April 16, 2008
Posted: 01:15 PM ET

From


(CNN) —
Two superdelegates — Reps. David Price and Mel Watt — announced their endorsement of Barack Obama on a conference call in advance of the White House hopeful’s visit to the state tomorrow. Watt had previously backed John Edwards.

Obama now has received endorsements from six North Carolina superdelegates, including party vice chair Dannie Montgomery, Rep. G.K. Butterfield, former Democratic Party director Everett Ward, and former Watt staffer Joyce Brayboy, a lobbyist.

Hillary Clinton has the backing of superdelegate Susan Burgess, a Charlotte city councilwoman.

Filed under: North Carolina


vicky   April 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Good for him!

Now for Obama   April 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Keep em comin'

Kelley   April 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Way to go, my Homestate is making the right endorsement. I can't wait for Obama to take NC

Obama will be President   April 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

The landslide begins….

Keep piling , maybe she will drop out after PA!

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

WHY AM I BACKING A LOSER? WHY? WHY? WHY?
GENDER IDENTIFICATION!

SHE WILL LOSE BUT I MUST BACK HER. THIS IS MADNESS

WHY? WHY? WHY?

HILLARY WE LOVE YOU

Veterans for Obama   April 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Here it comes…

Hillary Fanatics will say that these endorsements are meaningless, its hairstyle that matters.

ross   April 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Yes, we can, Baby!!! Yes, we can!!!! Thank you very much!!!

Peter from Oregon   April 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is too dishonest and manipulative to be President. The people of this country are realizing this as the campaign continues.

Obama '08

Obama in 08, 12   April 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

This is just the start!

Venus   April 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Yes!!!!!!!!!!! Let's get it on! Thank You! Go Obama - Yes we can and we shall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mama4obama   April 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

YESSSSS!!!!

Keep em coming good buddies. we need ya.

Obama 08

Angus McDugan   April 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Real news…
1. Hillary has issues with the truth.
2. Obama thinks he is smarter than the average American.
3. McCain will not sign a bill that does not start with "Back in my day."

Obama is a GODSEND   April 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Go Obama!
Go Obama!

Sharon Minnesota   April 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

It's their choice but they can expect to see McCain in the White House for the next 4 years unless they change their minds before the dem convention.

Hillary or McCain 08

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 16th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

HILLARY IS A CROOK AND A FRAUD (did I say that out loud)

HILLARY WE LOVE YOU

HILLARY 08

PA Democrat   April 16th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

OUCH!!!!
Oh let me guess if I were a hillary supporter of twisted lies and dirty politics I would say:

'Oh please this is not important oh please.. 6 superdelegates.. oh please! Cnn why is this news'

Did I get it right?
LMFAO!

Peter   April 16th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

This race is so over. Obama is cutting the superdelegate each week. The lead is down to around 25 delegates. Hillary needs several miracles to win this nomination.

CB in Florida   April 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Thank You-Reps. David Price and Mel Watt! Two more patriots supporting the people's choice! OBAMA "08″

Florida For OBAMA   April 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

That's wonderful news!!!
Keep them coming, we need your support!!!

Say it with me
Y.E.S. W.E. C.A.N

James, Pennsylvania   April 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Too bad you failed to write a glowing story on Hillary when she got the superdelegate support of former Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Maslof in Pennsylvania last week. Maybe because she's Jewish and doesn't support your chosen radical, racist, Muslim supporting Barak Hussein Obama? Maybe because you will do anything to try and support Barak? Any McCain or Clinton supporter should boycott your programming! You people disgust me!

juan   April 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

looks like things are winding up.

Red October   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

NICE
:D

J Houston, TX   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Congressman back Obama…no comments.
The Boss backs Obama…250 comments.

Where have our priorities gone?

Daniel from Kansas   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Finally, the Supers are seeing Clinton for who she really is.

Justin   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Can't stop the O Train now

breanna   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

are all of these superd's black? i only wonder because it seems that these are the only votes thatobama can certainly count on (according to al the cable news networks)

CB   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Now we are rolling. Come on Super-D's!

Obama 08!

Robert in Toronto,ON   April 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

This just in: superdelegate Susan Burgess has changed her support to Barack Obama after realizing she was the only one at the Clinton table.

Alright Susan!

Julie   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Way to go Barack. Pile up those super delegates up and let see ho Hillary will attack again.

Grif   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Desperation! It won't work…. When Hillary goe's so doe's the Democrat Party.. You messed up. Big Time, with Florida and Mich..

Tampa Voter   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

We're movin' it on up!

David   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Obama/ Clinton or Clinton/ Obama 08….. Make your choice Democrates, but support the party. Period

gary   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

IT DONT MEAN A THING. THE RACE ISN'T OVER UNTIL ITS OVER. THE TRUTH WILL PREVAIL ABOUT O.B. THE SLICK CHICAGO CON MAN. THIS WORLD IS LOOKING TOWARD WORST DISTRUCTION. EVEN NOSTRADAMUS HAS PREDICTED THIS ELECTION. IF THE RIGHT ONE ISNT ELECTED ,WERE IN FOR A BIG FALL. GO HRC.

Dave W.   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I think Hillarys and her campaigns negativity is starting to push people to Obama. If she would have let the bitter comment go after she mentioned it the first time she would have scored points instead of turning people off. Her supporter from BET didn't help her with his comments. Maybe he should have asked if Hillary would be where she is now if she was a white man. Would the people have put up with her misspeaks, Bill and Penns support of CAFTA, not disclosing earmark spending or contributors to Bills library, Peter Paul, or her past that is littered with scandals. I don't think so.

Tampa Voter   April 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Buss a cap in Annie's azz Barack!! lol

Norisha   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Super D's are doin a spectacular job of making the right choice…..

OBAMA 2008!!!!

