March 10, 2008
Posted: March 10th, 2008 10:00 AM ET
Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in Laramie, Wyoming, over the weekend.
Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in Laramie, Wyoming, over the weekend.

(CNN) - Sen. Barack Obama Monday focused on Mississippi, which holds primaries on Tuesday, while Sen. Hillary Clinton keep her eye on the next big prize on the Democratic calendar, Pennsylvania.

Thirty-three delegates are at stake Tuesday, and in the tight Democratic race, every delegate is critical. CNN estimates that Obama leads Clinton by less than 100 delegates, 1,527 to 1,428. A candidate needs 2,024 delegates to win the nomination. Obama won the Wyoming caucuses Saturday, where he picked up seven delegates. Clinton won five delegates.

Obama was scheduled to hold rallies in Columbus and Jackson, Mississippi, while Clinton was set to hold campaign events in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania holds its primary on April 22.

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vl   March 10th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Ken Warren, info copied and pasted right out of US Senate Roll Call, not false information.

Phil   March 10th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Obama will win Mississippi, of course, just as he has won other states with large black populations. Many African-Americans have said they are basing their vote on race since it is the first time they've had a chance to vote for a black candidate they believe can win. I don't really blame them, but I do wish ALL voters would really study the experience, accomplishments, and preparedness of both candidates before casting their votes. A vote based simply on race, whether white or black, is unfortunate and could well cost our country a great president.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY   March 10th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

HILLARY GO HOMEEEEEE
OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAA ALL THE WAY
AMERICAN PEOPLE DO NOT TRUST HILILARY SHE IS TRYING TO PLAY US ALL, BUT GUESS WHAT HILLARY YOUR SICK PLANS WONT WORK ON US

unhinged   March 10th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

This a question for us girls- I am I the only one who thinks we may just have to give the nomination to Hil out of fear for what she may do when if she doesn't win? I feel like homegirl NEEDS this and I am willing to give her my vote in order to prevent her descent into madness.

Elizabeth   March 10th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

There are so many racists on this board it makes me queasy. I am a WHITE WOMAN who supports Obama. I beleieve EVERY STATE AND EVERY PERSON COUNTS. I'm tired of being looked over because "it's a red state". We're 50/50, but democrats get ignored by democrats so we don't go to the polls.

Carol, WI   March 10th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

You know, Hillary fans love to make fun of us Obambots, or Kool-Aid drinkers, or whatever they want to call us. However, their repetition of the 'big states that matter' rhetoric from the Clinton camp and complete lack of openess to look at anything else makes me think of worse comparisons than James Jones. A socialist from Germany comes to mind, actually. At least the Kool-Aid drinkers only harmed themselves, not a nation.

As much as I do not want the Democrats to lose in November, I just 100 percent made up my mind I can not vote for her if she manages to steal this election. I am picturing fiascos like those we have had to endure the past 8 years, and, as much as I want to be loyal to the Democrats, I can not vote for someone I completely can not trust. I do not want to have to admit later, when the United States is in an even more dismal state than it is in now, that I voted for Hillary just because she is a Democrat (at least she claims to be, even though she seems to be running her own party these days).

Wanted: Unbiased Reporting   March 10th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Someone tell Hillary that the whole country matters. Not just the big states. This is the worse strategy possible for really representing the whole country. Not only does Obama do well in the rural areas, ie Iowa and Wyoming, his losses aren't blowouts. This goes to show you, that Sen Clinton is short-sighted. The size of the state only matters if you have a blowout. She won Texas and look what happened.

tboi   March 10th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

TREV
- Please explain why hillary should win if she gets the popular vote? When was the last time we used popular vote and not delegates to seat a nominee? Help me out here, I want to understand!

Carol, WI   March 10th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

"Obama was scheduled to hold rallies in Columbus and Jackson, Mississippi, while Clinton was set to hold campaign events in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania holds its primary on April 22."

Seriously, Hillary, do you want these votes or not? There are six weeks before the PA primaries. Again, she disses the states that she feels aren't important to go on to the states she thinks are important. When she doesn't win the unimportant states she claims it is unfair: the caucus doesn't represent 'real' voters, too many black voters, etc. Even if she wins PA by less than one percent she will claim 'victory' and remind people of how she should be the nominee.

Funny observation from a pundit yesterday (whose opinions I rarely value, but this was funny): Last week, after her 2 victories (TX does not count) Hillary said she was just getting warmed up. It took her 31 contests to get warmed up, yet she is the one who states she is ready to be POTUS 'from Day One.' Kind of ironic, don't you think?

Karin   March 10th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

LOL...... TALKING ABOUT FLIPPING FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER....AMERICAN .....REMEMBER THE DEBATE IN TX......OBAMA AND HILLARY AGREED THAT A NOMINEE WILL BE IN PLAY BEFORE IT GO AS FAR AS TO THE CONVENTION AND THE SUPER DELECATES PICK THE NOMINEE....AND IF THIS IS THE CASE WHY IS HILLARY MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF MI AND FL HAVING A SEAT AT THE CONVENTION IF ....SHE AND OBAMA AGREED THAT A NOMINEE WILL ALREADY BE IN PLACE BEFORE THE CONVENTION.....PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS ONE .....SOMEONE NEED TO MAKE HER STICK TO HER WORLD TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE....OBAMA CAMP NEED TO MAKE HER EAT HER OWN WORDS.......

Brian   March 10th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Kick her butt, Barack! We need real change and bipartisan leadership in Washington... not more of Bill and Hillary's negative, divisive, double-talking, backstabbing, filthy, nasty, manipulative, greedy, scandalous, vindictive politics!

Together we can return America to her former greatness! Yes we can!

OBAMA '08!!!

Jim Wade, IA   March 10th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Cheryl I find it odd that you would say "vote intelligently and vote for Clinton" when everyone knows the more educated voters consistently vote for Obama...every exit poll has told us that.

Paul   March 10th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Trev:

Obama only needs 46% of the remaining delegates, including superdelegates, to reach the threshold. Hillary needs over 59%. Unless Obama robs a bank between now and June Hillary cannot win. These numbers are according to the RCP numbers which are the most accurate. Good luck!

Xtina, Chicago, IL   March 10th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

I find the racist posts from people in OH, which according to exit polls showed race played a role in voting for Hillary complain about how many black folks will vote for Obama instead. So I guess when a white person votes for another white person, it's not racist??

bond   March 10th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Rack another state up for Obama, extending his insurmountable delegate and popular vote lead.

Scoreboard Obama

David   March 10th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Funny how Hillary Clinton and staunch supporter Gov. Rendell of Pennsylvania are both named at PeterPaul.com for election fraud. How can Pennsylvania's election be trusted with Govenor Rendell involved when he is being named in another electrion fraud case? Come on media, you better do your homework on this one.

A Bag of Chips   March 10th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Hey! Since some of us want to talk "facts", what about Hilary's supposed, "experience." Does being the First Lady count as "experience?" Besides that, what other "experience" advantage does Hillary have?

tboi   March 10th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

As a democrat in FL I am appalled by those who NOW want to pay attention to this whole delegate fiasco. We have been upset since last summer. The vote for Paper ballots and the vote to move the primary was put on the same bill. So in an attempt to make sure that all the votes were counted we instead, will not be counting any votes in the primary. Both camps and our Governer were very aware of the rules. They agreed signed pledges and he went right ahead and pushed it through. He wasn't concerned about representing ALL of the people then. They called the DNC's bluff, and they are not backing down. Stand your ground.

EC   March 10th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Midge – Ohio,

Let's not call Mississippians ignorant when you've got OHIO residents that voted for the same person who rob them of all their jobs resulting in jobs going overseas.

Clinton sold you nothing but a wink-wink ticket and you all bought it line and sinker. What does that say? It was Billy Boy as President who approved NAFTA and Hillary was reported on CAMERA stating how "good" it was for Ohio. Yeah, it was good for Ohio alright because it's not HER losing her job, it's NOT her going hungry, it's NOT her who cannot afford healthcare, it's NOT her who can't pay her mortgage. Get real.

Oh, but typical of the Clintons is the history of blaming Sen. Obama when it comes to the Canadian leak when in fact is was the Clinton camp who was the culprit all along. Go figure.

Now who's calling who ignorant? How ironic huh?

