April 1, 2008
Posted: 12:20 PM ET
 Pelosi said Tuesday the presidential race should run its course.
Pelosi said Tuesday the presidential race should run its course.

(CNN) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she wants the Democratic presidential election to continue through the last round of primaries, but warned against a floor fight at the party's August convention.

"I think the election has to run its course," Pelosi said, later adding, "I do think it is important for us to get behind one candidate a long time before we go to the Democratic convention if we expect to win in November."

Pelosi's comments come as Hillary Clinton is increasingly suggesting she is willing to take her presidential bid all the way to the Democratic convention at the end of the summer.

"I have no intention of stopping until we finish what we started and until we see what happens in the next 10 contests and until we resolve Florida and Michigan. And if we don't resolve it, we'll resolve it at the convention — that's what credentials committees are for," the New York Democrat told the Washington Post.

In the interview Tuesday, Pelosi said she understands why Clinton is making that argument, since 10 more primary contests remain over the next two months.

"We don't know what these next elections will do. We do not know what the conduct of the campaigns in the next four to six weeks will produce," she said. "So if you are a candidate for president, you certainly are saying that you are going to the convention — you can't say anything but. And Senator Clinton might well be going to that convention as the nominee."

But Pelosi suggested a clear frontrunner will emerge well before the party's convention.

"At some point it'll be clear that there is a frontrunner — and at that point we would hope that, for the greater good, for the country, that we can all rally as early as possible behind one person," she said.

The House Speaker also maintained her argument that the party's superdelegates should not overturn the pledged-delegate outcome, and suggested she wasn't affected by a recent letter from powerful Clinton fundraisers criticizing that stance.

"It wasn't important to me," she said of the letter.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Nancy Pelosi


Go Hillary   April 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MMASH in NC   April 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

OK…Time for a reality check.

- MI & FL are out of the picture. Even if she brings it to the convention, the credentials committee will not seat them according to the invalid results. NOt only becasue it would be unfair, but becasue the commitee will have more Obama supporters than HC supporters. They will almost certainly just divide the delegates equally.

- HC is roughly 130 delegates behind. There are only 10 contests left, with only two big states, PA & NC. Even HC's win in OH netted her only 9 delegates. Because delegates are allocated proportionally, it is just about impossible for HC to catch up.

- Even if HC does well in PA, she will give back any gained delegates when she gets trounced in NC.

- Polls show that her negative ratings are at an all time high and her campaign is running out of cash.

So HC supporters, just stop the mud throwing and accept it gracefully. Sure, she can continue, but she should not destroy the party while doing so. We need to focus on the bigger picture and remember who the real enemy is.

R CAL   April 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I actually agree with Pelosi. Let the primary voting continue, the people will decide who their nominee is. For the superdelegates to overturn the votes of the people at the convention would be unwise.

Bob Stephens   April 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

The Clintons have become the definition of dishonesty during this campaign. I wish they would go away somewhere and torment each other..

RAY   April 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Obama won't win the general election due to his long time relationship to his pastor, Wright. Obama is not a frontrunner if Florida ans Michigan primaries results were counted.
Hillary 08

Brad   April 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

See how Pelosi changes her tone when the one's with the money for the party question her theory on roles for super-delegates. Howard Dean finally told her to shut her trap and learn to do her jod in the House. Obama's camp are just afraid she is going to win the popular vote. They have constantly bragged about Obama winning the popular vote and the delegate count that he should be given the key's to the party nomination. There afraid as they should be. He only leads the delegate count because FL.& Mich. haven't counted and the sham caucuses which doesn't reflect the true vote from the state. If Hillary wins the popular vote then the super-delegates should and hopefully do look at the states that she has won and the states he has won too see who should be our candidate. Alot of people think Rep. cross-overs are giving Hillary an advantage thinking she would be easy too beat. But there is alot of people who think it is Obama who could be just as easy to beat. The take is do we vote for someone who was married to a former President who was liked around the world who also helped put alot of people to work and gave this country a balanced budget that was giving us a surplus or do we vote for someone who has no meaningful political stance on anything except to say he was against the war, ( even though he had no say in the matter when that vote was taken.) shady politics from the Chicago machine, shady past with a racist preacher, shady dealings with a soon to be convicted political supporter and contributor. Hillary's life has been under the microscope for the past 15yrs. what more could the Rep. machine bring out that they haven't used against the Clinton's already. The Monica scandal didn't hurt Bill Clinton that bad cause he still won the election for his second term. Let them try to use it against Hillary and watch it back-fire on them. Hillary lied about Bosnia to make herself look better than it was. Obama lied about his presence in the church with hate speeches being spewed like a sermon. Bill Clinton states that Obama won South Carolina because he was African American was based on how Jesse Jackson won the state when he ran. If you look at the African American vote can we disagree that they are voting for Obama threw out all states 90+ % . Now is this because he's Black or is it his policies, which seem to be the same as Hillary's. The trash talking has been coming from both sides, and both are going to be the destruction of this party. There supporters are not going to support who ever wins, myself included. We as citizen's are looking for more than dream's. We need someone who can make this country a power-house in the World like we used to be. I feel this is the time for a woman to step into this spot and help heal this nation, Alot of women who have been given the chance have succeeded and I think Hillary will also.

Debra   April 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

"The United States, which has raised concerns about election fraud, called on Zimbabwe's government to make sure "the counting of the votes … ensures the will of the people is heard," State Department spokesman Tom Casey said Monday." (Source: CNN World news)

So, the Union is eager to establish justice in Zimbabwe. That´s good. Democats, how about Florida and Michigan there is no difference of principle. Obama recently objected that the will of the people in the two states is heard.

Stephen   April 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Pelosi is pacifying here. She wants this thing to end just like many others do. This latest stance is a change of tune only in rhetoric. There is nothing afloat to knock Obama off from becoming the presumptive nominee – and that will be realized well before June 3rd.

Rob   April 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I have decided that I will not call Obama's opponent by her name anymore. From now on I will simply refer to her as Tonya Harding.

Joseph   April 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I am a Florida voter that does not want our delegates to be sat at the convention, nor do I want a revote.

Why?

I knew that a vote for in the Democratic primary wouldn't count at the time of the primary, so I decided that I would make my vote count and voted in the Republican primary. Hillary Clinton agreed to this and is on record stating that the primaries weren't going to count for anything.

Now that she needs FL and MI, suddenly we are all disenfranchised in her eyes. And somehow this is all Obama's fault, when all he did is play by the rules, and seek a fair solution to having the FL and MI delegates sat. This mess is the fault of the lawmakers in FL and MI for going against the rules and warnings of the DNC. Period. End of Story.

I don't want to have a Democratic revote in FL, because I wouldn't be able to participate since I already cast a vote in the Republican primary. I don't want the delegates to be sat based on invalid primary results since I would have voted differently had I known that the results would count 2-6 months down the line.

The rules are in place to ensure that there is a fair contenst when all is said and done. FL and MI knew what the consequences of moving their primaries would be and they went ahead and did it anyway. Changing the rules now doesn't fix the problem, it compounds it. This is the consequence of their lawmakers actions. It's unfortunate that the citizens and candidates have to pay the price. Put the blame where it belongs and remember how your elected officials voted on these matters when they are next up for re-election. I know I will.

4hill   April 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

This is a little better, but Speaker Pelosi should stop telling superdelegates how to vote. She should do everything possible to count the votes in FL and MI – if she's going to talk about the pledged delegate total it ought to be a legitimate total.

bill gee   April 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

The rest of the races 10 in all are pretty well projected by the polls.the key for Hillary is getting Florida & Michigan in her corner after a floor fight on the convention floor, and i'm sure she will hang tough until she will or won't prevail on that issue.

pretzelONEgeorgebushZERO   April 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

OBAMA '08!!!!!!

Tired of Hillary's antics and McCain is clearly not a legit choice. That due is bad news all the way around.

For integrity and change it needs to be Obama with Biden as VP or Sec. of state.

Greg   April 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Here's a question -

Does pathological lying run in the Clinton family? When Sen Clinton stated that she was under fire from snipers in Bosnia, she later stated that she had misspoken due to fatigue. Well, she said it three times so she must be one tired person.

But when Chelsea was asked about her recollection of the Bosnia incident, she stated that she fully supported what her mother had said.

Well, we have video proof that there were no snipers, there was no running to the armored vehicles, there was no danger at all.

Yet the mother and daughter both said there was. Is Chelsea getting enough sleep these days or did she flat out lie?

RG   April 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Why are so many complaining about Tax Records?

No political candidate wants to show their tax records, and every candidate keeps harping on the opponent to show it.
What about Obama? Has he released his?

Are they hiding anything in their returns?

NO – no candidate running for President is stupid enough to hide something in his/her return. So, why are they reluctant?

Simple, both Obama and Clinton are super rich millionaires compared to the ordinary Joe. When some run-of-the-mill, unemployed voter sees that millions made by one or the other candidate, that voter immediately develops a resentment for the millionaire. As a candidate, you don't flount your millions, and more importantly, as a candidate, you don't want to go off message?

NANCY PELOSI'S SPEAKERSHIP HAS RUN ITS COURSE!   April 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

When Nancy Pelosi was being appointed to the speakership, I was looking forward to her fulfilling all of the accomplishments for The People that she promised to make "in the first one hundred days." That's what I kept hearing and I liked what I heard. But, I think that not only has she failed to accomplish even a single thing she promised to accomplish "in the first one hundred days," but she has still, hundreds of more days later, still not accomplished anything she promised to do for the American people that I am aware of. Now, she is trying to run the Democratic Presidential campaign and keeps throwing out negatives as one reported today that the election has "run its course." What kind of comment is that when millions of American voters have not even voted or had their votes counted yet. I guess she thinks you should stop the race when your candidate is ahead. Democracy??? I don't think so.

I think it is time for a person who was placed in a position of trust such as the Speakership who, in my opinion, is demonstrating such blatant ANTI-Democracy and who has failed to accomplish her promises to the American people ought to do the right thing and step down.

That is my opinion about it.

Patricia   April 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

too bad that some the Democratic party peopole wants Senator Clinton to drop out from the Presidential race, it will a shame to do so, if that happens , my vote will go to Senator McCain, not only my vote but friends as well.

Mac in Nova Scotia   April 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Stop Calling for Hillary to drop out of the race. She feels that it is her God given right to be elected President. All of us who vote for Obama are causing her to become confused. She needs to realize we have an election not a coronation. CNN Can you tell me what James Carville's claim to fame is?

jd   April 1st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Let the clinton's have their encore. They certainly fouled up the 2000 election, a disaster for the Democrats and worse for the Nation, due to bill's antics in the white house and lies to the American public, which energized the Cristian collition, moral majority and evangelicals leading to the election of the current moron in the white house. Every Democratic primary means more votes for the election of the Industrial-Military complex poster boy, and then the U.S. can wage war from Jordan to India for the next decade – relying on the draft and running the printing presses to print script. So On clintons On, do your thing to the Democratic party and the American people.

Pat   April 1st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Ms Pelosi,
If super delegates are supposed to vote with the popular vote in their own state, then why do they exist at all? We would just go with the popular vote… delegates are there because of their supposed insight and own knowledge of the process and candidates. I understand how much easier your job will be when a democrat wins the Presidency, but do not give in yet….let the process work and believe me if it was your race and you were running a close second, you would not give up now……before the country gets to voice their opinion. You would not be where you are now if you were a quitter.

