April 16, 2008
Posted: 09:30 AM ET

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 The race appears to be narrowing in Pennsylvania.
The race appears to be narrowing in Pennsylvania.

(CNN)- It is still unclear how much, if any damage was done to Sen. Barack Obama's presidential run as a result of his 'bitter' comments last week, but a CNN poll of poll released Wednesday suggests the affects in Pennsylvania appear to be minimal.

The latest CNN poll of polls — which combines the results of four surveys taken between April 8 and April 14 — shows Hillary Clinton leading Barack Obama in Pennsylvania by 5 points with 47 percent to his 42 percent.

Because a some of the surveys were conducted before Obama's comments on some rural voters were reported, the average does not fully account for any potential fallout.

The four surveys include the Franklin and Marshall poll conducted April 8 through 13, the LA Times/Bloomberg poll conducted April 10 through 14, the Quinnipiac Poll conducted April 9 through 13, and the Zogby poll conducted April 9 and 10.

Over the past weeks, polls have fluctuated dramatically, but 11 percent of those questioned remain undecided ahead of Tuesday's primary in Pennsylvania.

Throughout the primary season, Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean has said these polls are meaningless until after Labor Day.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Thomas L. Davidson   April 16th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

We must move on, it's over. We all have to get behind Obama and not let Macain and the republicans still this one too.

PA, NC, & INDY, GET OUT THE BROOMS, WE NEED A SWEEP!!!

Photon Torpedo Dallas, TX   April 16th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Who else finds this mysterious "POLL OF POLLS!" soooooo enticing? I want to know more about it!
Does it live in a far away isle in Mordor? Is it hiding in a little cave in "The Shire"? I trust this phonem because it is truly the "ONE POLL TO RULE THEM ALL!" LOL!!

Yes We Can & Yes We Should!
Obama 08′

PAUL PROVIDENCE RI   April 16th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

She will needs to win by more then 20 points and that will not happen. This is just a smoke screen and out to hurt the demorcratic party. The Clintons a very mean people, you don't do what they say, well you will pay. I wish the tax payers in New York state would wake up and vote her out as well.

JK   April 16th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Obama is spending millions and millions of dollars to win PA . . . he is advertising and selling himself just like a product - of course he's going to close in on Hillary, especially when you can't get through an hour without seeing his face . . . it's a controlling mechanism.

Terry   April 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

My support is with Obama, but I prefer to see the ending results. Can someone explain what is going on in Texas?

Go Obama 08

Jenny Sprowl   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The true elitist, In this race is Billary. When her and fat cat hubby were in the white house she was orderd to turn over some papers to the court. What she said to them is

"I'm not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers.
We are the president."

Are you going to tell me that is not eitist? Give me a break!!!!

rezagui1@hotmail.com   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I will be bitter if she wins, but I know she will ultimately lose, it is just that she is like a chigger - serves no purpose but to drive you nuts.

Newman   April 16th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Hillary is done, she might as well flip sides and go support McCain. She used to be a republican Goldwater girl anyway. Hillary, your true color is red, and everyone knows it. If she wants a chance at the whitehouse, it is by McCain's side as running mate in the General.

Venus   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

The picture of Hillary above was taken Monday while she was trying to attack Obama and she got boobedf! As of fact of fact - she got boobed twice that day while trying to give speeches! Yes - Obama make a mistake - but he didn't laugh or try to blame on any one. Hillary was wrong and she got burned! Go Obama!

R.O.B.   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

It's funny how Hillary is always with a double digit lead months before a primary and within a few days of a primary her lead always dwindles or vanishes all together. The same thing that happened in the other primaries is happening in Pennsylvania. Obama is going to win and if not he won't lose by a large enough margin for Hillary to capitalize off of anything. The so called "bitter" comments didn't hurt him because what he said was true. It's not only true to small towns in Pennsylvania but small towns all across the U.S. are "bitter". I can vouch for that because I live in a small town, and quite frankly I've been "bitter" ever since 2001 when gas prices first started going up.

Concerned Voter   April 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Depends on the poll of course. I don't think Obama will pull this one off no matter how much he spends.

Jo   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton remains fighting for this nomination because she knows and her supporters know that she is the best candidate to be President of the United States. It has nothing to do with trying to divide the party. It is about winning the nomination so that she can implement her plans and programs as President. She and her 50% of the democratic party (more than that in PA) are convinced that her proposals for the future in health care, education, ending the iraq war, protecting american security and rebuilding our relationships both here and abroad are the best for this country.

She is behind in pledged delegates at this point but there are other votes to be taken. The fact that the Obama campaign and its supporters are trying to derail the process says more about their lack of conviction for their candidate. Their constant use of demeaning language directed at Clinton and her supporters is counterproductive. Their blame of Clinton for everyone of his mistakes is not helping,

I keep wondering where they think their November votes are going to come from if they constantly insult her and her voters.

mary jackson   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

it is pretty hard for me to think of obama being an elitist, especially having grown up in a single parent family and on food stamps. it is very easy for me to see clinton and mccain as elitist, i do not think they ever had to struggle for anything. personally i am getting pretty tired of hearing about all of their stupid mistakes. hillary we know tells lies, and when she is caught, she was mistaken, it was because she was tired and confused. just like she threw her book bag after hearing about MLK's death. i am a few years younger than hillary, my age group did not have book bags. oh that right i was not that fortunate, i did not grow up with a silver spoon. at least obama admits to what he said and probably did use the wrong choice of words. so what, who cares, what difference does his former pastor, or bad choice of words makes? all of them have said some pretty stupid things, but to keep all this mess going is insane.

maryj

Caroline   April 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Can I just say that that picture of Hillary is awful and I cannot imagine having to look at that face and her smirks and fake smiles for the next 4 years.

And yet, yes, I'll be checking out the debate tonight, for entertainment purposes…..I've already voted for Obama.

Independant   April 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Why are you all fighting? The general election will be just a formality. The democrats have screwed up another presidential election thanks to Billary.

Angela   April 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Mr. Retired Navy Veteran,

Seems you are bitter as Obama says, only not with Bush administration but with a woman. Hillary wasn't the one cheating on Bill. Are you upset she didn't leave him?

By the way is not only your White House, it's our White House…America's White House. And many of us want Hillary in it.

Better keep your bitterness to yourself. I don't care to know about your misogynistic views even if you are a veteran.

Peter from Oregon   April 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Hillary is too dishonest to be president. The voters realize this, and it's reflected in the polls.

Obama '08

Bitter in Indiana   April 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Hilllary has as much chance to win the nomination statistically as Huckabee did. She mathematically CANNOT win the nomination without stealing it or a back room deal. Period!

