March 5, 2008
Posted: 12:00 AM ET

NEW YORK (CNN) – Barack Obama was looking to score major victories Tuesday in Ohio and Texas — wins he hoped would put Hillary Clinton away, and provide him with a clear path to the Democratic presidential nomination. But long before polls closed in either state, his campaign was laying the groundwork for contests in states to come.

It was a smart precaution: the New York senator has won the Ohio and Rhode Island primaries, assuring that the race for the Democratic presidential nomination would go on. As of 11:45 p.m. ET, CNN had not projected a winner in Texas. Earlier in the evening, Obama won the Vermont primary.

Anticipating the race would continue, the Illinois senator opened campaign offices in Mississippi last week, and began an advertising effort to try and woo the state’s voters. He has already aired more than 80 television ads in the state, which will hold its own primary next week. Compared to the pricey media markets in Ohio and Texas, Mississippi has been a relative bargain: Obama has only had to spend $23,000 on ads that have appeared in four different markets across the state, according to TNS Media Intelligence/Campaign Media Analysis Group, CNN’s consultant on political television advertising spending.

Next stop for Obama and Clinton is Wyoming on Saturday, where 12 delegates are on the line. Neither candidate has bought television time to try and influence Democratic voters who will attend that state’s caucuses, though Obama is scheduled to campaign there later this week. Mississippi’s primary, with 33 delegates at stake, follows on March 11.

– CNN Political Editor Mark Preston

Filed under: Barack Obama


Shannon in Galesburg, IL   March 5th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Obama needs to win everything between now and Pennsylvania to get back on track, and he needs to win it all convincingly.

Jenny   March 5th, 2008 12:04 am ET

We know it does not make sense!

Hillary 2008!

Reality check #1   March 5th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Next news, Hillary wins Texas! We have to realize BIG states count, if you can't win big states, you can't beat the Republicans. Vote Hillary to beat Republicans.

Ricardo, Philadelphia   March 5th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Hillary…. we love you!!!! what a great night…. you are a real fighter…

Go Hillary!!!!

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 12:07 am ET

Wyoming should fall the same as Idaho which clearly went to Obama.

Mississippi in the clear to Obama.

Obama still has the same lead as last week.

Keep it going Barak.

Keep it going America. Bring us to the true liberal roots that this party is run on and keep us away from business as usual politics that gave us NAFTA.

Amy in Iowa   March 5th, 2008 12:07 am ET

What media lie, victim card, or fear card will Hillary Clinton try to use this time? Stay tuned….

Curtis   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Wait… Unless Clinton wins by more than 40% in EACH contest, she can't even catch up with Obama in pledged delegates. Logically it follows that CLINTON must win everything convincingly. But, some people believe in miracles, not math.

Obama refuses to disenfranchise a single voter, while Clinton wantonly leaves them by the wayside. So disappointing.

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 12:09 am ET

He has a dominating lead.

Hillary is destroying the party with negative politics. She needs to realize she lost this bid herself and not detract from the party.

CA Supporter   March 5th, 2008 12:10 am ET

Obama does not need to win convincingly - that's a lie! Obama has the lead in delegates, and will continue to have the lead even if Hilary goes on to win Texas tonight.

Hilary Clinton HAS to win BIG in the rest of the states to catch up. That's a FACT!

Educate yourselves Hilary supporters… you really make yourselves look like the uneducated people the polls say you are.

Jacob   March 5th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Never give up ;)

KAY   March 5th, 2008 12:12 am ET

THe hillary voters just gave an election vote to McCain.. I will vote for someone that will continue to smear people…..I'll vote Republican in November…

Sabrina, Las Vegas, NV   March 5th, 2008 12:13 am ET

WTG Sen. Obama….

You should always be thinking ahead….
After all, Clinton has a brand name and a do anyhing to win, political machine.

KU Student   March 5th, 2008 12:14 am ET

GO HILLARY! Tonight was an awesome night for Democrats who truly care for our country!

Josh   March 5th, 2008 12:14 am ET

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Obama you thought this would all be over tonight!!! You thought WRONG!!! America has finally awakened and risen to their senses! Don't sit tight just yet….THE PARTY HAS JUST STARTED!!! Bring it!

HILLARY '08, '12!!!

Dan   March 5th, 2008 12:14 am ET

Even though Hilary has won these states - none are by a large margin - it will still be neck and neck.

Rob   March 5th, 2008 12:16 am ET

Grammatical note to the author: "to try TO woo" and "to try TO influence." The word "and" is not a preposition.

Cheby   March 5th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Hillary 2008!

Graham LAWS   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

It's the RIGHT WAY….Hillary will be our next President.

Manuel TX   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Go Hillary!

Every vote…every vote. :)

oppongfrank1   March 5th, 2008 12:19 am ET

I STILL BELIEVE OBAMA WILL WIN THE NOMINATION

Gene   March 5th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Obama 2008!

Faith   March 5th, 2008 12:21 am ET

This country is ready for real change. Sick of the negativity, slander and ugly politics as usual. No-one, not Clinton, not McCain — can stop this river of change we are demanding.

This is Obama's time….ready or not…he will win!

Corey, Maryland   March 5th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Obama will win Wyoming on Saturday and Mississippi on Tuesday, and no one will even remember March 4th. It didn't go as well as I thought it would but, Obama has a straight month and 11 days before Pennsylvania and he does well in states that he has done a lot of campaigning in. And after Pennsylvania there are no more "big states" for Hillary to fall back on. The math and the states coming up are on Obama's side. He will be our nominee!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!

