April 23, 2008
Posted: 03:20 PM ET

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Clinton worked to energize a group of supporters in Indiana Wednesday.
Clinton worked to energize a group of supporters in Indiana Wednesday.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (CNN) - Looking to capitalize on the momentum out of her Pennsylvania primary victory, Hillary Clinton made a quick trip here to energize supporters and plant the flag as her campaign looks to what could be a tight primary contest on May 6.

"The voters of Pennsylvania decided by an overwhelming majority they could count on me to deliver for them. They could count on me to make the tough decisions that will be presented to the next president," Clinton told an outdoor rally in downtown Indianapolis. "We can do it, we can do it."

Clinton told assembled supporters and onlookers that after her Pennsylvania win she now leads in the popular vote tally, something the Obama campaign disputes because Clinton's assertion assumes the vote tallies from Florida and Michigan are included. The Democratic National Committee continues to grapple with the dilemma of whether or not the delegates from those two states will be seated at the party's summer convention.

"It's a very close race but if you count as i count the 2.3 million people who voted in Michigan and Florida then we are going to build on that," she said.

Clinton said her visit marked the 50th time a member of the Clinton family had visited Indiana during this campaign. Both President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are expected to tour the state in the coming days.

"There will be very few days that a Clinton isn't in Indiana," said Jonathan Swain, the campaign's state communications director.

"This campaign for me here in Indiana is about jobs, jobs, jobs, and jobs. That is what I believe the central issue is. The economy is not working for hard working Americans," Clinton said.

Indiana is losing manufacturing jobs and the states' home foreclosure rate is on the rise. Voters concerned about the economy helped carry Clinton to victory in Pennsylvania, and her campaign hopes a continued emphasis on that issue will give her a boost here.

The fact that Indiana neighbors Illinois, the Clinton campaign says, gives Sen. Barack Obama a bit of an edge here. There are 28 Clinton offices around Indiana, four of which are in the northwestern part of the state, which is part of the Chicago television market — making Obama a very familiar face.

"It's been a hard fought contest that's been good for the Democratic Party," Clinton said. "What's important is how we engage with all of you over the next two weeks."

Clinton spends Thursday in North Carolina, and returns to Indiana Friday for a two-day campaign swing.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


D.Kimbro OHIO   April 23rd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

This lady is such a liar.. If she will go to this level to get elected, what will she do if she gets elected. Enough of this BS lets stop talking about Michgan and Florida, they will not be seated until a nominee is in place. What difference will it make then. The Clintons if nominated will alienate a large block of voters. This supposed edge among whites, is a crock. Any good democrat would vote for the party. As for the black vote and the new voters. They may be able to turn some black voters, but the new voters wont support someone who represents what they perceive as the establishment. All of the newly registered voters will be lost. Think about it. I have learned that being for a candidate doesnt mean that I am against the other.

Long Live the Democratic Party

Manuel TX   April 23rd, 2008 6:40 pm ET

The superdelegates can ignore the voters in MI and FL at their own peril.

No democrat is going to win the general election without those voters.

Go Hillary!!!!

:)

Newman   April 23rd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Really, since when is 8.6 percent an overwhelming majority? I guess you could say then that Barack beat Hillary by an overwhelming majority in Philly and metro Harrisburg. If she wants to give people jobs in Indiana then maybe she can pay them to campaign for her instead of using million dollar crooks who steal money from her campaign. Example: Mark Penn.

barry   April 23rd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

She is the stronger candidate, period.

vh   April 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

THE CLINTONS ARE LIARS AND LOSERS.
OBAMA 08
OBAMA 08
OBAMA 08
OBAMA 08
OBAMA 08
OBAMA 08

Betty in Baltimore   April 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

what a lying cynical witch

GO OBAMA

SHOW MOMMA THE DOOR

Tonya   April 23rd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Have you notice every state she goes to she scream I Love This State Indiana, she wants people to think she really cares, next when she loose she will go to the next state I Love This State North Carolina and then she will loose again, then she will be screaming I Love You Mccain and Mccain would say sorry Hillary but you and I both lost to Obama we can stop being fake towards the American People Now, and have you notice every state she goes to she has a story to tell I wonder if she's telling the truth or not she reminds me of this girl I went to school with If you have a Burberry purse, she has one too but hers is bigger, She have this I am better than anyone mindframe.

vh   April 23rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I HATE HILLIARY AS WELL. IF SHE BECOMES THE NOMINEE SHE WILL RAISE OUR TAXES, CONTINUE THE WAR AND OVER CHARGE OUR PREMIUMS. SHE HAS ALSO STATED THAT SHE WOULD USE HER SO CALLED UMBRELLA DEFENSE WHEN IT CAME TO PROTECTING ISRAEL AND I CAN GUARANTEE SHE WILL BE STARTING WW3. GET A CLUE AND IF SHE DOES BECOME THE NOMINEE I WILL BE STAYING HOME, AND WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS. OBAMA 08

Donna   April 23rd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

A lead cut from 20% to 10% is not an overwhelming victory. Keep up the double-speak HRC.

Incredulous   April 23rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Can the Hillary monster ever say anything without lies and trickery?

ck   April 23rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! PENNSYLVANIA!

You have sent a message to the world that and to this lying phoney that it's OK to lie, "mis-speak" and say ANYTHING ….and YOU will still vote for her!!

Bill put the dumbing down of America on the Express Track and now we reap the benefits.

God help us all!

Nathan   April 23rd, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Look to the way Obama has treated Michigan and Florida for a clue on his Presidency. Florida was pushed up by a GOP controlled state and a record number turned out delivering Clinton a decisive victory. It is undemocratic to deny seating the Sunshine State. Michigan is more unclear as I believe Obama could have garnered up to 45% of the vote. Maybe all undecided delegates should be able to be seated for Obama. Either way, Clinton supporters in Florida and Michigan should vote for Nader or McCain in the General if Hillary is not the candidate to protest Barry the Undemocratic Democrat.

leicheco   April 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Funny how she has had a personality change since the beginning of the campaign, if she wins which she shouldn't or can't - she'll go back to her old, ugly self. Bet she is tired at night she has to work so hard at being nice and warm hearted all day. Don't want this lady to be representing the USA with other countries…she's no better then Bush!

leland   April 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Listen, folks Hillary Clinton couldn't beat John McCain in a beauty contest. Her lying ways have come to roost.

Liar, Liar sniper fire!

Scott C   April 23rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Of the 2 MILLION + people who voted, 200,000 more people voted for her..

