April 25, 2008
Posted: 12:00 PM ET

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(CNN) – Barack Obama’s campaign manager David Plouffe suggested Friday that racists voting in November’s general election would probably choose John McCain regardless of who the democratic candidate is.

Asked by National Journal's Linda Douglass if race would be a problem for Obama in the general election, Plouffe responded: “We really don't think so. I mean the vast, vast majority of voters who would not vote for Barack Obama in November based on race are probably firmly in John McCain's camp already.”

Plouffe also discussed a possible divide within the Democratic Party after the nominating process ends. “The lion's share of Democrats are going to be supporting the Democratic nominee,” he said.

A crucial asset to Obama’s campaign in recent contests has been his ability to register new voters and get them to the polls. Plouffe told Douglass that if Obama is the Democratic nominee, “[The campaign’s] ability to register new voters is going to be a very important piece of the puzzle.”

Plouffe's comments come the same day the Obama campaign announced an ambitious, 50-state voter registration program designed to boost Democratic registration – already reaching record levels in many states – with an eye towards November.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


White/female/age 55/Texan   April 25th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

He said if a person was a racist (and he meant a white racist) they would probably vote for McCain anyway, because, duh, McCain is white. He DID NOT say if a person does not vote for Obama they are a racist. Do you get the difference???? Sheesh. It's called reading comprehension.

Obama '08 ~ Can't Wait.

Mike H.   April 25th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

This looks like yet another instance of the Obama campaign playing the race card by impuning the motives of whites who prefer Clinton. I suppose the Obama folks want us to think that the 90% of blacks voting for their man are all thoughtful, sophisticated voters without a touch of racism.

Charles   April 25th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

This is why I am concerned about the GE. We have two capable individuals that we can have as President. Who would have thought that in 2008 a women and a AA male would be the last standing for the position of the United States. Yes I am an AA male who supported Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. But instead we see both camps blooding up each.

We need to come together. It can be said that women are voting for Hillary cause she is a women and Barack Obama cause he is AA, But the fact remains if we don’t come together once the primary season is over then we have no one to blame if the White House is turned over to John McCain. With the economy being what it is, many won’t have health insurance, jobs, a good education for our kids, and our young adults won’t be able to go to college. Not everyone is born with money. People of all races need a education that will enable them to care for themselves. We have a war that is costing billions of dollars and lives every day. Is this what we want as Democrats? Then if it is then go vote for McCain if your Democratic candidate doesn’t get the nod. But then don’t complain. It would be your fault that your life is not what you wanted. Both candidates’ policies are similar.

Hillary All The WAY!   April 25th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Reading Comments that Barack has show Honesty, Intergrity, and the like, is like saying he shows love, you don't know these things as fact, you can't see it, but you are so certain of it. I think this is the main arguement of Hillary supports. Hillary doesn't have to convince you with her words that she has these things, but you only have to look at her voting record and it indicates who she she is.

I think that what the Democrat Base, which support Hillary is trying to indicate to the Obama Followers who are new to politics and don't understand this games get played ever four years. Whoever wins youmay be in for a shocvk four years from now, when this all repeats itself with a new person running for the office and promise great thing!

One last point, what Barack Obama wants, so does Hillary Clinton, she just doesn't feel the need to repeat over and over, because her record show it.

trellskig   April 25th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

To all the biased, puppets of Lembaugh (republicans turned democrates) at the last minute to vote for Clinton to screw up the Democratic party, I say shame on you and McCane will not win and you will have to vote Democrate in November because you will not be able to switch back to the Repulican party in November…hahaha

Peter   April 25th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Barack Obama’s campaign manager David Plouffe suggested Friday that racists voting in November’s general election would probably choose John McCain.
Mr. Plouffe you forgot Florida and Michigan voters and others democratic since you gave up these States not including in the process of having their voice heard.
Mr. Plouffe who is playing the race card?
Talk about your candidate, Hillary did not play the race card she include and speak to all Americans.
Hillary 08

scooby   April 25th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Implying that any non-black person who votes for McCain is racist is the epitome of the use of the Race Card - Maybe he would like OJ to be Obama's running mate?

mitch from ark.   April 25th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

less than 25% of people are happy with our current government.the clintons and mccains have been a part of that for decades ,now.

