April 28, 2008
Posted: April 28th, 2008 03:30 PM ET

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Bingaman endorsed Obama Monday.
Bingaman endorsed Obama Monday.

(CNN) - New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced Monday he'll cast his crucial superdelegate vote for Barack Obama.

“To make progress, we must rise above the partisanship and the issues that divide us to find common ground. We must move the country in a dramatically new direction," Bingaman said in a statement released by the Obama campaign. “I strongly believe Barack Obama is best positioned to lead the nation in that new direction.”

Bingaman is one of the party's nearly 800 superdelegates who will decide which candidate wins the Democratic nomination. Clinton's current superdelegate lead over Obama is now just over 20, though more than 300 have yet to announce who they will support.

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JDe   April 28th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

HOLD IT! HOLD IT! HOLD IT! ~ What is all this with the story of another Superdelegate for Obama??? Come on CNN and Hillary/McBush supporters....let's talk about the real important issues facing our Nation right now...

Flag Pins, Rev Wright Loops and Bowling

I mean what is the problem here...don't you know that these are the real issues that the citizens care about!!!

Unshrub   April 28th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

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

nikki NY   April 28th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Welcome Senator Bangaman, and congrats senator Obama

Mike   April 28th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Another going against the will of the people... get ready Obama supporters... the supers are going to use this to back Clinton!!!

Lynn   April 28th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Bingaman needs his head examined!!!

Kay Morris   April 28th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Thank You, Senator Bingaman, You'll be proud of your decision which is for Hope and Change?
Kay, Springfield, Illinois

wright   April 28th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Wright is sinking the Obama bandwagon.

Who is fanning the fires of racial hatred and creating a split along race line?

Obama and his pastor friend.

dbailey   April 28th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Thank you Jeff Bingaman! regardless of whom you endorsed, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing so! competition is a good thing but what's going on in the dem party right now is far from a good thing. Please encourage others to please make up their minds

John   April 28th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Honestly,Rev.Jermiah Wright is out to destroy Obama.The Obama supporters should ,should not blame Hillary,or whites.It is all Obama's hiding under the rags to win the elections at any cost.There are African Americans who support Hillary and do it in the most respectable way possible.The buck stops at Obama's table.It is a shame Obama cannot stand out and say enough is enough REV. J. Wright.! What a travesty,for the first African American who rightfully wants to be the first President of the US of A.

Deb   April 28th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I'm sure he will remember this day with regret!

It is never a good idea when you are a politician to ignore and show disrespect for the people who vote you into office!

wright is the enemy   April 28th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Obama supporters, don't blame any one but Obama and his pastor for stirring up racial tensions and creating racial divides.

This is not the way forward for our country.

Jether J.   April 28th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Good Job! I think Obama is the best choice, Ihave nother against Hillary but she has been fighting for Universal Healthcqare for decades and where is it?

Obama '08!

who is the enemy?   April 28th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I believe REv Wright:

Obama is just a politician- he goes out as a politician and says what he needs to say as a politician.

So Obama is a typical pol- kinda shoots his entire campaign out from under him, doesn't it?

Tim   April 28th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

How sweet it is!!! Clinton supporters...Make up your mind. Senator Clinton says that Super delegates can make up their mind. You are criticizing this Super Delegate for doing precisely what Senator Clinton is asking them to do, except for her. What gives???? She is the one that wants the Super Delegates and the pledge delegates to go against the wishes of the people. You cannot have it both ways. Stop crying just because the Super Delegates are coming to Senator Obama.

Obama 08

Sara Shamili   April 28th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Every time a super delegate supports Obama, Clinton and her followers turn green. It is so fun to read their angry reactions. Hey get used to it...

who is the enemy?   April 28th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

“Louis Farrakhan is not my enemy. He didn’t enslave me. He didn’t put me in chains. And he didn’t make me this color.”

Sounds like Rev Wright's enemy is white people, white people, and then who?–not white people but God?

California Girl   April 28th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Not a smart move on his part. Obama cannot beat the mean Republican Machine. Wake up Superdelegates. Only Hillary can beat McCain in November.

Ken of NC   April 28th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

PEOPLE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SUPERDELEGATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO VOTE THE WISHES OF THE PEOPLE IN THEIR STATE. THEY ARE FREE TO VOTE THEIR ONW CONVICTIONS, HOWEVER, MANY OF THE SUPERS ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SHOULD REMEMBER THAT THE VOTERS ARE SUBJECT TO RECALL ON ELECTION DAY THE WAY THEY CAST THEIR VOTES AS SUPERDELEGATES.

Mike G   April 28th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Good! The new poll that's favorable to Hillary this week will favorable to Obama next week. All I know is that if them Democrats don't take back the White House this year, the blame lies at the feet of Hillary Clinton. Many of us life-long Democrats will not be forgetting what she has done.

George   April 28th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I absolutely REJECT the argument that the long primary season is "tearing apart the Democratic Party". Give me a break. It''s just political rhetoric (yes, on both sides!)

I also find it odd...that when Obama was behind in superdelegates, there was an effort on the part of the Obama campaign which advocated Superdelegates should vote the "will of the voters of the Superdelegates' respective states". Now how funny is it, all of a sudden it is ok for the Superdelegates to NOT vote the will of the people.... As I recall – Clinton won N. Obama is NO different of a politician.

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   April 28th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

welcome to the winning team Mr Bingaman. I am glade that you chose to cast your vote for OBOMA. May GOD bless you. Like I always say God is going to bring OBOMA through this no matter how many stones are thrown at him. Whats meant for him no one can take it away no matter how hard they try. And I admire his truthfulness

OBOMA 2008 for president

Blue collor white man, and proud of it   April 28th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

It is time for the Republican-controlled Media to give this Wright controversy some fairness and enquire of Hillary Clinton and her surrogates the following:

Is it true that, (1) Hillary surrogate, Congresswoman Shiela Jackson Lee, is also a devotee of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright; that he''s been preaching at her home church, where she is actively involved, annually for the past 15 years and has an open invitation to return, and, that she sat in the pews for his visits and did not bat an eye?

Is it true that (2) Hillary surrogate, Rev. Marcia Dyson was not only a longtime member of Trinity United Church of Christ but also still considers Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright her pastor? That Rev. Marcia Dyson''s seminary education, in part, was sponsored by Trinity UCC and encouraged by Rev. Wright? And was it not at Trinity were she first met her husband, Rev. Dr. Michael Dyson, who''s been very vocal in his defense of Rev. Wright.?

And, lastly of Hillary Clinton, that if Rev. Wright would not have been her Pastor, then why did she and Bill when going through Impeachment, turn to Rev. Wright for Prayer and Support and invite him to the White House? These things should be asked and answered.

Brian   April 28th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Another smart superdelegate.
The problem is CNN and other networks keep saying this race is close when in fact it is not. Considering 90% of the vote is in, she has no relistic chance of catching up. The superdelegates will not go against the will of the people. They do not want to see the democratic party ripped apart and riots in the streets. Because that is exactly what would happen if the superdelegates go against the will of the people.

Brian in Canada

Marc   April 28th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

You guys who say "welcome aboard" are the most annoying people on this blog. It's your little chance to be arrogant and act like you were the first to support Obama. You remind me of those kids in school who always claimed to like a band before they became famous.

Anson From New York   April 28th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

A wise choice to save the country from the MAD woman.

Great choice for the love of the country. :-D

OBAMA 2008!!!

Darryl   April 28th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Thank You Sen. Jeff Bingaman

Arlington TX

Rhonda   April 28th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

What a fool. For some strange reason, the Democrats continually insist on supporting weak Presidential candidates. Add Obama to the list.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   April 28th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

The new direction is one payer health care and a European Socialist style of welfare state! One with high taxes, high fuel cost, restricitve regulation, and privlage for only those with title or wealth!

Sallie Mae   April 28th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Smart man!!

OBAMA '08

A Proud Typical Ordinary American   April 28th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

So much for the argument from all those superdelegates who switched from Hillary to Barry, because he won their state's primary/caucus.

In November, it won't matter who got the most delegates but who can get more votes than McCain. No one really knows cause no one has voted yet. Hopefully all these superdelegates are making a wise informed decision that will lead their candidate to victory. If not, then their electorate should seriously consider their judgement when they're up for re-election.

God Bless/Help America

Raq   April 28th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Hillary needs to drop out she has no chance!

OregonVoter   April 28th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Do you think it is possible that this man just sat down, thought it out, and decided who would be the better president....just like a superdelegate is supposed to? How is it that Clinton supporters can expect and encourage superdelegates for months to vote their hearts and then be so critical when someone does? Amazing.

Sylvia   April 28th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

robinspp   April 28th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Mr.Bingaman is right. Obama is the only candidate can move the country in to a new direction because he is honest and intelegent.

e forrest   April 28th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

just go to peter paul site, republicans know all about it ,so do cnn probably,republicans want the clintons to win because they know they can bring all the bad things clintons have done, in november they will wipe the floor with her, she dosnt care because its said she ruins everyone that apposes her, very sad for america , open your eyes , america has enough of corruption with past politions, obama comes across as decent and honest, open your eyes, change is a good thing.