9% isn't OVERWHELMING.

Get over yourself… You lost…

You gained 5 seconds on a runner who is 2 minutes ahead of you….

You can't catch up.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT!   April 23rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

All the candidates knew before this whole thing started that Florida and Michigan were not going to count. No one campaigned in Florida, she did not win Florida, Bill Clinton did, without him no one would know who she is. As of Michigan, even Hillary fans have to question this. She claims a win when she was the only one on the ballot? COME ON! Because Bill was a good president does not mean we owe the Clintons anything, he was doing his Job. Another thing, just because you have a good boss that works hard and knows what they are doing does not mean his wife is qualified to be a good boss too. Let's be real!

Noah   April 23rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

People Trust Obama, you are so wrong and only believe the Obama spin. His money does not come 100% from the people..Look up the facts. Drug and Oil companies are supporting him, by having employees bundle 200,000 each in donations..Check out the article in USAToday last week that exposes all the power players pumping money into the Obama campaign. The american people have been lied to by the Obama camp.

Deborah   April 23rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

This arrogant evil liar will not go away.

The stupid american people gave us 2 terms of Bush so I guess its easy to understand why they have not problem backing this LIAR Hillary Rotten Clinton

Hillary...2nd place isn't the end of the world.   April 23rd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

does anyone ever notice how hillary supporters cannot spell, nevermind the fact that they read into what ever CNN (Clinton News Network) writes and twist it to make them feel better for voting for a bi-polar crazy lady….

so sad.

Obama '08

Enjoy Your 2-Week Celebration   April 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

For the next 2 weeks, Hillary can dance and sing about her amazing feat of gaining 12 more than delegates than Obama did in Pennsylvania.

But 2 weeks from now, Obama will have regained the same lead he had before. North Carolina will be a landslide for Obama.

FactOfTheMatterIs   April 23rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

While clinging on to blind optimism and fighting madly, the Clintonians should realize the best they could hope for is the following final tally:
Delegates: Sen Obama (2077) and Clinton (1940)
With Florida and Michigan: Obama (2157) and Clinton (2118)

Popular vote: Obama (+300,000)

So you see, Clinton can never win. All she will do is ruin the party, herself and any chance her supporters may have in winning their own re-elections. I hope Clinton can win NY senate race next time!

Kathleen   April 23rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

If she is for jobs - her actions don't support her words.
Mexico, Canada, Columbia, China - NAFTA
India - Offshore Outsourcing
What are all the things the Hillary support. Jobs in other countries.

Christina Mercelle Carlson   April 23rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Waste waste waste, YOU WILL LOSE THIS BET!
Do not waste your money on a losing horse.
She is bleeding her followers to keep up this historical nonsense.
She will take down the whole party with her. This is a disfunctional relationship that needs to end. Hogwash as I would like to kindly remind you is in the air. So don't be miss lead by it. Get behind winning the white house, AND FAST!

Illinois 2   April 23rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hillary just to let the Indiana voters know, I am from Illinois and have lived here all my life and have been voting since the 70's, so I have been following local, state and federal races for years and can tell those voters that will still be casting ballots, that GOOD OLD BARACK has not done half of what he claims he has for Illinois. Anything short of Chicago, forget it nothing for the other counties in the state, and by the way he claims what " I " did for Illinois, NOTHING !!!!!!!!, except use this state to advance his own personal agenda……

josh good NYC   April 23rd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Florida and Michigan have a constitutional right for the votes to count. The fifteenth amendment states: The right of the citizens of The United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color,or previous condition of servitude.
Hillary has displayed better judgement. She did not take her name off the ballot because she was abiding by the fifteenth amendment not the DNC.The "educated" Obama supporters, superdelegates, the people of Florida and Michigan, and the DNC should keep this in mind.

Maura, NY   April 23rd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Since she got the Catholic vote, she's going to turn into Pope Hillary now.

This woman is a crackup.

Obama 08

Dennis, MN   April 23rd, 2008 5:57 pm ET

No, she's taking a page from the Barack campaign. It must have been depressing to stand on the sidelines of history.

Obama 08

TEDY   April 23rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hillary is stilling runing because Obama is black. Old whites vote for Hillary because they never change THE OLD believe that a Black will never be a president. Thanks to the young white who do not care about the color and who vote FOR the truth.
She lied and still running. unaceptable.
Shame on you P.A, Ohio IS better because Ohio vote was before her lying.

Geoff   April 23rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Right, so basically spot Hillary 350,000 votes from MI where Obama wasn't on the ballot and THEN and only then is she ahead in the popular vote…

This woman is nuts and will say anything, no matter how illogical it is. Let's just wait it out, let her keep going on and on, Obama will win NC and Indiana and this will slowly work itself out… if she doesn't completely destroy the party first….

Adam Smith TX, USA   April 23rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Hillary all the way!!!!

I just donated $50.00 online and its just the begining.

I have contributed $150.00 in the past and will keep pouring my hard earned money in Hillary's way come November on a monthly basis.

Contribute at HILLARYCLINTON.com today!!!!!

Willy   April 23rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

While dodging snipers

Vig   April 23rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Take it all the way Hillary - take it to the convention floor. Take the nomination and leave egg on Obama's face.

Adara   April 23rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary is acting like a child. Every time I see this I want to tear my hair out. Florida and Michigan don't count! Especially Michigan, where Obama's name wasn't on the ballot. How can she seriously count votes from a state where voters didn't even have the option of voting for Barack Obama? She'll say anything to win. If Obama wins then it's illigitimate because Florida and Michigan's oh so precious voices weren't heard, but if she wins by convincing the superdelegates to vote for her against the will of the public, somehow that's legitimate. She's even talked about the possibility of pledged delegates changing their mind. What about those voices of the voters, Hillary? I don't know if an honest word has ever come out of that woman's mouth.

Sure   April 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!

Tubby The Tuba from Texas   April 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Clinton did not care about Florida and Michigan or she would have said something when she signed off of those states delegates NOT be counted for the primary. She got concerned when she fell behind in the delegate count…then she decided it was immoral to disenfranchise all those wonderful, wonderful supporters. Fair? Obama's name was NOT even on the ballot in Michigan, and he did not campaign in Florida, even though Hillary had a few fundraisers during that dead time. This act speak volumes about who Hillary Clinton is. She would throw her momma under the bus if she thought she could win the White House.

Gavin   April 23rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

20 OUT OF THE LAST 24 DAYS, 6+ HOURS A DAY

OVER $1,000 DONATED

THE TIDE IS CHANGING….

