March 5, 2008
Posted: 06:00 AM ET

(CNN) — Clinton's Texas win can be attributed to some of the same factors that led her to prevail in Ohio: Overwhelming support from seniors, voters worried about their financial status, and late deciders. Her big margins among these blocs were key in tilting the state to her favor.

Among 65 and over voters, she bested Obama by 37 points. On those voters worried about their financial situation, Clinton held a 13 point advantage. And among those voters who decided in the last three days, Clinton bested Obama by 23 points.

The big margins in those categories were hard for Obama to make up elsewhere.

Clinton was also buoyed by Latino voters in Texas– that group went for her over Obama by roughly 35 points, and constituted about a third of the electorate.

CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider

Filed under: Bill Schneider


johny   March 5th, 2008 11:17 am ET

c'mon americans, you are smarter than you think. choose your president who can lead the world in all aspect, not for yourselves. experience in world politics is bigger than just a big oratorical mouth. we dont need an orator in this world , we have lots already. you need a leader that is strong mentally, experienced , and knows what to do in time of crisis. make the universe happy again , a lady president for you is not bad. she's strong, give her a chance to lead your great nation

EBK   March 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Congratulations to Hill. I wish it was Obama in her position but congratulations to her. I am sure she is happy with her divisive ways. I don't know if CNN will post this comment but doesn't it say something when the higher education folks who know how to fact check etc etc are voting for Obama? Hmmm! I think that says something. The other people not highly educated are giving the presidency away to Hill. That frightens me!

Corinna   March 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Come on now, there were nearly 3 million Democratic votes cast and only 1.3 million Republican, how many people decided to be spoilers? Even as little as 3 percent changed the outcome. It is sad.

Shane   March 5th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Bill, as a Barack Obama supporter I believe that everyone should take a deep breath and take a good hard look at the results. Yes Hillary one and thats what she needed to do, but Obama still has his delegate lead which is what matters. The reason why I am not worried is because the young people are voting and voting more for him than for Hillary. have come to the conclusion that if the democratic party wants to see a democratic president in 2008 than they must listen to the young voters because we have spoken and are speaking for Obama and the young people will be mad if the DNC does not listen because they will fill like their vote did not matter if the DNC nominates Hillary Clinton and thats a risk in my opinion that the DNC will not take. That is why Barack Obama is going to be the Democratic Nominee.

Brian   March 5th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I will never vote for Clinton. Barack Obama has conducted himself and his campaign with sincerity, integrity, intelligence, honor and grace. He showed that again in his remarks last night.

It's a shame that large numbers of people in our country continue to fall for the kind of dirty politics Clinton's campaign relies upon.

If my fellow democrats aren't smart enough to reject this kind of politicking, then we don't deserve to take back the White House in November.

t-bone   March 5th, 2008 10:47 am ET

What are you hiding Hillary? Release your 2006 returns now so we can see who is really funding your campaign.

Hmmm…I guess it would show that Slick Willy is up to his old tricks.

Black Man For Hillary   March 5th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I keep hearing the statement that Clinton won due to mud slinging. One thing about that, if Obama was as clean as his zombies claim, the mud wouldn't have stuck.

HILLARY '08 "Yes SHE will!"

Cindy   March 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Hillary is the one we need. Obama he full o f himself.He lied.The questions just goes over his head because he has in order what the next attack will be on hillary.
Hillary is a strong women she has done so m uch.She has the experiences.Obama well he will be in the white house..Oh al-q isn't in Irag to build a home base. He said that and tried to cover it up by pointing fingers at Bush. The war is real and I do not want a 911 attack on our american people.

Bayou Joe   March 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Thank you Raza for bringing it on for Hillary. Texas did it's part now we need to seat the Florida and Michigan delegations or is this too much for the Obama fanatics. Read the writing on the wall, O has been exposed and it's all downhill from here. Hillary will win the nomination. You saw it here first. No Bama for president.

t-bone   March 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

What are you hiding Hillary? Release your 2006 returns now so we can see who is really funding your campaign.

I guess it would show that Slick Willy is up to his old tricks.

RealityKing   March 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

A study of the three broadcast network evening news programs indicates John McCain's media fortunes have taken a dramatic turn south since early January. McCain recieved just 30% positive coverage.

On the otherside, ABC and CBS gave Obama 90% positive coverage, NBC 73%. While ABC gave Clinton 68% positive, CBS 50%, NBC 38%.

FoxNews seems to be the only place to get balanced political coverage these days…, sad really. Don't you think??

independent   March 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

woohoo!

Alex Mackin   March 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

2 great presidents for the price of one!

oh, and barack as VP.

then all three of them will be there to pick up that phone at 3 am.

GO HILL!

John   March 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

One of the factors that you did not consider is the "Primary Crossover". I am a Republican and voted for Hillary to keep her in the race to keep the pressure on Obama. As the main stream news media and the RNC and John McCain are not at this time. At the polls I was with friends that were doing the exact same thing. Clinton by no means came out of this winning on her merits and campaigning, but by Republicans trying to secure a campaign that will bring out the truth and allow McCain a victory in November.

cindy   March 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

HILLARY DID NOT WIN BIG!! regardless of where her base came from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is the media and the American people not looking at the same numbers I'm looking at? Her own husband and many strategists, stated that she had to win BIG in Ohio AND Texas. Well people look at the numbers that are right in front of you. The only state that she leads Obama in by 10% is Ohio (and I wouldn't consider this winning BIG). She didn't win BIG in Texas people!!! There's a three % difference in that State between Obama and her.

SHAME ON YOU MEDIA! - Don't be fooled by the media people.

"Obama STILL LEADS and will become the democratic nominee for President!"

Where are your TAX RETURNS Hillary???? YOU stated at the last debate that you would make them available in "2 WEEKS", now, you're justifying releasing them in April by stating that April's the tax month— WE notice Hillary…. What are you hiding or rather what are you maniuplating??

Mariann Pepitone   March 5th, 2008 10:34 am ET

If Hillary wins the nomination for the presidency maybe that dream ticket can come alive. Clinton/Obama ticket would beat McCain in a landslide. And if Hillary only wanted one term it would give Obama the chance for the presidency which I think he would win. I think Americans would like that ticket. But we have to wait and see what happens.

Slap Stick, FLORIDA   March 5th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Clinton needs to win more than just big states and Latino/Hispanic voters come November Election and have not shown that she can do that. Obama has won over republicans, whites, blacks, youth, etc… and the youth will definately be a force to reckon with in November and Obama has managed to get them out.

Obama 08

Abu   March 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

I do really hope that Obama is going to be nominee as presidential
Candidate for the Democrats because I support his Campain, and most
Europien and other Countries is behind him. He is a man for Peace, honest and also a person American People have to be trust.
I believe he can solve American Economy through good diplomatic
relationship with World Leaders. The World need Peace and Obama
can help to solve World´s Conflict.

Mariann Pepitone   March 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I states a long time ago on the message board that Obama would not win CA, NV, TX, AZ, and he didn't. I am glad for her because I feel that she has more experience to run this country than Obama. Obama is just a junior senator and I think he jumped to quick to run for the presidency. He should have waited another four years. Hillary will win in PA like she did in Ohio. If she wins in other big states she will win the nomination for the presidency. I believe she is the one to beat McCain not Obama. Hillary can match McCain's experience in a debate. Obama is a good speaker there is no doubt about that and he should try again later. He can draw crowds like no one else can. But I am a Clinton fan from the days of Bill Clinton. If Hillary wasn't running I would back Obama up because I am a democrat to stay.