Bob G.   March 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Now that's what I call CONFIDENCE from our next fearless leader. At least he has the foresight that all his rhetoric might be growing thin.

NoBushClintonDynasty   March 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Last I checked, Obama is still winning in delegates and the chances of Hillary winning the ticket are basically nil. She would have to blow him out in every remaining contest (yes, basic math skills are required). Nice try, but familiar disinfo…

Jerell   March 5th, 2008 12:23 am ET

no Shannon, he doesn't need to win convincing

He just doesn't need to have his team make stupid mistakes that could get Clinton's camp to throw more dirt on him.

Annamica, OH   March 5th, 2008 12:24 am ET

Reality check: if Hillary wins TX, this will be reality check number 3! First NH, then her super tuesday wins, now march 4th!

Way to go hill!

Jerell   March 5th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Ricardo, um, the race in Texas isn't over at all yet

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   March 5th, 2008 12:27 am ET

She may have won the battle, but there is no way she can catch up in delegates, period.
Obama '08

I AM   March 5th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Obama don't despair. You are the man for America in 2008.

oppongfrank1   March 5th, 2008 12:30 am ET

I AM SURE CLINTON WILL RUN OUT MONEY SOON AND QUIT VOTE OBAMA TOBEAT MACAIN

Vig   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

TIme for me to make another contribution to Hillary.

Sunny   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Wow dominating lead!! LOL. You and obama like to exaggerate. You must be part of his speech writer.

hillary 08:   March 5th, 2008 12:31 am ET

grow up Kay… no one falls for smear or scare ads anymore. SHE IS THE BETTER CANDIDATE. We are voting for PRESIDENT… not Barney!

Jack, CA   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

I love you, Hillary! You are a real fighter. Never give up. America needs a president like you.

chopsticks from ca   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

"GIVE ME SPECIFICS!!! NOT SERMONS!!!!" That's right!

My German husband has been neutral in this drawn-out democratic nomination fight. Tonight when he was watching Obama speaking on CNN, he commented, "He reminds me of Hitler." Be warned!

Willie   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

Stop being jealous Obama supporters!!! Clinton is winning fair and square. Even if Clinton wins Texas, you still got your Caucus. Stop whining!!

hillary 08:   March 5th, 2008 12:32 am ET

NO ONE FALLS FOR SMEAR AND FEAR ADS!!!!
Would YOU?

NO!
then why should Texas and Ohio???

Joseph   March 5th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Obama cannot win the nomination outright either. So it goes to the convention. Obama did not win CA, NY, NJ, MA, Ohio and Florida ..he is not winning in Texas. The Democrats need a nominee who can compete and beat McCain in CA, NY, NJ, MA, Ohio, Florida and Texas — Hillary Clinton.

Kasia   March 5th, 2008 12:34 am ET

If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, I and my family are voting Republican. He is inexperienced. He may be able to talk the talk, however American needs more then this. Hilary has remarkable plans and has the education and experience to back up what she believes in. Hilary '08!

jerzee gal   March 5th, 2008 12:36 am ET

You got my vote!!!!

ABC   March 5th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Obama cannot get enough delegates to win the nomination. Hillary has the momentum now and will go all the way.
The win in Ohio was huge. She is on her way! What a tough, determined lady.
Go Hillary!

Just Chillin'   March 5th, 2008 12:39 am ET

What ever hurts you hurts me, Let's put more prayers and less grand standing talk to the forefront.

Keith   March 5th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Obama wins every state that typically goes Republican during the Main Presidential Election. Hilary wins all the big, democratic states. She has a better chance to win the election.

Joe   March 5th, 2008 12:40 am ET

90% African American votes for Obama. Whites are voting equally for Obama and Hillary. Clinton did so much for African American community but when race came , African American community forgot all and ditched Clinton.
Sad to see that.

mark w   March 5th, 2008 12:40 am ET

Oh please…….

What a joke….every time Obama looses something its got to be due to some far fetched dealings of the opposition. Get over it…….The people in Ohio don't care for the guy. Grow up, you win some you loose some…..can't you handle that?

bill   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Illinois wasn't a big state? What defines a big state? The Party needs to either subtract the delegates from Florida and Michigan from the total, Hold new primaries in those states, or split those delegates among the candidates in order to reach the magic number. Come on Nancy, Howard, figure a way out of this mess.

Sam   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Keep the Faith of the True and you will not become Subdued.

Tyler in Raleigh   March 5th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Again, Obama planning ahead while Clinton awaits her crown. The race is not over (mathimatically, it is and Obama won) but Bush with the Iraq War she has no plan.

She hopes the "shock and awe" on 3/4 will do what 2/5 did not. Again, her strategy is flawed and she will lose the next two…. and then hope PA will be her 3rd try.

frank   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

We are supporting you Hillary! Way to go!

livingstone   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

COME BACK KID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES SHE IS

fabio   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

lets face it everything is going to be a general tie with some wins to obama some to clinton aunless clinton scores big its going to be a default win for obama

OBAMA VS. MCAIN

Helen   March 5th, 2008 12:48 am ET

There he goes, after the black vote in Missippi. You can be sure Oprah will be there. I would like to see him put some of his white side of the family on the stage with him once in awhile, just to keep things in perspective. Shame on him for being so blatantly racist. Uniter…uh huh….sure….

Terri Patanus   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

HILLARY has MORE TOTAL VOTES MORE DELEGATES TELL OBAMA TO GIVE IT UP NOW!

