March 10, 2008
Posted: 08:27 AM ET
Clinton noted Sunday pledged delegates can still vote for whomever they choose.
Clinton noted Sunday pledged delegates can still vote for whomever they choose.

(CNN) — In a new interview, Hillary Clinton again seems to raise the prospect that "pledged" delegates - those awarded based on election results - might still be considered up for grabs..

"There are elected delegates, caucus delegates and superdelegates, all for different reasons, and they're all equal in their ability to cast their vote for whomever they choose," she told Newsweek in an interview published Sunday. "Even elected and caucus delegates are not required to stay with whomever they are pledged to."

After a similar reference earlier this year drew sharp criticism from Obama supporters, the Clinton campaign said that they had not been planning to try to actively convince the Illinois senator's pledged delegates to switch sides, and would not do so in the future.

Barack Obama leads Clinton among all Democratic delegates, 1,527 to 1,428, in the latest CNN count. Among pledged delegates, Obama leads Clinton 1,328 to 1,190.

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Frank in Missouri   March 10th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Sure, the entire concept of 'Democracy' does not matter to Clinton as long as she get nominated and elected to be president.

Imagine Barack Obama would utter such nonsense … would there not be the 'Big Bang' in the media? Now that Clinton says it, it's a small headline far down in the ticker at best. "Well, we mentionened it." CNN can say … hardly doing their job of holding the politicians accountable and keeping us really informed.

OBAMA'08 for the American People, for Democracy !

greg   March 10th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Hillary should be consistent in her position on the rules. On one hand, she wants the Florida and Michigan delegates seated, clearly a departure from the rules the Democrat party laid out. She doesn't want to disenfranchise these voters - a noble position.

On the other hand, she wants to go after the Super delegates to get them to push her over the top, even though she won't win the popular vote nor the pledged delegates. The rules of the party state that the Super delegates can vote any way they want. However, wouldn't this be disenfranchising the voters and delegates in all of the primary states?

Michael Guinn Ventura, CA   March 10th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

This woman is amazing! People with OR without a college degree don't need a second look to see what is going on here. Wake up Democrats! She will do or say anything to "win"!
The Clinton talking heads that get on these blogs and spew her fear and hate message need to sit back, think about this last article, and join the Movement for real CHANGE. It's not too late. We are supposed to be Democrats! This latest is Republican tactics RAW!
Enough Hillary— Go Away!

Walt   March 10th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Pathetic; so why do we have the Primaries then Mrs. Clinton? Only to have you say at the end of the day; Pledged Delegates and the will of the People do not count since the Del. can do what they want at the Convention: Hope this whole thing will be settled in April, then the Dem. can concentrate on defeating McCain in Nov. Obama is the true Statesman.

rhonimus   March 10th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Wow! just when you thought you've heard it all!

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   March 10th, 2008 11:28 am ET

WHAT'S THE NEWS WORTHINESS OF A STORY ABOUT SOMEONE WHO DID A COMMERCIAL AND SUPPORTS ANOTHER CANDIDATE. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW THAT COMMERCIALS ARE DONE FOR MONEY NOT BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN THE PERSON OR PRODUCT, UNLESS THEY SAY THEY PERSONALLY ENDORSE THE PRODUCT OR PERSON.
SO PLEASE BE UPFRONT WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND TELL THEM THAT YOU SUPPORT OBAMA.

MyMy   March 10th, 2008 11:28 am ET

For all of those that insist that the superdelegates must respect the wishes of the public and the popular vote, my question is how do you propose that be done?

If you wish for the SD to respect the wishes of the electorate, it is very reasonable to expect them to respect the wishes of their specific electorate; i.e the South Carolina SDs should endorse Senator Obama. Taking this approach, Senator Clinton gets the bulk of the SDs as she has won the states that have the most SD.

Proportional representation at a state level or at a national level don't appear to make sense as this approach would negate the need for SDs all together. The DNC, when they created the role of the SD, definitely did not create the role with the intent of the role having no purpose.

While the level of vitriolic rhetoric is extremely high surrounding this issue, it is important that people take a step back and look at the actual intent in having super delegates. We may not be happy with the results but we should be willing to look at this with logic rather than emotion.

DP   March 10th, 2008 11:26 am ET

She has lost her mind.

Aaron   March 10th, 2008 11:23 am ET

question:
Is there a way we could all stop phrasing the FL/MI situation as "their votes don't count". The fact of the matter is each of the states leaders knowingly chose to have their votes count in this way. there is a big difference. the people of MI and FL would not feel so "disenfranchised" if their votes would have psychologically altered the race as they planned and a nominee was picked as a result.

Independent   March 10th, 2008 11:23 am ET

She is a political monster.

Mondo, NY   March 10th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Sad truly. I always said that even if Obama did not win I would support Hillary. But I am finding it harder and harder to think about that. The more she talks the more I turn away. She should be campaigning for the people not for the delegates!

Bruce, Harpers Ferry, WV   March 10th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Being a Republican, I am enjoying this on soooooo many levels.

Lilia, from PA   March 10th, 2008 11:22 am ET

I agree we have seen ENOUGH of Hillary's BIG EGO, she certainly is a great example of the ME GENERATION.

BUT, don't worry, she is only SHOOTING HERSELF IN THE FOOT. I don't know why the press doesn't ask her the right questions. I think they are afraid of BILL fist fithing with them or point his finger at them. As Tom Dashel said in MEET THE PRESS "It is the first time in AMERICAN'S history that some one who is bihind in delegate numbers is offering the front runner the VP position." IMAGINE THAT Why the press doesn't aske her, how can that make sense!!!!

MARK MY WORDS!!!! beilive it or not HILLARY WILL BE CAMPAINING FOR OBAMA THIS FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elaine, HK   March 10th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Hillary, you really makes me very sick as the campaign unfolds. With this new interview you had, really makes Samathan Power's description of you "MONSTER" really seems TRUE. TRUE .TRUE
To all US voters, is this the kind of President you want??????

VOTE OBAMA
VOTE OBAMA/EDWARD as your DREAM TEAM for 2008.

VOTER FOR TRUTH AND DIGNITY IN AMERICA   March 10th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Well ain't that good news. That makes Hillary happy. See
the picture above at how Happy the loud mouth cackler
liar, coniver of a Woman Hillary is?

OBAMA FOR PRES. Not Vice Pres. Under a liar, well 2
liars.

pd4hillary   March 10th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Yeah, considering a lot of his wins were in open primary states where Rep crossed over to vote the weaker candidate, Obama. They've just now pulled some smoke and mirrors to make it look like they would do so for HRC in Texas, but I don't think so. Whatever the Rep say in public, do the opposite Dems. The nominee should really be a Dem nominee. That is the original purpose of the superdelegates, but since O has taken over the narrative that they would be thwarting democracy for voting HRC over him, she should fire back on all cylinders!!

