April 23, 2008
Posted: April 23rd, 2008 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.

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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 nominate them. The respective parties come up with the means of nominating (that’s why it’s different for dems and republicans) and FL and MI violated those rules.

I feel myself become more disillusioned with the intellect of the rabid Hillary supporters on this board. There really seems to be a different in intellect between the two groups.

Hillbillies unite. Lets get Hillary in office and go mudding!!

joyce   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

i am white and asking all blacks to reframe from voting for her. i love the black people and so does barack

MM/FL   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Matthew
Philadelphia, PA
I think you need to reconsider the source of your information. Last time I checked, more people cast their vote for Obama. That is why Obama is winning the popular vote. If you were referring to PA voters, I would like to inform you that PA is only one state, not the United States of America. Get accurate information before you post a comment. If Hillary wanted to count FL and Mi, she should not have agreed to the terms. Her unexpected success of her rival made her change her mind, and obviously that is the trend with all her decision making, Iraq War, NAFTA, the list is long.

Joe   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

But she's wrong. It's not a "close" race. There is actually no metric upon which she can win the nomination. Not by delegates pledged, and, once the other states vote, she won't have the popular vote, either. Her argument about the "big states" is also incorrect. Sure, she can win the Dems in the big states, but that says nothing about her electability in the general. As we have repeatedly seen, presidential contests are won by wooing the independants. Clinton has not been able to do that. In almost every state with an open primary, she has lost, and done so pretty handily. Those losses should be a better indicator – and warning – for her performance in the general election. Independent voters and moderate republicans will NOT vote for her. In fact, while they might not vote at all if Obama is the nominee due to distrust for McCain, they will certainly come out to vote AGAINST Clinton in the general. So the argument that she has won more Democratic voters in Ohio and Pennsylvania tells us nothing about how she would fair in a general election against McCain. Remember the other Democratic candidates who piled up big primary wins among Dems, only to lose big in the general? Dukakis or Kerry, anyone?

Taking Vacation in Denver - In August!!!   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Yes, I will be at the Convention in protest if the Nomination is given to Senator Clinton by the SuperDelegates. I think that this is much larger than her senseless arguments about Senator Obama. She is trying to change the results of votes cast in primaries and cacuses.

I will be traveling with 20 other people to the convention. Don't have seats inside, but I have designs for T-Shirts, posters, and other materials. This is not organized by Senator Obama, but it is about how this primary season has been allowed to run.

CLINTON CAN GO TO .... HE double hockey sticks   April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

BUSH CLINTON BUSH CLINTON. SO MUCH FOR DEMOCRACY... AMERICA IS NOT A DYNASTY TO BE WON!

Mike from Westchester   April 23rd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Florida would have been much closer had they campaigned. Obama has closed the gap in every state he has campaigned in. She won on name recognition alone. Not fair with the disparity in recognition going in. Plus she pre-announced a big event held on the day of the primary there.

Michigan is even worse – only one name on the ballot. Hillary agreed to pull hers and did not. Perhaps she planned this FL/MI stunt.

Is simple logic just that difficult...and they call the Obama supporters cult-like. Wow!

jim chap.......   April 23rd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

She better energize them and hope they can't do math.
She cannot secure the nomination so Clinton legacy will be one of destruction and divisive politics. She can unite us the same way Bush did – we all find her smug and pandering.

Why isn't she, the supposed anointed frontrunner, ahead? In anything?
She's ahead in changing the rules, flip flopping and trying to destroy a wonderful candidate. Why do you think Obama HAS the money?
Clinton is a millionaire 100 times yet her campaign is broke.
She's SUPPOSED to be ahead but she's not. Bad organizer, bad leader.
No biscuits, go away!

Mel   April 23rd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Obama can't win.....he didn't win all the big states where electoral votes count most....if Obama win the primary he will lose in the general election....I am a democrat from Calif...if Obama win the nomination I will turn Republican and vote for McCain on general election....Put Hillary on top, Obama as VP and the Democrats will get control of the White House for 16 years!!!! 8 years for Hillary ,...8 years for Obama....all in all Obama will be in for 16 years....this is how to play the game...you Democrats!!!!

