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I have voted Republican in the past so I guess I am an Independent for Hillary, but I could not in all good conscience vote for Barack Obama no matter what party affiliation he has. So I most certainly will vote for John McCain if Hillary loses to Obama. I lean Democrat but like some of the Republicans as well. I don't vote the party, I vote the values and judgement of the candidate.

Vote for the person, not the race, gender, or party.

Butt hurt Hillary supporters

You have three good candidates that personally I like all of them but for two of them I know where they stand, I know their experience and I know what I expect -with Obama I know none of the above. I like Hilleary but I will not be disappointed with McCain.

I guess there's a reason they're known as "DUMBOCRATS."

GORE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Barack don't make it, I will not vote for McCain. I'd rather vote for Nader or uncommited or just stay at home.

plus obama and wright are WRONG for America.

i will never forget how cowardly obama looked when interviewed by CNN after Wright tapes hit. His head tilted, liar, ... not presidential at all.

at least Hillary has some balls.
(who cares where they came from)

Hillary supporters need to give more vote support instead of all the games. The Clintons are playing the only game they can play, 25 touchdowns behind, this game is over!!!!

For all those willing to support another party and switch sides. YOU DESERVE EXACTLY WHAT YOU GET!

Hillary- President of the Unites States of America

We will support you all the way!!

Hillary- the nomination will be yours, otherwise you should run independent

ALL HALE REPUBLICANS!

Democrats have no chance they're too stalinist on how to choose a candidate.

defect to McCain ARE YOU CRAZY???? DID YOU HEAR HIS OUTRAGEOUS FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPPECH?? THE MAN IS IN SANE.

Hillary... because she is the democrat I want to see nominated for her policy/approach/smarts/endorsees/etc

McCain... because I think his focus on military is better than a goofy "change" platform.

obama... stay in the crib until you can come out being ORIGINAL.

I think its an insult to both Hillary and Obama if their supporters don't vote for the other if nominated. I support Obama but I will support Hillary if she wins the nomination. To say that you will never vote for the other is not being a loyal democrat and disrespecting the party.

Polls are inherently unreliable, and polls about what people "will do if..." are even moreso. There is a lot of animosity between Clinton and Obama supporters right now, but it will cool off after the convention. The only way these voters won't end up supporting the Democratic nominee on election day is if the loser runs as an independent.

I am so glad some poll captured many of our sentimnets. that should come as a bitter bill to BO, who so arrogantly declard that Hillary's supporters would vote for him but not the other way around. Seems to me he is the one dividing the party. The reason that many of us feel that way is really coz of our perception that the MSM has not been fair to Hillary. too late now.

I don't buy this poll at all. At first it was a tough decision to decide for Obama or Clinton. However, now that I am sure that I made the right decision on supporting Obama. I have been extremely disappointed with Clintons deceptive behavior and if by chance she wins the nomination I do not think that she will win because regardless of what this poll says, Obama supporters are strong and will be OUTRAGED!

MCCAIN IS A WAR MONERING OLD IDIOT WHO IS STUCK IN THE VIET NAM ERA AND HAS NO COMMON SENSE. I JUST HERAD HIS OUTRAGEOUS FOEIGN POLICY SPEECH. GOOO HELP US IF HE IS PRESIDENT!!!!!!

I am now suffering from DEM burn out... I will be checking these blogs now and then but for now I am taking a long break.....It is so heart breaking to see the big DIVSION within the DEM party. And from what I can see the DEM party is now broken... With all this bitterness (Thanks to Billary Clinton) after the nomination I do not see any chance of healing...Time for a new viable Third Party in U.S. politics??

Look, if Barack Obama was behind in the popular vote, pledged delegates and the states won he would have been asked to drop out period! End of story.

The leadership of the DNC act like they are afraid of Clinton.

Hillary is toast, Obama will be your next president, end of story.

I hope that 28% is going to be the first in line to go fight in the Iran war.

This is ridiculous. Way to go, Democrats. Let's just sacrifice the war, sacrifice the economy, sacrifice everything we've been waiting for for years just because of our selfish emotions. Shame on you. Let's just have a third Bush term, at least then we won't have to stop complaining.

Bull!

So the women that say they want Hillary for President are going to vote for John McCain that is pledging to appoint judges to the Supreme Court that will most likely overturn Roe vs. Wade? This really is the silly season!

will cnn and fox now give free air time to the others runing for prz?

I imagine that these people think this now, but will change their minds come fall.

Clinton supporters think like Clinton . . . just another devious way, to try and influence the superdelegates, I'm sure.

I'm a long time centrist democrat and I'll vote for McCain if Obama becomes the nominee. And, I'm so sick and tired of the biased liberal media outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, and NY Times favoring Obama.
Shame on you!

Are you for seriousness? How many Obama supporters will jump ship and vote for the white olde man vs. the unaffectionate woman??

If Hillary does not get the nomination, then the best candidate to lead this country would be the Republican guy.

Su much for Obama judgement and loyalty, for 20 years to a preacher of hate.

Makes perfect sense to me – Obama is no where near ready to lead this country. MCcain would be better than Obama.
Hillary is the best!

I live in Michigan and my vote from primary doesn't count . How can Howard Dean, Jennifer Granholm and the rest of famous officials from democratic party even expect me to vote. I am not going to vote for McCain either but I am sure that democrats are going to come up short with votes in blue states Michigan and Florida.

Just proving once again that hard-core Clintonistas are not true democrats and favor petty destructive divisiveness over unity and common goals.

No democrat in their right mind would vote for four more years of Bush's policies under McCain. Think, people! Is your anger worth more years of what we've had to endure as a nation for the past eight?

Someone bring me the popcorn, my cigarettes and a soda. This is better than a soap opera.

I personally have not decided on which dem candidate I will support when its N.C.'s turn. But . . . I bet the Republicans are loving this one. You may be paying $9.00 for gas just like the Europeans when McCain gets into office.

I don't vote for the Party, I vote for the person.

I will never ever vote for another Clinton, especially one who can not tell the truth. I can not in good faith vote for someone so untrustworthy.

wow i guess its cool to delete my post just cuase they arent for demecrats fighting it out genious cnn

What does it matter in March. If this poll was in late October then it would be a problem for Obama. Anyone investigate the story that Bill Clinton has attended Rev. Wright's church yet? Wolf Blizer or Anderson Cooper, you guys need to get on this.

Yup and I am one of those voters. I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA and neither is my family. I do not want to vote for MCCain so I will probably vote independant along with my other siblings but Obama, never.

PLEDGED DELEGATES IS MY DECIDING FACTOR.

I agree with Matthew. I wish Obama had waited. For all those people who believe experience is important, most of Hillary's supporters, Obama will not cut it in November. Unfortunately, Mccain will easy take the presidency. I hope the superdelegates are paying attention.

I too would vote for McCain if Obama is the democratic candidate. I cannot with good conscience vote for someone who has belonged for 20 years to a church that is afrocentric and racists. We need a President that is loyal to this country to unify it. We need a President that has the judgment to leave a church that calls for a non-negotiable commitment to Africa. Oprah left, why didn't Obama?????

GO HILLARY!

I will not vote for McCain regardless of who is the democratic nominee is. I cannot afford another 4 years of Bush. NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Racism is alive and well in America. Can you imagine after 8 years of Bush a Democrat making an utterly moronic statement like that?

There is little hope for the people of this country and this poll proves that.

How does this make any sense?!? Who did they poll? 6 graders?!?

So, these people are saying "if the candidate that I want doesn't win the Democratic Nominee then I will vote for someone that has the complete opposite views of my original choice."

Real smart...and really effective...

I am voting for experience and the two "Typical White Persons" running have that.

so lets get this straight;;; so she can then run again in 2012?!
real team player,this lying scum. I vow to switch parties if this is the case.I will wash my hands eternally from the Dem party .

Such ridiculous polls should be disregarded – it is a bid to influence/steal the nomination for the Clintons. What they cannot get through the front door, they pursue through the back door. That is the Clintons for you!!!

Hey genius, it is THIS NOVEMBER NOT NEXT NOVEMBER! If they show up to vote Next November then they blew their shot entirely in the Presidential bid. Does anyone check this ticker?

We voted George Bush – twice! and look at what has happened. Let's not make the same mistake again by voting for Hillary "more-of-the-same" Clinton. American Citizens, please vote for Barrack Obama – our future depends on it.

Switch, come on, just another lie and fear tactic...the Clinton paradigm.

Hey genius, it is THIS NOVEMBER NOT NEXT NOVEMBER!

I think that 28% figure is much too low. John Mccain will be are next president if Obama gets the nomination.

Is that 28% that would vote for McCain the same 28% that are republicans that voted for Hillary in the first place just to prolong the DNC's agony?

that is ridiculous. hillary is a terrible candidate and would be a terrible president. good riddance.

obama 08

Dear Hillary, Thanks for dragging Future Nominee Obama down into the mud so far that he and the Democratic Party won't be able to get up.

It beggers belief! Are you a Democrat or not??????????????

The "surge" in Iraq succeeded....and so will this "surge" of moderate Dems who can see through the grossly inexperience and mostly superficial Barack Obama.

