April 22, 2008
Posted: 09:32 PM ET

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 Four-year-old Cassandra Savukinas attends a campaign event in Philadelphia.
Four-year-old Cassandra Savukinas attends a campaign event in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (CNN) – Camp Clinton, buoyed by its Pennsylvania victory, plans to take what worked here and take it on to Indiana and North Carolina.

Spokesman Mo Elleithee held a gaggle with reporters a short time ago. He said that said heading into the May 6 contests, the campaign would continue to push the themes that Hillary Clinton is the most equipped to be commander-in-chief and to lead the economy into recovery. He said the campaign would continue to raise questions about Sen. Barack Obama’s ability to beat Sen. John McCain in the fall.

Elleithee said Obama has built-in advantages in both North Carolina and Indiana, which he dubbed a “battleground.” Indiana’s proximity to Illinois makes him a known entity in much of that state and North Carolina boasts a large African-American population.

“There’s still a long way to go until a nominee is decided,” Elleithee said, noting the campaign feels very good about the upcoming contests in West Virginia, Kentucky and Oregon.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


E. C., Houston, Texas   April 22nd, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Hillary Wins because she's the Better Candidate, More Experienced and More Intelligent. She's Ready to Be President.

MB   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Clara   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

I must say I am disgusted by the CNN coverage of this primary! They are totally Pro-Obama and Anit-Clinton. They keep saying "she won't win, and if she does she won't win the super delegates". And they had said that " if she doesn't win popular vote but gets the nomination, that is undemocratic" I would like to remind them that Al Gore got the popular vote but NOT the election ( and while that sucked) it was still democratic!!! Good for Hillary, up by 10 as we speak. I hope she gets the nomination and I hope CNN and their "best political team on tv" gets a big slice of crow pie!!!!! She wins the states that count : NY, PA, FL, CA, MI, OH, NM, etc must I go on and on…Florida and Ohio are the most important for general election!

DoHS Approved to "work and reside in the US"   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Beverly those are the exact reasons as to why it has to be a CLINTON/OBAMA ticket in the fall.

Jim S.   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Hillary. Don't worry about a thing. We Republicans will help you beat Obama and help you get back to your job as a Senator in the fall.

TunnelVision   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

There u go Pennsylvania voting away your future to someone who has tricked u in the past and will trick u in the future. Don't worry America will be the loser

Dr. Mesa   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Oh! That was one of the most ignorant comments I have heard in a while. Please extrapolate the term "racist" when you get a chance. What you meant is prejudice.

Sharon   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

I am an African-American woman. I am 54 years old. Tonight I listened to Terry McAuliffe change the rules of the democratic party at least three times to in an attempt to justify Hillary Clinton's nomination. She is not ahead in pledged delegates, she is not ahead in the popular vote. Should she become the nominee of the party it does not take an advanced degree in physics to know that some lying and cheating will have gotten her there. And for the first time in my life I will not support the democratic party. I truly believe that many in the African-American community feel the same as I do.

Obama still winning!!!   April 22nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

It's OK, we just gotta deal with 3 more months of Hillary lies and deceit, it will all come to light. Obama has nothing to hide. America is smarter than PA -stuck in the Industrial age.

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jr.   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

God bless America;We are going in the right direction now my dear Americans.Hillary are next President with all the big states.

Vig   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

She'll go all the way. She's tough as nails. Which is ALOT more than you can say for Obama

TexasBlackTea   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

jr. - you can not stael this women's right to wind - I agree - she is full of hot air…..Goodness people do some research first about exactly what these candidates stand for and quit relying on the media to tell you. Next thing you know - they will be pulling something else out of Baracks past and personal life to down paly him……..still waiting to read Hillarys senior thesis at her alma mater……..you know the one she had her husband seal………maybe it will shed some light on the whole sniper fire bit…….

Never Obama   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Looks like Annie Oakley shot the BIG Obama off his high horse.

I will never vote for Obama- the cheater.

James   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

My question to CNN is how can you guys expect those republican strategists to offer up an unbiased commentary of a democratic primary?

C.Hart   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Just out of curiousity, how can Sen. Clinton claim the nomination now, without disorienting the majority of the population who voted for Sen. Obama? I think Sen. Obama has to win the nomination because those people, myself included, who voted for him will feel disenfranchised if she wins. I can't vote for her if she doesn't win the popular vote. It will be the 2000 Presidential race all over again.

Ken in Western NY   April 22nd, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Terri Patanus April 22nd, 2008 9:35 pm ET
IT IS TIME TO GIVE TIL IT HURTS TO HILLARY NOW!
I WILL GIVE MY NEXT CHECK TO HER! HILLARY 08

Holy Cow, woman. Get a grip! Why would you give your next check to her? Let her and her husband keep using their own money to fund her campaign. That's money down the tubes! Please don't waste your money. It could really be used for better things - like seeing a psychiatrist !!!

D'Edra   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Why is it that nobody ever says that Hillary is getting the White vote? The White vote is under the guise of the blue-collar voter or the lunchpail voter. When talking about Barack, the African-American vote is always mentioned. Doesn't that sound racist on the part of the journalists?

MJ   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Maybe people are beginning to figure out that Obama is a wienie man who hates women. He only mentions granny to complain about her not being nice. He snubs Hillary and McCaskill had to bail him out. Wienie man.

Bill   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

I suppose CNN is happy about Hillary's win considering they just hired Tony Snow. Might as well wrap up the presidency, put a bow on it, and give it to McCain.

Susan MO   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Hillary is a strong candidate. She is for the people.

Obama?

He rudely insulted the good people of Pennsylvania.

We do not need a president who insults the people.

Strongely for Hillary Clinton

Clinton 08

Elizabeth   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

God help us all. I can't believe anyone that lies with every breath can win a state at all.

If the Democratic Party give the nomination to Hillary or I should say if she steals it — We will vote Republican.

I'm making another donation to Barack Obama. What he Hillary going to do in the morning when she doesn't have enough money to pay the bills!!

Fort Worth, Texas

Send Money   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

The best candidate won.

She would have won the nomination by now were it not for the media hatred of Hillary and the media's infatuation with Obama.

Not to mention the unfair caucus format
and the disenfranchised Fl and Mi voters.

So the nomination is hers, even if Obama wins.

I never vote for the person who steals the nomination.

This is the first time the democrats swiftboated their own BEST candidate. Why? To worship at the feet of Obama.

sand   April 22nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt Job HILLARY!!!!!!!! GO ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE……!!!!

