CNN

Too bad for us.

First of All, all those Obama supporters must not really want change, they just want Obama. They don't care about the Democratic Party or anything. Its either Obama or no one. Obama has said it himself that he and Hillary had the same stance on issues, just different ways of getting there. If Obama supporters cannot put their disapointment aside and vote for Hillary if she is the nominee, then another 8 years of McCain-Bush. This IS a personality cult, with Obama the master of this cult. I am disapointed in America for not seeing that BOTh these canidates are amazing and either one deserves to win. Guess Obama did enough brainwashing.

I am absolutely shocked that you Clinton supporters are sying that Obama is the one trying to "steal" the election!! Least we forget, HE is the one with the most pledged delegates AND leading in the popular vote total. So how can anyone reasonably claim that the FROONT RUNNER is trying to steal a race he is winning??? Looks like the ultimate SPIN job if you ask me. And by the way, Obama could easily win SC, VA, and GA which would make up for Florida. Michigan will go democrate regarless of who is running.

Congratulations Mr. Foster! This is a great example of the kind of change we believe in. Obama supported this candidate and the people of Illinois listened! Keep on rolling Senator Obama!

Obama '08

The American Revolution is alive and well. Go, Dems!!

I'm french,
The bush administration made the USA look ridiculous to the minds of people in every other countries in the world with his wars and anger.
Only Obama can rehabilitate the image of the USA, make it a clever, powerful and respected country again.
Go Obama

Interesting.

Obama's supporters are like those people in Independence Day at the top of building waiting for the aliens to come. Sure they'll have change and that's all they'll have in their pockets.

HILLARY '08

Like Hillary had anything to do with this. Don't worry, she or Bill will try to spin it otherwise. New? Hardly ...

I understand that the Obama camper did call Clinton a 'monster', but is that not what Ms. Bill is..."HER" supporter said that Hillary wants Obama to join her "IN THE BACK OF THE BUS"...sure sounded that King-Kong was on Larry King last week to me....or am I mistaken...
Have we not progressed past that level of RACISM...it sure hits hard when 'a WOMAN' is trying for the White House, and does not remember how tough the road for a Woman also was.
You make me ashamed Hillary.

Curliss wrote March 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

"they both need to be on the ticket. Obama has already rejected that…so, whose the divider?"

Are you kiding? Hillary is asking Obama to be the running mate !! when he had won more states, more delegates and more popular votes. Is she dillusional ?

March 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET
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I hate to tell you Obama-bots this, but the Superdelegates will most likely determine the outcome of this election. With that in mind, they must look at which candidate won what states. They have no choice but to look at the states that are most likely to vote for a democrat and the ones that most likely go to the Republicans in November. Since Obama has not won a large democratic state, they will have no choice but to consider this in their decision. There are RED and BLUE states and that's a fact. JFK lost the popular vote but won the election, because he carried the BIG BLUE states. Hope you guys are at least prepared for the possibility

Yes, Obama will probably take Mississippi since blacks are 70% of the registered voters there. It seems like people lately are voting in accordance with race or gender, as opposed to the issues.

Rohit Singh March 9th, 2008 3:28 pm ET
Are the people in Ohio and PA so racist that they would not even consider a non-white person?

YES they are...The Gov Ed Rendell of PA said it few weeks ago

Bill Foster is a good Person and a good Businessman committed to serving this country and making it a better place. The Republicans put up a perennial loser in Oberweis who campaigned dirty. It is great day to be a Democrat.

Hope can prevail over fear. This is a telling indicator. When Obama gets through the Primary we will be on the home stretch; this is the right direction for the country.

Come on people, do you really think the republicans that voted for Obama in the democratic primaries, are going to vote for Obama if elected the democrat nominee in the November election. We are falling for this mind game hook, line and sinker. Wake up and smell the politics.....

OBAMA is the man.

For once I agree with a Kennedy! Go Obama. Future primary states.......please vote for a change in the US, and that change is definetly not Hillary Rodham Clinton or whatever she happens to be calling herself these days.

Bush has already divided this country. OBAMA 08!!

I have fond memories of the Clinton presidency; great economic growth!!!

This is the change we seek. Obama must come forcefull about the lies that Hillary is sending out on Obama. On the Canadain NaFTA , it was Hillary who contacted the Canadain but turn it on Obama why cnn and the other news not talking about this, on Sundat 9, 2008 the Candaian Broadcasting Corp was on C_SPAN that said Obama didnot say what Hillary said he said and I am not seeing the cnn or any body reporting on this after she lie and won the election. I am very concern because it was a lie that put us in war today and if we elected someon eon lieing what do you think we are going to get from Asmin... wake up American... see what we are doing we must vote Obama in right now!

The people in Ohio and PA are not racists. PA has not voted yet, and Ohio was tricked by Clinton lies about NAFTA, the truth was Clinton told Canada to take her comments with a grain of salt, told her media friends at CNN it was Obama, knowing full well by the time the truth came out the polls would be closed.

You are right about Hillary fans, very bitter people.

Obama is not responsible for this guy getting elected. The people of Illonios are. I would have to know more about this election and the parties involved before I would give Obama credit of any kind. Were they tied and somehow Obama was able to break that tie? I vote for a candidate based on my perception, not by some other persons. I guess you got to grab credit where ever you can, since you have none of your own. One things for sure, this guy did not vote for the war in Iraq. Maybe he made a speech about it though? How many more months,( currently 13) do we have to hear Obama say he did not vote for the war?

"You won't see me as a vice presidential candidate, you know, I'm running for president," said Obama.

Cocky Much?
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No, cocky is someone trailing in the democratic presidential race asking the guy leading to be her vp. That's cocky.

Rohit Singh,

And what will Tennessee show ?

Remember a blk person hasn't won nothing big in Pa..the governnor said that...

Yes we can,and not body will stop us

Bill Clinton need to stay out of his wife campaign. He needs to stay out of this election. He is beginning to sound very desperate just because Hillary is losing. There is no way Hillary will catch up to OBAMA. No way.

Samatha Powers took the words out of my mouth in describing Hillary's desperate run for the Presidency. A MONSTER.

GO OBAMA!!!

Hillary 08!!!!

But it is a nice way to buy a super delegate

Are the people in Ohio and PA so racist that they would not even consider a non-white person?

