March 28, 2008
Posted: 09:35 AM ET
 Dodd wants the Democratic race to end soon.
Dodd wants the Democratic race to end soon.

(CNN) – Sen. Chris Dodd said Thursday a protracted Democratic presidential race would be "devastating" to the party, and argued an agreement should be worked out after the upcoming contests in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Carolina.

Dodd, a former presidential candidate and current backer of Barack Obama's White House bid, told the National Journal he thinks it’s a forgone conclusion Obama will be the Democratic presidential nominee, and said he thinks it's about time party leaders bring the race to a conclusion.

"We've got five more months to go before the Democratic convention at the end of August and, candidly, we cannot go five more months with the kind of daily sniping that's going on and have a candidate emerge in that convention," said the Connecticut senator.

"Over the next couple of weeks, as we get into April, it seems to me then, that the national leadership of this party has to stand up and reach a conclusion," he added.

Pennsylvania, a state where Hillary Clinton is heavily favored, is slated to vote April 22; North Carolina and Indiana head to the polls two weeks later. It remains unclear which candidates have the edge in those states.

Dodd's comments come one day after Clinton indicated she planned to stay in the race through the remaining round of primary contests. The latest votes, South Dakota's and Montana's caucuses, fall on June 3.

"I think the elections that are yet to come deserve to be held because the people from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico to all the others that are waiting in line deserve to be heard. And I think that's part of the good," Clinton said Wednesday. Former President Bill Clinton also reiterated that sentiment, saying Wednesday, “my family’s not big on quitting.”

But Dodd said Thursday allowing the race to continue indefinitely would be "irresponsible."

"Allowing this sort of to fester over the months of June, and July and August, I think, are irresponsible," he said. "I think you have to make a decision, and hopefully the candidates will respect it and people will rally behind a nominee that, I think, emerges from these contests over the next month."

Specifically, Dodd said leaders among the Congress, governors, and at the Democratic National Committee need to work together to forge a compromise.

"It seems to me you've got to have an issue here that transcends your favorite candidate and decide whether or not the best candidate we have to win this election, to bring our country together and to get behind that choice, instead of having this sort of drip on for the next five months. That is devastating in my view," he said."

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Chris Dodd • Hillary Clinton


Jack   March 27th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Dodd get over yourself. I have not voted yet and demand that I do. Who are you to speak for all Democrats? I'm disgusted by this party. Why have primaries last until June if you don't want the primary season to last that long? I'm so sick of it. Also, why isn't anyone reporting that Obama's economic speech today was identical to Clintons last week? I guess he's copying speeches again!

Dena   March 27th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Pitiful Democratic "Leaders"!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   March 27th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

It is devastating because politcal party bosses like Howard Dean remind me of the Soviets.

ricksp   March 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Who cares what Chris Dodd says anyway? He is just an old fart who is scared the race will give McCain the edge. I think it would be exciting for it to continue. I believe alot of this new interest in the elections will wan if the Democratic nominee is declared. People may lose interest and feel Obama has the presidency locked up and not vote which will pander to McCain.

Robert Zuckschwerdt   March 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

If Dodd likes Obama, naturally he wants Hillary out. How he can ignore Obama's sitting in a church exposing hatred for America is beyond me.

JCB   March 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Well, the DNC has brought this on the Democrats themselves. They should have counted Florida and Michigan, and they should make a uniform voting system in each state. Cacuses should go by the wayside — look at Texas. Hillary won the vote — but then people had to stay in cacuses until three and four in the morning. I wouldn't have been able to stay for the caucuse either. Some of us do have jobs and children that attend school. I will not vote for Obama — if Hillary is not the candidate, my vote goes to McCain or I will stay home. My husband, my father, and my children will do likewise!

dee kay   March 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Shut up Dodd…why are you and Obama so scared to let the people vote? If the shoe were on the other foot you'd be crying to keep the race going into eternity. Just shut the whining up and be like Hillary and grow a pair!!!

Conrad   March 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Hillary is good,but they are liars,starting from Lewinsky,Bosnia and The name Hillary,12 years ago,when she saysthat she was given that name because of the person,Hillary who climbed Mount Everest,supprissing,Hillary Clinton was already 6…Give us a break Clints Family,we dont need liars,ur supporters like Newyorksgovernor is the same…If not Obama,somebodyelse,but not Hillary,Idont care about privacy,but if ur apublic leader u have all prevallage,and there is no difference btn Public and Privacy life.

Illiniois Dem-Libral   March 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

This is nuts, the primeires are for fighting it out, please this is not devasting, devasting is not having health insurance, a job, food on the table. I am so sick of this overtly sweet lets play nice children. I want us to talk about what we our leader to care about and I am tried of this Obama walks on water and he is the best thing how the hell do we know that for sure, we need to see how he handles this challenge since he sure has not been. I want to know why Obama did not attended the engry conference that was held in Houston this past month, Hillary was there. The President of Shell oil was on Charlie Rose the other night and he said he and the conference was very disappointed that Obama was a no show. They talked about how to protect the enviroment, what we need to do about oil and engry. He said Hillary's plans were very well received and they were duable. Obama just likes to have rallys were he can give speech, have you noticed he does not like small events, seems he is not confortable without giving a speech. I want conference on race, gender and etc. I don't want to hear another speech. I want to hear plans to make Women feel they are still apart of this party since we are not good enough to become president. But none of this will happen because the guys want this to come to end, because guys don't feel confortable talking only lecturing it seems.

Steve   March 27th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Dodd is a jerk and an Obama supporter. We know why Dood wants the race to end cause he wants Obama. I say to that, buzz off.

Untill all voices are heard, all voters have voted there should not be an end.

Adrian   March 27th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Recount Texas and Ohio, but this time subtract the Republicans who voted for Clinton to prolong the Democratic race.

Undemocratic Democrats   March 27th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

I am ashamed of my political party. We Democrats should be about empowering the voters and giving a voice to all of us. Instead, party insiders are trying to quash votes -both in upcoming primaries and Florida and Michigan. It is undemocratic to stop the voters from having their say. If Obama is going to win, then let's have at it and let the democratic process run its course. Are they afraid that Obama is hiding something else or that it will become very clear that the voters really would prefer to have Hillary as their nominee. Anyone who asks for this race to end prematurely does not respect the MILLIONS of people who voted for Clinton, does not respect democracy, and isn't worthy of being a government leader. This race is very close (he leads in pledged delagtes- she leads in electoral college votes) and there is no reason to stop it prematurely. This is the process the party established with its rules so let's just sit back and let the voters speak as the process intended.

Morgan   March 27th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

The hypocrisy of the Clintons and their supporters is staggering. Where were all your tears when every primary in NC in my lifetime had been decided long before we got to vote?

The Clinton's strategy of trying to go into each campaign with a huge lead in 'superdelegates' to force the race to end as soon as possible is suppose to enfranchise us how exactly?

This is why I loathe the Clintons. Stop the lying. Stop the constant spin. Can't you people be honest and straight with the American people just for one single moment?

Tim   March 27th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Writing is on the wall and this will not go beyond NC. Superdelegates will step in before or just after NC and will end this. Obama is in the lead and will stay in the lead so there is no reason to let the race run just to let it run. He is in the lead in delegates, popular vote and number of states won. The Democratic states will vote Democratic and Obama has proven he can attract Rebublicans. This is over.

