(CNN) - John McCain said Tuesday he isn't sure if a prolonged Democratic race is benefiting his candidacy, but the exit polls appear to show it is.
The Arizona senator stands to win supporters of both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama if their candidate does not win.
Only 50 percent of Clinton voters in Pennsylvania said they would support Obama if he is the nominee. Twenty-six percent said they would back McCain over Obama, and 19 percent said they would not vote at all.
Among Obama’s Pennsylvania voters, 67 percent said they would support Clinton if she is the party's nomine. Seventeen percent said they would back McCain instead, and 12 percent said they would stay home.
Clearly, whoever is the Democratic nominee will have some fences to mend.
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Oh for the love of Pete,
we are what 7 months from the election, we'll get a clearer picture of McCain once we get a nominee and make up.
Its going to be a Democratic landslide.
Thanks Hillary for destroying the party.
Voting for McCain because your candidate didn't win is just plain stupid!
I've seen a lot of these statements on this very board... I think a lot of it is frustration that should wear off prior to November... but the democrats have been shooting themselves in the foot lately...
If Obama wins I will not vote for McCain... but I may not vote at all... it wouldn't matter anyway... I'm from Illionois which has gone dem since Lincoln!
stop the negative campaign! we are going to lose this election to Mccain otherwise
Clearly shows Hillary's supporters just as bitter as their candidate.
Anyone who votes for McCain because Clinton is not the nominee, has some serious issues internally that only God can help. And, we wonder why America is in the position that its in? Get it together folks.
Obama 08
How much do you get paid to figure out what I knew 6 months ago.
When you have the two left wings of the Democratic party at odds with each other. The moderates and conservative ones will either not vote or vote Republican. Why, Because McCain is not an extremist, but a middle of the road Republican that appeals to
Moderate and Conservative Democrats that are tired of the Liberals
controlling our party.
Not a shocker. A lot of Obama supporters are flat out anti-Clinton. Cross-over Rep and Indep won't vote for her. A lot of Clinton voters don't like being looked down on and chastized by an ivy league elitists....a black one at that (just the truth).
There will be a large rash of people moving back to the Rep party after the Dem nomination is settled.
John McCain certainly has my vote if Barack Obama doesn't win the nomination. Those percentage points will certainly inflate on either side, mostly positively benefiting Senator McCain.
Clinton is just entirely too polarizing to win (if she would win the nomination).
Senator McCain has more support out there than he realizes in the American voters.
the campaign should NEVER have gotten this ugly...
Hillary HAD to go negative after getting beat 11 times in a row... and it has paid off
ONLY FOR "HER".
Hillary is our only hope!!!
I am one of the Clinton supporters that would much rather see McCain then have an inexperienced radical like Obama in the White House.
I have never voted Republican in my life but may do so for the first time if Obama is the nominee.
Go Hillary
"Clearly, whoever is the Democratic nominee will have some fences to mend."
That CNN is fact! – The supporters are the ones to blame, the people who hide behind computers to spout HATE is whats wrong with this election. I may vote for Hillary does not mean I need to jump on Blogs and say how stupid other supporters are... (Ive been seeing that the last few days)
Yesterday my car got "tagged" with Obama Stickers because I had a Hillary Sticker... Great that makes me want to vote for Obama even more... sigh
"Only 50 percent of Clinton voters in Pennsylvania said they would support Obama if he is the nominee. Twenty-six percent said they would back McCain over Clinton, and 19 percent said they would not vote at all."
Don't you mean that Twenty-six percent said they would back McCain over Obama? It is remarkably strange that so many Clinton supporters would back McCain if Clinton wins the nomination.
No, he won't win. Mark my words.
And here we go with the insults, thats not gonna win over the other people's voters.
And as usual, Hil-lie-ary won't take responsibility for any of the fence-mending since she's inherently incapable of admitting any wrong. It's always someone else's fault. Maybe she can blame Monica for this one, too, rather than her duplicitous, serial falanderer of a husband who seems to be mentally and verbally deficient about reality.
This is stupid.
26% of Clinton supporters say they will vote McCain instead of Obama. Only 17% Obama supporters says so.
Guess Billary is getting votes from McBush's voters
Washington, Jefferson,....Obama? I don't think so.
To those who would torpedo the democratic party, rather than vote for a black man...
i would respect you more if you just SAID the real reason.
seems like its sexist too.
Brandy loves Obama. Do you love your country? That is the real question you have to ask yourself.
Remember the 60's song. " To know you is to love you".
Try learning more about Obama before you sing that tune.
Let me know how that comes out.
Obama can't mend fences and make things acceptable for us Hillary supporters.He does not support universal healthcare, he is a bigot, he does not salute the flag, he looks down on the hard working, blue collar, rural Americans, he hasn't even got the backbone to stand up to his Anti-American, Racist, lunatic pastor and I am supposed to put my country in his hands. McCain will be my choice, at least he is a patriot, who not only stood up for his country, but was willing to die for it. Obama can't even wear a lapel pin for it.