Felly   April 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Hillary is an angry old woman. At 3:00am she will be drinking Canadian Whisky in the White House instead– madam naftagate and snipergate.

Obama'08

Peter   April 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

The words us and them where used before by the republicans.
Now the Obama supporters use the same to attack Clinton and her supporters, this to elect their candidate, the one that said that he wants one America. (No matter what)
You attack Mayor Nutter just because being black he should had to endorse Obama.
Rightly he picked the most prepared and qualified candidate to win in November.
Every time one endorses Obama you put him/her for VP.
You keeping attacking Clinton administration (what you think about those eight years, America did not do so badly).
We are democratic and on the issues there is not much difference between Clinton and Obama that copy very well from the experienced one
Let the process run its course and try to have an open mind so you can have a democratic President in November.

Hillary 08

Sharon Minnesota   April 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Retired Navy, brush your teeth and use some mouthwash. This is not a sailors wharf bar. It's the internet where children present.

landers   April 16th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

THIS WOMAN IS MAKING ME SOUR AND BITTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharon Minnesota   April 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Polls are one thing but votes are final. Just a snapshot for a day or two.

Hillary will win the primary and go on to win the nomination.

ObamaMan   April 16th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

The small town redneck shotgun lovers can stop change. GO Obaman 08

Amy from Michigan   April 16th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

It's time for Hillary to go home! In a poll published Monday in Michigan, Hillary would lose the state of Michigan to McCain in November, but Obama would beat McCain. Come on PA, lead the rest of the country and pull together for Obama! We need the strongest candidate that can beat McCain in Novemeber, and that is Obama.

david from texas   April 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Obama says, "I never take money from lobbyists". Just another lie. Read USA today and see the 138 million dollars Obama has already taken. He lies, lies, and then lies about his lies.. Yeah, he's Presidential material….lol! Hillary 08 !

Michael G- Ventura, CA   April 16th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Anyone who says that Barack Obama is the one dividing the party is way out of touch with reality.
You Clintonites just don't seem to get the point that OBAMA is the FRONT RUNNER–and all the attacks she has come up with hasn't and can't change that!
The race is PA was supposed to be a complete blow out for Hillary…not gonna happen. She will NOT be the nominee of the party and Obama has earned the nomination without changing any rules, and without innuendo and outright lies.
Listen to John McCain speak on any issue that is important to Democrats (including Hillary)- and you will see that the gap between the GOP and the Democrats is very wide.
Democrats 08!

Mark TX   April 16th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

The question is which Democratic candidate can win in November.

ABC/Washington Post poll taken 4/10-13/08 shows;

Obama - Favorable = 56% Unfavorable = 39%

MCCain - Favorable = 53% Unfavorable = 40%

Clinton - Favorable = 44% Unfavorable = 54%

Now who can win in November?

david from texas   April 16th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

These polls have flipped-flopped ever since January. I wouldn't put any stock in the polls. The debate tonight, should be a good one. I feel that Hillary will take it. Obama, has problems when he is put on the "stump" without speech writers. I see the momentum swifting to Hillary and though the press isn't reporting ( they're biased toward Obama), many people are not supporting Obama. Hillary is definitely more electable. As far as Bruce Sprinsteen endorsing Obama…good! He's a drug addict and also endorsed Kerry, who, btw, lost.! I see Obama and Springsteen as "birds of a feather". Hillary 08 !

Nancy   April 16th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Yeah, right, nothing Obama says affects the polls. Tell me another one. All I can say is if he wins the nomination, John McCain will be our next president, because Dems will not vote for this racist, arrogant, elitist, manipulative liar!

Marcus   April 16th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

We're tired of your lies and deception, Hil-liar-y!
Stop the negative attacks!
Stop dividing the Democratic Party!

A canadian laughing at all you American idiots   April 16th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

HILLARY, HILLARY–WILL HEAL THE COUNTRY
BARRY, BARRY-WILL BE SUCKING HIS THUMB IN THE CORNER
OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

NW   April 16th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

BO, please release your tax retures for 1997-1999

Maggieb   April 16th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Of course people are bitter, but Obama and those like him have caused it

By allowing Illegals to take american jobs, and this kook wants to take down the fence and open the gates to More and More to take more and more jobs and take down American Wages. " he hasn't got that yet"

By allowing companies to move to Mexico etc. Like Levi Jeans & Hershey. Then sell them back to Americans at Huge Profits.

By allowing China to sell products to Americans at Huge Profits while Our products are sold to them Cheap.

And making Americans bend over for all Immigrants for them. spending our tax dollars for everything in Spanish, Schools providing extras for Muslims

AMERICAN TAX PAYERS FIT THESE BILLS , AND I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY LONGER

And this is just a few things the Dope hasn't figured out yet.

You bet I have an Anti-Immigrant Sediment

Cynthia   April 16th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Whatever the effect of the misspeak, none of us will know until after the people of Pennsylvania go to the polls and vote. Senator Clinton's negative numbers in trustworthiness has constantly increased and may be a factor all the other elections to come.

Skipper   April 16th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

PA should thank Hillary for getting Obama to dump all that ad money into their coffers.

All that money, and he still isn't ahead.

Maybe he shouldn't talk bad about he small town Americans whose votes he needs to win.

Reality That's Too Real   April 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

getting toooo ugly (and others)

You have a point that this has gone on way too long, but what do you expect in a country that's become fixated on reality TV. I'm just thinking that the Democratic National Party needs to add some challenges to the process like is done in Survivor …. Now that would be some "Must See" television.

Joshua P   April 16th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

After all the lies and deceit, Obama is exactly where he was in the poles last week. It goes to show that America is sick and tired of the dirty politics that seem to follow the Clintons around like a cloud of pungent death.

Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 16th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Hillary is one of the most hated women in America!

LAIDETEA FOR OBAMA   April 16th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Obama has been endorsed by one of the largest unions in our nation. APWU (American Postal Workers' Union) which has 400,000 members. That's a strong union much stronger than the one that endorse HRC.

Go Obama 08′

SC for Hillary   April 16th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

pOLLS ARE SNAPSHOTS AND CHANGE DAILY, WHAT WILL THE RESULTS BE ON APRIL 22ND, THAT IS WHAT REALLY COUNTS, THESE POLLSTERS ARE BEING PAID BY THE OBAMA CAMPAIGH, OBAMA CANNOT AND WII NOT WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION, 527 REPUBLICANS WILL WIPE THE FLOOR WITH HIM, HE WILL BE GAGGING INSTEAD OF STUTTERING. OBAMA IS A LOSER. AND LOOK DOWN AND DISLIKE POOR PEOPLE AND IMMIGRANTS

Pat   April 16th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Polls are predictable to be unpredictable. How can polls count that age, sex, race, religion, education, and career all be included in one vote. I fit into several "bases" of both candidates but I still only have one vote and I did that over two months ago so my vote is cast as millions of others are. The media and campaigns will keep on putting the prefered spin on what makes a story or supports the desired candidate.

