April 23, 2008
Posted: 10:20 AM ET

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(CNN) — Hillary Clinton's Pennsylvania win Tuesday night handed the New York senator 80 delegates while Barack Obama was awarded 66 delegates, according to CNN's latest Delegate estimate.

Twelve Pennsylvania delegates have yet to be allocated.

Including the latest delegate estimate out of Pennsylvania, Obama now leads Clinton by 130 delegates overall and by 154 pledged delegates. Clinton leads Obama in superdelegates by a margin of 24.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Bing Crosby   April 23rd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Somebody remind me why Hillary is in the race still? Is there any compelling reason other than that she is a sociopath who will stop at nothing to make sure that if she doesn't get to be president, than no democrat will?

I used to have a great deal of respect for the Clinton's and felt that they'd always been handed an unreasonably raw deal by the right. I am now very sad to say that I completely understand why that was the case. They truly care about no one but themselves and don't care who they leave in their wake. They are the elitists and they are phony. Hillary's shot and a beer, I love guns thing was so cynical. As was her entire lashing of Obama over "bittergate." Any rational person who read or heard what he said and in context, realizes that his comment was one of understanding and empathy. But, now I read Hilary supporters with the racism and the idea that Obama is anti-American. It is sad.

Though she won't get the nomination, thank god, I have to say something I never thought I'd ever say - if Hilary gets it, I'm voting for Ralph Nader.

Hillary disgusts me and she should disgust all of you. What a disappointing human being.

BigAce   April 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hee Hee Hee Hee. Even in victory, the Clintonians are still "Bitter".

"He outspent her 3-1 and he still could win PA", they say. As I can recall HRC had a 20+ point lead before the campaign began in PA, but once Obama came to town, he was able to cut her lead in half. So why aren't the Clintonians asking themselves how she lost 10 points to Obama? He had to outspend her to try and catch up to her lead going into the race.

Ah, the Right Rev. Wright. This is what the HRC supporters are banking on to destroy Obama even though the story and analysis of the situation is obsurd. 20 years they cry, he sat in that church listining to possibly 2 hate filled sermons, which equates to less than 1% of the number of sermon Rev. Wright may have preached. Yeah, thats right, less than 1% of the total number of sermons.

What about the remaining 99.9% sermons? Were they good-natured, help your fellow man type sermons?

If HRC can forgive Richard Mellon Scaife, the Godfather of the "Right-Wing conspiracy", and for all the scandals and accusations he has made against her and her family. Why can't Obama forgive Rev. Wright?

Greg   April 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I just read in a comment, that Hillary Clinton "routed" her opponent, Senator Barack Obama in the Philadelphia Primary. If a ten point margin of victory is the definition of a "rout", then Senator Barack Obama has "routed" his opponent, Senator Hillary Clinton, this ENTIRE primary season. How many primaries has she won? If Im not mistaken, at one point in this primary, Senator Clinton was ahead by a significant number of delegates, both pledged and super. Now, it seems that the "tide has turned", to quote the New York Senator and former first lady. I hope that before this primary contest ends, this country will find a firm focus on the issues and not personal disdain for a particular candidate.

With all that said and done……

OBAMA '08 and '12

Pat Cross   April 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

The news media continues to only paint a half picture and make this election awhole lot closer then it really is and it drives me nuts. The big question is always why can't Obama win the big states, in my opinion he most diffently can, by November all the Dems will be behind him because he is a uniter not a divider, like the other canidate, and in times like this we need a little hope and a president that can incourage us and help us to fix ourselves and not a family that feels that they are intitled to this position. I am a 65 year old women and there is no way I would ever vote for the women canidate I would rather spend 4 more years with what I know then what I would'nt know and all the drama that surronds the family and I have lost a hugh amont of repect for this ex president and his family, shame on them for demishing the american dream.

lesser one   April 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Obama has been exposed as the lesser candidate.

Hillary is the best in all ways that count- the uniter, can work across party lines, better policies and ways to execute them….

So why would I vote for the LESSER candidate in Nov, just because you tilted the playing field in his favor?

I won't- i will write in Clinton.

Moreso, because if Obama gets the nomination it is by cheating and stealing it.

Charles   April 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Can the Tonya Harding strategy be far behind?

Accountant Guy   April 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

PA changed nothing as far as the numbers go, she had a net gain of 12 delegates. Barack picked up the Oklamhoma governor as a superdelegate today. Keep going Barack!!

Obama '08

LL   April 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I think that Clinton shoud back out now. There is no way that she can get more delegates than Obama at this point, so why keep dragging it out? I think that just gives more fuel to Mc Cain. He's not going to have to "find" anything bad to say about Obama because Clinton is already giving him things to say. Once Obama is named the nominee, how is she going to suddenly back him after all the things that she has said? I do not believe this is good for the party.

