March 11, 2008
Posted: March 11th, 2008 08:05 AM ET
CNN

CNN’s Sean Callebs takes a look at voter issues and turnout in Mississippi

(CNN) - One of the most Republican states in the nation takes center stage Tuesday in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Mississippi, which has not voted for a Democratic candidate in a presidential election in 32 years, holds a Democratic primary Tuesday.

With the campaigns of Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois battling for every delegate, the political spotlight is on a state not used to being the center of such attention.

Full story

Filed under: Mississippi


Michael   March 11th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

If the trends continue, Obama will win 90% of the black vote, which will help him win Mississippi big, which has come to be expected in states with a large black constituency. The sad part in all of this is Obama should not be receiving 90% of the black vote. It would make sense, based on the actual Clinton record for helping minorities and championing issues that relate to this constituency – that the vote break 60 – 40, or at worst, 70 -30.

This is why I believe Clinton would be the strongest choice for President at this time. Moderate and Conservative Democrats will not vote for Obama against McCain. No matter how Obama's surrogates spin this. I am an Independent who will vote for Clinton, or McCain only. Can not vote for blind ambition, only experience. People learn from their experiences, not blind hope, and empty rhetoric.

From PA   March 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

73.9% white voters, 12.4%African americans, 14.8% Hispanics, 10% Others

Obama won mostly caucuses-Not true reperesentive of how the state would vote

Obama won–places in which repulicans voted and places that have mostly voted for republicans in the past

OK so he gets 90-100% of the 12.4% African american votes

Say atleast 50-60% of others + Republican majority voters + Republican states + plus some Hillary supporters that won't vote for Obama = A republican victory in White House

Obama did advertise in Florida and stated that Floridas votes should count before he knew who would win in florida

In Michigan, Obama encouraged people to go and vote and VOTE UNCOMMITED!!

OBAMA CAN TWIST WORDS AS A GOOD LAWYER!!!!!!!!!!!

4Real SC   March 11th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Why is everyone hating Obama. He is not forcing anyone to vote for him like Hillary. Let's get real the man is good, and he will make a very fine President. Hillary well with all the sink throwing and all the smearing that has come around, how can she hold her head up high and say she like black people? No way. She is as racist as PA governor. I hope Obama beat the brakes off her in Mississippi.

YO   March 11th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Hillary didn't even step foot in MS.

FraninLA   March 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

African-Americans are voting for Obama because he is Black and he is a good candidate. It's that simple. Mississippi will go to McCain in the general election, so most democratics in Mississippi never get a real voice in the general election, but today they get to speak out loud and clear. Since I'm African-American I know it feels good to finally see a Black man who has a real shot at becoming President. But I voted for Hillary because I think she has more experience. Either one will make a great President. And I think all of this back and forth will end in Denver and we will see the two of them raising their hands in the air together as candidates for President and Vice President.

aliou salam   March 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

LET'S HEAR MORE FROM THE NEXT FIRST LADY AND THE NEXT PRESIDENT'S SISTER.

THAT IS THE ONLY FAMILY HE HAS WE NEED TO GET TO KNOW THEM MORE. WE KNOW KNOW ALL WE CARE TO KNOW ABOUT THE CLINTONS. WE DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANY MORE ABOUT WHAT SHE CAND COOK UP. IT IS ALL MANIPULATION OR OUTRIGHT LIES.

Jay MN   March 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Hillary can't win this general election.

She always had the fact that she would turn out Republicans in droves against her just by being a Clinton. Whether that's fair or not is irrelevant...it is simply so.

Now she's alienating half of her own party, particularly African American voters that were key in her husband becoming president. This time, it is entirely her doing.

Obama can overcome the loss of Clinton Democrats with a flood of Independents in November and still win. Clinton has no failsafe of Independent support to offset the loss of Obama Democrats.

If the Democrats pick her, they'll have thrown three elections that were theirs to lose away.

Chris In California   March 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I surely hope voters in Mississippi think of our country when they vote today. I hope they vote for the most experienced candidate who will actually be able to bring about what is needed to get this country, as a whol, back on track after these 7+ years of misery. The Clinton years were very good years for us all. I hope to have such years again with another Clinton White House. This country and our people will be better for it. There is just no question about it, in my opinion.

HILLARY CLINTON 2009!

NH   March 11th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Obama will only win this state because of the large percentage of blacks in the state, Black will vote for Obama not because he is the right choice but just because he is black. I am black but I coult care less about Obama. I am puzzled that someone who knows how to say so much about nothing has made it this far. It will be a sad sad sad day if Obama became president. If Clinton doesn't get the nomination, well John McCain will get my vote. Obama should accept the vice-president seat, yeah buddy you are inexperienced and Hillary needs to teach you a thing or two so stop being egotistical.

aliou salam   March 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

BRING MICHELE AND HIS SISTER TO US. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM THE OBAMAS.

WE HAVE HEARD ALL WE CAN STOMACH FROM THE CLINTONS:

SAME OLD SAME OLD.

aliou salam   March 11th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

CLINTON OUGHT TO QUIT THE RACE FOR ALL HER LIES AND RACE MONGERING.

Dan from california   March 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Can anyone explain to me why Edwards doesn't endorse Obama or Clinton. I think this would help end this race one way or another. Also can he give his pledged delegates to another candidate. If all Clinton is running on is being ready on day one, how in the world will her experience hold-up against McCain. The only way the democrats can win is with an Obama/Edwards ticket. This puts Southern states in play. After the primary in Mississippi today more and more Democrats will start to see this reality. Please comment on this.

Carol   March 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Today is March 11, 2008, it is my son's birthday he is 31 years old today and I still have him to celebrate his birthday with his mother, father, sister, his grandparents and friends. 6 years and 6 months to the day of September 11, 2001, there were many here in the northeast and in other surrounding states where lives where lost and tragically taken from them. There are no birthdays to celebrate, no holidays, there are no hellos, no I love you's, no hugs, nor kisses.

Every 11th day of the month is a reminder of that awful day for those who lost a mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, niece, nephew, cousin, grandparent or a friend through that horrific act. After the shock of 911, Americans never backed down for what is right and never had to question what our American values were. When we pledge allegiance to our country and our flag, it is a commitment that we all partake to be united and free.

Senator Hillary Clinton of New York, understood the devastation that overtook her state and its people. Who would you trust on day 1, and at that 3:00 a.m. call? We need Hillary, a fighter for what is right for families, for the economy and to restore our standing in the world. Obama’s Audacity of Hope is for the hopeless that is maybe? Do we really need maybe? I don’t think so. For Hillary it is will and determination for us. Yes she will!

Obama '08 NC   March 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Mississippi, is an important state as is all states we are the american people, to think Hillary dismissing smaller states is what's causing her to be behind. Hillary is no more for the people than I am for her, If folks can wake up and see the dirty politics, the lying about having foriegn experience. To be honest Obama is more experienced than Clinton, Hillary that is.

Courtland Van Oden   March 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I Think the media is putting too much attention trying to call a race that still has along way to go. What they need to do is keep a close eye on the oil connection and where it is going. How much did you pay for gas today?

Sammy   March 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I hope he wins really big today.
I am from Western PA and I remember Bill Clinton promising to bring the Steel Mills back and a lot of people voted for him because of that. I hope they look around and see how many Steel Mills he built with NAFTA. (0) Please, lets not get fooled again. Obama is a change from Bushes and Clintons and we need that.

LIZ-ILL   March 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Obama has no experience. We all know this. His friends are people like Jeremiah Wright, Rezko and underground Terrorists. What does he really believe in?

I,m Black, and I will not vote for anyone because of their color. When Obama gets in the White House, You will still have 4 more years of the same old thing. What kind of change will he bring? All he does is talk. What is he really saying?

The news media needs to check him out along with his wife WHO is the brains behind him. She will be running the country. GO HILLARY!

Will   March 11th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

The desperation politics of Hillary and the racist comments of some of her supporters like Ferraro have no place in American politics.

Hillary needs to reject and denounce Ferraro's racist statements herself and not let her minor campaign managers speak for her.

God is watching us!

Frank in Missouri   March 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Don't forget they Republicans ... they have nothing to vote for anymore and they will come out and vote for Clinton – their easiest target in November, their guarantee for victory.

NIC   March 11th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Barack should win MS easily today.....BUT, after today......

If MI and FL get a revote, and it's increasing looking like that (HIllary has a good lead in both MI and FL). If Hillary wins PA too, then its good night people, race over and nominee picked. Hillary will be the Democratic nomination regardless of what any of you Clinton Haters have to say. There are almost 500 delegates up in the air between PA, MI and FL (again 3 big states). She won't have the majority, but she be leading Barack. So even though both candidates wont clinch the magic number of 2025, Hillary will have the lead by then in pledge delegates and super delegates and Barack will still lead in popular vote.
IN, NC, KY, OR and WV will have a say, but they will all split at this point (equal out). It will be very close though, I'll say that.
So Barack will be asked to step aside. But, to unite and bring together the Democratic party, Hillary will ask Barack to be VP, and he will definitely accept.
Interesting, this could be a reality come late May/early June.
Crazy right?! But not too far fetch, she could be the comeback kid! We'll just have to see how this all plays out. Definitely one for history books.

Oh yeah, by the way, LEAVE GERALIDINE ALONE! What she said was completely taken out of context. And all the Clinton Haters and Media Outlets want to entertain this idea of racism. Grow up guys. If you want to attack someone, attack John McCain.

-K-   March 11th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Charlotte

THANKS I am so glad we have a smart person on this subject of Blacks. I'm not sure if your for or against but it sure is funny how all the things mentioned it all reflected change by a Black Person. So what is the message blacks bring about change and force people to think critically about there options. It's like sports you seem to always pick the black kid first in sports because they are considered a difference maker, one who should give you an advantage over the white kid "Billy" your friend. LOL But now people are not supposed to like us when we run for President.