Nancy   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Thank you PA. In my opinion, Obama can not win GE. He is the one dividing the party, and should withdraw. Would like to support the Democratic nom, but if it is Obama, will not vote in GE. This is not a result of being childish, it is my great concern about how inexperienced he is. I do have a question for Obama, which is how will you function in Washington with out playing politics as usual? Futhermore, feel insulted by comments Obama has made and how he minimized the importance of the questions asked in the beginning of this last debate. I feel he knows little of what the folks of America think, feel and really need , but just professes he does.

NObama   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Woo hoo!!! GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Outspent 3-to-1 and STILL won PA!!!

Signed,
"a typical white person"

Nick   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

wow hillary how could you lose such a huge lead in PA. wow!

dsp, Snata Rosa, CA   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Congratulations to Sen. Clinton.

Winning another uneducated and aging state must make you proud. You know, I'm starting to think it is the difference between the have's and have not's. Those who have some intelligence vote one direction, those who don't have intelligence vote another.

Actually, this puts a little "spice" into the mix. I say Sen. Obama starts using Gennifer Flowers, Monica and her stained dress, White Water, the law firm, the lawsuits, etc, etc, etc…. it's not like there is a paucity (look it up Clinton supporters) of dirt.

D. Williams   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

If the nomination is stolen from Obama when it is rightly his, you can bet that Hillary will loose plenty of the black population and John Mccain will win the white house. She is "catty" and she is worse at causing trouble than the news media. She does not like it when her words are twisted but she is quick to dig a knife in to Obama's back. He is such a gentleman as well as refreshing and he is what we need in the white house. It is transparent who the news media is backing even though you all are suppose to be objective in you reporting. Bill and Hillary has really shown who they really are. The mask is off. You all need to stop harping on the african american vote, we are not the only vote that Obama has taken.

liz   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Congratulations to Clinton on your win tonight. What happened to Obama's $8 million on advertising? It did not do him any good. Money cannot buy votes…so ha ha to Obama. We still beat you.

S   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Hillary will be the next president of the united states of America because it is her destiny.

john williams san diego, ca.   April 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

the song was wrong…i guess you can 'hide those lying eyes' at least in Pennsylvania

Missouri Voter   April 22nd, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Go Hillary!!

jeannie N.C.   April 22nd, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Go to bed Keesha……………non-sense

Obama has the lead   April 22nd, 2008 10:14 pm ET

@jr. get your facts straight and come back. Obama has the lead in every area. Hillary is a proven liar with the MI and FL incident. Why do you ignore these facts?

Bill   April 22nd, 2008 10:14 pm ET

What did the Clintons ever bring to the White House and our country other than shame because of Bill's sexual escapades? And PA wants these sleezebags back in the White House?

Obama '08

MJ   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Hurray for Hillary. Obama is a wienie who whines about granny not being nice to him. What about grandpa? Does he only pick on women?

BillT   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

She wins this ONE because of her lies, her distorted comments and her NEGATIVE campaign mission.

It is a win, I will agree with her on that, but that is all it is. In the large scheme of things she is done.

Thank goodness.

Lana, NATIVE AMERICAN CHEROKEE INDIAN   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Keep in mind everyone, Democrats will NOT win North Carolina in general election.

Now, I want to comment on something David Gergen just said (7:02pm pacific time). That the dems risk losing all african-americans from the party. Well, I became a dem 25 years ago or more to be in party that respected all ethnicities. This campaign has painfully shown me that black people (by sadly a large margin-nationwide)are racist, and if they are going to be racist then please leave the dem party, go to the repubs where the racists hang out.
All of my life I have supported african-americans in anything (well,all ethnicities) and I feel betrayed and stabbed in the back.

Now I know cnn will not post this because it is against their guy obama, and borders a little on imflammatory; however, it's nowhere near some of the nasty stuff I read daily on the ticker; and, not to mention what John King said earlier about aspecific area voting for obama because it has a high black population.

tell the truth   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

will she still be behind? The answer is yes. Just one states

Proud to be a Clinton Democrat   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

YES! I just gave $100.00 to Hillary online. GO DONATE TO HILLARY @ HILLARYCLINTON.COM

Hillary 08

Anonymous   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

I am wondering how many Republicans voted for Clinton in Penn. in order to sway this race in McCains favor? My husband, a McCain supporter, voted for Hillary in the Texas primary just to help out McCain. He can't stand her! His point being that McCain may lose against Obama but will destroy Clinton in the fall. Why isn't anyone coming forth with those numbers. I know six other people in my circle that did the same thing. Those numbers add up quick, just listen to RUSH!

jackie ohio   April 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Iam sooooooo tiered of the harsh way people are. the people of PA has spoken. why do OBAMA supporters think that people voted for hillary because they wont vote for a black man. Stop and think of what and how you are protesting the american right to choose. I voted for Hillary because of what she stands for. So Sorry that Obama is only a talker not a doer. Don't fall for his speaches indianna make him give solutions that he speaks of put him to the main test make him give his policy's talk is talk tell me what has he done other then rebuild a small camunity. we all know he hardly voted as a sent at DC so what will he do as president Oh thats right he said he wants to talk with the evil leaders and He can change the for the hope world and change he has the power RIGHT!!!!!!

Chuck Tyler   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Riddle me this–how divisive is this for a party craving to take back the White House after 8 years of Dubya? Will the losing candidate's supporters move to support the winner after August, or will we still be wallowing in asinine comments and petty scrabbling?

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I was and remain a Dennis Kucinich supporter. Obama represented the next best thing for me.

After observing months of Hillary's lies and manipulative posturing and fear mongering, I can say in all honesty that I would rather support McCain in the general election than her.

I don't agree with Sen. McCain's stance on just about anything, but I have infinitely more trust for him to be true to his word. I believe he is an honorable man.

The Clintons and their sleazy lies utterly disgust me..

let's be clear   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Hillary is not damaging Obama's chances in Nov- should he be the nominee.

Obama has damaged himself.

I went from willing to vote to him to I will NEVER ever vote for him- and that happened when he played the race card in SC.

I know that neither of the Clintons is a racist or a bigot. When Obama went negative early in the campaign- he contradicted the message of his own campaign. Plus he ensured a playing field tipped in his favor.

That is cheating. I will never vote for Obama because if he wins, he wins dirty by cheating and by manipulation.

So Hillary is not costing Obama my vote. HE lost my vote by his own actions.