Jamaal Kansas   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

There we go keep coming supers even though you should have been rallied behing The Nominee

Matt in Georgia   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Bam!

More will come after the debate tonight. After Obama win the nomination over the "Republican" Hillary Clinton than he will take on "Independent" John McCain.

jimmy vekmen   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Neither Obama or Clinton will wraap up the nomination.
The super Delegates will decide and nobody will be satisfied with the results.

honkey white guy from cali   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Oh I see the end is near for Sen Clinton thank god! I hope if she loses PA she has enough respect for herself to drop out even with a 15% win she still has no chance! To many lies no one trust her at all anymore but if she did somehow still the election. I would vote for here anyone before Mc Cain and that is were every democrat should be not this childish well if my candidate does not win then i am voting the other guy. I hope these people do that will make victory in November so much more sweet..

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can!!!!!

April in Texas   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

WOOT!! I thank you for your support…. Go Obama….

Obama 08

KK   April 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

NC Super delegates are all lining up for Obama but according to Clinton's Lies 100 NC women are lined up for her and that isn't th e truth! LIES & MORE LIES!

Last night on Larry King KIKI(Clinton Campaign Advisior) said that 100 PA Mayors were for Clinton but that also was a LIE - they were going to back Clinton but didn't show-up!

LIES & MORE LIES!

Slick Bill said that Indiana voters had "Bitter Signs" and he saw a lot of signs and "Bitter" Buttons - LIES & MORE LIES!

To qualify for Clinton's campaign you must be a GREAT LIAR!!!!!

Tracy   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Slowly But Steadily…

United we stand!

Raelee   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I hope this is the start of the end.
The electio is takeing too long to get the Dem. choice.
Time for the supers to move…….remember its your party that you have to protect

Rose - Baltimore, MD   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I need to sing. Praise God halleluyah, praise God Amen, Praise God Halleluyah, praise God Amen!

so what?   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Win the battle and lose the war.
Obama is all words… poof and he is dust.

bizu   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

3 superdelegates today!

Paula in WI   April 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Good,it's time for the superdelegates to speak up.Let's get our nominee and go after the Republicans.As long as the Dems are divided over a candidate Mcain can sit back and take a nap.

Steve   April 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Way to show some guts, gentlemen. I hope, no matter which of the two candidates the Superdelegates are considering backing, they come forward soon. It's time to get the nomination process completed, so the winner can concentrate on the general election.

I was for Clinton, but it has become apparent to me, after all the shenanigans, and the trainload of baggage she brings with her (including upcoming grand jury hearings) that the swiftboat tactics the Republicans used on Kerry will look like a tea party compared to what the Republicans will do to Clinton. You can bet your vote that they are digging into the past of both Obama and Clinton right now. Obama knew some unsavory characters. Clinton IS an unsavory character.
If, in the unlikely event that Clinton gets the nomination, expect 4 more years of Republican rule. They will destroy her.

Kenneth M   April 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

THIS IS NUTS, POOR POOR HILLARY. SHA NA NA NA WELL YOU KNOW THE REST.

Caroline   April 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

that's funny…..Obama has 6, Clinton has 1. Oh well, North Carolina doesn't really matter anyway, right Hillary?

Bitter in CA   April 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Yes we can!

Hundred Mill Hill needs to drop out

kentucky   April 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Congrats. gentlemen, you have made a wise choice and the only choice that makes sense for a country that needs leadership not influences and paid for by foreign lobbyist.

Set good examples for our children   April 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Being a father of two teenagers, I could never in a million years vote
for Hillary, because I would be contradicting what I have teached them in the past regarding LIES. Bold face public liers are dangerous.

helen   April 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

25 Of 35 South Dakota Democratic State Legislators Endorse Obama

bili   April 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

God bless all the good people of america,finally everybody is seening the truth.all the best obama

David   April 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Come up superdelegates.
He is the right man.

Rose, NH   April 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Thank God, hopefully more supers will stop being cowards, and weigh in.

Weigh in already…tick tock.

sascha   April 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It seems to me, that the Clinton attacks don't work…

No Hillary   April 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Thanks you for your service to our Nation Reps David Price and Mel Watt. Now it is time for other Democratic Super delegates to come forward, endorse Obama and give an end to this destructive negative campagning. What are they waiting for?

Charlotte   April 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Joyce is a lobbist? When did they get to be superdelegates? Didn't Obama say he is against lobbist?

Bill   April 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It is great news. It's time for others to show leadership and come forward. Maybe we can get back to the issues.

Madison , PA   April 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

All the way to PA. Go Obama… they attack you, you gain… Hillary be carefully… if you atta one more time Obama, you dead… Did you hear me?

Sara from Arizona   April 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Good, keep them coming. Obama 08′

Think - FL   April 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Alright. Seriously now. Clinton needs to get over her ego and bow out. The math is impossible to overcome and it's only going to get worse. She's just hurting Barack for November at this point.

Her and Bill need to find some other way to repay all of the individuals and countries that were expecting her to be elected and hand back favors.

I'm actually starting to somewhat buy into the conspiracy theory that she might just be trying to ruin Barack to help McCain win so she can run again in 4 years. Too bad it won't work.

Bushwacked   April 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

And the flow continues…..in the right direction.

VOTE DEMOCRAT IN NOVEMBER!!

Eugene, OR

Neil, MD   April 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Good, where are the rest of the supers, hiding under sofas?

What is this? Weigh in, this is America, the land of the free, and the BRAVE, come out.

John, PA   April 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

THIS IS SHAPING OUT VERY WELL NOW!!

Crystal CA   April 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

The Super Delegates should wait until every state has its day before backing a candidate.

vince - Phoenix - (forgive me cnn, for I have sinned)   April 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

l'll take 3 to 1 in endorsements, any day….

