March 11, 2008
Posted: 09:05 PM ET

(CNN) — Clinton campaign manager Maggie Williams issued the following statement:

"We congratulate Senator Obama for his win in Mississippi and thank our supporters and volunteers there for their support, hard work, and long hours. Now we look forward to campaigning in Pennsylvania and around the country as this campaign continues."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Chris in Va.   March 11th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

So I guess Hillary was too busy to pick up the phone!!!!HAHAHA I'm Loving it! What a hypocrite!

Shannon, Charlottesville, Virginia   March 11th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

obama has now won 30 contests to her 14. he also leads in delegates and popular vote.

isn't it time for clinton to bow out before she takes down the democratic party?

changing times   March 11th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

In response to Gerri Ferraro. She knows exactly what she's doing and they definitely released all this at this time to attract the white voters who hate a black man is leading this campaign.

Pennsylvania has a large white blue collar "southern" type mentality and may identify with now Ferraro playing the "victim"

HIllary is shrewd and brilliant and it may work. After all isn't this what Hitler did to the whites against the Jews. Hillary is very, very dangerous!

She's tapping into what's ugly and shameful in all of us instead of trying to bring out the good and help us take back our government for the people

SA biz   March 11th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

The Clinton camp congratulating Obama? The end times are near…

D N DCCC   March 11th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

As an African American WOMAN she does not speak 4 me!!!!!! Racism trumps sexism ………. I still make less than WHITE women… I need a Masters 2 UR Bachelors ….. If Hillary was a BLACK woman she would not be in her position!!!!!

CNN post my comment!!!!! DON'T be biased

Michael   March 11th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

It's all up to Pennsylvania now. Hopefully Obama can win there and finally put an end to this contest once and for all.

s   March 11th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

This might be the first time the Clinton campaign acknowledged an Obama win; can someone verify?

Chris in Va.   March 11th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Concerning Ms. Ferrero's comments, You are not being attacked because you are an old white woman, you are being attacked because you are a stupid old white woman. (AKA: Hillary supporter)

Heather   March 11th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Ron Paul is still the best possible choice.

Andrea   March 11th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Nice try Clinton campaign. No need to start congratulating now that your "McCain is better" tactic blew up in your face. Back out now while you still have your dignity. I'm sure the Bill in Client #1 and has the Emperor's VIP Club on speed dial. It's 3am, Hillary. Where is your husband?

Kenyotta   March 11th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Clinton couldn't speak on her own loss?

mr conhead   March 11th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Affirmative Action for "Billary",…..I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ObamaGirl   March 11th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

What she needs to do is concede and exit the race gracefully, if she had any concern for the democratic party that's what she would have done…Senator Obama is leading in popular votes, states won and pledge delegates; there's no way Hillary is gonna catch up to him so why prolong this? brused ego perhaps?

Karl   March 11th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

iT'S ABOUT TIME THEY CONGRATULATE HIM!

I'M DISTRESSED BY CNN TURNING HIS WIN INTO A RACE ISSUE. YES, WE HAVE A HORRID HISTORY OF RACISM IN THIS COUNTRY, AND OF COURSE VERY MUCH SO IN MISSISSIPPI, BUT TO SAY THIS ELECTION IS BECOMING MORE ABOUT RACE IGNORES THE FACT THAT OBAMA JUST WON WYOMING, A VERY WHITE STATE INDEED.
PLEASE STOP WITH THE RACE BAITING.

barbara   March 11th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

It is nice that Clinton's campaign manager thanks the Clinton supporters, but I am waiting to see if Clinton herself thanks them for their support and their votes. I have not heard that directly from Hillary in the past states that she has lost. In fact, in some cases she seemed to ignore the actual voters. If I were a Clinton voter in one of those states I would have felt very disrespected.

Wayne   March 11th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

This election is going to tear the Democratic party apart. This has now clearly become an election based on race. Blacks in a large majority supporting Obama and Whites now more and more in a large majority are supporting Hillary. And I think will Penn. will continue this trend. Obama has played the race card like a fiddle and it's the democractic party that will suffer because of it. And it's hard to say thank you for that.

no more republicans!   March 11th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Why Maggie? Where's Hillary herself?

Eric   March 11th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Why does Hillary refuse to ever congratulate Obama herself?

She still hasn't done it once.

She is never going to admit defeat.

Superdelegates: the sooner, the better.

