People keep blaming Obama for blocking the Florida/Michigan votes. He did not block them. He said that they had violated the DNC rules, and if votes were going to be redone, they would have to be done with the approval of the DNC. That is all he said. He agreed to a revote if it was done correctly.

HE DID NOT BLOCK THE RE-VOTE.!!! HILLARY SAID THAT HE DID BECAUSE HE DIDN'T JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON WITH HER AND SPEND A DAY PETITIONING FOR THE VOTES. SHE DIDN'T HAVE A CHOICE IF SHE WAS GOING TO WIN, SO SHE WAS WILLING TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE SHE WAS DOING THIS FOR THE PEOPLE - IT WAS FOR HER VICTORY —-SELF-MOTIVATED.

for freedom March 31st, 2008 10:15 am ET

WHO APPOINTED YOU TO SPEAK FOR ALL THE PEOPLE IN NEW MEXICO??? YOU SAY THAT "NEW MEXICO WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA IN THE FALL" YOU FORGET, OBAMA ALMOST WON NM IN THE PRIMARY.THER WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF POINTS DIFFERENCE. MAYBE YOU NEED TO STAY HOME IN NOV. HATER.

Who will challenge latest fairy tale story about a girl in southern ohio who didn't have $100.00 so she was denied health care at a local hospital. Her baby dies and she is then flown to Columbus Ohio where she is hospitilized for several days before she dies.
Hey Hilary What was the name of the town, What was the name of the hospital that refused her treatment, What was the name of the pizza parlor where she worked, where was the boyfriend that helped get her pregnant? Looks like you left at all of the imprtant stuff again and guess what no one is questioning you becuase everybody is picking on poor little Hilary and nobody questions Obama. Maybe because he doesn't live in a fantasy world!!!!!!!!!

Hillary needs to bow out, she know's she can't win but wants to destroy the democratic party and Obama's nomination. There is
no way those two can be on the same ticket, Hillary will never bow done as a VP running mate with Obama. She thinks she is priviledge
and has an entitlement to the Presidency by being a former first lady.

Hillary is very cunning and would polarize all Democrats and Republicans and nothing would get done in terms of legislation.
If Obama is smart, he should stay away from Hillary and select
Mike Web of Virginia or Bob Casey of Penn. as a running mate,
fresh new blood, with new ideas towards CHANGE.

If Obama can come close in Penn. by five to four percentage points,
then that will be a moral victory and also win Indianna and NC that would seal it for the nomination, The Democratic primaries can't go on after June 7th, because McCain will have too much momentum to build from for Nov 08.

Phil Sims
Dallas, TX
Obama 08

I think that, at this point, Obama should not let Clinton distract him from the fight against McCain. She cannot make up the pledged delegate gap, with or without FL and MI; McCain is the one Obama has to beat.

She's not going away, but that doesn't automatically make her relevant. As angry as I am at CNN's suppression of the NAFTA story, ignoring Clinton is probably the best way to minimize the damage to the party from her campaign.

The opinions expressed here are solely those of the poster and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sen. Obama, or his campaign.

CNN you really make me ill!!!!! Why is it, when Obama does something well, thats all you talk about? I agree, the hypocrate drug his feet on the Michigan and Florida votes and now look what happens. This whole process has made me sick. I hope Obama does get the nomination, just to see the democrates get what they deserve when he gets smeared in the election. How can this man even have a conscious knowing florida and michigan arent even included? You can count my vote out. If he gets the nomination, i will vote for McCain, and if god help us all if he wins the election, i will move to Canada.

Hillary is having too much fun spending the millions of donations.
Wouldn't Hillary have to give back campaign money if she bows out?

Obamaman 2008

Hillary is only in the news with her negativities, but now she has ran out ammunition - Muslim, Rev. Wright, and Resko stuff. What else???
Moreover, the super delegates have warned her to stop all the BS, else they'll switch to Barack.

You know, whomever trample on others to climb up will find out that someday they were only stepping on a sand dune and …

This is how Clintons go down!!!

john mccain all the way if it's not hillary

Are people nuts or what? The poll that Obama is leading in is about whom the democrats think will be a better candidate against McCain and therefore a better president.

The polls have nothing to do with who's leading in delegates or popular votes! Why do Clinton supporters keep saying when she gets MI and FL she'll be in the lead.

1. Even if the results from MI(156 delegates) and FL(210 delegates) stand as they are, Hillary will NOT be in the delegate or popular votes lead.

2. Even if the resulst from MI and FL put her in the delegate or popular vote lead it doesn't automatically mean she's going to start leading in the national pools.

Get your ideas straight, Hillbillies…we are tired of twists and turns.

I recall that Clinton started out with a 20% lead in PA…now she is already down to 14%..
Who will finally tell her to get out?

The same thing was said by the polls in NH. Polls can be easily manipulated. The NBC/Wall St J poll had an oversampling of black
voters to conclude that the pastor disaster had no effect.
Let's see how his 48 state plan minus 28% of Hillary supporters works on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. That's the only poll that matters. Keep the faith Hill !!

Who cares about polls….it a bragging rights for about 2 days

GO OBAMA!!!!

It was said by a wise person centuries ago. "You shall know the Truth and the truth shall set you free!" It is a message at the center of the Obama Campaign and the failure and flaw in the Clinton-Bosnia machine to understand.
If only she could state , or better yet know the truth!!!
Obama knows it, proclaims, and most of all lives it!!
The gap will grow as more and more people hear the truth as Obama states it with love and care for even those who don't get it.
Jim

All those Clinton supporters wanting FL and Mi votes to be counted,I thought Hillary once said it does not matter cuz she was ahead and now that she is behind,it matters.SHAME.How should Mi votes be counted when she was the only one on the ballot?I hope American democracy has not become some Sadam style.
She was so sure to be the nominee and now she is just acting out of fustration and same with her supporters.Hillary is real.Obama will be the Nominee
OBAMA 2008

Shrillary supporters need to catch a clue and actually READ news sources other than the ones the Shrillary campaign sends to you. The Michigan votes don't count because Obama was not on the ballot….Florida is flawed for similar reasons. Until someone offers to pony up $20million to pay for the re-vote it is silly to point your fingers at Obama. The Obama campaign does not control the state legislatures in MI or FL. Besides….the Shrillary campaign was well aware of the rules over two years ago…Florida new the rules and so did Michigan…If you can't play be the rules….don't play at all.