Teri   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama, the next President of the United States:)

Jim Shimmer   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

We welcome that…

TO OTHER SUPERDELEGATES:

Lets not tear the party apart or stoop to any low to win like Billary. Maintain your integrity and choose the person who cares about us average americans and has the best judgement.

OBAMA 08!!

Drew, NV   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I swear if any superdelegate waits until August they should be branded with a giant C on the chests for cowards.

Weigh in–what are you waiting for, another poll?

Crystal CA   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Susan MO- Please stop. You are wrtitng hateful and ignorant words, that make you look like a loser. Your atrocity is quite alarming.

Chris Banner   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I agree with the two, and susan burgess would have been wiser by supporting Obama

Steve B, NewYork. NY   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Is anybody backing Billary anymore ?
Ohh wait It must be media bias !
lol

"Move —–, Get out the way".(ludacris)

HEIDI   April 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

On behalf on the welcome committee…we welcome you and all others.

Special thanks to Mel Watts who is not waiting out like Edwards.

Juliet   April 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Whooooooo hoooooooooo. Keep em coming. Obama, Obama, Obama……………………………………this white ole hillbilly does love him and will vote for him

he will still lose   April 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Obama has been a divisive sort of uniter- his political history supports that.

Obama does not care if his opponents in Fl and Mi get to vote. He took a stance against the constitution and hired his lawyers to block the re-vote.

He spins clergy-inspired (Radical Islam-like hate from the pulpit) hatred into some sort of sacred liberation theology. I grew up with liberation theology and his is not that.

He mocks and demeans other.

He campaigns by heckling and jeering his opponents for the highest office in the land.

If Obama is the democratic nominee- the party is DEAD

Boyan from Los Angeles   April 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Just at a right time. I love it.
OBAMA time

Lisa in Canada   April 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

They are smart. Hopefully the others start coming out one by one. The whole world can see that HRC should not go back to the White House. Bill will be answering the phone for her.

Gail, WA   April 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Dear Superdelegates,

This is America, we promise we won't bite if you don't select our choice. Just make a decision, it's the American way. Where are you, speak up and out–it's a great feeling.

enomisa   April 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

The democratic party has been experiencing a slow split for the last 10 years.

Obama has accentuated and capitalized on that schism for personal political gain.

On one side you have the left wing elitists who intellectually embrace the idea of equality- but can not and do not put it into practice.

They continue to look down their noses at the less fortunate, who they label uneducated, and then profess to want to "save them".

They support Obama. Because of his skin color, African Americans also overwhelmingly support him, irregardless of political, educational or economic position

On the other side you have the lifelong democrats who are more centrist and populist. They believe in democracy and have protested marched and worked for equality. They see all Americans as one people with a shared future. They support Clinton.

We WILL NOT come together just for party loyalty and unity in Nov. We have a right and an obligation to support the BEST Candidate.

Donna   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

And the band plays on…..Obama 08!

John   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I guess the Bitter comments did not have the effect that Billary and Old School Mcain wanted. Its time out for "Silly Politics" and lets start talking about REAL ISSUES that mean something to the American people…Like if am going to have a job or maybe affordable healthcare if i get sick..Who cares what Obama said with the so called Bitter remark! That's all driven by the media/Hillary and Old School. Lets stay focus on the real issues that effect us as a nation. Way to go superdelegates! this will be over in a month tops!

Dilly WA   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Good. I hope other superdelegates will wise up and put an end to McClinton's republican campaign.

Michelle in Philly   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Why no mention of the Hillary endorsements she's received in the past few days? CNN is so biased and the American people are not as stupid as you think we are.

Hillary 08, if she is not the nominee I will be writing her name on the ballot and if that is not available I along with many other Hillary supporters will be voting for McCain.

Cindy   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!
HILLARY YOU CAN'T CATCH UP- DROP OUT NOW!

concerned08   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I'm curious….do we have Obama's 1997, 1998, and 1999 tax return yet? Just curious as to why we haven't seen them yet.

Jack   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Wow! I actually get to post a comment on CNN's website! Usually, after they have enough of what they want to see they shutdown submissions. Hmmm, let's see - The Boss backs Obama : No big surprise. They both have a hsitory of cocaine use, they both are treated as rock stars - no accountability, just adulation, and both speak in prose what they can not say in plain talk.

McCain too old to be Prez? The last time someone said that, the guy ended up winning and being relected the next time ( Ronald Reagan).

North Carolina politicians pandering to their constituants….shocking.

Jane T.   April 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Endorsements usually mean nothing except that the endorser believes he can benefit from backing the endorsee. And thus far, Senator Obama has a lead in NC. Spare us.

The flood gates are open...   April 16th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

The bottom up politics are working. Come on Superduperdelegates, let's Barack the vote!

MD   April 16th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Thank the Lord for a push to end this charade.

The Clintons have done enough damage to the Democratic Party to last decades. It is time to stand up to this money-grabbing family, and boot them out of politics.

Illinois   April 16th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Obama's camp is trying to make it look like "everyone" likes him best. Another scare tactic, perhaps?? Another bully maneuver to try to get Hillary to drop out of the race early?? The boys in the club are threatened. And the republican trolls are at it again.

Get it through your heads…..she WILL NOT drop out of this race just because you wave your wand and tell her to do so. She's a capable woman who will stand up to any bully. She is a FAR better candidate that Obama could ever hope to be. And he knows it, otherwise he wouldn't be feeling so threatened by her continued presence in the race.

Matt   April 16th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Angus, Obama is smarter than the average American. Why is this a problem? Why do Americans fear intelligent people? We have a president as smart as the average American, how has that worked for you? Brains over brawn is the answer. He is running for an important office, he should be highly intelligent.

Terry   April 16th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Can't wait until she is gone.

Obama 08

Bushwacked   April 16th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Angus, I hate to break it to you, but Obama IS smarter than the average American. Not to mention better educated.

