Comments on: Clinton, Obama dead even, poll says

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:39:21 +0000

All this "news" from MSM is not news. It's a transparent attempt to force the perception on the public that the race is close. It's all about ratings and $$$$. If Obama appears to have too large a lead (or momentum), they spend endless hours subtly attacking him until the polls draw close. If Clinton is up, they pedal subtle attacks on her and manipulate opinions to tighten the polls. Think I'm wrong? Go back through CNN (and other MSM), archives and look at the coverage trends. MSM is hijacking the process for financial gain. Don't be fooled folks. Educate yourself on the facts and ignore the propaganda/spin. But, by all means, continue to tune in for "breaking news" and "up to the second" reports.

By: Ken in Florida

Ken in Florida — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:39:17 +0000

The big problem I see with this continuing is that Obama has never blatantly said that Clinton is unelectable or that he thinks McCain is a better choice for commander in chief. If he were to be the one that had to leave the race, he could go to his supporters and say,"Vote for Hillary, vote Democrat". How could Hillary do the same with any credibility after the way she has painted him as unelectable, elitist, out of touch and not fit to be commander in chief.? It would fit right in with a lot of her other changes in thinking that fit the moment or situation, but would probably not sway many of her faithfull that she has already convinced to hate Obama.

By: Cruz

Cruz — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:57 +0000

Obama,

Now is the time to get focused and take this campaign. Speak details..keep on the issues and keep the message strong and positive. Don't only speak of uniting and changing..provide all the specifics and present a plan for immediate progression. Dreams can only take shape through vision, belief, and most importantly organized action. Tell the people of Indiana the formula for success and they will believe. Then we will follow you to through November and change this world. Everyone wants it...they may just not even realize it. Let's do this one step at a time. Let's make the reason clear.

Obama 08 and beyond.
Destiny is Calling.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:56 +0000

You are bothered by the Primary – how about he Iraq so called War – that is simply maddening. Iraqis laughing up a storm I'm sure at how dumb the USA is giving them money for dead people, etc who are not working, feeding the Gov't and they move to Paris and steal truckloads of American Taxypayer money – NOT TO SPEAK OF ALL THE DEATHS THAT HAVE BEEN UNNESSARY.
We have the worst Gov't ever in the USA today.

By: Patti Wichita, Ks.

Patti Wichita, Ks. — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:45 +0000

I cannot believe how many people are still putting their confidence in Hillary Clinton. She has proven not to be trustworthy. She has lied several times over somewhat important things just to make her look good. If we look back, we will see that she has not done anything in any of the states. She was only a first lady, not a president. She failed in several things she did attempt during her husbands presidency. Does noone remember the Whitewater problem that the Clintons had in Arkansas. Dishonesty there that continues through today. I prefer someone who does not lie and cover it by calling it a misspeak. A lie is a lie. Please get her out of the race. She is not presidential material.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:35 +0000

My American people you should look in the mirror and be ashamed of yourselves. We have a (black) Man that is well qualified for this position and what does the media along with Hilary (who we use to love) do ..bring up things to distract us from making the best decision about who would help to make this World equal and better for not only the rich but for everyone..If Hilary can fool you by this stupidity that she has made a part of her campaign then what else will she fool you with to get what she wants,,,Bosnia ..hmmmm
We need to focus on the real issues here and stop letting the media and other people(Hilary) keep us from being part of the American Dream no matter your race,,, isn't that what American is about!!!
Obama 08!

By: Char

Char — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:34 +0000

Clinton is a backstabbing, back biting Liar

By: I have a dream

I have a dream — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:27 +0000

I DARE CNN to not do a report based on a poll for 6 months –
Try real news for awhile.

Obama/Edwards 08

By: mike

mike — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:27 +0000

Nader looking better and better every day....

By: Jordan Howard

Jordan Howard — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:23 +0000

I think that the WORLD needs Obama as the President. If anyone who is voting for Hilary actually looked into all the lies and false promises she has made over the years we wouldn't be having this conversation. It would not suprise me if Hilary got in though. I mean this is the country that voted George Bush in for 2 terms.