Randy - Denver   March 11th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Umm a truth here folks MOST OF MISSISSIPPI IS NOT BLACK!! I lived there, there is roughly a 38% black population and a 15% hispanic population, so while blacks are a majority they are not most, I know a tough concept most of Mississippi is NON BLACK- so even if ALL blacks were to vote for Mr. Obama and he won say 55 – 45 that would mean that he won 17% of the white vote in Mississippi.. and that is saying ALOT

Darryl   March 11th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Hillary Clinton supports and you know who you are Stop send those false Muslim email out.

I time to support the truth

Senator Obama, Offers true Change,

America Economic System is starting to look like a third World country..

We must stop the eroding, lying, fighting and let all America work together.

Vote for Obama...

LegalDivan, Irving, Texas   March 11th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Curious...how long does it take to moderate? I understand the boards are busy, but over an hour and going on two.

justobserve   March 11th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

When will people she how Hillary used them, the voters, for her own ambition? She siad she should win the nomination because Ohioans said so in their primary. Really? So how about other states that voted Obama that make him have more votes, more delegates and more states? Ohio is not the only one to vote but Hillary will court voters if they voted for her. She didn't even thank people who voted or worked hard for her where she lost.

Jeb Bush   March 11th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

The only time a democrat wins this state is during the democratic primary.

go away obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!1   March 11th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

unite for obama LMAO are you kidding me look up and research your canidate find out the truth.... UNITE FOR HILLARY !!!!!! I will not vote for obama ever and hope Hillary wins and does NOT put him on her ticket... Obama again is getting contribtuions from islam and friends with terrorists HELLO AND THIS IS THNE CHANGE YOU WANT??????? NO THANK YOU GO HILLARY and hey obama supporters please stop being stupid and research your canidate

-K-   March 11th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Clilntonite
Wow you must live in the Old Days. You need to open your eyes. What you are saying is pure prejudice. Please Blacks, and other minorites don't owe the Clintons nothing. They didn't make the blacks any better off than what they were.
How dare Bill show up to a Black Church and say, "I always wanted a black President." I would slap him and you for that dumb comment. We supposed to wash yall's feet also, it is amazing how you have adopted the now blacks turn there backs on us. I didn't see you in the White House.
Who is us the whites, no we have not we have lots of white friends and relationships in the world and in our lives. Maybe you should rethink what you said and look at your racial tone you carry in 2008. Your the reason why I would turn my back on you as an individual, plus Blacks have there own minds and know who is best for them, is that not why you VOTE, for your Choice.

Dan Lee   March 11th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Yeah I agree. black people are carrying Obama all the way to the White house, especially all those blacks who voted for him in the first contest of the year in Iowa...All 3% of them......
Obama will get the so called big blue states and he will get enough Republicans (who arent happy with Mccain ) and Independants and turn some of those red states his way come November....
Go Obama 08,

Jay MN   March 11th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

""Here in the rest of the world, Obama mania is OVER""

Thanks for the newsflash, but this is our election. When the Guardian tried to interfere last time, they helped to hand Ohio to Bush.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   March 11th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

So in 32 years Mississippi has not voted for a Democrate for President, Wyoming where the Republicans outnumber the Democrats 139,000 to 59,000. Now according to Obama his winning of those primaries means he can win them in the general election. If anyone believes that, then they also believe in the tooth fairy.
HOLD NEW PRIMARIES IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN. CLOSED PRIMARIES DEMOCRATS ONLY VOTING. AND WINNER TAKES ALL OF THE DELEGATES, THE LOSER NONE.
THAT WAY WE SHOULD HAVE A CLEAR CUT WINNER.

Jay MN   March 11th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

""The real fact is: Mr. McCain will be easily beating Mr. Obama but not Ms. Clinton.""

This "fact" is fiction.

Can anyone cite polls that has Hillary doing better against McCain than Obama? Because virtually every one I've seen suggests the exact opposite.

Some of Hillary's support is actually Republicans voting for her in open primaries. Republicans want to face Hillary in November. They're literally giddy about it.

Mike in IL   March 11th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I have come to the realization that all of you just don't get it... all this talk about math... What does it tell you that Obama has won twice as many states and only leads by 100 delegates??? that tells me that the big states do matter !!!

when you look at the stats over many years a lot of the states Obama has won are Republican... you talk about crossover "potential"... that is why his reported margain of win over McCain ranges from 4 to 14%... He is a huge risk and that is why the super delegates have not backed him... He has lost all of the blue states by a huge margain and barely won Missouri a swing state...

now he is going on the attack because he wants to keep the focus off of the math... he is in ger of becoming just another politician!!!

H   March 11th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

GO HILLARY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!08/12 AND MORE.

CW in DC   March 11th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I read these blogs and regardless of who I support, I'm so saddened to see that after all we all have been through as a country, it always seems to come back down to one element – race.

Yes I did/do have "hope". The hope that my son of 5 years would not have to endure such prejudices when he comes of age, regardless of the race of the candidate that he in his time of the right to vote for.

We as a country have come a long way but as God as a witness, we have so far to go.

AJ, IL   March 11th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Obama has a broad coalition of voters. When Hillary lost Wyoming on March 8th, 61% to 38%, there was no talk of voter ethnicity. So if Hillary loses Mississippi, will she talk about the black electorate voting for a black candidate as the reason for her loss?

I sometimes feel sorry for Hillary. In her race to grab power, she is encountering a reoccuring theme, the idea of REJECTION! Bill Clinton's numerous affairs serve as the ultimate rejection of Hillary Clinton. And now she is being rejected by voters across the nation. Hillary and her supporters just don't understand. Hillary is nothing politically without Bill Clinton. She owes her Senate seat, her incredible fundraising efforts, and overall democratic party support to Bill Clinton. If Bill Clinton had divorced Hillary back in 1995, Hillary would be a corporate law partner right now, and not even a thought when it came to presidential politics.

Just some truth....Obama in 08!

MELMARIE   March 11th, 2008 11:54 am ET

PLEASE STAND UP FOR CHANGE MISSISSIPPI!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08

LegalDivan, Irving, Texas   March 11th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Hope – Question for you? Do you know Americas history? His dream IS THE AMERICAN DREAM! It's what we are founded on! The idea that anyone, black, white, yellow or red; poor or rich can be anything they want if the apply themselves.

marian   March 11th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I think Hillary and Obamah are very good people , we know Bill did a good job in the white house but Hillary is not Bill. I see Obamah as a very well educated person who is well capable of running this country. First of all he beleives in God and he is for the white, black, latino and for everyone. Let make this nation a great nation under God. GO BARACK, RACK IT UP FOR BARACK.

Chanda-Cincinnati   March 11th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Clintonite:

So are you saying that because BILL had more minorities in office than any other administration before him, that African Americans should be beholden unto any Clinton? Thank you for further proving that this woman is trying to get into office on the record of her husband.

LegalDivan, Irving, Texas   March 11th, 2008 11:50 am ET

SDunn March 11th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Chris wrong again. He won the popular vote in Missouri so are you now saying that Obama won Texas since he won the delegate count there as well?
__________________________

SDunn – I think you are wrong again... Hillary has indeed won the Texas primary, but she is losiing the Texas Caucus 56%/44%, which if this holds ...come our Democratic convention...Obama will indeed take Texas and take more delegates...SO UNLESS YOU UTILIZE A DIFFERENT MATH THAT MOST OF AMERICA...I think Obama does eventually take Texas.

B. Smart   March 11th, 2008 11:47 am ET

. . . .You can tell when Hillary is going into states where she thinks she
can exploit race. Thank goodness that Senator Obama's supporters
are not voting by race, but intelligence on the issues, as seen in his diverse pool of
voters. The majority of Senator Obama supporters are voting intelligence
on the issues. Voters of ALL races are supporting Senator Obama. As
we've seen in G. W. Bush, a person's race doesn't determine
intelligence.

Bob Stephens   March 11th, 2008 11:45 am ET

How many votes for Hillary will be selected by Republican Crossover Voters? Quite a few, I'll bet. The neo-cons want Hillary to win in the worst way.....

Chris   March 11th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Another red state that will not vote democratic during the general election... Obama will claim victory and try to fuel his argument about winning states that do not matter in the general election...

Why do you think that Obama is getting desperate and is starting to attack Clinton??? He and his campaign realize that in the general election a lot of the states he has won will not vote for him... If you look at the states by electoral college votes he is losing to Clinton... the super delegates are not taking his side because he has not proven he can win any of the big states needed to win in November!!!

I am from IL and want to ask the DNC if we can have a Redo??? the Rezko trial is starting to make we ask questions about Obama and my vote... all of these attacks on Clinton is starting to make me think that Obama is not ready to be president... so much for change and taking the high road!!!

Sonja, Florida   March 11th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I am black and I was for Hillary until she started to ignore states that she taught she would lose in. I was annoyed that she started to fight dirty when she was loosing. Also a lot of other black females were supporting Hillary because of gender and familiarity. Like me other black females have changed, because of what she or her husband had said to offend us. So I am now rooting for Obama.

Out of all the candidates I like Huckabee, I would not vote for him because of his stupid idea to do away with Federal income tax. Don’t say we are all voting for him because of his color. Believe it or not some of us are educated, just like some white people are not.

Hillary has to win in all the remaining states by at least a 60% to 40% in order to win. Edwards pointed out that neither he nor Obama had taken donations from special interest. This means that neither of them would have to do the biddings of these groups like Clinton will have to do and put our needs on the back burner.

LegalDivan, Irving, Texas   March 11th, 2008 11:42 am ET

donnajp March 11th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Even if Obama wins Mississippi, this state has not voted Democrat in over 30 years. So a win here may give him delegates but not a win in November.

________________________________
It's called change...! Wake up it is happening whether you want it to or not. Before the Civil War...Blacks in America were considered 3/5 of a person. After the Civil War they were finally considered a person without many rights, Boycotting, speechs and perservance brought about the amendment that finally gave Black men the right to vote, but not women. Then women spoke out against oppression, held speechs and demostrations and through that women finally recieved the right to vote. Change cannot happen if you can not envision it happening.