Eugene, OR

Retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

It doesn't matter to me what Hannity says, I will vote for Obama
no matter what. I think Obama will win PA. IND. and N.C. And I
know he will be a tough candidate against McCain. Obama is
good. He will be our next President, no matter what the media
spins. SIX SUPER DUPER DELEGATES.THAT IS GREAT!!!!!
GO OBAMA!!!!!

Vicky, GA   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Yes, Hillary is truth-challenged, but we won't hold that against her. She has lost, but doesn't know it yet, because she's having a senior silly season. She thinks the numbers are unrelated to her.

Obama 08

Zeka-jones - Ontario,Canada   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Obama is raining in super-delegate - lets see how Hillary wits spin this one - wake up people and smell the oranges. join the winning Obama movement and make a donation.

Barbara Texas   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Go Obama!!!!! We will give you that chance to make that Change!!

Skipper   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

In 2004, Mel Watt called Ralph Nader "an arrogant white man' during a meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus. He refused to apologize.

Yeah, Obama, he fits right in with your beliefs.

Len   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

A liar or a man of integity. hard choice

McCain 08

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A PRESIDENT WE CAN FINALLY BE PROUD OF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ECHEWEOZO   April 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Thank God

Ellie   April 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Well then……I think I hear the fat lady starting to warm up her vocals and will SOON be belting out her "Hit the Road Hillary and don't you come back no more, no more…"

Deb   April 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

At this point they are going to be handing the keys to the White House over to McCain.

As the national Polls from legitimate news organizations show Obama is the least likely candidate to win!

Hillary or McCain 08

JANE PA   April 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

GOod for you OBAMA.
May Hillary will drop out. I will never vote for her.
I used to be her support but she is very negative so I will not vote for her again.
I will vote for OBAMA
OBAMA 08!!
God bless you obama

Sue   April 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Congratulation to both Representatives. They have realized the country is shifting towards a new brand of politics, and give the American people hope. The too, like so many of us, have turned their backs on the Washington as usual politics!

clinton muehlenbrock   April 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

enjoying that news hillary?

Ree   April 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Yeah!!!! OBAMA The way to go NC. We are so ready for this process to be over and done.

Mwananchi   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Please "Superdelegates" spare us the agony. Come in droves and convince Hillary the "hill" is too steep for her. She need to drop ou and allow us to consolidate for November.
And you votes of PA help us to end this nightmare. VOTE OBAMA

Mwananchi,
FL

American Girl   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Smart people -
Hillary is the true Elitist trying to manipulate people that Barack is Elitist. His comments were mis-spoken with respect to "clinging to" and the use of bitter… but people are angry

when people are sad about their condition , they cry,
when people are mad abouth their condition and have Hope, they do something for themselves to change it…I.e. vote for true change

Obama '08

Adrian from Bham   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

This is incredible. Finally, the supers are lining up. After Indiana, the storm will be over- and the DEMS will have their Nominee. The sad thing is, all she had to do was be herself and tell the truth. OOPS! TRUTH AND CLINTON? Oxymoron.

Realistic   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Hillary's critical superdelegate advantage continues to dwindle, what else is new?

Oh, yeah, new polls out that show that Hillary is UNELECTABLE in a general election because her negatives are so high.

If there is one thing that influences superdelegates, it is the idea that one candidate (here, Hillary) is unelectable, since the whole purpose of superdelegates was to keep the party from electing a candidate who is unelectable.

So her Tonya Harding strategy of kneecapping Barack having failed, just like it did for Tonya, the nation views Hillary in such a negative light that she probably couldn't be elected dogcatcher against an honest opponent.

Zeka-jones - Ontario,Canada   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Cnn post my comments please!!

Geez....   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

LOL…are we surprised?

JOE, NYC   April 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

YES WE CAN.

enomisa   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

God Bless Hillary Clinton.

God is holding her in his embrace against all the hate.. because the people want her, love her and need her. She is here to fulfill a destiny of hope and change for ALL Americans.

The demogogue Obama can not fool all of the people.

God help the USA if Obama the sneering, jeering, mocking, cocky know-it all wins the nomination.

mrtulip   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Come on Baby way to go! Here is thought: Take John Edwards as Vice President and you aren't only save for the Super Delegates, but also for the whole run to the White House.

Lee WV   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I'm sure glad I am not a Clinton supporter.I would venture to say that the number of therapy sessions and antidepressants have really been on the rise as of late.

Rob   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I knew it was gonna start after PA. Your gonna see about 2 super delegates a day siding with obama tell it gets out of reach for Hillary. The Party is gonna bring this to a close June 3

Kel from Bham, AL   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Yes! GO "O"! Obama 08!

Swalker327   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

BRING EM' ON!!! YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!

OBAMA MAMA!!!!!!!!!!

Skipper   April 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

David Price voted to establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China.

How does he fit in with your supposed beliefs?

John Doe   April 16th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Hit the road Hillary dont you lie no more…no more

Theresa   April 16th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Way to go, NC
Obama all the way 2008
yes we can!!!!

Agnes Landry   April 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Good For Obama.
Thank you Superdelegates. Good Call.
We the World … Thank you.

Obama sheep   April 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

The sheep keep right on bleating the Obama praises… as he lies to them, mocks and ridicules them, hurls religious hatred at them, buys the election, jeers and heckles the other better opponents.

He has the playground kiddy and bully votes.

Pac and lobbyists DO support him.

The wealthy Elite from Kennedy, Kerry and Oprah DO fund him.

Isaac   April 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Yes this is good news for Obama and bad news for Clinton and her supporters like me. I'm still sick of the mean streak of his supporters though, and I think the SD's are making a huge mistake. I don't believe we will win the GE with Obama as our nominee, despite what all the pundits say.

I just wish all the superdelegates would wait til the actual voting is complete and then cast their votes.

Alex H   April 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I'd rather be offended by a president telling the truth…

… than comforted by a president telling a lie.