Amanda   April 1st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I think Pelosi needs to stick her head back inside Capitol and do some work there instead of giving the 10 states left permission to vote! When Congress has lower ratings than our crappy President there is a problem. She needs to worry about the homeowner who is getting ready to be homeless, can't put gas in their car to find a job or food on the table to feed their children. Do the job you were elected to do Pelosi and let the candidates for the Democratic nomination do theirs!!

Chris   April 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The superdelegates need to commit now and stop wasting everyone's time and effort. I live in a state that hasn't voted yet and I know I wouldn't feel disenfranchised if the race was decided before my state votes. I'll vote in November for a candidate who has a better chance to win then. That is what matters.

bessie   April 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

One of the major problems with Obama's electibility is that he could not win the crucial big blue states and the swing states which the dem nominee would need to win in the general election. Maybe he'd win California, but he's going to have major problems with Ohio, PA, and even Florida which the Dem desparately need in order to win in November. Also, the reason he's ahead in delegates is because of winning mostly the caucuses. There will be no caucuses in the general election. That's why I think Obama is not going to win the election if he's nominated.

Kareem from Hampton VA   April 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Hmmm, they know something!! April is the month! Just sit back and watch!! Tax returns…Fraud cases oh yeah this is about to get good again!

Angela   April 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I can't believe some of you would actually vote to have our children and grandchildren fighting in a war that we didn't advocate.

If we don't know what we're fighting for, how will they know?
Democrats must find a way to unite…..PLEASE!!!

LA   April 1st, 2008 12:55 pm ET

What American General will serve under Hilliary? Especially after she called one a LIAR.

JW   April 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

All this complaining about the primaries dragging on when it was the party that set it up this way. If you wanted a clear winner in February. All the elections should have been done by then. not just the few states who lobby for an early date. You can't say every vote is meaningful and want to end it before all are counted. Would you want the November presidential election to end at 5pm eastern and all votes not cast before then not to be counted

Andrew   April 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but we have to let all the states decide. Hillary has every right to contest every election and she should. That's democracy at its best and I hope she stays in through the very last election. Obama thinks that she should stay in to, according to recent comments.

MP   April 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Do all you Hillary supporters think she is for democracy? Honestly? She could care less about the voters rights. She accepted the fact those two states would not count if and when they broke the rules. When she was ahead on delegates her stance was all about the delegate lead. Now she is crying foul again saying she has the right to change the pledge delegate vote. What? Every vote should count?..Unless it is a vote against her. Every Clinton supporter is screaming about how unfair their canidate is being treated. She is treated that way because she is dishonest, and negative. Obama has no choice but to defend himself. "Shame on you Barak Obama"..? Is she serious? The funny thing about that line was, what Obama said about her in Ohio and Nafta turned out to be true. It has nothing to do with the fact she is a woman. I was going to vote for her. She is negative. She thinks the American people are idiots. The spin she puts on everything, the lies, the misstatements ect……Everyone just didn't wake up one morning and say to themselves, "lets all be against Hillary" She did this to herself. Her campaign is a mess. Lets talk about healthcare. Under her plan she would be charged with a criminal offense for not paying her healthcare bills for her campaign. How can she say every american must pay for healthcare than not pay her own bills? Wake up!

Mike   April 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Whoever said that Obama is indicative of the "far left" of the Democratic party is an idiot. Look at their issues on policy… there's really not a lot of difference between Hillary and Barack on most of the major issues, besides nominal differences in economic stance and healthcare provisions. The difference is more in what each brings to the table from a holistic perspective; while Hillary has burned bridge after bridge in Washington, Obama offers a more meted approach to policy, one that is inclusive of Republicans. This is especially vital in a time when our country is so fractured and everything is red-state/blue-state. Regardless, I feel like Democrats will end up getting behind whoever the nominee is come convention-time, but the question will be: can Hillary bring in independents and people from the right? Decades of anecdotal evidence isn't in her favor.

From PA   April 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Maybe whats best for the country and best for DNC is a Civil war in the DNC party.

I read what some of you write…do we live in china? russia?

This is a democratic nation…all voices must be heard, if you agree or disagree with it

No Obama   April 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Pelosi,

Finally someone has put some sense into you. The race is not over until FL and MI are resolved.

Dennis in Spokane   April 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Today ,You Tube is abuzz with Hillarys lies about NAFTA with plenty of video from MSNBC exposing her again. Last week Tuzla, this week NAFTA. What's next?

Let the race go on and the Clintons will have no legacy left to stand on.

Diana   April 1st, 2008 12:52 pm ET

everyone claims that Obama is way ahead, when two large states have not been counted. Yeah Hillary was the only one on the ballot in Michigan and 40% voted uncommitted but both Edwards and Obama were serious contenders at the time, splitting that 40%. Obama claims he wasnt known in Florida but that was held after he won in Iowa. Seriously Obamania is just proving itself to be more and more of a dream world. We need democratic elected officials (like superdelegates) to come in and fix this mess before we get the next Jimmy Carter or John Kerry as the nominee

Carol/Lansing Michigan   April 1st, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I'm so tired of reading how she wins the big states. Guess what, all the states are counted not just four.

And I know that Hillary and her campaign has made it clear that the only four that matter are the four big ones, but guess this is a National campaign/election. ==== Not a four state campaign/election.

All states count.

A in GA   April 1st, 2008 12:51 pm ET

so what if hillary won the "big states". they also happen to be big BLUE states which ANY democrat will carry in november!!

case   April 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Independent for Obama then McCain, but never ever Clinton.

Tim   April 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Rasmussen Poll out today. In Penn, Clinton 47% Obama 42%. Doesnt look like she'll win so easy now. Go Casey, Go Pelosi, keep up the good work.

jimmy   April 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Nancy,

When you say the superdelegates shouldn't overturn the will of the people, did you inform Ted Kennedy and John Kerry that they would be punished by the party for overturning the will of the people in their states?

scott   April 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

So tired of HRC and all of the twisting and turning to keep a grip on power.

We need a gifted leader we can believe in. Obama is a generational leader — how else could he rise from obscurity in a few short months to reshape the political landscape.

Obama 2008

Jay   April 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

This is Pelosi's jump-the-shark moment. She has totally overstepped her role. The system that the democrats have in place is poorly thought out, they've denied two absolutely key states a say in the election, and all she can do is tell Clinton to act as though the system is producing a clear favorite and just give up. Pelosi is nasty, scheming, and jealous of Clinton's success, and she has no place telling anyone running neck and neck with another candidate to step out of the race.

Carol/Lansing Michigan   April 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Hillary will not stop at any cost, even the cost of not paying the health insurance of her own workers.

For someone who claims to work so hard for health care reform, here's a hint – PAY YOUR BILLS SO YOUR OWN EMPLOYEES WON'T LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE.

How in Gods name can you tell me you can balance our screwed up National Budget when you can't even take care of your own campaigns.

NO OBAMA   April 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Go away Obama-bots!! Obama and his followers want to deprive American citizens of their right to vote! Doesn't that tell you all you need to know about his so-called belief in the American way. As Michelle Obama put it, "I have never been proud to be an American!" This man does not need to be President, he does not need to be in any position of authority within our government.

Go Hillary!! Fight for AMERICANS!!!!!!!!

Hillary in 08

case   April 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Again Clinton shows her lack of foresight. It is clear she can not win, and she should get out now.

She can not win, and she can not pull disenfranchised Republican or independent votes the way Obama can.

Obama will talk circles around McCain when the debated moves to the war and the economy. McCain has sucked up to the GOP and the policies of the worst administration ever.

His rhetoric is based off of fear, and is old just like him…OLD.

Out with the old McCain, and Clinton.

Independent for Obama

Chris   April 1st, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I'm sick of people complaining that Michigan and Florida were disenfranchised. The DNC warned these states repeatedly that it would bar those delegates from being seated at the convention, but state officials ignored that warning and didn't play by the rules. It is up to the VOTERS of those states to go after those officials, not whine and cry asking for a re-do. They have nobody to blame but themselves for not going after their state officials.

La Raza   April 1st, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Lies, Lies, Lies!!! Bosnia, 35 years of experience, tax returns, red-phone call, I can't take anymore. Hillary please drop out.

Patrick M   April 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Hillary is arrogant like her cheater husband Clinton. If she is the nominee, I'll vote for McCain. Period. I don't want to see these arrogant at the White House again.

dave   April 1st, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Everyone knows the Clintons, now things we are getting to know Mr Obama, let him stay out there lets get to know him before we make a dicisiom we will regret.

Kenneth   April 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I love all the phoney democrats who want the primary to end. It looks like the only time they want ALL votes to be cast is when they think they will win, otherwise they really do not care about people being able to vote and have their say in the election process.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   April 1st, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Just why is this crucial aspect of the electoral process banned from publication here? Hmmmm…..

yahooo   April 1st, 2008 12:40 pm ET

CNN where are the tax returns, how long has it been since people have been asking to see this????????????
NONE IS REPORTING ON THIS

Kenneth   April 1st, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Hilarious primary! You have a racist and a liar who are splitting the party apart.

You could not pay for such amusement even if you tried to.

jill   April 1st, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Hope? Tell us your plan!

Paul   April 1st, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Am I missing something? Clinton supporters say Obama can't win against McCain… While Hillary is losing to Obama? Clinton supporters say Obama supporters are hateful and divisive… while being much more willing to abandon the party? Uh… okay.

dan   April 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

And in some good news, Rasmussen today reports that Clinton is LOSING support in Pennsylvania, and leads Obama by only 5% points, down from previous double digit leads.

The fat lady has begun to sing…

Jayson   April 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

At this point thinking that the Democratic convention won't be a knockdown drag out fight is just wishful thinking. This kind of fight is a good thing for the US since it highlights the fact of how truly hypocritical the Democratic party is when it comes to the issue of race.

Vet in S.A.   April 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Dems tearing dems apart, I luv it!

elmerg   April 1st, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I truly believe the only political statement Pelosi will not capitulate on is her blather about "impeachment is off the table".
Any other declaration on an issue on her part is malleable as play-dough.

Nicholas Hussein   April 1st, 2008 12:37 pm ET

All Hillary needs to do to win this election is start talking about the negatives of partisan politics. She can go after Obama for being too partisan, and pledge to run with a Republican running mate, offering voters "the best of both worlds."

A Clinton/Cheney ticket, for example, woudl win by a landslide…

jenni chang   April 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Thank you Pelosi! for a very fair statement. Clinton wants to play the game, fine. But she shouldn't rip apart the game board just because she is losing.

Benny   April 1st, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I like the fact she will not go down with out a fight.

Is this not what one would consider a good quality?

All of them lied one time or another so we need to cancel that one out

All of em have shady backgrounds to some degree.

Seems that BO is suggesting to quit is a sign of his weakness not hers.

Carl   April 1st, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I dont understand why people are asking the most experienced candidate to quit, typical null, narrow minded Obama supporters, not a clue about politics.

Rob L.   April 1st, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Hill's a self parody now.

JS   April 1st, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Hey CNN, Why do you only post the pro Obama messages????

