April 11, 2008
Posted: April 11th, 2008 05:37 AM ET

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 McCain is tied with both Clinton and Obama in a new poll.
McCain is tied with both Clinton and Obama in a new poll.

(CNN) - Barack Obama's once double-digit lead over John McCain in a hypothetical match-up has evaporated, according to a just released Associated Press poll.

Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are now statistically tied with McCain, suggesting the Arizona senator may be benefiting from the drawn out Democratic primary race.

In the latest survey, Clinton holds a 48-45 percent lead over McCain while Obama and McCain are even at 45 percent. Factoring the poll's 3 point margin of error, both Democrats are even with the presumptive Republican nominee.

But in an AP poll conducted last February, Obama held a 51-41 percent advantage to McCain. Clinton's lead over McCain was also outside the margin of error, 48-43 percent.

A key reason for McCain's rise is the apparent divisions between supporters of Obama and Clinton. Close to a quarter of Obama supporters reported they will back McCain if the Illinois senator fails to get the nomination, while a third of Clinton backers said they'd vote Republican if Obama is the Democratic nominee.

"Among other things, this poll shows that the extended fight for the Democratic nomination is starting to take a toll on the party's prospects in November," said Alan Silverleib, CNN Senior Political Researcher. "The divide between supporters of Clinton and Obama is growing, and the big winner is John McCain."

Speaking to reporters Thursday, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said he's not worried these divisions will hold up.

"All polls right now are worthless until after Labor Day," he said, adding, "It's not a phenomenon we’re worried about."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


Joe   April 10th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sadly, it seems that Hillary is on her way to being the new Nader. If the Dems lose the general election, which they couldn't have given away six months ago, people will likely end up blaming Hillary for prolonging the primaries unnecessarily and "costing" us the election. The longer she stays in, the more she hurts her (and Bills) legacy. What a shame.

Santosh-Philadelphia   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

It's very obvious McCain is the only candidate who has the moral character and leadership skill to be the President in such a serious time in our history.

People are finding out more and more that Obama and Clinton are 2 of teh same who represent more of the same tired old politics but with no solutions. McCain is the true outsider just as President Bush was in 2000.

Diing, Washinton, DC   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Remember Giuliani and Clinton led in all polls over the summer last year? This McCain surge will die down when the dust settle between the Democratic Party.

I need an Answer   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

What would it take for a Black Man to become President ?

no bama   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I've said it before... Obama wil NEVER win in Nov.

Hillary can and WILL win- Obama is the spoiler for the democrats.

His arrogance and ego know no limits

Andrew   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

This is no surprise. Obama is running against; Hillary, Bill, and John all at once. He is good but this is not currently a fair fight. Wait until he gets the nomination and is then matched one on one with McCain. Then we will see the numbers climb again in his favor.

Ricky   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

As a lifelong democrat I can proudly announce I will not only vote for McCain should the America hating Obama win, I will campaign for him. Democrats better vote for Hillary if they care who the next president is. A vote for Obama is a vote for McCain!

Veterans for Obama   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

THE DUDE speaks truth.

dave   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

as i have said more than once, the polls need to clearly show what percentage of independent voters is sampled.... if the indie percent is too low or nonexistent, then the poll is not worth anything at all...since indie voters are 30 percent of the US electorate, the polls need to have their representation in them, and not just poll registered repubs and registered dems,,,, but a lot of the polling firms seem to be oblivious to this very basic concept.... that said, mccain draws very well among indie voters, as does obama.... while HRC does not do nearly as well among indie voters as the two others.... and if the pollster does not have a correct percent allocated for indie voters,then the whole result is skewed....

RON   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

THE LAST THING WE NEED IS 4 YEARS OF HILARY AND BILL
CLINTON ESPECIALLY AFTER ALL THE QUESTIONABLE PRESS
THEY HAVE HAD LATELY!!! I CAN SEE A BUNCH OF PAY OFFS
OR WHAT HAVE YOU IF THEY END UP IN OFFICE

Real Change   April 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

For weeks we have been telling you that this protracted race will drive up Obama’s negatives and benefit McCain. Now the proof is in the pudding.

It’s true that it is early, and the real meaning of this poll is questionable, however, it’s a little Pollyanna to just dismiss it as meaningless also. I don’t know about the rest of you but I care enough to be alarmed by this.

Hillary has essentially been mathematically eliminated. Her only hope is that the super delegates overturn the popular vote and make her the nominee. Do you really think the African-American community and all the young people who voted for Obama would continue to identify themselves as Democrats and actually vote for Hillary if that happens? (And by the way your cock n bull argument about Michigan and Florida rings a little hollow when you’re willing to do that!) It would mean the end of the Democratic Party as we know it.

Hillary has no more chance of winning this nomination than John Edwards had when he did the right thing and dropped out, and not one single one of you Clinton supporters were shedding tears about how the Edwards supporters didn’t get to vote for him. This whole business is selfish beyond excuse at this point AND IT NEEDS…TO…STOP!

Here is the poll that proves it now. You are being called out! Are you really so mad about Hillary not winning that you will make McCain the next president? It time to stop all the bickering and fussing, and you people just sit down with yourselves and really ask yourselves that question. Because the time is here now.

tony, Mount Vernon, NY   April 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I'm a Hillary supporter and I WON'T vote for Obama under any circumstances!!!!!!! Also, the article title should be:

Clinton Can Beat McCain, Obama Can't

After all she still has a 3-point lead over McCain according to these numbers.

Photon Torpedo   April 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I keep hearing of all these different polls. Then there is the "Poll Of Polls". Is this some sort of diety poll? Or is it like the Lord Of The Rings.. "One Poll To Rule Them All!" LOL!!! Give me a break. Once the Democratic Primary is over then those polls will reflect a different number.

Yes We Can & Yes We Should!
Obama 08'

Photon Torpedo
Dallas, TX

no bama   April 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Drop out Obama- and let the best woman lead.

You have made enough noise just to boost your own ego.

You are destroying the democratic party.

Let Hillary reunite and lead us to victory in Nov.

Veterans for Obama   April 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Thanks Hillary...keep up the goodwork. Hopefully you will give it a rest after PA so we can mount a concerted offense/defense against the swift boaters.

Jason   April 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

You people need to stuff it because she's not going to drop out. So you can either bash her for staying in or support both candidates and vote democratic when the time comes. Everytime you say Clinton should quit hurts the party and helps McCain.

Reid   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Thankfully it will not be a three person race in November. Once MRS. EGOMANIAC finally accepts the math and withdraws Obama will trounce the Grumpy Old Man from the Republican side. For someone who makes fun of Bush's reluctance to accept science Hillary sure does exhibit many of GW's characteristics!

Steve Vick   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I would not believe these polls if my life depended on it. McCain is a crook in hiding, just like George Bush!

Obama will be our next president, unless something really stupid happens. And, know the republicans, they will do something really stupid – they're known for it.

Let's pray together!

Ian   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Does no one find it strange the media is already reporting the outcome of the November elections?

mel c   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Obama and Clinton are nearly identical when it comes to political ideology, so why would any Obama supporter vote for McCain over Clinton or vice versa?!? This race shouldn't be about personalities but about the issues. This country needs a president who will put America in the best place possible as they prepare to face our growing challenges. Someone who is prepared to stay in Iraq for as long as it takes is not that person... We have enough problems on the domestic front to start thinking about!

Bud Curtis   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I would like to weigh in as one of the 30% who will support McCain if Obama becomes the Democratic nominee. This is not because of sour grapes about not having my candidate chosen. I have been active in political campaigns for over 35 years, and most of the time my candidate is not elected.
I think that McCain is a moderate republican, not far to the right of Hillary, so he is not the worst candidate in the mix. However, Obama is way too far to the left of the political spectrum for me to support. Besides, I think he is not capable of winning in the general election, anyway, so this time I might even cast my vote for a candidate who actually wins.
Hope it is Hillary, though.
Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

kamenwati   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

This poll is absolute nonsense given the fact we are still six months away from the national election. McCain's campaign will go down in flames long before we get to November. The only thing that will make his candidacy implode even quicker is putting Condi Rice on the ticket as VP.

America is tired of war criminals and their criminal war.

JA Cook   April 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

STAY THE COURSE with John McCain

Josh   April 10th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Pro-war, pro-CFR, pro-North American Union McCain is ahead in the polls? Isn't this the guy who had no following and no money not too long ago? Who paid for and rigged the polls to make it look like he has support? No one supports McCain.

Ratgurl   April 10th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Polls, Schmolls. I don't believe ANY of them anymore, regardless of how good or bad they are.

Can any of them claim they are scientifically sound? Statistically significant? No? Let's all just vote already & be done with it!

wilma   April 10th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

The most telling fact from this poll, is that Obama lost a double digit lead, while at the same time, Hillary maintained hers'. If we are to believe, what the pundits keep repeating, that this race is damaging the democratic candidates........why did Hillary's numbers not go down drastically too? Because all the pundits,& so-called experts are totally wrong! This primary campaign is the best thing to happen in politics for decades. The one who emerges from this dogfight, will only be stronger not weaker.

Alex   April 10th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Let me sum up the democrats for you:

Hillary – Rural
Obama – Urban

Hillary – Old
Obama – Young

Hillary – Latinos
Obama – Blacks

Hillary – high school grads
Obama – college grads

Hillary – blue collar
Obama – white collar

Hillary – women
Obama – men (ok, not by much)

Seems like we've got a pretty divided party and McCain is the winner.

I'm for Obama, but I will vote for Hillary if by some miracle she wins the nomination. Let's rally around the candidate for the good of the party.

Tom   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I think people are beginning to realize that if you strip away all the politics, Hillary and Obama are more liberal than McCain is conservative. We need a moderate to unite the country and to bring us all together to get done what is right for America.

McCain is unwilling to sacrifice this country for the instant gratification crowd, he understands the difficulties in the middle east and understands the need to do the job right.

And the fact that he has more integrity in his left pinky finger than both his opponents combined is a big plus!

McCain '08

sophia nyc   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Divided we fall.

Cry me a river Dems   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Whaa Whaa Hillary is mistreated... Whaa Whaa If Obama doesn't win I vote McBush... Whaa Whaa if I don't get my way I'll ruin everyones day... This is stupid. If you are a Hillary supporter and then vote for McSame you are a being ridiculously childish. Same goes for Obama supporters who would switch to Bush Light if Obama gets beat in the Primary. Doesn't any one see that these two Democrats are almost the same on every issue. How can people support someone so furiously and then turn around and vote for everything the person they supported opposed? I don't get it. Makes me wonder if the Democratic party is even worth the effort any more. May be I'll just move to Canada.

Jim   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Sen Obama's supporters are Republicans, and they will vote for Sen.MCCain this Nov. The way you can tell is they are really mean, and really hate the clintons.

Michael   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Hillary, get out of the pool, your time is up. And if you had run a little cleaner campaign, you may have had a chance. People are tired of the same ole smear campaign techniques. And if you really wanted to smear things, just hire Karl Rove, he's the expert at smear and ruining reputations.