This is a desperate attempt to delay the inevitable. Shrillary is in denial and this will all be wrapped up in the next month…

OBAMA 08

Hey…should we should we look the other way when criminals break the law or better yet reward our kids when they break house rules????? this question is for all the Hillary supporters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is no way Obama is leading. Something's awry. No one I know will vote for him, and everyone who once supported him has changed their minds.

Hillary is such a liar,
no thanks

most obama voters posting on here are pitiful……well…not pitifil..just ignorant

For those that keep on harping about MI and FL, you do realize that this has no effect on the national polls. If not then do a little research.

does anyone think that maybe it depends on who you poll? if you poll philadelphia for instance, it will lean towards obama. if you poll close to my area, clinton kicks but. i think the news media picks from certain areas to poll so they can get the results they want.

Sure, I am for a FAIR Election in FL & MI… no mail in votes - paid for Billary's supporters and managed by the repubs! Fair Elections! You know ? She would lose Michigan and maybe get a couple of delegates from FL! You Clinton's die-hards are silly… take a look at her BIG VICTORY in TX/OH… she actually lost the delegate race in TX and with the extra delegates Obama picked from CA, he actually came ahead after her "BIG Comeback". The facts are the facts… Hillary is a bitter, deceitful Washington politician… she doesn't have the natural charisma of her husband to get her by and ALL she can unite is the Republican party! They would love to run against her!

Tina………! I think you just came to United States couple days ago huh that's why didn't see the news. Obama name's not in ballot only in Michigan because he removed his name, but Florida his name was in the ballot and he lost to Hillary there.

Florida and Michigan need to count and every votes need to count if they are Americans citizen.

Facts: Fl and Mi broke the rules and suffer the consequences.
-any of you who has not had racially charged thoughts or words, let him cast the first stone. -unity vs division are the choices of today, division is easier.

I don't get these people's "count the votes in Florida and Michigan; play fair" rants. Hello- how fair is it for clowns running things in these two states to ignore the rules, jump ahead of other states who played by the rules, then cry "Foul"? I just don't get it, other than desparate claims of desparate folks for a desparate candidate-Hillary.

To all the Hillary supporters who will vote for McCain…

I cannot stand her. I think she will do anything to win and not for this country but for her own personal agenda. I dislike her as a human being and a woman. She disgusts me.

HOWEVER… She is a much better candidate than McCain. I realize that she has the same beliefs about where this country needs to go as Obama. The direction that both candidates want the country to go in is the same.

The difference is integrity and the ability to unite people. Hillary believes the ends justifies the means. She is not about uniting the parties. The craziness of her supporters show that she is not a uniter but a divider and that she is indeed dividing the party. Her supporters with deep pockets have tried strong arming Pelosi. Enough already!

I will vote for her if I have to and I BEG her supportors to be supportive of the party and not just HER. She is not entitled to the nomination!

This is great news and appropriate. As far as the Hillary Hate Club members saying Hillary has the lead if you count FL and MI- You need to get over it. You also need a course in MATH.YOUR CANDIDATE voted the same as Obama on seating the delegates! Obama wasn't even on the ballot in MI- and you carrying on this thing along with Rev Wright is getting VERY old! You don't change the rules in the middle of a game- and you certainly don't do it with the Primary Season almost (and should BE) OVER!

Hillary reminds me of my little sister when we used to play kickball when we were kids. Every time my sister was out, she wanted to change the rules. At the beginning of the campaign, all the candidates agreed that MI and FL would not count. Now that she is losing, she suddenly is championing everyone's right to vote. Why wasn't she concerned about the voters in MI and FL back in February? She has also suggested that even pledged delegates do not have to follow the will of their constituency. The longer she stays in the campaign, the more she reminds me of my little sister who didn't think she should be out because the sun was in her eyes or her shoe was untied. My sister eventually grew up and started playing fair, I think its time for Hillary to do the same.

Clinton and Obama are apples from the same basket, they both will govern for the rich. Both speeches are empty like Bush brain. Democratic or Republican, the international policy will remain the same: imperialism trying to crash on the natural resources in South-america. Evil bless you all.

only 10%?
If you're Hillary you have to view that as a huge win.

Actually give it a little time, she probably will declare this a victory, lol. Simple Clinton tactics, say it enough and people will believe it. That logic has worked for these gems…
1) I can still win.
2) I won Texas.
3) I won Michigan.
4) I ducked and ran.
lol, wouldn't it be amasing if all American's woke up one morning and actually payed attention? Good thing for Clinton they haven't and she can still claim to be in this thing.

That is pretty exciting news! maybe Hillary will get the message to:
GO HILLARY! GO HOME NOW!

Obama '08

Obama beats Clinton hands down on everything….Intelligence, Integrity, Communication, Leadership, The ability to inspire, Likeability etc. Their plans are the same essentially, but Obama is more believable. Clinton has character issues, she can't win. Her campaign is negative as well, so that doesn't help. They need to remove James Carvelle, he embodies the entire Clinton philosophy and has negative energy even when he is saying something correct, which is not working with the voters. She desperately needs to be start projecting a more positive image, so removing James will be a step in the right direction. Otherwise the next polls will show her 15 points under…seriously!

It seems people support cheating. Obama is not wanting to cheat, cheater. She agreed to the rules with the DNC, and Obama said he agrees with whatever the DNC agrees to. So get with the program people. Florida and Michigan screwed up, and they paid the price. People need to stop there complaining about redoes, get over it.

PLEASE DON"T VOTE! Neither Obama or Hillary will end the Iraq invasion. Please do not give these hawks the power to kill maim and orphan more children. These two candidates still believe that "war" is a viable option in the year 2008! Neither of these candidates, including McCain have any vision but the perpetuation of war for profit. PLEASE PLEASE don't vote! Don't give any of them power to kill, burn, orphan, maim and torture. The world is beyond war and they need to learn this.

I am tired of people saying that comments are one sided. I have lost many jobs because of what another race has done to me. I guess it makes people feel good to make others feel like crap. And the problem is you have to explain these losses to a potential employer. Everyone talks about the law and equal rights, but it just seems as though racism has gone underground. My wife tells me to grin and bear it as well as keep my mouth shut!!! Bottom line it is time for a change in this country, everyone needs to unite for the common good and change the country to ensure the economy is running on all cylinders for everyone.

