CNN

If your candidate of choice doesn't become the nominee, why don't you just write them in instead of voting for McCain? It doesn't make sense to compromise your beliefs like that, it's not a wasted vote in my opinion.

Adam...Obama does not back these Hecklers your talking about. He tells us to choose our words carefully and to act with kindness in posting or out in the public eye.

Sean...Tell me how a man, who is not only black but also white be racist? He has the best of both worlds and can and will unite the people of the United States of America. We all need this... put hatred and racism aside..HES NOT THAT WAY!
Adam...Are you saying Hillary isnt a liar!?! geeze...i have watched her speak out the side of her mouth for way too long, side step issues that she herself voted for in the senate, withhold information from her supporters. Shes never going to be president.
Obama 2008!!

To Jeramia:

These numbers you listed aren't poll numbers...maybe you should go back and read where it says "Numbers in this paragraph are from a prediction market, not a poll." so in essence, those really have no place here. Thanks

Bearing the brunt of DNC decisions, but citizens bear the consequences. Don't think this wasn't noticed and considered on General Elections.

Let's review.... in the polls both were beating McCain. Obama by a couple more pts than McCain. Now.... not so much, especially Obama. The firm number of Obama supporters who won't vote for Clinton 10%. The firm number of Clinton supporters who won't vote for Obama 25% and it is rising.

If is isn't Clinton, McCain '08.

Why don't Democrats use the Republican solution: strip Florida of HALF their delegates. That way they will be represented, but they will still be penalized for breaking party rules.

Lean, simple, no re-vote necessary.

Michigan clearly needs to vote again as the only names on the first Ballot were that of Clinton and Kuscinic.

I would like someone to look into Machelle Obama's college thesis.

thank you jack

The important thing for me is not what Obama's pastor has said, is that Obama did not know it until recently. I do not believes it!!! I do not trust Obama anymore.

Actually if you check rasmussen, 56% of Americans are now less likely to vote for Obama after the Pastor Disaster. Why don't you Obama fans point that out???

Oh I know why..."b-b-b-b-but Hillary voted for the war."

For the last time: NO she didn't.

The dems have shot themselves in the foot again.

Just further proof that you should never put Barney Fife incharge of Mayberry..

looks like a pretty good indication that the dems will win in the Gen election . People don't trust the Juan McCain Double Talk Express.....Republicans should have supported Huckabee...he wasn't a " rino " he was the real deal .

too bad REPs. YOOOO LOOOOZ

We are with you Barack. Stand tough.

I am so tired of this. Stop acting like Hillary is so honest and straight forward. Does she not have plenty of scandal and enuendo in her political bag.

Why are Obama supporters delusional but you all are soilder's of the soviets doomed to go down with the ship no matter the cost or effect.
You can not claim Hilliary is the only Dem. that can win the WH. I just support Obama and think he will be a great leader.

Leaders don't make all decisions and strong arm the show, but take into consideration the views, oppinions, and talents of their sides. Grow up ppl. Go for your candidate but stop bashing the other side!!

Obama is making a mockery out of the United States and the American people. People are following this guy like blind mice, while he laughs in our faces with his anti-American, anti-white sentiments.

Polls shmolls! Only Obama can beat McCain. Hillary adores McCain.

I cant believe sheeple still believe the polls.

You Vote for McCain you get 4 more years of Bush. I want change OBAMA "08"

Y'know

Well, that's one poll. In another poll out today (USAToday/Gallop) in a hypothetical head to head, Obama leads McCain by only two percentage points (49% vs. 47%) while Clinton leads him by five percent (51% vs. 46%). If the Democrats were to choose the stronger contender, it would Hillary wouldn't it?

As a Republican, I used to think it was better for McCain to go up against Clinton, because he had a better chance of winning. Now I'm thinking Obama might be just as easy to beat. So either way, I'm cool. Go ahead, dems - vote whichever way you want. Your two "dream candidates" are looking less and less dreamy. Clinton will put us all in the poor house with her universal health care and tax and spend economics, on an already burdened economy, and Obama is a muslim in Christian clothing with all kinds of skeletons waiting to fall out of the closet.

You guy's are disgusting! Why do we (blacks) validate everything from getting jobs to living in certain neighborhoods, to other ppl in our race. Hilliary didn't have to explain Ferraro statements, just reject them.

This country was built on the backs of black ppl. Wars were fought by black ppl that couldn't eat or drink in restrurants. We died for this country and then had to fight and die in this country to be treated equal and we still have to fight today. When have you had to do the same?

There is no mention of the negative affect a Clinton nomination could have on down-ballot races across the country because of her dangerously high negative ratings.

Clinton has often referred to red states as irrelevant, but the Democrats have no chance of holding onto Congress without some victories in the red states.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

she who laughs last, may have the last laugh ?

We need an independent in the white house, vote McCain

THIS IS CNN'S poll!

if you check out rasmussen's poll Barack wins in every category over Hilary. AND the polls were taken AFTER the Wright situation as "slept in church" calls it...

To Oh Maggie – Same goes for most Hillary supporters, we will never vote for Obama. I know your under his spell so let me break it down for you. Obama is the liar!!!!! He will NEVER will the general Election!!!!WAKE UP!!!

History, and common sense, dictates that we will have another republican president.

So CNN is saying it takes two democrats/idiots to beat McCain. Vote McCain for a true American.

Personally, I am not opposed to voting for Obama at some point in the future, but I can not vote for him now. This country is in serious trouble and I don't yet feel I can trust him to navigate the tricky waters of the next four years. Obama's recent difficulties dramatically underscore the fact that we simply don't know that much about him.