I think we need to step back and take a look at the big picture here. Yes we are divided as democrats due to our having two very capable candidates who both can play a very historical role in our history. What we are failing to remember is we have had 8 years of republican rule that has done nothing but make our country worse so the idea of voting against your party becuase your candidate does not win is both iresponsible and childish. I myself am an Obama supporter but if by some chance he doesnt win I will not vote for McCain dispite Obamas loss. I am a Democrat first in this race and as much as I want Obama to win im not going to damage the process by going against the party and hand McCain the presidency should Obama lose. If you are that attached to your candidate that your willing to screw over a candidate from the same party then why even bother to vote if youd rather be apart of the problem then apart of the solution?
"Yesterday my car got "tagged" with Obama Stickers because I had a Hillary Sticker"
yeah, those are the Ron Paul crazies. They left Paul to join the Cult of Obama....just people looking for a savior.
I've seen a lot of those loons go from Paul to Obama.
Gun-totin', bird-shootin', carp-fishin', pepper-poppin', fake-accentin', Philly art museum Rocky-runnin', coal miner's daughter Annie Oakley Clinton – who'da thunk it. But then again, she's "native daughter" of Illinois, Scranton PA, Little Rock AK, Washington DC, Chappaqua ("small town") NY, AND New York City (Harlem, at that).
Who wouldn't want to vote for this snake oil salesmistress???
Hillary has said over and over again that if Obama is the nominee then she would be out there supporting him in the National Election.
I have not heard Obama giving her the same potential support and thus attempting to unify the party.
Seeing that there is a very small statistical probability that Clinton can win outright, it will anger me and pain me to no end to see her picked by the super delegates to be our nominee.
However after serious reflection and kicking at the air for a few days, I will vote for her but seriously consider becoming and independent asap.
I consider myself a independent althought I've voted republican for the past twenty some years. This years candidancy leaves very much to be desired on both sides of the aisle. Those who say they are staying at home and not going to vote are only hurting themselves and opening the door for one or the other candidate, whom ever that might be. Voting is a right and everyone should take advantage of that opportunity, regardless of how they feel about the candidates. A non-vote is a double vote for the opponent. Nothing is perfect, but this is a great country...........so please make it better with a vote, whom ever your candidate.
You know what people all over this country really are "BITTER". To say you will vote for McCain because Hillary doesnt get the nomination shows just how stupid and prejudice AMERICANS really are.
If Obama looses in the fall because of racial prejudices and ignorance, AMerica will be the laughing stock of the entire world. And the country will deserve it. The little respecet we do have will be mocked across the entire planet and it will be so deserved.
Raphael from TX go ahead vote for McCain when Obama wins the nomination, people like you voted for Bush Twice and that is why we are where we are today..i'm an Obama supporter but i will support Hillary if she's the nominee you know why, cause i'm a democrat above all..
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?
Hillary's smear tactics have worked on her supportors. Isn't that lovely? Nah... she's not out to destroy the party. SHe did it without even trying.
She's trying to run a good campaign and it's in the crapper. No money and no consistency other than her angry one sided losers. Wow...
May be true, but Obama still leads in polls head on head with McCain and is widening a lead nationally against Clinton.
McCain : bomb, bomb, bomb Iran
Hillary: we are able to obliterate Iran
The result: McCain= Hillary
Being a warmonger is different from being a wise and tough president
Obama 2008
Hillary will distroy the democratic party
We are going to see a landslide in November on the scale seen in Regans day and FDRs day for the democrats.
No country for old men.
oh my god.. I'd better run home and cling to my gun and religion because the world is coming to an end. This entire primary season is becoming so stupid. Anti- Clinton, Anti-Obama, Anti- anything . Everyone needs to just calm down and work hard at putting a Democrat in the W.H and stop the biotching!
IF THESE PEOPLE ARE THREATNEENING TO JUMP TO MCCAIN THEY ARE REALLY BITTER!!! I DON' T BELIEVE THIS. NEITHER CLINTON NOR OBAMA IS OWED THE PRESIDENCY.
OBAMA 08
This is true, I don't think I can vote for Obama . How much do we really know about the guy since he's so new to the political arena. In additional, based on his performance last week in the debate, I just don't think Obama is ready to be our commander in chief.
H I L L A R Y ' 0 8
No matter how bitter the Democratic contest has been, any Democrat who votes for McCain is making a terrible mistake. There is almost no difference between McCain and Bush on the various serious issues facing this country. Foremost among these are the war in Iraq and the economy. . If you think the last 7 years have been good, vote for McCain. Otherwise, vote Democratic.
Hillary 2008 and 2012!
Fact is, both Obama and Clinton both are proposing VERY VERY VERY SIMILAR ideas on how to run the country. Anyone who will not vote for the other is basing their vote on personality, not issues. That is a shame. But for the record, McCain is a moderate republican, so he won't be as bad as Bush, but he will not stand for what we democrats believe strongly in. WAKE UP, PEOPLE!!!! NO MORE BUSH!!!!