An Agnostic Democrat   March 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

To quote Hillary: "They don't count." Aren't these the same people that put Bush in office? No more Bushes or Clintons. They are all cut from the same soiled cloth.

Joe   March 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

What we saw yesterday is that the undecided vote, the swing vote, chose to vote Fear over voting Hope. This reflects sadly on the US.

Hillary's brought out the same tactics Bush has used in his elections: Negative, negative, negative, Fear, Fear, Fear. This is the kind of manuvering that precipitated the War in Iraq. Hillary is desperate and is willing to manipulate at all costs.

We can not be motivated by fear, we must consider values.

adrian   March 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

clinton wins big states only because ,its more difficult for obama to reach out to people in such states. Even so, obama was able to close the margin impressively.

Its only a matter of time before Obama eventually becomes the nominee,as he has better appeal,better managerial skills, intelligence and most importantly he is a genuine individual.

John, N.H   March 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

God bless hillary

Lynne   March 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Way to go Hillary - There is no way that Obama will be the Democratic nominee now. She has won all of the big blue states and he has won none of those. He has won small red states which won't win in the general. Thank God that America woke up to what a slippery, polished Chicago Pol he is though in the past week he has slipped up by lying and getting caught. No way Obama supporters, that guy is going down and soon. I wonder how Teddy and John Kerry feel today.
What a couple of losers they are to have in your corner. Neither of them have ever really achieved anything except devastation of people and issues that affect our country. Go Hillary, You are our girl!!!!!

Tom   March 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

The Democratic Party has to count Michigan and Florida, otherwise they will have a candidate for the "48 States of America" not of the USA. In 2000 they went to court to count the votes in Florida. Now in 2008 they don't want to count the votes in the aforementioned two states. The GOP could use this to capture the vote in November.

CultureGeek   March 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I suspect that the Limbaugh endorsement had an awful lot to do with it. It's ironic after she raised all that fuss about the difference between "denounce" and "reject."

Isn't it funny how she does so much better in states where Republicans can vote in the Democratic primary?

Sam   March 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Thank you Texas. Obama is winning the caucus and is leading in overall delegates. YES WE CAN!!!!!

Takisha   March 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Mrs. Clinton keeps claiming that she is better with the foreign policies. But her past experience clearly shows not only her lack of good judgment on Iraq also it shows how the Clintons failed to prevent or to stop the Rwanda Genocide. How can we trust her or his advisor (husband) again? We can only see a repetition of the past and not a new change as we see it with Obama…
T.B.

CH, Texas   March 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Texas loves Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YLR   March 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Don't get too comfortable Hillary.

We should also suspect that at 3am you will be running another desperate ad that seems to have worked in your favor. I suppose it was because that's the only way you can swing the vote to your side.

IF HILLARY BECOMES THE NOMINEE WE ARE VOTING MCCAIN!!!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT '08!!!!!

ABC   March 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The difference was in the Texas - Mexico border counties where Team Obama lost in large numbers with the over 30 year old Latinos and Latinas.

Counties with large HRC wins:
El Paso 34,000+
Webb 24,000+
Hidalgo 40,000+
Bexar 20,000+

Total lost to voters in the border region 118,000+

ABC '08

mike nyy   March 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Are we forgetting the caucus?

Nelson, Colorado Springs Co   March 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Good Job Sen Clinton, Trick Trick Trick, Lies, Bill Schneider forgot to tell how you won. With help from a lot cross over votes from Republican trying to stop Sen Obama.

rock on Hillary   March 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Clearly we have a candidate in Hillary who has shown great courage, strength, tenacity and may I say, leadership worthy of being called President and Commander-In-Chief. She was the one that led her campaign out of dispair, she was the one who inspired them to rally, and she will be the one to lead them to victory in the fall. All the political experts, all the talk about delegates, all the hillary bashing, did not quell the voters will. In spite of terrific odds, in spite of those caucus debacles that disenfranchise so many, in spite of months of slanted media coverage, in spite of people telling her to quit, she came back to win. And people, the states that she has won the eventual nominee will have to win in the fall. That is a matter of fact. Period.

Jean N. McGuane   March 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Hillary won because FINALLY some in the media are starting to ask questions about Obama. The Rezko trial just started and will be going on for weeks with new developments every day; NAFTA -gate which was big in Ohio (my state); and the history of Obama's lack of accomplishment in the Senate are going to cause questions to be asked. Obama has been kept from the media; the last Q&A session allowed only 8 questions. Imagine if Hillary had curtailed reporter's questions to 8 what the reaction would be. Obama is an empty suit and I think Hillary's big win in the big DEMOCRATIC states (including Florida), are beginning to take its toll on the Obama campaign. Idaho, Utah, Alaska, Georgia, Nebraska, Texas (and even Mississippi) are not going Democratic in the national election in November no matter who the Democratic nominee is. I think those wins for Obama were "empty" wins as far as the electoral college are concerned. As Geraldine Ferraro argued in the NY Times last week, the highest percentage of support that Obama is getting from rank and file Democrats is maybe in the 15=20% range. Hillary has won Ohio decisively and she will win PA decisively. I think Democrats need to take a deep breath and ask themselves who they want to pick up the phone at 3:00 a.m. I think she won that argument and I think that is why she will win the nomination. Obama has already peaked and even if he picks up MIssissippi and Wyoming, these states are Republican in the national election. Michigan and Florida are not. Let's understand the map as well as the numbers before we crown Obama King.

Neal   March 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It is time for America to ask that Obama leave the race. It is clear that Hillary has won the most popular votes. She has won every Big state and Obama has not won one! If Florida and Michigan had counted Hillary would have this thing wrapped up!…..

I challenge all Hillary supporters to donate to her campaign this week. I am and I hope the rest of America does the same. We need a strong and intelligent President….VOTE FOR HILLARY! … GO HILLARY!!! ….. HILLARY 08!!!

Faizan Ali   March 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Congratulations to her and her campaign.

Adam in Indy   March 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Thank you TEXAS!

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jules   March 5th, 2008 10:10 am ET

First, I would like to congratulate Hilary on her wins. Somehow I have lost some of that excitement for the election, as I am not impress with her willingness to speak for McCain about his experience, while criticize her own democratic teammate. She uses low politics to knock him down; yet she is willing to adapt the things that work for Obama. I am trying to figure her out as she appears to be fake, resentful and bitter as she expects that she should not have any challenges to being in the white house as if it is her right.!

piecrust   March 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

HILLARY 08 -
I'm so proud of your resilience to combat the naysayers, if you believe profoundly in your causes to serve the less fortunate, this moment is for you!!!

Berkeley   March 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Obama people: you are great, please join us and let us put an end to this ridiculous Republican Administration.
Imagine all the we can do with 12 billion dollars per month we are spending in Iraq. We can solve many of our problems and create good will through out the world whille still taking care of our national security.
Our presence in Iraq is only justified because of the interest of the oil companies, who are not eager to find alternative ways of solving the problem.
They say: "If ain't broken don't fix it". Of course, the more gas goes up the more money they make. Look at Exon. They look after their interest.
Do we?

Alex   March 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Question: How would either candidate benefit if John Edwards were to throw his support in either direction?

Lawrence   March 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I listened to a woman last week in Texas say that Barack wont win because he's black. Who was that woman a hispanic who said that blacks wont help them if they get in office, thats what divides this nation.