Trev   March 10th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

David:

Not sure where you Math comes from, but Obama must win over 70% of the remaining pledged delegates to be pushed over the top. More than likely, neither candidate is going to meet the threshold. Hillary has several states left in which to go ahead in the popular vote. The will give the super delegates a choice. They can vote for the person ahead in delegates (but without enough delegates to win). Or, they can vote for the person who a majority of Democrats want to be the nominee. If Obama wins both the pledged delegates and popular vote, then he should win. If Hillary wins the popular vote and neither candidate gets enough pledged delegates, she should win.

Hillary 08

Rebecca   March 10th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Hillary Clinton NEEDS the "Dream Ticket" to win, Obama does not.

Hillary Clinton NEEDs Florida and Michigan to revote, Obama does not.

Obama is in First Place, Hillary Clinton is in Second Place.

Hillary Clinton and her campaign, husband, daughter, and supporters are swinging all all costs, even if it's giving John McCain a great advantage.

Please STOP!

Andrew   March 10th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Not knowing, I did the unspeakable that day. I went to a church that Louis Farrakhan was speaking at after the rally. I was the only white in the church that I could see. I had never heard of him before and knew nothing about him. From first hand knowledge, I can tell you, he spoke that day, of only good things. He never said anything against any group, white or otherwise. He mostly talked about respecting the women of our society and about the man’s role to sanctify and respect all women.
Later, people have told me of the terrible things he has said about whites. On a day where he may have should have, he did not. I am not afraid of him.
My last thoughts, listen to your own voice. Not the peer pressure, not the media, not the fear propaganda of any candidate. Look into your own voice and give us your best candidate for President of United States of America. If you read this much I will finish with, I take my first sentence back. I will not fear the people of Pennsylvania. I believe in you.

James   March 10th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I'm sorry but this country is bigger than Texas, NY, California, and Pennsylvania. How can a country support a candidate that leeps over the smaller states just to cash in on the larger supplies of delegates. Don't all Americans matter? It seems like she is more interested in getting a job then helping this country. People should also realize that we shouldn't let our vote rest on a) glory days of spouses, b) needless semantics (if Hilary is so against speeches, why doesn't she put a cork in it), and c) historical firsts, i.e. female president, black president, etc. The only first that will matter right now is who will be the first to clean up our country from the past 8 years.

Andrew   March 10th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Those that do not want Obama as president, namely Hillary and McCain, want you to vote against him. That makes sense. The best way to get you to do that, if it is not the issues, is to get you to fear him. Hillary, McCain and others know that perception is reality. So all their energies go toward getting you to perceive fear in him. Whether it is true or not, is not is not the point. Fear is their point.

Dayle   March 10th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Midge from Ohio, it's funny you think the people of Mississippi are ignorant. Have you ever been? Do you know anything of the history or the culture of the state? Are you even aware of the geographic and cultural diversity within the state? The people of Mississippi deserve better than insults from uninformed, condescending Americans, and they should not be ignored by candidates who care only about the Big States.

We may not have the most delegates, but each vote in Mississippi counts just as much as a vote from any other state. We want to see this country repaired like everyone else, and we will vote for the candidate who will make that happen.

J.C.   March 10th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

People wake up. Hilliary is for Hilliary.

George   March 10th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

VP (1:07 pm ET) – as a European I agree to all what Rob is writing 12:43 pm ET. United States is the only "superpower" and the election of a new president has an effect on the whole world.

Larry   March 10th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama has the support of those with Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees. That says something about Hillary supporters, they are uneducated.

Debra   March 10th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Ever notice that most of the mean talk comes from Obama supporters? If that is the kind of change Obama stands for- god help us all. To call Hillary a monster only tells me that they don't know her at all. She has devoted her life to helping others. How sad if the people of Mississipi don't remember all the help the Clintons have given them. Who is the monster here. How can you call someone that has helped people as much as Hillary a monster. How can you say that she is despicable for helping people. I don't think either candidate is an evil person. They wouldn't be where they are if they were. Obama people just show how truly wacko they really are by turning this campaign so negative. Hillary in 08.

B. Smart   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

. . .Southerners can spot a phony a mile away.

YES WE CAN!!!!!!
Obama 08.

Joseph   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Clinton and her blind supporters either have not done their research or are corrupt themselves. If you support someone who is as corrupt and dirty as Hillary your are either ignorant or corrupt yourself. Obama doesn not have any investigations against him, Hillary is directly linked to at least 8. Don't try to make up stuff against Obama just because you cannot find anything. It's all nonsense dirty speculation Clinton and her supporters are throwing out there against Obama while their is plenty of hardened and factual corupt allegations against Hillary. She is in the same arena with Karl Rove when it comes to scandals.

Rob---CO   March 10th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, why won't you show us your 2007 tax returns?

Africa for Hillary   March 10th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Well she have campained in there and so did Bill and Chelsea , i dont understand what Obama supporter in here and how they think !!! .it wwould be folish to overspend in a battle that can not be won " sure Obama has learnt that by now " , all of u knows how most of my fellow blacks have voted so far following shamfully their emotions and turning their backs to old freinds in need .... If Obama wins by around 30 point he will end up with no more than 7 delegates more than Hillary!!! any less margain is a moral victory for her no doubts considering his huge advantage in there .. This race is surely tilting on Mrs clinton 's favour .. Good for America .. And for us.

Mike K   March 10th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Hillary don't put Obama as your VP – I will NOT support you anymore with the inexperienced, all hype no action, full of secrets Obama on your ticket. NO to OBAMA even as VP...PERIOD. Can't stand him and especially can't stand his supporters.

At least if Obama wins the nomination I know McCain will easily win the Presidency. I think it was better when the "youth" vote stayed home. When the uninformed & unexperienced vote the uniformed and unexperieced (BO) win.....low turnout is good for the "youth" that ensures the informed, intelligent ones are the ones doing the voting. Some 18 year old supports Obama – what with all her worldly experience? What a joke this country has become due to the coddled, everyone is special youth generation....the USA is going down the drain due to these people.

Whiskey   March 10th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

whine hillary supporters whine.

Anne C.   March 10th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Another example of no leadership from Obama–he said in an interview on Sept 27 that he would work to see the delegates of FL and MI seated. I guess that's before he lost. Now he says he'll wait and see what the DNC comes up with. What-he doesn't want to be tied to a position? Again? Just like all the present votes in his Illinois senate days.

And for all you Hillary haters who think it's okay to call her whatever you want–she played by the rules. She did not campaign in Florida. He did. There was no rule that you had to take your name off the ballot in MI. Obama made a rookie mistake and then put his name on the ballot in FL. But his campaign is playing dirty politics by implying Hillary cheated. He doesn't stand for change–he doesn't stand for anything!

HILL YEAH!   March 10th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Obama "cares" for democrats in "red" states because he knows he can't win the BLUE states!

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!

Chanda -Cincinnati   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Look at her...she is already on her way to Pennsylvania. What about Mississippi? Is she running for president of the ENTIRE United States, or only the so called "BIG STATES"? She will not unite this country in any way shape or form!!! She is deceptive..untrustworthy and down right unlikable. Are Hillary supporters really afraid of change that much to support such a WITCH!!! I would vote for my ten year old neice before I cast a vote for Hillary!!!

HILL YEAH!   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Debby is exactly right. Why doesn't Obummer reject Kerry's endorsement if he has such "bad judgement" to vote for the war too?

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT -THE ONLY CANDIDATE WE CAN DEPEND ON!!!!

Ellie   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hillary Clinton left the MD/VA states as soon as she realized she was NOT the winner...

She did the same thing in Vermont, Delaware, DC, Alaska, Connecticut and again in Mississippi....

This is her pattern.... she doesn't give a dam about the "people" only the people who kneel and call her "Prom Queen".

Velle   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

NOONE should cast another single vote for Hilary until she releases her tax returns and white House records! Voters should know That Bill is paid by the Dubai Investment Group Ltd and that would give the Emir an "in" right into the White House! The Clinton Hypocracy knows NO BOUNDS! Foriegn Policy? Human Rights? Worker's Rights? Unions? Would The Emir mind his $1 million to the Clinton Library being spent on Union Workers I wonder?

Frank   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Billary's proposal for a Clinton-Obama ticket is a sly way of winning votes. If Obama becomes a Vice President under Billary, it will be like a mouse training to be a RAT.

chris   March 10th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Hillary and bill and Chelese have all been campaingn in Mississippi.