Great   April 16th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

You know why Americans are bitter? Because Clinton is manipulating them and is ripping our political system for her own personal gains.

Obama '08

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 16th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

HILLARY LEADS IN THE POLLS!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY ********************************

Great   April 16th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I guess Hillary realized that Americans were not 'bitter' and were jumping in joy 24×7 while under sniper fire attack in Bosnia.

tim   April 16th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Hillary with convectional thinking. Keep going and wasting your money. A win is a win and a loss is a loss and I think it is time to embrace the reality of this!

Maggie in SC   April 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Sen. Obama is happy to collect your small donations. He does have folks (lawyers) which "were" lobbyists collecting large sums from the "rich" folk. You keep on using your hard earned money to support the movement. His socialist ways will lead us to destruction. You will be responsible for the demise of the USA.

Anyone but Obama "08″

Great   April 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

American are really 'rolling up their sleeves' and anticipating the recession. Jesus, Clinton, gimme a break.

Obama '08

FNJ in Pa   April 16th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

You people are insane. Clinging to every little thing just like your ELITIST candidate! These polls may not be right on point but this is not just a CNN poll showing this lead. When Hillary was up 20% you people were jumping up and down like fools. I'm from PA THESE NUMBERS ARE IN THE PAPERS I READ EVERY SINGLE DAY! Hillary is not going to win big in PA. I do think she will win but not by enough. BYE BYE HILLARY!As for the "black vote" PA is 83% white so get a new line. Philly is 1 city that may be majority black HOWEVER that does not win you a state. I can't wait till Barack puts on a fight in PA and all you people are eating your words. On her way out please ask her to take Rendell with her…since all he wants is to kiss her butt all over the state.

OBAMA 08′

Africa man   April 16th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Obama is the best candidate this year and thats a fact. Americans have a great opportunity to show the world that and themselves that this country can vote for anyone who qualifies to be President If a Republican wins the Whitehouse, no one should complain about the economy or gas prices or the war because you asked for it.

one nation under god!!!!   April 16th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Its weird i know people who will vote for McCaine and people who will vote for Hillary but ive yet to meet one who said they would vote for Obama.It makes me ask where is his support that shows up in the media.Im wondering if the liberal media and certain elements of dem party are rigging this election.

Nunya   April 16th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

It's likely that people who were inclined to misinterpret his remarks so as to be offended already were not going to vote for him anyway…

Rachelraye   April 16th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

This is for JW

You sound so ridiculous. Your just mad that this year the best candidate happens to be a bi-racial candidate. He has the best of both worlds. Who do you think Presidents, and Kings of other countries want to to deal with. Not Hillary (She's just not the right woman to run for President.) Being first lady doesn't make you experience. And John McCain (Oh, give me a break). This country has suffered for the last 8 years. It is time for a change. He can't do no worse than the last President. At least he's intelligent and didn't get a degree from College because of his Daddy.

ShannonL   April 16th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

More proof that the media is in the tank for Obama. Why won't anyone talk about the poll that has Clinton up 20 points on Obama?

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   April 16th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Given how far behind Clinton is with the elected delegates and her lead with superdelegates has been shrinking a bit, this gap of between 4% and 9% isn't good news. She needs to win by at least 15% to make any kind of attempt to catch up.

Honestly, I think many people are bitter who are in that situation. The government has allowed various loop holes for companies to move their operations overseas. That has hurt American workers. What else do they have to rely on? Those that favor an open market, how do you get companies to move their manufacuturing plants back here? Answer that!

Al C.   April 16th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Reading thru everything it's clear that Hillary has the attitude that if she can't get the nomination, then no one from the democratic party will. Most of her die-hard followers have adapted that same attitude and yet neither Hillary nor those die-hards get it that to elect McCain is make yourself suffer as well. I'll be very happy when it's down to one from each side and then people who are shallow enough to want to vote for someone based on their personality rather than policy can go back into the woodwork.

Baracking in the Free World   April 16th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

My goodness Hillary is homely.

Chad, NH   April 16th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

There is NO race, since she doesn't have the numbers.

He is the elected nominee. She is arranging deck chairs on the Titantic.

Obama 08

Roger   April 16th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Unclear? All the polls I have seen show Obama tanking. Rural America have a good sense of a person and they are not fooled by all the media spin and self important people trying to tell them what Obama meant or how they are being told to feel about there country, there lives and there faith. It is not just Pennsylvania it is all of rural America.

Jake, California   April 16th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT…
Is this hard to get?

Demo Craxy   April 16th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

change is coming…………change is coming and not even the clinton machine can stop it…………mm that is why they are so upset making up more lies..
this wont last ……

Neutral   April 16th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Hillary will be the nominee for the Democratic Party, if not, prepare for President John McCain.

Caucus is FALSE, in general election people cast their vote using secret ballot. The problem with the Democratic Party, they want to please everybody, they end up pleasing NO ONE. The DNC is so fragmented beyond belief, their early showing favoring Obama in spite of the fact this Senator is involved in all kinds of scandal in Chicago (Rezko just to name a few) is making registered voters especially the Reagan Democrats they're better off with Hillary or McCain.

States Obama has won so far are RED STATES which we ALL know from history of our general election since wayback in the 60's remain red states; for example South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Alaska - just to name a few. The ONLY major state Obama has won is ILLINOIS - THAT'S IT!

It would be a landslide win for McCain against Obama; Obama is ANTI-WHITE, ANTI-AMERICA AND ANTI-MIDDLE AMERICA. All registered black voters (12%) can vote for Obama, he would still LOSE against John McCain. The BIGGEST constituents of McCain are the INDEPENDENT voters which Obama relied during primary. Obama is EXTREME LEFT while McCain is a moderate Republican.

This polls CNN is posting is downright FALSE, the fact is Hillary is surging while Obama is going down.

Remember North Carolina in 2004, Edwards can't even carry his own state for Kerry-Edwards ticket. The animosity now have deepened especially the OFF THE RECORD speech of Obama in San Francisco calling folks living in SMALL town across America as a bunch of BIGOTS who hang on to their guns and religion.

Pat Va   April 16th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Once the democratic nominee as been chosen (no matter who it is) I predict that in future gerneral elections, any woman running for the office of President is going to have an uphill (understatement) battle doing so thanks to Hillary's campaign and the method in which its been managed to date.

Her campaign should be used as textbook as to how NOT to run a campaign!!!

joan   April 16th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Clintons still clinging to power and keep shooting and will not win the game. This should not be what we want in this country!