Sherry in Kentucky   March 10th, 2008 11:19 am ET

This could be the year of the third party candidate if she ends up pulling this off. If it looks like she stole this from Barack, I will vote for Nader. I don't want the republicans to get it, but I can not give my vote to someone who cheats. Hillary, please play nice! The more you do and say these divisive things, the higher your negatives are going to go. I don't want to lose this again! It's too important!!!

Darryl   March 10th, 2008 11:19 am ET

The Clinton are up to there same old dirty tricks and they believe the rule of election like the rule of law does not apply. Just ask Peter Paul or just google Paul vs Clinton.

Karen   March 10th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I like Joan's CHEATOCRATS!!!

The Superdelegates need to step in and put this thing to bed, before Billary rips the party in two and the Republicans gain any more of an edge.

Vig   March 10th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian   March 10th, 2008 11:18 am ET

I don't see anything wrong with her comments. She's just reminding the delegates representing the gullible voters (those that were duped by her fake crying, her lying, her turning a vote against her into a vote against women, etc.) that they can still vote for Obama.

Michelle   March 10th, 2008 11:18 am ET

What a monster!!! I am a woman, and I refuse to vote for her. It sucks, because I honestly would love to have a woman president one day, just not someone who is coniving and evil like HRC. Hopefully by the end of this election, Obama will go on to the General Election, and her political stance will go down the tubes. I do not want her to be involved in American Politics at all, not even a janitor in the White House. She represents the bad and evil in this country. We need something different and fresh. Obama is that person.

Andrew   March 10th, 2008 11:17 am ET

These sotrs of underhanded tactics make me sick. Wake up America! Vote for Obama to show her that our voices will not be silenced.

Scott   March 10th, 2008 11:17 am ET

So let me get this straight.

1. She wants to make sure the voters of Michigan and Florida have their voices heard (Benefits Clinton)

2. She wants to make sure that the Super Delegates ignore the popular vote and cast their ballot for who they think would be a better leader (Benefits Clinton - and contradicts point 1)

3. Says that Pledged delegates can vote for whomever they want regardless of the vote turnout (Benefits Clinton - Contradicts point 1)

She doesn't have a set of morals, she operates based on what serves her NOW.

Does she care about the voice of the people?

NO, she only cares that she wins.

To you delusional Clinton supporters, if this were Obama doing this you would be raising hell against him.

If Clinton was in the lead and Obama was doing this, he would be getting intense pressure to just drop out, and the country would be calling him a sore loser.

FACT…

t   March 10th, 2008 11:17 am ET

How do people seriously not see she is completely full of B.S. She's the biggest hypocrite I've ever seen in american politics. First the superdelegates have the right to decide, then they dont and its the popular vote, now its the pledged delegates can switch, which IS the voice of the people. And you say you want florida and michigan to, only if they vote for you though right. If they dont then they dont count like the other 29 states, most overhelmingly, against you. And i'm simplifying this hypocracy.

dutch bob   March 10th, 2008 11:16 am ET

This is damaging to America. Please do not give her the opportunity to get away with it… The dutch would prefer Obama.

Darryl   March 10th, 2008 11:16 am ET

A special invite to Hillary Clinton your cordially invited to remain in the Senate or retired with your Husband and Mexico and you can help turnaround the economy.

George   March 10th, 2008 11:15 am ET

but obama doesnt have a chance in hell of winning.. there will be no caucuses in the nov election.
and i for one, will not let this election go to red states that voted for him just to push our real chance at the white house out dont be fooled again dems…Wake up people and get out there and fight for whats ours….im glad that Texas and Ohio dumped out the kool aid…

Hillary unsensord   March 10th, 2008 11:15 am ET

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It is good to know who will govern the only country that you love.
Enjoy the videos about Hillary and business partner

Ed   March 10th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I feel sorry for all the negative people who have posted on this sight. Not only must all of your lives be horribly miserable; but, those around you have been dragged down to your wallowing levels. Your self-righteousness preceeds you as human beings.Certainly none of you are Christian, because if you were, you would not be speaking in such tones. It is why, because of people like you, personifying a bigoted Bush, that this country gets a bad rap throughout the world.

phillip, monterey ca   March 10th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Give it a break BILIARY you are killing the clinton name slowly and painfully i was a clinton supporter and i had blinders on when the clintons were attacked in the white house but OMG biliary and making my stomach turn and its very sad to see how low she will go i mean nothing is sacred when it comes to her being in power. what a sad day for AMERICA… GO BACK TO YOUR CAVE BILIARY…. run for your life chelsea while you still have morals

voter   March 10th, 2008 11:14 am ET

If the pledged delgates which are the voters don't count, then why does Hillary insist on having a redo election in Michagan and Florida after she agreed these states would not be seated in the convention. I am still puzzled by her reasoning.

Bernadine Platen   March 10th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Has there ever been an American politician, male of female, who has more consistently put personal ambition above ethics, honor, the rule of law, and the wishes of the American people? The only other one who comes to mind is her husband.

The people who are supporting her should be careful. She will abandon them just as quickly as she has put aside respect for the law.

God help America should she become president.

Ash   March 10th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I cannot believe her! Is it not disturbing to others how manipulative Senator Clinton is? I do not see how her supporters can feel good about voting for her! She will do ANYTHING to win at ANY cost, no matter what. This is getting absurd! Please do not elect this woman to office! What will she do to our country?

Lucas, Nashville TN   March 10th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Hillary continues to try to cheat to win. No surprise here, but way to go on making people have little faith in our Democracy.

You are so sad, Hillary. Sad indeed.

The people have resoundingly spoken for, and continue to speak for, Obama. Deal with it and go away.

von   March 10th, 2008 11:12 am ET

DO THE RIGHT THINGS OBAMA ALWAYS

Jen   March 10th, 2008 11:12 am ET

SHE IS CORRECT!

GO HILLARY

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

t   March 10th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Arin,
Holy crap I hope you are kidding, and if you arent it goes to show the nature of some hillary supporters. And you call obama supporter fanatics. At least we know how a democracy works. WOW. I can't believe I heard that statement out of an American's mouth

FRUSTRATED   March 10th, 2008 11:11 am ET

How many Obama supporters will vote for HRC given how she and her camp have conducted this primary? If the voters do not decide this notation it will be a travesty!! And we will loose all this new energy that has been generated as a result of this primary election season. Voters are going to be so disillusioned with this process. Who do you think is responsible for this new energy??????

d   March 10th, 2008 11:11 am ET

And so the Political process goes on. NO WONDER OUR COUNTRY & GOVERNMENT ARE A COMPLETE MESS!!!!! I , for one, HOPE that the delegates, whether they be regular delagates, caucas delagates or super delegates, VOTE THE WAY OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS. Anything else would be a complete Political farce. If that is how this HITLARY candidate thinks and believes, then she should be definitely OUSTED in any way possible from this Presidential run, and her Senator spot. She does NOT deserve to think she can be any part of this great country's political process.