Linda   March 10th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Clinton is getting truly desperate and is looking pathetic. She should bow out and save some dignity. If she still loses after all the dirty tricks, it will really look bad. If she does get the nomination, no way in ***will most Obama supporters vote for her after attacking him the way she has.

Arnold, WV   March 10th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Here in the little "don't matter"'state of WV it is kind of like the show,
Whose line is it
?,"and the points don't matter"!

Peter   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Actually, Arnold from WV, you are about 1 million votes off in your math on Hillary's popular vote. You might want to check your sources.

As far as how many states Senator Obama has carried, my copy of the Constitution says "We the people," not "We the states." We fought a war over that. You Obama supporters might want to check that out as well.

Peter S.
Georgia

Elder   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I heard both candidates, then I find out Mr. Obama has nothing to offer to the nation, no plans how to deal all the issues our nation face.
You can see, he only gives speeches and nothing else, I want to see more of him. I want him to address all the issues concerning our nation.

Mentor   March 10th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Do you accept a doctors wife doing an operation because she lived with doctor for 35 years? Do you accept a air hostess driving a jet becuase she flew for 35 years?

If living in white house translates to experience, the guards whitehouse will be better candidates?

Obama 2008

Gracie   March 10th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Clinton supporters... don't hold your breath. Obama has Mississippi, especially after the degrading comments YOUR candidate made about Mississippians. Do you really think they are going to just what? Wink-Wink back? Ha! Ha!

Oh sure she tried a series of back peddling speeches, but really, do you really think the residents of Mississippi are that stupid when you claim how important their votes are to YOU after you bashed their intelligence? Get real.

Sen. Obama's speech earlier this morning in Mississippi was case and point. He shot both Clintons down in regards to "the little dog bone" they disgustingly have been throwing out to Sen. Obama. He shot it down BIG TIME and put them on notice in the clearest way possible. GO OBAMA!! I'm with you and I'm NOT confused by the Clintons low-life political tactics.

NOW...let's see how Prom Queen Clinton PANICS or WHINES again about how unfair everyone is towards her, how she's mis-understood... blah...blah...blah...

Hey if Hillary does lose will she resort to crying again? or will she turn around and "eat her young" meaning her campaign staff?
Won't be a lot left to chew up on since the Hillary camp is already turning on each other per the CNN morning reports. Hummmm.
It appears the warning signs clearly proves that not all is "peachy" in the HRC camp. Her own staff can't even behalf on an decent level. What a surprise. When all goes bad for her, she'll turn and blame everyone on her staff, everyone in the world but HERSELF!!!

Gobo   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Some people seem to be have bought into the idea that Clinton is a fight because she claims she is, because she keeps on throwing desperation shoots such attacking unfairly and crying when things do not go your way. That is not the definition of a fighter who fights for public service. Maybe that is the definition of a fighter who fights for power to fulfill personal ambition.

A fighter for a good cause needs to be one who stands up for the cause on the basis of principle, justice, and honesty.

aware   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The black vote will hand Mississippi to Barack but he will lose Pennsylvania. The world is watching, and the Brits...choose Hillary big time.

Barack's youth mania can't win this one. The demographics and the issues are not in their favor. Money can't buy it this time either.

But, a movement of the poor and disenfranchised will win. It will take a strong, experienced person of action to win in 08.

Hillary the HOPE of 08 and the wise choice. Yes, we will ! :)

Rebecca - CA   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, THE DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT CANDIDATE. For everyone that will fall for it she and her posse are setting her up as the inevitable candidate. How insulting that she has the audacity to keep the conversation about the possible "Dream Ticket" going...and in doing so, shape voters' opinions.... WHEN SEN. OBAMA IS THE CANDIDATE THAT IS AHEAD IN PLEDGED DELEGATES, POPULAR VOTE, AND STATES WON!!
The world is watching and if you read the news from Europe and Canada, they are more balanced in their reporting.... Besides all of Hillary's enhancements about her so-called Foreign Policy experience...essentially LIES (too bad CNN has not done a better job investigating this), she has a history of divisive politics, questionable financial dealings, and a history of following the political tide (not a fighter, as she claims)....her campaign, like the Carl Rovian GW Bush campaign, has twisted his message and successfully manuevered the media to the point where now, only one side is being heard. As far as the "Politics As Usual" is concerned, she is the crafty veteran. No one with an ambition as strong as hers could be expected to run a respectrful campaign about the issues.
Sen Obama clearly has the money, intelligence, and opportunity to play the same political games, but from what I can see, he refuses to do it. Wake up America...this is our chance to begin to change the way things are done in Washington...... Hillary Clinton is the establishment "politics as usual" candidate... a woman with an ambition, not to change Washington, but to achieve a personal goal!!

BK   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I just heard that Al Sharpton is in here in Florida playing the race card and trying to make sure our votes aren't counted. He is trying to find people that would have voted for Obama if they thought their vote was going to count. Our votes should stand everyone was on the ballot. If it had been two whites running they would have already seated the delegates. Al needs to go home and mind his own business.

Debra   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Obama is out -spending Hillary throughout the country. Sometimes 3-1. Don't let him buy your vote. The Clintons have donated millions in fund raising to help the people of Mississipi. Lets tell Obama that we remember who helped us when we needed it. Actions speak louder than words.

Teresa   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Sen. Barrack Obama just annouced that he not running for Vice-President position. He stated that is the front runner currently in this race. He has the most delegates right now. The McClinton campaign is trying to "hoodwink" the voters. The statement that Bill/Hillary made as to given a ticket to the "unstoppable team" is contradicting to their campaign. How could the McClinton campaign say Sen. Obama is not ready to be Commander and Chief but yet the offer the Vice-President roll. The McCinton campaign is a confused, dishonest, and totally wrong about changing the votes in their favor by using the Superdelegates to make a decision for the people who went out to make the own decision. This is what Republicans do. Sen. McClinton has shown negative reaction to her being in second place time and time again. She's also displayed that she will cheat as a solutioin in the democratic race to win. The whole world is watching. If, she wins that race by cheating in any form, she will go down in history as the first woman to cheat her way into the US President's office. She has totally lost my vote and respect as former first lady.

Go Obama. We need change, now.

Betsy from OH   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Hey Dave, Santa Barbara CA:

If you are going to try to insult Hillary using $5 words – at least spell them correctly.

Elaine MA   March 10th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

AMERICANS in Mississippi, & PA stand behind HILLARY she has the knowledge to run our Country...We don't need a TrainingWheels President in Our WhiteHouse...or rigging votes in FL & MI by Old Washington Politic's which Obama is playing with.

Cheer   March 10th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I do not understand why CNN never came out to clarify its report on the Canadian NAFTA memo. Canadian PM has denied the report of Obama campain's NAFTA talk and pointed out that it was the Clinton campaign that had double talk about NAFTA. The initial wrong report from Canadian source, as well as from CNN and other US media, has costed Obama's votes dearly in Ohio and Texas. Shall we say, Clinton cheated the voters, especially the late breakers, in the two states. CBS, Foxnews, MSNBC have all come out to clarify the matter. But CNN never did. WHY??

mir   March 10th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

People, Clinton spent 2 full days campaigning in MS, where she also attended the Jefferson-Jackson-Hamer dinner. She has the judgment and the record according to the 30 odd military men and women (generals, admirals, etc), who have publicly endorsed her. McCain will have no problem beating Obama on national security since he voted against surveillance of terrorists here in the U.S. SUre, that makes me confident that he'll have our best security interests in mind at 3 am. Or any time, for that matter.

loveAll   March 10th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Clinton = Rove = Monster

Pennsylvania please DON'T vote for Hillary when your time comes.

Ken Warren   March 10th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

vl, Check roll-call for the actual tally of senate democrats who knew what H. Clinton should have known and voted appropriately. When you spread false information, you loose credibility. Ask both Hillary and Bush.

Does anyone on this blog really feel that electing old incumbents is really the way to change the face of politics and government? Isn't it way past time to elect someone not so tainted by the politics of yesterday and corporate donors? I know I am.

Go Obama!

Kim   March 10th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Every time Hillary spoke this week she bragged about her great experience and that Obama has a speech he made in 2002. What speech? What the heck is she Cackleing about?!

