March 5, 2008
Posted: 12:02 AM ET

(CNN) – How did Clinton win Ohio? The exit polls show three areas where she clearly bested Obama.

Seniors:
Clinton's backbone of support came through: She beat Obama big (73-24) among voters 65 and over. Obama won by a similar margin among 18-24 year olds, but those voters only made up 7 percent of the voters while seniors made up 14 percent.

Economic worries:
Roughly 80 percent of voters said they were worried about their financial situation and Clinton carried this group by 5 points. It appears her aggressive standing on NAFTA and her pledges to revive Ohio's economy may have paid off. Roughly 70 percent of Ohio voters also said Clinton has a clear plan to fix the country's problems, while 57 percent said the same for Obama.

Late deciders:
Clinton beat Obama among those voters who decided in the last three days by a wide 20-point margin. Among those voters who decided more than three days ago, she beat Obama by only 10 points – a clear sign Clinton picked up steam in the closing days of the campaign.

– CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider

Filed under: Bill Schneider


Rachel, Nashviile TN   March 5th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I think it is just the American way to put our politicians up on a pedestal when they have momentum and then bring them right back down from it. They have both been on a huge political rollercoaster ride. They have both had ups and downs, but I will tell you one thing… this race is far from over. He still has a lead over her in delegates, and even if she wins the next four states (which she won't), it still won't be enough to catch up with him. After last night, this thing will go to June….

Barbara   March 5th, 2008 5:15 am ET

Hillary Clinton claimed 1 year ago she was the dem nom, and then came a fresh face with the ability to unite everyone to come together as one.
Barack Obama is in this race to change the OLD politics. He has demonstrated the high ground in his campaign, even as Hillary and company have done every dirty ( old school ) trick to sway voters.
There is alot of stuff Senator Obama could be slinging at Senator Clinton that could take her down, but he has chosen the high ground, which is what I believe his message is all about. They are basically similar in their messages of what they will do for the country, so they only real thing Hillary can do is throw dirt.
Too bad. As the days go on, she has not shown herself as a fighter, but a cheater. She claimed tonight she won Florida, etc. when the Dems agreed back then they were OK without their vote. Obama and Edwards did not even campaign, so how can she claim this. She has changed her message 3 plus times. She cries, then the next day screams, then goes on SNL to claim she is getting bad media coverage, and on and on.. She is desperate.
Is THIS the person you want as president on the USA? Which Hillary personality will emerge when that 3am phone call comes..
As far as he experience theme, Hillary may have been in "The Political Game" longer than Obama, but that in of itself does not make a great leader.
In the business world, the most successful CEO's are rarely the ones with the most experience in their rise to the top They are the ones who had vision. They have the ability to bring people together for the common goal. And most important they gain the respect of people through honesty and integrety. I see this in Obama. I do not see this in Clinton. My sole belief is she wants to win this Election not for the country, but to claim to be the first women president which she has said many times. I have never heard Obama say once it would be history to be the first African American president.
His message has been the same from the start. If he does not win the nomination, it will be because he did not stoop to the OLD POLITIC'S game. He will have kept to the higher gound.
And by the way, if Clinton does clinch the nom, I, and many others like me will vote for McCain. He, too, has high moral standards. Clinton and her husband scare me.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   March 5th, 2008 5:12 am ET

LOL, JAJaJa I said she is a fighter. Who are the loser tonight, no,no is not Obama, is the media yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa I turned on my TV and I saw long, long faces JAJAJAJA,LOL,LOL Matthews and Keith could not believe it. Whst is going to happen when the republican start attacking him, Obama does not know how to respond. CORRUPT MEDIA do your job, let the American people decide.

Terry   March 5th, 2008 5:11 am ET

Obama would get slaughtered in the general election. He couldn't float by saying nothing except spout off the word change 1000 times and expect the republicans to do nothing. Hillary is the only real choice.

Brandon   March 5th, 2008 5:10 am ET

What's this I see? All the Obama fan boys/girls seem a little worried. I guess your hero isn't the unstoppable force you all thought he was. If you all opened your eyes a little wider you would see that he is running against a candidate that will actually get things done: that candidate of course is Hillary Clinton. They can make up all the excuses they want about Clinton using fear mongering or whatever, but the reality is that people are opening their eyes and realizing that things won't get done by a speech that is made over and over and over and over again. Things WILL get done by someone who has the experience and the intelligence to put their ideas into effect. Most of the Obama supporters are just a bunch of people who jumped onto his band wagon when the media started a love affair with him. Well, all of the people that switched their support to him are regretting their decision now, I'll bet. I am proud to say that I never lost faith in Hillary Clinton and I am behind her 100%. Obama's fan club can cry all they want, these were big victories for Clinton and they obviously know it. Otherwise, they wouldn't be complaining so much right now.

Hillary Clinton for 2008 and 2012

jaya   March 5th, 2008 5:09 am ET

I think the handwriting is on the wall; America will not see change. Although I suuport Obama - I believe that Hillary will get the nomination - when she wins Penn - despite the delegate count I believe there will be great pressure for Obama to pull out. Hillary vs McCain will be down and dirty. So for the Country's sake I hope Hillary can withstand the unrelenting attacks. Tax returns, court battles in Ca, you name it they will sling it. I just hope after Obama surrenders his base will not say I have had it same old story and stay home.

Jon, Los Angeles   March 5th, 2008 5:04 am ET

She won with the help of RUSH LIMBAUGH and his Republicans! Rush has been telling his fans to go and vote for Hillary. Obama is the true Champion and will go on to win the nomination and the presidency.

Wisconsin   March 5th, 2008 5:02 am ET

REALITY CHECK

Clinton won Ohio by 10% when she lead by 20% two weeks ago.

Texas was basically a tie.

The TOTAL DELEGATES is almost unchanged with an Obama lead while Clinton still has more super delegates, but the full results are not in yet.

All this spin is really getting annoying. The truth is there is not much difference in the total delegates at the end of the day.

CHERYL   March 5th, 2008 4:56 am ET

SENATOR CLINTON WON BECAUSE THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THE PRESS PROPPING A CERTAIN PERSON UP ON A PEDESTAL!!!!!!!!

THEY KNOW WHO HAS THE EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTER TO LEAD THIS GREAT COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!

THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS SURROUNDING HER OPPONENT!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING A FIGHTER HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

YOU SET A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!

SEE YOU IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!! HILLARY CLINTON 2008!!!!!!!

KTBlack   March 5th, 2008 4:55 am ET

The only reason Obama is getting so many votes is because every single black person is out there voting for him, and most of them havent voted a day in their life. I am a black person and am outraged at this because these blacks wont wake up and realize Hillary will help them more than Obama. It seems they just want a "black guy" as the president for bragging rights. They have no idea what Hillary can do for the race, and the poor.

Wisconsin   March 5th, 2008 4:54 am ET

Why was Wolf making pro Hillary comments calling her the comeback kid as early as 10pm centeral time because she won Ohio?

This is a state that she lead by 20% and only won by 10%?

Yes she clearly won Ohio, but I wouldn't call it a comeback when she went DOWN 10%!

How much money is Wolf being paid to be pro Hillary?

John   March 5th, 2008 4:52 am ET

Go Hillary!!

Nina   March 5th, 2008 4:49 am ET

This is the time for re-balancing in the world and the scales that are male dominated strutting diplomacy must be righted to avoid disaster.
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a village of women to clean up after the men. I cannot fathom any woman of any color or race voting for yet another male to even attempt to fix the mess we are in.
If we do not stand together as women, we are voting to continue the old boys club and all it stands for. Is this the world we want to leave to our children?