End this thing now.

Obama '08!

Tom Grippe   March 11th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

How can CNN call a race, such as the Mississippi one when only 14% of the vote has been counted and one canidate is only a few percentage points behind the other? Doesn't this sway uncommitted voters and isn't it irresponsible news reporting?

Jay in Kansas   March 11th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Way to go Hillary. I am very hopeful that you do well in Mississippi. Your judgment is sound and you represent your constituents well.

New York appreciates your support , The Gulf States appreciate your support and Hard Working Families all across this nation appreciate your support. You are doing what so many others only talk about.

This IS about credentials. This IS about hope.

Teresa in Kansas   March 11th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Uh…Shouldn't Hilary congratulate Obama personnaly.

Shut-up Michelle, Hilary is running for President not you!

DaveG   March 11th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Wow! Hillary FINALLY congratulates Barak on a win. He has given her plenty of opportunity to do so up to this point. She's just awful…

prentice wysingle III   March 11th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

A famous person once said "A house divided against its self cannot stand".That would be a most fitting motto for Dem. to follow during this election cycle.

mary   March 11th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Why is the press making everything into white and black? Anyways what happens to all these young College voters in the Caucuses States come November? In Michigan we have to vote in our precinct that goes by our permanent address. I can't picture these college students giving up their permanent addresses just to vote for Obama. I think states that have caucuses paint an untrue picture of November voting.

Amy in Iowa   March 11th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Why didn't Clinton acknowledge it herself? Obama has made public congratulations himself to Hillary and has even called her to congratulate. I hope Hillary will be gracious when he is the nominee and supports Obama. We will need to stand together as democrats to win this Presidential election.

Holly Maria   March 11th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Wow, she actually said congratulations for ONCE. Amazing.

vick smart   March 11th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Very good. This is how to play the game. Both of you still belong to one party. STOP FLIGHTING.

Jay   March 11th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

OMG..Hillary can NEVER do anything right for Obama's cult!

Adam, Plano, TX   March 11th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

wait, is maggie saying hillary campaigned in mississippi? last i checked she didn't even visit.

HH   March 11th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Maybe Maggie should of added Hillary will drop out in she does not win Pennsylvania by 30 points since it is a Clinton state. Remember Bill and James The Clown Carville said if she did not win Texas she could no go forward. Well I got news SHE LOST TEXAS. Obama received more delagates.

Dusacre   March 11th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Hillary is just too busy or Mississippi is not that important!

Anthony   March 11th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Hillary cant win, and Obama isnt going to select her as Vice-President. What is she fighting for? She can only hurt the party at this point.

Jay   March 11th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Clinton/Mccain08 have just lost my vote. True democrats will not nominate a traitor. God knows.

G from the ATL   March 11th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Ok I have to applauded them for good sportsmanship for the first time in a while.

Obama 08

Earl LeBow   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Can you congratulate someone with one finger?

DeniseGA   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

First No surprise, Mississippi, has always been divided by color lines. Second! DO HILLARY SUPPORTERS, REALLY BELIEVE NY, NJ, MS, CA, WILL NOT BE BLUE IN NOVEMBER? Please, her argument tht she has won the big states does not fly. She didn't even win big in those states. Obama, has the chance of pulling in republicans and independents. HE WON WITH WHITE VOTE IN ALL THOSE MIDWEST STATES, NOT AFRICN-AMERICANS. Hillary cannot draw republican or independents, and we need to think about what is best for the party. NOT OUR EGOS OR BIRTH RIGHT!

Black Republican in New York   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

This is the first time I have read Clinton congratulating Obama this quickly on a win by him. Man, she's got to be serious about this 'dream ticket' idea!

Kim   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Can someone please explain the statement made by a poster here that "Obama plays the race card like a fiddle." When has Obama ever made his race an issue? Hillary and her supporters have made gender and race an issue throughout this campaign. I see the writing on the wall here. I was hoping that the younger generation could serve as an example for the rest of us… It's not about the color of that man's skin. It's about the fact that most folk in America that voted for him did so because they believe him to be better qualified.

NC   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Congratulations to hillary and her camp. I have never been a racial situation until now. I would like to thank her for bringing out the true feelings of the mentality of the people in south. I thought America had gotten a couple of rings up the ladder until this race.

I'm positive you will get the nomination and I hope that it goes the way you would like for it to with the white and latino votes. I am so disappointed in all the race baiting that I will NEVER vote democrat again in my life.