Frank   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

With Obama's lead in the delegate count, there is NO way Hillary can ever catch up. Obama is and WILL be the Democratic nominee. I don't know why Hillary just doesn't bow out gracefully now. She will probably end up dragging this out and fighting all the way to the end(sort of like what she does in her marriage to Bill). She will be a detriment to our Democratic Party if she does not step down now. Hillary asked us: When the White House phone rings at 3 AM, who do you want to be there to answer it? I answer: Barack Obama or his lovely wife Michelle! GO OBAMA! Woo-hoo!!!!

I AM   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

All men are created equal. If all includes AfricanAmericans and Latinos then why is the white establishment so fearful of either one aspiring to the highest seat in American government?
Obama in 2008

phil   March 5th, 2008 12:49 am ET

mc you ll get my hero, if hillary wins the nomination i ll vote for mc cain, as least mc cain and i have something in common he is war hero, i trust him than hillary.

Fred Thomson   March 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

It is so funny the way we pretend about what is going on, if Obama was in Clintons position before the Match 4th primaries, he would have long been pressured by the party to step down, Democrats your inability to put a stop to what is going on will cost you the November election no matter who your choice, be it Obama or Clinton.

Edward Green   March 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

Clinton camp is very interesting. Mark Penn came out after their series of defeats to say what matters is the delegate count and that momentum is a media creation.Today they are all over saying they have momentum.Lord have mercy! We live to see!

Helen   March 5th, 2008 12:50 am ET

oops - Mississippi

KC Atlanta   March 5th, 2008 12:51 am ET

Obama will win Mississippi, as he has all of the large African American states. Just remember, democrats have not won a national presidential election without Ohio for over 40 years. The Southern vote has went to the republican canidate almost exclusively in the same time period. Democrats need a canidate that pulls in the big states that decide a national election.

Hillary just won Texas….wake up democrats!!!! We want to win in November..

Bob G.   March 5th, 2008 12:52 am ET

Alert Alert Alert - HRC just won Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island.

Need to get all our big guns - Oprah, Jesse, and Al Sharpton to Mississippi quick. We'll need to get 100% of our vote!!!

Theresa, Mississippi   March 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

I can't find a single poll that has been taken of Mississippi, and Barack Obama thinking he has it in the bag, hasn't planned to come here. He might want to rethink that one. Also, next week is spring break and people may forget and go on vacation. Bill Clinton will be campaigning here this weekend. I hope I get to see him.

omar satchell   March 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

keep the faith god is on his side. ga

Clofitas   March 5th, 2008 12:53 am ET

Even if Hillary wins TX and OH tonight, she will still be far behind in the delgate count thus making her a loser in the long run. I hope Barack demolishes her in Mississippi and in Wyoming, so there is no question about who the majority of the American people want to be the nominee.

I think Barack will win the nomination. As Richardson suggested the other day, Hillary should drop out of the race, so the party can be united.

Richard   March 5th, 2008 12:54 am ET

If you count Florida and Michigan that she won she is ahead in delegates we are taking this to court in Michigan and Florida that our delegates are not being counted

David   March 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

The comments on here show the lack of understanding of the facts that many Obama supporters have. eg. NAFTA has been opposed by Hilliary since day one. So where do these people get these falsehoods?

James   March 5th, 2008 12:55 am ET

Hillary has certainly won the big states, and that is impressive. And I understand the argument about winning those big states in November.

But let's keep in mind the Clinton has convincingly won most of the big cities in both Ohio and Texas. I think that's very interesting. Clinton wins rural areas; Obama wins cities. The Democrats win states in November by winning urban areas with a big turnout. Non-Latino rural areas tend to vote Republican.

Brenda Thomas   March 5th, 2008 12:57 am ET

The U.S.A. has a majority of wealthy, conservative voters. They will not vote for a minority nor a woman. Obama is the closest candidate that represents the American dream that our country was founded upon, but I fear many Democrats will vote Republican simply because they do not want a minority nor woman President.

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Hey Kay

If you cant vote for Obama and true democratic party politics- Nader is a better vote than McCain/Clinton

nostra   March 5th, 2008 12:59 am ET

hillary is most qualified and has not plagarized from the speeches of Robert Kennedy when he ran for president in '68. Change is needed, and it can be done by the one most qualified and not the one with charisma; charming those with a smile and handshake. Wisdom comes with age. Hillary will win the nomination

olivia   March 5th, 2008 12:59 am ET

If the states that were winner take all, were divvied up according to percentagesof votes won, I'm curious as to what the delegate count would be……If you want to check back in a coupla hours, I'll do the math and let you know.

Bill   March 5th, 2008 1:00 am ET

You Obama supportors still do not get it do you? Hillary has the Old Guard Democrats and Washington Establishment behind her and no doubt will get the nomination. The Super Delegates are her trump card. Obama is just going to have to wait his turn after proving himself to the Powers behind the scenes.

Austin, Texas   March 5th, 2008 1:00 am ET

Most Hillary supporters would vote for McCain over Obama based soley on the "experienced" arguement.
Higher percentage of Obama supporters would support Hillary in a General Election than Hillary supporters supporting Obama.
Sorry, But this nomination was bad from the beginning, pitting 2 very good politicians against each other. Hillary should be the nominee. That is why I voted for her.

cph9680   March 5th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Ugh, this was supposed to be over with…Why doesn't the cow realize she stands no chance of winning

Disgusted with Hillary   March 5th, 2008 1:01 am ET

I concur. The Hillary voters can pride themselves by giving an election vote to McCain. I refuse to vote for someone who uses smear tactics as if she is flawless. How dare her. How dare her. She disgusts me.

