March 17, 2008
Posted: 04:00 PM ET
 A new poll out Monday shows Democrats prefer Sen. Obama over Sen. Clinton to win the nomination.
A new poll out Monday shows Democrats prefer Sen. Obama over Sen. Clinton to win the nomination.

(CNN) — A majority of Democrats would like to see Barack Obama rather than Hillary Clinton win their party's presidential nomination, according to a national poll out Monday.Fifty-two percent of registered Democrats questioned in a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey say the senator from Illinois is their choice for president, with 45 percent supporting Clinton.The poll also suggests Democrats are more enthusiastic about an Obama victory (45 percent) than for a victory by the senator from New York (38 percent).Full story

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


rick   March 17th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

i am no longer supporting obama.

Sue   March 17th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Really??? Got Rasmussen? Got Gallup?

Ash   March 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Yes! OBAMA! I will be so upset if Clinton is the nominee for the Democrats…Obama stands for change and will rebuild our nation's image abroad! Clinton is tearing apart the party and doing everything she can to win. She is playing such a nasty game of politics and I would have a very hard time voting for her! We need Obama in office to restore confidence and hope in our president!

why?   March 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I have seen the most mean spirited comments from people supporting all the candidates. It seems that we expect our candidates to be perfect when we clearly are not……

Linda   March 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

My Question is………How many of the Hillary Democrats are going to be voting for McCain or worse yet….Nader if she loses to Obama??? I know at least 4 out of 5 of the Dems in my family that will vote for someone else or no one at all if Obama wins the Democratic selection!!! After all, if he can't when the Big States in his own party…..how is he ever going to win them against the Repuplicans??

Jay   March 17th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

For those do not know, God says "not weapon formed against you will ever prosper”, it may happen but will not prosper.

Rodney Dallas TX   March 17th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

It's funny! People are saying that Hillary needs to drop out because the party is dividing….why aren't anyone telling Obama to drop out? Neither of them can win the number of delegates needed to secure the nomination. Obama needs over 400 and there are only 9 states left. He could drop out for the sake of the party. I guess it comes down to a game of chicken.

Adam   March 17th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Hillary, show us your tax returns.

Bull   March 17th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I repeat - Bull

CNN you are bias!!!!!!

I will vote for McCain if CNN steals the nominee for Hillary

Rex   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Hillary is willing to destroy the Democrat's chances in November just to appease her personal desires.If she really wants to do good work the senate is a great place to be. This Bush-Clinton-Bush Thing has to stop! That is not a democracy. The Clinton Administration was one scandal after another do we need that again with all the problems that Bush and the republicans have created? Obama is the only logical choice, just give him a chance open your mind and actually listen to what him and his wife are saying or read his books. He is the real deal. He is our best hope to fix this mess.

GO HILLARY 08 Agatha Kerry, Yorba Linda, CA   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

POLLS ARE WRONG, CNN. I will not vote for Obama if he is elected the Democratic candidate for President.

You were blinded by George Bush, the good ole boy personality, and NOW look at the economy.

Obama's lack of maturity and his appealing innocence will be this country's downfall.
His supporters are too swallow minded to see his attraction to people who use him. Rezko and Rev. Wright.

WE NEED A MATURE PRESIDENT.

Jerry, Denver,CO   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

It's painfully clear, Hillary needs to condede!!!

Barack Obama is the people's choice!!!

Jasmine-az   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The majority of the Dems have spoken…Listen up!!!

Cat   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

What polls are you people reading??? They ALL say OBAMA is still in the lead!!!! You're dreaming if you think Clinton can win this.

Debra   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

If Hillary had gotten to count Florida- she would be in the lead

Jacob   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I can tell you this, if Hillary gets the nominee I will be sitting this election out.

nht   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

and yet you show another biased poll up on the headline of your site that is true in your poll and not the others. thanks cnn for more biases

Paulette, Cincinnati, Ohio   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Can't wait to hear what Obama has to say tomorrow. I'm sure he will come up with some more lies for all the Obama idiots to believe. WAKE UP AMERICA

FA   March 17th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Obama Yes we can we are ready for a change, we don't need Bush Clinton Bush Clinton we stand for change .
Yes we can and the change is coming soon.
Obama 08

Alice Rea   March 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Is this a Jack Cafferty poll?

scbrown   March 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Breaking news:

According to Ramussen poll 56% of voters are less likely to vote for OBama because of his pastor comments

oliver   March 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I agree with the first comment.

As an indendent, Obama gets my vote. I truly, I like many others, could never vote for Hillary. Period.

Alice Rea   March 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

This is scary.
How could any American like the idea that this man has ties with a radical minister and has lied about a criminal involvement with Rezko in Chicago.

What is wrong with America?

Mike Brian   March 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

cnn is helping Obama in damage control.

Lora B.   March 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Yes, and we all know how accurate polls can be - like the one that said Obama was ahead in New Hampshire….

smart grrl in ls mo   March 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

oh please… give it another day or so… enjoy it while it lasts… it's about to be over

USAsince1680   March 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

These polls mean nothing. It is very obvious by the various blogs that it is mostly the Obama supporters who have time on their hands to respond to polls. Clinton supporters are too busy getting things done.

A. Harrison   March 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Let's follow the rules and stop pressuring the Superdelegates to go for Obama. The "RULES" state Superdelegates can vote how they choose.

HILLARY 2008!

