CNN

Mr. Dean,
please hurry up and endorse me, so all the other super delegates would do the same!.

OBAMA'08

I blame Dean for the mess the Dems are in with regard to Florida and Michigan. And it is a mess. It was poorly handled from the start. Under Dean's leadership, his first leadership position since he was a "frontrunner himself–and we all know how he acted then, this mess has gotten sloppier and dirtier. No wonder he wants it over now. The trouble is that it isn't over, no matter what he says. If I were a superdelegate I would disregard what Dean says entirely.

He should have worked to a position where the Dems didn't paint themselves into a corner on Florida and Michigan. Of course rules are important. A party's nominating rules need to be obeyed. But should they be imposed when the practical effect is disenfranchisement? Dean says rules are rules as the Democratic Party implodes.

I want to know how the Florida and Michigan situation can not go to the credentials committee.

And another thing: Does anyone ask why Obama wasn't on the ballot in Michigan (why his campaign didn't get his name on the ballot?) If Obama's politics of inclusion mean anything then Florida and Michigan should be counted in the nominating process. The Obama campaign didn't work in the direction of inclusion because they know that inclusion of those states means that Hillary then has a majority of the popular vote, achieves a tie in popular delegates, and is in just as good standing to be nominated.

Dean wants it over now because he doesn't want to see Hillary get the nomination and never has (my personal theory only).

Let Clinton & Obama rip each other apart. If they don't do it to each other, the republicans will be more than happy to do it. This is good preparation for the general; what, you think the republicans will be easier on the nominee? This makes them both a stronger candidate to face McCain. Let the process work, let everyone's vote count. We will have a nominee, and most people opposed to the war and continuation of Bush inept governing will vote for who ever is the democrat nominee.

The Hillary campaign is a deathmarch. The only question is how long she will continue to distract Democrats from the real enemy: McBush, Term 3.

I really look forward to the REAL debate between the progressive Obama and the old guard establishment McCain. Youth versus age. New ideas (Ob) versus failed bromides (Mc). Populism (Ob) versus monied interests (Mc). Rage and yes, some understandable "bitterness" (Ob) versus complacency and staying the Bush failed course (Mc). Out-of-Iraq versus "in for 100 years. "

Obama is going to dismember McCain once this wretched extended nomination is finally over. All we need is for Hillary to step gracefully aside and accept her consolation prize as possibly a very powerful majority Senator next year.

Superdelegates *can* help by declaring themselves now. At least for any state that has voted its primary or caucuses already. Let's get this ridiculous Clinton family dynasty out of here and let the real battle begin, the one that matters.

Has Howard Dean been given Obamaism kool-aid? No super delegates should give their vote until every state has voted! I know Barack Hussein Obama has bought some delegates already but shame on them.

Lets get this nomination settled! This has been the longest primary and Obama has done well as he realized that every state mattered; therefore he leads in popular votes & delegates! The cherry picking approach didn't work well for Hillary especially in TX when he walked away with more delegates!
Those still harping on FL & MI, don't worry your delegates will be seated at the convention! Keep in mind it wasn't Obama or Hillary's fault that FL & MI are in the mess they are in!

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.

Howard Dean has not impressed me with his leadership during these primaries, and handling of Florida and Michigan. Please step it up Dean, we need you to be decisive and take charge of the party before McCain is inaugurated next January..........YAAAA!!

If the super delagates vote now it would actually be better, because we will know who they truly support.

I got a decision, You're a loser like your party Howie Baby!

I am very anxious for this to be done and the real campaign to start, but any insistence or advise from the shrill Mr. Dean on how to win an election, or what he "needs" just makes me want to suggest he go practice his primal scream in the privacy of his own home, preferably in a locked closet.

You and I are the democratic party. There is no us vs them in this party. If you look at it that way, then you might as well be a republican.

I agree with Howard Dean, come on out now. Hillary has nothing else going for her but being dirty and SHE CAN"T WIN! It is no need for her to continue because she is too far behind, She needs to get real. What is REALLY HER AGENDA HERE?

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I have no problem with Clinton staying in the race if she would stop attacking Obama at every turn. She needs to talk herself up and not try to make the democratic nominee unelectable. She had the perfect opportunity last night to stay above the frey. What did she do? She went after him again and again. I will vote for who ever wins because in the end, we need a democrat in the White House. However, Its becoming difficult to support Clinton when she acts this way. I care more about the democratic party then i do Clinton.

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You're funny Dean, you care about how the superdelegates are going to vote, but you don't care a bit about Florida or Michigan voters. What a joke the Democratic party has become!!!!

Dean should stop worring about the super delegates and resolve FL & MI. If that issue was solved there may already be a nomonee. He should stop being afraid that the candidates are treated fairly and worry about the 2.4 million voters that will not count. This issue will be the reason we have 4 more years of republicans. I don't live in either of those 2 states but I can tell you many of the democrats in my state may vote republican because of this issue. This situation makes the democrats look really bad. Remember it was note the registered voters who changed the primary day but the state run by republicans. There is no good reason for hard working, tax paying,law abiding citizens to be deprived of their vote counting. That is a what the constitution is all about. It's not a privilage it's a RIGHT. Dean has to do the right thing and count MI & FL

LINDA : I agree superdelegates should vote for OBAMA 08!!!
but if Hill-lier is the nominee I will not vote for McCain just I sty home.

Are most of posters on these forums liars, or will they actually vote Republican or abstain instead of voting for their fave Dem? Interesting.

How inept can Dean's leadership get? The dems should be waaaaay out in front and cruising to a November sweep...now they'll be lucky to make the Presidential race close.

Good luck Dean. He is just trying to get the Hillary supporters to realize that the have already lost...which won't happen. Even if she wins by superdelegates, she has lost. People won't vote for her and centrists will vote for McCain just out of spite. So go ahead Hill, prove your point.

So, everything Dean has said up to now was a lie? I'm really shocked!! Y'all chose right now between a black male novice elitist or the white female got an answer for everything and everybody elitist!

Er........................can we do this over with somebody qualified to be President?

Dean why dont you set an example and endorse yourself!!

just my 2 cents!

Roe v Wade will be the least of our worries if Obama is elected. I'll take my chances with McCain, he is more middle of the road then Obama. Obama is too far left for me. We will have riots if he doesn't get to be President, are those threats I read in these blogs? I really worry about the Obama-bots being too far gone to be saved.

to: "John c WA April 17th, 2008 6:29 pm ET
He's right. Hillary is trying to ruin Obama and has broken the honor of her party. If she stays we may loose to McCain. Last nights debate was absurd. If Obama was in a general election debate he would have torn McCain apart. He is attempting to stay the high ground while being attacked by the Clinton/MCCain team. She is not concerned about the party and will attack anyone to get back into the White House. Let's get going against Mc Cain. I don't think Obama should debate anymore as this debate only helped McCain."

this can be put vice versa too: Obama is trying to ruin Hillary...etc etc.....

Stressing what has already been written here:

Mr Dean, you should back your words:

Who's your candidate?

If this race continues to end McCain will win. I'm not so sure he won't anyway. The Democratic party has truly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory...again.

I only read these articles for the comments. In the 10 years that I have been able to vote I have never done so because I couldn't agree with any of the candidates. This year the stances on the issues were right where I was looking at them but I leaned to Obama because of how his slight differences were closer to mine. And was sold on it when Hillary went with what I considered absurd tactics for people fighting on the same side of the fence.

Though it always surprises me how many people are willing to completely ditch their values and beliefs because their candidate didn't win. Regardless of how similar they are. Does everyone feel that if a candidate doesn't feel right on that they must sink the ship of a political party that for the most part feels the same??

Hey Superdelegates, what the heck are u waiting for????????? you heard enough debates, enough speeches, enough pools, enough primaries.... IF BY NOW U STILL DONT KNOW WHOM TO VOTE FOR, YOU DONT QUALIFY TO BE A SUPERDELEGATE!!!

The superdelegates need to know that some of us life-long Democrats will NOT vote for Obama under any circumstances!!

I'm appalled at Dean. He's supposed to safeguard democracy, isn't he? Is it democratic not to allow 10 more states to vote??? What's his hurry, really?? I don't buy it. And I'm not giving another cent to the Democratic Party until they allow MI and FL voters to COUNT as citizens of this country.

He sounds desperate and afraid. Oh, great.

What? I saw the interview, and Dean clearly said that he would need the decision by June......why does CNN put a spin on the news?? Now is APRIL -–JUNE is month and a half away!!

what is the rush?

To Howard Dean,

Stay out of it – let the process go to completion and let the people decide who the candidate should be. There will be ample time for "healing" and ultimately winning without unnatural intererference wnich will only serve to alienate party members further.

Thas's what I thought Democrary and the Democratic Party were all about.

Fire Dean!

With 10 states yet to vote, having the superidiots decide now will effectively be having them decide the candidate. I guess Democrats only want to count some of the votes, some of the time. By the way, a recount was done in 2000 and Gore lost. So get over it!

I am a registered Dem but I will never vote for Obama....he is a creep..and the more he is out in public the more he shows what he is really all about...He needs to step down..I would rather see McCain in there than him...and I am sick of seeing his face every few seconds on TV..come on enough is enough already

Interesting...Obama starts getting himself into trouble an now Dean want the Super Ds to make up their mind.....I live in Florida, what do you intend to do about our delegation? Obama doesnt seem to care about us

Wow, it is amazing how stubborn you Hillary supporters are. SHE CAN'T WIN!!!

I've never voted for a republican but will if Obama is nominated even if Clinton stumps for him. He is the least proven candidate for president in my adult lifetime and the most devisive force in America today.

I am from New York. I voted for Mrs Clinton as she is my senator.

I think superdelegates should come and vote for the one who is leading.

I think both Sen Clinton and Sen Obama are pretty much the same when it comes to issues.

I really do not understand politics in who can win the General Election. I think both of them are electable

I want to see a Democrat in White House. I think this bitter fight will lead to nowhere.

Thank you
Kayln

Your going to give this election to the Republicans, in what should have been a landslide for the Democrats. What a bunch of jerks, I'm switching to the GOP. I will not vote for Obama, he is such a spineless, all talk kind of person. God, I hope words are all we need to solve the problems we are facing. I think we will go into a great depression (again) if he is the next President. I will at least be able to say, "don't look at me, I wanted her." McCain at least, really loves this country, and has his whole life.

Good for you, Howard Dean, to finally move to unite the Democratic Party!

It's about time Mr. Dean. We need to get this party healed and started. The Super Delagates need to come out of the closet and end this thing! After last nights horribly moniterated debate, we Dems can't take anymore of this.

AND the band played ON! Sing Fat lady Sing!

Democrats '08

Superdelegates are not democratic, and if they don't vote in the direction that the general population has voted for (Obama), there will be hell to pay. We need to begin demolishing outdated and stupid political processes starting NOW.

That would be nice . . . but I'll believe it, when I see it!

Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! end this mess! the clintons have tried to divide this party long enough! now super delegates make the rigth choice! SEN. OBAMA will take us to another level,that we need so bad! we are one nation! and if she was change she would have never went negative!she is for herself! and does not begin to think about the poor and the joblesss,and the homeless! her family is set for LIFE!

hey Howard, you done lost your base, try again in 2012, your a looser and so is obama.
democrat voting republican in November.

You screwed this up all along and NOW you want people to decide. BOOO. Wait until it is over you moron

It's about freakin time he acted like a leader, and demanded an end to this long, long, movie that seems to be 1 hour too long. I am being honest, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of looking and listening to hillery. This thing needs to end soon before the faithful become unhopeful she needs to get out of the race, and take her stinking breathe and attitude with her.

Any democrat that votes for a republican because their ego is too big to accept that a majority didn't vote for their candidate should never be allowed to vote again. People like this are responsible for the bush administration having their glowing 8 years of taking this country apart piece by piece.

So to those of you that would vote republican, go have a beer, pretend that it's 8 years ago and your voting for bush because you wanna have a beer with him. Then forget to vote.. nobody will miss your lame reason for opting to sink the boat because it wasn't painted the color you wanted. Idiots.. people like you are what's wrong with this country.

The people have voted.

If there was a chance Clinton could win as a result of the remaining contests I would want her to stay in.

Unfortunately for her she can't win. If she wins by less than 20 points on Tuesday she has no chance of catching up.

Especially if she loses North Carolina, which she certainly will.

The race is over. She needs 3 touchdowns at the two minute warning in the 4th... she can't do it.

Howard Dean needs to make the necessary corrections to let all votes and delegates count and be seated at the convention. It is Howard Dean and his Democratic Committee Leaders who may have made all these changes to fix this party election!!!!

Howard Dean is more like Hitler with a DNC Dictatorship.

The DNC committee Leaders, by not allowing the votes and delegates to count, are facilitating a Bias election for Obama. Obama not standing for all the votes to be counted is agreeing with the DNC Dictatorship.

Obama made a choice not to be on the ballot in Michigan and the Michigan and Florida citizens Voted in National Primaries. All the votes need to be counted and all the delegates at the convention.