"HOPE" is not a method....only a nice sound bite!

Thank you

People will be voting for the party and what that party represents. The difference between Obama and Hillary are very small when it comes to issues that concern everyone. But it seems people are more inclined to vote on personality. Right now Obama is leading and Democrats of all shades should rally behind their man to ensure that those issues are solved beginning January 2009.

And then the Democratic Party, really becomes the smallest.

Party of Three.. For there is bound to be another "New Born" come on.

the scene.

Obama offered a campaign that would have been better for any Democrat nominee. Clinton offered a win-at-all cost campaign.
The Clinton's win-at-all cost campaign will make it easier to have a Republican president.

It is true if HILLARY is not the candidate I will write her in on my ballot.

So be it if that helps McCain! SO!

You're missing the point. I'm one of those who would consider voting for McCain, not because of my anger over Clinton not getting the nomination, but because I want an intelligent, experienced moderate in the White House. Barack Obama is smart, but not experience. We've seen what happens when you elect someone not ready to be president.

Breaking ranks because one or the other does not get the nomination is the most ignorant and irresponsible perspective I have ever heard. It should be obvious that McCain is not going to be a better option than either of the two Dem candidates. McCain has made it perfectly clear that he will continue the policies tha Bush has in place for another 4 years. Is that good for the USA? I think not!

I hope that anyone who is making these ludicrous remarks are just responding out of emotion and pride. And, I pray that emotions and pride will be set aside for the greater good of the country when the general election rolls around.

I am looking for experience in this election. Clinton or McCain.

those who say the Wright controversy changed their minds are LYING to themselves.... Admit it. you were never going to vote for him anyway. you were looking for a reason, and this garbage of a controversy provided it. So now you can feel 'rightous' about not voting for him.

to thyself be true....

Utter nonsense. If you phrase the poll question right and target the right population sample, you could prove that 90% of Americans believe the world is flat. Several polls already show an Obama-McCain election as a dead heat. Therefore, the 28% of so-called Clinton supporters who would switch to McCain are either non-existent, or have already made their decision to switch regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination.

Sore losers

Whoever wins better choose the other as running mate.

I never realized how many dumb Americans that we have in this country. Reading most of these comments, I have realized that most of you are not voting on the issues, but are voting on popularity. If you are a Democrat then thats on you are suppose to vote for.... Your party. If you feel that you can't vote for Obama or Clinton, then you are not a Democrat but either an Independent or Republican. Stop calling yourself a Democrat because we don't want people in the party that are not loyal.

Hillary supporters are just grumpy right now because she lost. I find it hard to believe that this sentiment will last all the way to November. People are just mad right now, but after the nominee is chosen, we will all kiss and make up. These two are almost identical on the issues. Why would anyone vote for war monger McCain, over a candidate who shares the same views as their candidate?

Well, I am still laughing over Hillary's vivid account of dodging sniper fire on her arrival in Bosnia, while actual footage of that event was aired simultaneously, showing a very different picture.
I don't understand why Hillary supporters continue to be duped by her dishonesty and her distasteful campaign. She has lost my vote for good.

It is no surprise that Hillary lovers will abandon the democratic party and vote for McCain if she loses the primary. It should also be no surprise that the Hillary haters will abandon the democratic party and vote for McCain if she wins the primary by hook or crook or mispeaks or lies.

as one looking in from the outside (Mccain supporter), in late March that looks to make sense, and am actually surprised that the anti-the other candidate percent among Dems is not pushing 50 percent.... but that is understandable considering the terrible bad blood and enmity that Obama and HRC have raised about each other..... so a large percent of Dems is saying, if this is the way it is, i will go to the other side (mccain).... now imagine how independents and undecided voters are looking at it.... their #s and percentages of going to mccain are probably even higher than among registered Dems....

The fact is that Obama and Clinton are very similar on most issues. Both Obama and Clinton are very different than McCain on most issues. If anyone claims that they will vote for McCain if their candidate does not get the nomination, they are either bluffing or care nothing about the issues that are central to Democrats.

Personally, I started out as a Hillary supporter and switched over to Obama because of Hillary's Rove-like tactics. Does that mean that I would never vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination? NO! I realize that the issues are the most important factor and personality is secondary. The Democrats that claim they'll vote for McCain should take a hard look at their values, because that should be critical. Would it be OK with those "Democrats" if McCain kept our troops in Iraq for the next 100 years? If they're not OK with it, then swallow your pride and vote for which ever Dem gets the nomination.

Nice reporting CNN the same poll said Obama supporters would not vote for Hillary either! I am one of them. She is a LIAR and a THIEF and I would never ever vote for ANY CLINTON ever again.

If you are Dem and vote McCain, then congrats! You have just fallen right into the Repub trap and you have your own weak mind to blame.

It seems to me that a lot of people, including most of the media, are infatuatied with Obama. Well, he has not had that affect on me. He says one thing and does another. He says he's about change, but everyday, he proves he is just a TYPICAL politican. If the democrats don't look at the bigger picture, which is winning the WH in Nov, we will lose. I wonder if all the Rev Wright stuff would have come out before Super Tuesday, would he even have gotten all the votes he did or won the states he has won. Vote Hillary 08!

Polls have not proven to be all that reliable. I wouldn't trust any poll at this point in time in regard to the general election.

I find it interesting how most OBAMA supporterss speak with intellegence and Hillary supporters speak with so much hate and negatively.

I guess she is leading by example.

AMAZING!!!

Yep, it is a disgrace. Democrats line up in a circle and start shooting. You Clinton supporters are something else. Go ahead, follow the lead of your leader. And when it comes time, if Clinton steals the nomination, I will vote for Mccain. I can play that game too if that's the way you want to play!

Wow!, good for you Hillary, you did a good job again your political party. John Maccain will endorse you later.
SHAME ON YOU, BILL and HILLARY,
SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!

Alright Clinton supporters, we'll call your bluff. We're betting on Clinton supporters to have an ounce of common sense not to crossover once Obama wins the primary.

Carol in Canada. You are not American so keep your racial comments to yourself.

Is Blitzer now moonlighting in the evenings taking polls? Enough already CNN- no news today, better create some. Pathetic.

Percentages are misleading. If one were to take this percentage and apply it to the popular vote, Obama's sheer numbers would probably be comparable to Clinton's...So that means a deeper dive into the poll numbers are necessary. What are the demographic breakdowns and physical locations of the people polled? Can't figure that out from the headline.

Until Americans can analyze the headlines, we're controlled and sunk by the fascist system we have controlling our lives which includes the medical, military, education, and media industrial complexes. Corporate fascism has arrived in America.

Look, a tiny percentage from both will defect. But this is nonsense... When they realize they are voting for a third Bush term v. a potential Obama or Clinton ticket, they'll realize they're missing the boat. Four more years of war, four more years of no jobs, bad economy, high gas prices. I don't think so. Most will get behind the nominee.

This is nonsense. After the nomination fight is over, Hillary's supporters will come back. Right now, feelings are raw.

I might suppose that if the nomination is stolen from Obama, I would expect that the african-american community will defect from the democratic party for the next 10 – 15 years.

as much as I think Obama is the lessor choice for the Dem. nomination.... there is NOTHING that would make me pull a lever for McCain.

It makes me wonder what kind of people are being attracted to participate in these elections if they were willing to vote McCain. and Obama supporters are as guilty of these threats as Clinton's.

I think when that day arrives, that anyone who was supporting either of these Dem candidates will vote for the Dem. If you look at McCains policy proposals...well, how can America possible afford 4 more years of George Bush incompetent economic/domestic and foreign policy.

I have the opposite feeling. If Hillary gets the nomination I will vote republican for the first time in my life. Hillary continues to show how small of a person she is. Maybe many people identify with that kind of pettiness.

These people are idiots

"the people get the government they deserve"

I have the opposite feeling. If Hillary gets the nomination I will vote republican for the first time in my life. Hillary continues to show how small of a person she is. Maybe many people identify with that kind of pettiness.

forget McCain... i am thinking a good strong third party is exactly what these spoiled rotten republicrats need...

I will vote for Nader.

It doesn't matter, wait for the real news to show up on how there were so many republicans voting for hillary in Pa because of the push from Limbaugh. Then we'll see what the superdelegates were really made for and made of.

It is because I care about our country first and foremost, above any political party. That is why if the democrats choose the least experienced candidate, which is Senator Obama, I will vote for Senator McCain.

We are suffering now because last time our country elected inexperience and personality with George Bush over competency.

Grow up America and vote for the most competent to lead our country during these difficult times. That leader is only Hillary Clinton!

These people will defect because Hillary has done such a good job of throwing mud in her campaign that she is willing to take her party down with her. She will be the reason the democratic party loses the general election whether she is the nominee or not.

What's even more depressing are the so-called REASONS

I've decided I could not support Clinton because she could only now win by overturning the will of the electorate thus cheating. But as for those who refuse to support Obama, why is that? He has run an honest campaign, and will win fair and square. I guess those of you who refuse to vote Obama demonstrate racism is alive and well in America.

I will be switching, and voting Republican for the first time if Hillary doesnt win the Democratic Nomination.

I simply cant stand Barack obama and his ignorance.