I'm a Kentucky resident who supports Hillary Clinton. However, if Obama gets the nomination, I WILL be voting for McCain no matter what. My vote won't be a vote in favor of McCain, but in fact, a vote AGAINST Obama. I don't believe he has the ability to lead.
I will not vote if Hillary does not win. That's it!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Obama! If some of Hillarys supporters vote for Mc Cain – You will still win! This poll proves some thing! Most of Hillary's supporter are just like her ------mean!
If Obama is the nominee he WILL NOT get my vote! I don't understand why Democrats can't see that he cannot win a general election. All you have to do is look at the polls in Ohio. If you can't win Ohio you cannot win the general election, plain and simple!
Hillary '08
Get er done Hillary. Obama got pwned in the debate and in Pn.
Oh, that's right! Remember when Hillary adopted a fake "Southern accent" a few months back campaigning in the South?
What a crazy phony bag lady Hillary is. Didn't know she could flip that Southern accent on and off like a light switch.
As a barely over fifty voter, I value wisdom and experience over oratory skills. I made my decision in January, after learining of Obama's lack of experience and questionable acquantainces, to first support Senator Clinton and second Senator McCain. There is no third choice.
In my opinion, Senator Obama is not a suitable option for the Presidency.
I think the dems has shown a record number of turn out this election so whoever the nominee is for them majority of the voters would not go over to the republican side, so i dont think mccain would win their votes and cost the democrates the election.
It's a Mosaic..... Watch where you put you're feet....
If one of them runs independant it will be a disaster...
40% vote Dem
15% vote IND
45% vote Rep
It would be bad for the liberals...
To Hillary supporters who would support Mccain if Obama is the nominee:
Please post some good reasons why you would do this because just saying it sounds very childish and it sounds like you aren't a real democrat. What Mccain issues do you believe in?
Polls are right–McCain or Nader would get my vote if Hillary won. Because I would not only be upset with her, but at the DNC for allowing her to hijack the election.
AS of the last commercial from Hillary, I am on that band wagon. I caucused for Hillary here in Iowa. I changed after all the racist garbage from Bill, and since I have done nothing but defend the idea that we all have to come together no matter who wins?
That is dead in the dust now. The question is... are we going to have a two non-alternative candidates for the Presidential election? Hillary is now running to the right of McBush on foreign policy? This white-middle age-construction worker has had it with the Clinton's. I will work tirelessly to get her defeated in the general if she gets the nomination. AND I will move to New York if she ends up running for the Senate again, just to remind everyone what a racist, (Bill), Lying, (Hill & Bill), Backstabbing, (remember what she did to Kerry?), fear/war mongering, (Hillary last week & her new ad), Self-serving, (again Hill & Bill), traitors to their Party that THEY really are. I wouldn't p**s on them if they were on fire at this point. Maybe Hillary can buddy up with Lieberman...
Democrats are loyal because the men and women of our armed forces are depending on Democratic leadership. We can't sacrifice party loyalty for candidate fanaticism.
i'm an Obama supporter. but i would vote for hillary if he didn't win. i would never vote for mccain. he's one of the reason why i'm a democrat..
Im Obama all the way. But if he isn't the nominee I wouldn't make the dumb decision and vote rebublican, goes against everything I believe. Will vote democrat no matter who the canidate is.
If my democrat candidate does not win I will not be voting in November.
I love reading Liberal hate mail as much as the next guy but please, not on Earth Day!! Can't we all just get along on the most sacred day of the year? Lenins Bday! (not a coincidence)
As an Arab, I really, really hope McCain wins. In fact its a shame Bush can't be elected to a third term. Hopefully they will stay in Iraq for as "long as it takes" and attack the "axis of evil" Iran and drive oil prices to $6000 per barrel.
Come on USA, hand over the rest!!!
Sen. Obama is not exactly electable in PA among it's traditional, conservative Democrats
It's hard for me to believe that today's Democrat would refuse to vote simply because his / her candidate did not get the nomination. My bet is that their hate / disenfranchisement of the Republican party outweighs the disappointment of their candidate not being nominated.
Haaaaaaaaaaaaa!
I just love this! Hillary supporters are funny as hell! They act just like Hillary! Come November – you will be on the Obama's train! By the way – welcome aboard! Next stop----– NC and IN
Go Obama!
It's sad to know that nineteen percent of my fellow democrat-registered Pennsylvanians would remove themselves entirely from the election process should their chosen primary candidates fail.
As though there still won't be SUCH an important choice to make come November.
I further recall no reports stating that nineteen percent of Pennsylvania Democrats were also rendered comatose throughout the last eight years.
Democrats will regain their sense of the party and world and reject
Mc Cain when the right time comes. A Democrat must lead the country.
