March 11, 2008
Posted: 08:03 PM ET

(CNN) — Should Hillary Clinton win her party's nomination, a significant majority of Mississippi Democrats who voted for her think she should not offer Barack Obama a spot on the Democratic ticket.

According to exit polls, 60 percent of Clinton voters say the New York senator should not make Obama her running mate, while only 34 percent say she should.

Obama supporters appear to be more welcoming of Clinton as Obama's vice president. If Obama wins the party's nomination, 64 percent of his supporters say he should make a similar offer to Clinton.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Exit Polls


Clilntonite   March 11th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

what do you expect..They are all African Americans voting by the color of their skin..

You will still lose another Red State in the general election..

Hillary 08!
or
McCain 08!

eddie   March 11th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

What this says is that if obama becomes the nominee, that clinton supporters will look towards mccain.
If you elect obama, expect another 4 years of the bush period.

Jane   March 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Edwards/Kucinich 2008!

This is getting so ugly, I might have to refrain from voting.

Melissa, New York, NY   March 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Obama supporter here. I definitely do NOT want Clinton on the ticket.

Cesaria   March 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Not surprising considering how many of Clinton's supporters in Ohio had race on their minds when they voted for her. Couple that with her latest surrogates racist remarks and you get an idea of who makes up Hillary's base. Disgusting.

Sabine   March 11th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Hillary doesnt deserve to have Obama run on the same ticket as her. Her message completly negates his.

Obama '08

Rich in Seattle   March 11th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

As an Obama supporter I wouldn't Hillary as his VP. He needs someone with higher morals than she has. Someone people can trust.

Gene   March 11th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Neither one will get elected no matter who they have for a running mate.

Annamica, OH   March 11th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Those who vote by skin color are just as racist as those who chose not to vote simply because of skin color.

Hillary 08

Stephen   March 11th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Um… These polls are of Clinton supporters who don't think that SHE should take HIM as VP. I wonder how these would spit by race?

John   March 11th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Thanks Clintonite …for once again proving the racist (as well as sexist) slant of Hilary's supporters.

Hillary is Disloyal   March 11th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Here's one Obama support who doesn't want Hillary on the ticket. She is divisive, coniving, self-centered and disloyal.

No to Clinton as Obama's VP, but I hear McCain has an opening.

Obama 08

Darryl, TX4OBAMA   March 11th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I am disappointed, we must end the divide.

This is the way the Clinton has always worked. People don't be alarmed if she don't congratulates him tonight after he wins..

GO OBAMA!!!!!

Steve H minneapolis   March 11th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

what do you expect..They are all white women Americans voting for ther gender dam your stupid

obama/edwards 08,,or McCain08

Christian   March 11th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Hmmmm….. it's either that, or Obama supporters are more open minded and willing to except what can be seen as their best shot at victory, it is my opinion the an Obama vice president might overshadow a clinton presidency to some degree, while not go the other way around….
Unheard Michigander for Obama 08

d.a.   March 11th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I am listening to CNN, they are realllllly pushing the race card.

Dave   March 11th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Does this mean that the Clintons are out of touch with their own supporters?

Dave in Sagaponack   March 11th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Hillary won't win the Democratic nomination. She has been losing support from those in states she had previously won due to her tactics. It may not count in the pledged delegate count, but the super delegates WILL come to that conclusion, and that may affect their vote.

Also, who honestly thinks Obama would want Hillary as a VP after the way Hillary has been encouraging a negative campaign? Hillary has lost the right to expect to be treated with respect once she loses the nomination due to her actions and lack of action(in not denouncing the negative garbage).

Ryan   March 11th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Hillary is full of it.

uchujin   March 11th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Don't you dare do it BO!!!!!! If you win the nomination and put that woman on the ticket with you, you lose the moderate, independent cross-over vote. I for one will vote McCain even after going to your rally and caucus here in Idaho. And don't for a minute believe you need her to win or that you can't win some of the red states. Despite being a red state for many years in the general election, Idaho had democratic governors for many years. This is a year Idaho can go blue, but not if HRC is part of the ticket. The exit poll is misleading on this point.