DL : )

Sad sad sad...they are basically the same on issues but just because people are bitter their candidate wont win...they'll go against their party and vote for another four years of disaster. With numbers like this, we deserve to lose in November.

So shameful.

This would not have been if Barak would have disown and reject Rev. Wright comments like he did of Louis Farrakhan. Do I need to say more!

Democrats we need to put America – first!

Get over it people..

I was insulted by some of the things Hillary has said, and even said that I wouldn't vote for her, but guess what, I will if she is the nominee, I just think there are more important then loyalty to Hillary or Obama.

McCain will never, ever ever ever get my vote, ever.

Thanks to Mrs. Clinton's devisive techniques and all her praise for McCain!

Well, if Hillary somehow became the nominee, I would certainly NOT be able to vote for her after all her nasty and divisive campaigning. However, I couldn't vote for McCain either. I guess I'd be writing in Obama.

Been a democrat for more the 40 years. If Hillary isn't in the general election I go with McCain to ensure Obama loses. Obama is dangerous to this country and our well being.

Obama is the one destroying the party!!!!

Go Hillary!!

Hillary's campaign is melt down mold.

Amen – the party has taken steps backward with to much liberalism. We are either for America or not we can't have it both ways.

How can one party have so many stupid, selfish people in it? It's now wonder the Democrats can never get anything done. These two cnadidates are almost identical. Any Democrat who would vote for John McBush is a complete and utter embarrasment to the party. I fear for the future of our country, but I guess we get what we deserve. So shortsighted.

You're not a loyal Democrat if you won't vote for Senator Obama? What is a "loyal Democrat?" Someone who votes for whomever the party left wing has chosen even though that person is a fake and could never win the election and the one person that could win the election is trashed every day by every left leaning member of the party not to mention the press? Well, if that's a loyal Democrat, then I'm not one. I'll not support the likes of Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, etc. for what they've done to destroy our party. I will vote for Ralph Nader. So call me a traitor. It's my vote and I'll do what I want with it and it certainly will not go to Senator Obama and his hoard of marketing handlers.

As I have stated many times...Obama is an interloper, butting in line before his time, if he wins the Democratic nomination I will vote for the older gent.

As great as my dislike for Hillary may be, its 10 times more for the course this country has been taken for the last 8 years.

Anyone stating they will not support the Democratic nominee simply because their candidate of choice isn't selected needs to take a step back and understand the implications of your actions. We have to take a common sense approach to this topic and realize electing McCain will continue to set this country back in all phases for another 4yr.

I'm a Democrat and Obama supporter. I'm concerned with the economy, healthcare, and all major topics directly affecting my family.

If Hillary Clinton somehow attains the Democratic nomination, I will vote for her. As much as I'd prefer Barack, this election is more about setting this country in the right direction and less about preference at the end of the day.

Why is Hillary always being called the divider? Obama is a divider as well. I am a democrat and I will vote for who I think is the best to get the job done. From my point of view Obama is last on that list.

I did not support the war in Iraq from day one and never will. But leaving now is wrong, leaving the Iraqi people with the mess we created. And as I recall the majority of American people were FOR the war when it started. I was very lonely with my opinion against the war 5 years ago. Only now when the death tolls and the cost rises is when everyone wants to pull out. McCain won't. That puts him on top of my list.

Woohoo, music to my ears... LOL all too funny!

Republicans for Hillary Clinton! We can only hope we get to run agains her! McCain will be a shoe in... Keep it up Hill!

McCain 08... LOL

duh! do you really need a poll to tell you that? HIllary and Mccain are candidates that have operated in the middle where most americans are. Obama is an ultra liberal at the core ....not with his salespitch but with past records and positions. Which by the way is now causing an issue for him because his message just does not jive with his past records and it makes people uneasy to trust his message. Any candidate who can sell the middle stand will win at the end of the day.

OK. Please listen: The current time wherein we are is highly volatile due particularly to the animosity the Clinton camp brought to the compaign trail. The statistics of democrats defecting to McCain are therefore highly undependable.

These Hillary "voters" were never Hillary voters, but Republicans voting in democratic primaries to ensure that she gets the nomination. A wounded animal is easy prey.

Will some one do the last rites on the Democratic Party. The left wing finally killed it. They have been doing this since the late 60's.
Now most of us are Republicans or Independents. The party of our father's is Gone. Out of touch with reality and the American People.
RIP Democratic Party of my Fathers.

Thank you Dave and James Nelson. I am a proud supporter of Obama. However, if Hillary wins the nomination, I will vote for her. Why? because I cannot stand another 4-8 years of the same junk we have had with Bush. It is about time we unite as democrats and just with our party. Are all of you people that are claiming to vote McCain just because your candidate didn't get the nomination really that silly to believe this is the better way to go? Lets unite instead of fighting!

Count me in! I am a Hillary supporter that will vote for McCain if Hillary does not earn the Democratic nomination. This is because I care about our country.

I am sorry that my comments have not been measuring up.

Fine..if the stupid Hillary supporters want it this way, we can play ball as well, we will vote for McCain if she manages some how to steal it. And if she runs in 2012 all of us Obama supporters will not forget your and her betrayal and will vote against her then as well. Either way you spin it..she's toast and the Democratic party probably is too.

and what about the 19 percent of obama supporters ready to jump to mccain if clinton is the nominee? before you label clinton supporters who would jump to mccain, look at yourself–maybe that's why you see spite as the reason.

They have not polled ME...

And I won't support her unless Obama is her VP, should her lies somehow pay off and get her the nomination.

Am I already in the 19%? Or are there more of me than have been asked? Hmmmm?

so much hatred, and hostility, May the best candidate win, we need a united country not a divided one. One that has all americans interest at heart. We are one nation under God, Indivisible , with liberty and justice for ALL. We fight the enemies not become enemies among our selves..

If any Clinton supporters vote for McCain, then truly they all deserved George Bush! And they'll deserve John McCain. Are Americans so selfish and shortsighted that they'd vote a Republican into office? Well, the rest of the world seems to think so, so why am I surprised.

We Belong To NO ORGANIZED PARTY. We are Democrats!
It's a poll that is put out by the media to attract the novice readers into believing the media can sway the vice-presidential position by thwarting these numbers. Deep Breaths everyone. Hillary hasn't left the podium yet. If you can name one Clinton who has given up a good fight, please – please let me know.

That is not surprising. Those Democrats don't care who is the best president or who America wants as president. They are just paving the way for Hillary with her 2012 election.

I doubt that when that time comes there will be that many of them who jump ship.

When oh when will the cable news networks, pollsters and others STOP interfering with OUR election? They all crossed not only boundaries between reporting and making the news, they are now agents for candidates.

What an abysmal failure after all these years of our supporting freedom of the Press.

This blog proves yet again how blind people really are and how that America has lost it's way. We're so ego-centric and blind to the rest of the world and this election will prove our fate moreso than Bush II.

This just goes to show the terrible effect that high levels of mercury in our drinking water are having on our decision making abilities.

My husband would love to see Obama get the nomination as he knows I will then be voting with him for McCain. We are both independents and usually vote for our own canidates but it seems I may be joining him this election. I hope not, but I can't support a canidate whom to me appears as just another glib politician. This is not sour grapes over not seeing my canidate receive the nomination. Rather the decision to not support someone who spent twenty years with a minister who spouts hate and in doing so allowed his children to grow up in that environment. No thanks.

Hillary is still in the race because she'd rather have a 71-year-old Republican win in 2008 than Obama. That way, she can still run in 2012. If Obama wins this year, he will be re-elected in 2012 and Hillary will have lost any chance of ever being president.

Wake up Hillary lovers. Are you that ignorant. Read the CNN Article today title "Truth ot consequences"
Perfect, all you Americans who haven't decided who to vote for as well as those who have need to read this article.
What a breath of fresh air finally someone has the nerve to look into Hillary's past and perform an autopsy on her years in public life.
I haven't decided who I'll vote for in November but i know for sure it won't be a pathological liar.

Once again the Democratic party prepares to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Any other candidate that LOST TEN PRIMARIES IN A ROW would have had the sense to bow out gracefully, but Hillary feels that the Oval Office is 'owed' to her for standing by Bill. McCain will be as bad as Bush.

"Kevin Pennsylvania" you beat me to it. This just shows that dumb people make up a higher percentage of Hillary's supporters than Obama's. But we already knew that from exist polls.

Anyways, this is really bad, another month or two of this clawn show and McCain will be the president and we will be at war in Iraq, Iran, North Korea, and possibly Cuba and Venezuela for the next 100 years.

I am a loyal American first. I want what is best for my country, even if it not best for my party. I left the Republican party due to the shameful way GW and his Republican cronies dance around the law. Remember integrity? But I would absolute give my vote to Hillary, given the opportunity, due to her ideas AND experience. In a solid second place would be the integrity and experience of McCain. Sorry Obama, the White House is no place for beginners.

Hillary is running only to remove the stain from the both her and Bill's reputation. She will be known as the Destroyer of the Democratic Party , win or lose.

Every Obama supporter I know will vote for McCain should she (shudder) win the nomination.