Venus   April 25th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Thank you David for setting the record!

This crap about slicing and dicing race is another joke being put out to all news media by the Clintons!

If you study the polls - and look at people attending Obama's speeches -and all the states he has won and people voting for Obama there are many whites.

Also - Obama is going to win this race and the general election not by black voters———– but by all voters who will vote for him!

There's more train-cars being add every day for people who jump off Hillary's sinking ship as the clock ticks..

Let us know! We'll throw you a life vest - just put it around your chest - grab our hands as we roll forward to a better land!

Seattle Voter   April 25th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

David Plouffe's should be worried. I'm not white but come November, caucasians will support their own and other ethnic groups. Simply because other ethnic groups are still scared of black man.

Jessica   April 25th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

This is absolutely ridiculous! Thanks for trying to throw all the of the racist in the Republican pool. I have seen more racism come from the Dems in this primary than ever, and this is just more of the same.

WOW   April 25th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The hard core racist probably won't vote. That does take some intelligence and they have proven they lack that.

Elisabeth   April 25th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Obama has reached his summit of support… the black and youth vote has carried him as far as he can go… He needs the base to put him over the top. Obama can´t win the Presidency.

Seattle Voter   April 25th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Theresa from Canada, I experienced more discrimination in your country than in the US. That's why I stop coming to your country long ago because I would rather spend my green buck to Seattle.

Elizabeth M   April 25th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

It seems to be taken for granted that Hillary is the one that always really has to pull the upset, and she does. We still need to look at Florida and Michigan, the forgotten votes. The DNC needs to do something fast of they will vote for the Republicans. Hillary will pull another upset, and then what. What will be the next step, will the Super Delegates have the guts to do what is right? Time will tell.

GS   April 25th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Well, they better worry, because THEY STARTED the RACE CARD!

Now, because it backfired, they're trying to put another spin to it. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

One word…. DELUSIONAL!

They should worry, because now OBAMA is the BLACK CANDIDATE.
They should worry because Rev. Wright has exposed Obama's inner truth… that he is, above all, a politician. And he will say and do whatever it takes to get elected.
They should worry, because White People will hesitate to vote for him.
They should worry, because he cannot win the national election.
They should worry because the DNC craves the presidency.
They should worry because this NEGATES his "HOPE" message as pure RHETORIC.
They should worry because if 99% of BLACKS vote for him in NC, it will prove he cannot be a "uniter".
They should worry IF they're depending on college kids & young people under 30 to carry their candidacy… because… they may forget to vote on the right day, or may be too hung over.

Kris from Arizona   April 25th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I think I heard that admitted racists are about 7%of the population. Altho I am not sure if that is only white figures. But, it should be a wash in the end. Really nothing to worry about as for as that goes. I think it will be a great general and people will see how great of a president Obama can be.

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or hillary if somehow she makes it. DEMS UNITE EITHER WAY..PLEASE!

barry carter   April 25th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

if the democratic leadership continues to push senator obama to the nomination. they wll be helping Senator McCain get to the white house. Pa, Oh, Fl & MI -i predict 2 of the 4 will defect and go to McCain. Why does Reid want the superdelegates to weigh in without first counting Fl and MI…with this path the democrats are sure to loose the while house. Hillary is the only reasonable choice. There will be much more on the Rev Wright…

George2   April 25th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If Clinton whistles race she would be called an awful racist. Obama is a racist all the time. He is using his own skin to get supporters. Nobody is talking about gender.

Jon   April 25th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

No, the true racism is with African American voters who over 80% of the time have chosen Obama thus far.

That is true racism, and just because it's black voters who are racist doesn't mean it is not real!

Debra, MO   April 25th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

@ Sharon, why is it a problem now who blacks vote for? No one questioned it in any other election. Get over yourself!!!

LeeRoy, Nottingham (UK)   April 25th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

It's the Obama camp which benefits from the racial vote (all the blacks vote for him) and not the Clinton camp because if all the whites voted for Clinton, she would have already won the nomination.