Hillary is the stronger candidate to lead in the larger states and win in the fall election against McCain.

Yes!!! Lets get this thing over with before the Clinton's ask for an extension of 6 more months of campaigning and to move the general election into next year. The time has come for the news media to concentrate on important issues, instead of "rag paper" journalism.

Ok Howard call the race and let the real campaign begin. The primary is like the minor leagues. The next phase is the majors and
Obama won't be able to take the heat from McCain. Who by the way promised to run a clean campaign on the issues. Oh I forgot your
candidates don't know the issues. What a shame.

Let the games begin and may the best American Patriot win.

During a teleconference with reporters on January 15, 2004, Dean claimed "no doctor is going to do an abortion on a live fetus. That doesn't happen. Doctors don't do that. If they do, they'll get their license pulled, as well they should.".

. If Howard Dean is this "DUMB" how in this world can he run this election. He needs to just shut the f- up, and let the people "VOTE.

CNN, i know won't post this,because they are obama's mouth piece.

Dear Dean,

You don't need a decision, you need and incision, in your head. Someone must have stolen your good senses. You should have done this a month ago.

Ashton

CHERYL, NOW WE LOVE YOU TO. IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU'VE COME OUT OF THE ABISS. BUT WILL YOUR GIRL HILLARY LISTEN, NO, BUT YOUR RIGHT IT'S TIME TO END THIS. THE TOP TEN REASONS HILLARY NEEDS TO DROP OUT. 10. AMERICAN AIRLINES HAS A 50% OF SALE ON TICKETS TO BOSINA. 9. IT'S 3AM AND MRS OBAMA NEEDS TO ANSWER THE PHONE. 8.CHELSEA IS TIRED OF ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT MONICA. 7. BILL RICHARDSON NEEDS TO SHAVE BEFORE OBAMA SAYS HE'S MY RUNNING MATE. 6.I NEED TO GO AND TAKE A GEORGE BUSH 5. I NEED TO GO AND FLUSH MY DICK CHANEY. 4. HAPPY HOUR IS STARTING. 3. HANNITY NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS THONG 2. WOLFSON NEEDS TO GET A LIFE. 1. YES YES YES YOU CAN.

the people on here that ask for OBAMA to step down are nothing short of delusional !

AGAIN: AHEAD IN-

Total delegates (about a 150 lead)
ELECTED delegates (as of today 96-94) (people actually HOLDING an office currently)
Contests... 30 – 14 (people, that's called a blowout)
POPULAR VOTE.. by approximately 700,000

(eyes rolling..... "and if you counted Fl and MI.. he would still be ahead in all of those categores... just by smaller margins)

THE ONLY CATEGORY HILLARY IS AHEAD IN IS SD's, and its closing RAPIDLY!!!

what LOGICAL person who was this far ahead in their case would quit?

remember.... I said LOGICAL....

Superdelegates...........vote for Hillary Clinton.

Here's some reasons why:

Obama badly insulted the people of Pennsylvania.......and to top it off, he 'made light of it, basically laughing in their faces. April 16 debates, when asked about it, he 'skipped around' answering it.

America does not a president who insults the people.

Also, it is evident that Clinton has more experience than Obama.

Please do not be fooled by Obama, and help our country.

Vote for Hillary Clinton.

Count Florida and Michigan now!

It is no longer a fight for democratic nominee but instead Clinton is preparing for 2012 bid.

She wants to 'fight' till Denver so that she has more time to speak negative about Obama so that his chance of losing in November can be increased.

Even if every super delegates publicly stated the candidate they support, Hillary Clinton would still not withdraw if she did not have the delegates she needed. She will continue in the race until the end hoping that Obama is found at a hotel with a Emporer's Club prostitute. She pounces on his comments about people "clingging to religion and gun ownership" and his choice of church and pastor. This would be called poltics if this happened back in Jan. but the race is nearly over and she can't admit it to herself that she's lost. Instead she "clings" to the hope that something Obama does/says will turn the tide to her. A poor choice of words is turned into some giant reflection of his values. It's her effort to change the nominee but it's not working. In fact the lastest poll shows John McCain ahead of Obama. Hillary- yes the nomination race was close but have the decency to stop jeopadizing the election of Obama in a desperate act to further your own self interest. You said last night you thought he could defeat John McCain. Obama has more votes that you, more delegates than you. You can't achieve the nomination so start the process of healing the party and let's begin the debate of McCain's 3rd Bush term vs real solutions instead of all the non issues you continue to attack Obama with.

It's about time dude!

Don't blame anyone but Hillary folks. She's the one throwing all the negative attacks; spliting the party.

Let them continue Howard, what will the "Young and the Restless" crowd do with their time once Hillary is sent packing back to New York?

Alright – both Obama and Hilliary have had slanted media coverage – now let's get on with the campaign business – It appears the 2004 campaign didn't teach us enough about deflection – we're bickering about gaffes, race, age, gender instead of policy – People don't let the Republican Rove machine do it again.

It's Hillary or nothing for me. No reason to vote for Obama or McCain–neither are worth voting for. I pray the superdelegates have the good judgement to put Hillary in.
I realize it is safer for the country if Obama is put in, as Hillary's supporters won't riot, (remember Watts?) but still, we need Hillary.

Hillary the smart choice. Don't waste your votes on Obama. Obama will not beat McCain.

comon...even I am tired now

Seriously I was hoping to see a woman President

I feel now I wont be able to see First woman as well as First Black if it goes like this.

I am intelligent enough to understand that choosing Clinton at this time makes no sense. Choose Obama and finish the race.

Bloody hell, you yanks are funny. Where has this one been hiding?

HRC supporters claim that ending it now will "prevent millions from having their vioices heard" (or some other melodramatic variation).

Its not that we want it to end now to prevent people from voting, its that we want it to end now because its already been decided that Obama is the nominee, and we need to prepare for the general election. There simply aren't enough votes left for Hillary to close the gap, and she can't win.

Primaries almost always end early, and they end when it is apparent that one person is far enough ahead where the other contenders can't catch up. That point in this nomination was reached a long time ago. Therefore, its time to end this thing.

I watched the debate last night and Hillary's whining makes me ill. I know Obama is trying to keep to the high road and stick to the issues but I am tired of her saying she is the only one who can beat John McCain. I wish Obama's campaign would point out to the public that if the demo nominee is Hillary, the Republicans will tear her apart. They will bring up Whitewater, The man who supposedly commited sucide in an apartment rented by Hillary. All Bill's flubs and much, much more. He doesn't have to go into this stuff but bring it to the publics attention when she starts her "I Can Beat McCain" c rap. The Republicans will have a field day with her. The Rev Wright controversy is nothing compared to the Clintons baggage. I don't think she could run for dogcatcher and win after the Republicans get through with her, and thats not bringing up her dishonesty.

Lets move to vote for honesty
Sharon
Illinois

Seriously, he decides to put a sense of urgency into people after he mucked up the FL and MI delegates. LOOK! If you want to punish the states, BE MY GUEST, BUT DON'T COME THROWING YOUR WEIGHT AROUND MR PRESIDENT OF THE DNC JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE AFRAID A WOMAN MAY THROW A KNOCK OUT PUNCH TO THE PRINCESS OBAMA.

I am a democrat if Hillary does not get the spot, then I will vote for McCain.

Lets go Superdelegates.

Can someone explain to me how MI and FL should be counted? This line of thinking is absolutely absurd.

First Obama wasn't even on the ballot in MI

Second the voters in both states knew that the primaries would NOT count. This means there are people who did not vote in the primary because they did not believe that it counted. You would be disenfranchising those folks if you count the votes.

These states are in a no win situation and unfortunately everyone agreed to this in the begining. To change it now is completely wrong and not appropriate.

I'm glad Dean is trying to bring closure to this primary. The primary continuing on is not being helpful to the Democrats. We can not afford to have another Republican in the WH in 2009. Hillary's tactics have become very bad for the party and we need to have a Democrat attacking a Republican not two Democrats attacking eachother.

I CAN'T STAND YOU HOWARD DEAN! LET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE VOTE – WHAT PART DON'T YOU GET!!?

i tell you what i am a grown man and if i was a superdelegate, howard dean or nobody else is going to tell me when to vote. remember deans run for the presidency i really can't believe he is even running the dnc. my train of thought believes if he doesn't sign my check or pay my rent.

I'm so glad we didn't elect him as president. He's another let-them-eat-cake George Bush. I don't allow my kids to fight, and I sure as hell would have reined Clinton and Obama in a long time ago. Oh hell, I would have just reined Clinton in; she's the one that doesn't have anything to lose.

Anyway, you Dean are not a good leader. I'll pray for the August Convention because I know it's going to be a blood bath.

Obama 08

this is so stupid and a mess. the DNC has really backed its self into a corner. the facts are:
1) obama is winning by the vote of the general public and
2) hilary is only leading by super delegates,
3) hilary cannot overtake obama by the vote of the general public,
4) hilary can win by the vote of the super delegates to over turn the vote of the general public.

what ever way you look at it HRC and her supporters want the DNC to over rule the vote of the people. for a party and a country that prides its self on democracy it seems rather elitist.

the only democratic path forward is for nomination to go on and for the super delegates to reflect the vote of the general public that they represent. of course this would mean HRC would lose the nomination but it is the only democratic solution. if hilary wants to drop out knowing that there is no possible way for her to win then that is her choice, again another part of a true democracy.

the DNC needs to get rid of the idea of super delegates.

Superdelegates vote now for Hillary. 08...................................

I just don't see Dean's "request" as somehow stopping folks from voting. The superdelegates get to vote too and most have already voted to date. Dean didn't say to stop upcoming elections. No rules state when the superdelegates should commit, and as head of the Party, Dean certainly has the right to make such a call (and superD can follow his lead or not). Anyone thinking that the party will be stronger if the remaining super delegates wait until the convention is kidding themselves.

I feel that Dean has done too little too late. The Democratic Party has lost credibility. McCain is headed into the general election now with a weakened Democratic opponent. Whatever the outcome of the Democratic nomination, neither Obama nor Hillary will have the full support of the Democratic Party. Howard Dean should have stopped the Clinton saber rattling after Obama had a lead of 100 pledged delegates. The superdelegates should not have played such an important role. Now, it appears that the longer race goes on, the more frustrated the public will become.
I support Senator Obama and would like to see some reconciliation go on between Senator Clinton and Obama. Obama is the nominee, and it is mathematically impossible to factor in a decisive win by Clinton. Let's stop wasting money now. Obama should be the nominee, but Hillary and BIll can campaign for Obama to undo the damage they have done and to bring their supporters back into the Democratic fold. I would vote for Clinton if she'd not used the Republican playbook. I just feel that she needs to emphasize the Democrats winning in the fall. Right now, it looks like a very sad day for the Democratic Party.

Tolerance is the single most important factor in democracy. People must accept when their favorite candidate loses and when a candidate they don't like wins. In this case, tolerance of democracy itself is being tested.

This primary should be allowed to run it's course naturally, the super delegates voting in their own time. They know the score and they'll vote when they want to.

Howard Dean should be concentrating on working out the Michigan & Florida primaries – the current situation where democracy has been canceled due to the screw ups of the party elite is INTOLERABLE!

Yes, Yes, and yes. Supperdelegates have themselve to blame after Hillary has destroyed the party.

It is very clear Hillary is campaigning Mccain style or Republican style of campaign and democrats don't want a big destraction.
Again Hillary focus on attacks not attacking on issues or ideas ,but on misspoke, little misstakes something she also catch on in a negative tone.
Hillary herself made more misstakes than Obama, but she won't let Obama's misstake to be a mare misstakes. She has used Obama misstakes as her line on campaign and she has more lies or fablication during this campaign than Obama.

It is sad if the supperdelegates failed to stop this kind of bitterness among these 2 candidates NOW. ITCLEAR HILLARY WILL NOT RECOVER TO BEAT OBAMA WHO IS AHEAD IN POPULIRITY COUNT, MORE VOTES AND MORE WINS.

let's do it dean,it time we settle down and stopb the negative campaign,OBAMA 08 dont let tha hillary supporters scare u with threat

I have a question foe Dean?

He said he will not change the rule in the middle of the game,so whats the rush?

WHO SET THE PRIMARY DATE IN THE FIRST PLACE?

dEAN STEP DOWN WITH OBAMA PLEASE.

Great now how about this Dean, really get the party started and come out and cast your vote leadership is best show by example, I could care less who you vote for but make a decision and let the chips fall where they may. I'm for Obama but will vote for Hillary if I had to choose between her or McCain but OBAMA is the real deal, he's taking all of her shots and he's hasn't lost a step; OBAMA 08.

What scares me is that so many of these comments are based on ignorance and obvious "headline" readings as opposed to actual research...
Do yourselves a favor and find out the truth about something before you make such comments...especially the Obama supporters – you sound so stupid! At least the Hillary supporters make some sense!

Go Democrats!!!!!!!!!!

let's do it dean,it time we settle down and stopb the negative campaign,OBAMA 08 dont let tha hillary supporters scare u with treat

Brain-dead again. Somewhere out there is a person named Al Gore, who, if nominated, would win the election, period. Meanwhile neither Obama nor Clinton has much chance anymore. But the party leaders apparently feel that Gore just isn't a member of their personal club...