Everyone needs to keep their eye on the prize. Hillary does have some very serious "truth" issues. I am voting for Obama, however, if Hillary were to pull this out, I would still vote for her because this is about putting a democratic president back in office. Everyone on both sides need to get over themselves and look at the big picture. I can understand people staying home if their candidate doesn't get the nomination, but I don't understand anyone who would vote for McCain. You are just asking for more years of war, foreign policy indifference, and economic problems. Amazing!
and PS: do you seriously want to look at that HIDEOUS mug for the next 4 years (and that's only IF he doesnt croak in office with all the stress)!?!? dear god, cindy is certifiable!!!!
Why would people do this? I hear people say "If my candidate doesn't win I'll vote for McCain. I can deal with four more years of the same." How stupid is that? The key word in that statement is "I". What about the people that can't with stand four more years of the same? Like our soldiers, homeowners, single parents, families without healthcare.... The list goes on and on. People please get over yourselves and your petty differences and come together for a change.
Keep dreaming Mr McCain. Its not that they dont like you the person it is the party that you represent.... its called republican. Also weither or not you believe it, the democratic party will unite again under one candidate just to keep away from 8 more years of Republican. Hang on for 4 more years and maybe then you can run again.
How are these people going to vote against the issues? Obama and Clinton see pretty much eye to eye on the important ISSUES that really matter right now. Jesus, people, this isn't a race for high school president. If you vote for 100 more years of Iraq just because you are upset about the primary, you are a complete moron.
ANYON BUT MCCAIN '08!
Thank you "Vince-Phoenix". I agree with you on that!
Obama 08
out of 100 people i know,whether dem or gop,will vote clinton 1 st,mcCain 2nd.
they will not vote for obama,say he is to young and inexperienced to b pres.
so for them its clinton,if not clinton then McCain.
I will not vote if Obama don't win...
It is pathetic to see so many crybabies that will abandon their party if their candidate doesn't win. You are not voting for ONE PERSON, you are voting for an ADMINISTRATION. Each Democratic candidate would likely appoint many of the same people. Four more years of Bush administration is a terrible price to pay because you can't think of your country first instead of a petty my-way-or-the-highway mentality.
Are you really so selfish that you want more of possibly Cheney, Rove, Rice, Mukasey, and all the others that are part of the incompetent Bush administration? Obviously, you are thinking of yourself and not your country.
NAFTA I NEED A JOB.SO HILARY ASK BILL BOY TO FINE ME A JOB AFTER HE GIVE MY JOB AWAY? HELP HELP ME ME.
SO GUNS,CHURCH,RIGHT OR LEFT. WE NEED OUR JOBS BACK WAKE UP AMERICA WAKE UP . FOR THE SAKE OF OUR KIDS.
THE CLINTON HAS GAVE US NOTHING NOTHING MAN WAKE UP WAKE UP.
OBAMA MAN TELL THE TRUETH NOT WHAT PEOPLE WHAT TO HERE OR GET OUT OF THE RACE AND GIVE IT TO SOMEONE WHO WILL BRING MY COUNTRY BACK.
Yes, I have a preference, but I'm not naming it here, solely because it apparently means a large percentage of you might automatically disregard what I'm saying.
If you are a Dem, it has never been more important to vote Dem than it will be in this election. John McCain is NOT moderate, NOT capable, and NOT the man we want running our country. He has sold out and flipflopped on every principle he once claimed to espouse. He has ADMITTED he doesn't know much about economics, and after listening to his plans for the country, I believe him. He accidentally destroyed five (5) US military aircraft during his Navy career and he would fly this nation the same way. No matter how bad you believe either Democratic candidate is, neither would be as bad as McCain. Vote for the Democratic candidate, whoever it turns out to be. Please.
As usal the Obama supporters are blaming Hillary for this story. Get a life and a candidate. Obama is a loser and will lose big time in November. He only got where he is because of the Rove GOP cross over voters. Rove said last year the GOP was going to do this and try to get rid of Hillary. Obama is a hypocrite and a lair, I voted for the Democrat nominee every time since 1972. But if Obama is the party's nominee, I am going to vote for McCain as a protest vote.
I am a long time democrat, if Hillary doesn't get the nomination, I will vote for McCain because the media has been too bias against her, and Obama supporters are too nasty.
"Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. Fear got the best of you, and in your panic you turned to..."
Indiana is for Clinton!!!!!!!!! I don't know a single person voting for Obama. This is a republican state anyway it will be for McCain in the fall.
SEN.CLINTON PROMISED MY REGION (WESTERN NEW YORK) 20,000 NEW JOBS BY 2010... WE LOST 10,000 SO FAR. IT'S TRUE LOOK IT UP
OBAMA 08'
Goes to show Obama supporters are far from analytical. If he's the nominee, he has no chance of winning in November. Hillary fares far better. Read the details. It's clear that his support are bandwagon jumpers, not thinkers. He's a real cult leader, and nothing good has ever come from that.
