April 18, 2008
Posted: April 18th, 2008 05:18 PM ET

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(CNN) – Where do Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stand among Democrats nation-wide? It depends on the poll.

In a just released Newsweek survey, Obama has opened up a 19 point lead over Clinton nationally, 54 to 35 percent. But in Friday's daily Gallup tracking poll, the two Democrats are only separated by 3 percentage points.

In a CNN average of those two surveys as well as ones recently released by ABC News/Washington Post and Reuters/Zogby, Obama holds an 11 point lead over Clinton, 51 percent to 40 percent.

Filed under: Polls


goldenstate   April 18th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Polls have gotten it wrong on several occasions. Obama was supposed to beat Hillary by a big margin in New Hampshire. Hillary won New Hampshire. Hillary and Obama were tied in California and Ohio. Hillary won by a big margin in California and Ohio. If Obama wins the nomination, watch McCain win the Presidency. Republicans will bring up Rev. Wright, William Ayers, bittergate, flag-gate, etc. Obama is arrogant and cocky. He reminds me too much of President Bush. Obama has a lot of negatives himself.

David Felix   April 18th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Obama will win this election and this country will come back in shape. Unless that happens people of this country will keep suffering due to stupid mistakes made by others

Eric   April 18th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

I'm so tired of Obama supporters. I don't think I could ever vote Obama not just because I Obama's an idiot but also because his supporters are so full of piss and vinegar.

SUE, Michigan   April 18th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I see so many angry comments about Hillary and her 'machine." Are you people just dull? Obama has raised more money (lobbyists, PAC and oil), even though he claims it's all from a million small donors. His "machine" is working quite well, and doing a fine job of dividing the country at the same time. For him to be outspending her 3 or 4 to 1, she should be so far down that it would be insane to continue. She is not, and the money is still coming, and people are still supporting her. The woman can beat McCain; are you all so sure that he can? You can bet the Republican smear ads are already being written and produced, in spite of McCain's pledge to run a clean campaign. So hang on to Obama and his lies, but don't be surprised when McCain (who would never ever be able to debate with Hillary) wins the debates, wins the election, and then drives the final nails into the coffin of the USA. Yes, you can, save America, but only with Hillary.

Robbie   April 18th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

I am an interested outsider as I cannot vote.
Obama looks like he will win the democratic nomination. It seems that in this race nothing bad is sticking to Obama and that is truly amazing considering he has been shown to be untrustworthy, unpatriotic and also racist. And that is just him without looking at what his wife is like.
However I just cannot see him winning the general election. McCain, although old and not too bright is not a scary choice for most people. I believe that when it comes down to who people want in charge of the nation, he would not do as well as Clinton would against McCain.
McCain will win.

Kate   April 18th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

These polls are a joke. One of the polls I read was taken from 2500 people. It is insanely ignorant for any of us to read into polls taken from such a small margin of individuals. Polls were created for the poll takers to promote or dissuade people from voting for their preferred candidate. Ridiculous!

Kirk   April 18th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

BOB

You Got It Bro!!!!

Why Waste 85% Of Your Time Blogging about These Polls , When 15% Of Your Comon Sense Tells You These Polls Are Bogus .

Hillary 08

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   April 18th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Polls are not really meaningful in this election.

What is really meaningful is well educate black women, like myself, are more and more rejecting Mr. Obama as a typical neighborhood pimp...

Teresa W. of Newport Bch, CA   April 18th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

This is awesome!!!!!! Three endorsements from the Clinton Camp. I wonder how the Clinton supporters are feeling right about now? Let me tell you; stuck on, absolutely, I told you so....stuphuss.

Go OBAMA

An American in Canada   April 18th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

NEWS FLASH TO MICHAEL, NORTH CAROLINA

I GUESS YOUR POLLS YOU LISTED SHOWING 58% NEGATIVITY RATING MUST COME FROM YOUR MESSIAH obama PRIVATE POLLS.

HILLARY WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF AMERICA.

AMERICANS DO NOT LIKE A WEAK LEADER, A GIRLY MAN LIKE obama AND HE WILL BE SENT HOME TO HIS DOMINEERING WIFE MICHELLE "THE FINALLY PROUD ONE"

IF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY GETS HURT IT IS BECAUSE HOWARD DEAN AND THE POWERS, THAT DID NOT WANT H.R. CLINTON TO WIN THE NOMINATION WORKED HARD BEHIND THE SCENES AND THEIR DIRTY WORK IS COMING HOME TO ROOST FOR THEM. THEY ARE THE DESTROYERS!

THIS DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION IS FOR AND BY THE AMERICAN
CITIZENS NOT BY HIDDEN AGENDAS.

AND WHEN WE FIND DISCOVER THESE AGENDAS IT ONLY STIFFENS OUR RESOLVE TO GET HILLARY R. CLINTON ELECTED AS THE NOMINEE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

IT IS EITHER THAT OR BUST!

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

tom des moines- " PEOPLE,IT TIME FOR WHITE PEOPLE VOTE FOR WHITE CANIDATE. HUSSEIN OBAMA CAN HAVE ALL THE BLACK VOTE ALL HE WANT." Another enlightened, educated Clinton supporter, geez!

DOUG   April 18th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

IT'S FUNNY HOW ALL THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS KEEP TALKING ABOUT HILLARY'S LIES AND POWER BUT HAVEN'T EVEN REALIZED HOW MUCH OBAMA HAS DONE THE SAME. TALK ABOUT OPEN MINDED PEOPLE AND HAVE THEY NOT EVEN REALIZED THAT HIS POWER TO THE STATE AND TO HIS SENATE JOB HAVE BOTH COME FROM HIS CHURCH A ND WE ALL KNOW WHAT THAT OPINION IS. SO IN COMPARISON BOTH ARE LIARS
BOTH ARE POLITICAL AND I'AM SORRY FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS IN SCHOOL SUPPORTING HIM FOR THEY ARE STILL LIVING ON THE BACK OF US WORKING PEOPLE BE IT GRANT LOANS AND MOMMY AND DADDY'S PAY CHECK BUT THEY ARE SO DEGRADING OF THE WORKING PEOPLE WHO ARE GIVING THEM THE EDUCATION THEY WANT. OBAMA IS NOT THE COMMING OF THE LORD HE IS A POLITITIAN NOT WHITE NOT BLACK BUT A POLITITIAN SO STOP VOTEING WHITE OR BLACK OR FOR THE MESSHIA VOTE FOR THE LESSER OF TWO EVIL CUZ THAT IS WHAT IT IS.

Peter in Canada   April 18th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Michael in NC...you are spot on!
With the negatives that Hillary had from the very outset, she was virtually unelectable!
With her current negatives, she would be lucky to get 35% of the total vote as the Democratic Nominee and only 12% as an Independent candidate!

Someone for a Better America   April 18th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Any Obama voter or Clinton voter who would vote for McCain if their favored candidate doesn't win is a traitor not only to themselves, but to a better America. This race needs to come down to the issues and on the issues Obama and Clinton are closely aligned with differences on degree and implementation. McCain, on the other hand, is on the opposite end of the spectrum in almost all areas. His platform is in direct opposition to Obama's and Clinton's. Why would anyone go against their own interests just to spite the candidate that beat heir candidate? This isn't a game. This isn't the forum to root for another team to beat your rival team. America hangs in the balance. McCain aims to continue many of the same things that Bush did while in office. If you support that then vote for him, but if you do then why were you ever backing Barack or Hillary? You can dislike the man or woman but where they stand on the issues are what ultimately matters. Make a decision on that and not on these trivial side issues or "my guy/girl is the only choice or nothing" cries. If you don't, then McCain wins. And ultimately everyone else loses.

richard   April 18th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

It is disturbing to listen to the age bias comments from people who lament racial or gender bias. Whether McCain is the best candidate or not is ot based on his age but what he has learned during his many years.