Karen   March 11th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Well, at least 34% of Clinton supporters realize that to keep half the party voting for her, she'd have to have Obama on the ticket. That 60% is very worrying…you all have fun trying to win the White House in November with Hillary as our nominee.

Hillbilly Hillary   March 11th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Dear Clintonite,

No one complained when 80% of African-Americans were voting for Bill Clinton. At that time, it they weren't voting "the color of their skin". So don't discuss subjects you no NOTHING about.

Obama Supporter in Texas   March 11th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Clintonite,you sir or ma'am,and I use that term loosely, are a narrow minded bigot and you should be ashamed to count yourself among the priviledged electorate. White people have been voting for white people for over 200 years so couldn't the same be said of them? And no, I'm not an African-American, I'm white.

Don't know TX   March 11th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

omg!…you 'Clltonite' are such an idiot!!! I'm sure you are one of the uneducated Clinton supporters!

jerry   March 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

and the bone headed redneck that made that comment about the color of their skin is wrong, obama is getting the votes on his own merit, be it white, black, brown, red or green in color, they are voting for the better pick

GO OBAMA "2008″

george jetson   March 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Vice president??? Of what, Iraq. If blacks didn't vote like sheep Obama would be just a blip. We don't need this crap anymore. Let the super delagates decide and put Obama away until he grows up.

Amy in Iowa   March 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Hillary is not going to win this. Unless it is stolen. So who cares about her VP choice. She is not getting one….period…because she is not going to be the nominee.

Hillbilly Hillary II   March 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Dear Clintonite,

No one complained when 80% of African-Americans were voting for Bill Clinton. At that time, I guess they weren't voting "the color of their skin". So don't discuss subjects you no NOTHING about.

Independent   March 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Yeah, that is in Mississippi. I bet if you do a national poll of voters, you find exactly the opposite. In fact, if HCR is on the top of any ticket, I for one will vote for McCain.

Obamacan   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

And what are you doing Clintonite? Its just like the clinton camp to throw race into it. Face it, he is just a better candidate.

dan   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I am just glad that the racism of the Clinton Inc. finally came out. There is no question that the racist comments come fron the camp with a wink and nod from the top. If not, it is another comment on her ability to run an organization. God help us all if someone like Hillary really had to run a complex venture like the USA. If we thought George Bush was a boob (and rightly so) she will make us long for the good old days of BUSH/CHENEY (God forbid). Hillary in office will pave the way for Jeb. No wonder the two families are close.

cécile   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Only Hillary Clinton can go to America its greatness!

It alone can win against McCain

Hillary 08 wholeheartedly.

R. Glover   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

YES, YOU ARE RIGHT 5% OF OUR VOTE IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE
"YES WE CAN"!!!!

sjl106   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I agree obama shouldn't be V.P. he isn't experienced and he is a sleaze. The only reason Hillary and Bill even suggested it is because the media and supporters have continually asked it and she has been generous.

Hillary/Clark 08!

Cindy   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Clinton has molded her supporters to be devisive. Obama has not. It would be such a shame, to let the devisive molder win.

Please see this, Superdelegates, and vote for what's right.

Dana   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

He absolutely should not offer the VP spot to her. Her lack of integrity, honesty and clean campaign tactics continue to prove that she represents the same old status quo in politics. I'll never vote for her in any situation.

maya   March 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I think that the media is really ramming this down our throats and I don't think it helps anyone or any Dem. I do think that Hillary and Obama supporters do need to be more respectful to each other…

Independent   March 11th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Clilntonite - Supporters like you just don't see the facts.
Most of the "white" vote is going to Clinton. Does it mean that they are voting for her because she's white? I should hope not.

People across the country are voting for Obama because he's a qualified and honest candidate. This may be why more - read that again - MORE - people are voting for him than those who support your candidate.

We are energized and we are going to the White House!

