April 23, 2008
Posted: April 23rd, 2008 03:15 PM ET

From
CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer
CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer

(CNN) – You can get dizzy from all the political spinning that's going on.

If you listen to the Barack Obama team, the Pennsylvania results actually showed that he was improving when it comes to winning support from white working class voters. They say he did better with this group in Pennsylvania than he did six weeks ago in Ohio, where Clinton also won by about ten points.

If you listen to the Hillary Clinton team, the results show that Obama simply can't win in major battleground states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and Michigan. Those are states, they insist, a Democratic presidential candidate desperately would need to win in the general election.

All the spinning is designed to sway those still-undecided super delegates who will be critical in eventually determining the party's nominee. Remember – the party created those superdelegates so they would be able to ensure that the eventual nominee would be more competitive against the Republican nominee. That's why those superdelegates are so important and powerful. The rules make clear that they can choose a candidate who did not win the greatest number of pledged delegates, or the popular vote.

Right now, Clinton advisers also pursuing some of the superdelegates who earlier announced their support for Obama. They suspect the results from Ohio, and now Pennsylvania, are giving some of those Obama supporters buyer's remorse. They are hoping to change their minds. The party rules state that superdelegates can change their minds at any time until the real roll call on the convention floor.

All of which suggests this contest is not over yet – and might not be for some time.

If someone would have predicted back in early January, before the first contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, that the Democrats would still be slugging it out now, they would have been ridiculed. The assumption back then was that the Republicans would be fighting and fighting while the Democrats settled on their candidate relatively quickly. That goes to explain why politics can be so unpredictable and so much fun to cover.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Wolf Blitzer


Sharon Minnesota   April 23rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Well Wolf, that's exactly why the democratic party has a process to elect a nominee when no one candidate has the required amount of delegates. It's designed to stop the spinning and get the job done. (The candidate who can win the General Election.)

The Obama campaign is going bananas trying to get Hillary to quit before all the votes are in. It's a good thing she's mature enough to shake off all the intimidation so we can complete the democratic process.

The spinning is ok if you don't mind getting dizzy.

Mark   April 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Wolf,

I completely disagree. The spin is not aimed at convincing superdelegates; it is aimed at the general population. We live the election through a media with headlines, 100 word essays, and 30 second sound bytes. The spin tries to keep us going to the polls and digging into our all important pockets for cash. It is a sales pitch, no more no less.

The superdelegates know the score, and I am pretty sure have already made up their minds on much less "scene stealing" stuff. Even their arguments to us are for us. Their real reasons are the business of politics, which often goes on behind closed doors.

Michelle   April 23rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

The vote didn’t count because Obama did everything in his power to fight a revote, accept the results or seat the delegates in a fair manner. The people of Michigan and Florida did not make the decision to move up their primary, the democratic leadership did. Their voices should be heard. If Obama wants to unite the US, then why did he fight to stop a revote or allow the delegates to be seated? It is apparent; he knows he will not win these big states either. Obama was on the ballot in Florida and was crushed. He had his name on the Michigan ballot and made the decision to remove his name. His choice. This is another instance of bad judgment on his part ... think Wright, Weatherman, Revco, bitter; the list goes on and on

Mauri   April 23rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

BARACK OBAMA says he cannot imagine why he hasn't been successful in winning over senior voters who continue to vote for Clinton. And I see where some obviously younger bloggers say the reason for this is that seniors are "out of touch" with the political system workings, and only vote for Clinton because the Clintons have been around so long.

As a 79-year-old white female, I'm standing up here to tell everyone that these suppositions could not be more wrong. If I had a chance, I could tell Senator Barack Obama why seniors vote for Clinton more often than they do for him. And just as important, whoever thinks we're "out of touch," should think again, do the research, and they will find that we are perhaps the most well versed on not only the major issue concerns, but we know perfectly well what each candidate is doing that are turnoffs vs. what constitutes a winning philosophy.
Here are a couple of examples for starters: Sometime ago, Barack Obama described his grandmother (who is probably around my age) as "a typical WHITE person." Ouch! Then there's the gender issue that, at our age, we have been exposed to all our lives, and perhaps more than anything in some cases, we have this undying and burning desire to see a WOMAN elected to the presidency.

Finally, Obama should not suppose that we seniors are all-consumed with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid - or even his vow earlier in the campaign that he would see to it, if elected, that all persons whose annual salary is under $50 thousand would be exempt from income tax. RATHER, HE SHOULD KNOW, THAT OUR GENERATION IS ONE THAT KNOWS HOW MUCH AND HOW HARD ONE HAS TO WORK TO GET AHEAD IN THIS WORLD. WE JUST DON'T HAPPEN TO THINK HE'S PAID HIS DUES IN THAT DEPARTMENT. Hillary has. One last thought. As a 50-year-old female in the workforce in the seventies, I was able to succeed into a managerial job that I would otherwise not have been considered. This was due to Affirmative Action, and was I happy to qualify as a woman over 45 minority. I hope Senator Obama will think about the above and perhaps profit by it.

John Smith   April 23rd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Most people want the candidates and supporters to keep "fighting." Most people feel this is great for the party and the nation.

Well, let us wait– "monkey see, monkey do." In months to come, the Dems and Republicans in the House and Senate will be "figting" and I will like to listen to those who say that they should STOP and focus on issues of interest to this nation. Why should they? You have told them to go to Washington and "fight, not get together to resolve issues." So, as instructed by Hillary– keep fighting warriors! All you need is go out and pay $4/gallon for gas at the pump; they will still be fighting!!! God bless us all.

Ross in Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Only in the Clinton world can a difference of less that 10%, that's right actually do the math, be spun in to a "DOUBLE DIGIT" victory.

Lee   April 23rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

The Clinton's are all about winning at all costs, ugly or otherwise. Time for Democrats to wake up and usher in a new generation of politicians lead by Barack Obama.

OC - CA - cubanamericanwoman   April 23rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Fellow democrats...
PLEASE BE AWARE OF RUSH LIMBAUGH'S "OPERATION CHAOS". HE'S RECRUITING REPUBLICANS TO REGISTER AS DEMOCRATS AND VOTE FOR CLINTON TO AMBUSH THE GENERAL ELECTION. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE – HERE'S THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE ALL WE DEMOCRATS SHOULD SERIOUSLY, SERIOUSLY, CONSIDER ...

"Peck may be an ardent Clinton supporter, but she says she is ready to work for whichever Democrat wins the nomination. If Clinton fails to get the nod, Peck says, "I'll be the first person to walk into Barack Obama's campaign office and say, 'What can I do to help?'" She adds, "And I hope they'd welcome me." At this point, the Democratic Party would welcome all of Indiana into its arms if it can help finally decide, once and for all, who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in the fall."....

PLEASE FELLOW DEMOCRATS –LET'S NOT GIVE THE REPUBLICANS ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF HELL!!!

THANK YOU.

Greg   April 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

This woman, and her minions, are becoming psychotic.

The race is decided on PLEDGED DELEGATES + SUPERDELEGATES.

Not by:

-who wins the popular vote, inclusive of "votes" from states that are not allowed to participate in the nomination

-who raised the most funds since the contest they won the night before

-who performed best in the latest debate that was moderated by a former staffer from their husband's presidency

-who has won the largest states

-who has won the prettiest states

-who has succeeded in disgusting the largest number of Americans by their willingness to outright lie at the drop of a dime

The Democratic party leaders must be losing their minds with this woman's antics.

James S. Klich II   April 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Clinton and Obama need to stop attacking each other and start attacking McCain. This will make the Democratic party stronger in the long run. One of you will win so let fate run its course. The other option is both can run on the same ticket. Lets go after McCain now. Lets start with his pro NRA stance. McCain in the White House means more dead Americans due to gun deaths. Also, McCain will drag the war on forever.

David Spies   April 23rd, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Speaking of spin, Jamal is 1% an analysts and 99% a politician. Nothing comes out of his mouth that is not biased. He degrades potentially informative discussions continuously...

Jocely   April 23rd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

For Hillary Clinton to say the republican will beat Obama just like George H. W. Bush beat Michael Dukakis show two things. Step one she don’t know her history or she is playing the American people to picture Obama with a picture in order to confuse the voters.
I need to remind people George H. W. Bush was vice president of Ronald Reagan a very popular president who won two terms. George H. W. Bush was a third term of Ronald Reagan.
If you go back you see in 1980 Reagan won 44 states against Carter. In 1984 Reagan beat Walter Mondale 49 states to 1 state you George Bush term was a Reagan third term.
This is why an inexperience candidate like Bill Clinton was able to beat a seating president like George Bush because people come to the term George Bush was no longer Ronald Reagan.
Michael Dukakis lost against Ronald Reagan.

Jocely
Fayetteville, NC

Laurie Hester   April 23rd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

As a Clinton supporter, I agree that MI cannot count, as Obama was not on the ballot. However, In FL, he was, and neither candidate campaigned in FL as per the rules. It was a clean election.

While Florida's delegates cannot count per the rules, it is idiotic to say that their votes don't count when factoring in "the peoples' will". Being ahead in pledged delegates counts for nothing. It's whomever gets to the finish line which counts. And super delegates will look at 2 things; the people's will (which, by the end of the primaries and including FL, Hillary will have won the popular vote), and electability. Obama's support is in mostly red states, and he has failed big in the important swing states. Dems cannot win without PA and OH, and those voters have rejected his lack of experience and empty promises.

aware   April 23rd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Right Wolf!

But, Obama is by his own choice of alliances, his questionable ideology and the ill advised words of both Barack and Michelle, a fatally flawed candidate. He cannot win the general election.

The campaign has actually been quite civil so far but the Republicans won't heed McCain's call to maintain civility. They taste another victory with Obama.

So, It will be Hillary Clinton or John McCain in 2008! :)

Jane, NC   April 23rd, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Florida has to count now. The race has been too close now to exclude that important state. Neither candidate campaigned there, and both names were on the ballot. They have to count.
And a resolution to the problem of Michigan must also be reached.

OBAMA IS THE BEST ONE WE GOT!!!!   April 23rd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

That's the thing no one should be listening to Hillary or her supporters, they are deluted of truth. Hillary lacks the ability to be truth about anything and her supporters lack information and understanding of who they are really supporting, they could not have done much research on the Clintons otherwise they would know they are voting for a CROOK and DRUG DEALER and LIAR and POSSIBLE MURDER PLUS SHE'S GUILTY OF CAMPAIGN FRAUD!!

All of those sending money to Clinton will recieve the same for their trouble as did others that sent in the past. Do your research before sending you hard earned money. Don't take my word, don't take the words of hundreds others take the words of the official documented written and recorded PROOF. This is hard stuff, it's only for those wanting the TRUTH! The same TRUTH that the REPUBLICANS are dying to use to bring the Clintons down, that's why they want her to win so even to the point of helping her fight against Obama.

GET READY FOR THE SHOCK OF YOUR LIVES,
I CALL IT MEET THE CLINTONS

Google: Hillary Clinton Scandals
Google: Clinton Scandals
You Tube: Hillary Clinton "shocking things they don't want you to know" videos 1-3
You Tube: Hillary Clinton "Bill & Hillary Clinton their secret lives" videos 1-12.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

To Jerry,

I agree with you, why does Jack seem to get so hostile; always interrupting and becomming agitated if things get heated?

He seems to get P--d off often!!

Go Hillary!!!!!!

GJ   April 23rd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

This is mostly Obama's fault... he needs to put her away. Take her down on her lies and contradictions.

> NAFTA
> BOSNIA
> Womens right speeches in China
> Releasing the donation list for her husband's library

He needs to drive home she cant be trusted to do right by the people. Frst lady is not the same as expereince. The point needs to be made that the POTUS needs to lead by example and show the courage to say and do things that arent popular AND be able to say I was WRONG and not I "mis-spoke"

imh   April 23rd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Ron Reagan is dead right...there is still racism in this country and unfortunately more prevalent in some states. Obama is loosing the "blue collar" and the less educated votes in these states for that reason only. The Clinton’s are very aware of this and they’ve been subtly and sometime overtly using race to their advantage and through surrogates like Gov. Rendell in PA. Trust me, Gov Rendell didn’t bring this issue up in the PA primary by accident…these people will do anything to win, particularly when the PA has the 2nd oldest average age in the county and one of the lowest percentage of college educated residents – prime targets for that kind of politics. I’m cautiously optimistic that we will soon be able to turn the page and move away from this type of politics. The country will be better for it.

Ross   April 23rd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Why has no one mentioned "operation chaos"? I am a staunch Obama supporter and listen to Limbaugh for sarcastic entertainment. He spent several hours today taking credit for Hillary's win yesterday. It will be interesting to see how many republican defectors run back to home after they messed up the Democratic primary.

Hattie / Chicago   April 23rd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Clinton can not win in the general election !!! With the Rush Limbaugh listners switching parties like in the P.A election which made up the new 10% at the end which just happened to be the amount she won by. HER VICTORY was not a true victory and when November comes, if she wins the preliminaries, she will see just what I'm talking about.. She is working with anyone that she thinks will help her win even the far right winged republicans... She is the setting herself up for the biggest fall of her life. Also, I don't believe Obama's people will vove for her.. . SUPER DELEGATES don't be fooled !!!

Vermont   April 23rd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

How can the democratic party pick their nominee and exclude the votes of people in Michigan and Florida, just doesn't seem fair. The last time the democratic party gave up in Florida, we got 8 years of George Bush....I think we need to count their votes this time.

carol, san ramon, ca.   April 23rd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Wolf...During your roundtable today with Jeffrey, Jack and Gloria there was an amazing point when Jack Cafferty made a point that Senator Obama has won the race and the Democratic Party can't possibly take it away from him! What amazed me is that none of you really took him on...I guess you all believe that it doesn't matter what the remaining primary states voters have to say? I guess you have a crystal ball and know who's going to win in each remaining state? I guess it doesn't matter what the Superdelegates have to say? This is all a fete de complis!