Why is it that lies, even under oath, are politically acceptable while the truth, from the first female candidate for VP is unacceptable? Is the World upside down?

Have you ever noticed that at Hillary rallies there is always someone who supports Obama there being a Heckler? Also like this past weekend, When Hillary was in a Parade, Obama supporters were chanting mean things. These are the kind of people supporting Obama. They are not bringing us together, they are dividing our party. This scares me.

Obama has consistantly run on the premise that he shows better JUDGEMENT.. How many times have we heard Hillary voted for the war and I was against it.. Hope and judgement is all we hear out of him. Well, now after 20yrs of bad judgement I guess all we have is HOPE !

Obama people, get a grip, now that the polls show Hillary over your candidate, the most feasible reason for this is the media you say? Hmm, the polls were a result of VOTER responses, wake up and stop making pathetic excuses.

Hillary will be President.

Thank you, but I will choose to support the Candidate (and spouse) whom have ALWAYS been proud to be an American!

Hillary is the only man for the job. Go Hillary!

Newsweek and USA/Gallop polls Mar 18 show Clinton beating McCain from to +5%

Ok CNN lets stop editorializing again – they did NOT TIE – SHE WON that poll. Look at the numbers. If it was the other way around – you would be shouting from the rooftops Obama has won.
Are you journalists or not. Report the facts. By anyones standards HILLARY WON that poll. Your headline is not factual and is very misleading. GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT – you are a new organization you know.

I am a democrat who will vote for John McCain if Obama is running in Nov. I cannot vote for someone who does not have experience and who's wife was not proud to be American until now.

Also, he was a member of that Church for twenty years and now is trying to separate himself from it.

I want someone in office who gets elected because he/she knows what they are doing from day one and not because of his/her color or gender.

Hillary's high unfavorable numbers will be her ultimate demise.

Decision has been made.
President has to be Hillary Clinton. If it is not 'Hillary Clinton', then 'John Mccain". Never Obama.
-Registered Democrat

WHEN WAS THIS POLL TAKEN? OBVIOUSLY BEFORE THE NATION HEARD ABOUT THE WONDERFUL REVEREND DR. WRIGHT!!!

Citizens in Florida or Michigan voting for the Democratic party should ask themself why their states are parts of the Union. Their votes seems to be of no significance on such an important matter as the nomination of presidential candidate.

If Hillary is the nominee, I will not vote or vote independent. People come on. If she wins the nominee, whe will not beat McCain. Republicans will not let the Clintons back in office. Use your heads in your brain (instead) making offensive cases about Barack. I am an African American Women. I am very Successful, College Educated and very good backing. What people have to understand is that a white persons experience in America is completely different than a Black persons experience in America. POINT BLANK PERIOD!!!

What will you do when Obama is the nominee???

Texas Christian University is honoring Rev. Wright with an award on March 29. How can that be if he is such a bad person?

If McCain wins, we will get/keep another four years of recession And dont expect Oil to drop if he becomes nominee. Look for $5.50 for a gallon of gas. Concerned Citizen.

Obama is stil in this race? After the NAFTA double-dealing with Canada, 50k in insider trading with bird flu pharma companies, pastor wright issue, continual lies caught in debates, caught taking lots of corporate money when he said he didnt, earmarking money to general dynamics for Iraq weaponry when he said he was against the war, and he is still here?

What does it take before people realize this guy is a scam as much as his best friend Rezko?

Dear Maggie,

Get real; most of Obama's supporters hate Hillary. We will never vote for her, and she will lose in the general.

I know this is way over your head, so I'll be succinct–Hillary is a liar.

Look at the comments CNN is allowing to be posted....Borderline racism and hatred. They X'ed my positive comment but they are driving this whole bus right into the ditch. Who do they have moderating this particular board David Duke?

They really don't take into account how many people hate Hillary so much. If she ever became the nomimee that would truly turn off so many people that the Dems willnot have chance. I know as an independent, I would never vote for her.

GO HILLARY...YOU ARE THE woMAN!!!

If your could get past these white male voters that are voting for Obama because they have the same male parts!!!

Why are people being allowed to flood comment boxes about polls with comments on Obama's ex-pastor? CNN needs to do a better mod job.

I feel that this is not a very representative poll because once we have a Democratic nominee that number will change drastically.

And the same poll shows Obama up 49% to 42% among Democrats and Democratic leaning Independents.

Where is Al Sharpton?

When Don Imus made his remarks about the Rutgers basketball players, Al Sharpton was there, demanding Imus be fired.

When Kelly Tilghman from the Golf Channel made her lynching Tiger Woods comment, Al Sharpeton was there, demanding Tilghman be fired.

When Obama's pastor makes his racial comments, against white people, Al Sharpton is nowhere to be found????

Amazing. Of course, this could all change once the dems get their act together. But the possibility of a third term of Bush (AKA McCain)? After everything? After 8 years of failure after failure?

Wow. Here's 4 more years of death, destruction, a declining economy, and wasted resources. Yayyy!

I will be disappointed if Obama does not win. But life goes on–hey only the strong survive. We've put up with Bush for seven years, and we can put up with McBush for eight more.

At least we can make sure that Hillary doesn't put one toe back into the White House. I hear they had to fumigate the place the last day the Clintons left.

"Words...just words" Words matter is the the core of Obama's campaign.

But the words from his Pastor, mentor and idol are "just words" and now they don't matter?

Central to the idea of his candidacy is the idea that a speech can change the world.

Senator Obama cannot dismiss Revered Wright's words as rhetoric.

