How many times one of your own families offends you or you offend them during your entire life. Did you ignore or deny them that they are anything else than one of your lovely family?

Leader’s integrity is essential of their intelegancy.
Michael

Lou Dobbs on CNN again with the same sound bite about
Rev Wright. Lets talk about the economy and get over this obession or what ever. By the way who put this together in the first place.
t.here is a part of one speech and part of another and on and on .

You must have polled Senator Clinton's workers. Senator Obama will win the nomination and the Presidency and the world and America will be a much better place.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE. NOW.

What happened to my comment? Why was it not on this blog?

The voters in that poll of polls have yet to see the Easter Sunday ranting by Wright's replacement.

This pastor is over the top nuts. Obama is starting to show his true colors. If Obama wins I will either not vote or vote for McCain, God Forbid,

Yes, it's over and Obama won.

Hillary will have to lie, cheat, and steal which would be difficult for someone with integrity, but Hillary doesn't have integrity.

The WHOLE WORLD is watching and if she makes a mockery of the DNC Convention they will not only see the hypocrisy of the DNC, but our Constitution.

So now it is Hillary against America, and make no mistake about it AMERICA will win.

America 08

So glad to hear it. Mr Obama does not deserve to get the nomination. It would be terrible for this party and this country. The votes in Michigan and Flordia must be counted. I will never vote for or accept anyone who is elected simply because millons of people did not have their vote counted.

WOW Each person who says they are 'not voting for him now' is lying, or severely confused

He has not done anything wrong. People who are switching their vote are just demonstrating some deep seeded racism

This issue is completely a non-story… I feel like CNN is just going wild with it to keep the election close… and preserve good ratings. Pretty disgusting

Each person who says they are 'not voting for him now' is lying, or severely confused

He has not done anything wrong. People who are switching their vote are just demonstrating some deep seeded racism

This issue is completely a non-story… I feel like CNN is just going wild with it to keep the election close… and preserve good ratings. Pretty disgusting

America can't be this stupid. CNN can't be this stupid. Listen to the speech again. All of you.

Obama 08

20 years of hearing his pastors sermons and now after it made "some" of mainstream media he rejects it…? A little to late!

Obama should dropout! He could NEVER win against McCain now!

Did the add say no experience necessary?

He has done nothing for his state.
Nothing for our country.
Never owned a business.
Been a public servant for a very short time.

So far this man has been lying a great deal…

I'm confident that despite what the press is predicting the silent majority of Americans will begin to engage and create a ground swell for Hillary Clinton.
We need Hillary in the White House to hit the ground running (not waiting 2 years) to stop the stupidity of war which is devastating American families, fight for affordable health care instead of sending a million dollars a day to Iraq and Afghanistan and to help Americans who are loosing their homes and struggling to take care of their families with the increased cost of living as a direct result of the escalating cost of oil.
We need the former president Bill Clinton, to act as a statesman overseas to reconnect with our allies and to repair/build relationships with our adversaries.
The future of my children and grandchildren depend on it.

We're finally seeing Obama's real values and judgements. How anyone could subject himself, his wife, and his children to such hatred is beyond me. Hang on, people. I'm sure more of his real self will come out.

i keep hearing the phrase"throw under the bus.in that case you guys are no different.you support someone when there up.but dont when there down."hmm'.and why is the ticker sayin narrow lead??instead of still leading.face it'it's over for the clintons.

Race would never have been an issue in this campaign if Billary and the Clinton News Network hadn't decided to make it an issue. Although I am white, I agree 100 per cent with what the Rev. Wright said. He may have made many people uncomfortable but he spoke the truth. Unfortunately, Obama was forced to repudiate Wright to appease the racist fearmongers who are trying to set the agenda in the dying days of Clinton's losing campaign. Racism may not be dead in America but it is NOT Obama or Wright who are trying to fan its dying embers. The blame for playing the race card can be laid squarely at the feet of Hillary and Bill.

CNN how long are you going to run this story? It's been weeks now.

If you plan to continue to run this headline throughout the campaign, could you please people with the full text of the sermons, instead of the selected excerpts. Thanks!

the man sat in the pew for years and years
brought his family to sit in the pews.
now all of the sudden he doesnt believe in what rev. wright was saying
fellow americans its time to wise up
we find out alot about obama's character today
it's time that we all take down this love affair with barack obama
and finally realize that the only person that we can trust to lead america
is John McCain

How long can Obama's camp attack Clinton through the media before people realize Obama is running a typical political campaign? What change is he talking about, because it certainly a political change as he likes to suggest.

Could CNN do a special investigative report on the First Amendment to the Constitution which guarantees freedom of Religion? Could you mention that, thankfully, there a relgious test for holding elective office is illegal? Could you further explain why CNN is continuing to beat this dead-horse-of-a-story when it's over?

CNN, you should be ashamed . . . and shamefully, you won't post this comment because you know it is right.

What strikes me is that CNN protects, defends, patronizes and make favors numbers for Obama since the beginning ! and the numbers are different from Fox News. Is CNN is doing this for free? Hum !!!

We need to create new jobs, to balance our budget, to lower our national debt, to lower the energy costs, to have better health care, to have better education, to have better care for our veterans, to have better standing in the world and to have better economy. I don't think beautiful words will do, we need urgent solutions to all the problems we are facing. The only candidate has the determination to fight for us is Hillary who is a true fighter. Hillary for President!!!

The force of speech.

I didn't listen to Obama's speech on race, but I guess it sounds great due to some positive feedback here. My point is not about the content of speech. It is about the force of speech. An excellent speech can change many peoples' view on something.

However, how many "speeches" Wright has delivered to people who go to the church. Do you think Wright's speeches have nothing impacting on those people in the church?

It is getting to the point in this campaing where Senator Edwards would have been a saving grace for this country…This campaing is becoming frustrating, and full of too much controversy. I really wish I could be supporting Edwards in the upcoming general election.

Beneath the image is a man who wanted his moment in the sun too soon. Obama should have waited and put in some real time in the Senate, instead of racking up the 6th worst attendance record there in only three years. But, above all, he's a CAMPAIGNER. There is little evidence to show he can do the WORK required.

Hey, if you listen to something for 20 years, you agree with it. His wife showed that with her first time proud to be and american comment. If he were a white politician and his minister was spouting this kind of comments about african-americans, we can imagine what would happen. Once again americans prove how completely stupid they are.

Anyone heard the whole tape….in context….even dopey HRC supporters would want the whole truth….(wait…what was I thinking…they seem to like being lied to..they are voting for it)

If you want the more inexperienced candidate, vote Obama.

If you want the more

Obama is not the best candidate for President of the U.S. – has nothing to do with his skin color, but with his experience (or lack of). Get real America!

Obama's favorable rating has dropped because the public finally has a chance to gauge his character…not based on his words but based on his past actions. In this case, non-action.

what journalism is this? obama is gaining after a bad week or cnn is pushing clinton agenda!

I wish CNN would stay true to its brand and make a huge deal of all media outlets for taking Rev. Wright's words out of context.

I saw a larger clip of Wright's sermon that stated "America's chickens are coming home to roost."

Do something?

I's so tired of Obma!

Have you ever had someone in your life, who's always bragging good things but never has done any of them? That's Obama to me. Always words, never actions, or blame his own wrong doings on others!

So tired of Obama!

To Mrs. Obama, I am proud to be an American and always have been, how can anyone support someone who is still a member of a church which preaches hate, while being married to somone who until recently wasn't proud to be an American

Democrats (superdelegates or not) are NOT going to nominate Obama thereby handing the Presidency to McCain. Obama is not as important as regaining the office.

Obama is done. Anyone who votes for him from this point on gets what they deserve. Clinton would never get away with saying they were a typical black person. If Obama gets the nomination 100 percent of the country will vote for McCain. Obama has hurt the dems chances beyond prepare. Nothing would make me happier to see Breaking News……OBAMA OUT

The reason the speech helped Obama come somewhat out of this mess is the same reason he may be the nominee. People are idiots, they have believed his lies.

NOBAMA is RIGHT!!!!!

Go Hillary!

I think most of these polls are underestimating how mad middle income white folks are at Obama's ubsurdity. He is a total fraud and he is going to turn loyal democrats into Republicans or at least independents.

I will never let an un American man like Obama be helped into the White House with my vote!

Hillary all the way!

Having Wright as his spiritual advisor for 20 years says something about Obama's character. What type of people would he surround himself with as President? He admitted he knew this man was spouting hateful things but kept him on the team as an advisor until the media reported it and he was forced to remove him.

CNN can not be trusted any more.

It is a shame that all this did not come out before Super Tuesday! Obama would be dead and buried. Now loyal democrats like myself will have to stay home during the general election because there is no way I will ever be proud that Obama is the nominee nor will I support him for President. In fact I am so angry that someone like this is not made to drop out of the race, that I may vote for McCain just to spite Obama and the idiots who support this un-American, racist whining, no substance for President fool!

