March 18, 2008
Posted: March 18th, 2008 01:04 PM ET
 Clinton holds the lead in Pennsylvania, a new poll suggests.
Clinton holds the lead in Pennsylvania, a new poll suggests.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - A Quinnipiac poll out Tuesday suggests Hillary Clinton holds a clear advantage over Barack Obama in Pennsylvania, the next crucial battleground in the prolonged fight for the Democratic nomination.

Clinton holds a 12-point lead over Obama in the state, 53 percent to 41 percent, according to the poll. The New York senator's lead is double what a similar poll showed in late February, though it is still less than the 18-point gap between the two candidates in a month ago.

Clinton's widest gains in the state are among white voters, who now back her over Obama by a margin of 28 points. That compares to a 19-point gap in the late February poll.

Obama has made gains among Pennsylvania African-Americans, but hasn't drawn the same level of support from them as he has in previous contests. According to the poll, Obama wins 76 percent of the black vote, up from 69 percent in late February. In most recent primary states, Obama's African-American support has hovered around 90 percent. The narrower margin may be due to Clinton's endorsement from Philadelphia's popular black mayor Michael Nutter.

When it comes to the prospect of a joint ticket between the two candidates, 32 percent of Pennsylvania Democrats say they prefer Clinton on the top of the ticket while 18 percent prefer Obama. But 43 percent say they don't want the two to run together.

The new poll is similar to other recent surveys. In a CNN analysis of three recent polls, including Quinnipiac's, Clinton holds an average lead of 13 points over Obama.

Both campaigns have attempted to set the expectations ahead of Pennsylvania's vote. Obama's campaign has repeatedly noted the state is only 1 of 10 remaining contests, while Clinton's campaign has said a win there will prove the New York senator can win crucial swing states in a general election.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Pennsylvania


James, Pennsylvania   March 18th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Hillary will win with more than 65% of the vote in PA now that everyone is getting a really good look at Obama's lies.

Felton.."from around the way"   March 18th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

...DO THE MATH...IN ORDER FOR CLINTON TO TIE OBAMA, SHE WOULD HAVE TO GET 74% OF THE VOTE....NOT HAPPENING...SORRY CLINTONITES

aurelia-Canada   March 18th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Watch this lead shrink to a (-) after today... With that Amazing speech Barack gave today, every1 will know the true him and what a great leader he will be.
He will be the Best president ever in US history.. and I can't wait to move to the States when he takes the oval office.

Love u Obama and thanx for the speech.
Yes!!!! we are all one.

Kyle   March 18th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

HIllary lead will widen even more. What alternative do we have as democrats. It is no longer the issue of Obama not having the experience but now he is also not the candidate to win the general election. He has showned to have horrific judgements when it comes to surrounding himself with people. The idea now of Obama in the whitehouse surrounding himself with advisors that will help him lead this nation frightens me to no ends. Who are the advisors? and will they be the same players as Rezko and Wright? HIllary is not only the true experienced candidate, I believe our party is very fortunate to have her as a candidate. Hillary for President!

Anonymous   March 18th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

CURRENT POLLING SHOWS CLINTON AHEAD OF McCAIN....OBAMA TRAILING...WE CANNOT HAVE A NOMINEE LEADING THE PARTY WHO CAN ONLY WIN THE BLACK VOTE...ELITE WHITES...AND COLLEGES...A RECIPE FOR DEFEAT...100% OF NOTHING IS STILL NOTHING...OBAMA CANNOT BECOME THE NADER OF 2008...NOT RACISM...JUST REALITY...

Kevin   March 18th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

RE: "The Public Policy poll that came out 3/17/08 has Senator Clinton over Senator Obama by 26% in Pennsylvania.

If a blow-out like that happens, the dems will have to reconsider any Obama nomination."

What I think you mean Joe G, is that the Superdelegates will have to reconsider. Obama will still have the lead in pledged delegates, even if she were to win by that margin in PA.

So, do you think the Superdelegates should overturn the aggregate results of ALL states voting?

Mike   March 18th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

It is going to get bigger as Obama supporters wake up out of their hyped up hypnotic state and begin seeing this man for what he really is.

Francie   March 18th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

We do not want a racist in the White House. If this knowledge was not uncovered, Obama and Rev. Wright would be laughing all the way to the White House.

Hillary Clinton/John Edwards 08

or

Hillary Clinton/Colin Powell 08

Bill   March 18th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

The Dems are screwed Obama really has the nomination locked up.

To bad this Pastor Wright revolation did not come earlier now you are stuck with unelectable nominie.

Ticket of HOPE:Obama Al-Gore   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

No Wonder Iowa and Pennsilvanya are some of the poorest US states. They always make the wrong decisions.

Gavin   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I AM NOT SUPRISED....CLINTON IS DOING A GREAT JOB

barack obama on the other hand STILL AFTER TODAYS SPEECH will not reject his former preacher....

HOW COULD OBAMA BE PART OF A CHURCH 20 YEARS AND "NOT KNOW THESE KIND OF COMMENTS WERE BEING MADE"

obama has the poorest judgement I've ever seen in a candidate in a race like this.

VOTING HILLARY CLINTON MAY 6th in INDIANA !!!!

Jim B   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Obama's speeh was truly awesome. Listen to it before you judge.

Sabrina, Las Vegas, NV   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

CNN....

After reading the post of some of your bloggers, I've come to the conclusion that they're just plain hateful. And, spewing their venom without regards to others, is simply ignorant. I also believe, that these same individuals, would not vote for a black man anyway. So, why even comment, it's simple, they want to make sure that the hostile environment of divide conquer continues.

SR   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Save your lying speech Obama. I don't forgive your own words: "hoodwinked" quoting Malcolm X, "scorched earth" and "slash and burn" referencing Gen. Sherman. You showed you were a racist BEFORE we learned you spent 20 years listening to Rev. Wright. Clinton in Pennsylvania first, then Clinton in N.C. !! !!!

Will from Gaithersburg, MD   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

The information that Hillary is leading in the PA polls is not new. In fact, her campaign knew of her lead well before heading to the Wyoming and Mississippi primaries. So Hillary's "strategy" was to dismiss the WY and MS primaries where she had little chance of winning to focus on PA (where she was the clear front-runner).

As in TX, Obama is going to chip away at her lead, and as time goes on, they might square with an even amount of delegates.

Wendell   March 18th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Of course she holds the lead. It is my opinion that the Clinton campaign started this hole race card issue. I'm positive they won't take the blame. I will vote for the one in whom I believe will be honestg and truthful and bring this country together. Big business has run this country for to long. It's time the people took back controll of its own destiny one by one.

Delagate Corruption   March 18th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

We all know Hillary had delagate votes stolen from here in Texas by Obama supporters...Penn State Be carefull and keep your eyes open for corruption in your voting process. Our present polititions do not have enough backbone to investigate and go after these offenders...many came from different states and entered caucusas under false pretense..

CMB,NJ   March 18th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Obama speech was very moving, moving forward I think he has a better chance on becoming the Democratic nominee.

SCOTT   March 18th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Hillary knows how to get the job done. She wants to go down in the history books as being the 1st women president & making a major difference.

hey allons,tn   March 18th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

hey HillARY CLiNTON BEST FOR AMERICA OBAMA GO crawl under a rock with your (RACiST) PREACHER CLiNTON 08

Jerry   March 18th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

This undoubtedly will be the most nauseating Presidential campaign in my memory (I'm 65)!!!

lamont anderson pa   March 18th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

if you didn't get obama's speech you never will,this nation will allways have a divion because of it's narrow view's,on race. and i see on here there are a lot of people that love it.so sad.

For Hillary 08   March 18th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Keep it up!!! We need you PA. Show your support make the lead bogger!!

Christi   March 18th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Hillary is our second choice. If Obama loses, we'll vote for her. Simple as that. No more Republicans ruining the country. They should be banned from the Whitehouse for all the damage they do to the ecomony. They are incompetent.

John   March 18th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

The intelligent people of PA know a winner when they see and hear her. Since Obama blew it even farther this will give Hillary more votes and delegates.

One America, One Nation   March 18th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Okay, Philadelphians–don't let us down. Show the rest of the state what brotherly love really means–One America, One Nation.

Obama 08

LandoftheFree   March 18th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The rascally charge comments here highlight the hate that still wells up uncontrollably when our differences are exploited by the few. Sad..

John Lear, Burlington, IA   March 18th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

NO HILLARY, NO BILL, NO MORE CLINTONS!!!!!