(By the way, many years ago, political conventions OFTEN responded to deadlocks by choosing third candidates. But apparently they Just Don't Know How anymore.)

Dean is right!! Whats wrong with these super delegates. Don't they see their party is in self-destruct mode. Wake UP America!!!

Obama 08

To all Obama supporters:

Please tell us why we should vote for him. Please tell us about his legislative accomplishments. Please tell us how he goes across party lines to solve problems. Please tell us about his past. Please tell us about what bills he has been responsible for in Congress.

Real examples only.

50 supers moving tomorrow would do it. Make it happen.

if Hillary doesn't win the nomination there is no healing time for me McCain gets my vote immediatly no questions asked and I won't budge.

There have been races in the past that were not decided until further down the line.
I don't agree the Dean or anyone else should ask a candidate to back out.
For those who support Senator Obama, if your candidate is the one to win, he will.
I think that is is unfair to ask Senator Clinton to back down. What if the tables were reversed?
There is plenty of time between now and November. Let the candidates run.
Trying to force out a candidate may, in the end, hurt the Democratic party by turning votes to the Republican side.
Take into consideration ALL Democrats. Not just those who support Senator Obama.

As usual, the big wig "boys" in the Democrat party have to jump in just before a critical vote and try to influence the election again. Dean is the one who caused this mess to begin with and the rest of the Democrat party should have jumped in as soon as he said he was going to disenfranchise Michigan and Florida and let him know that is NOT what Democrats do, come up with another plan. We count EVERY VOTE and this decision is going to hurt the party. Of course, they did not and here we are. I am dissappointed by the party I have supported my entire voting life by the way they have handled this.

Where has Dean been, at a pizza party for the last month and a half? Now you want to "pretend" to have a spine. You don't, go crawl back in a corner and let the party implode. What a moron.

Yes, Mr. Dean! Hillary has done herself in as of last night's
"set up" ABC debate. Hillary is becoming one of the most
hated women in America. Go to ABC's News Online and click
politics. There are 17,000 comments about last night's debate
and 9 out of 10 are furious. Hannity, Stephanopolus, Gibson
must have gave her the old, wink wink, and told her it would
be "smooth sailing" for her. She was too comfortable. They flashed Chelsey all night. Stephanopolus was on Hannity's radio show the day before this so-called debate.

This election should just proceed. Too much panic to decide is not fair to either candidate. However, you don't hear the Hillary supporters asking Obama to quit. Only Obama supporters asking Hillary to quit. Why is that?

Hillary needs to keep on keeping on. Obama needs to beat her. She is not going to quit. All of this rhetoric about quitting is getting old. And most of it coming from males. Obama needs to beat her fair and square and he needs to quit whining that she won't quit to help him.

Obama can talk and that's a good trait in a world leader. But how old and tired is the campaign of "Change". What politician has not run on a platform of change? It's old, tired and unoriginal and he needs to get much more specific about what he would do to get my respect.

Hillary has spearheaded the much needed health care reform years before it was fashionable. She is ready with specfics about what she will do. She is the one that can solve problems from the start.

Dean is a terrible leader. The DNC leader should be someone who has already been somewhere of importance before. We don't need this lunatic who went insane running for the 2004 nomination.

That debate was absurd .
What is up with these moderators sure far from fair and a waste of time with such stupid questions that have been hashed and rehashed over and over .
Keep it up Hi-lie-ry look at the polls to see what people think about trusting you .
Enough Clintons /Bushes.

Since Hillary is for McCain this sounds sweet.
"McCain pres /Clinton v.p. "

Go Obama

IF HILLIARY STEALS THE NOMINATION I'M SURE THE REPUBLICANS WILL BRING UP THE FACT THAT SHE WORKED FOR A COMMUNIST LAW FIRM THAT DEFENDED HUEY NEWTON AND THE BLACK PANTHERS. BY THE WAY...I NOTICE HILLIARY DOESN'T WEAR THE FLAG PIN ON LAPEL...AND NEITHER COMMENTATORS ON THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT....ALL THE DIRT ON HILLIARY WILL COME OUT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION...WON'T HER SUPPORTERS BE SHOCKED...START READING THE HUFFINTON REPORT AND QUIT GETTING YOUR NEWS FROM FOX.

I am Hillary support I will not vote for Obama if you give it to him. He will not win a general election come Nov. and neither will most Hispanics atleast 65%, I don't care how much all you Obama supports cry cry cry and cry.

As Gore amd Kerry in past elections. DEAN and the candidates are
beginning to recite anti-GOP slogans. Experience shows that this
after a while becomes ineffective, after an additional while, counterprucent. It seems that the DEM do not learn from experience !!

Boer

The SuperDs will need to vote the will of the people! The will of the people are going for Obama! I cannot believe she's still throwing around the Wright issue, the bitter issue, etc., etc., etc.

Dean – you end the primaries now – I'd certainly become a McCain supporter.

Let the other states be heard. You cn't shut them down like you did Michigan and Florida. Obama failed miserably last night and Dean doesn't want his golden boy hurt anymore. This is America....Let the other states have their say.

Why are Hillary supporters so afraid of the SDs weighing in now? BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY WON'T CHOOSE HILLARY! It's over for Hillary and putting off the inevitable won't help.

I'm sick of your threats not to vote for Obama. Good riddance. Leave the party NOW and go work for McCain because Hillary WILL NOT BE THE NOMINEE!!

What hypocrisy about the debates. When the Center for Fairness in the Media released their study showing bias against Hillary it was greeted with silence. Where was the outrage? There was none, because it was just Hillary, and she is considered fair-game. Obama has to field tough questions (that the national media should have been asking months ago) and it's an "outrage". Let me describe something truly outrageous: The national media, cable news shows, Wall Street, Democratic Party leaders (Kennedy, Kerry, Pelosi, Brazile) Oprah and MoveOn.org using their combined resources to crush Hillary out of the race. That is truly outrageous. So much so that if Obama "wins" the nomination I will be voting for McCain. I use the term "wins" loosely.

wow! Thank you Mr. Dean for finally reading the handwriting on the wall... I can't for the life of me understand what the HECK took you so long. You can bet your YEEEEEEEEEEAAAHHAAAA that you will be looking for a new job after this is over.

Thanks for.. um.. getting a spine.

Agreed. Spineless superdelegates need to take a stand one way or another. No wonder nothing ever gets done in Congress.

Shut the hell up, Dean. Grow a spine, you idiot. You let that witch trash the party, what a moron.

People are finding it hard to believe that inspite of all the negative information surfacing about Obama, that the media continues to support him. Where are all these polls coming from, all the people that I have talked to do not, DO NOT!, want Obama. When Bush was running for president, there were so many negative facts that were telling people that he was not the one. Does everyone have blinders on when it comes to Obama??

Hillary for President, EB

You make them decide now and you will for sure make EVERY SINGLE ONE of Hillary's true supporters vote for McCain......I will be if Bo gets given the nomination....the count in my family and neightborhood is officially over 3000 voters YAY!

I'm a republican. I will vote for Obama. I will not vote for Clinton. I cannot vote for McCain because he's tied himself to the Bush policies. Bush lied to get us into a war that has killed over 4000 of our finest young people. I never thought I would vote for a democrat; but, I believe that Obama will at least tell us the truth and restore the constitution which Bush has trashed. (As someone who voted for Reagan, Bush Sr, and, unfortunately, Bush Jr–I can't believe how bitter I am about what George W. and Cheney have done to this country.)

I am glad that it was on ABC the Handwritting was on the wall race does matter. There is a outstanding man who has he credit to become the President you got blacks who wont stand up for him democrates who are scared to take a stand why are people not asking her to step down i know for sure if the shoe was on the other foot he would be gone by now. Al Gore, Dean, The scared Democrates stand up get her out before its too late.

Keep the mud flying Dems!!!

All you zealous Hillary and Obama supporters who say that you will vote for McCain if your fist choice is not on the Democratic ticket....you only will have yourselves to blame when Republicans appoint more conservative judges and Roe v. Wade is FINALLY overturned.....your silliness is so great all the Republicans are doing are LAUGHING at you all.

Obama folks! , McCain does not have a chance in H*** of beating him in an election and the Republicans know it. That is why they would rather run against Hillary. She is like a slinky, tell it this way – then that way and the Rep. will have a field day with her.

Pat in Canada

Noah – thanks for actually reporting the news. CNN, you dropped the ball again!

Jay Leno was right. He said he's for the GOP until they do something greedy, and then he's for the Dems until they do something stupid.

Well how stupid do you have to be Dean, to throw away the best chance this country has had in a long time to elect a Democrat. You waited too long, and I doubt if there's anything you can do now.

I'm an angry Democrat, and I say let the GOP have our country for another 4 years, we're too stupid to lead. Barack was your best chance, until you let Hillary dump on the party for one solid month. God help us, because McSame is smiling about how many more soldiers will take a trip to a few of his favorite places, all of them war zones. You Dems are idiots.

Biggest news flash of the Democratic campaign – Dean is taking a stand of some sort.

Superdelegates – make the right decision. The wrong one will actually hurt the country for the next four years, if enough people are motivated to turn out to vote Democratic. You know which candidate I'm talking about without me even mentioning her name.

Obama '08

howard..how bout you pick your candidate and maybe the rest will follow.

obama or clinton 08!!!!

I am for Obama but if he doesn't win I am voting for HIllary, McCain doesn't know anything about the economy and wants to keep us in Iraq for the next 100 years!!!

NOT until all the votes are counted, have you forgotten what an election is all about. Dean needs to step back and wait his turn if anything the superdelagates need to wait and see, instead of trying to stop the election. We are not republicans who steal elections we believe in the democratic process

Hi webmaster!

I don't know... In the beginning I would have voted for either Clinton or Obama.. But when Clinton went with the "kitchen sink" tactics. Then finding out about she "mis-spoke" about Bosnia, it really turned me off to her.

I know all politicians lie, but she is willing to do ANYTHING to try and win, even if it destroys the party... I can't even think of allowing myself to vote for her... Her type of campaigning is the reason why I haven't voted since Regan was in office... Just tired of the non-issue being a bigger issue than the real problems that face our nation.

Hey call me bitter and angry but that's how I feel... Maybe I'll go cleave to my gun or somethin'... =)

Why can't they make up their mind. It just seems like a thing that is not being done right. Why do we even have them. The people are the ones who's vote is suppost to count. How can superdels just appoint whoever THEY want. If we have to have them, then they should have to vote the WILL OF THE PEOPLE. I am beginning to think out votes REALLY DO NOT COUNT. So much for our DEMOCRACY. Washington Delegates win and the people lose?????

Democracyhypocrisy -

Salutations, "I salute you".

Dems seem to be a little different and with

soooo many personal agenda's. They tend to forget history plays

apart in everything because it is documented. Let's play – "Make up

the rules as we go along just because". We are Dem Nuts and can

change our minds anytime we want to.

Dean should be quiet and let the primaries continue. Why rush into a decision you might regret later?

Linda, if you vote for Obama, that means that you don't care about this country. For me, this country is more important than the party. If Hillary is not in, my vote will go to McCain.

Come on Mr. Dean, I think it's fascinating to see which of Hillary's split personalities will show up at any given moment. Let the race continue!

to the posters who keep bringing up Florida and Michigan, who say all votes should be counted...there were many in Michigan who were not given an opportunity to vote for their candidate because Obama was not on the ballot, and in florida, many who did not go out to vote because they were told it wouldn't count. counting the votes from those mistaken primaries would not be fair to those people. It is the DNC that does not want a revote, not Hillary or Obama. Truthfully, if they did revote, Hillary would probably win Florida, Obama Michigan...and both by small margins...we'd still be where we are now.

Unfortunately, in the mean time, the Democratic party is imploding because Hillary would rather rake Obama over the coals and ruin his reputation, handing McCain ammunition and possibly the Presidency, rather than give up the "power" she thinks she is entitled to. I dislike her more each day.

Mr. DNC please help this campaign race end soon. Stabilty is gone. Hillary has made sure of that with her negative attacks.

Dean should step down. Obama is a big flip-flop. Obama cannot unite people in this country. In fact, he just does the opposite.

Florida for Hillary.

If this ends before the rest of the states get their votes counted, how would that be any different from any other election when the nominee was selected long before ALL states have chimed in? Even in this primary, once Sen. McCain became the nominee, all voters in all other states there after won't get their voice in the election until November.... when it will matter the most.

The Superdelegates need to step up to the plate and put and end to the downward spiral of the Democtraic Pary.

He's about one month too late. He should have stopped this after Barack gave his speech. But it takes a spine, and he doesn't have one.

So try and salvage your stained party now, after Bill and Hillary, and the GOP have thrown their mud. Bill Clinton is just an ex-president, not God. Dean makes me sick.

HILLARY HAS MORE SUPER DELEGATES ALREADY PLEDGED!!!!

DUH!!!!!!

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!