Lets Get Ready for Change!   March 10th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Go Mississippi.... Vote Obama and don't fall for those Clintons tricks. From these comments, no longer can Hillary supporters say Obama supporters are mean!
Cheryl, if your statement is the basis for your argument then both candidates cannot be qualified because I KNOW YOU DON'T THINK HILLARY OR BILL HAVE ALWAYS MADE ETHICAL CHOICES. BILL & HILLARY BOTH RECEIVED CAMPAIGN FUNDS FROM TONY REZKO!!!!!

Helen   March 10th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I don't see any difference between Obama and other politicians, and I don't understand those Obama supporters who speak so unkindly about Clinton and use the word like "that woman". Isn't your mother a woman? Cool down. Obama maniac.

Debby   March 10th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Actually John Kerry voted for the war like Hillary did so why didn't Obama reject his endorsement since he keeps making a case that he didn't. Oh yeah thats right he would have to give Kerry's money back. I have lost all respect for Obama's character between the Canadian NAFTA mess up, to the spin on waterboarding, to the Iraq war, to the constant whine about her taxes. If this is what he has to offer the country NO THANK you.

CNN whats with not posting my comments. Is it because they are true??????

Jake, California   March 10th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

there we go again with the Southern thing...Oh Obama wins because of the African Americans....

Why don't you people ever think of how the Latinos won't vote for Obama no matter what he does? Remember New Mexico, Nevada, California and then Texas? so what if African Americans stand by Obama... Do you scary Hillary losers hate African Americans this much?

little by little we'll earn our delegates and that's how we have come on top. you can go ahead and wait for big states including Canada that came out to campaign for you Hillary...its the American people that matter to us not small states or big states!

About Mi and Fl...I don't know why people are making so much noise about voters voice..why didn't the people of these two states protest before even going to vote..its too late you must blame your party officials.

The best solution is to just INCREASE the delegate counts for the remaining contests in[MS, PA, NC etc] so that it's possible for Hillary or Obama to win before getting to the convention....I know the super delegates are scare to death, they don't want to decide this thing!

melchg   March 10th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

LifeLongDemocrat:

Obama never went out to find this girl. The girl went to the media and thought it was funny/stupid that she's in a Pro-Hillary commercial when she Supports Obama.

Troy   March 10th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

What's Hilliary going to be doing at 3:00am? Looking for Bill, I'd suspect.

Troy   March 10th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I'm so glad we're in a state where Clinton can't pander to the illegal..er, Hispanic vote. The true South doesn't tolerate illegal aliens taking over. No Clinton, your over-touted hispanic vote won't save you this time.

tboi   March 10th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

she didnt have a plan b for what to do after super tuesday, she felt that she didn't need a contingency plan! What kind of president does not have a back up plan, let's see ... BUSH. If she plan for her own campaign how is she going to run the country.

A nd the NERVE to offer him the VP slot and she is losing! SHE WILL SAY ANYTHING! Give me a break! She will NEED Obama's supporters and right now I don't think she will get them.
If she wins this with some sneaky backroom underhanded Clintonian dealings. The dems will lose this thing in the fall.

She had better read the pulse of all the party!!

An Agnostic Democrat   March 10th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Time for all the urban voters and latte sippers from Wyoming and Mississippi to get out the vote. Queen Hillary, ruler of the big counties in her kingdom says you don't matter ... The rest of ya'lls are on your own. Good luck and keep suburbanizing and sipping because your ticket has already been punched!

PENNSYLVANIANS   March 10th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Obama has had the lead and will continue the lead until he becomes the nominee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- you want a double talker – vote Hillary
- you want someone who exaggarates her overseas experience -vote Hillary
- you want a fearmonger in the White House – vote Hillary
- you want soemone who can't manage her own campaign where there's constant in-fighting – vote Hillary
- you want soemone who can't manage money – vote Hillary

- YOU WANT CHANGE AND NOT THE SAME OLD, SAME OLD POLITICS – VOTE OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Patti   March 10th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Clinton spent two full days in Mississippi compared to Obama's day today, so give it a rest!

ACFX   March 10th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Turn down cold the VP idea now – then see how she panics.

Danny   March 10th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Why Obama backer don't ask him what he going to change and what hope? maybe he have no ideas and no solution. Hope and change might become for nothing at all, in 2000 Bush said he going to change
look now the country more worst.

Vote for Hillary Clinton.

No for Obama

Paul   March 10th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Hillary is the best candidate we have at this time. Obama could be a good VP.

She will become our President and a strong Commander and Chief to lead our nation and restore our our broken image to the world

HILLARY – PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Ed   March 10th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Thank God for the Latino population. Obama's campaign is all about race. I'm sick and tired of black people. You would think they still haven't been freed. Oh, and by the way, it was a white man that lifted them out of slavery, in case they have forgotten. They are so ungrateful and self-righteous, always feeling that they are owed something. Obama needs to look back and reflect on that as do all the Af-Ams that support him just because he is black. Of course, big 'ol Oprah is the biggest racist of all and she got all y'all whooped up.

POPE   March 10th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

THESE FOLKS ARE STILL SMOKING GANJA, SO OUT OF TOUCH, THE CLINTON FOLKS, ITS BECOMING CYNICAL & DELUSIONAL

Hillary Clinton is the Most Divisive Politician ever, Very Polarizing and Manipulative. This game should be over based on the Math, but no that won't happen because its all about the Clintons.

My oh My....How can you loss 12 straight contest and still be in the race

She can't win farely, so she wants to burn the whole ship. Democrats are so dumb, they'll loss again in November

Why isn't the Goal Post North Carolina? Why must the goal post be Clinton Country? It Baffles me!!!!!!!!! Hillary has tamed all of you in the press, you guys are scared of her

Rosalynd   March 10th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

For all those Clinton supporters talking about Hillary is a fighter, She is fighting only for herself not for you. She will do and say anything to win the Dems nomination and really does not care about the party or how the Republicans are going to use her platform and her words against her in the general if she happens to steal the nomination.

She is running on experience and can not suggest that she is more experienced than McCain. Being FIrst lady does not mean you have the chops to run the country. She has mismanaged her own campaign and has shown that she is not very good at planning for the long haul.

Florence   March 10th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Good Luck in Mississippi – Obama will always prevail when faced with bigotry. Go OBAMA 08.

PENNSYLVANIANS   March 10th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Hillary's a double talker!!! She states that she doesn't believe he can make sound decisions and yet she would take him as the VP... If that's the case what'll happen Hillary when he must be the one to answer that 3am call? Is he qualified then??? Which is it Hillary, let's stop the double talk!

And Pennsylvanians if you really think she has your best interest in mind you're foolish. SHE WANTS YOUR VOTE, that is all.

I VOTE FOR JUDGEMENT OVER EXPERIENCE ANY DAY. You haven't heard of people in your life you make the same mistake over and over again (they don't learn from their mistakes)- Having sound judgements is what truly matters in a leader and Obama is that person.

Vote Obama

Anne C.   March 10th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

LifeLong Democrat:
Good point! Obama is using other people to duke out his battles while portraying himself as above the fray. What he's really doing is hiding in a box and not showing any leadership whatsoever!

By the way, the Governor of Mississippi endorses Hillary.
Obama is counting on the black vote and strong-arming black superdelegates to vote for him. That's not uniting people–that's using and deepening a racial divide.

Christina Varga   March 10th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

The 3 am ad is STUPID. Scare tactics and just dumb, dumb, dumb. Serves them right the little wee manipulating image of a girl is a grown up Obama supporter. You support the use of scare tactics?

Nicole Raimer   March 10th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I live in the Virgin Islands and I am a proud Democrat. I think Hillary should use all her experience and act like the Democrat she said she is. Democrats don't divide we multiply together. The fight is not with Obama it is with the terrible economy, houses being foreclosed, the war needing to end. That's why I am so impressed with Obama; he hears the cries, feels the pain and want to change the perception in people minds about business as usual. That is what Hilary is about; when that phone rings in the White House Hilary will turn to Bill and ask him what should she do? Let's get real Americans, do the right thing and put Barack Obama in where he will make that difference. Bridging the gap for all. Enough Clintons for one, and Republicans.

The Virgin Islands is cheering for you Obama.