ANOTHER SPEECH !! STOP TALKING. YOUR ACTIONS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF !

It's amazing how many are screeming and ranting about Rev. Wright's sermon but doesn't seem to have any problem with Ferraro's comments. The double standard is obvious. Racism has certainly evolved.

We do not want any speech on Race from Obama. Well written by Harvard profesors and his corrupt friends. We want Obama to answer the question "Why was he a member of the church for 20 years?, Why did he not leave the church when he knew the pastor went to Libya with the NOI leader? , Why did he not have this speech before he even decided to run for the election?"

NOBAMA

Just correcting a typo.

But if she steals the Democratic election, I won't have to worry, because the GOP will win the general.

Hillary is as inspirational as a turnip.

Despite Obama winning the so called Kansas caucus's, three out of every five Democrates I know will cast their votes for McCain rather than Obama if he gets the nomination. Can the nation stand 4 more years of Republican fools. Given the choice, I think we will take the chance.

Wow. Great stats.

Its the middle of MARCH. You know those IDIOT numbers will hold thru November right?

None of this has taken into account Obama is now unelectable.

Nobody can win the white house with the history he has at this racist church. Its impossible. Middle america rejects it .

A guy with no money, very few press coverage can tie up with these democrats. Imagine what will happen after he starts spending money. Four more years of republicans. Experience matters. Democrats should understand that. We just created another Ned Lamont at the national level.

I really don't like everything that Hillary stands for–lies and deceit to win the election, pandering to get votes, stretching the truth at best about her experience. No, she is not an honorable person. The thought of listening to her for the next four years is excrutiating. But if she stills the Democratic election, I won't have to worry, because the GOP will win the general.

Hillary is as inspirational as a turnip.

wake up America – step over your differnce come together before it is too late.
God pless America

.No doubt this poll was taken before we all heard Obama’s pastor and mentor of 20 years at the pulpit.

Obama is no longer a viable candidate and I'm sure he will be forced to resign his candidacy before the week is out.

I will cast my vote and feel good about it for either Hillary or McCain, they are both Americans who are proud of our country and have worked for years to make it a better place for all of us.

You can't say the same thing about the Jr. Senator with no record of good works, just a record of crooks, Racist, and anti-American friends.

Maybe if CNN and other networks were not so one sided on reporting their own views and news supporting Obama the poll would reflect Clinton being ahead by now as should be the case.

This is starting to remind me of "Evita: "Oh what a circus, oh what a show, when they're bringing your curtain down, demand to be buried like Eva Peron..." The former guv of NY could take the role of Che.

It's time for Senator Clinton to be the professional she claims to be, and get out of the race; before the Democrats tear themselves to pieces before the general election.

Democrats get a clue. If Republicans are voting for Hillary, why would Dems help her win. She is behind in the race for a reason. If she steals the election, we will have four to eight years of Bush policies.

The only people who have been happy over the last eight years have been Bush and his friends.

Obama 08

So Jeramia, are you Nostradamus or somwthing? Facts? These numbers aren't facts. This is the problem with you Clinton Haters, your perception is so very skewed, very one sided. Put your calculator down and let the voters decide. All this talk about numbers and personal attacks, is this a democracy or is this some kind of FREE-4-ALL that everyone throws their own personal views in all the time?!

Unreal isn't it? Now the Democrats can tell a whole STATE that they don't count!

Obama, 08'

Honestly though, it's a huge revelation. This is the guy Obama let advise him for 20 years?! Haven't we learned from Bush that bad advisors lead to awful and permanent damage to everyone concerned?? That guy is racist, that guy hates America, and that guy has Obama's unwaivering trust and confidence! Obama says he wasn't at this speech or that speech, but it's not like the guy changed his core values or his central message for those days of Obama's absence. After 20 years and a close personal friendship, you know where a guy stands and apparently you stand there too.

If he were white and attended a racist, bigoted, anti-American church for 20 years he would not be given a chance to explain, only withdraw!

He attended that church for 20 years and he says he doesn’t have a clue what Mr. Wright is talking about.

Obama is a liar. I don't trust him anymore! I want my vote back!!!!!

I wondering what Mr. Obama says when a photo of Che Guevara was found at his campaing office in texas. He never talk about that and we all know Che Guevara was a communist guy.

I never voted for Bill Clinton, and I always thought he and Hillary were different, which was misguided thinking. Three months ago, I could have voted for Hillary. Then there was SC, and her dishonesty. Now that I know she and Bill are one in the same, I could never vote for her.

Barack's pastor will not be connected to Barack in anyway, and he certainly won't be living in the White House. Bill and Hillary are connected at the hip. There will be more WH scandals, theft, and lies.

No to the Clintons, and yes to America.

Barack 08

Generation Obama makes this comments on line, they also attend all his rallies. They are young activist, who sole purpose is to get Obama elected. Either Clinton or Obama can beat McCain in November. Now what American voters have to do , is look at their solutions on the issues, experiences, strengths and weakness to see how would be a better President. If all states delegates are not seated in August, at the DNC convention, McCain will surely be President.

CNN... if Obama had the slight edge it would have be your head line.

People don't fall for this. Black PAstors do not tell their congregation tha Whites arew bad....

Say NOBAMA.....
NOBAMA..

hey sean take off your hood so that all may see what an idiot looks like.not everyone is as perfect as you

Did I miss something? Did we withdraw all our troops from Iraq overnight? Because if we didn't, then there is NO WAY that McCain can win in November. The unjust occupation of Iraq is too important to citizens of this country, and they want a President who will begin to find a way to pull U.S. troops out, not send more in.

