April 24, 2008
Posted: 09:30 AM ET

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This week's Time Magazine cover conjures up memories of a similar cover image from another memorable presidential race. (Above: The latest issue of Time Magazine and the November 20, 2000 issue of Newsweek) TIME says their cover was inspired by a current NBA television ad promoting the playoffs.

TIME.com: There can only be one

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Ken   April 24th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Thats ugly…

It seems Clinton is always up in Obama's face.

Nora   April 24th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Why is only one side of the face full of wrinkles?

noemi in los angeles   April 24th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I'll tell you how this will end: Barack Obama as President of the United States.

Charlotte   April 24th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Then and now is where women have always been. We, the over sixty females, are guilty of creating this mess. We went to work to make a better life for ourselves and our children. We worked for less pay than our male counterparts. We saw promotions based on gender rather than ability. We worked 8 or more hours per day and still had all the housework to do. We wanted our own car. We wanted our own money. We wanted to be more than the Mrs. Cleavers of the world. We did it all, and tried to teach our boys that it is ok to help around the house. You are still a man if you change a diaper. You are still a man if you help your wife clean house. The male EGO is very fragile. They have more muscles then we do, but we know how to use what we do have to the best advantage. Physically, they are the stronger of the sexes. The age of modern conviences makes muscle less important then it once were. We are finally at a time when women can do it all with relative ease. The male EGO is still very fragile and makes them resent the success of the female gender. Sorry boys, were here to stay. Hillary all the way

Mike   April 24th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I have gathered some numbers based on the democratic primary to show what will happen in November if Obama is the nominee.

The democratic primary is different as it shares delegates based on percentage but in the general election it is winner takes all in each state. Each state won is that many delegates to winning the overall count. So if we treat the democratic primary just like the general election this is what we are looking at against McCain.

I have taken each state that has won by Obama or Clinton and given all the delegates of that state to the majority winner. I even gave Obama all the upcoming states and made him the winner giving him the delegates from them. I did not include Florida or Michigan to avoid any argument. This includes Guam and others that are counted in the democratic primary. This is only actually won states and future states given to Obama:

Obama won 37 "states"
Hillary won 17 "states"

However in a general election setting:

Obama delegate count: 1486
Hillary delegate count: 1750

If you count Florida and Michigan which Hillary won and polls show that even if Obama campaigned in those states Hillary would have won them at that time:

Obama delegate count: 1486
Hillary delegate count: 2118

If we gave Florida to Obama and Michigan to Hillary as polls suggest a primary today would give them:

Obama delegate count: 1692
Hillary delegate count: 1907

The bottom line is that Hillary has won in a general election model based on primaries of the democratic party and even giving Obama all the next primary states coming up. The reason Hillary won is she won all the big states practically? These states are historically won by the Republican party as to why Bush beat Kerry in 2004. Therefore if Obama cannot win the big states that Republicans tend to win he has no chance against McCain in the general election. Hillary has the only chance of being a democratic president in 2008.

So do you want a Republican in office or do you want a Democrat? The choice is clear who is more electable in November.

Dallas   April 24th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I am still up for a joint ticket. Anyone else? Why can't we have both? Eight years of Hillary as pres and Obama as VP. Then he will have the experiance that everyone questions and then we can have 8 years of Obama as pres. Sounds good to me.

Texas Vet   April 24th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I am in my late 60s and have actively participated in Elections since JFK energized me and the rest of the country, for that matter, to “…..ask what you could do for your country”.

Waht Obamam needs is informed voters. The News Media doesn’t often inform voters of a candidate’s past performances on issues, especially one as important as the economy. I wish voters would do some research and find out the facts instead of believing the “spin”. Very little is said about Hillary’s performance; or Obama’s for that matter. To be fair, Hillary’s “35” years of “service” makes her easier to research.

Pay more attention to the promises she made to New York Voters to win the election to the Senate. She promised to bring to bring 200,000 jobs to upstate New York. An area’s with economic needs very similar to the so called “rust belt” states.

In her term as Senator, upstate New York actually lost 240,000 additional jobs. When she was asked why she couldn’t deliver on her promise, Hillary said it was because Gore couldn’t win the Presidential Election. I wonder why she didn’t say it was because Bush won the Presidential Election. She has a tendency to blame Democrats more than she does Republicans.

Clinton also supported bringing a company called Tata Consulting Services to Buffalo, It offer outsourcing services in “helping companies identify jobs that could be outsourced overseas”. I guess some people in Buffalo got jobs, but I wonder how many folks in upstate New York saw their jobs go overseas. I did a Google search on Tata Consulting Services and they are a giant outsourcing company with group headquarters in India and a regional headquarters in Buffalo. As Bill would say, “I feel your pain”….all the way to the bank, Bill, all the way to the bank..

Woman for Obama in OKC   April 24th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

This it just me or does Hilary just look plain scarey in this picture?

Pat   April 24th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Yes of course! God and the American people who wants progress and prosperity chose OBAMA!

GIVE ME A BREAK   April 24th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I pray that Obama keeps up his spirits and honesty as more attacks are sure to come from Billary's campaign heading up to Indiana.
I would think that Billary would be the most exhausted from all the energy it takes to constantly throw so much political mud in Obama's face……..hmmm
We shall see who will stand at the end.