J.C.T.   March 11th, 2008 11:41 am ET

MISSISSIPPI,WILL BE THE STATE THAT SHOWS THE POPULARITY OF OBAMA..IF HE GETS 90% OF VOTES? OF AFRO AMERICANS?
MISSISSIPPI: WIL SHOW WHO IS TRUSTED TO BE PRESIDENT IF
HILLARY CLINTON GETS THE 30 % OF AFRO AMRICANS VOTES?
WHY ?
BECAUSE, THE MAYORITY OF VOTERS IN MISSISSIPPI,
ARE REPUBLICANS..?
BESIDES THIS FACTOR, OBAMA IS SPENDING LIKE CRAZY MILLION OF DOLLARS,IN ORDER TO TRY TO WIN PENSILVANIA..
HILLARY IS SMART,SHE IS SAVING HER MONEY TO EXPEND AFTER SHE IS NOMINATED TO BEAT UP MC.CAIN..
SHE MAY CHOOSE BILL RICHARDSON FOR VICE PRESIDENT..

corin   March 11th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Oh but its ok when the clintons get arrogant?! wait a minute... they have been arrogant all along! They thought they would have this primary finished on Feb 5th... sorry it didnt happen

Slick   March 11th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I am guessing that all the negative comments about Obama from guys here are from white guys who are too insecure about themselves to back an African American for President. Too bad he has already won. Get used to it or get out!!!

GOBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

LegalDivan, Irving, Texas   March 11th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Felton.."from around the way" March 11th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Obama will win yet again tonight….you know Hillary will have to get 70% of the vote in Pa to tie him….have Pa..go on take it!..NOT !!
are you completely delusional?

Can I have what you are smoking? Hillary has yet to WIN ANY RACE by 70%. What makes you think she can now?

This entitlement that Billary has blows my mind. It would be like the New England Patroits offerring the New York Giants the Superbowl Championship for 2008! or asking the Gold medal winner in the Olympic to take your silver medal! WHO IS THEIR RIGHT MIND DOES THIS!

CB   March 11th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Go Mississippi Go! Put one more check in the loss column for the Clinton Campaign Team's scorecard. Hey Hillary, if you quit now maybe you can use your experience to fill the soon to be announced NY governor's position.

Barock   March 11th, 2008 11:32 am ET

red states, bule states. Remember we are selecting a party nominee, if only blue states counts, we just simply skip all those so-called red state primaries. it's non-sense. Anyone doubts that Obama would lose CA or NY to Replublican even if HRC won primaries there? Actaully Obama has a broader base which would be much helpful in the general election.

Charlotte   March 11th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Obama is expected to carry Mississippi, DUH!! He would not be where he is if he weren't black. Oprah would not have ever campagined for him if he were not black. He would not have won all those predominately black states if he were not black. MLK would never have been mentioned if he were not black. I have a dream, would never have been mentioned. Black delegates would not be strong armed into switching to Obama if he were not black. Sorry, just the facts

Jay MN   March 11th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Any small gain Hillary makes in Pennsylvania will be cancelled out in North Carolina and Indiana. There's jsut no way she can take the lead, and if you aren't in the lead, you can't win. Superdelegates will eventually need to back the leader if they want to keep their jobs.

If all of the majority African-American districts expelled their congressmen over rejecting Obama against their will, and the will of the plurality, the Republicans would be in control again. Just watch Hillary try to get anything done then!

ElvisPresley   March 11th, 2008 11:18 am ET

»»Hillary Clinton said she found her own voice ONLY NOW with 60 years old!!!...aaaah!...PATHETIC!!...VOTE OBAMA!

Diane   March 11th, 2008 11:15 am ET

4 shame.....it is not what she has between her legs it is what she doesn't have between her legs. We do not need another arrogant male in the White House, regardless of his race. Him and his wife have shown that they are above all of us and if that is not arrogance then please tell me what is. A man in the White House is more of the same, we need a woman for a change.

D.   March 11th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I'm so tired of Obama's behave. He's been very negative last few days. To him, he can do that with no wrong, but not Clintion. What double standard he holds!

dee   March 11th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I suppose Obama will win Miss., all the blacks are going to vote for him, know racism there. With 37% of the dems. in miss.are black that is a know brainer. Wait until he gets to Pa. and Fl. I don't think there are enought blacks to carry the day for him. He could never win in the general, McCain will kick his butt, because if Obama is on that ticket alot of Dems. are going to be voting for McCain and I am one of them.

ElvisPresley   March 11th, 2008 11:12 am ET

»»People in Mississipi : Do NOT waste your vote in a BORING and ARROGANT ex-first Lady!... ENOUGH of Clintons in the White House!...VOTE WELL–»VOTE Obama, who is muuuuuuuuuuuch better than Hillary "Annoying" Clinton.

debra   March 11th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Funny how Obama has won the red states. It seems to me that it is Obama that the Republicans are voting for. The polls say that more traditional Democrates have voted for Clinton and not Obama. If he wins in Mississippi then shame on them for not supporting the Clintons after they have helped raise millions to help them. Where was Obama and his promises of change then? Supposedly with all his years of experience he must have been around somewhere.

wisdom002, Raleigh-NC   March 11th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Obama will blow Hillary not only in the "water" but in the mud people. She won't win Mississipi. And guest what? We're preparing a big winning for Obama here in North Carolina. We're tired of old politics,please. We need new people!!!!

Tommy In Tx   March 11th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Deb Praying for Divine Intervention:

Why is it that Hillary supporters keep talking about seeing the real Obama before its too late. It is obvious that most americans are seeing the real Obama, that is why he is kicking Hillary's butt in the primary and caucus races. If you can't see the real Hillary, come on, then it is clear you can't see the real Obama either!

Don Bennett   March 11th, 2008 11:08 am ET

This is an interesting discussion....Obama will win the nomination unless the Clinton's want to screw with people and push their own selfish agenda. People want change....not the same old crap. So vote for change by taking what the Clinton's want you to believe is a risk. With Hillary in charge she will alientate a majoirty of Americans and will lose to McCain and she knows it. Obama will bring people together and you might see a new America for it. Race and Religion issues are all fear mongering and shame on you all for even discussing it.

A new America needs to ideals and a new voice – Obama 2008

elvispresley   March 11th, 2008 11:08 am ET

»»ENOUGH of Clintons in the White House!!...Hillary "Annoying" Clinton is NOT good enough to be President.People in Mississippi : VOTE well-»VOTE Obama. NO MORE Clintons in the White House!...ENOUGH!!...

PINK   March 11th, 2008 11:06 am ET

THE CLINTONS IN THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN! HELL NO...THAT'S THE GATEWAY FOR MORE SCANDALS.

Beverley   March 11th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Go Obama!

DJJ   March 11th, 2008 11:06 am ET

All this talk about Hillary winning big states, but Obama is ahead because he recognize that little states have voices too. So 60 – 70% of little states plus 40-49% of big states equals a winner. I don't care what kind of vote Obama gets, black, white, republican, red or blue, after all a vote is a vote.

Alex Mackin UK   March 11th, 2008 11:05 am ET

MODERATE THIS, CNN SIMPLETONS!

How is Barack Obama's message of 'hope and change' going to translate into anything real? Obama may lead you to think the entire world has transformed and knelt at his feet in the last year, pleading with him to lead us to the promised land, but i hate to burst the bubble: it hasn't. What is it that makes him think he can 'unite' anyone but his own supporters exactly? Even hillary's legislative record is much more bipartisan and unifying, where he's always somewhere out on the fringe.

Here in the rest of the world, Obama mania is waning. Increasingly, we find him arrogant, naive, holier-than-thou, creepily messianic, and a typical politician disgusing the inner ego-trip by whooping everybody up and making people believe its about 'Us' and 'We' when it is most definately all about HIM. Clever, but not an honest phenomenon, and he knows it.

cindy   March 11th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I think the way Obama turned this VP thing on her was great. I love to see the Clinton strategy backfire!

debra   March 11th, 2008 11:03 am ET

If Obama wins this nomination then we might as well all go over to the Republican side. Perhaps we can efectively change the republican party. I don't think the Obama pods feel like they need all of our poor "racist white trash" votes anyway. (An Obama Pods words)

Tina   March 11th, 2008 11:02 am ET

The less educated votes for Hillary Clinton, and these are facts!
Americans are afraid of Changes, oh and Please stop talking about she has all this experience.
She can't even keep her campaign together how in the heck will she take charge of the country. come on people!

Lee   March 11th, 2008 10:58 am ET

The Blacks will be out in force tonight – Why are white people being so stupid voting for this guy? Youll be sorry when you young white boys are scared to walk down the street – White people better smarten up.

Alex Mackin UK   March 11th, 2008 10:57 am ET

How is Barack Obama's message of 'hope and change' going to translate into anything real? Obama may lead you to think the entire world has transformed and knelt at his feet in the last year, pleading with him to lead us to the promised land, but i hate to burst the bubble: it hasn't. What is it that makes him think he can 'unite' anyone but his own supporters exactly? Even hillary's legislative record is much more bipartisan and unifying, where he's always somewhere out on the fringe.

Here in the rest of the world, Obama mania is waning. Increasingly, we find him arrogant, naive, holier-than-thou, creepily messianic, and a typical politician disgusing the inner ego-trip by whooping everybody up and making people believe its about 'Us' and 'We' when it is most definately all about HIM. Clever, but not an honest phenomenon, and he knows it.

Ringo   March 11th, 2008 10:56 am ET

A desperate woman, who is fighting only for herself, NOT America or Democratic party. Have stoop lower and lower as the campaign progresses. It has now reach ground zero. Lost all my respect for her. Shame on u hillary! U may try again 8 years later. Obama, president of USA for the next 8 years.

HILL YEAH!   March 11th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Nobama no way!!

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!