Hope   April 28th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

The TRUTH will set you free. The TRUTH HAS BEEN TOLD AND WE ARE ABOUT TO BE FREE (FROM LIES AND BONDAGE FORCED ON US BY OUR FAKE GOVERNMENT)! OBAMA '08!

CB   April 28th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Senator Clinton has said that superdelegates should vote their conscience. . .and not vote for a candidate as a reflection of the popular vote.

But every time Senator Obama picks up a superdelegate from a state that voted for Clinton, her supporters whine and cry, "Boo hoo. You are sexist. You are undemocratic."

The problem is that the Clinton "the end justifies the means" campaign is a major turn-off to those of us who have to endure the exact same type of endless spin and lies from the current administration.

In any event, everytime a superdelegate chooses Obama, the odds of a Clinton steal becomes less and less likely. Amen

Davind King   April 28th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Do the smart thing. Vote OBAMA '08! Unfortunately, Hillary's supporters are uneducated, therefore they don't know what the "smart" thing is!

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   April 28th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Thank you Senator. Now we just need the others to do the same to get this thing over and done with. In the meantime Hilary, why don't you just jump in the truck you keep talking about, have a beer, and ride off into the sunset. Oh and take your lying, cheating husband with you.

TAA in Atlanta GA   April 28th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

PEOPLE LOOK AT THE POLLS, IT SHOWS HILLARY BEATING MCCAIN BY 9%, NOT OBAMA. IF YOU WANT ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF BUSH THEN SELECT OBAMA BECAUSE THAT SURE WILL HAND THE KEYS TO THE WHITE HOUSE TO MCCAIN. I FOR ONE WILL GIVE HIM MY VOTE TO PUT HIM THERE AS MANY OF US WHO SUPPORT HILLARY WILL NEVER VOTE FOR SOMEONE WITHOUT ANY EXPERIENCE.

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!

Bridgette   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Those polls are not reality. The polls had them tied in PA and she won by almost ten points. I think people are telling the pollsters what they want to hear. That is why they keep getting it wrong. Obama will be the nominee.

Alexander P   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

How comes no one talks about Sen. Clintons alleged affair with her aid Ms. Huma Abedin. I would like to know whether it is true or not. There is nothing wrong about it. But I think the American people deserve to know the truth.

God   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Rev Wright actually said that his enemy is not , Louis Farrakhan, but God?

LF is not my enemy, he did not put shackes on me...did not enslave me... DID NOT make me the color that I am.

the implication is the enemy is white folks... and in the last example, the enemy is?? God?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

The superdelegates are slowly but surely putting Hillary on notice. Who's is going to verbally tell Hillary it's over or will she recognize her well is empty.

Dee   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Finally, another one with some common sense. Yes we can.

Tim   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Keep em coming!!! She will soon even trail in the Super Delegates too!!!! This will be over after NC & IN. She is still behind in ther popular vote. FL & MI will not count!!! Senator Obama will prevail!!!

Obama 08!!!

Ken   April 28th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I love Obama...............

You know why.............. I am not a supporter of him.

But he always SCORE POINTS

That is election is about

SLO Bear   April 28th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Here's hoping that other superdelegates show similar courage.

JS   April 28th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

He'll change his mind in a couple of weeks!

Obama has been on a down hill slide since Rev Wright was let out of the closet. If the Media would have reported the story before Super Tuesday, Hillary would have already wrapped this thing up!

She kept saying "he hasn't been vetted"!!!!

Penny   April 28th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

To the people that don't want change you must not like the color of his skin is all I can say. If you had a brain you would see that dems are supposed to be united, not divided. I don't want the bosnia liar for president but would have to vote for her to get dems in the oval office.

Ardnuas   April 28th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

GREAT!!!!!!!!! Obama is the ONLY person to UNITE this COUNTRY!!!!
He has a 21th century mentality, Clinton and McCain have a 20th century mentality...... we have GOT to go forwards PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Edwards08

California Voter   April 28th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I noticed Hillary just received another superdelegate but do not see any thing on the political ticker. Am I missing something or is CNN purposefully not showing those delegates?

GO HILLARY 2008

Jane, NC   April 28th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

The Obama campaign always seems to time these endorsements or superdelegates whenever the c ampaign are in trouble. Today's poll showing that Sen. Clinton is the more likely of the two to beat Sen. McCain, plus the fact that there's just nothing Sen. Obama can do to explain away the years he's been in Wright's congregation doesn't bode well for his prospects.

Joe, PA   April 28th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

It seems that Hillary voters; the uneducated, racist, and desperate; vote for her because they are too dumb to understand that she lies to you re-introduces herself every other primary just to get votes. It's such a pathetic and transparent attempt to get votes, it doesn't surprise me that the uneducated by into it and vote for her.

OBAMA 08,12!!!!!!

rock-c, Muncie, IN   April 28th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Great!!!!!! Another one in the family. We have more....Watch them roll out a few at a time.

Obama 08

NAFTA, NAFTA= Clinton

A vote for a Clinton is a vote for more jobs to leave this country.

Al, CA   April 28th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Great,

Obama is the only candidate that was against Iraq war, and so he is the only one that can legitimately claim White House! The other candidates should first try to compensate our waisted expenses from their pockets, then... – no, even then I don't think they have any moral right to be in this race...

Now, where is our Barbara Boxer, what's she thinking yet?!

Obama 2008

Susie Ram   April 28th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

More and More super delegates for Obama and poll of poll shows Hillary can beat Mccain. Something wrong with our polls.

kristine   April 28th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

how could anyone vote for this man..all he does is lie....racist and a liar

sh   April 28th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Well done. Hopefully superdelagates will show their cards son because media really want this to as prolonged as possible foe their own ratings.

Canadian and World Traveller   April 28th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

"Superdelegates are so dumb"
"Obama is not electible"
"Obama can't run a country"

Its funny because the people that know more about the facts behind the scene than anyone else are the Supers, and they are all defecting to him.

Hillary supporters, I respect your choice and this was a great race, but at this point you have to agree its time for her to defect. She is behind in every aspect of this race except super dels. That lead will be overtaken shortly by Obama.

There is a reason he does so well and it is because he speaks to the people I have heard a number of her speaches and she is always speaking down on the people, not like a leader, but as condescending authority figure.

She rallies around him not being electable, but then she goes on national tv and says he is. make up your mind and Fight for your points, but she wont, she is wishy washy all the time.

John   April 28th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Those who support Obama as superdelegates,have that right and the comfort in the opportunity.The real winners are the pledged delegates are the voters.That matters,not now but at the end of due process,when all are given their constitutional rights to vote;at the end of the primaries copleted.

TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA   April 28th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

There is obviously something about Obama!

They're coming slowly but they're coming!

Obama has what it takes to change the system!

Obama08!

PS. Thanks for putting New Mexico in play!!!!!!!! Between yourself and Gov. Richardson, McCain's outlook is getting increasingly bleak!

mitch from ark.   April 28th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

clinton won the state with less than 1/2 % of the vote,which is a statistical tie ,in delegates,so,all you people ,calling this fellow democrat a 'traitor',and claiming he won't be reelected, are probably not true democrats,but croossover republicans called 'operation chaos',who are trying to influence the democratic party's nomination process ,by voting for hillary,[while their true ,party candidate has already been nominated and whose votes don't matter in the gop race,via rush limbaugh].

dave desmond   April 28th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Hilly Billy Clintons, the presidency is not your birthright! In 12 years CHELSEA will be running too!
Give other Americans a chance to offer their contribution.
the country is much greater than your family.
I can understand the Clintons having a problem with this opponent that is expect ed to be below them.................
HILLY BILLY! GET OVER THE RUDE SHOCK!!!
IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN THIS TIME!!!

Leila   April 28th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I don't know who this Superdelegate is, but I hope that the people of New Mexico will remember that he supported a man who spent 20 years as a member of a church whose pastor is racist and divisive.
Hillary Clinton should stay in because the longer this goes on, the more negative things we learn about Obama and his circle. There will still be time for the party to be saved. If it ends we are stuck with Obama.
NObama

R.I.F.   April 28th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

It’s funny how the Clinton supporters say that the Republicans will rip Obama up this fall with things like Wright, Bittergate, etc…

Maybe some of you are too young to remember the Clinton years in office but the Republicans absolutely HATE the Clintons…period. Nothing sounds sweeter to them than to have her win the Democratic primary and then bring the wrath of God down on her and Bill this fall. All the RNC has to do is show a commercial with a blue dress, a cigar, and a picture of Bill Clinton and ask “Is this the first family that we want back in the white house?” and I guarantee whatever problem McCain has had shoring up this conservative base will be eliminated…period. Plus, the whole notion that Hillary has been fully vetted is crazy. Trust me, I’ve read things that the MSM has not reported that will certainly be 527 fodder this fall. Additionally, her negatives are a lot higher than Obama’s and McCain’s and Politics 101 tells you that the person you want to run against is the one with off the chart negatives…period.