If she wins the nomination, this will be the first time in my 28 years of voting I will not vote for the presidential candidate. Or, vote for a republican instead!

Harchit Kaur   March 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

I have been with Hillary Clinton since day 1. Last night, when she won Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas, I actually cried. I have prayed to God so many times to shine his grace down on her and I know He has listened to my prayers. I will be there to support Sen. Clinton till the end of time. I know she will win and become the President of the United States of America. God Bless Her.

Mark   March 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

Based on the racist Clinton campaign, I would rather see McCain in the White House than Clinton. He has attacked Obama's position but not his race ad Hillary, bill and the Latino supporters have. I vote Democratic most of th etime but I would vote for McCain over her.

beenburrito   March 5th, 2008 1:05 am ET

obaaaaama followers, just be gracious and admit it, HILLARY IS THE BEST CANDIDATE.

GO HILLARY…ALL THE WAY TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE US.

JOHN   March 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

I WONDER IF THE CLINTONS ARE STILL GOING TO CHALLENGE THE TEXAS RESULTS?

Dee   March 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Never Give up…that is our motto..
Hillary was supposed to win big in OH and TX..but anyway she won ..atleast stopped the momentum…

Mark   March 5th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Based on the racist Clinton campaign, I would rather see McCain in the White House than Clinton. He has attacked Obama's position but not his race adsHillary, Bill and the Latino supporters have. I vote Democratic most of th etime but I would vote for McCain over her.

john   March 5th, 2008 1:07 am ET

as Hillary wins, Obama supports get upset and want to vote for McCain. Keep winning Hillary- we support you

President McCain '08

Jill   March 5th, 2008 1:08 am ET

hilliary, you are AMAZING!!!

now on the white house!

matt   March 5th, 2008 1:09 am ET

when Obama loose, you talk something that go on and keep on track. When Clinton lost, you told her gave up. Does it make sense? Who divide who? Who are playing negative card?
HILLARY FOR 2008. NEVER GIVE UP.

canoe   March 5th, 2008 1:09 am ET

Who needs more sleaze? Can someone get Clinton to get off her ego trip? The thought of more of her bellowing as she looses to John 100 years war Mc is sickening!

Lilli   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Hillary might have won but she had to stoop pretty low to do it.
She used a pretty low recipe. Watch out Obama she is going to
try an run you into the ground. She was so desprite she all but endorsed John Macain saying she had experience he had experience and Obama had a speech. Not only that she mocked him
and his speeches. If she, Hillary get the nomination she want win.

Angela   March 5th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Oh my gosh!!!! I listened to Obama's speech…

Is anybody but me HORRIFIED that in his speech he claimed that 'only in America could a young man who used to herd goats in Kenya move to America and marry white girl'???

Marry a white girl? is that what most black men aspire to do? marry a WHITE girl???

I was horrified….

ChicoSez   March 5th, 2008 1:11 am ET

If you point out the flaws in somebody like Obama, it negative campaigning because we all KNOW that Obama is perfect, unless you count voting no when he meant yes. But that was an honest mistake.
Why not have a Clinton/Obama ticket. We'd have a democratic president for the next 16 years, at least. Sounds good to me.

darnell   March 5th, 2008 1:11 am ET

SO what she won Ohio and Texas and RI. barack won 11 states in a row. I remember when barack did not win some states he stayed around to thank people for their support. When lost she moved on to the next state.So why will i vote for someone like that. One final thing,if it comes down to mccain and hillary i will vote mccain.hillary it not it.

Henry   March 5th, 2008 1:14 am ET

BARACK, BARACK OBAMA, YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fran   March 5th, 2008 1:14 am ET

If Hillary wins somehow…through her backbiting ways, then I will vote republican.

Cecep   March 5th, 2008 1:15 am ET

Interesting election… Even for me in South East Asia

Obamamaniac   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

We have the same pledged delegate lead. Take this, in fact to congratulate Hillary, it's good karma and let's keep rolling.
YES WE CAN! They are going to have to work out a deal at the convention. Barrack with pledged delegates, Hillary big state wins.

Butch   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Obama, will win the delta and metro Jackson, that is a given. However, Clinton will win the rest of the state. Clinton will win by a small margin.

Judy   March 5th, 2008 1:16 am ET

Just goes to show what guts and determination can do. She's my
gal.

arkie in Little Rock   March 5th, 2008 1:18 am ET

Go Obama. The South will rise again — for a brilliant, positive, gap-bridging leader who happens to be African American.

So many Democrats, Republicans, and independents are sick of the politics of insult, innuendo, and injury that Hillary and Bill Clinton represent.

kilson   March 5th, 2008 1:21 am ET

Hillary is destroying the party negative wors in politics against Obama.If now she must not win the nomination and she is going to loss as soon as possible.

Andrew   March 5th, 2008 1:22 am ET

There's a reason Rush Limbaugh and other Republicans urged Republicans to vote for Hillary in the primaries. They know they can beat her.

D.   March 5th, 2008 1:23 am ET

NObama!

Bo   March 5th, 2008 1:24 am ET

If she wins the nomination I will not vote in this next election, I do not want a former thief in the white house ie Lincoln china, sleaze should lose.

