April 5, 2008
Posted: 03:20 PM ET

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Clinton campaigned in Oregon.
Clinton campaigned in Oregon.

HILLSBORO, Oregon (CNN) — Hillary Clinton repeated her intentions to stay in the presidential race at a campaign event in Oregon Saturday.

“One thing I hope you know about me is that I don’t quit,” Clinton said, adding she will continue to campaign “hard” in the final ten primaries.

Clinton also again pushed seating the delegates from Florida and Michigan — the two states penalized by the Democratic National Committee for moving their primaries ahead of February 5.

“Some say their votes should be ignored, and discounted…well I have a different view.”

Clinton added that ignoring the 2.3 million democrats who voted in those primaries would hurt in November: “We cannot afford to give up on Michigan and Florida.”

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Kai in LA   April 5th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Well, Clinton should leave now. Another story she's been using on the campaign trail — about a girl dying in Ohio — has been found to be completely untrue.

gwendolyn levene   April 5th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I believe that Senator Obama should practice what he preaches. He is not being fair to the people of Florida and Michigan. How can he be awarded the nomination when all these votes are not counted and calling on Clinton to quit. Because she is a woman they are trying to push her out of the way,but she is not just a woman . She is strong ,she is a fighter, she is knowledgeable well poised, very smart, great on foreign policies and does not have to depend on her husband to lead her. She is a true caring and dedicated American who would represent us well at home and all over the world. He might not say it aloud for her to quit but actions speaks louder than voice. Let us judge Hillary on her own merits She is well qualified to be our First female President of the USA. COUNT OUR VOTES IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN. This is democracy. GOD BLESS AMERICA. GL

big "A" san antonio,tx   April 5th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

it's too bad the democrats are falling for the republicans old dirty tactics. no one ever talks about crossover voters, and that is what the republicans are doing voting for Obama now, because the republicans know that McCain has no chance against Hillary. Why does Obama have all this money? Thanks to all those rich republicans who fear Hillary.

I like both candidates, but Hillary has my vote, because that is who republicans fear the most. And as for all those people and the media saying that if their candidate doesn't win they will vote republican, that is bull because once a democrat always a democrat until the end.

So, to all democrats don't let the republicans divide us, and to young people thanks for voting. You learn from your mistakes, but don't ever give up. You will all learn that your vote does count

Go Hillary, wish you well on your race to the Whitehouse

loli   April 5th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Fight Hillary fight , don't worry about those acid tongues who call themselves Obama supporters and the media biases of CNN and MSNBC like Maya Angelou said you will rise.

carlo   April 5th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

That fact that Clinton even thinks that she has a chance is the media's fault. The media keeps egging her on and has allowed two stupid Saturday Night Live skits dictate how she should be treated. The Mark Penn story, when read in conjunction with her "outrage" at NAFTAgate (which has since proven to be an absolute farce), should be front and center on the news, but it is buried in the ticker. I haven't heard not one single political show on any station address this in detail. Wright isn't even paid by the Obama campaign (as wasn't Powers), but yet Penn, who is paid millions by the Clinton campaign, is going under the radar. It's absolutely outrageous.

JL   April 5th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

good don't quit Hillary

You can do it!!!

=) Hillary 08

Matt   April 5th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Quitting and accepting defeat are two different things. You need to realize you can not win.

Nelson   April 5th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Especially when there's a chance to cheat. She is the most evil person on the planet. I want her to continue the race, so that the world will know Barack won in a fair manner.

Obama 08

Tom   April 5th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Sometimes you're supposed to quit. This is one of them.

Bill Hilton   April 5th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

The Clintons think this nomination belongs to them and they will stop at nothing, including destroying the party to get what they want.

In fact they have already damaged the party. Many will not vote in the November election if she takes over the hard way.

Self destruction.

orlando   April 5th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Good. My family and I will support until the end.

Mk   April 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

What bothers me MOST about her constant rant about counting the votes of Florida and Michigan is this; She was in total agreement with DNC when they first decided that these two states would not have their votes counted if they proceeded with moving their primaries up. If she REALLY and TRULY believed that those votes should matter then why didn't she speak up at the outset?
She appears to ONLY be a fighter when it suits her.
That is NOT the president this country needs now.

Nanc, MN   April 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Hillary supporters already know she's not a quitter.

So what is CNN's purpose in having this same article again. To engender the same cat fights that go on weekly on a dull Saturday night?

How does this give any new news to anyone? Do you like all the blood it draws from both sides? The inane, moronic, cultish insults? Is it not a good weekend without a good bloodbath?

Jesus wept, please stop this kind of crap.

Please post this comment, I simply can't be the only one to find that flailing Hillary, as a sport on your network, is becoming tedious at best, anti-gender at worst.

As for rules, isn't one of the rules that if you want to win you have to keep going!! Maybe the decomcrats need this so they can find their butts with both hands come the next election.

Philix in NV   April 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Obama/Clinton 08

Remember Regan / Bush 80

Keep the Dream Alive!!!!

Patricia   April 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

In 15 years the only democrat that has been able to beat the republicans has been a Clinton. Even Gore and Kerry were unsucessful. The democrats would have to be very foolish to try and stop Hillary Clinton from winning the nomination.

shirley riley   April 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

i wish you people out there would leave the clintons alone?please all of you obarm people please go away?

cc4obama   April 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Maybe she doesn't quit, but she sure knows how to lie!

Paul   April 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

No…you just lie and cheat to make the political games fit your wishes for more power.

You and your husbands legacy will be laughed at as pathetic by my grand-kids.

M. Turner   April 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

We need a president who is not a quitter; one who doesn't just take the easy way but is, instead, always looking for another way to solve a problem whether that problem is overcoming lagging support from her party or seeking an alternative action that is better for the country. That kind of tenacity could have led this country to find a better way to proceed after the 911 crisis–something more sensible than declaring war on Iraq. Hillary has shown her leadership characteristics on many fronts, and for once, I would like to see this country have collective good sense and support a candidate that is proven to have constructive rather than destructive leadership abilities. We voters must be less emotional, more informed and intelligent, and think about who could best lead the U.S. Sex and race shouldn't even be considerations, but advanced age and a hot temper should be. I'm approaching my "senior" years and believe there should not be age discrimination, but for a job that is as demanding as that of the president of the U.S., advanced age and all the problems that go with it DOES matter. Most people are retired at McCain's age, and in addition, a man with his hot temper does not need to have his finger on the "red button." I believe that Hillary has proven she is tenacious, loyal, and so importantly, capable in many arenas. What a shame it would be for the U.S. to miss having her lead this country in these most difficult times and for the voters to be duped, yet again, by slick political salesmen with personal agendas and little regard for this country and its citizens. The U.S. is in crisis on so many fronts that only someone with Hillary's strengths has any hope of leading us through them.