WFSenior   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

GO, GO, GO HILLARY,
EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT WOLF BLITZER, TIM RUSSERT, BRIAN WILLIAMS, KEITH OBERMANN. SORRY MCCAFFERTY……I AM SURE ALL OF YOU WILL CONTINUE TO INSULT HILLARY AND SING THE PRAISES OF YOUR MOST FAVORED OBAMA…..

I HAVE WRITTEN TO MSNBC AND CNN A HUNDRED TIMES DUE TO THEIR BIAS AGAINST HILLARY……WHEN ELECTIONS ARE OVER, REGARDLESS OF THE WINNER, I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THOSE STATIONS…..THAT LEAVES FOX….UGH BUT ITS BETTER THAN THOSE GUYS…..YOU GO GIRL…..AND I AM SENDING YOU MONEY TONIGHT…

Obama has the lead   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

It is comment like this that are scary because you people seem to think this is some funny game. This is our country and our future. You don't read anything or do any research, you vote with your vaginas and your fear and you racism. Nice work. ….."Hillary is the one to make a change and difference in Washington. Her husband cleaned up the last mess our country was left in; now she'll have a bigger mess to deal with and like all women do in their daily lives she'll roll up her sleeves get the job done!"

Straight Talk   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I just can't believe any one would vote for a lier. Must be a few dumb bunny out there. Wow!!!

Bayou Joe   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Joy, Joy, Joy. Hillary stopped the Obama train. America owes you big time. If not you it will be McCain. Two people that love America from day one. U Go Girl.

Between you and me and thegoal post. We invaded the wrong country. Iran presents a bigger danger to the free world than iraq or Afganistan. Iran is the cradle of Muslim hatred towards America and Israel.

karen charlottesville, va   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Hillary is so cool. She's from Arkansas, New York, Chicago and Pennsylvania. I guess we're going to find out she was also raised in North Carolina, Indiana and Puerto Rico. Just a home town gal.

Stop hiLIARY.

Alexandra W   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Senator Obama has earned front runner status and leads in the Gallup polls nationally. Anyone with a beyond Jethro Bodeen ciphering capability or a calculator can determine that it is mathematically impossible for Senator Clinton to overtake Senator Obama, so either the CNN pundits/writers missed a lot of math in school or, worse, they are hoping to confuse and manipulate viewers into changing their opinions.

- From one of the dreaded highly educated, high income voters who can run a company but obviously can't understand the math of pledged delegates + super delegates = nomination

Cruz   April 22nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Great job P.A. What a said day to be a Democrat. P.A.=land of soccer moms and dinosaurs.

Jaya, Montgomery County PA   April 22nd, 2008 10:11 pm ET

As a Pennsylvania Democrat who voted for Obama, I'm ashamed at my state's showing. 70% of voter youth were for Obama, yet they only made up 10% of the overall vote. I fell into that category, and for the second time in my voting experience the young vote barely counted for anything. It's so disheartening that most of the voter turnout was from people who were over 60- people who won't be so adversely affected by social security, environmental issues, the gulf war, and the future of reproductive rights. Obama hasn't faired well with the elderly, and so these results aren't surprising.

Right now, I'm shaking my head, as I feel like PA has turned into Ohio from the 2004 presidential election. As much as I loved Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton's tactics are downright DISGUSTING and manipulative. She's preying upon America's terrorism fear just like the Republicans did in 2004, and that's the most despicable kind of strategy out there (I blame it for the debacle we're in). I tried to remain as neutral as possible, but once I saw commercials with Pearl Harbor and Osama Bin Laden released from Hillary's camp, my blood started to boil. Next the woman says she's going to "obliterate Iran" if need be. Yeah, that REALLY is a great reflection of strong diplomatic skills and experience that she constantly boasts about. The thought makes me seethe with anger.

As much as I appreciate Obama for maintaining a strong sense of decency throughout this campaign, I can't help but to think of the old saying 'nice guys finish last.'

Chaltu   April 22nd, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Hey folks…your comments show how America is still sexist..HIlary can do it. We need a person who is ready to do things….she is ready…experienced…

Bill   April 22nd, 2008 10:11 pm ET

It's ironic that our nation was born in Pennsylvania, and based on today's election, it will die there too. RIP USA.

AA For Change   April 22nd, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Its funny, despite Hillary winning, and despite the polls that say the the party will split its vote in November, I think this is good for the party.. The Democratic Party lacks identity… Are they Crazy Left?… or in the middle(Clinton). Amazingly with this campaign the Republicans told the "Rush's" of the world to shove in selecting the first Rockfeller republican since Nixon…

2Nurselady   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has won the entire Democratic base that NO PRESIDENT has made it to the White House without! She has won the majority of big blue high-delegate states. Howard Dean also said earlier today that the Florida and Michigan delegates will be seated and that the issue regarding those states will be resolved by the end of June.

As for Barack Obama, the majority of states he has won will go to the Republicans in the general election. I think this is a serious problem for him.

I believe Hillary Clinton will be our next President.

Dan, MA   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Voters like "Penn State" are the ones that make me question why people are voting for their candidates. If all it takes to make you vote for a candidate is a picture of a child, then you've obviously wasted a perfectly good right in voting.

Joshua   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Cheryl, I will admit that without women daily life as we know it would end. But to compare repairing our present government to a mess that all women have to roll up their sleeves and clean up daily is a bit of an over-simplication.

Gerry   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Shouldn't the question be after a bruising 6 weeks for Obama —–including Jeremiah Wright, Bittergate and the ABC Debate, and being beat up by the media and the Clinton and Mc Cain campaigns, that Barack Obama was not wiped out.?
Forgetting the money, Hillary is tne most famous politician in the US , she has the Clinton political machine, in Pennsylvania the Rendell machine .
Why can't she raise the money, and why can't she win by bigger margins in a state custom-made for her?. But somehow , you in the media have bought the Clinton propaganda that Hillary is an underdog
And why is Barack ahead of Clinton in the Gallup daily tracking poll

You are asking the wrong questions.

JB, Los Angeles, CA   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Who is Mo Elleithee?!? And why should we listen to hear/him?

Do you really think that Hillary is better prepared to be 'commander-in-chief'? To lead us out of a recession?

Where did this nonsense come from?

Obama '08

Ohio for Obama   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY HILLARY

jr.   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Dear Americans; A grate victory for Hillary Clinton the Democrats have spoke by voting for her. NOW ! MR. Dean we are whating for the Florida votes an Michagans votes, you can not stael this women's right to wind!