Sumaya Conners. East Chatham, NY   April 1st, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Nancy Pelosi you became Speaker and did nothing that we Democrats asked in the 2006 elections. Bush and Cheney impeachment is off the table by your edict. Hillary Clinton should drop out. Who do you think you are anyway? Let the primaries run its course and you just do your job and stop all your orders that will lead nowhere. Nobody is listening to you, just go away. I hope you will loose your position in the next election. You do not deserve to be head of the democrats.

Ray   April 1st, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Obama should ignore Hillary and focus on campaigning against McGain, LET'S GET out the word on the issues that matter to the people AND STOP PLAYING HER GAME.

Jennifer   April 1st, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Nancy Pelosi is an idiot. Why doesn't she just come out and say she wants Sen. Obama as the nominee? She, Howard Dean and the media are slanting everything towards Obama , and slamming Hillary all the time….what about Obama's lies? Obama hid the pastor from the beginning of his campaign. Obama at first said he had never heard those things Rev. Wright said, then later had to admit that he had. What about lying to the people who believed in him and then quietly behind their backs said to the Canadians that he didn't really mean it? What about telling the anti-war people that he will pull out of Iraq when he knows full well he will not be able to. Howard Dean has destroyed the Democratic Party. Hillary may not be perfect, but all of the slander I read here is disgusting and not true – what a bunch of parrots – if a tabloid or Rush Limbaugh says she will do anything to become President, people believe it – just like everyone allowed themselves to get sidetracked with "gay marriage" when Bush ran for office – stop believing all the propaganda and slander. Obama is the one who suggested that Hillary step down now because he knows she will win big in Pennsylvania and PR, and millions voted for her in Florida (where he ran ads in violation of the agreement, I may add) and in Michigan. Howard Dean messed this whole situation up and he should GO!!

NoObama   April 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Why would Obama drop out? he not going to win in general election with
John McCain.

All we need is Hillary to be President.

Jerry   April 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

It's obvious whom Pelosi supports. Why don't she just come out and admit it, instead of dancing around the issue. The truth should set you free. But most politicians, like her, don't know what the truth sounds or looks like.

Zoe Owen   April 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Around seating Florida and Michigan …
Both candidates signed an agreement that they would abide by the DNP
ruling on this….Clinton is resurrecting this as a voter issue when its a Clinton backslide, because she knows she has failed to win this race
as she thought she would.

This is no "Rocky" story folks….this is a story about taking the whole ship down if you can't be the captain. I hope Dean holds his ground and doesn't let the Clintons continue to manipulate the voters.

Matt   April 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I see that Hillary compared herself to Rocky Balboa, saying that just like him in the movie, she isn't a quitter. Thats all fine and good, but doesn't she know that Rocky LOST?!?!

Billie   April 1st, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Why does noto Hillary just call it quits? Her campiagn is deliquent on paying bills, esepcailly to the small buisness person. How shameful! Her master plan was that the primary campiagn would not last this long. With such poor planning (along with some cloudy judgment), how can she be respected as a viable presidential candidate?

we wanh hillary, not mccain...screw him.   April 1st, 2008 12:27 pm ET

If America doesn't support Hillary now, then we will never forgive America. In fact, we may move to another country where Hillary would be appreciated. Don't let this happen: It's up to you America. Vote Hillary now. After all, all the other candidates suck (majorly).

Tex   April 1st, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I want Hillary to stay in and get beaten fair and square and by Obama who has taken the high road. That way there can never ever be any excuses given by Hillary, Bill or Chelsea. The Clintons are all losers!

pretzelONEgeorgebushZERO   April 1st, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Pelosi is an idiot, obviously. Just shut up and try to get something done for once. Impeaching Dubya & Cheney would be a nice start!!

Chris H   April 1st, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Get it over with already. In February I was all in to the process, excited about the two candidates, enjoying the democratic process. Now I don't even care. The Clinton tactics, the Wright speech, the double talk has made this season just like the rest, sickening to my stomach. Get it over with and let's move on.

Anyone but a Republican 08 " I can't afford a Republican economy"

Reality check #1   April 1st, 2008 12:26 pm ET

The Obama baggage is getting too heavy to carry for anyone. He is unelectable and the Democrats will come out in record numbers to vote Republican if he is the nominee, the big wigs are begining to see this. I, for one will surely drop the Democratic party if he is the nominee. At least with McCain we won't have to wonder what will surface next, and the welfare line will shorten. I blame the media for giving Obama a free ride when they knew so much about him to begin with and kept tight lipped about it until now They still have not informed the voters on all his acquantances and garbage. There is more to come, if I can find it, which I have, anyone can.

mark   April 1st, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Niether of these two can win. Obama's church lost middle of the road america and Hillary is never embraced at a level over 50 percent of all voters (not just democratic). It's time to look for a compromise candidate (al gore)

Cathy in FL   April 1st, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Tell Hillary… she didn't want our votes/delegates in FL when we voted earlier this year, so she can't have them now! Funny she only wants us now thats he needs us!

Bic from CT   April 1st, 2008 12:16 pm ET

The only way we would know who got the most votes is if they find a way to count the votes from Florida and Michigan. If they can do that then I would agree the person with the less amount of votes should take a walk. I can not see how you can leave out all those votes and tell the people from those states they don't count. I do not see how anyone would ever know what would of really happen if the vote are not counted. COUNT ALL VOTES FROM ALL STATES. This is America isn't it???????????????????????????

Bic from CT   April 1st, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Nancy does not want to go againest the way the states voted for Hillary or Obama. Everyone should of told Kennedy that before he was the first to jump ship on his state. After Rev. Wrights words of hate I do not see how anyone would vote for Obama. That only showed me how much of a lier he turned out to be. I don't think Nancy knows what she wants either. She is flip flopping now.

Matt   April 1st, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Zip it, Pelosi.

Moombay   April 1st, 2008 11:58 am ET

The voters, especially those of two very important states, Florida and Michigan, believe that their votes should count. They voted and should not be disenfranchised. And the popular vote count and the delegate vote count should be worked out "before going to the convention", so that all numbers can be counted in a way that's fair to all candidates. Anything less than a full accounting before the convention of these delegates and votes would not be considered legitimate. And if this is not done, unfortunately the Democratic Party may very well suffer in November.

Jim   April 1st, 2008 11:57 am ET

Thank God for Hillary, she is our only hope. Hillary, keep fighting we are with you all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama can't beat MCcain.

scbrown   April 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Now, I see why Nancy Pelosi is changing her mind about Obama.

The More Obama speaks the more he sound weird!!!

IN OBAMA OWNS WORDS:

" I DONT WANT MY DAUGHTERS TO BE PUNISHED BY A BABY"

THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE–

WHAT SWING/RED STATE DEMOCRAT WHO IS UP FOR REELECTION THIS YEAR WANT TO BE SEEN WITH OBAMA!

THIS AD WILL BE IN HIS/HER DISTRICT!

JAB   April 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Can somebody shut her up?

Ron   April 1st, 2008 11:36 am ET

Whomever the Democratic nominee turns out to be, that person will have the slimest of margins over the other person. In no way will either candidate be able to claim anything else. It is entirely possible that the candidates will go to the convention with one having more pledged delegates and the other having more of the popular vote. Regardless, the superdelegates are going to chose the Democratic nominee. Therefore, I hope the superdelegates honor the popular vote of their respective states and support the candidate that won in their state. Anything less would be ignoring the will of the people they are supposed to represent.

annie   April 1st, 2008 11:36 am ET

No more liars for president!! Hillary, go make up more lies about your experience. It's amazing to me that you've gotten as far as you have.
-Bosnia lies
-Dirty campaign
-Win at all costs
-Disaster of a husband
-Crying to get votes
-Ummm…tax returns please?

You are behind all your own problems, Are you pathological? Compared to a big mouth minister your problems are actually just you, not someone else. Rev, Wright wasn't speaking for anyone but himself and last time I checked he wasn't running for president. You scare me Hillary.

jyh1920   April 1st, 2008 11:35 am ET

"Hillarity" still can't win with Florida and Michigan.
She and her flandering husband are a joke.

Joan   April 1st, 2008 11:35 am ET

Well, good for you. You are going to let the people vote to elect a president. What a novel idea! It is quite extraordinary.

A. Boston, MA   April 1st, 2008 11:35 am ET

If there was any honor in the Clinton's supposed legacy it has been completely obliterated. Hillary Clinton is a liar and out of selfishness has no respect for the democratic process. She wouldn't get my vote in a million years…

Obama 08

Kentucky   April 1st, 2008 11:35 am ET

Obama has a sense of ENTITLEMENT. Does anyone know why?

If I was Obama I would not want Michigan and Florida to vote either!

Maybe Obama should drop out of the race when Clinton has the popular vote after ALL the votes are counted. I too if I was Obama would want to narrow the race and not include all the states. He has alot to fear if Clinton wins the poplar vote and he is chosen because he won a bunch of caucus states that NEVER vote democratic. He knows he will lose in the fall.
Neither Obama or Clinton will win the delegate amount needed to win the nomination. Pelosi and others need to shut up and be leaders. I am glad I wont have to sit here and expect that to happen cause it wont. We believe in people and elections in Kentucky, not party bosses. Would be refreshing of Obama did too.

After further review,Texas   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

Whats really fun, is watching the Republicans and Rush supporters try every dirty trick in the book before the Titanic slips in to the sea.

Cee   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

I would like to see the Clinton's tax information before I vote as well to get a sense of what their investments were and I'd like to know more about this mysterious $12 million that they keep bringing up in the news. I want to be as fully informed as possible before selecting a candidate.

Haley   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

I love Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton, and I do agree with Nancy Pelosi on the fact that this race should go on, Barack Obama may be in the lead now, but after 22 April and the contests in May, Hillary will be, so we do have need to just relax about this whole thing and realize that if this does go to superdelegates that she will win anyway, so Obama supporters quit saying that he can win this nomination.

david   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

i dont get you people!if you want higher taxes,etc go ahead and vote for slick hilly or osama hussein obama.you people are either stupid or you just dont get it.

McCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCain for pres you dummys.

Disenfranchised in Texas   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

If your change the rules and let Florida and Michigan get their way AFTER the fact …are you not disenfranchising the rest of the nation who stuck to the rules established by the DNC?

Society has rules of conduct, we have constitutional laws, federal and state governments as well as municipalities have rules of governing, businesses have corporate by-laws and rules on ethics and answer to the SEC, and ABOVE ALL in a democracy ELECTION RULES need to be adhered to.

I don't care what Hillary says about why she wants Florida and MIchigan to count…we all know why she wants them to count. The rest of us DO NOT want you to give in to their whinning AFTER THE FACT.

RW   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

The Best Candidate is Hillary and she should stay till the end. I can't believe what's been going on with certain people wanting her to quit and It's not fair to her. Hillary is no quitter and I can't wait for her to be the next President. Keep Going Hillary there is no stopping now!

GBB   April 1st, 2008 11:34 am ET

Hillarly shows depth of loyalty and love and sacrifice to this country. She was an outstanding first lady. I remember everyone always saying, "you know it's Hillary running the White House", McCain has shown honor, dedication and sacrifice to this country. Please tell me what Obama has to offer, what sacrifices has he made to deserve the honor of this seat, I'm still waiting to see it. Something about him rubs me the wrong way. Can't trust that he won't compromise this country given his alliances. I have eternal faith that Hillary or McCain wouldn't hurt or compromise our country, Can't vote for him, I wouldn't do that to the rest of my fellow Americans.
Hillary 1st / McCain if I must

Jen   April 1st, 2008 11:33 am ET

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

GP HILLARY

WHO IS PELOSI? GO AND SIT DOWN PEOLSI, OBAMA.

