack   March 5th, 2008 1:43 am ET

go obama go sky is the limit for you and all american people.never again shall we allow partisan politics of washington.whatever happens you awoke the american people to participate in issues that concern their lives.message of hope is being well received across america and mcain is in for a tough contest

Drew Walters   March 5th, 2008 1:42 am ET

Yet again if America's young voters would get off their i-Phones and caucus they could steer this nation in the direction they want it to go. Hillary and Rush can have their AARP and their old guard mentality. This nation needs a new leader, and tonight will just be a small bump in Mr. Obama's road to the White House. Obama '08!!

T Jones   March 5th, 2008 1:42 am ET

Hang in there Senator Obama…HRC's negative campaign plan worked to some degree but you still have your dignity…and you still have the LEAD!!! I hope and pray that the democratic party will not be torn to shreds because of Sillary's foolishness and Republican campaigning!

Magnetta in Ohio   March 5th, 2008 1:42 am ET

Dream on and on ! Obama out spent the Clinton campaign 3 to 1 in Ohio and Texas, so who won ? That's right the voters !

Leah, PA   March 5th, 2008 1:41 am ET

LOL. how?

Gillian   March 5th, 2008 1:41 am ET

There is a noble man. He actually congratulated her instead of playing it like she has done in the last 11wins. I have much respect for you Barack and I am confident you will win this. :)

A HARD LEFT!!!!!   March 5th, 2008 1:40 am ET

WE ARE BEHIND YOU BARACK!!!!! CAN A CLINTON SUPPORTERS PLZ TELL ME WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO TO VOTE FOR AN CANADATE THAT CONTINUES TO DIVIDE THE PARTY. AT THIS RATE THE REPUBS WONT HAVE TO DO A THING CAUSE HILLARY WILL MAKE SURE THT WERE TORN APART!!!!

Carol   March 5th, 2008 1:40 am ET

Is that true as Clinton said that no candidates, either Republican or Democratic, win general election without winning OhiO ?

I don't believe that. But I just don't know the fact. Anyone out there knows?

chad   March 5th, 2008 1:40 am ET

Go Bama !!!
the only time hillary wins is when she cries or goes negative.
YES WE CAN !!!

Claud   March 5th, 2008 1:40 am ET

Funny how so many people can't handle defeat. Senator Clinton won BIG tonight. It's a good thing for the party.

cindy   March 5th, 2008 1:39 am ET

Those sppeches get old and Hillary just gets smarter! WAY TO GO HILLARY!

kim   March 5th, 2008 1:39 am ET

When are people going to start saying it's time for Barak to give up…..

D.L.   March 5th, 2008 1:38 am ET

One note song
One note song
one note song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

walt wright   March 5th, 2008 1:38 am ET

Hi You All

How many Rush voters made it happen for Clinton in Texas? Check it out and you will see that his plan worked. She won a joke put out by Rush to keep the fight going. That is why she won the old white vote. Report the number from the right that voted for her and you will see, as I know many who followed his stupid idea.

tina   March 5th, 2008 1:37 am ET

the media has once again succumed to dirty politics,the clintons are really smart,they turned the media against obama so they dont focus on her releasing her tax returns,i am independent and i am highly disappointed at the media.i am not against the clintons and i am pround of her wins,but the last minute hit job by the media was so unfair to obama.
why are we so used to dirty politics,yet we condemn other countries for doing the same.The democrats are so divided,and the republicans are going to take advantage of that,too bad.
we independent/democrats are on the verge of putting a republican back to the white house.

Phil   March 5th, 2008 1:37 am ET

This is what happens when Obama gets a little scrutiny from the media. It's much better that this happens now, rather than later when he's running against McCain.

Kathy Ritch   March 5th, 2008 1:36 am ET

Obama still hasn't won any big states except for his own, Illinois. He's won numerous small red states that will go Republican in the general election. In the end, the momentum will not be for Obama, despite all the delegates he's won in months past.

Adam   March 5th, 2008 1:35 am ET

Why is it that every time he beats her by a slim margin, they call it a victory, but every time she beats him by a slim margin, they call it a tie?

Jessy   March 5th, 2008 1:35 am ET

I'm surprised that even after losing both Ohio and Texas to Clinton, Obama still managed to maintain his lead in the number of delegates, which are just as important. I support for change. I support Obama. I could've voted for Clinton, but her recent behavior and attitude in the past few weeks has left me a bit concerned about her. I voted for Obama because he kept a cool head even after being constantly flooded by accusations and negative rhetoric coming from Clinton. Clinton even went as far as acting like a bully [which discouraged me even more].

Chris in Silicon Valley   March 5th, 2008 1:35 am ET

Let's hope not!

People of Wyoming, you are up next!

Please take a good look at this man and ask yourself if he is substance or is all rhetoric.

stu   March 5th, 2008 1:34 am ET

Liar is always lie !

Seattle Dave   March 5th, 2008 1:34 am ET

As I predicted, Republicans listened to Rush and voted for Hillary. Rush knows, Bill Cunningham knows and Coulter knows, Hillary doesn't stand a chance against McCain.

Why do you think they have been pushing her for over a year. She is not liked by those who lean left and she is HATED by Republicans.

If she is the nominee we are looking at a McCain Presidency. People will hold their nose and vote for him because he is not a Bush or Clinton. Some dems won't show up to the polls at all.

Mark my words.

R.I.   March 5th, 2008 1:32 am ET

I'm getting aggravated with Obama. Clinton is using every dirty trick in the book to win but Obama is insisting on the 'gentleman' way. Well, if he doesn't step up to the plate and fight like the Clintons are doing to win, he's going to lose his supporters and the Republicans will surely win.
Come to think of it, the Republicans are not going to play nice either. So this 'sweet breeze'-kind of politics he's introducing to America isn't going to carry the day. Better learn to fight now before you meet McCain or lose it all.

SAM - CommonSense   March 5th, 2008 1:32 am ET

SI SE PUEDE! YES WE CAN! VOTE OBAMA 08! thanks for the stretch Hillary, we shall overcome!!!

Nick Richardson   March 5th, 2008 1:31 am ET

Obama has the nomination locked up. Do the math.

Math >>> Perception

The supers will not overtake the pledged delagates.

Paul   March 5th, 2008 1:31 am ET

Obama, you have to fight back when you are under attack.

Let me ask a question:

If you couldn't hold up when Clinton attacked you, how can you survive McCain's attack in general election? I am sure the attack from Republic will be more nasty than Clinton's. After all, she is still a Democratic.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 1:31 am ET

her wins in Rhode and Island

Proud American   March 5th, 2008 1:31 am ET

Let the fourth quarter begin. Obama will prevail its as simple as 2+2. And there will never be any need for mudslinging. Quite admirable and impressive.

Don   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

Blah Blah Blah, should we start asking for him to step aside now that Hill won Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas. I don't think so even though I am for Hillary. I want to know what the majority of the US thinks and that means all the states not just a percentage. I am one of the people with enough reason to say that I may very well throw my support behind Obama should Hillary drop out later in the game unless more things start to circulate that are not favorable and not addressed by him.

Irène Morin   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

The margin in the votes in Texas are so little and for that matter anywhere else in most of the States between Clinton and Obama that if I was Clinton I would worry and I would NOT BE SO PROUD or confortable.

I do not trust Hilary Clinton (or her husband) and they will get nasty, mean and dirty in order to win. They don't seem to know that in order to win the people you have to be yourself and honest. Obama has been too naive. I sure hope that he has learned that the next steps will be to be as mean and nast as the Clintons. Like for instance asking about her Tax returns for example and some small precedent irregularities in her own state in a not too long ago past???

Mr.Obama should give her the same treatment that he got this week and so to wipe that stupid smile on her face. She sounds phony and my gender refuse that kind of a woman. But this is my opinion as an observer and studying american politics for so long. Good luck to Barack Obama! I am sure he will win the nomination and I will be glad but afraid for him and his family. Politic is dirty and unfair in the hand of manipulators these days!

Terrell Newkirk CA   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

He is right.

Go Obama

Pat Omaha, NE   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

Sorry your candidate didn't win, CNN! You really tried to make it for him, but it didn't work. Now please start reporting with at least SOME degree of objectivity. I have been so very disappointed lately! Thank you!
(another comment from me which will never make it into print!!)

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

You let Hillary step all over you and took it, Not anymore, not anymore, OK.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

He's so cocky!

dbenn   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

This is so very impartant , that my brothers and i talked about this election for more than an hour . we never talk for more then 5 mim at a time .and i would never blog. this may not be impartant to you,but to me it`s time for a CHANGE.

Elle   March 5th, 2008 1:29 am ET

Hillary is winning the Americans' confidence and trust that she's the more capable presidential canidate despite the media and other leaders questioning, putting down, and in some cases demeaning her ability to rebound and continue on. Those are great qualities for a future president.

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   March 5th, 2008 1:29 am ET

I think he missed opportunities by not answering in a very convincing manner to the nafta issue by a Canadian oficial and the loose memo that the media got. He should have clarified in a firm manner not just vaguely. Also about his friend now going on trial, he should have had address it as soon as it came out. So the damage is done this time, so wise-up. Before I forget, let it be a lesson, nobody should meet, let alone speak on your behave without you knowing and authoricing it. You have had a good tewm up until this mishap, get them straight and show that you are in command and that you can be that commander in chief. Learn from the miss-steps. Yes you can, Yes we can!!

Roxy   March 5th, 2008 1:27 am ET

No, he won't. For the good of America. Hillary will be the Democratic nominee!!!!!

HILLARY 08

True Democrat   March 5th, 2008 1:26 am ET

I'm a die-hard democrat, and an Obama supporter. Unfortunately the math doesn't work for Hillary, even with her wins tonight (there's a great Newsweek article just released on this). She tricked the voters of Ohio and Texas into believing that she still has a chance. This round goes to Hillary, but the nomination will go to Obama.

Now, if something shady and underhanded happens (these are the Clintons after all) and Hillary steals the nomination… then I am officially tuning out until November when I will be voting McCain.

I don't want Hillary's healthcare. It's bad policy that will put money in the pockets of insurance companies.

I don't want Hillary's economic "solutions" … simply because she doesn't have any. Speeches may not be solutions, but neither is pandering.

And I don't want Hillary answering the phone in the White House at 3 a.m. She has less foreign policy experience than either Obama or McCain, and when she had her chance to vote on Iraq, she made the wrong decision. She will be bad for this country on national security.

Stand strong all supporters! Obama for America '08!!!

Dennis   March 5th, 2008 1:26 am ET

After all the primaries are done, Obama should still have the lead in pledged delegates. It'll be up to the Super Delegates after that. I don't know how Wyoming will turn out, but I suspect that Mississippi will be a win for Obama. I suspect we are about to hear a lot more about Florida and Michigan very soon.

Ross Pollack   March 5th, 2008 1:26 am ET

Is this a shift? Is America starting to focus on substance rather than on speeches? Reason vs. rhetoric? Experience rather than slogans? After 8 disasterous years of the Bush administration, we'll need a President with experience. It's not the right time in our country's history for an inexperienced "hand on the wheel". Barack Obama is a brilliant and inspiring speaker. He's not a proven leader. It's critical that Democrats get behind Hillary Clinton to ensure that we don't have another "lost" 4 or 8 years. Hillary can beat McCain. Let's get her the chance to do so.

PDC   March 5th, 2008 1:26 am ET

No one saw the arrogance until now???
I can not believe he called McCain to tell him that he'll be seeing him in the Fall. Reality is that he's not perfect and lacks experience. Senator Clinton, definately not perfect but she's got the experience.

tony nyc   March 5th, 2008 1:25 am ET

obama for change? what changes? half the people in america does not have a clue?
oprah and the kennedys what you have to say all your efforts in Ca and MA was a you know what whipping………Obama is shady…and shifty and cannot stand on his own…..