Obamaite   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

iT'S ABOUT TIME THEY CONGRATULATE HIM!

I'M DISTRESSED BY CNN TURNING HIS WIN INTO A RACE ISSUE. YES, WE HAVE A HORRID HISTORY OF RACISM IN THIS COUNTRY, AND OF COURSE VERY MUCH SO IN MISSISSIPPI, BUT TO SAY THIS ELECTION IS BECOMING MORE ABOUT RACE IGNORES THE FACT THAT OBAMA JUST WON WYOMING, A VERY WHITE STATE INDEED.
PLEASE STOP WITH THE RACE BAITING

Karl i agree with every word of this!!!!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Andrea   March 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Nice try Clinton campaign. No need to start congratulating now that your "McCain is better" tactic blew up in your face. Back out now while you still have your dignity. I'm sure Bill is Client #1 and has the Emperor's VIP Club on speed dial. It's 3am, Hillary. Where is your husband?

Cindy   March 11th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Thank you, Maggie.

Yes, on to Pennsylvania. Keep it clean please.

BVS Maine   March 11th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Perhaps now, Hillary will consider what so many democrats are hoping for, that she will gracefully bow out of this race and halt the ongoing division in the democratic party that will give McCain the edge in the general election. We need the party to come together and support one candidate, and that should be Obama!

John   March 11th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Jay in Kansas - Don't forget all the horrible things she did in the 80's & 90's… and she sold us out on her Healthcare promises in the 90's. They paid her off, and she'll do it again. Don't be an ostrich man.

Eric LeVine   March 11th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

To Tom Grippe, CNN waited until long after the polls were closed before reporting anything. They called the race based on a combination of exit polls affirmed by early returns.

Jackson   March 11th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Do your research before you make up stuff people. Hillary (and BO) have always congratulated each other for each state - via televised speech or statement issued or telephone call.

STOP SPREADING MISINFORMATION

Jean   March 11th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will win the democratic nomination in spite of all this Obamamania. When the veil of Obama the hero falls (and it will fall) we will see Obama the man, and we don't know really know what we'll see. And that's the scarry part.

Obama won TX   March 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

She is so fake. I thought that small states don't matter, please make up your mind.

Proud of Obama   March 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

From an interested Aussie - Go Obama, you are doing your nation proud and will finally bring some balance to the 'United' States.

S1   March 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Hillary wont congratulate him herself because of that same ego that wont let her bow out gracefully

CNN STOP THE RACE BAITING, OABAMA WON WHITE STATES TOO….STOP OR I WILL GO TO THE OTHER NETWORKS WITH WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING!!!!!!!

LTN   March 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Hillary is probably off writng a pardon for Eliot Spitzer for when she takes office. I hope when he resigns that Howard Dean replaces him (he's a Clinton superdelegate you know) with someone who favors Obama.

Reena   March 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Here are 3 legitimate reasons that work against Obama:

1. Lack of foreign policy experience. If he can't handle Canada, our staunchest and friendliest ally….need I say more?

2. A prominent female adviser named Samantha called Hillary a monster. It really makes me wonder how Obama and his camp really feel about women. Judging from past remarks from Obama and his family members, including Michelle's brother, I have a feeling that there is a real anti-woman sentiment pervasive in this campaign. It's just not okay for a woman to be a fighter, and if she is, she is a monster. Is this the message we want to send to our female population, which is so often struggling with issues of self-worth and self-empowerment.

3. He made no real changes during his brief stay in the senate. He was more interested in being a "star" than doing all the work needed to make change happen. Change takes hard work people, and if you've ever tried to make changes on a micro level (personal life), you will understand just how much work is needed to make change on a macro level (a country). Let's start being realistic about change and the amount of WORK needed to make change happen. Is Obama really ready to work that hard for the country or is he just more interested in the prestige that comes with the position? His senate record points to the latter.

Wayne   March 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

i've taken the time to look at other news outlets and it is interesting that CNN seems to be the only one that harps on the divide in terms of how people are voting. I think this reporting stokes the fire of racism and racial divide. for once it seems the country is moving it the right direction away from race being at the forefront of the discussion whenever a minority is doing well…it is unfortunate that CNN cannot just focus on the results of Americans voting rather than try to find stories between the lines. How is this helpful to our country CNN?