I don't understand the Hillary supporters. Most of them seem so hateful. When SNL was all the buzz they were "dancing in the streets". Now they are saying Obama is arrogant because another democrat won who happen to get Obama's endorsement and somebody even had the nerve to say "I bet Hillary supported him too"....pure amazement at the "silly season".

Just be happy that another democrat made it to congress.....or is it that the Hillary supporters can't do that SNL tells them to.

You Clinton supporters are something else. This is the first pro Obama article in nearly 2 weeks! And you guys are crying already. You guys want EVERY SINGLE ARTICLE in your favor or you cry foul likr the little boy who cried wolf. Its like Hillary and her supporters think there isvsome kind of entittlement owed to them from the DNC and the MEDIA!! Get over it. The democratic party is changing the guard. We need to purge the old, corrupt, politics out of the party for new blood. I am all for a woman for president, but Hillary is definitely not the one! We need to change to build this party up and bring young, and independent voters in. Its always a fight to get old corruption out of any organization, and Im sure when Hillary goes, she will have to be carried out kicking and screaming (and spewing venim). Its over for Hillary and her supporters, either in June or November. Unfortunutely, her supporters just dont know it yet, CNN has been trying to keep Hillary's campaign alive on the resperator, just so they can have a great story over the summer.Face it Clintonites, the Clintons simply have too much baggage, and too many bad memories. We need to turn the page, we need to change course.

At least they won without the help of Tony Rezko, we can't say the same for Obama. He still has not answered what he did to get a $300,000 gift in the form of a land deal with Rezko when he bought his home. This won't go away no matter how the media tries to change the subject. Mabe because people are taking the news in their own hands with the internet. But its been basically the 2 cable networks, eventually they'll have to start to report reality or start to loose credibility which transfers into lost listners, bad for business.

This entire election has Barack to thank for taking the cloak off of the Washington of yesterday, and giving Americans the chance to take our country back. He has changed the way people think about their government, and brought more young people into this process.

Thanks Barack,

Obama 08

i'm really surprised about the big deal all of cnn & msnbc has said about the wyoming caucus that produced only 7000 votes like it was a big deal this made me laugh. Obama must be their true idle spelled right. Make him (Obama) tell the world, how his plan to change will work, and be precise on details. The news people have put him on the mountain and real issues are never fully brought out>

To be honest , i'll never vote for him because I see no truth in him>

Bill and Hillary behind the nafta gate scandal. They framed innocent Obama and stole the voice of the people of Texas and Ohio. This is all over the news in Canada but not in U.S. medias. Except it was reported in MSNBC. Hillary supporters should know and face the truth. The truth will prevail soon. Obama 08

If Obama wins the Democratic party Nomination, I WILL VOTE FOR HIM, if Hillary Gets it, I WILL VOTE FOR HER. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR Mcain. I wish Obama wins but if he doesnt i will remain credible.

I think Obama really wants Oprah to be his VP. So, he might as well be a independent. I'm sure he will get all the support especially with fanatics for Oprah for President and Obama for VP!!!!! GO INDEPENDENCE!!! Why don't we start separating the states into tiny little countries so that Barack and Oprah can rule. Go America. Divide our country.

McCain 08

I think the voters are aware enough to know that for any change to really happen in this country, the Democratic Party has to have a larger majority in Congress. Otherwise it is just a tug of war with the Republicans, and nothing gets done. Americans are already taking the first steps to make sure this happens. We know that any candidate can claim to be the candidate of change, but without Congressional support, nothing gets done. With these election results, the Republicans should be concerned about their chances in the fall, but it is only one election,and November is miles away by election standards.
And I too find it interesting that there is a picture of Obama with this article, and not the winning candidate, Bill Foster? Come on....I don't think Obama can claim the credit for this, though looks like he is getting it....

In this race, there was a repeating commercial with Barak Obama supporting Foster as the candidate for the change we need in Washington. There was nothing with Hillary Clinton. Barak Obama represents the future of the party and Hillary Clinton is the past with partisanship and red and blue states, She is currently even touting McCain over Obama. Why? Because she is ready to break the democrats if they won't have her as the nominee.

Any of you Hillary lovers have buyers remorse now? Barack has just filled a GOP seat with a democratic butt! The RNC used McCain and spent million and still lost.

Barack is not JUST WORDS, he backs them up with ACTIONS!

Go Obama!

This is the only window of oppurtunity Obama has to win for presidency.

#1 if he does win-he will not get re-elected....he will be known as one of the worst president.....yet again duped the public

aka Bush-who also said he was for change and can bring people together

#2 he just started as a senator...few more years...you will see his stance and what difference if any he made

#3 he will create enemies in politics

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If a driver who drove for 1 week was in one accident and

a driver who drove for 1 year was in 2 accidents----DOES THAT MAKE THE DRIVER WHO DROVE FOR 1 WEEK BETTER????

For those of you saying Obama is arrogant for taking credit for this, point me to where Obama actually says this result had anything to do with him. Cue sound of crickets chirping.

Sheri, I agree that an independent run would good for Obama if Hillary steals the nomination. Which looks like what is going to happen.

We sure wont vote for her and I dont want to vote forn McCAin.
And lets face it, the democactaic party will be finished by AUgust when their self destruction is complete. The split is irreconcilable.

So I say Obama as independantt president candidate which ruins Hillary's run and gives a good run with McCain. If he loses against McCAin, so be it. AT least it the race would be with 2 honorable candidates and a relic of old dem politics. I would welcome that contest

Bush carried that district by 56% in 2004

if a district that he carried by 56% goes to a Democrat by 53% how many "Red States" are in play?

I am not sure why people seem to think Clinton winning Pennsylvania is going to mean anything, she is too far behind in delegates and winning just the big states will not win an election... see Bush Vs. Gore.

The people have spoken, it is time for change, Bill Foster won the seat in a district that has never elected a democrat!

As a resident of this district let me explain how big a deal this is. Our congressional district consists of part of DuPage County, (a Dan Rostenkowski stronghold and one of the most Republican counties in the nation), Kane county, (which has two large urban areas, Aurora and Elgin, but still usually goes Republican) and a swath of farmland all the way to Western Illinois, (which would presumably go to Oberwies, the Republican dairy farmer who has promised to keep taxes low). I did not see this coming at all.

