Comments on: Blitzer: Is Clinton ahead in the only count that matters? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Shawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849554 Shawn Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:12:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849554 This is all getting old...Everyone's trying to find a way to keep Barack out...Hillary is sadistic...she's a liar...she's flip flopped so many times during her campaign...but if they don't follow the popular vote and the super delegates give her the nod...it will truly show...just how much we're still in the times of old...and I know you guys know what I mean...I'm just saying it in a nice way... This is all getting old...Everyone's trying to find a way to keep Barack out...Hillary is sadistic...she's a liar...she's flip flopped so many times during her campaign...but if they don't follow the popular vote and the super delegates give her the nod...it will truly show...just how much we're still in the times of old...and I know you guys know what I mean...I'm just saying it in a nice way...

]]> By: boom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849553 boom Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:11:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849553 Obama is unelectable in November. TYhat's a fact - no matter how many states, pledged CAUCUS delegates, votes or promises of "change" he invokes - the fact remains, he stands virtually no chance in November. And it's unfortunate that neither his supporters nor superdelegates who are siding with him can see that. Obama is unelectable in November.

TYhat's a fact – no matter how many states, pledged CAUCUS delegates, votes or promises of "change" he invokes – the fact remains, he stands virtually no chance in November.

And it's unfortunate that neither his supporters nor superdelegates who are siding with him can see that.

]]> By: Zoltan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849552 Zoltan Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:11:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849552 What's your point Wolf? It's very easy to make numbers work for you if you can spin it the right way. You show a few numbers that favored Clinton and suggest that those numbers show she's winning in what really matters?!? Too bad for her, the numbers that REALLY count strongly favor Obama. Those numbers are the number of delegates, and i don't think you are going to convince the DNC to change their selection process at this point in the game, so just cut it out with your stupid biased commentary. What's your point Wolf? It's very easy to make numbers work for you if you can spin it the right way. You show a few numbers that favored Clinton and suggest that those numbers show she's winning in what really matters?!? Too bad for her, the numbers that REALLY count strongly favor Obama. Those numbers are the number of delegates, and i don't think you are going to convince the DNC to change their selection process at this point in the game, so just cut it out with your stupid biased commentary.

]]> By: Steve from New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849551 Steve from New Jersey Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:11:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849551 I am a Clinton supporter, despite my young age, which makes many think I like Obama, which I do, but my support lies more with her. While I despise the Electoral College system and think it should be based on the popular vote, the President will be decided by the EC. Be that as it may, I think Hillary has a strong case. She needs to be careful though not to sound as if she wants to drown out the cries of the popular vote. If Democrats want to win in November, they need to win the big states such as Ohio, Texas, Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, etc. She can definitely carry those states, with the exception of Texas. Obama will have more of a struggle in Texas, California, Ohio, and Florida. I think we need to be smart about this without disenfranchising people. I will support whatever candidate wins the Democratic nomination, but we do need to be smart about this. I am a Clinton supporter, despite my young age, which makes many think I like Obama, which I do, but my support lies more with her. While I despise the Electoral College system and think it should be based on the popular vote, the President will be decided by the EC. Be that as it may, I think Hillary has a strong case. She needs to be careful though not to sound as if she wants to drown out the cries of the popular vote. If Democrats want to win in November, they need to win the big states such as Ohio, Texas, Florida, California, New York, New Jersey, etc. She can definitely carry those states, with the exception of Texas. Obama will have more of a struggle in Texas, California, Ohio, and Florida. I think we need to be smart about this without disenfranchising people. I will support whatever candidate wins the Democratic nomination, but we do need to be smart about this.

]]> By: TRACY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849547 TRACY Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:11:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849547 I came to this country during Peter Jennings on television and I miss those day everyday! I came to this country during Peter Jennings on television and I miss those day everyday!

]]> By: Lucas Dahlin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849544 Lucas Dahlin Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849544 Then by that reasoning why have the smaller states vote at all? I'm pretty sure it's the Clinton campaign that advocates every vote counting so that nobody is disenfranchised. Then by that reasoning why have the smaller states vote at all? I'm pretty sure it's the Clinton campaign that advocates every vote counting so that nobody is disenfranchised.

]]> By: l. hawks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849543 l. hawks Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849543 Not controversial, just common sense. Not controversial, just common sense.

