April 22, 2008
Posted: 06:43 PM ET

From

(CNN) — As has been the case in past primary states, supporters of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama part ways when it comes to what qualities they most want in a president.

Among Clinton supporters in Pennsylvania, 47 percent say a candidate's experience matters most, compared to 27 percent who name a candidate's ability to bring about change. Fourteen percent say they want a candidate who "cares about people."

The numbers are essentially reversed when it comes to Obama supporters. Nearly 75 percent say they want a candidate who can bring about change, 14 percent want a candidate who cares about people. Only 3 percent of Obama supporters name a candidate's experience as most important to their vote.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Schneider • Exit Polls • Hillary Clinton • Pennsylvania


Vig   April 22nd, 2008 9:08 pm ET

We need someone who can tough-it out, handle the pressures, the criticisms, the thugs. That person is definitely not Obama. It's Clinton

Patricia   April 22nd, 2008 8:51 pm ET

To all these women on this blog who are asking what change do we want? The answer is we want a president who is honest, has integrity, will have transparancy in our government, will allow us to have a voice in our government again, who has our best interests at heart. And that president is Obama, because Ms. Clinton does not represent any of this kind of change. I hope that answers your questions.

Kevin   April 22nd, 2008 8:42 pm ET

What a lame analysis. OF COURSE people want those things….those are the CAMPAIGN SLOGANS. Dang. Great journalism…who would have thought that voters would actually want what their candidates are selling?

Nathan Bowles   April 22nd, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Barack Obama is clearly the more qualified candidate in the fact that although she does have a couple of more years in political office, they are both fairly green, and Barack has shown that his judgement and temperance are more sound than Hillary's. The morality of his decisions alone eclipses any paltry contributions Clinton has made to this country. Lobbyists have twisted Washington into the most corrupt racketeering organization America, and Hillary Clinton has been wallowing in that filth for the entirety of her political career. Her pathetic attempts to discredit Obama have failed to mar his reputation and the result is that it actually makes him look like something to be feared by political opponents. These attacks are ultimately helping his inevitable Presidential run, even if they are helping her keep her nose above water, but she's going to need a snorkel pretty soon.

Jennifer   April 22nd, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Sen Clinton has never been a President before so she doesn't have any experience being "A President". What is the Job description here anyway? Why is Sen Obama a candidate for the Democratic nomination if he is so inexperienced? Begs a question doesn't it…..

David D Kollie   April 22nd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Experience matters in every sphere of life. However, when experience couple up with lies and distrusts there is a big big turnover.

This is exactly what is happening in this campaign. HRC started with a good number in exit polls at the beginning of the primary season but when what seems to be truth began to turn into lies she lost credibility.

I love HRC but lies I don't like. Yes, Obama has made some mistake and said things that were wrong however there is some honesty in what he says and do.

Right now Obama campaign is not in debt as compared to experienced Hillary who has about $10.5 million in debt.
Does this sound like someone doing honest work?

But the news media refuse to report such shortcoming on her part on national radios and TVs.

VJ   April 22nd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Experience and Conviction to do solutions to America is most important in this election. Hillary is best choice, Go Hillary'08

TJ Shumaker   April 22nd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I must be niave or I am missing something. All I hear on the news about the Race Issue among the Democrats are comments "Skirtng" the Issue

Anyone who claims that Race is not an issue is either a Hypocrit and a Liar or is more out of touch with reality than I can comprehend. How can anyone really believe that if 90 percent of Blacks are voting for Obama is is not because of Race.

This is supposed to be a Presidental Election and we are supposed to pick the best individual to run this country. Don't tell me with a straight face that 90% of blacks voting for Obama is not a Race Issue, especially when both Obama and Clnton have similiar agendas when it comes to issues concering the Black population. And if the Black population voted the Issues, Clinton would win handily. It is hard to win the Democrat Nomination with figures like that. However, that is the Blacks Achilles Heel. McCain will win over Obama easily, there are not enough Blacks to make up for what he will lose for a number of reason, Unfortunatle for the United States, That will also be a Race Issue.

This may sound like a prejudicial comment, but believe me it is not.

Connie, Tennessee   April 22nd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Just what kind of experience are people talking about?? Hillary has been in the spotlight a lot but then so has Brittany Spears!

Amber   April 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Voting for a president is similar to promoting a CEO in a major company. How can experience not play a major role? If a Fortune 500 company proposed making a junior executive their new CEO I would certainly make sure I held no stock in that company. In my opinion experience is definetly a requirement.

Experience does not necessarily mean anti-change.

R Garcia   April 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

The Clinton Crime Family will find some way to rig this election. I believe Hillary will win, but let's ask why they're only using voting machines? With no paper trail to confirm votes? I think things will get messy. The Clintons have a back room of thugs and greedy lobbyists who will do anything to elect her to be their puppet. Obama works for the hard workers, not the backstabbers.

VoteDem   April 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Why would people vote against their better interests? I used to think this was a question for low-income republicans. I guess I was wrong, it's a question for Clinton supporters.

Nat Apir   April 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

For Clinton supporters their support for Hill-Rod a serial liar could be derivable from the fear of the unknown - Barack.

While for Barack his supporters may be driven by the message of hope and renewal of the American dream that Barack stands for and has been expounding in his campaign stomps.

But what kind of president do the Majority of American people want?