John   March 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Phillip in Chicago: It took lazy people and lazy media to judge the Rev.on race issues-in just 15seconds.Well Well- it is taking Sen. Obama 20 years to figure the Rev. Out! Do the maths!

cnnis4obama   March 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

what kind of question is asked? This poll is a stark contrast to other polls

Christine   March 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

OBAMA 2008!

A True black American   March 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I will desperately vote for McCain should you CNN steal the nominee for Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Larry Minard   March 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Even this divisive content poll has united all of us who participate. For some people, the power of unity will have it's beneficial effect. For others, they will support Hillary.

khoa, san francisco, ca   March 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Hillary has won the democratic vote by 1.1 million votes. this poll is NOT CORRECT.

Ed   March 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Well I have and still like Barack but I also want to know what he is going to do to CHANGE this country. If he doesn't get more specific I will not vote for him or Hillary. Definitley will not vote Republican ,so I probably will leave the Presidents boxes blank and hope we can get enough additional house and senate seats to hold back stupid moves from Mccain until the next election when we may get a better choice ourselves.

joe   March 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

yes and better be this way because even here in florida all my friends and co-workers will not vote for another clinton and democrats may lose the general election one more time. GO OBAMA

Mel in Missoula   March 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Finally - someone who confronts the issues head on. Is he perfect? No. The American people aren't seeking perfection…we are seeking change. It is certainly a change to have a politician confront issues (both good and bad) head on.
Obama '08
Yes, we can!

SH   March 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Inspiration and hope ARE important. There is so much that is in need of change right now and no one person can do it alone. The president will need the American people to make this change happen. Obama continues to inspire people who have never voted before. As President, he will inspire the American people to work with him to make the changes necessary to turn our ecomony around, improve our relationships with other countries, and value diversity in our country!

If you think we can't change this country for the better, think again!

YES WE CAN!

OBAMA '08!!!

Eunice, Maryland   March 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

There goes CNN again. Who cares what the democratic poll says. Let them do it and McCain will win. Period.

The Shocking Video Hillary Does NOT Want You To See   March 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

That is right my guy.

Audris   March 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Given Obama's appeal to many Independents and Republicans, this bodes well for his chances in the general election.

Obama '08

RSP   March 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

CNN.com moderators. this is not "news", this is a pro-Obama opinion piece. After the minister's words took hold, lots of democrats are questioning Obama. I just don't believe this "poll", any more than I believe you aren't all pro-obama at CNN.

Mr. B.   March 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

America Is Ready
Obama 08

docrock,tx   March 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Get your comment in fast before the door is closed.Why are you protecting Obama, Media personnel?Just curious,but are you scared of him?I am.The hate filled racist comments from his church,supposedly for twenty years,terrifies me.I'm white,and he scares me worse than Bush.Can't anyone else see his anti-American,White hating agenda?Be very scared Whitey!!!!!!

Rodney Dallas TX   March 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Really? Why wasn't I included in this so-called poll?

Joe   March 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

With Republicans mischievously voting for Hillary in hundreds of thousands, Obama is doing pretty well. The Repubs are afraid of Obama.

Chido Williams   March 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Its about time. Lets us see and experience something different. I am sick and tired of the "The Business as usual in Washington" Lord pardon us!

Look Closely...   March 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Just take a look at who participated in the poll and the results wont be such a surprize…

Wolf Blitzer, Gloria Borger, Anderson Cooper, Jack Cafferty, John King, Candy Crowley, Dana Bash, Suzanne Malveaux, Jessica Yellin, Donna Brazile

BEN KLU   March 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Anybody seen that picture of Obama cheering Dr. Wright telling his flock to move to Africa? No thank you.Let them stay in America.

jason   March 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Hillary should drop out immediately. No matter how you slice it there is no chance for her to beat out Obama in delegates or popular vote.

So long Hillary.

Jean   March 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

LOL! Who did CNN poll? Jack McCaffery, Campbell Brown and co?

Jean, Namibia

John Kerry   March 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Go Obama, Go Obama. You are a hero to fight against our enemy. You will win the game!

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   March 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

WHAT? CNN REPORTING THE TRUTH??? WOW……………………………………..it's about time…………..

Slap Stick, FLORIDA   March 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Once again CNN fails to report that a huge group of attendees in Former Rev. Wright's church were white. Hmmm I guess it was hard to miss in a video clip. The media is so biased.

John Kerry   March 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Obama will lose the race for sure. He is a lier.

David Self   March 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

ok, go for Obama, the guy who has one year experience running a senate office and a decade in Illinois of not voting and we'll end up with another bumbling "Bush."

Grif   March 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

No Mr Obama! I got that one one wrong. You were entered in the

Next Race! You were tailed off so far, you went back in time.

You won the previous race by 25 lengths…

Go!!! You may make, The First Race! Tailed off…………….

Ohio For Hillary   March 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

How Biased is this. It is not a fact. CNN supports obam because it is very clear that McCain can't beat Hillary! It is all just a political game and to get that facts Readers, check out the true polls!!!

Eric S   March 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Why can't he win big democratic primaries?

stacy   March 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

It frustrates me and makes me sad to see. Politics as usual is how it works with Hillary. And because of her, the Dem party is falling apart. Hillary should stop merely out of respect for the party and because she wants to see the party succeed in the election. She's doing more bad then good.

Dave   March 17th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Republicans are coming out in huge numbers to vote for Hillary Clinton.

That's right. About 100,000 Republicans came out to support Clinton in Ohio. 119,000 voted for her in Texas, and 38,000 in Mississippi.