Kris In PA   April 18th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Another thing the mainstream media refuses to cover because it just so happens to be good new for Clinton – former New Jersey Governors Jim Florio and Brendan Byrne pledged their support to Hillary Clinton today, after being chosen Thursday as add-on superdelegates. Their show of support comes the same day US Rep. Betty Sutton announced she too would support Clinton as a superdelegate.

Three superdelegates in one day. But all the press can say is the SDs are moving toward Obama. Apparently not ALL of them are moving that way.

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

gary, your doctor is looking for you.

Edith Stafford   April 18th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

By the dirty underhanded, twisting issues out of context by Hillary Clinton against Barack Obama if the voters would be honest about it Senator Barack Obama should be 99.9% in all the polls against Hillary and McCann. These two candidates is the dirt slanging in its worse form. and both Hillary and McCann have way more baggage than Obama. Obama is not perfect, he is the first to tell you that he is not, but he he is far better candidate than H and McC. Some talk about he is a whinner he is not a whinner he make good sensible point and fact, he just want to stick to the issues that effect the people everyday way of life. Those who can't comprehend that needs to be born again with a new spirit. Some of you appears to be so blind I am disappointed to find that Americans are so out of it make you wonder what are they drinking or smoking something is awfully wrong when one can't admit to wrong doing inopposition to what is right. You are giving this great country a bad rap. STOP IT ALREADY COME BACK TO BASICS You know that Barack Obama is a better candidate than the other two C'om on now for God sake be honest less your soul be damed by God. God has given us a candidate who has already demonstrated he can bring people together and the devil keep putting obstacles in the way of good. They are working overtime to put the light of goodness out and keep on promoting darkness and EVIL You shall know them by their fruits. Don't DESPAIR. VOTE OBAMA ALL THE WAY BABY!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!

MT for Hillary in 08   April 18th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

America is beginning to realize more and more what a liar Obama is. There are only so many times you can whine about how you misspoke. How naive and stupid do you think we the public are? Not quite as stupid as you apparently. Obama has NO way of winning come what November. Those who are loyal to Hillary will never vote for Obama. Many people would rather vote for McCain. Those polls don't reflect that now do they??

nate   April 18th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Forget who I support. I am astonished at the anger, bitterness sexism and racism I see on these posts. Is this the best our country has to offer? No wonder your children cant stand you. You people should be ashamed of yourselves.

MV   April 18th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

After reading many blogs from DEM, REP, LIBERALS, and CONSERVATIVES, Here is my humble opinion:
- Look at the candidates' behaviors? HONNESTY, SINCERETY, ..
As we all know, politicians made mistakes like all of us.
- The HONNEST politician will ADMIT THEIR MISTAKES.
- The "NOT HONNEST" will "DISCUSS" OR BLAME someone.
- That action is more than dishonnest, THIS IS BULLY!
- As in a civilize society, we respect each other voice, however, you must have SELF RESPECT!
- We all want to have our country back on track and earn respeact around the world! This is not for you and me but for many generations to come.
- Remember all 3 candidates are possible to be our leader!
- Choose a wrong one then you are part of the problem!
- NEITHER ONE OF THE THREE CANDIDATES IS A PERFECT ONE and NEITHER ONE OF THEM CAN SOLVE ALL THE EXISTING PROBLEMS, SO THE CANDIDATE "PROMISSES" YOU ALL THE ANSWERS IS THE "NOT TELLING THE TRUTH"
- How many of us are saying that I should vote the opposite in 2000 and 2004?

morrow   April 18th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

It's not surprising that Obama leads in some polls, after months of mischaracterization & hate from the Obama campaign, left wing radicals, most of the main stream media, and pretty much all of the left wing media.

Go to You Tube & look at Obama campaign chair Jesse Jackson Jrs. comments after she won New Hampshire. He said that they analyzed her tears & her win and they noticed people started to see her as a person (and by the way that he didn't see her show emotion for the victims of Katrina). Every since then it's been full court press to provide a charicature of her and avoid any discussion of issues, since she wins on those.

Months and months of no real issues and now he's worried about half a debate?

sandra   April 18th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY CNN IS SO NEGATIVE TOWARDS HILLARY CLINTON? THEY HAVE SHOWED OVER AND OVER THE REMARKS WHERE SHE MADE YES YES YES OBAMA COULD BE PRESIDENT BUT NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON EXCEPT LOU DOBBS HAS SAID "WASN'T OBAMA ASKED THE SAME THING OF HILLARY"? THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE ON THERE ARE ALL OBAMAS SUPPORTERS AND I FEEL IT IS VERY SAD TO WATCH CNN EVERYDAY AND KNOW THAT ALL YOUR GOING TO HEAR IS HOW GREAT OBAMA IS. I THINK EVERYONE BETTER STOP AND LISTEN TO WHAT DOES GET SAID AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. LISTEN TO LOU DOBBS BECAUSE HE SAYS WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID NO MATTER WHO IT IS.

one nation under god!!!!   April 18th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

they need to eliminate all polls and all political parties.

Ratgurl   April 18th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Enough with the polls. Let's get on with the vote!!!!

NH Mom   April 18th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Hillary is a far superior debater. She is ready to president. Obama is absolutely not ready to be President. This NH voter is voting for Hillary in Nov. If Hillary is not the nominee, then I will write her name in on my ballot. I have always voted for the Democratic candidiates but if Clinton is not the nominee then in this general election I will vote her as a write-in candidiate. I am tired of the Democratic party sticking us with loser nominees. Middle America and key swing states are not going to support the liberal candidiate they need someone who is more moderate and who understands and respects their values. I am tired of my party picking the more liberal candidiate without giving consideration to who can actually win the vital swing states (Ohio, Florida, TN, AK, OK, NH, NM, MI, and PA).

Write-in Hillary in Nov. if Obama steals this nomination.

Spider   April 18th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Amazing that the article doesn't spell out who leads the Gallup poll, just says three points separate them. But if you look at the averages the calculated it's obvious, unless of course you are an "educated" Obama supporter, that Hillary leads in that poll.

Char   April 18th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Real, true-blue long time Democrats with years of history and experience working to diminish the Republicans powerful hold on our country are not vexed with the Obama cult. Hillary is the candidate who can deliver. These cult-followers are focused on some other odd self-serving goal of "proving" that they can keep Hillary out of office, and nominate an inexperienced, vulnerable young candidate in the position as our Democratic nominee. In doing so, you are keeping a Democrat out of the White House again If you were really looking for the change that is your mantra, then you would look at the bigger picture, and see that Obama is not ready or experienced enough for the mess we are in! God Bless America.

KE   April 18th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

There are two races going on at the same time, Hillary vs. Hillary and Obama vs. Obama, the battle in the air and the battle on the ground.

Hillary for president 2008!

Desmond   April 18th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

This contest is over, i am not sure why we are even talking about it, Obama wins and Hillary give it up it's over.

KIM   April 18th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Speaking from Florida (who has no say), to Obama supporters, you can not win it alone. You will need Clinton supporters or everyone will lose. Remember, Republicans are turning coat now in order to vote in our elections, but come November, they'll turn back to Republicans and vote for McCain. Don't be fooled...remember, don't bite the hands that may have to feed you. Only together, as Obama and Clinton supporters, can we beat McCain...TOGETHER.

Nobody likes a sore winner....stop gloating...because those who laugh first, cries last.

MV   April 18th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

- Polls are inaccurate, the majority of Clinton supporters are:
– blue collars
– intimidated by Obama supporters
– many people dont even have telephone
– only shop at walmart, not the shopping malls
– .... Statistis doesnot LIE, but statistician DOES!
- Obama did not prove to many blue collars that he is the person for the job. Look at George W in 200 elections. Many voters did not know about him. They beleived that he is going to CHANGE WASHINGTON, HE DID, BUT BOT IN THE DIRECTION VOTERS WANTED! VOTERS GETTING SMARTER THIS TIME! and I think the SMARTERS will out do the "NOT SMARTERS"!