Jackie   April 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

why quit when i can lose and try to take down my party?

Shannon   April 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

thank god she doesn't quit, why does Obama hate democracy. Why suppress the vote in FL and MI, why cut the primary season before everyone has a chance to vote. What is he afraid of, and why does he call himself a democrat. The democrats I was raised with, think everyone should be allowed to vote. It must be part of the politics of hope and change, to keep millions from voting.

aware   April 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Good for you Hillary! :)

Obama's so called "spirit of reconciliation" is a sham. He is a down and dirty, obfuscating, power-hungry, ego-driven and arrogant politician. He is also lopsided in his racial ideology, and is extremely divisive. :(

Hillary the HOPE of 08 or McCain! :)

Anonymous   April 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

No …you just lie and change the rules to fit the games you play.

I bet you can't even bowl a 37…LOL

A L

NW   April 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Mike,

Not sure if you attend the same event in Hillsboro, Oregon as the rest of us.
Because from your post, it seems that Sen. Hillary Clinton was discussing only these 2 points. This is not true.
You fail to mention that she was talking about eliminating tax credits for companies who shipped our jobs to China. She talked about creating green jobs that can not being outsourced. She was talking about making college affordable and improving education system in general, many other specific issues that concern Oregonians and all Americans.

Gerald - London, Uk   April 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Fl and Mi didn't matter to Hillary when she was leading Obama and carrying herself around like an incumbent.

She and all the other candidates agreed not campaign there since it wouldn't count. Obama's name wasn't on the michigan ballot.

Now! all of a sudden, she cares so much for those primaries to count because she's found herself in a position she never expected.

If she insists on bringing the democratic party down with her just because she's losing, she will end up losing both the nomination and her respect within the party.

There's always tommorrow.

lou   April 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I don't quit,even if it means tearing this party in 2. I don't care. It is always about me. And Bill of course.I don't care if I hand McCain the election as long as I can keep lying and making million$$$. Ya know… I was pinned under Sniper fire again this morning… What a joke and a disgrace to all women in the world. Some day you will have a real Candidate. Not a corrupt, Divisive LIAR!!!!!!!

Matt   April 5th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

She needs to quit, Obama all the way!!

Mike in CA   April 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

"'One thing I hope you know about me is that I don’t quit,' Clinton said." Yes, Senator Clinton. We know. Believe it or not, some of us in America are indeed smart enough to realize that you just don't quit. No matter what. At any cost.

I just wish you wouldn't keep *trying* to take the high-road with your "I can't believe SOME people are trying to disenfranchise the Michigan and Florida voters" approach. There are some of us who remember that you didn't seem to have a problem with discounting those states' delegates back before the primary season began.

It disgusts and offends me the way that Clinton tries to play martyr, victim and savior, when she is in fact the most ruthless candidate of the three with her relentless approach to winning. There was a time when I supported her, but I unregrettably switched my support when I saw the desperate direction she has chosen to take her campaign.

Now let's see if CNN publishes my comment–they have yet to do so after MANY attempts.

Paul from Texas   April 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

If someone thinks that the democratic party is in trouble now, then just wait. If the superdelegates step in and select someone before the primaries are over, then there will be a revolution in the democratic party. The DNC should tell everyone to hold on until the primary election is over.

If the superdelegates step in before the primaries are over, I will personally try to organize people in all the states whose votes are not valued into demanding that the DNC steps down.

Wilma, Georgia   April 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

GO HILLARY ! WIN BIG. I KNOW YOU ARE NOT A QUITTER. WE NEED YOU TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY.

DM Arlington Texas   April 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hillary if you and Bill Clinton cares so much about Florida and Michigan why don't you just pay for it.

Hillary and Bill Clinton are still decieving America and Hillary don't fake more tear of shame for votes.

What about Peter Paul?

linda   April 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

well hillary,, its been proven that the clintons dont quit because ,, they lie their way throught things and if anyone out there STILL wants her to be president,,(lol) then think twice because shes just like the bushes,,, lie to get what you want,, bill did it and hillary will too,,, so people,, decide,,, you want more years like we have had or YOU want good chg,,, like i said before,, if you were blind and heard the speeches from both canidates,, what would you want? i want chg, im tired of the crap we have had the last 8 years plus,,,,,,,, this is our kids future,,,,, put your own predijices behind you and think,, whats good for us and our kids future??????OBAMA GO!!!!!! he has my vote,, no problem,,,,,

The Mispeak Corrector   April 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

. . . .Hillary misspoke again. She told a false story about a patient with no health insurance in an emergency room of a hospital . The hospital said that the story was not true and asked that she stopped telling
the story during campaign rallies. Making up stories to gain sympathy
from voters. Haven't we had enough already?

Joan   April 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Woo Hoo!

Arthur-Texas   April 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I'm really happy to hear Hillary is not quitting.She is the one we need to save our country with her experience and her knowledge of government.
One can tell by her enthusiasm that she is a worker.The other candidate is a bit to lazy to tackle on the hard job of being president..

HILLARY!   April 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

That's exactly WHY we need her in the White House!!!!!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Ken Out West   April 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Maybe you don't quit, Hillary.

But trust me, all of America is hoping and praying that you do.

J. Majury   April 5th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Hillary Clinton possesses a multi-faceted persona. She signed a pledge regarding Florida and Michigan. But she's actging like some other Hillary did it. She said the Democratic race would all be over by the first Super Tuesday. When it wasn't, another Hillary must have said that, too. She's displayed a number of personalities ranging from Sunday school teacher to Rocky. But II don't want her to quit the race until we've seen all of them.

demo craxy   April 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

WE THE PEOPLE,
WE THE MAJORITY
WE WILL MAKE YOU QUIT

ABG   April 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hillary, Stay in the Race and Keep Fighting! The only group hurting the Democratic party is the DNC if they do not count the votes in FL and Michigan. And I do NOT mean a 50/50 split!

Enrique   April 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

She just lies about her stance on free trade and her foreign policy experience.

JfromNC   April 5th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I can see it now. The party will have to drag her kicking and screaming from the convention floor. Scary!

