Puerto Rico votes int he primary but they cannot vote in the general election, as they are not a state. Why can they vote in the primary then ??????????

The first poster (Darryl Citizen) brings up so many legitamate questions..

I spoke to a Hillary supporter today here in Arlington, and she was so ashame about how low Hillary would stoop.

There is no reason why she should have to
steal Obama's Delegates,
Lie about her fundraising activities,
Lie about travel to Bosnia under Sniper Fire.
She refuse to give a list of her Earmarks,
She paid the Black Minister in New York $ 1.5 Million for his endorsement,
She's currently in Legal trouble with Peter Paul,
refuse to present her taxes
Show Bill Clinton Business dealing with Dubai Port World
As well as the untraseable $ 20 million dollars for the Clinton Library

I would like to add that we as people can end this with our votes if we really wanted to and start uniting the democratic party now since the DNC doesnt seem to want to currently.

Obama 08
Austin Texas

*looks around* Umm sweeatheart not just North carolina but the nomination period is an uphill battle for you!!

Obama 08! 115 Delegates for Obama.

Let's keep those delegates mounting up for Obama. Come on North Carolina let's do it for Obama. Let's do it for the Democratic party Let's do it for the good of the Country. Let's do it to send a message Obama is the better candidate no matter what is being protrayed in the media and in the Clinton campaign against him.

Obama 08 The Candidate for Change and Hope!

As a North Carolinian and a former combat veteran Clinton lost the last of any credibility with me when she confused bending over to hug a child with ducking and running to dodge sniper fire, and further confused the probable buzz of bees around the bouquet of flowers she received with the hiss of a sniper's rounds. There are just too many honesty and credibility questions with her for my taste. If this were any other person, (male, female, white, black, brown, yellow, or red) they would have been thrown under the bus long before now for this kind of crap. I don't want her to quit running at all, because I believe that the longer she runs the less likely she will be to hold any office beyond NY Senator which in the long run is best for the country.

Now she's bullying Nancy P. Where does this woman quit?
So she says out one side of her mouth Fl. and Mi. votes should count and out the other side she says it doesn't matter what the voters vote the delegates should be able to vote for who they want at the convention?
Man is she getting desperate. If Pa. wakes up and defeats her maybe then she'll bow out like a real man!!!

Would someone please answer a direct question for me?

There has been a lot of talk this week about Sen. Obama going on a
two and a half day mini vacation with his wife and his two young daughters. I've been hearing this over and over again! Even photos were shown of Sen. Obama relaxing.

Did anyone ask Sen. Clinton where she was, from Good Friday right through Easter Sunday??? Remember when everyone kept saying that she seemed so quiet over this period?

Please folks try to be fair. This man took two and a half days to relax with his young family, after campaigning for months.

Where was Sen. Clinton when she was missing in action? CNN please be fair and post this comment. It is a very fair question.

go Obama

With her rapidly climbing negative ratings, created by her own Rovian campaigning and then outright lies to try to either pad her resume (the Bosnian gaffe) or engage in revisionist history (false claim that she did not support NAFTA when her appointment book clearly shows that she did on many specific occasions), her chances of even finishing a respectable second in North Carolina are quickly evaporating. At this rate, Pennsylvannia may actually go into serious play.

But don't worry, Hillary will just try to move the goalposts again and come up with some other goofy theory to try to keep her entitltement alive. I feel a victim card and a tear coming on soon.

She's just trying to not lose so bad there. We already know that half of the voters in NC are black and that they vote for Obama 90% of the time (nice criteria. issues and competency are irrelevant).

HILLARY 08! WE NEED SOME BACKBONE DESPERATELY IN THIS COUNTRY.

She may want to withdraw now and cast her support for Obama after she lied about her Bosnia experience. Her momentum is going in the negative direction. Very unfortunate for her.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHE WILL NOT WIN!!!!!!!!

Why doesn't CNN report that Clinton is 15 points behind in the polls in NC? The entire media seems more interested in making this look like a close race than reporting the hard truth that it's over for Hillary.