Another issue I have is the way they are breaking down the votes by race, gender, religion, etc. I believe that anyone who has voted for any democrat during these primaries will vote for whichever candidate gets the nomination because no one wants a repeat of the last 8 yrs. Therefore, I don't see the point Clinton is trying to make stating that she wins the big states. I think that all of Clinton's votes would go to Obama in Nov. The only way the numbers will drop will be if this negativity continues & people develop a genuine dislike of Obama based on the negative things said/done by Clinton. That's why I feel she should quit now so that we regroup while there's still time.

Donna   April 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Real Clear politics poll Survey USA North Carolina poll shows Obama with only a 9 point lead. Good news for Clinton.

Kevin, Austin   April 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Here's a couple points I have:

Of the three remaining candidates, two have bankrupted their campaigns. Only one runs in the black and generates lots of income.
Is this a precursor to how they might run the economy? I think it's a precursor of what's to come.

Those of you who keep supporting Clinton, are doing so out of blind faith. I don't blame you. We all have our viewpoints. However, if we want to win the White House, we have to have clear eyes right now. We have to see that Obama will be the nominee, by every measure out there. To continue to support Clinton does two things - puts her in debt, and puts our party behind in winning the White House.

I doubt if you're a Clinton supporter, this will convince you to change your mind. But it's a cold fact that needs to be addressed.

Obama will be the nominee. How will we win the White House together?

HoldenLitgo   April 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Wondering why the pundits - and the voters, for that matter - aren't trumpeting the fact that the Democrats with, in some cases, more than twice the turnout than the Republicans in the primary contests, either of these two candidates will beat McCain in the general election even if half of the (most insane) supporters stay home or switch parties.

Joni   April 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I find it strange that Clinton who is losing to Obama in delegates won, number of states won, popular votes count is saying that she is better qualified to win the general election. I find her logic not supported by events on the ground. John Mccain can win the same group that she is winning and might win more of them than she is doing.My question to Hillary is why can't she win the demographics that Obama is winning. Could it be that the groups have figured her out?

obamerican   April 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

FEMMY,
You must be an illitrare like other's who don't listen to talks(speeches)before giving judgement,for somebody to be a wise person,you must be a good listener so you can understand.you dont hear him say things he want to change.i.e,"TRANSPARENCY GOVERNMENT","INVEST IN STUDENTS"and so many others to be mentioned.you are just a-MORONE- you can't even spell your name well,it is -FEMI- not -FEMMY- OK. OLORIBURUKU NIE.

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i am from canada and i approve this MESSAGE.
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can't catch upomisa   April 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Of course the candidate that has been trashed and handicapped and sabotaged for 75% of the primary- can not catch up at the end.

That isn't the point. The point is that Hillary has a lot of unwavering support. Many of those voters will never give their vote to Obama.

We will write in Hillary Clinton or if need be, vote for McCain.

If I know Obama is the lesser candidate, why would I vote for him in the end?

DD, New York   April 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Hillary Clinton at her celebratory speech last night said "I'm in this race to fight for you … You know you can count on me to stand up strong for you every single day in the White House." And I believe her. She is staying in this race until the remaining States have had their votes. She is fighting for every voter's voice to be heard. And that includes Michigan and Florida. I think it is the principle, regardless of whether she wins the nomination or not. For that, I stand behind her proudly.

change   April 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

What is changing is the people's infatuation with Obama.

They are seeing how hypocritical he is. They are seeing his say one thing and do another. They are seeing him fail to deliver on any of his promises.

So what changed is that Obama is becoming even less electable as time goes by.

And people are starting to see him for what he is- an orator. Without a script, he can not answer any questions. He will not have a script as he deals with the questions of the presidency.

Tim   April 23rd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

She did not win by 10%!!!

Pennsylvania 04/22 1,042,297 45.3% 1,258,245 54.7% Clinton +215,948 +9.4%

Rounding up to make it appear like a 10 point win… What a shame!!!

Art, Del Mar, CA   April 23rd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

The PA demographics favored Hillary and there was not much that Obama could do about that. The state is older than all ststes excepy Florida, plus, it has a higher percentage of women voters, who obviously vote based upon the female bias….These voters will all rally to Obama, once Hillary decides to throw her support to him.

ex-Obama supporter   April 23rd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I head a lot of CHANGE from OBAMA and his supporters. Exactly what is this change? Are we changing color? Obama, give us specifics, stop your nonsense. Interestingly, i do not hear any of the Obama supporters talking about what change he is bringing. My sister in law (22) is an Obama supporter, but I kept asking her, What is the change Obama is bringing? Any policy or issue that Obama stands for? She has no answers to that. Her only retort is Hillary's faults and Bush's faults. I repeated my questions and told her I was asking about Obama's change and policies, not about anyone else's faults. If she cannot tell me what his policies are… or what is the change he brings… why is she supporting him? Because he sounds good?
No answer. But she is considering voting for Hillary in Indiana. so I am suggesting to all Hillary supporters, ask the Obama supporters how they can bring about the change. Do not tell us the reason why we need change. Do not tell us who is to blame for it. Tell us how you can change it. Tell us how you are going to make our debts go away. Do not say that you have a magic wand, Obama. Because we are a little too old and bitter for fairy tales.