Isn't this "Politics as usual"?   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Doesn't this type of spin just make you sick? Obama followed the rules, didn't campaign in Florida and wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan. Oh, but Clinton's "wins" represents a mandate and counts towards her "popular" vote count. Are you kidding me? For those of you willing to have Hillary win at "any" cost, doesn't this sound like the EXACT same tactics that Bush used in FL when he stole the 2000 election? When did America give up its morals and say its okay do anything to win and the means justify the ends. How is it that Hillary has adopted Republican tactics and we Americans continue to give in to them. Please stop saying she is a "fighter". No, she's a cheater, a con artist, a polarizer, and a perfect example of what Barack means when he says "politics as usual"!

John in Iowa   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

You go girl! Excellent double-digit victory in PA last night. Despite all the back-stabbers in the Democratic party, you have held your own.

Hillary is the only viable democratic candidate-period!

People are waking up to discover the real Obama everyday.

Let's go to Indiana!

Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I cannot believe that Hillary supporters think it is acceptable to include these votes just because they cannot handle that she will lose.

Nancy   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Rules are rules and Florida and Michigan DO NOT COUNT. There will be an uprising in this country if those votes cast for HRC are counted. As there should be. She is so good at just changing the rules to suit her situation. Not this time honey.

Go obama

Bridgette   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Why do democrats keep falling for questions like this. Stop letting the media and the Republicans divide us. We know who the nominee will be. Clinton and Obama are close on alot of ideas and you are telling me that all of these women will turn and vote for someone who has completely different ideas than you. Wants to keep the country where you do not like it and you will vote for McCain that is just silly. Maybe women shouldn't be leaders if we make stupid decisions like this. The ultimate goal democrats is the white house.

Marcy,Florida   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

OK –so the Obama camp is going to start running very negative ads against Clinton. What happen to the campaign above the fray? Now I have a question for all- If the election started over and we all would know about Pastor Wright and the things about Obama, would he get the wins as he has now? Just a though.
Clinton has shown that she is tough enough to stand her ground against the turfiest. She will be a great President.

jane   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

you add the math last night, 8%win, no win, the florida and mich does not count and she knows it she agreed to it. what a looser looser and the supers are not going to give the nominee to her no way they want her to be their pres for 4 year well she would get impeached

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

HILLARY STOP TELLING LIES TO VOTERS THAT YOU WON'T DO FAVORS FOR SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, LOBBYIST, ETC. YOU'RE MAKING DEALS RIGHT NOW WITH THESE GROUPS AND VOTERS WON'T KNOW UNTIL AFTER ELECTION, THAT IS IF YOU BECOME PRESIDENT. YOUR SUPPORTERS NEED THE TRUTH NOW.

Chrissy, TX   April 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

That's good that the Gov. of OK endorsed Barak. When the time comes for the superdelegagtes to make their choice who will be a stronger candidate to run against McCain I hope they choose Hillary and all the Obamamaniacs won't be able to say a thing, This jerk is going against the will of the people! I believe Hillary won OK.

Tim in California   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Hillary lost me when she made her now infamous comment praising McBush and denegrating Obama and her Rovian tactics since Texas.

She's taking a page out of Bill's book....."do what you need to do to win.....apologize later"

she is a scoundrel

Obama '08!   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

How dare she LIE to supporters that she is ahead in the popular vote count?! She isnt and Dean and the DNC need to get her in check...she is ruining the party and the chances of winning in the Fall.

That is what gets you about her....she lies and lies for her own good. How can anyone vote for her, and she so blatantly lies about EVERYTHING...lol. She questions Barack about Wright YET she doesnt say how Wright was at the WH with her and Bill during the Lewinsky issue. She criticizes him about Farrakhan and YET her biggest supporter in PA was singing his praises in '97 IN Philly?!?!?!? She is one weird lady.

Obama '08...we have more votes and gaining more super d's daily!