Comment made, "McCain is a moderate republican, so he won't be as bad as Bush, but he will not stand for what we democrats believe strongly in. WHAT WOULD THAT BE: More welfare programs and recipients and an open door policy on illegal immigrants, so that our tax base can be more diluted. Good call with high intelligence!!
Either Hillary or McCain.
Experience matters.
Obama doesn't have sufficient experience. His arrogance led him to run too early in his career.
People threating not to vote are missing the whole point of elections. If your candidate doesn't win, don't just sit at home and pout about losing. Elections aren't about you, they are about the country and what is best, so get up and vote for the person you believe to be the best of the two. Not voting proves nothing but ignorance and immaturity.
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.....
Only Rush Limburgernuts believe this haha.
Hey Texican,
To answer your "question": Yes, I love America. I love it enough when I say I won't McCain just because Clinton is not the nominee!
Enough said.
Obama 08
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!!!
You can't call people bigots and expect them to ever vote for you. You can't tell the people of FL and MI your votes mean nothing and then expect them to vote for you. You can't belittle a fellow democratic president and call him a racsist and expect people to vote for you. It just doesn't work. That's why it's too late for Obama if he becomes the nominee he will loose in Nov. because all these thing including Rezko, Ayers, Auchi, Wright and his comments are going to get bigger and bigger.
I support Obama but I will vote for whoever wins over McCain. Seriously people have you been asleep for the last 8 years. Look what the Republicans have done, are you seriously going to vote for any one with label ever again please people WAKE UP!
Barack ain't gettin' 270 EV in Nov. As a matter of fact, I predict he'll lose both Michigan and Pennsylvania. At the end, the only number that matters is 270, leave it to the democrats to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory...once again. It's all about the electoral college, stupid. When would you (finally) learn the 00' 04' lessons? (rhetorical q' of course)...
"Didn't know she could flip that Southern accent on and off like a light switch."
Actually, a lot of people can do that Jane. Myself included. I have a thick NJ accent when I am with similar speeched friends and family. When I'm not, I lose the accent.
I'm just glad that I'm not as superficial to choose someone's ability to speak or not speak in an accent as the problem with their presidential candidacy. Maybe some more reading up on the issues would be prudent...
You might want to turn to an "URBAN" radio station, for once in your life.
I can speak for 90% of the African Americans -
WE will NOT vote for BILLARY –
Besides, we are very strongly considering switching to the Independent party –
The Democratic Party does not DESERVE our vote!
McCain camp is hoping we Democrats are stupid enough to vote him in office after the Republicans were stupid enough to vote GWB for 2 terms. The whole thought is beyond stupid and desperate.
No this is great!
Let Mc Cain believe that!
Go Obama!
Susan – right on.
People accusing Hillary of being polarizing or divisive are ignoring those important words, while they presume that their pouting sissy candidate who would rather give his opponent the finger than talk issues is unifying.
HILLARY '08, '12!!!
I don't know how anyone could vote for Mccain knowing how bad his policies are and how much they mirror Bushes. Obama and Clinton whoever the loser is will tell the democrats to vote for the other so why would you vote for Mccain. Wish my grandmother could have lived an extra two years she would have loved to see a woman and black man running for president. this country is jacked up right now the grocery stores don't even have sales anymore. To vote for Mccain is idiotic.
ps:every black person i know was for clinton,until obama got into the race for pres!!!
A bad Democrat in the Whitehouse is like Nancy Pelosi as speaker, It might as well be a Republican, for all that she has done for the Democrats, maybe Obama can do something symbolic too. A bad candidate will make a bad president, no matter what thier party.
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.
Only Clinton and McCain have the experience to be president.
Please this is a Man that wants to bomb Iran and stay in Iraq for a 100 years and there was no reason to go there.
George and Joh have us trillions in debt, but people would vote for him.
I wonder if anyone reads anymore? I think the information is all learned from TV. Read the Constitution people.
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.
"Ex hillary supporter April 22nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET
To Hillary supporters who would support Mccain if Obama is the nominee:
Please post some good reasons why you would do this because just saying it sounds very childish and it sounds like you aren't a real democrat. What Mccain issues do you believe in?"
I can sum it up in one word:
RACE...
They won't admit it, but, it will be stated that he has no experience etc etc etc but it boils down to race.
An amateur built the Ark, experts build the Titanic.
Face it, Obama has no experience, and thinking the Hillary does because of her stint with Billy in the whitehouse is like Einstein's wife being able to explain the theory of relativity. Both of the democratic candidates are fighting because of ego now. The interest of the people has gone by the wayside.
Hillary –
Be gone already
Hillary supporters are just as bitter and vindictive as the candidate herself.
I vote for the best QUALIFIED person not the party. People voting for someone because of their personality or that they are cute or can give a good speech is IGNORANT that's the reason we're in the mess we're in. Sorry to break the news but ALL politicians lie(even Barak Obama) "I want to change the way Washington works" get real the President alone can't bring change, Congress has to be involved. I want someone that will work for me. People need to learn the facts before they vote.