Ron L   April 23rd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

HERE IS A GREAT QUESTION FOR ALL OF YOU…

IF YOU TAKE AN EXIT POLL AND 68 % OF THE PEOPLE SAID OBAMA WAS MORE HONEST AND YET 55% VOTED FOR HILLARY!!

DOES THIS MEAN HONESTY IS OVER VALUED???

HOW DO YOU VOTE FOR SOME BODY YOU DON'T BELIEVE MOST OF THE TIME? HOW DO YOU TRUST THAT THE SOLUTIONS THEY OFFER THEY ARE ACTUALLY GOING TO DO??

I FIND THIS A REMARKABLE STATISTIC…

I WOULD LOVE CNN TO DO AN EXTENSIVE LOOK INTO THIS APPARENT CONTRADICTION..

ds   April 23rd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

A win is a win, okay. but it's one state, she won by less than 10%, by the way.

I understand her need to celebrate, but why are they acting like it's bigger than it is?

Perhaps their level of over-the-top excitement is porportionate to the equally extreme levels of desperation they must feel at times.

WHy is it that folks keep asking why Obama hasn't sealed the deal by now?

WHy are we not asking that of Clinton? She is the one with the household name, who had the initial backing of so many "important people", who is the wife of a president that so many admired–at least once upon a time.

Comparatively, Obama was the new kid on the block. It's understandable that he would have to make more of an effort and spend more money just to put himself out there on the same playing field as Clinton–and he did.

Comparatively speaking, Obama has made much more significant headway than Clinton.

So CLinton, why haven't you taken the ball and rolled with it?

George   April 23rd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

The Obama people keep whining that Hillary goes negative when she questions his electability, but the fact is that from the beginning the Obama people have strategically argued that Hillary can't win because her negatives are too high among Republicans and Independents. That is why Obama does so well in Republican red states where Hillary has high negatives - he plays to the general consensus in those places.
Hillary now is using that same strategy against Obama. The problem for Obama.though, is that his high negatives are in the states that go Democrat in the general election!
To quote Obama's best friend - the chickens have come home to roost

Jeremy   April 23rd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Its a previously forecasted Win for Clinton in Pennsylvania look at the demographic, Blue Collar, second most Elderly concentrated state behind Florida, its her base, there should be no surprise she won, but its just a drop in the bucket.
Indiana, with its younger foward looking population should vote for Change. Lets get back to innovating, funding education and infrastructure, let regain our standing in world of developed nations, lets inspire the next generation. Lets invest in the homeland. We are one, we are United, lets join Obama for 4 years of progress, and economic prosperity.
Never Underestimate the whisper of hope, nations have been forged by its very uterance.

may be too late   April 23rd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

If it weren't for the anti-Hillary myths. The media 's pro-Obama bias and coverage. The miscalculations and Mistakes of the DNC, Howard Dean and the party - to force an Obama win, to dissenfranchise voters, to swiftboat Clinton….

Hillary Clinton would be so far AHEAD and our nominee by now.

It may be too late for her to win the democratic nomination- but Obama will not reclaim our votes in NOV. It is not too late for an Obama LOSS.

We will remember this sleazy primary. No to Obama

Adrian - York, PA   April 23rd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Real Cheryl for Hillary - Sorry, but it's not spinning it to say that Hillary won't be catching up, unless more super delegates go on her side. Sorry to ruin that Caps-Lock party that you're having. And I must be missing his "racist rhetoric". If you want to talk about "mouth running", look at your beloved Hillary first.

I'm from PA. I know a large amount of Republicans switched parties here to vote for the weakest candidate in the primaries. Looks like they did a good job.

HSNP   April 23rd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Maybe Barack Obama should consider dropping out of the race, for the good of the party!!!

Josh   April 23rd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Come on, shes losing by so big she cannot, i say again, cannot catch him. What people don't realize as that she does not care about us, this about her power hungry, greedy, tear down anybody mentality. She is in it for her. Oh and we can't forget shes a big fat liar.

Bee Bee Pittsburgh   April 23rd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Bill and Hillary are two snakes and the daughter is worst with two parents like that shame on the two them especially after Bill got in office with the black vote. Obama is trying to change this country for the good of all people, she is only trying to make a statement.
Billaries can care less about this country.

Joshua College Station Texas   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Clinton actually won by 9.37500%, with 99% of the vote counted. This rounds UP to 9.4% AT BEST, and DOWN to 9%, for anyone who has taken basic math in school, NOT 10%. Get your numbers right, CNN and MSNBC! Clinton is claiming a "double-digit win", and using it as fuel for her spinning machine, but IT ISN'T TRUE! Geez!