EX Clinton Supporter   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

The polls showed people without a collage degree and the old voters mostly supported Hillary.
So its fair to say:
No wonder some people DONT GET IT or SEE IT they lack knowledge therefore they are easily led kinda like cattle on a farm.
It's fair to say 'YA CANT TEACH OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS' thats why Hillary can Lie Lie Lie and these 'old dogs' will still vote for her cuz they want the same 'old politics'
Its the same 'old politics' why Gas is through the roof now $4/gal, your children will go to WAR in Iran (HILLARY SAID IT), the lobbyist and special interest groups will control the white house cuz the 'old politics' candidate (Hillary) is bought and you will lose your homes and your jobs shipped overseas!
Dont Come Crying!

No More Drama Vote Obama!!

Tammie, Princeton NJ   April 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Way to go Hillary! Keep up the momentum.
Oklahoma"s Gov. Brad Henry, picked the loosing side .He would rather be called a Sexist that the R-– word.
There is change comming to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Gov. Henry, & that change is A WOMAN HILLARY CLINTON. She won Oklahoma with a wide margin, so I guess you donot listen to your constituants. It is good you will not be running for office again,& don't try running for the Senate from Oklamoma, THE PEOPLE WONT HEAR YOU.

Ratgurl   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 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!

Jack in ND   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

""Whether you see Michigan and Florida as officially sanctioned contests or not, it is an indisputable fact now that more people have cast votes for Hillary than Obama.""

Saddam Hussein would love your spin on things.

Cammi317   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Why are there so many illiterate people posting on here?

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Author-Texas,
I am sure she will be very grateful that you contributed to pay her debt.

DAN   April 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Hillary is now in the lead with the popular vote and she should become the nominee. When John Edwards endorses her it will be a sign for Obama to drop out. or loose at the convention.

Jon, MI   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I don't know if Howard Dean and Barak Obama get this or not, but polls indicated that McCain and Obama are virtually tied in Michigan. Most polls show McCain crushes Obama in Florida. If Howard Dean doesn't seat Michigan and Florida at the convention AND pay deference to the voters of these primaries these states will go red in November, and you all can kiss a Democratic victory in 2008 goodbye. Remember, your choice whether or not we count in Denver, just don't forget we WILL count on election day and we won't be forgetting that convention decision.

lynette   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

She would make a good vice president to Obama.

Adam FL   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

She absolutely does have the popular vote now. We had the oppertunity in FL to vote for Obama, and we didnt. Weather you count our delegates or not- you have to count our people. We are a part of this union of states, and the next president of the united states will be president of the people from Fl and MI.

Hillary leads popular vote by roughly 120,000 votes now.

Jeff in Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

This was a terrible showing by Clinton, further increasing the margins she needs to win by in remaining states. If Hillary doesn't lose any more Super Delegates, she needs to win 75% of the remaining state delegates to get the nomination.

This is a mathematical fact. Even the Lies & Deception campaign cannot overcome this.

Changes in WA   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Hillary is speaking from both sides of her mouth... On one hand, she argues that the votes in Florida and Michigan should count so that every person's vote counts......and then she turns around and tells the superdelegates to disregard the popular vote and vote for her because she's "more electable." You can't have it both ways Hill!!!

I used to like Hillary; this campaign has completely changed my mind. She doesn't care about any of us; all she cares about is winning and keeping her ego in tact. So sad.

Oh and the spinners are out today!   April 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

The fact is she won and won BIG....She also go superdelegates to support her today...and Gloria – you are so totally misinformed.

Did anyone figure out yet that even outspending Clinton by 3-1 that Obama CAN NOT WIN? He cannot close the deal. People are smarter than that!!!!!!!!!

There is no denying what she has said – that as of today – counting all the people who have voted – she is ahead!!!!!!!!!!! And anytime Obama says he has been playing by the rules – hide the silverware. Sorta like he doesn't take lobbyist or PAC money – HA HA HA.....factcheck.org will set ya all straight!

The only damage to the Democratic Party by this nomination continuing to the end would be that Senator Obama is being more and more exposed and people are figuring out who he is – what he stands for – what he wants to do – how incompetent he is without a teleprompter – and so the people want better and are chosing Clinton. Obama supporters will call that damage, Clinton supporters will call it vetting.

GG   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

To: Dee in fla,

The word hate is kind of hard don't you think... What did she do to you. Steal you spouse, your child or your life... Be careful people...