Ian   April 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Let's not forget that George Bush had plenty of "experience" when he got into office also. On the other hand, Bill Clinton had very little. You decide who was a better Pres.

shelly   April 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I agree with John Smith, he said everything I , and many americans see about Hilary, they are really out for themselves. Let see something different. People need to have a little faith!

hrao   April 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Politicians care about themselves. If they are not somewhat narcisstic they will not go through what they do - Obama is not likely to help any one except himself since he is just starting out and owes the Kennedys, Kerry, Daschel, Richardson, Oprah, etc. It will be a while before he has paid up - so his backers unless they have big bucks will have a long wait. This is the way politics works and Obama is using Washington establishment and big money to try to win. So what change can he bring about? Zilch. He cannot win bigger states and McCain will win the Presidency.

Bruce   April 22nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Obama supporters sound Like Bush supporters did, and wow Look how messed up the Economy is and in a war!

Jeff   April 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

This surprises me only a bit, in that the voters who cared more about Experience leaned more heavily toward the less-experienced candidate, Hillary Clinton (7+ years vs. Obama's 11+)

CJ   April 22nd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Those of you who are willing to vote McCain just because your Democratic candidate of choice doesn't win, will be just like all those people who voted for GWBush not once, but twice, then complain because they think he brought the country to a worse place than it was before. That approach to voting is one of ignorance. If you vote the problem in and then want to complain about it later, you only have yourself to blame.

Kathy in Oregon   April 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Esther — you did a great job of articulating WHY you are uncomfortable with Obama…his "brand of politics".

I agree with your comments 100% !!

ELY   April 22nd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

hillary is like a robot, She´s capable to embrace to monica lewinsky only for a vote

I don´t believe her , everything in her seems to be false

OBAMA is change REAL CHANGE

The change does not come with the same people

Go Indiana   April 22nd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Pleeeeeeeease, let this end soon!!!! We need to get on with getting Barack prepared for the general election.

McSame -as-Bush can not be the next president!

Marie in California   April 22nd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Obama's major deficits……no experience, substance, character or judgement.

Go Hillary!

Hillary or McCain - 2008

Eve   April 22nd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Hey what about Obama and his non patriotic, forgot to put his hand on heart during the national anthem, did Obama supporters forget how stupid he actually looked!

Eve   April 22nd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Seeing Hillary run for president is actually fresh air. What the U.S. needs is some estrogen in leadership.

Andrew   April 22nd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Who needs experience when a candidate makes you feel yummy when he speaks?

April Garlow   April 22nd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

The people who voted for Bush in 2000, wanted change, and they got it. It is a good thing that the Obama supporters don't think it's important fot thier candidate to care about people because it is obvious Obama doesn't. What change exactly do they want.

jamie   April 22nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

You people want change? Than do not look to the candidate for change…look at the U.S. Senate and Congress.The House&Senate,are the ones who really matter. Also, the presidents advisers are the real people who set the course of action, the president just gives their approval.

However,I will vote for McCain, due to his experiance and age.I'm only 28, and I can say that when I look back five years ago, I ask my self, how could I have been that dumb? Why am I asking myself that now? Well, its due to being a little older and having a bit more experiance.Being older does not make a person wrong for the job it makes them better…They have true life and work experiance. At the end of the day, that is what makes the differance!

Check your candidate's voting record go to senate.gov. See who you are really voting for. Hillary is way to liberal and Obama,I have some questions about his loyalty to the United States!

JOHN   April 22nd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

BUT SHE CAN'T RUN A CAMPAGIN FOR PRESIDENT WITHOUT PROBLEMS. LMAO.

JOHN   April 22nd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

YOU JUST HAVE TO LOVE THE NEW HILLARY ADD, SHE COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING ABOUT PEARL HARBOR, BIN LA DEN, PEARL HARBOR AND THE STOCK MARKET CRASH, WOW.

Shanna, GA   April 22nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

I feel that if Hillary Clinton gets the democratic nomination it will show that America is full of idiots. Clinton is dividing the democratic party worse than any republican ever could. She's a liar, as you can see with her Bosnia comments. Hillary Clinton is the perpetual victim. I wonder how it is possible that Clinton can successfully protect our country from a future depression and terrorism if she can't even notice that her husband is playing slap and tickle with his portly aid. Hillary can't even notice the lipstick on her teeth. And on her experience, just because her husband was president does not mean that she knows the odds and ends of what it is to do the most important job in the world. You can't get experience through osmosis. A vote for Hillary is a vote to keep our country stagnant. If you vote for Hillary you ought to be ashamed!

Ode III To Hillary   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

You're a foul one, Mrs. Grinch.
You're a nasty, wasty skunk.
Your heart is full of unwashed socks
Your soul is full of gunk.
Mrs. Grinch.

The three words that best describe you,
are, and I quote: "Stink. Stank. Stunk."
-adapted from Dr. Seuss

rich   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

"Change for the sake of change."

Can I interest you in this great straw-man argument?

Obama actually has more years in elected office. Yes, if you count 8 years of being first-lady she pulls ahead. It isn't as clear cut as she and her supporters would have you believe. Also, just because we Obama supporters prioritize his clear vision of change does not mean that we don't think experience is critical.

Chris in Va.   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

There is a difference. Obama supporters want honsesty and dignity back in the White House. Hillary supporters are O.K.with a lying thief and her pervert husband.

ron   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

What experience?

Against NAFTA - Did not draft a bill to amend it
Healthcare- Unable to get it done under Bill's term
Forigen relations- Shopping( dodging sniper fire) all day going to dinner with Bill at night with dignataries
Voted for Iraq- Did not draft legislation to bring them home.
Whitewater- now wants to reform banking practices
Economy- proposed two new Departments and has not taken office yet

Eve   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

A female president is Change. A change in leadership.

Erin   April 22nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

We have the most experienced administration in the history of US government right now, and look what they've used it for!

