April 25, 2008
Posted: 12:00 PM ET

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 Obama and Clinton are in a dead heat in Indiana.
Obama and Clinton are in a dead heat in Indiana.

(CNN) — Three days after Hillary Clinton's win in Pennsylvania, a new poll suggests it’s a dead heat in Indiana — the next crucial battleground that could decide the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama leads Clinton by 1 point in the Hoosier State, according to a just-released poll conducted by Research 2000, 48 percent to 47 percent. Given the polls' 5 point margin of error, the two candidates are statistically tied.

The poll also shows both candidates are holding strong with constituencies that have backed them in other states: Clinton easily wins among seniors and women, Obama has the advantage with young voters.

Indiana has been called a 'must win' for Clinton, even by some of her strongest supporters. On CNN's Larry King Live Wednesday, Clinton backer James Carville said the May 6 voting state could serve as a "tie breaker."

"I think it's going to be very difficult for Senator Clinton if she loses both in Indiana and North Carolina," he said. "I think she has to keep pressing the bet, doubling down."

"If she wins in Indiana, it's going to cause some people to turn up and look around," he said. "I think it's a very important contest."

Update: CNN poll of polls shows Clinton, Obama tied in Indiana

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Indiana


What   April 25th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Remeber that Hillary uses that new math,

jim   April 25th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Why isn't it a "must win state" for Obama? The only real thing either must win is the super delegates and they will decide based on who is capable of winning in November. If Obama can only win in states like North Carolina and Alabama , which you know are going Republican in the fall he'll never be President!

Factsarereal   April 25th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

That old woman is as evil as Jezzibel. She knows whe is going to loose but will make sure Democrats will loose as well.

Kim, PA   April 25th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

one more thing.

this whole RACE card thing of obama's is lame. And he'll spend 4 years just on that, which is fine… but I think there are bigger issues in America and all diversity groups should be served.

That's Hillary's plan!

Mark Anthony   April 25th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

SURE THIS WON'T GET POSTED BUT WHY IS IT WHEN I GO TO OBAMA'S PAGE I SEE HILLARY, I GO TO HILLARY'S PAGE I SEE HILLARY AND WHEN I GO TO MCCAIN'S PAGE I SEE MCCAIN. IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG???

Tejano   April 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Who cares which one of these two peas in a pod wins Indiana.

The next President of the United States will be John McCain.

One big reason and two little ones.

He will defend our country from it's enemies.

and; He is acting like the statesman that he will be as president

He loves and supports Americans of all races and creeds. (Loves his country and puts it first above himself or politics.)

Kim, PA   April 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

everyone has a wright to their opinion, but to me… the obama-drama, his whole campaign (based on Hillary's ideas and comments)… is all a lame excuse for a candidate.

so, make your claims on the Clinton's, it won't change my mind.

The HILLARY signs still fly high in PA!

at least she is a candidate I was proud to push the ballot button for.

Bob of VT   April 25th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I can't believe that the older folks in Indiana are as complacent and easily misled as the ones in Ohio and Pensylvania were. I'm in my seventies and I can plainly see how negative and down and dirty people the Clintons are.
They talk about "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" when referring to Obama. I say after Bill Clinton's perjury and impeachment over his lying to the Congress and American people, he should not ever again be allowed in the White Houlse Kitchen…and that goes for his condoning wife also.

Nick   April 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Bla, bla, bla …hope… change…bla, bla…,

US Marine   April 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Way to go Obama. Everyone knows Obama will win Indiana. He is from IL, He won all the bordering states like IA, WI and definetely he will win IN.
I am tired of this old lady. I have a good job for her. I want her to keep Billy on the leash let Obama take care of bringing us home

Peace out from Baghdad.

Frank, Dayton, Ohio   April 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

If Hillary loses in Indiana, she should drop out, not "keep pressing the bet, doubling down" as Carville suggests. Her continued pressing is likely to result in the Democrats losing the White House–which should be theirs to win considering the miserable job the Republicans have done. But, "pressing the bet" is right in line with her scorched earth approach to campaigning.

sick of Hillary   April 25th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Would one of you Hillary supporters please tell me how you believe Hillary's win in a state she was supposed to win was so "big"? She was supposed to defeat Obama by large numbers but only mustered a 10 delegate gain….thats not "big", thats not even a dent! What makes you think she will overtake him in states won, delegate count or the popular vote? She can't!!! And stop with the "he can't win the blue collar voters" crap already!! Obama will win those states when its him vs. Mccain…all the Clinton voters will not swing Republican and when McCain comes into places like Ohio and Pennsylvania and praises NAFTA and such, Democrats in that state will rally behind their candidate, OBAMA, at that point, regardless of what they say now in the heat of the primary battles…Indiana voters need to beware and not be taken in like Ohio and Pennsylvania was by the Clinton lie machine…those "blue collar workers" will be hating Hillary "if" she does get into the White House and buys into the NAFTA business and those workers start getting replaced…The thing I look forward to the most is Hillary's concession speech!!! What a rejoiceful day that will be.

Margi   April 25th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

How many "must wins" are we going to have. Obama has the delegate lead, the most delegates wins the election. The supers will flock to the one with delegate lead, not the popular vote that is fuzzy, real fuzzy math. Rescue us from this madness!!

DNC screwed up   April 25th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

The DNC, the democratic party elites, screwed up.

They fixed the election for Obama- then…
All the Kennedy, Kerry , Shriver endorsements advantaged Obama.
The Celebrity bandwagon led by Oprah, advantaged Obama.
The infatuated Media and their biased coverage and scrutiny of the candidates, advantaged Obama.
Flawed caucus format- advantaged Obama
Discounting Fl and Mi voters- advantaged Obama.

All that and he STILL just has a narrow, narrow lead.

Now the DNC will force the Superdelgates to go against the rules and vote for Obama- in hopes of salvaging this chaotic primary mess.

They do that, not because those are the rules- the rules are quite the contrary. They do it because they are afraid of alienating the newly registered democrats and the very vocal African American community.

They should worry more about alienating the REST of America- including 50% of the democrats who will not vote for Obama.

ivan   April 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

A Clinton win in Indiana, and either a win or loss by the middle to low single digit's in North Carolina should show the people that Obama can not beat McCain.