Mike   March 5th, 2008 4:48 am ET

Well, all is right in Clintonbush Land. We will never have another president from another family. What's funny to me, is the fact that these families are not wonderful role models. Between affairs in the WH, and personal wars…they're bringing America down. Not to mention killing our men and women.

I'll never understand how GW is able to take vacations while men and women are dying. He has taken over 400 days of vacation. Hello, there's a war in Iraq.

Wake up people, we can do better.

Marty   March 5th, 2008 4:48 am ET

I voted for Clinton because I felt she was the most qualified candidate. However, if Obama wins the nomination, I would not hesitate voting for him in the general election.

I wish people would not use race as the reason to vote for or against either candidate. I know people who support Obama out of "White Guilt". I know others who Clinton because they refuse to vote for a black man. The presidential office is too important to be decided by such backwards thing.

Brett in Canada   March 5th, 2008 4:43 am ET

My but you bloggers are Nasty in your comments toward Ms. Clinton. Thats such a double standard, that you cut her down, because she is holding her own in these primary races. If she were a man, like all the others, making counter attacks, nothing would be said of it.
As an outside observer, I'm noticing that your American media seems to put Mr. Obama's race in something of high regard, at the same time putting Ms. Clinton's gender as a political deficiency.
Come on now, lets play fair.

Also as an international observer, I find it odd, that practically nothing has been said of Mr. Obama's unique name.
Barrack Hussein Obama?
Only in your USA. hehe

John   March 5th, 2008 4:43 am ET

The only thing America is waking up to is either a war in Iraq for 100 years, or more lies and scandals in DC under yet another Clinton Administration.

I guess our kids will look back someday and laugh at how we say anyone can be president, but we really mean anyone from the Clinton or Bush family.

This was definitely a sad Tuesday for America.

Well now that Hillary is back in the race, maybe she'll find time to turn in those taxes….don't hold your breath.

John Davidson   March 5th, 2008 4:40 am ET

Finally, the country is getting over Obamamania and thinking about what is at stake here. Sure he's a charasmatic guy. Even a sweet guy, but common! We can see through his rheteric. Not only does Clinton have more real experience, more wins, and yes, losses, more scars, but her voters do too. We need her tested strength. Here's to knowledgable voters who are seeing a true and tested thoroughbred headed for the home stretch. Go Hillary! This is your time!

Stewart   March 5th, 2008 4:38 am ET

Hillary doesn't care how she won, just as long as she won. So if she has to use the fear card, the race card, the us against them card, the gender card–she'll use it. And let's face it, some people like throwing mud.

She is detemined to put that crown back on, and anybody who gets in her way will be squashed. Consequently, more lies for America.

Barack tried to take the high road, and sadly we've lived with GW so long, we don't know what the high road looks like.

Congrats Hill, for dragging yourself and this country in the mud. Thanks to you I'll have to research how I'm going to vote Republican this year.

thomas   March 5th, 2008 4:38 am ET

As a long time Democrat i never thought I would vote for a republican but if Clinton wins the democratic primary I will surely vote for McCain unless Obama runs as an independent

Mark O   March 5th, 2008 4:37 am ET

Considering she led in both states by wide margins just a few weeks ago, she really has problems. Her firewall in Texas barely held, and in fact it's likely she'll end up with fewer delegates in that state than Obama because of the caucus and other rules built in to the primary.

But she's got to keep winning. Pennsylvania's a long way away and if she doesn't win another state until then (which is likely), she's still going to find herself in the same mess re the delegate count.

Obama is still in the catbird seat.

Gloria Lynn   March 5th, 2008 4:34 am ET

A senator on c-span yesterday said the Republicans in Flordia set their election date. Why are we not talking about this?

Dave   March 5th, 2008 4:32 am ET

With her win in Ohio, Hillary has proven to Democrats she can collect the Electoral College better than Obama in the presidential election swing states. If we were counting today, Hillary would led by 10 and that number will surly rise when swing states like Indiana and Pennsylvania have their say so. We as democrats should be excited for this opportunity to elect either of these people to represent our party. Can you imagine what a female president would for gender equality, or a black president for the civil liberties of minorities? This alone should be enough for all of us to stand behind both candidates while electing one. Today I voted for Hillary but I will defiantly vote for Obama in November if he wins the Primaries.

Dee   March 5th, 2008 4:32 am ET

LETS GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. THE REPUBLICANS PLAYED SMART POLITICS .

Dee   March 5th, 2008 4:26 am ET

Clinton won tonight because of Rush Limbaugh/Ann Coulter and the media. The right knows they can beat Hillary. CNN - The Clinton News Network has been pro Hillary.
This democrat will vote for McCain. No more Clintons in the whitehouse.

Kay   March 5th, 2008 4:22 am ET

If Clinton wins the nomiation I am not voting…. WE DON"T NEED ANOTHER CLINTON IN THE WHITE HOUSE…..

Diana   March 5th, 2008 4:22 am ET

Obama can't Win

He won't say so now even though he knows he can't win the Democratic nomination now or ever due to that "albatross" now hanging around his neck entitled the Rezko Political Corruption trial in federal court. Its too much of a risk to the party to nominate someone who is now an open target for the Republicans. On this basis, I believe that the superdelegates can validly cast their lot with Clinton despite the delegate count because many of the delegates caste their votes before the start of the trail and would likely have voted differently with the new information.

I respect Obama, but his efforts will fail.

California Craig   March 5th, 2008 4:19 am ET

thank goodness!!!! i love america–especially texas and ohio!!

i'm so happy that clinton won 3 out of 4 tonite–looks like the fake as* obama movement has just been popped.

it'll be clinton who wins the democratic nomination, and she'll run a great campaign and beat mccain, and then she'll make history as president.

obama is sooo fake and his supporters are stupid, arrogant, and ignorant.

once again, clinton has won all of the major primaries and big states in this election, while obama has won largely the youn & black vote and small caucuses.

and up against mccain, obama would get crushed.

the obvious democrat to get the nomination and beat mccain and make history is clinton—-screw obama, he a freakin retard.

i'm just glad that texas and ohio have brains and didn't follow the fake campaign of obama.

go clinton!!! and who cares if obama currently and barely leads by a few delegates—the race is close enough, clinton will come back to win even more pledged delegates, and more superdelegates will go with her because she'll be the better nominee, crush mccain, and make a great president.

that's not even counting the michigan and florida delegates, which would make an even stronger case for clinton.

clinton so kicked obama's butt, it rocks!!!

now that obama's own scandals are coming out—Rezko Gate, NAFTA Gate — it seems as though obama is being the shifty politician and not answering questions. now he looses yet again!!!

the best is on realclearpolitics.com, an article by the Chicago Sun giving obama their number so he can actually call and respond to their questions about Rezko, instead of trying to dodge anything having to do with dirty politics, which is what obama does best, since he did gain what little and "present" experience in chicago, which is the birthplace of political machines and corruption.

anyways, go clinton, screw obama, and for the first time in my life, i wanna say God bless ohio and God bless Texas for helping out America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Abby   March 5th, 2008 4:19 am ET

Go Hillary for President'08

People are seeing what a Farce Obama is—

Now shouldnt Obama withdraw-as Hillary has won CA,NY,NJ,MA,Florida,Michigan,OH,TX——- anyone can win the smaller states

and talking about Hillary going negative-what was obama doing all this while???????also pls remember obama used the same tactics to win South Carolina etc

Hillary go for it

Cheers-Hillary for 2008,Obama —step down gracefully (if you know what that means)

Yawn Kipper   March 5th, 2008 4:19 am ET

Interacting makes me feel smart. Since I never had any fortitude to attend college, I stay tuned watching CNN so I can feel smart. It's how I feel validated. Thanks, CNN.

dwayne   March 5th, 2008 4:17 am ET

This is the most complex and contested primary I have ever seen. While I am a FULL supporter of Hillary and will be cheering her every win…I cant help but look at the numbers and wonder how, even with these victories (Texas, Ohio and Rhode island), she will be able to catch up with him in delegates counts.

