Comments on: Dems weigh lengthy fight to nomination http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: thehourpast http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677505 thehourpast Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:06:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677505 Jeremy, this is to your comment: Yes. It is time for Obama to bow out. Thank you. Stop your cult slogan "Yes, we can!". Why would Obama "bow out" if he won 12 straight and leads in every possible way? There is not one ounce of intelligence in that statement. It is wonderful a and extremely American of you to say what you feel, but please put some substance behind your words, if that is what you are calling Senator Obama out on. The senator has beat Clinton in twelve separate primaries all across our nation, both in popular vote, and delegates. I support Obama, but this contest is history in the making. For both candidates to do what they have done so far is pure brilliance. So have some respect, speak facts and not your silly fantasies, and let's have an intelligent discussion. Obama '08 Jeremy, this is to your comment:

Yes. It is time for Obama to bow out. Thank you. Stop your cult slogan "Yes, we can!".

Why would Obama "bow out" if he won 12 straight and leads in every possible way? There is not one ounce of intelligence in that statement.

It is wonderful a and extremely American of you to say what you feel, but please put some substance behind your words, if that is what you are calling Senator Obama out on.

The senator has beat Clinton in twelve separate primaries all across our nation, both in popular vote, and delegates.

I support Obama, but this contest is history in the making. For both candidates to do what they have done so far is pure brilliance. So have some respect, speak facts and not your silly fantasies, and let's have an intelligent discussion.

Obama '08

]]> By: Sebastiaan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677504 Sebastiaan Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:06:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677504 It is really funny to hear all those Hillary supporters that were until 13 straight wins of Obama , talking about "it is the delegates that count" I think I agree with them... do they still agree with themselves is the question.. If Obama keeps a 100 pledged delagate lead then it is obvious who will be our next president. And Yes i care about her tax returns as i can not understand how a senator can make 5 million dollars??? Also I have no problem with this race continuing as long as we can do without false attacks. Do democrats really want to do the work for Mccain? It is really funny to hear all those Hillary supporters that were until 13 straight wins of Obama , talking about "it is the delegates that count"

I think I agree with them... do they still agree with themselves is the question..

If Obama keeps a 100 pledged delagate lead then it is obvious who will be our next president.

And Yes i care about her tax returns as i can not understand how a senator can make 5 million dollars???

Also I have no problem with this race continuing as long as we can do without false attacks. Do democrats really want to do the work for Mccain?

]]> By: Kris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677502 Kris Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:05:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677502 Excuse me, what most of you obamanauts don't seem to understand is,after Hillary wins Pennsylvania she still may not have more pledged delegates than Obama,but what she will have is the trust of all the superdelegates,and with that win they'll be able to justify their vote for Hillary.Do you really think the Clinton campaighn or the democratic party will not see to it that Mich. and fla. is counted for Hillary.That's wishful thinking.Denial is not just a river in Egypt.Hillary clinton is our next president period the end. Hillary 08!!! Excuse me,
what most of you obamanauts don't seem to understand is,after Hillary wins Pennsylvania she still may not have more pledged delegates than Obama,but what she will have is the trust of all the superdelegates,and with that win they'll be able to justify their vote for Hillary.Do you really think the Clinton campaighn or the democratic party will not see to it that Mich. and fla. is counted for Hillary.That's wishful thinking.Denial is not just a river in Egypt.Hillary clinton is our next president period the end.
Hillary 08!!!

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677501 Brian Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:05:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677501 Let's count Florida and Michigan, that makes things simple. Those people's votes should count, and they should not be disenfranchised. Their political preference is clear, and their votes clearly put Hillary over the top. And CNN, quit your biased coverage in favor of Obama--shame on you! Let's count Florida and Michigan, that makes things simple. Those people's votes should count, and they should not be disenfranchised. Their political preference is clear, and their votes clearly put Hillary over the top. And CNN, quit your biased coverage in favor of Obama–shame on you!

]]> By: DENISE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677500 DENISE Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:05:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677500 I THINK HILLARY NEED TO BOW OUT AND SPEND MORE TIME WITH HER HUSBAND. HOW CAN SHE RUN A COUNTRY AND SEE WHAT BILL IS UP TO. SHE STILL HAS A HUSBAND TO TAKE CARE OF AND THE PRESIDENCY WILL REQUIRE A LOT OF HER TIME.WE ALL KNOW HE CAN GET BORED. I THINK HILLARY NEED TO BOW OUT AND SPEND MORE TIME WITH HER HUSBAND. HOW CAN SHE RUN A COUNTRY AND SEE WHAT BILL IS UP TO. SHE STILL HAS A HUSBAND TO TAKE CARE OF AND THE PRESIDENCY WILL REQUIRE A LOT OF HER TIME.WE ALL KNOW HE CAN GET BORED.