Venus   April 24th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Well ———– here's the lastest news! It's over for Hillary!

Obama has won more states and more votes!

To Kenneth M above - I agree with you! Obama could throw a river at Hillary regarding being negative. However - he has tried to take the high road and - considering what Hillary and Obama throw at each other - makes it easy for John Mc Cain!

The news is coming out today - Hillary has to step to the side!

Do anyone recall Obama's 10-wins prior to Ohio? That pretty much closed this race! Hillary can not win this race. It's over with!

Marc   April 24th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I think the Bush/Gore pic looks a little cooler. Besides, what's with putting Senator Clinton in complete darkness while Senator Obama is in the light? Bias!

Jeanne   April 24th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

The one that doesn't win the nomination can always run as a 3rd party candidate and then they can continue fighting about it all the way through to November when McCain wins the election. Then they can fight about it all over again in 2012.

Brian (in PA)   April 24th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Hardly similar situations. In the present case we are still awaiting primaries in IN, PR, WV, NC and others. In the latter, it was a candidate's brother, a biased FL Secretary of State and US Supreme Court justices colluding to undermine the will of the people.

Tom Eyemdaman   April 24th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Dale, what media do you listen to? I've seen nothing but Obama bias, and I'm an objective third-party person (I dislike both of them almost equally).

Even the Obama-biased media knows Clinton is more moderate than the liberal Obama.

Joe   April 24th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Strangely, the Gore/Bush photo looks a little like my dad.

Carl LaFerney   April 24th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

It amazes me a bunch of "democrats" are screaming at HRC for being a republican. It shows the irony of a "uniter" by dividing his own party in two….

First, your case holds no water. Obama and Clinton have similar reforms. Second, Obama is a far left wing guy. OF COURSE Clinton looks like a Republican to you because your ideals and beliefs of government are so far left that someone like Clinton is conservative. It makes me wonder what you think of Ron Paul, who is as far right as you could get in the debates.

Lastly, from your angle, Clinton and Bush are on the right, but based on their eyes, Obama is on the right side… all a matter of viewpoint.

Brendan H.   April 24th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Maybe in future, without a Bush running, they'll actually allow everybody to vote and count all the votes?!

mitch from ark.   April 24th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

it's reagan,you idiot!and he didn't lose to nixon.he won,both times!take a political history course,or buy a book.

Michelle   April 24th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Just like the movie "Ground Hogs Day" we are faced again with a candidate who is attempting to steal an election. How many life cycles will it take for the American people to finally wake up and move into the 21st century?

Steve, GA   April 24th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Choose the honest one.

Obama 08

SS   April 24th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I LOVE IT!

Tim in Canada   April 24th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Yes, there can only be one but there is something huge going on that people don't understand. I see that the GE campain is already on and that Hillary is the VP candidate. That is why Hillary is trying to immunize Obama against the GOP and I think Obama knows that. She is actually bringing people (mostly women) who would normally vote Republican. Sooner or latter she'll bring in her catch. She might be polarizing but not stupid.

ABC   April 24th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hillary Win!

From PA   April 24th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

1 + 2 equals 3….very good …..you deserve a sticker…..

OMG….pathetic

Cnn For Me   April 24th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

She looks CRAZY…

CHICANO ART, ARIZONA   April 24th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Hillary has big eyes. I see a lot of experience in that eye.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 24th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Figures that Hillary appears on the right. She sounds and acts more like a whacked-out, wingnut Republican everyday. They forgot to show her other face and her lyin' side. Hmm … guess they'd need a billboard for that!

cecil   April 24th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Sen. Clinton didn't get her double digit win, a win is 50% plus 1 correct.
9.2% isn't 10.
A win is a win.
A lose is a lose. and 9.2 is 9.2 period.

Sen. Clinton faces uphill battle in North Carolina, well welcome to Sen. Obama world this round.

Jan From Florida   April 24th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

If Obama looses, guaranteed there will be riots in the streets,
looting, killings . Black people are not going accept a loss.

Mike, Las vegas, NV   April 24th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

"Ha - both Hillary and Bush are on the right side. Very fitting - even though it probably wasn't intentional. Even the Clinton-biased media equates Clinton and Bush in their sub-concious. Hilarious."

Why all the Hatred towards Hillary Clinton? Its becoming insane with the Obama Supporters. Neither side can win without each other.

Mike   April 24th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Hillary=President, Obama=Vice President, Hillary for 8 years, (Obama
gains experience), Obama=President for 8 years.

Democrats in the White House for 16 years!

Hug and make-up, let's get this show on the road!

If the Republicans remain in the White House after ALL THIS, shame on the Democrats!

v   April 24th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

@ Carl
And the NBA ripped off Highlander… so what's your point?

Kate   April 24th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Obama can win if he does not give Americans empty promises and mere soundbites like Ms. Clinton is doing. Her speech in PA mentioned the outsourcing of jobs…um, wasn't it her husband who signed NAFTA into effect? She then resorts to the lowest of the low with her fear tactic commercial with Osama, which was taken right out of the Karl Rove's handbook. As a woman I would love to see the day when America is led by a woman, just not THIS woman.

AZM   April 24th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

The only difference right now is that in 2000 the democrats cared about voters in Florida….

The hypocracy of the DNC is shocking… enough to make you vote McCain… which is pretty bad I must say.