]]> By: Denville http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849541 Denville Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849541 No! How dos Hillary say every vote should count and in the same breath say that the “pledged delegated” can do whatever they want and small people/state don’t matter and not one reporter have call her on it? No! How dos Hillary say every vote should count and in the same breath say that the “pledged delegated” can do whatever they want and small people/state don’t matter and not one reporter have call her on it?

]]> By: Kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849539 Kevin Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849539 What's wrong Wolf? All the negative news about Hillary this weekend wasn't to your liking, so you decided to comment on THIS non-issue? You are so transparent. What's wrong Wolf? All the negative news about Hillary this weekend wasn't to your liking, so you decided to comment on THIS non-issue?

You are so transparent.

]]> By: NW Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849538 NW Independent Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849538 I have to admit, the arguement holds some merits. Especially in light of the FL & MI votes. Both of these are key swings for the Dems. and not looking very good for Obama in the general. I have to admit, the arguement holds some merits. Especially in light of the FL & MI votes. Both of these are key swings for the Dems. and not looking very good for Obama in the general.

]]> By: KLM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849536 KLM Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849536 No and please quit trying to make it look close, Wolfe. If Clinton was ahead in pledged delegates, popular vote and most states won then all of you would've written him off. No and please quit trying to make it look close, Wolfe. If Clinton was ahead in pledged delegates, popular vote and most states won then all of you would've written him off.

]]> By: glhf http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849535 glhf Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:10:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849535 No because it's a democrat race. When you include republicans and independants...many of those blue states go red if Clinton is the nominee. Obama, on the other hand, turns many red states blue. It should be obvious who the nominee should be. No because it's a democrat race. When you include republicans and independants...many of those blue states go red if Clinton is the nominee. Obama, on the other hand, turns many red states blue. It should be obvious who the nominee should be.

]]> By: Towhappy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849532 Towhappy Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:09:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849532 Just more spin but I am glad to know that America is not buying that one. Just more spin but I am glad to know that America is not buying that one.

]]> By: Jeff Radun http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849531 Jeff Radun Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:09:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849531 It is an argument. I do not know if it will hold up, but add in Florida and Michigan and she has even more than 219 Electoral College votes There is another problem, and a strong argument. It seems that more of Hillary's supporters will vote for McCain or not vote at all if Obama gets the nomination. Then there is the states Obama won that many republicans were allowed to vote in and they voted only for Obama to stop Hillary. These republicans will vote for McCain in the general It is an argument.
I do not know if it will hold up, but add in Florida and Michigan and she has even more than 219 Electoral College votes

There is another problem, and a strong argument. It seems that more of Hillary's supporters will vote for McCain or not vote at all if Obama gets the nomination.

Then there is the states Obama won that many republicans were allowed to vote in and they voted only for Obama to stop Hillary. These republicans will vote for McCain in the general

]]> By: COUSINVINNIE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849530 COUSINVINNIE Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:09:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849530 I used to love the Clinton's, but if they can't win according to the rules, then Hillary is not worthy to be President or VP, so that leaves McCain't. C'mon Billary, you guys are destroying yourselves with your own narcissism. It's not at all becoming. Win the right way or lose gracefully and be the VP we need. I used to love the Clinton's, but if they can't win according to the rules, then Hillary is not worthy to be President or VP, so that leaves McCain't. C'mon Billary, you guys are destroying yourselves with your own narcissism. It's not at all becoming. Win the right way or lose gracefully and be the VP we need.

]]> By: TR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849528 TR Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:09:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849528 It's a desperate point and said that you BUY into it. It's a desperate point and said that you BUY into it.

]]> By: CG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849526 CG Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849526 The argument is illogical; winning a primary is no indication of winning a general election. A democrat will win in every state that holds a democrat primary because democrats are voting for democrats. However, a democrat will not win in every state in a general election because democrats, republicans, and independents are voting for either the democrat candidate or the republican candidate. For instance, a democrat will absolutely win in the democrat primary in Texas. And in fact, a democrat won in the Texas primary. However, the democrat who won in Texas is not guaranteed to win in Texas in a general election. Indeed, it is highly likely the democrat will lose in Texas during a general election because Texas voters overwhelmingly vote for the republican candidates on the state and national level. The argument is illogical; winning a primary is no indication of winning a general election.

A democrat will win in every state that holds a democrat primary because democrats are voting for democrats.

However, a democrat will not win in every state in a general election because democrats, republicans, and independents are voting for either the democrat candidate or the republican candidate.