]]> By: MikeSmith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677499 MikeSmith Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:05:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677499 I have a hard time explaining to my students how someone can break basic rules and still get rewarded. Those who voted in FL and Michigan must lack basic respect for rules. The Republicans will use these two incidents against the Dems in the general election; mark my word!!! I have a hard time explaining to my students how someone can break basic rules and still get rewarded. Those who voted in FL and Michigan must lack basic respect for rules. The Republicans will use these two incidents against the Dems in the general election; mark my word!!!

]]> By: Cris Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677498 Cris Illinois Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:04:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677498 I think it would be quite interested to know the source of Hillary's income...loaning $5million to her own campaign...that's a lot of dough to have just laying around! It shouldn't take until April 15 to get that information toegher...give us a break! Let's see what you've got Hillary! I think it would be quite interested to know the source of Hillary's income...loaning $5million to her own campaign...that's a lot of dough to have just laying around! It shouldn't take until April 15 to get that information toegher...give us a break! Let's see what you've got Hillary!

]]> By: Steven Barone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677497 Steven Barone Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:04:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677497 For Bob G. - McCain and Rice? Give me a break dude! Didn't you mean Grandpa McCoy and Olive Oyl? For Bob G. – McCain and Rice? Give me a break dude! Didn't you mean Grandpa McCoy and Olive Oyl?

]]> By: Persio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677495 Persio Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:03:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677495 Its not over people. Hillary not only stopped Obama and his momentum, but won more than 50 % on all 3 states. Obama may have more pledged delegates, but it is not over till one reaches the magic number, so please stop wishing for something that is not democratic by declaring a winner and let the rest of the states that are yet to vote to have their say. She did win big cause the momentum was in Obama's favor prior to March 4th and he outspend Hillary and still lost, in my book that is winning big so HUH! Go Hillary Go Hillary Hillary 08 Its not over people. Hillary not only stopped Obama and his momentum, but won more than 50 % on all 3 states. Obama may have more pledged delegates, but it is not over till one reaches the magic number, so please stop wishing for something that is not democratic by declaring a winner and let the rest of the states that are yet to vote to have their say. She did win big cause the momentum was in Obama's favor prior to March 4th and he outspend Hillary and still lost, in my book that is winning big so HUH!

Go Hillary
Go Hillary
Hillary 08

]]> By: Denis van Dam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677491 Denis van Dam Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:02:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677491 All these questions of Rezko have already been answered. The Obama campaign returned $150,000 donated by him ... as mush as the Clinton campaign returned $850,000 of Norman Hsu's, the Democratic fundraiser indicted last year on charges of fraud and violating various campaign finance laws that contributed to Clinton’s campaign. Tell me , what’s the difference? All these questions of Rezko have already been answered. The Obama campaign returned $150,000 donated by him ... as mush as the Clinton campaign returned $850,000 of Norman Hsu's, the Democratic fundraiser indicted last year on charges of fraud and violating various campaign finance laws that contributed to Clinton’s campaign. Tell me , what’s the difference?

]]> By: Jim, American in Paris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677490 Jim, American in Paris Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:02:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677490 Florida and Michigan stand up and have your voices counted! Protest actively to make the DNC rectify this error. Force your state officials to defend your right to vote and participate in the convention like the other 48 states. If Florida and Michigan or any other state is not seated at the convention it will be a flagrant and outrageous violation of states rights and their respective residents. Who is running your state? You or the DNC? Florida and Michigan stand up and have your voices counted!

Protest actively to make the DNC rectify this error. Force your state officials to defend your right to vote and participate in the convention like the other 48 states.

If Florida and Michigan or any other state is not seated at the convention it will be a flagrant and outrageous violation of states rights and their respective residents.

Who is running your state? You or the DNC?

]]> By: Lewis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677489 Lewis Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:02:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677489 @ yomomma what do you mean that Obama doesnt have a clue? and Mr. Mann. Go vote Republican. Obama will win the Presidency and all you cry babies will cry for 8 years. @ yomomma what do you mean that Obama doesnt have a clue? and Mr. Mann. Go vote Republican. Obama will win the Presidency and all you cry babies will cry for 8 years.

]]> By: MikeSmith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677488 MikeSmith Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:02:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677488 This race would have been over by Now, if it had been anyone running against Obama, but the spouse of a past cheating President. Let us face this as a fact, given that Hillary has no chance of overcoming the delegate count that Obama has gained! This race would have been over by Now, if it had been anyone running against Obama, but the spouse of a past cheating President. Let us face this as a fact, given that Hillary has no chance of overcoming the delegate count that Obama has gained!