Edsmug   March 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

In 2000 was Al Gore experienced and no match to Bush, yet Bush won though close call and quite controversial indeed. In 2004 Kerry was also experienced and the world was rooting for him but Nay, Bush carried the day and has been at the helm to date. So this time roun America has this one candidate the rest of the world sees as the uniting factor to a polarised world and bitter critics of the USA seem to warm up to him. Thay are all ears and indeed they know if Democrats nominate Hillary it's all over Mac-Cain will sail through and the world will be even more polarised in the next 5 years of Republican rule.

So take heed America, the rest of the world has seen what Obama can Inspire and bring a change much needed in American foreign policy and bring in a new school of though.

Be warned Democrats - once bitten twice shy

Dora Ratkillah   March 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Gee, such an erudite analysis. I'm sure my 10 year old neighbor can do better than that. So much depth!

YOU NEED TO KNOW   March 5th, 2008 10:06 am ET

I used to feel that even if Hillary won the Dem nomination I would vote for her in the General. But after seeing how low her campaign will go, how low she will go on a personal level in being dishonest and lifting up the Republican candidate over her Democratic opponent, I think it's shameful. She's was losing this race when she tried to run it on the up and up, but now she's gone negative and will go again, in her MEANS justifies the ENDS mentality.

I CANNOT IN ALL GOOD CONSCIENCE VOTE FOR HILLARY….I WILL EITHER VOTE DIRECTLY FOR MCCAIN OR INDIRECTLY BY NOT VOTING AT ALL. I'M LEANING MORE TOWARD THE LATTER.

Larry Cooper   March 5th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I am constantly amazed at all the coverage that just states the obvious but doesn't deal with the unknown issues. what is happening with Michigan and Florida primaries. My understanding is that no delegates are being counted and thus even Obama will not get to 2025 delegates if Clinton stays to the end of the primaries. What is the Democratic Party doing about this ?

Gerard Shea   March 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Make no mistake. Al Gore will be the next President of the U.S.. He'll either be drafted by the DNC or he'll make his debut with proper timing. C'mon, does anyone really believe he's not going to be the next President? It's all about timing. All about timing. Strategy and tactical politics. You'll see.
Gerard / Monterey,CA

Rosemary   March 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

What? Too stunned to comment? GOOD! Hey, Michelle - if Barry can't keep track of what his campaign advisors are saying to Canada, how can he keep track of the White House? Anyone looking at the maps on CNN sees that the ONLY constituency he can count on is in urban areas.

Dirk Hannema   March 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

After all the talk and counting of delegates, it would be interesting and refreshing to go back to the actual votes which each candidate got.

Could you indicate where the total popular vote-count (not delegates) stands as of today for Obama and Clinton, compiling all votes casted in all states ?

Dirk Hannema, France

Deborah   March 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Get ready for a call for a do-over in Mich and FL, Sen Obama keeps harping on his delegate lead, a lead he would not have if Mich and FL counted. Howard Dean is going to be forced to address the Mich/FL issue because the Dems can't win the White House for either candidate without FL and they can't completely disenfranchise the FL voters. As a Floridian I think the first vote should stand because:

1. The only candidate that actually campaigned in FL is Sen Obama, he ran two ads on National Networks that were aired in FL before he pulled them so he already broke the rules.

2. All of the candidates in the race at the time of the FL primary were on the ballot and since none were allowed to campaign here, the vote should be valid as it was on a level playing field, except of course for point #1.

3. The Florida voter turnout for the first primary was overwhelming and decisive, doing it over will just cost the state 10million dollars of tax payer money. Florida voters already paid for their primary once, Gov Crist would love to lord it over democrats in the state that he had to pay twice for their votes to count. Making it much easier for him to be re-elected at the end of his term or giving him a chip to play if he turns out to be the VP nominee on the Republican side.

I urge all Democrats to tell the DNC no, we don't want a do-over, just enforce the rules equally (either a penalty for Sen Obama for campaigning in the state or counting the delegates already elected by Florida Dems). Either way it puts Florida voters in play and the pledged delegate count will more closely reflect the wishes of the Democratic Party electorate. (PS counting Florida gives a huge leg up Senator Clinton in the popular vote)

Michael   March 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

But somehow Obama comes out with more delegates in Texas and she touts this as a "big win". Clinton is apparently poor at math.

GO Hillary   March 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

It is about time that people started to come to their senses.

Obama stole this election via all the DNC mistakes made in this process. Allowing independents and republicans to choose the nominee of the democratic party- this disenfranchises the core democratic base.

Now they argue that maybe the superdelegates should not do what they were intended TO do- which is follow the wishes and votes of the registered democratic voters. Now they want the superdelegates to follow the popular vote. Unfortunately the republicans have been voting Obama, BUT this is a democratic party primary and the superdelegates should follow the will of the party faithful.

Then the DNC used 3rd world tactics to deny the right to vote to registered voters of 2 states.

Then many people who would have voted, COULD not vote in the caucus system. Primaries afford the right to vote to ALL who want to exercise it.

Without all that mismanagement and all the pro Obama media bias and attacks on Hillary- She would have won the nomination by now.

Let us all hope it is not too late to salvage this corrupt election process.

Allene Bailey   March 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Yea Hillery!!!
We prayed for you to win, and you DID!! You will be our President!
Keep on keepin on, we are behind you 100%.
We love you!!

CNN, Please Stop the Madness...   March 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

It is going to be war from now on… What a shame, because Hillary will not be able to close the delegate gap, and the dems will be wounded even before we start the general election. But what does that matter as long as she can get back in that White House, right? NOT!!!!!!

In this war, Hillary, please be sure to remember Peter Paul, your tax returns, your husband, your true nature, etc, as all these things will show you for the coniving, sneaky rattle snake that you are.

I have not, and will not be fooled by your antics of late. You can go on as many talk shows as you want, but you can't change who you really are inside and you will never be able to close the gap between you and manipulation, cheating ,and dirt, nor do you wish too, Mrs. Clinton!

Obama '08

Mike   March 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I do not get why all of you Obama followers are telling Clinton to drop out because she is not going to get the delegate count… HE IS NOT GOING TO GET IT EITHER!!!

By saying that you are telling half of the nation their vote did not matter… It is obvious by last night's vote that some people do not believe Obama is the best candidate… Why is he afraid to finish the race he started??? I sure do not want a candidate that is afraid to finish the battle when the going gets tough!!!

True democrats know that to win the general election the states that Clinton has won are huge!!! If Obama can not carry them McCain will win… Why do any of you care about Clinton's tax returns??? I know that I am still waiting on mine to come back and I don't ask or want to know what other people got back!!! It sounds to me like everyone here is really searching for reasons to not like one of the candidates instead of looking at the issues… I think that is partly the media coverages fault.

Rena Hardin   March 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hope4change   March 5th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Hillary used the lowest form of politics to win fear and bigotry. She is behind the whisper campaign about Senator Obama being a Muslim. I want her to release her tax returns and White House documents then we will see who has buyers remorse. Can't wait for the other shoe to drop.

Anna   March 5th, 2008 9:58 am ET

I knew we could do it. Thank you for uniting Latinos
Si se puede!!

Petra   March 5th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Thank you Texas and Ohio. Sanity is coming back? DoesObama really believe he can talk to voters one way and then behind their back go and talk to the Canadians the other way?