You people want this Government back??? Start using your heads. VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE THAT WILL GIVE US OUR GOVERNMENT BACK, whether it be Ron Paul, Nadar, or another who will hopefully come into the fray before the actual elections. The candidates we have now is just too pitiful for the mess that our country is in. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!

Billary Huckabee   March 10th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Man, June 6th can not get here fast enough!!! Billary Huckabee is lower then I thought!!! I hope the people of Mississippi send her a loud message. Of course, the republiCONs will help keep it close for her. They will do whatever "Rush Limburger" tells them to do.

These real times require REAL LEADERSHIP, not tea party experience - Vote Obama 08

Elger Boer   March 10th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I thought this is a non partisan blog.

Where are the comments following Jessica, Mi at 10 am ??

Elger

LDFan   March 10th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Okay CNN, there are only about five comments in favor of Hillary on this page so don't dump this one…

I don't know how many of you actually pay attention to political primaries but what she said is true ad has been done before. In 1984 we had a similar situation in the Walter Mondale Gary Hart matchup. Senator Hart excelled at caucuses (similar to Obama) but learned a very important lesson. The caucuses have three rounds.
Round 1.) Elect delegates to a county convention
Round 2.) Elect delegates to a state convention
Round 3.) Elect delegates to the national convention

What we have witnessed so far has been round 1. Delegates are free to change their minds at each stage in the game. In 1984, by the time we got to round 3, many of Senator Hart's delegates changed their minds and decided to vote for Vice President Mondale.

Understand this very clearly…NO CAUCUS DELEGATES HAVE BEEN CHOSEN YET!!! We are only at the first round of voting. I still, for the life of me, don't even understand why they are figured into the totals. Like the Superdelegates (John Lewis comes to mind) they to can change their mind at will.

Joyce, BR, LA   March 10th, 2008 11:10 am ET

If she is allowed to steal the nomination, this Independent will either stay home or vote Republican!

KAK IL   March 10th, 2008 11:10 am ET

She is dispicable. If she STEALS the nomination, then my vote lies with McCain. I always said I'd never vote for McCain because I don't care for him HOWEVER he is the lesser of two evils.
How can anyone support this woman? I'm ashamed as a woman that she is the first woman candidate that could possibly be our president. She clearly only cares about her own agenda. Why else would she have stayed with Bill when he publicly humiliated her with his numerous white house affairs???
Wake up people…women especially. Don't let your desire to see a woman as president (and I for one don't wish to see this yet) cloud your better judgement. The Clintons only care about themselves. And she doesn't want Obama running with her…that is her tactic to try to swing votes. He wouldn't run with her anyway. Obama may be able to woo her voters if he wins the nomination but I guarantee his voters won't be swinging her way when she steals, cheats, and lies her way to the nomination. McCain will be president because of what she's doing to the democratic party…it's just sick!

von   March 10th, 2008 11:10 am ET

obama is the right man for the job the clinton or not we do the thing in mississippi GO OBAMA

Burt   March 10th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Please correct me if im wrong but i thought the whole reason for a convention was that if no one reached the number of delagates to win the nomanation you went to the floor of the convention pleading your case to try to convince people to swith there vote. After eqach revote and still no one with enough delagates you do it all over again till one sides convinces enough ppl to swicth till you have the number of delagates to put you over the top. They made the 2025 delagate rule for a reason, it did not say who ever had more would win you have to have 2025 to win so to reach that number of course you would have to get ppl to switch.

George Chinda   March 10th, 2008 11:09 am ET

How democratic is the DNC? The world is watching closely as the CLINTON'S scheme to subvert the will of the people, a situation that could make or mar the DNC chance of clinching the presidency.

Toto   March 10th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Hillary, please take your broom and fly away.

Amy   March 10th, 2008 11:09 am ET

So apparently CNN is supporting the Clintons. Hillary has bought ad space on the Election 2008 page!!! What gives guys? I know technically it's not supporting them but it certainly looks that way. Wow…the media and the Clintons are trying to steal this election. Hey, CNN…you're losing your credibility with this voter, and from what I can tell…quite a few others. This is one of those typical Clintonesque backroom deals I'm sure.

lgioia   March 10th, 2008 11:08 am ET

I think this system of pledged delegates needs to be tossed out
the window. Hillary won neveda , texas, ohio, and because of these
caucas areas, she comes out with less. Its beginning to seem real
strange. How could all the delegates be situated in one area where
he is supported and not have delegates all over the state where she
won. There is something wrong with this. It seems that all his
black supporters are going to these caucas' and thats why he is
winning all of the delegates. Most of hillarys support is not going
to these caucas because they are working? You know, picking a
president is not a popularity contest, like Obama trying to copy the
rock star preacher, Joel Osteen. One Joel Osteen is enough. And,
after all, Isn't that a form of plagerism.

Charles Douglas Lemay   March 10th, 2008 11:07 am ET

There only ONE WAY to stop this cancer on the Body Politic…

STOP VOTING FOR HER!

JUST…STOP…VOTING…FOR…HER!!!!!

Midnight 2   March 10th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Hillary is sick. Ask yourselves who would you want to answer that phone at 3:00 A.M. - a psycho who would stop at nothing to get what she wants? If so, Hillary 08 all the way!

To me her flip personality and low down dirty cheating ways are more frightening than a 3:00 A.M. phone call. And just think will Bill be next to her when the phone rings….

Larry Buchas   March 10th, 2008 11:07 am ET

None of the delegates will be pledged to her by the time the convention is over. Se even lost the girl in her ad. For the Clintons, desperate times require desperate measures.

Hillary, your kitchen sink will soon have everything run down the drain.

Tom Swift, NH   March 10th, 2008 11:07 am ET

`
… and Hillary Clinton is not bound by anything she pledges, either.

McCain '08
A Change You Can Live With

Forrest, SC   March 10th, 2008 11:06 am ET

For me, it has become as simple as ABC (anybody but Clinton)

HotHead   March 10th, 2008 11:06 am ET

GO HILLARY!! That's right……that's what it takes. If it were Obama doing everything it took to get the nomination, would you all be saying the same thing? Probably not. She's a fighter and that is what makes her the best candidate for the job. She will be fighting for all of you … even those who bash her now.

18-30 White Male   March 10th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Does Hillary actually believe that if god for bid she wins the monination that she will get Obama supporters to back her after all of the dirty political tricks and the "kitchen sink" mentality. She's got another thing comming if she thinks that..this is one voter that will absolutely not vote for her under ANY circumstances

Hillary for President   March 10th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Hillary for president. People are saying so much against her. It's because she is female. People are not ready to see a woman fight for anything, or be a strong leader. It's so backwards that people don't think a woman could be a good leader. We should be ashamed as women to even be calling her names. I guess as women we don't believe a woman could be good at anything accept taking a backseat to a man. Which is how it should be? I remember how she acted when President Bill Clinton had his life brought out for scrutiny. She was a strong person. She is trying to tell the public what is going on here, and she is fighting tooth and nail for something that she truly believes in. And yes I do want someone with a little good grace, and strength to be our president. She fights strong and she fights hard. If our country had to face a major crisis. I think she would be the one to fight and not look back, or have regrets. I don't want a president who thinks that having a roundtable discussion with our enemies is possible.