Carol   March 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

There is such a low key win playing out in Mississippi it makes me sad. I am a white,elderly woman who has seen a lot of dirty politics and am here to say, it never wins me over. Barack Obama had something working for him, and that was the "Audacity to Hope," and it didn't matter to me what else he offered right now. People were catching on to his messages because he gave us hope!!! This Bush administration has been such a long drawn out lesson in losing hope, it left me flat, and apparently a lot of other people. I hate that Geraldine Ferraro made the statement she made, but word to Barack, don't let it take you off message! Offer us hope, please! Let that gift of oratory work for you and don't let anyone steal it from you! If Bush learned as he went, I know you can! Keep the faith!

Jay   March 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Only a 6% Obama Lead with 25% of the vote. Good news for Hillary. He should have won this state 70-30. Maybe his star power is on the wane.
New polls show her up by 19% in PA. If she can win by that percentage, the race goes on to the convention.

Thelma [Chicago]   March 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Hillary's pride won't allow her to call Senator Barack Obama and thats ashame.

WISCONSIN GIRL FOR HILLARY   March 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

HILLARY 2008 HILLARY NOT A BAD JOB IN MISSISSIPPI. KEEP GOING GIRL. IN CASE YOU PEOPLE IN MISS DON'T KNOW HILLARY DIDN'T HAVE MUCH OF A CHANCE IN WISCONSIN BECAUSE MR. OBAMA CAME IN WITH ALL OF HIS MONEY AND ADS. HILLARY DIDN'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY, THEN AND DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR AD'S IN THIS STATE. SHE HAD TO PUT IN SOME OF HER OWN MONEY AND NOT SOMEONE ELSES!!!!!!!!!

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!   March 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Where are you to denounce and reject Ferraro's comments?

You don't like being called a 'monster' and call for the resignation of someone who calls you one yet days later not only won't fire but won't denounce and reject her after racial bigotry???

YOU ARE A MONSTER and the people of PA will see it and denounce and reject you.

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!

Geraldine   March 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

People wise up . The republicans love this and you are falling for it hook line and sinker. I am a democrat and I will vote for my party no matter what. Are you going to vote another Bush in because of a race issue? The media are playing you all for suckers. Carl Rove must be laughing.

TJ   March 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

BEST SCENARIO NOW:

BILL GOES BACK TO HARLEM WHERE HE DOES MORE GOOD THAN ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AND

HILLARY GOES BACK TO THE SENATE TO HELP PRESIDENT OBAMA GET THIS COUNTRY BACK ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

THANK YOU MISSISSIPPI!

ALOHA FROM THE 50TH AND PROUDEST STATE OF HAWAII!
TJ

Chris in Va.   March 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I am tired of posters referring to southeners as racists. Last I checked Obama is carrying the South. Clinton the North. Perhaps yall up Nawth should look in the mirror. (Ohio, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire) You might not like what you see.

Black Republican in New York   March 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

On the 'dream ticket' point, please note the following from Nancy pelosi:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, who hasn't endorsed either candidate, said a unity ticket was impossible.

She said the Clinton campaign "has fairly ruled that out by proclaiming that Senator McCain would be a better commander in chief than Obama."

Jenn in Va   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Obama supporters are the MOST hatefull bunch of children in the blodosphere!

I guess the KOOL-AID is wearing off.

When it comes to the only real defining platform issue between Clinton & Obama, healthcare, her plan is better, period. Her economic plan is also stronger & more detailed than his, and her educational platform is equal to his.

Like Hillary & her political style or not, she's the candidate with the best plans for our country, and that's why she should be our next President!

linda   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

JUDGMENT WITHOUT EXPERIENCE IS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS TO OUR COUNTRY. OH MY GOD, PEOPLE, OPEN YOUR EYES TO REALITY. THAT'S A RISK WE'RE TAKING IF YOU WILL ALLOW AN INEXPERIENCED CANDIDATE WIN. I PRAY THAT PEOPLE WILL WAKE UP.

IF OBAMA WAS IN THE SENATE FOR, I'LL SAY, 8 YEARS
AT LEAST, HE WOULD HAVE A LOT OF ENEMIES AND HE WOULD NOT BE THIS POPULAR. POPULARITY DOES NOT MAKE A PERSON A BETTER CANDIDATE.