Hillary all the way!

Hope   March 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Without hope, there is NO FUTURE!
Mr. WINKY-Obama is starting to melt and the Amerian people are beginning to finally get a real look beneath those layers of "words" he so honorably stands behind. His shaky past is catching up to him and he thinks we are so dillusional that we couldn't possibly be capable of reading between the lines. The biggest lesson Mr. Winky will learn from this arrogant atempt to be president is that when you disrespect people through empty words and promises, you will end up eating those words and the only promise you will get back and honor you will have achieved, is the desprespect you have rightfully earned. America does not need another underqualified president in office. America needs a person who's roots with American patriotism run so deep that there is no mistake that when she reaches out, she has the American people behind her. America is the BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD! Let's keep her that way with someone who is proud of her, Hillary Clinton.

Chris from California   March 5th, 2008 9:56 am ET

OHIO! RHODE ISLAND! TEXAS! You did good! You have spoken for all of the rest of the Hillary Clinton supporters in our country and we are grateful to you for it. YOU ROCK!

The superdelegates, if they are truly dedicated to the Democratic party, will have to take note that Hillary Clinton has won in the large states that will be important in taking back the White House in the general election. Barack Obama has only been able to get the smaller states, many of them that are usually Republican "RED" states - states that WILL be voting for John McCain in the general election. If that happens, our party will suffer under another Republican presidency for 4 to 8 more years. Please do right by our party, Superdelegates. We need you..

I think it is also time for John Edwards and Bill Richardson to get out there and endorse Hillary Clinton. She has EARNED your endorsements by speaking out and working hard on the causes that are near and dear to your own hearts over the long haul. Please endorse her now when it will really matter.

From PA   March 5th, 2008 9:56 am ET

I don't like Obamas politics

BUT

a HIllary-Obama ticket would be unstopable!!!

Maineman   March 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

It's a big deal that Hillary won, ending he huge losing streak, but they aren't big wins by numbers. The fact that Obama came from behind nearly 20 points in Ohio to win 44% of the popular vote is a big deal. He also won 48% of the vote in Texas! This was a huge success for Obama in that he picked up a lot more of the delegates he needs to win and will probably pick up more once the results of the caucuses are tallied. GO OBAMA!

Bill   March 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Most of the young voters, 18-25 need to understand that thier brain has not fully developed. Medical fact.

Rather they are acting on inpluses, that is why they are voting for obama. They see obama like they view bubble gum music.

Not to offend our youth, however you need to have real life experiences
to fully understand how things work.

Take some time to review medical information, then go and vote for the real leader.

Fav   March 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Thank God for Clinton's wins!!
It is a relief to know that Obama's tactics (hiding his identity and selling himself to us as a true African American) are not working!! The big states, the ones that truly count, know that Clinton is the only one w/ the power, the might, the brains, the experience and the attitude to beat McCain.

Obama, get over it!!! America doesn't want you!! You're not American enough to be our president — OUT Obama!!

Goooooo Hillary!!! Mrs. President 2008!!

carlavaness   March 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

while I am confident Sen. Obama will win the nomination in the end. I find it particularly disturbing that a state (Ohio) who is devistated by the loss of jobs due to the unfair playing field of NAFTA, which was orchastrated and indorsed by Bill Clinton, and fully supported by Hillary Clinton, they now still support the Washington insider that delt them the blow. And Texas, Maybe life is good for an oil rich state, but I gotta tell ya, your "home boy" has put the hurt on the rest of the nation. The man doesn't even know what a gallon of gas costs, much less how its affecting the economy. We here in Wisconsin, have the every day reminders of insider Washington politics as usual devistation, to this great state, as well as the rest of our great nation, and we are ready for, and willing to clean our house, offer our support to a man who is hungry for change in the way this country treats its people, and the rest of the civilized world, a man who is willing to listen to people who know, a man who puts people before politics. Ohio and Texas? You kind of deserve four more years of the same politics as usual, and life as you know it now. Carla, In the "CHANGE " state of WISCONSIN

CAROLYN   March 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

BILL,

BY WHAT MARGIN OF VOTES DO YOU THINK HILLARY CLINTON WILL HAVE AGAINST THE REPUBLICAN ATTACK MACHINE WHEN THEY THROW THE KITCHEN SINK AT HER. EXPERIENCE IN DIRTY POLITICS WILL NOT WORK VERY WELL WITH THE CREATOR OF DIRTY POLITICS. I REALLY WANT THE DEMOCRATES TO WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION. HOWEVER, I DO NOT SEE THAT HAPPENING WITH HILLARY CLINTON. THE REPUBLICANS ALMOST IMPEACHED HER HUSBAND. I NEED NOT TO SAY WHY. I THINK WE ALL KNOW THE ANSWER. HOW WILL HILLARY SURVIVE THE REPUBLICAN MACHINE WHEN HER HUSBAND'S SINS REAPPEAR AND BELIEVE ME THEY WILL. REPUBLICANS WILL NOT BE AS FORGIVING AS GOD.

Zwarmeck   March 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Billay (Bill and Hillary) Clinton's win is mainly due to scare tactics that work. It tells us what kind of Presidency they will run once elected.

Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL   March 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

I'm glad to see her efforts not only redirected earlier "herd" behaviors of the Democrats–but also shined some scrutiny on Mr. Obama which is long overdue.

It will be interesting to observe how they will resume their campaigns after last night.

blair   March 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

so, basically… all the people that voted for clinton… the people that helped her win ohio (which she will use in the convention) are people that were either scared by her tactics and/or people over the age of 65. please tell me this is not fair game to use at the convention. all because she was holding on for dear life in this race, trying at anything to win. i was once thrilled to call either clinton or obama a candidate for presidency, she has now proven me wrong. some how she has officially begun to turn the democratic party against each other. admirably , obama has kept up a pretty clean campaign compared to that of hillary recently. it is maddening to me that people over 65 years could possibly decide this election. what about the incredible amounts of youth moved by obama… to come out, support, and vote for the first time. he brought out the numbers from the beginning. because he brings out the numbers the hillary supporters are out to match it.
republicans all across texas (i know, because they are my friends)voted for clinton because they are afraid that if barack obama wins the nomination mccain will surely lose in the general election.
get out of here hillary. you are giving us a bad name.

Obama support in Iowa   March 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Hillary - release your tax returns!!

JT in Dallas   March 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Well Dr. Dreamer gets a reality check! I guess he didn't WISH and HOPE hard enough!

We want someone who will fight, did fight, can fight, and does fight. We need a strong experienced candidate…….Clinton 08!

Kevin "Kay Dee" Dennis, Los Angeles CA   March 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

HGTV- HILLARY GOES NUTS WITH KITCHEN SINK!

Brian, Colorado Springs, CO   March 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Dude, she won by 3%. She was ahead by 20% just two weeks ago. She didn't "win", she hung on, barely. She needed to win by 20-30% to even start catching up. You guys know this and even reported this info just days ago. Now it's suddenly big wins? Give me a break. Media bias is out of control.

I never believed that media coverage truly affects the populace opinion until today.

Nancy   March 5th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Congratulations…."Yes we will" chants the crowd.

Cruiser66   March 5th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Hillary won Texas because, unfortunately African Americans did not show up at the polls in the large numbers needed to turn the election toward Obama. I believe African Americans are still very disillusioned with the political process and the dirty politics. Hillary was negative and obviously that's what Americans want. I had hoped that we had risen above the dirty politics and the negative slamming of oponents. Obviously, I was wrong. The world is watching and we are showing them just who we are. Too bad. I hope Obama does not get negative, even if it means he will not win the election. We need somebody in this country in a leadership position, who still has some self-respect.