I think there is a looming issue with Michigan and Florida which will have to be dealt with. No one should be fooled into believing we have heard the last of that. Especially you Mr Dean. Why should the millions of voters who showed up to vote in those states have their voices silenced because their lawmakers failed them? Every vote should count!!

I guess, what sways me is that I really do see Obama as the Prom King who was only elected because of his charisma and eloquence…while the Valedictorian was pushed to the back of the room. And that Valedictorian is Hillary. She is much more of a politician than Obama. She will be able to do this job with her eyes closed. It was what she was born to do.

Obama should go back to inspirational speaking or writing of hope or whatever it is he claims makes him experienced enough to do a job that is clearly requiring a Valedictorian and not a Prom King.

sam   March 5th, 2008 4:16 am ET

you have to be kidding me the rep. want barrack so bad they can taste it. They know he will fold under pressure and he has nothing to stand on

Kevin   March 5th, 2008 4:13 am ET

Well done Hillary. Lets face it Obama is a fraud. Turned his back on the Black conference after he had scooped up their votes. His mate Rezco up on corruption charges. Hillary 2008

MILKS, Colombo   March 5th, 2008 4:12 am ET

Lets be realistic, Mrs Clinton won by a dirty campaign againt Obama which arouse fear among certain communitiesas. This is against fundamantal ethics of human being.

Paul   March 5th, 2008 4:11 am ET

Poor Ohio. If only they new what they did. I really feel for those who supported Clintion. They honestly feel in their heart that Hillary is the answer to NAFTA, and bringing jobs back to their current jobless economy. Did they somehow forget that Bill Clinton is the reason they have no jobs. She SUPPORTED Nafta. Only after millions of people started loosing their jobs, did she then start to think otherwise.

Hillary has no chance against McCain. Independants will flock to Nader, and the other millions of people that voted for Obama will either not vote at all, or vote for McCain out of spite. God help us if McCain wins. Don't get me wrong, I am gratefull for the sacrifice that McCain has made with his time in the Military, but my stepfather was a Navy Seal in Vietnam, that doesn't mean he should be President.

Yankeedoodle in Virginia Beach   March 5th, 2008 4:08 am ET

The laugh will be on all of us, Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama and Obama supporters won't for Hillary. McCain WINS by default!! But at least with a predominately strony Democratic majority in both houses of congress, America will blunder through somehow, we've done it before and we can do it again. IF only more people knew how to think for themselves instead of letting themselves be guided by those great patriotic windbags like Limbo who is trying to make adesperate comeback because he doesn't like being out of power
Stop being led by the nose and repeating someone else's uninformed opinion. Your 2 seconds of fame aren't worth it. Listen to what the candidates are saying. Ignore the talking heads of the media.

Carl   March 5th, 2008 4:06 am ET

Congrats Hillary Hucka….I mean, Clinton! Even "majoring in miracles" won't save her now…

kevin   March 5th, 2008 4:05 am ET

Obama people are blind. All the big democratic states have voted for Clinton. All the small states or republican states woted for Obama. He CAN'T win that way. Most of the states coming up don't have the black voters (80% plus for Obama) anymore. Game is over.

Jayson   March 5th, 2008 4:04 am ET

Congrats Hillary Hucka….I mean, Clinton!

Cheche   March 5th, 2008 4:04 am ET

Dont ask me for comment again because my comments are never published, you are very biased! Shame on you!

No matter how you see it Obama is the winner!!!!

Jackie   March 5th, 2008 4:03 am ET

Look guys this is a process. Obama and Clinton are both great candidates. Hillary's red phone ad is fair game. Obama's legal slieght of hand to keep African American polling places open late in Ohio is apparently not going to cause a stir.

The thing is, I really do believe that the average voter is not an idiot.

This election is not experience vs hope or good against evil or even youth against establishment……We are really making history here…..this is democracy at it's finest ….Change is in the air!

We are warming up for John McCain. We are going to take America back!

Luis Antonio Paterno   March 5th, 2008 4:03 am ET

Go hillary we will donate more for your campany….Go for the Gold Hillary and reach for the STARS….

Pippa   March 5th, 2008 4:02 am ET

Obama is too inexperienced to play in the big league on The Hill.

Hillary Clinton has all the moves and the know how for the job.

Vote Hillary Clinton 2008

GABS   March 5th, 2008 4:02 am ET

go go go HIllary2008!!!

We will be pryaing for you as the next President of the Greatest Nation on Earth……God Bless Hillary…Don't Surrender

T. Wright   March 5th, 2008 4:01 am ET

Finally Americans recognize the real Obama, he has been getting away with murders all his mistakes as he said is always been misinterpreted he did'nt realize that the people had brain to understand things and was not misinterpreted, as his wife said that this is the first time that she Loves her country , what was is she doing in America then all this years>????

GABS   March 5th, 2008 4:00 am ET

GO HILLARY….YOUR THE BEST

Jackie   March 5th, 2008 3:57 am ET

And how did she do with women?

elaine   March 5th, 2008 3:54 am ET

i like obama he just can't win the general election, he has no experience and the reps are licking their lips just waiting to gop after him. this silly rhetoric obama's campaign throws about, sying reps are going to vote for him, of course they aren't. they are going to rip his skin off.

Claudia   March 5th, 2008 3:53 am ET

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

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

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

Iykeman   March 5th, 2008 3:53 am ET

United States is believed to be known for democracy, why are they trying to murder the wishes of the people. Clinton has lied, played dirt, played fear against Obama, just to be the president, and you people are voting for her.

Shabbir Khan   March 5th, 2008 3:52 am ET

Well, Well, Well…I just hope both Hillary and Obama can come to sense and Run together as President and Vice President on the same ticket. Lets toss up the good old American Quarter …Heads Clintin as President and Tails Obama as President.

Tom,des moines   March 5th, 2008 3:51 am ET

Barack Husseine Obama,supporter r a bunch of whiner,cry baby and sore loser. Hillary will be the next president of the U.S.A. and there nothing u guy can't do anything about it.

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

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

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

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

ChipinMA   March 5th, 2008 3:50 am ET

The interesting thing about Clinton and her supporters is there charge that "Obama will not be able to fight the way she can when the attacks come." You see for the Clinton's are use to be attacked because they have skeletons that can fit in closet the size of California. While Obama always takes the high road because he knows we as populace were sick to death of the scandals, corruptions, and lies that the Clinton camp puts out.

Curliss, you make mention of a falsified brochures in Ohio? Does it make any difference to you that they were truthful? Does it matter that she claim 35 years experience when she has only held elected office for 6 years? Does it even matter that she and her husband were investigated for over 10 years for white water? Or that she and her husband are linked to more corrupt officials than Karl Rove and Dick Cheney combined? How about the fact that she calls the idea of hope and change "empty." Or that she voted for a war that was not needed? You can' take back those votes just like you can't take back the thousands of brave American soldiers that died. I guess maybe if you would read Senate Intelligence reports from time to time you would have known better?

dennis   March 5th, 2008 3:48 am ET

Simon- The blue states will be blue no matter who the democratic candidate is. That's why they call them blue states. The key is getting more NEW democratic voters out in the swing states that went red last time. That's how Bush won in '04, he mobilized the Evangelicals in Ohio. So which democratic candidate do you think is attracting more new voters?

nathan   March 5th, 2008 3:48 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.

winnie   March 5th, 2008 3:46 am ET

I can not imagine, US with more than 200m people, we are just restricted to Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton cycle-re-cycle!