Sable   April 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Thank youfor making your stand Super Super Delegates!!!!

Obama '08

Rich   April 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Guess Clinton's slander against Obama isn't convincing the super delegates. Does anyone know if Obama has had any of his delegates have second thoughts and switch to Clinton? I know she's lost a few so I'm curious about this.

Maybe she'll start attacking Obama for being Muslim. This wouldn't be that much more of a leap than some of her other accusations.

Eric-PA   April 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

More brainwased individuals supporting a racist. Pretty sad.

Michelle   April 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Hillary's boat has been sinking for months. When all the Clintonistas realize that voting for McCain is retarded, Obama wins the presidency easily.

Jodie   April 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

It won't be too long before John Edwards joins the team.

Nick in Las Vegas   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I just have to wonder why so many Obama endorsements are posted as "news" but so many of Clinton's are not? Are Obama's supporters so blind to this BIAS that they don't understand what a media spin is an why Clinton supporters like myself are annoyed at CNN?? Congratulations to Senator Obama, I think that endorsements are pretty meaningless in general, however I would appreciate equally praise worthy news posted about Mrs. Clinton's campaign.

Mwananchi   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Please "Superdelegates" spare us the agony. Come in droves and convince Hillary the "hill" is too steep for her. She need to drop out and allow us to consolidate for November.
And you votes of PA help us to end this nightmare. VOTE OBAMA

Mwananchi,
FL

christine   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

ITS TIME TO END THIS PRIMARY FOR THE DEMOS WE ARE JUST TIRED PLEASE END THING THING

R.O.B.   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

This is just another indication that Obama is going to win the nomination and then in November. I just hope that Hillary Clinton puts as much time into healing the Party after Obama gets the nomination as she is doing right now to divide us. It's bad when someone hates losing to the point that they'll stoop to all time lows to win.

OBAMA '08

***AMERICAN***   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Cheryl, the truth comes out.

GENDER IDENTIFICATION!

I would understand we share the same beliefs not the same gender.

Jen   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

ANY TIME OBAMA DOES OR SAY ANYTHING STUPID, THEY WILL LOOK FOR SOMEBODY TO ENDORSE HIM.

WAKE UP AMERICA!

WAKE UP AMERICA!!

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

MD   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

When people write about Hillary staying in the race forever, I begin to doubt we ever recover as a nation. Hoping against hope is a Bush-era hallmark. Where did that get us?

It is clearly obvious that prejudice plays a major role in people's choice between Obama and Clinton. I think it is time to put the past behind us, and give ourselves a chance to move forward with a young, energetic, smart, articulate president in Obama.

Real_Democrat   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Good news, but let's not rub it in, okay?

I'm not real happy with Clinton right now either, but we need to unite the party (including current Clinton supporters) in order to keep paleocon McSame, and his lobbyist-loving, job exporting, hundred-years-of-war-having, Iran-bomb-bomb-bombing politics, out of the White House.

If Clinton wants to continue to do things that divide the party, we cannot stop her; all we can do is refrain from adding to the problem. Let Clinton go negative all she wants–we can't stop her, she's only hurting herself, and we need to focus on the real contest.

Democratic Nominee in '08

The Pain Train   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

The Pain Train is rolling! Let's see….You have a 20 point lead that fell like a stack of dominoes. Then you have to go to one of those states that don't count because they are not big enough. Maybe it’s because you will not win. If OB loses NC, which he will not, you can’t win by 15 points. Heck, you will not win PA by 20%.

I love this race! I live in a country where a black man can be called and elitist, a boy, RACIST, crooked, but when a black man says something against a woman’s morals, she cries and claims feminine bloody murder!!!!!

Funny!

Richard   April 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

now that's something to get bitter about Hillary…

Obama 08!

jay   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The headline should read: Sen. Obama picks up Three Endorsments/ Super Delgates!!!!

Who ever votes for Sen. Clinton is wasting their vote. She has no chance of winning. Only thing she can do is Destroy the demoratic Party.

sandy   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The Titanic is sinking fast. There's still room on the Obama ship. All aboard!

Yoli   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Great!!

Bonnie Pereira   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Way to go Obama! Canada is routing for you…..Keep fighting.

walter tichana PA   April 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Thank u you super delegates from NC
Will not vote for Clinton because she did not come out clean she really had been asked about her experience with the Holly Spirit and she is drinking too much beer and crown on national TV… Way to go super delegates…..

michele   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I am so sick of Hillary's pettiness, along with CNN regarding the bitter battle. What is the difference between bitter, angry, frustrated, annoyed, disgusted, and last, but not least, livid? All of these words are similiar, but has different meanings depending on how you use them. And Hillary is top dog when it comes to spinning the truth. What about her Bosnia (lie) she did not misspeak, she flat out lied. Thank God that Obama is a bigger man than she is a woman. Many times he could have made commercials about her lies, instead, he chooses the high road each time. Stay focus Obama! Don't let the crooked Clintons take you off your message. Change is doable and I believe that everyone now knows this. And for the idiots that keep trying to start something amongst the races, old folk like Geraldine Farraro and Bob Johnson, shame on both of you. You are way too old to behaving like you are 7, instead of 70.

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I WANT A PRESIDENT WHO IS SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE AMERICAN!!!

CAN YOU IMAGINE IS AN AVERAGE AMERICAN WAS PRESIDENT, WITH ALL THOSE IMPORTANT DECISIONS TO BE MADE?!?!? THE COUNTRY WILL GO TO HELL!!!

(wait a minute, that is what we have had for the past 8 years!!!)

I do not want a "C" student in the white house, I want an "A+" student, who was not handed his "A+", or his harvard law education, but had to fight the odds, to get it, so he worked even HARDER to get to the top!!!

THAT'S WHO I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT, SOMEONE WHO WILL WORK HARD, NO MATTER WHAT THE ODDS ARE AGAINST HIM!!!