THANK YOU, Chairman Dean!!!! My goodness, what refreshing words to read!!!!!! There is absolutely NO REASON any of the superdelegates should still be undecided at this point! They have the power to end this, so we can get on with the business of winning the Whitehouse back!!!!

I am leaning toward Obama, but Hillary should stay in the race only if she stops the negative "gotcha" politics immediately, and turn her campaign until a broad democratic attack on John McCain. If she is not willing to do that, the super delegates should end it. Numerically she can't win by the available votes, and the super delegates are not going to support her if she continues the negative campaigning.
Hillary supporters, your candidate said last night that winning the white house was the most important thing. OK, prove it. Stop the "if Hillary doesn't win I'm voting for McCain BS. If you can't honestly do that, understanding that Obama and Hillary are miles closer than McCain and anybody, then declare yourself as part of Rush Limbaugh's operation chaos and get it over with.
This country must change its direction. If you are so twisted not to believe that, then go to McCain now, and stop with your useless attempts to cause chaos fraudulently supporting a failed campaign.
The majority of Americans will support change with Obama, despite your divisive vile fear mongering rants.

Dean is absolutly right ... absolutly right....

The raeson for the trouble is not Obama or Hillary... We are in this bad situation because many superdelegates still did not make up their mind. NOT SURE WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR.. they heard enough speeches, enough TV debates, enough opinions and enough polls and polls of polls....Dean should give them ONE WEEK TO CAST THEIR VOTE OR RISK LOOSING THEIR SUPERDELEGATE VOTE.

I will not be a democrate any longer if Obama gets in. I will become an independent. I will also vote for McCain. I hope the Superdelegates are listening to what people are saying.

Florida and Michigan need to have their votes count.
Superdelegates should vote for who they feel will be the best President and who can beat John McCain.

They should definetly not be initimated by anyone telling them if Obama does not get the nomination there will be riots. This kind of scare tatic does not belong in our electoral system.

This campaign should go all the way to the end so everyones vote counts. It cannot stop before that happens – it is unconstitutional.
Or does no one care about that?????

Good for you Howard. We need to get this crap over with and let Obama go out and campaign against McCain. You hear that Hillary, GET OUT!
You can't win the nomination. It's over. Now, go back to New York with Bill so he can make more money.

HAHAHAHAHA, LOL! what a joke, the first chance America has to break down the walls of inequality by either democratic nominee, and the party cant get past which one gets to the base first... both hold the same values, their policy agendas are pretty much the same, there hidden agendas are fairly the same, they both embellish, and lie, stretch the truth, or misspeak, which ever definition of lie you need to help you get past the fact that its a lie.

I personally think Obama would be better, because he is standing on reducing the influence of lobby and pact organizations which really control Washington...

Get over it already folks, this is about legacy you give Clinton family a legacy as the first to have the first husband & wife team in the white house, and the first woman president, or you get the first black president, and possibly the first Woman or Hispanic VP...

But the policies are pretty much the same, pick one and lets close ranks on the battle and get ready for the war.

Come on super delegates, listening to the spin to let the process work itself out is a delay tactic that only damages both candidates, this is the time to show some leadership and do the right thing…..

HA HA HA !!!!!!!!

HILLARY SMOKED OBAMA LAST NIGHT!!!!!!

SHE HAS MORE LARGER CAHOONA'S!!!!!

If the positions were reversed The DNC would have called Obama to step aside a long time ago. They thought that Hillary would have swept it by Super Tuesday. They never never thought that Obama would ever be the front runner. Theynow have a hot potato in their pants and they cant get rid of it. The establishment did not want Obama as the leader, the DNC is in a fup position.

If this thing continues, and the nomination is ripped from Obama, then we must start looking for a third party.

All you who say vote Democratic even if the candidate is a racist, anti-American, anti-semetic,elitist liar, with ties to criminals,are crazy. What Democrat doesn't want health care for all Americans? I cannot see Obama as a Democrat anymore than I can see Lieberman as one. Dean and the rest are only truying to keep thier jobs, wake-up Democrats, don't stand for voters being disenfranchised by thier own party, No amount of time will change my opinion of Obama or the DNC.

Dean has been a tremendous failure and needs to resign immediately. The VOTERS must decide the nominee, not congress! How dare he, after months of inertia, get up now and demand action from anyone! RESIGN DEAN! FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DESERVE TO STAND! DON'T PUNISH THE VOTERS!

You are the reason Democrats are in this mess. Please go away and hide behind the delegates of FL and MI. I cannot beileve Democrats could not find a person with reasonable intelligence to be in charge.

Howard Dean is one of the best examples of why the deomcratic party is in such disarray. Patriotic supers are going to vote for who will best serve the democratic party. Dean should have thought about all this before he let Obama the empty suit get all this momentum. By disenfranchising Fla. and Mich. he cast his favor to Obama. Now we are seeing the many flaws in this guy and Dean wants everybody to hurry up because he's afraid that the more time goes by the more people are going get a view of this so called messiah. I think it needs to go to the floor. Obama needs to stop doing a soft-shoe show and come up with the goods before being given a shot at the White House. I really think that a lot of people are going to vote republican if the "minders" of the democratic party don't back off and let people make their own decision. It is absolutely the only chance the democrats have this time around. It is such a shame. We really do need a democratic leader.

Seat Florida and Michigan. In Michigan Obama splits the uncommitted votes with Edwards. Do this NOW.

... Why should the super delegates vote now, that is like telling the American citizens that your votes will not matter.

This man Howard Dean is a man in a panic...

Let all of the remaining states vote and have their opinion, then come the convention the super delegates should have their say but not before the rest of the states vote.

He first disenfranchised Florida and Michigan and now he is trying though the back door to disenfranchised the rest of the states due to vote

Since neither Clinton nor Obama will have the necessary delegates to get the nomination, then the super delegates will have to decide on the proper number of states each candidate won and the popular vote and then the most votes from the super delegates...

Why is this man in a panic... Take a valium Howard Dean you have already gone down in history as the worst president of DNC.

The super delegates BETTER WAIT until the few remaining state vote.

Don't blame Hillary for the DNC problems. The party is trying to force Hillary out. A lot of voters are going to leave the Democratic Party if that happens. We want the election to be based on all states voting. How can the delegates and the DNC expect loyal party members to roll over and not object. Hillary has been treated awful. Obama is just as harmful to the party. Rev. Wright and Ayers and Rezko are Obama's friends.....don't blame them on Hillary. The internet is full of articles that we read but the press fails to report. The DNC doesn't care about Hillary. If I were her, I would leave the party for the way she has been treated. She is by far the best candidate. HILLARY 08!

MCCAIN WILL BEAT OBAMA WITHOUT CLINTON ON THE TICKET
MCCAIN WILL BEAT CLINTON WITHOUT OBAMA ON THE TICKET/\.
OBAMA AND CLINTON ON THE SAME TICKET WILL BEAT MCCAIN
AND WHOEVER MCCAIN CHOOSES FOR RUNNING MATE, EXCEPT COLIN POWELL.

I am changing my original statement, I would not vote for McCain if they do this. I don't think I could ever do that, but I won't vote at all. I cannot in good concious vote for Obama. I know I've just changed what I said before, but if the politicians can change there mind every five minutes why can't I?

Thank you Howard Dean for your attempt to bring this thing to a close. We need to get rid of this polarizing figure called Hillary Clinton. I believe she really lost it when she had the audacity to say that John McCain was more prepared to be Commander in chief than Senator Obama. She may actually still be a Republican. She certainly has proven that she is a wolf in sheep's clothing, and can not be trusted. A revised and invigorating Democratic party without the Clintons is just fine by me.

HILLARY should win!!!!! Otherwise , its McCAIN!!!!!

HILLARY IS UNELECTABLE!

Howard Dean , This piece of slimie crap that he is, should go hide in the conner, and let my people vote

You sure do need and answer, because you are the reason the DNC is imploding. If you would just get a spine, the Clintons couldn't run all over you.

Grow a spine Dean, before August.

The States don't have the luxury of voting whenever they please neither should the Superdelegates. There should be a deadline...before June or this will truly be a mess. What the hell are the Superdelegates waiting on...the elections to finnish?

The bulk of our "super-delegates" are such cowards! Millions of Americans have publicly announced their support of one of the candidates. We give our money, we give our support, we give our hopes for a victory.

WE ARE IN THIS RACE; WE STAND STRONG BEHIND OUR CANDIDATE–WIN OR LOSE!

Yet, our "super-delegates" cower in the corner, waiting for the odds-makers to give them the name of the candidate with the best odds. How despicable! How typical!

Here's where Dean fails in his argument:

1. Trying to jerryrig a battle stlil being contested is unfair and undemocratic.
2. Thwarting the will of the electorate by not resolving Florida and Michigan is unfair and undemocratic.
3. Pressuring superdelegates on the eve of a primary and after a devastatingly bad debate performance by Obama is manipulative and obvious.

Perhaps they are doing their duty and looking to see who is the most electable candidate in the general election. That was the reason we have superdelegaes. They might want to see if either candidate has any more skeletons in the closet.

Every single poll shows that McCain beats obama hands down but he is neck and neck with Hillary. But the stupid dumb bunny democrats are still pushing obama.

Obama has not won one Democratic State (except caucus and we know how his campaign handlers got those). This means if you add the electoral votes in the states Hillary has won to the pittling electoral votes obama won, HIllary would whip obama's butt. All those so called states had hardly any electoral votes. And the only reason he won some of them was the black vote. Remember. He won the Democratic vote in a Republican state. Iowa, oh heck yeah, it has voted republican in 75 years. And how about those republican southern states.

It seems the Democrats always, always, shoot themselves in the butt and snatch defeat from victory with their stupid decisions.

They better re-evaluate the fact that obama only has a sort of rock star position and the real Democrats, the ones who vote....in the long run...won't vote for him.

Yeah really! Nominate someone already so Granda pa McCain could be challenged.

Its about time the DNC do something. This is a travesty. I will not give them anymore money until it is decided.

Mr./Dr. Howard Dean,back off.Having messed with Florida and Michigan; You now want to dictate the superdelegates on how to vote now! What a mess you have inflicted in the Democratic party.

Mr. Dean,
Your handling of this Dem. race is as dramatic as your last run for the President. You are obviously a powerful man who is overseeing the matters and the way people are being divided is really deplorable in the Dem. Party. I don't know whether two are in the same party or one is the spy from the other party. I sincerely hope that you take a measured but firm step toward moving forward and being united. Otherwise, your party will stand no chance of winning next 50 years.

I am a lifelong African American Democrat, but if the Dems don't give Hillary a fair shake by counting her votes in Michigan and Florida as well as cutting her to pieces in the press every time she opens her mouth, I'll be home on election day. Let the best person WIN, not shoved down our throats by maneuvering and manipulating with this caucus nonsense and other trickery! didn't we learn anything the last time around about hijacked elections. When Karl Rove gets done with Obama, McCain WILL in the White House. Go Hillary!

If Dean hadn't shut out the Fl and MI voters with his ego overriding common sence we would be closer to a canidate we need Clinton in there and so boot Dean out and lets get on with the process. What is wrong is Dean afraid that if it goes on a women will be President something he didn't get to be. I won't vote for Obama as I don't feel he is able to run the country. So shut up Dean and let the people decide not a few party members. Or I will swing to independent.

How did this guy get to be Dem Party Chairman? Could there have been a worse choice? Did we not see that he was a nut case when he went berserk during his own ill-fated campaign? I am beginning to think Democrats have some pretty twisted ideas about leadership. Case in point: this mad love affair with Barack Obama. That defies reason, too. Who's next-one of those professional hot dog eaters? And by the way, Aliou Salam, the majority of Americans will not vote for Obama. He is not electable. Sorry, but that myth is busted.

Oh!!! He finally gets a clue!!! Duh!

Hillary just picked up an huge endorsement by the Constructions Workers' Union yesterday. How come CNN hasn't put it on the ticker? Instead, they put Obama's Bruce Springsteen's endorsement. What a shame!

Hmmm... can you say "soviet style party boss"?

Oh put a sock in it Howie...

Sounds like Howard Dean is a little embarrased by his proteges performance in the debate last night.

Oh put a sock in it Howie...

Let the people "VOTE" what the hell is Obama scared of, He may not win.

Dean needs to be pushed out of his post at the DNC, he is the worst. The reality is that he is in the tank for Obama – he has twisted the race to avoid having to count FL & MI and now he is getting nervous that his chosen one is starting to falter. I am so sick of him.

I agree a descision has to be made. The superdelegates do not have to wait until the primaries they have their own vote to cast. I am sick of this petty mudslinging in the democratic contest.

The Clintons were 20% or better ahead for months and months. Then they thought all they had to do was win the big states so they relaxed. Now they are in a fight for their lives – she wants a chance to redo her heatlh care plan and he wants a chance to redeem himself.

The superdelegates went with her early on. But have slowly trickled in during the Obama surge. She definitely has more experience than Obama (she has 14 years on him). She was First Lady so she has the inside view.