Maryland

Gary   March 5th, 2008 9:49 am ET

OK Wolf, There are three things that are driving me nuts:
i) The Clinton people talk about winning the "big states" as though only they could win them in November against McCain. I think a lot more Clinton supporters would be willing to vote Obama to stop the Republicans than would swing the other way to help her. My guess is that the youth vote would stay home and the independents would go for McCain over Clinton.
ii) Why does Clinton keep claiming Michigan and Florida as victories? In Michigan hers was the only name on the ballot for heaven's sake. Has she no shame?
iii) What happened to the release of her tax return and why has the media let this slide? She put $5 million of her own money into the campaign - is earning interest paid by her own donors as income - and so her finances are very much a part of why she's still alive politically and I think people have a right to know what's going on there.

Trish   March 5th, 2008 9:48 am ET

This is a great political contest and neither candidate can win this nomination without Super Delegates. The states of Michigan and Florida also should be heard from. Their exclusion in this process is completely unfair and those states are very important in the general election. Something must be done to have their voices count. The longer this race goes on, the more apparent it is that substance will prevail over style, as it should be. Thanks for waking up America!

David, Ventura CA   March 5th, 2008 9:48 am ET

wow what a surprise the latino vote put her ahead i'm not that surprised considering mexicans out number all of us so in places like california and texas were she won it makes since and since they don't like black people they voted for her she won based on race in those 2 states by far, but in ohio she convinced people she was a fighter and went negative on obama so this women will try everything and anything to win it's left up to the remaining states to vote for change instead of more corrupt politicians like hillary..

GOBAMA 08!!

wait a minute   March 5th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Congratulations to Hillary! But I won't vote for her in the general election. This is going to be easier for McCain to win the White House.

I can understand why seniors favored Hillary to Obama, because she will force everybody to pay for health coverage. But is it going to help seniors get better health care? I think they will be disappointed.

Will illegal immigrants have to pay for their health care as well?
Since they don't exist on the paper, can Hillary force them to pay for their share?

Obama definitely was hurt by the incident with the Canadian consulate communications. Why did they initiate the invitation to Obama alone, but not Hillary's campaign? It really made me wonder why.

take off the blinders AMERICA   March 5th, 2008 9:48 am ET

You go Hillary you let them all know that it is hard to keep a good woman down!!!! I find it funny that when Obama wins it's good job Obama from his supporters but when Hillary wins it's she used fear and dirty politics to win. Her 3am ad is a clear reality of what can happen in this country!! I am proud of her and her campain they know what it takes to get the job done!!!! KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY!!!

JUST AN FYI TO THE OBAMACIANS: ALL POLITICS ARE DIRTY!!!! OBAMA'S HANDS ARE NOT CLEAN AND SOME OF YOU ARE STARTING TO SEE CLEARLY NOW!!!

Curious Jon.   March 5th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Was it just me or did anybody else hear the crowd chanting 'Yes She Will' while she was making her speech last night?

It saddens me because in my opinion that seems to show personal ambition rather than common effort in the case of Obama's 'Yes We Can'.

I am an Obama supporter and I frankly saw blood in the water before the primaries when he started facing a bombardment of allegetions in the days leading to March 3rd that derailed him off the issues and put his campaign in defense mode.

It is also amazing to also note that Older Ohio voters overwhelmingly went for her in the hopes that she would help them get their jobs back, jobs allegedly stolen by NAFTA. I wonder if they stopped to think that it was actually her husband Former Pres. Bill Clinton that launched NAFTA.

I LOVE AMERICA and all the civil rights changes it has been through but I have no doubt expressing my fears that like another user (Gurgalax) said in a previous post that it might have been a racial divide that actually called this race on Tuesday.

On a final note, the race is still on and I hope they both put on a clean fight in the days come.

acameron   March 5th, 2008 9:47 am ET

So now the press Loves, loves, loves Hillary. Does anyone want to publically question the less than credible actions and contacts of the Clinton past! Start probing! Start publishing! Be fair! Only Clinton 'leaks' are not the only newsworthy items! So sad. The title of 'slippery Bill' was not a mistake! If Hill/Bill win the nomination I will definitely vote for McCain!

Sharon from Michigan   March 5th, 2008 9:47 am ET

It's time for Barack to use his intelligence to outdo Hillary.. He needs to show that her experience level isn't any better than his. Being first lady does not constitute a Commander-in-chief. None of the candidates have experience in that job. McCain has been involved in most things, but didn't make the right decisions. Obama's intellect allows him to look ahead in situations and evaluate. Hillary wasn't a Senator before New York… Her health care plan failed under the Clinton years. She's older, but was also a part of that Washington politics that Barack wants to change, such as lobbyists, etc. The Clinton's took the towels when they left the White House for Pete's sake.. This country still needs "Change".. Bill Clinton started NAFTA, now Hillary is an opponent, just in time for OHIO.. Wake up people..

Independent   March 5th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Those voters responded to Clintons last minute negative attack ads that will only hurt the party in the general election. At least Huckabee had the decency not to use such tactics after he was down in the polls.
Congratulation Hilary for showing the world how self centered you are.

Bill   March 5th, 2008 9:46 am ET

I'm a white male, voting for Hillary. From Pa. If Hillary does not

get the Democratic nomination, then I will be voting for McCain.

Obama is just not the kind of leader I an looking for.

Racewatcher   March 5th, 2008 9:45 am ET

After all this campaigning we honestly know very little about Obama and the things we DO know point to his being a typically divisive and deceptive politician. He is not an agent of change, unless you mean changing your position to whichever way the political wind is blowing. And why is it that when matters of public record which point out these contradictions are brought out, people say Clinton is not playing fair? Not playing fair by telling the truth?

Dallas   March 5th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Will now Hillary release her tax returns like she stated in the last debate "After Texas and Ohio" she said.

Hillary, we won't forget what you said.

I wonder if the media will actually remember this.

Thanks.

taruna   March 5th, 2008 9:45 am ET

You guys in the big world of media made sure she wins..if you have any conscience left have a look at yourselves and see what you did in the last 3 days,

Its ok…after all what goes around will finally come around..

Jesse - San Antonio TX   March 5th, 2008 9:45 am ET

So the question is now:

Is Michelle Obama still proud of America?

yoshi927   March 5th, 2008 9:45 am ET

That's it, I'm moving to Vermont. :D

No, seriously. Good for Clinton. I still hope that Obama makes it through, though.

JDC   March 5th, 2008 9:44 am ET

What an amazing night …. I am glad to see the momentum swing to Hillary … Hillary's tenacity and dedication are inspiring. It make me want to volunteer my time and effort to support her in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary …

What a nation does when in peril?   March 5th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Today I woke up with a sickening disappointment, I woke up not wanting to watch TV anymore. Here are facts: America chose to have a candidate continue to play her dirty games over someone who echoes the hope sounding in our heart of hearts, America chose to believe a candidate who has been nothing but fake experience over someone who offers empowerment of the people. You would think we'd learn from the increase of homeless people/unemployment but you can think again.

Hilary Clinton is all tactics and strategy to win, she only wants to win no matter what and you know what, those who voted for her…deserves her and her despicable facade.