Mike, Land O Lakes, FL   March 27th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Well, that would require Hillary to be a gracious loser. I don't see that happening. The Clintons would rather see McCain I mean McBush win.

Dena   March 27th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

The Republican candidates dropped out before all the states voted so I don't understand why can't Billary.
She will never win the Presidency, no matter what.
Billaries are making me sick and destroying the Democratic Party.
If Obama doesn't get the Democratic nomination We will form a third party and win anyway!

Indiana4OBAMA   March 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Hillary 08? Shes dragging out the race so neither of them can win. She is making the campaign trail a negative one and ruining both candidates records. She's not a teamster. If she bows out she is taking someone else with her and unfortunately McCain will be the person waving goodbye as they fall.

Kathy Ritch   March 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Chris Dodd,
You may back Obama for whatever political gain you may expect. I, however, as a citizen and advocate for fairness only expect that those who haven't yet voted have their say. The Democratic Party caused it's own impending demise with the election of Howard Dean and his subsequent idiocy in disenfranchising Florida and Michigan in an attempt to control the electorate. The Party should be trying to standardize the primaries by having the same voting process in each state: do away with caucuses altogether. Everyone should have the ability to vote either in a booth or by mail-in ballot with paper trails for all. Hold primaries by region and quit the nonsense about Iowa and New Hampshire going first. Dean and his Committee deserve the mess they've wrought. Put the blame squarely where it belongs, not on the candidates for doing what candidates do, but on the Democratic Party itself which is attempting to hijack the election.

Djools from the Netherlands   March 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

I agree. And there is already fall out.

Criss in Chicago   March 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Dodd should tell Obama all Hillary is doing is following the rules as defined by the DNC. These rules were vital to Obama while attempting to deny the will of the people in Florida & Michigan. Obama expect Hillary to not follow the rules and stay in as long as she has a chance! I'm surpised Obama have not cited racism as the cause of her staying in the fight he likes to use that one.

Lets play by the rules and may the best woman win!

A.M. Saqib   March 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

It makes all the sense. If Hillary Clinton is truly a sincere leader, and I think she is, she will gracefully get out of the race come down end of June.

We need to have 'Democratic' president in whitehouse, and 'Obama' need to focus on hot issue and prepare the compaign against 'John McCain' as quickly as possible.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

emmy   March 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Hillary is the ONLY one that can win the general election..if you want the dems to win..you better wake up people

Silly Season   March 27th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I'm just glad I don't support habitual liars like Hillary and hubby Bill. She can never be rewarded with the nomination after the way she has handled this campaign and damaged Obama and the Democrat party with her actions and words. She will never be forgiven.

giniajim   March 27th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Additionally, wasn't the primary purpose of conventions to nominate someone?? If a candidate doesn't have a majority of committed delegates for the first round? If Hilary and Obama think its important for the sniping to stop, it will. Let the process go forward. This was set up long ago; hard to believe that the thought was that the later primaries shouldn't count.

Maureen   March 27th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

I think Hillary needs to gracefully step aside and allow Obama and the Democratic party to enter the presidential race against McCain instead of this continuous inner party destruction. Also, if the candidates and US citizens are so upset about certain states not getting to have input before the nominees for each party are chosen, then fix the primary system. Disenfranchising certainly describes the current system.

Joanna from Michigan   March 27th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

John–
They absolutely CANNOT just count Michigan & Florida's votes the way they ended up. The only solutions are to leave them out or re-vote. Here in Michigan, most people got to the poles confused because Obama wasn't even on the ballot, and the people who knew the primary wouldn't be counted didn't even show up to vote. There were no instructions given to democrats when they received a Primary ballot regarding what to do if your candidate was not on the ballot, and the only Democrat on the ballot was Clinton. Even though I wish my vote would count, I sort of feel like my Democratic State Government knew the rules & that Michigan was running the risk of not being counted, but chose to ignore the rules — so tough luck. Michigan cannot afford another primary… and the Democratic National Party certainly shouldn't fund one, since they warned us not to move the primary up in the first place. It would simply be rewarding a state for not following the rules.

Hillary 08   March 27th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Who would guess that Dodd would say something stupid like that!!! After all, he is dumb enough to be backing Obama isn't he, DUH!!!!!!! If Obama is so scared and wants this over…..then GET OUT!!!!!!! He can't win the Big States, the Hillary Votes or the Republican states!!!! No Hillary…….then McCain Will be in….is that what the Obama voters want???????? He's afraid that the voters have seen his true colors and Hillary will come on Strong!!!!!!! (So he don't want to give them a chance to vote or even have their votes count…..FL…Mich.) I bet if the voting started over…he would be out by now…because the voters have seen the type of Church beliefs he has!!!!! (If you stay in a Church for 20 Years, you have to of seen how the Preacher was along time ago!!!!)

jr.   March 27th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Mr.Dodd just let the elction play out , you might get to be in office a little bit longer ,just remenber what Obama said you old people have to go.new reprisenatives are needed jounger people,so you might be history.

April   March 27th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

And we care what Christopher Dodd because……?
Hillary. Don't quit!!!!

Abby, Northern California   March 27th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Hillary is such a disgrace!

I am glad to see more and more Obama for 08 President signs popping up in my area!

Can't waiting till the day the Clintons are gone forever.

Ken, LA California   March 27th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Obama will gracefully step down if Hillary beats him in the pledged delegates run Hillary should do the same, if she cant catch up step down for the sake of the party.

Linda Montgomery   March 27th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

This typical white person is behind Obama all the way, because I LISTEN and pick up on CONTEXT and understand what he was saying. The voters have spoken and they have said No, thank you, Hillary. It would be even more pronounced if not for Rush Limbaugh's asking Republicans to vote for her in Texas and Ohio so they would have an easier opponent in the fall.

Even if Clinton doesn't care about the party or the country, she should drop out before she botches any chance she has of EVER winning ANY election again, including the Senate seat she already has. There are still no 2006 income tax returns and no Clinton Library donor list. The campaign fraud trial, which I have mentioned before on here, but doesn't get posted because of CNN's ties to Clinton, is still going on.

Will from Gaithersburg, MD   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

It is well known that Sen. Clinton’s chances of winning the nomination are virtually impossible, so she provides her supporters with false hopes until her campaign devises plans to change rules in the process. Sen. Clinton has no regard for anyone and will do anything to win including deliberately taking down the Democratic Party with her. As an independent, I will vote for Ralph Nader before I would give Clinton my vote.

OBAMA 08!

Steve   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

OK, folks, these are the facts. If you cast a sour grapes vote for McCain if your horse doesn't win the race, here's what you get:

*Many more dead in Iraq.
*The end of Roe vs. Wade, and other bad things brought about by the appointment of right-wing judges.
*More tax cuts for the wealthy.

This is just the beginning. So please take a moment and consider the disaster that will happen if you base your vote on hurt feelings.

For the record, I'm an Obama supporter who thinks Hillary should drop out. But this goes out to BOTH sides. I will vote for the Democratic nominee no matter what. If you don't want four more years like the last eight years, you'll do the same.

diane   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Obama should quit now! Hillary will be a better president.

