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Sylvia from Florida,
Wouldn't it be interesting if Florida started becoming less relevant on the national stage. RealClearPolitics.com shows that Clinton is slightly behind McSame in FL, but that Obama is ahead of McSame in Michigan. If FL's Dem Party keeps screwing up so badly, then no wonder the Rep's can steal elections there. Obama will do great with many Southern states and he'll take enough of the rest of the swing states

Florida voted for Jeb and Bush and Bush and even if it was stolen, it was too dang close when your dealing with the RNC and Dibolt.

We might be ready to conceded Florida.

If Hillary is truly vetting Obama because she knows the republican machine and this will just help him ,right.Why would you smear a candidate in your own party with lies and half truths.Hillary is the biggest,lying,deceitful individual I have ever seen.Take your loss and just leave,because I am sure Obama nor the democratic party needs your kind of help to be stronger.

Senator Clinton enjoys silly season. Her gold is to destroy those who stands in her way. They know that Obama can win.

You know, I think it's funny when there's a lot of comments that Obama is winning, and still in this, because he's gotten such a large percentage of the African American vote in this country because of his race. Yet, Hillary has a large percentage of the female vote, because she's female, and so many fewer people comment on that.

Even if you count the blog entries made by women in most of these comments, then take the percentage of those that are Hillary supporters, you'll see a strong majority of those comments made by females on here are Hillary supporters. Just an observation that not many comment on.

don't fall for the billary hillbillies trap. if Obama pounces on her lies and gaffes people all over america will be crying foul about a "man" being mean to some "poor defensless woman". wake up people its not going to work.

Senator Hillary Clinton is a DISGRACE to America.

I live in Florida, and many Democrats say that if Obama wins the nomination, they will vote for the republican candidate. Florida is a swing state and crucial in this election in November. Hillary can win Florida, and Obama will not be able to do that. Obama supporters,be pragmatic and practical about your candidate. He does not have the experience to run for president. He will loose against the republicans in the south and in Florida too. Get used to that idea, cause it is the reality here in the South.

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.

Quit trying to turn the election...do some unbiased reporting. Your Hillary bashing is getting old.

UCLA students for HILLARY

I think this proves what many have been saying about Obama ALSO winning the states that Clinton has won so far in the primaries. In effect, Clinton has not won anything that Obama wouldn´t win anyway.

"Clinton has the same lead over McCain in purple states, but she does not fare as well as Obama in the “blue” states and also trails McCain by a larger margin than Obama in the traditionally Republican “red” states."

Bessie: Umm, Obama has won more primary states that HRC too. It's not just abotu caucuses.

Oh, and by the way, caucusing relies on ground-support and the motivation of your supporters. HRC should have had all Democratic candidates trumped on those scores, but her campaign decided to ignore them in favor of big states only.

If she had tried to compete everywhere more aggresively and with a better campaign message and strategy, your point might be vailid and sh might be winning now. But she didn't, and she is therefore losing. You can point to caucuses being unfair. Or you can reflect on the reality of the above.

If the people in PA are as in tune to faith and values as portrayed they will never vote for Hillary.That would be hypocritical to due after all the media exposure.Lying to the people like she has is unacceptable in any faith.The definition of "elitest" in political terms means "unelectable".Last night once again she got caught in a lie.Not to mention there are photos of her and Bill with Rezco.Does that make her a crook?There was the impeachment,Peter Paul trial,Bosnia,the former presidents remarks (worse than Obamas-they are on the Huffington Post),lie after lie.I don't think the good people in PA could possibly back a phoney like like.That would be insulting their own intelligence.

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

Obama is ahead in delegates is mostly due to him winning or cheating the caucuses. Numerous complaints have been filed against the Obama campaign for cheating the process. There will be no caucuses in the general election. He will not win.

CNN please post this- it is not a duplicate because you have not posted it.

ABCs debate was the most specific, relevant and fair one.

Under those circumstances- with no Obama panderings- Hillary excelled and Obama tanked.

He hedges ALL his positions.

No to Obama.

Hillary is the BEST candidate and will make a great president.

I want all of you southern Democrats to blog the Huffpost and read the article about what HRC stated in 1995 about us. Her statement was-
"SCREW THEM". This is what she really think of us. We here in rural
NC are going to put Obama over the top. We know "HONESTY". We also know that the old saying about an old dog -– " YOU MAY MAKE AN OLD DOG BARK, BUT, YOU CAN'T TEACH HIM/HER NEW TRICKS'. HRC and all them talking heads are all the same -- "SAME
BARK BUT NO NEW TRICKS -– OLD NEWS IS NO NEWS IN THE FACE OF TRUTH'. With HRC and them heads engaging their mouth
before their brains is becoming a habit when they don't understand
'GOD'S WILL BE DONE'. It is no mircle that Obama is winning the people's minds and heart, that is what honesty and truth will do to those that really know what "HOPE AND CHANGE' AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO HONESTY AND TRUTH.

Congrats to Sen. Clinton on winning the debate on ABC. I now know I do not want the same old politics.....OBAMA '08

YES WE CAN!!

However you want to impugn these results, they are important in that they go to the last remaining hope for HRC – to convince superdelegates that she is more electable. Indeed, they show that she is less electable.

I like her. In fact, over the past several months I have started to like her more than Bill. But I prefer Obama. And it seems for the timebeing anyway that a majority of Democracts and – more generally – Americans do. It doesn't make her bad, disliked, etc. It's just where things are right now. This would have been her moment in history if not for Obama and for that I actually feel for her a bit. But I hope she graciously accepts it before the convention.

Independent for Hillary, Pittsburgh April 17th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I wish they would stop with all the polling.

The winner of an election between Obama and McCain would be based on who wins over Clintons voters. If McCain takes 20% (significant pop. especially in critical areas) then he wins. If Clinton supporters decide to support Obama then he will win.

Personally, I wont support Obama because I think McCain is more experienced and would do a better job. But I am a conservative Independent and I cant speak for other Clinton supporters
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Yes there are MILLIONS of us who will never supprt or vote for OBAMA.

There is a diffrence between being "educated" vs. being "learned."

After reading 95% of the notes (blogs) above, here are some conclusions:

1. Hillary's supporters may be learned, but they are not educated. That is, they show gross negligence in doing research to uncover the truth.

2. Majority of Hillary's supporters write using "uppercase" letters, suggesting that they are rude, bitter, and inconsiderate.

3. Like their candidate, most of Obama supporters are very humble and put this nation "first". Wealth and greed are seen as secondary or remote issues.

UCLA students for Hillary!

Monte Brown April 17th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Obama supporters seem hateful and contemptible.
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Yes they are so we will never vote for him , ever! He is not electable period!

We all know the reason Obama is ahead – he is getting the African American vote – it has nothing to do with his being the right person or not – period. Which is sad because we are facing tougher times than what we are already facing and Obama will not be the person to straighten things out. If he is the nominee, McCain gets my vote – no matter what the DNC or for that matter Hillary wants – period.

apparently,obama is 'electable',and perhaps hillary is not.mccain can't win,with his support of bush's policies.

Linda: "New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Florida, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon.

. Why didn't CNN show how much Sen. Clinton is ahead in these states, "Don't want to make obama look bad"

Out of those states Obama won 6 clinton won 4 (2 of which Obama did not appear on the ballot or campaign) and 2 have not voted yet (currently it looks like they will split PA and OR). Oh and in these states Obama is up by 96 total pledged delegates. Perhaps do some research next time.

Barack may have struggled a bit last night but at least he has a chance against McCain, Clinton has zero chance of winning. Her honesty level is at an all time low and she is running on EXPERIENCE. McCain will level her when it comes to experience. She CAN'T WIN.

Rechi-tell me, what does 'patriotism' mean to you? Please, do not begin with explaining what it doesn't mean in half thought out references to Senator Obama. In my opinion, he is exactly the kind of patriotic American we need as president. I get the feeling I'm not the only one thinking this right now.

Independents for Obama in 08 and 12.

Another thing Obamabots do not realize is that a lot of independents are voting for Hilary of which I am one. Please do not insult my intelligence by stating, with latte in hand, that I am a traitor to the democratic party if I take McCain over Obama. I will vote for the best leader–not follow the "groupies" of which you are a part. After all, this IS the USA of which I am a part-no matter who I vote for.

Obama supporters need to stop. I am a Hillary supporter and I beleive Obama will win the nomination. But his supporters will make it hard for anyone who supports hillary to vote for him. So he may win the battle for the nominaton but he will lose the war for the white house, unless the tone changes. Somebody made a challenge for the supporters of Hillary and Obama to say something good about the other one and I dont think anyone took them up on it, maybe I will start. I am a Hillary supporter, but I do beleive that Obama's unique childhood can bring something great to the white house and and the world.

They have a poll going on Fox.com on who you think won last nights debate. Obama is way up in this poll.

Seven years ago, Sen. Barack Obama was on the board of a Chicago charity when his former boss, Allison S. Davis, came looking for money.

At the time, Davis was a developer represented by the law firm where Obama worked, as well as a small contributor to Obama's political campaign funds. He wanted the charity to help fund his plans to build housing for low-income Chicagoans.

When Allison Davis (right) sought money for a project, his former employee, Sen. Barack Obama, voted to help.

Obama agreed. He voted with other directors of the Woods Fund of Chicago to invest $1 million with Neighborhood Rejuvenation Partners L.P., a $17 million partnership that Davis still operates.

It's not clear whether Obama told other board members of his ties to Davis, whose family would go on to donate more than $25,000 to Obama's political campaigns, including his bid to be president of the United States.

"Let me get back to you on that," Obama presidential campaign spokesman Bill Burton said when asked about that two weeks ago. He never did.

ABC was soooo biased!!!! Why didn't they attack Hillary about Mark Penn the same way that Obama was attack about Rev.Wright?! Was there even any Mark Penn questions? Makes me wonder she wrote some of the questions herself. So even though there was 3 against 1 last night Obama still came out on top and that is why he will be our next President.

Obama '08

ABC shame on you. It is the "PEOPLE" stupid. It took one of the Clintonite's to called out HRC for what she really is. If anyone noticed,
she still in her admission of lying added she must get more sleep. Like Joe Scarbourough and all the others, Obama is going to be our next president. Honesty wins out everytime. All these talking heads are all the same. Us small town folks understand a lot more that we are given credit. Most of us were educated in large cities (PHILLY) and know that people like George and Joe will do or say anything like HRC to promote themselves. We want to let them and the CLINTONITES know that the page in politics has been turned. November has already been determined. The problem with all of them is they haven't awaken to that reality yet. Another old saying -
"LET SLEEPING LIE". Now you have awaken the sleeping dog, "IT
IS NOT POLITICS AS USUAL ANYMORE" . Thank God for Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He also just said if the Republicans come after him with typical political tactics then he'll go after them. HYPOCRITE!