GO OBAMA

Bob   March 18th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

YES!
Take her to the HILL!!! Hill-a-ry! Hill-ary! Vote with your Brain-Not your heart!

Heather   March 18th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!

Kate   March 18th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

HOW MANY OF YOU CAN SAY YOU HAVEN'T HEARD A FAMILY MEMBERS SAY RACIALLY CHARGED COMMENTS??? HYPOCRITES ALL OF YOU!!

chris   March 18th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

oh and I forgot CHERYL too

TerryD   March 18th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

NEWS FLASH

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON A DOUBLE DIGIT LEAD OVER JOHN MCCAIN THE REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER IN THE 2009 NATION ELECTION.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON THE NEW PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA..

LONG LIVE HILLARY AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Bridget   March 18th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Did I ever hear him make remarks that could be considered controversial while I sat in church? Yes.

OBAMA LIED!!!

molly   March 18th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Great speech – but – I cannot vote for obama for President of the United States!!!
GO HILLARY!!

D.   March 18th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hillary 2008!

IHNCNH   March 18th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Well said from Looking in the Mirror...

Frank in Missouri   March 18th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

interesting March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Keep it climbing.

Hillary 2008
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That would be 'falling' because her lead is LESS now than it was a few weeks ago. Rather simple, really.

Paul   March 18th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

It gets worse, not better for Obama.
Have you seen PPP poll this morning, Obama is DOWN by 26% in PA? Visit PublicPolicyPolling.com

Paul   March 18th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Seems like Barack Obama's untouchable temple is starting to self destruct from within...theres a reason why people judge people by the company one keeps...

I want my vote back!   March 18th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Obama's speech proves he is extremely conflicted and irrelevant. Endless speeches about our TRAGIC RACIAL PAST will not heal this country, improve the economy, or end the war. Pastor Wright is HIS to defend. He was HIS choice. Now Obama is consumed with justifications and has completely lost his way.

justobserve   March 18th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Experience-Change-Strength?
Who is better than McCain! Not Hillary for sure.

dAnnE   March 18th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Obama did not admit to lying...He said that he has heard things that could be considered controversial and he strongly disagreed with them. You criticize Jeremiah Wright for being angry and Anti-American, but I have heard a lot more HATRED written in these comments.

AMP   March 18th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Rockymo.............have you ever seen maggie Williams. You guys are clueless! The low blows are coming from the Obama camp and the RNC operatives within!

Frank in Missouri   March 18th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

So ? Obama is campaigning and has a chance to close that gap.

At the end Clinton will celebrate a marginal victory as the 'big upset' as she did in Texas and Ohio. Nothing new when she wins a state – and that has not happened very often, has it ?

Rosie   March 18th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

She even can win PA, but still it does not mean that she can win the presidency in Novemeber. Many people are ready to vote for Nader if she is tha nominee.

Foxhole Athsiest   March 18th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Obama's speech today should help.
Obama 08

truth 08 time   March 18th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

smart pennsylvanians know a strong leader when they see one, obama! he is the under dog in pennsylvania now, but that will change, its still a month and a half away! obama 08!

LA, CA   March 18th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Go Hillary! Take us back to prosperity and hope.

Mk   March 18th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

At what point in this election has their been any doubt that Clinton would win Pennsylvania? Once again, the media reports the irrelevant and ignores the important.

NoWayBama   March 18th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

The blank sides of Obama are starting to get filled in and I am so proud to be a TRUE AMERICAN who loves my country and supports a TRUE AMERICAN AND BELEIVES IN MY GOD !!

GO HILLARY !!!!

M   March 18th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Is there a way they can both lose!?!?!? They will eat each other's lunch and have nothing left for November!!! This country can't afford to be weak, scared, timid, and full of empty promises right now!!!

MAC in 08'!!!!!!!

E   March 18th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

In this particulary difficult time for America's politics and economy, Hillary is the answer

Hillary 08

Jim B   March 18th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

President Obama. We salute you.

Alice in Fort Myers   March 18th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Maybe Obama should run for President of Kenya – his loyalties seem to lie more with Africa than this country, which gave him and his wife a lot of advantages that they don't seem to appreciate much.....

STEPatriotHeroEN   March 18th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

There has been a Clinton or Bush in the White House since 1981, time to put some new blood in there.

citizen   March 18th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Obama is a damaged goods!

G   March 18th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

PS....If you are intending to vote for OBAMA in the Primary......Remember to register yourself as a democrat before March 24th! Make Your Voice heard!
OBAMA 08

Lisa   March 18th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

THANK THE LORD.....

GO HILLARY..... GO.........

At least the people in Ohio and Pa. use the brains God Gave Them.

GO HILLARY GO........

Lisa

Deceitful   March 18th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Hillary will never receive my vote. Go Obama!

aliou salam   March 18th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

lead to where? Even if she wins the rest of the delegates, she is gone. She should move out of the race right now.

Huh?   March 18th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I hope Hillary pulls out a big victory in PA.

I don't like Obama. I am not exactly sure why. He says a lot of words... but "they are just words." When he loses the democratic nomination perhaps we will see him on an infomercial trying to sell a nice piece of swamp land to us poor unsuspecting folks.

Jerry   March 18th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Pennsylvania, and the rest of the nation, here is the bottom line. If Hillary wins, me and most of my friends vote for McCain. If Obama wins, then we vote for Obama. Wake up, Democrats, or you lose again.

Kent in West Dallas, Texas   March 18th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Listen people. Obama didn't lie. He stated before that he hadn't heard those particular comments that are being played. He said today that he has heard other comments.

Boy I tell you, people only hear what they wanna hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emporia, Kansas   March 18th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

After hearing Obama say that he has never heard Wright say racist things...(what a liar)... I'm voting for Hillary!

leslie   March 18th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Senator Obama's speech today was history making. He was powerful and forth coming. PA is just one state in the race. She should win this state with every offical backing her and I wish her luck. However, Obama will be our next President.

Edgardo   March 18th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

PA is a win for HILLARY! I'm glad! Let's move on to Indiana, N. Carolina and Puerto Rico. I can't wait to finish this and proclaim HILLARY as the candidate for the Democratic Party. She deserve to win, she is ready on Day One.

Say No To Hillary   March 18th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

This election has been full of surprises, so for CLinton supportees – Be Warned!!

Wendy   March 18th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

This is excellent news!! Keep up the great work Hillary.

Fort Worth, Texas   March 18th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

President H.R. Clinton is our HOPE.

Obama is a JOKE.

Joe St Louis, MO   March 18th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Clinton nomination means MCcain wins!!!!!!!!!!

You people need to know we want Hillary to get the nod. We discuss this at the party headquaters in St Louis.

Go Billary we are ready and waiting with your past we will build our future.

GO MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clinton_2008   March 18th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

The Poll showing Clinton gain among white voters shows Clinton has successfully induced race in this Key state election.

Angelica   March 18th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

PLEASE!!!!!!! What is so newsworthy about this poll? Didn't she have a double digit lead for one year on a national basis only to blow it? Really, this is just so Clintonian. Drama, drama, drama, drama. BORING!

AJ / Winston-Salem, North Carolina   March 18th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

YEAH!!! Hillary is so good!

I LOVE HILLARY!!!!

B.W.J3   March 18th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Obama gets an "A+" for his speech this morning. I don't know many other politicians who could have spoken so eloquently on so many topics and have it all come together. We are so fortunate to have him available to us in this country and in the world at this point in time. Let's all get behind him. God knows we need him.

Glenn   March 18th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I really wonder how many of those voters are Republican Rush Limbaugh or Laura Ingraham fans sabotaging the democratic process. Thanks again Ohio and Texas, like lemmings to a cliff.

Tracy Townsend   March 18th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

It's sad that HILLARY has resorted to racial tactics because I voted for BILL CLINTON. Because of that I will only be a CLINTON fan. But after hearing BARAK OBAMA Speak on RACIZM In america I will forever be a OBAMA BELIEVER.

WE NEED CHANGE!!!!

Adam   March 18th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

HRC has succeeded in destorying the democratic party and will not beat Mc Cain in the election. 4 more years of the Bush war.

Terry   March 18th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Finally, people are starting to see through Obama. And no, Ohio did not screw up for once.

Sam   March 18th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

As of 11 A.M. today, this poll is outdated

That was a timely and powerful speech, and the polls will be reflecting it soon.