INDIANA
4
HILLARY

Joe, Northern Virginia   April 23rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

gerard morei: - You should know better. You are either a Hillary sycophant or politically ignorant/naive. While we all think that FL and MI delegates should be seated; we also think that they should be equally split among the two candidates. Now, that is FAIR!!!

Allison Marie   April 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Of course they should count, I am in Florida, and I didn't break the rules.

All votes should count.

When you think of a general election, any nominee would need either Florida or Michigan, if anyone wants to talk math!

Go Hillary Go!

Uncounted in Florida

John   April 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Obama is not feeling that much pressure. Hillary was expected to win a state where the demographics gave "Hillary the Chameleon" every possible advantage. I can't wait to see how she changes her spots (again) for Oregon and Puerto Rico. Spot changing will not work there.

Go Obama!!

Vivian   April 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hillary is a liar, she plays dirty and she uses fear to get votes. She is one dirty politician. The Clintons are very power hungry and will stop at nothing. They are very dirty and I simply do not trust them.

shirley   April 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

The News Media is not holding Hillary accountable for anything she says or does. She has not won Florida and Michigan, she was the only candidate on the ballad. Reporters have repeated her saying Obama is responsible for the votes not counting so often that some voters now believe it is Senator Obama and not the DNC that made that decision. Shame on all of you for helping Hillary run her nasty campaign instead of giving us unbias reporting .

Nora   April 23rd, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Hillary needs to work on her Finances and paying her debt and energizing will come.

count my vote   April 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Hillary is right and she is ahead in the popular vote!! She now has my full support and last night I gave to her campaign. When all the votes are counted as they should be - then she is ahead. Disenfranchise some voters and we all lose. Democracy means giving people a voice and counting their votes. If Florida and Michigan are not included then I for one cannot support the Democratic Party (from the top of the ticket to the bottom - I won't support a party that disenfranchises voters). The DNC Specifically punishing the voters in Florida on the wrong decisions made by a Republican State Senate and House and then Signed by a Republican Governor that is in a short list for VP on the McCain ticket is incomprehensible. I voted for Obama and now I regret it because the biggest test for him was to fight for every vote he got. As recovered OBAlcoholic I learned my lesson.

2Nurselady   April 23rd, 2008 5:27 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!

Phong Nguyen   April 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The supporters of S. Obama are afraid of dramas but the Clintons have overcome a lot of dramas in their life. They are the ones with experiences to lead this country out of its current problematic situations. S. Clinton is a tenacious fighter and a winner! Go, Hillary!

Jim, Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Right on Hillary!!! We're behind you too and we won't be beaten by anyone!

Florida and Michigan should never accept what is happening to them.
It's outrageous to think that Obama could only win if Florida and Michigan are denied their rights as States and the rights of their citizens who are just as much American as the rest of us!!!

Energize this Clinton...   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

You know, come to think of it… she does kinda look like the Energizer bunny in that picture!!!

Gene   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I don't understand why people would believe Bill & Hillary at all? The 300,000 jobs that were initially lost started on 10/17/2000 when Bill Clinton signed a Bill before leaving his post for the Republicans, which is why she is getting support from that side against Obama.

This is all about the "American Competitiveness Act" Google it or Yahoo search and learn what really goes on behind closed doors. We are sold out on a daily basis people!!!!!

Not a theory…. look it up folks

Mandy, California   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Realclearpolitics.com has a popular vote count that shows how Hillary and Barrack are doing. Interestingly enough, she wins if you include Michigan but don't give Barrack any credit for votes.

If you add just 16% of the popular vote (although 44.8 of the votes were for uncommited), he still beats her.

She can't win no matter what game she plays.

Fella from Chicago   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Why go on? When both Reverend Wright and Farrakhan backed Barack I knew Hillary was in trouble, but when Rapper 50 Cent decreed his backing for Obama I knew all was lost. How can she expect to compete when Barack has the support of these spiritual and musical giants? Not! Clowns more like it. As Barack gets more and more of these unsavory types committed to him, Hillary will gain more and more support among the conservative White and Hispanic constituency in this country. No need to energize your base Hillary, Barack will do it for you.

noemi in los angeles   April 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Wasn't she the champion for No Child Left Behind in the 90s??? I don't understand how she's talking smack about it when she helped introduce it. Hillary is willing to say and do anything for votes.

People, do a search for Hillary the Movie, I beg you.

Obama 08

pat   April 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Congratulations Hillary, good job, keep on fighting don't let those pundits take you down, I am behind ypu all the way.

Jeff in Alabama   April 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Sounds logical to me. MI and FL citizens did vote and will be counted in the end. We do not live in a country where votes are thrown out based on where you live. Besides, the DNC would lose millions of voters if they did not allow these votes. They don't want that. If they want the White House, they must count ALL the votes. Simple as that!

ROCHELLE BRADFORD   April 23rd, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I truly hate that Senator Clinton won PA, I feel that the Republicans rigged this one like they rigged the 2000 and 2004 election. They want to stomp Hillary in November, but, Senator Obama will win the Nomination and become President in November. It is a shame that we white people cannot get over this race issue. The Clintons are liers and they play the race card over and over again. I don't want to see the Clintons in office again. Bill Clinton was the one that shamed America and will do it again. I know what IS IS! They are hidding their papers on the Library and the monies and they have not addressed Watergate, Travelgate and Monica and a lot of other stuff. I do not like the Clintons and will not vote if she gets the Nomination

Rochelle
Redan, GA

The One   April 23rd, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Again for you clintonites, if the numbers are the verdict for winning or losing, well the door has closed for her, BUT of course she is a clinton and i bet ya she finds a way to steal this nomination, PERIOD! The Clintons believe they are the democratic party and can do with it whatever they please even if that means destroying it! You Clintonites are something else, you all know she cant win unless she steals it and SHE WILL! This is not the 60's or 70's ladies and gents, its a new day and a new world. Prejudice and racism must oneday (now) come to an end, but the older voters cant seem to let go, but thats ok cuz the young vote will soon rule a NEW DAY AND NEW WORLD!

The Thief in the Night Strikes Again! You go girl, win by any means necessary! Even if it means being a thief! I used to like her, but now she is just a liar and a thief. If she does steal it, the backlash will doom the DEMOCRATIC PARTY for years to come! WAKE UP and let go of yesterday!

joe   April 23rd, 2008 5:19 pm ET

this woman continues to amaze me,. what message is she sending out to the younger generation about going back on your word! she should be ashamed of herself for trying to push this Michiga and Florida delegates when it was accepted by all the candidates that due to their primary being moved forward their votes won't count.
people should see what this woman truly is. i can barely look at her on tv much more listen to her speak.
the democrats leaders should act responsibly and shup them up once and for all. they don't own the party.