MarySue22   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

There's a part of me that believes Hillary will win the nomination. I won't vote for her but that doesn't mean she won't win the general election. I'm going to go with a write-in GENERAL ELECTION vote for Sen. Obama. I know it won't make a difference but it will make me feel as though my vote still counts for something.

david   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Obama won states where African American are in vast majority like Meine, Washington, Wyoming, Wissonsin and the likes. Am I right? i am very poor in demography. oh Hillary didnt congratuale. this is not an issue. she is furios now. she will say, shame on you Barack Obama, you won almost all the states,

JW   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

This will be my 12th time to vote for president. I have voted mostly Republican, but I have seen the light. And to be able to choose between a woman and a black is a win / win to me. Either way, good-bye to the white man's rule. BTW, I am a white woman.

Peter   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Hey, "changing times,"

As a Southerner who's lived much of my life in the North, in the West, and overseas, I find your comments about the "white blue collar 'southern' type mentality" and your comparison of Hillary to Hitler sad, pathetic, and disgusting.

If you're supposed to be a representative Obama supporter, which thank God I know you are not, I'd rather vote for Bush.

steve in georgia   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

stop turning this into a race issue. Obama has won alot of states that are predomintly white. lets try and reunite the country and stop this race issue. why is it that when there all white candidates running for president there is no race issue yet since there is a black person involved CNN is trying to turn this into a race issue to stop Obama momentum by turning it nto a race issue.

A A Hilal   March 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Tom Grippe wrote:

How can CNN call a race, such as the Mississippi one when only 14% of the vote has been counted and one canidate is only a few percentage points behind the other? Doesn't this sway uncommitted voters and isn't it irresponsible news reporting?

Tom Grippe, you should get a grip…

First of all, the predictions are done after an analysis of the exit polls where voters tell who they voted for, as well as an analysis of who is voting in what precincts, etc. It is very accurate and has been pretty much spot on for years.

As for the swaying of uncommitted voters… the prediction is not made until AFTER the polls have closed, so no voter can be swayed. Duh!!!!

Angelino, CA   March 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Reading all these comments would seemed like Hillary has no support at all. That is simply not true! Obama is fine, but I simply believe Hillary is the best. Every time I posted a comment supporting her, CNN just ignored me. Who said CNN is not biased? Prove me wrong, post my comment this time!

Let's go, Hillary!

* Support whoever you want, this is a free country. Don't attack others for supporting someone other than your choice!

Leeza   March 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I think he's got this thing! If not i look forward to rioting in the streets!

dave   March 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Obama does not want the support of Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Louis Farrakhan, because he does not want to be identified as a black candidate. Even though he is getting all the black voters, he does not want nothing to do with this people until he gets the nomination. He did not even showed up in New Orleans for a Black event. The guy is a fake and a phony and I don't even know why the blacks are supporting him, when he does not even want to be one of us. As a black man I am asking my brothers and sisters not to vote for this hypocrity just because he is black.

Micheal   March 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I have always thought that only some of Whites are racists but from this election, it has proven that Blacks are racists too!.

Even with the most support from Blacks, Obama didn't win big in Mississippi!

What's the big deal of winning some states which have the most Black voters?. Nothing!

It shows that Obama will end up losing everything without those Blacks' support

And the old lady friend of Hillary Clinton doesn't have to appologize nothing because whatever she said is TRUE!. YOU ARE SO BRAVO, MRS. FERRARO!!!!

I hope Obama can really win the nomination, so the Democratic Party will be sorry for their STUPID LOSS in November!.

Pat in Richmond   March 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Hillary, all this talk about fighting sounds pretty desperate. Just deal with issues and let the people decide if they agree with you. So far, the majority do not.

Lisa in Mississippi   March 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Senator Obama has been the projected winner of Mississippi. I knew it would happen. Let's continue the momentum and win the rest of the primaries. OBAMA for PRESIDENT; Change Is On The Way!

Gillian   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Finally.

Tony   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Chris she cannot answer the phone unless it is 3 AM in the morning. One thing she don't have to do is fight Bill in answering it because he doen't sleep there. Probably with Spitzer in the Emperor room.