This is America for you, ladies and gentlemen.

Reid   March 5th, 2008 9:44 am ET

RACE! RACE! RACE! The Clinton strategy of defining Obama as the "BLACK" candidate paid big dividends in Ohio and Texas. The exit polls in Ohio found that 8 out of 10 voters who found race to be an important factor in their decision voted for Clinton. The black brown divide was just as strong in Texas as it was in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Great job Hillary. Just like Karl Rove in his prime! Keep dividing the democrats and McCain will cruise to victory in November. What's next? Lawsuits over Florida and Michigan and a plea for the Superdelegates to overturn the majority of states and voters? Arrogance that defies description. "I deserve it" so lets destroy the party.

Beth B.   March 5th, 2008 9:43 am ET

There's more spin coming out of the Clinton campaign than a Texas twister. The truth is is in the numbers. Count the total delegates and there's only one winner: Senator Obama.

Independent Texan   March 5th, 2008 9:43 am ET

I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I am, however, keenly interested in world affairs and a devotee of the American political system. Election nights for me — even primary election nights in other states — are Superbowls that require me to watch returns and analyses until the networks cease to report.

Something happened in Texas over the weekend that has me still in a state of disbelief. What I learned from the Clinton campaign's ads and verbal pronouncements is that, should Barack Obama become the Democratic nominee, one should cast their vote instead for John McCain because Obama is too inexperienced (John McCain brings a lifetime of experience to the White House, Senator Obama has a speech he gave in 2002), he is unethical (slum landlord friend Rezco) and is duplicitous (NAFTA-gate).

Interesting. Competitors within the same party generally have slapped at each other's records ("My resume is bigger than your resume") or highlighted gaffes. They realize the risks involved in destroying each other's political reputation. Apparently this year is different. Well, it is the year of change…

Reality   March 5th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Let's not forget her fear-mongering, mud-slinging, and blame-it-on-the-media mantra…

I swear, Ohio is like Scooby-Doo. Someone yells "BOO" loud enough and they run like cockroaches. It happened in 2000, 2004, and now again in 2008.

Get ready to hate politics again, folks….

Thomas Jefferson   March 5th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Hmmmm….a few people out here eating crow today, ha? As I have said a thousand times. This race should come down to Hillary Clinton, John McCain, experience, stances on issues, plans for the country, and integrity. This race should not come down to race and superficial, wobbly rhetoric.

Garry Lemons, Arkansas   March 5th, 2008 9:41 am ET

Texas, Rhode Island and OHIO!
Thank you for coming to your senses and realizing WHO the best person to lead our country was and IS!
You finally realized that Senator Obama is a good man, a good speech giver but NOT the best one to get this country our of the mess we have been in for 7 1/2 years!
Senator Clinton is the ONLY one man enough and with the experience to get the job done.
maybe now the people of this country will ACTUALLY base their vote on experience and not gender or race.

Go Hillary!!

james   March 5th, 2008 9:41 am ET

Who won the 10% of the Republican votes cast in the Democrat primary, it would be interesting to see how they influenced this contest.

kriss g   March 5th, 2008 9:41 am ET

I think the real poll to view is how many registered republicans voted for Hillary in TX and OH? Rush Limbaugh's push should be measured, as the democrats should know if this was in fact an empty victory for Hillary. Do we have statistics on this?

Moe, Larry, the cheese!   March 5th, 2008 9:41 am ET

Who really is Railla Dinga from Kenya? What is his connection to Barack Hussein Obama? Who dares to provide a thorough investigative report on them?

Joyce, NY   March 5th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Great! She won the important blue states that the dems rely on come November. More importantly, she's won the crucial and critical swing states - Florida and Ohio (if we ever learn anything from 200 and 2004). Those are very important factors in this race.

It's really all about the candidate. No amount of money, media support, best team can cover lack of substance and weakness. I do like Obama believe it or not I just think that this is not his time yet. It's a question of electability now. Hilary have higher numbers in Ohio and Florida than McCain.

I think if Obama lose in Pennsylvania, he should seriously consider the VP spot in order to make a formidable team for the dems. The big reliable states have spoken. The only one he carried was his home state of Illinois.

Paula   March 5th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Bill,
Watching this with great interest from Canada, I feel really badly that the U.S. media has made such a HUGE deal of the Obama Nafta thing. Up here it was nothing barely making news. Obama has always said "Nafta is in need of amending" he never said anything to the contrary.
What about Clinton's husband who signed it in?/ She supported it then? She is a dirty player.. we should put her in the NHL draft and let her play some hockey up here.
Barack Obama is a decent, kind man no matter what Clinton says she can't change that!
In the words of the Late Bobby Kennedy " Progress is a nice word, but change is it's motivator-and change has it's enemies" end of quote.
In response to the 3 a.m. call.. well I would say Barack is level headed, has sound judgement and will have his two babies in the next room.. you can bet he would do the right thing no matter what the challenge.
America isn't used to seeing this kind of goodness in politics..I pray they don't let it slip away.
Paula , Canada

Tricia   March 5th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Strange how that red phone ad helped Clinton. Older Americans and women are so easily scared. As a Brit this is so noticable. In America men have gone to war but apart from Pearl Harbor and the World Trade Towers the homeland has been safe. My mother lived through bombs dropping from the sky (World War II started in 1939 for Britain), I walked to school past bomb sites left from that war in the 1950's and learned to live with the threat of bombs exploding when the Irish Republican Army was waging it's war of terror in England. I thought we might be about to see a new America. It is such a shame that the older folks and the "soccer mums" are likely to make that impossible. The younger generations deserves better.

Sharon   March 5th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Senators Clinton and Obama both have a lot of supporters, and we may be getting back to that question of a shared ticket. Although Sen. Obama's supporters surely won't agree with my opinion, I think the Democratic Party should support the continuation of the nomination process. If Sen. Obama can't convince voters that he has enough experience to address the economy, that could spell serious trouble for him in the fall. Also, the fact that a lot of his delegate advantage has been from caucuses should be a concern (that he is winning the caucuses in Texas, but not the popular vote), because there are no caucuses in the general election, and the caucuses system may have inflated his actual support among main stream voters.

Stephanie   March 5th, 2008 9:38 am ET

Clinton's win in Texas and Ohio was manipulated by the media. Clinton whined about the media being softer on Obama. Honestly I really didn't see the distinction. All I saw was Hillary whining about a ghost issue. But guess what… the media suddenly started helping Hillary look for dirt on Obama and just days before a critical election the media breaks with a story about Renzo and links it to Obama - even though Obama has not been linked to any wrongdoing. Then the media comes out with an unsubstantiated story about an Obama affiliate talking about NAFTA in Canada. Without the media pandering these two stories, Obama would have won Texas and Ohio.

bleedinheart   March 5th, 2008 9:38 am ET

So… The joke goes on.
Tearing the Democratic party apart might seem like a good thing to some but the rest of the world sees the bitterness and hate coming out of this power struggle.
The silliness of arguing about middle names, race, gender, farrakan, Wright, Muslem, (etc.) is simply "mud slinging" and is a negative reflection on America AND democracy.
The world is laughing at America and wondering why they would want a Democracy type government if this is what to expect from "elected" Senators.
Every time Clinton speaks she MUST show her contempt toward President Bush. Her snarly hate is Obvious and repulsive. Where is her respect for the "Office" of the President of the United States of America?
If a person can not respect the "Office" do they deserve to sit in it?
Not with my vote.

jp/michigan   March 5th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Hillary will go all the way. The American people finally see Obama as the calculation cunning politician he really is. The candidate for hope and change , is like all the politician in Washington , that he call the status Que. His campaign is making mistakes, hard mistakes. The media is finally taking a good look a Obama past and present, the way the have looked at McCain and Clinton. Gosh guy! Not much difference is there.