The only candidate being smeared in this campaign is Hillary. But Obama can act like he's above it, because it's the media that is doing his dirty work for him.

San Marino Chris   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Democrats, lets unite and deliver Hillary to the White House!

Marc Seattle Wash   April 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Thanks HIllary, your lies and deception will cost the Democrats the White House. Tanya is a bozo and would rather loose jobs and she must be a big supporter of NAFTA like Hillary and Bill. I hope you live in PA cause if Hillary is the next President, you will loose your job. Tanya K must also like Hillary's Health Care Plan. I wonder if Tanya K took a trip to Germany. They have the same plan that Hillary wants. Ask them how they feel about there Universal Health Care Plan. Tanya K, grow up and learn something for a change.

George   April 10th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama's lead over McCain disappeared because people are waking up to the fact he's all talk and no ideas, he has yet to put forth a single plan for anything. Recently on CNBC they were discussing how all Obama can do is talk and that is his political history, all fluff and no substance, when one commentator added "One of these days he's actually going to have an idea and it's probably going to be a bad one!"

Chyrel Wallace-Jackson, Chicago Illinois   April 10th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I too was a little misguided and threatened the unthinkable to back McCain should Obama fail to gain the democratic nomination. However, I've since come to my senses and am hopeful that fellow democrats/Americans will do the same. God knows I detest the idea of backing HRC should it come to that horrific possibility but i'd rather see a democrat in the white house rather than the nighmare prospect of another Republican who share's the current Commander In Chief George Busch's outlandish and devisive political agendas. Here's to hope that we can turn this around in November. It's time for the Democrats to follow suit and rally behind one nominee.

Former Obama Supporter   April 10th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Why isn’t there a post about Hillary gaining 3 superdelegates today? CNN made a huge deal when Obama gained one delegate last week. Come on. Why aren’t people outraged? This really isn’t fair. We finally have some good news and we don’t get any good press out of it. I am just really tired of how the media favors Obama.
Hillary or McCain.

yes you will   April 10th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama,
yes you will lose the election for us democrats if you steal the nomination from Hillary.

She is the most qualified and you are blocking the re-vote in the states she would easily carry.

Plus all the media hype can help gain you the nomination, but can't get you elected in Nov.

Nothing can stop Hillary Clinton. With all the sabotage and hate, she is still standing tall. You can barely hold your own with all the money, tricks, media support, celebrity efforts.

John   April 10th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

There you go,the chicken has come back to roost.I thought Obama said he can work with the republicans and independents?What happened?Obama's two digit lead over McCain has evaporated(not my words) Hillary meanwhile is leading McCain;statistical or none She is leading.Stardom is a myth when it comes to politics.The myth as far as Obama is concerned;is a thing of the past.The Obama supps.who find it difficult in accepting truth,are already whinningIOthers have the audacity of no Hope,asking Hillary to step down!No way.

F. Lynn   April 10th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Thanks Hillary for throwing the kitchen sink. You are the Democrates worst enemy. I garrentee I and my family of 7 voting age voters will not cast a ballot or waste on penny for you!

jobblyman   April 10th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Plain and simple, Obama is unelectable! Hillary can take the BIG states... you have to look at the Electoral College! Hillary takes those swing voters away from the Republicans. Just ask John Kerry how they vote...

Pro-Democracy   April 10th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I think it's time for another quick reminder...Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, ? Dynasty does not equal Democracy! We are the greatest nation in the world and we deserve better.

Obama '08

Eddie   April 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I love the knee jerk comments like " cannot possibly win. is the only hope the Democrats have." Remember, John Kerry was "more electable" in 2004 and see how well that worked.
What really bothers me most is there is very little difference between Hillary and Obama, but supporters of both (more so for Hillary if I remember correctly) think the other is an unacceptable president. Why? Hillary's record isn't that more extensive than Obama's. Obama's positions aren't that different from Hillary's.
Please tell me, other than your own petty attitude of "My candidate didn't win so I'm going to ruin your candidate's chances", what reason is there for a democrat to vote for McCain?

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   April 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

While I would not put too much weight into this poll, it does show that McCain has a competitive advantage for the time being as the sole Republican candidate. Once Obama knocks Hillary out of the competition once and for all, we will see the numers shift. Even if by some fluke of flukes Hillary wins the nomination, McCain will see this tie quickly erode.

John   April 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I am hoping for a McCain win in November, that will really screw the US economy and knock you arrogant sods right off your perch, with two expensive wars to fight, a recession if not a depression and a worthless piece of paper called the dollar.

JO   April 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Well ... people are finally realizing Nobama is nothing but hot air and going with an EXPERIENCED senator, McCain !!

McCain 2008

coco   April 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Everyone who supports McCain needs to really take a good look at him. He does have an anger problem and he has a terrible attitude toward women, particularly his wife. He will say or do anything to get elected, and then will just have a ball entertaining his lobbyist buddies in the office. His time has past, let this "warrior" go home. Everybody seems to think he's wonderful because he was a POW. Being a POW is something he was trained to do, it isn't something he should be rewarded for. Right now, our young people are shedding blood for a government in Iraq that kisses the president of Iran and thinks we should leave. Does McCain want us to leave? No. He's ranting away about honorable peace, still fighting with his Vietnam flashbacks. Give me a break. America, please wake up from this nightmare.

SUSAN   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I AM SICK OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT ENDING THE WAR. My entire family has always served in the military. I have a son in law who has done three tours in Iraq and will soon be going for a fourth. Same with a nephew. I have a daughter who is serving as an Arabic linguist also active duty. The military wants to come home, of course...but not at the expense of our security. The troops would much rather stay the course and fight this war over there than to have to defend us over here. We need to remember the troops in our prayers and hope for their safe return AFTER and only AFTER the Iraqi government is fully in control of their own country. My children are sacrificing now so their children won't have to.
Beware of Liberals POSING as Americans!!!

M Pinard   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hooray!
One day at a time .... different poll - same TREND - the ever-growing "silent majority" voice is reflected in additional polls ....
And it's only early April 2008....
Go, McCain!

Jeanne   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I'll wait for the primary to see how it turns out. The polls will change a dozen times or more between now & then.

walter tichana   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

McCain’s even with Obama is because of the very prolonged fight between senator Obama and Senator Clinton. At the same time Bush endorsed Gen. David Petraeus' advice of completing a limited withdrawal of combat troops by July but then impose a 45-day freeze before considering more possible cuts. This entire works to john McCain’s advantage to get his poll numbers up.....However this is temporary, over 4000 soldiers have been killed and the war is draining the economy down. He doesn’t know the difference between Sunnis and Shiites (The gangs of Beirut).His age will matter.
Obama will improve his image if he goes after the injustice in Zimbabwe elections.

Olivia   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Polls are polls.....imperfect counts that usually doesn't reflect the true numbers.

Just don't vote the media hype. Vote for the one person who will go a long way to turn this country around. She is READY....WILLING...ABLE!

Hillary/Edwards08

susants   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

If we Democrats lose this election, the Clintons will be toast for all the dirt they have thrown–whether she is the nominee or not.

ack2358   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Is that the best picture your could find of Hillary?

IAMWMD   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I hope you Hillary supporters don't honestly think there's gonna be a huge Democratic turnout in November if Camp Clinton steals this election which is next to impossible right now.

It will be the total opposite in November 2009, 2012 or any other time this divisive liar is on the ticket.

I was once a Clinton supporter but never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever will I vote for a Clinton again.

Obama 08

Babs   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Long before I was a Democrat, I was an American. The Democratic Party has given me a great lesson in loyalty this primary season, and I shall use those lessons learned in November if Obama is the candidate and vote for McCain without even holding my nose. I owe the Democratic Party nothing, but I owe America the best President I can give her, and that is no way, no how, Barack Obama.

Danny   April 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Oh......yeh 100% I am the one going to vote for John McCain if BHO get nominee for Democratic party. Obama going to be worst President like his cousin JWB so, don't believe was he said he not going to change and
he have no hope for Americans.

Hillary or McCain 08 President.

Jim   April 10th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Inside reports from within the Clinton campaign indicate that top advisers are encouraging a Third party run should the nomination go to Obama. The decision has not yet been made, but inside reports are that top advisers are encouraging such campaign in thevent she does not receive the nomination.

If this happens, many of the major Blue states have been won by Clinton, while Obama has had more success in Republican Red States. This could make for an interesting development if this happens. No major candidate has ever tried to run as an independent in this type scenario. This may not necessarily favor McCain as one would inititally suggest.

Tn   April 10th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

The Clintons have always been crooked and will continue to be crooked. That's their nature...plain and simple. If anyone denies it.... they are only fooling themselves and suckers

Mike   April 10th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Fellow Democrats, why don't we begin now to prove these polls wrong. They say the reason that McCain is up is because of the in-fighting between the Obama and Clinton supporters. And all you have to do is scan the comments here to see what they are talking about.

Folks, let's support our candidate, whether it be Obama or Clinton, vigorously, but cut out the name calling and arguing that we should have all left behind in Elementary school.

And when there is finally a nominee, let's figure out how we can come together. Roughly half of us will be disappointed that our candidate did not get the nomination, but truly, the two candidates are so close in terms of their policies, especially compared to McCain, that there should be no question that either one is better than what McCain offers.

Can we stop feeding the anger frenzy, focus on the issues, and be prepared to wage the REAL campaign starting in August?

By the way, here's an interesting thought.... how do we know that half of the irrational comments we see here are not just posts entered by McCain supporters just trying to create bad blood???? Hmmmm. Take all the anger you read here with a little grain of salt.

Marie in California   April 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Well, I'm in that third of Hillary supporters in the Democratic party who will definitely vote McCain should Obama get the nomination.

Obama has four fatal flaws.....no experience, no character, no judgment, no substance. The Audacity of Hype.

Hillary or McCain – 2008

josh r   April 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

these polls are utter nonsense. McCain didn't gross half the votes of either Obama or Clinton in the primaries, and the rupblicans got about 12,000,000 votes to the Dems 22,000,000 votes in the primaries before McCain won the primary. These polls are just retarded.

only Hill   April 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

If Clinton is not the democratic nominee, then I write her name in.

Obama will never get my vote.

Joe Green   April 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hillary for President? Sorry, no thanks. I don't have enough "speech money" to give her husband...

Maybe we should elect someone who doesn't require BRIBES to do their job?

Steve   April 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Doesn't anyone realize that Obama wasn't even a US senator when he 'voted' to not attack Iraq?? His vote MEANT NOTHING; it was symbolic, if anything. Realize he had a 50/50 chance of getting it right. Big Whoop.....

Clinton '08

pam Eugene OR   April 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hillary must get out now. We can not trust her to be truthful about even the smallest things. She is handing the country back to the republicans.
This needs to end so we can rally around Barack and take the White House back.

i'll help   April 10th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

If Obama steals the nomination, I will be one of the lifelong democrats that will vote Republican for the first time.