Go Hillary !!!

James   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

CNN quit deleting my comment. Quoting straight from the bible and you can not deal with those facts either. What a farse

Voice   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Those 20 democratic donors ought to be shamed of themselves. I strongly recommend that their names be publizied. I do not think it matters to them a bit, given how bold they were to write such an inappropriate letter to Pelosi.

Angus McDugan   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

It's 3AM and the phone is ringing in the White House. Do you want someone to wake up "sleep deprived" because it's 3AM and "misspeak?"

Nikole   March 27th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

If Obama were in her position, the Democratic Party would have told him to go home after February. Why don't we do the same to her?

Ernest Pennsylvania   March 27th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I agree, i don't see the point of continuing when there is no mathematical way she can catch up on pledged delegates even if she wins all the remaining contest. I believe state should have a vote, and a say. vut even with that vote and say the most it could do for her is narrow her defeat. Meanwhile Mccain has started his campaign for President. She needs to step down period. True Democrats understand this. The sad thing is that people in the Democrat Party that have the power to end this are scared of Hilary, and these "uncomfortable" conversations she has with people when they go againest her.

Obama 08

Bubba   March 27th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

she lost the nomination with her last bold faced lie…sniper fire. She must be studied to see how she can lie so freely and, when caught, just dismiss the incident as, "Oh, well…" Then she moves on to the next lie. She must be studied in a clinical setting.

joejoe   March 27th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Senator Dodd,
Do us a favor and come out an endorse Senator Obama.Tell John Edwards come out and endorse Obama. How about you and some more come out and lend some support to Obama so we can get this over with. I would hate to turn Republican so help me out here guys.

merle 7   March 27th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Since the voters won't make up their minds I guess it is up to the SD.Prolonging this is harmful to the party. If voters had changed their minds I think Hillary would have won by much larger margins in Tx and Ohio. If it is true about the rebuplicans mischeif in those primaries, then maybe that was the problem. It is time for Dems to rally around the winner and build the big Mo for November.

Debbie Finke   March 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Has anyone noticed that all of Obama supporters are losers. Kennedy, Richardson, Kerry, Dodd, etc. all failed when running for President. I guess Obama will join the list in November!

Bruce   March 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

You Obama supporters haven't begun to see what the Republican party is going to do to your man! When they're through with him, he'll win very FEW states! Go ahead, put him in, a vote for Obama is a GUARANTEE that McCain will win the presidency!

ynw   March 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Why does not Obama serve as a VP now and run for 2012, 2016 or 2020? That would be the best solution for the party.

SAM   March 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Thank goodness Dodd is speaking up. I'm so sick of this whole mess- and the way I feel right now I'm ready to go out and trash cars for my candidate. I mean, I can see how things can get too emotional and out of control. And, at this point Clinton would have to walk on water to get my vote. I was for her initially but her underhanded lies and meanness have turned me off completely. Besides, I believe Obama is an exceptional candidate. IF OBAMA DOESN'T GET THE DEM NOMINATION I'M NOT VOTING FOR MCCAIN> I'M VOTNG FOR NADER.

Claire   March 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

It is time for Hilary to step down already before any more damage is done to the party.I can't understand why people don't see threw her.She is very foany to begin with,she has lied about Bosnia ,NFTA etc.I watched her movies on the web and I couldn't believe all the lies that went on when in the white house.Also what gets to me is one of her debate she said she was honored to be there with Obama and the next day what does she do she slam him big time..To my opinion its being a 2 face..Like she said she will do anything to get what she wants .One ? I have what is Bill going to do if she is the President when she has to travel and go to meetings and meet leaders? Is he going to sit with the first ladies and chit chat r he is going to be in the meetings too.

Daniel   March 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I just tend to wonder what would happen if Barack Obama was behind in delegates and attacking clinton with a "kitchen sink" strategy. Dems would be calling for his head! I dont get it. The whole "hes not ready" and then "he can be vice president", the donors strongarming pelosi, etc…

If any superdelegates read this, please help!

jer   March 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

The Clinton's blew there chance when their Super Tuesday strategy didn't knock out Obama.
They had their chance as the presumptive nominee.
America rejected them.
They still think they are owed the nomination.
They have fooled the blue collar people in to thinking that they are working for them when it's really all about them.
There is just enough racism and gender voting in the party to keep them alive and keep the primary season going.
Maybe there is to much racism in the country to elect Obama.
At first I thought there was and then Obama strung together 11 straight wins and I thought it was his.
Then the Wright card was played and now I think racism has reared its head. You'd think the average guy would be happy Obama is a christian. I've never seen a candidates' preacher losing the election for him. Especially when Obama has only acted as a true disciple of Christ.
Hillary and lying about her trip to Bosnia is a 2 day story. Why?

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   March 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

RinggggggggggggggDing a ling. The Superdelegate can't even go
out to lunch. It's Hillary at 9 am, then Hillary at Noon, then Hillary at
6 pm. and Hillary at 9 pm. Now Hillary, let the Superdelegates rest.
No sway. No Way. It is 3 am. and Hillary is too tired to talk.

rw in ct   March 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

It is revolting how some party heads, career politicians want the democratic process to end. Is this the example of democracy that we want the Iraqis to follow? Maybe it is time to focus on the structure of our democracy and make some corrective changes. It would not hurt to place gag orders on the windbag bigwigs. Shame on you Dodd.

REV LEROY ROSS   March 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

chris Dodd is right Allowing this fester to go on it a shame to the Democrative party Bill clinton should be shames of himself talk about his family is not big on quitting he talk irresponsible we dont need the clintons back in the white house anyway for what he did the frist time shame on him he should sit down and level well enough alone

John2   March 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

We need John and Liz Edwards! They have the clout to make this stop. John needs to step up now!

Mike   March 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

If you want both of the candidates end the fight…. just stop giving them fund and I believe they gonna stop..

DT   March 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Last I checked this is still American and Hillary Clinton has every right to finish this thing to the end. Like it or not. Maybe if she was sofar behind but she isn't. Obama doesn't want her in the race any longer because she is pulling ahead in PA. If the people want Obama then vote for him. Let the people decide and not politicains with hiden agendas.

Willie   March 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Shut up and let the superdelegates decide. If they choose Obama then fine and if they choose Hillary then fine. After these 10 contest, Hillary will close the gap on Obama and then what are you going to say about that? Obama is not going to widen his gap. The gap is going to close. There is no way that Hillary is going to get out of this contest. I wish that they would please stop bothering her about it.

Kay-Arizona   March 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Amazing. Some Democrats have had the opportunity to make their selection for the Presidential Nominee. Now they want to shut it all down before the rest of the State have a chance to make their selection. What are they afraid of? Back off and let everyone have their say, including Florida and Michigan. That would be democracy.

Stamford   March 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I am sorry I voted for you.

Chad   March 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

So why even hold Primaries in these states? Because EVERYONE should get a voice. If this prolonged campaign is bad, then next time we need one national primary. Until that time, shut up and stop whining.

JCH in Philly   March 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

This is outrageous that certain dems and the media are attempting to steal the OPPORTUNITY to win the nomination from Hillary. All of this talk from "party leaders" and the Obama-pom-pom media derives from on simple fact… Hillary is going to ROUT Obama in PA… which a big win could give her momentum to win in NC, IN, WV and OR.