It ain't just Spinillary Clinton that spins spins spins, it's the news networks! They just want us to keep eating it up! What crap.

Shirley-Ohio   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

The majority of the people have already picked Obama. It does not matter how many delegates she get from now to here on out. She cannot win. The best thing for Hillary is to get out of the race, satisfy her debt and try to work towards getting her 5 million dollary loan back. She is really wasting money when she cannot win. What part of that don't Hillary understand.

Shirley, Ohio

In oregon and want change   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

All the counting is not done in the Philly area
and they are over 50 % for Obama so her lead will dwindle when they count those in and some counties are only 97% counted and they are 60% for Obama
I think they really are all counted but the Gov Rendel is trying to give Hil one big day to celebrate.
Just my Opinion :)

Yea

Obama 08

Oregon for Obama

Christian, Tampa FL   April 23rd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

So, Pennsylvania was effectively inconclusive.

FB   April 23rd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Seriously, that's her "BIG" win? Obama will get that back in N.C. with no problem if not more. She would need 10 PA's to catch up to Obama, How in the world can she honestly win this nomination? By making Obama look bad? If Obama looks bad, isn't even worse that she can't beat him? If you can't beat the slowest runner in a race, that means you came in last place!

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 23rd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

HILLARY WON!
SPIN IT ANYWAY YOU WANT!
THE WIMP OBAMA CANNOT PULL IT OUT OF THE DITCH!!!
WHERE HE RAN IT WITH HIS BIG MOUTH!
YOU CAN SAY ONE THING BUT YOUR ACTIONS AND COMMENTS SAY ANOTHER!!!!
STANDING UP THERE PREACHING YOUR RACIST RHETORIC TO THE PEOPLE LIKE PASTOR WRIGHT!!!!
I AM GLAD THE PEOPLE ARE FIGURING IT OUT!!!
CONGRATS HILLARY! JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!

Ben   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

The exit polls showed a majority of people in Pennsylvania thought that even if Obama lost that state he would still get the nomination . So why did they vote for Hillary. Sounds like more rebublican shenanigans. By the way, to all the Pennsyvanians that thought dragging out this process would be a positive spotlight on their state, all I learned is that Pennsylvania is a sh**hole full of old racists and stupid (I'm sorry, uneducated) people.

Ready for Change   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Great win and great speech Hillary!!! No matter what, we are not going home and shutting up, we are in this to win, and if that means on the convention floor then so be it. There is no way Obama can win in November, and if they give the nomination to him by cheating and not counting Michigan and Florida votes, then you will really see trouble in the Democratic party. This needs to be fair, and Hillary has won more votes than Obama has.

Jeff in Illinois   April 23rd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Winning Pennsylvania by less than 30 points was a crushing defeat for Hillary Clinton. Her only chance now is for the Super Delegates to overturn the will of the people (or to win around 75% of the remaining pledged delegates). Nice try Hillary, but you've only served to indebt yourself, and aid the McCain campaign. Its over.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Obama will make up for that in the long run!

Sharon   April 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I just wish npeople would open there eyes. Clintin has proven herself as a lier She will do anything to win! nI do not like her tacts. She has done more mud sling, in my opnion then Obama! Yes Obama has not been strait forward either. But at least he wants to help this country. I honestly believe our county will fair better with him then her! Yes I am a women and would love to se a women in office…….JUST NOT HER. I honest believe the media, including CNN, only show us what they think we want to here! This county needs to wise up or there will be nothing left for our kids!!

Mike from Calgary   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Hillary started out with tremendous name recognition and an immense lead - she had every political advantage 6 months ago, but has squandered all of that goodwill, and is the least trusted politician and is 23 points behind Obama nationally. She squandered the very tax resources that would fund universal health care, hospitals, schools, roads and bridges (I-35 in Minneapolis) by dedicating them to Iraq, by voting to authorize the use of military force in Iraq. Her solutions involves shipping US TAX dollars overseas to Iraq and raising taxes so that factories aequpment and jobs are shipped to Mexico and overseas to China. But her "Solutions" are good enough for Ohio and Pennsylvania's citizens - who then ask how they got into this mess. If you want to change the tide of jobs, dollars and opportunities flowing out of the US, in big cities and small towns, then vote for change,
As for Hillary's 3AM phone call, it's probably Bill phoning her to say he's working late with his staff!
Mike

@americans   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
NBC News has updated its Pennsylvania pledged delegate count. Clinton now has an 80-71 split with seven delegates still to be allocated.

Keep in mind, however, that when the counting is done, Clinton will likely net more than that.

Obama now leads by 157 in the pledged delegate count: 1,488-1,331

Factoring in the superdelegate count (Clinton 262, Obama 238), Obama leads by 133 overall: 1,726-1,593.

India California for BARACK OBAMA   April 23rd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

why is my comment is never posted? Others submitted after me have been, and I know you have room for it.