Hillary = Hellfire   March 5th, 2008 1:28 am ET

I'd eat a bucket of worms & jump in a bathtub of venomous snakes;
I'd chop my right arm off & go swimming in a rat-infested sewer;
I'd pull every last strand of my hair out & stick my head in a toilet bowl;
I'd do any of those things before I'd vote for Hillary!!!

Texas   March 5th, 2008 1:28 am ET

Obama should be a gentlemen and step aside…. ladies first!! Go Hilary!

K Fergus   March 5th, 2008 1:29 am ET

It would be nice if John McCain could now focus his attention and effort into exposing Mr. Obama for the fraud and inexperienced politician that he is. If Obama is the nominee and he has to run against Mr. McCain, he is dead in the water.

Mrs. Clinton has shown her stamina and strength. McCain will have a difficult time finding anything new to criticize Mrs. Clinton about - the media and Mr. Obama have already dragged her through enough mud. Mr. Obama, however, will be fresh meat for the mangling. It will finally be his turn - and he will NOT survive the scrutiny!!

Stephen, NYC   March 5th, 2008 1:29 am ET

Hillary is a Rove in sheep's clothing. She's rejected a national campaign platform and has only now begun to right her ship with a barrage of negativity against Senator Obama. Her comment that she has a lifetime of experience, Senator McCain has a lifetime of experience, and Senator Obama gave one speech in 2002 was extremely visceral. We're left to scratch our heads trying to find Mrs. Clinton's leadership in previous decades. Stay above the fray Mr. Obama, and let this shrewd raisin whither on the vine.

Dennis   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

I'm and Obama supporter in Texas, but congrats to Hillary tonight. I know the caucuses at the precints held in the same building as mine all went to Obama by huge margins. I don't know what that means for the rest of the state. I suspect Obama will win Wyoming and Mississippi, and then we'll have a huge battle on our hands in Pennsylvania. I wonder if Edwards and Richardson will do anything this week.

Chuck   March 5th, 2008 1:30 am ET

I never thoiught that I would say it - never ever, but if Hillary Clinton eeks out a win through negative campaigning and the same old nasty politics I will probably vote for McCain. I loved Bill Clinton's presidency and turned completely against anything Republican, but 30 years is enough for Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton.

I think that the many of the Millions of young energized voters that are new to the process will do the same. What we have as at least a chance to move to a new era in politics will be destroyed if Hillary gets the nod.

Samantha   March 5th, 2008 1:31 am ET

According to delegate counts, Barak should be the nominee. In the off chance that "something changes", I will not be voting in November. If McCain or Clinton is elected president, it will be business as usual in Washington. Why vote?????

Texas   March 5th, 2008 1:32 am ET

We have a saying in South Texas "se valle" - "it counts". She won Texas, Ohio and RI period.

Samantha   March 5th, 2008 1:34 am ET

When are the "American Sheeple" going to get it? When are they going to see the light?

John   March 5th, 2008 1:38 am ET

Looks like smear ads still work. But don't it, Obama.

roger lodge Wisconsin   March 5th, 2008 1:38 am ET

obama is a fake.
his campaign is fake
we will be doomed if obama wins

nancy   March 5th, 2008 1:43 am ET

I hope hillary doesn't win. If she does, I'll vote Republican.

rachel   March 5th, 2008 1:46 am ET

Well Obama doesnt have this whole thing sewed up yet and since its his mantra he best remember it! if he thinks Clinton can't make a come back YES SHE CAN.

Adam   March 5th, 2008 1:47 am ET

So you're saying that if Obama wins Mississippi it means his campaign is back on track? That he's got "The Big Mo" once again?

Hello? Mississippi is the blackest state in the nation (36%). When he wins it, and he will, It will signify nothing more than what we already know - that he has the black vote square in his corner.

Nice try.

JMac   March 5th, 2008 1:49 am ET

Obama is going to win the caucus states only because the Obama supporters are loud and pushy. When will these states get with the program and realize that intimidation should not be used as a tool in the election process.

Manuel TX   March 5th, 2008 1:53 am ET

"Obama refuses to disenfranchise a single voter, while Clinton wantonly leaves them by the wayside."

What are you talking about?

Obama wants to disenfranchise the voters in MI and FL.

No suppression of votes! Count FL and revote MI!

:)

angelina   March 5th, 2008 1:54 am ET

McCain will win this election because of Hillary's thirst for power.Clintons will do anything to win."how is a profit a man if she gains the whole world but loose her own soul.

Colo   March 5th, 2008 1:55 am ET

Good Job Hillary- keep going.

Grif   March 5th, 2008 1:56 am ET

Well thankyou again Obama! It prove's even when you lose…

You still can't live in the Kitchen, where most of life exist..

Shame. I thought you were beginning to understand……

Carry on the Dictator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugh   March 5th, 2008 1:56 am ET

Clinton is bad for the democratic party. She played dirty politics. The media are not honorable either. All of the major networks joined in her efforts to bash Senator Obama. In fact CNN was just as bad as FOX. I know that Senator Obama will do well in Mississippi, even though Clinton will throw everything at him again. As a regular viewer is disconcerting to see reporters who are suppose to be netural, but slant their reporting each day. The phone ad was not what hurt Senator Obama tonight. It was mostly Clinton whinning and the media buying into it, and then going after Senator Obama for Clinton. But I know that he will overcome. AMEN

Grif   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

I often wonder why I waste any of my time, on Losers. who want desperatly to be a winner… Not this way!!! You have no chance.