PJ, New York Independent   April 16th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

The Democratic party is so blind. The Republican's are laughing/watching the DEMS shoot themselves in the foot once more. Obama WILL NOT win the general election. It's just so ridiculous how many Obama supporters are still under his spell. CNN is so obviously pro Obama it almost makes some people want to vomit. He could go in front of the camera and shout 'I hate white people' and they'd still be spinning these stories in his favor.

CNN has a story on about Obama getting the endorsement of 'The Boss', yet they STILL have not made mention of the HUGE endorsement Hillary Clinton received today, a 45,000 member union endorsement. It just goes to show you how pro Obama they are. It's so pathetic, it really is. The only thing CNN is doing is making Hillary Clinton supporters even more angry. Therefore, making them look to John McCain, should Obama win the DEM nomination.

Eli   April 16th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

CNN first states that the fallout is nothing, but then at the bottom of the story they come back to say that the polls are not a full account of any fallout from Obamas comment. Why is CNN still playing the Obama is GREAT thing. We all know who is the best fro this job.

HILLARY08

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 16th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Even if Clinton wins Pennsylvania, she will not win the election, so go for it, Hillary! You"e entitled to have one good day, because you won't have any more thereafter!

fred   April 16th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Good-bye Obama!!

marie Leyv   April 16th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

From Dreams Of My Father;

“I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I
began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites”

Lee From Treasure Island Florida   April 16th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Obama got Indian Senator endorsement today. Springstein, and Steelers Boss celebrety nods. Colomonist who broke "bitter" story on San Francisco Fund Raiser for Obama, returns from Cruise to write today that "John McCain can go on vacation…as Hillary is doing his job for him." She also says that Hillary is burning down the Village to save the Village! an be found at Huffington Post(arianna huffington).

Anthony-Minneapolis,MN   April 16th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

So much for that 20% lead that some poll and pundits were tauting. It will be close in PA and if Hillary Clinton doesnt win by at least this margin 65% to 35% then it is a loss. Remember people in order for her to have any significant chance of catching him in pledged delegates, popular votes, states won, she has to win all final 10 races by a margin of 65% - 35%.

Don't let the pundits, Clinton campaign or her surrogates convince you otherwise, she has to win by at least that margin. Also don't let them come up with that "momentum" argument which is complete garbage. Momentum means nothing when you are losing, she may win a battle or two here and there but loses the war so take that momentum and shove it.

Superdelegates unite and send Hillary back to New York.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA 2009-2017
VICE PRESIDENT COLIN POWELL 2009-2017

PRESIDENT COLIN POWELL 2018-2026

NOW THAT IS A DREAM TICKET!! THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A MOMENT

RRE   April 16th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Yes some of us are bitter and we stick to our guns and go to church to seek for hope. We don't go to church to listen to our pastor demoralize our country and spew racist remarks. Barack Hussein Obama is out of touch with middle America. Wake up America our choices should be
Hillary Clinton or John McCain..both will better serve our country. GO HILLARY, GO MCCAIN.

CB in Florida   April 16th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Barack Obama can take some solace out of Hillary Clinton’s new television ad in Pennsylvania. At least one of her supporters featured in the spot hammering Obama for his small town comments isn’t registered to vote in Pennsylvania. Clyde Thomas, who sports a goatee in the ad and says, “The good people of Pennsylvania deserve a lot better than what Barack Obama said,” is actually registered in New Jersey. He voted there for Clinton Feb. 5. He only recently moved to Bethlehem, Pa. Thomas said he was born in Scranton, but has lived his entire life in Somerville, N.J. He is a 46-year-old unemployed environmental engineer.

"What I believe with all my heart is that voters are tired of people who lie to them."- Hillary Clinton.

JN   April 16th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Hey Fred2…Please speak only for yourself about americans being racist..you don't know me or my views…thank you

Mighty Earth   April 16th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

The 90's were good to the Clintons, but not to democrats overall. Remember they lost congress 2 years into Bill's first term and never go it back until 2 years ago.
The dems have no alliegance to the Clintons, that's why Barack will defeat her. The democratic nominee will win the big blue states regardless of who it is.

Jean   April 16th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

With all of the negative energy that you Obama supporters generate, why would I want to vote for your candidate? At first, I was undecided, but now I cannot vote for a person that draws angry, hateful, supporters. Our country does not need this. You should show respect for ALL of the candidates. YOU are the ones that are dividing our democratic party. You repeatedly attack Senator Clinton. She has done a lot four our country and you continue to ignore that. Tell me ONE thing that your candidate has done! He has created a movement. A movement that scares the hell out of most voters. He has offered change. Change that scares the hell out of most voters. He is arrogant, self-righteous. And his wife does not love America. This is the person (s) that I want in the white house. WRONG!! Get over yourselves, Obama supporters. This race is not over yet. And as far as the math goes, your candidate cannot reach the magic number either! Everyone, google "Larry Sinclair" for a fun read.

Chris   April 16th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Hill-Please !Please! for God's sake-
do the American people and yourself a favor.
Honestly sit your fat behind down some place, perhaps outer-space. Have a talk with your daughter , you need some grand-kids. You need some love in your life.
You can trust me, It's over sweetie, just like it's over for you and your husband -pretending to be the perfect couple. You two are not fooling me with that crap. After Obama becomes the nominee, you two can go to war!

Go Obama   April 16th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Hillary keep shooting even when unnecessary!

John Elite McCain   April 16th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Hey CNN, once again, you're providing poll info that does not specifically target the time AFTER the bitter comment..

I have an idea: RUN A NEW POLL.
duh..

ml   April 16th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

what bothers me a lot on Obama is his inaccuracy of his words: often he has to explain what he really meant. He is not able to say, to address things properly, and right. There should not be need for explaining candidate's words this often. He misspeaks way too often. What worries/bothers me on this is how he will talk to foreign leaders? He will make some major mistake or insult, and then he will expect them to wait for his "explanations"? I do not think so. To me Obama is way to inexperienced, way too in much of need to learn more, to get the experience.
I do not like his campaign screaming about racism all the time. I do not like them to be so "sensitive " to any silly little word spoken by non black. They act as primadonnas not political team.

He has some good ideas, but everyone does. Ideas are great if they are realized, if they are done, if there is a plan how to make them true.
Otherwise they are just ideas, unfilled promises, unfilled day dreams.

Mike   April 16th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I do not think that Obama can seal the deal… he has way too much recent baggage that I fear makes him unelectible… he continues to make gaffs and flip-flops on things he has said… most recent was that Rev Wright is just a pastor… before he was like an uncle and a mentor… the media has handled him their coverage of him in a very bias manner… so many people dislike Bill Clinton and continue to apply that judgement to Hillary… not on her record but his… that is sad!!!