Obama/Paul 2008!!!

We ought not be so poll driven. America and the world is seeking a leader who has shown good judgment and who has the ability to negotiate with others, Sen. Obama' campaign, this movement reminds us of what it means to be Americans; we are more alike than different, from each other. We have been lulled to sleep by divisive politics for far too long. We are a wonderfully unique nation with incredibly awesome people who stand up when called upon.

Rhetoric???? Please you've got to be kidding with me your article title.

Obama08!

What people are skipping over is the fact these two statements were taken from 2 different sermons over a period of 3 to 4 years BUT for some reason I keep seeing.......he preach this for 20 years which is not true.

This man's whole life has been reduced to 30 second clips as if this is all that he is about. Regardless of what Rev. Wright said, I'm not going to project that onto Obama.

Iraq, Katrina, the gas prices, the economy, the corporate thefts, the rising cost of housing, the slump in the housing market, the shipping of our jobs to India and China–Bush, and now McCain.

Enough, I want a better America. I'm voting for Barack.

I watched Obama try to answer a question about disability last night. Has this man ever answerd a question without stumbling.And maria thinks he is a stronger person than hill. or mc. Some one wake her up

Those who take polls and cast votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything. Already we learn that the votes cast in Florida will not be counted. Michigan is soon to follow. In the past two presidential elections the candidate getting the most votes did not win the election. How can we be sure that the same corruption in elections will not occur this year? After the stock market crashes, corrupt elections are the only way any Republican (and spineless Democrat) can hope to win.

As time goes by, Obama will continue to drop in the polls. He just cannot be trusted. At this point, it does not matter what he says. The damage has already been done.

when CNN took this poll before Obama's pastor news?
Does Obama has any idea of his own or like he borrows all the time in debate when he agrees w/ Clinton.
Democrat and specially this young voters should think before they cast their vote for Obama.
what is the track record of Obama?
what did he do good for black people?
wise up America, vote for right candidate who has laid out in detail what she is going to do if elected to highest office in the world.
Obama is no match to Putin, Hoo, Chavez or any other world leader.

If Senator Obama can spin and flip-flop his way out of his Pastor's perceived hateful dialogue (sermons?), I will vote for him at our State Convention.

Deleshia is 100% spot on...couldn't have said it better myself.

I will NOT vote for a ticket that has Obama's name on it, VP or otherwise, period. He is a closet racist trying to appease white America and black America for his own political gain. About the polls, like I said before, the polls are always a week behind the current pulse of the Nation. His numbers will go down even further next week.

I don;t understand why Obama should be held accountable for what he did not speak. It was Rev Wright who said those things not Obama. When the Lord comes He will judge everyone individually. He will not hold us accountable for what our friends or pastor did or said. I also have a pastor that i don't agree with all the time, but i keep going to the same church. You pick what you think is good and right according to what God wants of us.

Astounding job by the Democrats of fumbling the ball in the red zone. This election should have been a cakewalk, instead McCain looks better every day.

Delishia -
Racism IS alive and well - in the form of Pastor Jeremiah Wright.

I have seen MANY other polls that say Hillary would beat him.

CNN this is not going to fly. Hillary is still divisive, polarizing and not transparent. Because you through a crazy statement from a pastor out there, it is not going to make Hillary more electable in the general election. More people are going to vote against the Clintons than for them. Trust me.

Cheryl, Actually Republicans are not afraid of Hillary – they are voting for her – in droves! They are doing this for various reasons (of course, since those states who are left aren't voting for McCain) – but ultimately to take down her down. Interesting articles on "ship jumping" to read over. Have fun

Who said Rev. Wright was not part of Obama's political campaign ?Better do a little research. Obama will probably be in trouble for his minister campaigning in the pulpit.
Today's speech won't save him either.
Words....... Just words.

I am not going to let the media or anyone else tell me who is my candidate. I know between the three, Barack is the best for this country and the only opportunity that we have to have a better America.

Hillary will think about the people for two seconds, and then back to her selfish self, while McBush will be a one note president because all he knows is the military, period.

Obama 08

We get several more weeks now of McCain looking presidential, and Obama and Clinton looking petty.

McCain / Lieberman '08!

Obama should gracfully back out of president of all people today instead of triing to put a spin on his 20yr.relationship with his pastor friend.This partor is not going to disappear.America is not fools or followers.America is not color coded.Obamas lack of life experiance and poor judgement of coaches and financiers is a lesson learned.

Head on? You media types are all idiots for allowing this disaster of a candidate to skate this issue. He ought to be banished, not only from his presidential candidacy, but also from the senate. Extremism breeds extremism!

WHAT A CROCK JERAMIA!

YOU LIVE IN YOUR OWN WORLD!

ANYONE WITH A BRAIN KNOWS THAT OBAMA IS DONE!

DO YOU WANT A REPUBLICAN TO WIN IN NOVEMBER?

IF YOU KEEP DEFENDING THIS LIAR THAT IS WHAT YOU WILL GET!

VOTE SMART VOTE SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!

I think America needs something different from the status quo
Clinton:same of thesame
McCain :more of thesame
Obama :better than both put together

Why is Larry Elder or Al Sharpton chosen to speak on Black issues.

I am a retired 60 year old Black attorney who has, along with many, many other Blacks, never recognized either as worthy of speaking on our behalf.

Barack Obama, out of political imperative, had to distance himself from Pastor Wright. However, Pastor Wright's comments are on target.

America, while consistently forcing other countries to look into the mirror, has equally consistently refused to look at its own reflection. It is and always will be racially divided.

obama ,give it up, hillary will win all the next states.