EXCUSE ME!!!   April 25th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Oh Get A LIFE!!! where the hell do you get off with such adolecent statements. Go Blog with the kids.

Brian (in PA)   April 25th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

So tell me again who is playing the race card? Seems pretty apparent from Obama’s campaign manager David Plouffe's comments that he is the one who is playing the race card. He is also the one who cried that Bill Clinton is a racist. I think the fog around the Obama campaign is lifting and we are beginning to see that the politics of "change" is nothing more than illusion.

Vacman   April 25th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

This message is for Sharon Minnesota:

Just because Obama is winning 90% of the black vote doesn't mean that all African Americans are voting for him because he's African American!! Maybe it's because he has more leadership qualities than McCain & Hillary and conducts his campaign better than Hillary! I guess Hillary's not winning over 60% of the white women over 50!! Two can play the numbers game!!

theresa canada   April 25th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Im a canadian and I love my country, but right now i wish I was an American so I could vote for Obama!!! So come on guys , work something out, someday we will be one county, anyway!!

Montana is Obama Country   April 25th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

as an Independent- I am voting for Barack based on character, substance and HONESTY..

Please remember this is not just two party country. Independent voters will make a difference.

Yes… We.. Can…

mjaber   April 25th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Obama will go all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama '08

Claude Albert   April 25th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is so desparate she will do anything to win. If she can't win then she will not let anyone win but McCain.

yem   April 25th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obama will win. The Clintons have to go now .She will not get the nomination and she is making it very difficult for obama.As for president clinton, he is out of his mind.

Lisa   April 25th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I was trying to find an Obama news article on the campaign and issues. But, since I could not find a worthy article, I thought I would make a comment here. I can think of a thousand things about Obama… every place he's been, his family, everything but the name of his daughter's new dog that they will recieve once their daddy is elected president. It is really sad that I have lived in Arizona all my life and I know nothing but scandals about Mccain. Maybe, we need to know more about Mccain. Obama 08

Willam from Texas   April 25th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

You know what they say, "Life is what happens when you're busy making plans". Sp make your plans David, put them in a safe and in 2016, you can pull them out and apply them then.

Kathy, Texas   April 25th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

"Barack Obama’s campaign manager David Plouffe suggested Friday that racists voting in November’s general election would probably choose John McCain regardless of who the democratic candidate is."

So…if Obama loses, you already have stated the reason. It can't be because people don't trust the man. Nooooooooooo. It's a race thing. According to Plouffe, the ONLY reason that Obama would not get the nomination is because Obama is black. Is the gas free with this guilt trip?

Give me a break.

Nick - Arlington, VA   April 25th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Sharon Minnesota - you seem to be making the argument that many others have tried to make and that is "well, 90% of blacks voting for Obama is racist." That isn't racism….and if it is, well wouldn't 60%+ of women picking Hillary be sexism? No, its identifying with someone - as your own race or gender - not being a racist. Plus I doubt all women or blacks vote for Hillary or Barack respectively because of that. As you have pointed out. Furthermore, when this race began, Hillary and Obama split the black vote in the polls.

Get Real   April 25th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I am so tired of people saying black are voting for Barack because they are racist. It would be true if they hadn't been voting for white candidates their entire lives. Now that they vote for a AA candidate their racist. They were not racist when they voted for Bill Clinton. It is obvious that the so called democratic party is turning their back on the AA because they are not voting for Hillary. I wish we all could kill the race issue. That goes for whites and AA. It doesn't help that people are coming out saying that there are just some people who wont vote for a black man. Everyone is using race because it is an issue. We as Americans need to get past it and come together.

katrinka   April 25th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Mr. Plouffe and all Dem supporters will be slapped in the face with the election of McCain come November. There is simply no way the people of this country -be they neocons, or liberal - will choose a black man, or a woman, over a white man. I hope I am proved wrong, but I don't think that will happen. The Dems felt they would win the general election no matter who they put up, so they've backed two unorthodox candidates and have destroyed any chance of a Dem administration in November. It's a shame, but they really blew it.