KMAN   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Don't worry Hillary ... there are lots of unemployed racist white males in the US to keep you afloat in your private little sewer! I can hardly wait to see how you deal with your loss when intelligence rules the day!

shan   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Shameless lady .... just doing anything to get votes from uneducated and brainless people......what a disgrace?

Brendan D, Niles, IL   April 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hillary, if you count Florida and Michigan, you hate the Democratic Party. You don't hate the Democratic Party, do you?

Oh, right - you're a populist now. Why do you get more looks than Michael Jackson?

Leila   April 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Hillary is amazing! She keeps up her energy level and her game is still on. Obama has begun to whine and complain. He won't even agree to debate her any more because she does so much better during debates and he only succeeds with prepared speeches. The office of the presidency will not have planned agendas for everything that can happen. Obama would cave under pressure the first month in if he was elected. He can't take the heat.

I think there would be a lot less votes for Obama from some of the early primary states if the voting was held today. Back in the fall, BO was still the media darling, being treated as if he was above reproach and Hillary was bashed regularly by every media outlet. Now we know something about him and it is not good. Many people probably wish there could be a "do over" in their states.

No = Not Obama

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?

People Trust Obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

100% of Obama's money comes from the people. So he will owe THE PEOPLE in the end, not some Drug Company or Special interest Corporation . She has run her campaign finances into the ground and is in debt. $10 million, he has not.

If THE PEOPLE have Given Obama Money Now and trust him, more than they trust her with there finances then they won't mind paying taxes, as much, if He is President because they know he will spend it only towards the well being of the country.

Plus other countries won't mind lending us money becuase they know he will actually pay it back ON TIME, once the economy is back on track.

tom   April 23rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I am from Florida, I did not vote in the primary because the party violated the rules and we thought that it made no difference . Had my wife and I voted in the election it would have been for Obama. Hillary, do not spin the votes you got in Florida into a false victory-it was an invalid election. You agreed with this ruling at the time, if I remember correctly.

Mfelder   April 23rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

If this nomination is not conducted fairly, and Hillary walks away with this nomination through some back door deal, then she will not get my support. And if she's not careful, she may be in jeopardy of losing the Black vote. If she thinks that she can say and do anything and in the end, try consoling us with that "I am a fighter" speech, then I say that she should be very careful in dealing with our votes.

ding duong   April 23rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! you are the right person to be our president. God bless you. Stop obama right now.

Zoe   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I can not wait tile she wining everything
I can not wait tile the media stop attacking her with their negatives
she is good
she can win
she can change
she is very strong
Nobama is weak day after day
Nobama let this country to feel racial
no more Nobama please
he can keep his $$$$

James   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Another lie.

Gary   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

The Obama Camp is feeling the pressure! They know they're in trouble now and it's starting to show. Sheeeeeesh!!!! Outspent Hillary 3 to 1 and STILL can't close the deal. This guy CANNOT win the general election.

Lostfigs   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Indiana will follow the lead of Ohio and Pennsylvania; there is too much common blood between these three great states. These people are made of steel and are incredibly hardworking blue color folks. They will back Hillary!

Hillary 08!

Dan, statistician   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

So how does she figue that she leads in popular votes?

Real Clear Politics give totals for all primaries, then includes estimates for the caucus states, and even with Florida counting since Obama did appear on that ballot, he is still ahead.

ONLY by counting Michigan – where Obama's name did not appear on the ballot (!) can she claim a lead in the popular vote.

Her spin makes me dizzy. Truly shameful accounting. Probably explains why her campaign is so deeply in the red.

rajah kahn   April 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

SPREAD THE LIES AND THESE PEOPLE WILL VOTE ON LIES AND NOT THE TRUTH>>>>>YOU DO NOT TELL THE TRUTH TO OLD PEOPLE FEED THEM LIES AND FANTASIES >>>>THAT IS WHAT HILLARY HAS PERFECTED....LIES AND WICKEDNESS MAKE YOU WIN.....