AUTHENTICITY   March 5th, 2008 1:25 am ET

Question to CNN,

What do you continue to steal away the merits of Senator Clinton in this huge night?. You say she has done well because of negative campaigning, What is so negative about exposing the truth?
That he is not ready? he is not
That he has not enough experience? he does not
That he has not served one single hearing in the foreign arm relationships committee? He has not
That he has waffled about NAFTA? he has
That he spoke against the Irak war in 2002 in a speech and not when voting counted? he did, and supported it in 2004 and thereafter? he did
That his health insurance plan will leave out > 15 million uninsured? It will.
Please give me a break. First acknowledge the guts of this uniquely qualified woman candidate. Give her the respect she deserves. Then lets get on with the show. Obama needs to be exposed more to the public that does not know him. The more Americans find out about him, the more it is clear HE IS NOT READY!!!!!!

PLEASE POST THIS

ty   March 5th, 2008 1:24 am ET

whoever has the most pledged delegates at the end of this thing should win the nomination. period.

Donna   March 5th, 2008 1:24 am ET

The harder the public takes a look at Obama it will continue to become clearer and clearer,
Obama has no record,
What has he done nationally?
What important project has he worked on with those across the isle to proove that he is a uniter?
What has he done for his own state? (Which by the way ranked 44th in best states to live, so what wonderful things has he done for his own people?
Isn't it just a bit premature in his career to be going for top spot?
Shouldn't he proove himself and pay some dues and show the American people how hard he can work for them with what he HAS accomplished?

Larry   March 5th, 2008 1:24 am ET

In your dreams, Obama! Americans vote for their values: showing patriotism, showing pride in hard work, caring about other people, and not using one's gifts to manipulate others, particularly the young. I am so proud of Hillary Clinton's successes tonight. I could vote for her for president. I would not vote for you, and I think ultimately most other Americans won't either after your novelty wears off. Although we love to be dazzled and charmed, we usually vote for a common sense, humble centrist not an overly proud, manipulative ultra-liberal.

Go Hillary!

Philiana Lima   March 5th, 2008 1:24 am ET

Even though Clinton has won three states tonight I still don't think she could be the democratic nominee. As a democrat if Hillary Clinton becomes the democratic nominee I will not vote for her because I don't think she could win the general election and work together with republicans. I still think that she needs to get out of the race regardless of her so call big win tonight.

A democrat for 2008   March 5th, 2008 1:23 am ET

Its soon time for a united party with the dream ticket….Obama/Clinton or Vice verca….Either would make a great president, and get America back on the right track. When are they going to unite on the same ticket??? And enough with the Hillary bashing!!!! Hillary and BIll have done so much for the country for decades. They have made a few mistakes, but honestly, I am sure Obama is human too. They both would be a great change for the country. And need to be on the same ticket.

MeluBarney   March 5th, 2008 1:23 am ET

No you won't.

3 BIG WINS in a row and counting. She won all the BIG States. The momentum is switched to her side now.

Hillary '08.

Tommi   March 5th, 2008 1:23 am ET

CNN should start being nice to Madame President, because you know what they say about a woman scorned.

democratic supporter   March 5th, 2008 1:23 am ET

It is unfortunate that the democratic party did not plan this election in a more orderly fashion. The democratic party should have favored Hillary Clinton to be the next Democratic Primary nominee. Barack Obama is only in his late 40s and could easily be the next in line after Hillary Clinton will be done with her term. OBAMA seems more of a DIVIDER of the Democratic party rather than a uniter with Barack Obama deciding to run much later than when Hillary stated that she would run. The democratic party allowed these 2 good candidates to divide the Democratic party by not anticipating this would come down to the wire. It is sad but true the Republicans will steal the next election laughing all the way to the bank. Why is that? Because the democratic party will be divided, broke, and exhausted by the time the Democratic primaries are over. Wake up Democrats! Wake up America!

Good luck to all and always remember that everything is a process. There are no short cuts to life especially when running to become the next President of the United States.

Will   March 5th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Even with the wins for Hillary (and they are big), Obama has still got to be the big frontrunner. Not a month ago the Clinton camp was claiming that they'd run away with Texas and Ohio and while they did that with Ohio, it is so close in Texas that it just doesn't see like a big win. She set incredibly high expectations and I'm just not sure she lived up to them.

He's going to have a delegate lead, a popular vote lead, a lead in states, and is still bringing in an absurdly larger amount of money than Hillary is. To get the nomination, I think Hillary would have to absolutely blow him out of the water in Pennsylvania and with the Governor backing him, I just don't see that happening. I think either one would make a good President and I'll get behind whichever one is the nominee but he is just more electable and that's going to drive him.

Cal Jim 2   March 5th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Nice speach Mr. Obama. Now If you were to be lucky enough to win the nomination. Do you think that you could succeed in,.. talking,.. Mr. McCain into stopping his campaign? Because I bet McCain and his backers will have something else in mind for you. It's not likely they will be talked into submission. Especialy by someone with no real experience. Maybe you, Mr. Obama, should quit now and save our party a loss in November. Kumbiya time is over.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 1:20 am ET

CNN should make a retraction
How funny: read
"SAN ANTONIO, Texas (CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama congratulated rival Sen. Hillary Clinton for her wins in Rhode and Island Ohio, but claimed that the path to the Democratic presidential nomination was still clear for his
campaign."
what is Rhode AND Island Ohio is that a new state?////

thanks CNN

Demo   March 5th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Yeah, that is the spirit!!! GO OBAMA

K Fergus   March 5th, 2008 1:19 am ET

Such arrogance and hubris is typical of Mr. Obama. Be careful. He seem sto forget that at one time Hillary supporters thought she had the nomination in the bag. I just hope that someone finally calls Mr. Obama's bluff and expose him for the fraud that he is. He hasn't had the scrutiny that other politician have had in the past or even today. His turn will come and things can go from good to bad very quickly. As the time until the election shortens, people will become serious about this race and take a better look. Rhetoric won't cut it then. He'll have to stand for something other than empty words and platitudes.

Ade Ajayi   March 5th, 2008 1:19 am ET

the Texas loss is not enough to debar. it was a final blow for Clinton, but she has escaped the blow.
If America refuse to utilise this last chance to elect Obama, then they may be out of world power.

R.Lee   March 5th, 2008 1:19 am ET

It's a real surprise that Hillary coming back. I thought she has been done long time ago. She is a ferious fighter.

Obama should have answer some charges that Clinton compaign pressed. Otherwise, he is going to lose more voters.

He is kind of weak or inexperience in a nasty political fight. Tell you what, you will have more nasty things going on in a general electiion. You have to be tough facing attack. How can you fight against McCain's prdictable negative compaign in general election if you are not able to handle Clinton's attack. I am sure there is more like that down the road as it is approaching to election day.

Texas   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

Not.

R.Lee   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

It's a real surprise that Hillary coming back. I thought he has been done long time ago. She is a ferious fighter.

Obama should have answer some charges that Clinton compaign pressed. Otherwise, he is going to lose more voters.

He is kind of weak or inexperience in a nasty political fight. Tell you what, you will have more nasty things going on in a general electiion. You have to be tough facing attack. How can you fight against McCain's prdictable negative compaign in general election if you are not able to handle Clinton's attack. I am sure there is more like that down the road as it is approaching to election day.

Sukie   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

Good luck, Obama.

If you do win, you will have a major ugly fight with McCain (whom I won't be voting for).

You will need to change your tactics–get off the cheerleading and start talking substance.

And don't hide things from the people. We are very very smart.

Bev.   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

He still has the lead, and that's all that counts! Congratulations, Mr. Obama! On to Wyoming! On to Mississippi! On to Pennsylvania! On to your convention and victory in November!

Haighter   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

First, the argument I keep hearing that HRC can "win the big states" is ridiculous. As if California would only go Democrat if Clinton was the candidate. Of course Obama would win CA, and NY for that matter. But my biggest concern is that the demographic that Obama has mobilized during the Primaries (me for example) will experience apathy if not antipathy toward the demicratic process come November. Personally, if Obama gets to the Convention ahead in delegates and popular vote and Clinton gets the nod, I will feel more than a bit disenfranchised by the process. Luckily, I have Nader again as a fall back position.

tim   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

While the press laid the red carpet down for Obama , the power
of the internet and a little voter inspection of his lack of
forthrightness and his lack of backbone on big VOTING issues
caught up with him.
Congratulations Mrs. Clinton

ilforobama   March 5th, 2008 1:17 am ET

Yes we can

With you all the way!!!!!   March 5th, 2008 1:17 am ET

As a Obama supporter, I must first say congratulations to Hillary & co. We fought a good fight and lets get ready for next election. Can't win them all but you can sure try!
Note to Obama & co., you must get more specific and tough as we are facing the power couple of gutter politics! I believe those last negative strategies worked for her & clearly media coverage has shifted tremendously! Lets put those fires out a lot faster and be ready to act back!
Obama all the way!

criley   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

hilary showed her true colors in her last statement regarding experience. she plays dirty like a republican. i have truly lost respect for her and i'm sorry that she's representing the democratic party and women.

Anthony Childers   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Has the panel forgotten that North Carolina also has primary???? Not one member of the panel has mentioned that fact. If you haven't noticed it's not a small state. Ten million people–it's the last big state to vote and current polls suggests Obama has a big lead.

Hillary needed a big win tonight by big margins and she failed.

Achille Salesh   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Congratulation Barack !!!
So far you have been doing a very good job, compared to that On-lip-Experienced lady that is preparing the wat to a third term for her husband. That rrally the experience she's proud of.

You sadi all. Bush called Hillary at 3 O'clock and said … And Hilarry responded take call McCain and let us go Bomb and gun Iraq.

And now we all now that the Iraq wr has downed the US economy.
What wise is such a president that looses her temper when people don't vote for her.

To show her hate for Barack, she never congratulated hin since the 11 wins in a row and the Vermont one. And when Barack looses, she run fast to congratulate him.

Shame on this kind of president more likely Hypocrite.

Barack wisely congratulated her when she wins.

Thank You Barack.

America is behind you.

She will cry one more time. We still are in the race.

Pier Giacalone   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Not once you count the fair and legal election that was held in Florida. Also while Obamites claim that they have "the will of the people" with their razor-thin pledged delegate count, don't forget that most of the caucuses that Obama won had voter turn-outs of less than 5%. So….sorry, if you're looking for the will of the people, it's found in fair and legal PRIMARIES – not exclusionary caucuses that don't care whether the infirm or out-of-state voters have a say.

Get over yourselves Obmites. Hillary has every right to this nomination. There is a system in place. Count the delegates from Florida and revote Michigan and then let the super delegates do their jobs. At least most of them were elected and actually represent real voters – unlike the WA caucus with 3% turn-out.

ChicoSez   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

The nomination should be determined solely by the number of votes cast for each candidate. Not delegates won, or superdelegates bought off, or even the nuber of states. Like Alaska, Idaho and Utah are the equal of California or New York or Illinois. The popular vote totals should guide the superdelegates. Thats how Al Gore was cheated out of the presidency. Lets not have our party overturn the will of the voters!!!

Henry   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

The celestrial choirs are soon singing 'yes we can!' Go BARACK! You are our HOPE!!!!!

salil   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

i wish he had focused his speech on moving past the politics of fear. that would have more effectively highlighted HOW hillary had won today. this "we're still ahead" tactic will be less effective.