]]> By: Miguel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677487 Miguel Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:02:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677487 Clinton's stroking of the Farrakhan card was a brilliant move that goes to show how low she is willing to go to get what she thinks is "hers." What is comes down to is a choice between "Yes WE can" or "Yes SHE can" call me crazy but I would like to think democracy is more about the WE than the individual. Clinton's stroking of the Farrakhan card was a brilliant move that goes to show how low she is willing to go to get what she thinks is "hers." What is comes down to is a choice between "Yes WE can" or "Yes SHE can" call me crazy but I would like to think democracy is more about the WE than the individual.

]]> By: Steven Barone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677486 Steven Barone Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:02:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677486 Play by the rules. Florida and Michigan blew it and they do not count. Nobody campaigned there and Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan. Obama cannot be caught up with now. Hillary is a slighty smarter female version of George Bush. I'd trust her about as much as I would someone trying to sell me a sub-prime mortgage. Hillary is desperate and cannot keep moving the goal posts. Play by the rules. Florida and Michigan blew it and they do not count. Nobody campaigned there and Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan. Obama cannot be caught up with now. Hillary is a slighty smarter female version of George Bush. I'd trust her about as much as I would someone trying to sell me a sub-prime mortgage. Hillary is desperate and cannot keep moving the goal posts.

]]> By: CA boomer for CHANGE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677485 CA boomer for CHANGE Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:01:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677485 Delegates from Florida and Michigan should not count unless... the same rules that have governed the other contests are applied.... 1) both candidates names are on the ballot, 2) both candidates have significant time to campaign in the state, and 3) every voter is made aware that their votes will count this time. *Otherwise, those people who did not vote because they were informed that their votes would not count and voters that did not see their candidate's name on the ballot (in Michigan) would be disenfranchised....period!! But look for the win at all costs Clintons to try to bend the rules... Delegates from Florida and Michigan should not count unless... the same rules that have governed the other contests are applied.... 1) both candidates names are on the ballot, 2) both candidates have significant time to campaign in the state, and 3) every voter is made aware that their votes will count this time. *Otherwise, those people who did not vote because they were informed that their votes would not count and voters that did not see their candidate's name on the ballot (in Michigan) would be disenfranchised....period!!

But look for the win at all costs Clintons to try to bend the rules...

]]> By: JMH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677483 JMH Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:01:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677483 Why not, Corey? There are 13 states still to vote, if Obama can win 12 straight - certaintly Hillary can win 13 straight!!! Hillary is the only Dem with the "balls" to run our country effectively and get us out of the hole Bush has dug us into. What's all this talk about ending the process early, let the people of EVERY state be heard and place their votes! I am a native Californian and now live in Texas and I voted for Hillary yesterday AND caused for her too! I hope it does make it to the super delegates, because to many voters aren't educated enough to make the educated vote for Hillary and the super delegates will vote according to whats best for our country and not what's popular. Why not, Corey? There are 13 states still to vote, if Obama can win 12 straight – certaintly Hillary can win 13 straight!!! Hillary is the only Dem with the "balls" to run our country effectively and get us out of the hole Bush has dug us into.
What's all this talk about ending the process early, let the people of EVERY state be heard and place their votes! I am a native Californian and now live in Texas and I voted for Hillary yesterday AND caused for her too!
I hope it does make it to the super delegates, because to many voters aren't educated enough to make the educated vote for Hillary and the super delegates will vote according to whats best for our country and not what's popular.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677481 Steve Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:01:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677481 I couldn't disagree more. This mud-slinging and dirty fighting is NOT "good for the Party". And as far as having a nominee before the convention - how does Pelosi think that will happen? Obvisously, she either hasn't looked at the delegate count, or didn't take math in school. I couldn't disagree more. This mud-slinging and dirty fighting is NOT "good for the Party". And as far as having a nominee before the convention – how does Pelosi think that will happen? Obvisously, she either hasn't looked at the delegate count, or didn't take math in school.

]]> By: Lewis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677479 Lewis Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677479 People, you should know that this is over. Mathematically Obama is winning. Hillary is killing the Democratic Party. Its about time that she bowed out. First of all she will loose in comming contests, plus Obama is ahead with more than 100 delegates. Most of the states remaining favor Obama. For the cry babies in here for Clinton. Keep crying and yelling . Believe it or not Obama is/will be the democratic nominee. OBAMA 08 People, you should know that this is over. Mathematically Obama is winning. Hillary is killing the Democratic Party. Its about time that she bowed out. First of all she will loose in comming contests, plus Obama is ahead with more than 100 delegates. Most of the states remaining favor Obama.
For the cry babies in here for Clinton. Keep crying and yelling . Believe it or not Obama is/will be the democratic nominee.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Micah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677478 Micah Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677478 "I applaud HILLARY for being the first to suggest it. It shows the ability to put the good of the country before personal ego, it demonstrates quality leadership, shows an ability to be a uniter. Obama, who claimed himself an able uniter, now looks petulant and unwilling to unite his own party." Why are you applauding her for asking for a joint ticket with herself as president when she has almost 0 mathematical chance of finishing with more delegates? What about that is commendable... "I applaud HILLARY for being the first to suggest it. It shows the ability to put the good of the country before personal ego, it demonstrates quality leadership, shows an ability to be a uniter.
Obama, who claimed himself an able uniter, now looks petulant and unwilling to unite his own party."