ITS SAD   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

The Clinton people do not want to accept the fact that their candidate is not only using race but profiting from racism. This is not an easy thing to come to grips with but it is real and many of her voters prefer to turn a blind eye to this ugly fact because they want to believe that her votes are being won soley on the merits of her case which is obviously not true
Bill knew perfectly well how to exploit race in Pennsylvania and it worked for them as in Ohio. If Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were both white males he would have won easily as the best democrat. Her campaign is based upon vicious personal and racists smears hardly what most democratic voters would want in a candidate but when you factor in race her advantage grows.

Doesn't make any sense   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Obama is mainly winning African-American people (because of color) and young voters who may not even vote in Nov. Why cannot people see through this guy.

American people need to wake up before it is too late. We don't know much about Obama. We are in a crisis. Gas prices are going up. Wake up America vote for Hillary. She is strong she can fight for the people. She is not a quitter thats what in a president strong personality. We had enough of Bush years. VOTE HILLARY!!!

Pearl   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I am not impressed that Oklahoma Brad Henry endorsed Obama.
I have a mind of my own and do not need the media, politicians, celebrities influencing me. Senator Obama's name was new to me before he decided to run for the presidency. His inspirational rhetoric is great but his experience quite lacking. The presidency demands experience and Hillary will do very well as president with her twenty plus years of experience.

Monica   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

"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.

Let's cheat and count these votes in illegitimate primaries. Oh and let's go around and say that we won Texas and maybe people will think we are winners and someone will finally like me.

And I noticed in another blog, her supporters complaining about the OK gov. Are they going to complain about the 70 plus people that supported her against the vote in the states that she lost. Maybe you should call them names too. This is so ridiculous. Continue your blind ambition to support the woman no matter what. I also did some looking online for fundraising info and she has raised and spent more then him throughout this contest. He really has only been making more money than her since he took the lead this quarter. So why has this wonderful woman who has done so many great things and has been in the national spotlight for 16 + years finding it hard to seal the deal against a know nothing "empty suit" from IL. You are only complaining about the money he spent because she did not win by enough in PA and is still losing! What is her point and purpose to destroy the candidate chosen by her own party.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Hillary's math is about as reliable as her word which means it is the equivalent of a big, fat zero.

Ratgurl   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 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!

John Smith   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

We are behind Bill getting back to the arms of our young Interns (Monica) in the White House! Go "street-smart" supporters, we need you to get Bill and Hillary back to the White House the way you returned Bush and Cheney's dynasty– God bless us all!

HH   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I am starting to really hate the Clintons, they are pandering,bickering, doing anything to try to steal Obams nomination.

God help us if another Clinton gets in the white house. It proves a point which is Americans are really that stupid-

Bush Clinton Bush Clinton Jeb Bush Chelsea Clinton

Shame on the gullible America people.

@ Matthew from Philly   April 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Michigan results have Clinton at 328,000 and Obama at....0. It is VERY disputable that more people have voted for Clinton than Obama, since that simply isn't true.

Not to mention 4 caucus states can't truly be counted, but you don't care about those votes, since those are "undemocratic" and the only way to respond to such results is to be undemocratic and ignore those voters, since they didn't support Clinton. Hypocrisy.

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/04/23/flashback-the-popular-vote-still-doesn-t-add-up.aspx

Read it. Popular Vote is not an argument Clinton can win.

Unity '08

gerald strother   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Gallup Daily: Obama 50%, Clinton 42% Nationally NEW April 23, 2008
Barack Obama now leads Hillary Clinton by 8 percentage points among national Democratic voters, 50% to 42%. This includes interviewing Tuesday night as the returns of the Pennsylvania primary were coming in, 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 delegates

noemi in los angeles   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

She cannot include FL and MI.... they broke party rules, Hillary stayed on the ticket despite this... nobody could have voted for Obama since he withdrew from the ticket-FOLLOWING PARTY RULES.

ONCE AGAIN and not the LAST TIME Hillary will do ANYTHING to get the nominee. I really am getting sick and tired of her.

Obama 08

Karen   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I can't stomach this woman. She is a liar and a cheat. I don't trust her and if she is the nominee I am staying home or writing Obama name in.

Hillarygetoutof therace   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

This is a losers tactic Michigan and Florida is a dead case. She is bringing this to decieve the Week minded peope those who do not follow what is going on.