Beverly   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

It's amazing to me that there is an ad nauseum conversation on all of the networks, especially CNN, about how United States Senator Barrack Obama will not win in the fall if he can't carry those states with the blue collar lunch buclet voters. Senator Obama is not "electable" it's said. Let's change the conversation and talk ad nauseum on CNN about how Hillary Clinton will not win in the fall if she cannot carry black voters. And she is losing them in race after race including tonight. I know we will not change the conversation in any way to favor Barrack Obama but I thought I would ask.

Bill   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

This woman lies like a rug. And PA wants her for President? God help us.

Patricia   April 22nd, 2008 10:10 pm ET

YES!!!!!…I knew she would ……..GO HILLARY……Just gave my $20.00 Dollars …..

Apollyon   April 22nd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

CNN: Censure News Network—or—FauxNews2 with Tony Snow!

Proud to be a Clinton Democrat   April 22nd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, Hillary

Our next President of the United States

I LOVE THE CLINTON'S

Bill   April 22nd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Pennsylvania - the racist state!

paul   April 22nd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

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Lee Ohio   April 22nd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

So tell me again why black people who vote for Obama are voting because he is black, but white women voting for Hillary are voting because she is "experienced". Would a women allow her doctor's spouse to deliver her baby because the spouse has "experienced" from being married to the doctor? Hmmmmm

sacto joe   April 22nd, 2008 10:09 pm ET

A "win" based on a swing of somewhere between 3 and 5% of the total vote is basically worthless for Senator Clinton, who is far behind in the point totals, and will be entering races she's far less likely to win from now on.

Stick a fork in her - she's done.

enomisa   April 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

All the money he spent- outspent Hillary 3 to 1.

All those people he attracts at his rallys- 35,000 strong.

All the pro-Obama media bias.

All his bragging and swaggering.

And yet he can not get the votes in the states that matter most.

Why is that?

Kim   April 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Pictures tell a thousand words. Did the Hillary bus pick up that poor old lady and her freinds from the nurseing home , stick stickers on their heads and help them punch the Hillary ticket. ? Sad!

David from Florida   April 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

I have been watching the primary in PA and the commentator Sanchez made a negative statement regarding the promotion of negative slander towards Obama. I feel that as a republican that she should get her translation from English to Spanish more precisely. Also, I think the polling in PA coverage is bias. As Obama's message, this country is open for change and he is moving forward with this message and I am getting the strong message that this country is divided with making choice for change with all of the mudslinging.

Forward March for change——>

Ryan, US Army Fort Bragg, NC   April 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

For all who are saying Hillary won! Think again! She won and still is too far behind to catch up. NC is where she will lose and lost BIG! Believe it or not the people who actually fight the wars believe OBAMA showed greater judgement by opposing the war from the beginning.

Hillary, you think she is going to take care of the countries financial situation! HA He campanion is running at a lose currently of 9 million dollars. She cannot even run that and you think she can run the COUNTRIES finances! IDIOTS!

Well, It will be nice, maybe she will come here and cry again to make the woman and old folks feels sorry for her, oh sorry they dont fall for the dumb stuff here! And they say the south is less educated. There is not substitute for COMMON SENSE!

Thore from Chicago   April 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

7 out of 8 of the largest states have been won by Hillary Clinton. As I've said a hundred times, if the GOP - Republican Led - legislatures in MI and FL would not have moved up the primaries and disenfranchised the voters, Hillary would be ahead in the popular vote and most likely the pledged delegates. Not to mention, Obama would have been shown to be unelectable a long time ago. Obama knew MI and FL voters would go against him so he opposed a solution to get a revote. To me, Senator Obama is no better than the GOP legislatures that disenfranchised the voters in MI and FL. Super delegates need to recognize that we need a winner like Hillary for the Democratic nominee. Republican’s admit they would much rather run against Obama, for good reason. At least Obama is boosting the primary state economies with his excessive negative advertising. I know Hillary will get my third donation in the very near future. Hillary deserves this win tonight and in my opinion, deserves the nomination. .

keesha   April 22nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Wow! Hillary won PA. No one has mentioned the fact that Obama closed a huge spread in PA. Hillary is a joke, sneaky, and can not be trusted! Everytime I she her speaking on tv I wonder why people even listen to her. Hillary, since you want us to look over what you said about snipper fire how about we forget about you continuing this race. Save our party! I will not vote for Hillary if by some miracle she won the nom. I would vote for Mccain. G. Bush's clone.

jeannie N.C.   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

To all you cult obama followers….HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!!!!
Finally people are seeing through this fake….and the people that support him….

Joshua   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Wow, Richard, what an unprecedented level of venom for a CNN wall post. Why so much hatred towards the younger voter? Do they not think like you? Do they not share in your political views? Does that make them inherently bad?

Also, I hate to be a fly in the ointment but if your going to start posting reasons why your candidate is better than mine, attack me because of my age, and push your agenda onto the public visiting this website. How does this make you any different from the "so-called top educated who believe they have all the answers…".

As far as I can tell from your post, the only thing your age has brought you is a level of bitterness that I find astounding.

Dmitriy   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Obama spent twice as much as she did and still did not win. What does that say about his finance management?

King   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I thought we had finally moved past the racsim, I guess not. Thanks for more failed hope that our President might actually care about the people. thanks for nothing PA. YOu littel win still puts yuo behind, buy by some space logic, you will probably demand Obama drop out. Such hypocrisy. Such ignorance. Old people have failed America. Shame, have you learned nothing.

Chris From California   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hillary Clinton! Nice job in PA!!!

Sean   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Everyone is saying that Obama outpspent the Clinton campaign, but they're not saying how. This is how: He did it by being a better money manager, especially in tough economic times. This is the type of person you'd want for President, not someone who is struggling with debt and not a good manager of money.

andrew illi   April 22nd, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Im reading somes of these peoples Blogs, Some of you people are mindless, if you think black people will only vote for Sen, Obama because he is black, you Richard are mindless, I can make the same statement about white people, that the only reason white people are voting for clinton is because she is white, but unlike you I can not say that, first of all alot of white people are voteing for him, Second of all, black people is the reason why Bill was President twice, plus there are alot of black people voting for hillary

Don   April 22nd, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Way to Go Hil!
She won by being ready to fight the race. She can beat John.
We need you NOW! Smart, Connected, Ready!
D

Bonnie Crawford   April 22nd, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Being a native of Pittsburgh PA I applaud those voters there who voted for CHANGE and supported Senator Obama. Despite Senator Clinton's projected win the numbers are close. There are many negative attitudes in PA in groups of older voters. Many are stuck back in the 1950s and what use to be. I'm very disappointed that PA has chosen the same old politics and buying into media lies and negative rhetoric. The rest of the country has moved on into the 21st Century. The mills closed 40 years ago, and they are not coming back. You have no jobs, no money, your homes are in foreclosure and the economy is recession. Wake up PA! Obama 08

Tejano   April 22nd, 2008 10:06 pm ET

The patriots came to the rescue of America Pennsylvania you deserve the title of the Key State. God bless you all for seeing through the fog of deception. You can ring the bell of Liberty with pride.

puzzled   April 22nd, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Gee, you Obama folks need to get a thicker skin. Nobody's won anything yet. What we have here is a REAL race. The truth is that BOTH of the candidates would do fine as President. It's time the Obama folks realize that this is a political race in one of the most competitive countries in the world. This is what happens. Stop getting all upset, stop threatening people and for gosh sakes quit saying things that you're just going to regret later. When the nomination process is over we rally round the winner not run off all angry. Stop making everything so personal.