Canadian Teacher   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

No way!! You really thought Americans were stupid and would follow you blindfolded.. Ha Ha Ha ..
Tonight they just told you by their votes : " Liar Liar pants on fire" coz Yesss you did told about nafta to the Canadians.
They finally saw that you really are an empty suit.
America you are smart!!!
BRAVO MRS CLINTON!!

From a PROUD Canadian North American

AUTHENTICITY   March 5th, 2008 1:15 am ET

This is a huge night for Hillary Clinton. Her perseverance, hard work, conviction and determination are not only authentic, they are part of her DNA. Despite the bias media and pundits hard efforts to make these two candidates appear equal on merits, It is clear that Hillary is the better one. She is the one who will deliver. She is the one who has been fighting for so long and who does not give up. Behind her efforts is the conviction and support of millions of Americans that pundits choose to ignore. We are millions of women, men, old, young, Latinos, Asians, white, black from every walk of life who support the candidacy without reservation of this remarkable woman who was born to lead our nation. We believe in her and want her. Nobody else of these candidates, in this election, at this moment in history speaks more on our behalf than Hillary Clinton.

TC   March 5th, 2008 1:15 am ET

Yes we can and he will be president.

jw arkansas   March 5th, 2008 1:15 am ET

a vote for obama is a vote for mccain .clinton can beat the GOP

Joe from Chicago   March 5th, 2008 1:14 am ET

I'm a democratic-leaning independent. I'm happy to support either Clinton or Obama come November. But I'm concerned about how the super delegates will be the decider of the nominee. A colleague of mine came up with an interesting point: Clinton could make an argument that counting Michigan and Florida votes gives her the lead (and thus deserving the nomination). Conversely, if Obama has enough so that any reasonable allocation of these states doesn't change his lead, he could make the argument for the nomination. The problem? These are imaginary numbers. Do the super delegates make up their mind based on real numbers (thus ignoring two major states) or imaginary (and thus suffering the rancor of whoever does not benefit)? Do they disenfranchise Florida and Michigan who are desperately needed to win the White House? Is it realistic to think the DNC would allow a "do-over" primary for these two states so that the people, in fact, decide and not the super delegates?

Kegode   March 5th, 2008 1:14 am ET

i wake up @ 3am E.A.T to watch your winnings YES WE CAN OBAMA KEEP ON

Chris from SC   March 5th, 2008 1:13 am ET

I just hope the superdelegates don't come in and go against the people who voted out here, I mean how much worse could it get for us democrats in Nov. if the person with the most delegates doesn't even win our nomination??

I was hoping for a knockout win tonight for Barack just so we could end this negative campaign from Hillary but I guess we have another month before she figures out she can't win enough delegates to win the nomination. :(

If Hillary wasn't so negative and divisive to the republicans I would love for her to be vice president but she probably wouldn't go for it anyway.

JC   March 5th, 2008 1:13 am ET

Keep it up Barack! You've got the delegates!
OBAMA'08

Michael from South Carolina   March 5th, 2008 1:12 am ET

Barack has to sweet talk his way to the nomination. Can he do it? Only if CNN stays by his side!!!

Hillary wins!!!!!

GO BABY GO!

It AIN't over till THE FAT LADY SINGS!!!!!!!

Shhhhhhhhh . . . here comes the Barack supporters. The "He man women haters club of America!"

Kathryn C.   March 5th, 2008 1:12 am ET

I just spoke to my sister, a recently selected delegate of Texas. I am told that the caucus was ran by a bunch of ill-prepared novices. They ran out of the documents that one would sign, indicating your choice; people had to use the carbon copy forms (leaving no copy for proofing.) Signs were written on looseleaf paper and there was a sharp division of support – sadly, along racial lines. I, for one, am disappointed with how the caucuses have been organized. Essentially, some people get their votes to count twice! Pardon me, but that stinks…how is it that a vote can or cannot count, depending on the whims of the party. I bet that the future democratic nomination process will be ran differently due to the inequity in how it is processed. There are no 'absentee' ballots for caucuses. If there are no safeguards allowing for equitable access to voting, how is it that the voting of caucuses should count? Is that 'fair'?

Fran   March 5th, 2008 1:12 am ET

Why hasn't Hillary produced her income tax as she stated she would?

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   March 5th, 2008 1:12 am ET

I believe he will win, but he and his campaign have to answer quicker and more agressive to her kitchen zink campaign. His campaign staff should listen to the journalist comments and prepare his speeches accordingly. He/they must no let her ger away with every garbage she throws against him. Like the answer she gave to the question, if she believed he was christian, her answer "Ithink so" and "as fas as I know " thus creating doubts in the minds of undecided voters 'cause they either don't know him or know very little, and that crerates reasonable doubts. He/they must not allow this to continue if he/they want to go against McCain in november.

Andrew   March 5th, 2008 1:11 am ET

First, I noticed that Obama graciously congratulated Clinton on her projected wins. That's something that she hasn't done in the last 11 contests. To me, this demonstrates the integrity and diplomacy that a President should have.

Secondly, I know we are going to hear about a huge momentum shift tomorrow morning, but what changed. Clinton has won three of the last 15. And, furthermore, I don't really think that you can say she really "won" Texas. The primary vote was virtually split, with Obama taking the delegate rich metropolitan areas, and Obama will probably win the caucuses. I think the fact that we watched Clinton's lead shrink dramatically over the last two weeks speaks volumes more than the actual results.

Respect   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Go Obama!! We are ready for change!

Grace   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Obama mustn't be too confident: while it is true he has more pledged delegates, Clinton is leading in the number of superdelegates.
Clinton for President!

moore   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Hillary Clinton 08 –

Maybe the winds have changed or could it be the media is tired of OBAMA. bandwagon…
Either way I hope people realize that Hillary is the Best Candidate for President to beat McCain..
Hillary is a proven fighter and Obama has no backbone….
GOP will eat Obama for lunch…
Make sure everyone donates to the Hillary campaign….

Clofitas   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Barack is destined to becoming the nominee. His delegate lead will remain almost untouched by his small loss in TX. I am sure he will kick butt in the caucuses.

Jot   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Mr. Obama, this is good news for you, You just lost Texus a fews minutes ago. How do you feel right now?

Drew   March 5th, 2008 1:09 am ET

Ofcourse unless Howard Dean gives the nomination to Clinton despite him leading in delegates during the convention.

Mike   March 5th, 2008 1:09 am ET

Huckabama obviously hasn't been watching SNL…

Obamamaniac   March 5th, 2008 1:09 am ET

We got the delegates, get on board! YES WE CAN!

Noans   March 5th, 2008 1:08 am ET

Obama still leads in the popular vote and delegates no matter what spin Hillary tries to put on her wins tonight. Hillary has already aligned herself with McCain, ,yes I said aligned with, after Hillary told the press only she and MC Cain are experienced and qualified enough to be president. Shame on Hillary for giving the neocons ammunition to use against Obama. If Hillary wants a fight, she'll get one from Obama supporters. Obama has been trying to keep this campaign civil and issue oriented but Clinton isn't having any of it. She's going for lies, innuendos and mudslinging. So here we are in 2008 about to once again lose the White House because of Hillary Clinton's divisive, blinding, dynastic ambition to become President at all costs. This is exactly what we saw from Bush and Karl Rove in 2000 with Gore and Florida, 2004 with Kerry in Ohio and now again, in 2008 . However, I never dreamed it would be because of a member of my own party, Senator Hillary Clinton.

Milton Jupiter   March 5th, 2008 1:08 am ET

This note goes to BOTH Senators Clinton and Obama;

Between you you have more than 97% of the votes. Please make a deal with each other, flip a coin and run as a team. You will both still make history and be a very powerful force that will definitely win the White House. I would suggest "Ladies First" but even if you flip a coin and cooperate it would be better for everyone ( the country ) than continuing an escalation of your challenge to each other. Focus on taking the White House!

Good Luck to you both.

Theresa, Mississippi   March 5th, 2008 1:08 am ET

Not so quicksie. We have a 50 state primary, plus some islands, and I still get to cast my vote. Who'da thunk it? It's spring break week so the kids will be home and some people will go out of town…We shall see.

bobforhrc   March 5th, 2008 1:08 am ET

Hillary won the national popular votes as of today
Clinton 1393 13,175,945
Obama 1481 13,175,583
How can Obama claim that he won the nomination. It's not democratic.

houstonian   March 5th, 2008 1:07 am ET

What a jok!:)

marcelles graves   March 5th, 2008 1:07 am ET

We still have a long way to go thanks Barack you make me very proud to be a BLACK AMERICAN MAN 2DAY. Way to keep the pessure on. Keep voting we need votes. GO CUBS.

Mary   March 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Yuk

cate kennedy   March 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Hillary is victorious

Barry is caught in lies and looses.

CNN continues to show bias putting his photo up and not one of her in the body of the ticker.

Gosh you sure are disappointing. You soiled your image in this election – badly.

API

Barbara-California   March 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

We in California are praying for the best candidate to win Texas, and the best candidate is the one who did not spread false articles, slander and maleign the other candidate. The best candidate congratulated the other one after every primary and acted as a candidate for the highest office in our Country of America.

That candidate is Obama! May the best man win!!!

Kelechi   March 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

It ain't over till its over. OBAMA 08!!!

Marcy,Florida   March 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

I listened to Obama's speech in Texas this evening; and, my concern was when he spoke of changing the world. I don't believe it is the U.S.'s place to change the world. The world doesn't want the U.S. changing it. We need to work on taking care of our selves first. I.E. our economy, the gas prices, crime on the streets, etc. Also, the U.S. needs to protect our selves from the terrorists.
NAFTA is a good trade agreement amongst the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Clinton and Obama need to leave it alone. Just think no one even thought about NAFTA until Clinton and Obama started talking about it. It's not NAFTA that has caused Ohio to have falling jobs.
Alittle digging into the facts goes a long way to the truth. I'm just saying get off the dream train and do some digging to find out the facts about the true policies of each one of the candidates.

Dee   March 5th, 2008 1:04 am ET

I dont see any reason why not…Anybody who knows Maths can predict that
Hillary was supposed to win big in her states TX and Oh..

B K   March 5th, 2008 1:04 am ET

I am disappointed at Obama's loss at the three of four contests.
however, he is still a hopeful for the nomination. In addtion, he is so young that he has great political future even if he lose the nomination eventually. I look up to him become a first black president in US in near future if it's not for this time.

Kerry   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Don't forget this:

The Clinton's purposely did very little to support John Kerry's presidential bid. This is why John Kerry was one of the first to endorse Barack Obama.

To the Clintons, politics is a game they play to obtain power, money, and fame. To them it's not about doing what's good for the country, but for themselves and their dynasty. They want to be remembered like the Kennedy's. That is why the prominent Kennedy's support Obama.

dAVID   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Explain how CNN stated that with Dallas and Harris counties still out (50/71% respectively) that Barack would cover the ground he was missing against Hillary if the margin of wins continued and then minutes later with the same amount of vote out and the margin the smae CNN can project the winner. CNN doesn't want to work the late shift?

TX / NC   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

ok, listen people! I have an uncle out in Texas, and I spoke with him less than 10 minutes ago… the verdict???

Well, he said that Clinton's supporters at the caucus were being given INCORRECT information, and that they were TOLD they could leave after they signed in… it seemed like two very obnoxious were running the entire show!
His supporters are sneaky, and ALREADY corrupt. They have NO respect for rules or fairness — if there's this complete disregard for truthfulness THIS early, what can we expect from Obama LATER?!?
I shudder at the thought.