The coattails of Obama is unmistakeable. If Bilary is the nominee, not only will John McCain win in a landslide, there will be a resounding defeat for democrat congressional seats throughout the country.

The Republicans/ Rush Limbaugh want Bilary as the nominee that's why he told millions of his listeners to vote for her in the Texas and Ohio primaries, because she's the easiest opponent to defeat, and the yet unrevealed scandals that they're going to release in the general election against them.

No to Bush!

No to McCain!

No to Clinton!!!!

Obama in 08!!!!!!!!

If Hillary supporters only have Saturday Night Live and muckraking to rely on, they're never going to get this old lady's vote.

This is why we NEED OBAMA, he can win seats for both the congress and senate that democrats would never have a chance with Hillary.

So now Obama has coattails? The arrogance is incredible. And Kerry this morning saying Hillary wants to change the rules and then saying that everyone's vote should count. This is why you lost Kerry and gave us 4 more years of Bush.

CNN I notice you have set out to prove to Clintonite's that you are not pro-Obama by belittling Obama's victory in Wyoming, failing to focus on the fact that Hillary Clinton's team NOT Barack Obama's campaign were the ones who called Canada ACCORDING TO THE CANADIAN GOV'T (what clintonites you going to call an international sovereign government liars too???!!!), and by limitting your coverage to Obama's connection with Reznko (Obama by the way has given away ALL donations from Reznko to charity) and failing to mention that HILLARY CLINTON HAS FINANCIAL TIES TO REZNKO AS WELL.
so much for freedom of speech didnt know CNN could be bought by the clinton machine too.
OH BY THE WAY CNN publish this comment.... don't worry I'm a Clinton supporter "really"

Holy cajesus. What don't you guys at CNN just bow down at your new found kings feet and be done with it.

Get ready America! Change is coming.

Obama '08

The Republicans have only themselves to blame.The arrogance, the awful foreign policy decisions....Bush, Cheney, Wolfewiz, Feith and those who were responsible for this horror and deceived the american public into going along, will never be punished.
Those of us who would like to see them punished have to settle for these little "justice's".....elections.

So Hillary ahead in the PA polls is a sign of changing momentum to some above !! Whoop-tee-friggin-doo ! A week after PA are NC and IN, totalling more than PA, and Obama has commanding leads there ! PA is Hillary's "last hurrah", if even that.

This special election is another sign that many "under-tickets" want Obama on top of the ticket. Hillary's endorsement is quickly becoming a "thanks, but no thanks" proposition.

BillFoster is a physicist. It can't hurt to have someone in Congress who knows something about science.

Obama has coattails. Hillary doesn't.

This country is spiraling down with Obama. Country needs to take a closer look at hype.

Thank you, Senator Barack Obama for yet making another right choice in your decision to back and help elect Bill Foster to congress.

That leads me to believe that when the phone rings at 3:00 AM or at any other time during the day that you will most certainly always make the right choice in handling any crises that America faces.

You sir are what America needs at this point in time in this country great history to stand up and say America is BACK...

Business as usual for Obama! Say something public and do something else behind the scenes. I think its time both candidates sit down and talk about the ticket...Hillary has reached out, Obama hasn't. Seems this goes against his belief that he is a uniter and not a divider. The time is now to come together and form a good ticket. Otherwise, the only real candidate that can beat McCain is Hillary. I am just amazed that the voters for Obama cant see this. Apparently there are so many differences between Hillary and Obama supporters that both are willing to vote for McCain if their candidate isn't nominated. So, lets face the truth here...they both need to be on the ticket. Obama has already rejected that...so, whose the divider?

This vote is a repudiation of the Republican economic policies. It had very little to do with the presidential campaign.

It is one more sign that the media is tilted towards Obama that this is even a story.

Isn't that in Illinois? And this is news, how?

This is great for us Dems. Shows that Barack has coattails. Oh and this is another super delegate for Barack.

Republicans, like me, will be voting for Obama this November and will support candidates he endorses. My Republican party has lost its way, and only by voting against them can we get them back on track.

This is excellent news and even more reason for Obama to be the Democratic nominee. He has great organization and it's obvious that voters are more willing to back him than John McCain.

Since this is the ONLY state Senator Obama has one that is absolutely necessary to win for the Democrats to take the White House – whoopie!

That goes to show the strenght and vitality Sen Obama brings to the table. His candidancy would definitly change the political landscape if he eventually becomes the nominee for the Dems.
Sen clinton on the other hand would be a liability for the party.
Change you can believe in !

No way a Clinton should be on any ticket. Havve we not had enough of their corruption?

This guy supports his party. The Clintons have basically endorsed McCain. It is irresponsible or ignorant to vote for Clinton.

Sour grapes. Ms Hanretty, one thing my third grade teacher taught me and yours obviously didn't, was that ' little drops of water make a mighty ocean', 'a journey of a thousand miles starts with a step'. Dissect that or do you need further explanation. Change is definately on its way and will reach its climax in November !!!!

Well this confirms what Obama has been saying all the while, the whole arguement about red states and blue states is falling apart. Left to Hillary and her supporters the democrats should not have bothered with the Chicago collar counties since they have been traditionally red . We have been told you only have to win in the traditional democratic base and leave the rest to the republicans. So much for Obama not being electable in red states.

Obama is destroying the red blue myth while unfiying the country, he is reaching out to democrats, independents and republicans who are tired of same old same old politics.There is something happening in America people and you better believe it.

how ridiculous! obama's ego has no limit. so now Bill Foster owes obama his win!!??

obama grows scarier and scarier .... it seems we are in an election for the next church leader. oh yeah mighty obama ... NOT

how do we turn off the incense and the candles that are overwhelming people's senses? WAKE UP

NO OBAMA..EVER not even as a VP

This democrat win is another example of Obama being a uniter for the party. Hillary doesn't understand the dynamics of her attacks on Obama reaches further than her own personal quest, democrats can win or lose other offices. Obama is smart and knows there is a bigger picture at stake than taking down your own party for personal gain.

Hope in Action.

Sorry, talking heads and posting heads-
when it comes to the constitutional RIGHT to vote, the advantage- political and moral- goes to the candidate who advocates for suffrage.
So Clinton shines.