Democrats... think about this we are doing exactly what CNN and the Republicans want us to do and that is to be divided. I am an Obama supporter and if Hilary fairly comes back and win the nomination then I will vote for her. Why would you want another four years of Bush and vote contrary out of spite, that's just immature and silly.

Let's stop feeding into that Wright controversary and Hilary's misstatements and encourage our candidates to challenge McCain on the issues. We owe it to our kids, grand kids and future generation to vote in their best interest and help unite the Democratic Party. Let's do the right thing before the Republicans continue to create Wars and bankrupt the country.

Uh, excuse me....not this democrat.

I'm all for Obama! If, and please let this not become so, Sen. Clinton should be the nominee, I'd still vote Dem. As much as I've come to dislike her politically and personally, I'd still vote for her over McCain.

Obama '08

I am registered democrat.
The decision has been made. I will vote for Hillary in Nov.08. If She is not nominee, then I will vote for McCain.
I will never vote for Obama even if Clinton asks me to support him.
My decision will never change.

BTW, I am YOUNG, very well EDUCATED and have fantastic career (may be that does not fit media hyped stereotyped for Hillary)

Perhaps we just believe that Obama will be a disastrous president and we'd rathr have a republican disaster than a democratic one. I have never voted for a republican in my life but will not be an Obama sheep. I believe Obama to be without vision, without scruples and without character. John McCain may be a republican, but at least he is a true patriot and cannot be accused of lacking in character. I believe McCain to be misguided, but I also believe him to be a man of honor. I have never supported a republican in my life but if Obama wins the democratic nomination, I will support McCain.

If you defect and not vote for who ever the democrat nominee is your a childish individual. You shouldn't call yourself an adult. I think it also very pity. I guess you want to see the failed policy of Iraq continue.

The Democratic Party is ripping apart at the seams!!!!

Wait, isn't this what Rush Limbaugh had suggested folks on the Republican side to do before McCain became the presumptive nominee? When he said he'd rather have a Clinton in the White House than McCain? Congrats to the 28 percent of the Clinton supporters and 19 percent of the Obama supporters that go by the Limbaugh playbook.

Either way it goes, we can thank Hillary for the Republicans getting another 4 years.

Oh and CNN don’t think the percentage is only 19 percent for Obama, you will have to ask more than the few people at the CNN headquarters. I personally will put a McCain sticker on my car and send money to his campaign fund just so Hillary doesn’t win.

I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR AN AMATEUR!!!! Too much is at stake to entrust the future of this nation to a Junior Senator which will always be haunted by issues on racism!!!!!

STILL HILLARY is the qualified candidate & she will win this election!

If Hillary dont win I want vote for obama too! You people have trash her so bad its a shame

Either very few Democrats remain, or Democratic logic is declining. I do not know if the Clinton or Obama supporters that say they will support McCain know this, but he is a Republican and has been for years. He may be more liberal than George W. Bush, but not much more liberal, especially in regards to the ECONOMY and FOREIGN POLICY.

So what if McCain is a little more liberal regarding social policies, such as supporting gay marriage or opposing a complete ban on abortion? The president can do very little to directly implement these policies. Let's focus on issues that the president can do something about and support the candidate that can most affect these issues.

Furthermore, McCain appears to be abandoning whatever liberal leanings he had in favor of courting the more conservative base. Therefore, whatever hope Democrats had in a potentially liberal Republican White House is fading.

How strange?
If Hillary gets the nomination, they will vote for McCain.
If Barack gets the nomination, they will vote for Mccain.
Sounds like McCain is going to be the next President no matter what.
Don't we want the Democrates to win in November? Hillary and Barack are the same on almost all the issues. Either one would make a great president. I prefer Obama, but would vote for Hillary.

Obama 08

I have a strong feeling that that poll is probably much higher than 30%. Smart Americans realize that McCain will be better for this country than someone with so many judgement questions surrounding them. I fear we have just reached the tip of the iceberg with Obama. We want a President who loves and respects are country. Hillary and McCain do.

If you are voting for a government that represents the people, not just the people who can afford to buy the governement, then why would you even consider voting republican. I want Barack Obama as our next president, but should the nomination go to Hillary I will back her as our next best choice

Hillary probably sponsered this poll...

I can't wait 'till the final convention showdown... Oh! It's gonna be a hot summer!

Gore/Obama '08

instead of being selfish you have eyes, it also good if this selfishness can return to you by voting somebody from republican because you cannot support the shock that your candidate is a looser. this is 15 months candidates are running for campaign. really and no matter what Hillary is not at the level to win OBAMA. look she is making a lot of mistake,she is lying...

this is not an issue of voting out of spite. it's an honest, deep-felt belief that obama is not ready or equipped to be president. to suggest a lifelong democrat would vote for mccain out of spite is naive–just like obama's foreign policy.

This proves just how uneducated some Hillary voters are.
The differences between the two candidates are PERSONALITY differences, not POLICY differences.

Come together to defeat four more years of McBush, for the sake of America's future.

I hope if Obama wins the nomination, the DNC is able to win an election without women. A vote for McCain instead of Obama is not based on race guys. It's based on the importance of having someone with experience and judgement in the White House.

this is not an issue of voting out of spite. it's an honest, deep-felt belief that obama is not ready or equipped to be president. to suggest a lifelong democrat would vote for mccain out of spite is naive–just like obama's foreign policy.

This is pretty much what the Clinton folks and their supporters are determined to do, if Hillary loses the nomination,. they would rather see McCain in the White House than a Democrat, despite the harm that would be done by McCain to the country. This is the same attitude that Hillary projects in her campaign of smear and hate...... " It's my way or the highway" selfishness. No wonder they call her the Hildabeast.....

This just shows how much we need to get away from all the infighting between Obama and Clinton. The media plays a bigger part in all of this back and forth mudslinging than the candidates! We need to get back to the issues!! Other countries must think we are a bunch of immature idiots! I will vote for whomever wins the democratic nomination. Come on, people! Hillary and Barrack are very similar in their ideas and we need to get behind them and quit all of this hateful fighting. McCain is an old man who can't remember anything and wants to "stay the course". Who needs that!

I would vote for McCain and never Hillary. Of course, Gallup never asks me anything.

Would this count the high number of Republicans who are crossing over to vote Obama because they like him over McCain? Because I can tell you 100% for sure that they would never vote Hillary over McCain. My entire family fits that mold.

Also, my diehard Democrat coworker told me this morning he would vote McCain over Hillary because she has made a mockery of his party.

So, I think this is a bit skewed.

who cares which one of these clowns wins. they are all bought and paid for by the same people. nothing will change the borders will be erased, the dollar will continue to collapse, the housing crunch will continue to get worse, and gas prices will rise. everything has been preplanned by the global elite, and the global elite all own any clown running for president..

i wonder what the superdelegates think.....

Sounds an awful lot like playing sour grapes to me.

I would definitely consider switching parties if Hillary doesn't win. I am not a fan of Obama and he will not get my vote.

Never trust Hillary and her supporters. Her supporters are so ignorant and not educated enough to see through her. No worry Obama has engaged a lot of young voters That has never seen in
United States history. He has enough people supporting him to beat the old man John McBush.

Quite obviously this poll was only for the old-school, traditional Democrats and did not include the independents that Obama brought to the campaign.

Read between the lines people!

This is disgraceful, and I know why this has happened. Both candidates are attacking the other one on things that have nothing to do with politics... some more than others (cough... Hillary... cough). But as democrats, we have to be ready to vote for our "policies" and our "values" and not the specific candidate, even if they sound exactly like a republican sometimes. (cough... Hillary... cough)

Enough people, and rightfully so, believe Obama is too young and too inexperienced to be president at this point in time. This of course is going to push enough conservative and moderate Democrats into McCain's corner. I consider myself a moderate Democrat and will have no problem voting for McCain in November, if Hillary is not ultimately the nominee.

The face that McCain has a good record on the environment, supports stem cell research, has taken a common sense and fair minded approach on immigration, doesn't wear his faith on his sleeve, etc. will all serve him well in November with enough moderate Dems and independents.

The thing is, I like Obama but he really should have waited, finished his first term in the Senate, run for reelection, built up his foreign policy portfolio, and then given it a go in 2016. Hope, change and feel good sentiments are just not enough to cut it in the world we live in.

Again, a headline that favors Clintion. The headline should have read "76% of Clinton Supports Would Support Obama When he Gets the Democratic Nomination !!!"

Those who would vote for McCain if Hillary loses the nomination are either stupid or were never going to vote for Obama in the first place.
Doesn't anybody realise what McCain would do to this country. He said he did not believe the government should interfere with people who bought new homes they could not afford in the first place. Well I have news for him. Those people bought homes before gasoline went to around four dollars a gallen. Before the large corp. laid off thousands of emplyees and shipped the manufacturin to foreign countries. before the cost of living went up due the cost of delivering merchandise to the markets. Do those switch voters want an endless war. Do they want social security to go into private ccorperations like Enron, for example?
Go ahead and vote any way you want. Rush Limbaugh will be proud of you. But do not call yourselves democrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

Understandable, considering Hillary is closer to a "good old boy" politician than Obama. I'm sure the Hillary supporters that would defect are ones similar to Ferraro, who grew up through America when racism was extremely widespread, and still believe that racism is ok.