Kathy in Oregon   April 23rd, 2008 5:19 pm ET

What's up with CNN?

I post a comment and it disappears into a black hole…never to be seen.

I simply asked WHY Dee in florida was HATING on Hillary.

Can't you Obama supporters at least show some RESPECT for a woman who has accomplished more than you EVER will?

AND — Oregon is a mostly blue collar & rural state…a.k.a. Hillary country!

Jeff - Dallas   April 23rd, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Florida and Michigan voters, remember that Hillary was in agreement that your primary votes should not count BEFORE the primary. It was only after the primaries that she realized she needs those votes, and is changing her way of thinking.

Peter in PA   April 23rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Shrewed and manipulative woman……I detest her look. I don't have any problem with voting for a whoman but this one. No matter what, even if Jesus himself appear before me and asks me to voter for this lier, I won't vote.

MyhouseMyopinion   April 23rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Why is it not racist when over ninty percent of Black Americans vote for Obama, only because he is black? This is wrong! America needs to wake up and realize the best man for the job is a woman.

give her a cookie   April 23rd, 2008 5:16 pm ET

FEDUP April 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

One other thing, you are vile toward Hillay and then expect us to support you cocain sniffing, lying scumbag in November?

Hillary is the vile one … Pimping her daughter like a 3 dollar crack ho.

typicalAmerican   April 23rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

The Democrats NEED Florida and Michigan. THINK about that, Dean and Kerry and Kennedy, and yes, SAM NUNN, too. WHY would you be counted in that group, Mr. Nunn? I thought more of you….

Jaime   April 23rd, 2008 5:14 pm ET

People of Indiana, I implore you to research some questionable events that have come to light regarding Clinton before voting. Please GOOGLE "Kathy Callahan credit" "Hillary Clinton Lies" "Clinton Co-President" and "Clinton Scandal" to find a myriad of information at your disposal.

Best wishes during this election process!

Mandy, California   April 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

MI and FL voters have said they were told when they went to vote that the votes would not count. In both states people went home rather than vote.

In MI they were told if they didn't want HRC to vote uncommitted. Now, they have given 47 of the 83 delegates to Clinton and of the remaining 36, only 1/2 to Obama. See article on FREEP.COM.

Looks like Clinton is getting her "behind closed doors" wish.

Too bad ethics don't apply to the Michigan DP or Clinton.

suzy   April 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

TO GLORIA - OH HILL YEAH SHE DID!

Raelee   April 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

HELLO!

TELL THE CREW TO COUNT THE THE VOTE AND DO THE #'S

YOU GOT THE WIN WITH 9% NOT DOUBLE DIGETS

TOO BAD YOU DIDN'T DO WHAT YOU WANTED

MM   April 23rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Can not believe this woman — I'm ahead in the popular vote!!!!! Same old Clinton stuff — there are rules for everyone else and then there are rules for the Clintons. What I find really really hard to understand is the people that are so for Clinton. Please help explain this to me?!!!!! She has no real experience. She outright lies. She wants to count votes for states that she agreed not to count. She has been involved in some extremely shady stuff. She is married to a man who support things that she supposedly doesn't. She is married to a man who brought such shame on this country. The "good times" when her husband was president — were not due to his policies. So please explain to me why you are supporting her?????

b   April 23rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

well yes, the clinton's will be attending the peter paul court appearance, so she will not be available for awhile. for those that are unfamiliar with this, just google

R.S.-St. Paul   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

GO HILLARY! I am praying for your well being. I am a woman, and I support the first woman president of the United States of America!!

Eric-Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Guess we can only have so many comments supporting Hillary. That's right have to keep the appearance that Obama is the most popular.

gail   April 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Doesn't it bother anybody that she wants to "obliterate" Iran?

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!!

Susan MO   April 23rd, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Arthur Texas

Ask for you money back. She will lose.

Go Obama

shirley   April 23rd, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Senator Obama won several states by more than 20 points, I didn't hear Hillary calling his wins a 'great victory'. In fact she said those states don't count.

Susan MO   April 23rd, 2008 5:05 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

My   April 23rd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I'm so sick of Hillary… she twists the truth like it's nothing. Obama needs to knock her out of this race already. Can we really let go of all the fraudulent lies she's told? NAFTA? Bosnia? It goes on and on…

I also love how she initially opposed counting Florida and Michigan in this race but now that she's in the hole, she just changes her mind and clings to any little thing she has…desperate…just desperate.

Why couldn't a better, more likeable woman have run for president?? What a shame!

Tiffany   April 23rd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

boomshackalacka

Nic   April 23rd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I wouldn't give her money if she were mugging me at knifepoint.

wlpobx312@aol.com   April 23rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

To GG: I'm with Dee in Florida. I can't stand this woman either and what has she done? Lying, cheating, fearmongering, should I go on? What else does she need to do for anyone not to like her. I wish she'd just go away.. …….quietly now, we've heard enough! And I don't need to be careful, she does and so do you if you vote for her!

kimere   April 23rd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Angus Mcdungan,
I am begining to agree with you. The Demos are becoming ridiculous. This is why I have so much respect for the New Mexican called Richardson…

Hillary   April 23rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

You know what Hillary is the best candidate, lets look at her campaign for example. She is 10 million in debt and had to fire more of her staff than any other candidate. I think her campaign should be an example of how she would run the country, and since her campaign has been run with amazing integrity, leadership, and great money management, I deem Hillary the best candidate…NOT! LOL!

American Girl   April 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

she flip flops and spins this so that it is in her favor.

the sad part is she has people thinking obama is behind fla and mi not counting,,,,

no hillary…another liar

OBAMA '08

And bring Edwards back!

Oregon has Hope and wants change   April 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Watch Out Indiana
She will probably go there and say her mom delivered her right there in Indiana when they were on Vacation so she can play another hometown girl story, I swear this woman has lived everywhere!!!

American Girl   April 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Divide FLA and Michigan in half and call it a day,
she flip flops and spins this so that it is in her favor.

the sad part is she has people thinking obama is behind fla and mi not counting,,,,

no hillary…another liar

OBAMA '08

And bring Edwards back!