Cecil   March 11th, 2008 10:56 am ET

to Roger, AR;

Hillary was expected to win Ohio and Texas and she got all big headed and arrogant! Lets be honest now.

Obama 08

Democrats   March 11th, 2008 10:54 am ET

I want to thank all of you out there that have voted for Obama and Clinton. It was a great race, although it is now time to unite for the candidate with the best chance to change America for the better. We don't want more of the same, rich getting richer politics. WE WANT CHANGE!

UNITE FOR OBAMA '08!

Thank you.

SDunn   March 11th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Chris wrong again. He won the popular vote in Missouri so are you now saying that Obama won Texas since he won the delegate count there as well?

samantha   March 11th, 2008 10:53 am ET

I choose my candidate based on their campaign and their experiences and what they can do to make america better...after listening to both campaign i only have one questions DO YOU THINK IF SENATOR. OBAMA WAS A WHITE CANDIDATE WITH THE SAME SPEECHES HE MAKES, WOULD HE BE THE TOP RUNNER RIGHT NOW? I don't think so because what will hope and inspiration do to a sinking economy...fine i hope to win the lottery Mr. Obama what do you think hope will get me the lottery...that's a far fetch dream...this economy don't need dreamers or hope it needs experience and it needs someone who can make decisions on day 1...and I'm tired of americans picking their candidates based on the color of their skin. I'm an african american and i will not step to that level because we have fight so hard for equality and today we have prove that only if your a white american and you choose a white candidate then your racist but if your a black american and you choose a black candidate then thats equality no your wrong thats racist also...i wish everyone would forget the color of your skin and your religion and your party and just choose the best candidate for the job...someone who can rise to the challenge and bring america back to the way before Pres. Bush destroy it...

4Real SC   March 11th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I hope voters can see through Hillary. It is all about her and if she don't win will she acknowledge the hard work the party has done for her in that state? I never heard her congratulate any state that she didn't win. So Mississippi watch out for the fraud lady.

Alex Mackin UK   March 11th, 2008 10:51 am ET

CNN is likely to block this, in favour of something really insightful, like: 'go obama hillary is a decieftul politizian yo yo yo'

anyway, back to my point,

How is Barack Obama's message of 'hope and change' going to translate into anything real? Obama may lead you to think the entire world has transformed and knelt at his feet, pleading with him to lead the way, but i guarantee you, it hasn't. What is it that makes him think he can unite anyone but his own supporters?

Here in the rest of the world, Obama mania is OVER. we now find him arrogant, naive, holier-than-thou, creepily messianic, and a typical politician disgusing the inner ego-trip by whooping everybody up and making people believe its about 'Us' and 'We' when it is most definately all about HIM.

pa for obama   March 11th, 2008 10:51 am ET

You people are crazy! Whining about blacks too bad they only make up 14 percent of the country. That is ridiculous to even say obviously white people have been voting for whites all along nobody complained about a state being to conservative or to this and that. As for rendell endorsing Clinton he is not well liked anyways so that does not really matter.I don't know much about Philly but in Pittsburgh there are a bunch of old democrats who I'm sure majority like Hillary and college students me being one supporting obama. Pa is going to be closer than Ohio was Ohio may be bordering is however. There are a lot of differences.

Pennsylvania for
Obama 08

Eva   March 11th, 2008 10:50 am ET

# Presidential Candidates (2742)

* Hillary Clinton (1010)
* Barack Obama (893)

This is the list of articles written by CNN. Clearly shows who has got the all the negative coverage from CNN.

jp   March 11th, 2008 10:50 am ET

African American in great %%% will vote for Obama, no mattr what policies, no matter what, their expectation is to have Obama become Pres. and hope that all thier problems are over, maybe, however it most likely not going to happen, then Obama will be blamed for being to White, and more challenges will face him, then Obama will be loose his base, bye majority in Senate and Congress, and all be lost. not just words,

COUCOU   March 11th, 2008 10:48 am ET

OF COURSE SHE WILL DOWNPLAYED MISSISSIPPI AND I DONT BLAME HER.
IM AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JUST VOTED FOR HILLARY WITH ALMOST 60 OF MY FRIENDS IN MISSISSIPPI ALSO.
SO PLEASE DONT BUY TO THE FACT THAT ALL AA VOTING FOR OBAMA TODAY EITHER.
MOST MIGHT BUT NOT ALL OF THEM
REALITY CHECK FOR ARROGANTS AFRICAN AMERICAN THAT DIVIDING THE COUNTRY AND CLAIMED FOR UNITY

Alex Mackin UK   March 11th, 2008 10:48 am ET

obama's change?!

are you a 5 year old?! or have you only been aware of how politcs works for 5 minutes?

Elenanatx   March 11th, 2008 10:46 am ET

CNN you are a sad case for fair posting...how is it you can post false statements for other people about the African American vote but not post my previous post?

African Americans always vote 80-90% in favor of who they think is the best candidate for America as a whole. We are not voting for Obama because he is black...it's because we feel he is the BEST candidate for all of America. Yes he is black and he is also half white...big deal. We have always voted together for white candidates and never had complaints. Bigotry is alive in this country. How dare you people hate us because we have the good judement to get behind the BEST person to lead America to a better future, in this election...who just so happens to be black...Obama...Yes INDEED We Can!

Ron, Las Vegas   March 11th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I think it is disingenuous to say blacks vote only for blacks. I would bet those who say it only vote for whites. Did you ever think they vote for him the same reason whites do? I do believe that the black voters do look the candidate and how he relates to them, their problems and their experiences. I doubt very strongly you would find many blakcs voting for Alan Keys even those he is black. I believe it is a good thing that blacks and independents vote for Obama and it is something we should be applauding instead of denigrating. It seems a lot of the Hillary supporters are like her. If you don't vote for her, then your vote is not worth anything and your opinion is not worth anything. Maybe they should move to an island and create their own little country since they don't seem to think much of the rest of the country that doesn't support her.

Sherry   March 11th, 2008 10:45 am ET

One more time....what makes John McCain, or Ms Clinton, more experienced to be President than Obama?

Obama 08

Greg Minnesota   March 11th, 2008 10:42 am ET

As a Clinton supporter, (not necessarily her tactics) I'm becoming more convinced that she needs to drop out. Regardless of thee candidate the right is going to go all out this year in their desperation. We need to be beyond the nomination and fighting to put a democrat in office. My largest concern with Barack is his support of the military. I hope he will pay attention to the needs of the National Guard and Reserves to ensure theu have equal benefits to the active duty. Right now there is a great inequity between the two while the workload is falling on the part timers. Hillary did some great things for the people in the military, which was my prime motivation in supporting her.

I do have to laugh when I hear each side on these blogs slandering and attacking one another and blaming the other side for being worse. Get it together let's unite and bring a democratic candidate to the white house

Chris in NC   March 11th, 2008 10:42 am ET

A vote for Obama is a vote for McCain.

Alex Mackin UK   March 11th, 2008 10:42 am ET

How is Barack Obama's message of 'hope and change' going to translate into anything real? Obama may lead you to think the entire world has transformed and knelt at his feet, pleading with him to lead the way, but i guarantee you, it hasn't. What is it that makes him think he can unite anyone but his own supporters?

Here in the rest of the world, Obama mania is OVER. we now find him arrogant, naive, holier-than-thou, creepily messianic, and a typical politician disgusing the inner ego-trip by whooping everybody up and making people believe its about 'Us' and 'We' when it is most definately all about HIM.

Cecil   March 11th, 2008 10:42 am ET

No Morals, No Intergerty, No Reports, No More Hillary! No More Bill!
No Wonder Scandals!
Enough, They Had There 15 minutes of fame.

Obama 08

Floyd DeBow   March 11th, 2008 10:40 am ET

WHEN OBAMA IS NOMINATED...ARE THE CLINTONITES GOING TO VOTE FOR McCAIN????? STOP THE HATE

shanadee   March 11th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Oh and by the way....I do think it's a little weird that the census.gov fact sheet on population has it's race/ethnicity totals calculate to OVER 100%...someone in the white house should probably check that out.

Alex Mackin   March 11th, 2008 10:39 am ET

how is this message of 'hope and change' going to translate into anything real? Obama may lead you to think the entire world has transformed and knelt at his feet, pleading with him to lead the way, but it hasn't. what is it that makes him think he can unite anyone but his own supporters?

Here in the rest of the world, Obama mania is OVER. we now find him arrogant, naive, creepily messianic, and a typical politician disgusing the inner ego-trip by whooping everybody up and making people believe its about 'Us' and 'we' when it is most definately all about HIM.

Brian   March 11th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Even though Hillary Clinton has decided to drag our party through the mud, we can still emerge from this battle as champions of true hope and change in America. Let's get behind Sen. Barack Obama and get our country back on the right track again! Can we do it?! YES WE CAN!

LET'S GO WIN MISSISSIPPI TODAY!

OBAMA '08!!!

Enough Said   March 11th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Years ago a literacy test was used to determine whether people would be allowed to vote. It was used to keep blacks from voting, even though illiterate poor whites were allowed to vote. Maybe a new form should be adopted now...since some semi illiterate people can't read and understand the truth. They need the candidates to speak in 3 word sentences, and believe a person is a muslim because some white person tells them so. It's so sad. Go Obama 08

Charlotte   March 11th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Obama is expected to carry Mississippi, DUH He would not be where he is if he weren't black. Oprah would not have ever campagined for him if he were not black. He would not have won all those predominately black states if he were not black. MLK would never have been mentioned if he were not black. I have a dream, would never have been mentioned. Black delegates would not be strong armed into switching to Obama if he were not black. Sorry, just the facts

Concerned Citizen   March 11th, 2008 10:33 am ET

You people keep talking about a win because the majority of the state is black: well technically that "theory" doesn't hold water in the states where the majority was "white" so how can that argument intelligently be made

go away obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!1   March 11th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Thank you cheryl!!!!! omg its amazing so many people blinding follow Obama and then no nothing about him!!! it is pretty scary and sad Your so right I watch Hannity and fox news all day and its about time they show the real obama!!!! OMG PEOPLE WAKE UP RESEARCH YOUR CANIDATE>>> whats even funnier is when they go around and ask people what Obama has accomplished name just one and they are like Huuuuhh hmmm I dont know.. Good grief stop being stupid Obama supporters look up the facts!!!