Johan Bc Canada   March 10th, 2008 11:05 am ET

HRC could be laughing a lot because if she wins, Bill will be "first lady."

Cherish   March 10th, 2008 11:05 am ET

She was never my choice, but I used to think she was decent. Now I just hope she falls into a wood chipper.

Mike   March 10th, 2008 11:05 am ET

So Hillary states a fact about the reality of the job expected of the three kinds of delegates and you rabid Obama supporters are too stupid to realize that? She wasn't "going low' or being "a miserable, two-faced, hypocritical human being". God forbid you anti-Hillary ranters and ravers would actually learn something about the political process. Here is another example of Obama supporters and surrogates stooping to immature name-calling because they can't understand facts and reality.

Anonymous   March 10th, 2008 11:04 am ET

I don't know about any of you. But, either way, if the Supers decide who the nominee is over the voice of the voters of this country, the nine voters in my family (2 rep., 3 Dems & 4 Ind) will all be voting REP. in the general election come November.

HH   March 10th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Hillary is you end up stealing this election. I pray John McCain wins so we are stuck with another term of Bush maybe then people will wake up.

vl   March 10th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Face it Obama people, if you count only PRIMARIES, not caucuses, Clinton would be ahead. I have friends in many of the "caucus" states and they've told me what a NIGHTMARE it was. Lying and stating no more ballots, taking a Clinton ballot out of hands and destroying them, and the part I find really offensive is the screaming and belittling Clinton supporters. Way to show your true american spirit, acting like a bunch of "thugs". If you want to blame anyone for stealing votes, look at Obama caucus supporters. Losers.

John   March 10th, 2008 11:03 am ET

wow she is unbelieveable. She will do and say anything to het the nomination. that wont work .

Obama 08.

Marilyn   March 10th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Obama and Hillary sharing the Democratic ticket is totally absurd. Obama has a vision to bring this country together . . . remember, "not a blue American or a red America . . . ONE America. Hillary does not share this vision because of her own personal ambitions. She would undermind Obama every chance she got. This is not what this country needs right now. She will NOT get my vote!!!

RD   March 10th, 2008 11:02 am ET

You simply have to shake your head. If it were anyone else, the shock-value would be much greater. But its Hillary…enough said.

Navybill   March 10th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Most of you people really don't get it do you?

Politics has not changed in America since the republic was established and it never will. All that happens during every election cycle some bozo comes along promising change and other bozos believe it can be accomplished. All this whining and carping contributes little in a positive manner.

Here's the deal. Read and learn about the issues (don't listen to the news speakers). Listen to what the cantidates say and compare that with their voting records. Step in the booth, vote, get out so the next person can vote, then accept what happens.

Stan   March 10th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Sure Billary, it could be "legal" to steal pledged delegates from your opponent in order to win…but is it moral?

Where's your conscience Billary?

Don't let your lust for power dictate what kind of person you are inside.

Joseph   March 10th, 2008 11:01 am ET

By hook or by crook the polarizing, pant-suited harpy is determined to win the nomination.

Just say no to the Clintons!

Anyone but Hillary '08!

Deb   March 10th, 2008 11:01 am ET

If Hillary think the pledge delegates should overturn their vote for Obama then why don't she join Karl Roves and don't get any sleep at night over their agreement for the Iraq war. Hillary is so full of s??t till it ain't pitful. She will not stop at anything and I hope she can't sleep at night knowing how bad our young women and men are fighting over there for nothing of a cause that will not benefit the American people except we fought another battle. We aren't going over there to live so why are we letting our people die like that. Hillary please so go sit down and stop being a fool. No one will ever vote for you now. You will not have my vote.

jfs Memhis, Tn   March 10th, 2008 11:01 am ET

She is unreal…………..especially that she would consider Obama as second on her ticket!!!!! Its outrageous for two reasons..First he leads in delegates and popular vote hoe insulting on Clintons Part……Second isn't this a little racists AGAIN… She figures that she should be on top of the ticket becuase she white and a woman!! What does she think that she's doing some one a favor here???? I'm insulted by her feminists garbage…and all of the negative baggage she's carrying. Pretty bad when the REPUBLICANS ARE behind her and she compliments MCCain on his experirnce. Are all of her supporters that out of touch with reality??? I think the time has come for the CLINTONS and their supporters to start there own party ….. that way they will stop trying to control the Democratic Party !!!

EC   March 10th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Clinton needs to get a grip. She needs a dictionary whenever she back peddles. Pledge delegate means they pledge their votes to you. Whether they chose to change their pledge is solely up to the delegates and NOT Sen. Clinton.

This is soooo typical of Sen. Clinton, what a CHEAT and a LIAR on so many fronts. She is a disgrace by the way she constantly changes the rules as if they don't apply to her but to everyone else.

Dirty politics is ALIVE and WELL in the Clinton camp.

Alta Jackson   March 10th, 2008 11:01 am ET

I cannot believe the number of people that are mud slingers toward a person who is running for office and do not know a thing about what they stand for or what they have voted for or against.

My son can tell you who voted for what law and who voted against it. Who works for childrens health care and for the programs to help the poor. What they have accomplish and what they have not and so when I went to vote I also read the history 0f what their record was of getting things done. I did not consider race or gender, but wanted to cast a educated vote. I do not vote for just one party, but after a careful study of what they have done for our country and the people in this country, I cast my vote. So stop slinging mud and get educated and then vote.

greg morra   March 10th, 2008 11:00 am ET

She's kicking, biting and scratching akin to a cat trapped in a corner …trying to escape.

"35 years of experience" doing what? Governors wife, President's wife, toad Senator (used NY as her lily pad).

It's often said stupid people don't know they're that stupid.

Just the Facts   March 10th, 2008 11:00 am ET

This is yet another desperate attempt from the Clinton Campaign to steal this election away from the voters. I'm sure no one is buying this…oh let me change my wording…we know someone is trying to buy it!

CW4Barak   March 10th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Billary clearly is meeting with people in the smoked filled back rooms cutting bribes and deals, which is why she is making these statements and suggesting that Obama could be her VP…that is what she is using her campaign money to do, pay people for favors and support. Billary needs to get a grip….remember GOD don't like ugly, and unfair game usually plays twice….and whily they are digging a ditch for Obama, they need to dig one for themselves also!

Linda   March 10th, 2008 11:00 am ET

She wants to make sure the voters voices are heard…. but she doesn't want to listen to them. She is basically saying that America is NOT a democracy. She doesn't even care about what that would do to the party, she can't see past her own ambitions. It's all about power and personal glory for her, this has nothing to do with the wellbeing of the American people.