Anthony   April 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

How can you explain your overwhelming support from the republican party in the media when your public policy and proported position on so many issues and concerns of the american people is and supposedly has been democratic in nature for so long. Does it at all concern you that this unfounded support is only an attempt to aide you in the destruction of the democratic party and in the general election not one of them would ever consider voting for you. If your concern for this country and the american people truely shadows your own personal desire to be president. Why not do as so many before you have chosen to do and SUPPORT the candidate that is attempting to unite this country and party as oppossed to dividing it , which is what your continued pursuit of the nomination is undeniably doing.

Ron from New Orleans   April 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The only way that the elections in Florida and Michigan can count is if they split the delagates down the middle. The media outlets (LIKE CNN) need to keep displaying the document (THAT EACH CANDIDATE SIGNED, INCLUDING YOU, HILLARY) that says that the election would not count.

The Clintonistas want to change the rules of the game after the game has started.

kimere   April 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

This country is not meant for two families alone, they should give others the chance to bring a different percption. Two families cannot rule America for more that twenty years. America is not a monarchy… I would vote for Clinton if she changes her name to Hilary Edwards …. Obama or McCdaddy.

Ray MD   April 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Zoe - Racism was here long before Obama I do not understand why people did not see that its plan as day were I am.

NELSON   April 23rd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Popular Vote? She really needs a reality check . Let's hope she doesnt get it in the General Election.

American Girl   April 23rd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Wise up America, Hillary is a liar and the Republicans can't wait to expose her.
.

It amazes me that she really thinks people like her…

I will never vote for her, I do not want a fighting , crying, demeaning liar as my president. Image what foreign leaders will do to her behind

Jeff - Dallas   April 23rd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Does she forget that her name was on the ballot in Michigan, but Obama's wasn't? Does he forget that she had agreed before the Primary, that the states should be penalized and their votes should not count? Now that she needs the votes, she changes her mind. Very convenient.

LJ   April 23rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Is it just me who gets the sense that the Hillary campaign has moles here offering responses and opinions, how pathetic! Go Hillary the Obliterator!

In oregon and want change   April 23rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Florida counting and MI counting is not fair…….
No dem got to campaign in these states, and Hillary was the only real familiar name on the ballot………..

If they were to count the popular vote for Hillary the country would be outraged, and FL and MI vote happened way before Bosnia and NAFTA and CAFTA and all her other lies……

SCC   April 23rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary,
The Michigan and Florida votes will not be counted. Remember, you agreed to this last fall or has your memory failed you again (just like the Bosnia thing?) Only way you can win is if you somehow steel the election. WAKE UP and GET OUT before you completely destroy the party!!!

Romulus, Michigan   April 23rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

In American fear tactics work because at our core we are rotten. The hope I see is the younger votes. Not as spoiled by the past and more open-minded. If we keep warming over hate, we will be the losers. Senator Clinton cannot bring our country together and 10% is not an overwhelming majority.

Joe   April 23rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

For Hillary Clinton to claim that she leads in the popular vote is astonishing–and is another example of her pathetic character. She agreed with all other candidates that Florida and Michigan would NOT count. Now to spin things her way–for her own good with no consideration for anyone else, she wants to be the hero for voters in Florida and Michigan–unbelieveable pathetic that anyone would fall for such a ploy.

Her "bully" politics are not fooling me–nor Obama supporters. She has been and will always be totally ineffective at obtaining bipartisian support. She enjoys the fight–and will always pick a fight. Her plans require Congressional approval. For those that think she is capable of obtaining bipartisian support are kidding themselves.

Pennsylvania was disappointing, but Obama still got 45% of the vote–over 1 million votes. To say that he wouldn't carry the state in the national election is misleading — typical Hillary comments and politics.

She will NEVER get my vote–nor any potential Republican swing voters. A Hillary nomination insures a McCain win in November.

Mandy, California   April 23rd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I see Hillary has a learning curve disability. Let us spell it out clearly.

According to the rules agreed upon by all candidates (including Hillary, who seems to have a memory problem here), MI and FL were NOT going to count (in any way shape of form) if they moved up their elections.

AND…even if they were going to count (but they aren't), it would be in the form of delegates, not popular vote.

So, Hillary, read and mouth the words carefully:

1. MI and FL do not count and I will never receive credit for winning in them.

2. I will never catch up on the pledged delegates, no matter how the popular votes go, because I agreed to the rule that the candidate with the most PLEDGED DELEGATES wins.

3. I agreed to follow the rules before this Campaign Season and will vow to do so the remainder of the campaign…which means I will quit brining up MI, FL and popular vote.

Pam   April 23rd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Give it up, Hillary. You knew, and agreed, from the beginning that Florida and Michigan weren't going to count. You aren't entitled to the presidency and nobody owes you anything.

LJ   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

To: GG, Dee can say what she wants, it's a free Country, don't forget it. Freedom of speech is allowed in America. Are you the only one allowed to speak your mind and offer advice, I don't think so.

JAZZ   April 23rd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Congratulations Hill! Thanks PA! Obama has a record of winning by getting people thrown off of the ballot. This time he took his own name off . No one forced him. There were no rules/laws that required him to do so. If he's hurt by counting FL and MI so be it. It's called karma. If he wants to run on a 48 state plan let him run as a third party candidate. Real democrats want all 50 states to count.
Power to ALL of the People! Count FL and MI! Hillary is TOO LEGIT to Quit!!

mark   April 23rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

To: HH

Bush Clinton Bush Clinton Jeb Bush Chelsea Clinton - I can't agree more. Doesn't everyone think new blood and ideas are needed in this time of crisis?

pauline   April 23rd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

God Bless You Hillary!! Its time for the democratic party to step up and endorse Hillary. She is the onl;y one that can beat the republicans in the fall!! Obama is just a light weight that has no idea what the American people want nor does he care, he is totally unelectable!! He needs to go now, and take his radical friends, and dirty tactics with him. Supporting Hillary all the way to the White House!!

Terrence W from NC   April 23rd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

To Arthur-Texas: I'm sorry you wasted your money. You should have filled your tank on some $4 gas instead. At least you would see something in return.

We all know that these tactics can't keep up. The true Democrats are seeing through her fog. SHE LEADS IN THE POPULAR VOTE?? By who's calculations? What channel? These spins are so REPUBLICAN. Actually, worse, cause the REPUBLICANS aren't doing it. It's worse when this kinda tactic comes from a Democrat. Clinton will see her end here in NC. I can't wait to vote.