(He's an Obama supporter, I am a CLINTON supporter all the way. He said, after this, he just may change.)

jordan   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

I am dissappointed that cnn and the other stations are calling Texas for Hillary Clinton. I am a Texas voter and just left the caucus polls a short time ago. The primary only counts for two thirds of the delegates in Texas, and that race is very close. One third of the delegates are caucus votes. Don't you think that you should wait until the caucus is determined and the delegates are tallied up to call this important state?

TEXAS REPUBLICAN   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

I HAD TO VOTE DEMOCRATE TONIGHT I FEEL SOOO DIRTY- THANKS AMERICAN OBAMA IDODITS

I am sick of OBAMA CLAIMING the Republican VOTE..EXERY REPUBLICAN I KNOW IN TEXAS VOTED FOR HILLARY

I am a capitalist and hate socialism…but I can't watch that Obama with his empty poetic speeches win…my goodness people you don't vote for a person on that…. you have to vote for substance…..

Hillary is the only democrat I ever voted for…

REGARDS,
TEXAS REPUBLICAN

Emily Miller   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

I am a Domocrat but if they run Hillary Clinton i will vote for
McCain .Have seen all of the Clintons i want to see.

dymoy   March 5th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Let the Obama junkies' whining and crude vicious attacks begin now that Ohio and the popular Texas vote goes to Clinton. I think the caucuses will go to Obama though – most of his wins have come in caucus rather than popular votes. His organization can pack them in. Maybe the Obama train can be slowed long enough for people to finally investigate exactly what the man has/hasn't done. I don't think he's any different than any other Illinois politician. Change is just a convenient political slogan, just like his anti-NAFTA stance.

Dan   March 5th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Yes, he will win the nomination. Especially after losing Texas and Ohio, after being projected to win.

Obama and Huckabee will be the nominees come November.

Black Latina for Hillary   March 5th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Not after you just lost Texas, honey. You had her against the ropes and you didn't seal the deal. An amatuer mistake. Step aside and marinate a few more years – then you'll be ripe enough to play with the big boys and GIRLS!!!!

GO HILLARY!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

On to the Championship round – the GOP in November!

Marianne Reilly   March 5th, 2008 1:01 am ET

The math hows Hillary cannot get ahead of Barack Obama in delegates even if she wins the rest of the primaries 60/40. The polls show she canot beat McCain. What is she hoping to accomplish by staying in the race? She will fracture the Dem. Party if she is looking for a bloodbath at the convention that gives the nomination to the candidate with the lowest amount of delegates and States.

Sandra from Ohio   March 5th, 2008 1:00 am ET

well good luck Democratic because if Clinton is your person that runs for president I'll vote for McClain i will not vote for a person who is back by a cheater or did everyone forget that her husband was impeached so celebrate but you will loose my vote and i feel that McClain is the worst that could happen to this country but Clinton is even a worst choice

Stan, Ohio   March 5th, 2008 1:00 am ET

once again .. all words and no action …

Hillary / Edwards '08

livingstone   March 5th, 2008 12:59 am ET

NO YOU CANT

Sly   March 5th, 2008 12:59 am ET

At best, Hillary's wins tonight give her a fighting chance for the nomination. By the delegate count, this is still Barack's nomination.

GoHillaryGo   March 5th, 2008 12:59 am ET

Ha! I love to see Jamal Simmons really uncomfortable and angry. I think he's pretty nervous…it's hilarious.

Jamal, CNN won't make a projection until they're statistically confident. You can wait all night long, but your buddies have made a projection with confidence.

Please, CNN, take Jamal off your "Best Political Team"–he's bringing you down with his poor, poor arrogant attitude. He needs to treat Sen. Clinton and those with whom he debates with more respect.

John   March 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Senator Obama,I personally wish you all the luck you need to be the nominee!It is an open fight and may the best win.Please tone down your supporters for the abusive tonation they are so fond of? It is gentry and ladies approach in all of it,so that the winner comes out unblamished!! Go on Soldier.Hillary you are your hope,and I believe you will carry us across.Go Hillary Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go By the way as of time right now,Hillary Clinton has just won Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow I am so proud of my prediction in the previous opinions! Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Commander Go!!!!!!!!!! HIllary all the way for thr January 2009 inauguration.We will fight to the end to crown you with the Power to be the next President of the USA. Money is not going to be an issue anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Hillary!! Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JR, Texas   March 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Obama was confident then before all his issues came out! Now that America knows what type of politician he really is, he will be the
one packing his bags after Pennsylvania Primary. The bottom line is,
America can't trust Obama in health care, can't trust him in Security,
Can't trust him to fix our economy, can't trust him on NAFTA. Words will not put food on our tables or pay our bills. Sen. Clinton is the
real CHANGE that we americans have been looking for and so let's deliver Hillary to the White House to CLEAN it up!

Vox Humana   March 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

These races demonstrate that Obama cannot win in a broad race, but only in urban youthful precincts, where he has captured the idealistic, but leftist voters. Obama is the candidate of the far left. He will have to start talking specifics and start answering some of the questions that have been raised about his past and his handling of current campaign issues. Rhetoric will not convince experienced voters and idealism alone will not lead centrist voters who have heard lots of promises with little content before, from Bush. Clinton has the specifics and experience to bring the country together. In the general election, voters will be polarized by Obama, once the honeymoon of first impressions is over.

Isaac   March 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!

Congrats to senator Clinton on her victories tonight, but as the math indicates, this race is already Obama's. I personally think that she should step back and the allow the Democratic party to concentrate on defeating McCain.

Obama will unite the Democratic party and in the act of becoming president alone, he will unite this country.

OBAMA 2008, 2012

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Rhode and Island Ohio, uh?

Mark Nelson   March 5th, 2008 12:57 am ET

If Obama with the nomination through the super deligates process, i believe he will go on to be the next presedent of the united states. Now, this would be a remarkable change that i didn't think i would see in my life time.
to gain this result by preaching his message of hope and change, just re-iterates something i have always believe in ; which is hope and change. this will give me a new energy to continue pushing for what i believe in without being discouraged by society, peer pressure , and most of all my own personnal fears of doing the right thing.

Everything Is Possible With God.

From Martin Luther King Jr to Barak obama, 'seening is believing '

I hope this is the new road to reconsiliation being demonstrated by the Americal public.

" I have a dream"

Best Regards
Mark Nelson

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   March 5th, 2008 12:57 am ET

I believe he will win, but he and his campaign have to be more sharpshooter that they have been. Hillary plays hard ball, so he-they have to do likewise, by not letting her ger away with the kitchen zink campaign she has in the last 3-4 days that caught the attention of the undicided voters. He has to beat her at her own game, i.e. if she throws a dirty ball, quickly and pointedly hit it out of the park. She has got a lot of dirty laundry that needs washing, but he needs to get out. Let it be known, then she either stops or goes down the gutter along with her dirt.

Ben   March 5th, 2008 12:56 am ET

You need to watch the journalistic bias in your reporting. I have noticed markedly increased anti-obama coverage as of late. This article is a great example, trying to paint Obama as an overly-confident competitor, which he clearly is not.

raymond   March 5th, 2008 12:56 am ET

Dont count your chickens before they hatch obama ….

Don   March 5th, 2008 12:56 am ET

Not so fast Barack, that fat lady still hasn't sung yet.

Margie-Military Mom in Va   March 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Obama needs to rethink the rest of this race…like Huckabee…the nomination isn't awarded until that magic number 2025 is met- and then if it is a tie of delegates his DNC party will have a convention.. Why is he so sure that all delegates (many of whom are not committed yet) will go to him….

Competition is healthy for this country…and just want you to know Obama..the competition is on…..

Jay   March 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Are you sure about that, Mr. Obama?

Atlanta's "LETS GET REAL" Democrat   March 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

I can't help but to have faith that Sen. Clinton will walk away as the winner. I have been debating against Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama for a while, until I "GOT REALISTIC". The economy, the war, and our relationships with foreign countries are all in jeopardy. In my opinion, I rather choose someone who has a proven track record and not someone who syill has similac under their breathe. We are all humans and as we all know information from the government is altered at all times. So why are we even falling for the smooth talking, Dr. Martin Luther King wanna be. Please don't get me wrong, I like Obama and change is good, but let's be "REAL". Mrs. Clinton is the Commander in Chief that will get us where we need to. Being the President of America is a serious job and we can't afford to have another disaster on our hands.

deidre   March 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

She is astoundingly resilient. I don't care what the haters say…She is our next president.

Joseph   March 5th, 2008 12:54 am ET

Obama just lost the Texas primary. Maybe he should rethink his candidacy?

spyturtle   March 5th, 2008 12:54 am ET

It's a sad day in American politics when smear tactics based on hear-say can sway the votes. I would still like to see Hillary's tax returns. What a shame if the Democratic Party allows this to this continue.

Luis   March 5th, 2008 12:54 am ET

What an arrogant fool.

ariel costales   March 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Obama is a balloon running out of air

NDNzTheOriginalAmericans   March 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Maybe now the media won't be afraid to look at ObamaLama and put his voting record, or lackof out there! Maybe as the criminal trial continues he will be implicated! Maybe now all of the Obamalamas will step away from the smoke and mirrors and realize there is no substance here! He has rhetoric, and ____ , yeah NOTHING!!!

What exactly was a JR. SENATOR doing in SOMALIA?? Can anyone say BLACK HAWK DOWN?!?!?!?!

As he condems Hillary's voting record, atleast she's got one! Everytime he is supposed to vote he seems to have that fear of failure by refusing to try! Has he even voted for himself??? Did anybody catch it on film? That would be newsworthy!

Why can he point out Hillary's faults and it's ok, but to ask about his is racist and/or divisive? Or between the TIME FOR A CHANGE and TURN THE PAGE he doesn't want to memorize anymore phrases?

I doubt the terrorist, or other world leaders will back down when Barack whines 'No fair, your being racist!' 'No picking on me! Your being divisive, we should be working together because you screw everything up, but you can't point out my mistakes!!! I'm new!!' Grow-up, maybe you can run for Pres when you become an adult and can own you decisions and choices, after you make some!

Michelle in Los Angeles   March 5th, 2008 12:52 am ET

Wow, Congratulations to Hillary! She won 2 out of 4 tonight after 11 losses. Come back? NO. Momentum? NO. Is Barack Obama still leading? YES. Obama still in position to win party nomination? Absolutely! Only bad part is I have to listen to HIllary's negativity for another couple of weeks.

Jonathan A.   March 5th, 2008 12:51 am ET

It is very interesting seeing how this election is playing out. On one hand Obama has a pretty sizable lead in the Delegate count, but on the other hand his recent loss in Ohio could prove destructive to his momentum. The precincts haven;t entirely been counted in Ohio, so if it turns out to be close, Obama has a pretty good chance of getting the same results (or hopefully better) in Pennsylvania (Which has similar demographics)

Willie   March 5th, 2008 12:51 am ET

He might not win Texas!! The reporters keep on saying that he has a chance of winning since reports are still coming in from Dallas and Travis county which has a large African American population. Well, lets do some numbers of countys in Texas that has large populations.

Obama, Dallas, 71% reporting
Obama, Travis, 89% reporting
Obama, Harris, 50% reporting

Clinton, ElPaso, 54%, reporting
Clinton, Webb, 1% reporting
Clinton, Bexar, 75% reporting
Clinton, Cameron, 40% reporting
Clinton, Hildalgo, 47% reporting

As you see, its looking very promising for Hillary. Oh wait, she just won TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ariel costales   March 5th, 2008 12:51 am ET

i think that people are now starting to see the real Barack Obama- a balloon filled with empty air

Janice - Redondo Beach, CA   March 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

There's a difference between arrogance and confidence and this guy's head is about to blow up.