The the only polls that matter now are in the final primary states…the fact is Senator Clinton cannot catch up. If the superdelegates vote for her, she's doomed. Can you imagine the outrage of Democrats who's candidate have an election stolen out from under them by their own party? They'll hate Senator Clinton as much as they hated President Bush for his beating Senator Kerry. It's time to fold the cards.

When is CNN going to stop this nonsense?

Why don't you post all of Reverend Wright's sermons so that the idiots that listen to 30 second soundbites that ignore the entire scope and intent of his sermons can apologize to Barack Obama?

Like most of the postings here, I agree that Obama can withstand this attack and prevail. He has shown the leadership quality needed to bring America back, after eight dreadful years of the bush administration.

Americans are so dumb, they are voting for Barack when he is clearly an Anti American. His wife told you, his pastor told you, and he said something about typical white person, dumb. Now I see why George Bush is the President, he's a representation of his people.

Obama 4-ever. The Wright thing is over. Nice try. Not this time. This is bigger than controversy. The world needs an Obama.

I hate the media!
I hate Obama! The man is a fake and I knew if from the beginning.

This party is way too divided! I will vote Clinton even if it is a WRITE IN. The Democrats do not deserve my VOTE!

Boy the Hillary supporters are riding this horse in to the ground. Have you got any thing else. If not help Hillary pack up camp. Its pretty bad when her and McCain team up to beat the best democrat in the party. Because they both know either of them cant beat Obama.

Obama had a hard week, but these "hits" are training ground for what's ahead for him. He is the only qualified candidate for the presidency. Hillary Clinton is a "crook in disguise" to those who voted for her. Particularly Ohio. They were completely blinded. Barak will win the presidency and he will change the status quo is Washington, D.C.

Go Obama!! President of the United States of America!!

Censored Again. Barak Hussein Obama is not electable…….

It's truly amazing the strong Christian sentiment you hear from the Hillary supporters about Obama "shoulda" left his church and renounced his minister. I see nothing but real brotherly love and Christian tolerance and forgiveness among the Clintonites.

Obama is a cheat and a liar with a hidden agenda. He is not what he represents. More is sure to come that will lead to his downfall. America is ignorant for following the media hype for Obama. He is doomed to dissappoint this country.

Obama, please quit and save the Democratic party from being defeated in November.

How many of you have not heard your brother, sister or parents make bad comments about race, religion or government? Search your brain (or soul), do not lie. Have you run away from them? This is just a pastor. You go to church to meet you friends, study bible, not just listen to that one person. There are many speakers in the church. Why CNN and other media are still running this picture and the story? Because they cannot find real flaws from Obama. Race and religion are the bast way to destroy a minority. This is not good for the country. He is a nice man. He earned his place. What the media should have done is to ask the loser to leave the stage.

The media is keeping the Clinton campaign alive. If Hillary were any other candidate, her candidacy would be over. There is no way for Hillary to legitimately win the nomination .

It is now becoming apparent that Hillary wants to sabotage Barack's chances of winning the presidency in November. Hillary is hell bent on punishing our country and giving John McCain the opporunity to further destroy our miltary and economy.

I guess it's Easter……. So there is nothing to report….
CNN after Easter report the NEWS not Gossip.. Thank!!

I know you won't post this you never do!!!

Florida voted Republican seven out of the last ten Presidential elections. Even Bill only won Florida one out of two of his two elections.

Florida is a red state and needs no revote.

Perhaps Obama should have been an agent of change in his own church before offering himself as a "uniter" with superior judgment to the American people.

I will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the Democratic nominee.

Democrats and their leaders doesn't have any clear plans . After seeing the Bill Richardson drama and his endorsement to Obama and Sptizer scandal ,an average person loose faith on Democrats and its leaders….Obama doesn't have any electability and the media will switch to GOP side once the Democratic primary will be over…..

Clinton is the best candidate for sure, not Bush-a-like McCain or walkie-talkie Obama!

CNN is still better than the other media in telling us the facts. But you can tell CNN (or Bill Schneider in this case) is bad too. The fact is Obama is leading big. Can you image if Hillary was leading so big, what these journalists would write. Maybe Obama is over. Hillary wins.

Obama is real. He is intelligent, educated, knowledgeable, courageous, better than anyone in the running. Vote for Obama is vote for better future. Vote for others might be a vote for the end of an empire. You cannot be on the wrong road too long.

By the way– I am not defending Wright's comments, just saying they are more complex in context. Also, those saying he "threw his grandmother under the bus" need to reread or rewatch ALL of Obama's speech. It was frank, brave, and honest–unlike anything we are likely to see for a long time again–and his refusal to turn on someone who is like family with the Minister should echo with anyone who has an older relative with views he or she finds unacceptable. He never heard those specific comments IN church. When he heard them later, he confronted him.

As to his grandmother, that is the reality of most white Americans of certain generations. He was brave enough to say out loud the unpleasant truth that we all know–so that it can be confronted. Oh–and those of you who didn't watch it–he didn't only talk about black and white people.

We cannot let this singular opportunity to redirect the course of this country go by.

OBAMANIACS with total blindness….He will not win the general election…even if he manages to cry race and convnce the delegates to vote him in for the nomination….More than 20-30% of the Democratic base will defect, and vote for McCain….America will not vote in a candidate that spews hate….Its not about Race, its about being American, and Obama does not stand behind American Values!!!!!!

Hillary or McCain in 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will never vote for him!!!!!!!!!

Why can't the media focus on the what the candidates say as opposed to what people who support them say? That's the problem with 24-hour cable news access. It does increase access to information. But, in the absence of news the media has to create news. That's part of the reason we have a hard time getting quality candidates to run for office. The American people have a real opportunity with Obama's candidacy. Let's just hope the media doesn't spoil it.

Sen. Barack Obama's pastor might be a jerk in some things he says – egotistically over inflated – but not as much as some so-called white conservative leaders and talking heads.

I wasn't voting for Obama but given the choice of another same old stuff bankrupting the people for the sake of the establishment – and the way that Obama has taken all the bs thrown at him I’ve decided: I want someone with such poise and sense as Obama to take that 3 AM call.

Gov. Richardson, thanks for backing Obama!

The only "situation" in the CNN Situation Room is CNN's total bias in favor of Barack Obama. Who turned this campaign into a contest about "race"? The media, of course, and what they've done will work to the advantage of the Conservatives. It's a very old strategy: playing the minorities (in this case, blacks, hispanics, women) against each other so that power remains unthreatened. Way to go, you "thinkers" out there.

Bill Richardson has got to be the biggest moron. I Love the "I'm very Loyal to the clintons" comment. That was probably the most moronic thing he could have said. Thats like saying "I'm a very Loyal Yankees Fan but I think I'm going to pull for the red sox". Congratulations Bill Richardson you officailly win the MORON award. If you want a loyal person to back you up give Bill Richardson a call.

FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FOR McCAIN!

If Obama wins the nomination, I will vote McCain and urge all Floridians to do the same. Obama, so afraid of being rebuffed by Florida and Michigan, is denying our right to have our voices heard. As such, he has no business asking for or receiving our vote.

It seems Hilary has other personal intentions of fighting to enter the white house because if it was for the interest of the party, she would have given up for Obama.
Obama might consider her as a secretary but not a VP.

So again Hillary backers, what exactly did she do while in the Whitehouse. Don't many who lie on their resume eventually get fired. To say that she helped initiate peace in Ireland, yada yada yada. More lies, as one who respected the Clintons I am now on board with Obama.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm guessing if the media didn't focus all their attention on that matter, which has been addressed and has been moved on from, that perhaps the rest of the country wouldn't be so hung up on it and could actually focus on say, ISSUES??

CNN you are being soooooooooo sorrid and shameful in the way you report these "stories"
Say Obama has Most Votes, Most Delegates, Most Money, Won Most States and have the best organization.
He deserves to be President. Well earned
Say it CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry Ann, yet if your state followed the rules your vote would have counted.

I feel so sorry for the gullable and impressionable Obama supporters.
Signed,
An independent-thinking Hillary supporter

my last comment awaiting moderation, didn't make it, but again, cnn and fox are the ones that like to dig this dirt on obama

Cnn stoled our votes by no reporting this earlier in the election cycle.

If i would have known he would not have got my vote, and will NOT in the general election

Senator Clinton\Congressman Lewis 2008

I thnk Sen. Obama's lead will continue to decline. And, here's my take on the Richardson endorsement–it says more about Richardson, the man, than about Obama. Richardson isn't loyal to those who helped make his career; he sided with the losing candidate in his state; and, he's hoping for political gain. Not sure his endorsement will do much to woo voters to Obama. I hope CNN begins to provide fairer coverage of the Democratic race; so far, it's been the Obama Network.

Major J.

what about the picture with the rev, in the white house , not much heard on that???????

Where there's smoke there is fire.

why do people believe these polls. are the general populace that dumb that they can not see thru this. sense when are you held responsible for what your mate or anyone else says

this is ther media that is making a big deal out of this and bill schneider is at the helm on this one.

the media is responsible for a lot of things that we hear about in this political arena

wise up folks and see thru the garbage that is put in front of you

Bill Richardson stinks. No matter who you are, you do not turn your back on a friend – he must have been promised something big. He should not have endorsed either candidate is he was as good a friend and he pretended to be to the Clintons. I am very disappointed in Richardson.

