April 1, 2008
Posted: 08:30 AM ET
 Clinton says Obama and his allies are trying to halt elections.
Clinton says Obama and his allies are trying to halt elections.

(CNN)— Hillary Clinton continued to push back pressure to drop out of the presidential race Monday night, once again accusing rival Barack Obama and his supporters of trying to stop voting before every state can weigh in.

In an interview with WNCT in North Carolina Clinton said, “I know that a lot of Senator Obama’s supporters have tried to stop this election before people have a chance to vote.”

The New York senator has made similar remarks at stations in Indiana whose primary is May 3 and in Montana where they vote June 3.

The Obama campaign called the charges “completely laughable.”

Bill and Hillary Clinton have rejected the wishes of Obama’s supporters since the calls from Sen. Leahy and Sen. Dodd came last week urging Clinton to drop out of the race.

Obama himself has said Clinton can stay in the race as long as she wants. "She is a fierce and formidable competitor, and she obviously believes that she would make the best nominee and the best president," the Illinois senator said last week.

Campaigning over the weekend in Pennsylvania, Bill Clinton told a group of supporters that party insiders looking to stop the election process needed to step back and let the process move forward.

“We just need to relax and let this happen,” said the former President. “Nobody’s talking about wrecking the party.”

The Clinton campaign also released a fundraising email Saturday, signed by Bill Clinton, urging her supporters to donate to her campaign in response to calls from Obama’s allies for the race to end.

“There’s no better way to tell Hillary that you support her staying in than to make a contribution to her campaign,” Bill Clinton wrote.

With 2,024 delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination, Obama leads with 1,625 delegates to Clintons 1,486.

Related: Glenn Beck says the voters should decide if Clinton should drop out

–CNN's Emily Sherman

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton


Kareem from Hampton VA   April 1st, 2008 10:20 am ET

Lord they blame EVERYTHING on Obama!!! Well I would too..he IS the only thing holding you back from your "plan" isnt it! BUHAHAHA

La Raza   April 1st, 2008 10:21 am ET

Hillary is a loser. How long will this be allowed to go on? She should be shown the door.

Robert IL   April 1st, 2008 10:22 am ET

What does it matter if akll the states besides PA remaining are "small states" as she likes to call them? She has said several times that small states, like the 11 Obama won in a row, do not matter.

I don't understand her position on anything. She fip flops every state she goes into and tells voters what they want to hear and then changes her position for the next state.

I am one of the many asking her to drop out because if Barack was in the position she is in now, he would have been forced out. Why should she be any different? Because she's a woman?

Give….me….a….break.

IVAR   April 1st, 2008 10:22 am ET

YESSSS CLINTONS……BEG BEG AND BEG FOR MORE MONEY.

Adam   April 1st, 2008 10:23 am ET

Thanks for speaking up Hillary. It seems they are tring to push you out because they are scared. Lou Dobbs told it like it is last night! Good for Him!!

mary   April 1st, 2008 10:24 am ET

Obama has his supporters do the negative talking for him, that way he looks squeaky clean. I am not buying it.

Chris from San Antonio   April 1st, 2008 10:25 am ET

I agree with Hillary. Every vote should count and the nominees should stay in the race until everyone has voted!

Edwards/Kucinich 08!

2008 Hillary! Go   April 1st, 2008 10:25 am ET

GO GO Go! Hillary!

You are right! Speak up! Let everyone know Obama is a liar!

2008 hillary

Josesmith17@yahoo.com   April 1st, 2008 10:27 am ET

Fight HIllary Fight 08!

Obama has not locked up the nomination..WHy do they want to suppress the voters..

Cuz we are going to landslide them in PENN..

Hillary 08

Linda   April 1st, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hillary will not quit on us, just because it is not as easy as we thought it would be. This shows us all what a fighter she is, and how she will fight for us in the office. This woman is remarkable and I admire her strenght and courage. I will continue to give funds to keep her in the race. Hello does anyone notice how close this thing is? Neither has enough to win so it is far from over.

Lin   April 1st, 2008 10:27 am ET

It's just another example of the Good Old Boys Club trying to "belittle" women! It's about time we stood up and said "enough"! Hillary is a much better qualified candidate than Obama. What are his supporters thinking of? A wishing and hoping doesn't make it come true. Where is his substance?

PA   April 1st, 2008 10:27 am ET

Obama has never suggested that Clinton should drop out of the campaign. This is another CLINTON LIE!!!!!!!!

I do think she should get out of the race if she is going to destroy the party by LYING about Obama. It is bad enough that she lies about what she has done.

Joan   April 1st, 2008 10:28 am ET

Sen. Obama clearly stated that in his opinion she should "run as long as she wants". This woman is going negative again. People like myself that support her are having a hard time justifying her tactics at this point.
Leave Obama alone and run your campaign and while you are at it please pay all your outstanding bills.

jj   April 1st, 2008 10:28 am ET

What the Obama supports don't realize, Hillary supporters will switch to McCain BECAUSE OF EXPERIENCE, NOT RACE, as I'm sure they will say it was. I want someone with experience in the White House at this time, it's not a place to learn, learn before you earn the respect of everyone. If I can not have the experience, and yes she has experience, even the Obama supporters pointed that out when they say she pushed for NAFTA, which she was supporting the 1st BUSH and her husband, obviously she was involved in the everyday things going on at the white house, not picking out china or making stupid statements about finally being proud of being an American.

newboot   April 1st, 2008 10:29 am ET

Stop crying and playing the victim Mrs. Clinton.

ben   April 1st, 2008 10:29 am ET

Isn't it obvious Hillary really doesn't give a bleep about how the people vote? Her strategy is to remain in the race knowing she can't win, and then let the super delegates overturn the will of the people.
This is not a hate comment. This woman is a politician and she is only doing what any other politician would do under the same circumstances.

4Real SC   April 1st, 2008 10:29 am ET

First of all this is one reason why they ask her to drop out because she is a messy candidate. She cannot be in the media and say anything positive. Remember one thing Bill is not running so why he is sticking his nose in this race. This is Hillary fight and if she cannot fight back how can she prove to be strong? Also her top advisor was on the prime sublender board until December who why will or would Hillary be against or for the sub prime loans. Okay Hillary you are washing the other hand right about now. Tell Bill that his supporters are tired of pumping money into the campaign and Hillary disrespect them with negative adds or by mouth. Obama is running against both Clintons again and that ain't fair. The DNC needs to tell Bill and Hillary unless they tone down their negative views she needs to get out. Obama has nothing to do with what is supporters say because they are the maker or breakers in this campaign. Bill and HIllary needs to find a rocking chair under a tree right about now.

Mike D   April 1st, 2008 10:29 am ET

Right he should just accept and be your VP right Hillary?

Jennifer   April 1st, 2008 10:29 am ET

Do the Clintons never get tired of distorting the truth? Barack Obama has never said she should get out of the presidential race. In fact, he's said just the opposite - she should stay in the race. I am so tired of both Clintons twisting the facts and tearing down their opopnent to win at all costs. Is there nothing positive about Hilary's campaign to focus on? This is really getting old.

Al   April 1st, 2008 10:29 am ET

Any man who backs Hillary is probably the kind of guy that has to ask his wife permission before he can watch football.

Mirta   April 1st, 2008 10:30 am ET

My vote did not count in Michigan. I resent that…

She is right and so is the person who said that Obama has his supporters do his dirty work so he looks clean. He is the worst kind of racist and so is his wife!

Hillary '08

William   April 1st, 2008 10:30 am ET

Hillary just wants to drag things out in the futile hope that the superdelegates will somehow be convinced/coerced into handing her the primary win.