Obama '08

Mike   March 11th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Shame Shame. What a wake up call this campaign has been to Black America to discover just how much disgusting racism exists in the so called Liberal Democrat Party among the eliteists Clinton Machine.

Slap Stick, FLORIDA   March 11th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I DONT KNOW WHERE CNN COMES UP WITH THEIR TITLES BUT THEY ARE SMOKING THAT CRAP AGAIN.

Jake, California   March 11th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

For 60% of MS voters to say Hillary should be offered the VP spot is just intended as a good will gesture….not to show hatred to Hillary. Everyone knows that the Obama camp will never do it.

And we know that if they did, Hillary will accept it….who is unaware of how low she can go?

Eric   March 11th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has convinced her supporters that Barack Obama is evil.

This is just ridiculous!

Obama and his supporters are into uniting the country.

I guess I should expect divisive politics from people that support a divisive politician like Hillary Clinton.

What does it tell you about Hillary when the only way she can even compete with Barack Obama is by going negative?

V. Sheldon   March 11th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

That solves my ugly connundrum- now i do not have to ever worry about voting for HRC- THanks for the gift, Hill and happy landings!

Hopeless Hillary   March 11th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Hillary will bring everyone and everything down. She doesn't care about the DNC, America, or anything. She cares about Hillary–nothing else.

So no, I don't want her anywhere near Barack. In fact, I think the Secret Service should keep her as far away from him as possible. We don't know what that crazy lady will do.

R. Glover   March 11th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

5% OF THE BLACK VOTE IS REALLY MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR OBAMA
(WOW WHAT MATH DID YOU TAKE)

Obamaite   March 11th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

next time, proof read your name before writing….CLINTONITE
secondly, it is remarks like this that trigger racial and sexist ideas among voters. i honestly think that at this stage, Democrats should be fighting to have a common front against the GOP, and not tearing each other apart.

Obama #1   March 11th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Hillary is just some Stupid she-man and Obama is better.

Jay   March 11th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

""What this says is that if obama becomes the nominee, that clinton supporters will look towards mccain.""

Since Mississippi is a diehard red state, what this says is nothing.

Sara   March 11th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

This is getting out of control!!! I like both candidates but after all of this Im might just vote for Mccain….

Erica   March 11th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Hmm. I wonder if you're black or not. If you are white, by chance, are you not voting for someone who is white as well?

I don't get people who put so much into a person's skin color.

If it were only for his black support he would not have won in Iowa nor have the current popular vote.. There are less black people than white people..

Pantsuit Lady   March 11th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Clinton is banking on her supporters being ignorant to the FACTS of her past crimes and injustices, and to mention, her continuous divisive tactics along racial lines. Polls show that her supporters know where she stands on policies but know only what Clinton tells them about Sen. Obama's policies. That little fact lets us all know that the polls are also right when finding that Clinton supporters are less educated. It's an obvious fact backed up by today's polls in Mississippi.

And for the Clinton supporters who belittle other DEMOCRATS by saying that they are only voting based on color of their skin, then why didn't any past African Americans get this far in a Presidential election? It's definitely true that some blacks are voting based on color, but it's equally true that some are voting based on Clinton's color AND gender. You can't have it both ways. Most Obama supporters are voting on issues AND the history of the Clintons. No thoughtful person in this country should want a person in the highest office in the land that can't get along with people; something that is all most important in this position.

Please keep the race-baiting and insults out of this race. It's far too important for the Party to get into the White House in Jan. '09.

wanda   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Why would she even entertain should an absurd possibility. He would only be an impediment.

His arrogance and too far left approach to politics is not what this country needs. Could you imagine his attempts in sabotaging her candidacy?

Bob   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Instead of jumping out there and calling all Mississippians racists, like the Clinton supporter above who misspelled the word Clintonite, I'm going to comment on the story.

I think that with Hillary's divisive, and increasingly negative rhetiric, coupled with the fact that there are people in this country who actually buy into her lies, the democratic party will be permanently crippled for the general election this fall. Hillary can never clinch the nomination, yet she continuously drives voters away from the democrat who will win. As little as I'd like to see Hillary running for president in 8 years, I do think that one of the only ways the democrats can win this fall is with Hillary in the VP spot. Either her or John Edwards…who, by the way, would be a better VP than Hillary in a lot of ways.