Jason   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Nice one Clinton, can't let democracy get in the way of your presidency.

NY   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

People here need to stop with the emotions. She is saying the truth. In the end she could win the popular vote and be short on pledged delegates, would you then want the superdelegates to choose your candidate, just because he won pledged delegates? I guess so.

Dennis   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I cannot believe that anyone here is advocating that the Pledged Delegates should abandon the candidate they were elected to support. Hillary wouldn't be singing this tune if she were ahead. Similarly, she wouldn't be pushing for Michigan and Florida to have their delegates seated if she hadn't "won" those states. Her plan here is clear: I'm not going to actively campaign that pledged delegates for Senator Obama support me at the campaign, but I'm going to constantly remind them that they aren't tied to him. If I ever had any doubt about my choice for candidate, it is gone now.

Julia   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

This should be all the evidence needed to show that Clinton puts winning above all else. The ends do not ever justify the means. The pledged delegates are just that- "Pledged"- as in promised. No, it is not illegal to break a promise, but it is wrong and immoral. She is essentially sanctioning breaking one's word. I suppose if she feels keeping one's word is not important, then we can't really expect her to keep any of her promises to us.

Please, superdlegates and party elders, save the party from this uglinesss. Hillary seems to think "mother knows best" and that anyone who strays from her opinion needs to either be ignored or trampled on. Time to put a stop to this. Someone needs to step in now for the sake of the party and the sake of democracy.

ben   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

She has been unbelievably immoral and unethical in this campaign. I'm a die-hard democrat, but if she is the nominee I'm voting McCain.

Marsh   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary's comments gives valuable insight on the kind of presidency she would run. One in which rules are meant to be broken and the end always justifies the means. Oh yeah, didn't we just have seven years of that?

dajack   March 10th, 2008 10:59 am ET

If what she says is true, the workings of the Democratic party aren't very democratic are they?

tom   March 10th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Hillery Rove-Clinton: Kind of has a familiar ring to it.

Lulu   March 10th, 2008 10:58 am ET

After all the campaigning, I've been able to see what Hillary Clinton is really about and how sad; I use to admire her and so did my daughter but now even the young people see how low she really is. Now she's about to ruin the democratic party. Now we all see her TRUE COLORES, Americans and abroad I will NEVER vote for Hllary!!!!
Texas for OBAMA !!

seti   March 10th, 2008 10:58 am ET

I can't believe how people are such sore losers. If you all believe that every vote is the voice of the people than we have to count the voices in Michigan and Florida. It doesn't matter that they had their election move up its still a vote with a voice. To all you so call democrats remember where that word comes from (democacy you fools) If we do not let Michigan and florida voices heard we will pay for it in the fall. Don't forget what happen in 2000 like it or not we need Florida in November DON'T PISS OFF THE DEMOCRATS IN FLORIDA! or surely be the losers. People always remember in politics you vote with your mind not your heart.

don from Canada   March 10th, 2008 10:58 am ET

She is getting more divisive and desperate by the day! She is starting to act like a republican!!!

dsw   March 10th, 2008 10:58 am ET

To CNN:

I wish one of your all knowing pundits would mentiont he difference in the margins of victory for Obama vs. Clinton.

Obama wins many states by 10+ and even 20+ points, Hillary sqeaks by in the minority of states she does win.

The Clinton campaign is mastering the art of spin, each state that Obama is expected to win is overlooked because "he was expected to win" but when she wins in Ohio and Tx, two states that she was up by 20+ points a few weeks prior to the vote it's lableled as this huge comeback.

She only squeaked by in the TX primary because of the republicans who switched over to vote for her and prolong this mess in the democaratic nomination race. . . somehow this is all missed in your analysis.

Furthermore TX should be seen as a draw since it is very likely that he will win the Caucus vote.

Enrique   March 10th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Any respect I had for Hillary Clinton is now gone. She is determined to destroy the possibilty that a Democrat could win in November. After over 7 miserable years with George W. Bush, Hillary is doing everything she can to hand the White House over to John McCain.

YLR   March 10th, 2008 10:57 am ET

If that's the case then why even campaign? Why don't they just give it to her already, she wants it, they want to give it to her they just won't say it.

I'm tired of Hillary Clinton and her little dirty tricks. She disgusts me.

I'm a latina female btw.

Joe (WI)   March 10th, 2008 10:57 am ET

To plain jane: You don't trust Obama?!?! You vote for Clinton and if you so happen to be in a state that she didn't win, you don't matter to her! As an Obama supporter, at one time I would have voted for Hilary if she happened to win. I am completely disgusted by her tactics and her putting herself ahead of the party. Enough is enough America, realize how evil she is and how she is out for herself and no one else! Vote for real change in this country. Obama '08

Shane   March 10th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Where are all the Hillary supporters now. I don't see any comments from you people. Where are you? Where are the comments?

Good job supporting Hillary. What great experience she has.

doodle   March 10th, 2008 10:57 am ET

WHAT IS HER PROBLEM??? This woman is running a dispicable campaign!

Obama 2008

pj   March 10th, 2008 10:56 am ET

didnt her campaign emphatically say they would not target pledged delegate turn over as a means of winning the nomination.

she is really grasping, first making attacks within the democratic party that only help the republicans come november, then noise that there should be a dream ticket since she knows she cant possibly win, then saying she should have the votes from michigan (which she beat out "uncommitted" by only 5% and now this disgraceful move.

the clintons should be expelled from the democratic party.

American in Canada   March 10th, 2008 10:56 am ET

First of all, apologies to monsters everywhere, they don't deserve to be compared to that woman!!! I think that we have to create a new word to describe her! She's sick!

Kris   March 10th, 2008 10:55 am ET

I'm sorry but after the uproar about Gore winning the popular vote and losing to Bush, I would be furious if we did the same thing within our party. If there are mixed results (i.e. one has more electoral one has more popular) that might be relevant but if one candidate has more electoral AND more popular it would be disgraceful for the superdelegates to overturn the election.

I personally think the superdelegate bargaining at the convention should be broadcast on CSPAN. They already had one private vote if they plan to overturn votes on either side they should be accountable to us.

Marilyn   March 10th, 2008 10:55 am ET

To resolve the problem with Florida and Michigan, I think that the current number of 2025 delegates should be reduced by the combined number of delegates in Forida and Michigan or 334 delegates. That is the only solutiuon to this problem. Otherwise, you will have other states who will try to do a similar tactic in the next election. The democratic pundits in Michigan, Granholm, Stabenow, Levin, and Dingell concocted this idea to favor Hillary.

Julie Neumann   March 10th, 2008 10:55 am ET

WOW!!! you don't see stories like this coming from the Obama campaign do you???? Think about it!!! Obama is running the campaign as usual…where does she get off saying this kind of crap??? I will NEVER vote for her if she is the nominee….plus there are several 100 women that I could think of that I would rather have run the country instead of her!!!! Maybe you should worry more about your husbands transgressions then what the millions of voters have already decided…..they want Obama for president……Funny Billary, I don't see any delegates or super delegates switching to your side….and for this, I am making a donation to the Obama campaing right now!!! At least he will win his fair and square…your's will just be bought!!!!!