Obama did not disown Wright as he should have if he wants to win the election.

Wake Up People. Do not allow yourself to be manipulated by the press. It's unfair to boil 30 years of preaching and teaching and uplifting a community down to these sound bites. Listen to the entire sermons before making judgements.

There is a reason why people like Rev. Wright has 8,000 members. He challenges his members to think. Think People.

Since when is it unAmerican to criticise America. If Obama is unpatriotic, then you may be the type of person who might have said that MLK was unpatriotic.

Proud to Be an American in PA

There is no way that Hillary Clinton's going to win the election against McCain if she's the nominee; so i guess the question is, how badly does she want to ruin Obama's chances?? She did say before that McCain would be a better president than Obama….

BARACK or HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!

I don't care which one. Republicans have ruined our economy, ruined our reputation around the world.

Its time for a major change. I'll vote for whichever Democrat wins the primary. Both are good candidates with a lot to offer.

I don't think that a comparison of Obama's pastor and his grandmother is valid. You don't get to pick your relatives. You do pick your pastor. I do not believe that his grandmother would say G-D America or wish any harm to any Americans. It is a shame to see a candidate bring his grandmother in on a controversy . I wonder if she is alive to defend herself or if he isdefaming the dead.

the media is the only ones bringing the same issue over and over, throw the first stone if you haven't done or said something you weren't suppose to say. cnn, fox, just like to bring out the racial issue, let it go, for pete sake.

Oh my God! Each election I think," the choices can't be much worse", and each time it is. Watch the violonce in Iraq pick up. The insurgents will increase the mayhem so that, they believe, Americans will elect a democrat and hand them victory. if Obama is elected , we are in for an awful 4 years. He will have rascist like his pastor in all cabinet positions. Richardson may be the most pathetic political figure I have ever seen. I hope he doesn't have daughters as he may sell them if he thinks it will get him a promiment post in any Obama presidency. Why did he support Obama? Becaus he thinks he"ll get the nomination.. That's why he waited to now. I hope after this election the people of New Mexico boot hom back to the sewer he came from.

According to the Gallup daily tracking poll, Obama's lead over Clinton has ALREADY recovered.

Saturating the airwaves with anti-Obama propaganda may have had a small effect, but when people actually looked into his record and heard what he had to say, they supported him again.

Obama 08

It is Obama running the race not the Rev. Those words did not come out of Obama's mouth.

You will be judged, by the same standards as you judge others. The " Lord" is waiting.

This is just funny. Last Wednesday Gallup had Hillary up 49 to Obama 43 and today we see the reverse. I think Obama has come back and extended his lead. So why is CNN labeling this story as if Obama is losing his ground. Media Bias.

The lastest Rasmussen tracking poll has Clinton ahead of Obama 45% to 44%. But regardless which poll you believe, Obama's support is declining.

Vote McCain.
We know he loves America…

about time people are seeing the light, better now than in 2009. dont vote for Obama he can not beat Mcbush jr and we surely do not need another one in office that will be as bad or even close to the same as GWB…. USA -moving toward the dark ages because of this clown.

Have any of you that are bashing Obama ever taking the time to look at or read the hole 45Min serman. Please read it I think you will change our mind. Its not 15 sec. over and over again long but that all they let you hear Now that all those papers show that clinton was a good first lady BUT DID NOTHING ELSE So what makes her a good leader

Hillary is a has been. Obama is young. McCain is Bush in different clothing.

So who in the heck do I vote for – not one of these three!

Maybe Pluto or Mickey Mouse would like to run the country. If they pull some dufus off the street, that dufus will be better than any of these including queen Hillary BTC!

SinceCNN must put the Barack and Wright always together on their front page, and since that is all CNN is talking about, instead of the war and the economy, CNN already has their answer. This network is more racistthanany other. Balanced news indeed!!!!

Obama will bounce back. Americans are too smart to ignore the fact that he is in a league of his own. He has no competition and it is apparent. I do not know of any politician that would have taken the risk of addressing such a sore subject at the expense of his or her political career but he did and the world took notice. He handled it very well. Come november the republicans can play these silly bites as long as they like but it will be nothing but old news. We are not stupid.
Obama08

Just a bump in the road, for "President Obama'

Shouldn't the title of the article be changed to reflect updated information showing that Obama is back up in the polls since his speech? Otherwise, the title of the article is misleading and represents misinformation.

Let's go for 39% next week and then straight on to 0% after Pennsylvania!

Obama can take all of his pillows and go home now.

Long live our next President, HIllary Rodham Clinton!

Thank God for the American Youth of today. They really have their heads on. The Bible says "A child shall lead them," and if it weren't for the youth discerning between the real deal and a bunch of old school politicians, we would end up on the same old train going around in circles to destination nowhere! To the youth in Pennsylvania…Get the vote out! Obama '08

Rev. Wright served the US in the military for 6 years. I'd like to have seen President Bush or Vice President Cheney serve that much.

There's nothing else here!! In Politicker…

All made out to Excuse Obama. CNN So Pro… Obama…

Who's running the show today????

Obama '08 for America…. Just Believe it..

Um, wasn't Gallup showing Obama behind earlier this week? Wouldn't that mean he's regained the lead after a tough week?

Also, Anna, until your state learns how to vote, don't complain. Your state Democratic party decided not to have a revote, not the Obama campaign. You can't seat delegates based on an election that BOTH candidates agreed to not honor. Hillary agreed to that too, until she needed Florida to steal the nomination.

Wright has a 20 year Influence on Obama . He can't reject him !!!
Can you imagine the fall out this would bring from Rev. Wright towards Obama ? . All The dirty dealings and favors that would come to light , Obama would never win an election for dog catcher from Wright's district . If Obama rejects Wright , he be digging his own grave .

I watch from the other side of the world in horror as the American people attack Sen Clinton relentlessly ..This expose on Obama's 20 year relationship with the radical Pastor must be a huge concern to the 'average person' . I would wonder why your media has sat on this knowledge for so long?..Obviously you all have to blame Sen Clinton for this latest debarcle..I am not surprised that corruption is alive and gaining strength in American politics….Dissapointed that the New Mexico Gov decided to do a flip flop after he proclaimed that he would stand behind the nominee his people voted for?? Go fugure…
I guess no matter how much spin you put on this race for the Democratic nominee at the end of the day let the people decide..God Bless you Americag …

I hope America does not believe that Barack Obama is only for them.
that man belongs to the entire world.Even if ,Bill clinton was candidate I Would have still voted for obama. He gives hope to everybody.I have been having a bit of problems with my other half over him lately . I must admit the obama power was taking control of my family time as we call it in my household.I am sure you got my point.
One last point ,why people never mention the fact that he is related to Cheney .

The Poll in question ended right before his speech. The numbers will improve by a few point and even more once the true dirt comes out about Hillary.

I don't see how so many people think she is not a phoney and a liar. She flip floped on the FL and Mich. votes counting, and now there is proof she was involved in talks supporting NAFTA prior to congressional approval. The Clintons will lie and have lied and this country has had it with the last 8 years of lies.

I predict her tax records will be delayed just before PA. But when they do come out this country will see the real Clintons and WHO will really be running the White House if she is POTUS.

Define irony: "As a loyal democrat, if Obama is the nominee I will surely vote for Mccain" You are truly not a Democrat if you will jump parties because in the middle of the election there is some infighting. What happns when Hillary drops out and supports Obama? Will you still jump ship? Instead of saying you're a "loyal Democrat", be one!

I think that Senator Obama’s supporters will realize in November that maybe they should have given Senator Clinton a chance.

First of all, all the old people in Florida who got their votes taken away from them will probably not trust their grandchildren’s future with someone as inexperienced as Obama. Secondly, who knows what other things the media will find about Obama’s connections with Rezko, or other scandals not known yet. Unfortunately the media got so swept away with Obamamania that they forgot to do their job until Clinton was basically forced out of the race by the unfavorable media coverage.

As a new mom, I have a hard time putting my child’s formative years in the hands of someone with such little experience in the face of a recession, war on two fronts, and numerous other challenges.

American people, we are becoming nasty and harsh with some of the comments and some are even ignorant when calling people names after making his/her comment. This is a person's opinion so don't critisize one for this. How can one judge Obama because something his paster stated? Yes, it was a disgrace and his behavior is not tolerant.

I believe the Clintons are the one who started this rev. wright controversy. There is a saying that goes,
"you can fool some of the people some of the time but you cant fool all the people a ll of the time". "What's in the dark will always come to light". The clintons will be exposed as the wicked people they are. Obama has handled his 3am phone call moment very well.

For obama to use the double standard " I can say it but you can't." Is an insult to his supporters. "Typical white person" anyone else would have been long gone. Jimmy the greek told an historical truth and he was fired. Even my close friends can't avoid a misspeak like " Typical ——— What finish your sentence. Sorry he's not ready. Whoever used the term Liberal white guilt is on to something.