John, London   March 5th, 2008 3:46 am ET

Well, I think its time Obama goes NEGATIVE and DIRTY on Clinton as well. She's nothing but a power-hungry, lieing politician who will stop at nothing to win.
I say Obama campaign team should dig up and use dirts from the Bill Clintons scandals era in further campaigns as well.

Dave K   March 5th, 2008 3:40 am ET

Constitution vs. DNC rules?

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

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

Dave K,
WA State

Jordan   March 5th, 2008 3:39 am ET

OUTRAGE!

Is this what we want the world to see? When Clinton campaigned on the issues without malicious racially divisive tactics, SHE LOST 11 times straight! She goes into two large states historically known to be "red" and convinces them not to believe in UNITY, HOPE, CHANGE, and a NEW but SOLID APPROACH to their problems. I watched it all unfold and it is HEART BREAKING to see the democratic party so racially divided and negative. Let's add insult to injury when the CNN and MSNBC rationalize it as "politics", "the real world" or Obama's fault for taking the high road.

I am a young 40 and I too want to believe that there is hope for America's future. It is not in the Clintons' devilish old wink wink racially divisive approach. We were heading for something beautiful and the Clintons' selfish greed and jealousy have sullied the playing field.

I used to be one of Hillary's biggest fans. Now my friends and family see who she really is: racist, phony, corrupt, dishonest and selfishly opportunistic. She has been rewarded for these qualities. Again I ask, is this what we want to present to the world? It didn't have to be this way. She could have conceded with dignity and run again later. In Huckabee's concession speech, he said that he was proud that the republicans ran their campaigns with dignity and honor. The Clintons feel it is more important to suppress the momentum of UNITY, HOPE, CHANGE, and a NEW but SOLID APPROACH to our problems. Funny, but isn't this a very similar platform supported by the "inexperienced" Bill Clinton when he ran for president first term????

** VOTE OBAMA 2008 **

Christine V from Dallas, TX   March 5th, 2008 3:37 am ET

Yes I'm a young female who has a college degree (so much for your inaccurate perception of old hags voting ); I am concerned about the US financial future, jobs, healthcare…..and I voted for Hillary in TEXAS!

The people woke up!!! WITHOUT EXPERIENCE THERE IS NO CHANGE!

HILLARY HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO "MAKE " A POSITIVE CHANGE!
Hillary for 08!!

Texans for Hillary   March 5th, 2008 3:32 am ET

Thinking people voted for Clinton. Her opponent was busy trying to tap-dance his way around yet another blunder AND unanswered questions about his unsavory pal Rezko.

Lisa Salt Lake City, Utah   March 5th, 2008 3:30 am ET

Hillary is Rove on steroids. When will America say enough is enough with the fear tactics, and the race bating.

This just might be the year that a 3rd party candidate will be viable.

Mike R   March 5th, 2008 3:28 am ET

Yes, by all means Vote Hillary because she can lie and cheat better than any other Democrat. And, it does not hurt your chances if you are good at turning on your own party members to win an election or two.

It's always been win at any costs, win it all. Clintons are for Clintons, don't be fooled. But, be afraid, be very afraid.

When she is done with us "people" she will throw us under the bus too just like Bill did with NAFTA.

Patrick, NYC   March 5th, 2008 3:27 am ET

Puh-lease!!! These results don't translate anything in my opinion, the delegates lead hasn't changed… I guess all that negativity paid off after all. I'm proud of Obama for remaining himself and for congratulating her for a "hard fought" victory, despite all the nastyness from the Clinton camp. It's quite shocking to realize Clinton has to resort to this kind of tactics in order to win. She could never win if she ran a clean campaign. Let's just hope she won't hurt the democratic party in the process, because it's really unnecessary.

If she's really worthy of the nod as she claims, why can't she just run a clean campaign? Answer: she doesn't stand a chance without going negative. That's the only way she can manage and mislead her uneducated supporters who would fall for anything. You can't really blame them, she has skills.

We're still behing you Barack! You'll go all the way! Thank you for all of you who voted for him. At least you had the wisdom to see through all the distraction from the real issues at stake.

OBAMA 08!!!

Jake, California   March 5th, 2008 3:27 am ET

No president in the last 100years has lost Ohio…
trashy arguments: Do you think anything continues forever? This election will be an exception to that trend. Obama is going to be the democratic nominee and he'll trash McCain hands down…I'm not even worried about Hillary because she's going to lose again in the coming weeks till PA which will be a fair game.

Delegate counts: both campaigns are nearly at the same position as before so no worries.

We are moving on to the south and elsewhere even if its a 1 delegate state, we'll go for it. In the end it's the people's voice that will count, not SUPER DELEGATES!

MarylandDem   March 5th, 2008 3:26 am ET

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I was sadly disappointed to see Hillary have to resort to negative attacks to win. I used to support her in the past but now I have to say that I am concerned that she is too divisive a figure to be president. Also, for a woman, who graduated from Yale Law School, and who spent the majority of her professional life as a corporate lawyer for the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock, a firm I understand that is famous for representing big business interests and corporations, and–furthermore–is an all white law firm with no minority partners or attorneys, I am disappointed that she is attacking Obama, an attorney who turned down offers from all the big law firms to work as a community organizer on the streets of Chicago. If Hillary really cared so much about working Americans, why did she spend her entire legal career as a corporate lawyer at the Rose Firm? and why didn't she do anything to diversify this firm? To this day, the firm remains all white. Shame on you Hillary. I am saddened to say that you disappoint me. Old style, dirty politics– Little Rock style.

Matt   March 5th, 2008 3:25 am ET

Come on Amy, we all know why Obaba won SC. Obama is finally being expossed for who he really is. We all deserve to know the truth.

European   March 5th, 2008 3:25 am ET

You U.S. Americans are living in political ambiances making it possible discrediting candidates by their religion, the sound of their names or cultural background.

The problem does not start by launching fotos of Obama in traditional clothes or to make up a Muslim background, but by the receptiveness of the voters fearing the influence of differing backgrounds.

In fact, European public knows Clinton would be a good president for USA, but Obama, furthermore, could set a change from an age of conflicts to the age of dialog.

No matter how you vote, be aware that your decision affects more than just the USA.

techbreeze   March 5th, 2008 3:23 am ET

The coverage of the primaries tonight was fascinating. CNN pundits kept avoiding the counts and kept suggesting Obama's strongholds had not been counted. The headlines also show a lousy picture of Mrs. Clinton. Worse, there is this belief that voters are changing their minds when each primary involves different people. Gesh. Are we all that daft? Each state is different and not everyone has voted. Each time I listen to CNN, I hear nonsense. The same is true for each candidate - all BS. There is no momentum but lots of junk politics, stupid slogans, complaining about 'this or that' and lots of yammering about nothing. People continue to die in Iraq and Afghanistan; Americans are losing jobs, companies, and money to India and China; gas prices are climbing; people are losing houses; and politicians are too rich to care. We are a divided nation content on electing slippery tongued creeps because we think we are the best nation - and instead - we are debtors who owe too much to other nations.

john   March 5th, 2008 3:22 am ET

why won't hilary let the public see her tax return. barack need to put pressure on her for that. may he needs to let out some her dirty laundaries. she couldn't have won without her dirty tactics. she is a witch who will never become president even if she wins the nomination. the clintons are greedy for power. i guess thier ugly daugter chelsee will run for president too. she will divide the democrat party just to accompish her selfish desire. it all about her.she is not a uniter. she is a evil divider.