Independent   April 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

DEAR SUPERDELEGATES: I think the whole world is watching you, not just United States. Your votes are probably going to decide the Democratic presidential nominee for 2008. Please take a fair decision. If Florida and Michigan results were counted, you guys won’t be in this position at all to decide the outcome of this election. Ultimately, democracy should respect the voices of people. Before you cast your votes in one way or other, please consider the millions of people of Florida and Michigan who voted in this primary. Their voices cannot be suppressed on a technicality. Even though DNC, stripped Florida and Michigan of delegates, the unspoken understanding was that the delegates were eventually were going to be seated. I think we all should work to renew the whole primary process so every state has a say in the final outcome. Democrats cannot win in November without Florida and Michigan. Let us forget the partisanship for a while respect the people’s will. We go around the world preaching democracy. Let the people speak. Let all vote and let all votes be counted.

William - North Carolina   April 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

"I don't quit! I just remember things that never happened!"

John   April 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Could not help wondering where the Obama supporters base their stratergies! Most of them are still stuck on Hillary's strategist Mr. Penn.,for the visit to Colombia.Meanwhile Hillary is bussy spreading her effective message to fight for Americans and a promise to clean House once elected as the President.

G.N. Penley   April 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Great!! Let Hillary and Obama continue to sling mud until no one will vote for either of them. They are the best thing the Republican Party could have hoped for.

jim   April 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I will never give up
No matter what the odds are
No matter what people say
No matter how far
I will never give up

.Hillary, One strong Leader. She is our only hope in 08

Liam   April 5th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

why dont you give it up lady!!!

your a disgrace to your party and taking it down more each day
anyhing to get what YOU want!!

Lin   April 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

She's a strong, intelligent woman and she'll work hard for us in Washington as the President of the United States of America. Go Hillary!

Christine Atlanta, Ga.   April 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

According to the Gallup polls today, 56% of Clinton supporters say they won't vote for Obama. That would alter closer to the election, but not enough for Obama to beat McCain.

Lindy   April 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I don't understand why Senator Clinton would support a group that chose to break the party rules while at the same time "disenfranchising" (her words, not mine) at least as many people who did not vote because they were told their vote wouldn't count. It is obvious that seating the delegates as it now stands would be just as unfair to those who did not vote.

rastarr   April 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

you should

Ellie   April 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

YES….YES…. YES… you don't QUIT, but you ARE the BIGGEST LIAR in town, you have NO CREDIBILITY or THRUST. Your own campaign staffers are also liars and continue to dig YOU deeper into the HOLE you are in now.

By continuing to LIE and DECEIT the American people is truly the biggest insult of them all. I guess anyone who earns $109 million truly is all about the blue color worker huh? Yeah…right. Who are you kidding? It's sooooo obvious that the Clintons are so far remove from the average American citizen working day in and day out just to make ends meet, they have no idea what a blue color worker really is all about.

Just QUIT already and save yourself from going into deeper debt and losing the $5 million you loan your campaign.

California Voter   April 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Obama has won his previous campaigns using dirty politics — elimination opposition through lawyers and bringing up messy divorce records. He is certainly no better and no worse than the Clintons. Why should Hillary quit when Obama and his camp fought against revotes in Florida and Michigan. Why should Clinton quite because Obama won in caucus states where only 1-10 percent of the registered voters vote. Why should she quit when her wins in the big states could bring in a win for the Democrats. Why should she quit when her opponent has been given a free ride from the media even in the face of belonging to a church where bigotry was preached and racism is present. Talk about judgment! Voters need a choice and Hillary offers them an alternative to an inexperienced smooth talker. P.S. Obama has not presented his 2007 tax returns to the public for all of you auditors who are reviewing those kinds of things.

GO HILLARY

John in KY   April 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

My girl Hillary!!! Go for it!!!

Jody   April 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Keep on fighting, Hillary! America needs you!

Corey, Maryland   April 5th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

But you do make a lot of stupid choices….

Obama Richardson 08!!!

Nowhere Man   April 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, we know, you don't quit, but you lie. Hillary's own words regarding the Michigan primary on 10/10/07 -> "Well, you know, It's clear, this election they're having is not going to count for anything". Yeah, when she thought she'd have the nomination locked up now, why would it mean anything to her …. back then. WHY does anyone want this person in the WH? She is truly delusional and lies ("Yes, snipers were there and we ran for our lives.")

Her reference to being Rocky who never quit either. Who does that make Obama then, Apollo Creed?

Obama '08!

Djools from the Netherlands   April 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

What else can she say at this moment? The spouse of a former two times president. Bill ran for office the first time in 1974. The Clintons, building up their power for over three decades, losing to a rookie. A former community organizer.

Independent   April 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

This is news???

CNN, we know Clinton will bring the party down with her.

CG   April 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I am not a Clinton supporter, but I believe she should stay in the race until it's decided through the political process.

The political process is a mess this time around, given Florida and Michigan, but it should still run its course.

I believe as long as it's a two person race, people will engage and will pay attention to the issues. Moreover, voters will stay enthusiastic as long as its a race.

I was very concern about how mean and nasty the race was getting after Clinton implemented her kitchen sink strategy; but Clinton now realizes voters will hold her accountable if she tries that again.

There is nothing wrong with a spirited race with an insult here and there. However, our support of our candidates cannot be driven by overwhelming anger and mean-spiritedness.

In the end, we all need to remember that we are democrats, so come November, we can unite against the republicans and take back the White House.

LW   April 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Break the rules, break the rules.
Don't apply to you do they, Hillary?

Susan, Pottstown, PA   April 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Hillary, Good don't quit. I think it should go on at least until the last primary. This was it can't be said that the nomination was not legit. Then at that point, whoever has the most votes (pledged, states won and popular) should step aside for the sake of the party. But I know that's not what she'll do. She'll do her best to try to take it right done to the wire - the convention. At that, I cannot agree with it. It must not be allowed. But I'm not worried because there is a Dean, Pelosi, and perhaps even Gore factor. They will not allow either candidate to destroy the chances of the Dems taking back the White House to satisfy either ego.

BL-NYC   April 5th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Senator Clinton does not quit and this is exactly why she should represent us all to the rest of the world.
She has taken a beating from the press as well as Obama's camp and all with her head held high… She has not once backed down. This woman is a leader and we need the strength during these times.
If she does not win, we are in for four years of speeches diverting us from all the mistakes, really not into that!!!

Dear Hillary   April 5th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Thank you very much. You have lots of support behind you. Please keep pressing forward.

John B   April 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

“We cannot afford to give up on Michigan and Florida.”
That should be changed to "I cannot afford to give up on Michigan and Florida", because when she was in the early lead, she had given up on them, agreeing that their votes wouldn't count.
As other stories have shown in the news, she is double faced and only does things for her interest.
I wish that Michigan and Florida were allowed to vote, being from Michigan myself, however, the Democratic party members of Michigan broke the rules.
I was a Clinton supporter once.