JAMES IN BAMA   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

I THINK IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT OBAMA IS NOT GETTING THE WHITE VOTE AND IN PARTTICULAR THE WHITE MALE VOTE. IT MAY IN FACT GO TO MCCAIN IF OBAMA GETS THE NOMINATION. AND ITS NO SECRET OBAMA DOESNT GET THE LATINO VOTE AND THEY WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN IF THEY DONT HAVE THEIR CANNIDATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC RACE. AND THAT WILL MOST LIKELY LOOSE US FLORIDA, AND BRING STATES LIKE OHIO, AND ARKANSAS AND OTHER STATES HILLARY WOULD MOST LIKEY CARRY INTO QUESTION, ALONG WITH STATES SHE MIGHT COULD WIN LIKE TEXAS THAT OBAMA DOESNT HAVE AS MUCH OF A CHANCE IN. IT LOOKS LIKE WE COULD LOOSE THE ELECTION AFTER ALL.

mary foley   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Let's be a little more analytical. Obama has some states on his "win" list that will never be democratic. Let's start to do the electoral college count, and get ready for the real contest in the fall. Primary season is no refelction of a national 2-party campaign. I don't think this race is over yet.

Mubo   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

It is not too late both campaigns can stem the divisiveness before they ruin the Democratic chances.

dave in L.I.   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

All they talk about is hope and change. I hope they know what they may be changing, because I don't.

Jack   March 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

CNN called the race with 2% in and Hillary was ahead. It seems crazy to me but I guess they are going on the fact that they said that 50% that cast there vote were African American and he has carried that population anywhere from 80-91% in other states. If Hillary loses by less then 10% in this state she would probably consider it a victory.

mo4obama   March 11th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

I hate to say it, but if democrats rob Obama of this nomination, then
we are looking at the not only defeat in November, but also the end of
the democratic party. Black won't take to being robbed and it will show in the election not only this one but in the elections to come. They are
fed up with being taken to the dance but not home to mom and dad.

Obama Nation   March 11th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

The "changing time" person scares me and I think Obama would censor her. It seems not everyone has a right to free speech.

Tyler in Raleigh   March 11th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

At least someone from the Clinton camp finally acknowledges that there are more than 10 states in the US.

Even though Clinton herself will not accept a state in the union that does not vote for her, it seems some in her camp are more rational. I hope she listens to them before the Democratic Party is finished.

rabblerouser   March 11th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Gee, can't remember when Obama congratulated her on her wins. But then again, he feels he's entitled to be President, even if he has few credentials…

Blankman   March 11th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Tom Grippe,
For the 10,000 time… it is based on exit polls! They are for the most part pretty on. When they are very close… they don't perdict it until it is clearer. And if you noticed… it was called after voting stopped. Man, uneducated people give me a headache!

lorelie   March 11th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Obama will not take a back seat in the bus anymore.. that is over 40 years ago. He wants to be in front seat and become the president once and for all. Clinton and the rest of the " white racist" will have to settle for the back seat because they have been doing this scene for centuries. Obama is the symbol of Black Power and the Blacks are dreaming the scenario for ages now , here comes the chance so the Clinton camp should not be pushing their luck.

Jean   March 11th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

It's all about race and I think this proves it. The white people are a traider to their race-If white people vote for white people then they are called raicest If black people vote for black people they are just supporting a brother. It don't matter what their policy (most of the time they know nothing about the policy)they vote by the color of their skin. I don't care who says it's not so , it is.I want to see my comment printed and not left in moderation.

clinton   March 11th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Hillary clinton i am ashamed to have a first name that is the same as your last name. As far as mississippi are we really surprised there is a racial split? Mississippi has been and probably always will be one of the most racially separated states lol. They try to make it appear that this will be the case everywhere. Hello watch the movie mississippi burning lol.

yours truly,

white obama voter

Erin   March 11th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

What did RACIST Ferraro have to say?

nice   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

nice to see that she could congratulate him herself

what a sore loser

Lucky   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

this shouldnot be a no race issue, America needs a change cos the world has dramatically changed over the years.

Kelly, VA   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

s:

You are right, this definitely is the first time she has decided to step forward and congratulate Obama, while he has been gracious toward her each time she has won and called her with congratulations, and this wasn't even her, Maggie was the one doing the congratulating! I wonder what caused this change of attitude? This "memo" just proves how petty she is. She seriously makes me sick!

OBAMA all the way!!

William   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

I know that the Obama party will play the racist issue 100% that's what they are going to use to keep their train going. How come the white people doesn't have the right to say that they are being discriminated as well. But then again, whatever!

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Wow, is Hillary too busy keeping Bill in check that she couldn't do this herself?!

Get off of your self-inflated throne every now and then Hillary!!!