HILLARY IS OUR CANDIDATE

scott   April 1st, 2008 11:33 am ET

Obama kool-aide drinkers are fools! Wake up people, and get a clue! The Cat-in-the-Hat is not for real and his entire campaign platform is deceitful and divisive.

Ron   April 1st, 2008 11:33 am ET

Whom ever is the Democratic nominee turns out to be, that person will have the slimest of margins over the other person. In no way will either candidate be able to claim anything else. It is entirely possible that the candidates will go to the convention with one having more pledged delegates and the other having more of the popular vote. Regardless, the superdelegates are going to chose the Democratic nominee. Therefore, I hope the superdelegates honor the popular vote of their respective states and support the candidate that won in their state. Anything less would be ignoting the will of the people they are supposed to represent.

Tesa P   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

I say kick the Clintons off the Island…..

California Voter   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

What's wrong with having two candidates running for President? Why are Pelosi and some other democrats trying to disenfranchise not only the voters in Michigan and Florida, but also the remaining states? I think all the voters should be heard. If Clinton's campaign had folded up as some suggested before Texas, voters in the democratic party would have been left with no choice, there are many in fact who have already voted who may not have wanted to vote for a candidate who shows his lack of judgment by belonging to a racist church for 20 years. Obama won dirty in his previous contests and wants to win the same way with this one. This is far too important a position to have someone running who has not been fully vetted. Thanks, to CNN and other news media, facts about Obama have taken a very long time getting out to the public.

Where is Michelle Obama?

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

I agree with Nacy Pelosi that the "…election has to run its course…" and that "…it is important for us to get behind one candidate a long time before we go to the Democratic convention if we expect to win in November."

I also want to applaud her for her handling of the recent letter from powerful Clinton fundraisers criticizing her stance. She couldn't of said it any better than me when she flatly stated "it wasn't important to me." What were they thinking when they signed and sent that letter….or were they thinking at all?

Guido in New Jersey   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

You're right. Pelosi is just another flip-flop politician. It was very evident that she is an Obama supporter, however, perhaps she changed her mind after Obama's mentor made the anti-Italian comments last week. After all, she is an Italian-American just as I am. SHAME ON YOU, PELOSI. Where are all my fellow Italian-Americans? If the shoe were on the other foot, there would be hell to pay in the media!!!!!
How can Americans be so naive about Obama and his campaign?

Keep going Hillary!!!!……YOU WILL DO IT.

norb   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

Pelosi and congress have a lower voter approval rating than George W. What does that tell ya? All talk, no action?

jwilliams   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

right on JCL Kentucky!!!!!! I agree I am from Kentucky and I love being able to Vote it is my right and I sure am going to do it!!!!!

Brian   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

Screw Hillary… someone needs to as we all know Bill is not…

McCain '08

Tim in Canada   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

Looks like a civil war to me.

HEIDI   April 1st, 2008 11:31 am ET

AND THE FRONTRUNNER WILL BE "BARACK OBAMA"

BUT WE CALL KNOW THE CLINTONS WILL JUST PULL ANOTHER TRICK OUT OF THEIR BAG….

WHAT IS LEFT IS A TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL…SOME ILLNESS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO GET SYMPATHY VOTES FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

**SIDE NOTE** CHELSEA GO BACK TO WORK FOR THE HEDGE FUND YOU TOOK A LEAVE FROM. YOUR NOT HELPING IF YOU CHOOSE TO BE SELECTIVE IN THE QUESTIONS YOUR ANSWERING

Otto F   April 1st, 2008 11:31 am ET

Look at that photo. Even after all those botox treatments you can still see that she hates Hillary. Always has.

Voter from Delaware   April 1st, 2008 11:31 am ET

Applications are now being accepted by Bill for White House internships.

CHERYL   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

OBAMA IS UNPATRIOTIC!

HOW CAN HE BE ALLOWED TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT??

REAL AMERICANS DO NOT TAKE AWAY OTHERS RIGHT TO VOTE!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

Mikey, Scottsdale AZ   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

Can somebody ..ANYBODY …please tell me what the exact verbage was that the Democratic candidates all signed regarding MI & FL.

How can Billary say she wants all votes to count NOW when apparently they were not important to her eight months ago ?????????

scott   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

If we knew then what we know now about Obama, I guarantee Dems would not be having these discussions. We would have our nominee, and Obama would have returned to his Rezco-paid mansion.

Roxanne   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

If neither of them could get to 2024, which is required to clinch the nomination, who died and left Pelosi the god to tell Superdelgates what they should consider in the plan B, which is what all the superdelgates will have to consider.

It is simple, plan B should be the one with the popular votes, because most Democrats will have voted for that person to become their nominee.

Some SD's may even want to consider the one most electable, most veted and maybe, just maybe, the one who is not left vulnerable to the barrage of attack from the right about the Wright.

Nansi has already led us down a hole in the House with a 12-23% approval ratings. She should just shut up and stay neutral, although it is obvious now that she's on Obama's side. Why else would she be insisting that we could his less than 2024 pledged delegates?

Don't Give up!   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

Why is Hillary damaging the party? Why? Is it because she’s not surrendering to “everyone’s” pressure? To me that is good leadership quality. She’s not a wimp and we all know we don’t need a wimp in the WH. She has every right to stay in the race, and every one’s voice should be heard. Rather you like it or not! This will turn into another Bush/Gore election. When are you all going to call in the Supreme Court? You people just want to get your candidate in and get Hillary out of the way. That’s all. And, you call yourselves Americans? You are noting but selfish Americans. It’s about you and the heck with everyone else.

Joanne   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

Obviously, the superdelegates will decide this race. Our votes don't seem to matter. With these delegates in place, our voices have been effectively silenced. It seems like a big scam and "they" are hell-bent on shoving Obama down out throats. We should be looking more closely at all politicians and the way they set this up, as opposed to bashing all the candidates.

Grif   April 1st, 2008 11:30 am ET

Look beyond the Clouds….. I think that was a Movie….
Deep Throat………. Give her a Medal…..
"I Am Not A Crook" Go Hillary………..Win…

Vivian   April 1st, 2008 11:29 am ET

Clinton cares less about people. She never did and Bill never did! She is not fighting for our voices, she is fighting to win and will not stop at anything. She is behaving like an animal. She is a pathalogical liar, she is accusing Obama of not wanting NC to vote, while he campaigns there and says in his speeches that she has the right to run as long as she wants. I think he has shown me that he is the kind of politician I want in the white house and someone needs to stop Hillary clinton from lying as we are all dumb and stupid. People can read, hear and understand Hillary. Do you really think that if you plant a buzz you will win? that is so stupid! you are stupid enough to think that the american people are stupid, we're not! not all of us, just people who are voting for you after they see you in a lie and another and another etc… go away, but not until everyone has voted please. We are happy to see Obama continue to carry his message in more states, which means we'll be well aquainted with him by the time the general elections come. But right after the primaries are over, I'd love to see you take a long, long, long vacation in another country somewhere. Please be sure that there are no snipers, maybe you won't be so lucky this time!

Dee   April 1st, 2008 11:29 am ET

If this situation was reversed, Obama would probably step down. Hillary is 'RED' in 'BLUE' clothing. She has consistently supported the party that completely bashed her husband. The same group that wanted to impeach her husband!

The more she continues to bash Obama with ridiculous garbage, the more republican she looks. (I need garlic and a crucifix after typing 'republican' twice). YUCK!

NO MORE CLINTONS – NO MORE BUSHES!!

Obama!

Brandon   April 1st, 2008 11:29 am ET

Well said.

CHERYL   April 1st, 2008 11:29 am ET

OBAMA IS A WIMP!

HE ACTS A GOOD GAME LIKE HE IS ALL MR. NICE GUY!!!!!!!!

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS HE IS A MANIACAL POWER HUNGRY MAN!

WHO USES OPRAH'S MONEY TO GET WHAT HE WANTS!!!!

I DO NOT THINK THAT HIS SUPPORTERS CARE ABOUT WHO THE NEXT PRESIDENT IS!

ALL THEY WANT IS A BLACK MAN! OR THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WOMEN!!!!!!!!

IF OBAMA REALLY CARED ABOUT OUR COUNTRY HE WOULD STEP DOWN!!!!!

HE IS NOT ELECTABLE!!!!!!!!!1

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

andrew s. rostolder hillsdale nj   April 1st, 2008 11:29 am ET

if you let her hillary will bring the party down. hill &bill are way more important to them selves, then the american people. shades of dick cheney

looneyl   April 1st, 2008 11:28 am ET

Guys, be on the alert!

Sen. Clinton is only staying in the race because someone is doing some dirty work in the background.

Mark my words, the Clinton campaign is cooking up some alligator stew!!!!!!!!!

Herman LA, CA   April 1st, 2008 11:28 am ET

Hillary I am really getting tire of you accusing the Obama campaign of suppressing vote. CNN why don't you set the record straight you can do it but you won't you have Senator Clinton on record saying that MI & FL voters should not count. Why don't you run the clip, you only showed this once? CNN you could do a better job of setting the record straight but you want this thing to keep on going. Obama is not on record saying what Senator Canton said about MI & FL voters.

CNN why don't you request that Senator Clinton & John McCain release their tax records and Earmarks. Why CNN? Why? This is not fair that Senator Obama was forces to post his taxes and Earmarks but they have yet to release theirs.

What are they hiding CNN? YOU KNOW IF CLINTONS & MCCAIN RELEASE THEIR TAXES THIS THING WOULD BE ALL OVER.

I AM SCREAMING MAD!!!

AND I HOPE YOU POST THIS…

Why Democrats Lose   April 1st, 2008 11:28 am ET

This is why Democrats lose. They lack the willingness to fight when they have to do so. That's what makes Hillary the best candidate to take on the Republicans! She is a fighter. The Democratic Convention rules were written for this very reason and if Hillary feels that taking this fight to the floor of the convention, then she needs to do just that. The party will be better for it. It will be stronger because of it. Obama's willingness, along with his supporters, to suppress the will of the voters in Florida and Michigan, and to deny those who have yet to cast their vote, will do more to harm the Democrats than a floor fight at the convention. It's about time the Democrats grow a pair and begin fighting for what they believe in instead of rolling over.

Louis   April 1st, 2008 11:27 am ET

This is a close election, let everybody vote and count ALL THE VOTES or Come November all you Obama supporters with all your hate for Hillary and all the words that spill over this site and other will come back to hunt your candidate. All the call not to count the votes will give you a illegitimate candidate with a split party.

All your comments are so hateful and vial that I will vote republican for the first time in my life if Obama is the candidate. Just like the man in the Whitehouse self called “the uniter” is nothing compared to your man.
STOP CALLING HILLARY TO DROP OUT!!!

Michael   April 1st, 2008 11:27 am ET

Hillary has a right to go to the convention just like Ronald Reagan did in 1976. Nobody's going to roll over for Obama. If not Hillary should run as a third party candidate. take that Pelosi!

Diane   April 1st, 2008 11:27 am ET

Why don't they change elections to all Primaries and every state vote on Super Tuesday.

I think Obama is power hungry. He is a rookie and needs more experience. I think Pelosi's power has gone to her head.