Robert Macdonald   April 18th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

At this point I don't really care. I'm tired of our whole nation being put on hold while endless political campaigns go on and on. And after January 20, 2009 whoever is sworn in as president will begin running for re-election and it will be the same old Washington story. It's time for a new system of sending people to our nation's capitol.

jp/michigan   April 18th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

I don't believe in polls , look what happened in New Hampshire. If the media continuously talked negative about me , I guess, I too would have high negative readings. People perceive what they hear from reporters to be the truth, how sad that most reporters put in their own spin on things, instead of stating the facts or answers to the questions.

alisea   April 18th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

It makes me laugh, a person is NOT young at 46 years of age. A person is mature, and has enough experience of life itself to know what it is all about. Age does not make a person knowledegable, life and education do. I cannot vote myself, not being a citizen, but polls and else are just games. Have you any of you played with the delegate counter? It does not take a genius to see who has won already... It is unavoidable. And it doesn't matter that much what people write either, at the end of the day, will democrats really vote McCain? It would be saddening.

Obama mama, Grayslake IL   April 18th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

I totally agree with the people supporting Sen. Obama. I want to trust my president, I do not want to doubt the stuff coming out of my president. Billary has a problem of not telling the truth, she lies and smooth the lie with another lie. So many times pounding on her foreign experience which she never had.

I am angry with Sen. Clinton because she signed for Iraq War which showed her a poor judgement when things are not going her she does not find her voice, she cries, she snaps like someone who has bipolar problem. Please PA end this drama now once and for all
$110million compare to $4million, who is there for you?

Michael, North Carolina   April 18th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Reguardless of what the polls say. Sen. Clinton has a 58% negativity rating with the American people. With a negative rating that high it would almost be impossible for her to win the White House.
The best thing Sen. Clinton could do is after June 3 if she is behind in pledged delegates, popular vote, and number of states won, then she needs to get out of the race, as one of her own supports said recently.
By her trying to stay in and prove a point is only going to hurt the Democratic party in the fall ,and make things easier for John McCain. So I tell the American people to unite behind a born leader, and his name is BARACK OBAMA.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/CASEY '08

An American in Canada   April 18th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

ONE THING THIS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY HAS TAUGHT ALL AMERICANS IS THAT POLLS CAN NOT BE TRUSTED, THAT WE CAN NOT TRUST THE TV, RADIO AND PAPER MEDIA TO REPORT THE TRUE REALITY OF ANYTHING ANY MORE.

NOT THAT WE WERE NOT ALREADY SUSPICIOUS AND DUBIOUS ABOUT THE FIFTH ESTATE.

BUT WE HAVE REACH A STATE WITHIN, IF WE HEAR "THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING" WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE WILL THINK..

AND WHEN YOU SEE OBAMA ON YOUTUBE GIVING HILLARY THE FINGER IN ONE OF HIS SPEECHES YOU KNOW WE HAVE DECLINED TO THE GUTTER MENTALITY, NOT ONLY THE LOWLIEST BUT TO THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS LEVEL OF SOCIETY.

IMAGINE A PERSON RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENCY DEMONSTRATING SUCH GUTTER GESTURES...
SHAME ON YOU OBAMA, I GUESS THAT COMES FROM TO MUCH JAY Z INFLUENCE/.

Kenneth M.   April 18th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

In a statement to The Huffington Post, MoveOn's Executive Director Eli Pariser reacted strongly to Clinton's remarks: "Senator Clinton has her facts wrong again. MoveOn never opposed the war in Afghanistan, and we set the record straight years ago when Karl Rove made the same claim.

Margo   April 18th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

What a friend. He only wanted something for himself. He couldn't hide it any longer. What a fake. He doesn't know what he is losing. Hillary is just too good a person. SHe is not wishy washy.She has a real plan. She knows how to debate, how to stand tall, and move on, and that's a victory.!

John Zeger   April 18th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

It's much more meaningful to see how Obama and Clinton each do against John McCain. In both the Gallop and Newsweek polls there is hardly any difference. In the end, the candidate who stands the best chance of beating McCain should get the nomination.

Cowboy Jack   April 18th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

National polls DONT MATTER..... we chose our presidents state-by-state....

Obama can be up 19 points in a national poll, but if he loses PA and OH, he can't win the election!

HILL YEAH   April 18th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

these polls mean nothing TExas and ohio proved that...not to mention people in alaska can put their view in but on TUES. only PA. will come out for my girl. WOO HOO RISE hillary rise

we wanh hillary, not mccain...screw him.   April 18th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

After reading all the blogs, I think Obama will win. Honestly. Obama is more civil. What can I say?

Mel   April 18th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Let the people vote. Only the fool and the dead cannot change their minds
No one is forever locked into a position. Everyone is free to think through
the facts, as much as they are obvious, and do what is best for the
Nation, because we are in this together and all of us will be affected by the outcome. It is better to err on the side of integrity and honesty even if we do not like what is being said. If we do not trust Senator Clinton, why
would we elect her? Are we not tired of being lied to over and over again by the present administration? It is foolish to think that after the election
the person's character will improve.

Leila   April 18th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

I am a Democrat who has no intention of voting for BHObama, no matter who he runs against or who he chooses as a running mate. I do not trust him, do not think he can lead this country into anything but trouble, and I actually fear what will happen to our country if he should be elected. He is not prepared for the presidency.

Democrat against Obama

jim in pennsylvania   April 18th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

hilarys proposals are some of the most insane i have ever seen
none of then would ever come up for a vote in the senate let alone go to the house for approval
i was a strong supporter for her but after all the mud slinging from her and her lousy campaign i will now be for someone who just keeps pegging along with the real issues.
obama for pennsylvania thats for sure

Robert M.   April 18th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

We are at a time of unique challenges on all fronts - both demestic and international - and presented with three competent leaders in Sen. Clinton, Sen. McCain, Sen. Obama.

Having said that, Obama is head and shoulders above both Clinton and McCain in setting the tone of our political discourse that is positive and non-destructive - and the only approach for us to move forward for a collective prosperity and unity and regain America's respect and standing internationally.

The other glaring option infront is to fall further into the abyss of political stalemates and divisiveness of what we saw in Bush-Clinton. The choice is no brainer. Obama gets my vote. No wonder he is leading the polls.

Fred   April 18th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

People are seeing Hillarys true colors. Stick a fork in her she is done.

Michelle, Indiana   April 18th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Welcome aboard the winning team Cheryl for HiLlARy! Now, can you do something about that name LOL

Dee   April 18th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Be careful Democrats it is a lot of Republicans pretending to be either; Hillary or Obama supporters to make you mad. Remember the Republicans wants to get back into the White House!!

sylvia   April 18th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I, along with a lot of others, can only pray to God that Hillary wins, else we will have another 4 years of Repubs in the White House. I don't think Obama could ever beat McCain as Obama is so young and
not ready for such a big job. I only wish he had waited till 2012 so we could have had more years as Dems in the White House. I am afraid he has ruined our chanches of getting there...oh well, another 4 years of a mess for all of us.....bad timing is what I call it.....and probable a lot of big behind the scenes deals to keep a women out of the race....

Steve   April 18th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I am willing to bet that before the presidential things started, more people had not even heard of Obama. It is like the sheep following the sheep. Obama is not worth the energy that the media wastes on Obama. I have been keeping track of those candidates and I still do not know what Obama has done as Senitor for the U.S.A.
At least when a Clinton was in office, the defficate was not in the negative, like it is now. Hillary for President.

Darlene in AR   April 18th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

It won't matter if Obama wins the nomination if he doesn't win in November. Clinton supporters won't vote for him. Even though I'm Hillary's supporter, a few months ago I would have voted for Obama if he won the nomination. Now, there's no way in hell I'd vote for him. I just won't vote. His supporters are the most hateful and disrespectful on the web, and I think they mirror Obama's attitude. THIS IS IMPORTANT PEOPLE! PLEASE GROW UP! He's not running for frat house president!