Let the Truth Be Known   March 5th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Can she be trusted what about the Taxes? and Dubai Port World Deal?

John in Charlotte   March 5th, 2008 9:37 am ET

You know Hillary, if you lose the caucus, and lose the delegates, you don't really "Win Texas."

Hillary needed to win Texas by double digits, she failed, it's over.

Obama 08

al   March 5th, 2008 9:36 am ET

was very amazed at clinton's comments giving a thumbs up for the republican candidated whilst she tore down her own party collegue. I think this is nasty politics and i am looking forward to mcCain using her own words against the democrats. Beside when the dust is settled i think the dems will take a good look at clinton and her campaign and vote against her as a sign of protest in the up coming elections.

Ray Ito   March 5th, 2008 9:36 am ET

If the Clinton camp was so negative in their strategy how come these demographics liked, and supported her?ti win? How was her 'dirty' politics able to persuade these folks?
We must not forget that the Clintons know how to play the game of national politics, and Obama does not. Hillary said from the onset that she's in to win - and win by all means.

Somebody needs to remind Obama that national politics is different from a 'religious movement' because if he doesn't realize this quickly, his support base will evaporate. Besides, the world of today is not going to play by those standards of 'turn the other cheek'. Terrorists won't turn the other cheek, and so, America will always prefer a strong leader - not a preacher.

Dallas Voter   March 5th, 2008 9:36 am ET

Why did CNN close the comments for the Texas Caucus complaints?

I was there and saw it all firsthand: total chaos, election judge NOT present, casting votes on notebook paper–AND NOBODY verifying validity of persons casting votes!

…No wonder the Democratic Party has such a problem winning–they are so disorganized!

Lissa   March 5th, 2008 9:36 am ET

No one on CNN is talking about the other 'group' that helped Hillary win Texas yesterday - The Republicans. I've heard about the Latinos and the Seniors and the Women and the African-Americans on the news all morning, but Republicans turned out in full force yesterday to vote for Hillary yesterday. We believe McCain will have a much easier time beating her than Barack. The majority of people in our line last night were Republicans against Barack. I know people all over the state that voted for her. She only won our state by 3% and we don't wonder why. Barack should feel pretty good that we were concerned enough to make the effort.

Claude Calgary   March 5th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Balonie, Texas was a tie! where was this big sweep Hillary was suppose to have. Tubbin and Blitzer are totally wrong about the change in momentum.

will   March 5th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Obamamania is ending…. Hillary may actually win this thing!

Voter   March 5th, 2008 9:33 am ET

I respect Hillary Clinton. She fights for poor people, people who do not have extra pennies for political donations, people who do not have free time to go to vote. What a difficult fight! Best wishes to her.

David, Gilbert Arizona   March 5th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Isn't Obama still in the lead with more delegates?

Eric   March 5th, 2008 9:32 am ET

The Older vote has let us younger folks down. Our country is in worse shape then ever and its time for the older generation to give us younger generation a chance. Sorry but you failed us for too long, your judgement stinks, we as young adults and our kids are in worse shape in the pas 10 years then ever before and its time for the younger generation to lead this country and we want Obama the polls show.

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   March 5th, 2008 9:32 am ET

This election is more exciting the the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Ride 'em cowboys and cowgirls.

That there trophy for best in breed ain't bin awarded yeet! Yee Haw!

Jen   March 5th, 2008 9:31 am ET

THANK YOU OHIO AND TEXAS!

AT LAST, SOME VOTES USED COMMON SENSE TO VOTE. THEY VOTED FOR SUBSTANCE NOT SPEECHES

THEY VOTED FOR EXPERIENCE

THANK YOU OHIO!!

GO HILLARY!!!

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!

kiran   March 5th, 2008 9:31 am ET

What I heard from some people I feel it is true. Just because of BILL CLINTON everybody voted for HILLARY. Otherwise It is OBAMA right from the beginning. This is NOT A FAIR WIN FOR HILLARY. SHE CHEATED.

Lee   March 5th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Bill, why are you still so favor for Obama? You need to be fair…
CNN really played ugly this time and you should be ashamed for yourself and shut up your big mouth.

Blayze Kohime   March 5th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Her win could also be due to overwhelming support by Republicans who didn't wish Obama to win, as Texas was an open primary. I would like to see the number of Republicans that voted if that information were available, because I know they were calling on their people to vote in the democrat primary rather than their own. Its not out of the question since there were far more voters in the democratic than republican primary if the number say anything.

Ed Barczak   March 5th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Am watching the news program with Heidi Collins and Tony Harris. The segement that they just completed with two African-Americans (a man and a woman - sure wish I could remember their names), to me, was the best presentation of the Democratic Race shown to date. Both individuals presented valid points, had given great information; and finally, neither one showed a bias to either candidate. If they were to represent one or the other, I could not tell. I will admit that I have been extremely hard on CNN during this primary seasons; however, I will be fair "CONGRATULATIONS CNN" on this televised segement; this proves that you can be neutral if you want and if you try.

clairvoyantclair   March 5th, 2008 9:30 am ET

83% of blacks voted for Obama, while 16 % supported Clinton.
67% of whites voted for Clinton, while 32 % supported Obama.
64 % of Hispanics voted for Clinton, while 32 % supported Obama.

Is anyone else seeing these 3 500 lb prejustice gorillas being ignored by the media or is it just me??

Sally   March 5th, 2008 9:30 am ET

I thought the people of Texas were Smart.

I was Wrong.

Thanks for screwing up our Country by voting for Hillary.

How could you?

california love   March 5th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Only people who believe in HEARTS, RAIMBOWS, UNICORNS, AND THE EASTER BUNNY vote for OBAMA…

Vote SMART…

MC Cain 08

joseph   March 5th, 2008 9:29 am ET

thank GOD the Barack Hussein Obama commercials will end, at least until the general election.

CLINTONFIGHTER   March 5th, 2008 9:28 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON IS A FIGHTER! SHE WILL WIN THE NOMINATION!

OBAMA LIED ABOUT NAFTA!!! WHAT ELSE? REZKO??

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE OPENING THEIR EYES TO FOOLS GOLD!!

HILLARY 08

Eli SF Bay Area   March 5th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Memo to Mrs. Clinton, Howard Wolfson, Terry McAuliffe, et al

If you think the Clinton sleaze machine of slash and burn using fear mongering, RACE baiting, Islamophobia, questioning Obama's Christian crendetials, etc. will win Mrs. Clinton the nomination you're dead wrong!!

If by chance she does get the nomination do you think for one minute African American voters and others will forget your tactics? No, I don't think so!

Mrs. Clinton, McCain's best recruiting tool!

sKeptic   March 5th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Someone in the news media should investigate the suspicious timing of a Canadian official's disclosure of a preemptive 'conversation' with an Obama campaign economic advisor about NAFTA … on the eve of a primary vote in Texas and Ohio … not leaving enough time for all the details to emerge.

Could this be a favor called in by the Clinton Clan?