The Republican are trying to influence the Superdelegates by going on shows and saying that they feel Obama is the weaker candidate. You Clinton backers are the first to say that words are just words and it’s actions that count. Well, look at the actions that the Republicans are taking. Ask yourself when was the last negative comment or attack on Clinton that you’ve seen from the right including FoxNews? They played around with the Sniper stuff for a couple of days but that was it. Now think about how many attacks you’ve seen on Obama? 100s. If they want him so bad and not her in the fall then their actions sure are showing something completely different. If you think they won’t hammer Bill on all of his ties, pardons, donations to the library then you are badly mistaken.

Liz Marquez   April 28th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

The sad thing is that super delegates are not looking out for the voters, Obama clearly has way too much baggage, worse than Hillary''s. But the most troublesome thing is, if the super delegates are voting for Obama as a vote against Clinton it will backfire. I am a Clinton supporter and one who will not vote for Obama in the General election. Many of you mistakenly think that we will come home to the party, well no we won't. The party is dysfunctional we have seen this with Florida and Michigan. I have watched and listened and I have decided that Obama has lied to us since day one. There are so many issues it isn't funny. The latest is Hamas endorsing Obama. I also ask, how many people would not have voted for him if all this stuff came out way earlier. I believe that many would not have done so.

Hillary is unelectable   April 28th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

OBAMA!!!!2008

Eric-PA   April 28th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Any bets that this is somehow related to Richardson's endorsement. I bet Richardson was offered the VP position and this superdelegate wants to be the one who supports the Obama/Richardson ticket. With Richardson being from NM, this senator from NM would be sure to receive special treatment from the WH. It's all politics!

sand   April 28th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

DROP OUT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A LOSER

Darrell - Wisconsin   April 28th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

sb – I watched his speech and he was referencing analyzed data from two scholars in education and linguistics. I don't suppose a Hillary supporter would know anything about that, because most of them are uneducated.

jfs Memhis, Tn   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Welcome aboard Senator.............it is good that the future of our Party takes precedence . If CNN doesn't stop the diliberate antagonizing of both of these candidates .......some of us who own sizeable blocks of shares will start to question your managment as towhat value our country is getting out of this !!!! There is freedom of the press ............but you are still publicly owned!!!

Torry   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Well again another red state that Clinton carried so theres no way Obama will win it anyway .I think it was funny how the Kennedy,s came out and endorsed Obama then the great Rev Wright slammed
JFK this weekend .I bet Jackie is rolling over in her grave .

McCain 2008 !!!!!

Kim   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Good news. More to follow.

Tom in MA   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Apparently a lot of super delegates could give a rat's behind about the wishes of the majority in their states. I hope they are remembered at election. I know Kennedy and Kerry will...by most of my large family!

Aaron, ATL   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Its amazing how people are taking this election so personal to the point of blind loyalty. Whoever the nominee is, they'll have my vote. Barack Obama is my choice but if Hillary is "given" the election, I'll be disturbed but I won't silence my voice by not voting or voting for McCain (insane!!!) I hope that whoever it is we hold them accountable when they get in office because that is the only thing that really counts.

OBAMA '08 (and although she's a habitual liar I'll vote for Hillary if the winch is in the general...LOL)

True   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Keep our polls and your spin and your media circus. We want reality and that means super delegates!

Chris, Erie, PA   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

SHAME ON YOU JEFF BINGAMAN.

Hillary won your state's primary and earned your vote. Enough with all these spineless Superdelegates rallying behind Obama out of fear. Stand behind the true leader – the toughest rival to face McCain in the fall – the candidate with ideas AND solutions... Hillary Clinton!

BettiH. Indianapolis, IN   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

What is wrong with these super deleagates? We need to stand up and rally behind a woman known and proven to be a strong, lying, murderous, scandalous biggoted butt-whole.

I say Go Obama.

Phillip   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Whatever happened to superdelegates not overturning the popular vote (per Pelosi and other Obama supporters)? If I remember correctly, Clinton won New Mexico, but 2 of its super's have endorsed Obama. Hypocrisy? I think so. I guess when they said they wanted the popular vote to count, they meant "for Obama."

You go GIRL!

Paulinus, Canada   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Smart move for believing in HOPE and not FEAR

In church yesterday, I listened to a Catholic priest preached about Hope Vs fear. It struck me that Obama is preaching Hope while Hillary is instilling fear into the minds of the American people.

Hope Vs Fear

Hope Factor => Obama
Fear Factor => Hillary

I followed the last two democratic primaries in Ohio and Pennsylvania and have deduced that most Americans live in fear. In realizing that, Sen. Hillary Clinton has embarked on the fear factor to secure her wins. She was able to instill fear into the minds of the undecided voters with her fear and negatives ads. What a way to win.

From a spiritual perspective, people should leave in Hope and not fear. Does Hillary have any Religious affiliation? It is surprising to see that a high percentage of Catholics embrace Hillary. Are they being indoctrinated into Hillary’s spiritual beliefs? A true Christian should believe in Hope and not Fear.

If people continue to live in fear, there will always be mistrust, divisiveness, and wars. Hope is what we need to counteract fear, which will bring people together and ultimately help Americans work together as a United Nation.

Sumaya Conners. East Chatham, NY   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Superdelegates should vote according to the popular vote. New Mexico voted for Hillary Clinton. Richardson and now Bigaman certainly seem to have their own personal vendetta or agenda against Senator Clinton.
If the DNC had winner take all, then we would not be having these blogs, because Hillary would have won already.

Obama is not ready to be president, he is too naive, too inexperienced and now with all the Wright fiasco is too compromised.

Mary in LA   April 28th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

And Clinton picked up one SD in Oregon – where's that story?

Grant   April 28th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Why is every Super who votes for Obama a "Judas"...shows that the Clintons really think they own the Dem party.....We kicked out the monarchy in 1776! This race is over, the powers that be, $$$ guys etc are all pulling out of her camp, she is out of $$ and ideas. The campaign is running on a tight budget to carry them to May 6, as Hillary has recouped her losses from recent fundraising, thus Penn served the purpose it was intented to do.

Expect more to come his way. The Dems want this over and fast! HRC as her foot in her mouth on too many issues taking irrational stances on too many issues to gain votes in Penn to pay off her Campaign debt. She is too vulnerable now..the prime example is her now unconditional withdrawl from Iraq within 60 days regardless of what the military leaders say, McCain will have a field day with this, her China bashing is not helping either. If she is elected, this will all go by the wayside when she is handed the actual dossier of what is really going on over there.....she is really backed into a corner here...

I am suprised, I know a few guys in the military, why are not they talking about Russia, the BEAR has awoken from it's hibernation people!! And while we are in serious financial trouble, they have cornered the worlds commodity market and have $2B a day rolling in from $120/barrell oil and $11/gig natural gas...WAKE UP AMERICA

mark   April 28th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

i hear peoplekeppsaying that hillary has experience.i wonder what she has done for the country. she was bill clinton wife,when bill was president. if she has experince why people are still suffering since bill nafta

Angel for Obama   April 28th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Meant to say welcome to the Obama Cap Jeff not David (My mistake)

Obama 08 Enough said

Roland   April 28th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Hillary has lost. The realization is slow to set in . . . just look at all her deluded supporters. The Superdelegates will put Obama over the top before June.

AGL   April 28th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Another idiot, that will not get re-elected!!, What stupidity!, Obama will be the shame of this nation if he gets elected!!

Marshall in Nebraska   April 28th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Just one more name to the growing list.

OBAMA WON THE DEM NOMIATION   April 28th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

THE RACE IS OVER FOLKS.......

Tim   April 28th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

It's sad how stupid and uninformed the general public is. Look at the people who are in politics and know what's going on...they are on board with Obama. The country needs to go in a new direction...do your research Hillary fans. She is a vile human being driven only by her ambition...

Obama

NO hillary 4 me   April 28th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Go Obama !!!!!!!! Bye Billary

Angel for Obama   April 28th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Welcome to the Obama Cap David. Obama brings the chance we can believe and trust in. Thanks for making the right and smart decision.

Obama 08 Enough Said

Venus   April 28th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Again – thank you sir! Did any one watch the Devil – Carville last week on Larry King and how he talked to Bill Richardson?

And people talk about Rev. Wright?

Keep going Hillary! The polls that are coming out every other minute are lying!

How can Hillary beat Mc Cain when she can't beat a rookie?

Tim from Florida   April 28th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Hmm
I thought you were suppose to vote the way your state went ?So if superdelegates break for Clinton in next week or so .We do not want to hear any bull crap from the Obama fans that someone is stealing the election .Because just last week the Oklahoma governor went to Obama as well and both of those states went Clinton !!!So remember fair is fair NEWS MEDIA !!!!

Dave in WI   April 28th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

To all the hate-filled Hillary supporters who are questioning "the will of the voters"....

Obama has won more states, more pledged delegates, and the popular vote.