RR   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

She can't even pay her own bills....How is she going to run the country?

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Hillary supporters this should really tell you something about your choice of candidate. Hillary signed the same document that all the other democratic candidates did saying that MI and FL would not count. First I ask you Supporters DID SHE NOT? second DO YOU THINK IF SHE WAS LEADING SHE WOULD PUSH TO HAVE THOSE VOTES COUNT?

Hillarty supporters specifically answer those two questions for me.

She cannot be TRUSTED...and everyone knows I am not LYING ABOUT THAT!

Unity '08   April 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Michigan results have Clinton at 328,000 and Obama at....0. It is VERY disputable that more people have voted for Clinton than Obama, since that simply isn't true.

Not to mention 4 caucus states can't truly be counted, but you don't care about those votes, since those are "undemocratic" and the only way to respond to such results is to be undemocratic and ignore those voters, since they didn't support Clinton. Hypocrisy.

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/04/23/flashback-the-popular-vote-still-doesn-t-add-up.aspx

Read it. Popular Vote is not an argument Clinton can win.

Unity '08

voice of reason, NC   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

NO to an elitist inexperienced Obama period!

Susan in SC   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Bill and his anger.... HRC and her lies.... Her "Screw 'em!", we don't need Southern Democrats!

I love my country and I love my polical party.... I wish the Clintons would stop trying to distroy both! Please go home to NY where you can swear at each other and leave the rest of us alone.

Please, please realize that Barack Obama is the best thing to happen to our party in the last three decades!!!

48 year old southern white woman who supports the next President of the U.S. – Barack Obama.

Roy (San Antonio)   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

9 points (WHICH IS THE TRUTH CNN, CORRECT YOUR FIGURES), is not an "overwhelming" decision or win.

America, don't be fooled, manipulated, or lead by headlines and out-of-context issues. Have faith in Hope... It is worse when you stand up in anger when anyone makes a comment about "religion" especially when it was not offensive AND was presented out-of-context (inaccurately); but you side step the very words HE gave us, Love...Hope....

Stop giving the media and these elected officials playing the same old games our power. Take it back. Follow a movement that is working towards bringing a new light to OUR capital.

Vote for Obama...."there is nothing to fear, but fear itself".

Hillary or McCain - NEVER Obama   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

You BETTER count us here in Florida, DNC, or you will definitely LOSE in November if Obummer is the Democratic nominee.

Diing, Washinton   April 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

She is absolutely damaging the party!. No doubt about!

Rob   April 23rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Poor Hillary. I'm surprised PA fell for your lies. Even your husband lied about the lies!

Montel   April 23rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Knowing how to pull the issues together is one thing, but having the ability to work collaboratively with others to provide solutions is another.

FEDUP   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

While reading one of the other post, some of you Obama -bots are real maggots. To suggest she promised a Monica job on her supporters is the most vile comment I have ever read. You are sick puppies.

MikeH   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

why isn't this the first story in the ticker? you are so biased cnn, give her the spotlight for once. Is the Obama campaign paying you.

Eric-Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

ToMs. GA. Get over it! We are so tired of hearing about Obama. He will do nothing but destroy our chances against McCain. HE CAN't win. You and your fellow Obamacs are so one sided . She is not one bit nastier than Obama. The fact is he is a wimp who can not take the heat. Why hasn't he knocked her out? Simple . Most Democrats do not want yet another snide out of touch super Liberal as our candidate. Change the World. The only thing he can change is his policy depending on who he is talking too.

a democrat from nebraksa   April 23rd, 2008 4:01 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 again at their frat parties. hillary's supporters will be able to start gardening and knitting 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.

BVS Maine   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I can't believe that PA voted the economy as biggest issue and still voted for her. She's in debt and can't even keep her campaign in the black. GO AWAY!!

akaDoug   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

She's energized me................... to give Obama another $100!

Stop the drama vote Obama!

Paul   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 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.

DT - Alton, IL   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

A. Harrison..the voters in FL and MI need to write the constituents. Because the broke the rules.

Sara from Arizona   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

SHE MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08'

michael   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

*yawn* Go away, Hillary.