Obama shot himself in the foot by positioning himself on the wrong side of this debate.
Obama is starting to lose his luster.

Uh, was not unexpected. This was not an upset. Oberweis has been trying to get into politics for a while and never has been successful.

"…The one message coming out of 2008 so far is that what happens today is not a bellweather of what happens this fall.”

This is very true.

If Hillary had campaigned for the candidate I am sure the outcome would have been different!

Wake Up Democrats, Wake up superdelegates, wake up America!

This shows what will happen in November if Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee. Democratic turnout will be huge to vote for Barack and there will be a lot of Democratic candidates who will win who might not otherwise. This is just the start of the positive "trickle down" effect of Barack Obama.

THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES HAVE SENT A CLEAR MESSAGE THAT THEY WANT SENATOR CLINTON AS THE NOMINEE!

THE DELEGATES FROM MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA WILL BE SEATED!

SENATOR CLINTON WILL THEN BE AHEAD OF OBAMA IN DELEGATES!

SO WE CAN GET ON WITH THIS RACE BETWEEN SENATOR CLINTON AND McCAIN!

BORACK OBAMA HAS TOO MANY SCANDALS GOING AND MORE TO COME OUT OF THE REZKO TRIAL!

THE ONLY INTELLIGENT CHOICE IS SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!

Sure,
you can win more easily if you toss out the votes going to your opponent

Does Bill Foster now become a superdelegate?

The republicans are wrong. It is a trend-a continuation of 2006 Democratic landslide.

What next, Hillary should "join" McCain. Since she states they are the Best. Hillary & McCain vs Obama? Obama wins.

Florida and the republican shenanigans? Name the members who "authorized" the change. Are they still in power? Do they continue to make decisions? Did they have conversations with Hillary or Bill privately.

Stay Tune
Garry in Georgia

A Clinton/Obama would work. But Obama has alienated Florida and Michigan voters by refusing to count their votes. All that is required for those votes to count is for both candidates to agree — the DNC is not going to argue with its two front-runners. So Obama on top of the ticket would be disasterous. How can the Democrats win if Michigan and Florida go Republican?

Besides, the Obama moonies will have moved on to another new fad by November. The voters going to the polls in November will be looking for experience and a voting record to determine where the candidates stand on specific issues. That leaves Obama out of the running on both counts.

Obama positions himself on the wrong side of this debate for counting votes.
We need to teach our children to follow the rules- starting with the constitution which says we have the right to vote.

We need to teach our children to DISOBEY rules that are WRONG and violate the freedom of Americans.

In a democracy no one can make a rule to throw away people's votes.

Teach your children this, now, before they grow up thinking otherwise.

Another big reason why Obama needs to be the nominee: He will help Democrats get elected to the House and Senate in all 50 states, not just NY and CA.

Gee, you mean this inexperienced rhetorician with no solutions and no specifics to his platform was able to help bring this off in a rock-ribbed Republican district?

Where was the experienced candidate? Oh, that's right. She was busy touting John McCain in a bid to denigrate her fellow Democrat.

Well, I guess if you're experienced in political slime, that's what you fall back on.

All you parents and Obama supporters who post: the rules are the rules, what does it teach our children if there are no consequences if you break the rules?

It teaches our Children democracy and shows them right from wrong.
The rules ARE the rules- and the rules say everyone gets to EXERCISE their right to vote in America.

It is WRONG to make a rule that prevents people from exercising their right to vote. Your children SHOULD know this.

IF someone makes SUCH a rule to disenfranchise voters, then it is time for CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.
Why don't you want your children to know about Democracy
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The Clinton supporters struggled for suffrage, we marched with Martin Luther King, we worked to end discrimination against minorities, we struggled against asexism. We understand these things.

Obama has positioned himself on the wrong side of this debate at his peril. Advantage goes to Clinton. No matter who wins the vote, the vote must be allowed and must be counted.

Let's get these roadblock Republicans out of office so we can begin to clean up the mess that the neo-cons have left us with these last 8 years.

I wonder why it is always Hillary's name mentioned first on the news. Why this subconscious effort to place her in the forefront. Barack's campaign is not the ones who gave the wink to the Canadian officials, it was Clinton's campaign. Why is this not placed in the forefront? This is not what I call fair coverage. What is the experience does Hillary have in foreign affairs (problem resolution, treaty agreements, ect.)? Does she have any at all, or was she in the 80 other countries having tea and cakes? I believe the latter of the two. I served in the ARMY during the reign of the Clinton presidency, I was in many of the places Hillary states she has been an American Diplomat. Nothing decisive was accomplished by her being there. She had virtually no input. So what is her experience.

Yes I strongly think John Mccain has got a lot more Experience, then you Mr Obama. In addition, that why you're not the right choice.

It takes a great deal of Experience to match John Mccain, and that's why Hillary Clinton who also has a great of Experience,.

Will be needed as a leader which ever side she is left in. Commander in Chief' or left as

the Opposition.

Wonderful news for Illinois. It's gonna be a great year for politics.

John Edwards, please endorse Obama soon so we can see the Obama/Edwards ticket in November!

MC CAIN this time VERY IRRELEVANT....and remember, it was congressman Hastert´s district.

ex-pow just like many.........

Yep Yep There will be Blood and this no Country for Old man

Obama/Clinton

Congratulations......Obama already changing the political map and helping a democrat win a seat that was suppose to go republican. This demonstrates that Obama has the possibility of changing the political map and win "red" states.

This was cool, but remember, this was in illinois, barack obama's home state. He should have a lot of pull.

Republicans have proven themselves to be nothing but blind, greedy and corrupt. It's gotten so that I don't believe anything they say anymore. The last eight years have turned them from the 'no new taxes' party into the 'borrow, tax and pocket' party. The $10 trillion debt they've racked up is shameful, as is the war, and their handling of our economy.

Of course the Republicans can say that as they have a butt wooping coming there way in 08. It may even be the extinction of Republicans as the Democrats have a good (will be a hard fight though) to get 60 seats in the senate.

Business as usual. Yes it is. On his coattails Obama says. Well that is business as usual. Taking credit for someone else's election. Hillary 08 !!