Hillary agreed at the beginning of the primary season to exclude the results of Michigan and Florida, because they didn't follow the rules set by the DNC. But now she is holding the results from these two states as the reason she should be elected, when Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan.

The will of the American people has been very clear since Iowa.....

OBAMA 08!

Sandra   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Well, Michael, It does not matter if you have heard of this guy! It just goes to show that more superdelegates will be moving towards Obama as they become well INFORMED.

Karen in Cape Cod   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Another in a LONG line of delegates going AGAINST the voters! New Mexico was won by Hillary Clinton!

Raul   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Vamos OBAMA...los hispanos estamos contigo!!!!!!!

libertarian looking in   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Oh my God. If I hear one more comment about Rev. Wright I am going to puke. This has just become an emotional war of attrition for those who want to see the first woman/black man in office. And it seems they will take their party down if their side doesn't get the call. When you let emotions run your world then you do not deserve to be taken seriously. Unfortunately it seems like the Democratic quagmire is full of emotion and very little reasoning. "My candidate won't win so I will vote for a Republican first" That is just unfathomable and I can see why some of my conservative friends call the Democrats the Pity Party of Emotions.........disgusting.

Raq   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Obama will be our next PRESIDENT. Hillary can't win.

David   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Why did the DNC ever think that superdelegate were needed?????

They came up with them to overturn the peoples votes if they needed to. Why are you Dems not upset about that??? No matter who you are backing it comes down to the DNC (your party bosses) set it up where if they want someting that goes against the people it can be changed?

How do you stand for that????

Morten Busk   April 28th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

people with common sense will support Obama.

America won´t get a better chance.

an honest president.

Carol   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

You keep dismissing the fact the a great percentage of Hillary voters will not vote for Obama. The latest spin on this is that these people will either change their mind or they're racist! Bill Clinton is racist. Ed Rendell is racist. Geraldine Ferraro is racist.

The real reason they will not vote for Obama is that he is inexperienced and does not offer answers to questions. Look at the statistics ... I am still hearing that Obama will get the Reagan Demorats when he is not getting them now and he will not get them in November. The worst thing that happened for Obama is that McCain is the Replubican nominee. McCain will get those voters. Obama is not a moderate and nobody can make him one.

Nora, FLORIDA   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

DNC better WAKE UP b/c Hillary cannot and will not win the General election without all voters. Many harp on the Blue Collar this and blue collar that but they are not the only ones in this country that makes up the voter population. Someone better school the bean heads quickly. It would be sad for Dem voters to prove a point if the Super Delegates are blinded and bought with a price by Hell(ary) and Camp Goons!!!

Walter, Chicago, IL   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

That is right! Welcome aboard sir...next stop, the White House!

Obama 08!!!

merle 7   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Thanks senator Bingaman for your much needed support on the Obama train. I must say another wise decision. Let's get this party started!

Obama 08!

Grif   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

You can't buy Vote's...It won't work..Rush to judgement is for fool" s

Jean   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

He is voting the will of the people – maybe not necessarily his state. But think about it folks – if each superdelegate votes how the people vote, we could have a tie (again – who wants that?) The tide needs to turn in a particular direction. When it does I think we will start seeing a landslide toward the winner – which is Obama!

adam   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

When clinton was ahead, there was negativity, and every one was happy with both, but after he pulled ahead of her, she is destroying the party.. do not forget that obama is campaigning against hillary,bill, and Chelsey, yet he is ahead and his campaign financially solid. lets get this over with !

Donovan   April 28th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Super Delegate?,

O'bama can only hope that Indiana goes his way, bottom line...
As he said, it will be decisive. Super Delegates can Change
thier minds...

Luckyj   April 28th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Since HIllary have so much EXPERIENCE, how come she can't shut Obama down.
"OUCH

Typical White Person   April 28th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I really think the super delegates should get off the pot and make their decision. I believe the problem is that many supported HRC before this all began and now they some are changing sides and not being loyal. This is what is really causing the bitterness. There is no loyality in politics.

A New Mexican   April 28th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Hey Judas Richardson,

You obviously don't know anything about New Mexico. Hispanics already make up about 1/2 the population. Bingamen is well liked in New Mexico and this won't effect his electability and Richardson can't run for another term because of term limits but would win hands down if he did. She did win the state but by a very small number of votes. By the way, Hillary is the candidate who says that superdelegates should vote there conscience so you should all be happy since that is what Bingamen did.

A New Mexican

JJ   April 28th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Senator Bingaham,
Thanks for the great endorsement today!!!!

OC - CA - cubanamericanwoman   April 28th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

TO CNN -

Why won't you discuss the California case where Hillary and Bill Clinton are involved as defendants. Case of Peter Paul vs. Clintons, et al. WHY? WHY?

VOTERS NEED TO KNOW!!!!!!

Ruben   April 28th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Vee what popular vote are you talking about? Clinton is behind in the real popular vote...if your suggesting adding votes that Obama and many other people where not on then you are correct. But that isnt the case and you are a tool bag.

Tom in Desoto, Tx   April 28th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

It seems each new superdelegate that declares for a candidate declares for Obama. Seems Rendell was the last superdelegate to cast for Hillary, and that was months ago. It's obvious Obama is and should be the nominee. If the Clinton's split the party and McCain wins in November the Clinton's will be to blame (or credit) and they will be as popular as Dukakis. You remember, he lost in 1988 and hasn't been heard from since. On the other hand, not hearing from the Clinton's again would be a delight.

Juliet   April 28th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Sam
April 28th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Bigaman is BEING-A-MAN, decisive! Hillary or Obama, but please Supers at least decide. Don't let HRC kill the party, she's bent on it if she won't win. I'm for Obama, but I really don't care if a Super decided for HRC, to me the longer they take to decide the more damanged the Democratic party's chances. Do it for the party….

SAM I AGREE WITH YOU MAN. COME ON ALREADY, AND I ALSO AGREE WITH EVERYONE HER WHO BELIEVES THAT CNN IS THE CLINTON NEWS NETWORK. WITH THE HECK......

GCG   April 28th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Hmmm, all of the HRC supporters are claiming that he is a traitor and/or is not following the will of their own voters. Where were they when HRC garnered nearly *ALL* of her superdelegate support before ANY elections actually happened? Why weren't they incensed about the supers not waiting for the vote then? Oh, because it benefited them, then.

As time has gone on, the American people have woken up to an opportunity to be a part of real change, rather than a throwback to the past. That scares some people, and that makes them act irrationally and lashing out against things that seemed perfectly fine in their own world-view back when it benefited them.

Getting tired of this   April 28th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

It is no accident that there is one per day. First, they each need to get attention for their announcements. Second, the Obama campaign is building a feeling of relentless inevitability with what is becoming a constant trickle of super-delegates to the campaign.

In the end, HRC's persistence may be noisier, but Obama's attraction of super-delegates is much more meaningful and consequential with regard to the ultimate outcome of this contest.

Peter   April 28th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Obama is picking up the majority of the supers who endorse. Clintons lead is down from a 100 to around 20. And A LOT of supers has said they will endorse the one who win the most pledged delegates and that will be Obama. He only nead around 130 of the remaining 409 pledged to secure the win. There are around 190 at stake in NC and Indiana, they are tied in most polls in Indiana and he leads with double digits in most NC polls. This means he will probably gain around 100 in may 6th competion. He is also the favorite in Guam (4 delegates), Oregion (52), Montana (16) and South Dakota (15). Hillary is probably the favorite in Puerto Rico (55) and a clear favorite in West Virginia (28) and Kentucky (51). Obama lacks around 290 to secure the nomination with his current supers. This means, if he gains around half the remaining pledged delegates he will need around 85 of the 300 undecided supers, there are around 20 supers who have publicly said that they will support the pledged winner and there are a lot who has promised the same in private. Obama will win this if he comes out of may 6th with a pledged lead in the area he has today (around 150).

aj in sf   April 28th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

suzy – and other clinton supporters – you say that you are "disgusted with super delegates who do not back the will of the people."

please note that if all the supers backed the will of their constituents, the race would be over and your "girl" would have the chance of an even smaller snowball in youknowwhere. obama has won twice as many states as hillary.

MJAMES   April 28th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

To Deb, IN:
I hope what you say is not the case. A TRUE Democrat will campaign for and vote for whoever becomes the nominee. If your candidate does not get the nomination, please don't be immature about it.

candi   April 28th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary is not the better choice because of BILL Clinton. There is two Clinton's agains one Obama. Not fair. I am glad the supers are turning to Obama to keep Bill out of the White Houe. We have more to fear if Hillary wins because of Bill. No Hillary and Bill.

mitch from ark.   April 28th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

another good democrat sees the importance of calling this race to an end.hillary lost this ellection back on super tuesday.democrats unite!

Freddy   April 28th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I just want to know why is it that the SD are backing someone with no experience? At this time in our country I want someone who knows what's going on and is in touch with the real America and not someone who talks a good game but has no substance. Obama is a jr.senator with no voting record and nothing that I've heard has any meat to it. He talks, that's all.