When the only words your willing to listen to, are your own…..

Jessie Zapffe   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

If it takes dirty politics to get Clinton back on top, how will she run the Oval Office? And the media swings so easily from one candidate to the next, playing the fickle public for all it's worth. Hillary builds on her own fear, preys on the publics' tendency toward victim consciousness and claws her way to the top. Meow. This sets women back two hundred years.

dawud   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

it is sad that negativity has profited Sen. Clintons campaign even CNN has caved in ,on their main web page(CNN politics) for the past week they have not imcluded Obama in their list of topics just McCain and Clinton—check for yourself

idahosa, Canada   March 5th, 2008 2:05 am ET

its amazing how we all forget so soon that Obama was a nobody before the election started. he has and is running against those you would consider as the "big time players."

Barack has shown to america that politics can be embracing, involving everyone from all works of life irrespective of race, gender, social status etc

my worry for the democrats is this, if hillary becomes their nominee will the present set of voters that obama has succeeded in bringing into the political process support hillary? can she find her voice against mccain?

Derick North Carolina   March 5th, 2008 2:09 am ET

I had a lot of respect for Senate Clinton until she prove to me just what the republicans had always said about her husband, they do anything to win legal or illegal. Hillary, SHAME ON YOU!

Mr. Bond   March 5th, 2008 2:12 am ET

Too bad! It's rather unfortunate that if Hillary wins, the Republicans will be back in the white house. Hillary has succeeded in lowering our chances by running negative ads throughout these primaries.So if she were to win the party's nomination,we the democrats would have as our nominee a negative representation.If you must win, in my opinion,win clean - like Obama.Even the polls show that Obama will beat McCain; Hillary won't.

kyle   March 5th, 2008 2:13 am ET

This is war Clintonbots.

The next scandal….

Peter Paul v Clinton - Federal Election Fraud

If playing dirty is what you want, okay. We're going to clean iy up with the truth about those two crooks and liars named Clinton.

struggling college student   March 5th, 2008 2:13 am ET

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT! I believe in hope.I believe in fairness. I believe in change.Barack Obama WILL win the Democratic nominaton.

b   March 5th, 2008 2:16 am ET

we need to have florida and michigan revote on the same day as pennsylvania. whoever has the most delegates afterwards will be our next president!

RS08   March 5th, 2008 2:17 am ET

Albert Einstien once said:

"Genius is 5% inspiration and 95% perspiration"

So much for inspiration. Sen. Obama's message is great, but certainly doesn't solve many of the problems facing the nation.

charlene   March 5th, 2008 2:24 am ET

CNN -I have sent so many comments none to ever appear,why? Just one Question ,will you please ask Hillary to release her tax returns?

Steven   March 5th, 2008 2:24 am ET

This blue-eyed Southern boy in Mississippi can't wait to vote for Obama!
Mississippi for Obama '08!

ET   March 5th, 2008 2:25 am ET

Every Democrats love both, why not both? why not both, we need to crush McCain. Obama-Clinton or Clinton-Obama is a must for the Demcrats, otherwise McCain would give us some troubles

Israel Scott   March 5th, 2008 2:28 am ET

it is true that we're still on top but tonight was a blow to our campaign. We must persevere in our donation, volunteering, making calls and participating in any way we can. Come up with new ideas for god sick. Our gloves must come off. I'm tired of playing Mr. nice guy even thats in our character. BillHarry have enough dirt on them to run a waste management company. Wake u people and come out swinging.
In a positive note, Mrs. Obama was smoking tonight.

Rick   March 5th, 2008 2:29 am ET

WHEN WILL HILLARY RELEASE HER TAX RETURNS?
WE DEMS NEED TO SEE IT BEFORE THE PRIMARY ENDS.

guudboi   March 5th, 2008 2:33 am ET

We have done our maths very well Obama will win the nomination, its ordained by God.

Nancy   March 5th, 2008 2:35 am ET

Go Hillary: I will vote McCain in November if Obama is the nominee. I do not want Jimmy Carter back in the White House and Obama is just like Carter. And Carter, who is a great post president, was a horrible president - high inflation, gas problems, high mortgage rates, pulled us out of the Olympics and immoblized us with Iran hostage crisis! So I can't vote for Obama!!!!!!

Diego Palomino   March 5th, 2008 2:35 am ET

Thanks Hilary your greed for power is ruining the chance for our country to put a democrat back in the white house.

kelly   March 5th, 2008 2:37 am ET

Wake up! It is obvious THE PEOPLE want Hillary!

abraham   March 5th, 2008 2:39 am ET

Hiliary I think it is time to quit for the party's sake

Godwin   March 5th, 2008 2:41 am ET

yes
Again democratic is going to loose in the general election. the republican is happy for this and i am happy as well becos Americans has not learn their lesson.

Noel   March 5th, 2008 2:46 am ET

McCain will beat Hillary in the November'08…thats 100% percent confirm. So Democratic members what are you thinking…
Barack Obama can beat McCain in November'08 thats the facts.

Rn08251   March 5th, 2008 2:47 am ET

Large States matter! The larger the state the larger the Electoral College! Who is Obama trying to fool? You go girl! The democrats need to understand that it’s the general election that matters. Who cares about the beauty contest? We need a Winner. When you win CA, NY, TX, MI, FL, PA, OH, MA, TN, NJ you have the White House.

Deb in Ohio   March 5th, 2008 2:55 am ET

If Fear Card Hillary is nominee in November…. As an Independent, I will definitely agree to vote for McCain : ) Another 4 yrs of Republicans, here we go!!!