Can Hillary   March 18th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Hillary should go and run as McCain's VP since she thinks he's so qualified. Know why she can answer the phone at 3:00 am? Because she'll be waiting to hear what Billy boy is up to with the interns.

barry   March 18th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

if hillary takes pa, in & nc she will get the nomination and the super delegates will fall in line

Louise   March 18th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I think the media should give Hillary equal free airtime because Obama's latest speech was nothing but political rhetoric. And talk about flipflopping? Last week he said he was never present during any inflammatory remarks from his pastor and in today's speech he said just the opposite!
FL DEM

Fort Worth, Texas   March 18th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

If I wanted a freak show I would have voted for Michael Jackson for president. Oh wait...Rodney King. Obama is a racist in an expensive suit.

He is all talk. Just like a real Brother says, " I didn't do it". Everytime I hear him say that I think, "CRACK Head"!

Mike in Houston   March 18th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

EVeryone should read Obama's speach on CNN.com. It is simply masterful.

margaret   March 18th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Even if she wins Pennsylvania,she isnt going to win Indiana and North Carolina and Montana and South Dakota and of Course Michigan.

The Math!

He will still have the Higher delegates and lets see how those super delegates will try to overturn things.

OBAMA 08.

karl   March 18th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

after reading some of these comments, yes racism is still alive and well in america, this is a fact that will never change.white americans will not ever vote for a black man to lead their country. and yes this is THEIR COUNTRY !!, not black america's, blacks in this country just reside here that all.

Nancy   March 18th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Reading through these comments, be they anti-Obma or anti-Clinton, my stomach begins to churn. There certainly is a lot of hate out there.

Nicholas Hussein   March 18th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Can someone please explain how PA is a KEY state? Is it going to completely erase her delegate deficit?

Willie   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

That pastor would have been Obama's spiritual advisor advisor if Obama became the President of the United States of America.

ForBetterAmerica   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

HRC supporters are hoping to a lead of just deligate than BO to claim the nomination. Why can they respect the 138 deligate lead ?

Craig   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

The chickens are coooooooming home........to rooost

William   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

New PPP Poll has Clinton ahead 26 points. Hillary 56%, Obama 30%. He's toast.

Obama08   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

The American people forget that he was born to a WHITE WOMAN AND GREW UP WITH WHITE GRANDPARENTS. As a white person I am proud to support BARACK OBAMA! I am not going to base my vote an a 30 second clip by his pastor but on what he can do for our country.

Annette in Little Rock   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

To: JP SW
You sound real stupid

Nancy   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Reading through these comments, be they pro-Obma or pro-Clinton, my stomach begins to churn. There certainly is a lot of hate out there.

Jim, Indiana   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

No proof needed, Hillary has won all of the big states that count to win in November, including Florida which should be seated at the convention.

Indiana and North Carolina will follow Pennsylvania May 6th and Hillary will be unstoppable!

On to victory Hillary, our next President!!!

John   March 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Hillary is gaining momentum as Obama is becoming vetted. This nomination will be decided by the popular vote, as the delegates will be close. I believe that if Hillary can match Obama on dollars spent the rest of the way, she will be without any doubt the next President of the United States.

Rob   March 18th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

YOU GO GIRL!!!

ForBetterAmerica   March 18th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

That still won't give the cut in the 138 deligate lead !! Dream it HRC !!

Obama Nation   March 18th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

I just listened to Obama... he sounded good...but I am having a very difficult time trusting him.

He has different words for different people...that's not integrity.

He seemed to think it was okay to have a different voice on Sunday morning...but isn't that what HYPOCRISY is all about?

NONONONO OBAMA   March 18th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Hillary! Go Go GO.. you are our girl!!!!!!!!

Obama, Go away... A BIG LIAR.

2008 Hillary

Rich in Seattle   March 18th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

She can't win enough to come back. This has gone on to long and she needs to bow out for the better of the party.

All she is doing now is more damage. There is a reason why thousands and thousands of Republicans are voting for her. It's time to end this.

Nice   March 18th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

This is exactly what Barak was saying, with people like JP SW over there, there will not be progress in America. He is worse than Rev. Wright. You go Barak, you will do great things and the world will learn from you how tolerance can change people....

Independent in DC   March 18th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

WOW. Am I glad blogs aren't a good representation of the general population.

Sandy   March 18th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

To all of you haters who hate Obama. Keep putting racism under the rug and see where it gets us. I personally feel that America should be honoured to have a man like this for president.

George from Mineapolis   March 18th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

So what ?? If she wins Penn she still will not be in the lead.. Big deal... Its too late for her. At least it will make Hillary feel good. Then we can hear her explain why Penn is more important than say Virginia.

Terry   March 18th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Hey folks there is way too much time left; Mr. Obama will close the lead. He may not win but he does not have to win the nomination. O
Obama 08

dabygrave   March 18th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Please wake up from the hypocrisy! Every race has made remarks about others races...this should not be a topic. When are our troops coming home!! When will the war cease!! We are wasting valuable time and energy here when another soldier has died in Iraq!

Lanae   March 18th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

These poll numbers are meaningless seeing that the election is 5 weeks away. And the fact that obama gave the most inspiring speech of his career about RACE in this country. He will win pennsylvania!!

MELMARIE   March 18th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

You can't always trust these polls. All that Obama needs to do is close the gap in P. A and he will be fine. As I read some comments from the Hillary (Cult) supporters I notice some racial tension and that is why we need someone like Obama to unite the country.

Obama '08

John   March 18th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Gary   March 18th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Last week he said he never heard these statements while at church. Today's speech He did hear things. Which one is it! Flip Flop! To say only white were shocked by the comments! I'm latin and shocked! My minister never spoke that way and if he did I would have left!!

suzy   March 18th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OUR FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gaby   March 18th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hillary's taxes, library contributions to Bill, where are they? No more delays, just present them to the public.

Obama 08

dorothy   March 18th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I HAVE NEVER HEARD OBAMA SAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!...NOT EVEN TODAY AFTER HIS SPEECH OF JUST WORDS....

Anonymous   March 18th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Please wake up from the hypocrisy! Every race has made remarks about others races...this should not be a topic. When are our troops coming home!! When will the war cease!! We are wasting valuable time and energy here when another soldier has died in Iraq!

josh   March 18th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

March 18th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Now he admits he knew all along about Wright's views. Obama you are a menace to this country and a liar.

Keep talking, Obama. Oh, yes, you do have our attention!

cathy battle   March 18th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT YOU TRY TO DO, GOD IS IN CONTROL, SORRY

Deb   March 18th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

This is REALLY Good news!

I'm sure by the time the Primary is held we will see that Obama has also lost the support of Blacks after throwing them under the bus....

Obama is no longer a viable candidate

Hillary 08

Sergio   March 18th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Go Hillary! I much rather vote for someone that does not go to a church that degraded America so harshly.

Elaine Wilson, Kentucky   March 18th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Go Clinton
Obama you blew your chance.

Esteban - Indiana   March 18th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!! KEEP IT UP GIRL!!!

Huntley   March 18th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

The Headlines should read, " Obama narrows margin in Pennsylvania"

Dallas from God Forbid   March 18th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

You people are delusional.

josh   March 18th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

go hillary..... obama is a divider and a liar

James, Houston, TX.   March 18th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Would You Buy a Used Car from This Guy?

Vicki   March 18th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

It's disheartening and disappointing that after everything that has come out about Senator Obama, that anyone would still consider voting for him to be our President. What other secrets are they trying to hide? Hillary is the best choice to get the job done! We believe in you, Hillary!!!

Charles   March 18th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Well the Clintons have succeeded in defining Obama as the black candidate and made sure whites would be uncomfortable voting for a black man....just like the old days. Is this the kind of person we want to be president.

Alba Bali   March 18th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Vote for Hillary 08". She is not going to give up because of attacks by anyone. She will win.

JANE   March 18th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

The person in charge of all of these polls must be a super power...he or she must work all the time!

prakash chand for HILLARY   March 18th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Its not about delagates and who wins caucases.

ITS ABOUT WHO CAN WIN BIG STATES AND THE GENERAL ELECTION.

THAT IS HILLARY CLINTON.

Ursula   March 18th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Guess what Obama, PA does matter. It matters a lot and you know it! It's a large blue state and it is speaking for Hillary. And so has Ohio, Florida, Texas and CALIFORNIA!!!

Go Hillary '08!

ForBetterAmerica   March 18th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

You did it again , Clints !! That is all your point ! Do the Damage possible !! All your apologies , drama !! It is all about you ?! You never care about the country !! It is your personal agenda...

Hillary 08   March 18th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Obama drop out now! as Hillary is the Clear choice!. Go chase the rest of your Ghosts!!!!!

Bukky, Baltimore   March 18th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Actually her Lead is getting smaller... She was up by 20 points two weeks ago. She's not gaining ground but loosing. Once again she needs a blow out but she isnt going to get it.