Obama has not proven that he can beat Clinton in any of the swing states… all of the polls today show him losing to McCain in all of those swing states… Democratic party is in real trouble!!!

TIA   April 16th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

The poster from Michigan is right we should vote for whom ever we want and it shouldnt be the person that didnt want our primary votes to count, that would be our own State Goverment.

Go Obama……..

merle 7   April 16th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I pray with you to Tom every day that he upset her in PA. I pray God wave his mighty hand over the state like he did in VA, and WI and change hearts and minds. It is time to stop messing with Hillary's mad ambition and start attacking McCain and show him up for the phoney he is (esp when it comes to veterans rights),which he bases his campaign on Vets of America. Time is too precious and there is too much at stake here.

Obama 08!
Yes We Can!

Donna   April 16th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

YOU MEAN TO SAY YOU GUYS HAVEN'T LEARNED YET HOW INACURATE YOUR POLLS HAVE BEEN?

DON'T FORGET THERE IS 12% UNDECIDED AND HILLARY HAS GOTTEN IN PREVIOUS CONTESTS 80% OF THE UNDECIDED VOTE.

THAT BEING SAID ANOTHER 9% ON TO HER TALLY AND THE GIVES HER A DOUBLE DIGIT LEAD!

Bond_Dallas   April 16th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Obama, the best man for the job. He has run a campaign that includes all the people,,, not just the rich or corporate moguls. No I contributed for the first time to an election because he inspires me. Go for it Obama,, May God be with you and protect you and your family.
And when you win the general election, restore this country domestically and internationally.
We are hated overseas, you have no idea. We are really hated, but I hope Obama will change all that.

karen   April 16th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Yippy Hillary will soon sing her last lieing tune!!! I am reminded of the words of Ghandi…First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you and then you win!!!
Obama 08 12!!!!

maya   April 16th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

If many of the polls were taken BEFORE his remarks- how can you make ANY statements about the effects of his remarks?!!!!

CNN- get it together!!!!

Retired Navy Veteran   April 16th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary said she and Bill were in bed and she knows of all the calls a President gets at different times of the day and night. Really? So much involvement - so much togetherness. Where was she when Monica was having sex with Bill? 35 years of experience? When he was intimidating Katherine Wiley and Paula Jones? Where was the judgment on the cattle futures and white water. Do we forget Mark and Denise Rich? This was an impeached President who lost his license to practice law. He committed perjury. They settled with Paula Jones for the full amount of her lawsuit. I haven't forgotten and none of us should.

Elected Hillary to take Mayor Nutty Place, but not in my White House!!!!!!

Marco   April 16th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Why don't you headline the 45,000 member union that endorsed Hillary today….that's real news…but it's not obama news!!…typical CNN!!…no wonder your ratings are going down!!!

getting toooo ugly   April 16th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

This is starting to get to ugly and im burnt out on the whole thing. i was very motivated when sen obama and hrc were battling and talking about the issues it was a great race. it was good for the dem party as well but know it has gotten to the point that mcshame is even in the natl polls against both dems and that is ludacris when you look at the state of the country there is no way he should be within 15 points and im being kind in saying only 15 points. hillary has turned me off with all of her "antics" and "moving the goalposts" and she is trying to damage sen obama to make him un-electable in nov so she can run again in 2012. come on PA, NC, IN lets end this mcshame and the republicans are mobilizing and are talkind and looking presedential.

Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 16th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary will pull out every trick in the book on the eve of the primaries!
Just watch. It will be some big lie just hours before the primaries,
just to get the people on her side and against Obama. Just like
she did in Ohio. He did not have time to defend himself. Hillary
is the master deceiver and con-artist. Her and Bill need to join
the circus with all those tricks up their sleeves.

$$$Regis$$$   April 16th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Hillary is still running because she wanna divide the democratic party and come back in 2012.
She better bows out, she cannot win. It's too late.

OBAMACAN

Fedia   April 16th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Bill will take over if Hillary looses….Go Obama…

JN   April 16th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

You Hillary supporters need to go back to realclearpoltics.com TODAY!! She isn't up by 20% anymore..and by the way, that poll was dated up until the 13th…give it a rest and check your facts…oh and by the way, Barack has a 10% to 11% lead overall….Beat that one!!!!

Steve   April 16th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

It would be sweet to see Hillary try to spin a Pennsylvania loss. C'mon Pennsylvanians! Obama is a once in a lifetime candidate, not a politician.

Obama '08

michael   April 16th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

It really i such a shame that Obama is being drawn down to this level by people who are purposefully and for only and self serving mean political gain trying to pull a man down by misrepresenting his words and thought. It really is the despicable side of poltics that rears its very ugly head when others have their back against the wall. It shows the truly dark side of poltics that he is so much against. There is so much he could have pounced on in the same manner over the past few weeks but as always he chose to stay on the 'high ground'..And you know what it pays off in the end. Americans are very intelligent people and they have seen right through these tactics..He remains in the same position in PA and has gained greatly in the upcoming states..I really hope HRC gets the message THIS TIME and for the good of the party steps aside graciously after PA..but some how I doubt it!? The Clinton's used to be a very respected family and Bill Clinton was looked upon as a very able politician.I think somehow a lot of this legacy has been lost or shaded in this often times vicious and self serving run for the presidency…too bad.

Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 16th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Hillary might "feel bitter" real soon, I hope. I hate Hillary, the con artist.

ACFX   April 16th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Good, keep it tight. Keep those skeletons in the closets of these 2 coming!
Good for the voters!

Patricia   April 16th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Braking news …Hillary will take PA….Great Job Bill.

Jason, Texas   April 16th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

GOBAMA!!!!!!! I am sure Hilary will go down fighting dirty and hitting below the belt. If she wins Penn, my opinion of that state will fall considerably.

Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 16th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

People in Ohio were tricked to vote for Hillary, the master of tricks.
I hope all Pennsylvanias realize that most of America wants her
out of the race and they will only be adding to this circus.

JN   April 16th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Hey Marie…yell at your congressmen and Billary. She said that you didn't matter when she knew the votes wouldn't count…she kept her name on the ballot to use if something like this would happen..in short, she cheated…Tell your congressmen you are BITTER and ANGRY about your votes not counting..not Barack Obama…also if she would have followed the rules to begin with, we would'nt even be having this discussin would we now??

Fedia   April 16th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Let's play "who qui perd gagne" ….the looser will be the winner…
Go Bill + Hillary, will see how you both will be the big LOOSERS at the end of all this ……

nate   April 16th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

The true definition of bitter: All of these Clinton supporters who already know theyre going to LOSE.