I will vote for Clinton or McCain 'cause I want real leadership, not talk. I hope that come November that people will vote for the canidate that isn't afraid to come under fire and walk away without a scratch.

carl from Houston   April 28th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

LET'S DO THIS YA'LL

Lilia from MD   April 28th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I agree the Superdalegates should jump in and stop the blooding. HILLARY WANTS BLOOD NOT UNITY.

Suzan   April 28th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Americans proved that they are ready for a balck president in the white house; blacks however, proved that they are not ready for the white house.
Just look how Obama and his ex-pastor badgering each other. Doesn't it remind you of the most recent African countries on the news?!!!

The First Born   April 28th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Change happens from bottom to the top – Obama.

Yes, not everyone will realize the savior when he comes but we shouldn't stop propagating the good news of the political savior we have already. Thank you the Senator. You've got a job to do. Lets continue persuading them to join in the train. They need no ticket. All they need is faith.

Obama is the MAN.

Frank   April 28th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Why doesn't CNN update the count shown on their main Politics page? That still shows Obama's Super Delegates at 236, it should be 241. He's been picking up Super Delegates every day and they don't change the number. Did Mrs. Clinton tell CNN not to show where the real trend is?

Phil From VA   April 28th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Now Bill, you know you want to join too.

whyputaname   April 28th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

{ to me the longer they take to decide the more damanged the Democratic party's chances. Do it for the party….}

Will you lick the party's butts while you are at it!

gerald strother   April 28th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

It isn't surprising to me the ability that the media has to twist and spin things that are said. They pick that one quote out of thousands, in the middle of a speech or story, and run with it. Maybe if the media spent more time trying to do good by people and show the good in people instead of trying to make examples out of people, who aren't doing anything but practicing their right to free speech, then they would be better at doing their job and doing it properly. less .THIS IS WHY(superdelegate vote for Barack Obama).THE WILL ON THE PEOPLE CANNOT OVER TURN NOT IN THE USA DO THE MATH ALL OVER FOR HER

American Girl   April 28th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Xavier from St. Louis –
Did you attend the Univ. of Tenn between 1986 and 1991? If so where you apart of MESP Group 14. If so let me know.

Sherri   April 28th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Thank you Senator Bingaman.

HillarywillGoHell   April 28th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I wish all superdelegates come forward and end this primaries we need to tackle John Mccain. America can not afford 3rd term of Bush God help us.

Carolyn   April 28th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

When the phone doesn't ring at three am. you will know it's the Super Delegates calling. It's been almost a week since PA and they are still coming out for Obama.

janice   April 28th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Oh you foolish, foolish politicians and Super Delegates. Obama will never beat McCain. He has too much baggage that has not been outed yet. He is not ready yet, give him more time. He is not winning the states with the Electoral Votes and that is what gets Presidents elected.

Reid   April 28th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Wow a superdelegate votes his conscience and look at all the mathmatically challenged hypocrite Clinton supporters whining about "how he didn't vote like his state did." Are you so utterly deluded that you have forgotten that the only way Hillary can win is if a majority of those superdelegates left do exactly that. THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT DELEGATES! The profit driven media would like you to forget that Obama has already "closed the deal" and the superdelegates are not as idiotic as the Hillary supporters would like them to be. This is just a dog and pony show that is serving Hillary's ego to the detriment of the party.

southerndem   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Funny how Clintonites say that she can still win because the super delegates can vote their conscience, but when a super delegate goes to the Obama camp they scream and whine about following the rules. Sorry, you can't have it both ways.

Tim from Ohio   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Obama is a disgrace to democrats everywhere. Anyone who supports him is a fool. Plain and simple!!!

Gobama   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

All aboard the Obamatrain Toooo!!!! Tooooo!!!

60 years old White Lady   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

The will of the people is : Obama... He is leading, More state, more delegates, more popular vote..

Obama Kool-Aid Drinker   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

The Kool-Aid taste great! Everyone let's take a sip!

DW   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Notice, readers, that the newest posts go under the post that CNN uses to create the most flak! By reporting the "latest poll", until tomorrow's next poll, they purposely feed the media fire gods and slant the race whichever way they want it to go!
Thank goodness there are super delegates out there who are smart enough and voting with their hearts to support the candidate of change that doesn't rely on lies "under sniper fire" to prop up their negative campaign!

Go Obama!

Yes we can!   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

and who says Obama is having trouble getting the "white male vote"....these senators, congressmen, governors and mayors backing Obama is speaking for everyone!.....we have to put race aside and see that this country is hurting, in peril and no longer has the great respect we once had in this world....clearly Obama is uniting people of all race, ethnic backgrounds, economic status, it doesn't matter....both hillary and mccain should drop out and Obama should have Huckabee as the VP.....talk about uniting republicans and democrats.....Obamican for life!

mary   April 28th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This senator doesn't represent the will of the people in New Mexico. No wonder things don't get done with politians, they never follow what the people in their district or state wants!!

J.R.   April 28th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

This guy gets it.

mark   April 28th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

hillary is a big selfish liar.she wants everything togoonher favor and she thinks that the white is for her only. jhon mccain is better than you and obama is better than mccain. therefore, you are a female, stay home and cook for bill. you can't control this world. you can't make story

understand   April 28th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

A Blackout of the vote is the AA threat to give Obama the nomination- that is 12 % of US population.

Women and latinos and everyone else= 88% of the population. And many of us do not like this fixed for Obama primary.

Sharon Minnesota   April 28th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Richardson has probably put the screws to this guy, that's why he defected from the voters choice in his state.

Why are we seeing so much propaganda for Obama on CNN for the last two days? Rev. Wright has been on the airwaves it feels like forever. Then it's Richardson on Wolf's show preaching anything he wants with no real honest questions asked.

Let's hear more about Clinton's role in this primary. Bring on someone who will give her a propaganda boost.

Not Fair CNN!!!

Pam   April 28th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Linda Smith...I think you are the one who's foolish.

Pat   April 28th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Smart Man! I

Watch out Obama, The Clintons are going to get more cut-throat.

Here is one to ask Hillary. How will she handle it if she were to become President and the 3:00 am phone call is to tell her, her husband is being unfaithful again. Would she still be able to focus on her job?
I don't wish this upon anyone, but lets face it, it is a possibility.

Personally, I don't even watch her on TV. I can't stand to listen to her Only the states she wins or thinks she will win are important.

No more Debates Obama – Let her debate with herself

Go Obama !!!

Katy from Ohio   April 28th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I can't stand this any longer. This primary is driving me crazy! I check CNN/Yahoo News/Politico/RealClearPolitics ten times a day, hoping that Barack will get another superdelegate to ease my mind. When will all this crazy business stop? I am a 60 year old woman who detests Clinton. She should be ashamed of the way she's run this campaign.
I resent that CNN always has Clinton's photo in the headline. I take that to mean that CNN is backing her...hoping to extend the madness just for headline news. Please, superdelegates, come forward and end the madness. Thanks Bigaman! We love you out here in Ohio!

OBAMA SUPPORTER   April 28th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Venus   April 28th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

YES!

Go Obama!

This is that slow march that I knew would come!

Thank you sir very much and welcome aboard our Obama Train!

We are on our way to CHANGE!

Hillary – stay in the race – it gives me pleasure to see what a rookie can do with the Clintons! 80% of the Democrate Party is against you and we are seeing for the first time the Clintons true colors!

John Edwards is next!

To Hillary supporters – you should stay off the blogs and send Hillary some money! She is BROKE! Over 70 donors stop giving Hillary money last month and gave to Obama!

We are on our way!

Mr. President Obama! Wow! I love the sound!

valtx   April 28th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Now, this is news worthy CNN. Keep 'em coming !! Superdelegates are starting to wake up.

Starr Dittmann WA   April 28th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

This is what one of you stated. So.. Deb you are willing to go republican and go to war in Iraq another 100 years while turning into a 3rd world country and china owning us? Case is not closed lady unless there are more ignorant voters like you turning to McCain because a liar doesn't win!

Deb, IN April 28th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Doesn't matter Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama……CASE CLOSED!!!

independent capitalist   April 28th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

how amazing that a green/new senator could be so ahead of
a former 1st lay/2 term senator w/a former 2 term president and a machine of aged/seasoned politicians.

yes, the tide has turned

ahead in delegates
ahead in states/contests won
ahead in votes w/florida
ahead in financing
only behind 22 supers with 9 events to go.
and doing a great job managing it all !

Senator obama, I am an independent capitalist, and I'm impressed.
Good work Sir.
See you in january 09

liked this   April 28th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Barb Canada April 28th, 2008 10:21 am ET

If all you Obama supporters are so much in favor of RULES ie Michigan and Florida, then don't be so quick to say the Superdelegates can't put Hillary in the White House….Rules are Rules right? The Rules say they can overturn his votes!