Sean   April 1st, 2008 11:27 am ET

Clinton is tearing the party apart all for greed.

While I support Obama, I do like Clinton. But she's clearly dividing this party and it won't help in the November election.

Drew   April 1st, 2008 11:26 am ET

Monica-
The problem is she wont even release her returns for 2000-2006. And her 2007 returns are completed, they are just being filtered and censored like her First Lady Schedule was. They are hiding something, and you stupid women that HAVE to have a female president even though she is a proven liar make me sick. Go shove a tampon up your butt.

MannyG   April 1st, 2008 11:26 am ET

B.H.OBAMA is no better than a snake oil salesman. The only thing he is good at is being a master of deception. He's got nothing to offer as president.

Stay in there Hillary!

bob   April 1st, 2008 11:26 am ET

floridian democrat for mccain..if hillary is not nominee

obama is not man enough to allow the revotes in fl. and michigan

floridia democrats for mccain and growing

Bob   April 1st, 2008 11:26 am ET

Hillary seems to think she is entitled to the election. Maybe she doesnt understand is that she isnt Queen Hillary. Hillary represents the same politics as the last 40 years just with a different coat.

Veteran in Kansas   April 1st, 2008 11:25 am ET

Veterans love Obama

ANYONE WHO SAYS THEY RATHER VOTE FOR MC CAIN THAN OBAMA, HAS NO BUSINESS VOTING.

Really, Obama has shown me nothing, other than he is a good actor, that needs to be shown a script on respect for the flag.

Veterans for Clinton, if not then McCain and and your statement above is one of the very reasons I can not and will not support Obama.

white old lady   April 1st, 2008 11:25 am ET

THE CLINTONS ARE GOING TO RELOAD THE SLIME MACHINE &

HOPE FOR A DIRECT HIT, SO SHE CAN GIVE ENOUGH REASON TO

SOME OF THEIR GUTTER CRONIES TO GIVE HER THOSE

SUPERDELEGATE VOTES. WON'T WORK. THOSE GUYS WILL BE

VOTED OUT OF OFFICE. THERE IS NO HONEST REASON TO VOTE

FOR CLINTON OTHER THAN GENDER, RACE AND NASTY.

Tony Z- MD   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

The lose of a legacy. The Clinton Dynasty no more just pay the people what you owe them.

Rick   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

All Nancy has to do is look at the current numbers and what has to happen to change the current situation. Barring Barack doing a public naked jig on Nancy's desk, Obama's lead in pleadged delegates will not change. So just how does Nancy think it will all come together? Does anyone really believe Hillary will gracefully withdraw in early June? Face it, the whole process was set up by the party insiders to annoint Hillary before any serious challenge could be mounted. But something happened along the way and Hillary et al are offended at even the possibility of being denied what they thought was rightfully their's. They won't let go. She (and he) will be more willing to hand the Presidency to McCain with the hope of doing this in 4 eyars rather than being shut out for 8.

Eunice, Maryland   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

Nancy Pelosi and all those calling for Clinton to quit her campaign are so wrong. She is a disappointment to so many people in America and this could hurt her in the next election. They want to bambuzzle the nomination for Obama without allowing due process to run it's course. That is fraud and dirty politics. By them constantly calling on Hillary to quit publicly on the media is having the desired effect because they are indirectly telling the Superdelegates that Obama already has the nomination and that they should vote along that line. Also, my question is if John McCain leads Obama in the General election by 1% before about 8 or 10 states votes are counted, will they ask Obama to concede the election to John McCain because McCain is leading already by 1%? Why do that to Hillary if the answer is NO?

Or in another scenerio, if Clinton is leading Obama with 1% and without the votes of as many as 8 or 10 states including Florida and Michigan, will they be asking Obama to withdraw his candidacy? This is dirty politics that the Obama supporters are playing and it will definitely backfire on them. The Superdelegates are smarter than that. This is a typical case of manipulation and intimidation. If it was the Clinton campaign playing this kind of politics, then Obama camp will be crying fraud and that it is because he is Black. But now look at how Hillary is being treated and she has continued to keep her head cool and just going about campaigning without paying any attention to her detractors. I can't believe that this is happening in America. I thought that it is only in third world countries that one see this kind of corruption.

Pelosi has lost her respect credibility as far as her role in this election is concerned. I still believe that Hillary can still win this election and they know that too. That is why they don't want Florida and Michigan to vote and for the Superdelegates not to vote.

This is a shame.

CHERYL   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

THE FACTS DO NOT CHANGE…………

OBAMA LIED AND DISENFRANCHISED TENS OF MILLIONS OF VOTERS OF THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE!!!!!

THE WRIGHT SCANDAL AND THE LAND DEALS WITH REZKO!

AND THAT IS NOT THE END! THERE IS MORE COMING!!!!!!!

SENATOR CLINTON GETS UP EVERY DAY AND KEEPS FIGHTING AFTER ALL THE AWFUL ATTACKS!

THIS WOMAN HAS GUTS AND THAT IS WHAT WE NEED IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON ===== REAL CHANGE!!!!!!!!

Kat   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

I agree with Ms Pelosi's take on all of this; but I have to wonder why the media and others continue to accuse both candidates of attack-mode politics. The Clintons injected race and religion into the mix, trying to throw Obama off his message of unity, hope and change, a campaign of positives, knowing that when he defends himself, the media and others will accuse him of the same gutter politics the Clintons have mastered so well.
I find it hard to believe that the Clintons care for anything more than themselves and the big win. I think they are afraid that releasing their tax returns will expose just how 'down-to-earth' and understanding of the common folks they really are. Not.
I look at Obama as hope for the future. My children and grandchildren deserve better than the usual divisive politics and self-serving that we've seen these last few years. Those who think only of their own predicament and cannot or will not see the larger picture, are sentencing us all to more of the same. This country is in a world of hurt and only an attitude adjustment, on a large scale, will take the pain away.

kentucky   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

Nancy, you don't have to soften your remarks because of the Clinton cronies. You were absolutely right the first time. Clinton baggage, exaggerations {sniper fire} and the "big one" NAFTA, have all been the demise of Hillary Clinton. If Hillary could somehow reverse NAFTA, and call it ATFAN {NAFTA in reverse} it could help her. It would stand for{Americans Treated Fairly After November} This of course would not be possible after she repays the favors she owes the lobbyist and foreign interest.

La Raza   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

I am an Obama supporter, but I must say that if Pelosi was running I would vote for her in a heartbeat. I think the country is ready for a woman president, just not Hillary. Think about it …. if she wasn't a "Clinton" would we even be talking about her? Hmmmmm…

Drew   April 1st, 2008 11:24 am ET

Sylvia-
How can you say Obama has others do his dirty work when your candidate has their entire family campaigning for them? Richardson came out and said a big reason why he loves Obama is simply because HE called him himself. Hillary NEVER called him, it was always a different person each time. You Clintonites need to stop calling Obama supporters dillusional when it is YOU who are too blind and ignorant that your candidate is a dirty, devisive, LIAR.

Obama/Richardson '08

Hillary is DIRTY   April 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

What she is doing though is sadistically brilliant. She knows John McCain will only be a 1 term president. She is trying to trash Obama so much so she can get the nod in 2012. What a piece of trash. Doesn't even care about the DEM party.

Flat-earther, Georgia   April 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

I agree with Madame Speaker. Let our system work. Let each State have its election. It may go to convention. If so, that is what conventions are for.

Concerned Voter   April 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

This does need to run its course and Pelosi has come to her senses. This primary has not ended because there are a huge number of Clinto supporters still out there and voting. It is clear that Obama has failed miserably in uniting the Democratic party. Perhaps this is finally coming to light. Obama fanatics will not go far.

Freida NYC   April 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

One more comment,

I am amazed at the media pro Obama bias. You people (the media) have made it very clear that you are electing the least qualified candidate (Obama) for the American people. I am asking all the corrupted media to stop their choosing our president. This country is facing major terrorist threats from Osama Bin Laden, and Al Queda, and you guys are pushing for Obama!!??? Unbelievable! He is just another one of them.

AMERICA PLEASE WAKE UP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. IF YOU WANT A SAFER AMERICA…THEN SAY NO TO OBAMA AND HIS CLAN.

RFB   April 1st, 2008 11:23 am ET

Nice picture by the way. Did she get out of bed to have it taken. What is she talking "we have to get behind one candidate long before the convention," she is obviously already behind obama. One more reason for me not to vote for him.

heather in nc   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

EVERYONE GET OVER IT !!!!!!

One says if Hillary wins she is "stealing" the nomination from BO — Another says if Obama wins then I will vote for McCain.

What gives here?????

Would anyone out there say at the end of a basketball game the score in so bad we should just stop the game now. NO!!

Does anyone think Pelosi is running for VP with Obama – she surely wants it!!!

Sharon Minnesota   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

It finally dawned on me why Obama is the Media and DNC favorite. I've been trying to understand what it is that he's got that makes him a media and DNC favorite. Well here it is:

I believe that the power hungry democrats on the committee would like a candidate (Obama) that they can push around and influence to achieve their own individual agenda's. They have their man with Obama. The media also likes the ability to push around the president of the United States, so he's just the ticket for them too.

Hillary is not someone to push around, she is a mature, strong and grounded individual who will LEAD us into a better America. The president needs to LEAD not follow. Obama is a follower. He has picked up Hillary's ideas for himself on every issue. Get a clue people, he's just a puppet of the media/DNC.

Sorry, Nancy it's going to be either Hillary or McCain. We're on to your antics.

Adam   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

Obama is going to destroy our party!

DemsV   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

The question is. Do people really support Obama or they hate the Clintons so much that vote for Obama?

Obama doesn't have anything good to offer to the people except words and lies (NAFTA, Church ect.). he is a racist.

I'm another typical white person that will not vote for him like many many others.

Nick   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

Speaker should stay away instead of taking Obama side. I am Democrate and if the leadership of Democratic party is going to decide instead of voters I will vote Repuplican

scott   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

As if Pelosi is above any fray. Her lack of strong leadership has left this country in a quagmire of mess with divisions galore. More news is breaking in the days ahead about the Obama campaign. Stayed tuned, and watch this phony's momentum and approval ratings plummet faster than the dollar is declining in world markets and quicker than oil and gas prices are rising daily.

jj   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

To Veterans Love Omama, I DO NOT WANT SOMEONE IN THE WHITEHOUSE WHO HAS AN AGENDA THAT DOESN'T INCLUDE ALL AMERICANS REGARDLESS OF RACE. The race issue is very big for Obama, we don't have that luxury right now, our country is in deep deep trouble and we need someone who can get us out of it, not someone who is driving the party apart by putting racism first. I want experience, if I have to vote McCain to get it, I will.

Wake up   April 1st, 2008 11:21 am ET

Does Dem. want to win Nov. election? Historically, whoever win Ohio win the election.

Think who is electable and who has won all the delegates rich state. Emotion does work in general election. Don't be fooled.

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   April 1st, 2008 11:21 am ET

People Raise your hand if you have unjustly accused Polisi of
being a bad rep. I think she is one of the most honest people
in the Senate. She cares about the voters. Really cares. You
people take the good people and trample all over them and
you take people like Bill and Hillary and reward them. Not this
time!!!!!!!!!