Both Clinton and Obama attorneys stepped in with objections which stalled/stopped progression of a re-vote of some kind in Michigan. Not just Obama… they both had some problems with the progression of a re-vote and presented those, thus progress was stopped. Clinton fabricates that the stalemate in MI/FL is all Obama's doing, whereas she agreed and was bound to the original limits set out when those states moved their primaries. It's only because she's so far behind and desparate that suddenly she's so concerned about their "rights" to vote and democracy. She also was insisting that counting the votes as they stood (without Edwards/Obamas names on those ballots) was "fair." Her motives aren't pure. She's whining every day about Michigan and Florida votes needing to count, yet insists that the votes in many states, like Missouri, aren't even important — according to her, only the "big states count." I'm a Missourian… she doesn't convince me. Her cries change with the breezes… whenever it's not blowing her way (due to their own poor campaigning), that's suddenly unfair, unconstitional, undemocratic, unAmerican.

Clinton supporters, you can't be that naive. Do you really believe that MI and FL should be counted "as is"? Do you really trust a 100% mail in primary?

I have to wonder what person with any education on elections would suggest doing either. This just makes the Clinton campaign look that more desperate. Not to mention these unwarranted allegations that Senator Obama is stopping a re-vote in either state. Do you folks read? My goodness…he's not stopping the re-vote he's requesting a re-vote that operates exactly how the primary would've functioned if the states hadn't violated the rules. In other words, everyone votes - all precincts are open and the votes are tallied. No exclusion for registered Republicans or independents that voted in the previous Republican primary.

What's so difficult to understand?

Polls, schmolls.

Whatever the numbers are claimed to be now, they will most certainly change. Thankfully, they seem to be constantly changing in Obama's favor. Let's get this guy in office, fellow Americans, so we can retrieve the controls over government that we've lost over the past couple of decades.

Transparency in government. Obama '08

Jim, Indiana: Remember the 8-Track, BetaMax, Casette Walkman, Hoola Hoop, Slinkie?

Yep, more things as relevant as your comment. lol

I certainly will remember those pant suits and the Snipper Fire!

Polls and voting trends are like the chicken and the egg. You really don't know which one came first. Polls impact future voting trends just as much (if not more) than voting trends dictate polling results. I take them all with a grain of salt. I think Obama is definitely the frontrunner in this election. However, I anticipate that we will see a variety of polls leading up until the PA, NC & IN primaries. How else will the media be able to portray this as a "horserace".

And for the Obama haters, he is not blocking the revote in MI & FL. In addition to the fact that the MI & FL primaries violated the rules of the DNC, their state governments knew full well the penalties for doing so. And so did the candidates as they all agreed to this set of rules & penalities. If a revote would be so easy, there wouldn't need to be fundraising or planning committees created to do so. A revote is not cheap and its very complicated. In addition, you must stay within certain laws in order to avoid setting the precedent for this to happen in the future as well as avoid disenfranchising another set of voters. There are many legal implications that complicate the process so let's not act like its as easy as setting up a webvote on MySpace or Facebook.

enough of you idiots that continue to point out that Hillary won NY, Cal, & OH.

1) Hillary is from NY. of course she won that state. But remember that Obama won more votes in NY than she did in Illinois.

2) Hillary SPLIT Texas, at BEST. New reports show that Obama will win a majority of the delegates from Texas.

3) California will vote Obama regardless. NY will vote Obama regardless.

Our country is in such a bag shape because of too many lies.

Lies about IRAK costs 4000 precious lifes and almost 2 trillions and has damaged our view in the World.

Lies about the ECONOMY

we are tired of lies…..

Lies about NAFTA
Lies about IRLAND
Lies about BOSNIA

Let's start with something new, talking about the truth, caring about the people of this country not about the lobbyists.

Join the movement of reconcilation.

OBAMA '08 & '12

Hillary's campaign will be over when she releases her 2000 through 2006 tax returns, that is the only possible explaination for her non-disclosure. She is waiting to release her 'cleaned up' 2007 return and will then claim she is 'transparent'. Senator Obama has released his returns and Hillary still refuses to comply with voters demand for the release of hers.

With the Obama-media bias, both in news shows and the debates, it's surprising the lead is not greater. Still, a lead in the polls is not a lead in the election.

These stupid posts by "good" and "goes to show", etc, saying that Florida and Michigan should be counted, and that Obama is somehow a "cheat", are people who work for Clinton. You know full well that those states aren't going to be counted as is, Obama wasn't even on the ballot, some Democrats switched over and voted Republican and can't vote again if there was a re-vote, so just cool it. Clinton is mathematically finished, just accept it!

Why are Hillary supporter's so bitter? You can't change the rules after a game has began. Florida and Michigan should either re-vote or not be counted. Either way, I believe Clinton will not make it. The writing is already on the wall.
Obama '08!!

This only confirms that cheating has only short legs. HRC has cheated, lied and changed her position like a cameleon. Now she loses.

Long Live America

This is great!!! I am proud to be a white female for Barack. My husband is also voting for Barack. I may not agree with the republicans an various issues but I do belive that Hillary is a dis-honest person. I looked and read all of the 12,000 pages that the Bill Clinton lybrary release and theres not one proof that she has experiences. In fact most of her work was done sight seeing and small speeches. Her experience issue was a big lie. Im glad that it has been exposed. As a women I was stupit to think that this women was worthy of my vote. I cant belive that even today she continues to lie. I hope all go out and reject the Clinton distructive machine.

Okay Hillary, looks like you've had your fun, but the writing is quite plainly on the wall. Just bow out. Besides, after 24 years of Clintons and Bushes, I think it's high time we voted for something other than an alternating monarchic dynasty.

And by "something other," I mean someone younger and less tainted by the fetid corruption of Washington (Obama.) NOT McCain, a.k.a. "The Little Geriatric Post-Traumatic Stress Sufferer that Could."

Logic prevails…GOOD for Obama.

why does Hillary supporters insist on blaming Obama for not seating MI and FL. Obama is the senator from Illinois, not the DNC. He doesn't make the rules for the party the DNC does. THE DNC stated before the primary began what the rules were going to be and are now. Florida and Michicagan chose to knowingly violate those rules.

Someone need to call Hillary at 2:59am to inform her that Sen Obama has been selected to answer the 3am call.

First Wendy I am a Roman Catholic and do not believe half of the stories about the priests.

Second Karla, Obama took his name off MI ballot his choice.