Hillary will not be able to win NC. I also believe to the contrary of what the polls show in PA, she will not take it in big #'s. Yes, she has Ed and Michael, but they cannot make people vote for her, especially in Philadelphia. Obama will pick up a lot of delegates from Philadelphia. So don't believe the hype! They only poll a few thousand people and PA represents a much larger population. This will not be a CA event for her here in PA!

Your whole campaign is a Mt Everest now, not just North Carolina.

Nothing is working for Hillary, it is now time for her to go.

It is time for Howard Dean to step up to the plate and be a leader……I can't believe this is the same person who sought the Presidency of the United States.

I can never support Hillary Clinton again…………she has lost my vote forever. If she steals the nomination, I will never, never and never vote for her…………………

Is this a subset of the "Solutions for America" slogan, or another new campaign slogan? Yikes.

NC do the right thing, get out the vote for Hillary. The Nation does not want Barak to even get a whif of the Nomination. Stop Obama now.
Hillary or McCain.

"…We are fighting on every hill.." Yea and fabricating in every valley.

North Carolina for Hillary is going to be like Hill 961 in Vietnam…..an uphill battle……..with lots of casualities…..

Smart people have and will vote for Obama.

Hillary thinks she is entitled to the presidency. She continues to fight a lost cause prejudiciable to deviding democrats, weakening the eventual nominee Barack Obama in the general elections.

I NOTICE WHENEVER HILARY GIVES A GREAT SPEECH SHE NEVER GETS THE MILEAGE OUT OF IT THAT OBAMA DOES.HE ALSO COMES BACK WITH SOMETHING A BIT BIGGER OR BETTER THEN WHAT SHE HAS TO SAY…CAN HE NOT THINK FOR HIMSELF………. AND CNN YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHOWING HIS SPEECHES AND TALKING ABOUT THEM OVER AND OVER…I GUESS I WILL BE IN MODERATION FOREVER AFTER THIS LITTLE NOTE………….

Hillary always seems to have more SUBSTANCE….

I like her plans and platform, and I think North Carolinians will recognize this and prefer it over the sensationalized obama speeches.

N.C for Hillary

North Carolina will be dificult but not impossible. She just need to make sure to get some of the pie, not the whole thing.

We are praying for you Hillary…

maybe she can just have someone buy it for her

Who cares!!

Keep fighting Hillary, Obama is a back stabber and will doom the democratic party in November.

I want my vote to count in Florida or Im suing the DNC for my civil rights being violated. Howard Dean is soley responsible for this mess. If anyone should step down from all of this its him. Im changing my party status and know many many others doing the same….

Enough of the Clintons please!

Why don't they just go away!

If North Carolina is as educated as stated then the people of that great state would realize that Senator Obama has never done a thing for his state, never done a thing for our country, never owned a business and only held a public office for a couple of years…
One does not need a great education to see that this is not what it takes to Govern our Nation in these times.
He is simply not ready…

. . . I am so furious at CNN, that this is the last time that I will watch
your "news" station. Why didn't you air Senator Obama's speech on
economics in it entirety. Instead you interrupted his speech with a
talking head "commentator" telling us their version of what he is saying
instead of letting us hear him for ourselves. I cannot stand these people.
I will wait until CSPAN airs the entire speech and watch it then. I am
done with CNN and its nonsense.

Hillary,

Keep working hard as you have every day.

You might be surprised at the results in North Carolina.

Talk to John Edwards May be a Hillary & John ticket might be the answer.

John appeals to the white male voter you appeal to the white woman..

WHAT A TICKET… An endorsment from John at this time might be the smart time.

Go Hillary…you can do it!!

Yes we will!!

Obama will take North Carolina easily stretching his lead of delegates and the popular vote of the people. The Clintons are bent on punishing the democrats because the Clintons feel we "owe" them and they will destroy the democrat party. Obama offers what Americans needs and the Clintons offer what they personally want, power.

You mean that the race doesn't end in Pennsylvania. GASP!

ITS OVER HILLARY.

Please give it up you are ruining the democratic party.

I urge ALL superdelagates to get behind OBAMA and end this food fight. We all know Hillary can not WIN!