Can not stand the fact that Obama is leading by cheating. Disenfranchising voters in Fl and Mi- YES, He hired lawyers to block a re-vote. Gotta wonder why if he is so sure that he would win.

Yes he played the race card to his advantage.

Yes the media favored him with positive coverage and really unfairly bashed Clinton.

Yes he bought his lead- giving away concert tickets- is that even legal?

melikeyhill   April 10th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

i dont trust any polls, only the American voters!!! Americans will vote obama as the next president, we want real change!!!

Sazzylady11   April 10th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

For those of you who say that Hillary supporters are not Democrats if we Vote McCain if she doesnt make it are just fools.
I have been a "yellow dog" democrat for 40 years and am 3rd generation democrate,
I will vote for MCCain if Hillary does not get nomination.,
I would rather have a war hero than an Anti-American ,lying , racist who has no respect for his grandmother.

RADA   April 10th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I been a democrat all my life and the reality is that I will NEVER vote for OBAMA... no way no how.. Do not tell me who to vote for please... all that "hope" is not real. I am a good democrat but I am an American first and seriously your BO scares me. He is arrogant and no way he will be elected….

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   April 10th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

People get off the Obama kool aid – here is my take on today blogs, in the a.m. we find out that Obama has narrow the gap in PA by 4, then another news comes out on the blog that McCain is leading Obama and Clinton – this news equals to media bias to get rid of Clinton and have Obama win PA.

Please wake up towards the media bias on a real qualified candidate like Hillary. The media is liberal crazy!!!

Obama Two Thousand Never   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I wonder why everyone is just saying Hillary did this and Hillary did that. Obama supporters must stop their constant whining. And hey, stop crying about negative politics. when the debates were on and issues and policies were discussed, Obama's voice on tough issues were: I totally agree with what Sen Clinton said, and I believe if we have hope blah blah blah. The more knowledgeable candidate must win. we are not here to award someone an Oscar for their performance. We are here to hire someone who will shape our life in the near future.
The Oscar must go to Obama. The presidency must go to someone more capable. so why dont we ask Mr. Obama to quit the campaign and let the democrats merge as one voice against the republicans.

Herman LA, CA   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Yep and all of you women lovers out there for John McCain he opposes “Roe vs. Wade”

Yea go ahead and vote for McCain go ahead and make my day and you won't even have a choice with your own bodies.

Obama 08!!!

Tim   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

The divisions are because of all the tricks and pranks the Clinton campaign has attempted to wage against Senator Obama. You don't hear him bad mouthing Hillary until she starts it. She acts like a kindergartener..nana booboo stick your head in dodo.

Ugh   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I will vote McCain if Obama gets the nomination. I am a democrat who will not tow the party line. I simply feel that if Hillary is not the nominee, then McCain is a better choice for president. It doesn't make me a traitor or a racist (Obama supporters). It makes me an American who is voting as he sees fit. I simply do not trust Senator Obama. As you are free to your opinion of Clinton and/or McCain – so are all of us free to our opinions of Senator Obama. I find it humorous that the same people who welcome Republicans and Independents voting for Obama are the same ones calling Hillary/McCain supporters traitors (I am not stating that ALL Hillary supporters also support McCain – so RELAX). Apparently it is only a negative thing when you don't agree with them.

Peg   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Thanks Hillary...keep it up, and you might get to attend the party in January for President McCain.

Obama 08

J houston, TX   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Yeah...now compare voters in the 35+ age group and redo the poll. Half of the democrat vote is still youth...who never show up to the polls. The binge drinking party the night before elections always takes precedence.

PA Voter   April 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I will NOT vote for Clinton. If Obama is not the nominee, I will be forced to vote for McCain, because I cannot take the chance that Clinton might win. Clinton has more baggage than anyone, and none if it has even been brought up yet. The Republicans will have alot of fun during the campaign running against her.

chiman   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hillary and McCain are much much better than the inexperienced Obama who has demonstrated (many times) that he has bad judgement and does not have guts to take decisions. He is a follower and not a leader. All his decisions come after Clinton or McCain take a stand.

JB Hull, IA   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Thanks Hillary. The democrats and america really needed that. Keep stroking your enormous ego and stay in the race trying to tear down the best chance the democrats have of beating McCain. Keep going negative every chance you get, and trying to split the party in two. If it can't be you, than it can't be anyone.

I'm so sick of HRC. She needs to get out now before she wrecks the dems chances in november. GET OUT HILLARY!!!

vernon   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

this only validates the Democrats need to rally around Obama.McCain has the luxury of campaigning for the general election,while Clinton and Obama are still mired in a slugfest.C'mon Democrats let's get our house in order.

CCrand   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Why are Hillary supporters so selfish? Seriously, get over yourselves and think about what is happening in this country. All the negativity and attacks are coming from HER! She and her supporters are going to ruin what should be a cake walk for the Democrats. Hopefully, when and IF she ever drops out before the convention, I hope that she plays the bigger 'man' and supports Obama fully. We seriously cannot have another 4 years of this garbage.

HH   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

When the media stops taking sides and gives everyone a fair shake including Mr. McCain then people will see where they stand.

But when the media is stuck on Rev. Wright and his 5 lines. Or William Ayers who sat ON A POVERTY PANEL with him, and OBAMA WAS 8 when Ayers was in action. Is a stretch trying to link the 2 together. If the news media only did research before they acted.

Steve   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I refuse to say something that isn't true: that if I vote for McCain instead of Obama, I'm not intelligent. It's actually the opposite. I refuse to throw my vote to a racist, inexperienced senator such as Obama. He has the personality of a spoiled little boy, and that's not the kind of leader we need now. Hillary has no ties to a racist preacher, has worked extremely well under pressure, and has the experience necessary to run this country.

I *will* vote for McCain if Obama is nominated; that you can be sure of. I voted for him in 2000, and will have no issues with voting for him again. In fact, I will finally be smiling when a person I voted for finally wins the office.

Clinton '08

NOBama

Colie Brice   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Oh please.. People want change, not WWIII or a chronic liar.

OBAMA 08

Olaf Big   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I think everybody ought to relax. The April polls don't mean anything for November elections. Let's try to rise above the party interests for a moment and think about the interests of the country. Prolonged nomination campaign may hurt Democrats in the polls, but it helps the voters to decide between two rather problematic candidates. Don't forget, Barack Obama is Mr. Nobody-had-ever-heard-of-just -two-years-ago and Hillary Clinton is, well Mrs. Bill Clinton. If we hear one of them roar (Remember Howard Dean?) it would better be now than after the presidential nomination is sealed. Also, if we could take Baby Bush for eight years, John McCain can't surely be that bad. He may even come to his senses after the election and bury the hundred-years in Iraq pledge under the Oval office carpet.

Allison R.   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I am one of the Obama supporters who will vote for McCain if Hillary is the nominee–but please let me defend myself and others like me.

Yes, Hillary and Obama are very similar in their policies and opinions. But his political views are not entirely why many of us support him. I personally support him because he represents the politics of the future–relatively transparent, bipartisan, full of hope and willing to change. She doesn't. And no Clinton supporter can say she does–a new scandal comes out every week involving her. Peter Paul is way worse than Rezko, Wright is a family friend, the 11th hour pardons that have helped finance her campaigns and Bill's charity, there are pages and pages of financial debacles, and she is making up experience. I cannot put my faith in that type of candidate (believe me, I used to support her and was really bothered when I saw the true Hillary). I see her as no different than Bush–no accountability, laughs at her own lies, full of disaster. That is why I would switch to McCain–he also represents bipartisan politics and rational thinking–at least more than she does. And he speaks what is on his mind. He's not pro-something one week and against it another (yeah yeah, tax rebates–he'll change that talk in office though).

So please stop criticizing those of us who are voting for change, not just for or against health care and NAFTA. Obama and McCain would do way more for this country than Clinton in my mind–they are in this for the people, not their own personal gains.

Barb   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Clinton is still ahead in the polls! I keep telling you Obama cannot beet McCain! No big states for him!
Barb-id

Hillary 2008   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

To all those blaming this on Hillary for not dropping out: Why shouldn't Obama drop out? We all know he won't win in November (I certainly won't vote for him), and the Rev. Wright business was only the tip of the iceberg. The media and Republicans haven't even come close to vetting him. By the time November rolls around, the man will be drawn and quartered by the press and we can welcome President McCain into the White House. Obama is doing as much damage to the Democratic party as Hillary, if not more so. Do us all a favor and DROP OUT OBAMA! The general election isn't a caucus... you just can't win it.

J   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Isn't this poll either the same or saying the same thing as the polls from like a month ago?

Why front page?

Trying to help Hillary pull out a victory in Pennsylvania to let your coverage go on CNN?

Peg Robson   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Are any of you suprised. Negative Obama with his smoke and mirrors, chopping at Hillary every chance he gets and the media just glorifying him. Everything is Hillary's fault. This isn't coming from McCain's camp...it's Mr. Pom Pom and the media firing up this mess. I am in total agreement, Obama is nothing but a speech maker not a world leader. If it comes to him or McCain I will have to jump party lines and vote republican. At least for McCain you know for sure things about him. He has strength, courage and gave a lot for this country, Hillary has been involved in the political process for years and has substantial experience to back her up...Obama, do we know who he is really? I can hardly wait to see how this election shakes out.

too late   April 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Obama cheated his way into a lead... with the help of the media, the DNC and the democratic party elites.

He spun and "speeched" his way into a tiny lead over Hillary Clinton.

He divided rather than united the democrats- much less reaching over to the republicans.

Now, he MAY win the nomination but will certainly lose the election in Nov. Many of us democrats who once would have voted for him, will now NEVER vote for him because of the corrupt ways he stole the lead. Like getting lawyers to block a re-vote in Fl and Mi.

HJ   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

All, the war will not end once the elections are done. Per the General it will keep on going for at least another 4 years. So which ever candidate wins and hopefully a democrat, they will have to make Irag take responsibility and start withdrawing troops in a very cautious way to prevent civil war. Otherwise the blame will fall on the U.S. and we will be hated even more and be looked down at. As for the surveys, well they are full of s**t. They only survey people whom they want and even possibly people they know. I believe that the Democrats will all unite once a nominee is selected, regardless of who it is. Know who wants an old fart like McCain in office knowingly that he will not make it true his term? Bad Temper, no character and nothing to offer. There are more democrats than repubs..and they will unite even if its just to get the repubs out of office. The long race is good for the party. It allows all democrats feel like they made a difference in selecting the candidate and that their vote counted. (with the exception of MI and FL)...So Dems...chill out...there is nothing wrong with all dem's arguing amongst each other..it shows that you care and are willing to make a change for this country. Remember UNITY in November...

Felipe   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Can we please stop the bias remarks and coverage. Hillary is clearly the one to lead the nation based on experience, knowledge of public policy, and has aggresiveness for the direction we need to go. Stop with the obama stuff, it clear that there is white guilt. Base the decision on who is more qualified this is not a position for O.J .T, On the Job Training.