Nadia In Virginia   March 5th, 2008 3:04 am ET

Why give up? Why not burn down the house just to take it with you?

Gaby   March 5th, 2008 3:09 am ET

Hillary cries wolf, now lets see the media go after Hillary the way they did Barack.

MattJC   March 5th, 2008 3:10 am ET

I'm voting for Hillary in NOvember.
No matter what.
I refuse to vote for that pompous jerk Obama.

clare   March 5th, 2008 3:14 am ET

HILLARY THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE US.

A. P. Johnson   March 5th, 2008 3:15 am ET

Thank you Senator Barack Obama for not stepping into sewage politics

Alvin   March 5th, 2008 3:15 am ET

I'm so disappointed in Hillery Clinton.this win-at-all cost mentality is so ugly. I for one do not want her leading me any place –besides when the phone rings at 3 a.m…..everyone knows she'll have to wake Bill. She knows no more about the world than Obama does…what global crisis has she influenced?? Please someone answer me!

Alvin   March 5th, 2008 3:17 am ET

Forgive the spelling –Hillary.

Ben   March 5th, 2008 3:26 am ET

Good job Hillary, 3 out of 15 aint bad.

Obama Auguste   March 5th, 2008 3:26 am ET

HI,
I hope that homo leads the vote, it is clear that it will be The President of US 2008. He made a positive politcs.
Adelante Obama.
Thanks.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 3:32 am ET

The win for Obama has convinced me to stop using the race card as a black person. Clearly America has shown the World that, if you work hard, you can hope to be somebody.

Go, America go!

chad   March 5th, 2008 3:32 am ET

while hillary cries and uses scare tactics, obama is heading to the nomination. the question is, what will be left of the democratic party after months of her fear and smear.

John, London   March 5th, 2008 3:33 am ET

DISSAPOINTINGLY Hillary may win Texas and Ohio, but her negative smearing tactics shall only makes Democrates loose the election come November. She's so negative that even the Conservative Republicans are surprised. SHAME ON YOU HILLARY !!!!!

Joseph   March 5th, 2008 3:34 am ET

The win for Obama as shown me as a black person that if you work hard, you can hope to be somebody. Go America go!

Lisa Salt Lake City, Utah   March 5th, 2008 3:35 am ET

If the DNC doesn't care enough about their candidates to stop Hillary from destroying the best candidate that ever came out of their party, then they deserve to lose in November. It is sad that they would sit quietly and permit vicious lies and attacks to destroy the credibility of their best option to win. DNC has been catering to much to the right for a long time - and maybe the time has come for a 3rd party to rise. We will never accept Hillary.

Love you Hillary!   March 5th, 2008 3:42 am ET

You just keep up the fight, girl. Who cares about delegate counts? You just fight to the convention and we'll steal the nomination from that loser Obama. Don't you worry…you just keep on keeping on.

Terron   March 5th, 2008 3:51 am ET

I'm pretty much gonna vote republican in Nov. if Hilary gets the nom. bcuz the dnc just threw out all the obama votes and hes the clear winner

Michael Lindsey   March 5th, 2008 3:52 am ET

New York, Calfornia, Ohio, Texas,… That should count for something. Same for Florida…

tina   March 5th, 2008 3:53 am ET

democrats just dont get it,when will they ever learn,how can we win the race when theres so much division,i am so ashamed of how bad our politics has turned out to be.
i am very pleased with the republicans even when they disagreed they stuck together its a shame we democrats cant do the same.
i am happy for hillary clinton but i do not support destroying everything in your part to win at all cost.
At this point the future of Americans is in Gods hands.
God bless Obama he is an outstanding man.

Toni   March 5th, 2008 3:54 am ET

Hillary is now playing dirty politics. Media lies, etc. People; listen to Obama. His proposed changes as President of the United States of America is more of a reality and can be done. Keep up the momentum Obama. Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, West Virginia and the rest will all be yours. "Yes we can"

kathy   March 5th, 2008 3:55 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.

Iykeman   March 5th, 2008 3:57 am ET

Bush made us apologise for being Americans, Clinton's campaigns will make us look for another citizenship

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

stephen   March 5th, 2008 4:03 am ET

Dirty politics and FEAR ALWAYS WIN ITS TIME FOR CHANGE!!!

dont you wish...   March 5th, 2008 4:04 am ET

hillary would win? too bad she wont because she is way too far behind. besides who wants a B****h in office who changes her mind every other day and is not even pleasant to look at on tv? Barack stands for true change in America people, listen and learn.

Tom,des moines   March 5th, 2008 4:05 am ET

Barack Husseine Obama supporter r so stupid and ignorant. don't u guy know that Obama is a con man,drug user and drug dealer himself? Please stop wasting your time,money and come join the winning team.

John Doe   March 5th, 2008 4:06 am ET

Shame on you CNN and MSNBC!
YOU HAVE NO BACKBONE CNN AND MSNBC!
No integrity!

However, how can you leave race and gender out the analyses or give Clinton any credit when Sen. Clinton played gender card all last week. Obviously she knew she was inaccurate about the entire thing she concerning Sen. Obama.

Sen. Obama need to stop been MR.NICE guy. Drop out or be ready to get nasty.