This is more of a threat than a reality. Both Republicans and old white Democrats are really scared of Obama; for he stands for unity, diversity, and integrity. He seems to be more sincere and open about his politics, while the "good old boy" politician lives more of a secretive life, covering their tracks with several layers of lies and deceit.

So go ahead, defect to McCain....and we can have 4 more years of Bush.

Bill Clinton was right. In the general election there will be two candidates who will talk about issues, and the American people will decide who they like the best.

Their names are Barack and John.

If Hillary is the Democratic choice, I will vote for McCain.

I don't trust Hillary with all of her lies.

If I was a Hillary supporter, I too would vote for McCain. They share a vision of a top-down, bureaucratic, and professionalized government that Obama does not. Obama's political vision is a maximization of citizen participation within our government, thus increasing political democracy. Each model has its advantages and disadvantages. It just comes down to what model of government you want for you our country. Therefore, I don't think that it is such a leap for Hillary people to vote for McCain. I do believe that if Obama does not become the democratic candidate, Obama supporters will not vote...at all. I personally will not vote for either McCain or Hillary because my vision of government coincides with Obama.

Amazing, simply amazing.

So, Hillary gets the Democratic Leadership Council's wish after all... nominated or not, she's going to destroy the party.

So what!! Look at how many Republicans and Independents are going to vote for Obama as they will not support McCain, his war and a Bush third term.

Yes, republicans are smart! As to Pelosi's comment that the republicans are owned by the Bushes, just plain wrong. They Bushes are rather oddball outsiders of the republican party; although republican nonetheless.

Yes we can--vote for Mc Cain. We would never vote for Obama. It's either Hillary or John.

I can understand why Hillary supporters would turn to McCain.
I can envision Obama turning foreign and domestic affairs over to Jerimiah Wright. No thanks.

Lisa

Maybe the name calling and the all out hatred that the Obama supporters have spewed all over has something to do with it ?

I'm an Obama supporter... while McCain may not get my vote, Clinton surely won't.

so many of HIllary supporters are women. McCain says he will appoint SCOTUS judges who will overturn Roe vs. Wade

Are Hillary supporters really willing to lose Roe vs. Wade over sour grapes that their candidate didn't win?

Charlotte, Perhaps you need a history lesson. MOST delegates are not free to vote for him they choose, they are pledged–80% of them. There will be few surprises come convention time.

YOU 28% I'm speaking to you. By voting Repub. what is your true reason for not supporting your original party? could it be racist? Then why criticize Rev. Wright. You without sin cast the first stone.

NO PEACE FOR THE WICKEDS
SHAME ON U HILLARY

GOD BLESS OBAMA

Anybody foolish enough to believe, after the past 8 years, that another Bush wannabe Republican is preferable to either Democrat is demonstrating either a profound lack of rational thought or the maturity of a pre-adolescent.

And I say this as somebody who really cannot stand Hillary.

That poll can't be correct. I know at least 61 people who said if Billary is the nominee that they'd vote for Mccain. These polls are bogus. I will personally go out of my way to get votes for Mccain if the Dems steal it from Obama.

I'm an Obama supporter and I will PROUDLY vote for Hillary if she wins the nomination. I know it's hard for some people but let's stop being Anti-Hillary or Anti-Obama. Let's start saying no to 100 years of war in Iraq and continuations of Bush's economic policies.

UNITE!

This is a cheap one from Hillary supporters...

Every body knows that most Obama supporter will not vote for Hillary if she is on the top of a ticket. Even if Obama himself supported her. In addition, independents will vote McCain for sure if Obama is not the candidate...This is the most important factor in this race...

then these people are morons who love bush. let them vote mccain, hope they stay with the republicans

I`m a fan of Democrats living in Europe. Honestly I`m surprise by this revelation. Does it mean Some democrats in America vote for persons not what they stand for? ...... Very interesting to learn another type of democracy.

OBAMA AND HILLARY ARE BOTH WEALTHY. IF YOU GUYS SWITCH PARTY, BELIEVE ME THEY WILL BE JUST FINE. YOU GUYS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FORECLOSURES, CREDIT CARD AND JOB.

THINK FOR ONCE

AIRBORNE

Not only will Hillary's supporters defect in this election, but in the local and statewide races as well. Obama's flash in the pan voters will be gone, and all these over thirty females, that turn out to vote in the local and state elections ,won't be there to depend on. So look forward to a Republican Congress as well. The DNC is blowing off thier base.

Dems are doomed... she will stay in this thing as long as long she can... the Democratic party is dead, just like the Republicans wanted.

Serenity now!!!!

Hillary supporters really ARE as uneducated as the polls indicate.
She knows it and plays to her base of dummies.

I don't know who you are polling but, I'll vote for any Democrat before I'll vote for John McBush!

Well said, V. Sheldon!!!

A true democrat will vote for the best person for the position!!! A person that you know will stand up for all AMERICANS!!! You do not vote for a person...just because he/she is a democrat!!!

GO HILLARY!!

I believe Hillary is a TRUE AMERICAN!!!

I believe John McCain is a TRUE AMERICAN!!!

Obama isn't even close to being a TRUE AMERICAN!!!

How is Obama unelectible if he is beating Clinton?
Riddle me this?

Wake me up in September when the campaign starts

People who supported Hillary were never going to support someone like Obama. If you will support A liar, power hungry, say anything as long as it will benefit them, user, win at all cost person like her and find her candidacy attractive, you couldn't possibly want the likes of Barack Obama.

Try polling after the race speech and the Bosnia lie... then we'll see.

Anyhow, a lot of Clinton supporters are very childish at this point and this result doesn't surprise me. Truth is come November if you vote McCain, you don't care about your country!

Obama is no longer a viable candidate.

I'm sure this is what the Poll reflects.

And in our own American home-My husband is a former Marine, we would never vote for an Anti-American.

McCain is an All-American Hero, we are both registered Democrats, but come November, we will vote for him if we can't vote for Hillary.

THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT DEMOCRATS! ANYONE WHO WOULD VOTE FOR WARMONGER OVER A PROGRESSIVE READY TO END THE WAR AND FIX THE ECONOMY IS NOT A DEMOCRAT!

John McCain also believes in Global Warming, green jobs AND was once thinking about becoming a DEMOCRAT! He's a moderate....something we need right now!

You know...the Obama supporters are really not making us Hillary supporters any more likely to vote for Obama by calling us stupid. I have two post graduate degrees. I graduated Magna Cum Laude. I support Hillary. I am not stupid.

I won't vote for someone I can't trust.

HRC has proven that she can not be trusted to even do what is best for the Democratic party.

She will NEVER be president, don't her supporters get that? NEVER!

I think I'll vote for a third party if Obama gets it Not Mccain

That is true my family votes will go to Mc Cain if Hillary is not nominee .We are watching the race very close. If you look at mainstream media they spend 85% of covering in Obama in February .Look past 2 days news the media covering Obama vacation CNN please give us break

OK - how about another poll showing how many African Americans will not vote at all if Clinton somehow gets the nomination.

What else would you expect from the Clinton camp?...Divide, Divide, Divide

Look, Hillary Clinton will not be the nominee - it's impossible, she's lost.

So, if Obama loses the general to McCain because of hardcore Hillary boosters I suggest this:

When McCain starts the draft, we move the Hillary boosters to the top.

That shoe fits on the other foot too! Too bad that they think McCain is the alternative to Clinton, I think they must be living with their eyes closed!

its a shame that the media is fueling the fued in trhe dem party

I will never vote for Hillary

If Hillary doesn't get the nod, I will vote McCain.

Anyone other than Obama 08

Absolutely, I would vote for McCain....something I would have never thought to do – voting Republican – should Obama get the nomination. I'm more confident Obama is NOT ready to be President, than I am that McCain is not a closeted Democrat.

Sky, you are so right on!

CNN THE BEST POLITIC TEAM? When did you guys garner this award?

I am so sick and tired of the skewed reporting by the majority of CNN staffers!

Theres a long time between now and November. Theres also a lot of CLinton vettting to be done betwen now and April 22.

This is no great surprise. Clinton and McCain are cut from the same bolt of cloth.

Here's what I suggest if McCain wins the presidency because of Democrats that jumped ship on the party:

When McCain starts up the draft again I want all the Dems that voted for him to get drafted first.

Please, people, vote for the person who will nominate judges with your values. If you choose McCain over Obama (or over Clinton) you will get conservative judges who will far outlast whoever is president.

How can "it was a bone-headed move' or 'just words' or 'ya I inhaled, that was the point (lie)' lead a country? Does he even know where Canada or Mexico is?

This latest poll reflects the feelings and determination of many democrats. Obama can not be elected. McCain will defeat Obama by a landslide in a general election.

I am retired and so irritated with the media's and Obama's negative comments to Hilliary's campaign. I would switch to Mr. McCain first before staying committed to a democratic candidate named Obama. She has been put through the wringer whereas Obama floats above the earth...

Go Hilliary for President !!

I guess my comment was too accurate and not inflammitory enough for you to post it. Thanks CNN for keeping this idiotic war going...