The Democrats would do better for our country, and Obama would do better as our president. At least we will be able to break the Bush/Clinton stanglehold.

Obama 08

Before the campaigns began Hillary was the hands down winner ...

..then Obama took back the lead and the momentum.

Now Hillary is level with Obama so all of a sudden she's the winner?!? Ridiculous..

CNN seems to be hell bent on crucifying Obama for somebody else's sins..

I thought Americans are forward thinking compared to 3rd world countries...unfortunately they seem to be worse.

OBAMA is going to deliver a race speech, that what he does the best-prepared speech. Why not hold a press conferenc, he should answer questions withoout predesigned questions. There is no way he can erase the 20 years of relationship with that hateful rev. Is the american public that stupid, I believe that you do, that's why you have Bush. You are going to buy it again. Always that's not what I meant….., always that my policy is only designed for getting elected…..He is such a politican…..

OBAMA is going to delivver a race speech, that what hw does the best-prepared speech. Why not hold a press conferenc, he should answer questions withoout predesigned questions. There is no way he can erase the 20 years of relationship with that hateful rev. Is the american public that stupid, I believe that you do, that's why you have Bush. You are going to buy it again. Always that's not what I meant....., always that my policy is only designed for getting elected.....He is such a politican.....

Keep drinking the Left Wing Liberal Kool Aid America....................we'll make Guyana seem like a slumber party.

Chug a lug.............

Get rid of Obama and his preacher, simple as that, we do NOT need any more hatred in the world, there is enough to go around and do NOT tell me he was NOT going to that church before, and as for his speech, I believe my television will be turned off as he does not seem to be able to tell the truth or make up his mind about the whole issue.

wow... i guess the kitchen sink tactic worked. the people say they dont want dirty politics but when she gives it to them they swoon. The people get the government they deserve, and deserve the government they get.

Please get this fixed before the general election. We've had our drama for the year. Thank you, America. Love, Florida

For those keeping score on the presidential race, Rasmussen polling has John McCain's lead growing over both Obama and Clinton to six points.

Hillary is clearly the best choice for president. If Hillary wins the nomination, most of Obama's supporters will vote for her in the general election, thus she will be president. But if Obama wins the nomination, a whole lot of Hillary's supporters will vote for McCain. Thus, McCain will be president.

WISE UP DEMOCRATS – VOTE FOR HILLARY

Obama is under fire from what is being said by his former Pastor. Where is a law that you are held responsible for what someone else says. First you dont have control over anyones mouth. What ever comes out good or bad. You voice your opion agree or disagree. Why waist time on this issue. Next part of it true, look back 50 yrs and who has been running the country(Whites) no where is a black man ran the country or large banks its only been recently that blacks have progress. Let's not forget in 1965 black still were not respected and it caused this country a large back fall. If our country has forgotten that blacks were not allowed to go to schools and were beaten for trying to ride the public bus. America move on!

McCain holding his own with the ecomony issue? You have got to be kidding me? Too bad MSM didn't run the speech Sen. Clinton gave yesterday, she made her stance on issues really clear. If you can get a transcript, you should read it, or check and see if they replay it on CSPAN. Of course, all stations will tune in to see what Obama will be saying..... sorry, not buying it, haven't for a long time.

This is a headline that makes me sick to my stomach!...McCain in a tie w/Obama and Clinton!...Are any democrats out there paying attention?...You've got a bunch of republicans voting for Clinton in the primaries ONLY since she's the one McCain is most likely to beat...You've got the 2 democrats ripping each other apart personally so that neither of them are paying attention to the issues and the fact that McCain will soon be pulling ahead because these 2 are beginning to look very unattractive to the voters...The republicans are starting to win folks and everyone is letting them...Can we please get back to the issues and get McCain, who shouldn't even have made it to candidate, to the back of the line where he belongs.

Hey CNN, who's doing the poll, you? We know you guys have a Clinton bias. I won't trust you on this article.

To be honest with everyone I just looked up Rasmussen Reports and their saying that obama will win. Proof of that

To Win More Democratic Superdelegates

Hillary Clinton
31.7%

Barack Obama
73.0%

National

To Win 2008 Democratic Presidential Nomination

Hillary Clinton
27.9%

Barack Obama
72.5%

To Win 2008 Presidential Election

Democratic Party Candidate
60.6%

Republican Party Candidate
39.5%

now if this is proof enough then we have alot of blind people

Obama's done. Would you believe a 20 year drunk who all of a sudden made a speech saying that alcohol isn't all that bad and he won't drink anymore? One prepared speech doesn't change 20 years of actions.

And just six weeks ago both Democrats were outpolling him consistently. This primary has got to end.

It would be nice if Hillary would stop bashing the ability of Obama against McCain and think of how she compare with him. Also, Hillary could best serve this country if she play by the rules instead of re-inventing them.

Obama is losing ground.

Although I do not speak for ALL African Americans I will make this statement and hope it is not taken out of context. African Americans believe and understand a few facts. One, they were victimized for over 400 hundred years. Two, slavery and Jim Crow Laws gave an obvious advantage to White Americans that they still enjoy today. Three, being 13% of the population African-Americans also know that they are not the ultimate decision makers. Four, the Civil Rights movement is 50 years young. American foreign policy intimidates and forces American views on other cultures and beliefs this breeds discontent and is considered arrogant. At some point, Americans must take responsibility for their actions. This is where I personally believe Reverand Wright was coming from. He was preaching about personal responsibility. It is not Senator Obama’s role to defend the personal feelings of EVERY African American, especially not a man who grew up in an era when it was more difficult to be Black.