Floyd DeBow   March 11th, 2008 10:33 am ET

To all of you who are "affraid" of Obama because of his origin or his "lack of experience". OPEN YOUR MIND! OPEN YOUR HEART! People, we have a chance here to show the world that we have put aside all of the racial and hateful feelings that devide us. If America really wants the rest of the world to see that we are not just an imperialist, racist society, and if America really wants the African American community stop feeling like rebels and outsiders. Vote for Obama! Think about the next generation of young black males who need to see this happen. Think about it. Think about how it may change the attitudes of the descendants of American slaves. This country needs Obama. As far as his experience...we've all been there. HE OR SHE WHOSE EXPERIENCE HAS NEVER BEEN QUESTIONED MAY CAST THE FIRST STONE.

Amy   March 11th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Undesirable as it is, race had determined Barack Obama's lead. Call it pride or whatever, the African Americans have contributed to his lead in popular vote/ delegate count in a big way. It is unfortunate that the mention of this is considered a taboo because of its sensitve nature.

shanadee   March 11th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Since all of you Hillary/Republican/Ignoramuses on this blog seem to be unable or incapable of reading the FACTS....For your information, from the census.gov website Mississippi has 1.749 million whites (60.1% of total population) and 1.087 million African-Americans (37.4% of total population) voters. In the United States as a whole, there are 73.9% White voters, 12.4% African-American voters, and 14.8% Hispanic voters with approximately 10% made up of other races. Two points: African-Americans have voted for whites (since that's been the only choice for a national candidate) for all elections in the past 50 years...if this trend was reversed (just step out of your ignorant heads for a minute and THINK about it) wouldn't whites be doing the same thingif the situation was reversed? I know these numbers might be daunting for some of you but I really think these racist/bigoted comment painting the African-American voter as a threat is ridiculous! Barack Obama is not a threat...he is HOPE, CHANGE and represents a new America where percentages of this race and that race don't matter....just a new kind of politics where EVERYONE can be involved! OBAMA 08'

Maggie in SC   March 11th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I have a question for all of those Pro Obama folks...

Has Obama done anything? I am interested in potentially changing my vote, and I cannot find anything showing me what changes Obama is for....Can you help me??

Michelle   March 11th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Hope, you need hope. Obama is not a Martin Luther King wanna be and even if he was so what. Dr. Martin Luther King was a great man and a very positive communicator. Obama is not a selfish man. If anyone is selfish, it's our current president Bush. This war in Iraq is all about lining his pockets and his close friends since they are the only ones benefiting from the war. It has nothing to do with the general welfare of all Americans. Obama represent a change that is bringing so many people of different race, religion, culture and nationalities together that we all should be thankful because this is what makes up America. Obama is the better candidate. So my last words for you are stop being a hater and start representing what your name stands for.

Vote Obama 2008

Concerned   March 11th, 2008 10:31 am ET

i think most of you Obama supporters are stupid.
Do you think Obama can take on Putin, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, Kim Jong, Jugo Chavez.

His message of change and hope are not going to sell there. I think he will take America 100 years back. Soon europe will be the economic powerhouse with the € becoming stronger by the day. The chinese will make sure that that the US imports everything. India will profit from all the jobs that go overseas, and Russia will make sure that there are no missile defense shields in poland. the middle east will benefit from the 150$ / barrel profits.

People wake up. Stop this slow death of America.

NIC   March 11th, 2008 10:31 am ET

I don't understand you guys, how many times does it need to be repeated. Hillary nor Barack can get 2025 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination, period! So, either, one drops out, or it's going to the DNC convention. Where Hillary has more super delegates. This is the REALITY of it. And, I don't believe, either will drop out, but by June, I may be wrong, the DNC may pressure Barack to step aside.
You say, why Barack?! Well, if Hillary carries PA, and there WILL be a revote in MI and FL, which she will carry as well, it will be very hard for Barack to say he is the nominee of choice (regardless if he won more states, more popular votes and more pledge delegates).
They say Large states matter, and that's true, Small states matter as well, but not as much. The reason Large states matter more is because that's where the majority of the population is. That makes enough sense right! Barack can win all the Small states he wants, but if Hillary wins every big state, he has a huge problem showing he is front runner or favorite.
CA, NY, TX (and other states, and by no stretch of the imagination small: OH, NJ, MA, AZ, NM, NV, OK, AR, TN, NH and RI) and quite possibly PA, and then MI and FL.
The question isn't how is Hillary going to pull this off, the question is how is Barack going to pull this off? Think about it, I’m sure all the Clinton Haters will disagree with me, no matter what, I'm sure they'll take their views to the grave with them. But this is not far fetched, it’s real, very real. Just have to look at it differently, change your perception. Things may start to appear more clearer. Especially after PA primary, if Hillary wins PA and MI and FL get to revote (both favoring Hillary, all three are considered Large states), then I think it will appear even more clearer after that.

Just a though, that's all.

go away obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!1   March 11th, 2008 10:29 am ET

If your Voting today please research Obama if you plan on voting for him.. and Check out Hillarys Website for how she plans to change things.. Her plans are spelled out and she isnt just saying she is going to change things she lets you know exactly how she is going to do it... Obama will not put on a flap pin and explained why in an interview you can watch on Youtube.. He gets donations from islam and is Freinds with Terrorists.. His whife wrote and intresting Paper you should read... FIND OUT THE FACTS ABOUT OBAMA FIRST... I cant believe he is still in this... its about time the media start reporting the truth about him.. and by the way he also had his trucks circling the block while we were in line to see Hillary... I have also heard he wasnt even a senator when the vote on the war happened!!! Ha He made the right choice thats easy to say when you dont even vote!!! He was also absent for a major vote when he was senator.. ALL HE HAS IS A SPEECH>>>> GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Looser   March 11th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Hi Obama,

What is wrong as a Vice Presidency? Actually you are not deserve as a muslim president in America, because you are ultimately going back to your blood level.

Accept or go loose it.

macbeth   March 11th, 2008 10:27 am ET

OBAMA WON TEXAS!! Won more delegates.

From AOL news:

Obama: 61 delegates from the popular vote + 38 delegates from caucuses = 99 delegates.

Clinton: 65 delegates from the popular vote + 30 delegates from Caucuses = 95 delegates.

SPIN THAT HILARY!!

Eli SF Bay Area   March 11th, 2008 10:26 am ET

After Obama WINS Miss today, he'll show Mrs. Clinton the EXIT door!

Enough Already Hil, you're done, like a burnt piece of toast!

Fort Smith, AR   March 11th, 2008 10:26 am ET

The bottom line of all of this is: Anyone is better than the current administration. I'd rather see my dog in office than some of the clowns running things right now.

I believe Obama has what it takes to make the country work, so much rides on having a good administration and not just being a good president, and I firmly believe that whether you want to play the "experience" card or not, Obama has enough supporters in the wing that can advise him from years of related work.

Eli   March 11th, 2008 10:24 am ET

JOHN MCCAIN WILL WIN MS IN NOVEMBER. I have lived my entire life in MS and this state is RED to the core. I dont care if ever black or white democrat stands in lines for two days to vote it will go to John McCain. I want a DEMOCRAT in the White House but my state want but one there.

Victor   March 11th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Simply put...people are scared to say "black". After all, I hear tons of blacks calling caucasians "whites". Here in New York, all you hear are these young black kids calling each other the "N" word. But should a white person say it, oh oh you better start trembling.

Question March 11th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I keep hearing about the African American vote. Why would people from Africa care about the American Presidential race? Exactly what is an African American? Are you not one or the other?

Tommy in St. Louis   March 11th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Gotta love this "no experience" garbage that Hillary and her supporters are trying to throw at Obama. Bill Clinton was just about the same age when he was elected in 1992, and what was his big experience – serving as governor of Arkansas? Not even a big state, but a small state? But they considered his lack of experience a good thing back then, because Bush 41 was "out of touch" and we needed "change" in Washington. So why all of a sudden does this artificial "experience" standard exist for Obama? It's a double standard, unless they want to admit that their own Bill Clinton was unprepared to be president in 1992, and want to discuss his long list of screwups. That is their argument's logical conclusion.

But if you do want to hold Obama up to this fake "experience" standard, well, then, he's held elected office longer than Hillary has. So put that in your pipe and smoke it!

John   March 11th, 2008 10:22 am ET

The real fact is: Mr. McCain will be easily beating Mr. Obama but not Ms. Clinton. So, Mr. Obama win the primary for what!

I am feeling Mr. Obama is so naive in the politics.

Niagra Falls, slowly I turn, step by step.....   March 11th, 2008 10:21 am ET

As much as I detest Sean Hannity, the statements he made regarding Obama can be independently verified. Facts are facts, and you can't hide from the truth when you are running from the highest public office in the land.

Liberal "Dittto Head"   March 11th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Go Obama!

4 shame   March 11th, 2008 10:19 am ET

It is funny that most of you members of Hillary’s Spinster group want to make this about Blacks voting for Barack. Well none of you have proven why she is qualified, you are voting for her because of what she has between her legs. Hypocrites.

Eli   March 11th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I have lived in Mississippi my entire life and I can tell you that Mississippi will probably go to Obama because they are people voting this time that has never voted before. They are either voting along racial lines and could care less about the policy of the person they are voting for or they are voting for the candidate just because he is a man and could care less if they thought he could run the country because they KNOW John McCain will win this state in November. People in Mississippi and it looks like other states also are way more sexist than racist. BOTH of these discriminations are just as bad as the other.