Cecil   April 16th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Remember this; elitist, arrogant, out of touch,

This “dream ticket” idea that Hillary Clinton threw out is just another example of her cluelessness in this campaign. What was she thinking when she made that “offer”? Didn’t she realize how ridiculous it made her look, telling the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination that she might ask him to be vice-president? And did she really never consider how laughable it was for her to suggest that Barack Obama might make a good vice-president when she has been hammering on at every opportunity about his lack of experience and his unpreparedness to be president?

On Sunday’s Meet the Press, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, who has endorsed Obama’s presidential run, called Clinton’s floating of Obama as VP a “really a rare occurrence — maybe the first time in history — that the person who is running number two would offer the person who is running number one the number two position.” "Old School Polictics" at its worse!

Sen. Clinton has overplayed another hand, the "Bitter issue"!
You got to know when to fold them Hillary and walk away.

She's Very unpresidential, No wonder Obama is still in the game.

Obama 08

White Person in Houston, Texas   April 16th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

To:Typical White Person April 16th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Obama should drop out now. He will never win the general election. NEVER!

That would be a 'Typical White Person' comment.

Joe - Wilmington, DE   April 16th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

NO MORE CLINTONS; NO MORE BUSHES.

Come on Democratic Party. We are at the brink of real, substantive, positive change via a brilliant candidate from Illinois.

Obama '08

Vig   April 16th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Clinton will win Pennsylvania and I think the name "Keystone" state will prove symbolic for her. Obama is a media-created, new flavor of the Presidential season. Clinton is the real deal, warts and all. Obama belongs in a university somewhere where he can analyze the the bad taste left in people's mouths and tell us about it.

M.S. Indiana   April 16th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Spirit of America, think you got it wrong, should be Obama leading 20%… You cant see her lies ?? Even Mr. Clinton tells us about them…

People should be bitter, it is people like HC and McCain who got us to where we are.. After all they have to vote on the bills that Bush have to sign…

Any one got the movie of HC speaking about the war vote, just after they gave Bush the rights to invade Iraq ??

Rob Winnipeg Canada   April 16th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Hillary was done months ago all that is left to see is how much damage she does to the Democrats come the general election. Wake up people she cannot catch Senator Obama! As for the folks that say everyone should have their votes counted - this is usually over long by now. For the sake of the Democratic party the leadership needs to step up before she completely destroys any chance in the fall.

jaci in oregon   April 16th, 2008 11:56 am ET

the effects are "minimal" because we are all smart enough not to buy into the media's INCOMPLETE coverage on issues like the "bitter" comment.

what obama said is TRUE for the vast majority of americans. we ARE bitter, we do turn to our faith in tough times, some people do take their frustrations on other people… there is no controversy here, folks!

you donthave to like obama's comment, but you do have to read the whole thing!

JN   April 16th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Sally went up the Hill….That was a great comment..I'm still laughing!!

JohnS   April 16th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Right thing to do.

This nomination is coming to its end.

OBAMA '08 & '12

jr   April 16th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Good People of Pennsylvania stop and think before you cast your vote next week Tuesday. Don't fall for the Clintonian spin on reality. Think about the the snipers, the lady at the hospital, the NAFTA lie and on and on and on.

Think about how she stopped telling you those stories about herself because she got caught lying. Think about how she changed her story telling approach and began spinning yarns about things she experienced as a child (no one around to document those activities) such as the Martin Luther King hand shake story, and the dead duck hunting story just to name a few. Based on her track record, I for one am not buying anything this person is selling She is a master politician, a master manipulator, and a master panderer just like her hubby. She will say anything to get your vote. Don't be deceived. She's just as much of an eletist as anyone who runs for the presidency ever was or ever will be. The difference between her and the others is that she has a real hard time with the truth.

Matrix   April 16th, 2008 11:53 am ET

This is a generational fight. Obama represent the youth who are looking to take control of the government from the elders. Hilary
and McCain represent the elders who will only move to the side kicking and screaming.

Tim   April 16th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Gallup Poll - Election News
Obama Support Among “Bitter” Voters Unchanged
April 16, 2008
Since the controversy over Barack Obama’s remarks about small-town voters being “bitter” erupted late last week, Democratic voters in those types of subgroups have shown no significant changes in their preferences between Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.

Gallup Daily: Obama 51%, Clinton 40%
April 15, 2008
Barack Obama has an 11 percentage point, 51% to 40%, lead over Hillary Clinton among Democrats nationally in the latest April 12-14 Gallup Poll Daily tracking update, his largest margin to date.

Obama Education Gap Extends to General Election
April 10, 2008
Barack Obama’s appeal to college-educated voters is apparent versus John McCain, just as it is versus Hillary Clinton. But Obama trails McCain 46% to 40% among voters with less formal education.

Obama Dominates Clinton Among College Graduates
April 9, 2008
Barack Obama now beats Hillary Clinton by a 34-point margin among Democrats with postgraduate educations, while Clinton leads by 13 points among those who have high school educations or less.

About One in Four Democrats Have Switched Candidates
April 8, 2008
One in four Democrats (26%) report changing sides in the Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama battle at least once since January — more have switched from Clinton to Obama (19%) than from Obama to Clinton (7%).

gene   April 16th, 2008 11:53 am ET

It is becoming, at least for me, to get anything past moderation. I will try again. Google the "state polls" and you will note the following five polls are the latest polls and are thru 4/15/08. Quinnipiac has Clinton leading 50 to 44%, Survey USA has Clinton leading 54 to 40%, Rasmussen has Clinton Leading 50 to 40%, Strategic has Clinton leading 49 to 40% and the LA. Times has Clinton leading 46 to 41%. When you average this out it is a 8.8% lead ffor Clinton. The ARG poll thru 4/14/08 has Clinton Leading by 57 to 37% and if you add this to the group, this poll of poll would have Clinton leading by 10.6%. The LA Times is owned by the same people who own the Chicao Tribune. THe Times has Obama up by 40 to 35% and it appears to be a joke, because the other poll out thru 4/15/08, both on the same day and the only recent polls for Indiana, is the Survey USA poll and it has CLINTON leading 55 to 39% and this represents a 16 point lead.

JN   April 16th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Marion,
Check the most UPDATED polls…that was one from the weekend of the 14th…It is the 16th today and the numbers have changed..Check more than two though….

bhuvana, california   April 16th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Pennsylvanians are smart. Obama '08.

Edward Miller   April 16th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Well well, I see it is the same old thing here in America. My God people think ! Bitter is a bad choice of words, but the statement is true. As long as they can keep us fighting with each other nothing will change. I put what money I had in Euro when they were $.85 sold the house two years ago. I think Clinton could in many way be worse then Bush. What we need in America is a 3rd. party .