Seems to me experience = corruption. I'll take change, thank you.

Eve   April 22nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

It is very clear to me that American voters are not very intelligent voters. The most intelligent, experienced, and articulate candidate is Hillary. I am quite disappointed in women who do not support her. Obama under heat really can't handle the pressure, example the last debate.

jack   April 22nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

only hope……..obama…………

Ode II To Hillary   April 22nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

You're a vile one, Mrs. Grinch.
You have termites in your smile.
You have all the tender sweetness
Of a seasick crocodile.
Mrs. Grinch.

Given the choice between the two of you
I'd take the seasick crockodile.
-adapted from Dr. Seuss

Lisa   April 22nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Why doesn't someone ask Hillary about Peter Paul and the shady campaign contributions he made to her when she was running for senator of NY?? He is a convicted felon. She attended various social events he hosted for her and Bill. He is now suing the Clinton's to get his money back because she didn't live up to her end of the bargain !! He claims he was swindled by the two of them. This was on 20/20 and there are tons of news clips on youtube. Look it up.
Mature? Competent? Experienced?
Swindlers!!
Bill was exposed (literally) during his presidency.
Do we need 4 more years of digging into Hillary's recent past discretions instead of focusing on the issues?
Hillrod supporters…if you think it won't happen you lack maturity, competency and experience.
The conservative media will be on her like a hobo on a ham sandwich.

Walt   April 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Well, I just like to apply a little logic here. If most voters prefer experience, Does that mean they will vote for the candidate with most experience in November? That would be John McCain. Hmmm.

sjp   April 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

paul, i don't recommend this, but listen to limbaugh one day and his chaos plan, repubs are not voting for obama, they are the ones keeping hillary from sinking, please broaden your scope before you say foolish things.

xtina   April 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

the superdelegate system completely disregards the millions of primary votes and the delegates , and just chooses the nominee using a small elite group . Oh yeah that sounds real 'democratic'

Eric   April 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

My problem with this debate comes down to the concept of a Plan….

Other then Health Care…. does Obama have an easily identifiable plan for anything that would be able to fix our country…. Does he have a method for paying for these plans other than the quick answer of rolling back Bushes tax cuts for the rich…. (which is a bogus answer that shows you have no real plan at all for paying for this)

If Obama is one of the most Liberal Members of the Senate based on his voting Record, how does he think he can bridge the divide between republicans and democrats? How does he plan to bring about change..

If Obama is proud that he voted against the war even though he was not in a position to vote on it as he had not yet become a senator why does he continue to fund something he disproves of?

If you want a candidate that didn't support the war…. never voted to fund it….. has a real plan for the economy…. will mend the USA's image around the world…. believes a womens right to choose and Gay marriage should not be a matter for the Federal Government .

Why do you vote for Obama over Ron Paul….

Clinton has plans for everything from health care to education plans to clean energy policies to small things like a plan to deal with Veterans Head Wound problems and help NW coastal Salmon and Salmon fishermen…. And she has a plan to pay for it all without increasing our debt….

Vote Policy and Plans over message and …..

Boomer For Change   April 22nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Glad I am not planning a move to PA…. unrepentant liars seem to be popular there. My parents are in their 70's, live in rural VA, retired mid-income earners, attend church and own guns…. They see Hillary for what she is…. a bold faced lying opportunist…. Just goes to show that you don't need to be a highly educated, wealthy, elitist to have common sense, doesn't it? Thankfully, some people can see the forest for the trees.

71 year-old voter   April 22nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Clinton's experience of lying, claiming credit for her husband's positive work with the legislature and denying having any influence about the
negative things he did, plus trying to annihilate an honest, skillful opponent isn't the kind of experience our president should have. Obama has a cleaner slate and is a faster learner than most. He is as knowledgeable as Hillary and it did not take him 60 years to learn.

Esther   April 22nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

As this long process continues, I think the fact that Hillary is still able to get that many voters on her side suggests that a significant portion of Democrats (dare I say almost half of them) have a serious issue with Senator Obama. In other words, the numbers seem to carry more weight later in the game.

As a Democrat, I will never vote for Obama because I don't like his brand of politics:
First of all, I will not vote for a person who says that before America can solve its problems, Americans need to "fix their souls." I will not vote for a person who claims that he will "redeem" me if I promise not to "go back to [my] life as usual, uninformed, uninvolved, ignorant." I don't need any politician making judgments about my soul and presuming to know what it needs. If Obama is so full of himself that he feels he can judge strangers and the public at large to be uninformed and ignorant, that just demonstrates his own foolishness and immaturity. Obama is not the people's redeemer. Further, the office of the presidency is not about redemption. If you want redemption, go to church.

Secondly, I don't care much for his message of unity. Unity is just strength in numbers, unity is mob mentality. When politicians and governments have mobilized people into "unity," people who happen to disagree are ostracized, marginalized, ignored, or even worse, persecuted. This is the United States. We are allowed to disagree, to debate, to be different. Moreover, when people in power preach messages of unity, it is in order to hide the fact they are actually promoting their own interests.

So, I hope Hillary does stay in the race. If she is unable to convince enough voters, then we Democrats will have a candidate that is unacceptable to half our party and many of us will vote for a Republican, Libertarian, or any other person on the ballot.

stefan, Barstow, Ca   April 22nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

It is simple she is nowhere near experienced as a mother, she was telling her own daughter to lie on the campaign circuit. Why would anyone expose their child to ridicule in the public eye.Hillary has one child, Obama was two, I believe Obama's children will not lie.
Becoming thruthful is not what the Clinton woman is about she can't change the fact she is a liar from day one. That is why Obama will win.