Well,
this is inaccurate, both sides now feel like if their candidate doesn't win the'll stay out or vote for McCain, but it wont happen, at least not in the poll numbers. We'll kiss and make up, why you say, we're Democrats, we forgive. Plus McCain is the weakest candidate the Republicans have had in half a century.

Don't get your hopes up McCain, ta ta.

IDIOTS.

This Democrat will NEVER support Clinton. She has done so much damage to the party in defense of her perceived birthright. She is out for no one but herself.

Hillary will bow out in August, 'for the good of the party'...

Of course that will be after she has destroyed Obama's chances to win but just before destroying her own chances to run again in 2012.

I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND DISAPPOINTED WITH OBAMA

SILENCE IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN...HIS ACTION SPEAK

LOUDER THAN HIS WORDS..."THIS IS NOT RED STATES OR BLUE

STATES...ITS THE "UNITED" STATES

BY KEEPING SILENT IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN (EVEN AFTER

DNC SAID YES TO REVOTE)

I WILL NOW VOTE MCCAIN...FIRST TIME REPBULICAN IN 53 YEARS

SOME VOTERS JUST LIKE THAT HILLARY VOTED FOR THE WAR

THAT TRASHED OUR ECONOMY.

HOWEVER BY NOVEMBER THEY MIGHT ACTUALLY RED

SOMETHING, INSTEAD OF LETTING HILLARY

TRANSLATE HER HISTORY FOR THEM.

I LIKE HER MILITARY SERVICE. IS THERE A METAL COMING FOR HER

You count the democrats only...What about independents who were ready to vote Democrats?
Those will vote either Obama or McCain...
I know many Democrats who decided not to vote for Hillary after her big Bosnia lie which was after this Pol

Divisive, petty, and self-centered candidate. Divisive, petty, and self-centered supporters. Makes sense to me.

You know, Clinton is running out of options and tactics...All that's left for her is to write a check to each of the delegates/superdelegates... How much is their vote worth?

This is what I always thought and the more we learn about Obama the more it is becoming likely this could happen.

I am in that 28%

Why can't the Obama supporters see that Obama is not electable?

Hey CNN, ever hear of a self-fulfilling prophesy?

Stop blatantly kissing Hillary's butt.

Is this personal or are we voting for a "democratic" candidate. Although I am a strong Obama supporter, I will vote for any democratic candidate come November. My #1 goal is to put a "democrat" in office. Come on people, we are losing focus here.

Im am in that 28%

We will get the government we deserve.

my gut tells me there is something shady about Obama. Every problem he has he answers with you " misunderstood the facts "
I don't think so. Too many bonehead ideas and judgement mistakes that he made and he says he has better judgement. I am an independent and I couldn't vote for Obama.

Then surely they aren't true Democrats anyway,and certainly do not care much about a 3rd term Bush Administration – one that will keep the troops in Iraq for another 100 years, as well as, keep our govenment broken.

Bringing REAL changes to Washington that will affect ALL Americans in a positive way would not be a priority to those who would forfeit the Democratic cause and vote for McCain. This would be so sad.

DEMOCRATS WILL NOT "DEFECT" TO MCCAIN BUT "FORFEIT" TO MCCAIN DUE TO VOTER TURN OUT.

Typical vindictive women who would hurt our country if they dont get their way.

This is why I would never vote for hillary...well plus the fact she is a liar.

Obama is more dangerous than even McCain..

I will try again. I am Hillary all the way. Will not vote for Obama!! I will go McCain if Hillary is not the nominee.

It's one or both of the two:

CNN and the mainstrem corporate media are campaigning for mccain as they are the centerpiece of the propaganda machine owned by the neocons, the corpocons, and the theocons that have been driving the politics and policies of the country and the west in general, and / or

the absolute majority of the electorate in this sorry nation deserve what they get as their masters.

This is true. I am a liberal black American and I will definitely vote for McCain if Hillary does not win.

The bigger picture is that this is a "K. Rove" strategy to divide the opposition party (Democratic) and keep the strengthen the chances of Replicans keeping the White House another four years. Why else was he giving advice to the Obama campaign?

It is just sad to see the Dems turn on themselves. I have no respect for either party and have recognized that each desire for elections not solutions. But, to turn and run from a party because "your candidate" did not get the nod is just terrible.

VOTE LIBERTARIAN or GREEN in 2008!

It definitely goes both ways. I'm an Obama supporter who will never vote for Hillary. She has no credibility and would sell her soul for the presidency (that is, if she had one.) She's also annoying.

Wow. People need to grow up.

Obama supporters? or was that Jimmy Jones.
Kool-aid anyone???

So if CNN are going to publish the poll, are you also going to publish the Clinton email that tells supporters to voice this opinion in order to scare the super delegates?

Another hilarious slimy tactic by the Clinton campaign.

Democrats should defect to Nader rather than McCain, and not if Obama wins, but if Clinton does.

Got to give it to the Republicans. They are smart.

Republicans know they can't win so they nominate a liberal in John McCain who appeals to some Democrats.

Democrats who vote for John McCain are in for a shock. The Republicans are owned by the Bushs. John McCain is just going to be a figure head.

Oh, it's 3am and the phone is ringing ... It's Karl Rove ... He wants Hillary to give back his playbook because she is disgracing him.

They didnt ask me. I will vote for McCain, never Hillary. I think there are more people like myself than the poll realizes.

So CNN are you trying to scare voters to go with Hillary? These voters are not loyal to their party and would rather destroy the country than to welcome change... Now thats sad.

Obama '08

These people who are going to McCain if Obama wins are either independents or prejudice. What fool would harm themselves by voting for a President or party for that matter that don't have their interest in mind. This is just a bluff. I don't like Hillary but if she wins the nomination I'm not voting Rep. to spite her. I'll be only hurting myself or my family. People are stupid and immature.

I would not vote for Obama in the general election.
I am a conservative democrat. and obama is just too young, liberal, and inexperiened...I think John McCain is a good candidate but I dont agree with him on the war....so I voted for Hillary...

If Hillary was not a woman I would not vote for her either but I think she is moderate enough and I really want a woman to lead our nation.

...and what if McCain or Hillary made a comment like 'typical black person'? Do you think for one minute that people would not take offense? Do you think for one minute that you would be inclined as a black person to vote for them? No, you wouldn't. Obama gets away with it though because the media has been so used to kissing his butt for so long that that they don't know how to do anything different. But Hillary and McCain would never live something like that down.

based on the highlighted results, it sounds like more Clinton supporters would vote McCain than Obama's people would, but it would be interesting to see the percentage of respondents that said 'wouldn't bother to vote'. I suspect that a lot of Obama supporters would just fall back to non-participation rather than vote against their interests. There is a lot of time between now and November, if a candidate can be settled upon soon, there is always time for healing and these polarizing positions ('my candidate or no one, my candidate or I will vote against my interests') can be bridged.

let the Billary fans leave. We obviously don't need them..All these record turnouts are for OBAMA anyway. When he wins the GE and does great things for the country, they'll have to say..."I voted for the wrong guy:(" Losers...

OBAMA for 8 years....you'll see

I would expect the number to be much higher...given how nasty the Obamabots are.

You can also add the MI and FL voters to that total.

And let's not even get started on how his relationship with Wright will inspire an incredible negative reaction in the general.

Obama may win the Democratic primary, but he's unelectable.

Hillary 2012!!!

These Clinton supporters are completely fanatical if they do such a thing. Go ahead and vote against your interests. Vote to continue the unjust Iraq war which is draining our economy. Go ahead and vote for less or no government regulations of our food and medicine. Go ahead and vote for a very conservative supreme court. Go ahead and vote for continual tax breaks for the wealthy. Go ahead and vote for the government illegal wiretapping of American citizens. I just don't want to hear these people moaning and groaning about these next four years of Mc Cain continuing the disastrous Bush policies that have made this former great nation the worldwide laughinstock it has become under Neo-Con rule.

When it comes to solving the problems we all have in this country I don't think Obama is aggresive enough to solve them. You need to be tough and Hillary is. She is a fighter and she can get things done.It think he would be a good preacher or pastor ,but not a good President.

These comments are not what we should be considering. We should be considering four more years of war, declining economy and nearly irrepairable damage to the image and history of this nation.
Keep the goal in mind people.
John McCain is simply not the appropriate choice for this nation. Democrats need to support whichever candidate wins the nomination.

That's what they say now... but come on! Realistically? If both Obama and Hillary supporters honestly believed in their respective candidates and what they stand for, then they would NEVER vote Republican. Stay home and not vote at all? Possibly... I can see that. But to switch camps and vote for someone who is totally counter to your principles? Simply because your choice lost? That's just plain childish.

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter, and I will vote for John McCain if she is not the nominee. Anyone who sits in the pews as a patron of a chuch that has such horrible things to say about the US Government and America is undeserving of the presidency. If you cannot stand up for your country in your own church, how can you possibly stand up as a representative of our country to the world abroad?

this just shows how dumb Hillary supporters are polls show that more uneducated people are for Hillary and more educated informed voters are for Obama. any one with common sense knows the difference between a lie and a "mispeak" please Hillary supporters smarten up do your research Hillary is taking advantage of you because she knows your stupid

"I can not see progress and change from a man who has supported a church that propagates hatred."