For instance, a democrat will absolutely win in the democrat primary in Texas. And in fact, a democrat won in the Texas primary. However, the democrat who won in Texas is not guaranteed to win in Texas in a general election. Indeed, it is highly likely the democrat will lose in Texas during a general election because Texas voters overwhelmingly vote for the republican candidates on the state and national level.

]]> By: Joyce in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849525 Joyce in Florida Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849525 Yes, Senator Clinton has won the big states. So what if Obama won more states? I really don't care. What is important is that Senator Clinton is the stronger candidate by far. Obama is all words but haven't seen much action. I think he has listened too long to tapes of famous people. He will NEVER measure up to them. Senator Hillary Clinton should be our nominee, period. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, Senator Clinton has won the big states. So what if Obama won more states? I really don't care. What is important is that Senator Clinton is the stronger candidate by far. Obama is all words but haven't seen much action. I think he has listened too long to tapes of famous people. He will NEVER measure up to them. Senator Hillary Clinton should be our nominee, period. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Letha, Sioux Falls, SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849523 Letha, Sioux Falls, SD Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849523 The argument maybe unusual but it would be correct. If the Electoral College makes the final choice of the president, they will do so again in the general election. Right now, I support Hillary but will vote McCain before I ever vote for Obama. Obama's record in the senate is weak and has no real showing of leadership. All I see is a good cheerleader at the game but no real offer of how he will fix the mess Bush got us into. McCain and Clinton do have strong records to back them up. The Electoral College in the end chooses the president based on each states votes. The argument maybe unusual but it would be correct. If the Electoral College makes the final choice of the president, they will do so again in the general election. Right now, I support Hillary but will vote McCain before I ever vote for Obama. Obama's record in the senate is weak and has no real showing of leadership. All I see is a good cheerleader at the game but no real offer of how he will fix the mess Bush got us into. McCain and Clinton do have strong records to back them up. The Electoral College in the end chooses the president based on each states votes.

]]> By: Leon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849521 Leon Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849521 Wolf, Do your numbers give the state of Texas to Hillary? It seems to me that giving her Texas would be a matter of debate because Obama actually ended up with more delegates coming out of Texas. Would that make a difference to your conclusion? Leon Toronto, Ontario Canada Wolf,

Do your numbers give the state of Texas to Hillary? It seems to me that giving her Texas would be a matter of debate because Obama actually ended up with more delegates coming out of Texas. Would that make a difference to your conclusion?

Leon
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

]]> By: adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849520 adam Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:08:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849520 I am sick and tired of hearing these type of comments from the Clinton campaign. When Florida and Michigan held their primaries early, bot her and Obama said they wouldn't campaign in the state and their delegates would not count. Now that Hillary is loosing and unable to catch Obama she is trying to get that reversed. The RULES ARE THE RULES! it Michigan and Florida wanted their votes to count they shouldn't have moved up their primaries! I am sick and tired of hearing these type of comments from the Clinton campaign. When Florida and Michigan held their primaries early, bot her and Obama said they wouldn't campaign in the state and their delegates would not count. Now that Hillary is loosing and unable to catch Obama she is trying to get that reversed. The RULES ARE THE RULES! it Michigan and Florida wanted their votes to count they shouldn't have moved up their primaries!

]]> By: Suzan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849518 Suzan Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:07:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849518 Obama needs to prove (NOT BRAG!!!!) that he is able to win the states which he has lost to Mrs. Clinton as well as swing states, otherwise, be a MAN, for the sake of the Party, and step aside. Obama needs to prove (NOT BRAG!!!!) that he is able to win the states which he has lost to Mrs. Clinton as well as swing states, otherwise, be a MAN, for the sake of the Party, and step aside.

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849515 Sean Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:07:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849515 So there you go America. Clinton doesn't care about your vote. The popular vote doesn't count. They only thing that counts is whatever will get the Clintons back into office. Wake up America! You don't matter to them. In any given day, Hillary says she's not dropping out because she feels that every vote counts, while her campaign is making the argument that the popular vote doesn't count. And if the popular vote doesn't count, then your vote doesn't count. And once again we find Hillary lying to the American people. So there you go America. Clinton doesn't care about your vote. The popular vote doesn't count. They only thing that counts is whatever will get the Clintons back into office. Wake up America! You don't matter to them. In any given day, Hillary says she's not dropping out because she feels that every vote counts, while her campaign is making the argument that the popular vote doesn't count. And if the popular vote doesn't count, then your vote doesn't count. And once again we find Hillary lying to the American people.