By: Life-long voter in Clinton, IN

Life-long voter in Clinton, IN — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:18 +0000

Is anyone else in Indiana bothered by Hillary Clinton's statement that we have "wandered in the wilderness of American politics for 40 years" and the suggestion that we are likely to remain exiled unless she gets us the debate we deserve? We have CNN, the Internet, and the Indy Star. Who's being elitist now? I have no intention of voting for someone so out of touch with my state and the level of political involvement here in the heartland. We're the Crossroads of American, not some forgotten hinterland. Now that I know what you think of us, I'll get over it and find a candidate who better reflects my views.

By: Lewis

Lewis — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:15 +0000

The Perfect Storm...I love it!

By: gene

gene — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:14 +0000

Obama can not win the general election. He will lose all the south and border states, all the normal red states, Michigan for sure because his lawyers held up a revote and one or both Ohio and Pennsylvania. David Brooks reports that he is only tied with McCain in Minn. Wisc. and New Jersey. The so called big new voter numbers and higher voting in the primaries is mostly being fueled by the AA community and that will be offset in the general election by defections to McCain by that segment that claims they will not vote for a black candidate. I know this is not right, but it is a fact of life. If Hillary is the candidate its possible the black vote will stay home in protest. The stage is set for a McCain victory. How sad!

By: Hillary no way

Hillary no way — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:10 +0000

Hillary (and both Clintons for that matter) are a total joke. Some of the blindest supporters I've ever seen who spew vile slanderous things about Obama.

No matter, she won't win. Her negative tactics won't work.

By: LL

LL — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:04 +0000

It's time to call for Obama to step down. He is using the race card too often & is dividing our nation even more than it is.

By: Von from Atlanta

Von from Atlanta — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:03 +0000

The perception that Hillary will do anything to get elected is scary. She wants to have a Lincoln-Douglas style debate with Obama. I have seen all of the debates. I have seen most of their stump speaches. I am sure the folks in Indiana and North Carolina have also. It is time for this drama to end!

By: Steve in DC

Steve in DC — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:03 +0000

I hold no faith in the polls. He will win NC and IN...then Hill will have to drop out!

By: IAMWMD

IAMWMD — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:47 +0000

Every Hillary supporter that threatens to vote for McCain must be a member of the 13 percent that wouldn't vote for Obama anyway.

Please hurry to your nearest voting precinct and change to the republican party already since you harbor their racist, elitist values along with Hillary.

Obama 08

By: Danel

Danel — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:46 +0000

No more Clinton. No obliterate Iran. No more war. No more useless debates.

By: lamon

lamon — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:36 +0000

Dear Media,

Please go away. Thank you.

By: Richard, St. Paul, MN

Richard, St. Paul, MN — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:32 +0000

I don't know if either of the candidates popularity is waning or waxing or whatever. But I do know that Americans are already sick to death of politics, politics, politics. After eight years of ineptitude and corruption, we're all hungry for change. But we've already had eight months of politics and campaigning and there's still six more months to go. We're hitting the saturation level and are already nauseous from wave after wave of political commercials, ads, debates, flyers, and whining.

By: jeff, AL

jeff, AL — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:32 +0000

This election is playing out just the way I thought it would. A newcomer, with big hype and big speeches draws a lot of crowds and support initially. But after a longer than usual election process, folks get to see past a lot of the hype. And that takes a toll on someone whom does not have a lot of substance. Clinton, thank you for staying tough in this race. Had you dropped out earlier, we would never have seen much of this about Obama.

By: Emit

Emit — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:30 +0000

Bill – Problem is, many folks do not get to know the candidates. They let the 30 second sound bites the news media select influence them.

America – wise up – do some research. The TRUTH is within your reach. But YOU must invest the time and not rely on others to do the research for you.

Peace!

By: Bayou Joe

Bayou Joe — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:22 +0000

No Hillary on the ballot? My vote goes to McCain. Yours should too.

By: TH

TH — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:19 +0000

42% is the magic number - if O were to get that percentage or higher in every state, territory and that percentage of Super D's, he wins the nom. Clinton is taking the whole party up her Sisyphyan escapade. It's a done deal.

By: CeeJay

CeeJay — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:06 +0000

Neither democratic candidate will win because (1) a lot of white people see OBAMA's skin color and not the improvement he can bring to our country and (2) a lot of black people won't vote for Hillary because of anger at "the system" that gave her the nomination. Unfortunately, unless people wake up and think for themselves more of our soldiers are going to die for an untruth and ordinary folk will keep suffering.