Jane   April 22nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Oh please. Give us a break.

Tjaye   April 22nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Why do you Hillary supporters want more of the same? What good is having someone with the experience in what has you up the proverbial creek? Obama has proven results and he's been honest, even at his own peril. According to the stats, most of you can't afford to struggle through another four years of Republican economics.

You need Obama; Hillary is not in this for you. Why are you voting for someone who thinks so little of you that she lies to your face knowing you will believe anything she says without questioning blatant inconsistencies? Don't you have any self respect?

Obama '08

Vols Fan   April 22nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Note to Hillary,
If you tell the truth, you do not have to remember anything.
Sleepy deprived or not.
Hope you have plenty of rest if you happen to be the one that gets that 3am phone call. God only knows what you would say.
But I am thinking…NOT !!!
Go Obama GO, I have been behind you from the beginning. Fighting for you all the way.

sjp   April 22nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

susie, just want change for the sake of change? what don't you get? economy is in the dumpster, soldiers die daily, gas prices, food prices, etc. etc. . if you want to keep on going this way vote old school, if you want to change these items vote for it!

Its got to be Hillary!!!!!!!!   April 22nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Yes ! Obama can compete in the big states with money, not with substance, he out spent her 5 to 1 and still could'nt close the deal???
now he wont even Debate her???? What a crock!!!

Hillary 08 all the way to the convention!!!!!!

Tony, Miami   April 22nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I may not like Hillary but I won't deny she has a lot of experience. She is writing a new book "The art to lie and make believe". Her publisher is predicting it will be a best seller. (make a donation, sorry a deposit for your copy)

hermes1   April 22nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

At this time in the electoral season in 1972 the Gallup poll showed the new, inexperienced candidate George McGovern who wanted to change everything had 41% of voters, Nixon 41% and Wallace 18%. I don't know about polls, but clearly they can be off.

Danny   April 22nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

No change no hope Obama liar. Only know how to talk lazy man liar.
Lied about not sitting in the church when Rev. Wright preach 9/11, lied about NAFTA, lied about relationship with Mr. Rezko and lied about his
parents receiving scholarship from the Kennedys. Liar dishonest guy
don't care for his grandma how he going to care about your Americans.

Hillary or McCain 08 President.

Ken Hoben   April 22nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

At one minute after the polls close, I DON'T want to hear that "CNN projects that Hillary Clinton has won in Pennsylvania". (That ranks - in terms of certainty - right up there with death and traxes.) ONLY when you can tell the nation that the win is within "m" to n" percent, and preferably not until there are only two points (or less) difference in "m" and "n" will you feel compelled to "call" a winner. And if you have difficulty in telling us approximately when the difference is that small, please tell us when you can give us that announcement.

Thanks for any restraint that you can muster …

Xanadude of Velen   April 22nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

What change? Niether Obama or his supporters never articulate what changes they propose. Furthermore, Obama has only proven that he has the ability to rapidly change his job title. Let's put him back in that "embarrasing" Baskin Robbins hat.

carley   April 22nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Only 3 percent of Obama supporters name a candidate's experience as most important to their vote.

OBVIOUSLY.

AnaG, CA.   April 22nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hillary is the best canditate. I hope she will win this election. I trust her and I believe on her credentials as a politician. She give sme hope.

May be in eight years I will give my vote to senator Obama. He will be ready to make changes by then

Now is Hillary, 08.

After further review,Texas   April 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Exit polls should be outlawed.

Megan   April 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

What experience does Hillary have other than sleeping in the White House that really lines up with Presidential job duties? Its not exactly a job you can train for. I think if she wins the nomination the republicans willl come out in droves to defeat her . She is just way too polarizing. As Chris Rock says "America is ready for a woman president, but does it have to be THIS woman?!".

xtina   April 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Hillary talking earlier about attacking Iran? What has taken her so long? - I would have supported her

Whats the deal with the censuring of posts here?   April 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I took time to create two different posts and they never showed up. Is this censorship an indication of how you are reporting the news too?

DEMS UNITE   April 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

HILLARY AND OBAMA HAVE VERY SIMILAR POLICIES, SO IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN JUST BECAUSE YOUR CANDIDATE DIDN'T GET THE NOMINATION!!! WE DEMOCRATS ARE SMARTER THAN THAT …… I HOPE.

Tobias   April 22nd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

The party is over for Obama. He is an unelectable lying hypocrite who can't win the big states even when he spends an ungodly amount of money and runs false ads. Senator Clinton is supremely more qualifed and she can win in November. It is time to vote smart and vote Clinton.

4 hillary   April 22nd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

go hillary we love u!!!!!!

pastorofdisaster   April 22nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Listen to the end of the interview when Bill thinks the mic is turned off. supertuesdayblog.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/president-bill-clinton-says-the-obama-campaign-played-the-race-card-on-him/

Keek in Cali   April 22nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Does anyone really trust Hillary?? If so, why? She has not been the most trustworthy individual by my standards.

She may be a good-fighter, but who knew her biggest opponent would be the Democratic party?

I used to have a great deal of respect for Hillary…I was fooled and believed that she had integrity…sadly mistaken.