WHITE WOMAN   April 25th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Hillary is a liar and doesn't care about anyone but herself (and maybe others with the last name "Clinton".

David Plouffe is right - racists are probably sexist too and therefore are most likely already in McCain's camp anyway.

And if you're going to talk about blacks voting for Obama, you can't leave out old women for Hillary…it's not a one-sided situation, so all HRC supporters should stop making it sound like one…

Laura PA   April 25th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

So Sharon when Barack Obama is the Democratic Nominee are you going to support him???

Debbie, NJ   April 25th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

This election didn't start off with blacks preferring Obama. But thanks to CNN and other news medias for inferring that whites won't vote for Obama because he is black. Have you ever thought that by doing this that you would incite blacks to not vote for Hillary because she is white. This racism thing does go both ways.

Obama 4 life   April 25th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Sharon from Minnesota,

Blacks have been kept away for that long from the most prestigious public office position in this country, now they got a chance with Sen. Obama to come that close therefore it's normal they would get excited about it….it does not take a college degree to understand that. This is what one might call " Proud" , coming from slavery to run the Precidency.

DefinitelyDem   April 25th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

….and Sharon, it's CRISES, not crisis's

Rose   April 25th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Race will most certainly be an issue in the general election if Obama is the nominee. It is an even bigger issue in the primaries, look at the predictions when a state votes, the black areas are ALWAYS predicted to vote for Obama. Sharon in Minnesota is right, racism does run both ways, the Obama people need to remember that.

Jimmy J Sanborn   April 25th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Now I have heard it all. If you are Democrat and do not vote for Obama this means you are racist. I am not racist and I am a Democrat, and this is exactly why I will not vote for Obama.

More of Obama's Negative campaigning.

No Way to Obama 2008

DefinitelyDem   April 25th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Sharon, I've seen your posts, and you're supporting Hillary because she's got girly parts. The only person who isn't convinced of your hypocritical reasoning is YOU.

Clinton or McCain, but NEVER obama   April 25th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Hillary supporters will not vote for obama. Don't you people understand we don't think he's fit to be president of this country.
Really, what does it take for you people to understand Hillary's supporters WILL NOT vote for obama and it makes no difference what she says. Obama is the very last thing this country needs.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 25th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

The lions share of Democrats left will be voting.

But how many are leaving the party because of the insanely leftist agenda and the two unqualified candidates–and let's not forget Mr. Dean the head nut case.

Debby   April 25th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

What planet is Plouffe reporting from. There were record number of newly registered voters in PA and Obama still lost the state by double digits.

SPQR753   April 25th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

If David Plouffe really thinks that ""…the vast, vast majority of voters who would not vote for Barack Obama in November based on race are probably firmly in John McCain's camp already…"" he has probably been living on the Moon or on Mars or in between.

Keep on dreaming Dave!!!!

Grif   April 25th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

The Majority of the Black Nation, in America has turned their back on the Other two Partisipants of the Whole Election. So Where is the Racial Equality. You have the Bias on you're side. And now you wonder why the White Majority dont want you as their President..

McCain Sucks   April 25th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I can't wait to see the GOP walls crumble down like the Twin Towers they failed to defend!

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 25th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I agree most of the ones that are voting for Mccain are doing so because of racist upbringings, it is implanted in them and there is nothing that can be said to change them, they are hopeless in this world of fear!!! So move on to those that can still be reached such as the young people that may have older people living in fear, but have somehow managed to overcome mostly due to exposure to others different than themselves.

The fact that they say they will not vote for Obama is not a big thing because there are just as many if not more that are set on not voting got Hillary, but not because of her race, but because of who she is as a person, THIS WOMAN IS A CORRUPT PERSON. PERIOD!!!! John McCain is just too old and out dated for most.

Many of Obama's supporters are black and used to voting tor a white person, that's been their only chose. and if Obama's skin color is the only factor that leads them to vote for him Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Shirley Chssmone would have already been elected president. It is because we KNOW Obama to be different than all of these, we're voting for him for the same reasons whites are WE BELIEVE HIM TO BE GOOD FOR ALL AMERICANS AND OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS!!!!!