The Boston Globe reports on why this is happening: Some Republicans are supporting Clinton hoping it will prolong her bitter fight for the nomination with Barack Obama. Others think Clinton would be an easier opponent for John McCain to beat in November. And still others are voting for Clinton because they want to keep her in the race to expose more information about Obama ahead of the general election.

Consider this: up until recently, Obama was getting a lot more support than Clinton was from Republicans in the primary contests. At the time, many traditional GOP voters said they liked Obama and were willing to cross party lines. But, once McCain sealed the deal with his party's nomination, things started to change.

Maria   March 17th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Cindy- "No duh"??? Are you kidding me?…..NO WONDER Obama is leading in the polls!!!!

All other Democrats —- Be AFRAID! Be VERY AFRAID!

Lucy   March 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

There are too many idiots in here that need to be informed. Keep kissing up to Clintons and it will come back to bite you. And please get your facts right before posting annoying comments. May the best Candidate win….that wasn't hard to say…now, repeat after me…..

May the best candidate win! Stop the madness already!

Andy H   March 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I am a life long Republican who will vote for Obama in November. I am sick about Bush. I won't vote Hillary, if Hillary wins I will vote for McCain

James Nelson   March 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Well, it stands to reason that– with a majority of delegates, a majority of states won and a majority of the popular vote– that Obama would be the choice of the majority of Democrats.

Newsflash– that's kind of how this whole democracy thing works.

candius ford   March 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Obama is white also so i dont think his mother taught him to only think in the black. Please make better choices in your news reporting.

Jay   March 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Obama's supporters are educated people, young people, higher income earners, and African americans.
Iet me tell you what will happen to Obama's supporters if he do not win the nomination, and Hillary win and his supporters decide not to vote for Hillary, and McCain happens to win. The republican's taxes code will benefit the higher income earners, young people normally do not care, and African americas are use to the state of life so there will be no difference.
.

Debra   March 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I think the Republicans are happy to see the clintons getting blamed for what is happening to Obama. I think it is a smear tactic- The Clintons have not been doing this.

alice2   March 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Definitely !!! The best choice to make OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

I LOVE IT. !!!!!!

doug   March 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I just read on CNN web site , Hillary says only she can end the war. Has the queen spoken or do we have a house and senate? Two people voted NO for the war, one democrat,one republican,I think maybe it would have been nice if a majority had taken the time to read the intellegince report before acting to vote on something that was clearly not in the interest of the American people or the world at large.

John   March 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Until Obama came along I was a Hillary fan and would still vote for her if she got the democratic nomination. But, now after reading his book and studying the issues I support Obama. He is our best chance for concensus government again, and the best choice of the three present candidates. If he wins and gains majorities it the house and senate I believe he will listen to all and not shut out the opposition as the current administration has done. I am not so sure about Hillary in the same situation.

Eith   March 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

G. W. Bushe's contributions to the American public: He and Mr. Cheney wore out our apetite for cover-ups, gross gov violations, and the abuse of powers that the Clintons practiced and are all about.

The good thing is: On both sides of the political aisle, Democrats and Republicans are chosing clean people. Obama and McCain.

I guess, the Clintons are not aware of Bush's contributions to the nation. He ended ANY interest in their kind of politics with the American public. And in the process, it is Obama vs. McCain. A clean start for all of us (McCain is the weak one, a bit of rubbing from Bush-era). It is indeed the Year of Change, from old dirty politics to clean politics with people who carry the banners, one for each party!

Doc Jerome   March 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

LOL. How funny is it that certain votes can be reprogrammed or flipped on misleading information. Many of you knew that the Clinton's would pull out all the stops to derail Obama's presidential bid. Apparently, aligning themselves with republicans are part of that effort. But, I still don't think it will be enough to stop Sen. Obama. He is the truth.

Don't let your ignorance predominate your intelligence.

Leah Reis-Cincinnati, Ohio   March 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Nobody ask me or any of my friends. We vote for Hillary

John   March 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Americans are looking for a candidate that is an "Anti-Bush" candidate. We are looking for a mind that doesn't fill a room with dust, not unlike today's White House mold (aka Bush/Cheney).

you   March 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Who cares about cnn poll. CNN polls have been proven jokes in this election.

Sean   March 17th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

This is too funny. Obama supporters seem to think this is a non-bias poll that polled everyone in America.

You guys are extremely pathetic.

Don't worry, us Republicans will give you a far more accurate poll come November.

By the way, thanks for causing drama between the two camps for us, it beats watching Days of Our Lives.

NONONONO OBAMA   March 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Shame on you! CNN……The only thing you can do is delete Hillary supporter's posts!

No Obama! No CNN!

Edgar   March 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Really! Not from my end! CNN please report things that are worth if we are going to be blogging everyday for the next couple of weeks.

Bob NH   March 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I don't believe it.

ObamaJoy   March 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

So glad to hear…America is heading in a new direction FOR ALL AMERICANS - white, brown, and black - with Obama as its leader!

I'm so sick of Billary…but I'm sure they'll continue slinging mud until the very last day of this campaign!

annie   March 17th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Either candidate winning the nomination will split the democrats. Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama and vice versa. Clinton dropping out will not help Obama. Obama can't win. True Democratics won't vote Republican but may not vote at all.

katie   March 17th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

well I know how CNN conducted its poll, by deleting different ones, just like the comments board on its ticker!!!

Freedom of press, give me a break!

manny t   March 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Like I said boys and girls the next president of the united stated. President Obama!!! I like the sound and so does America and the world.

Obama 08
Yes we Can….