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08
It really amazes me that the media makes out like if Obama isn't the nominee then things weren't fair. The reality is that Clinton is the overwhelming choice of LONGTIME Democrats. We've been loyal and we have been patient, but we have HAD IT with the Democratic party going FAR FAR FAR Left and not doing enough to ensure that Democrats get into the White House. We're tired. And THAT is why many of us will be switching to Independent if Hillary is not the nominee, as a form of "civil disobedience". To tell the DNC "NO" to their shoving Obama down our throats, and "NO" to the way they have been leading the party. Just because we have been lifelong Democrats does not mean we are retarded, and it certainly does not mean that we are brainless enough to accept the sexism both the media and the DNC have displayed. Most of us are moderates, and we've been silent for too long. We will vote McCain if it looks like Obama has a chance to win, otherwise we will write-in Hillary. Why? Because we WILL have our voices heard, and at least McCain is somewhat moderate, rather than the radical left-wing Obama.
This truly is sad. There are people who are so tied to their candidate they'd rather have the opposing party win if they don't get the candidate they want?
Obama & Clinton are very similar in their policy ideas. Why would toss getting the bulk of the policy you want out of spite?
Divide & Conquer. History repeating. People still not learning.
there is no way, NO WAY anyone who is voting for either democratic candidate would vote for McCain or not vote against him. We have not had two so diametrically opposed parties in decades. This is a choice of war or no war. economic recovery or deep recession. Whther or not you like the other democratic candidate, if you are voting today, no way you vote for someone that is against everything your candidate is for.
This si a crap question that is not taking into account the fervor brought about by the acrimonious campaining of the Dems in PA.
CNN you know this is a trash story, meant to do nothing more than scare people.
Only Clinton and McCain have the experience to be president.
She is the best candidate here. She is a hard worker, she is not one to slack off as president. I cannot wait to see how she is going to turn our country around.
Well, we can thank the mindless and careless and whining voters who irresponsibly said that they would "punish" the nominee of their own party by voting for the nominee of the opposition if their candidate didn't win.
Secondly, you can also thank (in part) Senator Clinton for helping to lower the standard of this campaign to gutter politics and baseless personal attacks, and for NOT insisting on running a fiscally sound campaign, campaign on the issues only, and for pandering to the type of crowd that goes for that tabloid mentality.
Thirdly, you can thank Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, the Bills (O'Reilly and Cunningham), Brian Sussman and Mark Levin (oh, and now we can add Charles Gibson and Boy George) for their double talk and distracting the American voters from what's really at stake here. Their journalistic skills are sorely lacking, and their so-called patriotism sucks. They use the American Flag and the Constitution/Bill of Rights as political tabloid fashion accessory, and they do themselves and this country a disservice.
John McCain will be the next president, and he didn't have to lift a finger to do it, and he won't have to raise another dollar, make another speech or campaign anywhere.
I would vote for McCain should Billary steal the nomination which has been given to Senator Obama and which we the people want him to have,
billary believes she deserves it and is entitled to it,
even if she is ahead in PA for a few points, she will not win.........
mark my words..
aye
AND WAT EXP. DOES CLINTON HAVE?
Only Clinton and McCain have the experience to be president.
She is the best candidate here. She is a hard worker, she is not one to slack off as president. I cannot wait to see how she is going to turn our country around.
If your Dem candidate isn't the nominee, DO NOT vote for the rep in November, DONT VOTE AT ALL...what are you people thinking???? Especially Hillary supporters...
By the way, what "experience" does she have? Please enlighten me...because to me, what she's been involved in does NOT qualify as relevent experience at all.
It's simple. Hillary cannot and will not win the nomination. She's from Illinois and couldn't even win in her own state.
Obama will win the nomination and the presidency.
Obama '08
Hey it's politics. If it weren't for the bickering or disagreeing this wouldn't be a free country would it? It's all about race for the black supporters of Obama. Majority supported Bill Clinton before but turned when they thought a black candidate had a chance. Everyone keeps saying they like what they hear from Obama and that he can unify both parties. Come on who you trying to fool? This is politics and Washington. Bill Richardson and Ted Kennedy support Obama because they like what he says. Again what has he said that's going to help me or my fellow Americans. Hilary for whatever reason people despise here has greater experince in the White House by default
and dealing with Congres. It's time to make some tough choices.
Will we be any better under McCain?, What don't we know yet about Obama?
Obama supporters blame Clinton for everything, kind of how they blame America for everything. Al Gore blamed both Clinton's in 2000 when he lost, Kerry blamed Hillary in 2004 when he lost. Hillary is the whipping post of all those who have low self efficacy. The fact of the matter is for alot of Clinton supporters McCain is closer to the mddle than Obama. Obama's health policy is inferior. He wants to negotiate with terrorists and terrorist sympathizers. So Obama acolytes, your candidate needs to take responsibility for his campaign and maybe get better policies over the hot air of his rhetoric and stutter.