Ernest   April 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Evil Lady

Ayyub, Richmond, Va   April 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

She is truly killing the party. Why is she doing this mess to the american people and why are some of us falling for it. I hope every scandal about her comes out and throws her out of this race. We need to win not fight ourselves to win!

The Bright Days are Back Again   April 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Thats right baby, You rock Hillary.
Hillary is all set to go to 1600 Penn. Avenue
As for funds, she is richer by 1000 dollars I just donated..

Keep the good work.

Backing HILLARY... all the way till the end..

Dazed and Confused in DC   April 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

You know, its easy to be all new politics and hope when the media's giving you a free ride and everything's going great. But when you Obamaites–and your Messiah–get beat, your true colors are pretty darn ugly.

John Smith   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I like this from another blog, enjoy:
"Hillary's past includes: Rev. Wright when she needed him during Bill's Impreachment; saying 'screw em' when referring to Southern voter's; supporting NAFTA and the Columbian Trade Deal and lying about it to voter's; voting yes for the Iraq war; voting to give Bush additional powers usually reserved for Congress; the Federal case "Clinton vs Paul' which has had no new coverage yet Senator Obama's word 'bitter' received 5 days of front page news; I could go on and on, the public has a very short memory of the Clinton years."

Susan MO   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

She is intelligent, experienced, and a fighter.

Obama? He insulted the good people of Pennsylvania. Ummm.......what kind a person does that? One who is critical and not experienced.

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DT - Alton, IL   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Now why is she lying again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slick Hilly   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Look, for the last time: Nobody ever told me that Florida and Michigan wouldn't count. I mean, if I knew that, and I certainly didn't, I never would have agreed to disenfranchise those fine Americans. And obviously I wouldn't have left my name on the ballots. In fact, how could my name have been on the ballots? My votes were all write-in votes, because that's how important I am to the voters in Florida and Michigan.

Viet Nam Vet   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Sound's like hill has a motto-We can do It
Sort of like Obamas-Yes we can

No Matter- I'm voting Democrat
GOD I'm glad the Moron is almost History

Barbara in NC   April 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

She's sociopathic or delusional - or both. Maybe her husband needs to buy lots of cigars for her.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 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.

Obama will be President   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

This lady can't face reality....DO THE MATH! YOU CAN"T WIN!

Welcome to Indy   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Alpha, Beta, Gamma
Time to quit Obama

MAC, STL   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

HRC will get the nomination – after all we live in these " . . . G . . . D ... United States – rules are only for black folks!!!!

NickNas   April 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

R-A-C-E

It has been used by the fearful in this country to hold down or maginalize people of color ever since the first boats unloaded at the docks and the auctions started.

Why are people not considering this fact to help explain why a Candidate who the majority of people sees as untrustworthy feels so free to use such ruthless tactics on a member of her own party and keep getting forgiven..no REWARDED daily? Even the media looks the other way for her and like it or not the media IS commercial and looks out for its own interests as well.

Until a respected member of the media has the guts to make this a discussion point and not just gloss it over this country will never mature.

kc   April 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Stop the drama– vote for Obama!!!!

Yes We Can not Yes She Can!!! Stop stealing our slogan!!!

R.N. NC   April 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I am from North Carolina. Believe it not, more people I've talked to prefers Hillary Clinton for what she stands for and what she has done for America. Those for Obama, are voting for him for the sake of change, and nothing more. I am a registered nurse. Hope and change don't come from our politician. It comes with hard work and perseverance. I am for Hillary Clinton!

Obama '08 NC   April 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Clintons suck

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

LET'S GO OBAMA!!!

WE ARE STILL ALL BEHIND YOU!!!

YOU DID GREAT IN PA CUTTING INTO HER LEAD!!!!!!!!!!

j   April 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

9% is not an overwhelming majority, especially when you had a 25% lead a few weeks ago. Note to Sen. Clinton – McCain isn't going to spot you a 25% lead in every state during the general election.

Independent   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Also – Mike, the 14th Amendment doesn't talk about the rights of state's delegations to be seated at a primary convention. You don't have a right to vote in the primaries. Just FYI.