Hillary simply cannot tell the truth. Here’s her scorecard:
Admitted Lies
• Chelsea was jogging around the Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (She was in bed watching it on TV.)
• Hillary was named after Sir Edmund Hillary. (She admitted she was wrong. He climbed Mt. Everest five years after her birth.)
• She was under sniper fire in Bosnia. (A girl presented her with flowers at the foot of the ramp.)
• She learned in The Wall Street Journal how to make a killing in the futures market. (It didn’t cover the market back then.)
Whoppers She Won’t Confess To
• She didn’t know about the FALN pardons.
• She didn’t know that her brothers were being paid to get pardons that Clinton granted.
• Taking the White House gifts was a clerical error.
• She didn’t know that her staff would fire the travel office staff after she told them to do so.
• She didn’t know that the Peter Paul fundraiser in Hollywood in 2000 cost $700,000 more than she reported it had.
• She opposed NAFTA at the time.
• She was instrumental in the Irish peace process.
• She urged Bill to intervene in Rwanda.
• She played a role in the ’90s economic recovery.
• The billing records showed up on their own.
• She thought Bill was innocent when the Monica scandal broke.
• She was always a Yankees fan.
• She had nothing to do with the New Square Hasidic pardons (after they voted for her 1,400-12 and she attended a meeting at the White House about the pardons).
• She negotiated for the release of refugees in Macedonia (who were released the day before she got there).
With a record like that, is it any wonder that we suspect her of being less than honest and straightforward?

In a USA Today/Gallup survey when people were asked whether the canditates were “honest and trustworthy”, Senator John McCain came in first with 67percent, Senator Barrack Obama second with 63 percent and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton came in last with 44 percent.
Some of her “mispoken stories” include…
1. Daughter Chelsea was jogging around the Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (In reality, she was sleeping in bed.)
2. She was named after Sir Edmund Hillary. (He climbed Mount Everest FIVE YEARS AFTER HER BIRTH!.)
3. She came running off a plane in Bosnia because she was under sniper fire. (That’s not the way the CBS camera recorded it. In reality, a girl presented her with flowers at the foot of the ramp.)
4. She was able to make a big killing in the futures market of what she learned in The Wall Street Journal. (TWSJ didn’t cover the market back then.)

anthony   April 23rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

TY TIM CNN NEEDS A WAKE CALL ….I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD START REPORTING ON CLINTON LIKE THEY DID HUCKABEE..

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   April 23rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

In the end, Hillary got 9 more delegates than Obama from Pennsylvania, 80 to 71. However Obama did to Hillary what the US did to the Soviet Union in the mid 80's. Out spent them until they went bankrupt. This contest is over and actually it’s been over since Texas. Hillary has continually tried to change the rule of the game and in the end she still will loose. Yes, she raise $2.5 million after her victory, however she was $10 in debt. So if you do the math, she’s still $7.5 million in the hole. And by the way, I will make another donation to the Obama campaign!

JHR Arizona   April 23rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Billary are two idiots and the American people that can vote for an idiot like that should read and listen to ABC, FOX,CNN,ABC or NBC.

The People have no idea what is in the Constitution The Three Amigos, Billary and Obamam want to give everything away and Johgn wants to blow up countries.

Where are the real Patriots?? Read a book and get some real information. Your TV is for fun it has nothing to do with reality it is People magazine.

Sad day for America

Tony   April 23rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Earth to Clinton, congrats on your win but its over already. I don't see in what way you can possibly overtake Obama. Enough Already.

Dana in north Carolina   April 23rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

why is my comment not posted? Others submitted after me have been, and I know you have room for it.

Hopefully North Carolina folks will give Obama a decisive win, and then hopefully we can shut down all of this polarizing craziness in this race. Hopefully superdelagates will go ahead and pick a side, any side. Hopefully people will vote based on what is actually best for our country at large, not based on racism, sexism or any other "ism". So far with most of the comments on a lot of these copious posts, our country's red neck has been showing.

bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb   April 23rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

oops…Mississippi is MS…not MI…we do not know who won Michigan because Obama was to afraid to allow an election there…

LucieLee   April 23rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

And just where are those 12 delegates that remain to be allocated located? If they are anywhere near the Philly area..then Barack's got 'm too. BTW Hillary didn't win by double-digits…it was 8.6….Not exactly a "blow-out". I have another score to settle with the Hillary camp…she's saying about PA.."a win is a win…" Yes, Hillary that is true, but remember, in trying to continually sway the superdelegates, Barack still has more popular vote, more delegates, more states won……It's Barack Obama who will be saying.."a win is a win" and just what are you going to do about it , Hillary?

Army Wife   April 23rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

-Bush ..Clinton.. Bush.. Clinton?!

-and you call this democracy?

-there's something wrong w/ this nation!