You're obviously too stupid to understand the issues in a mature and nuanced way, so I would encourage you not to vote at all.

If we as voters are stupid enough to elect McCain and continue our money drain in Iraq then we deserve this country to continue to slide and lose its super power status. China will be the next global Super Power.

It's true..Clinton supporters are less educated than Obama supporters. This explains why they would shoot themselves in the foot, vote against their own interests and defect to McCain.

Are the democrats really that stupid? Are we all going to be ready for 4 more years of Bush policies? Surely the people can see that we are not heading in the right direction with McCain. Wake up people.

Because Hillary and McCain are both MODERATES with EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!
This poll has been this way for weeks if not MONTHS!
HELLO! CNN..Your bias is so blatant now!

Let's put them both on the ticket !!!

This is the only way that everyone wins !!!

(stranger matches have been made)

i dont think that they hate each other so much that this is not a possiblity...

Together they would unite the country and make history together...

let's continue to push for this to happen

Democrates are divided in a way that, if not patched properly, GOP will takeover White House, Senate and house for years to come. It is sad to see dems fighting each other almost like we are in a civil war. This country is not an absolute monarchy when it comes to political system, we all should know. I however belive, that things will change in next six months. People are very emotional now.

Uh, Wynter (NH), if you actually went to Gallup and looked at the poll, you would know that it was only democrats who were polled, thus it gives no indication of independent or republican support.

I don't really care who you people want to win, but could you please at least pretend to try to get the facts right?

Its funny how all of Obama supporters on here instead of discussing why that poll shows what it shows just continue to bash HRC. How is she responsible for those poll numbers? That percentage is loyal supporters who want to see her in the White House. One of you said "too bad they didn't poll me", a ridiculous comment because it obviously polled a lot of people like you. Another one says that Hillary is trying to sabotage the Democratic Ticket...how is that poll an indication of sabotage on HRC's part? C'mon people, if you're going to leave blog comments, at least make them about the topic at hand...

Sure they are and we believe them.

I am a strong democrat, having been loyal to the party for years and being a a faithful donar as well. I will be voting for McCain should Obama secure the nomination.

This is rediculous speculation. No polls are accurate!!!
Just wait until the debates between Mccain and Obama begin. The nation will see who the true leader of this nation should be. Everything will become amazingly clear to the American people when these debates begin. Lets move on, and begin this discussion.

This is an EASY switch, that I arrived at early when Clinton and Obama became the obvious frontrunners. I think the switch is much more prevalent than the poll indicates and much more sustainable. Really glad to see A news organization reporting the poll. I think I'll switch to CNN permanently. The other three just make me ill with their bias for obama; the damage to their networks and Obama will be permanent in the fall.

I support Hillary and will not vote for Obama should he get the nomination. I will however NOT vote for McCain either

Thats just what someone told one poll. She has been beaten in every measurement (delegates and popular vote). She is only hanging around at this time be a spoiler ...she has no real chance to win and the party has no real chance to clean up after the mess she is leaving unless she leaves now. This is all a desperate drum beat to try and keep a dead race going.

Hillary supporters, as I am, will vote for Mc Cain. Sorry, I can't imagine someone who had a anti-American pastor , his wife never proud of her country until recently, lead this country.

The deal is that we're so opposed to Obama – and I'm a Republican who was going to vote Democrat this year – not if the candidate is Obama!!!

"The results suggest that some Clinton supporters are so strongly opposed to Obama (or so loyal to Clinton)"

Wrong, the results suggest taht more people are worrying about the country very much.

Isnt' the real story here that 72% of Clinton's supporters would support Obama, the candidate with the lead? (Or, that 81% of the leader's supporters would support the runner up?) One more reason the Democrats should unite behind Obama, with Hillary's endorsement to suport him.

Obama is trying to sabotage the Democratic ticket this year so that he can run again in 4 years. It's all about him and not at all about us.

Jackson, how about that?

I do not know why Obama supporters think Hillary is dividing the party. She is a viable candidate and Obama is no mandate. She has just as much right to play this to the end as he has. He is not the favorite of everyone that is for sure.

I would vote for McCain if Obama gets in and from the poll numbers stated about so would lot of other people and that number will grow. It will not go away once the nominee is selected – it will increase if anything. Obama supporters will not win either – we feel the same about him as you do Hillary.

How can the "just words" lead the country?

It seems to me that people are only voting for the person they see as the most popular or the most experienced. Why not vote your interest and make your decision based on that. Does John McCain's views fall more in line with Hillary's or does Barack Obama's views fall mor in line with Hillary's? Answer that question and then you'll know whom you support. Stop the nonsense and think about the country instead of bragging rights about your choice of nominee.

OBAMA '08'

Obama is trying to sabotage the Democratic ticket this year so that he can run again in 4 years. It's all about her and not at all about us.

Jackson, how about that?

May I add that I hate CNN – they are the worst manipulators. They are the ones that are going to create this civil war, flamed by Obama playing the poor me race card.

Hillary or McCain

"Heated battle"? Well it's Clinton doing the battling, hanging on like a dying bat. But the polling doesn't match Obama's people at all because actually it's about 50% total of Obama's backers won't vote for Hillary at all, either they will just stay home or will vote McCain. Obama backers are much stronger against Hillary than Hillary backers are against Obama, in reality. I think this poll was put this way to try and get the public swayed toward Hillary.

I just hope that the "losing" candidate will strongly support the "winning" candidate after the primaries are over and make it clear IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS that they want their constituency to go with the winner and NOT McCain in the GE.

Hopefully, that will cut down on this defection factor. I agree with the people saying this is stupid. I'm an Obama supporter, but I will vote for Hillary, even if I strongly disprove of her tactics and personality. Her stance on issues is definitely closer to mine than McCain's.

This isn't a schoolyard dodgeball team selection, it's an election for the President of one of the most influential countries in the world, and if we pick wrong, there are no "do-overs". Do we really want to lose that influence?

she is so desperate with her supporters that they wl do anything to win.this is a threat any civilised person shouldnt fall for.

The door swings both ways. An equal amount of Obama supporters, I believe there are more of us) will absolutely not pull the lever for Clinton and I count myself as one. She's divisive and there is nothing in her political character and judgement to suggest she would be nothing other than a mistake in the WH. I do not want her to be the first woman president under any circumstances.

Shame on you Hillary supporters!

I am an Obama supporter and even though I don't like Hillary Clinton, I would vote for her if she got the nomination. It is a matter of picking the lesser of two evils: Clinton vs. McCain. Of course I would vote Clinton in that situation. Hillary supporters who would vote for McCain over Obama are worse than Benedict Arnold.

Sen.Obama will be great danger to the country and the free world.It is imperative that Sen.Clinton is the nominee.If not everybody should support Sen.McCain,so that this country can still be a democracy as we have come to know.

Not knowing what the questioner's motivation or intention was, Chelsea responded, not like a supporter, but the loyal, loving and protective daughter that she is.
I think that says more about Hillary's character than anything. She raised an intelligent, unselfish daughter who is more than willing to defend her mother and speak only on those things which she believes are important to her candidacy.

"Clinton Supporters Will Vote McCain If She Is Denied The Nomination" is a story that should appear in "DUH ?" magazine. This Obama nomination is being forced on the party by its hard-left leadership by disenfranchising Florida, bullying the superdelegates, and skewing the entire delegate selection process to the benefit of the winner of the very undemocratic "caucus" process. I would much rather vote for the relatively moderate McCain than for Obama.

Right on, who wants Obama and Rev. Wrong.

I will not vote if Hillary Clinton gets the nomination by having the pledged delegates overturn the vote of the people and change their vote to Hillary Clinton.

So many people have come out to vote with pride in voting for either the first woman or the first African-American. If the pledged delegates change their votes, then this is a broken system that I will not be a part of.

As usual, the Democrats begin eating their young. . .

Obama supporters will not vote for Hillary if she is the nominee therefore forfeiting to John McCain. Hillary has damaged the democrat party and the next election I along with many other voters will change to the independent party.

this is one lifelong democrat who will sit at home and will NEVER, EVER vote for Hillary Clinton and watch Billary get trounced by McBush in the general election if she cheats Obama out of the nomination!

OBAMA '08 – PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!

It goes to show you who REALLY pulls more independents and republicans from the other side. Obama claims to be all things to all people but when it comes down to it he fails the test in this poll.

Go Hillary!

You got that right...No way will I ever vote for Obama. If he wants to label me as a 'typical white person' then he is not the change that I seek.

Hillary, McCain, Nader, or anyone but Obama, '08

I will vote McCain over Clinton too. If Obama does not run I will help give America just what it wants. I will survive no matter who is in and my kids will not go to that war, so I will be ok but what about yours. Will you stand by and watch McCain send your kids off to DIE. After all they are just numbers. So hold on tight America because Mc is going to take you for the ride of your life.
Obama or bust

also one of those hillary supporters who would back mccain. so much for obama's pretentious and presumptuous statement that his supporters won't back hillary, but hillary's supporters would back him.