Alan   March 5th, 2008 3:22 am ET

Hillary Go Girl Go has she said she won the Blue major State and in Nov 08 when she will run she can bit McCain and All of you that vote to Obama start to see is real face he is a VERY good Talker but talk is free we want ACTIONS not TALK

## GO HILLRY 08 ##

Amit   March 5th, 2008 3:21 am ET

Thanks Ohio, you've convinced her to think she has a chance, when it's clear if she won all the upcoming primaries, she still wouldn't get the nomination. It's best for all of us if she just drops out now. Obama is leading, by a huge margin of 100 delegates. The wins Hillary received today have not changed Obama's lead.

Angela   March 5th, 2008 3:20 am ET

Yes She Will…………………Hillary Clinton will be President of the United States!!!!! Vote Hillary 2008………..Vote Clinton 2008….Viva Clinton Viva. Thank you Ohio…………thank you, thank you!!!!!

Regine Arlington, Virginia   March 5th, 2008 3:18 am ET

Hold Up Hillary shouldn't be doing her victory dance so quickly, the republicans are laughing at her. Rush Limbaugh called on republicans to vote for her in Texas, a set up to keep this race dragging on. What precentage of her vote was Rush Limbaugh republicans, who will go with McCain in November. That help out Senator McCain and waste the Democrats time and money fighting each other. I made a promise as a christian that I wouldn't vote for anyone who took their campaign dirty, no negative politics as usual for me. Hillary needs to think about if she can win in November without the black and independent vote. Also where are those tax returns and whitehouse papers. Obama voters are not the zombies she claims we are, we read and research too. She better get a clue.
Regine, Arlington, Virigina
Obama/Webb 08

tom   March 5th, 2008 3:18 am ET

They wasn't falsified brochures please get the facts right before making statements, you must be a Hilary supporter. I would say I'm shocked but it's America. The fact that you can give some one the disease, than give them the cure 20 years later, and people take whats given to them no questions asked is the American way. Hilary was boasting about nafta , now 20 something years later talking change, and acts like she never supported it. if the red phone rings at 3am it will be bill answering the phone. you cant name something that Hilary has done on her own. she dropped the ball when bill Clinton gave her the health care to handle for herself. Hilary has been a jr. senator for 1 year more than Barack. she is also 14 years older. if you take bill Clinton out the race Hilary would have been out of the race. bad judgment with the war, bad judgment with health care, bad campaign judgment thinking it would be over by feb 5, bad money management skills running out of money, (how can you fix the economy), a flip flopper, uses the gender card any chance she gets, wining all the time now, crying, how are any of these characteristics for being ready on day 1. think people, wake up, please. this ones for you that sounds like i heard that phrase before, oh ok. This buds for you, but i guess thats not stealing words huh? if Hilary gets the nom. john macaine will eat her up, he's not as nice as barack and Hilary has a lot of dirt on her.

Jen B.   March 5th, 2008 3:17 am ET

Clinton's ugly campaign tactics in recent days, directed at her opponent, a fellow Democrat, revealed much about her character.
Integrity seems to be lacking.
I will not give her my vote.

Debbie Delegate   March 5th, 2008 3:17 am ET

Obama has maintained presidential integrity throughout the contests and will be rewarded with the loyalty of our delegation support. God bless Mr. Obama.

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 3:16 am ET

This year I attended my first caucus. What a disaster. No-one was in charge. I had to make my own lists for people to sign in. No-one knew what to do. The "person" who was to show up and take the caucus never showed,so we were there to figure it all out on our own. Most of the people just left after signing a few slips. Less than half stayed to vote for delegates. This is our voting system? Is this normal for every caucus? I'm sure if we would have had someone in charge, the true opinions and votes would have all been counted. Now I'm not sure if my caucus was done the way it should have been and how many others were done this way? How does this make this a fair election? Just curious. This is such a close race. Every vote counts. Can anyone out there that give me an answer? There were so many people on cell phones calling the hot lines to get answers. It was unbelievable! Is this our government's voting system? Anyone reply.

Sue   March 5th, 2008 3:14 am ET

The President of the United States is a Politician and elections are about politics.. You nominate the candidate who can win the big states where the most electoral votes are. So far that is Hillary.
Obama had a great chance to bring a greater focus on Afghanistan with hearings. It would have been a preview of a President but he squandered the opportunity. His priority was his campaign over
U.S. soldiers fighting and dying and this yanks people back to reality fast. He is a Politician just like Hillary and he wants the Big Job. Scratch the surface and he's just the same but with less experience.
Make him VP on the ticket and let him get it. They are a dream ticket.

I fear if Hillary doesn't get the nomination we will not have a female
President in my lifetime and I have a number of years left. This country didn't think we were worthy of Equal Rights. We lost a seat on the court. A Clinton administration would once again bring strong women to the forefront.

Hannah   March 5th, 2008 3:13 am ET

People are worried about jobs and the economy.

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

H.Cummings   March 5th, 2008 3:13 am ET

Once again, Ohio got it wrong, Hurrah for the uneducated voter!

clare   March 5th, 2008 3:12 am ET

oh please, Hillary won because she is the most prepare to be the next President of the US.

obama has proved already that all he has is fluffly words and some of those words got him in trouble. what a liar. and he dares to call for change!!!????

WAKE UP AMERICA HILLARY IS OUR CANDIDATE

Benson   March 5th, 2008 3:10 am ET

Ladies and Gents, this is politics and it is a dirty business. I am amazed at the Obama supporters. You all believe that he is pure, angelic and has never lied or done anything wrong in his life. I also see the vile descriptions and names you all call Hillary. I want you all to realize that you may need Hillary's supporters in general election if Obama is the nominee.

Bob Smith   March 5th, 2008 3:10 am ET

Hillary Clinton is the only candidate, Democrat or Republican, that has ran an ugly campaign… fear tactics, smear campaigns and insinuations. This kind of negativity will only last so long. And when her campaign comes to a screeching halt, America can finally move forward with a dignified election.

FrankSmith   March 5th, 2008 3:09 am ET

If this it what it takes to win–

lie, lie and lie
Thrown as much mud as you can
Complain, and complain to the media
Use of scary tactics
Refusal to take responsibility

I do not want that kind of win. Is this NOT the type of politics that we want to change, going into the next century?

As Obama said, "the world is watching us, America."

UrbanHillbilly   March 5th, 2008 3:08 am ET

The Clintons have studied the ways of the opposition too deeply. They have adopted the worst aspects of the Republicans. I do not see them adopting any populist philosophy, just power politics. I do not fear HRC becoming President, I just see them doing McCain's work for him. Invading Iraq helped Iran, Russia, and Al Qaeda, not the United States. Hillary's tactics do not help the Democratic Party, they help the Republicans.

ric   March 5th, 2008 3:07 am ET

i like them both….i will vote for either one….even better to have them both on one ticket although that looks like it wont happen?

Agnita   March 5th, 2008 3:05 am ET

Bill, you should have given a little more credit to clinton
I think being a voice on CNN you must be fair

Gaby   March 5th, 2008 3:05 am ET

Don't count Obama out, he is still leading and was able to absorb this event tonight, and still leads. Hillary will try anything, dirty tactics, and just cannot trust her. It's pathetic that Hillary will try to create an even greater division by tearing her opponent apart, she will cause a great divide, and be defeated in the end, Now shall will be able to see her taxes, her $800,000 campaign contribution, her dealings with Rezko, Bill's contributions to his library and the business deals he has recently separated himself from.

OBAMA 08

Jeffrey   March 5th, 2008 3:04 am ET

Omg Clinton you have made a splash tonight. Both Hillary and Obama had a winning chance tonight. Everyone who went Clinton tonight must be proud. I can be sure it wasn't an easy decision for some, but still. I want a women leader for once. Gooooooooooo Clintion!!!!!!!!!!! Yeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaawwwwww.