Dylan   April 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Simply put… Obama takes Indiana. This race is DONE. Let's hope that, unlike PA, young voters are the ones who make the difference in this primary.

Alfredo   April 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Why don't you say something about Wright's and Obama's lying bizzarre. Why because they are African Americans. You are bizarre. Grow up.

You are the one who is bizzare and a disgrace. Racial discrimination against African American has been overused and misused. Actually you are now beginning to be racial. To get away with bad comments and bad behavior you will always use the racial issue as an EXCUSE. Shut up.

Beware North Carolinians and Indianians….Obama lied and just a Politician.

carrie   April 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

hillary has no more shame left.
truth is,if she succeeds in ruining the election for barrack,she will ruin her career as well.
old woman go home

phill edou   April 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

So Mr Obama is gonna loose Indiana. Look Texas was a dead heat and The Clintons won. The same will occur with Indiana. Mark my word!!

Obama 08

R. Grayson   April 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Don't the Cllinton folks realize that:

1) the race is over, do the math
2) voting for Clinton at his point only helps Republican chances to win

If she can win all the rest by a larger margin than she has had in any state so far . . .
If she can get the democratic party to change the rules after the game is over (and somehow count uncontested votes in Florida and Michigan) . . .
If she can get the super "D"s to ignore the fact that 40% of the people in Michigan voted AGAINST her when she was the only one on the ballot . . .

Get real.

Tim   April 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Just like Ohio and Pennsylvannia Indiana will go with Clinton .And just like these state she will be out spent 4-1 and the news media and CNN will be pro Obama and the voters will still back her .

CLINTON 2008

Glad when it's over   April 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I'm really hoping that the people of Indiana are a lot smarter than the people of PA. With Obama we can look towards change. With Clinton it's going to be the same Ol' Politics we have seen in DC for the last 16 years. Wake up America. It's time for a Change. I just pray that all the young voters get out and vote. They are the future and that's where we need to start looking.

PJ, New York Independent   April 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton wins in Indiana, the Super Delegates need to give the DEM nomination to her.

Obama will NEVER win the general election. The best chance for the DEMS to win White House is Hillary Clinton.

Eric So Dak   April 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Recent coverage by CNN correspondent's and commentator's have been leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Questions being asked of those being interviewed are followed with immediate interruptions starting with a new question "But don't you think", as if CNN doesn't want people to think for themselves, at the moment that new question is asked they interupt again and cut to commercial. If you are afraid of the answers why bother asking the questions. If your staff is simply there to voice their opinion (in the form of a question) why bother risking journalistic integrity and just say where you stand instead of beating up others on where they stand? Is Larry the only one left there that actually respects the time needed to answer comlex questions?

Jay   April 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

She will win Indiana but loose NC. What will matter is how much she will loose by. If under 10 then its a win for her in NC.

Kandice   April 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Come on Indiana,
Hillary has no chance of winning. The delegate difference is more than 150. Hillary is just trying to decrease Obama chances of winning against McCain…
Avote for Hillary is a vote for McSame…

Blayze Kohime   April 25th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

The problem is, some Republicans are voting in the Democratic primaries since their's are over. They know if they vote for Clinton, they can force the Democratic primaries to drag out longer, helping their own party in the general election.

Brian   April 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

McCain/Clinton They both appear to stand for the same things!

Abiodun Esho   April 25th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

We all know for sure that Hillary has put herself in the position of a spoiler. Rather than giving up now, she wants to do as much damage on Obama as she can. No matter her plans, we already have our nominee. Ride on Barack, every Nigerian is behind you.

-biodun

Raphael Tx   April 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Polls are going to be way off in Indiana. Hillary is going to beat Obama hands down. The "Bradley" effect is going to blow this state wide open.

As race becomes more and more a factor, more people are going to say they are going to vote for Barack but when they get in the voting box they will do the exact opposite. Its not racism its just reality. Barack is a radical black man with ties to some of the most extremist bigots(Jerimiah Wright) in America. His views have been warped and it is becoming relevant in his comments like "bitter" or "typical white person".

Lets not take America back to the 60 & 70's. Lets vote for a person who has the best interest of all races and people.

Go Hillary

Mirta   April 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Hillary will win IN and then Obama better start praying with Rev. Wright about how he can close the deal. BTW, if you include MI and FL, Hillary Does lead in the popular vote!

Hillary '08

Johnny   April 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Democracy is NOT dynasty. Obama has something entirely different from the usual to offer to American Nation. If we can give him a chance, he will change the Economy, Health care, Security, Welfare etc.

Herve   April 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

first of all i am not an american …, my comment come all the way from germany. obama draw our attention to american politic and we think when he wins it would bring the bad image of america that came out from irak war..and…and …and to an end if not reduce it because we have seen the clitons administration and read alots about them too. so whatever the poll may shows in indiana is now egal! we are no more interested about the american election or even have time to visit cnn anymore….. the one that draw our attention is failing!

Tom   April 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

CNN why do always uplift Hillary and downplay Obama look who is winning overall Obama CNN act like Obama is losen overall

EC   April 25th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Let the RACE begin….

Deb   April 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Keep Flying to your strengths Hillary!

You are the only viable candidate left-let's prove it again!

Hillary or McCain 08

Stupid Americans   April 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

==she would lie, cheat, steal , cry, whatever it takes==
1)she didn't read the Intelligence report on iraq war.(how is she gonna get up @ 3am to do anything)
2)she wants to bomb iran(ring a bell, pro macain)
3)she and her idiot husband sold our jobs to china and india.
4)"sinper-fire"
5)she would forces you to buy her "health care plan". or you would go to jail.

and ……the lists goes on and on

Reelverse   April 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

They're going to split the delegates anyways. Not too interesting either way.

maya   April 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

CNN you will never learn, remember your poll in Pensylvania for Obami baby, here you go again with Indiana, are you going to shrink the numbers down by monday like you did for the win in PA, shame on you.

DNC screwed up   April 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

The DNC, the democratic party elites, screwed up.

The fixed the election for Obama- then…
All the Kennedy, Kerry Shriver endorsements advantaged Obama.
The Celebrity bandwagon led by Oprah, advantaged Obama.
The infatuated Media ands their biased coverage and scrutiny of the candidates, advantaged Obama.
Flawed caucus format- advantaged Obama
Discounting Fl and Mi voters- advantaged Obama.