Dancing on the head of a pin   April 18th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Barack stirs up the young vote because it is there future. Present policy will effect the youth. My children and my grandchildren will inherit a multiple trillion dollar debt, that is owed to people who are making lead tainted toys. We don't stop it, because they hold the note on our economy. That is why they are so engaged. They are not like the boomers who just wanted to burn bras and smoke pot. These young people are in tune and engaged. This is wonderful. With the age of the internet, these young people have done their research. They seen the constant barrage of bagage from the Clinton. No more.

Shame on you for trying to say that our young people are non-experienced. These young people have witnessed the most change in several centuries. They care, and they are engaged and that's a good thing.

Raphael   April 18th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Obama can bring the country together. Clinton could lose Pennsylvania if Obama keeps moving forward.
I hope Obama agrees to debate her again, but the format of the debate should be changed. Only substantive issues should be discussed. I don't want to hear about sniper fire, flag lapels, or Reverend Wright. I would like to know what the candidates stand for.
However, I am hoping that Obama will wrap this up. He is the voice of a new generation. If superdelegates sitting in their ivory tower offices like Clinton better, then the Democratic Party will go down the drain.
It already looks bad when the Democratic Party has less faith in the candidate who is leading by well over 100 superdelegates. I wonder if the frontrunner has ever had fewer superdelegates than the losing candidate, especially by such a biased margin. That's Democratic? It looks like the Communist party to me.

Aaron, ATL   April 18th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Joe at the top of the list sounds a little bitter :-) The polls are really pointless and a ploy to shape public opinion. I think the American people are smart enough to decide for themselves without the subliminal aid of fickle polls. Can everybody to get the facts instead of mentally masturbating on sound bites and headlines when making your decision? (GET THE CONTEXT!!!) If you like Hillary cool, if its Obama, thats cool too but let's be united (if you are a Dem or Rep tired of Bushonomics) come November..... My vote is for OBAMA '08 and yes, I'm bitter-GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! (naw naw naw...LOL...Can that be laid to rest too, good grief listen to the whole sermon and you'll have a different view trust me!)

angie   April 18th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Hillary should consider dropping the race if she wins bellow 10 points.
GO OBAMA GO. come to michigan so that we will have chance to shake your hands.

Jonathan Swift   April 18th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Just for informational purposes- in case anyone cares- the difference between the Gallup and Newsweek results is that the Gallup poll result mentioned is a tracking poll which looks at trends, rather than a single day or two, and Obama has been consistently ahead of Clinton. In a tracking poll a far greater number of people questioned over a longer time period. Gallup also has a daily poll, the one yesterday had Obama up by 7%. So Obama is ahead by all three measures.

Rachel   April 18th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

As an observer from Canadqa – Obama, Obama, Obama – all the way! You Billary supporters are really tacky, just like her pundits.

Nelly   April 18th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

I don't pay attention to polls anymore. Besides, Hillary supporters are too busy working to participate in polls. That's ok as long as they are able to get out and vote in the primary.

Go Hillary!

Angela   April 18th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Polls are just sloppy estimates that some new agencies use to try to call the contest before it's over. The operable word here is SLOPPY.

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

A True black American- you have also just answered your own question. Y'all are on a roll tinight!

Ummm   April 18th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

DON'T BELIEVE THE POLLS THEY ARE ALL BS

Mike Trujillo   April 18th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

down with you yuppie freek obama fans

Grif   April 18th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

If I only Knew now, what I knew then... But I don't... Different, but still the same.... Program's..... Control most of us these day's. So much of it..

A True black American   April 18th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Al it is Obama that is an idiot and stupid combined how come CNN posted your useless comment and continually delete mine.USELESS CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gary   April 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

CHERL FOR HILLARY. YOU GOT THE MORTALITY OF A TOAD. YOUR BRAIN IS WARPED WITH WOARTS. YOU TALK JUST LIKE YOUR CANIDATE O.B.

Charles   April 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

In the words of the great Don King only in america, can the loser to the worst president in the last fifty years, be the front runner today with what is happened in OUR country. To vote for Bush #3 you deserve to pay 4.00 dollars Gallon of gas or more!!!!

Githinji   April 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

what happened to the Clintons Machine?

JOHN   April 18th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I JUST SAW A POST THAT SAID THE MEDIA IS BIAS AGAINST HILLARY. OMG. 50 MIN. OF CRAP BY ABC, THAT WASN'T A DEBATE IT WAS A CROSS EXAM. HILLARY WILL WIN? HILLARY WILL WIN WHAT? RISE HILLARY RISE, LOL YOU MEAN LIE HILLARY LIE. YOU MUST WONDER WHY BILL WANTS IN THAT WHITE HOUSE SO BAD. HILLARY SAD " THERE WAS PEACE AND THAT THE 90'S WERE GREAT. OK BUT THE 90'S WERE ALSO FULL OF MONICA, LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, JENNIFER, PAULA, BROADDRICK, JUST IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT'S THE LADY BILL RAPED. SHE WAS ON HANNITY TALKING ABOUT THE 90'S. HOW ABOUT WHITEWATER, TRAVELGATE AND PAUL VS CLINTON. WOW.

Larry Freeman   April 18th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I can't resist saying this.

Is a "CNN average," the same as a statistical average.

After all (19+2)/2 = 11

So, there's no reason that I can see to call out a "CNN average" rather than just saying "average."

-Larry

Kirt   April 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

As an Independent, Senator Clinton will get my vote and if the Democrats follow past mistakes as I believe they will, then I will support Senator McCain to the end. I have already experienced one president that promised change and uniting the country and Washington and I will never fall for that line again. In addition, it is sad that I have to watch Fox News to hear equal criticism of both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama.

Nader will get ~10%   April 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

So, McCain will continue his Vietnam's war in Iraq

North Carolina   April 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

All one has to do is look at the ownership of the outlet in which the polls were printed. The Washington Post owns Newsweek and has a content agreement with MSNBC, which blatantly supports Obama. Can you say "conflict of interest?" Sure, I knew you could.

Githinji   April 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

how comes i always get thi!!!!
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Sharon Minnesota   April 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hillary was ahead in super delegates by 22 and she picked up 2 more today. After the primaries, she will be way ahead in both delegates, super delegates and popular votes.

If you count Michigan and Florida right now, you can pack up old Obama's samsonite bags right now and send him back to Chicago.

Go Hillary 08

Itamar   April 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hillary forever!!! She's the best one for President!!

Frosty   April 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

What do you mean two stories? He leads her in both polls...it looks like one story to me.

YWC   April 18th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

GO OBAMA GO!!!!! ALL YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS DON'T CRY LITTLE BABIES. I WILL GIVE YOU A DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEXT PACIFIER.

Githinji   April 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Well, what happened to The Clinton Machine so divine that there were prediction that Obama will be just disappear, I think the Obama machine is better than Clinton and it can beat the GOP, thats the facts America!

nash evis   April 18th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

obama is the One , who will bringh America together my respect for tha men he have something special (honesty)
Canada.

taylor   April 18th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

wow...this is really exciting...i am an observer,outside the usa,i do not back any of these candidates.but in the last two weeks i cannot believe the steps that the clinton campaign has taken.it's like they are trying to win no matter how much it hurt's the party...wow.

Mariann Pepitone   April 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

David: I agree with you about Hillary. What person that loves this country would vote for a candidate that went to a racist church with a pastor that is anti-american, racist and hates white people. Obama is just using the white people for his own advantage and the college kids should wake up to this fact. Obama is in it to make history like MLK made history and his mother had him read books on MLK when he was young. The presidency is second because he already knows he isn't capable on day one. I cannot understand the white people of this country that would vote for Obama after hearing the debate and George bringing out the close friends of Obama who went underground for years over a bomb. He has the worst background of any candidate that ever ran for the office of president in this country and its mainly the peoples fault for giving him the vote. Those people cannot love this country if they vote for him.