There can not be a democratic nominee if FL and MI do not get their voices heard. The DNC should let the ballots stand if not the republicans will get the vote. I can not be in a party that would tell people they don't matter.

Hillary may win Penn but not by much and things could change before the primary. These Hilbill supporters needs to wake up! Barack still holds the popular vote and will have the lead in delagates/superdelegates!

Stop h8tn on Barack Obama

Go Barack Obama 2008!

Clinton supporters say that it's only fair for Florida and Michigan to be counted, yet they offer no fair way to do it. You can't just count them as is for reasons any reasonable, unbiased person can see, their own states have refused to hold another primary and Clinton won't let them hold caucuses. So what's it going to be? If you want fairness, let's be fair to everyone.

Attention Clintonistas. Sen Obama had noting to do with Michigan and Florida not voting unless you're blaming him for following the rules.

Blame your Clinton supporting DNC reps in Florida and Michigan. They're the ones that tried to move those two primaries up against party rules to give Hillary an advantage.

Blame her billionare lobbyist supporters that won't get any deals this time around after donating to Clinton's campaign, library, etc. She should not have promised her billionaire lobbyist favors this time last year shen she felt she could not loose the nomination.

You are welcomed to blame Obama for following the rules. In the distorted minds of the Clintonistas, it's a not fair that Obama's honest, a uniter, to smart to wally in the pig pen with Hillary, refuses to let the Clintons divide the party by race, refuses to pad is resume, and is willing to file his taxes on time.

She will be fine after she accepts the inevitable fact that has lost after the voters have their say.

Obama 08

Something about Bill Clinton saying just to chill puts the picture in my brain of a vet about to euthanize an animal — don't worry –it'll be alright (you won't feel a thing). Yikes, I feel like I'm listening to a horror script and his wife is going to be president at the end of the movie.

Some of blogs that were written are saying that even if Clinton got the delegates from Michigan and Florida she still will not be able to win. Obama also does not have the delegates to win so neither candidates can win. So why are they saying that Clinton should bow out? If thats the case, then both candidates should bow out of the race and then the democrats can start from scratch again. That should be fair enough. If both candidates cannot reach that goal of delegates (2024) then it should wait until the convention to fight for the nomination.

You, Obama supporters want everything to go your way but its not going to happen. Clinton has all rights to stay in the race because Obama has not achieved all of the delegates that is needed to win. Is America not a democratic country? Americans are always trying to tell other countries to run fair democratic elections but in their own country they want to bully a candidate to step down. Obama and his people feel that they own this election process but they do not and Cinton is going to stay in this race until the end. If he and his people continue to do this bullying, all you democrats should make sure he is voted out and Clinton becomes the candidate.

Go, Clinton go…..2008.

Right…maybe he will let Michigan and Florida re-vote
and be fair……..

Doubt it….

These polls…… are't they done by people with computers?…….
usually not older people……… hmmmmm……leaves out alot of
people……..

that's his strategy……leaving out alot of people…..

Hillary has proven to be a Liar (opps I mean MisSpeak-err). The agreement between both Hill and Sen Obama was not to count Mi and Fl. Now that she is behind NOW she wants to go back on the agreement! After all that - still Sen Obama said he would abide by whatever solution the DNC has. It is beyond ridicilous to even remotely blame or point fingers @ Obama for this. Talk about fair- Put Obamaa's name on the Ballot - HOW'S THAT FOR FAIR! Get your facts straight blind Hillary supporters.

I like how the more people scream for the unfair results in MI and FL to be counted, the more it backfires in national public opinion, and the more Hillary takes the negative hit for pitching such unfairness.

So as an Obama supporter, all I can say is…keep screaming for your right to cheat. It's working wonders for my candidate!

We are all grown-ups, who follow rules everyday. Michigan, Florida, and Hillary broke the rules. This is not hard to understand. The Clintons raised money for a revote in Florida, take that money and pay your bills in Ohio. Watch out Pennsylvania, take only cash in advance.

It amazes me how people say they will not support the Dem nomination if their candidate does not win the nomination. How could your put our soldiers at risk by electing a Bush third term in Mccain? Allow an individual with no clue about domestic policy be in charge of your economy?

If you are willing vote for the opposition over a temper tantrum. It makes me how some idiots get into office because of people's childish attitudes. As far as the Rev Wright comments, everybody act like this is the first time that they have heard offensive comments by a pastor. Do you forget Rev Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson have both made Anti-American and racist comments.

I do not think the people of Florida nor Michigan should be punished for decisions that our politicans make. It 's so clear to me that the media has influenced this election.Obama's name was not on the ballot in Michigan ,but it was in Florida. Why can't we accept that Hillary won that state. We are stealing the election from this woman and it is not fair. I hope you Obama supporters can live with your decision to vote for someone we do not know much about. Go ahead hand this election to McCain because the Republicans are just waiting for him to be the nominee so they can start getting his dirt out..He is a "Typical Politician" like all the rest. He has been lucky that the media has been so in love with him because he would have shown his true colors by now.It's a disgrace what the media has done. Shame on them ! If my vote is not counted now during the primaries then don't expect me to vote in the General Election.

You can't believe all the polls. Don't quit, Hillary!–You have every reason and right to stay in the race. Senator Clinton should ignore the news media and Obama supporters urging her to quit. It is a close race and Hillary Clinton needs to stay in the race. Let the rest of the states vote. If it has to go to the convention, so be it. That's the way the nomination process was intended. So, let's be fair and let the process continue. In the end, The Democratic Party will be fine and will be stronger if the nominating process is not interrupted.

How in the world can you count "votes" in FL & MI when all of the candidates were not even on the ballot. A decision was made and no campaigning was done, except for Hillary not doing as she was supopose to do, and now she thinks that she WON those states and deserves the delegates. She needs to wake up and try to do something according to the rules everyone else follows. Personally it has taken ALL of the Bush and Clinton politics to get us to where we are today. Dishonesty, cheating, scandel and I can't imagine putting that type of person back in the White House. I wouldn't trust her to take care of my dog!

Change the rules in the middle of the game?……
What if Hillary was leading… would FL and MI matter?

She has done the math, knowing there is absolutely no way to win… She'd rather spoil it for any other Democrat.

Listen to Obama's speech in full…and stop watching the clips so as to play dirty.

This back and forth between Obama and Clinton is ridiculous! How can anybody in their right mind vote for John McCain or any Republican after the past eight years of George W is beyond me. John McCain can't even get the Republican base to support him!