NickSanDiego   April 23rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Here is the official results from PA Secretary of State

Clinton 54.3% 1,237,696

Obama 45.7% 1,043,174

Spread 8.6% 194,522

The question is why is the media reporting double-digit?

maggie   April 23rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

i would like to she obama win but it will be hard because the press is being unfair to him. hillary cries and get press. obama talk back about her and she gets the press. yes e has to spend more money because she gets her press free. go obama i am for you

Donatus. o.   April 23rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Hillary the wounded is still standing…..

TN   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

THE FACTS NEEDS TO BE REPORTED!!!! HILLARY YOU HAVE NO CHANCE IN OVER TAKING OBAMA!!! GIVE UP!!!

YOU WILL ONLY NET AROUND 16 OR 17 DELEGATES AND HE WILL MAKE IT UP IN SC, IN, OR

YOU WILL NO BEAT HIM IN POPULAR, DELEGATES, OR ANYTHING EXCEPT BIG STATES!!! WHICH DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING!!! THEY ARE ALREADY DEMOCRATIC STATES, WHICH DEMOCRATS WILL WIN ANYWAYS!!!

GIVE UP CLINTON!!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!

DD, New York   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Hillary Clinton at her celebratory speech last night said "I'm in this race to fight for you … You know you can count on me to stand up strong for you every single day in the White House." And I believe her. She is staying in this race until the remaining States have had their votes. She is fighting for every voter's voice to be heard. And that includes Michigan and Florida. I think it is the principle, regardless of whether she wins the nomination or not. For that, I stand behind her proudly.

OMG   April 23rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Gore did not want Clinton's support because he was "HIS OWN MAN." He did not ask Bill to campaign for him, which even led to the losing of his home state of TN. Kerry didn't deserve any support because he wouldn't even defend himself. Instead of smacking those Swift Boaters back, he just took it for 3 months and that made him weak in the eyes of voters.

Michael Lorton, Virginia   April 23rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Michael in Ohio:

Hillary will not be running in 2012. This is her first and last political chance to become President…..McCain……you have him already elected……that is not going to happen.

Jo   April 23rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

This is all such doodoo that the Clinton campaign is spreading.
When you look at the list of delegates to each canidate– Clinton only came out way ahead in CA and NY. Check the list- her spin does not agree with the polls on who is the most electable.

David R. Pensacola,Fl   April 23rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

I agree with the above Obama is the nominee. Clinton CANNOT win . She keeps saying she is the best suited to beat John Mccain yet she can't win her own primary. She is only concerned with her own political agenda and not the party. I now believe she is trying to wound Obama so he can't win and she will be set up as the 2012 "i told you so" canidate. Because we all know if Obama wins the general Hilary will never be president and she can't stand that. So a word of advice for Clinton. DROP OUT NOW. Don't be another Mike Huckabee.

LifeLongDemocrat   April 23rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Go ahead destroy the party!!!

WE know Barack is spreading Hope and Change, but is Hillary spreading False Hope and Status Quo?

You Decide!!!

Take you head out of the sand and look at the math.

Democrats let's unite around our candidate Barack Obama and win the White House.

Let's kick the Bums out.

Femmy   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

It is a victory she deserve. I am a black but do not take side with the way african-american seeing the primary as a RACE thing.
Obama should know is the black race that gave him the edge. This can not make November easy if he get the nomination. It will be back to your tent o! Isreal.
He is talking of Change without telling us the specific change he had to make in terms of health care, economy, foreign policy etc.

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

out spend 3 to 1 - all I have to say is that he could not even win in PA, nuff said Hillary lets do it in IN & NC!

Jan   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

CNN,

I totally agree that a win is a win ! No question about it. But is was only a single digit not a double digit…

It is only 9 % or less not 10%

Anson   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

That win does not matter much. He will leave her way behind in the next vote that will get him much closer to the finish line. Keep in mind that he will only need just a few of the superdelegates to reach the finish line. He's going to have more than enough superdelegates he needs. So it's safe to say he's already the winner. She is just there because the attention is addictive. Luck is not even on her side.

Typical White Person   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

My vote goes to McCain….Obama is a fraud…he lip synch's just like the Partridge Family

@americans   April 23rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

for some miserly 16+ net delegates, this is a NO WIN contest for Billary!

HILLARY needs to Drooop Out of the race and rally her support around the EVENTUAL NOMINEE - BARACK OBAMA!!!

OBAMA '08, 12′ - YES WE CAN!!!!

Ric   April 23rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

She is on her way to matching him in the popular vote. And you thought it was ugly now? Wait til she catches up in the popular vote. You havent seen ugly.

Radhakrishnan Gopalan   April 23rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Regadless of how much head in delgates,contests, poplar votes

"THE JUDGEMEN" factor advocated by Obama

has now been exposed for PA did not buy his 'JUDGEMENT"about small town folks.

OBAMA's argument that he is a better judge and unifier hasbeen exposed.