Hilliary Clinton, do America a favor and exit this contest for President. The agreement and/or arrangement she and Bill made in college was simply that. Thay didn't have a marriage like most, they were all about the power. They both planned to be president and that's why their union has worked. This is also why she stuck by Bill with all of the affairs he has had during their marriage, from Governor to President, and there has been many! I believe the rumors that are now coming to the front that claims Hilliary is a lesbian is true. America does not need a lesbian in the white house. If that is the case Bill will continue with his affairs with other women, we will have to deal with that mess again, because he will have too much time on his hands and Hilliary being a lesbian is not good because she will try to run the country on her confused emotions like she has done with her failing campaign. We see her on television crying when something doesn't go her way. Hilliary I don't know who will receive this suggestion, but I pray whoever receives it will get it to you and you hopefully will do the right thing and exit this race. You can't beat McCain! The reason so many democrats are voting now is because of Barrack Obama! If he doesn't become the party's nominee, you have no chance of beating McCain. You have too much baggage. We remember the scandals of the 90's with White Water.. the whole Ken Starr thing and the impeachment of Bill Clinton! This is why the media don't like you it has nothing to do with the media being soft on Barrack Obama. You have a lot of negative history. When Barrack wins the nomination, every negro in america, democrat and other supporters will come out to vote for him in November, with that we will beat the republicans in the popular vote as well as the electorial college. Should you win the nomination, there is a lot of talk that people will not go to the polls to vote in November and others are saying that they will vote for McCain, inspite of them being a democrat. Truth is, a lot of republicans are voting for you in the primary because they know they can beat you in November. Like I said Obama will cause more democrats to vote for him should he become the nominee. With Obama, Democrats win, with you we loose, get out of the race please!

Wow... Senator Obama is actually taking credit for someone else winning a seat in Congress?
This is a joke right? Are we being punked?
Next stop, King Obama?
Unreal... Give us a BREAK!!!

Now we have proof that Obama's currency in hope has an effect on other campaigners. In a match-up between an Obama backed candidate (the underdog) and a McCain backed candidate (the frontrunner), the Obama candidate wins on the message of change! Yes, Illinois! You did it and you should be soooooo proud. As a Pennsylvanian backing Obama and getting ready for our April primary, I am heartened not for myself but for all the young folks out there who are electrified by this charismatic man! Let our young people carry the day!

Yes, people are sick of Bush and tired of business as usual in Washington, and that's why the Democrats will finally be able to take over Congress and the presidency again. If those running are Democrats with a solid platform and record, they will win whether Obama or Clinton or some other Democrat is backing them. So, Foster is right, Republicans can not be saved from defeat against strong Democratic challengers, regardless of who backs them.

Just the beginning of things to come. Hang on folks, the Obama train is coming .......SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP

Another obviously indication that citizens want CHANGE! But, the Clintons will continue the gutter politics and hand the presidency to the Republicans for 8 more years of status quo. Yes, eight years because many of us will wash our hands of the Democratic party and bogus democratic processess.

Hi Pennsylvania. Listen, I know you've been targeted as falling in lock-step with a demographic which the media has already set in concrete. I guess that makes you a "conservative" (read: "racist"), "blue collar" "meat and potatoes" voter who is buying what the political ads are telling you to think – and you'll vote the way the pundits are telling you to vote.

Really? Is that you?

Come on Pennsylvania, do your homework. Roger Clemens' wife may have stood by her man, she may have even dabbled in his HGH doses, but I'll bet she couldn't go an inning on the mound.

One of the two candidates has more years of elected experience than the other, and that same candidate has more foreign-relations experience than did Bill Clinton in 1992.

Do your homework Pennsylvania. Turn off the TV and do your homework. I believe in you!

Pelosi & the democrats know they can't keep going to the Obama store without paying the bill. They have to give him the nomination. He will win NY, CA & possibly even TX in a general election. And win in the south where Hillary will lose. He also help elections like Foster & give them huge majorities in both houses. That's why Hillary is angling for VP now.

It is funny to me that Obama had the time to make a ad for someone else but didn't have the time to hold meetings on one of the major problems in the US .Looks like first on his list would be to hold meeting then running for President and then make a ad for a fellow person from Illinois .

we as women have proven we can do a lot of things at once run households take care of children work oust side of home take care of budget and to many other thing to list
So let put a women in the office she will be able to get things done
Hillary 2008

HELLO! POP THAT COLLER SENETOR OBAMA! YOU ARE THE MAN!

this is not a sign of obama's strength. is a sign of how badly the republicans situation is.

Another bad news McCain.

Superdelegates should give this some thought. Would a Clinton ad have had the same effect? If not, they may want to take the keys away from her demolition derby car.

This year is and will continue to break all historical statistics. Forget all the "red and blue" states, Republican and Democratic states, large and small states. This election year will be historical as it already has shown in this campaign and any statistics based on history are extinct. Stating historical statistics is just political rhetoric and is no longer valid. Like the late 60's shifted from a Democratic to Republican nation, the reverse is going to happen in this decade because America is sick of the BULLY Republican party that uses fear to scare people. We are sick of it and the American people are beginning to finally stand up to the BULLY party and will put them in there place.

Great work voters! And congratulations Bill Foster!

And it begins!!! Notice it was LEAD by OBAMA!!! What has Hillary done except drag down our party, make back room deals, whine and Bash Obama since she started on this single minded obsessive pursuit of her " entitlement"??

One of the things that this shows is Obama's ability to mobilize people. I think that's key and his opponents try to play that down, but that's what's really happening. Youngsters like myself, who are tired of business as usual in Washington, are ready for real change. And he represents that better than any other candidate.

While Hillary will energize the Republican base bringing them out in droves to vote against her, Barrack Obama will have long coattails. If you want a super-majority in both houses of congress, make Obama the democratic nominee.

Experience only matters if it improves your judgment. Hillary voted to give George Bush the power to invade Iraq and didn't learn anything from it because she then went and voted to give him authority to use military force in Iran by declaring their army a terrorist organization.

While it may be only one seat in the House, this is a huge coup for the Democratic Party (as well as Illinois): with all the doubt being visited upon the Democrats on account of their unresolved nomination process, this is a significant moral victory.

Once again, MORE evidence that our country is ready for the positive democratic change that ONLY Obama can bring!