Barry   March 18th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

And this means what? Even if she wins Obama is still in the lead with delegates, popular votes, and states won. The only way she can win is for the super delegates to take it from Obama and give it to her. And that won't divide the party?

Diego   March 18th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

i am a hillary supporter.
i dont want obama or Mccain in the white house come 2009.
but i will say to all of you who are posting
"why is this news"
"you are bias toward (hillary/obama)"
get a grip.

there are plenty of stories that are good and bad for both canidates.

Wayne   March 18th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

PA is but one battle in this long and drawn out war. Obama has kept in close in states she won and blown her out in others. The end result is more states, more votes and more delegates.

OBAMA 08

LATINA VOTER,CALIF THE STATE WHO GOT IT RIGHT   March 18th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Come on America, we need to wake up>>
Do we want a LIAR as a president.
Lets go PA & NC>>

Go Hillary, we need someone who is going to be strong,
and we do need change and experience, so we will take the
DOLLAR BILLL

Hillary "08

Bill, Sacramento   March 18th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

CNN – My last post was truthful and to the point and within your Comment Poilcy so why AGAIN have you moderated it – is it wrong to advise the voters to watch Hillary the Move (available on U-Tube) or to mention that the Clintons are to give evidence about FRAUD later this month? I do not understand your bias on this issue and would delight in an explanation from you........ Well, do I get a comment?

Quinn   March 18th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Repeat after me.

HILLARY IS DONE!

Pennsylvania is nothing more than a beauty contest at this point.

Hillary is no longer running against Barack...she is running against SIMPLE MATH. She cannot catch up in pledged delegates...or overall delegates.

Her back room deal for the nomination will not go through. Even Florida has decided that she is not worth accomodatiing.

Victoria   March 18th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

After listening to Obama's speech, I'm still routing for Hillary. She still is the more EXPERIENCED candidate. Obama had no choice but to
speak on the racial issue regarding Reverend Wright's outlandish comments! In my opinion, Hillary is still the better candidate for being
"Commander in Chief"!

barbara ginsburg   March 18th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Go Hillary....we love you in PA!!!!!!

linda   March 18th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

What church does Mc Cain and Clinton belong? Do they attend a particular church on a regular basis and do they have a favorite religious leader? Just curious!!

GO HILL!!!!!   March 18th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

YAY!!!!!!!!!
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!
This country needs a WOMAN'S TOUCH RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!

Celia Ann   March 18th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

There are 5 weeks to go before Pennsylvania. The gap is closing as we speak!!!

Mac   March 18th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

After hereing what Obama's pastor said, he lost my vote. I new this was to good to be true. If a pastor would say such things, what does the average black person think. White America wake up.

Mike in Houston   March 18th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Let's face it. Hillary Clinton is the best thing to happen to the Republican party since Howard Dean's scream.

jmw   March 18th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

She won't be leading for long after that speech Barack just gave. I can't express enough my admiration for the man. He just gave the best speech I have ever heard and there are tears in my eyes.

Xavier, Washington, DC   March 18th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Ummm. While it is true that Senator Clinton is up by 12 points, I think the bigger story is that her lead has dropped by 6 points and Obama really hasn't started campaigning in the state yet. He has over a month to close the gap. After today's speech, I suspect her lead will shrink even more.

Edward castro   March 18th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

I like Hillary than Obama period.

Toeknee   March 18th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Hillary number 1 now that Obama has shot himself in the foot. I hope you do not ask him to be your Vice President now.

Goooo Hillary 2008 !!!

Slick   March 18th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Is a pstor any worse than a husband? Her husband lied in court and had cheated the American public by doing so. Yet he gets condemned for what a church leader says???

Clintons are sleeze-both of them, Have YOU forgotten?

JP   March 18th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

Vote for Hillary and we LOVE America!!

God Bless America!!

William   March 18th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Is obama dumb? He knew this stuff about his preacher was out there and he is still a member of this church. Talk about naive. How the hell did he expect to win a general election.

korn   March 18th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

CNN NEED TO LOOK AT PPP

IT"S CLINTON 56

OBAMA 30

UNDECIDE 14

PPP IS ONE OF THE MOST ACCURATE POLL AS THEY DID IN TX AND OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NanaB   March 18th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Can someone explain to me WHY they are excited about Hillary(Other than simply not liking Obama)?
I've been trying to get behind her, but I just can't get it.....anyone?

Ben   March 18th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Hate to break it to you folks, but she's gonna have to win by WAY more than that to significantly cut into Obama's delegate lead. Obama has won states by far larger margins than that. He'll probably win by enough in NC to cancel out her gains after PA.

Susan, PA   March 18th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Double-digit lead, yes......but it's shrinking with each new poll!

Where are those tax returns, Hillary? Any other records you care to share? Oh, that's right, you're busy. What a crock.

Raum   March 18th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

This isn't just about Obama, Hillary, or McCain.

This was a very relevant speech and speaks of America at its very core. It doesn't matter who you support to appreciate this speech.

This isn't just about Wright or Ferraro, its about race in America.

God Bless America! We truly have the opprotunity to make it better.

charlie in Philly   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

She won't get my vote. We need a leader and not a follower.

Mike in Houston   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Unless Hillary's margin of victory over Obama is greater than 32% it won't matter; as the delegate lead that Obama already has will be sufficient to win the nomination.

That said, Hillary should thank Rev. Wright's racism and bigotry for galvanizing her campaign.

However, her growing support says something about her supporters as well.

Vic   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Based on Obama's campaign of the last two weeks, and his speech this morning concerning his continuing relationship with his divisive pastor, Hillary's lead will continue to grow, not only in PA but in primaries to come.

Jay from San Diego   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

To Christain

Yes he will take the oath with a bible!!!

He is not muslim, that is a false claim, that he has stated. He actually used the Bible to be sworn in as a senator. The photo that is cirulating is when he was leaving the stage. That is why his back is to it.

Alllen   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Can't keep a Clinton down!
Go Hillary God Hillary.

Keep digging Obama!

LC   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Five weeks is a long time and I would not hold my breath on a Clinton landslide...more like a squeaker.

Paul   March 18th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I think it is funny that Hillary is allowed to used her Minority!

Craig, Seattle, WA   March 18th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

It took a while, but Obama is in process of being vetted out... FINALLY.

Nathan, Charlotte   March 18th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

It's really sad how ignorant people will try to bring down one of best political figures in past 50 years. I hope the American people will realize what an opportunity we have with Barack Obama as president. It doesn't happen often.

William   March 18th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

El Finito, Obama. I can't believe he mentioned Ferraro and compared her to that Rev. Wright! That's a new low, Obama. Stop blaming White America for all your problems. It's 2008 not 1968.

BRiley   March 18th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Boo Whoo Obama! If you didn't use the racecard before now you sure used it in your speech today! You are alienating anyone that is not African-American. Some war hero Rev. Wright! If you respect him you disrespect our country. God Bless America and anyone that can't see through all of your garbage talk!

Lynn, Ga.   March 18th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Where is the majority of Obama 's MONEY coming from? Wake up America, there is a connection between the wars we fight and this man's makeup. Trojan Horse all over!

BVS Maine   March 18th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

4 weeks is an eternity in politics, enough time for Obama to close the gap.

Dan Conner   March 18th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I was just reading the comments of Kim. There's a lot of hater there. I think Obama's speech is directed to her. We must all (blacks, white, Asian, Hispanics) work together to prosper as a nation. Kim perpetuates the hate and division that is causing a deterioration of our country.

Voter   March 18th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Go Hillary

I do not need a 2 face obama.......

Clinton Supporters   March 18th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Dear Clinton Supporters,

Please go away with all of your negative attacks. This is getting rediculous and downright mean. If you are going to continue your attacks at least state facts and don't spread falsehoods. It makes you look silly.

Tosha-Atlanta, GA   March 18th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Hillary please conceded. The party will be torn in half by April. Stop the racial divide now!!!!

ed   March 18th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

If you are really paying any attention, you will see that Senator Clinton's lead is shrinking–again!

JC   March 18th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

A "liar" Kim? I don't think anyone in the Presidential race can even approach the Clintons with regard to that label. They're in a league of their own.

jeff   March 18th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Obama rocks!!!
What a power speech!
I used to like clintons but now I shifted for obama and I'm crazy about it.

Obama 08

Rohit   March 18th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I guess only the states which Hillary wins are important...only the voters who vote for her are important...that is the Hillary spin. Give us a break. Win some delegates and win some popular vote (without cheating) then talk about winning general election. McCain will wipe the floor with Hillary.