NickSanDiego   April 25th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Sharon in Minnesota!

No need to deny it. It is NOT the fact. Blacks were in the CLINTON Camp before they Clintons went all ROVIAN on them.

Get your facts straight.

Nicknas   April 25th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Barack Obama’s campaign manager David Plouffe suggested Friday that racists voting in November’s general election would probably choose John McCain regardless of who the democratic candidate is.

Just likr they will vote for ANYONE (Hillary) but Obama now. It is a shame that she brags so much about her Supporters when she KNOWS this is a factor. But desperate people like her will take ANY support she can get.

Lisa Roos   April 25th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Wow Sharon how can you say black voters are ONLY choosing Obama because of race? Maybe they truly like his policies and character. Maybe they like Obama and Clinton equally and his race is just one extra thing on top. How would you like it if I said whites ONLY like Clinton because she is white? Ludicrous.

RealityKing   April 25th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Racism is already a BIG part of the DNC nomination process.

And we all know David Plouffe would be speaking out of the other side of his face if 90% of whites were voting for a candidate of the same color..

Allison/PA   April 25th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

In American we will never avoid racism. Blacks are not choosing race over the important issues. We are proud because the first time in he American political history a black man is recognized as having character and not anger. Barack Obama is a good man who has the abilty to united this country. He got this far in the race because of all people, black, white, latino, asian etc. He is the only one in this race who has the ability to see both sides of racism that is why he is doing so well. Barack Obama is the next President of the United States of America.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 25th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Sharon in Minnesota, where were you when Bill Clinton was campaigning for president? You probably need to re-examine your statement, because it is 100% wrong.

b-liberal   April 25th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

More Obama double talk. When he says he is not worried about race he means the opposite of course, that he is DEPENDING on race. They have played the race card since day 1.

Double talk guide:
not worried about race = counting on race
I meant to lose PA = I tried to win PA
I want change the dynasties = Kennedy dynasty OK to endorse me
"change" = same big lobby, back door, big money, nasty negative
reach out all = block revotes of FL and MI
(you get the idea)

Keep fighting this stuff Hillary - stay strong.

Dick Van Dyk   April 25th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

As I remember the Kennedy-Nixon campaign, the same red neck demagogues repeatedly stated that the Pope would create a second "Vatican" in the White House if a Roman Catholic was elected. Since that campaign, about 30% percent to 40% of registered voters will vote Republican even if the worst possible individual is nominated. Since I started voting in 1964, I have always voted for the individual, and not the party. I am interested in the big picture, the major issues today, not 46 minutes of crap presented by ABC's George and Tom' s dog and pony show last week. I have never missed an election and I don't wear a flag pin. I am a veteran, member of the American Legion, and frankly, where was George and Tom's flag pin, and Hillary's flag pin? $4.00/gal gas going to $5.00/gal and Tom and George talk about a flag pin. Stupid!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 25th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Of course, not. Why should they worry? Sen. Obama is well ahead of fear-mongering Hillary. Her ads just like the ones the RNC will use, actually the RNC is taking notes.

I am praying that Sen. Obama will prevail, regardless of all the attacks from the LEFT and the RIGHT…….. we, the American people, can be fair.

Come on Indiana, North Carolina, Oregon, Montana…. Puerto Rico, West Virginia……. VOTE FOR CHANGE!!

If not for change tell McCain & Hillary by not voting for either one that their VOTE FOR THE WAR WAS A MISTAKE THAT WILL COST THEM , not just our poor troops and their families!

mama4obama   April 25th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Sharon of Minnesota….

Has it ever occured to you that they are basing their vote on credibility and not race?

Im a 32-year-old white mother of 2 that is all for equality….and when I say equality that means race, gender and any other BS you guys want to throw in that sink. I said it before and I will say it again, Barack got my vote because he has shown character, integrity, honesty and that he is human.

I wish I could say the same about Hillary, but the only feelings I get from her is an upset stomach. She has been corroded by the powers in Washington. There is no hope left for her…she has made that clear.