And we wonder why there is still a strong divide between the races. I have never in my life been to a prodominantly white church that ever has any uterances such as that. If anyone can brush those types of ractial angers and strive to bring the nation together in spite of his or her background, i feel needs help to get there.! He still has my vote.

From some of the comments here, I cannot believe why Obama's supporters always
bash Hillary for everything and play victims.
Come on, the pastor's vedio
was broungt into public's attention by fox news, not by so called Clinton machines. I suspect that Obama's campaign is hiring people
to post hateful words towards Hillary. How can we say Obama is an uniter, while his supporters are so divisive and full of hatred,
just like his pastor?

BTW – thank you CNN for actually publishing Martin's piece that placed the overly played sound bite in its actual context. I have yet to find another news organization with the same courage.

Words matter…

CNN is so biased, but it doesn't matter now. The voters have spoken.

Bottom line is Obama is leading in all contests; delegates, states won, popular vote and yes, the national poll. And by the way, she will not catchup however you guys try to spin. This is over and please feel free to spin that.

And just in case you didn't know, Clinton knows she is not gonna win, so she is damaging Obama, so that his chances of wining the general election are ruined. That way, she can run again in 2012. Thanks for trying to help her CNN.

It's interesting how Hillary's divisiveness has turned her own supporters into Republicans. If she can't win, then they're going to vote for McCain? If that is what your candidate inspires you to do, then I guess you were never a Democrat in the first place. We may be fans of different players, but we are supposed to be on the same team.

Hillary supports are not going vote for Obama. He going lose the ge. You rude obama people. enjoy

Wright just wants us to get it right. And right, is equal treatment for all Americans, not just a few.

After I found out about him supporting a racist for 20 years and then conveniently using his grandmother as a way of justifying a racist anti-american preacher, I have decided sadly to not support my dems. If hillary isn't our nominee, I will vote for john mccain

Vince Foster, Jim MacDougal, her continuing lies about her roles in Ireland and Bosnia, about her record on NAFTA (both of which are now publicly available records) and you supporters are attacking Obama for having an angry pastor? She will do anything to win and you Hillary supporters deserve all you get (i.e. 4-8 years of President John "W" McCain).

I was leaning Obama then the Wright issue made me think maybe he is not the best choice. Then Bill had to go shoot his mouth off again this weekend. That has me now leaning back to Obama its kind of voting for the less evil now. Hope April 22nd comes quick so I can cast my vote and wait to see who wins this thing.

The fact of the matter is that Hillary C. has lost the nomination. Period. CNN and other media can spin it the way they like, Obama will win.
I would be more interested in reading about McCain's numerous gaffes on foreign policy (even with the help of his Sancho Pança Lieberman, the great ex-democrat). Now that's news !

I am glad that Obama has to deal with the Wright and other difficult issues that will come up so that America can see what kind of person he is. So far, he has shown leadership and judgment. Let's see what the polls are like in a week's time.

the whole story is getting real boring cafferty! please you guys on cnn should come up with something much more interesting. i have almost stop watching cnn that i was addicted to initially.

I think the media including and especially CNN has blown the pastor Wright issue way out of proportion. When it comes on television I just turn the channel. Barack Obama has already denounced pastor Wright's statements. Why does CNN keep airing it?

Hillary is over anyway even is she does win all of the democratic primaries remaining, she has to win by a margin of 62%.

Just face it Sen. Barack Obama will win the Democratic nomination and will go on to face Sen. John McCain in the general election in November.

For everyone who says that Hillary should get out now, that's thoroughly ridiculous. It isn't like she is losing miserably or anything. She's getting very decent numbers. She has earned a lot of delegates and votes. There's no reason for her to get out. There's still a chance, no matter how slim it is. Besides, mathematical impossibilities didn't convince Mike Huckabee to get out.

Obama has to do nothing but sit and wait Billy boy is out speaking Hillary again and its starting to hurt her again. If Hillary wants any chance at winning she better tie him up in a closet somewhere.

He was actually down 7 points at the begining of the week. He has bounced back after the speech.
Hillary's supporters are more than welcome to live in the "never never land"!

It is time to move on from the Rev Jermiah debacle. No one can control what comes out of someone else's mouth. Not even our preachers. Time to focus on the entire speech that Barack did on the race issue and not bits and pieces. Let us focus on the issues and move on to more important issues. You the media are really dragging this thing on and on.

I actually thought that we were done with any comments related to this issue. How can we resolve the economic health of this nation? When do we plan to end the war and bring our folks home? When do we restore morality and intergrity to the White House and government? Are all these not more important and even bigger than Dr/pastor and retired Mr. Wright?

At first I thought Obama would be a decent candidate, but was premature in his bid for the highest office in the US. Now I think the man is far more toxic, a far bigger liar, and far more divisive than any political figure we've had in the past 20 years. I'm a die hard liberal, but I'd not only vote for McCain, I'd donate money and work for his campaign if it meant keeping Obama out of office.

new Gallup poll has Obama ahead by 3. i think some of you need to do some research.

if we are responsible for our minister, our rabbi, or our priest we are all in trouble. ALL who speak in public make mistakes but even jack kemp said obama is not responsible for what somene else says. If you will look at some of King's sermons you will find close to the same thing. 50 years from now Obama's talk on race will be in all the schools.

When are you going to take that picture down? The story is over now.

Think long and hard before you vote for someone that will listen or even uphold someone that speaks of our great country like Wright has. If you had two men on the street and you heard one on the street say such things about Our Country would like it !! and you wouldn't wont the person that was there with him that was listening and stood along side of him when he was saying such thing and making excuses leading your Country !!!!remember we are putting this person in charge of every part of Our country I know as for my self If Someone I knew had sat and listen to such garbage of remarks for 20 years I don't wont then making decisions for me and my Country.

I knew that CNN would NOT post my comments; they are at the "intellectual level."

Wake up people and go listen to the full speech of Rev. Wright. Take a step back from what has been tatooed in your brain for many years and look at the overall picture. Then go back to listen at Obama's speech. Put aside all the negative attack that have been going on on both sides. Look at what America needs in America and internationally. Think about America's image. I agree image should not be the only criteria but it is important these days.

America has a chance to elect a unique leader and should not be stopped by what the media is trying to do. Hillary would be good too but not great like OBAMA!!!

Is Obama the quality of person that you want to trust with your pension, health insurance and your children's future? Would you entrust your life savings to a shoemaker?

If he is so sure he's peddling what everybody wants then why is he preventing the re-votes?

Hillary has the experience – go Hillary!!!!

I have never sat in a church and heard a pastor say anything hateful about whites nor america. I wouldn't sit in a church for 20 years knowing that this pastor was a racist. To me anyone sitting in a church with a man preaching words of hate must agree with him. If anything thinks Obama will beat this they are sadly mistaken. It is so sad that in this great country of ours that this man hasn't been kicked out of the running. He shouldn't be in the senate and he shouldn't be running for president. If it was a white guy – need I say more!

American wake up and stop allowing fear to control you.

George Bush used fear to win the presidency and we are much worse off for it. Don't allow the GOP to spread fear of race, color, or creed in this election.

The stakes are too high and we need positive change in Washington that is reflective of all America. Obama represents this change and TOGETHER

americans are so use to scandals that i think we have stooped to an all time low. we cannot get enough of this and the news media is really playing it for all it's worth. stop beating this dead horse please move along to something else.

I believe CNN has decided to campaign against Obama. I observed that CNN has been really emphasizing negative things Obama the last four weeks hoping against hope that Clinton will make it.
CNN PLEASE BE ATLEAST NEUTRAL.

We must put these Polls aside and unify behind the candidate who will inevitably be the next Democratic nominee. Enough of this incompetent Republican Rule, we need to unify behind whomever the Dem Candidate will be, put aside his/her respective flaws and go to the polling stations to prevent another 8 years of Bush. Obama/Edwards '08

CNN needs to hire some people with expertise in statistics. Most of these polls have margins of error of 4-5%. Clinton and Obama have been within this margin for most of the race. You can't claim that there is a statistically significant trend when your "poll of polls" show fluctuations of a few percentage points. Stop misleading the public.

see how CNN is trying to play the same thing again again. all democrats shold be aware of this thing. CNN is going to endorse Jhon Maccain in the general election.Omaba should not accept any CNN debate in future. i thik Obama knows what CNN is doing. yes you can do it. Obama said in his speech. what a nice answer to CNN like establishment. CNN, 3 million people have wathched his speech so far and it is not necessary to repeat it over and over hare. If Americans wnat to watch what he says they can visit YOUTUBE and form their own opinion.

If he wins the nomination i will end up voting fora republican the first time in my life. I think the super deligates should really think long and hard about what he is doing to the party based on race. He can sit back and make speachs but he still has not urned his back on this man nor will he. What kind of leader will he be. A poor one. I will vote for McCain before I vote for him.