All that and he has just a narrow, narrow lead.

Now the DNC will force the Superdelgates to go against the rules and vote for Obama- in hopes of salvaging this chaotic primary mess.

They do that, not because those are the rules- the rules are quite the contrary. They do it because they are afraid of alienating the newly registered democrats and the very vocal African American community.

They shouls worry more about alienating the REST of America- including 50% of the democrats.

Becky in In.   April 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I am a 63 year old woman who after all these years will get to vote and have that vote count for something. My children who I love very much disagree with me but I think Hillary will be the best President, so I will vote for her proudly and happily!!!!!!!!!!!!

AntHill   April 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I never wished so much as now for Hillary Clinton to lose. She is manipulative, vindictive, devisive, shameless, back-stabbing person. So far it was OK for her to fight this nomination, but can't stand her selfish, win-at-all-cost, and racist behavior. It is sad to see older White folks falling for these racist tirades in large numbers.

ikenna obodozie   April 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

INDIANA HAS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO END THIS UNNECESSARILY PROLONGED CONTEST, AND SEND CLINTON BACK TO HER SENATE OFFICE BEFORE SHE CLAIMS HER MOTHER COMES FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

Tracie   April 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Once again Mr. McFlip-Flop changed what he said. Earlier he said the economy has made great progess over the last years. Today, on the "Today Show" he said no, the economy has not improved. Which is it?

He flip flops and gets rattled when pressed about what he said. I think the reporters should explore this more.

Factsarereal   April 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

It can be a split decision in Indiana, but NC will be a landslide for Obama. So, what are the analysts and the die hard supporters of Hillary going to say or do?

Posn   April 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Let's move that goal post once again. Wake me up when this is over. geez…………..

jack morales   April 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

if obama was ahead in indiana that all we wold here but it only north carolina that count wonder whey cnn like all other news out lets keep playing the same tune obama obama obama hard to get fair info about pepole when the news out are so in the pocket of one person
well maby that why fox is only place to the truth about both candidate

seanwhit   April 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Why are you not covering Paul v. Clinton beginning today. If this was a trial for a crime committed two hundred years ago and Obama's name was mentioned as someone living in the neighborhood you would be all over it!

shirley   April 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Hillary supporter's either are not old enought to remember the Clinton years in the White House or they have very short memories. Hillary and Bill have an aura of scandal surrounding them and have proven corrupt many times over. Bill lied in a Federal Court after putting his hand on the Bible and swearing to tell the truth, these people will do anything, say anything to fuel their ambitions.

Ash   April 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

The problem we now have is a loser either way. If hillary manages to get the nomination, she can't get the black vote in a general election - either they won't vote for her or just stay home. So she can't win. If Obama gets the nomination, the Clintons are damaging him so badly with their attack machine, based on real and imagined flaws, that his chances of a solid win are diminishing. She may be a resilient and helluva opponent who will fight tooth and nail, but she can't win in November because she has left everyone around her, including potential key blocks of supporters in the near future, bruised and bleeding.

Daniel Montoya   April 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I think everyone should view the video on my tube entitled "The shocking video Hillary does not want you to see" Is this the kind of president you want for our country. Haven't you had enough of the Clintons and their hypocritical conniving ways? Vote for an honest man who tells the truth.
Go Obama!

Don   April 25th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Look out for Hilary. Her behavior and thinking are like that of a wounded animal whose only desire is to survive or in this case win. The actions of people tell more about them than their words.
Thanks, Don

Mike   April 25th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I think there will be a biggest upset in North Carolina. Hillary will win.

Nick Pollack   April 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I think Hillary would be wise to back down now. I realize she is a very persevering person and she has had this much success in her life mostly because of that. However, this is a question of what is good for the United States, NOT Hilary Clinton. As in this point in time the simple fact is it would be better for Democrats to run the country, and she agrees with Barack Obama on most issues, it seems at this point simply selfish of her to drag the race on when he is ahead in both the popular vote and delegate count.

NP   April 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Trust me, when Obama is as old as Hillary and has been in Politics as long as she is, people will have a way different attitude towards him. By then, just as many people will be as critical to him as they are towards hillary now.

Just wait and see… HILLARY WILL WIN THIS NOMINATION!!

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HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!
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gene   April 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

The comments on the Clinton "bizarre" story has alrady been closed. It does not make any sense. I will try to get my point in here as the stories relate. Hillary Clinton will carry Indiana. It only has an 8% AA population and he will need a bigger number. The only reason he won Louisana, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina. Missouri and the Virgin Islands was because the black community gave him 92% of their vote.

Gil Montoya   April 25th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Do you remember? When Bill and Hillary were having marital problems back in the 90's they decided to have counseling by a minister.
That minister was Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

Why hasn't someone in the Obama campaign brought that up? Hillary keeps saying that it it had been her minister,she would have nothing to do with that church etc. She is such a conniving hypocrite! The Clintons are so nice when they need something, like they used the Afro-Americans for their needs.
Go Obama!

May   April 25th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

The Clintons have joined the republicans to try to destroy Obama for their own selfish interests. The Clintons want the presidency so they can enrich themselves. They don't care about the democratic party and the American people. As a ex president, why did not Clinton get involved in one of the many Human Rights or non profit causes instead of becoming a lobbyst for China, Canada, Qatar and Colombia to promote trade deals that will ship american jobs overseas? We need to wake up!

SPQR753   April 25th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Also a few days before the Pennsylvania elections there were pundits predicting a statistical dead heat………………. then: ooooops!!!!!

steve   April 25th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

So if Clinton wins in Indiana by 2 points and loses NC by 15, Carville will say that is a win. In that scenario she will have LESS delegates compared to Obama then she did before Pennsylvania. That is not good.

JRay   April 25th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I think a win for Obama in Indiana is more telling than a win for Clinton. If Obama wins NC by more than 10 points and wins Idiana it will mean the end for Clinton. Her money will dry up and all this talk about rust belt states will be over. I look at Obama vs Clinton like a fighter who know they have the other fighter beat but doesn't want to seriously hurt them. Obama doesn't want to hurt Clinton's image to much because he will need her during the general election. On the other had the Clinton's don't think they need anyone so they will burn the village to win the war.