R   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Um, if so and so doesn't win, I'll vote for the other party? come on dems.. we're starting to sound like Rush here aren't we? do you really want another 8 years of a no win situation war and the DEPRESSION we are in right now? john mccain has NO answers to anything but to get us into another war if he gets his chance and to cover up all the crimes of bushco. did any of you listen to his spewing on the economy? he basicly talked in circles in true neocon form an blamed everything on the american citizen and never once mentioned the real resons we're in such a mess! I don't think john mccain has a freaking clue..

MC, in MD   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Obama CAN WIN! Don't listen to Hillary and her "code" talk. Obama supporters don't get discouraged. We believe in our guy and we are going to stick with him to the end. Right now a lot of people are trying to scare us into thinking he can't win. When Barack becomes the nominee and if McCain gets into the White House, don't blame yourself. Blame all of the Hillary supporters who did not vote for him. We need to stay true and do our best to bring about real change to Washington.

Obama '08

CHFinkel   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

WHich poll are we going with???? Gallup has been saying this election is even right now for weeks. Seems like the poll that shows Obama loosing ground is the only one that is valid...

ARE YOU KIDDIN' -- NY   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

hey Gabriel,

I don't know which primary you've been watching but in this one Obama's kicking Hillary's butt across the nation. He leads in delegates, popular vote, states, etc . . .

the truth of the matter is that the only way Hillary can win is if the superdelegates hand it to her and that will destroy the party for decades to come. it won't happen, it can happen.

CNN will probably won't post this anyway . . .

ChicoSez   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Its Hillary's fault that people are deciding that Obama would not make a good president. But I thought Obama could unite people no matter what and now he can't even unite the dem party?? Guess we were wrong about the uniter part. Come to think of it, the last guy that claimed to be a uniter not a divider didn't work out so well. But I was ready to vote for McCain as Kerry's VP in 2004 so I must have thought he would be an OK president then and I still do. McCain with a dem Congress would probably do pretty good. Not as good as Hillary but better than Obama. Obama will be defined as an anti-American, anti-military left wing militant and as such he will lose at least 40 states to McCain. Thats what we're headed for in Nov.

Chris   April 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

You folks amaze me that say you will vote for McCain if your Democratic choice does not win. If you are voting on the issues, and the issues are what we must be weighing when making our educated decisions, Obama and Clinton are not that different on the issues. McCain's policies are vastly different from the two Democratic candidates. Voting for McCain just because your candidate didn't win is just childish when you consider the there's another candidate with similar views. If not childish, then racist, or sexist......or whatever. THINK.......we need a change in the white house. We need new ideas. We need fresh thinking....not "more of the same" or more war, or more homlessness, or more poverty, or more pollution, or more hate, or more debt, or lose anymore of our moral standing with the world. Its time for a changing of the guards. I am an Independant, and I will be voting for the Democratic candidate- whoever that may be, because its time to air out the Whitehouse and start over to correct America's problems. McCain is a war hero and seems like he would be a cool grandfather.....but its time to let the democrats have a shot at correcting America.

Nick   April 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Barack is DONE! he'll be trailing McCain by 10 point next month!

HILLARY '08

Sam   April 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Wow... Amazing.... Talk about either uneducated or just ill-read, but you Hillary supporters just don't get it. Obama didn't do anything for FL and MI, in fact he helped promote it. On another point, HILLARY WAS ALSO FOR THE DELEGATES BEING TAKEN AWAY until she needed them. Tih is so flipping ridiculous. Why should they be counted... Rules should remain followed... or I guess to you Hillary supporters, like Hillary, you should be free to do as you please. Read something and stop showing how stupid you all are. The only candidate that shows maturity and true insight is Obama. Hillary is out for herself.... She is hurting the Democratic party and just wants to win no matter what. Yes Hillary supporters, you have rallied behind a true winner... cut throat, rule-less and all.

Diego, yucaipa, CA   April 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

THESE POLLS ARE BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE DEMOCRATIC RACE STILL HAS TWO VIABLE CANIDATES.
THEY ARE TIED LIKE THIS BECASUE THERE ARE THREE CANIDATES RUNNING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. THE DEMOCRATES ARE STILL VOTING WITH WHOME THEY WANT TO RUN AGAINST JOHN MCCAIN.
IT MAKES NO SENSE TO COMPARE HOW WELL THE CANIDATES ARE DOING IN THE PRIMARY RACE TO THE ONE CANIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION RACE.....THEY ARE COMPLETLY DIFFERENT.

THE ONLY CHANCE MCCAIN HAS( AND ITS STILL SMALL) IS IF THE DEMORCATES FRACTURE AND THREE CANIDATES RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.

Timothy   April 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Mr. Frakes once again you show your ignorance. Blame your legislator in your state(Fla.) for your vote not counting not Mr. Obama or Mrs. Clinton (eventhough she wants too claim a moral victory) It was your politicians who changed the rules to get the upper hand it failed now you all loose. In the future perhaps you should vote against your state legislator. The states that played by the rules (Tennessee) guess what our vote matters.

Too those who choose to vote for the other candidate because he or she did not get the go ahead. You sound like a buch of babies who did not get their way. So what vote for whomever out of spite but keep it to yourself.

Kevin, Louisville, Ky   April 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

And Hillary will Never set foot in the WH...No more dynasties ......never

Anthony-Minneapolis,MN   April 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

This is the main problem with prolonging this Democratic Primary. All the people that say let things play out are ignorant to the damage this is doing to the party. I know there is 7 months until the general election but the games played by the Clinton Campaign in the primaries has made it as such that if Obama isn't the nominee based upon all the votes he has, all the delegates he has, all the states he has won, more Obama Supporters will defect. I think that is being underreported.

I only see people who email or say in interviews they will support Clinton. I don't think diehard Obama supporters would because they would feel the nomination was stolen from them. Also we see Hillary Clinton the other side of the McSame coin. She would be no different and probably worse. If the democrats took this election as seriously as they should they would have ended this senseless keeping Hillary in the race when she has lost so many times process.

Eric, California   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Obama supporters are the BIGGEST hypocrites EVER!

When they blocked the counting and re-vote effort for FL and MI they said "so what, they (FL and MI) broke the rules".

Now, when we're towards the end of the primaries they want to end the primaries now and declare a winner. Well, you know what Obama fans? These are the rules! The remaining states scheduled their primaries in accordance with all the rules and they deserve to vote! So SHUT UP!!!

If Obama's numbers can't handle a primary season then maybe he should drop out!

Kay   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Thank you Hillary Bosnia Clinton. Shame on You

captaindollar   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

AS I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS HAVE BEEN SAYING -MORE AND MORE--OBAMA IS UNELECTABLE TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A. WE DO NOT KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT HIM.--HE IS A FOLLOWER OF 20 PLUS YEARS OF SOME RADICAL MINISTER---HIS WIFE MICHELLE IS ANTI–AMERICAN.-–MAYBE OBAMA IS ALSO.--DOES NOT SALUTE TO THE FLAG--ECT.--WHO IS THIS ROOKIE SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS???????????? GET WITH IT PEOPLE .--- WOULD YOU REALLY HIRE A ROOKIE TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.??????--WE ALL KNOW BETTER!!!!!

sky   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Has it occurred to you guys that you have to combine the Obama/Clinton vote...because regardless of how much supporters of each do not get along right this moment....the very second we have a nominee to run against McCain you will see a BIG difference in this silly poll

SayNoToHillaryBillaryCheslaryClintrous   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Tanya k you are an idiot to think Obama will not win, I bet you anything you did not finish high school. Once obma is the nominee of the democraitc party this numbers will change dramaticlly I would say 60/40 (Obama/Mcsame).

Linda   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

that is why the Rep media wants O to run agains Mac...they know O doesn't have a chance.

mdg   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Half way through the Iraq hearings, John McWar left.
Nothing to learn.
Nothing to hear.
Nothing to ask.
He's another Decider.
100 more years of war

Jack   April 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I would love to see a poll that reflects the political reality of a 50 state by state poll for the electoral college instead of a national poll, as we do not vote in a popular manner as polling suggests for president. As 2000 told us, it does not matter what the majority of the people think, it is how the states think individually on a majority of 270.

***AMERICAN***   April 10th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hello President McCain. How are you today. Heard from Obama or Clinton lately?

Amy   April 10th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hillary'08!!

Jedi Academy   April 10th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

48 to 45 does not put Hillary ahead! Sorry, there is a +- 3% margin of error, which means all 3 candidates are DEAD EVEN. Hillary isn't beating anybody, but who cares, there will be a new poll out tomorrow.

LynPisces   April 10th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

America will come to its senses and stop wasting money on the war. We also do not want a liar and crybaby, so nobody's left but Obama!!!

Obama/Any one but Hillary   April 10th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hillary will never win. She can make Obama loose and destroy the democratic party.
I will not vote for Hillary if she is the nominee and I will not vote for her in New York or if she run again after 4 years
May be I should say I'm no longer democrat if a person like Hillary will be allowed to destroy the party.

ECHEWEOZO   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

POLLS

U MEAN THE FINAL RESULT???

Rich   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I hope Hil-LIE-ry is happy.... she will not be President in 08 nor 2012 (she will be more of an old hag then too). Not only will she lose the nomination but the Democrats will again form a circular firing squad and snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.

Didn't she say once that she would drop out if she lost Texas. Obama got more delegates from Texas than she did.

I am so tired of the Clintons. No more HilBillies in the White House!

joey   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

CNN, you need to give us a margin of error, sigma, critical value, or confidence level. We should be able to see where our candidates are at from a realistic range.

rachel   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Of course people will blame Hillary for this. Obama supporters better take head and not be so nasty with Hillary supporters, because while your canidate may win the battle, he wont win the war in november. I wonder why the ticker didnt say Hillary beating mccain by 3 points. If she were losing they would have said it.

Tim   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I like how the Hillary supporters spew the Survey USA poll as evidence that "some polls show her as high as 18%". One poll, one poll does. The latest RCP (realclearpolitics.com) poll average has her at 7.8%, with the SUSA poll the ONLY one showing her above 10%. That, to me, says the SUSA poll is an outlier, which means the real average is likely 5%.

Anthony   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I guess a lot of people are not buying into the prophecy.
That one shall come from both races and lead us into the promised future.

OlvrWhit   April 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

John McCain is actually a better choice than Obama. I am a democrat and I can see that. This country needs experiance, not retoric. Obama has not been vetted and the media's love affair is part of his problem. I think Clinton would stand a better chance against McCain in the general election. Despite the media's attempt to de-rail her, she is the strongest person in the contest with the best plan. Also, the polls that are coming out are misleading..its my understanding that the samples taken where mainly African American voters. Another poll taken with 2000 evenly divided voters shows Clinton 70% to Obama's 30% in PA, the media is not reporting this...why?? It favors Clinton. You prob will not see this post either.