U cant go with the polls plus florida and michigan havnt been counted

So lets count Florida and Michigan's votes:
Hillary would gain 86 votes from winning 55% of Michigan
Hillary would gain 36 votes from winning 50% of Florida to Obama's 33%

That gives Hillary 122 more votes which shrinks Obama's lead in pledged delegates from 171 to 49. If we add in Hillary's lead of 32 superdelegates then we have Obama winning by 17 votes.

We've counted Florida and Michigan. How is Hillary winning now?

I like both Obama and Clinton. But he is silent about FL and MI, trying to run out the clock. But this is like tennis not a timed sport event, there is no clock here, and despite having match points Obama has not put it away.

Obama's superdelegates are hypocrites! Richardson, Kerry, Kennedy your constituents chose Hillary why are YOU overturning the will of your people? If you say go by the pledged delegates or your constituents' choice be CONSISTENT.

If Hillary wins with superdelegates (which by the way Obama would too as he can't reach 2,024 without them) she should choose Obama as VP and win in Nov.

It's still a long wait to go until the Puerto Rico Primary, polls change from time to time! HILLARY is the most electable candidate, she is the winner of the big blue democratic states, she has the power to win this primary!

Ironic that "cheater" is calling Obama a cheater for the FL and MI votes. Of course the fact is that those two states violated the DNC rules by moving up their primaries and the candidates AGREED not to campaign in those states. The votes are not accurate because they don't reflect an informed electorate's decision.

Only voters in PA, NC, IN, OR, maybe FL and MI, etc matter — they are the only ones who have votes left to cast.

Clinton is not going to have to worry about any of the rest of these peoples' opinions until November, if she wins the nomination - decided by the superdelegates and the 20% of the Democratic people left to put her or Obama over the top. 80% of the people surveyed by Gallup have already had their votes counted.

Enough about Fl and MI already. I mean what does it say about Hillary that 40% of the people in MI would rather vote for no-one than her?

To Paul from Kissemee who wrote:

March 31st, 2008 10:47 am ET

Obama's ahead? That's dangerous. I guess if they're looking for change, they'll sure get it. I'll miss the nights taking my wife out to eat while I'm funding programs for people who don't work and bought houses they shouldn't have.

Shame on you Paul. Are you like this everyday? or only when you are safely behind your computer?

OBAMA 08

Obama didn't run in Michigan so there will have to be a revote or divide the delegates. Hillary will not win everything. May someone needs to take up a collection so she can pay her bills.

That is great news…………God bless Senator Obama and America.

Way to go Obama!

I don't care if he's leading today
I am still voting for Hillary Clinton or Joh McCain Who is conducting these polls?
All the people I talk to are not voting for Obama

I am curious why the folks that want the MI and FL votes to count for HC think that Obama just decided not to get on the ballot in MI or not campaign in either one?? Have we forgotten that the candidates INCLUDING CLINTON agreed to follow the DNC rules until Hillary inconveniently fell behind? How is that OK?? Split them down the middle, seat the delegates and don't reward Clinton for wanting to CHEAT!

First off, Clinton could care less about the voters rights. On several occasions she said the MI nad FL were not going to count. She signed a statement for MI saying she would not put her name on the ballot as did all the canidates. I guess she lied. Second, she says every vote should count then turns around and tries to get Obama pledge delegates. What happened to the voter? People, its not about the voter, its all about her. You you expect to Obama to do a re-vote in MI when many democrats voted republican because they were told their vote would not count? You expect Obama to do a revote to a election sponsered and paid for by Clinton Supporters?

Obama is the man who will be president.
So, Yes, I put my money where my mouth is.

How can it be fair when Obama's name wasn't on the ballot in Michigan and neither candidate were allowed to campaign in Florida? We don't what the possible outcomes of those two states. Your statements are flawed and biased. Besides, she didn't object until she got behind in the delegate count, and those two states broke the rules.

Time for Hillary to see the bitter reality of dfeat and steps down!

PA will pound that liar! I LOVE him trying to bowl, eating hot dogs, and drinking bud. What a fake! Why is he SO scared to count FL and MI?? I'm tired of American's being brainwashed by empty suits!

Hillary 2008 (in case you couldn't have guessed!)

Michigan and Florida BROKE THE RULES. It's incredibly childish and ignorant to blame Obama for that.

Hillary lost. She can NOT catch up, and she will NOT be the nominee without overturning the will of the people, which is totally immoral and undemocratic.

It's clearly time for Hillary to drop out before she does even more damage to the Dems chances in November.

Go DEMS, Go OBAMA!

Obama is not the best candidate

But hey CNN likes him so he gets better stories about him. I wish CNN didn't ommit all the bad emails about Obama.

CNN please be fair. All of America notices CNN's bias.

All you people who would like FL. and MI. to count need to wake up and smell the coffee. They broke rules, and you can't simply allow their delegation to be counted as is. How would it be fair if those states were counted anyways? Hillary was the only one on the ballot in MI. and the only one who campaigned in Florida. That makes a whole lotta sense. If these two states really want a revote, it will be either the Clinton fundraisers who raise the money (obviously), or the taxpayers (we'll see how many people want to pay for it). Also, Obama would still be in the lead, but it's principle.

Obama is leading in the polls and he is almost certainly going to be the next president of the United States not necessarily because his presidency will be dramatically different from those of other American Presidents before him, but because unlike McCain or Hillary Clinton, Obama's election will give practical meaning to the American dream. His election as the President of the most powerful nation on Earth will inspire and give hope to everyone in the world, rich and poor, irrespective of race, religion and location. The Obama project is sweet and fresh because it inspires. It's real !!

Don't count the votes in FL or MI!!!!! They were aware of the rules and broke them. The easies thing to do would be to reduce the overall delegate count that those two states contribute. Then you would have a fair race!!!! GO OBAMA!!!!!!

Why does everyone put the blame on Sen. Obama for the votes not counting in MI and FL? His and Sen. Clinton's camps agreed that the votes would not count, didn't they? Yes? How is he cheating? How can the votes in MI count when his name wasn't even on the ballot. The legislature of MI and FL should be blamed for this travesty, not either one the Senators. They knew what the consequences would be if they moved their primaries up too early. They don't count, period!

So we have several Judas-type people!!! For Clinton's supporters the United States and the Democratic party come after the Clintons.

He's going to win. Let's hear about those 65 superdelegates he just got in NC!!!!! Way to go!!!