Obama'08

Anee   March 18th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Obama is done.

Lesley - Vancouver   March 18th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I believe Hillary will come back because she continually hits the solutions to problems instead of the UNITY message that Obama keeps promoting. Unity is important but you can't keep garnering votes on a "feel good" speech. Sooner or later, substantive leadership has to be the issue for the more serious voter.

gene   March 18th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Pennslyvania voters are seeing that Obama is a loser. If he is so lucky to win the nomination, he will be soundly defeated in the fall. He would not win any southern or border states , plus Pennslvania, Ohio and Michigan. There are some other blue states that are also in danger. His speech today did not in any way distances himself or his family from the remarks of Pastor Wright

king from toronto   March 18th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

how many times have we seen this???when obama starts to campaign over there,he's gonna close the gap.it's oover for the clintons.it's bin over long time ago.all this negative stuff cant stop obama.

Debra   March 18th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Go Hill!!!

Topher   March 18th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

CNN Won't Post this comment because CNN only posts the comments of inever-changing, even with new evidence, Clinton supporters. CNN also fails to recognize that polling numbers are biased towards the elderly (people ancient enough to still use land lines)

bradley   March 18th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

The speech was amazing! Win or loose that was a fantastic speech! It put to rest any concerns I had about those tapes.

JC   March 18th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

No way she'll get the delegates needed though.

George   March 18th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

This media coverage is too focused on analyzing voting along racial and ethnic lines. It detracts from the real issues, and instead play to our latent prejudices. C'mon CNN let's elevate the national discourse to a more meaningful, less divisive level.

OBAMA MY LOVE   March 18th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

C N N is bias towards OBAMA.

Bismarck   March 18th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

The Obama story will not receive "understanding" from the "Rs!" He should drop out for the good of the party.

Historic Speech   March 18th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

B A R A C K O B A M A

Vidal of Memphis, TN   March 18th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

There are Whites that still don't recognize Blacks as equal... In my opinion and I don't care what anyone says, ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE EQUAL in my eye no one is SUPERIOR over the other. We didn't create ourselves nor one another so our SUPERIOR is our CREATOR!

GET IT?

PEACE/LOVE '08

Matt B   March 18th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Come on. These two need to be friends. Calling each other liars and so on will just help the Republicans. I for one will be extremely disenchanted with the system if Obama wins the popular vote, but is trumped by Hillary's super-selegates. That is NOT democracy. In fact it would be the ONE thing that would hand this country back to the faultering neo-cons. Don't do it Hillary!!!

Joe G   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

The Public Policy poll that came out 3/17/08 has Senator Clinton over Senator Obama by 26% in Pennsylvania.

If a blow-out like that happens, the dems will have to reconsider any Obama nomination.

Jay   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Kim,PA -– At least him has the decency and courage to admit it, what about the Hillary and McCain for the war. which has killed 4000 of our people.

Alex from IL   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Doesn't matter if she has 15% or even 25% leads, she needs to consistently get well over 66% of all pledged delegates left in every race from here on out to get more pledged delegates than him, and we all know that this isn't going to happen.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

It doesn't matter if she has a 90 point lead....

Her message and agenda is skewed–establishes a whole slew of government control of the health and welfare of American–not specified in the constitution and she strives to create the biggest nanny state in world history.

America is not ready to leap off of a cliff towards socialism–even if some polled citizens may make it appear so.

Steve   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Even with her name Hillary can't touch obama with a 10 ft pole.

Alice Rea   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Thank god..........

rrr   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

So what....she cant catch him period!

pat   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Here we go again another spirtual liar. Thank you CNN for giving him the time to tell us he lied. Those of us that wanted to believe in him have just gotten screwed. OH sorry thats just my WHITE ANGER.

kab   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Thank god I watched MSNBC..they did not cut anything

I heard CNN did

Jay from San Diego   March 18th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

what he said was he heard his pator say things that he didn't agree with...which I'm pretty sure your spouse has said things you didn't totally agree with

Vidal of Memphis, TN   March 18th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

How many of you have never told a lie?
The sad thing is... your lie doesn't matter in this situation.
No one is perfect... and RACE is an issue in this country and it needs to be addressed ASAP before the war began here in the good 'ole US of A!

Omar, Phoenix, AZ   March 18th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

It looks like the dirty race and smear politics are working well for her. Good job Hillary, for running a dirty campaign. You should be ashamed.

I hope Penn. can see past the Fox News/Clinton camp tactics of smearing this man that wants nothing more than to move us in a positive direction. If Clinton wins, I will feel the same way I did in November 00' and 04'.

Obama 08'

dee   March 18th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

KIM- Move on

It is ppl like you that we Americans will never move ahead

Open your big heart and try to read beyond that...

John   March 18th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Can anyone believe Obama's talk? He told American voters that he against NAFT, but told Canada government that that is only for his election politics. His public talk does not match his private talk and does not match his believe.

anna   March 18th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sally   March 18th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

When Obama wins the nomination it's really going hurt some of these pathetic Hillary supporters

Paulette, Cincinnati, Ohio   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I can only hope Pennsylvania sees beyound his lies. How sad Obama compared his white grandmother to Wright. He danced around Wrights sick sermons with a sermon. Go back to church and stay Obama. We don't need so call leaders like you. GO HILLARY '08

rj   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

This is not surprising that Clinton has a lead in Pennsylvania. The "Clintons" have "ties" in Pennsylvania. Same old, same old. Way to go Billy!!!

Obama will close in on the gap. Lots of time.

Mark, VA   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Yes, this is no surprise.I believe Clinton will win 56%+ of the vote.

anna   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I knew the man lied to the American people and still does. People, wake up and do the right thing. This man should not be trusted and you will see that more of the same will come out before November election.

former hillary supporter   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I am still waiting for Hillary to release her tax returns, and all of her

EARMARKS since becoming senator, but i guess that asking too

much from that corrupt 2. This is insane !! we are caught up with what

someone else said.. that knows obama ,who is next his babytsitter.

Obama 08 ..where the movement reign supreme.

Seattle Sue Seattle, Wa.   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I just watched Obama's speech and I think I could see a hint of a redneck in reverse.

Kareem from Hampton VA   March 18th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Oh yeah by the way...if the primary season is a "delegate race" doesnt that mean that Hillary lost Texas? Its funny how all of this came against Barack in the wake of the caucus results in Tx!! Hmmmmm!

elvira   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

America already has a liar in the White House, you don't need another one. Michelle and Obama a combination of two liars and racists. Vote
Hillary now!!!!!!!!!

Dave   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Hmm.. did he hear the particular one being circulated on the you-tube and media. he sais No, but for others, he said he did hear and some may come out

Frustrated   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Frustrating and disappointed in listening to the varied resonses to Mr. Oboma's speech this am...from CNN to Fox....first off Tony....can you get more excited....thought you were going to cry there for a minute...you get paid to report the news...keep the emotion out of it...Mr. Oboma was not going to speak about race until this story broke.....until his feet were held to the fire. As for Fox....they act like the talk said nothing....like it was just another day at the pulpit....trying to downplay the importance of the words that were spoke today. That is where I am really hung up....was it just words??? as has been said all along....Mr. Oboma is a great speaker....doesn't necessarily translate into a great leader.

John   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Clinton: don't slow down, you need more and more. Keep up the hardwork.

Obama steal his book title from his pastor and steal speach from everywhere he can. Does he has anything original?

jeremy   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

guess what people Hillary can't overcome obama on delegates. so don't get exited about her leading in PA. she should do the right thing and drop out before she divides the party any more.

It is time!!!   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Obama is closing the gap in PA. Way to go Obama. The media, the Clintons and the Republicans can not stop the majority of the people. We have spoken.

MD   March 18th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Oprah left the chruch, why couldn't he?

Looking in the Mirror...   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

A bunch of hypocrits....

All of you wondering why Reverend Wright made the statements he made…take a look at how Reverend Wright/Barack Obama is being focused on….while McCain/Rod Parsley and McCain/John Hague is slipping so peacefully under the radar….these are the tribulations of being a Black man with freedom of speech vs. a White man with freedom of speech…

These are things that need to change, but no one wants to look at that…so for all you pointing the finger, take a long hard look in the mirror and see who has the real problem!!

Jed in Texas   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

When will people learn they cant believe the polls?

Gideon   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hillary may take PA, but she's already lost the nomination. Did all her supporters and advisors fail sixth grade math?

Nik   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Too bad she already lost 30 states. This is over. Hillary, stop trying to divide the party over your selfish, spoiled interests.