Because the contest is so close superdelegates are waiting to see if something unexpected happens. Now being this close to the PA election and knowing that this could be the turning point, there will be superdelegates making their decision known. I think they wanted to give the Clintons a chance to see how far they could go in PA.

I think people are getting tired of this long election, but the pundits love it. The polls show McCain improving in overall points. But he isn't running against anyone and the polls will definitely change soon.

Maybe you need to give them the infamous "Howard Dean scream" Howie! That might get them to make up their mind...

This is funny. He's calling on super delegates to do his job. Let's face it Mr. Dean if you had a resolution to Florida and Michigan we wouldn't be having this debate because after PA Hillary would be ahead.

Instead of being fair to the people of Michigan and Florida you're concerned about being fair to Obama who is doing everything to avoid those votes from counting. If this thing goes to June 3 and Hillary continues to pick up ground Obama will claim victory because you've refused to award delegates to Florida and Michigan and Hillary will claim victory because she'd be the winner if those votes counted. What a mess it will be.

So instead of making some hard decisions on your end Mr. Dean you're here urging super delegates to commit to close this thing down without giving every state their voice and without deciding what happens in Florida and Michigan. What a disgrace to democracy.

However, have no fear Hillary supporters because I know she won't quit until every vote is counted. She's a fighter and that's why she should be our next President in my opinion. Inspiration won't get results, only hard work will do that. Go Hillary!

Dem Nuts,
Can you? Finish a? Sentence?

Quit trying to analyze us democrats. Most of us are sensible and will vote for whichever dem is on the ballot.

So, you can tell your boy Limbaugh that his "Operation Chaos" is just plain lame...

Ha Ha at these people's comments

So if your candidate doesnt win, you will vote on the total opposite side of your views

I mean, if Sen. Obama doesnt win, i dunno if i will vote for Hillary but i KNOW i WONT vote for McSane

I WILL VOTE FOR HILLARY IF NOT – I WON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA I WILL GIVE MY VOTE TO McCAIN

COMMONSENSE

Thank you! Its about time, too.

Howard Dean, it is about time you stepped up to LEAD.

I usually vote Republican but I'm voting for Obama this year. If Clinton were to get the nomination, then I'm back to voting Republican.

I'd cross over for Obama, but no way in h*ll would I vote for Clinton. I've got my limits!

Do yourself a favor Linda. Vote republican and save a life!!!!!!

Mr. Dean, if Barack Obama was behind in delegate, runnings all the negative campaign, lying, deceiving the people, and many other unethical things, he would have been gone long ago. Since nothing has been done about this mater this pose a great question about the Superdelegates creditability. Senator Obama has shown himself to be the strongest and best candidate. The American people do not need a liar and drunk for a President.

Why are you Clinton Fans so scared?? He just asked for them to decide NOW! He didn't say Decide for Obama! This is what you have been waiting for. Hillary has just as good a chance to get the SD Nods as Barack Does. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Unless you really don't think she is going to pulll it off.

You people sweat fear so much. You Panic on this board everytime ANYTHING is suggested that is fair. Can't blame you though Fair is NOT in Hillarys or your minds.

ALL morning you have been screaming how Obama is DONE so what are you afraid of?? This could be your big chance.

C'mon Hillary people ...tell us.

I agree, finish this mess already. I hope they choose Obama because another Clinton presidency will lead to civil war and revolution. Hillary is evil and whoever supports her are no better themselves.

If however, Hillary does win the nomination I shall vote for McCain not to spite the democratic party, but he'll be the lesser of two evils.

Obama 2008

What a joke you are Dean. To think I actually felt sorry for you after the dirty tricks for Kerry. Spineless wonder, do you really believe that the things that have been done ,can be glossed over in a few months. My feeling about Obama won't change even if Hillary tells me to support him. You really look at Americans as if they are sheep, or maybe lemmings. Maybe the dirt about Obama is getting out and you've got to stop the campaign before he gets totally swallowed up in it.

Go ahead, Democrats, make your nomination Obama and we will see and hear Wright's comments from now until a President is elected. And it won't be Obama. Throw in the comments his wife made, and his shady Rezko dealings and this will get ugly. He'll be swift-boated worst than Kerry.

But you've put Obama so high up on a pedestal you only see the sunshine when you look up at him. That clinking noise is the Republicans digging around in the shadows.

Yes, I am interested to hear who Pelosi and Dean is voting for. hehe

Here is where I stand. We MUST get Obama's nomination legitimate, and I find it very, very disgusting that the Clinton campaign just keeps rolling along. . .costing millions of dollars and lots of time. . .when the Democratic party must move ahead.

We have a GREAT candidate in Barrack Obama, and the longer Hillary Clinton stays in this ridiculous campaign we are losing ground to the Republicans who think our party is a big joke. Hillary and Bill have disenfranchised many voters but their inability to acknowledge that Americans (for the most part) don't want them in office again.

Come on Dean, make a decision. If Senator Obama somehow loses the nomination because of party politics, there are many within our party (including me) who will either vote Republican or not vote at all. A sad prospect!!

This political system is ridiculous!
Dean, you should be fired! All of AMERICA'S votes should be counted. It is hogwash if you think that we are going to be united as democrats. OBAMA=Old Washington too...(he seems to be more like an old politician everyday. His smirky comments are getting on my nerves. What a hypocrite! I regret voying for Kerry too. This young democrat is voting for McCain if OBAMA becomes the nominee.

If Dean does not want a split party that cannot be reunited, he had better let all the states vote. He better figure out a way to seat Florida and MI and count there votes. For those of us that are solidly behind our choice for president, he does not want to make us feel that we have been shafted by the Democratic party. Bad news for him is he does.

Hillary brought this on herself. No smart Democrat wants to continue seeing her beat down the likely Democratic nominee. That only helps the neoconservatives. Dean did the right thing.

Come on people...
We're all on the same team.
How could you support Clinton then change to McBush if she doesnt get the nod???
If Clinton gets it why would an Obama supporter vote for a man who is the polar opposite of everything Obama stands for??
The differences of Republicans and Democrats are sooooo much more important than pride!!
We MUST come together to get the last 8 years behind us!
It should not matter one bit who the Democrat nominee is, as long as we can get back control of our country!

GET AMERICA BACK!!!
OBAMA OR CLINTON 08!!

DEAN SHOULD SHUT UP!! ALWAYS SOOOO NOISE !!!
HE MUST STOP – SO HYPPER

IF OBAMA IS THE DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE – WELL McCAIN WILL BE THE WINNER!!
KARL ROVES WANTS OBAMA, HE HAS HIS REASON.

Dean won't allow the votes of Michigan and Florida NOW he wants to take away the voting power of other citizens in other states. I guess this party should not be called Democratic, because it sure doesn't stand for democracy. No wonder voters go to the Republican side.

Waiting until the primaries are over is the only fair way. Are the people voting for the candidate of the party or are the "super delegates"? I support the ones who are waiting until the people have spoken. We need another system to choose a candidate. Too often the popular vote is NOT the one picking the winner–remember Bush/Gore?

This is about a month late, but it is about time Dean stepped in and did something about this. Crap or get off the crapper, folks. What else do you need to see?

Super D's: End this nightmare! VOTE OBAMA NOW.

I need a decision 'now' .

Dean & The Obama What Is Your Problem ?
You have already disenfranchished , Michigan and Florida . Now You Want the Super Delegates to Chose a Canidate Now . Let The People Vote !!!!

Hillary 08"

Calm down Mr. Dean, at least wait until the primaries are over

Suckers! You all buy into this article just like CNN wants. Everyone seems to want to point a finger at someone. This reason or that reason is why my candidate lost. Ultimately a candidate will win because the democratic system works. People vote, and at the end one candidate will have more delegates and will then be appointed the nominee. Be it because when all votes are counted there is a clear winner, or one candidate is left due to the fact that all others drop out of the race knowing they cannot win enough delegates to be appointed the nominee.

WITH OBAMA DEMOCRAT SUCKS. GO McCAIN!

in other words,he wants you to step down ,now,hillary,while you still have a chance to retain some dignity,and remain a so-called 'democrat'.

The superdelegates should vote now!!! Obama 08!!!

I much prefer Obama, but will definitely vote for Clinton if she is the nominee. Please, fellow Democrats, don't vote Republican if your candidate is not the nominee.

A vote for McCain is a vote against a woman's right to choose and could very well result in Roe v. Wade being overturned by conservative appointments to the Supreme Court.

GCG in Austin stated "You hear a whole lot of people in these final states claiming that they're excited that their vote really means something, as in the past it just hasn't meant much anymore. Given that, I don't expect there to be any sort of "blowback" of angst by the remaining states and territories because it won't be any different than in other years."

I disagree. We have been waiting for the opportunity to have our votes mean something. I for one am becoming more and more disillusioned with the democratic party and all the calls to end the election. I am voting for the candidate of my choice on May 20 or in November.

He speaks up as the head of your DNC??? You disrespect his

official position?? And you blog as if you are qualified to do his job??

Nice! Let me understand this – her supporter's can no longer defend '

her….they don't personally like Obama because he's not ??……

so they are going to vote for McCain in Nov because? Let me guess?

He's??? …. Amazing!!! This is insane…. Rush Limbaugh may be

alot of ugly things… but he is right about the Dem party – You folks

have issues and you really can't get along.. All of you are as bad as

the media, but you do it for free.. Agressive bunch, "both old and

young"..

I voted for Mondale/Ferrarro in 1984;
Dukakis/Bentsen in 1988; Clinton/Gore in 1992 & 1996;
Gore/Joe (gag skumbag)Lieberman in 2000...I demanded that the Florida votes be recounted or redone..(we see what happened);
Kerry (triple gag skumbag)/ Edwards in 2004...held my nose to Kerry;
(my first choice was Howard Dean)
In 2008, I will not allow the democrats to stop the primary until all states have voted; I am disgusted at Howard Dean for not allowing the votes in FL and MI to be counted (foreget the delegates but let the votes be inclued.) If we get to the end of the primaries and it's still a squeaker, and anyone in the democrat party screams that someone should bow out, or that FL and MI votes are still being ignored...I AM DONE WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. I will not vote for McCain. If we have LOU DOBBS run as an independent, or someone very much like him (white, black ,male, female-does'nt matter) They will get my vote. Otherwise, I leave that part of the ballot blank.

Hey Mr. Dean,

First and foremost count and certify the votes in Michigan and Florida. Florida and Michigan should be accounted for.

Superdelegates vote your conscience: Vote for experience – HILLARY

I rather vote Mccain then wake up in h_ll with Obama holding the fork.

Hillary 08

Hows bout you decide on Michigan, and Florida first. The chanting is going to be from them "steal my voice lose my vote". Stop allowing the Obama lawyers from halting the decision. The Obama Bush it bears a bitter fruit.

That ok Dean Do YOUR JOB and IGNORE all of this crybabies whineing about " I will vote for McCain of my goddess Hillary loses) We AND Hillary OR Obama doesn't want them Hillary even said so HERSELF. These people are deranged and don't even listen to their own chosen QUEEN! Let them all go to McSame he will Still Lose anyway.

We know it is just code for Racism anyway

'bout time......We need to prepare for the GE.

Unless you want rioting in the streets Supers, do not overturn the candidate with the most pledged delegates....

I AM AN OBAMA SUPPORTER AND I WILL VOTE FOR HILLARY IF SHE BECOMES THE NOMINEE. WE CANNOT HAVE ANOTHER BUSH IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Democrats Unite!

Yay Tanya and Margaret! Right on!

I'm an Obama supporter, but as much as I distrust Hillary, McCain is 1000 times worse. He will do nothing about the Iraq War or the economy.

Any Democrat who votes for McCain is basically approving of the war in Iraq. If McCain wins the war will be *your* fault, not Bush's.

Please do your patriotic duty and vote Democratic in 2008, no matter who the nominee is.

Now that is what I'm talking about!

Yes, it is time for 300 plus superdelegates to get-off-the-fence and stop the nonsense! Show some leadership! Help get this country back on track and stop holding the process "hostage!"

Make the decision NOW!!!

Tyrone Brown
Seattle, WA

Well, look who finally grew a pair! 'Bout time ...

This is true. The dean need to tell Clinton to get out of the race. She is putting us in a bad position for Mccain. It time for this to end NOW. She need to see she can't win. It's not part of GOD's Plan.

Calm Down HOWARD you screaming idiot!
For the past 15 months you've stated through your silent, not so silent rhetoric to " let Americans vote"
Now that Sen Clinton received GOOD PRESS (finally!!) from last night's debate...Howard Wants the Super D's to get in lock step for OBAMA. NOT SO FAST , Slick Howard!! Ten more primaries AND the COUNTING of all popular votes from AMERICANS in FLORIDA and MICHIGAN PLEASE!!!

I think this is just silly. Why not let the other states vote first and then they can make up their minds. I am a Canadian and I can not believe the bias in this election. Why in world Hillary Clinton want to keep taking this crap is beyond me. She should just throw them all under the bus and let them reap what they sow. Clinton is to good for the democratic party. Obama is nothing but a cry baby and if that is what you people want for your President, Good Luck. I hope the superdelegates have some back bone. But from what I have seen on television I doubt it. Why is everyone so afraid of offending Obama and the african americans. I am not a prejudiced person I believe we are all equal but this election has sure opened my eyes. Clinton is muzzled because of this.