The difference between Geraldine Ferraro is that she is a political figure and considered part of Clinton’s campaign. In addition, the same statement was previously aimed at Jesse Jackson. This is not the case with Reverand Wright—He is not part of Obama’s campaign, he does not wish to be considered political. It is obvious that anything will be used to discredit and discount Senator Obama. His White supporters who decide NOT to support Obama will prove that racism still exists and they have been looking for that ONE thing to give them an excuse not to vote for such a gifted man. There were no speeches from Clinton after Geraldine Ferraro made her statement. Clinton merely said it was unfortunate. Do you really believe there are no double standards here? This country has the worst history when it comes to Black and White relations. Racism is alive and well, just more subtle.

These numbers will be changing fast.......Clinton, Clinton, Clinton.

More damage control for Obama ?

Obama is unelectable. He cannot win the general election. He has lost the Clinton democrats. They will not support him after finding out about his real connection to this church and the nature of its pastor.

One has to wonder where Obama would be in the polls if the press
hadn't given a free ride for such a long time and opened his closet
door sooner.
Oprah use to belong to the same church as Obama but she had
the good sense to leave. However, she is remaining mum on why
she left. Do you suppose she heard some of those sermons that
Obama says he never heard in 20 yrs.
I'm surprised she endorsed him knowing how close he was to his racist spiratual advisor and chosen so called " uncle". Also, was
she aware of his other relationships with shady characters?
Obama is the second person who has fooled her , remember
James Frey the author of " A Million LIttle Pieces".

Hello America Barack O plane landed safely on earth.

How do Obama and Clinton poll against Ron Paul?

But 74% of Democrats prefer Obama, and 75 % of Republicans prefer Hillary in the primary so they can beat her silly in the general. Rush Limpahs dream. Oh how they skewed the data for Texas, Ohio and Mississippi. Do your own DD, you will see that a large number of Republicans are voting for Hillary only to throw her and the Dems under the bus, and those that continue to vote for her loosing ticket is aiding them.
It's not that she can't beat McCain, She might be able to beat McCain, if he ran an independent ticket. But she cannot beat the Republican machine that has full intentions of slaughtering her. They do not know how to deal with Obama, even with the issue on his minister because it says more about them trying to divide the country then it does him.

THE REPUBLICANS ARE AFRAID OF SENATOR CLINTON!

THEY WANT THE NOMINEE TO BE OBAMA SO THAT THEY CAN BRING OUT ALL OF HIS CONTROVERSY AND GET RID OF HIM SO McCAIN CAN WIN!

SENATOR CLINTON HAS PROVEN THAT SHE IS A FIGHTER!
WHO HAS BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FROM THE BEGINNING!

I TRUST HER TO TAKE OVER AND START FIXING THE PROBLEMS OF OUR COUNTRY!

SENATOR CLINTON GETS MY VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually doesn't that show that obama has really dropped in the polls and that hillary is the strongest candidate?

The polls are great indicator of the situation as is, however in case of young voters the impact might be very positive. I stongly feel that 'Obama' has an upper hand because of his Character, and very positive attitude towatrd the political process. Clinton as we know them are very selfish and power hungry people and will do anything to gear the things their way. They can never get young voters, independents and few Republicans vote for Democratic party come November.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

I dont think this poll takes into account that if billary gets the nomination, the independents, blacks and young voters WILL NOT show up for hillary in the fall and McCain will win in a landslide. There is no way she can draw those folks, Obama will not draw the uneducated, blue collar bigoted white folks Hillary has been drawing but the predjudiced hillarybots are a minority (pun intended) in this issue. Thus Obama is more suited to challenge McCain than billary.

CNN, it seems that you're finally beginning to report something that is close to accurate. Keep it up.

You know it is a cold world out here, and you journalist at this time really think that you have hurt Barack Obama. I watch you everyday and switch channels constantly trying not to miss much. Actually, you all are not hurting him – you are helping him. There is a mighty GOD we serve and he is not going to allow YOU(MEDIA) to damage OBAMA as most people see you are trying to do. The people in the United States who possess intelligence know that YOU(MEDIA) are only hurting yourselves. After this is all over I KNOW NOW which network I am going to watch – and there is only ONE!

Please......... Obama is a phony with no record, and some of the most liberal ideas in the entire Congress. As for Hillary, you want the divise and crooked Clintons back in power?? McCain is the only candidate worth electing, which should be obvious to most americans. We need a strong leader, with some actual knowledge about foreign affairs and military. Not someone good at making speeches and criticizing with no substance.

Thaaaanks again, Hillary.

Congratulations Billary! You have managed to sink the Democrats' boat, you have been successful in reaching your life's goal: by lowering Obama's popularity and your own, and making sure McCain wins the general election. Are you happy now?