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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All these "If Hillary doesn't win, I'm voting for McCain" people are phonies attempting to cause chaos because they know when it comes to a campaign on the real issues, McCain doesn't stand a chance. They're Republicans that have no intention of voting for either Hillary or Obama in the general election.
Americans need to see this illusion for what it is.
Wow. I hope I'm not looking into it too much, but the numbers sure are telling. I mean 50% of Hillary Clinton's supporters would suddenly shoot to the complete opposite side of the field? Where is the rationality in that?
In terms of issues, Clinton and Obama are virtually identical. I cannot even fathom what these people are thinking. It's illogical and stupid.
It speaks volumes about Clinton's supporters.
I have doubts McCain can maintain even his own Republican supporters – lots of them probably jump to the democrats. The pools results are showing positive to McCain because we are still in the middle of campagning against each other and say things that we actually don't mean. But once we have a democratic nominee, and start our reconciliation campaign, McCain's luck is going to fall down like there is no tomorrow.
Another thought we could have right wing operatives fomenting dissent amongst us on this very board. Google operation chaos its a direct attempt to hurt the Democratic candidates and if you spew hate you only help them. They are desperate to keep power
because if they lose it there could be some investigations and I think we all know what that will yield. Please liberals out there think before you help the enemy with an off comment.
I guess she finally got what she wanted....
Makes me see Hillary as a republican machinery
It's a shame that two very smart, charismatic candidates are being forced into "dirty politics" by the media. Why doesn't the media shed some light and discussion on the truth about John McCain? The facts suggest he would be a terrible leader, and either of the two democratic candidates would succeed in the White House.
hillary is the nastiest of all...I honestly don't know what you people are hearing/watching...do you have blinders on or what?
It's actually quite telling: EDUCATED and informed voters are for Obama...haha.
Clinton gets the ignorant bunch which make the bulk of the population. No wonder we are the laughing stock of the world.
Go rent the movie "Idiocracy" (2006)
I am watching CNN and Roland Martin said Bush won Ohio by only 10,000 votes. You would think someone would have corrected him and told him it was 110,000 votes. Bush lost Pennsylvania by less than that. Roland Martin is truly the stupidest man on cable.
Oh, How I love this exchange. bitter Bitter BITTER. The winner will be....... the envelope please......Joohaan Maaacaaiin. and the runner up is Nader. Two old men that should have lost. But no Obama you had to show up and ruin the party.
God I wish Bush was able to run again. Maybe Jeb Bush will run In 2012., Chelsea has to wait until she is 35., Then bush, Clinton, Bush
Sounds like a good country song.
It really doesn't matter. McCain will pick Condi as his running mate and win easily. Even if it isn't Condi, as long as it isn't Lieberman, he will do well.
You folks need to realize, Carter's election was a punishment against Ford and CLinton won twice because of Perot. Otherwise, Republican Presidnets have been elected since FDR......
Yes, JFK. But, how many dead people voted in Illinois and Texas for him? And, Truman and LBJ benefitted by death. That said, I do think LBJ was agreat President.
The US votes Conservative.... NY and California...well, who cares. They are so liberal, they don't have a clue.
Obama supporters are vicious and fanatical. I don't agree with Obama on his criticism of healthcare, nor do I think that because he gave a speech that he's stronger on the war, nor do I think he's experienced or equiped to be President. Here's a thought for the Obama supporters... maybe people who say that experience matters, really mean that experience matters!!
And the real idiots are people who complain about "being loyal to the democrats!" I support Hillary because I think she would be the best President for this country. If she is not the candidate, I will vote for the next best choice – McCain! And you insulting me about it really doesn't make me change my mind. Really.
Sadly, Vince in Phoenix is right. The only reason that I can possibly fathom that would cause a Clinton supporter to vote for McCain is fear of the black man. Well, that is if you actually understand your own politics and why you vote the way you do. Maybe it is just a popularity contest?
Join us dems, We are very happy to welcome you in our house.
The US Congress is the least respected government institution. It has a voter appeal of just 20%. That's more than 50% worse than George W. Why is that? Because it is a partisan do nothing self interest legislative quagmire. Each side always accuses the other of causing this and that or whatever. John McCain is to ONLY candidate who has demonstrated bipartisanship on the issues. He has the integrity, honesty and track record to prove the point. Hillary and Obama are more of the same old liberals who blame the rich and corporations for the woes of the people. They have never shown an inkling of compromise. Can you image a troika of Obama, Pelosi and Reid. They would raise taxes, end free trade, impose barriers to trade, open the borders, spend more in government and lead the US down the road to the fall of Rome. Everyone wants change from GW Bush, but we want responsible centrist ideas, not those generated from the far left of Obama and Hillary and the radical press of the NYT and SF Examiner.
Not if it's Hillary.