Why are you applauding her for asking for a joint ticket with herself as president when she has almost 0 mathematical chance of finishing with more delegates? What about that is commendable...

]]> By: Tariq Ahmed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677477 Tariq Ahmed Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677477 BARAK OBAMA is the BEST. WE NEED CHANGE from Bush-Clinton-Bush. NO CLINTON. BARAK OBAMA is the BEST.

WE NEED CHANGE from Bush-Clinton-Bush. NO CLINTON.

]]> By: steve ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677475 steve ohio Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677475 Obama 1,321 Clinton 1,186 As far as a "dream Ticket" goes, ask Hillary if she would take the Vice Presidency because she has no hope of overtaking Obama. Obama 1,321

Clinton 1,186

As far as a "dream Ticket" goes, ask Hillary if she would take the Vice Presidency because she has no hope of overtaking Obama.

]]> By: Debra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677473 Debra Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677473 From Carol Costello CNN CLEVELAND, Ohio (CNN) -- With the Democratic race extremely tight, the party's superdelegates -- the 800 or so unpledged elected officials and party members -- are facing growing racial pressure, and even threats, to back Sen. Barack Obama. [From the Politico] Amazing as it is in this day and age, black super-delegates are being subject to threats, intimidation and “Uncle Tom” smears to get them to vote along racial lines, politico reports. And the pressure is coming from other black politicians and groups supporting Barrack Obama. From Carol Costello
CNN

CLEVELAND, Ohio (CNN) - With the Democratic race extremely tight, the party's superdelegates - the 800 or so unpledged elected officials and party members - are facing growing racial pressure, and even threats, to back Sen. Barack Obama.

[From the Politico]

Amazing as it is in this day and age, black super-delegates are being subject to threats, intimidation and “Uncle Tom” smears to get them to vote along racial lines, politico reports. And the pressure is coming from other black politicians and groups supporting Barrack Obama.

]]> By: Julie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677471 Julie Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:59:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677471 Interesting analysis on Fox news (title After All Said and Done, Clinton, Obama Running Virtual Dead Heat) shows that Obama leads popular vote even if Florida and Michigan are included...Not by much, but pretty impressive for not even having his name on the ballot in one state... Total Votes Counted (including Michigan and Florida) Obama: 13,889,742 Clinton: 13,886,387 Total Votes Counted (including Florida, but NOT Michigan) Obama: 13,889,742 Clinton: 13,558,078 Total Votes Counted (NOT including Michigan or Florida) Obama: 13,313,528 Clinton: 12,687,092 Interesting analysis on Fox news (title After All Said and Done, Clinton, Obama Running Virtual Dead Heat) shows that Obama leads popular vote even if Florida and Michigan are included...Not by much, but pretty impressive for not even having his name on the ballot in one state...

Total Votes Counted (including Michigan and Florida)
Obama: 13,889,742
Clinton: 13,886,387

Total Votes Counted (including Florida, but NOT Michigan)
Obama: 13,889,742
Clinton: 13,558,078

Total Votes Counted (NOT including Michigan or Florida)
Obama: 13,313,528
Clinton: 12,687,092

]]> By: KB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677470 KB Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:59:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677470 "Yes we can!" Is anyone else worried that Obama borrowed his campaign slogan from Bob the Builder? "Yes we can!" Is anyone else worried that Obama borrowed his campaign slogan from Bob the Builder?

]]> By: Leo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677467 Leo Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:58:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677467 I see Hillary wading in confetti and balloons giving a victory speech, yet today I study the statistics to see a net gain so far of 18 delegates (go to Election Results on CNN). Obama is winning the Texas caucus and delegates are not in yet. I realize all delegates are not in yet for Ohio and Rhode Island but again, the net gain is very minimal at best. Can someone explain how this is a HUGE VICTORY for Hillary? It seems to me like she has just lost the race. How can she ever catch up now? With 370 delegates at stake I though she would gain at least 50-100 delegates. What happened? I don't understand. Thx. I see Hillary wading in confetti and balloons giving a victory speech, yet today I study the statistics to see a net gain so far of 18 delegates (go to Election Results on CNN). Obama is winning the Texas caucus and delegates are not in yet. I realize all delegates are not in yet for Ohio and Rhode Island but again, the net gain is very minimal at best. Can someone explain how this is a HUGE VICTORY for Hillary? It seems to me like she has just lost the race. How can she ever catch up now? With 370 delegates at stake I though she would gain at least 50-100 delegates. What happened? I don't understand. Thx.