I can't beleive that the American people especially the White Majority can actually treat Sen. BO like this? This man is a flash and blood of a White American Women who went Nine Months caring this young Man and to come out now to characterise him as racist is totally Unfair and insulting to the poor mother. How many of us sit in our churchs but not always agreing with what the pastor is saying but find ourselves at home with that paricular church. Our leaders who say things but not particular supportive of what they are preaching? Our parents doing thing and saying things that we do not subscribe to? Are we going to leave our parentsm, ministers and leaders just because of that? No if that was the case how many homeless kid will be there and refugees will be there. As a christian I know for a fact that killing an innocent man, women or kid is a sin. But here we face a goverment that go killing the innocent people under the name democracy and under the name National securiry. How does a 6 year old Iraqi young boy have to do with US national security? I challenge all you conservative GOPs to look inside you and proclaim yourself as christian but while you vote killers into power that makes you akiller blood of innocent people in your hands

So today my fellow Americans, we are going to hear yet another speech written by a staff of gifted writers and read by the man that pays them...
Today will be a speech on bringing our Nation together, his anger with the racial divide and more race issues...
People... He brought this on himself, he waited until the water boiled to "denounce" his pastors remarks against the country he claims that he can Govern and unify. He remained a close friend and follower of his pastor throughout his hate against people with white skin...
Now, Senator Obama will give us a heart-felt speech, written by others to clear the air and direct the blame at either the Clintons or the Media and most of my fellow Americans will sit and watch and believe the writers words...
People... What we are in for, if we continue here is a four to eight year speech directing the blame of every mistake to someone or something else...
THINK PEOPLE and open your ears...

I feel the CNN, FOX, MSNBC, ABC are playing the Rating Game. Using insighting racial tension.

The media has place a message in the head of America that not a true reflectiion of Senator Obama nor his old minister. When you show one view of any object that will be the only side you see .

The media need to visit the Trinity Church of Christ in Chicago and focus on the good work the church has done as well.

Interview the old minister and ask him what was the message he was trying to get accross.

So much for Obama being the only electable candidate. If both are equal in ellectability, I am choosing a candidate based on the issues.

Hillary 08

As unfortunate as the comments made by Rev. Wright are, I questions how many of us have actually taken the time to discern the viewpoints of our Pastors on key issues (much less, be in attendance every week so as not to miss any comments). I believe we would be quite surprised. As a devout Christian, I have had Pastors that did not believe in Hell, varying stances on homosexuality, different viewpoints on alcohol, and different levels of involvement in social affairs and politics. I have sat in the pew and watched congregants walk out as they took offense to an anti-war sermon because they have a loved one in the military, yet the church has traditionally been against fighting of any kind. The point is: even Pastors are fallible and, even when they are correct their message may be one we are uncomfortable hearing.

Additionally, there are fundamental differences in the way Pastors preach. We have thoughtful, systematic preachers that spell everything out almost in outline form; there are free-flow styles that let the Spirit take them where it will; and there are charismatic preachers who are caught up in their own enthusiasm. Individually, we gravitate to those that connect with us on some level that brings us closer to God. This does not mean one is bad and the other is good, it just means that God loves us so much that He does what ever He has to in order to communicate with us.

Mr. Obama, like many of us, gleans the good from the people he encounters, allowing the less-than-good fall away like chaff. In my estimation, that is how you build bridges and create unity and a truly Christian trait.

Signed: A Conservative Republican Christian Boomer for Obama

South Carolina and New Hampshire also changed the dates of primaries. What is the difference? Can anybody explain please? Why enfranchise Florida which is one of the largest states in the US? If the Democratic leadership intent on nominating Obama there should have been neither primaries nor caucuses. Have the Democratic leadership an unspoken wish to bend down to satisfy other nations wishes?

What purpose organizations like the Democratic and Republican National Committees serve if they leave millions of people in two states unrepresented in national politics? That would never ever happen i UK, Germany, France or any other civilized country!

and the more Obama is vetted, the better McCains chances will be

Was this before or after pastor mess.

Im amazed by the failure of people to understand basic information in some of these blog posts.

- the NAFTA issue was false. It was Hillary's people who made the comments, not Obama's. This was publicly documented.

- Rev. Wright was a US Marine. He's more patriotic just by that measure than most of the people posting here.

- Hillary has dealings with Rezko in her past, but she won't answer any questions about them.

- Hillary has a rather racist pastor backing her in NY, but no one questions this.

Why are Hillary fans such Rush-Limbaugh Ditto-heads lately? Think fo r yourselves, read real information, not simply the news-scoop fed to you by the Hill-blogs.

RealClearPolitics.com avg. says McCain beats Obama but, Hillary beats McCain.

To the Obama supporters that continue to hate and sometimes even bash other candidates and their supporters like Sir Elton John:
There is no doubt that you are alienating democrats left and right, everytime you speak (type) such hate, you have cost your cadidate another vote. If Mr. Obama condones this kind of hatred, it is easy to see how he could stay in Rev. Wright's church for so long.
Personally, I won't vote for someone who is racist. There is no way that Mr. Obama could have been going to that church for 20 years and not know how Rev. Wright feels.
I most certainly don't want someone who follows another who is Anti-American to lead the United States of America.
IF THEY TRULY DON'T LIKE AMERICA, THEY SHOULD LEAVE.

I just hope come general election time poeple go for substance instead of just a stance in the Iraq war. Mccain has nothing our democrats

Obama should drop out now if he knows what good for the country.

McCain just riding on the Iraq war. He has nothing else to offer. His experience is inconsistent at best.

I don't like the fact that he and Cheney "just happened to be" in Iraq at the same time.

Why don't you cover this adequately? I didn't even know it was being discussed until I was surfing channels and saw it on Fox News.
Jack

It really saddens me to see that some of the things that Obama's pastor said is true in America. I say this because the media is trying to lynch Obama with all this negative press.
When Hillary has something go wrong the press will run the story for a couple of days and then move on but not with Obama. They have kept this story front and center!!!
It seems like it's the press that is trying to find something on Obama to discredit him and his bid for the white house. Also, I am sorry to say that some of the things that Obama's pastor said is true about Our Great Country our hands are not as clean as the government wants us to think.
I don't agree with all of the things that Obama's pastor has spoken but the truth is; you can't hold Obama accountable for what another person says and as far as I know there a lot of ministers who give fiery speeches because I saw one black minister on the internet who was calling Obama a pimp and a long legged freak so is that ok for that minister to do that and get no press coverage???
What I see is that white America does not want to face the truth about some of the actions of our Government here at home and around the world but now is the time to face the truth about ourselves and move on to Uniting and healing our Great Nation.
In closing, I say that Barack Obama may not be perfect ( and I have never met anyone who was) and maybe a little green in some area's but I do believe he has the qualities that we need to heal our country"s wounds and to lead us into the 21st century.