SSG Glover, Syracuse New York   April 25th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

HE WE GO AGAIN, WHAT IS THIS ROUND 42

OBAMA 08

Gilbert--Los Angeles   April 25th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

GO OBAMA……
HE will win both Indiana & NC
God Bless Obama……

Hillary The True Leader!   April 25th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Hillary will win in Ind. as 90% of American's have voted for Hillary NOT Obama!

FB   April 25th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? She needs to win every state from here on out by 70% to 30% to take the delegate lead. Anyone out there thinks this can be done?
This contest was over right after Texas and Ohio had their say. That was her last chance at making a real dent on Obama's delegate lead. But she failed miserably. She claims to have won Texas but Obama came out with more delegates.
But Hillary fought on to PA were Obama's lead prior to the primary was 140…today the lead stands at 135. Still no real change. Now it's Indiana? That's the type of false hope she gives all her backers and this country as a whole. She fills the air with BS and hopes everyone buys into it. Apparently there are enough people out there that do. Hey, It worked for Bush…twice, So why not try the same tactics.

Pepou   April 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Whether Clinton wins or not, the race is OVER. Obama has the advantage : popular vote, delegates, states. Period.

IKE   April 25th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Hillary C LINTON SHOULD STOP PRECHING ABOUT OBAMA NOT BEEN EXPERENCE. BUSH SCOND TERM IN OFFICE HAS BEEN WORSE THAN THE FIRST TERM ,BESIDES HE HAS ALL THE OLD POLITICIANS PEOPLE ON HIS SIDE INCLEDING HILLARY WHEN HE WAS GOING TO WAR.

Kathy Corey   April 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Are these polls done by the same pollsters that predicted Obama could win in PA, Ohio and TX? The media that supports Obama supports the polls that support Obama…surprise, surprise. The only thing the media cannot control is the voters.

the best   April 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Everyone knows Clinton is the best

That is why the DNC had to fix the primary for Obama.

That is why there is all the pro-Obama and anti-Hillary media bias.

That is why they had to disenfranchise the voters of Fl and Mi to give Obama the edge.

That is the reason for all the nasty Hillary-hating blogs- to create the opposite illusion.

With all the disadvantages- Obama was able to get just the NARROWEST of leads.

Hillary vs The Clown   April 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Congress Clyburn needs to stop his sobbing over imaginary racist statements by Bill Clinton. I'm so sick of African Americans crying "foul" everytime a person who isn't of color speaks.
Sick of walking on eggshells-Clinton 08!
Bill Clinton was a Great President and he is a Great man! I'm sick of putz's attacking him or Hillary!

Matt   April 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

This race for Indiana is very improtant. If Hillary can win this then this should prove to the voters and the superdelegates that shes not just messing around and shes tired of the heat. She can do it and when she does, Barack Obama better just watch his back, she has already said shes in it to win, and I know she can! Im a supporter of Hillary R. Clinton and WILL support John Mccain if she does not make to the fall election. GOOD LUCK HILLARY!!!

Billy From Fl   April 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Wait until the Republicians start airing the Wright speech on
Tv.

There are alot of religious people in Ind.

RuthieM   April 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton needs to stop running for president, she and her husband are doing nothing but damage not just to the nation but around the world.

Vince   April 25th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

The truth is, even with a close win in Indiana, that Hillary will lose big in NC. The race is already over. At this point Hillary is just staying in to hurt Obama.

Ca Native   April 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Whoever wins Indiana will win the whole enchilada.

wwf   April 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

It is time to bury the Clintons. Obama better be ducking though, everything and then some will be comming his way. However, I do feel he should go after her and take her on in a debate.

Bob Delaware OH   April 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hey maybe someone can address why the greatest country on the earth, the USA (right? lol) just cant find Mr Osama Bin Laden, or the leader of Al Qaida in Iraq? We really are doing well, arent we? lol

Linda   April 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I am a repubican who has become energized to particpate in the process for the first time by Barack.

Unfortunately by their actions during this primary process, the Clintons have tarnished thier legacy and sadly HRC's amibition to become president will never materialize.

Michael G Ventura, CA   April 25th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Let go Hoosiers! Send Hillary packing! This is your time to shine!

JacknJill   April 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

So, Carvill and Clinton's think Obama and Hillary are tied right now?
They also think she won PA by double digits, when it was 9.31, not over 10.
Lie Lie Lie, stretch the truth and then Lie again!

The Clinton's strong suits; Deceit, Dishonesty and Division!

Texas Vet   April 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Here we go again. Lets’ stir the pot with a poll that means nothing, the polls up to the day before the primary won’t tell us anything either.

It’s time for all of us to calm down and wait to see what happens. Michigan and Florida had a chance to redo their elections and they couldn’t manage to do that. It’s a shame that Florida Democrats were torpedoed by the Republicans, but that is what Republicans do. To blame Obama for following the rules is not fair, get mad at the Republicans.

Excuse me for stealing from Will but Obama is our only hope for a real change to save this country.

We many, we happy many, we band of brothers and sisters. For those that vote with me in November shall ever be my Family. That vote shall change our condition. Voters that stayed in bed or voted otherwise shall think themselves accursed. And they shall stay silent while any speak that voted with us on that blessed day.

mjaber   April 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Clinton will never win!!!!!!!!!

Bizzle, California   April 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

GoBama!

Deb, IN   April 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Unless he plans on winning white rural votes he can not win Indiana.

It's Hillary or in November it's McCain for me…….

MM   April 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Come on Indiana. Vote Obama and let's get the main presidential campaign on the road!

Debbie   April 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Women need to come to their senses and stop voting for such a poor example of a woman in power - Clinton has played every game in the book to get this far -it's pathetic - even to the point of counting votes in States that dont COUNT - it's just so sad, sadder still is that people still follow her.
All the dirty tactics she has pulled on Obama is disgraceful.
She complains he's spent more money that her - that's because he has it.
I'd be VERY interested to find out how she suddenly has so much money!!!???
There's no honor or dignity or trust with this woman - and that's what we need in Washington!

gerry   April 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I can't wait to see the backs of these lying, cheating Clintons.

StevePam   April 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Youtube Hillary Clinton Peter Paul

Lance   April 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

We can only hope Carville is right, when Obama wins NC and Indiana, his candidate goes home. By the way has anybody checked ourt HC's internet fundraising website. Looks just like Obama's. HAs she everh had an original idea?

