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


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?

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!

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?

Ric   April 1st, 2008 10:54 am ET

Democrats for Mc Cain!!!

Obama '08 = racist church, anti American.

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.

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.

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?

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…

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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 .

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 !

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.

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.

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.

Tricia   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

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

anon   April 1st, 2008 11:02 am ET

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

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!

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!!!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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.

SK   April 1st, 2008 11:07 am ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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".

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!!!!

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

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

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.

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."

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.

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 ?

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

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.

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

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!!!!

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

HILLARY TAX RETURNS PLEASE???

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

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?

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.

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????

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???

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…….

Helen   April 1st, 2008 11:12 am ET

Nancy Pelosi finally speaks like a house speaker.

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.

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.

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.

RFP   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

It isn't over until the last out…

RealityKing   April 1st, 2008 11:14 am ET

Nancy is all talk and no action..

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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……………………..

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

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.

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

Obama/Pelosi? Very interesting.

jj   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

Its either Hillary or McCain!

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.

Ralph   April 1st, 2008 11:15 am ET

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

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.

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?

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)

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.

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.

R for O   April 1st, 2008 11:17 am ET

Replubicans for Obama!

McCain = More War!

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

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."

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Adam   April 1st, 2008 11:22 am ET

Obama is going to destroy our party!

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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…

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!!!!!!!!!

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

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!!!!!!!

Brandon   April 1st, 2008 11:29 am ET

Well said.

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!

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!

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…

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 ?????????

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!!!!!!!

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

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

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.

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

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

Looks like a civil war to me.

Brian   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

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

McCain '08

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!!!!!

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?

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.

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?

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?

Tesa P   April 1st, 2008 11:32 am ET

I say kick the Clintons off the Island…..

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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 condu