These dem leaderss and media outlets know this, and DO NOT want Hillary to even get close to PA. Whether its due to Rev. Wright, race, inexperince of Obama, or whateer., Hillary going on a winning streak creates a nightmare that the Dem. party and the media want to avoid… because how can you possibly nominate a candidate who has NO MOMENTUM and who is being hurt by scandals, etc…. but if you nominate Hillary (she may be behind 50 or pledged delegates after winning a few more states), the Dems risk alienating the black and uber-liberal vote… Personally, I support her and I all my family and friends are voting for her on Apr. 22

KEEP FIGHTING HILL!!

March   March 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Amen, Senator Dodd; however, this race should of ended when Obama swept across the county and was 10-0. Instead we've had to endure Hillary spewing her lies, hate and tearing down the Democratic Party. She doesn't care if she destroys the party. It's all about her and her alone. Doesn't the party recognize this? Please wake up! The writing has been on the wall for 2 months,

BARACK OBAMA, our next president!
Yes we can!
Yes we can!
Yes we can!
Yes we can!

Betty   March 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

If Obama get the nomination, I will be voting Republican and I think a lot of people feel the same way, in fact I know they do. What is wrong with you and the American People to vote for someone that has such strong ties withe the Islam people. All I can here from the Democratic Party is about the Superdelegates. I believe Richardson from Mexico gave his superdelegate to Obama even tho Clinton won the state why aren't you telling him that his vote should go to Clinton. I honestly feel that if Obama get the nomination you just handed McCain the Presidency.

enomisa   March 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

The Obama supporters have always been too apathetic to participate in the electoral process before.

I could care less if they go back to never voting again.

I will not install their nominee just to appease them.

If they enjoyed life under two Bush terms, lets give them a McCain term as well.

We party faithful have been there, caring for our country and voting for its greater good since we were 18. Ignore us at your own peril. How dare you blow off your base for a bunch of newbies who may or may not vote again.

Slappaho   March 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

would all you Florida lawbreakers get it out of you humid minds……There is no revote…..as much as we would like to see it …….thats not gonna happen……..so if you want 4 more years in Iraq then vote for McCain…..if not the democratic party has spoken…..Obama 08…………GWB didn't have a recount for the presidency….so hILLARY is not getting one either……tell your elected officials to follow the rules next time or elect new officials before the next primary season……lol suckers

sandy   March 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Well, it seems like we have a least one smart democrate. He is absolutely right in saying that the Democratic party has to stand up and say enough. The numbers speak for themselves in the fact that she cannot win. If the super delegates take this away from Obama, I think this country will pay the price.

Steve   March 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Bill is the only one who can tell Hillary she must stop, quit, throw in the towel…..ain't going to happen. Bill in pulling and pushing this poor women alll the way through hell. She is loyal to him as proven in the 90s and "Monica Gate". The DNC has no leadership that can trump Bill….Mr Vernon Jordan tried and has been side lined. We will see the party split and crash this summer. It is a train wreck that all can see but nobody can stop or those who can stop it won't, THE CLINTONS!

Conan   March 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

So note to States, if your primary is not quick enough, it doesn't matter. There's democracy for you. Great job Democrats!!!!!

Cathy, PA   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Dodd, I want my vote to count. You have no right wanting this election to be over without everyone's voice being heard. What are you worried about?? Obama losing??

It's all over the news that Hillary can't win this thing, so what is the problem? What is so devastating.

Peter from N.J   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I believe that we should nominate Hillary, She is the best qualified.
About the negative in the campaign, wait and see what the republican will do to Obama if is the nominee.
We need a strong President and Hillary is.
Since we are going to follow the rules of the party, we should follow them to the end for better and worse, let all the people have their voices counted .
Have the Florida and Michican delegate seated at the convention.
At the end if no one reached the number necessary for the nomination have the superdelegate have their say in nominate the candidate that can win in November.
About the rules that the party has , I believe that they have to be changed and have all primay with the winner take all.
Do not let People like Pelosi, Dodd, Richardson etc. suggest that Hillary has to withdraw for the good of the party.
Hillary 08

Sheree   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

He looks really pissed. Hillary is desparate and out of control. At this point she will do anthing to win this nomination, including damaging the Democratic Party irreversibly. What a selfish, selfish woman. My trust in her and her husband have gone by way of the doe doe. Glad Senator Dodd is speaking out. More need to.

Hillary supporter   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

This race should not be decided by anyone other than the voters. Let it go to the convention. We wouldn't be in this predicament if the media and politicians hand shown favoritism from the start to Obama and the venom and sexism that was directed at Hillary. The media has fueled this division amongst the voters and it started with the Iowa win. It never got better. The media and so many others just got more and more biased. Of course, many of us our mad. What do you expect? Everyone is pointing fingers now. The media should have done their job. Done it fairly and responsibly and without bias, They have twisted and turned and manipulated this presidential race. All for ratings. I'm so ashamed of there behavior because they are supposed to be professionals. Every news channel and everyone on it have been acting like clowns. This whole thing angers me more than any scandal in the US. They could care less about the Dems. If Hillary does not win the nomination I cannot in good conscious vote for Obama. If it was another candidate other than him–no, I wouldn't abandon my party, but because of all that has happened and how he has benefited from it –I cannot vote for him. I doubt this will get posted, but I'm sure someone will read. I honestly do not know how some of these people sleep at night.

Debbie Finke   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Dodd, Richardson, Obama, Dean, Kerry, Kennedy, and Pelosi are all has beens who need to get out of the Democratic Party. This is a free country and Hillary should be allowed to continue in this race. It is Obama and his supporters who are tearing the Democratic Party apart. Obama needs to step aside and let someone else who can win have the nomination. HE WILL NOT WIN IN NOVEMBER AND WILL DISGRACE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The fear that the Party leaders have is that more dirt will come out on Obama and it will. I can not believe anyone in their right mind could still vote for Obama today!!

Former Republican   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

What those calling for the process to "play out" don't seem to understand is how much it benefits the Republicans. They are a lot smarter and better than we are at running for president: their winner-take-all format decides things a lot faster in the primaries, so they have a candidate much more quickly. That candidate sits back and watches the Democrats beat the living hell out of one another, going negative, doing the dirty work for the Republicans. Grow up Hillary backers, she represents old school politics, and her words and actions over the last few weeks have revealed her to be not a representative of the people and a change agent, but a ruthless, desperate, bitter, power-hungry person, terrified at the prospect of watching it all slip out of her grasp. That's too much like what we have seen for the last 8 years, and we are tired of business as usual.

Jack   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Hillary piles on lie after lie, struggles for funding and has almost as many people hating her as Bush. She has borrowed her whole campaign from Obama, right on down to the "Change" mantra. Who's unelectable?

Funny how the Clintonites keep throwing that out there, like it's not an obvious and contrived sound bite. Repeating it doesn't make it true.

I mean really, have you somehow missed who the Repubs are throwing up against Obama?

And now she's talking about how the pledged delegates are up for grabs? Hah. How desperate.

Chris, Bethesda, Maryland   March 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

"the national leadership of this party has to stand up and reach a conclusion."