Oren Ovadia, California   April 28th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Have my , the Democratic Party have lost their mind???? Don't they realize that Mccain will win, if run against Obama??? They will also lose the majority in the House and Senate. I guess it's a lesson they will have to learn.

Hillary 2008!!!!

MC, Maryland   April 28th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Drip, drip, drip.......I'll take it.

Thanks Bingaman

AZM   April 28th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I seem to recall the Obama backers getting very angry at the idea of supers voting for Hillary in a state that Obama won... however, Hillary won this state and the Supers didn't fall in line... so remember that later!

Oh the Hypocracy of this party is astounding...

Judas Richardson   April 28th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

If Obama gets the nomination, expect to see New Mexico fall into the Republican column this November. I suspect NM voters will use Nov. as a backlash tool against Richardson and Bingaman. The voters are the ones with the loudest voice and it wll be heard clearly against Obama, Richardson and Bingaman when NM goes to McCain in the GE.

TerrenceW from NC   April 28th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I voted yesterday in NC early voting. Man, you ought to see how many people were there to vote. I did not see one person representing Clinton. NC is such a smart state. Proud to be in Carolina. Let's do this thing.

OBAMA 08

Sante   April 28th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

People , will decide , still is possible!!
Not a Washington insiders, that Obama supposed to be ageists to!!

Such a irony!

Go Hillary!

Catleya   April 28th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Huge! Huge Mistake!

Chris, Middletown, CT   April 28th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I just read the poll that showed Hillary ahead....did everyone forget? During this campaign...she was under sniper fire...supported illegal aliens drivers licenses....supported a healthcare plan that covers those same illegals....supported the Childrens Health Plan by tacking in a million dollars for a Woodstock musuem....had great "experience" over the person she is running against....but the papers released from the Clinton Library show she was not involved in one cabinet meeting.....(akin to the cafeteria worker in a hospital stating that they can perform surgery because they hung around doctors) – what a group of dopes...if not Obama....McCain will win....Republicans..Independents..and literate Democrats will never support such a blahent liar...

Dave   April 28th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Smart man! Welcome to the winning team.

Eli   April 28th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I love this because it frees all the other SUPERS to vote how they want to and not along the so called will of the people that many say should be the way to go. These other 300 need to come on out because HILLARY will WIN.

HILLARY08

KIRBY   April 28th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

OBAMA IS OUR HOPE
THANK YOU SIR FOR BEEING WITH US AND WELCOME!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!

KIRBY

TerrenceW from NC   April 28th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Uh-Oh, here comes the Hillary-bots ready to tear him a new one. You guys are so funny. These POLICTIANS have more info to pull from than we do, and they are swinging to OBAMA. This should tell you something.

OBAMA 08

60 years old White Lady   April 28th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Let to the Math: since Super Tuesday how many pledges and super delegates did Hillary win? how many Obama got ?... The more we learn about Obama, the more we know him the more he does better the more he is getting more backers...
HE IS THE ONLY ONE WE NEED... let's get together and support him for this fall... The earliest Hillary drop out the better chance we have to win in November... Mathematically, it's impossible for Hillary to catch up...

Super-Deli   April 28th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

We think there'll be a Super-Surge in Super-Delegates in Obama's favor. Hellary lost favor with her sniper comments and below-the-belt attacks. She traded "the common touch" for self gain. She wants Obama to debate ONLY to deter his NC and Indiana campaigning – and to have more acid to throw. Another Clinton in the Whitehouse? No, no, no.

OMG   April 28th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Clearly in a difficult position, I think the superdelegates are really trying to sort out the issues and the question of who is the best to lead the country. Jeff B. is no fool, but a thoughtful responsible civil servant.

I firmly believe that the supers are seeing Hillary's shrewd campaign tactics and bullying as unattractive and self-destructive as many of us do.

Hillary is an extremely smart, shrewd and calculating person willing to go to any distance to win her point and her power base......but NOT the wise, thoughtful, intelligent and charismatic leader that we desperately need to repair our image abroad, and bring all the factions within our country together to find solutions to our economic and social problems. Obama is clearly the best choice!

Maria   April 28th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

That's fantastic. Congratulations, Sen. Bingaman, for being able to see through the eternal spin of the Clinton crowd and choose the right man.

An Agnostic Democrat   April 28th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

They are all reading the important polls showing that her negatives keep going higher and higher no matter what she or her slimey, sleazy surrogates say or do.

Pragmatist, SoCal   April 28th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Its not rocket science...its all logical and anyone can see it: The superdelegates ARE going to decide the nominee, whether we like it or not. Whoever has the most superdelegates and the most add-on delegates – gets the nomination. Whoever's moving garnering NEW voters benefits the party's short term and long terms goals.

I must admit though the party is in between a rock and a hard place; if Billary wins the nomination at the cost of disparaging Obama's person – there will be significant AA backlash, a demographic they KNOW they need, and thus the party looses the GE. If Obama cannot get the older voters and blue collar voters, they lose again. If Billary is seen to have saobotaged Obama for self interest she can also count out 2012...they wont forget.

Thats what you get for prolonging this process. Cant blame the GOP for that. Might want to put brain in gear before sensationalism next time

saren   April 28th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

If Obama is the Dem nominee , MCain will be elected President.

Obama needs to tell the good rev to take a LOOOOOOOONG vacation!!!

Monte Brown   April 28th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

How much did they pay him?

JP SW   April 28th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

A wasted effort to keep Obama's failing run alive. Does anyone really think the DNC is going to take a chance on losing the November election? If Obama is the choice, the democrats will lose. Too many of us had decided, long before Wright's reappearance, that we would never vote for Obama and the "kind of change" he wants. Don't bet that it's all talk. It most certainly is not.

Go Hillary ...you're a winner!

Ed from VA   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

All aboard! Hopefully the majority of the remaining Supers will follow suit, sooner rather than later. We need for Obama to secure the nomination so that the party can come together ASAP and send the Repubs packing in November!

OBAMA '08 !!!!

America for Obama   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Yeah, he lost NM 49.8% to 50.2%, that's barley a win for Billary, on top of that, Obama had more delegates there than Billary.
Wise choice Sir !
Obama 08/12

Bernard   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If Hillary's effort is to gain the SD attention Then there is something surely lacking. Seriously This is the REAL NEWS.
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She is behind in everttyhig except support by the news media.

If the pop. vote, the elected delegates, the number of states won, are not important then look at the trend of the shifting of super delegates to Obama.

This is OBVIOUS...but invisible to the produxers of the news media. Jeremiah wright who has nothing to do with Obama is more important.

Deb   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I realize Obama does not have as much experience but I believe in him and what he can do for us as a country. I believe he would be the best choice to serve as our President.

The Dude   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Despite today's Clinton Craze, it looks like more people have come to their senses.

Common Sense '08!

Mary56   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I think this was a smart move. As for those who keep saying Obama has a "SHADY PAST" who has a more shady past than the Clintons?

Jim, Indiana   April 28th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Superdelegates should support the strongest candidate for the Dems when planning to win the White House in November. Like Richardson this guy was probably offered something in return. VP, Sec. of State or another irresistable position in Washington.

Beca   April 28th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

so

Sam   April 28th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Bigaman is BEING-A-MAN, decisive! Hillary or Obama, but please Supers at least decide. Don't let HRC kill the party, she's bent on it if she won't win. I'm for Obama, but I really don't care if a Super decided for HRC, to me the longer they take to decide the more damanged the Democratic party's chances. Do it for the party....

Johhny C.   April 28th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

What on earth makes anybody think Obama is going to rise above partisanship??

Everything he does is lock-step with the democrat party leaders.

When has he supported a republican bill or reached across the aisle?

This clown is going to put Bill Clinton to shame as he panders to the pollsters.

Michael Templer   April 28th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I consider myself politically well informed

I have never heard of this guy and he is been in the senate for 26 years

well no one should comment till they have the same number of Super delegates

then that will mean the actually elections will decide this deal

Judas Richardson   April 28th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

What are these NM politicians smoking that causes them to ignore the will of their own state's voters?? Do Richardson and Bingaman think they know better and speak louder than the people that put them into office in the first place?? When it's time for re-election, they can forget about the non-existant black base coming to support them. NM isn't like Georgia or Alabama. There's a growing Hispanic base out there in NM.

obama lover   April 28th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

thenk you sir
welcome aboard the obama express. we are almost home

RYAN IN TEXAS   April 28th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Smart move...let see how someone with more pledged delegates, more popular votes and more states will drop-out...Americans 're watching....Howard Dean is a disgrace................

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   April 28th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Welcome aboard a winning campaign!

jAYjAY   April 28th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

there are more postings on Rev. Wright here than all the candidates.

Why don'e you open a Rev page on CNN. and give all controvercial pastors equal time. Stop descriminating against other pastors they have views too.

Marjon   April 28th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Over the las two months Obama picked up over 70 superdelegates!
Hillary has only picked up two! Now address that C(linton)N(ews)N(etwork)!

We hear all about that stupid pastor, but hear very little about Barack campaigning!
Since when do people do what pastors say! Is Jeremiah Wright running for president now?? Have I missed it??