Nicky In VI

SLH   March 10th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Another thing, I agree with the other comments about Hillary not caring about all american. She has put all of her efforts in all of the big states and blown off the small states. Barack has not done that. She one a few of the big states by name recognition. She did not "wine and dine" the black or white voters in Texas or California like she did latin voters. Again using the Clinton name and her husband's achievments only when t it is an advantage to her. You know, her husband's administration was good to immigration in the 80's, but when it came to NAFTA, she disagreed with it in her speeches but not her book.
Also, what about her constant attacks on Barack against McCain. Not one Republican Candidate would not and would never put there parties candidate down like that against a Democrat, but Hillary Did and contiues to do!
That is who you want to represent the Democratic party? I think not!

vl   March 10th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Just the Facts.... No, Obama is NOT ahead in the popular vote, in case you want to know. Sen. Clinton takes that honor by 182,928 votes NOT COUNTING Michigan and Florida. Get your facts straight so you don't end up with egg all over your face again.

Tom   March 10th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

After 8 years of an administration made up of individuals with absolutely NO INTEGRITY, we need someone who does not exhibit the same qualities as the Bush people. Hate to tell you, Hillary supporters, but she is exhibiting the same signs of no integrity that we have had for the last 8 years. Obama has the integrity we need in this country to move forward, not go back with the same old politics as usual with the Clintons. Hillary cannot defeat the republicans in a general election. Vote to move the democratic party forward or become a divisive factor just like Hillary is and divide the democratic party and America even more. The choice is yours.

scbrown   March 10th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I quess Obama supporters are right Obama does fight back.

He definitely attacked Maureen Dowd for making fun of his BIG EARS.

HE ISSUE A THREAT TO HER. SHE DIDN'T MAKE A 3AM AD.

OBAMA CAN'T EVEN HANDLE PEOPLE MAKING FUN OF HIS BIG EARS.

Carol Myers   March 10th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Ted Kennedy ran against Carter. Carter won. Clinton won twice. McGovern.Liberal lost and every other liberal lost until Clinton. Clinton and Carter won because of at the Blue Dog Democrats and moderate Democrats. Folks these are the real base of the party,not the liberals, notthe Hispantics, and not the blacks and Obama does not have these votes, Sen. Clinton has these votes. In Ohio all those votes or most the votes for Sen Clinton were moderate Democrates. Obama will not win in Ohio.
Carol Moderate Democrat Ohio

stlouis   March 10th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

The American people already know that the Democratic party will try to cheat and give it to hillary in November. Yes, we realizes that McCain will be President. Oh well.

Debra   March 10th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I know the black population in Mississipi is large and Obama is pulling like 80 or 90% of blacks,. I would like to see that change. Mississipi has been helped by the Clintons. What did Obama ever do for them to date. It's time they helped her out in this election.

vl   March 10th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Just the Facts.... No, Obama is NOT ahead in the popular vote, in case you want to know. Sen. Clinton takes that honor by 182,928 votes NOT COUNTING Michigan and Florida. Get your facts straight so you don't end up with egg all over your face again.

Mike   March 10th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The Clintons capacity for deceipt knows no bounds. The Clintons hint that they would accept a Hillary/Obama joint ticket. They are only hinting at this to dupe people into voting for Hillary in the very mistaken belief that they will be creating a dream ticket. All they will really be doing is falling for Hillary and her devious tactics one more time. The wealthy eliteist Clintons have no desire for a black VP on the Hillary power trip.

BCanada   March 10th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

At 3:00 a.m. Hillary voted for the IRAC war, so next time they call get some objective advice from Obama and we will all win.

April in Texas   March 10th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

While I live in a larger state as its called (Texa) I voted and caucused even though I was fighting the flu due to the importance of it. Every state counts even smaller ones IMO.

Sadly Florida always seems to goof up elections as they seem to have done again this year. Michigan goofed this year as well but then the gov there is a Hillary supporter.

I will support Obama all the way to the Whitehouse as President and for Hillary to offer him VP is ridiculous seens as hes winning currently..

Please do your homework and use the internet.. Google Peter Paul and Norman Hsu and Clinton, heck even google Obama and you will see who is lying to you and who is not..

Obama '08

Karen G   March 10th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Hate to disappoint you all, but Hillary was in Mississippi,so was Bill and so was there daughter, funny some of you make like you are from there and can't even spell it right. Maybe you all should take the message from the German guy ,sometimes a person from afar can see things much more clearly. Kind of like a marriage,sometimes when you are the couple ,you can't see what everyone around you sees,way before you relize you have a problem.

Vince   March 10th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

A month ago Hillary lead in Texas and Ohio by 20 points. Obama narrowed those leads to single digits. Yet the Clinton friendly media calls this some sort of come back victory.

From here on out the math is pretty simple. By the end of this campaign, Obama will have won more states, more votes and more delegates than Clinton. If she tries to over turn these results she will lose in a landslide in November because none of the disenfranchised Democratic voters will vote for her.

Trish   March 10th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

45 minutes of speech at Obama's Mississippi's "Town Hall"-still no questions from the audience...........

maya   March 10th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Just the Facts- if you are truly "just the facts" then don't spin into your OPINIONS about Clinton and YOUR thoughts about HER INTENTIONS and her interests and her motivations, her so called "need for power" -etc. How ironic that your initial call for "just the facts" spun into the typical scripted distortions that are put out by Hillary bashers...

And CNN- change your ticker headline for heaven's sake. How long do we need to have that asinine story about the Obama 3am girl? It's closed for comments- why is it up at the top so long?!

John - Spokane, WA   March 10th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

The Factor not being considered in the race right now is that Hillary does have the support of the majority of the Superdelegates and that is going to be enough to put her close, then by winning PENN, the revotes in Michigan & Flordia ( Which by the way some of the bloggies said would never happen – guess what ? its gonna happen ! ) WILL put her into the lead. Then becomes the question, WHO CAN WIN THE GE with BIG STATES ? Hillary is the answer. I know this pops alot of bubbles and Im sorry for that, but the process is what it is and hopefully Obama will accept the VP spot and the Dems will become unbeatable in the GE. Would be a smart move for Obama since he is a young man and he would become a virtual shoe in for the 2016 GE. He needs the experience for now.

Trish   March 10th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

45 minutes of speech at the "Town Hall"-still no questions from the audience...........

Dennis   March 10th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

scbrown: If he can't fight back on a 3 am ad, than he can't defend our country.

That is among the weakest arguments I have seen. For one, it ignores the facts. He did respond with his own ad on the same day. He has addressed that ad several times since then.

Evaluating a candidate's ability to be commander in chief based on how he responds to a negative ad is rather narrow minded.

gordon   March 10th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

ms clinton 35 year exp doing what getting paid under the table why bill get something else under the table

Rob L.   March 10th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I think HRC has worked with John McCain to develop that Ad, since it is more benefical to him then her. (Old John really snowed her on that one!). Obama is too intelligent to fall for that ploy.

When you really recognize all of the underhanded dealings HRC is capable of...and has already done. Then you have the answer to that AD...and it's not HRC or John McC., its the most intelligent candidate that has shown he has the best basis for judgement... the next President of the USA – Barack Obama!!
Now you know why that little girl in the Ad is backing Obama!

scbrown   March 10th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

That's the point, if he can't fight back on a soft ad, than he can't fight back at all. Eveyrone said this on tv.

scbrown   March 10th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

That's the point, if he can't fight back on a soft ad, than he can't fight back at all. Everone said this on tv.

biloxi ms   March 10th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

biloxi, for hillary clinton....... vote hillary clinton

gordon   March 10th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

remember if bilary when only large states count little states dont what a leader i think she a power hunger woman who would run over a puppy to win

kevin from alaska   March 10th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

vl: Absolutely not true.

A number of Senators voted against the war. Among them Ted Kennedy and Lincoln Chafee (a Republican who now supports Obama).

In total, 23 Senators opposed the resolution to go to war with Iraq (and another 133 House members).

Becky in In.   March 10th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Obama has little to no experience, but he makes you swoon and faint. Get a life we need a President not a rock star!!!!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   March 10th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Obama has 100 more delegates than Hillary and she's trying to make claim to those. We all heard the saying "fuzzy math", well that's not what Hillary's using. She's using lies and deceit which aren't adding delegates just more lies. Obama supporters, be patience, Hillary's lies will cause her own demise.

Sarah C   March 10th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I never thought I would see as much racism among the Democratic Party as I have during this race. Obama's South Carolina win didn't really "count" because the state was full of blacks, and now it sounds from these comments as if people are saying if Obama wins Mississippi that win won't count, either.

Clinton has been using words like "disenfranchisement" to refer to the seating of delegates from Michigan and Florida, but nobody cries foul when the campaign essentially says that the votes of black people don't count because of COURSE they'll vote for the black candidate.