]]> By: Toby Cn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677466 Toby Cn Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:58:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677466 What a load of bull. Maybe they will nominate Micky Mouse again this cycle. What a load of bull. Maybe they will nominate Micky Mouse again this cycle.

]]> By: JOEJMI, Bellevue, WASHINGTON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677463 JOEJMI, Bellevue, WASHINGTON Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:58:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677463 Wow! What a big surprise from HILLARY! No..she did not surprise anynone. This morning I watched Karl Rove of FOX news TV mentioned about the big number of republicans who crossed over and voted for her. That's why I hate 'POLITICS"! I was hopping to vote for a democrat this year, but I have now a second thought on the Democratic Party system. Watch out with the "Dirty CLINTON Machine"! No..wait! YES WE CAN.... GO OBAMA!! Wow! What a big surprise from HILLARY! No..she did not surprise anynone. This morning I watched Karl Rove of FOX news TV mentioned about the big number of republicans who crossed over and voted for her. That's why I hate 'POLITICS"!

I was hopping to vote for a democrat this year, but I have now a second thought on the Democratic Party system. Watch out with the "Dirty CLINTON Machine"!

No..wait! YES WE CAN....

GO OBAMA!!

]]> By: Miguel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677457 Miguel Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677457 It's hilarious how Clinton keeps talking about all this "experience." What is she talking about exactly, she couldn't even give a straight answer on CNN this morning. A few first lady photo ops does not mean you are a seasoned foreign policy expert. Obama needs to go on the attack. When you are you dealing with the bottom of the barrel you need to get all the scum out to clean the barrel. As for Clinton, she can't even keep her husband in line how is she going to keep a country in line. It's hilarious how Clinton keeps talking about all this "experience." What is she talking about exactly, she couldn't even give a straight answer on CNN this morning. A few first lady photo ops does not mean you are a seasoned foreign policy expert. Obama needs to go on the attack. When you are you dealing with the bottom of the barrel you need to get all the scum out to clean the barrel. As for Clinton, she can't even keep her husband in line how is she going to keep a country in line.

]]> By: PS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677456 PS Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677456 OBAMA IS STILL THE FRONT RUNNER, PEOPLE!! If anyone should bow out it should be the loser. It's no wonder the Dems haven't one an election in 8 years, the leaders are clueless--this madness must stop!! OBAMA IS STILL THE FRONT RUNNER, PEOPLE!! If anyone should bow out it should be the loser.

It's no wonder the Dems haven't one an election in 8 years, the leaders are clueless–this madness must stop!!

]]> By: John from Cape Cod http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677454 John from Cape Cod Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677454 How hard can it be to release your tax return? Like everyone i know i keep a copy every year i file. Does Clinton not have access to a photocopy machine? Does she not have and extensive staff to make here a copy to give to CNN? OR Does she have something to hide that would strongly impact on her ability to gather support? How hard can it be to release your tax return?
Like everyone i know i keep a copy every year i file.
Does Clinton not have access to a photocopy machine?
Does she not have and extensive staff to make here a copy to give to CNN?

OR
Does she have something to hide that would strongly impact
on her ability to gather support?

]]> By: Liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677455 Liz Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677455 I think the votes from Florida and Michigan should be taken into consideration. I am sure if Obama had won these states he would want them added in if he found he was losing. Its not fair to Hillary to have so many delegates taken from her. There is no way Obama should win the nomination if he does not get the 2024 delegates that are needed to win. It's only fair that these delegates are recognized or the primaries would be redone. Hillary should not step done without these delegates being counted in and if and when that's done and Obama still does not reach 2024 then it should be called by the superdelegates. I hope they will be able to see that Hillary can win the big states for them which will be needed to win in November. If Obama is selected then you can say goodbye to the presidency as McCain will definitely win. Obama is like a spoilt child. He is so arrogant that he honestly thought that he was going to win all the states last night but Hillary did put him in his place. I hope the causases in Texas do not let him win there and the delegates go to Hillary. Go Hillary go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and we will keep on winning. I think the votes from Florida and Michigan should be taken into consideration. I am sure if Obama had won these states he would want them added in if he found he was losing. Its not fair to Hillary to have so many delegates taken from her. There is no way Obama should win the nomination if he does not get the 2024 delegates that are needed to win. It's only fair that these delegates are recognized or the primaries would be redone. Hillary should not step done without these delegates being counted in and if and when that's done and Obama still does not reach 2024 then it should be called by the superdelegates. I hope they will be able to see that Hillary can win the big states for them which will be needed to win in November. If Obama is selected then you can say goodbye to the presidency as McCain will definitely win.
Obama is like a spoilt child. He is so arrogant that he honestly thought that he was going to win all the states last night but Hillary did put him in his place. I hope the causases in Texas do not let him win there and the delegates go to Hillary.