]]> By: rd dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849514 rd dallas Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:07:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849514 This argument incorrectly presupposes that Obama won't carry those states where Clinton won the primary - often by a small margin. It also presupposes that She will win in the general election in those states. I thought this strawman argument had lost steam a couple of week's ago because everyone knows the primary is not an indicator of the general election. Why has'nt BLitzer blogged on Penn? 109million? I think CNN is trying to hard to keep the Clintons' chances alive. This argument incorrectly presupposes that Obama won't carry those states where Clinton won the primary – often by a small margin. It also presupposes that She will win in the general election in those states. I thought this strawman argument had lost steam a couple of week's ago because everyone knows the primary is not an indicator of the general election. Why has'nt BLitzer blogged on Penn? 109million? I think CNN is trying to hard to keep the Clintons' chances alive.

]]> By: Amanda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849510 Amanda Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:06:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849510 The Clinton campaign will do anything to win, even if it means writing their own rule book. Amazing! The Clinton campaign will do anything to win, even if it means writing their own rule book. Amazing!

]]> By: Alston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849507 Alston Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:06:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849507 ..and thats all the Clinton camp could come up with? Its not like she won some of the states with a thumping majority.. Talk about clutching at straws. ..and thats all the Clinton camp could come up with?

Its not like she won some of the states with a thumping majority..

Talk about clutching at straws.

]]> By: Xavier of Saint Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849506 Xavier of Saint Louis, MO Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:06:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849506 Oh please! The Clinton's have tried to change this game whenever it’s convenient for them. They are loosing in every category, with the exception of super delegates and Obama is slowly overtaking Hillary in that category also. I’m just surprise people is still supporting this lying person who obviously would stop at nothing to win this election. She’s basically doing the same thing Bush did to Gore. . . no matter what, win at all cost. Even if you have to cheat, lie and deceive the American people. People wake up! Oh please! The Clinton's have tried to change this game whenever it’s convenient for them. They are loosing in every category, with the exception of super delegates and Obama is slowly overtaking Hillary in that category also. I’m just surprise people is still supporting this lying person who obviously would stop at nothing to win this election. She’s basically doing the same thing Bush did to Gore. . . no matter what, win at all cost. Even if you have to cheat, lie and deceive the American people. People wake up!

]]> By: Shelley in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849504 Shelley in NC Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:06:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849504 2000 is the reason we should have gotten rid of the Electoral College and go solely by popular vote. 2000 is the reason we should have gotten rid of the Electoral College and go solely by popular vote.

]]> By: Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849497 Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849497 This is silly math. Recent polls show that Obama has a better chance of beating McCain in California than Hillary. I wish Clinton would stop perpetuating the idea that Obama will lose in November. This is silly math. Recent polls show that Obama has a better chance of beating McCain in California than Hillary. I wish Clinton would stop perpetuating the idea that Obama will lose in November.

]]> By: Fonzi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849496 Fonzi Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849496 Addition to comment above; Polls in the "small"states Obama won show him leading McCain while Hillary lags behind McCain. If Hillary can not win these republican leading states in the primary how can she win them against McCain come November? Addition to comment above;
Polls in the "small"states Obama won show him leading McCain while Hillary lags behind McCain. If Hillary can not win these republican leading states in the primary how can she win them against McCain come November?

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849494 Richard Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849494 Does not matter Dems will win in 2008. Bush has wrecked the republican party. sadly I am a republican Does not matter Dems will win in 2008. Bush has wrecked the republican party. sadly I am a republican

]]> By: Matt from Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849491 Matt from Oregon Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849491 Wolf, Everytime I hear this argument from the Clinton camp I cringe. Just another example of the Clinton camp attempting to move the goal posts. Matt Wolf,

Everytime I hear this argument from the Clinton camp I cringe. Just another example of the Clinton camp attempting to move the goal posts.

Matt

]]> By: The truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849489 The truth Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849489 Words of the deperate. Times running and and they are pulling on twigs not to be sucked in by the quick sand. Hopefully this latest evil move will not gain any ground. Words of the deperate. Times running and and they are pulling on twigs not to be sucked in by the quick sand. Hopefully this latest evil move will not gain any ground.