Kim   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Ring Ring, A phone rings in the white house at 3AM. A female answers. … Bill did what?! She was thitreen?! Yes Yes do the usual cover up. Click Experience Hillary 08

Utseoritselaju Ikomi   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Go Hillary 2008!!!

Trina   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

You people are unbelieveable! I am not a racist, but look who is supporting Obama the most, African/Americans. Period. He is only winning the Republican states, how? By the black vote. How do you think he can beat a Republican in a Republican state against a Republican?????? Do you get it now????????

Senator Clinton has won the Democratic states, which says the majority of Democrates want her for President. Now do you get it???????

And, no I"m not low income, and yes, I am a female, and yes, I am very strong and independent, and I know that it is going to take someone with experience to turn this nation around. If Obama is the choice, then we have another Republican for another eight years. Same as we have had in the past.

Clinton HAS NOT DESTROYED the party, you people are doing it, because you cannot handle the fact that your pick cannot speak except for hope, no plans, nothing laid out on how to fix things, just hope. Well, I want to have hope too, but hope comes with a plan to fix it!!!

Hillarity   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

This just in:

Hillary was the one who really discovered blood plasma, not Charles Drew Jarvis.

What a gal, what experience–NOT.

JJ   March 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

No to Obama!

Slap Stick, FLORIDA   March 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

It is amazing to me that CNN put the spin on this but this title could have been written the same for Obama. So whats up with that CNN. You all are beginning to look alot like FOX NEWS and most of us know what is really up on that side of the tracks.

yEs BilLaRy Is A mOnStEr!   March 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Afterall Obama NEVER wanted Billary as his VP. Billary wanted him!
No monster for President/ VP!!!!!!!
Obama 08! Yes We Can!

Val in PA   March 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

What keeps happening to my posts? As I said in my previous message, I find it hard to believe you found Obama supporters that want Hillary on the ticket. This information must be inaccurate. Just like the ridiculous statements from Geraldine Ferraro.

jerry   March 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

IT IS A SHAME WHEN A MAN OF COLOR IS IN LEAD TO RUN A NATION, THE WHOLE ASPECT BECOMES RACIST TOWARDS HIM, BUT LET A CLEAR CANDIDATE RUN AND EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT AND IN PERSPECTIVE, THIS SHOWS THAT RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL AND DWELLING IN ALL OF YOUR LIVES.

John Smith   March 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Please list for me, the number of RED states that Hillary has won____

Please list for me the number of Independent voters that Hillary has brought over to the Dem primary______________

I wish I was a "woman" and a "wife" of a former president of the U.S.

I also wish that, if I was a "woman", and that I had the guts to stay with a 'man' who cheats consistently on me.

Moreover, I wish that although I may be quite divisive, and have lots and lots of dirty baggage in my life, I can still have "blind followers" who see me as competent.

As professor with years of experience, I wish that my students will continue to give me "great evaluations" even when I make the wrong judgments.

G   March 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

How come when African Americans vote for Obama it is because he is black? But when whites vote for other whites its perfectly fine? I hate it how people try to degrade the black vote, as if the white vote is much more significant than any minority vote. You can see it when the vote is broken down on the news and X percentage of blacks voted for Obama compare to whites etc., A vote is a vote no matter who ends up getting that vote.

Carlos Navarro   March 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

A Clinton-Obama or an Obama-Clinton dream ticket? No way!.

If Hillary wins, her husband Bill would be crowned her de facto co- president. So whoever is chosen as her official running mate would have to be some subservient, docile person willing to stay in the background, a role that Barak Obama is not likely to accept.

If Obama wins, the Hillary-Bill team would not be inclined to play second-fiddle, especially to an upstart and, from day one, would scheming to wrest control. and, given their penchant for scandals, they would be the last people Obama would want in his administration.