HE NEVER DESERVS TO BE A PRESIDENT.

totul91   April 23rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Still not clear why media claims PA results as10 (percent) vicotry.

Actual difference is 9.2%. I am very good at math and still don't understand how 9.2% is rounded as 10%.

lucyna, Seattle   April 23rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Those who fall for her deception, refused to do the homework to find the ugly truth behind her cute smile. At least make an effort to look into her eyes that are windows to the soul. If you are sensitive and smart enough, you will find the truth.

Obama all the way!

bobb dobbs   April 23rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

It's too bad that the Democrat Party doesn't give equal representation to all humans, but gives some greater voting weight than others. It's shameful, actually. It'shypocrisy to the max.

vic nashville,Tn   April 23rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Thanks CNN keep touch with us
Hillary 08

Patrick from CA   April 23rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

This is just the begining folks!

People are starting to realized that Obama is all "Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah"

Go Hillary '08

CaliPeach   April 23rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

This changes nothing. Obama is going to sweep her in N. Carolina (she does not have an ultimate chance!!). Indiana is a very close race, so delegates will be split almost evenly. Hillary is damaging the Democratic Party attacking Obama as if he is a Republican. Shame on her. Obama will be our nominee!!!! She was suppose to win Penn. (Believe or not, you have those Americans that will not vote for a Black man period, point blank) We need to stop beating around the bush and admit to that. I believe in change and President Obama WILL bring it.

OBAMA O8

Helene   April 23rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

So what else is new ? She is just buying more time, at the expense of the democratic party and the voters who would like the campaign to focus on McCain.

Susan, TX   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

This is so crazy…..Why doesn't CNN factor in the independents who were denied voting yesterday because they were told they needed to pick up a provisional ballot in order to vote last night. What a scam they should have been told days or weeks before the PA primary. Clinton can spin all she wants but it was not a 10% win more like 8%. It doesn't change anything at all. Obama is going to take the nomination not Clinton. As far as I'm concerned Obama is our nominee and the Clinton supporters are wasting their good hard earned money to support Clinton and for what…to lose?? That is just really sad….

Tim   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Update to the update
Super Delegate lead Clinton +23 (and shrinking fast)

Obama 08/12

Hillary 2008   April 23rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

To Tim:

You are just just too naive!

Yeah. Primary is decided by our people. what decides Caucus? Is there any fraud in Caucus?

Our people want to know why Obama can only win Caucus not primary!

08 Hillary!

SUPERDELEGATES   April 23rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

WHO CAN THE SUPER DELEGATES TRUST?
WHO CAN AMERICA TRUST?

Most Americans living in poverty work, but still cannot afford to make ends meet.
Is Mrs. Hillary Clinton a part of the problem?
Where are the jobs Mrs Hillary Clinton promised Upstate New York?
Can America trust Mrs. Hillary Clinton and is this another sniper fire in Bosnia campaign tale?

IT'S ABOUT TRUST BECAUSE AMERICA HAVE MANY GREAT LEADERS WHO ARE ABLE TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE, BUT, WHO CAN AMERICA TRUST?
AMERICA NEED A PRESIDENT WHO WILL NOT THROW IT'S TEAM MEMBERS UNDER THE BUS!
Mr Obama can unite the DNC and win!

A no vote for Mrs. Hillary Clinton is not a yes vote for Mr. McCain and Americans will vote!

Manuel TX   April 23rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Congratulations Hillary!

Now all the superdelegates from Pennsylvania need to endorse Hillary to follow the will of the voters.

:)

Michael from Ohio   April 23rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

It's over and Barack is in. But remember that the Clintons are all about the endless and permanent campaign. A politically mortally wounded Obama sets her up for a 2012 contest against an extremely aged McCain who will have spent four years battling incredible foreign and domestic problems. Watch for the implementation by Billary of Plan "B" soon; the same kind of non-supportive "support" they gave Al Gore and John Kerry, while all the time doing everything they can under the table to shovel the ground out from under Obama.

Tim   April 23rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

Update for you CNN!!!! Oklahoma govenor Backs Obama.
Total Delegate lead Obama +133
Superdelegate lead Clinton +24
Pledge Delegate lead Obama +156

This primary changed nothing!!!!

Obama 08/12

Kenneth M   April 23rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Ok Obamanots don’t panic. Hillary was expected to win by 10 points. She had a 30-point lead just a month ago. The Clinton name has been a staple in PENN for years. The demographic was her own. Even if he spent lots of money there it was an up hill battle and he knocked 20 points off of her lead. She had the endorsement of mayors, the governors, and Rep Murtha. Still, a Jr. Sen. from ILL was able to bleed her into debt and bog her down as he campaigned in Indiana, ran commercials in NC and also Oregon. So now Obama must:
Continue the sharp retorts against Clinton without going Nuclear
Show he can fight and still stay on message
Get out the vote in Indy, as it is also a Clinton demo.
Continue to raise money

mike concerned democrate   April 23rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Yes and Clinton and all CNN reporters keep saying Clinton won Texas when IN FACT OBAMA WON MORE OVERALL DELAGATES (Primary and caucus) than ClintoN SO WHO REALLY WON TEXAS– OF COURSE OBAMA as it is only the delegate count that has real value - why show the distinction in Penn. when you did not and continue not to in Texas??????