Kunle OLALEYE   March 5th, 2008 3:02 am ET

Now is the begining of the real Momentum that will take Hillary through
November 4.

jaded   March 5th, 2008 3:02 am ET

yes. Hill can thank the media for this one. They just love to go hook and sinker for them swift-boat tactics. Nuthing like a little drama (and a wrecked nation) huh CNN?

Geoff   March 5th, 2008 3:00 am ET

Hope she will moblize the young voters as Obama did for the general election.

eric   March 5th, 2008 3:00 am ET

Well simon using your logic neither Obama nor Hillary will be able to win the election because a nominee has never won without being a white man, so give it up…she won Ohio congratulations, Obama still lead in delegates and hillary's dirt will come to light.

Just   March 5th, 2008 3:00 am ET

America is one of the most racist countries in the world. They try to hide behind what they call humanitarian deeds around the world. Wake up Black America; we'll never have a Black president! And all you misguided souls who think Hillary Clinton is for you, had better not turn your back.

Kunle OLALEYE   March 5th, 2008 2:57 am ET

Now is the begining of the real Momentum that will teke Hilary through
November 4.

T man   March 5th, 2008 2:57 am ET

Hillary won because of blackmailing OBAMA. Obama 08

roger lodge Wisconsin   March 5th, 2008 2:56 am ET

obama should drop out.
he should realize its over for him and be a man to not continue to divide the party.

Eric   March 5th, 2008 2:56 am ET

America cannot be ruled by a Black man. This is just not possible

Fem4Hillary   March 5th, 2008 2:52 am ET

GOOO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL YOUR WINS TODAY ~ RHODE ISLAND, OHIO, & TEXAS!!!

Obama played dirty politics with his "wink-wink" anti-NAFTA stance. I bet he never thought he would get caught with his pants down…did he?!

As the saying goes: "The higher they go…THE HARDER THEY FALL!"

After denying he knew Mr. Rezko, he admits in an interview he might be called to testify in the Rezko case.

By the BO supporters, Hillary's campaign found out about the Canada & BO campaign meeting through CTV which is a Canadian news station that was doing their job and not drooling all over Obama like CNN, MSNBC, FOX have done.

CNN ~ Bet you are hating yourself right now for not being the 'FIRST TO REPORT' such important news!!

Steve   March 5th, 2008 2:51 am ET

Obama's entire campaign is style over substance. I can't tell you a single notable political achievement he's had, and neither can the vast majority of his supporters. McCain's playing it smart by waiting to lay into Obama until the general election gets into full swing - once you examine Obama's positions, or rather, his borrowed rhetoric, he looks a lot less attractive.

That all being said, Obama, Hillary, and McCain would all make decent presidents. It's not as if we can do any worse than we are right now.

Deb in Ohio   March 5th, 2008 2:51 am ET

I would say "What is good for the goose, is good for the gander" Show us your tax info HILLARY!!! Hillary is nothing but another lying Bush!!! She will continue to lie to the American people!! Experience, show us Hillary!!! Oh that is right, you are too good to have any standards or principles… flip flopper, keep feeding the American Public your lies and we will have McCain as President. At least some candidates don't have blood on their hands.

Carmen   March 5th, 2008 2:50 am ET

Hillary has made history!! She will be the first candidate to win Ohio and loose the democratic primary.

Obama 08

louella   March 5th, 2008 2:50 am ET

YES SHE CAN AND YES SHE WILL. GO HILLARY 08.

Veronica in CA   March 5th, 2008 2:50 am ET

Great job, Hillary! People are waking up from the trance.

You go, girl!

CHIEMEZIE   March 5th, 2008 2:47 am ET

Dirty Dirty Dirty = clinton

Marlena - Long Beach, CA   March 5th, 2008 2:47 am ET

Every woman over 65 that I've talked to seems to be voting for Hillary just because she's a woman. I'm black and I'm not voting for Obama because he's black, I'm voting for Obama because I think his style of negotiation is more effective than Hillary's style of fighting. And, more importantly, he - not Hillary - is the democrat that can win against McCain!!! Wake up and look at the big picture Democrats!!!

Maria   March 5th, 2008 2:41 am ET

Excellent comeback for Clinton. Hurray!

LeRoy   March 5th, 2008 2:41 am ET

VOTE McCAIN…VOTE A WINNER..VOTE FOR A REAL COMMANDER IN CHIEF….Tell obamo to go give his buddy in court some support

Anonymous   March 5th, 2008 2:40 am ET

That is what is wrong with The Obama Husaniacs. They start to loose when the media ,and the canadian government , start telling the truth about this man. Oh its the clinton's dirty politics again is all you can say. No it is not it is the media digging and exposing his racist and a terrorist affiliations. plain and simple He was busted and even duped reporters. He did not look too presidential running away from his scandals. He look like the weak , sniveling whimp that his is. why else did he not want to go to war. after 911, all of were crazy and running scared. We all wanted justice for our country, but not Obama. I applaud hillary for making that hard decision. It is not her fault Bush fooled us all.

Derek, Phoenix, AZ   March 5th, 2008 2:38 am ET

Both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama are terrible choices for president. Having said that, I'm glad to see Hillary survive to drag this thing out a bit longer ;-)

I just wish Mccain wasn't the third choice.

Newt Gingrich for a third party run anyone?

Bryan   March 5th, 2008 2:36 am ET

I LOVE HILLARY CLINTON! SHE IS A WONDERFUL WOMAN AND EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT. MAY GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY AND THIS GREAT NATION AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE WORLD. GO HILLARY 2008!

Ellie   March 5th, 2008 2:36 am ET

Great Job, Hillary!! You are on your way to completely destroying the democratic party!! And when you are then chosen as the Democratic Presidential Nominee, and ALL of your friends and supporters gather around you the following will occur: THE CONVENTION HOOPLA WILL NOT MATTER!! THE POPULAR VOTE WILL NOT MATTER!! THE PEOPLES VOTE WILL NOT MATTER!! THE DELEGATES AND SUPER DELEGATES WHO CAST THEIR SUPPORT FOR YOU WILL NOT MATTER!! THE ENJOYMENT YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND HAD IN BASHING BARACK OBAMA WON'T MATTER!! ALL OF THE PRIDE YOU TOOK IN RUNNING AN UGLY, NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN WILL NOT MATTER! AND YOUR REWARD FOR ALL OF THIS?????

JOHN MCCAIN WILL WIN THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN NOVEMBER, 2008!!

John Carlyle   March 5th, 2008 2:34 am ET

To the "The Comeback Chick"… Your an idiot. Dont dog politics about someone you know nothing about. Obama is not a muslim, and you are very mis-informed…. Just because Clinton released a photo and made Obama look like he was a bad man, and your from Texas and a retard… does'nt mean its true… well… I guess it's what you believe in… To make a statement like you just did… makes me angry, not just in my mind, but in my heart…

John

averagejoe   March 5th, 2008 2:34 am ET

Those huge points coming from late deciders showed a sneak preview of what is ahead for BO, i.e. majority of Americans have awaken from his rhetorical spell. They now have a clearer picture of what he is truly all about and it is not the one that BO is painting himself to be. They now have seen the contradictions in BO's words versus his actions. The biggest mistake that BO committed was LYING to the American people while maintaining that he was a different kind of politician. They now recognize the pattern of excuses and denials that BO's camp makes everytime he commits a "boneheaded mistake". They will no longer be easily gullible to his explanations of these mistakes. They will start withdrawing support to BO as his credibility starts dropping.