No wonder there are so many blind folks out there…they have mud in their eyes from all of Hillary's mud-slinging!!

kim   April 22nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

my father may lose his job after 30 years at his company.

my partner works 80+ hour weeks and fears losing his job in the tech industry.

i am a teacher and barely make enough money to get by and am not respected by my community.

we are on the brink of potential environmental distaster - food shortages, water shortages, significant climate change.

i filled my tank for $50 the other day - and knew it was the last time i will ever fill my tank for less than $50.

do i trust hilary and her ways? no way.

it can get so much worse. my confidence in an articulate, well-spoken and intelligent leader goes to obama. it can be hard to dig up hope in such times, but i believe in the future of the US as a world leader once again.

dsp, Snata Rosa, CA   April 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Yes, we DO want different kinds of presdidents! I want one who won't lie and one who can manage a budget, and one who can put together an effective team, and who learn from mistakes and who doesn't take nominations to the presidency for granted.

After further review,Texas   April 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

The People in other countries must think they are watching Jerry Springer.

Nell   April 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

It sure is funny how if we don't vote for Obama, it must be because we are racist. Guess that means that those voting for Obama are discriminating against McCain because of his age and Hillary because she's a female. Could it be that the non-Obama supporters believe that there are better qualified presidential candidates? I haven't seen one post on here by a non-Obama supporter that isn't voting for him because of his skin color. However, I have seen many posts by Obama supporters that have condemned McCain's age, and I have seen a few that have said they would never vote for a woman. Hmmmmmmmm.

Amanda   April 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's statements are inconsistent and she's attacks Obama just like the Republicans attack them both. She says she wants the Democrats to win, yet she continues with her failed campaign, continuing to attack Obama.

Her mouth says one thing, her actions say another. Get it right, people.OPEN YOUR EYES. She moves with the tide - she's not consistent. She says what everyone wants her to say in order to remain in your good graces for her own benefit. She only wants to be BACK in the White House. She cares nothing for the American people. She's not trustworthy.

I hope today will be decisive for Hillary Clinton - get out of the race!!!! You're not helping by attacking Senator Obama. You're not helping our Democratic party, Hillary.

Zoey   April 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Ok Hiliary supporters…exactly what type of "experience" does Hiliary have? She is trying to gain votes based on her Husband's success.

pablo rachi   April 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Barring a 20 point blowout, this campaign has nowhere to go.

DoTheMath   April 22nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Clinton has to win all of the remaining contests by at least 65% to Obama's 35% in order to catch up to him in the delegate count.

This is highly unlikely. She needs to drop out.

sjp   April 22nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

WISER, you say clinton supporters want competence? where in running a campaign in debt and mis-speaking does she show competence. maturity? is acting like a spoiled negative child who constantly changes their mind the kind of maturity you want. and finally experience at what, because other than a given seat in new york that i couldn't lose, she has never held a formal government position. just can't have it both ways wiser, other than sleeping in the white house for 8 years, she has no more experience than obama or mccain.

John   April 22nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

CNN. Was is fair to start publicising the Exit poll 2.5hrs before the closing of the polls in Pennsylvania???If so what did you gain in the end?Have an answer,but I will keep it till after all the votes are counted.

Emma CA   April 22nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

The economy is important. So is the war. The candidates honesty and trustworthiness is equally important. So Obama's our guy.

Tell the truth   April 22nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Obama is my first chocie,Hilliary second and no-way to McCain.

Louis   April 22nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Today we have Bill Clinton denying that he made a statement that is available on tape. This is the kind of politics the Clintons provide. Say anything, no matter how outrageously untrue, deny even in the face of fact and evidence. Then blame someone else for the issue. HRC lied about her white house experience, lied about bosnia, lied about nafta, and lied about being against the war. Now she goes on TV and wonders why people don't trust her. She has lowered the bar of debate in this campaign so low I can't stand to look at it. Her own words, she will do anythign to win. She doesn't care about doing what is right, or best for the country, she only wants to win. How you get there matters.

Viet Nam Vet   April 22nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Help me understand this- - -People want a president with experience.
How does a president gain experience? By being President!
Bush has been President for 8 Years!!!! Why not Re-elect him? I mean
he can use his executive privledge and just change the law. He's been doing it all along. Ah hell, just elect McSame and it will all come out in the wash.
Stupid people.

Kathy in Oregon   April 22nd, 2008 7:06 pm ET

So Mike…are you also comparing yourself (a voter) to a "dog" that resembles his "owner" (candidate Obama).

What an idiotic analogy!

Are you a TYPICAL example of the" educated" crowd following Obama? No wonder he's winning so many votes…you folks are idiots!!

And how DARE you call Clinton supporters racists. Talk about divisive.

I'm voting based on experience. So that's why Obama will NOT get my vote!

noemi in los angeles   April 22nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Oh, that's right Clinton supporters want EXPERIENCE… Hillary has plenty corrupt experience in Washington. Whitewater, Peter Paul. Enough said.

Hillary 08   April 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Go, Hillary! Obama knows he will lose in PA. That is why he is not in PA at the moment. He fled with his tail between his legs to Indiana.

Good-bye, OB!

Nik   April 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hillary's capitalizing on the contingency that can't do math. She probably got help from a few Huckabee supporters.

Eileen   April 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

IT SURE DOESN'T SAY MUCH FOR THE CATHOLICS DOES IT??? IF THEY ARE FOR HILLARY THEN ALL THE CATHOLICS ARE LIARS, RIGHT? IS THAT WHAT THE POPE SAID? BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT HILLARY IS AND THE PROOF IS IN THE VIDEO OF BOSNIA. HOW MUCH ELSE DO THEY NEED, BESIDES ALL THE OTHER LIES SHE HAS BEEN CAUGHT IN? ALSO WILL BILL ENTAIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR MONEY LIKE HE DID AS PRESIDENT? SOMEHOW THAT SEEMS LIKE THAT WAS AGAINST THE LAW, LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE THEY BOTH HAVE DONE IN THEIR CAREERS.