Jay   March 10th, 2008 10:55 am ET

gee, is she saying to all those people who went out and waited in the cold for hours to vote, that they wasted their time?? That it can be this easily overridden?

Not the smartest thing for a politician to tell the voters, for sure.Probably the stupidest thing she has said in a while…I for one am glad for sound bites like this :)

Obama 08′

Patty Don't   March 10th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Mitt Romney was planning on doing just this to John McCain's pledged delegates here in NJ. Talk about Republican…

Debby   March 10th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Well Florida and Michigan still have to have their do over so Obama isn't in the drivers seat yet. If they don't do these 2 states over, my guess is these people will vote McCain and Obama will loose the election. The DNC was so dumb making this rule.

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   March 10th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Millions of people have voted for each candidate. Whoever wins the most pledged delegates and popular vote should be the nominee. The sooner we all make peace with that, the better.

Justin   March 10th, 2008 10:54 am ET

The fact that she even publicly mentions this tactic goes to show that she is only interested in herself and fulfilling her own ego. You don't hear things like this from Obama (and wouldn't even if he was losing). People need to start considering the fact that maybe she is in this for the wrong reasons.

Curliss   March 10th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Obama supporters are nasty people. Is this what america has become ? Both candidates will try to win the best way they can…even if it means swaying delegates to thier side. Thats politics! Pure and simple! No different then what they do in the senate or congress. Obama hasn't won enough big states to convince anyone that he can win against McCain..so, far Hillary has done so. So, I hope it will be Hillary…as you Obama supporters seem to be really selfish and on a ego trip. Go Hillary!

Dan, USA   March 10th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Looks like a lot of people are finally waking up from the media driven slumber of how great the 90's were under the co-presidency of the Clintons. Yes the economy was great in the 90's but look at everything else the Clintons brought in the 90's: scandal after scandal tarnishing the White House and America's reputation, ignoring terrorism (even after Bin laden declared war on the US), letting North korea continue to build nukes, etc etc etc. Finally people are waking up to the reality of the Clinton NIGHTMARE!!!!

Go Obama!!!!!

Emma houston Texas   March 10th, 2008 10:53 am ET

wow . hillary hillary hillary , you know no shame and ur decendants will suffer for ur hate , foolishness , stupid ambition and ur wickedness, you think u will win at all cost . if you steal this from OBAMA god will punish you forever and you will never ever be president…..

Hillary unsensord   March 10th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Hillary Unsensord/youtube.
Good lady with good ideas about the future of the country.
Nice idea of what you will get from her. See youtube video and fill up your mind.
Hillary unsensord?youtube.

Diego Rivera, NY   March 10th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Clintonian Democracy

It's 3 AM and the phone rings at the White House. Who do you trust to answer that phone call?

a) Hillary Clinton
b) Hillary Clinton
c) Hillary Clinton
d) Hillary Clinton

Sal   March 10th, 2008 10:53 am ET

This is silly

Thanks Hillary

McCain 08

Hillary practice Grace

Annamica, OH   March 10th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Excuse me you Hillary Haters: The woman pointed out a technicality and it is CORRECT. Just as electoral votes don't have to vote as their state does, but we all know all hell will break loose if they don't. Give it a rest man, seriously.

Why don't you concern yourselves with the fact that the Obama campaign is willing to disfranchise two states in the union?

Justice 4 All   March 10th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Is there no Democratic leader who could speak to Hillary about the negative tactics? Hillary supporters aren't you disturbed by, or concerned about the hate and negativity.
Originally, I saw Hillary as a good candidate, but she lost me with all of the hate. I just can't stand it. Then I had to remember that it was not Hillary that I liked, but it was Bill. I am not against having a woman in office, but I don't think Hillary would be a good choice. If she could act this way with her own Democratic opponent, then how would she behave with someone else?
At least she was finally honest about the idea of her stealing delegates. Sad Hillary, Obama is calmly watching you hurt yourself.

unreal   March 10th, 2008 10:50 am ET

If Hillary doesn't get the nomination there is talk she may go to prison for the Peter Paul affair. It sure explains a lot.

ron   March 10th, 2008 10:50 am ET

This lady is clueless!

Does she honestly believe she will win in November if she pulls these stunts now and gets the Nom.

She will lose big!

This sense of its my turn and entitlement has got to stop. Forget about the Dem party, she has wrecked it already.

All hail / hale / hell - queen Hillary! - Not!

corky   March 10th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Hillary won the states it takes to win the election in nov. Obama won caucuses. Hillary also won Florida should be seated without a re-vote because all their names were on ballot and Hillary,Obama and Edwards ran ads there she won it legally. Michigan was also won by her but Obama chose not to put his name on ballot. Howard Dean and the Democratic Party should be supporting her because Hillary won every state it takes to be elected President. Obama won alot of red states which will vote Republican in Nov. election

Jim-1   March 10th, 2008 10:49 am ET

As if Obama hasn't tried to get some of Hillary's delegates, it goes both ways. Sorry to say but there isn't anything in the law that says delegates can't change there mind.

Go Hillary, stop the Obama(nuts)

Erica   March 10th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Hillary: when you get to the point where you are twisting, bending and trying to re-shape the rules or the normal way of the democratic process to suit your own personal gains, you have to ask yourself "do I really want to win this way?"

LifeLongDemocrat   March 10th, 2008 10:49 am ET

This is what the superdelegates do. Why have them is they mirror other people. Grow up Obama supporters and get with it. Your guy is naive and time will show the "dirty tricks" he has pulled. They're already coming out. he will NOT do what he says in the campaign…that has already been revealed…he's a phony with an insatiable ambition..he's bored in the Senate as it doesn't feed his ego.

MMTeach   March 10th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Well…I have stayed undecided…but this kind of stuff reminds me of what I didn't like about the first Clinton White House. I feel myself starting to slide toward Sen. Obama. Sen. Clinton does seem very willing to through the Democratic Party under the bus in order to gain her own power. It's kinda creepy.

gerard morei   March 10th, 2008 10:48 am ET

go back to work republicans and stop the attacs to our future president. She never say that is goin to try to take Obama pledged delegates away from him, she said they could if they want to, besides you are so shure that he is the right candidate, why you will change?
Go back to work on your own party, republicans and leave us alone.
Go Hillary 2008!!!!

citizen   March 10th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Don't take it out on Hillary - It is the Democratic Party rules that stink. If they can not even handle two candidates and two states how can democrats be trusted with the nation.

Go McCain!