Larry   April 22nd, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I'm so glad the people of Pa. were able to see thru this racist, elitist, liar. Obama can't win. He needs to go home for the good of the party.
HILLARY 08

Sam   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I HATE what Hillary is doing, and I HATE her supporters who parrot the same garbage.

She ran a bad campaign and once she was too far behind to win fairly she decided to trash him.

She is a flat out liar. Bill Clinton is a liar.

If Obama unloaded all the negative stuff we know about her on her in a harsh way she couldn't get elected dog catcher even in NY or Arkansas.

But he hasn't…because he's better than that…and has been restrained.

I think he should go completely negative on her — including how after Monica — She and Bill had REVERAND JERAMIAH WRIGHT to the White House for Spiritual Advice.

It's not that Obama isn't tough…it's that HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN TRASHING PEOPLE — ESPECIALLY ANOTHER DEMOCRAT.

She doesn't care as long as she wins…and she can't which makes this even more disgusting.

Anyone who excuses her behavior is an evil idiot.

mj   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

What about her being $10 million in debt–because she hasn't gotten the support from the people that Obama has. Come on Hillary supporters–donate big money so she can pay off her debts–otherwise she'll be running forever. She has Bill and Chelsea campaigning for her constantly and yet she throws dirt at Obama for spending more money. She has 3 people compaigning for her! She can't run her campaign well–how can she run the country?

marge   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I'm from PA but Please don't blame me for Hillary's win today. But for all intent and purposes the race for delegates is over.
Hillary can not catch up with the pledged delegates.,Hillary can not catch up in the popular vote,she's broke! So why is she going to continue?
Do you really think the SD"s are going to give the nomination to Hillary,despite her losing on every front? The answers is NO!
Hillary's persistence in trying to 'steal" the nomination, is going to help John Mccain win in Nov. The longer this thing goes on ,the less time the nominee will have to get ready for the general. Now that's the truth!

moderation   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Don't write anything against Barrackness.

Dan from Illinois   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Californian said:

"FOOLS for HILLARY..we all thank you and the regressive state of Pennsylvania for subjecting us to 3 more months of that CACKLE and those 'lying eyes' and bubba and that big pant suited bu……"

This is why the REAL people aren't voting for Obama. You think Pennsylvania is a "regressive" state. Elitist, out of touch liberal snobs with cheap, personal comments are thankfully the minority of the world.

Go burn your tongue on a latte

Noprty   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

You Hillary supporters have got to be kidding me!! Wasn't she supposed to win by double digits to justify staying in this race?? I must admit that she and her husband are like a couple of cockroaches! They won't go away even though most of us consider them both to be major pests!! She has truly stunk up this country with her stinkin' politics.

Jacqueline, NY   April 22nd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I am sending Barak Obama a lot of money tomorrow. Maybe he can bankrupt her from the race.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 22nd, 2008 10:04 pm ET

How did Hillary Clinton manage to achieve this victory? (wolf blitzer)

Is this question for real? This woman moved into PA something like 26% ahead, she then picked up the majority of the PA big wigs support, Barack Obama closed this lead in nothing short of a phenomenon, he had to outspend her in advertising just to keep her from a huge double digit lead. These are facts not fiction!

Penn State   April 22nd, 2008 10:04 pm ET

That little girl is so cute! Go Hillary!!!

Jacqueline, NY   April 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

I guess if I want to run for President, all I have to do is steal, lie, throw the kitchen sink, sleep with the lobbyist and special interest and I have a good chance of winning. I think I'll add my name to the ballot, but first I have to find Osama Bin Laden so that I can make a video to scare the American people to vote for me! SICK!!!

Cheryl   April 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hillary is the one to make a change and difference in Washington. Her husband cleaned up the last mess our country was left in; now she'll have a bigger mess to deal with and like all women do in their daily lives she'll roll up her sleeves get the job done!

Phillip Bunn   April 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

If the people of this country are stupid enough to elect Hillary Clinton to the office of President, after all of the scandal, corruption AND impeachment of Bill Clinton, knowing full well that Hillary was, and is, a big part of the problem, then we deserve exactly what we get!!!

Frank   April 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Why is my comment below taking so long to moderate?
Thank you for considering.

If the pundits and exit polls are basically correct that either Democratic nominee will only lose about 20% of the others supporters, why the constant argument he or she can't win "this state or that state" in the General Election?

vic nashville,Tn   April 22nd, 2008 10:02 pm ET

We never die
Hillary 08

joe   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

All that was reinforced today is that Hillary is big in Appalachia. She will no doubt get get the western counties of North Carolina, Kentucky and West Virginia. Pa is part of it too except Philly and its suburbs. The remaining states will go to Obama. Then the Superdelgates will weigh in and the math will go against her.

Texican   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

The bitter gun toting Christians have spoken loud and clear The rest of us who are republicans are waiting our turn. The Fall will bring the fall of the deceiver of the young and the gullible.

No Bama in 08. Hillary or McCain.

Sandra   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

It took a Clinton to clean up the first Bush's mess. It will take a Clinton to clean up the second one's disaster.

D in Indiana   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

I use to like the Clinton's but after everything that I have seen I would no vote for hillary if she would pay me but buy the looks of things she might not have any money…

Bruce   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

The Problem is , Indiana nor North Carolina are not as Populated States to carry a big Blow in November the Major States Hillary has won, and if Obama won the Nomination they could Say Hello President McCain, Obama can not beat McCain and with the cross over Voters from the Democratic Party over to McCain an easy win! McCain can not Beat Hillary and he knows it!