Its time for CHANGE.

BARACK THE HOUSE BABY!!!!!

OBAMA 08

Obama 08   April 25th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Sharon, where African Americans racist when they voted for Clinton, or Gore or Kerry?

Mike   April 25th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

He should be… it is causing major problems in the primary among democrats… just wait until you add the conservative republicans!!!

Uncle Sam   April 25th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

It appears that some have yet to realize that one can support another candidate than Sen. Obama and not be a racist.

Obama? No!   April 25th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I totally agree with Sharon Minnesota!

Your idea is 100% correct !

Hillary 08

Agatha, Martha's Vineyard   April 25th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

African Americans, like all the other races, are voting for the best candidate, just as they voted for white candidates in the last elections, and just like other groups are voting for the best candidate in this election, which happens to be Senator Obama.

Obama 08.

gary   April 25th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

OBAMA IS NOTHING BUT A RACE ISSUE. HE PLAYS THE RACE CARD IF SOMEONE ATTACKS HIM. HE HAS SO MUCH HATE IN HIS SUPPORETERS. THE BLACKS ARE VOTING ONLY BECAUSE OF RACE. THEY THINK HE IS GOING TO SUPPORT THEM. HE TURNED AWAY FROM THEM IN NEW ORLEANS WHEN THEY WANTED HIM. THE CLINTONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICANS. THIS IS THE RESPECT THEY GOT FOR HELPING THEM. THIS COUNTRY IS HEADED FOR HELL.

Robin Country Club Hills   April 25th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

None of the candidates have a plan. At this stage of the game they only have goals and ideas. You can't formulate a true plan until you know what the details of the challenge are. That's why presidents select a cabinet and staff. So stop making the idiotic claim that so and so has the best plan.

What you will need is the ability to bring different factions of the political process together. Do think HRC can do that? Everybody in Washington hates the Clintons. Do you think McCain can do that? Most republicans don't like him and the democratic party will only see Bush when they look at him.

The very element of inexperience and fresh ideas of Barack H. Obama will draw people of all areas of government and society together. He has the best chance of pulling this country together.

Go Obama

RAJ   April 25th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

It appears that Clinton's aim is to go all the way upto the end of the primaries even if she looses as this will cause harm to Obama's chances of getting elected. McCain will win this year and be the President for 4 next years. Then Clinton's aim is to come back agaain and possibly win as Obama would be gone by then.

If both Clinton and Obama want to win and keep the Presidency for next 16 years, they should join together with Clinton being the President for next 8 years and then Obama takes over. Since both claim to be ready for President's job, this will be a perfect choice. Based on seniority, age etc. Obama should make the gesture and propose Clinton to be the President and unify the party.

rj PA   April 25th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Never voted for her and never will. Too meny rep. screwing up the dem. race.
I hear a rumor that Hillery did the nasty with a former WH staffer, Eny truth to this? Why not Bill did and she is the same as he is. Will someone let this blog know what the truth is about her affair

Grif   April 25th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

You should be, the Race is not Quite over yet. Oh! That's not what you meant… Who? Who is really the Most Racial…??

vh   April 25th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

well sharon from minnesota why don't you check paul vs. clinton. since you claims it is not about gender. OBAMA 08

Robin Country Club Hills   April 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Name 3 of HRC's "plans"

Robin Country Club Hills   April 25th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

why is my comment still awaiting moderation?

Ratgurl   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Mr Plouffe has every reason to speak with confidence…. he's backing the winner!

Sharon Minnesota   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

If David Plouffe wants to avoid a racism in the General Election, he needs to remind the followers of Barack Obama that racism runs both ways. After all, 90% of Blacks are choosing their race over important issues. Try to deny that.

I am supporting Hillary , not because she's a white woman but because she has the best plan to lead America out of our looming crisis's.

jk   April 25th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

No, people won't vote for Obama because they don't trust him, NOT BECAUSE HE'S BLACK, no matter how you try to bring it in and blame it all on race, it isn't. It's the man not the color of his skin. The whole world knows that you will say it's because he's black when he loses the nomination or if BY SOME SLIM CHANCE, HE GET' S THE NOMINATION, HE WILL LOSE IN NOV. Only Obama's camp is saying it's because of race, no one else is.