His lead is now widening….He represents real leadership and not the 'I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine' politics of the Clintons. He tells it like it is regardless of if its not the most popular thing to do, such as he did in the Rev. Wright situation.

Obama '08

Obama is an empty box with nice wrapping. You shallow fools who scream his name and tout his rhetoric, like it was some revelation of change. Hillary Clinton has been in this when he was in diapers, and a true advocate of CHANGE THAT WORKS FOR ALL AMERICANS. Unlike Obama, she is not just the latest pop-culture flavor – the latest American Idol winner. She is steadfast, a true leader, and our next president. This race is not over – not by a long shot. Divide the country if you and your followers will Mr. Obama, but this country will have its say before August, and it will not be you.

Once again, CNN.com's commenting system shows that the Hillary supporters are really crazy. It's like the Borg hive-mind, but with irrational hatred replacing cold logic.

Its quite funny that some people who comment here are so dogmatic and unrepentant.Obama is not the originator of the pastor's comment but because clinton knows well that she and her supporter are fighting a lost battle they are ready to spoil the character of a great president come fall.One thing is certain if Obama were to be in Clinton's shoe today there would have been a greater pressure on him to back out.DNC please put your house in order otherwise John Maccain is coasting to victory.

I agree with a poster from yesterday. Don't think I can vote for Rev Wright for president now. With all this media coverage, he must be a candidate.

no to Obama presidency.

Obama is a huge mistake for those who have already voted for him. Thank GOD there is a general election. If he is the Demo nominee we will all PRAY for a sound defeat. May GOD help us!

Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah
Cnn get off this topic it is not relevant news anymore !

The race for the democratic nomination is OVER… period!

Why is CNN covering this thing like it is still a contest? Obama won 11 straight contests and then won the Texas caucus to seal the deal. There is no way for her to overtake him and there is no way that the Super delegates will override the will of the people, even for a Clinton.

Clinton supporters, now is the time for democrats to put away the attacks and come together behind our party's candidate, Barack Obama.

Yes We Can
Obama 08

I believe when all is said and done Hillary will emerge the winner.

The more time goes by, the more Obama looses his spark. Imagine how he would be perceived 4 years from now! What a disaster. I am with Hillary Clinton all the way!

People need to hear more of the Reverend Wright and not let it drop. It is substantial in the way Obama has been thinking for 20 years.

And he only sat there for 20 years….and knew absolutely nothing about the guy was preaching…what a hypocrite, just like Richardson turning his back on the Clintons…birds of a feather flock together…

What this poll of pol fails to show is that McCain is ahead nationally against both democrats. That gap will widen as Clinton supporters like me jump ship and vote republican rather than vote for Obama. I will do anything in my power to defeat Obama, and if that means voting republican, I will do so. Bill Richardson is so eager to bite the hands that have fed him? I hope the rest of his career goes down in flames. He is a dispicable, rotten human being. It's no wonder he couldnt gain any traction in his own quest for the presidency. The American people could see what an ignorante and rotten human being he is.

Foreign media would have less biased coverage of the election then you do CNN. Anyhow why do people care Obama is a politician he will screw everyone over once he gets in the white house and no poetry will help him pretty up his image in the international community which is already looked upon more poorly then Clinton or McCain.

Obama is toast. It's only going to get worse.

I'm with Hillary all the way!!!
drop out Obama ! racist imbecil with no shame!
Hillary all the way!!!!

I'm glad that another mans comments didn't hurt him more than necessary, it's good to see that Americans can judge a man for who he is.

Can the American people really elect such a weak and deceitful character as Obama? I hope not!

it's all irrelevant, hillary does not have a path to the presidency. To win the nomination from here will mean destroying the party, and losing in november.

She should have got out after the texas and ohio ‘firewalls’ still left her way behind in the popular vote and delegate race. Hanging around since will be proven in the end as being incrediably selfish and damaging the party.

How long will this race between Hillary and Barack continue? It makes no sense at all for the Dems. Is there any leadership in the party? I can't see it.

Clinton is done, lets move on. McCain is loving this. Obama is not perfect but bush,clinton,bush,clinton come on. They are done let turn the page the story goes on.

Obama is unelectable.

Anna from Florida,

Why don’t you complain to YOUR own state government and governor? Neither Sen. Clinton nor Sen. Obama made the decision to change the rules!

The Democratic Party does not have anything to offer the country.

What if McCain had gone to a Church where the pastor said everything that Wright said but just used the phrase "Black People" instead of "white people?" He would certainly be asked to leave the race. Im a moderate and considered voting for Obama, but the fact that he exposes his children to this kind of hate speech makes me not even want to vote! Ther eis no way you could be expected to be elected President after being a member of a place like that.

What is so swiftboat about attending services that insight racism toward anyone?

It is mostly White people questioning why Obama maintained a relationship with a Church and Pastor that espoused such divisive rhetoric. Well, White folk act as if they have all severed ties with any and every one of their friends and family members that have ever made a racist remark. If that was the case, racism would be minimal at best.

Race and faith seem to have taken center stage in the Democratic race. How about morality? I'll bet the Clintons wouldn't care to debate this subject.

Hillary needs to win…we need her!

The more the networks talk about Reverend Wright's comments, the more times people either view or read Obama's speech from Tuesday and the stronger Obama's support becomes.

Keep it up Fox and CNN-keep running those 30 second clips-America is smarter than that.

Senator Obama simply can not be trusted… This on top of the fact that he does not have the experience that we need to Govern our Nation, I think it is safe to say that it would be one of the biggest mistakes in history to put him in office!!!
If he gets the Democratic Nod… I am turning Republican…

Barack Obama says he has good judgement. His pastor and good friend, Jeremy Wright certainly proves that point. Lol !

Clinton's are fighting so hard to get this nomination by deploying dirty politics and with the help of press who support there promotion,also the have succeeded in turning this race into racism,what happen after she got nomination,I can see democratic are doomed,Rev wright is only obama support is not obama,my friend is a thief doesn't make me a thief.

Hillary Clinton is singlehandedly destroying the Democratic party
when she could have doubled it's strength and power by taking the high road!!! Regardless of what happens from this day forward, hopefully it can be repaired and once again be productive to and for our great country. Hell has no fiery like a scorpio woman! Heaven help us all.

Barak is not for America because he prohibits a revote in Fl & MI. He plays politics, is that change. "I will follow what the DNC decides."

What change is that stand up with courage and accept the revote – primaries not cacuses!

OBAMA/08 thats it!

His lead will get narrower and narrower as the days go by. People will realize that he is just another politican spinning his spin. GO HILLARY !!!!!

Sicko are you then voting for McCain! Or Nader? And to anyone but Hillary are you for America or against America?

This was already reported a few days ago on the ticker. Except the fact that Obama's speech caused him to regain ground and tie Clinton in the polls was included in the story. What's up with reposting this article again with only half the pertinent information?

Americans are NOT falling for the arrogance, the flat out lies, the flip-flops.the I can do or say anything I want because I'm better than you Obama, No thanks…

Obama is a good man but his speech does not explain why he sat through these sermons for so many years. He questions Hillary Clinton on judgment and he has not made good decisions. He wants to change the page but most of his advisor's worked for Bill Clinton.

I saw where the Gallop Poll had Hillary ahead of Obama and McCain both.

Does CNN manipulate the polls to show hat their favorite is head??

This should read… 'Obama regains the lead despite tough week'… He was behind all week. Objective reporting. Is that too much to ask?

Obama is a man sent by God from above to bring change to the whole universe, there is no doubt about it. If America misses this opportunity there will be no hope of human existence in the next ten years because there are so many crisis in the wolrd today. Let all of us accept this man, vote for him and receive this change for us and our up-coming generation. This Obama is great and there is a quality of unifying the world in him. dont give your vote to some one who is not ready to bring unity in a country.

Finally, Obama is under scrutiny. It's okay when tough questions are asked about Senators McCain and Clinton. Heaven forbid we ask anything tough or direct to Obama. He is after all only seeking the highest office in the land. I think we should scrutinize him as much as the other two candidates because in all honesty he does have the least experience.

You know I read this site everyday…we are so past all of this Obama Wright stuff. So why does CNN keep cycling this crap on this web page. It gets cycled out…then somehow…it's back on top. Now I'm beginning to wonder if CNN wants to keep fueling this mess. And something else…how come CNN keeps playing Wrights clips over and over. We know what he said…do we have to keep seeing it over and over. I think CNN needs to move on to something else in the news…like the issues that effect Americans everyday…Not this crap.

Oh shut up CNN. You're so transparent.

Meant his grandmother, not his mother as being referred to as "a typical white person"…

The Hillbots have been complaining and endorsing Billary's negative politics from the get-go. The Hillbots will continue to whine and stomp their feet until the nomination is made and whine "unfair" when Obama wins the nomination. Tough luck, Hillbots. This country is smarter than you are.

Anna, you obviously don't know what u are talking about.. Your own legislature decided not to redo the vote in any way shape or form. Blame your governor for your disenfranchisement by not following the rules not the DNC or the candidates.