Connie Powers   March 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I cannot understand who is in your survey because everyone I talk to is not for Obama. I can't understand the USA and where we as a nation are going. Wake up America.

E. C., Houston, Texas   March 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

CNN: Where is my comment that was just submitted?

Amy   March 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I don't ever want to be called a racist again, so I am voting obama.

Mike Brian   March 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

That's impossible!

Obama followers, don't fool around.

Nate in Mpls   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I can't stop reading these comments. Some people are so stupid.

Renee   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Mr. Obama, can't be held accountable for everything someone else says, I think people are trying to find any and everything to bring this
man down, face it, there is nothing you will be able to do to bring himdown, I hate he is even addressing this issue, he shouldn't have to.

Lily   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Why is CNN poll so radically different than other polls? In Rasmussen poll today, Hillary leads 48%-42% among Democratic.

Obvious CNN is pro Obama, I don't trust CNN!

Mike   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

The CNN-Obama team is losing their momentum.

Hillary LOL   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

For all those who are looking at other polls, give Hillary a chance, she'll lie again, and bring her poll numbers down. Oh, her taxes will be out soon, and she will have to lie.

For once it's a good thing that Hillary is a liar.

Obama 08

Sugar   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Only the democrat's people can end this mess. There is no way Hillary can catch up. She is only making things worst with the fighting and staying till the bitter end. McCain is on vacation while the dems are fighting. Vote for Obama so Hillary can go away. And because of all the games the Republicans have been playing by voting for Hillary to keep the fighting going, this will stop them in their tracks.

Susan   March 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama is a reflection of the friends he keeps. His friend Rev. Wright is a clear racist. Therefore, Obama must be a racist.
Obama will never receive my vote, nor will he ever receive the vote of anyone with a fair, objective mind free of racist views.

critical thinker   March 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I wonder what the obama haters are going to do when you see the reality that many of us have been seing (Obama is the Nominee, everyone close to the political process knows this. The news is just keeping this close to generate excitement. Nothing more).

Randall   March 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Take that Right Wing America! We will prove once again that we care less about what's in a candidate's pastor, and more about what's in the actual candidate's heart and mind that matters most! We don't even care if he hasn't done anything noteworthy. He has said a lot of amazing stuff and it gives me the chills.

GObama!

Lilia, from MD   March 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I am glad. I am a Republican and he will get my vote too.

It is time for HRC to go and take care of her husbund. Or maybe divorce her husband for ruin it for her. I guess it didn't pay off to stick it up for him, in the hopes of his support for her nominations.

ImnIdaho   March 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Since when is the Clinton News Network (CNN) pro-Obama? It must have hurt them to write this. It's good they did anyway. :) We have ONE candidate who is for all the people . He is looking to represent us in Washington, not represent Washington to us. He has shown honesty and transparency. He is the only candidate to release all his records! That's the kind of leader we need. Someone who considers all 50 states important - even mine!

aabaha-umada   March 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Iam an Independet and i will be votig for Obama, because he is the only candidate who can put America back to the right path again. Why we need another four years of Push, Macain or Hillery. Because they are all in a same way of politics we need change and Barack can change

Dem of NJ   March 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Bad polling. Look Gallup, they have daily tracking poll between Obama and Clinton. The newest one is Clinton 47% Obama 45%.

RG   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I can't believe such a disparity of polls here. Rasmussen and other polls have Clinton ahead.

It is obvious and it shows - CNN is full of people who somehow or the other want Obama as the Prez. The general feeling is you want to handicap the race.

Sen. Obama has gone from having a good judgement to becoming judgemental, has no policy or position papers to speak of, and whines whenever someone even dares to critique his "policies" and stands.

CNN/MSNBC need to report fairly, instead of taking sides.

memoryaid   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I'm so tired of all of the "it's over now for Obama" posts.

Do you honestly believe Sen. Obama forgot what color his skin is? Do you think he didn't know there are still racist people in this country? Do you think he counted on "smooth sailing" to the presidency without the right wing nuts reminding everybody of the animosity that still exists out there between whites and blacks?

You might be able to say that he didn't expect this to come up in the primary, and maybe he should have taken more pro-active action about it. And maybe that would have helped a bit. I guess his fault is to trust that democrats, the party that preaches inclusion, wouldn't be as biased.

Sen. Obama didn't jump on this willy-nilly, and without being realistic. The reason Sen. Obama decided to run, why he hoped he could succeed, is because he counted on the fact that America is less divided now than in the past, and also that the votes he would have lost anyway to people who would have never (not before, not after Wright) vote a black person into office would be counteracted by the millions that will come out for a new found hope in a political process that serves the people of the country, instead of the millionaires.

Let's all hope he was right. America, don't disappoint us.

EB   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Lets remember that this is just a poll as is the Rasmussen polls, they do not speak for every American democrat. As to the comments about Barack Obama's religion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the way he practices his faith and that should not affect how we measure him as a worthy presidential candidate. As to CNN being bias i don't really think its true. You are letting you're own bias get in the way of your judgment.

hoboken9   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I am a republican.

It's simple: I will vote for Obama but not for Hillary.

MsUSA2   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

CNN is TOTALLY BIASED. TOTALLY. CNN and MSNBC are a disgrace keeping the truths about Obama hidden, not wanting to expose him as the LIAR, PHONY, BIGOT that he is.

Debalee   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

This is what propaganda is like folks. I for one would like an investigative report by CNN on how they conduct these polls of theirs. How many were polled? What was the question as it was presented? How was the poll conducted? On the street? In the studio? On the landline phone? By mailings? Until any of us get answers I think we better take poll results with a lot of skepticism. Having seen the results of the polls this primary season skepticism is healthy and realistic.