OBAMA 0*!!!!!!

Amber   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

My opinion of Mel Watt has just gone down.

Nick - Arlington, VA   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Cheryl for Hillary:

Do us all a favor and stop with the caps and the dramatic versus that you put under each subject. You sound like the crazy person on the corner holding a sign that says "the end is near!!"….well it is…only thing is that the end is near for YOUR candidate.

If she is such a better candidate she would be winning, but she isn't. Many of her supporters seem to be self delusional and want to blame everyone but their candidate for losing. Look at the numbers, even when you add FL and MI - she is still losing.

Now if you, and those like you, are real democrats you will realize that they have pretty much the same exact agenda and if your thinking about cutting off your nose to spite your face by voting for McCain, who will continue the failed republican agenda albeit not as bad as Bush then you truly do not care about the future of the nation.

God save us   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

The hypocritical Obama and his hype of hope has convinced the naive that he is the rock star to save America.

But now his lies, his thuggery, his jeering and heckling and mocking and arrogance have come to light.

I hope it isn't too late to turn the nomination around before he destroys all chances of a Nov victory.

If not, then in Nov we will get a second chance to set things right.

No Obama- ever.

ShannonL   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Interesting…a couple of days ago a superdelegate goes decides to go with Clinton and it doesn't get mentioned.

Obama gets a couple and it is news.

Someone needs to tell CNN and MSNBC has already taken the position of Obama brown noser.

Chriss   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm 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 remebered 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!

GEORGE NOCON   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

go obama!!!! hillary you need to get out.

R.N. NC   April 16th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Good grief. What are this people thinking? I can't see why they are backing him. I know I won't vote for him. Are our elected officials bitter too? If not Hillary, McCain.

I'm for Hillary   April 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Psych :-)

Yes We Can!

Obama 08

Richard   April 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Who Care's if they back an ELITIST. . . .anti-American, arrogant Liar.

Go Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!

MJE WPG   April 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

To Illinois,What are you smoking. She will not drop out because she id too stupid and she is uable to read the writing on the wall.

Tired of W, OH   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Jack said: McCain too old to be Prez? The last time someone said that, the guy ended up winning and being relected the next time ( Ronald Reagan).

Um, Jack…. That's all well and good, but if you remember Reagan had alzheimer's. It's a mental disease that often comes with old age. Come to think of it, that just might explain trickle-down economics…

HEIDI   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

CHERYL FOR HILLARY

You two are welcome. Come one come all. It's more comfortable on this side.

Obama 08″

Its True   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

This just is'nt simple endorsements like the Boss, these are two more "Superdelegates" which may help others make a move towards Obama.

sippy   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I'm sure he's got all the bros in NC.

What the heck did they put in that Kool Aid? I just can not believe that Americans could be so stupid 3 times in a row!

HILLARY 08

jane   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kenny cole   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Any time OBAMA gets an endorsement it makes me really happy,making me believe that people are not fool and someone can not call COW a CAT

Peter R   April 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Hill- "Turn out the lights, the party is over, all good things must come to an end…!"

Bye-bye! No need to answer the 3a.m. call

Pam   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Question for Angus…don't you want a president who is smarter than the average American? I certainly do.

Jen DFW   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

ok the republicains want obama to win to its an easier win for them. watch cnn any night of the week and they are hoping its OBAMA that is the nominee…

Patricia Harding   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

With the U.S. in such dire need of experienced leadership, how can anyone choose someone, albeit charismatic, who will be swamped by the Washington machine he rails against. I am sure that there is a Maze that has to be navigated to get anything done. Does he know the way?
As a Canadian, with American family, I would vote if I could for Hillary Clinton. I do not understand the vitroilic comments about her.
Do any of those who say these things KNOW her, or is it just what some person has said and they relay it all out of proportion.?

nick   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

If Bruce back Obama, so do I!!!!!!!!
LOL
Hilary is so upset that she won't quit until she distroys Obama so he can't win!!!!
McCain vs. Obama will be a much nicer fight
and how is Hilary for the people when she is a 100 dollar millionare and lived in the white house for 8 years? We need someone to bring the world together, it's BARACK!

Anna   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Actually, Jack, the last time someone called a candidate too old to be president, Bob Dole lost in a landslide. Just saying.

I don't back David Price, who is my representative, but am glad he will be listening to his constituents and casting his vote for Obama!

Thomas L. Davidson   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Come on PA, end this, so Obama and the Country can turn the total focus on MaCain, we must come together, with or without the Clintons.. So President Obama can get this country ,moving in the right direction. MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!

Obamacrat   April 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Wait….I think I hear the sound of flood gates opening!!!!

lifelong democrats   April 16th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Us lifelong democrats can not watch the antics of Obama any longer.

We believe in democracy and equality. We squirm when Obama and his supporters put down our fellow Americans and other candidates.

We did not vote for Bush because we did not then care for the brash, cocky arrogance of my way or no way.

Obama is even worse because he has so many faces and can spin lies into half truths.

The divisive uniter feeding us the hype of hope.

Max   April 16th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Game "almost" over!

Bit, Alabama   April 16th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Even the superdelegates are tired of this mud slinging among the candidates and KNOW that they have to put a stop to it!

Thank you NC!

Maggie   April 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Remember Afghanistan?? They wanted change from the Taliban, and they sure got it. Hey Obamamanics, we saved Afghanistan from the Taliban, who will save you from Obama? Perhaps the church going, gun toting, bitter folks…

OC - CA - cubanamericanwoman   April 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

New OBAMA supporter. Thought HRC was more intelligent and together than she's shown. Sorry ! HRC should have stuck to POSITIVE campaigning…Americans are SICK and TIRED and yes, BITTER, about the politics of the past!!! Hope a lesson has been learned…

YES WE CAN!!!