OBAMA 08!

Ron R   April 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

"I don't quit"…………….you should and you know it. Your staying in this race for 2 reasons. 1. You need to keep some money coming in to pay off your debts. 2. Visions of a re-try in 2012.

Illinois 2   April 5th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

The voters of both Florida and Michigan got out and voted for the person of their choice and these votes should be counted and the delegates seated period. After all, we do live in America where our vote are supposed to count. I remember one Super Delegate say that she would leave the democratic party if they would have to decide, so it looks like this may actually happen and if it does maybe there should be more democrats do the same.

Lulu, Texas   April 5th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I guess she disagrees with herself. After all, it was she who said back in January, "Everyone knows those votes aren't going to count for anything." Hmmm, how soon she forgets.

adefemi   April 5th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

i doff my hat 4 u. it is not over until it is over. quitters don,t win neither is a winner a quitter. it is tight it means anything can still happen. hilary should go all the way.
it is a critical time in history for democratic party which makes change from status quo of republican running the country aground much needed. but such change should be informed by an experience tested in past and trusted in the present and for the future.
if the party elected president makes any mistake because of inexperience at tackling the huge crises bedeviling America it is straight to 2nd fiddle as experienced after Carter, it took twelve years to recover. then the tortuous process of rebuilding and campaign for acceptance will start again.
it is a road traveled before and pleasant to go on again: once beaten be twice shy.
it is inexperience of Bush that has led America into quagmire & GOP into 2nd fiddle. his thrust, if remembered,was centered on change to a new republican.
experience is always a necessary though not a sufficient condition at this critical time.

jwilliams   April 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Don't ever give in to the people asking you to quite .You are the greatest one for the job your resume is the best one of the three. All women should get behind you is a women doesn't vote for you they are putting women back 15 years .There is not another women in near future that has the know to be president I thing that it will be years before another women get the chance to run for the office .

Joyce in Florida   April 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

You go Senator Clinton. Please don't give up. We are all routing for you to be the nominee.

GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swannie   April 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

IF the democratic party ignores the voters in florida and michigan , and as a consequence Hillary is not the nominee then in my eyes they have lost the right to use the term democratic , and for the first time in my life I will vote republican this i promise you .. I will not vote for that poser obama

Matt   April 5th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Please drop out Hillary, you have no chance at winning and have lost fair and square,. Even if you seat Michigan and Florida as is (which is completely unfair to Obama) you STILL are behind in every single metric.

You claim never quitting is a good thing but your refusal to accept reality is harming the countries last best chance to end this war and correct the wrongs of the last 8 years.

Wayne   April 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!!!

Marina Milicevic   April 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton wants the Florida and Michigan delegates to be seated at the convention because it is her only chance to steal the nomination from Mr. Obama, who has more pledged delegates, and at least half of the super delegates.
The Democratic Party should allow these States’ delegates to be seated at the convention; however, they should be apportioned to each candidate in accordance with his or her percentage of the total pledged delegates. That way, these delegates will participate in the convention, but will not change the vote of other delegates who were chosen consistently with the Party’s rules.

Barbara Roberts   April 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

We need to count these two states if we want to win the general election. I don't care what Obama who wants everything his way says. If we are unlucky enough for him to be elected it won't be all his way so now is the time for him to hear what is going to be and not all his way. Go Hillary

John   April 5th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Sen. Hillary Clinton is right.Punishing the almost 1.2million voters from the two states FL. and MI. is not fair,regardless of who made the mistake.DNC. chairman,Dr. Howard Dean ought to stick to his agreement with the Florida officials,and exert an effort to keep the promised agreement.I am confident Dr. H. Dean will do that.

Rachel   April 5th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Yes, Sen. Clinton, we all know you will never quit. In fact, if you lose the nomination, you will probably continue attacking Obama until McCain wins the presidency. If you were SO concerned with the people in Michigan and Florida, why didn't you voice these concerns more than a YEAR ago when you agreed to the rules? Don't blame Obama or the DNC for this. It is the fault of the state legislatures for pushing their primaries ahead. If I were a voter in MI or FL I would certainly be voting THOSE people out of office. But that is another issue. You didn't stand up for MI and FL until you thought their votes would help you - and that is something that voters should be able to see clearly.

D.W.; Miami, FL   April 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I wish she did quit. Its not that she is unqualified. Its her two-faced tactics that are a little hard to stomach. Didn't she say their votes wouldn't count FOR ANYTHING? Now she has a DIFFERENT VIEW.

William   April 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

She ought to.

No Hillary   April 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Hey Hillary, we know you don't quit because you feel entitled to be the next president. But we voters will be happy to proof that you are wrong. We will force you our… we will force u to quit.

Pepou62   April 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

With $107 million in the bank she can retire comfortably …

m. stanford in SC   April 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

'Way to go, Hillary! Make them all keep on keepin' on. This race isn't over until it is REALLY over. I rootin' for you.

Allison Marie   April 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Yeah! Go Hillary Go

That's why for many reasons I'm voting for you.

Clinton 08/12

Amy   April 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

One other thing, in the comparison of Clinton/Obama tax returns during an Anderson Cooper piece I did not hear you make a comparison of charitable deductions or percentage of taxes. While the Clintons averaged around 10 % of income the Obamas did considerably less as a % of income (1%). When you back out the Trinity Church and the Black Caucas , it's less than that. A comparison should have been made. You need to hold yourselves up to higher journalistic standards

paul   April 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Wasn't she just insisting that there was no such thing as "pledged" delegates, so that in effect, the votes of millions of primary and caucus voters didn't really count? Instead every delegate was free to vote their conscience… because "those are the rules" established by the party in 1983. A narrow, legalistic interpretation.

Now she is "fighting for the rights" of voters in two states whose primaries she had agreed would not count if they went ahead as planned.

Some skilled interviewer should compare her positions on these two issues - and not let her get away with her usual dance, but really pepper her with 10-12 followup questions. Exactly who is she fighting for?

Monica, Texas   April 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Maybe you should ..Hillary you are in for a rough week….Mark Penn dealings with Columbia and your own "mis-speak" on the pregnant woman with no health insurance whom you said was refused service and baby was still born. When in fact she did get medical attention at the hospital.

Shannon McMurphy   April 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Glad you're not quitting, Hillary.

Unfortunately, the last thing Obama wants to see is the Florida or Michigan votes count, since you kicked his butt in both states.