This dream ticket thing, like the Farrakhan endorsement, the tear-shedding in New Hampshire, and the Saturday Night Live skit must be one of the Hillary-Bill team's tricks. The two will resort to anything regain the White House.

Carlos Navarro
Davidson, NC

LQ Rochester MN   March 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I am a middle-aged white woman who has always supported the Clintons but her behavior in this election has turned me off. I am now a complete Obama supporter.

I would NOT want her on the ticket with Obama. She has been lying and divisive, employing Rove-type tactics - doing anything to win. I really feel that she has no integrity.

I was thinking Chuck Hagel might make a good VP

joe m.   March 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

all this talk of a joint ticket has to be recognized for what it is, a fantasy and, it seems, a good ploy that the clinton team hoped to benefit from. clinton has closed the door to obama being her VP with all the talk she's put out there, not only recently but also in the past. if she puts him on the ticket a the republicans will be able to take full advantage of her double-speak. as for the obama supporters, while some will entertain the idea, a greater number of them are less likely to warm up to the idea.

the lost opportunity here is that at one point it could actually have been a real possibility. such a ticket would have been formidable. however, probably due more to the clinton team's actions, this idea will remain just that, an idea.

Rosemary Storaska   March 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

CNN is doing a butcher job over something Hillary had little to do with given the racial nature of this race and deliberating swaying black votes. CNN has NO right to broadcast its bias against Hillary during a state primary time period. THIS IS PLAINLY WRONG! We are smart people who understand the corporate connection between Obama and the CNN structure as all one has to do is follow the money flow online. Yes, this campaign has always been about race. How can one deny that fact given Obama's sourthern take? Give us a break, CNN. Reporting about the sexual offense of President Clinton given the news over the New York Senator the same day is out of line. DELIBERATE PERSUASION! Asking the black outgoing pollers if they trust Hillary. One does not have to be Einstein to see where your journalistic approach is heading. Trust me. Ask white Hillary supporters if they would vote for Obama and the answer will be NO. We have learned one thing during this primary and that is the US remains "racially" divided. Yes, he is black and he is in a position where truth based in evidential fact should be aired without the racial connotation being waved like a flag.

Hillarity I   March 11th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

This just in:

Hillary signed the Declaration of Independence.

What a gal, what experience–NOT.

tony adams   March 11th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I am in constant prayer for Obama and his family. I vote for God and that he uses Obama for His Glory.

If this country is continually divided, we will never get anywhere with race relations.

Stay in prayer for this brother who will be used by the power of God.

Lord use Him! Lord protect Him!

maya   March 11th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Case in point the comments about "uneducated" Hillary supporters. Really- does that mean that approx 50% of Dems are uneducated? It's silly to point out- and actually offensive- but I'm a PhD professional and ALL of the Hillary supporters that I know are MDs, RNs, teachers, and working moms, firefighters, cops- the backbone of our country. We come in all shapes and sizes and we are all Dems and proud of it.

Obama Supporters......   March 11th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

No Obama on the ticket at all! Clinton/Edwards….

Obama is so green he doesn't even know the well known position of Lou Dobbs on immigration? Now I can really have concerns over what else this guy does not know!

No nuclear weapons! (Obama is pro nuclear weapons)
No amnesty (Obama is pro amnesty)
No Obama (to green - forget black for a minute)

Chanel   March 11th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

the media and these racially motivated polls exit polls are what is dividing this race. Its disturbing to see the ignorance and vulgar comments made.

Obama #1   March 11th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Hillary can only win big States.

Kim Allen   March 11th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Again today the Monster tried to fault Obama on his plan to bring our brave troops home in sixteen months. Does this Machevellian hypocrite think that we have forgotten that Hillary first said that she would not withdraw the troops only to later try to upstage Obama and say that she would start withdrawing in sixty days. The woman is totally shameless.

Mia Rose   March 11th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Yeah, put someone on Obama's ticket who tells us NOT to hope. She really is right, by the way–because she's hopeless.