Terrence W from NC

Be Serios and Vote for Hillary!   April 23rd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Hillary is so tenacious and smart. I really admire her.

Go Hillary!

NoWorry   April 23rd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Go Hillary. You are a great fighter. We like the fighter like you.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Reading the pro-Hillary comments proves that she carries the less educated. "unexperienced"; "Nobama is weak day after day"; etc.

SexyMe   April 23rd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Deal with the facts, MI and FL are not in this race….

SK   April 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Keep dreaming about Michigan and Florida vote to count. Hillary should be looking forward to future contests and stop crying about these two states, because she is not going to have the money to be around to see the end.

She is a bad manager……how could she be a fiscally responsible President.

People wake up and think, why are you giving your hard earn money to a person who constantly lies to us, very selfish and not fiscally responsible. Cut her lose……..let her ride into the sunset.

Jeff M.   April 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Hey Mike, quick tip; the two parties are privately run and can do whatever they want with these primaries. If Howard Dean decided today that only people over 5′6″ had their votes counted, it would be his right.

Left Coaster   April 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Hillary did receive superdelegate support today: U.S. Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn. Of course, most of you did not see it because of our biased media. Stop the hateful words, please. Once again, the immaturity from some of you is very visible in your words.

sue   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

OVERWHELMING majority?

Who is she kidding?!

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

You should ask yourself "Why she would force people to buy insurance but will not force my employer to give us the 75% they spend on our insurance so I may opt out and get her so called cheaper more affordable insurance provided by the government."

Makeshift   April 23rd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Superdelegates wont listen to her Florida Michigan argument because its totally worthless.

Here's why.

It was widely reported that both FL and MI primaries WOULD NOT COUNT. So how can you use the results of a primary where some LARGE percentage of the voters didnt vote because they knew it wouldnt matter?

Oh thats right, you cant.

To the guy whos using the "14th Amendment". This is a Party PRIMARY, not a FEDERAL ELECTION. You are a tool.

Eye Opener - Las Vegas   April 23rd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

It's about time the voting public, democrat and republican wake up and realize what is at stake in this election. The choices are simple, four more years of failed republican policies, on the job training for a junior senator from Illinois or experience and political savvy from a former first lady.
With all the problems the country is facing, can we really afford to choose the other two options?
One thing that this primary process proves is that Senator Clinton is tough, resilient and tenacious. She has prevailed and she continues to fight for what she believes in. All the character traits worthy of being elected as leader of the most powerful country in the world.
And yes, the office of the Presidency of the United States is worth fighting for - there is too much at stake.

Stop the Drama   April 23rd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Woman gone mental…..give a shot of meds quick!

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Overwhelming majority? You were ahead by 20 points two weeks ago and came out with a 9.5% margin.

Another week and Obama would have won PA.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

You should be asking yourself "Why while campaining she said that we should give everyone who has a child $3,000 at birth and has not suggested it since"?

gerard morei   April 23rd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Results from Michigan and Florida will count, otherwise the party is going to loose lots of member and what is more important will loose the general election. We need to honor Michigan and Florida votes, period.
Hillary for President 2009!!!!

Colleen   April 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

If it's not Hillary, it WILL be McCain

Sage Bill   April 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

To all of those who are eager to discount Michigan and Florida, remember the central tenet of democracy: one man, one vote. It is easy to toss out the will of voters, if you live in Algeria, Zimbabwe or the former Yugoslavia. However, in this nation, we send young men and women to die overseas to uphold democracy. Though Obama may have a certain flash to him, it is not worth disenfranchising millions of voters and making an utter sham of our institutions to get him nominated. Howard Dean has shown no leadership at all in this area and the citizens of this country should refrain from useless rhetoric that makes us a laughing stock in the eyes of other democracies in the world.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

You should be asking yourself "Why while campaining she said that min wage should be 9.50 an hour and has yet to suggest that again?'

Daniel Ribeiro   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

YES. Let´s give our best to make sure HILLARY wins also in Indiana. NO DOUBTS she is the best choice. Lets talk seriously about the issues needed to be talked about.

joyce   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

look she can't entergise bill much lone the people

Gbouie   April 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Hilary, you are a member of the Democrat party, you know the rules and why Florida and Michigan broke the rules, this only portraits’ you are a typical Washington politician, the rules where made to be broken to make your point.

NC Primary MY TURN!   April 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Hillary supporters: You are missing what is going on here and falling for the same old divisive scare tactics of the past. It is good that you like her, but it is not good that you condone her racially based scare tactics. Take a second look. You know the game don't you? Doesn't it look familiar to you?

@ Zoe   April 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

"she can change"

She sure can. At one point she was a strong leader who I had respect for. Now, well, that's simply not the case. At least we agree on one thing.

Golden Chica   April 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Mr. Dean follow the 14th Amendment and seat the Michigan and Florida votes. Mr. Dean follow the 14th Amendment and seat the Michigan and Florida votes. Mr. Dean follow the 14th Amendment and seat the Michigan and Florida votes.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

You should ask yourself "Why does Bill, Ferarro, Ferarro again, Bill again, Lanny Davis, Ed Rendell, and BET pres., Ferarro again, Bill again (all Hillary supporters) bring up Obama's race stratigically one week after the other since SC, right before Ohio and all the way up to PA" ?

Kathy in Oregon   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

To: DEE in fla —

Why do you have to HATE on Hillary?

There is obviously something WRONG with YOU.

Perhaps you don't respect yourself…therefore you are unable to show RESPECT to another (more accomplished) female?

BTW — Oregon is a very blue-collar / rural state. So you Obama folks are going to be surprised to find out how much support Hillary has in this part of the country.

Lets' just say, we are NOT the the same as Washington state voters — with all those urban Liberals up north in Seattle.

Michigan   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON SICKENS ME. SHE IS ILL-BEHAVED AND UNTRUSTWORTHY. I DO NOT BELIEVE ONE WORD THAT COMES FROM HER MOUTH. IF SHE WINS THE NOMINATION, I'LL NOT VOTE AGAIN. HER MACHINE IS ANTIQUATED AND MIRED IN ESTABLISHMENT. SHE REPRESENTS ALL THAT IS WRONG WITH AMERICAN POLITICS AND A DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT.

Jeff   April 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Where is all this negative campaigning. I am so sick of the Obamawhiners! She is attacking his record and his unfulfilled promises - that's fair game and what I need to know as a voter. Attack her's instead of whining. Oh, her's is solid! That explains the whining!