Johnny Boy   April 16th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I does not matter. The queen will do everything to destroy this party. I think she ALREADY has!!! She lies most of the time, tires to be everything to everybody, and just plain fake. the queen will not drop out until she has ensured a john Mcbush victory! Please PA voters, if you dislike Obama; don't vote for the other guy to spite the rest of the party. It really makes no sense, but I have found that the HILLBOTS have no understanding of who she really is at heart. The queen never knew what it is like to have nothing growing-up. She had everything she ever wanted, ALL OF HER LIFE!!

To the HILLBOTS. The real reason why I cant stand the queen is the way she treated military members while she was first lady. I know a few guys that worked there when she was there, and her treatement of them was BS. She thought they were there to SERVE her every needs, but in fact those guys are there as security role and communitions roles, not BUTLERS! I am in the Navy and I would NEVER support someone who treated our service member like hired help. Plus all of her lying and scandles. I want this country to be on a different course, not headed back in time to the 90's which sucked for me anyway.

Karmyn in New York   April 16th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Last I knew, BOWLING was not listed as a requirement for president. I did however learn that truth, honesty, integrity and a proven track record of public service are the real qualifications pertinent to the job of President of the United States. BO may have "misspoken" when choosing words to describe how ALL americans feel in light of jobs lost, the unwarranted war in Iraq, immigration, etc. etc……What should not be overlooked is the fact that this campaign runs 24/7 and sleep deprivation has it's costs. What strikes me as impressive is how BO does not back down and come at us redfaced and insult us by saying "he didn't mean it". He takes responsibility for those comments….hopefully people were LISTENING, and by LISTENING, will chose to focus more on the real issues that matter and not the media hype of "bittergate". Please, no more! Enough is Enough!!!!! OBAMA 08!

Chriss   April 16th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Her Royal Clintoness is still at it.

While she continues her "it's nobody unless it is me" campaign strategy, while knowing she will not be the nominee, she damages her prospects at a career other than senator from NY.

Already to those who thought she could be NY governor or anything else she may desire, she has now damaged herself beyond repair.

She will be remembered as the "Typhoid Mary" of politics that brought a third term for the McBushies and will never be considered for another prominent political position and will never garner adequate support to lauch another presidential bid.

The more negative HRC goes, the more negative her ratings go as she disgusts more and more people.

No wonder we are hearing more and more people coming out in support of Obama even though they wanted to wait until all primaries were over.

SURRENDER DOROTHY!

lime   April 16th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Simple math, Obama in Nov = Mccain in Jan. Any questions?

Joshua   April 16th, 2008 11:48 am ET

If we really want change in this country, why would we not vote for someone that everyone can get behind! Everyone likes McCain some, and dislikes him some. He works on both sides of the aisle, and has the least extremist views.

It's a joke to see so many of my generation and of our African-American community supporting the religious hypocrite Obama. Obama wants to give us all a speech on race relations after attending an intrinsically racist church for 20 years, being married and having his children baptised by a racist "pastor." What a silly joke. Wake up black brothers and sisters, you don't have to support Obama or Rev. Wright to be black! He wants to be a "moral" leader, yet has theologically inconsistent views on abortion and same-sex marriage. Hey guess what Obama, you are not truly pro human rights if you lobby with folks who don't value the human rights of babies. Wake up black community, it is time to stand behind our brothers and sisters who stand up for human life, not the for-profit abortion centers that wipe out half of our next generation of African American leaders. And please, most black religious leaders could wipe the deck with Obama's views on marriage, as he obviously doesn't have the intelligence to understand the language and meaning of Scripture on the subject! Americans of all races, we can come together on some issues, and we can do better than Obama!

JN   April 16th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Wow!!! Barack's speech about race was dead on…The people who are going to vote for Billary, that never were going to vote for Barack , sure use a lot of racial comments on this site….Is that all you have??? These bitter RACIAL comments are unnecessary!!! I don't hear white people calling Billary a Hon**y, but look at the negative responses to the black candidate…You Billary supporters use race just like Billary and Bill did throughout the whole campaign..See real issues like Billary lying about Bosnia, the whole Columbia affair and her hubby getting $800,000.00 from it..Lying on the stump about the woman who supposively didn't have health insurance. NAFTA and Bosnia are a few reasons why she didn't want to have her papers released because she knew these lies where in there. If you don't want to vote for Obama, that's fine but, stop making it a race issue…state better facts than he and his wife are racists..I'm tired of all the Clinton supporters making this contest about race!!!

andrew s. rostolder hillsdale nj   April 16th, 2008 11:41 am ET

not to worry barack, hillary has a few more lies left. how come after she went hunting with the boys she voted against them having guns? hillbilly is making it easy………..4 u

young, gifted and black   April 16th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I am so happy that the American people are FINALLY seeing beyond this Clinton facade and realizing that Clinton's tactics are quite divisive…anything less than a 10 point margin of victory for Clinton is a loss for her campaign…she should just go home

Obama 2008

Darth Vadik, CA   April 16th, 2008 11:40 am ET

nobby,

McCain is a war hero, he is a warmonger, he is crazy and insane, he is hotheaded and should not be allowed within 200 miles of the white house, but he is a war hero.

Realistic   April 16th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Since Hillary needed to win by 20% in Pennsylvania just to maintain the status quo, she's done.

Mary - Independent   April 16th, 2008 11:36 am ET

The Primary should be held on one day - it has gone on too long.
Too many insults between the Democratic candidates and this needs to end.

Tom   April 16th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Obama and Pelosi in '08

nobby   April 16th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Please would some one tell me why and how McCain is a hero?Being shot down and detained as a prisoner of war does not qualify for heroism?Are Americans that really hard up for true heroes to worship?

chris isner   April 16th, 2008 11:27 am ET

What a relief…looks like I was wrong in thinking all those PA rednecks would continue in their long history of stupidity. Maybe this recession is giving them the much-needed kick in the teeth to wake them up a little bit and see through the pandering political hackjobs that they swallowed hook, line and sinker in the past.

Carrie Pa   April 16th, 2008 11:27 am ET

I agree about the delegate count. Hillary will not win by twenty points. It will be almost even like the rest of the states. Even if Hillary wins the rest of the states, Hillary will still lose. Herself and her supporters are in denial. Hillary is staying in the race because she wants to hurt Obama in the General Election with McCain. Then when Obama loses, Hillary can run in 2012. She is all for herself. Wake-up Pa!

bitter pennsylvanian for OBAMA   April 16th, 2008 11:26 am ET

The true elitist, in this race are those behind Hillary. Remember that it was PA. gov. Ed Rendel who said that "there are a lot of white voters in Pa. who would not vote for Obama, just because he is black", and it was james Carville who called PA." pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with Alabama in the middle". People should be much more upset about these statements. Pennsylvanians and all other Americans are bitter in some way, about the current economic situation in America.