She doesn't mind splitting the democrats and creating such bitter feelings that some 20% of democrats will vote for McCain in the general.

This is how divisive she is and how much she puts herself in front of any thoughts for the party or the country.

She is not fit to be president and this proves it.

Tunde   April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET

Hillary will have no choice but to drop out when her money supply runs out. Already she's having trouble paying her bills. There will come a time when the cost/benefit analysis makes no sense. I think we are very close to that point.

Hillary 08   April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET

Keeping fingers crossed for a comeback kid

You go girl!

Susan   April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET

First for Obama, we are now for CLINTON. Obama appears to be 'too star struck' and will say anything to be in the news. This is scary. All our family is now for Hillary. Good job speaking up Hillary.
America, do not be afraid to vote for a woman president . Many women are lawyers, doctors, MOTHERS, and the majority of our teachers are women…….who teach our children. Mothers and teachers are bery important in a child's life. It is ok to have a woman president!

Mary   April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET

Absolutely every single American citizen has the right for their vote to count. We are truly in trouble with Obama and his supporters.

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET

Senator Obama already has said that she can stay in as long as she wants, but Hillary is trying to paint a negative picture by saying that he wants her to quit.

Now she wants to CRY about this but had no problem suggesting that he should become her vice president.

What a LOW DOWN person she is.

Indianapolis Voter   April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET

Off course, Obama is trying to stop it because he wants to have it for him now… but make no mistake, Clinton won't quit, and if she is not the nominee then my whole family and I will vote and work for McCain in the General Election… We will never vote for somebody like Obama!!!

Obama cannot win the battleground states, and by alienizing FL and MI he is only bound to lose as the people from those states wont stand by someone who chooses to ignore them.

Hillary 08

mp   April 1st, 2008 10:32 am ET

Clinton, you know that what you are saying is just another lie among the rest. I understand how shocked you are that this hasn't been the walk in the park both you and your husband thought it would be but it really is time to face reality. Obama isn't trying to suppress votes and his supporters aren't trying to suppress votes - and you know it. The best you can hope for is that some fools will believe all the crap you are handing out. It won't make you a winner.

Eli   April 1st, 2008 10:32 am ET

Obama (yes they think its laughable) lets others do his dirty work, most of his supporters have been screaming for Hillary to quit. I did not hear Clinton group say that Obama had said some of the things it was his supporters, and yes he is somewhat responsible for what they say. We must go all the way.

Spirit of America   April 1st, 2008 10:32 am ET

The Voice of America be heard, and start with Michigan and Florida where voters made their will known but yet have to be heard because of open, anti-democratic suppression of the vote by Obama and Company. Millions of Americans have yet to vote and deserve a choice, not a done deal from a raw deal.

SlapStick   April 1st, 2008 10:32 am ET

Oh wow hear she goes again. It is sad to be a SORE LOOSER. I don't believe that she or anyone should be throwing accusations out there regarding voting in FL or MI. For the record for those who can read, don't fault Obama, DNC, McCain for MI and FL votes not counting. Our elected officials in these two states screwed up so if Hill of beans wants to blame anyone, she need to make sure to attack the right folks. I guess she is mispeaking about the votes like she did about Bosnia…sniper fire must have really impaired her ability to think.

Dennis   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

If Obama is supposedly suppressing the vote, then what is Hillary doing? She has repeatedly stated that the pledged delegates are not tied to the candidate they were selected to support. I guess the answer to my question is Hillary is saying everyone should vote, but if they don't vote for her, the pledged delegates should ignore the vote and select her.

Mike Jones   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

After everyone has voted in June. Hillary will move the goalposts again. All you people contributing to her campaign are just wasting your money. She is not even paying her insurance premiums for her own campaign staff on time. If she ran the country like she is running her campaign. We would all be in deep trouble.

Antoine   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

This is the primary Every vote does not always count. If so Edwards would have stay he could have used every vote, winning the big states in the primary don't mean you will win during the election.

WIll   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

HA!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Hillary, you're so funny!!!

Ken, Austin TX   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

This woman never gets enough. I am so tired of hearing her sad stories. She cries more than a newborn baby. She's losing with only a 5% chance of winning, and she is angry with certain key politicians who are urging her to bow out of the race in order to preserve the little reputation the party has left (thanks to her). So non-presidential.

I hope one day Hillary will look back on this election and realize the divisiveness and chaos that she has caused and repent to God for it.

What's even more disturbing is that she still has some supporters…people who obviously have no regards for high moral standards.

All the polls conclude the same thing…Hillary is the least likeable candidate…Hillary is behind by double digits in national polls…Hillary is less likely to beat McCain in the general election…Hillary is the most negative, and the list goes on and on and on. What more evidence does she need?

If everyone is telling you to get out of the race, maybe you should consider it. Even moreso, you should probably ask yourself WHY so many people are calling for you to get out of the race.

CB in FL   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary just shut up! You know that is not true and you will say anything to get the people's sympathy. Senator Obama doesn't prescribe to none of the stuff you have said about not wanting voters to vote and you know it! By speading these falsehoods you hope to trick people for votes and badly needed $$ campaign contibutions. I guess desparation has caused you to beg, borrow, cheat and steal your way to the nomination. It is hard listening to her sorted lies and repeated misspeaks, whats true and whats not. Send a message to Hillary by voting for Obama!

Karen Hanks   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

I am an Obama supporter but feel everyone should have the chance to vote (as long as they follow the rules, of course). Some will vote for Obama and some for Clinton and voters should get to vote for whoever they prefer. I do think if Clinton was ahead in delegate count Obama would have been forced out though. The Clintons are used to being in "control" and getting what they want and things may not be working out exactly as they planned this time. I see a certain "ruthlessness" in the Clinton campaign and it is disturbing. However, come November, whoever is the Democratic nominee, Democrats need to unite and vote for that candidate. It is so important to get the Republicans out of power. I am tired of hearing that she won all the big states. Obama will probably end up winning Texas as he will get more delegates from the caucus. Texas is a big state.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

Can we just suppress her voice and her stupid, whiney press releases because she is really more of an irritant along the lines of Mike Huckabee. Step aside Hillary. We have a president to elect and it ain't you, your Highness.

Just another typical Clinton spin tactic. Scorch the earth to get what they want, and then play the victims. Didn't we see all this manufactured drama back in the 90s? Remember the vast right-wing conspiracy that ended up being nothing but another Clintonian delusion? Well, the biggest truth that came from the right-wing was Monicagate so I will have to give them credit there.

Yinka lawal   April 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

Clinton needs to drop out because she can’t win but she can lie to get a vote. The only media that are bias are Foxnews and Lou Dobbs. The reality is Clinton needs to quit and let us focus on republic. I am a former Clinton supporter but after Ohio lies and Bosnia then I see nothing but a liar in her including family desperation.

voter   April 1st, 2008 10:34 am ET

Clinton is spinning the story because no one is saying that people cannot vote. When Bill Clinton, Al Gore and John Kerry ran for president, their opponents withdrew from the race when momentum was on the aforementioned candidates direction. The primaries continued and everybody had an opportunity to vote for who they wanted even if it included the candidates that withdrew. Her comments are false. Second, Hilliary stated in January that she would have the nomination locked on super Tuesday. She was not thinking about suppressing the votes or not having the voices of the people who had yet to vote heard. This is similiar to her argument about voters being disenfranchised in MI and FL. She did not think about the voteers when she agreed to have the delegates stripped in MI and FL. She also has been quoted in January stated that the MI primary did not count. Now she is concerned about the voice of the voters when she wants the superdelgates to overturn the pledged delegates which are the will of the voters. I am confused Hillary, do you want the voters' voice to count or not. I am becoming confused with your contradictions.