So I suppose the votes of women shouldn't count because "of course" they'll vote for the chick.

What disgusting rhetoric. Everyone parroting such nonsense should be ashamed.

scbrown   March 10th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

That's the point, if he can't fight fight on a soft ad, than he can't fight back at all. Everone said this on tv.

Obama '08 may I please see your 1040's   March 10th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Even though your ahead in delegates and votes Obama watch your Back man. Some folks are trying to sneak Hillary into the whitehouse. You do know that is how Bush entered the WH. Run your race and I will meet you at the finish no matter what. Then we will see if they want the black man or not.

jackson ms   March 10th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

vote hillary clinton

Larry   March 10th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hillary is Bi-polar. In one instant she is endorsing Mcain and saying he is more qualified for president than Obama now she is saying Obama could be a VP candidate. That sounds a bit of a contradiction. People wake up and realize this is a trick to get Obama supporters who also like Hillary to go ahead and jump on board for her. She will then choose Evan Bayh for her running mate. This lady will say and do anything to get elected. She doesn't care about the Democratic party and I wonder if she cares about the voters as much as she cares about power, her legacy and being president of the US

Mr. M   March 10th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

This is getting a bit boring!

mississippi   March 10th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

mississippi, loves the clintons.. vote hillary clinton, in mississippi..go home bho

Nathan,   March 10th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

It seems like everytime you turn on the television That elite suckup and wimp Juhn Keery is on there talking for Obama. We should be worried about which job he is promised in an Obama administration. It seems like all the elite rich democrats are behind Obama and against Clinton.

The election in Florida was a fair election with everyone on the ballot. Those delegates should be seated. If Obama thinks that he lost because he did not campaign what does that say about his supporters. Clinton's supporters turned out to vote in spite of not having any delegates. The election in Michigan should be a do over. Hillary got 55% of the vote in Michigan against uncommitted. Edwards was still on the ballot then and had not left the race. A lot of the uncommitted would have voted for him if he was on the ballot. This is why Obama reallt dosen't want a redo in Michigan. He knows Hillary would get more than 60%of the vote in a new election.

VP   March 10th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Rob... you deal with Hitlers out there. We will take care it our business.

Texas Independent Voter   March 10th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Clinton will stop at nothing. She has displayed so much arrogance to being heir apparent to the office of President. She feels ENTITLED or that it is her BIRTHRIGHT.

We have just a few states left to shut down the CLINTON MONARCHY. If we don't pay very close attention to what the Clintons are trying to do, we will have an abolute MONARCHY on our hands. In fact with Hillary's divisive and polarizing views, it will be more like a DICTATORSHIP.

Honestly, when I back off and look at their style of campaigning it is like watching a thrid world country"s "election"...you know the kind of "election" that is determined before the first vote is cast.

AJ, IL   March 10th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I like the CNN tickers because they are amusing, but for accurate delegate counting go to MSNBC. They have been more consistently accurate on counting delegates. Obama leads Hillary by 139 pledged delegates. Important as superdelegates are, they can switch allegiances at any time.

Obama in 08!

Southerner   March 10th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Is Clinton not campaigning in Mississippi because she feels she has that state locked up, or because she does not care about the people (or State) of Mississippi? Clinton currently has a projected lead in PA, considering that why not show Mississippi some campaign love?

Oh yeah – & this “experience” issue; I suppose I read different news reports, but the world does not seem to be benefiting from all this “experience” – lets call it bad experience. Time for change – Obama 08!

Renee   March 10th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Obama, is a figher to bring together not to divide. Obama will make a good President.

Hussien Obama   March 10th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Please join the Obama Socalist Democratic Movement!

Heil Obama 08

How long until concentration camps for neocons?

Heil Obama 08!

Just the Facts   March 10th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Obama is ahead on every possible indicator: More states, more popular votes, more delegates (elected), etc.

We have to make sure the Clinton Machine doesn't roll over the democratic process and steal this election. She cannot win under the current rules but please do blink because she will try to change the rules...already mention that "pledge delegates can vote for whoever they want"...She is not interested in all voters, blows off states for this reason and that reason...get real...The real focus of HRC's campaign is HRC's need for power and control and she can't admit that she is not going to get the nomination. At this rate, she will be luck to get offered a position as an under secretary to the undersecretary of undersectary of ....well you get the idea.

goff   March 10th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

obama in mississippi! he is talking about katrina, hey obama where was your help in 2005., or 2006? bill and hillary clinton raises millions for everyone of us. who live in mississippi..........................vote hillary clinton mississippi not obama the con!

George   March 10th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Here you go again – race or gender?

By the way I heard about a young girl – to young to vote – who was acting as a volentuer of Barack Obama. In some ways Obamas support from young voters makes you suspicious. Its´ well-known in world history that youths have been manipulted by fishy men in power to support their own obscure ambitions. In Germany they were called H--jugend, in the former Soviet Union ......?, in China ........? However I don´t believe that American youths are that naive.

Aussie Greg   March 10th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Please Obama don't go negative, it is old politics, it is the McCain and Clinton way.

We need real change, change we can believe in.

J.C.T.   March 10th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON WILL HAVE MORE DELEGATES VOTES,MORE POPULAR VOTES,MORE SUPER-DELEGATES VOTES,
MORE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR ECONOMY, WHY OBAMA VOTERS DON'T ASK TO HIM, HOW HE WILL FIX OUR ECONOMY?
A COUNTRY LIKE THE UNITED STATES CAN'T BE MANAGED WITH A PRESIDENT THAT HE DOESN'T HAVE ORIGINALS IDEAS,A OPEN PLAN ON HIS AGENDA..NOT EVEN WORDS,OBAMA IS A MAN THAT IS BEING USED BY KENNEDY AND KERRY TO MAINTAIN THEIR POSITIONS ON THE SENATE.

Mac in Nova Scotia   March 10th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Don't worry about Obama being tough enough for the job. The fact that he is still in the race and slightly leading Hillary shows his toughness. As President he won't have to face a more devious leader than the Clintons. He is standing up to and rising above one of the nastiest women I have seen in my life of 74 years. The lies, dirty tricks and arrogance of the Clintons disgust me. How can she say "shame on you" to Obama when she doesn't know the meaning of the word shame.

Polly   March 10th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Go Obama 08. We want democracy and we want you as our president.

scbrown   March 10th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

RANDY DENVER:

YOU CALL THAT FIGHTING– THAT WAS A WEAK COMEBACK. OBAMA IS STILL WHINING ABOUT HILLARY PLAYING THE FEAR CARD ON TALK RADIO, EVEN PUNDITS SAID HIS COMEBACK WAS WEAK. HOW MANY PEOPLE REMEMBER HIS AD? OBAMA STILL SOUND LIKE JOHIN KERRY.

Caleb   March 10th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Reality check folks!

Obama wins Mississippi primary. McCain wins the state of Mississippi in presidential election 2008.

Hello? Make sense? Please tell me again why Obama should be president?

He's a motivational speaker and that's all he is! I'm an american and I want change. Obama please dropout!

maya   March 10th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

vl- Excellent point! Thanks for doing the research- I've wondered about that myself!!

A Bag of Chips   March 10th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Its 3:00 am. Do you know where your president is?

Mike Allen   March 10th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Huh, what happened to the short lived Hillary Mojo and momentom?
Waah! Obama pushed me down and I can not get up. Send me money.
Hillary (Monster) Clinton

William   March 10th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This is going to be historic. If Obama takes Mississippi, it will be monumental in the African-American community. This state has alwaya been known as the most racist one in the history of this nation. This was also the state that had the first black senator since reconstruction, Hiram Revels. If he takes this, it will show the whole world that times are changing. It will also prove that America is ready for a black president.....

Enrique   March 10th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

In Hillary's eyes, Mississippi does not count. States that hold caucuses and/or have large black populations do not matter to her.

Lonestarkaty   March 10th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

We truly need to make sure that Barack takes the high road and is seen as the canddiate that wants the voters of Michigan and Florida to know how important their votes are to him and the party. We need this to happen so that in the general election and any do -over they see him as a fighter for their rights. This is not because of delegates, it should be because it is the right thing to do and it shows his committment to the needs of these voters to be recognized. They after all were not part of the decision to move their primary date. Let's show them that we TRULY CARE about there VOTE

AJ   March 10th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Look at the racial make-up in Mississippi. does anyone really think Clinton has a chance? Isnt Mississippi predominatly black. Let Obama take another state that cant be won in the General Election.

jo   March 10th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

What ever! Obama does not have to do much to get Black's vote. That is pretty pathetic and races. I am not black or White. Now, I know why Whites call Black races. Obama winning in almost all the caucus states (disfranchising thousands of voter not having primaries) by hoarding lots of own people into hall and again disfranchising more than 1.5 million voters from Florida and Michigan. This guy is here to win for HIMSELF. People are not seeing his is wearing camouflage.