Kevin   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I feel sad for those who just watched Obama's speech, and all they can say are things like:

LIAR!@@@@@@@@@THE PULPIT!!!!!!!

This tells me that you only hear what you want to hear.

The words that Obama choses to use over and over again are some of the most inspirational and unifying words I've ever heard from a politician.

He's not perfect, he makes mistakes, he has an ego and yes, OMG, he's a politician. But he's not a liar, he's not try to steal an election, he's not trying to gain power just for power's sake. He's trying to make us better, he's trying to unify this country, he's trying to solve our serious problems. He's trying and for most of his detractors, you are simply trying to tear him down. Why?

CHERYL   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

OBAMA SAYS THAT HIS PASTOR WAS LIKE FAMILY TO HIM!

SO HE MUST BELIEVE ALL THE HATE FOR AMERICA!

JUST LIKE HIS WIFE MICHELLE!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

HomoSapien   March 18th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Kim/JP/others like you – you just hear what you WANT to hear, don't you?? Did you listen to the entire speech?? Do you understand English?? Is your vocabulary limited to words like "LIAR!!!"??

Do you have an education??

Stop talking for a change. Stop screaming.

Sit down. Listen. Maybe you will learn something.

Zeenethia   March 18th, 2008 11:57 am ET

For all of you non-understanding people who know NOTHING about the African-American race in this country, why are you all so shocked? Do you not think that blacks are still mad about slavery in this country? My mother, who is 60 is still telling us stories how she had to sit on the back of the bus! Its real people! And lets not talk about Hurricane Katrina!! FEMA called them REFUGEES!! Oh but we are wrong when we talk about the inequalities in this country. Who else is going to talk about it? You? Yeah Right. If you all did not know, blacks do not view America in the same light as whites do. And what gets me is, you all dont know why!!

Ree   March 18th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Like HRC has never lied about anything in her life. Let he who has not sin cast the first stone.

Response to Caucus States   March 18th, 2008 11:57 am ET

In reference to Brian from SC - I was in Texas during a caucus with 4 precincts represented - the Obama team walked out at the end of the night with 3 of the "voting packets" and the Democratic Party did a very, very poor job – in fact NO one showed up to run the caucus. So, at the end of the night about 10 delegates that should go to Hillary Clinton have probably been lost because of the cheating by the Obama people. I have signed an affidavit as a witness to those events that night.

Now you know why Obama wins caucus states.

Jeff, Huntington Beach, CA   March 18th, 2008 11:57 am ET

People are actually buying what she is selling? Hillary... just like Bush with different stripes. I guess many of the people in this country will swallow anything as long as it is displayed on the platter the right way.

How pathetic...

dAnnE   March 18th, 2008 11:57 am ET

wow, Kim and JP I just don't understand how someone could have just fully watched the speech and still put out such angry and borderline hateful messages. You can be a Hillary supporter and still be respectful of Obama and vice versa. I am deeply sicked right now when I was just so proud. You are the resentful people he was referring to and need to seek help.

yns   March 18th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Go Hillary Go!

lamarr   March 18th, 2008 11:56 am ET

SHE'S STILL GOING TO LOSE THE NOMINATION!!

HAHAHAHAHHAHAAA!!

Chicago   March 18th, 2008 11:55 am ET

MADAME PRESIDENT, WE SALUTE YOU!!!

WAY TO GO HILLARY!

Obama, your true colors and shameful connections to subversives are coming out.

Jay, CA   March 18th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Is CNN going to go after the fact that Obama just admitted lying about hearing Wright say inflammatory stuff when he claimed not to do so previously, or is CNN just going to ignore it and keep praising the guy?

ObamaJoy   March 18th, 2008 11:55 am ET

This is hilarious and ridiculous...we are here tearing apart the two democratic candidates and the Republicans are having a field day!

I guess McCain in '08... :-(

Chris   March 18th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Shame on CNN for their headline of Obama's speech. A profoundly moving speech like that and you zero in on "Constitution stained by slavery"? Did you morons not actually watch the speech?

Idiots.

Democratic Soldier   March 18th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama is the GREATEST candidate in this race!

YES WE CAN!!!!

Will SF CA   March 18th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obie is a LIAR! he needs to pick a story and stick with it. The American people are not 5 year olds.

lk   March 18th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Slowly but surely the true colors are coming through. Thank goodness there are still enough primaries left for people to vote for Hillary now!! Obama you just dug yourself a mighty deep hole!

Confused in Midwest   March 18th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Hillary did not win Texas after the caucus. FYI the PA election is how far off? Are we really going to think that these polls are going to mean a thing by the time they vote? Obama's speech was smart, eloquent and well done, there is nothing you can attack in it. He handled the situation well.

SPQR753   March 18th, 2008 11:54 am ET

OPEN LETTER TO SEN. OBAMA:

As long as you feel that pastor Wright ""has been like family to me"" you are UNFIT to reside at the WHITE HOUSE.

HAVE A NICE TRIP BACK TO CHICAGO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

troy   March 18th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Who cares. She has every politician on her favor list backing her. She'll still lose, and she's still a loser, just as all of her followers.

P Graber   March 18th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary also sees the unbalanced situations with the minorities vs. whites in this country; however, she can help to get them under control and she won't have "anger" involved.

Take it away Hillary. You are the best.

former hillary supporter   March 18th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I can see that white people are still leaving in 18 century.

Obama 08

Michael "C" in Lorton, Virginia   March 18th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Even if she wins Pennsylvania, her net gain in delegates will not be significant to close the gap that already exists. Her last stand and act of desperation......

Pedro   March 18th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Why did the link from the main page claim that Clinton "widens lead" in key state? There is nothing in this story to support that headline.

Rob   March 18th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Woo! Clinton win Pennsylvania! Become the next president! Show Obama who should win and who is going to win!

@americans   March 18th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Billary can lead 100% in PA, but the reality is she is still going to be behind in Obama in the delegate count. Go figure!

Edgar   March 18th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Brian from Fort Mil, SC – listen to the news Obama is going to lose some votes and numbers his popularity is starting to slide!

Learn who you candidate is before you jump on his wagon.

Long live HRC & America!!!

Diana   March 18th, 2008 11:52 am ET

And seriously....who cares what his pastor said. If he shut him up then people would be complaining about lack of free speech. Just shut up about it, he's not a ventriloquist and the pastor is not his dummy.

Tom, MO   March 18th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary's superdelegate count has barely budged since Super Tuesday.

Obama's has soared.

spd   March 18th, 2008 11:52 am ET

HRC is the only one who can bring this country together through action NOT words.

Jay in Seattle   March 18th, 2008 11:52 am ET

America is FINALLY waking up!!

CLINTON-GENERAL WESLEY CLARK 08!

EXPERIENCE-CHANGE-STRENGTH!

Audrey Fryer   March 18th, 2008 11:51 am ET

SO WHAT – HASN'T SHE HAD DOUBLE DIGIT LEADS IN ALL THE STATES. Has a lot to do with name recognition.

Pete   March 18th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Why CNN ???????????????????????????? Thanks for killing HOPE for thousands of our YOUNG Generation. Thank YOU!!

Suzi   March 18th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Come on, you are who you hang with. That is why we as parents try desperately to screen our childrens friends. Obama talks the talk and very well one might add, but he said exactly what he knew we wanted to hear.

CClaudia   March 18th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Go Hillary.

Edgar   March 18th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Pittsburg bob – you still want to be an Obama supporter, have you not been listing to the news – Rev Wright, and Rezki, "it was only $60k that Obama received in campaing contributions to now $250k and who knows how much more.

HRC is the way to go!

Diana   March 18th, 2008 11:50 am ET

NO! PA for Obama.

Juan   March 18th, 2008 11:50 am ET

He has jumped the shark...

Okay?   March 18th, 2008 11:50 am ET

She's not running for the President of Pennsylvania.

Obama 08

checkthisout   March 18th, 2008 11:49 am ET

OBAMA will start to go DownHill from here.

Thanks to Jeremiah Wright revealing the Ultimate Race Card
that was carefully hidden in the Trinity United Church of Christ these past 20 years !!!!
THOSE WERE NOT JUST WORDS. !!!!

yoni   March 18th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary is evil. CNN please post my comment.

JohnS   March 18th, 2008 11:48 am ET

A Dejas Vu. 12 points?