I think you would have been able to beat Obama fairly, but you can't beat both him and the media.

Good luck anyway.

James, Seattle   April 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Ok Hill don't quit, change your support to a winner.

Inspiron   April 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

We cant leave this country to Obama, he should not get the nomination. Hillary is the best candidate for President! Go Hillary I will again donate $200 on your campaign.

judyb   April 5th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Of the 2.2 million voters in Florida and Michigan, nearly 375,000 people voted for Edwards and others. You can't count those votes towards either candidate in Florida, and especially not Michigan where the leading candidates, Edwards and Obama, were not even on the ballot. And, besides, both states said NO to a revote…so for Hillary to keep pressing the issues is disengenious and Dean needs to put a stop to it.

Jeff   April 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Florida and Michigan should be counted

Grant McLachlan   April 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I can understand why the Democrats in Florida and Michigan would be upset, but I think the only reason why she's really pushing this is because she won those primaries. And she's desperate to win any delegates to catch up to Obama.

v.ananthan   April 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Go Hillary,,,

YOU can WIN and you can unite the country…

_hillary 08

Kirk From Michigan   April 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hillary Does Not Quit !!!!!!! , She's the "Great Champion Of The American People" . I Will Never will Vote for obama ….

Hillary 2008 , or McCain 2008

HILLIARY LIES   April 5th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Hillary, PLease shut up!!! As a resident of the State of Florida, Why didn't you speak up for me in the summer and fall of 2007, um? The answer, is that you thought you didn't need us.. Now that your toast, it's a different story. GO AWAY!!!! With your lies, you have lost my support now and forever.

OBAMA 08

Suziku   April 5th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Too bad!

Obama Richardson   April 5th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Does she ever have anything fresh to say? No…just the SOS.

Yes, we know you don't quit. You couldn't even quit your marriage, and you should have. You can't quit this race, even though you're damaging your party, the other candidate, and our country.

You really should, but we know you won't.

Sad…what IS your problem anyway?

JD   April 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

She won't quit. She won't quit when Sen. Obama locks up the nomination. She may, for all we know, run as a third party candidate. After all, she's shown no concern for the Democratic Party.

And if she does run as a third party candidate and loses, she won't quit then. She will begin a series of legal battles to have every one of her votes counted, and every other candidates' votes dismissed. If that doesn't work, I don't know what her next step will be, other than an attempted coup.

She won't quit.

Lynda from Texas   April 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

It is funny - when Hillary thought she was a shoe in and going to have a cake walk to the nomination she supported the DNC position and when it was obvious she was the underdog and did not have what she thought was her right - the presidential nomination - she changed her "stripes".

I agree that it is sad that Florida and Michigan voters will not be counted because THEIR STATES did not follow the rules - but to count the votes in Michigan is a travesty of honesty and justice since she was the only one on the ballot.

I firmly believe that the only reason she is upset is because she is behind and her chances are looking bleak not of any sense of fairness to the voters.

As far as a compromise - she will only agree to a compromise where she comes out ahead - and Obama would not and rightfully so - agree to that.

How about 50- 50 - half for Clinton and half for Obama - oh - that would preclude Clinton from winning, I forgot.

Obama for President!

Tanya K   April 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I hope she fights to the very end and wins. Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!!!

s.positive   April 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

She should continue to LIE and cry a bit more to get the women vote. Carry on Hill, America is watching you.

Lies, lies, lies   April 5th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

"I don't quit"
Even when your odds of winning are miniscule? Even when one of your chief strategists confirms your disturbing pattern of double-speak by negotiating for a free trade deal with Colombia "behind your back". Even when you make a fool of yourself when blatantly lying about sniper fire in Bosnia? You're right, you don't quit. Anyone else with a shred of self respect would have thrown up the white flag by now

eric barthel   April 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

YOU DON'T QUIT SHAME ON YOU YOU GOING DOWN.

Amy   April 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

While he's on vacation, she's working, while he's taking the day off to rest, she's working, while he's too self involved to hold one oversight meeting for the NATO sub committee he chairs, she's working.I've had 8 years of a self serving president, I do not want 4-8 more. If the votes are counted then the will of the people will be heard. Without counting them, he will never have a legitimate claim as the nominee.

CC, Chicago   April 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

This is news???? Anyone who hasn't crawled out from under a rock knows Hillary Clinton doesn't quit.

Steve   April 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hillary, you don't tell the truth either. I hope this crazy lady gets what's coming to her.

Wendy   April 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! You stand firm to your beliefs, aside from all the negative media coverage and all of the free Obama coverage offered by CNN and otherers. First, you are a strong American who has all the qualificatiions to be a wonderful President, and 2nd I praise you for being a wonferful role model for all woman! Go Girl! Don't stop! It's a man's world today but not forever!! Change with Solutions!!!!!!

Jay Shah Chicago, IL   April 5th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Can someone please explain to mean to me why Hillary is trying to blame Obama or even the DNC for the Florida, Michigan mess. It's the Florida and Michigan legislatures who are solely at fault for this whole thing. 48 states and two territories have and will have no problem casting votes this primary session. Why you ask? Because the governments in these 48 states and territories did not make a mockery of the DNC rules and waited their turn to weight in on this historic nomination.

I reiterate, don't be ignorant and blame the obama compaign or the DNC people like Howard Dean. Just think what you would do in the their shoes? The votes already cast in Michigan and Florida will not, and cannot count for more than 5 reasons. Do your research to find those out. But Florida and Michigan will have their delegates seated at the convention. They will just be split evenly between Hillary and Obama. End of story. Don't get fooled by the Hillary campaign that is digging a huge hole trying to accuse the Obama campaign of disenfranchisement.

-Obama 2008

DrFill   April 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Oh, she's gonna ride this stillborn straight into the convention, if you let her.
She's not here to help the DNC. This much is obvious.
DrFill

D Montoya, El Paso, TX   April 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Its one thing to quit Hillary, but accepting defeat is not quiting.

Ex-Hillary supporter   April 5th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Her scarcely concealed blind ambition and distasteful campaign have motivated me to switch allegiance to Barack Obama. I find much in him to admire and respect.
The Clintons in their desperate effort to protect their "legacy" and enjoy a third term in the White House could end up badly tarnished once this is over.

Bob, NY, NY   April 5th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Too bad…you're still going to lose and you're proving that your as devisive as Bush.

I find it unbelivably ironic that she supported not counting votes in Michigan and Florida when she was the Democratic favorite, but now that she's the underdog she wants those votes counted. How can you trust a thing this woman says? This is coming from a life long Democrat by the way.