If you insist on having Jack Cafferty voice these kinds of opinions the least you can do is make sure both sides are covered equally! These kinds of discussions are fueling the controversy, these kinds of rabid opinions left unchallenged are what's going to cause the rift that Jack Cafferty speaks of with a wave of his hand!

Please, if you're going to have discussions of this nature make sure you have people on board who are sharp enough to handle both sides!

Donnaat:ronanddonna13@msn.com   April 23rd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Hi Wolf Blitzer

Voters were not given the realtity of people who (false start), Even at the Olympics, a Contestant is allowed ONE false start, but 2 (false starts) equal an elimination from any game event. So, When Did
Bill Clinton said:' we are in this to win", how did he pay off the Mafia between her sqrew ups/ I am a voter, ligitiment Judge of her qualification. She was out when she went against the agreement not to vote -count, Fla. and Mo. t his is low-tech Mafia , and I am the only lowley person to get her out.

Donna, Idaho Falls

Tom   April 23rd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

92% of black voters voted for Obama in PA... similar % of black voters voted for him in other states... It reminds me of OJ simpson case.
Am I the only one reach this conclusion here?

CNNBias   April 23rd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

FOX reported the winner at least 30 minutes before CNN. Even though CNN knew the winner. CNN is biased and is pushing their own political agenda. CNN didn't want to admit that Hillary was the clear winner. The bias at CNN is dispicable, which is why(along with all the other bias) after being a longtime viewer, my home is no longer a CNN home.

Donna   April 23rd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Hi Wolf Blitzer

Voters were not given the realtity of people who (false start), Even at the Olympics, a Contestant is allowed ONE false start, but 2 (false starts) equal an elimination from any game event. So, When Did
Bill Clinton said:' we are in this to win", how did he pay off the Mafia between her sqrew ups/ I am a voter, ligitiment Judge of her qualification. She was out when she went against the agreement not to vote -count, Fla. and Mo. t his is low-tech Mafia , and I am the only lowley person to get her out.

Donna, Idaho Falls

Janice   April 23rd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Yeah! Way to go Hillary! Keep up the momentum.

Philip   April 23rd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer:

You're a spin doctor yourself, so stop proselityzing and hiding under the hood of media objectivity. Your bias is obvious in the way you introduce news from and about Obama - and how you make Clinton's possibilities and potential much less attractive.

Just report the news - or join Obama's campaign. Who knows - if he wins he might make you press secretary.

Jo   April 23rd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Judge Fishburne - You need to back off. There is nothing wrong with Arkansas politics. Here we put everything in the open and fight to the finish –no holds barred. People deserve to hear the truth, no matter how ugly it seems, and they deserve the opportunity to fully examine the candidates. Go Hillary - you're our girl whether we are black or white!

mike   April 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hillary is getting free TV support (so called political analysts) from CNN and of course from FOX because republican wants her to win because she is an easy target. ABC showed their best support towards Hillary by asking the questions to Obama which helped her to win big in PA. Obama has to spend money on TV to balance those up. Everybody is against Obama (CNN, FOX, ABC). With all these support, she will not be able to win this election. Obama is the one who will get the nomination. Please don't hurt the party. Let democrat win this election.
Thanks

Shirley   April 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hillary wants all the trauma to end if she wins, since Senator Obama is ahead she will continue with her 'kitchen sink' campaign. I will vote for John McCain if Hillary is the nominee, she is more a Republican that John. Hillary voted for the Iraq war, she voted for Bush to have powers normally given only to Congress; I did not hear Hillary speak out even once against Bush's Administration until she started running for President. Hillary is proven liar and a corrupt politian who will do anything, change any rule to win.

gary   April 23rd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

SUPER DELIGATES WILL GO FOR THE ONE THEY KNOW CAN RUN OUR COUNTRY. IT SURE THE HELL ISN'T OBAMA. THE VOTERS FOR O.B. ARE MOSTLY BLACK AND YOUNG. YOU THINK THE WISER SUPER DELIGATES ARE GOING TO LET THEM CONTROL OUR COUNTRY. THIS RACE IS JUST WHAT IT IS. A BIAS RACE AGAINST HRC. RACE VOTING RACE. THATS A REVOLUTION NOT A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. OUR COUNTRY IS IN TO MUCH TROUBLE FOR A UNKNOWN CANIDATE TO TAKE CHARGE. GIVE ME A BREAK.

Philip   April 23rd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Obama's biggest claim is that he transcends all "lines" - black and white, rich and poor, young and old, white-collar and blue collar, etc., etc.

What we as voters should always remember is that you can NEVER be all things to all people - you can never please everyone. At one point, you have to take a meaningful stand and stick by it - and Obama's "teflon" is not a stand - it's a cop-out.

james gaymon   April 23rd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I don't understand how the clinton campaign is getting away with just stright out midleading the counrty. she does not have the most votes she is out right lieing.... I can't not understand why the media is not calling her on this???????? This is the trouble i am having with the clintons' they are willing to say and do anything to win this race... Why is not someone with a voice saying something about this??? This country is in trouble, we need help on what DNN is calling Issue one. Food cost, gas cost, the security of my job, can i continue to afford my home, are more of our children goitn to die in war, is more os my tax dollars going to finance the war. If they think they can say any thing to get into the white house what is going to stop them from doing the samething once they are in the white house????

David Smith   April 23rd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

It amuses me to see that Senator Clinton is still bringing up Michigan, where all the democratic party candidates other than her removed their name from the ballot – and she still only got a bit over half the vote, and Florida where there was ostensibly no campaigning. When you look at the demographics, it was clear that Senator Clinton had an enormous edge against Senator Obama, and yet her win was anything but huge.

What galls me the most, however, is that there is a candidate who is accusing another of being elitist. Of COURSE the candidate is elitist, that is almost a requirement of being a candidate in the first place. ALL candidates left in the race, and almost all that had their hat in the ring, are elitist. That is, after all, how our republic is run. Oh, yeah, that too – AMERICA IS NOT A DEMOCRACY. If you think of the pledge of allegience, it is to the republic for which it stands, not to the democracy. It is even laid out in the constitution that we are a republic. But I digress. We elect representatives – the political elite – to do what they think is in our interest. We choose based on whether we think they will act a certain way, but we give them the power – they are the elite, after all.

Disheartened   April 23rd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

If the super delegates go against the will of the people it will be like Bush taking the presidency away from Gore. Imagine how different the world would have been.
I hope the super delegates are aware of her bold face lies and avoidance of answering a straight question.
By the way, doesn't she have a court date to attend regarding Peter Paul V.S. Clinton. That hasn't been plastered all over the media every half hour.

Jo   April 23rd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama is a jerk. He cries that Hillary is negative, and then he calls her Annie Oakley. Let the contest continue, put in the Florida and Michigan votes, and wait for the convention. Then let's see who wins. The process is important, and it should continue. Go Hillary!!! You deserve to win!

velli   April 23rd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I have to say this cus i see CNN not doing its job. why equip the Clinton and Reps with adds that will hurt obamas camp, we know what the game is now. thanks to the likes of Lou that is happy over notting.

gary   April 23rd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

THE FACTS ARE O.B. WILL LOOSE. HRC HAS WON ALL THE BIG STATES THAT MATTER ALOT FOR NOV. IF HRC LOOSES WE LOOSE. THE REPUBLICANS WILL TAKE OFFICE AGAIN.AMERICA WILL DESERVE WHAT THEY GET FOR TRASHING OUR ONLY PRAYER (HRC.). HRC IS THE FIGHTER WE NEED FOR OUR COMMANDER AND CHIEF.SHE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THE KNOW HOW TO WORK AROUND WASHINGTON POLITICS ,AND BRING THE CHANGES WE NEED.WITH BILL IN OFFICE SHE DIDNT HAVE THE LAST SAY. IF SHE BECOMES LEADER ,SHE WILL DELIVER WHAT WE NEED. O.B. IS A GREENHORN ,AND WE DONT NEED AN ON THE JOB TRAINING CANIDATE IN THE OVAL OFFICE. GO HRC

Barbara   April 23rd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Is there any good estimate as to the extent that Rush Limbaugh's "Chaos" initiative might have pumped up Hillary's votes? In listening to his radio show today, he seems to think that he is creating major havoc within the Democratic Primary races by encouraging his listeners to register to vote as Democratics and then voting for Hillary. Obviously, his aim is to eliminate Barack as a candidate who is more formidable against McCain.

Tony   April 23rd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I don't understand the basis for the argument that Obama can't win the big states in November simply because Hillary has won them now. That's like saying that just because the Yankees couldn't beat the Red Sox, then they would stand no chance against the Rockies. It makes no sense to me. Sounds like grasping at straws by the Clinton campaign.

Tim from Eugene OR.   April 23rd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I am making my first donation ever to a politition today for Obama. I am going to canvas for Obama this weekend, also a first for me. As obama says he can't win without our help. Hope anyone out there that reads this will make their first donatoin. Lord help this country if Hillary or McWar wins,

Go Obama 08 YES WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Moleyo   April 23rd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Jerry,
what?
Everytime they have one these panels it is someone with an opinion.
None of them are objective.

Chyanne   April 23rd, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I was upset watching your show today and the comments from your guests. As for the Super Delegates giving their votes to Clinton, it would their choice. You can not say it would be stealing the vote from Obama. Aren't Hillary's votes being taken away since she is not getting Florida or Michigan's votes?

Millie 2   April 23rd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Hillary 's life story is a true example of when you have Money in the Bank, come from an Elitist family, with all the rights and privileges, that always works towards your goals, staying focus on "what you want to do when you grow up", like the preez and stay the course in the face of adversity, it pays off, because you get to keep all that money.

JDinPA   April 23rd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

How very nice.. Glad to know that myself and neighbors are racist. Instead of blaming PA for Obama's failure to win. How about you blame the man himself? PA has one of the highest military enlistment rates. Also a large percentage of Catholics voters, who happen to be, very discerning of the wannabe walk on water types. Try to connect with PA voters and win.. fail and you loose. Simply right?

Tricia   April 23rd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

It took a Clinton to stop the Democrats winning the election in 2000. It will take a Clinton to stop the Democrats winning in 2008.

Ken   April 23rd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Wolf, you and your pundit friends at CNN have a conflict of interest. You all hope for this "horse race" to continue to the convention since it provides cheap content to fill the hours on the network. The pundits, I'm sure, love all the extra airtime.

Is ANY of this serving the PUBLIC interest? When are you going to start informing us about REAL news? There's still a world out there, Wolf, where things we should know about are happening.

Ted Turner, for one, is revolted as to what you and CNN have become.

DJP   April 23rd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

What is wrong with cnn?!! Is Jack C. the only one with any common sence?!! Can you amagine what would happen if super delegates went against the popular vote and all the rules, and robbed Obama of this nomination!!! It would be an ugly America!

De'Jon Prescott   April 23rd, 2008 6:52 pm ET

The notion that Obama can not win in Pennsylvania or Ohio against McCain in the general election shows lack of knowledge. First of all, Obama won Iowa which is prominant of White workers. Once Obama is our nominee, the party will unifiy and defeat McCain. More then double of register voters are democrate so if McCain has a chance of winning a third Bush term he would need democrates, and i highly believe democrates will sway here votes to McCain.

wannabeobamagirl   April 23rd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

florida and michigan DON'T COUNT! Their hasty decision...AND Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan! let it go...and accept that Hillary has made her negative bed and now has to lay in it! Hindsight is 20/20 I guess.

Barry   April 23rd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Lately the media has been acting like Hillary agents. Taking everything uttered out of her twisted mouth as the greatest thing as sliced bread. While at the same time only airing negative things about Obama. I would hope the media would be fair and impartial. But I guess that would be to much to hope for. Thanks media for showing your bias. Don't think at all I'm believing any of the spin you or Hillary are throwing out on the air. The more you try to manipulate the truth, the more I know Mr. Obama's the right choice.

judge fishburne   April 23rd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The Clinton's continue their Arkansas style of Back-door dirty political
maneuvering and shenanigans. This is way beyond throwing the 'kitchen-sink' at Obama, Hillary is attempting to project that she is 'The People's Choice', by dropping her "Elitist Roots" and pretending to be one of the blue-collar good-ole-boys. The very same ones that secretly supported the Bush's in their last 3 administrations.
Now, she is going after every one of the Superdelegates, whether committed or not, just to make her case.
Every one of her Actions ... point to one over-whelming Fact, that she is Desperate and is on a course of absolute Desperation and to what means? WHAT? She can't Count?

Kathy   April 23rd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

It's great that so many are involved at this point in the process - while by no means a senior citizen I certainly don't fit the younger demographic. I can't remember the last time there was so much discussion about candidates at this point in the game and it's good. My confusion stems from the fact that through all the rhetoric we still don't know a heck of a lot about Obama. Hillary is a known commodity and so is McCain. Besides his talk of change - which he needs Congress's backing to pull off in the first place, he can't do it alone - where's his experience dealing in the shark-infested waters of politics?

Ophelia/FL   April 23rd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

JACK your so right, she's hurting her own party. I'm starting to think she wants 2012?

Moleyo   April 23rd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Who says he can't win the GE? The Hillary Campaign.
Oh I see, well then he must not be able to win because they are pillars of the truth. Heck, the DNC could have saved a lot of money and just gave the nod to her since the voters and pledged delegates don't matter much.

Shirley-Ohio   April 23rd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

It does not take a rocket sciencitis to know that Hillary cannot win and that she is not going to win. Stop it already with the what ifs. Do you actually think that he will not get the 10 percent of the votes that he did not get in PA and Ohio, come on Wolf, I thought you were smarter than that and another thing, didn't Huckabee stand in the way of McCain getting the nomination, well this is the same thing Hilliary is doing. You ask why are the republicans going after Obama and not Hilliary? Duh, they don't want to run againist him they want to run against someone they can beat. The republicans cannot and won't beat Obama. Hillary, you and anybody else can spin whatever you want to spin.