I would have voted for Obama, before Wright and the speech thereafter. However, if Clinton is not the nominee, I will not vote for Obama. I can not see progress and change from a man who has supported a church that propagates hatred.

I will vote independent or not vote at all.

So basically 28% of Hillary's supporters would rather have our troops stay in Iraq for the next 100 years and elect a man that says he does not understand the economic system than vote for the Democrat that wins the party nomination. Sound right to you?

Well, this is what you are doing to the party Hillary. STOP IT.

Please STOP

This is so true if Clinton somehow steals the nomination...I will vote for McCain or stay home. She should leave for the good of the party.

This is sad. Instead of putting such 'selfish' feelings aside and unite to put a democrat in office, people want to live the same life as the last 7 years. What a shame...

I just want to say this is very very sad to have to read!! You mean to tell me Americans are that hateful over race that they will pick from the other side!! I am very very sad this is what the great old USA has become to keep fighting on and on at each other.. I pray for Obama every night cause alot of people is looking for his down fall, All my supporters of him stick together to stop this madness and don't ever turn your back on him.. I will never vote for the other side Even if Mrs. Clinton got it!!! Please post this you never let Virginia people share they views!!

Right-and I will probably vote for Nader if Clinton pulls some dirty maneuver to steal the nomination from Obama-because that is the ONLY way she will win, by fighting dirty. In that case...I will be too ashamed to vote Democratic.

That just means that 28% of Clinton supporters are clueless about what is going on in the world.

I dont care HOW MUCH you dont like the nominee if you switch parties over it the problem isnt the nominee!! NOBODY Is bad enough to make me wanna vote for a 3rd term of Bush! Sorry!! Both candidates need to address this problem and they need to address it fast!

i am studying how to protest what has happened this election. i have felt that we the citizens should have aright to chose the candidate. ifeel we have been fed thru the media a candidate picked by the press. this experience has given me such hatred for this man. who the hell is he? i have no desire to vote for him. if he does become the candidate my democratic family vote for maturity tha means hillary or mcain. get rid of tha mouth. deef

What Clinton supporters? Hillary can hardly fill her rallies and town hall meetings. The fear is that the Obama supporters will refuse to vote for Hillary if she is voted. That is the major concern. And I am one who refuses to vote for Hillary. So if she steals this nomination, I am sure McCain will win.

Another reason to wrap up this thing by the beginning of June when all primaries/caucus are finished
Super delegates WAKE UP

Hillary is trying to sabotage the Democratic ticket this year so that she can run again in 4 years. It's all about her and not at all about us.

Judge by what Hillary has DONE- not by why you THINK she did something.!!!! Sick of the petty baseless comments!!! (By media pundits and posters alike)

Too bad they didn't poll me. As an Obama supporter and a believer in integrity and honesty, I will be voting for McCain if my candidate doesn't get the nomination. I started out as an equal opportunity voter, until I saw Clinton demonstrate her true character over and over again. Never will I vote for a candidate without morals.

I am one of those Democrats who will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination. There is no way I can vote for Obama – he is a racist liar.

Oh, wait. Who's dividing the party again? Yea, HRC. Thought so. Thanks CNN.

This comment further shows that clinton's campaign and supporters are the ones living with their minds in the clouds, and waiting for lights to shine down from heaven and make everything better.

This is a fairly disgusting statistic. Here's why:

Hillary and Obama have nearly IDENTICAL positions on almost every issue. John McCain has nearly opposite positions from both of them.

If someone is a Hillary supporter and votes McCain instead of Obama, we can thus draw only one conclusion: THAT PERSON IS A RACIST.

i think it is a foregone conclusion that mccain will win in november. clinton supporters will vote for mccain and obama supporters will stay home. i am an independent obama supporter that will only vote if sen. obama is the democratic nominee.

It certainly is not high enough on the percentage level. You undoubtedly only took census in small places. Come out in the real world and see what's happening. I can't find a Hillary supporter that would vote for OBAMA if hell frooze over tomorrow. Get a grip and take a national poll. Their supporters have attacked Hillary at every turn and we are disgusted by it. You people call Hillary the attcker. WELL GO BACK TO THE SECOND DEBATE AND SEE WHO OPENED UP THE ATTACK WAR. Shame on you peopl it is you who lie and desire to win at all cost not Hillary. You call her a liar. Well undoubtedly you did not listen to his great speech where he denouced his earliar statements. LIAR HE IS> HILLARY 08

this is simply heart breaking. we're really about to throw away a chance to fix this country and this government becuase our two candidates, who are basically the same as far as policy goes, can't get along. please, supporters on both sides, we need to unite as a party AGAINST john mccain and the corrupt republicans.

STOP FIGHTING, START UNITING!

DEMOCRAT '08

I personally think these people HATE the other candidate. If they were just loyal to their candidate, they would simply sit out the election. I was actually surprised that more Clinton supporter will defect, since a victory from Clinton would most likely be through backroom deals and that should piss more Obama supporters off. The unfortunate thing is we are not making this about the candidates and not what they can do for America.

Why would anyone do this? To vote for the opposing party just in spite is simply ridiculous. Think of your country first before your personal feelings please.

Obama and Hillary are so close on policy compared to McCain that this just doesn't make any sense.

They will defect because they are looking for experience in the next president. Obama just hasn't got it. He hasn't even been to Europe, Canada or Mexico. What???? Let alone he has no substance to back up his words.

This should shock anyone? Hillary Clinton is the single most devisive,polarizing figure in modern American politics. She is playing a very dangerous duel with the rest of the Democratic Party. She and her supporters do not care what happens to the Party, or it's chances in November. The only concern they seem to have is their blind worship of this gravely flawed politician. Hillary has done nothing but divide us. and hurt anyone that does not blindly follow her. Watch the surrogates closely folks. This does not shock me. The answer is clear. It is time for the Party to end this charade. She and her band of Clintonistas nauseate me.

Don't you think polls in March about what people might do in Nov are a bit stupid?

how could any democrat be so naive not to see that the difference between obama and clinton is not in policy, but in personality and effectiveness. that this is even a topic of discussion speaks volumes about the stupidity and blindness of american voters, apparently democrats included.

it's POLITICS. vote based on POLICY.

We lost all the real candidates already, we are back to same old politicians lying and cheating their way in. One choice is another four years of dictatorship, one has no experience and is surviving on terrifying charisma, one is in keeping the country under rulership of the same two family empires for a total of over 28+ years!!!

My only thought to this then they aren't loayal Democrats. I didn't like Kerry all that much, but I was against GW. So I still voted for Kerry, I didn't vote against my party and what it stands for. So my question is are these true Democratic supporters?

Count me among them. I've been a Democrat for 15 years but I cannot support the antics of the DNC and their Great Pretender of a nominee.

if someone is a true democrat and is voting on how the candidate stands on the issues, then they would vote for whoever the public and the party choose as the candidate. Comeo on democrats. You are accepting the republican party bait and with that another 4 years of George Bush in Iraq and no money in your pocket or for your kids education and a debt your children and grandchildren are NOW going to drown in. With a Republican, it could only get worse! Quit voting based on race and gender!!!!!!!

Here is the real headline, the real news. CNN exaserbates tensions within the Democratic party. Unconcerned over the emotional turmoil and division they have created within the Democratic party, CNN continued to fan the flames by allowing the public to believe the race for the Democratic presidential nominee is close "neck and neck". Playing sound bites over and over and having their "team of experts" throw gas on already tormented Democratic and Wolf Blitzer jumping in glee, pocket lighter in hand because he is having the "best time of his life"....all for lovely ratings.....lets have a round of applause for CNN....taking advantage of the Democratic process, creating flames where none should exist. Changing history by remaking it.

I will be one of them . In honor of the bias media

The poll sure reflects my views. If Hillary doesn't get the nomination for the Democrats, then I will vote Republican for the first time.

Why am I not surprised. It's simply consistent with what Hillary's view on the election is. If she can;t have it, then no Democrat is deserving of it.

Horribly short-sighted and self-interested.

Some people are so dumb, yet think they are educated people. The delegates can support whomever they choose, there job is to attempt to insure the open primarys are not controled by cross over voters who will cross back in November. Hillary is no fool, she must be getting encouragement from alot of them to continue to fight on. Remember, Obama has yet to win an all important state. That is not to infer those states don't count, it is a matter of politics. Some states always vote for a republican in the general election. It is a long time pattern, thus they are called red states in the general scheme of things. How many blue states has Obama won? The law of average says, if he is the nominee he will not be the president. The superdelegates want to win in November, as much as we want our specific candidate to be the nominee. Think of the overall picture and you will know why she is still in the race.

The poll was conducted March 7-22? When exactly was this poll conducted?

PATHETIC

Obama's character is highly suspect right now and people would rather have McCain in office instead of someone who has close ties to a racist and anti-semetic minister. Hillary is our first choice, but if she's not the nominee, McCain is our guy.

At least with the Republicans they have a candidate to vote for....the Democrates can't even figure out how to nominate one.

My candidate of choice didn't get the nomination so now I am going to vote for the one that doesn't represent my views. That's real intelligent. Barack and Hillary are carbon-copies of one another.

Talk about cutting off one's nose despite their face.

Democrats Unite!