WE DON NOT WANT TO HEAR ABOUT NO EGO TRIPPING PASTOR!!

Think about it   April 28th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

hey Hillary...would this be more of the "turning tide" you were telling us about? LOL

Odie King   April 28th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

At the beginning of this primary, Billl and Hiliary Clinton was my idol and Hiliary Clinton was my choice. But since all of the "mud slinging" has occurred, I have lost a lot of respect for her. Now I am an Obama supporter and I think win at all cost is not being truthful to us as voters.

A. Harrison   April 28th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

These superdelegates are dumber than a box of rocks. They are not using sound judgement to make these decisions rather they are using the good old Politics the one they support is said to be against.

Hypocracy is so easy to see, but hard to believe.

Terrence W from NC   April 28th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Uh-Oh, here comes the Hillary-bots ready to tear him a new one. You guys are so funny. These POLICTIANS have more info to pull from than we do, and they are swinging to OBAMA. This should tell you something.

OBAMA 08

Mary   April 28th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

There is NO WAY that Liar Hillary can win in November. She's the most untrustworthy person in politics Ever !

Hillary is unelectable !

Adam   April 28th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I have no issue with people supporting Obama but if your going to do it don't do it because you think he has a better chance of bringing the parties together. Look at the records, both Clinton and McCain have done far, far more work with the opposing party than Obama.

HAHAHA   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Thank you for being realistic.
It's about time..... Time to go Hillary- Buh Bye.

Mike   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

The fat lady in the pant-suit is starting to sing.

Muaiao   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Those in the know are beginning to rally around Obama. What was once a sizeable lead (over 100) in SDs for Clinton has now been whittled down to under 20. Many SDs have changed their minds from Clinton to Obama (none have changed in the other direction). The rest are choosing Obama over Clinton despite her last name, her past president husband, a supposedly huge political base and machine, her purported experience, her inevitability, her many more years in the spotlight and in the U.S. Senate. Why is that?

Perhaps it is that those who know her much better than the average citizen see her as inferior, less capabable, and more untrustworthy than Obama. That is the only deduction a reasonable person can make.

Jim Davis   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

You suck CNN...One super delegate after another flocks to Obama, not to mention he leads in every stat against Hillery yet all you do is report Obama's demise and Hillerys great momentum. Why don't you just endorse the liar.....

Brian   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

NEWS ITEM

Im addition to the SupreDelegate announcement,

John Edwards was not eligible in the 4th Congressional District in IOWA, and as a result Barack Obama gained one national convention delegate at Saturday's congressional district conventions.

Chief lagosboy, NJ   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Yes!, another great endorsement from another great American. Sir, I thank you and the American public thanks you! Sir, you are truly a great American! This prolonged race is devastating to the party and tearing the party apart.
Poll shows Clinton has better shot of beating McCain: What rubbish!CNN, Please no more fake polls, no more lies just facts you guys are beginning to sound like FOX News.

Our President Obama 08' & 12'

Starr Dittmann WA   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Come on Hillary supporters does it take you this long to realize you have an instant fabricator, a republican under disguise, a scorned woman who hates being behind a man under a skirt and who has 100 million dollars that could easily be helping the poor citizens she states she can only help by becoming president? What will it take for Clinton supporters to attract more brains? It can't be BIll or Chelsea Clinton!!
It takes a man with good judgment and with endurance to win without targeting his fellow runner. OBAMA for PRESIDENT! Hillary needs to step down and realize that she has not made women look good the way she has been creating negative campaigning. She only helps us women look more and more unable to do the job... when we are under emotional distress! God help her! Hillary donate 99 milliion and 900 thousand dollars to the poor and keep 100 thousand dollars for yourself ... for good measures.. then I will consider voting for you! Otherwise step down! Be poor like all of us because lady, you have NOT WORKED any harder than me!! or anyone else!!

MB   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Why do you HRC supporters always resort to name calling when things are not going your way...idiot, judas, as....h and on an on???

stephanberk2002   April 28th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

YEAH, Obama 08'

rev owen   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I believe the super delegates should say who they are voting at this time to resolve this delegate issue .I wish you all would stop applying what Rev Wright comments to Sen Obama this has become rediculous.
Rev Owen ,Brooklyn NY

Thinking   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This should be no surprise to anyone.

Jeff Radun   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Mr Wright will sink Obama how can this man give his support to Obama. He is crazy and if I see another pro Obama supporter on line after this Mr Wright issue they must be on drugs like Obama was years ago.
Sorry for bringing that up I forgot if we bring anything up about Mr Obama like his cocain use it is not allowed or relivent according to Obama nation
Same with the Wright issuem, Rezko Issue, Michelle Obama issue, Ayres Issue
I appologize

Marjon   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

A few days ago Obama had a 9 point lead 51-42 over McCAin. I did not hear CNN about this at all. Now that Clinton has a lead all of a sudden she has a point??

CNN, Hillary is loosing! She can NEVER catch up with Obama in pleged delegates!

AZM   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This should make the Republicans and John McCain very happy...

Lee WV   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

LETS SEE HOW LONG SINCE HILLARY PICKED UP ONE.cHILDREN HAVE BEEN BORN AND NOW WALKING.

Peter   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

First Richardson now Bingaman both of New Mexico. HILLARY WON
NEW MEXICO what about the will of the people?
HILLARY 08

Dale Wise   April 28th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Another superdelegate doing the right thing and the smart thing. Good to see the flood of knowledgable democratic leaders continuing to throw their support behind the best candidate for the job – Obama.

Lilly   April 28th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

YAY

Obama '08

Deb, IN   April 28th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Doesn't matter Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama......CASE CLOSED!!!

Interesting   April 28th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I guess this comes from Judas Iscariot (aka Gov. Bill Richardson).

Hey, Obama how are you doing today. I know not good especially after having the world see Rev. Wright give what you had been listening too for 20 years as a member of his church.

White delegates are going to revolt on you to save their own political careers. Just ask NC and MS democrats.

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA   April 28th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

We LOVE YOU mr. Sen. Jeff Bingaman

IM tired of all this madness.

OBAMA 08

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   April 28th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

This makes you wonder how big of a lead Obama would have if the super delegates had not jumped on Hillary's bandwagon so early in the campaign. I think that a lot of them are reluctant to go back on their early commitment at this time , especially given how vocal Hillary and her supporters have been over the different defectors her campaign has seen.

Still waiting to see the first Obama supporter leave his campaign for hers!!! I think that is as telling as the number of hillary supporters leaving her camp!!!

Barack the Vote in RI   April 28th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Yay!!!! One more for the winning team!!!

Hill-billy and her "flatbed truck" can go somewhere and waste more time debating herself.

The superdelegates have had enough as well.

08BAMA

Shirley   April 28th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

The way Hillary downsize Obama, how in the world would she be better suited to represent the democratic party. If she cut down her own democratic brother just think what she would do to the rest of us Americans if we cried on her shoulder. So, if Mrs. (Hell)ary is our parties nominee my daughter and I would not think about voting for an evil broad like that. I may as well vote for John McCain!

sb   April 28th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama's former pastor said Blacks' Brains are different from Whites' Brains. This is racist and crazy.

He also said that Black children hop on desk– this is so outrageous.

He make it sound like black children are frogs who can't control themselves in school.

Also how can you take out of context when Rev Wright said the government invented HIV to kill off people of color? -this is racist.

Rev Wright also said Michelle would be the first black woman to sleep in the White House legally?

Also he mocked how White people act in church and JFK.

He said all of this public. I hate to see what he is saying in private.

Obama pastor have set race relation back 20 years-

Even black people are offended.

marie   April 28th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Just another propaganda to sway the voters to lier Hillary. Can
believe the media falls for this. CNN keep pushing lier Hillary and keep adding those ugly Republicans to your channel. The poll shows that your channel is no longer number one. Why? because you guys suck.

Blube Dog Dem   April 28th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Didn't Obama lose New Mexico? Hasn't the Obama campaign indicated that the supers should follow the vote their respective states?

Ben   April 28th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Yet another Super that knows how to add. The race is really over, sorry Hillary but not this time. I guess all the name calling didn't beat down Obama enough for her to win.

Theresa   April 28th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

All the Hillary supportors freak out when someone backs Barack. Why is that? Kool-aid? Come on now! These are people who see the best direction for this country.

Too many women look at it as they want to see a woman in the White House before they die.

BL-NYC   April 28th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

News Flash Sen. Bingaman... Your State did not vote for Obama! Big slap in the face to the people who put you in office for five terms...
You seem to be a good man but going against your people is not cool...

P.S. Obama will lead the Nation in a new direction but the lack of experience will make it the wrong way!

kingsley   April 28th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

the clintond puppies who has not yet commited need to come out of the closet for the sake of the country. enough of personal political interest. if gov. richardson can come out of the shell anyone should be able to do so.

kingsley, ct

Blake   April 28th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Move this to the top CNN. How is a poll more significant than a Super Delegates decision?