Shirley, Ohio

Jim Nammack; Kentucky   April 23rd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

That is pretty amazing, Wolf. You and Anderson Cooper are nothing BUT spin. I recall the good ol' days when CNN used to report the news. Now you guys report little but your own spin. For news these days, one either has to read between the lines or go to a different channel.

Frank   April 23rd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

If Obama can pick up 70 to 80% of Clinton supporters as exit polls have shown if he is the nominee, what happens to her argument "he can't win the big states?"

Newman   April 23rd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

What you see here is the larger picture. More popular votes for Obama, more states, more delegates, larger rally attendance, more donations, more in total donations, and an ever increasing super-delegate support. The governor of Hillary's Oklahoma just backed Barack today! Obama has the support he needs to win the general election and former Hillary supporters in the "big" states will get behind Obama in November. If Hillary couldn't change anything substantial from 1993-2001, why would 2009 to 2013 be any different. A vote for Hillary is a vote for more of the same. America needs some real changes to happen, and Obama offers this.

Ophelia/FL   April 23rd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I LIVE IN FLORIDA, HILLARY DIDN'T WIN FLORIDA!!! SO CAN YALL STOP SAYING IT, IT'S P_____ us FLORIDIAN'S OFF!!!!

gerard morei   April 23rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I think that all the women that support Obama are just plain traitor to they own cause, think about it, probably you are the ones that complain all the time that in your places of work you are discriminated and you never get the top possisions in there and if you get that possition you never get pay as much men does. Now you have the chance to vote for a brilliant woman to have the most important job in the world and you are turned your back on her. Are you affraid or you like to be dominated by men.? I'm a man and I support this brilliant woman for President of our great Nation.
Hillary for President 2009!!!

Ell Kinney   April 23rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Wolf The media is acting as if Hillary was not the favorite to win Penn. just as Ohio. That is her turf. When you get down to real Primary you
will see how they continue to vote! DEMOCRATIC!!!!

So please stop the spin.................

Ell from Texas

mike   April 23rd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Joy says...

there is no great mystery. In some states in the U.S. some white rural voters refuse to vote for a black man and will vote for any white candidate available, regardless of their policy, character or ability to perform.

The same could be said for Africa Americans in some states. With margins almost always above 90%. Sen Clinton has no margins anywhere near that. You want to talk about race as an issue then talk about both sides of the coin. Can I say that or is it racist?

Jerry   April 23rd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Wolf

Why was Jack intimidating the other panel members during the discussion on Clinton and Obama? He needs to keep his personal opinions to himself and speak objectively. Otherwise he is of no use on the panel.

justobserve   April 23rd, 2008 6:40 pm ET

i am surprised that analysts talked about Obama's has problems with white men, oldies, women, electability ... but no one said Clinton has problems with black, young, educated, new voters, her untrusworthiness, her negativity, and her having less votes! Whatever problems both of them have, Obama has won more pledged delegates. Period! Sometimes, it seems they just talk to fill up the 24/7 time on the TV without thinking! or are they sheep just follow the pipers' tune?

mike   April 23rd, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Math does not a winner make. Obama supporters get your head out of the flowery retoric sand. You guy will loose against McCain. Hey I get it he gives great specahes, talks about hope and how he is going to change everything. To hear Obama tell it he is going to magically stop a war, stop global warming, turn the economy around over night and bring republicas and democrates togther. He is going to be a uniter not a divider...Oops wrong guy I was thinking of bush forgive me for pointing out the similarities. He is just a man who gives great speaches. Hope no one asks him any questions he does not do so well when he does not have his prepared text.

2Nurselady   April 23rd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Hillary Clinton carried the entire Democratic base – the big blue states that count for Democrats and that will count for Democrats in getting the White House back for our party. Most of the states Barack Obama carried will go to McCain in the general election. Hillary Clinton CAN get the White House back for the Democrats. I do not believe Barack Obama can win against McCain to do so.

Cathy Lidbom   April 23rd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

My quwstion is "What about the 'switch voters" that wanted to vote for Barack Obama in Penn. that couldn't do it because thier swich from rep. to dem. did not come through–so they were turned away? What about the ballot machines that did not work and voters were turned away? Sounds like a repeat of Florida 8 years ago!! wouldn't that have lowered how many votes were for Clinton?
Honestly can a woman clean up what Bush has done the last 8 years??

Ophelia/FL   April 23rd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Hillary, two words spin&lie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim   April 23rd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Until recently I was commited to vote for the Democrat candidate regardless whom it may be. However after seeing how low and despicable Hillary has run her campaign. If she is the nominee I will just have to vote Nader and sacrifice my vote in protest.

Colette   April 23rd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Why is 57% of white men voting for Clinton considered racism while 90% of blacks voting for Obama is not seen as racism?
The demographics do indeed show that he wins or comes close 90% of the time in non caucus states because he is the black candidate. Why are we afraid to say this? Why is Ferraro gone because she said this? Is the PC police out of control in America?
When you play politics as usual in every possible way - play race card, spin, negative false info, pander - you can't go around and sell yourself as different. Well, at least you can't to those who have been around the block.

At this point.....   April 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Spin it whatever way suits you; but at the end of the day, the person with the most states won, most delegates and popular votes wins the election. It appears very desperate that Clinton & her supporter are now bringing up MI & FL. Talk about beating a dead horse! I guess you have to say whatever to give you merit to stay in the race!

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Talk about spin. All the Clinton mouth pieces are asking why Obama cant put Hillary away based on the PA vote. This even though everyone with half a brain knew that Hillary was going to win in her own back yard in PA.

Redphilly   April 23rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I also think Caucasian people are under the impression that Hillary would pick a male vice president. Not necessarily so. She may pick a woman. Never thought about that, did you?

D   April 23rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Well you know wolf is such a racist, and he likes drama. He is the one spinning things.

Pete, NC   April 23rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary has a face only the Republican can love. This women is a train wreck. No more Bush/Clinton!

Deborah   April 23rd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Call all unintelligent Americans for Hillary Rotten Clinton

Ariel   April 23rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

What a joke the media makes of this process. If Hillary challenges Obama with regards to his poor choice of relationships, she is being negative. Hello people, debates and politics are all about pointing out the areas where you differ and your opponents weaknesses. It's a negative process! Gosh our state congress races have been far more negative. Obama's only response to his challenged bad behavior and questionable ethics are to say the Clinton race is negative. Obama doesn't have a chance against McCain because Obamas questionable relationships will come out. Clearly he has issues with the blue colar white population and it is reflected by his 20yr racist minister and those comments about white blue collar's clinging to their guns. I'm a republican and I will be voting against Obama. I might even vote for Hillar. Obama's one of those hollow easter bunnies. Looks good until you look inside and find there isn't much. He can point out all the problems but has no real or specific solutions. I guarantee he will never be President. Do you suppose certain groups will burn down buildings and torch cars when he loses?

gogogo   April 23rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I do not like CNN, the comment I wrote has never not put public. the TV show always trend to Obama. I do not write anymore comment and do not open your TV chinnal any more.

Anthony 02   April 23rd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Why cant Hillary just tell the truth???

Chuck   April 23rd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Wolf,

No offense intended, but between the media spin and their spin who do we believe? I have yet to vote, I have my candidate in mind, but all this is overwhelming and mind boggling. I vote 22 May almost at the end.. I am begining to believe my vote will not matter by then. Will the real honest and truthful candidate please stand up?

libs   April 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

when will you pundits and media 'brains' realize that the virtues and characters of our candidates have become irrelevant?? In this world of extremists, terrorists, and loonies of all stripes......I don't care if the person in the White House is "pure and clean and possesses family values", whatever that is.

I want a smart, protective and decisive pit bull on the red button, not a labrador retreiver. I want someone who will not hesitate to do what's needed in a time of crisis. That's why I'll support Hillary Clinton until the last vote is counted. If she loses in the end, I'll learn to pray,

FYI – my comparing Hillary to a pit bull is a compliment!!!

james   April 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

it seems mrs clinton has given more money to the media. they are spinning it for her. She will still lose sir. The question we need to ask is why can't Hilary catch Obama? Remember they started together and if there was someone with some advantage on day 1 it was Clinton. So why cant she catch obama despite all the support from the media?

CaliforniaPhyllis   April 23rd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

On the view (show dated 4/20) Mrs. McCain stated that "she hopes the bickering between the two candidates, and not having a choosen leader of this party continues until this summer. It's good for the Republican Party".

Texican   April 23rd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

The Democrats are the ones being ridiculed now. They can't get their act together. Every time they speak they open up new venues of attack from the Media.

These two are the laughing stock of the world. The only ones cheering for them to win are the Islamic Jihadist.

Got news for them. McCain will be our next President.

Patrick   April 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I'd like to thank the Clintons for the scandal that allow a Republican (BUSH) to run on VALUES and destroy this country for 8 years. How quickly we forget the final gift the Clinton's gave us. Lie lie lie.

Mark from Tennessee   April 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I used to like Hillary and I respect a lot of her positions, but over the last few months she has come to represent everything that I detest about politics. The woman apparently has no shame and along with her husband will say or do anything it takes to feed her unbridled ambition, no matter who it hurts or what the cost. To say that she is disingenuous is at the very least an understatement. (Let's see if I've gotten this right...it's alright for Michigan and Florida voters not to count unless I win and am behind and need their votes, then they should not be disenfranchised). At this point if she ends up with the nomination, I am so disgusted that I WILL NOT VOTE PERIOD!

wood burns   April 23rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Sylvia April 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

"bottom line….Obam cannot win in the general election"

Bottom line... Sylvia is an idiot.

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Well MoveOn.org must be worried, I along with hundreds of others got spammed locally on Craigslist in Indianapolis by MoveOn.org members sending replies to Criagslist ads (in clear violation of craigslist terms of use) with a title of 'vote' directing me to participate in a Obama Video sites and to hear Obama's message. They must be REALLY worried if they are getting desperate enough to spam people.Apparently the Obama's message is falling on deaf ears. I would be happy to forward a copy of the email to any media people out there, I sent a copy to craiglist along with a complaint about spamming!

Mike, Toronto   April 23rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

One of the spins is that Clinton had a 'double digit' win; with the current numbers, the popular vote spread is less than 9.32% – still a clear win, but not what the people would usualy call a 'double digit' one.

Kathy   April 23rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

I want to tell to someone, Obama should think about why he spend much money than Hillary, He still lost, because he lacks too much to became US president, he should out of the race, because he can not win in general election. a CEO needs training, needs experence why a country's president needs nothing. We select great county's president not Moving star. We have duty to choice a right person to lead our country. This is not children play game.

Incredulous   April 23rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

So. When is the media going to talk about Hillary and the money recieved from the terror supporting Iranian leaders. Are we going to wait for McCain to use it to destroy her ?

Abdul   April 23rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Hillary is awash in Saudi Oil Money Are we stupid enough to think she will help to lower oil prices?

Michael, North Carolina   April 23rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Sen. Obama is still in firm command of this race for the White House. Simply put it all comes down to popular vote for Sen. Clinton. If she does not get enough of the popular vote, by June 3 then it is in my opinion that the superdelegates should do the right thing,and go with Sen. Obama. Because Sen. Clinton will not catch Sen. Obama in the pledged delegate count, and number of states won. So this would be her only hope of trying to STEAL this contest from Sen. Obama. With a big win in North Carolina, and Oregon alone Sen. Obama can offset her 200,000 vote gain that Sen. Clinton got in Penn. So it is still all gravy for Sen. Obama.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/CASEY '08

crystal balls   April 23rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Who has the crystal ball that say's Obama or Hillary can't win in November? The fact is, we don't know. This is a battle against the republican'ts, not within the democratic party. Sure, I hope Obama wins but will have to settle for Hillary if she steals it from him... whatever happens we cannot have more of busssshhhhhhhhh.

Rush   April 23rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

The PA vote was totally Bogus! Thousands of Republicans registered as Democrats to vote for Hillary as part of Rush Limbaughs 'Operation Chaos' . It is their intent to totally destroy the Democrat Party and with the help of PA, they are one step closer.

Kim P. Atlanta, GA   April 23rd, 2008 5:53 pm ET

The reason Hillary won in these states; white male republicans have crossed over party lines and voted for her to win. When the dust settles, these same voters will return to their own party, (republican) and vote against the democratic candidate, especially if it is Hillary. The media will not "spin" this idea, because they are just as guilty as the "cross over voters" in this campaign. To prove it, let's see if CNN post this blog!

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 5:53 pm ET

SPIN? How does Hillary's 9.3% win get spun up to double digits and some tremendous win? If we report the gas prices rounded to the pennies ($3.49 per gallon in the Richmond VA area), then report the differences in a similar manner – it was 9.31% win only for Over-the-Hillary ~

Victoria   April 23rd, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Swiss in Canada, I can tell you why, because if you math is OK, you can see. Hillery won all of the big state, why not MI and Florida?

Tom   April 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

When Hillary's eyes blaze with hatred whenever she is asked something challenging. Even through her thin lipped tight smile. You just see the Demons sparkle in her eyes. I am serious! look close and see for yourself.

Anonymous   April 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Now the supporters of Obama are being criticized.
I heard Wolf Blitzer trying to make an issue about the shirts
three guys were wearing during Obama's rally last night in
Indiana. Obama is trying to make a change in that country
but, it is obvious the media is not ready.