Yeah well folks in hell want ice water and they won't be getting that either. How dare you change the rules after the game has started. Wasn't that your mantra to FL and MI? Now you're cutting out the remaining states. What arrogance!
This is the same thuggish behavior used on Hillary supporters in those caucuses and on black voters supporting Hillary. You can shove him down our throats but you can't make us vote for him.

Howard is as good a DNC lead as he was a Dem candidate... maybe this guy should go back to being a Doctor?

You want to know NOW?? Or what... you'll scream??

Howard – you're a joke and much of the cause for the problems within the DNC. Nice job on Florida/ Michigan, Howie.

Finally!! Yeah, step up to the plate Mr. Dean! I mean...any one of us can have a hands-off approach to this train wreck! You need to do YOUR JOB to wrap up this primary season! It has gone on for toooooo long and it is only serving to hurt our party!!!

DEMOCRATS UNITE!

Hillary, give it up sister!

OBAMA '08

If Obama wins fairly, I would vote for him in November. However, because the media has been treated Hillary so unfairly, if Obama wins, he will be considered cheating.

Independent don't vote Republican just because the Democrats are divided, Do it for our country. We cannot afford the liberal programs and the obstructionist views of the Democrats to prevail in Congress.

The only one that cares for all the people and has shown his willingness to give up his life for his country is John MCain.

There is no other option for Freedom loving Americans.

We the people NEED a dicision NOW!

That's right Dean, you don't want to tell anyone when to end their run so you have put the task tot he super dels to do it for you. Get a backbone and do your job and let the party decide when it's ready. Shame on you.

This is a good indication of the thinogs to come, not just in the Demcratic nomination campaign but also in the pending general election. A call to order, Howard has spoken and rank and file will follow.

Let's stop stumbling and fumbaling about the situation. Sen. Clinton has fought a good fight and she has proven herself to be a very good warrior.

Hoever, The true champion and winner is Obama. Democrates, independents, and well meaning Republicans heed the call of Dean. Let us move forward to the general election and let us march to change for the better.

Please, God, Obama in 08!

JANE, PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE WHY WE MAY END UP WITH McBUSH.
GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

superdelevates need to come out now, before she looses it for us all!!!!

i am pro-Obama. I want him to win. If he does not, i will vote for Hillary, they are both great candidates.

ANY ONE WHO DOES NOT VOTE FOR EITHER BARACK OR HILLARY IN THE GENERAL ELECTION- IS NOT A TRUE DEMOCRAT AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED...GROW UP! WAKE UP!

Don't buy into this false argument pushed by the Obama-kiddies that this is hurting the party. Mccain is on the sidelines while all the press is about the Democrats and their ideas. Don't let Obama's fear mongers think for you!

THIS MAKES US STRONGER NOT WEAKER!!!

Hill '08

But Jimmy, Karl Rove might be doing time before long.

The superdelegates should wait until all primaries are over. What is the rush Mr. Dean? How about counting the votes in Florida and Michigan first. That is what you should be concentrating on. Then and only then will I contribute to the DNC. If the superdelegates wish to make a decision, they should keep quiet about it until all contests are complete. I believe Hillary Clinton will win Pennsylvania and Indiana and possibly others. She is the strongest candidate and I am absolutely convinced that she will be our nominee, especially after listening to the debate last night. She was fantastic!!! Of course, Senator Obama was stumbling and stuttering quite a bit. He is not presidential material. As usual, his arrogance was present. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will never vote for a clinton any more. husband lies lie wife and whife lies like daughter. Why didn't she say something when mother was telling a tall tale about both of them in Bosnia sniper?

I am glad Dean , that you are putting an end to all of this

Give me a break. This is yet another effort to force Hillary out of the race, despite the fact that several primaries have not yet taken place.

If Dean wants to do something useful, he should resolve the Florida and Michigan disenfranchisements.

Remember, if she does not win the nomination–and she will not–HRC's second option is for McCain to beat Obama so she can run in 2012. She will not quit until she has wrecked Obama's campaign.

i totally agree, jimmy. rove is a dangerous, morally bankrupt, anti-democracy beast. we all know he didnt just retire and hang up his gloves, this beast is scheming all kinds of filth and nastiness. you can just tell by looking at his fat, bald, pasty self that rove is a very miserable and bitter human living a bitter life in is bitter little heart and dead soul!!!

he is an EXTREME danger to this country and belongs behind bars!

Deans right! Lets get this show on the road.

Superdelegates – I'm an ex-Republican who is voting for Obama. Please make my decision worthwhile. I would NOT vote for Clinton if she's the nominee.

Antoine in TX from Chicago wrote April 17th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

"Yeah take control now. we need a front runner so we can focus and get everyone together. I'm for Obama…but we must come together as a people. otherwise US will continue sinking. All this pointing finger crap needs to stop."

You are absolutely right. We are in a recession, make no mistake about it. UNITED we could come out of this black hole, DEVIDED we are sure to sink further.

Please mr. Dean you have a dog in this fight, it's time for ou to go. We need a chairman who will be neutral who will not be influence by Sorros. Just go away ASAP. eeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally! We do need to end this now.... All this mudslinging and now debacle debates are destroying the party.. I would like to know weather I will be voting or not..

Obama 08

After last nights debates Dean is right. The super delegates need to make up their minds now. Because we are headed for a disaster if we
keep this thing going on much longer. Obama and Clinton hate each other more and more every day and refuse to select each other as VP. We need to stop the bleeding now and come together!

You people are reacting to a misleading headline. What dean actaully said was superdeelgates should make their decision after the last votes are cast in June. They should vote for who they want. Thats the rules. He also said Clinton being in the race was good. This story is not correct and it bothers me greatly and proves that there is a real problem with our media, and its not ABC who actually asked some tough questions last night.

This headline is part of the problem.

Bring back Al Gore!

I am a lifelong IL resident as well as a Democrat but I am south of Springfield which the Chicago politicians dont even acknowledge. I as well as many others I have spoken to would not support Obama as the nominee. For the first time in my life I will be voting Republican if Obama is the nominee. I would rather take my chance with 4 more years of McSame.

Hillary 08

I live in Oregon and we vote May 20. Why set the primary up this way if you aren't going to allow all the votes?

I have always been a democrat, but this election shows me that party leadership is a mess.

Good job Dean,

McCain has the floor for himself while Dems are doing his job for him. We the people in all of this are completely lost.

I am angry, frustrated, and soooo not enjoying what clinton is doing to our party's candidate. Now Obama can take the fight to Mc cain on issues I care for.

Good job.

Its about time.....the more I see of that HRC woman the more I want to puke......We have had enough! Hillary is in denial and needs to get out of that river and go back to whereever she is from.

Zach
Seattle

PS That woman cannot answer a simple yes or no answer. I am fed up with the likes of her

Stay out of it Dean, you've screwed the party enough. I'm changing parties after the primary. Let the people speak. Go Hillary or McCain, never Obama

My decision is CLINTON!!

CLINTON!!!

CLINTON!!!

Hillary deserves the Florida and Michigan votes. Obama has Florida votes but needs to split the uncommitted Michigan votes with Edwards. If this does not happen I may vote Republican because this primary is that close.

Dean has already alienated Florida and Michigan voters ... does he want to add even more states to the list of those who are going to be unfavorable to the Democratic candidate? And, how many Clinton voters does he think his candidate will get if he calls this early? I would say few if any. Let the Primary Season end the way it is supposed to ... in June!!

jimmy – and you somehow think the Republicans will go easier on Clinton? GET REAL. Clinton has much more going against her than Obama does.

I am going to put out a challenge here!

For all Sen. Clinton's supporters, tell us why you want her to be the democratic nominee. However the rule is we do not want to hear about your opinion of Sen. Obama, remember rules are rules, just tell us why you are so committed to voting Sen. Clinton into the white House.

I guess no one told Hillary about being fair. She just needs more time to keep attacking Mr. Obama. That is all she does non stop and when he defends himself by her standards he is the negative one. Enough already and lets get this nomination over with.

Time for Obama to step aside. He is unelectable and last night's debate only solidifiies that argument. He couldn't take the light punching he got last night and started to whine about it not being fair. What would he tell McCain and the Repubican attack machine: Oh, come on guys, play nice. I'm Obama. People think I'm cool. Please don't be mean." (sniff, sniff). If Obama and his supporters can't take the heat, then he should go home and crawl under his bed. Obama should step aside for the good of the party so Hillary can focus on defeating both the Republican attack machine and McCain in November. She is the smartest, most electable candidate. Hillary 2008.

Why should they make up their minds now? Aren't there some states who haven't voted? Neither candidate can gain a majority to win, but why not let the process play out. Why have super delegates at all?
If the democrats wanted a candidate they would not have supported a process that allows this to play out.

GO HILLARY!

Actually CNN, Dean also said, he respected that all the votes be counted in this interview today. Obama did a fine job of shutting the voters in two states up that are going to shut him out in November. So if all the Obama sheep want to continue to wrap this up, you may as well start putting your true signs out, for McCain, because this is what Obama's winning strategy has been about, republicans pretending to support Obama to get Clinton out, and then smash Obama like a cockroach in the end. Must say he is very deserving of it too. Arrogant slick Jay-Jay.

aliou,
I don't think anyone worried that you were an "SD."

Well, gee, now I'll bet all of those pesky super-delegates just snap to attention and cast their votes!

Why didn't someone just do this before?

Thanks for finally starting your job as Chairman of the DNC. Where have you been all these months?

Howard Dean needs to let everyone in this country. Obviously Florida and Michigan do not count in Deans mind. They will in November though and maybe not the way Dean wants them to.
I can see why Dean wants super delegates to vote ASAP after the Philly debate. Barack Obama looked incredibly inept.
Hillary Clinton 2008!

If the Democratic Party doesn't back off and let democracy run its proper course, they are going to lose a huge share of voters - myself included. I am aware that there are many that would like to see Obama as the nominee. However, there are also nearly as many - despite what the media would like to report - that would like to see Clinton as the nominee. This is a VERY close race, and voters need an opportunity to weigh in. The DNC has already agreed to discount Michigan and Florida. This sort of divisiveness has just got to stop, or else a Democrat doesn't stand a chance of being elected as President.

And if Dean and his other so-called "progressive pals" think that forcing Clinton out of the race prematurely will somehow magically stop any vetting of Obama going forward, they are wrong. It's going to end up costing all of us. So stop it!

I

When did we start counting each and every vote. Normally, the game was over before it gets to all these states. That is "American democracy". Now you want to change the rules just because HRC is behind? I agree it is a messed up system but you can't change it now. Both nominees had their own strategy in relation to the “rules”. They should have made it clear before the game started ( by the ways they did until HRC started crying about it) …now it is too late, let the game going …she needs to get out and plan on plan B. She was ok with it since she believed she “own” the title. Too late now!!!
Now, you democrats stay behind Obama who is your nominee. Just a 2 cents advice from an independent voter!

the media got this one wrong. That debate was a mess! God bless us all. Obama"08"

Totally agree – the debate last nite was the straw that broke the camel's back and yes if I have to I will swallow hard and vote for Hillary.

Clinton is ruining the party. This primary should come to an end.

Howard Dean needs to let everyone in this country. Obviously Florida and Michigan do not count in Deans mind. They will in November though and maybe not the way Dean wants them to.
I can see why Dean wants super delegates to vote ASAP after the Philly debate. Barack Obama looked incredibly inept.
Hillary Clinton 2008!

Howard shut up and wait till Denver. That is the process so stop bellyaching about the campaign. Several States have not voted yet.
Let their votes count. Otherwise your party will pay for taking their votes away from them. Just like you did Fla and Mi.

This is exactly why I left the party. These hold-outs know who they are for but do not have the necessary skills to excersise the extraordinary privileges extended to them.

Whether it be for political gains or just plain ego, the democrats continually ignore their own principles of supossedly standing for "The People".

Just about any person of average intelligence who has been paying attention to the campaign can tell you who has the momentum, trust and financial backing to run in the general election.

Sounds like more Obama influence – he killed two states votes already, why not just take over. He will do anything to win. I will not vote for Obama – I do not trust him because of what he has done.

Let's send Obama packing.

He will never be elected.

Hillary '08 & '12

whah I'm a hillary fan and even though I've been all over the internet complaining about Obama fans complaining about that terrible debate last night (It really was terrible, but hillary sucked less than Obama so I'm all for it) I reserve the right to whine about Superdelegats choosing Obama and Dean asking them to step it up already. whah whah whah

It DOES need to end! It is destroying the Democratic party. I support Obama, but with a joint ticket, we could all win. Hillary has no chance of catching Obama at this point, mathematically. Put them both on the ticket, seat Florida and Michigan at the convention and let's take on McCain! Enough of silly season and beating one another to a pulp.