Mary   April 1st, 2008 10:34 am ET

Blaming everyone nece try. But who will be blame on april 25 2008 when the judge will request Hillary, and Bill Clinton as witness, on the biggest fraud…. Let's see what happen then, just three days after the pennsylvania primeries…

Chris in Columbus   April 1st, 2008 10:34 am ET

Heh, when the Michigan and Florida thing first came out she pledged along with Obama that they should be punished, and agreed with the punishment. Now suddenly the only one who violated the policies of the party to campaign and appear on the ballot is complaining that they don't count when that was what she agreed to?

The rules don't change because you're losing, Hillary. And the way the numbers stack up, even if we go ahead and count Michigan and Floriday…you still lose. You've lost in the popular vote, it appears you're going to lose in the Superdelegates…End this.

Obama supporters are about as scared of Hillary as McCain supporters are afraid of Ron Paul at this point.

Luthorcrow   April 1st, 2008 10:35 am ET

Way to go Hillary! Help the Republican's win. After all you endorsed McCain over Obama so I figure after your wreck the party with drama at the convention you can switch parties and run is VP.

Crafty.

The Clintons are worst thing to happen to the Democractic party. No its really just Republicans and Republicans Light.

Break the cycle, Obama in 08.

John McCain is Sleeping Well   April 1st, 2008 10:35 am ET

Why is Hillary Reneging? She agreed earlier with the DNC's decision in the beginning of the election not to seat Florida and Michigan… the only reason she did that was because she was arrogant enough to think this nomination would be a cakewalk…

You reap what you sow Clinton.

Speaking of liars… why doesn't anyone bring up the fact that the lady champion of healthcare reforms biggest contributor to her campaign is …. big health insurance companies??? I am sure the millions the contributed won't mean that she owes them a favor if she should win right?

teddy orlando fl   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

sore losers please move to the front of the plane. so your self importance can be shown

Creative Woody   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

"Mary April 1st, 2008 10:31 am ET
Absolutely every single American citizen has the right for their vote to count."

Hillary didn't have a problem with suppressing Florida and Michigan's votes when she was the presumed front-runner. Why's that you think?

Oh, and why aren't you Hillary supporters angry that Edwards, Kucinich, Dodd, Gravel and Richardson not still in the race? The have the right for their vote to count, too, right?

Rainy   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

Hillary is A LIAR! She needs to get her facts straight.

Jacqueline Samms   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

Hillary was the one, who said on record, THESE VOTES DON'T COUNT ANYWAY. Can CNN play this back so the people can hear it when she starts complaining! Every day, I lose more and more respect for this woman. She makes all women look bad!

Veterans love Obama   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

Get a life woman!!!!

You don't care about the voters or the party….you just want the votes for selfish reasons.
Its not up to Obama its up to the DNC.

How can ANYONE support this loon?

Deb from Minnesota   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

The process needs to continue because people will feel that they have been cheated if it is cut short. Everey vote needs to be counted.

Karen   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

You can definitely judge a person's character by how that person handles his/her "family" life. If you cannot keep up with your spouse and what they are doing how can you run a country? Just a thought…

Antoine   April 1st, 2008 10:37 am ET

Susan are u crazy, are u buying into the Clinton non-sense. Lets date back to when she said the race would be wraped up feb.5. Lets mention she agreed for FL and MI to not count, let dtate back to her using experiences, and lets DATE BACK TO AFTER TEXAS AND OHIO WHEN OBAMA HAD TO FINALLY RESPONSE TO HER DIRTY TACTICS. She and her family should be ashamed of her campaign she has run

obama supporter   April 1st, 2008 10:38 am ET

Obama wants hillary to stay in. he can't control what his supporters say no more than hillary can control hers. listen to what Obama says and not his supporters. obama wants everyone's vote to count!!!!!! maybe once everyone has voted, hillary will realize that we don't want her as our nominee and she will FINALLY drop out…oh wait she'll probably try to spin the truth and say that she would have won if MI and FL votes counted. she will NEVER go away- ITS A CONSPIRACY!!!!!

Princess Dem   April 1st, 2008 10:38 am ET

Enough of the Hill-Bill-IES already. I know you feel like this election is owed to you but it aint gonna happen. Oh and the reason that your out of money is because most of the voters that you are scamming probably can't afford computers to make online payments!

Gerald F.   April 1st, 2008 10:38 am ET

Why is it always a cry of Senator Clinton is picking on Senator Obama when she has to AGAIN defend her self in this election? Even in this article she says: "a lot of Senator Obamas' SUPPORTERS!" A big difference people than saying Senator Obama (directly). If you read in back reports you would find his supporters MORE THAN himself is doing the attacking and trashing. Just as Senator Clinton has had supporters more than herself doing the trashing without her knowledge til AFTER THE FACT!. A lot of these supporters have come across very severely on BOTH sides regardless of the candidates themselves. So instead of blaming the two Senators.
Maybe you should have THE SUPPORTERS BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR negative actions and reactions instead.

HP Boston   April 1st, 2008 10:38 am ET

Yes that's Obama for ya…wants to take your guns away, he says he would not punish his girls and make them have a baby and he hates to have anyone (such as Hillary) get any votes. He is wicked!j

merle 7   April 1st, 2008 10:39 am ET

Didn't the DNC say they would decide by July 1st which is well after the primary season is finish.. Are is she still talking about FL and MI unauthorized primaries counting. After it is all over the DNC will work something out with the delagate seating of FL and MI.

safari   April 1st, 2008 10:39 am ET

Keep up the good work Chelsea. The world is full of creeps and they come out of the holes in the ground. To anyone who asks about the Clinton/Lewinski thing, is "It takes one to know one. Ask yourself that question". Most of the people who ask questions like that are the lowest of the lowest.

michael   April 1st, 2008 10:39 am ET

In this day and age we need another leader like IKE , and I say it should be McCain

ALBO   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

LETS ALL VOTERS VOTE AND THEN IGNORE THE VOTERS WILL AND NOMINATE THE PERSON THEY LIKE , WHICH IN HER OPINION, IS HERSELF !!!

FUNNY, ISN'T IT

ALBO

hateful mongers!!!!   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

Grow up you college mongels. You are showing all of us what your m ade of. Please don't call youselves American. You are shameful little brats who think because your students the world will be your soon. Good Luck…..looks your world is going to be a mess. You hateful little kids who never educated yourselves past K-8. High School must have been a big party for all of you. You're still there. Your blogs are so bad the way you put down Clinton and Obama. It's horrible. Your parents must be very proud of you. I'm disgusted at what I've been reading. If anything should be "Awaiting Approval" from CNN it's the lot of you. God help us!!!!!!

Bill   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

Clinton does a good job at distorting the truth.
First, voter suppression in Nevada, then telling her supporters that it's Obama's fault the Michigan and Florida votes don't count (although the DNC ruled that neither state would count because of moving the primaries up. If you live in either of those states, get over it! Or blame the Democrat Committee in your state. Don't shift blame to a man who had nothing to do with it). Now she is saying that Obama is supressing votes again. Rediculous. Does she ever stop?

Gary Mitchell   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

The people of Pennsylvania are now in control of this process. Their choice is between a favorite daughter who is the standard bearer for business as usual or adding their voices to the chorus calling for real change. My hope is that the voters do not allow the noise to drown out the real issue which is not one of color, gender or experiance but is very simply a choice about whether we allow the PAC's and lobbyists to continue to set the agenda of both houses and the White House. HRC is already bought and paid for by the special interests while Obama is bought and paid for by you and me.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

Obama is only stating what most Democrats are stating—the DNC has taken action–and it's too late to flip flop and try to recoup the dumb errors they've made.