A True black American   April 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I just heard that CNN's website has been attacked . I indeed give cudos to the person responsible for that . I pray for more and more attacks that will even finally shut out CNN and its wickedness. The most controversial broadcasting station on earth. A very useless and of no value station. How can you arrogant people in CNN be against a woman that meant well for this country???????????????? just because of the dollars you are pocketing but mind you God in heaven has risen up to fight for America and liberate it from your grip. Please if you are the one attacking CNN please do more attack their websites pour virus all over their programs.God is against you CNN his judgement is coming upon you.AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

PA Latina -"RISE HILLARY RISE". Sounds like you are summoning Satan ( El Diablo) , oh wait, I guess you are. My bad.

Bob   April 18th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Statistics can be used to prove anything. 15% of all people know that.

Bryan   April 18th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Susan MO for HRC: Get real. If you want to support HRC then that is your right but to do so based on the comment that Obama has been the critical one? That's about the funniest/saddest thing I have read in a long time.

Marc Tacoma, Wash   April 18th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Cheryl for Hillary, I knew you would join us. Go Cheryl.

Obama/Cheryl 08

gary   April 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

CANDANCE. YOUR JUST AS TWISTED MINDED AS THE REST OF YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS. HE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR THIS COUNTRY. WOW ,HE WORK FOR CHURCH COMMUNTIE'S. THATS WHERE HE SHOULD STAY. HE CAN BE A PREACHER. HE SURE HAS THE SMOOTH TALK FOR IT.

Whitecrow   April 18th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Its kinda of scary to see how a cnadiadate can stir up the young vote and then have that youth determine our future. Not that there is anything wrong about it since it IS democratic, but most people with life expereince can see right through Obamas words. Eloquence and dleivery style is ALL it takes for young americans to come out in dorves for this guy. His postions are not substancialy different than Hillary's, the difference betwen the tow is that one of them has a HISTORY of acting on their ideas and the other one only TALKS about them. Wake up! He is an ELITIST far left liberal!!! In fact the MOST liberal senator, do you realize what golden oppurtunity for the democratic party we are going to screw up by swinging the pendulum all the way to the other EXTREME.

gary   April 18th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

You O.B. supporters and clinton haters dont let go do you? Is being young now days make you cruel and dumb founded? O.b. has done nothing but brought out alot of haters. He has brought division , hate and race. This race is looking more rigged everyday toward him. ED CALLAERT . You must be one of the hatefull youth. HRC is in here until the end ,get used to it. You O.b. supporters are so sure he is going to be leader ,just like he is. Dont count your Obama's before they hatch. We dont need a greenhorn in office. There isn't no time for on job training. Go HRC.

Lynn D   April 18th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

The only poll that matters is the one where people vote on primary day. Senator Obama's supporters have been trying to make people believe that Senator Clinton is not truthful but if you read articles about her work in the Senate, Senator Clinton is complimented favorably across the isle. I don't think that she would be held in such high regard if she was not truthful. Most politicians stretch or embellish the truth in one way or another to try to convince people to vote for them. Senator Clinton has to be permitted to defend herself. She needs to be permitted to compare herself to Senator Obama. Senator Obama's sarcastic tone turned me off yesterday. Especially when it appeared he may have given the finger to Senator Clinton and also when he brushed his shoulders. This type of behavior just turned me off. It is not becoming of a candidate for the highest office in the world. In addition, Senator Clinton had to endure tough questions in previous debates. It was time for Senator Obama to be questioned as such. All of the questions about Ayers, Rezko, and Rev. Wright are valid questions. Oh, CNN, Senator Clinton received 3 endorsements today, too, but I didn't see them mentioned on your show or website. Did you not know about them? Senator Clinton has many supporters. My husband, my children and I are proud to say we support this very wonderful woman who has dedicated 35 years of her life to our great nation.

Gabriel   April 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

CNN Polls do not count unfortunately as it is biased. Ted Turner is sadly missed.!

As to the DC and democratic party (i am registered Democrat) it is really sad that once again it is going to be its own worst enemy.

So much for 'change' and 'positive leadership' the very people who are the pall bearers of this mantra are the old cronies who created the mess. YES Pall Bearers is what i meant to say because its a funeral that the Democratic Party is going to.

candace for obama   April 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Hillary comes out to the media and tells alot of bold face lies and says "Oh I made a mistake and got the facts mixed up". How on earth can she call Obama an elitist, He has done physical work not just for black but all across the board. He has lived the same things that he wants to change in America and unite EVERYONE. Mccain is just as pitiful as George W Bush, go to colorofchange.com and look up Dr. Martin Luther King and John Mccain you will see who this racist monster really is. And Hillary wants to throw salt at Obama for Rev. Wright well did you all see the pictures of her and Bill with the same man? KEEP IT REAL VOTE FOR A MAN WHO SAYS WHAT HE MEANS AND MEANS WHAT HE SAYS.
OBAMA 08'

Al   April 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Hillary needs to back down now. She must be stupid to believe that she can still get more delegates then Obama.
I have a great suggestion for McCain. Let us send him where he may fit in perfectly well. Let us send him to Iraq for 100 years. He may not live that long but just in case he does, then we do not need to renew his permit.

Mariann Pepitone   April 18th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

For all your commentors: Obama couldn't unite two shoe laces together. Where would he get the brains to work with. Obama wouldn't know what to do from day one. However he could get help from Ayers, Ayres, Farrakhan, Richard or maybe the famous Pastor Wright. After all they are his close friends even though Pastor Wright is anti-american, a racist like Obama and Hates white people. Don't kid yourself Obama doesn't like white people like you think If you think so you are the dumbest of the dumb. He was raised to be racial by his mother who had him read books on black people only. But this generation of boozers and druggers are so lame they can't see the handwriting on the wall.

Jim   April 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

How come you don't state who leads in the Gallup poll? I think we all know the reason. Maybe a request should be made to investigate CNN for violation of the Finegold McCain act. The part that makes it illegal to use resources in trying to sway an election.

Sally Martinez   April 18th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I don't think so! Hillary will prevail.

Obama is not to be trusted! Do we want a Pimp and Rev. Wright in the White House? Obama has way too much baggage and a hidden agenda!

christine   April 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

ALL THESE SUPERDALEGATES SHOULD DECIDE NOW BECAUSE NOW OBAMA IS BEING HAMMERED BY MCCAIN, ROMNEY, HILLARY, AND BILL AND PART OF THE MEDIA TOO THESE DEMOCRATS NEED TO STEP UP NOW SO THAT IT CAN BE OBAMA AND MCCAIN, THIS SUPERDELEGATE BUSINESS NEED TO CHANGE WE ARE TIRED OF THIS IF IT WAS OBAMA BEHIND HE COULD HAVE DROPPED OUT LONG BACK THESE SUPERDELEGATES WOULD HAVE TOLD HIM TO DROP OUT, THE PROBLEM IS THEY ARE OWNED BY THE CLINTONS YOU SEE SAME OLD POLITICS WE WANT CHANGE TO THAT

Rowena   April 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

For America's sake, I hope you will all quit insulting each other. In the mean while, this old white woman votes for Obama, because she believes he is best for the job. All this animosity isn't good for any of us, but then, don't let that stop any of you. You can use all that hate to keep you warm when you can't afford to heat your cardboard box, after you lose your home, lose your job, lose your kids in war, and lose the rest of your tax dollars fighting civil wars in the Middle East. But keep that hate and those ridiculous insults going, so you can feel spitefully satisfied in the unemployment line.

Steve   April 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Funny thing is, I support Bush. I agree with his reasons for the war. I agree with his taking action where Clinton did not. But there is no way i'm voting for McCain. Or Billary. GOBAMA!

CoryBee   April 18th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

According to Survey USA today, Hillary still holds a double digit lead in Pennsylvania.