James, Chicago, IL   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

As a republican this makes me really happy. Its gonna be fun to watch Hillary Clinton attack a member of her own party more, and eventually destroy Barack Obama's chances at winning the general election, because lets face it, he's gonna be nominated. Thanks Billary!!!

Tim f rom Ohio   April 22nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Tonight I am very proud to be a white American since it looks like Hillalry will win the nomination. Nobama is done, finished. Just go back home to Illinois Barack.

Hillary in 08′

Nathan   April 22nd, 2008 10:00 pm ET

With all the momentum, endorsements, 2-1 advantage in fundraising and a fawning press gallery, Barry Obama still loses. Is this a portent for a general election or simply is it the strong core support of Hillary Clinton that Obama can't shake? For all the scapegoating and bile hurled Hillary's way and the fact she's run a dog of a campaign, this is one hell of a female politician- America's greatest ever.
PS: Obama supporters shouldn't blame Clinton voters, rather blame Obama and his poor policies that aren't closing the deal.

Terry   April 22nd, 2008 10:00 pm ET

The coverage on CNN is very interesting tonight…all the pundits said coming up to this night Hillary had to win by double digits tonight. She is not doing that. All of the sudden the conversation is shifting…it must drive the Obama campaign crazy. If Obama wins this thing he will have beaten the Clinton machine, John McCain and the Republicans and the media.

Lou   April 22nd, 2008 10:00 pm ET

What's up Obama can Close the deal….. weeee weee cry baby…stop the crying, stop the hate .. tone it down…

can we just let the people vote…let's count the votes casted and get a legitimate candidate!!! better yet can we acept a ticket with the both together… it's the only way to unify the party…

Ryan   April 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

If the super delegates overturn the results of the primary, I will change my registration and I will never vote for a Democrat again. And I am sure there and many others out there that will do the same thing.

Joe Green   April 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Hmmm… Hillary was slated to win by at least 10 percentage points. And that's not happening.

She will narrow the lead by EIGHT delegates after this "win" Obama still has a huge lead.

Don't break out the victory champaign just yet.

Trev   April 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Just keep picking on people from PA Obama supporters (like John Williams). Indiana will be listening :)

Gail   April 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I really am surprised that so many people can overlook her dishonesty and the way she ran her campaign. She will run this country into the ground if she runs it the same way as her campaign.I also do not want to be forced to buy health insurance. I thought this was a free country. I think she wants another debate because she has no more funds to pay for advertising and this will get her free air time. If she wins the nomination, I fear my only choice will be to not vote in the general election.

Cory   April 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

My question is if Hillary stays in all the way to the convention–will Michigan and Florida be seated and is this why she is staying because of that possibility?

An American in Canada   April 22nd, 2008 9:58 pm ET

THANK YOU PENNSYLVANIA FOR SUPPORTING HILLARY R. CLINTON.

MAY YOUR VOTING PREFERENCE INFLUENCE THE REMAINING

STATES BECAUSE YOU SHOWED JUDGEMENT AND INTUITION IN

SEEING THROUGH OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN'S NEGATIVE

ADVERTISING AGAINST CLINTON ON TELEVISION, RADIO ETC.

Texasgyrl in MD   April 22nd, 2008 9:58 pm ET

We knew that she was going to win PA. A win is a win. However, she WILL NOT get the nomination. He has way more delegates than she can acquire in the next few weeks. Originally she had a 20 point lead over him in PA. Well, he cut that down dramatically. She won't win.

Obama 2008

AUC   April 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Enjoy this one Hil; the end is near. You will get your butt kicked in North Carolina and Indiana and seven other states after that and then you can go back home with Bill and bake your cookies!!!!!!!!!

rose   April 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Penn voters said Obama supporters would vote or Hillary, but let me tell you this Obama supporter will NEVER vote for Hillary. N E V E R !!!

Sherri   April 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

It is a sad day for America. I had faith in Pennsylvania, and I'm very thankful for those who were wise enough to cast their ballots for Obama. She lost her 20 point lead…that counts.

If Clinton keeps on slinging mud, she will destroy the Democratic Party and McCain will win. It is truly a shame.

This is one white, middle aged woman who thinks Hillary Clinton is a dishonest con artist. Just check the facts. It is easy to see.

Maybe it is time for a new political party in the United States?

Linda Cummings   April 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Why is no one taking about her comment which said that she would Nuke Iran if Iran nuked Israel? Good grief she's going to start WWIII. I'm not ready for the end times. I have grand children! Her comment scared the wits out of me. I pray that she stops knee-jerk comments like that and begins to look at the consequences of off her careless remarks.

Kaci   April 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

"built in advantage" sounds kinda racist to me. Since Obama is 1/2 white, do you mean he has an advantage among white voters? when will you people quit trying to label him the "black candidate?" this kind of thought is inherently racist. Obama is the ONLY hope in this election to bring this seriously divided, racist, sexist, broken country together. Even Bill Clinton today injected race into the contest again by making racist statements - that were recorded mind you - and then claiming he never said them. The Clintons will not only now through the kitchen sink, but will throw the whole bathroom at Obama. He has, however, for an inexperienced candidate, remained very professional, very presidential. Meanwhile, HRC has pandered to the lowest common denominator of our citizenry, saying aything (really, anything) that will increase the fear and racist attitudes already in a lot of people. She counts on the fact that the dirty politics will resonate with these folks - and it has. How black people ever thought these two Clintons were in their corner escapes me. Shame on HRC, shame on this country. These posts on CNN and other sites that go beyond just preferring one candidate and her policies over another candidate - to pure, racist, hate. They denigrate the person posting, their candidate as well as all thinking people. No wonder other countries find Americans barbaric. Wake up people, this country, our future and the future of our chldren are on the line. Quit fighting and namecalling like school kids and vote to take your country back from those who have raped and mutilated America.

Trini Calma   April 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

I am glad a candidate like Obama is running for the presidency. It showed how biased the media can get. Obviously, CNN favors this man. I no longer watch CNN. For the last 8 weeks, Fox news it is. Call Hillary whatever name you like, I will vote for the LIAR I know.

Toot   April 22nd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Go Hillary!! We need and respect her as our candidate for President. The changes that we need to focus on for the future is with her. Sorry Obama fans he is not the real person you think he is and it is starting to show.
Go Hillary!!

MM   April 22nd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Pennsylvania I am bitterly disappointed in you.