By: Matthew, Philadelphia, PA

Matthew, Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:06 +0000

It's offical...buyers remorse has set in. Hopefully it's not too late.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:00 +0000

What a surprise! The press finally takes off the kid gloves about Obama and the truth comes out. Now people outside of Illinois are seeing the real Obama and his popularity is fading. If press coverage of him had been like this all along he would have been out of the race a long time ago.

By: Josh in CA

Josh in CA — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:55 +0000

Is the elitist Hillary Clinton really trying to convince Indiana she is good ol' wholesome town folk? Give me a break! By making references to flat bed trucks and using words like "fancy" doesn't make you a member of that community. We see right through your GOP tactics. Do we really want a self serving candidate who is too stubborn and greedy to realize she is damaging the democratic party as president? Also, I think people would question her motives a little more if they understood her ties with the Bilderberg Group. WAKE UP AMERICA!

By: Vee

Vee — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:54 +0000

I do not understand how Hillary is leading in these polls..

Well till that happens I will not believe MSM

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:51 +0000

I think the reality is Hillary will be the next President. I don't think any of the three will do our country any good. Not sure anybody is good enough. She stayed in and the tide is turning in her favor. At least I can get a bumper sticker when the country is unhappy that says "Don't blame me.... I didn't vote for her"

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:46 +0000

Talk about lying. Obama takes the cake. The day after New Year's 1996, fresh from being a civil rights lawyer, Obama abused his position as head of a voter registration project to expand his access to the ballot box. Obama operatives filed into a hearing room of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and challenged hundreds of signatures on the nominating petitions until every one of Obama's four Democratic primary rivals was forced off the ballot. Sounds like afew other well known figures like Adolf Hitler, The Ayatollah Komani, Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro. They were all new to politics and all ran on campaigns of change. Dictators always do. Be careful what you wish for.

By: Randy - Denver

Randy - Denver — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:46 +0000

It is interesting the people who want Hillary because she is a "fighter" she will stick it out even when she cannot win... reminds me of Bush he is a "fighter" even when he has lost he does not know it all he can do is drive the country into the ground while he "fights".. sounds alot like Hillary and what she is doing to the Dems. she cannot win the numbers are against her folks, NC has more delegates than In so when Barack wins NC by a LARGE margin and she eeks out a win in IN he WINS again.. it is math folks! But I guess you support Mr. Bush's ideas.. fight no matter what you do to those around you when you lose just start calling it a victory and people will believe you!

By: Aaryan Schubert, OR

Aaryan Schubert, OR — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:37 +0000

Better late than never...It is a mystery how Obama ever reached where he is today! He is a pathetic, egoistic hypocritie. All he does is just talk...one cannot become a President with only that one credential!
Wake up people, see him for what he is...how long will u be fooled and swayed....kick him out before it is too late and u r left repenting...

By: Jed in Texas

Jed in Texas — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:36 +0000

Dead even?I remember Sam Walton telling us to buy American,another lie wrapped in the flag.

By: Obatala

Obatala — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:33 +0000

CNN you want us to believe that, but it is not true............. while we know you want clinton as the nomineee the majority we want Obama

while in PA you misreprsesented who won and how, or why..
you are trying to sabotage it in IN and also in NC, as well

but like the clintons, the biased media will not fool the people

by June we will have our nominee for sure, Sen.Obama.

please cnn stick to the facts and numbers........... that should not be hard.

By: merle 7

merle 7 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:36:28 +0000

COME ON HOOSIERS DONT VOTE FOR A LOSER !

STOP THE DRAMA AND VOTE OBAMA !

By: Herman LA, CA

Herman LA, CA — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:35:57 +0000

As an African American male age 48, former president Hillary and Bill Clinton has lost all of my respect. I use to like Bill Clinton and even voted for him and stood by him during his very tough times in the White House when he was going through his impeachment process with the Monica Lewinsky. Let me just say one thing I was not in favor of voting for Senator Barack Obama until after his win in Iowa. I was strongly leaning toward voting for Senator Clinton and she had my vote locked in.

However, after Senator Clinton’s loss in Iowa she seems to have lost some true appeal that really had my heart as a voter. Then Bill Clinton starting playing the race card and bringing the country to a stand still on the issues and allowing race to dominate the presidential campaigns.

However, I believe that after seeing her run her campaign it would only indicate just how dysfunctional her administration would be and it would be an administration that can forge our country ahead in the 21st century in regards to race relations. This is not only need in our own country but in the foreign world as well which is extremely important now because our planet is in pearl and we need a leader that can at least try to bring about some sense of peace through out the world.