Once again, his speech tonight was just that, a speech. No substance. After a while I started to tune him out, "blah, blah and blah."

omar satchell   March 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

god is on your side obama keep your head up.

Alan J.   March 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

Don't count on it. Age and cunning will overcome youth and enthusiasm everytime. Sorry, 'bama man.

Karen   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Hillary WON TX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary WON TX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary WON TX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Divya   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

If Obama wins, I am rooting for McCain. I just dont think that the country can afford another president who would learn through trial and error. In any case, enough of this fluff. There's no substantive argument in Obama's record- because he hasnt really done anything! I would rather go for someone who has been there, even if her presencec ruffled a few feathers, the way the country is right now, both domestically and globally, a familiar, experienced persona would matter of the fluff-talk. Go Hillary!

John   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

HURRAY OBAMA!!!!

Hillary's plan to stay out of Wisconson and other states a few weeks ago, and to only campaign in Ohio and Texas was dumb. Sure she won Ohio, but she lost 11 other states before that in the process. She'll never catch up now!!!

Obama 08!!!

Cuamari   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Senator Clinton was desperate to win something after eleven straight losses, but I am confident that senator Obama will win the nomination. Let Hillary have some fun tonight but the truth is, she is still behind big time and she cann't win the remaining states.

Angela   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Confidence is great, but results are better.

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard Rose   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Good morning,
I have followed the preelection in your country. I hope that Mr.Obama will win the preelections and will be the next president. Mrs.Clinton don't know what change is, because she has cracked the democratic party.
The old man Mr.Cain will laugh.
Best regards and wishes to USA
Richard Rose

omar satchell   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

god is on your side obama just hold the faith.

mrsingh   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

And as for electability, Obama may not have "won" the traditional democratic states, but does that mean that those democrats who voted for clinton in primaries will not vote for him in general if he's the nominee? And the states he did win which democrats have a hard time winning and with the big state voters, democrats have a landslide. Just look at the huge democratic vote numbers compared to republican and a democratic candidate wins in november no matter who it is (better chances with Obama though) for those number should reflect general, right?

alexfromaustralia   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Hmmm, in Obama's speech tonight from San Antonio he played the race card with a heavy dose of guilt and a warning to Americans about what the rest of the world might think if he is denied the opportunity to be the nominee. As we were discussing earlier in this thread, if nothing else the next few weekes are going to be interesting as a study of the status of 'ism's' in the US…racism or sexism? Which 'ism' is more entrenched, which 'ism' more acceptable to leave unaddressed, and between the two evil 'ism's', which 'ism' are American's more anxious to demonstrate to the world they have overcome (at least superficially based on the skin colour and/or sex of the Democratic presidential nominee). Fascinating stuff.

ManhattanMichael   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Maybe its time for Obama to bow out….HILLARY 2008!!!

Dana   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

I still think Hillary will win this nomination. At the end of the day I would like and I think all democrats would like to see a Clinton/Obama ticket.

keith   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Hopefully the DemorcaticParty will not be divided..otherwise we'll have four more years of McCain/Bush politics!

Lisa   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Yes, of course of he will. Clinton has one good day, so what?
It's not over 'til it's over.

GoObama2008   March 5th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Come on people, come out and vote for Obama… I'm absolute believe that Obama is the only one who can change the White House to become Black House… All your help is appreciated… Thanks,

aprilface   March 5th, 2008 12:45 am ET

People write and talk about Hillary bowing out of the nomination gracefully. NEWS FLASH…if it was mathmatically impossible for her to secure the nomination, she would bow out!!! Guess what people, she's making a come back, it's strong and she will be the next president. Hillary wins in superdelegates and is projected to win the popular vote…the delegate margin is extremely small. It's projected that in this close race, Florida and Michigan will be used as a tie breaker…and Hillary sweeped FL. SHE IS IN THIS TO WIN IT…and she will.
Bottom line…in my opinion, the only way to secure the presidency for the democrats is to see Hillary/Obama(vp) 08. McCain for our nation is 4 more years of a Bush economy…and I don't know about you all, but I can't afford that.

Helen   March 5th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Btw, one more thing. I see a huge race problem brewing in this country in the near future. Thanks, Barrack, for being such a divider, for undoing the work of countless civil rights advocates. His campaign will take race relations backs to the 50s.

amanda jones   March 5th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Oh Obama you weren't born in the manger tonight!!

Luan Nguyen   March 5th, 2008 12:44 am ET

CNN is advertising for Obama. Such biased. Be fair CNN. This is public media.

IJ   March 5th, 2008 12:44 am ET

Unless Clinton can win 60-40 on the rest then he will… and he's leading big in North Carolina the second largest state left… unless Superdelegates….

Jade   March 5th, 2008 12:44 am ET

thank you hillary, ohio bigots, and snl, for joining the swift boat patrol.

H&H   March 5th, 2008 12:44 am ET

Of course we are going to win the nomination.
Go Obama … Go.. the white house is waiting for you….

Sach   March 5th, 2008 12:43 am ET

Yes you can!!! :)

Jacob S   March 5th, 2008 12:42 am ET

Short of dishonest backdoor deals, a subversion of the people's will, or a win of 75-80%+ of the remaining votes, Clinton cannot win the nomination. Mark my words, if the first of those two occurs Clinton will win the nomination but will lose the presidency to McCain – as an Obama supporter I think I speak for most of my fellow Obama supporters when I say that I refuse to support and vote for someone who cares nothing for the will of the people and will do whatever it takes to win.

Speaking of which, I find Clinton's comments in recent days highly disturbing. She brings up foreign policy experience and notes that McCain and she are better in that area than Obama. Now even besides the various arguments and ads she's made that the Republicans can use in the Fall, she's arguing their case FOR THEM from her own mouth.

For the life of me I cannot understand how a true Democrat could in good faith vote for a woman who would apparently rather see a Republican in the white house than her Democratic opponent. To paraphrase a relatively well known line, "Shame on you, Hillary Clinton, shame on you, every Democrat should be outraged."

Diana   March 5th, 2008 12:41 am ET

OBAMA congratulated Clinton tonight…..too bad Hillary NEVER congratulated OBAMA on his victories. Hillary has proven she is a very sore looser….I just hope Hillary doesn't divide the Democratic party with her dirty politics……..and she denounces Carl Rove!!!!

Karen   March 5th, 2008 12:41 am ET

I guess Jamal and Amy can wipe the smiles off their faces now – how smug and contrite they were before tonight – the can both eat their crow now! Jamal is soooo bitter tonight – not so much fun to lose is it Jamal? You'll learn as you get older to be a little more humble. Obama could never win against John McCain – I know he would never take Ohio from McCain – I voted for Hillary, but if it comes down to McCain vs Obama – I'm McCain all the way – people either trust Obama or they don't – unlike Jamal thinks, the majority of those backing Hillary will not back Obama!

AMN   March 5th, 2008 12:40 am ET

The best of luck to you, Obama. Not that I don't like Hillary, but she's just not as personable to me.

Beth   March 5th, 2008 12:40 am ET

Hello from Florida, CNN

I would predict we will be counted in the Democratic race either as Clinton supporters or as McCain supporters. If the Democratic National Committee ignores these votes, McCain will get the majority vote of Democrats in Florida.

Funny how "unfair" it is viewed by media to count on super delegates. But not unfair to ignore the votes of two states, which incidentally voted for Clinton, not Obama.

The media bias in this election has been startling and many of the "pundits" just are not in touch with the American people. They ought to give air time to America not to political analysts with huge egos who try to tell us what we should think and do.

Lynn Wheeler   March 5th, 2008 12:40 am ET

Go Obama it's all about delegates.

PH in Oklahoma   March 5th, 2008 12:40 am ET

Mr.Obama, don't count your chicken's before they hatch. People are beginning to see you need more experience. If you really want to help America ask Hillary if she will let you be her VP.

Hillary '08

Gloria K.   March 5th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Yes, the World is watching, and yes you can, America! Obama is the right person to lead your Great Nation! Go Obama go!

Maha   March 5th, 2008 12:38 am ET

GO OBAMA! YOU CAN DO IT!!

Fight until the VERY END! =)

DAVID   March 5th, 2008 12:37 am ET

As a Canadian I'm absolutely thrilled that Barack Obama is more concerned about the welfare of NAFTA on behalf of Canadians rather than keeping his word/rhetoric to the American electorate. Mr. Obama will be just the kind of President that Canada would like. A champion on behalf of Canada and agreeable to Canadian issues. Although if I were an American I might find myself staring at him to read his face….particularly his mouth as I wouldn't be sure which side of it he was speaking from and what to believe comes out of it. Maybe the "amazing" Mr. Obama can learn to sing both the American and Canadian national anthems out of his mouth at the same time.

Miss H   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Yes We Can.

Go Obama Go!

christy looney   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

March 5th, 2008 12:35 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Coming from a white women married to a black man of twelve yrs. in the REP. state of Alabama, it's amazing how quickly people cling to grimy reporting, (not news). although, my vote at this time lies with Obama, I think we should also look at the end results. Did we not learn anything from the bumper stickers printed 4 yrs. ago. " Don't blame me, I didn't vote for him?"
Oh yeah, there still pimpin' em down here.
therefore, here's your scenario:
Clinton wins( which would be similar) although, REPS. would come out of the woodwork to vote against and DEMS. would stay home.
Consequence: MCCAIN WINS! Hello, does anybody herr me?

Yes We Can!   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

It's all about the DELEGATE COUNT and OBAMA is still AHEAD….

Clinton can't beat 12 IN A ROW!!! and still counting!

OBAMA '08

Nabeel   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Obama is a true sportsman who congratulates his rival on her winning.

She, on the other hand, never congratulated him over his last several victories. And then whined over how everyone from the media to her being a woman was adversely affecting her nomination bid. Doesn't speak that well for a woman candidate.

Oops…there goes the political correctness.

Trina   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Barack … we know you're a gent. But PLEASE … fight back! There is PLENTY to fight Hillary on. With all due respect, the focus should be on McCain AFTER you win the nomination. Ignoring Clinton and focusing on McCain is not a smart strategy. Yes we can … yes we can! There is PLENTY to fight her on. Not being nasty and negative … but shed some light on the nasty, evil, Hillary that we know her to be.

Obama 08!

christy looney   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

March 5th, 2008 12:35 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Coming from a white women married to a black man of twelve yrs. in the REP. state of Alabama, it's amazing how quickly people cling to grimy reporting, (not news). although, my vote at this time lies with Obama, I think we should also look at the end results. Did we not learn anything from the bumper stickers printed 4 yrs. ago. " Don't blame me, I didn't vote for him?"
Oh yeah, there still pimpin' em down here.
therefore, here's your scenario:
Clinton wins( which would be similar) although, REPS. would come out of the woodwork to vote against and DEMS. would stay home.
Consequence: MCCAIN WINS! Hello, does anybody herr me?

Bray, Atlanta   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

I am so angry at all of the negative campaigning by the Democrats —- namely the Clintons.

It makes the Democrats look terrible. The Republicans are looking better and better. Eventhough Huckabee didn't win the nomination, I liked him particularly because he wants to do away with the IRS.

TEXAN   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

ONE WORD "ARROGANT".

Helen   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Gee — wasn't it Obama who was saying, a little while ago, that the delegates have to go with their constituents? So it looks like he lost Ohio and perhaps Texas — but he thinks he should gain the super dels anyway? Am I misunderstanding something here? Or is Obama engaged in all sorts of backroom deals? Gee, that would be a change.