Obama 08

McCain/Clinton 0-Never

SF, CA   March 11th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

He shouldn't be President nor be offered a spot on a ticket as VP because he's just not ready!!

harris   March 11th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Keep up the good work OBAMA.

Eric   March 11th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

African Americans voted for Bill Clinton with even more lopsided numbers than people that are voting for Obama now.

You people on these blogs that defend the Clinton campaign's racist remarks as "just the facts" are people too ignorant to recognize their own racism.

I'm white.

Is it crazy to think that African Americans are voting for the candidate that they think will do the most good for them. That's kind of the idea of voting. Pick the person that you think will take the country in the direction that's best for you. It is what we ALL do when we vote. That's what African Americans did with Bill Clinton when everyone called him the first black president. Nobody thought it was weird, they just recognized him as the candidate most in touch with issues facing African American voters.

Clinton supporters are just sore losers. Don't make race an excuse for the divisive politics of your candidate.

Obama '08!

Obama '12

Joy   March 11th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Ain't no freaking way Obama should be on the ticket with Hilary. I despise the man, and I would never vote for him on anyone's ticket, including Hillary. He is a slease, he is a ruthless politician who will do anything to win, and he has no morals or scruples, not to mention no experience. Hillary can do better. Wesley Clark for VP!

c   March 11th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Supporter Obama au Texas

And for a woman candidate?

Why black people who supported Bill does she not Hillary if it is not a racial vote?

America Democrat is not racist, it is only sexist!

Imagine if Obama was a woman, he would have no chance.

The American dream when I read aggressiveness against Hillary Clinton … Yuk! It is not good to be a woman in your country.

Obama Supporters.....   March 11th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

No Obama at all on the ticket! Clinton/Edwards = White House

No nuclear weapons (Obama pro nuclear weapons)
No amnesty (Obama is pro amnesty)
No Obama (too green - forget being black)

Obama didn't even know Lou Dobbs position on amnesty….what else will he screw up - and that one has no impact on us.

Obama on ticket = McCain in White House

When 80-90% of one race chooses to vote for a person of that race…….well, that is not coincidence……..it is by color!

CeeJay   March 11th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Racism in America is now coming out in the open for the world to see.
African Americans have always been more warming to White Americans than the other way around. This is clearly what the exit polls are showing.
Sadly, I don't think things will ever change in the great old U.S.A.

Bob   March 11th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Hey Carlos, that sounds like Macbeth you're talking about : ) Ha!

R. Glover   March 11th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

AFRICAN AMERICANS ONLY REPENSENT 5% OF THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAKE UP CLINTON SUPPORTERS..
I KNOW YOU WANT THEM TO TAKE THE CREDIT BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER 95%
"YES WE CAN"

Ron   March 11th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Forget OBAMA its HILLARY and FERARRO 08 FIGHTERS FOR AMERICA

mike   March 11th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I am suprised Billary hasnt said she invented the internet.

george jetson   March 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Divisive, yes, Obama follows a racist minister, accepts support from the hater Farrakan, is married to an American apologist, undermines our troops, will not defend our country against his Islamic brethren. On top of that his support is mostly blacks who vote by skin color only.
I spent 8 years hating the Clintons and now compared to Obama, Hillary seems like a godsend. I even contributed to her campaign just to stop the one who would destroy our country-OBAMA!

Anonymous   March 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Obamas religion is rasist I will never vote for him.

Katy   March 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I don't agree that all the divisiveness should be attributed to Clinton, and wander if Obama is again getting a free ride.

After all, he was the one to fire the salvo about Bill Clinton's legacy and lack of achievements back in the earlier debates (relative to Ron Reagan no less!!). I thought this was a very bad move for a democratic candidate to make, and was disappointed. Like it or not, the Clinton years certainly have been the best for me and my family.

Erin   March 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I would never vote for a Clinton candidate. Clinton is obviously a racist and does not deserve to lead our country. I am disgusted as a woman that she will not remove this person from her campaign.

I just heard that Obama is projected to be the winner of Mississippi. Thank God!!!!