By: Martha, Georgia

Martha, Georgia — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:35:35 +0000

What is it that the media, including CNN is not getting on this Wright thing. Wright is telling the truth that millions of Americans are agreeing with. Secondly, FORMER PASTOR, what is the media not getting. Obama is not being advised that Wright, and Wright not being advised by Obama. Both gentlemen have made their stance Clear. What the media does not want to do is THINK and secondly, THIS MEDIA is part of the old partisan politics.

By: anna

anna — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:35:34 +0000

people who support Hillary think one more time. when there is a prob like 9-11 in country she gonna sit at home and cry. if she cant take the work load how can you think she can take such pressures and take right decisions. NOWAY....U GUYS ARE CRAZY.

By: Cody

Cody — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:35:26 +0000

It should be obvious by now that all this is tearing the party apart.
Though I definitely support Obama, I recognize they are both good candidates and essentially the same on the issues. Their differences pale next to their differences with McCain.
And whichever one wins the nomination, the loser will undoubtedly campaign for the winner. So all you people who shout that you wouldn't possibly vote for the other, just remember that.

By: FactCheck

FactCheck — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:35:22 +0000

Keep drinking the Kool-Aid Clinton-sheep. If you think Hilary has any chance of winning anything, you are more delusional than George "what recession?" Bush.

By: Phrank

Phrank — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:41 +0000

Gain or BOUNCE? We will see. In any event , it is important to remember–as Bill Schn'eider explained a couple of years ago–that tracking polls do not predict the actual support for a candidate, but the CHANGE in support. To estimate the actual support, your "poll of polls" is a measure that could be used. The most recent poll of polls showed Obama up 11 points. This morning Newsweek put out a poll showing Obama plus 8. This is consistant with previous polling that shows that predictive polls (like those used in your "p of p" average) run about 8 to ten points above the Gallup tracking polls taken at the same time.

By: Eugene-MN

Eugene-MN — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:26 +0000

Get real people. Are we trying to win an election or are we stuck on which cake to present to the guests? We need a "joint ticket." Period. Neither one of our potential candidates are going to be able to pull this off alone. Nancy Pelosi is entitled to her "opinion" about a joint ticket but the reality is; neither candidate can pull in the requisite populations or states to do it alone. I want to win the presidency for the democrats, don't you? This isn't a game, we are trying to keep McCain from gaining the presidency. That's it, that's the goal. Keep it simple and we'll win.

By: Missouri Democrat

Missouri Democrat — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:13 +0000

If Super Tuesday was held today this would be a completely different ballgame! We would have a candidate, and it would be HILLARY! As the truth comes out people finally realize it!

By: Ticker Shock, Richmond, VA

Ticker Shock, Richmond, VA — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:03 +0000

I am a Hillary supporter. I am also now reading Barack Obama's book "Dreams From My Father." I have a new -found respect for him. I am a little wary of Michelle Obama's personality (not competency though; I thought the same thing about Hillary when Bill was running) and I think Bill Clinton is going off the deep end. I've just gotten used to the Idea that Obama may be the Democratic candidate and I will gladly cast my vote for him if he wins the nomination.

By: wake up

wake up — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:33:54 +0000

Hilary = Nixon

Characteristic are identical!

If you haven't noticed she is conniving.

Please, anybody but Hilary.

By: hrp

hrp — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:33:51 +0000

So Clinton's Rove tactics are working?. She's such a sleaze.

By: Alex in TX

Alex in TX — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:33:49 +0000

This has more to say about the electorate of people who continue to fall for the smear campaign tactics. Voters pay more attention to the vitrial character attacks being lobbed by Clinton and look away from a truly intelligent man talking about changing the way the game is played and taking the high road.

Don't fall for Hillary's scare tactics. We don't need another leader who reminds Iran that we could nuke them back into the stone age. Seems like Bush rhetoric there.

By: James

James — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:33:45 +0000

Hello,

I am truly considering switching parties from Democrat to Republican for the dems are once again proving they're dysfunctional unity ......

In an era where there is no way they should loose the election given an unpopluar President, failing economy, war etc..

Yet trust me when I tell you that the election will be much closer than expected and would not be totally surprise if somehow the GOP wins again..

I'm through!!