1. Disenfranchised Democrats in MI and FL will remember.
2. Clinton–who used to have great popularity in these states certainly will remember.

3. Dean–probably should be voted out of the top job on the DNC–and a less insane Wank put in charge.

Hillary–should accept the decision of party leadership–even if ludicrous and unfair in hindsight.

Joanne   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

LOL Who is Obama to say that Hillary CAN stay in the race. Arrogant or What!!!!!!
Last time I looked he did not have the magic number of votes. I think having his campaign and supporters do the dirty work shows exactly what he is made of. Cheap shots. Hillary you are AMAZING. Go girl Go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember, Obama is really superficial. If they continue to think he is a star I pity the USA. Lou Dobbs you rock……………………….

Hillary/Edwards 08

Mark   April 1st, 2008 10:40 am ET

why does she twist her not being able to win and the rest of the democratic party wanting to move on with one candidate, as Barack Obama is the bad guy and doesn't want the rest of the states to weigh in. Thats not the case. He has already said that she has the right to stay in the race as long as she wants. And I don't really hear Obama actually saying that she should drop out. It seems like she is just slipping more and more everyday. i hope that she isn't thinking about a VP spot…

HEIDI   April 1st, 2008 10:41 am ET

PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

THE CLINTONS ARE MAKING A FOOL THIS APRIL FOOL DAY. FROM BILL TO HILLARY TO CHELSEA.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE PARTY….POOF BE GONE!

Hillary 4 Ever   April 1st, 2008 10:41 am ET

Hillary is not a quitter. She will shut up the Obama camp once and for all when they lose the biggest contest coming up in Penn. Of course they want her to quit already. The heat is on and there is more about Obama that will be revealed that will make him the most unelectable candidate to run ever in the history of the good old USA! BHO supporters will be shocked!

brandon   April 1st, 2008 10:41 am ET

Another lie from Clinton. It really boggles my mind that her supporters can continue to attack Obama's character in these comments. If you prefer her ideas, fine, but she is running a much dirtier, nastier campaign. None of the stuff she blames on Obama sticks, because it's not true, but she's slowly tanking because of her negativity.

Obama '08

Chris from San Antonio   April 1st, 2008 10:41 am ET

Any Democrat that says he/she will vote for McCain if his candidate doesn't get the nom is either:

a) not a democrat
b) a whiny little spoiled brat
c) not interested in changing anything in Iraq, poor America or Healthcare.

Irma in North Carolina   April 1st, 2008 10:42 am ET

You should all realize a vote for Hillary is a vote for Bill, she should just make him her vp, cause he would be running the show any way. Oh yes she is probably trying to buy the supper delagtes to come on her side. She will try every dirty trick she can and see if she can get buy with it.

JB   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

YOu cannot win without the superdelegates COMPLETELY ignoring the will of the people. And to the clinton lovers out there, yes, as hard as it is to believe, the MAJORITY of people do want Obama to be the nominee.

More States, More Votes, More Delegates, today, and when this thing is over. It is imposible for her to cach up. Therefore, she should drop out for the good of the party. This has nothing to do with you being a woman, and evil men ganging up on you. YOU ARE LOSING, AND CANNOT WIN.

My question is this, the Clintons are savvy politicians (part of the reason why she will lose) so, why is she staying in it? She ahs to have a reason. That reason I believe is to destroy Obama. Kinda similar to the mentality of, "I am taking my ball and going home. If I can't play no one can play".

And your argument that Obama is trying to suppress votes is not gaining traction. When was the last time Indiana had a say, or NC. Not last time, nor the time before, or the time before. That is the nature of a primary. Some states don't get a say. If you don't like it, chage the system, but do not try to place false blame on Obama.

kim nyc   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

It's funny how Clinton says she wins the big states like CA and NY, while Obama wins "more republican/smaller" states. CA and NY always go Democratic anyway!!!! You could pick and person to run democrat and they will win NY and CA. Imo it's more important to win the states that go traditionally go republican/or swing.

I can't stand Hilary's flip flopping on the issues. SHE IS THE HUGE LIAR. Every state she changes her message. OH voters got duped big time.

Uncle Sam   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

Senator Obama continues to distort John McCain's "hundred years" comment, despite the fact that he is well aware of its intended meaning. Is this Sen. Obama's promise of a new kind of politics? It looks like the same old mudslinging to a growing number of McCain Democrats.

I love America   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

Gov. Ed Rendell of PA is supporting Clinton and has been complaining of how caucuses are "undemocratic"

Well, Gov. Rendell, please explain why caucuses have been around for decades.

When he was chairman of the DNC, Rendell did absolutely nothing and said nothing about how bad caucuses are!

When the Clintons were in the White House, they also said NOTHING about how bad caucuses are.

These people just have no credibility.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hillary and Bill must stay awake all night cruelly calculating ways
to be devious. These people do not deserve being in the White
House ever again. What a joke of a couple they are. Now I know
how easy it was for HILLARY to blame "the women" for everything, instead of Bill when the news of his affairs came out one by one.
Hillary blamed Monika, not Bill, for everything that happened. Of
Course, she was never going to let anything come between her
stint as First Lady because of her greed for power, money and
prestige. I cannot for the life of me believe that so many women
think so highly of Hillary.
Hillary and Bill remind me of a sort of "Bonnie and Clyde". And
people really believe she should be President. We have had
liars in the White House. People are tired of being lied to and
they want to vote for another one.

Retired Professional White Woman of 63. For Obama from Day 1.

AA   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hillary 08

Obama is playing good cap and bad cap. Surely how can he say that directly. He is not fool, right? Did you read Obama father's story, also a very nice talker, and he inherited from his father, a good speaker, charming, but not for president! So People, open your eyes, don't regret later if you vote Obama

LSU Tigers for Obama   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

I'm not sure if the following is true, but there are several new reports stating that Madam Clinton is $8.7 million dollars in debt, WOW. And she was late on paying her Aetna healthcare (which is ironic being that she stresses universal healthcare). Clinton's economic plan is not even working for HER, so why should anyone take her word that she can handle America's economic problems? And, goodness, why is she still pointing the finger at Obama, when she should be addressing the important issues that we face today. Doesn't she realize that "if" she is becomes the Democratic nominee, that she will be running against Mccain for our POTUS and not Obama? Why are you STILL helping John Mccain, Hillary?

If Cruella DevHILL "somehow" wins the nomination, it is going to be hard for me to pull that lever for her in November :(

Yes, DM again Arlington, TX   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

This is Hillary Clinton form of "The Crying Game,". She is so full of herself if she not lying she making up stories of times in war. Will someone tell Hillary Clinton she did not win TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!

We have a job for Hillary Clinton with MWR the troops would like for her to visit in IRAQ she might fine some sniper fire so she may want ot wear her flax jacket not just sit on it.

Obama, said "Hillary Clinton is welcome to stay in the race as long as she likes".

HIll and Bill lying to American people on Capital Hill. We don't want this again. No third term for Bill Clinton.

Jay   April 1st, 2008 10:43 am ET

She needs a reality check. Stop the negative remarks and run a campaign that you should be proud of.

Give me a break….. ! Drop out and save your face.

Chris   April 1st, 2008 10:44 am ET

If the nomination had already been locked up, would she be yelling about every state needing to voice their opinion? Does it disenfranchise the Republicans who haven't voted yet, but know that McCain is their nominee?