CHERYL   March 10th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

HILLARY WILL GET THE BIG STATES NEEDED TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!

SHE HAS SO FAR!

SHE CAN WIN AGAINST THE GOP SWIFT BOAT! THEY HAVE NOTHING ON HER!!!!!!!!!!

CAN THE OTHER PERSON? HMMMMM

VOTE SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mystery   March 10th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

There is a reason Obama is here for God works in mystrious ways, and i truly believe that he will be president, and people need to understand that Obama is not going to stoop to Hilary`s level to win. He is doing the right thing, and yes i am proud of him.
I do not know what some of you people expect from him for we are all imperfect people living in an imperfect world so stop criticizing knowing how hard it is for a black well educated man to run for president which is already a historical moment, and actually have a chance to be president. If its perfection that you want then you will never receive it.
Obama is not stupid, and he is very well informed that this will not be an easy task given we live in a white mans world which is unfortunately a sad, but as i see he is the only one that has this cross over appeal, and knows his job very well. So what that he "may" not have as much experience(which i do not believe) as Hilary, but then again we have experience people that put out country in this hole to begin with. So go figure....

David   March 10th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

When is Hillary going to drop out so I dont have to read the dumb Clinton supporter comments anymore? Like scbrown

For some reason, they think Hillary is winning.

Actually she's losing and there is no way to catch up. If you revote Florida and Michigan and people actually come out to vote this time, this will surely put Obama over the top even if he losses 55-45 in both states. Actually he'll have 50 more delegates than needed to clinch the nomination.

Then watch out for Hillary to sue because she and her supporters are poor sports. They thought they were entiltled to the nomination, but they forget this is America, not Venezueala

Frank in Missouri   March 10th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI , STAND UP FOR CHANGE AND STAND UP AGAINST THE RACIST CAMPAIGN AND THE CORRUPTION OF THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN !!

THE AMERICA OF ALL RACES AND WALKS OF LIFE IS FIGHTING WITH YOU !

OBAMA'08

Math Professor   March 10th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

The delegate required for democratic nomination should be 1870 (not 2025).

If DNC decided not to count Florida and Michigan delegates because they violated the party rule, then the total delegates required for nomination should be reduced from 2025 (half of the total delegates) to about 1870 (half of the the remaining total delegates).

This makes perfect sense and solves all the problems easily.

Midge from Ohio   March 10th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Mississippi will vote for Obama. They have never had a female Governor or a female member of Congress. They didn't ratify the Nineteenth Amendment (GIVING WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE) until 1984. Why would we think they would vote for a woman? I could not care less about their vote, they are ignorant people.

MarkH   March 10th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

"Fighting back" on ads that promote fear-mongering is a waste of time. Look at the good it did Mondale to run crap like that. Let him focus on the nomination. Hillary will be pulling out all the stops now. What does she have to lose???? Oh, yea.......

David, Dallas Tx   March 10th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Say, "NO!" to 11th hour rules changes.

Say, "NO!" to criminalizing those too poor to buy insurance.

Say, "NO!" to Clinton!

CARMEN MALDONADO   March 10th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

dear MR Obama, I'm glad you doing well in the delgates blab blab....i am a true democrat. i voted for the first president in 1976 he is a man that i admire then and still do Mr Carter...i'm disappointed that nothing has been said between you and the former first lady Hilary nothing about economy, in the present time not if i get elected.not one speech has impress me...every day i go to work the price of gas still going up, my health insurance co. are playing doctors, crimes is at all time high...homes going on forclosures..and what changes are we talking about ...please don't think i 'm hilary fan either. i am concern citizen a disappointed democrat.......

Kenneth   March 10th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

To SCBROWN: Obama does not want to begin running a negative campaign, because he told everyone that he would be about a new kind politics. He did run a counter commercial to the 3am ad, but did not want to speak out too much about it because he does not wish to go negative. But, I think if Hillary keeps nailing him with negative ads that work, that Obama may have to abandon his promise and go a little negative.

Denis van Dam   March 10th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Mississipi, you should ALL vote for Obama. Remember what Hillary said more than once: only the BIG states count, because they show whon can win in November. So, show her that the smaller states also count, by giving 33 delegates to Obama.

LifeLongDemocrat   March 10th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

You're right scbrown. I answered the phone fulltime as a volunteer for the Kerry campaign and got tired of defending the fact that he did nothing to dispel the lies. Obama is using this little girl. She, I'm sure, did this ad as a union actor and will probably never work again because of the way she politicized it.
Can't Obama fight his own battles...oh, that's right...he's different...above the fray...tell that to AlQaeda!
Bad choice, folks...later maybe but not now.

Go HIllary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave, Santa Barbara CA   March 10th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Does no one see that Clinton is Macchiavellian as much as she is a woman or an American?

Dawn   March 10th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

scbrown,

Find a conservative website for your blogging.

OBAMA 08

John Stevens   March 10th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Obama will win the primary 70 to 30 IMHO – largely due to the large African America vote – which is voting based on racial grounds. No surprise ..... sad but no surprise.

Rob   March 10th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Rob from Germany:

a quick overview on how we see the campaign in the US:

i think it is very amusing how both candidates campaign against each other. even funnier is to see how and why people support those, esp. Obama. we have an unexperienced candidate here, mostly voting present in his terms. someone able to convince Americans with empty phrases (we call it soap bubbles). also funny to see is how pro-Obama the news are. comon guys, are you blind?

i just hope that America is waking up soon and does not fall for someone who blinds them with a silver-tongue.

Also, the Clintons are very popular in Europe. i wouldnt be surprised that our governments would get much closer with the new Clinton Administration and get war on terror finished.

America is in deep trouble, the economy is having problems, you are in war, you have huge immigration problems and most of it you are constantly decreasing the average education level of this country. things are going very wrong here and do you really want to have someone who would vote present for everything?

Rob

stuart_zechman   March 10th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Hillary!
Hillary!

She's the best for you and me!

Hillary!
Hillary!

Obama time to be VP!

Hillary!
Hillary!

Vote for her or sexist you B!

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   March 10th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

SCBROWN, why are you contradicting yourself. In one sentence you said he should fight back against the 3AM ad and in the second line you claim the ad is soft. Come on people be serious, that lady is Monster, willing to destroy the Democratic party to get elected.

The game is over and Hillary lost.

CHERYL   March 10th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

LIES AND CHOICE OF FRIENDS AND PASTORS= BAD CHARACTER!!

NOT BEING ABLE TO DEFEND HIMSELF= NOT QUALIFIED!!!!!!!!!!!

VOTE SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LJD   March 10th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

This woman is such a hypocrite and so arrogant he is not experienced enough to answer the phone at 3 am but she wants him on a ticket with her that would not be a “dream” ticket without him. What a joke. The person in second place is offering the person in the lead the number two position.

carlo   March 10th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I'm sorry scbrown, but hillary's tactics are the reason why so many of us young voters are apathetic about our country. You imply that the swiftboating of John Kerry was somehow his fault. The point is that people fell for it and what did we get? We got George Bush, trigger happy Cheney, Brownie the idiot, Karl Darth Vador Rove, etc.

So if people are going to allow hillary to repeat the same tactics and fall for it under some misguided belief that her slinging mud equates to her being a fighter, you had better ask yourself what is she fighting for if she risking tearing the party-Americans or her own selfish.