GJ   April 16th, 2008 11:26 am ET

To all of you who think Obama is dumb for spending all this money in PA. I think its genius…. the idea is not to be so myopic and focus on winning a state but to blunt the impact of losing a state….

This is why Hillary is where she is know .. on her way to the footnotes section of US history book.

marie   April 16th, 2008 11:26 am ET

probably be moderated again-but will again reiterate that Obama has no need to sling mud-his supporters and surrogates do it for him. Bitterness disguised as hope, I guess.

Joseph Ngoru   April 16th, 2008 11:25 am ET

please CNN publish my comment or i stop posting any comment on your website.The comment was well balanced unless you support Clinton behind the scene.shame on you!!!!!!

Bitter White guy   April 16th, 2008 11:24 am ET

What Obama was saying in Pennsylvania is that average white people are too dumb to get his superior,cool,liberal message.What an arrogant snob.This is from a twit who attended the most expensive private school in Hawaii and then an Ivy league college.I guess he is more comfortable with Jeremiah Wright

Griffin   April 16th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Obama 08′
we need change I look forward to Obama being the next President of the United States……

Monie   April 16th, 2008 11:21 am ET

While is CNN not wondering what long term damage Hillary's Bosnia lie among many others has done to her candidacy. Why do you have to always wonder about Obama. I detect a bias on CNN's part towards Mccain and Hillary.

marie   April 16th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Let the democrats unite. We independents in Michigan can vote for whomever we wish–and it will be for the person who did not block our vote in the primaries. I hope Florida people do the same. No one is obligated to vote for a party-only if they are a "groupie". May the best "candidate" win.

Usam   April 16th, 2008 11:19 am ET

This is in response to JW comments.
I would same this person is quite "Bitter"

ariel   April 16th, 2008 11:17 am ET

You know the guy in Hillary Clinton's attack ad who says that Obama doesn't understand Pennsylvania? Guess what? He's from New Jersey.

Matthew Taylor   April 16th, 2008 11:15 am ET

What more does the Clintons want. Who will spend all that Money they already make 109 Millon dollar. Those who are defending her are almost always making under 7500 a year. Shame on you people.

Steve   April 16th, 2008 11:15 am ET

"…CNN poll of poll released Wednesday suggests the affects in Pennsylvania appear to be minimal."
I bet it won't affect the effects, either. Somebody needs an English
teacher!

kamoga peter   April 16th, 2008 11:15 am ET

thank you for the latest news of politics but one thing i have failled to understand is that will the US presidential election be fair to all the concerned and beside will they be fair to all the candidates.thank you. peter

FHB   April 16th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Lets bring in analyst every night on the news and talk about HIllary and her Lies!!!!

Dee, MO   April 16th, 2008 11:15 am ET

What's up Susan from Missouri? Welcome to the Obama team. By the way, Missouri already pick Obama.

Blaise   April 16th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Keep going Obama you gonna make it.

Hillary supporter, but also Realist   April 16th, 2008 11:14 am ET

. . .Even if Hillary wins by 6 points, this primary is about the DELEGATE
count. Hillary is behind in the delegate count, popular vote, and number
of states won. She at least needs the popular vote to even be considered electable. Her trustworthy rating is only 38%, Hillary simply cannot catch up. It is time for Demcrats to unite behind the clear winner and focus on beating John McCain, which can be done by remembering two words: Bush and War.

Huntingdon PA   April 16th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Obama is an elitist and it is scary to see him as the nominee.

We deserve better. Obama has no clue.

Hillary Clinton all the way!

Lostfigs   April 16th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Wow! What's up with CNN and the vailed attempts to cover their bais towards Obama? I guess they figure no one cares anymore where the numbers come from so long as they favor Barack…

Hillary 08

Oga Mazi of Sacramento   April 16th, 2008 11:09 am ET

For the most recent time in American politics, we are having a human being run for oval office. Some one just like any of us, makes mistakes and says I am sorry and not think that everyone is stupid except him. Only the truth will set us free. The soul and heart of really American are rejoicing with you - Obama.

CB   April 16th, 2008 11:06 am ET

I have finally over dose on this election process.

Lets get this over with PA. Obama 08!

Roots of Bitterness   April 16th, 2008 11:06 am ET

We Need Change! We Need Hope! We Need a Better United America!!
Let every root of bitterness melt into forgiveness.

Penn State   April 16th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Whats bothering me is that 3 other polls are still being ignored in the "poll of polls". Rasmussen, SurveyUSA, and Strategic Vision. I cannot believe that the media is this biased. It has gone too far now.

Paulinus, Canada   April 16th, 2008 11:04 am ET

We will all find out on April 22nd. Did Pennsylvanian see the movie on the Clintons? Scary!!!!

Jack, Pennsylvania   April 16th, 2008 11:04 am ET

. . . .Hillary's mistake has always been her pandering to what she perceives as the racist underbelly of society to try and hurt Senator Obama. How sad.

Go Obama.

Theresa   April 16th, 2008 11:04 am ET

April 22 is my birthday and all I want is a win for Barack Obama…

Mike   April 16th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Superdelegates,

Come out of the closet and weigh in–do your job.

durai   April 16th, 2008 11:01 am ET

WHY ON EARTH IS HILLARY LEADING… ANYWHERE?

Why can't people see through a desperate and faulty candidate with ZERO interest in the party or the people but only wants to be president.

gerry   April 16th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Weird, in that photo Hillary looks just like Gravel!

Sure   April 16th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Its funny how Obama has to spend so much money and supposedly only become tied with Clinton (even though numerous other polls show she has a more substantial lead).

Ohio For Hillary!!!!   April 16th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Obama is Doomed!!!!

Tracie   April 16th, 2008 10:54 am ET

The Superdelegates are cowards. Weigh in or go home.

Obama 08

Grammar   April 16th, 2008 10:53 am ET

It's "effects" not "affects" in this case.

v.ananthan   April 16th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Pennsylvania voters will say clearly whether ther accept comment
"bitter" or not in a weeks time….

Kevin   April 16th, 2008 10:53 am ET

CNN, you still havn't changed your name to the Obama News Network . What are you waiting for? Why the pretence?. Is it the cost of re-branding? Maybe you could ask Obama to contribute.

Grif   April 16th, 2008 10:52 am ET

From what I've read of the Heading, and the comments that have been mad, I'm afraid most of these people will be walking around, with their Heads down Mumbling to themselves come November.. 'What went wrong'??