Look, you are far enough behind that by all counts, you stand no chance of winning. You are making Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul look less and less like hangers-on.

Liz   April 1st, 2008 10:44 am ET

Of course Hillary should keep going. If Obama WAS WINNING he wouldn't be disenfranchising millions of voters in Michigan & Florida, if Obama WAS WINNING he wouldn't be sending his supporters out to tell Hillary to drop out, if Obama WAS WINNING we would have seen the 50 SUPERDELEGATES he promised after Texas, if obama WAS WINNING he wouldn't be spending twice what Hillary spends in the next 10 States, if Obama WAS WINNING he wouldn't have outspent her in the last 4 states and lost 3, if Obama WAS WINNING BUT HE ISN'T IS HE AND DOESN'T HE KNOW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chevy k   April 1st, 2008 10:44 am ET

I am really getting tired of the hillary people. i really am. She can't win it mathmaticly impossible, and if she does, its only to break the party apart. i dont know im just tired.

Rosa   April 1st, 2008 10:45 am ET

What is Obama afraid of? His excuse before was that, nobody knew him well enough back then to have voted for him. Well honey, they know him REAL WELL NOW! Maybe that is what he IS afraid of, what they know now, and what they may not like. He avoided all the trash that came out on him recently during the early voting states. Had the voters known back then what we know now, I doubt that he would be gloating in his lead right now. Truth is, with his record on the work he has done for the American people, he loses. HIS FILE IS EMPTY! He has run a campaign using the race card in a big way but honestly, with his empty resume, I would not vote for Obama even if he was White. OBAMA CAN LOOK FORWARD TO ONE THING. HE WILL PERSONALLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHUTTING UP THE VOTERS IN MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA AND BECAUSE OF THIS, WILL DESTROY THE DEMOCRATS IN NOVEMBER.

@americans   April 1st, 2008 10:45 am ET

Blame Obama, feel sorry for me, I'm a woman, gender politics, the men are hitting me hard, small states dont matter, caucuses are not democratic, we can win big states, Obama can't, PA is the road to the White House….

Puhlease Billary, I have heard it all and I'm not buying it …bottomline is, in politics when you are losing, you do the honorable thing and DROP OUT.

From this point on out, Billary is in it for personal and selfish reasons to destroy Obama and the democratic party.

I got two words for you Billary: DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP OUT!!!

x4faith - Mobile, AL   April 1st, 2008 10:45 am ET

Okay Hllary people where in the world are you all and Hillary getting this from. "Speak up Hillary"???? You're kidding me, right? She's the most negative and most unprofessional. Are you all serious? I just don't get it! I honestly don't! Ya' know I've asked this question so many times and have yet to get an answer. So, here I go again.

Question: If Hillary Clinton has all of this experience based on her first lady years, why didn't she run after Bill terms was up? Why did she run for NY Senator? Do you all think all her claims on forien policy and diplomatic experience would have been a lot easier to validate then rather than now?

Just a questions since you all swears by her experience.

jane atl   April 1st, 2008 10:45 am ET

Hillary stop fooling yourself. You need to out of this race. you are destroying the party. First of all you are not trustworty. You'r a big liear.
There is no way you will win so if the superdelegate give you the nornmation McCain will win. We need a change and Obama will bring that change. Release you tax return first. what are you hidding. Obama have release his own what are you waiting for.
start packing you'r things and go back to NY.
You'r old enough to respect yourself.

HP Boston   April 1st, 2008 10:45 am ET

When the Dem's lose this
race to McCain in November it is THIER fault.

They have suppressed the votes in FL and MI, they caused this huge rift and they should be PUNISHED for trying to rule with stupidity and never ever blame HILLARY FOR THE INEPT DEM POWER PLAYERS!

William - North Carolina   April 1st, 2008 10:45 am ET

"Laughable" is lying about running across a tarmac, diving into a car under sniper fire, in Bosnia. That is the definition of laughable!

Just Wondering?   April 1st, 2008 10:46 am ET

what is the point? clearly, she wants everyone against obama. he didn't say he wanted the race to end; it was his supporter!!!!!

this seem so petty.. anything to cause conflict!

Chuck in Oregon   April 1st, 2008 10:46 am ET

If every vote should count then Hillary should be infavor for a complete revote in Michigan and Florida including those that originally voted in the Republican Primaries of those states. But she does not, she wants only those that did NOT vote in those primaries. The original votes not to count at all. So much double speak going on. And while we are at it, those so called blue states that she says are insignificant because they are normally republican, hmmm. Guess what, the democratic vote in those states was higher then the Republican vote. Is that a sign that maybe those so called republican states could turn Democratic this year? Lets explain that one Mrs Clinton.

jc   April 1st, 2008 10:46 am ET

There is no fair way to seat Michigan OR Florida. The fact is that they knew EXACTLY what would happen if they changed their primary dates, and Clinton, Obama, Edwards, and the rest of the Democratic Party said nothing about "disenfranchisement" back when the rules were set. Now that the nomination race is heated and close, they want their voices "heard". Well, they should have thought of that when they decided to give up their seats at the convention for an early primary date. FL and MI should not be given a bigger political say in this process than the later states that haven't had a chance to vote even once. Everyone should shut up about it and move on.

Shannon in Galesburg, IL   April 1st, 2008 10:46 am ET

Obama himself stated publicly just yesterday that Clinton should stay in the race. While some of Obama's supporters have hinted that Clinton should close up shop, it is very irresponsible of Senator Clinton to accuse anyone of trying to suppress votes. People argued that Mike Huckabee should have dropped out after Super Tuesday, but he stuck with it til the end and no irrevocable damage was done. Senator Clinton should stay in this race as long as she feels she is a viable candidate. If/when Obama earns the nomination, however, it will be Senator Clinton's duty to support Obama and try to convince her supporters to vote for him. Party unity will be critical in November.

Gerry   April 1st, 2008 10:46 am ET

Hillary Clinton is no more than a duplicitous, lying, manipulative shrew with an air of entitlement and an unsatiable appetite for power. To suggest that her time in the White House qualifies her to be president means that the White House chef is also qualified because he was there too. She lied about her name, her daughter and 9/11, her part in the Irish peace process…and now this fantasy of her Bosnia trip. Can anyone say "delusional?" It would benefit both the party and the nation enormously to have the Clintons relegated to the trash heap of history which is where they clearly belong.

Jerry   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

It's funny (I mean sad) to see all these comments from democrats fighting each other. "If my candidate doesn't win, I'll vote republican"… It's so pathetic, it's beyond belief. Maybe you guys just don't deserve to win.

DEMOCRAT 08!

Madison , Mo   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

I was Hillary supporter but i am so disapointed in the negatives attacks and Lies. Obama clearly said on TV she can stay as long as she want… Do not blame everything on Obama. Obama is not responsible for everything the supporters said. Can you get it..????
Thank you.
Hillary you are falling so low…

signs   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

Hilary WAS the only one on the ticket!!!!!! At this point after the past 8 Bush years I would vote for pee wee hermon before I would vote another rebublican into office!! Stop with the statements about Obama not wanting the Florida and Michigan voters to participate!! On the contrary if I lived in Florida I would be more upset if they were counted since I wasn't given both choices!!!

shirley   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

I cannot understand how Hillary can blame the mess in Florida and Michigan on Senator Obama and how can her supporter's believe that claim when we all know Hillary signed on for it and would not be claiming 'foul' if she was ahead. She did not win Florida, there were no other candidates on the ballad, some of Hillary's votes may have gone to other candidates if there had been a choice.

ellianna   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

The "fish" just keep getting bigger in the "stories" we hear from the mouth of Hillary Clinton!! "Chill Out" Hillary!! Your days on this campaign trail are numbered!! When you get back to New York and settle back into your residence, take some time to compile a journal of ALL of these FISH STORIES you so carefully spoke in this campaign!! So many STORIES, Hillary — SO LITTLE TIME LEFT!!