Dear Senator Hillary Clinton,
We understand that you are not used to losing, but please try to grasp the dynamics of this election. It's not about any lack of qualifications on your part, it's just that America has an opportunity to appoint the kind of leader that she has never had before. I'm sure if you hadn't decided to run, you and Bill would agree that Obama is a prize leader. Countries around the world would beg to have this man be their leader. If you were to drop out now it would only look good on you.

ole hill's name wasn't suppose to be on the ballot either chump. if it would have been legitimate, she would have never won. she's a lost cause.

It's amazing that even after 2 terms of George Bush, the Democrats are STILL finding ways to blow the election.

Hillary needs to drop out of the race for the Democrats to have any chance. She comes off as whiny and does not exude the confidence that Barack does. And sorry Hillary about Michigan and Florida, but we don't have to change the rules of the election in your favor just because you're losing.

And Michigan and Florida: If you're too stupid to follow your own party's rules, knowing full-well what the consequences were, then you don't get to vote. Other Democrats 1, Michigan and Florida 0.

Well as I see it Obama wants the delegates seated fairly….. Clinton wants to go against what she signed that they wouldnt count and change the rules in FL and MI. I do feel sorry for those voters but even they knew their votes wouldn't count. If anyone is cheating during this campaign its Hillary as changing the rules in a game is a form of cheating… Clinton is her own worst enemy as she went negative and it has backfired for her…

Obama 08
Austin Texas

Oh yeah, I suppose we should count Hillary's votes in Michigan and Florida even though most Democrats decided they wanted their voices actually heard and voted in the Republican primary instead, or that she signed the Four State Pledge Letter agreeing not to campaign or be on the ballot in those states, or the fact that she just narrowly beat an undecided in both. Or maybe we should have a do-over primary even though the states legislature said that it would be logistically impossible, or that most Democrats wouldn't get to vote this time around. but anything to help the Clintons achieve more personal power.

Yeah right.

GO HILLARY GO…BACK TO NEW YORK!

Why can't people put MI and FL to rest? It is a legal process, and people keep forgetting that in order for a re vote to be legal, it has to be…..well, LEGAL. How about them apples? Move on!!!!

Just remember Obama supporters , He can't win with only 50% of the Democratic voters in November !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama has a very good reason not to be willing to jump in and hand Clinton a victory in FL or MI.

In Michigan anything less than a total re-vote of the Primary would be utterly unfair as Obama wasn't even on the ballot. When MI moved up thier primary Obama removed his name from the ballot. Voters whom support Obama are more likely to be switch voters. If these people voted for a Republican because the Democratic vote wouldn't count the party's contention is "too bad." This attitude is totally unacceptable.

In Florida, the state party has made no real move towards even considering another option. The rules when the **Republican** Legislature and Gov. changed the date were known. Bowing now suggests that the rules are optional and can be followed if you'd like without consequences.

The solution is simple. Seat the Superdelegates. The states then get a say in the nomination process.

From reading some of these blogs, I can see why the United States ranks 47 in literacy in developed countries. Cuba ranks #3. What is wrong with us? Are we really that stupid? FL & MI need to take up the voting issue with their state legislators who made the decision to vote early when they knew the consequences. We need to start using the brain that God gave us and read between the lines. Also, try watching BBC and Linktv for real news.

Clinton but her name on the ballot to give people an option. She believes in democracy and people having the right to vote. Howard Dean has a lot to answer for, he is not doing his job properly, his favourites always get what they want.

Looks like we are headed for a fiasco. Bush didnt know what he was doing and look where we are. Obama will continue to lead us down the same path. I appreciate Hillary's knowledge and experience, and hate to see so many Democrats making the same bad decision the Republicans made 4 years ago. For the first time in my life, I may have to vote for a Republican candidate.

Writing on wall for Hillary! Hillary is of course making the most specious, disengenuious arguments ever heard this side of Karl Rove! She wants Mich/Fla to count since she believes that helps her, despite numerous comments back in Dec/Jan that these two shouldnt count! Then she floats the idea that the "pledged" delegates arent really pledged at all! She only wants votes to count if they count for her, the ends justify the means, kinda sounds like our current tyrant! GOBAMA08!!

To Jill,
All you Clinton supporters have on Obama is Rezko and Wright! LOL! Let look at the encyclopedia of scandals, lies, and conspiracies that surround Hillary and then let me see you try to argue

Obama/Edwards '08

Cheater - you gotta be kidding me. They cheated. They broke the rules. They knew when they moved them forward the risk.

Clinton has two problems, polls and money she should pay the bills

Why isn't CNN reporting that the same poll has McCain ahead of Obama, as he has been since the wright story broke. Obama recovered against Clinton, but has been consistently behind McCain.

I just love the one sided media coverage. You people will be so shocked when Obama loses the general election, because all you have been fed is positive spin.

He's not leading in the polls I'm reading. Clinton and Obama are neck to neck, and McCain is leading over both. Get it right, CNN! And reading all these hateful comments from Obama supporters tells me why Clinton supporters will vote McCain should Obama receive the nomination.

I'm not sure if people understand the process or what?? Why do you Hillary supporters keep crying about Florida. It is not up to Obama to determine if those FL and MI votes count. It's up to the DNC and they have said no. FL and MI opted to violate the rules. I agree you should be upset but, not at Obama or the DNC but, the democrats that decided to change their primary dates and broke the rules. I know it's tough to see your candidate lose but, fair is fair and Obama is playing by the rules.

Obama'08

Americans please open your eyes: Obama is not the person you think. Yeah he gives good speeches, dresses nice, is young.
BUt he has bad elections in friends. Remember this saying:

" Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are"

I will support McCain if Obama is the candidate. I will jump to the next side, anyways McCain is a democrats as Republicans can get.

I like how some like to reinvent things after the FACT.

All the DNP candidates agreed to the rules and understand thet MI and FL wouldn't count from the start.

Hillary and many of us didn't fight against this from the start. But now, we are to believe that SHE is a fighter for us.

How many options or scenariois have we gotten from the Clinton camp on what constitutes a WIN. I used to do this when I was a kid and I wanted to win so badly that I tried making up the rules as I went along to suit my purpose.

Now Obama is supposed to be scared to have Mi and Fl count right? Hey, that's my line that I used as a kid. I want my ROYALTIES NOW! lol

There can be no redo in MI and Fl due to Heavy Sniper Fire and Obama not having any Kevlar pant suits in wardrobe like Hillary.