I have no problem with ABC asking Obama those questions in the debate and I think he handled them pretty well. Unlike Hillary who would threw a tantrum even for being asked questions first !! What I and I think most Obama supporters have a problem with, is that George and Charlie didn't ask Hillary equally tough questions about Mark Penn, about the columbia trade etc.

I, as an Obama supporter, have enough confidence in my candidate that he can asnwer any tough questions intelligently as he has been. But I do have a problem with him being called anit- american or a liar !! Any person with common sense can see that the man like Hillary cares about the country. He probably cares a lot more than Hillary does !!

Whats going to be really comical (if Obama sweet talks his way to the Presidency) sheepishly makes excuses as to why he puts troops back in Iraq after he prematurely withdraws troops against his commanders' advice (who actually have some military and foreign policy understanding)? Once he screws the situation up there and allows the fighting to get worse he will be facing chants to stop the genocide in Iraq, just like Darfur, and will have to put troops back. Or even better will be seeing how he blames President Bush or McCain when he doesn't come through on his promise to 'completely withdraw within 18 months' or whatever other crap he has promised. Hey Obamorons, don't be fooled by another smooth talking politician who promises whatever to get elected.

By the way, Dave B., right on in your post. Well said. But since Paul probably wouldn't win, go McCain!

Okay – Clinton Camp may WISH the Debate was "game changing" – I'm sure that is what Stephanopolis (Clinton's former aid and wanna-be future aid) wishes as well – And this was a game changer – for ABC – their news department has totally LOST ALL CREDABILITY

question to Hillary: Do you think Obama is electable?

answer from Hillary: Yes! Yes! Yes!

enough said.

Monte Brown:

No, we just find the lack of intellectual integrity and double standards employed by Clinton supporters deplorable.

Linda, LInda, Linda....
Your must be watching another election coverage to equate Hillary with Honesty.... Everyone knows those two words don't belong in the same sentence.. Get real. There is a poll out that over 1/2 the voting people believe she is dishonest....

Well its the best debate I have seen yet no clapping or booing.

Clinton wiped the floor with him and its for a reason, she knows he won't stand up to the Republican machine come November. Her jazzing up the Bosnia landing is nothing to what will be thrown at Obama about Rezko, Ayers and Wright and it will be constant with adds and more adds when he is the nominee. McCain will steam roll him on foreign policy in a debate. His platform on Hope and Change won't work in dog eat dog politics of today.

To those of you who don't believe that at least 20% of Clinton's backers will vote for McCain, you'll find out in Nov. I cannot support someone whose own supporters say so many terrible things about my candidate. Talk about the politics of personal destruction. It's not enough to beat Clinton, she has to be a terrible person as well. Over 14 million people have voted for this 'terrible' person and you'll want their votes if Obama gets the nomination. But you won't get mine. And I have been a party activist for over 40 years, through thick and thin and now I'm outta there. The dem party or whats left of it, is now the Kennedy/Obama/Kerry party. A permanent minority.

It will take McSame 3 tries to comprehend the economic quagmire America finds herself in.
Bill will be the one to answer the 3:00 AM call and mispeak! to the columbians and bank another $800K! Bythe end of the first term Billary will be billionaires. WOW! They have a PLAN for themselves and none for the average American .

Obama supporters seem hateful and contemptible.

I don't hear the Obama supporters complaining when CNN and NBC constantly rip Hillary apart and praise the Great Obama. If you think that the majority of Americans will support this joke of a candidate you are in for a big surprise in November.

jeff raygun

Obama will win it all. I will bet my paycheck on it. Will you?

Last night Clinton finally had to admit that Obama can win in November, essentially crippling her primary sales pitch to the superdelegates that he can't. Now these numbers come out that show Obama fares just as well as Senator Clinton in swing states against McCain, and that he does better in both blue and red states. So much for the "stronger swing state candidate" theory. The fact that this information was collected while Senator Obama was getting shelled by both Clinton and McCain does nothing but improve Obama's "toughness" credentials to superdelegates and further weakens Hiillary Clinton's relevancy. I'd watch out for flocks of superdelegates joining Obama after the Pennsylvania outcome.

Did you hear Clinton last night. She said Yes, Yes, Yes Sen. Obama can beat McCain. So, she admits she lied again when she said he was not electable. She has been saying for months that he was not electable, well; now that it has been said on National television in the face of millions, she can't make that case with the Super Delegates anymore. Which is why Sen. Obama received 4 more SD endorsements right after the debate.

Hillary is pathetic and a liar. If she spent 20 years in a church listening to her spiritual leader, she would not be doing these underhanded tactics. She says her faith gets her through, everyone in that conference should have moved two rows back before the lightning bolt struck. I know it's not faith; it's another 4 years of greed and power that gets her through. She is supposed to be a Christian, this woman would make anyone lose their religion. The fact that Sen. Obama hasn't gone after her the way she is going after him, shows that he is more of a Christian than Hillary will ever be. Maybe, that what she can't tolerate. Shame on you Hillary, Shame, Shame on you.

Clinton/Obama will benefit Obama. He can have eight years of VP oval office experience so he can run and win in 2016. We can have Obama for a total of 16 years. Think about it... Clinton/Obama!!

Obama can thank ABC for my donation to his campaign... I ahve always been a supporter but if they are going to attack him for what some one did when he was 8... I have to say they've got nothing on the guy.

Hillary has Peter Paul to deal with. People scream until Media did stories about rev wright. Where is the Peter Paul Story on clinton?

Obama displayed admirable dignity last night, not only in his refusal to rise to the hit job that Clinton crowingly hitched herself to, but even going so far as to defend her while she attacked him. This man is the most dignified and effective candidate I've ever seen and I suspect that he will win over the embittered Clinton supporters in the months preceding the general elecion. For so many to say if not Clinton-then-McCain or if not Obama-then-McCain, well, maybe we deserve th eight-years-of-Bush mess we're now in.

Let's see : Hillary Clinton has showned she is a honest person, a person who likes to get things done for the good of the country, she works very hard to win votes, Unlike obama, who is a bad loser and does not seem to realize that all the mud slinging he is doing is very negative because it gives a terrible image of the men and thus is a major setback for the advancement of men in society. She clearly is another Jackie Robinson and is the right woman for the job.

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GIRL !! What are you on???? I just hope one day, you take your blinders off and actually learn to think for yourself..instead of wasting your time posting comments..please go get an education honey!!

If we accept the premise that both Clinton and Obama will carry the same states that Gore and Kerry won, who will win that one " purple" or " red" state, such as Florida, Ohio, West Virginia or New Hamphsire?

Jan, to your question: DOES THIS TELL YOU ANYTHING ABOUT THIS MAN

Yes, it tells me the guy is able to see many sides on the issues, preventing him to act like the idiot Bush was.

But your post is certainly more telling about you. It tells me that your love of the country, instead of revolving around devoted work like Obama did for years, is summarised by a flag pin, by where you put your hand, and other REALLY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. You must have liked the debate last night, even though you probably thought they should have asked about Sinclair, to make sure they covered the entire gutter.

IT SEEMS THAT IN THE SWING STATES THE POSITION OF HILLARY AND CLINTON VERSUS McCAIN IS ESSENTIALLY THE SAME.

SO, INDEPENDENTLY WHO IS THE NOMINEE, THE CHANCES OF THE DEMS THERE ARE THE SAME.

THEREFORE: WHAT HAS THIS TO DO WITH THAT HILLARY LEAD OBAMA IN THE MAJORITY OF THESE STATES ??

ALBO

Hillary supporters stop with the Clinton/Obama ticket. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. Obama supporters don't want anything to do with Mr and Mrs Clinton.

Obama seemed very nervous last night answering those tough questions. I am doubting how he'll be able to take the blows from the Republicans if he's nominated. HILLARY '08

Lee, from Treasure Island Florida:

What newspapers are bashing ABC? The Washington Post, The New York Times, your favority MoveOn.org newsblogger? Who cares what those liberal elites say. There is a large portion of this Nation who don't care what they have to say, since its all coated in liberal bias. Its sad how the fanatical Obamamaniac robots attack Hillary and ABC for asking Obama tough questions that half the country find very relevant. Too bad Obama wasn't exposed earlier for his secretive anti-American, racist views and suspect comments. Hillary should be able to run as long as she wants to run and feels she has a chance to win. If she didn't think she was the better, more-electable candidate she wouldn't be running. Get over it Obamians, and let the man answer the tough questions. Half the country doesn't appreciate his arrogant and pressumptious responses and patronizing gazes, and a lot of people of faith laugh at his "moral authority" and "devout" Christian faith. America does not need another "leader" that half the country wont be following.

Vote McCain, unite America, lets work together under a President who shows a willingness to work the middle to get things done!

Charlie and George both asked questions Americans have wanted to know the answers. Obama did not appear strong and if answering the questions asked now makes him stubble how will he be able to look capable of leading the country against McCain in the fall. Obama never answered George about the man who funded his senate campaign and made statements after September 11 that more bombs should have happened in New York. Obama has some anti-American support that makes Americans unsure of his ability to bring people together.

The more we find out about Obama affiliations the less he appears to be able to with stand against McCain in the fall. Americans do not want a leader that divides the people. Obama having heard all the messages from Reverend Wright for 20 years now turns around and actual gives a campaign speech isolating more Americans. Obama will not be able to play the sympathy card in the fall against McCain. He can not stubble over his answers appear unsure and really be able to with stand McCain in the main election.

Hillary has carried most of the larger states and will be able to with stand the questions and have a good plan to bring Americans back to peace and prosperity. Hillary answered the questions strongly in the debate and will do very well against McCain in the fall.

Florida and Michigan should be counted at the convention will all delegates and the only candidate who has stood up for the Citizens votes has been Hillary. Obama will not even stand up for the voter's being counted a simple fair choice.

Hillary or McCain – There IS no other choice wrote: And besides, the only one who stole anything is your hero – he stole Florida's and Michigan's votes, so once again, it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black

Doesn't matter – I'll get even by voting for McCain in November. Oblahblah will only get away with stealing my vote once
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I don't even know where to begin... Obama did not steal anything. Floriday & Michigan broke DNC rules and it was the DNC that stripped them of their delegates. Obama had nothing to do with it. This is old news and you've not been paying attention, apparently.

You'll "get even"?!?!? By voting for McBush? Do every Democrat a favor and get out of the Democratic party because you obviously do not vote according to the issues. By the way, Obama did not have to "steal" your vote. If you're willing to vote for McBush, your vote must not be very important to you, anyway.

The republicans never have to win a presidential election the democrats always find a way to loose it. We need a third (new) party.

The pin lapel deal...

Not that I really care, but the fuss is that he USED to wear one and then stopped all of a sudden. Why?

The other candidates haven't worn one, so they're not asked about it.

But seriously.... this was supposed to be a debate. It was more like a cut from E!