Obama 2008

Hillary Clinton - NEVER!

candice watkins   March 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

what country do we live in? people are not allowed to say what we think? obama DID get as far as he has because he's black . the media did NOT grill him the way they have picked apart hillary clinton for months. everyone let him go scot free for months…why???? i am sick of seeing black after black on your network and every other network going out 110% for obama. again, where is the equal time for hillary clinton? obama can say anything he wants and no one questions him at all. i am not voting for anyone that cannot show me the substance. all i have seen so far is a slick dude who knows how to spin and that i know literally nothing about. i frankly could care less if he was green or any other color. no matter. but i am sick and tired of him getting a free ride because of it. you should really take another look at the state of the media in this country. it is pitiful and i couldn't agree with geraldine more…reverse racism is exactly what it is. take a look at the statistics of blacks voting…i'm not voting for hillary clinton because she's a woman. she's the most qualified person. clearly there are large numbers of people voting for obama who don't seem to have that as a priorty.

Herman   March 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

This is only a chosen few who is saying this…

Hillary Supporter   March 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Obama Isn't Ready To Be President Or Vice President As Far As I Am Concerned. He Has No Experience Or Any Electablity. Plus He Has To Win Big States Like Ohio And Flordia Which Are Crucial For Democrats.

Mike Allen   March 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Way to Go MS. The slipping away of monster Hillarys MOJO is re gaining momentom. Hopefully she will soon be marginalized and disenfranchised.

candice watkins   March 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

ps i do not want obama on the clinton ticket. thanks, but no thanks

pj   March 11th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

this shows that obama supporters are more serious about getting a democrat in office and not just playing hate games.

clintonett, you are an idiot. you are the uneducated voter that always goes for clinton, or the senior who cant keep up with the news and cant get out of the 50's when blacks couldnt vote - you're probably still upset about that. please lock yourself in a room and refrain from further human contact.

RD   March 11th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Obama has made it more than clear throughout this election that he would select people of good character, integrity and honesty. These people in his Cabinet would be the experts of their field.

All of this leaves Hillary Clinton off Obama's short list of possible VP's.

Has anybody been wondering where the hell the ballots went in all of those NY voting districts? Someone is cheating in this race and they are in NY. Ask Bloomberg about it!

kim portland, oregon   March 11th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

umm, hullo, YOU are the number two hilary. enough with your sick political tactics.

hilary/the clintons could never beat mcsame, and that is VITAL this year!!!! mccain=bush/cheney, etc.

obamaforamerica   March 11th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

For Hillary to even suggest that she'll consider Barack as her vp is dillusional. Someone needs to pull the wool from over her eyes. Her incinuating such a possibility is overtly racist to me. It's like she would want him as her puppet to only help her carry out whatever plans she has for the country. I'm speaking for many people of African descent. Whether people want to realize it or not, we have been stepped on and degraded and continue to be in this country for over 400 years. It is way overdue for a black president. Not just any black president, but one who is well qualified, non-biased and able to mobilize people across all lines to jumpstart a positive agenda for America.

karen   March 11th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

I am not surprised that Hillary voters don't want Obama. Let's face it, most of her voters in Ohio had no college education and voted based on race. They are pretty ignorant, and it's becoming more obvious every day.

Remember how the Dems/Repubs hated each other during the Clinton years - the administration was so devisive that it was hamstrung, which may have been a Good thing. Do we really want more of this?

I'm sad that a chance for a great political discussion has been reduced to a soap opera. The issues the media is concentrating on makes us the laughing stock of the world. For example, do you think Elliot Spitzer's zipper problem would be THE headline in other countries facing such pressing issues?

kim portland, oregon   March 11th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

umm, hullo, YOU are the number two hilary. enough with your sick political tactics.

hilary/the clintons could never beat mcsame, and that is VITAL this year!!!! mccain=bush/cheney, etc.

Common Sense   March 11th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

The discussion here is completely out of control. Clinton supporters aren't racist, and those who call them racists are hypocritical.