Louise   April 5th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I wonder what "I don't quit" really means. Nothing is ever as it seems with Hillary.

I expect we'll soon hear that Penn was working on the Columbia NAFTA agreement because he had a gun at his back - or a knife - or a small child reading a poem . . .

Pho   April 5th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Of course you don't. That's why you still lie, are still married to Bill and are falling deeper into your own hole that your campaign is digging.

Dennis   April 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Michigan and Florida were unseated for moving their primaries up on the calendar. Iowa and New Hampshire did the same thing, yet they are seated. True Iowa and New Hampshire have laws dictating when their contests should be run, but Democrats in Michigan and Florida were subject to the laws of Republican led legislatures in each of their states. It is obviously unfair to seat Iowa and New Hampshire and not seat Michigan and Florida.

I find it funny no one is talking about Texas. Texas had two elections while all other states had or will have one. As it is unfair to seat two states that moved their elections up and not seat two others, it is unfair to allow Texas twice the representation at the convention than it should normally get.

Senator Clinton was the only candidate on the ballot in Michigan. Senator Obamas' win in the second, caucus, election in Texas negated her win in the primary. Two wrongs may not make a right, but they might cancel each other out in terms of evening the playing field.

Everyone was on the ballot in Florida and had a chance to win. The result represents the will of the voters in that state. The only fair resolution to this problem about the delegations is to seat the Michigan and Florida delegations as elected and set clear rules for tuture elections that ban double elections as happened in Texas.

R Cooper   April 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

No, she gets fired!

Obama Pelosi   April 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Why is it every time Hillary is caught in a LIE or scandal she always comes back to this topic of FL and MI? It is getting OLD.

Here's an idea, why don't you focus more on the remaining LITTLE states - you know the states that don't matter?

Nobody is saying the delegates in FL and MI should be ignored, maybe except you - since you did say in IO and NH that they shouldn't count.

But Hillary's implication that Obama does not want the FL and MI delegates to count is just another a LIE. What everyone agrees on is that they should be seated. However, this seems to be not enough for her. She wants the delegates to be counted as is, even though it is clearly unfair and undemocratic.

FL and MI delegates will be seated so Hillary needs to stop trying to score political points over it.

BUSTED AGAIN HILLARY!!!   April 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

OH MY GOD IT JUST GETS BETTER!!!!

Did you all see Hillarys latetest LIE that she got caught in??

Hillary Clinton is honoring an Ohio hospital’s request that she stop retelling the tragic story of an uninsured pregnant woman who died after being denied care, after the hospital referenced in the story disputed the account.

Clinton noticeably dropped the story from her stump speech Saturday in Hillsboro, Ore. Since late February, she had weaved into her speeches the description of an uninsured pizza parlor employee who died after she couldn’t afford $100 to get treatment.

I would post a link but I don't think CNN will let me. So Google it LOL

Now it is almost EVERYDAY that she is getting caught in lies she has told MULTIPLE TIMES!!!!

Jake, California   April 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Pathetic recycling Hillary. Do something better or quit!

Jared   April 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Yeah, YOU said that Michigan and Florida's votes should be discounted and ignored…oh wait…that's when you thought you were going to win. Ooops.

Tom Jaleski   April 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Does she think we don't remember she signed the agreement not to count Florida and Michigan when she was winning? It is like she thinks we are all idiots!

PAUL PROVIDENCE RI   April 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Lets change the rules again, You know when the DNC made these rules they all agreed to it. Now Hillary needs these votes, so lets change the rules. I also hope that all these States that did change their date, really didn't have to. Look at what has happen to all of these so called need to be first States. They have made a mess of this process. What would be fair, if the just split them 50\50. Done deal and they get seated. I feel it will be " See You In Court."

hillaryfor2008   April 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

yeah great, thanks for playing

RENEA,PLYMOUTH,MI   April 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

YOU GAVE UP MI AND FL BACK IN FALL WHEN YOU SIGNED A PLEDGE NOT TO SEAT THE DELEGATES. YOU THAN SAID THOSE PRIMARYS MEAN NOTHING. IF YOU WANTED THE VOTERS TO BE HEARD YOU SHOULD HAVE FOUGHT AGAINST MI AND FL MOVING THERE PRIMARY UP! I LIVE IN MICHIGAN WHERE MY GOVENER AND MY SENATOR CAME OUT EARLY TO SUPPORT YOU.IT WAS MY GOVENER WHO HAD THE BALLOTS PRINTED THAT LEFT YOUR NAME ON IT.IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA IT WAS ONE OF THE DEMOCRATICS WHO SUPPORT YOU WHO INTRODUCED THE BILL THAT MOVED THE PRIMARY IN THAT STATE. SO I AM SORRY HILLARY I BLAME YOU AND YOUR COHORTS FOR THIS MESS!

Rick   April 5th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I saw her speech today and it was brilliant. Solid solutions and great explanations on how to follow through with her plans. I was very impressed with how far she went with her thoughts and plans. It seemed like it was much more than a feel good, lift me up kind of speech.

I have heard them both now here in Oregon and it's clear to me who will really get things done. That is Hillary. She now has my vote.

Airman 4 Obama   April 5th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

“Some say their votes should be ignored, and discounted…well I have a different view.” So, is there anyone out there who believes she would be saying this if everyone was on the ballots and campaigned in each state? Since she won by default, of course she's pressing for the delegates to be seated. However, if the table was turned and Obama won these states, she'd be crying foul if they were seated. Just stop already, Hillary.

ben   April 5th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

If Hillary realy means she wants to protect the rights of all the voters to have their votes counted, then she should state loud and clear that if Obama has the most votes, and has the most delegates, she will inform all super delegates not to vote for her and overturn the votes she says she is trying to protect.!!!!!!!!!

phillykat   April 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Barack Obama is the only viable candidate!!! Barack the vote!!!

Bryan   April 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

""""""""" Hillary stay strong and Fight the Fight !!! """""""""""
You have more supporters behind you then you think!

The side that wins is not the one with the larger Army or most money !!!
The side that wins is the one with the """BETTER INFORMATION""""
and know how to use it.

tonybama   April 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This is the Clintonian 2012 stategy. Weaken Obama so he loses in November, this way Hillary only has to wait four years to run again.

This is right in line with all the Clinton's have done since Bill's second term expired - "move" to New York, lend only token luke warm support to Kerry in 04, vote in favor of the Iraq War.

As to having a different view for Mich and Fla, funny how this view has evolved due to circumstances.