Harry   April 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Clinton should put the ego aside and unite the party. Her chances are getting increasingly slim. She keeps pulling in technicalities like the fact that "Pledged Delegates" still have some degree of free will, and stressing the importance of the Superdelegates over the popular vote.

Swallow the pride and do what's best for the party.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   April 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

The Clintons are congenital LIARS!

I am for Obama 100 percent! If his nomination gets robbed and stolen from the Clinton, I am for MCCain definitely!

Keek in Cali   April 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Brian,

It really is sad when people cannot understand the truth or perspective of others in "our" country. Just keep on living pal…"our" country, face and all is a changin"

Get ready - OBAMA '08

Paul   April 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Here is what is going on. Some Republicans are voting for Obama so Hillary can't win, because McCain will have a harder time beating Clinton. These same voters will then vote for McCain in November.

so be smart and choose Hillary!!!

Lana, NATIVE AMERICAN CHEROKEE INDIAN   April 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

To: Mike and the DOGS;

I am NOT a racist. I am very sad that obama supporters keep attacking usHillary supporters as racists. I am a native American, female, educated at (liberal) UC Berkekely. Participated in my first campaign in 1974 at the age of ten. Served in the military; (former) christian; gun toter; environmentalist; love America but realize our politicians do really stupid things.
I supported obama until the media piled on her relentlessly last fall and I began to see and admit that though obama is extraordinary, he is just not experienced enuf to be president at this very critical time in world history. We need someone who has actually been there. I am very sorry but obama will be on the job training, just as bush was. We can't wait for that three year period for someone to figure things out. We need someone who can, on day one, get multiple things going at one time.

Hillary Lies & Cries   April 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I am using my brain and Obama is my choice. I think Clintonistas should use their brains if Hillary is their choice. If you like being exploited by a selfish, self-centered liar… carry on.

VoteRobot.org   April 22nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I live in PA and I voted for Obama. So do my 3 siblings, both parents and my girlfriend. Hillary is a phony and a symbol of old school politics that is on its way out. Goodbye cankles!

Andrew in Long Beach, CA   April 22nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

If Obama is bamboozled out of the democratic nomination, then I will no longer participate in politics at any level because it will have been proven that under our broken political system the average person's voice and opinion doesn't matter–rather the will of those in power is all that matters.

last laugh   April 22nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Clinton supporters want ACTION not fancy words and speeches. When push comes to shove a pretty speech isn't going to create jobs or turn around this country. I would be more likely to support Obama is he actually spoke out against the sexism that he is benefiting from but he remains silent, yet he will address racism. It the last few weeks I lost alot of respect for him and say his true colors as he talked out of both sides of his mouth - running smear tactics and than claiming he was running a positive campaign. Let's send Obama back to Chicago where they still want him.

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

"In 8 more years after Obama leaves office, maybe the next female presidential candidate will be the Senator from Kansas who endorsed Barack Obama earlier this year."

Jane has apparently lost her mind.

anniew   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

HRC should demonstrate some consideration, if she has any, for the democratic party and bow out now. Beginning Friday she is going to be invovled in a civil suit involving the worst instance of campaign finance fraud in the history of this country, a case where it will be demonstrated that she was one of the primary individuals to collude, conspire and orchestrate the fraud as well as to mispresent the fraud to the Fraud to the FEC. Not only will this instance of fraud in California be addressed, but her participation in other instances of fraud will come out during this trial.

And this time, the evidence is incontrovertable. This will be a Clinton debacle that, unlike in the 90s, they will NOT be able to get themselves out of. They've already been fined by the FEC. However, the civil case will be far worse, because unlike the FEC, this case is in Civil court and therefore, the government will be unable to cut a deal under the rug as a favor to her to cover her butt.

If she has any integrity, and this certain will test whether she has any, she will bow out now.

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Rob, Chicago   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I wonder if Obama supporters would so carelessly cast aside experience when posed the same question about choosing their doctor.

Why would choosing a President be any different??????

PA for Hillary   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

but the problem is Obama is not something new or change, he is old corrupted Illinois official, go google "Obama Rezko" and read about the corruption trial going on in Chicago now. See how tight the political network is. That's where Obama came out from…3 of last 7 Ill. governors convicted…the current one is very likely. Go check the facts.

Susan   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Hillary is so high and mighty on health care but won’t even provide health care for her campaign workers.

Her campaign is 10 million in debt.

She lies like there’s no tomorrow.

She blames other people for her own mistakes.

She’s a train wreck waiting to happen!

Californian   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama is the epitome of the blind leading the blind. Only 3% of his supporters care about having a president who has any experience?

And only 14% of both Obama and Clinton supporters want a candidate who cares about people?!?!

I think McCain is a lock for president this year and will probably be again in 2012 unless the Democrats can get their act in gear and find some real candidates with some substance. Where is Gore?

Keek in Cali   April 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Mike,

I think you nailed it…there are folks that are just not ready to vote for a black man, and it is clear to me that any Clinton supporter more willing to vote for a Republican than to vote for Obama is really from the right wing anyway…you nailed it!

OBAMA…period.

John   April 22nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

90% of Pennsylvanians believe that the country is going the wrong direction, but don't want change? How will we ever get the country going the right direction with no change and the same experience from the exact ones that took the country in the wrong direction? I guess it's true Pennsylvania is really North Alabama….

Jody   April 22nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Well, Sandra, what good is change for the sake of change, plus lacking the experience to get said "change" enacted?

Hillary gives us feasible policies that will make an ACTUAL change for the better. PLUS she offers the experience to actually deliver on those promised policies.