Kyle   April 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

What I find astonishing, with respect to "spin", is this notion that Obama can't win in the general election because he can't win big state primaries. We're comparing apples and oranges here. His performance in Democratic Primaries, in a race against a fellow Democrat, simply cannot be compared to how he would fair in a general election race, against a Republican opponent, in a very different set of circumstances. This "Big-State" argument that the Clinton's keep throwing out is the most misleading "spin" of this entire campaign – and what's amazing, is that everyone, including CNN, is running with it, without stepping back and realizing that we're drawing inferences based on wholly different situations.

JC   April 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Heaven help us all if either of these bozos are elected President.

John   April 23rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I'm tired of people saying that Obama did not campaign in Florida..
NEITHER of them campaigned in Florida!

joe   April 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

florida was won by clinton, though it didnt count do to time of it, she won michigan 55 to 40 . he 65 he took his name off the ballot. noone told him to. florida was won without campaining from either side. 1.5 million votes are why clinton won. count them or not she won. he stopped a revote so here we are popular votes for clinton do count but the delegates dont count. that is why they say she won mi. and florida

Craig in Texas Democrat and supporter for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

He can win the big states cause Billary wont be in the election destroying the party how about that spin. Or what about the fact she only won by 220,000 republican voters. Isnt she still losing in everything. What momentum she only got 11 delegates. You people are on crack lol.

Deb   April 23rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

We could salvage this debacle with a Obama/Clinton dream ticket. Hillary would have to be the VP though because her health plan is nothing short of socialism and has already been soundly rejected by American workers.

Vig   April 23rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Obama does not have the right stuff to win the "gut states" which Hillary has been winning. You nominate him and you will be getting 4 more years of Republican rule and with it the Iraq war. He can't do it and superdelegates need to think long and hard about Mr. Congeniality.

brian.soe   April 23rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

This simply proves that Senator Obama will probably not win the general election in November even if he win the democratic party nomination.

Bob   April 23rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Interesting that the Polls showed White Male voters who usually vote Republican, voted for Hillary. Lets face it. The difference between Bush and Hillary (Bush Lite) Clinton is negligable. For twenty years the Bush/Clinton team has taken turns padding their pockets with sleazy money and selling our jobs to China.

NO-BAMA   April 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

MR. OBAMA SURE IS "BITTER" TODAY....

WATCH OUT....HIM AND THE BITTER OBAMA-BOTS ARE GOING TO USE UP ALL OF CNN'S BANDWIDTH WITH THEIR WIMPY COMPLAINTS....

INDIANA
4
HILLARY !

NJ   April 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Joy,
you are right... there are some that will never vote for a black man but remeber Obama also has the advantage of getting >90% of the black vote so it's a wash as far as I am concerned. The main problem is blue collared democrats, the core of the party, which he is not able to capture much like Dukakis, Kerry, Gore. He will not beat Mccain in the general.

Sam   April 23rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Some folks are saying delegate math does not count for the general election, some saying it does. Some says superdelegates count, some says it should not. Some says fund raising counts some says it should not. Some says blue collar counts, some says conservatives, some says older etc.
So here we got a total mess and nobody correctly knows whats the "right thing".
So like soccer possibly the cadidates will go to a penalty shooter at the convention, if that is also not even decisive, Gov Dean will have to toss a coin.
If democracy means verdict of the people then the rational says superdelegates shouldn't have anything to say. If it means something else at the primary level then why don't we change the rules of this messy game and get rid of this benifit of doubt.
Thanks to both of these senators, that they have run hard campaigns to point out the fallacy lying in this political enggneering. Right now it sounds like each candidate will not fight for every vote but BEG for each.

andy   April 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I agree, why is everyone still talking about Florida and Michigan. H.C. was the only one on the ballot. Obama did close the gap in Pennsylvania and is still ahead. He has managed his campaign well. He has raised so much money and spent it well. The Clinton campaign is in trouble financially. Do you really want her to run the country? Does American really need another four years of Hillary and Bill? That is the question that needs to be asked. If she gets the nomination, there will be droves of people turning Republican. Just imagine what that would do to the country. Obama is the only person to get the economy back on track and deal with the war in Iraq. Why isn't anyone asking what Hillary did with the $800,000 she and Bill pocketed?

Reid   April 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

What do you do when the Media, including CNN, gift Hillary the 10% magic number that she needed to maintain viability????? She won by 8.6% and picked up about 10 delegates. One month ago she had a 25% lead in Pennsylvania. THIS ELECTION HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT DELEGATES!!!! The media is trying to follow Hillary's lead and move the goal posts and change the rules now that Hillary has lost. It is easy to understand how G.W. Bush was elected when our media is so easily manipulated by the Karl Roves and Clinton's of the world. Shameless, disgraceful, and unconscionable!

Rick   April 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Wolf, please explain to me, how Hillary can overtake Obama in the pledged delegates ?

nancy   April 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I keep hearing how Clinton voters won't vote for Obama in the fall if he wins the nominatin...especailly women voters. Well, I'm a white woman, 59 . ... and that's malarky! Think of the women in your life......wives, secretaries, neighbors, daughters...we manipulate...it's what we do best. Of course we'll tell you we will vote for Mc Cain if Obama get the nomination but the truth is , that's how we play the game. Now, I actually abhor Clinton so much that i couldn't force myself for all the oil iin the world to vote for her. Yeah I know. I know.....

I think if the media has a gender it's female. Talk about fickle??? Shallow, running on hormones.....

Amanda in Utah   April 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Hmm. . . not very subtle, Wolf. You clearly support Hillary and want to encourage the Superdelegates to help her steal it – which is the only way she'll be the nomination. Why are people even listening to you? Hillary and her media puppets are exactly the sort of status quo poison that we should be trying to move away from.

Rob   April 23rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Early on in the PA vote. Numerous "irregularities" were reported. Then after Hillary took the lead. The reports went away. So, how many Obama voters were marginalized and disenfranchised by the crooked Hillary supporters who run PA.

DAN   April 23rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Wolf the 14th amendment of constitution is straight and clear of any spin and says Every vote counts, Party rules are not law, Obama is a constitutional lawyer and it's sad to see the voice of change and hope be so slick and dirty in politics. If Dean doesn't fix this problem, it will go down as the biggest political scam in history. It's only fair and logical to count every vote casted.

ed haught   April 23rd, 2008 5:38 pm ET

gee wolf, are you stupid. Why do you think that if Obama was the canidate in November he couldn't carry PA? I guess since Obama won Iowa,and if Clinton was the canidate in November, Hillary would not be able to carry Iowa!! Get a GRIP!!

shirley   April 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

It's pretty hard to run a fair election when the only states that count are the ones Hillary wins. She did not win Florida and Michigan, she was the only candidate on the ballad. Dirty politics, and reporter's are not holding Hillary accountable for anything she says or does.

Jose, from Europe   April 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

You are an excellent spin master, Wolf. You mention Michigan and Florida?...

James E. Ward   April 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Why does the news media kelp overlooking the fact
that Obama was battling the entire machine of the democratic party instead of concentrating on what he spent. Starting from 20 points back and with Clinton's machine support... the Negative ads..He did a great job. She really has nothing to brag about.

Joe   April 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

NOTE TO HILLARY- I am a Hoosier voter. I will vote for you for $100. If you agree. Go on TV and bob your head up and down while clapping your hands and cackleing. Cash only! Don't owe me.

kaye   April 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Deb
Sorry your wrong his ads spread into Fla.
In Michigan she was not the only name on the ballot.
If the votes from Michigan and Florida are not counted then the dems can kiss the white house goodbye.

ANTI CLINTONS   April 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

SHUTUP Blitzer, who cares what you say or think! Obama is winning the numbers speak for themselves, you make it sound like Obama should let Hitlery just take over and push Obama aside. You're an idiot he is winning and the rest of the states will go to Obama, the saying is that Obama can't put Hitlery away, well Hitlery can't catch up or win! so shut the hell up!

Ozer   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Clinton seems to be using false logic. First she did not really win Florida and Michigan – unfortunately DNC process is run based on silly rules and they seem to care more about schedules rather than people being able to vote. Second she is implying that democratic primaries are a reflection of the race between a democrat and a republican and Obama can't win named states in the general election – democrats voting against other democrats are not the same things as democrats voting against republicans. Third, she is then noting that named states will be critical in winning the general election, implying that Obama can't win the general election – which contradicts with what she said at the PA debate where she answered "yes, yes, yes" when asked if Obama can win the presidency if elected to be the democratic nominee.

When are presidential candidates going to treat American voters as if they are intellectual and competent adult human beings?

A.J.T   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

If the media would stop being instigators in this primary season
and let the candidates campaign, Barack would win the nomination and the Democrats could join forces and plan their
strategy to beat Old-Man McCain.

Kevin   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Democratic Primaries on May 6th (IN + NC) have a whopping 187-delegates at stake. The Pennsylvania Primary was significant (158-delegates), however victories for Senator Obama on May 6th will be far more significant and lasting. The remaining Super-Delegates will likely catapolt Senator Obama into the general election as the 2008 Nominee sa early as May 7th..

MMB   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Sorry, but I must not be "media savvy" enough. But who is the Blitzer guy and why is there always a picture of him? How is he an important player in this political season? Just wondering.

Franky   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

"It is very very ridiculs to think only to choose those states that only help for HRC…………. IT is very unfortunate to hear……….. it is a rule …. I don't mind whoever wins I am Rep and will cast for Rep. but hearing such idea makes me sad"

Uh-Oh, it looks like someone is doing their homework, LOL!!!!

Phong Nguyen   April 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

After the primaries end on June 3, 2008, and neither of the candidates acquires the 2,025 delegates required for the nomination, the superdelegates will start with a new, clean slate to nominate the candidate whom they think will be able to win in November. That is how the process works!

Kim   April 23rd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Yes Wolf, Hillary is the spin master and you are her puppet.

TIME FOR THE SUPERDELAGATES TO STEP TO THE PLATE   April 23rd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

CNN you didn't post my previous comment

What, was I was too critical of the Wolfster? All I said was that the Wolfster himself is a spin doctor for the Clinton's by making the comments he did.

CNN STOP THE CENSORING VIEWS THAT DO NOT FAVOR YOU OR CLINTON.

Andrew Stimpson   April 23rd, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I'm so sick of the "do the math" comments I DID the math and the math says NEITHER candidate can reach the magic number withour superdelegates.

Obama is a loser   April 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama can't knock her out, he is to busy running from questions to stop and hit anyone.

LATINO FOR OBAMA -VA   April 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama – Let's win N. Carolina, Indiana & all the remaining states and territories. I want to see her crying again :(

Canadian Neighbour   April 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

It's about time that CNN stop this 'MADNESS' in creating this 'DELUSION' that Hillary can win the democratic nomination. We clearly understand that this is all media 'HYPE', but CNN I think that you guys are really going 'OVERBOARD'. It's time to tone it down, because infact it is becoming very 'MISLEADING'

God Bless you !

Joy   April 23rd, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Reporters and pundits keep on marveling at the fact that he is unable to close the gap with rural white voters in some states. Well, as an outsider looking in – there is no great mystery. In some states in the U.S. some white rural voters refuse to vote for a black man and will vote for any white candidate available, regardless of their policy, character or ability to perform.

Cindy   April 23rd, 2008 5:27 pm ET

If the superdelegates are anything like the last-minute undecideds of Ohio and Pennsylvania... they will not be able to vote for Obama. They're either too scared to try something new, break the old paradigm. Clinton's royalty/loyalty pressure, fear-mongering, will do them in.

And the Democratic Party will be finished, and Rush Limbaugh / Sean Hannity and company will be laughing and dancing in the streets. Thanks a bunch, Ms. Clinton.

Simone   April 23rd, 2008 5:27 pm ET

So, she won by 10 points, she was winning by 25 points and she has spun negativity throughout PA and it is really a shame the way the is destroying the Democratic Party. She is truly not good for the Democratic Party nor America. She lies and her people believe her and vote for her with out reservations. I don't want this woman nor her family representing me and my family we believe in telling the truth even if it hurts us. My daughter asked me "Mom did she not say that the nominee should be the one that gets the most delegates back a few months ago and now she is saying that it is the one that has won the big states?" Come on give me a break. I am tired of her lies too mom!

Simone
Stone Mountain, GA

Ed   April 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama: your day of reckoning with the voters of MI and FL will come sooner or later. You can deny, deny, deny and wish them away. But they have to be dealt with, and when they finally have their say about your candidacy for president, I do not think you will be too pleased.

Key West Sun   April 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Only really news worthy part of the story.

The party rules state that superdelegates can change their minds at any time until the real roll call on the convention floor.

Don't count your chickens till they hatch!

Euphemia, Dublin, Ireland   April 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Don't count your chickens yet Senator Clinton – many of your Pennsylvania voters may not be around to vote for you in November!!!!

Franky   April 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

"Obama has no one to blame but himself. He need to knock her out in N.C and Indiana and stop this MADNESS.

I know it hard for a black man to hit hard at a white woman, but we are giving you permission to knock her out."

I gotta say, I couldn't agree more. But to be honest, is funny how you say, "we are giving you permission to knock her out." LOL!!!!!!!!

Now that's funny....LOL!!!

Grayson   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Are any of Billary's supporters concerned they didn't fight for MI and FL delegates last year when they had the chance? Or do you all believe in the win at all costs motto like your leader?

EG FROM TORONTO   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

GIVE IT A REST BLITZ, AND THE REST OF THE CNN, BEST POLITICAL TEAM. YOU GUYS ARE DOING THE SPINNING. YOU WOULD LIKE US TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS DRAMA TO UNFOLD, THAT WE STILL HAVE A HORSE RACE, WHEN IN FACT OBAMA IS HOME AND COOLED OUT. HILLARY HAS NO CHANCE OF WINNING THE NOMINATION. THE MEDIA WANTS US GLUED TO OUR TV SETS, AGONIZING OVER EVERY TWIST AND TURN AND MEDIA MANUFACTURED CONTRAVERSY, WHEN IN EFFECT, THE RACE IS OVER FOR HILLARY, AND OBAMA HAS PREVAILED. NICE TRY THOUGH, YOU MIGHT FOOL SOME OF THE OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA CROWD.