Philly Kid   April 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

This is where we decide once and for all which one of the two actors will get the part. That Hope and Change theme sure sounds pretty good right about now. Hope he does well.

Dale   April 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Ah yes, another 'must win', until she loses - then it'll be a state that doesn't matter. Or, like Texas, it will be counted as a win even though it was a loss. When you have no respect for the truth, you have no problem distorting the truth and lying about anything and everything.

Angel for Obama   April 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I think Obama will pull this out even though it's a statistical dead heat.

Obama 08 enough said

irony   April 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

CNN is biased and will not post:
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.

Anonymous   April 25th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

HILLARY NEEDS TO WIN AND I SURE HOPE SHE DOES!!

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

US OLD FOLKS IN INDIANA ARE BETTER READ.

THEY GOOGLE & WILL VOTE FOR SEN.OBAMA.

Look byond   April 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

The message is clear, what the media, and those (RWM), and (ORWP) are doing now is to tell the American people that they do not want a Black man to be the President of USA..
The message is clear.
We got it.

norma Astaphan   April 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

I have watch the campaing and It is my opnion that senator Obama is the better candidate .more credibale
The Clintons were in the whitehouse for 8 years
Time for a Change.

Tell It Like It Is   April 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Obama will deliver for the DEMS … BUYER'S REMORSE

Venus   April 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

This is not a tie-braker! Hillary is so far behind that she can't win!

Go Obama - bring the Clintons down!

Ramon Sison   April 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Winning or losing from here until the convention means nothing because neither candidate can garner the delegates needed.
This will be decided on the floor of the convention. That is why you now see the obamians whining for the delegates to decide NOW even welcoming the OK governor to the fold all the while whining that the superdelegates in states that wentr for obama need to vote for obama….typical hypocrital obama spewage. The super delegates who have not declared- obviously want to see how this plays out and it is their right….don't try to change the rules obamians (you hear them cry that all the time). obama and his backers are afraid of the nomination going to the floor, but what clinton and obama should be concerned about is the possibility of Al Gore being drafted…one thing for sure if obama is anywhere on the ticket as the pres or vp candidate as a life long democrat my vote will go for John McCain…I will vote for no arrogant condescending hypocrite racists!

kj from Canada   April 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I am a women in my early 50s. I cannot understand why women vote for Hillary as she has lied or munipulated the truth at every turn. Are you all so blind that you vote for her just because she is a women. That is just ignorant. If you want another person in the white house that manipulates the truth you deserve what you get.

irony   April 25th, 2008 12:20 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.

CA Grandma   April 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

How can Clinton supporters explain away Billary's lies and past corrupt shananigans? I used to admire the Clintons but not any longer. Their campaign is disgusting!! iF she wins the nomination, I, as a lifelong Democrat, will be staying home on election day. My Republican friends and family members are behind Obama as they see him as our best chance for a better America.

David Faas   April 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Barack Obama for president-he is our last hope.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

MY INDIANA WILL VOTE FOR MY OBAMA.

April in Texas   April 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Go Obama! Come on Indiana, I loved to visit there when my aunt lived there.. You guys are pretty cool and I pray you and NC together end this so we can have our nominee (Obama).. Its time to seal the deal, come through for the american people.. No drama Vote Obama!!

Obama 08

Sharon Olds   April 25th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

what tie is he referring to? Last check, Obama was winning in every category.

David Goldman   April 25th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

INDIANA HAS NEVER, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, BEEN THE

STATE OF THE STUPID. THEY WILL VOTE OBAMA.

CHICANO ART, ARIZONA   April 25th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Clinton will win Indiana because Obama's whole campaign is coming apart at the badly sewn seams. His own pastor, Rev. Wright, has just accused Obama of being a politician and suggested he might have just been pandering during his race speech. This is the same pastor that stired up are the Obama drama to begin with. This would not destroy any other candidate but it will be devastating to a candidate who's major appeal was he was not a typical politician. I think America is finding out just how true that belief can possibly be.

jt   April 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Hillary will win!!

Prediction;

Hillary 52%

Obama 48%

Ruth Ziegler   April 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I really hope that voters in Indiana and North Carolina who would be happy with either Clinton or Obama as the candidate…vote for Obama and help put an end to this drama! Mathematically, she really can't win. The only thing that she can do at this point is convince the remaining superdelegates to overturn the elected delegates. If the superdelegates actually do that for her….then why did we hold primaries and caucuses at all? They Democratic Party is already in a mess, if they actually made her the nominee….well, the party will be shattered. One last point, a year ago, I would bet the polls showed Hillary way ahead of Obama in every state in the Union.,….by campaigning throughout the states, he has either closed the gap substantially or overtaken her and won the state. Surely, he has proved himself as not only the candidate who should be the Democratic nominee, but also, the one to be the next President of the United States.

Rosalynd Florida   April 25th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Here we go again with another pipe dream. There is nothing Clinton can do to catch up with pledged delegates at this point. She will not get the nomination period.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I keep hoping that people will set aside all the "tabloid news", all the attacks which are unfair, and see the candidates for whom they really are.

Before you vote for, Hillary, Indiana, ask yourselves why you are voting for a candidate who VOTED FOR THE WAR?

Is she not responsible for the mountain of debt, 10 TRILLION and counting? Is she not responsible for the dead soldiers, the one maimed, the thousands who have taken their lives in suicide? The countless dead Iraqi civilians?

I hope you will do your homework, Indiana, check out the candidates. Think for yourselves. Do not allow the 'hate-mongers-fear-attacks' to make your mind up for you.

Join the wave of Americans who say we want CHANGE!

BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH-CLINTON IS NOT CHANGE.

Greg   April 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

A close win in Indiana (might happen) and a big loss in North Carolina (will definitely happen) would do absolutely nothing for Clinton.

She would have a net loss of pledged delegates on the day and she would lose any momentum she got from the expected Pennsylvania victory.

She must win both states and win both states big to have any chance to change the dynamic in this race.

This will not happen.

b-liberal   April 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Go Hillary. It will be like PA. The women and the workers and the late-deciders will wake up and and say NoBama!

And if more Obama angry words or elitist attitudes or backdoor schemes come to light it will be another big win for the people.

And if we can get by the Obama folks blocking the good people of FL and MI we will have a people's victory.