Brett   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

So when is the Clinton camp going to congratulate Obama on winning Texas? After all, he has won, right? Seems to me like he earned more delegates. Seems to me like he won.

tonya   March 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Way to go Obama!

I wish that the media stop using the race/sex card in reporting who's voting for whom. All the american people care about is who will help them the most when in the white house.

Also, I believe the best/fair way to settle the MI/FL issue is to split the delegates up evenlly among both candidates since it's still not going to help either candidae get 2025 to clinch the nomination.

FYI: people need to read the Clinton Chronicles before voting for Hillary. also, did Hillary supporters know that she was born and raised a republican? Once a republican always a republican.

Orlando Sanchez   March 11th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Who is ahead?
Clinton has won in states with 52.48% of the population
Obama has won in states with 32.28% of the population

Clinton has won in states with 263 out of 538 electoral votes
Obama has won in states with 196 out of 538 electoral votes

With Mississippi, add 0.95% of population and 6 electoral votes towards Obama.

Do the math

Lucky   March 11th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

this should be a no race issue, America needs a change cos the world has dramatically changed over the years.

Travis Bain   March 11th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

If it is not possible for Clinton to catch Obama in elected delegates, why is she still in the race?

Obama has 30 victories in the primaries to Hillary's 14? She needs to bow out. Two words that Hillary needs to accept…It's Over!!

rachel   March 11th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Why should hillary back down and let Obama walk away with the nomination. We will see what happens if Florida and Michigan get a doover. Those states should have been counted anyway. And dont give me the Obama didnt campaign there. Neither did Hillary she just left her name on the ballet In something Obama could have done. Neither one have enough delegetes to win at this point. An Hillary has said congrats to Obama before, she was the first to say congrats to him on Super tuesday so give it a rest. The exit polls should be a wake up call to us democrates instead of throwing names at people democrates better get it together and thats not gonna happen by name calling

Jon, Lantana   March 11th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

The truth is finally out!!! Barack Obama supporters are wishy-washy and hyprocrits. If she doesnt say Congrats within the hour she is nasty and ungrateful and if she does then she is nasty and ungrateful. This is how Obama is winning, by double standards. He can be as nasty and hateful as he wants and hell always be a saint and Hillary can focus all her speeches on her plans for america and she will always be running a nasty campaign. Get a life I cant wait to see BO lose in November.

Jackson   March 11th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Gosh, this woman needs to call it quits, Hillary it time. Go Obama.

catmom   March 11th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Okay so Clinton by way of her campaign congratulates Obama for his win and Obama fans whine about it. If she didn't congratulate him, Obama fans would whine about it. Give me a break !!!

Mike   March 11th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

A great man said. Politics favors the wealthy, the shameless, and the beautifull. Well, the Hillary monster has the first two of these attributes.

Bob   March 11th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Hillary doesn't have the guts to congratulate Obama herself because she's got too much of an ego. She just needs to bow out of the race and stop doing damage to the democratic party and this country. We need a leader not a do-anything, say-anything-to-win, dividing liar.

HOPEFULLY, this "congratulations", coupled with the fact that Hillary did NOT win Texas after all, marks a turning point and we will see her dropping out of the race by the end of this week.

Denise   March 11th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Did I miss Obama playing the race card? How can he when he is biracial!!!! That would be black and white. You don't get to choose.

cathrine   March 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

does it really matter the race isnt it about change and unity for all in the world. isnt it about learning to live together as one nation under GOD.

bond   March 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Way to go Billary, way to send out your black campaign manager to protect your racist white financial adviser Ferraro. You make America sick! There is nothing you can do to steal this election.

Scoreboard Obama

Lucky   March 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

my first comment is sick, it was due to typing error, i'm sorry.

Angela   March 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

You know it was in the cards and everyone knew Obama was going to win because of the black vote. Face it ……..thats a fact. Viva HillaryViva!!!! Viva Clinton Viva!!!! Clinton 2008 vote make it happen because she is the only one who will bring the presidency home to the Democrats. Thats the truth.

Southerner   March 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Heather said: "Ron Paul is still the best possible choice."

Ron Paul lost to Mike Huckabee, and Huckabee isn't even running anymore.

Ron Paul has about the same chance of ever being President as Gene Amondson.

John   March 11th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Hey Mr. Grippe:

CNN called the race after the polls were closed. Get a grip!

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