I also am from IL. Obama couldn't win a seat to the U.S. House there, and he only got his Senate seat because Jack Ryan got exposed in a scandal and they brought in Alan Keyes for the Republican ticket. Obama could have slept through the entire election and won!

Now we are seeing that he just can't handle the kind of politics it actually takes to win a contested election, and his empty rhetoric will prove to be just that if he wins the Presidency…empty rhetoric. He'll be flattened like he got hit by a steam roller in the face of the Washington interests. That's what happens when you base your presidential bid on one speech you gave in 2004.

Hillary actually knows how to fight and win with the Washington crowd. I'll vote for her over the "change" Obama offers any day.

Richard   April 22nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

LOL ". Only 3 percent of Obama supporters name a candidate's experience as most important to their vote.". Says alot, doesn't it?

josh good NYC   April 22nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I can bring change. I have a big jar of pennies. You never know maybe there is a rare wheat penny in there. Too bad I am not in the advertising business. I could get alot more change from Obama.

Richard   April 22nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Clearly for those of us who stay informed by keeping up with the news. If a candidate for President really wanted True Change, they would push for each citizen to maximize their abilities and economical independence. Of course, most of Sen. Obama's backing comes from the least experienced with life, naive and/or gullible, and those who think they are above the rest by their mental aptitude (you are to be considered intelligent and bright if you are supporting his candidacy). They are living off of either parental support or loans, vote because their skin color matches his, or we have the so-called top educated who believe they have all the answers to tell others how to live. It only takes someone to work in the academia to see what a caste system it is, based on one's level of education. In other words, if you are not a PhD all other employees are lumped in together and separated from them either by way of benefits, opportunities, etc.

It would be interesting to see how he attempts to change the political process. Is he going to openly denounce all Congressmen, Supreme Court Justices, etc. who do not agree with him? Will they then have to endure what the ABC debate commentators have been exposed to the last few days? It is so ironic to see an individual who speaks of unity and prosperity for all Americans to have created such a divisive line amongst many. They are already bullying Sen. Clinton's supporters who refuse to support him as the presidential candidate as not being true Democrats. One can be a Democrat, and not believe in the individual who is selected by the party to be their candidate. That is called, "Freedom of Choice". Ooops, that might not be around for much longer. Get it done Hillary America has been waiting for a President like you.

Hillary's Real Plan   April 22nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

If Hillary loses, she is counting on her supporters to vote for McCain so McCain can win the general. That way she can run in 2012, which is her plan anyway, because she knows she can't win this election.

She is sneaky, deceptive and conniving, but what else can we expect from a lying self-centered, selfish person?

Hillary: "Whaaaaaa, if I can't have the White House, Barack can't have it."

ashish   April 22nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

if they split the remaining delegates, hillary needs 80% of the remaining supers JUST TO CATCH UP. so, what is the endgame? perhaps guaranteeing a mccain victory so she can run again in 2012

disgusting

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

SUPERDELEGATES CAN CHANGE THEIR MIND.

Delegate math is pointless…

because any superdelegate can endorse a different candidate at any time.

don't count your superdelegates before they vote!

peter   April 22nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Hillary was in White House with all her experience, what did she do that she will do now. We will have the same all things of Clintons. Experience is nothing compared with judgement and vision. Change is the greatest thing that Americans need right now. Puting back the same people who were in the White House is to so how stupid we are as Americans. We need change. Obama is a brilliant and excellent president of our time. Please, please vote wisely. Do not be deceived by experience that did not bring change.

Angie, IL   April 22nd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Hillary is my first choice. Obama second choice. McCain - no way!

Brian   April 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

wiser,

your name doesn't really say much about you. switch around a few words.

"and whose wife … degrade our country."

to

"and whose husband degrades our country"

then think of the following quote:

"i did not have sexual relations with that woman, miss lewinsky."

now I personally could care less, but if you're going to be in the boat, make sure you lift up the anchor before you try and sail out to sea.

Chuck in Oregon   April 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I am praying for a major upset in this state. I can only hold onto my belief in America as a whole that this will be the final turning point in this election.

Brian from CA   April 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Yes, let's change the Washington politics to Chicago politics. Which one is worse? Obamaniacs, use your brain.

Maylyn L.   April 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Experience? What experience? Yes, Hillary has extensive experiences to lie, to exagerate, to distort and to attack. Yes, she said she will do anything to win, including to lie, … Let her go today.

carolinas   April 22nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Person's character, judgement, ability to work with all parties and good knowledge of world's moral values to have peace, harmony and prosperity…Obama qualifies the most likeable person and he has patience to bring results.

OBAMA 2008…!!!!

Susie   April 22nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

All those who want change better think about what kind of change they want. Change just for the sake of change might not be exactly what they have in mind.

ECONOMY IS A MIRAGE   April 22nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Wolf,
When are you guys going to get on top of the facts? This economy has been a mirage for the past several years. Bush doubling the national debt should give you guys a hint. Anyone can keep things looking like prosperity if you just keep mortgaging our souls, diluting the value of the dollar and our inhieretance. This guy has dissolved our wealth into pennies on the dollar and he didn't even need a gun to rob us of our life savings…. Get on the ball and get these crooks out before we have to emancipate the working man.
Ed
Oklahoma

Jane   April 22nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

My support is for Obama because he speaks the truth in his campaigns and has never outsourced tens of thousands of jobs overseas for his own political gain. Every fiber of my conscience could never vote for a woman like Hillary for president.

In 8 more years after Obama leaves office, maybe the next female presidential candidate will be the Senator from Kansas who endorsed Barack Obama earlier this year.