Guess what? It's called democracy in action. The system was set up to institutionalize this kind of dissent, so people would be arguing in caucuses and on ballots instead of beating each other up on the streets. You don't like democracy? I hear Cuba's hiring.

I'm for McCain, I have no dog in this fight. But to both Clinton and Obama's supporters; keep doing what you're doing. You are sticking up for what you believe in, you are doing what a democracy is supposed to do and don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

GL   March 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Richardson, Pelosi, now Dodd. More than past due on shutting this down. Hillary has already lost. Biden, Edwards, Gore- this is your cue, please man up and shut this down already.

Obama '08

Anthony- Los Angeles   March 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Imagine that! Another Obama supporter trying to end the race while he's slightly ahead…..that's not democracy….to stop millions of people from voting just because your candidate of choice is currently ahead. It's obvious strategy based on disenfranchisement of voters. We're smart people. Don't play us for fools Mr. Dodd.

Michiel W   March 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Excuse me, but aren't there still 10 primaries to go? Are these voters just to be disregarded? Or are there options down to one and only one candidate? Neither candidate has the delegates to win. The popular vote is close. How can Senator Dodd think this is equitable? And if this is such a big problem, to wait for all of the primaries to be completed, why did the DNC set them to run into JUNE. These supporters of Senator Obama have got to stop these blatant attempts to "annoint" Senator Obama, at the expense of not only Senator Clinton, but the voters of America.

fred   March 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Then tell your buddy Obama to drop out!!!

Bond_Dallas   March 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Since you are typically taking this out of context,, a bunch of typical white people are weary of racism and have embraced Obama. There are however still people like you that still suffer from a self denied growth beyond racism. I hope you grow out of that at least before you go meet the Almighty God.

Josh, The Californian Independent   March 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Ok, I agree 100% with you Mr. Dodd but actions speak louder than words. In other words get all the super delegates together have them endorse whoever and early vote or something. The people are waiting and you Democratic Leaders are not doing a D@MN thing to end this and have our nominee attack McCain. Which should be easy anyways, he should be in prison already for breaking the FEC thing, Millions of dollars spent illgally by McCain. Come on Media!!! Especially CNN and MSNBC Focus on McCain and his corruptedness!!! All in all we need our nominee now and to unite this party or we are doomed for a "Bush 3rd Term".

DEMOCRAT '08 & '12

James Lynch   March 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

With all due respect to Senator Dodd, why were the later primaries scheduled if he wants to ignore them. There's a logical thread missing here.

rck   March 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

HILLARY TELLS PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE FOR McCAIN AND i'M TELLING HILLARY THAT MY FAMILY WILL VOTE FOR McCAIN IF SHE GETS THE NOMINATION. AND THATS 5 VOTES OF THE MILLIONS OF VOTES THAT HE WILL GET IF HILLARY GETS THE NOMINATION

so true   March 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

The Obama camp has been too apathetic to vote until this election.
How did that apathy work out for you under 2 Bush terms?
Where was your support when we needed it?

Because of that, now that they finally motivated themselves to participate in the process, we are all expected to bow down and hand the nomination over to their candidate.

These newbies, independents and crossover republicans do not have a history of solid support for the democratic party and its nominees.

You should not have sacrificed the democratic base, hoping to attract these people who have not cared about their country until now.

beth   March 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

I don`t think someone already took side should have a fair opinion.

jim ohare   March 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Since when to the Clintons give a dam about irresponceibility,it's always about them & the hell with everybody else.

Erik   March 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

As usual, the Democrats bicker while the Republicans get behind their guy and let him begin appearing "presidential" all over the country. As a nation, we're more and more willing every day to favor a blinky, feeble-looking old man over dynamic new leadership, simply because he's not in conflict at the moment.

Ryan   March 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

No! Of course another Obama supporter would say that!

Tim from Eugene OR.   March 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I think it would be fine to let Hillary go all the way to the last primary vote, if she would stop building up the opponent, quit mudslingging and talk about the issues. She and Bill are really tearing the party appart. Not by continuing to run but by the way they are running. I don't remember in my life time any other candidtate that gave the other party such help with her scorched earth type of race. Play fair and I like many others wouldn't mind you staying in the race til June Hillary. Right now you will be lucky to come out of this thing with just your loyal femanist supporters. Look how you lost the support of almost all the black vote, while Rush has got the right voting for you. You have taken a block of voters and traded them for right wing bigots and you think thats ok, maybe when all you care about is yourself. Enough play fair or just go away!!!

fp   March 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

The prolonged Dems race is the result of the incompetence of the party leadership. The leadership strting with Pelosi all the way to the DNC is responsible for this nightmare. the DEMS primary rules are3 self defeating.

Dave, TX   March 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I am all for letting everyone's vote count, but the kind of dirty politics that the Clintons' have employed will definitely leave a mark. If there is a reason to stop this process now, this is it.

mike   March 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Obama step down now!

Linda, DE   March 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Why is it…if your for Hillary and not Obama…and refuse to vote Obama….a person is automatically a raceist????? It seems to me that Obama…his Preacher and Church has that statement sewed up!!!! Hillary 08 and if not Obama will never see my vote!!!!! (and nothing will change my mind on that!!! and NO I'm not a raceist!!!

Tracy   March 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

What about the voters for Hillary? Well, they chose the losing candidate just as the voters who voted for Edwards did. Simple.

The Clinton's won't back down because they don't care about A) Rules and B) Anyone but themselves. They'd rather have McCain win so Hillary can run again in 2012. Them ther are the facts. Get used to another four years of Republican rule. Thanks, Hillary.

Bet this won't be published.

Shirley   March 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Hillary will never pull out of the race, even after her 'kitchen sink' is empty. The Clintons are part of a huge political machine and still believe they can bully their way back into the White House.

karen (hillary lies as usual)   March 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

It makes no sense of the hillary supporters to say that Obama should drop out that is absurd and undemocratic when he is in the lead. So stop it, it's not intelligent. I don't want to vote for Hillary who is always lying. Can we discuss Hillary's ties to the cult organization called the "the family".

concerned   March 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

The real news out of Washington is that voter registration for the Democratic Party has been in record numbers in every state that has voted, including Florida, and Michigan. Pennsylvania's Democrats registration was record turn out. And, there is no reason not to believe that the states left to vote will also have record registration and voter turn-out. Neither Obama or, Hillary should pull out now. You are misrepresenting the heightened interest in this historic race. And, the states left remaining to vote are very excited about their voices being heard.
Senator Dodd needs to stop promoting this nonsense. The only voters I can see turning away from the party at this point is Florida and Michigan. And, who could blame them for that? If you want what America wants, then you should have the sense for your party's future, that Hillary or Obama should pull out. There will be outrage over that for sure. Do not tell America to quit this very important vetting process. And by-the-way, I am interested in really knowing what Barack's future plans for us concerning NUCLEAR ENERGY INTERESTS THAT ARE FINANCING HIS CAMPAIGN—I DARE YOU TO MAKE THAT AN ISSUE AND STOP HARPING ON PEOPLE TO PULL OUT OF THIS ELECTION.

jonsey   March 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

There is nothing worse than a football game where the teams are totally unmatched. BORING!!!!!!!! I want to see a close game, its exciting and keeps me on the edge of my seat. This is a very competitive race between obama and hillary and I love it! this is what America is all about Michelle!!!!!!!!!! By the way, can we hear why obama "DISOWNED" his brother MArk, threwq his grandmother under the bus but wont give up on his Pastor? He has the nerve to talk about family values, he doesnt have any.