Brad   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

People of privelege never have and never will speak to or for me.

Hey, I agree that every vote should count - but give me a break! The Democratic party is falling apart as it is. Seems like Hillary and Bill's plan is to either make it stronger or destroy it. I choose the latter, because the party NO LONGER SPEAKS TO ME.

The Clintons and the Bushes have ****ed up our country, with NAFTA, lies and smiles and have given away our futures in order to support the interests that own them. In my opinion, these two families should be viewed as traitors - they have sold out America's future and called it patriotism.

Hillary and the Clinton dynasty have as much right to the White House as the idiots living there now.

And the former "first daughter" campaigning? If Hillary calls her stint as First Lady experience, then Chelsea is qualified to be Secretary of State or to be handed some other worthless administrative title.

RT   April 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET

Hillary continues to lie to the face of the American public. The really sad thing is a lot of Hillary supporters actually believe this and think its a legit reason to vote for her. What a bunch of crock. She'll tell all of you that "You're votes count" but she'll still need the superdelegates to overturn the WILL OF THE VOTERS if she is actually going to win. Typical Clinton Spin…….

gene   April 1st, 2008 10:48 am ET

No Democratic candidate will win the general election if they deprive Michigan and Florida an opportunity to vote their choice and be seated as delegates. The only person holding up a revote is no other then the people's champion "Senator Obama" .

carolyn   April 1st, 2008 10:48 am ET

does anyone realize that hillary was a diehard !!REPUBLICAN!!! BEFORE BILL!!!!!!

Gerard, Tampa   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

I am so sick of you immature people constantly saying if my candidate doesn't win I will vote for McCain.

I am a Obama supporter but if Clinton gets the nomination I will vote for her despite the fact I don't like her.

The stakes are to high, 4 more years of Bush policy?? Please!!

Grow up people, its not just about you, its about the direction of the country!!!!!

Dee JAY in miami   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

I USED TO LIKE THE CLINTONS

BUT I ABSOLUTLY HATE THEM NOW

LIERS THAT CANT EVEN MANAGE THEIR CAMPS MONEY

Lisa- NC   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

Chevy:
You like mathmatics? Well Obama can't win in the general election mathematically. Still like math?

Lisa

Cindy- St. Louis   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

Doesn't Billary realize it is these types of LIES that are continuing to contribute to her ever rising negatives?

She is really a piece of work.

Obama 08

character   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

I don't believe for a second that Obama can unite our country. Just take a look at his supporters who are full of hatred and divisiveness. Obama brings out the worst of people. He definitely has the mindset like his spiritual adviser whose sermons are posioning his followers' mind with hatred and bitterness.

JB   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

To those Hillary fans touting experience, did you vote for Bill Clinton in 1991?????

My guess you did, but experience wasn't a problem then. There were people running with more experience than Bill, including Bush Sr. Obama has more experience and is older than Bill was.

Hypocrites!

And finally, is Hillary's experience the same experience she received while running from snipers in Bosnia or drafting peace treaties in Ireland???? Or the expereience that has told her only Big States matter. Our founding fathers are roling over in their graves.

Anastasia in Obamaha, NE   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

Why are you people blaming Obama? He just said a couple days ago she should stay in for as long as she wants. Some of you Clinton supporters are stupid! She's a loser & and liar so get over it. She is not going to win.

Sashi   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

Hillary has already made a deal with McCain. She will run for the VP along with McCain. This is just an attempt to tarnish Obama's image even before the real campaign starts. Hard luck Hillary, this plan wont work out

35 Southbound   April 1st, 2008 10:50 am ET

The question we should be asking the Clinton's, isn't funny we always refer to "her" as the Clinton's, is if every vote should be cast then why do they stress the point that pledged votes can change their mind and superdelegates can change the will of the people. This is such a contridiction. Everyone should vote but ultimately the Clinton's support the idea that vote's don't count as cast. When will this END?

Mike Kaplan   April 1st, 2008 10:50 am ET

The FACTS, people, are that Hillary has no chance of winning the nomination at this point, except in a completely UNDEMOCRATIC scenario where not just superdelegates but regular, pledged delegates disregard the results of their state primaries and all vote for Hillary instead. This being the case, she should probably drop out of the race at this point.

If she wants to stay in the race, that's OK too, but she should definitely NOT be making ridiculous claims about disenfranchisement. The Florida and Michigan primaries should not be counted because all the candidates agreed not to campaign there, and all of them INCLUDING HILLARY said that these primaries would not count. You can't change the rules in the middle of the game. You can speculate all you want about what Obama would do if he wasn't winning, but the FACT is that Obama is following the rules that everyone agreed on, and HIllary is suggesting changing those rules to suit her own electoral needs.

Jo Ann   April 1st, 2008 10:50 am ET

Hillary has a way of not stating the truth and when caught in her lies she came up with a new things I mispoke which is another was of saying i lied. Stay in the race you have proven that you will do anything to get back to the white house and sunk to a new low level with me. You seem to always want to change the rules to suit you when things are not going your way.

Oh! The Irony   April 1st, 2008 10:50 am ET

Obama clearly said that Sen. Clinton should run for as long as she desired. How does that equal wanting to suppress votes? Hillary Clinton disgusts me everyday.

Let's look at the obvious. Now that SHE and her CAMPAIGN has worked so hard to introduce race into this democratic campaign for the nomination, why has she forsaken the African-American vote that she has for so long toaken for granted? When she doesn't need us, she forgets about us….lol. Don't think she won't do the same to you Hillary supporters if she were to become the next president.

To me, Obama appears to be the candidae who cares more for America and less for personal ambitions.

steve   April 1st, 2008 10:50 am ET

Very pitiful to see this woman blame Obama on everything just to play a victim card once again.
Obama was not responsible for your "Whooper" on Bosnia. Was he?

Your only hope is to call the Rethugs to do all your dirty jobs for you as we saw in Texas and Ohio because they know you are their only last hope of getting back to the white house with Mcbush.

Its not happening again.
God knows his people have suffered enough and need a break

KHALID NJ   April 1st, 2008 10:50 am ET

hillary hillary please lets music play and lets dance for celebration with obama please dont scrue this thing up go obama

Orlando   April 1st, 2008 10:51 am ET

I guess if lightening strikes her she will blame that to on Obama. She fails to realize that her actions generate a reaction. She through the sink at him but fail to realize the next thing to go is the person in-charge throwing the sink. She has more personalities than Warren Buffet has Billions. WOW

Yola   April 1st, 2008 10:51 am ET

She is right, good for you Hillary. Just remember Florida and Michigan, why Obama don't want them seated?

Arnold, WV   April 1st, 2008 10:51 am ET

Had Hillary won the nomination afer Super Tuesday as they were sure they would do you think she would be pressing for the primaries to go on.She says that her husband didn't wrap up the nomination til June,but in reality he had no candidate even close at the time.She is only for a resolution in Michigan that favors her.I'll bet if Obama 's campaign said split the delegates evenly she would reject because it did not favor her.She will make a big deal about winning PA.It would be no surprise.However if she don't win 60-40 I see it as a loss because she won't gain that many delegates.She has to win the remaining 10 contests by 70-30 to catch up.But all this has been said before.All the better for McCain

Sophia   April 1st, 2008 10:51 am ET

In an interview with WNCT in North Carolina Clinton said, “I know that a lot of Senator Obama’s supporters have tried to stop this election before people have a chance to vote.”