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

James Nelson   April 1st, 2008 11:21 am ET

If Hillary were truly "in it to win it" she'd need to quit now, as any mathematical possibility of her in fact "winning it" has disappeared.

Marine   April 1st, 2008 11:20 am ET

Wow, what a bunch of rhetoric above. I especially like the one "Veterans Love Obama". Well I am a veteran and know of many other veterans who do not "Love Obama". Anyone who does not stand tall and put their hand over their heart when the National Anthem is played does not deserve the support of any veteran or from any American.

Semper Fi' and OOHRAH

Hanging Chad   April 1st, 2008 11:20 am ET

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Nancy, please don't have your picture taken outside again.

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Mattbama   April 1st, 2008 11:20 am ET

Translation for Hillary Clinton: The candidate will be chosen without bending or breaking rules despite one's change of heart over the validity or the rules and the cries of disenfranchisement that this individual annoyingly insists on doing whenever she's in front of a camera. We'll finish the elections (if you squeak by here and there), But we aren't taking a death march to Denver over twisted logic and desperation. God Bless you, Nancy Pelosi, for providing some Senior Democratic leadership and also the voice of reason. And not taking any "you know what" from Clinton Fatcats.

AJizzle   April 1st, 2008 11:20 am ET

I find it funny that people call Barack an "anti-American" when he's running for president of this country and always talking about how great this country is and how we can make it better. I'm trying to think if ANY OTHER candidate in the past 100 years has been so often characterized as an anti-American…no? What is different about Barack than every other liberal candidate before him didn't? Hmmm..I'ma sit on that one. And I'll let go of any anti-Barack comments since this isn't what the story was about. I think it's fair for Clinton to continue, since Barack's lead isn't completely insurmountable…another Wright moment that the media gets frenzied over [whoever said he wasn't grilled on this is too pro-Clinton to think straight] might just give her the edge that she needs to overcome his lead. There's a slight possibility. But I think she's basing most of her hope on the fact that superdelegates might re-vote for the people, and that is plain selfish. To be more concerned about you winning than about the people's votes meaning something in the election is not exactly the most honorable thing…but she wants to win, so let her keep going

florida   April 1st, 2008 11:20 am ET

if obama is the nominee i will vote for mccain.

obama is way to liberal. we need a moderate!

David   April 1st, 2008 11:19 am ET

looks doubtful for Hillary anyway. Obama will pile up enough delegates in the remaining contests and if they work out a plan for FL & MI it will not take away his lead. the only way for Hillary is to steal this thing with some of that good 'ol Clinton chicanery with the superdelegates.

Tim   April 1st, 2008 11:19 am ET

What Pelosi really means is, "Obama is the front runner, Hillary please drop out now because you have no shot at getting more pledged delegates."

Madison , PA   April 1st, 2008 11:19 am ET

ROB you are wrong… Hillary does not have any experience. ..!!! she made up her Resume… She is a liar…. Watch the news… She has experience living in the White house… NO JOB EXPERIENCE ; She is a LIAR…

Nalini   April 1st, 2008 11:19 am ET

hillary is not abinding by the rules of the DNC. I am sure if she was up in everything she would not care about Michigan and florida and these states need to understand that. Obama is ahead in everything, why should he agree to a recount when that would jeopardize his presidency, he has to lookout for himself too and he did abide by the rules. Come on, Mrs. Clinton, step aside.

Obama for 2008, may she should try to rerun in 4 years if she is not VP

Barack the vote INDY   April 1st, 2008 11:18 am ET

Pennsylvania please help us stop this non-sense. Vote Obama! He is the only candidate capable of brining people together. You Clinton supporters who would rather vote for McCain make me want to throw up. Quit whining just because your candidate isn't going to win. As much as I don't want too I would back Hillary if she got the nod, but mathematically that just doesn't seem possible.

Mary Sue   April 1st, 2008 11:18 am ET

Hillary should stay in the race. There are only 10 states/territories left–we can all be patient a little while longer.

I agree with Pelosi that after the remaining primaries, the superdelegates should QUICKLY come together around one candidate. They should NOT bow to the Clinton machine and take this all the way to the convention–that would be a burden to the Democratic nominee, who will need time to regroup to fight old man McCain.

I am so ready for this process to be over though. It has gone on too long.

Mike   April 1st, 2008 11:18 am ET

The experts already agree that even if Hillary wins every single remaining state by a large margin she still cannot win the nomination. The only thing she would have going for her, if that happens, is momentum.
I sense the Clinton machine is calling in some owed favors. Some that were probably earned during Slick Willies presidency. You think he pardoned all those rich criminals because they earned it. Get real. He was buying chips in the big game. He knew his criminal wife would be running for president this year and knew he would need the favors.
Bill probably knows a ton of secrets about many superdelegates. They don't want their skeletons brought out of the closet, trust me.
Something stinks here and it's not the stench of Democratic party's mascot. It's the usual stink of the Clinton family.
P.S. If you don't want your daughter answering EVERY question asked then pull her off the campaign trail. She no longer is your daughter but a spokesperson for the campaign and she should grow up and learn that the questions are not posed to her because she is their daughter but because she is a representative of the campaign. If she can't take the heat then stay home where you belong.

R for O   April 1st, 2008 11:17 am ET

Replubicans for Obama!

McCain = More War!

Janel, St. Paul, MN   April 1st, 2008 11:17 am ET

It appears that Ms. Pelosi is backing down somewhat, but not all. I wonder if the Clinton machine is after her!

This is getting ridiculous.

Susan for Clinton   April 1st, 2008 11:17 am ET

Vote Of Clinton. Do not be afraid to vote for a woman president. We have women lawyers, doctors, and the majority of our techers are women…. who teach our children. And mothers, who play a very important role in children's lives. Obama seems to be 'too star struck' and instead of talking politics, he talks negative about Clinton. Our family is now for Clinton.

cj-delhi ny   April 1st, 2008 11:16 am ET

Good idea Pelosi, (Barack), get behind someone, (Barack),. Maybe you should lead the other superdelagates, (Barack), and pick someone now,( Barack). I don't care who they pick, ( Barack), but at least pick someone before the convention, (Barack)

Alonzo Demetrius   April 1st, 2008 11:16 am ET

Who cares what Pelosi thinks! She is so full of hatred for one-half this country that she can't make a comment that doesn't show her hatred. She and Reid are big problems for the Democrats. Why don't the Dems remove them from their power positions?

Slick Willie's Daddy   April 1st, 2008 11:16 am ET

I agree, we should have a true front-runner by the time all remaining primaries are finished and to him/her should the spoils of victory go…the second place contender should accept the results and get behind the victor. It would be prudent for the super delegates to support the will of the people and also support the front-runner…by not doing so would be the biggest mistake those leaders could possibly make.

Ralph   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

All intelligent voters are for Clinton, and not the freak.

Alice   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Oh, finally, Pelosi said something that makes sense. Guess there's a first time for everything :)

Then she had to go and spoil it by saying it's OK to break the superdelegate rule (because that would favor Obama) but not OK for Florida politicians to break the primary date rule (because that does not favor Obama). LOL! Guess she must tell her kids that it's only OK to break rules if it's for their own benefit, and rules are "not important" to her unless they benefit her buddy Obama.

Got news for you Nancy – 10% of the Democratic party votes in Florida, and we're very annoyed with your and Howard Dean's selective rule-breaking.

jj   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Its either Hillary or McCain!

Veterans love Obama   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Obama/Pelosi? Very interesting.

jj   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Gail, if the Obama supporters hadn't pressured the blacks to vote your race, then it would have been a fair campaign. Obama put the race card out there, or his supporters did, they pushed to support him for the first black president, not even thinking about what he stands for or what he knows, or that he sat & listened to racism & hate filled preaching for 20 years, about his underhanded deals and his using people to get ahead, all they saw & pushed was that he was black and a good talker. All of his ideas are copies of Clintons, if you go back to the first debates, he didn't have a clue, he always agreed with her and then he would start spouting them as his own ideas. I want experience in our leadership, not an unknown who has shown a preference for a certain race and not equal to ALL races.

Mister Will   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Good advice, Hillary should drop out long before the convention, a floor fight would be a disaster

Sasha   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Shirley,

I can see you are very educated and realistic………………McCain is a war monger! We will be in Iraq and at some point Iran for decades to come……………………..

John   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

First, she should help to let FL and MI votes count. She has the influence to do so. If not, just plainly tell FL and ML don't join Nov. gereneral election, because they are not welcomed and their votes does not mean anything.

Second, she should tell Governer Richardson to vote according to his state's will as a super delegate. So does herself. Clinton has won both state.

Third, we all aready see who can win the big state. If she wants Dem. to lose in Nov., countiune to do what she is doing now.

Freida NYC   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

Good grief!

Finally this woman is coming to her senses!

Hillary or McCain, but no Obama under any circumstances. He is not a true American, and will destroy this country. Please dems vote for Hillary!

Dyinglikeflies, NYC   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

When will this hypocritical shrew Pelosi stop trying to force the process to shut down? I'll bet if her preferred candidate were behind by a nose, with a chance to win, she'd be screaming to let the process continue. It's hard to have confidence in a party which would choose Pelosi as Speaker of the House.

pgg   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

The party is not destroyed at all. And it won't be. There is simply a neck in neck race for the Democratic nomination. Just because the media and the opposition tell you the party is in trouble, does not make it so. Just remember the last second Giant's at Superbowl. No, not the same; but this is a campaign, and both candidates have a right to go as far as they can to win, especially in that Obama will not make it to 2,025 anyway. This is not like Huckabee and McCain, which was such a black and white; they are neck in neck, like any other contest, be it sports or politics or the spelling bee.

ACTION   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

Why CNN cut her words of" the superdelegates should vote depends on their judgement"?

Just Google it, you will be able to read the whole conversation.

This is a mistake or an intention?

Please do not delete my post.

RealityKing   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

Nancy is all talk and no action..

RFP   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

It isn't over until the last out…

Glenn, Cary, NC   April 1st, 2008 11:13 am ET

Obama bowled a 37. A 37!!!

I think it's clear who should drop out of the race.

BobW   April 1st, 2008 11:13 am ET

I haven't heard the media talk about a single issue that the candidates are standing for. Hillary gave a big economic speech about a week ago on what she would do for the economy, but the media is only covering little squabbles and blowing them out of proportion. There will not be a clear winner before the convention. The convention will decide on a third candidate – my guess is that it will be John Edwards.

Pete, San Francisco, CA   April 1st, 2008 11:13 am ET

Nancy is doing a wonderful job of remaining neutral and focused on moving the democratic nomination process forward in a positive way.

Helen   April 1st, 2008 11:12 am ET

Nancy Pelosi finally speaks like a house speaker.

Love the joint ticket, TX   April 1st, 2008 11:12 am ET

Ridiculous for Pelosi to say anything. On C-span the other day, she interjected in the middle of a policy speech a meandering story about having grandchildren etc…. She has been the poster child for polarizing congress and resulting inaction.
I was shocked yesterday to see in number of senators in favor of Obama-Hillary the number is 13-11. Based on the news, I was thinking it must be 13-2 against Hillary. Obama's pastor and his use of his sermon as the tilte of his book leaves the race very much open. With Florida and Michigan and their superdelegates, Hillary is still in. Still liking the joint ticket…….