You Obama people are SO fake. Oh, for the good of the party, we need to select somebody now. If this lengthy process wasn't acceptable, why did the party set it up to go until June? If Dean pushes this, they really can kiss the GE goodbye. You forget that already 30% of Clinton's supporters won't vote for Obama. If you screw voters in this process anymore than you already have in MI and FL, you can look for a WHOLE LOT more of Dems to walk out. Stupid folks.

I am not going to vote for Obama I will vot McCain Idon't think they believe that the woman will not vote but wait and see

The only way we will ever work together is if Hillary were to be the Nominee. No Bama for Hispanics in the Southwest. Kiss this election goodbye. We trust Hillary or McCain with the future of our country. So good luck getting Obama elected without Texas, Arizona,
New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah.

Oh I forgot Fla and Michigan. Lots of Hispanics there too.

Dean just needs to shut up. First he was hands off. Now he is telling Superdelegates to announce who they are supporting. Some honestly have yet to make up their minds. Others don't want to say just yet as they know this would influence those states that have yet to vote. People have the right to vote before the superdelegates make their choices public. This is why Democrats lose all the time. They lack the willingness to fight for what they believe in. Nominees have been chosen in June in the past. There is no reason for this to be rushed. Why doesn't he seat Florida and Michigan first. Isn't it better to count those votes that have already been cast rather than to push one candidate out of the race before the remaining people have voted? Why is Dean in such a hurry to suppress those who haven't voted and not in a hurry to count those that have? Dean needs to resign.

It's sad that Dean is against a Democratic process. I never liked the man for his views and never will, let the word of the people be heard do not ignore them. Look to history, the people are America are the strongest force, we WILL have our voices heard, and Howard Dean and Obama supporters have no right to ignore them.

I am an independent voter thanks to the closed mindedness of Obama supporters, and the greed of Bush...

Please, John! Tell Hillary to get the hell out! Stop her!

Let's go back to Democracy: for the people, by the people, you know all that stuff... people will make up their own mind... FURTHERMORE

do not spoil the election process with a delegate count based on the supers only; the electoral college lost the Democratic Presidency with our former vice president that way....

The Majority Rules... remember that...

By the way, all the money is lost on the special interest to finance campaigns; so let go...it is boosting the local economy and the rich are sure not getting richer this time... once again, the people need to decide

. . .Hillary Clinton is behind in the Delegate Count, Popular vote, and
number of states won. She simply and realisticly cannot catch up.
It is time for us democrats to unite behind the clear winner and help him
prepare to beat John McCain. No one wants McCain to continue
George Bush's legacy. It will only hurt us. Even if Hillary wins PA by
6 pts, this primary is about the DELEGATE count.

Let the popular vote stand! I'm an independent but a Hillary supporter. Bottom line for me is to let the Dems pick their candidate but it should be by the popular vote end of story. If Obama is who they choose, no biggie, I'll vote McCain in a heart beat. And no, he is no Bush and has a mind of his own. Obama lies constantly and is the most unpatriotic person in our country. He stands for Africa 100% more than America. He won't wear a flag and dismisses it? What the heck is that??? He's an egomaniac who is nothing more than a politician being oiled by the washington machine himself. He'll be a puppet in office and he'll change his mind about everything.. What's worse is he's inexperienced in playing politics and his mistakes will be more costly. At least Hillary and McCain won't be pushed around. I don't care who you pick anymore, I know how I'm voting and anyone who does different is not a logical person but is instead like a preteen in love with HS quarterback. Get over yourselves people.. Barack isn't for you, he is for HIM.

That sounds to me like the two minute warning.

The writing is on the wall. We can wait for all of the votes to be cast, but it isn't going to change the standings. The only thing it will do is damage our eventual nominee, and it will cost us valuable time and money. So come on superdelegates, drink up. It's last call. It's time to auntie up and choose our nominee.

(Forgive the schizophrenic use football, poker, and drinking references all in the same post, but you get my point!)

He cannot take sides. Good leadership Dean.

You are a champion of the people. We stand by you and your decisions.

We don't want you Hillary Clinton. Please go away now. You are hurting the Democratic Party. It is as simple as that.

Forget waiting and letting democracy play itself out and let everyone vote (minus the people in Michigan and Florida) Dean wants to call the election.

NO WAY OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY !!!

Clinton people blow a gasket whenever someone suggests we end this thing sooner than later. Why is that? He's not suggesting which candidate to pick, he's just saying that people should start choosing already.

I rather vote Mccain then wake up in hell.. with Obama holding the fork.

Hillary 08

We can't handle another Republican term! We all need to remember that.

Four more years of Bush-ism will destroy whats left of our economy, our military and our image around the world.

Everybody calm down and just vote "Democrat" in November.

We need to make this happen.

yeah your right we do need unity,
so to do this successfully we need Hillary Clinton For President!
Come on Pennsylvania! vote for her

Oh and Dean, Fix the Seating arrangements for Florida and Michigan, before you start with super delegate things.
If you can't handle a simple seating arrangement why are you head of The National Convention?

Yes better yet abolish the superdelegates permanently. It's contractory to the infuencer the voters were designed to have.

We already have the electoral college to contend with in the general election.

Why does the Democratic Party have these 800 people calling the shots anyways??? It's absurb and truly making a mockery of the whole primary process.

To JB,

That's OK, we don't need your support anyway.

Oh no. I want that broom riding she snake to stay in this so when she gets the spanking she's been asking for that it is Barck's hand that delivers that delicious death blow to those coronation delusions that have her about to swallow her own venom-filled tongue. LOL

This is getting to be so tired. Hillary supporters claiming to jump ship if she doesn't get the nod, Obama supporters acting snooty. I hate the GOP, but every time I am ready to register as a Democrat, I am reminded by these liberal nut jobs why I am still independent.

Please stop the bickering people. You're making everyone on the left look like babbling idiots!

Whether you like it or not, folks, it has been good this primary has gone on. Look how much we have learned about Obama in such a short time. What might there be left to learn about him? Wouldn't you rather learn those things now instead of when he's President...well, IF he's President. Frankly, he can't beat McCain. He's done. He has insulted too much of the population.

I will not vote for a democrat as long as Howard Dean is the chairman. He's a national embaressment. The things he has said about John McCain and all republicans are disgusting and all democrats should denounce him.

Come on Superdelegates.... Don't let the Clintons DESTROY the Democratic Party. Hillary is STUCK in the past... she can NOT unite this country.. she proved that last night.
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Dean has a stupid idea.

If Dean's himself a Superdelegate, and I can't imagine why he wouldn't be considering the others who are, why doesn't he declare for himself as an example? Perhaps he fears the wrath of Clinton.

C'mon get this over with .... pick a nominee

Hey Whiners! Stop touting about not supporting the Democratic party if your person's not the nominee. How old are you????

Healing? Forget it. The DNC is idiotic to have run Clinton and Obama in the same year. Clinton may have gone too far in negative attacks, but she has been forced to because the media has made Obama their darling. Many Clinton supporters, like myself, will simply stay home, or vote McCain before casting a vote for the most inexperienced and laughable candidate ever.

Mr. Dean has absolutely NO power to make Superdelegates do anything or commit to anyone before the convention. They can say what they want now and do what they want then and Dean can go jump off a cliff for all it matters.

Superdelegate, let's end this. You all know that Obama is the choice. Let's put an end to this charade.

If this is decided before all votes are in, I will not even chance a write in for Hillary, I will vote for McCain. I know what to expect from him. I do not trust Osama, not even one little bit.

Howard Dean, go crawl back under your rock or wherever it is you hide. This party has needed leadership on the FL and MI issues and you have done NOTHING. I guess it doesn't surprise me you'd want to deprive all remaining voters a chance to vote since you screwed MI and FL. Why are you demanding this today? Did your fair=haired boy Obama get a little too beat up last night?

Wow a new poll says 58% of Americans do NOT trust HRC. I wonder how she is electable then.

Uh oh, Dean's getting very nervous with all that's coming out about his preferred candidate, Obama. It isn't at all surprising that he wants SD's to make up their minds now, before all the skeletons come out of Obama's closet. And there are many. This is only the tip of the iceberg. The Obama fanatics will, sooner or later, have to suck it up and deal with it.

Democracy is Dead!

I don't think it matters. HRC runs her campaign like Bush runs the war–never quit...never quit...never quit...

I do not know why you are in a hurry Mr. Dean as if Barack O'Bama ends up being the Democratic nominee, Then McCain will win & that will be the end of the Democratic party.

Good to hear. Not much is going to change between now and June. What else do the superdelegates need to know? Maybe some are just gutless, and are hoping that something else will make the decision for them.

The time is now! Carpe Diem! Let's do this thing!

You're a little late in cracking the whip Dean.......Hillary already has the party half way down the drain.

yes. yes yes

Obama08

Come on Howard, lets see you get REALLY MAD.....

couldn't agree more with Dean (eventhough he took him a while).

Just end it and start talking about the issues. I can tell CNN as even gotten tired of the Dem race. I can't wait for you guys and everyone to start talking about the Dem vs. GOP.

And preferably Obama Vs. McCain would be a lot more fun watch!

i am a hillary supportor mainly because her health plan is mandatory–however, i will vote of barrok if he is the winner. my main thought as i vote democratic is protect the supreme court. one more evangelical on the court and women will be back to the 19th century without any rights. the men and the preachers will be in charge and women will be hostages to their uterus.

OK HILLARY I LOVE YOU BUT IT'S TIME TO END THIS.

OBAMA 08

Tanya K: Im an Obama Supporter and I would vote for Hillary if she is the nominee.
You are a TRUE democrat!!!!
Can I give you some facts that might change your mind

Obama 08

This has got to end...I have had enough. I agree with Howard Dean.

Why is this a "thinly veiled attempt to get Sen. Clinton out of the race". As Clinton supporters point out daily, neither one of them can get to 2025 without the super delegates so why should Dean's comment appear anti-Clinton to her supporters. Perhaps her supporters see that she might not be too popular with Democratic supers right now with all of the Carl Rove talking points she's been throwing at Sen. Obama.

What are the Clinton supporters afraid of if Dean's calling on the supers now? Is it because her popularity ratings are so low? Is it because it's hard to tell which party she's running for from one day to the next? Is it because she's helping Republicans with their general election attacks? What are they really afraid of here.

Howard Dean is right for once. Super delegates need to decide now before any more damage is done to the party, period!

Dean: We needed a decision 2 weeks ago. Where have you been: With that 10 % that always dosen't get the word?

HILLARY LOOSES ANOTHER SUPERDELEGATE!

Susan Petro-PA ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA!

Your time is up Hillary. Throw the towel in and bow out with the little grace you have left.

OBAMA 08

I do agree with him, or at the very least I think we should start truly coming together. Let's put our pettiness aside and make sure the Democrats win back the white house. As much as I detest Hillary Clinton, I'd MUCH rather her in charge than John McCain. We need to stop fighting each other and prepare ourselves for the general election!

Pleeeease Super-delegates, use your common sense!!! Don't let the media's love affair with Obama sway you! There is no way he can win against McCain. Not with comments out there like "typical white person" and referring to an unwanted pregancy as "punished with a baby". He could barely hold his own under questioning at last night's debate, and that was nothing compared to what the Republican machine will do!! They will make mincemeat of him and he will look like a fool. Clinton is intelligent, competent, experienced and vetted, and she will win against McCain.

And we cannot give up on an election process that is NOT YET OVER.

48 states, indeed.

GO HRC!

Smart move Mr. Dean! You know darn well where Hillary's campaign is headed and you must cut it off now!
If somehow the remaining Superdelegates see a reason that despite a pledged delegate lead, that Obama should be denied the nomination, make them speak now. If Hillary's scheme to obtain the nomination were to somehow miraculously work it would be because they are obligated to provide the REASON for his unelectablity.
It is comforting to know that Hillary feels "Yes, Yes, yes" Obama is electable!
Since that would be the only reason for overturning the public will. I wonder who she is lying to now, the Superdelegates or the American public who watched the ABC "debate"??

Yeah take control now. we need a front runner so we can focus and get everyone together. I'm for Obama...but we must come together as a people. otherwise US will continue sinking. All this pointing finger crap needs to stop. lets all just get behind whomever wins nomination and support our party. Otherwise all that negative stuff PLEASE save it

dl,
Dean didn't say anyone should go for Obama or clinton. He simply said they have to make up their mind now.
Why do you feel that if super D made their choice now it will be for Obama and against clinton?
Does that mean that she is not ready now? Does she need more time to explain to Americans what she is all about or what version of her bosnian story is the truth?

Don't worry. I am not a SD. but my mind is made up long time ago. SD or no SD I will vote for OBAMA and so will the majority of Americans.