Marla   March 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I totally agree with Chris im getting Tired of all the back and fourth stuff he said/ she said "we all said"…. after these states PA, IN, NC who ever has the most Delegates the super's should step in and end this it should be awarded to the person winning with the most delegates. this will be the only way Hillary will Drop out of the race! if super's dont step in she will continue and IT WILL HURT our party….

jack   March 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

If Hillary supporters are relying on Superdelegates- then the are in some sort of fantasy world.

My boss is a superdelegate and he is getting enormous pressure from the party members to finish this race soon and keep new democrats happy.

JL - PA   March 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Don't quit Hillary. We need you as our leader. How can we trust Obama who puts his faith and trust in a racist and hateful man, Rev. Wright.

Hillary 2008

hsl   March 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Let all the people be heard including the super delegates!

Gina, Los Angeles   March 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Are you kidding me! This is how the Democratic Party arranged this race. We're voting AND WAITING until June 3rd. Serves them right for having things this way.

I'm a McCain supporter. But, I don't like his 100 years comment. So, I'm either voting Clinton in November, or sticking to McCain.

Marge Hibbing Mn   March 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Tell Dodd to take a hike to Mexico or Canada if they will have him and by the way take his manly man example obama with him.

Stephen   March 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Clearly Obama has the advantage and the more Hillary hangs around the more it favors Mcain but she already said Mcain is better anyway. So why is she still in this? And as for Bill this is not about your family it is about the American family look at the larger picture dummy!! Go Obama, I believe in you like I never will any other presidential candidate. Obama for President, Edwards for VP!!

for freedom   March 27th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Well then fix the system.

Right now this is the way it is.

Stop trying to sabotage Clinton and install Obama.

You are all swiftboating your best candidate, your democratic base and your party.

You should have stayed out of it from the start and the people would have voted and their votes would have counted and we would have Hillary as our nominee.

Now you want to steal the nomination from her and give it to Obama

Cathy in Indiana   March 27th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I'l bet Dodd wants to end it . He's supporting Obama and eveyday
something new comes out against hiim

Paul, 47 year old White Male   March 27th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Hillary, do the math!! Or should I say Huckahillaby. You and your staffers are treating the American people as though they are ignorant. Pennsylvania is smarter than that and they understand sport analogies that Bill puts out there. Don’t wait around for a miracle and don’t let the door hit you in your behind on your way out!

The Clinton Drama Queen machine is out of power & Bill please NEVER use football or any athletic analogies to show you’re fighting tough side. You didn’t have to figure out which way to put your jock on for the cheerleading team. “If a politician doesn’t want to get beat up” does your quote apply to Chelsea? Or are you once again above the rules? It’s tough out there!!!

It is hard for me to believe I’m talking this way about a former President I respected and admired and now despise, because of the low life campaign you and Hillary are running.

Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama… Now that’s Change. Something new in Washington, what a concept!

Sorry Mr. McCain and thank you for many years of Military service, many, many years ago. But we just went through 8 years of a president who couldn’t read well at all, and couldn’t speak if he didn’t read. We need someone who can look you in the eyes and speak from the heart with intelligence in their mind.

deb   March 27th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

HE SHOULD SPEND HIS TIME WORKING ON INCLUDING MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA. THE ARROGANCE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY COULD PUT THESE STATES IN PLAY FOR THE REPUBLICANS.

ANOTHER DEMOCRAT LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE OBAMA ADMINISGTRATION.

Linda   March 27th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Geez just because there is a little rivary here, a run for the nomination on the democratic side, we've just decided that it's gone on too long. Will people just let this happen at the pace it happens. You want to talk devestating, our country is falling apart, we are at a stand still, housing, finance, jobs, corporate greed, and a govt that outsources things that should be taken care of in our own country, we are rebuilding Iraq instead of our own country, and we have an idiot for a president that is more worried about Iraq than the country he calls his own.

Jane V. Lisa   March 27th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I am officially tired of the superdelegates telling the electorate that it is over. There was absolutely no reason why any superdelegate had to endorse or support a candidate before all the primaries were held. Their time would be better spent finding a resolution to the Michigan and Florida debacle which could cost them the general election.

Sherry   March 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Would Dodd be speaking like this if his state had not yet voted in a primary?

Obama supporters have a lot of gall blocking the re-vote in Michigan and Florida and now wanting to take the vote away from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Montana, Puerto Rico, and Oregon all in the name of "unity." Don't we already have this type of person in the White House? Count the votes before you demand someone else quit the race. Geez, Obama backers, how republican can you get?

Mark   March 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Senator Dodd is boldly demonstrating all the reasons why he deserved to lose the presidential primary. He has done nothing but exhibit poor judgment in this difficult situation. How does disenfranchising voters in FL and MI, stripping super delegates of their right to vote independently and pushing the Old Boys agenda serve the best interests of the Democratic Party? It doesn't. Senator Dodd is thinking of himself again, as per the usual.

Justin   March 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

absolutely! A divided party cannot win in November, and we must move on to rallying our troops!

I know Hillary has her reasons to stay in….but everything is against her. And the longer she stays in the race and allows in-fighting, the less chance Obama will have at a nomination.

If nothing else, Hillary, do it for the good of the country. Right now, we're going to have YOU to thank for losing in November, just like we had NADER to thank when Gore lost in 2000 (yes, he won….but we know that already).

Brian Rich   March 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

South Dakota and Montana are both holding primaries, not caucuses.

Lisa   March 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

This is insane! This race isn't finished yet. Everyone deserves the opportunity to vote and thanks to the DNC we are already missing two large states. At this point the DNC needs to stay out of this and go forward with the rules that it has in place. You know…the rules that kept Florida and Michigan out of the race. Otherwise it will be an injustice to Hillary Clinton and all her supporters. Sit tight Chris Dodd. Obama still might win. He just has to EARN it!

Adia Fron France   March 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Shup upHillary! Your Bosnia's trip ah aha aha ahahahah! Even in France you are looked like a liar now…..You've lost your credibility
Shame on you!

Darth Vadik, CA   March 27th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I heard they are going to have the superdelegates vote way before the convention, so I guess this is probably the same thing.

I think the'll probably have them vote right after Indiana and North Carolina, so we should be OK, we should have a candidate by mid April, much better than going on until August, just thinking about it going to august gives me chills.

I can see the McCain camp starting to shake, we're coming McCain we're coming…

I just can't wait :)

rosie   March 27th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Look out Pennsylvania! Here come the Judge!!! Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! To God be the glory!!!

Sunny   March 27th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Chris Dodd needs to let the people decide. Everyone should have a voice!!

Otto F   March 27th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Remember all the calls for Hillary to quit in those weeks before Texas and Ohio went her way? If I were an Obama supporter I'd be trying everything I could to pressure Hillary to quit right now. If I were Hillary, I wouldn't even consider it.

Gerry   March 27th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Dodd is right. McCain is already poaching independent voters and more importantly fund raisers. It's time to end it now.