Wake up Democrats in Pennsylvania. Lets get behind our eventual nominee so we can start fighting the real fight in November.

Paul   April 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The rules are the rules Both Clinton and Obama knew that the vote would not be counted. So way now !!!!! Becouse HRC is behind. If the tides were the other way and Obama was yelling about setting them. She would be yelling sham on you obama for tring to brake the rules. why will she not take a 50/50 split and sit both states. thats becouse if they do that and then spilt all the rest of the races Obama goes over the 2025. We all know she lies alot but she not stupid

cmb   April 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Why is Hillary saying that North Dakota delegates shouldn't be seated at the convention because she says that state vote republican, so what every vote count and North Dakota should be seated at the convention.

Tom   April 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Conveniently overlooks the fact Florida and Michigan ignored directions from the DNC, isn't Clinton a member of the Democratic party? Or don't rules and standards count with the Clintons?

I used to be a Democrat   April 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hillary is right once again. Stay in the race all the way to the convention, Hillary. Never give in.

Tim in Canada   April 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

There is a difference between want and need. For example, some days we don't want to go to work but we need to, we have to. Sometimes we just don't have a choice. What is, is.

Lisa (Beaverton, OR)   April 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I was there to hear her speech this morning. There was a sense in the crowd that the tide is turning for Hillary. The crowd was overflowing and over 1000 people were put in an overflow area. The support for Hillary here seems to be growing rapidly.
She also focused heavily on energy independence and the creation of green jobs. We're for you here in Oregon, Hillary!

Leon   April 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Go Hillary! Good leaders like her and Bush remind us why persistence is important.

Joseph, Menlo Park CA   April 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

There's a difference between being a quitter and recognizing when the country is more important than yourself. Clinton cannot possibly win the popular vote in the primary, whether or not Florida and Michigan are included. So what exactly is she not "quitting"? The hope that the super-delegates will overrule the popular sentiment of the country's democrats?

44th**45th   April 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I sure am glad the Clintons are on our side go Dems,
Go Clinton 08!
FIGHT HILLARY WE ARE WITH ALL ***********THE WAY! SHE CAN FIGHT, SHE CAN WIN, AND SHE CAN LEAD!!!!!!!

victor   April 5th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

i'm Hilary's supporter but i think she should quit at this stage; i think if she quit now she can still emerge as the most powerfull woman in the U S but if she waits till the end she may lose all.

Stephen   April 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

She is a fighter… a fighter for the American people

NickSanDiego   April 5th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

And I won't QUIT trying to create a bigger GASH in the party till it works for me. I Will not QUIT telling the same lie until EVERYBODY believes it and gives me my way!!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa

brainless Clinton supporter   April 5th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Oh those Clintons and their crazy pranks and antics! I just love them!
They are so funny and such good hearted people. Bill is so funny when and such a good speaker. Everything he says is so accurate and those bad reporters ask him questions and then he points in their faces and he gets mad and acts like a red faced pit bull dog. Chelsea is so intelligent and such a beautiful girl. Hillary has championed so many causes to help the American people. I don't know why people don't understand that it is her turn to be president. And that mean old Barrack Obama is a bad man! Doesn't he know he can't win? I am poor and uneducated but I am still going to send them more of my money. They need it because they said so! Duh…

cmb   April 5th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hillary Hillary Hillary just stop you are a pathetic lair every thing you say and do is a big fat LIE.

Anonymous   April 5th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Hillary should concede gracefully and be a lady for once. Her loud and obnoxious rants are irritating especially when you know she's a liar and can't be trusted. She's wasting valuable time and delaying the proper preparation for the convention. Sen Obama is the best candidate who's not politically contaminated and has the peoples interest at heart. The Clintons want to get back in the white house to thumb their noses at the world and continue their shady practices. What REALLY happened to Mr Foster and the other 4 people who lost their lives around the Clintons? How much of their millions is blood money? Why would she rally to pardon drug dealers for family members and will she continue to sell her position if in the white house? Will Bill continue to use the white house as a brothel and make the U.S. the joke of the world? The Americans shouldn't have to worry about these things any longer-once is enough! We need to move forward with Sen Obama for positive change in the lives of Americans and to regain worldly respect.

NickNas   April 5th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I don't quit…

Lieing

Hiding

Decieveing

Evading

Yea yea Hillary WE KNOW, WE KNOW!!

Alice   April 5th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

You should.

For Obama   April 5th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

nope she just goes down burning crashing and BOOM! I think its a waste of money to keep on trying t o win when you are destined to lose. Its really a wasted when the economy is doing so terrible, this rich woman who wants to be president is spending money needlessly. She really is for blue collar workers eh? Must be nice she could spend her millions left for the campaign to save a few families instead that she says she cares so deeply for who lost their homes or jobs etc. I know that is what I would do.

Latina Here   April 5th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Good for Hillary…I will donate more today!

sheanne   April 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

" A WOMAN IS LIKE A TEA BAG. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG SHE IS UNTIL YOU PUT HER IN HOT WATER"
(a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt)

And I tell you that Clinton is one strong woman!! Don't give up on us; we need you to fix the mess that Bush made. Obama will only divide us and lead us down a path of chaos.

CLINTON '08

Cris-Austin, TX   April 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I hope CNN actually posts my thoughts this time…

I truly believe that after the last lie Clinton was called on she should quit. She lied about her story where she talks about the poor young lady who died after giving birth to a stillborn child. She claims the poor woman didn't have health insurance and was refused care if she didn't cough up $100, which is an arbiturary figure to begin with. It turns out the hospital has refuted the claim and has told the actual story. The poor woman was never refused treatment and she indeed did have insurance. She did die, unfortunatly, from complications.

I am fed up with this woman using stories of personal pain that she exagerates to epic proportions for her personal gain.

I am also tired of her claims that FL and MI need to be sat. She, along with the rest of the candidates, signed a pledge to not campaign in those states and Obama and Edwards went as far as pulling their names off the ballot in MI. She also said in January before either state voted that it was clear that the elections they were holding weren't going to count towards anything. Now that she is trying to hold on by the hair on her chin, she is shrilly crying for the seating of those delegations. Senator Obama has always said that he would like the delegations of those two states sat at the conventions as well, but that they should not have an impact of the final outcome of the primaries. They broke the rules and they should now pay the consequences. If anyone disenfranchised the voters of those states, it was their own representatives and party leaders. Maybe they'll think about that next time those people are up for election…The people of FL and MI need to remember that their are 48 other states in the union that did not break the rules!