Where is the lie in this statement. Should I list the Obama supporters that have been on the NEWS…Kerry, Richardson, Dodd again this morning on MSNBC, Leahy….to name a few.

Come on democrats, let's be fair here & count all the votes. Do you really want Obama to be the Nominee if all the votes are not counted? What will that say about fairness and the dying need to unite the country? Think Democrat, please!!!!

PGraber   April 1st, 2008 10:51 am ET

Everyone needs to remember…
Voting for Hillary is never having to say you're sorry.

Victor   April 1st, 2008 10:52 am ET

Anyone who decides to vote for McCain if there democrat nominee is not chosen, should not call themselves democrats. Unless you've missed the past EIGHT YEARS, WHY WOULD VOTE REPUBLICAN! If you want change vote for change. McCain IS NOT CHANGE.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   April 1st, 2008 10:52 am ET

There will be more "friends" superdelegates jumping ship and
voting for Obama because of her devious lies. The "big people'
are going to leave Hillary because of her lies. Writing letters and
threatening Superdelegates is WRONG and Hillary knows it.
Superdelegates will not want to vote for Hillary, because of
Hillary and Bill's dirty rotten tactics.

Jim in ohio   April 1st, 2008 10:52 am ET

Senator Clinton "stay the coarse"!

Lee   April 1st, 2008 10:52 am ET

On the one hand, Hillary Clinton is speaking about votes being counted, but on the other hand, she encourages already pledged delegates to come over to her side. Which is it? Should peoples' votes count, or not?

On top of everything else, you really cannot discount the huge boost Hillary got from fraudulent voting by Republicans crossing over after being encouraged by people like Rush Limbaugh. Take away those votes, and Obama would be much farther ahead.

Hanging Chad   April 1st, 2008 10:52 am ET

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How is saying that the SUPER DELEGATES can
vote for whomever they want to regardless of how the
people voted NOT suppressing votes? Hillary?

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AJ, IL   April 1st, 2008 10:53 am ET

For all the Obama supporters (or soon-to-be supporters) out there, we should not be calling for Hillary to drop out. She is entitled to campaign and spend up all her supporters money. The desire to entire and exit the presidential race is the candidate's decision alone.

The problem is not that Hillary is still in the race. It is the negative tone her campaign has taken over since Feb. 5th, especially over the past week.

It is a sign of desperation when Hillary's campaign accuses a fellow Democrat, Obama, of surpressing votes.

It is up to us who support Obama to donate, volunteer, and campaign on his behalf to get other voters into the fold to win the remaining contests.

YES WE CAN! Obama in 08!

Rachel   April 1st, 2008 10:53 am ET

Obama 08′
Hillary Clinton is a liar, fabricator of truth and a person of little or no Integrity! I could not vote for a person who exhibits such hatefulness and deceit! I've had enough of the Bush's and Clinton's…same old politics. So tired of the whinning and pitiful me crap. This is what she does when her latest tactic she and her husband "bush whacked Bill" has gone bad. Besides why should the american people listen to either of them, we all know that Bill and Hillary are habitual liars!

semp   April 1st, 2008 10:53 am ET

Chelsea can rebuff all she wants. The fact is her father Bill had and affair with a White House Intern 30 years his junior. He did so in the White House … the Peoples House while he was the sitting President of The United States. President Bill Clinton the lied about the affair under oath and on national TV . This is not a personal private family matter. It is a fact open to the nation and an open legimate question in this campaign.

Lawrence Ogoigbe   April 1st, 2008 10:53 am ET

Sen.Obama was very explicit on why he thougt Hilary should continue,for me to hear this from her,i am truely disappointed.For once,she has to be sincere to herself,her suppoters and AMERICANS.
America don't need her style of leadership.She doesn't deserve the presidency.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AMERICA

Isaac   April 1st, 2008 10:53 am ET

I really was a Hillary supporter until she started going negative. We have to remember that Barack has been a state senator and he is now a US senator. He has just as much legistative experience as she; he actually might have a couple of years on her. So i don't by the experience thing.

Trev   April 1st, 2008 10:53 am ET

She can blame it on Obama because his supporters killed every attempt at a solution. It was not his fault origninally (the party elites are to blame). When he killed the MI revote, he took responsibility for the problem.

bp   April 1st, 2008 10:54 am ET

WE ARE ON THE SAME SIDE PEOPLE!!!!!!! Please remember that!

They are 99% similar on policy. Bickering and pointing fingers is not going to help anyone (except the News media reporting on it).

Dylan   April 1st, 2008 10:54 am ET

Oh PLEASE, Hillary… you are the only one supressing anything; every day you continue to complain and attack, you supress reason and common decency. I truly hope that after the NC and IN primaries, you FINALLY decided to do what's best for the party.

Veterans for Clinton!   April 1st, 2008 10:54 am ET

For all those who think that the 'lets have Clinton drop out now' doesn't mean to suppress the rest of the states votes……..what else could it be? The only ones asking for Clinton to drop out now are either Camp Obama supporters who are just followers without an independent thought process - or - Senators who are supporters of Camp Obama.

Let's face it folks……..I have a laundry list of lies that Obama has done (at least 50 of them) ranging from lying about a back door deal with Canada to his denial of never hearing Reverend Wright hatred of America and whites….you have a laundry list of lies that you feel Clinton has told.

Bottom line - it is the wish of Camp Obama to not have votes counted. Do you happen to see Michigan votes issue taken care of? Senator Obama had the ability to have a re-vote done and refused! No lie - just check out the facts…….so to put pressure onto Clinton to leave the race from his supporters - well - just like people held each candidate responsible for their supporters doing perceived wrongdoing….Clinton with Ferrero or Obama with the Minister….this is no different folks!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is from his camp!!!!!!!!!! For both of them they are gone from the campaigns……..how come - if what Dodd and Leahy said are not from the Obama camp - then he should come out and denounce what his 'supporters ' are saying. Why not???

So the good old boys club can just go sit on it and spin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BigAce   April 1st, 2008 10:55 am ET

I'm a Obama supporter and I have to laugh at all these Clintonians that keep saying that they will vote for McCain over Obama and "it's not about race its about experience". Give me a break, please. When Bill was running for president, who had more experience G.H. Bush or Bill?

So don't feed me this line about the more experience candidate should be elected because they would make a better president.

It is about race.

As a true democrat, I could not support a Republican candidate. There is hardly a difference in policy between Clinton and Obama to switch to the other side so if its not about policy, and more experience does not mean you will make a better President, then why the switch?

Alonzo Demetrius   April 1st, 2008 10:55 am ET

Sen Clinton, gee I almost feel sorry for you now that you are an old woman and defeated in your quest to run the world. Out-smarted by a young man with a slick tongue — takes me back to Bill Clinton's (and your) day. Nothing to offer but pretty words and many of them so double-tongued. But the young folks have errantly fallen for the slick words, so I guess you will have to live with this like the rest of us until the older people of the US get up the backbone to properly educate the young of what is important (pretty words NOT!).

Chuck   April 1st, 2008 10:55 am ET

Obama can not take out Hillary, he is to weak and the supers can see it. Obama has played the race card one to many times and it now looks like he is the racist. I'm from Florida and my vote is not counted I'm going to get out of this party.

kristen in PA   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

ugh - she keeps becoming less and less appealing - i truly cant stand her.. that being said
BIDEN 2008!

charles   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Tax returns ,earmarks and all the other stuff, she said it will be out this week, any news. we are still waiting don't divert attention.