Mary   April 10th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

NO Problem!!

MaCain 08
Hillary 12 - For Sure!

Brian in Tampa   April 10th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

So you still think this drawn out lying, mis-speaking war is not affecting the Democratic party?? THINK AGAIN! Give it up Clintonites. You are ruining our chances! But I know HRC only cares about herself, not the party..... What was I thinking???

rhonda   April 10th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Leila–are you nuts?? Hillary has used her dad in PA to get votes–she didn't live in PA long, if at all, she uses her father living there. So how it that different than Obama and his grandmother or his family??

Double standard–you think that what ok for Hillary is not ok for Obama!

Wrong!!!!!!!!!

BE FAIR!!! Oh forgot Clintonites aren't fair!!!

Lindsay   April 10th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

No one knows exactly what is going to happen. Stop playing fortune teller. Posting comments stating that any one of the three candidates is going to win or lose "for sure" is absurd. Everyone take a deep breath and hold it. November is still quite a while from now...

Nik   April 10th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Bitter Hillary fans turning to McCain. They'll be back.

Monte Brown   April 10th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Obama cannot win if he is the nominee. He will lose Florida and Ohio. Democrats, use your heads not your hearts.

eddie n. powellnye   April 10th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

olls are only good for what they are called. If they are those out their that think John McCain has a chance to be our next president are really living in fairy-land. This man has a frightening history of what we call in the medical profession PTSD. Beside, his memory lapses are border-line dementia. Remember I quoted this 4/10/008. Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran is no slip of tongue. Not knowing your enemies
is a definite loss of memory. Puting it together spells pre-senile dementia. Now let us see all his medical records.

Sammie   April 10th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I am an independent who is for Hillary, I will not vote for Obama simply because his 'change policy' is just words no substance..he is too inexperienced, haven't heard about what changes he made in his state. Anyway, to get back to the point my husband and I will go for McCain even though we are dead set against Republicans (look at the mess we are in). McCain is the best of a bad bunch.

Brian   April 10th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

The polls right now don't even matter. They are not polling the groundswell of voters that will move the election strictly to a democratic candidate. the only problem I have is the number of Hillary supporters who OPENLY admit to not wanting to vote for Obama, where Obama supporters are more willing to back Clinton. I wonder why those voting for her won't vote for him.. anyone care to speculate..

Its obvious that Republicans are mindless drones but are democrats so upset at the contest that they would pull their support from the nominee.. is a united hope front that bad that they would rather let another republican in office and take us further down the road to annihilation?

Lee WV   April 10th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

They have said it all along,McCain is at the advantage.If this goes on
much longer the Democtats can kiss the Whitehouse goodby.

Peg   April 10th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

This must come as very bad and alarming news to the "elders" in the Democratic party, and it should.

It's time for them to get on the horn and force the supers to make their moves......NOW!!!

rudy andl   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Hillary ought to pack her bags and hit the road. She is fighting a loosing battle that is only damaging the party. She is part of the institutional problems that need to be changed. She has had her day in the sun. No get out of the way so we can moce on.

Kenny - Vancouver, Canada   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

As someone who is completely neutral, it's time for supporters of both Hillary and Obama to stop lashing out at each other. It's seem to only be dividing your party more and more. I agree, both candidates have had their problems (Hillary more I guess), but ultimately both are capable of running your country well. It's time to put your petty differences aside and focus on the bigger picture.

ITS 3AM IN THE MORNING, HILARY IS STILL LYING   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

ITS 3AM IN THE MORNING AND BILARY ARE STILL DIVIDING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND STILL DECEIVING VOTERS......

Thomas   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I was called for a poll last weekend, I am one of the Hillary Supporters who will vote McCane. Obama reminds me of a far left Bush, I'm tried of a smirking prez, and Obama is as bad as Bush, just far left.

Hillary or McCane

Ric   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Democrats for Mc Cain '08!

Susan E.   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I have adopted a very cavalier attitude toward McCain winning the presidency. I've learned from the past two presidential elections that people do exercise extraordinarily poor judgment when selecting a leader. We have all the proof we will ever need of that fact when we look back at Bush's tenure in the WH. 4 million voters voted for Bush in 2004 SOLELY because he was opposed to gay marriage and stem cell research. Those 4 million people either didn't know or didn't care about what the war in Iraq was costing us in lives and taxes. They are single issue voters, simplistic to the point of stupidity.

If the voting public chooses to go for the old guy who wants to continue an endless, unwinnable war, who will continue a foreign policy that will destroy any remaining respect the world has for this country, a war which will bankrupt us and destroy our military, then who am I to object or become upset about that? All I can do is vote. And my vote has exactly the same weight as the rest of those people who will vote for McCain because he's opposed to abortion or because he's "a guy you can have a beer with."

In the end, this country gets exactly the government -and the leadership-we deserve.

Jane   April 10th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

It's no coincidence that McCain went from so far behind to tied after becoming the presumptive nominee and having time to go along with his own business rather than fight with other Republicans. It wasn't until Huckabee dropped out that this became true.

Translation: This unnecessarily prolonged race is hurting the Democrats while McCain sits on the side and laughs. Hillary, you have a 5% chance of winning. This primary isn't about the American people nor the Democratic party any more, it's about the own, selfish pursuits of Hillary Clinton.

phil, philly   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

and in four years all of the low-income clinton supporters will be crying about how they lost their jobs and can't afford healthcare because of mccain. so feel free clintonites – teach of all of the obama supporters who actually benefit from the bush tax cuts a lesson.

Sisters for Hillary   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Men are vile pigs! They rape, they murder, they plunder. It is time for women. Rise Hillary Rise! This is the Age of Eve. Hillary '08

Jenry, ND   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Easy to so but difficult to do. Obama can give big speech and refer–"I gave a speech", some people may be mesmerised by the speech but not everybody. Obama is the democratic nominee and McCain is the president. I'm ready for 4 more years, are you?

Ray   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

To Poster Jim Shimmer who says:
"Everyone I know detests Hillary". Well, funny, but everyone I KNOW detests Obama. He is a fraud! Hey Everybody..THE EMPORER HAS NO CLOTHES!!!!!!

FACTCHECK   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I AM A DEMOCRAT AND IF OBAMA IS THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE I, ALONG WITH MANY CLINTON SUPPORTERS WILL BE CASTING A VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

DON'T BLAME HILLARY YOU OBAMABOTS, IT'S BECAUSE OF OBAMA.

Alex H   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

All of these pre-general election polls are flawed.

The Obama supporters will spite Clinton and prefer McCain over her.

The Hillary supporters will spite Obama and prefer McCain over him.

Neither of the two sets, in November, will feel this way. So you might as well scrap all these VERSUS polls until a nominee is selected.

Oh! The Irony   April 10th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I really believe whatever Democratic nominee we present would poll well with McCain once that nominee was clearly pitted against him.

The problem is the aspirations of Mrs. Clinton, as well as her ego are hurting Obama and herself. She needs to dropout for the sake of the party's chances to regain the whitehouse. She's behind in delegates, popular vote, and states. Soon her superdelegate lead may evaporate as well. Obama while being unknown has led a successful campaign admist a few media disasters and still is the clear front runner despite her huge name.

Not all states need to be heard from to pick a democratic nominee. I'm sorry. If that was the intent, then all primaries and caucases would be held on one day. We have a clear front-runner and should allow him to prepare for the tough battle against McCain. If this goes all the way to the convention, there simply won't be adequate time to engage McCain and pull way ahead in public perception. Thanks Sen. Clinton.

Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

TO OBAMA: Jay Rockefeller stood up to McCain, saying He Was,
a Warmonger. I love this man. Any chance he can be your V.P or
in your cabinet. He has balls. He verbally went after the Warmonger.

Jim from San Jose   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Clinton cannot win with 48% negativity. No person with negative numbers the high can win an election. Clinton, and her supporters, need to take basic math again.

Clinton needs to find a graceful exit. She's earning the title of Nader the Second.

Arthur-Texas   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

In some more bad news for Obama:A new Marist poll just released in New York state shows Obama losing to Mccain 48-46,and Clinton winning over Mccain 48-46.
How can we nominate a candidate that cannot win the most democratic state in the country?
I think Democrats need to wake up and realize that our only chance to win the white house is make Hillary Clinton our nominee.

MJ   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Please. This poll means less than nothing. Do you really think that with our 2 second attention span that it will matter what Obama is fighting with HRC over 2 months from now. The dems have not even turned their attention to McCain. Whomever is the nominee will come out of the convention like they were shot out of a cannon. They'll have a 10-20 point bounce in the polls from that alone. THEN they will bring the full brunt of democratic energy, fund raising, new voters, ground game, etc. to bare. McCain will be crushed in this election, no matter how much CNN and the rest of the mainstream press kiss his butt and pump him up. He is 8 years too late. It's time to move on.

Ana in L.A.   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

NO- it's not Hillary hurting the party that's giving McCain a boost... it's people not quite having 100% confidence in Obama. Hillary would be such a stronger choice....

st louis typicl whte male   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Thomas in LA.... it's not Hillary's fault diphead. Half of the voters are for her and that's why she won't and shouldn't give up. Obama will not win as too many dems don't buy into him.. they would rather vote four years for McCain.
Obama needs to get out now or we won't win at all.

Nobillary Andobama   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

In spite of the mainstream media and the uninformed fawning over Obama and his pretty boy looks and rousing speeches in which he sounds good but says nothing substantive, Conservative America will slowly unite (just like '00 and '04) this summer and get behind McCain.

Even Conservatives who don't agree with his stance on some issues will vote for him in the long run....because they sure aren't going to vote for one either one of those liberal/socialists (especially Billary) when it comes down to it!

"HOPE" is not a method....only a nice sound bite

Amy Jacobson   April 10th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

As the voters started learning about Obama from sources other than his polished speeches, his momentum slowed down. If everything we know about Mr. O. today was known in 2007, Obama would not have become a household name.

Hope he becomes the Dems nominee!

* * McCain-Powell * * 2008!

Women for Hillary   April 10th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Go Hillary………We are with you all the way……In case Obama Banana gets the nomination we, your supporters, as civilized people will not burn cars and cities…. We will politely wait until November and vote for McCain…………………………

CNN never posts my comments because I am not a Obama/Oprah supporter………..

Pamela, Sacramento   April 10th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

No worries here! McCain will not make it for President. I hear over and over and over about experience. Experience forgetting the difference between Sunni and Shiite. Duh! Not once, twice or even three times but FOUR. Give me a break!

When Hillary drops out, it will be on!!! All you Obama haters, get used to it. It will happen. Polls yeah right!!!!

johnr   April 10th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I don't think McCain is ahead because of the Dems fight – I believe he is gaining simply because both Hillary and Obama are under the light now (finally) and America is seeing them for who they are, liberals not fit to serve as President.