And who cares if she doesn't get the black vote? She's got the Hispanics, Jews and gays and they outnumber the others. It is too bad though, since her record shows that she has done far more for Blacks in public service than Obama has . . .but if those who are unappreciative for her work are going to vacate her to vote for color, then I call them racists!

Finally, Obama-wieners, I mean whiners . . .who will you cry to when he gets attacked by the Republicans? And OMG, is he an easy target for them!!!!! We need tougher skin than what the Obama camp has demonstrated. We NEED HILLARY!!!!!!!

St. Louis   April 23rd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

@ Mfelder; the Clintons have already lost the black votes.

gurarro   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

How can Hillary Clinton sleep at night telling such lies? How can she count Michigan when she was the only person on the ballot? This woman is crazy. This campaign is crazy. If she gets the nomination fairly, I will consider voting for her. If she steals this nomination, there is no way I will vote for her. I will not vote for a president this year if she steals the nomination. That being say, a "no" vote for Hillary, is a vote for McCain. Horrible. Absolutely Horrible.

Pa voter   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Is she serious? I'm pretty sure there were Clinton people in Michigan and Florida making sure they went out and voted while the younger Obama supporters stayed home knowing it wouldn't count. This is so rediculous and very frustrating to anyone with a brain.

ju NY   April 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I hate this Lady. now. I did vote for her in NY but now you lost my vote. I She is very negative. I'm sick of the whole family now. I will vote for MCcain if tthe superdelegate give this to you
She is destroying the party. Did you see what the New york paper said about you. You will never win in new york as a senate again. New York people hate you now. Repest your wife please.

Jodie   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hillary is the one sparking the hate. She will do anything to win and then turns it around as if Barack Obama is the negative one. Give me a break, anyone with eyes can see she is manipulating her way into what she thinks she deserves. I am a little scared at what she will say or do to accomplish her goal. If we want to make our standing with the world look better then Hillary is not the way to go. Since she has been running, she has offended the Chinese and threatened Iran with nuclear weapons. Does she not understand that this is not the way to go? Like bullying people around is going to get them to do what we want. Just look at Iraq!

Bit, Alabama   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hillary needs to stop with this MI and Fl votes! In January she stated out of her own mouth that "MI and Fl didn't count. "

This has to stop. Every time she gets desparate she wants to change the rules. How can any of the voters rally around either candidate for the fall election if this kind of thing keeps us in an uproar.

I just don't understand!

Lisa   April 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

So we make up the rules as we go??????Please Hillary and the people who support her are on crack. If you look at how people vote it is the more educated (those who think, listen and learn) who support him. I'm just saying. It's in the numbers. I see that our leaders are chosen mostly by those who have no idea what is going on. I am a little puzzled though…Everybody is wondering why he hasn't shut her down…The ROOKIE, is still in the game and trying to have it stolen from him. He knows how to play the game you idiots.

Jack in ND   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

""Seat Florida and Michigan like the 14th amendment of the constitution says they have a right to.""

The 14th amendment has no jurisdiction over party primaries. Your participation in that process is a courtesy. Howard Dean could just as easily decide the Democratic nominee behind closed doors.

Your November vote is all you're entitled to.

Grif   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Estimated 6000,000 People in Indiana? 2 third Able to Vote? Why can't Hillary get 2 million all to herself…..?

Gaby   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

She has not won the total popular vote, she really lies and the people believe it and vote for her, it's no wonder this country is going down the tubes with this kind of leadership — opportunistic.

count the votes   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Hillary is right and she is ahead in the popular vote!! She now has my full support and last night I gave to her campaign. When all the votes are counted as they should be - then she is ahead. Disenfranchise some voters and we all lose. Democracy means giving people a voice and counting their votes. If Florida and Michigan are not included then I for one cannot support the Democratic Party (from the top of the ticket to the bottom - I won't support a party that disenfranchises voters). The DNC Specifically punishing the voters in Florida on the wrong decisions made by a Republican State Senate and House and then Signed by a Republican Governor that is in a short list for VP on the McCain ticket is incomprehensible. I voted for Obama and now I regret it because the biggest test for him was to fight for every vote he got. As recovered OBAlcoholic I learned my lesson.

mary   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

The way I look at it, I live in Michigan and DNC says my vote don't count. Well, come this November my vote will go to the Republicans for the first time. Also, the DNC thinks the votes in Michigan AND Florida don't count so……..the way I see it the Democrats took us right out of the United States. Guess we don't have to pay taxes any more.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

You should be asking yourself "Why did she hire a man for a top job who is also on the payroll of the Columbians"?

Kevin   April 23rd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Mike,

The 14th Amendment has nothing to do with a POLITICAL PARTY NOMINATION. All of you self-proclaimed experts on the Constitution need to take a closer look at the failures of the FL/MI representatives, and look no further.

States have a privilege to seat delegates ONLY if the Party declares that they have that privilege. It was made clear that MI and FL forfeited that privilege.

wwuuuhhh   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

How soon one forgets that she had lied about being under sniper fire, then stuck to her story saying she was sure it happened. Then when she was called on it, she said something along the lines 'Oh well, I'm only human. I should be given a mulligan.' And of course her sheeple go baaaa… we believe. baaaa…

So should there be someone is office like that who will go oh well, I'm only human if they get their hand caught in the cookie jar? Oh yeah… a Clinton already did. Good ol' Bill and Monica.

She would rather see the democractic party go down in flames then to allow someone other then her to be the president.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

You should be asking yourself "Why did she fabricate a story about Bosnia"?

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This is truly a desperate woman! She is still counting Florida and Michigan. She and Obama agreed to follow the rules of the DNC.
I just can't believe people are still buying what she's selling. The lies, being deceitful, do anything to win low down political tactics and people are still voting for her.
Pennsylvania is just another state fooled by the Clinton machine. People, she can't go toe-to-toe with Obama fairly, because she would loose every time. That whole "bitter issue" was a way for her to stop his momentum because the polls showed that he was down to 3 and 4 points. So the only thing she could do was go negative, which she did and ABC helped her out. People WAKE-THE-HELL-UP!

lessBS   April 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

And if we don't count the 2.3 million votes, that are NOT SUPPOSED TO COUNT, it's NOT so close….

MORE POLITICS AS USUAL: ignore the facts as they are and find a way to change/break the rules if they get in the way.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

You should be asking yourself 'why couldn't she seal the deal"?. She was a shoe in.

Jan   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Hillary's head movements drive me CRAZY!!! She looks like a "bobble head doll". Now that I think about it….she acts like one too.