Joe Indy   March 10th, 2008 10:48 am ET

How come the media is not interviewing (not even on TV) the people of Ohio and Texas who feel betrayed by Hillary? She told them Obama contacted Canada about NAFTA, when indeed it was she who had conatcted the Canadians? I heard there are some people in those states who are so furious.

beckett70   March 10th, 2008 10:47 am ET

"All is fair in Love and War. " Hillary is a super saavy and brilliant politician. His thin skined fans are going to have to expect these low blows. O bama is beginning to catch on and hone his skills . He's learning that the cute, smart ,nice guy image that gives rousing speeches is not enough.

Michigan uncommitted voter   March 10th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Ladies and Gentlemen, please review your history lessons. The only reason Americans did not revolt when Florida was allowed to take the election from Gore is the majority of us believe in the law and our Constitution. Senator Clinton may be in the process of setting up a dangerous situation if millions of voter began to believe she is willing to use tactics used by Third World Dictators.

Charles   March 10th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Somebody help me out. Isn't she saying it's okay to defy the will of the people?

Annamica, OH   March 10th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Excuse me you Hillary Haters: The woman pointed out a technicality and it is CORRECT. Just as electoral votes don't have to vote as their state does, but we all know all hell will break loose if they don't. Give it a rest man, seriously.

ddl216   March 10th, 2008 10:45 am ET

When will America learn that the Clintons will stop at nothing to ber once again in the White House. The Clintons will steal, kill, cheat and even distroy the Party for thier own self gain. To hell with the people and what they say or think. In truth I blame the Party and the democrats for prolonging the inevitable - this gives the Clintos ammo to steral or try to rip this election from Obama. Something got to be done about these people, they are manupulativeand self-centered. They plan and paln well what their next evilmove will be. ALready 100 people in my county have changed from Clinton to Obama

Please get rid of this lady, her husband and daughter before they destry this party.

Chris   March 10th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Good grief! What is wrong with you people? Senator Clinton was merely stating the facts regarding pledged and caucus delegates.

Given the type of mean and spiteful, "twist the facts any way we can" comments posted here by Senator Obama's supporters, he can afford to take the so-called high road because you have certainly got commandeered the low road on his behalf as far as comments are concerned.

Donnie J   March 10th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Hillary's campaign is clearly in its "last throes," if you will . . .

Ado   March 10th, 2008 10:44 am ET

For all of Bush's terrible qualities (and, yes, he stole the election in 2000), I really have a hard time not thinking that Hillary just might be a more secretive, manipulative, selfish person. I can't believe this. If she steals this election I really don's see how this country can rebound. I feel like I am in some movie. Are we watching an election in the former Soviet Union right now???

TS   March 10th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Here is what Hillary said

"It doesn't look bleak at all. I have a very close race with Senator Obama. There are elected delegates, caucus delegates and superdelegates, all for different reasons, and they're all equal in their ability to cast their vote for whomever they choose. Even elected and caucus delegates are not required to stay with whomever they are pledged to. This is a very carefully constructed process that goes back years, and we're going to follow the process."

Please tell me what is so monsterous about that. Geez people, stop trying to turn everything she says into some devious plot. She stated the rules. It wasn't even the focal part of the interview. You guys are getting silly now…

julie   March 10th, 2008 10:44 am ET

WOW,you Obama people are quite hateful,How soon we forget the threatening e-mails and phone calls to superdelagates to switch to Obama, and some did! those who didnt show real integrity,high morals! Lets also not forget that Obama surrounds himself with some very unsavory,anti-american people! I have also lost count of the number of lies he has given on the campaign trail!

Joyce, NY   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Frankly, I don't understand why anyone would want to be President after Bush. It'll take a whole lot of heart, strength and wisdom to overcome and fix the situation we're in right now.

disgusted   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

This is so disgusting because for once the democratics have a chance at winning the election and can turn this country around and Hillary is ruining that chance by being a PIG! She is as much of a pig as her cheating, coniving husband. Isn't the president supposed to possess integrity, judgment, and sincerity. We finally have a candidate that has proven that he can beat a republican and Hillary is not being honorable enough to her party to step down. Even if you are not 100% sure of OBama and you are a democrat, wouldn't you want him as the democratic nominee because he can actually win. There is not enough space to cite the Clinton wrongdoings, so let's get on with spending money on the WIN and get over this nonsense in the primary. She keeps changing the rules to suit her needs. Obama is not suggesting any do-overs in states where he lost. And look at the numbers, he has won more state, more delegates, more pledged delegates and superdelegates are starting to choose him as well. Doesn't that mean anything to her. Step down for the good of the party because that is the only way to secure a democratic WIN.

ELGERBOER   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

I hope that you now realize that HILLARY is not as you a fighter nor a "come-back kid", but AN AMBITION-SICK WOMAN WITHOUT SCRUPLES,
.
If yourself wish to preserve your prestige with a lot of citizens here and
worldwide, you should declare publicly that the time has arrived for her
to withdraw

and HOWARD DEAN

The same goes for you

ELGER

Summer Monster   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

As a member of Monsters of America I take offence to Hillary being called a monster. This is outrageous, monsters are much nicer than Hillary.

Deborah   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hillary is sucking on lemons!

Stop with the negative campaign and get on with the issues of the day, the economy, affordable health care affordable education,
cleaning up Washington, etc.

SMART People FOR OBAMA 2008!!!

Hitlery   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Scratching, clawing, groin kicking, cheating Hillary strikes again.

Shee'll destroy the party then lose anyway. She's shameless.

Bryan San Ramon   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

She is just trying to educated everyone, including those that may not know their rights. If they do switch which is uncommon that is up to them, not her. Most of you on this blog should be ashamed of yourselves for the hatred that spews from your computers. Please bring a little respect to the blogs. Thank you.

tj1776, New Jersy   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Now let me see if I understand the Rules:
1) Delegate can only be counted from states holding primary style elections.
2) States holding primary elections, but do not support Hillary are automatically disregarded, marginalize and open to ridicule.
3) Candidate who receive the majority of the delegates win the nomination, unless of course that result renders a victory for Obama
4) In which case the candidate who receives the most popular votes wins (as long as we exclude voters from non-primary states) unless the result still favors Obama;
5) In which case, the DNC shall make every effort possible to redo Fla & MI primaries in such a way as to ensure a victory for Hillary;
6) And in the event that the above still does not render the desired results, the media outlets will take it upon themselves to work with the Clinton camp to secure the necessary super-delegate count to secure a FAIR victory for the Honorable Senator from New York.

Did I miss anything?

Vicki NH   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama is going after super delegates just as hard as Clinton. It goes both ways she just stated the rules of the game. This is how the primary process works for the Democratic Party. If you democrats don't like it then change your rules.

Audrey, San Francisco   March 10th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Just when I thought my opinion of Sen Clinton couldn't get any lower…

disgusted   March 10th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Yes!

Michael Dunn   March 10th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Keep going Hillary you are showing everyone your true colors. Hillary you truly make me sick!