Remember New Hampshire?

Hillary has proven herself to be a liar and a cheater, now we know why shes leave her husband — they are one of the same. ISn't he her campaign manager, and if ever elected he'd be lording over everything even the 3 o'clock phone calls, god know who would be calling given all billy boy's women. She won't even release her tax returns — WHY? Why haven't we heard about his drunken brother?

hillary is way ahead in PA polls, she wins the must win big states, and obama can't seem to win them. hillary has had less money, intense media scrutiny, and had to deal with the medias love affair with obama, not to mention the democrats turning on her. hillary has proven she is a fighter, and can handle the pressure. keep fighting hillary. Hillary 08! who cares what the polls say.

When the PA vote is in we will see the writing on the wall
People are disappointed will Hillary and her Mispoke statements.

And one more thing Obama has nothing to do with what happened to MI and FL. Try blameing DCCC/DNC/ Howard Dean and of course the legislative democratic bodys from both MI andFL. The rules were set by them and that is the way the game should be played. When we have a new game in 2012 we can have new and better rules I hope/
Hope the Democrats adopt the KISS plan/ keep it simple stupid??

I'll wait for the REAL poll that matters….THE EXIT POLL AFTER PENNSYLVANIA VOTES ON APRIL 22……………………

Well this is wonderful, if it had been Clinton ahead they would be decrying polls and dismissing Gallup!

But ah now the FRONT RUNNER is solid and we can ease up on the Clinton"s, the nails in their cross are getting rusty.
Time for a prayer or two from the great Pastor WRIGHT!

Ok, people keep saying that now if they seat MI and Fl then Clinton will be in the lead. ??? No she wont. It's not winner take all, so everyone do their math.

To all you people out there that say the MI and FL votes should count, yes they should count IF THEY WERE DONE CORRECTLY!!! We have a tendency in this country to break the rules and cry about not being heard. I could only imagine what your teaching your kids about breaking rules, my GOD would not want to be your neighbor.

How is it that we lable Obama a cheater ? Fl and MI have their problems no doubt about it ; however , this is a problem for the states.
I don't see how the DNC can solve a state government problem. The DNC can only say that they can not seat the deligates as they are. That would unfairly advantage one candidate over another. How to solve this problem is up to the states themselves. The DNC can only say what is fair and what is not. Just like the issue of moving the primary date.

thanks to cnn's bias campaigning, you would think they were all running

To the "cheater" with the opening comment and all others who think alike: there is no cheating going on, Florida and Michigan CHOSE to break the rules and were warned of the consequences, now there acting like little children who come back and ask for a second chance and blame their situation on everyone else instead of taking responsibility for their actions. I say, play by the rules or don't play!

Thank Lord. Obama point is coming across. Now we must unite the Dems. I pray to the Lord, by his will that he will grant this opportunity for change.

Our country must hold for hope.

OBAMA '08 & '12

Please join the movement that is changing America.

If the good people of Florida and Michigan were so worried about having their votes counted, then why did they not make a huge stink over their votes not counting when their primaries were held. Why are they waiting till now, almost 2 months later. Its because they did not care enough about their votes at the time. Why should we give them a second chance to vote when they already had the opportunity to speak up. If they really wanted their votes counted, then they should have done something before their original primaries, not after the fact. Oh and by the way, I have yet to make up my mind as to who I want to vote for in the democratic party.

Why do people want Hillary to pull out of the race prematurely. Are they afraid her remaining in the race will make Obama not to win the nomination? If I were Obama I would urge the race to go on so that I win convincingly. Give her a knock out. If the race is stopped at this time, people will put Obama's nomination in doubt.
The polls are not convincing either. The media is playing a game of numbers with the entire country. Have they not learned their lesson with the last elections. Media keep your polls to yourselves, they are deceitful. Instead of making polls for Pennsylvania which is at stake right now , they are making national polls. This is not logical at all.

The Media is The ONLY one that doesnt get the point that we need CHANGE from The Clintons ……. No More !!

The only reason Hillary is still in is so she won't go broke. She's trying to raise money to pay her back debts.

Hillary is out of touch with reality…. just what we need: another Bush….

SHE CANNOT WIN….. MAKE HER QUIT AND GO AWAY

i live in ohio and i cant believe these people complaining about not getting paid. these are the same people who voted bush in for a 2nd term. and in youngstown voted 2-1 for hillary in my district. were job are few and far between because of nafta. ohio i am so glad the rest of the country will bail us out……………………go obama08

Hilary supporters — read this carefully. Hilary doeasn't care about Florida and Michigan voters. She has been touting for super-delegates to overturn the will of the people. She is now using FL and MI to ignore what the rest of the country has voted. You really ought to listen more carefully to what your candidate is saying. I know it's difficult sometimes because she keeps changing her story, but please listen to what she is saying.

Michigan and Florida are an excuse for her to stay in the race. That's all. She didn't think their vote should be counted when she was ahead in all the polls and was crowned the inevitable winner. She signed on for their delegates not to be counted. Don't blame Obama, blame Hilary for not speaking out in the beginning. Obama said he will go with whatever the DNC decides….. now that's fair.

Niether Clinton or Obama are perfect, but people seem to forget that either one of them will be better than McCain/Bush's 3rd term.

Forget the polls, let's talk about cheating! Fl and MI..didn't they move up their dates, Democratic party agreed no candidates would campaign, and the candidates agreed to not be on the ballots, but Clinton decided to add her name anyway? Thought so.

Both Clinton and Obama signed agreements that the FL and MI votes would not count since because early voting in those states violated established rules. Moreover, Obama's name was not even on the MI ballot. Having a re-vote may be a way to resolve this. However, we can not promote breaking rules.

Wake up you Democrats, the reason there's so much infighting and bickering between Clinton and Obama camp is not because these are "excellent" candidates as some of you suggested; it's because both of them are deeply flawed candidates. Let's look at McCain. Here's a guy who has showed in his twenty some years in Congress that he can reach across the aisle to Dems and lead in bipartisan ways. McCain is the guy who can truly "bring the country together. He has integrity and strength of character. He's the kind of guy all Americans should be proud to have as president.
Go McCain.

March 31st, 2008 10:28 am ET

That's okay. Fox stated last night a poll that showed 56% of Americans will not vote for Obama b/c of their feelings on his relationship with Rev. Wright.