JJ in NY   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

hillary is again talking out of both sides of her mouth …. and I'm sorry that I voted for a clinton last time.

Jen B.   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Now she is saying every vote counts. Funny that, she dismissed the vote I cast earlier in the campaign, because it was in one of the smaller caucus states that voted overwhelmingly for Obama.
And isn't she suggesting that the superdelegates endorse her even if it doesn't represent the will of the people?
Shame on you Hillary!

Vicki NH   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Obama says its okay for Hillary to stay in the race. Who died and put him in charge. He will not reach 2024 delegates and without the votes from Migichan and Florida he won't be a legitimate nominee.

bigben   April 1st, 2008 10:57 am ET

Obama is a loser

JayBee Germany   April 1st, 2008 10:57 am ET

It is unfair to say that Obama want her out of the race. It is also unfair to say that Obama does not want votes of both Michigan and Florida to count. This issue has been overflogged.

FYI the DNC made a rule and those states flouted this rules. Bothe candidates agreed to this rules. The states should be punished to make it clear that rules must be obeyed. Why try to bend them. Is it because of who is involved? Is there a sacred cow? Will all this be happening if Obama is on the other end? Questions and questions…..

The world is watching!!!!!

Clinton News Network   April 1st, 2008 10:57 am ET

Hiliary again. It sounds like the Clintons are so open. Where is your tax returns April 15th is approaching you said we would have it in a week …another lie I mean she misspoke. This family is a group of losers they want the power and will say or do anything for it. They will expolit black, hispanics , under educated and poor. I love the way she flops issues she should be in the NBA. I hope Hilary wins just so she can complete the job Bush did. I love the fact the American dollar is not worth anything, I love the fact she supported NAFTA after saying she didn't. I love the fact that she wants to claim exp. as being the first lady. Sheep to the slaughter.

Clinton/Clinton 08 — let it ride

jo   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

Even we are all fed up with the long primaries and caucauses this should go on until all the states have voted. Why is Obama afraid lengthening this while the party decided to have votes until June? This is the same thing with Michigan and Florida vote. The party is not seating these delegates. Well guess what the party needs those states if they want to win in November. If you think Florida votes were insignificant and do not count, it was significant for John Edward to drop out of the race right after Flordia voted. I have never seen an election where only the left wing of the democratic party winning the election. If you thnk popular vote should be counted, then Gore should have been the president. Obama winning in DC( does not represent an electrol in general election), Idaho, AL, WY, NE, and other blood red state should not be the reason he should be the nominiee.

JP   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

Yes,Obama's supporters are destroying the demacracy in USA!
Let the race continue!

Lonny, Seattle   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Its just a play on words.
She is ridiculous.
Does anybody really fall for this stuff?
If they do it worries me because that means that my fellow democrats are getting increasingly stupid every time she brings forward a new justification for staying in the race.
By all means stay in the race, just dont make ridiculous claims like this, it does no good for the party.
The strange thing is that she has to know this so whats the ulterior motive behind it?

A True Black American   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Oh m God !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .Why are people not reasoning ????? Who told all those senators as well as the top Obama supporters to start calling for her to fall out ??? It is Obama they are using a strategy that people are not taking note ofAnd if this man is the president these tricks he is using will then be used against America herself. When he saw that Clinton was strong and tough on her stand and that all his supporters were saying could ruin him he quickly backed down and seem to be saying you can continue. I know this man just talks .He goes back and forth not consistient and I am very sorry for America.and mostl the American Press because youo people are loosing your integrity.Should be fair and be a good referee not being a referee at the same time being the supporter of one team.You American Press are heading for doom mark my words!!!!!!!!

Mattbama   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

If Hillary Clinton wasn't such a master of playing the poor, oppressed, and unfairly treated victim, her campaign hopes would have ended awhile ago. I think someone like her that claims to be the fighter who can counter the attaks of the Republicans during the general election loses quite a bit of credibility when her best moments come when Hillary is practically out of the race. She plays the victim so well and manages to get people to actually feel bad for her defeats and consequently makes the winner, Barack Obama, look like the bad guy. Either way, she's done and denial is her best friend now. And definitiely expect that the Republicans will kick you when you're down and make sure "the victim" be looked at as " the weak and unprepared candidate."

Mike   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Victor, the answer to your question "as to why we would vote for McCain is simple.."

"Obama"

Go Hillary!

Patricia   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary started out with 50% of the country against her. And that's just the ones who knew her well. Since she's been running, those who did not know her well, now understand . I started out an equal opportunity voter. NOW I know why so many despise her. I do too. I wonder what her negatives will be by August? Lie, Lie , Lie….. Cheat, Cheat, Cheat…. that's all she knows.. BLAH!

CB   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

There is a difference between a fighter and a self serving individual.

Obama 08!

LSU Tigers for Obama   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Can anyone please explain to me, EXACTLY, in detail, how Obama has held MI and FL from voting?

I honestly just want to be informed….

kathy   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Where does Obama get off telling Clinton, "she can stay in the race as long as she wants"? Who does he think he is, GOD? Well he has a long long way to go and he will never make it listening to Rev Wright. He should get out. Most of the Clinton supporters won't vote for him no matter what.

Veterans love Obama   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

Chris from San Antonio,

Everyone read what Chris wrote. Lets all unite behind a DEMOCRAT in November. We all can't have it our way, but to vote for McCain, Really?? I rather you just stay home.

JJ in NY   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

hillary isn't just exaggerating this time, SHE'S LYING AGAIN!
She's trying to suppress the will of the people who voted for their state's delegates by "arm-twisting" pledged delegates to vote for her. I voted for a clinton once before, and I'm so sorry that I did, but I've learned from my mistake and I will NEVER vote for a clinton again !!!

gene   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

Well, I lost another in moderation and all I did was tell the truth. I will make it short and try again. These brain dead Obama supporters should be asking Obama why he has lied about his father, his birth, his pastor, his allowing his children to be exposed to hate America remarks, why Michelle so anti American, etc.

Tired voter   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

She does not have any self-respect at all, does she?

Always playing the victim even when she knows her audience is aware of the truth…

What a lemoooo

Kim, KY   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

Please wake up people and vote for Hillary…Obama thinks he is such a "superstar"!!! He doesn't have a clue what it takes to be President…on vacation he scolded the reporter saying he's just trying to be alone. Hello??? You're running for President you Idiot!!! You will have no more alone time. He loves performing for the cameras when it's convenient for him and thinks he's so hot but he is clueless about the job he's applying for. Remember the debates, 99% of the questions he answered exactly like Hillary because he's clueless.

He is sending his supporters out to suggest Hillary should step down and then trying to act like the hero by saying the other day that "she can stay in as long as she wants" Hello again…it's not up to him and if he was only a little over 100 delegates behind he wouldn't drop out either. Hillary would be crazy to drop out of this race…at least 1/2 of the democrats in the country want her as President right now. Imagine how many more will cross over if more crap comes out on Obama and/or his wife. Everybody keeps scrutinizing Bill Clinton…my God at least he's proud of his country!!!

But they are pretty clever to have high profile supporters suggest she step aside…they think that will deter her supporters but I don't think so, I donated again last night along with about 40,000 others yesterday alone…

Hillary will be ahead in popular vote at the end of this and possibly in delegates…so shut up & let the people vote and please explain why you are aftraid for MI & FL to have revotes….that in itself should open the public's eyes!

shirley riley   April 1st, 2008 1