OBAMA will overtake her. Just wait and see.
Remember he overtook Clinton and won TEXAS

The PEOPLE ARE LISTENING TO BARACK.

jp/michigan   March 18th, 2008 11:48 am ET

The problem with Obama happens to be that he is no longer , a man running for President that is black, but now he is a black man running for President. Therefor the votes are now white vs black , with occasion cross over by either race. Todays speech made that more clear. White American is not the root of all black Americans ills.

K   March 18th, 2008 11:47 am ET

noobama 08

California Voter   March 18th, 2008 11:47 am ET

GO Hillary! Win PA in April!

Kathy   March 18th, 2008 11:46 am ET

CNN:

Clinton has had a double digit lead from the start. She did NOT just widen it. Obama has brought a 20 point lead down to 16 points. You'll spin ANYTHING for Hillary!

One Speech   March 18th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Doesn't equal 20 years of hate. The telling remark of his speech was that he did hear the comments (huh? Didn't you say before that you didn't?) but that we've all heard "things we disagreed with" from our pastors. My pastor has NEVER spoken racist or hate filled words from the pulpit, or anywhere else for that matter.

zo greer   March 18th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Its amazing to me how the media can make something wrong with being a member of a church for 20 years. When are we gonna open our eyes and see the light of truth.

Veronica   March 18th, 2008 11:44 am ET

It's too bad that these smarter "Democrat Only" in the primary states are voting so late in the game and after Obama's racist pastor's comments became known. If Obama gets the nomination it's going to be a McCain sweep.

Kaseam, Florida   March 18th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Philly is the only important and most populous city in PA. Obama will win Philly easily, regardless of Governor Ed Rendell and his follower, Mayor Michael Nutter supporting Hillary.

joli   March 18th, 2008 11:41 am ET

a lot can happen in 4 weeks

CHERYL   March 18th, 2008 11:39 am ET

GO HILLARY YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

m   March 18th, 2008 11:39 am ET

how double is the digit. Will it wipe out Obama's lead who just started his campaing there recently as against Clinton who had been there for weeks now. Please use reasoning and sound jugment while reporting, please media people.

Grif   March 18th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Keep Smiling Girl.

2.0 Weblogs   March 18th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hot dang! I want the market to decide! Rarr

The Great One   March 18th, 2008 11:37 am ET

PA is her state to lose not his to win..i mean my god it seems every big party official in PA is for Clinton....honestly she should win that state by 20 points...and this is from an obama supporter.

Check Your Facts   March 18th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Obama's speech exemplifies candor and forthrightness. And echos the message he has stated from the beginning...hope and unity. Only then can we accomplish anything in this country. Something the Clinton campaign know nothing about.

Scott in Boston   March 18th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Hillary clearly has the momentum nationwide and in Pennsylvania. Most importantly, you can't win the election without winning neighboring Ohio. In Ohio, if it's McCain and Hillary – Hillary wins. If it's McCain and Obama – McCain wins. Obama is brilliant. He'll be back another time.

Matt   March 18th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Don't let American down Pennsylvania.

Obama 08

matt   March 18th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I still dont understand how anyone can vote for him after this pastor stuff

Henry - Florida   March 18th, 2008 11:35 am ET

It was only a time before voters see the real Obama. I wonder who wrote that speech for him. Blah Blah Blah. I don't think it's going to change anyones mind. it won't change mine

Rockymo   March 18th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I just don't get it. The Clinton campaign is being run by "Karl Rovian" Democrats and no one is willing to acknolwedge the hypocrisy of it all. Mc Cain is now a shoe in which means 4 more years of Bush. pity.

PW   March 18th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Just watched Obama's speech and it was well written, but I can no longer find anything he says credible. Too little, too late. Sorry.

Bob Hughes   March 18th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Your comment on the CNN " crawler today, Mar. 18th reads,

"the right to keep and bear arms."

The wording actually begins with 'The right of the PEOPLE, to keep and bear arms "

Peg   March 18th, 2008 11:33 am ET

What is Hillary hiding? We demand to know the truth!!

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   March 18th, 2008 11:33 am ET

THE GAP WILL CLOSE!!!!!!!!!!

vanchava   March 18th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Her lead is going down.... it was once 21

GO OBAMA

True Million   March 18th, 2008 11:33 am ET

What ha s hurt Obama is the the Media's dwelling on his pastor Jeremiah Wright- which i believe has some racial agenda. I however denounce and reject what Pastor Wright said.

Osama Akhtar   March 18th, 2008 11:31 am ET

18-point gap a month ago..12 points now...woah! in 5 weeks he'll have a 10 point lead then!

Excellent!!

Jonathan Quijano   March 18th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Pennsylvania, don't please don't settle for Hillary!

Reid   March 18th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Go Clinton. Keep defining Obama as the BLACK candidate and you can win Pennsylvania!! But then what? Keep the party torn apart while the wounds get deeper all the way to the convention? If John McCain wins in November then we get a 6-3 ultra conservative Supreme Court for the next 30 years!! BLIND AMBITION kills the democrats again!

SC Voter   March 18th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Smart Pennsylvanians recognise a STRONG LEADER – HILLARY!

It's sink or swim..... Swim with HILLARY

Florida for Hillary   March 18th, 2008 11:29 am ET

GO Hillary !!!! We now know the truth about your competitor. Show them what a true patriot you really are.

RightyTighty   March 18th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Evidently the race card still trumps a full house...

Alice in Fort Myers   March 18th, 2008 11:29 am ET

YEAH!!! HILLARY!!!!! KNOCK that Obanana FOOL OUT – he's down now already, thanks to his own stupidity

BL-NYC   March 18th, 2008 11:28 am ET

She is an amazing woman and the one person that can Govern our Nation the way it needs to be done.
There will be no hour long speeches, pointing the blame and diverting the guilt with Senator Clinton. Amazing to me that people buy into these speeches from Senator Obama... AMAZING that anyone would think that these words will save our country...

Bill, Sacramento   March 18th, 2008 11:28 am ET

CNN why do you always moderate the TRUTH? or are the Clontons above the truth (and the law)

Mike Brian   March 18th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Quote: "Not once in my conversations with him(Wright) have I heard him talk about any ethnic group in derogatory terms, or treat whites with whom he interacted with anything but courtesy and respect. "

I am speechless after hearing this. What a LIAR…

Alexandra   March 18th, 2008 11:27 am ET

so what, she always did.
Besides she has family roots there.
Obama '08

Darth Vadik, CA   March 18th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Ah, fear is a powerfull, but in the end destructive emotion.

Doing the correct thing is not always easy, but it is always hard.

I hope we can overcome.

tsr   March 18th, 2008 11:26 am ET

I am supporting Hillary as she is the most qualified to be president.

HILLARY 08 !!!

Rich from Ohio   March 18th, 2008 11:25 am ET

..and Hillary will exploit that very fact...

Rich from Ohio   March 18th, 2008 11:25 am ET

why?...because, unfortunately, Penn. is no different than Ohio....full of lower income, uneducated whites that are fearful of change and a black candidate...sad, but true....

Snowball--Denver   March 18th, 2008 11:22 am ET

woo-hoo Hillary. You the man. See you in the White House soon

La Petite Sorciere   March 18th, 2008 11:22 am ET

CNN, please stop campaigning for Clinton National News... We wont know until the day the votes are counted.. you still said that Billary won Texas, the facts show she did not................

so please stop rumors...and please choose the words of your headlines carefully you re always so positive for the most negative person in the world ...

Mary   March 18th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Wow, wow, wow. Are you listening to the speech that Senator Obama is making right now? I was a Hillary supporter until just this moment. I have tears streaming down my cheeks-I can't remember a speech of such raw honesty and principle. This man is a gift to us and we should wake up and accept his dream as our own. He speaks of an America I want to be a part of.

fred   March 18th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Go Hillary!!!

R   March 18th, 2008 11:20 am ET

she is expected to win just like he was expected to win mississippi

Concerned Voter   March 18th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Senator Obama is finished as a candidate in my view.

Eli   March 18th, 2008 11:19 am ET

AS SHE SHOULD. You would only have to look at Obamas friends and his Spiritual Advisor to know that you would be carzy to vote for him. He is still taking up for his so called PASTOR and he is only formally because he retired in Jan 08 so CNN tell the truth. Watch these so called sermons on YOUTUBE. Wheres OPRAH shes been missing for the last month from his campaign trail.

Mr. C.   March 18th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Well this is Good news for Obama because a couple of weeks ago, he was in the mid 30's... now he's surged up to 41. Don't worry his numbers will keep surging.

Politico Junkie   March 18th, 2008 11:18 am ET

So What? Abent a fall from the top, she can't win.