This is impressive!

Way to go. WE THE PEOPLE are speaking loud and clear... no business as usual in Washington. .. we've had enough. I'm not stupid enough to not realize this will bring on a whole new bunch of crap from the reps and the queen, but cha know what... people are getting more and more wise to the bull..illuminating the truth

Where is Newt Gringrich when his party needs him?

Look America we have to get this right this time Barack Obama NEEDS to become our next President. His has it all a peacful spirit and he can bring the country together better that the Clinton's Look some folk want this to get ugly and it can but do we need this as a nation no the only way I will vote for A DREAM TEAM TICKET is if Obama is the President. I know I am the only on thinking like this if Hillary steals the election THIS is going to cause an cry!!!!!!!

A sign of things to come in November ... IF Obama is the Democratic nominee for President. If Hillary is the nominee, Republicans will turn out in droves to vote against her and FOR Republican candidates for Congress.

Clearly, Obama has a coat tail effect which bodes well for November.

Congratulations to Bill Foster and Barack Obama.

,” National Republican Congressional Committee spokeswoman Karen Hanretty said Saturday. “…The one message coming out of 2008 so far is that what happens today is not a bellweather of what happens this fall.”

What about the election of 2006? The trend started then and has been gaining momentum. It is hard to deny that the American people are tired of the same old politics in Washingrton and are looking for a fresh approach.

Way to go!

Obama – Vice President '08

It is time that at least some members of our congress be scientists, like Bill Foster, to make laws that address the problems of our technically advanced country. The lawers, money managers and other non scientist have not done so well in the past.

Obama's coattails already working!! Take note Superdelegates!

One more in the good guy side Right on

And it's all the saviours doing? Obama got him elected. What a load of crap. He was ahead lond before Obama started paying lip service to him. But I forgot " the hope of the world" has arrived to fix everything. God Amricans are stupid

Hillary Clinton does not even care!

McCain stumping for Oberweis and Obama backing Foster

Foster wins

Go Obama!!!!

This is one of the reasons why the Republicans prefer to run against the Clintons instead of Obama. With all the new committed voters he brought to the Democratic Party, his coattails are much longer than those of the Clintons. Besides, the Clintons' record of helping democrats get elected is dismal. Bill lost both houses to the Republicans with a big margin, in addition to two consecutive presidential elections. Another reason is that in contrast to McCain, Obama is a transformational candidate, which make him more formidable than the Clintons.

I voted for Foster because Oberweis ran such a negative campaign. I have no intention of supporting NObama – the egotistical liar of Illinois – and could care less who he endorses.

I really hope this victory is an indication that the nation is totally fed up with the Republicans and their destructive agenda against the American people. They have gutted our government, destroyed our economy and have brought grief and suffering to our men and women of our Armed Forces. Send more of these un-americans home, kick them out of office and let the Democrats, or Ralph Nader, rebuild our great and beautiful country.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE. NOW.

HAH!

Roll that up and smoke it, GOP.

Ask for solutions and you will receive solutions. Congratulations to Bill Foster on his victory and kudos to Senator Obama for his support which appears to have been instrumental in this victory. This is just a taste of the victory that Democrats will enjoy in November when Senator Obama gets the Democratic nod.

Obama '08~REAL change we can believe in.

This is a very poor article. Firstly, the State in question is mentioned nowhere in the first half of the article. While I knew where Hastert held his seat, I doubt your entire audience did. Further, there is no mention made of how much (if anything) Obama or other Democrats spent on the campaign, suggesting that only Republicans did any spending. Finally, why is there no mention of Hillary?? Your writer argues that "The race had shaped up to be a presidential face-off of sorts, with McCain stumping for Oberweis and Obama backing Foster." Excuse me? Isn't that a little premature? Why is Obama the presumptive Democratic candidate?

I think this is a bellweather of what will happen in the fall. Democrats will rule!

For the good of the Democratic party...Hillary should step down now.

But Bill is probably desperately counting on her presidency in order

pay off past favors.....that accounts for the dirty politics.

This is good news! Indianapolis is having a special congressional election on Tuesday. I hope this trend continues.

Good for Obama And when will CNN actually read the results in Texas and realize that after the caucus is added in, Obama wins Texas. The final results will be Obama 98 delegates, Clinton 95 delegates.

OBAMA WINS TEXAS!

Check the facts and get it straight.

Shows the power of Obama!!

Is CNN going to report the donations of Rezko to the Clinton campaign?

Is it going to update its delegate count?

Is it finally going to be a fair and balanved news source or continue to pander for ratings??

Congratulations on gaining another seat in the democratic party!

Puerto Rico has changed the rules of their election in the past few days. They changed from a Caucus to a Primary! The New York Times reported this but CNN has not yet. This obviously favors the Clintons and the leader of the democratic party in PR is a longtime Clinton supporter. Should be we changing the rules to favor the other candidate? Most logical people would say this is unfair.

What is also unfair is the fact that Puerto Rico has 55 delegates which is more than "real" states such as Kentucky, Mississippi, Wyoming, South Dakota, West Virginia, etc. CNN, why does PR have more voice than voters in real states? Please do some investigative reporting on this.

This proves that Obama can beat McCain anytime, anyday....
We don't need Clinton, so Bill should just keep quiet about Clinton-Obama ticket...Let 'em try again in 8 years time. Period

Yes, good job..

This is a great example of how Obama can help Democrats grow the party's power in Congress. Obama at the top of the ticket can be a powerful force for sweeping in new Democratic Senators and House members in November. This is just a preview of the great coattails Obama has the potential to create.

Obama helped the democratic party overtake a republican seat in Illinois that is "always" a republican district. Makes me think of the Hillary supporters saying that Obama's wins in "red" states don't matter. Yes they do because he obviously has cross over appeal and can carry "red" states.

WOW... It just keeps getting better!!!
I am personally happy when a Democrat takes a congressional seat but I don't think that Senator Obama should take the credit??? That is a bit pompous...
I don't think he won because of Obama, he won because he was the right person for the job and we already have a Democratic Congress.
That is just plane big-headed to think that you are the cause of someone's success... Just another sign of things to come!!! King Obama!