Snowman   April 22nd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

This is a really a loss for Hillary. At one point she was ahead by 30% in PA and her margin of victory will be much less than that in a state taylor-made for her demographics. It's really hypocritical for her to talk about Obama not being able to close the deal when he outspent her even though she was a household political name who was supposed to walk away with the nomination several months ago. Obama was a relative unknown when this process started, and now he still leads in both the delegate count and popular vote. Clinton is a failure and will be sent packing in June. The only people who refuse to realize this are the stubborn, petulant Hillary supporters and closest racists who wouldn't vote for Obama if Jesus endorsed him.

Patrick   April 22nd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

The numbers still say she is not the democratic nomination for president. How can she and her minions argue that she will not stop campaigning until the last votes are counted, and on the other hand run for victory stating only she can win the "big" states? (Never mind the fact she lost Texas.) A month ago her group stated she needed to win by double digits in penn., now that she hasn't she moved the goal posts again. It is still virtually impossible for her to win the delegate count. How could a "Democratic" party nominate someone for the presidential campaign who hadn't won the most elected delegates, elected by the people.

Brad A   April 22nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

And clintons background is just wonderful too.

JC   April 22nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

To be a doctor a person has to spend 4 years getting a BA degree. Along with this they have to maintain an excellent GPA as well as score extremely well on the MCAT (a test that is considered so difficult, there is virtually an enormous market devoted to manufacturing books to help prepare for it. If they do one without the other or neither they won't be accepted into Med school. A typical med school will accept 20-30% of its applicants meaning for every one person admitted, thousands are denied. They will spend 4-6 years in med school working on extremely difficult material as I'm sure you can imagine. During this time they will work up a total of over 200,000 dollars in loans to pay for school. After all this they receive an M.D. but are STILL not allowed to practice until they can complete a residency and fellowship, some taking up to 8 years depending on the desired specialty. This is what it takes to be a doctor and these are the people that get screwed with universal healthcare.

Just thought someone would like to know.

steveda - Poconos Pennsylvania   April 22nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

All I hear is that Obama can't win from the Hillary people. Tell me, when McCain talks about her support of NAFTA, the money her husband receives from Colombia, the lies about Northern Ireland, the imagined sniper fire, the lies about gun ownership (she has voted for every gun control law proposed), the vote for Iraq, Whitewater, Monica her illegal commodity trades, the Peter Paul lawsuit alleging illegal campaign fundraising, and last but not least … Bill's wholesaling of pardons as he left office - including Marc Rich. What is the response? the "sorry, I misspoke" line doesn't cut it. I generally don't trust politicians very much, and once they lie it's all over as far as i am concerned. And she has lied WAAAAAY more than once.

same ole stuff.   April 22nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

oh my gosh. people vote for who they are familiar with. Both of these candidates are about the same. Nobody even reads half the time, they just vote for who looks like they do. Anyway, after the whole Rev. wright fiasco, no white person will look past that. regardless of what Obama says or stands for. (i'm black by the way)

He (rev wright) cost him this election. white people were willing to "consider" him, but now forget it. It's back to the same ole stuff. He's totally gonna be pushed out. and that's bad for black people because people wont listen to us and will lump us together in a catagory. AGAIN!(which is why, if he wasn't up to snuff, i didn't want him to run) cuz it makes us all look bad. PLUS, PEOPLE ARE A LOT LESS FORGIVING IF AN AFRICAN AMERICAN MAKES BAD COMMENTS. But if Hillary said bad comments(she wouldn't) I doubt it would cost her the election.(black people would just be mad, that's all) it would be unpopular but they wouldn't call her anti-american. people would still forgive her and vote for her.

People vote for what they are familiar with. And now they are gonna sterotype him. Bottom line

….but if Hillary was so schooled about this economy, why can't she manage her campaign funds more wisely. She's running out of money.

at least Obama has been very strategic about his campaign. Which contray to popular opinion proves he has a brain.
Why can't people see that. DUH!

Sara from Arizona   April 22nd, 2008 9:54 pm ET

AND SO IT CONTINUES!!!!! NOW WE HAVE TO CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO THIS WOMAN. I REALLY WAS HOPING SHE WOULD GO AWAY!!!

v.ananthan   April 22nd, 2008 9:54 pm ET

THANK YOU PENNSYLVANIA FOR GIVING HILLARY A GOOD MARGIN…….

HILLARY 08.

CNN Contributor   April 22nd, 2008 9:54 pm ET

CNN is very upset.

Jay   April 22nd, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I just gave $$$ to Hillarys campaign!! Hillary 08!!

Peter   April 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

What should this slogan "Hillary wins the big states" mean? That is nonense! Hillary won nearly all HER big states at a very very narrow margin and in an election against an other democratic candidat… Obama didnt lost with +10, 20, 30 or more percent behind her as outsider und not liked person!

Obama has the lead and Clinton can't get more votes at total.

At the real election against McCain the narrow wins of Clinton doesnt matter. The voters for change, the DEMs would clearly vote too in the states which Obama didnt win for him…

Obama is the leader at all results in total, nationwide polls and becomes the candidate. All other is stupid spin PR from the Clinons.

Frank   April 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

If the pundits and exit polls are basically correct that either Democratic nominee will only lose about 20% of the others supporters, why the constant argument he or she can't win "this state or that state" in the General Election?

CL   April 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Sure looks like Obama supporters are bitter, very bitter. Don't lose sight of the fact no matter who wins the nomination the object is to defeat John McCain.

Judy   April 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

There is no hope for a Dem. to win the White House unless ALL voters are ready to support the candidate that wins the nomination. Some of the comments that I have seen; "If Clinton wins I will either not vote or will vote for McCain" or "If Obama wins I will either not vote or will vote for McCain". ANY DEM. CANIDATE WILL BE BETTER THAN ANOTHER REPUBLICIAN IN OFFICE.
For both Clinton and Obama supporters; please don't give our country back to the Republicians; no matter who wins VOTE DEMOCRATIC

Anonymous   April 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aren't we Pennsylvanian's smart?!!!!!!

john williams san diego, ca.   April 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

FOOLS for HILLARY..we all thank you and the regressive state of Pennsylvania for subjecting us to 3 more months of that CACKLE and those 'lying eyes' and bubba and that big pant suited bu……

Jane   April 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

The first female president of the US will not be Hillary Clinton. More than likely it will be Governor Kathleen Sebelius from Kansas who endorsed Barack Obama earlier this year. Governor Kathleen Sebelius will make a fine first female president.