Patrick   April 23rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Why do the pundits predict that blacks will not support Hillary if their man loses and at the same time imply or claim outright that the Clintons are racists? Are the pundits suggesting that black America will support McCain? Is this a threat or typical thoughtless utterances of the "experts"?

92% of black voters in PA voted for a black candidate. Exactly who is the racist in this race?

Brent Stevenson   April 23rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Doesn't matter if Obama or Clinton now. The democratic party is in ruins thanks to the Karl Rove playbook attacks by Hillary and throwing the kitchen sink. I am so ashamed of the democratic party. You have given the election to McCain. Hope it was worth it Hillary and all your vile kitchen sink strategy.

You have a huge ego and you need to knocked down a few levels.

JAZZ   April 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Without FL and MI the Will of the people has not been expressed.
It appears the Obama campaign wants to win by "'fixing" the race ie by excluding FL and MI. The nomination cannot be "stolen" because Obama does not own it. Neither candidate has the 2025 delegates needed to win the nomination.
The party rules DO NOT require the superdelegates to vote for the winner of the pledged delegate races. The nominee will be the person with the best chance to win in November because winning in November is the end game. The problem with the youth vote is it's about Obama the man and not the party. Do you really think they will continue to vote and he's not in the race in 2010 and thereafter? Just remember the party faithful vote out of duty. Older black voters also vote because they know that blood was spilled and lives were lost for their right to vote. Hillary is TOO LEGIT to QUIT!

Mark Wright   April 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

It is said that Barak Obama can not win the battleground states, and that may be so....But why is there so many exit polls to show how great Hillary Clinton's ten percent victory in Pennsylvania was, yet I believe it was much closer than that . Not only in Pennsylvania but also in Texas as well as Ohio and maybe other of these battleground states. One thing not getting much coverage is the fact that many Republicans is registering Democrat just to vote in there primaries, and it is my guess that they are overwhelmingly voting for Hillary...HOW ABOUT AN EXIT POLL FOR THAT.....It is apparent that the Republicans fear Barak, knowing he will slice up John Mc Cain in a debate any day of the week. They know he is walking lightly with Hillary, fearing he would look like a bully...I say go for it Barak, show the country what the Republicans already know that you can be tough and think on your feet, we know they are using any and everything to separate, while you are trying to bridge the divides.....America don't be fooled by the oakie doke!!!!

Adrian Fisher Sr.   April 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

It is my opinion that Hillary's win comes with the fact that she had ties to P.A. Could she win on Obamas turf Illinoise I dont htink so, Hillary is a liar and a candidate that will stoop to any level to win. Both Bill and Hillary are liars and after what Bill did in the White House right under Hillarys nose proves that her little experience is not so good,She could not even catch her own husband tom foolery in the White House how could she be revered to run the White House. Who will be watchiing Bill? who wants to be back in the White House more than Hillary. Besides enough is enough we have already suffered one major Clinton embarrement why take a chance on another one. Besides if she does become the Candidate most Dems will be voting for Mr. Mcain.

alf   April 23rd, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Race.

skip from Asheville, NC   April 23rd, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Wolfe: Quit using talking points youirself and find out a few facts about it is impossible for Hillary to win the nimination. Math, superdelegates and the complete collaspe of the democratic Party will occur if Hillary wins.

Tubby The Tuba from Texas   April 23rd, 2008 5:14 pm ET

The answer is the same reason that Hillary could not close the deal on almost twice the states that Barack Obama could not close. But realistically, unless CNN is purposely trying to keep this primary going, it sells, right ?,what democrat worth his/her salt is not going to vote for a democrat in California or in New York, your big state?

merle 7   April 23rd, 2008 5:13 pm ET

The super delagates should also consider Hillary can't not win the GE with out the support of the AA community,even though you never here them talk about her lack of support in votes among these group. Not to mention the new young voters that have come to the party mainly because of Obama. If these two groups are turn off by dirty politics Hillary will still lose the GE. But I think that this her plan if she won't get the nod then she will continue to hurt or OBLITERATE Obama 's chances. It has became apparent that the Clintons own the democratic party at lease that is the way it appears.

OBAMA 08!

Kevin   April 23rd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

We all know who the real spin doctors are.. Senator Clinton's victory, though impressive, was a 9% margin (based upon CNN's own figures). The "Clinton wins by double-digit" claim is neitier accurate or fair, however CNN spin doctors began this misleading spin in concert both before and now after all votes have been counted. Most American are intelligent enough to do the math, especially when you (CNN) provide the actual vote count... You now only have 12-days to spin for the Clintons, as on May 7th we will all have to bid farewell to Senator Clinton...

mnjack   April 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

There is NO way Florida and Michigan are going to vote for Obama in the general election.
Not after what he did to them!!!!!

People are starting to see Nobama for what he is.
He has a lot of baggage and a nasty group of friends.

John McCain would rip him apart.

Obama is NOT fit to be President of the United States.

Hillary is the correct choice for Commander in Cheif.

Hillary 2008

Rake Morgan   April 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

After doing an analysis of the Gross Domestic Product produced by each state, I've found that states Hillary Clinton has won contribute a whopping 63% of total GDP, as compared to Barack Obama’s 37%. The significance of this data cannot be overstated. These states are the economic backbone and future of this country. That is where Hillary is winning. Even though ‘total states won’ and delegate counts get most of the attention, Hillary’s almost two-to-one lead in states that contribute the most to our economy should send an important message to the "super-delegates."

dguill   April 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

HOW ABOUT THIS SPIN. LETS JUST SAY IF ALL THE PRIMARIES WERE HELD YESTERDAY WHO WOULD BE CONGRADULATING WHO. HE IS NOW AND WILL BE TO THE END THE OVERALL WINNER IN POPULAR AND DELEGATES. THANKS WOLF ...I WILL BE TUNED IN TO YOUR SHOW SO PLEASE MENTION THIS TO YOUR VIEWERS.

THANKS

brad smith   April 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

can someone explain to me the spin that "he can't win big states"
Who decides what states are more important than others?
So basically on Fl, OH,PA count, the rest of the country is just window shopping. This is exactly what the Clinton campaign is trying to "spin" to the country. She fights "for the little guy", give me a break, only if it is in one of those "big states"
Also this whole notion he outspent her 2 to 1. She is basically saying that money buys peoples votes. She is insulting everyone. The clintons are insinuating that peoples votes can be bought, that's why it was a big victory for her in PA. PEOPLE WAKE UP.

Betty   April 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

It appears that Clinton thinks the American people are ignorant as she continues to lie to us ........and who is elitist?
How can you say to the smart American public that Michigan votes should count when her opponent was not even on the ballot?
There are so many Republicans and Independents READY to vote for an honest democrat this year, but Clinton is hell bent on destroying her opponent and her party.
Obama should focus on McCain, ignore her completely and her antics, not engage in her dirty politics and ready himself for a fight in November.

Kelly   April 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

This is my comment, I am tired of hearing about Hillary and the people of this nation and the news media are not pointing out that it was HER HUSAND that sign into agreement the Nafta treaty that has made me loose my job and my families income. If everyone is tired of Washington being the same way then vote for something different. I am a white women from Kansas that is 44 years old and my stomach just turns when I hear everyone saying she still stands a chance to win the nomination. Everyone talks like the USA is only made up of states like PA, OH, NY and so on. That is just not true and I think everyone else in the USA that does not live in those state should stand together and say we are tired of the few making decisions for the rest of us. I have to say that I believe that most people still do believe that because he is half black and half white then he is going to lean toward the black people. I know that is the truth of what some believe but they then HAVE NO RIGHT TO THROW STONES AT THE REV. WHITE FOR HIS STATEMENTS. THE DIFFERENCE IS HE SAID THEM OUT LOUD AND THEY HAVE NOT OR ARE NOT ANYONE IMPORTANT ENOUGH FOR PEOPLE TO CARE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY.

andrea, Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Hillary is going to ruin it for the Dems..... They are going to loose because of her.
1. She will divide the party
2. If for some strange/unfair reason she will be the nominee, McCain will have an easy game. You can't win if 58% of the population has a negative opinion about you.

For my part, I would rather stay home than give her my vote. The Clintons are disgusting and dishonest people.

John Smith   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Personally, I do not have any problem with Hillary. As I understand "personality disorders," she strongly believes that "there is nothing wrong with her." I work with these kinds of folks everyday- they abuse their spouses and blame their spouses for all the problems in the relationship.

My problem is with those who "fail" to see or recognize the psychopathology (a mental health issue) in this family! They continue to support the Clintons, totally blind to their "history" in this nation. Or probably blinded by wealth or the "image of a "fighter" and not a "peace-maker." God bless us all!!

Val   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Has anyone analyzed the impact of "Operation Chaos" in Pennsylvania? The Washington Post reported a shift in Pennsylvania over the past year with Democrat registrations rising by over 300,000. Could this operation account for the double as opposed to single digit victory by Clinton? Such a manipulation of the system may thrill Republicans now, but won't it hurt our country in the long run by making a mockery of our forefathers vision of democracy?

Rob   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Because Obama won't play the game that HRC uses which keeps her in this race please don't confuse that with what the repugnicans have in store for her if she manages to 'steal' this nomination. For all the folks out there that figure Obama is un-electable you must have forgotten all the junk that HRC yet has to face. She says she's been vetted? By whom? Obama has tried to stay above all that but because of the attacks from HRC he has to counter but that's all he has been doing is countering he's never taken the offensive. You all need to give your collective heads a shake if you think all the Clinton garbage won't be coming out full force and more by the Repugs.

Nancy Christoff   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Can't believe people are supporting Clinton. It must be all about
money in their pocket. We DO want a woman president in the
future. But we want the most intelligent learned disciplined woman
possible. We are willing to wait for the right woman. We want a
woman without scandals and baggage. A woman who has eyes
that show true integrity and emotion. A woman with a pristine
record of public service. A woman of high moral character.

Maybe we will choose

American Girl   April 23rd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

So true -–

Hillary – tears "I love this country"
Hillary – Why are they always picking on me
Why do I get the tough questions and have to go first... maybe becasue you won't be quiet and you always interupt.

You kow their is something to said about silence sometimes. She just goes on and on and says anything., When people won't stop talking they are lying and will say things they do not remember.

Hillary you fo complain..

OBAMA '08

ronnie   April 23rd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

if she win, will she he to worried about what bill doing.

Steve, South Carolina   April 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

The fact that the Democratic Party has designed superdelegate votes to have more flexibility in who they ultimately choose prior to or at the national convention compared to their states popular vote or regular delegate votes just goes to show how much the Democratic Party is an elitist party......................McCain 2008

School Teachers for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

As as school teacher I know Math is a fundamental skill that all students need to learn. It seems that Hillary has not learned this skill in her elitist upbringings. The things she says just don't add up! The only way for her to win is to "Steal" the nomination. I just can't condone the use of "New Math". GO OBAMA!!!

Gene   April 23rd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Look all the spin is the media!
This past week-end you could not find out who she was running against because the media did not cover Obama at all! What happened to unbiased reporting?
Look they want to extend this for Money and entertainment reasons news ratings and look at how much money is being spent! Lots, and lots of people making out over this! Until the system changes this is what you get.

Shame on the public not smart enough to pickup on it! Dam, no one saw Lions for Lambs? What did Tom Cruse say about the media, it’s the point of the movie and the war! ! !
Also read the News week article on Media Mogul, Murdoch, find out why he indorsed Obama!

Get smart people or we all will loose more then you can imagine.

Gart   April 23rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Wolf, would you please stop saying "the best political team on television"? It is a slogan! It is beneath you to have to repeat a stupid slogan seven times on every show.

Tony   April 23rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Speaking of spin, the press (including CNN) reports that Clinton got a 10 point win. My calculator adds it up to 9.2%. Imaging the storyline if the win wasn't a "double-digit" win! My math teacher gives the press an "F."

Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I don't know why you people keep saying that anyone for Clinton or McCain and NOT obama is racist. We are not racist .........the man is simply UNFIT to be President of this country. He isn't even fit to be in the congress. He has an agenda and does not have the best interest of this country at heart. I don't care what color he is.....I would not vote for him if he were the only person running.
NEVER obama.

Chris   April 23rd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

As a new voter I can honestly say, if Clinton steals the nomination even though Obama has MORE delegates, has MORE of the popular vote AND has won twice as many states, I'm done with politics.

It just doesn't seem very democratic to me.

I'm also very insulted when I hear the Clinton camp say that she's won the important states like California, Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Excuse me, but isn't there 50 states in this union? We ALL should have a voice and say in who becomes the nomination; it shouldn't be decided by the minority.

Wil Smith Jackson, MS   April 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

IT'S IS SO FUNNY TO WATCH OBAMA SUPPORTS WHINE WHEN THE MEDIA FINALLY HAVE TO TELL THE FACTS AND TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA. LIKE HILLARY WE SUPPORTERS ARE BATTLE TESTED LIKE SHE IS EVERYDAY AND SHAKE OFF THE MEDIA. OBAMA PEOPLE JUST WHINE AND WHINE LIKE HE DO, BUT THOSE ARE THE NEW VOTERS AND YOUNG VOTERS.

QUIT THE DANG WHINING!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY 2008 AND RE-ELECT 2012

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The only possible way for Hillary to win is to try an destroy Obama. It is crazy for her to say she is more electable when every poll shows that he is leading against McCain and is against her nationally. It's amusing to see her try to claim the big states are the one's that matter and that Obama can't win those. The only people that believe that are the uneducated clueless people that are her main supporters in the first place.