Kim Johnson of Va.   March 11th, 2008 10:19 am ET

To: Dave
Yes I did see Campbell last night and yes she was rude. Don't like her at all. I wish it was me that she interviewed. See Sen. McCaskil was to easy. I would have lit her up!!! She knows who to interview and who not to interview. The people that are talking about African Americans aren't intelligent look around you see we are prospering in everything. Just watch we are moving on up and there is not darn thing anyone one can do about it.

Go Obama

HHH   March 11th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Clilntonite

LEARN HOW TO SPELL...EVEN YOUR NAME IS MISSPELLED.

Tina   March 11th, 2008 10:16 am ET

GO OBAMA! The nation needs a president like you!

Fred   March 11th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I see Hillary I see Bush Lieing and cheating. And you people that vote for her have no Morals or Intergerty. Just dishonesty.

Enough Said   March 11th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Carlos read something …not just the headlines…then you will find a photo of Hillary and Bill Clinton posing with none other than TONY REZCO….seems he was a CLINTON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTOR when slick willy was running years ago. At least Obama gave his Rezco contributions to charity…….what did the Clintons use theirs for…. Bill's presidential library? Maybe that's why Hillary won't release those documents along with her tax returns.

Obama Nation   March 11th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It's not Obama that concerns me...It's the people that buy into his team's marketing and the mob mentality. They are like liberal "ditto heads".

ADL   March 11th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Gary, blacks are voting for Obama and whites voted for David Duke. Race matters in this country. That's no secret, but there's a huge difference between why blacks (among others) are supporting Obama and why southern whites supported Duke.

IDI   March 11th, 2008 10:11 am ET

OBAMA NEXT PRESIDENT OF U.S.A NO CLINTON ,NO MC CAIN

victor   March 11th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Hallary should choose Billy boy or her New York governor for the post of VP. Obama is not dirty to use by hallary.

Harvey   March 11th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Obama will win Mississippi because 70% of registered Dem are Black + indep and rep blacks can vote in this primary also. Its a fact he wins all the black votes..and they say race doesnot play a part. I spent a week in the hosp and the nurse says obama obama and I ask why she says hes black first black president oh well race will always be around in this country

Question   March 11th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I keep hearing about the African American vote. Why would people from Africa care about the American Presidential race? Exactly what is an African American? Are you not one or the other?

Roberta   March 11th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Let's keep real!...Barak Obama or Hillary Clinton are not in the Democratic Vice- Presidential race.

HILLLARY 08   March 11th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Voter turnout isn't expected to be high, MS newspapers are reporting low to moderate turnout for the state 125k-150k. Why CNN is reporting different on the media is beyond me.

t   March 11th, 2008 10:05 am ET

It is a shame that the woman is stronger than the man! Obama is a wimp! Hillary can take a punch thats why she would be the best commander in chief! Just the facts!!!!

BG - Texas   March 11th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Is Obama taking the Black Vote for granted? It appears that most of tv ads, audiances (especially the ones behind him) are white, all his spokespersons and high campaign managers are white. Does he have any Blacks or other minorities in high positions in his campaign? You just don't see or hear about Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, or Oprah or any other high profile Black anymore.

Cesar   March 11th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Het Gary, you want four more years of the same?, bush, clinton, clinton, bush, bush and now clinton again?, no way Jose. I am voting for a change and that is Obma. Way to go Obama!

liz   March 11th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Hillary all the Way

2008, 2012

jp/michigan   March 11th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I hope the people Mississippi vote , for the person best qualified for the job., regardless of color or gender. How often have you seen Obama down in Mississippi before this election.? How often has he done anything to help you recovery from Katrina.? Then think about the Clinton's what have they done for you.

Clilntonite   March 11th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Honestly, all the people of CNN: Donna Brazile, Roland Martins, Jamaal Simmons, etc..They have all stabbed "CLINTONS" in the back..

When Bill was in office, he had appointed more minorities to his staff. Now Obama is running and they all forgot who fed them..What do you think "obama" is going to do? These people aren't loyal..They stab everyone in the back..

Clinton helped so many minorities: Henry Cisneros, Frank Pena (OBama Supporter), and many other minorites.

Now people have turned their back to us..

Clinton supporter   March 11th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Go Hillary!!!

Praying for Change   March 11th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Bill Clinton, your invited to come to the Potter House and pray. You know that there's room for sinners.

Hillary, you are truly Gods child repentence is yours.

America Yes We Can

Obama, a humble man will lead a great country this is one country for all America to participate not just the Clinton's.

People, we should vote for Obama with one voice...one vote...

I have serve in our U. S. Navy for over 20 years and I endorses Obama

fred   March 11th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Hey John B. 70% of the democrats in Mississippi are black...figure it out!!!

CANADA   March 11th, 2008 9:58 am ET

America ! wake up..................

Your news media did not show you the questions asked when President Clinton and Senator Clinton made coments about Obama being Vice President.

If the Clinton's said he could not be a good V. P. it will be the talk of the town, but no one is asking what was the QUESTION trown at them.

Wake up America !

82% of Blacks vote for Obama............... unmh........Wake up people !

Stephanie, PA   March 11th, 2008 9:57 am ET

In Mississippi and beyond, I think the Obama campaign has to stick to its roots and remain focused on the issues that matter to us. The hurt from Katrina still cuts deep down there! His campaing definitely has to respond (quicly and aggressively) to charges and mud-slinging, but not jump into the pit with the slingers. Voters are so very concerned with issues like the war, education, economy, unemployment, home foreclosers, etc., and he needs to drive home his plan for addressing each of those areas. Combine that with his message of hope for a better America and he can't lose.

And for those who say he can't win in PA, keep in mind that PA is much bigger than the Ohio border. I'm in the Southeastern part of the state – Philly area – and trust me, he's the front runner in this ENTIRE region. And, this area is where the $$ is in PA, so he's getting a lot of support finanically and from influential people. Despite that fact that Ed Rendell is supporting Clinton, Obama has the bulk of support. Rendell, while he is liked, is still considered "old politics".

Diane   March 11th, 2008 9:57 am ET

All Mississippi Clinton supporters ~ Get out and vote and get your friends and neighbors to vote for Clinton. With such a large black population we need every vote we can get. Can not let Barack Hussein Obama in the White House, he is just another politician and all this talk of change has to do with the color of his skin and nothing to do with wanting what is best for the country. He is extremely arrogant, and lets not forget with him comes his wife who is more conceited than he his. Vote for Clinton, Hillary for President!!!!

john   March 11th, 2008 9:56 am ET

I am an ex-pat Englishman living here in Barbados in the shadow of the US. Truth is important. In fact the US was supporting the IRA terrorists for more 40 years with money and arms and Hillary did not enter negotiations to bring that terror campaign to a stop.
SHE IS A SCURRELOUS DAM LIAR.

Just the Facts   March 11th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Look at may name...Just the Facts. The HRC Campaign needs to sit down and look at the facts. After tonight Obama will be ahead by close to 150 delegates. Just the Facts man...Just the facts...

IDI   March 11th, 2008 9:55 am ET

barack you win foget what she sais because ,she lose

Clilntonite   March 11th, 2008 9:54 am ET

This one will be Obama's.

COngrats Senator Obama!

We look forward to a hard debate and battle in Pennsylvania..

Clinton should still get delegates, but he will achieve more

Joan   March 11th, 2008 9:53 am ET

CNN = Clinton News Network.

It's all Clinton talking points, all the time.

Tomorrow's headlines?

"Clinton camp says Obama spilled coffee in 2005"

"Clinton slams Obama on overdue library book"

"Clinton teams new attack ad say Obama has terrible penmanship!"

Debbie   March 11th, 2008 9:53 am ET

This is to Deb.
You equate the word "evil" with Obama given all the tricks,
lies, backstabbing, misrepresentation and slandering Hilliary has done? Wow, she really has you bamboozled.

Steve, NYC, NY   March 11th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Go Rezko Go Rezko. Obama is no savior, he makes BONEHEAD moves because of his GREED. What kind of judgment is that?

Jason   March 11th, 2008 9:53 am ET

John B. 35 percent of Mississippi is African American; and, Mississippi is a Republican state, so you do the math regarding democratic votes and who is voting.

Isn't it obvious that since Mississippi allows Republicans to vote in the Democratic primaries (and McCain already has their nomination and they know he can't beat Hillary), that a lot of Republicans will cook the votes in favor of Obama?

That says a lot about Obama doesn't it?

reality check   March 11th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Obama's voters think that he will be an advocate for them, but the reality is that all the events slated for African-Americans he has been a no-show and Hillary has been the one to attend. He did nothing for the state of Mississippi prior to this election but Hillary did, especially as it concerned Katrina. He was absent in the senate on key votes and so what makes people think that things will be any different once he's President? Maybe they don't care, but half of the electorate does care and will make their voices heard until June.

Dave S.   March 11th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Oops... my apologies! Reporter was Kiran Chetry, not Campbell!

Debbie   March 11th, 2008 9:49 am ET

This is to Gary. America will be sorry if they elect Obama? Is this a threat? Why do you hate African Americans? You might as well get over it. We have overcome.

Anonymous   March 11th, 2008 9:49 am ET

After today, Obama will have won 15 of the last 18 primary contests- 16 if you count Texas as a win for him, since he will win more delegates there once the caucuses are included. That sounds pretty lopsided to me. Let's hope that puts an end to any notion of HIllary's momentum. At this point, the only momentum she's got is momentum to quit this race.

Helen   March 11th, 2008 9:48 am ET

WHO CARES ABOUT 75% BLACKS... let him win!!!
No matter WHAT!!!! Hillary tries her best!
GO HILLARY GO !!!!

Jen   March 11th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Go Hillary 08

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

Chris in NC   March 11th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Since when is 1/3 African American a majority? Hillary has been fighting for American families for 35 years, Mississippi won't forget that, she will win or it will be close. Believe that.
About Obama as VP I hope she does not choose him when she gets the nomination, before she is elected to the White House.
I think Biden would make a good choice, or maybe go out in left field and say Carol Mosely Braun.