HAPPYGAL   April 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Fight the Good fight, Hil!
thats all we ask!

Vivienne   April 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

It is interesting that the democratic party hasn't yet recognized that after this race is over, they will be trying to pull African Americans back into the process but, I don't think it will happen. I feel sorry for the party. There most reliable voting block is going to stay home and let the republicans take the house and senate again.

Lee Chang   April 25th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!

Pat   April 25th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

If one does the math Hillary needs to do a lot more than just win in Indiana. She needs to win everything, all the rest of the contests and remaining super delegates, by more than 65%, possible but very unlikely. Check it out for yourself on CNN's delegate counter. She is giving her supporters false hope.

hi   April 25th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

we will see

Obam 08

Linda   April 25th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

All I have to say to Indiana is it would be wise to choose the Candidate that telling you to think and hope.

Fred up north   April 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Hillary's intention is to wound Obama to the point where he fall prey to the GOP ! She knows that the Superdegelates cannot over rule or over rides the will of the people ! She feels that the white house belongs to her ! Shame on you Hillary !!!!!

ABG   April 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will go all the way to the convention just like FDR!
Voters are now seeing that experience for the job does matter more than rhetoric and spin.
Now that Obama refuses to debate, America will look at that as "What does he have to hide"?
If Florida and Michigan voters are not distributed fairly, there will not be a unified Democratic Party.
The DNC will either unify or divide. The choice is theirs to make.
Obama has made his stand. Only count their votes if it helps me to win. Not very Presidential!

Barb   April 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

If this race is tightening, it is doing so with a lot of help from the media. Hillary is $15million dollars in debt. She didn't raise as much money the other night as she wants you to believe.

Why don't you check instead of regurgitating what you are told? You are part of Hillary's campaign team in Indiana! Since she has the free media, masquerading as "news" eating out of her hand, she has no need for paid media.

I am extremely interested in observing an obvious shift in the way this primay election season is being covered. I see the media buying into the Clinton arguments even tho they have no merit. None.

Pennsylvania was not "A TURNING POINT." as it has so rapturously been described. She didn't get to 10%. She won by 9.2%. But why quibble. You seem to also be buying in to her "Obama can't win the white vote" argument. I had no idea there were so many Blacks in Iowa, Wisconsin, and yes, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania, where he ran against the entire Democratic machine, trailing by 25 points. Yes.

Thank goodness we have other options. I can watch Obama on C-Span or YouTube, live and "unfiltered." I don't need you to 'interpret' or spin him. I can make up my own mind. Thank goodness with the internet, I can look at the local news from all these states, read their newspapers, and not have the national media with all their institutional racism, "filtering" it for me.

Beverly   April 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I'm hoping my hoosier neighbors come out for Barack Obama. While Indiana's economy is better than Michigan's, we really need something to change in DC and it won't change with another Clinton.

tidho   April 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Clinton seems to consistently beat the polls. Not sure why, but a 1% edge to Obama probalby translates to a 3 or 4 point Clinton victory. Of course who knows where the polls will go in two weeks.

More importantly as long as Obama is clos Indiana won't matter. He can survive a 3% beating in Indian if he wins NC.

If he wins there (NC) the party will rally aroun him and the superdelegates will come out of the woodwork and end this thing. If he can't, Obama is likely done even with a delegate victory.

Roger   April 25th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Oh, oh Obama…. the tide is turning!!!

Kal   April 25th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Let me show why I think Hillary Clinton's case for a nomination is hopeless: According to CNN's estimate, Hillary Clinton has a total of 1586 delegates, Barak Obama has a total of 1719 delegates. Using the CNN "Democratic delegate calculator" allocate the remaining state and super delegates as follows:

North Carolina – Clinton 44% Obama 56% (based on current polls).
Indiana – Clinton 50% Obama 50% (based on current polls).

In the remaining six states give Clinton 60% of the delegates (even though it is very unlikely that she would get 60%).

Give Clinton 60% of the remaining 306 superdelegates.

The result: Clinton 1991 delegates, Obama 2036 delegates!

Go to the CNN Democratic delegate calculator and check it for yourself.

Truth   April 25th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Carville says Tie Breaker??? Clinton needs to win by 30% on ALL remaining state contests to create a tie. Even more is needed to break a tie.

Martha, Henderson, NV   April 25th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Gooooooooo Hillllllary, you go girl, you can do this. i just want you to know i donated $$$$$$$$ to you, first time i have ever given $$$ to anything political. Hillary 2008

Carl   April 25th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Well im hoping Hillary will win this state but obviously Obama has lots of areas he can call on and that wont change so it will be difficult. But im hoping there are two superdelegates that will endorse Hillary and that will change the opinions of people. Dont forget Hillary tends to do better than what polls suggest, just take the primary in Pen thats just gone.

Maylyn L.   April 25th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I hope Obama does'nt put hs foot in his mouth this time. He does not have a "senior" or a "race problem". Look how many senior people and whites support him. He does have a "foot in mouth" problem.

Voter4 Change   April 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Please, moderation let a muslim rumor appear on CNN.COM RIGHT BEFORE THE PA PrImary!

ObamaMama   April 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

While I hope Obama wins this state, having been born there I can say the demographics are somewhat like Pennsylvania. The small town where I grew up had a small KKK presence. Even though that was 30 years ago there are still pockets of racism. While the views there might not be as bad as Kentucky another upcoming primary..Indiana still has it's pockets of biased people.

HD-Virginia   April 25th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

When I wacth CNN, I can not differentiate it from FOX!? I'm sure they may think this an Ok thing for rating. CNN's credibility is in the gutter in our house and many house holds across this country. But then again, this is the kinds of journalism that got 19&20 year old sons and doughters killd in the Iraque war. Thank you L. King for beign the reasonable, adult voice you have been.Unfortunatley drowning reasonable voices is what the meadia is about lately. CNN should title their 5-9pm programing " Feed the beast and ask questions later."

GM from MN   April 25th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I don't…. I think all contests are important and obama has won a majority.

If she does win, it will likely be due to operations chaos.

kevin from alaska   April 25th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

"Do you know why Chelsea Clinton is so ugly? Because Janet Reno is her father."
- John McCain in June of 1998

Are you Hillary supporters really going to vote for an old, backwards misogynist if she is not the nominee?