Mike   April 25th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

David Plouffe when are you going to realize the the young vote and the republicans are not going to show up for Obama in November…

It is obvious that he lacks support with the Democratic Party base… For some reason they do not support him…

Obama has reached his summit of support… the black and youth vote has carried him as far as he can go… He needs the base to put him over the top!!!

Nanc, MN   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

OK so he's signed up tons of new voters. What isn't asked of Plouffe is if these newbies will stay with the party. Will they consider the downticket choices or just pull the lever for Obama and forget the rest? I still don't believe the Obama fairy dust is goinig to work on the Republicans in Congress or even some Democrats I can't believe he'll bring instant change in 4 or even 8 years of office to the most hidebound institution in the world.

I, too, thought I was a "Democrat for Forever" until witnessing the way the party has crapped all over the Clintons. I got interested in politics because of Bill Clinton. Obama will be the reason I am on my way to getting out.

Sharon from B.C.   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Why is there not a big thing about Paul vs Clinton today. A trial date is set today. CNN why are you protecting the Clintons. Hillary would have made a big uproar over this. I know this won't be posted, Not once have you posted any comment of mine. Others have been posted ,why not mine.

Rich   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

The Democratic Party has to decide what it wants in its base both now and in the future. Overturning the campaign in Clinton's favor would once again disillusion younger voters, who for the first time in their lives have left their cynicism and apathy in politics to rally behind Barack Obama. And do we even have to mention what would happen to the African American base if Clinton was perceived to have stolen the nomination away from Obama?

reverse   April 25th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Quite the contrary…
the racism seems to be coming only from African Americans.

But 13% of the people can not carry the general election.

Sharon   April 25th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I guess that would mean that the SEXISTS in the primaries are voting for BO??????????

irony   April 25th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

This is the ultimate irony for the Obama supporters (the smart and educated people) to ponder:

IF Obama is our nominee, it is because the Washington Insiders that he speaks against (Superdelegates) GIVE the nomination to him.

It will NOT be because he convinced the electorate with his inspiring words of hope and change.

Hillary STILL got 50% of the vote even being sabotaged and throttled and handicapped.

Robin Country Club Hills   April 25th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

That's true. The hard core racists won't be voitng for Obama anyway. The true strategist will find a way to win without them. The republican party is not 100% behind McCain. There are enough disappointed republicans and independents along with tons of newly registered young voters to more than make up the difference.

Go Obama

Marshall in Nebraska   April 25th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Who is worrying about the American people and all our problems. It seems like we are more concerned about Flag Pins. Why doesn't Hillary wear one?

Sharon   April 25th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I am so sick of BO……so really sick…..he talks of bringing unity, yet calls the Clintons racists….says Hillary is the only one being negative, yet has bashed her over and over and over again in mean, personal ways (you're likable enough, Hillary…snubs her at the state of the union, calls her secretive, untrustworthy, divisive, status-quo, claims SHE'S unable to make changes in washington, ..etc…)….claims to be ready to be POTUS, yet two years ago said he couldn't run because.."I think you need to know what you're doing", and has done VERY little for Illinois…..can say things like "typical white person" and no one says a word…..says every voice should be heard, yet has his lawyers and lobbyist stop revotes in MI and FL (someone PLEASE tell me where in our Constitution does it say that any entity has the right to tell 2.5 million Americans that their votes don't count!)….can't debate well, so blames everyone else for his short-comings….constantly insults the ONLY SUCCESSFUL democratic president we've had in DECADES….gets 90% of the black vote, nothing is said, yet Hillary's white voters must be racist…..can say whatever he wants, the media will back him up with excuses…..media has week-long coverage of "black in America" and "Race and Politics" YET NOT ONE STORY ABOUT WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH and NEVER COVERAGE CALLED "GENDER AND POLITICS" or "WOMEN AND POLITICS"……..

CAN JUST ONE OF YOU GUYS PLEASE EXPLAIN ANY OF THIS?????