The primaries are not over. Hillary is ahead in PA and there are still several primaries to go. At this point neither candidate can win with pledged delegates. The superdelegates still need to weigh in, plus there is still MI and FL to consider. Anything can happen between now and the convention.

I don't care who the president is Hillary or Obama, I am concerned with my life and how a president can improve my life and the life of other voters. My friends in Pennsylvania are disenchanted with Obama's valiant speeches and voluminous words. They say that people who speak most fail to act/ implement what they say…. I trust them..Obama himself is a very controversial figure
Support truth use brains support america…support Hillary

Again CNN is trying to desperately keep this story alive. simply amazing!! Your something else CNN. Its sad to see that america doesnt seem ready to make this huge and monumental step. There are obviously deep rooted issues still within this nation, and most would rather live in denial that they exist. the proof of this is articles like these that keep regurgitating. Who's behind them???

Perhaps it's due to the fact that, in my opinion, we are starting to see a new side of Obama, a side that shows he is not perfect as some would like to think and he has his weakness, and I have to admit that based on last week, I think we are better off having Hillary to try to beat Mccain. Mccain is going to use this racial issues against Obama and republicans will not like to hear things such as "typical white person" and undecided voters (like me) may not like it either.

I do see that his percentages are dropping somewhat, but I don't see a "huge-drop" or a "freefall." This is just typical. Some "hand selected, agenda based" polls get blown out of proportion on a slow news day.

CNN, here is your gotch ya moment:

On last Thursday, this is what you said Poll: Clinton takes national lead over Obama.

Today, this is what you are saying: Obama's lead narrows.

Am I supposed to believe that he's struggling?

Stop playing with the words. This is an improvement from last week.
Yes, the american people have seen the true story and how the media twisted the story.

Thanks God the Internet is here, otherwise CNN would have given this primary to the Clintons.

Obama will keep on playing the same old dogged rusty politics
of race and all those issues inspite of syaing lets turn a page in history and make me the president…..What a pure HYPOCRITE?
I am an idependent who tthinks Hillary is a much more desrving candidate for who she is……

This just in: A Poll of Mathematicians finds thats it is categorically and mathematically impossible for Clinton to win the nomination. Clinton responded today by saying that each candidate has 'fine mathematical skills' but it is the superdelegates, 'not irrefutable math, logic, or reason' which will determine the nominee.

It has been said that this race is not about race but all over the news it is being said that Obama must get the white male vote to win. It sounds like you are saying that Obama can't win unless the white man approves, so tell me what does that say about the country?

Don't be fooled by sound bites and media spin this election year. Do your own research for the full FACTS.

Obama '08

its not what someones preacher says but what the candidate thinks!

Ummm May i ask if you are blind? or just plain crazy

If you call that widening then I hope it continues. I wish the Obama campaign would stick to the issues.

CNN, please move on and please remove this offensive and divisive picture. You've played the card, it's enough.

Cover topics important to ALL Americans and move away for this so over topic of Rev. Wright.

I for one think that it is an absolute double standard that Senator Obama would have o be held responsible for someone else's words…considering you have given McCain/Hague and Clinton/Ferrero a free ride.

Move on to the economy, healthcare, the Iraq war disaster…things that matter!

yes, america should be focusing on the issues that affect all man besides focusing on race. This country will never ever move ahead if we let race and negativity be the center focus of this election. Hiliary and her campaign staff needs to go somewhere and hide because she and her husband have proved to the world that they only care about having power. Grow up hiliary. angela

Yes, the polls narrow and will continue to do so!

I wonder why Obama doesn't want a re-vote in Michigan & Florida? I hear him speak of rules, but he didn't follow rules when he ran TV ads in Florida, I guess it's different if he's the one braking the rules!

Uncounted in Florida

I agree with the last comment. Obama's lead is widening. Unfortunately, you guys in the media play with words more than ANY politician could. Your words don't carry much weight anymore and the public is starting to see it. There is no truth in reporting…just biased subversion

Obama for President!

Obama doesn't have a prayer in the general election.

Continuing to use the picture of Obama and Wright (5 days as a "banner headline" and now linked to this story) shows CNN's bias. For gosh sakes…there are other pictures our there. Show some balance and take the picture off your website….

Too little, too late for Hillary because of the math. Hillary has basically lost and is now playing the role of Ron Huckabee, i.e., hoping for something really bad to happen to Obama before the convention and/or running for 2012. The problem is that Hillary is dividing the Democratic party in the interim and lessening the chances of beating McCain.

But this is just one week, and a week that didn't make any difference because there was no voting, so it was a good week to air any dirty laundry and get it out in the open.

I think Bill is intectually corrupted and Hillary is intellectually bankcrupt

At first I thought you all HATED Obama because it seem like every day you were reporting something on him. Until I realize this must be LOVE…. I notice you have only kept the spotlight on him, rather it's good or bad… bad press is better than no press.

It's either McCain or Obama that you have a report on and I notice once again that Hillary is forgotten. It seem as if she is not in the race, so quiet. That you are really focusing on the first runners…. So thanks, believe it or not you are only helping him.

Obama/Edwards08

this hold thing about race has hit every home in the world, this is a good thing because, there is not one house in this world where people has or not agree one thing or another, ur wife,husband.children or other friends or family, they have thier there opinions or believe that not up to ur believes, so u gone to disown them, i do not think so,so think about this and u will so, their are alot of people, that is not the same as u.

Obviously the views, sentiments, and political interests of Dr. Jeremiah Wright toward America are not a reflection upon those of Senator Obama's. Therefore, we, as a nation, need to challenge ourselves and move beyond race, gender and any other matters that will not provide us good health care, a sound education for our children and the great reputation of our country abroad like Obama often reminds us all of.

Shame on you CNN for trying to put a negative spin to this good news. Your title should read:
Obama reclaims lead on National polls, despite Wright controversy"
You are not as objective as MSNBC.

voting for mccain if obama is the nominee

I know the left and the right is trying to destroy Sen.Obama but i believe the lord will protect Sen.Obama…im praying for you Senator.

senator obama and the democrats have lost my vote. John McCain
will get my vote

And once again the media finds another way to get a picture of Obama and Wright into a story. Kind of pathetic, isn't it.

Rev. Wright controversry really showed us who Barak really is. Did the so call great speach help – in my view no because he only gave it because of Wright controversy.

Barak would get my vote if only he really shows a great love for our great Nation.

Ya think so, do ya CNN? If it weren't for your damage control for this useless hack he would be long gone. The coming of Obama is a disaster for this country.

How come you cnn is giving obama a hand in winning the primarys and not doing a better job of being fair to both people, it seem to me 90% of of your story go for obama. ! do the DNC think there wont be a high price to be paid for fl, mi. I will vote for the rep for the first time in 16yrs if no revote is held and the people have there vote.

I hope Hillary ends up being our next president , at least there is no doubt in our minds that she will help all people no matter what there race or religion happens to be.

I don't believe Mr. Obama is ll he claims to be , I don't believe his stories about not hearing any anti American speeches while he was in church for twenty years. In my opinion he will say anything to get the nomination , I really don't believe he is being truthful . I do believe that he heard more than he is saying and that a lot of what he heard sunk in and he believes a lot of it. As the same goes for his wife after hearing what she said about being proud of america for the first time in her life. Well I am proud of america every time I wake up a free man., I am a disabled Vietnam vet and I LOVE THIS COUNTRY AND WILL BACK HILLARY CLINTON ALL THE WAY TO THE END WIN OR LOOSE.

Sincerly
Marion J. Price

interesting if you look at the "new in the ticker" at this time Obama's name is mentioned 7 times and Clinton's only 2 times (both in negative light). As a liberal democrat, I have been a fan of CNN for year, but I never thought I would hear myself say that Fox news is fair and balanced. It's so obvious that CNN adores Obama.

P.S. I've posted numerous times and have yet to get a comment posted. Not sure why I keep trying. Perhaps it's my "hope" that CNN will start to cover things fairly. Every time they start to take a tougher look at Obama, they back off 3 steps and then report anything they can that puts BO in a positive light.

Just wondering how much longer you (CNN) are going to keep this picture of Obama and Rev. Wright in front of us. You just can't let it go…can you?

One has to wonder why this is an issue. Could it be because the media and Clintonites wont drop it? The Clinton New Network has always been in their pocket.

As the cliche goes, "it aint over till the fat lady sings." Well that's the way it is with Hillary. Up here in North east PA, there is little question that she will win PA and go on to win most of the remaining primary states. We wonder what all the pundits will say, when she raps up this nomination? Come on guys experience dosn't count, give us a break. Would your news station hire anyone for an important job that had little or no resume, We thin not. Barack Obma, is a man who one day could and probably should be president, but fill up that resume, then get serious about the most important and influential job in the world, president of the US.

Polls will move up and down all depending of what is happening on the arena. Pa-ssports, pa-triotism, pa-stors etc.. Now just about anything could happen depending on what the media wants.