Go Hillary go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and we will keep on winning.

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677453 Jason Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677453 Looks like CNN & MSNBC got their wish - 7 more weeks of must see "he said/she said". Meanwhile, the ceiling for both candidates in the general election is slowly eroding. I'm a Republican who would vote for Obama, but not if many more incidents like the NAFTA memo with Canada pop up. Looks like CNN & MSNBC got their wish – 7 more weeks of must see "he said/she said".

Meanwhile, the ceiling for both candidates in the general election is slowly eroding. I'm a Republican who would vote for Obama, but not if many more incidents like the NAFTA memo with Canada pop up.

]]> By: Yes We Can! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677451 Yes We Can! Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677451 Have a real contest in Florida and Michigan or I will vote Republican! Everyone's vote should be counted not just Hillary's. Have a real contest in Florida and Michigan or I will vote Republican!

Everyone's vote should be counted not just Hillary's.

]]> By: Darryl in Houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677452 Darryl in Houston Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677452 I'm so sick of Hillary's people getting on Obama about his sharpening attacks when it was her that started this. I'm worried that the party will become so separate that McCain will win in November. The Clinton's don't care about that! Its all about the power and it will someday be their downfall, mark my words. I'm so sick of Hillary's people getting on Obama about his sharpening attacks when it was her that started this. I'm worried that the party will become so separate that McCain will win in November. The Clinton's don't care about that! Its all about the power and it will someday be their downfall, mark my words.

]]> By: P. Washburn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677449 P. Washburn Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677449 Hillary for President, Obama for VP. Obama needs to get up to speed & this way the Dems could realistically keep the White House for 16 years. Hillary for President, Obama for VP. Obama needs to get up to speed & this way the Dems could realistically keep the White House for 16 years.

]]> By: JIMMY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677450 JIMMY Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:57:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677450 OBAMA'S CAMP IS NOW FOCUSING ON HILLARY'S TAX RETURN INSTEAD OF THE ISSUES LIKE NAFTA AND HIS NAFTA-CANADIAN DENIAL THAN EXPOSURE BY THE CANADAINS. NAFTA - GATE AT IT IS NOW BEING CALLED HAS BEEN DOUBLE -SPEAK FIASCO FOR OBAMA'S RHETORIC AND SPEAKE FOR ITSELF IN TERMS OF INTEGRITY, HONESTY AND TRUTH IN SPEAKING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. THIS NAFTA-CANADIAN EXPOSE WILL BE SURELY EXPLOITED BY THE REPUBLICANS IN EXCRUCIATING AND ENDLESS ATTACKS AGAINST OBAMA IN THE UNLIKELY (NOW) POSSIBILITY OF HIS NOMIATION.. ANOTHER ALBATROSS ON OBAMA'S NECK WILL BE THE REZKO CASE WHICH IS WILL BE UNFOLDING IN THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS. OBAMA'S CAMP IS NOW FOCUSING ON HILLARY'S TAX RETURN INSTEAD OF THE ISSUES LIKE NAFTA AND HIS NAFTA-CANADIAN
DENIAL THAN EXPOSURE BY THE CANADAINS.
NAFTA – GATE AT IT IS NOW BEING CALLED HAS BEEN DOUBLE -SPEAK FIASCO FOR OBAMA'S RHETORIC AND SPEAKE FOR ITSELF IN TERMS OF INTEGRITY, HONESTY AND TRUTH IN
SPEAKING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. THIS NAFTA-CANADIAN
EXPOSE WILL BE SURELY EXPLOITED BY THE REPUBLICANS
IN EXCRUCIATING AND ENDLESS ATTACKS AGAINST OBAMA IN THE UNLIKELY (NOW) POSSIBILITY OF HIS NOMIATION.. ANOTHER
ALBATROSS ON OBAMA'S NECK WILL BE THE REZKO CASE WHICH IS WILL BE UNFOLDING IN THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS.