Dan , TX   April 25th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I think it is great that the candidates are campaigning in all the states. But this contest is simply showing that there are two strong candidates. We can only pick one. We pick that candidate based on delegates. If at the beginning we knew it was based on something else, that would change the campaign. Obama is winning, Clinton did not gain much from her home state of PA. Even if she wins IN, KY, WV, PR; if Obama wins NC, MT, OR, SD, then he wins.

Young & Educated 4 Obama   April 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

PAck it Up HilBag its a SLAM DUNK!!

Rob   April 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

GO HILLARY.

I gave you 50 bucks yesterday, use it wisely ;-)

Rob from NC

Tamika   April 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

lets see if i got this right.. her husband had SEVERAL opportunities to capture and deal with Bil Lauden(do your homework the media will not tell you this) and he dropped the ball. of course if he did his job.. 9 11 would NOT have happened.. His military could NOT STAND her.. and she helped Bush in his vindictive crusaide by voting for it. We are not dumb. There are video and documents(the ones not destoyed) to where she controdicts herself on every stand she takes… she was quoted once saying " If(Sadaam) does not disarm we will diasarm him) all big and bad..but look where that ended up..Her commander experience is only riding on her husband's coat tails.. and when you research(would make you change your mind for the better)him you find out that his commander expierience wasnt so hot either!!LOOK FOR ARCHIVES..MAKE AN EDUCATED CHOOSE PEOPLE..the media isnt going to show you what you need to know..google Peter paul v Clinton (Apr 25th 2008)yes.. today's date!!!

Voter4 Change   April 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

The OPPOSITE of Bush,Clinton, Bush is CHANGE!!!!!!!!!
U.S. has thirty years of the same U.S. families (Bush, Clinton,Bush, Clinton) ruling the White House and CONTROLLING Congress too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary knew she was being dishonest about dodging bullets in Bosnia and remember now we have 4,000 PLUS deceased soldiers from IRAQ TOO!!!!! Hillary has no respect for VETEREANS and Iraq Soldiers dodging bullets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VOTE OUT HILLARY and get change for the White House!!!

Change is President obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shane   April 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I think some you people are living in a "fairy tale" world. Obama is a great candidate and the only reason people don't vote for him is because he is black. So we need to stop kidding ourselves. Women vote for Hillary because she is a woman. There gender basis and race basis. We all know Obama is an exceptional individual compared to Clinton. Look how Her husband and her twist things and the old white folks in PA fall for it. Nafta took your jobs away and you voted for the people that supported it. They are right when they uneducated people vote for Hillary lol.

Obama? No!   April 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I never believe Poll reported by CNN!

Since CNN is always Pro-obama and always try to distort the truth!

No obama!

Hillary 08

SUE, Michigan   April 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Hmm, isn't this supposed to be an Obama gimme win? I think the lady has staying power.

Luke Brown, Charleston SC   April 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Question: Why is Clinton staying in the race when she knows it's impossible for her to overtake Obama in the contest for delegates?

Answer: It's all about 2012.

The longer the Democratic race goes on, the weaker Obama will be in the fall against McCain. McCain wins, and who do you think will claim she has the best chance against him in 2012?

Senator Clinton is a very smart woman. She knows she is not going to get the nomination this year. However, she is not smart enough to understand that the part of the Democratic party that is backing Obama — at this point, it's the majority — will forget what she is doing.

Peter   April 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

It's a little strange how we alternate between states that are no contest (North Carolina, Mississippi, Rocky Mt states) and the so called "crucial states." Obama has been winning by huge margins in the less contested states, and generally losing by single digit margins in the "crucial deciding states" (Texas, Pa, Ohio) which seem to be labelled as crucial only because they started out as Clinton country.

There should be less discussion of "crucial states" and more discussion of "who gets more delegates in the end." The superdelegates may know better than the general public who is more electable, but I prefer the idea of democracy. If not, why are we wasting time on going through the motion of voting?

Sidney P.   April 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Tie Breaker? What tie? There is no way Mrs. Clinton can win period. They are not in a tie, it is statistically impossible for her to "win". She is over and just won't lay down. Perhaps she is just hoping to collect come more money to pay her bills. I can promise you that her reasons for staying in the race have only to do with her welfare and not the party or the country.

atoin from california   April 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Young voters suck. Obama needds to win the main base of democrats not these newbies

YOU NEED TO KNOW   April 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

More of the Letter by Michael Moore

Any endorsement of a Democrat must be done with this acknowledgement and a hope that one day we will have a party that'll represent the people first, and laws that allow that party an equal voice.
Finally, I want to say a word about the basic decency I have seen in Mr. Obama. Mrs. Clinton continues to throw the Rev. Wright up in his face as part of her mission to keep stoking the fears of White America. Every time she does this I shout at the TV, "Say it, Obama! Say that when she and her husband were having marital difficulties regarding Monica Lewinsky, who did she and Bill bring to the White House for 'spiritual counseling?' THE REVEREND JEREMIAH WRIGHT!"
But no, Obama won't throw that at her. It wouldn't be right. It wouldn't be decent. She's been through enough hurt. And so he remains silent and takes the mud she throws in his face.
That's why the crowds who come to see him are so large. That's why he'll take us down a more decent path. That's why I would vote for him if Michigan were allowed to have an election.

Jen   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Anytime they say Obama is leading, it means he is actually loosing.

Gerardo in Los Angeles   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Indiana end this madness.

NOBAMA NO WAY!   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

CLINTON WILLPREVAIL!!!

Mike from Westchester   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

"Tie breaker"?????? Ha, ha, ha! It ain't a tie. Senator Barack Obama has an almost insurmountable lead…and the only reason for the 'almost' is because of the levels to which the Clinton campaign is willing to stoop.

Max Sewell   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

My read is that Indiana is a must-win for Obama, NOT Clinton. All the pressure's on him. He's leading but she's racking up them big-state victories. She only stands to gain here. She wins Indiana, suddenly the race is dead-even in the eyes of the public, with a lot of people questioning Obama who would look like he's fading fast.

Obama needs to prove he's a winner. There's no way to get Hillary out of the race but to beat her fair and square. Indiana is fair territory by most accounts, not substantially favoring either candidate.