Tosha-Atlanta, GA   March 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Will someone share this with Hillary. She needs to concede and stop wasting the peoples' monies by funding her campaign until April. It's just not right. The party is divided and we need to UNITE NOW before the republicans get yet another victory in November.

Jim Kansas   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Obama wins nomination, McCain wins the White House.

The media has totally been taken in, in its reporting of this campaign,

Yola   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I am been banned

Bill   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Barack is the most electable of the two candidates. If Michigan and Florida get their re-dos then we'll see Barack with enough delegate to win without any "SuperDelegate" issue. The perfect dream team might be Barack as President, and Hillary takes over as the leading democrat in Congress. Maybe Bill could take Rice's position. Can you image what the White House would be like with Hillary and Bill both in there.

Jill   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

NoBambi, CNN is not consistent with other national polls showing just today that Hillary is ahead.

Bacusla   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

It is SETTLED - we have a nominee in Barack Obama. Let's move on.

Go Obama Y'all! Let's keep HOPE alive!

Sharon   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

More people have voted for Obama. If the republicans would have minded their own business, he would of been our nominee by now.

They cross over because they think they can beat Hillary in November. Shame on them! They know they can't beat Obama, that's why the Limbaughs and Hannity's are stirring things up. Well, Libaugh & Hannity lets investigate all the churches and see what all the Pastors are saying. You may be shocked, that's probably why they don't have the guts to do it. They didn't make a big issue out of McCains controversial endorsements. Why's that???

jmw   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Go Obama, I would love to see President Obama. What a wonderful time it would be!!!

Leann   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

This is the first time I have ever had interest in politics. As an Independent, I am swaying to Obama. Even though I do no support all his stances and tend to be more conservative than his views, I look at this demeanor and ability to unite a larger group than just one party. With that said, Hillary would be my last choice. I find her campaign tactics out dated and mean.

NO OBAMA! NO CNN   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Are you joking ? CNN?

Of course, you are in the same boat with Mr,Obama now. Who cares your poll?

You just ditort the truth and try everything to help your poor and desperate Obama!

But no way to prevent us from choosing Hillary as our president!

No OBAMA! NO CNN!

Hillary 2008

Not The White House   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Absolutely, because the majority of Dems know he is the best choice. Hillary will bring divisiveness and unrest. We don't need that and want to support a candidate who will bring America together.

Let Hillary stomp her feet, cry, pout, do whatever she has to do, but don't put that woman back in the White House.

Obama 08

deedee   March 17th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

cnn is so biased, they only report like this so they can sway your opinion. go check other polls and you will see that obama is not your man. And why should he be?

doug   March 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

How about a release your taxes poll?

End of Obama   March 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Why your poll is different than other polls. Also your delegate count is different.

Look at wall street journal delegate count!!

Obama - 1617
Clinton - 1498

CNN, why your polls are different. I saw Clinton leading over obama in other polls. Also look at the delegate count of wall street journal. why that is different from yours???

CNN Can you please post the accurate numbers??

donna   March 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Your polls don't match other polls. All the polls I have seen Obama is loosing steam.

amir cali   March 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hillary has lost a large amount of support with the way her campaign has been ran. Her campaign has is negative, divisive, inept and utterly desperate. Me and my family started out on Hillary's side but we have all converted to obama-nites. He will lead this country with his immense judgement and charisma.

GO OBAMA

Alice   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Ah, but the Clintons still want to ram themselves down our throats. This despicable couple will be the ruin of the Democrat Party in their efforts to win the WH.

JT   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

Dave in Alexandria, VA   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Voter in NC - name one state that Kerry lost that Hillary would win if she stole the election from Obama? The fact is, every blue state and every purple state depend largely on the black vote. If she were to win pledged delegates, and not give this sentiment that the election's been stolen, she gets that vote, and might win. If super delegates give her a victory, there will be a rebellion.

Hillary cannot win in November. Our next president will be Obama or McCain - thank god!

Raphael Houston Tx   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I think the Polls are going to shift the longer this race plays out. More and more is coming out about the true Barack Obama .
Barack allowed a racist pastor to be a member of his campaign for more than a year knowing he had made these ridicilous racist comments. This is coming from a man whi is running a campaign on judgement and change.
Make sure you take his speech tomorrow on the issue with a grain of salt. He should have made this speech a year ago and denounced his pastor instead of waiting until the media got a hold of the story.

Chiman   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Are you kidding me? Looks like only Obama followers read CNN news and thus were polled. It is hard to believe but Fox News and ABC News sound much much less biased than CNN.

GO HILLARY   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

and a gallup poll has hillary up.

what did we learn in NH? polling means NOTHING.

P. Vivaldi   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

. . . . . Clinton, Bush. Clinton, Bush. Clinton, Bush. . . . . . . . .Change . . . . .Obama 08. .

TheLeftNut   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

CNN Moderators

please post my comment made at 4:08

leela   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Obama is the only candidate who is born to be a brilliant , honest politician, ready to lead america.
his opponent is a born lier, who has experience on mud-slinging, fruad and cheat.

CW in DC   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

How ya like THEM apples?!

Deb, IN   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I don't think this poll is accurate especially after this past week.

Obama has had bad judgement the past 20 years staying in his racist church!!!!

You don't have my vote.

GO HILLARY   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

oh my gosh! can this GET anymore biased? just the way it's written is completely biased…the wording. how about some REAL journalism CNN? why didn't this stuff about rezko and the racist minister come out sooner?