Obama for President '08

Chris Byers   April 22nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I've been on the delegate calculator all afternoon, and even after giving Clinton a 12-point win in Pennsylvania and giving higher percentages to states Obama is favored in, he stills goes over the top with only a handful of superdelegates. The Clinton camp is in a sad state of denial. Hillary should enjoy her 15-minutes of fame tonight, this race is over

KD   April 22nd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

No candidate has any experience at this point. At this point it is only a vision and words that either candidate can share, and as a voter, it is up to you to decide which vision is closest to yours. If all Obama has are words, which many Clinton supporters claim, then I shall remind them the power of words, what words have accomplished, and how words alone can bring hope and change, togetherness and wellbeing, and strength and power.

Calvin Barlow   April 22nd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I don't understand this big state little state talk. Al Gore won big states in the primary but lost the general election. The primary is based upon he or she who wins the most delegates big or little. Give me a break!

Calvin

Ross, Maplewood, NJ   April 22nd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

My polling shows that Obama will win by 2 to 5 percentage points.

EDW   April 22nd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Are people still using her Bosnia trip as experience?

ben Davie, Fl   April 22nd, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!

Jaq   April 22nd, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Hillary clinton has done great damage dividing the party. She said she will do anything to win. What a selfish woman. She cares nothing but her own benefit. She is a divider. Obama is a unifier. Even when he wins, Obama will have the damages done by Clinton to heal. Let us unite with Obama!

Hillary 2008   April 22nd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

We need Hillary

No Obama forever!

2008 Hillary

AZM   April 22nd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Great…
Just curious….
How do you bring about change without experience?

Only 3% of Obama supporters think experience is important? Seems pretty low to me.

Carrie Pa   April 22nd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Change: No more Clintons and Bushes!

ShannonL   April 22nd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I think it is funny that all of these Obama people want change and they think a 3 year junior Senator can waltz into Washington and make it happen. Obama has no idea how to make change happen.

Presidents come and go. Lobbyists are forever.

marie   April 22nd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

of course Obama supporters don't care about experience… He doesn't have any!

Nick   April 22nd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Even if Senator Clinton did win this primary by say 8 points- it would still be doing an enormous disservice to the party. She isn't going to win the nomination, she should face that fact and back Senator Obama tonight. Allow him to carry on for Democrats but more importantly the country. She has run very very hard, but has lost.

John Smith   April 22nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

What is so sad, as people vote, is that they forget that other nations are watching us.

We are eager to return to the White House, a family that
1. has lied to the U.S. (and the world) over and over again
2. has been impeached for breaking the laws of this nation
3. has sold our jobs overseas and are now reaping the benefits (think of the $109 million from the gains from the past)
4. works only for their own "name and reputation," not the American people.
6. has a woman who is hated by well over 50% of our people.

No one really believes that with the above record, any Clinton can restore the name, economy, and good-will of this nation back to the 1990's. Not even Bill can replicate the past economic foundations.

It is okay to "hope" but with such a history what hope is actually out there that any of the Clintons can get anything done in Washington again! They have burned their bridges, while we remain fools wanting to get them back there to help their egos! Both Clintons were Presidents of the United States; very scary!

Paul   April 22nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I 'm gonna quote this comment, I just love it

"I'm sure one of Barack's inspiring LOL- could all just hug and sing the Barney "I Love You" song with a few changes,
Come on, .. - "

I love you,
You love me,
Hope and change and unity!

LOLOLOL!!!!

Sing along with Obama!

but be mature and vote for the most qualified Hillary 08!!!

Ladyleo   April 22nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I think we should deal with McCain once we get the democrat nominee then it will be a one against one race and not a one against two race

Vince - Phoenix   April 22nd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Honestly….

how much experience did John F.Kennedy have??

how much did Abaraham Lincoln have…

JUDGMENT ……..

I still say the "experience" argument is a sham and a cover…

Sandra, IL   April 22nd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

What is the point of having experience if your experience has been the status quo of the condition we have today?

I'm for Barack because I believe he will make a difference. Hillary will lie and tell us or spin that she's making a difference.

Obama 08

CJ   April 22nd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Regardless of which candidate ultimately wins the nomination, we should stop the divide and unite strongly behind the winner. Bashing Clinton, or Obama, is nothing short of the infighting that everyone is accusing them of. We want a positive change for this country and after the last 8 years, either candidate comes to the challenge with the right attitude to bring about change…we need to remember that no candidate will be PERFECT, but hopefully will surround themself with a strong cabinet and bring strong, open minded and thoughtful leadership to this country.

wiser   April 22nd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

You are correct! Clinton supporters are looking for competence, maturity, and experience.

America doesn’t need an immature, arrogant president who does not respect the citizens of this country and whose wife and minister degrade our country. Americans know actions mean more than words and Senator Obama's words are empty at best.

HILLARY 08

Mike   April 22nd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Very interesting. Dogs do resemble their owners. Just as Hillary is negative and vindictive. Her supporters are so vindictive that they would choose a war monger old man with no economic ideas over a fine candidate like Obama. Please help me understand. Is this just blatant racism. Or does Hillary have so much in common with Bush and McCain that it is easy for Hillary supporters to cross over?

aware   April 22nd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Hillary 2008 and 2012! :)

Richard   April 22nd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Lets go Hillary lets go. Obama got pwned in the debate and pwned in Pen. Keep the train filled with coal.

Folkwolf101   April 22nd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Yes, figures, 75% of Obama supporters want change for the mere sake of change.

Venus   April 22nd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

YES!!!!!!!!!!
Come PA give it to us! Go Obama!

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