RB   April 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Obviously this does make Clinton supporters a little antsy. I love how they down play when a super delegate backs Obama but when everyone put Murth on a high chair, you Clinton supporters all looked at him like he was the second coming and going to push Bilary over the top. How quickly your younges change or maybe, the "Misspoke" thing is just a Clinton thing that rubs off ;-)

Rosemary Storaska   April 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

MEN VS. WOMAN. INTERESTING!

Old boys club trying to end things early.

ponder this   April 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

OBAMA lies too…come on you need to look up what he says. ALL three of the top candidates lie. so I guess all of us are voting on lies….

Obama Express   April 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'! Fasten your seat-belts folks, the Obama Express is leaving the station!

Linda, PA.   April 16th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Barack Obama-Wright for America? No. BHO is an elitist,arrogant snob.Most radical senator,attends white hating church,inexperienced,unpatriotic

Cheryl in PA   April 16th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Way to go!!! Thank you so much superdelegates–now lets begin the shift towards Obama. I can't wait till next Tuesday in Pa–Barack has got my vote!

Jason, Omaha, NE   April 16th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Illinois, Obama said he doesn't want Hillary to drop out of the race. How it is a scare tactic by his campaigns when two Superdelegates back him? Obama supports Hillary staying in the race and has said it several times. I guess stubborness to the point of destroying the party is a good thing in your mind . I don't understand your post.

John, NC   April 16th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Of course they'd endorse her, David Price and Mel Watt are in districts that will go heavily for Obama. Being in the Research Triangle Park area who else was Price going to endorse?

Northern VA for Obama   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

If every Super Delegate did what the NC Delegates are doing, the Democratic Party would be better off. MAKE A DECISION PEOPLE… for the good of the Party.

fred   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

LMAO, my dog supports Obama!!

I support Hillary!!

Good-bye Obama!!

Right on Day1   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Many Clinton supporters do have issues. How is announcing an endorsement related to "standing up to any bully" & "boys in the club". These people need therapy not a president. They might just be pandering politicians, but that's their job.

mitch from ark.   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

way to go 'supers'!

Obama Supporter   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Woohoo!!! Go OBAMA!!!

Hey Skipper, HRC voted for the trade deal with China too. And frankly, superdelegates get to endorse candidates - it doesn't mean that the candidate has to agree with all of their positions.

Carol in NJ   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Yes! The superdelegates are on a roll… let's keep it going. This country should not have to put up with Billary any more. We are sick of both of their lies and obnoxiousness. Barack has the leadership to be our next President. Go Obama!

KC for Obama   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Keep them rolling in. GO OBAMA

oohpleez   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

FOR GOD SENT NOT OBAMA INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEM THE WORLD BUT THAT THE WORLD THROUGH HIM MIGHT BE SAVED.

OBAMA 08-12

Corey   April 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Hillary just picked up a HUGE endorsement from the Construction Workers' Union today!

Why isn't CNN posting this as a ticker?

Seth   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

He already has the popular vote and the pledged delegates. But I bet once he has the super-delegates, Clinton WILL STILL stay in the race because she wants him to lose to McCain.

She knows she is going to lose. Her only hope now is to bash Obama and him lose to McCain so she can run in 2012. Would you put it past her? Is that the kind of person you want running the country - someone who is willing to let the country suffer just so she can eventually be in the White House again?

Mentor   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

From Charlotte, NC.

Even though charlotte is the one of the only three cities where real estate prices appreciated. We face same BITTER problems like gas prices, news from iraq, economy effecting our jobs, which are primarily supported by technology companies and banks. Go OBAMA, Only you have idea of global competetion america is facing….

seah Ohio   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

OBAMA WAS A DIRTY POLITICIAN FROM THE VERY BEGINNING: From the Chicago Sun-Times — A close examination of Obama's first campaign clouds the image he has cultivated throughout his political career: The man now running for president on a message of giving a voice to the voiceless first entered public office not by leveling the playing field, but by clearing it. One of the candidates he eliminated, long-shot contender Gha-is Askia, now says that Obama's petition challenges belied his image as a champion of the little guy and crusader for voter rights. "Why say you're for a new tomorrow, then do old-style Chicago politics to remove legitimate candidates?" Askia said. "He talks about honor and democracy, but what honor is there in getting rid of every other candidate so you can run scot-free? Why not let the people decide?" In a recent interview, Obama granted that "there's a legitimate argument to be made that you shouldn't create barriers to people getting on the ballot." But the unsparing legal tactics were justified, he said, by obvious flaws in his opponents' signature sheets. "To my mind, we were just abiding by the rules that had been set up," Obama recalled. Asked whether the district's primary voters were well-served by having only one candidate, Obama smiled and said: "I think they ended up with a very good state senator." Alice Palmer, a friend and mentor to Obama, served the district in the Illinois Senate for much of the 1990s. Decades earlier, she was working as a community organizer in the area when Obama was growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia. She risked her safe seat to run for Congress and touted Obama as a suitable successor, according to news accounts and interviews. But when Palmer got clobbered in that November 1995 special congressional race, her supporters asked Obama to fold his campaign so she could easily retain her state Senate seat. Obama not only refused to step aside for the woman who was his friend and had recommended him for the seat, he filed challenges that nullified Palmer's hastily gathered nominating petitions, forcing her to withdraw. "I liked Alice Palmer a lot. I thought she was a good public servant," Obama said. "It was very awkward. That part of it I wish had played out entirely differently." Had Palmer survived the petition challenge, Obama would have faced the daunting task of taking on an incumbent senator. Palmer's elimination marked the first of several fortuitous political moments in Obama's electoral success: He won the 2004 primary and general elections for U.S. Senate after tough challengers imploded when their messy divorce files were unsealed. "He wondered if we should knock everybody off the ballot. How would that look?" said Ronald Davis, the paid Obama campaign consultant whom Obama referred to as his "guru of petitions." In the end, Davis filed objections to all four of Obama's Democratic rivals at the candidate's behest. All other candidates were disposed of by Obama’s challenges. He then went on to win the election.