Robb, New York   March 10th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Of course… because our vote doesn't really count, right Hillary? We are mere peasants compared to your elite superdelegates. Since when did the Democratic Party become the party of feudalism?

Sam   March 10th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Hey people you voted for Bush twice now you talking about Hillary why nobody said anything when Bush stool the Elections.

do you think Obama is better you are really wrong did you hear about his advisor going to the canadian to tell them dont worry about NAFTA we are not going to change it, come on people weak up and stop talking about each other and think once in your life.

and listen she had won FL and MI, and look at the maps people Hillary won the big states OBAMA won the small states guess what if Obama VS McCain we will have another Bush in office GOOD LUCK WITH THAT U.S

Manuel TX   March 10th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Yawn.

She is stating a fact.

It's also clear that caucus votes do NOT represent the will of the voting public. The primary in Texas made that more than abundantly clear.

:)

Grif   March 10th, 2008 10:41 am ET

The happy face. There's that smile again.

Hillary's Home, the country is safe…

Goodheart   March 10th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Obama has lost New York, California, Ohio, and Texas. He's going to lose Florida and Michigan. Oh…. but he won Wyoming, Hawaii and a bunch of small states where they held caucuses( where not everyone votes). He will get crushed in a general election against McCain.

Black Man in Dixie   March 10th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Funny, in September '07, BO told reporters of the Tampa Tribune that he would do everything in his power to seat the MI and FL delegates. Why does HIS song keep changing?

It's politics. Bet alot of these Superdelegates owe more to the Clintons than they do BO. That scares BO.

Do you think the "real" leaders of the Democratic party would let this continue if they REALLY wanted BO to be president? THINK.

Kevin   March 10th, 2008 10:40 am ET

yeah, so much for wanting to make sure all the voters' voices are heard. Oh, you meant just the voices of the superdelegates you could buy off.

Craig   March 10th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Opportunistic bottom feeder describes both Clintons.
Craig

disgusted   March 10th, 2008 10:40 am ET

This is so disappointed because for once the democratics have a chance at winning the election and can turn this country around and Hillary is ruining that chance by being a PIG! She is as much of a pig as her cheating, coniving husband. Isn't the president supposed to possess integrity, judgment, and sincerity. We finally have a candidate that has proven that he can beat a republican and Hillary is not being honorable enough to her party to step down. Even if you are not 100% sure of OBama, which I am, but besides if you are not, and you are a democrat, wouldn't you want him as the democratic nominee because he can actually win. There is not enough space to cite the Clinton wrongdoings, so let's get on with spending money on the WIN and get over this nonsense in the primary. She keeps changing the rules to suit her needs. Obama is not suggesting any do-overs in states where he lost. And look at the numbers, he has won more state, more delegates, more pledged delegates and superdelegates are starting to choose him as well. Doesn't that mean anything to her. Step down for the good of the party because that is the only way to secure a democratic WIN.

Um, It's True   March 10th, 2008 10:40 am ET

What she said is entirely true, and part of the system's design. What do you think happens at the democratic convention? It would probably be helpful if you understood the process at all. Take a civics course before you start with the ignorant tirades. Why is it that so few Obama supporters talk about the issues, and instead most just spews vitriol at the other candidate while claiming that she's the one being negative. Practice what you preach Obamanation, and stop with the abomination!

Matt, Manchester, CT   March 10th, 2008 10:39 am ET

You're absolutely right, Senator Clinton - but I'm sure if a delegate pledged to you were to opt for Obama, they'd be apart of the "conspiracy," too. Keep up the good work.

Allison, NH   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Becky - there is a BIG difference between the superdelegates and PLEDGED delegates, and that would be the American voters and the whole reason why so many of us went to the voting booth.

Hillary is one scary woman. I feel bad for those supporting her without even considering her negativity is hurting the Democratic party. Supporters are so quick to bash Obama - who has a VERY similar record on EVERYTHING.

At this point the whole thing is a personality contest. Go with the scary woman who maniuplates - or - vote for change.

Hummm….no brainer.

OBAMA 08′

D Murray   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

The respect I once held for Senator Clinton has been wiped clean. I am truly disappointed in her and her husband, have they no shame? Can the American people trust this person, remember we are talking about our children and what is better for them, she is no the answer.

dave in calgary   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Oh, and, anyone notice, just in these comments… almost no pro-Hillary comments. Regardless of the question in these forums, there is always a good representation of both Clinton and Obama people. It would seem many Clinton supporters are faced with the grim reality of what she is really all about and there is simply no defence of her position RE: this story and comment collection. At least all you Hillary supporters out there could try to make up for your misplaced support by joining real people to support Obama and help ensure Clinton does not become the reason McCain wins the Presidency.

Joel   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

This is exactly why I would never vote for Hillary. She is just a relic of the early 90s, "we are the only enlightened ones", movement that believe that once a person strongly *feels* he or she is right, there is no method which is out of bounds to achieve the desired goal.

As an independent, I am just shocked that the Democrats have not completely denounced her. First, saying that the Republican candidate and herself are the only candidates qualified for the job, and now saying she'd rather overturn the will of the people of her party than lose this race!

Anonymous   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

In my immediate family we have nine voters. 2 Rep, 3 Dems, and 4 Ind. The two rep have indicated they will likely be voting dem this election because they just don't like McCain. The brakeout is as follows. Of the nine, 3 are for Hillary, 5 for obama, 1 uncommited. Should Obama win the nom. 8 of nine will vote for him. Should Hillary win, 6 of nine will vote Hillary. On a combined ticket with Obama/Clinton vs Clinton/Obama the vote is the same, 8 & 6 respectively.

But here is the kicker, and I think the superdelegates should pay attention. I don't think we are that far off from what will be the norm will be. Should Obama go into the convention with a lead in States and delegates won, and the supers give the monimnation to Hillary we all, everyone of us, will vote Rep. in the general election. In doing so we may indeed be thowing ourselves on the sword, But we feel that is the ONLY way to send a strong message to the Democratic Party that we simply will not accept that type of backhanded politics.

Jay   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY DIANE RODHAM CLINTON,
SHAME ON YOU!!!!

Jason in Texas   March 10th, 2008 10:38 am ET

It is wonderful to see so many smart people commenting on the obviousness of the tactical and manipulative semantics of the Clinton Campaign. Here is the Rub… We are out numbered!!! We must share this rock with the minions that are unable to recognize the multifaceted and brilliantly layered rhetoric, not the Clintons but their unnamed brain trusts devise to motivate the majority. Example: Implying that Mr. Obama would make a sound Vice president choice. This plays on many levels, but mostly on the undecided women. This is an ingenious move on many levels, but politicos know that this is a very unlikely reality. This style of politics is calculating before honest and I hope it can be recognized as such. It is obvious that the Clinton TEAM is brilliant and well coached but it is equally dishonest and manipulative. To the undecided women: I look forward to the day when a woman is President, but lets all make sure that it is the right woman for the right reasons