ANYBODY LISTENED TO KARL ROVE'S STATEMENT ON TV
LARELT?
ROVE IS A VERY THOROUGH, AND BRILLAINT POLITICAL
STRATEGIST.. HE HAS LATELY BEEN SPEAKING ON TV AND GIVING
MILD BUT STILL SIGNICANT COMMENTS ON OBAMA.
ANYOBODY WHO KNOWS KARL ROVE SHOULD BE AWARE THAT
HIS INITIAL COMMENTS ARE JUST THE PROBING STEPS IN THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN AGAINST OBAMA IF HE HAPPENS TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE.. tHE PRIMARY CAMPAIGN NEGATIVE ADS AND SPEECHES BETWEEN BOTH DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
ARE SOPHOMORIC AND RELATIVELY BENIGN tHE REAL FIRESTORMS WILL EMERGE FURING THE cAMPAIGN FOR THE PRESIDENCY BEGINNING THIS SUMMER AND INTENSIFYING IN LATE SEPTMBER AND OCTOBER. AND THEN THE rEPUBLICANS WILL THROW OBAMA UNDER THE BUS IF HE BECOMES THE NOMINEE.

Tanya,

Good for you! I am glad to see peoplel behaving sensibly. I am a firm Obama supporter, but if it were to work out to be Hillary, heaven knows I WILL vote for her in that instance. We cannot have four more years of Bush/McBush! All you people who are boo-hoo-hooing if your candidate doesn't win, SHAME ON YOU!

Hmmm, not sure if this is good timing on his part. Perhaps he should have waited until Tuesday to say something, or next Wednesday. Happening now smacks of partisan politics, for whomever has told him that the mind was made up. We can infer that he knows something with his statements that they need to "say" who they're for - not "pick" who they are supporting. I would, therefore, believe that a good portion of them are leaning for one or the other (i.e., not a direct split), which would put an end to this. But, doing it now, regardless of which candidate ends up with the bulk of them, would be inappropriate.

I think naming their preferences after Tuesday's result are in would be appropriate, even given what it would do to Indiana/NC/PR,etc.'s votes.

You hear a whole lot of people in these final states claiming that they're excited that their vote really means something, as in the past it just hasn't meant much anymore. Given that, I don't expect there to be any sort of "blowback" of angst by the remaining states and territories because it won't be any different than in other years.

It *would* provide the party with two and a half months more of healing and coming together and getting things prepared - time that really is desperately needed in order to ensure victory in November.

Good Dean, its about time. A bitter argument is the Clinton Campaign. We need unity or else McCain will win. Obama/08

What the hillary-bots don't realize is that when party members are forced to respond to political pressure, that is an example of democracy in action. It's isn't an example of repression of democracy.

If hillary had the votes to win the nomination, she would get it. But, she doesn't have the votes, and she will never get the nomination. It's as simple as that! Get it through your heads!

Go Hillary!!
Shes got what it takes to win, her votes prove it,
shes winning FLORIDA a state republicans always win. Shes 15 points above McCain and McCain is 4 points above Obama. WOW Obama is way behind, lucky for him Michigan's and Florida's votes don't count

Well it's about time he lit a fire under these people, this thing needs to end now, so Obama can take on McSame! Please delegates, it's been over a year, exaclty how much time do you need? I guess we could discuss obama's shoe size, or how many times a day he brushes his teeth, other earth shattering things like that. Because that's apparently all the media is going to discuss is slime and grime?
Hillary's a DIVIDER and she will be toxic for this country, when Iraq is a mess, our economy in the toilet, homes foreclosed, jobs lost, prices through the roof. Get with the program people or leave!

I am starting to consider voting republican for the first time this year because the democrate party is showing the how divided they are within their own party + the number of superdelegates in the democratic party is outrageous! The superdelegate are showing the country how useless they are. They won't make a decision because they are afraid to hurt their own careers – no need to to have 800 of them. It's make you wonder if they get get anything done within their own party, never mind working with the republicans.

Dean has the leadership skills of a turnip

Okay Dean who will you endorse?

Obamanites are masters of stating the mundane and inconsequential in support of their candidate.

Do not for a minute think that Dean's statements about superdelegates declaring NOW has anything to do with anything BUT MONEy AFTER numerous emails/ phone plees for donations to the DNC–I have given the same reply-NOT A DIME TILL WE HAVE A CANDIDATE ELECTED BY THE VOTES AND DELEGATES!!!!

I am not alone--They are down to the last sheckle and no one wants to donate behind what clinton says she will take to a floor fight at the convention.

Dean – give me a break! You know the deal! You only say that because you were asked by Wolf!

Howard Dean has already caused enough trouble for the party. Looks like he is trying to pull a fast one! He needs to wait until the convention.

Yeah let her run the course. Otherwise the Hillary supporters will abandon the party and register as Republicans. Gotta love how 1/3 polled have threatened to vote for McCain if she loses.

Dean is right in principle though. How can they NOT know who to vote for after all this time? It's like they are just waiting to see which way the wind blows before safe to say.

END IT NOW!!! If Obama was behind in the race the way "Silliary" is they would have forced him out a long time ago. YES WE CAN, GO OBAMA, YES, YES, YES

YES PLEASE!!! Lets move this along, the superdelegates already have their minds made up. The longer we wait the longer we stand a chance of 8 more years of the "Bush Policy."

The more I think about this the more it bothers me... but I guess given this years primary nothing should shock my anymore... Astounding!

"Boxing's been good to me, Howard
But now [Hill's] told, [the act's] growing old
The whole time you knew
A couple of years [she'd] be through
... Has boxing been good to you?"
-Ben Folds (with my additions in brackets)

OK Howie, you first.

Shut up Dean! You are so ignorant. We want a decision NOW on Florida and Michigan... you need to go. Let PA and Indiana choose Hillary first.

WHERE IS THE LIST OF THE SUPERDELEGATES WHO HAVE NOT

MADE A DECISION?

PERHAPS IF WE WERE REMINDED WHO THEY ARE- THEY WILL BE

MORE INCLINED TO MAKE A MOVE SOONER THAN LATER!

THAT IS VERY ANTIDEMOCRATIC
PRESSURE
BECAUSE HE ENDORSED OBAMA
AND POOR LITTLE OBAMA
IS GETTING HURT

DEMOCRATS STAND STRONG TOGETHER. REPUBLICANS DON'T WANT A 3RD BUSH TERM AND THEY ARE CROSSING OVER TO DEMOCRATS WHETHER IT'S HILLARY OR OBAMA SO WHY WOULD A DEMOCRAT WANT TO CROSS OVER TO ANOTHER GWB CLONE. DEMOCRATS FOR DEMOCRATS.

"D" Day has come at LAST....................Based on the lopsided debate last night the MEDIA will force this thing well into the convention. THE TIME HAS COME TO MAKE A SELECTION SUPER-DELEGATES. WE cannot afford anymore money or lost planning time for NOVE. HOW about April 23???????

That's my party's chairman. My question is what took you so long?

45 mn attacking each other on a debate where abc was out to enjoy the most of the nastiness!!!!

Dean needs to shut his mouth. Let the superdelegates decide who they would like to support. Hillary has been mistreated this whole election, and I think in the end she will shine like a star. Obama, on the other hand will come crashing down under so much controversy he didn't know what hit him. All I do know now, is that Clinton will be getting my North Carolinian vote, and I will campaign as hard as I can in her favour because she is not an elitist like Obama.

Barack Obama will win anyway! Let the Hillbots whine and demand she stay in the race. Then they won't be complaining later when Barack Obama is PRESIDENT and Billary goes back to Arkansas to raise a pig farm. Suuuuuueeeeeeeyyyyyy!!

Letting the process go on through June can actually be a good thing. Record number of new dem. registers, being talked about in the media getting their points across, etc.

I know people are very feel very committed and loyal to their candidate now. Just make sure we unite in the end and get behind whoever the nomination is………and stop four more years of the same failed polices.

I agree with Dean; superdelegates to say who they’re for – and “I need them to say who they’re for starting now.”

They need to have the courage to make a choice, if they are scared than they should not be superdelegates. Have some balls and choose now! If it is Hillary than do it just be ready or the back-lash.

Obama 08/12

It's about Time, Howard!!!

Get out from under the desk, the sniper fire was a hoax!!!

Don't worry, someone will drag Billary to the Limo and give them both a shot of Crown Royal! It's be ok!!!

sounds like the chairman that he's worried about hillary winning penn. and indiana and got himself in a bind by not allowing mich. and fla. votes to count...

I am a die-hard HRC supporter and I COULD NEVER SUPPORT OBAMA! NEVER!

If Dean goes through with this prior to people being able to vote I'm done with this party!

McCain 08

At least the (Rs) have some loyalty

Yes sir before we give McBush four more years.

Superdelagates – take Florida and Michigan into consideration and vote for Hillary Clinton.

I hope it won't take the Dems this long to decide stuff once they take back the White House.

He's right. Hillary is trying to ruin Obama and has broken the honor of her party. If she stays we may loose to McCain. Last nights debate was absurd. If Obama was in a general election debate he would have torn McCain apart. He is attempting to stay the high ground while being attacked by the Clinton/MCCain team. She is not concerned about the party and will attack anyone to get back into the White House. Let's get going against Mc Cain. I don't think Obama should debate anymore as this debate only helped McCain.

Well, I guess Obama will lead us into the second Civil War in this country. He won't have one second to worry or shudder about Iraq. the debate last night indicated clearly that he is not ready for prime time - maybe in 20 or 30 years. but not now.

GO HILLARY, ready on day One!

Mr. Dean we understand what you are going through. I think after the general election, the issue of superdelegate have to be revisited. No more superdelegates. PERIOD!!! FULL STOP!!!

this is such hogwash. in a close race, every vote should be heard and THEN superdelegates should decide. does he want the most popular candidate or not? democrats make me sick sometimes.

I watched this interview, Dean actually said that the decision needs to be made after the last votes are cast in June. He did make the now, statement, but he meant after the last votes are cast. This headline is misleading and does not represent what Dean actually said.

He also said that by Clinton remaining in the race, it was good for the party. It gets the candidates in all 50 states and increases voter participation. Please CNN, do better than this.

I WILL NOT VOT FOR NOBAMA!!!

It's gotta be Hillary !!!

"Wooohoooooo" Lets do this Dean.

HAS DNC CHAIR HOWARD DEAN SETTLED THE MICHIGAN
AND FLORIDA DELEGATE SEATING PROBLEMS?

Thank You Howard Dean for finally growing a pair!!! Whether the Democratic Hiearchy wants to admit it or not; this long drawn out , mud slinging war must end!

In my PERSONAL opinion HilLiary wants to win at any cost! I can tell you that I was for her until after the Iowa . I am a life long true to my party Democrat.......but the longer this thing goes on I can tell you in all certainty that I will not vote for Sen. Clinton if she steals the nomination from Sen Obama. He has earned it , if people want to accept that fact or not.

Mind you I will never vote for McSame, but I will not be turning in my Oregon Absentee ballot if HilLiary is the only choice left to me!

He's pleading now, gee I wonder why.....with the fact that the two states that should be counted, but yet have not.

I got an email last night from the DNC looking for a contribution and I wrote them back and told them how I felt! That if my horse don't get the nomination he can count me out.

Hey Gov. Dean the DNC shot themselves in the foot this time!

"Hillay 08"

It is too late. Forget about the party. I have considered myself a Democrat and voted Democrat since I was old enough to vote. Dean and the DNC messed this nomination process up. I will now register as an Independent.

About time Dean,

It is about time to bring this crazy primary to an end....................................Go Obama08.

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dean has spoken! Superdelegates, must speak now or forever hold your peace!!!! America is waiting!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!

The clock is ticking on Hillary. Hopefully, we wont have to put up with her for too much longer.

Dean needs to back off and let the people vote..
This is just another thinly veiled attempt to push
Sen. Clinton out off the race.
If he keeps this up..
He will be the one who ruins the general election
for the Democratic Party.

FIRST

Let the procces run it's course so that Hillary's fans can't whine about her getting unfair treatment. The delegates should decide on June 4th.

What difference does it make when they decide who the nominee is? All three major candidates are poor choices for the country. They'll just make the country worse in their own special way.

Who is Dean for ????????????? Maybe he should start the flow ! I hope and pray that he is for Obama, but lets get the ball rolling either way .

Well the gap is closing and closing fastttt!!!!
Sen. Obama gained 6 NC Superdelegates!
Of course Hil-LIE-ry supporters of lies and twisted word politricks will say:
'Oh please- thats not important- oh please 6 new superdelegates oh please- why is this news oh please'

Yep that sounds about right!!!
Im for Sen. Obama

It's about time you took control of this situation Howard....

That's right Dean... who cares about rules and democracy... rules YOU SET UP!

What happend to the Democrats screaming "COUNT EVERY VOTE"... guess that's only important when it's self serving!

No wonder the party is spit in half... sad... just sad!

I'm hoping that after the PA primary, Hillary will see the handwriting on the wall and step aside.

FELLOW DEMOCRATS

LET'S WORK TOGETHER
I AM A HILLARY SUPPORTER, HOWEVER I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA IN THE GE IF HE IS THE NOMINEE.

OUR COUNTRY CAN'T STAND ANOTHER BUSH TERM.

Yeah, c'mon! Join the bandwagon, or stick to your guns (not in the "bitter" sense of the word), but decide already!!!

Superdelegates< Vote Obama!