Obama 08

NC Primary MY TURN!   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

to GG, i hate her too. i am a middle aged white male and I know exactly what is going on here. people are naive. Remember Willy Horton? It is perfectly clear that Hillary has made an easy time of scaring white folks away from voting for a black man. Turn a blind eye if you will. Bury your head in the sand if you'd like. It wont change what is going on here. And yes, I expect this from republicans, but from a democrat? Yes, I hate her for it and I will never vote for her.

Christine Pereira   April 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Go Hillary- ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE IN NOVEMBER.
DON'T GIVE UP. FIGHT ON.

Femi   April 23rd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

So she won PENN. Congrats to her. But did you look at where she won. I think Obama won just a handful of counties and yet where she won in about 85% of the state, she could only beat him by 10 points!!! Not very convincing. She may have won the state, but he won where the population density is which should tell you something.

At least for once, there was no negativity in her speech last night. Hope she can keep that tone. As you can bear witness, except she engages in negative politicing, she has found it hard to win.

As per the fact that Obama's campaign outspent hers, it should be stressed that votes cannot be bought. That language is rather derrogatory in saying that because his campaign spent more money, they could not win in the state. Nonsense!!! If she had access to more cash, I'm sure she'd have spent it. Obama's campaign would certainly not buy votes and to say that even with outspending hers he could not win is very undignified!!!!

M.S. Indiana   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Mike, you better read it again, DNC and RNC are parties, not a government, so the rule don't apply. The party sets it own rules.

Hope people in IN is smart enough to get paid first before serving the Clinton's….

Mary   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Obama can't win come November because time and time shows that he can win the big states and people don't trust him.

Hillary will go all the way and God knows it is time for a change from hardship. Endorsement doesn't mean anything as you guys can see. Obama was endorsed by John Kerry, Ed Kennedy, Maria Shriver etc and didn't win in that states. There is a saying in Africa and Obama will know this a dog who doesn't have any one to help cool his tail has others helping from behind. Hillary is fighting every dick and harry but still coming out a winner.

Obama has never won any big state to clarified that he can win in general election. Also, if he can remember what happened four years ago then been President will be very difficult task for him. I will say let him settle for VP and gather experience and then I will know if you guys will still vote for him. Just wait and see.

Hillary 'O8

Elisabeth   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Florida and Michigan have to be counted. Common voters have not done anything wrong. My old aunt in Florida is furious.

Rick   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Senator Clinton is not dividing this party, the party is dividing the party. With all that has happened in Florida and Michigan and the past two general elections seems to show me why Howard Dean is not president of the United States. He cannot seem to unite the party, he cannot seem to solve the problems of Michigan and Florida and cannot seem to solve the problems with this election either. i do not blame Senator Clinton for this mess, who can. She is running for the president of the United States and I for one do not want a wimp to lead me. I want a fighter and she has shown more about fighting for what she believes in. Senator Obama has been negative as well and we seem to only be talking about TV ads, but what about the print ads and attacking her about her taxes, was that not negative. Hillary is now getting the support she should have had all along. "If not Hillary then it's McCain 08″

Alan Boyer   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The racist, blue-collar workers of PA decided that they would rather have a liar for president than think about the notion of a more honest black man in the white house.

Elisabeth   April 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Florida and Michigan have to be counted. Common voters have not donne anything wrong. My old aunt in Florida is furious.

mama4obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

what else will she pull out of that wide load she carries around?

absolutely unreal.

Jane   April 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Hey Hillbots — Would you still cheer Hillary on knowing she has sent tens of thousands of precious US jobs overseas? She is the enemy.

reality   April 23rd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Hillary just picked up a superdelegate from Tenn.
I lived there and they still have the KKK, so this is no surprise.
This is all about Clinton ego and nothing else. She is not concerned with the hatred, lies, or distractions that she is creating for her "do anything to win." The Clintons are not concerned at the damage she has done to her party by making them look petty and divided.

Mack   April 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Sent more money to Hillary campaign today. Go Hillary, she is the better candidate for america. More people have casted votes for Hillary then for Obama.

j. king, colorado springs   April 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Why would hillary want to count votes from a state where obama wasn't even on the ballot? Why would she want to count votes from a state where obama didn't campaign? The fact is that the DNC set the rules and obama played by the rules. If hillary wants these votes counted then obama at least deserves the opportunity to campaign in these states. That would be fair correct???

Nowhere Man   April 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

The chutzpah of this woman has no bounds. Leading in the popular vote? Huh? Maybe in the delusional mind of this woman in the fantasy world called Hillaryland (also see -> sniper fire, Chelsea was at the WTC, I hunted as a little girl in Ark even though I grew up in Ill, etc).

The arrogance of this campaign, and these Clintonistas thugs, to just make whatever statement they want and declare it to be true. Also taunting Obama why he can't "close the deal". Well, Hillary, wasn't your campaign the one announcing that you were switching from "primary mode" to "general election mode" last fall cuz you were soooooooooo far ahead. What happened along the way to that inevitable coronation you claim is your's. Let me remind you, you are LOSING to a fresh, young senator.

Obama '08!

Lee WV   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

The energizer bunny won't even help her now.

JQ   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

good job in pa, Hillary. Keep it on!

Jeff in Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Mike, I know as a Clinton voter, you are prone to believing lies and deception, but I just want to correct your mistake before others fall prey to yet another lie.

The 14th Amendment says NOTHING of political party nomination processes. The primary is NOT an election!! Hillary edged out a victory at, what, 60%? in a state where she was the only one on the ballot, in a state the party agreed would not count toward the nomination. Even so, only winning around 60%, does anyone in their right mind believe she would have stood a chance had Obama been on the ticket?

Betsy   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I'm energized!! I'm pumped!!

I just made another donation to her campaign!!!

Hillary '08!!!!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

HEY 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.

greenfun   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

We desperately need a President that can get to work immediately after they step into the oval office. I can not afford to have someone's learning curve come at my expense. Get some more experience in the Senate Obama and we can reconsider. For now, I am not going to be sold on rah,rah we can change politics-coming from a guy with a thin resume and a lackluster Senate record. I need a politician with the right ideas
who has a solid record of accomplishments and has the experience to navigate the realities of Washington. Someone who actually has a very long record of fighting for and supporting American families.

Alex in TX   April 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Leave it to a Hillary Clinton high school grad to misquote the 14th Amendment in an argument. The 14th amendment grants qualified citizens the right to vote for a president and vice president, not nominat