Marshall in Nebraska   April 25th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Why should he be…they are winning?

An American in Canada   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

50-state voter registration program designed to boost Democratic registration. already reaching record levels in many states.

LET US GUESS WHICH STATES HAVE RECORDED LEVEL OF REGISTRATION….(SMILE)

I GUESS HE WILL DISENFRANCHISE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN ONCE THEY REGISTER….LOL

I WILL SUGGEST THAT THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THIS RACE IS TO PERMIT MICHIGAN TO HAVE A REVOTE AND COUNT FLORIDA AS FLORIDA VOTED SINCE EVERYONE'S NAME WAS ON THE BALLOT AND OBAMA EVEN RAN COMMERICALS IN THAT STATE AND HE CAN NOT DENY THAT FACT….

BAKERSFIELD   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

RACE ALREADY PLAYS A PART 92% OF THE AA VOTE WENT TO OBAMA. IN THE GENERAL HE'LL GET 100% OF THE AA VOTE IF THATS NOT RACIST WHAT IS.

Sandi   April 25th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I have to agree that unfortunately, the same racist who will not vote for an African American regardless of qualities, will not turn around and vote for a woman. We keep talking about the race issue when the real elephant in the room is sexism…..

Illinois   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

At first it was only speculation that Obama's campaign advisors were racist. Now I know it for a fact. Only a racist would blame Obama's losses on "racist" white people. The truth of the matter, which they can't seem to handle, is that Obama is losing and will continue on his downward spiral because of his own history. Now that Obama is finally started to get vetted, people are wising up to him.

And I wouldn't count on Obama getting "the lion's share of democratic votes" in November. That won't happen. First, he won't get the nomination because he's no longer electable. Second, Hillary would do a far better job than he could ever hope to. And third, if the terrorists are that excited about the prospect of having Obama in the White House that's something that every single SD should be taking into consideration.

Eddie   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Somebody needs to realize that we as a nation are moving forward,so lets not give power to racist people anymore and focus on those who are all inclusive.

honkey white guy from cali   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

That is right back to what he has said from day one. You can not change things from the top down. You can not elect a president and then walk away and trust all will be well. It Starts from the bottom up! if you want real change in Washington, if you want to get rid of the corruption you have to start form the bottom up and build a strong base of people that will support you regardless or distractions! and media bias.

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can!!!

Tamika   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

You are right.. the reason the supers havnt formed a single file line towards Hillary is simple: they know her alot better than we do. Especially the elected officials.. they know she's shady and her hubby too…they know it would be a co-presidency at its worse.. it'll be the 90's all over again… oh.. and Thank you to every blogger who's had the guts to mention past and current Clinton scandals on these posts.. i was going crazy thinking i was the only one with sense!!! The media isnt going to help us so we're on our own here. Our latest examples are as such: Why isnt the Hillary Movie being covered? Peter Paul case is still in business..Wright being called to "spiritually advise" for the Clintons during impeaching. Penn isnt fired just moved around like the campaign monies Clinton have a knack for. One collects from Nafta.. the other opposes.. but both prosper. Man i could go on and on but you tube gives you a sample with the full version of Hillary the Movie(without DVD purchase..meaning its free people!)

arm yourself with knowledge

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 25th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

LET'S GO DEMOCRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ART in TX   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

right. let's let the racists and sexists wallow in their own dismal pit. for the rest of us…we move on and vote for a myriad of reasons.

Walt, Belton,TX   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Plouffe makes his comments as one used to being able to lead the dummies who can't think for themselves down to the poll and telling them which lever to pull. He'd probably be more than willing to pull the lever for them…

April in Texas   April 25th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I am nt worried either.. Unless you actually know Hillary math its only a matter of time before Obama is our nominee..

Obama 08

A. Harrison   April 25th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

There seems to be a surge of Obama news on the Political Ticker. Who's running these blogs and not posting my comments?

DEE in fla   April 25th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

OBAMA or should i SAY president OBAMA

ITS Yours MAN>.. you will WIN>>

OBAMA 08

Ric   April 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Democrats for Mc Cain '08

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