When she wins Pennsylvania she will be lucky to net 9 delagates at the most, and most likely lose all of the 9 in North Carolina.

I agree 100% with Pelosi. A vote is a vote and the Superdelegates should not be able to change what America wants. If Clinton had more delegates than Obama she would agree. It will cause an outrage in America if the one who has the most delegate is not nominated for the Election.

The presidential bid is also uphill for her. She is behind in delegates, votes, and Obama has won many more states. Why not to quit on time and save face?

She should focus on uniting the party, take back all the tension she has created in the race, and adopt an attitude that gives her credibility (and maybe a VP slot).

There goes CNN bringing in the issue of race saying Obama only won Virginia and South Carolina because of the large African Democratic base. Obama has won a large majority of predominantly white democrats. Quit pushing for rating and report the news.

Sorry Hill – You should spend as much time in Penn. as you can. No chance in North Carolina. Indiana is Obama country. Enjoy your last stand.

Fighting on every hill

like Pickett's Last Stand.

Yeah Yeah Yeah…taxes please…

Clinton should see the nomination as an impossible battle.If the superdelegates go against the one with the most states,most popular vote and the most pledged delegates you can see the general election and the democtatic party going down in flames.She will lose N.C. and she should do the right thing for her party .

Is anyone out there as tired as I am of Bill's getting in Hillary's face? Who is running for President? Bill or Hillary? And why does he feel compelled to ruin her run at the Presidency? Quit protecting the women, Bill. Hillary is quite capable on her own!

Then on the other side of this argument … If she cannot control Bill now; who will be running the country if she gets in? Her Vice-President? Great! Now we have a Democrat – Bush/Cheney in the White House.

Get off the stage, Bill, you had your terms!

Time for Edwards to come to the aid of the Democratic Party and endorse Hillary for President, the only Democrat in this race who can and will win the general election. John, where are you?

Dennis said it best yesterday talking about Bill's fight it out comments:

"Bill's comments suggest that Hillary is somehow a victim in all of this. Best I can tell, she is giving as good as she is getting. Her campaign does have some momentum. However, I don't believe it is enough to give her the lead in the pledged delegate count. I believe she knows that. That is why she is reminding everyone, as often as she can, that pledged delegates aren't tied to the candidate they were awarded to in the primaries. That is the only way she will win the pledged delegate race. It also means the vote of the people is essentially meaningless, which is contrary to her position on the revotes in Michigan and Florida."

And, in the meantime, her tactics and those of her proxies, tear at the Democratic Party. But, some of the fickle, centerist, Hillary-leaning 'Dems' aren't the foundation of the Party. Obama is reaching out much more to the traditional base and has MUCH greater upside in a general election, depending on how the Public responds to the race-bating and fear-mongering that is bound to drive the Republican machine. But, I am not afraid. I'd rather see my fellow Americans' true colors and see if Obama is really electable, BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. I'm not ready to cave in.

It is uphill, but she can win. NC and SC are two different political animals.

Dennis said it best yesterday talking about Bill's fight it out comments:

"Bill's comments suggest that Hillary is somehow a victim in all of this. Best I can tell, she is giving as good as she is getting. Her campaign does have some momentum. However, I don't believe it is enough to give her the lead in the pledged delegate count. I believe she knows that. That is why she is reminding everyone, as often as she can, that pledged delegates aren't tied to the candidate they were awarded to in the primaries. That is the only way she will win the pledged delegate race. It also means the vote of the people is essentially meaningless, which is contrary to her position on the revotes in Michigan and Florida."

And, in the meantime, her tactics and those of her proxies, tear at the Democratic Party. But, some of the fickle, centerist, Hillary-leaning 'Dems' aren't the foundation of the Party. Obama is reaching out much more to the traditional base and has MUCH greater upside in a general election, depending on how the Public responds to the race-bating and fear-mongering that is bound to drive the Republican machine. But, I am not afraid. I'd rather see my fellow Americans' true colors and see if Obama is really electable, BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. I'm not ready to cave in.

I was just reading the other story about Bill and I have to laugh when people say he or hillary are "losers". Give me a break he was the president of the united states and she is an accomplished senator. I would love to hear how your resume/accomplishments compare….