Rosemarie A. Stone   April 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The "spin" will stop here! When all the remaining States' have voted, Senator Barack Obama will be in the lead in pledged delegates, popular vote and States' won. That's when Hillary Clinton will have to curtsy and bow out of the race. She has no argument that'll convince the superdelegates that she won the race. Numbers do count and her numbers won't add up to much. She has smeared this campaign negatively and I can't wait for the time when we won't have to listen to her cackling banter any more. Obama's message of hope, unity and the promise for America's bright future is the most promising, optimistic, wholesome view and direction that this country sorely needs.
Rosemarie
Vero Beach, FL

Venus   April 23rd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Wolf – if Hillary can win all the states – how come Obama has won 30?
How come since Feb.5 – Obama has gotten about 85 endorsements and Hillary got about 7?

Hillary can't win! She had her chance!

Come on people with the name "Clinton" up against a rookie? And, Hillary is saying she is the underdog? Obama's game was to cut into her lead – which he did in Penn State – She had a 33+ lead and Obama cute that to about 9.4. What's great is this is after Rev. Wright, Bitter-Gate... Also only 10 % of voters vote in a primary. And – since when did Hillary win FL. and MI? Hillary needs to take a walk with her broke game! Although I must admitt – I like seeing her play her games... If Hillary was so great – how come Obama is still in the race?

Sarah   April 23rd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Ah... Hillary did not win Michigan. You can't say that MI doesn't count, not campaign in the state, and then say that you won them simply because you did not take your name off of the ballet like all the other major candidates. Hillary's claims that she won here are bogus.

Todd   April 23rd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

If the superdelegates pull a fast one and vote in Hillary I would love to see Obama move over to the independant ranks, thus taking all those supporters and effectively wiping out the chances of democrats doing anything for years.....even the mere mention of it would frighten the superdelegates to reconsider......

David in Seattle   April 23rd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I have looked at the polls for the remaining states in this race and run them up on the CNN charts and every which way I run it Hillary has to essentially get all of the Superdelegate vote to win. Not likely. The only other scenario is for the state of Florida and Michigan to be counted as- is, which isnt very likely either....seating the delegates from those states may have that same effect unless the delegate count from those states is based upon the percentage roll up from all of the other states for each candidate. If the democratic party wants to get on with this and get it over with, then the right decision is to parce out the delegates for Michigan and Floridia based again upon a rollup of all of the other states percentage for each candidate and then have a superdelegate session that requires the superdelegates to make their decision....If the DNC had the guts to do that we could be past this next month. In any case I dont see any ethical, moral, or just way that Hillary could possibly win at this point....we will just have to see how she pulls it off in spite of that.

Jack   April 23rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Who cares who the president is if you don't have a significant majority in both houses of Congress... If Obama can bring enough new voters to the polls and they vote in more Democratic members for Congress he should be the candidate – for the future of the republic.

Enough   April 23rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I keep hearing that she won TX too – she won the popular vote, but he won more delegates. He won.

seattle sue   April 23rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Deb, If I remember right Clinton did no campaigning in Florida either. So what is the big deal?

Sharon   April 23rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama is the only one who can win against McCain.

McCain would have Hillary for lunch and spit her back out again.

DaveCanada   April 23rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Congratulations Wolf!

This is your 100th Article that doesn't actually Say anything about anything.

Do you have a point? Do you Ever have a point or do you just 'raise issues' we're all aware of and are very simple.

chuck   April 23rd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Trouble here is that if Hillary is not the nominee, most of her constituents are going to vote for McCain. If Obama is not the nominee, most of his constituents will vote for Hillary. WAKE UP DEMOCRATS!!! If we loose this election because the democratic delegates are too afraid to say no to an african American because it wouldn't be politically correct then I will become a republican where who you vote for counts all or nothing. At least they knew who their candidate was a month ago. SOMEONE GET HOWARD DEAN THE HELL OUT OF HIS POST. HE IS CLUELESS

virginia zdanowicz   April 23rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

How effective is Rush Limbaugh’s “Operation Chaos”? Claiming credit today in having Republicans cross over and vote for Hillary. He said his hope is to have Hillary get the superdelegates to take the election from Obama at the convention to create RIOTS, across the country, CAR BURNING etc. How can an American aim to create blood shed and rioting in the street of America? Please please call him out on this. For someone to openly claim to be promoting stuffing the ballot to create civil unrest cannot be tolerated.
Thank you,

Virginia Zdanowicz

HamiltonSq.,N.J.

Bruce   April 23rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Winning a state primary election does not translate into a general election win. It does not even reveal who the strongest candidate would be. If Obama was not in the race, where would his voters go? Mostly to Clinton, but some of his voters are Independents and Republicans. Those voters would probably go to McCain.Conversely, If Clinton was not in the race, where would her voters go? Since they are the traditional Democratic base, they would go to Obama. I don't see any of them supporting McCain. Obama can steal votes from McCain, but Clinton can not. The argument that if Obama can not beat Clinton in Ohio and Pennsylvania, that he could not then beat McCain is illogical and without merit.

Debby   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Wolf bottom line voters want CHANGE in their pocketbooks vs. politics. This is why Clinton is the better candidate for the job.

I posted this to your buddy Cafferty's blaaahg but of course anything pro clinton doesn't get in.

cserre   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Wolf, you are sounding very objective here.

Keep up the good work!

carol   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

As a Canadian watching this...I can't believe how STUPID Americans are!

There should be IQ restrictions put on voting privileges in the US.

The WHOLE WORLD sees the Clintons for the LIARS they are.

And wasn't Samantha Power a smart Woman!

Wow.

Chris - Hemet, Ca.   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

When Obama is unpacking his things in the White House next January Clinton will be outside on the sidewalk still going negative. After almost eight years of the current idiot (Dubya) with his arrogance and stupid smirk why would anyone want Clinton and her arrogance and stupid smirk for the next four?

maybe it's you   April 23rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

*NEW MEXICO FOR OBAMA*

Wolf Blitzer has an MA from John Hopkins and more journalism awards to count. Maybe he's not the ignorant one!

Hac   April 23rd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hilary just got a momentary boost, The people like Obama they game him close to 40 million to campaign while Hilary got 21 million from donations from people. She was in debt yesterday and she'll be in debt tomorrow. Hilary is also attacking Obama whenever she can't out smart him. Also after Obama is attacked he takes the defensive he doesn't go attacking her. Shes using cheap tactic that every other pathetic candidate has used in the past. Its sick and getting old. Some asked about why Obama hasn't attacked Bill Clinton yet. His campaign leader answered that they didn't do it yet and wont do it. Obamas bolstering his strategy of change but he is the change. a change from these cheap politics.

annie   April 23rd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

What about Obamas 17 point win in Wisconsin?

or Missouri?

or Virginia?

ALL his wins were 15 points or MORE!

The Media NEVER went on and on...

Never even covered it!

Elli   April 23rd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

There is a very simple theory about corruption: Power attracts corruption. + The longer the same power structure prevails the greater is the potential for corruption....
So, doesn't it worry you folks that a WIFE of a former president would become the next president? (Did you not learn anything when a SON of a president was elected as a president?)
This issue is certainly seen in a very dubious light outside US...... and it eats up the US credibility abroad.

steveda - Poconos Pennsylvania   April 23rd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I said it before, I am gonna say it again... the media doesn't favor anyone other than itself. The circus the Democratic race has become is a treasure trove for the media.... when you rent tents, you love circuses!!!

scott   April 23rd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

\\Paul vs Clinton

GOOGLE IT!!!

CAT   April 23rd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I don't think this is fun Wolf, this is starting to get ugly.

Mel   April 23rd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer: Why would he ask the self-interested Governor of Florida, a possible VP running-mate for John MCain, who he thinks will be a stronger candidate for the Democrats. I have yet to hear you ask a Democratic Governor a similar kind of question. This is like FoxNews asking Carl Rove the same question. We all know who the Repubs want – Senator Clinton; they want "Rush Limbaugh Democrats" (Repubs for a day to keep the Democratic race going and to leave the party bloodied).

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

It's obvious that Obama will win. The numbers don't lie (Hillary does). The media just keeps drawing this out so people will stay tuned to their coverage.

E. loz Miami   April 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

All this biitterness from Obama supporters??? May want to Stop clinging to negative outburst... All this about the MATH & the RULES of DNC... Reality Chk-"Both" dont have the # of pldg delagates to claim the nomination therefore it's up to the the Super Delagates>>>Now those are DNC rules. Wolf is only speaking the true facts. Also I'm just hoping we dont count FL out if we want to win in NOV. The hispanics here in South FL will go for Clinton in large #s & the lets not forget FL has the biggest older population going for Clinton. So this excuse about Obama did not get to campaing here in FL is just lame excuse for not being able to win another big swing states he needs but cant.

a democrat from nebraksa   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

people need to calm down. obama supporters lashing out at hillary. clinton supporters crying that our country will go down the tubes with him at the helm.

i'm just glad that bush is out. so calm down. it will all be ok. obama supporters will soon be able to start listening to dave matthews (or whatever young naive people do) at their frat parties again. hillary's supporters will be able to start gardening and knitting (or whatever old and clueless people do) again. and we will all be fine.

i will say this, i strongly disagree with the comments i read about clinton supporters being stupid high school drop-outs. that's very disrespectful and you clearly aren't internalizing obama's message if that's the comment you choose to make. ever think that you might be doing more harm than good when you type things like that? hillary fans – you could ease up some too.

A Real Democrat   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Off topic, but responding to the above...

Wolf, you are both insightful and entertaining, and one of the only honest brokers on TV.

I listen to you on Sirius, watch you on CNN.

You are a maestro, juggling topics with ease and treating every surrogate, spokesperson, candidate and viewer/listener with respect.

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I want to know why Obama has Blocked every chance to have a re-vote in Florida and Michigan?

Seems to me he's winning and doesn't care about getting a re-vote in those states.

Now given that. He talks about Change And being for the people, But yet when it comes to those two states he doesn't seem to care.

"If We Can't Count On You Now, Don't Count On Us Nov. 2nd!!!"

CAT   April 23rd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I don't believe Obama or Clinton representatives should be allowed to talk with super-delegates. That's a sure fire way to invoke corruption.

Super-delegates, are already corrupted in that they are already apart of the institution, the Congress or the Senate. These guys make deals with each other all the time.

If you were to ask me if I believe these super-delegates, those in office already, if they are able to vote based on their on principals and ethics, to make their decision based on their beliefs and not based on what’s in it for them, then I’d half to say no, they cannot be trusted.

Chris, NH   April 23rd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Let us not forget that after May 6th the Delegate/poular vote margins will be back to what it was yesterday. That is IF She can pull another 9 point win in Indiana, otherwise she loses even more ground. After every contest, Win or lose, she gets further from the Nomination because there is less delegates/votes out there to close the gap.

Every Win that is less than 80% to 20% is a "loss". Spin it how you want. After every "loss" that 80% number goes up.

All that said, minus the negativity, this is the best thing for Barack and the Dem Party. They will have campaigned in EVERY state with record turnout, dwarfing Repub. turnout EVERYWHERE. This is a great foundation for a huge Democratic year with huge coattails for better majorities in congress. I support Hillary's staying in the race to help keep Dem's in the news, I just hope she is true to her word about the loser of the Nomination fight will campaign hard to their own supporters to tow the dem partty line.

Anonymous   April 23rd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

***SWISS***

Hillary got the most votes in those contests that were invalid because they broke party rules by voting too early. (BTW: Obama's name wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan.) She's claiming those states as victories because it makes her argument more potent.

Robert Bergley   April 23rd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

It seems tragic that someone can make such blatant lies (under fire in Bosnia) in the primaries and rather than admit to flat out lying to EVERYONE come up with some nonsense about "mis-statements".

If your child tried that sort of nonsense when they were caught in a lie you'd ground them.

Let's recognize this as an early warning of what's to come if Hillary gets the nomination. We don't need another 4-8 years of a president that flat out deceives the public.

Luis A. Montero   April 23rd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Let's face it: the Democrats are in trouble. For them to still be slugging it out at this late date, while the Republicans are focused on promoting John McCain and John McCain only, suggests to me that the Republicans are well-positioned for taking the presidential prize in November. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are tearing each other apart while John McCain is able to pitch his platform relatively unscathed. Could the fact that the Democrats are still so divided say something about the quality of their political platform?

–Luis A. Montero
7th grade Civics Teacher

Sheryl   April 23rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Swiss in Canada said.......Can somebody explain to me why Clinton has won Michigan and Florida? (This is a honest question. I really don't know!)

She didn't win either Michigan or Florida, or Texas for that matter.

Last summer it was decided the Dem primary for Michigan and Florida won't count and no one, running for president, said anything. That was the time to try to fix the problem. Now Clinton wants to change the rules in the middle of the race, and trying to blame it on Obama. The only person on the ballot in Michigan was Hillary and Obama did absolutely no campaigning in Florida because that is what they had agreed on. In Texas after all the votes were counted Obama got more Delegates. And in the primary it's the Delegates that count.

Peter, Indianapolis   April 23rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

SPINS OF HILLARY CLINTONS THAT WON:T WORK:

-Senator Obama is unelectable. Not only can he win, he is winning.
Hillary's trustwortiness is 38%.

-She has won the big states. She is not the only one who can win big
states. Senator Obama is close enough in the big states to get
Clinton voters who will not abandon the party because of their prejudices.

-She has a broad coalition. She goes into states and resorts to divisive tactics such as race baiting to appeal to voters. Senator Obama has crossed all demographics and has united the most diverse coalition who will work together.

-She has more war experience. She runs an ad with Bin Laden,
but he is still able to roam around because SHE voted to go
to war in the wrong place, along with Bush. Bin Laden doesn't live in Iraq.

I'm sure the super delegates will take these facts into account.

Obama 08.

v.ananthan   April 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

The democrats have 2 choices...