Dennis   April 24th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Yeah, fitting that Hillary is on the same side of it as Bush… Republican in Democrat's clothing… using bin Laden's image to scare up votes.

Ridge   April 24th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Hilla-bama is cringe-inducing - kind of like those "If they made it" shots on Conan O'Brien. And I never noticed how much the Gore-Bush composite looked like Chevy Chase … maybe his Jerry Ford impersonation on SNL wasn't so far-fetched.

The Truth   April 24th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

The GOP and HIllaray 2008!!!

James, IN   April 24th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Oh lord, those pictures are disturbing.

Michael   April 24th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Obama all the way.

Gary   April 24th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

HILLARY all the way!

I will never vote for an amateur inexperienced Obama who is a friend of an urepentent bomb Bill Ayers!

NObama   April 24th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Yep - the people who WIN the elections are on the right!

And Dale - for you to suggest that the media is Clinton-biased, well you must have been living under a rock for the past 4 months.

CLINTON '08

A. Harrison   April 24th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Hillary may be on the same side as Bush but she's not stealing anything. Ignoring Florida and Michigan votes are stealing those votes from the residents of those states.

Who would have thought that in America your vote did not count.

T in Kzoo   April 24th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Honestly CNN, I'm tired of all the "clashing," the "bashing," and the "CNN in the Rumble (oops, I meant election) Center," especially when it's only helping McCain.

Tell the Democrats to stop tearing each other up and focus that energy on McCain like we used to. If this doesn't happen soon, the Democrats will be forever known for snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory.

Dems 08

M.S. Indiana   April 24th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Good move to put HC on the right side, just like Bush

rdog   April 24th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Hillary is soo dog faced

jwrig22   April 24th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

The 2008 Election. Where Obama Happens.

MEGPIE   April 24th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I KNOW HILLIARY IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. VERY FITTING!!!!!!!!!!!!

LISA   April 24th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

This is crazy looking picture!!!

Mike   April 24th, 2008 11:57 am ET

CNN should do a better job of rounding. Using the voting results posted on CNN.com, the margin of victory of Mrs. Clinton is 9.3%; yet CNN rounds this up to 10% (giving Mrs. Clinton that magic "double digit" victory).

CNN, please pay more attention to the news!

meggy   April 24th, 2008 11:56 am ET

because leftist are for the leftist…and america dont need one of them.

dAnnE   April 24th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Am I the only one who thinks this is a little spooky? Interesting, but I don't like.

May   April 24th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Hillary says she is leading in popular votes? First, it is disingenious because IF she wants to count her votes in Florida, then she must count Obama's as well. And if she does, she is behind Obama. Of course, we all know that Florida and Michigan votes don't matter. But Hillary will use them anyway, even though she acknowledged herself that Michican and Florida votes will not count. By the way, who says popular votes will decide the nominee? Nancy Pelosi said it is the total number of delegates that will determine the nominee. Are the Clintons listening? NO! The Clintons are twisting the rules and changing the goal posts in their favor. They are bullying the Democratic Party. And this is because HOWARD DEAN is WEAK and he can't stand firm and decide the conditions for selecting the nominee. I used to like the Clintons, they are crooked and I don't like them anymore. What a couple!

Philip L Marcus   April 24th, 2008 11:54 am ET

This is or fellow Democrats, so Republicans can go get a cup of coffee.

With HRC’s close win in Pennsylvania, it is clear that sentiment for each of she and Obama is about equally split. And it threatens to stay that way into the convention.

That will be a disaster: McCain will win amid the bickering, and he is as bad as Bush on the Iraq War, and worse on half a dozen social, tax and related issues. His being president will finish off the U.S. as a major power.

Therefore, the only way to resolve this mess that I can think of is a compromise between HRC and Obama. And no later than about late May. But neither will yield, as you might expect. Still, what they have to do is form a ticket together. Still, which one at the top? My candidate is Obama, but HRC should be the top of the ticket. This is probably her last good shot at the White House. The deal: HRC for President, Obama for VP in '08 while HRC agrees she will only serve one term and to support Obama robustly in 2012, while he does the same for her in 2008.

Do we have a deal?

Bridgette   April 24th, 2008 11:53 am ET

People stop getting off track. Do you all not see what is going on in this country. When do you ever remeber a major store chain putting a limit on what we buy. The Bush/Cheney has caused America to loose a lot of clout. And now we have three people running for office. Two have said thay they will blow Iran off the face of the earth. Do you not think the rest of the world does not hear that. Remember the whole world is watching this. It means that if Hilary or McCain is President they have already started pushing the world back more. I know everybody thinks America is the most powerful nation in the world if that is the case then why are our financial institutions borrowing money from foreign governments to stay afloat. We are bankrupt people. The tax break for the uber rich has taken alot of money out of America.

Stephy, Groton Connecticut   April 24th, 2008 11:52 am ET

No coincidence that Hillary is on the right side, same side as Bush. Hillary in the white would continue the same dirty politics. She has proved herself to continue the same republican fearmongering, negative ads. Plus the only way she can win now, is if the superdelegates the will of the people just like they did in the previous elections. Or if Florida and Michigan (which broke the rules), surprised! it's florida again!!!!