Smittie   April 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I am confused by the media's coverage of the primaries. I was told and have read that Sen. Clinton needed to win be 25 points in Penn and by 20 points in a few other states and to break even in the rest of the states to be able to argue electibility to the superdelegates. Now, it is a whole different game. Sen. Clinton was initally set to win in Penn by 25 points, but it looks like less than 10 points. Where is she going to make up the gap? I think both are good candidates, but in all fairness, how can the superdelegates give up vote to the person losing in both delegates and popular votes?

Duff Crary   April 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

With only eight percent of the Pennsylvania vote made public, CNN declared Senator Clinton as the primary winner (?). Although I do believe Clinton will indeed win, I do also believe CNN intentionally rushed their declaration. Also, Campbell Brown, the lead moderator for CNN, has seemed overly happy and "bubbly" about the ongoing results favoring Clinton. Cynically I must conclude "so much" for CNN's objectivity and I do believe that in November, if Senator Clinton will become the Democratic candidate, CNN will again declare her to be the victor with less than ten percent of the national vote counted.

GARY   April 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Well Wolf and the gang at CNN are now eating their words. Can't believe how bias one news media can be. If the Dems have any hope at ending this fiasco Bush has caused Clinton will be the way to go.

California, Ohio, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas all key states. This network is on the OBAMA bandwagon for Presidency and has been from the get go.

GO GET HILL!

Kim   April 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Do not buy the Hype. The Hillary monster won PA. because she is from there, Period! Just like Romney won Michigan. It means NOTHING! Do not let Hillary or her media pawns turn this into something important .

TexasBlackTea   April 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

beyonce pride - oh you were there for the sniper fire too??!!! You have always imagined your mom to be an elitist, fibber ?—- Lord that is what is wrong with this country as it is - yall put your faith in MEN.

Rob BC,Canada   April 22nd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

You say Hillary was out spent by Obama 2 to 1.I suppose that means he was financially supported at a 2-1 rate.What does that tell you.Also, you "holier than thou" Clinton zealots, are you telling me that if Hillary had the money should wouldn't use it to her best interest.Give me a break with your weak knee'd spins and double speak, please.Enough.

Jeff - Dallas   April 22nd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Elleithee thinks Hillary will make the best Commander in Chief. Why, so she can "obliterate" countries as she said she would do with Iran? Sounds like a dangerous knee jerk reaction. Then she back steps, and says that she wants to return to the threat of the Cold War.
Hillary sounds way too dangerous to me.

DD   April 22nd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

The truth will come out, it was Obama vs racists but he stood thru.
The truth will always prevail.

kathy in ohio   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

thanks pa Love you Hillary

Cory   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

My question is if Hillary stays in all the way to the convention–will Michigan and Florida be seated and is this why she is staying because of the possibility of those delegates being counted?

Dora   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I believe Hillary is the most experienced candidate in this race. I ask the same question, if you are white and vote against Obama you are racist ,if you are black and vote for Obama, yes you are racist it works both ways. You vote for the person not their spouses. Make your vote count. vote Hillary 08. Give a donation today. He spends other people's money to win and how will he spend taxpayer's money. Hillary 08

Hal Miami   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Ali

it comes from people with a few bucks to spend with no knowledge of the true points but are caught up in the drama. I will give my money to Hillary in a big way now, but dont have to sell a trailer to do it

Trish- PA   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I am so disgusted with my home state. How on earth would anyone want to vote for someone like her?? So I guess the fear mongering ad worked. You are all afraid, you bunch of wusses! Thank God Obama is so far ahead that her tiny single digit win will not change things. That woman will be a mirror image of George Bush. I wish I could stuff an ugly pantsuit down the throat of everyone in PA who voted for that witch. I am so sick of this campaign. And I am so sick of that lying, dishonest, nasty snake of a woman.

celtcwrtr   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

what i'm not hearing from these so-called "experts" is the amount of republicans (percentage) that re-registered as democrats so they could throw a vote to clinton… mayhap w/o them obama would have won with a landslide

Rich Vera   April 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Hillary, you can fool some of the people some of the time…but you can't fool all of the people all of the time!!

Gotta' go…I'm ducking sniper fire now and I
am a bit sleep deprived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isaac   April 22nd, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Wow, the more they count her out the more she wins… when are these people in the media going to get it.

B.Wright   April 22nd, 2008 9:49 pm ET

In the primary, I voted for McCain. If Sen. Clinton wins the democratic pririmay, she will get my vote; otherwise it is McCain. We do not need another untried candidate like we have had in the White House for the last 8 years.

karin   April 22nd, 2008 9:49 pm ET

let me tell you as a 60 yr. old white woman - if hillary steals the nomination from obama - I will not vote for her as President - I would rather write in Mickey Mouse. I have never felt that before. I have NEVER voted Republican and never will. But I find Hillary and her tactics and deceit intolerable. So, I will write in something or even vote for Nader (ick). I won't change my mind either.

Rick   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Sour grapes make poor sports!

If the Obamite comments here are any example of the tone of the race from here on out, then it will continue to be wicked negative.

Give Hillary credit where it is due. If you ever hope for the Clinton crowd to accept Barack Hussein Obama, then you need to show respect for Hillary Rodham Clinton.

As the article says:

"…Hillary Clinton is the most equipped to be commander-in-chief and to lead the economy into recovery….continue to raise questions about Sen. Barack Obama’s ability to beat Sen. John McCain in the fall."

shaun   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Didn't Clinton just pay people to turn up and vote for her? While Obama refused…..what an absolute crock of an election if you win votes by giving out cash….

Bob VA   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Let's face it, if all the facts about Obama known now, were known by prior voters in those states he won, some outcomes would been different.

Greg Raynes   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I'm a Democrat.

Despite her narrow victory, the PA primary has done nothing save affirm Hillary Clinton's drop in favor amongst my party. Unfortunately, it has also guaranteed our continued separation.

Anee   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Thank you PA!!!! Catholics, you go guys!!!! 68 percent for Clinton.

Love from California to Aunt Cookie and Uncle Denny!! Munhall rocks!

Snobama lost even with all his money, he can't seal the deal.

Clinton is a fighter, who never gives up, that's the kind of person we need to fight McCain, not a wimp, whinny guy who runs and hides when things don't go his way.

Sharon Ohio   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Yeah Hillary

Great Job

You are the heart beat of the people

We all want you and Need your for our President

Jane   April 22nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

This white woman they voted for has shipped tens of thousands of precious US jobs overseas to China, India, and Mexico through NAFTA. How is it that the Hillbots cannot realize this? This white woman is the enemy of this country.

Obama will win the General Election because the rest of the country is smarter than PA and make sure