Nadia In Virginia   March 5th, 2008 2:32 am ET

Yep, he doesn't care about children or healthcare, which is why he hasn't missed one of his childrens' PTA meetings in spite of the intensity of the campaign, and is a major proponent of the Dream Act. It's also Hillary who "vigorously" fought for healthcare years ago, and let it drop with a whimper caving in to corporations….until she wants to be president, when it's "too important." Come on. Dirty works in the short term, and so does putting doubt without proper rebuttal into the minds of voters right before they walk into the voting booth. Where are your tax records Hillary? Don't want to show your electorate that you have ninety million in the bank? Race card? What does it mean to paint Obama as a not-Muslim, "as far as you know?" All the Obama campaign needs is time to clear up the trash she keeps throwing his way, and she knows that, which is why all of her nasty attacks always come Friday through Monday. By the way, Hillary, thanks for giving the McCain campaign plenty of ammunition to destroy the Democratic nomination in November in your failed bid to win at any costs.

LiraeL   March 5th, 2008 2:30 am ET

I think this is the most interesting turn out that could have been predicted.
Her wins in Texas, Ohio is the past and the current situation is the problem.
With McCain grabbing the nomination, the democratic party will have to unite big time.
But with Hillary back in the game and yet with Obama leading the delegates, its going to be tough for the democratic party to unite than ever.
I seriously doubt Hillary going out after winning the two big states the media and the Obama campaign have been constantly reminding her she had to win to stay in the race.
But there's still the delegate number, which, by the looks of it, she still hasn't managed to catch up.
However, she's managed to stop the "momentum" of Obama, so Obama might have a difficult time getting votes through.
I still doubt her chances of winnnig, but after today, her chances have gone up big time.

But as the two parties fighting over the nomination, McCain gets the edge he's been looking for.

In my opinion, the leaders of the democratic party leaders should make their minds up, and fast, it they want to win the big election later this year.

Jayaletchimy Martin   March 5th, 2008 2:30 am ET

Clinton won using dirty politics. I am ashamed of being in the same gender with her. Shame on you Hillary Clinton. Obama will prevail and win.

silverlucie   March 5th, 2008 2:30 am ET

We will and we did!! Hillary is, thankfully, back!!

about to be disenchanted/disenfranchised   March 5th, 2008 2:30 am ET

my father, my 3 siblings, and i all got out and voted for obama today. everyone i know and discussed this with also agreed with me that clinton was too entrenched in those old school politics to be able to "change" anything about our broken system. to be sure, my circle is all relative youngsters politically (around 30 years old).

i worry that her win here in ohio wasn't based on her sudden vociferous radio attacks, or her lame media appearances on SNL and the daily show, or whatever her newest campaign slogan is now.
i worry that republicans, seeing their chance in an open election where they could choose to vote for a democratic nominee, took the opportunity to enact a little sabotage and vote for clinton, since polls indicate a better chance for mcain come november if she's the competition.

that's half my reasons for not voting for her: i think that if she's the dem nominee, republicans will come out in november, in droves, simply to vote against the idea of bill & hill inhabiting the white house again. and if she were able to pull off a win, it would just be the same old partisan politics as usual inside the beltway, with congress butting heads against the white house over and over and nothing ever getting accomplished.

Bo   March 5th, 2008 2:29 am ET

Interesting to see Hillary's negative campaign tactics work. This will guarantee more of the same. The same divisive politics that have plagued the country for the past several years. Good for the Clinton's but bad for the party and our nation. The real winner in all of this is the media as the negative destructive battle rages for several more weeks.

Chijioke   March 5th, 2008 2:28 am ET

I do not like to hear people talking about Hillary going negative when all she said was what has already being reported by a newspaper. Who would McCain blame for the article in New York Times? Probably, Huckabee. I do not think so. The fact that Obama was telling the voters one thing and at the same time saying another thing to the Canadian Government officials. How can he convience me that he will do what he promised the voters.
Besides that, he always refers to himself as someone with good judgement when he could not tell his friend's character after knowing him for so long. I mean Mr. Rezko. Where is his good judgement?
Finally, he always talk about his lack of support for the war in Iraq. Tell me something you folks that reason from elsewhere besides your brains. A Four or Five Star General like Collin Powell and other intelligence agencies told the Congress what they know. How could anyone in his or right mind dispute someone like General Powell?
It is like not believing in God only to find out that there is a God when you die. It was better to err on the side of caution. The question now is what to do and not how we got in. That should be Mr. Obama's focus. Afterall, his key supporters like Senators Kennedy,Kerry and Daschale were not that stupid. They all voted for the war along with other advisers and supporters. Let us be fair in our criticisms.

PETER ORIAVWOTE   March 5th, 2008 2:27 am ET

Now, Obama should stop using Hillary's vote authorizing invasion of Iraq, based on the Security report available to the country at that time, to attack her; because he, Obama, has shown he has no judgement by saying, based on information available to him, he said his campaign officials never met with Canadian government officials only to flip-flop and change his stance when documents from that meeting with the Canadian officials became public knowledge to the American people. He has betrayed the United States, we cannot even trust him with words, how do we trust him with the whole country, has he not shown that he is capable of selling the United States if voted President? Let us face it, Obama has to undergo some tutelage before contesting for President of the United States. He could probably start as Vice-President.

Debra   March 5th, 2008 2:25 am ET

Please wake up America ! We cannot afford to entrust the leadership of this great nation to Obama. He is far from being real. He is incopetent to handle the challenge of our time. Let's all take a deeper look at him and make the the right decision.Forget about sentiment and euphoria and vote for Hillary.

Jane   March 5th, 2008 2:24 am ET

Forget about Hillary people! She'll never catch up in the delegates - Obama has her beat. Face the facts and rally behind the positive nominee - Barack Obama!!

GO OBAMA '08!!

GRACE MCDOWELL   March 5th, 2008 2:24 am ET

Anybody can see OBAMA is a snake-oil salesman, so far has been very succesfullly sold to lots of naive suckers, hahaha!!!!!!!!!!

Diane in TX   March 5th, 2008 2:23 am ET

I think that it is rather comical. Everyone wants a president that can inspire them. We have already had a president that we had to keep an eye on, like babysit him. I am ready for a president that will keep things going smoothly so I don't have to worry about it so much. I think she will be the best president of my lifetime.

Elgynn   March 5th, 2008 2:23 am ET

I preface this comment by saying that I hope in the Limbaugh afterlife, he has to endure listening to himself saying "I want you to vote for Hillary" for eons and eons and eons.

If this election shows us anything, I believe it demonstrates the desperation of right wing pundits to account for their crumbling party. It is evidenced by the Ohio Primary, where Hillary led by 20% with people who decided over the last three days.

In Texas, I believe it will be about 15% in favor of Obama in the caucus, but Clinton is winning the Primary by a small margin. This paradox between the primary and the caucus is easily accounted for, because approximately 10% - 15% of primary votes were cast by Republicans. Republicans probably care enough to drop by and vote in the Democratic Primary, since their own primary was pretty much meaningless.

Among DEMOCRATS, Obama won the primaries… And for those of you Hillary voters that aren't democrats, you should know that you are all mindless drones of right-wing propaganda peddlers. Take some pride in our government instead of trying to sabotage it. Don't allow Mahi-Rushi to pimp you over his short-sighted short-wave radio frequency.

Roni   March 5th, 2008 2:23 am ET

I will vote Hillary Clinton.
VOTE Hillary!!
The next president!!

incredible   March 5th, 2008 2:22 am ET

Obama supporters fueled by the pro-Obama bias media (including you CNN) continue to argue that Hillary won using negative campaing. What is negative about exposing the truth?. THE GUY HAS NO EXPERIENCE. THERE IS NO AMOUNT OF HOPING OR PRAYING THAT CAN CHANGE THAT……..ONLY EXPERIENCE.