If you consider that Obama outspent Hillary 4-1 — she is clearly the winner. And the 'elders" within the democratic party better acknowledge this.

christy looney   March 5th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Coming from a white women married to a black man of twelve yrs. in the REP. state of Alabama, it's amazing how quickly people cling to grimy reporting, (not news). although, my vote at this time lies with Obama, I think we should also look at the end results. Did we not learn anything from the bumper stickers printed 4 yrs. ago. " Don't blame me, I didn't vote for him?"
Oh yeah, there still pimpin' em down here.
therefore, here's your scenario:
Clinton wins( which would be similar) although, REPS. would come out of the woodwork to vote against and DEMS. would stay home.
Consequence: MCCAIN WINS! Hello, does anybody herr me?

bob   March 5th, 2008 12:35 am ET

mr obama you are one arrogant candidate which at the end of the day will be your downfall with the general public either with a repubilcan candidate or at the end of the primaries with hillary…
you currently are not the democratic nominee..yet you walk and carry yourself as you the nominee…and it does turn many of us to the point we voted for hillary.

Stuart Thomas   March 5th, 2008 12:34 am ET

Why has CNN's headline the entire night started with "OBAMA WINS VT", even now when Hillary has won Ohio, Rhode Island, and leads in Texas at midnight?

Is is alphabetical order by candidate? No, Clinton comes before Obama.
Is it alphabetical order by state? No, Vermont comes after Rhode Island and Ohio.

What is the deal CNN? The Saturday Night Live skit sure seems on target here.

Reality check #1   March 5th, 2008 12:34 am ET

News reports are coming out now that in Houston Obama's camp has been preying on the elderly, telling them they will fill out their absentee ballots, running them away from the caucus sites. CNN should report on this like Fox News has. Together with threats to the Black Super Delegates, Obama supporters have proven to be the most ignorant, vile people out there. We should be outraged that the elderly are being exploited along with the Super Delegates. Houston caucus sites had to call the police because of an almost riot atmosphere.

B.A.   March 5th, 2008 12:34 am ET

you go boy

Jesse   March 5th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Mr.Obama you are the guy talk one thing in public and do one thing in back. We know you. You go away. You cheated millions of americans who voted for you. Reveal all your relationship with Rezko to people.

Shame on you Obama. You the Cheater.

I feel ashamed that I voted for you in my primary.

Geneva   March 5th, 2008 12:33 am ET

The trouble with the campaign has been the tactics that Obama used during the caucus states. I think that Hillary has the momentum now. I am a Marine mom that is concerned about our military, foreign policy,economy and poverty. She can address each issue without a pause. I predict that she will be our next president.

NO_MO_CLINTONS in Tokyo   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

clyde stringham   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

cnn,why dont you give up your bitter attacks against sen clinton, enough already about what bill clinton said about ….if hillary wins texas and ohio she may not win nom,she won ohio…..how many presidents lost ohio in the primary????????????????????????? and shes ahead in texas and won in rhode isalnd,and the pledged delegate issue?not that big a difference,it wont matter.the american people are gettin behind hillary now,and she will with her new found momentum,pull in millions per day…then win pennsylvania.obama is going down,and hillary is back,you cnn guys need to put your hillary hatred aside,because its just helping hillary out…….obama huusien wins little caucus states,he lost ohio,weak in florida,obama cant win in nov,thats y you guys are trying to get hillary out the way,BUT IT WONT WORK,u guys are lookin real stupid and incompetant now,you ve been wrong ova and ova again…….now matter how much u continue to bash hillary and build up obama,he will lose ground,rt now hillary is ahead in super delegates,and shes got that clinton comeback momentum going,with white males.starting to rally behind her now, shes unstoppable,this campaign is not u cnns to decide,thats up to american people,and the message is only JUST GETTING STARTED,last week u all had hillary out the race.

interesting   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

Okay, Obama but you could not do like McCain did tonight – WIN THE NOMINATION.

Hmmmm! I guess you are not as inevitable as you think to be.

If you are the nominee, you should have won convincingly.

Nancy in the NW   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

I just watched Obama speak from San Antonio. Can we say "yawn"? What happened to all that emotional oratory? There was no spark, no fire. He seemed, well, a little put off.

As a very often quoted senior citizen and former sports figure says, "it's not over until it's over".

And baby, it is not close to being over!

We will never stop fighting for Senator Clinton and she will never stop fighting for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Hillary!!!! 08/12

LS   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

Barack has motivated the voters but in a much different way then he boosts. It seems that people are coming out to vote for Clinton to insure that Barack does not get the nomination.

Clinton as well as McCain have the ability to cross over party lines and bring the country together. If we want more of the same rhetoric and inactivity then we should definitely vote Barack for president

Jacqueline Smith   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Would Senator Clinton be willing to accept the results of a state if her name were not on the ballot?

A, Sullivan   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Sen. Obama admirably refused to use negative campaigning, as he said on the plane . .. he is not throwing the kitchen sink….. but unfortunately Hillary Clinton in her desperation started to pull out the negative ads and statements, not offering positive comments.
And her "more experience' statement gets boring, since the Clinton White House wasn't all that great, and I fear the same mistakes will be made. The important quality here is JUDGMENT, which is not limited to only older people. In my work as election judge I saw regularRepublican voters take Democratic ballots, commenting that we need a new approach to problems and a new language in campaigning., And I saw NEW voters who had ignored elections because of the negative vicious language as they told me. .

DC   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Nice spin on Obama's part. This is disaster for his campaign after they spent 2-1 on ads to try to put this away. He showed his weakness with his response to the bad press. All of the talk of Hillary doing the Republicans a favor by attacking Obama on his record is silly. If you think this is desparate and negative, wait until the Republicans ramp up their machine. They have been in power for the last 7 years and have no interest in handing anything over to Obama or anyone else. This talk of Obama being a uniter not a divider is identical to the talk from George W. We saw how that turned out. Neither party is interested in handing over their power to the other side. Nice flowery speeches notwithstanding. This is all naive talk. I think the country will be fine with either Democrat but I would prefer someone who knows the workings of the system of government we have and not someone trying to change the existing system into some mythical lovefest.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

obama for president//

Kathy   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Senator Obama should let the process proceed as the law allows. People in many states have not voted and than there are Florida and Michagan. Hillary will be our next President.
She is winning Texas too!

Michele   March 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Barack, you need to go ahead and put your foot on Hillary's neck!! I know you promised to be nice, but you are up against the most dirty illusionist out there. Obama supporters need to go on the offense and start letting people know how dirty and immoral the Clinton's are. Hillary is like a big, shrill barnacle! And anyone with a loved one in Iraq, Hillary put em there!!

ginger   March 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

curious george thinks he will win

Latina For Barack   March 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Barack is on his was towards the presidency. Hilary represents old politics and her tactics the past month is representative of why we dont need another 4 or 8 years of the same old politics. I am also astonished on Hilary's remark that a republican candidate is better than a democratic one. Where is her loyalty?

Finally, she carbon copied Barack's "Yes We Can" by using "Yes We Will".

Barack please continue to rise above her dirty politics.

David in Indiana   March 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Obama still has the momentuem.

YES WE CAN

Indiana for Obama.

Rebecca AZ   March 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

He will be a good VP Hill 08

Jerell   March 5th, 2008 12:29 am ET

What bothers me though is how Hilary in her speech mentioned winning Flroida and Michigan where they were brought "beauty contests"

Allison Marie   March 5th, 2008 12:29 am ET

NO HE CAN'T, NO HE CAN'T,

CLINTON ALL THE WAY!

MIwatch   March 5th, 2008 12:29 am ET

Americans are smart people, they know that they need to hold on the decision to make Obama the nominee before it is too late. A rush to finish this race might have nig trouble for Democrats. Obama has too many things Wink-Wink tricks and Rezko's case need to be clarified before he deserved the title of clean politician, agent of change.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:29 am ET

If Obama gets the Democratic nomination, I will surely be voting republican. He is inexperienced. He may be a powerful speaker, but America needs more then a President who can talk the talk. America needs "change" but what can Obama really do for our country. Hillary '08!

Night Writer   March 5th, 2008 12:29 am ET

It is sad that Hillary has resorted to the same old political tactics. For those who truly want change, they are not going to get it by putting her in the White House. A grave mistake by many Clinton fans is in thinking that she is going to be able to do what her husband did. Has anybody been paying attention? She and Bill have a marriage of convenience.

ginger   March 5th, 2008 12:29 am ET

curious george thinks he will win

Ed K.   March 5th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Sounds like Obama is drinking his own Kool-Aid. Hillary is back and it looks like people are waking up from Obama;s spin. Maybe the young voters will come around before it is to late and help us put Hillary in the White House.

Cathy   March 5th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Whatever…Just Words.

Vig   March 5th, 2008 12:28 am ET

I would say he's putting a spin on it. Tonight in his speech in Texas – he lumped Clinton & McCain together – in other words, Clinton has been put back into the equation after he and others excluded her, presuming he was going to get the nomination. Maybe we'll hear less smugness in his voice, but I doubt we'll hear less bull.

Gene   March 5th, 2008 12:28 am ET

"We know this: No matter what happens tonight, we have nearly the same delegate lead as we had this morning, and we are on our way to winning this nomination,"

So yeah, Same boat as we were before. GO OBAMA!

mjc   March 5th, 2008 12:28 am ET

uh oh.. obama lost states.. time to drop out.. or wait, is that only what you try to bully people into doing?

HILLARY 08!

Jacob   March 5th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Don't be so cocky Mr. Obama. You have a long way to go and so does Mrs. Clinton. Best luck to you both.

KC Atlanta   March 5th, 2008 12:27 am ET

He is in for a rude awakening. How arrogant of him! She has won the must need states that are needed to win the national election. The superdelegates know this. Wyoming is up for grabs, he will carry Mississippi, as he has done the other large African American populated states. But Pennsylvania will go for Hillary. This will go to the convention, where they WILL seat the Florida and Michigan delegates. Hillary will be the nominee because the DNC knows she can win in November and he can't.

D.L.   March 5th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Guess what?
I do want to go to Denver for a fight.
Hillary is more then worth the fight….
A party of fair weather men …
Lets go …………
Quite frankly speaking why not a shake up this Dem party..
This party has shown us hard work and exper..
do not count..Question for me is why would I be a dem when they can treat one of there own so bad..
So lets start a party for Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marie comer   March 5th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Barack Obama lost everything tonight. Hillary is the clear choice of real Democrats from New York to California and in between!!

Yousuf   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Barack OBama, YOu will not win the presidency, because YOu are BLACK….

Barack, wont be president because he is in denial that he is infact MUSLIM. his father was muslim, so he is atleast 5% muslim regardless of what religion you preached.

OBAMA is inexperienced, all he does is gives speeches from written notes, probably written by his friends….

Again, i am not white….but i am a democrat…I dislike hillary and obama…but MY GOAL is to take the white house..I suggest Obama gives up the fight and gets behind Hillary and team up….This will be the best solution to democratic party…

GOOOOO DEMOCRAT…but obama needs to stop giving speeches….

Nurse Ratchet   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Hillary Clinton views herself as a fighter and most likely has benefited the country in some aspect or another in her service. Why is she so disliked?

Answer: Because she is a manupulative power-monger and married to a power-monger. They both believe in scrappiness to preserve their lifestyle and ego. The thought of having to look at HRC and her slick husband for another 4-8 yrs. is putrifying. Those people voting for her have some memory loss of the deceit and scandal-ridden years we have already suffered with them. HELLO! How great is it that she is affiliated (by marriage) with a disbarred, almost impeached, lying under oath "leader" of our country who defaced the OVAL office and then pointed his finger at us on tV? Not to mention all of the "deals" the Clintons have been involved in.