Obama will win landslide in NC   April 28th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Clintonites, need we remind you that this is the DEMOCRATIC primary and not the general election? GET with the program already! THIS IS ABOUT THE PARTY NOT YOU OR YOUR CANDIDATE!

GREGG LA   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

THIS IS THE TIME THAT WE ALL NEED TO REALISTIC.
WE NEED TO BE ONE & PICK WHO CAN REALLY BEAT
JOHN MC CAIN, THIS RACE IS NOT ABOUT PAPULARITY
IS ABOUT DEMOCRAT TAKING OVER THIS TIME

duane   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

One more vote towards a McCain victory in November.

Fredd of LA   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Another traitor just like Bill Richardson! Obama will loose this nomination, he has shady pasts that will haunt him. Not good for someone leading this nation! He is another politician, he resorts to dirty tactics too, so, all of you saying, politics of change & hope, you are all blinded!

Be ready since people are switching sides & don't be surprised if HILLARY will win this nomination, she is more electable, and recent survey that she can beat McCain big time!

Hillary 08   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

You chose a Loser!
He cannot win, Sorry!!!
Be wise and change your vote. Sir.

Hillary 2008

James   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

A Hillary nomination would not be groundbreaking. There would be no history in it. It would be the same thing, a white person and another white person on the ticket.

billabong   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Obama's campaign march of change is bull, MI & Fl changed where were you ? You went with the chosen few in the DNC instead of the people.Sounds like old Washington to me!!!!!

proud army and navy mom   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Thank you senator, you are a wise man indeed.

listen up   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I repeat from barb:
Barb Canada April 28th, 2008 10:21 am ET

If all you Obama supporters are so much in favor of RULES ie Michigan and Florida, then don't be so quick to say the Superdelegates can't put Hillary in the White House….Rules are Rules right? The Rules say they can overturn his votes!

For real   April 28th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

It's only a matter of time till Bill Clinton endorses Obama with his Superdel vote.

susan   April 28th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Thanks

Obama 08

Susan MO   April 28th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Bingaman...............why?

He is the least experienced.

He insulted the people of Pennsylvania.

He is 'too closely' tied to the racial Wright.

He refuses another debate.......and really why?

Umm........Bingaman.....why??

liked this   April 28th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Uncle Sam April 28th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Many have grown weary of the hypocrisy of Sen. Obama and his supporters. Although having pledged to conduct a respectful campaign, they have instead engaged in a steady barrage of negative attacks. The change we can believe in does not lie in a presidential candidate, regardless of how charismatic he may be, but rather begins with each one of us.

Buddy   April 28th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

HE's for MCCain look at the map.

Indiana Voter   April 28th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Change doesn't come easy but it is going to come. I'm amazed at the number of people in Indiana that I talk with who are sick of the current political system and want change. This endorsement shows that the superdelegates are smart individuals who are not going to be swayed by the media. I'm really disappointed in how the media has been unfair to both candidates and have missed their opportunity to be part of a special change opportunity in this country!

kirby   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

THANK YOU, SIR
OBAMA HAS TO WIN, WE NEED THIS VICTORY

OBAMAO8!!
KIRBY
TAMPA, FL

Cynthia   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Congratulations Senator Obama – one more down – how many to go.

LD   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

why does hillary still stay in this race? for division or what ?

Marc   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I actually have met Sen. Bingaman, my one brush with fame. I'm a Hillary supporter, but he's a nice guy so hopefully there won't be too much trash talk here.

KIKI   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Welcome Sir, to the losing bandwagon – the Obama Express – he'll be pounded by McCain come election time. You Obama worshippers are silly – McCain will win. I'm Democratic but also realistic. Tell Michelle Obama to get her underbite fixed too, they have enough money.

Ohio Citizen   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

CNN puts an entirely different kind of spin on the poll when it shows Clinton leading. This bias seems to have no effect on Superdelegates. Obama wins.

Jennifer   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Keep them coming. I wish the majority of superdelegates will be men and women and make a stand sooner than later. But this is a good start. No more Clinton nuttiness. And we'll see if CNN post this one this time.

mama4obama   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Yup...another one with vision for a brighter tomorrow. Welcome to the movement.

Obama 08

gobsmacked   April 28th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Thank God. Keep 'em coming.

kim in portland, oregon   April 28th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

thank you, senator bingaman; good choice!

as for the other post about clinton beating mccain, there are jsut as many that say obama will beat mccain.

but unlike the clinton supporters, we REAL DEMOCRATS who support obama will get behind her 10000% is she's the nominee. i still have to believe that the people who say hilary or mccain have to be part of that unamerican and anti-troops project chaos cr@p, cuz no democrat is stupid and ignorant on the issues enough to think mccain is better than obama!!!!!!!

MC, Pa   April 28th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

The tide is turning = The surge is working

No more Bush/Clintons to shame americans.

McShame   April 28th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

obama 2008

Mike   April 28th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Thank you Jeff, I am sure the families of the 9/11 victims are proud you are supporting someone who listened to a pastor that blamed the victims for bringing on the attacks themselves.

Amazing after only 7 years from 9/11 we have forgotten the lost 3000 by allowing a candidate like Obama.

jeff   April 28th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

If I lived in New Mexico, I would vote for Senator Bingaman for as long as he runs for political office. He is obviously a wise man.
Fifty year old college educated white Texan for Obama.

Barbara GA   April 28th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Thanks for stepping up to the plate MR. Bingaman. Wise desision let's take this country to a NEW BEGINNING! CHANGE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!

Nando, Florida   April 28th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

HE WAS NOT SWAYED BY THE MEDIA SPIN THAT HILLARY AND MSM IS TRYING TO SELL TO THE UNEDUCATED !!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO CLING TO THERE GUNS AND RELIGION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dexter   April 28th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

298 delegates away from the nomination.

Bye Bye, Hillary.

fred   April 28th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

He must be a supporter of wild eyed Richardson!!!

Funny how New Mexico isn't going with the voters of that state...hummmm.

GO HILLARY!!

Sam   April 28th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carmel   April 28th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Good call!!!! keep the movement going

trellskig   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

hahaha...YES!! And he gets another one.

That's my boy, keep realing them in..lol

Reality Check   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Great. Now we can move on with business as usual. People see the light at the end of the tunnel.

PT   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Guess the Supers aren't listening today to all the faux poll outcomes. What fools the media is. Thinking polls will sway voters.

diana   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

yes, and we want some more, please.
MO

Stacy Clarks   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

LET'S GO OBAMA!!!

I urge all Clinton supporters to unite under the democratic party!!

if you have seen your wages go down, gas prices go up, many of our children killed in a war Bush lied his way into while he jokes away at parties this past weekend when people are dying

THEN PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT, WHICHEVER ONE IS THE NOMINEE

WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF BUSH/MCCAIN!!!

DEMCORATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!

Vee   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

what ...how?

CNN- you have been saying..

Hillary has the momentum after she won PA (though you have been saying that Hillary would PA since March)

Hillary is ahead is polls

Hillary has better chances to win GE

Hillary is ahead in popular votes

Yet

Why are these superdelegates flocking towards Obama?

Are they reading something else? What is GOING ON???

Ralph V.   April 28th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Way to go Sen. Bingaman!!

Jo Ann   April 28th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I thank God for his decision and hope the other superdelegates get the hint so we can move the party forward. There is no mathetical way
Hilliary can win but she can continue to destroy the party. Superdelegates do whats good for the Democrates because I can promise you that if you decide to take it away from Obama america has not seen anything yet.

Nancy   April 28th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Smart man Jeff, and thank you, thank you, thank you. We will WIN!!

O8AMA

rjudy   April 28th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Hmm, another idiot going AGAINST the wishes of the voters in his state. When (Obama) loses, the idiot is going to have a hard time getting re-elected. Maybe he can ask Obama how he can become a "community organizer" (i.e. unemloyed).

no longer supporting clinton   April 28th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Welcome aboard, there will be others joining you.

Harvey in Va   April 28th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Guess Bill gave Jeff some of the Kool Aid

sweetinspiration   April 28th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Go Obama!

Ron L   April 28th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

And another Superdelegate is looking to the Future instead of living in the Past!!!

Cammi317   April 28th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Tick, tick, tick.......

Brian   April 28th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Add another SuperDelegate. That is his 5th in 7 Days since the PA Primary.

In 1 week, he has already erased 1/2 of the delegates Clinton gained in PA.

THE TIDE IS TURNING : )

Obama 08

Sharon Minnesota   April 28th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

One more mistake. That will all change in August.

Ken @ Charlotte   April 28th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

While this is news it's no surprise.

mcWar   April 28th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

==slowly , but surely, more people are going to joint in.

obama 2008

Brian   April 28th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Add another SuperDelegate. That is his 5th in 7 Days since the PA Primary.

In 1 week, he has already erased 1/2 of the delegates Clinton gained in PA.

Obama 08

Starr Dittmann WA   April 28th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

There you go! Another good decision! Smart move!

Adam in INdy   April 28th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Fool.

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