Lee WV   April 23rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Wow she gained a whole 14 ,the trouble is she doesn't have 10 more of these states to win.

Joel King   April 23rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Her victory was far too small and far too late.

FNJ in Pa   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Never will vote for you HIllary. I would rather not vote at all. You are tearing your party apart for personal gain and your personal agenda. You think your entitled to win this election. You are an arrogant woman and I am so annoyed with your mocking "yes we will chants" and your attempts to make Sen Obama look stupid. Your lucky so much of PA is old racist people. People who have screwed over the city I live in with their ignorance.

OBAMA 08

ROB HUNTER   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Give it up Hillary and join Obama as his VP. Apoligize to Obama and the American people, Do something good for our party while you can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ibextati   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Here is the official results from PA Secretary of State

Clinton 54.3% 1,237,696

Obama 45.7% 1,043,174

Spread 8.6% 194,522

The question is why is the media reporting double-digit?

scott   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

yep - still way too far behind.
This was over 6 weeks ago.

Leslie   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

If you use the delegate counter you will see that giving Hillary better chance than she may have, she will still need 75-80% of the super delegates. Can she do it?

Her claim to fame will be popular vote, but why isn't anyone pointing out that the popular vote is not accurate. It does not include caucuses. She gets her way every time. Its time for these type of tactics, win to win, vs, running on merits and winning because people want you, by the rules, to stop.

Obama will make it. It will happen.

independent   April 23rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

that's 14. why do obama people keep saying 3? someone is lying.

John   April 23rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

how can anyone call that a victory, if barack doesnt win I'm voting for Mccain, Iwill never vote for Clinton. At least Barack and Mccain can tell the truth. Clinton never she has no place in our politics she should retire and go promote her book with Rove.

jyh1920   April 23rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

In a nutshell, NOTHING HAS BEEN GAINED…except her ego and her feeling of entitlement.

Independent voter PA   April 23rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

YAY, GO HILLARY !!!

I knew you were going to take the state !!!

Obama is not our man

Mike   April 23rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

OK!!!!!
14 delagates! only about ONE HUNDRED AND SOME CHANGE LEFT…..LOL…….

NEVER GOING TO CATCH UP….
SHE REMINDS ME OF RALPH NADER

Hillarygetoutof theracenow   April 23rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

SHE GAINED 14 DELEGATES WHAT A SHAME SHE LOST OBAMA GAINED 1 DELEGATE FOR OKLOHOMA GOV. THAT LEAVES HER NET GAIN OF 13 DELEGATES. IF SHE CAN NOT GAIN A LOT OF DELEGATES IN PENNSYLVANIA STATE THAT WAS TAILER MADE FOR HERE HOW IS SHE GOING TO CATCH UP TO OBAMA WITH THE REMAINING CONTESTS. CNN YOU NEED TO HIRE SOME ONE WITH A MATH MAJOR.

sophia nyc   April 23rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

So how is this a victory?

Harrison   April 23rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

She only leads by 23 SD now. The gov from Oklahoma endorsed Obama this morning.

Yes Joe   April 23rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

80 plus 66 is 144. What about the remaining 12 pledged delegates?

Independent   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Wow - so after 6 weeks of misery, backbiting, and negativity, she got 14 extra pledged delegates. And he STILL leads by 154. And PA was the biggest state with the most delegates left. And so you can't catch up.

Way to go HRC. Keep it up - you may not only wreck the election this year, when we have a republican president with the lowest approval rating ever, but you might actually destroy the democratic party too.

Craig Demeter   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

I am sending a thank you card to Rev Wright today !

seymore, pa   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

In a prolonged campain, Obama failed. He was not able to sell his television evangelist message of intangables (hope, change) to a more astute electorate. The country has not seen this type of intangable message candidate since Huey Long or William Jennings Bryant. This is why the younger/inexperienced voters are flocking to Obama. In a protracted campain these Obama shortcomings are very apparent.

MC, Pa   April 23rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

It's sad people in PA did not see this outcome. What a waste of the money and efforts.

Madelyn   April 23rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

Go Hillary!

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 23rd, 2008 10:31 am ET

The will of the people has Senator Obama ahead. Hillary is only in the race because she has a majority of Super D's. Vote for what's best for this country. SENATOR OBAMA 08

dEMOBRAT   April 23rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Guess it's a little more than 6 Obamanites. "DO THE MATH," Oh, and don't forget the popular vote gain of 200,000. See you in Indiana.

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