If she treats the Middle East peace process and other foreign leaders the same way she is treating Obama when she does not get her way, OMG! She is the great UN-UNIFYER.

Maybe there is a reason that at this point in our history, someone who represents many facets of our country (black, white, young, educated, OPEN MINDED) has arrived on the scene, someone who is very smart AND diplomatic. The perfect someone to give a chance to INSTEAD of coniviing, manupulating HRC!!!!!!!

John in Columbus, OH   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

So what if Hillary wins Ohio. My vote goes to McCain.

Curliss   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

No Way! This is a electoral vote country…or hasn't he heard! Clinton is sweeping all the big states that matter in a real election. Obama has won mostly republican voting states. C'mon Obama…do the real math…what counts! My guess Obama will be the blame for a democrat not winning in November. Not Hillary!

Dan   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Florida

HR-2003   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Hilary looks like John McCain raining met.

Obama won the last 11 contests. If Hilary won all the last 11 contest, then all media is against him. Fairness, the world watch you.

Hilary run the dirty game and that helps McCain.

Obama will win the nomination. I am very confident.

YES WE CAN !!!

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:24 am ET

IF OBAMA DOSENT WIN THE NOMINATION THEN IM NOT VOTING IN FUTURE ELECTIONS, AND ALOT OF MY FRIENDS FEEL THE SAME

hillary 08:   March 5th, 2008 12:24 am ET

i am confident he won't.

YOU are lame, boring, and you need to stop giving fluffy speeches. Saturday Night Live is RIGHT ON THE MARK!

Go HOME!!!!

frank   March 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

WAY TO GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY 08

Mercedes   March 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Forget it Obama!! They are going to cruch you on everything they find to attack you on. I hope that americans can stop the injustic that is being done. Is ashame that our young new voters will turn their backs on the voting process thanks to the scams. All I can say is that for all the latinos that voted for Clinton because they have high hopes that the immigration issue will be resolve they are just being taken as fools. They can forget about their ilegal family members getting legal papers. It won't happen.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Not the way you go, with all the lies, shady tactics, anger outbursts, backstabbing.
believe in what you want, but there is a lot of people who do not want you, who cannot trust you. Wake-up from your dream, dreams are to be dreamed, then the reality comes………
I got really turned of.

tim   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

ARROGANCE…JUST LIKE A CULT

Brenda P.   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

obama voted (present) in Illinois State Senate over 100 times, he didn't do his job. After he got into the U.S. Senate he became the chair of the sub-committee that oversees NATO in Afghanistian. In his campaign rhetoric he has touted the importance of Afghanastan, yet has chosen not to hold a single meeting since he got the chair in Jan. 2007. He is not doing his job in the U.S. Senate . He has been to busy campaigning for a higher position. Obviously, he feels his ambition trumps National Security!!! If he worked for me, and performed like this, I would borrow the words (barack borrows words all the time) of a well known New Yorker ; "barack, you're fired!!!".
Brenda P.
Hillary4change

beenburrito   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

get off the race obama. you are a liar. you are no different than any of the other politicians. YOU ARE NOT THE MESSIAH get it!!!

I am soooooo regretful I voted for this liar.

Grif   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

I said when Rockerfeller sponsored you, ( Obama). 'There was a face that could launch, a thousand ships'. However, your face, ( Obama) on TV just 16 minutes ago. Was the face I saw 60yrs ago . Bitterness!!!!

A face that sunk, thousand ships… They called him Adolf Hitler…

Again! My comment disappears from viewebwcause it does not comply.

I see thing as they are…. Not in dreams…. Sorry

Hopeful In America   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

I can't believe this is still going on. Meaning Obama vs Clinton. All I can say is 4 years of Bill and Hillary in the White House is to depressing to think about. If Obama dosn't win the nomination, I'm voting for Mccain. I want Washington cleaned up, and without someone who lives in the real world, like Obama, I'll vote like every other election. Pick the worse of the 2 evils.By the way, I'm not a democrat or republican, I'm a non-partisn. I vote for the best person, or best of the 2 running. How depressing if Obama dosn't get the nomination. I guess the Clinton machine is real. Mr. and Mrs. Negitive campainers. DIRTY POLITICS!!!!!!!What a shame. We the people are the real losers, if they knock him out.

James Harrington   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Where is Rohde and Island Ohio? Can't anyone type correctly these days?

Obama is the truth   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Read it and weep Clinton fanatics ….numbers do not lie ..he is still winning he still has more votes…him smashing her in Mississippi and Wyoming will negate the delgates she won in RI and Ohio….I just hate the fact we have to deal with 7 more weeks of this women running her mouth..

Jerell   March 5th, 2008 12:21 am ET

either way, he has to fire/ shake up some people in the camp, the NAFTA-Canadian "it didn't happen, it did happen" controversy hurt him in Ohio. He has been nearly flawless (even with the Renko situation) until then.

PAT M CANADA   March 5th, 2008 12:21 am ET

OH LORD SPARE OUR WORLD !

We put up with an inexperienced, inept, reckless, arrogant leader for seven long years I know you won't let it happen again! ..

NO OBAMA – NO EMPTY WORDS AND PROMISES – Realism Not Rhetoric.

Chido Williams   March 5th, 2008 12:21 am ET

Do not be discouraged, the fight goes on. We will continue to support you. OBAMA 08

Robert in Albuquerque   March 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

unfortunately while it's possible Hillary won't get the magic number needed to win the nomination, it's also looking that way for Obama.

Annamica, OH   March 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

really? he split the contests, considering at the time this article was posted, Hillary has won 2 states, to Obama's 1 and that she has a double digit lead in her Ohio win?

Allan Camden, SC   March 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Where is my first comment?? Probably the same place as Hillary's tax returns……. Come on, CNN! I get all my news from you, practically 24/7. I certainly don't expect to be censored. My comments are not rude, nasty, or negative.

Ed   March 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Watching CNN tonight, they showed that even if Clinton wins all remaining states with 65-45% margins she will still have fewer delegates than Obama. She needed landslide victories in Ohio and Texas to catch up and she hasn't got them.
What exactly is her strategy…..triangulate and divide the party? Team up with the Republican Nominee McCain to bash Obama? For what? How does she plan on realistically winning the nomination? These questions should be addressed if she intends on staying in until June.
The RNC onslaught will begin tomorrow now the the Republicans have a nominee. Hopefully that will bring the holes in Clinton's strategy into sharp focus.

Old Lady in Missouri   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

At my age, l am so tired of bickering and name calling within campaigns. Tell the truth – remember when you throw the kitchen sink, some of it will flash back on you.

I wish in my lifetime I would see the media be totally unbiased – that has a snow ball's change in hell of happening, but it would be nice. The past 4 days, I have seen the Clinton commercials and late nite TV crap so much it has been sickening, the only things that could be said about Obama were negative – I find it very interesting that usually right before the election, the programs change and they affect the vote by telling people how bad off Clinton is and she needs to win here and there, and playing the race card and gender card. So what, she is a women and he is an African-American male. They are both still Americans.

Personally I would welcome a chance in our leadership. I don't see anything that Clinton has done in her past that makes her more ready than Obama to be ready to run our Country. I would think we have had enough of Clinton/Clinton/Bush/Bush, etc. and Lord help us if the Rep. get in.

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Always the gracious candidate. Nice job Mr. Obama.

Linda   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Senator Obama still has the numerical lead. More importantly, he is the most honest and most ethical of the two.

Don't believe the lies. Find out for yourself.

Mike   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

SO SAD OBAMA XEROX CLINTON ON HIS SPEECH TODAY BY SAYING IT IS NOT A SPEECH ONLY BUT WE NEED A SOLUTION. I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH CAMPAIGN MONEY HE STILL HAVE BECAUSE HE OUT SPENT 3-1 AND STILL LOSE TO CLINTON…

Hillary Supporter, MD   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Sounds like a sore looser to me. Keep drinking that kool aid. People are obviously seeing right through the shallow rhetoric and have had enough of Reganesque promises that cannot be backed up with experience. How far can one stretch the community organizer experience. These are hard times. These are no times for rookies.
It's 4th and goal with 3 seconds on the clock. Who do you give the ball to? Your rookie backup quarterback? I didn't think so.

jon   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Please correct your grammatical errors. It's unbecoming of a professional news web site.

Tom   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Senator Obama must capaign on the level of Sen. Clinton and remind the voters in each state that her 35 years of experience has been with the Rose law firm, and that while she was in the White House members of the Law firm were going to jail.
Mrs. Clinton has not revealed any of here personal logs , and telephone calls while in the White House and that she still refuses to show her income tax information, due to the fact that she does not want to divulge information detrimental to her capaign.
Senator Obama must fight fire with fire if you want to win your parties nomination. I have done my part in trying to help advise you , and I have donated $100. to your capaign,now please Win, win,win!!!.

Dee   March 5th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Barack is right. The delegate count hasn't changed. Hillary is always touting her 35 years of political experience but yet she can't stop Obama, and the only time she has impact is when she stills from his base by A) crying b) whining to the press c) appearing on late night television d) going negative. But Obama consistently cuts away at her entire base in every primary or caucus. There is no mandate in either populist or delegate vote. But I would argue that the country as a whole is leaning toward the type of leadership Obama promises to deliver. Hillary didn't stop his momentum, she broke her losing streak tonight. And he still has more delegates than her.

Scare poletics   March 5th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Obama is wining her nomatter happen but her negative ads hearted him since we use to listen scare poleticians that why she wins oh. Already they are scared of lost jobs. That is the our american poletics. It is a time to change our not to belive scared poletics. We are the one we gave the power to scare us.

True Democrat   March 5th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Fight to the end, Obama.

Clinton will lose.

Rather vote for McCain.

Manuel TX   March 5th, 2008 12:18 am ET

I bet you don't win Pennsylvania.

And now it's time to re-vote in FL and MI. Those votes cannot be suppressed. :)

tammi   March 5th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Keep going Obama. A few months ago, many, especially Clintonites, did not think you could make it this far. They were more concerned about whether or not you were "black enough" to even attract the African American vote. Some of us have supported you since your bid for the senate and will continue to support you to the very end because you represent CHANGE we've been waiting for. Give Hillary a run for her money and let's get this nomination locked.

OBAMA 08

Jay   March 5th, 2008 12:17 am ET

I think he should drop out! Save the party now!! He is Pathetic!!

Sean   March 5th, 2008 12:17 am ET

Obama is obviously trying to spin his losses. He hasn't won a big state (other than his own) this election cycle. In addition, he lied to the public about his position on NAFTA. The media is finally catching on….should be an interesting next few weeks. Lets see if he keeps avoiding the media or if he actually answers any of the oustanding concerns. If he loses Penn. and Florida gets the Ok to hold another primary….he's finished.

Danielle dejean   March 5th, 2008 12:17 am ET

I want a recount in both states Ohio and Texas this is an outrage Barack obama should be winning in both states maybe everybody is raicist .I want to see Barack WIN and He will make a change

Audacity of Hype   March 5th, 2008 12:17 am ET

I am confident his supporters will wake out of their hypnotized state of emotion and realize it is important to not choose a color but a solution. Obama's hype is running out of steam and the reality of his errors are becoming apparent.

Hillary is the real choice!

Richard from Detroit and Dearborn   March 5th, 2008 12:17 am ET

Minus about two dozen delegates possibly more later today, thats not nearly the same old boy.Michigan and Florida is going to throw a sledgehammer and crowbar into the Obama Express Limited and cause a major train wreck.