They can support Obama and give win to Mccain in november ...

or

Support Hillary and end the Republican rule in november....

vern anaheim,ca   April 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

wolf,i still think obama will win the nomination and i enjoy watching you and the others on cnn every day,you guys are head &shoulders above those on that other partial network

Zoe   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Hilliary did what was expected, nothing more and not anything that indicates any change in the political climate. Its easy to overlook that Obama did well in PA. despite all of Hilliary and Bill's mud slinging and fear mongering. It may be easy to overlook that Obama was the challenger and Clinton was so sure of a walk into the nomination a few short months ago, she signed an agreement to close out Florida and Michigan.

Hilliary. said "Yes..yes...yes", when she had to answer that question
publicly.

Thanks Hilliary but the rest of us already know that.

Thomas J.   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

The spinning from both sides leave a bad taste in my mouth. Both of them try to lower expectations before the voting so that they'll seem to exceed them. Too analagous to companies trying desperately to earn a penny profit more per share than expected of them. Blah blah ...

Obama may have closed the gap a bit from the original near 20 pt gap, but it was still 10 pts. Clinton's argument on this is even weaker, that a later primary or one in a midwest state should be considered more significant than one earlier and in a different state; it's not something unusual for her campaign as they've appeared out of touch and lacking intelligent rational thought with such ridiculous notions that the leader in a nomination would be a fine VP to the runner-up.

A continued primary does not need to be harmful for the ultimate Democratic nominee - but this one is. Just read and see how polarized and angry the comments are here from both the Clinton and Obama supporters. Either side will lose a signficant portion of supporters to McCain or abstention in the final November voting. And that's because this primary has been dragged into negative campaigning, fear-mongering, and attacks on character rather than lifting each other concerning the terrible state the past 7 years have left this country and what a new Democratic administration will do to change this. Obama receives a hand slap as well for ultimately lowering himself to defending himself with attacks on Hillary, but the primary brunt of this blame is on Clinton, who has led virtually a negative campaign since the opening bell and certainly since her initial Super Tue defeat.

It's no longer possible to look at just the issues when it comes down to the final vote against McCain. Her lack of character and integrity has shown her to be from the same foundation as Bush, and as unelectable as he would be if he were to run again.

Ben in Huntsville, AL   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Obviously folks who keep on saying "do the math" don't know math. Both candidates need the super delegates to win, so up until they decide, it's virtually a tie.

Bridgette   April 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

If Hilary is the nominee does she think she can win it with four big states and skipping the rest of the country. The reality of it is she can't win populated areas. Even last nite she won alot of rural areas but not the populated areas. She is making the case that he can't win big states she can't win even half of the states. That argument makes no sense. Bill Clinton did not win all of the big states either win he ran so what does that tell you. It tells you that you don't need all of those big states to win. John McCain did not win all of the big states either. So are you saying all of the big states he didn't win all of sudden he is going to suddenly win. Let's be realistic here. This woman went in with almost a 30 point led and between all of the foolishness that they put out on him he cut it down. The reality of it is she can't hold on to her big leads and by the general election she would not probably have any of those states. He is only getting better in big states as he goes along. Picking up more of her so call base so by the time the general election came about he would carry those big states.

She keeps talking about MI and FL and if she cared that much about those states then why did she sign off to not let them count. Think about that MI and FL if she cared that much about you why did she sign you away so easily. And now that she needs you all of sudden she wants to fight for you. Sounds fishy to me. If she were ahead she would not be fighting for you all to count. Think about that.

Alonzo Demetrius   April 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Very easy to explain: the Dems have decided they want to change everything, and that's what they have done.

Can't any of you see yet that usually time-proven methods are best after all.

Mike from Syracuse NY   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

The very concept of superdelegates should be insulting to Democratic voters. The DNC is telling them that they can vote, but if we don't like your answer, we reserve the right to overrule you. Hey Dems, come on over to the Dark Side!

Allen Berg   April 23rd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

From Michael Moore article:

"Finally, I want to say a word about the basic decency I have seen in Mr. Obama. Mrs. Clinton continues to throw the Rev. Wright up in his face as part of her mission to keep stoking the fears of White America. Every time she does this I shout at the TV, “Say it, Obama! Say that when she and her husband were having marital difficulties regarding Monica Lewinsky, who did she and Bill bring to the White House for ’spiritual counseling?’ THE REVEREND JEREMIAH WRIGHT!”

But no, Obama won’t throw that at her. It wouldn’t be right. It wouldn’t be decent. She’s been through enough hurt. And so he remains silent and takes the mud she throws in his face.

That’s why the crowds who come to see him are so large. That’s why he’ll take us down a more decent path. That’s why I would vote for him if Michigan were allowed to have an election.

But the question I keep hearing is… ‘can he win? Can he win in November?’ In the distance we hear the siren of the death train called the Straight Talk Express. We know it’s possible to hear the words “President McCain” on January 20th. We know there are still many Americans who will never vote for a black man. Hillary knows it, too. She’s counting on it.

Pennsylvania, the state that gave birth to this great country, has a chance to set things right. It has not had a moment to shine like this since 1787 when our Constitution was written there. In that Constitution, they wrote that a black man or woman was only “three fifths” human. On Tuesday, the good people of Pennsylvania have a chance for redemption.

Yours,
Michael Moore
MichaelMoore.com
MMFlint@aol.com

Gaby   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

We need more of Jack Cafferty,

At least he says it like it is.

John WA   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

SPIN=CLINTON WON DOUBLE DIGITS. TRUTH=SHE DID NOT!

orange park   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I am a Florida resident. Can somebody explain to me how she claims a victory in my state for an election that was invalidated by the Party rules? She agreed prior to the Florida primary, that the results would not count. I guess that she agreed since she was still recovering from her sniper episode in Bosnia and had not come to her senses.
Playing by the agreed-to rules does not count when you are trying to fulfill your pre-ordained destiny.

Dale Wise   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Obama bringing a 30 point deficit in PA down to single digits (9 points) in two months isn't 'spin'. Clinton claiming that same 21 point loss in the polls is a 'major victory' is. See the difference?

Matt. AZ   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Spinning aside, the candidate who has the majority of the regular delagates should be considered the winner, period. Most "Super" delagates realize this and will fall in line when the last vote is counted in the last primary.

gerald strother   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

In fact, she barely made a dent. At most, she picked up a net gain of 12 delegates - less than our gain, for example, in Colorado (where we gained 17) or Kansas (where we gained 14). Her gain in Pennsylvania was less than half of our gain in Virginia, where we added to our lead by 25 delegatesThey Can't overturn the will of the people ! IT will be ugly if they overturn, Do the MATH no way for her to win ulessThey Can't overturn the will of the people ! Then what has she won ??? over my volt and in no way will volt for her , now is win the most delegates hse has my volt

Amira   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer sounds like a Hillary supporter, he likes to attack Barack and he exagerrates. I think that he is a Jew and he thinks Barack is a muslim or something like that.

Lou Dobbs is one of the worst ! he is a racist jerk anti-immigrant, anti-obama.

M.S. Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

It amazes me how people who voted for Bill Clinton now looks down on the one bringing hope and new ideas....

Bush had more experience then Bill Clinton got in office, so where is the true story about experience ??

Leila   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Has any candidate ever spent the amount of money on an election that Obama has? I guess voters aren't as easily bought as Obama's camp wants to believe.

The media spent all of the fall attacking Clinton and worshipping Obama. Not until Michelle Obama's anti- American speech and the true story of Reverend Wright were exposed did the media say anything negative about Obama. Now we know there is lots to be said and more will be exposed.

Many states voted before the real Obama was exposed to the American public. They voted during his cheerleading days and while his slogans and rhetoric were everywhere and were being believed. If those states could vote today, Obama might have far fewer delegates.

I am a Democrat and was impressed with him initially. Now I know more about Obama and will not vote for him in a general election no matter who he runs against or who his running mate is. Obama is not ready for the presidency and his judgement and character are very questionable. Refusing to debate Hillary again does not help him win support.

Max Brand   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Would somebody explain something to me?

Hillary Clinton's campaign constantly uses the argument that she is more electable because she's carried all of the big states during primary season.

But to my thinking, this does not predict how she'll do against John McCain in those states. And it also doesn't tell us how Barack Obama will do in those states against McCain. The ONLY thing it tells us is that she beat Obama in those states.

Am I missing something?

Ephy   April 23rd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Well, please understand this: Hillary won OHIO by waving the "3 a.m. add, she now "wins" Pennsylvania by waving Bin Laden. Now tell me, what if people are no longer afraid? Fear is not permanent, and will have vanished come November.
Well, Hillary cannot hold by playing on people's fear.
Taking the fear factor into consideration, Hillary ultimately lost.

MMASH in NC   April 23rd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Clinton has very high negatives in recent polls...much higher than Obama. Seems to me that make HER less electable. The polls also show that a majority see her as dishonest. Seems to me that makes HER less electable.

Obama is more likable than either Clinton or McCain. Attacks don't stick to a likable candidate and thats why they get elected. Unfortunately, Democrats never seem to learn this lesson.

chris   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Congrats to Hillary on the large PA win (10 points is LARGE ya'll!!!). Clearly Obama is rattled, and all the Clinton haters need to face up that she's a fighter who's just tougher than Barak. Yes, SHE can!!!

Ambrose Aban   April 23rd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Wolf, a change = a woman president. That is a change.
Hillary is ready and raring to go and hitting the ground running. There is no such thing as the perfect president. But at least Hillary is experienced and she knows how to fight and unite the people.
People listen when she argues her case and nod agreeingly. People are taken into a dream world when Obama speaks. Cool but people forget about his words a few minutes later - cos it is not real. Sounds great but not real. Obama is so scripted, so polished and so calculated. That's ok. But Hillary is real and genuine – she is far from perfect but she is as human as the next person watching your coverage everday. People are getting tired of listening to scripted speeches, praising the gods, the skies and whatever. Wolf , tell Obama to stop promising us change and hope. That is just too much. We are smart viewers. Just tell Hillary to win this thing and make it sucks less.

Angel   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

More power to Hillary and the white racist whom everyone seems to forget but want to point to black folks voting for Obama. Black folks have suffered in this country long enough and are strong people who will continue to survive. Black people understand America very well–as Hillary as stated, she will obliterate IRAN and black folks know that at any given moment, they can be next. May the good lord bless and keep you all because everything is just a matter of time.

Steven L.   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

As long as Hillary plays nice, I don't care how long she stays in. The problem is she does anything she can to tear down Barack Obama. I mean come on – introducing an ad with Osama Bin Laden the day before the Pensylvania primary?

Steve for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Last sentence in Patrick Healy's article in today's NY Times, " Mr. Obama is spending 75 cents for every dollar he is taking in; Mrs. Clinton is spending $1.10." Congratulations to those of you who donated $2.5 million last night....you'll need to dig deeper and give her another $250,000 just to break even!

PATTY   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I DON'T QUITE UNDERSTAND THE RELEVANCE OF THE "BIG STATES"...YES THEY'RE BIG IN SIZE, AND PERHAPS IN POPULATION, BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, THEY ARE PART OF "THESE UNITED STATES". SO, IT SEEMS TO ME, IT APPEARS (AND THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES) THAT OBAMA HAS THE POPULAR VOTE WELL IN HAND....SO, WHO CARES IF THAT OTHER PERSON WON THE BIG STATES..."BIG" DEAL.....

Ken   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Obama only needs 293 delegets to secure nomination.... he need only 40% of the remainning to win. He only needs 30% of the superD. So far we heard that he has 50 SuperD who have committed to him but not announced.. This the so simple and clear ....People are simply trying to STEAL nomination.................

That doesn't work

That's Odd   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Michigan and Florida are both favoring McCain at this point, ecspecially mid-state Florida. The demographics are on the side of the Republicans, and the states are likely going red. They are not 'needed' as claimed if we focus on states like Iowa, Colorado, Virginia, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

I'm open for debate on electability, but don't simply state, "OBAMA CANT WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION HE SUCKS". Back it up with evidence, to which I can find none, zip, nada.

Obama/Clinton '08

Marcy,Florida   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Excuse me for saying, Deb, Obama and Clinton did not campaign here in Florida. Obama did not put his name on the Michigan ballot because he did not think he could win in that state. Anyway, Obama is the one that has kept us here in Florida down with our vote. I will never for Obama-period.

Desiree   April 23rd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I'm sick of people saying that Obama can't win big states because he lost them in the primaries. Think about it a little, do people really think that California and New York will tun into a red state? I can carry California and New York as long as I have a D next to my name.

Greg   April 23rd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

This is getting ridiculous. Why should Hillary be able to change the rules at the end of the game? The reason Obama can't close the deal is because he already has!!! Hillary is done.

Obama 08!!!

NYC for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hillary we will remember what you've done to damage the democratic party when you come back to NY and try and get your seat back!

You'll have better luck running as a Republican!

John in Iowa   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Obama cannot win the big states. Obama cannot win important primaries.

Guess what? There are no caucuses in the general election!

He cannot stand up against McCain. McCain will chew him up and spit him out!

Hillary or McCain '08!!

Florence   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I would not vote for Hillary if she was the only person running for office. I am a well educated, white woman over the age of 45. She is single handedly destroying the Democratic party because she feels that she is owed this nomination because of all the years she has suffered with Bill Clinton and his philandering ways. If she was such a strong woman’s advocate she would never have stayed with a man who has cheated on her numerous times. She sees Bill as her way to the White House and that is why she has tolerated him over the years. She has an agenda all right and it has nothing to do with the American people. It has to do with her ego. Barak Obama came out of know where at the insistence of the Democratic party that he run because the party did not want another 4 years of Clinton's in the White House. And he took her thunder. Now she bash’s him like she can't bash Bill in public. Wake up folks, Hillary is a vindictive, spiteful woman who only wants to get her hands on some power. You are not voting for Bill and she is the wrong woman to cast a vote for. Our time will come but this is not it and she is not the right woman. She cannot beat McCain and that is why Rush Limbaugh has so many Republicans crossing over to vote for her in the elections.