James   April 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

The bottomline is that Obama is still leading. It does not matter the poll that we go with. I will also like to add that Hillary and Obama are both great candidates.

Lala Lakewood, WA   April 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I'm just curious to see what happens Tuesday in Penn. Do you think the OBAMA-RAMA will pull an UPSET and run-over Hillary ? Maybe he'll beat her by 2%.

Key West Sun   April 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Truth is truth, Obama will never be president, he will not answer the questions, if he answers he loses, if he doesn’t he loses. The man goes to a church that believes in BLT that will not be accepted by the majority of the country and now he is talking policy with William Ayres a known domestic terrorist.
He can spin all he wants, but the more he does the worse he looks. The golden child is starting to rust, if he get the nomination the republicans will hit him with all this and he will dissolve. He lost the last debate because of spinning the answers, now the press is letting him spin his bad showing into a win. This man wants to talk to world leaders and make judgments for this nation from those meetings. He couldn’t figure out Rev Wright in 20 years, so we should trust his judgment after a 2-day talk with Iran. Give me a break, this man is not even a good senator, we need a leader not a new Rev Ike.
Start using google, learn the truth, and put down the cool aid.
Remember: Ignorance is curable.
Stupidity is terminal

T WRIGHT   April 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

THESE DEBATES ARE A JOKE.

I KNOW WHAT I'D SAY IF I WERE OBAMA TO THESE STUPID QUESTIONS.

al   April 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

mama for obama: Obama has outspent Hillary and the one with the money is the bigger "machine" in politics. Still Hillary is holding her ground with poise. Those who say her campaign is "negative" have not been around politics for very long.
The Obama bubble has burst because of his blunders. (plus momentum dies quick in poitics!) His campaign was run on "judgement" – ie. Iraq and inspirational words. Now that those have run out he is the weaker candidate. But we will have to see for the ACTUAL VOTES to come in to see that.

Jim   April 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Let's see, partisan Newsweek, or independent Gallup...hmmm.

JKan   April 18th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I think Gallup is more credible polling organization.

I never trust other MANIPULATED polls!

Democrats Are What's Left   April 18th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

No Clinton supporter will like any poll that goes in the direction of Obama. They believe nothing, not even election results.

If all of the polls have Clinton getting her butt beat, chances are, she's getting her butt beat.

Dancing on the head of a pin   April 18th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Well they let's see what happens now that she's bashed the MoveOn.org people.

Ed Callaert   April 18th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

The Clintons....HillBilly...are the essence of old-time, back room,arm twisting, negative campaigning, selfish politics...please America, throw them out...Ed

JKan   April 18th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Bush's 8 years have wiped out the wisdom from the DNC leaders. They have become so dumb that they have forgotten what 'EXPERIENCE' means. And when Clinton's friends switch sides, well, do NOT ever trust them. They will not hesitate to destroy the country when it comes to their ambitions (professional and financial)!

Would you ever respect 'Judas'?

Hiallry or McCain, '08!!!

annie   April 18th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

every poll, every delegate count, every popular vote, they are all different. Beginning to think the poll takers make up the polls for their favorite candidate.

cheekbrown   April 18th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

The polls are interesting, but Super Tuesday III will tell the tale.

Obama, the next president of the United States.

PA Latina   April 18th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

RISE HILLARY RISE......Maya Angelo

Terry   April 18th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

If Hillary does not get the nomination or is not asked to serve as VP on Obama's ticket, I hope she runs as a third-party candidate! That would really make things interesting in this race!

David   April 18th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hillary will win. She is the better candidate and will help America in a challenging and changing international environment.

Obama is a dreamer, not capable of the position to lead America and lacking reall ability.

HILLARY CLINTON 2008

H Rod   April 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

newsweek's poll is on the money go Obama (yes Obama can in 08)

Angela   April 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Polls schmolls – let the votes speak for themselves – all of the votes in all of the states....

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Charlotte- 6:37PM-" I think it's time to sit down and shut up."
6:38PM- She posts another comment.
Way to flip-flop there girl! Hil-liar-y would be proud.

Gary   April 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Polls are biased all the time. Even Bill Clinton was way below loosing the election but he won! Same with HILLARY! Look, the polls will shift when she wins PA big time!

Nanc, MN   April 18th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

No thanks on the poll noise, torture statistics enough and they will say exactly what you want them to say. I'd much rather trust my gut feeling that is screaming no to Obama.

lonny, seattle   April 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Carol from MO..
YOU are not the USA.
You seem to have such a great time bashing Obama. I think its obvious you are a Republican trying to stir up trouble.
If your not then what are you thinking??
Do you really want McBush continuing this great countries downfall ala the Romans?
Vote Democratic and get off your high horse of pride.
If Obama wins the nod who do you think SHE will vote for??
Obama of course. Im sure she would be very upset if her supporters didnt do the same.

Chris   April 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Hillary's Pennsylvania lead is shrinking since the debate. Highest at 5 % . Another poll at 3%

Obama has the right mind set and cleaner record than any politician. He will win because the people of pennsylvania want change. Why would they elect someone who has been promised them and not delivered for the last 16 years.

Obama will win Pennsylvania. Get on the winning team.

Holly   April 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Is Hillary really Bi-Polar ?

Johnny   April 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Smart. well-informed people who want better for America are for Obama.... the rest are for Shril-LIAR-y

CoryBee   April 18th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

This is why I don't believe in polls. Let all the people voter and their voices heard, including Michigan and Florida! C'mon Obama, what are you afraid of, be a Man and let all of us vote!

Howie Wolfson   April 18th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

The ONLY polls that MATTER are the ones that show HILLARY to be in the lead – and therefore, NONE of these polls MATTER!

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   April 18th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Stella M. Rice. Good for you. You sound like a very intelligent and thoughtful person...... NOT!!!

Please give me 10 good reasons why you will vote for McCain. Not why you won't vote for Obama but 10 things that McCain will do for the average working man if he becomes president. Thank you.

Paul   April 18th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

These polls have shown Hillary way behind, but she came back strong defying any polls.

Hillary will be our Nominee and she can win the White House.

Obama is no longer electable, too many mistakes have shown that he is not a weak but also an unexperienced candidate

Hillary-08!!

sarah   April 18th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Hillary has lost my vote by her harsh hateful campaign. I am so dissapointed in her, but I will support Barack in the fall.

John Smith   April 18th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Who really cares at this time:

Hillary would need well over 50 plus more delegates and well over 50,000 plus popular votes to even think of "pulling close" to Obama.

The facts remain, unless of course you flunked high school math, each time Hillary's numbers increase, Obama's will increase at a similar rate. Given that he is ahead in all areas, how is Hillary ever going to pull this off without "buying" the votes of the superdelagtes with her $109 million?

Some of us hope that if Hillary pays for the votes, she will have enough money left to pay a month's rent (or mortage) for each of her active middle-low income supporters as well. Otherwise, I do not see why they are wasting so much of their time on a losing candidate!

Sharon Minnesota   April 18th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Opinions and polls will change again and again. So, let's keep on keeping on with this primary run for the democratic nominee. After all, it's keeping you in business.

I'm sure your CNN bias didn't affect your manipulation of the polls you averaged out. After watching todays reports on Blitzer's show, I do believe that CNN has gone off the deep end with it's propaganda about the Obama advantage.

I just don't trust anything CNN has to say anymore. I'm going to call Dish Network and ask them to switch to FOX. At least we know they exagerate and don't pretend to be a balanced news network.

ABC's debate is the only show I've seen lately that has anything to do with the truth at all. I love Charlie and George.

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   April 18th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Susan in MO you are so funny. You are now voting for Hilary because Obama is so critical!!!!