CJ Free   April 10th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Poor, poor dumbocrats. They thought the 2006 vote was to end the war, instead the newly elected dumbocrats funded it further. Now they believe the 2008 presidential vote will end the war, but they are fooled again. None of the candidates will end the war, and only one of them is honest about it...McCain

Peggy   April 10th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Dems need to vote Dems either way!! Those of you that will switch to McCain if your nominee isnt the DEm winner will regret it for 4 years.

Vote Democrat either way, their plans are 96% the same!!!

Sara   April 10th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Excuse me, but the reason that I'd sooner vote republican than for Obama is because I'd rather have a bad president than an a two-faced, double-standard hyppcrit like Obama.

I won't vote for that pied piper...perod, and if that means I have to vote against him, so be it.

And that makes two votes, because it will be the first time in years that I won't be canceling out my husband's vote!

Debra Hasan   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

This msg is to all the voters that may be planning to vote republican, if Obama wins. Don't bury yourself or your family members any further. Because if you think the last idiot you may have voted for did you wrong for 8 years, just be a sucker and vote for that way again. See some of us know how to cope with adversity. You think you up to the challenge. Vote McCain, I dare you.

Hillary   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Hillary will never be President of the United States. She has lost to many voters. Young, new voters, Independents and African Americans. That just to name a few!!

BKB   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Thanks HIllary, Will Chelsea be serving in Iraq or Iran?

L. Tran, TX   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Just that the independent voters know more and more about Obama.

I don't know if a short campaign time will help or hurt Obama, i.e, all swift-boat ads from September to November ? probably will hurt.

get real   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I think the polls are going to just get worse for Obama. I for one am a hard core democrat. I agree with the Democratic platform almost 100%. However, I will not vote for Obama.

I cannot even be sure he is a patriot. He is friends with terrorists and obviously a student of Black Liberation Theology for the last 20 years.

Obama supporters need to face the facts. Obama is not electable. Hillary has done everything possible not ruin this guys career. I think it is time to put him under. She needs to go ahead and finish throwing the kitchen sink at him, b/c CNN and these other liberal media stations won't do it. They'll wait until he gets the nomination and the Republicans will let him have it.

Hillary 08 or McCain... No Obama

David Kashmier - Schaumburg, IL   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

As a lifelong Republican, I am terrified of the prospect of McCain having to go up against Obama. He really stands no chance whatsoever. I'm depressed : (

Cheryl   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Only an Obama supporter would think the two are interchangeable! Hillary has so much more experience and is a true public policy person. Obama is nothing more than a greedy, green politican. If he is the nominee, I'm voting for McCain!

Keith   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Early polls mean nothing. Quit trying to make a story where is isn't one.

Mike   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Obama can and will win if he is the Democratic candiate.

Rich in Seattle   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

This is exactly why Clinton needs to stop and bow out. She's the best thing that could have happened to McCain and the Republicans.

MCC   April 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Switching parties because you 'dislike' a candidate. Hmmm, I thought you had to be 18 years old to vote. That is Middle School behavior. Stick to the issues, then vote!

Democrat 08!

long ways yet   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

The Democratic Party is divided half and half and will give McCain advantage...THIS IS REAL. Even if Hillary will drop tomorrow from the race (very unlikely) a lot of us are going McCain just because the "hope" hoopla does not ring well and all the spill hate over Hillary by the Obama supporters is a real turn off. Neither Obama nor his supporters seem to realize they are going to need all our votes to carry him to the Whitehouse in November. By disenfranchised the voters in Florida and Michigan by the DNC will diminish the chances of BO winning the general elections since he never demostrated any interest in fixing the problem, just poiting fingers. I feel Obama should have been fitting for every vote to be counted.

NYC Native   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Get it together dopes, or we'll have 4 more years and you won't have Nader to blame this time.

RuthieM   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

"Obama held a 51-41 percent advantage to McCain."

Where? When? Never! If these numbers were somewhere they sure weren't publicized!
This is a crock, something put out by the Clinton campaign? HA! When did Obama ever really have a clear lead over McCain? Never! So where in the heck is this coming from???? Anything from the clinton campaign to make it look like Obama can't beat him and that only she can. Give me a break CNN, shame on you for publishing this garbage. Also, if there is any truth to this at all, so what? These kinds of numbers will continue to be like this as long as Peppi long stockings is still furling around the fireplace! When she drops off, these numbers will change dramatically in favor of Obama, which they have already in many other states where he is leading McCain.

Robert in Toronto,ON   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Funny how those who say "Oh, polls don't matter" are latching onto this recent one.

As an Obama supporter, I definately find the numbers troublesome. I think McCain isn't as easily hated as George Bush so that's a reason he's seen as electable. Make no mistake though – it would be a HUGE mistake if American voters put him in the White House.

As for Hillary Clinton supporters – the 1/3rd of you willing to jump ship to McCain if she doesn't win the nomination – are just plain spoiled little brats who if they aren't willing to play nice unless you get your way. It's absolutely obnoxious and something I'd expect from an uninformed voter who is frankly abusing their right. I call it like I see it!

REMEMBER – Even Hillary Clinton said that if she loses the nomination for you to vote DEMOCRATIC.

Ann,PA   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I say GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep fighting Don't give up just Don't give up. Let Obama start answering some tough questions and be honest for once not the same old speech......................

Debbie,NJ   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Lou that was very well put. This is not a popularity contest. It is a fight to get the Rep. out of office and the soldiers home. Maybe the war doesn't affect your family directly right now, but it will someday. Its easy to make jokes like Hillary did about sniper fire and lie about her daughter being in danger on 9/11 when other people have lost loved ones. Look at the death toll in Iraq already just this month. You young people have the right to vote be responsible with it. This is not about 1 person and their dreams and desires but this is about your country, your future, and your childrens's future.

Army Recruiter (not really)   April 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Peter – I'm glad you think so! Then I look forward to seeing you in my office in January. You want to keep us in war, then I await your enlistment!

st louis typicl whte male   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

All,
Something does NOT add up here regardless of who you support. Why is it announced that Clinton is behind Obama by 8pts but she beats McCain by 3pts where Obama matches him? I know polls are screwed up but this doesn't make sense. If you read it correctly Hillary has a better chance to beat McCain than Obama does but Obama has a better chance of beating Hillary... lgoically the polls make no sense. I am a Hillary fan and I would not vote for Obama at all but I am trying to make sense of these polls.

Irakli   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Go Mac, you can beat both!

Bonheur   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

It's to early to take this kind of poll seriously. The Dem's are still competing. When the winner is announced, McCains lead will go bye-bye. And please Democrats, support whoever wins. We need a Democrat in the Whitehouse... Obama or Clinton. Support your party and put your disappointment aside. This is not a "play" election, this is our lives!

Tony, Wilton, ME   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

It would be childish and shortsighted for a Democrat to vote Republican in response to not getting his or her way.

McCain was/is an honorable man. He has served our country well, but he is not Presidential material and the thought of him answering a 3AM call gives me nightmares. He also sees the military as the primary foreign policy tool. The diplomats can talk if anyone is left standing.

That may sound great to the John Wayne aficionados, but we'd do well to remember the Soviet Union crashed and burned trying to hustle the East.

It's going to take a Barack Obama to start putting the country back together after the Bush disaster. That said Clinton is a preferable to McCain as caretaker and may even steer the country back to the path.

Will   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I wish there was a Republican in the race somewhere....

HP Boston   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Roy April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

The Democrates are not looking at the big prize! They are not counting the Electorial College votes it will take to win the presidency. Obama is unelectible because he cannot take the big states. The Obama supporters need to realize this and give their support to Clinton. Otherwise McCain will win
-----------------------------

EXACTLY!!!

Ray   April 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Headline should read "CLINTON LEADS MCCAIN IN POLL". But no..CNN chooses not to highlight anything positive about Clinton. And, of course, the reason for hios loss in the poll per CNN? Hillary...shame on you CNN with all your biased reporting.
Obama's phone buzzes in pants..SOP THE PRESSES! Obama wore a funny hat at his first job..STOP THE PRESSES!!

anne,pa   April 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Why should us Clinton supporters vote for Obama in November when he stole the primary by refusing to seat the delegates from Florida and Michigan. How is this a fair election. Between this and Obama's affliation with Rev. Wright, Obama's not readty to be President-not in '08.

Anne, PA

RT   April 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

This has been the status quo for a long time now. Why is CNN reporting it like its breaking news? I check the polls every day and this has been consistent for weeks.

Alex H   April 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Edgar – Orlando, Florida

Sorry, Edgar, but you wouldn't know what a promise is if it smacked you aside the head. I know this because Hillary has beaten you brain-dead with too many of them. How about this one in DC "I PROMISE TO GET DC THE RIGHT TO VOTE!"? or this one "I PROMISE TO GET THE TROOPS OUT IN 60 DAYS!"? or this one "I PROMISE TO GIVE EVERY AMERICAN HEALTH CARE!"?

No... don't sound familiar? You do realize that if she's elected and she doesn't do those, she's going to be criticized for it because they are promises.

So to hold 'campaign promises' against a candidate is foolish... it's politics, pal, everything is a promise.

Daniel Milwaukee   April 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama will win if he is the Democratic candidate.

Edi   April 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama's lead is dwindling 'cause he lacks courage. Firstly, he always lets surrogates speak for him. He never speaks for himself. That's cowardly. Clinton speaks mostly for herself. Secondly what Obama did to Alice Palmer will never be forgotten in Chicago for many of us. Yup, he said you had to follow the rules, and then spoke for himself saying she set him up, and in this cowardly attack, a black woman activist and senator was thrown under the bus. Obama is trying desperately to do this to Hillary, but because some of us remember his wardice his new line of attack is to let someone else do the speaking! Thirdly, he tries to portray himself as white and black (grandmother ad); but he admits his identiy is black. He simply cannot fool all of us all of the time by pretending to be what he is not!

Xavier of Saint Louis, MO   April 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

People don't believe the Polls! The Polls change like the wind and there are so many of them, one doesn’t know what poll is accurate. By next week, it will be something totally different.

therealist   April 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Historically bad news, for the dems..

Brad K   April 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Very old news indeed. The last time AP polled was 6 weeks ago. A lot has changed in that time with at least a couple of dozen recent polls showing more or less a dead heat whether it's McCain-Obama or McCain-Clinton. So this AP polls is basically no change from other polls in April. The more relevant recent change is Obama pulling away from Clinton as the Democrats' preferred nominee in national surveys, typically by a margin of 8 to 10 points (a bit less in some surveys), and Clinton's negatives climbing significantly (now around 53% or 54% negative in most surveys, compared to 45% or so for both McCain and Obama).

HP Boston   April 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obama can not win the the GE!! He will not win now or ever against McCain. The hope and change man is a figment of your imaginations!

Congrats Dems   April 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Looks very likely that we will manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory once again. A vast majority of Republicans dislike McCain, but they will still vote for him. Is the Democratic party so petty that we can't see past our own bias. I'm not fond of Clinton, but I'll plug my nose and vote for her if I have too. Let's hope we come to our senses before November.