Ambrose Aban   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Wolfe, we need a change - a woman president is a change. Hillary is ready and raring to go and hitting the ground running. There is no such thing as the perfect president. And Obama is not perfect either. But at least Hillary is experienced and she knows how to fight and unite the people. People listen when she argues her case and nod agreeingly. People are taken into a dream when Obama speaks but Obama is so scripted and so polished and so calculated. Hillary is real and genuine – imperfection shows everywhere but she is as human as the next person watching your coverage everday. People hate to listen to scripted speeches, praising the gods, the skies and whatever. Wolfe , we don't want change or don;t give us hope. No more hope. No more change. It ain't going to happen. Hope and change are way too much to ask and to promise. We are smart people. We know the job is a hard one to do. Just tell Hillary to win this thing and make it suck less.

Len   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Don't give up the fight Hillary.

You can still steal this. lol

McCain 08

thomas Scully, St.Petersburg, Fl   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I believe that the most recent primary victory for Hillary should certainly have a serious impact on the final selection of a candidate for President from the Democratic party. With the string of major vitctories in large states that are critical to a winning the White House, Hillary has proven once again in Pennsylvania that she is the only choice to really be able to take on the Republicans in the fall campaign. Yes it is historical that an afro-american has been able to succeed in consolidating the support that he has thus far. More importantly it is not only historical but almost miraculous that a female has been able to succeed in establishing herself as a serious candidate. Lets face it women in this country are still for the most part looked at as sexual objects and for this mentality to be once and for all brought into proper perspective it is absolutely necessary that we finally put away the "cowboy mentality" that permeates american politics and elect Hillary Clinton for President.

Amira   April 23rd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Barack Obama has energized all nationalities white, black, hispanics, asian you name it I dont think that Hillary is making a good case that he cannot win white blue collars, this is only the primaries. On the contrary I think she will have a big issue with the African American vote because of all the dirty comments coming from bill and her campaign surrogates.
Also, one of the reasons why she won states like ohio and pennsysvania is because republicans are switching parties and voting for Hillary because they know Barack Obama is a stronger candidate.

Yes We Can
Obama 08

DRS   April 23rd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

What if some of those people in Penn who switched from the Republican or Independent parties so they could vote for a Dem in the primary only did so to try to ensure that Hillary Clinton is the one who runs against McCain – because the polls indicate that McCain is more likely to win against Clinton than against Obama? Is anybody tracking this possibility?

An Agnostic Democrat   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Millie:

Hillary still hasn't grown up. I know toddlers that are more mature than her and Bill, and their public behavior and good manners would put the Clintons to shame.

Adam FL   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hey Blitzer, I would just like to also add that Hillary has had more votes cast for her this primary season the Barak has. By roughly, 120,000 people. A slim margin, so lets look to where we need to win, and Hillary has won all of those states, in a convincing fashion!

Way to go Hillary!!!

Kyle   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I am sure you sleaz balls think this is fun to cover. Rating$

Paris   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

At this point it is open and fair game.
They are running a very competitive race and the race must go on based on the rules.
This is what democracy is about.
The only problem is Florida and Michigan, that has to be resolved in order to keep it democratic.

Barb   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

A better question than why can't he finish her off, is why hasn't she done better? If she is so electable and the favorite, why is she behind in votes, delegates, states, and money. If the way she runs her campaign and her strategies are any indication, there will be another 4 years of gridlock and nothing will progress. She's the one who's under pressure to win, not Obama.

50 something white woman   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Superdelegates just commit already. Then, whoever picks up enough delegates in the remaining contests to hit 2025 wins. End the drama. If the supers don't know by now who they support we might as well forfeit to McCain.

Debbie   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hillary signed off on the rules last year. Now she wants to change the rules. Earlier this year, Hillary even said on television, that the votes in Michigan and Florida CAN NOT count. They did not abide by the rules.

Republicans will play that video every day for the next several years if the Democratic party decides un-Democratically.

Hillary Clinton wants to be responsible for the US Constitution, but she can't even play by the rules she said on television earlier this year.

Deb   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Totally baffling how Billary supporters are still talking about Michigan and Florida. Hello...the only person on the ballot in Michigan was Hillary and Obama did absolutely no campaigning in Florida because that is what they had agreed on. So supporters of Billary...do the math.

Stewart from North Carolina   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I keep hearing about Obama not winning without Clinton's core support, i.e blue collar folks. Well, exactly how does Clinton expect to win when Obama is getting 85-90% of the black vote, many of whom have been alienated by the Clintons' gutter tactics against Obama. These black voters ARE and HAVE BEEN the most reliable voting block in the Democratic Party for years, and if the y are not motivated to turn out in large numbers in the FAll, NO Democrat will win regardless of who it is. These so-called blue collar voters are NOT reliable Democratic voters...they often times vote Republican...that's why they are called Reagan Democrats. These media folks, and many of you, have lost complete sight of this and need to get a grip on reality.

PTE   April 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Barack Obama is as guilty of spin as any other politician. I get sick of hearing him say he didn't campaign in Florida as if to say that Clinton did. And when he says he wasn't even on the ballot in MI, why doesn't he say its because he removed his name from the ballot? The statements he makes imply that *he* is somehow more ethical than Clinton. The amazing thing is that it seems to work. Why doesn't the media point out how disingenuous is statements are?

Rachel   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Wow! Three hoyrs of Blitzer everyday. And one of Lou Dobbs. It's enough to make a person cry.

Jay   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I agree with TIME.com's statement that John McCain was the real winner of Tuesday's election. In the beginning, I was hoping for John Edwards or Mitt Romney. Hillary has never been in the race for my vote, but as Edwards and Romney conceded or 'suspended' their campaigns I aligned fairly quickly with Barack Obama. At the time, I felt like McCain had too many negatives. The long democratic race has been dirty and tiring, but it has also given me a chance to listen more carefully to John McCain. In a race as compelling as this one I don't think anyone can make an accurate, objective projection for what will happen in November, but I do think democratic quarrelling has resurrected John McCain's chances. I'm much more open to his comments now than before; and that's a good start for a candidate that has so often required resurrecting.

Kyla   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

You're spinning too!

We all know you're a Hillary fan! Now can you tell us what is Barack Obama's camp doing with the Superdelegates, since you gave us Hillary's play by play!

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

blitzers "beard" seems to be growing into his brain. No other explanation for his obvious ignorance.

Ordinary Voter   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Wolf, for ordinary voters, its about being a part of history not superdelegates. In 1960, a young democrat needed to win West Virginia to effectively take the decision off the convention. Religion was a decisive issue. John Kennedy took this issue head on and won West Virginia and became our first Catholic President. Our family still talks of being part of that historic election. In 2006, we are seeing an histoic primary that many of us will remember for a life time. Maybe it will be Indiana...maybe it will be West Virginia who will decide the outcome. Whatever happens, for the average voter who doesn't live in Iowa or New Hampshire, it is finally their small "moment in the sun" in an historic election. Isn't it better the election is decided this way than by some party head?

MDR   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Tired of this drawn out battle. Wish Clinton will stop trying to change the rules whenever she feels she can't win a certain way. Pennsylvania was her state to begin with tired of her going around acting like she was the underdog. The race is dirty at the moment and I for one think Obama has to pick his battles when it comes to the whole negativity issues, can't win being the nice guy all the time. Gotta fight fire with fire. I don't understand how people keep saying McCain is neck and neck with Clinton and Obama when the votes are split up between the two of them. Once the nominee is selected more than likely the canidate with get the other canidates supporters.

Debbie, NJ   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Clinton is going to start another war and have as much blood on her hands as George Bush.

Tim H   April 23rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

How does Obama losing to Hilliary in a primary mean that Obama will lose to McCain in that same state in the general election? That argument makes no logical sense. Please someone try to explain that illogical thinking.

NJ Executive   April 23rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I don't understand how Clinton can make the claim that Obama can't win the swing states. He has not lost by large margins. If the 50% of the democrats who voted for Hiliary vote for Obama, the Republicans can't compete. The increase in the democratic party should make the republicans nervous. Also, Obama is respected by independents. I don't understand why the media is falling into the Clinton trap and not pointing out the numbers.

Pam   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer should know spin when he hears it. He should be dizzy from all the spinning he does.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

ATTENTION ALL DEMOCRATS: Everyone needs to realize the Democratic Party belongs to the Bill and Hillary Clinton. Stop fighting they can do and say what ever they want and when they want. They can change the rules when it’s necessary, they can lie, cheat, steal and commit election fraud as long as they are alive and in control. I repeat the Democratic Party belongs to them and know one I mean know one can stop them.

Nobody has power or strength to stop them nobody. All other democrats have to do what they say when they say. The journalism in this country is horrible they are paid for and bought by the Clintons and the GOP. The media tells you how to vote and why you should vote a certain way. They get e-mails from the Clinton staff and give the media there talking points and just like puppets the media goes on the air and perform for her.

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

By the official Democratic Primary rules Clinton has been mathematically knocked out of this race. The only way Hillary can be the nominee is by changing the rules in midstream. The Clinton campaign wants the rules changed and is betting on the DNC giving in to them. The Obama campaign wants the rules left alone.

Since when is it an option to change the rules in the middle of an election? That is something we hear of in other corrupt countries around the world, not in the United States of America. The Clintons are more than will to lower our election standards to the countries we've been against for so long. This is over, let's get on with it.

Susan MO   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Hillary is going to win.

She is the one with the experience.

Obama not.

Obama insulted the people of Pennsylvania. Bad business.
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*** Hillary 08****

A. Harrison   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Mr. Blitzer, the correct "SPIN" is that "It is what it is" CLinton won, by 10 points, double digits, and it's what everyone said she needed to do to stay in the race.

Now folks are talking out the other sides of their mouths about how it really wasn't that great. She will end this race on top whether she gets the nomination or not because all her predictions will come to lift if/when Barack goes up against John McCain. We all know this but don't want to admit it.

NewMexicoForObama   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Blitzer never seems to make any sense. He seems ignorant most of the time. He is my least favorite at cnn for sure!

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

LET'S GO OBAMA!!!

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU...THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!!!!!!

Anonymous   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

They Can't overturn the will of the people ! IT will be ugly if they overturn...........

It is very very ridiculs to think only to choose those states that only help for HRC............. IT is very unfortunate to hear........... it is a rule .... I don't mind whoever wins I am Rep and will cast for Rep. but hearing such idea makes me sad .....

Anyways it is still widely believed that it they overtune .... i.e... "THEY STEAL" the nomination and deliver the world what democracy mean ..

Dave   April 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Clinton can play all the dirty politics she wants and I'm sure she will. If she gets the nomination over the leader in pledged delegates, my family and I will be voting Republican in November as an anti-Clinton vote.

Tony Z- MD   April 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

She can call them, but they are not switching. They know her and will not be fooled. Many remember the Clinton years, the losses in the house and Senate.

Brandy- I love Obama!   April 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

The day that Hillary steals the nomination....it will be a very sad day in America. It will damage the party in ways never imagined. I hope that does not happen.

I'm on the train with Obama!

Nick   April 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I just hope that all this fighting will result with a Democrat in the White house. Who needs "American Idol" when we've got all of this political entertainment!

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   April 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Here's my spin, for what it's worth: John McCain already, in theory, has the Republican nomination. So why did one in six Pennsylvania Republicans vote for Ron Paul?

LifeLongDemocrat   April 23rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Obama has no one to blame but himself. He need to knock her out in N.C and Indiana and stop this MADNESS.

I know it hard for a black man to hit hard at a white woman, but we are giving you permission to knock her out.

The tide is turning for Hillary … Oh no it’s a Tsunami to wash her away.

Go away Hillary!!! You will not have Rendell and Strickland in N.C and Indiana. What will you do?

Barack Obama 08

Silly Season   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

And in the meantime the republicans laugh all the way to the bak.

Grif   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Well there is no more, where that came from...

David Ferdinand, Brooklyn New York   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

BLITZER, YOU ARE A SPIN DOCTOR YOURSELF.
SO JUST SHUT-UP AND LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY

Jane Doe   April 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Why isn't anyone talking about the race factor. I think Ron Reagan said it right on Larry King last night. There are still plenty of racist people in America.

Millie   April 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Hillary 's life story is a true example of when you work hard towards your goals, stay focus on "what you want to do when you grow up" and stay the course in the face of adversity, it pays off.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Super Delegates For Hillary!!!!

NObama can't win the BIG states, thus can't win the General...

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Florida...Michigan...Super Delegates...The math will add up!!!!

GL   April 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Wolfe- Not enough spin out there already? You have to go out and spew your two cents??? Sorry to bring a tear to your eye, but Hillary has already lost. Do the math.

Jack Walden   April 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

By their silence, these still-undecided super delegates are bound to get renamed as stupid delegates should McCain win in November

Sylvia   April 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

bottom line....Obam cannot win in the general election

Swiss in Canada   April 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Can somebody explain to me why Clinton has won Michigan and Florida? (This is a honest question. I really don't know!)

Experience Trumps CHARM   April 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

The people have seen that Obama is a lot of talk...ITs wondful talk and he has a great smile but we see through it and want defeat. Clinton can offer that. I don't care how you spin it if he can't take some of her strong core supporters then they won't win in Nov.

Uncle Sam   April 23rd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

They're in it to spin it!

Veterans for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

The "base" of the Democratic party is not a constant…with new, younger voters outnumbering the old, white, blue collar types. I think we need to reevaluate what the "base" is. Obama would not have the commanding lead he does if he were relying on the traditional base. We can't turn these new young voters off…they are the future of our Nation. Clintons demographic are old and will be irrelevant soon.

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