Geez!! You can vote for who you want but please don't tell us why if you can't be honest. (In fact that must be it.... you are also a habitual liar and can see Hilary in you).

bo   April 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

can you people read? this is a poll among DEMOCRATS, who have already lost this election for themselves by choosing obama.

looks like another 100 years of war...but at least mccain will do the right thing for ALL people and won't make decisions based on political gain. and at least he isn't talking about invading iran and pakistan like obama is.

mccain leiberman '08

Tom,des moines   April 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

PEOPLE,IT TIME FOR WHITE PEOPLE VOTE FOR WHITE CANDIDATE.

HUSSEIN OBAMA CAN HAVE ALL THE BLACK VOTE ALL HE WANT.

Lincoln Hunt   April 18th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

All these Obama and Clinton supporters come on here and tell us all how they are going to take their toys and go home if the other wins the nomination. Just checking, but I thought you had to be 18 to vote. These supporters seem fresh out of kindergarten.
Honestly, though. Is anyone even listening anymore? All anyone is doing is shouting past each other so loud that nothing the other says comes close to registering.
WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME SIDE FOLKS! LETS GET PAST THE LITTLE THINGS THAT SEPARATE US AND FOCUS ON THE THINGS THAT WE CAN DO BETTER TOGETHER!
Just my two cents, I think I'm in the minority, though.

Melissa   April 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Seriously, can't we wait four days for the PA primary? Enough with the polls, the votes will be counted soon enough. Oh yeah, by the way, Clinton picked up 3 superdelegates today. CNN? Care to report that? Yeah, I guess not.

Grif   April 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

If I knew now, what I should have known then! But I didn't! If I knew then, what I know now. But I didn't... All you have is you're own experience to contest any Election... I wish you well little one's, it's you're world now.....

Garret, Los Angeles   April 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

People – don't cut off your nose to spoil your face. The stakes are too high right now for America. We can't send hope onto a sinking ship. We have to get the most experienced people on board to save it. Clinton 2008! and 2012!

Sohrab Saberi   April 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

im the unprecedent hate mccain

Chill Out   April 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Easy there Joe......your racism is showing again. You must be one of Gov. Ed Rendell's constituents.

Natalia   April 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

ANYONE BUT OBAMA!!!!!!

EuroQ   April 18th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Who really wants change? Do Americans want change? I don't think so, from the sound of some of the bloggers we are still living in the 1920's. Every place but America is changing, whether for good or indifferent, Americans may as well be under a commmunist regimen. We have allowed the same set of American's to run this country since it's inception. Change happens with new and innovative ideas and someone bold enough to implement them. I think the younger generation has it right. Change is immanent and Obama represents that change.

Obama 08..

Peter   April 18th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Newsweek hasn't had any real credibility for a while but this is ridiculous even for them.

JAZZ   April 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

The only poll that matters is the one after closing time the day of the election. Always remember opinion polls can be manipulated by the phrasing of the question and sample size/content/location.
Hillary is TOO LEGIT to QUIT!!

Chris   April 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

"Clinton will win.

Obama has ruined himself being so critical."

Clinton has been negative for since February and your calling Obama critical? He has let everything slide from Bosnia to Columbia whereas Hillary has been attacking every word and gesture regardless of the context. She is using divisive politics to attack her own party.

Win at all costs or throw your own party under the bus...

MO   April 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

As for Robert Reich, He is looking for job because his broke. nobody buy his book, Market place on NPR don't pay much, and teaching does not give him enough money. If you listen to him lately, you will realise he out of touch and he is looking way to be notice. Well, we don't want his edorsement, they are try to get behind the winner. were was he in april 2007?

Ron   April 18th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

IF YOU POLL IN A PREDOMENENTLY CLINTON AREA CLINTON WILL LEAD. IF YOU DO THE SAME FOR OBAMA LIKE RESULTS IF CNN IS IN CHARGE OF THE POLLS CLINTON MIGHT AS WELL GO HOME DO PEOPLE TRUST POLLS NO

slim   April 18th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

don't worry he will lose in november. did anmyone watch that debate the other night? OBAMA WAS CLUELESS!!!! he only got where he is because the voters chose who they see as not belonging to the establishment. but at the detriment of experience and knowledge? obama will be the next bush, not mccain. i always voted dem in the past but no way in hell can i vote for obama.

mccain leiberman '08

Tee   April 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Susan MO -Get over it . You are backing al liar and a loser.

Michael   April 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

"By the way CNN — Clinton got three superdelegates today — 2 from NJ and one from Ohio. GO BIG BLUE STATES FOR CLINTON. Obama does not beat McCain in those states but Clinton does — must be a bunch of typical white people — they are all racists you know — those who don't vote for the Messiah."

Where is the proof Joe? Seems like speculation..mere speculation

Chris in Va.   April 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Joe, do you have your wife's permission to be on line? She obviously told you how to vote.

Ron   April 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

YOU CAN MAKE UP ALL THE SILLY REHTORIC YOU WANT TO DEFEND OBAMA RE THE ABC DEBATE THE FACT AS ALWAYS ARE THERE WHEN IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT HIS RAISING THE CAPITAL GAIN TAX WAS CONTRARY TO A FORMULA THAT SHOWED LOWERING IT PRODUCED MUCH MORE REVENUE HE WAS LOST FOR AND ANSWER LIKEWISE WHEN ASKED ABOUT HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH AYERS HE TRIED TO MISSLEAD THE VIEWERS PRETENDING HE HARDLY KNEW HIM WHEN IT'S DOCUMENTED FACT THAT THEY LIVED IN THE SAME NEIBOURHOOD AND AYERS EVEN GAVE A CAPAIGN PARTY FOR HIM AND DONATED TO HIS CAMPAIGN WHEN HE FIRST RAN FOR SEN.HIS INABILITY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IN A CREDIBLE WAY IS WHAT MADE HIM LOOK BAD NOT THE FORMAT

Dick in Sioux Falls   April 18th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I hope the national electorate is more intelligent and politically savvy than I fear it is.
Obama has been so hard hit by Debate questioners, Hillary and Pat Buchanan in his critical column today, that I fear people will forget what this campaign is all about, and that the polls will fail to take all of the negative junk into account. If Hillary doesn't win Pennsylvania by 20 points or so after all of the Obama-bashing at the last minute, I will be surprised.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 18th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

DEMOCRATS WE ALL KNOW A DEMOCRAT WILL WIN WHETHER IT'S HILLARY OR OBAMA REGARDLESS OF POLLINGS. STAY FOCUSED ON THE REAL PRIZE WHICH IS A DEMOCRAT FOR PRESIDENT. THINK ABOUT IT.

Now for Obama   April 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Any way you try to spin it, Obama wins :)

A.M. Saqib   April 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

We have had recently so many surprises regarding polls that it is not even funny. Nevertheless keep on polling; one has to have something to do anyways.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

Anon   April 18th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

How many pieces of gold? If there is a god, let's hope there is help for America, because with people like that America needs all the help it can get.

AJM   April 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I just want to make an important point:

If Hillary Clinton steals the nomination from Barack Obama, Obama needs to hold public rallies in New York, Illinois and Washington asking for an explanation as to why he didn't get the nomination considering that he has more Pledged Delegates, has won almost twice as many states as Hillary and is leading in the Popular Vote.

Imagine if the Superdelegates overturned the will of the voters and ignored the pledged delegates, how would you feel if you were in Barack Obama's position?

An Obama Supporter from England,

AJM.

MW Los Angeles   April 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Amen to 'The Dude'!!!

By the way, Obama received 3 endorsements too! Nunn, Boren, and Reich. Isn't it funny how so many long time Clinton friends have backed Obama!! Nah, nah, nah!! Can we stick out our tongues? lol

As the Dude says, grow up JOE

OBAMA 08 – Yes We Can

MD   April 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Let's see. Now we average polls just to give a little more life to Hillary's doomed campaign?

I think the time has come for polling to become illegal. Polls are no more than a way for each camp to sling mud at each other. Time and again it was proved in this primary that polls do not reflect the results in a meaningful way.