Dan , TX   April 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

all but a few of Clinton and Obama supporters will eventually come to grips with the nomination and fall in line.

Would they really vote to keep people from getting health care and extend the war indefinitely just to spite the democratic party? Really?

Of course, they will vote against Clinton and Obama in polls, which is why Obama alone – with 33% of Clinton supporters voting for McCain, is even with McCain; and Clinton alone – with 25% of Obama supporters voting for McCain, is even with McCain.

The democratic nominee, whoever it is, based on the numbers in this article, is currently beating McCain, by about 60% to 40%.

vp   April 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I have no clue if McCain will be a fully functional president. He is TOO OLD for the job. I can't imagine voting for a person who cannot remember things which are important to US.

Anonymous   April 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

We reap what we sow. If we as democrats cannot support the party that we align with the most, we have no right to be upset when we lose control of the presidency, and thus all newly appointed judges, for another 4-8 years.

I believe my mother would call this cutting off one's nose to spite one's face.

Franky   April 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

You know, I think people are not surprised. I mean, when you have a "war", people are not always gonna be happy......

Tom   April 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I bet these polls have something to do with Hillary attacking Obama with negative ads and also she praise McCain and leave Obama out in the cold by his self. Hillary i blame you for destroying the demoncrate party

Rick   April 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff a superdelegate will endorse Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton when the New York senator appears this evening for the Allegheny County Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at Heinz Field.

Hillary 08

monica, rochester ny   April 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Uhhh, it's April!! The votes don't start until November. CNN is being silly and they're dumbing down the electorate by trying to make people think these extremely early polls matters. Remember CNN polling headlines in early 2007, where they all but declared HRC the nominee.

mary   April 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Hillary got 3 more superdelegates today! How come CNN isn't saying anything about it?

Florida democrat   April 10th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Again, more evidence that Hillary's refusal to drop out of the race is damaging the entire party. Thanks Hillary for making it more likely we will see more of the same republican politics. Is she really this selfish that she would rather ruin 08 election for democrats so that she can run again in 4 years??? I think she is!!! We know she will say anything to pick up votes.....even make up stories!!!

pissed off American!

Evndro   April 10th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

wow you people(Obamabots) are so clueless

Cause she is tied with him now you blame her, wow just wow, unbelievable what you hypnotized kool-aid drinkers will say.

Matt   April 10th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Actually, Hillary LEADS McCain by 3 and Obama is tied! Take note superdelegates...saw 3 more came out for Hillary today!

Darth Vadik, CA   April 10th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

DONT BE A KYLE
(Listen to the Stephanie Miller show to understand what I just said)

Kittensbeep   April 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Typical fuzzy math as usual. The heading should read CLINTON AHEAD OF OBAMA and MCCAIN.. .
48-45% is alot better than 45-45%. Typical media; never wanting to give Clinton the EDGE that she so DESERVES. If I were a candidate and saw the 3 point spread vs. an even tie...I'd be very happy.
Go Hillary,thismedia is against YOU and the Americans who voted and who will vote for you BELIEVE in YOU!!!
3 points Still wins!!!!

Mike Cairo, NY   April 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

HRC & BHO are a pair of losers, whomever comes out on top.

gerry   April 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Why does the CNN- ticker say : "Clinton's lead nearly gone" when she has still a lead and OBAMA"S lead is TOTALLY gone ?

CNN's objectivity is totally gone !

Stacy Clarks,   April 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

democrats need to get with it!! to BOTH clinton supporters and Obama supporters. This is riduculous how this race made a 180 turn!!!

we had this in the bag!!!

LETS GO DEMOCRATS!!!!!

Darth Vadik, CA   April 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

FOR GOD'S SAKE, EVEN HERE WE FIGHT ABOUT WHO'S FAULT IT IS.

WHO CARES WHO'S STARTED THE FIGHT, LET'S END IT.

JT4   April 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Why do you keep "moderating" me out of the blog?? not enough typos? no race baiting? not repetivtive enough? over your head?

PA for Obama, because Clinton not truthful   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is breaking the federal election law and no one is reporting this? why is that.

They was behind the Canada NAFTA smear campaign against Barack Obama and no one covered it when the truth came out.

Hillary Clinton major flip flop:

When she said to had shock the hands of MLK jr she was a young republician working for Senator Goldwater who was against the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In contrast to what she saying now.

Hillary Clinton voted for the War now says she against

She supported Nafta now says she against it

She hires Maggie William help to cause the Housing criss but now says she wants to help keep America in their houses. Her lobbyist who gave her money to keep quiet.

He against the Columbian Free Trade agreement is but she against it now.

The Clinton is guilty of not being truthful they have a history of just saying anything to get elected...

Clintons Lie, Lie, Lie and continue to lie..

Mike   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

McCain will beat Obama because the GOP machine has a few things in store for him. They will not be as nice to Obama as Hillary has been. There are a few things just now coming out on Obama that the main press is reluctant to show. But the GOP is already talking about it.

Tanya K   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Obama cannot and will not win if he is the Democratic candiate.

Mike   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

This just shows why polls are nonsense. The American people will never put McCain in office – they have had enough of warmongers for the last 8 years – they don't want 4 more years of one!

Roy   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

The Democrates are not looking at the big prize! They are not counting the Electorial College votes it will take to win the presidency. Obama is unelectible because he cannot take the big states. The Obama supporters need to realize this and give their support to Clinton. Otherwise McCain will win.

Go Hillary   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I do not think the "extended fight" has anything to do with it !! The divide between Clinton and Obama supports was always there. And polls are really not accurate AT ALL !!

Hillary 08 !!

StarxZilla   April 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

He'll have the lead, until he goes beserk and loses it... *get it* LOSES IT!!! *slaps knee* hehehehe

The Dude   April 10th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Why are people saying they are going to jump ship? I thought this election was about ending the war.

How could a Hillary or an Obama supporter vote FOR the war? God, people are so ignorant. That's the real problem with this country.

Vote Democrat '08
End The War!

Thomas, LA   April 10th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Way to go Hillary!

You successfully managed not only to torpedo your own failed campaign but your viciously false negative tactics will probably result in the right-wingers keeping the White House.

Linda   April 10th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Divided really causes failure.

Rick   April 10th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

We don't need another 70 year old in the White House. Go Obama!

ch   April 10th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Gee Obama is supposedly so strong but still cant can’t manage to open a statistically significant lead against Hillary.

And if he doesn’t win the critical state of PA after outspending her 3 to 1, then he’s got a lot of explaining to do.

And his lead against McCain from last month has totally disappeared (thanks to Reverend Wright). But Hillary leads McCain – but the Obama whiners will still tout his so called “electability”.

Yes, we can. – UGH

No, you can’t. Not without the 12 Million plus who have voted for Hillary. And believe me, Hillary supporter are so furious with the unfair attacks against Hillary (by the press, by Obama and his supporters) that we may very well sit this election out if she is not the nominee.

Sam, Houston, Texas   April 10th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Go Hillary.........We are with you all the way......In case Obama Banana gets the nomination we, your supporters, as civilized people will not burn cars and cities.... We will politely wait until November and vote for McCain..............................

CNN never posts my comments because I am not a Obama/Oprah supporter...........

Big Tex in Texas   April 10th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Sounds like McCain is going to loose in the general. Clinton and Obama are dealing with all the mud slinging by Clinton and all MCCain can do it stay tied? Where is McCain's daughter? why is she never on camera or on stage?...Could it be because she is not white? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? We see the Clinton test-tube baby and the Obama kids have been seen on stage, but where is McCain's non-white daughter? Yes, she was adopted, but why is she being hidden?????

Linda   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

CNN, I don't believe your Ticker Polls! The Media will have a "Red Face" when Hillary wins it all.
The Media & the Polls are NOT going to control this election, the voters are onto YOU!
It is the most UNFAIR coverage I've seen since Gw ran, What happened to our Democarcy????????????????
Hillary is doing o.k. and when she gets Fla & Mi votes, she'll win. She's the only one that can handle this job. Linda KY

Tim from Buffalo   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I don't find this surprising as McCain has had free reign to run around and act "presidential."

I do suspect that after Clinton does drop out of the democratic race that Obama will see a big bump and his support will continue to grow from the Clinton supporters who are smart enough to realize that Obama's and Clinton's policies are virtually identical.

In my mind tied right now = at least 10% up after the nomination is secured.

Eva - Pittsburgh, PA   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

We need a complete overhaul of the DNC - we gave up the election in 2000, the strategy of "anyone but Bush" clearly didn't work in 2004, and Mr. Dean is likely "not worried these divisions will hold up" because he knows we've already lost 2008. Start planning for 2012 is right.

D   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

See what you are doing Hillary?

Thanks

MD   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

History will show that Hillary Clinton is one of the greatest traitors this country has ever seen.

Selfishness, lies, and narcissism are the foundation of her campaign. The Democratic Party is weak and inept. It should have pressured her to get out of the race months agao. Instead, they folded under pressure, and are now seating FL amd MI delegates. Everyone, including the people of these two states and both candidates agreed from the start with the DNC ruling. Now that Clinton is losing the nomination, the DNC is reversing its ruling. That makes me sick.

Wait till the naxt time. This is the beginning of a larger fiasco. A precedent that will lead to many more states playing this game time and again. As long as Howard Dean is in charge of this party, and keeps flip flopping, Democrats will never win back the white house.

debra   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

It is just letting the stronger candidate start to come forward. We don't want to jump to any nomination when it is this close. Everyone needs to get their chance to vote.

GoHillary   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Clinton or McCain! It is just that simple! It is a win-win situation to me!

Juno   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Hillary, get out of the pool, your time is up. And if you had run a little cleaner campaign, you may have had a chance. People are tired of the same ole smear campaign techniques. And if you really wanted to smear things, just hire Karl Rove, he's the expert at smear and ruining reputations.

Jan   April 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Is this the scare tactic for the Dems to try to get Hillary to out,?

It should be a sign for Obama to quit.bama will Never beat Mccain
in the election and then we will have another 4 year Bush Whitehouse.
Hillary is the only one strong enough to beat McCain.

Sylvia   April 10th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Obama CANNOT WIN.....just stop drooling over his speeches and look at HIM for once
Remembr Hiler had a lot of people mezmorized by his speeches too!!!

Gerry, Buffalo NY   April 10th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Too early to worry about it. Democrats have time to unite. Let the primaries play out and the best candidate win. How is a republican going to win with:

A war raging in Iraq
Budget deficits at record highs
The economy in a tailspin
The dollar tanking against all major currencies
Record Forclosures
A recession just starting.

Republicans can't govern all they do is shift money from our children and grandchildren to their rich friends by giving tax breaks to them and running up huge deficits

Barb Canada   April 10th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

It means nothing....if you gave 51% of Obama's votes to Hillary, (and it would be much higher) that would put her over the top! Don't forget the Dems are still divided!