]]> By: Bob, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849487 Bob, DC Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849487 It's a stupid and moot point as well. The nominee is chosen based on delegates. Period. It's a stupid and moot point as well. The nominee is chosen based on delegates. Period.

]]> By: chris kurland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849486 chris kurland Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849486 If this happens I'll switch to the republican party. Hillary better no try to STEAL this election from Barack Obama. How would it look if the democratic party took the nomination of a black man away because they don't think he is electable> Hillary should be ashamed for even proposing this absurd idea. If this happens I'll switch to the republican party. Hillary better no try to STEAL this election from Barack Obama. How would it look if the democratic party took the nomination of a black man away because they don't think he is electable> Hillary should be ashamed for even proposing this absurd idea.

]]> By: Will in Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849485 Will in Virginia Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849485 Just another spin on things from Clinton supporters. They are trying desperately to make the public see things their way. I think we the public are smarter than they think! Just another spin on things from Clinton supporters. They are trying desperately to make the public see things their way. I think we the public are smarter than they think!

]]> By: Venus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849483 Venus Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849483 Hillary is behind no matter how CNN or Hillary try to move the post! If Hillary was ahead - I am sure that would be the news! Hillary is behind no matter how CNN or Hillary try to move the post!
If Hillary was ahead – I am sure that would be the news!

]]> By: stranger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849481 stranger Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849481 Blitzer, I can't believe ypu can bring this as an issue- it is extremely funny. Just a joke for the media. Every vote counts! Sometimes clinton's and supporters claim, we shouldn't supress people's vote and then they come around and say, small states don't count. The game is all about delegate lead. Otherwise Obama didn't need to compaign in 50 states. Unfortunately her compaign focused on big states. That doesn't mean the rules change by her compaign. The sad thing is the media picks nonsens and talk about it. I am sorry she is finished. First they lowere the bar to popular vote and now to this. Blitzer, I can't believe ypu can bring this as an issue- it is extremely funny. Just a joke for the media.

Every vote counts! Sometimes clinton's and supporters claim, we shouldn't supress people's vote and then they come around and say, small states don't count. The game is all about delegate lead. Otherwise Obama didn't need to compaign in 50 states. Unfortunately her compaign focused on big states. That doesn't mean the rules change by her compaign. The sad thing is the media picks nonsens and talk about
it.

I am sorry she is finished. First they lowere the bar to popular vote and now to this.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849480 Michael Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:05:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849480 Well I know for a simple fact, that if it's Clinton and McCain - I no longer have to worry about voting for either of those 2 factions. A woman voted the most corrupt politician of 2007, and a Man who has sold his integrity for a chance at the big chair. No Thanks to both. I pray for this nation that neither Clinton or McCain win. I have little hope for Obama, But little is better then despair. its a controversial point her camp makes because she is desperate to win, Nothing more, nothing less. Well I know for a simple fact, that if it's Clinton and McCain – I no longer have to worry about voting for either of those 2 factions. A woman voted the most corrupt politician of 2007, and a Man who has sold his integrity for a chance at the big chair. No Thanks to both. I pray for this nation that neither Clinton or McCain win. I have little hope for Obama, But little is better then despair.

its a controversial point her camp makes because she is desperate to win, Nothing more, nothing less.

]]> By: Kay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849479 Kay Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849479 Why is CNN afaid to post my comments? I thought your news platform was fair and unbaised. Why is CNN afaid to post my comments? I thought your news platform was fair and unbaised.

]]> By: rachel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849478 rachel Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849478 it's also more of the "will do anything to win" strategy that americans can see right through. she is done. period. it's also more of the "will do anything to win" strategy that americans can see right through. she is done. period.

]]> By: hello http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849477 hello Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849477 That is very true. white voter of states which Obama won will never vote for him. and his pastor controversy will hurt him in general election then Hillary's Bosnia's story. also don't forget about rezko deal which will be going on at the time of general election. That is very true.
white voter of states which Obama won will never vote for him.
and his pastor controversy will hurt him in general election then Hillary's Bosnia's story.
also don't forget about rezko deal which will be going on at the time of general election.

]]> By: Patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849476 Patrick Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849476 Well, if that is the way Senator Clinton and her supporters feel then they should try to revise the Democratic primary rules for 2012 accordingly. Well, if that is the way Senator Clinton and her supporters feel then they should try to revise the Democratic primary rules for 2012 accordingly.