What? Hillary didn't support the democratic candidate? Typical I wonder if she is accepting lots of money from the Good Ol'boy Party to stay in the race she will lose with pledged delegates.

Congrats! Whether Democract or Repulbican..I think to have real change it has to start from the bottom to up. Ths is a start. Hopefully both parties are hearnig the voters loud and clear now!

"You won't see me as a vice presidential candidate, you know, I'm running for president," said Obama.

Cocky Much?

I denounce and reject Obama's right to steal the election via the media bias and the corrupt rules of the DNC.

Did you think the electorate would not notice?
Took some longer than others, but now the corruption has been revealed and it will impact the NOV outcome, even if it proves to be too late for the primary.
Clinton is the clear winner if everyone who wanted to vote GOT to vote, and had their CAST ballot count.
Then too- the independents and cross-over republicans have weighed in on who is the nominee of the democratic party. SILLY SILLY SEASON in politics.

Does this add one new superdelegate to the total? Are there now 2025 needed to win? Presumably, this is an Obama superdelegate pickup.

The National Republican Congressional Committee put over $1.2 million into this campaign, about 20% of their cash on hand. They knew that this was important and it does show that they are in very justifiable trouble.

Great News! It always helps to have a clean, honest politician – and there are just a few – to campaign for you !

It's amazing to mean nonetheless, that the Clinton spin doctors can twist and turn the truth and facts anyway they want ... aided by an indifferent media, by 'journalist' who are more moderators and servants to the powerful than they are our critical eyes and ears.

Why is it that so many people fall for the Clinton spin ? Is it the lack of education or is it the fast-but-do-not-think-about-it news style ? The media has educated folks working for them, I think ... CAN they not work out the spin for us or do they not WANT to or are they not ALLOWED to ?

I think that a true democracy needs a more independent media (and better educated voters who can handle a more independent media).

OBAMA'08

BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES, BECAUSE OF THE CHARACTER!

The Republican party has seen anything yet. Wait until November 2008. If the Dems Super Delegates don't Screw up at the convention, the Dem Party will win in November.

Dems 08

Ok- let's take notice! The call for change has happened in an area the Republicans have ruled a long time. The GOP put up lots of money and John McCain backed the opponent!
Wake up Democrats! Obama really WILL bring change. Clinton is Washington politics at it's worse.

I had already switched over to Clinton- but now it has come down to the issue of the people's RIGHT to vote. And I now denounce and reject Obama on constitutional grounds.

Clinton is now fighting the battle for the RIGHT to vote- a right that we have all been taking for granted because our constitution guarentees it. But the DNC thinks it can make rules to over ride the constitution and disenfranchise the voters.
The General Media is silent on the issue.
The African American talking heads, like Ronald Martin and Amy Holmes, feel that Obama is entitled to win- even if it is by cheating and stealing the election. White people spewing such bias would be silenced and fired.

People reclaim the democratic process- give everyone who wants to vote the right to exercise that right.

"The race had shaped up to be a presidential face-off of sorts, with McCain stumping for Oberweis and Obama backing Foster."

So apparently Obama already won the nomination? Come on CNN, I expect better reporting.

Clinton 08

Maybe this is a sign of how unstoppable Barack Obama will be on the TOP of the ticket!

The people of Illinois should know better, your political business is the same as usual in Washington. All the things you preach, you would stop, you do. Double talking and use of lobbyist and special interest groups.

An Obama win is the voice of Oprah, the weight of the Kennedy name, the influence of Kerry and Dean and the corruption of the DNC speaking.

An Obama win is the result of disenfrachising voters- via exclusive Caucuses, and iIlegal DNC rules that deny people their vote.

An Obama win is the result of Media swaying public opinion For HIM and Against Clinton.

A Clinton win is the voice of the people, showing up to vote AGAINST all bias and odds. It is the will of the people who actually BELIEVE in the Democratic process.

Congratulations to Foster. This is great news for the Obama camp – it goes to show how he can help the downticket dems in the GE. I hope the other SD's notice.

Man the republicans are almost as ridiculous at spinning things as the Clintons. This is a bad sign for republicans. When Obama is the nominee for the democrats, you can expect to see more "upsets" in the fall that will bring in a coalition of change to Washington to allow President Obama use his "magic wand" on Washington.

Not a bell weather. More like a Democratic tidal wave.

$42 million dollars to send informational letters? How stupid is that? $4 a gallon gas when it shows we are actually using less?? But, NOW, it's because the dollar is weak. The US owes China billions of dollars in debt. Where is the oil in Iraq going?

Bush was against torture before he was for it...

The country is ready for an impeachment of this lying, criminal administration.

Hillary '08

I hope Senator Obama wins but
you should not rule this out Senator Obama if Hillary wins
its whats *BEST* for the democratic party that really counts come the fall and together either way you would be *unstoppable*

Very good. I think this is a sign of things to come.

Obama 2008

CNN as usual through unique spin made this story about Obama. Congratulations on your creativeness.

Change is in the air and its not spring. Finally their will be intelligent's in Washington , by the way No way; will Obama take HILLARY as a running mate it is another subtle manipulation played on the American public by the Clintons, Obama is to smart to fall for that he will not be lulled into letting down his guard.

Obama steal the primary at your own peril.
The disenfranchised will not back you in the end if Clinton was knocked out of the race by unfair Media coverage, unfair caucus system, and the DNC denying voters in 2 states, their constitutional RIGHT to vote.
3rd world politics?
In the end democrats who believe in democracy won't stand by their man Obama, if that is the case. We all were willing to go with either at the start.
Now only Clinton is an option since she is the only champion of the people- no arm twisting there. Just facts.

This was a great strategy from the Obama camp in its inevitable fight for superdelegates. Not only did Barack Obama provide an endorsement for Bill Foster, but his campaign organization helped by providing some material support, including volunteers and a functional phone banking system to help Mr. Foster's campaign reach out to voters.

Clearly, Barack Obama just gained a superdelegate in Bill Foster. However, more significant than that, he sent a clear message to the other superdelegates that Barack Obama would provide a huge coat tail in Congressional races around the country this Fall. So yes, in the Presidential Race, states like Wyoming will probably fall in the Republican column, but Barack Obama, might end up nonetheless bringing out enough voters to get some extra Congressional seats.