I do, however, applaud ABC for not tossing Obama softball questions like the other networks. I really want to see him answer some real questions and stop skirting around them.

Keep up the good work, Cheryl–naturally, Obama supporters think they own CNN blog space-we will prove them wrong. . Cnn likes our pro-Hilary comments-they can say they posted a few! Hilary–2008

Funny how some people quickly trump poll numbers if it favors their candidate and just as quickly discount them if they don't! Polls provide a snap shot of now and possible indicator of future events. This poll put to rest the notion that Obama would not win the normally large blue states that Hillary won in the primary.

Based on other polling data, Obama will not win Philadelphia but he will certainly win Indiana and North Carolina to lock up the nomination contest.

Democrats are favored to win the White House in November so no wonder Hillary is holding on to the "bitter" end...

The ABC debate was the most two-sided and fairest debate I have seen so far. The Obama supporters didn't like it cause for the first time, their candidate didn't get the royal treatment. I'm proud of ABC.

Oh please. Obama cant win Florida or Ohio and Michigan will be iffy.
Obama will not win in the fall.

Brain you only get the wrong information from the Clinton's. What do you know or read about any of the people HIllary has mention. That is why so many people get sued for slander. Let Hillary keep making a fool of herself, because I don't care for a women who wants to run the country that can't hold her own. Throw a brick and hide her hand.

Obama 08

I just saved a boat load of money by switching to Ron Paul

Since the media has chosen to utterly ignore the candidates that never dropped out perhaps Paul and Gravel should run for the Liberterian ticket?

Its going to be very sad when Obama becomes president and the dems begin to realize charisma was not the answer we needed. We will still be in Iraq killing women and children, but everyone will be saying "At least Bush is gone". I'm sure McCain, Obama and Clinton are all decent people but none will bring about the systemic changes we need.

The crisis is upon us and we refuse to take responsibility. We have to decide what the role of our governement should be. Is it to give us a job, a car, free health care, free college tuition, empire build & police the planet?

If we don't feel we have the right to break into our neighbors home and force them to behave as we wish why do we think our elected officials have such a right? The USA is not Canada, its not France. The United States of America is the greatest experiment on the face of the planet. Seems to me that we are afraid and no longer trust our individualist instincts. We should be setting the example! Not turning to other countries or even our own leaders for protection or advice.

I love this country and hate the direction in which we seem to be leaning. Thank goodness we still (ostensibly) live in a republic & not a democracy. Good Night & Good Luck.

Amen "lived in Europe"

Aaaaaaammmmmmmmen!

Then it is clear: Obama is the nominee to carry the Democrats to victory. If the polls favor him now in those states, I sincerely believe that they will favor him even more clearly as we approach November and voters are reminded of the big differences between Obama and McCain on important issues.

"John McBush"... that cracks me up!

I'm sick of the Bush/Clinton, Bush/Clinton. Old politics! Hillary speaks in generalizations. No real actions to support her experience. First lady is not a elected official. She's been in the senate 6 years. Do your research and review how she got to the senate and so called accomplishments. People are voting for her on Name recognition. The Clinton's have a lot of baggage!. Obama could go negative on those Clinton years but he is about the issues. He is a smarter man. I think last night he demonstrated focus on the issues and determination to address them. Hillary likes to sound loud and strong but she is weak on actions. Obama "08

Enomisa aka hillary:
No that that does not give you any experience it is more like what billary claims she got from her husband..........
just do a little reading and research that is not what Obama says it is what HIllary states in her statements and evne last night..

guess who drives the media and has for years?
guess who deals with canadians and colombians regarding nafta (oh forgot mexico)
guess who lied about Bosnia?
guess who lied about the girl who die and "had no insurance,"
guess who puts a foundation together to avoid paying taxes
guess who flies in a private jet and tell the rest of us to save energy
guess
and guess
guess who says is a feminist and lives with a cheater for husband?
guess who claims she fights for human rigths yet is privately making deals with china, colombia and saudis???

GUESS

I keep saying it and I hope it gets posted this time. Clinton's race has long been over. The media would report it as such if it wouldn't hurt their ratings. Unless she pulls down total landslide tsunami-like victories from here on out, then Obama will have the popular vote and delegate lead and the SuperDelegates will have no choice but to anoint the popular vote winner. They can't over-ride the Democratic populist without sending Democrats into a boycott of Nov.
Its all over but the crying shootin and drinkin.

I think Obama is great and he will unite the Country (other than the 1/3 who stubbornly still like Bush Jr.) and the World.

Do any of you people realize that is Obama does not get the nomination you will have riots in the streets, burning buildings,
looting anfd killing of innocent people. It's not about who will be the best next President it's about who is black and who is white.

Stop Obama in his tracks now

Won't wear the American Flag
Believes in Rev. Wright
His wife is anti American
Will not put his hand over his heart for the National Anthum

DOES THIS TELL YOU ANYTHING ABOUT THIS MAN????

CNN please post this- it is not a duplicate because you have not posted it.

ABCs debate was the most specific, relevant and fair one.

Under those circumstances- with no Obama panderings- Hillary excelled and Obama tanked.

He hedges ALL his positions.

No to Obama.

Hillary is the BEST candidate and will make a great president.

As an Obama spporter, I was certainly disappointed by the debate last night. And I do have to admit Obama wasn't all there, I think he was a little surprised by how stupid the questions were. But at the end, I do think it was good for him and I think the whole debate was orchestred in a way so he has a chance to improve on his weaknesses. Let's face it, once in front of Mccain, the only chance Rep party has to beat him will be to hit as low as possible. They won't stick to the issues, considering Mccain does not have any real understanding on the economy, foreigh policy or domestic issues.

So a good practice but Obama does have to perform better and look less annoyed, more focused. His major quality, the fact that he thinks before giving an answer, is sometimes a flaw in a debate, because morons will think he is unsure.

this is worse debate i ever see they never ask the right qustion they ony ask qustion that dont matter.it was like clinton payoff the media it was bad.

lived in Europe until I was 7 years old. So I have lived in the US now for over 40 years- just like Obama.

I guess, since I lived outside the US and since the international community is generally better informed on foreign affairs, like Obama, that gives me a better understanding of how other countries view America.

And qualifies me in foreign policy.

Is he- and the media- for real?

I will say this though… My family lived through the European (Italy and Germany) infatuation with Charismatic leaders who inspired the youth of the country with their hype of hope.

Ultimately those demagogues led THEIR bitter and angry nations to ruin. My family and us (their children) DO remember the lesson learned in that mistake.

NO OBAMA.

Let Freedom Ring April 17th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

You're right, Greg. None of the greasy crud that Hillary Clinton cooks up sticks to Obama, thank God. So go ahead and spray him on your pans. He'll probably give your food more flavor, too.

That was exactly my point. I love the fact that nothing sticks to him after all the crud she's throwing at him.

I was just trying to lighten up the conversation lol

It will definitely be interesting to see how things are shaken up once the true election starts. I have a feeling that Senator McCain's worst enemy will be "Presidential Candidate McCain." His appeal to moderates will go down the more he flip flops. He's sadly turning into one of those politicians he used to deride.

As for the debate last night, I'm curious about all the claims of "the media asking Obama tough questions." Were we watching the same debate? Because, in my humble opinion, a tough question is something like "Senator Obama, as someone who consistently proclaims the need for American leadership to talk to leaders we don't like, why do you support refusing to talk to groups like Hamas?" A question along the lines of actual policy and issues. I'm sorry, I don't personally care why he doesn't wear a flag on his lapel or if he can somehow prove whether his pastor loves America or not.

People are constantly complaining they don't know what candidates stand for. Since they seem so reluctant to do the necessary research, it should be debates and responsible journalism (key word responsible) that inform our largely uninformed public.

Hey "Europe," that wasn't dignity last night. That was a petulant child. That's why Obama's going to lose yet another major electoral state. And, no, it won't be close.

Peter S.
Georgia

I keep saying it and I hope it gets posted this time. Clinton's race has long been over. The media would report it as such if it wouldn't hurt their ratings. Unless she pulls down total landslide sunami-like victories from here on out, then Obama will have the popular vote and delegate lead and the SuperDelegates will have no choice but to anoit the popular vote winner. The can't over-ride the Democratic populis without sending Democrats into a boycot of Nov.

Its all over but the crying shootin and drinkin.

I think Obama is great and he will unite the Country (other than the 1/3 who stubernly still like Bush Jr.) and the World.

Thanks ABC for hosting the first relevant debate framed against the constitution itself.

The voters appreciate your sticking to the political nad economic issues and holding BOTH candidates accountable for their positions.

Up to now it has been American Idol with the Cable networks and their Obama worship

My Fellow Obama Supporters,

GET A GRIP!!!!!Please stop bashing Hillary and her supporters. Obama asks us to help him change this country. He cannot do it alone. If we fall prey to this PITIFUL infighting, we will change NOTHING. We must treat those with different opinions with dignity and respect. On NPR, a gentleman from the Philadelphia Daily News(I believe) said how much of the negativity coming from Obama's campaign came from staffers who insisted that they had to fight back, Obama didn't truly want it. Much like I am sure he doesn't want us treating others with distain on his behalf. CHange, no matter who the candidate be, comes from within ourselves. If we truly believe in the hope for a better future, we will have to do it by uniting with people from all walks of life.....I realize, like what most of us post, this will fall on deaf ears..because few people read, but many talk without thinking. Let's change our attitudes. Allow Hillary to run the course, allow her supporters to do just that. In the end, hopefully we will not have burned so many bridges that we cannot re-cross them to join our fellow Democrats. With that, Vote CHange..Change Yourself..Change the way the world sees us..and ask yourself how hard this will be...

Floridian for OBAMA2008

I am close to Obama's age and I was born in Italy. I lived there until I came to the USA at age 6.

According to Obama-speak and twisted logic, that gives me a window into better understanding the international community.

According to Obama that makes me MORE qualified than all 3 candidates in foreign policy experience (since I lived abroad for 3 more years than Obama himself).

The world now is not the same as the world of 35-45 years ago. And Indonesia (just like Italy) isn't the world.

Does Obama actually believe his own nonsense?

Shame on the media for going along with this ridiculous drivel and hype.

As for last night debate Hillary was the WINNER.

Americans, I must say, if OBAMA wins he will show all of you just how
much he loves America, everything he has promise, HE WILL NOT
DELIVER. I'm surprise because most people have a pretty good Idea
when they are being mislead.

OBAMA is a LIAR, IF YOU watch him, when he is lying and uncomfortable he will not look directly into the camera, he
has too much stumbling trying to be clever, and he always
have to spend to much time thinking about, how he needs to
respond.

LET ME SAY THIS, when Obama figured out how to get all
the African American votes, ITS THE RACE CARD.
This is how he maintained the CLINTONS, because anything
that Bill or Hillary, was being called RACIST.