We were fooled once by these tactics, so shame on the Republicans. If we are fooled twice, then shame on us and we deserve whatever we get.

vl   March 10th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

It just amazes me that so many Obama supporters are truly blinded by all the bright – flashy lights and music. I for one am SICK of hearing his stance on IRAQ! If you would take a minute and cruise to the United States Senate Roll call for S.J. Res 45, you will find that there was ONLY 1 VOTE AGAINST THE WAR!......Byrd (D-WV), there were also 4 not voting, Akaka (D-HI) Hatch (R-UT) Helms (R-NC) Inouye (D-HI). What does this say about Obama and the Senators that support him? They are just as full of it as him. Get real, do your homework, and DON'T LISTEN TO HYPE

zona   March 10th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I believe the little girl in the ad is now almost 18 and she personally chose to show her support (as opposed to "defend") Obama because she believes in him. Clinton should have chosen something other than "stock" ad for her campaign. Afterall, those "got milk?" commercials will not use any actor that doesn't actually drink milk. Clinton created the hoopla over this ad. My points go to Obama. And incidentally, just because he didn't spend a lot of time "defending" the 3 a.m. ad simply means he's busy doing more important things, like getting his message out so he can win the Democratic nomination.

CNN, why don't you give Obama fair coverage compared to what you give Clinton?

CHERYL   March 10th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

OBAMA WILL MORE THAN LIKELY TAKE MISSISSIPPI BECAUSE IT IS 70% BLACK!

BUT HE WILL NOT GET PENNSYLVANIA ,THE BIG PRIZE WILL GO TO HILLARY!

ALL THE OTHER BIG STATES THAT MATTER WENT TO HER AS WELL!

OBAMA WILL NOT MAKE IT TO THE WHITE HOUSE!

TOO MANY BAD DECISIONS ON HIS PART HAVE DONE HIM IN.

VOTE INTELLIGENTLY VOTE FOR SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!

Franky   March 10th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

You know, I do believe my boy Obama is going to win Miss and as of right now I would give Penn to Hillary. I can't seem to determine otherwise how my boy can do in Penn but I do believe Hillary has the edge now in that state. I have to admit and say that at least Hillary is not dumb to realize that she's not out, and I'm just curious to see what the conclusion will be...

maya   March 10th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

To all Obama supporters who keep on obsessing about who "won" Texas- THE GENERAL ELECTION IS NOT A CAUCUS! Caucuses do NOT truly represent the state- the elderly, disabled, sick, or working voters can often NOT get to the caucus site to be heard. Hillary WON the Texas popular vote. She can win the popular votes of many of the swing states and big states in the general election. Please stop going on and on about who "won" the Texas vote and asking for the caucus results to come in. Texas actually proves my point perfectly- since all of the same people voted- why the mismatch btwn the caucus and the primary?!! Again- THE GENERAL ELECTION IS NOT A CAUCUS. We will NEED THE VOTES to win in the fall. Hillary can deliver!!!!

Elly   March 10th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I think you are all forgetting Obama really *won Texas* in delegates
Cnn just leaves that out there because they are all pro Hillary
He lost Ohio by a mere 10 points in the popular vote
He WON wyoming by almost 20 points but CNN downplays this!!
IF hillary wins we all know it will be by under handed tactics with the super delegates!!
the super Delegates cannot ignore the American peoples popular vote or the democratic party will suffer come fall!!

pj   March 10th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

scbrown, you make no sense, whatsoever.

and this little bit of news is another example of clinton forgetting about the "small states"... nice strategy.

king from toronto   March 10th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

where's the texas caucus results?? we know obama is winning,that means even more delegates.come on with it already

Chris   March 10th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Hillary will Win PA and in the re-vote in Florida and Michigan. Then we will see where things go from there. Hillary will have won all the big states and the ones we need to win the Election. Obama is winning in States that ALWAYS vote republican. That will not help in the General Election. The Democrats might have voted for him in those States but they will not out number the Republicans in those States who will vote in the General election.

MN Woman   March 10th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

From one old broad to another old broad (Hillary) go kick his skinny behind. I use old broad in the best sense of the word. We're the old broads that fought the good fight so little girls like Casey (with her ad) wouldn't have to.

TheLeftNut   March 10th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Obama/?? OR Clinton/Obama

Get used to it.

PA   March 10th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Hey acbrown–

The decision for who would make a good president is not if they can fight back against attack ads. It is whether they have good judgement and are willing to fight for what is right. I am tired of having politican use attack ads and I will NEVER vote for a poltician who tries to scare me into voting for them. For 8 years, we have been ruled by fear-mongering. Obama does not need to fight back. HE NEEDS TO LEAD!

OBAMA 2008!

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   March 10th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

scbrown. What on earth are you talking about? You are rambling on about nothing.

If you want a president that is as corrupt as Bush... just go ahead and say so. Stop waffling.

LostFigs   March 10th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

I agree, if you won't stand up for yourself, you won't stand up for America. Hillary is the fighter we need to win in Nov.

Kenneth   March 10th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Well, at least Obama cares about Democrats in "red" states. He has two scheduled events in Mississippi today. Hillary has already left the state, which I don't agree with, because the more votes you get, the more delegates you get. I know Obama will win Mississippi, but Hilliary should be there campaigning through Monday night.

Arnold, WV   March 10th, 2008 11:33 am ET

I know it doesn't matter but Obama has won 29 caucus and primaries to Clinton 16,Nation wide he has 13.4 million votes to her 12.4 million.That is counting 383,000 to 0 in Michigan.But she is more electable because she won Ohio?Isn' that disenfranchising all of those 29 states and districts?Why not save millions of dollars and just Ohio elect the next president?

Dennis   March 10th, 2008 11:33 am ET

I thought every vote mattered? I thought Hillary was going to represent everyone? So, why isn't she in Mississippi now? What is her excuse going to be when Obama wins that state? It doesn't matter because it is a tradionally red state? It doesn't matter because it wasn't a state that she could win? It doesn't matter because of the black population that is going to support Obama anyway? It seems that Hillary is only interested in big states.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   March 10th, 2008 11:31 am ET

scbrown:

Duh, hello, Obama DID fight back. He flipped it back on her with his OWN 3AM commercial. Now it turns out the the actress in the Hillary version supports Obama (In your face, Hillary!)

Hillary unsensord visit youtube. get the picturte yourself.   March 10th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Why will Hillary considering Obama as her VVVVVVVVVVVVVP when she is hillaryunsensord at youtube.

Get the best picture of your candidate. visit youtube/hillary unsensord.

It is good to know who will govern the only country that you love.
Enjoy the videos about Hillary and business partnerbehind in delegate count?
She really want this presidency very bard, perhaps if she get her wishes, won't face currumption charges that she might face with Paul her business partner fraud scandel.

Randy - Denver   March 10th, 2008 11:31 am ET

I thought he did a terrific job of fighting back on the 3 am ads without going negative, which he could so easily have done. His questioning of her supposed "35 years of experiance" is brilliant, I noticed she ahs never answered his points on that.

Most likely when she loses in Mississippi she wil spew words like it is a small state and it does not reflect the majority of what Americans believe or some such nonsense.

After Wyoming (all those ranchers and small town people) she can no longer say he only wins urban areas, you do not get much more rural than Wyoming, trust me I know it is right up the road!

Myra   March 10th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hey Mississippi , I hope y'all feel the love from the Clintons. You rank right up there with the caucus states and by the way don't forget all this affection on election day.

nick   March 10th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Go Obama Go. No VP 4 you. Prez or bust.

Jay T.   March 10th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Once again, Clinton shows that she does not really care about the "smaller" states. I guess you can pick and choose which states matter when you're Hillary.

king from toronto   March 10th, 2008 11:29 am ET

yea rite''scbrown" the 3.am girl wants obama to anwser the phone.and hillary is gonna be blown out on tuesday.when ever she kbows,she's not gonna win, she does'nt even campaign long in that state.some president hillary wants to be.obama 09

vl   March 10th, 2008 11:25 am ET

It just amazes me that so many Obama supporters are truly blinded by all the bright – flashy lights and music. I for one am SICK of hearing his stance on IRAQ! If you would take a minute and cruise to the United States Senate Roll call for S.J. Res 45, you will find that there was ONLY 1 VOTE AGAINST THE WAR!......Byrd (D-WV), there were also 4 not voting, Akaka (D-HI) Hatch (R-UT) Helms (R-NC) Inouye (D-HI). What does this say about Obama and the Senators that support him? They are just as full of it as him. Get real, do your homework, and DON'T LISTEN TO HYPE!

scbrown   March 10th, 2008 11:23 am ET

If he can't fight back on a 3 am ad, than he can't defend our country.

John Kerry didn't fight back against the "swift boat" ads. This is why Jonh kerry is not president.

The 3am ad was nothing and soft compare to the "swift boat" ads.

Well it's too late for OBama to show his toughness.

What's worst they got this little girl out to defend Obama battles, or they condone it.

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