Indiana is the place. May 6 is the time. A twin victory probably ends it. Superdelegates leap off the fence Obama's way.

Blessed   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I can't understand why there is a dead heat! Senator Obama is the best and most honest candidate. Go ahead and endorse Senator Obama.

Blessed
Redan, GA

Derrick   April 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Hillary WILL win Indiana, there is NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!!!

YES WE WILL!

YES WE WILL!

Hillary 08 12′

If not Hillary, then McCain!

lime   April 25th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Wake up people, CNN and MSNBC are in the Obama corner. The people and momentum are on Hillarys side. last I heard the people do the voting. Hillary big in Indiana.

Alice   April 25th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Every state is a must-win for Clinton. But it really doesn't matter because the end result will be the same. She will keep going until someone drives a stake through her heart, and Obama will win the nomination anyway.

Idaho Jake   April 25th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Indiana — "the next crucial battleground that could decide the Democratic presidential nomination"

How many of these are we going to have?

Please, CNN, start reporting the facts (Hillary simply cannot catch up) and not the hype (Hillary needs just one more break-through performance to really change things around). Its getting tiresome.

kaz   April 25th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I frustated with Obama's champaign, why they can not argue that every one should follow the rules set by DNC, and no rule can be changed during the game. Who ever win the total deligates should be nominee. If DNC changes the rule, Sen. Obama should look the option as an independent candidate with Sen. Chuck Hegal as VP. If Clintons are ready to destroy sen. Obama and the democrats just watch than why sen. Obama should care about the party, let it go. Any way the time is right for third party candidate.

Janet Nichols   April 25th, 2008 11:58 am ET

The Clinton's has run such a negative campaingn, Barack Obama has
tried to rise above the gutter politice and they have made it impossible.
This election is about issues, every time that I go to the gas station to buy gas for my car I get very bitter, about having to spend almost $100.00 for gas and that does not fill my tank. Everytime that I have to purchase milk which is almost $4.00 a gallon I also get bitter. The media is focusing on trivial thing that does not really affect the people of this country. There are more imperative things that are affecting the country. Rev. Wright is not one of them.

elliot   April 25th, 2008 11:58 am ET

this article is hysterical.
they keep moving the goal posts!
every state is must win for clinton.
obama is leading and she can't catch up but now they want indiana to
be the "tie breaker".there's no such thing as obama is ahead.
laughable.the democratic party will do itself in by letting clinton linger on in a race that is well-futile for her.
obama has one twice as many states,and leads in all factions yet every primary they move the goal posts.the dems are insane!
i'm glad i'm not one of them.
i guess because they think obama will win north carolina-well that doesn't matter.
and even though obama has won states with blue collar whites and would win cali and new york as all dems do-they ignore that.
this is why independants like myself won't join either party.
the dems picked clinton as the winner early on so they keep moving the goal posts.if clinton was leading the obama is now-they would've been pushed him out of the race.
the repub's are cruel,and the dems are fools!

Luis   April 25th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Looks like a bunch of dumb Hoosiers have fallen for teh "hopenosis" of the false prophet….good luck with that

Chriss   April 25th, 2008 11:56 am ET

HRC needs a vacation!

Time to give Hillary the time off to rest she so desparately needs so she suffers no more delusions about sniper fire, for whom she was named, her daughter at the twin towers on 9/11 …

Indiana and North Carolina, please do your part to help this poor woman.

Vote Obama!

PDT   April 25th, 2008 11:56 am ET

She won't win my vote!

suzy   April 25th, 2008 11:56 am ET

COME ON INDIANA!!!!!!!
VOTE SMART!!!!!!!
VOTE HILLARY!!!!!!!!

Lynda West Chester, PA   April 25th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Come on Indiana…. pull the plug on the Clinton campaign. Lets all move forward with the best person to unite this country…..

OBAMA 08!

Ken   April 25th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Why is everyone wanting to end this race before the finish line? Let it go own till Hilary or Obama has the necessary 2,025 nominees.

Win or Lose, Hillary needs to continue on with the race and ignore everyone that is trying to get her to step down. Maybe Obama needs to step down, for he does not have the necessary 2,025 nominees.

People need not to listen to the polls, We ALL need to listen to facts! Depending on how you look at the results of each and everyone of the contests. Again, neither Hillary or Obama have the necessary 2,025 nominess.

WAKE UP AMERICA! Let us ALL get behind Hillary and push her over the finish line, so that with her talents, skills, knowledge and experience, can go on to become our nest president. A president that can start making the changes that she is promising the American people, from the very first day in office.

John McCain   April 25th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I hate that I am saying this, but go Hillary. Stay in there throwing mud as long as you can. I am doing nothing and gaining points.

Austrian   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

What matters is she winsby how much? 2 or 3 points? Still not good enough. I dont see her going anywhere but to destroy her rival and party. That wld significantly hurt the party in Nov.

European us politics watcher.

Tim   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary Clinton indeed has a tough task, convincing the more conservative base that she's the candidate to choose over Barack Obama.

Having lived there a large portion of my life, I think this will be more of an uphill battle for her, probably than in any other state - thus far (actually who is left to vote, Puerto Rico?).

Tim

Jose'   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Pay attention Obama supporters.

The Clintons are about to steal the nomination right out from under your nose!

Louis   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Dear Clinton supporters:

Please go to Slate.com Delegate Counter and see why it is mathematically impossible for Clinton to beat Obama in pledged delegates. The only way she can get the nomination is by convincing the superdelegates to over-ride the will of the voters. This will splinter the Democratic Party and lead to a McCain victory in November. Is this what you really want–four more years of Bush policies?

mitch from ark.   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

she can't win,so she should drop out.

Sue   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Indiana you could put the final nail in Hillary coffin and put an end to this madness. Hillary and Bill are out of control. Lying to win = a loss for the America people.

Vote to change our polictics Obama 08!!!!!

Jake, California   April 25th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary is going to lose both Indiana and NC but she'll still keep pressing for MI and FL….copy and past this post somewhere so you can look at it on or after May 6th…she's going to talk about MI and FL in her concession speech after losing IN and NC…mark my words!

Michael   April 25th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I hope the people of Indiana make the right decision, unlike florida…ohio..and pennsylvania. Barack Obama is the best person to lead this country.

Yes we can in 2008

aurelia- your smart neighbour