To all who are of another race, you have a lot to learn.
OBAMA, is laughing at night at all of you because he
SLIPPED UP ON HOW TO STOP HILLARY.

Obama was so frustrated early on in the campaign because
Hillary was favored to win, he made a statement
I don't know who I'm running against Billary or Hillary
now he has AMERICANS right were he wants you.

CHARM AND CHARISMA I remember George Bush doing
the say thing, begging to win. Now look at America what do
I see the SAME OLD ,SAME OLD, that will happen Because
you can't see. I WANT A FIGHTER SOME WON WHO
WILL GET IT DONE. (HILLARY !)

OBAMA WILL GIVE AMERICANS EXCUSES JUST LIKE HE'S
DOING NOW, HE MAY BRING YOU ALL TOGETHER. AS
FOR CHANGE, POLICTICS AND POLITRICKS. DOES NOT
SOUND LIKE CHANGE.

CAN YOU HEAR OBAMA LAUGHING, YES HE IS

mit mar

ABCs debate was the most specific, relevant and fair one.

Under those circumstances- with no Obama panderings- Hillary excelled and Obama tanked.

He hedges ALL his positions.

No to Obama.

Hillary is the BEST candidate and will make a great president.

"This proves my point time to go home Hillary. Let the new King do his work. I salute President Barack Obama."

Ain't gonna happen.
A Pennsylvania voter

So much for HRC's argument that she is more electable vs. McCain than Obama

The Pennsylvania primary has truly allowed people to be able to see Hillarys transparency, during the ABC debate in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Hillary said "she maybe a lot of things, but she is not dum". I believe that statement is very true, but boy is she bitter. I have news for Hillary the American people arent dum either. The American people are very smart, and again they see her transparency. They see she is behind in the delegate count, and the popular vote, so America is aware that Hillary has nothing left but to pull out her millitary kitchen sink tactics, and pray that something will stick to senator Obama. But these tactics wont work, because the American people have waken up and realize its Hillary who is bitter. The truth is 15 months ago Hillary thought she was going to walk into this job as the presumptive candidate, and when Obama started taking away states, pledge delegates, popular votes, and the super delegates, the so called nice Hillary disappeared. Hillary has put on her boxing gloves and gone for the jugular. Remember when Hillary said the comment in 1992 " what do you expect me in the kitchen baking cookies"? The obvious answer is no Hillary, of course not! But we all expect of Hillary for you to stop your kitchen tactics. Obama said in the Philadelphia debate he understood her momentary slip, when she made her comment in 1992 about the cookies incident, which insulted so many people. So this Hillary type of campaigning is very sad, where she tries to spin a sound bite about Obama saying the word "bitter". Its sad when the truth is again that its Hillary who is bitter. I wish she would have the conviction to admit it because the American people know it to be so. Its to bad that Wednesday was one of the last debates on the calendar, because the question that should have been put to Hillary Clinton was "Hillary when your Husband had the affair with Monica Lewinsky during his time in office, when you were the first lady, were you bitter"? It makes one wonder if Hilary has been harbouring bitterness for years. I guess Hillary deserves that shot of whisky after all, shes been through a lot. If anyone ever runs into Hillary at a bar, buy her a round of beers. Yah she deserves it!

Last night was not a debate. Every newspaper is bashing ABC for the terrible job they did. The Audience boo-ed them everytime they broke for a comerical. 52 minutes was wasted on NON ISSUES...but on politics like flag pin, yet Hillary no more than 5 ft away, was not wearing a flag pin, nor does John McCain, or John Edwards(ever-he wears an outward bound pin in honor of his dead son) That was not a debate, but another attack. One good thing, Hillary was forced to admit that Obama was electable, able to beat McCain, which will hurt her private superdelegate push. Clintons do not, have never rallied the young, or the numbers of blacks, but they do very well in ralliing Republicans to the polls to vote AGAINST them.
Obama 08

@Linda....You said that Hillary has shown that she is an honest person???? What planet do you live on??

@Deb...you fail to realize that Hillary(along with Bill) have way more "questionable friends and judgements" than Obama could ever think of having. The only reason they are hammering away at Obama over this is because he is not as 'known' as Hill and Bill.

Hey CNN, here is a suggestion, why don't you NOT censor my comment this time. Do you want to limit the convo to Clinton and Obama fans.

Amazing, i had doubts about either candidate until last nights debate. I have never seen Obama seem so nervous and under pressure when asked about Wright and the underworld guy. He said he is getting blamed for knowing a guy that did something 40 years ago, but that was a lie, he was at his house at the beginning of his political run. He is hiding so much and last night definetely made me swing towards Hillary. To think i almost didnt watch the debate and vote for this guy. Watching Hillary last night, gave me enough to swing my vote to Hillary. Thanks ABC for the debate. Great honest and fair questions. Now find out what Obama is really hiding on all of his corrupt politics.

Polls have been proven to be inaccurate and inconsistent time after time. Remember California before Super Tuesday, Ohio and Texas? Stop the distraction and let see how people really vote.

LAST NIGHT DEBATE WAS NOTHING BUT THE AMBUSHED FROM GOERGE, GIBSON AND HILLARY. THIS WAS COOKED BETWEEN THEM. I AM SURE HILLARY WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE QUESTIONS BEFORE HAND. THERE WERE PLENTY IMPORTANT MATTERS TO DISCUSSED BUT THESE TWO DECIDED TO THROW HILLARY KITCHEN SINK ON OBAMA. BUT HE DID VERY GOOD JOB. IT IS HELPING HIM TO PREPARE FOR GENERAL ELECTION. I AM SURE GOERGE IS BEHIND THIS DIRTY AMBUSH AGAINST OBAMA. WE ALL KNOW GOERGE IS THE SUPPORTER OF CLINTONS. IT'S SAD MANAGEMENT OF ABC NEWS LET GOERGE TO DO THIS KIND OF STUFF ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. AUDIANCE ARE NOT LITTLE KIDS AND STUPID.THAT'S WRONG WITH THE CLINTONS THAT THEY THINK AMERICAN PEOPLE IS STUPID AND THEY CAN SAY ANYTHING THEY WANTS. SHAME ON GOERGE AND GIBSON

I can't believe ABC let Stephanopoulos, a former Clinton White House staffer, moderate the debate. Even with Gibson there. That's a big blunder for a major network. Even if no bias was intended it slants the event towards Clinton.

ABC failed.

U, Johnson and brain.

Where to begin. You Obama fans (and I call you fans because you mindlessly root for him like crazed teenage girls root for their favorite American Idol) have no clue as to how the other side feels about Obama. I am an independent, and naturally I support McCain because he has shown the most willingness to work with others from both parties, and takes the most reasonable and middle-of-the-road stances on many important issues. U, you comparison of Obama to Jackie Robinson is the most comical. Comparing an ultra-liberal, pompous, closet Racist Obama in his Presidential race to Jackie Robinson is an disingenous affront to Civil Rights gains. His comical speeches on race interactions (after 20 years of Racist Wright) and "moral stands" for the rights of homosexuals, the less fortunate (which I belong to,) are only more hypocritical because his extermist views on denying Human Life rights.

Grow up, Obama is a smooth talker tickling your ears with what you want to hear. And guess what, hes made as many opponents on the other side as he has supporters, and he won't achieve most of what hes promising (which he probably knows and is too dishonest to admit.)

Go McCain 08, the only one with any military and legitimate lawmaking experience to lead us to consensus on Iraq, the Economy, taxes etc. He is the only one who has a chance to unite any significant part of our population.

I think that Hillary did drop out of the race a while back, she is just helping to immunize Obama against the GOP.

Cheryl::::::::

Since you major in miracles, doesn't that mean that you are relying fully on HOPE!!

You are Hoping for a Miracle!!! Remember, Former President Clinton said, "that the hope campaign was the biggest fairy tale EVER".

Now I ask you, is Hiliary's chances just a dream?

Hillary is beating McCain in the states that matter in the General Election, the blue states. The red states that Obama is leading is usually won by Republicans anyway.

Greg in NY said above that he wants to spray some Obama on his pans because NOTHING sticks to him...

You're right, Greg. None of the greasy crud that Hillary Clinton cooks up sticks to Obama, thank God. So go ahead and spray him on your pans. He'll probably give your food more flavor, too.

This proves my point time to go home Hillary. Let the new King do his work. I salute President Barack Obama.

If you're a republican voting for Obama, then you are not truly a republican. The man's platform is the exact opposite of what republicans stand for.

Obama has no substance. None. He has great and glorious plans to fix America, but can't tell you HOW he's going to do it, because he has absolutely no clue of how to go about it. He'll unite the parties? He's voted along party lines 100% when he manages to vote at all.

He's a huge fraud people. He's riding a wave of hype. As soon as he enters a REAL debate and goes up against the republicans, you'll see that his 'talk' is just that....'talk'

- Bitter

Anyone who claimes to be a democratic and is willing to vote for McCain is going to regret this and end up with another four years of George Bush's policies....END of Story

African-Americans won't come out and vote for Hillary Clinton if the superdelegates crown her as the nominee- especially after her desperate attempts to exploit racial tensions.

She has no chance of winning without a large black turnout. Pure and simple.

Se. Clinton was much more knowledgeable on all subjects during the debate, and she correctly pointed out deficiencies in Sen Obama.
Sen.Obama seemed flustered throughout especially on the economy
when he had to go beyond the phrase payroll cap. Obviously he was not prepared, hence his inexperience showed glaringly.
It's Sen. Clinton, superdelegates

Marc in Tacoma Wash, always remember each one of us has a responsibility as part of the human race such as forgive and love one another regardless of what are differences may be. Cheryl just needs to be a little more sensitive when speaking about "ALL GODS CHILDREN", white, black, or yellow and trust me that would make one love themselves a lot more.

Why so much hate and name calling?

Isn't the end goal what is best for the country?

A divided party will not stand in November but crumble under it's own weight.

People stop the insanity.

Stand as one or fall as many.

The choice is up to you.

Make it count!

Please post, we need this to end.

Go Democrats!

ANYBODY BUT MCCAIN '08!

The Democrats have boxed themselves in. The failure of Howard Dean and the DNC to effectively deal with Florida and Michigan with the resulting decision resting now with super delegates has created a huge division among Democrats. The daily and weekly uncovering of warts for both democratic contenders has and will continue to build a game plan for Republicans to successfully hold on to the White House. You can say all you want about the democrats coming together once a nominee is decided upon but it just won't happen to the degree it needs to now. Sure, there will be some unity but there will be enough bitterness out there to ensure that a large and significant number of democratic voters will either not vote or they will vote Republican. The Democrats have forced themselves into a situation where they can only win with a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket. It's not the best ticket but it's the only ticket that can win now.