This race is not over, this exit poll only tells us what many in the democratic base think. They like Obama, but they want a tried and true, proven liberal democrat like HIllary. IT IS NOT ABOUT HIS OR HER RACE.

The arguments are good either way. Obama does have more delegates, but a large number of those delegates are in red states. Whether those states went to him because of a racial divide is irrelevant.

Let's be honest. This argument about the exit polls in MIssissippi is irrelevant because that state will go red in the general anyway.

Tara   March 11th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

if you are a true patriot, do not vote Obama.
Why ? because almost half of his supporters want to see the America collapsed. They don't vote for America. They vote for their own pride.
How can you expect the people who never felt proud of America can protect her from her enemies. Give me a break. It is a true fairy tell. Think about it. Pray for yourself, for your family, and for the country.

Dancindukes   March 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Key word "SHOULD" - not going to happen. Look at the math. He keeps winning and winning. She has won 3 states Whoopie dang doo.

If she is the nominee I will vote for Ralph Nader, who I have met and actually like —-

Peg, FL obama 08   March 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Obama will NEVER have Hillary run with him, because she's not only a "monster" she's a "BEAST", she will stoop to any level to try to win the nomination. Stop being a sore loser, Hillary youre starting to show your true color. You've being there (8 years I must say), What?!! Give someone else a chance to do what Bill (and YOU, right) did'nt do.

Peg
from FL

hjlk   March 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

what do you expect..They are all African Americans voting by the color of their skin..

You will still lose another Red State in the general election..

Well said

Mike   March 11th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

A great man once said. Politics favors the wealthy, the shameless and the beautifull. Well Hillary has the first two attributes. I guess thats why she is hanging in there to the detriment of the Democrat Party.

Charlotte   March 11th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Jessie Jackson did not get this far because he did not have Oprah.

PITA   March 11th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Obama supporters would want Hillary Clinton in the ticket. They KNOW that someone with real experience and know how is needed to guide the ship of state.

Jay   March 11th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Good. Now Bill Clinton can drop that go-nowhere idea.

Queen Isabella   March 11th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

This just in:

Queen Isabella Hillary, sent Christopher Columbus to discover the new world. She tried to send Bill Fernando with Chris, but his whereabouts were not known at the time. Sources say, he was "visiting friends".

What a gal, what experience–NOT.

MAP, Sr   March 11th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

GREAT NEWS….

If I was OBAMA, I wouldn't want to be on the ticket with that MONSTER……

She will lose BIG to McCain….

Bobbi and Lana   March 11th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

These Clinton voters say NO to Obama…PERIOD! If Clinton does not win the nomination our vote goes to LOU DOBBS.

bond   March 11th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Obama would win this election even if he was purple with green stripes! Its been over since orig. super tuesday.

Scoreboard Obama

Jose Card - Independent   March 11th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

This just shows that Hillary has convinced her supporters with negative scare tactics against Obama, while Obama offers positive hopes for the future and makes his supporters more open-minded.

HM   March 11th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Hillary is the candidate with a solution. Obama is all talk. I can't imagine a president who can't give a clear answer to an impromtu question. I am praying hard Obama will never get the nomination.

Evelyn New Jersey   March 11th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

How can yu Oama supporters think he is the best to win, he can't take the heat from the Clinton campaign he will never survive the Republican attack, He whines about every little issue.

Justin from West Haven, CT   March 11th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

HHAHAH ok, yeah I'd say Obama supporters would be less supportive of the joint ticket considering he is ahead of Clinton.

Amparo   March 11th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I agree. Obama is not good enough.

Hillary 08 & 12

Joanna   March 11th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Can anyone calculate the voters state by state? I do think Hillary won more voters but less delegates now. Because in the big state, a pledged delegate represents more voters than in the small state. And in the primary, a pledged delegate represents more voters than in the caucuse.

Diddy   March 11th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

His VP???? Is she out of her darn mind,,does she need someone to tell her she's losing,,,uuhhhh talk about being delusional,,,lol

OBAMA 08!!!

Burl McQueen-Chicago   March 11th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Obama/Pelosi. The winning ticket.

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