Obama '08 NC   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

That's the problem right there, Hillary continues to lie to the people. She clearly does not have the popular vote. She cearly did not cut into Obama's camp, Obama CLEARLY cut her lead to 9.5 percent, It is clearly that Hillary thinks noone else watches TV. Right now it is not about the American people with her, its about herself. Obama CLEARLY is in the lead and Howar Dean is still allowing this to continue. I guess we watch Obama sweep her under the rug with NC, and IND. Then can Howard Dean ask Hillary to give her great exist speech.

PA voter   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

It's a beautiful day in Hillary land :-)

ro in sc   April 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

PLEASE SOMEONE LET THIS BE OVER!!!!!@

Independent   April 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

By counting the 2.3 million people who voted there, she means that in Michigan, she gets 55% of the vote, and Obama gets ZERO votes because he wasn't on the ballot.

Hey – if we take away the votes Obama gets in other states she'll REALLY be leading in the popular vote! Let's just play the game of "If no one else was running, I would be winning, really I would!"

Rii-iight. Because I'm sure NO ONE in Michigan would have voted for Obama. So good to see Hillary playing a fair game. Maybe she should try telling the truth for a change.

Veterans for Obama   April 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

"overwhelming majority"....my goodness Hillary, you are delusional. 2 weeks ago you had an overwhelming majority of 25% points, last night you had a single digit victory.

karen from va   April 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

It's been a hard fought contest that's been good for the Democratic Party," Clinton said.

Is Clinton really so unaware of the damage created by this campaign? I think not.

Gloria   April 23rd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Poor Hillary, NOT A SINGLE SUPERDELEGATE endorses her after Penn.. Obana got 4 today + 49 backers from Edwards' team.. That's the direction we are going..

A. Harrison   April 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Get em Hillary, we're behind you all the way to the White House!

P.S. – If I was a Floridian or a Michigan resident I would be writing letters and protesting to get my vote counted. Floridians, isn't this the second or third time your votes are being thrown around?

MP-Pennsylvania   April 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

WHY IS CLINTONS WORRIED ABOUT INDIANA BEING CLOSER TO ILLINOISE.

BILL WAS 2 TERM PRESIDENT AND HILLARY WAS TWO TER FIRST LADY.....
I GUESS PEOPLE REMEMBER THEIR FACE STILL

Jack in ND   April 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Not exactly overwhelming Hillary.

More like in a group of 20 people, 11 said yes and 9 said no.

kathy in ohio   April 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Go Hillary
We do need a fighter to get us back on track in America

Matthew, Philadelphia, PA   April 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Whether you see Michigan and Florida as officially sanctioned contests or not, it is an indisputable fact now that more people have cast votes for Hillary than Obama.

Arthur-Texas   April 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I just made a large dollar donation to Hillarys campaign.I did it because the country cannot afford to elect an uneperienced elitist as our president.
We should all rally around Hillary and support her in anyway we can.The survival our country is at stake.

proud army and navy mom   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

did she tell her supporters how she was going to pay for this? I was taught when in debt, to stop spending. this is how she will run the country in the ground, like Bush

Angus McDugan   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Between Obama's and Hillary's negative campaigns, the Florida and Michigan disaster, and the super delegates not having the guts to decide on their own; the democratic party looks like a bunch of clowns. What a mess.

ElizabethND   April 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Obama will win big in Oregon. You can take this to the bank. Our politics here is relatively clean; scorched earth tactics are repulsive here.

Ms. GA   April 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I am so tired of hearing about Clinton! Before this race I loved the Clintons, now I can't stand to hear them talk. It is really sad. She is a nasty person who will do whatever it takes to win no matter how much she destroys the democratic party.

Hillary Clinton   April 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Avoid the trauma, stop Obama!

Indiana Voter   April 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Hope they get cash not credit, or good luck getting paid from the Clinton camp.

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

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

Helene   April 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Florida and Michigan are OUT. How long is she going to spin this one ? How long is she going to move the goal posts ?

DEE in fla   April 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I HATE THIS LADY

melisa   April 23rd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

yay good don't give up keep forever to end june will beat to obama suck

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