She is strong, intelligent, and experienced.
Hillary 08
If Obama wins the nomination, voting for him is not an option for me. I base my decision, on the belief, that he is not experienced enough. We have suffered through 8 yrs of Bush, who definitely, was & is not qualified to be President. Enough for me............& yes, McCain is considered a moderate in the republican party. He is an honorable man, & will get my vote after Hillary. Obama is too far left of center for me.
I just want to echo the stupidity of voting for McCain whoever gets the nomination. Hillary and Barack are very similar in terms of policy. I support Barack because he has exhibited far superior judgment than Hillary in terms of foreign policy and represents real change in that arena where are nation has gone in a disastrous direction. But I'll be an enthusiastic Hillary supporter if need be.
And McCain is no moderate Republican. That's not true in the least. He's more pro-war than even Bush. He's never seen a war he didn't like. Just peruse his record. He also has adopted the far right Bush tax policy, is far far right on abortion policy, and has absolutely no real health care plan. Just because he sponsored McCain-Feingold and everyone calls him a maverick doesn't mean he isn't very conservative. In fact, most partisan scorecards score him in the top 20 percent in terms of being conservative while Obama and Clinton come in between 20 and 40 percent in terms of being liberal.
Voting for McCain over Obama is not just about being unhappy that Hillary is not the nominee. For me, I do not believe Obama is capable of being president, do not think he is prepared, and I do not trust him. I prefer Clinton's ideas and plans over McCain's, but I trust McCain more than Obama. If BHO is the nominee, I will vote for McCain. I will be voting against Obama more than voting for McCain.
NObama
Voting for McCain because your candidate does not win is silly.
Not showing up at the polls for the same reason is just as silly.
However, did those of you who will defect to the other party not notice that there are a large number of republicans and changed their party affiliation just so they can vote for a democrat?
What that tells you is that change is what the country is craving whether is it BO or HRC.
Tsk, tsk. Make your vote count for what really matters and that is NOT your personal feelings but what is best for the country.
Aha..... the cat is out the bag, the democrats are just as bigoted as the Republicans!!! I wonder how foolish those blacks who have been voting democrat faithfully for the last 50 years feel now? Bill Clinton got 50% of their vote.
At least one good thing will come out of this, no more lock step voting for democrats in the black community, Clinton must be laughing now she's got what she wanted.
FOR MS. Susan April 22nd, 2008 6:40 pm ET
Hillary has said over and over again that if Obama is the nominee then she would be out there supporting him in the National Election.
I have not heard Obama giving her the same potential support and thus attempting to unify the party.
YES he DID in the very last debate.
anyone who thinks mccain would make a good leader is seriously mislead on who the man is!
since when does a flip-flopper of historic proportions, with very serious anger issues, who physically attacks people in front of the senate, has a MAJOR reputation in washington for flying off the handle, SUPPORTS the failed and IN DEBT to foreign countries invasion of iraq, WANTS another failed invasion of iran (which will without question BRING very deadly attacks onto US soil), calls his wife a c*word in front of people, supports tax cuts to the most wealthy americans, and i have to stop now cuz my fingers hurt...but the list could go on forever.
these are ALL very easily found facts to check on, so please do it and then tell me how THAT makes for a "great leader"!!!
you all want EXPERIENCE, but with mccain what you're going to get is WAR experience! this country cannot take anymore war. it's a VERY dated, old-fashioned idea for changing america and the world.
it is NOT patriotic to vote for a flip-flopper who has TOLD US he plans to continue the failures of the bush/cheney cabal!
just cuz he spent 5 years as a POW 40 years ago DOES NOT mean he'd make a good president TODAY-or ever!!!!
How can any true supporter of either Clinton or Obama say they would choose McCain over either of them if their pick didn't win the nomination? How can you call yourself a democrat or a supporter? They both have essentially the same campaign with the same issues and McCain's issues are so grossly different, it's not even a question. If any TRUE supporter of either of these candidates feels throwing a temper tantrum will solve this country's crises, they're sorely mistaken. I can't stand Clinton and I hope she loses the nomination to Obama, but should by some freak of nature, she win the nomination, I would vote for her. The ACTUAL issues are far more important than throwing a hissy fit because your pick didn't win. This isn't a baseball game or a hockey game. We're talking about our country here. Take it seriously.
not surprised by voters. Some of these voters are the same voters who voted for Bush. Can anyone see so many similarities between Bush and McCain?
Looks like Hillary and Bill will take the supporters of PA to their grave if she does not win. Loyalty to PARTY, It also show how close the Hillary Clinton and John McCain are, because their supporters are literally the same, they will choose GOP over Democrats! And, as Bill Clinton said, there is no "Race Card" being plaid by the Clinton Supporters. Come on, we prefer to support Hillary, however if she does not make it we will switch party to support a "White Man." Sound like her Right Wing friends are true Right Wingers! Sincerely, Lake Hart, A Native American Writer.