Isn't he running on the 'promise' of change?, so we can honestly speculate, question and raise concerns about how ready we think he is to 'change and act' when the time comes to act. He is simply not ready.
Is he experienced?: he is not
Has he heard a single hearing in the arms judiciary and foreing services committee? He has not.
Has he waffled about NAFTA and even lied about it? He has
Has he kept his word about campaing finance reform? He has not
Is he planning to? He is not.
Has he not been hypocritical in his support "off " one year (when did not have to vote about it) and then "on" the next of the Irak war? He has been.
Isn't his health insurance plan leaving 15 million uninsured? Yes it is

So what is so negative about exposing his weaknesses.
If he speculates about the promise of the future. We are entitled to question his readiness. HE SIMPLY IS NOT READY!!!!!

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:20 am ET

What are the Clintons fighting for? Another five or ten years in the White house? What change is she going to bring to America? If someone can hide her tax returns and not disclose them, do you think such a person is honest?Who is more experienced between Maccain and Hillary?
These are the questions we need to find answers for before giving her a vote. If you want another five years for Republicans, give her a vote for no change. Ohio and Texas, your vote for her means a vote for Maccain.

frank2k79   March 5th, 2008 2:19 am ET

True that Obama´s campaign made a few mistakes but that is human. Really solely owes her victory to dirty politics and power hunger. She doesn´t care about the democratic party. Obama could as well go over her personal details. She hasn´t even declared her tax returns but he didn´t want to go personal because this election is about policies not fright. Anyway she would still lose. She won Texas, Ohio, RI but has that changed anything with the pledged delegates? A SIMPLE BIG NO!!!!!!

How do Hilary win Ohio?   March 5th, 2008 2:16 am ET

Racism

20% of the voters in the ohio democratic primary voted because of race, and of those 80% voted for Hilary.

That means 16% of the votes casted for Hilary were because Barack Obama is black.

Yay Ohio.

And while we're on the subject, lets not forget all the republicans who registered as democrats just to vote against Obama.

Stats from MSNBC

Bobby   March 5th, 2008 2:15 am ET

Why are people surprised of the result… she said that it will be over before Feb. 5th…. what happened? she said that OBAMA will be humiliated in TEXAS? she won by what 3% point? he is wining the Cauc. Her wins were expected but not with such small differences and at the end of the day, he is and will remain the front runner…

Let see what else she can pull out of the dirty bag to go one… remember she said " I will do anything to win this" oh yeah she will… at any costs…
Experience, Nat. Securiry, Free Trade? what will be her arguments against McCain?

She does not care about the party… she rather win this nomination and lose the vote… just for her pride…

Shame on….

Victor   March 5th, 2008 2:14 am ET

On another note, I have not seen Obama come back from behind yet. lets see his attitude to this losses today and they we can guage his level of maturity, civility and pride/humility. I see a bad loser and so they game may not be civil going forward. Those dirty tricks that were played in Iowa etc at the initial part of the campaign may start to play out. On Hilary's side, Obama must respond directly and in detail to every issue raised. I hope she will not go to sleep as she had done on any major win. every vote counts and every delegate is relevant. she should be all over the place taking each state one by one and competitively too. dont ignore anywhere like she did areas where obama got the big leap for 12 straight wins. Thanks though for bringing out the initial biase of the press. Congrats Hillary.

M.H.Jolly   March 5th, 2008 2:14 am ET

Hillary Cliton has to be the next President of USA to improve the image of the Americans worldwide!
She is going to be the next President!

Chris   March 5th, 2008 2:13 am ET

David,

Your Comment: Obama is the candidate the GOP want to receive the nomination, as they will shred his lack of experience and paint him as greedy and opportunistic.

Hahaha..where have you been the last few days. In a cave? Read Rush's report.

Smart people for Obama. Obama is still winning and if you look at all the other states there is a clear chance that Obama will win.

Meg   March 5th, 2008 2:10 am ET

I don't have the opportunity like others to choose who will lead this nation..I hope you all choose wisely. I know in my heart , Hillary Clinton will lead this nation
into a better nation. No doubt,Obama is intelligent,that he will be a good president, but he is just learning to walk..Hillary Clinton is tested.
Some of you might react on this ,I know experience is not the measurement of one's
abilty,and someone needs to start somewhere,but
we are talking about millions of lives,we are talking about a nation..and an experienced leader is what all we need, and that is HILLARY CLINTON.

God bless us all…

Chris - Portland Oregon   March 5th, 2008 2:09 am ET

Keep in mind that the poll showing Obama beating McCain is a popular vote. Who do you really think can win in th electoral college. Hillary can actually turn a red state blue, think Florida, Ohio, Arkansas and Tennessee. Can Obama make any of them turn blue from red. Not to mention I am not even sure he can keep blue states such as PA in the blue column.

Tony   March 5th, 2008 2:05 am ET

I think Hillary's win is based on politics of fear, as Bush did to Kerry. So, people in America should use their brain and make the right decision, instead of just listening and believing what the media says.

Mike   March 5th, 2008 2:03 am ET

Don't know why any democrat would be excited about these primaries. The party is split, and I can't see how either candidate can win the general election now. It's going to be a repeat of 2000 and 2004. The democratic candidate winning the usual coastal states and republicans winning everything in between. McCain will edge out the democratic candidate in electoral votes, and we'll have another republican administration. I hope the people of Ohio enjoy NAFTA, because your unemployment problems will get worse.

Big state democrats want to use the same old strategy and expect different results. That's the definition of insanity.

Ruth   March 5th, 2008 2:03 am ET

Hillary you are our only hope!!!!!!!!!!

Mary   March 5th, 2008 2:02 am ET

To: Audacity of Hype: You must have a pitiful life; to choose a phoney power hunger phoney over an intelligent, truely caring foward thinker.

taja   March 5th, 2008 2:01 am ET

Hillary will not win so she should just drop out. We all know Obama is going to win

Carol   March 5th, 2008 2:01 am ET

Is that true as Hillary claimed that no candidates, either Republican or Democratic, won general election without winning Ohio?

Claud   March 5th, 2008 2:00 am ET

Iwonder if Senator Obama would approve of the vile language his supporters are heaping on Senator Clinton? So much for a new way of living together as americans.

Joe Public   March 5th, 2008 1:59 am ET

Now, how about publishing those Tax Records Hillary?

Frank Bancroft-Billings   March 5th, 2008 1:58 am ET

Clinton won because she is just like the rest of Washington… A dirty player… It is time for change in Washington and the change begins with Obama… You can close your eyes to the fact that Hilary is just like the rest of Washington or you can open your eyes, to real change, it is up to you…. I , for one, want a change in Washington and I am voting for Obama…

Claud   March 5th, 2008 1:57 am ET

Democrats voting for McCain as a protest? So who is really tearing the party down? The candidate who is nominated or the pouting children who break ranks? Do you think Republicans who disagree with McCain will be voting for either Democrat? I doubt it.

CognitoErgoSum   March 5th, 2008 1:55 am ET

As a feminist, Hillary Clinton has done nothing for women in Congress that my state's Congressional delegation, male and female haven't done-and for years longer.

As a Military retiree, I'm insulted that her idea of being qualifed to be Commander-in-Chief came from pillow talk with Bill. The idea of it flies in the face of the hard work women have done to EARN their chops in the military-without the famous name husband.

She's also too polarizing to be electable. If you can't build a consensus, it doesn't matter how good your health care plan is. It won't get through Congress.