In politics allegations don't have to be true to have an effect, as we've learned from those sly republican tacticians.

graceann, new york   March 5th, 2008 9:28 am ET

well, congratulations hillary. you've succeeded at your goal of further dividing the democratic party, and not with your skills or much boasted experience, but with your negative campaigning that would be enough to make a republican proud. and of course, when you're ahead in the delegate count, its all about the numbers, but now that you've lost your hold on the lead, suddenly your campaign tells us to ignore the numbers that are favoring your opponent. a mccain vs. clinton general election scares me because it has the potential to be a very dirty race, as we've seen with hillary's success in that department, i doubt she'll stop the slinging it any time soon. i would love to vote democrat in the GE despite the democratic victor, but hillary, please stop all the negative campaigning because you're making it very hard for me to stand behind someone who so desparately wants to kill the movement the young generation has found in barack obama. this race should be about the issues, the qualifications and the much needed victory of the democratic party. stop clouding these important voter concerns with your devisive and manipulative campaigning.

Alaina   March 5th, 2008 9:28 am ET

It appears that seniors, Latino voters and people concerned about their financial situations are the only ones with any brains.

They know the JUNIOR senator doesn't have a clue and will have to "Google" every question that comes his way for the answer.

yemiray   March 5th, 2008 9:27 am ET

I have an advice for Obama campaign.

1. Avoid silly mistakes like that of the Candian consulate..there are too many of them cropping up days to each of your crucial primaries every now and then.

2. Tell your candidiate to learn how to fight back and go on attack when necessary. Good guy doesnt win elections. We have seen what happened to Dukakis, Kerry & Gore. Someone told me thats why the Clintons are the epitome of American politics they know when to hit back and when to go on attacks.. Soft attitudes has cost DEMS too many elections in the past.

3. If Obama can not go on attack and counter very well, then he's not worth a candidate, Hilary should be the one Because the Republicans will shred him apart in the general election if he plans to continue with the usual disastrous soft approach of the failed Dems of the past. It has fail each time.

TYSPOCK , COLUMBIA, MD   March 5th, 2008 9:27 am ET

Many thanks to the people of Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island for putting the interest of our great nation first ! Giving what we face as a nation and a planet, we need a president able to make hope a reality ! Experience does matter, we need our best teachers, firefighter, police officer, doctors, pilots, newspersons etc etc. - Can you imagine showing up for work only to be told you have too much experience so we need to replace you with someone new because change is better? If that is the kind of change we can believe in - than we are in some serious trouble !

Nina Grey   March 5th, 2008 9:26 am ET

I'm watching CNN this morning, after Obama won Vermont, and Clinton won Rhode Island. Clinton appears to have won Ohio by 10 percentage points, and Texas by 3 at this point, with the caucuses still out and Obama leading in them by 4 points.. An interviewer talked with two people about what Clinton and Obama need to do now. The problem is, she was talking with a Republican, and a Democrat who clearly is alighed with Hilary Clinton. She should have had a third person on who was an Obama supporter. I was surprised to hear John Harris call it a good interview.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   March 5th, 2008 9:26 am ET

The 65 and over voters who are worried about their financial situation should vote Democrat this year, regardless of who wins the nomination. The Republicans have sold them out a long time ago, along with our national pride, economy and well being.

James   March 5th, 2008 9:25 am ET

Hillary's politics of sleaze won the day, but won't win the election. Hillary now says Obama could be her VP. Who is she kidding. Obama won more states, votes, and delegates. Hillary just squeaked out two victories tonight through slander.

lori altoona Iowa   March 5th, 2008 9:25 am ET

I'm telling you the media for over one month buried Hillary in negativity, most especially CNN…..Jack Cafferty is offensive day in and day out with his hatred toward Hillary….What won the election was women finally got fed up with the media bias. CNN can say whatever they want to, it was blatantly one sided. Every day I would write in and complain, most of the time, my blog comments were never put on….this is way before Hillary or SNL said anything about it. CNN helped Hillary win because the ground swelled up with anger about unfair reporting and women around the country decided that we were not going to let CNN bury her…..because of the commentators and reporters irritation with the Clintons. Your coverage was not normal election complaints. IT WAS WRONG. Women across the country will make sure that Hillary does not lose this election…but give yourselves credit because the media is the reason that people got fired up and fired back. They traveled to the primary states, they donated 35 million dollars for a reason. Wake up. You guys are giving all these polls…the media persuaded america to jump in and Help Hillary. America expects unbiased fair reporting.

jama Ohio   March 5th, 2008 9:25 am ET

Obama should step aside to Hillary. He has not won a big state yet. If he stays in the race it will be a republican in the white house.

bruce ellzey   March 5th, 2008 9:24 am ET

The polls that say Obama would score better vs McCain are in error. Insiders know that many, if not most, Latinos would shift to McCain if Obama is the candidate. This is mainly because they like McCain's stance on immigration. Add the fact that Clinton trounced Obama in Florida and it is clear that Clinton would be the stronger candidate.

Carol   March 5th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi 2008!!!!

jacob   March 5th, 2008 9:23 am ET

at the very most it is a tie in texas. people should remember her and her husbands land deals in arkansas, the clintons are slim. she says she is tested, lets see, she was in the white house while good ol' bill played with cigars and interns, yes that is tested. she says she is tested, she and her husband are responsible for a great number of u.s jobs going overseas with nafta, yes that is tested. a test that she will continue to lose hopefully not as president.

JB, Boston   March 5th, 2008 9:23 am ET

And didn't both Bill Clinton and James Carville say that Hillary would have to win Ohio AND Texas big?

That did not happen, Obama is still up over 100 pledged delegates and just shy including Superdelegates. It is over Hillary. If you don't bail out soon, when it comes time to meet McCain (of course that will be Barack in the general election), all he is going to have to do is say "whatever Hillary said about Obama is true"

Regardless, this in-fighting is going to ensure McCain the WH!

Satch   March 5th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Yes Clinton won Ohio, and possibly Texas. But is everyone forgetting that Obama had made up 20 points in both states giving her a run for her money in 2 states where she had a wopping lead?

Clinton has never made up that much ground in this entire campaign.

Of course she will tout her wins. But do you really think she even cares about the very people that voted for her? It's all about Hillary..
We shouldn't fall into this dangerous trap. If she ever becomes president, it would be more like Ohio who?? Texas who?? etc…

She thinks the US should be renamed, "The United States of Hillary Rodham" because she would definately drop the Clinton part after she gets what she wants.

WAKE UP AMERICA !!! Do you really want to go backwards instead of forwards.
And all the women and over 60, please reconsider your voting patterns. Let's NOT prove the theory "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" No disrespect to all the beautiful women out there.

Angelica11   March 5th, 2008 9:23 am ET

WOW!!
Finally justice is served.

Think - FL   March 5th, 2008 9:22 am ET

Amazing the groups that are on the verge of deciding which way this country heads… recent immigrants, feminists, 65+ and steel workers?

Can you say… name recognition…? And the other half of the country is dying to vote for another war hawk and relic of American politics. What the…

Time to move…

Terry, El Paso TX   March 5th, 2008 9:22 am ET

I would be happy with a Clinton-Obama ticket or an Obama-Clinton ticket. I think the two of them should flip a coin to see who gets the top spot and start running for the presidency together.

What is the obstacle? The usual one: ego. Both want the presidency desperately for their own personal fulfillment.

Clinton wants to go down in history as the first woman president and she wants to do a great job of it to make