President of Students for Obama at Univeristy of Nevada   March 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Everyone thinks it's bias, it's just another poll. But we don't need polls to tell us. Look at the delegates, look at how many states he won, look at caucuses. I said it on stage before introducing him and I'll say it again, "Obama is the next President of the United States of America."

pam partney   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter. I don't think Cnn is doing anyone any favors by being so one sided towards Obama. If the news would have been more honest with us about Obama in the begining he would not even be an issue. Seems to me we are going to have to watch Fox News for the truth about Obams. Hopefully we will know who's side you are really. Cnn, i feel is putting up this Obama knowing good and well he will be beat by the repubs. i see through you….i hope others will too before it's too late.

Rebecca Tampa, Fl.   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I don't believe what the media wants me to believe.I watch every news station that I can and every one of them are biased in some way. There are facts out there though, and the fact that Mr. Obama is asking to be chosen for his "good judgement", and his ability to "unite"'but show extremely poor judgement by continueing to attend a church for 20yrs., I might add,that has sermons of devision preached from the pulpit shows me he is neither a person with good judgement or a uniter!! This is a whole new ballgame, folks.

Susan   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Hillary would distroy this country if given the chance.

Marge Hibbing Mn   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Hmmm must have asked the good old boys and the blacks. The rest of America wants a president he knows what he is doing. And when he takes money from gangsters doesn't think it is a bonehead action, like obama and rezko….

Kay-Arizona   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

And we all know how reliable polls are. What a sham.

La Raza   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Obama all the way. Hillary is a loser.

Dee From Florida   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Obama Democratic Nomination = this Democrat voting for McCain without any problem.

bea   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

If Hillary is not the nominee, Democrats I've talked with say they will vote for McCain-no question.

HENNA JAN   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

MR OBAMA YOUR ACTIONS ARE SO LOUD THAT WE CAN NOT HEAR
YOU SIR.

Jesse - San Antonio TX   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Who did they poll?

Did they go up to people with Obama signs and ask them who they would vote for?

jean Mattson   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

If Hillary does not stop trying to destroy Obama she will only manage to elect McCain. She is only fooling herself if she thinks his supporters will automatically support her. I have been for Obama from the start but would have backed Clinton if she won, until she and Bill started to attack him. The last straw was her remark about McCain and her being prepared to be commander-in-chief and Obama gave a speech. You have lost me completely, Hillary, and I should be one of your category of voters; an 80 year old white woman.

GET READY FOR OBAMA.   March 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This quote says it all….

"First they ignore you,
then they ridicule you,
then they fight you,
then you win."
- Mahatma Gandhi

.:: OBAMA 2008 ::.

Barbara   March 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Are you Obamaites even listening to what is going on? His background is scary. What about this marvelous minister that God dams America…. blames whites and the government for all the ills in his world? and Obama didn't know of his beliefs? This minister married them, christened his children. What are you guys thinking?? And after this comes out, 'Oh, he's retiring?' Wake up before its too late!!!!!

Celia Ann   March 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I Agree, I agree, I agree and so does Nancy Pelosi. It is becoming more and more evident that most people want a change from the 24 years of Bush's and Clintons in the White House.

Senator Obana sat down with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board on Friday and provided a list that was published of all of the donations that were solicited on his behalf by Tony Rezko. He answered their questions. He spent time with Anderson Cooper on Rev Wright. That issue may never be resolved because there are such deep wounds that Rev Wright's generation still live. My point is he does not run from issues or deny that they exist.

Senator Clinton has not addressed several issues that need to be disclosed. Tax Returns, Not the forms she turns into the Senate that are not as detailed as Tax Returns, Her docs as First Lady to corroberate her claims of what she volunteered that she did, Pres Clinton Foundation and Library Donor List. Those documents will answer a lot of questions, However, they are not forth coming. That reticence to full and complete disclosure should be taken into account.

Larry Buchas   March 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I'm for Obama but will support whichever Democrat. But it's up to Hillary to stay above the fray.

Keep in mind the Republicans, particularly Limbaugh, are running a fear mongering campaign against Obama. ALL DEMOCRATS NEED TO REJECT RACISM FROM THE SAME OLD CROWD!

I applaud Barack & Hillary for rejecting the Pastor Blaster and Ferraro. They preach division, Barack & Hillary do not.

Darla   March 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I just don't see how we are expected to believe polls anymore! How can voters honestly believe that Senator Obama can be the nominee against an experience McCain? Obama has serious issues as a candidate evolving, especially with all this new emphasis on Obama's church. I believe CNN did this last time right before Super Tuesday when the released info that Hillary was just tied with McCain, but that Obama could overcome him in an election. I am just wondering who they actually polled.

payme   March 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Too bad for the Democrats that this fight between Obama and Hillary had to happen (I believe to be the racist tactics of the Clintons). No matter what happens from now on, a lot of Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama, and definitely, a lot of Obama supporters will not vote for Hillary. Get ready for another four years of a Republican president.

lisa   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Alot of people are unhappy that this wasnt brought out sooner. Rezko shows he is just another politician. Wright shows he is not the "uniter"he claims to be.
I find it hard to b elieve that anyone would vote for this slick-manipulater. Oh, but wait,, 99 percent of blacks support him.
This isnt a racial issue?? No matter what this man has done in his past, black people will justify and vote for him. How sad.

joe   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Your poll means nothing. The country will never elect this smooth-talker now that the truth is coming out.

m   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

UP UP OBAMA!! down down HILARY ACLINTON

shirley Liberante   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I do not understand why we do not hear any more about Hilllary's supposed experience. She is making claims that have been proven to be untrue and yet the press ignores it. Why not let America know the truth, that the former first lady was just that and not the former President of the United States. Talk about unfair and uneven reporting.