Stevo   April 1st, 2008 11:12 am ET

Please Nancy, Howard and maybe Al Gore, resolve Florida and Michigan! This is her real reason for continuing. After this resolution, we will clearly have our Democratic President. Remember, give her something of value otherwise Bill and Hill might take this to the US Supreme Court.

Even if Hill win most of Florida and Michigan, she still will not have the popular vote or delegates to overcome Barack's lead. Therefore, give her something fair and move on with it!

Also, if she keeps annoying the DNC she might not be Veep either and this may damage the party, and she know it. Does she care???

yahooo   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

It is time for more Superdelegates and party leaders to voice what they stand for and to say who they support. Why is everyone afraid of the Clintons????

Grant   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

how very unamerican Veterans love Obama. Vote as long as you support our candidate? if this is what supporters obama brings to him, I hope for America's sake he loses and loses BIG.

debra   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

If she wants to take that stance, thats fine but then she better speak to Kennedy and some of the other superdelegates who have already pledged to Obama from states that Clinton clearly won . This does not work like Pelosi wants unless they all do it. You can't have it both ways. Besides, that is not the rules the superdelegates are required to follow. Also, Clinton won Texas but somehow Obama came away with more delegates. Something was clearly done there in the back rooms also. If we are listening to the popular vote in the state- that should not have happened. The whole idea of caucuses disinfrancises millions of older people and people in the service. This should be stopped as it doesn't allow them to have a voice and should be unconstitutional. Everyone should have a voice when it comes to nominating someone for president. What is going to be done with Michigan and Florida. Whats wrong. Is Barrack afraid that if he allows everyone a voivce, he will lose?

MCNEIL   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

WHO CHANGED NANCYS MIND FOR HER .I GUESS SHE REALIZED HOW WRONG SHE WAS AND IF HILARY BECOMES PRESIDENT HILARY WILL NOT FORGET HER AND WHAT SHE WAS TRYING TO DO TO HER……… I NOTICED THIS MORNING SOMEONE WHO SUPPORTS OBAMA WANTED TO KNOW WHY HILARY DID NOT USE HER OWN NAME …WELL I THINK SHE DOES .ITS HILARY RODHAM CLINTON …SHE IS CALLED THIS NAME ALL OF THE TIME …….NOW THE QUESTION IS ….WHY IS OBAMA NOT CALLED BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA?AND WHY IS CNN NOT REPORTING THE STORYS ABOUT OBAMAS MOTHER AND FATHER AND THE KENNEDY CONNECTION AND THAT HE DID NOT GROW UP POOR AND LOTS OF OTHER LIES THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED LATELY

Nando, Florida   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

HILLARY TAX RETURNS PLEASE???

Pam   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

I AM SO TIRED OF HEARING THAT THIS SHOULD END. IF THAT IS THE CASE THEN WE HAVE ALLOWED THE POLITICIANS AND THE PRESS TO CHOOSE FOR US. I THOUGHT ELECTIONS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THE PEOPLES CHOOSE. I AM SURE A LOT OF PEOPLE WOULD NOT WANT OBAMA AND A LOT OF PEOPLE DO NOT WANT HILLARY. IF THIS IS CHOOSEN, FOR ME I WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN!!!!

Talimee   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

Pelosi: If you want Florida and Michigan to count, then do it now. What is the point of waiting until the convention when a nominee will already be chosen (according to you it will happen before). Thank you.

– Florida Voter

Madison , PA   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

Hillary , where are your Taxes? She is hidding some thing. She wants her taxes released after we voted for her… We are not stupid… I am your supporter , but if you don't release your Taxes before April 15 I am not voting for you.

Chris   April 1st, 2008 11:11 am ET

Hillary is wasting much of our time and energy and Pelosi`s statement should clear matters for Hillary. It is time to drop out and to let Obama and the democrats concentrate on the general elections

cyp   April 1st, 2008 11:10 am ET

I agree with Pelosi or the joke will be on the Democrats.

They disqualified Florida and Michigan because they voted early.
Now they want to disfranchise 10 states for not voting early.

So, you sees how stupid and hypocratic Obamas supporters are ?

sozzi   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

Mathematically speaking, attention Hillary it's over. No one is trying to suppress, or disenfranchise voters.

Look at Hucklebee, Romney, they quit even before the race was decided, no one is complaining voter disenfranchising.

Attention; Hillary, Ed Rendell, CNN, FOX Netowrk, & Joe Scarborough-MSNBC, mathematically the race is OVER.

Michael in Lorton   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

Pelosi should be a candidate on "Dancing with the Stars." The forerunner is pretty much decided, and she so tactfully avoids answering that quesstion directly; and we all know exactly how the political delegates are going to vote……..they are not going to vote contrary to their pledges. Obama will always have another chance at Presidency should the nomination favor Hillary (and I seriously doubt that); however this is Hillary's first and last chance. She has been defeated and she will not be welcome back into the Senate realtionships….its is over for Hillary….she is "over the hill."

wycliffe   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

Conventional wisdom is that let the loser run as long as he/she can as long the people have identified and unified under one candidate.

Dee JAY in miami   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

hillary is a lier cheater and she renigs on her words………………..

how can we have a leader like this…

leaders are born ( like OBAMA)

hillary is a product of a leader building factory"'

I have yet to see one good leader without a personallity

hillary does not have it to be my president

OBAMA EDWARDS 08

Jeff   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

Why are you Obama supporters so adamant about your current position that Clinton should drop out? (Although I don't like her nor Obama but I do stand for right)

What are you saying, that the next 10 or possibly 12 states don't count? I hope you who are saying that realize you are not patriots of this country, and move to a country that is opened to such undemocratic, unrepublic and unconsiderate views.

All people of America count — your way of thinking is socialist.

McCain 2008

Deana   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

I think Clinton should show the Democratic Party the same respect they have shown her, pull a Lieberman leave the party and run independent. You would see some freaked out scared people then. I so think she could pull it off, she would have my vote. Forget the Democratic Party Hillary what have they done for you lately, GO INDEPENDENT!!!!

pgg   April 1st, 2008 11:09 am ET

I wish people would stop saying that it is going to end before the convention. How many times does Hillary have to say that she is gong to the convention? She will go there if for nothing else, to see what happens to Michigan and Florida, whi9ch Howard Dean said a few days ago, "will likely get seated".

CB in FL   April 1st, 2008 11:08 am ET

Ms. Pelosi, just leave the Clinton's alone for now. They say everyone grieves differently and you know the Clinton's don't deal with losing very well. Hillary knows Pennsylvania will be her last big win so, she'll be giving us all a “look at me superdelegates" speech afterward. Count on it! Thanks Ms. Pelosi for at least letting America know you are concerned about the race and are knowledgeable of the shenanigans going on. Don't let anyone fracture the party. We don't want Big John McCain at the helm!

Jim Shimmer   April 1st, 2008 11:08 am ET

I am absolutely disgusted with the Clintons. They have lost my vote, my friend's vote, all of my familie's vote. Everyone I know will not vote for Billary ever. No Way.

She will do anything to win.
Obama is the one we need in office.

lol   April 1st, 2008 11:08 am ET

what country do the democrats think we live in. why all the calls for hillary to drop out. americans who have not yet voted, want their votes to be counted. here in PA hillary's ahead double digits in the polls. she carries the must win big states. obama can't win the big states against hillary, let alone mccain in november.

D.Kimbro OHIO   April 1st, 2008 11:08 am ET

I am concerned that the tax returns will reveal additional lapses in Hillary's memory. If you are in the pocket of special interest groups you would do the same thing.

SK   April 1st, 2008 11:07 am ET

Clinton's are selfish and power hungry. They are master of spin.

Hawkeye   April 1st, 2008 11:07 am ET

Pelosi has led the Democrats down a dead end road with her lack of leadership. She is pure justification why Hillary should not be president. Leader HaHa? Why don't she just continue in her roll of failed leadership and leave the real decision making to the American people.

Alex, MA   April 1st, 2008 11:07 am ET

The only advantage Clinton has is a brand recognition among uneducated voters. "Clinton" brand is well know due to Bill's tenure.
In all other counts she wouldn't be running by now.

Monica   April 1st, 2008 11:07 am ET

Folks, the Clinton tax returns were available all throughout Bill's presidency. They have been turned inside out throughout their public life. It makes sense to me when her 07 return is completed she make it public. What's the problem? Why are you Obamababies afraid of Clinton. Let the process take place and the people have their votes. Florida and Michigan are going to be seated, the DNC will not alienate those voices – they can't afford to or McCain may walk away with this. And when all the voices are heard Hillary will come out ahead as she should.

Hillary '08

dean in houston   April 1st, 2008 11:06 am ET

And I can't wait for your "DO NOTHING TERM" to run it's course!

Tired voter   April 1st, 2008 11:06 am ET

Johnson,

I completely agree with you. I think it's the obvious, and only smart thing to do. Can't we, as a country, decide that and move from there?

mp   April 1st, 2008 11:06 am ET

Nancy Pelosi is correct…The campaign needs to run its course. And when it looks like an obvious winner, hopefully the other will bow out gracefully and let the more important fight go on till November.

Ben   April 1st, 2008 11:06 am ET

The media is covering three Clintons in this campaign but one hears the pundits and commentators saying that there is less coverage of the Clinton compaign or media biase. I don't understand the math.

The other question has been Clinton winning the big states. Has she won the states against the republicans or against another democrat? Winning against another democrat does not mean that she can win against republicans. I'm yet to hear the logic from the political pandits who can explain this reasoning. Does Clinton mean if she is not the nominee then all who voted for her will vote for republicans in the BIG states?

Rob   April 1st, 2008 11:06 am ET

Well the candidate people will back is Clinton. Obviously. We need someone who has the experience and wisdom so that we can beat McCain. She will win the election before the convention. The super delegates will see why she should be the nominee and not Obama. If Obama does get the nominee when the general election comes people will go "O my god, he has no expereience, who exactly is this person. He intends to do good, but can he, does he have the experience to know how?". And they will vote McCain. So for the sake of the democratic party lets hope Clinton get's the nominee.

Katie   April 1st, 2008 11:06 am ET

I used to love Bill Clinton when he WAS our President, but now my eyes are wide open. The Clintons, all three of them, are willing to do anything to win, including lie, cheat, and steal. We, the American people, can not, should not, and will not trust them ever again.

Michigan delegates should be split 50-50. It was unfair to begin with that Hillary left her name on the ballot, and when this election took place, it was BEFORE anyone in Michigan knew who Obama or any of the other candidates were.

We have had a blatant liar for our President for 8 years straight. We can't afford to have another blatant liar (Hillary) in office for another 4 years.

Marisa   April 1st, 2008 11:05 am ET

Obama cannot win the nomination without superdelegate votes any more than Clinton can. So far, they are both in the same boat. If one drops out, the other will receive the requisite number of delegates needed for the nomination. He can't get the requisite number without winning big in the remaining contests either.

Veterans love Obama   April 1st, 2008 11:05 am ET

You said it sister.

ANYONE WHO SAYS THEY RATHER VOTE FOR MC CAIN THAN OBAMA, HAS NO BUSINESS VOTING.

The issues are what count, not the personalities. The Democratic agenda is the complete opposite of McCains. I would support, Obama, Hillary, Edwards, Richardson, Gore 100% before I switched to Grandpa Munster.