Let's see : Hillary Clinton has showned she is a honest person, a person who likes to get things done for the good of the country, she works very hard to win votes, Unlike obama, who is a bad loser and does not seem to realize that all the mud slinging he is doing is very negative because it gives a terrible image of the men and thus is a major setback for the advancement of men in society. She clearly is another Jackie Robinson and is the right woman for the job.

I am voting for Barak Obama – why? b/c HRC just showed me how egotiscal she can be. She is the elitist. She thinks that she should be the Democratic Nominee b/c her husband was President. And yes, I was going to vote for her at one time, but she has really showed me that winning at all cost is like selling your soul to the devil.

We know she isn't clinging to her religion.

"Greg, NY April 17th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I'm going to start spraying some Obama on my pans in the morning before I cook breakfast because NOTHING sticks to him!"

That was really funny.

Ted:

The only poll taken in Ohio this month that I could find is Rasmussen, which shows McCain beating HRC by 5 and Obama by 7. The difference is within the sampling error.

Perhaps you are taking your own polls at the Clinton headquarters, you know, the place where they find random people for street interviews for negative TV ads.

What poll were you referring to and when was it taken?

Marc, those of us who support HIllary do so because she is the more qualified NOT because we are racists...get over that, it's so yesterday!

You are all just angry because the media-coddled Obama finally had to face some hard questions.

Wait til the Republicans get started on either candidate. Hillary is not thin-skinned like Obama and she can take on the challenges that will be thrown her way.

Hillary 08/12................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marty April 17th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

LOL, Hillary is a scank and a loser. This will all be over soon, thank God.

CNN you put this trash on about a United State Sen. Atleat Sen Clinton should recieve just alittle respect for the office she holds.

So... the "plan" was to re-hash EVERY squabble from the last month? but..... 90/10 pressing Obama to Clinton.

no question on Penn?

no question on Bill and Columbia?

No question regarding conflict of interest of a spouse taking $800,000 to peddle a trade agreement that HIS WIFE may one day have the power to sign into law?

REALLY???? ALL of you Hillary supporters IGNORING the one-sidedness because it favored YOUR CANDIDATE (by linking Obama with "unsafe" blacks... ((cause, u know... all those blacks - they stick together, right))) so we get questions on this.. and freaking flag pins..

IS THIS "REALLY" HOW YOU WANT TO WIN???? (which is STILL impossible, by the way...)

(please not... hillary NEEEVER missed an opportunity to slip a jab in while Obama REFUSED to go after her on anything but issues.

TWO wars raging, the economy in the dumper, people losing their jobs and homes, $4/gal gas, corporate price gouging, energy bills, bankruptcy bills, Bin-laden still free... and the constitution SPAT on for 7 years......

BUT SEAN HANNITY wants to know about Obama's relationship with a University of Illinois Professor and Board member of a philanthropic organization..... (and oh yeah.... 40 YRS AGO.....when Obama was EIGHT... WAS A BLACK MILITANT!!!!!)

America lost last night......... AMERICA lost......... again!

But you don't care... and HANNITY doesn't care... so long as "Obama" doesn't win....

SO,IT'S OK FOR "AMERICA" to lose.... so long as OBAMA doesn't WIN!

I AM ASHAMED OF MY COUNTRY TODAY........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(and hell no, I ain't leavin... YOU leave... then maybe we can be America again)

None of this matters to Hillary. She is in this for the money now. If she quits now, she cannot "steal" money from people any more. So let's all "chill" yntil June rolls around, and at that point, I hope we never see the Clintons ever again.

I can't believe that some people want Hillary to take credit for her husband era, but not take criticism for the bad dids.

Her 35 years of experience was not discussed by ABC last night, they focus on Obama relationship with fellow Americans whom did wrong or made wrong comments in the past.
Hillary escaped harsh questions about her corrupt deal with Paul, Columbia trade deal, NFTA, WAl-MART relationship with a man who was also very negative to America people.

The bottom point is if she takes credit for all the good stuff her husband did, she should also take responsibility for the the wrong act of her husband. Without Bill Clinton Hillary has no chance .

Sure Obama will beat Mccain if Hillary will agree to step aside, but Hillary will run as a Republican or Indep..come 2012.

Since we are breaking skeleton's out of the closet
how about hclinton's affiliation with whitewater and that scam
guess all of clinton's supporters don't want to remember that
the clinton's are on a power trip and they will say anything and do
anything to get back into the white house and use of the presidential plane
so she can travel to those 80 countires with her family again at our expense and dodge bullets.
The clinton's will do nothing for hispanics go Obamma go.

We want higher gas prices, forclosures, a housing fiasco, torture, VP who say so, when asked about the American people, oh and wire tapping. In fact, there's no difference in our country and Russia.

Thanks Republicans for the worst 7 years of my life.

If anyone thinks that Obama "won" the debate last night, then you are dumb with a capital D. Obama was his usual vague self, and esp. on the question of Iran and Israel seemed (as usual) to want things both ways. This is how he has been all along and it probably comes from him being new to politics. He certainly comes across as wishy-washy which is why alot of people like him – he's not as threatening as Hillary is. But do we want a wishy-washy President?

He can chant all he wants about wanting to change the old politics in Washington, but can he?

It's too bad his pride goes before his fall. If he were really a smart man, he'd take the VP position to Hillary's Presidential nominee and spend the next 4 years learning. But his arrogance is amazing – he probably feels he has nothing to learn. Too bad for him and for the Dems.

Obama's biggest problem is his supporters. They have shown themselves time and again to be very rude and obnoxious. They bullied their ways to win in the Caucus states. They make very strong and ugly remarks about Clinton that are, for the most part, baseless. As a result, he will have a very hard time converting Clinton supporters to his cause – fellow Democrats or not. I know many that are adament that they will not vote for him in the general no matter what.

Rezko, Farrakhan, Ayres, Wright and the list goes on and on. The only thing I am currently doing is to pray for the 'Witches of Obama' to clear from peoples' eyes before Tuesday, April 22. It is not a mere say. Miracles happen and I know God answers prayers. Hillary will win big!

A lot of people are worried about Obama's "friends" and I find that very amusing. The way some of you come off as so bias, discriminatory, irrational and angry, I would like to know who your friends are so I can blame them for your actions (since we are so repsonsible for the craziness of others these days).

One more idiot sent to the White House, won't matter. I'm sure Killary and McSame will continue to botch things up, and lie about it.

Now Clintonians "WHO'S MORE ELECTABLE?"

Cheryl, You were sked nicely to stop yelling at evrybody, not to mention the fact that you take up so many lines people don't get to respond. Support your candidate, but dear God be a lady about it!

If Hillary steals the election, or McCain gets in, it will be too bad for America. The world has watched you botch things up pretty bad over the last eight years with G. Bush. You have lost your standing in our eyes. What's four more years of a poor image.

Barack is your only hope.

Cheryl for Hillary, you again? You just don't quit. I just brought up some real issues and I would like to see you answer them. I bet you there is no way you can. Join the Obama train Cheryl. Don't join the racist train.

No matter what, no vote for OBAMA here!

Let's see : Hillary Clinton has showned she is a honest person, a person who likes to get things done for the good of the country, she works very hard to win votes, Unlike obama, who is a bad loser and does not seem to realize that all the mud slinging he is doing is very negative because it gives a terrible image of the men and thus is a major setback for the advancement of men in society. She clearly is another Jackie Robinson and is the right woman for the job.

.Hillary 08

LOL, Hillary is a scank and a loser. This will all be over soon, thank God.

Why are you Obamamaniacs so blinded by this young punk?

Oh I know!!!!!

You don't know anything about this man. Do you?

Rezko, Writgt, Ayres, Farrakhan, etc..

Who's next?

(Come out come out whoever you are…

Hilary '08

_______________________________________________
Typical HRC supporter trying to Scare the people. He doesn't even make it known that his opinion was paid for by Colombians for Free trade.

Obviously, last night Hillary said not just once, not twice, but THREE times that "YES, YES, YES, Obama will win"

Or maybe she was under the influence of "Crown Royal" or was still trying to recall memories of the Bosnia trip and sniper fire....or I just "misspoke..."

I am sure if Hellary gets the nomination, Joe Lieberman will be the next "Secretary of State"...and where will the white house be relocated?....

Do not try it, CNN.

The idea of a joint ticket, a Clinton-Obama with Clinton on top no less, is repugnant.

There will be no Clinton on the presidential ticket.

Obama 08!

Deb, I suggest you get over your fears. You were never going to vote for Obama anyway. I think you have been listening to your candidate too long.

Why are people so angry about the debate? democrats don't care about the issues any way. They care about these personal issues more ,simply because McCain is ahead in the national polls confirms this. This could be a democratic year ,but because of personal likes and dislikes of Dem candidates we are willing to through it away. The republicans have run this nation in the groud with all its abuse of power in the oval office. Americans should definately no time soon or maybe even ever want to elect another republican. But because voters vote on emotions rather than what really matters the dems always lose,so sad for america.

Regarding the debate last night, Hillary did "appear" stronger as she was very adept at telling us everything we want to hear. As the commentators pointed out, she won't be able to deliver and we all know that she has a tendency to forget and misspeak. I think it was good for Obama to go through what he did last night as it will make him stronger for the fall.

The bottom line is that in order for America to get better each of us have to stand up and reject tabloid journalism and negative campaigning. As long as we fall for the negativity and fear rather than focusing on the issues, we will always end up with presidents like Bush and people getting poorer. Let's reject all media influence and show them that we are bright enough to make up our own minds. They only give us what they think we want and obviously they think we all want jerry springer politics.

This country has shown its resiliency throughout its history and I believe we can overcome the life-threatening issues that are facing us if we all get involved.

Regarding McCain, it is easy to look good when you have no competition. Given he flip flops his stands so much, I'm not sure what he stands for. This is something each of us needs to research before we vote for him out of vengence because our candidate did not get nominated. Remember this is how George Bush got elected – fear and negativity as the Republican Party really does not have any platforms except making the rich richer, but they manage to get the rest of us involved by appealing to our fear and narrow-mindedness.

Some of you have been very negative about the new and young voters, why don't you as "experienced" voters show others how to evaluate candidates in the best interest of the country! As the Bible says, before you speak negatively about your neighbor, get the plank out of your own eye!

Deb, you have been on saying the same thing. Before you judge, ask Bill why did he ask Penn to lobby congress for Colombia after he received 800,000 dollars. Ask Hillary, about when she was on the board for Wallmart and a member said that Union Members are the lowest of human species. I guess you must also feel that way Deb. Ask some real serious questions. Ask Hillary in 95, why did she say to Bill Clinton to forget the Southern White Boys since they have done nothing for Bill. And she wants to be President. How come she can budget this economy, yet she is in debt with her campaign. Wow, I think she will save our economy....................NOT!