Justin from CT   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Yep Clinton isn't even liked in CT either. HAHA.

Venus Marshall   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Were is this national poll? Why wasn't i asked. I'm for Hillary not obama

Harriet Atkinson   March 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

The distorted flack about Dr. Jeremiah Wright is obviously being overblown and affecting Obama. Obama is not responsible for Dr. Wright's melt down at the heightened attack on his congregation and his church. Hannity was decidely disrespectful of Dr. Wright and is unfairly slanting the message from a few tapes. I bet if you hear the entire message, the heremenutical/contemporary relevance of the message is positive - not negative. Words out of context take on different meanings.

Dan   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Keep on taking those polls they are sure to change. Many people are still waking up, After hearing his minister declare that all the problems in the world are because of white america from the minister Obama used to call his freind and mentor, I think you should keep on taking polls.

Orren J   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I suspect that Hilary will suggest that those polled for this poll do not have the experienced to be polled. On that not come the democratic conference i hope she will be somewhere near the south pole

dian   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Thank God! Go Obama! Can't wait to hear his speech tomorrow!

Amy   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I am a 54 yr old white woman and I prefer O'Bama because he seems more honest and quite frankly, more intelligent than Hillary.

He taught law and practiced law. He is clearly the one who will be able to put America back on tract, but it will be difficult.

I like most his ability to address the problems head on without burying his head in the sand. He is a product of both black and white and yes, this will unite his inner heart in the pursuit of representing ALL races. Remember—-skin colour is just PHYSICS! It is the way the light rays hit our skin. So, when can America Grow up?

GO BAMA!

SK   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I can't beleave there are 52% Democrates who hates AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CNN PLEASE POST MY COMMENT.

LILIHENNA   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

SHAIM ON CNN THE MOST STUPIED NEWS

G. Johns   March 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

. . . .It takes a real presidential person to withstand the hideous attacks
against Senator Obama. Especially having to defend the worst idnignity
of them all: his race. Obama is the man.

OBAMA 08.

reality check   March 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

First of all, those polls were taken last week prior to the new revelations about Obama's ties with his separatist church and its racist minister, and secondly it was conducted by CNN who only surveyed a select few. Let's see what your findings produce this week CNN and BTW, why don't you call me?

Linlo   March 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Of course, they prefer him. That's why he picked up TEN more delegates in IOWA recently. People are tired of the same ol' same ol'. They aren't falling for the media spin and negative attacked by Hillary Clinton. GO OBAMA!

John   March 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

We have these polls all over,and they change every hour.What matters is the end of the race for nomination.Obama has problems and knowsthat well.I am surprised he is going to Philadelphia on Tuesday to lecture Pensylvanians on race and politics!Wow.The effort is aday late and a dollar short! Obama should have given the speech he wants to give in Philadelphia,way down in south Carolina.Today we would never be in this quagmire.The longer Obama dwells on this race thing,the worse it will get.I hope we throw this race squabbles and concentrate on campaign.Good luck in Philly,with your team.

Cait   March 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Poll of poll at real clear politics shows most democrats perfer Hillary Clinton. Barack was ahead for quite some time, but Hillary is a head now.

Let's see what tomorrow brings! Obama is taking quite a risk by giving a speech on race. Hopefully, he does not exacerbate an already bad situation for him.

evans o.oseki, norway   March 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This has of course been the wish of able and dedicated democrats. Hillary can`t go on messing up this party for her selfish interest and exhibiting unpresidented lack of respect and genesising a racial divide. We`ve seen and heard all that stuff one time too many and realistically speaking, we are one people and one party. Obama can be voted out if we do get disappointed but he needs to get a chance to prove himself.

d   March 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

use the polls in REALCLEARPOLITICS !

Grif   March 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Mr Obama! You came in first in this race…

Trouble is, you were entered in the previous race…

Vicky   March 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

No way would I ever vote for Obama…why doesn't CNN call me….GO HILLARY!!!!!!! Watch the news and make the right choice. All white people aren't bad….Obama needs to figure that out with his so called adopted UNCLE the preacher who is a racist, we will never vote for him!

Julie   March 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

The clinton rovian style politics will be her downfall. She can't run a campaign, but she wants to run a country. She's looking more and more like GWB in a pants suit to me.

Cindy   March 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

No duh…. Obama is inspiring… a breath of fresh air, in an ordinarily stale election process.

I think it's refreshing too…. how his opponents try to bring him down by dragging out his minister, and he takes the challenge head on. Tomorrow he will speak out about the fear and racism that has been thrown in this race, trying to drag down his inpiration for hope and courage, with cherry-picked soundbites.

Bravo, Mr. Obama! The world is watching, and saying, bravo!

Anne   March 17th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

A new poll out Monday shows Democrats prefer Obama to Clinton—well no one polled my family and friends as they ALL said this man's past speeches have told them enough of this persuasion tactics. Another tactic coming —-Obama feels it NOW is the time to address the issue of race and politics directly, and what it means in our country—–we all know about racism in America and it needs to change that is for certain. However this man and the way he has celebrated his life for the last 20 years in a church that teaches disrespect for the America does not restore much confidence. I guess Obama thinks that he is such a great speaker he can turn this around to make others look like racists and leave his church and Pastor looking like Icons.