***AMERICAN***   April 10th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

If the HRC & Obama mess keeps going McCains number will climb. AMerica is sick of those two.

Marc   April 10th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

The prolonged Democratic primary? This is the standard of historical measurements. The 2000 and 2004 primaries being over early were anomalies.

In reality, this normal process favors Clinton against Obama and McCain. It weakens Obama against Clinton and McCain.

Chuck, TN   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Any poll taken with match ups against McCain will the Democratic fighting is still going on is completely misleading. ONce the Democrats have a nominee than take another poll and see how they afre against McCain. As a Republican now turned Independent I am very worried over McCain itching to go to war with Iran.

Herman LA, CA   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

This man has not gotten any criticism what so ever in the media and has gotten a free ride in the press, while Hillary tired to beat down Barack.

Can you say Shiite & Sunni, how many times have McCain got this wrong.

Get him off of "The View"

Yep and all of you women lovers out there John McCain opposes “Roe vs. Wade”

Yea go ahead and vote for McCain go ahead and make my day and you won't even have a choice with your own bodies.

Obama 08!!!

Lisa   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I see that Hillary is beating Mccain!

G.N. Penley   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Keep it up, Hillary and Obama. You are both great Republicans.

TC - CO   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Any Democrat that votes Republican because "their" candidate didn't win, should go outside and start digging holes. Holes for the bodies of American troops, because McCain's stance on Iraq will keep piling up the bodies of our service men and women.

The whole idea of switching parties to "spite" the other candidate is idiotic and childish. Grow up America. You say you want things to change and yet you stay rooted in childish behavior.

Pathetic.

R.S.-St. Paul   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I am one of the statistics. I hope the democratic Super-delegates hear this! I am a Hillary supporter, and because of the way they have "intimidated" and "bullied" Hillary into "quitting her run for presidency", I am almost ashamed to call myself a Democrat. Of course, I really am ashamed of the Democrats who are part of the bullies. Because of their behavior, I am adamant that if Hillary gets screwed in the remainder of the Democratic nominating process, I will vote for McCain. I will not support the candidate that the "bullies" are supporting. GO HILLARY!

Jordan   April 10th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Good work Hillary. Just go away.

Jonathan of Tampa, FL   April 10th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

If McCain wins it will simply add to my confused definition of what Americans strive to be.

Kevin, NC   April 10th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Hil-Liar's web has been spun and is working.

D Jessup   April 10th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Let the Democratic primary finish the process, new voters are registering, it will be better for the party in the long run. Once that 1/4 or 1/3 vote Democratic in the General the Repbulicans will be swept away.

Cindy   April 10th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

And this can only be attributable to ONE fact! Hillary insists on continuing this race when the chances of her leaping ahead of Obama are close to impossible if not completely impossible at this point.

We were told weeks ago when she was 16% ahead of Obama that she needed to win Penn with double digits however she continues state that she'll remain in the race until-well forever or until she makes it extremely difficult for Obama to over take McCain... This is truly a disgrace! she is a disgrace!! and the democratic part is a disgrace as well for allowing this to happen! She's a racist!

Matt   April 10th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Thats it !!!. Hillary destroyed the DNC

Smart   April 10th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

It is only a pseudo-tie. Once the Dems choose their nominee, their poll figure will surge. McCain will be in for a sucker punch if he don't already know this.

But seriously, why wont the party big wigs persuade Hillary to step aside since it is evident she has only remote chances of winning?

Liberty   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

The poll doesn't take into account the outrage that would occur if Hillary Clinton was handed the nomination by superdelegates even if she didn't win through the primaries and caucuses.

She cannot win the general election without a high turnout of African-Americans, and her desperate strategy to use a crazy retired pastor to win the nomination may cause black Americans to stay at home rather than vote for her.

IAMWMD   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Do the right thing PA. We need to end this and move on without her.

Black Man for Hillary   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

How ya like them numbers Barry?

Terry Frakes   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

This should tell you Obama supporters who is more proven to beat McCain in the presidential race. All i can say is if Obama gets the nomination, i will change to republican. I lost my interest when Obama would not let Florida and Michigan re-vote. That to me shows him being a hypocrite on the speeches that he gives. Im from Florida and if he would have come through i would have voted for him, but im pulling for Hillary. I wish the media would bring how Obama put the democrates in a bad position in these two states. Hillary may have been wrong about bosnia, but it wasnt like it directly affected the American people. I would rather here this then that of a racist, who everytime gets into hot water, decides then to cover his butt!!! Go Hillary or McCain.

Wayne   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

It's amazing how CNN and the mainstream media just refuse to say that the results of the poll show:
THAT HILLARY IS AHEAD OF BOTH McCAIN AND OBAMA!

NC for Obama   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

For the people that refuse to vote for the candidate they did not back, you all are just not true Democrats or just not very well educated. Both Democrats share very common views on almost every issue.

Get educated on the issues before you vote!

OBAMA 08

Sabrina   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

A lot of people are finding he is just a empty suit made up by the media, if it is not Clinton, I will vote for McCain We some one with experience, and not some one who talks a good speech but how do we know what he really believes???? He and his wife.

john   April 10th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hillary is winning john mccain!!!! GO CNN

Nick   April 10th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I fail to believe 33% of Clinton supporters will back McCain if they don't get their way. Sure, there are a few confused people here and there, but the majority will come around when the party starts to rally around one candidate.

Grif   April 10th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

They're still in the Gate...

Mark-TX   April 10th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Whether or not the race is hurting the Democrats' chances is too soon to tell. It is clear that it's hurting the polling numbers, since people loyal to Clinton may choose to say they'll vote for McCain over Obama to skew the numbers, and vice versa. When the general election comes along, I don't think the Democrats who don't get their nominee will still be throwing a temper tantrum, so the numbers will improve.

Brandon   April 10th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

This infighting among us Democrats is tearing us apart. If we want to beat McCain and retake the White House, we need to stop tearing each other apart. I'm an adamant supporter of Barack Obama's campaign, but I'm probably going to support any Democrat either way.

Jay, TX   April 10th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Howard Dean knows well the negative effects this Democratic primary is having on the party, he just won't admit it in public. As days come and go, supporters of Clinton and Obama are getting more and more hardened on their candidate. Democratic voters have a chance here to uplift their country once again but have chosen to throw fits if their candidate is not chosen. This prolonged primary is dooming us all I fear.

Frank, Missouri   April 10th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Well, Billary is working on 2012 – that strategy is paying off.

After all, she is more a 'Clinton' than she is a Democrat.

Barry IL   April 10th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

The inconsistency of polls is overwhelming. If the polls go through academic test, they don't have substance due to their inconsistency. Some days,the polls inform us the majority of Americans oppose the war in Iraq. And th next day,the same polls come back to inform us Senator McCain, who is mitted to pursue the current road in Iraq, is becoming ever popular. Which poll can we trust?

Angel in Va   April 10th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Who are the pollsters calling?
I never get called. Do any of you?

Velle   April 10th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Polls are all smoke and mirrors that reflect nothing but people's volitile feelings at the moment they are polled. "Opinions" are a fluid and fickle thing. What were "The Polls" saying before Super Tuesday? ...That Hillary was "the presumptive nominee". Those same polls had Rudy Giuliani the "pick" of the GOP. Look closely folks. Pollsters are only as good as the questions they ask...the people they ask them to, what day of the week it is, how the weather is, whether they flew on an airline that week... "Polls" are a "snapshot" of a motion picture. You aren't going to get the plot, the denoument, or the climax by viewing a single frame of MOTION.

Seth   April 10th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

If this isn't proof that Clinton is hurting the Democrats' chances of taking back the White House this year, I don't know what is. She cannot win. Mathematically, her game is up. It's time to drop out of the race so that Obama can focus solely on competing with McCain. This is lunacy.

Uncle Sam   April 10th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

The big winner is John McCain. And this despite an unpopular war and administration, low consumer confidence, record turnout and fundraising, etc. What does this tell you?

President McCain '08

Leila   April 10th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

If Obama is the Democratic nominee, McCain SHOULD win.
I saw the new Obama ad with his grandmother. He'll use her any way he can to win this election – throw her under the bus in a speech, then use her in an ad saying she influenced him. I guess she'll have to go stuff envelopes for him this weekend.

NObama '08

Lou   April 10th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

It ticks me off to hear democrats say they will vote McCain if their nominee isn't picked. The nominees are almost exactly the same on the issues. They both, however show a sharp contrast to McCain who wants to keep our kids in Iraq indefinately. What a selfish bunch of crybabies. Think of our military families praying for loved ones to come home safely before you make that stupid decision...just because your guy or girl didn't 'win.' Dooming a family to more anguish. Unbelievable.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 10th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

That is only because we are bickering amongs ourselves, and you have Obama and Hillary voters saying they wont vote for the other candidate if theirs does not win.

We're just a little hot headed right now, but once we have a nominee we'll come together and trounce McCain. He is the weakest Republican Candidate in the last 50 years. So you Repulicans don't get to excited.

MP-Pennsylvania   April 10th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Hillary you won....
You wanted it is to be or no one else in Dems.
Lets see how Dems love you after November and your re-election in new york next time.

Jared, Evansville, IN   April 10th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

The people that are jumping ship if their candidate doesn't get the nomination aren't Democrats... They're idiots.

Do they not realize the next President of the United States might have the chance to put 2 Supreme Court Justices on the Bench. Why would you vote for a Republican and give them that chance.

Forget the candidates, how about for once, the Democrats get over themselves, get on the same ship, and vote the ticket.

It works for the Republicans

sue   April 10th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Hillary is selfish, she just wants to run again in 4 years, so she wants McCain to win. Its disgusting!

Peter   April 10th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Keep up the good work, Hillary. If you can't be the nominee, then you will at least strengthen McCain. Either is better than Obama.

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   April 10th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Really Randy & Linda its Hillary fault – no I don't think its that people are slowly starting to see who Obama is and Hillary is losing due to the constant media bias!!!

Vote for experience and real change – no a no doer with promises!!

TheLeftNut   April 10th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Are we there yet?

Obama the Great Deceiver   April 10th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Go McCain! 08

James Nelson   April 10th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

No big deal. Once the race for Democratic nominee is over, the Party will be united, the partisan hysterics will come to their senses and Mr. Century-of-War will be soundly defeated.

Gabriel   April 10th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

No one is tied with Clinton. She light years ahead of both of them in every way I can think of.

Jim Shimmer   April 10th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Thanks to Billary. She will stoop to any low to win!! Sick...

How can we let someone like her even run. I despise her more than ever. Everyone I know does too. We all have seen her nasty tactics.

Linda. Boston, MA   April 10th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

How is this news? McCain has been pretty much tied with both of them for a while now. And yes, the prolonged Democratic primary IS hurting the Dem's chances.

Randy - Denver   April 10th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Ahh well guess Ms. Clinton's staying in the race is giving her what she needs, a chance to win in 2012!

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