Jay MN   March 18th, 2008 11:18 am ET

A twelve, or even an eighteen point win in Pennsylvania isn't enough to make much of a dent in Obama's delegate lead. And any dent made will be undone in North Carolina.

Northwest Indiana is heavily African African and also suburban Chicago, so Obama could quite possibly get a win in Indiana too.

JP SW   March 18th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Speak for yourself, Obama. My country has given me my life. It's all about you and your race. Move over Republicans. If this bunch holds this country hostage. WE ALL WILL VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN.

i SUGGEST , OBAMA, THAT YOU GET OUT OF THIS COUNTRY AND GO WHERE EVER IT IS YOU BELONG.

NOBAMA NO WAY!   March 18th, 2008 11:17 am ET

HILL YEAH!!!

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!

Judy   March 18th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Way to go Hillary!

brian   March 18th, 2008 11:17 am ET

I live in Pennsylvania, this is embarrasing. Instead of the Liberty Bell
they must be ringing the dumb bell.

ratt   March 18th, 2008 11:17 am ET

The only thing a Clinton win proves is she can win among democrats. They make the arguement that she can carry the big states because she won the dem primary. Neither dem has a chance of carrying big states like Texas. It's republican territory. Again the clinton's are putting out flawed logic.

Bob   March 18th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Stop you bias wolf pennsylavania is not any more crucial battleground than the 31 states obama has won. You are trying to make people believe with the myth that Bigger states are better. Stop lying enough is enought.

simple thought ?   March 18th, 2008 11:16 am ET

she who laughs last, may get the last laugh ?

Michael   March 18th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Will some state with reason and logic PLEASE out Hillary out of this race?

Mischelle from Illinois   March 18th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Hillary – YOU ROCK!
This lead for Hillary will increase closer to the primary election. I predict a 20%+ lead for Hillary in the week up to the Penn Primary.

You go girl!

NEVEROBAMA   March 18th, 2008 11:16 am ET

YES!!!!!!!!

BYE BYE BARACK – HILLARY IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY

Jeri from Indiana   March 18th, 2008 11:15 am ET

GO HILLARY!!!

Kurtis   March 18th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Stop raping my mind with your polls.

Shun   March 18th, 2008 11:14 am ET

The results show a divid in the party.

Both are sure to lose in the Fall...

Karl Laker   March 18th, 2008 11:14 am ET

How is this news? Why would anyone vote for a seemingly dishonest, racist and anti-American candidate like Barack Obama? All he's ever really had was soaring rhetoric and now with all these negatives coming out...if we re-held all the Democratic primaries tomorrow Obama would be OUT.

John   March 18th, 2008 11:14 am ET

The question was asked: "Is Obama black enough?" I think a lot of people are finally getting their eyes opened on that one. If Hillary doesn't prevail as the nominee, the republicans are set to rip Obama to shredds and we'll end up with another bush lover in the white house.

Christain from South Carolina   March 18th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I would like to ask a question of Obama. If he is a Christian and he is ellected to be President of our Nation would he take the Oath of Office with the Bible?

carleen fowler   March 18th, 2008 11:13 am ET

If I had any doubt about my vote , the rant allowed prior to Obama's speech certainly closed the door on him. He obviously surrounds himself with people who do not care about Demo. unity, but just speaking in a harsh, unjust and narrow ways. I think the Democrates are heading for defeat with anger and division......we cannot come together if the supporters don't speak with the same voice of the leader and on CNN they certainly didn't...or did they?

jules inel   March 18th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Of course Hillary is better candidate and also have more experience than Mr Obama, by the way i really want to question his wife love for this country before her husband was a president candidate

Independent   March 18th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Smart Pennsylvanians obviously recognize a STRONG LEADER!

That's what we need in these times of economy falling apart, high gas prices, healthcare so $$$$$, mortgage crisis, war, etc. HILLARY has proven she has the ability to handle it all. She has outlined the best plans according to the newspapers today. Not so, Obama's plans.

yemiray   March 18th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I think the Clinton's strategy is now working effectively.
That is to introduce the race issue and separate whites from blacks just to win an election..
When will this country divisons ever embrace each other and overcome individual political ambitions??..so sad..

emmie   March 18th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I am not against a woman for President, I just don't think that Hillary Clinton is the right woman for the job. Thank you

Tod   March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

"OUR GIRL" !

HILL YEAH!

interesting   March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Keep it climbing.

Hillary 2008

Shane, NY   March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

PA doesn't matter in the big sheme of things. NC is going for Obama.

Jim Kansas   March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Clinton in 08

Wayne, Greenville TX   March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

There's still a lot of time before the PA primary – time for either candidate to screw up.

I'm betting that the next screw-up will come from the Clinton campaign......

maya   March 18th, 2008 11:08 am ET

And because of Obama's lack of judgment, this lead will only widen and make Hillary the better choice for 2008! Please everyone- we need to get behind Hillary the more viable candidate asap so the Dems can move forward against McCain.

La Petite Sorciere   March 18th, 2008 11:07 am ET

her fear and smear tactics, and the racist tactis work every time, this is how Bush has this country where we are now. Hope PA wakes up, she is but the worst this country could hope for. Shame on you Hillary

Elect Billary elect Bush

NO more Clintons..

Adam FL   March 18th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Lets go Hillary!! Win big out there in PA

George   March 18th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Go Hillary, you are the right and ready candidate for out party and this great nation. We are ready for you to put experience and proven interllect to work for all Americans. Hillary 08.

JP SW   March 18th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Gee, we should be voting to put the REVEREND Wright in the White House. You can not represent of bring together all the people of this country.

How did we come to this. SHAME

Jack   March 18th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Polls taken 5 weeks before are POINTLESS to discuss now.

Whites in PA will vote for Hillary and blacks in PA will overwhelmingly vote for Obama.... no shock there.

What we should be talking about is Obama's liability as a general election candidate in the three big swing states of Ohio, FL, and Pennsylvania

tim   March 18th, 2008 11:05 am ET

this is a biggest race at all time, why 90% of african support Obama, if he is that good then we all have to vote for him now.

now white people can speak up and vote...

Tim

Donna   March 18th, 2008 11:04 am ET

I'm not sure how stupid the candiates think the American public is, but I am very well aware that Obama is black and Clinton is female. Now, can we discuss their standing on the issues such as economics of this country, energy, the Irac war, healthcare and border security?
As for these two on the same ticket.........do we really want the campaign bickering to last for the next 4 years when they should be taking care of the buisness of running this country?????

Kim, PA   March 18th, 2008 11:03 am ET

obama is a liar. he just noted he DID hear the pastor say foul things over the years. In the CNN interviews he said he never did.

LIAR!@@@@@@@@@THE PULPIT!!!!!!!

JP SW   March 18th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Now he admits he knew all along about Wright's views. Obama you are a menace to this country and a liar.

Keep talking, Obama. Oh, yes, you do have our attention!

jfs Memhis, Tn   March 18th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Not after today...........and certainly not if Sen. Clinton's taxes and White House papers are released. She needs to get busy now that she's in the lead. She should have plenty of time to pull together the info that all the other candidates have made available. Probably wouldn't hurt to see who the big contributors were on the Clinton Library while we are at it. You'd think that they would see that the DNC doesn't want the Clinton's.....to high maintenance. GET BUSY HILLARY..now that you and your supporters have almost ruined one of the biggest political figures since JFK.....how selfish girl.

Millicent   March 18th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Please explain to me why CNN just cut Senator Obama off when he was speaking about his parents. This is the problem with CNN and the media. That was very disrespectful. You only present information that you want viewers and listeners to hear. Who are you to decide what we should and should not hear???!!!

B   March 18th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Excellent. I bet she'll widen the lead even more after Obama's speech on "Race in Politics" digs his own grave a little deeper.

Hillary '08

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   March 18th, 2008 11:01 am ET

If Obama can just close the gap, then he can get away with losing Pennsylvania. My guess is that he will do just that. He needs to get within 10 points of Hillary.

Hillary won Ohio, Texas and Rhode Island, and only gained about 7 delegates. And then she lost more than that in superdelegates. In the meantime, Obama only won Vermont, and gained the same 7 delegates.

Sucks, doesn't it, Hillary?

Former Obama supporter   March 18th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Way to go Hillary!!!!!!!

Anya   March 18th, 2008 11:00 am ET

there is another poll on PA just published by PPD . Clinton leads by 26%

pittsburgh bob   March 18th, 2008 10:58 am ET

come on pa! can we please not screw this up like they did in Ohio!!

obama in PA 08'

Adam   March 18th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Pennsylvania is ALL HILLARY!!

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