Clinton and Bush same side (good job Time Magazine). Only this time, the American people will not let their will trashed!!!

JJ   April 24th, 2008 11:52 am ET

May the people on the left win.

An American in Canada   April 24th, 2008 11:51 am ET

HILLARY R. CLINTON IS ON THE RIGHT AND BEING ON THE RIGHT IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO BE;

AS IN THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD!

AS YOU ARE RIGHT!

THE RIGHTEOUS ONE

RIGHT ON!

THE ONLY THE RIGHT IS WRONG IS WHEN YOUR

MENTOR IS WRIGHT!

TEXAN FOR THE NAKED TRUTH!!!   April 24th, 2008 11:48 am ET

IT's DOUBTFUL CNN WILL EVEN POST THIS OR ANYONE READ IT< BUT: If you do read this there is no doubt the candidates are tired. And, I agree they do make mistakes. If all American People will face facts the two candidates CLINTON AND OBAMA are wonderful americans. Their choosing to put themselves through all the ridicule and bad-mouthing we the public seem to want to give them by calling them LIARS IT IS TIME FOR US TO STOP THE NEGATIVES AND PRAISE OUR CANDIDATES OF CHOICE> I personnally wish both the best of luck in the rest of the Campaign. Either one will be a good President. Under the Cinton years of the ninities even under the republican attack we had the best years america has had for the last sixty-five years. No doubt OBAMA can if he can bring about the changes he promises will also be a great President for this country. SO MY POINT-LET'S SEE IF WE CAN STOP WHIPPING UP ON THESE PEOPLE AND LEAVE THE NEGATIZM TO THEIR ATTACK ADS, AFTER ALL THOSE ADS HAVE NOT BEEN ALL THAT BAD. THIS IS POLITICS AND THIS IS WHAT POLITICIANS DO. Never-the-less one way or another whomever wins whether it be OBAMA or CLINTON we Democrats need to stand by our party and vote Democratic., OR DO YOU WANT TO FACE MORE OF THE SAME RISING ECONOMY AND LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT. It is getting out of hand just for a family to buy food, gasoline and other products it takes to support your family. This is fast becoming only a thing the rich can do. This is a republican's goal. GET RIGHT PEOPLE AND PRAISE THESE PEOPLE INSTEAD OF HATE REMARKS. THEY, EITHER ONE OR BOTH TOGETHER COULD BE THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO THIS COUNTRY> From a Texan who is becoming bitter, but one with his eyes open.

tar   April 24th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Senator Clinton again is showing her duplicity. She only with the other democratic nominees decided before the Florida and Michigan Primaries that they would not campaign in those states since they violated Democratic National Party rules and the votes would not count. Now she wants to count the votes since she is losing. Again, we see that Senator Clinton "Word" does not mean Anything.

She wants to make Senator Obama the bad guy with Michigan and Florida now.

I must say that Senator Clinton is the most despicable person, other than President Bush that lives. I wonder how she can stand to look at herself in the mirror. I'm just glad she is not my mother.

tar - Atlanta, Georgia

Jessica   April 24th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Well if the Superdelegates hand this election to Hillary, which is really the only way she can pull it out, it'll be no different than the Supreme Court handing Bush the presidency - once again, the voice of the majority of the voters in this country will have been ignored.

Jack   April 24th, 2008 11:45 am ET

That's horrifying.

Sam   April 24th, 2008 11:42 am ET

I think you guys are forgetting that Hillary and Barack are just fighting for the nomination…not the presidency! The winner still has to go through McCain to become president.Regardless of what has been said that will not be easy.

Jones   April 24th, 2008 11:42 am ET

That picture is sort of weird.

AJ   April 24th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Dale Wise: Are you blind? Clinton biased media? Obama has had a free ride for the entirety of this campaign. God, how I hate the Obamazombies. I have never voted for a republican in my life, but if Obama wins the nomination, I will support McCain and urge all Clinton supporters to do the same. Anything to defeat Obama - he is a disaster waiting to happen. If he is defeated, hopefully he will go and crawl under a rock, never to be seen again, and hopefully he will take his cult of supporters with him!!

Kenneth M   April 24th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Obama in Indiana:
The best way to yank votes from Hillary is going to by play to what the Clintons promised them during Bills term in the office. Point out that he did not deliver, and express how he can certainly deliver. To do this, he will have to get out there and meet the people and do focus groups, research local newspapers, and really get in personal. All great Politicians have moments like these. When Bill Clinton lost the governors race in Arkansas, Gore in 2000, and Regan’s lost to Nixon. It all depends on how they come out of it. Gore got fat and hairy. Clinton and Regan buckled down and came up with a win. What will we say about Obama?

Jacqueline Samms   April 24th, 2008 11:39 am ET

How appropriate, Clinton on the same side as Bush!

rj   April 24th, 2008 11:36 am ET

So, Clinton really won in Pennsylvania by 9.3 not 10 points? Interesting…

lol   April 24th, 2008 11:35 am ET

obama can't carry the big states, senior citizens, or blue collar workers. dnc wake up this guy doesn't stand a chance against mccain if he is the nominee.

ChrisD   April 24th, 2008 11:33 am ET

What a ripoff. I have a subscription to time that I got as a gift; I wish I could give it back. There's some shotty reporting with an obvious pro-Obama slant; which makes sense seeing how they are aligned with CNN.