]]> By: LucieLee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849474 LucieLee Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849474 Gee, why don't we just make up the rules as we go along~~!! And just what would the "magic" number be if this were to happen?? Gee, why don't we just make up the rules as we go along~~!! And just what would the "magic" number be if this were to happen??

]]> By: Ross http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849473 Ross Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849473 Preposterous! She'd still lose the general election with this strategy! Preposterous! She'd still lose the general election with this strategy!

]]> By: gerry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849467 gerry Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:03:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849467 Pathetic journalism With all the negative news out of the Clinton campaign over the weekend, this is a serious "reach" at trying to make her look better. Come on Wolf, be a real journalist and quite playing the Clinton tune. Pathetic journalism

With all the negative news out of the Clinton campaign over the weekend, this is a serious "reach" at trying to make her look better.

Come on Wolf, be a real journalist and quite playing the Clinton tune.

]]> By: Eileen from Portland, Maine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849466 Eileen from Portland, Maine Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:03:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849466 Yes, I agree with the Clinton Camp. The rules need to be changed now and in a way that favors her. I like that stategy, if you can't win with the existing rules, fight to get them changed. Who cares if it is unfair. As she said at one of her rallies "winning, winning, winning, that is my measurement of success, winning." There are some who measure their worth and success in other ways, but I don't think those particular values will occur to her. Yes, I agree with the Clinton Camp. The rules need to be changed now and in a way that favors her. I like that stategy, if you can't win with the existing rules, fight to get them changed. Who cares if it is unfair. As she said at one of her rallies "winning, winning, winning, that is my measurement of success, winning." There are some who measure their worth and success in other ways, but I don't think those particular values will occur to her.

]]> By: Tim K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849464 Tim K Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:03:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849464 The main issue here isn't that she is ahead in electoral college count, it is that we still have an Electoral College. The only reason we have such an institution is, when our country was founded the founding fahters were afraid that not all citizens could be informed properly of the candidates for the presidency. In the digital era in which we live, people of the other side of the globe are informed on our candidates. Its an outdated system, and I think that there should be an amedment drafted to fix the problem. What type of system says, "Sorry will of the people, this might be your choice, but because of number allotments to states in the Electoral College, you really elected the other guy, (or girl?" It defeats the entire point of voting for the candidate who could best do the job, be they white, black, brown, purple or male or female! The main issue here isn't that she is ahead in electoral college count, it is that we still have an Electoral College. The only reason we have such an institution is, when our country was founded the founding fahters were afraid that not all citizens could be informed properly of the candidates for the presidency. In the digital era in which we live, people of the other side of the globe are informed on our candidates. Its an outdated system, and I think that there should be an amedment drafted to fix the problem. What type of system says, "Sorry will of the people, this might be your choice, but because of number allotments to states in the Electoral College, you really elected the other guy, (or girl?" It defeats the entire point of voting for the candidate who could best do the job, be they white, black, brown, purple or male or female!

]]> By: KG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849461 KG Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:03:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849461 Wolf, you are so pro-Hillary it makes me think they have paid you good money to support her on CNN. I can't watch CNN anymore because you are so biased! Wolf, you are so pro-Hillary it makes me think they have paid you good money to support her on CNN. I can't watch CNN anymore because you are so biased!

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/blitzer-is-clinton-ahead-in-the-only-count-that-matters/#comment-849455 Chuck Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:02:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6295#comment-849455 There difference between the Clinton strategy and the Obama strategy is that Obama already has real solid numbers behind him in pledged delegates, popular vote and most states won, whereas Hillary is claiming she will have numbers that are non-existent and that cannot be validated until a general election actually takes place. Hillary forgets some other numbers that like Obamas are real and already validated - Hillary's negatives. A report on this issue Mr. Blitzer (what might be) is a waste of your time and our time, and is obviously pro- Hillary , or at least a pro-keep this race going for the media's interest. The sky may fall in tomorrow too. There difference between the Clinton strategy and the Obama strategy is that Obama already has real solid numbers behind him in pledged delegates, popular vote and most states won, whereas Hillary is claiming she will have numbers that are non-existent and that cannot be validated until a general election actually takes place. Hillary forgets some other numbers that like Obamas are real and already validated – Hillary's negatives.

A report on this issue Mr. Blitzer (what might be) is a waste of your time and our time, and is obviously pro- Hillary , or at least a pro-keep this race going for the media's interest. The sky may fall in tomorrow too.

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