The madness needs to end…

Ian   April 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It is quite amazing how Hillary has positioned the Florida and Michigan issue as something she cares deeply about. Back in November she positioned placing her name on the Michigan ballot as strategic move for facing the Republicans. She won Michigan at 53% while effectively running against herself. This at a time when she, and most of us, presumed that she would sew up the nomination effortlessly without needing votes from either of Michigan or Florida. Her caring is self-serving, insults the intelligence of the American voter, and amounts to no more than yet another desperate Hillary move.

The stone that Hillary refused has become her cornerstone.

Canonsburg, PA   April 5th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

What she meant was "I don't quit….lying".

Noans   April 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Who cares? Let Bill keep wagging that finger of his and yelling at people with his red face while attempting to intimidate anyone supporting Obama. It won't do Bill or Hillary any good. Even some of their own supporters are tired of their strong arm tactics. What's amazing is that Bill and Hillary actually think they are the heirs apparent to the Presidency and deserve it no matter what. Keep smearing Obama, Senator Clinton and keep turning to Fox Noise, as Senator Clinton is now doing. It still won"t change her second rate standing in votes and delegates. I'll be glad when Senator Clinton stops obsessing about her ambition to become president and gets behind the party so that Obama can win the White House. But of course, it's obvious by Senator Clinton's actions an statements, that she would rather see McCain in the White House for one term so she can run again in 2012. Not going to happen Hillary.

McCain/Clinton-08…..

Obama/Richardson 08, Obama/Bloomberg- 08, Obama/ Elizabeth Edwards 08….. Hey Elizabeth Edwards would make a great VP on the ticket with Obama!!!! Yeah, Elizabeth Edwards as VP!!!!

Concerned Canadian   April 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Too bad Barack Obama doesn't feel Florida and Michigan will be important if he's the Democratic nominee…that will be his downfall…oh well so much for his 'judgment'.

AC   April 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Why should she quit? She is more qualified and the race is a dead heat. Obama campaign would love to see this happen. Everything else was so easy. The media's bias against Hillary: CNN, MSNBC, Keith Oberman (whose show I used to tape but will never watch again, Anderson Cooper and the worst of them all: Knock Um Back Jack Cafferty. Every viewer opinion question is geared to produce an anti Clinton response. Welcome PA and the rest of the remaining states where Hillary will close the door on BO's fantasy. A vote for Obama is MCCain in thew White House in 2008. MCCain will only be a one term President and is a very moderate Republican, not a Bush Republican. It will be so very easy to pull the lever for MCain in November. Hope all the Hillary supporters do the same if she is cheated out of the nomination by male chavinists and the medai who thinks it is more of a story for them to have an African American nominee than a Woman.

Talya in PA   April 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I think we get the picture Hillary. At this point I don't think anybody thinks you will or should quit. However, you should stop the dirty attacks at the frontrunner in your party and work towards a solution for MI and FL rather than bringing up the fact that you won there every 5 seconds. I could have won there too if I was the only one on the ballot.

Dadedi   April 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Quit now, you are not going anywhere and stop claiming that Barack Obama cannot win the general election. We now know that you would not vote for a black man but bear in mind that there are white voters like me who are willing to vote for Barack. Go home Clinton! Go make millions!
Obama 08!

GAM   April 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I think Hillary has been coming the Mike Huckebee of the Democratic Party.

George Jones   April 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I've decided to switch parties and become a Republican. The fact that there are super "super delegates", that actually have sway over more than a couple of delegates is ridiculous. Why does some guy that runs the Democratic party in California control 5 other Super Delegates? I'm tired of hearing how Clinton and Obama are now courting these "Super" people……

CHERYL   April 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I FEEL LIKE HILLARY IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CARES IF OUR VOTES ARE COUNTED!!!!!!

I KNOW OBAMA DOESN'T!

IF HE DID HE WOULD AGREE TO COUNT THEM!!!!!!!!

I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR THIS LIAR!!!!!!!!

MY VOTE GOES TO HILLARY!!!!!!!

KLS79   April 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Go Hillary! I listened to her speak in NC, and she was brilliant. She actually took questions from the audience and didn't shield herself behind teleprompters and pre-written speeches. She knows the answers and the solutions.

Mike J   April 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Hillary says count ALL the votes but she never agrees to abide by the will of the voters or accept the results of the votes!!!
Hillary wants to count all the votes and then disenfranchise 30 million democractic votes by having supers overturn the election for her.
We have had eight years of this kind of "experience" its time for a CHANGE!

Pat Va   April 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Hillary..YOU, MI and FL did not stick by the rules that you all agreed upon more than a year ago and now that things are on a downward spriral for you, you want to to change them in order for you to have an advantage.

Tables turned….if this was Senator Obama's campaign attempting something like this, you, Bill and all of your minions…uh, supporters, would be up in arms. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if there wouldn't be a little "sniper fire" aimed at Senator Obama from your camp.

Grow up and get a life…this is what it is!!! Learn to play by the rules from the onset!!!

Jose   April 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Senator Clinton should not quit! She should continue to fight on as she is the best qualified to serve as our next president.

I for one, being a life long democrat, will not be voting in November if she is not the democratic nominee. I would rather sit the election out or vote for the other party (regarless of how I feel about another Republican in office).

The Mispeak Corrector   April 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

. . . .There are some politicians who don't quit. We have to stop them.

Clinton, Bush , Clinton, Bush, Clinton, Bush . . . .Change . . .Obama.

Yes We Can.
Change for We the People.

Stewart from North Carolina   April 5th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

She don't quit, but she sure likes to tell fibs…here she goes again:

"Also Saturday, Clinton campaign officials acknowledged that an anecdote Clinton has made a staple of her stump speech in recent weeks may not have been true and wasn't thoroughly checked for accuracy before she began repeating it on the campaign trail.

Since competing in Ohio's March 4 primary, Clinton has shared the story of an Ohio woman who worked in a pizza parlor and died after giving birth to a stillborn child. The woman was uninsured, Clinton said, and twice denied medical care at a local hospital because she couldn't pay a $100 fee.

Clinton said she learned of the story from a deputy sheriff whose home she visited while campaigning in Ohio. She told the story as recently as late Friday, at a rally in Grand Forks, N.D.

Officials with O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio, have disputed the story, saying the woman, Trina Bachtel, was insured and did receive care through an obstetric practice affiliated with the hospital, The New York Times reported Saturday."

Jazz   April 5th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Hillary is TOO LEGIT to QUIT !!

" a government of the people, by the people, for the people…."
Get the picture Howard Dean? Punish Dean not FL and MI voters!

Shirley   April 5th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary must be delusion