Wow, Obana's ego gets bigger every second. Next he will be claiming he is responsible for the sun coming out today. He will soon need the world to land the plane carrying his ego

let's get all the Republicans out!

I would bet money that Senator Clinton backed him also, but it would be just like CNN to tilt it the other way, and implicitly allow the readers to draw the conclusion that, "hey, Obama's support has weight, see? We should vote for him!" How manipulative and self serving!

Voters.....Who represents "AMERICA" best ? Who would our "FRIENDS" around the world like to UNITE with ?
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

I'm a Republican – and I support Obama....its good that he is showing how he CAN unite the country. Good for him – contribute to him – I did.

Another Obama Democratic victory over john mc cain. Obama the tiger is on the prowl.OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA THE TIGER,Obama said i (“You may think you have to wait until November to vote for change. But here in Illinois, you can start Saturday March 8th. That’s when you can vote to send Bill Foster to Congress,” said Obama in a campaign ad for the underdog candidate.)OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA THE TIGER,OBAMA THE TIGER,YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

for all those Americans who want either Hillary or Obama remember they are both *Democrats*!!
If you dont want another *same old Washington* get out there and vote for Democrats at the state and federal level in the fall election
That way when either Hillary or Obama get the nomination either one or the other will have a *majority * in the house and senate to get their bills through like healthcare and changes in the Iraq war that is tearing the economy down
In spite of how you feel about either , get past that and vote DEMOCRATIC
McCain is just more BUSH and his policies
say *goodbye* to the past 8 years of hell!!!

This is a sign of real change of which Senator Obama speaks. . . . .Why has cnn stop allowing the comments on Senator Obama's win in
Wyoming? And comments on the delusions of Hillary's Joint ticket?

It just so happens that the sleeping little girl in Clinton's "twilight zone"
style telephone ad, is a precinct captain for Senator Obama's campaign.
She wants to run a counter ad for Obama. This is priceless.

YES WE CAN.

I am Native American.
I am appalled by the racial bias of Roland Martin and Amy Holmes.
They want an Obama win even if it has to be a stolen election.

Let's face it, Obama has just a slight lead- not impressive since the caucus system favors his demographic and handicaps Clinton. And, millions of votes CAST by Clinton supporters in Florida are not getting counted.

A stolen Victory is no victory at all- even for an African American.

Obama's coattails work!

That's why so many red state superdelegates, governors, senators etc. like Obama at the top of the ballot.

More evidence that he can expand the electoral playing field. One thing that helped Foster greatly was a well-organized get out the vote machine that the state party had organized to beef up Obama's totals in the Super Tuesday primary, and Obama himself took the time to cut an ad for Foster's campaign.

go obama

Thats what i do not like about politics.... Especially republicans... First it is "Every vote counts" then Its " ...one election in one state does not prove a trend."
Make up your mind and/or take defeat when it is handed to you!

Oberweis has been running for an Illinois congressional seat for many years. It's not surprising that he lost again.

That said, I'm glad that Hastert's seat went to a Dem. It shows that the Bush stench spreads far and wide

The time for change has come. Sen. Obama is already showing his potential for the type of change this country needs and deserves.

Obama 08

a trend of things to come" that is so right.obama 09

These results show what it will be like in November with Obama as head of the Democratic ticket,

Doesn't this prove something to the democrats? Obama will bring many
more democrats into Washington.
GO OBAMA

The Power of OBAMA!

This is exactly why the Democrats need Barack Obama on the top of the ticket....

They can win in Republican districts...

Make '08 a tidal shift to the Democratic party!

Giving Hillary the nomination would save Republican seats.

This is huge news! Bill Foster would have lost that election if he had Hillary backing him. So this means alot for the upcoming district races that will be coming in the fall and it shows that Obama can deliver for the democratic party and I seriously doubt the polarizing and smarmy nature that Hillary exudes. Superdelegates need to pay attention to this.

Perhaps if the superdels pick Hillary, Obama should should switch and run as an Independent. Then alas Obama supporters will have a valid voice.

Its funny how Bill Clinton is trying to use Obama's name to get votes for his wife. I thought his wife has already endorsed John McCain and condemned Barack Obama. This is really desperate Bill

I'm glad for the coverage of this special election – but seriously? – you couldn't find a usable picture of the either candidate? you had to use one of Obama?

Obama, always taking credit but never responsibiliy. We need solutions not speeches. I promise I wouldn't swoon and faint at his concerts!!!

business as usual? aren't the "followers" seeing that obama is NO DIFFERENT from any other politician?

This is a big story for several reasons. First, this sends a message to a lot of super delegates sitting on the fence. Second, change isn't going to happen unless a lot of seats are picked up in congress. Obama means real change.

Haha Hastert,it's time for change!

Obama is the visible frontrunner candidate. It can be seen that this so called 'movement' energizes people and gives them hope. While the republicans may disagree about Obama they laugh knowing that the biggest help to the GOP right now is Hillary Clinton.

sure sign of things to come

"The one message coming out of 2008 so far is that what happens today is not a bellweather of what happens this fall.”

Denial is not just a river in Egypt.

lets clean out anybody who has been in washington dc 8 years. how do you change the change if it is the same old people doing the same old things. this is why we the tax payers still think the clintons will cut deals with those strange people in the backroom called super what???? THIS IS A SIGN of things to come. Obama won 12 straight and then lost 3. He is back now with 1 and mississippi will make 2, IS THAT 14 OUT OF 18???? do what??? doesn't matter??? super get rich will put in clinton and not the majority votes????

Figures Obama would try to claim victory for this...Its all about him or he thinks it is ....His coat tails do not go this far ... He is in for a rude awakening come April 22nd in Pennsylvania. Then lets watch him flash his anger like he did the night Ohio and Texas went for Hillary ...!!!

Awesome. As Illinois residents, we know firsthand that Obama's the man. And the rest of the country is catching on fast. That district will be better served by Bill Foster than it ever was by Dennis Hastert. American is hungry for change and looking forward to democratic solutions in 2008!

Congratulations, Congressman Foster!

OBAMA '08!!!

And the other signs that things to come, when Senator Clinton wins Pennsylvania?
Yup...here we go again...the media never learns there lessons in trying to glorify Senator Obama.
Calling SNL