You can see the archives of the sun times

Obama has not changed much, Just he has more goons to do the dirty work for him.
•Obama holds fundraisers at law firms that lobby in Washington. Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor confirmed the campaign held five fundraisers at New York and Boston offices of three firms that lobby, including Greenberg Traurig, whose lobbying clients include gambling and handgun interests.

Obamacounts lobbyists among his informal advisers, including Broderick Johnson, who heads the Washington lobbying practice of Bryan Cave, which represents Shell Oil, records show. Nine campaign staffers have been lobbyists, public records show. Johnson did not respond to requests for comment.

•Obama accepts money from spouses of federal lobbyists. In December, the campaign returned a $250 contribution from lobbyist Thomas Jensen of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal, but a few days later, it cashed a $500 check from his wife, Sarah, records show. Jensen said his wife had "personally chosen" to contribute to Obama.

•Obama accepts contributions and fundraising help from state lobbyists. Florida lobbyist Russell Klenet hosted a fundraiser for Obama Aug. 25, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Two months before, Klenet had withdrawn as a lobbyist in Washington for a kidney dialysis company that relies heavily on federal revenue, Senate records show. Klenet did not return phone calls.

•Obama is raising more than his opponents from executives of some of the corporate interests he criticizes. Obama has received more money from people who work at pharmaceutical and health product companies, according to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics. He's taken in $528,765 through February, compared with $506,001 for Clinton and $139,400 for McCain, despite saying last July that "I don't take pharma money."

Michael   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I agree Illinois. CNN and the Obama camp is trying to make it seem as if everybody "likes" and is for Obama with the hope that it will catch on. NOT! I still do not know what he stands for. For the media, this is about getting the Clintons, they do not have a clue about Obama because I still don't.

randydawson   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

bill will u tell hilary to come home

Obama support in Iowa   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Will Hillary throw her support towards Obama when he clinches this next Tuesday? Will she be able to reign in her rabid followers or has the evil been unleashed with no way to pull it back?

Yolanda   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I'm surprised CNN reported this with all their anti-Obama "journalism" in the past 2 weeks. CNN is the one that supports Hillary and her desperate attempts at painting Obama as an elitist. PLEASE!!!! She'll do anything to win. And CNN will continue to support her because they're too scared she'll start crying again and make them look like they're on Obama's side. This will probably not even make through moderation.

Peter   April 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Obama accepting debate for State that is sure to lose and no debate in State were he think that his ahead .Typical politician.

Hillary 08

Mike, SmallTown PA   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I'm moving to the state of North Carolina……….. Go North Carolina ….. you guys know how to pick a President………

Obama 08 !

HillyBilly   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Those NC super delegates are the smart ones. I hope others will follow their lead and support Obama so that the dems will wrap up this nomination and start preparing for the general election. It is unfortunate that Hilary's feeling of entitlement, selfishness and ego have blinded her to the point of destryoing the democratic party. I used to consider voting for her but now I see how mean spirited she is and very self centered too. Why would anyone want such a person for a president.
The fact that Bill was good enough to e president doesn't qualify her to become one too. She needs to cut it off and stop being in Obama's way.
Byeeeee Hilary, Byee Rodham.

citizenwells   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

The NC delegates better start checking the pulse of NC voters.
I can promise you that Obama is not going to do well here.
Obama is hiding something.
What we know and don't know about Obama are scary.

Daryl (WHITE) Chicago, IL (land of obama)   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I want to thank the superdelegates for making a good decision…I also want to THANK THE HILLARY CAMPAIGN for calling out McCain for being too old…Thanks for doing our dirty work for us before November. I also want to thank all the female Hillary supporters for "jumping" ship to McCain….I wonder how you are going to feel about your new "Pro-life" candidate! Say it together Hillary supporters President Obama…..again President Obama!

I give In   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Ok, I am finally gettin' it - time to jump on the bandwagon. She can't win and I want to support a winner. Senator Obama - we need to defeat the horrendous last seven years. You have my vote!

ewsc   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

What are the differences between Obama and Hillary? NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT VOTING FOR MCBUSH IF YOUR CANDIDATE DOESNT GET OUR NOMINATION. You idiots who say if Barack/Hillary doesn't get the nomination then i am voting McBush need to realize something… the next four years will be decided out of spite? Honestly.. how dumb is that statement? We dems will give McBush the vote rather than unite behind a candidate WITH HARDLY ANY DIFFERENCE besides character issues. HILLARY AND BARACK stand for your values, they will push policy that is in your favor, yet you throw your vote to the complete opposite? Hell, lets vote another war monger who ADMITTED he doesn't understand much about our economics. Great Idea!!!!!!!!!!
Obama / DEM 08

Dem for Hillary   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Please read about Obama before it is too late.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/11/opinion/main4009369.shtml

Citizen-Denver   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Thanks Carolinas

Sharon Minnesota   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Obama '08!!!!!

Sophia   April 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

If only Hillary would realize how much she has over played her hand with these "bitter" comments. By doing so, she has only managed to proved that she is out of touch. It is also reminding everyone of how divisive she is,

fred   April 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Sharon Minnesota said: It's their choice but they can expect to see McCain in the White House for the next 4 years unless they change their minds before the dem convention.

Hillary or McCain 08

You are so right….hope they lose their seats also!!

Go Hillary….if not McCain!!!

Independent   April 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Hillary: The voter's dont matter; the delegates dont matter; the superdelegates dont matter; democracy doesnt matter! All that matters is that the Royal Clinton family regain power. Who is going to the next Vince Foster to get in the way of this "inevitability"?

Michael   April 16th, 2008 2:2