PLease do not get upset, Obamabots, Your candidate is ahead because of media bias to Hilary from other sources. Hilary did say she would support him if he is the nominee–because she cares about all of you and her country which she has given much of her life to.
You people looking for handouts from us working people should remember the words from a past leader who shared the same ideals. "ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country". I do not yet know what Barrack has done for his country-but, I do know the Clintons have given much! PS if you are too young to remember the orator of those words, it was JFK and I truly believe they were original–not plagerized.

I am so confused as who to choose as the nominee! Now I know how some of the superdelegates feel.

The polls are just snapshots. They can change by November. The Media does not help depending on which one you go to they will spin the story to help their canidate of choice.

The debates are not useful because thier platforms are too similiar. I will not vote Republican because they are not intouch with people who make less than 200 000. Being a female I would prefer a female president but Hillary is too scary especially with her Bosnia lie. How can we trust what she says when she visits Iraq or Afganistan?

Once emotions are taken out of politics and the facts are looked at Obama looks like the best canidate for President.. Obama 08 !?!?

Is Obama electable?????

I used to believe Hillary when she said Obama was not electable.

What happened last night with her screaming YES! YES! YES!
A single YES! would have done it. Her Superdelegates should be offended for she mispoke again!

Any of you yahoos that think any Democratic ticket that has HRC on it is a good/winning ticket are delusional. If she is anywhere near the ticket the anti-hillary vote will come out of the woodwork like cockroaches in a dark room and disappear just as quickly after her defeat. Please don't even joke about a joint ticket with her on it. It isn't funny anymore.

Go Barack, Go! Your nation is with you!

So then Obama IS the stronger Candidate. You ClintonBots can Spin this ALL you want and you will just look ignorant and in denial.

If the debate focused on Penn and Bill Clinton's connections with free trade with Columbia; or followed up the Bosnia questions with the Ohio 'story'; or asked about the fact that Hillary supported Nafta (whether she secretly opposed or not) on behalf of her husband while first lady; or on the negative aspect of her campain (amazingly they tried to make Obama's campain look negative and failed); or on the fact that SHE was also not wearing a flag pin; or that in her health plan, if you can't afford insurance, then you'll be penalised as if it's a crime to be poor; or that she has the gall to call Obama elitist ingnoring the difference in their respective backgrounds and incomes (still hasn't released last year's returns BTW); or that the polls show that he has a better chance of winning than she does (though she admitted he is electable so out goes that argument) then there's no way she would have fared even close to how well Obama did when they spent most of the debate focused on him instead of the issues or on her.....I think Keith Olberman should be the moderator for the next debate just to even the score.....

Hillary=fallen star

Dean had better grow a spine between now and August because he is in for the fight of his life. There will be political blood on the DNC's hands if Clinton scum is at the top of any ticket.

Everyone, you have a brain....CNN is offer their opinion not necessarily the facts! There are presential polling websites that have all the numbers by state...go read for yourself so you are an educated participant! eg. McCain beats Obama by 15points in FL while Clinton beats McCain by 1 point....Obama & Clinton beat McCain by 5 points in NJ.

Again, go read the numbers for yourself and stop being gullible to the media reporting & analysis. YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF

Cheryl for Hillary:

The last candidate who majored in miracles was Huckabee. Hillary can commiserate with him after she tires of being rejected by the voters.

All the smear tactics and tag team debates are not going to prevent the nomination of the best person for the President.

Can he win? "Yes, Yes, Yes" he can! "Yes, Yes, Yes" he will!

Sen. Obama has Recieved two super delagates today. including one defecting from Sen. Clinton.

Fantastic. The chickens are are almost home to roost. Go Obama.

April you are right on the money. But Obama supporters have something that Hillary supporters will never have, an honest candidate. We can honestly say that our candidate has integrity, and good character. The win at any cost strategy will never win.

Hillary is crazy if she thinks she is going to steal my country. She and Bill can't lie their way to her nomination. It won't work and it won't happen.

Obama 08

There is a fundamental ideological difference between McCain and either of the democratic nominee. If you are a supporter of one of the democratic nominee, I don't see how you can support John McCain. You are supporting a person based on how old he is? McCain has gone back on everything he has said. I respected McCain as an individual who was not in line with mainstream republicans. However, during this campaign he has tried to modify his sayings, policies, and actions to match that of mainstream republicans. How can anyone support an individual who sells out his values so that he can get elected? What sort of candor or will does this individual have if he is flip-flopping like a banked fish?

This is the perfect time for Hillary to give up. I still want to know, who is the guy who was sitting on the board for Wallmart, along with Hillary and he said that Union Members are the lowest of human species. Lets see what Hillary have to say about that.

Well... so much for that "Obama is unelectable" argument, eh Clinton supporters?

It is abundantly clear that Sen. Obama is oh-so-much-more electable than Hillary Clinton. How anyone could look at these numbers and try to refute that is beyond me.

Obama complains about the tone of the questions in the Philly debate. Quit whining. If for some reason Obama is the nominee, the questions will be 10 times tougher than the ABC debate.
Obama is not entitled to anything. He must earn what he gets. Quit whining Obama!

It's so funny that is ok for Hillary to get the tough line of questioning, but it's not ok for Obama. He did poorly in the debate and definitely solidified if he is the democratic nominee, McCain will get my vote. He can't answer the tough questions, how is he going to make the tough calls.

The Dems only need to run one ad this fall "Do you trust a member of the Keating 5 to run the country?"

Hmmm that would tell me that Mrs. Clinton is not as electable as Obama.

What no one seems to notice is the meaninglessness of this particular brand of "purple state poll." Most of the "purple states" have been won by the dems in the last two elections anyway. Only two of the states will probably matter, Ohio and Florida. So the fact that Clinton/Obama will win New Hampshire or Michigan by more than John Kerry did simply doesn't factor into who would be president. I would guess if you went back and averaged the actual margins of victory in the purple states in this way for 2004 it would be quite similar to what those polls show now.

All McCain has to do is hold serve. Win exactly what Bush won and he's the next pres. Score an upset in a 2004 Dem state that might be bitter their candidate wan't selected by the dems (might McCain steal Illinois if Obama gets screwed at the convention?, If Penn goes overwhelmingly for Clinton and Obama is the nominee might they run to McCain?) and he'll win in a walk.

ABC blew it! With 7weeks worth of credible questionjs that could have been asked last night, this is what they came up with???!!!

I thought it was "Let's pile on Mr. Obama and see what happens".

Not impressed...I'll stick with MSNBC and CNN.

BAYOU JOE?Can undocumented workers vote?

you know, the funniest thing to me about the questions last about each candidate believing the other one could win in NOvember was,
well, hello, duh, can you imagine if one of them had said NO, LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Well, there goes all of Hillary's arguments to the superDs!!!
Is he electable? Yes! Yes! Yes! Her words, not mine. She was unwise to paint herself into this corner. Now the blue state argument is out the window, too.

If anyone is as unbais as they claim to be they would recognize that the debate last night was one of the worst. A good debate is not one sided, no matter how much we believe someone needs to be vetted. A good debate covers all sides of an issue and that is not what ABC did. I don't think Obama supporters are angry as there are many who saw the debate and witnessed 50 minutes of talk that will not change the economy, help with healthcare, deal with Iraq or close the education achievement gap in our country.

Hillary should win the nomination and Obama should be her VP. She's the only one with a definate plan to get the US rolling again. Obama is a good speaker, but that's it. I've listened to him on TV and read about his ideas, but that is just it. They are ideas, not plans.
Hillary has been there, she knows how to get things done. Look at what she's done for New York.

Senator Obama is no punk. He is qualified, vetted, fired up and ready to go. Hillary needs to head on out to NY. I have two college degrees, work full time ,and I struggle to buy food and gas. I will only vote for Senator Obama. I would never cast my vote for a socio-pathic liar like clinton. If she is anywhere near the democratic ticket, I am out. I'm so happy I don't ever have to vote for her–Because I never will. The Bible speaks clearly about liars–he does not like lying at all. She has clearly lied repeatedly and the Bible also says – to speak well of your enemies. He said to bless and not curse. She has cursed, lied and gossiped. She has sown discord among the brethen. She has no fruit that of the spirit that even closely resembles a christian. She is unelectable.

Of course they do because Americans are tired of the same old thing. Democrats will win this year, and Republicans will waste their money.

Obama 08

Greg in NY, very funny! Very, very funny!

The rest of you need to chill out. These people are not gods; they're not perfect. But McCain and Clinton are shooting themselves in the foot and Obama keeps his dignity in tact. You can't be all things to all people and I admire the man for sticking to his guns.

We're just curious here overseas whether the Americans will finally vote for what they say they stand for, or will they follow the McSames and Beverly Hillbillies like sheep led to the slaughter, the same as in 2004?

The WORLD wants Obama. Or do you not get that yet? He's the only one we see who carries the message and the makeover abilities required now: real leadership on a global scale. And those ignorants who are writing about terrorists and blah, blah, blah, haven't got a clue as they've been suffering from the Angst the Bush administration has been spoon-feeding them for 8 years. WAKE UP PEOPLE. Time to become the proud nation you tout yourselves to be.

its time those superdelegates start support obama i dont understand why they are waiting so long is it because he is black, or is it they also dont want to change how politics is done in washington they are used to there kind of politics of the back door deal so they are worried if they choose obama they wont be able to do there trade deals i think this is the problem with superdelegates they are worried about there own interest not the american people. thats why abc was so hard on one candidate remember george is a superdelegate

I suppose we can look forward to another Jimmy Carter in the White House. Arguably the worst US president ever, totally out of his depth and hasn't changed at all.

I THINK THAT OBAMA WILL STILL ONLY LOSE TO HILLARY IN PA BY 4-6 POINTS, HE WILL WIN IN AND NC AND HE WILL SEE NO DROPPING IN HIS NATIONAL APPROVAL RATING.

HILLARY ON THE OTHER HAND JUST SUNK HERSELF AFTER THAT SO CALLED DEBATE LAST NIGHT ON ABC. WE HAVE TO TAKE BACK OUR MEDIA, WE HAVE ALLOWED THEM FAR TOO MUCH FREEDOM AND HAVE ALLOWED THEM TO PUT FAR TO MUCH SPIN ON THE BS AND NOT ENOUGH ON THE ISSUES THAT CURRENLTY PLAUGE OR COUNTRY.

And Hillary tried making the arguement that it was she who would be key in winning swing states? I disagreed then and this proves the fact.

After watching the debate last night I will definitely vote for Hillary.

Obama will never have my vote-too inexperienced, too many questions regarding his "Friends" and Judgment.

We have way too much work to do if we are going to save this great nation of ours. Only Hillary or McCain have the experience and strength to get the job done.

I honestly fear with Obama at the helm we will be doomed for destruction-too many World leaders would take advantage of our weakness.