Frosty   April 24th, 2008 11:29 am ET

For a second, I thought that was a picture of Chelsea Clinton haha. It must have been tough for Chelsea living in California among the beautifuls at Stanford. That may explain why she's reticent and very boring.

Los Angeles, CA

Darryl, Arlrington TX for Obama   April 24th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Why is it that the media has turn to promote negative politics vice inspiration transformational leadershsip that Senator Obama offers?

so telling...   April 24th, 2008 11:27 am ET

…hmmm Hillary on the same side as that no good BUSH!!! The men leading the popular vote on the left… I always thought Hillary was more right than left!!!

eddie n. powellnye   April 24th, 2008 11:27 am ET

THIS IS ABOUT THE BEST LINE OF REASONIG I SEEN DOING THIS ENTIRE DEMS PRIMARY. FOR THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN LISTENING
TO hrc COMMENTS AND WHO SHE HAVE SAT DOWN WITH IN PITTSBURG, PA. THE COVER SAY IT ALL. WE THAT ARE OLD ENOUGH DO REMEMBER THAT HRC WAS A GOLDWATER REPUBLICAN. HER TACTICS CAN BE COMPARED WITH BUSH/GOLDWATER. HER CLAIMS OF EXPERIENCE COMES FORM BEING ON BOTH SIDES. IT IS NO WONDER SHE SAY THAT SHE CAN TAKE WHAT THE REPUBLICAN WILL TRY THIS FALL. ANOTHER OLD SAYING — 'IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE'.

Dale Wise   April 24th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Ha - both Hillary and Bush are on the right side. Very fitting - even though it probably wasn't intentional. Even the Clinton-biased media equates Clinton and Bush in their sub-concious. Hilarious.

Kevin,FL   April 24th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Its Going to be the one on the Right.. which is Hillary Clinton!!

Tricia   April 24th, 2008 11:19 am ET

It should be Obama. He will change Washington, restore dignity to the White House, and trust in the government both here and abroad. Many supporters of Obama will not support Hillary and will vote for McCain for these reasons: they are affluent, well educated and their political choices are founded on ideals and they are unhappy with the way things are done in Washhington. On this issue McCain and Clinton offer the same. Then McCain wants to stay in Iraq while Clinton talks of nuking Iran (she's not very good at science it would seem: could be radiation problems for friendly countries). He's not good on economic matters but for those earning say $100,000 a year his policies may in practical terms be as acceptable as hers. If you are feeling pushed out of the political process by blue collar workers on the one side and the corporations on the other side then you may feel justified in putting self interest first and healthcare issues become far less relevant. Same goes for education and the housing market. Both have said they will tackle climate change. I remember McCain being destroyed by Bush eight years ago so I sort of feel empathy when I see what the Clinton machine is doing to Obama. McCain is probably more honorable than Clinton even if both do have a temper. So that's why McCain will get a lot of the Obama vote and as for the young Obama supporters, they will stay home disillusioned.

Eli   April 24th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I would not believe a thing Times has in a issue. I cancelled my yearly about 3 weeks ago. They have been for O from the beginning. To them the man can do no wrong and if its something they cant smooth over to well they then make an excuse for him. On the other hand Hillary can do no right and if its something they can not make look bad they make a joke of it.

colorado   April 24th, 2008 11:17 am ET

ick! merging algers' pic with bush makes me ill. nobama and hillbilly isn't any better. mccain has this election tied up neat as a pin.

D's Opinion   April 24th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Who to be president. Will the wills of men choose the right person based on the just and the right sentiment, or will the emotional vote come into play.

It just seems to me that issues never ever really win election at least the issues that really count sure that do count, sure one has to sound like one know what one is talking about, thats the bear minimum that is expected, to effect policies of change for the good of everyone.

However the one thing that normally tips it in favor of the elected, is that underlying demonstration of determination to lead at what ever the cost, that sense of forthrightness, commitment and the strength that just radiates form a leader. Its who can deliver the expected issues with the most commitment, unwavering commitment and strength capable of leading the free world. People will elect the one based on these criteria no matter the time, or the now and then.

I must add, the frightening thing is if Bush could do it, so can anyone else.

The Young & Educated for Obama   April 24th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Now this is a TRUE representation of whats really going on!
Gore on the left - Democrat. Bush on the right - Republican.
Obama on the left - Democrat. Hillary on the right - Republican!
THIS IS THE SAD TRUTH!
True Democrats Vote Obama!

Dirty South   April 24th, 2008 11:11 am ET

As well said the media does play a big part getting people tp believe things that are and should not be said. Now it is up to the candiates to see how the media has played them and try to walk a chalk line to show that hey are better than what the media expect them to be.

It is sad to say that the media is praising Mrs. Clinton and at the same time tearing her down. Hillary needs to take a closer look at who and what she and her friends say among the media and the people in general. There are a lot of eyes and ears listening to everything that is being said.

My advice to Hillary is to stop being negative on the campaign and get Bill to do the same. This should be a campaign that will go down in history but not with the nasty tactics to win,

The media has already spoken on how they seek out information and use it for their own political spin.

Susan MO   April 24th, 2008 11:09 am ET

One word -disgusting

RFP   April 24th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Freaky pictures…

tony   April 24th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Will someone please explain how 92% of African Americans voting for an African American candidate does not make this primary about race?