Danny Tampa, FL   March 11th, 2008 9:47 am ET

To "missnastyb" the reason he says that is because A) He has more states, delegates, and votes, therefore he is in the lead. And B) if he told people he was interested in VP he would be falling for Hillary's dirty trick. I thought his response was great, watch the whole video and not just the clips they show on TV.

Keith, DC   March 11th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Can you guys please spell Mississippi correctly? It's wrong in your headline right now. Thank you.

dewrit   March 11th, 2008 9:46 am ET

(hope) who ever you are

.....you need to get educated about the facts....blacks only take up 16% of the population in america....a smart person would know that that is not enought to win an election....dumby

obama 08

Channell   March 11th, 2008 9:45 am ET

missnastyb....if Obama wanted to be vice president he would have sat back and waited for someone to ask him to be their vice president. You don't run for vice president you run for president...he is winning why should he consider being vice president. some of you need to listen to yourselves...ignorant!

Ada   March 11th, 2008 9:45 am ET

I am glad he came out to fight hard. As for Michelle Obama, you better push him to come out and fight, or we will have to come drag him out for you.

Tim   March 11th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Mississippi will be another win for Obama! Obama is so far ahead right now, that even if he lost majority of the remaining delagates he would still beat Hillary!

It's over Hillary! It's been over! You are only staying in the race to hurt Obama for beating you! Hillary is a disgrace to the Democrat Party and to America! It's her way, or no way. Well, no more Hillary! No more Clintons!

Deb   March 11th, 2008 9:44 am ET

I'm praying for Devine Intervention......

Please God don't let the Evil continue.....Let the American people see the true Obama before it is toooooooooooo late!

Hillary 08

Dave S.   March 11th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Did anyone else see Cambell Brown's interview with Sen. Claire McCaskill last night on CNN? She was so appalingly rude, hostile, and biased it was disgusting and an affront to intelligent viewers everywhere. What exactly are her qualifications again?

Jeez, I remember when CNN had *proffessionals* rather than Faux News-worthy empty suits and dresses...

BV   March 11th, 2008 9:43 am ET

So Ohio Democrat, will Hillary be taking Pennsylvania because Pennsylvania is filled with poor uneducated racist white trash like in Ohio? If you come right out and say it, people are offended, much like your 'Obama only wins because of African American voters' comments. But hey, I am white too, and I'm from a real state (Minnesota) so I can put you in your place. How's your economy over there? Doing well? Ok then!

Chris   March 11th, 2008 9:41 am ET

SDunn – Missiouri was a tie. Both came out with same number of Delegates. Thats with all the Help Obama had in that State. So...again, Obama cant win the States we need to take in the Election.

Letha, Sioux Falls, SD   March 11th, 2008 9:41 am ET

I knew I would find the hate Hillary mongers over here. Obama has noreal experience and just a race arrogance going for him. He has no real record in the senate or in Illinois but he sure has some suspicious activity. Go read the facts stupid people who want to vote for him. At least enough has been said and probed on Hillary to know where her heart is.

G.   March 11th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Thanks for the info. I wondered why Rush would try to send his supporters in texas to vote for Hillary. I didn't know Bill was on his show. How low can these people be. Why haven't we heard this on the news channels. The media uses stories they want to. They should report all the news to keep peolpe informed. I feel like I'm living in a 3rd world nation.

Channell   March 11th, 2008 9:40 am ET

HOPE..you think Obama is full of himself?? have you listened to Hillary speak lately? All politcians are arrogant..get over it.

Jackie(NJ)   March 11th, 2008 9:40 am ET

I heard a rumor that if Obama lose, which I am sure he will not, all his supporters will join with him and Bloomberg to head the Independent Party and take the elections in 2012>>.Go Obama

carlos   March 11th, 2008 9:39 am ET

helloo, the blacks will vote for the black guy...why are we even paying attention to MS??? then, in novembre the state will vote RED...just like WY, Alaska, and most of the caucus states he has "won"

i can't wait 'til the rezko trial swallows him whole...he!

Chris   March 11th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Another Win that will not matter in General Election. 35 years voting Republican. Good Win for Obama...NOT!!

Brandon   March 11th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Why is it not a story that Obama consistently holds his leads while Clinton's leads are constantly in Jeopardy?

And to the Clinton supporters belittling the importance of the African American vote, you need to re-examine the political history of the past 60 years. The African American vote has been the Dems' most loyal and consistent constituancy. How do Hillary supporters expect to win the general election without their vote? Wont happen.

Obama will win tonight by a larger margin than any of Clinton's victories thus far and he will expand his popular vote lead once again.

Toby   March 11th, 2008 9:37 am ET

It is so stupid to say black people don't vote based on qualifications. I am black and the last 4 presidents I have voted for where white men. It that the only qualification that is important?

Rick   March 11th, 2008 9:36 am ET

We can make a difference is the cry of the young voters, so let them do it and get Hillzila and Billzila away from the Whitehouse and maybe Washington can be changed to a We place instead of a Clinton ME ME place.

Midge from Ohio   March 11th, 2008 9:36 am ET

Mississippi for Obama? Go figure. They have never had a female Governor, or a female in their Congress. Gee, they didn't vote to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment (giving women the RIGHT TO VOTE) until 1984. They are IGNORANT PEOPLE who do not do their research. Of course Obama will win there.

Gubby   March 11th, 2008 9:36 am ET

No wonder Obama wins Mississippi. But HILLARY wins November election in a BIG way. Now that Obama diclined to join her as VP. it is good for real AMERICANS and for HILLARY to get EDWARD on the dream ticket.
HILLARY is our NEXT PRESIDENT.

Chris In California   March 11th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Barack Obama wins red states. The Democrats will not win red states in the general election. Hillary Clinton has won the big blue states that are going to be the most important to win in the general election. I almost wonder if Republicans became independents to vote for Obama in the red states to throw the presidential race because they think they can win the White House with the Republican running against Obama rather than Clinton. I think a vote for Obama is a vote for another 4 ro 8 years of what we have now with Bush because the red states Obama is winning vote Republican in the general election and Obama has shown that he cannot carry the big blue or purple states with the highest delegates. This will be a crucial factor in which party ends up in the White House for the next 4 to 8 years. I think a vote for Obama is a vote for the Republicans because I believe that they will win the White House if Obama is the Democratic candidate.

HILLARY CLINTON 2009!!!

Leigh Anne   March 11th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Excuse me Hope, your ignorance is showing.

Channell   March 11th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Sean Hannity is a conspiracy theorist...he does not report facts...DUH!

Mississippi do the right thing..vote Obama!

Shewillnotadmitherdefit   March 11th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Today obama is going to blow her away, guess what she is going to say. Oh that was expected he should win in mississipi. The real battle is pensilivania. What a joke Wake up hillary he won 27 states already this will be #28.

John B.   March 11th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Gary, put the pipe down and walk away. For all of the past presidential elections African American have had no choice but to get past the color. Considering the condition of the country that hasn't worked out very well has it ? I think you're the one with the bias problem. Where is all of this experience that Hillary is suppose to have ?
p.s. The majority of people in Mississippi are not African Americans.

PA voter   March 11th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Obama will win tonight then he comes to PA where he is way behind but from what I've been hearing. The double digit lead Clinton has will start to shrink and obama may pull PA out in the end. Watch PA close Clinton will have to carry alot of the rural vote, but Rendell isn't as popular in the Central and Western Part of the State as the East.

Jab   March 11th, 2008 9:31 am ET

It is a noooooooooooooooo brainer who will win that state!

fred   March 11th, 2008 9:30 am ET

LOL, With 70% blacks...Hillary doesn't have a chance in Mississippi!!!

Let him have it...you have already won all the big states..the ones you have lost are the states with the Republicans crossing over and the where the big cities are mostly black like Missouri.

Obama Nation   March 11th, 2008 9:28 am ET

If we give in to the hype and Obama tactics this country will be an Obama Nation.

Ohio Democrat   March 11th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Of course Obama will take Mississippi. Most of the people are African American. But, if you come right out and say it, it offends people. That is the way the country is voting and everyone knows it. I think someone should drill Obama on how he feels about Israel and other middle east issues, instead of just letting him get up and talk and talk and talk.

Hillary 08

Jay T.   March 11th, 2008 9:28 am ET

As a concerned veteran of the Navy, I am SUPER happy that Obama will soon be the Democratic nominee!! Lets help the U.S. save face in this world and reinstill hope here! Obama 08!

Sam Rose   March 11th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Obama will rake in 78% of the VOTE today
Go Mississippi–
Go Obama!!!!

MARIE   March 11th, 2008 9:27 am ET

Gary, what is the real issue with you? Can't get past the color? African Americans aren't the only ones voting for Obama. I think you may have a problem with the color.

BV   March 11th, 2008 9:27 am ET

Cheryl,
If you're trying to make a serious point, and you reference Sean Hannity, you lose the argument by virtue of the fact that Sean Hannity is an epic tool. Sean Hannity=Rush Limbaugh=Bill O'Reilly=Ann Coulter etc etc etc. Terrible argument.

Dan Wouk   March 11th, 2008 9:27 am ET

I cannot believe the racist comments of some Hillary supporters. Well maybe I can.

american   March 11th, 2008 9:26 am ET

I am from illinois. Obama talks about inspiration and change. He should bring change in Southside of Chicago where he lives first and then talk about Change in America. Go Hillary 08

Peter L.   March 11th, 2008 9:25 am ET

Hannity's America is a progranda arm for the Republican party. Hannity is a moron. Look who owns and runs Fox News. Get a clue

Kentucky   March 11th, 2008 9:25 am ET

Im a Hillary supporter and I don't know why we are always looked at in exit polls as the less edjamacated voters and that we are so easily persuaded by Hillary. I sure wish floks would stop fun'in about us. Why heck. I would buy a used car from the Clintons on any day of the week, except on monday when I have got to move the trailer. That thing they call NAFTA {don't know what it means} cost me my job at the foundry. GO Bill and hillary!