A. Harrison   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Did we count Florida and Michigan yet?

Hillary 2008!

Colette   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

No surprise considering Hillary's constant divisiveness and Obama's stance on unity. Hillary talks unity, but walks division — another example the Clinton's machine.

Fay (the Texan who voted for Obama)   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

That's right!! Everytime people try to bring him down he rises up again! Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ct   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

no way Obama.
Hillary is the one to be preferred…..

Voter in North Carolina   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Obama cannot win in November. He'll take no southern states and lose the industrial states and the west coast. If he is the nominee, then prepare for John McCain as the next President. Only Hillary Clinton has the possibility of winning the election over John McCain.

Jan   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Ican't believe that poll-methinks cnn is choosing their people to poll. how can the democrats favor someone who is so obviously divisive?

mary   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

GO OBAMA GO 08

Surprise Surprise   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Wow! Another not so subtle Obama endorsement from CNN….

Julie   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

And when was this poll taken? I'd be curious to see the results of one taken starting this week - you suppose the numbers would be the same?

worried   March 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Obama, a guy with a paper thin resume, can not win the general election after his spiritual adviser said GD America. So, if this poll is an accurate reflection, which I doubt, get used to President McCain.

Sal in Phoenix   March 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

This Republican, ready to turn Democrat, prefers Hillary to Obama..The more you know Obama, the less you like what you're hearing..As time goes on, I think we'll hear more & more things that we're not going to want in our president.

A True black American   March 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Your polls are always fake and not ususally true and correct . You had better go and learn how to conduct polls and stop deceiving the American people because of the money you have collected from Obama . You CNN have already been bribed and you will get to nowhere but as from this moment you will be met with serious restraint all over the world and you will fail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lawrence   March 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Hillary is the ultimate Republican unifier - she is the one thing all Republicans (moderate & conservative) can agree on….they don't want her to be President. McCain won't have to worry about energizing his base, they will come out in droves - he will be able to concentrate on the independents and conservative democrats (and Obama supporters - polarized by Hillary's bulldog tactics).

Even Evangelical Christians will hold their nose & vote McCain if Hillary is the nominee.

Now, Obama doesn't come with the same baggage & the conservative base will sit this one out & concentrate on the Congressional races (knowing that if they can recapture at least one House or just keep a good sized minority, they can stonewall whomever is the in the Oval Office).

From the standpoint of a conservative independent - I'd vote McCain against Hillary, or Obama against McCain. And I'm sure there are plenty of voters out there who feel the same way.

PCM01   March 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

This poll is suggesting that the American public is more mature politically ,that we are led to believe.

The amount of garbage and mud thrown to Mr. Obama is beyond a normal state of enthusiasm and political loyalty.

We are ready to evolve into a new generation of politician and visions.

The old one are stale and rotten. The road to a new chapter in politics is not paved…but it is not impossible either.

Anton   March 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Before or after Rev. Wright's sermons?

melissa   March 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

There is no way Obama can win, this is not just about race it is mostly about poor judgement. When you run your campaign on your judgement this is not good. And yes, Words do Matter no matter what he says a lot of people have lost faith and see him like the other politicians. (He's just one more)
He has shown us more poor judgement then good judgement, with this mess. His 2002 speech has no meaning anymore. It certainly doesn't match his votes where other senators actually voted against funding it.
So try as he may this isn't going away.
repulicans will not vote for him now
independents will not vote for him now
Clinton supporters will not vote for him now
Hard to win like this.

Phillip in Chicago   March 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

It is very interesting that lazy people and a lazy media will take a 15 second sound byte and use it to summarize an entire pastor's career. And it is even worse when you take that clip, which was immediately denounced by Obama, and summarize Obama's entire political career on that.

Obama is above the recent controversy and above the negativity of the Hillary attack machine, and Obama is above and beyond the politics of old.

Obama is the real deal.

Ron   March 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Barack Obama is the very best, most inspirational candidate the process has seen in 50 yrs.! The Repubs know this which is why their surrogates…the Limbaughs, the Hannities…etc…are disingenuously promoting Hillary 'cause they full well know McCain stands a good better chance of beating her than Obama in November!

gurarro   March 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Polls were taken March 14 - 16, thus most Democrats are not listening the media and how they are trying to take Obama down. They know a good man and a good man for the country when they see one.

Go Democrats, Go Obama.

Timothy B. Robinson   March 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

ANYTHING to knock her down before Pennsylvania.

I can't wait for "Day After March 4th, Part II" when Clinton wins PA on April 22nd.

Randy - Denver   March 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

At this point shouldn't Hillary drop out? She has too ma ny negatives, her positive are outweighed heavily by her negatives. It is good to see CNN show a positive about Mr. obama for a change!

Bismarck   March 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

KIDDING, RIGHT? Obama will not stand a chance with the Republican attack machine. He should drop out now for the good of the party and become VP to unite against the Republicans. That will possibly give him sixteen yeears in the White House.

Michael   March 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

proof that closed primaries would favor obama from now on…republicans are voting for hillary in open primaries just to mess with the process…drop out now hillary so the country can move on

dave in calgary   March 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

This isn't a surprise, but alas, Clinton will not accept anything less than seeing herself as the "winner". A good leader is particularly skilled at knowing how and when to follow as well. Clearly this, glaring lack in her repertoire, stands on its own as testimony to her unpreparedness. And, leaders don't fight to win, leadership is above childish notions of winning things.

An Ohio Voter