Bitter Woman in NYC   April 24th, 2008 11:03 am ET

At this stage, the best way to go is to have them just run together… This is getting nuts and exhausting

Obama for President of the United States of America

Kristen   April 24th, 2008 11:03 am ET

God, that is just weird looking and not particularly flattering towards Hillary.

Ron, TX   April 24th, 2008 11:02 am ET

At least they correctly nailed the Republican half (Hillary)

gerald strother   April 24th, 2008 10:58 am ET

How about the will of the people pick one ??

Unshrub   April 24th, 2008 10:58 am ET

New campaign slogan;

What do Hillary and the Republican Party have in common?

They both don't want Obama to win North Carolina. Why? Because they both know Obama will be harder to beat in the general election.

Think about this Clinton Cult followers, why would the Republicans try to get Obama to lose in North Carolina. They are not doing it to help Hillary.

female grad student, NYC   April 24th, 2008 10:58 am ET

The cover of time reminds me that the democratic party is the "Equal Opportunity For All" party and I'm proud to be part of it! Just look at how different out candidates are - if you made the same photo with McCain and Huckabee, it would look like one person instead of two combined.
GO DEMOCRATS!

jj   April 24th, 2008 10:58 am ET

best ticket would be Clinton/Obama, all of the dems would probably vote for the dems, . If it's Obama/Clinton, I'm not so sure it would be the same. For some reason, people are thinking that Obama is illusive on answers, doesn't like being questioned. He could learn a lot in the #2 spot but I think people are leary of him for the #1 spot. Maybe next time once there is more known about him.

Roger   April 24th, 2008 10:57 am ET

These are just disturbing pictures.

rabblerouser   April 24th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Everyone knows that Bush illegally stole the election from Al Gore. But no one did anything. Will this democratic nomination that refuses to count the votes from FL and MI illegally install Obama as their annointed and rightful heir? If this happens, then a lot of people feel the Democrats are just plain stupid and don't deserve to be in power.

Jack, Michigan   April 24th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I'm from Michigan. The blatantly misleading claim by Senator Clinton that she is ahead in the popular vote by counting results in an unsanctioned contest in Michigan where Obama wasn't even on the ballot is yet another example of how disingenuous she is. I voted in the Democratic primary in MIchigan, and I voted uncommitted because I am an Obama supporter. I was told at the polling station that if I wrote Obama's name in that my ballot would not be counted. Hillary Clinton is an experienced liar. Bill Clinton is an experienced liar. We can't have a president who deliberately misleads the American public for personal gain.

paul oregon   April 24th, 2008 10:55 am ET

there can only be one and that would be mr. obama. if the dnc, and
super delegates have a honest election. i thought there was 50states in the u.s. not just the big 5

Catherine Bridges   April 24th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I hear some people saying that Obama is too damaged to win in the general election. I believe the only people saying this are the Hillary & McCain backers. They were on t.v. saying why can he not just take her out? Well if it was not for the so called "debate" he would have. I mean after all the negative commints thrown his way in Pennsylvania he was still able to close that gap. That shows me how strong a canidate he really is.

Concerned Democrat   April 24th, 2008 10:51 am ET

This is sad. As a democrat, we are fighting a civil was amongst ourselves. Bigotry, and pure hate are fueling the majority of fights between Obama and Clinton supporters. We will eventually loose to McCain if this keeps up.

joyce   April 24th, 2008 10:51 am ET

barack all the way

Lucas Hart   April 24th, 2008 10:50 am ET

America is Obliterating Obama! He is toast!

The One to beat the McCainers is Hillary with the people.

It was funny to watch CNN saying that PA election result was "too close to call". Hehehehh…

Amy from Michigan   April 24th, 2008 10:49 am ET

And that one is Barack Obama. Doesn't anyone actually remember the Clinton years? The scandals, the gridlock,? If you think Republicans will be willing to work with Hillary as president, you're delusional. We will be just where we are now-locked in gridlock, moving nowhere, ignored by our elected officials. While Hillary parties in the White House with her Hollywood friends and lobbyists, we'll be taking on second and third jobs to pay for our gas and our food. Please, Indiana and North Carolina, give us hope, give us a bright future, give us Obama as president!

katharine ryan New York New York   April 24th, 2008 10:49 am ET

The two Democratic candidates are so close — why won't HE drop out? He is hurting the party by staying in. Who wants him anyway with his contacts to the Weather Underground? CHANGE? HA! The Weather Underground was THIRTY years ago and HE hasn't managed to move on?

don from Canada   April 24th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Do you need to ask? Its the one that does not slither like a snake, the one that does not mud sling, the one that does not lie constantly, the one that has integrity, the one that has morals and values - Barack Obama

Alice   April 24th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Touche. Obama needs to "maneuver his way through the gutter" into which Hillary has dragged this campaign. The very same gutter that gave us 8 years of George W. Bush. Hillary - like W — plays well in gutter politics.

Watch out America!

Carl LaFerney   April 24th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Aww how cute… they steal an idea from the NBA playoffs advertisement. I hope they sue Time…

Great   April 24th, 2008 10:45 am ET

May the left win!