Finally, SHAME ON YOU MSNBC, CNN, and ALL AMERICAN BIASED MEDIA, WITH NO BACK BONE. Guys watch BBC America for a really journalism

INDEPENDENT FOR OBAMA

kevin   March 5th, 2008 4:07 am ET

Obama people: games is over. Realize it before it is too late. Most of the states do not have the black voters. It is time to face reality.

A HARD LEFT!!!!!   March 5th, 2008 4:08 am ET

THE REPUBS WANT YOU TO VOTE FOR HER !!!!!!! HAVE YOU GUYS GONE DEAF FROM SENILITY????

FDA   March 5th, 2008 4:09 am ET

OBAMA STOP PLAYING NICE WITH HILLARY AND MAKE THIS BROAD "REALLY" CRY. WHEN SHE ANSWERS THE CALL AT 3 AM LET THE VOTERS KNOW THEIR LOVED ONES ARE PROBABLY GOING OFF TO ANOTHER WAR… RIGHT? THAT SHOULD SCARE YOU. THE IMMIGRANTS ARE GETTING READY TO BE SHIPPED OUT OF HERE… AND THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND THAT WAS FORGOTTEN ABOUT WILL REMAIN IN THAT STATUS FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS IF THIS TRAIN WRECK IS THE NOMINEE. I SAY OBAMA SUPPORTERS SHOULD PLACE YOUR VOTE INDEPENDENT IF HE DOESN'T MAKE NOMINEE, YOUR VOTE STILL COUNTS AND IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE WITH HILLARY THEY'LL SUFFER IF YOU DON'T VOTE FOR HER. SHE'S REPUBLICAN MATERIAL (PER BUSH). A WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING. THE MIDDLE EAST WILL HAVING LAUGHING FIELD DAY WITH A WOMAN AS PRESIDENT, THEY ALREADY WON'T GIVE CONDI THE TIME OF DAY… SHE'LL SEND BILL TO DO WHAT YOU VOTED HER IN TO DO.

Cheche   March 5th, 2008 4:24 am ET

Hillary is really destroying the party by claiming some states are not important! What president will not want to go along with all people? Did you see the white haired man campaigning in only some states? Only Obama can beat McCain hands down in every part of America!!!! Hillary cannot boast of that?! Nominating her is High Risk for the party.
America is for all! Everyone matters!! Obama Loves all!!

Paul -Toronto   March 5th, 2008 4:25 am ET

How did the experts say: SHE HAS TO WIN IN OHIO AND TEXAS BIG!
Yes she won neckto neck! So let's see what's coming up. Very interesting.

Paul -Toronto   March 5th, 2008 4:26 am ET

Bam kick it up a nodge!

josf   March 5th, 2008 4:51 am ET

here we go again with another dirty negative politic . let see what else she is coming out with this time the next super tuesday. i heard loser and womanizing bill is already on the ground. i agree with kay.

Brandon   March 5th, 2008 4:51 am ET

This makes me laugh. Obama is really starting to sweat it out now that he knows there are some people out there who aren't fooled by this so-called "CHANGE" he wants to bring about. I guess tonight was a clear indicator that people are starting to realize that boring, drawn-out speeches aren't going to get things done. Obama thought that Clinton would be out of the running after March 4th, but he underestimated the intelligence of the voters in these states. Face it Barack, not everyone is gonna be roped in to your hot air.

And to all of the people that say he has an "overwhelming" lead, I hope you all realize that the superdelegates are going to decide this. It was shown that even if either candidate won EVERY SINGLE state by a good majority (and this was BEFORE it was projected that Clinton would win Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island, mind you) neither won of them will reach the number of delegates they need to secure the nomination. So the Obama fan club can brag all they want about an "overwhelming" lead (which isn't really all that big). It's the superdelegates that will decide who the nominee is. Unless Howard Dean has a change of heart and decides against cheating the voters in Michigan and Florida but that's another story. The fact that superdelegates would decide the nomination was estimated quite some time ago; the Obama supporters should tune in to the news a little more often. I thought these were smarter, college educated voters. Guess a college education isn't what it used to be; the fact that college kids are swooning and drooling over Obama is a clear indicator of that. The older voters that are picking Clinton show that they have been around long enough to know that experience is what counts. They know how to read people and you don't need a college degree hanging on your wall to know how to do that.

Chris   March 5th, 2008 4:53 am ET

Shannon in Galesburg, IL March 5th, 2008 12:03 am ET:

Obama needs to win everything between now and Pennsylvania to get back on track, and he needs to win it all convincingly.
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Hunny, bad news for you even though Barack lost 3 states tonight, three HUGE states… Hillary did not gain a simple thing except staying in the race, we are still at roughly the same delecate vote we were this morning. Get your facts straight, SWEETHEART.

Oh and Hillary, Keep up with your fear mongering ads, it might have won you the states tonight, but if you keep that up it's gonna hit you in the backside.

Hannah   March 5th, 2008 4:55 am ET

Just as Bill Clinton didn't care about the office of the presidency, Hillary doesn't care about the DNC. She cares about Hillary.

I will pray for this country tonight.

George   March 5th, 2008 5:10 am ET

Hillary is fully showing the face of the typical egocentric and 'selfish' american. It is only, and really only about 'Me, Me, Me'.
In truth, she doesn't care for the seniors and latinos at all. In addition, if she would care for women a single bit, then she would have left Bill after his Lewinsky affair. This would have truly helped women, and gained her respect from everyone.

Fortunately, more than 70% of our fellow-americans are rather un-selfish and truly caring for the best of our country and nation. Obama and McCain are good representatives for those, Hillary isn't.

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