People should have to put thier address and phone number on these comments.

If Hillary cared more about her country than her winning obsession, she would accept the writing on the wall (popular vote and pledged delegates), and gracefully bow out and stop the fighting that is now having a very negative effect on the Democratic chances in November. If she REALLY cared, she would do it soon.

This is all really getting out of hand. The Clinton campaign is so hypocritical. One minute "every vote should count" next minute "those states dont count" then "the people should decide" and then "the superdelegates have a right to vote like everyone else". Really. Is this your plateform? I have washed my hands of this whole election. I thought Clinton would be a good candidate then she started talking. I thought Obama would be a good candidate then he simply ignored the attacks on his integrity. Lets not forget that this is the same party that won the popular vote in the general election but lost the electoral college vote and took the results to court. Superdelegates are the "best" solution.

Come on, North Carolina, vote Hillary!! We've had enough of Obama's sneaky tactics, his anti-American minister, and his campaign blocking the way fir Michigan and Florida do-overs. He talks a great game and speaks eloquently, but that's about as far as it goes. What about all this money he's taken from sub-prime mortgage lender? The media protects him time and time again. Bill
Clinton was a great president and the media should start giving him the respect he deserves as a former president. We also need John Edwards support in N.C. Come on, Sen. Edwards, the Clintons were there for you and who was it? oh, yea, John Kerry. Don't be a traitor like Bill Richardson. Shame on him and congrats to James Carvillefor having the guts to call him on it! And to CNN: Are you paid by the Obama campaign or something? Why cover almost all of his speeches in their entirity? And , about Jack Cafferty, fire him. He far too biased to even present a credible opinion at a round table. Just senile, I guess, but stupid no the less.

It's ok, Hillary. North Carolina is one of those states that don't matter.

N. Carolina isn't the only state that will be an uphill battle for Clinton …She's digging all kinds of holes for herself with her lies…People are really smarter than the Clintons think they are and I'm sure N. Carolina will see through her 'misstatements' She needs to stick to issues if she wants to make any inroad at all…Her antics and desperation are really ticking people off.

Bill Clintons remarks about how the policey's of politics works is in total contrast to what most american's expect of our politcians today. In making the coments and comparisons that he made , he has reminded us of what we were and don't want to be anymore !His legacy is NAFTA , MONICA , IMPEACHED , letting OSAMA Bin Laden escape through a failed foreign policey and now reaping untold riches from being a former (X) President .Way to go old timer . Thank goodness that soon you and your sniper dodging wife will both take your rightfull place in history. That is to say PAST HISTORY as in we are over you both. McCain and Obama is the unbeatable ticket for me.
Wouldn't that be something if the Dem elit's manage to steal the nomination from Barack and Barack reponse is to turn Republican and run with McCain as the VP . One can only hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama, everyone know what his middle name is. I think that middle name speaks for its self and say it all!!!

Go Obama.

I spoke to a Hillary supporter today here in Arlington, and she was so ashame about how low Hillary would stoop.

There is no reason why she should have to
steal Obama's Delegates,
Lie about her fundraising activities,
Lie about travel to Bosnia under Sniper Fire.
She refuse to give a list of her Earmarks,
She paid the Black Minister in New York $ 1.5 Million for his endorsement,
She's currently in Legal trouble with Peter Paul,
refuse to present her taxes
Show Bill Clinton Business dealing with Dubai Port World
As well as the untraseable $ 20 million dollars for the Clinton Library

So many unanswered questions.

May 6. Ugh! How can we possibly endure 6 more weeks of this?

STOP THE BLEEDING!

The mispeaks STOP HERE in North Carolina.

THe first one of these canidates to break through and pull the next upset.. thats the canidate that will get in the white house

IF obama wins PA.. he ll win it all.
IF Hillary wins NC.. she ll win it all

Vote for Hillary or Mccain 2008

ps ( typical white boy )

Well, what does she expect, a red carpet coronation ceremony?

Oh, by the way CNN, are you going to continue to marginalize every demographic and the candidates in the upcoming states just like you've done in previous states to avoid reporting the real news?