Charlotte   April 24th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Then and now is where women have always been. We, the over sixty females, are guilty of creating this mess. We went to work to make a better life for ourselves and our children. We worked for less pay than our male counterparts. We saw promotions based on gender rather than ability. We worked 8 or more hours per day and still had all the housework to do. We wanted our own car. We wanted our own money. We wanted to be more than the Mrs. Cleavers of the world. We did it all, and tried to teach our boys that it is ok to help around the house. You are still a man if you change a diaper. You are still a man if you help your wife clean house. The male EGO is very fragile. They have more muscles then we do, but we know how to use what we do have to the best advantage. Physically, they are the stronger of the sexes. The age of modern conviences makes muscle less important then it once were. We are finally at a time when women can do it all with relative ease. The male EGO is still very fragile and makes them resent the success of the female gender. Sorry boys, were here to stay. Hillary all the way….

Jamaal Kansas   April 24th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Barack is going to win hands down Barack is the Best to bring this Country together and He will change washington.

Jean Goodwoman   April 24th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Those of us with like minds…Keep donating:

You can mail your contribution, made out to "Hillary Clinton for President," to the following address:

Hillary Clinton for President
4420 N. Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22203

Sharon Minnesota   April 24th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Ugly picture! Please don't tell me this is going to print. Hillary doesn't deserve that.

@americans   April 24th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Yes, There Can Only Be One - Barack Obama - The Teflon Candidate!

OBAMA '08!

After further review,Texas   April 24th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Both are two-faced liars.

California Voter   April 24th, 2008 10:35 am ET

GO HILLARY!

Seth   April 24th, 2008 10:35 am ET

This cover won't be appropriate until Hillary starts suing the DNC over Obama's nomination.

You doubt that will happen? Don't. She's a lunatic.

CGB from Jamaica   April 24th, 2008 10:34 am ET

There can only be one, and we all know who the one is, its OBAMA.

Why is Hillary destroying the party, KNOWINGLY she just cannot win. why is she supplying the Republicans with ammunitions. I guess she have the best interest of the party at heart. yea right!!!!

A day that Obama is missing from the stump is like a week that he is being missed for. No worries Obama, your supporters are some of the most loyal supporters in this 21st century.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!

Cammi317   April 24th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Now those are some scary looking photos…….

Skywalker   April 24th, 2008 10:32 am ET

No this is clearly inspired/copied from recent NBA playoffs commercial. Pls CNN check the fact in advance.

RealityKing   April 24th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Time Magazine is another has been, like the NYTimes. It's content now requires it be taken with a grain of political salt. Sadly, another victim of biased journalism pushing the progressive agenda. It too will fold soon, time is working against it..

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 24th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Amazing. Back in 2000 I was so hopeful, and then the elections were stolen. Who will be courageous enough to put forth a bill to get rid of the Electoral college? Its time to move into the future.

BITTER AND FOR OBAMA   April 24th, 2008 10:28 am ET

AND THE WINNER IS BARACK
THE LOSER HILLARY

Tino   April 24th, 2008 10:27 am ET

He is the one we have been waiting for.

Obama 08 & 12

Di   April 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

HILLARY is the only candidate with all the credentials to become PRESIDENT! More debates will prove what I'm saying, because Obama and McCain are not experienced enough and yes, she is!
!!!GO HILLARY!!!

momma obama   April 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

The Winner is Senator Obama…………….NOW & THEN & WILL

Grif   April 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

That's Right! And she is on the same Side..

Grif   April 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

That

briggette duque   April 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

WHAT ARE THE SUPER DELIGATES WAITING FOR??? IS THERE ANY WAY SHE CAN WIN THE POPULAR VOTE???NO.NO.NO…… ARE THEY WAITING FOR HER TO DESTROY OBAMA SO MCCAIN HAS AN ADVANTAGE????

Peter   April 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

. . . It all boils down to one simple game rule. The player with the most points wins the game. How hard is that?

Rebecca   April 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

What does the United States call other countries who change their rules in the middle of an election to favor a particular canidate. Corrupt. That is exactly what Hillary Clinton and her team want to do. Change the rules in the middle of an election. According to the official rules this election is finished and Obama is the winner. Therefore, no more need for another debate so they can team up on Obama 3 to 1 again.

I know Hillary won't quit until she is knocked out all the way, so Obama please knock her out. Give her a good solid knock out punch that lands her sprawling on the ground. Then give her a couple of good kicks to make sure she doesn't get back up. We're getting sick of her and her buddies nasty mouths.

Delaware   April 24th, 2008 10:20 am ET

People come on! This is almost the end of the 21st century and you have not over this nonsense yet. America if you did not know is a country that is compose of many races of people and I do not think there is a single one of us that is more American than others.
Hillary Clinton is exaggerating her experience and her trip to Bosnia by putting more than there was to the story. At 60 there is no way you can lose your memory unless your brain is dead. These are all lies; there was no snipers fire.
Anyway what is the trade deal with Columbia is all about. You cannot go and have trade deal with country that does fallow US policies. What is the next trade deal for Clinton? May be Iran, Cuba, Libya, Syria, Sudan, or communist Korea.

Robert in Toronto,ON   April 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

…and that one will be Barack Obama!