P.J.McCague   March 11th, 2008 9:24 am ET

It appears to me from a distance that the White House has become a family business, the Clintons and the Bushs. I cant wait to see how Chelsea Clinton get on in 2012.

missnastyb   March 11th, 2008 9:22 am ET

i think the fact that obama insists he is after the number one spot and puts down the idea of vp just shows he is more interested in his own dream of a change than that of the country. he is like a little child and saying if i cannot have it all i do not want anything.

Mary   March 11th, 2008 9:21 am ET

All the pundits are stating that mississippi is heavily African American which means Barack Obama will get those votes.
and race isn't controlling this election ?

Darryl   March 11th, 2008 9:21 am ET

I am replying to CHERYL: You really has been misinformed. To all who follow your way I don't blame you for your insurities in life. Please review the issues and look up Paul vs Clinton or all the corruption charges that the Clinton has been involved in. Hillary is very corrupted with payoff as well as campaign fund scandals, she lies and would not testify in court claiming some form of excutive right to the White house. As for Bill Clinton, Eliott Splitzer tjey just can't seem to keep it in their pants or is their wives fault?. What the Clinton Trail no one talking about this.

As my friend from Atlanta told me with the clinton you just`need to follow the money.

Davis   March 11th, 2008 9:20 am ET

Gary what qualifications did Mr Bush have, How about Mr Reagan. All too often people like you just don't want change. Well I say God you make the choice.

SDunn   March 11th, 2008 9:20 am ET

I would also like to add that the reason why she won Florida and Michigan was because of name recognition. For goodness sakes she was the first lady for 8 years, everyone knows who she is. I think Obama is doing an excellent job against the establishment "old way of thinking""Democratic party. He's getting hit on all sides and he's holding up so well. Hillary would buckle under pressure and I can not trust her judgement in a pressure moment if she was our President. She has already shown that she can't handle it.

Hope   March 11th, 2008 9:19 am ET

Mississippi, along with the rest of the states that have pushed Obama along, will sadly regret their vote. African-American people have spent so much fighting for rights and recognition and now you have this self-centered, arrogant, ignorant, wanna-be-president, of a creature, coming in to fullfill his selfish dreams, for his own benefit and not anybody else's. Obama is not about the American people. Obama is about himself! He will divide the African-American community away from the rest of the American public who are truly their family. I hope the African-American community WAKE-UP, GET EDUCATED ABOUT THE FACTS, and say no to this MARTIN-LUTHER-KING-WANNA-BE-PRESIDENT!

J. McKinney SW MO   March 11th, 2008 9:18 am ET

My comment is: GO, HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David C. In Indianapolis   March 11th, 2008 9:18 am ET

Hillary will downplay Mississippi, just like the other southern and red states Obama has won as being too black and too undemocratic. A scant few months ago, blacks would have followed the Clintons to the gates of hell. Now the latinos are picking up that mantle for her. I wonder President Obama will be calling Hillary for advice at 3am.

Cammi317   March 11th, 2008 9:17 am ET

"No doubt Obama will take Mississippi. Majority of people are African American. They dont vote for qualifications. They cant get past the color."

Obama would not be in the lead if it were only African Americans voting for him. African Americans only make up about 13% of the total population of this country. Obama has united the country across racial and religious divides. I don't think it's the African Americans who can't get past race, I think it's you...

donnajp   March 11th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Even if Obama wins Mississippi, this state has not voted Democrat in over 30 years. So a win here may give him delegates but not a win in November.

Tommi   March 11th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Hillary should just rest today, while Mississippi scurries to vote for the Opera called Hope and Change filling the air with drama extroindenaire.

JarryHames   March 11th, 2008 9:16 am ET

I hope that the Dems show up in large numbers and vote for Obama! This is really your chance to shine.

OBAMA '08!

HHH   March 11th, 2008 9:15 am ET

To Gary (who posted at 9:02 am)

Take a look at what your so call "EXPERIENCE" has done for the American people.

Pick up a newspaper, turn on a television set, or even take a look at your own BANK STATEMENT and retirement plan.

Yeah, thanks for the vote. We know you secretly support Obama. You just don't want your "Friends" to know. Get a life

Obama 08"

Irene, SC   March 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

What people need to realize is that EVERY vote counts. Whether it is a big state or litte state, blue collar or white collar, black or white, rich or poor, christian or non-christian – That is why Obama is in the lead, more people prefer him over Hillary, some people just don't want to face reality. America is heading for change! Go Obama!

Vince   March 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Funny how the media downplays all these medium and small states like they don't even matter.

A big win by Obama will entirely wipe out Clinton's small gains from last week. She'll be in worse shape than ever with virtually no chance of catching Obama in Votes, Delegates and States won.

She should bow out gracefully, maybe then Obama could at least consider her for his VP.

Suzie Wilhelm   March 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Cheryl... your little scare tactics are not going to work here!!

OBAMA '08!!!

SDunn   March 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

First of all I'm so tired of hearing the Clintonistas talk about Hillary winning the large blue states. Wow what an accomplishment! The blue states that she's winning rarely vote Republican in a National Election. She didn't win Missouri which is a swing state, either. So you all have NO argument. The fact that she has not won any red states substantially except Tennessee and Oklahoma shows that she will not be able to pull more Indep or Repub voters to her side during a general election. In fact her nomination would energize the Republican base to vote against her in a general election. The problem with old Democratic politics is the notion that a red state can never change to blue. They think that it isn't possible ever in the history of america for a red state to turn blue in a general election and that's backwards thinking. That's what Obama is bringing to this election. Not only would he win the blue states in a general election but with his support of Republicans and Indepedents he can also turn out the vote in the red states for his favor. Think outside the box people. It's time for a new generation in politics.

YO   March 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Why was Bill Clinton a stand in guest on the Rush Limbaugh show before the Texas Primary?

Liyah   March 11th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Hillary lied about her role in Ireland peace talks check out the UK based news paper the TELEGRAPH

Kelley   March 11th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Cheryl,
ARe you serious? Since when did Sean Hannity say anything of fact, just skates around the edges of truth.

jujub   March 11th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Bigotry has no place in our country and for Hillary Cinton to result to such tactics to marginalize Barack Obama's race (South Carolina), religion (60 Minutes) and patriotism (it was the National Anthem, not the Pledge of Allegiance), is despicable. By the way Hannity is a scumbag.

Benjamin   March 11th, 2008 9:10 am ET

I'm sure Obama will brag about this huge state win, when it hasn't voted Democratic in 32 years, along with all his other "huge" midwest wins in states that have not voted Democratic in generations. There are states you can count on being blue, states you can count on being red, and a few states that go either way. Obama has very little winnings in blue states, and none in the few states that go either way. Clinton has won every state required to win in the general election, but Obama ignores the importance of these states. Ohio will NOT go blue for Obama in the general, Florida will NOT go blue for Obama in the general, Texas will not go blue for Obama in the general, and it's over for the Dems...again.

Kevin   March 11th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Obama will not win as big as everybody predicts. There are a lot of Hillary supporters in North MS. And the republicans will vote for Hillary because McCain has already won the nomination, i think its going to be close.

Felton.."from around the way"   March 11th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Obama will win yet again tonight....you know Hillary will have to get 70% of the vote in Pa to tie him....have Pa..go on take it!..NOT !!

Alex Mackin   March 11th, 2008 9:06 am ET

B-ARROGANT OBAMA

Kelley   March 11th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Go Obama

anon   March 11th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Obama has a lousy senate attendance record, and when he does bother to show up, he has a very partisan voting record, and I don't believe he's ever authored a bill that became law.

he's all talk.

Gail   March 11th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Obama will rock Mississippi. Hillary should indorse her husband Bill for vice president., he hasn't been that yet. And she shouldn't count on the super delegate NY governor for he has his own problems.

gary   March 11th, 2008 9:02 am ET

No doubt Obama will take Mississippi. Majority of people are African American. They dont vote for qualifications. They cant get past the color.This has been a bias race from the begining.America will soon be sorry if they elect. Obama for president . I thought this country was smarter than electing a leader not having any experience ,or know how about the way our country is ran. concerned Vet. Go Hillary

Roger, AR   March 11th, 2008 8:57 am ET

No more drama, Obama. You are expected to win Mississippi so don't get all big headed and arrogant like you did yesterday if you win.

CHERYL   March 11th, 2008 8:55 am ET

I WANT TO KNOW WHY CNN OR OTHER NEWS OUTLETS ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE SHOW HANNITY'S AMERICA!

THE REAL BORACK OBAMA!

HIS TIES TO JEREMIAH WRIGHT OR HIS TIES TO THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND TERRORIST GROUP?

PEOPLE NEED TO GET ONLINE AND LOOK UP WHAT WAS PROVEN!

THIS IS SCARY!!!!!!!

MikeinOhio   March 11th, 2008 8:53 am ET

I hope the dems in Mississippi don't fall for the Clinton ploy of her as president and Obama as her VP because she is lying once again. She is too vindictive to have him as VP plus Billy boy will be the unofficial VP and Obama would look like a POS–punishment for defying the "monster."

Mike in Houston   March 11th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Obama will blow Hillary out of the water in Mississippi. Then she will say that the state didn't really count because it is too small and too African American.

Hillary has NO CHARACTER and CHARACTER MATTERS!!!!

Comments have been closed for this article

subscribe RSS Icon
About The Ticker

The latest political news from CNN's Best Political Team, with campaign coverage, 24-7. Sign up for our twice daily Ticker emails. Got a news tip or feedback? For complete political coverage, bookmark CNNPolitics.com.

CNN=Politics Screensaver

CNN=Politics ScreensaverTap into the power of The Situation Room. Download this powerful new tool that keeps you posted on the latest political news from the campaign trail.
Download (4.1 MB, PC only)

twitter
Categories
Powered by WordPress.com VIP