Chipster   April 1st, 2008 11:05 am ET

Yes, we seriously get it: Ms. Pelosi strongly supports Obama and has been trying desperately to get Sen. Clinton to surrender. However, there are many states and voters yet to make their choice. Senator Clinton has the support of 34 retired Generals and 2 Admirals. She has won the states that have the largest number of electoral votes needed to defeat McCain and has won the popular vote in some states where Sen. Obama ended up with the most delegates. She could end up with the most popular votes and that is what Pelosi and other Obama supporters fear because they have been making the "popular vote" argument. Of course, they haven't insisted that Sen. Clinton take the most delegates in those states she has won the popular vote but lost delegates due to arbitrary rules. Hmmm – imagine that.

NW Independent   April 1st, 2008 11:04 am ET

The system was set up so that in an election like this one party bosses would have their say. It looks like they will get it in August.

From someone without a dog in this fight, I'd say they might consider turning to Clinton. I really don't believe Obama is electable now in the general. She has bagage but he now carries a whole train load that won't be overlooked. My bet, he flips at least 20% of Dems to Reps in the general in states that matter most…think OH, PA, FL, MI. A loss in PA pretty much sinks him. She can at least compete.

Jon   April 1st, 2008 11:03 am ET

It does not matter at this point who wins the nomination. The damage to both canidates is done. Neither canidate will get the majority of the independent vote. You need a majority of the independent vote to win in November. McCain will get no less than 65% of the independent vote in November. The Right hates both Clinton and Obama. The Left is bitterly split between Clinton and Obama. Do the math and you will see the logic of why McCain will win the general election. McCain will win in November because he is a moderate. Clinton and Obama are too far left on almost all issues to win the moderate independent vote.

Victor   April 1st, 2008 11:03 am ET

Pelosi is correct. A frontrunner will emerge well before the convention. At that point second place must drop out of the race for the sake of the party and the country

Sylvia   April 1st, 2008 11:03 am ET

Hillary has shown strength to fight a battle….Obama shows how he lets opthers do his dirty work….THAT's who you want for president???
HILLARY or McCAin….NEVER Obama

Insert Eye Roll Here   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

Wow, Pelosi was singing a different tune just a few days ago. I thought she said Clinton's supporters would not sway her. She is just another flip-flop politician… just like Obama

JCL, Kentucky   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

Well, I'm from Kentucky and all I have to say to Nancy Pelosi is thank you oh so much for your permission to vote! I didn't know I needed it, but thank you ever so much for your approval.

And to my fellow Americans who have already cast your vote and are now calling for the election to end before the rest of us have our say–in order to know how the rest of us feel, you need to move someplace where you don't get to vote: someplace like China, Michigan or Florida!!!

joanna   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

No way Jose, millions of Clinton supporters wants her to stay in the nominational contest, fighting for the disenfranchised voters of Mi and Fla. If B.O. chose to stay out from those primaries ( yet sneakely ran political ads) tough luck, he again used bad judgement!

Hillary all the way!

anon   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

wow, is that a photo of Pelosi or Nancy Reagan?

Tricia   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

Hillary if you're not the democratic nominee, run as an Independent.

Allen in NC   April 1st, 2008 11:01 am ET

She'll wiat until after she dukes PA out of thier votes before she releases her tax returns… If she releases it before the PA primarys, And the people get to see whats she been doing behind folks back, It'll just be bad for her.

Arnold, WV   April 1st, 2008 11:01 am ET

We had just well get ready for the long hall.If Hillary was on the Titanic instead of getting on a life boat she would rather take the ship down with her.

Vincent   April 1st, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary will tear apart the party – she only cares about herself. She knows there is no way to win it with any honor and dignity, but she continues to waste money campaigning anyway. Concede Hillary, if you have any semblance of loyalty left.

Jim in FL   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

I say tie their tails together and put them in a closed room ! In the meantime, YOU GO HILLARY ! DESTROY YOUR PARTY !

Elder   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

Mrs.Pelosi should focus on the Economy, I am tire of this party.
The Democratic party is a mess completely. Why we are voting these do-nothing politicians after all .

VOTER FOR TRUTH, DIGNITY-OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

Nancy Polisi, You are not to blame for this absolute mess.
You must know the Clinton's well. You must be exausted.
The Clinton's are more horrible, monsters than I ever thought.
I knew they were conivers, tricksters, master liars, master
manipulators but I just did not know really how bad and I
know that Congress and the Senate have seen her in action
many times before this. Anyone, like Carville, that comes out
defending the Clinton's will be remembered as liars too.
Richardson knew them better than anyone and he had to
get away from them for the sake "of the people."

Retired Professional White Woman for TRUTH. Obama from Day 1.
If we get another liar as President that would be awful. I have
to know I can believe what the President says. If we get another
liar in the White House, that would be sad, very sad.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

It's already clear who the front-runner is: John McCain.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

DEMOCRATS, PLEASE VOTE DEMOCRAT WHOEVER THE NOMINEE MAY BE. I AM AN OBAMA SUPPORTER AND NOT PARTICULARILY HAPPY WITH HILLARY, BUT IF SHE WINS I FIND IT MY DUTY AS A DEMOCRAT TO SUPPORT HER.

Manuel TX   April 1st, 2008 11:00 am ET

This race is far from over.

Don't forget MI and FL.

Hillary could very well be ahead in the popular vote if ALL the votes are counted. :)

The far left is not representative of the Democratic party!

Christine Atlanta, Ga.   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

I vote the person not the party. Hillary is not giving up, no matter what. I will not have Barack Obama shoved down my throat by the media or the Democratic Party.
If the Democrats lose the election, so be it.

JB   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

MORE VOTES, MORE DELEGATES, MORE STATES WON.

This will never change. It is impossible for it to. Therefore Hillary is going to act like a spoiled child (similar to the child who takes their ball and goes home). If she can't play no one will be allowed to play. She is in it to destroy Obama. Then back in 12′ to "save" the party.

Obama 2008   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

I think Pelosi will be a great VP candidate for Obama. She has the potential to win the Presidency in 2016, after 8 Obama/Pelosi years.

Dear: Yes, DM again   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary has already released her answer. Move on and get used to the fact that Hillary is in it, to win it!

On another relative subject, the media has been wrong in the past and are continuing to be discredited rendering them an unreliable source of information.

Dylan   April 1st, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary has to win an astounding 2/3 or the remaining SUPERDELEGATES in order for her plan to steal the nomination to become a reality. Look at how many superdelegates Obama has won and how few Clinton has won since Feb. 5 and please explain, Clinton-supporters, how this is going to happen…

Thomas, LA   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

The only ideology the Clintons have is to put themselves in power.
Their ends, to get elected at all costs, do not justify the means which will do incalcuable damage to the Democratic Party and more importantly to the country as a whole. Make no mistake–we are at a pivotal moment our country's history, and if Hillary insists on desperately clawing on to an impossible hope then she will be personally responsible for taking us down the wrong path.

Hillary, for the good of the Party, for the good of the country, for the good of all us including you — it's time to unite behind Obama. Support him and we can all come together to make sure this is the dawning of a new day in America, not the twilight of a failed American Dream.

APS in Hawaii   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

About time the Democratic elite and the news media let all of the the people's vote count. This is going down as the worst covered election ever. The press should watch SNL more often. The coverage has been absolutely disgusting. Funny, how you think it is ok to ask Chelsea ok about the Blue dress and other stupid questions, and you will not press Obama about his pastor or his close ties with lobbyists. What a bunch of hypocrites!!! Just for once, report the news instead of making the news. That would be refreshing.

After further review,Texas   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

I hope the tax issue comes out soon,so these morons stop whining about what is being hidden in them.

Gail   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

Hillary is willing to tear up the party for her victory. Not enough attention is given to the fact that this was her contest to win by a landslide and she has not been able to get the job done. She has been fighting to come from behind since Iowa and the media acts as if we are tied.

After June the superdelegates will make a move to deterimine who is the nominee based on the will of the people.

Pamela, Chicago, IL   April 1st, 2008 10:58 am ET

Amen Johnson! (4/1/08 @10:51am) HillBill's quest for power is barely hidden beneath the double speak. I was torn between Hillary & Barack but no longer. In the last few week, Hillary has proven that she will say or do anything to be the nominee. If she is not the nominee she is totally willing to take the party down with her. Think about your legacy woman! Do you want to go the way of Al Gore and be more popular abroad than in your own country? At least Al had global warming to fall back on. Go back to NY, run for governor and let us have our inspirational candidate in this cycle.

Linda   April 1st, 2008 10:57 am ET

It won't go beyond NC/IN – once they've voted and catching up becomes a mathematical impossibility, they will all get behind Obama.

This race will be over in Early May.

Obama 08.

Karen G   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Hillary should keep going you big sports fans would be pretty mad if they stopped a football game in the middle and said,"well they are a couple points ahead,they won". So get over your whining obama supporters, lets let it go and see where it will end.

PA   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Will Clinton has money to stay in the race? Her campaign has not paid it's bills lately – she even owes her own High School $3000 and Ohio companies are saying that her campaign refuses to return their calls for money that they are owed.

Media bias?!? Hillary, Bill and Chelesa are on the news everyday compared to just Obama on his side. That is media bias!

I am voting in PA. I would like Hillary's tax records BEFORE I VOTE!!!!

Grif   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Yes! But, not in an 'Egg and Spoon Race' Lady… The shell.s are already fractured… You have done your best, to be a 'Margaret Thatcher'… You're getting there slowly… Power crazy….
'No other woman is going to tell you what to do…

Look byond   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Stealing documents from the Nixon Scandal.
Was fired and not recommended for a job.
Neal Boortzs call Hilary Clinton an harbitual Liar.

Dishonest, liar, should have been disbarred from practicing Law.

Why is she still running.

Lied about the BOSNIA SNIPER FIRE three times.

Which was made up, we can tell of the smark on her face.

How can we trust Hilary?

Illinois   April 1st, 2008 10:56 am ET

Sounds like something's brewing that may knock Obama out of the race and some top insiders know what it is. There's no other reason why she'd suddenly change her tune so completely.

Uncle Sam   April 1st, 2008 10:54 am ET

Senator Clinton should remain in the race for the good of the party and the country. Barack Obama has written that he serves as a blank screen upon which others may project their fondest hopes and dreams. Only in this media-driven age, where superficial appeal is valued over seasoned experience and wisdom, would a virtually unknown candidate with questionable influences be on the verge of the presidency.

Ric   April 1st, 2008 10:54 am ET

Democrats for Mc Cain!!!

Obama '08 = racist church, anti American.

shirley riley   April 1st, 2008 10:52 am ET

please go away obrack i wont be voting for you?i will be voting for john mcain?ha ha go away obrack?

Johnson   April 1st, 2008 10:51 am ET

Just goes to show how far the Clintons will go for power. She is down in both the popular votes and the delegate count. Unless she wins by very LARGE margins she won't get the nomination. Rather than unite the party she keeps going and tries to polarize the party. Way to rip the party apart. Thats why we are seeing so many people saying that they will vote for McCain if their candidate does not get the nomination. I think both Obama and Clinton should focus on attacking McCain rather than each other. We have had enough of that already. People already know where these candidates stand. Lets focus on the GOP and let the people vote based on what they have been hearing since December!

Yes, DM again Arlington, TX   April 1st, 2008 10:49 am ET

Nancy, why is the Clinton scared to show there Tax Returns what are they hiding?

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