Good spin by TIME magazine though

SLO Bear   April 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

For the present and future good of our country, it really must be Obama–courage, Superdelegates, courage.

briggette duque   April 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

the super deligates are waiting fir what????? for hilary to enialate the democratic party. hasn't OBAMA WON THE POPULAR VOTEE?????

Ben   April 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Just once I hope the money powers don't give us the choice between two candidates they own! They own McCain and Hillary! They don't care which one gets elected.It does worry them to let some upstart they can't buy become president.
Wow, they might not be able to start profitable wars{for them, not us}
They might not be able to raise gasoline prices to drive us{not them}
into a desperate economic position.
If you are a racist and will not vote for Obama because his skin is darker than yours, and if there is enough of you out there, then whomever you vote for , you are voting to keep the money power safe
in the hands of their hired lackeys.

Jenna, NY   April 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hillary looks scarier than usual.

PA   April 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Americans claim that they want change in Washington. They claim that they want the stupid fighting to stop in Washington and for the issues to finally be addressed. We have been waiting for health care reform, we have been waiting for global warming to be taken seriously, we have been waiting for social sercurity reform. NOW IS THE TIME!!!!!!!!! We need to end the party fighting and finally elect a President who will work for us!!

Hillary is more of the same - more scandals, more fighting instead of solving, more Washington politics as usual.

Obama is change!! He is really what he claims to be. Look at how he has tried to talk about the issues in this campaign. He has not lied - like Hillary and he has not made personal attacks on HIllary and we all know there are plenty of things in Hillary's past that he has chosen not to bring into this campaign.

Obama 2008!!!!!!! NOW IS THE TIME!!! Support him in anyway that you can!

fred   April 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

GO HILLARY!!

YES YOU WILL!!!

AJ, Philly   April 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Yeah, I get that impression to TIME magazine, that a Democrat and Republican presidential battle is being waged now. It is by no accident that TIME magazine emphasizes the left side and the right side of the face. Obama is the Democrat and Hillary is the Republican, just Gore is the Democrat and Bush is the Republican.

Obama in 08!

clinton   April 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

TIME FOR HILLARY CLINTON

Dissappointed American   April 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Yeah i like the mag covers . When you look at them it has the democrats on the left with Obama and Gore . Then it has the republicans on the right with Hillary and Bush . Great cover lol .

It's true all Hillary is a converted democrat . If anyone didn't know she was a republican at first when she worked for Barry Goldwater back in the day . She only became a democrat when she met Bill . My mother always told me a tiger never loses it's stripes . Once a republican always a republican . Hillary go away you are destroying our party for your own personal gain .

Go Obama 08 !!!!!!!!!

Marivi   April 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

There can only be one…

and that's

HILLARY'08

Kris from AZ   April 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

America had been robbed by the supreme court on deciding Bush to be the president in 2000. Never before had a court ever made a decision like that. You think that would have been enough for poeple to keep Bush in office 1 term. I dont get it. That did disgust me. Barack and Hllary are definitly a HISTORY making event. I am just sad it has taken this long but Democrats are pressed on their choice. Totally understand. I am an Obama supporter but once the Primary is over I am a supporter of the Democrat this is the choosen one. I HOPE DEMOCRATS JOIN ME ON MAKING THIS A VICTORIOUS GENERAL ELECTION. WE NEED TO UNIFY AND PUT PETTY DIFFERENCES IN OUR NOMINEES ASIDE TO GET TO A BIGGER PICTURE AND GET AMERICA BACK ON TRACK. :-)

Yes we can!   April 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

sorry, the one on the right has and may steal the election

Yes we can!   April 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

is this a sign, the one's on the left are the one that was suppose to be president and the one's the left will steal the election.

Susan MO   April 24th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Funny. We need a good laugh.

Strongely for Hillary Clinton :)

Why?

She is the most experienced, has a sense of humor, and is a fighter. She is for the people. Unfornately, Obama is not, or he would not have made the bitter, rude remarks to the people of Pennaylvania. We do not need a president who slams the Americans.

Again, a good laugh :)

Clinton 08

Nita   April 24th, 2008 10:08 am ET

And just like they stole election from Gore they'll steal it from Obama too…..

vary   April 24th, 2008 10:04 am ET

What a bunch of crap!

Tanya K   April 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

That is about right. In order for a Democratic President to take the White House the two of them will have to share a ticket. I will vote Democrat what ever the outcome may be.

Curliss   April 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton regained her lead in presidential primary popular votes with her victory in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary April 22.

CNN's state-by-state count gives Clinton 15,209,894 votes and Obama 15,177,727 votes in all primaries conducted through April 22. The counts do not include caucus votes since some of the caucuses are not open to all voters and the number of eligible voters varies with each state

Dan in CO   April 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Both Bush and Gore have aged horribly over the past eight years…especially the latter.

Tamika   April 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Why isnt CNN(the most watched news channel in my opinon)covering where Mr. and Mrs. Clinton are going to be tomarrow and why? Are you afraid of them like everyone else is..why isnt anyone covering "The Hillary Movie".. if this were Obama.. it would be OVER!!!!! you all should be ashamed of yourself as journalists…I am sure you wont be posting this!..people go to you tube and see the movie(full)for yourselves and wake up!!!!.. google Clinton V Paul (California April 25th 2008)…

If i get this posted it would be a miracle…and then you'd remain my MOST watched news channel(maybe)

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