Here in Europe and the rest of the world, people know that Obama will knock out Clinton first and later Mc..?, can't remember what you call him, if you give Obama equal treatment. Not only because we see him as the only intelligent politician over there, with 21 century vision, but also because we want you Americans to retake you shattered image, thanks to Bush, and regain your leadership. He's the only one who can do it. Otherwise, be prepared, China is coming. We want to be your friends again. Why are you so blind you don't get this. Try to tune other international media and get real. Your media are like your politicians. They are even worse. Corrupt ad pathetic!

This Republican has switched to Obama. I actually kind of like the guy because he reminds me of....myself. My wife's been telling me that along and now I understand why. He's brilliant.

OBAMA IS DONE!!!!!!!!!!

Linda who responded to me... I wanted answers which have yet to be given. Such as the CAFTA/NAFTA situation. The conflicts with the Clinton Camp and much more... This debate just reinforced my thoughts and decisions regarding Clinton. The mudslinging is childish and yes for the party I would have probably ended up voting anyway. The debate didnt just confirm my decision it sealed it in concrete.

Obama 08

Obama's just taking the lead wherever. He's going all the way to the top. Voting for Obama is like getting the benefits of Clinton's stance on the issue without all of that fuss about lying. He has a better-looking profile, too.

Go "O"! Obama 08!

That's not news!!!!

Mighigan, Florida and Ohio,,,,,these are the one to realy look at.
Florida and Ohio will decide the next president, DNC needs to get them in the fold before t is to late.

John McCain doesn't wear a flag pin!!!

People, let the media, clinton and some republicants do what they do best. They're playing the game the way they were tought to, and they hope they'll change our minds by following their tatics. But let your voices, and your voting hands cites how long we can keep politics and the media their ways of self-interests. For years the've dictated this great country, and they know that our general gains is their lost of power. You decide if they should keep being winners while we stay loosers for many more years. Obama08

Many people are saying that if Senator Obama gets the nomination that 20% of Senator Clinton supporters will move to the McCain camp. Well last time I counted, that still leaves all of Senator Obama's supporters plus around 80% of Senator Clinton's supporters for Senator Obama. Have any of you checked the total number of supporters on the democrat party side compared the the republicans?

whats the matter cnn can't handle the truth about obama and the cbc?

another blog dedicated to obama lovers sure you let a few stray posts in from Clinton supporters but not the ones with meat and teeth.

lol I won't be surprised if they post this but they chicken sh t d(obama'ed) out on the one I tried before this one

I think the debate last night proved that Obama is unelectable, especially in PA and OH, which means he can't win the general, despite how big of a margin he wins blue states

Obama is not enough American to get my vote. I absoltely suspect his patriorism just like his pastor, Wright. Not to mention his wife who was never proud of America until her husband started to get more votes...

Ana in L.A.

Clinton's answers were obviously written and rehearsed. Clearly the questions were provided by ABC ahead of the debate. She was never challenged, or asked a difficult question. Clinton will be shredded by the Republicans if she is the nominee.

At one time, I was a hugh fan of the Clintons. No more. Cannot stand to watch any of the Clintons on TV. Although I STRONGLY support Obama, I am a loyal democrat. I will hold my nose and vote for Clinton if she is the nominee. I will hate every minute of it, but I will do it for the Country. We cannot stand another term of Republican rule and policies.

OBAMA '08 or ANYONE BUT A REPUBLICAN

On the issues:

He will not consider an attack on Israel an attack on the US.. well then i don't want you leading ANY policy in the middle east.

He doesn't even know the MATH of his OWN "policy" because he copied it from somewhere else.

and for final record.. he can't hold up in a hard debate then he won't win the general. There's alot of ground to lose between August and November.

Hillary '08

Hillary said in the debate last night that she "hoped people would overlook" the fact that she fabricated a story about her bravery under sniper fire and repeated it several times.

Why should anyone overlook such a thing? It proves she is not ready to meet the most basic standards of honesty, even when addressing her own supporters.

I understand completely why Jack Cafferty and others at CNN love Senator and Mrs Obama. What a beautiful, exotic, elegant couple.They are all hoping some of the gold dust will rub off on them. They are both articulate, educated, and are America's sweethearts along with their two cute daughters.

The pattern with Obama is undeniable.
He refused to say he will retaliate if Israel was attacked, this shows who he is.
Just look at the list of people he surround himself with, one more added to the list last night.
Now CNN please take a few pointers from ABC this is how you conduct a fair debate.
Thanks you ABC.

Patrick from CA,
The scary thing is you know most of Hillary's dirt and you still support her.... I am sticking with the unknown.... I WILL TAKE MY CHANCES!

Mark- what you call folding, I call taking the highroad. And Ana in LA. – of course she looks very "at ease and confident" as she takes the low road.

And another thing – why is she not wearing a flag pin on her lapel???
Talk about a double standard –

GOBAMA

Obama didn't move to Chicago because of Ayer underground. He happened to teach in the same school and sit in the same Wood foundation board.
Does that mean he is a criminal. If he is, then what we call George Bush and Dick Chiney, who have committed real crimes?

Go Obama!

Hope these numbers glare at the Super Delegates...and I hope they were watching the so-called "debate" on ABC last night.
It is unfortunate that the commentators were more interested in tabloid tv than in the issues of the campaign.
The fact that Senator Clinton continues to stir that pot in a setting such as that should tell them that this is NOT what we want the Democratic message to be.
Senator Obama kept trying with dignity to get back to the issues- but the pile on continued.
He is the one for this time and brings true hope instead of fear.

Headline should be "Obama-Clinton lead McCain in 'swing' states"

as Obama is the fronrunner.

I notice the subtle bias of CNN and other media outlets.

CNN = Clinton News Network?

CHERYL FOR HILLARY,

BE CAREFUL.... REMEMBER THE LAST PRESIDENTAL CANDIDATE THAT WAS HOPING FOR A MIRACLE.... IN CASE YOU DON'T REMEMBER, LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO SENATE HUCKABEE! NOTICE HE DIDN'T GET THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION WITH ALL HIS WISHING FOR A MIRACLE AND HE IS A RELIGIOUS MAN UNLIKE THE CANDIDATE YOU ARE SUPPORTING!

History has a chance to be made because either a white woman or a black man could become the next president of the US. In a sense it is already a sign of change like when Jackie Robinson became the first black baseball player to play the major leagues with the white players.

Jackie Robinson became that first player because he represented all the right things : calm man, great player, looked honest and understood that what he would accomplish would leave a legacy for others to follow long after he is gone. But are Hillary Clinton or Barrack Obama have what it takes?

Let's see : Hillary Clinton has showned she is a dishonest person, a person who likes to get dirty, she makes up stories to win votes, a bad loser and does not seem to realize that all the mud slinging he is doing is very negative because it gives a terrible image of women and thus is a major setback for the advancement of women in society. She clearly is no Jackie Robinson and not the right woman for the job.

Let's see : Barrack Obama has showned that is a good man who gave a lot of is time to charity as a community organizer, he remains calm in the face of the vicious attacks directed at him. He seems very aware that by becoming the first black president is not only a oportunity and a challenge both also a great responsability because the big interests do not want him in the White house. He also remains graceful and compliments his rivals even if any regular joe would just want to curse at them. He clearly is a Jackie Robinson and the right man for the job.

I hope people in Pensylvania will see this and hopefully, CNN will show my comments on TV too.

This wasnt a debate it was a tabloid debacle and ABC should be discusted in themselves. Charles and George spent 50 minutes asking about nothing. It was a one way mudslinging fest which if thats what they were after the questions should have been fair for both. Clinton was never asked many questions I want answered such as why Mark Penn is still with her campaign. What about the Peter Paul trial which is scheduled in Nov. What about the contradictions of NAFTA and CAFTA. What about the 800,000 her husband recieved and the conflict there. What about the missing transcripts from the whitehouse. What about the donors to the Clinton Foundation. I could go on and on.

The DNC needs to end this now as if I was unsure before I am certain now that Hillary Clinton will NEVER get my vote.
Obama or nothing… If I wasnt BITTER before I am now… Tabloid reporting at its finest c/o ABC which I will now boycott. A written apology for not addressing real issues such as more on the housing issues healthcare the economy ect. anything would have been better than what the american people received..

Obama 08

I can't figure out who would vote for HRC at this point. Just like I couldn't figure out who in their right mind would vote for George W Bush in 2000, and good Lord, again in 2004.......

The only thing that makes sense in my mind (plus some pretty darn good evidence in 2000 and 2004) is that the elections were rigged.

Let us hope that it does not happen again. The neocons are a very determined bunch–they will not just cede power. Everyone should be very wary. And to this point, HRC has certainly acted like she's a friend of neocons.

Bush and Co. have damaged this country immensely. HRC is NOT the one who has any chance of fixing anything. She is extremely shady and untruthful and divisive and has the same "God appointed me" mentality that GW Bush has.

God help us all.

Obama '08

I have been a staunch Hillary supporter till last night when I realized Hillary is in bed with these cable networks. I will never vote for her.

Good job ABC for your hit job!

Why are Hillary supporters pushing an Obama/Hillary ticket? NO ONE TRUSTS HILLARY! She can not win without Obama but Obama does not need her...she is the complete opposite of him (lying, manipulative, shrew)

Now for Obama wrote:

If the voices of the people are overturned and Hillary steals this nomination, then there will be rallying in the streets!

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Are you sure you don't mean rioting? You Obamabots are really scary people

And besides, the only one who stole anything is your hero – he stole Florida's and Michigan's votes, so once again, it's a case of the pot calling the kettle black

Doesn't matter – I'll get even by voting for McCain in November. Oblahblah will only get away with stealing my vote once

Hmm I live in Ohio and the latest polls show McCain only getting beat by Hillary by 6 points but he beats Obama by 10.Again same old tactics CNN is using to confuse voters .Just like Ohio Pennsylvannia will deliver for Clinton .CNN your polls fail to mention 28%Clinton voters will vote McCain its higher than that in Ohio and Florida .You cannot win general without these two swing states and the republicans and the news media should know this by now .

Hil-lie-ary is a turely evil person. Instead of sticking the issues, she starts petty crap that I do not care about. So, the way I see this lady is: It is ok to lie to get your point across and then say sorry. We the people let these people off the hook all the time and I have had it. Not only will I totally undermine her(spread every lie I can againt her, just like she does), if she steals Obama's nom, I will sure as Haties, vote for John Mcbush. Why should I care, she NEEDS to be stopped. She will lie to us even more now that her has gotten away with it. Please ladies, it is NOT because she is a woman, it is just plain ole her. She will LOOSE if she goes againt Mcbush.

OBAMA or MCbUSCH ( I will never use the big "B" with his name)

I hope people don't look into these polls too much. These same polls in 2004 had Kerry slamming Bush around this same time and we all know how that story ended. Please Obama and Clinton supporters don't read too much into these polls, the real polls are when the people vote. I do agree though with a previous post, if Obama is the nominee, the only way he will win or for the fact McCain will win is who will get Hillary's supporters. With the way Obama's supporters act, it's going to be hard for him to get Hillary supporters on his side.