]]> By: Boatsan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677447 Boatsan Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:56:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677447 Hillary won Florida all names were on the ballot their!!! remember Obama's ran tv ads their Hillary did not nor Edwards but still Hillary won . people in Fl. voted and their voted for Hillary. like it or not. GO HILLARY Hillary won Florida all names were on the ballot their!!!
remember Obama's ran tv ads their Hillary did not nor Edwards but still Hillary won . people in Fl. voted and their voted for Hillary. like it or not. GO HILLARY

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677445 Greg Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:56:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677445 The Republicans are LOVING every minute of this. Since it has now been guaranteed that the ONLY way Clinton can win the nomination is by convincing the Superdelegates to overturn the will of the people, OR, even worse, by changing the rules and counting the "votes" from Florida and Michigan even though Clinton was the only one who campaigned there, the Republicans might possibly get their wish. If the above-mentioned scenario were to come true, the Democratic party will no doubt be decimated. All the great advantages the Democrats have been enjoying up until now would dissappear in a heartbeat and McCain would be sitting right there to welcome all those disenfranchised voters. The Republicans are LOVING every minute of this.

Since it has now been guaranteed that the ONLY way Clinton can win the nomination is by convincing the Superdelegates to overturn the will of the people, OR, even worse, by changing the rules and counting the "votes" from Florida and Michigan even though Clinton was the only one who campaigned there, the Republicans might possibly get their wish.

If the above-mentioned scenario were to come true, the Democratic party will no doubt be decimated. All the great advantages the Democrats have been enjoying up until now would dissappear in a heartbeat and McCain would be sitting right there to welcome all those disenfranchised voters.

]]> By: LMDJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677444 LMDJ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:56:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677444 Hilliary supporters explain this to me. How and why does Hilliary bash Barack (and you applaud this) and then in next breath suggest that the person you bashed be your VP. Hmmm... Here is my thought. Should she be the nominee, HRC knows she will loose against McCain. Obama has broadened the democratic base. She has not. She need him. He doesn't need her. Obama will be nominee...or it will be third loss in a row for dems. Obama 08' Hilliary supporters explain this to me. How and why does Hilliary bash Barack (and you applaud this) and then in next breath suggest that the person you bashed be your VP. Hmmm...

Here is my thought. Should she be the nominee, HRC knows she will loose against McCain. Obama has broadened the democratic base. She has not. She need him. He doesn't need her.

Obama will be nominee...or it will be third loss in a row for dems.

Obama 08'

]]> By: BR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677443 BR Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:55:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677443 to the realist - the only reason this "pitiful" congress can't get anything sone, is because the Bush admin will NOT compromise on ANYTHING. to the realist – the only reason this "pitiful" congress can't get anything sone, is because the Bush admin will NOT compromise on ANYTHING.

]]> By: TJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677441 TJ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:55:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677441 I'm wondering if anyone has looked at the superdelegates closely enough to answer me this question: If superdelegates all voted the way their states voted, who would benefit? I'm wondering if anyone has looked at the superdelegates closely enough to answer me this question: If superdelegates all voted the way their states voted, who would benefit?

]]> By: Micah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677439 Micah Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:54:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677439 Obama is ahead in both popular vote and delegates...why again should he bow out or take a post as the VP? Especially considering Hillary will have to win ALL the remaining elections by 60/40 margins or better just to have a shot at catching Obama by the end....prolonging this is stupid. Obama is ahead in both popular vote and delegates...why again should he bow out or take a post as the VP? Especially considering Hillary will have to win ALL the remaining elections by 60/40 margins or better just to have a shot at catching Obama by the end....prolonging this is stupid.

]]> By: Marina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677437 Marina Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:54:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677437 To all the non believers, I am here to tell you that Obama will win in '08. So long they were kept down, but now they are once again singing "SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT." A good thing can and will never be stopped. I agree with all who say that the democracy in this country will change. Watch and see that if Hillary gets the nomination, many will not let her win the White House. To the Annoymus writer who seems afraid to state their identity, the first Clinton brought scandal and shame on the WHITE HOUSE, and the second Clinton will do the same. Check the records before you give all your support to Hillary. Many of you are scared because Obama is a black man that carries no baggage. The WHITE HOUSE, is where he needs to be, maybe it can stay white and not TARNISHED as it has been for the past fifteen plus years. YES WE CAN, AND WE WILL.......................... OBAMA '08 ALL THE WAY. To all the non believers, I am here to tell you that Obama will win in '08. So long they were kept down, but now they are once again singing "SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT." A good thing can and will never be stopped. I agree with all who say that the democracy in this country will change. Watch and see that if Hillary gets the nomination, many will not let her win the White House. To the Annoymus writer who seems afraid to state their identity, the first Clinton brought scandal and shame on the WHITE HOUSE, and the second Clinton will do the same. Check the records before you give all your support to Hillary. Many of you are scared because Obama is a black man that carries no baggage. The WHITE HOUSE, is where he needs to be, maybe it can stay white and not TARNISHED as it has been for the past fifteen plus years. YES WE CAN, AND WE WILL.......................... OBAMA '08 ALL THE WAY.