I'm leaning towards Obama.

But Hillary will get my vote if she gets the nom

woohoo go white male party! Keep these minorities and women in their places.

McCain '08

Why is it that people were down on Ferraro and she stepped aside, and here we have a black minister, who preaches against white people, and if people believe that this was a only one time speech, then people are very gullible. And if americans think that obama hasnt listened to the same kind of speeches for 20 years, then it is sad fthis country and it is time for people to wake up. there is an agenda here and am I the only one that sees it. black people are more prejudice against whites than whites are against black people. Wake up

So Hillary, the heathen among them with no whacko pastor, may win, all other things being equal?

I dont have any confidence in Obama's ability to get anything done. He is not in this for the good of the nation – he is in this to satisfy his own overhwelming ego and quest for power. I am a lifelong Democrat who has never voted for a republican. If Obama wins the nomination, I will vote for McCain and urge all other Clinton supporters to do the same. Obama will be a disaster for our party.

They still tie McCain? Give Hillary a few more weeks to sling mud via the MSM proxies, and McCain will beat both democrats! *Sigh*

Ho hum. Headline should be "Meaingless Poll: Obama, Clinton both tie McCain, but they are too busy fighting each other to take advantage of it"

As a registered democrat, I will say with the utmost clarity that I will vote for McCain rather than see another lying, cheating, divisive Clinton in the Whitehouse.

Obama '08

Imagine if Clinton and Obama ran on the same ticket. They would blow McCain out of the water.

The Clinton Years: Banking Deregulation, Undoing The New Deal- Clinton and Republicans agree to deregulation of US financial system (November 1999) ... deregulation bill last year over demands to cripple the CRA, and banks. No more CLINTON/BUSH monarchy!

So much for those people who say Obama would clean the floor with McCain while Clinton would be defeated. Weren't these so-called "polls" claiming Obama does much better against McCain only weeks ago?

Obama is not and will not be the saviour or Jesus people think he will. His self-righteous halo is slipping.

You guys know good and well that Barack would stand a better chance against McCain than Hillary. Don't try to say this and then downplay what you stated before with this later "they all would be even" trick. McCain would stop all over Hillary and make her look like a poor choice for President, but Barack would be so much stronger of an alternative against McCain!

And I also can't believe that 13% of Americans still don't know Barack's religion. How many times does he have to claim Christ in the media and acknowledge that he is Christian, and not Muslim? Some of you just believe what you "want" to believe instead of accepting reality!

But anyway, here's my usual chant; "Barack for President!!!! We love you Barack!"

I don't know what others will think but if Obama becomes the nominee sizable number of voters of Hillary will go for McCain even one candidate endorses other candidate for the sake of the party. After all these news about Obama, in November voters will decide who they want to vote for.

But the voters who are familier with Mr. Wright's message will probably have harder time voting for Republican nominee. Mr. Wright was pretty clear about what he thought about Blacks who are Republican which I think very divisive. I also think Republicans are not in the game of blaming America for all the problem exists in the world.

Speech vs. action, hope ve. solution. Hillary knows what she is talking about. Let Obama continue make speeches while others goes to work to make a difference in the world. Fox had interiew with Bill Clinton in action. I know it's not about Bill but if you get Hillary you'll get a whole package with action and experience and what's wrong with that? Hillary can handle.

Obama still has same problem with Michelle Obama, they are not so sure if they are really proud of America yet. I don't judge them for that but they need to work out that problem in thier own space and not in the presidential election. And also please remember, the world is not only dictated by Black and White, the world is much more colorful if you just take your eyes off of yourself for a moment and look around.

Go, Hillary I think you can bring balance.

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How can that be? Hillary says in the whole wide world only she can beat McCain? There must be something wrong with this poll.
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There is no doubt at all that Senator Clinton is the most qualified person to govern our nation!

With the woos of a deep recession coming on us I thing there is just one of the three that is able to bring us out and that would be Hillary Clinton.
But if OBAMA GETS THE DEMOCRATIC nomination my vote has to go to Mcbush. Obama has no experience to bring this country out of a deep recession or I even heard a depression. Hillary 08

Since polls indicate a Clinton/Obama ticket or an Obama/Clinton
one would be unbeatable...AND might(?) help our nation!...let us
move on! Our politicians should put our country first, not ego.
(Pls don't push this lifelong Democrat, me, to vote for McCain,
a step I'm considering.)

He attended this racist Church for 20 years, and we know that Mr. Wright was teaching this hate as early as 9/11 and yet Obama has choosen to stay and attend a racist Church. Obama is going to be very hard pressed to get anyone to actually beleive that Mr. Wright only preaches his racist views when Obama is not attended Church. Also, I have looked at the churches website which in itself has racist understones. I would never vote for Obama now, even if he was on the ticket. I would vote for McCain before I would vote for someone who promotes and supports a racist church because if these were views he did not share then he would have left that church a long time ago! Mr. Obama is not fooling anyone with his lies that he did not knowingly attend a racist church!

He has confronted nothing. It only fuels the fire on the claims that his campaign has no substance.