Hillary folded her trump card last night when she admitted on national TV ,yes ,yes ,yes ,he is electable.That was her only agruement left to use against him.Yes Americans do care about the sniperfire remarks,they were lies.Yes shre will probably win PA ,no big surprise,however the few delegates she gains she will lose back in NC,and probably Indiana.I will vote for Obama in Nov only if Hillary is not on the ticket as VP,otherwise its McCain for me.

obama is starting to show the world he can't stand up to the pressure of hillary, let alone the republicans and the swiftboaters. without his teleprompter, and speech writer his oratorical skills are lacking. the dnc has to realize he will lose if he is the nominee.Hillary really out shined him in last nights debate.

Kelin, this poll was taken from a "sample" of 13,000 registered voters!

Greg, thanks for the chuckle, it was really good.

Independent for Hillary, do you honestly believe that 20% of Hillary's supporters will vote for McCain, if she loses? I don't.

Obama Supporters,

YES HE CAN........ YES HE CAN....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why are you Obamamaniacs so blinded by this young punk?

Oh I know!!!!!

You don't know anything about this man. Do you?

Rezko, Writgt, Ayres, Farrakhan, etc..

Who's next?

(Come out come out whoever you are...)

Hilary '08

Means nothing..all these pre polls mean nothing until there in one Dem and on Rep running.

Obama needs to just drop out an go away. He will never win.

Who's more electable again??? i pretty sure all signs point to Obama!

Yes, Yes, Yes, she says, he can....Obama 08

Did Gallup say Obama would win New Hampshire?

Early voting in NC today, I cast my vote for OBAMA

Who is voting for Clinton....I want to meet both of them....or perhaps they "misspoke"

All I know is, anyone who says people have "antipathy toward others that are different" will never have my vote!

I am sure the Republicans have many more sound bites than that awful and unecessary remark.

Does anyone know why Obama never said anything when his donors were laughing in the back round at Pennsylvanians expense?

HILLARY-ous. The funniest thing is that Hillary's toughest battle isn't with Obama or McCain. It's with herself... and she's losing.

This is GREAT news. The absolute last thing I want is a Republican in the White House for another 4+ years.

ok, show this to the Obama critics or no, scratch that...ABC!!!

OBAMA '08!

Greg in NY – that was hilarious! And right on!!

Did you know that if (big IF) Hillary wins ALL of the remaining primaries by 20% points (yes that was 20% points) she will still have less pledged delagates than Barack Obama. Interesting.....

Bravo to ABC!

Finally a media outlet asked Obama some tough questions.

Notice the level of anger among the Obama supporters lately? Its a little disturbing, they really can't take a few punches huh?

Obamabooey!!!!

See Hillary. Senaator Obama is carrying the same BLUE states better than you; and he is looking much better in the swing states. Yes, you are right. He can win He can win He can win!

Obama supporters are sooooo BITTER!! You guys are just mad that ABC called Obama out on all of his mess. Not everybody is on Obama's side. Go Hillary and go ABC!!!

Mark my words if we have a ticket with Obama-Clinton or
Clinton Obama we will win, otherwise the republications are going to win again

April in Texas. I have been reading your posts for obama, and now you say you would have voted for hillary before this debate, Look out God may get you for lying.

Thus proving the point that Obama is more electable than Hillary!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!

There is a fundamental ideological difference between McCain and either of the democratic nominee. If you are a supporter of one of the democratic nominee, I don't see how you can support John McCain. You are supporting a person based on how old he is? McCain has gone back on everything he has said. I respected McCain as an individual who was not in line with mainstream republicans. However, during this campaign he has tried to modify his sayings, policies, and actions to match that of mainstream republicans. How can anyone support an individual who sells out his values so that he can get elected? What sort of candor or will does this individual have if he is flip-flopping like a banked fish?

We`ve had enough of Republican "trickle down" economics and an endless occupation in Iraq. -----– Where the Bushes` are concerned, it`s always-- The Economy, Stupid !!

The Democrats will win in Nov. also there is alot a talk about FLAG PIN – I see Hillary WASN'T wearing the All importand Flag Pin last night! Oh no comment there uh!
You go Obama! Your focus was on the Issues ALL night Long!!!
Hillary had alot of fluff and less substance!

Kelin April 17th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Did Joe Scarbourough read any of this or will he FIND a poll that says what he wants it to say?

I am with you on this one. I am sick and tired of that guy. He wishes to be Obama. I don't watch their show like I used to.
I will never watch ABC, and I only watch Keith Olberman

abc news website shows a video of last night and their take on it.Some of the Clinton superdelegates are switching to Obama.Guess Mrs C's comments and behavior in her campaign has backfired yet again.

Dream on James. Obama will be lucky to win back his Senate seat after the Republicans and us Moderate Democrats get done with him.

STUD:

WE DIDN'T MAJOR IN MATH WE MAJOR IN "MIRACLES'

GO HILLARY 08

WE LOVE YOU

last night's "debate" was nothng short of a coordinated ambush.

Can Hillary's supporters stop playing to racist fears by saying Obama can't win when ALL the data shows he will win, etc?

She was much stronger than Obama during last night's ABC debate. Obama became flustered way too easily and frequently. Sen. Clinton looked much more at ease and confident. Also, her plan were much more detailed and well-explained than Obama's.

I wonder how everyone would feel when Obama meets with terrorists just like Carter is doing right now. He's said himself that it's important to talk with your enemies. Mr. Obama, are you seriously really follow the lead of Jimmy Carter and his present actions?

How could any one ever imagine that a Republican will win when McCain'as polices are closely aligned to the Bush failed policies.?

Do Americans really care about the sniper fire, bitter comments and all that???? NO NO NO NO. Because there are lot of important issues.

Get real people.

After the travesty of a debate last night, Obama still emerged the winner with dignity. The barrage of negative personal attacks directed at him by Clinton and her two moderators only made me more certain than ever that he is by far the superior candidate.

The remaining purple swing states where Bush or Kerry won by 5 points or fewer in 2004 include: New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Florida, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon.

. Why didn't CNN show how much Sen. Clinton is ahead in these states, "Don't want to make obama look bad",

Spin, Spin,Spin.......................................................No more cards left!

I think the new question is, Will Hillary be electible in the fall? and the answer, apparently, is a resounding "No".

: )

Whatever these polls say now until April 22 mean nothing.
I predict Hillary will blow Obama out of the water with a 15 point margin.
That should be enough to tell the super deligates that Obama is not electable.
He is to close to a racist in Mr Wright, and Mr Ferrican, a terrorist in Mr Ayres, a criminal in Mr Rezko
And he finds that small town white people in Pennsylvania cling to guns and religion, and are bigots towards imigrants when they are bitter about government
I would rather have a liar in Hillary than a racist in the white house. Sorry Mr Obama is also a liar so I would rather have a liar in the white house than a liar and a racist

For those of you upset with the debate...think of it this way...Unless you are afraid of something, why not ask these questions? If you really care about the Country, isn't it better to get things out in the open early? How many people would have voted for Bush, if they thought they knew the real "him"? If he would come out 100% truthfully with some of these relationships, he wouldn't be quite so uncomfortable! Quote of the debate, when Ayers the terrorist was brought up.......... “He's not somebody who I exchange ideas from on a regular basis,” .........Occasionally exchanging ideas with a terrorist isn't what you meant now is it Barrack????

"In “blue” states where John Kerry won by more than 6 percentage points in 2004, Obama has a comfortable double-digit lead, while McCain leads by a slightly smaller margin in the “red” states where George Bush prevailed by more than 6 points.

Clinton has the same lead over McCain in purple states, but she does not fare as well as Obama in the “blue” states and also trails McCain by a larger margin than Obama in the traditionally Republican “red” states."

Ohhh yeah, I can see the future now.......

I am very disappointed with George Stephanopolous. He should know better, unless he likes perpetuating the reality TV politics of the past. The questions were all based on propaganda fodder that is eaten up by journalists, which focus only on perpetuating the drama of this grand pageantry contest. What ever happened to a Media outlet that seeks the truth behind the candidates' stances on issues? We need PBS to host debates more, or Wolf blitzer. SEND IN THE WOLF! WE NEED YOU WOLF, PENNSYLVANIA NEEDS YA! C'est l'avis'

All democrats, take a good look at those states above and think. this is the turning point, we need Hillary for President, do not vote with your heart, VOTE WITH YOUR MIND. Thank you all.
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT 2009.

The sooner SUPERDELEGATES support OBAMA, the better the

Democrats chances of winning in November.

Once again, the only real and trustworthy poll is the one in November. Lets wait and see who wins after that one.

Last night killed this story and the hope of either democratic candidate winning in November...

I can not believe what happened last night in regards to Iraq and the economy... They both locked themselves in and gave the GOP their platform for November...

Obama folded under pressure that is not even going to be close to what will happen in the general... Democratic Party is in real trouble and it is looking like they will have to vote Clinton in as the nominee and hope that Obama will take the VP... if not it is over!!!

Maybe this will put an end to Hillary's argument that Obama can't win the "important" states.

I am a Republican VOTING for Obama, the man can and will do the job that we desperately need to be done in this country.

I wish they would stop with all the polling.

The winner of an election between Obama and McCain would be based on who wins over Clintons voters. If McCain takes 20% (significant pop. especially in critical areas) then he wins. If Clinton supporters decide to support Obama then he will win.

Personally, I wont support Obama because I think McCain is more experienced and would do a better job. But I am a conservative Independent and I cant speak for other Clinton supporters.

If the voices of the people are overturned and Hillary steals this nomination, then there will be rallying in the streets! She has chosen the low road of politics to win at all costs and this is not the ways of a Christian! Hillary cannot be trusted!

I am still a very strong Obama supporter and after the ABC debate debacle which I am now boycotting ABC because of, there is no way I will EVER vote for Hillary. I will stay home instead if Hillary steals this nomination. While I would have voted for her before this debate, she and ABC proved that she once again will throw me under the bus just as fast as she would her own child. If I wasnt BITTER before I am now and the DNC should end this before Hillary does even more damage than she and the media did last night.

Obama 08

I love that they're calling some states purple now. It's much better than calling everything either red or blue.

I'm going to start spraying some Obama on my pans in the morning before I cook breakfast because NOTHING sticks to him!

Did Joe Scarbourough read any of this or will he FIND a poll that says what he wants it to say?

Once the democratic nominee is selected, and John McBush is fully vetted, I mean "fully" vetted, he will lose the general election by a landslide.

I hope that the Superdelegates are reading this news story and poll numbers........................GO Obama.................. the NEW democratic leader

Clinton Supportors are bad at math. Real bad.