You're right, Clintonistas, North Carolina will be uphill. Sit down,drink some water and let the American people surge past with Obama on our shoulders. You're welcome to follow behind

Let all the votes inthe country count including Mich. and Fla. Obama is against letting all votes count. He is not much of a uniter!!! Think about it America.

If she sees an uphill battle, then we must not be looking at the same thing because from my perspective, its all downHILLARY from here

America is too smart to vote for Hillary Clinton

You go Hill….give them knowledge not just words….Ha!

Obama is the candidate of HATE – hate speech, hate toward the typical white person, hate toward America, hate toward patriotism, hate toward Israel, hate…just hate.

There is no battle. You just don't stand a chance of getting our NC votes. We are smart enough to see through the lies. Excuse me, I meant "mispeaks".

Time for new blood,
OBAMA 08

Will the "Clintons" trample the Democratic Party in order to have another day in the sun? I do not want to believe this, but actions speak volumes. What is driving this ambition?

Are the Clintons bigger than the Democratic Party? A lot of their supports seems to think so.

Her winning the nomination is an uphill battle.

She will be behind in the delegate lead unless she wins every remaining state by 30% margins. Bear in mind, her own campaign is predicting defeat in North Carolina, Indiana, Guam, Oregon, South Dakota, and Montana.

I love how the Clinton campaign constantly complain of being disadvantaged – if the voters don't like you, of course you are at a disadvantage!

I wonder if John " I USED to have convictions, now I have ambitions" Edwards will finally come down off the fence and Endorse already.

If he goes with Hillary his political carreer is over as the biggest flip flopper in History.

If he stays on the Fence even as his HOMESTATE votes again he will have shown his true colors as a sell out.

Hillary will overcome the race card that the Obamians are playing
along with the other dirty politics that they are using. How can you not
count all votes, unless you are afraid of the outcome. We all know that the typical white person will vote for Hillary, unless she is not the nominee, then we will vote for McCain. Maybe when Obama gets back from his vacation he and Fred can go to Hollywood together, where they belong.

Do a lil more research CNN…. "Ace"… the campaign head working on North Carolina, thinks that the state is definitely win-able. He said this within the last two days.

What does it matter to her… isn't North Carolina one of those "unimportant states" according to her ?

Gore/Obama '08

She thinks that presidential chair is her birth righ and she is ready to sell her daughter to get there. I will vote for McCain if this snake will get nomination.

I would rather vote for mccain is hillary does not make it but if she does not make it is because there are a bunch of jealous women that rather stick it to another woman if she does not get a piece of the action. Women are suppose to stand up together but jealousy just kills that unity.

Google hillary_the_movie.avi for an excellent 90 minute documentary and an insider perspective on Hillary and Bill Clinton. I'm betting once this documentary is seen by more people and the media are forced to respond her political career will be over.

I guess he is "standing by his woman"!!!!! They are quite the pair and feed off each other. I can't stand to look at either one of them. And as far as Chelsea goes, instead of being offended and rude to the question about her father's affair with Monica Lewinsky, it would have been appropriate to say she just doesn't respond to those types of questions. Being so defensive only makes them all look worse.

Oh wow, im just in shock that she is going to state that isnt considered an "important" state to her. I figured North Carolina was below her….. oh well she can try but she is just going to lose miserably.

Obama Richardson 08!

Hi lady, you have you seen? Even with your husband, you will never. Even with cheating tactics, you will never. Obama is sadling you two.
Nganenu

Where in the world is Hillary going to find all these billions of dollars to fulfill the countless promises she is making?

She will say anything to get a vote. Just ask the good people in upstate New York about the 200,000 new jobs she promised. Almost 1,000,000 people have had to leave New York to find work elsewhere.

Hillary cannot and should not be trusted to run the most important office in the world. I prey that more democrats see through her and speak up.

You hang in thier Mrs. Clinton! We need you to lead Us! Hillary for 2008 ! Don't let Mr. Obama sticks and stones thing put you down!

She thinks that she's a fighter.

Well, she's just boring…

It's even further uphill because you keep digging a deeper hole to start from.