]]> By: Note2Dems http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677436 Note2Dems Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:54:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677436 I am not a democrat or republican. I am a conservative that at one point in history would have meant republican. I think I represent a large demographic. I do not care for McCain as I see him as too much like Bush which is what has driven me from the party. If the dems nominate clinton I will vote for McCain as another president clinton is my worst nightmare. If Obama is nominated I will consider voting for him unless Ron Paul runs independent. Either way I would not vote for McCain if you nominate Obama. IMO your best bet to beat McCain is to nominate Obama. I think thier are some political analysts who disagree with my opinion but I felt compelled to give it anyway. I am not a democrat or republican. I am a conservative that at one point in history would have meant republican. I think I represent a large demographic. I do not care for McCain as I see him as too much like Bush which is what has driven me from the party. If the dems nominate clinton I will vote for McCain as another president clinton is my worst nightmare. If Obama is nominated I will consider voting for him unless Ron Paul runs independent. Either way I would not vote for McCain if you nominate Obama. IMO your best bet to beat McCain is to nominate Obama. I think thier are some political analysts who disagree with my opinion but I felt compelled to give it anyway.

]]> By: pate http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677433 pate Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:54:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677433 Hillary is a big liar, sheer loser--Rush Limbaugh asked Republicans to cross over and vote for her---that alone raises doubt about candidancy--- cannot be trusted. Get out of the race, you can't make it... Hillary is a big liar, sheer loser–Rush Limbaugh asked Republicans to cross over and vote for her-that alone raises doubt about candidancy- cannot be trusted. Get out of the race, you can't make it...

]]> By: Rachel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677431 Rachel Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:53:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677431 Of course Clinton can catch Obama mathematically. What can't happen without huge wins for one candidate in all the remaining states is for one of them to definitively clinch the nomination before the convention. And all this talk about the so-called popular vote? How can we do this on percentage of votes in each state. The only way to know who the majority of people want to be the Democrat candidate is to look at the actual numbers involved. For example, 1 million votes might win you a smaller state, but you would be defeated by a landslide in a big state. You have to look at the actual numbers. The other thing is, many states are unlikely to make a difference in November as they will vote Republican, so it's the Democrat and swing states that carry more weight. The issue isn't as simple as people seem to want it to be, and it's not as clear cut as many people seem to believe it is. I love the way until today, there was so much talk from Obama's supporters about momentum, and now that's been stopped, and possibly swung to Clinton, they've completely dropped the issue. Of course Clinton can catch Obama mathematically. What can't happen without huge wins for one candidate in all the remaining states is for one of them to definitively clinch the nomination before the convention.
And all this talk about the so-called popular vote? How can we do this on percentage of votes in each state. The only way to know who the majority of people want to be the Democrat candidate is to look at the actual numbers involved. For example, 1 million votes might win you a smaller state, but you would be defeated by a landslide in a big state. You have to look at the actual numbers.
The other thing is, many states are unlikely to make a difference in November as they will vote Republican, so it's the Democrat and swing states that carry more weight. The issue isn't as simple as people seem to want it to be, and it's not as clear cut as many people seem to believe it is.
I love the way until today, there was so much talk from Obama's supporters about momentum, and now that's been stopped, and possibly swung to Clinton, they've completely dropped the issue.

]]> By: yomomma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677429 yomomma Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:52:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677429 Hillary is our best bet. Obama doenst have a clue. Hillary is our best bet. Obama doenst have a clue.

]]> By: mr. mann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677428 mr. mann Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:52:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677428 count all votes in Michigan and Florida,or else i will definitely vote Republican ,not democrat count all votes in Michigan and Florida,or else i will definitely vote Republican ,not democrat

]]> By: CB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/05/pelosi-democrats-will-have-a-nominee-before-the-convention/#comment-677425 CB Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:52:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5737#comment-677425 Why does Florida always seem to be the problem state with our presidential elections? Why spend the extra dollars to re-vote when we have people in our country that are homeless, no money for medicines that they need to keep them living and what about gas prices.... Make the vote count! Can someone tell me where it's documented anywhere in prior elections that this can happen? If not, then we need a serious overhaul in our election process. Why does Florida always seem to be the problem state with our presidential elections?

Why spend the extra dollars to re-vote when we have people in our country that are homeless, no money for medicines that they need to keep them living and what about gas prices....

Make the vote count! Can someone tell me where it's documented anywhere in prior elections that this can happen? If not, then we need a serious overhaul in our election process.

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