NW Independent   March 27th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Gee, let's not worry about those states that vote in May and June. Let's declare this thing "over" for the good of the party. I'm from Oregon and if this "thing" is declared over before we vote with it being so close; I for one will never consider voting for the Dem. candidate no matter who it is and I will blog and do everything in my power to tip Oregon Red!

You gotta be kidding me right?

Michelle in Los Angeles   March 27th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Sen Chris Dodd is right. The powers that be need to stand up and make a decision. The facts are in. Barack has the lead. Hillary can not catch him, he is in front and in all games, the one with the most votes, wins.
This is America. The land of the free. The home of the brave. I urge the powers that be to recongize that America wants a change. America wants Barack Obama. Embrace change. Give the people what . If the title of winner is stollen from the true winner, Sen Barack Obama, everyone will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that America is racist and a cheat, then God help us all.

PA   March 27th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

We will loss the White House if this negative in-fighting continues.

The candidates need to let go of their own desire to win and see that our nation can not handle another 4-8 years of Bush/McCain!

duh   March 27th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Then don't rig elections in favor of Obama.

And don't hold primary elections into June if you don't actually want the primaries to go on into june.

And don't punish Florida and Michigan for moving their primaries up. The race could have been decided then, if those votes had counted.

Democratic party leaders are just incompetent hypocrits.
They all want Obama at any cost and will say and do anything to install him as nominee.

DENISE   March 27th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

How convenient that those who support Mr.Obama are calling for Hillary to quit. He needs to follow his own advice and "put aside your favorite candidate and decide whether or not the best candidate we have to win this election"….THAT BEST CANDIDATE IS HILLARY CLINTON. How can Mr. Obama represent us in the world when there will be no one who clears all obstacles, criticisms, questions, etc.. When the heat got to hot…he went on vacation until the storm ended and the media returned to being in love with him. The republicans, the world and our enemies will not be swayed by a speech.

kevin from alaska   March 27th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

So Senator Barack Obama must have "tricked" his colleagues Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, etc., etc. into backing him.

It's a good thing there are Hillary supporters out there that know Obama's "true colors."

Concerned Canadian   March 27th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Obama and all his old "Washington talk " political backers are just like their choice for the nominee…..thin skinned and quitters !!

Let the chips fall where they may I say. The DNC and the media wreaked havoc on this primary race between Hillary and Barack, so let the fight go to the end..its a deserving conclusion to the mess others created and the candidates don't have to pay the price for it.

Go Hillary !! HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 08 !!

Independent   March 27th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Smart man!

Its so obvious both are tearing themselves down…

TUYCAN   March 27th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

IT IS THE PREMATURE ENDORSEMENT OF SOME POLITICAL FIGURES IN THE DEMACRATIC PARTY FOR OBAMA OR HILLARY THAT LEADS TO THE CURRENT SITUATION : LET OBAMA AND HILLARY COMPETE AND LET THE VOTERS DECIDE . THE WINNER WILL HAVE THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE PARTY . THAT IS THE FAIR PLAY .

meggy   March 27th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

hey dodd….just shot your big mouth and keep quiet ok.what you are doing is dividing the party by blaming hillary.

George   March 27th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Finally someone other than Richardson realizes that it is imperative for the democrats to stop the in-fighting. Otherwise what the democrats would be doing is handing the election to McCain in a silver platter.

Help Us Lord   March 27th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Broker a deal: That sounds like Billary again. His $100M is still buying comments. Is this another Limbaugh on the rise?

Revote: That's the fist Billary guffaw.

Jump Ship: Another Billary ploy. Hillary was born a Republican. She is still a daddy's girl. If she can't be recognized then nobdy will – especially not a BLACK.

No Deal for Brokering! She herself and Billary already discarded Barack Obama as hierarchial material. How do you broker that?

She must be defeated and that she will. Her time has past. This is a new day.
CNN don't deny me my voice! Thank you for the platform.

Margie Miller   March 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Obama can't win enough delegates and neither can Hillary. The primary vote is too split. The super delegates will have to decide.

I agree   March 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Bye, Bye, Hilary!

kenny cole   March 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

i think is time for the CLINTON to know that the party is over an d for them to wanna tear DEM.apart will hurt me

John   March 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

The party leader's job should make sure every vote in FL and MI count. And not try to favor one candiate or another.

A Typical White Person   March 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

This "typical white person" will never vote for Obama if he is the nominee and that WILL NOT CHANGE no matter how much the DNC or Obamabots try to change my mind. Many others feel the same way. We cannot chose this man just because it would anger African Americans if we don't. We are supposed to be selecting the best person to be president and this extreme liberal, America-hating, inexperienced talker is not the best person to lead our country.

Chris in Va.   March 27th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Bill Clinton, "…my family's not big on quitting." ,and truth isn't in the top two either is it Bubba?

Richard   March 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Absolutely imperative that we close this asap,..

Clinton needs to finally stop stumbling forward with her head in her shell and put the needs of the party over her personal ambitions.

OBAMA NEVER   March 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Clinton will win nomination and Obama will leave the race earlier than anticipated.

Hillary 08!

OBAMA SAVANTS SYNDROME   March 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Poor Senator DODD…His male shovenistic endorsement of OBAMA is starting to wear him down..Poor buddy..

Rick   March 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Dodd is correct. I only hope that the Democratic leaders in this country, whoever they are, have the courage to do the right thing and pull together now to end this fighting between Clinton and Obama and save the Democratic party. Bill Clinton could take the lead by encouraging his wife to accept the fact that she can't win. Who knows, he might be able to begin the healing process like he tried to do years ago when he admitted that he lied about his affair, and we could still have a Obama Clinton ticket. But if he does not have the courage to do the right thing for the country at this critical moment in our history , he will only seal his fate with historians as a one time great president.

DJ, LA, CA   March 27th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Mathmatically it is virtually impossible for Clinton to close the gap. Even with the tremendous damage from Obama's former pastor and questionable camapaign donor Reskor…Obama still has the confidence of the majority of Democratic voters.

The numbers don't lie. Clinton intentionally waits until as late as possible to release her tax returns probably out of fear of the scrutiny that will follow.

Those words Pastor Wright made were his own not Obamas. So the fact of the matter is that unless somehow Obama completely tanks the last few primaries…it's over.

Clinton supporters can threaten to vote for McCain all they want. It won't change the fact there is too large of a gap for Clinton to close.

R   March 27th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

neither Obama nor Hillary will come to a compromise now. It's too early for them and they both want the same spot

Jen   March 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I agree with Dodd! Hillary is just being selfish at this point. She is such a liar too. I'm sorry, Hillary, America is much smarter this time around. Go Barack Obama!

Vince Los Angeles, CA   March 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I agree……HILLARY NEEDS TO DROP OUT OF THE RACE NOW!!!!

Jerome   March 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Thank you people…Superdelagates are coming out and saying what we all are saying this is destroying the party…this is Hillary making sure she is not the nominee then she would rather have a Republican win…The Clintons are about themselves and not the Party it is evident…

Dave -Las Vegas   March 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

All the Obama supporters think it would be devastating for the race to go on because they might lose! Let's stop the game before all the votes are counted since we wouldn't want to hurt their feelings.