Almost 30% of Hillary voters would rather vote for McCain.

Here's to all the left wing liberals who keep trying to force Obama on the democractic party: We will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee.

We still live in a democracy, right? Let FL and MI be heard!

Hillary '08
___________________________________________________________
who are u hurting by voting for mccain…america or obama? hillary should be ashamed to call u a "supporter". voting for a candidate who has already stated that he has no problem engaging in this God-awful war for another 100 years if necessary…is that want is wanted! so people have an issue with rev. wright, but not with mccain accepting an endorsement from pastor rev.john hagee who has stated that "hurrican katrina was God's punishment against New Orleans for hosting a homosexual parade" and a man who believes that the jews brought the holocaust upon themselves for "turning away from the true God". u will choose a man who aligns himself with these types of thoughts, over obama if hillary is not "your" chosen candidate? who wants u as a democrat anyway!!! be gone!!!

The hard truth is that this a battle that Hillary can no longer win. Even as an hardened supporter of Hillary 08 presidential bid, something inside tells me she can no longer win. I know there are millions of Hillary supporters who feel the same way I feel inside but who speak out a different thing. It's a bitter truth!

Voter — You are 100% correct, I couldn't have said it better myself!!!

Even with the current Florida and Michigan results , Hillary can't win. Do the math.

It will continue to grow because he has growing support in Pennsylvania. I would not be at all surprised if he won Pennsylvania. I see a trend in what voters are saying and doing, and what superdelegates are saying and doing. Sen Clinton should be allowed to continue to run if she wants to. She will however be held responsible for any collateral damage the party suffers.

Obama wasn't on the ballot in Michigan, people. How is it fair to count those votes? Know your facts.

Thank God!!! Now I can have hope.

Viva Obama !!!

Buffalo New York

RE: I remember when Clinton was up 11 just after Super Tuesday. Obama supporters said it did not matter. Wonder what they will say now?

Hi Trev - I'm an Obama supporter, and these polls don't matter much. Not then, not now. As a politics junkie, I like to follow them and then, of course, see all the bees buzzing on these blogs and elsewhere.

What matters is what happens on April 22 and May 6th. And then after that, if we're still having a race.

"Kim March 31st, 2008 10:35 am ET
There is nothing in his resume that would impress."

Kim, I challenge you to compare Senator Obama's legislative experience in ONE year to Senator Clinton's ENTIRE first term (6 years). Then come back and let us know whose resume is impressive. I'll give you a hint: 820 bills in one year vs. 20 bills in six years.

Voters who have done their research, gotten the full context of each issue and situation and where the candidates stand, and have not just sponged up the sound bytes they get from the media are getting behind the best candidate for the job.

Obama is a Liar and Cheat!! He will never get my vote!

Hillary called Mi an Fl beauty contests when she was ahead. What happened? MI. and Fl. can only be counted if the states were to have a revote. One name on a ballot is not exactly fair. And Obama being a virtual unknown at the time of the FL. voting isn't either. Many Obama supporters in both states said that they did not vote because they knew that their votes were not going to count. Enough of the Clintons and Bushes.

Ha! Ha! Hillary can’t even manage her own campaign. How could she possible manage this country? She needs to concentrate on paying her bills. Another thing that gets me is on one hand she talks about not disenfranchising voters in Fl and MI. Then on the other hand she says that Super Delegates should vote against the will of the people. So don’t disenfranchise 2 states that broke the rules but disenfranchising the entire country is okay. GET OUT HILLARY WHILE YOU STILL EXIT WITH A SHRED OF RESPECT!

All I hear freom Clinton supporter is about what's not fair and follow the rules. Well, you all need to take your own advise. Fl and MI knew what would happen if they moved up their primaries. Both Clinton and Obama agreed not to campaign in those two states. Now all of a sudden it's not fair because she's losing. If it wasn't fair, why did Clinton agree to it before. I'll tell you why. The Clinton's and her supporters didn't think Obama had a chance. But what he's showing is the America is tired of the same old politics. You can not change the rules of a game in the middle of the game. THAT'S NOT FAIR. Get over it Clinton, we're tired of your dirty politics. Run for governor of NY, they seem to need a good person to run your state.

CNN !! YOU HAVE DELETED MY POST SHOWING THAT EVEN COUNTING JANUARY VOTES IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, OBAMA IS LEADING
WHY ????
i REPEAT MY POST HERE

Obviously, OBAMA HAS REGAINED THE MOMENTUM

As for FLORIDA, even counting the JANUARY's flawed votes, which gave HILLARY an advantage of 38 delegates, OBAMA would still
have an advantage of 171-38 = 133 !!!

And if, a total abusurf, the January's Michigan delegates of Hillary would be seated, OBAMA still leads by 60 !!!

SO WHAT ARE THE HILLARIES SUPPORTER ARGUING ??

But I would suggest, even if would mean a violation of the rules
of the Primaries, but to make happy the Democrats in these states,
that HILLARY and OBAMA agree that the let's say 6 most presigeous
pollsters, selected by the DNC, PERFORM AMPLE BASIS POLLS
BETWEEN 2,000 DEMOCRATS AND INDEPENDENT IN BOTH STATES DATED APRIL 18-22 AND BASING ON THE SO OBTAINED
AVERAGE, SEAT THEIR DELEGATES

THIS IS CHEAP, FAIR. and DOABLE

Mp,
Don't waste your breath because some people just don't get it. These are the same people that would give their children rules to follow but then reward the kids anyway for breaking the rules. They just don't get it.

If you Obama fans keep saying we need to follow the rules, and Fl, and MI shouldnt count, (when the Florida Rep. Gov changed election dates), then I hope you say the same thing when the Superdels fall behind Clinton. Remember your words, follow the rules!

The Clintons are liars (see Hilary's sniper story) and cheaters (see Florida and Michigan manipulation). If you support Hilary you are asking for the Democratic version of George W. Bush. We do not need someone that is soooooo DIVISIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so tired of hearing that Michigan and Florida broke the rules. The politicians of those states broke the rules, not the people who vote in those 2 states. Why should their votes be disenfranchised because a bunch of political hacks broke the rules. Have a re-vote in those states, let the PEOPLE of those states have their votes count, or sure as God made little green apples, the voters in those states will be pissed off and either sit home on election day or vote for John McCain, costing the Democrats the chance to win back the White House. And yes Obama is partially to blame, because I haven't seen him demanding a re-vote because of this fias