I am Soooooo tired of hearing about this…and I'm a 'Hillraiser'…
….seems like everone has dropped this except for the media……sad.

I could care less about speech. Obama has his head in the clouds and what his pastor said is WRONG!!! I would never stay in an environment where someone I looked up to as a spiritual advisor spoke such words. We have alot to find out about Obama and he says whatever it takes to appease people but never seems to address the real issues!!! Hillary 08 or no vote!

Hillary all the way.. Obama is so not ready for the job..

The press should report the analysis and facts such as in Texas primary Hillary won more than a million voters yet Obama got more delegates. As Bill Clinton had pointed out, if Democratic primaries worked like GoP then Hillary had already won the nominee. Press is always painting rosy pictures of Illonois senator and try to negate Hillary's image and potential always. No wonder she has to trust on voters. Hillary will win as Americans are not naive.

I KNOW HOW EVERYONE IS MAD OVER THE OF REV.J WRIGHT,HOWEVER I REALLY FEEL WE NEED TO MOVE ON FROM THIS ISSUE IT'S DRAGED ON TOO MUCH ,WE ALL KNOW THE WORDS WAS NOT NICE WORDS BUT I BET WE ALL AT SOMETIME OR ANOTHER HEARD A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER SAY A WORD ABOUT THE OTHER RACE TO MAKE YOU CHRING ,SEN.OBAMA IS VERY REAL AND TRUTHFULL ,AMERICA THEY WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH.

Just a minor hiccup.
Check the polls next week, Obama's lead will widden agian.
God bless America.
God belss Obama.

Well to me Barack Obama is like a tradior to me because if he loves his country so much when he heard something like this he would of stopped his attendence to this church.

Also Obama has always said we need to get all thise old folks running our counrty out and I dont know why if he has the old folks Ted Kennedy and Kerry. Also what about all the change he even has not done any at all. first yu can start with his campaghin all his advisors are FORMER CLINTON ADVISORS WHEN THE CLINTONS WON WON WON WON THE WHITE HOUSE.

NOW SHOULD I GO ON!!!!!!

Now let's get this straight about the Florida turnout. The main issue on the ballot was a referendum on lowing property tax. Now homeowners was very excited about voting for this referendum, so they came out heavely to cast their vote. The presidential vote was only an add-on. Many young people did not even vote, because they could care less about the referendum. I wish Florida was allowed to re-vote, with the canidates campaigning here. The media would be surprised at the out-come. You have four major colleges in Florida, and countless other colleges.Those young voters want to attend just one Obama rally. Yes you would really be surprised at the out-come. Halliary definately wouldn't carry the lead she had in the first voting.

I hope you hit rock bottom. You want to say on the one hand, Hillary was only serving tea and cookies as First Lady, then on the other blame her for NAFTA? Which is it? I hope she beats you really bad in the remaining primaries. I will write her in if you are the nominee.

How can you deny any knowledge after 20 years of exposure? It insults the intelligence. When you refer to your own grandmother as a "typical white" person, it insults the intelligence. We're not stupid, even if we can be misled. Obama has only three years of experience in the senate, but 20 years of experience listening to the his "spiritual" advisor. You do the math.

It's not just about Rev. Wright ..It is how the media played on the fears of some "whites" in this country and how mainly the right wing folks tapped into those fears…Just think about it if Obama was blonde haired and blue eyed his "typical white women" comments would have not been blown up in the media. Many forgetting that for him to dislike whites would be the same as disliking a part of himself. How insane is this….Duh!!!!

After " A MORE PERFECT UNION" speech, Bill Richardson endorement why should President Carter, vice President Al Gore wait to talk sense into Hilarys mind. Do they want a Democrat to win in november, I hope so, sometimes as A European I have my doubts. Mr President and Vice President show some guts as Senator Barack Obama did with his historic speech. After FDR , JFK it's Obama time. A high morale profile president on his way, you Americans have waited long enough for such a man. Mr. Carter and Mr. Gore, be brave take a stand NOW.

The more people get to know Obama, the more people realize his true color; he is where he is because first people thought he is different, he is a new hope who can bring real change to washington politics, but people now knows he is just another dirty politician, if not dirtier; he only want to change what is not good for himself, when he feels the change might not be good for him, he will insist "the rule is rule".

He no way will win this election, actually because his wrong moves, he has finished as a leader of black community, and another good young black politician will emerge and replace him as the leader and hope of black people.

The reason he entered this race is just becasue he got some fame in 2004, he wanted to be more famous, he wanted to be more powerful, it is all about himself.

Forgot to mention that it's recently gone back up again. Thanks CNN.

Think of all the things OUR own pastors have said that we did NOT agree with……. Americans are very smart, and understand this. Americans are awesome when we are UNITED.
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

And it's going to narrow down further more. People are finally seeing who's the stronger candidate. Obama is a conventional politician afterall. Obama's boat is starting to fill-up with snakes, back-biters and rats, and will sink so deep!!

NOBAMA,NEVER!!

HILLARY 08!!!!

Obama is a fraud and unfit to be President of this great nation. As a loyal democrat, if Obama is the nominee I will surely vote for Mccain. At least I know where John truly stands, and that he loves this nation and isn't a johnny come lately.

Now if Hillary can just increase that lead to about 75/25, she could (possibly) win the nomination. She's getting close! Also, the moon moves about 1″ closer to Pluto every year.

as you may have gathered some americans have questions & possibily what may be considered issuses with your news cast(s) for instance as we embark on what many say is history in the making your news agency has not visited would this be possible in the republican party (g.o.p.) a african american male & caucasian woman going for the highest office in our nation and as race has entered into the conversation the historical context that is apparent white woman and black men. and how those prejudices may still linger and how they may be impacting the current presidential campaign

The problem for someone who relies on speeches and not on substance is when something attacks your appearance it has a HUGE effect on your numbers. All flash no substance and it shows when things like this happen. The People like how Obama talks but when you scuff the silver man it shows.
Its time for Democrats to stop being pie in the sky. If we are going to take the White House we need a leader who isn't afraid to get down and fight. We need someone who has had 15 years of vetting and we know what to expect from the other side. Hilary Clinton can win the country and its time to unite behind her. Allow the Florida and Michigan people to vote again and Hilary will win.
Who knows what they will dig up next about Sen. Obama?

I used to be a Hillary supporter, but I'm disgusted with the way her campaign has used every slimy , devious tactic in the book to denigrate Obama. Her endless "fighting" might go well with some people but to me it's playing into the hands of John McCain. I have concluded that if you take into account the disillusioned Dems like me McCain will win 60%-40% if she 's the nominee. Well done indeed! Great bit of work!

Honor – doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching. Talk about your honor, Senator Obama. Were you lying? Did you speak up in Church when the Reverend went on his rampages? When the news first came out about the Reverend, Senator Obama said that if he was present in the Church and Reverend Wright said something that he did not agree with, he would have spoke up and said something. Now in this latest speech, he said that he has been present when the Reverend has spoken this way. So, Senator, what did you do? Did you tell the Reverend that you did not agree? Not now, but then, when it happened?
Also, you cannot talk about racial stereotypes and then say "typical white". That is outrageous from anyone in this day and age.
I am a Retired Navy Chief who has worked side-by-side with people of different nationalities, races, religions, gender, and sexual orientation. It is really crazy to see that military Americans are more accepting and tolerant than civilian Americans (civilian = civil ????)

I see that Obama refused to exclude himself from his pastor. That shows that he has very poor judgement in his choice of mentors. If he is showing such such poor judgement in something like this then I deifintely would not like him to hold the highest official position in America.

I find the Obama campaign complains about everything that goes against them. They want to be right all the time and nobody should question the things they do. Always using the race card to everything. If you cant stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

As for the endorsement from Bill Richardson…..well he is a turncoat and maybe he was offered the VP position if Obama is elected the nominee. People like Bill Richardson should never be trusted. If he can treat a friend like that, imagine what he will do to his enemies. I hope the latino people turn against him and if he ever tries to run for office again, they should vote against him.

Anyway, Clinton is the stronger candidate and she will win even if these turncoats go against her. When she is elected, she should totally ignore these kind of people because they are untrustworthy even if they are democrats.

Why would you elect anyone president that would throw his own grandmother to the political wolves to distract from the Rev. Wright issues and then even call your own grandmother a "typical white person"?

Obama needs to quit, he has already sold out and hurt the ones that love him. He may be president some day but a what cost.

The bible says; "What does it gain a man to get the whole world and lose his own soul."

Obama is trading his soul for politics.

Mr Obama can claim he disagrees with the Reverends views and change his story a few times but the Rev. Wrights sermons are disgusting. How a person could sit in a church of all places for that long and listen to a Reverend with these obvious views is beyound me!? If I had any inkling of the mans views I would probably switch to another church ESPECIALLY when its the Reverend who preaches. I have some serious doubts about Mr Obamas company he keeps! Along with his slumlord friend, seems Mr Obama does not have a clean past either.