Neanderthal   March 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Why prolongue the contest for the Democratic nomination? Because this is a Democracy not a Kingdom or the Soviet Union, when the people already know ahead of time who the candidates are going to be. Mexico knows 6 to 10 years in advance and look how great their country is doing. Dispense with Democracy in favor of expediency, Is that it?

Bryan   March 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Clintonites,

Tell me – Can you name one Democratic member of the US Senate or House who is rebutting the statements of Dodd, Kerry, Pelosi, Kennedy, Cantwell, Richardson, etc.

Not one?

Then quit crying foul everytime you hear something you don't like. We aren't children. We're Democrats… all of us. Hillary doesn't seem to care about that. She in it to win at all costs.

Do you really want a President who will eat her own in order to get what she feels entitled to?

Do you?

Nando, Florida   March 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I agree and so does most of loyal Democrats .

Jack Mpls   March 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

At least he doesn't sound as whiney as the "Obama Girl" Stop Hillary Stop What are you doing lol What a whiney person. But Off course Dodd wants it to end. Fact is they are scared they know when it comes to the end the super delegates will vote for Hillary and Obama will lose the nomination because they know he will not have the back bone to fight against McCain. The Wright ordeal is the tip of the iceberg and if you can 't get your religion in the fold correct when running the right wing republicans use it as their weapon every time.

Sue   March 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I agree with Senator Dodd. This race should have already ended. Go home Hillary and Bill. What don't you understand about the American people not wanting you to be Their President. You two have brought more dishonor to this contry than you can even imagine. You Lost Hillary, let's get on with what is important such as the issues!!!

Ann Marie   March 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I am so very sick of certain Democrats coming out to push for the end of the race. It is beyond my reasoning how this makes sense to them. What about our free and right to vote. What about every vote must count.? The campaign is not going to switch Democratic voters but these idiots calling for an end to the campaign sure will.
In regards to the SuperDelagates..What is the point of having them if they are to follow the crowd. Pelosi needs to explain if they are to vote why would they not have the right to vote as they want. She needs to get back to Washington and try to get things done there. Leave the Superdelegates to do as they see fit….

Spider   March 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Wow. An Obama supporter wanting an early end to the campaign. That's odd. As close as this contest is, why would either of the candidates back out now? Hillary should stay in the race and let the decision be made at the convention. If we, as a party, are going to unite behind a common candidate, we have to let this whole thing run it's course. Force one of the candidates out now and you will cause a lot of that candidate's supporter's to vote Republican or stay home come November. As the Beatles would say, "Let It Be."

HILLARY!   March 27th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Oh, yes it sure is DEVASTATING that Dodd's choice can't win without 10 STATES VOTING…just SHUT-UP!

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   March 27th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I FORGOT TO THANK YOU, Mr. Dodd!

Sick   March 27th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Okay, so now not only will Florida and Michigan voters be disenfranchised but also voters in all states that vote after PA, IN, and NC. This is not the Democratic party; it is the party of those favored by HD and other leaders of the DNC. I have had enough of the DNC and I have voted for the Democratic nominee for President since Carter. I am beginning to think L Dobbs is right; we need an Independent.

Tim   March 27th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

How many is that now? Pelosi, Richardson, AND Dodd? The pressure is mounting on Hillary. She needs to realize the futility of her efforts.

Free Elections   March 27th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

What are we having an election or a coronation? Why don't we just dispense with the whole mess and nominate Obama now. Why waste the voters time and money. Then we can have all themoney to beat McCain in November. Sounds good to me Senator Dodo.
The party knows best. Screw the voters and who they want.

Grif   March 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Too Late… They don't want Hillary. And Obama can't win in

November by himself.. He the one who cheated at the begining by hiding his past… Hiding the truth is a form of lying…

Unless you don't want to see it…

Eric in Lincolnton, NC   March 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Hey dummy!! What about the voters for Hillary? Naturally you would say something like that, you support Obama!

Hillary 08!!

Adam692   March 27th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Americans are always in a hurry. That sentiment got us President Bush instead of President Gore: we need to know Now! What's wrong with waiting for the democratic process to play itself out? It's as if we only want to give lip-service to democracy. If the Democrats later want to make all their primaries occur early so the general election can drag on and on, they can change the rules for next time. It seems to me we don't have an issue about transcending a candidate; we have an issue about whether or not all voters or just some voters get to decide.

John   March 27th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Should let FL and MI re-vote or just take their vote, this way everyone's voice is heard. And the race should end soon. Or maybe it already ended.

Craig TX   March 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I am amazed at Dodd's comments. How can he possibly expect Hillary to drop out before the voters have spoken? Thank God this senile old man dropped out of the race long ago. Now he should show some common sense, let the candidates finish the race, and stop trying to interfere with our democratic political process.

Manuel TX   March 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

The solution is simple.

Have Obama step down from the race.

He's unelectable in the general.

:)

Carl from Pa   March 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

We all know if the tables were turned, there would be much more pressure on Obama to gracefully leave the contest. You know what, I think he much just do such a thing in that position because that is the kind of man he is. Winning at all costs does not speek well for a president or a country. I hope more people speak out about this and we all come together sooner rather than later.

ben   March 27th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

He's absolutely right. Hillary has run a hard fought campaign, but she needs to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. She simply cannot overcome Obama in pledged delegates and popular vote, and the superdelegates know that it would be political suicide to override the will of the voters. The time has come to bow out of this race and make an honorable exit.

Austin, TX   March 27th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Again, what is wrong with letting everyone have their say? I don't get it. If it is likely that Obama wins, what is the harm in everyone getting a vote, finally? I would hate to be in that state that gets cut off, just because we want to "wrap things up." After all states and territories get their say then the superdelegates and all are more than welcomed to convene before convention to come up with a plan. But why cut things off early by a four or six weeks just to get it over with?

Jamie, NY   March 27th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Seriously? The Democratic Party needs to get with it and let the states have their say. Figure it out after June 3rd, when everyone has had a chance to be heard!

MBFLA   March 27th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I think it has become pretty clear that some folks don't care about what is best for the party or what is best for the country as long as she wins!

DB, San Francisco   March 27th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Who will it take to get Clinton to bow out? Gore? Dean? Edwards? Does anyone in the Party have the kind of clout necessary? And if she wins Pennsylvania big, would she even listen? She is touting an argument now that is designed to take her all the way to Denver regardless of what happens. It would take, in my opinion, a majority of the remaining superdelegates backing Obama to convince her it was hopeless. As long as they stay on the sidelines, we are in this for the long haul, regardless of the damage it will do.

Michael   March 27th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

If Texas or Ohio would have done the smart and reasonable thing and voted Obama then perhaps Hillary would have been out of it sooner.

But they voted by race and gender and prolonged this contest, setting us back by 120 years.

Hopefully it'll come to an end soon, perhaps after Indiana and North Carolina have had they're say.

I would hope that Hillary would simply step down, but that's wishful thinking.

Barack Obama in 2008

TRACY   March 27th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hilary should QUIT now. She is tearing the Democratic Party to pieces and she does not care as long as she gets elected. She will do and say ANYTHING to further her agenda and has no concern about the party she will leave in shambles. Scorched earth, indeed.

G. Valentino, PA   March 27th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

. . .Obama / Dodd 08.

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