Susan MO   April 18th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Go to factscheck.com and you would never vote or HRC

Go Obama 08

Ophy O   April 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I really think the democrats should own up to the fact that Obama is the better of the two. Clinton is a good girl but Obama is better. Of course in the 'areas' where the guy does not have adequate expertise, he'll surround himself with the best in them. It's time to stand up and face the truth (reality)!!!

k   April 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

HRC 2008

Obama = Bush...stuttering, clueless, and unable to articulate any strategy or plan...

Peter of Oregon   April 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is dishonest, and puts her ambition ahead of what's best for the American people.

Americans are beginning to realize this.

The polls reflect the will of the people.

Obama '08

Susan MO   April 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

We are not strongly for Obama. Clinton lost our vote with all the lies and negative campaigning.

We are joining the OBAMA train before it's too late

OBAMA 08

k   April 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

GO All the way Hillary!

Who cares what the polls say. HRC still has more then a shot in the dark to nab this nomination. We have already had one president who can't answer up front questions, can't verbalize specifically any plans, strategies, or can't even explain somthing as simple as why he constantly stumbles and rambles when he answers anything. I'd prefer his wife ran then him...at least she is specific and speaks to the point.

Hillary is a much better choice...I think some people have drank to much hater-ade ;)

MOVE ON dot ORG   April 18th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Obama rocks! What are the superdels waiting for? Are they just gonna sit back and relax while Billary keeps eating away at the dems chance at the white house?

Jacqueline   April 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I'll take either one!
Obama 08 & 12

charlene   April 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

this is regards to joe , keep on saying things like that it helps Obama Makes us hate clinton more you racist

Ross in MD   April 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

So all polls agree Obama is doing better than Clinton. Why the confusion?

noemi in los angeles   April 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

We cannot trust polls, people can lie to skew the results, people! We can only base our answers in actual election and vote count... if that's accurate in itself!

One thing is for sure, Obama is going to be our next President!!!!!

Hillary is annoying and we're tired of hearing her talk nonsense-nonissues...

and McSame does not know what he talks about.... grandpa McSame should just retire.

Obama 08

AZM   April 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Hang tough Hillary... things are starting to come into the light on Obama... the longer you go the better it's going to get. Hold fast through the storm... never give it up, no matter how bad Dean wants to take votes from the people!

Democracy can prevail... Let every vote count!

Never give up.... Never surrender! The tide is turning... the truth will set you free.

Janice   April 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hillary will Never win .

All Hillary knows how to do is lie or whine or blame other people.

I'll vote for no one except for Obama.

Hillary, go back on your meds !

Get your facts right   April 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Joe, get your facts right. Polls show that either one of the candidates will beat McCain in NJ. And OH is a swing state and can go either way so you can't say Hillary will beat McCain nor can I say Obama will beat McCain in OH. And if you're counting superdelates from Ohio you better chalk a few points on the board for you boy Obama. You must be a Hillary supporter, giving partial truth and false truth.

Cala   April 18th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I think Gallup is more credible polling organization, however national polls are meaning less at this point of the race.

Noel Bynum, Winston Salem, NC   April 18th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Polls are nothing. End of story.

Charlotte   April 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I don't believe people are truthful in a poll. I'll wait for the real results. People will not admit, in public, they have a racial bone in their bodies. Come November, in the privacy of a little cardboard box, the truth will be told. Obama, and the company he keeps will be in the backs of people minds, and in a split second, they will decide.

The Dude   April 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Joe, I think it's funny that you refer to 18 year olds as slobering kids in diapers, yet you are the one acting like a child. I'm 21, and I have more sense than you.

Stop the fighting!

ANYONE BUT MCCAIN '08!

John, VA   April 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

This is one more reason for polls to be considered simply a scam

mama for obama   April 18th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

the clinton machine is hugeeeeeeee
huge
will make its own polls.................look how they have gotten away with lies.. so why should they not get away with more lies in the polls,

mm, which book are we reading, bill's or hill's
or billary?
mmm
are under fire ??
or are we under 35 , 15, 16, years of experience which one is it??
since Clinton has stated we the people dont matter or count,
i guess polls dont count
mmm

Eunice, Maryland   April 18th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

So what? Who cares? Obama is still not going to win.

Charlotte   April 18th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

The news media will again elect our next President. I am betting it will be John McCain. I'm turning off the news. I am tired of everyones opinions, polls, etc. I think it's time to sit down and shut up.

After all you work for the people who have the money and the power. In the end who really decides.

Stella M. Rice, Carbondale, Il 63903   April 18th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Well, if Obama does get the nominee, I don't care how many people endorse him, I shall vote for McCain – even though I've always voted democratic -if Mrs. Clinton becomes the nominee, she'll definitely get my vote -.

mark   April 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

viva obama

Grif   April 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Just to keep, "Hillary on Board"... These tactics went out with King's!!
Wecome to you're apperance in The Court of King's.... Jump Hillary...,
They are walking all over you.... She is just another:::: Woman....
You are not! You are just one of many Women.....Still! You Decide...

Real people for real man.   April 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Yes we can! yes we can! yes we can beat anyone at anytime.

Susan MO   April 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Clinton will win.

Obama has ruined himself being so critical.

The polls are not all the opinions of our USA

Obama lost our vote.

Now Strongely for Hillary Clinton :)

Chuck in Oregon   April 18th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Maybe the negative tactics are back firing on Sen Clinton. Who knows those polls sometimes are quite deceptive and misleading.

donna4hillary   April 18th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

the polls mean absolutley nothing. everyone who has ever done any research knows that a true representation calls for a hell of alot more than calling 1000 people in one area, who are of one race, of one gender, of one income etc. sometime around 11 pm on the 22cd we will see just how inaccurate the polls have been. the polls are just something for the news casters to talk about and to try to analyze.

Venus   April 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Take your polls and go roll some-where! We want Obama!
It's time for HillBillBush to leave town! There's a new kid in town and he is not coming to play!

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   April 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I AM FOR HILLARY BUT WHEN I TYPE OBAMA COMES OUT.

GO OBAMA GO ( I MEAN GO HILLARY. JUST GO HOME)

I AM JUMPING ON THE OBAMA'S TRAIN.

OBAMA 08

Bob   April 18th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Uh Huh, yeah right. If you have twenty polls you get twenty different answers. You want to guage American opinion? Read these blogs. The American people are revolted by the despicable campaign the Clintons have waged and have truly come to loath them.

Anonymous   April 18th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

The story must be somewhere in between. But Obama is the winner, no doubt.

Obama 08

Elisabeth   April 18th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Wish-thinking CNN!

Richard   April 18th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

LOL. This just shows how you can't trust polls. Let's just wait and see the actual results shall we?

d   April 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Ahh...

Who cares...finish this game...make that guy the nominee..send him to the war zone to fight with that oldie...enough is enough...

Ardnuas   April 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

PA voters KNOW a winner!!!!Obama wants to unite us, Clintons wants to divide and destroy the democratic party...plus the CLINTONS
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Michael   April 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Just as long as Obama is ahead of Hillary, that's all that matters to me.

Obama 2008

Sue   April 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Hang in there America. We have to believe in change..Obama 08

Jack in ND   April 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

It's probably somewhere in between, though I can believe it's easily a double digit lead. More than one poll now gives Obama a modest lead in Indiana.

And after Pennsylvania, with North Carolina comfortably in his favor, he can focus all his energies on Indiana.

joe   April 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I love the polls. How about the one where they polled African Americans and Obama was ahead...was this one 18 year olds still in diapers slobbering over their cult leader?

By the way CNN - Clinton got three superdelegates today - 2 from NJ and one from Ohio. GO BIG BLUE STATES FOR CLINTON. Obama does not beat McCain in those states but Clinton does - must be a bunch of typical white people - they are all racists you know - those who don't vote for the Messiah.

jw, canadian,ok   April 18th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I'm not sure I'd call the fat lady just yet.

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