Obama won't shy away from controversy, but will seek opportunities to utilize real moments as teachable moments: that is what genuine national Leadership calls for today. He is the real deal and will help LEAD us ALL through a national transformation to a much better place than we are today.

The American people better wake up and realize this affects all of us, this man is Obama's mentor. If we think the repubs won't exploit this in the gen election we are sadly mistaken. The dems will lose in the fall if Obama is the candidate. No one is better at making us afraid than the repubs. "Think"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We get it CNN – the Wright controversy has hurt Obama. That's about as controversial a statement as saying Former Governor Spitzer may have messed up with the call girl scandal. Isn't it about time news networks let this one go or at least leave it until the general elections? I don't see a new angle emerging to the controversy.

Of course the polls are going out of his favor! He is finally being exposed to the American People and they are questiong his judgment, his patriotism and his loyalties.

If any of the other potential presidential nominees had been attending a church in which the religious leader was preaching hatred and anti-American would any of those candidates still be in this race? Is there a double standard that is in existence right now? The candidate would be asked by its party to step down immediately! So, why has BHO not been asked to step down?

How can anyone make a claim to good judgment when he chose to sit in a church for 20 years and listen to this hatred and then expose his children to this hatred? How can someone say they are not being influenced when listening to this for years – almost half his life?

By donating thousands of dollars and attending this church for almost half his life, isn't Obama just perpetuating the hateful rhetoric and maintaining the divide?

I am glad to see that people are finally waking up to see what is hiding behind all the rhetoric! I hope that more people continue to wake up and see what is really there! The list is getting longer…..

Hillary '08

obama '08
for life

When is the Obama going to advise us as to the position in his administration that he will be holding for the grand and glorious Jeremiah Wright.

As expected during a 6 week pause in the Democratic primaries.

Let the mud-slinging continue! Nothing else goin' on.

The truth is beginning to surface about Obama and his beliefs, and people don't like what they are hearing, nor his weak attempts to call this man his "family" but whom he disagrees with. OK, so where were you when he was preaching this stuff for 20 years? Right in the pews, Senator. Of course the poll numbers are down. And you can't blame Hillary for this mess.

be positive CNN, Obama shows his leadership on race, he is come back in poll, most all he is restablishing even more stronger connection with voters who were distracted by media and paster' comment, at the end, voters are looking at what Obama believes where he stands, because you can't be respondseble for what your pastor says. both Clinton and John McCain have their own controversy pastors as well. voters are smart enough to use their own brain and heart and mind, Obama is the only one has sound judgement, the only one has not take any lobbyists money who will drain out the voices of America people, he is the only one didn't doesn't and will not embrace Bush' policies.

NOT WORRIED. RATINGS WILL GO BACK UP SHORTLY.

It is unfortunate that Obama's Pastor was allowed to speak through the media. It is also obvious that there exists much controversy over what Rev Wright had to say. You cannot go back in time and try to conjecture Obama's early life with this man ,right or wrong. I believe many people were shocked at what Wright had to say about America, as I was; however, we need to move on and form our own opinions as voters, as to who we would choose for the Presidency.

this is really getting to be old news!!
for anyone who is adult enough, what this pastor says has no relevance to how Senator Obama thinks or feels
Barack is an intelligent individual with his own mind and *voice*
I think americans should move on

hopefully, soon enough his "God like" vail will drop……..

We all know that this has been one of the most dreadful attacks yet from the Clintons(though they pretend to have nothing to do with it) but here's where I am strongly positive:

If Hillary didn't destroy Obama with this one, then she better start packing her bags because this might as well be 'the beginning of the end'

After Pennsylvania, Hillary has no other chances of winning!
Any attempt to continue will only be meant to tear down the party further.

God Bless Senator Obama and his family!

Obama,
You can stand on the side of your Mentor as much as you
like but Wrights and """your"""message to the American people is already engraved
in their hearts """""God D…….America""""""
You and your Mentor will never make this go away and I Pray to God that
the American people will never forgive you!

I imagine CNN will not let this statement go through
as so many of my comments. I wonder why???

Wright's swift boat attack on Obama has convinced me! I will not vote for Clinton either.

CNN…..the new Fox News….tabloid journalism at it's best! Why not report that after you unfairly played clips of a 30+ minute sermon, only showing the most inflamatory parts, and reletless bashing of Obama, that his ratings went down but he's still ahead of Billary….I, for one, will NEVER AGAIN VOTE FOR A CLINTON. THANK YOU CNN FOR HELPING ME MAKE THAT DECISION.

Patriotic Americans will not forget those words and images from the U-tube when they go to vote again.

It all makes sense why the candidate's spouse says she is proud to be American for the first time. Why the vcandidate does not show respect during national anthem playing. The brainwashing can have such a long-lasting effect.

No wonder he is shaken up. He is smart to realize that he cannot stop this bleeding.

There are some of us who knows that Hillary's only hope is that Obama will slip up for her to be the nominee. In the mean time she will cotinue to divide the party, trying her utmost best, making to more difficult for Barack to win the race in November. Then she will sit back (if he losses) and say "I told you so". She knows very well what the poll says, but she is a very poor looser,and so is Bill. Let me say this to Bill – if you (Bill) want to be on the winning team, come out and endorse Barack. We know that you want to.

This guy is finished!!!
I am not voting for him bc he does not support my right to vote.

Instead of being concerened about the impact of Pastor Wright on Senator Obama why isn't anyone trying to expose how this tape was pieced together. The ten second sound bites have been spliced together from different sermons and date back for years, some in 2003. This is dirty poltics and dirty campainging. How many times have we sat in the pews and our pastor has stepped on our toes? I agree it sounded awful what we heard. But that's just it ,we only heard what the media and the conspirators against Senator Obama wanted us to hear. If people believed Barack Obama didn't have any experience I can say he has plenty now because the Clinton's have tried almost everything and he still comes out smelling like a rose.

Sen. Obama's handling of this controversy demonstrates the ability needed in a president to deal with difficult situations.

Instead of waiting for the emergency 3 a.m. call in the White House emphasized by Sen. Clinton, he will be able to diplomatically solve the crisis by the 4 p.m. call the day before the potential problem.

Preventing a disease, either physical or diplomatic, is always better than treating the sickness.

Remember all you TYPICAL americans that you can write in your choice. you do not have to fill in a spot by name. If you are like me i do not believe i can vote for Mccain and if Barak and his religious adviser and a few other hanger ons that seem to think they are on the bandwagon and we democrats do not like the choice on the ballot hand write in your choice. at least you have some say vice voting republican. We need to hear about solutions not more rhetoric about what is wrong.

Get real. He has lost his lead. It's down to a 45/45 or a 46/46 or a 46/45 split within the margin of error.

By the end of next week he'll be in the upper 30s.

Of course they make a difference! It doesn't matter how good Obama is at giving speeches, it doesn't explain why anyone would stay and continue to listen to such hateful comments.

Obama's speech on race was very good, however it didn't answer the real question. Me personally I don't care were you are from and what you look like, I have never heard of any spiritual leader speaking like that, and it's very disturbing if you continue to listen.

Real leadership would speak of love, a path to peace and acceptance. This is not the person I would ever want to be President.

Please. Thats because the undecided has finally made up their minds, which is fine, but he still has a great number thats staying no matter what , white blacks, latino etc.

Get out hillary; now!

Obama 08″

I agree the sound bites are controversial but I think it is not fair to just use the sound bites and not put the whole sermon out of text. Obama is a good man and I think poeple can see that. There is no wrong doing by sitting at those pews. Even the Clintons knew Rev. Wright. No wonder they did not give input to the controversy about this. I hope poeple really do look at this and see there was really nothing to worry about in Obama. We have to look at the facts. We all know conservative white community churchs hold some controversial sermons that have prominents going to those pews. Lets not kid our selves. Let me ask and answer a few questions I think on this. Did Obama give that sermon? No. Did Obama endorse those words made by Pastor Wright? No. Is Obama responsible for his own words? Yes. Good man Obama. Keep it stong and positive. From a White man who knows the facts. Please who ever wins this nomination. Dems UNITE!

Who cares about these national Polls. The primaries are over, Hillary is done. This is the Media, still holding onto high hopes for the Clintons to make the White House. Please stop the false hope.

OBAMA'S LEAD IS WIDENING – NOT NARROWING.

AMERICA IS SEEING FIRSTHAND HOW THE CLINTONS AND THE CERTAIN MEDIA OUTLETS ARE TRYING TO MAKE THIS INTO A RACE ISSUE, WHEN IN FACT THE REAL ISSUES ARE WHATS AFFECTING OUR COUNTRY RIGHT NOW , SUCH AS THE ECONOMY, HEALTHCARE, SCHOOLS, BANKING REFORMS, MORTGAGE REFORMS AND THE SUCH.

AMERICANS ARE NOT FALLING FOR THE " SLIGHT OF HAND" BEING PLAYED BY THE MEDIA.

WE'RE STICKING TO OUR ISSUES THAT BARACK OBAMA WILL CERTAINLY ADDRESS.

OBAMA '08 : REAL CHANGE FOR REAL AMERICA