Veronica in CA   March 5th, 2008 12:16 am ET

Dream on, Obama.

GO HILLARY!!!! What a tough cookie!!

Lisa   March 5th, 2008 12:16 am ET

It is not over Obama you have not won a big state, I can't wait till April to vote for Hillary in PA!

brandi   March 5th, 2008 12:16 am ET

obama, i hope you win i would love to have health coverage im 21 and cant afford it if i could i would.

John   March 5th, 2008 12:15 am ET

"congratulated rival Sen. Hillary Clinton for her wins in Rhode and Island Ohio" – CNN

I am glad to she she won both those states.

Kimberly   March 5th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Don't get too confident Obama… we are starting to see your dark side.

New York expat in Santo Domingo   March 5th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Obama needs the Democratic faithful to come out unified behind him and tell the Clinton media circus to end the charade. The Clintons deserve an important place in the Convention and a say on the platform, but they need to show the genuine leadership to bow out with dignity for the betterment of the Party and the future of the country. Bill Richardson has it right. The media has helped magnify the Hillary fear/subliminal racism machine. It must end. IT IS OVER by delegates and popular vote. Obama needs to set out more of his TEAM as a demonstration of how he will lead.

Pundits want this to drag out forever, because it makes their ratings and pays their salaries and egos. It is not about them. The Clintons should not allow themselves to be seduced by this false dream when it could potentially ruin any positive legacy they hoped to create out of this campaign.

Luke M   March 5th, 2008 12:14 am ET

Watch out Obama, Clinton is back!

Double O   March 5th, 2008 12:14 am ET

I am still puzzled why the tax returns is not a requirement for presidential candidates. Every financial-aid student must disclose his or her returns or the parents returns before getting aid. The government give a free ride to politicians. The point is to make sure that these guys and lady really paid their taxes, since the IRS do not really audit most of the the returns, they must disclose the return so the public could actually audit them.
The Kitchen sink worked but Obama will still win.

BT   March 5th, 2008 12:14 am ET

We didn't win tonight, but we will tomorrow.

At least it's hopeful…

JUST SAD THAT AMERICANS NEVER LEARN!!!   March 5th, 2008 12:13 am ET

THE WORLD IS WATCHING, AMERICA!!! MARK THOSE WORDS AMERICANS!! AND IF HILLARY IS WHAT YOU WANT, YOU WILL GET IT BUT SURELY LIVE TO REGRET IT. IT HAPPENED WITH BUSH, AND IT WILL HAPPEN WITH THIS DIVISIVE, CONNIVING, OPPORTUNISTIC, SELF SERVING WOMAN WHO IS WILLING TO BATTLE HER OWN PARTY OPPONENT HARDER THAN SHE WOULD A REPUBLICAN.

the108   March 5th, 2008 12:13 am ET

You had me at "hello".

P   March 5th, 2008 12:13 am ET

Clinton can only win when she goes negative. That's not a knock on her, for she IS a politician and the Clintons know how to fight the Republican dirt machine. It is what it is.

While I believe Obama vs. McCain would be a great campaign because McCain is a very honorable politician, I have no faith in the Republican-leaning 527s to fight fair.

There is no more dirt to find on the Clintons. There may be "dirt" (substantive or factual is irrelevant) on Obama.

Full disclosure: I voted for Obama, and will never vote for Clinton.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 12:13 am ET

typo "Rhode and Island Ohio"!!

Peter Canada   March 5th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Yes he CAN. Hillary has a lots of skeleton in her cupboard, and she not fit to be our great counrty president.
Obama is genuine helper and eveyone likes him.
He will win the nomination and general election.

David-Paul Niner   March 5th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Hang it up. The scrutiny is only going to get worse and you have no platform to fall back on.

There are a plethora of processes in our Federal Government that need revising, but the belief that you have the ability to completely erradicate every issue with your personality is a dangerous precedent that this country does not need.

Terri Patanus   March 5th, 2008 12:12 am ET

PS OBAMA HILLARY WON TEXAS AND OHIO , FL, CA and NY the LARGE states will not support you!

I AM   March 5th, 2008 12:12 am ET

The results and rumblings are as a result of the infused $100 billon hubby Bill collected from his worldwide marks. It is being shown in $100 million increments.
It's expected Gov. Richardson's endorsement is part of that payoff. At all cosets, keep the AfricanAmerica Black out of the White House of USA. "How dare Obama break trouch American royalty!" says the Clinton supporters.
What you are seeing is lessons on how to strip the front runner from the race for the White House.
It's America that will have been had!

rrr   March 5th, 2008 12:11 am ET

He is absolutely correct. Once again, only because the press wants this contest to linger longer is Hillary even perceived as being capable of securing the nomination. The numbers bear this out and it cannot be disputed. That being said, be prepared to see an all out smear campaign launched by the Clinton campaign

bill from NC   March 5th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Someone really needs to bring Hillary back to reality.

I'm disappointed in Ohio. All this will do is continue to feed the delusion that she has a chance. A delusion that only herself and women over the age of 50 chanting "Woo hoo bring back the nineties!!", are going to buy.

It is truly mentally exhausting to continually listen to all her nonsense.

Terri Patanus   March 5th, 2008 12:11 am ET

NOT A CHANCE!

OBAMA I AM A DEMOCRAT AND I WILL VOTE MCCAIN BEFORE YOU, SO YOU NEED TO BOW OUT NOW!

Julie   March 5th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Obama's head is getting to him again.

We do not need another 4-8 years of arrogant leadership!

Sukie   March 5th, 2008 12:10 am ET

Go ahead and win, Obama.

I am hoping others in states that have not yet voted will see through the cheerleading and gets their heads screwed on straight.

I will never vote for you, Obama.

Lisa, VA   March 5th, 2008 12:10 am ET

OB I know you will win the nomination. Very big of you to congratulate her. She never once did the same for you.
She played dirty and got rewarded but let's see if the media and America will continue to play stupid and chasened like a child.

EK   March 5th, 2008 12:10 am ET

If Obama became the nominee, I will be voting for McCain.

Sabrina, Las Vegas, NV   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

If Obama doesn't win, the democratic nominee will lose the black vote, the young vote and some of the white male votes. People will not turn out in support for Clinton. And, once the dirt on the Clintons start coming out, it's a done deal.

I hope Obama is the nominee for the sake of the democratic party and America.

M Clinton   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

1st!

Go Clinton! I live in Houston, boy – talk about segration politics. The divisions in my caucus were clear – race.

If Obama wins, my vote will go to McCain. Obama is just not right for the job!

Grow up people, don't vote for the rock star vote for the person who WILL change and has changed things, not just who promises them!

Chanda   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

I Have a problem with Obama Supporter Obama and superdelagates saying that they are voting for what the people want. Look at all the resultsl 50% or more want Hillary they are pretty much 50/50 nationwide if not more popular votes going to Hillary and so everyone saying the superdelagates need to vote for what the people want are saying if you vote for Hillary your vote dont matter!!! They say it only matters if voted gor Obama!!!!!Guess what more of Democrats want Hillary!!!! Looks like we are in for another Gore him more points her more popular votes nation wide GO HILLARY!!!!!!

Jen   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Yep, that is just what I expect from Obama…he is so full of himself. Just wait until Clinton and Edwards rule the day this fall.

PS   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

He's right! He's still the front runner. It's mathematically impossible for her to catch up without all the superdelegates– which isn't going to happen.

Rachel S.   March 5th, 2008 12:08 am ET

It's Rhode Island and Ohio. Not Rhode and Island Ohio.

Reality check #1   March 5th, 2008 12:08 am ET

You cannot beat the Republicans without winning big states. Hillary wins all big states.

Scott   March 5th, 2008 12:08 am ET

I think one of the interesting things about this whole campaign is bill clinton. Would anybody have ever imagined that having bill clinton on your team would be a bad thing? Did everybody forget about his presidency? If today Bill Clinton was not married to Hillary and instead chose to endorse Obama, I am sure everybody will sing a different tune. It's not as if Bill will walk around the White House and run things, EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS. if you don't you are ignorant. Having Bill Clinton can only be good and I really can't imagine why anybody can argue otherwise. I am sure Obama would be grateful if Bill was on his team if he wins the Presidency.

On another note, I really hate how racial this election has become and CNN always highlights it. It seems as if, I don't know if it's true, that African Americans are just voting for Obama for the hell of it. There's not even a question regarding Obama's character or ability to lead, as long as a precinct has a majority of black population, CNN highlights it and gives it to Obama. It's sickening really and also very ironic. How can an election as important as this be so, should I say, racist? especially the commentator that works as the Barack Obama supporter, I forgot his name, but everything he says is pure garbage. How can anybody take this guy seriouslY? he literally answered every question today by reiterating how Bill says Hillary must win both Ohio and Texas. Honestly, CNN, please hire better commentators.

Chris   March 5th, 2008 12:08 am ET

"Rhode and Island Ohio"? Quick Fix

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

I JUST WATCHED THE ENTIRE SPEECH THAT OBAMA GAVE
RIGHT AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE WINNERS,

Joseph   March 5th, 2008 12:07 am ET

Obama – You lost Ohio and are going to lose the Texas primary.
Obama lost the biggest states, NY, CA, MA, Ohio, NJ, FL (even if a revote takes place – he will loose) and now Texas. Obama will lose in PA. I seriously doubt the Democratic Party is going to nominate you.
Hillary can compete and win those states against McCain. Obama cannot.

CA Supporter   March 5th, 2008 12:07 am ET

And he will……

Hilary is hanging on because she's planned for this most of her life, and she cannot accept defeat. She's a power hungry self-serving individual, and she's tearing the Democratic party apart.

Go away Hilary Clinton. It's time to focus our energies on beating McCain.

We want change, not another corrupt Clinton presidency living in the Whitehouse. The Clintons care not for the people — only for themselves and their power and legacy.

clinton   March 5th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Hillary you will never get the votes of obama supporters ever I don't care if you win and he endorses you for the greater good of the party you lack honesty as does your husband. You may get some but guess what mccain will beat you and your special interest campaign

Josh   March 5th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Barack Obama YOU ARE SO FULL OF IT!!! I WISH YOU WOULD SHUT UP!!! HILLARY…TAKE THIS FOOL DOWN NOW!!! I'M CALLING ALL AMERICANS (REPUBLICANS, THAT INCLUDES YOU GUYS TOO) TO TAKE THIS GUY DOWN!!! He is so cocky and arrogant its not even funny! PENNSYLVANIA HERE WE COME!!! Enough of this Obama NONSENSE!!!

HILLARY '08, '12!!!

"Change you CAN and WILL BE ABLE TO COUNT ON!!!"

Eric   March 5th, 2008 12:06 am ET

In his dreams!!!!

Amy in Iowa   March 5th, 2008 12:05 am ET

YES WE CAN!!!!

What else can the Clinton campaign copy? Their Yes we will chant was so lame.

Push Hillary for show me the TAX Return   March 5th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Where is Hillary Tax Return

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 12:04 am ET

The numbers and polls show it. Common sense shows it. Even Rush Limbaugh/Ann Coulter can claim it. The right knows they can beat Hillary. There is enough division amongst it's own party, hatred from any republicans that may switch over, and lack of independent support for Hillary that all point that a vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain and four more years of Bush.

With Obama's lead, the polls show he will beat McCain. Part of this is due to McCains lack of Christian support which will go to Obama.

Hillary's pluses over Obama are experience and military support. However take her pluses and they are dwarfed to McCains.

Luckily, he has a dominating lead.

Obama 2008

Jenny   March 5th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Haha!!!

This is a joke for us! Did you guys hear his speech tonight?

WEAK AND NONSENSE!

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